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HAPPY DAYS: Making the most of the Labour Day long weekend, visiting Baileys of Glenrowan winery on Monday were (from left) Ellen Crocker, Tom Crocker, Patricia Bradshaw, Ryan Garrett, John Bradshaw and Kerry Garrett from Benalla. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
Labour of love THE Labour Day long weekend provided many local businesses with a much needed fillip, as visitation and booking numbers flourished across the Rural City of Wangaratta. A jam-packed events calendar attracted several thousands to the rural city, attending events including the Pride Fair Day, the All GM Day and the Harness Cup.
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Mayor Dean Rees said weekend events in the rural city and surrounding region, including the Towong Cup and the Mitta Muster, provided an extra boost of visitation.
“All those people have to drive through Wangaratta or stop in Wangaratta on the Friday, go to these events on the Saturday and the Sunday, so having these events in the North East and the high country is just a great thing to boost visitation in Wangaratta itself,” he said. “We think we have the best climate in the whole of
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Australia up here, and I think that was proven over the weekend events, and even though we had a storm come through on Sunday evening, it was just a great weekend to get out and about.” Brand manager of Pizzini Wines and the Mountain View Hotel, Natalie Pizzini, said there was also plenty of traffic flow coming in and out of the King Valley over
the long weekend. “It was fantastic, the vibe was really lovely, very similar to last year but we found over both venues people were spending more on wine,” she said. “It’s great, because the region is attracting people who want to come up and try those more interesting, more expensive wines.” Ms Pizzini said the
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the hotel, which have found the increase in overseas travel over the last few months and worker shortages throughout the King Valley impact their visitation. “Hopefully this is the entrée into Easter; because since Christmas we have seen visitation nowhere near what it was this time last year,” she said. ■ Continued page 3
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ORGANISERS were again stunned by the enormous support for harness racing from the Wangaratta community on Sunday night. At least 3200 people turned up to the Wangaratta Stock Foods and Farm Supplies Pacing Cup at Avian Park, following last year's bumper event when almost 5000 watched the trots. Last year was the first time a harness racing meet was held in Wangaratta since 2007 when all local meets were transferred to Shepparton. The Wangaratta Harness Racing Club (WHRC) still hosts just one event per year at Avian Park, but may push for more after the success of the weekend's event. Club secretary, Bernadette
WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host lunch at the Old Town and Country Tavern today from 12 noon. The club will also host indoor carpet bowls from 12 noon tomorrow (Thursday), cards (euchre) from 1.30pm on Friday, indoor carpet bowls on Monday from 12 noon, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday from 1.30pm, all at its clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street, or in St Patrick’s supper room. Golden Oldies bowls competition will be held on Friday from 9.30am at the clubrooms. A NEW croquet club has started at the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club in Merriwa Park. The group plays on Sunday mornings, and Wednesday and Thursday twilight, equipment supplied. For more information, contact Anne on 0490 173 169. COME and play mahjong at the Wangaratta RSL on Thursdays from 11am. Beginners welcome. Contact Jan on 0429 166 016. WANGARATTA Cake Decorators meet every third Saturday of the month at the Baptist Church in Sisely Avenue from 12.30pm. The next meeting is on Saturday, March 18, when Leanne
Costantino, said all involved in the cup were thrilled at its success. “We couldn’t have asked for anything better,” she said. “The fireworks went off with a bang, even though we had to wait around for a bit because there was a protest in the cup, which meant the horses were still on the track for a while.” As for the future, the WHRC is happy to keep one event, but will push for a second annual event when it meets with Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) bosses for a debrief. But the local club has no plans to push for all of its meets to be transferred back from Shepparton. Ms Costantino said one or two events per year would keep local interest, but having six or seven FAMILY FUN: Friends Desi Douch and Rohan Sorrensen with kids would see crowd numbers drop. Will and Macy Douch and Ethan Sorrensen.
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rehearses on Mondays from 6.45pm to 9pm at the Avian Park Raceway Band Room in Newman Street. New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448.
Wood (state president) will demonstrate how to mould little farm animals. All welcome, cost for the day is $15. Phone Jeanie on 0439 087 630 for more information.
GLENROWAN Indoor Carpet Bowls is held at Glenrowan Recreation Reserve Hall each Wednesday - arrive 12.45pm for 1pm start. The competition runs until 3.30pm-4pm, and is followed by afternoon tea. For details, phone Frank on 0409 662 462.
SATURDAY Quilters meet on the first Saturday of the month for a relaxed day of sit, sew and chat, from 10am to 3pm at the Wangaratta Small Bore Rifle Club, off the river end of College Street. Existing and new members are most welcome to attend. Contact Colleen on 0427 221 138. WANGARATTA Keenagers Table Tennis Club has resumed playing for 2023. Play begins at 7.30am in the summer, and 8am in the winter. The group plays on Mondays and Thursdays at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. New players welcome. Morning tea provided - please bring your own cup. For more information, contact Trevor Wolfel on 0476 891 596. WANGARATTA Concert Band
WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group meets each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral. All welcome - for further information, call Keith Fleet on 0491 114 480, Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062 or Marlene O’Keefe on 0417 454 126. WANGARATTA Symphony Orchestra meets each Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Wangaratta Baptist Church, 1 Sisely Avenue. New string and wind players are welcome to come along to rehearsals to try out. For more information, email wangsymphonyorchestra@gmail. com or call Chloe on 0413 775 027. WANGARATTA Woodworkers
Inc meet at the Wangaratta Showgrounds each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 12 noon (closing earlier if no-one is present). The rooms are open on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 8.30pm, and Sundays from 10am to 1pm. All welcome. For more information, contact Bevan on 0437 196 118 or Les on 0412 250 674. OSTINATO Wangaratta and District Community Choir meets each Tuesday from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Log Cabin, corner Faithfull and Chisholm Streets, Wangaratta. New members are welcome to join this enthusiastic and welcoming group of singers. For more information, contact Helen on 0457 269278. LIFEBALL is held each Tuesday from 1pm on the basketball court at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre. Lifeball is a non-contact game of netball, designed by a doctor and physio for the safety of mature players, with no running, walking backwards or throwing high balls, but enjoying fun and friendship. For more information, phone 0418 574 404. TO include your group’s activities in this listing, email the details to skerwin@nemedia.com.au
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Bruck hearing continues A PLAN to partially sell Bruck assets to a new business before liquidating the Wangaratta textile company was explored by executives and Sydney accountants two months before the company’s eventual sale, a Melbourne court has heard. Bruck Textiles Technologies board chair Philip Bart, chief executive officer Geoffrey Parker and chief financial officer Ron Johnson are currently facing a committal hearing at Melbourne Mag-
Legality g y of theoretical sale explored p in months p prior to $ $1 transfer deal istrates’ Court, charged with entering into agreements to withhold or significantly reduce access to employee entitlements following the business’ sale in July 2014. The company was sold to Mr Johnson and Mr Parker’s new business Australian Textile Mills (ATM) for $1, leaving up to 60 employees of the Sisely Avenue organisation redundant and unable to access entitlements totaling $3.48m.
Yesterday, former BRI Ferrier accountant Costa Nicodemou told the court Mr Bart had approached the Sydney firm in May 2014 to complete a financial review of Bruck, noting the company needed a restructure in order to revive profitability. He said he and BRI supervisor Robert Garofono, had been consulted around the company’s potential restructure, and said early discus-
sions with Mr Bart had centred around a need to reduce the company’s workforce while faced with a significant redundancy pay outlay. He had informed directors a restructure could cost as much as $8m, a price which would cause the company to become insolvent. The court heard a scenario had been explored where Bruck’s assets and liabilities, as well as a number of de-
sirable employees and their entitlements, could be transferred to a new company, while the remainder could remain at Bruck as the company was liquidated. Mr Nicodemou said his firm had consulted with Sydney legal firm Somerset Ryckmans prior to a June 2 meeting with Mr Bart, with owner Marc Ryckmans in attendance. The court heard notes
taken by Mr Garofono during the meeting had indicated someone had endorsed a move to sell the company before appointing a liquidator, however, Mr Nicodemou said he could not recall who had made the recommendation. Last week, DLA Piper lawyer Rick Catanzariti told the court he had urged directors not to effect a sale prior to appointing a liquidator. The hearing continues.
Local businesses cash in on busy long weekend for rural city ■ From page 1
TASTE TEST: Tony Molinaro and Pauline Rhodes were among those enjoying a wine or two at Baileys of Glenrowan on the weekend. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
Visitation almost doubled at Baileys winery By CHLOE JAENICKE WINE was flowing and there were smiles all round at Baileys of Glenrowan winery over the Labour Day weekend as they celebrated the start of their harvest season. Venue manager, Shelley Hutchins, said the winery had offered a range of specials for the weekend to get customers through the door including wood fired pizza, master classes and
free live music from free live music from Dallas Alice on Sunday and Tahli Gibson on Monday. Ms Hutchins said overall the weekend was a huge success for the winery, with more customers than last year. “We’ve probably doubled visitation from last year for this particular Labour Day weekend,” she said. For more information on the winery and future events visit https://baileysofglenrowan.com/.
MUSIC AND WINE: Tahli Gibson performed on Monday afternoon.
“Last year we still had some of the COVID restrictions in place and you couldn’t really travel overseas, so all of the people who were going overseas were coming to regional Victoria. “We didn’t think it would impact us so soon, we thought we had another 18 months of people really getting out to regional Victoria in the numbers they did last year, but we have seen a drop off midweek, non-peak season. “Having a boost over the long weekend was amazing and we just hope this continues until after the ANZAC Day weekend.” Cr Rees said Wangaratta is always working hard to continually improve visitation to the region and encourage visitors to circulate money within the local economy. “At the Rural City of Wangaratta Council we have a marketing budget we increase every year to make sure the visitation comes to Wangaratta, because it benefits everybody,” he said. “We have our big flags all around the streets saying ‘buy local’, and that’s not just for the locals to buy local, it’s for the tourists who come in
and buy local, spend your money here when you’re in our towns and our areas.” Closer to the Wangaratta CBD, Painters Island Caravan Park manager, Jaclyn Guerin, said the park was full to the brim over the weekend, observing an increase in visitation from last year’s Labour Day weekend. “We were pretty much at capacity which was really good to see,” she said. “With the addition of events at the speedway and a few other events on as well certainly drew a few more visitors in. “It’s great to have so many people around and to have a full park and it certainly helps add to the atmosphere of the weekend.” Reaping the benefits of trading over the long weekend also was Precinct Bar and Restaurant owner Ludo Costa, who said the bar had a busy weekend operating in the heart of town. “I think having events in the region was very good for the town because it brought a lot of people in,” he said. “We were open all three days and it helped us to get the most out of it I suppose and it was particularly busy.”
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Initiative is helping make mealtimes more enjoyable GATEWAY Health speech pathologists Meredith Lane and Allan Marsh, together with Northeast Health Wangaratta speech pathologists Sarah Cole and Sheree Bennett and team leader at ‘Where’s My Coffee’ Corneilius Scott, are spreading the word about how to reduce the risks caused by swallowing difficulty. Tomorrow is Swallowing Awareness Day nationwide, and Mr Marsh said swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) affects the young and old and represents a significant risk to health and wellbeing. “Swallowing is something we do 500 to 700 times a day without even thinking about it,” he said. “We just expect that food, drink, saliva and medicine will easily pass through our mouth, throat and oesophagus, arriving safely in our stomach.” For about eight per cent of the population, swallowing is not such a simple act. Dysphagia can cause food and drink to get into the lungs and may lead to chest infections like pneumonia. Sometimes a dysphagia is so severe that it can cause choking, becoming a life-threatening risk. This makes regular mealtimes difficult and for some people eating out becomes impossible. Speech pathologists work with people with swallowing difficulty to help them explore strategies that make swallowing
Free Community Open Day today INTERACT Australia, part of the IntoWork Group, is hosting a Wangaratta Community Open Day today, with activities designed to bring people together, celebrate disability and foster positive changes for those with disabilities. The event will be held at 49 Reid Street from 11am to 3pm. Entry is free. The whole community is invited to enjoy activities, informative talks and have the opportunity to meet, connect and find common ground with those living with disabilities . There’ll also be kids play activities, popcorn, ice-cream, and a sausage sizzle.
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DYSPHAGIA FRIENDLY: Exploring the Dysphagia Friendly Cafe resource at ‘Where’s My Coffee’ are (from left) speech pathologists Sarah Cole, Allan Marsh, cafe team leader Corneilius Scott, and speech pathologists Sheree Bennett and Meredith Lane. easier and regain function. One simple way of reducing the risks caused by swallowing difficulty is by changing the texture of foods. For example, eating minced meat instead of steak, including creams and sauces to make food smoother, and choosing softer options like fish instead of lamb chops. That’s why Ms Lane and Mr Marsh, together with speech pathology students from Australian Catholic University and the North-
east Health Wangaratta speech team, have developed the Dysphagia Friendly Café resource. This resource, developed in collaboration with a number of Wangaratta venues, is designed to help people with swallowing difficulty identify which venues are able to meet their needs and provide a safe and enjoyable mealtime experience. Cornelius Scott, manager of Where’s My Coffee, welcomes the initiative as many of his customers
require their meals to be modified, and this resource will enable them to make independent choices and have increased control when eating out. “The Dysphagia Friendly Café resource will help to increase confidence and reduce the anxiety around eating out that people with eating difficulties experience,” Mr Marsh said. For more information contact Gateway Health Speech Pathology at speech.pathology@gatewayhealth.org.au
INSPECTORS from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW are joining forces to promote workplace health and safety on construction sites, as part of an annual cross-border initiative in the Albury-Wodonga region. A 2023 blitz will run from March 27 through to the end of the month, targeting falls from heights and the risks associated with crystalline silica dust, with inspectors to visit local sites to help construction employers remain abreast of the latest safety advice and regulations. A free trade breakfast for workers and employers will be held at Dahlsens Albury-Wodonga on Friday from 7 to 9am, with representatives from both state safety bodies attending. To register, visit https://www. eventbrite.com.au/e/crossborder-trade-breakfast-tickets-568750677587.
Speech Pathology Gateway Health has a team of Speech Pathologists who support people aged 18 – 65 with a disability, and people aged 65 and older who have concerns with communication, cognition (memory, planning and understanding) and swallowing difficulties. Our friendly and experienced team see clients in Benalla, Mansfield, Alpine, and Wangaratta regions in their home, or at our Wangaratta and Myrtleford sites.
Access and contact information If you think Speech Pathology could help you or someone you care for, please contact Allied Health Intake at Gateway Health: Email: AH.Intake@gatewayhealth.org.au Phone: (03) 5723 2097 A fee for this service may apply - We will discuss this with you during intake.
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Haines heralded with national award I di MP named Indi dM McKinnon Ki P Prize i Emerging g g Political Leader of the Year
A COMMITMENT to integrity and dedication to serving her electorate has seen Indi independent MP Helen Haines awarded the 2022 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership. Dr Haines and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, were earlier this week lauded for their commitment to collaboration and relationship-building in the political sphere, jointly bestowed the prestigious award by a selection committee made up of distinguished Australian leaders. The Indi representative’s commitment to integrity in politics and dedication to serving the electorate by connecting her constituency to her national policy work, were acknowledged as driving factors behind her nomination for the award. The selection panel was said to have recognised Dr Haines’ work as a “community-driven” leader on the national stage, and noted her long-term vision and ability to build consensus had defined the national dis-
cussion around integrity in politics over many years. Dr Haines expressed her gratitude to the constituents she represents in accepting the Emerging Political Leader of the Year Award. “It is the honour of a lifetime to represent the people of Indi in the Federal Parliament, and it is the people of Indi who have spurred me on in my work to improve integrity, accountability and transparency in federal politics,” she said. “The establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Commission is the most significant integrity reform at a federal level in more than 40 years and I am incredibly proud to have played a role in that, and look forward to continuing to work to improve integrity and transparency in politics. “I also look forward to continue working to improve healthcare in regional and rural Australia, tackling the local housing crisis and implementing action on climate change that benefits regional Australia.
“I pay tribute to the Susan McKinnon Foundation and their work to improve Australia’s democracy and to all of the prize nominees.” Selection panel member, Macquarie University chancellor Martin Parkinson, said the committee had been particularly impressed by Dr Haines’ ability to gradually build support across Indi and the broader parliamentary community. “Politics is the art of the possible, and that’s something that you can be dismissive of, but what she did was to find a way to walk a path through all the competing groups and ended up with a policy position that everybody could come in behind,” he said. “Helen did something unusual in that she engaged her local community on the integrity principles - it showed proper grassroots democracy. “She took up an issue that for many people was probably distant - and gave them a mechanism whereby they could contribute.”
TAKING A STAND: Indi MP Helen Haines’ commitment to integrity and representing her community has seen her named the 2022 McKinnon Prize Emerging Leader of the Year. PHOTO: Auspic
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SEVERAL Wangaratta district businesses were seeing the fruits of their labour ripen with thousands of people visiting and getting out and about in the area over the long weekend. Businesses were tested like never before in the two years of pandemic restrictions and weekends like Labour Day are a time for them to realise the spoils to prop up perhaps the quieter times on the event’s calendar. The Pride Fair Day last Friday attracted 500 people, the All GM Day pulled in 250 entrants with crowds into the thousands, and up to 1000 people made an evening of it at the Harness Cup. With the surge of people into the city, accommodation bookings were strong and hospitality businesses had an uptick on patronage. Places like Wangaratta, the King Valley and surrounding tourist hotspots are fighting for the market share in what is getting more competitive in the midst of an evolving financial climate. There is also commentary around people having banked up savings after two years of COVID restrictions, and without international travel being an option, it now is, so this is also eating into the number of people choosing domestic tourism. With Easter only three weeks away traders are hoping travellers choose the North East for their getaway, especially with school holidays in tow. This is surely the outlook for the range of wineries across the King Valley and Glenrowan and the cafes, restaurants and retail traders in the Rural City of Wangaratta. As is always the desire, local business people fundamentally want to see local faces visiting their businesses, as it’s the local customer that keep businesses ticking along when the tourist traffic dwindles.
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Solar energy is a subsidised waste of time REFERRING to the Wangaratta Chronicle’s story ‘Minister turns first sod at solar energy facility at Glenrowan’, Monday, March 6. The only words that the state minister said in the front page article that I agree with were “We’re in a great part of the world.” I can’t agree with much of the rest of the article either. Yes, it is one of the very few reliable rainfall and rich agricultural regions of Victoria. The jobs created are really only while it’s being constructed. The truth is primary agriculture provides ongoing work that generates a lot of other work for small businesses which are the fabric of our communities. These solar energy facilities couldn’t stand alone by themselves, they have to be backed by state and federal government money. Money that could be spent more importantly on our health system. The true cost of the electricity they produce is wrong because it is subsidised. Should we be playing sport at night with the likes of the AFL wasting electricity when sport can be played during the daytime? Rural communities are struggling and some can’t even field a team. Malcolm Carson, Docker
Surveys paint a grim picture for ducks I WATCHED the speech where Liberal MP Bev McArthur defended duck hunting and used the phrase “scientific research” (Feathers ruffled over inquiry, Wangaratta Chronicle, 13/3). But her speech provided no details of any actual scientific research so maybe she missed the most recent published report of the extraordinary 40-year-old eastern Australian aerial waterbird survey. The latest survey finds that most game duck species have “abundances well below long term averages, (with some showing) significant long-term declines”.
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WHAT A RIOT: This group of kookaburras - the collective noun being a riot - were up early cackling away in Wangaratta on Monday morning - obviously laughing at those who were heading off to work on Labour Day. PHOTO: Belinda Harrison The decline in hardhead (duck) numbers is such that the species is now classified as endangered (science can’t tell us if being shot by Victorians just two years ago was a factor, but it seems likely). The surveyors observed just 1558 pinkeared duck, compared with a four-decade average of around 40,000. None were anywhere near Victoria. Nevertheless, bizarrely, if a Victorian hunter is lucky enough to see one this year, he can legally kill it. I hope the nine members of the proposed duck hunting inquiry panel read the report, and any other relevant research before they make any decisions. References: Hardhead facts: The four decade average for east coast observations was about 16,000. Last year the hardhead was spotted just 1957 times. Fewer than 50 were observed in Victoria. It is now classified as endangered. Pink-eared ducks 2021 “Researchers also counted 6528 pink-eared ducks versus a dozen previous years when numbers were closer to 50,000,
the report said.” https://www.theguardian. com/environment/2021/dec/17/waterbirdsin-eastern-australia-declining-despitebreeding-boost-from-wet-years-survey-finds 2022 = 1558 pink-eared duck, none spotted in Victoria. Still good to shoot this year. https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/ dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/science/ bees/ces/Eastern-Australia-waterbirdaerial-survey-2022-Final.pdf Lesley Walker, Northcote
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Benalla Airshow set to take off this Saturday
BENALLA is set to host a first of its kind airshow this Saturday at the Benalla Airport for what is anticipated to be one of the biggest fly-ins the North East has seen. The airshow was originally scheduled to coincide with the Benalla Festival late last year, before being postponed due to flooding. Up to 8000 spectators are expected to make their way to the airport to see rare and unique warbirds turning back the clock with exciting displays, aerobatics from some of Australia’s top champion pilots with both solo and formation performances plus a mass hot air balloon launch in the early morning hours of show day. A huge line-up of aircraft will be in attendance, including fan favourites the Wolf Pitts Pro and Edge 540 aerobatics aircraft, as well as historic warbirds like the Mustang, Kittyhawk, Grumman Avenger, CAC Wirraway and Trojan. The event will also include a vibrant ground festival with street food, amusement rides for kids, car and glider displays and plenty of entertainment. The Benalla Airshow will also act as the 70th anniversary of the Gliding Club of Victoria the country’s largest and oldest gliding club - calling the Benalla Airport its home.
READY TO LAUNCH: Benalla Rural City councillor Don Firth, mayor Bernie Hearn and Gliding Club of Victoria’s Bruce Cowan at the intial launch of the Benalla Airshow in 2022 are excited to bring the event to the rural this Saturday after being postponed in November last year. Benalla Airshow event facilitator, Gliding Club of Victoria’s Bruce Cowan, said the event will be a celebration of the club’s long history in the region. “The club commenced operation in 1929 and had a number
of homes around Melbourne until moving to Benalla in 1952,” he said. “The council of the day generously granted the club the use of a hangar and a hut to be used as a clubhouse and we would
like to celebrate this occasion by saying thank you to the city of Benalla.” Gates will open from 9am until 4pm and more information including tickets available at www.benallaairshow.com.au.
Track works shut down rail line INLAND rail construction works will take place at Glenrowan and Barnawartha North this weekend, coinciding with a $15 million ‘super possession’ of the Melbourne to Sydney rail line for 60 hours, allowing for maintenance and improvement works to boost safety and reliability. Road coaches will replace trains on all NSW TrainLink and V/Line Albury line services from 6am this Saturday until 6pm Monday. Works to various parts of the interstate rail corridor include track re-railing, resurfacing, and reconditioning, as well as drainage restoration, track ballasting, level crossing upgrades, relocation of utilities, turnout maintenance and bridge maintenance. Routine track maintenance activities will be completed, along with signaling works and vegetation control. The project aims to increase flexibility and reduce congestion on the network, by allowing freight trains to be overtaken by faster services. ARTC will also facilitate early works on the Melbourne Airport Rail project with the installation of monitoring equipment on the Maribyrnong Bridge and carry out geotechnical investigations. ARTC general manager asset maintenance services - interstate, Costas Kokkoni, said work will be completed across 90 worksites along the corridor in New South Wales and Victoria, including early works commencing on the Southern Highlands Overtaking Opportunities project. “ARTC would like to thank the community for their patience while these critical, longterm improvements take place,” he said. Customers can contact www.transportnsw. info for more details or call 13 22 22 or V/Line to check on service status and any alternate transport arrangements. More information is available on the ARTC website. Community members can also contact ARTC Enviroline on 1300 550 402 or email enviroline@artc.com.au for any further questions.
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Artist floor talk at Printed Habitat
Mr Stink comes to Wangaratta
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JOIN artist Anita Laurence for an informative and relaxed discussion on her works and practice during a talk being held during the Printed Habitat exhibition at the Wangaratta Art Gallery on Friday from 5.30pm. Anita Laurence is a printmaker and painter living in the King Valley whose distinct visual language evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing, captivating the viewer with whimsical imagery. There will be a short Q&A session after the talk followed by drinks and nibbles, with RSVP required to gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au or call 5722 0865. Fleur Rendell will lead an artist floor talk at the gallery on Saturday at 10.30am, with both events free to attend.
A THEATRE show based on the award-winning book Mr Stink by David Walliams, will visit the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Thursday, March 30. It tells the story of Chloe, just about the loneliest girl in the world, who makes friends with Mr Stink, the local tramp, and decides to hide him in the garden shed when he needs a place to stay. The book comes to life on stage and is designed to suit children aged six to 12 and their adults, with shows at 10am and 6pm (school bookings available) and tickets available now at www. wpacc.com.au.
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra performance THE Melbourne Chamber Orchestra will bring Inspirations, three string quartets inspired by the classical tradition, to the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Friday, March 24 at 2pm. The concerts will feature Josef Haydn’s String Quartet No 67 in F major, Caroline Shaw’s Entr’acte and Ludwig van Beethoven’s String Quartet No 11 in F minor “Serioso”. Featuring Sophie Rowell on violin with members or the orchestra, tickets are available at www.wpacc.com.au.
Creedence revival concert
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CAPTIVATING IMAGES: The photographic works by Nick Richards which are featured in the exhibition were captured during live gigs by Australian musicians.
Photo exhibition is bittersweet The annual exhibition acknowledges the recipients of the Friends of the Wangaratta Art Gallery Student Award and finalists, and along with Nick, emerging artists Ruby Bittner, Sara Cope and Milly Hodges are also displaying their work. Nick’s body of work is titled ‘self-reflection’ and he spent his weekends working on showcasing music performance photography pieces, which he captured during live gig performances of Australian musicians including Joel Birch and Dan Brown from the Amity Affliction and Complete and 7teen (rappers from Perth). Nick said he wanted his photos to be exciting to look at.
BEING chosen as one of the artists in the annual New Kids On The Block exhibition at the Wangaratta Art Gallery is a bittersweet moment for Wangaratta’s Nick Richards. It was Nick’s mother who told him he should join the 10-month professional development opportunity which culminated in the creation of works for the exhibition. “She told me I should do it, that it would be good for me,” he said. “She was so proud and was looking forward to coming to see what I’d achieved, but unfortunately she passed away just recently.”
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“I didn’t want to showcase images that were plain or static, so I decided to warp and manipulate the photos,” he said. Nick has been living in Melbourne but was able to complete the professional development course online and in person. He said it was a valuable step in his development as an artist and he is grateful for the opportunity. Nick’s four pieces are on A1 canvases and are set in front of light boxes to enhance their features. The exhibition is on now until Sunday, April 2 with the gallery open from 10am to 4pm Tuesdays to Sundays (closed public holidays).
Three inspiring string quartets, inspired by the Classical tradition. Beethoven was surely inspired by Haydn, but could Haydn have been inspired by Beethoven? By the time Haydn wrote his Op 77, Beethoven was establishing himself as the formidable voice of his generation, not least as Haydn’s worthy successor in the field of string quartet writing. In the Haydn, it’s possible to hear, if not the direct competition with the iconoclastic young Beethoven, his influence on the tastes of the time, with adventurous harmonies and dynamics, and a minuet that’s clearly too fast for dancing.
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JOIN Creedence Clearwater Collective as they celebrate the life and music of one of the world’s most iconic bands - Creedence Clearwater Revival - at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Friday, March 31. The Creedence Clearwater Collective brings to the stage a six piece band - with a guest saxophonist and a vocalist that emulates John Fogerty’s distinct vocals - to capture the unique CCR sound of the late sixties and early seventies. Hear all the hits including I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Fortunate Son and Bad Moon Rising, with tickets at www.wpacc.com. au.
Young Creators Market THE Rural City of Wangaratta Youth Services will host a Young Creators Market at the Uniting Church Hall in Rowan Street on Saturday, March 25 from 9am until 1pm. See a broad range of works on display in a celebration of young local makers.
Bowie Band at The Vine THE Bowie Band will take the audience on a fantastic journey through the classic hits of one of modern rock’s most enigmatic and best loved characters, David Bowie, when they play at The Vine Hotel in North Wangaratta on Saturday, May 27. It indoor seated concert will be the soundtrack of a generation including Space Oddity, Let’s Dance, Starman, Heroes, Fame, Rebel Rebel and many more, with tickets available by visiting www.thevinehotel.net.au.
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Gearing up to help sick kids
Reinvigorating street art in Benalla THE Benalla Rural City Council is looking to reinvigorate its street art scene. Ahead of the Benalla Street Art Festival 2024 council will hold a community conversation next week to determine the vision of the project and create a sustainable model for the future. “After a three-year hiatus due to COVID the community is keen to restart the Benalla Street Art Festival,” a council spokesperson said. “We recognise the economic and community benefits which Benalla Street Art brings to our municipality and want to see it thrive again.” The Benalla Street Art 2024 Community Conversation will be held at the Lakeside Community Centre commencing at 5.30pm on Wednesday, March 22. To register your interest for the event visit https://www. eventbrite.com.au/e/benallastreet-art-2024-community-conversation-tickets-575250568937.
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CHARITY CYCLIST: Wangaratta McDonalds licensee and cyclist Tully Lyster will be pedalling for charity on Friday. PHOTO: Chloe Jaenicke
Submissions encouraged for flood inquiry NORTH East residents impacted by floods in October last year are being encouraged to participate in a state parliamentary inquiry. Wangaratta-based Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy said those impacted across the Ovens, Kiewa, Broken and Murray river systems should make a submission to the Liberals and Nationals’ backed Inquiry into the 2022 Flood Event in Victoria. “The floods of October 2022 were substantial and exposed some serious short fallings with our flood preparedness,” he said. “This inquiry has the ability to make important recommendations that will ensure our regions are better
FLOOD PREPARATION: Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy is encouraging submissions to the 2022 Flood Event Inquiry from all impacted locals. placed and prepared to deal with future flood events. “The more regional submissions the committee receives, the greater understanding and focus will be placed on preparing regional areas. “Regional voices are too
often ignored, hence why it is so important to hear directly from residents in the Ovens Valley.” Mr McCurdy noted that the scope of the inquiry had a particular focus on rural levee banks. “There are a lot of concerns around the maintenance and upgrading of rural levee banks, and that uncertainty leads to levee banks failing,” he said. “Farmers with levee banks should make sure their voice is heard on the support they receive for levee bank management.” Submissions, and the full terms of reference, can be found at: https://new.parliament.vic.gov.au/floodinquiry
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WANGARATTA McDonalds licensee, Tully Lyster, is gearing up for a 100km ride this Friday to help raise funds for sick children. Mr Lyster is among around 30 riders who will hit the roads around Melbourne, with the aim of raising 156 nights of accommodation (equivalent to $25,000) at a Ronald McDonald House. The ride is part of Ronald McDonald House Charities’ annual fundraiser for vital funds that help support seriously ill and injured children and their families.   In addition to Friday’s ride, teams of riders will also be in the saddle on Saturday, cycling on stationary bikes across 10 hours with the aim
to raise 313 nights of accommodation at a Ronald McDonald House (equivalent to $50,000).  Mr Lyster said the annual events are a way the community help support Ronald McDonald houses. “First and foremost it’s a great cause in terms of for the kids that are seriously ill and they (families) go through the traumatic experience of having a child who is ill,” he said. “Ronald McDonald houses are a home away from home for a lot of families who may be down there for weeks or months, so what we encourage is that no donation is too small.” For more information, to participate in the fundraiser, or to donate, please visit: https://www. rmhcvictas.org.au/event/ rfsk2023/rfsk-home-page.
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Monday, April 10
Brisbane Lions vs. Melbourne
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Thursday, March 30
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Friday, June 23 St Kilda vs. Brisbane Lions
Saturday, June 24 Sydney Swans vs. West Coast Eagles Fremantle vs. Essendon
Sunday, June 25 Collingwood vs. Adelaide Crows Gold Coast SUNS vs. Hawthorn Byes: Carlton, GWS GIANTS, North Melbourne, Port Adelaide, Richmond, Western Bulldogs
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Thursday, July 13 - Sunday, July 16 Adelaide Crows vs. GWS GIANTS Carlton vs. Port Adelaide Collingwood vs. Fremantle Geelong Cats vs. Essendon Gold Coast SUNS vs. St Kilda Melbourne vs. Brisbane Lions North Melbourne vs. Hawthorn Sydney Swans vs. Western Bulldogs West Coast Eagles vs. Richmond
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Friday, July 21 - Sunday, July 23 Brisbane Lions vs. Geelong Cats Carlton vs. West Coast Eagles Essendon vs. Western Bulldogs Fremantle vs. Sydney Swans GWS GIANTS vs. Gold Coast SUNS Melbourne vs. Adelaide Crows Port Adelaide vs. Collingwood Richmond vs. Hawthorn St Kilda vs. North Melbourne
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Friday, July 28 - Sunday, July 30 Adelaide Crows vs. Port Adelaide Collingwood vs. Carlton Essendon vs. Sydney Swans Geelong Cats vs. Fremantle Gold Coast SUNS vs. Brisbane Lions Hawthorn vs. St Kilda Richmond vs. Melbourne West Coast Eagles vs. North Melbourne Western Bulldogs vs. GWS GIANTS
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SNAPSHOT: Oxley students Audrey Hester and Tom Tilson zoom in on the differences between dinosaurs and animals we see today.
Science study Oxley Primary School
Ballet visit Wangaratta Primary School
DANCE LESSON: Joining the two visiting dancers from the Australian Ballet were students (back, from left) Evie Hoffmann, Paisley Farrugia, Lidia Kendrick, Clara Silveira, Nate Robinson, Vincent Florance and (front, from left) Tobi Wheeler, Emily Henschke, Raine Snowdon, Emmy Smith, Lily Jones, Hudson Eid and Archie Altair.
STUDENTS were fortunate enough to participate in a creative dance session run by members of the Australian Ballet Education and Outreach Team, when they came to Wangaratta. They learnt various dance positions from Romeo & Juliet including Montague and Capulet stances. Students were then privileged to see a performance at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.
STUDENTS have been exploring how scientists and artists imagine what a dinosaur looks like. One strategy they use is to look at current animals that have similar anatomical make ups. Audrey Hester and Tom Tilson were among those comparing the features of dinosaurs and current animals.
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Patience Lacy, Lucas Doig and Samuel Lewis show off their first attempt at leaf-inspired art works.
Art skills on display
STUDENTS took a fun and colourful approach to getting to grips with mathematics. Giorgio Panozzo and Esther Pye were among those sorting, counting and comparing their collections up to 20.
Appin Park Primary School DURING their art sessions, the year 5/6 students are currently focusing on using the natural environment to show off some of their artistic skills. Forming the shape of a leaf and then adding detail, including the stem and veins, before showing different shading techniques was the focus for this activity. These skills will be transferred across other art sessions, using different media and different subject matter. The students certainly enjoy challenging themselves to produce work that appears realistic and very natural.
STACKED UP: Giorgio Panozzo and Esther Pye counted their collections of blocks.
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Humans are diphyodonts while sharks are polyphyodonts. Which part of the body do these two terms refer to?
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Opals are made mostly of silica and which other common chemical?
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All heat is of the same kind’ is one way of phrasing which law of thermodynamics? Is it a) the first law, b) the second law, c) the third law or d) the zeroth law?
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Some aquatic animals, including octopuses, have an organ called the statocyst. What does it detect? Is it a) light, b) sound or c) gravity? For more CSIRO Double Helix science visit www.csiro.au/helix or call 02 6276 6643.
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What is the second largest object in the asteroid belt?
Quiz answers: 1. Both terms refer to teeth. Humans produce two sets of teeth in their lifetime, making them diphyodonts. On the other hand, sharks produce many sets, making them polyphyodonts. 2. Opals are mostly silica and water. 3. d) The zeroth law of thermodynamics says that if two objects have the same temperature, and one of them is the same temperature as a third object, then all three are the same temperature. 4. c) Statocysts contain tiny ‘stones’ called statoliths that help some aquatic animals detect gravity, helping them keep balance. 5. Vesta is the second largest object in the asteroid belt, behind Ceres.
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KING VALLEY NEWS
Covering Moyhu, Edi, Myrrhee, Whitfield, Cheshunt and Whitlands areas
Streetscape meeting in Cheshunt tonight THE Rural City of Wangaratta invites the community to attend a drop-in session tonight to discuss the upcoming Cheshunt streetscape works. The meeting follows recent community feedback on social media and via the King Valley Residents’ Association citing concerns such as an inadequate number of carparks and lack of provisions for buses and heavy vehicles. A petition distributed by the King Valley Residents’ Association calling for Rural City of Wangaratta councillors to engage directly with the community in achieving a revised plan for the infrastructure works impacting the Whitfield and Cheshunt communities “so that outcomes are both fitâ€forâ€purpose and retain the distinct cultural feel of the rural communities” had attracted more than 150 signatures by Monday and is expected to be presented at the meeting tonight. To view a copy of the streetscape design, visit council’s website, with council officers attending the session at the Cheshunt Hall from 6pm to 7.30pm. CARDIO CLUB: Enjoying the fun of Cardio Tennis are (back, from left) Laura Hodge, Fiona Bird, Lisa Buckley, Anna Stephenson, Kylie Pickett, Helen O’Donoghue, Kate Livingstone, Wendy Thorp, Tania White, Amy McKenzie and (front) Kasey Flanigan, Jacqui Younger and Nell D’Ortenzio.
Plenty of court action at Moyhu Tennis Club BY ANITA McPHERSON
MOYHU Primary School will host a community barbecue this Friday from 5.30pm with a free dinner and supper (byo drinks and chairs). RSVP would be appreciated by calling Bec on 0424 996 147.
Moyhu Lions poets breakfast THE Moyhu Lions Country Market will present its Poets Breakfast event on Saturday morning. Enjoy a morning of bush poetry, dust off your best poem, limerick or yarn for the chance to win a prize, with all the regular stalls also on site from 8am until 12pm at the Moyhu Lions Park.
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PLAYERS of all ages are enjoying a variety of activities at the Moyhu Tennis Club this season with the courts in action on a Wednesday night. Junior tennis coaching is underway with around 30 kids arriving on the first night to take part in the Junior Hot Shot program, led by Gary and Doug from Allstars Tennis. Club president Wendy Thorp said there were four groups of juniors taking part, ranging in age from five to 14. Players are recharging their batteries with a sausage sizzle, cold drinks and a much appreciated Zooper Dooper after the sessions. “The program will run throughout term one before re-starting after winter sport finishes,” Wendy said. “The Cardio Tennis program has also been fantastic, with an initial 16 then up to 20 ladies who enjoy the fun-filled cardio session - which is a perfect way to enjoy a good workout, share few laughs and have a good community catch up.” Cardio Tennis is run by Tennis Australia and is described as a tennis workout program catering to all fitness levels. The sessions involve cardio workouts and tennis drills, accompanied by a high-energy soundtrack and
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COACHING SESSIONS: Among the many kids taking part in the Junior Hot Shots Program are (back, from left) Mia Younger, Carla Flanigan, Lachie Farrington and (front) Billy Younger, Tilly Pickett, Sophie Pickett, Murphy Flanigan and Will Pickett. even those who are new to tennis can take part. Wendy said while it’s a lot of fun, it’s also about the social aspect and encouraging locals to get out and about. She said the club remains hopeful the Rural City of Wangaratta will be able to finish resurfacing the courts, making them safe, functional and a set of courts the community can be proud of.
“It’s been great to see the club up and running post-COVID,” Wendy said. “The kids could have gone into Wangaratta to do the Hot Shots program, but all the kids are keen to be amongst their mates, playing on their local courts.” Wendy said the club is also planning to organise more social activities and events moving forward, with ideas for a mid-week tennis competi-
tion and an end of term family night which will be held on Wednesday, March 22 from 4.30pm and all are welcome to the celebration. If anyone is interested in a men’s group for a social hit, a mixed social hit or competition, please reach out to the club via social media or email Wendy Thorp at thorpy@ozemail. com.au and they will see if it can be facilitated it in in the King Valley region.*
THE community is invited to the launch of the Myrrhee Hall book swap from 11am to 1pm this Sunday, for those who love to read and to chat. Bring a book, bring a friend and bring some cash, with the hall now serving locally roasted coffee from their coffee machine plus artisan cakes and ham and cheese croissants.
Moyhu community meal THE next Moyhu community meal will be held at the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall on Thursday, March 23 from 12pm. RSVP is essential one week before meal date by contacting Neil Jarrott on 5727 9464 or email neil.jarrott@bigpond. com.
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SCHULTZ, Peter. Loved and cherished work colleague and friend. Peter you touched us all with your dedication, skills, honesty, care for others, love of a laugh and genuine friendship. We couldn’t have hoped for a more enjoyable and respected person to work with. There is an emptiness here on the farm.
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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 Beechworth Secondary Mansfield Secondary Col- College age of 40+ scores at 3.6pc College BY STEVE in VCE, but there are many Wodonga had a mehad a median study lege had a median of 29 with dian of 29, with compared to Cathedral’s score KELLY other factors that contribute 3.2pc 40+. of 29, but it was its 40+ 1.3pc of scores 40+. 3.3pc. their desired outcome such skelly@ Yarrawonga College P-12 score that was a standout Myrtleford P-12 College was nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta with as getting into a university a median of 28 with 13.7pc reaching the A had a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores High School had a lesser me- grade course of their choice. 40+. figure. Wangaratta’s three sec- dian 3.9pc of scores 40+, while study score at 26, it was Despite students dealing ondary The top three schools in Benalla P-12 College had Marian schools stack up well better than College had a me- Victoria Galen and Cathe- a median study with adversity from the pan- when were Bialik Colscore of 26, dian of 28 with zero compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of with zero over scores lege in Hawthorn that demic in 2020 and the touted across had 40+, while FCJ 40+. the region and even 3.9. country-city education divide, several a median of 38 with 39.9pc College Benalla had a strong metropolitan counMount Beauty Across Secondary the they performed reasonably terparts region Goul- median of 30 with of scores 40+, Mount Scopus across the state. 6pc of College had a median of burn Valley Grammar School scores well judging by the VCE study 28, Memorial College was next 40+. Galen Catholic College in Shepparton with 2.7pc of scores 40+. scores released by the Victo- and had a median with 38 and 39.7pc, with Euroa Secondary College’s Cathedral College both 35 with Wodonga Senior Second- Ballarat Clarendon 21.6pc achieving dux achieved rian Curriculum and Assess- achieved College one of the ary College had a median study 40+, placing a median third with 38 and 38.4pc. ment Authority (VCCA). it 30th best in highest scores score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria. in the region score of 23, with 1.1pc of For the full results visit with a 98.55 ATAR. scores 40+, while Catholic vcaa.vic.adu.au.
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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.
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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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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
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Grand final week approaches: NERTA By BACKHAND WINNER Section 1 COROWA have booked themselves a place in the grand final with a victory over Wang Hardcourt at Ball Park on Saturday. The day started disastrously for Hardcourt when they fell behind Corowa early and were forced to play catch up tennis for the rest of the day. After losing the first four sets Hardcourt had all but handed Corowa their place in the grand final and unfortunately for Hardcourt the situation didn’t get any better as the match wore on. Corowa dominated the match and their grass court experience appeared to be the difference between the two teams, as Hardcourt never settled and were never able to put any scoreboard pressure on Corowa.
Corowa’s best were Jo Brooks, Peter Filliponi and Greg Filliponi. Hardcourt’s best were Andy Lucas, Matt Curran and Matt Lucas. Section 2 The section two finals specialists Everton have finally lost their lustre as they were unable to sustain enough pressure on Myrrhee early and with their tails up Myrrhee ran out comfortable winners. Myrrhee won four of the first five sets to put the match beyond the reach of Everton and with the pressure valve released Myrrhee began to coast and never allowed Everton to put any respectability on the scoreboard. Myrrhee never looked like relinquishing the lead, as Di Griffin, Robyn Oliver, Dylan Van Berlo, Daniel Griffin, Cath Van Berlo and Phil Corker were hellbent on
winning and having crack at Wangaratta Hardcourt next week. Myrrhees’ was a team effort but Cathy Van Berlo and Dylan Van Berlo were a clear cut above the rest with three sets each, while Everton’s Julie Deretic, Melanie Hellebrand, Steve Russell and Jo Lucas battled away against the odds. Section 3 Wahgunyah United (Brad Schmidt, Dave Harris, Brian Jones, Matt Davis) have advanced to the grand final after defeating Boorhaman (Nick batchelor, Darby Parr, Jack Keys, Merryn Byrne) on Saturday. United bounced back from last week’s defeat and showed they will be a definite threat with a polished and controlled display. Boorhaman have had an excellent season and are sure to improve next season.
Junior Grand Final The grand final was played at the Ball Park Corowa on Saturday in wonderful conditions before a very large and enthusiastic crowd. Wahgunyah were expected to coast to victory but the Corowa team had other ideas and pushed Wahgunyah to the brink of defeat, if not for Wahgunyah’s steadiness while under pressure the result could have been an upset win for Corowa Hewitt. Excellent tennis was played by all players and the matches were completed in the right spirit which is a complement to the coaches and the coordinators. Wahgunyah (Josh Parker, Jaxx Johnstone, Will Bergin, Hugh Bergin) defeated Corowa Hewitt (Hayden Moore, Oscar Rowe, Hudson Bilney, Abe Spencer) Player of the year was Hugh Bergin.
Grand Final Predictions Section 1 - Rutherglen have been the flagship of the association all season and should continue with a win on Saturday but, after Saturday’s performance Corowa won’t be a pushover and they’ll ensure Rutherglen will need to play at their peak if they want to win. Rutherglen to win 5-4 and three games. Section 2 - It would a brave person to bet against Hardcourt Pinkerton’s as they have been invincible all year and have dispatched all teams with relative ease and it is hard to see Myrrhee changing this this week. If Myrrhee are to challenge Hardcourt they will need to perform at their best but if they can win a couple of early sets the wheels might fall off Hardcourts’ inexperienced little red wagon. Selection will play a key
part in this result. Hardcourt 6-3 and eight games. Section 3 - The Wahgunyah Wahnation vs Wahgunyah United will be an interesting match as results have been close recently. This match will go right to the wire and will be decided by whichever handles the pressure best and seizes the opportunities when they arise. Wahnation to win 3-3 and one game. Results Section 1 Coorwa 8-64 def Wangaratta Hardcourt 0-24. Section 2 Myrrhee 7-67 def Everoton Red 2-37. Section 3 Wahgunyah United 6-48 def Boorhaman 0-17. Under 15 Grand Final Wahgunyah 4-377 def Corowa Hewitt 3-30.
JUNIOR STARS: Wangaratta under 12 basketballer Matilda Lang wrestles for the ball. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
Junior Warriors star at tournament
CONTROLLED: Corey Petersen rolls the wrists over the ball in City Colts Blue’s semi-final win over their intraclub opponents on Saturday at Bill O’Callaghan Oval. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
Junior cricket finals a thrill THE race for grand final glory is heating up in the junior cricket grades, with under 14 and 16 semi-finals played on the weekend, and the under 12 grand final between the two division champions going the way of Yarrawonga Mulwala Bulls. Up against City Colts White, the Bulls won the toss and chose to bowl, with City Colts making 2/86 from their 20 overs. Riley Sessions top scored with 14 runs, while Luca Solimo (12), Darcy Sanders (12) and Jimi Pell
(10) all contributed with the bat. In reply, Yarrawonga Mulwala’s Isaac McLarty belted 23* to help get the Bulls over the line, despite Pell’s efforts with the ball, netting him 2/4 from two overs. The under 14 semi-finals saw Rovers United Bruck Green get over Yarrawonga Mulwala to set up an intra-club grand final, after Rovers United Bruck Gold defeated City Colts by 11 runs. The Colts made 120 in response to RUB Gold’s 7/131, with Ryan Parsons top scoring for the
match with an unbeaten 51 to lead his side to the grand final. Rutherglen’s under 16 side overcame Yarrawonga Mulwala at Barkly Park by five wickets, chasing down the Lakers’ 63 run total in 19 overs, despite the best efforts of Yarrawonga Mulwala’s Jobe Fraser (41 runs, 1/2) and Nate Sheridan (3/19). Rutherglen will face City Colts Blue in the grand final after the Wangaratta side defeated City Colts White by 55 runs. Corey Petersen (53), Ben
Feldtmann (47) and Xavier Rosser (3/17 from 5.5 overs) all stood out for the victorious Colts Blue, while James Long (44) and Sam Mitchell (2/4 from six overs) performed well for Colts White. The under 14 grand final between Rovers United Bruck Gold and Green will be played at WJ Findlay Oval, and the under 16 decider will be played at Barkly Park - both matches will be played across Saturday and Sunday, with play commencing at 9am on both days.
THE weekend saw the Wangaratta Basketball Association’s U12/U14 Junior Basketball Tournament executed a tad differently than normal, but still undoubtedly a success for many local sides. Instead of being hosted at the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre, the event was held in Wodonga due to the ongoing works on the Wangaratta courts. This tournament is the last of the local tournaments, with just state championships left for the U18 boys (this coming weekend), U16 girls (this coming weekend), U14 boys and girls, and U12 boys and girls. The Warriors entered six teams, with the under 12 girls going all the way to win their grade in the division two competition. After a 10-29 loss to Benalla Breakers in round one, the Warriors thumped Wodonga (26-10) and Deniliquin (23-7) to reach their pool finals. A 16-point win over Yarrawonga Mulwala, and a narrow four point win over Mansfield Eagles sent the Warriors to a grand final showdown with Myrtleford. The Warriors fought out a tough contest, and led all game to record a 29-25 victory - Grace Ely (10 points), Amelliah Hart and Ames Rea (eight points each) were outstanding for the Warriors. In other grades, the under 12 boys made it to the semi-finals before a narrow loss to Yarrawonga Mulwala, and the under 14 div 1 boys also fell at the semi-final stage after a 34-52 loss to Echuca Pirates. The under 14 div 2 boys walked away from the tournament with just a single victory, a 10-point win over Myrtleford Saints, the under 14 div 1 girls lost 29-37 to Wodonga, and the under 14 div 2 girls made it to the quarter finals before suffering a 19-23 loss to Wodonga. ■ More photos page 16
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Lady Devils’ season off to incredible start WANGARATTA’S senior women’s side has taken the Albury Wodonga Football Association by storm, ripping through Cobram in their round one clash to take the win 4-1 on Sunday at South Wangaratta. Led by the talented Beth Cope, Wangaratta overcame early-game nerves to hit the back of the net in the 20th minute courtesy of firstgamer Jasmine Thompson. The Lady Devils would score twice more before the half, with their skill and fitness far outclassing their Cobram opponents. While a defensive error led to a conceded goal just before half-time, the Lady Devils rallied and scored another goal through the second half, with Bianca Mulqueen finishing with a pair and Hannah Swindley finding the back of the net as well. Coach Dan Kelly said the preseason efforts were paying dividends immediately. “It was good that Cobram was trying to take that next
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step up, they put up a really good fight all throughout the games,” he said. “They had so many new players and their willingness to run and chase was really good, and I think that’s what spurred my girls on - they saw we needed to overcome this battle they’ve put to us and we need to work twice as hard. “The first 10-15 minutes there were a lot of nerves first game of the season - but then they settled down and ground out some good goals and it went from there. “I think they could see they were probably the fitter side, even in the first half, with all the run and all the chances we were creating. “I think they could see that we really were on top of this game and were a step
above the opposition at halftime, it’s just about putting the game to bed.” Kelly said there were always elements to fine tune as the Lady Devils continue their campaign. “We conceded literally a tick before half-time,” he said. “We were three goals up, and the goal we conceded, it wasn’t because we were outplayed, it was an error and we can fix errors, so that’s not a real big issue. “In the game, we could’ve been six- or seven-nil up at half-time - that’s nothing against Cobram, they brilliantly stepped up against the sheer quality we had out there and it came together. “It’s just about putting that ball away and killing those games off when you get the chance so other teams don’t get a sniff in.” The reserve women enjoyed a bye, but will be prepared for their first match this weekend at home against Albury City on Sunday.
STELLAR START: Ruby Snowdon and the Lady Devils delivered a 4-1 thumping of Cobram to start their 2023 campaign. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
Whiley goal haul silences Roar in City’s opener
GUN: Ethan Whiley booted four goals in Wangaratta City’s 5-1 thrashing of Cobram.
ETHAN Whiley propelled Wangaratta City to a stunning 5-1 victory over Cobram Roar in round one of the AWFA competition. Whiley bagged a whopping four goals as the Devils showed that they will still be up to the task despite a number of key players leaving the club in the off-season. Dan Kelly also found the back of the net in the victory. First year division one coach Raff Molinaro said he was proud of his side’s efforts. “I think a lot of people were definitely surprised by the result, even myself to some extent,” Molinaro said. “Over pre-season we just tried to give ourselves the best lead up with playing practice games and things like that and I definitely think that helped. “We played a good amount of practice games including one Tuesday to get everyone up to speed and it all came together for round one.” Whiley flourished on the wing, replacing superstar Burchell who relocated to Melbourne in the off-season. “Obviously with ‘Burch’ (Burchell) going there are a lot of goals left up forward and Ethan banged them in on Sunday,” Molinaro said. “I think he’ll shine in that role, we needed a ‘flarey’ type of player to replace ‘Burch’ and he’s that type of player. “We’re lucky to still have Dan PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
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Kelly up front, he’s in great shape so hopefully they can both be dangerous for us this season.” Molinaro believes the victory will show the competition that the Devils won’t be easy beats. “Despite the changes to our squad we still have a good team that will hopefully challenge for top four,” he said. “Everyone gelled well together and the players proved that they’ll be around the mark this year.” Molinaro credited his defenders for their work in the victory. “I can’t fault anyone,” he said. “Stoycho (Ivanov) was a rock in defence, no one could get past him and Cooper Patterson and Tom Christison were also great at left and right back. “They handled Cobram’s wingers so well, that Corso kid (Anthony) created hassles last season and they did so well against him. “For two 18-year-old kids from Wangaratta they played a great part in the win and proved that they’re up to senior football.” Wangaratta City now turns their attention to Albury City at South Wangaratta Reserve this weekend.
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SPORT
SOFT TOUCH: Greg Renner played a backhand.
TAKE THAT: Sam Allen won the top section.
PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie
EVERGREEN: Frank Harris.
Sam Allen reigns supreme
By PHIL PECK THE Labour Day Long weekend reduced the number of aggregate entries by a few but for those that played on Saturday it ended up being an enjoyable autumn day with a slight breeze to accompany the 27 degrees that was supplied. Section one was taken out by Sam Allen with a full compliment of a four set win for the day. Sam hit his strokes hard and deep which brought many undone other than Barry Sullivan who seemed to adapt the best to finish in second place with 21 games. Mario Pane and Mark Brown were tied on 16 games apiece but it was Mario’s strong volley which allowed him to edge ahead on
games against to take third spot. Bringing up the rear and hitting some of his own finer shots was Carmine Adamo on 13 games. Frank Harris jumped out of the starting boxes and there was no stopping him. Come day’s end he won with 22 games from a fast-finishing Jim Gales on 21/15. Third position went to Greg Renner on 21/19 who at one stage in the third set played with his arm in a sling, and still came out winning the odd point much to the disgrace of both Mike Falkenberg (16 games) and Maree Sullivan (14 games). Noel Kneebone arrived at the courts for his first aggregate match since Moses was a boy and did he hand out a lesson.
PACING CUP WINNER: Wotdidusaaay strides to victory in the Wangaratta Pacing Cup.
He took all before him to the cleaners with a score of 24/13. Mark Gorman was closest with 19 games from Peter Curran with 16 games. The old silver fox in Pat Flynn finished on 15 games. Andrew Cope finally got back on the winners list as he won section four with 21 games. Coming in second was Phil Dryden with 20 games from the prancing Geoff Allen on 19 games. Geoff Davidson had a day to forget as he scratched and clawed his way to the finish line with 12 games. Section five saw Jason Tan arrive to the courts early for some practice, which worked a treat as he only gave away nine games for the
day to finish with a score of 24/9. Max McAulliffe finished the closest with 16 games to end in second position. Russell Canning came crashing down as he finished the day with 14 games from Simon Young on 12 games. Its been a long time between drinks but finally Alan Busk captured a glass with his efforts to win section six with 24 games from a defiant Beth Cope whom ended the day in second spot with 17 games. John Shanley ended the day with 16 games from Mick Keogh on 13 games. Entries to the Saturday aggregate play are needed to be in prior to 12:30pm and can be done through the club website www.wanglawn-
TROTTERS CHAMP: Sonny Brooke won the Wangaratta Trotters Cup.
tennis.com.au, via phone (03) 5721 2438, or simply by placing your name on the aggregate sheet in the clubhouse. The club had its first Friday night social tennis a few weeks back and after that success, another will be undertaken this Friday, March 17 at 5:45pm. It is open to all calibre of player whether you are just a beginner, whether you have been playing for years, or if you once played and thought that you might give it a try again. Registration is required as per QR Code, or online via club website as the pizza and drinks need to be arranged. Cost is $15 for non-members and $5 for members.
HAPPY CONNECTIONS: Connections of Wotdidusaaay were stoked with the victory.
Wangaratta Pacers and Trotters Cup night a success By WILLSON MACK SONNY Brooke ($9.50) and Wotdidusaaay ($3.10) saluted in the Wangaratta Trotters and Pacing Cups respectively on Sunday night. Sonny Brooke led from start to finish in the trotters event to win by 3.2 metres, while Wotdidusaaay finished 3.6 metres ahead of runner up Rocky Creed.
The Sunday evening at Avian Park wasn’t without its worries though with rain drizzling down around 5pm but the club still managed to have approximately 800 to 1000 spectators attend the meet Wangaratta Harness Club secretary Bernadette Costantino said it was a great night had by all. “I was certainly worried when it started drizzling but
all things turned out alright considering,” Costantino said. “The crowd was probably down a little bit because of the rain, it started at 5pm when people were deciding whether to come or not, I had a few calls from people asking if it was still on. “We still managed 800 to 1000 people though and the officials at HRV (Harness Racing Victoria) were surprised
with the amount there.” Costantino was stoked with the entertainment. “Steve Bowen did a great job, he always does a fantastic job,” she said. “He had the kids up dancing in the rain and none of them could’ve cared less. “The racing was great as well, there were no falls which was a big bonus.” Locals Results
Olly Odd Potts for Sharon Hahne ran a credible fourth in race two considering drawing the outside barrier. Tara Leeann (race three) with Mark Buckingham aboard just got pipped at the post after leading throughout. For the Carey family, it was an emotional Michael Carey Tribute Wangaratta Pace. Oktolove for trainer Leigh
Shannon was beaten in a close finish for third at the odds of $61 in race four. Sheetweb Weaver (race five) for trainer Peter Romero finished second, losing by half a head. Barwen Storm for Barry Healey stormed home to win at the odds of $7.00 in race seven, while Wayne Anderson’s The Golden Cross for run a credible third.
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ON THE BURST WANGARATTA junior basketball star Amelliah Hart attacks the ring in the under 12’s match against Deniliquin Giants at the Wangaratta Basketball Tournament. Story: page 17. Snapshots page 16. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
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BEN Brisbourne enjoyed a stellar weekend of racing, coming away with three winners. Brisbourne kicked Saturday off with Bromeo ($1.40) win his maiden in in race four at Corowa, followed by Elveena ($4.60) giving her trainer back-to-back Towong Cups. Stunning grey Kooled ($3.40) then showed his
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class on Sunday with victory in the $125,000 Vobis Gold Eldorado at Echuca. Rising sprinter Hell Queen ($1.40) also won her
maiden last Thursday by six and a half lengths. “Bromeo did a super job, he’s been sitting on speed in tough races but he took a sit this time and hit the line well,” Brisbourne said. “He’ll be freshened up now and I think he can pick up some nice three-year-old races in the future. “Elveena was great off a
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weak back up from Wangaratta Cup day. “She hit the line brilliantly and it was nice to win back-to-back Towong Cups.” Four-year-old gelding Kooled led from start to finish, winning by close to a length with Hannah Edgley in the saddle. “All the planets aligned for Kooled on Sunday,”
Brisbourne said. “There was a bit of rain which helped him and it was a race we’ve been gtargeting for a while so it was great to come away with a win. “Hannah rides him for most of his trackwork so they’ve got a good relationship together and I think it was the biggest winner for her prizemoney wise as well.
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“She’s now going to Perth to ride in an apprentice series so we wish her all the best.” Two-year-old filly Hell Queen will now be targeted at Saturday week’s group three TBV Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes after her dominant maiden victory. “It was a perfect day for Hell Queen last week,” Brisbourne said.
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