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OUTDOOR EDUCATION Whitfield District Primary School students including Maya Knowles, Charlie Morgan, Josh Andrews, Esther Grounds and Sylvie Grounds are not only taking care of their school's bountiful garden, but joining the King Basin Landcare Group on its quest to regenerate the habitat along Jessie's Creek. Read more about their activities on page 14. PHOTO: Anita McPherson

STAYING STRONG SES unit lauds community, y, urges g care after moderate flooding g returns to the region g

COMMUNITY members have been urged to stay resilient amid the region’s most recent moderate flooding event, which has inundated homes, closed roadways and stretched emergency service workers in recent days.

Torrential rainfall and flash flooding which struck the North East at the weekend saw both the Ovens and King rivers rise rapidly this

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week, with the Ovens River at Wangaratta peaking at 12.64m, just shy of the major flood level (12.7m), early yesterday morning.

Wangaratta aerodrome’s automatic weather station (AWS) recorded a little more

than 65mm of rain between Saturday and Monday, while up to 144mm fell at Mount Hotham, diverting into the Ovens River catchment.

With flooding events becoming a recurring theme throughout the rural city in recent months, Wangaratta SES unit controller Jess Zuber said it was vital community members continued to care for themselves and their neighbours.

“We know people are exhausted, we know people are sick of constant flooding events - the reality is we are too, we’re just as exhausted and tired of it,” she said.

“Now’s the time to really make sure you are looking after yourself and your neighbours - there’s a lot of people on alert 24/7, it seems like every weekend we’ve got more rain coming and it is taking a toll.”

Local SES crews continued to build on what has proved to be a mountain of work at the weekend, responding to an estimated 30 requests for assistance to take the unit’s tally to more than 160 since the start of October.

Widespread road closures were felt throughout the region, particularly on Sunday and Monday as lengths of the Hume Freeway between Winton and Springhurst and the

Great Alpine Road at Tarrawingee were closed to traffic.

Ms Zuber said a groundswell of community activity online had kept motorists abreast of road closures and road conditions, negating the need for any water rescues in the local region at the weekend.

“It’s great to see the community really responding to our safety messages,” she said.

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From page 1 “We understand people have to go out to work and to appointments and those sorts of things, and people are really trying to plan the best route to get to work - the safest way - which is just fantastic to see.

“I think the results show in that we didn’t have any water rescues, we haven’t had any car accidents - people have been driving to the conditions as much as possible and they’re preparing and planning ahead.”

With between 10 and 25mm of rain currently forecast to fall on Wangaratta between Saturday and Monday, Ms Zuber said it was important all residents impacted by flooding alerted the SES. “We know there were homes in Tarrawingee and we know houses that we’ve been to that have been impacted but we are seeing that there’s probably more in our community than we know about,” she said.

“If water has gone through we probably can’t help you in stopping the water, but we do have access to services which can support you into the future - whether that is emergency accommodation - and it helps with getting financial support from government agencies if we know about it.

“We just want people to be aware that we do have access to support and we can help people.”

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By RYAN MALCOLM RIVERINE flooding which closed parts of the Great Alpine Road and inundated sheds in the Tarrawingee township saw the local CFA brigade declare an emergency early on Sunday morning.

Torrential rainfall of close to 100mm was reported throughout Beechworth on Saturday and Sunday, with water diverting into Hodgson Creek, weaving through Everton Upper and ultimately topping its banks near Tarrawingee’s Great Alpine Road crossing from Sunday.

The creek usually joins the Ovens River southwest of Tarrawingee.

Tarrawingee CFA captain David Gilbert said emergency crews had sounded the brigade’s station alarm three times around 7am on Sunday morning, in order to alert residents to the flood.

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Jess Zuber said flooding through the township had reminded crews of the 2018 floods.

“We knew the Ovens and King rivers would give us a little bit of grief, which they have,” she said.

“We knew the flash flooding and those isolated storms would cause some issues but we didn’t know where they were going to land.

“Obviously with Tarrawingee it was very much a repeat of 2018 nearly that I think caused some great concerns.

“There was some devastation with some houses inundated, the pub almost inundated with water again - we saw the highway closed again with water over the road, nowhere near as bad as 2018.”

The Great Alpine Road was subsequently re-opened to traffic on Monday morning, with reduced speed limits enforced near Kays Road, Tarrawingee, Gapsted, and near Eurobin.

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Monday to protect the township, as the creek continued to rise and fall, according to Mr Gilbert.

“The creek doesn’t know what it wants to do,” he said.

“The bridge clogs up with tree matter and then the water can’t go anywhere - the bridge is like a little dam.

“We used the siren at the fire station as an alert system - three cycles is a standard emergency alert.

“If the alarm goes off three times in a cycle, it means the township is under some sort of emergency.”

Mr Gilbert said houses either side of the Great Alpine Road bridge, which is just west of the Beechworth-Wangaratta road turnoff had been under threat, however, only one home had water enter.

SES crews were on scene assisting the township on Sunday, deploying an excavator in an effort to clear debris near the bridge.

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Promise of one-stop-shop for women’s health in city A NEW women’s health clinic at Northeast Health Wangaratta will be established alongside other support services as part of a $71 million plan to provide a wraparound health service for women in the region under a re-elected Labor Government.

The election promise announced yesterday will invest almost $58 million

to create 20 comprehensive women's health clinics across Victoria - a one-stop shop for women needing treatment or advice on issues from contraception to pelvic pain.

Labor said it will work with Aboriginal health organisations to deliver an additional dedicated Aboriginal-led women’s health clinic, providing tailored

support for Aboriginal women.

It will also ensure the clinics provide culturallyappropriate care for women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including refugees.

A $2 million investment will also provide $20,000 scholarships for 100 extra specialists, to support the training and recruitment of

workers for the new clinics.

For women who cannot attend one of the clinics, an investment of $5.3m will be made for a Mobile Women’s Health Clinic to visit remote parts of the state.

To provide crucial information and advice on pregnancy and sexual health, a re-elected Labor Government will invest a further $6.4 million to establish

another nine sexual and reproductive health hubs - expanding the network to 20 hubs.

The hubs provide information to women about contraception and pregnancy options, including clinical services for women who choose long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods and support services for women who opt

for medical termination of pregnancy.

Premier Daniel Andrews said for too long, too many women haven’t been listened to and their health issues have been ignored.

“This plan will transform women's healthcare, ensuring every Victorian woman can access the support and treatment they need and deserve,” Mr Andrews said.

Sweet relief for diabetics Wangaratta g familyy welcomes Commonwealth subsidyy on next ggeneration insulin p pumps p A WANGARATTA family is among those to express joy following the Federal Government’s announcement on Sunday that access to the next generation of Omnipod insulin pumps would be subsidised from December 1.

Kylie Wealands, who along with daughter Georgia (11) lives with type 1 diabetes, spoke to the Wangaratta Chronicle in March to voice her hope that the Omnipod Insulin Management System, which includes waterproof adhesive pods, would be added to the National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS).

She said she and Georgia had found plenty of positives with the pods in terms of streamlining the management of their diabetes.

When Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler announced that the disposable pods (which are replaced every three days) would be subsidised through the NDSS at community pharmacies from December 1, Kylie’s initial reaction was one of disbelief, which quickly turned to relief.

She said the introduction of the subsidy meant purchasing pods for the insulin management system, which works alongside a touchscreen device that programs and controls the pod, would now cost the family $52 rather than $800 each month.

“This just removes the pressure of constant worry

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about the cost,” she said.

“We both wear the pods, and we both accidentally knock them off occasionally, or find that they don’t work, and I’ve noticed Georgia will worry if she does bump them off because she knows the cost involved, so it eases that pressure.”

Having added their voices to the push for a subsidy earlier this year, Kylie said Georgia and her younger daughter Emma (9) were proud to think they may have played a part in prompting the Albanese government to act on its pre-election promise to assist people with type 1 diabetes.

Coupled with Kylie, partner Damien and Georgia and Emma's support of the October Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund walk, through which they raised $2068 by walking 158km as a family, their efforts are part of their push to help find a cure for the condition.

“It does give you some hope” Kylie said.

“In Georgia’s short time of having diabetes (she was diagnosed in July, 2020), the changes have been astounding - far greater than in the 27 years since I was diagnosed.”

Kylie said she was grateful for the progress, espe-

cially considering the subsidy would make for a more equitable health system, offering more people access to the tubeless, wearable, waterproof, easy-to-use technology.

In addition to the pod subsidy, the touchscreen device is being added to the prosthesis list, making it available to patients for free through their private health insurance.

Those without private health insurance will be able to access the touchscreen device through a subscription fee to the device maker, Insulet.

“This means the cost of Omnipods will be on par with tubed pumps, for which private health can also be used, so it is fair for all type 1 diabetics,” Kylie said.

Minister Butler said the subsidy meant freedom of choice for Australians with type 1 diabetes, “as well as the freedom from wires and tubes”.

Mike Wilson, chief executive officer of Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund, thanked the government for delivering the initiative.

“This funding is so important for the type 1 diabetes community, who each day must face the significant mental, social and economic toll this chronic condition brings,” he said.

“Providing people who live with type 1 diabetes more affordable access to the management technolo-

gies of their choice is key to improving health outcomes and reducing financial burden, and it’s wonderful that Omnipod will now be more accessible to more people who want it.

“When combined with the increased subsidisation

for continuous and flash glucose monitors as of July 1 this year, which was so well-received, the 130,000 Australians living with this condition can now better harness the full power of diabetes management technologies.”

HOORAY: Kylie Wealands and daughters Emma and Georgia celebrate the news that pods which Kylie and Georgia employ to manage their type 1 diabetes will be subsidised by the Federal Government from December 1.

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Crime catches up to driver

A WANGARATTA court has heard that police were forced to abandon their pursuit of a vehicle driven by a Glenrowan man, after the blue Nissan Pulsar slid around corners at speed through Wangaratta's residential streets earlier this year.

The 27-year-old faced Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Monday, plead-

ing guilty to a number of driving charges following several run-ins with police over a five-day period in July.

The court heard the defendant had returned a positive test for methylamphetamine following a Williams Road intercept on July 18, before police saw the man's blue Nissan Pulsar leaving an “address of high interest”

around midday on July 22.

Police prosecutor Constable Imogen Akers said police had followed the vehicle for a time, noting three people were onboard near Burke Street.

After police activated their lights and sirens, the Nissan slowed and appeared to pull to the left before accelerating and sliding on to Flanagan Street, reportedly

turning out of sight of members.

Police later located the man on August 3, riding a bicycle in Wangaratta around 2am.

He admitted to driving the Pulsar as it escaped police less than a fortnight previous, and told police he “took off because of people in the car”.

Magistrate Peter Dunn

said the defendant’s drug use could be a “slippery slope into the prison cells or Glenrowan cemetery”, however, defence counsel Eadie Allen said her client had commenced regular drug counselling since the incident, and was set to begin a residential rehabilitation stint in the coming weeks.

She noted her client had no prior convictions and

Friday night lights for Barefoot cast WANGARATTA Players’ newest production gets underway this Friday at the Stage Door in Evans Street.

Directed by Fiona Evans, this production of Neil Simon’s light-hearted play “Barefoot in the Park” is full of laughs as well as poignant moments.

The original production was Neil Simon’s longest-running hit and the tenth longest running non-musical play in Broadway history.

The story centres on newlyweds Paul - a conservative, buttoned-up lawyer and - and Corrie a vibrant, free-spirit who just wishes Paul would loosen up and run ‘Barefoot in the Park’.

It is at times hilarious, poignant and a whole lot of fun as the couple approach life’s challenges and adjust to married life with their ‘opposites attract’ personalities.

The cast includes Jess Grant and Shane Tomkins as newlyweds Corrie and Paul Bratter with an excellent support cast including Shane Douthie as Victor Valasco, Colette Quin as Ethel Banks, Leo Harwood as Harry Pepper and Bob Head as the delivery man.

The Wangaratta Players’ 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.

Friday and Saturday nights will be from 7.30pm and Sunday matinee performances start at 2pm.

Tickets are selling fast so book online now at www.trybooking.com/CDTGR or contact the ticket secretary for more information on 0423 298 830.

had made significant efforts to turn his life around, and she requested Mr Dunn place her client on a good behaviour bond.

Mr Dunn noted the seriousness of the offending in escaping police, imposing a $1200 fine without a conviction.

He also banned the defendant from driving for at least six months.

Exhibition opening at Art Gallery on Ovens AN exhibition by resident artist Wenda Grant called Outside Of The Lines will be officially opened at the Art Gallery on Ovens in the laneway off Murphy Street on Friday.

The new body of work evolved from the artist's exploration of the many forms of line, and particularly the way the sky and the ocean came together, captured in vivid colour.

The opening will be held at 5pm with music by Alana White and all are welcome.

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NO TIME TO REST: You won’t be bored during Colette Quin’s performance as Ethel Banks, pictured here after an adventerous night on the town in the Wangaratta Players’ production of ‘Barefoot in the Park’.

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SECOND generation Rutherglen winemaker Jen Pfeiffer received the Colin Richardson Memorial Trophy for the Most Successful Exhibitor at the 2022 Victorian Wine Show, on behalf of Pfeiffer Wines, during an award presentation event held on November 10.

It marks the fifth consecutive time Pfeiffer Wines have been awarded the trophy, a testament to the ongoing pursuit of quality at the winery.

Chris Pfeiffer said it was wonderful to win the Colin Richardson Trophy, made even more meaningful “as Colin was a good friend”.

The result builds on Pfeiffer Wines recent sine show success, including a trophy at the Cowra Wine Show, seven trophies at the Rutherglen Wine Show and three trophies at the Australian Fortified Wine Show.

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A $1500 fine amid illegal weapons haul

AUSTRALIAN STORIES: Wangaratta Art Gallery curator Ashlee Laing said the photographs in the new exhibition reflect the beauty and distinct spirit of Australia, its people and places.

PHOTO: Belinda Harrison

Australia in focus AN exhibition of iconic photographs and stories from Australia's outback, bush, and coast will be officially opened at Wangaratta Art Gallery on Friday.

A Portrait of Australia: Stories Through the lens of Australian Geographic, is touring the country as part of an unprecedented partnership between the National Museum of Australia and Australian Geographic.

The stunning display of large format photographic prints unites the expertise of Australian Geographic's acclaimed photographers and the National Museum's inter-

pretive storytelling experience.

National Museum director Dr Mathew Trinca said it was a marvellous opportunity to take Australian stories to venues around the country by combining the National Museum's exhibition and curatorial expertise with Australian Geographic's 30 years of unparalleled photographic coverage of Australia's land, nature and people.

“This exhibition celebrates the bush, the outback, the coast and the people who live and work there,” Dr Trinca said.

“Featuring photographs from the Australian Geographic ar-

chive, it will transport you to some of the most rugged and remote parts of the country where you will discover the remarkable stories of ordinary Australians.”

Wangaratta Art Gallery curator Ashlee Laing said the gallery was delighted to host the exhibition.

“A Portrait of Australia will gladden gallery audiences this summer with photographs that reflect the beauty and distinct spirit of Australia, its people and places,” Ashlee said.

The photographs will tour Australia for the next two years and were drawn from a book A Portrait

of Australia, which was produced to celebrate 30 years of Australian Geographic's magazine.

Venues around the country can select from a collection of 60 photographs to tell their own regional stories - and the stories of the nation.

The exhibition will be on display in Wangaratta Art Gallery until February 12, 2023.

The opening will be held on Friday from 5pm to 7:30pm and it is free to attend, with bookings required by visiting www.wangarattaartgallery.com.au or call 5722 0865.

A WANGARATTA man found in possession of an assortment of throwing knives and a gel blaster rifle has been hit with a $1500 fine.

Facing Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Monday, the defendant pleaded guilty to possession of prohibited weapon charges, after police uncovered the illicit items during a search of the man’s Burke Street property on July 25.

Police prosecutor Sergeant Stuart Pritchard said police had been called to the address after a reported domestic dispute, with a woman exiting the home noting a weapon was on the bedroom floor.

The defendant was said to have exited the home and thrown a baton-shaped torch onto the front lawn of the property in view of the police, who later searched the bedroom and found a number of sheathed double-edged throwing knives and a gel blaster in the shape of a rifle.

Sgt Pritchard noted the possession of balanced throwing knives was illegal without the express permission from the chief commissioner of police.

Defence counsel Nancy Battiato said her client had kept the weapons under his bed following their purchase on Ebay, and noted he had not been aware he was prohibited from keeping weapons as the respondent in a family violence intervention order.

However, Magistrate Peter Dunn said the man had been foolish to keep the weapons, regardless of the court order in place.

“No one’s allowed to have a gel blaster,” he said.

“To think that you could own something that looks exactly like a rifle, without a licence or a permit, is ridiculous.”

Mr Dunn noted the defendant had a relevant prior, ordering the forfeiture of all weapons seized.

“He wouldn’t want to get another (prior) because he’ll end up in prison,” he said.

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Region strengthens in face of flood THE community spirit which prevailed in the face of another round of moderate flooding at the weekend was a major positive out of so much disruption.

The Ovens River again threatened the major flood level, in turn inundating homes and closing major thoroughfares throughout the region, and again our SES crews were up to the task.

The sheer consistency of flooding events has seen our local emergency service unit respond to almost an entire year‘s worth of callouts in a six week period, building on the strong reputation and tireless effort the region‘s firefighters showcased while fighting the North East fires three summers ago.

Hit by fires, COVID and now consistent flooding, the region has shown itself to be blessed with resilient people, who are willing to support and care for their fellow locals.

It‘s vital this quality continues to shine through, because from all reports persistent rain and flooding events are not expected to subside in the short–term and many people, particularly elderly persons unable to effectively manage their flood risk, could be impacted.

With challenging driving conditions and major road closures seen throughout the North East at the weekend, it was also pleasing to see the efforts made by residents to limit their risk of driving through floodwaters.

Facebook noticeboards were rife with conversation about the quality of roads, with residents sharing first–hand accounts of road closures to ensure all motorists arrived to and from their destinations safely.

The community has faced down persistent natural disasters, and learnt and strengthened as a result.

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Georgina Johnson: Aww god I hope my friends and family are safe I’m a Byawatha girl, I feel so anxous my mum has had power issues it must be terrifying sending hugs please stay safe

Facebook users also commented on the moving Remembrance Day service at Oxley on Friday, which marked the 100 year centenary of the Oxley Shire Soldiers Memorial.

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Facebook users also commented on V/Lines’ new VLocity trains which will stay off the North East line and replaced by buses indefinitely while V/Line investigates suspensions related problems.

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Have your say on industrial relations bill THE Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill was rushed through the House of Representatives last Thursday, just two weeks after the complex legislation was introduced to Parliament.

I voted against the legislation, despite supporting the goal of the bill.

Workers in my electorate need a wage rise.

We are in the bottom third of electorates for wages.

We desperately need to get wages moving especially as cost of living grows.

I want wages to increase, particularly for women; I want more people working; and I want our businesses to succeed.

But the way in which the government had moved to rush through important, complex legislation without time to be properly scrutinised, and before a senate committee inquiring into the bill had reported back, meant I couldn’t vote in favour of it.

The job of a conscientious legislator is to do that scrutiny, to understand what questions need to be asked to safeguard for unintended consequences.

In my mind, the speed at which the government has progressed this bill does not do justice to the very serious intent of the problem this legislation is seeking to solve.

I was concerned about the possibility of unintended consequences for small businesses attempting to navigate the new proposed single-interest test.

The employee threshold for small business - currently defined as 15 or less employees was a significant concern of everyone I spoke to in the short time I had to consider the bill.

I genuinely hope the government works constructively with the senate and that the bill may come back to this place in a form that I could support.

While that debate is happening, I will do all I can to engage in good faith with the people most affected by it.

People in Indi who think they would be affected by the bill can contact me by email at helen.haines.mp@aph.gov.au to express their views.

Helen Haines, Independent MP for Indi

Parkland proposal ignores ratepayers THE proposal by the Rural City of Wangaratta to sell off parkland in Kiwanis Park tells the residents of Wangaratta that our council didn’t listen to residents over the past couple of years when they allowed

Should solar ‘farm’ developments be allowed on premium agricultural land?

DRIVE WITH CARE: Moderate flooding throughout the rural city saw a number of major roadways closed on Sunday and Monday, with local motorists diverted significant distances. Despite remaining open, Snow Road (pictured) had water across at least one lane, as drivers throughout the region were encouraged to slow down in the face of challenging driving conditions.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling the removal of mature trees and remnant vegetation all in the name of development.

Russell Sully’s points (The Chronicle, November 11) to the short sightedness of planning need to be heeded.

I point you to Michael Leunig’s poem, The Awfulness, and also urge residents to complete the survey regarding this development which is available on the RCOW website.

Save our landscape.

Claire Russell, Wangaratta

The good, the bad and the ugly of region The Good. The amazing Wangaratta Concert Orchestra performance at WPACC last Friday night.

We should all be very proud of such local talent.

This was followed with a Sunday afternoon performance at WPACC featuring the Victorian Men’s Welsh Choir.

Both performances were very well attended, entertaining and enjoyable.

The Bad... not much to explain here.

No trains running again to Melbourne.

What a sorry and never ending saga this continues to be.

Sincere thanks to those involved for capably organising us onto the coaches and

also to the drivers.

We actually made far better time on the coach than the last train trip we attempted to make 20 months ago but were looking forward to a trip on the much heralded VLocity train.

It may have been better to have tested the train’s suspension fully before launching them too early (perhaps a forthcoming election may have precipitated the early launch?).

The Ugly. Wangaratta council’s proposal to sell off part of Kiwanis Park to put money into another area, halving the original public land.

Really, very ugly!

Colleen Jackel, Wangaratta

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Councillors back farm build Local oca flood ood knowledge o edge sees o officer’s ce s recommendation eco e dat o to refuse e use permit pe t overruled o e u ed

By STEVE KELLY B ALL but one Rural City of Wangaratta councillor has overruled a council officer’s recommendation to refuse a permit to build a dwelling at 204 Upper King River Road, with original concerns around flooding risks.

The subject land contains one inhabitable existing dwelling but reports suggest the new building could be subject to flooding, there were environmental risks, it was not consistent with farming zone, nor the planning scheme.

Sole the perS l submitter b itt tto th mit, North East Catchment Management Authority, said “the dwelling site does not meet the planning requirements”.

“In particular, the access route to the proposed dwelling is subject to deep flooding in a one per cent annual exceedance probability (AEP) flood event,” NECMA’s assessment read.

Despite concerns, Cr Harry Bussell moved a motion to grant the application at council’s monthly meeting and it was supported by all council-

Cr JJack Herry. llors, barring b i C kH Cr Bussell detailed that it was a working farm and it would be beneficial to the operation and although he has looked at all the reports concerning the farm, it was his local knowledge of the area that convinced his decision.

“Quite frankly Mr mayor, the main report is the report of local knowledge and if you want to know where flood waters go, there’s not many local people that can't verify that,” Cr Bussell said.

“We’ve just had a major flood of around 10,000 mega-

litres a d day going down th the lit i d King River and the floods went nowhere near this place.

“Mind you, it was almost a metre deep over council roads at Edi, in 1998 there was around 40,000ML a day that went over the spillway at William Hovell so it’s four times this major flood and it went nowhere near this building site.

“It would be safe to conclude that the only way it went near this building site was if Lake William Hovell got bogged.

don’t’t b believe we should “I d li h ld be building houses where they will get water in them, but this is not one of those places.”

In debate, Cr Herry said NECMA has put a lot of weight on the access road which is in a depression or deeper area.

He said there was a suggestion about building up the access roads within a flood overlay would also be questionable and dubious as to whether they would receive assent of the planning department

Officeworks Wangaratta, community help students in need OFFICEWORKS Wangaratta has thanked the local community for their efforts in contributing $3248 to the total $650,000 raised for the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation (ALNF), as part of the 2022 Officeworks Literacy is Freedom Appeal.

This year, Officeworks is celebrating a decade-long partnership with the ALNF, which raises funds to provide vital education resources and learning support to children and communities in need across Australia.

The annual appeal, which took place throughout October in-store and online, will help support 5400 students across Australia.

All funds raised by the Officeworks Literacy is Freedom Appeal will go to support the ALNF’s proven and community-led literacy and language programs, which work to close the literacy gap for First Nations, refugees and other vulnerable Australian children.

THANKFUL SMILES: Kaylene Penman (left), Rosmary Jarrott (centre) and Simone Kemp are stoked with Officeworks Wangaratta’s $3248 contribution towards its nationwide Literacy is Freedom Appeal.

Officeworks Wangaratta store business manager, Rhi Bradfield, said she is thrilled with the contribution the Officeworks team and custom-

ers have achieved in this year's appeal.

“We’d like to thank the Wangaratta community for their continued support of

Wangaratta Repair Cafe needs volunteers THE team behind the Wang Repair Cafe will be holding a volunteer crew catch up at Charlie’s Burger Bar in Wangaratta tomorrow night at 6.30pm.

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or any referral f l authority. th it Cr Herry cited a planning practices document that has clear indicators as to why you wouldn’t approve developments such as this.

“If it relies on low level access to and from the site; or if it is likely to increase the burden on emergency services and the risks to emergency personnel,” he read from the document.

“These are the reasons why a development should be refused if it’s likely to cause an unacceptable increase in flood risk.”

Winton track upgrade is a Labor promise THE Labor Government has committed to upgrading the motorsport facilities at Winton if re-elected in the upcoming state election.

Labor will invest $250,000 to upgrade the Winton Motor Raceway to make sure more locals can enjoy competing close to home.

Motor sport is the lifeblood of Winton, helping to bring communities and families together.

Many of the members are local, but the raceway attracts people from around the state, providing much needed visitors to the region.

Labor candidate for Euroa, Angela Tough, spoke with the raceway's club secretary Garry Gourlay after the funding announcement was made.

"Sport is such a big part of our community, it’s why we're backing local clubs to invest in upgrades and improvements so more local families can stay active and get engaged,” Ms Tough said.

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Drug use still high: report

A WANGARATTA MP says it is vital the next Victorian government reinstates investment in the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) sector after the state again ranked high in the latest National Wastewater Drug Monitoring report.

Derryn Hinch’ Justice Party Member for Northern Victoria, Tania Maxwell, said the state ranked first in capital city consumption of methylamphetamine, heroin and ketamine, while regional Victoria ranked first for ketamine consumption and second for heroin and oxycodone.

The report found rates of methylamphetamine con-

Regional eg o a Vicc top for o ketamine, eta e, 2nd d for o heroin, e o ,o oxyy use sumption increased in capital cities and regional sites, as the AOD sector restated its call to boost alcohol and drug support services.

Ms Maxwell said the Parliamentary Budget Office on Friday published a DHJP election policy costing to reinstate funding to the AOD sector that was cut in the 2022-23 Victorian budget.

The PBO estimates the reinstatement would cost $46.5 million a year over the next decade.

The costing noted govern-

ment spending in 2021-22 of $308.6 million on ‘Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation’ and $44.5m for ‘Drug Prevention and Control’, totalling $353.1m.

In comparison, the 2022-23 budget allocated $313.3m, a cut of $39.8m.

Ms Maxwell said the latest wastewater report was an important indicator of the need for sustained investment in the AOD sector to reduce drug related crime and other harms.

It follows her release earlier

this month of a policy costing to establish a specialist drug court in Mildura.

A 2018 AIHW report found that alcohol and drugs are responsible for 6.7 per cent of Australia’s disease burden and 4.5pc of all Australian deaths.

“Reducing substance abuse in the community means less crime, less victims of crime and better wellbeing for individuals and their families,” Ms Maxwell said.

“That’s why adequate funding of these services is important to us.

“There are more than 4000 Victorians waiting for addiction counselling in Victoria and yet we’ve seen nearly $40m cut in the last budget and not a single election commitment from the major parties so far to address the shortfall.

“The major parties need to step up and explain to our communities how they intend to stop the spiral of addiction that is a continuing scourge in regional Victorian communities.”

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Party was also critical of the Labor government scrapping the AOD Workforce Initiative, which supplied $25m to the sector and 100 AOD workers, saying this could mean up to 85,000 fewer standard counselling sessions would be available over the next decade.

The election statement of the peak organisation representing Victoria’s publiclyfunded AOD services, VAADA, described the situation as “grave” and called for a significant uplift in the sector, including regional services, to meet the escalating demand for services.

Theft spree ended in chase through paddock A NORTH East man has vowed to recommence his cancer treatment upon his release from prison, after he attempted to flee from police while towing a stolen trailer along the Hume Freeway earlier this year.

The 25-year-old appeared at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court via WebeX from Marngoneet prison on Monday, pleading guilty to a number of car, property and fuel theft charges following a four-day crime spree in September.

Police Sergeant Stuart Pritchard said a trailer and quad bike stolen from a Bowerbird Way address on September 2 were identified by police members headed southbound along the Hume Freeway some three days later, towed by a white VT Commodore bearing stolen number plates.

The vehicle was found pulled to the side of the freeway near the Baddaginnie exit, with police later locating and arresting the driver as he attempted to escape through a nearby paddock around 4.25pm.

Sgt Pritchard said the plates had been reported stolen from a Wollert address in July, with the same white Commodore and plates observed stealing a cumulative $217 of fuel from two Wangaratta petrol stations on September 4 and 5.

The accused was also said to have stolen a box trailer from a Moorabbin address on September 3 and attached it to a white Ford vehicle previously stolen from a Kalkallo address, before being involved in a collision on Snow Road

around 3am on September 4.

The court heard the accused had left the scene of the crash.

Defence counsel Jacinta Robinson said her client had been managing a testicular cancer diagnosis and had sought treatment while spending 69 days in custody, however, had yet to see a doctor.

She noted the cancer had spread to his stomach and lungs, and said a further term of imprisonment could significantly jeopardise his health, outlining her client’s plans to move to Wollert with his partner upon his release from custody.

Magistrate Peter Dunn imposed a 69-day prison sentence, and a further $1200 fine for a number of driving offences.

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THE inaugural Australian Pollinator Count has started as part of Australian Pollinator Week, and Wangaratta and district community members are being encouraged to take part.

The count runs from November 12-20, and it involves identifying the different types of insects in your garden, local park or on a farm.

There’s a simple pollinator count guide to help with identify insects and record the pollinators you observe on a flower or bush for 10 minutes, and register your results online (visit www.

australianpollinatorcount. au.)

Australian Native Bee Foundation chief executive officer Fiona Chambers says the count is an important research project that requires the power of citizen scientists from all parts of Australia.

“More than three-quarters of the world's food crops rely, to some extent, on insect pollination for yield or quality, and more than 95 per cent of plant species need animal pollinators to help them reproduce,” she said.

“Yet there is very little information available about the vast majority of natural pollinators.

“We need a countrywide review of the state of pollinators, and to do this we need everyone to take part.”

Ms Chambers said the Australian Pollinator Count is a long-term project to monitor the status and trends of pollinator populations, including more than 2000 species of bees, along with thousands of species of flies, butterflies, moths, wasps, beetles and other insects.

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Help improve cancer care

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

RURAL City of Wangaratta community members with personal experience of cancer, or as a carer for a loved one, are invited to have their say on how cancer care can be improved.

Murray PHN’s Cancer Shared Care project aims to improve the health and outcomes of people living with cancer, cancer survivors and their carers, through enhanced care coordination.

A workshop on Wednesday, November 30 at the

Wangaratta workshop a chance for community’s input

Wangaratta Library will focus on exploring how GPs, nurses, oncologists and other health professionals can work together to improve support for people living with cancer in the region.

Wangaratta has been identified as having a high incidence and mortality for breast, colorectal, prostate and low-risk endometrial cancers.

Murray PHN chief executive officer Matt Jones said the workshop would provide

an important opportunity for people with a lived experience of cancer to contribute to local service planning.

“We’re working closely with health professionals and other key stakeholders, as well as community members to develop and implement a rural cancer shared care model where care is shared between the hospitalbased oncology team and general practice,” he said.

“Ultimately, the project aims to help improve the

health and wellbeing of people across the region on their cancer journey.”

Local breast cancer survivor Pat Bradley said she received excellent care in her time of treatment in Wangaratta until it finished 12 years ago.

Ms Bradley has attended similar workshops in Wagga Wagga, Melbourne and Albury and said she hopes to see the local cancer community get their voices heard at the workshop.

“Years ago when I started it was good because everybody had different ideas and going through different stages, it was a good companionship,” she said.

“I think the more people that go to this, the more things like this will be on in Wangaratta for those that do need support.

“I’m pretty far out of it and don't need treatment anymore, but for those who are going through it, it’s a traumatic time, and if I can help

Proposed paracetamol changes a fine balance

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN CONCERNS over the misuse of paracetamol has led to proposed restrictions on the sales of the popular medication, which some say may have varying effects on the community.

An independent expert report commissioned by national medicines regulator Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) found a concerning increase in the misuse of paracetamol, especially in adolescents and young adults, which causes up to 50 deaths per year.

The TGA is considering whether to put restrictions on how paracetamol is accessed because of its use in self-harm, which some pain advocates have warned will disadvantage millions of Australians who suffer from chronic pain.

Federal MP for Indi, Helen Haines, said the findings of the report into the risks of intentional self-harm related to paracetamol were disturbing.

“The local and international evidence on this issue shows increasing rates of intentional self-poisoning with paracetamol in the last decade in Australia, with the greatest proportion of cases in adolescents and young adults,” she said.

“Restricting the number of packets of paracetamol that can be bought at one time is unlikely to have a negative effect on those who genuinely

need pain relief, but could have a significant impact on reducing harm to vulnerable people.

“Vulnerable young people who may be struggling with their mental health need our assistance and protection.

“Carefully considering and discussing measures such as these would be a step in the right direction.”

GP pharmacist at South Wangaratta Medical Centre, Deborah Hawthorne, said paracetamol has a high safety profile when taken as directed, unlike other analgesia which more commonly cause side effects such as reflux, asthma flare-ups and bleeding.

“Paracetamol is the most widely used analgesic in Australia,” she said.

“Unfortunately, when paracetamol is taken in excessive amounts, it is more likely to cause permanent injury and death when compared to similar overdose frequencies from different analgesic-anti-inflammatory agents.”

Ms Hawthorne said while the benefits of restricting sales on paracetamol may promote those at risk from overdose to have more potential interactions with health care teams, the detrimental effects for those that use paracetamol regularly will be far reaching.

“Those in pain may reach for other less safe (in some disease states) medications

HEAD PAIN: South Wangaratta Medical Centre GP pharmacist Deborah Hawthorne suggests products changes such as more detailed labelling and warning notices on paracetamol rather than proposed restriction on the sale of the popular medication. such as anti-inflammatories; and may also force more people in pain into our already overstretched emergency departments,” she said.

“I believe that rather than placing restrictions on the

product itself, we should start with product changes such as labelling, warning notices, and more education for the users.

“We also need to look at the bigger, more systemic issue of why adolescents and

young adults are overdosing on paracetamol.

“Large, targeted investment into mental health is required immediately, with a focus on improved uptake and access to counsellors and psychologists.”

them even just a little bit that would be great.”

The Cancer Shared Care project will aim to strengthen the relationship between GPs and hospital-based oncology teams in acute and primary care settings.

Light lunch and refreshments will be provided at the workshop which will go from 10am until 2pm on Wednesday, November 30.

For more information and to RSVP visit https://bit. ly/3Uky49B or call Sue Spencer, Cancer Shared Care lead on 0407 512 963.

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Consent takes centre stage Public performances raise difficult issues to spark conversations in our community

CONSENT h has b been a much-discussed issue in recent years - particularly since it’s been embedded in the Victorian school curriculum - so a new play from the Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company and Nobody's Fool Theatre covers highly relevant ground.

The play, ‘When the Light Went Walking’, will be presented in two public performances this month, one at Wangaratta High School on Wednesday, November 23 and another at the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall on Thursday, November 24.

Based on the lived experiences of the young people performing, the play is described as a funny, sad, confronting and empowering production which ultimately shows how everyone can find their own light, even when the world feels dark.

The local performances are being supported by a $10,000 contribution from the Rural City of Wangaratta, through funding received via the State Government's Prevention of Violence in Bushfire Impacted Areas initiative.

Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees said council is committed to addressing gender-based violence in our community and “increasing education on consent is a critical component of this”.

Jaime Chubb, Centre Against Violence Wangaratta chief executive officer, agreed.

“The Centre Against Violence is excited to see this opportunity come to our region,” she said.

STARTING CONVERSATIONS: The authentic voices and experiences of young people are brought to the stage with humour and song in ‘When the Light Went Walking’, to be presented in public performances in Wangaratta and Moyhu this month.

PHOTO: Jan Osmotherly “Recent changes to con- port that only 13 per cent of tim-survivors were under the full-scale productions since sent laws are a positive step females reported their most age of 18 when the sexual as- the show's premiere last December. forward, yet these changes recent incident of sexual as- sault occurred.

The free public perforIn the 2020-’21 financial also need to be backed by sault to police.

“It’s a sad but true reflec- year, the Centre Against Vio- mance at Wangaratta High significant education and conversations with our com- tion of the stigma and diffi- lence Wangaratta provided School will be held on culties of calling out perpe- counselling and advocacy Wednesday, November 23 munity. services to more than 132 from 6pm, with the perfor“These can be hard conver- trators.

“This show is a positive young people aged between mance at the Moyhu Soldiers sations to have.

Memorial Hall happening on “Productions like this pro- step forward in bringing light 12 and 17.

Somebody’s Daughter The- Thursday, November 24 from vide a platform for these con- to the realities of abuse and how we can better prevent atre Company, which origi- 7pm. versations to take place.

Cost of the Moyhu show is “This is a brilliant play and support victims in our nated in Wodonga and has a 40 year record of working $10 for over 18s, with under which also touches on issues community.”

Studies show one in three with some of society’s most 18s admitted free. that are relevant to our comOrganisers of the tour are munity, including anxiety, Australian women have ex- vulnerable and powerless mental health, abuse, con- perienced physical and/or members, and its spin-off No- also enabling local capacitynection to country and cul- sexual violence perpetrated body’s Fool Theatre, will pre- building, with the provision sent ‘When the Light Went of a free professional develby a man since the age of 15. ture.

Almost two-thirds of vic- Walking’ locally in its first opment day designed espe“Current ABS statistics re-

Chance to rally around retiree’s 1000km walk DR Prabodh Malhotra, a 70-year-old retiree, began a more than 1000km walk from the MCG to the SCG on Sunday, in support of the McGrath Foundation’s mission to ensure that no one goes without the care of a breast care nurse.

The wider community can get involved by joining Prabodh for a 5-6km walk when he is expected to reach Wangaratta

on Wednesday, November 23.

Community members could also support this event by cheering on the walkers, dressing up in pink and purchasing McGrath Foundation merchandise.

Prabodh says everyone in his support team is excited and looking forward to turning pink and supporting the McGrath Foundation.

To donate to the Walk from

MCG to SCG online fundraising page, please visit https://fundraise.mcgrathfoundation.com. au/fundraisers/prabodhmalhotra/walk-from-mcg-to-scg.

READY TO GO: Dr Prabodh Malhorta will be walking through Wangaratta on his 1000km journey to the SCG to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation.

cially for those working in the social sciences, teaching and health sectors to be held at the high school on November 23, before the public performance that night.

About 50 people are expected to take part.

In addition, all year nine students at the high school will watch the performance on November 24, as part of their curriculum focus on consent.

The play tackles issues which can be difficult to speak about, but organisers say it brings them to the fore in a manner which is informative as well as highly entertaining.

As such, it may be just what’s needed to spark conversations among friends and family, or gain a better understanding of consent from a young person's perspective in a world dominated by social media.

In another great initiative, support workers will be present at each performance, should strong emotions arise for members of the audience.

Bookings to see ‘When the Light Went Walking’ can be made online for the Wangaratta performance at https://compasstix.com/e/ kncw8aev3j and for the Moyhu performance at https://www.trybooking.com/ CDUYT or by phoning Sandy King on 0427 938 422 or emailing Sandy King at milikings@ gmail.com or Jan Osmotherly at osfield@optusnet.com.au • If this media article causes you any distress, please phone Lifeline on 131 114, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.

Applications are now open for Zonta award APPLICATIONS are open for Zonta’s Young Women in Public Affairs Award.

The Zonta Club of Wangaratta will award a local winner who will then be eligible for a Zonta International District Award of US$5000.

Eligible candidates must be Australian citizens aged 16 - 19 by April 1, 2023.

State your expression of interest for more details and application form request at zontawangaratta@gmail.com by November 30.

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Roadshow to offer help, raise knowledge of family violence

By RYAN MALCOLM LOCAL women’s health advocacy network the Centre Against Violence (CAV) will embark on a community roadshow in the coming weeks, as part of efforts to strengthen rural residents’ knowledge around genderbased violence.

In acknowledging the global 16 Days of Activism initiative, which commences on November 25, CAV will join 17 North East advocacy organisations, local councils and legal services in visiting rural populations to engage with local stakeholders and improve awareness around the North East support network.

As part of the initiative, events will be held at Whitfield Recreation Reserve from 10am to 11:30am on November 29, at Lions Park, Rutherglen from 11am to 12:30pm on December 1, and at Devenish Community Hall from 10am to 11:30am on December 8.

Other events will also be held at Baranduda (December 1) and Mansfield (December 13).

CAV community connections project coordinator, Laura Tonkin, said improving awareness around service provision was key in communities isolated

from major centres.

“The CAV team is focussed on strengthening relationships in our rural areas across the Ovens Murray region - some of our rural families may be one or two hours away from larger towns where the bulk of the services are located,” she said.

“We want these services to be visible in these rural areas - we want our families to be confident about who they can go to and how to access them.

“We want to remind them that they are not alone, and support is available - living and working in a rural area we understand the benefit for our communities when we collaborate.”

Hume Riverina Community Legal Service (HRCLS) acting principal lawyer Alison Maher said being a part of the community roadshow was an important step to improve visibility of available legal services.

She said discussions would centre around the various legal issues which may arise in a family violence situation, and how victim-survivors can seek support.

Members from Indigo Shire, Benalla, Wangaratta, Wodonga and Mansfield councils will also attend events in their region, as will

SUPPORT IS HERE: Hume Riverina Community Legal Service’s Jodie Wells and the Centre Against Violence’s Laura Tonkin will focus on increasing knowledge around family violence supports as part of a North East roadshow this month. local organisations such as Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA).

The 16 Days of Activism initiative commence on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November

25) and concludes on International Human Rights Day (December 10).

CAV’s staff are on-call 24 hours to attend and offer emotional support, practical assistance and information to victim survivors of

family and sexual violence.

They can be contacted via the Statewide Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL) on 1800 806 292 and through the Family Violence Response Centre (Safe Steps) on 1800 015 188.

Private land in North East is critical to conservation effort in state EFFORTS to protect an indicative 100,000 hectares of land across the state will heavily rely on an improved conservation focus in the North East’s Northern Foothills, according to Trust for Nature’s Statewide Conservation Plan.

Outlining goals and targets for strategic conservation on private land through to 2030, the plan designates land between Swanpool, Bundalong, Rutherglen and Wodonga as one of the state’s 18 focal points, with the area containing one of the state’s highest priority plants (Yarran) and two of the state’s highest priority animals (Golden Sun Moth and the Australian Painted Snipe).

Some 13.5 per cent of the state’s private land is identified for conservation under the plan, and is informed by existing conservation efforts by the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), Zoos Victoria, Parks Victoria and the catchment management authorities.

Trust for Nature conservation scientist advisor Doug Robinson said 78 per cent of native vegetation on private land was either rare or threatened, and encouraged local landholders to engage in a legal agreement with the trust to protect native flora and fauna on their land.

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FAMILY FUN: Food, wine, live entertainment and games for kids are all on the menu at Pizzini Wines during the Prosecco Fling being held this Saturday and Sunday.

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(March 21 to April 19) This is a good time to speak out on a difficult situation.

You’re known for your honesty, so people will listen and, perhaps, begin to make long-needed changes.

TAURUS

(April 20 to May 20) The Bovine’s sharp business sense alerts you to question the positions of those trying to push the Bull into a deal. Demand to see proof of what they profess.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) Your quick thinking helps you get out of a troubling situation that was suddenly thrust upon you.

Later on, you can expect to learn more about why it happened.

CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) You might feel you’ve dotted all your i’s and crossed all your t’s regarding that upcoming deal. But there might be some facts you’ve ignored. Check again.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Time for the Lion

to be more physically active. It will help shake off any lingering Leonine lethargy and restore your energy levels so that you’ll be prepared for what lies ahead.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)

Helping those in need at this time is laudable.

But don’t ignore your own needs, especially where it concerns your health. A medical checkup is a wise move.

LIBRA

(September 23 to October 22) Good news: Your outspoken views about a controversial on-the-job situation could find unexpectedly strong support from a most unlikely workplace faction.

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(October 23 to November 21) You might have to draw on your reservoir of spiritual strength to help someone special through a difficult time. Your loving attitude makes all the difference.

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(November 22 to December 21) Your proven leadership qualities make you the perfect person to take on an important workplace task. Don’t shy away from the challenge.

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(December 22 to January 19) Although some compromise might need to be reached regarding your stand on an important issue, you’ll still be able to get the most crucial points across.

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(January 20 to February 18) A chance to make a career change carries both positive and uncertain possibilities. Best advice: Check it out thoroughly, and don’t be rushed into a decision.

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You’re still a staunch supporter of one side of an important issue. But be prepared to deal with new information that could cause you to question your current stand.

Enjoy Prosecco Fling at Pizzini’s this weekend THERE is no better way to celebrate than with bubbles and Pizzini Wines invites everyone to join them for some seasonal fun during its Prosecco Fling being held this weekend.

The family-friendly event is jam-packed with good food, fine wine and entertainment over two big days with multiple ways to join the fun, whether opting for a casual lunch on the lawn, or settling in for an Italian-style long lunch undercover in the breezeway.

Pizzini Wines’ Lou Way said while there a few tickets left for the popular long lunch on Saturday - featuring four courses prepared by Adam Pizzini of Rinaldo’s Casa Cucina matched to food-friendly Italian varietal wines - it’s advisable to get in

quickly if you want to snap one up.

But she said there was plenty of space for those who would prefer to opt for a more casual experience, with food stalls both days featuring delights from Pinchos Catering plus Katrina’s famous gnocchi, cakes, sweet treats and more, plus outdoor wine tastings bars and live music.

“We’re having a celebration of Italian sparkling wine and while there will others available too, we are looking forward to introducing our brand new Lambrusco, a lightly sparkling red, along with our Prosecco,” she said.

“The Lambrusco is a perfect summer wine which is easy drinking, not too sweet and not

too dry, and great with food.

“We would really like to see locals come out and make a day of it on what is going to be a fabulous weekend.”

Family and friends can choose to settle on a table in the grounds or on the lawn, where they will be entertained by Jo Ellis and Liam Dalby on Saturday, with crowd favourite Paris & Co. turning on the charm in cabaret style on Sunday.

There is plenty of room for the kids to run around with giant games like Chess, Jenga and Connect Four to play with, plus soccer fun and a sandpit.

Roving gypsy band Bric a Brac will also be on hand, playing their toe-tapping European folk music for long lunch guests on Saturday and then in

the grounds on Sunday.

Entry to the grounds on Saturday and Sunday is $20 per person which includes a souvenir Plumm stemless wine glass that is perfect for picnics, along with entertainment for kids and live music (with long lunch tickets $210 per person).

Each person will also receive a card with tokens which can be used either to taste six wines, or to trade in for one full glass of wine, a soft drink or a coffee.

The Prosecco Fling will be held on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20 from 11am until 4pm (no BYO alcohol, food or pets please.)

Bookings are recommended and available for either general entry or long lunch at www.pizzini.com.au.

Author visit Neil Simon to the library to play in JOIN bestselling author Wangaratta Fleur McDonald to celebrate

Wangaratta swap meet this Sunday

Whorouly Ostinato garage sale Christmas this month concert

the launch of her latest book, Broad River Station, a novel of rural suspense, at the Wangaratta Library on Friday from 2pm.

Fleur has lived and worked on farms for much of her life, growing up in the small town of Orroroo in South Australia and becoming a jillaroo before spending 20 years farming 8000 acres east of Esperance, Western Australia.

Supported by Edgars Books and News, meet one of Australia’s favourite storytellers, with bookings essential and tickets available www.events.humanitix. com/meet-the-author-fleurmcdonald or by calling 5721 2366.

THE Lions Club of Wangaratta will hold its 22nd annual Swap Meet and Collectables Market this Sunday at the Wangaratta Showgrounds from 6am until 12pm.

It features over 300 sites selling items including car, truck and motorcycle parts, motor memorabilia and manuals, collectables, displays and tools, bush market, bric-a-brac and craft.

There will be featured displays of vintage engines and yesterday’s heroes show and shine, plus refreshments for sale.

A WHOROULY community garage sale will be held on Saturday, November 26 from 9am.

Maps will be available from the Whorouly CWA Hall for $2 on the day, and there will be stalls and food to peruse, with funds raised to be invested back into the community.

Anyone wishing to include their property on the map can do so for a $5 fee with more information available by contacting Sherren Tilson on 0437 668696.

SEE the Wangaratta Players production Barefoot in the Park, Neil Simon’s longestrunning hit play, when it opens in Wangaratta on Friday night.

Barefoot in the Park is a light-hearted story centred on newlyweds Paul and Corrie, with a delightful ensemble of characters that are at times hilarious, poignant and a whole lot of fun.

Barefoot in the Park will run at the Stage Door in Evans Street from November 18, 19, 20 and 25, 26 and 27 with tickets at www.trybooking.com/CDTGR.

JOIN Wangaratta-based community choir Ostinato for a celebration of Christmas at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Sunday, December 4 from 2.30pm.

The choir will perform a world-wide selection of music to celebrate a joyous festive season with hope for a peaceful New Year, featuring tradition and modern music from Australia to Ukraine and across Europe.

Those attending can enjoy fruit cake and a chat with the choir after the concert and tickets are $15 for adults ($6 students/ children) available now at www.wpacc.com.au.

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ON DISPLAY: Foundation students Hazel Griffin, Hudson Reid, Archie Altair and Bonnie Heywood are pictured with some old artefacts made from clay.

Past student returns

Gallery tour

Wangaratta High School

Wangaratta Primary School JUNIOR students travelled to the National Gallery of Victoria in October, taking in the amazing artwork displays.

The great hall was a highlight for students as they took in the stunning stained-glass ceiling created by Australian artist Leonard French.

A COUPLE of weeks ago, the school community had the pleasure of listening to Krystal De Napoli talk about Indigenous perspective of the night sky and the impact of light pollution.

Krystal is a past student of the school and has now co-authored “Astronomy: Sky Country” as part of the First Knowledges series.

SHOW AND TELL: Author Krystal De Napoli shared the Indigenous perspective of the night sky with students during her visit to the school.

This series provides a deeper understanding of how Indigenous cultures integrated weather patterns and seasons - influencing food availability into Dreaming and Songlines which align with patterns in the night sky.

Krystal is also working with ASTRO 3D to present “STARS” (Scientists Taking Astronomy to Regional Schools) program and Wangaratta High School is the first school in Victoria to be donated an eight-inch Dobsonian telescope to keep.

The school thanked Krystal for what was a wonderful night.

GETTING THE MESSAGE: Oliver Booth and Harry Perkins discover Morse code at the Beechworth Telegraph Station.

MEET AND GREET: Therapy dog Jean was pleased to welcome Esther Pye and Cypress Morton who will be joining the school community next year.

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Carraragarmungee Primary School THE school community is delighted to welcome Esther Pye and Cypress Morton - two surprise prep enrolments for next year.

Therapy dog Jean was on hand to give them a warm welcome and show them around the school.

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Caffeine is a diuretic.

Does this mean it a) makes you urinate more, b) makes you hungry or c) gives you headaches?

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Where in a human body would you find a sulcus and gyrus?

Exploring Beechworth

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THE Prep-3 students went to visit the historical town of Beechworth as part of their inquiry unit on the past and the present.

Oliver Booth and Harry Perkins enjoyed learning about Morse code while visiting the Beechworth Telegraph Station.

If an animal is communicating using stridulation, what is it doing? Is it a) making noises by rubbing body parts together, b) blowing bubble rings or c) stamping its feet to make the ground vibrate?

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Quiz answers 1.a). As a diuretic, caffeine makes your body produce more urine. 2.A deep fold or wrinkle on the brain’s cerebral cortex is called a sulcus, while the smooth bump between two folds is a gyrus. 3.a) Stridulation describes how animals make sounds to communicate by rubbing body parts together. 4.a) Giraffa camelopardalis is the scientific name for the giraffe. 5.A placebo is a treatment that has no active effect. For example, when testing a new medicine, doctors might give half the group the medicine and half the group sugar pills as a placebo instead. Then they can compare the effects of the two treatments.

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KING VALLEY NEWS

Covering Moyhu, Edi, Myrrhee, Whitfield, Cheshunt and Whitlands areas KING VALLEY IN BRIEFS

Chook run has returned to Whitfield THE Wednesday daylight saving chook run season has returned to the Whitfield and District Golf Club, with play starting at 4.30pm on Wednesdays and all welcome to join in.

The club will hold its annual general meeting at 7pm tonight at the club house with potential new committee members welcome to come along and get involved.

Mayor For A Day in Edi Upper

COLLABORATIVE EFFORT: Students from Whitfield District Primary School are doing their bit to regenerate and maintain the site at Jessie’s Creek, with the help of teachers, the King Basin Landcare Group and tools donated by Bunnings Wangaratta.

Environment in focus for Whitfield students

By ANITA McPHERSON

STUDENTS at Whitfield and District Primary School are well-suited to undertake a range of garden projects in and around their school, having received a community donation of gardening tools courtesy of Bunnings Wangaratta.

The secateurs and gardening gloves are already in use by the students involved in the King Valley cluster Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program and in habitat restoration activities being undertaken with the local King Basin Landcare Group.

Principal Tammy Holton said students have become junior Landcare members and will be working on a collective project to regenerate Jessie’s Creek which runs adjacent to the school site.

She said the junior students have also been building nesting boxes to support and encourage more local wildlife to call their surrounding natural environment home.

“The donation from Bunnings is really appreciated,” she said.

HANDY CONTRIBUTION: Students including Maya Knowles, Sylvie Grounds, Josh Andrews, Esther Grounds and Charlie Morgan have made nesting boxes and are using the donated gloves, secateurs and snips for gardening by the creek and in the school's own vegetable garden.

PHOTO: Anita McPherson “The activities the students are undertaking are part of the curriculum and strengthening what we are learning in the classroom - and both older and younger participants in this project are learning from each other.”

King Basin Landcare Group has reignited their relationship

WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host lunch at the Wangaratta Club today from 12 noon.

Carpet bowls will run on Thursday and Monday from 12 noon, with cards (euchre) on Friday from 1.30pm, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday, also from 1.30pm - all at the clubrooms in Tara Court or in the adjoining St Patrick’s supper room.

Next Wednesday there will be a light luncheon in the clubrooms from 12.30pm.

RESIDENTS and guests of The Terrace Village (formerly St John’s Retirement Village) will hold their annual craft and market day at the Terrace Village Hall in Williams Road tomorrow, November 17 from 9am to 1pm.

Take the chance to do some early Christmas shopping, with stalls including hand-crafted greeting cards, patchwork and quilting, crocheted toys, Friends of the Hospital cake stall, jams, jellies and relishes, pot plants,

with the school, following a successful collaboration a few years ago which resulted in the completion of the Whitfield Threatened Species Project involving the restoration of Jessie’s Creek for future generations.

President Rosie Suter said now the group is refreshed and back up and running, they were

and bric-a-brac. Devonishire tea will also be available for $5.

For more details, contact Jan on 0417 390 913.

SPRINGHURST Old Time Dance will be held at Springhurst Hall on Saturday, November 19 from 7.30pm to 11pm.

Music will be provided by Allison Nita, entry $10 per person, please bring a plate of supper to share.

For more information, phone 5726 5241.

WANGARATTA Seniors Dance will be held on Friday, November 25 at St Patrick’s supper room.

There will be dance revision from 1.30pm to 2pm, and dancing from 2pm to 4pm, with music provided by the Rustic Ramblers.

Admission is $5 and includes afternoon tea.

For more information, contact Margaret on 0407 357 226 or Ida Zanin on 0428 298 346.

keen to revisit the project, to get the invasive weeds under control and improve the habitat.

“The creek has been let go for a while and really needs some work,” she said.

“We’re working with the Rural City of Wangaratta to help maintain the site and to restore it back to the way it was before it became degraded.”

King Basin Landcare Group volunteers will be working alongside students each week at the creek, as part of outdoor gardening activities undertaken on Monday mornings.

Ms Suter said the kids had done a great job with nesting boxes and logs, have also been identifying native trees and plants, as well as using trail cameras to see what wildlife species are living near and around the school.

The project is not only regenerating a local tributary in the King Valley and the wildlife it supports, but giving students an engaging and effective science lesson where the can see their contribution making a real difference to the environment.

SOCIAL CALENDAR A WHOROULY community garage sale will be held on Saturday, November 26 from 9am.

Maps will be available from the Whorouly CWA Hall for $2 on the day, and there will be stalls and food to peruse, with funds raised to be invested back into the community.

Anyone wishing to include their property on the map can do so for a $5 fee. For more information, contact Sherren Tilson on 0437 668696.

COUNTRY Roads Board/Road Construction Authority/VicRoads past and present employees reunion will be held on Saturday, November 26 from 11.30am at Birralee Tavern, Melrose Drive, Wodonga (meals available).

For more details, contact Marg on (02) 6071 2644.

MULTI award-winning comedian, actor and writer Damian Callinan will visit the King Valley on Friday night to perform his show Mayor For A Day at the Edi Upper Hall at 7pm.

Mr Callinan is best known from his television appearances but in Mayor for a Day, he slips on the mayoral robes to run his comedic eye over the region.

Reviewers have described the show as hilarious - and a great way for a local community to come together and laugh with and at themselves, in a celebration of local stories.

The special event is being hosted by King Valley Arts Presents with a traditional supper provided courtesy of and the Edi Upper Hall and Recreational Reserve Committee.

Tickets are $30 per person, which includes supper, with the bar and doors open from 6.30pm and drinks available at bar prices available at www.kingvalleyarts.com.au.

Moyhu Lions Garden Expo on Saturday IT will be full steam ahead for the Moyhu Lions Country Market and Garden Expo being held on Saturday in Moyhu from 8am until 12pm.

Bring a flower from the garden for a chance to win a prize in the cut flower display, with a wide range of stalls expected for the event showcasing fresh fruit and vegetables, homemade cakes, preserves, plants and more plus displays, live music, a delicious breakfast and freshly brewed coffee.

The Pop Up Op Shop will also be open at the King Valley Learning Exchange in Moyhu with a plant stall, test and tag service available and wide range of goods for sale at bargain prices.

Trash ‘n’ treasure fundraiser Saturday THE trash ‘n’ treasure outlet at the King Valley Community Memorial Hall will be open this Saturday from 10am until 3pm.

View and get a bid in for the historic Estey reed organ, with all funds raised going towards upkeep and improvements at the hall and bids set to close on November 26.

There is a wide range of stock with new items coming in regularly and more information is available by calling Ange on 5729 8487.

SATURDAY Quilters will mark the end of 2022 by sharing a Christmas lunch at their next sewing meeting on Saturday, December 3; all past and present members welcome.

The group will start meeting again on Saturday, February 4, offering a chance for beginners through to more advanced quilters to gather for a relaxed sit/sew/chat day.

The group meets at the Wangaratta Small Bore Rifle Club, off the river end of College Street, on the first Saturday of each month, starting at 10am and finishing around 3pm.

For more information, phone Colleen on 0427 221 138.

A COACH trip to the Australian Open tennis is being planned for Thursday, January 19.

The $110 cost includes bus fare and tickets to Margaret Court Arena, or bus and ground pass for $95. The coach will depart Wareena Park car park at 6.30am, stop at Wallan restaurants, and arrive at the tennis centre about 10am.

It will leave the centre at 6.30pm, stop at Wallan, and return to Wangaratta about 10pm.

For more information, phone Marj Sartori on 0400 285 288.

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.

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.

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DEATH NOTICES CORKER, Maxwell John.

2/3/1938 – 11/11/2022 Late of Wangaratta and formerly of Moyhu.

Died peacefully at Northeast Health.

Beloved husband of Carmel (dec) for 58 years.

Loving father and father-in-law of Geraldine and Darrin, James, and Jacqui.

Adored Pa to Isaac, Alex, Jacob, Isabella; Sara, Lara, Xavier; and Grace.

Great Grandpa to Sophie.

FUNERAL DIRECTORS LINDTON, Norma.

Dearly loved Aunt of Lynette and David, Allison and Colin, Heather and Ken, Geoff and Linda, and families.

Loved and remembered always.

CUNNINGHAM (Barber), Tot. 8/11/1921-16/11/2005 In loving memory of our precious Mum and Nan. Loved and remembered always. ~ Cheryl, Heidi and James.

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Much loved brother of Margaret Beattie, brother-in-law of Andy (dec).

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DEVINE CORKER, Max. Loved brother-in-law of Dan and Elizabeth (Biddy).

Fond Uncle of Nicholas, Dominic and Benjamin.

DEVINE, Susan Gay. Loving memories remain forever in our hearts. ~ Cameron, Sally and Moo Moo. ඡ

Rest in peace.

A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Susan Gay Devine will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral, corner Ovens and Docker Streets, Wangaratta on Tuesday November 22, 2022 commencing at 10.30am.

Private cremation will follow the Service.

No flowers please.

At Susie’s request, a donation made to Northeast Health Palliative Care would be appreciated.

Donations can be made online at www.givenow.com.au/nhw

DEVINE (nee McMillan), Susan Gay. The family of Susie is saddened to announce her passing on November 12, 2022.

Loving wife of Dennis (dec).

Adored mother and mother in law of Stephen and Sarah, Cameron and Sally.

Devoted Nan to Joshua and T’Lea. Fur mother of Rusty and Buckley.

Weep not that I am gone, but smile that I have been.

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Charge up your engines

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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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Country stacks up in VCE

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).

with his Touring Car. PHOTOS: Kieren Tilly

Wangaratta students compare admirably

ting a slightly better percentage of 40+ scores at 3.6pc compared to Cathedral’s 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.

BY STEVE KELLY

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.

Myrtleford P-12 College had a median of 28 with 3.9pc of scores 40+, while Marian College had a median of 28 with zero scores 40+.

Mount Beauty Secondary College had a median of 28, with 2.7pc of scores 40+.

Wodonga Senior Secondary College had a median score of 23, with 1.1pc of scores 40+, while Catholic

College Wodonga had a median of 29, with 3.2pc 40+.

Yarrawonga College P-12 was a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores 40+.

The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik College in Hawthorn that had a median of 38 with 39.9pc of scores 40+, Mount Scopus Memorial College was next with 38 and 39.7pc, with Ballarat Clarendon College third with 38 and 38.4pc.

For the full results visit vcaa.vic.adu.au.

Wang Repair Café returns

LINDTON 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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SIGH OF RELIEF: After a long, tough

BORDER BUBBLE IS NOW IN PLACE

(left) and Amy Henderson were celebrating

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.

their university offers yesterday.

PHOTO: Kieren Tilly

offers

“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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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

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The Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs Norma Joan Lindton will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 2pm.

A private cremation will follow.

Norma’s Service can be viewed via Livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming/

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Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

Dearly loved mother of Stephen and daughter-in-law Sarah.

Doting Nan of Joshua and T’Lea. Forever in our hearts.

We love you so.

Remember your loved one in a lasting way The memory of a much loved family member or friend can live on through a donation to your local health service Northeast Health Wangaratta. This is a direct way of helping us to continually improve patient care and comfort, ensuring the availability of comprehensive health services in our local community.

Family and friends can make a donation in lieu of flowers in recognition of the medical care and attention provided.

LINDTON (nee Simpson), Norma Joan.

19/7/1931 – 12/11/2022 Passed away peacefully at Rangeview Private Nursing Home, Wangaratta.

Beloved wife of Leon (dec).

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Helen and Doug, Kerryn and Rob. Loved stepmother of Jennifer, Susan and mother-in-law of Phil.

Loving and loved Grandma of Finlay, Emily, Claire and Sam. Rest in peace.

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Driving range keeping Wangaratta Golf Club afloat

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN CONSTANT course closures caused by floodwaters has made maintenance of the Wangaratta Golf Club course difficult, but have been blessed by the continuing operation of the new driving range facility.

Throughout spring the course has been forced to fully close on a number of occasions, rarely getting a consistent run at having all 18 holes available while allowing carts on the course, which has been a common theme for golfers in the region.

Wangaratta Golf Club president Denis Hill said he can’t recall a time where he has seen water levels at the golf course as high as it is now.

“We’ve certainly been impacted on the club’s business, if you haven’t got people playing golf it obviously cuts back on your ability to trade,” he said.

“The worst feature is that the grounds are just so full, the staff just

can’t get a decent run on maintaining the course.

“The carts cost the club a monthly payment and when you can’t put them on the course you’ve just got to wear that payment.”

But Hill said the club has been a little more fortunate than other clubs in the region to have their own driving range facility, which has been fully operational while the course has been battling with closures.

“The driving range has been a godsend, it’s a very busy part of our club and it’s certainly helped the club over the wet period,” he said.

“We find that now with the new facility we have a few other strings to our bow which has been really helpful for us to maintain a level of trade.

“It takes some managing, it’s not easy, we are just sort of keeping our club going in a reasonably positive way.”

After a long layoff, Saturday com-

PIN POINT: Renee Hill in action during Wangaratta’s A1 draw with Wodonga.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

petition golf returned over the weekend in full with 18 holes opened and cart restrictions lifted, attracting 44 players in a return to some normality for golfers.

The downpour of close to 60mm of rain on Sunday forced the course to close again, as most of the 12th hole lays under water.

Hill said while the driving range will continue to prove beneficial in keeping the club operating, a break in dry weather can’t come quick enough.

“With the fairways and those parts of the course you’ve just got to wait, you still have to maintain the greens, you can’t just let them grow but when it’s like this in some parts of the course getting from one green to another, you’ve got to know your way around,” he said.

“We certainly don’t need the rain going on much longer that’s for sure.

“At the end of the day everyone just wants to get out and golf.”

WATER HAZARD: Wangaratta Golf Club president Denis Hill said he’s never seen the course as flooded as it has been over recent months.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

HOW CLOSE: Ethan Fruend assess his bowls.

STAR: Jodie Fruend lets a bowl go.

Oh so close to a clean sweep

A1: WANGARATTA drew with powerhouse Wodonga at Wangaratta on Saturday.

Scores were close all day with the lead changing hands numerous times before Wodonga scored a single shot on the last end to deny the home side the win.

Ian Brimblecombe, Laurie McDonald, Paul King and Leon Quartermain (24-18), along with Ethan Fruend, Chris Randell, Brian Challman and Greg Braden (2017) were the two winning rinks for Wangaratta.

Maurie Braden (13-20) and Adrian Pantling (15-17) both lost, however, the result showED that Wangaratta are capable of mixing it with the best sides in the competition.

Final scores: Wangarata 9 pts 72 shots drew with Wodonga 9 pts 72 shots.

Wangaratta are away to Rutherglen when pennant resumes on November 26.

A3: Wangaratta got back on the winners’ list at home with a strong win over

Tungamah on Saturday.

Gary Fenlon, Gerald Brown, Lorna Martinelli and Mick Mackow (29-18), Brian Godfrey, Barb McDonald, Willi Hall and Tyson Chivers (24-17), and Gary Chambers, Peter Selwood, Richie Allen and Bob McCalman (29-18) were winning rinks.

Tom Morrow’s rink went down (17-23).

Final scores: Wangaratta 16 pts 99 shots def Tungamah 2 pts 76 shots.

Milawa produced its first win of the season at home against Wodonga on Saturday.

Marty Lane, Michelle Van Praagh, Geoff Robinson and Lyn Allan (21-11) were the big winners for Milawa, while Terry Hallinan, Harry May, Paul Tiffen and Norm Hallett (23-22), and Dave Allan, Shane Cousins, Bernard Neal and Freddie Allan (20-19) both won by the barest of margins.

Ron Welfare (17-20) was the only losing rink.

Final scores: Milawa 16 pts 81 shots def Wodonga 2 pts 72 shots.

Next round Wangaratta has the bye and Milawa are home to Yackandandah.

B1: Wangaratta made it maximum points for the fourth week running with another big win, this time against Swanpool at Wang on Saturday.

Keith Izard, Gayle King, Ralph Martinelli and Heather Coyle (26-13), Ken Essenhigh, Lance Jenkin, John Knight, and Ric Chivers (2420) and Klaus Kazenwadel, Neil Jensen, Bruce Desmond, and Fran Don (20-11) all had comfortable wins.

Final scores: Wangaratta 14 pts 70 shots def Swanpool 0 pts 44 shots.

Moyhu posted back-toback maximum points with another big win against Moira on Saturday.

Ian Ritchie, Neil Magee, Howard White and Anthea Nockels (26-13), Charlie Thompson, Ian Mills, Bill Allen and Max Montgomery (21-14) and Stuart Brain, Joe Northey, David Waring and Neale Grimshaw (29-12)

were all big winners.

Final scores: Moyhu 14 pts 76 shots def Moira 0 Pts 39 shots.

Wangaratta are away to Moira next round while Moyhu are away against St James.

B3: Wangaratta came from behind to beat Corowa Civic at Wang on Saturday.

Lyn Kahlefeldt, Lorna Nankervis, Susan Bull and John Keen tied (18-all), while Chris Bell, Alan Wilson, Howard Beard and Thelma Stones (28-18) were the big winners, while Ron McAuliffe, Malcolm Hargreaves, Ann Keen and Susan Singleton (15-21) went down.

Final scores: Wangaratta 11 pts 61 shots def Corowa Civic 3 pts 57 shots.

Wangaratta will host Howlong next round.

Mid-Week Pennant: A1: Wangaratta thrashed Club Mulwala this week in round four of A1 mid-week.

Trevor Selwood, Jodie Fruend, Gary Fenlon and Graeme Smith (41-10) and

Adrian Pantling, Chris Randell, Greg McDonald and Willie Hall (37-8) both had huge wins, while Ian Brimblecombe, Laurie McDonald, Barb McDonald and Paul King (19-17) had a much closer game.

Wangaratta travel to Kiewa next round.

A3: Wangaratta had a close win away against Club Mulwala last round.

Lyn Kahlefeldt, Gary King, John Keen and Heather Coyle (19-15), and Ron McAuliffe, Chris Bell, Steve Bihun and Cindy Hardy (1615) were Wangaratta’s winning rinks, while Bev Hogan, Gayle King, Malcolm Hargreaves and Susan Singleton (19-20) lost by the smallest possible margin.

Final scores: Wangaratta 12 pts 54 shots def Club Mulwala 2 pts 50 shots.

Wangaratta are at home to Dederang next game.

B1: Moyhu defeated Milawa at Moyhu last round.

Joe Northey, Lyn Northey, Neil Magee and Helen Cooper

(29-12) and Stuart Brain, Julie White, Sue Dinning and Murray White (17-15) were the two winning Moyhu rinks.

Ron Welfare, Norm Hallett, Lynn Allan and Barry Walker (21-18) claimed the rink win for Milawa.

Final scores: Moyhu 12 pts 64 shots def Milawa 2 pts 48 shots.

Wareena Park lost its away game against Yarrawonga last week.

All rinks went down in the loss.

Final scores: Wareena Park 0 pts 40 shots lost to Yarrawonga 14 pts 73 shots.

Round five sees Milawa at home to Corowa RSL, Moyhu are away to Swanpool while Wareena Park will host Myrtleford.

There will be no pennant games next week due to the Victorian Open being staged in the Greater Shepparton Region.

Weekend pennant will resume on November 26 and mid-week pennant on November 29.

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ON THE FLY: Max Mickleson finds space in Wangaratta’s loss to Albury on Saturday night.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

SHOOT: Sam Maher attacks the hoop.

CONTESTED: Ned Turner tries to break through a contest.

Warriors men bounce back from loss

By WILLSON MACK DESPITE a heavy loss to Albury on Saturday night, the Warriors bounced back on Sunday to record their second victory of the season.

After being demolished by the Cougars 99-56, the Warriors dusted themselves off to post their own convincing win with an 86-66 beating of Wodonga Wolves on Sunday afternoon.

Wangaratta led the entire game against the Wolves at home with five players

reaching double figures in the points category in an even team display.

Warriors coach Adam Maher was pleased with the weekend as a whole.

“I wasn’t at the game on Saturday so Emma Henry took them but I watched some of the stream and thought they did a good job,” Maher said.

“I was really proud with the way the boys turned it around tothem come out on Sunday and put on a good performance.

“Emma said to them after the game on Saturday that they needed to hold their heads high and they definitely did that.”

The Cougars had contributors across the floor with Jack Duck (25 points), Liam Brady (15) and Jacob Cincurak (15) all scoring, while for the Warriors, Liam Wright (26 points) and Ned Turner (11) were the only two to reach double-figures.

“Albury are a great side with a lot of depth and when you look at the stats they

had every player scoring for them and we didn’t,” Maher said.

“At half-time we were down 48-34 and were pushing them a little bit but we let them shoot too much in the second half and I think that comes down to our match fitness.

“I don’t think anyone’s unbeatable in this competition though so now they we’ve played them once hopefully we’ll have a few things to put in place next time.”

The Warriors flipped the

script against Wodonga though with Sam Maher (16 points), Brodie Paul (15) and Andrew Robinson (14) steering their side to their second win of the year.

Wangaratta were without star Lloyd Wright as well, making the victory even more impressive.

“The boys played really well on Sunday, to win by 20 without Lloyd was great,” Maher said.

“Having five players score between 10-20 points is the reason you win games and

Character-building weekend for women’s CBL

By NATHAN de VRIES THE weekend’s double header round for Wangaratta’s women’s CBL side is one they can take lessons from, following a perfect storm of circumstances which led to back-toback losses.

Missing key players to unavailability, as well as some sick, Wangaratta went down 31-94 against Albury Cougars on Saturday before losing 36-107 against the Wodonga Lady Wolves on Sunday.

Coach Scott Butler said the girls performed well under the circumstances against two of the best sides going around.

“I think, all in all, it was a good learning experience for them, because the truth is it’s always going to be hard for those younger girls to compete with those players - it was like men and mice on the court, really,” he said.

“Those two teams we played against, they’re very experienced teams, both of them, and the Albury side is almost half of the Border Bandits who have just won the NBL1.

“A lot of the girls were sick for the first game.

“Tessa Clayton had a bad cold, I know Zara Berry was a little bit sick - I did have Ebony Norris play and she’s one of the more senior players, she’s one of the bigger scorers.

“She played the second day but she still wasn’t on her game.

“I nearly had an under 18s side playing, and I didn’t really have a bench, I only had seven players I tried to rotate that as best as possible but we just had no legs especially on the second day.”

Butler said the girls showed incredible resilience in fronting up to both matches, and fighting it out to the end.

“All the girls, their attitude was just amazing, they just battled right to the end,” he said.

“We took things out of it - some of the things I explained to the younger girls who really haven’t played senior basketball before, and they executed it on the court.

“A lot of them started to move outside their comfort zone, and I could clearly see that.

“You can always take positives from games like this.

“When you’re building a senior team, we all have different roles to play, and unfortunately we probably didn’t have the scoring power on the court to be able to compete with some of these teams.

“We take positives out of both, doing a few things well throughout the game, and the girls can build on those things and those roles we’ve got to play.”

The Warriors will look to bounce back this weekend, when they face another double-header round against Seymour and Shepparton on the road.

we did that against Wodonga.

“You need to have contributors across the floor and that’s starting to happen.

“I’m really proud of how we’re going considering this is a team that was thrown together and can’t train together, I think the future of Wangaratta in the CBL is in a good place.”

The Warriors face Seymour on Saturday night at the Seymour Sports and Acquatic Centre.

Powerful Thewlis too much for Essendon

By RYAN MALCOLM

BRING IT ON: Diaz Matthews drives into the key against Albury.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

SHOWING GROWTH: Coach Scott Butler said his side showed real character in how they went about their matches at the weekend.

FORMER Wangaratta Magpie Chris Thewlis has continued to stake his claim as one of the most must-see batters in Melbourne’s Premier Cricket competition, after plundering 91 off 32 balls in the Camberwell Magpies’ season opener at the weekend.

Nine months removed from smashing 237 off 72 balls for the Magpies’ second XI in an effort which took social media by storm, Thewlis’ skill and timing proved too much for Essendon’s muchvaunted first XI bowling attack, as part of a 121-run partnership with Albury’s Coby Fitzsimmons.

Thewlis’ 48-minute innings included nine fours and eight sixes, with Windy Hill proving too small for the powerful opening bat as he set the platform for the Magpies to chase down Essendon’s 248 in only 43.3 overs.

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An Allen’s on top once again

By PHIL PECK THE number of entries were down slightly with the thought that the weather bureau may have scared the life out of some to not venture outside for the fear of getting wet.

Section one saw Sam Allen reach into his bag of tricks and come away with a win on 21 games.

Kevin Callahan was at times during the day being used as target practice with in one set taking two shots to the head and still, he kept going to eventually come in second with 20 games from Phil Peck on 19 games in third.

Frazer Judd came in fourth with 14 games but it was his shot of the day that had everyone asking whether it was in the rule book.

A flying forehand drive was going out down the sidelines whereby it ended up being a winner by striking the handle of the net post and ricocheting back into court for a winner and now those on the court can say that they have seen it for themselves.

In fifth position was Joe Allen whom finished with 11 games.

Matt Allen proved far to good in section two as he took each set to win the day with 24 games.

The remaining three players in Mark Brown, Frank Harris and Brian Scobie could not be separated with all ending the day with 18/21.

Section three was being played on court 18 with Mike Lairson travelling over from Yarrawonga and going home again very happy after his win with 23 games.

Mikes return of serve did the trick as multiple times it was he, who on the backhand side of court won the point to take the break of serve from his opponents.

Coming in second was Mike Falkenberg with 21 games.

Julian Taylor came in third with 18 games and at one stage put a full-blooded serve into the back of his partner in Des Steele.

Des just shrugged the shoulders and said play on, nothing

to see here.

Young Henry Dean held his own to finish in fourth with 17 games from Des Steele in fifth on 13 games.

Section four saw two of the fastest players on court go at each other from the get go.

Rally after rally was being played and, in the end, Greg Renner took the win with 21 games from Russel Canning on 20 games.

Pat Flynn came in third with 19 games from Geoff Allen on 16 games.

Andrew Cope could not win a trick on court five as he ended the day in fifth place with 14 games.

Noel Boyd had his left handed swinging serve working a treat as he went about dissecting his way to a win to finish the day with 23 games in section five.

Beth Cope came in second with 20 games from Terry Flynn on 18 games.

Peter Curran and Geoff Davidson fought out the remaining places with Peter edging ahead when it mattered most.

Max McAulliffe enjoyed a big turnaround in his play from previous week’s form to win 24/17 from John Shanley with 22 games.

Peter Ablazej was next in line with 20 games from Sue Piper on 19 games.

Mick Keogh came crashing back to earth as he finished with 17 games.

Don’t forget that this coming Sunday, November 20, the North East Veterans competition is being held at Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club.

Entries to be supplied to Kevin Callahan by phone or text on 0409 831 175.

Entry must be in by Friday evening to this day’s event which includes all the tennis, lunch, morning and afternoon tea.

Entries to the Saturday aggregate play are needed to be in prior to 12:30pm and can be done a number of ways either through the club website www. wanglawntennis.com.au, via phone (03) 5721 2438, or simply by placing your name on the aggregate sheet in the clubhouse.

WINNER: Sam Allen took out section one on Saturday.

DOWN THE LINE: Sue Piper hits a forehand.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

WINDING UP: Beth Cope prepares to hit a serve.

Arvo teas are back with a bang FOLLOWING the easing of restrictions around afternoon teas in senior Wangaratta and District Cricket Association matches, and with the weekend seeing the first B and C grade matches played for the season, afternoon teas were back in a big way across the region.

A staple of the sport, cricketers have been unable to enjoy the sweet and savoury treats of arvo tea for some time, and its absence was clearly noted judging by the speed at which the sandwiches, lollies, fruit and donuts were polished off.

One of the most impressive spreads came from the Milawa-hosted B grade match with Rutherglen, with Milawa keeping alive its reputations for putting on a stellar arvo tea.

The feast was even featured on the Facebook page ‘That’s over, and tea’, a page dedicated to showcasing the “fine art of afternoon tea”.

Milawa backed up their feast with a win over Rutherglen, posting 7/120 after bowling Rutherglen out for 93, before rain stopped play.

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A COUNTRY FEAST: Milawa Cricket Club was one of the many sides which provided a delicious arvo tea on the weekend, served on the back of a ute in true country style.

PHOTO: Nathan de Vries

FORMER Wangaratta Magpie Chris Thewlis has continued to stake his claim as one of the most must-see batters in Melbourne’s Premier Cricket competition, after plundering 91 off 32 balls in the Camberwell Magpies’ season opener at the weekend.

Nine months removed from smashing 237 off 72 balls for the Magpies’ second XI in an effort which took social media by storm, Thewlis’ skill and timing proved too much for Essendon’s muchvaunted first XI bowling attack, as part off a 121-run partnership with Albury’s Coby Fitzsimmons.

Thewlis’ 48-minute innings included nine fours and eight sixes, with Windy Hill proving too small for the powerful opening bat as he set the platform for the Magpies to chase down Essendon’s 248 in only 43.3 overs.

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ISLAND GREEN THE 12th hole at the Wangaratta Golf Club is looking like an island green at the moment with flooding forcing the local course to close several times.

Wangaratta Golf Club presdient Denis Hill (pictured) admitted the continuous rainfall was making it hard for the club to operate.

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At the next level Young g Wangaratta g Cityy star Kai Lyster y has signed g with Brunswick Juventus in the NPL2

WANGARATTA City young gun Kai Lyster has signed for Brunswick Juventus in the Victorian National Premier League Two. Off the back of an outstanding season with the Devils, Lyster trialled with the Melbourne-based club with great success, winning his way into the squad.

The 18-year-old will most likely play in the under 21

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side which finished fifth in the 2022 NPL2 season.

Outgoing Wangaratta City coach Daniel Vasilevski said he’s not surprised Lyster is moving on to bigger things.

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taking a step up and heading down to Melbourne,” Vasilevski said.

“Watching Kai develop over the last few years he’s definitely one of the best young players I’ve seen talent wise with his technique and ability.

“The last few years he’s gotten an opportunity to develop the physical side of his game and also his competitiveness.

“I think playing a few years in the seniors will definitely benefit him down in Melbourne, any league in Melbourne is tough but I think he’ll hold his own.”

Lyster found the back of the net eight times for Wangaratta last season, proving to be a key cog in the sides’ midfield.

Vasilevski said Lyster’s has it all.

“He’s good on both feet,

has great vision and a good range of passing,” he said.

“He’s got a good short pass but he can also knock a 40 yard ball and he scores goals as well.

“He’s also deceivingly strong, he’s pretty light framed but is so strong over the ball “I think he’s got the ability to succeed but it’ll just come down to how much he wants

to play at the level.”

Lyster has always been a strong player, previously selected to represent Victoria Country at the 2018 National Championships in Coffs Harbour at under-14 level, and played in Murray United’s junior ranks.

He was selected to tour Japan as part of the Regional Victoria under-13 squad in 2017.

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