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Th ffamily The il th thatt runs together has fun together FOR Stewart, Tracey, Hunter (16), Hamish (12) and Claudia (10) Kerr of Wangaratta, the 2023 Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run is somewhat of a tradition.

The family moved to Wangaratta five years ago and have entered the fun run each year since.

This Sunday, Stewart and Hunter will be competing in the 10km while Tracey, Claudia and Hamish will be competing in the 5km race.

Registrations for all events close at 5pm today if you are registering at the Wangaratta Chronicle office or midnight tonight if entering online.  For a full preview see pages 22 and 23.

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Power bill surge A PROPOSED 30 per cent surge on Victoria’s default energy bill prices is set to add to the rising cost of living bills in households and business within the North East.

Victoria’s Essential Services Commission released its Victorian Default Offer (VDO) for state electricity prices for the next financial year on Wednesday, which is proposing an average annual bill for domestic customers to rise just over

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30 per cent on this financial year prices, with small business customers facing increases of 33 per cent.

This comes after The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) revealed its draft electricity price increases of

between 20 and 22 per cent for South Australia, New South Wales and South-East Queensland.

The AER chair, Clare Savage, said the increases were “significant”, but they could have been as much as 40 per cent to 50 per cent without the Federal Government’s intervention in December to cap domestic gas and black coal prices.

The Victorian ESC draft

decision proposes an increase from $1403 to around $1829 per year for residential customers and from $5620 to around $7358 per year for small business customers.

Head baker of Butler’s Pantry Bakehouse in Wangaratta, Scott Butler, said the proposed VDO rises would be another additional expense to cost of living rises which have already had an

impact on the bakery.

“It can be tough being a bakery having to run ovens; we try and work off heat as much as we possibly can to see if we can,” he said.

“Being such a big bakery there’s sort of sections in it, we shut a lot of the lights down, we try and get a lot of the equipment turned off during the night as early as we possibly can.”

Mr Butler said the

in default energy prices in the next six months before potentially making changes to its electricity plan.

“I think a lot of businesses now are looking at going solar, I might even be looking at that over the next 12 months because we do run a lot of fridges during the day and that would cut those costs down a hell of a lot,” he said.

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Local CFA teams set for championships TEAMS for local CFA brigades will travel to Mooroopna over the coming fortnight, to showcase their skills at the CFA/Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) state firefighter championships.

The events will return to Mooroopna Recreation Reserve for the third consecutive year, with the Urban Junior State Championships to be held this weekend, and the senior urban, senior rural and junior rural events held on March 25 and 26.

CFA deputy chief officer Kaylene Jones said there had been an extraordinary amount of work to ensure the 2023 championships could still be held in Mooroopna, with the event set to provide a boost to the local community following extensive flooding in October last year.

“At one point, there was more than a metre of water over the running track at Mooroopna Recreation Reserve,” she said.

“The state championships are a big part of CFA’s volunteer culture, and promote the important values of teamwork and respect, as well as engaging our members in some friendly competitions with like-minded competitors.”

Events at the state championships are based on practical firefighting activities, with the focus on physical fitness, teamwork and equipment skills by utilising hoses, hydrants, and other equipment.

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REIGNING CHAMPIONS: Springhurst brigade will be looking to defend its victories in both the state rural junior and senior championships last year.

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Fatality, serious crash prompt road safety plea

By RYAN MALCOLM ALMOST 150 motorists were captured in breach of road rules during a targeted four-day campaign by police across the North East.

Officers were also called to a road fatality near Barnawartha North and a serious crash near Greta West throughout the weekend.

Operation Arid saw police ramp up enforcement following a “shocking start” to the year on Victoria’s roads, with almost 7000 traffic offences identified across the state throughout the Labour Day long weekend.

Across the Wangaratta Police Service Area, which encompasses Wangaratta, Alpine and parts of Moira Shire, some 145 offences were detected by local police, as they took to the roads as part of a concerted effort to curb road trauma in the region.

Eastern region division four road safety advisor, Senior Sergeant Colleen Sheridan, said despite proac-

tive policing efforts, officers were called to a number of incidents involving road trauma over the weekend.

Officers were called to a road crash at the Murray Valley Highway near Barnawartha North on Saturday morning, when a 28-year-old man lost his life.

An 18-year-old male was also airlifted to the Alfred Hospital in a stable condition less than an hour later, after losing control of his vehicle along Glenrowan-Moyhu Road near Greta West.

The North East was the only region across Victoria to record a road fatality over the long weekend.

According to Snr Sgt Sheridan, local police detected nine drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs throughout the weekend, as well as a further 136 unrelated traffic offences.

She said motorcyclists also represented a disproportionate number of offences.

“Unfortunately motorcyclists are representing a high number of our

enforcement actions, despite representing a small proportion of drivers on the roads,” she said.

“Although the long weekend is over, our road users still need to be aware of their driving behaviour, be careful on local roads, avoid distractions, and keep within the speed limits.

“Our local police will be out every day, with an emphasis on road safety to keep our communities safe.”

So far this year, 74 people have lost their lives on Victorian roads, a figure 45 per cent higher than the same time last year.

Some 44 road fatalities have occurred on rural roads.

Across the state, police detected 396 unauthorised drivers over the weekend, while 323 motorists were caught using their phone while driving.

Assistant commissioner road policing, Glenn Weir, said the behaviour was disappointing.

“Considering it was a long weekend, with high traffic volumes and

good weather, we saw the majority of people doing the right thing on our roads,” he said.

“Disappointingly though, we continue to detect motorists for the type of behaviour that’s been contributing to road trauma this year - that being speed, distraction and impaired driving.

“It is simply not good enough to just ignore the warnings - the reality is, there has been more lives lost on our roads than there have been days this year.

“Police are constantly engaging with the community to educate first and enforce when the message doesn’t get through and we make no apologies for this - we are doing everything we can to reduce trauma on our roads.”

Included in road trauma statistics was a Wangaratta man who died on Monday morning following an alleged medical episode while driving along Wangaratta’s Schilling Drive.

Police are set to prepare a report for the coroner.

“I think the next six months will be a real teller with what will happen with business inflation and price rises in general.”

A State Government spokesperson said despite the higher increase on the proposed default rate, the VDO will continue to pay less on average for their electricity than those on the Default Market Offer in other states and encourage consumers to shop around for better deals.

“We know that Victorian households are facing real pressures because of the increasing cost of energy globally,” the spokesperson said.

“That’s why we’ve fasttracked a new round of the $250 power saving bonus and encourage Victorians to access our rebates for solar PV and hot water systems.

“We’re also reducing our reliance on costly fossil fuels - that’s why we’re bringing back the State Electricity Commission and replacing unreliable, privatised coal with clean, government-owned, renewable energy.”

Federal Indi MP Helen Haines, said she hopes to see measures implemented in the next federal budget which will help ease the burden of the proposed increase.

“The forecast increase to the default electricity price is yet another bill that households are seeing going up, along with rent, interest rates and groceries,” she said.

“The cost of living is something the government can act on, including ways to help people bring their power bills.”

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Bruck faced major downturn ahead of sale

MONEY WELL SPENT: Victorian Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas (left), NHW CEO Libby Fifis, and NHW director of redevelopment David Ford, walked through the $23 million redevelopment at the official opening yesterday.

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Minister officially opens bigger, better hospital FAMILIES in Victoria’s North East will now get the care they need in state-of-the-art facilities delivered through a multimillion-dollar redevelopment of Wangaratta’s public hospital, according to Victorian Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas.

Minister Thomas yesterday officially opened the new medical ward at Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) - marking the completion of the almost $23 million redevelopment.

“The new medical and paediatric wards at the Wangaratta Hospital will ensure all Victorians - no matter their age - can get the best care in the best facilities close to home,” she said.

“With more space to treat patients, a bigger emergency department and a new kids ward - this upgrade will ensure local residents are getting the best care, now and into the future.”

Join in 150th celebrations COMMUNTY members are being invited to help celebrate 150 years since the establishment of a hospital in Green Street, Wangaratta.

Northeast Health Wangaratta is hosting a free event today offering the community the opportunity to get a glimpse into the past, present and future of the health service.

The event is being held from 10am to 2pm at the Memorial Hall inside the Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre.

The expanded and upgraded medical ward added 11 extra medical beds to create two 20-bed medical inpatient units to help meet the North East’s growing demand for care.

The redevelopment also delivered a new eight bed paediatric ward, which features eight single rooms with ensuites and parent accommodation as well as a negative pressure room for infectious diseases and a playroom.

The final stage also saw the delivery of the expanded and up-

graded emergency department with more treatment spaces, an isolation room for potentially infectious patients and a behavioural assessment room.

The redevelopment has also delivered an eight-bed short stay unit - providing acute care for patients staying in the unit for less than 24 hours as well as a new 12-bed Intensive Care Unit equipped with the latest technology to take care of the region’s sickest patients.

Minister Thomas said the project was funded through the

Victorian Government’s Regional Health Infrastructure Fund (RHIF), now worth $790 million, which has funded more than 480 projects for regional health services since 2015.

NHW board chair Alison Maclean said the board and staff were thrilled to have the additional space and state of the art facilities to care for their patients.

“It’s just brilliant,” she said.

The redevelopment was delivered by NHW in partnership with the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) and Zauner Construction.

Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes, said the doctors and nurses at Wangaratta Hospital do an outstanding job.

“This upgrade will ensure that they have access to the best facilities and can continue to provide the best care to the community,” she said.

BRUCK Textiles Technologies lost almost $2.5m the financial year before the Wangaratta business was sold for $1 in June 2014, a Melbourne court has heard.

The company’s budget projection of a $1.59m surplus fell well short, with Melbourne Magistrates’ Court told yesterday that the business lost $2.49m in the financial year ending June 30, 2013.

The revelations came as former board chair Philip Bart, chief executive officer Geoffrey Parker and chief financial officer Ron Johnson faced Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, charged with entering into agreements to withhold or significantly reduce access to employee entitlements following the business’ sale in July 2014.

Mr Johnson and Mr Parker’s new business Australian Textile Mills (ATM) purchased the company, leaving up to 60 employees redundant and unable to access entitlements totaling $3.48m.

During the course of a committal hearing expected to stretch into next week, the court heard Parker and Bart had sought legal advice around ways to legally reduce the factory’s workforce as a means to manage peaks and troughs in the textile industry.

Yesterday, former Bruck nonexecutive director James Castrisos told the court the company had explored downsizing the Sisely Avenue operation, amid a downturn in business which included revising contracts to supply military garments to the Australian Defence Force.

The company had also considered absorbing competitors to increase reliance on its Wangaratta mill.

The court heard Bruck had appointed a new mill manager in August of 2013, John O’Connor, who had immediately called for an improvement in performance from staff in order to make the factory sustainable.

In a report forwarded to Mr Parker and chief operating officer Sandip Ranjan in September 2013, Mr O’Connor said it was vital employees reduced the number of substandard products, which were occurring on average nine per cent of the time, to less than 3.5 per cent.

The report also detailed products were being delivered in full, on time (DIFOT) in only 70 per cent of instances, a figure which would need to rise to 98 per cent to improve profitability.

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New CT scanner to improve patient comfort and care A NEW CT scanner has arrived from Germany for installation at Northeast Health Wangaratta’s (NHW) imaging department this week.

The existing machine, which was installed in 2017, will be decommissioned and removed, with minor refresh works to be undertaken in the CT scan room before a new machine is installed.

Business manager for NHW’s medical imaging department, Hayden Sharp, said the new CT will provide a more comfortable experience for patients while delivering cutting-edge technology.

“The latest technology includes new imaging capabili-

ties to benefit the community through lower radiation dose and better image quality.

“The new system is a large bore scanner, providing a more comfortable and open space on the table, which will improve the patient experience.”

Mr Sharp said it would be business as usual for all other areas of the imaging department and plans had been developed over 18 months to minimize disruption and ensure continuity of care of patients requiring CT. “We have worked closely with GPs, local specialists and hospital staff to plan for presentations that require a CT scan,” he said.

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6-day outage and we have contingency plans in place for patients that present to emergency and might need to be transferred for a scan.”

The replacement program at NHW will see a suite of new imaging equipment installed over the next 12-18 months including seven new ultrasound systems, MRI machine, fluoroscopy unit and X-Ray equipment.

“We’re committed to providing the best possible service, which includes having the latest technology right here at the hospital to service our community.”

Works will be undertaken from March 16 and NHW expects the new CT scan to be operational from March 22.

SO LONG CT: The ‘old’ CT scanner at NHW is being replaced.

One actor always in search of a play The show ggoes on for local p performer Kendall Kingg

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KENDALL King found an extra benefit of being in every production she could during her high school years: it took up so much extra-curricular time that she was exempt from school sports.

“I grew up in Corowa, but finished high school at a boarding school in Melbourne who had an excellent theatre program that I practically lived in,” Kendall said.

“Not having to participate in sport while getting to perform was an absolute win-win in my mind.”

Kendall has been involved with the Wangaratta Players for about eight years, making her debut performance in Mum’s the Word in 2015.

“I have also acted in Slope - a short Film by Killer Pig Productions in 2016; Polly in Fawlty Towers with The Other Theatre Company in 2016; Company with Wangaratta Players in 2017; an extra in The BBQ, a feature film in 2017; The Club with Allegro Theatre Company in 2019 and The Importance of Being Ernest with Allegro Theatre Company 2021.

“Unfortunately The Importance of Being Ernest was cancelled due to COVID restrictions, but we still had fun doing a couple of months of rehearsals.”

While Kendall loves to be involved in local theatre, she has had less time in recent years due to running a business, studying for a counselling degree parttime and looking after her health.

“I’ve had multiple surgeries on both of my hips over the last two years so that has kept me away from acting and the Players,” she said.

“Thankfully, I am now fully recovered and working on my strength and balance.

“I am loving being able to dip my toes back into perform-

BACK TREADING THE BOARDS: Kendall King will play ‘Lead Woman’ in Six Characters Looking for an Author in April. PHOTO: Joanne Pane ing and once I complete my counselling degree, I am aiming to complete a Master of Art Therapy with a heavy focus on theatre.”

This April, Kendall will once again step onto the Wangaratta Players’ stage as she takes on the role of ‘Lead Woman’ in Six Characters Looking for an Author by Luigi Pirandello in a version by David Harrower.

“As soon as Steve (Thornycroft, director) told me he was putting on another play, I planned to audition, even though I didn’t know what

the play was about,” Kendall laughed.

“Originally I auditioned for a different role, but with my current responsibilities and busy schedule, the role of the ‘Lead Woman’ has suited me better.

“The character is a lot of fun to play, I’m getting to explore her ability to be a bit melodramatic - which some people might say suits me quite well.

“It has also been a lot of fun working with the cast and crew, there is a mix of new and old faces and I love that theatre attracts people from all walks and

ages of life - it brings amazing dynamic to a theatre group.”

While Kendall doesn’t have a specific preference for the types of roles she takes on, she does like a challenge and doing something she hasn’t done before.

“I’ll pretty much put my hand up for any type of role - as long as I get to be immersed in the creation of theatre,” she said.

“Having said that, my favourite role I’ve played so far is Polly in Fawlty Towers; I enjoyed the challenge of honouring someone else’s acting while also trying to make it my own.

“Also, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

by Tennessee Williams is one of my favourite plays and I did a monologue by Maggie for my year 12 theatre studies exams.

“I would love the opportunity to reprise the role in its full someday,” Kendall said.

Kendall said she finds theatre deeply therapeutic and thoroughly enjoys exploring different characters, finding out what makes them tick, how they move their body or emphasise certain words.

She also loves directing and having an idea and being able to bring it to life for others to see.

“There is a real art to doing that well and it’s a challenge that I would like to have a go at again sometime.”

In addition to on-stage roles, Kendall was on the Wangaratta Players committee for a year, was the prompt for The Last of the Red Hot Lovers at the Players in 2016 and directed Exit the King with LUEY in Benalla in 2017.

“Being the prompt was fun and being able to watch the magic of creating a performance and the actors building their characters from a different perspective was really great,” Kendall said.

You can see Kendall as ‘Lead Woman’ in Six Characters Looking for an Author at the Stage Door, 4D Evans Street Wangaratta from April 14 to 23.

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Celebration to mark parish’s 160 years

By SIMONE KERWIN

AS St Patrick’s parishioners today mark the feast day of the Ford Street church’s patron saint, the wider parish community is planning celebrations to recognise the 160th anniversary of establishment of a Catholic parish in Wangaratta.

Wangaratta and King Valley Parishes have set aside Saturday, May 20 to commemorate the formation of a local parish more than a century and a half ago, around the current location of St Patrick’s.

This will include an 11am mass at St Patrick’s on the day, to be concelebrated by Sandhurst Diocese Bishop Shane Mackinlay and priests from across the diocese.

A shared lunch in St Patrick’s Hall will follow the mass, giving parishioners the chance to gather and share their memories of church and school activities in Wangaratta over their time of involvement.

There will also be a raffle and wine drive, and memorabilia to commemorate the occasion will be available on the day.

Novena Masses will be held in the lead-up to the event, between May 11 and 19, with priests who have previously served the parish including Fr Joe Taylor, Fr Des

TIME TO CELEBRATE: Franco Cudini, Fr Nathan Verallo, Evangeline Sacco, Christine McMahon, Moira Hill, Mary Garlick, Fr Shibu Pezhumthottathil and Monsignor Crisologo Manongas are looking forward to the upcoming celebration which will recognise the 160th anniversary of establishment of a Catholic parish in Wangaratta.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Welladsen and Fr Mike Pullar invited to lead them.

The celebrations, which are expected to draw people with past and present connections to the local Catholic community, will hark back to the significant events of 1863 which shaped the parish’s formal establishment.

That year, temporary crown land grants for a Catholic church, school hall and residence became permanent, and then-Bish-

op James Goold shifted diocesantrained priest Rev George Devitt Galen from Beechworth to lead the 400 Catholics living in the Wangaratta district.

Wangaratta went on to become one of the five foundation parishes of the new Diocese of Sandhurst, with changes over the next 75 years resulting in the original St Patrick’s parish area being redistributed into 12 different surrounding parishes.

The Wangaratta and King Valley Parishes now encompass St Patrick’s and South Wangaratta’s Our Lady’s churches, as well as Holy Cross Moyhu, St Augustine’s Eldorado, St Martin’s Boorhaman, St Joseph’s Glenrowan and St Joseph’s Whitfield, as well as St Patrick’s, St Bernard’s and Our Lady’s Primary Schools, and the secondary-level Galen Catholic College and Borinya Wangaratta Community Partnership.

Bureau watches for drier times, but not necessarily drought LA Nina has ended and the Bureau of Meteorology has now moved to El Nino WATCH, but even if El Nino impacts Australia, it doesn’t necessarily mean drought.

The bureau’s Dr Andrew Watkins said there have been 27 El Nino years since 1900, and around 18 of those years were affected by widespread winter-spring drought.

La Nina is the cool phase of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), usually bringing more rain to Australia, while El Nino is the warm phase, where our climate is often drier than usual.

While the Pacific Ocean is ENSOneutral, the bureau has moved to El Nino WATCH as there are some signs of El Nino forming later in the year.

El Nino WATCH means there is a 50 per cent chance of El Nino.

Dr Watkins said should the chance of El Nino forming later in 2023 increase to around 70pc, the bureau will change to El Nino ALERT status.

“Even if El Nino impacts Australia, this does not necessarily lead to drought,” he said.

Dr Watkins said after three years of La Nina and record-breaking rainfall in eastern Australia, the bureau’s longrange forecast shows drier than average conditions for most of Australia over the coming months.

“Long-range forecasts show there’s an increased chance of below average rainfall for most of Australia during autumn 2023,” he said.

“But the northern wet season, including the tropical cyclone season, for northern Australia continues during March and April, so there remains the chance of tropical weather systems bringing heavy rain at times to the north.”

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Free diabetes programs will be firsts for region

Planned burns set to ignite

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

RESIDENTS have been urged to remain abreast of planned burns in their local area over the coming weeks, with a host of permitted agricultural burns set to be lit.

District 23 acting assistant chief fire officer Rod Railton said multiple burns were expected to be lit around 4pm yesterday, following an influx of fire permit applications in recent weeks.

He said the district’s fire danger period was expected to continue for some time, but anticipated more than 30 controlled burns would be approved and lit as weather conditions permitted in the coming weeks.

“We just want to get the word out that we are issuing permits at the moment - there is going to be smoke in the area and (residents) should monitor the (planned burns Victoria) website to see whether they are burns or not,” he said.

“If they’re unsure then ring triple zero (000).”

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by Flex Out Health Wangaratta targeting those with or at risk of diabetes or heart disease is being offered to the community for the first time next month.

Both ‘Beat It’ and ‘Life!’ programs are coordinated by Diabetes Victoria and are free of cost for all members of the public.

Beat It, which is a program specifically designed for those living with diabetes, is an eight week exercise program that involves moderate intensity aerobic, strength and balance based exercises as well as education sessions on healthy living.

Exercise physiologist at Flexout Health and Beat It program facilitator, Felicity Munro, said the program had been successfully running in New South Wales for a number of years and was recently expanded into Victoria.

“We are really excited to be bringing the program to our local community,” she said.

“We certainly know there is a need in the community for Beat It, and all too often rural areas miss out on subsided programs such as these.

“Our challenge now is to spread the word and ensure those who need the program know about it and attend.”

Almost 1.5 million Australians are living with diabetes and regis-

BIG LIFT: Physiotherapist and Life! program coordinator Jeff Gosbell and Flexout Health Wangaratta director Rebecca Piazza will be out to give the community a health boost with the rollout of the free diabetes programs for the first time in Wangaratta.

PHOTO: Bailey Zimmermann tered with the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS).

The only criteria participants need to join the Beat It program is that they have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and are registered with the NDSS - a process which is usually completed by the treating doctor at the time of diagnosis.

Life! program is to be coordinated by physiotherapist Jeff Gosbell, who said it will involve more of an educational approach aimed to help improve participants’ eating habits,

increase physical activity and manage stress.

“It’s covering not just diabetes, but people who are at risk of other lifestyle conditions like heart diseases and strokes, so it’s quite broad, and most people will qualify for it,” he said.

“This is something that’s new to Wangaratta...both of the programs have been around for quite some time but they haven’t been offered locally until now, so it’s great we finally have access to it.

“Cost can be a barrier to getting healthcare but this doesn’t cost anything, it really is ideal for the community.”

The Life! program commences in Wangaratta on April 12; and Beat It on April 24, with assessments commencing from now.

Both programs are available at the Wangaratta Allied Health Hub and facilitated by Flexout Health.

Interested participants are encouraged to contact Flexout Health direct on 57475422.

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Streetscape works on hold

BY ANITA McPHERSON

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WORKS to upgrade the streetscape at Cheshunt will not begin on Monday, until agreement is reached between residents and the Rural City of Wangaratta on amendments to its original plans.

Council director community and infrastructure, Marcus Goonan, said he had asked the contractors, who were due to start on March 20, to “hold off for a couple of weeks” pending the outcome of a meeting held on Wednesday night at the Cheshunt Hall.

Close to 100 people packed the hall for the meeting, which was called by council following feedback on social media raising concerns about the plans, including insufficient car parks, lack of space for heavy vehicles including coaches, the narrowness of the street and the proposed improvements not being compatible with the character of the town.

A subsequent petition raised by the King Valley Residents’ Association (KVRA) which called for council to engage directly with the community in achieving a revised plan for

FRONTING UP: A strong turnout of local residents on Wednesday night came to hear Rural City of Wangaratta’s Marsha McMonigle and director community and infrastructure Marcus Goonan address community concerns over plans to upgrade Cheshunt’s streetscape.

PHOTO: Anita McPherson the infrastructure works impacting the Whitfield and Cheshunt communities, received 205 signatures.

Mr Goonan and council’s manager infrastructure planning and delivery, Marsha McMonigle, addressed many of the concerns during the 90 minute public meeting at Cheshunt.

Mr Goonan began by confirming an error had been made with the bus stop at Whitfield which needed to be made longer, estimating it may cost around $4000 to fix.

He said the most common words in feedback received following meetings held in Cheshunt in the leadup to the development of plans,

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were around car parking and character.

“We clearly haven’t got everything right in these works (at Cheshunt) and the Whitfield works,” he said.

“We had a hell of a lot of feedback and it’s not a simple process, but we have tried to respond as best we could.”

Among the changes in

the revised plans for Cheshunt are an additional 25 carparks and the use of lowprofile curb and channel so it can be driven over, which was met with a round of applause from the crowd.

Mr Goonan said the street “would be wide enough for a semi-trailer to turn around in it”, while the use of perme-

retain “a country feel”.

He also confirmed a large tree opposite the Cheshunt General Store which had been a source of contention for the community would stay regardless of its condition, and an aborist’s report sought to ensure action is taken towards its preservation.

Members of the King Valley Residents’ Association also addressed the meeting, handing over their petition and called for better consultation with the community, suggesting a stay on works at Cheshunt until a working group of local stakeholders could be formed to liaise directly with council on the amended plans.

The suggestion was met with a round of applause, and while Mr Goonan said he was unable to agree to the proposal - even in principle - he confirmed the contractors would not be starting on Monday.

The KVRA expects it may take two to three weeks to form a working group who would use the newly amended plans as a starting point for further consideration.

Mr Goonan confirmed council would also return to the community if any trees are found to require removal to accommodate streetscape works, including the shared walking/cycling path.

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Community shines through fun run THE region’s runners and walkers will be keen to beat the heat this weekend, as the much–anticipated Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run kicks off early on Sunday morning.

Perfect sunny weather is expected to greet entrants who tackle the host of distances available this weekend, in an event sure to showcase some of the finest scenery the rural city has to offer.

The marathon and fun run has enjoyed a long, proud history in the local area, and while many will look to secure strong placings in the main marathon and half–marathon distances, the event’s beauty is in its accessibility.

The 5km and 10km distances are perfect for everyone from intermediate runners to those keen to enjoy a leisurely stroll in the sun, cheered on by locals and visitors to the region as they close in on the finish line.

Similarly, the 2km primary school challenge offers an entry–level race for the region’s youngsters to tackle in their own way, burning off some of their weekend energy in the process.

The community has continued to throw its support behind the event, with the track set to be lined with well– wishers and support teams, while staff from North East Water will be on hand to ensure participants can effectively manage temperatures anticipated to reach the mid–30s.

It’s a testament to the community that events which were such a mainstay prior to the pandemic have rebounded with such velocity afterwards.

Good luck to all those who partake – it’s sure to make for a memorable day and also raise funds for local causes.

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Neil Barassi: Not everywhere, but maybe the hot spots where police think are troublesome areas.

Allan White: I spend hours up the street at night, taking photos. I see a lot of ‘bad behaviour’ specifically over Friday & Saturday nights.

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Security cameras might not stop an incident, but they do go a long way to identifying those responsible.

Charles Branstom: In principle yes. However, there would need to be in place strong protocol as to who has access to the data collected, what it is used for and how long it is kept for. You Tube has literally 100s of varying incidents captured on CCTV both public and private.

Leslie Matthews: There is no evidence that shows the

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use of CCTV works as a crime deterrent. It might make some people feel good but in reality it just makes a few people rich and the crime just moves into the next street.

Starsky Hutch: Yes, If you don’t do anything wrong then there is nothing to worry about..

Paul Crabb: Police on the beat is the only real solution !

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The would be a miracle.

Matt Ryan: Isn’t that what the pigeons for already? We

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just spend the last 2 years in lockdown for the government to change the batteries now they want to replace them with cameras?

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Solar power subsidy a waste of money I AGREE Malcolm Carson (Wangaratta Chronicle letters, March 15).

Solar energy panels need significant subsidy backup by state and federal governments, an enormous waste of money causing rising power costs, proven by daily media reports.

Installation of hundreds of thousands of solar panels are a visual blight on the countryside.

Having being comprised of various components when manufactured solar panels are, at the end of their life, entirely non biodegradable.

Disposal of this hardware is injurious to the environment.

Solar panels and wind turbines have the same characteristics as described, from manufacture to operational end.

This renewable energy hardware wherever used worldwide is proven to be an inadequate sole power source to meet total power needs.

This inadequacy is evident worldwide and continues unresolved.

Assisted by coal mining, gas and nuclear power, use has necessitated re-introduction of these power sources to ensure continued need for power generation.

Phillip Servaes, Wangaratta

Wetlands care no excuse for animal brutality

FACEBOOK users this week commented on our web poll, which asked ‘would you like to see more CCTV cameras in the Wangaratta CBD and local parks?’

IN response to “Feathers ruffled over inquiry” (Wangaratta Chronicle, March 13), I ask, has anyone else noticed how Bev McArthur MP, other pro-shooter MPs and so many duck-shooters constantly deflect from the real issue of the actual shooting and maiming of native birds by using the crutch of wetlands care? (As if no other organisations are invested in it.)

Come to think of it, has anyone seen vision of Mrs McArthur in her waders installing the shooters’ favourite “contribution” of taxpayer funded, $160 (each), vogue nestboxes?

As far as I can tell, wetlands conservation is not at issue - shooting on the wetlands is.

Susan Williams, Castlemaine

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FLYING HIGH: Aircraft enthusiasts from across the country are preparing to take off across the skies tomorrow for the Benalla Airshow Ai h att th the B Benalla ll airport. i t The day will feature aerial displays including the Newcastle-based Paul Bennet Airshow with the highest performing aerobatic biplane in the world, the Wolf Pits Pro (pictured).

There will also be a multitude of modern and historic gliders, warbirds and balloons. Gates open at 9am. For more information and to book online visit https:// benallaairshow.com.au/event-info/.

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Daytime lights make a safety difference

(DRLs) reduce the likelihood of being involved in a non-night time multi-vehicle crash.

DRLs are fitted on the front of a motor vehicle and are designed to automatically switch on when a vehicle is driven to increase the visibility of a vehicle to other road users during the day.

There were 119,606 casualty crashes in the database, of which 11,013 crashes were found to involve at least one vehicle fitted with DRLs. Given that only around 62 per cent of new vehicles entering the fleet have DRLs fitted as standard across all of their model variants, mandating DRLs is still relevant and would accelerate the process of fitment through the fleet.

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FACEBOOK users this week have commented on road rebuilding works being undertaken on Wangaratta’s Warby Street between Ryley and Roger streets from this week to March 30 by Regional Roads Victoria.

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Ashley Baines: About time all those bumps are fixed Kelley Adamo: !!!!!!!!!How about you finish LARKINGS STREET first !!!!!!!!!!

Facebook users have also commented on Rob and Di Worthington’s retirement

after almost 36 years of ownership at the Phillipson Street West End Lotto and Wool store.

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Wendy Llewellyn: All the best in your retirement Di and Rob. It has been a pleasure putting on our tickets each week and talking about our beloved cats (and the tigers Rob, except when they have beaten us) You will certainly be missed. Good luck to Michelle and Bob in their new adventure. See you at the pool Di. Valerie Hanley: I’m really going to miss Di’s knitting expertise

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Jo Welch: Happy Retirement Rob and Di! I’ll never forget coming in with Rosie on many occasions looking for new clothes. She always had so much fun trying everything on, and we never left without a few bags!

Great shop with great owners!

Kim Hutchinson: Congratulations and best wishes for your retirement. I will be forever grateful to Di for her advice and help in finding just the right ball of wool.

Enjoy travelling and spending lots of time with your family!

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Gill Delaney: Thankyou Di,for all the the help and your knowledge through the wool shop. You seen me through grandkiddies and now great- grannies.Loved the no pressure feel of your little shop.Sorry I didn’t buy hardly any tickets Rob,but you always had a g’day. I am very happy to wish you both a wonderful retirement and great times together.xx Jaen Wheeler: All the best in your retirement, will miss your input Di with all my bits & pieces for my crafting etc, go forth.. congrats.

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Wangaratta Turf Club @Wangarattatc It’s been a HUGE week for the team at @BenBrisbourne.

Racing, capped off with a great win by KOOLED in todays Vobis Gold Eldorado at @EchucaRaceClub! Congrats to connections and stable apprentice Hannah Edgley!!

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Dysphagia a difficult problem to swallow WHEN a freak mowing accident in January 2021 left Bright’s Norm McIntyre with a broken neck and being fed by a tube, he wasn’t aware of dysphagia - a health condition of having difficulty swallowing food and fluid, which impacts around a million Australians every year.

Norm’s fall down an embankment required a substantial rescue effort from the SES, fire services and ambulance.

He spent seven weeks in hospital, after being transferred by air ambulance to Royal Melbourne Hospital and returning to the Thomas Hogan Rehabilitation Centre at Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW).

“Thank God for the SES and the ambulance, they were marvelous,” Norm said.

His injuries required part

of his spine to be fused, which was accessed through the front of his neck and resulted in dysphagia.

The speech pathology team at NHW worked closely with Norm, the dietitians and medical team to manage his swallow rehabilitation and his nutrition.

Norm was fed via a feeding tube in his nose while he underwent daily swallowing rehabilitation therapy with a speech pathologist over four weeks.

“I couldn’t eat. They put a feeding tube down my nose, which wasn’t much fun,” Norm said.

“They were able to feed me until I could get my swallowing function back.”

Almost a year later Norm encountered some new difficulties and was unable to swallow his saliva or eat or drink without coughing or feeling like things were

BREATHING A LITTLE EASIER: Norm McIntyre (front) is grateful form the care he received from NHW speech pathologists (from left) Sarah Coles, Sheree Bennett, Kate Smith and April Fasano. stuck in his throat.

A swallowing x-ray showed the impairment was caused by structural changes as a result of the spinal fusion and he was fed by a PEG tube in his stomach until the plates in his neck were surgically removed in August 2022.

“I was wondering if I was going to be able to eat again,” Norm said.

“They gave me exercises to strengthen my throat and help me swallow properly.”

NHW speech pathologist

Sarah Coles said most people would be unaware of dysphagia.

“We swallow between 500 and 700 times a day,” she said.

“Swallowing problems can occur at any stage of life, as the result of an injury as in Norm’s case, or for other medical reasons.

“While swallowing difficulties impact Australians every day, little is known about dysphagia and the treatment options available to help improve

rehabilitation post-surgery, Norm has been able to return to his regular diet and has been discharged from speech pathology services at NHW. “The ongoing exercises has helped me strengthen my throat in a way that I can get food down, and it has helped me to enjoy food again,” he said.

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A love for restoring the past

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN THE Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club of Wangaratta (VVCVW) is bursting with excitement to bring out members’ vehicles from all kinds of time periods for the Wangaratta Historic Motor Show and Fly In on April 23.

The show attracts a wide variety of commercial vehicles, trucks, fire engines, ambulances, police cars, army transport, motorcycles, tractors and stationary engines from Victoria and interstate.

The other feature for the day includes a display of World War II

planes with several stunning displays of these planes in action.

The VVCVW has been involved with all four bi-annual installments of the motor show which usually attracts around 30 to 40 of their members and vehicles to enter.

Club president Martin Ziermann said his main enjoyment of being a part of Wangaratta’s biggest vehicle display is the joy of meeting other moor enthusiasts and getting the opportunity to see cars rarely seen on the road.

“A lot of our members are home restorers, they do it themselves, they don’t give their cars to me-

chanics or experts and the results are often unbelievably, surprisingly good,” he said.

“The variety still exists, right from a 100 year old car to a 1996 BMW, which is fantastic to see the sort of commitment that’s gone into these cars from enthusiasts.

“Every time our club goes for a drive on a weekend we get some amazing looks from people.

“They approach us and they want to talk about the cars...their dad might have owned a similar model; it’s a gratifying achievement to have these cars still going.”

Mr Ziermann has a variety of cars under show plates such as a Jaguar XJ6, 1969 Ford XW Ute, a 1981 Volvo sedan and a 1996 BMW sedan he is looking forward to displaying at the show.

He said the show’s committee has put a lot of work into preparations as expectations for the quality of displays at the show grow with each year.

“Because of our dry environment these cars last a lot longer than anywhere else in the world,” he said.

“Not every car in the world is worth what a GT-R is, but there

are big restorers out there who have put the same amount of effort into their Mini, or Valiant as restorers put into their GTOs. “And it’s not about the cash; it’s about keeping that piece of historic machinery alive and going.”

If you wish to participate as an exhibitor, phone Richard Gardner on 0448 906 509 or email northvichcva@gmail.com to register your interest.

The show will be open to the public from 9am on the day of the event at an admission fee of $25 and under 15s can enter for free.

TIME WARP: The Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club of Wangaratta is priming vehicles from all strands of time in the build up to the Wangaratta Historic Motor Show and Fly In next month. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Wangaratta council financial forecast looking healthy WANGARATTA council’s quarter two forecast report indicates increases to the accounting surplus of $1.97 million and to the adjusted underlying operating result by $982,000.

This was primarily driven by increases in operating grant funding, such as for damage caused by the recent flood event, and other nonrecurring and carried forward grants.

Other Income has increased due to favourable interest rates generating increased interest income, as well as reduced expected depreciation on assets.

These increases have

been partially offset by increases in materials and services across a range of council service areas.

Council’s 2022/23 capital works expenditure has decreased from $39.15m to $38.09m, a net decrease of $1.06m, impacted by revisions to two existing project delivery timelines which have been extended to 2023/2024.

Capital grants had a net increase on $1.03m which included:  additional funding for Prosecco Road Masterplan ($441k); and  new grant funding council was successful in ob-

taining for capital projects: upgrade Sandford Road for freight movements ($299k), Merriwa Park retaining wall ($296k), drought relief funding ($100k), aerodrome wildlife fence - Regional Airports Program ($91k), Wangaratta Showgrounds cricket oval improvements ($60k), organics processing plant ($53k), bushfire community recovery and resilience ($50k) and the Milawa Hall upgrade ($39k).

This was offset by a reduction for Redcamps Bridge ($416k) as council was unsuccessful in obtaining grant funding.

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net increase $778k which included:  additional $500k funding received to deal with damage caused by recent floods; and  new grant funding council was successful in obtaining for community programs: Social Inclusion Action Group ($213k), Strengthening Rural Communities ($130k), Wangaratta Digital Hub Sustainable Operating Project ($80k), VPA - Planning for Future Growth and Unlocking Industrial Design ($75k) and Municipal Fire and Emergency Management Resourcing Program ($60k).

This was offset by a reduction in income for the Suicide Prevention Program ($278k), which was received in the previous financial year.

Other revenue had a net increase of $739k due to favourable interest rates and therefore higher interest income on council cash and short-term investments.

Council’s capital works expenditure has decreased from $39.15m to $38.09m, a net decrease of $1.06m.

The decrease can be attributed to a reduction in forecast for WSAC extension ($1m) and Creative Precinct Masterplan implementation ($999k), which are to be

extended into 2023/24.

These reductions were offset by increases in repair of Merriwa Park Retaining Wall ($250k) due to carried over funds from the long term financial plan, Drought Relief Funding ($99k), Parkland Precinct Masterplan ($84k) and New Footpath Program ($75k).

Year-to-date delivery of the Capital Works Program is $13.96m, with a further $28.59m of commitments in place.

Weather impacts and the ability to get contractors on site, due to both restrictions and demand in the industry, influence the variances.

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On your bikes this Sunday

BIKERS from across the region are revved up to be raising funds for suicide awareness at the annual Black Dog Ride this Sunday, March 19.

Riders will start at Apex Park in Wangaratta at 10am before venturing through to Moyhu and Benalla and making their way back in time for lunch in an effort to encourage community members to address their mental health.

So far 68 riders have

already registered for the ride where numerous prizes will be available on the day through raffle and auction events.

Riders can purchase tickets up until the ride starts for $30, with passenger tickets costing $15 via the website: https://events.humanitix. com/wangaratta-vic-blackdog-ride-1-dayer-2023.

Breakfast and lunch is set to be provided by local Lions club members.

GEARED UP: Kurt Dissegna (left), Peter Gladstone (centre) and Guy Hurdes are readying their bikes for the annual Wangaratta Black Dog ride in an effort to raise awareness and funds for mental health and suicide prevention.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Hume cardiac arrest rate among state’s worst VICTORIAN residents are stepping up to help save lives as cardiac arrest emergency cases reach record highs across the state, according to new research by Ambulance Victoria (AV).

The latest Victorian Ambulance Cardiac Arrest Registry (VACAR) annual report reveals paramedics responded to 7361 cardiac arrests last financial year, a 5.8 per cent increase on previous figures.

According to crude in-

cidence rate data, cardiac arrests per 100,000 people were considerably higher in regional areas, with Hume region’s 161 the state’s second-highest figure.

The report found when cardiac arrests were witnessed by members of the public, 79 per cent of people were willing to step up and commence lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), while 107 cardiac arrest patients received shocks from automated external

defibrillators (AEDs) before paramedics arrived.

AV director research and evaluation, Ziad Nehme, said Victoria’s cardiac survival rate was among the best in the world as a result.

“We know that minutes matter in a cardiac arrest and that if a person receives bystander CPR and defibrillation, their chance of survival more than doubles,” he said.

“We can proudly say that Victoria has the best cardiac

survival rates in Australia and one of the best in the world.”

Cardiac incidence rates across rural Victoria have steadily increased since 2016/17, rising from 129 to 148 (per 100,000 population) during the timeframe, compared to a rise of 92 to 100 in metropolitan areas.

The report showed 79 per cent of patients suffered cardiac arrests at home, with men making up 65 per cent of AV responses.

The average age for cardiac arrests was 74 for women and 67 for men.

Dr Nehme said the continued enrolment of volunteers in AV’s GoodSAM program, which provides the address of someone in cardiac arrest for volunteers to commence a lifesaving medical response, had played an important role in improving health outcomes across the state.

“With more Victorians suffering cardiac arrests than ever before, AV’s Good-

SAM Responder program has never been more vital,” he said.

“GoodSAM is a lifesaving smartphone app that connects Victorians in cardiac arrest with volunteers who are willing to start CPR and use an AED in the first critical minutes while paramedics are on the way.

“We have thousands of GoodSAM volunteers willing to help us save lives across the state and I urge more people to sign up.”

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HELPING THE HOMELESS: (Back, L-R) Dominic Bedendo, Liam White, Declan Meloury, Eliza Shiels, Tayla Coonan, Tessa Oates, (front L-R) Mitch Carson, Tomas Paola and Cameron Chamberlain will be conducting a fundraiser at Appin Park Primary School today.

PHOTO: Shana Morgan

Appin Park students do their bit for city’s needy Friday, March 15, 2013

By SHANA MORGAN A CLASS of Appin Park Primary School’s grade five and six pupils have been happily giving up their free time ahead of a fundraiser today for the Wangaratta Carevan.

The children have split into four groups today to complete different events to help raise money and support Wangaratta’s underprivileged and homeless.

Teachers have paid $3 to have the pupils wash their cars; prep and grade one

10 years ago children will pay 50c to go in a coloring competition, helped by the older children; and cupcakes baked by the pupils at home will be sold at the canteen for $1 each.

The final group will return to school tonight to have a sleepover in homeless-like conditions.

Pupil Tomas Paola said they were getting sponsored for the sleepover and hopes to raise as much money as possible.

“We’ll be sleeping with a sleeping bag and a box; that’s all we’re allowed,” he said.

Teacher Craig Kerlin, said a Wangaratta Carevan representative has spoken to the children about the work they do and they have been inspired to help during the hour they get for free time each week.

Pupil, Eliza Shiels said they were happy to help.

THE Wangaratta RSPCA have plenty of options for your new playmate/s.

For more information or to meet any of the kittens, cats, dogs, puppies and rabbits the Wangaratta RSPCA currently have available, call (03) 5722 2874 or visit the shelter and find your new special friend.

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His microchip number is 956000015932058.  Medium hair, tabby, female, 9 weeks, 956000015936840, ‘Elanor’;  Medium hair, black, female, 11 weeks, 956000015934085, ‘Gini’;  Short hair, grey, female, 11 weeks, 956000015932799, ‘Gracie’;  Short hair, black, female, 5 months, 956000016625144, ‘Joy’;  Medium hair, black, male, 11 weeks, 956000015936173, ‘Max’;  Short hair, black, male, 4 months, 956000015932058, ‘Meowgli’;  Short hair, black, female, 11 weeks, 956000015934076, ‘Nenie’;  Medium hair, tabby, female, 10 weeks, 956000016557454, ‘Pixie’;  Short hair, ginger, male, 3 months, 956000016558843, ‘Roly’;  Medium hair, ginger, male, 3 months, 956000016561996, ‘Tag’;  Short hair, tortoiseshell, female, 4 months, 956000015966324, ‘Xena’;

Dogs:  Bull mastiff, tan, male, 6 years, 900164001439502, ‘Buster’  Rottweiler, black, female, 2 years, 900113001039745, ‘Ebony’;  German Shorthaired Pointer, black, female, 1 year, 956000014681969, ‘Luna’;  American bulldog, red, female, 6 months, 95600001299787, ‘Lexi’;  Kelpie, black, 4 years, 956000007881929, ‘Toby’; Puppies:  Bull Arab, brindle, male, 6 months, 953010006184366, ‘Bailey’;  Bull Arab, white, male, 6 months, 953010006184336, ‘Buster’; Small animals:  Holland Lop rabbit, white, female, 2 years, 956000015935078, ‘Bubbles’;  New Zealand rabbit, white, 8 months, 956000014826071, ‘Geneva’;  Himalayan rabbit, white, female, 2 years, 956000014998027, ‘Moose’.

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New procedure protecting prostate cancer patients NORTHEAST Health Wangaratta (NHW) has commenced a new procedure to help reduce radiation exposure to prostate cancer patients during their treatment.

The new procedure involves inserting a rectal spacer between the prostate and rectum to provide a temporary cushion to reduce the side-effects of radiation therapy.

NHW purchased a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine and specialist biopsy equipment with the assistance of a $300,000 grant from the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund in 2022.

Urological surgeon Mr Mark Forbes said the treatment would improve patient care by keeping their treatment close to home and preventing their need to travel for Albury Wodonga or Melbourne for the procedure.

“This equipment made it possible for patients to obtain a transperineal biopsy locally and we are pleased to add this procedure to our services,” Mr Forbes said.

“This procedure provides an important alternative management adjunct to the current high volume prostate cancer surgery performed at NHW. “I’m hopeful this procedure will improve patient comfort by reducing the side effects of radiotherapy on urinary, bowel and sexual function.”

More than 24,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in Australia every year and if detected early has very high five-year survival rates.

IMPROVING PATIENTS’ COMFORT: Urological surgeon Mr Mark Forbes with the rectal spacing syringe.

CFA rattling towards fundraising goal

By RYAN MALCOLM THE rattling of tins is set to return in coming weeks, as local CFA volunteers hope to build on a strong fundraising history for the annual Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Good Friday Appeal.

Local members will again hit the streets on Friday, April 7, building on the state fire service’s 72-year tradition of raising funds to help the RCH deliver world-class care to sick kids.

Since the initiative began in 1951, CFA volunteers have raised more than $36m for the appeal, some $1.4m of which was donated just last year.

South Wangaratta CFA captain Lesley Forman said brigade and community members were looking forward to furthering the brigade’s fundraising efforts, which have collected almost $120,000 in the last 34 years.

Record-keeping from the brigade dating back to 1988 indicates $119,447.89 has

been raised by the South Wangaratta community during the period, with locals giving generously to the tune of $9015.25 in 2022 alone.

With a significant geographical area and a number of long driveways to visit on Good Friday, Ms Forman said the brigade was searching for volunteers and kids to assist by rattling a tin, and advised residents to keep their eyes and ears open for collectors in the local area, particularly when driving.

She said a brigade member would also be stationed at the Shanley Street station to accept in-person donations.

CFA deputy chief officer, Garry Cook, said he was proud of CFA’s long-standing relationship with the Good Friday Appeal.

“The remarkable commitment of our volunteers to their community is the reason we see thousands of members giving up their time to raise funds for sick kids,” he said.

“This worthy cause is close to the hearts of many of our members - whether they were previous patients at the hospital or have family who has been touched by the RCH’s world-class service.

“We are incredibly proud of our members’ continued fundraising efforts and pleased to once again support the Good Friday Appeal in 2023.”

Local brigades and organisations also conduct their own fundraising efforts both

online and in-person in the lead-up to Good Friday and during the day.

Wangaratta Group brigades accepting online donations include Laceby West, Bundalong, Whitfield, Glenrowan, Eldorado, Oxley Flats, Moyhu, South Wangaratta, Springhurst, Boorhaman, Wangaratta and Wangaratta North.

To donate, visit fundraise. goodfridayappeal.com.au/ find-a-fundraiser and search for your local brigade.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY

Little Grassbird heard but rarely seen

By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS THE Little Grassbird is an unobtrusive and dark brown-grey bird that is heard more regularly than it is seen around the edges of larger wetlands in our region.

The Little Grassbird is small, measuring 13-15cm with a grey-brown head and pale eyebrow, chin and throat and the crown and cheeks are streaked dark grey.

The upper body is brown-grey, streaked dark grey, the dark wing feathers have white edges, and the paler grey underbody is also streaked.

Young birds are more uniformly grey with finer streaking.

The Little Grassbird is found across Eastern Australia and Tasmania, inland to Central Australia and South-Western Australia.

It is also found in West Papua, Indonesia.

It lives in dense wetland vegetation, sedges, reeds and rank grass. Locally they migrate into the region following wet years to make the most of the temporary wetlands.

Their diet consists of insects and their larvae which they collect within the dense cover of grasses and swamp vegetation.

The breeding period for the Little

Grassbird is from spring to early arly summer, or after rain fills wetlands. tlands ds..

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A clutch consists of 3-5 pinkish-white, kish-wh hite, grey speckled eggs.

Little grassbirds are not known nown to breed cooperatively.

Male and female growth rates showed no notable difference.

For those interested in observing Little Grassbirds they are best found by exploring the edges of mostly treeless wetlands where abundant reeds and rushes are present.

Listening for their call a sequence of 2-3 plaintive piping whistles “p-peepee” repeated incessantly, reveals their presence.

They are known for readily engaging in conversation with people, so by whistling back to them they can be coaxed to the edges of dense cover, where they can be more readily observed.

HAPPY TO HAVE A CHAT: A Little Grassbird perching on a reed stalk.

They are known to respond to a person whistling with their signature ‘p-pee-pee’ whistle.

PHOTO: Chris Tzaros (Birds Bush and Beyond)

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND

Artist floor talk at Printed Habitat JOIN artist Anita Laurence for an informative and relaxed discussion on her works and practice during a talk being held during the Printed Habitat exhibition at the Wangaratta Art Gallery today at 5.30pm.

Anita Laurence is a printmaker and painter living in the King Valley whose distinct visual language evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing, captivating the viewer with whimsical imagery.

There will be a short Q&A session after the talk followed by drinks and nibbles, with RSVP required to gallery@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au or call 5722 0865.

Fleur Rendell will lead an artist floor talk at the gallery tomorrow at 10.30am, with both events free to attend.

Growing native plants session JOIN Janice Jones from Wangaratta’s branch of the Australian Plant Society to discover and learn about native plants at the Wangaratta Library tomorrow morning from 10.30am.

Janice will provide tips and tricks for planting, growing and pruning native plants, as well as demonstrating how to propagate them.

Bookings are essential by contacting the library on 5721 2366.

Moyhu Lions poets breakfast THE Moyhu Lions Country Market will present its Poets Breakfast event on Saturday morning at the Moyhu Lions Park.

Enjoy a morning of bush poetry, dust off your best poem, limerick or yarn for the chance to win a prize, with all the regular stalls also on site from 8am until 12pm.

Old time dance in Springhurst SPRINGHURST Old Time Dance will be held at the Springhurst Hall on Saturday night from 7.30pm to 11pm.

The evening will feature live music, and entry is $10 per person (bring a plate of supper to share) with more information on 5726 5241.

FINE FORM: A new exhibition by resident artist Joanne Radnor which charts her artistic journey over the last 20 years is being held at the Art Gallery on Ovens in the laneway off Murphy Street. Joanne describes “Her story 2003-2023” as the progression of an evolving body of work which still has a central theme of the female form, reflecting colour, movement and strength. Joanne said she found it interesting to see she has not strayed very far from her original themes over two decades, still excited by the mostly hidden or under-appreciated strength and beauty to be found in all women, and enjoying having the artistic freedom to interpret this. The official opening will be held today from 4pm to 6pm and the exhibition will be open Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10am until 4pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm until March 27.

WANGARATTA Art Gallery provided a professional development opportunity which culminated in an exhibition celebrating the achievements of up and coming local creatives.

New Kids on the Block features the artwork of Ruby Bittner, Sara Cope, Milly Hodges and Nick Richards in a variety of mediums and it will run until April 2.

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Black Dog ride in Wangaratta THE annual Black Dog ride, which aims to start a national conversation about depression and suicide prevention, will be held on Sunday.

Breakfast will be provided by the Lions Club in Apex Park prior to departure at 10am with the ride heading to Moyhu, Benalla and back to Wangaratta for lunch.

To register or find out more, visit https://events.humanitix. com/wangaratta-vic-blackdog-ride-1-dayer-2023.

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MAKERS MARKET: Creatives of Wangaratta and Surrounds (CoWS) will hold its fourth monthly market at the CWA Hall next to King George V Gardens in Wangaratta this Sunday from 9am until 1pm. There will be 18 local stallholders showcasing their unique, handmade wares - all created in North East Victoria. The family-friendly event is free to enter and this month there will be a face painter and free kid’s activities. Browse a wide selection of handmade products including candles, polymer clay earrings, kids hair accessories, pet bandanas, watercolour art, resin accessories, mosaic outdoor decor, dried floral arrangements, crochet, fibre art, acrylic custom products and much more with all welcome to come along.

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THE Wangaratta community market will run every Sunday at Moore Than Swimming, located at 11-13 Mason Street in Wangaratta, from 7am until 12pm.

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Study them carefully and match the ‘now’ photo (1-12) to the ‘then’ photo (A-L) for a chance to win a prize of assorted books.

To enter, email your answers to Belinda at bharrison@nemedia. com.au or drop your entry form into the Wangaratta Chronicle at 37 Rowan Street by Friday March 24.

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Wine on the long weekend VISITORS enjoyed trying new wines at the Baileys of Glenrowan Winery over the Labour Day long weekend.

Each day the winery offered something different for customers as well as special deals on some of their wines.

On Saturday they had an open kitchen, as well as a masterclass, on Sunday they offered woodfired pizza with live music performed by Dallas Alice, and on Monday they offered an open kitchen with music performed by Tahli Gibson.

GLENROWAN VINES: Gareth Lombard, Erika Lombard and Willie Lombard.

FINE WINE: Rhonda McCallum, Peter McNamara, Dave Caleban, Stuart Green, Ian Mc Faddem and Sue Law. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

WINE TIME: Pauline Rhodes, Shane Gibson and Tony Molinaro.

FAMILY TIME: Jenny Levy, Mel Levy and Rod Levy.

BAILEYS WINE: Peter and Jane Bartram.

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Community rallies for inaugural Pride Fair Day AROUND 500 people l gathered th d att the th King Ki George G Gardens last Friday afternoon to celebrate Wangaratta’s inaugural Pride Fair Day. From 4pm-7pm people enjoyed live music, drag performances and Indigenous dancers.

More than 30 stallholders supported the event which included free activities from basketball, pride coloured sand pits and bow and arrow targets.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling and Chloe Jaenicke

ENJOYING THE SHOW: Erin Dowdle, Ava Stevens, Callum Dowdle and Joel Stephens relaxed together while watching some of the day’s entertainment.

BRING IT IN: Enjoying the fair were (from left) Mieke Bosland, Sarah Belle, LINE Wangaratta president Allison Winters, Victorian Diversity Minister Harriet Shing, Alice Meravi, Elena Sewell-Dolphin and Kirsty Barnes.

EMBRACING THE COLOUR: Claire and Hamish Martin went from stall to stall on Friday afternoon embracing the spirit of the Pride Fair Day.

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S U N D A Y

MARCH 19

A big day of fun this Sunday in Wangaratta AFTER much preparation and training by organisers and competitors over recent months, the 2023 Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon & Fun Run presented by Garry Nash & Co. has finally arrived.

This Sunday almost 1000 competitors will descend on the Wangaratta Showgrounds to compete in one of the five events which include a 2km Primary School Challenge, 5km walk/run, 10km walk/run, half marathon walk/run and marathon.

Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed finishers across the line for the

EVENT START TIMES 7.00am - Marath Marathon 7.15am - Half M Marathon 7.30am - 10km run/walk 8.30am - 5km run/walk 10.00am - 2km Racers 10.15am - 2km Chasers

WINN WINNER PRES PRESENTATION TIME TIMES 9.15am - 110km presentations 9.45am - Half marathon presentations 9.50am - 5km presentations 11.30am - Marathon presentations

5km, 10km, half marathon and marathon.

The winning school in the 2km m Primary School Challenge and the Community munity Team with the most finishers will ill receive $1000 and a perpetual trophy to display for 12 months.

All winners will also receive ve a cap, Brown Brothers wine (for competitors 18 years and over) ver) and an Athletes Foot voucher.

Bibs can be picked up and nd late registrations organised with th cash and card options availablee at the Showgrounds on Saturdayy from 10:30am to 4pm.

ENT ENTRANT SU SUPPORT MARATHON entrants are expected MARA to start sta passing through these areas at 7.15am, followed by half marathon and 10km entrants from mara approximately 7.45am. app Residents are encouraged to watch Res the athletes pass and support them on their the way to completing the marathon (42.2km - RED bibs), half marathon (42 (21.1km - GREEN bibs) or 10km (BLUE (22 bibs). bi

PRIZES There will be six winners in each event.

Marathon and Half Marathon Male and Female 1st, 2nd and 3rd 1st - $300; 2nd - $200; 3rd - $100

10km Male and Female 1st, 2nd and 3rd 1st - $250; 2nd - $150; 3rd - $50

5km Male and Female 1st, 2nd and 3rd 1st - $200; 2nd - $100; 3rd - $50

AID STATIONS

New course for 2023 THERE is a minor change to the marathon and half marathon route for the 2023 event.

The route now takes in the Golf Club Estate and has been measured, but it does not qualify as an AIMS certified event.

The cut-off time has also been increased so a wider range of

athletic abilities can be included, with walkers invited to participate in the half marathon.

The route is a flat course consisting of bitumen sealed cycling path (approx. 38km), residential sealed roads (approx. 4km) and grass/gravel near the finish (approx. 300m).

There are no hills and just a few

short undulations along a picturesque and scenic river and creek course.

Cut off times: 11am (4hr 21.1km) end of first lap - after this time all entrants will be directed to the finish line; 2pm race finish (7hr 42.2km) - all aid stations will close.

Entrants may continue after 2pm

 NEW AREA: This year’s marathon and half marathon will take in the new Golf Club Estate on Yarrawonga Road.

following normal pedestrian laws at their own risk.

A “DNF - Did not Finish” will be recorded.

When entering the Showgrounds at the end of the second lap, deviate onto the grass when indicated and run onto the grass and over the finish line.

KEEPING competitors safe and hydrated will be the volunteers manning aid stations in the following locations: Main showground area Templeton Street boat ramp - services 10km and 5km events College St - services marathon, half marathon and 10km events Cambridge Drive - services marathon, half marathon, 10km events Yarrawonga Road - services marathon and half marathon events Hulme Drive - services marathon and half marathon events Cusack Street - services marathon and half marathon events Girl Guides hall, Ryan Avenue services marathon and half marathon events

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MARCH 19

Staying active together

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STEWART Kerr said he and his family are looking forward to running together in this year’s Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon & Fun Run presented by Garry Nash & Co. Real Estate.

But there will also be plenty of friendly competition - especially between he and son Hunter (16) who are looking forward to seeing who gets to the finish line first in the 10km event.

“It’s great to see the kids’ friends and their teachers (from Cathedral College) getting out and running, and it’s a great inspiration for the kids to see the other runners doing marathons,” Stewart said.

“We’re also pleased they’re having a go at the longer events themselves.”

Four of the five members of the active family play hockey with the Dragons, while mum Tracey jogs a couple of times a week for fun and ‘to enjoy the wonderful country side around South Wangaratta’.

The three children have also been part of Little Aths.

“The fun run here in Wangaratta is a great way for everyone to get involved in keeping active and there are five course lengths to choose from.

“We can’t wait to get out there on Sunday.”

 FAMILY CHALLENGE: Hunter, Tracey, Stewart, Claudia and Hamish are looking forward to challenging each other this Sunday.

VOLUNTEERING FOR FUN THE Wangaratta Marathon & Fun Run is only possible thanks to the many community groups and volunteers who put their hand up to assist.

The Wangaratta Kennel and Obedience Dog Club (WK&ODC) are one such group who have been assisting with the event for more a decade.

The WK&ODC clubrooms are near the starting point of the marathon and will act as event headquarters for the club to complete their volunteer duties on the day.

“We oversee many responsibilities on the day, and we basically do whatever needs to be done,” Kevin Felmingham from WK&ODC said.

“We cut the fruit up for the runners, we also man some of aid or refreshment stations, and we

look after the toilets making sure there‘s toilet paper and that it‘s all cleaned and comfortable for everyone.”

While the clubrooms won‘t be open to the public, Mr Felmingham hopes the WK&ODC will be able to help more with the fun run in the future once they have their new building.

Mr Felmingham said they help out with the event as a way for the club to give back to the community.

“When you‘re a voluntary community such as our kennel club, it‘s not just about your club it‘s about working for the community and assisting where we can,” he said.

“To us it‘s an amazing event for Wangaratta, especially for the tourism it brings into our town; it‘s a great asset for our town to have it.”

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TRAFFIC ALTERATIONS

ALTERED traffic conditions will be in place from approximately 6am on Sunday, March 19.

Road conditions will return to normal with the removal of all signage and other materials by 2pm at the latest on the same day.

Road traffic will be affected during this time, in particular the following roads will be closed:  The entire south-bound lane of Phillipson Street from Cambridge Drive to College Street;  The entire east-bound lane of Cambridge Drive between Trotman Drive and Phillipson Street;  A section of Macquarie Court.

The crossroad at College Street and Park Lane will not be closed to traffic, however significant delays can be expected.

Residents are encouraged to avoid or allow additional trip time if using this intersection.

Detour routes Detour and road signage will be in place to assist residents on the day.

Residents are requested to use Logan Drive, Oxford Drive, Monash Drive, Jordyn Terrace and Trotman Drive (south of roundabout intersection with Logan Drive) to exit the general area.

If you need to leave your property on event day between 5:30am and 2pm please seek the support of a marshal before leaving your property.

Marshalling Traffic marshals will be in place at the College Street/Park Lane intersection.

Additional marshals will be patrolling in the College Street, Phillipson Street, Cambridge Drive and Macquarie Court area to assist residents as required.

Please proceed slowly and obey instructions provided by marshals in these areas.

GOLF CLUB ESTATE  READY TO GO: WK&ODC president Kevin Felmingham said his members will do what is required to help the marathon and fun run go smoothly. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

SAFE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THE 2km Primary School Challenge is conducted entirely within the showgrounds with no on-road areas as part of the track, making it safe for young children and families to compete.

PURCHASE YOUR PRE OR POST RACE FOOD AND DRINKS Moo’s Brew mobile coffee van will be on site with hot coffee, iced drinks and sweet treats.

Glenrowan Lions Club will put on a barbeque and serve up snags and eggs and bacon.

ALTERED traffic conditions will be in place from approximately 6.30am on Sunday, March 19.

Traffic controllers will be in place from approximately 7am.

Road conditions will return to normal with the removal of all signage and other materials by 2pm at the latest on the same day.

Please proceed slowly around the area and obey the traffic controllers.

Entrants will pass through twice per lap, once on the way out, then again on the way back.

The marathon is two laps, the half marathon is one lap.

Entrants will utilise the footpaths, only requiring traffic control as they cross the road.

Parking Residents are asked not to park vehicles on the affected areas of roads or restrict the access to footpaths and/or cycling paths.

This will help with overall traffic management, ensure that traffic flow is not unreasonably hindered and that entrants in these events are safe guarded.

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Team Merriwa ready to Run! Merriwa is excited to be participating again in the Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run in 2023 after a successful debut last year with team members taking part in walking and running events, as well as volunteering.

It’s hard to believe we are into Autumn already and fast approaching Easter.

Time can feel like it gets away from us; we rush, we’re busy, we’re prioritising things that maybe aren’t that important. We’ve worked through the pandemic and now find ourselves rushing relentlessly back to a state of being busy. But why? Now is a great time to pause and reflect.

Look back on the things we’ve completed, achieved, enjoyed and try to create more space for these things.

Even if it is just reflecting back to the start of 2023, how can we work through the next 3, 6, 9 months and beyond with a clear focus and plan.

At Merriwa, we work extremely hard on this every day, ensuring we have a clear plan for our teams, not rushing, but providing an environment to be safe, be heard,

Jo Maples, Marketing and Communications Manager at Merriwa who is coordinating the Merriwa team says “This is such a great community event to be a part of and our team is really looking forward to participating again this year. The Fun Run provides an opportunity for community connection, social connection and being active in a safe and inclusive environment for our team which is so important.”

Merriwa has been providing training sessions each week for the last month at UFA Gym with Greg Foster, who has been QSXMZEXMRK XLI XIEQ XS KIX ƙX ERH VIEH] for the event.

Jo continues, “Greg from UFA has been brilliant with our team, adapting classes to different abilities and it’s been great cross training in preparation for the fun run.” )VMP )H[EVHW 7YTTSVX 3JƙGIV JVSQ 1IVVM[E [MPP FI TEVXMGMTEXMRK JSV XLI ƙVWX time this year and is looking forward to doing the 5km walk with the Merriwa team, “I’m so glad I can be involved this year, it’s going to be a great event and it

Daniel Castle, William Burns, Andrew Dart and Eril Edwards up gearing up for the Wangaratta Fun Run on Sunday will be a fun experience to walk with all the lovely people from Merriwa.”

community and walking with the Merriwa team.”

It’s an opportunity for us to bring team members from all the divisions together, so hopefully we’ll have good representation from across Merriwa.”

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For Andrew, this will be the second time he has participated in the Fun Run and he has also been training at UFA Gym in the lead up to the event, “I’m looking forward to getting involved in the

and continue to work towards While each of our teams are at times very busy, we value the importance of pausing, reflecting on the past and getting ready for the future, because it’s an exciting one and at Merriwa, we are ready.

As we move towards Easter, let’s pause, reflect and enjoy the upcoming holidays to spend time with those important to you and have fun doing the things that you treasure the most.

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Community participation and independence for Andrew At Merriwa, it brings us great joy to see our team mates grow and develop each and everyday; for Andrew Dart we are I\XVIQIP] TVSYH XS WII LMQ ƚSYVMWL ERH move into his own home independently.

Moving from Glenrowan into Wangaratta has been a big change says Andrew, but a great one, “I have been planning this with my parents since last year and we found a place in town which I’ve been really happy with.

It’s closer to work for me, I get to set my own schedule and have more independence and space. I still go to my parents for dinner on Sunday’s, but I do all my own shopping and cooking, and I enjoy making stir fry’s and curries.”

Andrew actively participates in the community and has a busy schedule, “I play in the League Ten Pin Bowling, I’ve started back at the UFA Gym, I go on radio at Oak FM as a presenter and I’ll be participating in in the Wangaratta Fun Run with the Merriwa team, so I’m pretty busy!”

Andrew enjoying his new found independence in the community In addition to all of this, when Andrew is at his new home, he enjoys watering the garden and cutting the grass, he even looks after the neighbour’s lawn too.

Andrew still goes an visits his parents as he adapts to living on his own and

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there are a few things he does miss, “I do miss having coffee with my mum and especially when she makes a boiling mud pudding, but maybe I’ll learn how to make this to add to my cooking repertoire.”

Merriwa team member, Paul Crush is known for his artistic and creative abilities, engaging in local art groups and exhibitions, but after recently being involved in a program based in Benalla at Brick By Brick, he has found a place where he can share his love for Lego.

Brick by Brick is a support service for autism and mental health for youth and adults, but is so much more that that.

Brick by Brick likes to describe their Hub, at 73 Nunn St Benalla, as a fun place, safe place, a loud place, a quiet place, a Lego place, an art space, a chat space, a solo space and a sensory place.

With a smile on his face, Paul describes his time at the Hub as a lot of fun and very rewarding, “The program at Brick by Brick is fantastic, we build Lego as a group and support young people with autism by building Lego for them.

They can also join in and build the Lego too.”

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Karina Walker, Founder and Lego Builder at Brick By Brick Benalla, has said “Having Paul come and build Lego with us has been awesome. The way he builds such complex models and contributes to our conversations and storytelling is a highlight of our week. I started Brick by Brick so that amazing people like Paul would have somewhere to share their passion and hobbies!”

Paul continues to work on his passion as an artist, painting each week at Art Mania and plans on hosting his own exhibition again in 2023.

Paul Crush enjoying his time at Brick By Brick in Benalla with Karina Walker

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REGIONAL NEWS

Epic trail puts cycle tourism in top gear

By RYAN MALCOLM MORE than $5m per annum is expected to be injected into the local economy, following the official opening of the Australia-first Indigo Epic Trail earlier this week.

The project, which will see 22kms of brand-new single mountain bike trails added to the region’s existing track network, will connect Beechworth and Yackandandah as the nation’s only all-season epic trail.

The $2m initiative was jointly funded by Indigo Shire Council and the Federal Government, and is expected to attract an additional 12,500 visitors to the region.

Mayor Sophie Price said the trail offered flowing descents and undulating climbs as part of a “helix loop design”, and could be tackled in its full length from Beechworth to Yackandandah or cut into smaller loops ideal for families to choose their own adventure.

She said the criteria for an epic trail as described by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) dictated the trail must be a demanding single-track adventure in a natural setting which is technically and physically challenging.

“From all accounts, we’ve ticked all the boxes and the feedback from those lucky enough to test ride the trail have described it as one of the best they’ve ever ridden,” she said.

“The original concept to build a world-class mountain bike trail in our region was put forward by the Beechworth Chain and Yack Tracks mountain bike clubs, which have been the driving force behind making Indigo Epic Trail a reality.

“They are to be congratulated for their vision and tenacity and both clubs will have an ongoing close working relationship with coun-

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ON THEIR BIKES: There was no shortage of riders keen to hit the Indigo Epic Trail following its official opening this week. cil to ensure the trail is well maintained.”

The addition of the Beechworth to Yackandandah leg of the trail completes the 56km-long network, which passes through the Stanley State Forest, Beechworth Historic National Park and Nine Mile Creek historic area.

Former Yack Tracks president James Lacey said ideation for the trail had started almost a decade ago, and said members had questioned whether it could ever become a reality.

Independent Indi MP, Helen

Haines, said she was proud to be part of a community that “has ideas but takes them to fruition”.

“I’m so proud to be your member of parliament, to be here with you thinkers, you idealists, you planners, you hardheads, you doers, to be here for the opening of this epic trail,” she said.

“I think that 56 kms of singletrack mountain biking doesn’t happen by accident.

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Dr Haines said as the chairperson of the parliamentary friends of cycling group, she would be encouraging federal politicians to ride the trail in the coming months.

“You might see a few pollies with hardhats and maybe a few skun (sic) elbows and knees come and take on the epic trail in Beechworth,” she said.

THOUSANDS of people flocked to see Australian pop star Kate Cebrano (pictured) and other top entertainers at the three-day 2023 Brighter Days Festival in Bright last weekend.

“Fantastic weather, as it always is at this time of year in Bright,” festival committee vice president Jason Reid said.

“And very well-behaved patrons.”

The Brighter Days Festival supports three charities - DEBRA Australia (Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association), The Cooper Trewin Memorial SUDC Research Foundation and EB Research Partnership Australia.

Mr Reid said organisers will know how much raised by the end of the week.

“So much thanks to all our community - all the community clubs who help, and the Alpine Shire Council for all their assistance,” he said.

“We had an excellent weekend overall with some fantastic entertainment.”

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What is the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSS)?

This is a scheme where first home buyers can save money to purchase their first home, inside their super fund.

You make voluntary contributions to your super fund, and when you need them for purchasing your home, you can apply to release those funds, specifically for purchasing a home.

• You must be an actual person, not a trust or company • You need to be over the age of 18.

What is the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS)?

This is a government-funded scheme to help first-home buyers get enough money for a deposit, without having to pay for Lender’s Mortgage Fees.

It is a loan, and will need to be repaid.

The property price threshold for eligibility is different per state, with NSW being $800 000 and the Northern Territory being $500 000.

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The eligibility for this scheme is as follows: • You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident over the age of 18.

• A single applicant must have a taxable income of up to $125 000 pa, or couples with up to $200 000 pa.

• Couples are only eligible if they are married or in a de facto relationship.

• You must have at least 5% of your home loan deposit saved. If you have more than 20%, then you will not be eligible, as you would have covered the LMI. • Loans require regular payments.

Who is eligible for the deposit scheme?

There are conditions to be eligible for this, and there are things you can’t do for this scheme.

• You must be 18 years of age or older.

• You must never have owned a property in Australia. This includes vacant land or investment property.

• The property you buy must be located within Australia.

• You must not have requested a FHSS previously.

• Only voluntary contributions are eligible for this scheme. Contributions made by your employer are exempt from this scheme.

• You can apply for a maximum of $15 000 per financial year of your voluntary contributions released, up to a maximum of $50 000.

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24 Appin Street

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• Less than 20 minutes from Wangaratta, Myrtleford and Beechworth

• 3 bedroom brick veneer home with BIRs

• 2455m2 vacant block to build your dream

• Kitchen with gas cooking appliances

• Home concept plans available

• Bathroom with shower over bath

• Short walk from everything Everton has to offer including the local store, hotel & primary school

• Ducted gas heating & evaporative cooling

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2 Lagoon Drive, Whorouly • Beautifully presented 3 bed family home located in the peaceful town of Whorouly • Set on approx. 950m2 of land with plenty of space for outdoor activities and gardening • 3 generous bedrooms with built in robes • Updated kitchen with ample storage space, electric cooktop, and electric oven • Large laundry, split-system, evaporative cooling, ample water from the well & tank • Short drive to Myrtleford & beautiful Ovens River

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• Substantial refurbishment & extension including multi-story car park for over 365 vehicles

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• Prime CBD site of 11,557sqm* with multiple street frontages to Victoria Pde, Ovens & Reid Streets

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• Since 1984 Billy & Me have serviced Myrtleford & surrounds with quality ladies & men’s clothing & accessories for all occasions • Only store of its kind in the town of 12,000 ppl • Full range of work wear, uniform providers P-12 College & Marian College in Myrtleford • Secure new lease for incoming owner • Revenue well over $600k for 2022 • Full hand over training offered

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■ ‘QASH’ IN: The new compact Nissan Qashqai takes it up to its mid-size SUV opponents.

By DEREK OGDEN NISSAN is on the money, with the new Qashqai paying off with the title of this country’s Best Small SUV in a renowned Aussie experts’ 2022 car of the year awards.

Arriving as part of Nissan’s ‘All-New In 2022’ rollout of the all-new X-Trail, Pathfinder and Z it gives the Japanese company one of the freshest model line-ups in the country.

The judging panel was impressed by the all-new Qashqai, saying it ‘redefines what buyers can expect from a small SUV’.

Originally the Dualis here Down Under, the British-built Qashqai has sold more than three million units around the globe, so it must be doing something right.

Now, the third generation comes in four variants - ST, ST+, ST-L and Ti - all petrol powered, 95 RON, no less.

An e-Power hybrid is somewhere down the track.

Prices are up across the board with increases of between $3300 and $8300 depending on variant.

Up against the likes of the Toyota Corolla Cross, Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-30, the Qashqai finds itself in the upper reaches of the segment price list.

The ST starts things off at $33,890, plus on-road costs, rising to Ti 2-Tone for $47,890.

The ST-L (on test), $42,190, and Ti are expected to make up the majority of sales.

All are powered by a 1.3 litre turbocharged petrol engine putting out peak power of 110 kW and 250 Nm of torque, mated with a continuous velocity automatic transmission driving the front wheels.

Each is covered by Nissan’s five-year unlimited kilometre warranty and roadside

assistance over the same period.

STYLING A so-called compact it may be, but the third generation Qashqai has filled out in all proportions; 31 mm longer, 30 mm taller, 29 mm wider and with a 19 mm longer wheelbase than before.

The product of Nissan’s European Design Studio in London, unmistakably Qashqai, the MY23 model is more muscular, sharp and modern than previously.

An enlarged Nissan V-motion grille is complemented by slim, LED advanced matrix headlamps with boomerang signature daytime running lights.

Side on, the vehicle appears also more athletic, with a single ‘fast line’ from back, leading to a striking horizontal presence of the car.

INTERIOR To say the Qashqai is generous with space inside is to sell the small SUV short.

For example, there’s room for a real knees-up in the back seat with acres of leg room and shoulder space, entertainment courtesy of standard digital radio (DAB+) and USB-A and USB-C ports throughout the cabin.

Premium quilted cloth and synthetic leather-accented seating includes massage function for the driver, who also enjoys the benefit of eight-way power positioning.

New white ambient lighting is used throughout the cabin with large glassed areas improving all-round visibility from commanding positions.

There’s a fold-down centre armrest with cup holders, map pockets behind both front seats, and bottle holders in the wide-opening rear doors.

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takes as much as 429 litres of stuff, with volume boosted to 1524 litres with the 60:40 back seat folded.

Pity the Divide-and-Hide security system is not available.

INFOTAINMENT The all-new Qashqai leads the way in signature Nissan Intelligent Mobility, which gives access to driver assistance technology, engine performance with fuel economy and seamless smartphone connectivity.

The ST-L grade also offers in-built satellite navigation, which provides a handy ‘Where am I?’ button for ‘Wallys’ that displays the name of the host street, plus the most recent one travelled and any nearby roads.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS All four variants are powered by the same 1.3 litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine putting out 110 kW of power at 5500 rpm and 250 Nm of torque between 1600 and 3750 rpm.

This is shunted to the front wheels of the SUV. SAFETY The latest Qashqai earned a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP in 2021.

All grades include forward and reverse autonomous emergency braking, with pedestrian and, cyclist detection, junction assist, active speed limiter, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, rear parking sensors, reversing camera, traffic sign recognition and tyre pressure monitoring.

The ST-L adds front parking sensors, ProPILOT semiautonomous driving system

and alarm system.

Seven airbags, including front-centre, are standard.

DRIVING The Qashqai shows more than a hint of hesitance out of the blocks, the turbo taking its time winding up.

Once into its stride, however, apart from the odd CVT wobble, there’s no looking back for the the1.3 litre SUV on its way to an unconfirmed zero-to-100 km/h time of 8.5 seconds.

Top speed is put at 206 km/h.

As for fuel economy, Nissan’s official combined urban / highway cycle figure of 6.1 litres per 100 kilometres gives the Qashqai a range of more than 900 km.

The test car weighed in with figures of 8.4 litres per 100 kilometres shunting around town and 4.6 at full steam on the motorway.

Cabin noise insulation is efficiently effective, with neither engine nor wind noise intruding and only courser road surfaces offering any impost.

Some body roll comes to the fore on fast bends.

Light and easy steering makes town work and tight spots manageable.

The lane keep assist is one of the friendliest around.

No ‘roboreef’ of the steering wheel, just a gentle nudge to the driver if the attention of he or she begins to wander.

SUMMARY What’s in a name?

Well, in the case of the Qashqai it’s said to be a tribe of Iranian nomads dating back to the 11th century.

A thousand years later, the romance lives on for those hankering for freedom and comfort on the move, providing they are prepared to be saddled with one of the top purchase prices in the com-

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE QASHQAI ST 1.3L CVT: $33,890 QASHQAI ST+ 1.3L CVT: $37,890 QASHQAI ST+ 2-TONE 1.3L CVT: $38,390 QASHQAI ST-L 1.3L: $42,190 QASHQAI ST-L 2-TONE 1.3L: $42,690 QASHQAI TI 1.3L: $47,390 QASHQAI TI 2-TONE 1.3L: $47,890 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Nissan dealer for driveaway prices.

SPECIFICATIONS (Nissan Qashqai ST-L 1.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol, CVT automatic, FWD SUV)

RATINGS:

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ENGINE: Capacity: 1.332 litres Configuration: Four cylinders in line Maximum Power: 110 kW @ 5500 rpm Maximum Torque: 250 Nm @ 1600-3750 rpm Fuel Type: Petrol 95 RON Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 6.1 L/100km

DRIVELINE: CVT automatic, wheel drive

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DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES: Length: 4425 mm Wheelbase: 2665 mm Width: 1835 mm Height: 1625 mm Turning Circle: 11.5 metres Kerb Mass: 1482 kg Fuel Tank Capacity: 55 litres

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REGIONAL NEWS

Counting cost of landslide FALLS Creek residents and businesses have welcomed the announcement that the Bogong High Plains Road will be open for winter, but many have stressed the impact of the landslide will be felt for some time, especially for summer operators.

Major Road Projects Victoria announced last week that the Bogong High Plains Road is projected to open for single-lane access on April 25, meaning the road will have been closed for around six months.

Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce president Lisa Logan said the certainty of a date for re-opening the road had given customers confidence, leading to more bookings.

However, she was disappointed the road wouldn’t be open for Easter or any of the resort’s remaining summer events.

“We are still in the same situation and we still have a number of weeks ahead of us before we can see regular access down to Mount Beauty,” she said.

Ms Logan said the landslide had disrupted momentum for tourism at the resort after the COVID-19 pandemic, and she hoped some resources would be allocated to encourage tourists back.

Resort residents R id welcome l road d opening, i b but llost summer exacts h heavy tollll

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Mountain bike shuttle owner Brett Hollis predicted it would take around 10 years to recover from the losses his business incurred over the bushfires, the COVID-19 pandemic and the landslide.

He said he was particularly disappointed in the business assistance provided by the Victorian Government, which announced a $2.9 million service charge relief package for Falls Creek businesses in early February.

Mr Hollis was not eligible for service charge relief as he does not hold a master lease at Falls Creek.

“The government has been pretty disgusting in their support for businesses throughout this whole situation,” he said.

“I’m not the only business owner that reflects that sentiment.”

Mr Hollis was also concerned that next summer would not return to previous visitation numbers.

“My experience with tourism is, if you lose a

period like this, you soon get forgotten when people have gone and discovered new things, especially in relation to mountain biking, which we specialise in,” he said.

Lachlan Beckett, owner of a Falls Creek accommodation business, said they hadn’t seen an uptick in inquiries yet, suggesting potential customers wanted more uncertainty before they made bookings at the resort.

“They want to wait and see that it does open,” he said.

Mr Beckett said it was too early to tell if tourists would return to the Falls Creek summer season in the numbers prior to the landslide.

“That consumer confidence, we’ll have to wait and see whether or not it does bounce back.”

LANDSLIDE LOSSES: Falls Creek residents and businesses have welcomed the announcement that the Bogong High Plains Road will be open for winter, but many have stressed the impact of the landslide will be felt for some time.

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Rural City Connection Friday 17 March 2023

Public notices

Public notices

Planning Applications Application No PlnApp22/180

Environment and Sustainability Community Reference Group

Location

54 Ryley Street Wangaratta

Rural City of Wangaratta is forming an Environment and Sustainability Community Reference Group bringing together environmental experts, business and community leaders committed to a sustainable future for Wangaratta.

The Group will provide advice to Council as required for specific projects and strategies.

If you are interested in actively participating in decisionmaking that will shape the future of our municipality we invite you to nominate.

Proposal

Development of Commercial Buildings, Use and Development of Seven Dwellings, Alteration of Access to a Road in a Transport Zone 2 and Reduction in Car Parking Requirements

Location

639 Carboor-Everton Road Markwood

For further information and nomination forms please visit https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/ Committees/Environment-and-SustainabilityCommunity-Reference-Group

Proposal

Use of Land for a Motor Racing Track (Motocross)

Council will not decide on this application before Friday 31 March 2023.

Application No PlnApp19/092.01

Council will not decide on this application before Wednesday 5 April 2023.

These applications can be viewed on Rural City of Wangaratta’s website at https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/ Development/Planning/Current-applications. Any person who may be affected by the granting of a permit may object or make a submission (must be in writing). For more information, please contact the Town Planning Unit on 03 5722 0888.

Visitor Services Ambassadors Rural City of Wangaratta is seeking volunteers to assist in providing visitor services in Glenrowan and Wangaratta. Ambassadors will provide a friendly face to share information and local knowledge to visitors and will also promote and engage with attractions across our municipality and greater region. The role will support staff in the distribution of promotional material about accommodation, attractions and events.

If you love our municipality and region, enjoy speaking to people and promoting the great things we have to offer, and are interested in taking up a fulfilling volunteer position, we would love to hear from you! Please contact the Visitor Information Centre 03 5721 5711 or tourism@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Hey Wangaratta Locals!

There’s More to Explore!

Public notices

Businesses across Rural City of Wangaratta are throwing open their doors with a bunch of exciting one-off deals across the weekend of 25-26 March!

Warby Street works Road rebuilding works will be undertaken on Warby Street between Ryley and Roger Streets from 14 - 30 March by Regional Roads Victoria. The works being undertaken by Regional Roads Victoria include the removal of six street trees which are damaging infrastructure. Preparations for the replacement tree planting of twelve Red Oaks will be made following completion of the road works, and planting will take place around early Winter.

It’s time to reconnect with your local area – taste local produce, visit a winery, or pop into the Gallery to see what’s on offer!

Plan a weekend of hopping between local hospitality, service and retail spots and discover something new.

Plus, the next time friends and family come to visit – you’ll be a knowledgeable tour guide of your local area, and know exactly where to take them!

Tourism Event Grants Our Tourism Event Grants program is open!

If you have a tourism event in mind and need help getting it off the ground or know of someone else who may, you are able to apply for up to $5,000 to assist!

March into Sustainability Events r "VUVNO )BSWFTU BU $IFTIVOU .FNPSJBM )BMM PO Saturday 18 March, 10.30am-12.30pm r (SPXJOH /BUJWF 1MBOUT BU 8BOHBSBUUB -JCSBSZ PO Saturday 18 March, 10.30am-11.30am r 4VTUBJOBCMF )PVTF %BZ BU https://sustainablehouseday. com/program/ on Sunday 19 March, 10am-5pm

For more details and a list of participating businesses click here: https://www.wangaratta. vic.gov.au/Bus.../Explore-Theres-More

There is a total of $20,000 available in this round for eligible events.

For more information please visit, https://www. wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Residents/Environment-andsustainability/March-Into-Sustainability-2023.

Events supported under this program must take place between 1 July and 31 December 2023 and must have a strong tourism focus that demonstrate the potential to the region as a destination for tourists.

Positions vacant

Application forms and guidelines are available from https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/ Grants-and-funding/Tourism-Event-Funding.

Applications close at 2pm on Friday 14 April.

For further information or to discuss your event, please contact the Economic Development unit on 03 5722 0888 or email economicdevelopment@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Tenders C39237 Vehicle Lease Tender; C39254 Property Maintenance Services Panel; and C39411 Domestic Animal Pound Services Tenders close at 2pm on Wednesday 22 March 2023.

C39400 King Valley Cycling Trail Tender closes at 2pm Friday 24 March 2023.

C39449 Wangaratta Aerodrome Hardstand Tender closes at 2pm Wednesday 29 March 2023.

Further details of these tenders are available at https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/ Working-with-Council

Grit and Resilience Program Heartbeat #6 Join us at Boorhaman on Thursday 23rd March for a BBQ and a social game of Footgolf!

Register your attendance by completing the form below, or by emailing the Grit and Resilience program via: gritandresilience@wangaratta.vic.gov.au Looking forward to seeing you there. https://forms.office.com/r/yQxZbvXHgy

Administration Officer Cafe Attendant Community Care Worker (B3) Concreting Crew Member Customer Experience Officer Domestic Care Worker Duty Manager Early Childhood Teacher Group Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor Library Officer Lifeguard Maintenance Worker Maintenance Worker (B4) Membership & Corporate Partnership Officer PAC Theatre Technician Planning Coordinator Public Facilities Cleaner Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator School Crossing Supervisor Senior Aquatic Education Instructor Senior Cafe Attendant Supervisor - Front of House For more information, please visit https://www. wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Careers

Contact your Councillors

Dean Rees

Harry Bussell

Ashlee Fitzpatrick

David Fuller

Irene Grant

Harvey Benton

Jack Herry

Mayor 0429 623 141

Deputy Mayor 0429 475 863

City Ward 0448 384 600

City Ward 0429 545 907

Warby Ward 0428 189 249

North Ward 0429 542 928

City Ward 0400 669 615

d.rees@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

h.bussell@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

a.fitzpatrick@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

d.fuller@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

i.grant@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

h.benton@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Council Contact Details 03 5722 0888 council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au Wangaratta Government Centre Cnr Ford & Ovens Streets Wangaratta 3677 PO Box 238, Wangaratta, VIC 3676. Open - Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm Closed - Public Holidays

j.herry@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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Wangaratta Squash & Racquetball Club NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the Wangaratta Squash & Racquetball Club will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2023, commencing at 6.30pm.

The meeting will be held at the John Broadway Squash & Racquetball Courts, WISAC Wangaratta.

Barry Patterson, President.

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Expression of Interest Commercial Builders Registrations sought for Commercially Registered Builders for St. Mary’s Primary School Rutherglen Refurbishment of existing learning centre.

Total existing building approx. 335m2.

Tenderer’s registration to include and will be evaluated on the following criteria: Submission quality; Previous relevant company experience; Personnel experience; Current FRPPLWPHQWV 3HUFHLYHG ¿QDQFLDO YLDELOLW\ References or past experience with client and design team; Proximity; and Perceived ability to provide an appropriate service on this project.

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EMPLOYMENT ENVIRO LIQUID WASTE. Your locally owned and operated septic cleaning business. Servicing septics, grease traps, triple interceptors and winery waste. Phone Peter 0419 163 420.

CLEARANCE of v i n t a g e g l a s s wa r e , china, linen and kitchenalia, Carnival glass, Carlton ware, books, plants, jewellery, small display case, fridge, craft - something for everyone. 27 Burke Street, Wangaratta, Saturday, March 18, 8am-1pm.

C A N A R I E S , approximately 30, assorted colours, many R R crested. Deceased estate, best offer, ph To Visit Visited 0419 183 849 AH. HUGE garage sale, March 18. Work shed equipment, car ramps, CAVOODLE puppies, tools, tool boxes large m a l e a n d f e m a l e and small, wood lathe, available, black, apricot router, drill bits, fishing and chocolate, $3500. rods, house item and Microchip numbers: lots more. 103 Cribbes 9 0 0 1 6 4 0 0 2 1 9 6 2 4 9 , Road, Wangaratta, 8am- 9 0 0 1 6 4 0 0 2 1 9 6 2 3 1 , 900164002195902, 5pm, Saturday.

900164002195925, 900164002195919, 900164002196253, R R 900164002196230, To Visit Visited 900164002195920, W H O L E S T R E E T 900164002195.;922. garage sale, Pauline S o u r c e n u m b e r Terrace, Wangaratta, MB170559. Ph 0408 Saturday, March 18, 205 066.

8am. 10+ stalls, various items, lots of bargains. FREE Range Hens, ISA Brown Pullets, POL, $27 each. Phone Becky or Hugh on 5798 1868.

CONCRETING - Big or small jobs. Paths, driveways, shed slabs, verandahs. 15 years experience. For a free q u o t e p h o n e Tr e v Anderson on 0422 200 761.

DANIEL’S Carpentry and Maintenance Solutions. Servicing Wa n g a r a t t a a n d surrounds. For a free quote and examples of my work find us on Facebook or www. danielscarpentry.com or phone 0413 660 636.

GUTTER cleaning, pruning, garden tidy up, rubbish removal, odd jobs. 25 years trade experience. Phone Michael 0412 857 771.

PAINTER, old school, for all your painting needs. Commercial, industrial renovations.

Phone Julian 0412 597 482.

TILING, wall/floor, bathrooms, renovations.

Phone Claude 0435 945 513.

KELPIE pups for sale, microchipped, vaccinated and wormed, all male, $450, microchip numbers: 953010005853319, 95301000585336, 953010005853399, 953010005853315, 953010005853302, 953010005853378, 953010005853315, source number: EE137473. Ph 0488 251 505 or 0427 251 506.

POULTRY AUCTION, Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. Penning 8am-10am, sale commences at 11am.

Bookings essential.

Payment cash or eftpos. Contact Metrys Auctions on (02) 6026 2721 or 0416 151 696.

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EMPLOYMENT

O. P. INDUSTRIES Pty. Ltd.

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Full Time + ADO For further information please contact Carolyn Shaw, Director Corporate Services-(03)5728 0342

HEALTH & ALLIED ASSISTANT (Planned Activity Group) Casual Contract

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Casual Contracts For further information please contact Angela Clement, Director Clinical Services-(03)5728 0316 Application instructions can be found on our website.

Closing Dates: 22/03/2023 As we are an Aged Care Facility, the COVID 19 vaccinations and booster vaccination is mandatory for all staff. A copy of your covid19 vaccination status is required upon application.

All staff who work in our residential aged care units also require a current NDIS check To apply and for full details on the positions, please log on to: www.beechworthhealthservice.com.au

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Ovens Medical Group is looking for a permanent part time receptionist to join our busy team. The position is available commencing April, 2023.

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2017 Ford Ranger XLT, 4WD, manual, (1LP5RD), 120121km, ARB lights, canopy, bull bar, snorkel, warn winch, dual battery, excellent condition, $56,650.

Ph 0400 601 451.

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2007 Ford Fairmount Ghia, BF MKII, pristine condition, reg(UQI985), 260,000km, all service records, RWC, 6 months rego, $9000 ono. Ph (03) 5722 9671 or 0487 684 438.

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NISSAN Navara 2011 D40 Twin Cab 2.5L Turbo diesel, black, 2013,539km, roadworthy, registered (BROOSE), custom canopy (not attached), $18,500. Phone Lucy 0419 221 618.

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CLEARANCE SALE, R M Clayton Joinery, 28-32 Newman Street, Wangaratta, Saturday, March 18, 9am.

Secondhand machinery, vanity units, appliances and sinks, Laminex and stone bench tops, 2.0m church pews, 16m and 18m coloured board, Lourve doors, household furniture, display kitchens, outdoor spa, WH Caprice body, 1935 Chevrolet Sedan parts.

No eftpos facility.

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MAZDA CX5 Hatch 2012, automatic, low kms, 1 owner, very clean, RWC, (1CZ534), $14,750. Ph 0459 469 803.

SCANIA Truck 1983, heavy rigid, 28ft tray, runs well, vin number YSRH6X4201064592, $10,000. Ph 0428 217 493.

WA N T E D t o b u y Toyota Hiace Van 20062018 with less than 300,000km. Ph 0402 113 112.

CARS wanted, cars removed. Ph 0435 083 115.

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ADAMS, Kevin George.

COULSTON, Ida Elizabeth (Betty).

5/8/1935 - 14/3/2023 Kevin George Adams passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Aged 87 years.

Reunited with his mother and father Esther Muriel Adams and George Edward Adams (both dec).

Loving brother of Val Bennett, brother-in-law of Ian Bennett.

Cherished Uncle of Julie, Mark and Nyree and extended families.

Many happy memories made with family and friends over the years at the farm.

So ill cherish the old rugged cross Till my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown.

BROMILOW, Jack.

8/3/1930 – 10/3/2023 ‘A true gentleman’ Passed away peacefully at Barwidgee Lodge in Myrtleford on March 10, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 93.

Dearly loving husband of Elva (dec), much admired father and father-in-law to Kevin & Sue (dec), Alan, Leanne, Ruth (dec), John & Jo. Proud Pa to Taryn & Brett, Shane & Samantha, Michael & Kasey, Paul & Kelsey, Craig & Rachel, Amy & Sean.

Devoted great grandfather to Lily & Cooper, Lincoln & Jude, Marlee & Max, Sophie & Jack.

Beauty Broma!

QUEEN bed - wooden, bed head and foot with black iron decorative inserts plus 2-3 drawer bed side tables, $400.

Call 0438 279 335.

7x5 trailer, very good condition, $800. Ph 0428 574 413.

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19/3/1951 – 10/3/2023 Passed away peacefully at home in his sleep.

Dearly loved father of Tracey, Michelle, Daniel, Shane and Claire.

Much loved Grandad of Ruby, Daizy, Draven and Ivy. Loved brother of Alba.

A funeral service to honor the life of Joe will be held at North East Funerals, 184 Greta Road Wangaratta on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 commencing at 10.30am.

COSTANTINO, Joe.

The Members of the South Wangaratta Fire Brigade express their deepest sympathy to Dianne and Scott Parker and family on the passing of Phillip.

~ Your forever ‘little sister’ Alba and brother-in-law Ian Land.

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FRENCH, Russell.

The Members of the South Wangaratta Fire Brigade express their heartfelt sympathy to Brendon, Louise, Damien and Heath on the passing of Russell.

McDONALD, Rob.

The Members of the South Wangaratta Fire Brigade express their deepest sympathy to the family and members of the Bowser Fire Brigade on the passing of Rob.

NIEDEREGGER, Henry.

Henry passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Glenview Nursing Home, Rutherglen.

Aged 89 years.

He was the dearly loved husband of Gisela (dec) and Irene.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Susan (dec), Gabrielle, Wendy and Andrew, Monica, and Karen.

Opa to Alexander and Elizabeth.

Rest in peace.

The prayer service for the late Mr Henry Niederegger will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 at St Mary’s Catholic Church, High Street, Rutherglen at 2pm.

Thereafter private cremation.

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O’KEEFE, Betty (OAM).

The Committee of Management, 0DQDJHPHQW 6WD൵ and Resident of St Catherine’s extend our deepest sympathy to Betty’s family.

St Catherine’s will always be eternally grateful for Betty’s commitment and dedication as a former member of the Committee of Management.

Rest in peace.

O’KEEFE, Betty (OAM).

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PALLOT, Doreen Emily.

Passed away at Woods Point Aged Care Yarrawonga on Sunday March 12, 2023.

Aged 90 years.

Dearly loved wife of Noel for 24 years.

Cherished sister-in-law of Leo (dec) & Elaine Pallot, Anne & Fred Porter and their families.

To the world you were but one, To us, you were the world.

PALLOT, (nee Vincent) Crockett (from previous marriage) Doreen Emily.

16/12/1932 - 12/3/2023 Passed away peacefully.

Beloved wife of Noel.

Loved sister of Jean.

Loved mother of Russell (dec) Bruce, Cheryl and Greg.

Adored and cherished grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 13.

PHILLIPS, Brendan.

A beautiful soul taken from us too soon.

Close in our hearts you will always be loved and remembered every day.

Dearly loved son of Anna, Loved brother of Angela, Daniel, Emily and Sophie.

PHILLIPS, Brendan.

The loss we feel is immeasurable, but so was the life he lived.

Exceptional brother-in-law to Jorja and Nick and super cool Uncle to Rudy.

PHILLIPS, Brendan.

With loving memories of Brendan (Bunny), we have lost our wonderful son-in-law.

A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. ~ Love Pam and Brian xxx.

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NIEDEREGGER, Henry.

Rest in peace.

101 years and 11 months.

Words cannot express how much we will miss you and how blessed we are to have had you in our lives. ~ Gary, Jill (dec) and family.

Will be sadly missed.

Passed away peacefully on March 12, 2023.

Loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother of Russell (dec), Yvonne, Rebecca, Ben, Liam, Daniel, Harry, Flynn and Rosalie.

Mum you are a very special part of all the beautiful memories we have in our hearts.

29/8/1933 – 12/3/2023 Loved and respected step-father of Jurgen, Step-father-in-law of Carolyn and ‘Henry’ to Jacob and Josh, Sheri and Bella.

DEATH NOTICES PARKINSON, Rita May (Parky).

Always in our hearts.

God put His arms around you and freed you from all pain, He took you in His loving care to rest peacefully in His Heavenly Garden there, reunited with Mum and Dad. Lovingly remembered and cherished.

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DAVIES-GRIFFITH, Notley Gordon (Gordon).

15/7/1924 – 7/3/2023 Gordon’s family wish to announce his passing on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Canossa Private Hospital, QLD.

COSTANTINO Guiseppe (Joe)

RECLINER lift chair, excellent condition, $500 ono. Ph 0433 351 739.

TYRES new and secondhand, trailer, rims, wreckiing. New hours 9am to 5pm, M o n d a y, Tu e s d a y, Wednesday, 44 Newman Street, Wangaratta. Ph 0428 257 221. Adzam Tyres.

Passed away recently.

MATTHEWS, Phillip.

A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands put to rest, Memories that we will treasure forever, of a Pa who was truly the best.

HAY feeder for calves or sheep on skids, heavy duty steel,$350, :KLW¿HOG Ph GARAGE 7.5m x 6m 3.4m high, 1 roller door, brand new, in pieces, 80% there, $3400. Ph 0428 217 493.

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PALLOT (nee Vincent) Crockett, Doreen Emily.

16/12/1932 - 12/3/2023 Aged 90 years.

Passed away peacefully with Noel at her side.

Much loved Aunt to Christine (Myrtle), Bob and family in Adelaide.

“How lucky and blessed I was to have such a lovely, caring Aunt” Rest in peace Aunty Doreen xx

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DEATH NOTICES PHILLIPS, Brendan Michael 8/4/1987 - 13/3/2023 We are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Brendan.

Brendan was one in a million - an adoring husband, an incredible father, a loyal friend and passionate work colleague.

He will be remembered for his unique sense of humour, his ability to befriend everyone he met and the commitment and support he showed to his friends and family.

We have been left with broken hearts but with so many loving memories of our time together.

He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten Devoted husband to Kirby, doting father to Mac and Bernie.

Forever the King of our Castle.

Please see funeral details in later newspaper and on our website.

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SCHULTZ, Peter.

The Members of the South Wangaratta Fire Brigade express their deepest sympathy to family and friends on the passing of Peter.

SOUTHWELL, Ray Francis.

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You were a highly valued and well-respected team member and your attention to detail and dedication to your clients will be greatly missed.

Our sincerest condolences to Kirby, Mac and Bernie.

Always in our hearts and never forgotten. ~ The Templeton Advice Group team.

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Parking squeeze Council review on limits near school amid availability concerns around Appin Street PARKING arrangements outside Wangaratta District Specialist School will be reviewed by council over coming weeks, after concerns raised by parents including carers being fined while dropping off or picking up their children at the Appin Street campus.

Rural City of Wangaratta director community and infrastructure, Marcus Goonan, said all stakeholders in the area, including residents and schools, would need to be consulted as part of the review.

WDSS principal Alysha Jackson said much of the potential parking space along Appin Street and in side streets was either deemed ‘no standing’ or restricted to five minutes - causing issues for parents

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of children with high needs, particularly those in wheelchairs or who needed assistance to walk in and out of school.

“We would love to see more disabled parking, or longer parking times,” Ms Jackson said.

She said the car park at the end of Appin Street was quickly filled each school day by teachers from both WDSS and neighbouring Appin Park Primary School, and families delivering their children to school.

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A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large ting a slightly better percentpart of how they perform Beechworth Secondary Mansfield Secondary Col- College age of 40+ scores at 3.6pc College

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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. with his Touring Car. PHOTOS: Kieren Tilly

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Wang Repair Café returns

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c HOT WHEELS: Teo Valle (9) from Peechelba raced for the first time in RC Touring Class.

THE Wang Repair Café will hold its next event tomorrow at Apex Park from 8am until 12pm.

The café will have some t-shirt rugs for sale as well as other items, and cash donations as well as donations of unwanted Christmas presents for them to sell would be appreciated, as the volunteer-run organisation seeks assistance to cover its operating costs and ensure its continuation.

Bring items in need of repair to the park tomorrow morning where volunteers will be on hand to help bring them back to life.

c FAST TRUCK: Talon Fullerton (14) from Wangaratta with his racing truck.

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Teens look to the future with uni

WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday.

The pair are both interested in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities.

Kayla, 17, has been offered a

double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra.

“I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said.

“It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve.

“But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.”

Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries.

“I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said.

“Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.

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“The offer I received was my first choice so I’m really happy with that.

“I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now.

“Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”

Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm.

A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor.

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You were loved and respected by everyone who met you - colleagues, clients, friends and especially your beautiful family.

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SCOREBOARD

JUBILEE GOLF CLUB

WARBY WALKERS

SATURDAY, March 11 Open day 4 person ambrose Mixed winners: Bronte Bruce, Paul Cornelius, Kellie and Wayne Roberts 53 5/8.

Ball winners: Frances Duffy, Peter Glidden, Daniel McPhee and Mitchell Bush 55 ¼, Val and Mal Ellis, Carolyn and Fraser Jeffrey 56 3/8.

Men’s winners: Ian Dinsdale, Ken Beitzel, Adam and David Anderson 53 7/8.

Ball winners: Glenn Hunt, Brendan Essex, Pat Grady and Gordon Hines 55, Ben Douthie, Jack Stamp, Brad Melville and Harry Smart 56 ¼, Mick Pellegrino, Rhys Rigoni, Dave O’Brien and Hayden Sharp 56 ¼.

Super Nine Club Shirt: Michael Cordier 21.

Aroma Deli: John McKenzie 20.

2 Balls: Liane Graham 20.

NTP: 4th Ali Comensoli and William Slade ****HOLE IN ONE****, 8th Joy Hester, 13th Carolyn Jeffrey and Ian Dinsdale, 17th Val Ellis and Daniel McPhee.

Sunday, March 12 Stableford A Grade: Wayne Hibberson 39. B Grade: Tim Auman 35.

Ball winners: Mick Reidy (2) 39, Tom Aggett 38,Jacob Schonafinger 36,Sam Neave on countback from 35,Martin Hill, Scott Thompson 35.

NTP: 4th Martin Hill, 8th Mick Reidy, 13th Richie Arnold, 17th Mick Riedy.

Monday, March 13 Stableford A Grade: Glenn O’Connell 39. B Grade: Keith Moorhead 37. C Grade: Kellie Roberts 36.

Eagles: Tom Aggett 9th hole, Peter Glidden 9th hole.

Ball winners: Jeffrey Elliott (2) 38, Paul Lawrence 38, Andrew Senkic 38, Geoff Davidson 36, Daniel McPhee 35, Martin VanRhee 35, Ali Cominsoli 34, Fraser Jeffrey 34, John McKenzie 34, Peter Glidden 33.

NTP: 4th Sam Richards, 8th Gary Butler, 13th Fraser Jeffrey, 17th Wayne Hibberson.

Tuesday, March 14 Stableford Winner: Erika Lombard 41.

Ball Winners: Di Murphy (2) 38, Melody Adams 35.

Nine Hole Event Winner: Lee Freeland 20.

Ball winner: Helene Gallo 17.

NTP: 4th Linda Stone, 8th Liane Graham, 13th Melody Adams, 17th Melody Adams.

Wednesday, March 15 Par A Grade winner: Michael Cordier +5. B Grade winner: Doug Ritchens +2. C Grade winner: Greg Hogan -1.

Ball winners: Steve Smith (2) +2,

Wahgunyah River Trail - March 5 12 walkers led by John Walker headed off from the Wahgunyah Football Oval along the might Murray River on a 13 km adventure.

The weather was quite warm and edging towards 34 degrees.

The majority of the walk was along dedicated walking tracks along the banks of the Murray river with most of the trip being in the shade of the River Red Gums which made it a pleasant amble.

Part of the walk went through the township of Wahgunyah which was very interesting as we picked up some history of the township.

Along the track a tree that might have some significance to the original aboriginal people was identified.

Coming Events Saturday, March 18 Mount Samaria: Jeanette, 0417 546 974.

An easy to medium loop walk of about 7km from the Spring Creek Picnic Area, taking in the sawmill kiln ruins and the ruins of the Tramway Braking Station.

Includes a descent along Lightning Track, returning to the picnic area, or a medium loop walk of about 14km which also includes the climb, and a steep descent of Mount Samaria before returning to the picnic area.

Walking mostly on bush tracks, part on gravel roads in Mount Samaria State Park.

Monday March 20 AGM of the Club at Remel 185, 399 Whorouly Road, Whorouly.

Dinner from 6pm, (3 course - set menu; dietary needs catered for, BYO drinks) followed by a short AGM. Guest speaker will be ecologist Richard Loyn talking about “Birds of The Warby Range”.

RSVP by early 20/3/23 - Marita, 0427 521 122, warby.ranges@gmail. com.

Friday, March 31 to Sunday, April 2 Taggerty weekend at Taggerty Big 4 Holiday Park Michael: 0447 617 880 or mbraendler@bigpond.com.

Call Michael re accommodation at the Big 4 Park.

Two walk options subject to Park openings.

Option 1. Weekend walks on bush tracks at the Cathedral Range State Park.

Numerous grade 3, 4, and 5 walks available each day, if additional walk leaders can volunteer to lead walks.

Option 2. Saturday: Rubicon Railway Circuit, at the Rubicon Historic Area.

Sunday: The Keppel Lookout and Stevenson Falls, via the Tree Fern Gully Track loop at Marysville.

STRAIGHT PUTT: Keith Moorhead rolls a putt.

Dave Woodstock +2, Carmine Pane +1, Mitch Howe 0, Gordon Paterson 0, Martin Hill -1, Neville Hogan -1.

NTP: 4th Carmine Pane, 8th Brian Wallace, 13th Gordon Paterson, 17th Michael Cordier.

Wednesday, March 15 9 Hole Stableford A Grade winner: Adrian Speziale 23. Runner Up: Alan White 20.

3rd: Ben Honeychurch 20. 4th: Bill O’Brien 20.

Ball winner: Hamish Lewis 20.

B Grade winner: Tony Kosch 20.

Runner Up: Spencer Lamb 19. 3rd: Chris O’Keefe 19. 4th: Stan Grant 18.

Ball winner: Gary Dinsdale 17.

NTP: 4th Brendon Essex, 8th Hamish Lewis.

WANGARATTA GOLF CLUB WGC Competitions: Week ending March 12 Women’s Competition: March 7 Women’s 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Helen Tate 14 C/B Points.

Runner Up: Wendy Stephens 14 Points.

Women’s 18 Hole Stroke Winner: Carol Coghill 73 C/B. Runner Up: Glenda Dobson 73.

Ball winners: Barb Thomas, Lois Sanderson, Cheryle Leitl, Ros Gormly, Judy Hirshfeld.

Men’s Competition March 8 Competition: 18 hole Stableford

Winner: Ray Hutton 40 Points.

Runner Up: Kurt Schubert 39 Points.

Ball winners: Phillip Winnell, Brannan Duffy, Xavier Maher.

NTP: 4th Kurt Schubert, 7th Kurt Schubert, 9th Neil Membrey, 11th Kurt Schubert, 13th Rod Moyle, 16th Kurt Schubert.

Women’s Competition Thursday, March 9 Competition: 9 hole Stableford.

Winner: Carol Coghill 19 Points.

Runner up: Dianne Phillips 18 C/B Points.

Ball runners: Barb Thomas, Dawn Fleet, Gail Dodd.

NTP 11th: Barb Thomas.

Twilight Friday, March 10 Winner: Stephen Smith 19 C/B. Runner up: Derel Hawksworth 19.

Men’s Competition: 18 HOLE STROKE 4TH ROUND CHAMPIONSHIPS March 11 STROKE A Grade winner: Glenn Burens 70 C/B Nett. A Grade Runner Up: Trevor Cooper 70 Nett C/B. B Grade Winner: Dylan Fischer 61 Nett. B Grade Runner up: Martin Anania 62 Nett.

Ball winners: Sam Richards, John Wiskins, Trevor Trimble, Kadeem May, Mark Comensoli, Rod Godde, Arnold Sparks,Graeme Ray, Phillip Winnell.

NTP: 4th Simon Mason, 7th Chris Martens, 9th Mark White, 11th Simon Mason, 13th Phillip Winnell, 16th Dean Campagna.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Birdies: Mick Webster.

Eagle: Sam Richards.

Secret 6: Kurt Schubert.

CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS: A Grade winner - Chris Martens.

B Grade winner - Kurt Schubert. C Grade winner - Mark White.

Seniors winner - Rod Moyle.

Veterans winner - Trevor Trimble.

Raffle: Lois Sanderson.

Womens 18 Hole Stableford Winner: Gail Dodd 39 Points Runner Up: Carolyn Sullivan.

Ball Winners: Ros Gormly, Barb Thomas, Janette Collier.

NTP 11th: Gail Dodd.

TARRA GOLF CLUB Tarrawingee Golf Club Results Saturday, March 11.

Members played a stableford event with the winner being Glen Simmons 31pts the runner up was Pete Nolan 30pts.

There was no nearest the pins.

The event to be played on Saturday, March 18 will be a stableford event for the captains trophy.

Members are reminded that the Opening Day is Saturday, March 26, select your own partners for a mixed pinehurst, also to bring a plate.

The new hit off times for Saturdays are now 11:30am roll up for a 12:00 noon start.

New members are always welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf Club.

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WANGARATTA Chronicle photographer Melissa Beattie made her way down to WDCA junior cricket on Saturday to capture some sport’s action. Photographs can be purchased at the Chronicle.

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Ticket to the Grand final awaits Hawks or Tigers

By NATHAN DE VRIES THE A grade semi-finals of the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association are finally here, and for Rovers United Bruck (RUB), it’s do or die against Ovens Valley United.

The Hawks and Tigers will take to the turf at WJ Findlay Oval tomorrow and Sunday from 1pm, with the winner through to the A grade two-day grand final against either Wangaratta Magpies or Yarrawonga Mulwala.

RUB will be favourites going into the match, having finished on top of the ladder and being one of the benchmark sides of the competition but after losing last week, the Tigers would be sensing a chance for a massive win.

RUB skipper Paddy McNamara said his troops were more than ready for anything Ovens Valley threw at them.

“We had a pretty disappointing result on Saturday, but it’s probably not a bad thing before finals, a bit of a reality check for us,” he said.

“We had a few easy games against the bottom sides coming into that, so it was definitely a good challenge for us, and everyone’s looking forward to the new challenge this week.

“We can’t take anyone easy, every team in the finals has a quality bowling attack, so I think something to work on is being mentally tough with our batting and sticking out there for 75 overs.

“I think whichever team bats the best over the course of the next two weeks is going to win the premiership.

“On their day, anyone can win it,

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TIME TO SHINE: RUB skipper Paddy McNamara and his team square off against Ovens Valley United this weekend for a spot in the grand final.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie so we’ve just got to make sure we turn up on the day and have a good mindset which I think we will this Saturday.”

Interestingly, the Hawks and Tigers have not played against each other this season, with both of their scheduled one day matches earlier in the season washed out.

McNamara said despite not squaring off against each other yet, he knew the Tigers had some gun players.

“They’ve got a few boys who are looking for runs, and they’ve got some pretty handy players - we went to country week with Harkaran Mann and he’s an absolute star, so he’ll definitely be one to look out for,” he said.

“Their top four is very solid, you’ve got ‘Dyl’ (skipper Dylan Bursill) as well, and Josh Newton.

“They had a bit of a slip up last week, so I reckon they’ll come out firing.

“If we can take two or three early wickets inside the first 10 or 15 overs, it’ll be game on.”

With the forecast for the weekend hovering in the mid-to-high 30 degrees Celsius, the semi-final will be a battle of concentration, mental toughness, skill and of course a healthy dash of luck.

The semi-final between Rovers United Bruck and Ovens Valley United gets underway tomorrow from 1pm at WJ Findlay Oval.

Finals frenzy for senior and junior cricketers FOR junior and senior cricketers, it’s the pointy end of the year, with semi-finals and grand finals scheduled for this weekend across six grades of Wangaratta and district cricket.

While the A graders begin the fight for the association’s top prize, cricketers in the other grades are just as fired up at the prospect of playing finals cricket.

The A reserve finals see Yarrawonga Mulwala host Ovens Valley United at Stan Hargreaves Oval, and Wangaratta Magpies play Rutherglen, across Saturday and Sunday for a ticket to the grand final.

The Lakers will be favourites in their match, having finished on top of the ladder, while neither Magpies nor Rutherglen will have the home pitch advantage with their semifinal being playing at the Bill O’Callaghan Oval.

In the B grade, Yarrawonga Mulwala will host Merton CC at Lonsdale Reserve, while Rovers United Bruck will

Magpies in great shape ahead of semi-final

take on Milawa at North Wangaratta.

RUB and Milawa are yet to play each other this season, as the sides’ only scheduled match was washed out at the start of the season.

Four out of the five C grade sides are booked in for a semi-final contest, with Gapsted hosting Yarrawonga Mulwala, and Greta taking on Rovers United Bruck at Moyhu.

The B and C grade semifinals will be played on Saturday, with the 36-oversa-side matches to begin at 1.30pm.

While the senior grades slug it out in semi-finals, the under 16 and 14 competitions are reaching a conclusion, with grand finals set to be played from 9am across Saturday and Sunday.

The under 16 grand final between Rutherglen and City Colts Blue will be fought out at Barkly Park in Rutherglen, while the under 14 intraclub grand final between Rovers United Bruck Green and Gold will be played at WJ Findlay Oval.

HAWKS V HAWKS: Henry Gibb and his under 14 Rovers United Bruck Gold teammates face intraclub opponents Rovers United Bruck Green in the under 14 grand final this weekend.

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FINALS are here for Wangaratta Magpies and there couldn’t have been a better clash drawn up than what will be played at Norm Minns Oval.

The Magpies will meet an in-form Yarrawonga Mulwala in their bid to reach a second consecutive A grade grand final.

The Lakers have their tails up having beaten minor premiers Rovers United Bruck last weekend and Magpies captain Jack Davies is well aware.

“Yarrawonga are peaking at the right time and playing some good cricket so we won’t be taking them lightly,” Davies said.

“They’ve got a team full of dangerous players that can easily win games of cricket.

“From our point of view we just have to be focused on us and play to our strengths.”

The Lakers will be without opening batter Corey McIntosh after he was suspended for a game which will be one less worry for the ‘Pies, however, they have plenty of depth to offset his loss.

The wicket of Harry Wheeler will be crucial as he has been in excellent touch having whacked 90 last round against RUB. Batters from both sides will be licking their lips as Norm Minns Oval has been in terrific condition this season.

“The pitch has been terrific from a batting perspective,” Davies said.

“There will be plenty of runs to be had so whoever bowls the best will probably win at the end of the day.

“Early wickets will be crucial with the new ball so ‘Clemo’ (Chris Clements) and ‘Gathers’ (Matt Gathercole) will be ready to go and then we have the option of bringing Fraser Ellis on after if we’re looking for more pace.”

Davies believes his side is in solid form having beaten Beechworth convincingly in the final round of the home and away season.

“We’re very confident in what we’ve done over the past few weeks,” he said.

“I feel like we’ve ticked all the boxes although we would’ve liked to have a few more of our batters spend some more time in the middle.

“We’re at full strength though and we’re very settled with the 12 players we’ve had together for most of the year so we’re ready to go.”

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Devils want to keep the ball rolling WANGARATTA City will be looking to consolidate their flying start to the 2023 AWFA season in their round two clash against Albury City.

The Devils stunned the competition in their season opener, thrashing Cobram 5-1 and will now be looking to make it two wins in a row on Sunday at home.

Albury City also started their season with a bang, downing Boomers 3-2.

Wangaratta City coach Raff Molinaro said he’s hopeful round two isn’t a repeat of last season.

“We played Albury City in round two last year after a great win over Albury United in round one and we took a loss to City,” Molinaro said.

“I want to send a message to the group that after the best start possible we don’t want to ruin it by taking City lightly and dropping points.

“The key to take from our performance in round one is that that’s our level that we need to be at and we can’t drop it.”

Wangaratta City will need to be wary of Stavros Andronicos who bagged two of

BY WILLSON MACK wmack@ nemedia.com.au

Albury City’s three goals last weekend.

The Devils will also be sweating on the availability of goalkeeper Jaxon Osmotherly who went down in the 80th minute on Sunday with a quad injury.

“We’re not sure how bad or how long he’ll be out yet so fingers crossed he’ll be okay,” Molinaro said.

“Jaxon was named our captain this year because he’s such a good voice down back so we’re really hoping he’ll be okay.

“We’ve got a few options to cover him but we’ll wait and see.”

Wangaratta’s division one side starts at 3pm on Sunday at South Wangaratta Reserve.

CHALLENGE AHEAD: Dan Kelly and Wangaratta City take on Albury City on Sunday.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Lady Devils looking to build momentum

By NATHAN DE VRIES

ROOM TO GROW: After a 4-1 win to open their season, Isabella Antonello and the Lady Devils will look to take down Wodonga Diamonds tomorrow evening.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

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WANGARATTA’S senior women’s soccer squad will look to make it two wins from two matches tomorrow evening when they take on Wodonga Diamonds at the LaTrobe Soccer Ground in Wodonga.

The Lady Devils impressed onlookers in their first contest last weekend, smashing Cobram with a convincing 4-1 scoreline.

The only other match played on the weekend was a surprise result by Melrose FC, who overcame last season’s powerhouse Albury United in a high-scoring 4-3 tussle.

With the first win on the

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board and new players getting valuable game time, coach Dan Kelly said this next few weeks will be a true test of how the side stacks up against the competition.

“The next couple of weeks will be a good test - we’ve got Diamonds this Saturday night then we’ve got Albury United the following week which should be a good game,” he said.

“Diamonds haven’t played yet so we don’t know what they’re like.

“If the girls hold their own and put together what we’ve been working on, we should come away with the points.

“If we hit the targets we’re trying to hit and play the

way we’re trying to play, we should be able to come away with the three points but you never know.”

The forceful result from the Lady Devils’ strikers has Wangaratta on top of the table on goal difference after one round, a positive start to a long season.

Bianca Mulqueen found the back of the net twice through the match, with Jasmine Thompson and Hannah Swindley each picking up a goal.

Despite the incredible result against Cobram, Kelly said some tweaks could be made to put teams to the sword early.

“In the (Cobram) game,

we could’ve been six- or seven-nil up at half-time,” he said.

“That’s nothing against Cobram, they brilliantly stepped up against the sheer quality we had out there and it came together.

“It’s just about putting that ball away and killing those games off when you get the chance so other teams don’t get a sniff in.

“It just comes with time and confidence.”

Wangaratta City’s senior women take on Wodonga Diamonds tomorrow at 5.10pm, while the reserve women have a home game against Albury City with kick-off set for 9.50am.

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Suparazi gunning for Country Mile win

By WILLSON MACK SUPARAZI ($10 in early markets) has drawn gate three in his bid to win Ben Brisbourne his second Country Mile Series final tomorrow at Moonee Valley in race 10.

After taking out heat five of the series on Wangaratta Cup Day, the slick sprinter will take his place in the $250,000 race after the highly anticipated All-Star Mile.

Hannah Edgley has been named to partner the fouryear-old once again having ridden him to all five of his career victories.

Brisbourne will be looking to add his name to the honour roll for a second time after Fontein Diamond saluted in 2021.

Brisbourne was stoked with the draw.

“It’s a super draw, we couldn’t have done any better,” Brisbourne said.

“The horse in barrier one (Khoekhoe) looks the leader so there will be a good tempo in the race and we’ll sit somewhere in the first six.

“Khoekhoe and us are the

highest rated in the race and if the best are at the front they can be hard to run down.”

Suparazi will carry 59.5kg but has proven he can lug the weight around the trip having won with 60.5kgs on last start.

“Obviously you’d always like to carry a lower weight but he’s done the job before and earnt that handicap,” Brisbourne said.

“He’s in super condition though and is jumping out of his skin.

“It’s been a long prep for him but he’s not showing any signs of slowing down.”

Suparazi is yet to win at Moonee Valley but has placed second twice from four starts.

“He hasn’t won there yet but he’s ran very well on all occasions without getting any favours,” Brisbourne said.

“Hopefully he can knock the Moonee Valley hoodoo off.

“We’re just grateful to be running in such a good series that Racing Victoria has put on.”

PRIMED: Suparazi, pictured with the Brisborne stables’ leading trackwork rider Alice Kennedy (15), is ready to go for tomorrow’s Country Mile Series final at Moonee Valley.

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Hanrahan settles for Saints Two-time Toni Wilson Medallist Sophie p Hanrahan to p playy with Myrtleford y

By NATHAN DE VRIES

WELCOME TO THE CLUB: Sophie Hanrahan (centre) with Myrtleford A grade co-coaches Tina Way (left) and Olivia Sinclair.

PHOTO: Jenny Zamperoni

MYRTLEFORD’S A grade netball squad will receive a massive boost, with the club revealing Sophie Hanrahan has crossed over from Corowa-Rutherglen to play with the Saints in 2023.

The decision by the Roos to not field an A or B grade side for the season has left the door open for two-time league best and fairest winner Hanrahan to reunite with best friend and former teammate Olivia Sinclair, now co-coach of the Saints’ A grade squad.

Hanrahan and Sinclair told the playing group of the news last Thursday evening, one month out from their round one match.

Sinclair said having a player of Hanrahan’s quality will be a massive boost on and off the court, despite the unfortunate situation unfolding at John Foord Oval.

“Obviously on a personal level it’s so nice to have my best friend at the club, but we’re definitely both not naive to the fact that she wouldn’t be playing at Myrtleford if it wasn’t for the devastating situation at Corowa,” she said.

“Soph’s going to continue to support Corowa by training with their junior teams once a week, but she is certainly here to be committed to Myrtleford and wants to win games and push the club as far as it can go.

“I think to have someone of Soph’s calibre at the club is huge for the area - there’s a netballer that could potentially break through to the Suncorp Super

Netball competition in the next 12 months now playing at our club, so it’s great for the junior girls to have a person like that to look up to.”

Hanrahan took out the Division 1 MVP award in her first season in the Victorian Netball League last year with the City West Falcons, and said the VNL fixture should allow her to juggle both O&M committments and higher level play.

“When I first sat down with Myrtleford they were super open and comfortable with me pursuing my higher-level netball commitments - obviously they’ve got some VFL players who will travel down so they were super understanding of commitments in terms of training,” she said.

“I’m definitely aiming to play every game, so to be able to play on a Saturday would be ideal.

“It was really important to me to be coming to a club like Myrtleford that really emulates Corowa-Rutherglen as well - a small town club, run by community volunteers is familiar to me, so that was a massive pull for me.

“The girls have been super welcoming considering I’ve committed quite late.

“Everyone’s been super understanding and I think they understand the position I’m in, which is really great.”

Hanrahan’s first outing with the Saints will be in their season opener against Lavington at McNamara Reserve on Sunday, April 9.

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Wahgunyah based racer wins state title WANGARATTA City Raceway played host to the best Standard Saloon competitors across the Labour Day weekend with drivers from New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria all among the competition.

The Victorian Standard Saloon title awaited a winner on Monday afternoon after a Sunday washou and it was Wahgunyah resident Rhys Lansdown who would come out on top after he took control of the race from lap four.

Corowa’s Trevor Mills on the Saturday night won a mini feature event for Production Sedans.

After a stirring remembrance of a speedway entity (Stephen Douglas), who recently passed away as a result of a race crash, nerves and emotions ran high for the Standard Saloon competitors as the action got underway with 18 heat races on Saturday night.

Night one standouts included Chiltern man Warrick Howie winning all three of his qualifying races while Pakenham’s Andrew Miles won two of his three races on the first night.

Miles won the very first race for the Standard Sa-

loons with Brad Warren, Josh Thomas, Mark Miles, Rhys Lansdown and then Howie the first-round winners.

Aaron Meakins, Bailey Sinclair, Jack Yeomans, Andrew Miles, Rhys Meakins advancing from the back row of the field in his race and Howie again won races in round two.

Then Bradley Hill, Courtney Meakins making it a father, son and then daughter trifecta of victories for her family, Howie from eighth spot deep in the field, Michael Fleming-Robertson also from Corowa and Ashley Fythe after taking the lead on the very last lap, were all winners in round three to end the first night of competition.

Rain on the Sunday squashed the chance of getting back home early on Monday as competitors came back to compete from 10am until mid-afternoon to get the title completed.

In the fourth round Fythe backed up from the first night’s racing to win the very first of the next day of competition.

Coby McCabe, FlemingRobertson, Mark Jennings from South Australia, Mitch Blencowe and Aaron Mar-

CHAMP: Rhys Lansdown is the new Victorian Standard Saloon Champion.

PHOTOS: Vern Parker Photography Wayne Sheerman.

Currently, Lansdown is the winner and his engine check has been confirmed, while Thomas, Andrew Miles, Stewart and Bradley Hill are the rest of the top five pending engine checks and Sheerman’s appeal against exclusion.

Production Sedan competitors had gathered to compete across two nights also with the North East Nationals worth $5000 in prizemoney.

A night one feature event with $1000 on the nose to the winner also gave the drivers to compete for on Saturday.

It turned out that with rain on Sunday the Nationals event never concluded with a new feature event to be slotted in at some stage for the class, while Trevor Mills from Corowa won night one after the top qualifier Stephen Laidlaw who had to start in 14th spot in a reversed grid final chose Mills to start alongside him in 13th place.

In qualifying races that was to help the drivers qualify for the nationals event that never eventuated, Craig McAlister, Laidlaw, Wayne Bourke, Danny Harrison, Bourke again and Laidlaw

WINNER: Trevor Mills won the Production Sedans. shall all won in round four.

The final round of racing saw victories go the way of Steven Dadswell, Thomas, Wayne Sheerman, Mark Miles, Shane Stewart and finally to Howie for his fourth win in the qualifiers making him the top driver of the qualifying races.

A last chance qualifier giving four drivers the chance to start from position 19 in the 25 lap title race finished with Kacey Ingram, Jason Judd, Justin Smith and Shane Ardley all advancing into the big race.

Howie was a clear leader on qualifying points to start from the pole position on the front row with Mark Miles, Sheerman, Thomas, Andrew Miles, Lansdown, Stewart, Hill, Aaron Meakins and Fleming-Robertson completing the top 10.

Howie got away strongly

and led until lap four, Lansdown then made his move taking the lead.

Lots of movement occurred while the earliest favourite in the race to exit was Mark Miles with barely a lap completed.

On lap 13 Howie’s race came undone and he exited to join a growing carpark of fallen competitors while Lansdown continued to lead.

Sheerman closed behind Lansdown in the closing laps and as the chequered flag dropped Lansdown who finished second in the same event last season at Bairnsdale went one better to become the new Victorian champion for Standard Saloons in front of Sheerman, Thomas, Andrew Miles and Stewart.

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McAlister rode the highline much of the night in spectacular fashion, while Wayne Bourke from Leeton showed he was still a competitor and Laidlaw was just Laidlaw, a driver that is always in the mix.

Leighton Evans from Wangarattaand Tom Barnard started from the front of the field and Evans claimed the early race lead from Raymond Ussher and Stuey Robinson.

Evans led until lap five before the first of two spins by himself caused a caution.

The second spin resulted in a number of cars behind him crashing into one another.

Ussher led from lap six with Mills and Laidlaw behind him by lap seven of the 20 lap race.

On lap nine Mills moved to the lead, while Laidlaw with a tyre puncture was out of the race on lap 12.

Bourke moved into second and by lap 14 McAlister was in third spot.

Mills went on to take the $1000 victory by almost three seconds from Bourke, McAlister, Ussher and Corowa’s Jack Bear.

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YARRAWONGA Mulwala have been dealt a massive blow on the eve of their allimportant semi-final clash against Wangaratta Magpies.

Fresh off taking a match winning five wicket haul against Rovers United Bruck last weekend, Corey McIntosh has been handed a one match suspension for an abusive language charge.

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McIntosh was reported by umpire Michael Hurley for giving RUB superstar Koot Pienaar an abusive send off after he removed him for nine runs.

The suspension means the Lakers will be without their opening batter and seamer in their must win clash at Norm Minns Oval.

Yarrawonga Mulwala skipper Reid Clarke said McIntosh was remorseful for his actions.

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“He did the wrong thing though and we don’t want the club to be known for doing that sort of stuff.

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The Lakers will go to the clash full of confidence though having knocked off the Hawks.

“We definitely feel like we’re peaking now and we’ve got plenty of overs into our bowlers to bowl well in a final,” Clarke said.

“Our batters are in a good

headspace without scoring a huge amount of runs but I’m sure there will be a great opportunity for that this weekend.

“Wangaratta have been the standout side in my opinion but we’re confident we can match it with them and go over there and cause an upset.”

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