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‘Annie’ to showcase Galen’s new PAC

KEN’S HOLDENS READY TO SHINE KEN Essenhigh’s obsession with Holdens will be on show for all to see on Sunday.

The Wangaratta Early Holden Car Club member will have his 1950 48215 Holden (pictured) and 1960 FB Holden entered in ‘Yesterday’s Heroes Show’N’Shine’ as part of the Wangaratta Lions Swap Meet at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. See story page 7 For all weekend events see pages 16-17.

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Local group is working to breathe life into festival after its Last Hurrah

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A GROUP of locals is working behind the scenes to resurrect the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues.

A ‘Last Hurrah’ event was held earlier this month, after the festival’s board made the announcement in August that it could not proceed beyond 2023 due to financial constraints, uncertainty around music festivals, and diminished resources.

However, Patti Bulluss (pictured) - the festival’s original board chair and one of those who brought the event to life in 1990 said she was part of a group of people interested in trying to ensure the festival

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continued into the future.

“We are not looking at physically doing it ourselves, but we can’t let it go - we’ve got to ensure it stays,” she said.

“There has been lighthearted discussion between half a dozen people who are keen to meet and encourage businesses and other like-minded locals to ensure the festival continues, perhaps with another aspect added.

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Firefighters at grassfire, smoke from city unit A GRASSFIRE along the Great Alpine Road near Bowmans Forest on Thursday afternoon was quickly brought under control by responding firefighters.

Emergency crews were called to the scrub fire around 1.57pm, with brigade members from Gapsted and Bowman-Murmungee attending the scene.

The incident was brought under control within 20 minutes, and deemed safe at 2.26pm.

Crews remained on the scene to black out the remainder of the scene.

The blaze followed a Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) response to reports of smoke at a Shiel Street, Wangaratta unit around 1.30pm.

Firefighters attended and observed smoke coming from one of the unit’s windows.

The scene was safe within less than 10 minutes, and a man from inside the unit was treated by paramedics at the address.

Christmas scavenger hunt, tree festivities THE Rural City of Wangaratta’s Summer in the Parks program of events will kick of with plenty of festive fare in the city’s CBD on Friday, December 1.

Community members can enjoy the Lighting of the Christmas Tree and the Christmas Scramble scavenger hunt.

People can visit the Wangaratta kiosk on Reid Street (outside Commonwealth Bank) at 6pm to collect a Christmas Scramble scavenger hunt map, and follow the map to discover letters hidden throughout the shop fronts of Wangaratta.

At 6:30pm people can congregate at Riverside Square on Faithfull Street where there will be food and drinks available to purchase.

Rotary Club of Appin Park will hold a sausage sizzle, Rinaldos Casa Cucina will have fresh gelato on offer, there will be face painting, children’s crafts and maybe even be a visit from a very merry VIP! The evening will conclude with the lighting of Wangaratta’s spectacular Christmas tree.

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NOT ON?: Council has refused a permit to allow the Folk, Rythym and Life Festival at Eldorado to proceed next month.

Eldorado festival denied permit due to emergency plan being ‘unsatisfactory’ THE Folk, Rhythm and Life Festival is looking to fight a ruling by Wangaratta council to prohibit the Eldorado-based event from being staged next month as satisfactory documentation was not submitted within the mandatory timeframes.

The main concern by council was around the event’s emergency management plan and council’s “lack of time to test and approve amended plans”.

However, event organiser Hamish Skermer, contests the assertion and plans to seek legal counsel as he isn’t satisfied due process has been fulfilled nor has there been a fair hearing.

Mr Skermer said he met with council and he doesn’t believe it has performed its duty in reviewing previous documentation.

“We followed the permit (guidelines) but agencies the CFA and VicPol have changed the goalposts,” he said, referring partly to bushfire overlays on the Woolshed Road property

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Bilyana where the festival has been held over many years.

Event organisers submitted the emergency management plan on September 26 and thought it was complete because it was based upon all previously endorsed documents.

Mr Skermer said it clearly states that all further documentation to be submitted must be based on, and in accordance to, the 2018 plan.

“We first contacted the CFA on April 19 and they’ve had all year to contact us about any concerns they might have,” he said.

“They’ve said at the most recent meetings (October 20 and November 3) that there’s not enough time for them to review our emergency management plan.”

“We still remain hopeful that

tion and the lack of time to test and approve amended plans, council is unable to endorse the event going ahead in December.

“While they know this event not going ahead this year will be very disappointing, council must consider the practical implications of the dynamic event location and the potentially tragic outcomes should there be an emergency on site,” Mr Swart said.

“Rural City of Wangaratta works hard to encourage events taking place within the community and acknowledges the benefit that they provide.

“We have legislation guiding planning permits and work with experts in other agencies to make decisions such as this.

“We have encouraged the event organiser to continue to work with us and other authorities to consider how future events can be supported including considering a different time of year and providing sufficient time for event plans to be considered and tested.”

we could run a bridge document that’s suitable because we’ve done 37 events over 27 years that have been in total 70 days of events.

“There has not been one single police incident and there have been two ambulance callouts for asthma attack and a minor injury.”

The event has run since 1996 and usually attracts 3000-4000.

Wangaratta council said it is committed to work with event organisers and other authorities to consider how this festival can be supported in future years.

In consultation with external agencies and emergency services, the Rural City of Wangaratta reported that it has not been able to obtain satisfactory event documentation to ensure the health and safety of attendees at the planned festival in December.

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Trio set to face Supreme Court over alleged murder of Wangaratta teen A TRIO charged with the murder of a Wangaratta teenager near Shepparton late last year will be fast-tracked to face a Supreme Court trial, after each pleaded not guilty to the offending this week.

Danny Clarke, 38 and Kylie Stott 37, both from Shepparton, and

24-year-old Dimitri D’Elio from Mooroopna are charged with murdering 19-year-old Charlie Gander on Christmas Eve. Mr Gander’s body was found in a vehicle ablaze on Loch Garry Road near Bunbartha around 10am.

Committal proceedings were

anticipated to stretch into next year, however, the trio have since agreed to have the matter expedited before a jury in the Supreme Court.

A final hand-up brief of evidence was formally tendered before Magistrate Marita Altman at Shepparton Magistrates Court

on Thursday, before all three of the defendants entered pleas of ‘not guilty’.

A summary of the offending was not released to the media.

All three are accused of murdering Mr Gander and committing arson by destroying a 2008 Ford Territory worth $10,000.

Mr Clarke is also alleged to have set fire to a property in Community Street, Shepparton on the same day, causing an estimated $100,000 in damages.

The trio will face the Melbourne Supreme Court on December 1 for a directions hearing.

Fundraising art auction raised over $11,000 for gallery

By ANITA McPHERSON ART enthusiasts and community members gathered in an impressive show of support for the Wangaratta Art Gallery at the inaugural Friends Art Auction on Friday night.

Organised by Wangaratta Art Gallery Friends, around 80 people attended the fundraising auction and bid for artworks which had been donated by local artists, helping to raise more than $11,000.

The event showcased the generosity of more than 30 local artists who had donated artworks, ranging from paintings and works on paper, to textiles and small sculptures.

Gallery director Rachel Arndt said auctioneer Garry Nash and his colleagues skilfully conducted the auction and bidding was sometimes fierce, with many works going for well above reserve prices.

She said over 80 per cent of works were sold on the night and bidders came from across Wangaratta, Beechworth and neighbouring towns - demonstrating the broad reach and support the gallery has in the region.

“The funds raised during the auction will play a crucial role in

supporting the Wangaratta Art Gallery,” Ms Arndt said.

“These proceeds will contribute to acquiring new works for the gallery’s collection, purchasing essential equipment and funding various events.

“Wangaratta Art Gallery Friends also allocates funds for an annual Student Art Award, benefiting a local final year school student with promising potential for a career in art.”

Wangaratta Art Gallery Friends chair Marc Bongers said it was a wonderful and very successful night which was enjoyed by all, beyond the auction itself.

He said the group was grateful for the support of the committee, gallery staff, artists and everyone who helped bring the event together.

“It was fantastic - with an amazing group of artists who kindly donated their artwork to the benefit of the gallery,” Mr Bongers said.

“Our thanks also go to Garry Nash and his colleagues - we couldn’t have done it without their assistance and expertise.

“We had amazing support from the community too, which shows what a vibrant and thriving arts community we have in Wangaratta.”

SOLD: Garry Nash took centre stage as he drew bids from the crowd during the Friends Art Auction held at the Wangaratta Art Gallery on Friday night.

Local group is working to breathe life into festival after its Last Hurrah ■ From page 1

“We need to keep the name of the event, and perhaps add something to it - maybe the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz, Blues and Swing.”

Mrs Bulluss said she did not accept arguments that COVID had brought an end to the festival, or that people simply didn’t like jazz.

“It really annoys me when people say they don’t like jazz; when I go back to the early days, I don’t think many people on the board were jazz lovers, they were community-minded

people doing it for the love of the community,” she said.

“Maybe the festival needs another aspect added to it, but we’re saying that you’ve got to look at the big picture, and there are options that can be looked at.

“If you go back 30 years, it took quite a lot of footwork to get businesses involved.

“It’s even more needed now to have something that is going to bring income into Wangaratta.

“It’s a huge long weekend, and we need to keep

people coming here.

“I had a house full of people here for the weekend this year, and people have traditionally made it their weekend to be in Wangaratta, so you need to have something here for them when they are around and prepared to spend money.”

Mrs Bulluss said businesses and the wider community needed to step up to ensure the event was retained and developed for the benefit of the rural city.

“There have got to be peo-

ple out there in the community who haven’t thought of being part of it until now, and who have other ideas they can add to the festival,” she said.

“This year, Tarrawingee did a fabulous job (with its blues festival), and you’ve got Milawa/Oxley and other areas that could pick up aspects of the festival.”

Mrs Bulluss said the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre was built with jazz in mind, so could remain a jazz venue, while Tarrawingee could host the blues.

“One of the things that really needs to be looked at is keeping the National Jazz Awards,” she said.

“Discussions at this stage have been between just a few people, but we will look to meet in early February and see what level of interest is out there.

“In the meantime, if people are interested, they can contact me.

“I’d love to hear from people who are interested and have ideas about how it could progress.

“The current board has left it open for something like that to happen.

“It would be a shame if we didn’t do something to keep it.”

Current board chair Dave Fuller has said the festival’s annual general meeting in early 2024 would be the opportunity for anyone interested in ensuring the event continues to express their views.

Anyone interested in being part of the discussion about the festival’s future can contact Patti Bulluss on 0408 597 451.

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SMART THINKING: Tammy Kneen (above) showcases her horse, which has been painted with Tammy’s phone number so she can be easily contacted in the event her horse escapes during a fire.

GET PREPARED: Garry Nash & Co Real Estate’s Elliza Demaj, Kristie Meggs and Garry Nash showcase the red buckets bearing important fire readiness information.

Street meetings spark community fire action

By RYAN MALCOLM LOCALS in Wangaratta’s periurban fringe are taking it upon themselves to spread bushfire awareness messaging, following informative street meetings convened by local CFA volunteers last weekend.

Information sessions at Reiths Road and Wonga Park Drive organised by South Wangaratta CFA brigade saw some 50 local residents brave the heat to learn more about how to manage their fire risk, prepare their properties, and ensure the safety of their pets.

Brigade member Sue Sheldrick said the sessions had been recorded and would soon be uploaded to YouTube, with special presentations focusing on horse safety and fire basics for those who were unable to attend.

She said some 99 per cent of attendees at Sunday’s Wonga Park Drive meeting had never attended a CFA street meeting before, with the sessions largely falling by the wayside since COVID-19.

“From the perspective that we dropped off probably around 500 flyers to the properties and homes (in the area), 50 (attendees) is probably a bit of a low number,” Ms Sheldrick said.

“Those people who attended both sessions gave us some really great feedback – they were a little disappointed more of their community members weren’t there, so their mission was to go back and chat with neighbours and friends about what we spoke about.

“We’ve now got a lot of residents who live half in the town and half out of town (in new estates), but for a lot of people

it’s their first time living close to something which might be a grassfire or bushfire risk.

“The horse workshop was a focus for people who might have horses or ponies at home or agisted just around the things they can do to prepare their horse or pony and to prepare a safer place on their property, which might include a paddock that’s been really eaten out (bare grazed).”

The brigade also worked closely with home and property owners to ensure their fire trucks would be able to fit through gates and along the driveways of at-risk addresses.

Ms Sheldrick said local homeowners had also been encouraged to develop an emergency kit filled with a batterypowered torch, a radio and other personal items in case of

a power outage or a snap decision to leave their property.

They were also urged to make plans to take their pets with them if evacuating the property, to limit the need to return in the event of an extended blaze.

“Some people have a pump on their dam, so we had lots of questions about the sort of equipment and the water supplies people might need to have if they were home when a fire goes through,” she said.

“It’s about thinking about a plan for your pets, thinking about a plan for your farm, and making the right decisions to keep you safe.”

Red buckets filled with important fire emergency information and contact numbers were given to attendees at both events, and are still available from Garry Nash & Co Real Estate in Rowan Street.

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‘Annie’ to showcase Galen’s new PAC

STUDENTS, STAFF ‘THINK THEY’RE GONNA LIKE IT HERE’

By SIMONE KERWIN GALEN Catholic College will showcase its new performing arts centre in two public presentations of its junior production of ‘Annie’, which will be free to attend next week.

The performing arts centre, located on the Park Lane side of the Galen campus, has been under construction since last year, and will be ready in time for junior students to tread the boards on November 22 and 23, from 7pm on both nights.

In lieu of payment for tickets, those attending are asked to contribute on the night to this year’s St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. “(The opening of the centre) has been a long time coming, and

there is a lot of excitement for staff and kids about being able to access these fantastic facilities,” production coordinator and ‘Annie’ co-director Julie Nolan said.

“We will be able to rehearse so many more times, and we’ll be even more comfortable once we learn about the many technical features of the centre.

“We know the benefits, and we know that the kids will benefit from it.”

Co-director Olivia Jones agreed, saying the new centre would give students ownership of their performance space, and the chance to dress it according to their shows.

Music teacher Beth Code said it would offer greater opportunities for Galen students to learn the dif-

I DON’T NEED ANYTHING BUT YOU: Spencer Hayward (Oliver Warbucks) and Charley Miller (Annie) are part of the cast for Galen Catholic College’s junior production of ‘Annie’, which will be the first show staged in the school’s new performing arts centre.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling ferent elements of stagecraft.

“They will gain a real understanding of how a centre works, so that when they get into different facilities, they are comfortable and prepared,” she said.

Mrs Nolan said students would be trained in aspects such as sound and lighting, “opening up another industry pathway for those who are interested in working behind the scenes”.

The centre seats 407, with at least 200 tickets already sold for

Wednesday evening’s performance.

In addition to the Wednesday and Thursday evening shows, there will be four matinees of ‘Annie’ staged for local schools, giving younger students from the area the chance to see the centre in action.

A double cast comprising about 50 Galen students will perform the much-loved musical, about a spunky orphan who finds a home with a New York millionaire, but

must dodge the clutches of her evil orphanage mistress.

“The junior production is a stepping-stone to the school’s main production, and this year features one of the strongest year nine cohorts we’ve ever had in the lead roles,” Mrs Nolan said.

To reserve your free tickets to see ‘Annie’ in the Galen Catholic College Performing Arts Centre, go to https://www. eventbrite.com.au/e/annie-jr-tickets-748985725467

Police taking community based safety approach

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

LOCAL police will work towards community-based solutions to key issues raised at the Wangaratta Police Service Area (PSA) neighbourhood policing forum last Thursday.

Around 60 people attended the forum, where policing of road safety, together with crime trends, family violence, youth, and drugrelated crime were key areas of conversation.

Wangaratta PSA commander Inspector Ashley Mason said Wangaratta, Moira and Alpine local government areas were well

represented with some “really positive feedback” to build on further initiatives police and the community can tackle together.

Victoria Police panel members presented key crime statistics over a rolling 12-month period recorded between July to June each year, with the Wangaratta PSA seeing total offences jump more than 14 per cent on last year, including a 13.3 per cent rise in family incidents.

Insp Mason said road safety in particular was a focus of discussion due to the “tragic” year on the roads, which has seen more lives

lost locally over the past financial year than the previous two combined.

“What’s been identified is it’s not just people from outside of our area coming in and being those casualties, but it’s actually local people dying on our local roads,” he said.

“We all need to work towards this together and that also includes changing the cultural acceptance of the community of those casual factors of road trauma.

“That’s around speeding, impaired driving, drugs and alcohol, wearing seatbelts, an abuse of local devices causing distraction and fatigue.

“That’s something we

can all do and try and influence and reduce the level of trauma experienced on our roads.”

The Victoria Police panel also discussed the results of community sentiment surveys undertaken earlier this year, which saw residents outline possessions and drugs and alcohol along with road safety as key concerns.

Insp Mason said while local police have seen positive results in policing of drugs and alcohol locally, they have found a complacency in not properly securing property and possessions, which has contributed to the reported home safety concerns.

“Unfortunately we do have those with the intent out there who look for opportunity to commit crime and gain for themselves and what we see contribute to these home burglaries and cars being stolen is a degree of complacency around our own personal security, because we live in a safe environment,” he said.

“We encourage people to be securing their homes, garages, sheds and cars when not in use, don’t leave personal property or valuable items within view and available for people who do have that ill intent.”

Insp Mason said he en-

couraged increased levels of community attendance to public police forums to be held at least once a year to help the local force work towards “community-based solutions”.

“The objective is for us to be able to listen to our local communities for what they see as the community issues around community safety,” he said.

“There’s action we can take as an agency in enforcement action, but these issues are not issues that we can just use enforcement to solve, it takes a collaborative approach to be able to address all of these issues.”

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Kindness on show at Appin Park

By SIMONE KERWIN RANDOM acts of kindness were sprinkled across the Appin Park Primary School campus on Monday, as students and staff celebrated World Kindness Day. Introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, the day is marked annually on November 13, encouraging people to be kind to each other, themselves and the world.

Appin Park Primary teacher Rachelle Gambold said a day of activities at the school included a lunchtime yoga session and prompts to offer compliments and surprises to others.

This followed lead-up events

such as grade five/six students handing out kindness quotes to BIG W customers.

“We had some really positive feedback about that, and a beautiful email from someone saying how lovely it was to receive one,” Ms Gambold said.

“We focus on gratitude and empathy, and talking about how little things can really make a big difference to someone’s day.

“There’s been a real buzz about it.”

Principal Fiona Carson said the day built on language developed during the year, and fitted with the school’s values.

“We’ve heard lots of compliments and positive talk,” she said.

KIND IS COOL: Appin Park Primary School teacher Rachelle Gambold, principal Fiona Carson and students Layla Poole (7), Liam Pay (6), Ellie Flynn (6) and Austin Butler (6) were among those at the school celebrating World Kindness Day on Monday. They engaged in activities such as creating ‘gratitude chains’, with each link noting something for which a student felt grateful. PHOTOS: Simone Kerwin

SPREADING THE WORD: Manraj Janda (9) and Eadeee Knapson (8) with rocks they decorated for World Kindness Day, with messages such as ‘Have hope, love life’.

MP issues federal road plea New report p backs need for more funding g to address “dire” state

INDEPENDENT IIndi di MP H Helen l Haines has urged the Federal Government to act quickly to address the “dire” state of roads in rural and regional Australia, following a recent report by the Grattan Institute.

The report highlighted a lack of funding in the system and urged the Albanese Government to pile $1 billion annually to meet the road maintenance shortfall, particularly in regional areas, with too much funding being diverted to ‘self-sufficient’ councils with substantial revenue bases.

“I back the findings of this report – it is no surprise to me, nor

tto people l iin my electorate l t t off IIndi, di that the state of roads in regional and rural areas is woeful,” Dr Haines said.

“From the Upper Murray to Murrindindi, roads across the North East are full of potholes – there are lanes closed due to erosion and reduced speed limits because the existing limit is no longer safe.

“The unacceptable state of country roads burdens our regional communities – road users are rightly upset and frustrated because they know that road surface defects increase the risk of crashes, particularly in wet conditions.”

Dr Haines has previously called

on the th Federal F d l Government G t tto iincrease funding to local councils to assist with maintenance, pushing for a long-term focus on how to build better roads in the face of climate change and severe weather events.

“Last year’s spring flooding significantly impacted our roads, and deterioration will continue as extreme weather events batter our communities,” she said.

“As a member of the Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport, I brought the committee to Indi to ensure our regional communities were given the chance to speak out

about the state b t th t t off our llocall roads.” d ” According to Dr Haines, the Grattan Institute report had also revealed many councils lack the data, staff and technology to properly maintain roads.

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“Regional councils have limited scope to raise adequate revenue for road maintenance and need better support from federal and state governments to manage the vast road networks under their care.”

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Ken’s obsession with Holden ready to shine

By CHLOE JAENICKE KEN Essenhigh just loves Holdens.

The Wangaratta Early Holden Car Club member has always been passionate about all things Holden and has filled his entire shed with Holden memorabilia.

Around 25 years ago he built on this passion when he bought a white 1950 48-215 Holden that he rebuilt and stores in his shed.

“I was actually interested in restored furniture and I went out to this bloke’s place that had a piece of furniture for sale,” he said.

“I had to walk past a white FX car to get to it and I thought I’d never had an FX and was told it was for sale if you wanted it and it just progressed from there.

“It had a lot of work to be done on it; it’s had two restorations since I’ve owned it.”

Ken added to his collection with a blue 1960 FB Holden, and has countless other parts with the Holden or GMH logo on it.

“I’ve always had Holdens, my father always had Holdens and I’ve never seen anything else,” he said.

“Everything I have is all Holden related including my push bike.”

Ken’s ‘pride and joys’ will be on show at this Sunday ‘Yesterday’s Heroes Show’N’Shine’, which is being run alongside the Wangaratta Lions Swap Meet at the Wangaratta Showgrounds.

The show, supported by Shan-

CAR COLLECTOR: Ken Essenhigh is looking forward to showcasing his blue 1960 FB Holden and white 1950 48-215 Holden at the Yesterday’s Heroes Show’n’Shine which is running alongside the Wangaratta Lions Swap Meet on Sunday.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling non’s Insurance, will feature cars of all makes and models.

“If it’s a nice fine sunny day you’ll get a good roll up, especially this one since it’s all makes, not just Holdens or GMH,” Ken said.

Sunday’s swap meet expects to have hundreds o f siteholders of-

fering a diverse range of collectables, crafts, car parts and bric-abac, as well as a vintage engine and tractor display.

Admission to the swap meet is $5 for adults and free for children aged 16 or under and will start at 6am.

Food and drinks, including cof-

fee, will be available all day, with breakfast available from 6.30am.

If you’re interested in getting a site ($20) contact Frank Darke on 0459 824 169.

Proceeds raised by the Lions club are distributed back to the local community.

Burns planned for rural city A SERIES of planned burns are expected to be ignited across the Rural City of Wangaratta today, as the region closes in on the beginning of its declared fire danger period.

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and CFA crews anticipate controlled burns at the Mount Glenrowan Communications Tower, as well as at the Mount Taminick Communications Tower will be ignited in the next 24 hours if conditions are suitable.

The burns are listed as being carried out 2km north of Glenrowan and 2km east of Taminick respectively.

Weather conditions and fuel moisture levels at both sites are currently being monitored and safety checks are being carried out in the lead-up to the burn.

FFMVic has warned some planned burns can produce heavy smoke, and could cause low visibility on roadways in the vicinity.

The CFA recently announced the Rural City of Wangaratta would commence fire restrictions from 1am on November 27, alongside the Rural City of Benalla, Mansfield Shire and both Mount Stirling and Mount Buller alpine shires.

Those seeking to undertake private burn-offs after that date will need to acquire a permit by visiting https://firepermits.vic. gov.au.

For up-to-date information on planned burns, visit https:// plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au.

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Events need community support THE cancellation of two prominent events this year can’t mean the end of their existence, with their community influence and history too vital to be lost.

Following the final Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival a fortnight ago, Wangaratta council announced yesterday the Folk, Rhythm and Life Festival planned to take place in Eldorado in December would not be going ahead this year due to what they described as unsatisfactory emergency management plans.

Events like these attract 100s of local, visiting and emerging performers, as well as thousands of invaluable visitors to the rural city.

As much as it is important to be entertaining our local community and allowing them a chance to gather at these events, it is equally vital to be attracting outsiders to the rural city and provide a boost to the local economy.

You only have to look at our What’s On regular feature in today’s Chronicle (pages 16 and 17) to see how many events are being held in the rural city and nearby this weekend.

From the gastronomic delights of the La Dolce Vita Festival to markets, and cultural events including theatre performances and exhibitions there is literally something for everyone which highlights just how important such events are to our society.

There is hope that the jazz and blues festival may continue in a different format in the future with our front page story today revealing discussions are already being held, while the organisers of the Folk, Rhythm and Life Festival are confident this year’s potential cancellation is a one-off, but either way, we need to support all events to ensure they can continue into the future.

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Facebook users also commented on heavy thunderstorms which passed through Wangaratta last week, along with heavy downpours of rain in the early house of the morning.

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Frustration a major cause of ‘accidents’ WE hear about speed, drugs and alcohol as the major cause of accidents but one that seems to go unreported is driver frustration.

The number of regional roads which have signs saying the speed limit has been reduced to 40kph for so called road works is increasing.

These distances go for many kilometres and you are lucky to see anyone with the exception of traffic management staff sitting beside their vehicles having a chat and no sign of any roadworks.

This practice is not helping as drivers are becoming frustrated and is a total misuse of funding.

The majority of regional roads are past their used by date and need a major overhaul, not a patch up job which has become the norm these days.

But our pollies are hiding behind the weather conditions and not the lack of funding over many years.

Once we used to say you need to take a cut lunch to go for a trip in a regional area but now it is recommended you take a cut breakfast as well.

Why not check drivers have a valid licence when they do a breath and drug test on every occasion which was the norm many years ago.

It would amaze the general public how many drivers do not have a valid licence.

John Walker, North Wangaratta

First impressions important for Milawa

FACEBOOK users this week commented on our weekly poll this week which asked users: ‘Should Rural City of Wangaratta council implement a 24/7 cat curfew?’

FINALLY - the grass under the avenue of trees along Snow Road has been mown.

The trees and verge along the road from Gapsted to Bright are maintained beautifully and are a credit to, I assume, the Alpine Shire Council.

It is a feature of any drive up the Ovens Valley.

However, for months, the approach to Milawa has been one of thigh-high weeds and grass, giving an appearance of disrepair.

Milawa is billed as the gateway to the Gourmet Region.

Yet this week The Age dismissed us as a “tiny, otherwise underwhelming, crossroads village”.

If attitudes like that are to change, we need to at least present a better first

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OPENING NIGHT TONIGHT: The Bombshells cast (from left) Gillian Leonard, Rose Sexton, Aleeta Carmody (back), Laura Gundrill, Jo Pane and Linda Simpson are ready to entertain you at the Wangaratta Stage Door tonight. Tickets available at trybooking. com/events/landing/1132579. More information in What’s On today pages 16 and 17.

PHOTO: Elevated Media. impression by sprucing up the avenue of healthy looking trees.

I would hope that is the last time it ever looks as rundown.

(The quote about Milawa was in The Age (and SMH) November 11 issue in the Good Weekend section featuring 52 Getaways, one of which was the Lancemore).

Craig Helm, Milawa

Sawmill closures will worsen housing crisis IF we keep closing sawmills at the current rate we won’t have enough affordable timber to build enough houses to reduce the current housing crisis let alone cater for an increasing population.

We wouldn’t have enough timber to build a mia mia (Indigenous wooden hut) at present.

We will have to close the borders to stop immigration as well because there will be nowhere to house the immigrants.

Groucho Marx got it right - Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies.

John Hall, Wangaratta

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on a Wangaratta man who became a millionaire over night after bagging more than $1.7million in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw.

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Selina Steve: Ricky Jefferies anything to tell me.

Lynda Robinson: Enjoy.

Marie Hempenstall: Good luck.

Diane Anderson: Wow that’s awesome congratulations.

Emily DC: Christine De Caneva so close!! Haha.

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Takeshi Covac: How does the chronicle know this? Do people ring up and tell them they won the lotto and to let everyone in the shire know.

Nicklaus Dellicastelli: Takeshi Covac the store advertises that they’ve sold winning tickets to draw more people into that particular Tatts shop.

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We’re improving roads in your area and there will be transport disruptions.

Road maintenance is critical to improve connections and deliver safer, smoother and more reliable journeys for all road users.

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Using more data and more technology than ever before our experts have put together a program of works that will repair the worst of the storm damage and deliver smoother, more reliable journeys for hundreds of thousands of Victorians each year.

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Strong start for rural city recycling scheme

By RYAN MALCOLM MORE than 200,000 containers have been recycled at Wangaratta’s Victorian Container Deposit Scheme site on Newman Street in the fortnight since the venue formally opened.

Exchange Depot managing director Damien Woolford said the public had shown strong support for the venture since the site opened on November 1, with the 160,000 containers recycled last week representing a 100pc increase on the business’ debut week of trading.

Customers at the site are able to receive 10c refunds on eligible glass, aluminium, plastic, steel and paperboard items, with an automatic sorting machine then totaling a customer’s deposits and allowing them to leave with cash in hand or an eftpos transfer.

“Staff are doing a great job and the public are being really responsive and really helpful and enjoying the service so it’s been really good,” Mr Woolford said.

“Saturday’s a busy day always, but not busy enough where there’s a big long line-up where people are waiting long periods – just by volume (of deposits) it’s got a little bit busier.

“There are still quite a few people coming during the week and sort of spreading out the load of the volume to us which is great.”

Customers can also elect to donate their refund to a local organisation or charity with an established container deposit scheme ID, a trend Mr Wool-

Newman Street’s Exchange Depot sees around 240,000 containers recycled in first fortnight , y g CALL FOR INFORMATION: Police believe this man may be able to assist their investigation into an alleged police evade on October 27 in Wangaratta.

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Callout for information in wake of alleged police evade OPEN THE FLOODGATES: Bri Southgate unloads bags full of beer cans at the Wangaratta Exchange Depot earlier this week, with the facility having recycled more than 240,000 containers since opening a fortnight ago.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling ford said he had already noticed among the local community.

“Once a charity sets up a scheme number, anyone can put money into it, so there’s been an increase in payments to scheme funds which is really good to see,” he said.

“Where we do see great outcomes from this is when a sporting club will put together a scheme ID – you also see people use GoFundMe-style fundraising for certain things, where people can donate money for health (fundraisers) – these are good

causes which have taken off interstate so hopefully we can see a trend in that (locally).”

Exchange Depot is also expected to commence a commercial service in the coming weeks, allowing community groups to collect their own recyclables in Exchange Depot-supplied bins which will then be collected for a small fee, with the bulk of the refund to directly benefit the fundraising group.

“We’ve got the bins ordered so they may be here in the next two or three weeks, and we’ve got a

truck on the ground there ready to go,” Mr Woolford said.

“I think we will kick that off before Christmas and that’ll give everyone a chance to fundraise around that Christmas period.”

The 10c refund mark is usually visible near the barcode of eligible items.

Customers are urged not to crush their cans before attending the site, and can keep the lids on their bottles, which are recycled separately.

For more information, visit https://cdsvic.org.au.

Helping ease cost-of-living strain COMMUNITY members going through financial hardship are encouraged to explore their local assistance options at the Open Door Neighbourhood House’s free financial support information session on Thursday, November 23.

The session will run from 12pm-2pm at the Yarrunga based hub and will offer an opportunity for community members to learn of what

rebates, discounts, grants and services they may be eligible for as cost of living continues to rise.

Community organisation representatives from Anglicare Victoria, Hume Riverina Community Legal, Upper Murray Family Care, North East Water and Elder Rights Advocacy will be present with separate stalls to discuss the specific services they offer.

There will be presentations from the organisations throughout the session, with each organisation to give a 10 minute overview of what services they provide.

All are welcome, including volunteers, workers and support staff.

For further information you can contact Open Door Neighbourhood House in Wangaratta on (03) 5721 9175.

HERE TO HELP: Loretta Waters (Open Door Neighbourhood House), Deb Fisher (Hume region Community Service), Maria Berry (Elder Rights Advocacy) and David Still (Anglicare) will be offering free financial support to the community on November 23 at the Neighbourhood House to help ease the cost of living strain. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

LOCAL police are appealing for information about a man they believe could be linked to an investigation into a police evade late last month.

Wangaratta police released an image of the man, who is depicted wearing dark clothes, white shoes and sporting a long grey beard.

Police are hoping to speak to the driver of a Mercedes coupe alleged to have failed to stop on police direction around 2.45am on October 27.

The vehicle was last sighted heading north on the Hume Freeway, north of the Glenrowan BP service station.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Wangaratta Police on 03 5723 0888 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote reference number 230376439.

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2023 WANGARATTA YOUNG WRITERS AWARDS

YOUNG WRITER: Henry Talbot took second place in the year 5/6 poetry/ song lyric category of the Wangaratta Young Writers Award.

The Cowboys HENRY Talbot took second place in the 2023 Wangaratta Young Writers Award year five/ six poetry/song lyric category with this piece.

The competition was again jointly run by the Rotary Club of Wangaratta, and the Rotary Club of Wangaratta Appin Park, in conjunction with the Wangaratta Library.

They come home after a hard day’s work, Covered in dust from head to toe, They are tough and know how to ride.

They crack a whip as loud as a gun, And can saddle a horse before you say one.

Chuck it on, tighten the girth, Put on the reins and then say done.

They round up wild bulls, It’s dangerous but they love the work.

Once yarded, the bulls are trucked to sale.

The men sleep in the barracks out back, And wake up early to get to work once again.

LIVE THEATRE: Voyage writer and guitarist Helen Begley, with Kylie Morrigan on violin and Meredith Beardmore on whistles, look forward to bringing the show to Myrrhee on Saturday night.

Musical Voyage of spirited women comes to Myrrhee

A NEW Australian folk musical drawn from the stories of women who immigrated to Australia in the 19th century in search of a new life, will be performed at the Myrrhee Soldiers Memorial Hall on Saturday night.

Voyage is set in April, 1833 when a ship full of single, free women leaves Britain, bound for Australia, having been promised job and life opportunities in a new colony dominated by men.

The unexpectedly hostile reception they received when they arrived, was something which resonated with writer and musician, Helen Begley.

Helen said she first discovered these women in the text of the Anne Summers book “Damned Whores and God’s Police”.

“There was this scene where these women had landed in Sydney and there were 2000 men at the pier, waiting to greet them with jeers and insults and all sorts of horrible things, and I was really shocked by that - that was the welcome they got - so I wrote a song about it,” she said.

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“Then I started to come across these women in my travels and it was like they were following me (or I was following them) and I just kept writing songs in response to their story.”

Helen then came across the books of Australian historian and academic, Dr Liz Rushen, and got in contact with her, which eventually led to the development of a script.

“It was a story I hadn’t heard before - we hear about the convicts, but not about these group of women who were brought out here to address the shortage of women in the colony,” she said.

“The English painted a really fantastic picture of what they could expect, like great wages, great jobs, lots of men to choose from as husbands, great weather - but when they got here they weren’t really welcomed.

“They were seen as a threat be-

cause they weren’t married or attached to a family and they weren’t convicts, so they couldn’t be controlled.

“While some of these women actually did really well - building businesses and marrying well - some fell through the cracks and disappeared into the colony.”

Voyage is told with the help of two actors - Penelope Swales and Carly Wilding - playing a total of 11 characters between them, accompanied

by Helen on guitar, with Kylie Morrigan on violin and Meredith Beardmore on whistles, and it is directed

by Ruby Rees.

There are 17 original songs, all in the folk-style of the era, which bind the tales together, and the musicians are on stage, contributing as characters to what is a captivating 90 minutes of musical theatre which has won fans of all ages.

Helen said they also ensured they worked with an indigenous cultural consultant on the story to ensure it included and acknowledged the indigenous experience at the time.

Voyage was nominated for three

Greenroom Award Nominations in 2021 and was placed on the 2021 Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority drama playlist, but it was COVID which took the wind out of its sails and disrupted its trajectory into theatres.

An ensemble piece, Helen said Voyage was ideally suited to being performed in small halls in regional settings.

“The beautiful thing is, a lot of these women ended up in small country towns, working on farms and marrying farmers, so I think it would resonate beautifully in a country town,” she said.

Its presentation at the Myrrhee Soldiers Memorial Hall tomorrow night was made possible with support of King Valley Arts and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, who contributed $3000 towards the event.

All are welcome to see Voyage on Saturday, November 18 at 7.30pm (doors and bar open at 7pm) with supper included in the $30 ticket, available at www.trybooking.com/ CMFUL or at the door.

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Grant helps share the music

A $10,000 Rural City of Wangaratta community grant will make it easier for Wangaratta Symphony Orchestra to transport instruments and equipment to local performances.

The grant was one of a number allocated earlier this month by council to local community groups and notfor-profit organisations, with 29 grants amounting to a total of $140,000 distributed to rural and urban projects.

Wangaratta Symphony Orchestra treasurer Ed Bright said the committee and members were “both delighted and relieved” to be receiving the $10,000 grant, which will assist with the cost of locally manufacturing a specially-designed trailer to transport valuable and vulnerable equipment to performance venues in Wangaratta and surrounds.

“The orchestra started with absolutely nothing just over two and a half years ago, but with great support from the Rural City of Wangaratta, we now have most of the basic equipment required,” Mr Bright said.

“We also wish to acknowledge the support of Galen College for the lend of its three timpani, and all involved will be relieved that they will be able to be transported securely.

“The trailer will also be available to other communi-

 PLANNING STAGE: Wangaratta Symphony Orchestra executive members (from left) Chloe Stone, Ed Bright, Sally Ross and Aaron Wardle work on finetuning plans for a new walk-in trailer, which will be purchased using a Rural City of Wangaratta community grant.  MUSIC TO THEIR EARS: Wangaratta Symphony Orchestra members, pictured at their Melbourne Cup Day rehearsal, are pleased with plans for a new trailer to transport their instruments. ty-based music groups in the area.

“Equipment represents one side of the equation, with the other being operational overheads.

“The orchestra is very open to potential sponsorship arrangements with philanthropic individuals or suitable entities interested in supporting this quality community-based and notfor-profit ensemble.”

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The first will be held at the Bright Community Centre this Sunday, November 19 from 2pm, while Wangaratta audiences can see the orchestra in action on Friday, November 24 from 7.30pm at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.

The concert includes wellknown orchestral works from composers including

Mozart, Beethoven, Elgar, Strauss, Sibelius, Brahms and Rossini.

It will be a fantastic way to sample the talent of the orchestra, which comprises musicians from across the North East, including Wangaratta, Londrigan, Benalla, Lima, Bright, Killawarra, Buckland Valley and Tatong.

Tickets for the Wangaratta concert are available for purchase on the WPACC website or at the box office.

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Celebrating NESAY’s achievements NESAY celebrated many of its achievements throughout the year during its annual general meeting last week.

During the meeting three students from Rutherglen Primary School performed songs they wrote with Peter Klein, also known as Captain Pete, about resilience and persistence as a part of the Creative Lands Festival run by Terry Scanlan, with support from NESAY this year.

Mr Scanlan said the Creative Lands festival ran for eight weeks and covered all kinds of art forms including music, poetry, aboriginal art and culture, cartooning, visual art, dance, drumming and film that the children were all highly involved in.

“The kids were involved with everything even choosing the name creative lands,” he said.

This was NESAY’s second year running the festival and Mr Scanlan said he modelled the idea after the Royal Children’s Hospital’s program called the Festival

for Healthy Living.

“The Festival for Healthy Living has been running for about 23 years and they have been working all over the place, they haven’t been coming out to the regional areas recently,” he said.

“Last year I got them to come up and help with this and the kids.”

Throughout the program’s two years, Mr Scanlan said they have worked with over 500 children ranging from primary school age to high school students in year seven across seven schools.

At the end of the eight weeks, where the children worked with 12 artists, they showcased what they learnt at a show at the Rutherglen Agricultural Society Showground in front of over 400 people.

The NESAY annual general meeting also saw the unveiling of a new mural installation made by young people from the Alpine, Indigo and Wangaratta shires, led by Lisa Bishop on the outside of the NESAY building.

PERSISTENCE AND RESILIENCE: Peter Klein (Captain Pete) performed with students of Rutherglen Primary School at the NESAY annual general meeting.

CREATIVE LANDS: Peter Klein (Captain Pete) wrote songs with year three students at Rutherglen Primary School as a part of Terry Scanlan’s Creative Lands project. PHOTOS: Chloe Jaenicke

CELEBRATING CREATIVITY: Varun Joshi, Alishia Perri and Olli Morton-Rodaro helped out with the Creative Lands project.

Quality, years of service awarded Friday, November 15, 2013

JOB WELL DONE: NHW chief executive officer Margaret Bennett (left) and NHW board chair Chris Cunningham congratulate Ferruccio Tonini on reaching 40 years of service at Wangaratta’s public hospital.

ANNUAL awards for quality and long service punctuated the evening at Northeast Health Wangaratta on Wednesday.

A Clinical Innovation Award was received by Maree Delany, Kim Brown and Mark Tamaray for reducing the number of patient falls across NHW from 7.9 per 1000 beds to 4.6 per 1000 beds.

Hayden Sharp and Alistair Browne also received a Clinical Innovation Award, on behalf of the medical imaging team, for the successful introduction of the service, used by 2300 patients in its first year.

The Health Information and Medical teams, represented by

10 years ago Leesa Milne and Jason O’Keeffe, received an Organisational Improvement Award for refinements in information seeing financial benefits.

The Environmental Services Team, represented by John Antonello, also received an Organisational Improvement Award for helping deliver an almost 100 per cent increase in recycling of waste.

Pharmacist John Carroll received the Travelling Scholarship Award, which he’ll use to visit Great Britain and

Northern Ireland to further research the practice of ‘pharmacy teams’ to improve medication outcomes for hospital patients.

Years of service awards were presented to: 40 staff and six specialists for 10 years; nine staff and four specialists for 15 years; seven staff and 11 specialists for 20 years; 20 staff and five specialists for 25 years; two staff and three specialists for 30 years; two staff for 35 years, and Ferruccio Tonini clocked up 40 years.

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Join us at Wangaratta Showgrounds to see off 2023 and welcome 2024 with a bang!

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND Recycling week event in Cheshunt tomorrow THE Sustainable King Valley food hub will host an open day with fresh produce and bulk foods available, a clothes swap and handy information on effective recycling, at the Cheshunt Hall tomorrow morning.

The Rural City of Wangaratta’s Sally Hughes will be on site to give some advice on what can and can’t be placed in local recycling bins, and kids can learn how to weave a colourful, reusable dishcloth using recycled fabric.

It runs from 10.30am to 12pm on Saturday and everyone is welcome.

Moyhu Lions Country Market on Saturday SEE a historical display at the Moyhu Lions Country Market being held tomorrow morning from 8am until 12pm at the Moyhu Lions Park in Moyhu.

There will be memorabilia for the community to enjoy, plus all the usual market attractions on site including fruit, vegetables, bread and seedlings plus a Lions breakfast and freshly brewed coffee.

Artisans Market in Wangaratta tomorrow A festive-themed Wangaratta West and the Warbys Parish Artisans Market will be held in the grounds of St Michael’s Anglican Church, on the corner of Appin and O’Leary Streets, tomorrow morning from 9am to 1pm.

Stalls will feature items including fresh produce, plants, homemade cakes, jewellery and craft, with a coffee van and barbecue in operation, and sweet crepes on sale inside the hall.

There will also be activities for youngsters including face painting, colouring and games, and entertainment from the ukulele band.

Wangaratta Swap Meet and Collectables Market THE Lions Club of Wangaratta’s 23rd Annual Wangaratta Swap Meet and Collectables Market will be held on Sunday at the Wangaratta Showgrounds from 6am.

There will be a vintage engine and tractor display, Yesterdays Heroes Show and Shine and up to 300 sites showcasing parts, collectables, memorabilia and other items, with entry $5 (children under 16 free) and food and drinks available all day.

ART ON SHOW: Art coordinator Kristyn McAsey and St Bernard’s Primary School principal Trish Boak encourage everyone to come and see the variety of artwork on display in the school hall this weekend.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Art galore to explore at St Bernard’s art show

ALL entries have now arrived and final preparations are being made for the opening of the 2023 St Bernard’s Art and Photography Show being held at the school tonight.

Around 280 artworks are on display in the hall this weekend, which have been submitted by artists from across the country, including regular and some first time participants.

The grand opening will be held at 7pm where this year’s judge, local artist and art educator Janet Leith, will announce the prize winners.

While there are multiple prizes of $500 up for grabs for entries in different mediums, all are in the running for the Best in Show award of $2000 and a Judge’s Choice award of $1000.

Art coordinator Kristyn McAsey

said she was delighted by the enthusiasm shown by artists and the high quality of entries received.

She said with such a wide variety of styles, there was something for everyone to enjoy, and visitors could take the opportunity to do a bit of early Christmas shopping and secure a wonderful work of art.

All are welcome to attend the opening tonight where many of the artists, friends and members

of the school community will gather for a celebration.

Tickets are $30 (which includes entry and finger-food with drinks at bar prices) and they are available via Eventbrite.

The show will be open to the public on Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19 from 10am until 3pm at the school in Williams Road, and all funds raised will support the school.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND

Food and wine lovers in for a treat at La Dolce Vita ONE of the region’s most popular food and wine festivals makes its return this weekend, with hundreds expected to pour into the King Valley to experience La Dolce Vita.

Seven wineries of the King Valley are participating in the this year’s event which sees the return of the collaborative format; giving ticket holders the opportunity to collect their tasting glasses and cruise between venues at their leisure, sampling all that’s on offer over two big days.

But the action actually kicks off tonight as Brown Brothers in Milawa host their opening night dinner, while Dal Zotto’s in Whitfield will also be getting the party started tonight with their Prosecco Nights event.

Venues taking part in La Dolce Vita this weekend include Brown Brothers, Dal Zotto, La Cantina King Valley, Darling Estate, Pizzini, Politini and John Gehrig Wines.

On the menu at Brown Brothers will be free wine tastings for ticket holders at the cellar door with either a four-course set menu in the restaurant or a grazing menu to choose from in the barn which can be enjoyed with live music in the grounds from 11am until 4.30pm.

Dal Zotto’s Prosecco Nights

party starts at 4pm tonight, where they’ll be serving up Otto’s famous porchetta rolls as well as wood-fired pizza and other festival favourites with wine, beer and cocktails, plus family entertainment all weekend including face painting, lawn games and a jumping castle for the kids, as well as wine tastings and ‘Prosecco and Paint’ sessions for the adults.

A Gnocchi Carnevale is being held at Pizzini with delicious lunch options including sumptuous gnocchi and tasty pinchos available from 11am to 3pm, plus desserts and sweet treats until 4pm, with complimentary wine tasting at the festival bar, live music all day and fun for kids including face painting, kite making, giant games and a giant sandpit.

Indulge in a Sicilian culinary extravaganza at Politini Wines which has a menu featuring Sicilian arancini, salsicce and meatballs, antipasto, cannoli and dolce, with its festival wine selection available for complimentary wine tasting - or by the glass - and live, acoustic music both days.

Or head to La Cantina King Valley for a taste of Tuscany where delicious home-made Italian food will be served using Nonna’s secret recipes, in-

Musical Voyage arrives at the Myrrhee Hall THE Australian musical Voyage, written

by Helen Begley, will be presented at the Myrrhee Soldiers Memorial Hall on Saturday night from 7pm.

The spellbinding story of mateship and survival is set in April, 1833, when a ship full of women leaves Britain, bound for Australia, enduring four gruelling months at sea with only a single box of necessities below deck.

Described as a beautifully executed piece of theatre and featuring actors Penelope Swales and Carly Wilding playing a total of 11 characters between them - supported by three musicians - tickets are $30 (supper included) available at trybooking.com/CMFUL or at the door on the night.

Wangaratta Players presents Bombshells

THE Wangaratta Players production of Australian playwright and author Joanna Murray-Smith’s highly acclaimed play Bombshells opens at the Stage Door Studio in Evans Street tonight.

Bombshells is a fun, heart-warming journey from crisis to hilarity, featuring six funny and perceptive monologues by local actors about the stresses of modern female life.

See the show on November 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7.30pm with matinee performances on November 19 and 26 at 2pm with tickets available at trybooking.com/events/landing/1132579.

ITALIAN DELIGHTS: Sample delicious food and specialty wines at all seven participating wineries this weekend during La Dolce Vita, where Dal Zotto’s will have piping hot wood-fired pizzas and more to enjoy. cluding their popular arancini, Nonna’s lasagna, falsomagro, tiramisu and much more, with a range of market stalls to browse and preservative-free and veganfriendly wines to sample.

In the centre of Whitfield, Darling Estate invites festival goers to sample their new releases including Pinot Blanc, Aligoté and Gamay while homemade Italian-style sausages sizzle on the barbecue, and in Oxley, John

Gehrig invites visitors to experience the wide range of wines they have to offer, from Frenchstyle sparkling to exquisite fortified wines, with share platterstyle food boxes available to tuck into while the kids play on the riverfront lawn.

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at winesofthekingvalley.com.au or at the gate on event days at all seven venues.

From the Mountains to the Sea exhibition

The Tucker Portraits in Wangaratta

Wangaratta community market

AN exhibition by local artist Wenda Grant called From the Mountains to the Sea is open at the Art Gallery on Ovens this weekend.

It shows a new direction in Wenda’s art which is to keep things simple, uncomplicated and maybe a bit naive.

See the vibrant collection of artworks today and Monday from 10am until 4pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm (entry free) at the gallery in the laneway off Murphy Street.

AN exhibition of paintings and photographs

by Albert Tucker, one of Australia’s most important artists, is showing at the Wangaratta Art Gallery.

The Tucker Portraits, a Museum of Australian Photography touring exhibition curated by Anouska Phizacklea, showcases the original photographs of Albert Tucker alongside the paintings they inspired, with exclusive footage of Tucker speaking about his practice.

The exhibition is open to the public until December 10 at Wangaratta Art Gallery.

THE Wangaratta community market runs every Sunday at Moore Than Swimming, located at 11-13 Mason Street in Wangaratta, from 8am until 1pm.

There is a wide range of stalls to browse and refreshments are available.

Stalls are available for $25 each (no bookings required) with more information via the market’s Facebook page.

Family Album opens in Yarrawonga

ALLEGRO Theatre Company is presenting the play Family Album, opening tonight at 7.30pm at St Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall in Piper Street, Yarrawonga.

The play written by Margaret Hickey, centres around the story of an elderly man looking through his family album with help from his daughter, reminiscing over past events.

On opening night, receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival.

The play continues at 7.30pm Saturday, November 18, Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25 with tickets available at trybooking.com/events/landing/1133281.

Heartscape to open at Wangaratta Art Gallery

AN exhibition by the members of Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance (GANEAA) called Heartscape will open at the Wangaratta Art Gallery this weekend.

Heartscape taps into the substance of our lives, the notional landscapes of the human heart and emotions.

Each Heartscape is unique, richly inhabited by people, animals, homes, art, music, and the material world which we have experienced with our senses.

It will be opened tomorrow afternoon

by Benalla Art Gallery director Eric Nash at 2.30pm, and free tickets for the opening reception are available by visiting wangarattaartgallery.com.au.

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OUT AND ABOUT AT LOCAL EVENTS

NESAY’S annual general meeting

By CHLOE JAENICKE NESAY celebrated their achievements at their annual general meeting on Thursday, November 9.

At the meeting there was a performance by the year three students of Rutherglen Primary School who wrote songs about persistence and resilience with Peter Klein (Captain Pete) as part of the Creative Lands Festival ran by NESAY. A new mural created by young people from the Alpine, Indigo and Wangaratta shires, led by Lisa Bishop that was delivered in partnership with the Alpine Valley Community Leadership Program AVCLP was unveiled.

YOUTH LEADERS: Jesse Jones, a NESAY Youth Advisory Committee member, spoke at the NESAY annual general meeting.

NESAY LEADERS: Members of the NESAY board of governance Alison Maclean, Brian Hargreaves, Trish Merlo, Donna Samon, Caitlyn Walker, Chris Dwyer and Kirsty Beecroft with Dr Helen Haines attended the meeting to celebrate NESAY’s achievements.

CELEBRATING CREATIVITY: Alison Maclean spoke about the projects completed by NESAY this year.

GUEST SPEAKERS: AVCLP four Peaks Irene Day, Maria Kraus, Lauren Kelly, Jenny Corser helped create the mural that was unveiled.

CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS: Claire Anderson, Dan Steadman, Georgie Gray and NESAY chief executive officer Leah Waring, celebrated the newly unveiled mural and Creative Lands projects.

MURALS UNVEILED: Krysta and Helene Taylor (NESAY) worked hard on the murals that were unveiled at the meeting.

BIG EVENT: Many came to watch the year three students from Rutherglen Primary School perform and the unveiling of the new mural.

PHOTOS: Chloe Jaenicke

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The fun, social occasion brought together artists, locals and visitors to the region to enjoy some good food, beer and wine before hearing judge Daniel Butterworth reveal this year’s winners, who shared in a prize pool of $16,000 courtesy of the show’s sponsors, patrons and friends.

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Community generosity is helping close in on $100k Challenge goal THE GIVE Wangaratta $100,000 Challenge has nearly raised an amazing $70,000, with the Wangaratta community showing its generosity.

The challenge began in early September and runs for 12 weeks, culminating on Giving Tuesday, November 28.

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good.

Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

GIVE Wangaratta chair Sarah Thompson said the committee is aspiring to reach the $100K goal by Giving Tuesday.

“We have been amazed by the support of the Wangaratta community and the number of people who have been willing to donate to this local cause,” she said.

“This support will allow Give Wangaratta to continue its important work improving the lives of children, youth and families in the region through grants and investment- we are a community focused fund that relies on local support.

“Established in 2019, GIVE

Wangaratta has already granted more than $196,000 to local initiatives and this latest support echoes the values and culture of a community that cares deeply about each other, so we thank those that have supported us in this campaign.”

Ms Thompson said in the final weeks of the campaign, it was hoped many people would find capacity to give to the challenge.

“Wangaratta businesses and individuals have been so supportive of us throughout the years, and this is further testament to their generosity,” she said.

The Wangaratta Chronicle has been behind the campaign, running a tally board to track donations and progress toward the $100,000 target.

All donations are tax-deductible and will contribute to the 2024 grants round and beyond, allowing GIVE Wangaratta to continue supporting community organisations.

To contribute to the $100,000 Challenge, visit the webpage GIVE Wangaratta - Into Our Hands (intoourhandsfoundation.com. au) or contact Ruth Kneebone at 0402 104 188 or Sarah Thompson at 0490 174 878.

GENEROSITY DOING GOOD: GIVE Wangaratta’s Katie Gibson thanks David James from North East Fasteners for its support of the $100K Appeal.

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UMFC - STRENGTHENING FAMILIES TO BUILD VIBRANT COMMUNITIES

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LACE-based child and community service organisation, Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC), is calling on parents, teachers, community members and funding bodies to ensure young people are guided from an early age to have respectful relationships and to be kind to each other.

The call follows the recent release of a report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) which found that three in 10 adolescents aged 18-19 years reported at least one experience of intimate partner violence in the previous year.

The Australian Child Maltreatment Study also found that one in three females aged between 16 and 24 experienced sexual abuse, primarily from another known young person.

Commenting on the reports, UMFC chief executive officer, Felicity Williams, said the rate at which girls experience intimate partner violence and sexual abuse is too high.

“We are deeply concerned that six Australian women have been killed in 10 days,” Ms Williams said.

“While members of our communities of all genders can be victims of intimate and family violence, there is no doubt that it is gendered adversely towards girls and women.

“We need to understand that intimate partner and family violence affects all of Australia and all cultures, from the most disadvantaged to the most privileged and wealthy.

“Girls and women are not the problem – we need persons using violence to be held accountable and to change their behaviour.

“However, in the longer term, we need prevention and elimination – not just safeguarding.

“As a society, we shouldn’t be waiting until children are adolescents to help them understand consent, respect and gender equality.

“Leading up to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, we have Sixteen Days of Activism.

“Following this spike in the number of women dying as a result of intimate partner and domestic violence in Australia, this is the time where we must stand up and express zero tolerance for gender-based violence.”

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ased in North East Victoria and southern NSW, UMFC supports children, young people and families within our communities, including those experiencing family violence.

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OFFERING SUPPORT: UMFC Wangaratta staff members Tim Bradley and Bree Purtle are part of the team offering support to children and their families.

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of the solution to breaking the cycle of gender-based violence is to support young people to make sense of the barrage of confusing social norms and poor role models, particularly as displayed in popular culture and destructive social media influencers such as Andrew Tate.

Communities also need to support the mental health of our children and young people through programs that help them to understand themselves and the world around them, and ways in which they can support themselves to grow into becoming good men and women within our communities.

Key to this is having positive role models.

For example, boys need to see the adults in their lives calling out disrespectful behaviour and attitudes, and not tolerating displays of toxic masculinity, control and violence. Open family relationships and positive peer friendships are also crucial in reducing intimate violence, particularly for adolescents.

Ms Williams said parent–

No matter how young the child is, we listen to their story and strive to understand their needs.

- UMCF CEO Felicity williams child relationships that are supportive, trusting and promote good communication throughout adolescence can foster constructive conflict resolution skills for future intimate relationships.

“We have an opportunity to start these conversations about the importance of friendships, family, peer support, and positive respectful relationships with boys and girls at the earliest age possible, even at pre-school,” Ms Williams said.

“UMFC supports children, young people and families affected by family violence and recognises children as victims in their own right.

“No matter how young the child is, we listen to their story and strive to understand their needs.

“We also recognise that this is an opportunity to work with our youngest generation who are victim survivors to help them heal and participate in education and life.

“We also need to support them to emerge stronger from their experiences and play a part in breaking the cycle of intimate

partner and family violence.

“As friends and family, we need to be aware of the signs of distress that might signal being a victim of violence.

“We need to find ways to sensitively assist neighbours, friends and family, which could include reaching out to services such as a trusted health provider, child and family services such as UMFC, or the police for support and intervention.”

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY

Little Corella - you can tell by the screech FLIGHTY: A Little Corella takes to the wing after drinking.

PHOTO: Chris Tzaros (Birds Bush and Beyond)

By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS THE most common large white parrot after the Sulphurcrested Cockatoo is the Little Corella.

These long-lived birds can often be seen in groups or among cockatoo flocks feeding on the ground in our towns and farmland.

Little Corellas are roughly 40cm mostly white, with a small white crest, a fleshy blue eyering and a pale rose-pink patch between the eye and bill.

In flight, a bright sulphuryellow wash can be seen on the underwing and under tail.

The sexes are similar in plumage, and young birds look like the adults, but are slightly smaller.

Similar large white parrots found locally include the larger and less common Long-billed Corella which differs by having an orange-scarlet band across the throat, and the upper part of the bill being longer than the lower part and the Sulphurcrested Cockatoo differentiated

by its sulphur yellow crest.

These birds are widespread throughout Australia, except in the driest deserts.

They often form large, noisy flocks, especially along watercourses and where seeding grasses are found.

The birds feed mainly on the ground and must drink daily.

The most common foods are grains and grass seeds although some bulbs and fruits may be eaten at times.

Little Corellas are thought to pair for life and will start breeding after good rain.

The nest building occurs in suitable tree hollows which are lined with shavings of wood and is normally used each year by the same pair.

Often breeding occurs in colonies with nests scattered throughout large old trees with hollows.

Both sexes incubate the eggs and both care for the young chicks which hatch naked and totally dependent on their parents.

The range of the Little Corellas are expanding with land clearing and increased sources of water.

The available food has increased markedly in many areas with the advent of farming, as increases in cereal cropping and the use of grain feeding has led to a large increase in their population in some areas.

In some of these areas the species may become a pest at times as they can congregate in very large numbers.

They are very easy to detect by their distinctive loud screeching.

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Celebrations to mark St John’s 150th anniversary

A COMMEMORATIVE mass at 5pm today will be held at St John’s Anglican Church in Whorouly as part of the church’s 150 anniversary celebrations.

Wangaratta diocese Bishop Clarence Bester will bless and plant a tree in the church grounds to mark the occasion.

Everyone is welcome to attend the church service.

This evening there is a dinner and live music live music by country and western rock band Eldorado Union at Remel in Whorouly from 7pm.

Parish member Robyn Hajek has provided the following history.

HISTORY OF ST JOHN’S – THE BRICK CHURCH THE original wooden St John’s church, built in 1873, served Whorouly well for almost 30 years; but unfortunately, it was ravaged by white ants.

In 1902 the church was in a very bad state and considered unsafe, so the decision was made to replace it with a brick church.

The new church - which is still standing there today - was built near the old church, and was officially opened on December 14, 1902.

A newspaper article published in the Ovens and Murray Advertiser (December 27, 1902), about the dedication of the new church by Bishop Armstrong on December 14 provides a good

STILL SERVING COMMUNITY: The present brick St John’s Anglican Church in Whorouly was opened in 1902. description of the new church.

The article says the architects were Laver, Fick and Vance, of Collins St Melbourne, and the contractors were Barnes Bros. of Beechworth.

The building is described as being in the Gothic style, and comprising nave, chancel,

vestry and two porches.

The foundations are concrete and the superstructure is brickwork, with the interior walls being tuck-pointed.

The ceiling is of open design and lined with timber.

That description of the original church closely matches

the existing building.

However, the article goes on to list some features which have since changed considerably.

For example, it says the chancel has three windows glazed in Cathedral glass.

These were later replaced by stained glass windows, possibly

in 1924, with the three panels depicting Our Lord’s Ascension.

The article also mentions that the roof is of made of iron with rows of dormer vents along the ridges to provide ventilation.

The dormer vents are no longer there, possibly these were removed after the roof was damaged in a storm on November 26, 2002.

Most interestingly, the newspaper article says that “the front of the nave is surmounted by a bell turret and short spire, both covered in zinc tiles”.

This description does not seem to match the existing structure.

Thomas Spink, in his 1976 history of St John’s, mentions that a storm damaged the spire of the church on October 24, 1948 –maybe the spire was rebuilt to a different design at this time.

Other changes to the original building worth noting include the installation of electricity in 1952, and installation of a stained-glass window in the nave, in memory of the late James Ferguson, in 1957.

The first baby baptised in the new church was Emily Barker on September 20, 1903, and the first marriage was between Mary Jane Newton and Joseph Henry Linton on March 2, 1909.

NB: Anyone with any old or interesting documents or photos of St John’s can contact Robyn Hajek at rhajek35@gmail.com.

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Dr Haines pushes government to end pork barrelling INDEPENDENT federal MP for Indi, Helen Haines, moved a motion in parliament on Monday pressuring the government to reform grants programs to ensure public money is not misused.

Under current grants administration processes, the responsible minister may award Commonwealth grants at their discretion, against official departmental advice and without parliamentary and public scrutiny.

“Taxpayer money should be spent on the needs of communities not the wants of the major parties,” Dr Haines said.

“Australians know when they’re getting pork barrelled, they know they are getting ripped off, it lacks integrity and they’re sick of it.

“Rorting grants programs

wastes money and destroys public trust in government processes.”

Dr Haines’ motion proposes the government introduce legislation to reform grants administration.

Such reforms would ensure grant guidelines and selection criteria are clear and publicly available, that public reporting on grants administration includes grants that are awarded contrary to advice given to the minister, and a Parliamentary Joint Committee on Grants Administration would provide administrative oversight.

“This is not about removing ministerial discretion, it’s about ensuring transparency and accountability when that discretion is used,” Dr Haines said.

“Ministers must inform the

parliament when discretionary funding decisions are made, rather than the parliament finding out months later from the Australian National Audit Office.

“Funding decisions should be evidence-based, with grants awarded on merit and need.

“Sadly, the major parties can use taxpayer money to shore up votes in marginal seats, while communities in safe seats are forgotten.”

Seconded by Liberal MP for Bass Bridget Archer, Dr Haines’ motion names several Commonwealth grants programs that have been misused for political purposes by the current and former governments, including the Mobile Black Spot Program, the Community Sport Infrastructure

Grant Program, and the Commuter Car Parks Project.

“Both the Labor party and the Coalition are guilty of misusing grants programs to win votes during election campaigns,” Dr Haines said.

“As the Independent Member for Indi, I’ve been working to improve integrity, accountability, transparency and trust in federal politics.

“The National Anti-Corruption Commission, modelled on my Australian Federal Integrity Commission, began its important work on July 1, and now I’m turning my attention to improving the integrity of grants administration.”

Dr Haines’ work to improve integrity in politics is supported by the Centre for Public Integrity.

REGIONAL NEWS

Community groups to benefit from free training program VOLUNTEER and community groups keen to grow and prosper are being encouraged to take part in a new and free training program.

The GROW Volunteer Resilience and Capacity Program has been developed to support volunteer boards and committees, service clubs and volunteer managed groups and organisations located in the fire-affected local government areas of Rural City of Wangaratta, Alpine, Indigo and Mansfield shires.

It is being delivered by Alpine Valleys Community Leadership (AVCL), in partnership with Into Our Hands Community Foundation, through the financial support of Emergency Recovery Victoria (ERV) and Foundation for Rural & Regional Recovery (FRRR).

AVCL interim executive officer Madeline Hines said expressions of interest are now being sought from volunteer-run groups in Indigo and Mansfield shires.

“In 2023, we delivered the GROW program to nearly 30 groups across the Rural City of Wangaratta and Alpine shires,” she said.

“Participating groups were able to access tailored support that supported their capacity building, and we are now rolling out the program in Indigo and Mansfield shires in 2024.”

Ms Hines said each participating group would receive up to six hours of oneon-one support over the course of the program, from February to June.

Into Our Hands Foundation executive officer, Peter McCabe, said this year the foundation saw a positive take-up by a diversity of groups.

“The beauty of this program is that it provides support that can flexibly meets the unique needs of each group,” he said.

Ms Hines said any volunteer group in Indigo or Mansfield shires could put in an expression of interest by December 13 through the AVCL website: http://avclp. org.au/grow-volunteer/.

Council’s early call to community for budget projects

NOW HEAR THIS: State MP for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has called for more investment to support the region’s heritage rail tourism industry.

Heritage rail tourism on MP’s radar NATIONALS MP for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has called on the State Government to step up and invest in North East Victoria’s proud rail tourism industry.

Speaking in parliament last week, Ms Cleeland sought action from the Minister for Public and Active Transport to ensure the industry had the support to establish heritage rail tourism throughout the North East.

“Rail tourism is an important industry in my region, but it is sadly regularly overlooked for

much needed funding from this government,” Ms Cleeland said.

“With a lack of recurrent funding for Heritage Victoria, several rail tourism opportunities in my region are being ignored.”

Ms Cleeland said several projects in the region require infrastructure investments that will allow the industry an opportunity to thrive.

“I have asked the minister to support our region to allow passenger trains on the current Yarrawonga freight line, to attract

passengers to journey from Violet Town market, Benalla art precinct through our beautiful silo art towns,” Ms Cleeland said.

“We have established accommodation and towns anticipating a tourism boom - this could be the platform that does that.”

Ms Cleealnd said with the region boasting a proud rail history thanks to the North East Train Line, classic locomotives, and historic train stations, the funding to allow for more tours

on vintage trains would open more tourism opportunities for local towns.

“A tourist rail on the existing line between Benalla and Yarrawonga could take passengers through a half dozen local towns that would benefit in new trade,” she said.

“We are talking Goorambat, Devenish, St James, Tungamah and more.

“The plans and infrastructure are there, this project just needs support from the State Government to go ahead.”

ALPINE Shire Council is calling on community members, clubs, sporting groups and organisations to submit proposals for projects on council land or in a council-owned facility.

Mayor, John Forsyth, said the call is about council putting the community at the forefront of how council budgets.

“We have been increasing our commitment to engaging with our communities, and it makes sense that we connect with our communities around the budgeting process as early as we can,” he said.

“We were excited to receive over 40 community submissions for the 2023/24 budget, with four of those projects funded in the budget, and another 14 included for delivery without a specific amount allocated to them.

“We’d love to see even more involvement from our community this year, and see what great ideas they have for the shire that we can consider funding as part of our 2024/25 budget.”

While the community has always had the opportunity to make submissions to the draft budget each year, usually around April and May, Cr Forsyth said community submissions are an opportunity to get involved during the development of the budget.

“This will ensure successful proposals are identified and incorporated into the budget early, and the community’s voice is heard during the preparation of this important document,” he said.

Public submissions close on Sunday, January 28.

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Publicly accessible defibs welcomed

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

LIFE SAVING DEVICE: Ambulance Victoria (AV) Myrtleford graduate paramedic Chris Walkear said the lifesaving defibrillators will make a real difference to the community.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

THE Myrtleford community now has a greater chance of surviving cardiac arrests thanks to two brand new 24hour publicly accessible automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

Located at Myrtleford Post Office and Myrtleford Real Estate and Livestock, the two easy-to-use devices can shock a heart back into rhythm following a cardiac arrest.

Ambulance Victoria (AV) Myrtleford graduate paramedic Chris Walkear said the lifesaving devices will make a real difference to the community.

“Cardiac arrest happens when a person’s heart suddenly

stops beating and it can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere,” Mr Walkear said.

“Minutes matter and the sooner a person receives cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation from an AED, the better their chances of survival.

“Having these devices available in public spaces saves lives.”

About 20 Victorians have a cardiac arrest every day and only one in 10 survive.

When a cardiac arrest patient receives CPR from a bystander and a shock from an AED before paramedics arrive, their chance of survival increases by more than 70 per cent.

Mr Walkear said anyone could use an AED, regardless of whether they had received training to do so.

“If someone is in cardiac arrest and an AED is available, simply open it and follow the instructions,” he said.

“They are safe and easy to use and will not deliver a shock unless it is necessary.”

Mr Walkear urged the community to make sure all AEDs are registered on AV’s website, so Triple Zero (000) call-takers can direct people to them in a medical emergency.

Registered AEDs in Myrtleford and in other communities across Victoria can be located at www.registermyaed.ambulance.vic.gov.au.

Contract awarded for $922k snowmaking factory at Dinner Plain

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE THE Alpine Shire Council has awarded a contract for the supply and commissioning of a snowmaking factory and snow guns at the Peashooter toboggan slope at Dinner Plain.

Council awarded a $922,735 contract to TechnoAlpin, fully funded by the State Government through the Regional Infrastructure Fund.

The fund aims to assist the growth of rural Victoria by providing grants for infrastructure projects and this project will provide upgraded and improved snowmaking infrastructure to provide a reliable snow season from mid-June to late-September, each year at Dinner Plain, resulting in economic and social benefits for the Dinner Plain community and businesses.

The contract scope includes

manufacturing, supplying, installing and commissioning two snow guns and a snowmaking factory at the Peashooter toboggan slope at Dinner Plain.

The maintenance requirements of the snow factory and two snow guns will be included in the annual budget process from 2024/25 financial year onwards.

These costs are estimated

to range from $160k to $340k, depending on the final ongoing operating model.

The contract is part of the Dinner Plain Snowmaking Project, supported by the Victorian Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund – Stimulus Round, which has contributed $3 million to help ensure the town is a destination for snow play all winter long, even if natural falls are lacking.

SNOWPLAY: Snowmaking will bolster Dinner Plain’s toboggan slope.

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Mazda CX-60 G40E Azami Hybrid

■ UPPING THE PRESTIGE ANTE: Premium push . . . the five-seat Mazda CX-60.

By CHRIS RILEY, Marque Motoring THE Mazda lineup is becoming increasingly difficult to understand.

Once upon a time there was the Mazda2, Mazda3 and Mazda6 and it was easy to follow the progression (not forgetting the MX-5 and RX-8 sports cars).

Then along came the SUVs, denoted by a CX in front of the number - CX-3, CX-5, CX-8 and CX-9.

All good so far, except perhaps for CX-3 which actually sits on the same platform as Mazda2, making it smaller than its name might suggest.

More recently the CX-30 and MX-30 were added, including a fully electric version of the MX – Mazda’s first EV. Which brings us to the subject of our test drive, the all-new, five-seat CX-60, a car that’s reportedly designed to take Mazda into hitherto uncharted premium territory.

Sitting on new rear-wheel drive architecture with straight six rather than V6 engines, there’s no prizes for guessing which brand Mazda has in its crosshairs -- make that BMW. STYLING The launch of the Mazda6 in 2002 was something of a turning point for the Japanese brand.

Since then, it has demonstrated an uncanny ability to produce cars that are more than the sum of their parts, vehicles that look and feel more expensive than they actually cost to build.

This design philosophy, known as Stylish, Insightful and Spirited, has seen Mazda climb to the number two position in the Australian market, second only to the seemingly unassailable Toyota.

But, like other Japanese and Korean car makers, Mazda must be starting to feel pressure from the Chinese, whose cars are rapidly getting better and have begun pinching sales from established brands.

They can’t match the Chinese on price, so the only place left to go is up, producing more expensive models that carry a greater profit margin because they are unlikely to sell as many.

The CX-60 is the first of these models.

Mazda reckons CX-60 takes the premium experience to a new level.

It’s a high-quality concentration of design, driving dynamics, technology and comfort -- developed around what customers want from a mid-sized SUV. CX-60 is priced from $59,800 plus on-road costs.

There’s three grades and three different powertrains from which to choose, all of them hybrids - Evolve, GT and Azami.

And, at a time when most manufacturers are downsizing engines, always the innovator, Mazda has opted to go big with two six-cylinder offerings.

Kicking off proceedings is the 3.3-litre turbocharged six-cylinder petrol Evolve from $59,800, followed by the 3.3-litre turbocharged six-cylinder diesel from $61,800 and finally a 2.5-litre four cylinder turbocharged plug-in hybrid that starts from $72,300.

Our test vehicle is the CX60 Azami with the 3.3-litre petrol hybrid and optional Takumi package, priced from $75,000 plus-on road costs.

Standard equipment includes artificial leather and

dual-zone climate control with rear vents, while the steering wheel and transmission lever are trimmed in real leather.

Wheels range from 18 to 20-inch in size, with black body cladding and heated body-coloured exterior mirrors that dim and fold automatically, along with a poweroperated tailgate.

There’s also head-up display, 7.0-inch driver display, LED lights, auto high beam, keyless entry and start, auto dimming mirror, auto lights and wipers, and front and rear parking sensors.

GT and Azami add 20-inch alloys, panoramic sunroof, full leather trim, heated steering wheel, electric steering wheel adjustment, heated power-adjust front seats, 12.3-inch infotainment and a fully digitised 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 12-speaker Bose audio.

They also boast the new driver personalisation system which automatically adjusts the driver position to each driver.

Azami ups the ante with Nappa leather, ventilated front seats, LED ambient lighting, leather side door trim with courtesy light, 360-degree see-through monitor and adaptive headlights.

It also adds easy entry and driving position guide to the personalise system.

CX-60 is covered by a 5-year unlimited kilometre warranty with 5-year roadside assistance, with service intervals of 15 months/15,000km.

INFOTAINMENT Infotainment consists of a 10.25-inch display which grows to 12.3 inches in higher grades, but as is the norm with Mazda neither are

touchscreens and must be controlled from the centre console.

ENGINES/TRANSMISSIONS The 48-volt mild hybrid powertrain delivers 209kW of power from 5000-6000 rpm and 450Nm of torque from 2000-3500 rpm, propelling the wagon to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

In comparison, the diesel delivers 187kW and 550Nm while the plug-in hybrid puts out 241kW and 500Nm. With auto-stop-start and an eight-speed auto, drive is to all four wheels via a torque on demand system.

SAFETY Five-star safety includes front, side and curtain airbags, as well as a driver knee airbag and centre airbag designed to stop front seat occupants bumping heads in a side impact.

DRIVING CX-60 feels big and hefty.

It’s 16.5cm longer than CX-5, but 16cm shorter than CX-8.

And it weighs 1949kg, about 220kg more than the top CX-5 -- but 28kg less than the range-topping diesel CX-8.

With a 58-litre tank, fuel consumption is a claimed 7.4L/100km, compared with the 2.5-litre turbo CX-5 which is good for 8.2 (and it takes standard unleaded).

Drive modes include Normal, Sport, Off-Road and Towing.

Performance is strong, sixcylinder strong, with a feel and note to match, as the wagon gathers speed, remembering it’s a straight six.

The transmission, which also manages assistance from the electric motor, seems unable to settle down, constantly straining forward

AT A GLANCE MODEL LINE-UP CX-60 Evolve G40e M Hybrid: $59,800 CX-60 Evolve D50e M Hybrid: $61,800 CX-60 Evolve P50e PHEV: $72,300 CX-60 GT G40e M Hybrid: $67,800 CX-60 GT D50e M Hybrid: $69,800 CX-60 GT P50e PHEV: $80,300 CX-60 Azami G40e M Hybrid: $73,000 CX-60 Azami D50e M Hybrid: $75,000 CX-60 Azami P50e PHEV: $85,500 NOTE: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Mazda dealer for drive-away prices.

SPECIFICATIONS (Mazda CX-60 Azami G40e 3.3L turbo 6-cylinder petrol, 8sp automatic, AWD SUV)

and falling back again.

Prodding the accelerator in any gear produces an initial, half-second hiccup before the wagon responds.

Cleverly, when you back off and the engine is no longer under load, the tacho needle flat lines as the six shuts down for several seconds at a time.

Oddly, of the various drive modes, Off-Road mode felt the more relaxed, even without leaving the bitumen – and that’s where we left it.

The suspension is biased towards the softer end of the spectrum, with a cabin that is well insulated but feels somewhat isolated, detracting from the overall drive experience.

CX-60 sits reasonably flat and corners enthusiastically, but jars on city roads and became bouncy at speed on a country run.

Walkaway locking is signified by the mirrors folding.

Sometimes it works, some-

times it doesn’t (a bit of a worry).

Unlike most hybrids, fuel consumption drops fairly quickly on the motorway.

SUMMING UP If it was our money, we’d take the top-of-the-line CX-8 turbo-diesel Asaki LE. It is a little larger, but doesn’t feel so and costs slightly less at $72,010 plus on-roads.

With quilted leather and real wood inlays, the CX-8 simply oozes class, with sharper ride and handling belying its size.

It also gets better fuel consumption.

Grab one while you can.

RATINGS: Looks: 7.5 Performance: 7 Safety: 8 Thirst: 7 Practicality: 7 Comfort: 7.5 Tech: 8 Value: 6 Overall: 7.3

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REGIONAL NEWS

Wandi Walk access woes Property Pro erty owner alleges six years of track negotiations with council, council with no resolution

By BRODIE EVERIST B A PROPERTY co-owner involved in a dispute over the Wandi Walk at Wandiligong - which has seen the property owner cut public access to the walking track on their land - has alleged Alpine Shire Council had negotiated with them to acquire the track land, with council indicating a willingness to acquire the land at least six years ago.

In a statement provided to North East Media the co-owner said that “we purchased our property in 2016 with the intention to build a home and run a small farm.”

“The planner at the shire at that time indicated the shire’s desire to acquire a portion of our land for the Wandi Walk, which was informally running through our land,” they said.

“Despite numerous offers and options being presented, the shire ultimately chose to exercise none of them.

“In May 2023, the shire was given a courtesy notice that our land would be fenced for the farm along our boundary at the end of October, giving them nearly six months (after six years prior of negotiations, including surveys, all at our cost) to plan their rerouting of the walk to an area of public reserve/Crown land.

“As we could not see that any alternate plans had been made by the shire over winter, we put up a courtesy sign in early October to tell locals that there would be no access as of the 31st.

“The realignment of the walk onto public land remains with the shire.”

The popular walking track has been the subject of debate since it was fenced off north of Alpine Park in past weeks.

North East Media can confirm

NO ACCESS: One of the signs where the Wandi Walk has been blocked by fencing. it has been fenced off at three locations, once with an orange mesh and twice with electric fences.

Where the track ends at one of the electric fences is an unsigned two-page notice, however North East Media has had confirmation it was written by one of the property owners involved with the dispute.

It states the Wandi Walk is not a 100-year-old walking track, instead saying that walking trails in the Diggings were made in the early 2000s by the Wandiligong Preservation Society.

It also states they have been trying to resolve the track’s placement with the Alpine Shire

Council since 2016.

According to the notice, the previous landowner likely gave permission for people to cross around 2006.

“Just as a landowner can give the public permission to cross his private land, it can be revoked,” the notice says.

“We have given permission since 2016 until now, but it is no longer tenable for us.

“We are unable to provide insurance for our property as long as we allow the public to cross our land.

“We have been trying to resolve this issue with the Alpine Shire since 2016.

“We notified the Alpine Shire

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that we would be closing off public access to our land in May 2023, so that they had plenty of time to implement a diversion.

“In the case of our property, a reserve was created in the 1800s on both sides of the creek.

“In 1881, these reserves were locked in permanently.

“They don’t move with the watercourse as the latter moves with time.

“In the last 150 years, the creek has moved to the west, cutting into our property.

“The creek is no longer within the reserve.

“The law is clear that the reserve stays where it is, and once the creek is on private

rights limited lland d Crown C i ht are li it d tto within the banks of the creek as they are in summer.”

According to the notice, the property owner’s grazing lease does not allow dogs or wheeled vehicles on the land, meanwhile the track stops them from obtaining public liability insurance despite it being required under the grazing lease.

Alpine Shire Council’s director of customer and community Helen Havercroft, speaking before North East Media received the property co-owner’s statement, said council had employed a planning consultant to examine the complete planning histories of the two properties that have placed fences to Morses Creek, as well as examine the history of the walk.

“I imagine it will take another couple of weeks to reach a position where I’m confident of the facts; that I will be not misleading anybody by sharing the next steps with the community,” Ms Havercroft said.

“Planning around those two sites has been very complicated and has been happening over a lot of years.”

Ms Havercroft said further steps will include conversations with the owners of the affected properties and with the community, but planning compliance matters are confidential.

“There could be a lot going on behind the scenes that because of the nature of compliance and enforcement it’s not shared more broadly, apart from with the affected parties,” she said.

“I will continue to engage and communicate as best I can with the information that is appropriate for me to share.”

The Alpine Shire Council was contacted after North East Media received the property co-owner’s statement, but they declined to comment further.

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Public notices

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The following documents are currently out for consultation. To view these documents, visit our website https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov. au/Your-Council/Public-notices or see us in person at the Wangaratta Government Centre.

Submissions must be in writing via email, mail, or in person. For more information visit the Public Notices page on our website. All submissions and any proposed changes will be considered by Council prior to the policy being adopted.

Draft Waste & Resource Recovery Strategy The Draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy has been developed in response to the rapidly changing waste management environment, and the legislative and policy framework changes. This Strategy will set the direction for the development and delivery of waste management and resource recovery services by the Rural City of Wangaratta up to 2027.

Submissions will be received up to 5.00pm 1 December 2023

Rural City of Wangaratta is offering free parking again this festive season to encourage people to shop local for Christmas. Parking will be free throughout Wangaratta’s CBD between Friday 8 December 2023 and Monday 1 January 2024, with time limits still applying.

Locals Choice Are you ready to win big Wangaratta? Because we have a big competition coming your way!

Draft Gambling Policy and Gambling Action Plan The Gambling Policy is to outline Council’s future approach to protecting the Wangaratta community from gambling harm. The Policy outlines Council’s position on gambling and will guide Council’s roles and responsibilities in relation to all forms of gambling within the Rural City of Wangaratta.

For all enquiries, please contact the Community Team.

Submissions will be received up to 5.00pm on 30 November 2023.

We’re celebrating the launch of Connect Wangaratta with a local photography competition!

Do you know your backyard well? Are you pretty nifty with a camera? Perhaps you have a favourite spot you’d love to shout about?

New Year’s Eve line-up announced

Local’s Choice is asking locals to submit their favourite photos from around our region via our new portal for a chance to win some amazing prizes.

Register now and get snapping!

We are thrilled to announce that none other than Chocolate Starfish - will be commanding the stage in Wangaratta this New Year’s Eve! That’s right folks, Chocolate Starfish! They will be supported by soul band That Gold Street Sound, local legends Scott & Amanda, and Asha Bright a rising star from Beechworth. You will find activities to keep the whole family entertained: fireworks, inflatables, laser tag, rock climbing, face painting, hair braiding, and the list goes on. This New Year’s Eve extravaganza is set to be an EPIC experience for all attendees.

https://connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/

Christmas Scramble Join us for a fun and festive Christmas Scavenger Hunt!

Scramble through the streets of Wangaratta to find all the hidden letters, decode the secret message, and collect your prize!

You can also go into the draw for a chance to win local store vouchers! Collect your map from the Wangaratta Kiosk on Reid Street (outside Commonwealth Bank) at 6:00pm on Friday 1 December, to join in the fun! For more information visit our website or Facebook page.

Guess what Wangaratta! We have launched a new engagement portal to give residents an opportunity to have their say. Engage with Council via our new online hub and be a part of the decision-making process. Register now https://connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/

Lighting of the Christmas Tree Join us on Friday 1 December for the lighting of the Christmas Tree! Starting at 6:30pm at Riverside square on Faithfull Street, enjoy a sausage sizzle and gelato, with activities, entertainment, and a special guest appearance by Santa!

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For further information on these positions please visit https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Careers.

Late Night Shopping Are you in preparation mode for Christmas? Do you need a few extra hours in the day for shopping? We have you covered! Several businesses in Wangaratta are keeping their doors open until 7pm every Friday in December leading up to Christmas.

Contact your Councillors

Dean Rees

Mayor 0429 623 141 d.rees@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Harry Bussell

Deputy Mayor 0429 475 863 h.bussell@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Ashlee Fitzpatrick

City Ward 0448 384 600 a.fitzpatrick@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

David Fuller

City Ward 0429 545 907 d.fuller@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Irene Grant

Harvey Benton

Warby Ward 0428 189 249 i.grant@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

North Ward 0429 542 928

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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

Jack Herry

City Ward 0400 669 615 j.herry@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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Applications are welcome from community members with a range of skills and experiences including administration, committees, and groundskeeping. Women and people from diverse backgrounds are actively encouraged to seek appointment. Current trust members whose terms of appointment are due to expire are welcome to apply for reappointment.

What it means to be a Victorian cemetery trust member Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years on the recommendation of the Minister for Health. Cemetery trusts are responsible for the management of public cemeteries, including planning for future cemetery services for their communities. More information about the role is available at <https://www.health.vic. gov.au/cemeteries-and-crematoria/class-bcemetery-trust-appointments>.

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2023 Annual General Meeting of the Wangaratta Rovers Football Club Inc Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Wangaratta Rovers Football Club Inc will be held at the W J Maroney Pavilion on Thursday 30 November 2023 at 6pm to receive and consider the annual report of the Committee, the financial statements of the Association, elect the members of the Committee, confirm the annual subscription and consider any other business given in writing to the Secretary.

Members have the right to appoint a proxy for the Annual General Meeting. Proxy forms are available from the Club by e-mail: admin@wangrovers.com.au Graeme Taylor, Secretary

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ɡɃɃơƓʭǶɃǒύ ĬʉơʉʡύÀʉɡȖơƓʭύ ̷Ɠơʉ Fixed Term Contract to 31 July 2024 – 0.40 EFT Endorsed Enrolled Nurse – (Acute) Permanent Part Time - 0.50 EFT For further information please contact Angela Clement, Director Clinical Services (03) 5728 0316.

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As we are an Aged Care Facility, the COVID 19 vaccinations, ƒɡɡʡʭơʉύ̂ĬƓƓǶɃĬʭǶɡɃύĬɃƚύ^Ƀ̺ʽơɃ̱ĬύǶȽȽʽɃǶʡĬʭǶɡɃύǶʡύ ȽĬɃƚĬʭɡʉ̉ύǐɡʉύĬȤȤύʡʭĬ̶Άύ ύƓɡʄ̉ύɡǐύ̉ɡʽʉύ̂ĬƓƓǶɃĬʭǶɡɃύʡʭĬʭʽʡύ ǶʡύʉơʇʽǶʉơƚύʽʄɡɃύĬʄʄȤǶƓĬʭǶɡɃΆύ ȤȤύʡʭĬ̶ύ̃ǧɡύ̃ɡʉȟύǶɃύɡʽʉύ ʉơʡǶƚơɃʭǶĬȤύĬǒơƚύƓĬʉơύʽɃǶʭʡύĬȤʡɡύʉơʇʽǶʉơύĬύƓʽʉʉơɃʭύ $^ÔύƓǧơƓȟ To apply and for full details on the positions, please log on to: www.beechworthhealthservice.com.au

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Ward Clerk – Residential Aged Care Permanent Part Time – 47.00 Hours per fortnight For further information please contact Angela Clement, Director Clinical Services (03)5728 0316

Closing Date: 29/11/2023 Application instructions can be found on our website As we are an Aged Care Facility, the COVID 19 vaccinations, ƒɡɡʡʭơʉύ̂ĬƓƓǶɃĬʭǶɡɃύĬɃƚύ^Ƀ̺ʽơɃ̱ĬύǶȽȽʽɃǶʡĬʭǶɡɃύǶʡύ ȽĬɃƚĬʭɡʉ̉ύǐɡʉύĬȤȤύʡʭĬ̶Άύ ύƓɡʄ̉ύɡǐύ̉ɡʽʉύ̂ĬƓƓǶɃĬʭǶɡɃύʡʭĬʭʽʡνʡύ ĬʉơύʉơʇʽǶʉơƚύʽʄɡɃύĬʄʄȤǶƓĬʭǶɡɃΆύ ȤȤύʡʭĬ̶ύ̃ǧɡύ̃ɡʉȟύǶɃύɡʽʉύʉơʡǶƚơɃʭǶĬȤύĬǒơƚύƓĬʉơύʽɃǶʭʡύĬȤʡɡύ ʉơʇʽǶʉơύĬύƓʽʉʉơɃʭύ $^ÔύƓǧơƓȟΆ To apply and for full details on the positions, please log on to: www.beechworthhealthservice.com.au

Mawsons Operations Cadetship 2024 Mawsons is a family-run business that produces quality construction materials throughout Northern Victoria and Southern N.S.W. Across these regions, Mawsons are prominent players with over 500 employees across 80 sites. Trading also as Milbrae and Country Concrete, with a history spanning 110 years and Adbri as a Joint Venture Partner, Mawsons are very well established and highly regarded.

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The successful candidates will be rotated through four of our primary operations areas; concrete, quarries, technical and workshops (mechanical, fabrication & engineering) and be assigned a mentor to provide meaningful, practical support and guidance throughout the cadetship. Over the 12 months, Cadets will have the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience, practical skills, training, and workplace knowledge from our friendly, professional teams whilst earning a competitive wage.

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Closing Dates: 22/11/2023

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Galen Catholic College

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Senior Journalist/ Editor

Career Opportunity Full time North East Media, an award-winning publisher of community newspapers, has a position for an experienced journalist EDVHG LQ RXU 0DQVÀHOG RIÀFH LQ 1RUWK (DVW Victoria.

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The position requires a strong work ethic and well-rounded skill set with experience managing small teams, a passion for community newspapers, and sound news and editorial judgment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team and mentor cadet journalists, set working tasks and work closely with the local community and council.

Excellent writing, editing, photographic, communication, time management and organisational skills, and the ability to generate ideas into relevant news coverage that matters most to a local readership, will be among your strongest attributes.

The successful applicant must also have a valid driver’s licence.

North East Media is an independent media group publishing award winning publications in print and online across North East and beyond.

Applications, including covering letter and resume, should be forwarded to: Jeff Zeuschner, Group Editor, North East Media via email at jzeuschner@nemedia.com.au

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THE CHRONICLE, Friday, November 17, 2023 - Page 33

Finding the right job for you matters to us

DEATH NOTICES COFFEY, Thomas Francis.

Christmas Function

We are looking for a person to work the bar at a Christmas party we are holding on

TOP of the range JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE O V E R L A N D 2012, can tow up to 3.5 tonne, 1 owner, full-service history and books, 226,000 country kms, (1ED5ZT), registered till June 2024, $19,999, ORFDWHG 0DQV¿HOG 3K 0409 836 836.

Friday, December 8 between 6.30pm and 11pm.

Call Bridget on 5723 0100.

93 LANDCRUISER R V Troopy (FDY 262), 5 seater, 1 owner, new tyres, 4.5l petrol, TJM roof rack, v.g condition, registered till May 2024, rwc. $17,000 ono.

Ph 0460 582 811.

TENDERS

TENDERS Gravel Road Re-sheeting Delivery - Contract No. 23/6518 ˆ˨˜˧˔˕˟ˬ ˤ˨˔˟˜Ѓ˘˗ ʶˢˡ˧˥˔˖˧ˢ˥˦ ˔˥˘ ˜ˡ˩˜˧˘˗ ˧ˢ submit Tenders for the supply and delivery of ˚˥˔˩˘˟ ˙ˢ˥ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟Ϡ˦ ʺ˥˔˩˘˟ ˅ˢ˔˗ ˥˘ʠ˦˛˘˘˧˜ˡ˚ program 2023/24 in the Western area of the Shire.

The contract requires the supply and delivery of approximately 7,000 cubic metres of gravel to the nominated sites.

FORD XR6 sedan for sale (XIB978), aero blue, automatic, 53,000km, rego in December, $29,000, contact Debbie 0427 711 462.

CLASSIFIEDS - 5723 0101

MAZDA CX-3 S-TOURING (AYI878), reg Jan 2019, one owner, only 17,000kms, immaculate condition, RWC provided, $25,000, ph 0417 322 488/0438 617 605.

OLD cars wanted, cars removed. Ph 0435 083 115.

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A copy of the tender documents is available by going to http://www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/ ˧˘ˡ˗˘˥˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˥˘˚˜˦˧˘˥˜ˡ˚ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ʸʠ˃˥ˢ˖˨˥˘ ˣˢ˥˧˔˟ to download documents. Documents are free to download.

7/12/1927 – 8/11/2023 Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Please see North East Funerals website for service details. www.northeastfunerals.com.au

DAVIS, Catherine “Cate”.

Late of Albury, and Wangaratta.

Passed away on November 12, 2023.

Aged 87 years Beloved wife of Ian (dec).

Loving mum of Tony (dec) and Hugh and mother-in-law to Maree and Rachel.

Devoted ‘Granny Cate’ to Alannah, Erin, Caitlin and Minnie. ,Q OLHX RI ÀRZHUV SOHDVH consider donating to Dementia Australia (Research), Lifeline or ChildFund Australia.

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COFFEY, Thomas “Tom”.

The Committee of Management, 0DQDJHPHQW 6WD൵ and Residents of St Catherine’s extend our deepest sympathy to Rosemary, Peter and family on Tom’s passing.

SERONG, Stella.

The Committee of Management, 0DQDJHPHQW 6WD൵ and Residents of St Catherine’s extend our deepest sympathy to John, Inge, Mark, Maree, Paul, Jackie, Lou, Peter, Danny, Cate and family on Stella’s passing.

DEATH NOTICES MATTHEWS, Maureen.

Life is not measured by the years you live, but the love you gave and the things you did. ~ Bob Rowland and family.

Helen, Rob and Tracey, Stephen and Jillian, Tess, Alex and Darcy, Lucy, Oliva and Isaac, Carl and Lorraine Monshing, and Mark and Vic.

SERONG (nee Dowling), Stella Inez.

16/2/1933 – 10/11/2023 Passed away peacefully at St Catherine’s Hostel Wangaratta.

Much loved mum of John and Inge, Mark and Maree, Paul and Jackie, Louise and Peter, Danny and Cate.

Adored grandma of 13 and great-grandma of 10.

Tenders will be received up until 2pm on Thursday 30 November 2023.

www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au Phone: 1300 365 003

FINLEY,

CHERRIES GORGEOUS crystal blue Mazda CX5 (1DB4KT) in excellent condition, one female owner since new in 2015, full-service history, runs beautifully, registered to Feb ‘24 160,00km country miles, $19,990.

Contact Jane on 0498 648 192.

Mazda CX5 AWD 2018, (1MZ2VL) May 2024, 39,900km, auto diesel, always serviced, one owner since new, excellent condition, very clean and tidy, $34,000, ono. Ph 0457 771 505.

Pick your own $5/kg.

Smiths Glenrowan Orchards Open daily 8am - 5pm Closed Fridays Picked cherries available also Ph 0408 597 770

William John.

30/7/1947 - 10/11/2023 Loving father and grandfather.

Privately cremated.

Please see North East Funerals website for memorial service details. www.northeastfunerals.com.au

MATTHEWS, Maureen.

25/5/1941 – 13/11/2023

TOYOTA Landcruiser 2016 VX, (AJI778), full-service history, 104,000kms, V8 diesel auto, RWC, reg til July 2024, $92,000. Ph 0413 144 868.

HYUNDAI iX35 2013, (ZOH526), 132,575kms, reg til Aug 2024, RWC, 2L petrol, regularly serviced, auto, new tyres, FWD, very good condition, $15,000 ono.

Ph 0413 304 575.

TRADIES Ute, Holden Colorado extra cab 2017, 2.8L diesel, (1LR3IJ), tool boxes, under tray ER[ ZRUN OLJKWV ÀDVKLQJ lights, Rino ladder racks, 11 months rego, comes with RWC, 200,000km, $32,000 ono.

Ph 0428 576 817.

D space 2015 Mazda BT50 SOL cab high rise Ute with tray and toolboxes, 3.2ltr diesel, 6spd manual, 141,200km, $19,600 ono, (IGN4ZP).

Ph 0429 845 814.

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FIREWOOD, private and commercial, milling on site, pallet and sawn timber, telephone 0448 933 999.

BALTIC solid pine/ wrought iron queen bed with mattress, currently dismantled, in very good condition, selling due to upgrade, $300 ono, buyer must collect. Ph 0412 662 878.

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WORK! Phone: (03) 5723 0101

PLANTS and trees all $2, 2 dismantled fernerys, lots of tools and plenty more, all has to go, 2 Lucas St, Wangaratta. Ph 0484 297 122 TYRES new and secondhand, trailer, rims, wrecking. 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.

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Passed away peacefully at the Alfred Hospital after a short illness. /RYHG ZLIH RI *HR൵ GHF Loving mother of Michelle, Nicole and Janine.

Close friend of Bob. Always loved and remembered.

WITT, John William.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Dearly loved husband of Joy. Cherished father of Elizabeth, Norman and Cheryl, Robyn, Susan, Adrian, Colleen and Leasa.

Loved ‘Poppy John’ to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

“Rest in Peace” A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in the Wagga Wagga Crematorium Chapel, Brunskill Road on Thursday, November 23, 2023, commencing at 10am.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Condolence messages may be left on the website. www.bancefunerals.com.au

Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Michelle and Cameron Butler, treasured Nanna to Hamish and Angus.

You left us so suddenly, but we will remember you for so many things, especially your strength, intellect and always smiling face.

Forever in our hearts.

Reunited with Dad. Rest in peace.

Much loved mother of Janine.

Adored Nanna to Luke, Adam and Claire.

So many memories to cherish.

Always in our hearts and thoughts.

YIANAKELIS, Steve.

Born in Greece on November 25, 1943.

Deceased on November 9, 2023, in Wangaratta Australia.

Beloved husband of Maria Valentini.

Dearly loved father of Christopher, Stephanie and Alex.

In God's care.

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FUNERALS MATTHEWS A funeral service to honour the life of Maureen Matthews will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the Holy Trinity Cathedral Wangaratta, Cnr of Ovens Street and Docker Street Wangaratta, commencing at 11.30am.

A private cremation will follow the service.

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SCOREBOARD

JUBILEE GOLF CLUB

WARBY WALKERS

SATURDAY, November 11 Stableford Winner: Di Murphy 37.

Ball Winners: Vicki Moorhead (2) 35, Ros White 35, Marion Hunt 34.

NTP: 4th Linda Stone, 8th Di Murphy, 13th Jackie O’Brien, 17th Vicki Moorhead.

Saturday, November 11 Stableford A Grade Winner: Gordon Paterson 40. Runner Up: Steve Fisher 38. B Grade Winner: Neville Hogan 41.

Runner Up: Martin Van Rhee 36. C Grade Winner: Dave Richards 41.

Runner Up: Alan White 38. D Grade Winner John Porter 38 Runner Up: Rob Skase 37.

Ball Winners: Gary Butler 37, Markus Angehrn 37, Mark Flack 37, Noel Holmes 37, Col Braden 36, Gary Dinsdale 36, Bill O’Brien 36, Alan Sands 36, Terry Docherty 36, Ron Smith 35, Michael Baillie 35, Alex Jones 35, Kelvin Archer 35, Rodney Sebire 35, Robert Voss 35.

Super Nine Club Shirt: Mal White 23.

Aroma Deli: Stan Goldsworthy 22.

2 Balls: Alan Sands 22.

NTP: 4th Gary Walder, 8th Bronte Bruce, 13th Adam Clark, 17th Glenn O’Connell.

Sunday, November 12 Stableford Winner: Kellie Roberts 38 Ball Winners: Glen Ryan (2) 38, Mark Drage 37.

NTP: 4th Kellie Roberts, 8th Mark Drage, 13th Glenn O’Connell.

Tuesday, November 14 Stroke Winner: Trevor Nippress 72.

Ball Winners: Mike Monro 74 NTP: 8th Keith Moorhead, 13th John Batchelor.

Tuesday, November 14 Stroke Winner: Vicki Moorhead 68.

Ball Winner: Di Murphy 70.

9 Hole Winner: Ros White 17.

Ball Winners: Erika Lombard 14, Sue Clayton 14.

NTP: 4th Di Murphy, 8th Di Murphy, 13th Mary Jones, 17th Vicki Moorhead

SATURDAY, November 4 Everton to Horseshoe Gap loop Nine walkers began this walk on the rail trail on Pender Rd and left the trail at Heywood Lane where we climbed steadily up a gentle hill.

We then crossed the walking track which leads to Cemetery Lane, enjoying the wonderful views over towards the mountains.

Return journey was via Cemetery Lane and the rail trail back to Everton.

The walk was approx 11km and a very pleasant medium level walk.

The rail trail follows the route of the Bright railway line which was a branch from the previously constructed Yackandandah line to Beechworth, with the Bright line branching at Everton.

The line opened as far as Myrtleford in December 1883 being extended to Bright by October 1890.

The line closed on November 30 1983 between Bright and Myrtleford, and back to Bowser and the North east line on April 13 1987.

Coming events Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 3 High Country Historic Walking Tour, Anglers Rest, Omeo Highway, (Adele, 0456 412 192).

Staying at Anglers Rest, either camping, caravanning, or hoteling it at the Blue Duck Inn. Friday, travel to Anglers Rest camping area.

For those that don’t camp, book a room at the Blue Duck Inn. If enough people arrive before mid-afternoon there is an opportunity to explore, either walking, or fishing, the Cobungra River.

Saturday, walking along part of the Australian Alpine Walking Track to Tallangatta ski club hut, Mt Wills and Mt Wills South. A hard walk of approx 11km rising from approx 1260m to approx 1740m at Mt Wills, descending back to the road.

Subject to time available, short walks to Yellow Girl Mine and Maude Mine, along with a visit to Glen Wills Cemetery and cascades along Wallaby Creek before returning to camp.

Sunday an 8km, three hour easy to medium circuit walk links together a number of walking tracks surrounding the township of Mitta Mitta.

Explore the historic pioneer mine, before following a scenic river section.

Traverse a deep gully with its temperate rainforest, and finally loop back to town via the Upper Pioneer Trail.

Finally, if you want to sample one last pub meal before leaving town, the opportunity exists to lunch at the Mitta Mitta Laurel Hotel.

Tuesday, December 12 Beechworth Walk, (Lesley, 0439 776 687).

Join Lesley and Gerri on an easy walk in Beechworth in memory of a much-loved member of our club, June Brown.

WANGARATTA GOLF CLUB MEDLEY 9 & 18 Hole Stableford November 7 2023 18 Hole Winner: Zac Cunneen 40 Points. 18 Hole Runner Up: Judd Schubert 39 Points.

Ball Winners: Jason Oats, Derek Hawksworth, Trevor Cooper, Jan Hill, Brannan Duffy, Ian Rundell, Mitch Solimo.

9 Hole Winner: Nora Martin 19 Points. 9 Hole Runner Up: Barb Thomas 18 Points.

Ball Winner: Sue Miller.

Men’s 9 & 18 Hole Stableford 8th November 9 Hole Winner: Mark Stephens 18 Points.

9 Hole Runner Up: Keith Fleet 16 Points.

18 Hole Winner: Ray Hutton 39 Points. 18 Hole Runner Up: Wayne

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HAPPY HITTER: Mike Baillie enjoyed a hit at the Jubilee Golf Club.

Pegler Points.

Ball Winners: Phillip Moss, Geoff Webster, Robert Watson.

NTP: 4th Dean Campagna, 7th Craig Donoghue, 9th Matt Nicolosi, 11th Graham Whitehead, 13th Luke Kelly.

Women’s Stableford 9 & 18 Hole Stableford 9th November 9 Hole Winner: Karen Smith 18 Hole Winner: Julie McInnes 36 C/B Points 18 Hole Runner up: Nora Martin 36 Points Ball Winners: Carolyn Sullivan NTP 4th: Nora Martin NTP 11th: Jill Halbwidl NTP 13th Jenny Kerr Medley Stableford: 9 Holes Competition Winner: Dawn Fleet 17 Points Runner Up: Ray Hutton 16 c/b Points Men’s Competition: November Monthly Medal - 4th Round of Men’s Championships November 11 A Grade Winner: Trevor Cooper Nett 67 C/B. A Grade Runner Up: Scott Thomson Nett 67. B Grade Winner: Daymn Hoffard Nett 65 C/B. B Grade Runner Up: Joel Bihun Nett 65.

Ball Winners: Martin Anania, Russell Wallace, Paul Oats, Peter King, Matt Fischer, Graeme Ray, Colin Walker, Glenn Burns, Matt Nicolosi, Arthur Ingarfield.

NTP: 4th Lachy Moore, 7th Max Webster, 9th Bobby Hutchieson, 11th Scott Thomson, 13th Ethan Bell, 16th Brannan Duffy.

Raffle Winner: Jill Halbwidl.

Eagles: 14th Max Webster, 10th Brannan Duffy.

Birdie; Trevor Cooper.

Secret 6: Trevor Cooper.

2023 Men’s Championships A Grade Club Champion: Ethan Bell 210.

A Grade Runner Up / Scratch: Trevor Cooper 216. A Grade Nett Winner: Trevor Cooper 207. B Grade Club Champion: Brannan Duffy 238.

B Grade Runner Up: Scott Thomson 240. B Grade Nett Winner: Russell Wallace 204. C Grade Club Champion: Joel Bihun 274. C Grade Runner Up: Craig Donoghue 282. C Grade Nett Winner: Arthur Ingarfield 213.

Seniors Scratch Winner: Russell Wallace 240.

Veterans Scratch Winner: Greg Sullivan 251.

Sunday Medley Stableford: 9 & 18 Hole Competition November 5 18 Hole Winner: Hayley Kuiper 38 Points. 9 Hole Winner: Judy Brown 20 Points.

TARRA GOLF CLUB TARRAWINGEE Golf Club results Saturday, November 11 The members played a three club stroke event and the winner was Pete Nolan 97-23-74.

Runner up Mark Nolan nett 75.

Nearest the pin on the 8th was Mark Nolan.

The doubles KO will start on Saturday, November 18.

Due to the warmer weather starting on November 25 hit off times will be 8:30am for a 9:00am start.

Members are always welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf Club, the join-

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CROQUET RESULTS for Monday, November 13 are as follows: Joan Dyson and Yvonne McLaughlin d Gabi Heywood and Terry Wilson 7/4, Janet Kelly and Margaret Bennett d Cheryle Beckley and Elise Downes 6/4, Christine Ireland d Gavan Kelly 7/1.

Andy Barbero competed in the Bairnsdale Open Singles Tournament last weekend and finished second, only missing first place by one hoop.

On Wednesday morning Terry Wilson achieved two very good hoopsin-one and on Wednesday evening 10 members enjoyed games in the pleasant conditions with Maureen O’Keefe continually putting her ball in the hoop or running them from sharp angles.

Playing days are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday commencing at 9am and Wednesday at 6pm.

Visitors are welcome to come down and enjoy some games with our members.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow for the draw to be done.

Late arrivals will be included in the next game.

The club is located at 46 Ryan Avenue, Wangaratta.

For further information please contact president Susan Fischer on 0417217009 or secretary Terry Wilson on 0417326739.

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On target for November shoot WANGARATTA Clay Target Club’s November 100 target Sporting Clays was held on Sunday under bright sunny skies with a great turn up with 23 shooters.

Winners for the day were: AA grade - Shaun McGauran 94/100, 2nd - Greg Morey 89/100.

A grade: Royce Wojtowyez 86/100, second: Stephen Coulston 85/100.

B grade: Henry Weygood 71/100, second: Reg Carmody 62/100.

C grade: John Gibb 67/100, second: Tania Rettke 47/100.

Junior: Bailey Coulston 73/100.

Ladies: Marion Barnes 72/100. Veterans: Malcolm Hill 87/100.

All grade winners received a $60 voucher from Wangaratta Off-Road and Mechanical, second place received a $40 voucher.

Ladies was sponsored by Alison Harwood.

Overall was Shaun McGauran who also received a dinner voucher from the Eldorado Tavern. Thank you to all sponsors and shooters.

Next shoot will be on December 10 with hams supplied by Londrigan Beef and Lamb.

WINNING TICKETS: The grade winners from Wangaratta Clay Target Club’s November shoot on Sunday.

JUNIOR WARRIORS ARE TOURNAMENT READY WANGARATTA Basketball will be hosting its second annual under 16s and under 18s junior representative tournament in Albury/Wodonga this weekend.

Junior Warriors will be entering eight teams in total across two divisions of the under 16s and under 18s boys and girls groups in the tournament.

Pool games will be played across Saturday and Sunday morning, culminating in finals on Sunday afternoon.

This will be the final junior representative tournament hosted by Wangaratta at Albury/Wodonga, with the tournament to be shifted to the new courts at the Wangaratta Sport and Aquatic Centre next year.  GEARED UP: The Wangaratta Warriors under 16s girls with their personalised kit bags for the Wangaratta Basketball Junior Representative tournament in Albury/ Wodonga this weekend.

Warriors development given the Green light

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN INTERIM Warriors men’s coach Matt Green will look to further improve on the foundations of the Warriors rebuild this season before their final round next week.

Green was called into the coaching ring from his assistant coaching post after Shane Wilson stepped down last week due to personal reasons.

Green has had experience in coaching junior representative teams in Wangaratta and elsewhere over the past eight seasons and returned to Wangaratta this season after a stint away with the CBL team, before being propelled into his now first senior coaching role.

The Warriors were able to secure their first win of the year under Green’s guidance last weekend against Mansfield, as they use this week’s bye to propel into their final round double header last weekend.

Green said his focus over the past week since taking over has been to support the platform built

by Wilson during the course of this season and continue the Warriors

on their development trend.

“We’re in a development phase and we want to continue to build so that within two or three years we’re a very competitive team,” he said “It recognises the work the WBI does in relation to its junior basketball and junior representative basketball and if we’re able to create a competitive environment in the CBL level then it gives a pathway for those juniors who are coming through, and once they are unable to continue at junior rep they have the ability to step into the CBL level.

“There’s a core group we’ve got at the moment that have come through junior basketball in Wangaratta and, as an important element to that young group, we’ve had some experienced players who have come through as mentors who have set the example for those players and that’s something we want to continue.

“Similar to the likes of Seymour, Benalla and Wallan who have had those player who have been there over the years and have become important parts of their success.”

Green said he has always held the environment around Wangaratta Basketball in high regard and was happy to support the club in stepping up to the role when approached last week and in whatever capacity he can in the team’s search for a permanent coach next season.

“I have always thought the environment in Wangaratta basketball is a great one for anyone to be involved with so to be able to get back into that myself is something I see as very positive,” he said.

“If I’m able to support the foundations put in place in whatever the capacity is then I’m happy to do that.”

Wangaratta will host their final home game of the season next Saturday night against Wodonga before their season concludes in Wallan against the Panthers.

Their last home game will hold extra incentive for the Warriors being the Crash the Boards Game, a Collingwood Basketball Association awareness initiative to address and take action on the gendered drivers of violence through sport.

MOVING ON: Wangaratta Warriors will look to end their season on a positive next weekend under the guidance of interim coach Matt Green.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2023/24 season

PREVIEWS: Saturday, November 18

RUB need near-perfect display ROVERS United Bruck will need a near-perfect bowling display to defend their 114 when they meet Wangaratta Magpies on day two at WJ Findlay Oval tomorrow.

The Magpies resume their batting innings at 1/22 after opener Ryan Malcolm was dismissed for a duck.

Cooper Matheson and Jack Davies will start the day at the crease with the Hawks needing early wickets to stand any chance at winning.

Despite the tall task, Rovers United Bruck skipper Paddy McNamara will back his troops in.

“We have a quality, reliable bowling unit that can get the job done,” McNamara said.

“It’s obviously not ideal having to defend 114, especially after giving away 20odd runs to them last weekend.

“Two day cricket’s a different game, Cooper and Jack will start the day off for them and we need to see the back of those boys early on.

“They’ve still have quality in the sheds as well though, Fraser Ellis is still to come so we’re going to need to take a few early ones.”

Rovers United Bruck have had a first-hand experience of how quick two day games can change.

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The Hawks’ round three clash saw them needing 113 to down City Colts but were rolled for 111 in a tight affair.

“When you have two new batters facing a swinging red ball it can be pretty tough,” McNamara said.

“We saw against City Colts that if you can get a roll on you can defend small totals.”

The Hawks sit at .500 for the season at two wins and two losses and will be keen to build on their win tally before the Christmas break.

“We’ve had a pretty disappointing start to the year, there haven’t been too many highlights,” McNamara said.

“We beat Yarrawonga Mulwala early on but apart from that we haven’t done much.

“We saw this game as a good chance to get our season back on track so we’re going to need a huge effort from the boys on Saturday.”

BIG TASK: Jacob Schonafinger and Rovers United Bruck need a strong performance to defend their 114 against Wangaratta Magpies.

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City Colts look to be ruthless in low run chase

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CITY Colts are in the box seat for a second straight win in their clash with Delatite tomorrow as they look to pile on the runs.

Colts backed up their inspired performance with the ball the week prior with a similarly dominant display, rolling Delatite for 113 within 66 overs at Lord’s Reserve last Saturday and will resume on 1/9 after losing the early wicket of Will Peterson.

The Nanson brothers, Tyler and Josh, were among the wickets again opening the bowling with two apiece along with Archie Crispin, but the rare figures of veteran Matt Lister stole the show, taking 3/5 off his 11.2 overs.

Captain Mitch Giggins said he was proud of his team’s efforts in the field, which has been a strong suit so far this season.

“We won the toss and bowled on a nice green deck and just tried to do what we did against Rovers, taking early wickets and putting the pressure on and I certainly wasn’t expecting

PLAY STRAIGHT: Ben Feldtmann will be looking to be among the runs tomorrow as he resumes at the crease with Mitch Giggins tomorrow at 1/9 chasing 114 for victory against Delatite.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie it to be as good as that,” he said.

“Generally we get a bit of spin up there but it wasn’t doing a whole lot, there was plenty of movement in the air but the spinners were

bowling pretty straight, thankfully they [Kent Braden and Lister] came on at a good time and tied up a heap of overs between them.

“Matt just kept bowling that fourth stump line and

because they were losing wickets, they wanted to just stay in and weren’t playing many shots, so he reaped the rewards on that.”

Colts will be wary of the Delatite bowling attack

which bowled Ovens Valley out for just 71 in their prior match to secure their first win of the season, with Joe Kelleher, Lachie Scales and Sam Bell securing three wickets

each on that occasion.

Giggins said he will be expecting his batters to rise above the pressure of the small total though, setting a target of at least 200 for his squad as they prepare for a tough run in the fixture.

“Our goal is to bat the 75 overs or as long as possible, we’ve got a couple of tough games ahead with Maggies and Yarrawonga,” he said.

“Obviously pending the result, lower totals are tricky and the pressure will be on but I expect people to chip in and if we do get past the total then to hang around and make good runs and not just stick our head in the air and start hacking away.

“Until we get the runs it’s pressure on but after that the same rules apply, respect the ball and play as if we’re playing against the Magpies or Yarrawonga.”

Giggins will resume at the crease with Ben Feldtmann who are seven and one not out respectively.

In other matches, Yarrawonga-Mulwala will look to win outright over Benalla having already surpassed their target of 107, and Ovens Valley will be chasing 229 for victory against Beechworth at Myrtleford.

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Cathedral year seven girls set a gold standard

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

STATE CHAMPS: Cathedral College Wangaratta’s state champion winning year seven girls hockey at Footscray on Monday. Back row: Lily Radnor, Elizabeth Kerr, Sophie Shallue, Amy Noble (teacher), Michelle Coulter, Layla Graham, Clodagh Way, Emily Liddell (insert), Akira Berry, Liv Davis, Julia Dielman. Front row: Imogen English. Sarah Rhodes, Marianne Edwards, Rhylee Turner (insert), Isabelle Pizzini, Taiya Huxley.

CATHEDRAL College Wangaratta had an extra buzz of excitement on Tuesday morning as they welcomed back their newly crowned state champion year seven girls hockey team, who won the title in Melbourne on Monday.

The year seven girls entered the state finals with no experience playing as a team and only two players registered with the Wangaratta Dragons who play on a weekly basis.

After winning their first two games, a 0-0 draw in their last group game meant Cathedral were made to wait on other results to qualify for the final, which fortunately went their way.

In a tense final with goals hard to come by, the girls were able to find the back of the net late in the game to claim the state championship 1-0.

Cathedral College sport coordinator, Matt Lane, said it was a completely unexpected result for the school, considering the experience of the team.

“It was the first time they played together in a game, which makes it even more amazing they went on to win the whole thing,” he said.

“Most of the girls are netballers but they just happen to be good athletes and naturally good ath-

letes pick up the hand eye coordination elements really quickly.”

Other schools including Footscray and Frankston went through divisional and regional competitions to qualify in the finals, whereas Cathedral as the only school in the North East to enter a hockey team qualified automatically.

A total of eight teams played off at Footscray split into two groups, with the top teams in each group playing off in the final.

The college also had teams in the year eight girls and year seven boys finals over the past week.

Lane said since the hockey pitch had been constructed at the school, the college has been registering teams into the state championships in recent years due to the easy access of the facilities.

“It makes it a lot easier for us to focus on hockey and do some proper training, and to encourage the kids to get involved when you’ve got a nice, new facility they can use,” he said.

“We’ve been training at lunchtimes for the past month or so; we’ve kind of been training them all together playing mini practice matches against each other.”

The newly crowned state champions were treated to a special morning tea with principal Nick Jones on Tuesday morning as they returned to school.

Table tennis spring competition in action THERE is fresh enthusiasm among the many new and old faces keen to get back to the tables after the break.

The first two rounds have mostly been very well balanced and competitive, with players travelling from around the North East to enjoy the action.

A new D Grade has been introduced and all grades are two person teams.

A Grade N.E. Ag. & Industrial (Ash Harding, Ash Wurtz) def

Plum Digital Hub (Mark Comensoli, Marcus Angehrn), final rubber score 3-2.

Singles wins: M Comensoli 1, A Wurtz 2, M Angehrn 1.

Doubles win to A Harding/A Wurtz.

Boralma Berkshire (A Lindner, A Lindner) def Somerset Comms (Tom Brown, Robert Voss), final rubber score 3-2.

Singles wins: Andrew Lindner 2, T Brown 1, Austin Lindner 1.

Doubles win to T Brown, R Voss.

B Grade Blue Raven (Andrew Higgins, Mick Gervasoni) def.

Auto 8 (Evan Kibble, Manni Poulos), final rubber score 4-1.

Singles wins: A Higgins 2, M Gervasoni 1, E Kibble 1, Doubles win to Higgins and Gervasoni.

Somerset Comms (Michael Bellingham, Dave Hudson), def N.E. Ag & Industrial (Steve Picken, Andrew Plum), final rubber score 3-2.

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Doubles to S Picken, Andrew Plum.

C Grade: Boralma Berkshire (Phil Densten, Matt Curran) def Brownles Builders (Jake Dell’oro, Liam O’Keefe), final rubber score 5-0.

Phil and Matt won all matches, the doubles was a close one but they took it in seven sets.

Blue Raven (Julie Lindner, Maxine Miller) def Plum Digital Hub (Phil Fitzgerald, Ryan Burrows), final rubber

score 3-2.

Singles wins: J Lindner 1, M Miller 2, P Fitzgerald 1.

Doubles win to Fitzgerald and Burrows.

D Grade Somerset Comms. (Michelle Bowd, Renee McCarthy) def Boralma Berkshire (John Wright, [sub] played non-preferred hand, Chloe Butterworth), final rubber score 4-1.

Singles wins: R McCarthy 2, M Bowd 1, J Wright 1.

Doubles win to M Bowd, R McCarthy.

Plum Digital Hub (Seth Knox, Reggie Kanaskar) def.

N.E. Ag. & Industrial (Paul Hughes, Stephen Algar), final rubber score 3-2.

Singles wins: S Knox 1, R Kanaskar 2, P Hughes 1, Doubles win to P Hughes S Algar.

Play will continue next week, Table Tennis pavilion at the Showgrounds venue open from 6pm for Juniors and Seniors play commences 7pm.

Enquiries Tom Brown 0429 809 927

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SOFT TOUCH MIA Younger plays a volley at the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Croquet and Pickleball Club’s junior competition on Saturday morning.

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Richards is back

2017 p premiership p Magpie gp Nick Richards returns to Wangaratta g after movingg home

A WANGARATTA premiership player is returning to Norm Minns Oval as the Magpies continue their recruiting haul.

2017 premiership ‘Pie Nick Richards will return home after spending a year at Northern Football League side Heidelberg

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Richards played two games at VFL outfit Williamstown in 2018 and travelled home to play for Wangaratta for the rest of that season.

“He’s a guy that can play on any line for us,” Reid said.

“It’s such a positive getting another local back

to the club, they’re the ones you want to get back – the guys who are born and bred in Wangaratta.

“He’s been home for a few months now and will jump into pre-season with the rest of the boys on Monday.”

Reid’s looking forward to testing Richards’ versatility.

“I’m actually not too sure where we’re going to play him yet,” he said.

“He’s a good runner and when you have that trait you can play anywhere on the ground, whether that be wing, half forward, half back or in the midfield.

“We won’t be putting any

pressure on him though, we’re just looking forward to getting a good person back to the club.”

Richards joins Brad Melville back at their home club in a massive boost to Wangaratta’s side, especially given they’re one-point players.

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