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YOU’RE WELCOME ANYTIME IN OUR CATHEDRAL FATHER Ken Goodger, Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral, is pleased to be able to welcome visitors back to the Wangaratta icon, following closures caused by COVID-19 restrictions, investigations after last year’s earthquake, and rats eating through the bellows of its historic Willis pipe organ.

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Rovers and Pies set for grand final re-match Sport

CASH FOR COURTS LABOR has pledged $3 million for the complete redevelopment of the Barr Reserve netball courts in Wangaratta to boost community sport.

Under the election promise made this week, funding would bring a total reconfiguration of the layout and re-surfacing of the courts, increasing the total number of courts from 15 to 16, arranged as a four by four grid.

Labor p pledge g $3 million for Barr Reserve netball reboot

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The Wangaratta Netball Association (WNA) estimate the total cost of the project will be around $5 million and hope to gain additional funds for the project and

will wait until further planning comes out from Netball Victoria before making a decision on whether the surface will be layered with Plexipave or bitumen.

Labor’s Northern Victoria MP Jaclyn Symes said Netball Victoria identified Wangaratta as a priority project and saw it as the perfect opportunity to promote the

cohesiveness of the community through the investment.

“The Barr Reserve is renowned for catering to nearly every sport, so we’re making sure we are keeping up with investment and we continue to encourage people to participate and indeed bring more people to the region, not just sport lovers but local businesses

as well,” she said.

“Facilities have lagged a little bit so we’re making sure we’re spending the money for the benefit of all kids and all people who want to play sport.

“Netball has always punched above its weight because people have always made do...you’ve got hard working volunteers and

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families that make sure young girls get to have a crack.

“Netball shouldn’t be second class to football, we want to make sure we’re giving investments in sports that are predominately women orientated and netball is one of the heaviest participated sports for young people in the country.”

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Man gets a three year sentence following return to serious crime A NORTH East man has been jailed for three years, after orchestrating a “violent attack” on a defenceless man with a hammer and filming himself carrying firearms late last year.

Benalla resident Jye Werkowski, 24, appeared via WebeX at Wangaratta Magistrates' Court yesterday from custody at Barwon prison, pleading guilty to 12 charges including weapons, drug trafficking and intentionally causing injury.

The court heard the accused had spent much of the past 12 months in custody, following his arrest on December 6 last year after he threatened to ‘drop’ (smash)

the windows of a Wangaratta woman's home in the early hours of December 2.

A 21-year-old victim was allegedly contacted by the accused via text message as he stood in a park near her home, urging the woman to open her front door, before he was said to have fled on foot as police arrived at the address.

Werkowski was ultimately arrested near Irving Street days after, when police seized a Samsung phone belonging to the accused which had videos and images saved of the accused showcasing various weapons, including a number of double-barrelled shotguns, while riding a bicycle.

A further search of Werkowski's Benalla home located an extendable baton, knuckledusters, a double edged knife and a crossbow.

Text messages were also uncovered detailing aspects of a methylamphetamine trafficking operation, including price guides, pictures of the drug and large sums of money.

Police prosecutor Constable Imogen Akers also presented video footage to be played before the court, depicting an attack where Werkowski and a co-accused used a strobe torch to disorientate a Benalla man as Werkowski viciously brutalised him with a hammer.

The court heard the victim, who could be heard on video apologising to Werkowski and stating he had tried to convince an unidentified woman to attend rehab, had suffered a broken left arm in the attack and could be seen bleeding from his head after he was forced to his knees by the pair.

Werkowski was also said to have threatened a Benalla family with a pig hunting knife last November, after the residents heard a commotion in their front yard.

The court heard Werkowski had been released from prison on August 23 last year after serving a 15-month sentence for firearm posses-

sion, and had returned to offending within weeks.

The 24-year-old was said to have weapons priors dating back to the children's court a decade ago.

Defence counsel Jonathan Rattray outlined his desire for his client to undergo a psychiatric assessment, however, admitted Werkowski had historically been pragmatic about accepting responsibility for his actions.

He acknowledged drugs and alcohol had played a part in the offending.

When questioned on his prospects for rehabilitation, Werkowski said he had hoped to be a father figure

for his young daughter.

“The last few years I haven't put a whole lot of thought into my future,” he said.

“I didn’t really care where I was headed.

“I want to get out and try and be a father for my daughter.”

In handing down a minimum sentence of 18-months without parole, Magistrate Peter Dunn said the justice system was simple.

“The more you come the worse it gets,” he said.

“You’re still a young man and there’s plenty of living left to do.

“If you keep going down this track you’ll miss out on your daughter's upbringing.”

Former drug syndicate member returns to court

HOORAY FOR UPGRADE: Wangaratta netballers were excited to hear of Labor’s election pledge of $3 million towards the redevelopment of the Barr Reserve netball courts this week. Pictured with the young netballers are Chaye Crimmins (Netball Victoria representative), Zuvele Leschen (Labor Ovens Valley candidate), Jaclyn Symes (Labor Upper House MP), Ann Lenten (WNA vice-president) and Rodney Dean (WNA secretary).

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Labor pledge $3 million for Barr Reserve netball reboot ■

From page 1 WNA secretary Rodney Dean said the club has been experiencing dwindling participation numbers due to the dangerous conditions of the current courts.

“Our courts haven’t been re-surfaced since the mid-80s, none of them are compliant with the current legislation through Netball Victoria

and to re-surface our courts, we have to make them compliant, we have to redesign the whole thing from scratch,” he said.

“At the moment we don’t have the drainage... all the water from court 15 still comes down to the other side of the courts and we need to look at everything when we redevelop it to make it safe.”

The Barr Reserve netball rooms will also be under redevelopment as a part of the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre upgrades.

Mr Dean said the upgrades will make the Barr Reserve one of the top netball precincts in the state and hopes to be able to host events such as the Netball Victoria’s state titles.

“We’ll look at other areas, the best I’ve seen is Pinks Park in Melbourne and I want to try and exceed what they have here in Wangaratta,” he said.

Ovens Valley Labor candidate, Zuvele Leschen, said she wanted to ensure female oriented sports in the region have access to first class facilities in the region to promote the growth of the

sport and community.

“We have always been behind the eight ball when it comes to financing sports participation (in women’s sport) and if we can provide them with the facilities, what they need and get the families involved, that builds the momentum you need to make the sport prominent,” she said.

A FORMER Wangaratta resident closely linked to the town’s methylamphetamine epidemic almost a decade ago will be committed to the County Court next year, after allegedly returning to the drug trade upon his release from prison.

The 40-year-old man, who now lives in North Melbourne, was arrested alongside three others in July as part of an investigation into an alleged drug manufacturing syndicate at a Bayswater factory.

Appearing via WebeX at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this week from custody at the Metropolitan Remand Centre, the defendant sat quietly in a green prison-issue sweater as a one hour committal was set for January 31, with crossexamination of a police informant to be undertaken in the interim.

The accused faces charges of traffic large commercial quantity of 1, 4 - Butanediol, traffick methylamphetamine, possess drug of dependence, possess articles for manufacture and prohibited person possess firearm.

More than 300 exhibits are alleged to have been seized from the Bayswater factory, including a rotary evaporator, a handgun, about 350 litres of 1, 4 - Butanediol, 70-100kg of precursor chemical, a quantity of methylamphetamine and scientific equipment.

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Flood ‘chokepoint’ concerns Tarrawingee g community’s y call for action after homes inundated near Hodgson g Creek

By RYAN MALCOLM B A TARRAWINGEE community action group plans to voice its flooding concerns to government representatives as early as next week, after a number of homes were impacted by riverine flooding at the weekend.

A monthly community meeting at the Tarrawingee Hall on Tuesday night saw around 30 locals in attendance, with flooding from Hodgson Creek following widespread heavy rainfall a key concern.

Tarrawingee properties near the creek's Great Alpine

Road R d crossing i , just j t westt off the Beechworth-Wangaratta Road intersection, were inundated with floodwater and the major roadway closed for upwards of 24 hours from Sunday morning.

Tarrawingee community group chairperson Allan Hooper said eight local community members had committed to join a local action group, with plans to present to the Rural City of Wangaratta, North East Catchment Management Authority (NECMA) and Regional Roads Victoria (RRV) next week on how the response could be im-

proved d going i forward. f d The recovery from major flooding of the Tarrawingee community in December of 2018 was led by State Government agencies, and Mr Hooper said the community was keen to have its voice heard going forward.

“There are two to three chokepoints along (Hodgson) Creek,” he said.

“The residents consider the (Great Alpine Road) bridge a chokepoint.

“This (flood event) was different (to 2018), where the only affected people were around the Great Alpine Road.

“Houses and “H d sheds h d were flooded - we believe it wouldn’t have flooded into houses if that chokepoint had been cleared.

“The Tarrawingee community wants to present a plan to government agencies - we realise this isn’t something that is fixed in months or even years.

“We want a commitment.”

SES and CFA crews used an excavator in an effort to clear tree matter which had accumulated under the bridge on Sunday, allowing water to drain and the Great Alpine Road to ultimately reopen on Monday morning.

Originating near Stanley, O i i ti St l Hodgson Creek winds through Everton Upper and then through Tarrawingee before flowing into the Ovens River south west of the township.

The Ovens River at Wangaratta fell below the moderate flood level (12.4m) yesterday afternoon after peaking at 12.64m on Tuesday morning.

Both the Ovens and King rivers are expected to remain around the moderate flood level over the coming days, with between 16 and 30mm of rain forecast for Wangaratta between tomorrow and Monday.

The off MeteoroloTh Bureau B M t l gy (the bureau) also outlined the possibility of a storm tomorrow afternoon and into the evening, with meteorologists closely monitoring the region's flood risk.

A sandbag collection point was last night held at Wangaratta SES' Handley Street premises, although crews did note they were not anticipating major flooding.

The risk of falling trees remains throughout the North East, with local SES crews responding to six calls for assistance on Wednesday alone after roadways were blocked by toppled trees.

Early voters flock in: pre-poll busy, postal votes well up

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OVENS Valley residents are wasting no time casting their vote in the Victorian election, with a whopping 89 per cent increase in postal votes in the electorate compared to the 2018 state election.

Early voting numbers attending pre-poll stations in Wangaratta and Yarrawonga are also up by 11 per cent in Ovens Valley over three days since polls opened on Monday, according to Victorian Electoral Commission figures.

It follows upwards trends right across Victoria over the first six days, with a 61 per cent rise in postal votes and a 68 per cent increase in early voters compared to 2018 numbers.

You no longer need a reason to vote early, and reasons for a rise in postal votes could be because of higher numbers of COVID infections in the state, or due to recent floods affecting communities and access to polling centres.

For Ovens Valley there have been 3035 voters lodge a postal vote in the first six days until Wednesday, com-

COLOURS CREW: Volunteers were ready and waiting at the VEC’s Wangaratta Early Voting Centre at 46 Murphy Street this week. pared to 1604 at the last state election in 2018, an increase of 89 per cent.

The first six days of postal votes lodged for Ovens Valley included 329 on Friday, 365 on Saturday, 627 on Sunday, 1267 on Monday, 133 on Tuesday and 314 on Wednesday.

The number of early voters is also well up with 4489 already heading to the polls, compared to 4038 in 2018, a slight increase of 11 per cent.

The first three days of early voting in Ovens Valley included 1281 on Monday, 1617 on Tuesday and

1591 on Wednesday.

Statewide there have already been 498,903 people lodge a postal vote over six days until Wednesday, compared to 309,379 at the same time during the 2018 election, an increase of 61 per cent.

Early voters have been busy as well with 401,526 heading to the polls so far compared to 238,731, a rise of 68 per cent.

Despite more than 1600 voting centres opening on the Saturday, November 26 Election Day, the Victorian

Electoral Commission (VEC) expected many Victorians choosing to vote early.

The VEC has also introduced extended early voting hours on three weeknights and a Saturday in response to voter demand.

Meanwhile, election commissioner Warwick Gateley said he was extremely disappointed by instances of poor behaviour by some party workers and campaign volunteers at a handful of early voting centres.

“Party and other campaign workers play an im-

portant role at elections and have the right to represent the interests of their party or candidate,” Mr Gately said.

“Where I draw the line is when voters, election staff, other volunteers and nearby traders feel unsafe or intimidated when trying to vote, work or play their role in the election.

“Our people have been trained to ask for collaboration and a harmonious environment.

“If their requests for cooperation are not met and the safety of others is at risk, I

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will seek police intervention, restrict volunteer numbers or take other measures open to me.”

• The Wangaratta Chronicle will commence in Monday’s edition a Q&A series with the Ovens Valley electorate’s seven candidates - Tim McCurdy (Nationals), Mark Bugge (Freedom Party of Victoria), Anna Wise (Family First Victoria), Zuvele Leschen (Labor Party), Aisha Slater (Animal Justice Party), Zoe Kromar (Australian Greens), and Julie Fidge (Liberal Democrats).

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Lib case to IBAC THE Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) yesterday referred its Matthew Guy/Mitch Catlin investigation to the Independent Broad– based Anti–Corruption Commission (IBAC) for further investigation.

Electoral Commissioner, Warwick Gately, said the VEC had exhausted its attempts to fully investigate what may constitute a breach of Victoria‘s funding and disclosure laws under section 218B of the Electoral Act 2002 (Vic).

"We became aware of suggestions that Mr Catlin was alleged to have tried to circumvent donation disclosure laws," Mr Gately said.

Despite public statements to the contrary, the VEC has not received full cooperation from those connected to its investigation.

While the VEC is not in a position to allege wrongdoing based on the allegations it has sought to investigate, the possibility of offences against the Act—including under section 218B—have also not been able to be discounted.

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Nats $2M promise for St Bernard’s Primary School

ST Bernard’s Primary School in Wangaratta will benefit from a Nationals Government, with an almost $2 million committed as part of The Nationals non-government school funding package.

Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, said that non-government schools

play an important part in educating local kids, and need to be supported.

“Our plan will provide $700 million to upgrade existing and build new Catholic and Independent schools across Victoria over the next four years.

“This commitment ac-

knowledges the important role non-government schools play in educating and supporting students.

“This funding for St Bernard’s in Wangaratta is an excellent investment into our local schools and flows off the back of our previous announcements that will see stu-

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THE North East Bushrangers basketball club will receive up to $60,000 if Labor is re-elected, the latest promise

by Zuvele Leschen, the Labor candidate for the Ovens Valley.

Ms Leschen announced the funding promise yesterday, expressing her delight about the “much needed injection”.

“I know how important a role sport plays in the life of the Wangaratta community,” she said.

“From the reactions I have so far, it’s clear that this money is much needed and will be greatly appreciated by the Bushrangers.”

One of the Northern Victoria upper house incumbents,

Jaclyn Symes, said she was proud to support the club.

“We know how loved this club is for the Wangaratta community and we are so proud to be backing it in,” she said.

“Only Labor will back Wangaratta’s North East Bushrangers.”

The commitment is on the back of a women’s health clinic for Northeast Health Wangaratta, one of 20 across the state under a returned Labor Government.

The Women’s Health Clinic will provide integrated and multi-disciplinary care specialising in areas such as contraception and pregnancy

choices, endometriosis, pelvic pain, and menopause complications.

It will operate five days per week with a mix of staff - such as a pelvic pain nurse, physiotherapist, psychologist and/ or a pain consultant - as well as specialists who operate out of the clinic such as gynaecologists, urologists and gastroenterologists.

“Patients will be able to be referred to the clinics from GPs and other specialists,” Mrs Leschen said, “But there will also be a walk-in service for women who need it - so they won’t need a referral and there won’t be a co-payment.

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dents achieving excellence in education,” Mr McCurdy.

“I am backing education in the Ovens Valley and ensuring that our kids get the best opportunities they can get.

“We need our fair share in the regions, which is what an elected Nationals Government will deliver.”

BUSINESS Wangaratta, the Chamber of Commerce hosted an introductory session for businesses to Meet the Candidates, at the Vine Hotel on Wednesday night.

Attended by at least 20 people, both houses were well represented by candidates, and a noted apology from Tania Maxwell and Zuvele Leschen.

Ovens Valley candidates who attended were Zoe Kromar, Mark Bugge, Julian Fidge and Tim McCurdy.

“Tim McCurdy said small business forms the backbone of our community, which is why I have backed them through the challenges of the past few years,” Business Wangaratta chair Dave Fuller said.

“Other candidates touched on the importance of individual freedoms, and the state of the climate and sustainable affordable housing WAS also a common thread.

“From the vast pool of candidates vying for upper house seats in the Northern Victoria region, we hosted Tim Quilty, Wendy Lovell and Rikkie Lee Tyrrell.

Ms Lovell and Mr Quilty are looking to retain a seat, while Rikkie, who has moved to the area, is keen to establish her family and place in the region.

“Ms Tyrrell said this election is the best chance to elect a government and cross bench that values Australian owned businesses, families and communities, and is committed to seeing regional Victoria reach its full potential,” Mr Fuller said.

“Overall it was a good opportunity to put names to faces and for businesses to reach out.”

Business Wangaratta will send a short survey to its database to get feedback regarding businesses’ challenges and opportunities, that they can then pass onto the successful candidates following the election.

Local MP blasts party preference decision

By RYAN MALCOLM INCUMBENT Northern Victoria MP Tania Maxwell has slammed a party deal which will direct Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party upper house preference votes to the Animal Justice Party at next week’s state election.

The Wangaratta-based politician denied knowledge of the deal in a scathing social media post, stating Northern Victorian preferences would subsequently go “against the livelihoods and interests of the people and farming communities that I’ve represented for four years”.

“I was never privy to deals negotiated and agreed by Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party that direct its upper house voting preferences in Northern Victoria to the Animal Justice Party,” she said.

“I would have demanded changes - that’s probably why I was kept in the dark.

“I’m appalled by the arrangement agreed by my party, and the worst is that it cannot be undone.”

Victoria’s Legislative Council is the only electoral system in the country where votes made above the line are awarded according to the par-

ty’s preference order.

Voters can vote below the line for specific candidates, as long as they direct at least five preferences on their ballot paper.

“Whatever the outcome on November 26, I’m proud of the work I’ve done since 2018 and of the team that works for me,” Ms Maxwell said.

“We’ve worked on the tough issues that no one else will tackle.”

Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party leader Derryn Hinch did not confirm whether Ms Maxwell had been consulted on the deal, which he said had been in planning for almost six months be-

fore the Animal Justice Party allegedly retracted their promise to in-turn list the DHJP as a party preference.

He said the switch had seriously impacted the chances of DHJP members being re-elected under the party preference vote.

“I’m disappointed - (Tania) has been a great member of parliament and I endorse her 100 per cent,” he said.

“We’re all coming at this from the same side - I don’t mind people playing dirty politics, but just don’t lie.

“I’ll do my damnedest to get (Tania) back in.”

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DOORS RE-OPEN: Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral Fr Ken Goodger says the Docker Street cathedral is seen not just as a place of worship for Anglicans, but a place for the community.

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Doors now wide open to cathedral visitors

PANDEMIC restrictions, an earthquake, and repairs sparked by rats gnawing on its historic organ have conspired to keep Wangaratta's Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral closed to the public outside worship hours for the greater part of the last two and a half years.

However, with COVID-19 restrictions having eased, postearthquake investigations revealing no structural damage to the building, and the organ now reinstated, the doors to the Docker Street icon have once again been opened to visitors.

Fr Ken Goodger, who has been Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral since 2014, said it was wonderful to be able to welcome visitors back to what is understood to be one of the largest regional cathedrals in Australia, located right in the centre of the rural city.

“People come here for many reasons; we get visitors from the wider area, and people from further afield who were married here or whose parents have some connection to the cathedral, as

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well as people who drop in to spend some quiet time,” he said.

Fr Goodger said in the wake of the toughest COVID-19 restrictions which had kept the doors closed, the September 2021 earthquake felt in Wangaratta saw scaffolding erected inside the cathedral to check for any damage - which was found to be only cosmetic rather than structural.

The scaffolding went up in December and was removed in July, limiting visitors during that time due to workplace health and safety issues, as human resources were not available to allow the cathedral to be kept open.

“During our closed period, if I was here and saw someone around, I’d ask if they would like to come inside and look - that was okay while someone could be there. We’ve had visitors from

all over the place, including a busload of people from NSW who happened to see the cathedral and stopped,” Fr Goodger said.

Following the removal of the scaffolding, repairs were arranged to the Henry Willis and Sons pipe organ, for which a fundraising drive was launched in 2018 after damage to the organ caused by rats nibbling on its leather bellows was discovered, having rendered the instrument unplayable.

The appeal surpassed the $100,000 sought to undertake the repairs, which has enabled the creation of an ongoing maintenance fund.

“While the organ was being repaired, we had to close the cathedral again, as there were pipes and bits and pieces everywhere,” Fr Goodger said.

However, the organ made a triumphant public return during the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues, being played by Tim Neal to accompany singer Rebecca Barnard in the popular Jazz Mass held at the cathedral on the

Sunday morning of the festival.

“It’s going very well, we’re very happy, and we'll look to have a celebration probably in February with an official welcome back to the organ, where we'll invite all the donors and people who made contributions and have a concert,” Fr Goodger said.

So with the work complete, the last few weeks has seen the cathedral open to visitors again between 8am and 5.30pm.

Rejuvenation of the nearby Cathedral Shop (which is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 4pm) is also taking place to complement what's expected to be increasing visitation.

“We have been back to normal for the last couple of weeks, and slowly but surely now that people realise we are open, more people are coming to visit,” Fr Goodger said.

“A number of people come in to Wangaratta to see the cathedral, on a ‘church-crawl’ of sorts.

“It’s seen not only as a place of worship for Anglicans, but as a place for the community.”

WORK opportunities being created with the Inland Rail project will be the focus of a special event in Wangaratta this month.

The Australian Rail Track Corporation's (ARTC) Inland Rail Skills Academy (IRSA) will hold a workforce development event on Wednesday, November 30 from 4pm to 6pm at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.

Inland Rail is expected to support around 1100 direct and indirect jobs in Victoria throughout construction and is focused on helping businesses grow their workforce ahead of the project.

Tens of millions of dollars will be spent on new works at Wangaratta and Glenrowan railway stations, with track realignments, removal of pedestrian bridges and the development of a pedestrian underpass.

Businesses attending the November 30 event will receive an overview of the Inland Rail project, an explanation of potential supply opportunities, a snapshot of the local labour market and information about support available from the Australian Government for businesses that take on apprentices and trainees.

Similar events held earlier this year in Queensland and New South Wales attracted attendees from local employment service providers, high schools, apprenticeship support agencies and the Australian Government.

Ed Walker, ARTC Victoria and South Australia projects general manager, said Inland Rail is about delivering real and lasting opportunities for regional communities.

“While we're expecting to generate direct and indirect jobs during construction, we're also working to prepare communities for other project opportunities by helping to upskill the local workforce,” he said.

“The event is a great opportunity for local businesses to meet with employment service providers and other stakeholders in the region to make connections and grow their workforce.

“The Inland Rail Skills Academy is focusing on building the skills needed for the next generation of rail workers, many of which will be based in regional communities ensuring the operation and maintenance of our new networks as they come online.”

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Come along to the Wangaratta swap meet on Sunday THE Wangaratta Lions Club Swap Meet is all set for a bumper market this Sunday, returning after a two year COVID-19 hiatus.

Staged at the Wangaratta Showgrounds, an anticipated 300 exhibitors are expected to have stalls on display from its 6am start.

Resuming also is the Shannons sponsored

“Yesterday’s Heroes Show N Shine” where you will see all the blasts from the past from the great days of the British, European and the heavy metal period of the US auto industry.

Vehicle entry will be from 7am with judging at 11am.

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RECOGNITION: Creating dishes inspired by produce from the kitchen garden, head chef Bodee Price and his team at Brown Brothers Restaurant are proud to have received a hat in The Age Good Food Guide Awards 2023.

Brown Bros’ hat gong in Good Food Guide

TAKING A PEEK: Thousands of bargain hunters are expected to make their way down to the showgrounds this Sunday for the Wangaratta Lions Club Swap Meet.

BROWN Brothers Restaurant in Milawa has been awarded a hat at The Age Good Food Guide Awards 2023, recognising the efforts of its head chef Bodee Price and kitchen team.

The winners were announced this week at an awards celebration in Melbourne, held for the first time in three years, acknowledging Victoria’s best restaurants.

Mr Price said the award recognised the incredible work, motivation and resilience of the restaurant and guest services team over the past 12 months.

“I’m incredibly proud of the team and the food and wine experiences we have been able to offer our guests - the

award highlights the passion and determination behind our food philosophy is working,” he said.

Brown Brothers said over the past year Mr Price and the entire team have reimagined the dining experience at the restaurant, now King Valley’s premier destination for good food and great wine.

They say the restaurant is designed to showcase everything Milawa has to offer, allowing guests to share Brown Brothers connection to the region.

Mr Price said he has taken the ethos of fresh produce - and a move towards minimal waste and sustainability and harnessed it into the menu at

Brown Brothers Restaurant, putting produce and quality at the forefront.

Inspired by native Australian flavours and intentionally designed using ingredients sourced from their own backyard - the kitchen garden is located just behind the Brown Brothers cellar door - his menu is guided by the seasons; the garden tended by chefs who pick fresh each day.

Three restaurants from North East Victoria picked up hats this year, with Brown Brothers Restaurant and Jones Winery Restaurant in Rutherglen collecting one a piece, while Provenance in Beechworth tops the local list having been awarded two.

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Mozzies out of control Pesky es y pest population popu at o spikes sp es following o o g widespread desp ead regional eg o a flooding ood g

BY RYAN MALCOLM rmalcolm@ nemedia.com.au

LOCAL pest controllers are increasingly being called to address a rise in the North East's mosquito population, after consistent flooding events provided the perfect breeding ground for the airborne pests.

Ordinarily breeding near bodies of stagnant water, the encroachment of floodwaters onto local properties in recent months has seen a spike in households inundated with the pests, leading to a reported increase in demand for mosquito control services.

Economic Pest Control branch manager Nicholas Scobie said households could limit their mosquito risk by reducing stagnant water and keeping grass mown where possible, in an effort to eliminate breeding opportunities.

“They’re (mosquitoes) going to be bad for most of the summer - we haven't had any of the high 30 degree days yet to dry it all out,” he said.

“In a normal year we’ll get a few (mosquito jobs) come in - this year it’s been much busier.

“After every general pest spray, people have been tacking on a mosquito spray

OUT OF CONTROL: Stagnant water throughout the rural city has provided the ideal breeding ground for the region’s mosquito population.

MAIN PHOTO: Kurt Hickling as well - we also do a foliage spray on top of a normal spray.

“We can’t really give a warranty on a spray that it will last six months - it’s probably going to last more like three to four months.

“It doesn’t help if you let that grass grow.”

The Rural City of Wangaratta was recently designated as a priority area for the Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine, with eligibility crite-

ria expanded to combat the rare mosquito-borne virus.

More than 99 per cent of JE infections are asymptomatic and subclinical, with around one per cent of people infected subsequently developing a clinical disease.

A Department of Health spokesperson confirmed no cases of Japanese encephalitis had been found in mosquitoes or animals since statewide surveillance efforts began earlier this year.

“Warm and wet weather will bring with it more mosquitoes - that’s why we've stepped up mosquito surveillance activity, such as trapping, earlier than usual this year,” the spokesperson said.

“People in areas experiencing mosquito activity are recommended to undertake protective measures now and over the coming months to protect themselves against mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases.

“Protective measures to avoid mosquito bites include wearing long, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing, using personal insect repellents, emptying containers holding water regularly, and avoiding mosquito-prone areas, especially at dusk and dawn.”

The spokesperson also noted councils in high-risk areas for mosquito-borne diseases such as Ross River Virus and Japanese encephalitis had been provided with

vector control equipment to undertake larviciding and adulticiding of local mosquito populations.

A Rural City of Wangaratta spokesperson was unable to confirm whether the region had been provided with equipment to manage mosquitoes in the local area.

“At this stage there are no plans in place or preparations being made, to undertake mosquito control,” the spokesperson said.

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Separating the wheat from the chaff

FACEBOOK users this week commented on the Victorian Electoral Commission’s decision to refer its Matthew Guy/Mitch Catlin investigation to the Independent Boardbased Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) for further investigation.

WITH just over a week to go in this state election campaign, the accusations, vitriol and million dollar spending promises are flying left, right and centre.

This includes shonky preference deals determining upper house seats, and the VEC referring its investigation into the Liberals to the Independent Broad–based Anti–Corruption Commission (IBAC) to fully investigate what may constitute a breach of Victoria‘s funding and disclosure laws.

The concern is that many of these issues are unlikely to be resolved until after the election, leaving voters somewhat out on a limb.

Individuals, as always, have to simply decide themselves, choosing the candidate or party they believe will provide the type of government they want.

Voters have to decide who they can trust and which million dollar promises will actually benefit their own community best.

Wangaratta Chronicle journalists have, in the past, contacted recipients of such big spending promises only with the lucky receiver to say they were totally unaware of the funding and some didn‘t even know how they would use it.

But you can bet it was a great photo opportunity for the candidate.

It‘s probably naive to think that one day there may be a cap on election promises, set by an independent arbiter, when we still don‘t have caps on election spending, but that doesn‘t mean it‘s not worth looking at.

Hopefully, the tone of this campaign can lift, otherwise we are not far from the USA experience where losing candidates will be crying foul over election results, and even storming houses of parliament to vent their frustration.

Such behaviour is the surest way to kill democracy that there is.

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Local public reserves should not be for sale

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THE Rural City of Wangaratta’s proposal to sell off part of the beautiful Kiwanis Park for a subdivision of six homes is horrific in my mind.

The area is a magnificent open space surrounded by high density living at its best.

Why add more homes in this already crowded mix?

Look elsewhere for your land.

An upgraded playground shouldn’t be dangled as a sweetener to this blatant land grab, and parks, reserves and public spaces should be off limits.

This public land is vital for the pleasure, health and wellbeing of the community surrounding it and for the city as a whole.

With improvement, it’s a facility which could equal any other such venue within Wangaratta.

The unique family swimming pool was taken from this community, so surely another dip into the Yarrunga basket is a step too far.

I am actually very sad and upset that this proposal could even be considered, and that submissions to the proposal end November 18 (today).

Thanks to the Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability Inc, I became aware of this issue.

I wonder how many in this city have any idea what else is planned for the land in their neighbourhood.

Nancy Hupfield, Wangaratta

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Alan Schwarz: Matt must step down today

YOUR editorial in Monday’s Chronicle described Tim McCurdy’s win of Ovens Valley at the last election as a landslide.

Given that he received fewer primary and fewer two party preferred votes in 2018 compared with 2014, as well as a substantial drop in the percentage of votes, that is hardly a landslide.

Words matter.

Viviane King, Milawa Editor’s note: The top three in the last state election after preferences were Tim McCurdy (Nats) 51.92%, Kate Doyle (ALP) 24.10%, Tammy Atkins (Independent) 23.98%. Two party preferred after preferences: Nats 62.62% ALP 37.38%.

Selling natural assets is too high a price THE proposal to invest in facility upgrades

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MURPHY ST MAGIC: A dozen October Glory (Acer rubrum) trees are a new addition to Wangaratta’s Murphy Street centre median strip between Reid and Ford streets. The trees will increase the shade and beauty of the area, and fairy lights will be hung to continue the sparkling theme of the riverside and Reid Street.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling at Bindall Avenue Park is a great idea.

However, the plan to rezone and subdivide Kiwanis Park in order to finance it raises a number of concerns.

Kiwanis Park holds a small stand of beautiful remnant trees that form an ecosystem which provides a significant contribution to Wangaratta’s overall biodiversity and is part of Wangaratta’s ongoing cultural and natural history.

There appears to be no provision to protect this natural public asset.

A genuine commitment to a sustainable future for our municipality and liveability in an increasingly warming environment, should actively protect, maintain and extend biodiversity, including shade and habitat providing trees.

This proposal is especially disappointing in light of previous events in Wangaratta, where irreplaceable remnant trees were removed to make way for “clean slate” development.

Furthermore it strikes one as odd, that the finances required for improving facilities at Bindall Avenue Park should be made directly dependent on the sale of Kiwanis Park.

Wangaratta residents should not have to make a choice between losing parkland containing a stand of meaningful trees and an upgrade to adjoining facilities.

Surely the financial resources required could be secured from other sources and given priority in future council budget plans with appropriate allocations.

Rose Wedler, Wangaratta

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on a police investigation of an early Sunday morning crash on Grey Street, where the driver fled his wrecked Ford XR6 Falcon which hit the rear of a parked Toyota Hilux.

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Facebook users also commented on the overruling of a council officer’s recommendation by all but one of the Rural City of Wangaratta councillors to refuse a permit to build a dwelling at 204 Upper King River Road, with original concerns around flooding risks.

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Jack Carruthers: I’d reckon the Planning Department are better qualified to make these decisions

Facebook users also commented on the Inland Rail project works at Wangaratta and Glenrowan railway precincts which are set to start by the end of the year and will be a part of a $200 million infrastructure spend in the North East.

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Tweet Arts Desire TWITTER users over the last week tweeted about an ex Wangaratta High School student’s guest speaker appearance back at the school, memories of floods that have hit the region in the past and the current floods causing road closures in the rural city.

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Simon Evans @Se77Evans Few road closure around Wangaratta. Looking at how quickly the rivers & creeks are rising I’d reckon there’s going to be a lot more closing tomorrow.

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$580,000 car clean-out for Benalla mum A BENALLA mum was completely oblivious to winning a $580,000 TattsLotto prize for more than four months, revealing the lottery ticket was in her car among a pile of old receipts the entire time.

She held one of the nine division one winning entries across Australia in TattsLotto draw 4273, drawn Saturday, July 2, and scored a division one prize of $580,525.35.

The winning entry was unregistered, which meant officials from The Lott had no way of contacting the ticketholder to break the life-changing news and had to wait for her to come forward.

“I didn’t know about the win this entire time,” the Benalla woman said.

“I’ve been driving around with this lottery ticket worth $580,000 in my car for more than four months.”

The mother said she plans on using her winnings to help her family buy a house and enjoy a long-overdue holiday.

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WIT’S END: Life has started to come apart at the seams for Paul Bratter (Shane Tomkins) in Barefoot in the Park, which opens tonight. PHOTO: Joanne Pane

WHAT happens when an idealistic young married couple move into their first apartment in New York and realise the honeymoon seems well and truly over.

That’s the premise of Wangaratta Players’ latest production, Barefoot in the Park, by Neil Simon, which opens tonight at 7.30pm at at the Stage Door in Evans Street.

Throw in the bride’s widowed mother, a flamboyant European neighbour, an exhausted delivery man and an Irish phone technician and you have an hilarious comedy that remains one of the most popular ever written for the stage.

Directed by Fiona Evans, the cast includes Jess Grant and

Shane Tomkins as newlyweds Corrie and Paul Bratter, Shane Douthie as Victor Valasco, Colette Quin as Ethel Banks, Leo Harwood as Harry Pepper and Bob Head as the delivery man.

The Stage Door theatre also has a licenced bar which is open before and after the show for your enjoyment.

The production continues tomorrow night at 7.30pm, Sunday matinee at 2pm and again next Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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A MOVE to release de-identified road footage submitted to Crime Stoppers to the public will hope to curtail a rise in reckless and careless driving on Victorian roads.

Following a marked increase in the number of Victorian road deaths in 2022, Crime Stoppers Victoria chief executive Stella Smith said the organisation would take the unusual step of making the footage public, to warn drivers their behaviour could be videoed and subsequently investigated by police.

Some 217 motorists have lost their lives on Victorian roads so far this year, 10.7 per cent more than at the same time last year and well above the five-year average of 203.

“We are always protective of those who come to Crime Stoppers with information and have never released footage of this nature,” Ms Smith said.

“It is important that drivers understand that they never know who’s watching and risk-taking behaviour can be recorded at any

time, shared with Crime Stoppers and investigated by police.

“It is a simple process to upload pictures and/or videos, and can be done on a mobile or computer - you can even choose to remain anonymous.”

According to road policing Superintendent John Fitzpatrick, dashcam footage could be an incredibly powerful investigative tool which can assist police identify reckless offending.

“Whether it’s hooning, deliberate-

ly ignoring traffic signals or driving distracted, careless and reckless driving won’t be tolerated - these drivers show a clear disregard for not only their own safety, but for the safety of all road users,” he said.

“The penalties for careless and reckless driving are significant, with fines in the thousands, vehicle impoundment and even potential jail time.”

Video footage of reckless or caring driving can be uploaded to crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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Tough fire season expected Sodden gground anticipated p to p present tanker challenges g for North East CFA brigades g

By RYAN MALCOLM WANGARATTA firefighters are preparing for a challenging fire danger period, with soggy conditions throughout the region causing a rethink of how traditional tankers will be used.

Rains and recent flooding events have left much of the North East sodden, with the risk of major forest fires significantly reduced for the second consecutive year.

However, with dry weather expected early next year, the region is set to brace for a threatening grassfire season.

South Wangaratta brigade held its pre-season meeting last week, and while the region has been free from serious fire danger in recent years, captain Lesley Forman said the landscape offered an ongoing risk.

“Touch wood, we’ve been fairly clear so far - the threat is always there of the grassland, because there is quite a lot around,” she said.

“We also have the urban interface so with all of the housing developments there,

that threat to houses, to infrastructure, the railway line - if anything does start up with grassfires they’re in the firing line.

“Because we go up into the Warbys you always have that (as well) - previously it’s been tinder dry and you’re waiting for that to ignite, this year there’s still the possibility and with the storms (coming) the chance of lightning strikes up in the hills is intensified.”

Ms Forman said the wet weather would not only increase the risk of grass growth, with fallen trees and uncured hay anticipated to pose real danger to residents during the upcoming fire danger period.

She said the wet nature of the soil would also require brigade members to consider their use of tankers throughout the season.

“You normally think about (trees) in terms of fire but in general with safety a lot of trees have been dropping,” she said.

“And this season - like many brigades - we’re going to have think twice before taking a

CONSTANT THREAT: The Warby Range (pictured backburning in 2018) are a constant risk during fire danger periods, according to South Wangaratta fire brigade captain Lesley Forman. tanker off the road, because a bogged tanker isn’t going to be of much assistance to anybody.

“If you were going to put hay in haystacks and it doesn’t cure properly, then we’re going to have an increase in haystack fires, but also the num-

ber of structures you might have out in a paddock somewhere - if you’re going to have a structure fire, we still can’t get in to attack a structure fire easily without considering where we put tankers.

“So there might be an awful long hose laid out and people

having to walk a long way to get to it, so that’s something we definitely have to consider.”

Ms Forman said it was particularly important homeowners throughout the region considered their fire preparedness and checked

in with their neighbours.

“Of course thinking about reducing any load in terms of grass and scrub, but also perhaps thinking about where things are - have you got a lot of stuff stacked up against structures that could ignite and create things?” she said.

“It’s making sure you don’t have machinery near haystacks, so you don’t lose hay and machinery.

“I guess the other thing to think about is checking on your neighbours and being aware of any who might need some support or maybe need some help to get out of a home if there’s a problem.

“The other thing we talked about was the mental wellbeing of everyone in the community - people have been through fires, a pandemic, now floods which has had impacts on finances with people who might have put in crops and now can’t.

“It’s just that mental wellbeing.”

The state’s first fire danger period was last week designated to begin in Mildura from November 21.

Milawa market set to bring town’s brand-new hall to life THE new look Milawa Hall will this month host one of its first events since its recent re-development.

The Milawa market on Saturday, November 26, will have more than 20 stallholders offering goods from clothing, fishing gear, treats, art and crafts and more.

The market will be running from 9am until 1pm and a bacon and eggs breakfast will be on sale until 10:30am and scones, jam and cream along with slices, tea and coffee and soft drinks for morning tea.

ON DISPLAY: Jodie Butler, Wendy Reid and Pam Knox are looking forward to having their jewellery at the Milawa market next weekend.

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Learn from a master Former World Cup champion skateboarder Renton Millar to coach youth in Wangaratta

SKATEBOARDERS in Wangaratta will have the chance to learn from a former national and world champion and Olympic judge when Renton Millar visits this month to provide free lessons at the Edwards Street and Mitchell Avenue skate parks.

Lessons will be held at Edwards Street on Friday, November 25 from 4.15pm to 5.15pm and 5.30pm to 6.30pm, followed by lessons at Mitchell Avenue on Saturday, November 26 at 10am to 11am and 11.15am to 12.15pm.

Then from 12.30pm on the Saturday, there will be a competition overseen by Renton, offering locals the chance to show off their best tricks on skateboard, scooter or BMX, with all levels of ability encouraged to take part.

Renton, who has been skating for 36 years, said he was looking forward to visiting Wangaratta to check out the skills of locals, and to offer some tips.

The former World Cup vert champion and fourtime Australian bowl and vert champ, who has just

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returned from hosting the world championships of vert skating in Argentina, has a passion for teaching skateboarding and running competitions through his Shredability organisation.

A senior world skate judge who works on Olympic qualifying events around the world, Renton innovated no-handed flip tricks on vert ramps, such as 360 flip 5-0s and kickflip nose grind shove-its, and was known for his big ollies and smooth style.

After founding Shredability in 2014, the following year saw him create King of Concrete, Australia’s premier national level series of bowl, park, vert and street competitions, sanctioned by the Australian Skateboarding Federation.

He brings to coaching a wealth of experience drawn from the United States, China, Europe and Australia, from an Olympic coaching course in Istanbul and

EXPERIENCED: Renton Millar, a national and world champion skateboarder and an Olympic judge, will lead skateboard coaching sessions in Wangaratta on November 25 and 26.

PHOTO: Transition

I know loads of shortcuts that can help people avoid the pain.

- Renton Millar judging seminars in Brazil, Australia and Turkey.

Renton has judged five world championships of park and vert, and was the head judge at all Australian Olympic qualifying events in 2020 in the disciplines of

street and park.

He has also helped design some of the most prominent skate parks in Australia.

“I still skate all the time, and it’s good to be able to pass on the knowledge I’ve gained,” he said.

“I know loads of shortcuts that can help people avoid the pain; the aim is to make sure learning is as pleasant and fun as possible, and for people to leave the lessons with more skills.

“The key is to take it step by step, and not to jump too far ahead of your skills.

“I’ve been lucky enough to do this for a job.

“It’s amazing, and while I’ve definitely worked hard, I love the feeling you get from skating, the satisfaction you get - physically, mentally and socially, it's really good for you.

“It’s given me everything in my life.

“For me, the most important thing is to keep skating, and coaching; there's such a good energy around it.”

With skateboarding now part of the Olympics, which saw Renton serve as a judge for Tokyo 2020 and will see him take the role of head judge at the Olympic-qualifying world championships of park skateboarding in

January, he said he'd seen huge growth in the sport in recent years.

“There are so many rad skate parks around,” he said.

You can register for the Wangaratta coaching sessions by booking at shredability.eventbrite.com While there will be some boards available at the Wangaratta coaching sessions on November 25 and 26 for those who don't have their own, participants are asked to bring along a helmet due to COVID prevention measures.

“Rock up and enjoy skating, no matter what your ability,” Renton said.

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NORTHEAST HEALTH WANGARATTA - CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF CARING

A continuous learning curve Kevin Vaughan g has experienced p and initiated signifi g cant change g in his 35 yyears at NHW

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uring his 35 years working at Northeast Wealth Wangaratta (NHW) Kevin Vaughan has pretty much seen it all.

In fact, he has played a key role in establishing, teaching and developing many of the modern workplace systems found at NHW today.

Kevin trained at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne, one of 10 males of the 80 nurses at that time.

After almost a decade of nursing at various hospitals and travelling up and down the east coast of Australia and overseas, Kevin returned to Wangaratta for what was meant to be a temporary stay with his future wife Monika.

The couple met when both were working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

After starting at NHW in 1987 in a short term position as an ICU nurse with plans to head west as an outback nurse, an offer to teach student nurses at the hospital‘s training centre seemed too good an opportunity to pass up.

“I thought it was a good opportunity so planned to stick around for a year or two prior to heading off after that,” he said.

The couple bought land at Whorouly and suddenly it seemed they were reasonably settled.

When the nursing school closed Kevin became the manager of the Staff Development Unit which he discovered required copious records leading to a mountain of paperwork.

“Computers were just coming in so I started taking an interest in the advantages they could provide,” he said.

“Back in 1985 I did a computer course, which was more about the hardware, and I had also had a few days working in a bank‘s computer department, which I found didn‘t really suit me.

“When I began in management roles at the hospital, with so much paperwork, I decided I needed to understand software.”

Kevin began developing his own software for better record keeping, which he found effective.

“I‘ve always believed in continuous improvement to the systems we work with,” he said.

“It‘s motivating, I find it difficult to do the same thing day after day without searching for a better way – whether it‘s incremental or exponential, we always need to be looking at improving what we do.

“It worked for me and other managers started to use it.

“As different needs arose, I developed different systems and a lot are still being utilised today at NHW. “It adds to the satisfaction of going to work; knowing that I may not be directly helping a patient these days, but I‘m helping someone who is.”

From those relatively humble beginnings, Kevin has played a key role in developing many of the systems that help keep our modern health service ticking along day to day.

The variety of roles he has played have also been invaluable in understanding the needs of departments and staff to better align those workplace systems.

This includes developing and maximising the efficiency of specific clinical systems enabling clinical handover, patient transport, surgical waitlist management, emergency patient tracking, staff health information system, upgrading and improving the hospital‘s utilisation of the rostering and payroll systems, and regional coordination of the Hume Region Workforce Systems Group.

“Our handover system software for instance allows clinical staff to record and update patients‘ statuses relatively easily compared to how it used to be, when it was done with a conversation and handwritten notes that were basically used just the once,” Kevin said.

“Security and privacy is paramount.”

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NEVER ENDING STORY: Kevin Vaughan believes NHW will always be a place of change in the ongoing search for improved care for patients.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling COMMUNITY members are invited to help Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) celebrate its 150th anniversary on Wednesday, December 7 at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre (WPACC) from 10am to 2pm.

This year marks 150 years since our public hospital opened on the Green Street site NHW currently occupies.

The theme of the event is “Building on healthy foundations”, offering an opportunity for community members to get a glimpse into the past, present and future of the health service.

Entry is free.

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evin said during his time at NHW he has seen a notable increase in patient throughput and complexity, increased staffing requirements, and an improvement in facilities and equipment.

“The use of technology now is something that was a pipedream back when I started, but even now we still have a long way to go,” he said.

The change in technology has been dramatic and continuous Kevin said; he began with typewriters, graduated to computers and now handheld mobile devices are the norm.

“It actually seems like we have less time now because we have the systems to do more. Paradoxically, if we acquire better time saving

systems we may in fact end up with less time,” he said.

“For younger people, this is their ground zero, the base that they will build from.”

Staffing remains one of the biggest challenges facing NHW according to Kevin, along with the continued need for additional funding to maintain current facilities and meet the demands of the future.

“As a regional centre there will always be a mix of employees who stay long term while others will be short term. Each have their value,” he said.

“The challenge now is trying to attract people and then retain them, like all businesses.”

He said NHW, certainly from his experience, offered

many positives for potential staff looking for a variety of roles.

“The hospital is like a village in itself with the variety of positions available, allied health, medical, nursing, finance, engineering, catering, supply, administration, IT, there are just so many options.”

As in any workplace or team environment, particularly one as close knit as NHW, it‘s the people who have left the most lasting impression on Kevin.

“Like most hospitals, NHW‘s is a microcosm of the Australian population,” Kevin said.

“There have been many great inspiring people work here.

“To point a few out

wouldn‘t be doing justice to others.

Kevin has confidence the next generation has what it takes to take up the baton from those who have gone before.

“There is the same mix in ability of young people now as when I was younger,” he said.

“It was probably easier to make change back then because there was so much improvement needed.

“There is now more focus on individuals taking greater responsibility for their own health.

“I think the next generation has the same potential to make change in a different world.

“Their expectations and society‘s in general have increased.”

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Same Time Next Year takes out Georgy’s top award

By BELINDA HARRISON THE 49th annual Georgy Awards for theatre productions during the 2021/2022 season were held in Mooroopna on Saturday night with three local productions and their talented cast and/or crew up for awards.

Wangaratta Players productions of “Catholic School Girls” directed

by Gillian Leonard and “Same Time Next Year” directed by Natalie Sullivan received several nominations each, and Allegro Theatre Company Yarrawonga was nominated for their run of “The Shoehorn Sonata” directed by Jessica Feeby.

Same Time Next Year took out the top gong as well as Best Performance in a Play by Alison Comensoli.

Director Natalie Sullivan said she ‘couldn’t believe it’ when she found out she had won.

“I wanted it to happen so badly so

I couldn’t believe it when I actually did,” she said.

“I had to pretend (the awards) weren’t happening on Saturday because I knew I would be so disappointed if I didn’t win.”

Natalie wasn’t in attendance as she was on a hiking trip and not due back until after the awards were held, however her two cast members Alison Comensoli (who played Doris) and Rick Harnwell (who played George) were there to represent the show, and their own nominations for Best Performance in a Play.

“Rick sent me a text saying congratulations and there was a photo of my name and the award name.

“I was so happy, and then for Alison to take out Best Performance in a Play, that’s just wonderful.”

While it was Natalie’s first role as director, she had been involved with the Players previously so she said she

WINNING DEBUT: Natalie Sullivan’s direction for Same Time Next Year saw the production take out Best Play at the 2022 Georgy awards.

PERFECT TOGETHER: Alison Comensoli said she shares her Best Performance award with husband Rick as without him on stage with her, it wouldn’t have been possible. didn’t feel like it was her first time.

“I have been involved with the Wangaratta Players for a long time, including being on the committee and I had worked with Lorraine Monshing a number of times so, really, I learnt how to be a director from the master.

“I give full credit to Lorraine for teaching me so much.”

In addition to the major awards, Same Time Next Year also received a nomination for Natalie for Excellence in Artistic Design for Wig Design and Styling.

Alison, Rick and daughter Maygen have six Georgy awards between them so while it was not Alison’s first win, she felt blessed to receive another accolade.

“I feel very humbled to have won

another Georgy and I share my Best Performance award with Rick, because without him by my side on stage it wouldn’t have been possible,” Alison said.

“Rick and I were privileged to play opposite each other in this beautiful play; these opportunities don’t come up very often so we were thrilled to be cast by Nat in Same Time Next Year,” Alison said.

“Over the years, I have been extremely lucky to have been cast in some amazing shows and played some amazing roles.”

Alison said they were all excited to win Best Play as the entire cast and crew worked hard to produce a brilliant play.

“The dedication of all involved, the cast, the crew and particularly

Nat Sullivan who was a first time director and practically put her life on hold to live and breathe the dream to put this show on was just amazing,” Alison said.

As mentioned, Catholic School Girls was nominated alongside Same Time Next Year for Best Play as well as Achievement in Direction for director Gillian Leonard and four of the cast members Christine Duff, Lyndal Perry, Kirsty Woods and Shoshanna Griffin were nominated for Best Performance in a Play.

While Catholic School Girls didn’t take out any awards, director Gillian Leonard said she and the cast were proud of their nominations and they congratulated Natalie, Alison and Rick on their win.

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Gladys turns 103 RESIDENT at Wangaratta St Johns and Respect, Gladys Ellis, celebrated her 103rd birthday last Friday surrounded by loving family and friends.

Gladys’ son Roy Ellis, on behalf of his sisters Faye and Cheryle, thanked all guests who attended.

“We would like to thank

all the staff at St Johns and Respect for putting on this afternoon tea and providing the excellent care she has had since being a resident here since 2015,” he said.

Ms Ellis was born in Yea in 1919, one year after the end of the First World War. Roy said his mum was known as a very good driv-

er, driving until she was 95, earning her the nickname ‘granny with the go’, unbeknown to her.

“She has journeyed through her long life with no serious illnesses or accidents, and by her appearance, which is fantastic, she looks so happy and well,” he said.

HAPPY FAMILY: Son Roy Ellis and daughters Cheryle Le Lievre and Faye Rowe together with Gladys Ellis for her 103rd birthday at St Johns and Respect on Friday. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

SWEET CAKE: Gladys Ellis being presented with her delicious looking birthday cake.

BRIGHT SMILES: Gladys Ellis looking as happy as ever celebrating her 103rd birthday with daughter Cheryle Le Lievre and grandaughter Ondine Le Lievre.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY

Eastern Blue-tongue, the true little Aussie battler MERLIN TZAROS, aged 13, has had a keen interest in nature, especially reptiles, for several years. He has contributed this weeks’ article.

ONE of the most iconic, well-known, and likeable reptiles in Australia can be found in most backyards in North East Victoria.

The Eastern Blue-tongue is a species of skink ranging in many different colour forms and patterns.

They are the largest species of blue-tongue in Australia, equal in size to its desert-dwelling cousin, the Western Blue-tongue.

These popular little critters are known for their spectacular defence display, where they flatten their bodies to look more imposing to potential threats, make a deep, low, hissing noise, and, most importantly, open their mouths wide and stick out that brilliant blue tongue.

These vibrant hues are a universal symbol in the natural world: the more

colourful it is, the more deadly it is.

However, some creatures can trick predators into believing that they are dangerous when, really, they are absolutely harmless, and the Eastern Blue-tongue is no exception.

This lizard has a specialised jaw and much larger, rounder rear teeth to help crush hard, resistant, foods like some types of fruit.

They eat mainly vegetable matter (up to 90 per cent of their diet is made up of plants), particularly berries and flowers.

However, the Eastern Blue-tongue sometimes preys on insects, such as slow-moving beetles, and snails.

This can cause quite a problem, as many people use snail pellets which, like many other poisons, stays in a snail’s system even after it has died.

This means that when any unlucky blue-tongue consumes a poisoned snail, it too is poisoned.

TRUE BLUE: The Eastern Blue-tongue looks more dangerous than its bite.

PHOTO: Chris Tzaros (Birds, Bush and Beyond)

There are many alternatives to snail pellets, such as lime, crushed eggshells, and wood ash, which can be scattered in rings around certain areas to act as barriers against snails.

Utilising these other options will make a huge difference when it comes

to keeping our little friends safe.

The Eastern Blue-tongue is monogamous, meaning that it mates with the same partner for its entire life.

They spend the majority of the year by themselves, foraging alone and roaming around but, when spring

comes, they follow scent tracks left by their partner and, amazingly, find their way back to their mate to reproduce.

The Eastern Blue-tongue is a common but cute little beast with complex and intriguing behaviour.

Please help these lizards

by using the alternative options to snail pellets as mentioned earlier, keeping small patches of blue-tongue habitat in your backyard - bits of leaf litter, bark, and fallen logs - and keeping your dog away from the lizards if you see one.

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Wenda’s vibrant, abstract art explores outside of the lines

By ANITA McPHERSON A COLLECTION of artworks which reflect the artist’s captivation with the many forms of lines found around us, both in the natural landscape and in man-made contributions, has opened at the Art Gallery on Ovens.

More than a dozen pieces are on display and resident artist Wenda Grant said her work has evolved in a number of ways, including moving away from watercolours, to working on a larger scale with acrylics.

“I think I’m working out my style a bit more and taking a few risks,” she said.

“I’ve called the exhibition Outside Of The Lines because I’m perhaps not following all the rules and I’m being a bit more definite with my marks while having a clearer picture of where I’m going, which I guess comes from experience.”

Wenda paints in an abstract style and likes to use a lot of bright colour to express herself.

In the past she has compared painting to flower arranging, as it’s all about the balance of shapes and colours that make a good composition, and this time she’s had fun with colours like turquoise, violets and blues.

Visits to a family holiday house on the Great Ocean Road, the beauty of the coastline in all seasons and memories of the beach holidays of childhood, all figure in this latest body of work.

“Some of them are quite loud (when it comes to colour) but it’s what comes out of me,” said Wenda.

“Quite often the ocean creeps into my work and the incredible beauty of the sky and I’m also using stiffer brushes to create a wave-like look.

“Most of the paintings have some sort of the linework on them, rather than the flowy, abstract shapes of earlier years - which someone described as being more graphic.”

An official opening event will be held at the gallery today from 5pm to 7pm with music by Yar-

SHAPE SHIFTING: Artist Wenda Grant says she’s enjoyed taking more risks with her latest body of work, inspired by the ocean and the lines in the landscape.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling rawonga musician, Alana White and all are welcome to come along.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND

Neil Simon play in Wangaratta

King Valley winery weekend

SEE the Wangaratta Players production Barefoot in the Park, Neil Simon’s longest-running hit play, when it opens in Wangaratta tonight.

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

Barefoot in the Park will run at the Stage Door in Evans Street tonight through to November 27 with tickets at www.trybooking.com/CDTGR.

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

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

Hosted by King Valley Arts Presents, tickets are $30 per person available from www.kingvalleyarts.com.au which includes supper provided by the hall committee.

Moyhu Garden Expo on Saturday IT will be full steam ahead for the Moyhu Lions Country Market and Garden Expo being held on Saturday in Moyhu from 8am until 12pm at the Lions Park (or the recreation reserve if raining).

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

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

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

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

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

PROSECCO FLING: Enjoy the festival vibe at Pizzini Wines this weekend when the Whitfield winery holds it Prosecco Fling. While some look forward to enjoying an Italian-style long lunch with entertainment provided by Roving gypsy band Bric a Brac, all are welcome to soak up the atmosphere in the grounds on either Saturday or Sunday from 11am until 4pm with food stalls, an outdoor wine bar and live music. There is plenty of room for the kids to run around and giant games to play. Entry is $20 per person (kids under 18 free) which includes a souvenir Plumm stemless wine glass, and each person will also receive a card with tokens which can be used to either taste six wines, or to trade in for one full glass of wine, a soft drink or a coffee. Bookings can be made by visiting www.pizzini.com.au.

WINERIES in the King Valley look forward to welcoming visitors on what is the traditional weekend for the La Dolce Vita Festival.

While the festival itself is not taking place, individual venues including Pizzini Wines, Brown Brothers and more, are holding special events with food stalls, wine tastings, live music and more.

Celebrating the spring season and the sparkling wine the region is famous for, prebooking is recommended for all via their websites.

Portrait of Australia exhibition

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THE official opening of A Portrait of Australia: Stories Through the Lens of Australian Geographic, will be held at the Wangaratta Art Gallery at 5pm today.

A travelling exhibition from the National Museum of Australia, developed in collaboration with Australian Geographic, the exhibition celebrates the bush, the outback, the coast and the people who live there.

It will run at the gallery until February 12.

THE Wangaratta community market will run every Sunday (weather permitting) at Moore Than Swimming, located at 1113 Mason Street in Wangaratta, from 7am until 12pm.

There will be a wide range of stalls to browse and refreshments available.

Stalls are available for $25 each (must have own market stall insurance) with more information via the market’s Facebook page.

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RSPCA in need of more volunteers, carers, donations

DUE to an increase in animals needing care, the Wangaratta RSPCA is asking locals to support in a variety of ways.

Volunteering - if you have ever considered volunteering at the RSPCA, now is the time.

They have a variety of shifts available and only require a commitment of four hours per fortnight.

Volunteers are highly valued and are essential in helping the RSPCA maintain a clean, safe environment for the animals, giving them much needed

enrichment through walks, play, cuddles and other engagement.

Volunteers are required to be over 15 years of age.

Donations - the Wangaratta RSPCA is in need of donations of blankets, wet dog and cat food, training treats and other goodies.

Foster Care - foster carers are essential in supporting the rehabilitation of the animals, opening their homes and hearts to allow these animals to shine in a safe homely environment preparing them for their forever homes.

WANGARATTA RSPCA ANIMALS UP FOR ADOPTION

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Sweet stems MIA Younger, a St Patrick’s Primary School student, took second place in the 2022 Wangaratta Young Writers Award year five/six poetry category with this piece.

The competition was jointly run by the Rotary Club of Wangaratta, and the Rotary Club of Wangaratta Appin Park.

Stony stems sway in the wind.

They may be spiky but so very mighty.

Your green stems glow, your orange petals flow.

You blend in like a flame of fire, You are my desire.

Let this gentle bush dig its roots deep, as deep as the sea.

Even the smallest bush can create a shadow.

I wonder how many of you are going through this much danger?

Let’s all help this little bush grow and let the wind flow throughout its petals.

You are a little bush, but you have a big heart, Bigger than the ocean and wider than Noah’s ark.

How are you endangered?

For you are such a gentle bush.

You are so still stranded up on top of that hill.

People may think you are not important, but with a blink of an eye they will realise.

You are my stony bush pea, my spiky, my mighty.

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FOCUS ON CONSENT: Young people with lived experience will present the play 'When the Light Went Walking' in Wangaratta and Moyhu next week. Focused on the theme of consent, and also addressing anxiety, mental health, abuse, and connection to country and culture, the play from Somebody's Daughter Theatre Company and Nobody's Fool Theatre will be staged in a free show at Wangaratta High School on Wednesday, November 23 from 6pm. A second public performance will be held at the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall on Thursday, November 24 from 7pm, with supper provided. Entry to the Moyhu performance is $10 for people over 18, with under 18s free. Bookings can be made online for the Wangaratta performance at https:// compasstix.com/e/kncw8aev3j and for the Moyhu performance at https://www.trybooking.com/ CDUYT or by phoning Sandy King on 0427 938 422 or emailing Sandy King at milikings@gmail. com or Jan Osmotherly at osfield@optusnet.com.au PHOTO: Jan Osmotherly

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Social outing for senior cits’ club members

By KURT HICKLING THE Wangaratta Senior Citizens Club hosted a lunch outing at the Wangaratta Club this week with a great turnout of members.

The time was spent with members socialising and enjoying one anoth-

Goods and bake sale in Whitfield

er's company over a delicious lunch.

New members are always welcome with meetings held at the clubrooms in Tara Court adjoining St Patrick's supper room several times per week with a variety of activities arranged.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling OUT AND ABOUT: Ruth Parker and David Seamer.

THE King Valley CWA will be holding a fundraising market stall tomorrow at the King Valley Community Memorial Hall (former RSL) in the main street of Whitfield.

The stall will run from 10am until 2pm with all homemade cakes, loaves, jams, biscuits, quince paste and more for sale.

There will also be 'vintage glassware and teacup trios' for sale plus plants and other goods, alongside a big range of trash and treasure at the hall.

Library hosts rural lit author

LUNCH WITH FRIENDS: Suzanne Carney and Graham Davey.

LUNCHTIME Pauline Campbell and Lois Chandler.

BEST FRIENDS: Patsy Porter and Dieny Van Berlo.

HUSBAND AND WIFE: Phillip and Helen Servaes.

ONE of Australia’s favourite storytellers and leading rural literature authors, Fleur McDonald, will visit Wangaratta today.

Fleur will be at the Wangaratta Library from 2pm to discuss her latest release, ‘Broad River Station’, a novel of rural suspense.

Drawing on her own experiences in rural Australia, Fleur writes about strong women overcoming adversity.

If you would like to hear more about her writing and the new book at the library this afternoon, reserve your place online at https://tinyurl.com/ akpzen5n or by contacting the library on 5721 2366 or library@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Appointments to the Board of Directors of Beechworth Health Service The Department of Health is pleased to invite applications for part time board director positions of Beechworth Health Service with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2023.

These positions provide an exciting opportunity for members of the Victorian public to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Applicants are selected for their capabilities, including personal and professional attributes, skills, knowledge, and experience that contribute to the strategic leadership of public health care for the Victorian community.

Safe and high quality healthcare for all Victorians is a priority of the Department of Health. Applicants must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the capabilities they identify in their applications.

The Department of Health is committed to ensuring boards, and committees, reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. We encourage applications from women, people of all ages, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people.

Applications close at Midnight Monday 21 November 2022.

Further information including how to apply, please visit www.health.vic.gov.au/board-applications For all enquires regarding the Board, please contact Michelle Mace (Acting EA) or Mark Ashcroft (CEO) on telephone (03) 5728 0200

Beechworth Health Service is your local provider of acute and sub - acute care, primary health services, community health promotion, aged care and visiting specialist services.

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Program giving tech support to rural women

PUT A RIBBON ON IT: Officiating at the recent reopening of the Milawa Hall were (from left) Ovens Valley incumbent Tim McCurdy, Deputy Mayor Harry Bussell, hall committee vice president Julie Hourigan, and Mayor Dean Rees .

Milawa Hall amenities fix, with the promise of more

THE Nationals have committed $85,000 to further upgrade facilities at the Milawa Hall, including a facelift of the outdoor community space, and new public toilet facilities to cater for the community and tourists.

Ovens Valley MP, Tim McCurdy, said he was pleased to be supporting community projects, particularly the Milawa Hall, in this election pledge.

“Milawa Hall is a great venue, with lots of history,” he said.

“This new announcement will help to provide more people the opportunity to see the hall by using the new public toilets or enjoying a picnic on the lawn.

“This commitment will com-

plement the works done to the inside of the hall, making it a complete package.”

Leader of the Nationals, Peter Walsh, said that communitybased facilities need to be accessible for everyone, and should be a vibrant space to gather and host local events.

“In regional Victoria, every town has a local hall in which the community takes great pride,” Mr Walsh said.

“By supporting Milawa Hall, we are making the facilities more accessible to locals, and to tourists travelling through.

“I am proud to be backing local projects that will set Milawa up for the future.”

The intended exterior upgrades if the Coalition is elected to government will complement the recently completed works on the interior of the hall.

These were made possible after a fundraising campaign, Victorian Government funding of $39,000 received under the Bushfire Recovery Grants for Community Facilities Program, and more than $150,000 committed by the Rural City of Wangaratta.

Repair work included works outside the hall, the replacement of storm water pipework, installation of root barriers, resheeting of the gravel carpark, repointing of external brick-

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work, and repair and painting of external window and door frames.

Inside the hall asbestos was removed from the supper room and this was replaced with plasterboard sheeting, a suspended ceiling was then constructed in the supper room and main hall, the building was rewired, new lighting installed, and fans were replaced throughout the hall.

Internal walls were repaired and the hall was repainted.

The most significant part of the project was the removal of the old rotten floor.

This was completely reconstructed using new Tasmanian Oak flooring.

A PROGRAM being run at the Wangaratta Library is helping women overcome barriers to online participation.

Rural Women Online is a program that has been developed for women living and working in regional and rural Victoria and is designed to provide help in using computers, phones, and the internet.

“Our increasing dependence on technology is seeing too many in our community being left behind,” Wangaratta Library coordinator, Loueen Twyford, said.

“We require digital skills in our daily lives, to make appointments, to connect with family, to hear the news, and to access essential services.

“Wangaratta Library is very happy to host the Rural Women Online program to upskill women and address the digital divide in our area.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or want to grow your current IT skillset.

“This program can help you access healthcare, shop online, understand online safety and security, build a website, navigate social media safely, as well as learn how to access forums, podcasts, music, and videos for intellectual and social nourishment.”

Wangaratta Library offers free drop-in sessions every Wednesday morning from 10am-12 noon.

No bookings are necessary, so come in and get connected.

For further information contact library staff on 5721 2366.

UPSKILLING: Women are being given free access to a program run at the Wangaratta Library that can help them connect better online.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Porepunkah CFA $80K boost

POREPUNKAH CFA is $80,000 closer to their goal of renovating its existing station, thanks to the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP).

Captain Mick Dalbosco said the funding will go towards turning the existing engine bay into a meeting room, office and change rooms and building a new engine bay alongside it.

increases with building and material costs.

“We’ve been fundraising and applying for grants since 2018 so we’re keen to see the start date set again.

“At the moment we have to contribute $40,000 as the second part of the grant so we’ll keep fundraising and pushing ahead, on top of some contributions we’ve had in the past and the gen-

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“We’ve been trying to get a green light for our renovation for a while and this will hopefully put it one step closer,” he said.

“We had a start date last year but it was put on hold due to post-COVID price

eral brigade fund we have.

“We’ll just keep lining things up and hopefully put us into a good position.”

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said VESEP grants help provide brigades with significant funding for lifesaving equipment.

“This program provides $2 for every $1 of funding from the brigade, and helps with the purchase of equipment

such as vehicles, trucks, tankers, watercraft, trailers, and can also include minor facility improvements,” CO Heffernan said.

“The contribution from the government towards equipment means brigades like Springhurst have a great incentive to fundraise in their communities and apply for a VESEP grant.

“There are also Special

Access Grants available to provide a further financial boost for brigades that face challenges with fundraising.”

Other big winners in the North East included Wooragee and Browns Plains CFA brigades, each receiving $214,000 towards a new CFA vehicle, $50,000 for Wangaratta North and Springhurst CFA which received more than $370,000.

Falls Creek chamber looks to positive post-COVID future

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE FALLS Creek Chamber of Commerce has re-elected Lisa Logan as president for the next term and she is looking ahead to the next 12 months.

Ms Logan said she was “staying positive to what the future holds”.

“The main thing now is transitioning out of the fear and stress of COVID that we’ve been dealing with over the last couple of years,” she said.

“Coming into winter we were nervous but excited and it was phenomenal in terms of how busy we all were; it was probably better than we anticipated on top of staff shortages and uncertainty with supplies but somehow we got thought it all.

“Now we’re working on lots more awareness to the extra stresses that creates so we’re learning now as a community how to support each other as business operators and more broadly as a community.

“The housing crisis is still there, it’s been an issue forever but there’s even more pressure now as people are enthusiastically buying on the mountain.

GOOD AND BAD: While bookings for next winter at Falls Creek are already strong, spring/summer visitation is being impacted by a massive landslide (above) across Bogong High Plains Road.

A POSITIVE OUTLOOK: Reelected Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce president, Lisa Logan, is looking ahead to the next 12 months.

“Accomodation used by staff is now taken out by the holiday market so we’ve formed some committees and Tourism NE has been instrumental in putting together some research for us to help guide us through the mine-field.

“For now we’re moving forward with anticipation of another busy winter; bookings are already strong for next year.”

Ms Logan said another major upcoming issue is the road closure at Bogong Village.

“At least half of our members operate outside of the win-

ter period and it’s already looking at being one of our busiest summers ever,” she said.

“There was lots of enthusiasm about events but we’ve had to cancel all events up to Christmas due to the uncertainty as to when that road will open again and if it doesn’t open over that summer period that will deter a lot of summer business.

“It will definitely put a damper on summer trade;

there’s still access to the resort but until that’s secured as safe and reliable access we still have to consider the distance to any emergency services that could be a problem for rest of summer.

“It’s so heartbreaking to have to dissuade people from coming when we were really hoping to grow summer tourism.

“Until we can determine what is happening with that

road it’s hard to make plans; there’s a question mark over operators doing renovations or major maintenance work.

“A lot more of us will be focusing on creating a networking to support each other with info and awareness about resources and staffing.

“Change can be seen as a negative but there’s opportunities in that so I’m going to stay positive in what the future holds.”

Luckily the snow business is still booming, according to Ms Logan.

“Everyone is quite confident about the snow industry and it’s become even stronger so we’re really looking forward to seeing more people come and experience the snow,” she said.

“We’ve been putting more energy into accessibility for people with mobility issues and we’re looking forward to seeing a more diverse range of visitors as well.”

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REGIONAL NEWS

Forsyth elected mayor to lead Alpine Shire Council

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE ALPINE Shire Council has voted for new leadership heading into 2023, with Cr John Forsyth elected to the position of mayor at the November council meeting last week.

Cr Tony Keeble was elected to the position of deputy mayor, rounding out council’s leadership team for the next year.

Cr Forsyth was mayor in 2021 and is serving his third term on council, bringing a wealth of experience to the role.

He thanked his fellow councillors for their confidence in his ability to lead, and said council is approaching 2023 with a “continued focus on community engagement and customer service”.

“2022 has certainly been an eventful year so far,” he said.

“We are all glad to see a move away from the COVID-19 restrictions that so greatly impacted our lives in 2020 and 2021.

“We welcomed new chief executive officer Will Jeremy to the role in July and, with his help, we are looking forward to building on our connection with our communities and focussing on the way we serve our customers.

“We are now halfway through our four-year council term - I’m excited to see what the rest of

NEWLY ELECTED: Mayor John Forsyth (right) and deputy mayor Tony Keeble. our term will bring.”

Cr Forsyth said 2023 is shaping up to be another exciting year, though not without its challenges.

“This year saw the adoption of our Climate Action Plan, with our commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from council corporate operations to net zero

by July 2023,” he said.

“We are currently carrying out community engagement for the ‘Your Town, Your Future’ Land Development Strategy, another important document that will help guide the way we approach growth and land development into the future.

“We know the cost of living and housing availability continue to

put pressure on our communities and business operators, and wet weather is impacting roads, drainage and public assets - not to mention the very real risk of flooding.

“We will continue to serve and support our communities with passion, honesty and integrity as we navigate these challenges together.”

SES address alpine region flood risks

By BRODIE EVERIST THE Myrtleford SES attended to 20 callouts last Sunday, primarily responding to requests for sandbags and flood concerns during the heavy rain, according to Myrtleford SES controller David Coates.

Mr Coates said the group attended to callouts between Everton and Wobonga Lane in Eurobin, though most were in Myrtleford and Ovens.

According to Mr Coates, no rescues were necessary, while three fallen trees were attended to by council crews on Monday morning.

He thanked the Myrtleford CFA for assisting with making sandbags last Sunday night, which allowed the allowed the SES to deliver them as needed.

According to Bright SES controller Graham Gales, the Bright SES attended two properties on Station Street in Porepunkah at 7pm and 8pm last Sunday night, and another at Tawonga South that night, supplying sandbags to curb the risk of water entering homes.

Mr Coates said there was minor flooding around Happy Valley Creek over the weekend, but the creek was dropping.

The Ovens River remained high and some minor flooding around town was expect ed this week.

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All in long day’s walk for Bright’s Lara Neill 24-hour trek to raise awareness and funds for mental health

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE GOING for a walk is, for many, a nice way to clear your head and enjoy the fresh air, but what if that walk went for 24 consecutive hours?

Bright local Lara Neill is taking on that challenge for her 19th birthday this year, walking from Bright Bootcamp to the summit of Feathertop via Bungalow Spur, Stony Top track back down onto Back Germantown Road before spending any remaining time walking around Bright and heading back to bootcamp at the 24 hour mark.

Lara said her own experience with anxiety and depression means she understands the importance in speaking up.

“Mental health is a part of everyone’s lives; everyone has events happening in their lives that we may never know about so showing support and being aware is number one, especially in rural communities,” she said.

“Finding Bright Bootcamp and it’s community transformed my physical and mental health for the better.

“I’ve lived in the Bright area officially for one year; previously I was

travelling around Australia and got stuck in Mount Beauty in one of the lockdowns.

“This walk emphasises what I believe is the foundation of life with mental health conditions; ups, downs, pushing through the tougher times and enjoying the good times.

“Talking about mental health issues has many dimensions and we can talk to family, friends and the people closest to us, though they only have a certain capacity to help.

“The next step is to reach out to professionals and be directed to the appropriate resources.”

Lara said she has always enjoyed walking but has never taken on an ultra-endurance event.

“I found inspiration from the Boomerang Loop and The 222, both raising awareness and funds for mental health, and I found myself wondering what I could do myself to show support for those with mental health conditions,” she said.

“Cycling 14,251kms in 50 days and running 228 consecutive half marathons weren’t exactly practical for me to do, although walking for 24 hours was a reasonable challenge.

“Walking has always been something I enjoyed as it’s a way to be active, recover from exercising and enjoy nature and the outdoors to support my mental and physical health, but I have never held a fundraiser or undertaken an ultraendurance event so this is going to be a new and exciting opportunity to explore my physical and mental capabilities.

“I would love the community’s support to get the word out about mental health.

“You can support me by donating via my Beyond Blue Fundraising Page, joining me for the first 6kms from Bright Bootcamp to Tawonga Gap Road, sharing this event with the people around you or cheering me on from car, bike or foot while I walk.

“I am also being supported by Bright Bootcamp & Co, VJ Sport Australia and Clean Bowled.

“A big thankyou to Everest Sports for stocking some of my essential equipment and to my Bright Bootcamp family for supporting me.”

The walk will commence on December 10 at 9am and finish on December 11; Lara’s birthday.

For more information and to donate, go to www.laraneillpt.com. au/beyond-blue-fundraiser.

BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE: 18 year old Bright local Lara Neill is walking for 24 hours to celebrate her birthday and support those experiencing mental health issues.

Committee calls for aged care state election commitments

By BRODIE EVERIST THE Bright Hospital Redevelopment Committee is calling on all political parties to commit to funding high-care aged care facilities in Bright for the upcoming state election.

The committee has sent out a letter to all state MPs, asking for state and federal governments to commit to capital funding for the project.

“For over 30 years Bright has been in desperate need of a new high care aged facility,” the letter reads.

“Our elderly deserve the right to grow old and be cared for in their community, remaining close to their families, not, as is currently the case, be forced away.”

Committee member Ian Nicholls said they appreciated the commitment by the Nationals of $13.25m for aged care facilities in Bright, including 35 aged care beds, as well as planning commitments by the Victorian Government.

However, the committee believes a 42 high-care bed facility is more appropriate to Bright’s needs.

“We feel that the current need demands a facility of that size, let alone with the future of Bright expanding,” said Mr Nicholls.

“We believe it should be at least 42 beds.”

The committee also voiced frustration after years of campaigning for high care facilities without movement from governments.

“The low-care facility was built 30 years ago, with a promise to build a high-care, and now 30 years later we’re still chasing,” Mr Nicholls said.

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SEVERAL months ago Myrtleford Bowls Club president Lance Symons submitted a grant application for large cantilevered umbrellas to be installed alongside the bowling greens, to replace the current ageing shadecloth.

The application to the Victorian Government’s Community Shade Grants Program consisted of almost $46,000 for the umbrellas, just over $3000 for the costs of installation, and around $200 for sunscreen.

In a letter to Mr Symons last month Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas congratulated him for the successful application, informing him the club would receive $208.90 for 10 bottles of sunscreen.

“I thought surely that’s a mistake,” said Mr Symons.

“They’re not going to give you $208.90 out of a $49,000 grant - and I spent some seven or eight hours doing the grant application.”

But it was no mistake.

Mr Symons consulted with Shankar Menon, from Sport North East, who enquired to the government on the club’s behalf.

According to a representative of the shade grants program, they received 984 submissions for the grant, of which one in four were awarded a share in $1.25m.

They were unable to provide reasons why the bowls club’s application failed and could only offer common reasons for unsuccessful applications, and Mr Symons is sure none of those apply.

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son said that an independent assessment process found the club did not meet all of the requirements for the build shade component of their application.

Mr Symons is of the understanding that if the club accepts the $208.90 they would be required to fund the other $49,000 for the shade project in order to receive the grant, though this is yet to be confirmed with the Victorian Government.

But he is going to decline the grant anyway as it wouldn’t be worth the paperwork.

“We’ll just decline it because I’ll have to go through a process of filling out acquittal forms once we receive that $208.90,” he said.

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I had no idea what I wanted to do after school but the opportunity to join the Wangaratta Chronicle as a cadet arose.

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As a sports-loving 18-year-old, sports journalism combined both my love for sport, as well as writing which I saw as one of my strengths at school.

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■ MEETING A NEED: The squared off shape gives the latest Toyota RAV4 the sort of look that appeals to many in this class.

By ALISTAIR KENNEDY LAUNCHED in 1994, the Toyota RAV4 was one of the pioneers of the SUV genre that now dominates motor vehicle sales around the world.

The acronym stands for Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive.

It was a cross between a passenger car and a fourwheel drive and quickly attracted the attention of buyers looking for a combination of practicality and tough-ish looks.

RAV4 has grown steadily in size over the years and is now verging on being a mid-size rather than small vehicle.

Since 2010 it has been available with two-wheel drive.

Sensibly Toyota opted not to rename these versions as RAV2.

The latest (5th generation) version of RAV4 has been here since 2018 and so is probably about midway through its life cycle.

There’s plenty of choice including five equipment levels, two engines, petrol or hybrid, and either two- or four-wheel drive - but one engine only.

Prices range from $34,400 for an entry-level 2.0-litre petrol 2WD GX through to $52,700 for the 2.5-litre/hybrid Edge AWD. On-road costs need to be added.

Between them sits GXL, XSE and Cruiser.

XSE is available only as a hybrid, the other four get the choice of petrol-only or hybrid.

STYLING Although it’s slightly shorter and lower than the previous

model, a longer wheelbase, wider body, and longer front and rear tracks combine to make it larger overall.

Bold and squared-off lines make RAV4 look larger than it really is.

The blunt-nosed grille is slightly different depending upon variant, including blue badge trim to identify hybrids.

Cruiser and Edge variants get a panoramic sunroof.

INTERIOR The exterior shape takes the cabin and load areas out to the corners for maximum interior space.

RAV4 has the simple, practical dashboard design that we love with most functions accessible through the infotainment touchscreen.

But it’s also got physical knobs for the most commonlyused features such as air-conditioning and audio.

The touchscreen menu is also activated through ‘real’ buttons, four on either side of the screen.

There’s excellent space in the rear, both in leg and headroom.

Even shoulder space is wide enough for a mid-sized adult occupant.

GX is the only variant to get a full-size spare wheel. All others get a space saver.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS Toyota’s hybrid system shares a 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder petrol engine with a battery-powered electric motor at the front axle in the 2WD version and another for the rear axle with the AWD. They have combined maximum outputs of 160 kW for

2WD variants and 163 kW for AWD versions.

Petrol-only GX, GXL and Cruiser variants are powered by a new-design 2.0-litre fourcylinder engine with 127kW and 203Nm, with 2WD and CVT. Top-spec Edge petrol gets AWD as well as a new 152 kW / 243 Nm 2.5-litre petrol engine that drives through a conventional eight-speed automatic.

The AWD system in Edge features a multi-terrain select system that offers different modes for mud and sand, rock and dirt and snow.

SAFETY Standard safety features across the RAV4 range include seven airbags, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitor, rear-cross traffic alert, reversing camera, and ABS with vehicle stability control and active cornering assist.

INFOTAINMENT RAV4 uses a fairly unexciting 8.0-inch touchscreen, but one that - importantly for the driver - is relatively easy to use and so reduces the amount of time taken from looking ahead.

We’d expect the next upgrade to get the impressive 10.5-inch high-definition screen that debuted in the recently-launched Corolla Cross The most recent upgrade to RAV4, in April 2022, added the latest version of the Toyota Connected Services app-based communications system.

Owners can remotely check the status of the doors and lights, access information such

as the vehicle’s last known location and recent trips, or start the engine or climate control.

There’s a semi-digital instrument cluster with a 4.2inch with Multi Information Display in front of the driver in GX and GXL. The XSE, Cruiser and Edge step up to a 7.0-inch display.

Satellite navigation is optional in the GX and standard on all other variants.

There are five USB-C ports, three in the front and two in the rear.

Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and digital radio are all standard with a wireless smartphone charger on GXL and higher models.

GX, GXL and XSE have a six-speaker audio system.

Cruiser and Edge get a nine-speaker JBL premier unit.

DRIVING Our RAV4 test vehicle was the second-highest Cruiser variant with the hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive.

It has a solid feel that’s more like that of a full-size SUV than a small-to-mid sized one.

It’s smooth and quiet on most roads and cruises comfortably at 110 km/h on motorways with a minimum of stress on the engine and transmission.

The engine is sharp off the mark with the first few metres using electricity from the hybrid battery. Similarly, overtaking takes a minimum of distance with both engine and battery working in unison.

Fuel consumption is impressively low, especially in the hybrids with listed numbers around 4.7L/100 km, but

also in the petrol-only models (6.0L/100 km in the 2.0-litre and 7.0 in the 2.5).

We found ourselves sitting in the 5-7 litres per 100 range around town in the Cruiser hybrid, dropping to 4-5 litres on the open road and motorways.

Handling is quite responsive with little free play before the steering kicks in.

Changes of direction are handled without too much fuss. It’s not sports car but it’s not meant to be - and owners are well-aware of this.

SUMMING UP The latest in a long line of Toyota RAV4s is quite different from the earliest models of years gone by.

But it has been changed according to buyers’ needs and certainly deserves a place on your short list.

ENGINE: Capacity: 2.487 litres Configuration: Four cylinders in line Maximum Power: 131 kW @ 5700 rpm Maximum Torque: 221 Nm @ 3600 rpm Fuel Type: 91 RON Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 4.8 L/100km CO2 Emissions: 109 g/km DRIVELINE: Continuously variable DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES: Length: 4600 mm Wheelbase: 2690 mm Width: 1855 mm Height: 1685 mm Turning Circle: 11.0 metres Kerb Mass: 1745 kg

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Successful start to championship

THE Northeast Radio Control Car Club made a successful start to its Kysoho Classic on-road championship on Saturday at its Mitchell Avenue track in Wangaratta.

With the weather working in the club's favour, entrants raced the Kysoho M2 Frazer 13-turn fourwheel-drive electric car, including four new cars straight out of the box.

The day started with qualifying races using the timing system to see who had completed the most laps in the fastest time, with many cars experiencing mechanical problems trying to achieve a higher starting position on the grid.

The outright winner on the day was Doug Anderson, who took first place with a perfect drive in all five races.

Second was Robert Kaighan in his green machine, while third

outright and first junior was Tyler Lewis, with young Benny Rogers second in the junior class.

Best dressed body was voted on, with Russell Begg taking the honours.

Following Saturday’s racing, members have four weeks to repair their cars in time for heat two on December 10, with another meeting in between on November 26 for new members to try out in club cars.

The club’s next major promotion day is this weekend, November 19 and 20, at Winton Motor Raceway, for the AUSCAR/NASCAR meeting, and the club is hoping to see as many members and supporters as possible at this event.

WINNER: Doug Anderson receives his voucher prize from Pet and Hobby owner Robert Buckland after winning heat one of the Kysoho Classic.

Take a hike and explore natural wonders

By SIMONE KERWIN

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Explore some of Australia’s best walks, with the help of Laura Waters’ new book.

WITH the promise of improved weather and summer holidays on the horizon, it may be time to consider exploring Victoria’s, and Australia’s, natural wonders.

Planning for such an undertaking is made much easier with the help of Laura Waters’ new book, ‘Ultimate Walks and Hikes: Australia’, an inspirational and practical guide to 40 of the best walking tracks across the nation.

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there are tips for taking a bite of the Bondi to Manly walk in Sydney, an easy amble in Tasmania's Tarkine Forest, or an epic hike such as the Grampians Peaks Trail or Bibbulmun Track.

Waters’ guidebook is packed with inspiration to help you get out and explore the great outdoors.

Each walk outlines what you’ll see, interesting insights about the destination and what to do while in the area, logistics on how to walk the track, and options to tackle your adventure

Waters is an award-winning travel writer and speaker who loves the blissful simplicity of walking, and is passionate about getting more people outdoors and connected with nature.

She has hiked thousands of kilometres to put together her ultimate list of walking tracks in all states and territories, which include local walks The Razorback to Mount Feathertop, and Mount Buffalo’s Big Walk.

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Rural City Connection Friday 18 November 2022

Public notices

Public notices

Public notices

Murphy Street works Murphy Street landscaping works are almost complete.

Thirteen Acer rubrum October Glory trees have been planted on the median strip.

North Wangaratta

Thank you for your patience while works were undertaken to improve the environment and amenity of our main street.

At the Vine Hotel, North Wangaratta at 5.30pm – 6.30pm on Thursday 24 November community groups or start-ups will pitch their ideas to the crowd to win a grant of $1000 to bring their idea to life.

Gallery News A Portrait of Australia: Stories Through the lens of Australian Geographic, is an exhibition of iconic photographs and stories from Australia’s outback, bush, and coast.

The exhibition opening will be at Wangaratta Art Gallery on Friday 18 November, from 5pm - 7:30pm.

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

Pitcher This! is a placemaking project to empower rural communities to present ideas about their own public spaces, events, and gatherings, and how these should be developed for the greatest benefit in each community.

For more information please visit https://www. wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Residents/CommunityProjects/Pitcher-This.

Rural City of Wangaratta's vision to create a holistic and vibrant Creative Precinct will be shaped by the community. We want your ideas and feedback.

The second drop in community consultation session is on Wednesday 23 November 2022 between 5pm - 7pm at the WPACC Conference Room. This is a casual, session to share ideas and ask questions.

Audit and Risk Committee Vacancy Expressions of interest are being sought for a vacancy on Council's Audit and Risk Committee.

If you have expertise in financial and risk management, and experience in public sector management, please review the full information pack including selection criteria at https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/News-articles/ Audit-and-Risk-Committee-Vacancy-November-2022.

Please get involved and be part of bringing the Creative Precinct to life! The Wangaratta Creative Precinct Business Case and Concept Design Summary is available at https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov. au/Development/Our-projects/Creative-Precinct.

Public submissions are open until Monday 28 November 2022 and can be made to info.creativeprecinct@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Glenrowan Lions Park closed for works Glenrowan Lions Park is closed to the public. This includes the BBQ and playground. The temporary toilet facilities will remain open. The Park will reopen on completion of the works in late November.

Positions vacant

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 21 November 2022.

Free Green Waste Disposal in November Introduction to Business Events Workshop Business Events Victoria, in partnership with the Victorian State Government, and with the support of Rural City of Wangaratta, are pleased to deliver the Introduction to Business Events workshop.

To assist residents with cleaning up around their property, the Rural City of Wangaratta is offering free green waste disposal from Sunday 1 November to Monday 30 November 2022 at all transfer stations All green waste will inspected upon entry to transfer stations so please ensure material is separated and free from contaminants, general waste and recyclables.

Garden waste, leaf litter, branches and woody material will be accepted.

This free workshop will be held on Monday 28 November at 2pm – 4pm, at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway.

For further information please contact Council's customer service team on (03) 5722 0888.

Bookings are essential and can be made by contacting economicdevelopment@wangaratta.vic.gov.au or via Eventbrite.

Kiwanis Park

Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee Vacancy Become part of a vibrant group of people who share a passion for arts, culture, heritage and events within the Rural City of Wangaratta by joining the Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee.

This committee actively participates in shaping the future that makes our municipality such a wonderful place to be.

If you have skills in tourism development, business, arts, culture, heritage, events management and events promotion - and loads of enthusiasm and ideas around how to make Wangaratta great, we would love to hear from you!

For more information please visit https://www. wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Committees/ArtsCulture-and-Heritage-Advisory-Committee.

To nominate for a position on this committee please email Penny Hargrave, Manager of Arts, Culture and Events at p.hargrave@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Digital Market & Communications Officer

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Support Officer Development Services

Full Time

Bushfire Recovery Youth Project Coordinator

Full Time

Procurement Specialist

Full Time

Customer Service Officer

Casual

Manager - Arts, Culture & Events

Full Time

Child Care Centre Coordinator

Full Time

Childcare Educator L3

Full Time & Part Time

Early Childhood Teacher

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Aquatic Education Instructor Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre

Casual

Café Attendant Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre

Casual

Customer Experience Officer Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre

Casual

Rezoning of the land for residential purposes will have to occur prior to any subdivision and sale of land.

Lifeguard Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre

Casual

The land includes 34 – 42 Mather Street Wangaratta, known as Kiwanis Park, and land at Bindall Avenue known as Bindall Avenue Reserve

Duty Manager Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre

Casual

Gym Instructor Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre

Casual

Learn to Swim Team Leader Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre

Full Time

Rural City of Wangaratta is looking to subdivide and sell part of the land in Kiwanis Park area, and to use the proceeds of sale to develop the Bindall Avenue Reserve. This will include the installation of a new playspace, improvements to pathways, parking, shade and amenities, and improvements to the oval.

Before Council proceeds to subdivide and sell the land we are seeking feedback from the community.

Feedback is due to Council by TODAY Friday 18 November.

These positions close Monday 28 November 2022 at 3pm

To view the proposed plans and have your say please go to: https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/ Development/Our-projects/Kiwanis-Park-andBindall-Avenue-Reserve

For further information: www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/about-council/careers

Contact your Councillors

Dean Rees

Harry Bussell

Ashlee Fitzpatrick

David Fuller

Irene Grant

Harvey Benton

Jack Herry

Mayor 0429 623 141

Deputy Mayor 0429 475 863

City Ward 0448 384 600

City Ward 0429 545 907

Warby Ward 0428 189 249

North Ward 0429 542 928

City Ward 0400 669 615

d.rees@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

h.bussell@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

a.fitzpatrick@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

d.fuller@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

i.grant@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

h.benton@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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

j.herry@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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Pre Season Meeting Tuesday 29th November 7.30pm Glenrowan Fire Station New Members Welcome Enquiries: Peter 0408 313 979

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Wangaratta City Football Club

Notice of Annual General Meeting Wednesday 23rd November, 7pm To be held at Wangaratta Club 4 Victoria Pde Nominations for all positions invited.

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

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FREE Range Hens, ISA Brown Pullets, POL, $27 each. Phone Becky or Hugh on 5798 1868.

AGISTMENT WANTED WANTED agistment for cattle. Ph 0428 217 493.

DELIVERY SALES PERSON Casual position.

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

“DON’T Listen To D r i p s ” l e a k i n g taps serviced and rewashered. Water filters fitted. Call Adrian 0448 800 269.

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

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Career Opportunities Manager – Arts, Culture & Events Full Time $131,950pa + super An exciting opportunity currently exists for an experienced leader to join the Rural City of Wangaratta in the position of Manager Arts, Culture and Events. This position oversees the activities of the Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre, Wangaratta Art Gallery, Wangaratta Library, Events and Youth & Inclusion.

As a key leader in our organisation you will have the opportunity to manage and support places, projects and activities that connect, celebrate and enhance our community. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver priorities that support the lives of our residents and visitors.

We are seeking candidates with the energy and passion to deliver quality outcomes for Council and our community as part of a forward-thinking organisation. The Rural City of Wangaratta offers fantastic and flexible career and lifestyle opportunities. The position is an amazing opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.

For applicants that are shortlisted to the interview stage, these will be held Thursday 8 and Friday 9 December 2022.

For further enquiries: Stephen Swart, Director – Sustainability & Culture on 0418 954 101.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a copy of their Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate prior to commencement.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.

These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

Applications for this position close 3pm Monday 28 November 2022.

For further information: www.wangaratta. vic.gov.au/about-council/careers or phone 03 5722 0888

Royal Freemasons Benalla Aged Care Home Employees at Royal Freemasons appreciate the great benefits of tax-free salary packaging, free training courses, and flexible fortnightly rosters so you can enjoy a work-life balance.

We are currently offering permanent and casual vacancies in the following roles • • • • • •

Enrolled Nurses (EEN) Registered Nurse (Division 1) Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Hospitality Assistant (Dining & Kitchen) Resident Support Assistant Housekeeping/Laundry Assistants

We offer the following • FREE Traineeships (Certificate III Individual Support (Aged Care) • FREE Online accredited training and courses to upskill • FREE Vaccine programs to all staff and exceptional OHS standards • Encourage people unskilled or returning to the workforce to apply • Encourage school students that are seeking income while studying • Generous tax-free salary packaging which increases your income • Industry placement and employment for Nursing and Healthcare students • Leading not-for-profit organisation where you are truly valued • New established home in Benalla with Café, parking and safe modern equipment To apply for these roles please go to our careers page on our website www.royalfreemasons.org.au or email recruitment@royalfreemasons.org.au or drop in and see us 107 Thomas Street, Benalla, we look forward to hearing from you soon.

We are also seeking Volunteers that might be interested in supporting residents for a few hours with lifestyle activities such as painting, trivia, bus outings, reading and music therapy.

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VINTAGE CASUALS Our winery is based in Milawa, Northeast Victoria (approximately 15 minutes’ drive from Wangaratta) we’re on the hunt for fit, healthy, and enthusiastic individuals to work in our winery over the busy vintage period – from early February to around mid-April 2023.

CATHEDRAL COLLEGE WANGARATTA A school of The Anglican Schools Commission (Inc.)

The College seeks applications from suitably experienced persons for the following position:

Junior School (Primary) Teacher Commencing in Term One, 2023 Please refer to our website for more information.

Enquiries regarding the position can be directed to Head of Junior School, Mr Greg Newbold, at gnewbold@cathedralcollege.vic.edu.au.

Applications are to be forwarded to: The Principal, Mr Nick Jones at njones@cathedralcollege.vic.edu.au Cathedral College Wangaratta is a Child Safe School and an Equal Opportunity Employer

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We would encourage students who are considering a GAP year to apply.

Apply by scanning the QR code below which will take you directly to the SEEK advertisement.

Applications close 26 November 2022.

Wangaratta Chronicle Cadet Journalist Career Opportunity Full time 38 hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a passion for helping to strengthen the Age Friendly capacity of the Benalla Rural City community.

Working with a dedicated group of volunteers on the Age Friendly Benalla Reference Group and with the support of other Council staff and local organisations this role will champion the Age Friendly Benalla Strategy and Action Plan and advocate for initiatives that will improve the lives of older community members and the profile of older people in our community.

North East Media, publisher of the award winning Wangaratta Chronicle, is currently seeking expressions of interest from motivated candidates to join the team in Wangaratta as a cadet journalist.

The cadetship is ideally suited for a Year 12 graduate.

It is for three years, including course study by correspondence from Deakin University.

The successful candidate will learn how to write clear, concise and interesting news, sport and feature stories for our newspaper and associated digital and social media platforms.

We are searching for a budding writer who has the skills, passion and determination to be a journalist of the future.

Candidates must have excellent verbal and written English, sound computer skills, solid general knowledge, a genuine interest in the local community, and an ability to build rapport and networks quickly.

You will need to be well organised, able to work to deadlines, and have strong attention to detail.

Candidates must hold a valid driver’s licence, be available to work flexible hours, and photography and social media skills are desirable.

North East Media is a leading independent family-owned media group with a commitment to community journalism.

Applications, including covering letter and resume, should be emailed to Group Editor Jeff Zeuschner at jzeuschner@nemedia.com.au

To be successful you will have a qualification in Community Development, Social Sciences or extensive experience in Community Services or a related field and skills in community capacity building and working in rural communities.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Manager Community Jane Archbold on 03 5761 2210.

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Applications are invited from enthusiastic and suitably experienced people for the role of Maintenance Worker.

As part of our Operations team, you will be responsible for maintaining roads and related infrastructure, including drainage; footpaths; and kerb and channel, in a safe and serviceable condition.

A current Victorian Driver Licence is essential. A Medium/Heavy Rigid Licence is desirable.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Manager Assets and Infrastructure Adrian Gasperoni on 03 5760 2695.

School Crossing Supervisors Casual We are looking for suitable applications for Casual School Crossing Supervisors.

School Crossing Supervisors have a much-valued role in our community, helping students and families cross the road safely during peak school times.

It is a great way to stay active, connect with and be a part of the Benalla community.

The position works professionally with employees at all levels across Council and liaises with external stakeholders including school children, families, school staff, pedestrians and drivers. There is an emphasis on maintaining exceptional customer service and responding promptly and courteously to all enquiries.

To be successful you will need Community minded and able to build a strong rapport with community members.

Have a professional manner to provide clear instructions to school crossing users.

Are friendly, reliable and flexible with good verbal communication skills.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Compliance Officer Michelle Dodemaide on 03 5760 2600.

Download an Employment Information Pack for any of these positions at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone 03 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection criteria should reach us by 5pm Monday 21 November 2022.

Fixed Term Contracts available at 0.20 EFT per position.

We currently have opportunities for Registered Undergraduate Students of Nursing to be a part of our Acute and Residential Aged Care Unit. To apply for a RUSON position you must have successfully completed 12 months of a Bachelor of Nursing Degree and be registered with AHPRA.

Endorsed Enrolled Nurses – Level 2 Permanent Part Time Contracts 2 x 0.50 EFT For further information please contact Angela Clement, Director Clinical Services-(03)5728 0316

Closing Date: 30/11/2022

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Ageing Well Officer Temporary Part-Time 0.6 EFT to 30 June 2023

REGISTERED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OF NURSING (RUSON)

Family Services Practitioner Temporary Part-Time 0.8 EFT 30.4 hours per week January 2023 – October 2023 Do you want to make a difference in the lives of local families?

If so, we want enthusiastic people with a passion for working with families in their home.

Working with vulnerable families you will provide high-quality community-based services that assist and support families and help youth and children develop, maintain and strengthen their independence and wellbeing.

You will work collaboratively to provide goal orientated and outcome focused solutions which strengthens families.

To be successful you will have a qualification in social work or a related field, for example a Diploma in Welfare or Community Services and experience in strength-based family work within a community setting.

Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection criteria should reach us by 5pm Wednesday 30 November 2022.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Family Services Team Leader Rebecca Mudd on 0458 001 664.

Casual Contracts Available For further information please contact Carolyn Shaw, Director of Corporate Services (03)5728 0342

Closing Dates: 30/11/2022

Application instructions can be found on our website.

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

To apply and for full details on the positions, please log on to: www.beechworthhealthservice.com.au

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8SJUUFO PS F NBJMFE BQQMJDBUJPOT JODMVEJOH B DPWFS MFUUFS BOE $7 TIPVME CF TFOU UP John Houghton 24 Rowan street 8BOHBSBUUB 7*$ Email: john.houghton@elders.com.au Applications close November 25, 2022

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Paulie’s Corner

QUALIFIED CHEF

40 hour working week | No nights or split shifts Above award rate + overtime Minimum 2 years qualified | Salary negotiable Must be able to work well in a team environment, have a positive attitude & work ethic

Please send a CV to info@pauliescorner.com.au

WE ARE HIRING!

Due to growth in our company we are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Property Management Assistant or Property Manager to join our team on a full time basis.

The successful applicant must have exceptional customer service skills, be prepared to undertake ongoing professional development and be a part of a team.

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Applications close Wednesday, 23rd November.

29 Rowan Street, Wangaratta

MorrisBros

YOUR REIV AGENT

EMPLOYMENT

PHYSIOTHERAPIST Part-time A.I.M Allied Health Services is seeking to hire an experienced Physiotherapist to work in an established aged care facility in Wangaratta.

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DISPENSARY ASSISTANT

EŽ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŶĞĐĞƐƐĂƌLJ͕ ĨƵůů ƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĚ ^ĞŶĚ LJŽƵƌ ƌĞƐƵŵĞ ƚŽ͗ info@oxandhound.com.au Žƌ ĐĂůů Ϭϰϯϴ ϬϵϮ ϬϳϬ ĨŽƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ

4.0M Proline V-Nose Punt Bass Master, 30 horsepower, electric, trim and tilt motor, new carpet and floor, new trailer 5 years ago, spare tyre never used, $10,000. Ph 0459 988 461.

EMPLOYMENT

Robertson’s Pharmacy

Are you a Dispensary Assistant or thinking about a career as a Dispensary Assistant?

Would you like to join a busy pharmacy, with a great working environment and fabulous team members?

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a high level of communication skills and be a team player.

Remuneration in accordance with Pharmacy Industry Award, experience and capability.

Please send all applications with copy of any qualifications and experience to; Group Manager – Megan Wadley meganwadley@brucerobertson.com.au Applications Close 30th Nov 2022.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

JOBS AT INDIGO Operations Engineer • Beechworth • Full time • $89,819.49 - $100,740.64 pa, plus super

Municipal Building Surveyor • Yackandandah • Full time • Circa $120,000 pa, incl. super, plus Motor Vehicle Allowance

IT Project Manager • Yackandandah • Full time • $103,964 - $116,850 pa, plus super

Emergency Management Coordinator • Beechworth • Full time • $89,819.49 - $100,740.64 pa, plus super

Environmental Health Officer • Beechworth • Full time • $80,534.81 - $87,959.17 pa, plus super Applications close 4pm Friday, 25 November 2022 Visit www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/jobs to download the position recruitment kits and to view instructions on how to apply.

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

CARAVANS & CAMPER

Vacancies Clinical Support Midwife

Part Time, Permanent Contract 56 hours per fortnight

Clinical Support Nurse

Part Time, Fixed Contract - July 2023 32 hours per fortnight

General Hand

Full Time, Permanent Contract 76 hours per fortnight

LOOKING for a female companion.

Ph 0449 189 510.

AWD VW Tiguan 2013, diesel, 198,000km, reg (ZXC101), excellent condition, $15,000.

Ph 0470 403 875.

2010 Nissan Pathfinder ST, good condition, 12 months reg (XXD316), RW C , 3 1 4 , 0 1 7 k m , $9000. Ph 0417 543 240.

2004 Toyota Corolla Conquest, auto, reg (TGV648), excellent condition inside and out, RWC, only 55,000km, $7500. Ph 0437 149 806.

For further details and employment opportunities visit

northeasthealth.org.au/careers

Galen Catholic College

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Head of Learning Resources House Leader Administration Support Applications close on Wednesday 30th of November at 12pm.

For further details on how to apply please visit our website âŕĘğɋɖɖĿĿĿɉݨõÊûɉľåÀɉÊÆīɉ¨īɖÊúĘõāŅúÊûĦɖ XīěʇğÀâāāõʇÀāúúīûåĦŅʇĘěāúāĦÊğʇĦâÊʇğ¨ÜÊĦŅɊʇĿÊõõ¿ÊåûÝɊʇ¨ûÆʇåûÀõīğåāûʇ of all children. Galen Catholic College embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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NEW HOLLAND trailing 56, roller bar hay rake, good condition, $1300. Ph 0427 295 502.

CARS wanted, cars removed. Ph 0435 083 115.

F I R E W O O D AND GARDEN SLEEPERS, firewood 10 meters for $1200, garden sleepers cut to order. Telephone North East Firewood 0448 933 999.

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

DEATH NOTICES ARCHIBALD (Aird), Doreen.

November 5, 1933 – November 10, 2022 Loving memories are ours to keep.

Beloved sister of Harold (dec) and Beverley Aird.

Beloved Aunty of Heather (Mahncke), Rhonda (Walker), Valerie (Lubke), Julie (Williams), and families.

ARCHIBALD, Doreen.

To Peter, Ron, Christine and family’s, So sorry to hear of your loss.

The last time I saw your Mum was a few years ago, and we both talked and remembered about the many, many times that were spent at the Archibald home and how she would always be Mum #2 to me.

Love to you all. ~Stephen and Helen O’Keefe.

BUDDEN, Merilyn.

My dear friend for over 70 years, Now sleeping peacefully, free from pain and suffering.

My deepest sympathy to all Merilyn’s family and friends.

- Sadly missed by Jen. BUDDEN, Merilyn.

Farewell to my school mate and wonderful friend.

- Peggy.

BUDDEN, Merilyn.

Friend of Joan, Maurice, Noreen, Joan and Library friends.

You fought so hard.

Farewell dear friend.

Rest now in peace.

Personal Notices

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Phone: 03 5723 0101

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DEATH NOTICES BUDDEN (nee Norman) Merilyn Joy

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Merilyn Joy Budden at NHW on November 11, 2022.

Loved daughter of Edna and Bert Norman (both dec).

Loving wife of Rei (dec) (aka Ray - New Zealand).

Loved sister, sister-in-law of Barbara and Kevin Bryant, Denise and Peter Jelbart, Suzanne and Richard Grant and beloved Aunty to their families.

Many fond and treasured memories.

Reunited with Rei, sleeping peacefully.

Privately cremated without a memorial service, in accordance with her wishes.

BUDDEN (nee Norman), Merilyn Joy. 4/2/1944 – 11/11/2022 Passed away at Northeast Health Wangaratta.

Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law to Barbara and Kevin.

Loved Aunty to Steven and Cindy, Jacinta and Rod, Nathan and Naomie, and families.

Her volunteering and generous spirit touched so many lives.

Sleeping peacefully.

Forever in our hearts.

DEVINE, Susan.

A dear and wonderful friend.

Loving and happy memories.

Reunited with Dennis. ~ Judy and John Chapman and family.

LINDTON (nee Simpson), Norma Joan.

Loved lifelong friend of Betty and cousin of Tom (dec) Simpson.

So many fond memories.

My sympathy to Helen, Kerryn, Jennifer and Susan and their families.

Rest in peace.

SMITH, Jean Esther Isabel.

2/2/1923-13/11/1922 Cherished mother of Carol, mother-in-law of Bill.

A wonderful Special Mother admired for her love of family always giving her all.

So dearly loved and will be sadly missed.

R.I.P. Mum.

SMITH, Jean.

CAVE, Bernadette.

12/2/1954 - 10/11/2022 Mother to Daniel and Sarah.

Proud Gran to Simeon, Elizabeth, Mackenzie and Lily.

Deepest sympathy to all the family on the loss of such a beautiful lady. ~ Joan, Jim, David and Suzette.

12/2/1954-10/11/2022

Passed away suddenly.

Loved sister of John, sister-in-law of Sue, Aunty to Michael, Sonia and Tracy.

We have wonderful memories of times passed

CORKER, Max. Loved brother-in-law and Uncle of Mary, Tony and family.

Rest peacefully dear Max.

FUNERALS

SMITH, Jean.

SMITH A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered.

Please join us to celebrate the life of Jean in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 2pm.

Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.

Mum, words cannot describe our feelings of loss.

Our lives won’t be the same without you.

We were so fortunate to have many good times together, right to the very end.

You overcame so many hurdles with such a positive attitude.

You appreciated what was done for you, never complaining, always with your trademark smile that would light up our lives.

To you everything was lovely, as so many remarked, you could not help but love this wonderful lady. ~ Love Suzanne and Ian.

CORKER, Max. Very Special Pa to Ryley and Cale and great mate to Mick and Kerry Patford.

A proud man of few words, but the ones he used were the right ones.

SMITH, Jean.

We fondly remember your EXWWHUÀ\ FDNHV A wonderful friend and neighbour for PDQ\ \HDUV a &KULV GHF 0LNH DQG 0DUJLH O’Connor.

We loved him dearly and will miss him terribly.

Heaven is about to get a new veggie garden.

2/2/1923 – 13/11/2022 If roses grow in heaven Lord, Please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my mother’s arms And tell her they’re from me.

Tell her that I love and miss her And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for a while.

Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, But there’s an ache within my heart That will never go away.

Loving mother of Yvonne, mother-in-law of Bill, Loving Nana to Mark, Brendan, Tina and Erin, And loving great grandmother to Meg, Jack, Ruby and Mathew.

SMITH, Jean Esther Isabel.

2/2/1923 – 13/11/2022 We are saddened to announce Jeans passing on November 13, 2022 at Illoura Aged Care Wangaratta.

Loved wife of Ruben (dec).

The most amazing mother and mother-in-law to Frank and Jill, Yvonne and Bill, Carol and Bill, Suzanne and Ian, Charlie and Judy, Des (dec), Debra and Ronnie, Greg (dec) and Anita.

Grandmother to 19, Great Grandmother to 26 and Great Great Grandmother to 1.

God touched you and you slept.

DEVINE, Sue. Dear friend of Joan, Harry and family.

Our Susie Q. Loving memories.

Deepest sympathies to the family.

A truly lovely and caring lady.

A truly deep loss for us all for the rest of our lives. ~ Betty Charleston and family.

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BEREAVEMENT THANKS KENT, Anthony James (Tony).

30/9/1949 – 8/10/2022 Helen, Damien, Paul, Allan and families ZRXOG OLNH WR WKDQN HYHU\RQH IRU WKHLU ÀRZHUV cards and attendance to Tony’s funeral.

Also a very special thank you to Dr. Alex Trail, Professor Paul McCrory, Mandy Physio and the District Nursing Team.

A big thank you also to the North Eastern Car Club for their support.

Thank you also to Mason Park Funerals, Phil and the team, for your care, support and understanding at this time.

Please accept this as our personal thank you.

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SMITH, Paul.

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SMITH, Jean Esther Isabel.

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Rest in peace.

CAVE (nee Lyten), Bernadette (Alma).

DEATH NOTICES

The Funeral Service for Mrs Bernadette Cave will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 2pm.

Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.

Bernadette’s Service will be available to view via Livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming/

8/6/1961 - 30/8/2022 We give thanks to all who took the time out of their day to say a happy farewell to Paul.

The support given to his sister Trudy and myself Jenny his Mum has been so uplifting and generous we will be forever grateful.

Overwhelming love from relatives, neighbours and friends has filled our hearts with joy.

Thank you all.

To the Rovers football club, your being present would have made him feel humble and happy.

Rest in peace Paul.

THANKS Thank You A very heartfelt thank you to all my family and friends for their visits, gifts, cards and phone-calls, on the occasion of my 80th birthday.

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Wangaratta bowls triplet on song

By WILLSON MACK A WANGARATTA bowls trio took out the Ovens and Murray triples on the weekend.

Jodie Fruend, Renee Hill and Rhoanna Smith downed Claire Sanders, Laureen Smith and Anne Miles 22-7 to advance to the state playoffs in Bendigo next year.

The threesome will now represent the O&M where a victory would get them to the national championships.

Fruend said her and the team were stoked to claim victory at the O&M event.

“The girls just played fantastic, I didn’t have to do much,” Fruend said.

“They’re a top team too so to do it against them was

awesome, all three of them play for Victoria so they’re a decorated team.

“Renee led the team on Sunday and she hasn’t been playing bowls for all that long so it’s a real feather in her cap to win and also progress to the next stage.”

“If we can perform like we did on Sunday at the state playoffs we’ll be in with a chance.”

With the end goal being the national play-offs, Fruend said it’s important her team takes it one step at a time.

“The main goal and plan is to just play as best as we can and whatever happens after that is a bonus,” she said.

“We’d love to play at the national play-offs but there’s going to be some stiff com-

petition at state so we’ll just take it as it comes.

“It’s just fun being able to play these events with friends.”

Fruend is well known for her singles play, representing Victoria at nationals, but admitted playing with a team is much more fun.

“I much prefer playing in a team than singles,” she said.

“It can get a bit lonely when you’re playing singles so I’m really enjoying playing with friends.

“We’re all really excited to go to Bendigo together.”

Fruend will now front up at the Victorian Open this weekend at Shepparton where she’ll take part in the singles, mixed pairs, ladies pairs and triples.

Junior City v Country representative squads named

By NATHAN de VRIES

CALLED UP: Thanish Gadela is one of many juniors named in a City v Country squad for this weekend’s matches.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

THE junior representative cricket season is about to get underway, with sides picked for multiple City v Country clashes kicking off this weekend.

Three matches will be played this Sunday to determine Junior Country Week selection - Under 13 at South Wangaratta, Under 14 at North Wangaratta, and Under 15 at Barr 1, with the Under 12 selection matches set to be played next weekend down in Benalla.

The matches will see the best ‘City’ players (from clubs based in Wangaratta and Benalla) play those from ‘Country’ clubs (like Beechworth, Ovens Valley United and Greta).

Wangaratta and District Cricket Association junior cricket liaison Wayne Cooper said the split between City and Country clubs was designed so juniors from across the region could have an equal shot at representative cricket, no matter where they’re from.

“A few years ago, with the big expansion of the competition, what we wanted to be able to do is come up with a format that gave equal opportunity to anyone from whatever club, rather than just being a Wangaratta-based club,” he said.

“We needed to come up with a system where a kid from Bright had as much chance as a kid from Wangaratta or Rutherglen to make the team.

“So the best way to do it was put all the Wangaratta sides and Benalla sides against the country ones, that’s the rationale behind it.

“That’s why we put out nominations to each club, each club has to nominate their best two or three players in each age group, and hopefully we get the best players, and then we pick the teams.

“It’s been really successful over the years - it usually results in us winning more Country Week titles than Cricket Albury Wodonga.”

The City v Country matches are the first item in the season’s representative cricket calendar, with the matches serving as opportunities for selection in Country Week sides, as well as in matches against other associations.

The full team lists can be found on the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association’s Facebook page.

The first of the City v Country matches get underway this Sunday at South Wangaratta (Under 13), North Wangaratta (Under 14) and Bill O’Callaghan Oval at the Barr Reserve (Under 15) from 10am.

WDCA Representative Cricket Calendar Sunday, November 20 - City v Country (Under 13 @ South Wangaratta from 10am, Under 14 @ North Wangaratta from 10am, Under 15 @ Barr 1 from 10am).

Sunday, November 27 - City v Country (Under 12 Country Stars v City Stars @ Arundel Street Lake Oval from 12pm, Under 12 Country Renegades v City Renegades @ Arundel Street Road Oval from 3pm).

Sunday, December 4 - WDCA v Shepparton Cricket Association (2x Under 12, Under 13, Under 14, Under 15, Under 16).

Sunday, December 11 - WDCA v Murray Valley Cricket Association (Under 12, Under 13, Under 14).

Sunday, January 8, Monday, January 9 - Country Week begins.

Sunday, January 15, Monday, January 16 - Country Week continues.

Sunday, January 29 - Country Week finals.

SCOREBOARD JUBILEE GOLF CLUB Saturday, November 12 Stableford Winner: Kellie Roberts 33.

Ball winners: Frances Duffy 33.

NTP: 8th Leeanne Carmody, 13th Linda Stone.

Saturday, November 12 Stableford A Grade Winner: Daniel McPhee 40.

B Grade Winner: Wade Goodwin 38.

C Grade Winner: Jack Reiter 43.

Ball Winners: Nigel Cooper (2) 39, Sam Neave 38, Bronte Bruce 37, Joe Marjanovic 37, Tom Cash 37, Attila Kungl 37, Jeff Hemphill 35, Peter Glidden 35, Stan Goldsworthy 35,

Jeff Elliott 35, Rick Harnwell 34 Super Nine Club Shirt Jack Reiter 21.

Aroma Deli Gordon Hines 21.

2 Balls Matt Sanders 21.

NTP: 4th Peter Geldens, 8th Jeff Elliott, 13th Attila Kungl, 17th Leslie Naidoo.

Wednesday, November 16 Par A Grade Winner: Martin Van Rhee 0.

B Grade Winner: Gordon Hines -4.

Ball Winners Mitch Howe (2) -1, Alex Jones -2, Nigel Cooper -2, Mike Monro -3, Gordon Paterson -4, Alex Gibbs -4.

NTP: 8th Terry Docherty, 13th Michael Monro.

Wednesday, November 16

9 Hole Stableford A Grade Winner: Andy Walker 20.

Runner Up: Max Webster 19.

3rd: Alan Sands 18 B Grade Winner: Jim Darcy 21.

Runner Up: Dave McFarland 18.

3rd: Chris O’Keefe 18.

TARRA GOLF CLUB Results Saturday, November 12 The members played a 2 person ambrose on a composite course with the winners being Ken Miller and Lindsay Steer with a nett 623/4, the runners up were Manny Tanirau and Fay Phillips with a nett 66.

Nearest the pin on the 8th Manny Tanirau.

The full course was close to being opened again but due to the recent very wet weather that shall be once again be delayed.

Golf to be played on Saturday, November 19 will be decided on the day.

Hit off times for Tarrawingee are 11:30am roll up for a 12 noon start and members are asked to be in attendance at that time to enable the program for the day to be organised.

New members are always welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf Club with a first year membership of $100.00 and $60.00 for juniors.

The contact number is 0428122590 or by contacting a member of the club.

CROQUET There are no results for Monday, November 14 as ongoing rain events prevented any play.

On Wednesday morning five members and a visitor played three games in conditions that started out a bit cool.

Wednesday evening six members attended and played a couple of nineteen hoop games for the first time.

Dawn Wind played some excellent shots to run hoops.

We think that she was trying to do something different, however, all hoops count and Dawn was fairly pleased with herself.

Today, Friday, we have approximately 25 people from the ADRIA Caravan Club attending to play some games

as part of their week in Wangaratta.

Playing times are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9am and Wednesday (twilight) at 6pm.

Summer uniform consisting of white trousers/slacks/shorts and club shirt is now being worn on Monday and Wednesday mornings.

Wednesday evening and Saturday are casual.

Visitors are welcome.

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

Late arrivals will be included in the next game.

For further information please contact one of the numbers listed below.

President Janet Kelly 0429166016.

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Wahgunyah already impressing in NERTA competition

By BACKHAND WINNER Section Combined WAHGUNYAH are proving the dark horse of the NERTA competition this year after an impressive draw with powerhouse club Corowa on Saturday, this follows up a win against perennial finalists Hardcourt Pinkertons last week.

If Wahgunyah continue this form for the rest of the season they will not be just making up the numbers at the end of the season.

Wahgunyah’s form this year is a flow on from last year’s breakthrough season and the continued improvement of their younger brigade (Jesse Johnstone, Ethan Palmer and Max Harvey).

Saturdays result demonstrated this with Wahgun-

yah winning all the men’s set, Corowa, however, dominanted the women’s sets to ensure they had the lead heading into the mixed sets.

Wahgunyah managed to win two sets but Corowa ensured the result would be a draw by winning enough games in the sets they lost.

Travis McDonald had set himself for the Darrell Spencer showdown and was unbeatable on the day and along with Jesse and Ethan they were Wahgunyah’s best.

Claire Davidson, Marianne Spencer and Jo Matthews were impressive for Corowa.

Hardcourt Pinkertons returned to the winners list with a win against a depleted Myrrhee who are struggling to put their best team on the court each week.

Hardcourt were always in control and never allowed Myrrhee a chance to gain any rhythm and any possibility of clawing their way back into the match.

Mario Pane, Chris Lucas and Kylie Doig were Hardcourts best, while Phil Corker, Mel Pinn and Matthew Griffin battled against the odds.

Hardcourt Pulvirenti are steadily climbing the ladder with another victory over Boorhaman on Saturday and with this consistent form they will worry a few teams before the season ends.

Hardcourt were in command early and continued to exert the pressure on Boorhamn throughout the afternoon and eventually ran out comfortable victors.

Chris Lestino, Liam Suter and Maria Pulvirenti with three sets each were Hardcourt’s best.

Boorhaman had none better than Shirley Fuller, Sally O’Donoghue and newcomer Jack Nolan.

The remaining match was between Everton Blue and Everton Red, although the scores didn’t reflect the closeness of the teams and in the end Everton Blue were comfortable winners.

Bec Sacco, Eleisha Fraser and Dook Gibb were Everton Blue’s best and for Everton Red Mel Hellebrand, Alan Wood and Tim Dickinson were impressive.

Section three Boorhaman (Nick Batchelor, Darby Parr, Jack Keys, Darren) have had a dream start to their season and

continued their great form against Wahgunyah Wranglers (Wayne Johnstone, Sonia Palmer, Lily Plamer, Jaxx Johnstone) with another win to be positioned in the top echelon of section three.

Have Wooragee (Dean Bensted, Skip Peiper, Mark Knoth, Keely Maher) turned the corner after two impressive performances in a row?

This week it was Wahgunyah United (Rob Hill, Matt Davis, Clara Davis, Keeley Storer) who found the Worragee outfit to be too consistent.

Wahgunyah Wahnation (Ollie Struve, Jack Reid, Kane Palmer, Jake Mason) have continued from where they left off last year and new team Wahgunyah Deep Heat (Josh Reid, Jacob Plam-

JUNIOR LEADER: Jeynelle Mills will coach Rovers’ u15 side in the grade’s first year in the Ovens and Murray.

er, Kath Blake, Kendall Reid) have discovered abruptly how good Wah-nation are and what is required to finish in the top four.

Results Section Combined Wahgunyah 5-53 drew Corowa 4-54, Hardcourt Pinkertons 9-72 def Myrrhee 0-14, Everton Blue 9-72 def Everton Red 0-22, Hardcourt Pulvirenti 7-65 def Boorhaman 2-3.

Section 3 Wahgunyah Wahnation 6-48 def Wahgunyah Deep heat 0-15, Boorhaman 4-43 def Wahgunyah Wranglers 2-31, Wooragee 5-46 def Wahgunyah United 1-23.

Under 15 Corowa Hewitt 7-42 def Rutherglen 0-13, Wahgunyah 7-42 def Corowa Barty 0-10.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Wangaratta Rovers return with trials about to commence

By CAM MILLER WITH senior netball team trials starting next Monday, November 21, Wangaratta Rovers are hoping to find the few missing pieces that will help them back up the ladder in the 2023 season.

New A-grade co-coach Courtney Hillier, who takes over the top grade along with mid-courter Gracie Reid, said she can’t wait for the season.

“We are super excited for the upcoming season to further develop the

strong talent of the junior girls coming through the ranks,” Hillier said.

“We are hoping we can inject some experience to the senior grades in our upcoming trials and would love to see some new faces come along.”

Jaye Miller has come on board as the B grade coach and is keen to see the talent on offer at the trials.

“I’m excited to be taking on the coaching role of B grade in 2023,” Miller said.

“We’re aiming for the top and are looking to add

some more hungry souls and game changers to our team.”

Sami Kreltszheim is no stranger to the C grade side after co-coaching the team last year, but this year she has a new co-coach at her side in former Rovers champion, Perri McCarthy.

They’ll also be looking to inject some extra talent to compliment their side that was mostly competitive last year.

Lisa Beck remains the coach of the 17 and under side and will be look-

ing to go one step further after a narrow loss in the final round of the season meant they only just missed finals.

With trials just completed for the junior grades, the 2023 team is looking strong, after retaining all of its bottom age players from last season and replacing the outgoing seniors with some young, fresh talent.

The inaugural 15 and under Rovers coach, Jeynelle Henderson, is also excited about the team they’ve just selected.

“We were thrilled to see the number of girls who took part in our trial sessions for next season,” Henderson said.

“Our inaugural 2023 u15 team, fills us with so much excitement that our next generation of players is not only talented, but displays the sportsmanship, passion and team culture that are a pillar of our club at Rovers.”

Jeynelle coached her Rovers development side to the Premier A division championship in the Saturday morning junior

competition, and will be ably assisted by Jaye Miller who did the same with her Premier B division Rovers team.

Both junior sides are picked heavily from the Rovers development netball program so the club is well aware of the skills at their disposal, and optimistic about its chances for the upcoming season.

For information on the upcoming Rovers senior metball trials starting on Monday, please contact Cam Miller at cam.roversnetball@gmail.com.

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Four black belts join the fold Local martial artists put to the test FOUR local martial artists achieved the level of black belt (shodan) at Loong Fu Pai (LFP) Wangaratta, following a gruelling test of their fitness, focus and technique on Sunday.

Hayden Cole graded to senior shodan after achieving his junior level black belt in October 2019, and James Lee also achieved senior shodan.

Martial arts brothers Harvey and Xavier Dodgshun graded to junior shodan, while another student Mani D’Agostino achieved his mascot level brown belt-black bar (1st kyu).

Some 14 LFP black belts attended the grading event, with 10 travelling from Melbourne, including founder of LFP kancho Terry Lim. Cole and Lee were required to perform 10 kata, 18 yakusoku and 12 single sparring bouts against high level martial artists including a four-on-one contest.

Following this, the pair was required to break four tiles, two by hand and two by foot, which they achieved.

Wangaratta instructor sensei Andrew Worland was pleased with the efforts of all five martial artists and the dedication they’ve shown to learning aspects of the style over several years.

“It’s been a pleasure to have been a part of their gradings and I wish them good luck for their future training and I hope they can all help out and still be a part of Loong Fu Pai,” sensei Worland said.

“Hayden impressed the grading panel with his fitness, strong technique in kata and his show of

MILESTONE: Pictured at the karate grading are (from left) sempai Hayden Cole, Mani D’Agostino, sempai Harvey Dodgshun, sensei Des Mansfield, kancho Terry Lim, sensei Andrew Worland, sempai Xavier Dodshun, dai sempai Tony Mogford, and sempai James Lee. PHOTO: Kathy Dodgshun respect to fellow students and his superiors.

“The grading panel said it was a great grading which showed a good standard for his dojo including signs of strong improvement.

“Kancho said he was very pleased and impressed with his high standard James displayed.

“He encouraged him to keep up

the training as he would make a good instructor.”

Both displayed solid yakusoku, which are a series of pre-planned self-defence moves with open hand and weapons, including elements of karate, judo and aikido disciplines.

Harvey’s Dodgshun’s fitness shone through, impressing the

Jory finishes on top at the Wangaratta clay target club

By PETER SUNDERLAND BRETT Jory was on song at the Wangaratta Clay Target Club’s sporting clays competition on Sunday, November 13.

He finished the day three targets clear of his nearest rival to take overall victory in patchy conditions.

The sun was definitely on holidays and the skies alternated between occasional clear patches and threatening clouds.

Thankfully, the rain held off and the competitors stayed dry.

The turnout was disappointingly small, but perhaps that’s not surprising considering the turmoil caused in our region by the rain over recent weeks.

Dorothea Mackellar certainly got that one right.

AA grade went to that man Brett Jory with

96/100.

Scott Henshall, father of last month’s A grade winner Jake, was second on 93/100.

Wodonga/Albury club member Royce Wojtowyez took out A grade on 86/100, with Benalla F&G shooter Neil Campbell second on 82/100.

B grade saw more Benalla F&G shooters in the top positions, with Charlie Bonnitcha coming out in front with 84/100 and Paul Reynolds second on 66/100.

C grade was a family affair with the winner Mitch Benton’s 61/100 giving him bragging rights over his dad Warrick Benton, second on 38/100.

Overall High Gun honours went to Brett Jory on 96/100 and Nate Palubiski was Junior High Gun with 86/100.

The day went well, but the threat of rain meant that the trap layout crew

of Anton Motha, Graham Coyle, Ian Auranaune, Phil Smith, Col Crittenden and Brian Reid must have had one eye on the sky from the time they started until the time they packed it all away after the shoot.

Matty Motha would have been there helping too, but the poor young fellow was home sick this time.

Thanks to the office crew of Linda Motha, Anita Klima and Alison Harwood and thanks also to Bruce Henshall for running the canteen.

The Wangaratta Clay Target Club’s next competition will be Down the Line on Saturday, November 19.

Visitors are always welcome.

Details on all aspects of the club’s operations can be found on the website at https://wctc.jimdofree. com/.

grading panel, as did his abilities.

His younger brother Xavier showed “good heart” and was “very well focussed” and impressed with his will to carry on throughout the physically challenging event.

The pair had to perform seven LFP kata, multiple yakusoku, spar a series of opponents, and then break two tiles, one with hand and

the other with foot.

D’Agostino, at just 11 years old, is on track to become the youngest black belt for the dojo.

He showed good courage and was assessed on five kata, and the sparring of six fellow students and a black belt from Melbourne, and he will now aim to achieve his junior black belt rank next year.

Veterans tennis returns to lawn

By PHIL PECK

KEEN: Belinda Cook (Gapsted Wines) and Michael Falkenberg (Secretary WLTC) are looking forward to this weekend‘s veterans tennis competiton.

THIS coming Sunday, November 20 has the tennis world buzzing like a bee to a honeypot as the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club holds the next edition of the North East Veterans Tennis Tournament.

The event, sponsored for more than 10 years

by Gapsted Winery, is open to all people aged 30 plus and as it is a sanctioned tournament no club membership is required with all 20 grass courts being available.

What a way to spend a pleasant Sunday, (an entry fee of $30, including play, food and raffle ticket) starting with morning tea at 10am, followed by play commencing at 10:30am which comprises of four, eight game sets with a break for lunch somewhere between 12:30pm and 1:30pm.

There is more with

afternoon tea supplied during presentations of winners and runnersup of each section.

And for good measure, there is the serenity of the picturesque Merriwa Park for all to enjoy.

There is a great mix of graded standards for every level of both male and female players at each of the North East Veteran’s Tournament and the Wangaratta instalment will be no different.

All enquiries and entries for the day’s tennis can be made to the tournament manager in Kevin Callahan on 0409 831 175 (text or call) or by email address KevinCallahan01@bigpond.com.

Entries close by 5pm Saturday, November 19.

For more information on WLTC go to the website www. wanglawntennis.com. au.

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Vaibhav Sharma wants more cricket

CITY Colts’ newest A grader Sharma can’t wait to make an impact on his first season in the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association.

Sharma, 19, has only been in Wangaratta for a matter of months, but his eagerness to pull on the whites and play cricket is something he can’t hide.

“I’ve been to maybe 10-12 sessions with the guys, I just enjoy my cricket - I’m just happy playing cricket, I love cricket, whether it’s A grade or A reserve, it doesn’t matter to me,” Sharma said.

The young bowling allrounder arrived in town four months ago from Germany, and strolled across to the Colts’ nets just to get a game somewhere.

“If I’m being honest, it was my sister’s idea to go there because she had some mates over there,” he said.

“We were just looking for a cricket club, as I’m really fond of playing cricket, I love playing cricket.

“Earlier I was in Germany, my father and mother live in Germany, so I was with them, I lived there for a year and a half.”

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Sharma has only bowled six overs so far in the severely weather-impacted start to the season, and is yet to take a wicket.

The self-described cricket fanatic grew up in the city of Phagawara in Punjab, having lived and breathed cricket as many Indians do.

“I’ve played street and school cricket in India when I used to play in India,” Sharma said.

“I’ve done (cricket) academy, I’ve been playing cricket for four years or so.

“We used to play cricket every day back in India, from like 3pm until 7pm, at least three hours a day every day.

“There’s a lot of tough competition in India, there are a lot of players - if you go to district trials, there would be 50 boys and they’ll just select 15 for a squad, so there is a lot of competition.

Sharma and the Colts take on Beechworth this weekend.

READY TO GO: City Colts’ new bowler Vaibhav Sharma is keen to rip into the WDCA batters this season.

City Colts raring to go for “crucial” Wanderers clash

By WILLSON MACK

STEPPING UP: Josh Nanson will be looking to fire against Beechworth this weekend.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

AFTER a winning start to the season against Benalla two weekends ago, City Colts has the opportunity to notch up their second victory of the season tomorrow.

City Colts could make it two wins from two games after all of last weekend’s games ended in draws with rain washing the round out.

The Wanderers have had a difficult start to the year, going down to Rovers United Bruck, followed by being skittled for 90 by Benalla before the game was called off.

City Colts skipper Mitch Giggins believes this weekend is a great opportunity to fill his young side with confidence.

“It’s going to be a good opportunity to try and get another win,” Giggins said.

“Beechworth have been so good for so long though and, even though they’ve lost a few blokes, you can’t write them off.

“It’s a crucial game for us.”

Although the Wanderers have lost some key players, they still boast the Surreys (Kayde and Brenton) and seamer Richie Worcester.

“Just having the Surreys makes them dangerous in itself,” Giggins said.

“Richie’s slowed down a bit but he’s still got plenty of tricks up his sleeve, which is something we’re going to have to watch.

“A win this weekend though would make it two from two and really shoot us up the ladder, which is what the young boys would love to see.”

The Colts will be without Tyler Nanson and Tyler Schultz though.

“We’ll have to reshuffle the order a bit but it’s going to be important that our senior boys step up,” Giggins said.

“Hopefully, we can bat the 40 overs out and not rely on the young fellas at the end of the order.

“Cam Lovett is coming in for his first game back from injury and it’ll also be a good opportunity for young Archie Crispin to show what he’s got with the ball.”

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Double-header success on the cards for Warriors women

By NATHAN de VRIES THIS weekend’s doubleheader round of women’s CBL is shaping up to be a big one for Wangaratta, with some key players back in the side for two blockbuster matches.

The Warriors face thirdplace Seymour Blasters tomorrow at Seymour, before a second away game on Sunday in Shepparton against the Lady Gators.

After two rather crushing

defeats last weekend (94-31 v Albury Cougars, 107-36 v Wodonga Lady Wolves), the Warriors are refreshed, revamped, and ready to go.

“A lot of the main players are back so it’s going to be good,” coach Scott Butler said.

“We got back into it last night, everyone was back on deck, pretty much.

“We’ve got extras coming in, Stella Patterson’s coming in so that’s going to be very good for the team - she

played against Albury, and she’s one of the under 18 girls and she did really well in that game.

“I think she always wanted to play but no one approached her, so we went from there.

“The Reidy girls (Taylah and Jorja) who missed out (last week), I think they’ve got a bit of fire in their bellies after seeing some of the group chats.”

Butler said the matches against Seymour and Shep-

parton were a great chance to rebound from recent losses and show the competition just how good Wangaratta is.

“You always try and move on pretty quickly so you don’t carry it into the next game, but I’m sure there’ll be a little bit there from those games,” he said.

“Teams would be looking at us and thinking we’re weak, but we’ve held our own in most of the games we’ve played except for the

games on the weekend because we just didn’t have the numbers to do what we needed to do and the girls were just exhausted with no real scoring presence on the bench.

“It’s all going to change this game though.

“I’m not too sure what to make of Seymour, they lost their last game so I don’t know what’s going to happen in that game, it’s going to be very interesting.

“Shepparton are one of

the teams where we can hold our own pretty well against.

“I don’t want to get too far ahead of myself, we’ll enter into that game like they’re one of the top teams and we have to still play as hard as we can.”

Wangaratta’s women’s CBL side takes on Seymour Blasters at Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre from 5.30pm tomorrow, and Shepparton Lady Gators on Sunday at the Shepparton Sports Stadium from 12pm.

TOUGH TASK: Jayden Whitehouse and the Wangaratta Warriors face ladder leaders Seymour this weekend.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Defence is the key for Warriors’ men’s team

By WILLSON MACK

GOING FOR GOAL: North Wangaratta’s new senior coach Kim Newman has big plans to continue the Hawks’ strong netball program. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Hawks lock in new senior netball coach for 2023

By NATHAN de VRIES

NORTH Wangaratta has secured their senior netball coach for the 2023 Ovens and King season with Kim Newman signing on to lead the A and B grade sides to greater heights.

A familiar name at the Hawks’ Nest, Newman played for Glenrowan before her stint in the brown and gold in 2011 and 2013, which included co-coaching the under 17s to a preliminary final.

In recent years, Newman could be seen umpiring the Hawks’ A and B grade matches, as well as some junior O&M netball games.

With four of the fives sides mak-

ing finals in 2022, Newman said the raw talent at the Hawks’ Nest was second to none.

“There’s lots of talent, we’re hoping to keep everyone there and work on developing their skills and going to the next level,” she said.

“The club reached out to me, just looking for a bit of interest (in coaching).

“We’re looking at keeping everyone who was there (last season) back at the club, that would be awesome “We’re trying to encourage lots of people to come out to the club and give it a go for season 2023.

“We’re really looking to develop, there’s a lot of talent at North

Wang, so we really just want to work on their individual roles and that teamwork to take them to the next level.”

The A grade Hawks finished the season at ninth on the ladder with four wins and 14 losses.

Newman said a strong preseason and a positive trial period were keys to North Wangaratta rising up the ranks.

“The competition is very fierce in the Ovens and King,” she said.

“They’re a young side from last year, but we just want to keep everyone motivated to develop their game, really.

“We’re hoping to see some past players from last year and new fac-

es as well.

“We’re hoping to get a good junior and senior squad from that.

“We’ll then look at doing a fairly decent preseason and getting everyone’s fitness up there, but also developing skills along the way so everyone gets their best opportunity in the different levels.”

Alongside Newman, the Hawks announced Sarah Cormack will coach the C grade side, and Niccy Hogan will lead the under 15s North Wangaratta will hold three netball trial days in early December - for more information, or to register for trials, visit the North Wangaratta Football and Netball Club’s Facebook page.

WANGARATTA Warriors are set to front up against the undefeated Seymour Blasters in what shapes as a difficult task at Seymour on Saturday.

After winning one of their two matches in last weekend’s double-header, the Warriors will need to bring their best to match it with the ladder leaders.

Wangaratta coach Adam Maher expects a tough contest.

“Seymour are always tough,” Maher said.

“They’ve got really good depth with players like Robbie Sartori, Jordan Hockley and Jack Murphy who have played together for years.

“They’re the ultimate team in terms of how long and how far they’ve gone together.”

The Blasters notched their fourth victory for the season last weekend with a convincing 78-47 win over Wallan.

Harry Stones (14 points), Tyler Best (13) and Murphy (11) were among the top point scorers.

“If we can get a full side in who knows what’s achievable,” Maher said.

“We’re just going to have to bring our A game and really work on stopping them with defence.

“They play a style that a lot of the boys know because a few of our players have played with and against some of their’s so we have an idea on how they play.

“It’ll just be about us coming together in defence to stop them converting.”

The Warriors sit in sixth position with a two wins, three losses record.

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TEST OF SKILL WANGARATTA’S women’s CBL side faces a duo of challenging matches this weekend, with games scheduled against Seymour and Shepparton. Olivia Holmes, pictured, performed well in last weekend’s double-header round for the Warriors, and will be one to watch this weekend.

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Grand final rematch Hawks H k and d ‘Pi ‘Pies ggo h head-to-head d- -h d once more after f scintillating i ill i g 2021/22 ggrand d finall clash l h THE W.J. Findlay Oval will be alive with excitement tomorrow, as two strong sides in the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association battle it out in a repeat of last season’s A grade grand final match.

Rovers United Bruck will host Wangaratta Magpies tomorrow from 1pm - the last time these two sides went at it, RUB walked with the A grade premiership by one wicket.

RUB skipper Paddy McNamara said every clash between the neighbouring sides s a delight to spectators

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and players alike.

“Everyone’s raring to go,” he said.

“Obviously ‘Maggies’ as we’ve seen in the first two rounds have been very good, so it’s going to be a good challenge for us and it’ll be good to see where we’re at to start the season.

“They’ve got a quality bowling attack so it’s going

to be very tough, but we’ll be looking forward to it.

“We haven’t necessarily faced too much pace bowling in the first couple of rounds, so it’ll definitely be a different challenge and one that we’re keen to take on.”

Despite facing off in last year’s grand final, McNamara said you couldn’t really draw any parallels from that match.

“I think both sides are completely different on paper - there are still going to be contests that are similar from last season, but I think

there are definitely a lot of changes,” he said.

“They’ve brought in some stronger players and we might’ve lost a few so it’ll be a good contest, and certainly one we’re looking forward to.

“Prav (Pranav Menon) is the man for them with the bat and he bowls well - I think if we can get him early it can really set us up, but he’s a quality batter so it’s going to take a lot of good bowling and consistent bowling to get him out.”

Magpies skipper Jack Davies said his side would be

ready to take down the reigning champs.

“Having played off in the grand final last year we certainly aren’t looking to take them lightly - at the end of the day it’s a new season, and we will be looking to continue improving each week,” he said.

“Both sides certainly have dangerous players who can take the game away from you.

“For us it’s all about sticking to our game plan and doing the little things well.

“We pride ourselves on

having someone in our top eight making a good score and having partnerships with both bat and ball, so for us it’s not about relying on one player.”

Rovers United Bruck host Wangaratta Magpies at W.J. Findlay Oval from 1pm tomorrow - in other A grade matches, Beechworth take on City Colts at Baarmutha Park, Delatite play Benalla at the Gardens Oval in Benalla, and Yarrawonga Mulwala head to Whorouly to play Ovens Valley United.

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