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Immy’s spirit lives on A WANGARATTA family has expressed heartfelt gratitude for the community support which allowed them to farewell their bubbly sixyear-old in just the way they’d hoped, following her sudden passing just after Christmas.

In life, Imogen Booth (pictured) was a smiley ball of energy who loved dancing, singing and finding the joy in every day.

Since she passed away on December 27 following a bleed on the brain from an unknown tumour, her incredible spirit has encouraged not just her family but the wider community to see the world as she did - a fun adventure.

A GoFundMe page set up to assist Imogen’s parents, Rob

Sport

State swim titles a cash splash to city

BY SHANE DOUTHIE sdouthie@ nemedia.com.au

THE Rural City of Wangaratta is expected to receive a massive economic injection from this weekend’s Victorian Country Long Course Championships at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre.

An estimated 1200 people are due in Wangaratta from today until at least Monday in the first major long course championship in the new 50m outdoor pool.

According to Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees, the event will put WSAC on the Victorian sporting map and further confirm the rural city as one of regional Victoria's premier events destinations.

“I’m super excited about this weekend,” Cr Rees said.

“This event will bring millions of dollars into the rural city over the three days, accommodation and restaurants will be packed out.

“This facility was built for locals to enjoy but also to attract major events such as these championships.

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This funding, unding, together er with other donations of support, helped bring to fruition a celebration of Imogen’s life, which was held on January 9 in Molly’s home town of Milawa just down the road from where Imogen enjoyed her prep year at Oxley Primary School in 2022.

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City transfer station issue results in cash breakdown A TERMINAL issue will see the Wangaratta Transfer Station only accept eftpos payments in the short term, according to Rural City of Wangaratta director, community and infrastructure, Marcus Goonan.

The error, which was linked to a technical issue with the station’s terminal software, has rendered the council service unable to accept cash, with works to resolve the issue expected to be completed in a matter of weeks.

“Unfortunately the terminal system has broken but it will be replaced shortly,” Mr Goonan said.

“Cash payments are only a very small component of what is taken daily at transfer.

“Residents requiring cash payment can contact council and we will assist.”

PROUD DAY: Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees is pumped about the positive impact the Victorian Country Long Course Swimming Championships will have on the rural city.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

State swim titles are a cash splash for city ■

From page 1 “It’s why we built a FINA approved 50m outdoor pool, we even have our own timing touch pads for major events.

“It’s a tribute to the great job by everyone on the building of this pool.

“It’s just a great feeling for Wangaratta.”

Cr Rees said the Visitor Information Centre had reported a greater number

than usual of enquiries from families coming to Wangaratta this weekend who are interested in things to do and see locally.

Council also received a Remplan economic forecast of between $500,000 - $1.5m in direct benefit to the local economy by way of accommodation, dining, shopping, tourist attractions, and additional entertainment.

“The longer lasting

impact of this event and this pool will be in encouraging more young people to swim and also increasing attendance at the centre,” Cr Rees said.

“These high-level sporting events promote the sport organically, particularly in the regions.

“WSAC will soon be moving from the promotion of school holiday swim programs to the recruitment

of swim teachers and the beginning of term one swim programs in anticipation of that increased use.

“The event itself is further confirmation that Wangaratta is a major event location, and a great place to live.

“We are building on what we already know and what others are finding out, Wangaratta is a regional sporting hub with national competition grade facilities.”

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Cr Rees said more permanent shading was something that council would need to budget in the future to not only help cater for competitors at other upcoming major swim meets but also to encourage more locals to use the outdoor pool on ‘really hot’ days”.

Victorian Long Course Swimming Championships previews pages 36 and 37 in today’s sport.

WANGARATTA V/Line train or bus travellers will be able to ride to Melbourne and back in a single day for just $9.20 for adults and $4.60 for concession from March 31.

It was one of the Labor Government’s election promises to reduce V/Line train and bus travel to equal a daily metro ticket of the same price, a cost cutting measure for commuters that's expected to last four years.

Currently fares are calculated based on the distance travelled and a daily return fare from Wangaratta is $67.60 for adults and $33.80 for concession.

The only downside is that the Albury line will not be gaining any extra weekend services compared to other lines under the $1 billion package designed to “drive down the rising cost of living, back local jobs and boost regional services”.

Some $207 million will be spent over four years to increase the frequency of weekend services on major train lines in regional Victoria.

Community fundraiser headed for final push COMMUNITY members have only six weeks left to raise funds as part of Wangaratta's annual community raffle.

Raffle sales are set to cease on March 10, with local groups and clubs urged to accelerate their fund-raising efforts by pushing ahead with raffle sales or organising last minute raffle books

as soon as possible.

Winners are set to be drawn at the Wangaratta Motor Group showrooms on March 24, with a prize pool just shy of $40,000 up for grabs.

To organise additional raffle books, contact Geoff Dinning on 0418 530 242, Rob Tate on 0408 573 392 or Bev Maher on 0419 533 898.

GRAND PRIZE: Celebrating last year’s community raffle and looking forward to the next one were (from left) Dean Jacobs, Tristan Saunders, Jarred Clark ((Wangaratta Motor Group), Geoff Dinning, Bev Maher (Rotary Club of Appin Park) and Jess Powell (Wangaratta Motor Group) with a Toyota that was won by Carl Schultz from Rosebud.

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IN LIFE, AND DEATH, BUBBLY SIX YEAR OLD HAS ENRICHED OUR COMMUNITY

SPECIAL DAY: Bubbles and balloons abounded during a celebration of Imogen Booth’s six years, held at Milawa earlier this month.

PHOTO: Nicole Macpherson Photography REMEMBERED: Prep classmates at Oxley Primary School produced this tribute to Imogen. PHOTO: Nicole Macpherson Photography

MUCH-LOVED: Imogen Booth (front left) with sisters Amelie and Eloise, brother Oliver and parents Rob and Molly, enjoys an adventure with her family.

WORDS TO LIVE BY: The Booth family’s mantra, ‘This is simple, this is easy, this is fun’, was painted on Imogen’s special violet-coloured casket.

PHOTO: Nicole Macpherson Photography

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From page 1 The six-year-old’s favourite colour, violet, was in abundance at the celebration, including on a casket painted with local support and decorated with paintings and stickers from friends and family, and the Booths’ mantra: ‘This is simple, this is easy, this is fun’ - an approach Imogen took to every task.

Having grown up around her family’s Vincent Road bakery, Salus, Imogen napped on flour bags and spread her infectious spirit among staff, who couldn’t help but be taken in by the little girl with the ‘old soul’.

Those attending the celebration of Imogen’s life were treated to videos of the youngster speaking to camera about her love of animals, and singing along to one of her favourite songs, Vance Joy’s ‘Riptide’.

“They say you should sing and dance like

nobody’s watching; Immy sang and danced hoping everyone was watching, and that they’d jump in and join her,” Rob said.

Rob and Molly said the January 9 celebration, where those attending were encouraged to allow “kids to be kids”, was known as ‘The Imogen Show’, and also included a jumping castle, face-painting, art tables and a letter-writing station, along with a slushie-maker, and Imogen’s favourite sorbet.

“We tried to make it a really positive, fun day, so that kids left feeling that they had fun as they said goodbye to Immy. That’s how she would want to be remembered,” Molly said.

The couple has been focusing on the positives to emerge from Imogen’s passing, and are pleased that their daughter’s unquenchable thirst for life has already inspired many

people they know to reassess their future plans.

“By definition, if you’re not grateful, you’re ungrateful, and to be ungrateful for Imogen’s life would not respect her salubrious nature, which was something so joyous,” Rob said.

“She made so much of an impact in such a short time, you can’t look at that without being grateful.”

Molly said: “So many of our friends are doing things or planning things because they have a greater appreciation for time.

“One has come up with a list of things the family wants to do for the year; another who was planning to sell their caravan has instead decided to upgrade it and do some more travelling.

“The things parents are saying they’re hearing their kids say, and the things adults are doing, shows that

the way Immy lived is being felt and taken on board.”

Rob said even up until the night before she fell ill, Imogen was singing and dancing her way through life, producing a spontaneous “pop-up concert” with her siblings in Albury’s JB Hi-Fi store while the family was Christmas shopping.

“She was perfect, on top of the world, and she and Oliver fell asleep in each other’s arms in the back of the van,” Molly said.

The next morning, Imogen woke with what her parents thought was gastro.

She later said she felt dizzy and asked for the back of her head to be rubbed.

“By 11am, she was not waking the way I thought she should to have a drink, so I called Rob and went straight to emergency.

Within 30 minutes, they figured out she had had a bleed on the brain and she

was put in an induced coma and flown to the Royal Children’s Hospital,” Molly said.

Rob said: “The reality was, she was probably gone before she left Wangaratta.

They suspect she had a tumour which bled within itself and blew up rapidly.

“There is a lot of grace for us in knowing that even if she had presented at the emergency room of the Royal Children’s Hospital with her first symptoms, we couldn’t have done anything differently.

“We’re lucky we had that time with her.”

For family and friends who had seen Imogen running around enjoying Milawa’s Carols by Candlelight just days before, it was a shock to know that the youngster was so ill, and the Royal Children’s Hospital allowed the extended family to spend time with Immy

and make memories and keepsakes such as handprints before she passed away, surrounded by love, on December 27.

Rob and Molly thanked all those who had assisted with the celebration of Imogen’s life, and helped them in any way in recent weeks - from the school community arranging the provision of meals to local businesses offering their assistance over the holiday period.

“Without the help of so many people, it wouldn’t have been able to be the celebration we wanted,” Molly said.

Rob agreed: “To be able to have everyone show up for Immy the way she always showed up for everyone, was really special. It was testament to her values - that whatever you do comes back to you ten-fold.”

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WANGARATTA and district readers have been eagerly buying and borrowing a variety of fiction, non-fiction and children’s titles to enjoy over the summer.

Edgars Books and News in Murphy Street said that local book clubs have recently recommended three titles in particular: The Coast by Eleanor Limprecht, The Proxy Bride by Zoe Boccabella, and Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles.

Publishers have also recommended newly released titles: Compulsion by Kate Scott, Tuesday Evenings and the Copeton Craft Resistance by Kate Solly, and Creative Differences and Other Stories by Graeme Simsion for book clubs in 2023.

All books are available in store and if you are a book club member, you receive 20 per cent off any book club purchases.

Booktique in Reid Street said its top non-fiction titles are: Bulldozed by Niki Savva, With

Nature by Fiona Brockhoff, Book of Roads and Kingdoms by Richard Fidler, My Dream Time

by Ash Barty, Hudson Fysh by Grantlee Kieza and Barefoot Kids (children’s non-fiction).

When it comes to adult fiction, readers are loving Limberlost by Robbie Arnott, The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell, Horse by Geraldine Brooks, The Colony by Audrey Magee and The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman.

Younger readers have enjoyed Runt by Craig Silvey, A Tiny Light picture book by Alison Lester, The Bookseller’s Apprentice by Amelia Mellor, A Walk in the Dark by Jane Godwin and As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow

by Zoulfa Katouh.

Booktique offer a loyalty program and for every $20 you spend, $1 credit is added to your account.

Wangaratta Library provided their most popular books which saw The happiest man on earth

by Eddie Jaku (non-fiction), The rising tide by Ann Cleeves, It

PERFECT FOR BOOKCLUBS: The Proxy Bride by Zoe Boccabella. ends with us by Colleen Hoover, No plan B by Lee Child and The woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill take the top spots for adult titles.

When it comes to children and teen titles, the most popular series are The keeper of the Lost

Cities series by Shannon Messenger, Wolf girl series by Anh Do, The bad guys series by Aaron Blabey, Heartstopper series

by Alice Oseman and A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas.

Reader Jill Lindquist sent in her list so far this year which included Faith, Hope and Carnage written as a conversation between Nick Cave and Sean O’Hagan.

Jill noted that ‘Cave’s capacity to articulate some very fine thinking is beautiful reading’.

Landlines by Raynor Winn is part three of a non-fiction trilogy - a ‘walking story’- and a very entertaining and thought provoking read and fiction book Amy and Lan by Sadie Jones is told through the eyes of two children growing up on a small farming collective in the UK and just beautiful.

Please support our local businesses and libraries when you are looking for your next read, or a gift for a loved one.

Happy reading for 2023.

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ENROLMENTS are now open for the Wangaratta Players Youth Drama Group, ‘Youthies’, which will recommence on Thursday, February 2.

Youthies started last July after a hiatus of a number of years and students, teachers, parents and families all agree it was a highly successful and enjoyable first semester, which culminated in a special Youthies Showcase in December.

Held on Thursday evenings during school terms at the Stage Door in Evans Street, junior students (grades three to seven) meet from 4pm-5pm while senior students (grades eight to 12) meet from 5.30-7pm.

Students learn and take part in a range of theatre sports and activities as part of their introduction or continuing education of the roles and skills required within a theatre group to stage a production.

From backstage roles and skills to speech, stage craft, relaxation exercises, listening skills and emotions to taking part in improvisations, script

SHOWCASE: The end of year Youthies showcase was a huge hit in December. readings and analysis, development of performance skills and other specialist information sessions there is something for everyone to fall in love with.

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A number of special guests are planned for this year and both junior and senior students will be working on a production at the Stage Door in the September school holidays.

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productions during the year.

This process and experience offers even more opportunities to learn from experienced cast members and crew and is a valuable exercise.

Class fees are $90 per term and includes a family membership to the Wangaratta Players.

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Alleged Apex Park hoon disputes police account A MAN accused of hooning around Apex Park in an unregistered vehicle will remain in custody until at least next week, after he was unable to find a lawyer ahead of a bail hearing in Wangaratta Magistrates Court yesterday.

The 57-year-old was first remanded in custody last Friday, denied bail after he allegedly did burnouts in Apex Park and ran over a pushbike while driving through the Frank Garth Reserve.

A police summary of the matter read to the court last week alleged the man had driven dangerously in close proximity to a number of teens near the popular swimming hole, before driving through the busy park

around 7pm on January 12 and parking inside the rotunda area.

According to police, the park had been filled with young children and families at the time, with a number recording or taking photos of the incident.

Appearing at court remotely from custody at the Metropolitan Remand Centre yesterday, the accused attempted to again secure bail, admitting to running over the pushbike, which he said had been discarded in long grass near the Frank Garth Reserve.

He maintained he had driven at walking pace throughout the park, reaching speeds of no higher than 10kph as he performed

RESIDUAL DAMAGE: Grass at Apex Park suffered significant damage, after two hoons allegedly did burnouts in the close proximity in pedestrians last week.

PHOTO: Ryan Malcolm burnouts on the water’s edge before returning to the Apex Park rotunda.

According to police prosecutor Sergeant Heath

Dosser, an independent witness said he had “never seen anything like this in a public place with kids around”.

Having already had an

unrepresented bail application turned down last week, the defendant was informed he would need to speak to a lawyer, which he said he had attempted to do while being shifted through three prisons in four days earlier this week.

He said he was willing to plead guilty to a charge he drove dangerously in a public place in order to conclude his jail term, but was informed he was facing allegations he engaged in conduct endangering serious injury, a charge which carries a term of imprisonment.

However, he remained adamant his account of events was the truth, after police alleged he reached speeds of up

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“I maintain my version is 200 per cent correct,” he told the court.

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Magistrate Peter Dunn remanded the man in custody, to reappear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Earlier this week, a coaccused Melbourne man was also remanded, after he allegedly attempted to hit a group of children with the same vehicle while doing burnouts in the park.

The man spent time in hospital immediately after the incident, after he allegedly rolled the vehicle onto its side a short distance from the rotunda.

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NHW’s chief executive officer Libby Fifis welcomed the funding to replace the existing MRI machine and fluoroscopy unit, saying it would enhance diagnostic services for patients in the region.

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ALL SET: Members of The Dunners (from left) Ollie Chambers, Xavier Zachariou and Josh Robbo, along with drummer Edan Van Bergen, have been rehearsing for their part in Beats Fest at The Vine Hotel on Sunday.

UNGUARDED: Suzi will be one of the headline acts at Beats Fest at The Vine Hotel, along with band Molly Rocket.

Enjoy live music at Beats Fest

A SHOW at The Vine Hotel this Sunday presented by local FReeZA group Spilt Milk will showcase not only a couple of rising music stars, but some of the district’s best young talent.

The Beats Fest all-ages gig will kick off at The Vine at 12 noon and is scheduled to run until 5pm.

Headliners Molly Rocket and Suzi will be supported by the winners of Wangaratta’s 2022 Battle of the Bands, The Dunners and

solo artist Iva Mahoni.

Edan Van Bergen, drummer with The Dunners, is looking forward to performing at Beats Fest with bandmates Ollie Chambers, Xavier Zachariou and Josh Robbo.

He said the group had organised rehearsals in the days leading up to the event to ensure its set is tight on Sunday.

“We have a few new unheard originals that we are eager to perform,” he said.

“We’re hoping that this might give us a bit of a name for ourselves and our music.”

Edan said The Dunners knew a little about the headliners.

“I think Molly Rocket is usually opening act for one of our favourite bands, The Rions, and I’ve actually seen Suzi before as the opening act for Beddy Rays and Dune Rats (more of our big inspirations), so we are most certainly looking forward to

them perform,” he said.

“It will definitely be a good learning point to see how Molly Rocket and Suzi go about their performance; we can witness how the more well-established bands perform and have the crowd engaged.

“Also, we think it’d be pretty cool if we were able to impress them with our own set.

“We’re definitely most looking forward to just being on the stage again, perform-

ing in front of a crowd.

“Sharing the stage with some amazing musicians, it will just be great fun I think, something we’ve been looking forward to since the event was announced.

“We’d just encourage people to get out, grab your friends and have fun at a live concert with some top acts, supporting young local performers.

“Come to Beats Fest @ The Vine Hotel. It’ll be awesome.”

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Ready to experience the world

BY SIMONE KERWIN skerwin@ nemedia.com.au

HAVING endured pandemic lockdowns while dreaming of travelling, a group of local students is rapt to be finally taking the chance to follow their dreams by heading off on Rotary exchanges from this weekend.

Galen Catholic College students Matilda Collins and Abbey McLaughlin, both 15, are among about 20 young people from the local Rotary district who will jet off on Saturday, and the pair are excited about spending 12 months in France.

Matilda, supported by Beechworth Rotary Club, is heading to Lille, while Abbey will be six hours away in Mauleon, representing the Rotary Club of Milawa Oxley.

Also heading overseas with the help of local Rotary clubs will be Cathedral College Wangaratta students Lyndsey Hill (Benalla Rotary), who’s heading to Argentina, and Ruby Bastin (Rotary Club of Milawa Oxley), who will spend her time in Switzerland.

Matilda and Abbey said they were excited about taking off on trips which will see them experience French life, as they stay with host

READY TO GO: Galen Catholic College students Matilda Collins and Abbey McLaughlin are among locals heading overseas this weekend on Rotary exchange.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling families organised by Rotary clubs in their respective towns.

For Abbey, it’s a chance to explore the passion for travelling she’s developed during family trips to Thailand and Vietnam, and through hearing her parents stories of their own travels.

“I’ve been excited for a long time, and now that the

“I’m looking forward to meeting people and learning the language, and more about French culture,” she said.

Matilda will also have the chance to take a Euro Tour, visiting other European countries to further broaden her travel experience.

“I feel like we’re very lucky being part of the 9790 Rotary District, they have been really

great in helping us prepare for the trip,” she said.

While Abbey’s away, the McLaughlin family will host a Rotary exchange student in July, and the family would love to hear from any other locals interested in serving as host families this year.

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“I think it will give me a new perspective on things, and I hope to learn more about myself and the world.

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Seize the day in Imogen’s memory

FACEBOOK users this week commented on our web poll, which asked ‘should the State Government allow an increase in the number of kangaroos to be culled?’

THE tragic passing of Milawa six–year– old, Imogen Booth, just after Christmas has thrust the fragility of life firmly into the spotlight within the local community.

The joyous nature with which she lived every day will be the lasting memory she leaves with those who knew her, but her story is one that should and has resonated with so many others throughout the local area.

Having been a perfectly healthy six–year–old attending primary school, being inquisitive and enjoying life with her three siblings and loving parents, a shock brain bleed cut short a story which was in the midst of only its first chapter.

Community is so important when people are at their lowest, and for Rob and Molly Booth, the outpouring of support played a vital role in guiding the family through the most challenging period imaginable.

And while kind words and emotional support have gone a long way to managing and working through the shock, the financial outpouring, which has seen a GoFundMe page raise more than $60,000 since Imogen‘s passing, lends tangible support which will aid the family in their next stage of life.

The inspirational messages left behind

by Imogen in life and in death are a credit to the family and community she grew up within, and will alter the plans of children and adults throughout the region.

Time is not infinite, and as humans, we don‘t live forever.

By squeezing as much juice out of each day as we can, we can honour Immy‘s memory, and enjoy life the way she always did.

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January 18, 2023 marked the 10 year anniversary of the funeral of Ned Kelly, conducted at St Patrick Catholic Church in Wangaratta by Monsignor John White.

The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine by way of a DNA sample was able to identify the skeletal remains of Ned Kelly exhumed from Pentridge prison.

The identification of Ned Kelly’s remains attracted unprecedented media attention in Victoria, nationally and internationally.

In early 2012 I was asked by some of the descendants of Ned Kelly to represent them in respect to what should occur in respect to the remains of Ned. In a letter Ned wrote to the Governor of Victoria his excellence Marquis of Norman

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I WRITE in response to the articles about my medical practice, which appeared in last Friday’s Wangaratta Chronicle.

The medical board of Australia and AHPRA, their regulatory body, have acted inappropriately by deciding that I was prescribing without a permit, when in fact, I did not require a permit.

As a result of their mistake, they then decided that I need another 12 hours of education about pain management and the regulations surrounding prescribing controls, despite that fact that I recently completed more than 1600 hours of study to be awarded a Master of Medicine in Pain Management.

I am also a registered pharmacist, so I also very knowledgeable about medicines.

I have appealed the decision to VCAT, and on Friday sought a stay of the decision of the board.

I proved to VCAT and the board that I did not require a permit to prescribe, but I must await a hearing sometime this year, and the matter will be determined then.

I continue to practice, but am not allowed to prescribe narcotics or benzodiazepines.

This is no hardship for me, but it has had an enormous effect on the patients I have been caring for with pain and anxiety conditions.

There is nothing further I can do until the final hearing.

I believe the board and APHRA have defamed me in the decision they made because it is wrong, and I am looking into my legal options.

I am a safe doctor, and the effort I have put into my education around prescribing these drugs proves how seriously I take prescribing.

Dr Julian Fidge BPharm, Grad Dip App Sc (Comp Sc), MBBS, FRACGP, MMed (Pain Management) Practice principal and director, Wangaratta

Remembering Ned Kelly’s funeral

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OUT AND ABOUT: This five foot red bellied black snake was an unexpected visitor at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre precinct this week. The snake, harmlessly sunning itself on the asphalt carpark on Tuesday afternoon, was startled by a runner and it made a leisurely retreat back into bushland near Golf Links Lane and the tennis courts. It was a reminder that snakes are out and about in the summer weather.

PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner on November 10, 1880 the very day before his execution Ned said: “ . ... for the day will come when all men will be judged by their mercy and deeds and also if you would grant permission to my friends to have my body that they may bury it in consecrated ground” Ned dictated the letter to Warden Buck and it bears Ned’s mark X by his own hand.

Ned could not write the letter due to the gunshot wound to his right hand incurred at the siege at Glenrowan.

Ned Kelly’s request that his body be handed over to his friends for his burial in consecrated ground was refused.

An application from the relatives for the body was also refused.

Ned Kelly was buried at the old Melbourne Goal in 1880.

His remains were then transferred to Pentridge prison in 1929.

The remains were then exhumed by Heritage Victoria and taken to the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine in 2009 where they were identified as the skeletal remains of Ned Kelly.

Ned’s last wish for his body to be buried on consecrated ground was achieved 133 years after his execution.

The task of returning Ned’s remains to the cemetery at Greta to be buried near his family and friends is not to be underestimated particularly given the competing interests regarding some of the descendants, the State of Victoria and the opposition of Pentridge Village Pty Limited who was a co-applicant on a exhumation licence.

Pentridge Village Pty Limited believed that

they “owned” the remains and that they should be buried at the Pentridge Village site as a tourist attraction to be interned in a rose garden.

The Victorian Government was unable to secure the support of Pentridge Village Pty Limited for the variation of the exhumation licence to members of the decedents of Ned, despite several attempts and negotiation.

This however was ultimately achieved.

At the funeral on January 18, 2013 the “Irish Journey Blessing”, a most fitting tribute to Ned Kelly was recited: “May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face.

And the rains fall softly upon your fields ... “ John Suta, Wangaratta

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on the uncertain future use of the historic building on Murphy Streetwhich is currently occupied by the Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre, set to relocate in April.

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Joanne Pane: Dear god Wangaratta Council. The Historical Society has on multiple occasions asked you for assistance in setting up a meusum. This is a no brainer and the council resistance in assisting

the historical society to find a new building is very suspicious in my view.

Angela Brown: What about a community youth centre, somewhere for kids to go and stay out of trouble and off the streets, help our traumatised or abused youth with recovery and support, it may just lower crime rates, and change and save lives.

Jennifer Sleep: I would love to see a local co-working space for startups and young entrepreneurs with small meeting

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spaces Startup Shakeup North East Vic Charles Branstom: How about turning it into an emergency accommodation Centre house for our many homeless?

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Facebook users also commented on the two men charged driving erratically and doing burnouts through the centre of Wangaratta’s Apex Park who remained in police custody.

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Tanya Hopper: silly boys Charles Szeligiewicz: Excellent, here’s hoping the legal system deals them just punishment for their stupidity.

Facebook users also commented on Nick Kyrigios and his late withdrawal from this years Australian Open due to injury.

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TWITTER users this week tweeted about camping in the Wangaratta area, local trainer Craig Weeding’s sucessful day at the Tumut Turf Club and last week’s front page story of a ban on a local GP from prescribing certain pain supressant medications.

Asher Wilson-Goldman @AsherGoldman The area around Wangaratta is where I’ve been and its gorgeous, lots of old growth forest. Saw wombats on the road and rare owls at night while camping.

Wangaratta Turf Club @Wangarattatc Congrats @craigweeding Racing, 3-from-3 at Tumut today, and to team Ledger Racing picking up another winner with local apprentice @HannahILB in the saddle!

BinsQ @BinsQuan This is intolerable. It really is. Having found relief, some after fighting for years, decades... to have that taken away or threatened is unconscionable. Even if a solution is found the STRESS, the awful gut drop of not knowing if you’ll have that pain fu throttle again... awful

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Splashing good time at the park

By KURT HICKLING

KIDS have been embracing the hot days over the school holidays by flocking to the Wangaratta Splash Park to cool down and navigate their way through the park full of thrills and spills to entertain for hours.

The park will remain open throughout the summer period and into March.

GOOD TIME: Madison Cayzer and Mae Jinnette were keeping it cool on the hot days.

FAMILY OUTING: Issy, Zoe, Jack, Lincoln and Nate Schmirgal know how to beat the summer heat.

HOLIDAY FUN: Zoe Schmirgal loves the summertime.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

THE BEST EXPERIENCE: Jake Bailey embraced his first experience at the splash park.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN - CADET JOURNALIST (Sport / General News) Is this you?

Study Journalism at Deakin University for 3 years Wangaratta Chronicle is currently seeking expressions of interest from motivated candidates to join the team in Wangaratta as a cadet journalist.

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.

TO APPLY Please email your cover letter & resume to: Jeff Zeuschner, Group Editor E: jzeuschner@nemedia.com.au

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In the groove in the park

DRUM MAJORS: Emma Phillips and Bri Slattery from In the Groove were in their post-drum glow phase on Tuesday after a successful and enjoyable session.

PHOTOS: Belinda Harrison

GOOD TIME: Andrew from Yooralla Wangaratta had a ball at his first drumming session on Tuesday.

WANGARATTA’S King George Gardens were alive with music on Tuesday morning.

Free drumming session organised by the Rural City of Wangaratta and hosted by In the Groove community drumming drew plenty of old and young participants, with members of Yooralla Wangaratta among those joining in.

Another free session will be held on Tuesday, February 21 from 10am in King George Gardens.

In the Groove also hold community drumming classes on Wednesday nights from 6pm at The Centre.

Busted twice in one week A WANGARATTA man has been hit with a $2000 fine, after being caught in possession of methylamphetamine twice in four days by the same police officer last week.

The 26-year-old entered guilty pleas to a number of possession charges while appearing from police custody at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court this week, after having being caught with

Man fined $ $2000 for p possession of meth and cannabis

personal use quantities of methylamphetamine and cannabis at a Wilson Road address on Sunday morning.

The court heard the defendant had attended the address and walked towards the side door but was confronted by police members, who were speaking to the home’s resident.

The accused, who had with him a small green shoulder bag, was asked by police what was in the bag, to which he replied “there’s gear in it”.

A set of small scales, a methylamphetamine pipe, and small Ziploc bags of methylamphetamine and cannabis were said to have been recovered from the

bag, and the accused was promptly arrested and remanded in police custody.

Police prosecutor Constable Imogen Akers said the accused had also been seen riding a bicycle without a helmet near Ryan Avenue around 6.45pm on Thursday, with the same police officer identifying similar small amounts of

cannabis and methylamphetamine inside the same green shoulder bag.

Defence counsel Geoff Clancy said his client had been cooperative with police following each of his arrests, and had not been carrying quantities which could be considered traffickable.

He said his client’s long-

term drug addiction was a “health issue” that the accused needed “to get a hold of ”.

Magistrate Peter Dunn noted it was important the accused engage with support systems outside of custody, convicting and fining the man a total of $2000.

“He’ll just keep on spending more and more time in jail unless he does something about it,” he said.

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Kittens, kittens everywhere WHEN you are looking for your next pet, make an appointment or application with the Wangaratta RSPCA. While animals available for adoption can be viewed online, applicants no longer need to fill out the online application form.

Simply contact the shelter on (03) 5722 2874 to make an appointment to see your chosen animal.

Wangaratta RSPCA’s source code is #BR100934.

Cats:  Short hair, torbie, female, 2 years, 956000015884827, ‘Jazzy’;  Short hair, ginger, male, 1 year, 956000016553469, ‘Marmalade’;  Short hair, black, female, 2 years, 956000016555428, ‘Maya’;  Short hair, black, female, 1 year, 956000016556405, ‘Nala’;  Medium hair, tabby, male, 3 years, 956000016625717, ‘Noel’;  Medium hair, black, female, 6 months, 956000016556608, ‘Saba’;  Short hair, grey, male, 2 years, 956000016555449, ‘Sparrow’;  Short hair, tabby, female, 2 years, 956000016561870, ‘Xena’; Kittens:  Short hair, black tabby, female, 11 weeks, 956000016558298, ‘Bailey’;

 Short hair, grey tabby, male, 2 months, 956000016552079, ‘Bart’;  Short hair, black tabby, male, 11 weeks, 956000016561042, ‘Billy’;  Short hair, tabby, male, 11 weeks, 956000016559086, ‘Dawson’;  Short hair, ginger, male, 8 weeks, 956000016556260, ‘Dino’;  Short hair, torbie, female, 3 months, 956000016562833, ‘Emily’;  Short hair, black tortoiseshell, female, 3 months, 956000016559950, ‘Gift’.  Medium hair, tabby, male, 9 weeks, 956000016626077, ‘Jet’;  Medium hair, tortoiseshell, female, 12 weeks, 956000016562653, ‘Joni’;  Short hair, black, female, 3 months, 956000016625144, ‘Joy’;  Short hair, grey tabby, female, 2 months, 956000016556520, ‘Lisa’;  Short hair, tabby, female, 12 weeks, 956000016624217, ‘Maeve’;  Short hair, tabby, female, 2 months, 956000016562312, ‘Maggie’;  Short hair, champagne, male, 12 weeks, 956000016554082, ‘Morrisey’;  Short hair, tabby, female, 11 weeks, 956000016552505, ‘Snowball’;

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PHOTO: RSPCA  Short hair, tabby, female, 12 weeks, 956000016561881, ‘Star Light’;  Short hair, black, male, 3 months, 956000016562627, ‘Twink’;  Medium hair, ginger tabby, 12 weeks, 956000016560905, ‘ Zappa’.

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ENERGY Safe Victoria (ESV) is calling on Victorians to always employ a licensed electrician to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and battery systems to avoid the threat of fires, explosions and electrocutions.

ESV has been called to a series of dangerously installed solar systems in recent months, where the work was carried out by people who weren’t qualified A-grade electricians.

“Thankfully, ESV was alerted to the non-compliant installations before an incident could occur, however it is concerning that non-qualified Victorians continue to carry out this work,” ESV acting chief executive officer Ian Burgwin said.

“A number of installations have involved people referring to videos on the internet to help them complete the installations.

“The installation of these systems is classified as licensed electrical work, and they must be installed by a licensed electrician and verified by a licensed electrical inspector.

“Saving a few dollars by not employing a professional puts the safety of your loved ones and your property at risk and is a poor investment.”

Mr Burgwin said solar systems should be serviced every two years to ensure they remain safe and operating efficiently.

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Screening could be potential life saver

By STEVE KELLY WOMEN aged between 25 and 74 years old are asked to take the time to book a cervical screen or mammogram, with procedures now less invasive and self-collection also available now - it could be most important 30 minutes of your life.

South Wangaratta Medical Clinic registered nurse Liz Jesser applied for a grant from the Cancer Council and the Murray Primary Health Network (PHN) to encourage more people in the area to get a check-up.

She is also looking to approach multi-cultural people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to reach sections of the community and promote the service.

“Sometimes people from various groups in society might not know about the services on offer or whether they will see a female clinician, or could have fears about the procedure or be worried about cultural sensitivities,” Ms Jesser said.

“Women are more than welcome to bring somebody with them to the appointment that will take a maximum of 30 minutes with me.”

HEALTH CHECK: Registered nurse Liz Jesser encourages patients to book a screening appointment.

PHOTO: Kurt Jesser There is also an opportunity for community groups to have Ms Jesser visit and share information with members about the risks, screening processes and care around cervical and breast screening.

The community education program also covers bowel screening and is relevant to any gender.

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“The main aspect with cervical screening is that the method has changed and it is no longer an invasive procedure - patients can even take a sample themselves, as long as they have no symptoms,” Ms Jesser said.

“It’s important to get regular screening because the earlier cancers are detected the better chance there is of

successful treatments.

“We can also check the national screening register to see when the patient is due for another screen.”

For more information about the cervical, breast or bowel screening program or to book an appointment call the South Wangaratta Medical Clinic on 5713 9299.

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Murray Valley encephalitis detected in Indigo Shire

By RYAN MALCOLM HEALTH authorities have urged North East residents to remain vigilant in limiting their exposure to mosquitoes this summer, following a detection of the Murray Valley encephalitis virus in an Indigo Shire mosquito last week.

First trapped on January 10, testing of the mosquito later identified the virus, following a number of other detections throughout northern Victoria earlier this month, particularly in Loddon and Mildura shires.

The detection follows a number of Barmah Forest Virus and Ross River Virus detections in mosquitoes across northern Victoria earlier this month, as well as the state’s first detection of the rare Japanese encephalitis virus in Campaspe Shire in late December.

A Department of Health warning issued by deputy chief health officer Deborah Friedman indicated concern around the rise of Murray Valley encephalitis within the mosquito population, and said increased detections posed a “current and active” risk to people in northern Victoria.

The state’s first detection of the virus in mosquitoes more than a decade occurred in Mildura on January 4, while a human has not reported being infected by the disease in Victoria since 1974.

Murray Valley encephalitis can cause a rare but potentially serious infection of the central nervous system, with symptoms characterised by fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and muscle aches.

In most cases, infected people do not exhibit symptoms.

The alert issued by Ms Friedman urged anyone exhibiting symptoms to seek urgent medical care, while also calling on clinicians to test for mosquitoborne disease in patients with a compatible illness.

The virus is untreatable, with health officials urging local residents to limit their exposure to mosquitoes in the first instance, by wearing long, loose-fitting clothes and using mosquito repellents if outside during periods with large numbers of mosquitoes.

For more information on how to protect yourself against mosquito-borne illnesses, visit https:// www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/murray-valleyencephalitis-virus-detected-in-victoria.

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Making a difference Former local Harry Hildebrand has a goal to build students’ resilience, creating young gap p leaders who are having positive impact on communities in Peru where he is now based.

BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

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DREAM to use his teaching skills to help improve the lives of others is what inspired former Wangaratta resident Harry Hildebrand to leave a good job at Melbourne’s renowned Wesley College in the late 1990s and head overseas.

While he had already travelled a lot, Harry said the easy option at this stage of his life and career would have been to stay exactly where he was, but instead he wanted to shake things up; packing up stumps and setting out with a plan to teach overseas for 10 years.

When he landed in Peru, he didn’t expect to find a place he had such an affinity with (or a Peruvian-born wife), but it’s where he was to settle, establish a home and family and spend the next 25 years.

Harry, his wife Vanessa and their 14 year old son Luka - who describes himself as half llama and half kangaroo - have returned to Australia this month to visit family and friends for the first time in five years, with COVID having prevented them from making their usual biennial visit.

The former Wangaratta High School student who moved with his parents and siblings to the King Valley in the 1970s, used to play football for King Valley and later the Wangaratta Rovers.

He also played cricket for King Valley and Wangaratta’s City Colts, taking those sporting skills over to Peru where he captained the Peruvian national team and is still their president; steering them to membership of the International Cricket Council.

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arry will share his experience of living and working in Peru when he speaks at Remel 185 in Whorouly next week, and anyone interested in hearing more is welcome to come along.

He plans to talk about his role as deputy head of Markham College, a British/ Peruvian school in Lima with 2000 students, the innovative program he has undertaken with students to foster a sense of social responsibility and care for others.

They will also talk about Casa Amazonas (Amazon House) - a boutique hotel

S WORKING TOGETHER: Working with locals and finding out what they need is crucial to the success of each project for Harry Hildebrand, pictured (above) celebrating the inauguration of an Adobe computer lab constructed in this village.

S PRACTICAL SUPPORT: Students from Markham College in Lima, Peru have built hundreds of these houses on weekends for people impacted by natural disasters.

W FAMILY UNIT: Harry Hildebrand, his Peruvian-born wife Vanessa and their son Luka, who are based in Peru, aim to return to visit family and friends in North East Victoria every couple of years. and yoga retreat the couple established - which Vanessa built from the ground up on 14 hectares of Peruvian rainforest.

Harry said Peru was probably hit harder than any country in the world

by COVID, with possibly the most people dying per capita and limited access to hospital beds.

He said there were also very strict lockdown rules which were enforced by the army, leaving them unable to leave the house for months and without on-site classes at school for nearly two years.

“Now it has relaxed a fair bit and we can do anything, but tourism is one of the biggest economic activities - second only to mining and it has been severely impacted,” he said.

“People were scared of going to Peru due to COVID, and now due to advice from countries (like the Australian Government) which says it’s unsafe to travel there due to political unrest.

“We have the insider knowledge to know that’s not the case and some sensationalised news reports put people off.”

Harry said he’ll be discussing topics including the outdoor education and activities programs run at the school, including a leadership program for year 10 students.

Students attend a leadership course run at the end of that year and apply for a leadership position, and when they embark on year 11, he says they effectively run any activities

which happen outside the school, relying only on advice from teachers.

“It’s great for the kids, who then go to universities all over the world where they have great success,” he said.

While the elite school is considered international, Harry says the vast majority of students are Peruvian and Spanish is the most widely spoken language, but classes are delivered in English.

“I imagined when I was first going to teach in another country that I would help kids and people who weren’t economically well off, but I quickly found out the kids I teach (from the top five per cent of the economic strata) are going to have the opportunity to make a difference in Peru,” he said.

“They are going to be better placed and certainly better educated, so I set out to take them out of their comfort zone and show them what Peru is really like.

“I take them to all sorts of different realities within their own country and it blows them away, and with that experience and understanding they are in a much better position to make a difference in whatever they do.”

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arry said over the last 25 years he’s seen his students thrive and go on to take up pivotal positions throughout Peru working in government, the education department and facilitating projects which are having a positive impact in the

country, which he says is what it’s all about.

One of the projects he developed in 2007 following a devastating earthquake where thousands of people were killed and others lost everything, was to build schools, community centres and in 2010, houses for people who were still living in makeshift straw huts.

The community centres were needed in order for those communities to receive food relief from the government; Harry and teams of students setting them up across affected zones.

Since 2010 those teams have also built 450 houses on weekends, with student leaders as young as 13 working in pairs, engaging with families on what they need, then managing groups of 10 young people aged from 11 to 18 who make it happen.

Meanwhile primary students do their bit by collecting donations for the families.

Working together, they managed to build 15 houses out of concrete sheet with a pine frame in just two days.

While the building project had to pause during COVID, last year it was revived and another 72 houses were built.

“The kids go back to Lima euphoric (about what they’ve achieved) it’s quite amazing and it’s aspirational, because they go back talking about all the things they want to do next,” Harry said.

“Projects like that give the kids an idea about what the reality of Peru is, but they also feel empowered that they can actually do something about it.

“We work on empathy not sympathy - and one of the key focuses is to work with the family - the student leaders meet with them first to find out exactly what their reality is and what they need.”

Harry said the experiences the students have had in these projects has had a remarkable impact on them later in life, helping them to achieve goals and earn scholarships to prestigious universities.

Word of the success of his projects has spread across the country; so much so, the school is now approached by communities asking for assistance; conundrums Harry asks his students to help solve.

• Harry and Vanessa will talk about their incredible adventures at Remel 185 in Whorouly on Tuesday, January 24 at 7.30pm and all are welcome.

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The Pinsent marks hundred years

By SHANE DOUTHIE

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NE of Wangaratta’s most iconic pubs and landmarks, The Pinsent Hotel celebrates its 100th anniversary this year under that name.

The Pinsent manager Beth Watson said it’s an exciting time for staff and many of the customers who have celebrated special moments at the hotel.

“We have been educating the staff about the hotel’s remarkable history and how it dates back to when it was a hospital,” Ms Watson said.

“People come in all the time and comment what a beautiful old building it is.

“It’s always been popular with families for so many years because people know we can handle the big bookings and special celebrations.

“I think it’s our consistency in delivering great food and great service that keeps bringing people back.”

Ms Watson said there would be plenty of specials for patrons over this weekend to honour the milestone.

“Every hundredth meal in the bistro will be free and every 100th pot in the bar will be free,” she said.

“And for any purchase in the hotel, people can write their name on the back of the receipt and win $100.”

The hotel has even invented a 100th birthday cocktail named the Sprinkletini made from white chocolate liqueur, hazelnut syrup, whipped cream with sprinkles on top.

“We’ll be planning something bigger later this year including a Roaring 20s themed dinner in July to truly mark the occasion and celebrate with the community,” Ms Watson said.

This weekend’s celebration begins today and continues tomorrow and Sunday.

The Pinsent Hotel story It actually began as a private hospital in the little

HONOURING HISTORY: The Pinsent manager Beth Watson and duty manager Norma Smith with the portrait of the hotel’s namesake Annie Edith Pinsent.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

from Melbourne police, with the rather disturbing news that they’d been tipped-off that the notorious gangster Squizzy Taylor was motoring north and would stay the night at her hotel.

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Taylor never stayed in anything less than the top hotel in town. passed into the settlement eme at the Ovens With the retirement possession of his neighbour Crossing Place that would of Mrs Pinsent to her personality on the hotel, in Reid Street, the pioneer become Wangaratta by the l Melbourne, and her that in 1923, the Royal’s settler, John Crisp. new doctor, John Gemmel subsequent marriage, the name was changed to the Crisp and his wife Mary, who bought the land in hotel remained under Hotel Pinsent. converted Gemmell’s 1850. her ownership, but was With the additions and hospital into a hotel, and in Dr Gemmell stayed conducted during the late renovations complete, the early to mid 1851, opened it only briefly in the private twenties and most of the old Royal presented its as the Royal Hotel. hospital business before thirties by a succession of new face to the world as The ownership of the he decided to try the managers.

The Pinsent, and it quickly hotel passed through alternative occupation The ownership of The gained the reputation of several families over the so many colonial doctors Pinsent passed, during this being as well-organised next 60 years until April found highly desirable-that period, to Whorouly born and equipped as any the 16th, 1917, when Annie of a pastoralist. and bred John Connell of establishment in any When Dr Gemmell moved Edith Pinsent took over the the Walla Hotel, and his Royal Hotel and Mrs Pinsent country town. out of his hospital to do a niece, Eileen Margaret Kelly The final seal of approval set about making it one of little gold mining before to manage it. came when Mrs Pinsent the finest in the country. taking up his country seat, Before long, the hotel received a telephone call So firmly did she imprint the two-storey building

regained its reputation as “the place to stay” in Wangaratta and became known far and wide as “the Menzies of the bush”.

Even in her declining years, Mrs Kelly retained an active interest in the hotel until her death in 1965.

Ownership of the hotel passed to Mrs Kelly’s sons Brian and John, and within a few years of taking over, they carried out major alterations to the premises.

This coincided with a decree in the mid 1950s that old style verandahs had to be replaced by cantilevered awnings and, under protest, the old hotel surrendered its picturesque frontage.

John Kelly left the hotel in the early 1970s and in 1978, Brian and Elizabeth sold their shares to John and Betty Connell, thus bringing to a close, after almost 40 years, the longest family association in the old hotel’s history.

The Kellys were to leave The Pinsent in good hands.

The new leaseholders, Warwick and Bailey Hunter, brought the experience of three generations of hoteliers to the hotel.

It was managed for them for four years by Don McKay, and then in 1982 Peter and Wendy Ross took over the management for the company.

The construction of the Pinsent Cellars in 1985 marked another example of the new licensees and management to broaden the hotel’s appeal and to cater to a more relaxed, and more contemporary way of life.

Memories of the old allmale stampede to indulge in what was graphically called “The Six O’clock Swill” are happily fading, and today, at The Pinsent, a family atmosphere is encouraged.

It’s a far cry from the bad old days, and a pointer to the future, when the hotel resumes its traditional role as the hub of community life.

Some historical information in this article comes from the ‘History of The Pinsent Hotel’ which was derived from the booklet ‘The Pinsent Hotel since 1851’, researched by E. Harman and M Paterson.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND Moyhu Lions market on Saturday

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THERE will be a Hawaiian theme at this month’s Moyhu Lions Country Market, being held in the Moyhu Lions Park tomorrow morning from 8am to 12pm.

Visitors will have the chance to win a prize for the best tropical outfit with Hawaiian shirts, sarongs and grass skirts all welcome.

There will also be a hula dance competition with the crowd favourite to win a prize, plus the usual range of fresh local produce, plants and handmade items, plus egg and bacon rolls and snags in bread cooked up by the Moyhu Lions.

Local families are settling in to a big weekend of movies with Cinema Pop Up having arrived in Merriwa Park this week as part of the Summer in the Parks program. Bring along your picnic rugs, small chairs and blankets and watch Krypto the SuperDog take charge in DC League of Super Pets tonight, with The Bad Guys showing on Saturday night. Tickets are $5 for adults (kids free) with a premium package including a comfy bean bed also available.

Tickets are essential, available at www. cinemapopup. com.au with gates opening at 7.30pm for a picnic, bar and entertainment and the movies to start at nightfall. PHOTO: Cinema Pop Up

A Portrait of Australia photography exhibition THE exhibition A Portrait of Australia: Stories Through the Lens of Australian Geographic, is now open at the Wangaratta Art Gallery.

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.

Featuring photographs from the Australian Geographic archive, depicting some of the most rugged and remote parts of the country and discovering the remarkable stories of ordinary Australians, it will run until February 12.

Creature Comforts in the WPACC foyer gallery AN exhibition of Abi Thompson’s mixed-media drawings called Creature Comforts, exploring Australia’s inland landscapes’ unique textures, colours and patterns, is on display in the foyer gallery of the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre until March 1.

The works reflect Abi’s interest

in their ancient relationship to time and place, the beauty and fragility of these vulnerable environments and the timelessness of the animals that inhabit them, which communicate the artist’s concern about the destruction of these habitats.

Bloom exhibition at the library AN exhibition called Bloom which features limited edition prints by local artist Cate Geard is on now at the Bainz Gallery in the Wangaratta Library and runs until the end of February.

It can be seen during regular library hours, with an official opening and artist talk to be held on

Saturday, February 4 from 10am to 11am and all are welcome.

Alpine Valley vibes in Bright ARIA award-winning pop artist and songwriter Jessica Mauboy will headline a day-long music festival at Pioneer Park in Bright tomorrow from 12pm, alongside rising stars and some of Australia’s finest talent in the Alpine Valley.

Mauboy be joined by ARIA award-winner Illy, talented singer/songwriter Gretta Ray and Sydney garage rock fourpiece The Buoys, as well as local performers such as Albury’s Josh Lindsay, Tahlia Brain and other special guests.

The festival will focus on inspiring and activating the region for a youth audience and tickets for the all ages event are available at www.moshtix.com.au.

Wangaratta community market THE Wangaratta community market will run every Sunday (weather permitting) at Moore Than Swimming, located at 11-13 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.

Beats Fest All Ages tour at The Vine ENJOY an afternoon of music in the garden at The Vine Hotel in North Wangaratta on Sunday when the Beats Fest all ages gig is held from 12pm to 5pm.

A FreeZa event supported by Wangaratta Youth Services, it features headliners Molly Rocket and SUZI plus Battle of the Bands winners, The Dunners and Iva Mahoni.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY

The oh so Common Brushtail Possum

By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS

THE Common Brushtail Possum is probably the best known of the possums in our region because it has adapted to urban living and often comes into contact with people.

They are the most vocal of Australia’s possum species and are easily identifiable by their loud and explosive set of aggressive noises including screams, hissing and growling which are frequent, particularly in mating season.

Brush-tailed possums are the size of domestic cats and have grey-black fur, a pointed snout, pink nose, long whiskers and large ears.

They also have sharp claws, which they use to climb trees and comb their fur.

The brush-tailed possums are the most widely distributed possums in Australia.

They can be found in forests and woodlands wherever large trees are present and also live in inland areas along tree-lined rivers and creeks.

Possums are nocturnal animals and are active at night; they usually spend the day sleeping in a large tree hollow.

In the bush, brush-tailed possums feed on leaves, buds, flowers and fruits.

They have strong teeth and often use their front paws to hold their food while eating.

The brush-tailed possum is the Australian marsupial most often seen by city dwellers, as it is one of few that thrives in urban areas.

Around people’s homes, brush-tailed

possums are inventive and determined foragers, with a liking for fruit trees, vegetable gardens and kitchen raids.

Where tree hollows are rare, they often shelter in the roof cavity in houses and sheds, where they can become a problem with their loud nocturnal behaviour.

Brush-tailed possums are marsupials, and their young are usually born in early winter after a gestation period of 17 days.

The newborn possum finds its way to the mother’s pouch and attaches itself to a teat.

After feeding and growing for five months in the pouch, the young possum spends another two months clinging to its mother’s back as she moves about.

Usually only one young possum is born at a time, and males do not take part in looking after the young.

By the time they are seven months old, the young possums are independent of their mothers.

They are fully grown by about 10 months, and the females will usually start to breed for the first time when they reach 12 months of age.

Common Brushtail Possums were first introduced to New Zealand from Australia in 1837 to establish a fur trade.

This release was unsuccessful and a second release 20 years later at the same Southland location was required for them to establish.

Unfortunately, now they are now a major environmental and agricultural pest there.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Citizenship ceremony flexibility

By CORAL COOKSLEY COUNCILS will have the flexibility to hold Australia Day citizenship ceremonies on or around Australia’s national day from January this year.

The Australian Government announced changes to the Australian Ceremonies Code late last year, allowing ceremonies to take place on January 26, or three days before or after in the period from January 23 to 29.

Indigo Shire Council’s chief executive Trevor Ierino said arrangements had already been made to hold

a citizenship ceremony at 2pm at the shire offices on January 26.

“As these arrangements have been made well in advance, we will proceed with them for this year,” he said.

“In a broader sense, council has committed to review its Australia Day activities with the review triggered by the Reconciliation Action Plan adopted by council in April last year.”

“The Australian Government’s announcement, which allows some flexibility around the date of celebrations, will be incorporated into that review.”

Do you think Australian citizenship ceremonies should be held as part of Australia Day celebrations on January 26?

Email your opinion, with a contact name and phone number, to edit.chronicle@nemedia.com.au A number of councils have also indicated they will move to no longer hold a citizenship ceremony on Australia Day due to higher operational costs involved in hosting ceremonies on a public holiday.

Some councils have also indicated they would benefit

from scheduling ceremonies as part of a broader program of Australia Day community events.

Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles said Australia Day holds great significance to many people

across Australia.

“Our national day provides all Australians with the opportunity to reflect, respect, and celebrate,” he said.

“It is also the day when more people become citizens than any other time of the year and, for those who have joined our great Australian community from all corners of the world, becoming a citizen is an unforgettable occasion to be treasured forever.

“It is the Australian Government’s strong expectation that councils conduct ceremonies on January 26.

“The Australian Government implores councils to

Mansfield ready to welcome new citizens MANSFIELD Shire Council invites the community to come together to reflect, respect and celebrate on our National Day at the Citizenship Ceremony being held in Botanic Park on Thursday, January 26.

Mayor Cr James Tehan said this year’s celebrations include welcoming new Australians to the community and acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our local achievers through our 2023 Citizen Awards.

“One of the highlights of the day will be our citizenship ceremony where 15 of our community members will become Australian citizens,” Cr Tehan said.

“I look forward to congratulating each of our new citizens who come from far and wide hailing from India, Pakistan, Sweden, Ireland, Canada, Taiwan, Italy, England and the United States on their commitment to Australia.”

The celebrations in Botanic Park will commence at 8.30am with a free barbecue breakfast thanks to Mansfield Rotary.

The official ceremony will begin at 9am and include speeches from

REFLECT, RESPECT AND CELEBRATE: Mansfield Shire Council invites the community to come together at Botanic Park on Thursday January 26 and Saturday January 28 to celebrate on our National Day at the Citizenship Ceremony and Australia Day Weekend Horsepower in The High Country.

Mayor Tehan and Dr Helen Haines MP, a flag raising ceremony, citizenship ceremony and the announcement of the Mansfield 2023 Australia Day Award winners.

Entertainment will be provided by the MAD Orchestra.

The celebrations will continue on Saturday, January 28 from 9am - 2pm where Botanic Park will hold Australia Day Weekend Horsepower in The High Country - a huge ‘show ‘n shine’ from the Delatite Drivers Car Club with all

proceeds going to Mansfield Autistic Statewide Services (MASS) alongside a free community event that includes a giant waterslide with pool, jumping castles, face painting and live music, with food and beverages available.

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“The government’s priority is to ensure that, where people have made the choice to become Australia citizens, they are afforded that opportunity in their own communities, with friends and family, in a timely way.”

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REGIONAL NEWS

Myna bird becoming major worry in towns Blaze at

By BRODIE EVERIST

UPPER Ovens Landcare members are on alert after the group received a report of six Common Myna birds seen in Roberts Creek Road, near Apex Hill, in Bright.

Members are concerned the invasive pest will force out native birds and reduce biodiversity, should they become established in the area.

“They are very territorial and aggressive,” Upper Ovens Landcare vice president Martyn Paterson said.

“Gradually but surely they will force our natives, particularly the smaller birds, away from the area they would take over.”

“They’re in the list of the world’s top 100 invasive species.”

“They fiercely compete for territorial areas against other birds, eating food sources and stealing nesting sites.”

According to Mr Paterson, the bird pest is present around Myrtleford, Ovens and Rosewhite, while some have been seen in the Buckland Valley,

but they have yet to gain a foothold in Bright and Harrietville.

“They’ve been trapped in Wallace Drive, in the Buckland Valley, but none this close to Bright before,’ he said.

Mr Paterson said the landcare group has alerted various authorities of the sighting, including the Alpine Shire Council, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, and the North East Catchment Management Authority, in order to start a campaign of Myna bird trapping.

However, Mr Paterson said the local eradication of the birds may fall to the local community.

Gayle South, member of Myrtleford and District Landcare and Sustainability, said the Common Myna had been present in Myrtleford for around three years, and numbers appear to be increasing.

The Common Myna, with its brown body and black head, is not to be confused with the native Noisy Miner, which is mostly grey, with a white breast.

Nug Nug burnt 1.5 hectares

By BRODIE EVERIST

GROWING MENACE: The Common Myna bird.

STORMNG OUT: Saturday night’s storm across the North East caused trees down across the Alpine region, but Benalla saw the worst of the storm.

PHOTO: VICSES

SES respond to storm damage

By BRODIE EVERIST ALPINE SES groups attended several fallen trees or tree branches during Saturday night’s storms, which caused havoc across the North East.

According to Bright SES controller Graham Gales, one tree fell near Bright’s Mystic Flight Park, on Morses Creek Road, while two tree branches fell near Wills Street - one in the car park and another on a neighbouring property.

Mr Gales said two trees fell in residential streets in Mount Beauty, one falling on a property, but no significant damage occurred.

Mr Gales encouraged residents to heed storm warnings and make sure they secure loose items around their property, and be careful about parking cars underneath trees when storms are forecast.

The Myrtleford SES had an easier night, only attending one incident in Ovens near the Happy Valley Pub. According to Myrtleford

SES controller David Coates, part of a tree had fallen over Happy Valley Road around midnight.

Police also attended the incident until the SES had cleared the debris.

According to the TAFCO weather monitor, 31mm of rain fell in Porepunkah late Saturday night, with wind speeds reaching a maximum of 28.5 km/h.

In Myrtleford 17.66mm of rain fell on Saturday night with a maximum wind speed of 46.9 km/h.

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According to the Victorian SES, The weekend storm formed over Benalla on Saturday night, prompting a flurry of Requests for Assistance (RFAs) to VICSES as the storm cell moved through the area, towards Myrtleford.

Following an initial period of intense rainfall from 9pm - measuring 20 millimeters in just 20 minutes - high winds then hit Benalla, taking down trees leading to damaged properties and knocked over power lines, affecting over a

thousand customers as late as Sunday evening.

Volunteers from VICSES Benalla, Chiltern, Mansfield, Port Phillip, Seymour, Wangaratta, and Yarrawonga Units, worked alongside Shepparton Search and Rescue, Victoria Police, and local Country Fire Authority (CFA) brigades from the Benalla group to help to clear surrounding roads.

The Hume Highway was closed from 9:30pm until shortly before 11:30pm due to storm debris.

A GRASS fire near the Nug Nug Reserve that burned an estimated 1.5 hectares last Sunday evening was believed to have been started by a lightning strike the day before.

Ovens Valley CFA group officer Micheal Freudenstein said six tankers were called out to the fire from the Buffalo River, Myrtleford, Gapsted, Mudgegonga and Ovens-Eurobin CFA brigades, while Forest Fire Management provided three ultralight tankers and two dozers.

Hancock Victoria Plantations (HVP) also provided ‘slip-on’ units - small tanks fitted to four-wheel drive utes or trucks.

Mr Freudenstein said it was likely a lightning strike had hit the area the day before and sat smouldering until hot, windy conditions caused the fire to start.

He said firefighters successfully extinguished the fire without issue, except for a tanker which became stuck on a rock and had to be extricated using an excavator on Monday.

“Fighting fires at night is always problematic,” he said.

“You can be driving tankers onto slopes where there are big rocks and holes around, sometimes you can get into trouble.

“Everyone came home safe and sound with the fire out, that’s the most important thing.”

Mr Freudenstein said the bushfire season has begun and will continue for six weeks to two months.

“We’re expecting it’s going to be a moderate fire season, the grass has still got some green tinges, but there’s lots starting to dry off quite quickly,” he said on Monday.

“The grass will certainly burn, as we witnessed last night.”

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Artistic additions to Reform Hill trails

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By BRODIE EVERIST

By BRODIE EVERIST WHEN you’re walking Reform Hill, remember to keep an eye out for wildlife in the trees, shrubs or even in the mosaics dotted throughout the hill’s tracks.

Five new mosaics of threatened species native to Myrtleford have been tiled onto rocks hidden along the tracks by anonymous duo The Crackpots.

If they look carefully, walkers may be able to find the mosaics of the Bogong Moth, Drooping Mistletoe, Feathertail Glider, Gang Gang Cockatoo and the Spotted Tree Frog.

The project was funded by a $1675 community grant from the Alpine Shire after an application by Myrtleford and District Landcare and Sustainability.

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MARVELLOUS MOSAIC: Myrtleford and District Landcare and Sustainability president Paul Reser and Landcare member Alison Mahony by the Drooping Mistletoe mosaic on Reform Hill.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist dent Paul Reser said the mosaics were a great way to attract people to Myrtleford’s parks, including Reform Hill and the Ovens River Trail.

“When you walk with young people they just run ahead and find them,” he said.

“I’ve taken my grandson on a hunt for them and he had a great time on the river track.”

Landcare member Gayle South said the Reform Hill mosaics, which now number 18, are also an opportunity to educate people about threatened species.

“A lot of people don’t realise

the Gang Gang Cockatoo that we see quite a bit here is now a threatened species,” she said.

Drooping Mistletoe, one of the new mosaics, is one of five mistletoe species in Myrtleford and surrounds, according to Ms South.

She said mistletoes were often thought of as a pest and detrimental to tree health, but they play an important role in the landscape as their nectarrich flowers support an abundance of birds and insects, while they are popular habitat for nesting birds and produce an abundance of leaf litter.

While Bogong Moths numbers have reportedly grown this year due to floods, the moth remains an endangered species, and Ms South reminded shire residents to help them out on their migration to the Australian Alps.

“We can help the threatened species by turning off outside artificial lights,” she said.

“That’s been one of the main causes of their demise - they get sidetracked on the way up to the mountains by all the artificial lights.”

According to Ms South, one

of the last local sightings of the Spotted Tree Frog was in the Buffalo Creek, She said the chytrid fungus, a disease which attacks frogs’ skin and respiratory system, appears to have been a contributing factor to the demise of the frog locally.

To find the new mosaics, Ms South said they will be going on the new trail maps accessible through QR codes at entrances to Reform Hill, but also gave a clue of their location.

“Think laterally rather than vertically,” she said.

AN Upper Gundowring home lost around half its roof in Saturday night’s storms, according to Tallangatta SES incident controller Zachary West, who attended the property during the storm.

Mr West said because the storm was ongoing they were unable to tarp the house, and instead had to make temporary building repairs to stop further storm damage.

These repairs included stopping further plaster damage and using sheets of plastic to stop rain entering the house.

Mr West guessed around three rooms of the house took substantial rain damage.

The SES volunteers also attended two fallen trees on the way to the house, and passed a crashed car, which was being attended by police, leading Mr West to implore motorists to drive to conditions during storm weather.

Bright SES was first alerted to the incident, but were unable to attend due to other callouts, so Tallangatta SES attended.

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By NATASHA SHERWOOD January 20, 2013 THE descendants of Ned Kelly’s siblings are no strangers to the conflict and controversy that surrounds their infamous relative.

But it doesn’t make it any less upsetting when outsiders make a mockery out of the memory of a family member.

Joanne Griffiths, the great granddaughter of Ned’s sister Grace, said the latest pages in Kelly’s history book had taken its toll on the family over the past year and a half while the legitimacy and ownership of his remains were debated.

“It’s been really, really tough,” Ms Griffiths said.

“I think we’ll be happier when we know we’ve achieved a dignified mass and burial and he’s back home and with his family and friends.”

Despite the heartache that’s come with the organisation process, Ms Griffiths said it was an honor to be a part of finally laying Kelly to rest.

She’s most concerned about the fanatical element which surrounds all things Ned Kelly.

“You have the real fan club and real detractors,” she said.

“It should just simply be like anyone else, burying a loved one.”

Ms Griffiths said the family had tried everything but hadn’t been able to keep the burial location of the Greta Cemetery a secret.

“That’s why we’ve made it a different day,” she said.

“It’s really unfortunate that there are people out there who will leak such a thing.

“He’s very precious to us and we want to make sure he’s safe.

“There’s all sorts of things that have been thought of.

“We’ve got certain processes or legal processes that have to occur and unfortunately that prevents us from doing some of the things.

“There’s measures in place to ensure his safety.”

She asked everyone to treat the cemetery with due respect.

“People need to understand that at the cemetery there are a lot of unmarked graves,” she said.

“There are all these other family and friends

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and many other families in there in unmarked graves and people need to show some respect.

“The interesting thing here for this particular area is the families probably know themselves of their own connections to Edward and would understand how we would feel.

“There’s a huge amount of people who were connected to them.”

Ms Griffiths, who represents the majority of direct descendants, said the family broke its silence to ensure the right message was being heard.

“The family have kept quiet and in some ways that’s been good and in some ways that’s been bad because people make stuff up,” she said.

“If you don’t tell them they make it up.

“The only reason we’ve come out at this point after I don’t know132 years, was because it became so evident that this could turn into a huge circus and we don’t want it to be like that.”

Ms Griffiths said she wasn’t yet ready to share the unknown stories of Kelly’s life - the one’s that hadn’t been tainted over the years.

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SOMBRE: Sisters Paula Griffiths, Wangaratta, and Joanne Griffiths, Melbourne, are the great granddaughters of Ned Kelly’s sister Grace. They reflected on Kelly’s journey so far ahead of his Requiem Mass today and burial on Sunday.

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A floating centre console angles up to merge with the dashboard, with a large space below for out-of-sight storage as well as a USB-C and 12V sockets.

There’s plenty of additional storage space at the rear of the centre console with two adjustable drink holders and another pair of USB and 12V jacks.

Palisade comes with two seating options, the more conventional 3-3-2 eightseat family-focused arrangement or an executive 3-2-2 seven-seater with a pair of individual captain chairs in the middle row.

The boxy styling of Palisade means there’s excellent headroom in all three seat rows.

Legroom is also good with the centre row seats able to slide back and forwards to cater for both easier access

SAFETY All variants come with seven airbags including one between the front seats, fulllength curtain ‘bags, and lapsash safety belts for all occupants rather than the normal lap-only belt in the centrerear spot.

Other advanced safety features come with the Hyundai SmartSense system and include Blind Spot View and Collision-Avoidance Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Forward and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Following and Lane Keeping Assist, and Safe Exit Assist.

Highlander adds a BlindSpot View Monitor, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist and Surround View Monitor.

Palisade is the first model in the Hyundai range to get the company’s Bluelink Connected Car system with safety features that include automatic collision notification and emergency call function.

Other convenience features provided by Bluelink include remote unlocking, climate control setting and engine start.

INFOTAINMENT Standard in both Palisade models is a 12.3-inch highdefinition touchscreen multimedia system. It comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (both wired), six USB-C and one USB-A ports, Bluetooth message playback, embedded satellite navigation with live traffic updates, Qi standard wireless smartphone charging, and a voice memo function with up to 70 minutes recording time.

A second, fully-digital, 12.3-inch screen in front of the driver displays the instrument cluster as well as blind spot view monitors, activated with the turn indicators on either side.

Both variants come with a 12-speaker Infinity premium audio system.

As well as the previously mentioned safety features, Bluelink Vehicle Reporting allows owners to check a number of features on their smartphone including tyre pressures, fuel level and range.

Through the Bluelink Send To Car feature, satellite navigation directions can be pre-set on a smartphone and synced to the car before departure.

DRIVING Initially, the large dimensions can be a bit intimidating when you first get into the Palisade but the various assistance features together with its high driving position and excellent visibility help to quickly overcome these concerns.

Also, with its comparatively tight turning circle of 11.8 metres it can handle the average shopping centre with

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE PALISADE ELITE 3.8-LITRE PETROL 2WD: $65,900 PALISADE HIGHLANDER 3.8-LITRE PETROL 2WD: $75,900 PALISADE ELITE 2.2-LITRE DIESEL AWD: $69,900 PALISADE HIGHLANDER 2.2-LITRE DIESEL AWD: $79,900 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Hyundai dealer for driveaway prices.

SPECIFICATIONS (Hyundai Palisade Highlander 2.2-litre diesel AWD).

RATINGS: Looks: 8/10; Performance: 7/10; Safety: 9/10; Thirst: 7/10; Practicality: 8/10; Comfort: 8/10; Tech: 8/10; Value: 8/10

room to spare although the backside tends to jut out.

While other eight-seat SUVs are based on a heavyduty four-wheel-drive ‘ladder frame’ chassis, the Hyundai Palisade is built like a car.

That means its centre of gravity is lower and steering and suspension should be more like the average passenger vehicle. Travelling in stop-start city low-speed conditions, this is the case.

Out on the motorway the Palisade cruises smoothly and quietly with little clue that it is powered by a diesel. Most of our time was spent with either one or two occupants on board but it felt that it would have no trouble coping with the maximum eight people.

The steering is well-weighted and gives good feedback.

Combined cycle fuel consumption is listed at 10.7 litres per 100 kilometres with the petrol engine and 7.3 L/100km from the diesel. We averaged 8.7 L/100km during our test.

SUMMING UP Hyundai Palisade is an impressive vehicle that combines the practicality of an SUV while coming close to being car-like in the way it drives.

It’s reasonably priced and comes with plenty of safety and tech equipment.

Palisade comes with Hyundai’s standard five-year, unlimited warranty.

Bluelink is also free for the same five-year period but incurs a charge from then onwards.

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Public notices

Public notices

Public notices Beach and Reserve Closures Rural City of Wangaratta has received a permit from North East Catchment Management Authority to remove flood debris from Sydney Beaches, Frank Garth Reserve and Northern Beaches.

To enable these works and to ensure public safety while heavy machinery is in operation, Sydney Beaches carpark and pathway will be closed to the public from 9pm Tuesday 24 January through to 5pm Wednesday 25 January.

Frank Garth Reserve will be closed to public access on Friday 27 January.

Northern Beaches will be closed (Road in, Lower Carpark and track to the first beach) to the public from Monday 30 January until Thursday 2 February.

Summer in the Parks is a program of festive fun, celebration, and rejuvenation.

Australia Day Celebrations will take place across the Rural City of Wangaratta on Thursday 26 January.

Please join in these festivities at the King George V Memorial Gardens from 8am – 11am for the presentation of the coveted Rural City of Wangaratta community awards for Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, and Event/Project of the Year, and a citizenship ceremony welcoming the newest citizens to our community.

Reward your mind and your body in the King George V Memorial Gardens on Friday 20 & 27 January from 7am8am with Tai Chi. Body Balance sessions will be held in the King George V Memorial Gardens from 7am-8am on Wednesday 1 & 15 February 2023.

Or please join one of the 15 rural community events at Hamilton Park, Cheshunt, Tarrawingee, Murmungee, Peechelba, Whorouly, Greta/Hansonville, Carboor, Milawa/Oxley, Boohraman, Eldorado, Everton, Glenrowan, Springhurst, and Moyhu.

Planning Application Application No

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Location

Buckland Gap Road, Murmungee (Lot 2 PS 709355)

Proposal

Use and Development of Land as a Warehouse and Creation of an Access to a Transport Zone 2

This application can be viewed on Rural City of Wangaratta’s website under Development, Planning, Current Applications. Any person who may be affected by the granting of a permit may object or make a submission (must be in writing). For more information, please contact the Town Planning Unit on 03 5722 0888.

Council will not decide these applications before Monday 30 January 2023

Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre are holding an Australia Day Pool Party from 11am!

Positions vacant

Active Wangaratta Grants

Community Compliance Officer

Full Time

Executive Services Coordinator

Full Time

Youth Resilience Coordinator

Full Time

These positions close Monday 23 January 2023 at 3pm

Active Wangaratta Grants are now open. Sporting clubs can apply for up to $2000 for projects to increase participation in active recreation. The program is open until 16 June 2023 or funds are exhausted, whichever is sooner. For application details please visit, https://www.wangaratta.vic. gov.au/Your-Council/Grants-and-funding/ActiveWangaratta-Grants

Planning Coordinator

Full Time

This position closes Monday 06 February 2023 at 3pm

Childcare Educator L3

Full Time & Part Time

Tenders

Wangaratta Transfer Station

Early Childhood Teacher

Wangaratta Transfer Station is accepting EFT payments ONLY. Cash payments are unable to be accepted due to a technical issue with the terminal software.

Council apologises for the inconvenience and expects the issue to be resolved in the next few weeks. Thank you for your cooperation.

C38804 Reach Mower and Drain Cleaner Tender closes at 2pm Wednesday 8 Feb 2023.

Full Time & Part Time

E38696

Prosecco Road - Oxley Gateway Entrance Art Project EOI 1 – Readvertised Tender closes at 2pm Wednesday 22 Feb 2023.

These positions close Monday 20 February 2023 at 3pm

For further information:

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

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

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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

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

ED’S Lawn Mowing and Gardening, free quote, servicing Mansfield, Benalla and Wangaratta. Please call 0493 672 342.

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.

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

M A R K ’ S L AW N CARE. Reasonable prices, ride on mowing, edging, clean up, spraying, hard waste removal, rubbish r e m ova l a n d o t h e r services as needed. Ph 0472 603 156.

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

Phone Julian 0412 597 482.

PLASTERER, no job too small. Ph 0424 911 161.

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

GORGEOUS Pedigree red and brown miniature poodle puppies, excellent temperaments, registered breeder, vet checked, vaccinated and microchipped, Wangaratta. Source number: RB101993, microchip numbers: 991003001958965, 991003001958879, 991003001958880.

Phone (03) 5727 0595 or 0427 886 653.

YOUNG Ferrets and Muscovy ducks for sale, mixed colours and genders, $50 ono.

Enquire on 0419 238 452.

EMPLOYMENT

Wangaratta Chronicle Cadet Journalist

TENDERS Provision of Line-Marking and Road-Marking Services (Shire-Wide) Contract No. 22/6121 Indigo Shire Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the supply of Line-Marking and Road-Marking Services (Shire-Wide) on an as required basis.

All applications must be submitted via Council’s tender portal E-Procure at https:// www.eprocure.com.au/indigoshirecouncil

by Friday 3rd February 2023 until 5.00pm.

Registration to the portal is free, and must be undertaken to be able to access the Tender documents.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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

School cleaners wanted for 2023 WWCC Police Check Own Transport

Contact (02) 6056 2494 or enquiries@ bordercleaning.com.au

FARM HAND WANTED Boorhaman Enquiries welcome 0427 269 375

EMPLOYMENT

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MUST BE OR HAVE: CURRENT HC LICENCE, OVER 25 YEARS OLD, FORKLIFT LICENCE, EXPERIENCED WITH GENERAL FREIGHT. APPROXIMATELY 8-10 WEEKS WORK, STARTING APPROX MID FEB. Above Award Wages for the right applicants.

PHONE GREG 0429 306 679 or email jenveytransport@gmail.com

Career Opportunity Full time 38 hours per week

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.

Graphic Designer (Print and Digital)

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

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JOBS AT INDIGO Position Vacant Fulltime Storeman

NDIS COORDINATOR OF SUPPORTS

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Operations Engineer • Beechworth Location • Full time • $89,819.49 - $100,740.64 per annum + super

Statutory Town Planner • Yackandandah Location or Remote • Full time or Part time • $80,534.84 - $100,740.64 per annum + super

Manager Finance • Yackandandah Location • Full time • Circa $150,000 Inc super and motor vehicle allowance

Technical Officer Infrastructure Services • Beechworth Location • Full time • $67,926.04 - $87,959.17 per annum + super

Project Manager x 2 • Beechworth Location • Full Time, • $80,534.84 - $100,740.64 per annum + super

People & Risk Officer • Beechworth Location • Parttime - 24 hours pw • $32.21 -$33.86 ph,plus super

Service areas: Wangaratta, Benalla, Beechworth, Rutherglen, Myrtleford

ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSES (Residential Aged Care)

Permanent Part Time Contracts available, EFT Negotiable.

HEALTH & ALLIED ASSISTANT (Planned Activity Group)

Casual Contract Application instructions can be found on our website.

For further information please contact Angela Clement, Director Clinical Services-(03)5728 0316 Closing Dates: 27/01/2023 As we are an Aged Care Facility, the COVID 19 vaccinations and booster vaccination is mandatory for all staff. A copy of your covid19 vaccination status is required upon application.

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

St Catherine’s Hostel Wangaratta Inc

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Career Opportunities Executive Services Coordinator Full Time $79,062–$85,925pa + super Rate dependant on skills, qualifications and experience Does your ideal work day include challenge, diversity and fun (with some incredible people and lots of hard work thrown in)?

Do you love working with all types of people and coming together to make a difference?

Are you motivated, energetic and able to keep many things on track?

If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the Rural City of Wangaratta.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and organised Assistant who will provide support to the Chief Executive Offi cer and Mayor as well as provide direction to the team of Executive Assistants across the organisation.

You will be calm, focused and professional – able to achieve in a complex and demanding environment. As an organisation we are determined to getting things done for our community, and we want someone who shares our desire to make a difference.

This is an opportunity to balance complex strategic projects with community events; to speak with everyone from Ministers to primary school students; and to coordinate detailed funding applications alongside operational meetings.

We need incredible project management skills, exceptional communication and professionalism, motivation and confi dence and a resilient sense of humour. This is not an entry level position.

This job requires the skills, wits, and patience of a passionate Executive Assistant.

For further enquiries: Brendan McGrath, Chief Executive Offi cer on 03 5722 0888.

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 23 January 2023.

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

The Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator will be responsible for establishing a new OSHC service and leading the ongoing delivery of the OSHC program funded by the Department of Education and Training (DET).

The coordinator will ensure that the quality of education and care offered is in keeping with the values, principles, policies and organisation values of the school. The service will provide before and after school care four days per week and limited vacation care.

Qualifications: Hold or be currently working towards a Diploma/Advanced Diploma of Children Services/Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care, Primary Education or equivalent.

Individuals with a willingness to undertake a qualification approved by ACECQA for working with school age children may also apply.

Phone 5727 1363 or 0467 793 905 for more information or apply to the Principal Whorouly Primary School whorouly.ps@education.vic.gov.au

WE ARE HIRING! ADMINISTRATION POSITION AVAILABLE Due to growth in our company we are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious individual 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.

Having existing experience in the real estate industry is preferred but not essential, we can provide training for you and assist with obtaining your real estate qualifications!

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• Rutherglen Location • Full time • $359,418.84 - $63,196.12 pa, plus super Applications close 4pm Friday, 3rd February 2023 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

$49.7342 per hour base rate + shift allowances + applicable penalty rates

Providing the best quality Catholic education for the children in our care.

Catholic Education Sandhurst.

1 day a week Teaching Position for 2023 Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to join our Teaching team.

The successful applicants will: have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety and wellbeing of children engage in collaborative team planning promote positive relationships amongst staff, students and parents deliver the Curriculum aligned with the school’s pedagogy promote the Catholic Ethos of our school have a passion for growth in their personal practice. have VIT registration have accreditation to teach in a catholic school or willingness to obtain this Remuneration is in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018 To apply: Detailed position descriptions and application requirements are available by emailing principal@sbwangaratta.catholic.edu.au or clicking the attached QR code.

Applications close: 3rd February 2023 This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

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BREUKERS (Rees) Congratulations Catherine and Peter on the birth of

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MACKAY The celebration of the life of Patricia Mackay will be held in the Memories Room at Mason Park, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 commencing at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers a donation to NESAY Wangaratta would be appreciated.

Donations can be made online at www.nesay.com.au/donations/donate/ A private cremation will follow.

MACKAY, Patricia (Pat).

Our beautiful Mum ascended to the heavens at her beloved Tooralee, right on dusk, her favourite time of day.

A strong and beautiful warrior, her laughter and smile will always be remembered.

We love you forever Mum. Adored partner of Ralph (dec), Mum to Rachael and Haydn and beloved Maimo to Imogen, Jett, Tiger and Reyn.

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ROWLAND The memorial service for Peter Rowland will be held in the Wangaratta Uniting Church Hall, 10 Rowan Street, Wangaratta, on Saturday, January 21, 2023 commencing at 2pm.

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Peter has been privately cremated.

MARTIN, Margret.

Dear Marg, You will be sadly missed by so many of us.

Thank you for your care and support and especially your friendship.

We will all be better for your gracious presence in our lives.

Goodbye my lovely friend, till we meet again. ~ Marlene.

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DEEKER, Pam. 17/2/1946 – 3/1/2023 Sincere sympathy to Craig, Jo Jo, Sammy and families.

Pam was a great supporter of the whole community and put in 110% into everything she did, went to all the social events and welcomed any new people into the town.

Pam will be sadly missed by us all.

From your ticket selling mate, travel companion and partner in crime, ~ Marie E.

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29/8/1932 – 11/1/2023 Formerly of Wangaratta.

Passed away peacefully at Yamaroo Hostel, Yackandandah.

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For no one knows the heartache, That lies behind our smiles.

No one knows how many times, We have broken down and cried.

We want to tell you something, So there won’t be any doubt, You’re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to be without.

We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together.

The family chain is broken now, But memories live forever.

- Loved and missed by Denise, Shane, Michael, Benjamin, Daniel and their families xxx.

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HARMER, Donny.

3/3/1927 - 24/1/2011 Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you.

Forever in our hearts.

All our love - Jenny, Lyle, Tegan, Abby and Beau. xox

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LUCY’S BERRY GOOD IDEA LUCY Wilkinson loves fresh berries and she also loves to cook.

As the youngest volunteer at the Wangaratta Farmers Market, 11-year-old Lucy thought it would be a good idea to come up with a couple of easy recipes kids could make using ingredients they'll be able to find at the market tomorrow, including locally grown fresh fruit.

The market committee is right on board, making it the theme of the January market, believing it’s a great way to grow young people’s awareness and love of the fresh, seasonal produce grown in and around Wangaratta.

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The memory of a much loved family member or friend can live on through a donation to your local health service - Northeast Health Wangaratta. Your memorial donation can assist in securing the continued availability of comprehensive health care locally.

The bereaved family will be notified of your memorial gift according to your wishes and you will receive a tax-deductible receipt for your donation. For further information or to make a donation please contact:

Limited ban on local GP impacts hundreds of patients on pain medications

A BAN on a local GP from prescribing certain pain suppressant medications, including opioids, has left hundreds of Wangaratta patients scrambling to find alternative doctors for treatment and medications.

Last month Dr Julian Fidge was banned from

BY STEVE KELLY skelly@ nemedia.com.au

dispensing Schedule 4 drugs of dependence, and Schedule 8 medications, including opioids such as

Endone, fentanyl, morphine and oxycodone.

The matter stems from a patient of his who was prescribed Diazepam (drug to treat anxiety), and Oxycodone (pain relief medication).

The Medical Board of Australia imposed a raft

of conditions on Dr Fidge including education in the prescribing Schedule 4 drugs of dependence or Schedule 8 medications to any person.

It also gave Dr Fidge only 14 days over the Christmas period to organise complex education with a third party

as part of his conditions to regain his status.

Within 28 days of completing the 12-hour education program, Dr Fidge must provide to the Australia Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) a reflective practice report.

This has to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the board, Dr Fidge has reflected on the issues that gave rise to this condition (the ban) and how he has incorporated the lessons learnt in the education into his practice.

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MEMBERS of the Northeast Radio Control Car Club gathered at Mitchell Avenue last Saturday to test their vehicles in competition.

New members are always welcome.

For more information contact president Matthew Johnson-Begg on 0467 974 305. f INTO HIS CARS: Gordon Flighty

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Country stacks up in VCE

A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large part of how they perform in VCE, but there are many other factors that contribute their desired outcome such as getting into a university course of their choice.

Despite students dealing with adversity from the pandemic in 2020 and the touted country-city education divide, they performed reasonably well judging by the VCE study scores released by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCCA).

with his Touring Car. PHOTOS: Kieren Tilly

Wangaratta students compare admirably

ting a slightly better percentage of 40+ scores at 3.6pc compared to Cathedral’s 3.3pc. skelly@ nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta High School had a lesser meWangaratta’s three sec- dian study score at 26, it was ondary schools stack up well better than Galen and Cathewhen compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of across the region and even 3.9. several metropolitan counAcross the region Goulterparts across the state. burn Valley Grammar School Galen Catholic College in Shepparton had a median and Cathedral College both 35 with 21.6pc achieving achieved a median study 40+, placing it 30th best in score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria.

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Beechworth Secondary College had a median study score of 29, but it was its 40+ score that was a standout with 13.7pc reaching the A grade figure.

Benalla P-12 College had a median study score of 26, with zero over 40+, while FCJ College Benalla had a strong median of 30 with 6pc of scores 40+.

Euroa Secondary College’s dux achieved one of the highest scores in the region with a 98.55 ATAR.

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Mansfield Secondary College had a median of 29 with 1.3pc of scores 40+.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wang Repair Café returns

c REVVED UP: Northeast Radio Control Club president Matthew Johnson-Begg works on his machine in the pits.

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

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

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

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

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

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SIGH OF RELIEF: After a long, tough

BORDER BUBBLE IS NOW IN PLACE

(left) and Amy Henderson were celebrating

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

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

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

“But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.”

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

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

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

their university offers yesterday.

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offers

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

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

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

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

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

For more information visit the Wangaratta Arts Council on Facebook or come along to the meeting in the park on Sunday.

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Teens look to the future with uni

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

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

Kayla, 17, has been offered a

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We would like to take this opportunity to offer our sincere heartfelt thanks to friends, family, businesses and strangers, for their support offered to us before, during and since the passing and celebration of Imogen. We wanted to create a memorable, fun filled celebration that kids and their families could say farewell to Imogen, celebrate life and make memories they can keep a lifetime. This was made possible with the help of so many, especially the support given to our gofundme page, people’s time given in preparation for the day and everyone who assisted on the day to ensure everyone was fed, hydrated and entertained. We appreciated you all!

Specifically though, we would like to thank, Brooke and her team from The Elements Catering and Cakes, Tracey from Dollys Addiction who provided coffee and slushies, Pam for her jumping castle, Linda from River Arts Oxley for face painting, Kylie from Meadow-Sage Styling for Balloons, Rinaldos who provided homemade sorbet, Photography by Nicole Macpherson Photography, Russell from Premier Panels for the custom painting of Immy’s Casket (especially at a time of year when other businesses weren’t operating), the Wesleyan Methodist Church for sweet treats and support, Milawa Hall Committee and the general broader community.

The list really does go on!

We have felt so supported by everyone around us and will be forever grateful to each and every person who has reached out, helped us in our business, sent a message, card, flowers and those who are thinking of us; we feel all the love. We give a special thanks to our work family (and their extended families) at Salus Bakery, who has kept business going for us and the community all whilst grieving you are all amazing!

At a time like this, thank you doesn’t seem like enough - but may everyone know we say it from the bottom of our hearts ⯔ With love and gratitude, ~ Molly, Rob, Amelie, Eloise and Oliver Booth xx

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SPORT

State sprint titles an ideal warm-up

JUST CHILLING: Nina Fortaliza, Alice Colson, Sadie Skewes, and Harry Allen.

MEMORABLE MEET: Gabe Watson, Cody Ward, and Declan O’Sullivan.

POOLSIDE: WSC swim coaches Robyn Brown and Debbie Hogg.

WANGARATTA Amateur Swimming Club (WASC) achieved some impressive results at the 2023 Victorian Sprint Championships held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) on the weekend.

Nine WASC swimmers qualified to compete in 30 events, with several personal best times recorded.

Outstanding achievements included:  Gabe Watson won the silver medal in the 50m breaststroke.  Nina Fortaliza (13) achieved a national qualifying time in the 50m breaststroke.  Harry Allen (13), Alice Colson (13) Declan O’Sullivan (15), Sadie Skewes (13) and Gabe Watson (21) swam state qualifying times in the 50m freestyle.

The event was a perfect lead up to the Victorian Country Long Course Swimming Championships in Wangaratta this weekend, and for the state and national competitions to be held in Melbourne and on the Gold Coast in March and April.

SCOREBOARD JUBILEE GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, January 14 Par Winner: Josie Fitzsimons +3.

Ball winners: Linda Stone 0, Leeanne Carmody -1.

NTP: 13th Leeanne Carmody.

Saturday, January 14 Par A Grade Winner: Adam Anderson +7. B Grade Winner: Alex Gibbs +2.

C Grade Winner: Josh Wason +3. D Grade Winner: Jim Darcy +1.

Ball Winners Jeff Elliott (2) +3, Russell Stone +2, Doug Ritchens +2, Garth Fullerton +2, Alex Jones +1, Michael Baillie +1, Ben Honeychurch +1, Joe Marjanovic +1, Gordon Paterson +1, Bronte Bruce +1, Ray Hyland +1, Ken Beitzel 0, Ron Smith 0, Willie Lombard 0, Mick Lugg 0.

Super Nine Club Shirt: Adam Anderson 24.

Aroma Deli: Glenn Hunt 22.

2 Balls: Alex Jones 22.

NTP: 4th Steve Fisher, 8th Daniel McPhee, 13th Mike Fitzsimons, 17th Ken Beitzel.

Sunday, January 15 Stableford A Grade: Glenn Ryan 39.

B Grade: Josh Ormand 36.

Ball winners: Wade Goodwin (2) 38, Leigh Symons 37, Greg Rigoni 35, Nick Jones 35.

NTP: 4th Nick Jones, 8th Greg Rigoni, 13th Mick Reidy, 17th Glenn Ryan.

Monday, January 16 Stableford: A Grade: Neville Hogan 34. B Grade: Steve Smith 38.

Ball winners: Brian Carr 35, Greg Hogan 34, Spencer Lamb 34, Brian Luxford 33, John Batchelor 32.

NTP: 4th Alex Gibbs, 8th Brian Luxford, 13th Spencer Lamb.

Tuesday, January 17: Stableford Winner: Wendy Hogan 37.

Ball winners: Linda Stone 36.

NTP: 8th Vicki Moorhead, 13th Di Murphy.

WANGARATTA GOLF CLUB WOMENS Competition: January 10 Womens 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Liz Madden 21 C/B Points.

Runner Up: Karen Smith 21 Points.

Ball Winners: Lesley Anderson, Maggie Ray, Dawn Fleet.

Men’s Competition January 11 9 hole Stableford Winner: David Lawson 20 Points.

Runner Up: Bill Griffith 17 C/B Points.

Ball Winner: Graeme Arnold 17 Points.

18 hole Stableford Winner: Brannon Duffy 40 Points.

Runner Up: Rod MOyle 38 Points.

Ball Winners: Ray Hutton, Glenn Burns, Neil Membrey, Trevor Clark.

NTP: 4th Maurie Braden, 7th Ashley McIlroy, 9th Neil Membrey, 11th Dean Campana, 13th Trevor Trimble, 16th Rod Moyle.

Womens Competition: January 12 Womens 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Barb Thomas 21 C/B. Runner Up: Dawn Fleet 21.

Ball Winners: Glenda Dodson, Lesley Anderson, Carol Coghill.

NTP: 11th Dawn Fleet, 13th Karen Smith Men’s Competition Presidents Gold Cup: January 14 A Grade Winner: Peter Rundell 39 Points. A Grade Runner Up:

Ethan Bell 39 Points.

Ball Winners: Trevor Cooper, Ashley Clayton, Judd Schubert, Rob Holloway, GLen Seymour, Craig Taft, Jye Cunneen, Barry Thompson, John Mullins, Bill Dodd, Mark White.

B Grade Winner: David Ryan 45 Points. B Grade Runner up: Geoff Webster 38 Points.

NTP: 4th Bill Dodd, 7th Rob Holloway, 9th Ross Anderson, 11th Bill Dodd, 13th Rob Hollway, 16th Lendsay Maiden.

Secret 6: Trevor Trimble.

Birdies: Ashley Clayton, Jason McCoy x 2, Trevor Cooper.

Raffle: Marie McLeish.

AUSTRALIA DAY COMPETITION Thursday, January 26 2 Person Lambrose Everyone is welcome to join, mixed, male and female teams.

Cost: $30 members, $35 nonmembers.

Includes green fees, comp fee and lunch.

Tee off time: 8:30am shotgun start, followed by lamb burgers and pavlova.

Great prizes to be won.

Call the Wangaratta Golf Club on 03 5721 3426 to enter your team.

TARRA GOLF CLUB TARRAWINGEE Golf Club results Saturday, January 14.

The men’s Founders Day was held in conjunction with the December Monthly Medal with the winner of both events being Lindsay Steer 8719-68, the runner up was Angelo Garraffo nett 69 and a ball to Mark Nolan nett 71.

Nearest the pin 2nd Lindsay Steer, 8th Hollywoods Award Mark Nolan.

The event to be played on Sat-

urday, January 21 will be a stroke event for the Monthly Medal, all the yearly events will then have been played and hopefully a better year weather-wise for the coming year.

Hit off times for Saturday are 8:30 am roll up for a 9:00 am start.

New members are always welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf Club, the contact number is 0428122590 or by contacting a member of the club.

Late arrivals will be included in the next game.

For further information please contact one of the numbers listed below.

President Janet Kelly 0429166016 or secretary Terry Wilson on 0417326739.

CROQUET

ROUND 10 aggregate results: Section 1 Bryan Wilson 46 - 35, Tim Oliver 44 - 31, Neville Bell 37 - 39, Klaus Kazenwadel 36 - 42, Tracy Loyst 29 - 45.

Section 2 Tim Dickinson 48 - 31, Ken Gaudion 40 - 39, Graeme Cripps 33 41, Steve Johnston 32 - 47.

Section 3 Stefan Anderson 48 - 24, Michael Reid 35 - 37, Nancy Reid 33 - 39, Rob Lowe 28 - 44.

Best 21 scores: Oliver, Tim 337/264, Wilson, Bryan 331/293, Bell, Neville 314/277, Dickinson, Tim 309/296, Kazenwadel, Klaus 296/324, Loyst, Tracy 293/316, O’Brien, Carol 249/196, Goudie, Les 229/233, Cripps, Graeme 219/202, Johnston, Steve 209/245, Rogers, Ken 204/250, Reid, Jennifer 174/260, Jamieson, Chris 172/174, Menon, Shankar 166/140, Gaudion, Ken 138/148, Hibbert, Amanda 133/161, Chivers, Tyson 132/79, Anderson, Stefan 131/85, Lowe, Rob 106/123, Reid, Nancy 94/123, Hanratty, Mandy 91/67, Reid, Michael 74/77, Wearne, Andrea 68/72, Wilson, Hunter 67/91, Jenkin, Teague 48/29, McKenzie, Leanne 42/34, Birch, Shannon 39/37, Dinning, Tanya 38/43, Boyd, Noel 33/39, Myles, Ken 30/39, Allen, Geoff 28/44, Frezzini, Robyn 20/48.

RESULTS for Monday, January 16 are as follows: Susan Fischer and Terry Wilson d Joan Dyson and Janet Kelly 7/1, Angela Killingsworth and Tony Holt d Heather Gulbin and Margaret Bennett 7/3, Gabi Heywood and Andy Barbero d Bronwyn Townsend and Gavan Kelly 7/2, Lauren Kazenwadel and Nathan Reynolds d Dawn Wind and Robyn Muller 6/2.

On Wednesday morning, Joan Guttormsen and Andy Barbero defeated Lauren Kazenwadel and Terry Wilson 26/25 in a VERY competitive game of ricochet croquet.

During the game, Joan achieved two four hoop and two three hoop breaks.

Wednesday evening saw 12 members enjoying a few games in the cooler conditions.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF PLAYING TIMES Playing times are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 8:30am and Wednesday (twilight) at 6.00pm.

Ricochet will commence at 7.30am each Wednesday until further notice.

Visitors are welcome.

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

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2022/23 season

PREVIEWS: Saturday, January 21

Colts seeking two-day cricket redemption

By NATHAN DE VRIES AFTER failing to adjust to the longer format of twoday cricket, City Colts’ A grade squad are out to prove they have what it takes to last all day when they host Ovens Valley United at the second Barr Reserve Oval tomorrow.

The Colts were bowled out for 69 in their first innings of two-day cricket against Beechworth last round, lasting less than 40 overs of their allotted 75 for the day’s play.

Beechworth went on to take the win before stumps on day one.

Colts’ skipper Mitch Giggins said his side just needed to spend more time out in the middle.

“We didn’t adjust to the red ball like we would’ve liked to - there were a couple of stiff ones (dismissals) but a couple of very soft dismissals that we’ve addressed this week,” he said.

“We’ve got 75 overs to play, and when you’ve got our top five getting run through by Beechworth,

TIME IN THE MIDDLE: Noach Crispin and the City Colts will be aiming to spend as much time at the crease as possible when they take on Ovens Valley United.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie who don’t have the strongest bowling attack, it’s pretty disappointing.

“You don’t have to play at everything, you can just take the shine off the ball and just block your way out.

“You can be 70 at arvo tea

with one or two wickets down and that doesn’t really matter.

“It’s just about surviving for the whole day, if you survive the whole day, the runs are going to come.”

Despite almost suffering an outright loss last weekend

to Yarrawonga Mulwala, Giggins said Ovens Valley were a legitimate threat with the bat.

“They do have some good batting and it showed in the one-dayers, they constantly made over 200 in one-dayers,” he said.

“If they bat the whole day in a two dayer, they can write their own scorecard.

“They’re certainly not one to take lightly, but their bowling attack’s not as strong as well.

“It’ll be nice to bat the

whole day against them and actually post a decent score and have something to bowl to.”

The pitch at the Barr 2 has not endured the amount of cricket in one day set to be played on it, but by all accounts it’s a batters’ paradise.

“It will be interesting, but it will be a good little test to see where we’re at with the ground over there,” Giggins said.

“They’ve played a couple of the reserves’ games out there last year, we’ve trained out there this year and rolled out a wicket to see how it’ll go.

“There’s plenty of bounce, plenty of turn and plenty of grass on it, so you can’t ask for more than that if you’re a bowler.

“The ground is long but it’s kind of short square (of the wicket) - it was sitting up nicely when we trained on it, so if you bowl short of a length it’s going to be going, and the ground is lightning quick out there.

“Two hundred would be a nice total to be able to bowl to, 180-200.”

Inaugural A grade match for tasty new ground

EXCITING CLASH: Yarrawonga Mulwala and Wangaratta Magpies will clash at Stan Hargreaves Oval tomorrow.

Lakers and Magpies will lock horns this weekend ■

From back page “We walked off the field proud of our efforts last weekend,” he said.

“To bowl twice in that heat and take 17 wickets was huge and I think it’ll hold us in good stead.

“We may not see benefits from it straight away but down the track

I’m sure it’ll be good for us all.

“We saw it as a perfect opportunity to get some more match fitness under the belt.”

The Lakers are set to make changes for tomorrow’s blockbuster clash with Matt Knight, Matt Casey and Harry Wheeler all available, while Gus

McMillan will be unavailable.

“We’ll play with 12 this weekend so we’ll be forced to make one change,” Clarke said.

“We’ve got Matt Knight, Matt Casey and Harry Wheeler all available so our batting will definitely strengthen.

“Gus McMillan won’t be playing

so we’ll make the one change which will most likely be a bowler.”

In other matches, Benalla host RUB, Delatite make the trip to Beechworth to play the Wanderers and City Colts will go head-to-head with Ovens Valley United at Barr 2.

TOMORROW’S A grade match between City Colts and Ovens Valley United is a historic one, marking the first top-level cricket match to be played at the second oval at the Barr Reserve, now known as the Wangaratta Kebabs Oval.

The Murphy Street purveyors of rotating meat cylinders joined the Colts as ground sponsors in November in a deal which will last for season 2022/23.

While the deal covers sponsorship of both ovals, in official WDCA draws the main oval at the Barr Reserve will retain the Bill O’Callaghan Oval name, while ‘Wangaratta Kebab Oval’ will refer to the newer venue.

Cricket in Australia has maintained a long association with kebabs, as many teams across the country have been known to wander into a kebabbary after a few postmatch drinks.

The Colts will hope to down Ovens Valley United tomorrow when they go head to head from 1pm - whether this happens with or without garlic sauce, tomatoes, and tabouli is yet to be made clear.

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2023 VICTORIAN COUNTRY LONG COURSE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Championship number 22 for pool warrior Harmer

By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA Swimming Club stalwart Grace Harmer is gearing up for her 22nd consecutive Victoria Country Championships but it will be under duress.

Harmer has battled injury to her feet and hand over the past few seasons, going under the knife for her most recent surgery on her hand only six weeks ago.

Despite her preparation being far from ideal, the opportunity to swim at home for the first time since she was a kid is too good to pass up.

Harmer admitted racing this weekend was touch and go.

“If the championships weren’t at home I’m not sure that I’d be competing,” Harmer said.

“I didn’t know if I’d ever see these sorts of races in Wangaratta, the new pool has been a bit of a godsend.

“When I was younger I swam in these championships in Wodonga and one in Shepparton and every other one has been far from home.”

Harmer will race in the ladies 50m freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke.

The talented swimmer said there’s a good feeling around the club ahead of the big day.

LOCAL STAR: Grace Harmer will take her place in the country championships despite injury concerns.

“I think everyone’s pretty excited,” she said.

“The little kids probably don’t understand how important it is to have the championships in Wangaratta.”

Harmer missed all of 2022 due to

READY TO GO: Leo Palmer chilling out poolside as he prepare to take some of country Victoria’s best young swimmers in the 11 and under 50m freestyle and butterfly.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

injury making this the first event she’ll swim in for more than a year.

“I wasn’t allowed to swim at all last year because I was in a fibreglass cast, I coached last season though which was great,” she said.

“I’m excited to swim though and I’ve been trying to do bits and pieces ahead of it.

“I haven’t swum in the new pool yet because I’ve been living in Bendigo so that will be good to see as well.”

SQUAD: Lexie Looby, Hannah Sanders, Tayah Martens, Eliza Looby and Arabella Chapman had their final training session at WSAC on Wednesday afternoon as they gear up for the country championships this weekend.

Young Stingers’ set to thrill at home

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

THE young stars of the Wangaratta Stingrays Swimming Club will be out to excite a bumper home crowd at this weekend’s Victorian Country Long Course Championships at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre (WSAC).

There will be nine Stingray swimmers competing in this year’s championships, all under the age of 15.

For eight of the nine swimmers it will be their first time competing in the country championships, which coach Gary Bowman said he can’t wait to see.

“It’s pretty exciting for us for a few reasons, being at a home pool makes it a bit of an advantage, being familiar with the pool and the layout of the plates so we’re excited and proud to show it off as our home pool,” he said.

“I’m excited because we’ve got some really good 10-11 year olds in their first competition, they’ve been building over a couple of years and

now they’ve come into fruition, and they’ve got the chance to show it off.”

Of the Stingrays highest ranked swimmers at the championships, Arabella Chapman (10) qualified 13th in the state for the 11 and under 50m butterfly, as well as Lexie Looby (11) for the 11 and under 50m backstroke.

The most experienced of the Stingray swimmers is 15 year-old Tayah Martens, who will be competing in her sixth championships, spread out across five individual events and two relays.

Tayah said she has been building up to the country championships for some time and will be out to prove herself in front of her home crowd.

“We’ve been training for months now for it,” she said.

“Because I’m in the same age group as I was last year in Mildura, I still had the same times [to qualify], so over the last year I just wanted to do better in this age group.

“And it’s the same with everyone else on the team, you get your time

to qualify and you want to come and swim well, especially when it’s at your home pool.”

Bowman said he has seen great strides in his swimmer’s fitness and improvement of strokes over the last 12 months.

“The last two weeks before an event like this involves a lot of short and sharp sprints, practising racing skills like their dives, tumble turns and also making sure that nobody is too anxious and that they’re reasonably calm on the day.

“I’ll go through their warm-ups on the event day and then it’s all them from there on.

“From last year where we only had Tayah who qualified, and we’ve gone from one to nine swimmers in a year, it’s fantastic.”

Tayah will be competing across all three days of the event and said she will be finding the event less stressful to earlier years, being able to sleep at home and have the opportunity for more family and friends to watch on.

“It’s so good having everyone else because it has been small the past few years,” she said.

“Because you know the pool and you’ve trained in the pool it should be an advantage for us, there’s only a quick drive back home and we can get our team tent in a good spot.”

Bowman said he ranks the WSAC outdoor pool as one of the top pools he has seen in the state, trailing only the state-of-the-art Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre.

“The particular thing about this pool is that it’s deeper than a lot of other pools; our kids are used to that and for other kids it might be a bit unusual for them,” he said.

“It’s great for swimming in this district and wider region, because it’s local, people are happy to drive half an hour or an hour in for these meets where a lot of people wouldn’t want to go if it was for only one swim and further away.

“I think it’s fantastic for the region to be able to show off this great pool.”

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WASC competitors Harry Allen (13) - 100m Freestyle, Breaststroke & Backstroke.

Ingrid Brettig (12) - 50m Backstroke.

Harry Chandler (13) - 100m Breaststroke.

Max Chandler (11) Multiclass 50m Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle.

Alice Colson (13) - 100m Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly & Freestyle.

Maddison Craven (12) 50m Breaststroke.

Dylan Dickson (9) - 50m Backstroke & Freestyle Tayah Dickson (12) - 50m Backstroke & Breaststroke.

Nina Fortaliza (13) - 100m Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly.

Grace Harmer (29) - 50m Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle.

MacKenzie Lawford (10) 50m Backstroke & Freestyle.

Henry Lee (20) - 50m Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle, 100m Backstroke & Freestyle.

Declan O’Sullivan (15) - 100m Breaststroke & Freestyle.

Jemima Pizzini (14) - 100m Backstroke.

Fiona Schilling (18) - 50m Breaststroke.

Sadie Skewes (13) - 100m Freestyle & Butterfly.

Aidan Thomson (20) - 50m Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle, 100m Breaststroke.

Jasmine Thwaites (15) 100m Backstroke & Freestyle.

Gabe Watson (21) - 200m Breaststroke, Backstroke, Individual Medley; 100m Freestyle, Butterfly, Breaststroke, Backstroke; 50m Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle.

These swimmers are also competing in the freestyle and medley relays with 12 Wangaratta relay teams competing over the weekend.

Twelve years and under have 50m events, 13 and over compete in 100m+ events, and 18 and over can compete in 50m and 100m+ events.

Wangaratta Stingrays competitors Arabella Chapman (10) 50m Backstroke, Freestyle, Breaststroke & Butterfly.

Hayden Ledger (11) - 50m Freestyle.

Lexie Looby (11) - 50m Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle & Butterfly.

Eliza Looby (9) - 50m Breaststroke.

Tayah Martens (15) - 100m Breaststroke, Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, 200m Individual Medley.

Leo Palmer (9) - 50m Freestyle & Butterfly.

Maisie Palmer (11) - 50m Freestyle & Butterfly.

Stephanie Parsons (11).

Hannah Sanders (14).

The Stingrays are competing in the freestyle and medley relays with four teams competing over the weekend.

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VICTORIAN COUNTRY LONG COURSE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

ACTION STATIONS: Ovens and Murray District Swimming Association president Brendon Shiels was poolside at 6.30am yesterday as crews erected the covered grandstands.

EVER READY: Despite the outdoor pool being a hive of activity yesterday in preparation for this weekend’s championships, lifeguard Grace Kerwin was still on duty keeping an eye out for the swimmers in the water.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

MORE SHADE: WSAC operations team members Ray Hargreaves and Lauren Kelly erect a marquee at the end of the pool.

Country swim elite converge on WSAC

By SHANE DOUTHIE

THE starter’s pistol is well and truly primed for the start of the highly anticipated 2023 Victorian Country Long Course Swimming Championships tomorrow at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre.

The three-day event will be hosted by the Ovens and Murray District Swimming Association (OMDSA) and Swimming Victoria and will be the first state level event to be held at Wangaratta’s new outdoor 50m competition pool.

The total number of competitors to qualify for the meet has just hit the 700 mark and with their families, coaches and swimming officials, about 1200 people are expected to descend on the city.

Entries for the championships closed on Monday with 37 swimming clubs competing including large contingents from Traralgon (80 competitors), Geelong (73 competitors) and South Gippsland (61 competitors).

The hosting OMDSA has 91 competitors from Wangaratta Amateur, Wangaratta Stingrays, Yarrawonga Mulwala, Wodonga City, Albury, GT Aquatics, Myrtleford and Corowa clubs.

OMDSA president Brendon Shiels said the championships would not have been possible without the support of major sponsors including the Rural City of Wangaratta, Charles Sturt University Wangaratta Study Centre and the Victorian Government Significant Sporting Events Program.

Shiels, who is based in

Wangaratta, said as well as allowing locals to watch some of the best state swimmers in action, the flow-on benefits for the community are also great with most families staying in town for the three days to enjoy Wangaratta’s hospitality through local restaurants and services.

“It’s a massive undertaking, we’ve been working closely with the rural city and focused on presenting the best event we can,” he said.

“We have a sub-committee of eight plus myself and around 60 volunteers from the O&M clubs, and probably another 26 or so officials coming.

“We know what to expect, the last time we held the championships was at Wodonga in 2014 and they had

a similar number of swimmers.”

Shiels has been heavily involved in the development of the 50m pool and as the association’s equipment officer was also instrumental in the use of the touch pad timing system at these championships.

“We’ve used it four or five times in the past and it performed well at the Wodonga amateur meet,” he said.

Volunteers and council staff were down at the outdoor pool early yesterday installing grandstands for spectators to view the competition.

There will also be food vans at the centre to help support the cafe.

Shiels was confident through everyone’s effort the championships would “come together”.

Debut long course championships begin tomorrow

“It’s just such a huge undertaking and I want to thank all the volunteers and council staff for their efforts,” he said.

“It will be a memorable event for everyone involved.

“From what I’ve seen, it is a ‘fast’ pool so we should see a few records fall as well.

“All we need now are spectators to come out in numbers and add to the atmosphere.

“There is plenty of shade, the grandstands are covered, but I urge everyone to be sun smart as well.”

Competition starts at 9am each day.

Spectator passes will be available for purchase at the venue on Friday from 3pm to 8pm and before the sessions on the competition days at a cost of $15.00 per day.

More detailed competition information is available on the Swimming Victoria Web page: https://vic. swimming.org.au/events/ victorian-country-lc-championships.

To cope with the large influx of the swimmers and their families the area around the pool will be temporarily extended to include the Community Centre and the edge of the Barr 1 Oval.

Victorian Country Long Course Championships session times: Saturday, January 21 Heats: 9am-1pm.

Finals: 3.30pm-7.30pm.

Sunday, January 22 Heats: 9am-1.00pm Finals: 3.30pm-7.30pm.

Monday, January 23 Heats: 9am-12.00pm.

Finals: 2.00pm-5.00pm.

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SPORT

Hockey seniors return to the field

By NATHAN DE VRIES WANGARATTA Hockey Club seniors will blow out the cobwebs tomorrow, with a light training session and meet and greet ahead of the Hockey Albury Wodonga season.

The low-key, informal session is a chance for playing seniors to get back among their teammates and welcome new up-and-coming juniors to the top ranks of the club.

Club president Daniel Warner said the session was useful just to get the players around each other once more.

“It’s not a formal training

day or anything, it’s more of a meet and greet, get to know the coaches, catch up with new players, work out team numbers sort of thing,” he said.

“We’ll have a light training session and a run around on the field.

“We’re putting in two senior women’s teams this year so we’re going to enter a division two women’s team this year.

“It’s a chance for our women’s coach to meet the players and separate them into skill levels and fitness levels, and where they’re at for the start of the season as to whether they’ll be in divi-

sion two or division three.

“We’ve got a few juniors coming up from our under 17s team that want to start playing seniors as well, so they’ll come along and meet some of our senior players and join in and find their footing in the team before the season starts.”

The first training session for Wangaratta Hockey Club seniors gets underway from 4.30-5.30pm at the hockey fields at Cathedral College tomorrow.

The club will host a comeand-try day towards the end of February for new or potential club members.

RETURN OF THE DRAGONS: Simone Rennie-Hill in action last season for the Wangaratta Dragons.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

ALL AGES TRAINING: Junior tennis players like Phoebe Read are welcome to join the one day training camp to be held on Monday, January 23.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Juniors’ tennis camp to hit Wangaratta A HOLIDAY camp for the rising starts of tennis in the area will be held on Monday at the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club from 9-11am.

The one-day intensive will provide juniors from ages five to 18 some hands on coaching and refinement of their skills.

All are welcome, regardless of existing skill level.

The camp costs $20 per person - bring a racquet (spares are available if needed), a towel and water.

Registrations are also now open for term one tennis coaching.

For more information or to book your space, contact Doug Smith on 0448 369 496 or visit allstarstennis.com.au.

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MILESTONE MAN: Alex Thompson will be celebrating his 300th senior match for his beloved City Colts this weekend in the B Grade as he cherished a long list of 25 years worth of cricketing memories in Wangaratta cricket.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

For the love of the game: Thompson’s 300

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

CITY Colts stalwart Alex ‘Thommo’ Thompson will bring up his 300th match this weekend when the Colts take on Delatite in the B Grade at North Wangaratta.

The incredible milestone comes after 25 years of cricket at Wangaratta, rotating between City Colts B and C Grade teams.

Thompson said he has a long list of memories since starting cricket as a fill-in in 1998, under the captaincy of Brian Carr.

“My first 50 was against Myrtleford in 2000/2001, I only played B Grade temporarily when they were short on numbers and I opened the batting and we beat them outright that day,” he said.

“I remember I got my first five fa in season 2011/12 and I had all my family up watching on the weekend

which was a good thing to see.

“I’ve made about eight fifties, never made a century but I go out and try and have some fun, which is what I love to do.”

Thompson is regarded as the ultimate clubman at the Colts, first to arrive and last to leave, and was awarded life membership with the Colts in 2015.

He can be seen on weekends wearing the number 23, representing his cricketing idol, Shane Warne.

Thompson said what stands out for him during his career is watching on and overseeing the development of Colts cricketers through the grades.

“I’ve seen a lot of juniors go up the ranks over the years, I remember seeing all the Bradens come up, young Mitch Giggins in C Grade when he was a junior, I’ve seen all the A graders this year playing jun-

iors when I was still playing seniors’,” he said.

“It was great seeing them in the lower levels developing their cricket and moving up over the years.”

Thompson said he has witnessed many changes within cricket in Wangaratta, seeing the competition grow with the additions of teams such as Yarrawonga, Benalla, Delatite and Merton.

After falling just short of Grand Final success on many occasions, Thompson tasted a Grand Final win for the first time last season as a part of Colts C Grade, hitting the winning runs.

But for what brings Thompson back year after year he said, it was for the love of the game.

“There are so many good memories over the last 20-25 years I’ve played... I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else,” he said.

I’ve made about eight fifties, never made a century but I go out and try and have some fun, which is what I love to do.

- ALEX ‘THOMMO’ THOMPSON

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Country Basketball League

Preview round 15

A chance to end on a high WANGARATTA Warriors could end a challenging season on a high with two “achievable” games making up this weekend’s doubleheader and their final games for the season.

The Warriors are set to clash with Myrtleford at 6pm on Saturday, followed by a meeting with the second last placed Mansfield at home on Sunday at 2pm.

Wangaratta coach Adam Maher was excited for this weekend’s match-ups.

“Two games to go and I think they’re both achievable,” Maher said.

“They’re certainly not walk-ins so we won’t be disrespecting any of the teams because they’re both good sides.

“They’re probably closer to our level but we don’t want to go in with any idea that we’re going to win.

“But there’s a chance there for sure to get a win Saturday and follow that up Sunday.”

Wangaratta downed Mansfield 80-61 in round one and fell short of the

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Saints 80-96 in round five.

Tyler Barker has been in some solid form for Myrtleford this season, averaging 21 points per game, while Ryley Bouker has been a handy sidekick with 18, while for Mansfield Jesse King (11 ppg) has been a shining light in a disappointing season.

The Warriors are still waiting to hear on player availability but if past weeks are to go by they should be in a solid position.

Liam Wright has made a return to the side in recent weeks in a huge boost to the Warriors’ roster.

“We’re not sure who we’ll have at the moment but we’ll work through that,” Maher said.

“We’re confident that we’ll have a decent enough side in to finish the year strongly.”

FINAL DANCE: Max Mickleson and the Wangaratta Warriors play their final two games for the season this weekend.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Warriors women take on Myrtleford in last hurrah

By NATHAN DE VRIES

FINAL SHOWDOWN: Jorja Reidy and the Wangaratta Warriors face off against Myrtleford to round out their season.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

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AFTER a summer of ups and downs on the court, Wangaratta’s women’s basketball side will play their last match of the season tomorrow, up against the Saints at the Myrtleford Indoor Sports Stadium.

Sitting one spot above the Shepparton Lady Gators, who forfeited the competition before Christmas, the Warriors will not play CBL finals, but they’re determined to end the season on a high.

Coach Scott Butler said a win from their last match would be the perfect reward for all the hard work the squad’s put in this season.

“They’re really enjoying themselves now, and they’re playing together - they’re all commenting on how well they’re getting along and for me as a coach, that’s what I always try and do, just bring them all together,” he said.

“It’s taken a little longer than I thought, but the girls have made friends for life, so that’s really good.

“It’s a bit bittersweet, I guess.

“The girls are looking forward to entering into netball

because they all play for different clubs, they’re looking forward to that.”

The last time the Warriors took on the Saints they were handed a 48-67 loss, but after stellar performances the past two weeks, the match is sure to be a closer affair.

“It’s nice to see what Wangaratta can actually produce because we’re competing with top teams,” Butler said.

“We’re one of the few sides in CBL where everyone’s from the town - that’s the disappointing thing about the CBL, even Seymour gets metro players, so it’s hard to compete against them.

“Myrtleford had the wood over us from the last time we played them, but I think we’re a lot closer now to what they are going to be.

“We’re going to be missing some players again unfortunately, but the girls are really confident in the way they’re playing now and the way they go about playing the game.”

The Wangaratta Warriors cap off their season against Myrtleford at the Myrtleford Indoor Sports Stadium from 4pm tomorrow.

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Last hurrah for Warriors teams

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TAKE YOUR MARKS WANGARATTA Stingrays swimmer Leo Palmer (9) will be one of the youngest of the 700 regional Victorian swimmers preparing to come to Wangaratta this weekend for the biggest event to be held at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre to date, the Victorian Country Long Course Championships. See full coverage of Wangaratta swimmers competing in the country championships on pages 36 and 37.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Mouthwatering clash Yarrawonga g Mulwala and Wangaratta g Magpies gp will lock horns this weekend YARRAWONGA Mulwala will be looking to find themselves in second place after this round’s two-day clash with Wangaratta Magpies.

After round 11, the Lakers find themselves just three points behind the second placed Magpies with a chance to leapfrog their opponents.

Both sides will be full

Bruck their first loss of the season.

Lakers skipper Reid Clarke sees the match-up as a great opportunity.

“It’s definitely a good opportunity for us to see where we’re at,” Clarke said.

“I think it’s good timing because Wangaratta are in form coming off a good win against Rovers United Bruck and we had

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of confidence though after Yarrawonga Mulwala stormed home to victory with a near outright win over Ovens Valley, while the Magpies handed reigning premiers Rovers United

a good win as well.

“Two-day cricket probably suits both us and Magpies best as well.”

Wangaratta Magpies have threats through their whole 11, from Pranav Menon with bat in hand to Fraser Ellis who has been throwing thunderbolts down with the ball.

But for the Lakers, it’s about focusing on within.

“We just like to focus on us because we’re comfortable that what we bring stacks up with anyone in the competition,” Clarke said.

“We’ll be focusing on batting the overs, which we nearly did last round, I think we batted 65 overs and were the only side to bat that long.

“Batting the 75 overs isn’t

an easy thing to do though, if you ask any captain in the competition what they’d like to see from their side it would be batting the overs.”

The Lakers and Ovens Valley United were the only teams to slog it out for the entire day in 38 degree heat last weekend, which Clarke thinks will hold his side in good stead.

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