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Liberals turn to former commando in the battle for Indi By STEVE KELLY
FORMER Army commando and Wahgunyah resident Ross Lyman was last night officially endorsed as the Liberal Party candidate for Indi for the 2022 federal election. The father of two children will launch his campaign this morning against incumbent independent Helen Haines, Labor's Nadia David, Greens Party man Benjamin Gilbert, with a Nationals candidate still yet to be announced. Mr Lyman served in the Australian Army with postings in Papua New Guinea and Afghanistan in the 1990s and following this, his career has spanned agriculture, manufacturing, operations and logistics - particularly in the wine industry. Agriculture, education, regional development and national security are some of the areas of opportunity Mr Lyman wants to work on if successful at this year's federal election. He grew up around viticulture and currently runs a vineyard in Wahgunyah which he said puts him in a good place to understand the challenges faced in agriculture and business in the electorate. He worked as an executive at Treasury Wine Estates and as a senior executive at McWilliam’s Wines Group in the Riverina. ■ Continued page 3
GOAL DRIVEN: Wahgunyah resident and former Australian Army commando Ross Lyman has joined the Indi race as Liberal candidate for the federal election.
Bouncing back Tourism businesses welcome recent activityy but case numbers still knocking g off cream
SUMMER tourists to the Wangaratta district and the King Valley have hit their highest numbers since the 2018/19 season. With fires cutting visitation numbers and business revenue over the 2019/20 summer, and COVID-19 last year, businesses are trying to compare activity to January 2019, three years ago. La Cantina in the King Valley had a solid Christmas
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and New Year period and the number of visitors to the region has only started to ease off this week. Wangaratta La Cantina manager Linda Newton said the last week has slowed down slightly but it’s difficult to com-
pare with the last two years. “If we compare this January with the last good January we’ve had though, we’ve found it getting busier every day,” she said. “In 2019 the Friday to Monday was busy but your midweek specifically was quiet, but now it seems to be busy seven days a week. “Being school holidays there are usually more people still around but
compared to 2019 it doesn’t seem to be as busy as it has been in the past.” Over Christmas and New Year people from Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra visited La Cantina and also nearby residents from Mansfield and Wodonga, along with locals from Wangaratta who were showing the region to their friends and family who live in other areas. “We’ve found that people
are just happy to sit outside and enjoy their wine tasting over a longer period and we’ve had the ‘build your own platter’ on offer where patrons can hang around for longer.” It’s a similar idea that Milawa Cheese has on offer with people choosing to have a picnic on the lawn. The nest of boutique eateries at Milawa allows patrons to stop for a while
and taste some of the produce if passing through or visiting the iconic town as a destination. Milawa Cheese platters and deli meats are a perfect match for the Woodpark wines on offer while visitors soak up the beautifully mild summer days the region has been putting on lately. ■ Continued page 2 ■ Councillor sees need for targeted support - page 2
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DOWNTURN: A national survey reports a 52 per cent downturn in tourism and Cr Harry Bussell reports it has been a mixed bag locally.
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THE Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) is calling on the Commonwealth Government to urgently reinstate the $35.5 billion Cash Flow Boost program to provide ailing small and family-owned businesses a desperately needed lifeline. North East tourism businesses lost significant revenue when the 2020 bushfires hit and followed by two years of pandemic conditions many are looking forward to better times ahead. It’s an initiative that Wangaratta deputy mayor Harry Bussell, who holds the tourism portfolio on council, supports, but he believes any funding needs to be targeted. “For some tourism businesses it's really challenging at the moment and for others it's not so bad,” Cr Bussell said. “Support is definitely needed but I think it would need to be targeted because we don't want to see another cash splash unnecessarily in the country. “For the businesses this is a huge industry in Australia, Victoria and the Rural City of Wan-
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From page 1 Lancemore Milawa had a great Christmas and New Year period into the first week of January, however, bookings have declined over the past two weeks. General manager Greg Arnott said unfortunately the fewer number of bookings would be due to COVID case numbers rising in the area. “It should be a peak season for us at Lancemore Milawa, however, we just haven’t had the bookings that we’ve budgeted for and expected,” Mr Arnott said. “Weddings are still being held at Brown Brothers and this is what’s keeping the bookings ticking over, but it is usually much more busier than this compared to pre-COVID years.” garatta and we certainly can’t afford to see any businesses go under at the moment because when we come out the other side of this pandemic, we’re going to need everybody.” Future projects like the Prosecco Road, which received $4.3 million from the Victorian Government, will generate more revenue for places like the King Valley but they don't help businesses who are struggling at the present time. Deputy chair of ATIC Daniel Gschwind believes the situation for many tourism and hospitality businesses is dire and
Wangaratta Caravan Park manager Simone Gough has had the best December and January since she bought the park in November 2019. “We had the fire Christmas when nobody came and then the COVID Christmas when nobody came, so it’s nice to get people back in the park,” Ms Gough said. “Our cabin bookings remain strong and our transient customers in caravans have quietened down until everything opens up properly. “It will be good to have more caravanners once the peak season is over, but at this point in time it’s hard to know what to expect because we haven’t got anything to compare it to.”
government support is urgently needed. “Additionally, the summer capital that these businesses rely upon for the rest of the year is non-existent this season,” Mr Gschwind said. “This is the worst it’s ever been for the tourism industry. “The summer period is our peak season, providing revenue that takes businesses through the winter and they’re not seeing it come in. “Too many businesses are staring at disaster. “The tourism industry has al-
ready been decimated over the past two years and these businesses simply have nothing left to fall back on. “Tourism businesses were hopeful that this current peak season would be a revival of their financial outlook and those hopes have now been dashed.” The latest National Tourism Business Activity and COVID-19 Survey for the October-December quarter has revealed tourism operators are on average experiencing a 52 per cent downturn in business compared to the same quarter in 2019, pre-COVID.
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NHW activates isolation ward under code brown By STEVE KELLY
AN isolation ward at Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) has been put into operation following other regional hospitals Goulburn Valley Health and Albury Wodonga Health being placed into ‘pandemic code brown’. NHW has previously sent COVID positive patients needing hospitalisation to Shepparton and Wodonga, however, with the code brown in place, three patients are currently in the quarantine ward at Wangaratta. The pandemic code brown was activated on Wednesday as Victoria battles the Omicron outbreak and strain on
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health services. NHW acting chief executive officer Robyn Gillis said GV (Goulburn Valley) and Albury Wodonga Health are experiencing excessive demand for services. “We’ve been preparing for this for two years and we’re treating them in an isolation ward so we’re ready and it’s safe to enter the hospital, particularly if you have acute emergency care requirements,” Ms Gillis said. Anyone who is COVID positive can join the COVID positive pathway for underlying health conditions or con-
cerns and local nurses will check in with these people to monitor their wellbeing. Ms Gillis said it’s important for people with mild COVID symptoms to use this pathway support, or the nurse on call or their GP because hospital resources are currently under pressure. “If people do get acutely unwell they need to come to the emergency department and we do ask people to ring in advance to let staff know they are coming,” she said. Meanwhile, people were testing for COVID-19 in their masses locally on Wednesday with
the NHW screening clinic processing more than 500 people. Some 379 people were given rapid antigen tests (RATs) and another 118 were polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tested on the first day the clinic's RATs component was activated in Wangaratta. NHW has received a quota of RATs to hand out to people presenting to the clinic with symptoms or have been a close contact of a positive person. The current level of positive COVID-19 infections in Wangaratta is 404 cases with 39 new cases in the 24 hours until yesterday.
Ms Gillis asked for people to report any positive results because it helps health authorities to understand how much COVID there is in the community and forecast demand on the health services. Some 352 children aged 5-11 have been vaccinated locally in the past week out of a potential 3000 expected in that age bracket. Ms Gillis said more appointments are being opened up regularly and the wait which people over 18 years old can receive their third dose since their second dose is now three months.
Local named our Australia Day Ambassador RURAL City of Wangaratta’s Australia Day Ambassador has been announced as proud Torres Strait Islander, and Wangaratta local Shahid Siddique. In 2007, when Shahid was 14, his family made Wangaratta their home. Since then, he has been actively involved in the community as a player for the Glenrowan football team and with the Yarrunga Primary School where he now works as a teacher’s aide. Shahid is a proud Torres Strait Islander from Wakaid Clan, Badu Island. With a Torres Strait Islander mother and a Pakistani father, he understands the complexities around growing up in both cultures. “Australia day is a day for inclusion,” Shahid said. “For me as a Torres Strait Islander it is a day of remembrance of the past as it is still a day of mourning. “I believe we must acknowledge the past so that for all Australians, we can walk together towards a harmonious future for all cultures and nations.” Shahid is looking forward to working more with local Indigenous
DAY OF INCLUSION: Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees (left), Uncle Dozer (centre) and Australia Day ambassador Shahid Siddique are looking forward to Wednesday’s ceremony. communities in the area. Mayor Dean Rees said he was proud to invite Shahid to be Wangaratta’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2022. “He is a remarkable young man who can inspire young and old in
our community to work together towards inclusion and acceptance of diversity,” Cr Rees said. “This Australia Day is about all of our community reflecting on the past and celebrating our future.
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Historic site ready for Australia Day celebrations By BELINDA HARRISON GLENROWAN will welcome locals and visitors to one of the Kelly Gang historic sites on Wednesday for their Australia Day celebrations. The festivities will kick off opposite the train station at the former Police station at 11am with Citizen of the Year awards to be presented around 11.30am. Following the ceremony, the Wangaratta Knights Rugby League Club will be on hand cooking up a storm with a delicious barbecue for everyone to enjoy under the trees. There’s no need to rush off after you’ve eaten, instead make time to take the walk-
ing tour and visit a number of areas of significance to the Kelly Gang history around town. “Anyone who hasn’t taken the tour should do it now because once the overpass is put in, some of these sites will be lost forever,” Helen Senior said. The Kelly Gang final siege and capture site will be one of those areas, as it’s expected to make way for the train turntable. “It’s not about whether you believe what Ned did was right or wrong, it’s about what happened afterwards the positive things that came from everything that happened,” Helen said. “First royal commission
into police corruption happened soon after, children started to become better protected, women were allowed on land titles because of Ann Jones and Federation was only about 20 years after everything so you could say, that it started Federation. “A lot of innocent people were caught up in the whole thing but there was good that came out of a number of incidents and people sometimes forget that.” So make your way to the former police station and capture site at 11-13 Siege Street, Glenrowan this Australia Day and then absorb the history that lies in Glenrowan as the police once lay in wait for Ned Kelly and his gang.
CELEBRATION AND HISTORY: Margaret Zuch and Helen Senior (back) with Baiden Zuch and Hunter Zuch (front) are looking forward to celebrating Australia Day in Glenrowan. PHOTO: Nick Richards
Pitch Up charity event is back By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE TICKETS for GIVE Wangaratta’s annual crowdfunding event, Pitch Up, are on sale now and preparations are gearing up for February. After a few false starts last year the GIVE Wangaratta advisory committee said they were thrilled to be hosting their second Pitch Up event. Pitch Up is the signature event for the GIVE Wangaratta Sub-Fund, where three local organisations will pitch their
project to a room full of generous locals who are willing to donate to these causes. The 2019 Give Wang Pitch raised over $66,000 for three local projects and charities. This year’s finalists are currently preparing their pitches, hoping to achieve another great fundraising result that will help support projects to make positive changes in their own town. The three pitchers are: • School focused youth services coordinator at NE-
SAY, Kate Canning, pitching for funding to support the Healthy Masculinities Project; supporting respectful relationships and addressing gender stereotypes and values; • Community mentoring coordinator at Big Brother Big Sisters Australia, Caz Sammon, pitching for funding to bring the mentoring project back to Wangaratta to support local young people; • Program manager at NE Tracks, Shane Crispin, pitching for support for the Hands
On Careers day, which supports career pathways for young people. Into Our Hands Community Foundation executive officer Sarah Thompson invited all to come along. “We are asking families, businesses and community groups to come together at this very special night to support positive approaches in our town, to help people and local non-profit organisations deliver important programs,” she said. “The Give Wangaratta Ad-
visory Group has carefully selected three amazing projects that need funding support and as a collective we can help make them happen. “Into Our Hands is working very hard to make it a wonderful and COVID safe evening. “I think we all love the chance to remember and value the community spirit we hold in Wangaratta, and this event will do just that. “We hope we can sell out like last time and achieve some great funding results
for our pitching charities and their projects.” The event will be held on Thursday, February 24 at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre. Tickets are available to purchase for $20 online at intoourhands.com.au and include light canapes and drinks on arrival. To find our more information on Pitch Up and the projects seeking funding visit https://intoourhandsfoundation. com.au.
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Infant’s body found in NSW, woman released BUSIER TIMES: The North East fire season has been quiet so far but with more than three months remaining in the danger period, a local CFA officer has reminded people to be careful with high levels of cured grass present.
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THE danger of grassfires igniting in the Wangaratta district is real despite the consistent frequency of rainfall in the region. It’s a warning put out by District 23 acting assistant chief fire officer Paul Scragg as we head into the final six weeks of the 2021/22 summer. Despite milder temperatures so far in 2022, an increase in stormy conditions generated by the La Nina weather system can lift the prevalence of lightning
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strikes which can ignite fires. Mr Scragg said the CFA attended the scenes of several lightning strikes in the region near Mansfield as recent as last weekend. There are several other ways grass and bushfires can start and Mr Scragg
warned people to remain vigilant when using equipment on farms and reminded them that a permit is required for burn-offs. ”Some people can be ignorant believing they can get away with burning garden waste, particularly after a storm,\” he said. ”There is a lot of cured grass everywhere at the moment and complacent campers can be another reason for fires getting away.” Rural landholders are
urged to continue to monitor their haystack temperatures to prevent fire caused by spontaneous ignition of haystacks. ”The number of haystack fires has been fewer this season, but it’s important that this could change,” Mr Scragg said. If heating goes undetected, the internal bale temperature will keep rising and, when the temperature reaches around 70C, can continue to increase to the point of spontane-
ous ignition (approximately 180C). Landholders should have a fire plan in place in case grass or bushfire becomes a threat to the area you live in, or your property. The fire danger rating for the North East today and tomorrow is on the lower end of the scale at ‘high’, with the western areas of Victoria at ‘very high’. The fire danger period for Wangaratta began on December 13, but isn’t due to finish until May 1.
A WOMAN has been arrested but released without charge after a baby’s body was found at a home in southern NSW. Police searched the house in Corowa in the Murray River region on Wednesday night after hearing concerns about the welfare of a three-month-old boy. There they found the body of a child. The body was located in a freezer, according to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald. A 40-year-old woman was arrested and taken to Albury Police Station. She was released on Thursday morning. Police say investigations are ongoing, with Strike Force Walumil established to investigate the incident. A post-mortem examination will be held to determine the cause of death. The home is now a crime scene and specialist forensic officers are examining it. - AAP
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PERFORMANCE SPACE: An artist’s impression of the new Galen Catholic College performing arts centre, which will be constructed close to the school’s Park Crescent car park.
NEW LOOK: Galen College’s existing stadium will double in size as part of the school’s next stage of capital works.
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GALEN Catholic College is in the final stages of planning for its new performing arts centre and stadium extension development, with works set to start this year. The stadium works will double the college’s existing facility to two full courts, providing learning spaces to support the school’s PE/health and outdoor education programs. The extension will also
include office space, as well as new student bathrooms, with an existing change room block between the resource centre and stadium to be demolished as part of the works. Construction of the new performing arts centre, which will be located close to the school’s car park off Park Crescent, will create an on-site performance space to cater for Galen’s productions, as well as providing three flexible learning spaces, including a
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FACEBOOK users this week commented on Australia Day, whether the date or national flag should be changed, and whether Australians should get a long weekend even though it falls on a Wednesday this year. Leslie Matthews: It just another day. Can we change the flag instead?
IT may not be a long weekend as it used to be in the ‘old days‘ but the last weekend of January still holds a special place in local sports lovers‘ hearts with the running of the annual Wangaratta Sports Carnival and Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Tournament. And despite the ongoing issues with the COVID–19 pandemic both events have attracted bumper entries in a sign that for many life is getting back to normal. Yes, certain health protocols will be in palace but at least as outdoor events, it is far easier to keep your distance than indoors. The weather is forecast to be almost perfect around the 30 degree mark and if a light breeze blows there should be no concerns for competitors or spectators. While the tennis tournament will go all weekend with the men‘s final to be played Monday morning, the sports carnival will run from 5pm to 11pm to take advantage of the twilight cool. There will also be the usual summer sports including Wangaratta and District Cricket Association matches, junior and senior, as well as lawn bowls, so sports fans are spoilt in choice on what to attend. Make the most of it and get along to at least one event to not only support the local competitors but also witness some of the best athletes going around in regional Victoria. It is also important to support the various clubs who are staging these events for without that, this long and proud sporting tradition will be lost. As Norm says: Life, be in it.
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LET me first declare myself: I am a proud Australian who believes in a republic. I voted for it in 1999 but I will not vote for it if proposed as described by Peter Fitzsimons in your paper. It is not the best proposal, it is simply a proposal attempting to win the naysayers. Paul Keating, the first Prime Minister to actually propose a republic, is right - a publicly elected president will have more moral authority with a direct mandate from the people than the Prime Minister, who is not directly elected by the people. No matter how you curtail his actual power, an election gives power. Professor Anne Twomey, a professor of constitutional law, said it was unlikely the type of person most Australians wanted as head of state - an eminent non-politician - would submit themselves to the “pretty brutal” process of an election unless the culture, advertising and financing rules of the campaign were changed. She said: “The difficulty is how to actually manage that kind of election so that you don’t end up with something that is run and funded by politicians, or a situation where the candidate needs to be rich.” In another publication, Peter Fitzsimons said they had tested this model on many prominent people and no one had raised any objections. But the minute they went public, all sorts of objections have been raised. The truth is - the original model in 1999 was the right one but John Howard cleverly conspired to have it defeated. The ARM has to educate people first to understand exactly what they are voting for - not propose a quick solution to garner the votes of the ignorant. Peter Leonard, Wangaratta
ONE major aspect of the Novak Djokovic case that has been overlooked is that Novak has become the No 1 tennis player in the world, because he keeps his body 100 per cent fit. This can be seen by him touring with his own personal chef. For Novak, his body is his career, if it breaks down his career is finished, his chance of winning a record 21 Grand Slam titles would be gone along with how many millions of dollars. In this situation it is quite understandable that he doesn’t want his body injected with a substance that might have the slightest chance to severely harm his body.
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FUN: Kids have been enjoying all kinds of fun activities during Oxley Primary School’s out of school hours care program held over the school holidays. Among those taking part were (back, from left) Patrick Russell, Jack Seymour, Stella Ryan and Shylah Witte with (front, from left) Robert Gannon, Liam Russel, Harriet Witte and Harlan Witte, who hammed it up in hand-crafted masks before taking a photo in the selfie booth. PHOTO: Nick Richards This fear is well founded as the TGA website reports January 13 in Australia there had been 99,659 reports of an adverse reaction out of more than 43 million COVID vaccinations. This equates to 2.3 adverse reactions per 100,000 vaccinations. While the 250 other players in the Australian Open are happy to take the risk doesn’t Djokovic have the right not to? And for Australians who consider Novak was getting special treatment, they should ask the question, have we allowed ourselves to be robbed of our sovereign right to choose what is injected into our bodies? John Moore, Wangaratta
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Jack Carruthers: National Days should should unite. Ours divides. January 26 2022 will mark 234 years since British imperialism invaded Gadigal lands, starting a war of genocide that founded the country now known as Australia. It is precisely the wrong date for Australia Day Celebrations. While the nation celebrates, Aboriginal people continue to resist, asserting unbroken
EVERY 10 minutes an Australian suffers a heart attack. Sadly, many do not survive with 48 Australians dying every single day from heart disease - someone’s family member, wife, husband, or special friend that means the world to them. Given that heart disease is our biggest killer, it would be impossible for all Australian communities to not be impacted in some way. For more information or to donate, please visit www.heartresearch.com.au. Nicci Dent, CEO Heart Research Australia
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NOTE: Comments as they appear online, without corrections. FACEBOOK users also commented on local businesses hurting with some reducing operational hours due to the rise in active COVID–19 cases in Wangaratta. Bellini Homer: Why doesn’t the Government risk manage? By not having a planned approach and back up plans as well we have a almighty mess. The Country is in a shambles. The vacine stroll out. Opening too early, tests unavailable, businesses closing, people laid off, super-
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Pharmacies seek understanding, patience amid RAT shortages THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is calling for patience and understanding from the general public amid ongoing rapid antigen test (RAT) shortages. Extreme stock shortages and unprecedented demand continues to place significant strain on pharmacists and pharmacy staff. PSA national president, A/ Prof Chris Freeman, stressed how challenging these past few weeks have been for the pharmacy workforce as a result of RAT shortages, combined with the commencement of childhood vaccinations and the booster rollout. “Pharmacists are being inundated with phone calls and inquiries, which is ultimately consuming a large proportion of their time – time which would be better spent vaccinating people against the virus, and even more importantly, allowing them to focus on their core function, medicine safety,” he said. “Antigen tests are also available and being distributed through government testing clinics, free of charge – and I implore Australians to consider these services in order to alleviate pressure on our already-stretched pharmacist workforce, until stock shortages are solved.”
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Janine is building a village library in Fiji, book by book By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE
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WANGARATTA raised teacher Janine Atkinson is still stranded in Fiji after two years thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but is making the most of her time helping the local villages. When she left for Fiji in January 2020, she didn’t expect to still be there more than two years later, but she’s been hard at work raising funds and sourcing school books for the local children. The Wangaratta raised woman flew to the Namosi Village and is now building a library there with 180 books already sourced. “Education is needed to break the cycle of poverty; it is important, that is the reason I am here,” she said. “I am a primary school teacher in Melbourne and I have always been coming in and out of Fiji for the past 15 years as a mission worker. “I have arranged for up to 100 books and a laptop to be available in the library that I hope to construct soon for the children here. “The local boys in the village will do most of the construction, which will
begin once cyclone weather passes. “It will take approximately four to six weeks to build and we still need to purchase tin for roofing so if any kind Australian people can help it would be much appreciated.” Janine says the village library will be low on resources but past support received in Wangaratta from her aunt Dot and Michelle Wilson and students at Wangaratta High School for the schools has been welcomed. Their fundraising has gone towards the provision of basic items such as shoes, school bags and even underpants for Fijian children, which are in short supply. But with the majority of funds being used coming from Janine herself, she’d welcome help from others and said games like scrabble or upward would be useful. If you think you can help, Janine Atkinson can be contacted via Facebook Messenger or email jancag18@gmail.com and arrangements can be made for them to be dropped off at a collection point in Wangaratta, where they can be freighted to Fiji.
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Street from 8am until 12pm. The market has a variety of stalls from plants, handmade items, second-hand goods, hats, moccasins, fruit and veg to brica-brac and much more, with COVIDSafe rules applicable.
ENJOY a range of fun activities at the Wangaratta Library during the school holidays. An indoor games session will be held today from 2.30pm until 3.30pm, where those taking part can try new board games, giant games or play some old favourites. Bookings are essential by calling 5721 2366 or email library@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au.
Dive-in movie at the pool tonight THE community is invited to enjoy a Dive-In Movie at the outdoor pool at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre tonight. The event will run from 6pm until 9pm with food available (or byo basket and lilo - no alcohol or glass) and all are welcome, with the movie Space Jam- A New Legacy to start when it’s dark. Entry is free for WSAC members, or $5 (pool entry only) for nonmembers.
Rocking nights at The Vine THE Beatles Legacy Musical Extravaganza -a journey through the life of the Beatles and a tribute to the Fab Four’s solo careers - will play two big shows at the Vine Hotel in North Wangaratta today including a matinee and an evening performance. Then Albury Wodonga’s premier rock band Red Belly Black comes to town to perform
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BIG DAY OUT: Spectators can settle in for a massive afternoon of family entertainment and water sports action when Mulwala Ski Club holds a family fun day by beautiful Lake Mulwala tomorrow. Gates open at 12.30pm with a huge variety of displays and demonstrations on the program, including remote control model boats, Moto X and water skiing demonstrations, plus kid’s rides, water slides, bumper boats and an Australian wildlife display. Entry to the fully catered COVIDSafe event is just $5 per person ($2 for kids six and under) with entertainment until 8pm. live on Saturday night from 8pm. Tickets are available by visiting www.thevinehotel.net.au.
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THE King River and District Fishing Club will hold its annual Rubber Duck Regatta on Sunday at Gentle Annie Caravan Park in Whitfield. There will be a barbecue from 1pm with the ducks to dive in at 2pm, live streamed on Facebook. The club’s major fundraiser, all available ducks have been adopted, with the first duck that crosses the line set to win the grand prize of $500 with more information on Facebook.
THE 2022 Wangaratta Sports Carnival will be held at the Wangaratta Showgrounds tomorrow from 5pm. The event will feature an actionpacked schedule of events including short and middle-distance handicaps and junior races, culminating in the Yes Optus Wangaratta Gift held under lights, with competitors seeking a share of the total prize pool of more than $10,000. Entry is free to spectators who wish to see some of the best foot running in the state.
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Summer landscape exhibition A SELECTION of landscape paintings collected by the Rural City of Wangaratta over the last 40 years is currently on display in the foyer of the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre. They include works by John Colin Angus, Len Pawluk and Angelo Quabba and all depict the Australian landscape in summer, from the coast to the country. Acquired through the Wangaratta Art Show and normally housed in council offices, they will be on display until January 25.
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educator and photographer Chris Tzaros in the Bainz Gallery at the Wangaratta Library this month. Every photograph in the Wild Encounters exhibition has been taken in the wild, many from remote locations and others from areas closer to home in North East Victoria. Each image on display is also accompanied by a short story providing information about the species, in the hope raising awareness about our precious native animals.
AN exhibition of works created during workshops held as part of the Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance (GANEAA) Across the Arts Forum last year is now on display at the Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre. The Mullinmur Billabong Linocut Project was facilitated by local artist Anita Laurence and involved participants drawing, cutting and printing while on site at the Wangaratta wetland. Featuring a range of linocut prints, textiles works and more, it will be on display throughout January and February.
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Victoria to order 166 million more RATs VICTORIA is negotiating a “significant” order for 166 million rapid antigen tests to increase its stockpile. The state recorded 21,966 new COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths on Thursday, with 11,693 of the infections from PCR tests and 10,273 from RATs. Premier Daniel Andrews announced the state government will order 166 million RATs, in addition to the 44 million tests procured earlier this month. “It’s very important that we keep adding to that stock-
pile,” he told reporters in Melbourne. “This is a very significant order that we’ve placed, among the largest, I expect, across the country.” How the tests will be distributed is yet to be announced. Mr Andrews said the additional tests will cost “hundreds of millions” but declined to give an exact amount as negotiations are ongoing. He warned the order would take “some time” to arrive as most of the RATs will
come from China. “We’re also working on whether we can manufacture and boost some local manufacturing that’s already occurring,” he said. Out of the 44 million already ordered, 7.5 million RATs have arrived since Sunday, with more than two million distributed to health workers, staff in sensitive settings, and vulnerable communities. About 750,000 tests have also been handed out at state testing centres. However, Mr Andrews said some tests did not arrive as
planned this week due to the ash cloud from the underwater volcano eruption in Tonga. Opposition Leader Matthew Guy described the latest order as “too late”, noting the coalition first raised the importance of rapid antigen tests back in August. “The government made a bulk order purchase on Christmas Eve, some months after other states did,” he said. “Now, the premier rolls out today and boasts that he’s ordered hundreds of millions of
them. Well, it’s too late.” Victoria is now managing 246,894 active cases, which includes 1206 people in hospital, an increase of 33 on Wednesday’s figures. The number of people in intensive care sits at 122 and there are 40 people on ventilation. COVID-19 Commander Jeroen Weimar said the number of health staff unable to work due to becoming close contacts or contracting the virus was beginning to decline. “Today we have 3900 health staff who are unable to work,
PLENTY OF JOBS: The Australian Bureau of Statistics said 64,800 people joined the workforce in December.
that number is pleasingly starting to come down - it was 4500 yesterday,” he said. Victoria activated a systemwide emergency alert for its Melbourne and major regional hospitals on Wednesday to help cope with the pandemic pressures. Mr Weimar said case numbers were beginning to stabilise, as were PCR testing wait times, which had fallen to half an hour on average. He said 86.5 per cent of COVID-19 test results were being returned the following day. - AAP
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Jobless rate drop to lowest since August 2008 AUSTRALIA Day unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to 4.2 per cent in December from 4.6 per cent the previous month, its lowest level since August 2008. The Australian Bureau of Statistics said 64,800 people joined the workforce in December in a further recovery from last year’s COVID-19 lockdowns in NSW, Victoria and the ACT. “Recovery in NSW and Victoria continued to have a large influence on the national figures, with
employment in these two states increasing by 32,000 and 25,000 people between November and December,” ABS head of labour statistics Bjorn Jarvis said. This takes employment back to where it was in May for these two states. Mr Jarvis said the latest report provides an indication of the state of the labour market in the first two weeks of December, before the large increase in virus cases later in the month.
BIS Oxford Economics chief economist Sarah Hunter said experience from overseas suggests the impact of the Omicron variant will be significant but short-lived, and less economically damaging than previous waves. “Overall, the unemployment rate is set to remain below 4.5 per cent this year, and with businesses still looking to add staff this will create further upward pressure on wages and domestic inflationary pressure,” Dr Hunter said.
Victoria drops booster interval to 3 months VICTORIANS can now get their COVID-19 booster shot sooner, with the government shortening the interval from the second dose down to three months at state hubs. The state recorded 20,769 new COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths on Wednesday, 10,726 from PCR tests and 10,043 from rapid antigen tests. Premier Daniel Andrews said public health teams recommended the wait time between COVID-19 second dose and booster be reduced from four months to three “effective immediately”.
“The total number of people eligible increases substantially by two million Victorians and it will help us get more people third-dose boosted quicker than would otherwise be the case,” he told reporters in Melbourne. New South Wales also reduced its time frame on Wednesday. The premier’s announcement comes ahead of a “booster blitz” beginning on Friday, with more walk-up capacity and 60,000 more appointments available. State-run hubs in Sandown, Bendigo and at La
Trobe University will also extend their hours. Meanwhile, 20 Australian Defence Force personnel will arrive in Victoria on Thursday, to help with driving ambulances and freeing up paramedics. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the extra support on Wednesday, after Mr Andrews requested assistance. There are also 12 Australian Public Service workers helping Victorian authorities to take triple zero calls, due to rising demand. -AAP
“Today’s data reinforces our view that the RBA will tighten the cash rate much earlier than they are currently signalling.” At 4.2 per cent it is the lowest since August 2008 and just before the start of the global financial crisis when it was 4.0 per cent. Economists had predicted the jobless rate falling to 4.5 per cent in December. The fall in the unemployment rate is far quicker than the Reserve Bank of Australia had
been expecting. In its most recent economic forecasts released in November, the RBA had predicted an unemployment rate of 4.75 per cent by the end of 2021 and only at 4.5 per cent in the middle of 2022. Separately, new data showed that while Australians had intended to spend big heading into 2022, there are already signs those expectations won’t be met due to the impact of Omicron. -AAP
New COVID vax, treatments get green light A FOURTH type of COVID-19 vaccine has been granted approval for use in Australia, with the country’s medical regulator giving the green light for the Novavax vaccine. It comes on the same day the Therapeutic Goods Administration allowed for two oral COVID-19 treatments to be used. The administration granted provisional approval for Novavax, recommending two doses be given three weeks apart. The government has ordered 51 million doses of
the vaccine, with a final approval still pending from Australia’s leading vaccine advisory group. While more than 95 per cent of the population aged 16 and older have received their first dose of a vaccine, the head of the TGA John Skerritt said Novavax would complement existing vaccines such as Pfizer and Moderna. “There are some individuals, notwithstanding a massive take up of vaccination in this country, who have been waiting for Novavax, and it’s great that it’s finally
been approved,” Professor Skerritt said. “Our dream is we might turn our 95 per cent into a 97 or 98 per cent in this country.” Meanwhile, the regulator also approved the first oral treatments for COVID-19, the Pfizer-made Paxlovid, along with Lagevrio. However, the treatments are not intended to be used as a substitute for COVID-19. Health Minister Greg Hunt said the new treatments will be able to be prescribed to people by their doctor. -AAP
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Helping the treaty process
THE First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria is seeking candidate nominations for a by-election in the North East region, which runs south of the NSW border and includes Echuca, Mansfield, Rushworth, Shepparton, Tallangatta, Wangaratta and Wodonga. Assembly co-chair and Bangerang and Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Geraldine Atkinson encouraged eligible traditional owners of country to consider putting up their hand to join the assembly and represent community in the North East region on the journey towards treaty. “Treaty is our chance to right wrongs and ensure our community has the power and the resources to make the
Traditional owners being g sought g to represent p North East Victoria decisions about matters that affect our lives, our culture and our country,” she told the Wangaratta Chronicle. “We’ve made so much progress already, but we need someone to step up and help make sure mobs in the North East are well represented.” The by-election is to replace former assembly member and North East representative Nartarsha Bamblett who stepped down late last year. Any traditional owner in Victoria over the age of 18 whose country is in the North East region or who currently lives in that region can nominate as a candidate for the by-election. Nominations will close at
4pm on February 7 and nominated candidates can receive up to $1000, as well as non-financial support, from the assembly to support their election campaign. Aunty Geri said that elected assembly members receive a stipend in recognition for their work and responsibilities. “Being an assembly member can be challenging but it is incredibly worthwhile,” she said. “Self-determination isn’t just the destination, it’s how we get there. “This is about putting Aboriginal people in the driver’s seat and so obviously selecting our representatives
as a key part of the journey to treaty. “So make sure you’re enrolled with the assembly.” Assembly members regularly yarn with their constituents; represent their diverse interests; attend chamber meetings; vote on key issues and participate in the assembly’s various committee meetings as well. To nominate as a candidate in the assembly by-election, go to firstpeoplesvic. org/ne-byelection. The successful candidate will serve until the assembly’s next general election, due no later than December 2023. “The NAIDOC theme for this year is “Get Up, Stand Up
and Show Up” which is very relevant,” Aunty Geri said. “Treaty isn’t going to negotiate itself, we need community to get active, have the discussions, and put forward their representatives. “It’s going to be an exciting year.” Voting in the by-election will run from February 26 until 11pm, March 27 and is open to any person who is a traditional owner of country in Victoria, or any Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who has lived in Victoria for at least three of the past five years. Community can enrol to vote at firstpeoplesvic.org/ enrol.
CANDIDATES SOUGHT: Bangerang and Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Geraldine Atkinson encouraged eligible traditional owners of country to consider putting up their hand to join the assembly.
Rotunda complete at King Valley cemetery By ANITA McPHERSON FURTHER improvements which have taken place at the Whitefield Cemetery in the King Valley are helping to make its new rotunda watertight and the scenic site more accessible for all. Cemetery trust members recently organised local contractor Andy Miller to grade the soil around the new rotunda to ensure runoff in heavy rain would not wash onto the rotunda’s concrete floor. It will now be in the centre of a freshly landscaped area, which will still be accessible to those using mobility aids, but surrounded by lawn which will be sown in autumn. Committee member Marco Martinelli said the team from Global Factory Maintenance, who
JOB DONE: Chris O’ Bree (at left) and the Global Factory Maintenance team have now added the finishing touches to the rotunda at the Whitefield Cemetery. PHOTO: Marco Martinelli built the rotunda, have also put liners and Colourbond covers over the ashes compartments located within the walls of the rotunda. They are now available to those who wish to have their loved one’s ashes interred and will have a bronze plaque which can be inscribed. Another driveway has also been added, leading left off the
central path to the western side of the cemetery where there is a Lone Pine planted in honour of war veterans along with a bench seat. Mr Martinelli said while Chris O’ Bree from Global Factory Maintenance was on site, he shared his concern the cemetery toilet did not have a hand rail, needed by the many frail visitors who attend.
“Chris offered to build us one, anchor it on both the west and south walls and bolt it to the concrete floor, so it will be very stable,” he said. “It will be chromed and fitted at cost for us which we really appreciate.” It’s another step in the right direction at what is a remarkable historic site which is not only the resting place
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HERE TO HELP: Expert trained volunteers can provide one on one digital support to members of the community wanting to digitally skill up to participate in telehealth or virtual care. Pictured are Loretta Atkins (left) discussing the options with Clare Grogan. to participate in telehealth or virtual care. Several sessions may be needed to build confidence and achieve learning goals in use of video, remote clinical monitoring devices or to manage digital health information. iManage My Health will be evaluated by the University of Melbourne. Consumers and volunteers will be invited to provide feedback which is critical to future funding of this novel service. “Telehealth, also called virtual care, is a two ended process,” Ms Kealey said. “If consumers are unable to connect it doesn’t work.
“There are a lot of people in our region who could really benefit from attending appointments by video, or improve their health outcomes with greater self-management of chronic disease using digital monitoring devices.” For further information on iManage My Health contact Jane Kealey or Amanda Aldous on 0481 893 415 or imanage@wangarattadigitalhub.com.au. iManage My Health is a Wangaratta Digital Hub and Northeast Health Wangaratta partnership, funded by Victorian Government Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.
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MORE regional and rural students will be able to access funding to help with relocation costs for higher level tertiary study, following expansion of the Tertiary Access Payment’s (TAP) eligibility to include students in inner regional areas. The TAP is a one-off payment for school leavers from remote, regional and now inner regional areas who need to relocate to study at a higher level tertiary institution, helping more students access further education. Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education Senator Bridget McKenzie said the TAP was introduced as a result of the Napthine Review to encourage regional and remote students to undertake higher level tertiary education. The payment has already assisted more than 2000 students in remote and regional areas.
“This payment will encourage more students to continue their education beyond year 12, by providing eligible students with the financial boost to help them relocate so they can commence their studies,” Senator McKenzie said. “Eligible students will be able to access between $3000 to $5000 to assist them with moving. “Regional students typically face higher relocation costs than those from the city. “The TAP gives eligible students the leg up they need to overcome this obstacle. “The time leading up to finishing high school and beyond can be a stressful period. “This funding provides students with the reassurance that support is available to make the decision to continue their tertiary education and the cost to do so easier.”
Minister for Government Services Senator Linda Reynolds welcomed the announcement that the role of Services Australia would expand to include delivery of TAP to eligible university students. “Since its initial introduction in the 2021 academic year, payments to university students were managed by nominated universities,” Senator Reynolds said. “Transitioning the full delivery of this payment over to Services Australia will bring consistency in application and better outcomes for prospective students exploring relocation support.” Regional students can check their eligibility for TAP through the Services Australia website. Applications opened on January 1, 2022. For more information, visit Services Australia.
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NORTH EAST NATURALLY
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MERLIN TZAROS, aged 13, has had a keen interest in nature, especially reptiles, for several years. Following last week’s contribution, he again shares his knowledge of one of our more familiar small reptiles. GECKOS are a group of lizards that define Australia. With three families in the whole world, and two of them being endemic to this country, Australia really is the land of geckos. The three families are the Diplodactylids (or Austral Geckos), the Carphodactylids (or Padless Geckos), and the Gekkonids (or Cosmopolitan Geckos). The latter comprises all of the geckos found outside Australia, and includes numerous species found here as well, including the subject of this article. The Marbled Gecko is one of two species of gecko found in the north-east Victorian region. They are a small to mediumsized lizard whose natural habitat is dry, open forests and woodlands, granitic shrublands, and also residential areas - they often like to hang around in human dwellings, and in wood and brick stacks, so please be careful and shake out wood before using it - there might be a gecko inside.
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POREPUNKAH locals Sarah Higman and fiancé Keith Primrose are celebrating the successful launch of a brand new style of podcast. With over 1000 subscribers tuning in the first few weeks the “Are We There Yet?” Family Quiz Show Extravaganza podcast is clearly resonating with families all over Australia. Like millions of Australian parents, Sarah always dreaded the cry of “Are we there yet?” coming from the back seat. “I harnessed my years of education experience, along with decades of experience in being slightly weird and created the first interactive, Australian based game show designed to entertain the whole family,” she said. After listening to a US equivalent where all the questions were very much US based, both Sarah and Keith thought that they could make their own one and do it better. “The Are We There Yet? Family Quiz Show Extra-
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can and the rest from many other countries around the globe. Some of the categories that the pair have featured include Australian animals, space, sport and movies, as well as some more quirky ideas like fan favourites
badly described objects and literal German words which the pair described as some of their favourites. “I love thinking of those topics that are really quite out there, but that’s because everyone can take a guess,” Sarah said. “So it doesn’t matter if you’re a six year old or a 46 year old, everyone’s going to have to take an educated guess, because then it is truly for the whole family, rather than maybe the parents just holding back their answer, waiting for the kids to guess.” You can find the “Are We There Yet?” Family Quiz Show Extravaganza podcast on all podcast platforms including Spotify, Google and Apple Podcasts.
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Harrietville Dredge Hole impacted by algae bloom A BLUE-GREEN algae bloom is currently affecting the Harrietville Dredge Hole, making the water unsafe for swimming. Alpine Shire Council has said the blue-green algae levels at the dredge hole are very high, and it is likely to be some weeks before levels are low enough for safe swimming. Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas said direct contact with blue-green algae (BGA) can cause allergic reactions such as skin rashes or itchiness, sore eyes, ears and nose or if swallowed gastroenteritis, nausea or vomiting. “We strongly recommend that people avoid contact with the water at the Harrietville Dredge Hole and keep their pets out of the dredge hole until this bloom has been resolved,” she said. “People who come in to contact with contaminated water should wash immediately in fresh water and quickly seek medical advice if you are experiencing illness after contact with affected water. “Visitors to the dredge hole can still enjoy other recreational activities such as bushwalking, boating and sightseeing. “Pet owners, please keep your pets from drinking or having direct contact with contaminated water too, to keep them safe.” The type of algae affecting
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OFF LIMITS: The Harrietville Dredge Hole currently has a blue-green algae bloom which makes the water unsafe for swimming. the Harrietville Dredge Hole produces toxins that can concentrate in shellfish and crustaceans and accumulate in the liver and internal organs of fish. Ingesting BGA toxins can lead to serious illness. People should not eat whole fish, shellfish or crustaceans collected from the dredge hole, and any fish harvested from BGA affected water should have
gills and guts removed prior to cooking. Cr Nicholas said water from the dredge hole should not be used for drinking, cooking or other domestic uses. Boiling the affected water will not make it safe for use. “Irrigators are encouraged to take extra care to avoid spray drift, the pooling of water and inhaling mist from blue-green
algae affected water,” she said. “Affected water should not be sprayed onto leafy vegetables or florets or allowed to flood pastures.” Council will keep the community updated as the situation progresses. Learn more about blue-green algae at www.health.vic.gov.au/ water/blue-green-algae-cyanobacteria.
BERRY farmers in the Alpine Shire have been delighted with the quantity and quality of their harvest this summer. Local berry producer Stefan Saric said rains had fallen at the right time and “this year’s season was good”. “The biggest difficulty that we had for this season was getting the fruit picked,” he said. “With rains coming at the right time and the heat not being extreme like we have seen in recent years, the season went well.” Buffalo Berry Farm owner Rain Wang said both blueberries and blackberries had done well this year, with members of the public still coming in and picking their own this month. He said the weather was better this season and he is looking forward to raspberry season. “Raspberries like rain, lots of rain,” Mr Wang said. “Hopefully there is enough rain so that the raspberries can have just as good of a season as the other berries had.”
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Ken Craig Cr developed a reputation as a conscientious law enforcer with great empathy for those who infringed the law, or those affected by traumatic events. To show hhis compassion for others he oftendelivered quilts or gave fruit and vegetables from his own garden to those enduring misfortune. Ken is a Life Member of the Apex Club, he joined at age 22 and held most club portfolios including President and two years on the Apex Board as District Governor. Ken joined the Rotary Club of Appin Park Wangaratta in 1992 and became club president in 1997, he has occupied most club positions and has exceptional attendance. Through Rotary Ken served on work parties, participated in fellowship exchanges, and plays amajor role in the management and maintenance of the Log Cabin Wangaratta. Ken is also involved in Typo Station, a facility aimed at rehabilitating young people disengaged from school. Ken takes an active role in the Wangaratta Uniting Church. He is an Elder, a representative on the Church Council, and plays a vital role in the operation of the Uniting Church Opportunity Shop. He characterizes what a dedicated citizen of our Rural City can be.
Elena was nominated because of their ongoing dedication to supporting community members in Wangaratta, with an emphasis on youth, mental health, LGBTQIA+ spaces, neurodiverse inclusion, andoverall commitment to improving the wellbeing of the whole community. Elena achieves this through their role as Community Engagement Officer at headspace in Wangaratta, and as Vice-President for LINE Wangaratta. In Elena’s role at headspace, they provide the opportunity for young people in the community to find theirvoices through empowerment in a safe and welcoming space. These voices actively contribute to community led events and programs, including the recent Young Creators Market, and headspace Care Package Program. As VP of LINE Wangaratta Elena coordinates programs and events, ensuring LGBTQIA+people can contribute to the local community, have the opportunity to connect socially with others and build skills. Elena’s many achievements in 2021 include involvement in the Queer Arts Program, LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Practice Conference, Rainbow Trivia Night and North East Rainbow Flag Project. This is testament to their commitment to the whole Wangaratta community, with a particular focus on marginalised and vulnerable groups, and showcases their potential as a role model for young people in our region.
Karyn Holwell Karyn has worked at North East Health Wangaratta for some 40 years and as a senior nurse in the Emergency Department for 30 years or more. For much of her career Karyn has performed the role of Triage Nurse, being the first point of contact with the hospital for many patients. She always has a warm, often humorous, welcome and displays compassion. As an experienced clinician, Karyn is regarded as an invaluable resource by the nursing staff and junior doctors. She has been known to hold the hands of nervous junior doctors and support them in managing complex cases and situations. Karyn is nominated for this award as a local citizen who has committed her career to promoting the health and welfare of fellow residents and visitors alike, and health-care standards generally, and as someone who serves an exemplary role-model for others.
Elder Aunty Betty Hood/Cherry Elder Aunty Betty Hood/Cherry has contributed a great deal to foster care and reconciliation, cultural understanding and assist to people and members of the community who are in need. She has given her time in public speaking, participating on committees, participating in and conducting events and ceremonies, and helping those in distress. Elder Aunty Betty is currently a board member of a service for the stolen generation throughout Victoria. She works with the Wangaratta Police regarding cases of violence against babies, children and women and started the Aboriginal Liaison Officer Program, which has now been implemented in Police Stations and Hospitals across Victoria. Elder Aunty Betty has worked in areas of women’s health and Violence Against Women for more than 30 years and is an advocate for those at risk. She started The Aboriginal Goolumbardi Women’s Group in 2014, sits on the board of the Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation and is on the DHS Committee regarding Violence, Health and Wellbeing. The Wangaratta community are very fortunate to have a woman of Elder Aunty Betty’s dedication and conviction involved in such important aspects of my community and all.
John & Jennefer Houghton John and Jennefer Houghton clearly love Wangaratta. They have been outstanding members of the community, tireless volunteers, and enthusiastic ambassadors for Wangaratta throughout their lives. They are genuine and passionate people who have a strong commitment to everything they take on. John and Jennefer have been compassionate foster carers for 16 years, fostering over 100 children through Upper Murray Family Care. Jennefer is a founding member of Wangaratta Connected Community Inc, an organisation that provides grants to local Not for Profit organisations. John has been elected the Lions Club District Governor of District 201 V6, is a founding member and also President of Wangaratta Carevan and Board Member of Business Wangaratta. The Houghton’s are also well known fortheir Christmas House each year in Tavern Terrace and their involvement in many other organisations in Wangaratta.
Peter Rourke Pete Rourke is the creator of Project 365 and the band U CAN CRY, an initiative that is creating awareness of mental health and wellbeing in the community of Wangaratta. The main message being shared is that it’s ‘OK TO NOT BE OK’ and you can ask for help and talk about your problems. Peter is also the drummer in the band U CAN CRY, which has had overwhelming interest from the local community. It is a group of Pete’s friends and like-minded musicians, who first started rehearsing in May 2021 and have a show booked at the WPACC in May 2022. Tickets sales will be donated to the Into Your Hands Foundation Wangaratta. The project is supported by the Wangaratta Grit & Resilience project. Pete, along with a collective of people, has worked tirelessly and passionately to get Project 365 upand running. His family are adored in the community not only through Pete’s work, but also as a junior football coach of 10 years, and through the PEAK Football Academy which gives local kids achance to enhance their football, leadership skills and health/fitness awareness.
Graeme Taylor Graeme’s son estimates he has given around 100 years in community service to Wangaratta and surrounding districts through the clubs and organisations he has been involved with. He also has a career in public service spanning some 52 years in local government and waterway management. Some of Graeme’s contributions to clubs and organisations include: Merriwa Wangaratta Apex Club Life Member, Past Chairman & Secretary of Wangaratta Showgrounds Special Committee; Past President of Wangaratta Little Athletics Association; Life Member and Executive Officer of Wangaratta Sports Club and a Justice of the Peace. He has received recognition for community service from a range of local organisations. Graeme’s commitment over two and a half years to write the history of the Wangaratta Sports Carnival for it’s centenary in 2021 has provided a lasting record of this iconic event. People keep telling Graeme to sit back and relax, but he continues to take on important volunteer roles, the latest being the Secretary of the Wangaratta Rovers Football and Netball Club.
Uncle Chris Thorne Uncle Chris is a well-respected Elder in our community, he has always contributed significantly to cultural events and activities and is keen to support the promotion of culture to the broader Wangaratta community. Uncle Chris Thorne has been a volunteer participant of the Dirrawarra Indigenous Network since 2007. He has been instrumental in the establishment of the Bullawah Cultural Trail, Marmungun Rock Ceremonies and the long running Proud and Deadly Awards for local school students. These achievements have had asignificant impact in promoting true reconciliation. Uncle Chris has also supported Odyssey House as a volunteer over many years. He eagerly puts his hand up every year to be Koorie Santa for Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency’s annual Christmas event, this brings genuine love and cultural connection to at risks kids. Uncle Chris has facilitated a number of cultural groups at VACCA including Men’s Yarning Circle and the Therapeutic Family Violence Children’s Group. Uncle Chris’s experience and contribution has been invaluable to the Wangaratta community.
Event/Project of the Year Nominees LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Practice Conference The LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Practice Conference was a 4 day fully online event, held from 8th – 11th Feb 2021, featuring 19 sessions which provided education to health service staff in the Northeast region. There were over 250 registered conference participants with intersectional topics covering youth, aged, people with a disability, cultural safety and lived experience. Senator Janet Rice and Commissioner RoAllen provided a pre-recorded videos for the conference to discuss the importance of LGBTQIA+ inclusive practice in health services. This event showcased the importance of collaboration with several NFP organisations and communitygroups teaming up to coordinate the event (including NESAY, GV Pride, Northeast Health Wangaratta, Benalla Health and Gateway Health). Key outcomes are that 7 out of 10 participants increased their understanding of LGBTQIA+ communities, and nearly two thirds of participants confirmed that participation in the conference will impact on their practice.
St Catherine’s Hostel - St Patrick’s Hall COVID Vaccination Centre Phillipson St Clinic acquired doses of Astra Zeneca vaccine in March 2021, but with social distancing requirements did not have the ability to roll out the vaccine at their own premises. The challenges were discussed with colleagues at St Catherine’s Hostel who offered their support to run a vaccination clinic at St Patrick’s Hall. This central location was a perfect match. St Catherine’s maintenance team worked to develop cubicle systems that could be removed later. With hundreds of phone enquiries each day, the St Catherine’s team also provided at least one essential support staff member, allowing the mass vaccination clinics to operate seamlessly. St Catherine’s involvement in the vaccination program illustrates their indisputable commitment to support our local community and provide excellent healthcare. The team’s unwavering professionalism throughout this process empowered Phillipson Street Clinic to vaccinate close to 9000 individuals and counting.
Team JASPA, Diversity and Inclusion Mural Team JASPA are part of the 2021 Alpine Valley’s Community Leadership Annual Program cohort. Yarrunga Primary School was chosen for this project as it has a greater than average number of students from diverse social, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and students with diverse needs. This project was an innovative opportunity engagement with students from Year 5 and 6 and to assist them in describing and articulating why diversity, inclusion, welcoming and belonging is important to them. The students were given the opportunity to work directly with an artist to inform and influence the mural design. The site selected for the mural was in a location visible to both the school community and members ofthe public, and the completed mural will be a permanent representation and reminder of the pride that the community takes in their background, heritage, and community. Project benefits include empowerment of youth voices and expected ongoing sense of inclusion, wellbeing, and safety for broader community. The Mural was painted on Monday 22 November 2021.
Wangaratta Historic Motor Show and Fly In 2021 The Wangaratta Historic Motor Show and Fly in 2021 is made up of 8 local clubs. The members who formed the event committee enjoy the history of motoring. This includes trucks, planes, machinery, tractors, bikes, cars, and emergency service vehicles. The show was formed for the community to have a great family day out, and was aimed atallowing families and the kids to have a day out that interested them all and to forget about the challenges in life. The event had many challenges itself in 2021, including developing a lengthy COVID plan. The event has since been used as a model for others in terms of COVID planning. The event was a huge (and safe) success with a great crowd attending. The next Wangaratta Motor Show and Fly In will be held in 2023.
Wangaratta Sports Carnival - Centenary 2021 The Wangaratta Sports Carnival held on 23 January 2021, marked the 100th staging of this iconic event. This Centenary event was significant in the history of Wangaratta & District, given the involvement of local community members and the participation of local, state, national and international competitors from its beginnings in 1919. It was considered, in its day, as the best foot-running and cycling carnival in the state, if not the nation. The names of champions that have graced the Showgrounds to claim the coveted Gift or Wheelrace are a testament to its status and longevity. Woodchopping and Tug-O-War also form part of the history. A written history of the Wangaratta Sports Carnival to mark the 100th staging was launched in April 2021. Wangaratta Sports Carnival remains an integral part of Wangaratta’s sporting events calendar.
Wang Night Shelter The Night Shelter provides a community for those who are struggling with homelessness, loneliness and heartache. It provides a place that is safe for people to sleep, a warm meal, and a place they feel like they can belong. Due to the impacts of COVID, this is now more important than ever. The project is run entirely by volunteers, and approximately 150 volunteers are needed to operate the program. Volunteers come from diverse backgrounds and many different places in our community; they are non-judgemental and accepting of people where they are at in their life journey. Everyone has a story, and often the guests just need someone who will make them feel welcome.
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Myrtleford Farmers’ Market to return tomorrow ALL roads lead to the Myrtleford Piazza tomorrow, where the Myrtleford Farmers’ Market will once again return for 2022. The market is looking to be the biggest one so far, according to market co-ordinator Louise Panini. “We have got Boundary Creek Garlic and Whitland Berries returning to the market with the berries being in season,” she said. “We also have got Quinola coming who produce and source all of their produce locally.” Some other stalls include 101 Dog Treats, Woodland Gourmet Mushrooms, Snowline
Fruit and many more local producers. With all 30 stalls being used it is looking like being a massive event full of fresh produce and entertainment. “Young artist Talia Brain will be providing entertainment,” Ms Panini said. The market also has something for adults who love to indulge in the local wine, as each month the wineries alternate from the Alpine Valley region. The Myrtleford Farmers’ Market will run from 8am to 12.30pm with a gold coin donation on entry.
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ride that starts in Bright going over Tawonga Gap and then down to Mount Beauty through to a maximum distance of 320km where riders will conquer four of the seven peaks in one day. Hamish Seller from O2 events said the 60km ride is more for leisure riders and the 320km is for “the more serious riders”. Acting Senior Sergeant Romina McEwan of Bright police appealed to motorists
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Aussie Day events going ahead, but could change BY LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE landersonbyrne@ nemedia.com.au
AUSTRALIA Day events are still scheduled to proceed around Alpine Shire next Wednesday, however, they remain subject to change under the current COVID-19 situation. Residents and visitors are invited to join in Australia Day celebrations being sponsored by Alpine Shire Council. Both Myrtleford and Mt Beauty will miss out on their breakfast on the day, but award ceremonies will go ahead; attendees are asked to bring their own chair to all events. Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas said that while the usual Australia Day barbecue breakfast will not be part of the celebrations in Myrtleford or Mount Beauty this year, there will still be a ceremony honouring this year’s award recipients. “Now, more than ever, it’s important to recognise the generosity, commitment and talent of our community members,” she said. “It’s been a difficult few years, and so far 2022 is shaping up with its own challenges - but I continue to see our communities pulling together, supporting each other, being COVID safe and choosing kindness in even the hardest of times.” Clubs in Mount Beauty and Myrtleford have this year opted not to run the barbecue in light of the current local COVID-19 outbreak. Myrtleford Rotary Club president Evan Jones said that with the present spread of COVID through the community the club felt “it was going to be too problematic for the event to go ahead in an appro-
Porepunkah property damaged by fire POLICE are investigating the circumstances around a fire which caused significant damage to a Seamer Street home in Porepunkah. Detective Aiden Hogan from Wangaratta Criminal Investigation Unit said the blaze last week was being treated as “suspicious”. Police said the fire had destroyed two motorcycles along with other personal items belonging to residents at the property. Det Hogan appealed to any member of the public who can assist to call Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.
New councillor is in after countback BRIGHT’S Simon Kelley is the newest Alpine Shire councillor, following a special countback election held on Wednesday. The countback was triggered by Cr Charlie Vincent’s resignation last month, in order to pursue work opportunities. The Victorian Electoral Committee said votes were redistributed to candidates who were unsuccessful in the 2020 shire election and who remained eligible to participate in the countback. Mr Kelley ran in the 2020 election on a platform of economic growth and sustainable energy endeavours. CANCELLED: Myrtleford Rotary Club member Phil Macdonald and president Evan Jones were looking forward to Australia Day, serving up a traditional barbecue breakfast as part of the official community gathering and awards ceremony in Jubilee Park. However, with the current spread of COVID the club has made the hard decision to cancel the breakfast. PHOTO: Leah Anderson-Byrne
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Myrtleford - 9am in Jubilee Park, Great Alpine Road; Mt Beauty - 9.30am in Hydro Park, Lakeside Avenue; Bright - 7.30am Barbecue breakfast hosted by the Rotary Club of Bright, 9am official ceremony; Harrietville - 10am official ceremony, 11am morning tea hosted by the Harrietville historical society, Pioneer Park, Great Alpine Road; Mudgegonga - 7.30am barbecue breakfast hosted by the Mudgegonga Community Hall Committee, 9am official ceremony, Mudgegonga Community Hall, MyrtlefordYackandandah Road. priate fashion”. Cr Nicholas encouraged the community to still come along to the ceremonies to recognise their local Community Award recipients and nominees. “We respect the clubs’ decision to put the safety of their members first,” she said. “Why not pack a breakfast picnic or grab a takeaway coffee and brekkie from a local business and come along to
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TAKING SHAPE: Work is progressing well on the new Whisky Flat recreational facility.
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opportunity to experience some of the high country’s rarely seen significant natural and historic landscapes. It follows the course of an abandoned water race, a ruin from the gold mining era of the district, carved through the steep mountain ranges. This can be done as a half day, one way walk (requiring a car shuffle) or a full day loop. Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing: One of Victoria’s icon walks, the 37km FallsHotham Alpine Crossing (FHAC) is a three day/ two night walk (one way) through the Alpine National Park, linking the resort villages of Falls Creek and Mt Hotham. Winding its way along alpine ridges through snow gum woodlands and snow grass plains, over rocky summits and past historic huts, this three day hike offers an achievable and rewarding hiking challenge with spectacular views every step. Please note the access changes at the trail head under “Track and trail
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■ UP WITH THE BEST: The futuristic IONIQ 5 EV turned heads wherever it went. THOSE cheeky chaps from Monty Python may well have had the new IONIQ 5 in mind when they coined their “And Now For Something Completely Different” catchphrase. A futuristically-styled midsized SUV, the IONIQ 5 is Hyundai’s first-ever dedicated battery-electric vehicle as distinct from the Kona SUV and IONIQ hatchback models which also come with hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants. Although it carries Hyundai badging, the SUV IONIQ 5 is the first vehicle from the Korean company’s new subbrand and joins the luxury Genesis marque but with EV only models. The existing IONIQ hatchback variants (hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV) will continue to be sold as Hyundais, but future dedicated EV including a sedan (IONIQ 6) and large SUV (IONIQ 7) will join the IONIQ 5 under the new brand name. IONIQ 5 is available in one grade, with the option of a rear-wheel single motor layout or a dual motor (rear and front) AWD. Our test car was the AWD variant with Hyundai’s HTRAC multi-mode system and in metallic Galactic Grey, one of six exterior colour options. STYLING As always there will be opposing opinions about external styling and that’s even more likely when something as adventurous as IONIQ 5 comes along. We absolutely loved everything about it, a few were non-committal, while a couple hated it. One thing that was consistent as we drove the car around for a week was that it didn’t go un-
By ALISTAIR KENNEDY noticed. Although EVs don’t need a conventional grille most models to date have been based on petrol or hybrid vehicles any so usually end up with a closed-off version of the grille. Because IONIQ 5 is all-new from the ground up its designers have been allowed to let their creative juices run free. The front of the car features two narrow glass strips, the top one with twin rectangular LED headlamps outside of orange turn indicators on either side and sensors and a camera in between. Below there’s a full-width string of LED daytime running lights beneath while at the bottom there is a pair of air flaps that open when needed to provide cooling to the various pieces of componentry above. On the side a diagonal crease runs from high in the front doors down to the base of the rear ones with a neat lined panel at the bottom of the doors. The door handles sit flush against the doors and pop out when unlocked. The wheels are 20-inch alloys with a complex design. Throughout the exterior of the IONIQ 5 car there’s a small square design that’s most noticeable at the rear lighting panel with, as at the front, the name in the centre and rectangular taillights surrounding the turn indictors. INTERIOR The innovative design features continue inside the IONIQ 5 Comfort features include a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and an adjustable centre console. The
front seats are 12-way power adjustable and come with a ‘Relaxion’ (zero gravity) mode. Perfect for lying back and having a quick nap while the car is charging. IONIQ 5 has a three-metre wheelbase and that contributes to a level of rear legroom that you’d get in a luxury sedan. All seats are power adjustable with a memory function which can be set through the digital display screen. A vision glass roof with a powered sunshade is standard in both models. There are a number of “why didn’t someone think of that before?” features including a padded bar that runs the length of the interior doors instead of conventional handles, a glovebox that slides in and out and a small magnetic pad on the right edge of the display panel where you can pin notes, photos, etc. The charge point is at the rear driver’s side with both AC and DC sockets. The cables are located under the front bonnet including a very clever Vehicle to Load device which plugs into the car’s AC
port at one end and a standard power plug at the other allowing for multiple uses including providing power to another electric vehicle. During our week we found a practical use when we had a black-out at home but were able to plug in a kettle and have a welcome cuppa while we waited for the power to come back on. Amazing! Full charge through a standard domestic power point is upward of 24 hours. However, it’s likely that anyone buying an EV will invest around $2000 in a home charging wallbox. This will reduce charging time to around six hours while an ultra-fast charger can charge from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in around 18 minutes. We’re currently in the process of having a wallbox installed at our home office by JET Charge, Australia’s leading installer of EV charging equipment who partner with Hyundai as well as most other EV brands including Tesla, Volvo, Porsche and Audi. We’ll do a follow-up News story to report on how it all works out.
DRIVING Pressing the unlock button on the key fob opens the door handles which sit flush against the sides of the car. The driver’s seat is comfortable and supportive and the overall ambience of the interior sets the scene for an enjoyable travel experience. The driving position is fairly high even with the intrusion of the sunroof and visibility in all directions is excellent. The chunky steering feels great but does tend to obstruct the driver’s view of the instrument panel and the steering wheel-mounted gear selector. We love driving electric vehicles at the best of times but the IONIQ 5 takes that enjoyment to an even higher level. It cruises effortlessly and with such a large amount of instant torque on offer it can accelerate sharply when needed. Smart regeneration braking to extend range can be adjusted through steering wheel paddles including an i-Pedal feature which allows single-pedal driving.
There are three drive modes: Normal, Eco and Sport. The only downside with the IONIQ 5 is in the ride and handling especially through corners where we found ourselves backing off. Typically, most Hyundai and Kia models gain the benefit of local input into their cars’ tuning but that didn’t happen with the IONIQ 5, possibly because of Covid-19 travel restrictions. SUMMING UP Motoring journalists are inevitably asked what their favourite car is. After spending a week behind the wheel of the IONIQ 5 it has certainly earned a podium spot and, with the expected ride and handling tweaks, would likely move to the top spot. We love its exciting styling both outside and in its bright, spacious and airy interior. No review of an EV can be complete without reference to the price / range equation. All EVs are very expensive when compared to conventional vehicles, including hybrids. At $71,900 for the IONIQ 5 RWD and $75,900 for the AWD it sits at the higher end of the segment. Offsetting the high price, its potential range of up to 450 kilometres makes it more practical than many of its competitors. If you’re willing to trade-off a lower range for a more affordable price a base model IONIQ 5 will arrive here at a date to be advised later. Standard warranty is five years with unlimited kilometres. There’s an eight-year, 160,000 km battery replacement warranty,
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Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance and has been for a long time, although it rarely gets a mention. Outlander is priced from $34,490 plus on-roads. Our test vehicle, the Exceed, sits second from top and is priced from $47,990 plus on-roads. STYLING The cabin has an upmarket look and feel, with its quilted leather seat trim, piano black console surround and quilting on the doors too. The car is slightly longer than its predecessor, but more importantly wider and taller with a 36mm longer wheelbase that translates to more interior space -- especially more rear legroom but the third row is still extremely cramped and suitable only for small children
(how many times have I written those words). At the same time, the second-row slides forward to provide more room. The tall, skinny, third row headrests look like Easter Island statues, but fortunately can be stowed under floor when not required. Second row passengers also get their own air outlets as well as sun blinds for the side windows. There’s plenty of eye candy too, with a digital instrument cluster and attractively styled free-standing touchscreen that’s super responsive to the touch. But the instrument panel looks a little busy. It’s not visually apparent, but that’s the way it feels.
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Draft Roadside Conservation Management Plan We are seeking community feedback on our Draft Roadside Conservation Management Plan 2021. The purpose of the Draft Roadside Conservation Management Plan is to provide a balanced approach to the protection and sustainable management of environmental and cultural heritage values on roadsides in the Rural City of Wangaratta, while meeting key functional and fire prevention requirements. On display until Friday 28 January. You can view the plan on Rural City of Wangaratta's website www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au Draft Merriwa Park Masterplan Council is seeking feedback on its Draft Merriwa Park Masterplan. The draft plan aims to recognise the unique nature of the park, the usage, history and conservation values, while reviewing the future potential for public and recreational use. Submissions must be received by close of business on Friday 21 January 2022. You can view the plan on Rural City of Wangaratta's website www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au Draft Climate Mitigation & Adaptation Policy Council is seeking feedback on its DRAFT Climate Mitigation & Adaptation Policy. This policy acknowledges there is a legislative requirement, moral obligation, and community expectation for Council to manage its climate change responsibilities through mitigation and adaptation actions. It also confirms that a response to climate change is a whole of Council commitment that will guide ongoing planning and actions in the municipality and it reflects Council’s commitment to provide leadership on climate change action to our community. Submissions must be received by 5pm Friday 11 February 2022. You can view the plan on Rural City of Wangaratta's website www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au Draft Grants and Sponsorships Policy Council is seeking feedback on its Draft Grants and Sponsorships Policy 2021. The purpose of the policy is to ensure Council grant and sponsorship programs are transparent and consistent, and aligned with our council’s objectives. Submissions must be received by Sunday 23 January 2022. You can view the plan on Rural City of Wangaratta's website www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au Notice of Intention to Sell Land - Detour Road Wangaratta Rural City Council (Council) gives notice under section 114 of the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act) of its intention to sell the land at Property Number 18397, Detour Road, North Wangaratta. The proposal is that the sale of the Land be negotiated by Council in accordance with the market valuation of the site. Written submissions will be received up to 5pm on Friday 28 January 2022. You can view the public notice on Rural City of Wangaratta's website www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au Notice of Intention to Sell Land Carboor-Whorouly Road Wangaratta Rural City Council is formally seeking community feedback in accordance with section 114 of the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act) on its intention to sell the land at 75 Carboor-Whorouly Road, Whorouly South being the land described in Certificates of Title being Crown Allotment 77E, Parish of Whorouly Volume 6045 Folio 886 and Crown Allotment 77D, Parish of Whorouly Volume 5462 Folio 254. Written submissions will be received up to 5pm on Friday 28 January 2022. You can view the public notice on Rural City of Wangaratta's website www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au
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Applications close Monday 24th January 2022 at 5pm Visit our website on: www.centreagainstviolence.org.au SEND COVER LETTER & RESUME TO: ROCHELLE YOUNGER OPERATIONS MANAGER PH: 0437 817 704 EMAIL: RYOUNGER@CAV.ORG.AU
Communications Coordinator – Full time , ( % & # " % $ # # " $ & * " , ( % !% ) $ # " $ % $ # %" # " # " , " ( % ## $ %$ " ##% # & " $ We are seeking applications from experienced communication professionals to join our energetic and dynamic Communications Team. This position will lead a small, enthusiastic Communications Team and ideally, you will have senior skills in delivering strategic communications campaigns, knowledge of local government and community engagement. You will have strong media skills, with the ability to write sharp, fast and clear copy, with a solid understanding of writing for and managing social media content. The role of Communications Coordinator requires the ability to work in a high-pressure, politically sensitive environment, where effective stakeholder relationships are integral to successfully protecting and promoting Council’s brand. To be successful in this role you will need to have experience in the communications, marketing and/public relations fields, knowledge of local government, can work with people across a diverse organisation and meet deadlines. Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662. Applications addressing key selection should reach us by 5pm Wednesday 9 February 2022. For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Manager Economic Development and Sustainability, Adam Saddler on (03) 5760 2674. In exchange for your commitment and experience, we offer a family friendly and flexible working environment. Please note that it is a requirement of this position for the successful applicant to be double vaccinated prior to commencing duties at Council.
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Finding the right job for you matters to us
Building the Future Koori Families as First Educators Family Support Worker The Centre helps people and communities be more confident, skilled, and productive. We are seeking an experienced
Under the general direction of the Early Years Services Manager, the KFFE Family Support Worker supports Koori families in providing a strong foundation for their children’s early learning and development.
Project Leader - Carers Employment Support Project Wangaratta, full time, 12 months contract, 70-75k + salary packaging
This includes, but is not limited to, providing evidence-based parenting programs in a group or individual setting, and the provision of support services for families using strength-based practices.
For more information, please visit https://www.thecentre.vic.edu.au/careers/
GORDON GIBSON NOMINEES
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WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW TEAM MEMBERS Exciting new full-time and part-time opportunities are available to join our team. Flexible working hours are available. Any queries should be directed to Youth and Family Manager Georgie Gray on (03) 5720 2201. For more information, please visit our website: www.nesay.com.au to access the position descriptions and find out the details on how to apply. Applications close 5.00pm on Thursday, 27th January, 2022.
– Sales Assistant
The KFFE Family Support Worker also provides a supported play group for families to attend weekly. Based in Wodonga, the position will be full time and work mostly between 9am and 5pm. Email hr@mungabareena.org.au or phone 0401 254 681 for a position description and to lodge your application. Provide a cover letter and resume by Friday, February 4, 2022.
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For further Information please Contact our HR Manager on 0401 254 681 or email hr@mungabareena.org.au
Come join the MAC Family “Working for community with Community”
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Gordon Gibson Nominees is a well-established and respected locally owned business specialising in the design, supply and installation of pumping and irrigation equipment serving North East Victoria and Southern NSW. We are currently seeking a fulltime salesperson to join our team based in Wangaratta. The successful applicant will require: t " DVSSFOU ESJWFS T MJDFODF t "UUFOUJPO UP EFUBJM t " IJHI MFWFM PG NPUJWBUJPO BOE FOUIVTJBTN t 5IF BCJMJUZ UP XPSL JOEFQFOEFOUMZ BOE BT QBSU PG a team t &YQFSJFODF JO BOZ PG UIF BSFBT PG QVNQJOH JSSJHBtion or sales would be desirable, however we will provide training to the successful applicant t 'PSLMJGU MJDFODF XPVME CF BO BEWBOUBHF Duties will include: t QSPWJEJOH B IJHI MFWFM PG DVTUPNFS TFSWJDF BOE advice on equipment selection and system design in the pumping and irrigation industries t EFWFMPQJOH TUSPOH QBSUOFSTIJQT XJUI DVTUPNFST and suppliers t DPVOUFS TBMFT t JOWFOUPSZ DPOUSPM $PNQVUFS MJUFSBDZ QSFWJPVT SFUBJM FYQFSJFODF BOE an aptitude for technical detail would be advantageous. 5IJT QPTJUJPO JOWPMWFT XPSL .POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ BOE above award wages apply. Please email your resume and cover letter to civil@gordongibson.com.au by COB on Friday, January 28, 2022.
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SEND COVER LETTER & RESUME TO: JAIME CHUBB CEO M: 0427 583 813 EMAIL: JCHUBB@CAV.ORG.AU
APPRENTICE PRINTER Award winning newspaper publisher, North East Media, has a vacancy for an apprentice printer to work at our state-of-the-art press facility in Wangaratta, where the Wangaratta Chronicle and more than 10 other regional newspapers are printed. The successful applicant will be committed to completing the four years of training, during which they will be taught all facets of newspaper printing. Applicants must be self motivated, reliable and be able to work in a close team environment. This is a full-time position of 38 hours per week, but some flexibility will be required. If you are looking for a new challenge in an energetic and stimulating environment with a long standing publisher, we would encourage you to forward your covering letter and CV (including two referees) to: Danny Fogarty, Print Manager, North East Media 37 Rowan Street, Wangaratta VIC 3677 dfogarty@nemedia.com.au All applications are regarded as private and confidential. Award wages apply.
Wangaratta Chronicle Cadet Journalist 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.
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
Aboriginal Family Violence and Homelessness Practitioner - Change Lives Under general direction, the Aboriginal Family Violence and Homelessness Practitioner will apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience to engage with Aboriginal families who may be or are experiencing family or domestic violence. Working with other staff at MAC you will focus on providing innovative, diverse, and culturally sensitive and responsive support for affected families. The role involves provision of support to individuals, as well as running groups and community education with referral to health and community service providers as required. Based in Wodonga, the position will be full time and work mostly between 9am and 5pm. Email hr@mungabareena.org.au or phone 0401 254 681 for a position description and to lodge your application. Provide a cover letter and resume by Friday, February 4, 2022.
For further Information please Contact our HR Manager on 0401 254 681 or email hr@mungabareena.org.au
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TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED
CLINICAL DENTAL ASSISTANT Goodison Dental is looking for a well organised person to join their team.
Positions Vacant
We are seeking a highly motivated, trustworthy employee, who has strong communication skills, with a friendly, caring nature. Experience is not essential as training will be provided. This will be a full time position. Please deliver your resume and handwritten application to the practice in person. Goodison Dental Services, 44 Reid St, Wangaratta.
FARM HAND POSITIONS
Casual, Permanent Part Time and Full Time available. xɖǼɎǣȵǼƺ ɀǝǣǔɎɀ ȸƺȷɖǣȸƺƳ ɎȒ ƫƺ ˡǼǼƺƳ ٮ including weekdays and weekends. Various roles including outside ȵƏƳƳȒƬǸ ɯȒȸǸ ٮƺǕǕ ƬȒǼǼƺƬɎǣȒȇً bird welfare and inside shed work ǣȇƬǼɖƳǣȇǕ ƺǕǕ ɯƏɀǝǣȇǕً ɀȒȸɎǣȇǕً packing and loading. IȒȸ ǔɖȸɎǝƺȸ ǣȇǔȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇً Ȓȸ ɎȒ ƏȵȵǼɵ for consideration please contact BEN HONEYCHURCH bjh5@live.com 0413028070
Federation Council is committed to being a quality Council with a strong focus on the delivery of services that continually meet community expectations. If you are committed to excellent customer service, being a competent team player and have a focus on results orientation that drives strategic thinking and fosters a culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement, then this opportunity is for you:
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Seeks a permanent part time employee, to work in its Wangaratta office for 32 hours per week. Worked to be performed within Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm with some flexibility as to rostered hours within those parameters. Position is a maternity leave replacement with a possibility of further work being offered at the conclusion. Employment to commence from 28 February 2022. The applicable Award is the Legal Services Award. The classification level will be determined according to the skills and qualifications of the successful applicant. Duties will include: t SFDFQUJPO JODMVEJOH GSPOU EFTL BOE UFMFQIPOF answering t IBOEMJOH JODPNJOH BOE PVUHPJOH QPTU BOE correspondence t CBOLJOH t QSFQBSBUJPO PG WBSJPVT EPDVNFOUT BOE MFUUFST PG varying degrees of complexity t QSFQBSJOH PUIFS EPDVNFOUT GSPN EJDUBUJPO t DPNQJMJOH PG CSJFGT Previous experience in the following will be highly regarded but is not essential: t -&"1 TPGUXBSF TZTUFN t 5SVTU BDDPVOUJOH t "O VOEFSTUBOEJOH PG .JDSPTPGU 8PSE BOE &YDFM programs For a copy of the position description or to apply, please email christine@morgancouzenslegal.com.au.
For the 2022 Grape Season. MUST BE OR HAVE: COVID-19 COMPLIANT, 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
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A more detailed advertisement and position description can be obtained from Council’s website www.federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au, emailing jobs@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au or by phone on (02) 6033 8903.
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are seeking House Cleaner Casual position Must be double vaccinated. Must have own transport. Must be reliable and have experience. Support Worker Casual position Must be double vaccinated. Must have own transport. Must be reliable and have experience. Availability to work weekends an advantage. To apply please call 0467 455 005 or email nikki@northeastcareconnect.com.au
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Providing the best quality Catholic education for the children in our care. Catholic Education Sandhurst.
Administration Position for 2022 Fixed Term 12 Month
We are hiring a Learning Skills Advisor! Casual (up to 20 hrs/wk per semester) Want to support local students in higher education? As part of our team you’ll engage students through a holistic approach to academic support - providing one-on-one academic mentoring to students and facilitating group workshops to meet students’ learning and wellbeing needs. ˇ˛˜˦ ˖˔˦˨˔˟ ˥ˢ˟˘ ˕˔˦˘˗ ˜ˡ ˊ˔ˡ˚˔˥˔˧˧˔ ˜ˡ˩ˢ˟˩˘˦ Ђ˘˫˜˕˟˘ hours as required, across the university semester calendar. Email Mark van Bergen at mark.vanbergen@cucovensmurray.edu.au or call 0490 022 028 to request a copy of the Position Description. Applications close Friday, February 11, 2022 at 5pm.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for to join our Administration team. The successful applicants will: have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. possess the skills and abilities necessary to assist with the day-to-day administration functions of the school. work within a team. work from 8am to 4pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. Remuneration is in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018. How to apply: Detailed position descriptions and application requirements are available by emailing principal@sbwangaratta.catholic.edu.au Applications close: Monday, February 7, 2022. This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
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New Position - Early Years Services Manager – Mould the Future The Early Years Services Manager is a newly created senior management position reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Under limited direction the position will manage and provide strategic and operational oversight to a small team delivering early years learning, maternity and development services to Koori children and families. The role will work with MAC’s Koori First Steps Preschool to strengthen Koori content and programs, and drive growth in community involvement and attendance at MAC’s Preschool and more broadly in respect of preschools and kindergartens in the Ovens Murray Region. This position will manage and grow access to a cohort of programs and early years services to Koori families, and link them to the broader suite of health, justice and families’ services provided by MAC and like services throughout the region. The position will collaborate with other members of the senior management team to promote and achieve organisational cohesion and joined up services for the benefit of the community. Based in Wodonga, the position will be full time and work mostly between 9am and 5pm. Email hr@mungabareena.org. au or phone 0401 254 681 for a position description and to lodge your application. Provide a cover letter and resume by Friday, February 4, 2022.
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CUNICO, Lois. The world changes from year to year Our lives from day to day, But the love and memory of you Shall never pass away. All our love to Phillip, Rodd, Dean and families. ~ From Max, Carol, Kellie, Lisa, Emma, Matthew and families.
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DEATH NOTICES DAVIES, Robyn. Formerly of Glen Waverley and Mornington Peninsula. Passed away at St Catherine’s Wangaratta on January 13, 2022. Aged 85 years. Beloved and loving wife of Kevin. Much loved and admired mother of Steven, Christine and John Haddrick, Turk and Nat, Jo and Derek Richards. Adored Nanna of Katrina and Ben, Joel and Josie, Ashly and John; Joshua, Hannah and Nick, Emily and Anderson, Lauren and James; Sam, Archie, and Clara. GG of Maddison, Patrick; Jack, Gus; and Matilda. Sister of Annette Watson. Our special thanks to all at St John’s and St Catherine’s who cared for Robyn and made her last days such a beautiful love story. Robyn’s funeral mass will be offered at St Peter’s Catholic Church, Shoreham at 11am on Monday, January 24, 2022 followed by burial at Flinders Cemetery. The livestream will be available to view at northeastfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/
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DAVIES, Robyn. Passed away peacefully on January 13, 2022. Treasured Nana of Katrina and Ben. GG to Maddison and Patrick. In our hearts forever.
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McMONIGLE, Gary Cecil. 19/10/1949 - 19/1/2022 Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed, and very dear. Dearly loved husband of Christine (dec), cherished father and father in-law of Wayne and Marsha. Step father to Nicole, Joanne and Sally. Adored Grandfather of Harry, Ben, Tara and Grace. Loving brother of John, Graham, Robert (dec), Ian, Don (twin) and Annette. 0DQ\ 7KDQNV WR 1RUWKHDVW +HDOWK 6WD൵ and the Palliative Care Team for their care and support of Gary. This is not a goodbye, just a see you later!
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WANGARATTA locals, including (from left) Zeenath Sheik, Ammir Sheik and Ayesha Shaik Mohammed are looking forward to celebrating Indian Republic Day this weekend. We hear from one of our Indian community members on page 4 today. We’ve also got the first of several pre-emptive stories on page 3 today from communities around the Rural City of Wangaratta preparing for Australia Day celebrations next Wednesday. PHOTO: Nick Richards
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RATs are here THE public can now access rapid antigen test (RAT) kits via the Wangaratta Screening Clinic off Vincent Road, but they must either be a close contact of a positive case or have COVID-19 symptoms to qualify. Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) this week received “an adequate amount” of RATs to cater for people requiring a test after several weeks of the kits being non-available locally.
Screening clinic offering rapid antigen tests to eligible people BY STEVE KELLY skelly@ nemedia.com.au
Active COVID-19 cases in Wangaratta were 403 yesterday and with the renewed supply of testing kits this number is expected to grow quickly. NHW acting chief executive officer, Robyn
Gillis, said the RATs are strictly only available to those who need them, a close contact or symptomatic people. “It wouldn’t be surprising that now we have RATs we will see an increase in the number of confirmed infections as they haven’t been able to test as readily,” she told the Wangaratta Chronicle yesterday. “It’s important that people
register before they get to the drive through testing clinic and please don’t come if you don’t need a test. “When people come to the clinic we will give them two rapid antigen tests, one to take that day and a second one to clear your status at the end of isolation.” There are more supplies on the way as the Department of Health
receives its 44 million RAT kit order, but Ms Gillis said there is a limited supply at the moment. Meanwhile NHW has become part of a statewide Pandemic Code Brown which formalises the emergency management structure which Wangaratta already has in place to respond to the surge in COVID cases and workforce shortages.
“We’ve had significant demand on our services as well as staff furloughing and we have already made the decision to reduce our elective surgery and close our community services to redeploy our staff,” Ms Gillis said. “Code Brown has more of a statewide approach to make sure we focus on the most unwell people and maintain those critical services for them.” ■ Continued page 3
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McMONIGLE, Gary. 19/10/1949 – 19/1/2022 Passed away peacefully at Northeast Health, Wangaratta after a lengthy illness. Dearly loved brother and mate of Ian, brotherin-law of Jan and Uncle of Donna, Chris, Grace and Alex; Nicole, Rob, Tara, Robbie and Claudia; Jodie, Andrew, Annabelle, Oscar and Rosie. We will treasure the many happy times we shared over the years. May you now rest in peace Gary.
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3/3/1927 - 24/1/2011 Another year goes by, And still miss you so much Dad. Forever in our hearts. ~ Love Jenny, Lyle, Tegan, Abby and Beau xox.
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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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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).
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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.
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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.
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double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra. “I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said. “It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve. “But, I got there in the end and am
looking forward to the next step.” Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries. “I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said. “Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.
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“The offer I received was my first choice so I’m really happy with that.
“I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now. “Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”
Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm. A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor. 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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WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday. The pair are both interested in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities. Kayla, 17, has been offered a
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THE 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.
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Isabelle Margaret (Aunty Margaret). Even though you have now gone, You will never be forgotten. You are sleeping, In God’s memory, Awaiting the resurrection, to a beautiful paradise earth. See you soon Aunty. ~ Sharryn and Jayden, Jayde and Charley, Nicholas DQG -H൶H
SHIMMIN, Beryl. As a young woman, Beryl came from Tasmania to live with us 57 years ago after meeting Bill. A special friendship developed with many family times shared. Loving memories. Sincere thoughts with Bill, Stewart and Jenny, Glenn and Rachel, Kyle, Oliver and Louise. ~ Dorothy and Keith Wise and family.
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MORGAN, Isabelle Margaret (Aunty Margaret). Your lovely smile will be missed by us all. Your going leaves another hole in the fabric of our lives that will not be mended until we greet you during the resurrection. ~ Until then, the VG’s at Edi Upper and the Jenkins at Jancourt East.
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Retiring Stosur bows out of the Open SAMANTHA Stosur’s decorated singles career is over following a second-round defeat in her farewell Australian Open at Melbourne Park. The 2011 US Open champion bowed out with a 6-2 6-2 loss to Russian 10th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Thursday. Stosur received a standing ovation from the Kia Arena crowd before departing after a record 20th Open campaign, the most by any Australian women’s tennis player. Still alive in doubles, Stosur had extended her singles retirement with a rousing
first-round comeback win over American wildcard Robin Anderson on Tuesday. But the 37-year-old was unable to repeat the heroics against last year’s French Open runner-up, Stosur’s 1063rd match over a career spanning more than two decades lasting just 68 minutes. The one-time world No.4 finishes as a modern-day great of Australian tennis. The top-ranked Australian singles player - male or female - for a record 441 consecutive weeks between 2008 and 2017, Stosur was a fixture in the world’s top 25
for nine consecutive years. As such, the Queenslander carried the Open hopes of the nation every summer for more than a decade. Alas, she was rarely able to produce her finest tennis under the intense glare and pressure, runs to the fourth round in 2006 and 2010 Stosur’s best efforts in Melbourne. Fittingly but somewhat ironically, the last two wins of Stosur’s grand career came in front of her home fans at Melbourne Park - a year apart against fellow Australian Destanee Aiava at the 2021 Open and
Anderson this week. Often maligned for her Open flops, Stosur boasts an exceptional record on the Paris clay and Flushing Meadows hard courts. Conquering Serena Williams, arguably the greatest player of all time in the 2011 US Open final in New York on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America, remains Stosur’s crowning achievement. Her love affair with the red dirt of Roland Garros, though, equally defined her largely under-appreciated career. As well as reaching the
2010 title decider, having knocked out Williams, threetimes champion Justin Henin and fellow former world No.1 Jelena Jankovic in an inspired run to the final, Stosur made the semi-finals in Paris on three other occasions. She was a claycourt giant at the height of her career and never getting her hands on the Suzanne-Lenglen Cup is Stosur’s biggest lament, if not regret. Stosur walks away as the 22nd highest earner in women’s professional tennis history after amassing $27,490,735 in prize money. Since turning pro back in
FIT AS A FIDDLE: Stars’ Marcus Stoinis, in form with the bat, says he’ll be fit to bowl in the T20Is with Sri Lanka.
1998, Stosur captured six singles titles plus 28 doubles trophies, including seven grand slam crowns. She reached world No.1 in doubles in 2006 and represented Australia at a record five Olympic Games. “I’ve done more than I ever thought was possible,” Stosur said. “I dreamed of winning a grand slam so to do what I’ve done after dreaming as a little kid is phenomenal. I couldn’t ask for any more. “I’ve had many great moments here in Australia and around the world so it’s been amazing.” - AAP
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Marcus Stoinis ready to bowl again for Australia MARCUS Stoinis has set his sights on bowling again in the Twenty20 internationals against Sri Lanka after going the entire BBL without ball in hand. Stoinis’ calendar was among those most impacted by the New Zealand white-ball series being postponed, as he remains locked out of Western Australia for another fortnight. The allrounder is likely to remain in Melbourne with his Big Bash League duties for the Stars over,
with an eye to get his bowling back on track before the internationals. Stoinis has not bowled since the early group stages of the T20 World Cup, when he hurt his side in an injury that also impacted the start of the BBL. His push to return to the bowling crease was then helped by contracting COVID-19, leaving him off training and in isolation in a hotel room for a week. Australia face Sri Lanka in five T20s in February, which will mark
the beginning of the team’s preparations for the home World Cup defence in October and November. And Stoinis has made clear he expects to be bowling in those games, after starring with the bat in his last BBL appearance of the summer with 75no. “I’ll start bowling again (before those games), so that will be on the agenda (in Melbourne),” he said. “I would love to have been more active over this last little bit, but it’s been hard. We haven’t had access to
Muguruza, Kontaveit crash out of the Open DANISH teenager Clara Tauson and French veteran Alize Cornet have blown the Australian Open women’s draw wide open with two stunning upsets at Melbourne Park. Tauson surprised even herself with a 6-2 6-4 secondround win over sixth seed Anett Kontaveit before Cornet sent world No.3 Garbine Muguruza packing minutes later on Thursday. Cornet’s 6-3 6-3 defeat of Muguruza was an even bigger shock. The Spanish former world No.1 and 2020 Open runnerup had loomed as a potential final opponent for Australian
title favourite Ash Barty after winning the 2021 season-ending championship in November. Muguruza’s exit instead opens the door for Cornet and US Open champion Emma Radacanu as the new favourites to emerge as the quarterfinalist from their pocket of the draw. The junior champion at Melbourne Park three years ago, Tauson could barely believe it after ousting Kontaveit in the day’s first boilover. After gate-crashing the world’s top 10 for the first time, Kontaveit reached the semi-finals of the season-end-
ing championships in Mexico and opened 2022 with a run to the last four in Sydney last week. But Tauson blew the Estonian off court to enhance the 19-year-old’s reputation as the new Great Dane of tennis after the retirement of 2018 Australian Open champion and former world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki. “I didn’t really go into this match with a winning thought and I was just so happy to be here,” Tauson said. “Anett has been playing well the last few months. I was just going in to see where my level was at and here I am.” - AAP
much and limited training.” Stoinis admitted he had mixed feelings about the New Zealand series’ postponement, after a busy schedule of cricket since the restart of last year’s IPL. New Zealand were forced to abandon their plans to travel to Australia, after they were yet to lock in spots for a 10-day mandatory hotel quarantine period on return. It is unclear when the matches will be made up, while a T20 tour of New Zealand by Australia in March
now looks increasingly unlikely. “That’s bittersweet (having the home series postponed),” Stoinis said. “If you asked me two weeks ago and I was pretty tired after sitting in a hotel room and hadn’t been home since August, I might have given a different answer. “But now coming out of it and you feel better and fresh and back to normal life, you realise you want to keep playing cricket. It is disappointing.” - AAP
Wyllie ton inspires Aussie teens to victory TEAGUE Wyllie has carved out a match-winning hundred against Scotland, his second brilliant contribution at the Men’s Under-19 World Cup, to keep Australia’s hopes alive in the Carribbean. The Australians were left with a must-win contest after losing their second match to Sri Lanka on Monday and West Australian Wyllie again obliged in the St Kitts and Nevis capital Basseterre on Wednesday, anchoring them to a seven-wicket victory with his unbeaten 101. It was an accomplished
follow-up to the 17-yearold opener’s excellent effort in the first match against their West Indies hosts last Friday, when his 86no led to another successful chase in their sixwicket victory. Yet this innings was even more satisfying with Wyllie knowing that nothing but victory would be enough to keep Australia in the hunt for a place in the eight-team Super League section of the competition. If Sri Lanka beat West Indies in Basseterre on Thursday (Friday AEDT),
Australia’s passage will be assured but if the result goes the other way, it will still come down to net run rate, with only two of the three progressing. Chasing 8-236, the Australians made their target with 61 balls to spare, and Wyllie was able to bring up his hundred in the 39th over with a six before a boundary from Isaac Higgins in the following over sealed the win. In all, the Mandurah teenager faced 115 balls for his unbeaten 101, hitting eight fours and two sixes. - AAP
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251 entered into Aust Day Tennis Tournament OFFICIALS are gearing up for the annual Premier Panels Australia Day Tournament to be played from Saturday, through to Monday. Tournament organiser Frank Harris has been inundated with entries as 251 participants vie for success. In the Open Singles, the winner’s cheque stands at $1200, while $400 will go to the runner-up and semifinalists will receive $100 thanks to Premier Panels. The Open Singles will be played over the three days of the tournament, while all other singles will be played on Saturday only. The Gender Doubles will be played out on Sunday and the Mixed Doubles will start Sunday and finish Monday. “The Open Singles is the major event of the tournament and we expect the ladies final to be Sunday evening about 6pm, and the men’s final on Monday about 10am,” Harris said. Numbers are down from last year, however, Harris
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still remains pleased with the entries the club has received. “This year we have 251 players, with 58 of them attending for the first time,” Harris said. “This year’s field is 26 short of last year, however, considering that Australia Day falls mid-week and the COVID situation, we are extremely pleased with the entry list. “Entries have been restricted to fully vaxxed players and visitors.” Last year’s open men’s winner Matthew Peart has entered again, while local hopes in Brendan Liddell, Aaron Bruest (runner-up last year), Sam Allen and John Brunner all look a chance to push Peart. “Last year’s men’s champion, Matthew Peart from the
LOCAL HOPE: Aaron Bruest will be hoping to go one better this weekend. PHOTO: Nathan de Vries Narre Warren North Tennis Club, will be back to defend his title, and our own local player, Aaron Breust, who was runner-up will be pushing for victory this year,” Harris said. Other stiff competition includes the likes of Matthew Leffler from Inverloch - a grade one pennant play-
er, James Curtis-McDonald from Shepparton - a fourtime winner of the tournament, and Albury’s Brock Dixon and Nick Vicary. In the women’s, local star Michelle Hill will be a great chance to take out the tournament. “We have six entrants in the women’s including our
local hero, Michelle Hill,” Harris said. “Michelle is still playing exceptional tennis and was last year picked to represent Australia in the world championships in her age category. “Hope Curtis-McDonald from Shepparton is a fierce competitor and will give her
opponents the run around. “We also have a couple of girls from Albury and our own locals, Maggie Snowdon and Sabrina Lewicki.” Harris believes the Merriwa Park grass courts are in exceptional touch for the club’s biggest tournament of the year. “I believe the stunning facility we have in Merriwa Park and the friendly atmosphere of the tournament and the local dining opportunities are what helps to keep the players coming back year after year,” he said. “The quality of our grass courts is also a major attraction. “We carried out some major work on the back courts towards the end of last season and recently completed scarifying works. “Our curator, Adrian Pantling, is hard at work making final preparations for the tournament to ensure the courts will be in prime condition come Saturday.”
SCOREBOARD JUBILEE GOLF CLUB THURSDAY, January 13 Stableford and 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Vicki Moorhead 38. Ball Winners Mary Jones 37, Sue Clayton 36, Liane Graham 35. 9 Hole Winner: Kathie Hyland 18. Ball Winners: Robyn Grealy 16. NTP: 4th Mary Jones, 8th Di Murphy, 13th Vicki Moorhead, 17th Mary Jones. Saturday, January 15 Par A Grade Winner: Di Murphy +1. B Grade Winner: Yogie Naidoo +1. Ball winners Ali Comensoli (2) +1, Robyn Ottaway +1, Frances Duffy 0. NTP: 4th Ali Comensoli, 8th Frances Duffy, 13th Kay O’Shea, 17th Di Murphy. Saturday, January 15 Par A Grade Winner: Jim Moore +3. B Grade Winner: Wayne Hibberson +3. C Grade Winner: Kelvin Archer +5. D Grade Winner: Chris O’Keefe +2. Ball Winners Col Braden (2) +4, Ray Hyland +4, Brian Wallace +2, Aaron Kungl +2, Jaxon Osmotherly +2, Gordon Paterson +2, Les Naidoo +2, Michael Baillie +1, Stan Goldsworthy +1. Laurie Godfrey +1, Phil Ockwell +1, Jeff Elliott +1, Phil Bebb +1, William Slade 0. NTP: 4th Jarred Adamo, 8th Brian Lee, 13th Doug Ritchens, 16th Glenn O’Connell, 17th Hamish Lewis. Sunday, January 16 Stableford A Grade: Brendan Cairns 38. B Grade: Finton Eames 40. Ball winners: Yogie Naidoo (2) 38, Les Naidoo 38, Felix Gamze 37, Michael Cordier 36, Martin Hill, Sean Walpole, Chris Ryan 36. NTP: 8th Sean Walpole, 13th Martin Hill, 17th Mick Reidy. Monday, January 17 Stableford Winner: John Batchelor 40.
Ball winners: Ian Dinsdale (2) 39, Michael Baillie 38, Geoff Davidson 37. NTP: 4th Ian Mills, 8th Ian Mills, 13th Ian Dinsdale, 17th Keith Moorhead. Thursday, January 18 Ladies Stableford Winner: Wendy Hogan 39. Ball winners: Di Murphy (2) 38, Robyn Ottaway 37, Kay O’Shea 33. 9 Hole Comp Robyn Grealy 19. Heather Wickham 14. NTP: 4th Kay O’Shea, 8th Ros White,13th Mary Jones, 17th Kay O’Shea. Wednesday, January 19 Stableford A Grade Winner: Jim Moore 36. B Grade Winner: Adrian Speziale 38 C Grade Winner: Michael Baillie 37. Ball Winners: Dave Tanner (2) 37, Tom McAtee 37, Darby West 36, John Porter 36, Julian Bau 35, Glenn O’Connell 35, Tom Lindsey 34, Ray Hyland 34, Chris O’Keefe 34. Eagle on 18th Hole to Alan Sands. NTP: 4th Dave Tanner, 8th Manny Tanirau, 13th Julian Bau, 16th John Porter, 17th Alan Sands. Wednesday, January 19 Stableford A Grade Winner: Jim Moore 36. B Grade Winner: Adrian Speziale 38. C Grade Winner: Michael Baillie 37. Ball Winners: Dave Tanner (2) 37, Tom McAtee 37, Darby West 36, John Porter 36, Julian Bau 35, Glenn O’Connell 35, Tom Lindsey 34, Ray Hyland 34, Chris O’Keefe 34. Eagle on 18th Hole to Alan Sands. NTP: 4th Dave Tanner, 8th Manny Tanirau, 13th Julian Bau, 16th John Porter, 17th Alan Sands.
TARRA GOLF RESULTS Saturday, January 15 Stableford Winner: Mark Nolan 36pts. Runner Up: Manny Tanirau 35pts. NTP: 4th Manny Tanirau, 8th
Manny Tanirau. The presentation night was held on Saturday evening, January 15 with the following results: 2020-21 Trophy Winners Club Champion: Jason McCoy. A Grade H/cap: Mark Nolan. B Grade Champion: Pete Nolan. B Grade H/Cap: Alex McMillan. Veterans Trophy: Mark Nolan. Mixed Scratch C/ship: Ken Miller & C. O’Sullivan. Mixed H/Cap: Manny Tanirau & Fay Phillips. Foursomes Champion: Jason & Leo McCoy. Foursomes H/cap: Glen Simmons & Mick Milne. Bar Trophy: Leo McCoy. Presidents Trophy: Danny Vescio. Sec Trophy: Glen Simmmons. Capt Trophy: Leo McCoy. Treasurers Trophy: Mark Nolan. Pete Nolan Medal of Medals: Manny Tanirau. Bill & Mary McCormack Memorial: Pete Nolan. Singles KO: Mark Nolan. Doubles KO: Ken Miller & Manny Tanirau. Eclectic: Ken Miller & Lindsay Steer. Founders Day- Men’s: Pete Nolan. Founders Day-Ladies: Andrea Simmons. Twilight KO: Bruce Fletcher. Ian Simpson Clubman Award: Pete Nolan. New members are always welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf Club with a first year membership of $100.00 and $60.00 for juniors, the contact number is 0428122590 or by contacting a member of the club. Ladies The Tarrawingee Golf Club held its delayed 2021 presentation night last Saturday, January 15 where all club awards were presented. The Ladies 2021 Appin Park Store and Post Office Club Champion was Cindy Hardy.
The runner/up Club Champion was Di McLaughlin. The joint winners of B grade were Beat Allan and June Christensen. The winner of the 2021 Beat Allan Medal of Medals was Di McLaughlin. Ladies Tuesday morning 9-hole summer golf started again last week. The winner of the opening stableford event was Audrey Bradfield. The starting time is 8:00am for 8:30 am. Visitors and beginners are very welcome.
WANGARATTA PICKLEBALL ROUND 9 Section 1 Bryan Wilson 44 - 30, Carol O’Brien 41 - 33, Tim Oliver 37 - 37, Geoff Allen 26 - 48. Section 2 Neville Bell 48 - 24, Klaus Kazenwadel 43 - 19, Robyn Frezzini 38 - 28, Clive Jones 37 - 43, Jenny Thomas 23 - 47. Section 3 Tyson Chivers 47 - 34, Rob Seymour 42 - 41, Andrea Wearne 42 - 41, Andrew Marshall 39 - 40, Graeme Cripps 38 - 43. Section 4 Steve Johnston 42 - 37, Nancy Reid 42 - 38, Tracy Loyst 41 - 43, Shannon Birch 39 - 41, Michael Reid 38 - 4. Best 17 scores Allen, Geoff 317/343, Kazenwadel, Klaus 313/260, Reid, Michael 309/295, Wearne, Andrea 300/350, Bell, Neville 292/296, Johnston, Steve 291/220, Jones, Clive 287/284, O’Brien, Carol 267/172, Reid, Nancy 258/336, Frezzini, Robyn 246/259, Cripps, Graeme 244/267, Dickinson, Tim 224/264, Birch, Shannon 222/206, Menon, Shankar 211/173, Chivers, Tyson 186/104, Marshall, Andrew 160/149, De Caneva, Carlo 158/144, Goudie, Les 151/135, Wilson, Bryan 137/84, Hanratty, Mandy 136/153, Loyst,
Tracy 128/107, Ayres, Matt 122/141, Reid, Jennifer 118/218, Gaudion, Ken 109/102, Jamieson, Chris 101/165, Boyd, Noel 86/77, Jenkin, Teague 84/119, Oliver, Tim 78/76, Seymour, Rob 74/82, Hill, Wilma 72/84, 1 Lindsey, Harry 43/29, Timmerrmans, Tricia 39/38, Thomas, Jenny 23/47.
CROQUET Results for Monday, January 17 are as follows: Terry Wilson and Janet Kelly d Susan Fischer and Joan Dyson 7/5, Lorraine Johnston and Nathan Reynolds d Annett Filipek and Sally Fisher 7/4, Lauren Kazenwadel and Cassie Hurley d Marie Wallis and Yvonne McLaughlin 7/3, Gavan Kelly and Heather Gulbin d Elise Downes and Margaret Bennett 5/2, Christine DeCaneva and Wendy Waddington d Cheryl Sampson and Anne Dodd 6/4, Trish Rogash d Christine Ireland 7/4. On Wednesday morning Joan Guttormsen and Lauren Kazenwadel defeated Heather Gulbin and Terry Wilson 18/11 in a game of ricochet croquet. Wednesday evening saw 14 players including one visitor enjoy several games in pleasant breezy conditions. Playing times from are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 8.30am and Wednesday evening (Twilight) at 6.00pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow for the draw to be done. Late arrivals will be included in the next game. Visitors and new players are welcome. Just contact one of the numbers listed below. Club contacts are president Trish Rogash on 0409974326 and captain Terry Wilson on 0417326739.
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KNIGHTS: WDCA players Abby McConchie (left) and Neve White in their Youth Premier League colours.
Ashton impresses for Vic Country RISING STAR: Will Ashton is a player to watch in the coming years.
WILL Ashton showed he’s got what it takes to make a name of himself in the cricket world. Ashton and fellow Wangaratta local Darcy Wilson competed for Victoria Country at the under 17 Cricket Victoria Emerging Players Program in Bendigo last week. Along with Victoria Country, Victoria Metro and a Cricket Victoria XI side participated in the series. Although Ashton’s side didn’t manage to win a game, he said he loved his week in Bendigo. “I loved it (the carnival),” Ashton said. “It was great playing with some of the best kids around the state, it was a great experience.
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“All of the boys were good blokes too, I had a ball.” Ashton was outstanding with bat in hand, finishing second on the carnival batting rankings, slashing 123 runs at an average of 30.75 from his four innings, while Wilson managed to grab one wicket across the four games. “I was really happy with how I went,” Ashton said. “I didn’t have too many goals in terms of how many runs I wanted to make, I just wanted to go there
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and do my best which I think I did.” Ashton’s best knock came against CV XI where he made 75 from 111 balls opening the batting. He smashed eight boundaries propelling his side to 151, however, it wasn’t enough as CV XI chased the runs down with seven wickets in hand. “My 70 odd was definitely the highlight of the week,” Ashton said. “It was at Queen Elizabeth Oval too which is a ground I love, the big grandstand is awesome. “From ball one I looked to score and I got a few boundaries away early which got me off the mark.
“Through the middle overs I just ticked the runs over but once I got to 50 I tried to get the run rate up because wickets were falling around me.” The 16-year-old plays for Wodonga in Cricket Albury Wodonga’s provincial A grade competition. The young gun said he’s taken plenty of confidence away from the week. “I haven’t got the scores I’ve wanted for Wodonga but I definitely have taken confidence away from my time with Vic Country,” he said. “Hopefully I can take that back to club cricket, as well as CaseySouth Melbourne in the Dowling Shield.”
Wangaratta swimmers eager to take on competition By NATHAN DE VRIES FRESH off of a state-level competition in Melbourne last weekend, 14 swimmers from the Wangaratta Swimming Club will be on the road again, this time heading to Mildura for another meet. The Victorian Country Long Course Championships pit the best swimmers from rural areas against each other over three days of competition. Wangaratta Swimming Club president Allison Allen said the event was one of the bigger meets outside of Melbourne. “Metro also have a long course championship in Melbourne but this one is just the country clubs,” she said. “They tend to attract around 3000 visitors to the region including swimmers and spectators. “We’ve got 14 swimmers heading to Mildura this weekend which is great.
TAKE YOUR MARKS: (From left) Wangaratta Swimming Club captains Alice Colson, Jamimah Pizzini and committee member Christina Pizzini are eager to compete at the Victorian Country Long Course Championships in Mildura this weekend. PHOTO: Nick Richards “The meet is against all the country swimmers and it’s always a really fun event.” With the chaos and uncertainty inherent in COVID times, Allen said the club has had to adapt and
be extremely cautious in order to have swimmers ready to attend meets. “We’ve had swimmers who’ve been close contact who haven’t been able to train because they’ve
had to stay home,” she said. “It’s just meant we’ve always had to be really flexible and be prepared for the worst. “Especially with numbers at the moment, we’re really urging our swimmers to be careful because you work really hard all year to achieve qualifying times and compete at these state meets, and then if you have to isolate or have COVID, it can be really disappointing. “We’ve been very fortunate so far, it’s had minimal impact on us and we’ve really just rolled with the punches and when we’ve had to be flexible with our program then we’ve just done what we’ve had to do to keep our swimmers swimming and happy and safe.” For several members of the club’s contingent, this will be their first time racing at this level, and will be sure to soak up the experience before returning on Monday.
Local cricketers try their hand at state level play By NATHAN DE VRIES LAST week’s under 15 girls Youth Premier League was a chance for upand-coming cricketers from across the state to come together and compete against their counterparts. The North East Knights squad travelled to Melbourne where they played seven matches at a variety of pristine turf wickets around the city. WDCA players Abby McConchie and Neve White made the squad, which was mainly comprised of cricketers from the Albury-Wodonga leagues. While the Knights finished on the bottom of the ladder after their seven matches, head coach Felicity Limbick said the experience of playing state level cricket was excellent for the players. “This is the Youth Premier League pathway, so they want to see the best players in regional and metro Victoria for under 15 girls,” she said. “From there, they select their Victorian squad that train - that squad could be 60 then they slowly cut it down to the 13 to take away to the nationals. “Abby McConchie has been opening our batting and keeping for us. “She got some runs, earlier in the week she did have a bowl. “We’ve got Neve White, she’s been a bit of a dark horse - she’s gotten herself quite a few wickets, it’ll be great for her to get a few more. “Unfortunately we haven’t been able to get a win, but we’ve taken some wickets, and we’ve made some runs, which has been really good. “It is a little bit difficult, because our girls do come from quite vast areas in the North East, to get lots of training due to COVID and everything.” Due to COVID, players had to operate in a bubble, which Limbick said was a new experience for many of the players. “We’re currently in a hub situation, so the girls can’t go anywhere or do anything,” she said. “We just take the bus to the ground and then back to the college where we’re sort of stuck, without being able to interact with other teams. “It’s a different championship to what we’re used to.” While the Knights didn’t make finals, the experience of playing top tier cricket against, potentially, some future stars of the game would be priceless for many of the squad.
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ROUND 10 PREVIEW: Saturday, January 22
Rovers United Bruck’s redemption is up for grabs By NATHAN de VRIES AFTER a stroke of misfortune kept Rovers United Bruck (RUB) from salvaging a draw last week, the Hawks will be eager to take the points when they face off against Benalla Bushrangers at the picturesque Gardens Oval in Benalla tomorrow. After a score-evening two was called one short by the umpire in RUB’s one run loss to Wangaratta Magpies last week, skipper Paddy McNamara said his team was ready to put the result behind them and look towards the Benalla match. “It was pretty devastating, really, everyone was pretty gutted,” he said. “It’s hard to describe the feeling but everyone was down. “Everyone’s keen to get back
into it this week and put it behind us and come out and have a good win against Benalla, who are coming off a high after getting their first win last week. “It won’t be anything easy, we’ll just be keen to get back out there and put last week behind us.” McNamara said a focus of training sessions leading into tomorrow’s match was to stem the tide of extras bowled - RUB gifted Magpies 27 runs from extras alone. “That’s a big thing we talked about at training last night, extras,” he said. “I think we bowled 20 more extras than them and when you lose by one run, that really hurts.” Benalla are sitting at the bottom of the ladder after claiming their first win of the season over Delatite last week, but with only
three points separating third and fifth, there can be no margin for error if RUB want to play finals. “We’ve really got to do our work this next couple of weeks so we don’t feel pressure in the last couple of rounds,” McNamara said. “The next three games are really important - we’ll really work hard in the next few weeks and hopefully secure a spot. “We played Benalla earlier in the season and they definitely showed a bit of fight - after a win, I think they’ll be pretty up and about. “Benalla Gardens is always a quick outfield, so if we play our best cricket we can beat anyone. “Hopefully we rock up on the day with a good mindset, and we’ll go pretty well.”
MUST WIN: RUB skipper Paddy McNamara said he was confident his team could get the win over Benalla tomorrow. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
HE’S BACK: Dylan Adams is a huge inclusion to City Colts’ lineup.
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City Colts are oozing confidence CITY Colts are beaming with confidence following one of the victories of the season last weekend. The young Colts pulled off a remarkable victory, downing league powerhouse Yarrawonga Mulwala by six wickets with a 56 run stand from City Colts’ young gun Tyler Nanson the highlight of the day. A clash against Ovens Valley United at Bill O’Callaghan Oval now awaits the Colts. “Confidence is an understatement for us at the moment,” City Colts skipper Mitch Giggins said. “We haven’t beaten Yarrawonga much at all over the past few seasons and they haven’t received that sort of treatment so the boys are definitely full of beans at the moment. “All of our young fellas did well too and Tyler Nanson is a prime example of that.
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“His tail’s up and he’s made a few runs so he’s in fine form.” After a wet few days last week the Bill O’Callaghan Oval wicket wasn’t batter friendly which had the City Colts bowlers licking their lips when the Lakers opted to bat first. “The pitch was low and slow so we opted to bowl spin early and got a few wickets early on which put them on the back foot and they were just trying to survive,” Giggins said. “The pressure was right on early which is something we want to take into this weekend.” The victory pushed the Colts into the top four, just two points
ahead of Ovens Valley United. “We were talking about the ladder at training and even though we beat Yarra they don’t need the points and us and Ovens Valley do,” Giggins said. “The next few weeks will probably decide who plays finals so it’s crucial to win this weekend and put a bit of a gap between us and Ovens Valley.” The Tigers had an outstanding start to the season, winning their first three games but have been inconsistent since. However, a six wicket win over Beechworth last weekend and runs to the likes of Josh Jones, Josh Newton and Damien Jenvey will have their tails up. “They’ve got some good players but it’s their not so good players who all do the basics well that win them games of cricket,” Giggins said.
“They all do enough to get by so it’s going to be a good challenge.” Star quick Dylan Adams has returned to the City Colts fold and had an instant impact last weekend, snagging an economical 1/24 off eight overs. A dry week and a new wicket rolled up at Bill O’Callaghan Oval will see the home side take a different approach to tomorrow’s clash. “They’ve rolled a new deck up and it’s looking hard so we’ll definitely be turning to pace a bit more,” Giggins said. “Dyl Adams is back with us now so he’ll get the new pill and no doubt Josh Nanson will be back to bowl the second over. “Dyl’s started a new business and didn’t want to commit early on but he’s reassessed and he wants to so we’re really grateful
to have him back, he’s a huge addition.” Giggins said he’s excited about what the second half of the season might hold for his side. “At the start of the year we got together and were probably a bit sceptical of where we could go but now we’re coming into the second half of the season as underdogs and could play finals,” he said. “We definitely didn’t assume finals at the start of the year but we’ve got a heap of belief and confidence now. “We’re sitting fourth with a pretty good run home so anything’s possible.” Tomorrow’s clash starts at 1pm. In other matches, Beechworth face the in form Wangaratta Magpies and Delatite host Yarrawonga Mulwala.
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Massive boost in entries for tomorrow’s sports carnival THE entries are in, the track is marked, silks are ready and the sashes are printed for the 101st instalment of the Wangaratta Sports Carnival. This Saturday, the Wangaratta Showgrounds will host over 260 athletes from across the country as they compete in a full program of events at the Wangaratta Sports Carnival. Kicking off from 5pm with the 70m Sprints, the action-packed schedule of 80 events includes a variety of handicap distances - 120m, 300m, 400m, 800m and 1600m, and will culminate, for the first time, with the crowning of both the women’s and men’s Yes Optus Wangaratta Gift winners under lights, in the final two races. Paul Hughes, president of the Wangaratta Sports Club, confirmed that entries for the 2022 carnival are up, with strong numbers in all events. “This year we’ve smashed through the 500 entry mark, an increase of over 70 on 2021,” he said. “This renewed interest in the carnival is a welcome response to the hard work and dedication of the volunteer members of the Wangaratta Sports Club who scrambled from late November to ensure the historic carnival remains an important sporting and cul-
COME AND GET IT: Wangaratta Sports Club president Paul Hughes with Cr Harvey Benton who holds the sport and recreation portfolio, check out one of the winner’s sashes on offer. PHOTO: Nick Richards tural event on the Wangaratta calendar.” Ahead of the 2022 event, the Wangaratta Sports Club, together with principal sponsor Yes Optus Wangaratta, announced the equalisation of prizemoney for the men’s and women’s events. “The women’s gift has seen some of the strongest growth with the field of competitors
almost doubling year on year,” Hughes said. During the event, eyes will be on a number of local hopefuls. Seasoned competitors Paul Hughes, Gabriella and Jack Boulton, Bella Pasquali, Taya McPhan and Logan Wright will be joined by rising stars Angus Aggenbach, Callum Bott and Declan O’Sullivan all hoping to keep the silverware in their
hometown and share in the total prize pool of more than $10,000. The forecast is for a pleasant January evening featuring some of the best handicapped foot racing in the country, served up in the beautiful surrounds of the Wangaratta Showgrounds. Entry is free to all spectators to come and enjoy this great event.
Axemen absent from Wangaratta Carnival By NATHAN DE VRIES TOMORROW’S Wangaratta Sports Carnival will feature lightning-fast sprinters and powerful athletic endeavours, but it will not feature any woodchopping. Axeman and event organiser Bryce Willoughby said it was disappointing, but the organisers had very little option but to forgo this year’s event. “The main reason is it was just very short notice between us finding out the carnival was going ahead, and trying to get a hold of sponsorship and things like that at this time of year is very hard,” he said. “Just with that and the uncertainty of COVID, we just decided that it wasn’t the direction we wanted to take for this year. “Everyone has three to four weeks off over that Christmas period, so it was going to leave us just last week to organise sponsorship. “We were keen to have a chop and we would’ve gotten axemen, but I didn’t want to pressure any more businesses when they’re already under pressure to try and dive into their pockets for more sponsorship - I just think that was a bit unfair, really, on short notice.” While this year’s woodchop won’t take place, spirits remain high with axemen and spectators already looking forward to the event’s return, hopefully in 2023. “If we know that the show is going to go ahead next year, then we’ll start prepping in the winter and have everyone ready to go,” Willoughby said. “A little bit more time next year would be good, and I’ve got no doubt we’d be able to have a show next year. “We’ve got a good rapport with a lot of axemen - they’ll all be there again, they love coming up to it, they love the way that we run our show. “Disappointing, yes, but the show will go on, we’ll have it next year, and hopefully be better.”
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Sports Club president Paul Hughes’ Top Tips 70m Open – last year’s gift winner Jake Ireland 70m U18 Mixed Sprint – Kidus Mekonnen Restricted 120m – Chad Peris (Canberra) Women‘s 120m Gift – Bella Pasquali (Wangaratta), Bella Antonino Men‘s 120m Gift – Aiden Green, Munashe Hove (Albury) Masters 120m – Kev Mathews (Canberra), Mathew Eddy Restricted 400m – Callum Bott (Wangaratta) Open 400m – Jack Boulton (Wangaratta), Angus Proudfoot (Canberra) Women‘s 400m – Gaby Boulton (Wangaratta), Caitlin Hawkes (Nathalia) 300m Masters – Mitchel Palmer (Albury) 800m Open – Brother and sister Kirrily and Lonain Burnett 1600m Open – Nathan Crowley (Bendigo)
EYES ON THE PRIZE: Wangaratta Gift hopefuls Taylah Cruttenden and Jack Boulton are focused for tomorrow’s Wangaratta Sports Carnival.
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Ready to race Cream of the crop p competing p g at tomorrow’s Wangaratta g Sports p Carnival THE chance of gaining a reduced handicap at Australia’s premier athletic meeting, the Stawell Gift over the Easter weekend, has ensured a large, top class field in this weekend’s Wangaratta Sports Carnival. Former Wangaratta Gift winner and now coach Jason Boulton said there were some in-form runners on their way plus two interstate contingents from
BY SHANE DOUTHIE sdouthie@ nemedia.com.au
South Australia and the ACT. “This is the last meeting of the month where the winner of the gift will be given a .75m bonus, that goes out to .5m in February so you can see why they are keen to have a go,” Boulton said.
“The system only came in a couple of years ago which means most gifts are hard to win these days because more runners are going for the bonus.” He said two runners in the men’s gift for spectators to keep an eye on were Jackson Bennett off 6.25m, if that handicap stays the same qualified Boulton, and Zimbabwean athlete Munashe Hove who is based
in Albury off 4.25m. “If Jackson’s handicap is 6.25m he will be hard to beat while Munashe came 2nd last week at St Albans so he is in good form,” Boulton said. “Jack (Boulton, Jason’s son who he also trains) is the only local in the men’s gift field and he is off 4m so there are only two other runners further back. “He is in form though,
winning at Warrnambool before Christmas.” Only experienced campaigners Nathan Riali (3.5m) and Matthew Rizzo (2.75m) have larger handicaps than Jack. For the women’s gift field he said local Bella Pasquali was a strong chance again after running 4th at Hastings on January 8 as well as a new member of his team, Taylah
Cruttenden from WA. “Taylah is the backmarker for the women’s gift and will run off 1m,” Boulton said. “She is the Australian under 20 100m champion and was also a member of the Australian 4x100m relay team that just failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics by just .6 seconds. “It was fastest time run by an Australian women’s relay team in Australia.”
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