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FACING THE FLOODS: SES Wangaratta unit member Jack Walton and unit controller Jess Zuber cast their eyes over Apex Park, which was submerged as the Ovens River was expected to reach its highest peak since 2016 yesterday afternoon. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

A waiting game

MAJOR downpours throughout the Ovens and King river catchments at the weekend were expected to see the rivers’ confluence in Wangaratta peak at its highest point in almost six years yesterday afternoon. A moderate flood warning was yesterday issued for the Ovens River at Wangaratta, with the river anticipated to rise as high as 12.5m during daylight hours as rainfall

SES urge g caution as Ovens River approaches pp moderate flood level BY RYAN MALCOLM rmalcolm@ nemedia.com.au

in the region‘s already wet catchments continued downstream yesterday afternoon. It would be the river’s highest recording since

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reaching 12.58m on October 1, 2016. Almost 30mm of rain fell at Mount Hotham Airport‘s weather station over the weekend, building on minor flooding seen throughout the region last week. Wangaratta SES unit controller Jess Zuber said SES crews were prepared to see widespread road clo-

sures into today, but didn’t anticipate floodwaters would encroach on nearby homes. She said it was unlikely snow melt would further elevate flooding risk, despite some 66cm falling at Mount Hotham in the preceding week. Up to 10mm of rain has been forecast by the Bureau

of Meteorology throughout the rural city today. “There’s a lot of water around, we’re seeing a lot of roads impacted at the minute,” Ms Zuber said. “Hopefully it (Ovens River) will peak between 12.4 and 12.5m – we think it will hit 12.5m and it will steady for a day or two. “We don’t believe we’re

going to have houses impacted at this stage.” The Great Alpine Road between Porter Street and Fisher Lane was closed on Monday evening after Yellow Creek broke its banks, while further closures at Stamps Lane and Peechelba Road were also flagged yesterday morning. ■ Continued page 2

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From page 1 Northern Beaches was left largely underwater, while Painters Island Caravan Park was also closed as floodwaters entered through the rear of the park near Pinkerton Crescent. Similar flooding was also seen along the King River on Monday, with Docker– Carboor Road closed to traffic as the water levels peaked at 4.04m, only 6cm shy of the major flood level. Ms Zuber advised residents to remain careful when travelling throughout the region, ensuring they were

aware of road closures and took care not to drive or walk through floodwaters. “With all of this wetness around we‘re seeing a lot of trees down – we’ve hit double figure (callouts) the last two weeks mainly for tree callouts,” she said. “Take care on the roads, particularly during school holidays – and call 132500 to report any water or trees over roads.” For updated flood warnings, visit https:// www.emergency.vic.gov.au/ respond, and for updated road closures, visit https:// traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au.

Police seek public hlep in search for missing Peechelba man

MISSING: 55-year-old Peechelba man Michael has been missing since Friday, believed to be travelling in his white single-cab utility with brown greyhound Stella.

POLICE are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Peechelba man Michael. The 55-year-old was last seen leaving home with his brown greyhound Stella about 12pm on September 16. Police and family have concerns for Michael’s welfare as his disappearance is out of character. It’s believed Michael may be travelling in his 2006 Holden Rodeo single-cab utility with a silver tray and registration UGQ 848. He is known to camp around the Peechelba and Wangaratta areas. Michael is described as being about 180cm tall with a slim build, hazel eyes and grey hair and beard. Anyone who sights Michael or has information on his whereabouts is urged to call Wangaratta Police Station on (03) 5723 0867.

Pilot confirmed dead after crash site found near Tallangatta

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IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED: MP Tania Maxwell highlights that the Victorian Government’s promise last week to fund 25 paramedic practitioners from 2026 does nothing to address short term problems.

2026 paramedic funding not soon enough: Maxwell WANGARATTA-based state MP Tania Maxwell has acknowledged the government’s recently announced paramedic practitioner investment but says it won’t have any effect for years and more should be done to address the immediate demands on Victoria’s health system. Ms Maxwell said regional communities would not be fooled into thinking the Victorian Government’s promise last week to fund 25 paramedic practitioners from 2026 could reduce pressure on ambulance services in the short term. “Our communities know that the last quarter clocked Indigo Shire as the worst ambulance emergency response times in the state,” Ms Maxwell said. “Northern Victoria is peppered

with communities that cannot rely on a timely emergency response, and this costs lives. “There are solutions the government could fund that would immediately help to reduce the pressure on our health system, yet the government repeatedly fails to act. “We have been in the State Government’s ear for much of this year pushing the government to fund community paramedics. Organisations like HMS Community are operational, with feet on the ground, and are ready to expand but the government keeps excluding them from funding. “The premier’s promised funding for 25 paramedic practitioners will cost $20 million and our communities will have to wait four years.

“I fail to see how this promise will help our communities now, and I’m disappointed the government is continuing to reject options that are ready to roll and could have an instant impact.” Tania Maxwell put a proposal to the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services at a meeting in August and said the minister had been receptive to the issues in Northern Victoria. Ms Maxwell said she was aware that HMS Community, a not-forprofit organisation, had met with the minister last month and was disappointed that the minister rejected its proposal to expand existing services to help provide earlier interventions for people in their home and community settings.

THE pilot of a light aircraft which went missing over the Tallangatta Valley on Sunday afternoon was found deceased at a crash site in Victoria’s high country earlier this week. An extensive search coordinated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) commenced in the region shortly after the aircraft was reported overdue at its New South Wales destination around 2pm on Sunday, having departed Mount Beauty Airport at least two hours previous. Last contact was made with the air craft between Mount Beauty and Corryong, with a crash site ultimately located 30km east of Tallangatta on Monday morning by Victoria Police search crews. The air craft’s 42-year-old pilot and sole occupant was found deceased at the scene. The police air wing unit played a key role in locating the site, which was located in dense bushland near Lucyvale. “The terrain is vastly inaccessible by ground units, so police are working with the police search and rescue squad and Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) to access the site,” a police spokesperson said yesterday morning. “Victoria Police will work with Recreational Aviation Australia to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.”

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Dining, entertainment program makes return THE State Government’s popular Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program - Eat, Play, Cash Back - is now live, and can save you money on restaurant meals, live gigs and museum visits over spring and summer while supporting businesses. The program opened Monday and allows customers to claim 25 per cent cash back when they spend $40 or more enjoying themselves. Eligible purchases include meals at restaurants, cafes and pubs, tickets to live music or art performances, and entries into museums, galleries and amusement parks. Customers can claim up to $125 cash back each and make multiple claims until they reach the cap. The first round of the program was launched in March this year and saw more than $32 million claimed in three months. Trips to the cinema and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Princess Theatre were the most popular entertainment choices. The $25 million program is part of the government’s $200 million Victorian Business Stimulus Package supporting local businesses and jobs and runs until December 16 or when funds are exhausted. For more information and to make a claim visit vic.gov.au/ dining-entertainment. Minister for Industry Support and Recovery, Ben Carroll, said whether it’s booking a table for lunch or heading to a live music event, this cash-back program puts money back into people’s pockets and supports hardworking businesses across Victoria.

CRIMINAL charges have been laid following a fatal crash which claimed the life of a 48-year-old Narre Warren man on the Great Alpine Road almost 12 months ago. A 21-year-old Wodonga woman faced Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court late last week, when charges of dangerous driving causing death, failure to give way and careless driving were formally tabled following an extensive investigation by Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives into the October 29 collision. The Narre Warren man was believed to have been travelling east towards Myrtleford along the Great Alpine Road around 5:05pm, when his Nissan Tiguan allegedly collided with a vehicle attempting to merge west from the Hume Freeway across traffic. He sadly died at the scene, while the female accused was taken to Northeast Health Wangaratta with minor injuries. The 21-year-old was bailed immediately after charges were laid last week, and will return to court for committal mention on December 1.

Freeway crashes see major traffic diversions By RYAN MALCOLM

BOOK YOUR TICKET NOW: WPACC box office administration Hilary Fielding checks out the upcoming attraction coming to Wangaratta. If you book your tickets now for eligible events you could be in line for the cash back claim. PHOTO: Belinda Harrison Entertainment that is covered includes: events and festivals (not including sporting events), cinemas, exhibitions and conferences, museums, galleries and zoos; live performances including theatre, music, comedy, literary events and fashion shows; amusement parks, arcades, water parks, theme

parks, tourist ferries and trains, mini golf and go-kart venues. You can claim if you dine at cafes and restaurants, bars and pubs (food must be purchased), registered clubs - excluding private clubs not open to the public; breweries, distilleries and wineries (food must be purchased); fast food and take away

outlets, juice bars and kiosks, restaurants and cafes open to the public within accommodation such as hotels, hospitality venues within sporting, arts and theatre precincts, food courts, cinemas, temporary food premises including mobile food trucks, vans, canteens and trailers.

RATs funding for schools to continue STUDENTS at schools and early childhood services can continue to access Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) as needed as the program will continue in term four. The State Government has distributed more than 100 million free RATs to schools this year, to reduce costs for parents and help keep kids in the classroom. Minister for Education, Natalie Hutchins, this week said the ongoing program to distribute RATs in

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schools had collectively saved Victorian families hundreds of millions of dollars throughout the school year. In addition, as part of the government’s $190 million plan to keep classrooms safe, more than 105,000 air purifiers have been distributed to all 1587 government schools and almost 25,000 to 620 non-government schools since term four last year, helping to reduce instances of classroom transmission.

Primary and secondary school students and staff, and early childhood education and care staff and children aged three to four are recommended to test at home if they experience COVID-19 symptoms or are a contact of a confirmed case. Acrording to most health experts, vaccination of children aged five to 11 and booster shots for people over 16 years old remain the best way to protect students and staff against the risks of COVID-19.

MAINTAINING PROTECTION: Free RATs for school children will contonue into next term.

TWO road crashes along the Hume Freeway on Monday, including a fatal collision near Violet Town, saw large stretches of the region’s main thoroughfare diverted throughout the afternoon. The right lane of the northbound freeway near Glenrowan was closed for more than four hours from 7am, after a gust of wind caused by a passing B-double truck resulted in a smaller truck towing a trailer to lose control and fishtail, before flipping onto its side. According to police, no one was injured in the crash, with traffic subsequently diverted through Glenrowan in an effort to ease freeway congestion. Around 2pm, a collision between two trucks headed southbound near Violet Town saw both drivers airlifted to hospital, with a 56-year-old Maldon man succumbing to his injuries on Monday evening. A 53-year-old Parkes man remained in a critical condition yesterday afternoon. Road diversions continued into yesterday, with both southbound lanes closed as detectives investigated the exact circumstances of the crash, a process which a police spokesperson said could take some time. As of yesterday afternoon, motorists were being urged to exit the freeway at Violet Town, before travelling along Murchison-Violet Town Road through Miepol and Moorilim to reach the Goulburn Valley Freeway. They could then travel south before rejoining the freeway just north of Seymour.

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LIVING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE

Energy efficient homes for affordable liveability WLSI Sustainable Home Series: Adapting p g homes for liveabilityy in a changing g g climate

By RUSSELL SULLY DID you know that 40 per cent of household energy costs are for heating and cooling? In Wangaratta, the daily temperature ranges from -7.2C to 45.80C, so improving the energy efficiency of your home will save you money. Extreme heat over 350C and cold are harmful to human health. The impacts are greatest for people on low incomes or those who rent. Many households want to do their bit to combat climate change. Building energy efficient homes, retrofitting, or renovating to increase thermal comfort and improving energy efficiency is a win all round. It is a good example of acting locally to achieve local and global benefits. Most of us live in existing homes and are not about to pull them down or commit to a new build. A majority of existing Australian homes rate below two stars in energy performance, so residents experience extremes of temperature during summer and winter in our region. There is also a high energy cost of heating and cooling. Retrofitting existing houses to improve energy efficiency is an important measure to assist us to manage climate change and its extreme weather events. For those building a new home there is a perception that energy efficient homes are far more expensive to build. However, the long- term running cost of an efficient home far outweighs the slightly higher costs required for construction. New regulations to require new homes to be a minimum 7-star energy rating are now

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BUILT TO SAVE: This energy efficient home is facing north with outdoor living on east for shade, carport on west for shade, pergola facing north for summer shade and a deciduous tree, south east windows with shade blinds (not shown) to keep summer heat out. The home also includes solar hot water, 6.6 kw solar panels for PV energy facing north. being rolled out. This will create homes which are energy efficient and thermally comfortable so they will perform better all year, keeping cool in summer and warm in winter. A 7-star home will use 24 per cent less energy keeping both demand and costs down every year. Higher construction standards will reduce household energy consumption to near zero, providing a buffer against energy price spikes. Low or negative energy bills (from feed-in payments for exporting solar electricity) will offset the initial cost of building better-performing homes. Households will also be less vulnerable to wider climatic events such as heatwaves or extreme cold. The International Energy

Agency recommends advanced economies such as Australia have a “zero-carbon-ready building code” in place by the end of the 2020s. This would ensure all new buildings in the 2030s will be zero or near-zero carbon emissions. To achieve best-in-class energy efficiency, full electrification and renewable energy supply will be crucial to fully decarbonise the building sector. Three principles for any house retrofit project: 1. Prioritise big-ticket items (such as thermal comfort) to plan and design around this climate zone. What do you need most and what uses the most energy? 2. Prevention is better than cure - focus on passive design elements before turning to energy consuming appliances. 3. Aim for controllable comfort

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POWER SMART: A 9.6kw battery inverter and Ubi to manage local energy supply interaction with the grid as part of Project EDGE.

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through openable windows for ventilation, zoned heating/ cooling, optimum orientation. Design thermal control options through movable technologies such as fans, curtains, plants, and shades. Sustainability Victoria suggests that upgrading a 6-star home design with standard appliances to 7-star NatHERS with an energyefficient whole-of-home approach to design, can reduce the home’s energy use by up to 75 per cent. Combining energy efficient design with solar PV creates a cost-effective desirable home to live in that is environmentally sustainable Energy efficient homes need less solar PV required to offset energy and emissions. Energy efficient homes provide affordable and healthy liveability in a changing climate.

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Online hijacking accused to contest charges A MELBOURNE man accused of hijacking the website of a Wangaratta business after a text exchange with its owner turned toxic is set to contest allegations. The accused is alleged to have accessed employee emails and sent confidential documents to his own personal email, following the breakdown of a personal relationship with the local business owner. The 50-year-old appeared via WebeX at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Monday, when he outlined his intention to contest what Acting Senior Sergeant Luke Devlin admitted was a circumstantial case. However, Act Snr Sgt Devlin played down the likelihood of a large-scale conspiracy against the accused, alleging he had used his computer nous to assist a friend and eventual victim in purchasing a website domain for his business in 2016. Act Snr Sgt Devlin said in early 2020, the alleged victim and the accused had a text exchange that became toxic. He said the accused allegedly used a unique registration key received during the website domain’s purchase to make altera-

tions to the business site, effectively creating a total collapse of the network for as many as five working days. Act Snr Sgt Devlin also alleged the accused used the domain control to access employee email accounts, at which time he was said to have sent 89 confidential documents to his own personal email. He said the victim had only recovered access to the site after the accused allegedly phoned an employee and directed them to retrieve the registration key. Defence counsel Harry Lewis contended the evidence before the court was unlikely to be enough to support a conviction, calling for the prosecution to pay his appearance costs and requesting the matter be suspended going forward, labelling the matter an “abuse of process” after almost 16 months of adjournments. However, Act Snr Sgt Devlin said all signs pointed towards the accused, noting police had undertaken a thorough investigation into what was a complex matter. “It just doesn’t make sense it was anyone else,” he said.

“If it goes to contest, any other higher matter could happen.” While an offer to divert the accused from the legal system was put forward by prosecutors, Magistrate Victoria Campbell noted the accused appeared “smug” while listening to proceedings, and continued to deny his involvement in the matter. Mr Lewis said his client would be willing to acknowledge the offending and plead guilty for diversion, however, the accused’s history of contravening bail and persistently breaching family violence intervention orders meant the offer was quickly struck out by Ms Campbell. “He has to accept responsibility for the offending (to receive a diversion),” she said. “It’s fundamental to diversion that he says he committed the offence. “I was doing diversions while you were still in primary school Mr Lewis. “This man clearly has a sense of entitlement here.” The matter will proceed to a two-day contested hearing in Melbourne starting February 16.

THE GREAT OUTOORS: Mackenzie Nash-Webster is keen to make a splash in the outdoor heated pool. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

Outdoor heated pool set to make a splash By KURT HICKLING

TICK OF APPROVAL: Holly McCarthy is thrilled she can do her training outdoors.

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THE Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre is in full swing in preparation for the upcoming summer season with the opening of its 50m outdoor heated pool. Patrons are expected to flock in numbers to take advantage of the outdoor facility for both recreation and exercise. The outdoor pool hours are from 5.45am to 8.30am and 4pm to 7pm seven days a week.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on the closure of the Melbournebound lanes on the Hume Freeway on Monday, following a serious collision between Violet Town and Euroa.

WHILE the passing of Queen’ Elizabeth II is a sad and historically significant event, it is hard to justify the need for a public holiday to mourn the late monarch several days after her burial. It can be argued that the mainstream media’s blanket coverage since the Queen’s passing was also extreme considering much of it was taking place half a world away featuring fairly static, repetitive images and inane questions by presenters normally used to two minute grabs. There is no doubt the Queen’s reign was an epic and, for many, inspiring effort and deserved suitable recognition and acknowledgement, but a public holiday is a step too far, particularly considering the challenges businesses in most parts of the country have faced over the last three years and many are still facing. Even less can be said for holding a public holiday for a sporting event prelude such as the AFL grand final parade that benefits mainly metropolitan residents. This holiday has been slammed by most businesses since it was brought in and, like the holiday for the Queen this week, seems to have been taken for political mileage rather than actual worth. Yes, there may be some spin-off for some hospitality businesses but the usual school holidays generally brings that anyway. By making it a public holiday most businesses will have to fork out expensive penalty rates to staff to provide their service which will simply reduce their profit margins and even make them think twice about opening the doors. Such public holidays are a luxury we simply can’t afford, particularly when you consider the Federal Government’s 22c per litre fuel excise is due to return next Thursday.

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THE Andrews Labor Government is continuing to lead the nation on climate action - smashing the state’s 2020 emission reduction targets on our path to net zero while driving Victorian families’ power bills down. The Victorian Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report 2020 I released yesterday shows the state’s emissions fell to almost 30 per cent below 2005 levels in 2020 almost doubling the target of a 15 to 20 per cent reduction. Victoria’s emissions dropped almost six per cent between 2019 and 2020, with the largest drops found in the electricity sector, with a reduction of 2.2 million tonnes of emissions, and transport - reducing its emissions by 1.9 million tonnes. In 2020, Victoria saw the third-lowest emissions of any state or territory across the nation, after Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. Investment in renewable electricity generation has seen renewables jump from 22 to 25 per cent of Victoria’s electricity consumption between 2019 and 2020, with the state’s share of energy generation hitting a new high of 34 per cent renewables in the 2021-22 financial year. The Victorian land sector’s role in absorbing emissions has also continued to grow, with the state’s forests and natural systems absorbing more than a quarter of Victoria’s emissions in 2020. The Labor Government’s ambitious transition to clean energy has seen Victoria become one of the first jurisdictions in the world to legislate net zero emissions, launch Australia’s first offshore wind targets and delivering the nation-leading Solar Homes program - are paving the way to a 50

GAME ON: Students at Wangaratta Primary School showed their true colours on Footy Colours Day. Morgan Hope, Milly Higham, Chelsea Wallace and Sophia Boyle (pictured) were among those having fun while supporting the Fight Cancer Foundation’s national community fundraising event which helps kids with cancer keep up with school. per cent reduction in emissions by 2030. Following independent expert advice, the government announced targets to halve Victoria’s emissions by 2030 in the Climate Change Strategy - putting Victoria alongside international climate leaders like the European Union and United States. Next year, the government will set an interim 2035 emissions reduction target following advice of an independent expert panel announced as required by the Climate Change Act. Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Energy

Defibrillators delivered for all CFA vehicles THE last of more than 1195 defibrillators have been delivered to CFA districts as part of the rollout of life-saving equipment to every fire truck and operational vehicle. The devices were purchased using more than $2.5 million of community donations to the CFA Brigades Donations Fund and the CFA Public Fund. The installation of defibrillators to every CFA brigade and group vehicle will help better protect volunteer firefighters and Victorian communities. Some of the first devices that were placed on CFA fire trucks have already

been used to save lives of CFA members. Defibrillators were also used by our volunteers to help save a NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service firefighter during the 2019/20 fire season, and have been used to help our members as well. Having this equipment on every CFA fire truck means our members will be able to stay safe and help other members of the community. We cannot thank our donors enough for their generous contributions to CFA. Those who donate can be assured that Initiatives such as this defibrillator rollout will certainly help improve member safety. Jason Heffernan, CFA chief officer

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MP’s community health forum WANGARATTA-based Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy, is keen to hear from Wangaratta locals on all thing’s health at a community health forum he will host in the city on Monday, September 26. “The Wangaratta hospital is one of the biggest in the region, and regularly services residents from the as far away as Bright, Yarrawonga and beyond,” Mr McCurdy said. “But it’s not just hospitals that have been left behind by the government, I am hearing daily about critical GP shortages - people cannot get appointments to see a GP and are forced to show up at emergency. “It also extends to public dentistry, elective surgery, triple-zero - the list goes on.” Mr McCurdy made it clear that it is no fault of the staff, but the system.

LET’S TALK HEALTH: Wangaratta-based Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy is holding a community health forum on Monday, September 26 at the WPACC.

“The staff are working incredibly hard to try and see as many patients as they can and fill shortages, however, they are not being supported by the government,” he said. “I want to hear from staff and medical practitioners across Wangaratta about their experiences, so that we can collectively state our case. “I also want to hear from locals who have experienced the health system recently. “Their input is invaluable to ensuring we have a comprehensive discussion. “This is about fixing the health system by starting the discussion between patients, locals, and medical workers, and coming up with the needs of the local community. “These discussions at the forum will form the base of our request to the Victorian Government.”

A Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) spokesperson said NHW was aware of the meeting being coordinated by the Nationals in Wangaratta. “It‘s always good to see the community discussing healthcare in the region,” the spokesperson said. “As a public health service, NHW is an apolitical organisation and will not be attending the forum. “However, we‘re always happy to discuss the future of our health service with people in the community.” The community health forum will be held on Monday, September 26 commencing at 6pm at the Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre (WPACC). Anyone wishing to attend is encouraged to RSVP to Mr McCurdy’s office on 5721 6155, or via email: tim.mccurdy@parliament.vic.gov.au.

Family violence charges dropped following statement change A DRIVER has avoided a more serious punishment, after police withdrew a number of family violence charges when a complainant elected to alter her sworn police statement. Police prosecutor Constable Victoria Lennon noted the accused’s partner had initially reported a number of instances of abuse before

rekindling her relationship with the 37-year-old man, who had challenged the allegations consistently through a number of court adjournments. On Monday, Magistrate Victoria Campbell acknowledged prosecutors had been forced to drop the charges as a result of the complainant’s revised statement, and

expressed concern over the complainant’s decision to contradict her initial report. “I hope we don’t have to be giving evidence at a coronial inquest,” she said. Cnst Lennon detailed how the accused had been driving along Clarke Street, Bundalong around midnight on October 9, when police intercepted and requested he

complete a roadside breath test. The accused was said to have quickly become aggressive, threatening to assault an officer before asking police to “shoot him”. Cnst Lennon said the accused had been handcuffed and placed in the rear of a divisional van, and had continued to refuse a breath test

upon the arrival of a sergeant. Defending himself in court, the accused said he had reflected upon the incident. “I was upset throughout the incident,” he said. “I regret the whole incident and can’t express any more remorse.” Ms Campbell imposed a mandatory driver’s licence

loss of two years with conviction for refusing a breath test, before placing the accused on an adjourned undertaking and ordering he complete an anger management course after resisting police. He was also ordered to contribute $500 to local charities through the court fund.

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Our senior citizens are just bowling along By KURT HICKLING

ON HIS GAME: Neil Ramsay performs well on the carpet.

KEEPING IT LOW: Ken Daly focuses on the kitty with a low bowl shot.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

DIRECTNG TRAFFIC: Skips Neil Ramsay and David Seamer direct their teammates.

EYES ON THE BOWL: Marion Rasmussen concerntrates on her technique.

SOCIAL FUN: Ida Zanan loves a social outing with her friends and a good game of bowls.

WANGARATTA Senior Citizens hold regular events and all new members are welcome. For more information please contact Ken Daly on 0437 370 745.

CLOSE END: Davd Seamer pulls out the measure on a tight finish.

This month’s book recommendations AT the September gathering of The Book Circle, a number of varied books were shared, along with some movies. As promised, this month’s list includes the book’s genre and a short review. Historic thriller: • The Ways of the World, The Corners of the Globe and The Ends of the Earth trilogy by Robert Goddard the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 is in full swing when a member of the British diplomatic team dies in mysterious circumstances. Historic fiction: • The Dickens Boy by Tom Keneally - a good picture of life in colonial Australia, centred on the real-life events around the arrival of renowned British author Charles Dickens’ son in Australia. Historic Fiction/Mystery: • Second Violin by John Lawton - this is the first novel in a series of eight, and set in the period 1938-41. A Russian emigré family is living in the East End of London, where someone has begun murdering Jewish rabbis. Historic crime fiction: • The One from the Oth-

er by Philip Kerr - Bernie Gunther, a non-Nazi German detective who has managed to hold his position throughout WWII, searches occupied Germany for a Nazi responsible for war crimes. • A Quiet Flame by Philip Kerr - Bernie Gunther is in Buenos Aires and is manipulated into investigating former Nazis in hiding, so that their stolen loot can be handed over to Juan and Eva Peron. Crime Fiction: • Stone town, by Margaret Hickey - the story centres on the murder of a property developer in a country town and the disappearance of a detective who has been investigating a crime boss and his wife. • Wild Place, by Christian White - crime with a twist. A Victorian setting, loosely based on Frankston. • Portrait of an Unknown Woman, by Daniel Silva - an ingeniously plotted story about forgeries and art restorers. Sleuth Gabriel Allon takes on a daring impersonation in an attempt to solve a high-stakes crime. Thriller: • Hostage by Clare Macin-

AUSTRALIAN STORY: The Dickens Boy by Tom Keneally is centred on the real-life events around the arrival of Dickens’ son in Australia. tosh - a ‘locked room’ mystery, set in an aircraft doing a 20-hour direct flight from London to Sydney. • Treasure and Dirt by Chris Hammer - a mystery set in an opal town, a thinlydisguised Lightning Ridge, where everyone has something to hide. Legal thriller: • The Crossing by Michael Connelly - Harry Bosch is investigating for the defence for a change, and feeling

rather uneasy about his involvement. Police procedural mystery: • The Good Turn, by Dervla McTiernan - this is the third in the Detective Cormac Reilly series, where Reilly has to deal with enemies in the Force and a troubled personal life. Mystery: • The Survivors, by Jane Harper - this story is set in a small coastal community in Tasmania, where long-held secrets begin to emerge after a murder. • All I Said Was True by Imram Mahmood - a novel dealing with memory, obsession, loyalty, betrayal and guilt. • The Fine Art of Invisible Detection by Robert Goddard - a Japanese detective’s assistant becomes an accidental sleuth on the death of her employer. She turns out to have an innate talent for investigation. Fiction: • Robinson of England by John Drinkwater - an Oxfordeducated journalist with inside knowledge is faced with an ethical dilemma as a gossip columnist - should he

publish certain secrets told to him by friends? • The Doctor’s Gift by Fiona McArthur - a novel dealing with a live-donor dilemma involving an organ transplant surgeon and a kidney donation to another surgeon’s brother. • The Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid - a man wakes up to find that he has changed colour and become brown overnight. He experiences a profound sense of loss and shame, and experiences first-hand what it is like to be mistrusted for the colour of his skin. Non-fiction: • Murder isn’t easy: the forensics of Agatha Christie by Carla Valentine - many of Agatha Christie’s books were inspired by real-life stories and overheard conversations and she collected newspaper reports of real crimes. Non-fiction/history: • On This Day in the NorthEast by Graham Jones - an almanac, covering historic events for every day of the year in North East Victoria. Films: Kanopy is the free filmstreaming service available

through the Wangaratta library and with all genres of films represented, there is a good range of recent films. Films screened on Channel 32 include The Chaperone, The Jane Austen Book Club, The Power of One, Philadelphia and Still human. On Foxtel: The Thief, The Wife and The Canoe. In cinemas now: The Quiet Girl - in Gaelic, with subtitles - and Three Thousand Years of Longing. Books are available on the shelf or to order from our local book stores Edgars Books and News and Booktique as well as through the Wangaratta Library and online. At present there is a waiting list for people to join the in-person monthly meetings, however you can register your interest by emailing Pauline on pauline.moncrieff@gmail.com. Alternatively, if you would like to be involved but cannot get to meetings, you can join the Facebook group Wangaratta Book Circle, and share what you are reading there. Until next time, happy reading - Pauline M.

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Family fun at Benalla Art Gallery A DIVERSE program of children’s workshops is on offer at the Benalla Art Gallery during the school holidays. Fun activities for families include making bear sculptures with local artist Taro Iiyama, stitching activities inspired by the major exhibition Bush Diwan and free activities presented by The Village Festival. “The range of activities and quality of artists our local community can engage with is really impressive,” said gallery director, Eric Nash. “It’s wonderful for keen young artists to learn skills from an artist of Taro’s ability, and similarly it’s a

pleasure to host the workshops developed by The Village Festival, including the opportunity to work with nationally regarded artist Jacqui Stockdale leading up to her exhibition later this year.” Bear Sculptures with Taro Iiyama will be held today from 1pm to 4pm and is suitable for ages eight to 15 while Stitching Pictures will be held from 11am to 1pm tomorrow for ages five to 15. Registration and payment is essential as spaces are limited and they can be made by contacting the gallery. On Monday, September 26 The Village Festival will present Found and Foraged

CREATIVE PLAY: Kids can learn to make a teddy sculpture like Taro Iiyama’s decorated and undecorated bears (pictured) during the workshop at the Benalla Art Gallery. for ages five to 20, running from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. The workshop will guide

participants on how to make funky jewellery from found objects or they can learn how to upcycle an old pair of

jeans into a skirt with Fashion Queen, Angela Pollock, and local treasure hunter, Kurt Saggers. On Tuesday, September 27 from 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 3pm, The Village Festival will host Bushranger Portraits, for participants aged five to 20 to learn to paint a set of portraits from acrylic paint and create postcardsized works with artist Jacqui Stockdale. Both workshops presented by The Village Festival are free, with registration essential by Friday via email to stusuz@westnet.com.au or on 0448 380 649. The The Village Festival workshops are part of a larg-

er project with an outcome at the Benalla Festival on Saturday, November 5. An area within The Village Arts Precinct will be the jumble market - a flea market entirely run and inhabited by kids and young people. Here they can sell their old toys, clothes, and books but most importantly their hand-made artworks. In the workshops, kids are encouraged to create artworks they can sell at the jumble market but this is not compulsory - they are welcome to keep their artworks. Further detail about all workshops can be found at www.benallaartgallery.com. au/learn/.

Musical fun for school holidays THE Wangaratta Library kicked off their school holiday activities program on Monday where attendees made their own musical instruments from recycled goods. Making instruments was the first of four activities planned at the library over school holidays, including one this afternoon from 2:30pm where you can make your own dream catcher to encourage good dreams. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

ROCK ON: Aakash Barnard almost finished with his work.

FOCUSED: Harvey Rivett works on her guitar.

WELL TUNED: Maddison Robinson happy with her new pan flute.

MUSIC BY HAND: Grace Jackel and younger sister Joy enjoyed their first day of school holidays, making musical instruments out of recycled martials.

DECORATIVE TOUCH: Peyton Robinson with an impressive touch to her pan flute.

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• Uni’s daughter, Marie Adams, cousin Debbie Fenn and son-in-law Trevor Adams.

• Malia Matavesi, Charmaine Wallace, Diane Anderson, Jess Tatulaschwili and George Merakis celebrate with birthday girl Unice Bulleid.

Unice Bulleid turns 105 By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

• Unice Bulleid admires her cake to celebrate her 105th birthday.

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ANOTHER birthday passed for Unice ‘Uni’ Bulleid this month as the 105 year old celebrated her birthday on September 13. Uni grew up at Wangandary, and last year told the Wangaratta Chronicle she loved the experience, including being able to ride horses, and walk to school with her friends. “When I was younger I loved dancing too - we’d go along to all the dances, and have a new dress every time,” she said. More recently, her inter-

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ests ranged from crocheting to gardening - and her beloved Carlton Football Club. Uni began her working life at the Wangaratta Woollen Mills before moving on to work in the Wangaratta Base Hospital laundry. After marrying husband George (who passed away 35 years ago) and raising daughter Marie, she returned to the Woollen Mills. Marie, who lives in Ballarat, was among the callers on her Mum’s big day on Monday. “The celebrations for Mum’s 105th were wonderful,” she said. “Everyone enjoyed

themselves, especially Mum; to be with her friends and residents from Rangeview and the staff who were wonderful in organising the whole day for a special birthday. “To have a Mum reach the age of 105 was something I never thought possible. “She was a very caring person.” Sadly, Unice passed away peacefully last Friday morning but the family said they were grateful they had such an enjoyable celebration together to mark Unice’s birthday, and wanted to share the joyous memories.

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Summer of the Seventeenth Doll A PRODUCTION of Ray Lawler’s classic play Summer of the Seventeenth Doll will visit the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Saturday, October 8. Lawler’s much loved tale of Queensland cane cutters and Melbourne barmaids has endured because the characters and their dilemmas are so true, beautifully observed, humorous and poignant. Directed by the award-winning Denny Lawrence and supported by a highly-experienced creative team, see it at 7.30pm with tickets available at www.wpacc.com.au.

Denis Walter to perform matinee show at WPACC BROADCASTER and television host, Denis Walter is celebrating four decades of his illustrious music career, presenting a special concert featuring songs from his new album Yesterday Once More at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on October 14. It features great Australian tracks including Easybeats ‘Friday On My Mind’ and ‘She’s So Fine’, the 1975 John Paul Young’s classic, ‘Yesterday’s Hero’, the Jon English classics ‘Six Ribbons’ and ‘Hollywood Seven’. A national treasure, hear Denis Walter’s unmistakable voice singing classic songs of the 60s and 70s during the matinee show starting at 10.30am with tickets at www.wpacc.com.au.

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(March 21 to April 19) This week could offer more opportunities for ambitious Lambs eager to get ahead. But, don’t rush into making decisions until you’ve checked for possible hidden problems.

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(April 20 to May 20) Some light begins to shine on professional and/or personal situations that have long eluded explanation. Best advice: Don’t rush things. All will be made clear in time.

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you might want to protest what seems to be an unfair situation, it’s best to keep your tongue and temper in check for now. The full story hasn’t yet come out.

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(June 21 to July 22) Work prospects are back on track. But, watch what you say. A thoughtless comment to the wrong person -- even if it’s said in jest -- could delay or even derail your progress.

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(July 23 to August 22) A colleague might try to goad you into saying or doing the wrong thing. It’s best to ignore the troublemaker, even if they rile your royal self. Your supporters stand with you.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Be

careful not to let your on-the-job zealousness create resentment with co-workers, who might feel you shut them out. Prove them wrong by including them in your project.

LIBRA

(September 23 to October 22) Although it’s not quite what you hoped for, use your good business sense to make the most of what you’re being offered at this time. Things will improve down the line.

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19) The Sea Goat’s merrier side dominates this week, and this means that, despite your usual busy schedule, you’ll be able to squeeze in parties and all sorts of fabulous, fun times.

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that special someone in your personal life a large, loving dollop of reassurance. That will go a long way toward restoring the well-being of your ailing relationship.

BREATHTAKING PERFORMANCE: Artists from the Victorian State Ballet will perform The Nutcracker at Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Thursday, December 8.

Enchantment with the Nutcracker ballet for Christmas

THE Victorian State Ballet will bring the world-famous Nutcracker to the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre this year, just in time for Christmas. The Nutcracker, a traditional classical ballet which originated in the 19th century, has been performed by ballet companies across the globe for decades, surging in popularity in the late 1960s. It is loosely based on the E.T.A. Hoffmann fantasy story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, about a girl who befriends

Tony Pantano performance postponed A PERFORMANCE by cabaret star Tony Pantano at the Da Vinci Social Club scheduled for Saturday, September 24 has been postponed due to the impact of the long weekend. Tony looks forward to visiting the Da Vinci Social Club in Wangaratta next year, performing on Saturday, March 18 in 2023.

a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve and wages a battle against the evil Mouse King. Audiences are taken on a journey with Clara at her Christmas party, when she ventures into her Nutcracker prince’s magical land. They will delight at the famous sugar plum fairy pas de deux, breathtaking snow scenes, a beautiful Christmas tree and party surprises. It’s a popular and powerful ballet set to a breathtaking musical score by Tchaikovsky

which will enchant children and grown-ups alike. The Victorian State Ballet is Victoria’s leading ballet company, established in 2003 under the expertise of Martin and Michelle Sierra. The pair felt the need to feed the artistic gap of Victoria’s arts community with a repertoire based on the grand ballets from the 20th century, neo-classical and contemporary ballets choreographed for the company. Its production of The Nutcracker has been described as

well-crafted and beautifully choreographed, showcasing the mesmerising skills of its star cast. A full-length ballet in two acts with beautiful costumes and staging, it’s a feast of outstanding classical ballet that continues to bring joy throughout the ages to all who see it. It’s also a perfect way to celebrate the spirit of the festive season with family and friends with limited tickets selling fast for the performance on December 8, available at www.wpacc. com.au.

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School holiday fun at the library

Enjoy open gardens fundraiser in October

JOIN author Ryan Butta as he discusses the forgotten history of the Cameleers in his book, The Ballad of Abdul Wade, at the Wangaratta Library on Friday, October 7. Ryan reveals a gritty alternative to history, exposing the untold debt Australia owes to the humble camel and the Afghans who brought them here and drove them through the outback. He will visit the library at 10.30am and bookings are essential by calling 5721 2366 or email library@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

SCHOOL holiday fun continues at the Wangaratta Library this week with activities for primary aged children including dream catcher weaving and decoration today from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Next Tuesday kids can design and paint their own book bag from 2.30pm to 3.30pm and on Wednesday, September 28 there will be fun rock painting from 10.30am to 11.30am. Bookings are essential by calling 5721 2366 or email library@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

WANGARATTA Friends of Lacluta will host an open gardens fundraising event involving three spectacular gardens in Wangaratta on Sunday, October 9. The gardens are in Park Lane, Stamps Lane and Boweya Road in Boweya and they will be open from 10am until 4pm with a Devonshire tea available all day at the Boweya garden and live music. Entry is $10 per garden, or $20 for all three gardens, with payment by cash only (no EFTPOS) and funds raised will support a range of projects helping communities in Timor Leste.

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KING VALLEY NEWS

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Judd family’s legacy to local art show LOCAL artists now have a new category to enter in this year’s King Valley Art Show, thanks to the generosity of the Judd family. The King Valley Art Show which will be held on Melbourne Cup Weekend now has the Tony Judd Local Artist Award - a $1000 prize offered in memory of Tony Judd’s support of the local community and his passion for the arts and it is funded entirely by the Judd family. The impacts of the bushfires and COVID-19 over the last three years have been devastating to the arts community by limiting the opportunities for artists to work and participate in art exhibitions. The award presents a real opportunity for local artists to show their artworks and potentially win $1,000. Tony and Jill Judd moved to the King Valley in 1965 to start farming tobacco in Cheshunt and later in King Valley. Along with farming, Tony was very committed to working with other community leaders to advocate and drive the development of country education and community health programs across the greater King Valley region and many have benefitted from his efforts over more than 25 years. In retirement, Tony and Jill became Friends of the King Valley Art Show, a passion founded in their childhood visits to the Bendigo Art Gallery and driven by their ongoing desire to support the community in the King Valley.

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Over the years their children and partners also contributed as Friends of the Art Show. In 2022 the Judd Family have increased their support significantly by fully funding the Local Artist Award in Tony’s name. Michael Ashby from the King Valley Arts committee said it was a testament to Tony’s contribution to the community over three decades for his family to honour him with such a prize. “Our local artists have a real opportunity to showcase their work and - potentially - win the Tony Judd Local Artist Prize of $1000,” he said. “The Judd Family exemplify how just about anyone can make a meaningful contribution to the arts - you don’t have to be a Lindsay Fox, Smorgon or Pratt. “Many artists have benefitted from the Judd family’s generosity via the King Valley Art Show.” With Tony’s passing in 2021, the Tony Judd Local Art Prize celebrates Tony’s commitment to the King Valley arts community, and local artists are encouraged to enter their best work in the category. The King Valley Art Show will be held on October 29 to 31 at King River Brewing and information on how to enter is available at www.kingvalleyarts.com. au.

WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host lunch at the Wangaratta Club today from 12 noon. Carpet bowls will run on Thursday and Monday from 12 noon, with cards (euchre) on Friday from 1.30pm, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday, also from 1.30pm - all at the group’s clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street, or in the adjoining St Patrick’s supper room. Next week, there will be a light luncheon at the clubrooms from 12.30pm. WANGARATTA Seniors Dance will be held on Friday, September 23 in the St Patrick’s supper room in Ford Street from 2pm to 4pm. Music will be provided by The Rustic Ramblers, with dance revision from 1.30pm to 2pm, and admission is $5, which includes afternoon tea. The event is held on the fourth Friday of each month. For more information, phone Margaret on 0407 357 226 or Ida on 0428 298 346. WASP Support Group for those Bereaved by Suicide next sessions are Wednesday, September 28 9:3011am (Teal Group) and 7-8:30pm (Purple Group) in the community room at the Wangaratta Library. BARNAWARTHA Hall will host a 100 year celebration birthday ball on Saturday, October 8.

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Moyhu Gymnastics 70 years THE Moyhu District Youth Club (Moyhu Gymnastics) is turning 70 this year and will celebrate with two events being held on November 12. There will be an afternoon tea and display from 2.30pm at the club in Bartley Street, where those who attend can watch a demonstration performed by current gymnasts. There will also be a historical display and booking is appreciated for catering and seating purposes at www.trybooking.com/CBZXX. An anniversary celebration semi-formal dinner will be held at 6.30pm that night, with tickets $25 and bookings at www.trybooking. com/CBZWR. More information by contacting moyhuyouthclub@gmail.com.

Whitfield trash and treasure THE trash and treasure outlet at the King Valley Community Memorial Hall in Whitfield is hopeful it will be able to re-open on Saturdays in October. However the date is weatherdependent - subject to completion of roadworks at the entrance -with more information available by contacting Angie on 5729 8487.

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LEGACY: Tony and Jill Judd (pictured), and their extended family, have been long-time supporters of the King Valley Art Show.

There will be dancing from 8pm to midnight, with a seven-piece old time dance band. Entry is $25 per person, and dress is ‘after five’, with supper provided. All welcome to celebrate this historic event. U3A Wangaratta will host a morning tea at the Wangaratta Library on Tuesday, October 11 from 10.30 am to 12.30pm to promote its program of courses for 2023. All interested seniors are welcome to attend. COME and try croquet at the Wangaratta Croquet Club on Wednesday, October 19 from 10am. All necessary equipment is provided, please wear flat, covered shoes, no bookings required. Phone 0429 166 016 for more information. GLENROWAN Indoor Carpet Bowls is held at Glenrowan Recreation Reserve Hall each Wednesday - arrive 12.45pm for 1pm start. The competition runs until 3.30pm-4pm, and is followed by afternoon tea. For details, phone Frank on 0409 662 462. ELDORADO Carpet Bowls is held every Thursday from 12.45pm at the Eldorado Community Hall. KEENAGERS Table Tennis plays on Mondays and Thursdays from 8am to

SOCIAL CALENDAR 10am at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. Morning tea provided - please bring your own cup. For more information, contact Trevor Wolfel on 0476 891 596. GROW, a peer support group for mental wellbeing, meets at Benalla’s Waminda Community House, 19 Ballintine Street, on Mondays from 10.30am. All welcome, no cost, phone 0448 052 769 for more information. WANGARATTA Concert Band rehearses on Mondays from 6.45pm to 9pm at the Avian Park Raceway Band Room in Newman Street. New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448. OSTINATO Wangaratta and District Community Choir meets each Tuesday from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Log Cabin, corner Faithfull and Chisholm Streets, Wangaratta. New members are welcome to join this enthusiastic and welcoming group of singers. LIFEBALL is played every Tuesday from 1pm on the basketball court at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Lifeball is a non-contact game of netball, designed by a doctor and physio for the safety of mature players, with no running, walking backwards or throwing high balls, but enjoying fun and friendship. For more information, phone 0418 574 404. WANGARATTA AL-Anon Family Group meets on Tuesdays from 1.30pm to 3pm at the backstage meeting room at St Patrick’s Hall in Ford Street. All welcome. If your life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, this group may be for you. Contact David on 0403 552 950 or Bev on 0449 516 828. WANGARATTA Symphony Orchestra rehearses each Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Wangaratta Baptist Church, 1 Sisely Avenue. New string and wind players are welcome to come along to rehearsals to try out. For more information, email wangsymphonyorchestra@gmail. com or call Chloe on 0413 775 027. WANGARATTA Toastmasters conducts its meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 6.45pm in the community room at the Wangaratta Library in Docker Street. For more information, contact Leah Walker at leahwalka@gmail.com

KING Valley community lunches will now be at the Cheshunt Hall on the first Thursday of the month. The next one will be held on October 6 with RSVP required one week prior by calling Lyn on 5729 8383 or 0427 270 551. BLOKES Time Out conducts regular gatherings and activities on the third Saturday of the month. For more information, visit gritandresilience@wangaratta.vic. gov.au CYCLING Without Age Wangaratta offers free tri-shaw rides to the elderly, and to people of any age with disabilities or reduced mobility. The group provides regular rides around Wangaratta to people living at home, or living in care. For more information, phone 0418 387 089 or email cwawangaratta@gmail.com TOPS weight supporting group meets at The Centre each Monday from 5pm to 6pm, offering encouragement and great company to support locals in managing their weight. For more information, phone 0458 374 261. WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group meets each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral. All welcome - for further information, call Keith Fleet on 0491 114 480, Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062 or Marlene O’Keefe on 0417 454 126. TO include your group‘s activities in this listing, email the details to skerwin@nemedia.com.

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Passed away peacefully at the Wangaratta Base Hospital on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the age of 93. Loving husband of Lorraine (dec) for 60 years. Adored father of Jannine and Sharon and father-in-law to Kelvin and Lionel. Devoted Grandpa to Hamish, Cory, Ashley and William. Great grandfather to Eric and Gwen. Always in our hearts.

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Passed away peacefully at Rangeview. Aged 105 years. Dearly loved wife of George (dec) and mother of Marie and son-in-law Trevor. At rest.

McNEIL, Gordon. The Wangaratta Central Combined Probus Club are deeply saddened by the passing of our past foundation member Gordon. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Gordon’s family on their sad loss from all club members. Gordon will be sadly missed by all.

29/10/1962 – 24/8/2022 Passed away peacefully in Brisbane QLD, formerly of Wangaratta. Loved son of Errol and Betty (both dec), brother of Kenny. Rest in peace. Further details please see northeastfunerals. com.au. Further update in Fridays Chronicle.

In lieu of ﬂowers a donation to Cancer Council Victoria in memory of Uni would be appreciated. Donations can be online at www.cancervic.org.au/donate/ Uni’s Funeral Service may be viewed via livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming

Passed away peacefully. Dearly loved wife of Marcus (dec), loving partner of Murray. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Suzi. Loved Nanna of Kacey and Jerry, James and Tayla. Great Nanna of Eva, Arlo, Remy and baby. Forever in our hearts. Please see this Saturday’s Border Mail for funeral details.

The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Laurice Kneen will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Monday, September 26, 2022 commencing at 2pm. Private cremation will follow the service. Laurice’s ceremony may be viewed via livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming In lieu of ﬂowers, a donation made in memory of Laurice to Australian Alzheimer’s Research Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Donations may be made online at https://donate.alzheimers.com.au

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Remembering you is easier, we do it every day, tomorrow we will be thinking of you in an extra special way. ~ Forever loved, Jane and Frankie xx STYLES, Thelma. September 21 2020. Mum, 2 years has passed. Your memory is my greatest treasure to hold you in my heart forever. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think about you. Love you. ~ Your son Terry.

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Dragons ladies fall short in decider By CHRIS HOWELL THE Wangaratta Dragons div three ladies came agonisingly close to taking out the double header this season, minor premiers and winner of the grand final, but just couldn’t get passed the Wodonga wonder goalie, all credit to her she was good. The weather played a big part in our loss, the ladies like to play a fast game with plenty of passing and close support, however, the rain, which I still claim was akin to a Darwin afternoon storm but with cold water instead of shower temperature, belted the ground for the majority of the second half. To the ladies’ credit, they kept playing attacking hock-

ey right up to the dying moments but they could not get into the circle for one last effort at bothering the score keeper and went down 2-1. The season’s goals we made were to play a more attacking game of hockey and finishing just shy of 90 goals seems reasonable enough to tick that box. However, the main objective was to get in the mix to make other clubs take note of what a smaller country club can achieve when the team works together and supports each other on and off the field. I’m very proud to say the ladies are one of the best teams I have been associated with, it’s been an absolute pleasure to see the advancement of both individual and

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collective team skills come together. The team is currently in that growth area of “do we have enough for two teams?” The goal now is to recruit enough players for a second team and for that to occur we need at least 26 to come along next season, so come along and bring a friend when training starts, at the very least you’ll get fit. Thanks very much to Daniel, all the committee members and the ladies who allowed me to be part of what I consider to be a very successful season, being minor premiers is an achievement that can’t be overlooked as it took all 21 games to finally get there. Until next season, Hills on 3...Wait! What? Who?

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TOGETHER: Lily Jones, Maisie Broomfield, Lotta Beyersdorf, Gema Winn, Emily Henschke cheer everyone on. PHOTOS: Zoe Henschke

ON A HIGH: Jackson Ingleton clears the bar.

WATCHING ON: Teo Valle, Kieran Hope, Brock Garratt, Lucas McCarson-Ilroy and Todd VanDerHeyden enjoyed the sun.

Athletics action at Wangaratta Primary School

PHOTO: Kylie Sampson

TAKING AIM: Emily Henschke tackles the vortex.

THE sun was out and shining as Wangaratta Primary School held their annual athletics carnival day in the first week of September. Teachers said it was an amazing day filled with energy, enthusiasm and great sportsmanship. Students came dressed to impress and showing a tonne of team spirit, supporting, cheering and encouraging each other as they strived to beat BIG EFFORT: Sophia Boyle gets ready for their personal best times and scores. shot put.

IN ACTION: Students in years 1/2 participate in tunnel ball.

ALL DRESSED UP: Lilly Jones, Pippa Semmens, Clara Jones, Darcie Jackson and Scarlett VanSchaik show their team spirit.

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Trio off to Masters Hockey Championships

FINGERS CROSSED: Georgia Clark left the court with a knee injury in Sunday’s preliminary final victory over Corowa-Rutherglen. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Clark racing to be fit for final

WANGARATTA Hockey Club will be well represented at this year’s Australian Women’s Masters Hockey Championships. Current players Sharon Watkins and Lesley Forman with past players Jo Hale and Kay Drummond are flying out to Cairns today to represent Victoria. The competition, open to players 34-years-old and up, has been running since 1985 and age divisions started in 1989. Each year the competition moves to a different state to act as host. For players wishing to represent Victoria, their journey began with selection trials back in early May, after which an initial squad was announced, and then the final team was named in June. Since then, players have been travelling to Melbourne for regular

BIG V MISSION: Sharon Watkins, Jo Hale and Lesley Forman will represent Victoria at the Australian Women’s Masters Hockey Championships which begin today. trainings in the lead up to the national championships. All four players have represented Victoria in previous years and are

looking forward to the chance to play for their state again, after COVID-19 interrupted the last two years. With Hockey Albury-Wodonga

(HAW) moving affiliation from Victoria to the ACT, this year also sees the first time players in the AlburyWodonga Hockey Association are eligible to represent the ACT. Eight players from HAW will be representing ACT across a number of age brackets, and seven wearing the Navy and White of Victoria. Bolstered by HAW and NSW train-on players, ACT will be sending teams for seven of the divisions, while Victoria has eight teams entered in each of the age divisions. Competition starts on Wednesday, September 21 with an opening ceremony. Victoria’s first game is on Friday against Queensland, with the team hoping to qualify for the semi-finals the following Thursday and then the final on Saturday.

By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA’S star shooter Georgia Clark is eagerly awaiting MRI results on her injured knee but is hopeful she’ll be able to step out on the court in Sunday’s grand final against Yarrawonga. Clark left the court in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s heroic preliminary final win over Corowa-Rutherglen, leaving Wangaratta players and spectators instantly fearing her season could be over. But Wangaratta’s star shooter will be doing everything she can to be available for the final game of the season as she tilts towards her first premiership in the black and white. “I’m still hoping I might be able to play but there’s a lot to consider,” Clark said. “If it was a normal game I’d probably have a couple of weeks off but it’s obviously different with a grand final. “There’s a few things I need to weigh up but fingers crossed I might be able to play.” Clark admitted that damage to her anterior cruciate ligament is in the back of her mind. “Netballer’s are prone to ACL injuries so that’s in the back of my mind but hopefully it’s something less minor like a hyper extension or something,” she said. “It’s not too painful and I’m weight baring and walking around on it so I guess that’s a good sign. “I had scans on Monday so I’ll wait for those results and get clarification from there.”

EXCITING: Ben Brisbourne, pictured with Gorokan Express, will debut Gigaton at Bendigo today.

Ben Brisbourne’s Gigaton primed for debut By WILLSON MACK BEN Brisbourne will debut a promising colt at Bendigo today. Gigaton will run his first start in race four, starting as the $2.60 favourite with star jockey Craig Williams in the saddle. The three-year-old has trialed well, winning three of his five trials or jumpouts with a second place finish at Cranbourne on September 5 his most recent. His Cranbourne trial is even more credible given he finished a head be-

hind group three winner Gunstock who went on to finish second at Flemington on Sunday. Brisbourne said Gigaton is primed to run a good race today “He’s a big, strong horse that has had some good education,” Brisbourne said. “He won a jump out at Wangaratta a month ago and finished second in a trial at Cranbourne which was a really solid run so he’s ready to go. “It looks to be a suitable track and we’ve got a good jockey on board so it’s up to him.”

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Gigaton was a $300,000 Ready To Run purchase and looks to be a galloper primed for bigger things so a win today would be a dream start to hopefully an exciting spring. “We were aiming for the Caulfield Guineas with him but we had to scratch that plan because it’s just come up a bit too soon,” Brisbourne said. “There’s a listed race on (Melbourne) cup week that we might aim him towards if he can run well today.” Brisbourne’s fellow three-year-old colt Lottwon was also nominated

for the Caulfield Guineas and after finishing second on debut last week, looks set to break his maiden in no time. “Lottwon would’ve been a chance for the guineas if he won last week so we’ll have to look at a different route for him as well,” Brisbourne said. “They’re both nice colts that will hopefully stand up over the spring. “Craig Williams trialed them both at Cranbourne and wants to stick with them over the spring as well which is great.”

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Young talent on show in V/Line Cup in Shepparton MORE than 20 young male and female footballers from the Wangaratta and District Junior Football League and Wangaratta’s female football club have kicked off their September school holidays by representing North East Border at the V/Line Cup in Shepparton. The players, in division one and two teams for boys, and in youth girls, are competing between September 19 and 21 alongside fellow players from across the North East in Victoria’s premier under 15s football championship, against Goulburn Valley, Gippsland, Barwon Cats, Greater Western Victoria Rebels, Pioneers and South East teams. The V/Line Cup provides a pathway to higher level talent programs, and for some can be the first step towards a career in the AFL or AFLW. Wangaratta Rovers Female Football Club has three representatives in the North East Border girls’ team Makenzie Clark, Amelie Thompson and Mia Johnston. In the division one boys’ team, WDJFL players se-

lected were Max Bihun (Imperials), Oscar Roberts (Imperials), Cooper Newton (Junior Magpies), Jaidyn Chee (Benalla Bulldogs), Tyler Thomason (Myrtleford), Trent Berry (Mansfield), Jack Hazeldine (Myrtleford), Rory Sammon (Benalla Bulldogs) and Harry Strepeikis (Myrtleford). Division two North East Border representatives from the WDJFL are Charlie Lugg (College), Tai Miller (Myrtleford), Riley Burrows (Junior Magpies), Kaeden Burrows (Junior Magpies), River Reeve (Mansfield), Hamish Willett (Benalla Giants), Declan O’Sullivan (Imperials), Cody Johnson (Centrals), Charlie Kerwin (Centrals), Chad Donald (Junior Magpies), Eden White (Tigers) and Parker Stamp (Imperials). REGION REPS: Wangaratta Rovers’ Mia Johnston, Amelie Thompson and Makenzie Clark are among the players who are representing AFL North East Border at the V/Line Cup, being held in Shepparton this week. PHOTO: Jess Whitehead

Retirement looks likely for loyal Hawk midfielder

LEGEND: Sam Carpenter may have played his last game in Sunday’s preliminary final loss to Yarrawonga. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

SAM Carpenter looks set to call time on his decorated football career. Carpenter has been the heart and soul of Wangaratta Rovers in recent years but Sunday’s preliminary final loss looks to be his last game with family and work now taking priority. The 35-year-old toyed with the idea of retirement last year but decided to play on with the Hawks looking like contenders for this season’s premiership. “I think my footy days are done,” Carpenter said.

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From back page “Apart from that, weather always plays a bit of a part so hopefully La Nina doesn’t play too much of a part, a wet summer.” With dwindling umpire numbers an ongoing concern, Kelly said the lucrative increase in pay for umpires had to come from somewhere and the clubs were happy to do it. Umpires can earn up to $200 per game for the 2022/23 season. “The clubs and the executive decided to increase their fees just to try and inspire some others

“You can’t play forever, unfortunately. “It would be good if you could but the young fellas just get too quick and the game gets too quick and passes you by. “I’ll let the dust settle but I’d say I might be an expert on the other side of the fence from now on.” Carpenter joined Wangaratta Rovers in 2013 and barring the 2015 season when he played for CorowaRutherglen, has been a Hawk since.

“Footy’s such a big commitment and you put a lot of time and effort into it,” he said. “My wife’s a great support with the young family but there comes a time when you have to put a bit back to the family and work and other things become more important than football. “Footy’s been a massive part of my life since I was a young fella. “I’ve loved the game and it’s going to be something that I’ll miss, that’s for sure.”

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to take it up,” he said. “We’ve had a couple of young kids put their hand up already so that’s good. “They’ll probably umpire with a more experienced fella so that’s good. “It’s not good that clubs and players have to fork out a few more dollars to play, that’s a disadvantage of it,

but it was just getting to the critical stage, so we had to bite the bullet and increase the fees a little bit.” If you are interested in becoming an umpire, contact WDCA secretary Wayne Cooper on 0439 494 027. The 2022/23 WDCA season begins Saturday, October 15.

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PINPOINT WANGARATTA’S Hannah Grady fires a pass of in her side’s victory over CorowaRutherglen. See more photos from the win and a big weekend of sport in snapshots on page 16. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

President Kelly Incoming g WDCA p president Justin Kellyy getting g g readyy for cricket season WITH the start of the cricket season less than a month away, the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association (WDCA) and their new head honcho are making final preparations to kick off the summer of cricket in the North East. Justin Kelly will lead the association through the 2022/23 season, taking the mantle from Greg Hoysted.

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A long-time servant of the association and executive, Kelly said the season was shaping up to be a strong one. “The last couple of seasons it’s started late due to COVID so hopefully it

should start on time,” he said. “Greg Hoysted gave us a fair bit of time up our sleeves to get organised, and said he didn’t want to do it. “He couldn’t fit it all in with his Benalla Bushrangers commitments on and off the field, as well as the Over 60s cricket, so something had to give. “I’ve been on the (WDCA) executive probably the

longest, got approached to put my hand up and do it by a couple of committee people, and that’s how it went. “There’s a good crew, probably 10 people from different clubs on the executive, we all chip in and it makes life easier for everyone.” Kelly said he aims for a smooth and largely uninterrupted season,

a novel goal given the previous two years. “We want to keep improving communication between clubs and players, it’s always a good thing to have a smooth communications via email or websites, which is probably easier than it was 20 years ago with social media,” he said. “I suppose COVID is still going to play a part.

“We’re going back to twoday cricket, some players might be available one week and they might not get COVID in the second. “So that’ll throw up a challenge, but we’ve brought in a rule to cover that where if teams are disadvantaged due to COVID they can bring someone in or someone up from A reserve to fill in for A grade. ■ Continued page 18

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