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STRIKE A POSE STRAP on those roller skates and practise your dance moves - there are still a few tickets remaining for next week’s Roller Disco organised by Wangaratta’s FreeZA group, Spilt Milk. Locals Ruby Bittner and Steph Grant are among those channelling the ‘80s vibe of the event, which will be held at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre on Sunday, July 31 from 12 noon to 4pm. There will be a session for all ages (12 noon to 2pm) and another tailored to young people (2pm to 4pm). For more details, see the full story on page 3. PHOTO: Rachel Harrop

STAFF absences due to COVID-19 and other illnesses have continued to be a consideration at the start of term three in local schools, which remain focused on flexible, proactive responses. Galen Catholic College principal Darta Hovey said at the beginning of this week, the school had 25 per cent of its staff (about 30 people) absent, requiring planned information nights to be postponed to run online next week. Mr Hovey said the absence situation had improved as the week progressed and staff returned from isolation periods, and information sent to families on Tuesday was aimed at ensuring the whole school community knew the plans that were in place. This included details of when staff shortages may trigger a “circuit-breaker”, which would require a year level between years seven to 10 to stay at home for a short period. “We want to be crystal clear, rather than people wondering, and be as proactive as we can, and as explicit as we

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can, so there is no surprise for kids and families, and I think that’s been well-received,” he said. Galen has postponed nonessential excursions, camps and professional learning to decrease the pressure on staffing, and continues to utilise available casual relief teachers (CRTs), the pool of which has also been impacted by illness. Planning for year 12 students’ final days will see the school’s traditional graduation celebrations switched to mid-October rather than post-exams to cater for any required postponements. Like Galen, Cathedral College Wangaratta has seen gradually increasing numbers of students adopt mask-wearing when indoors, a move which has been “strongly recommended” for those aged eight and over by the State Government, Independent Schools Victoria and the

Catholic Education Commission of Victoria. “We’re providing masks when students are going into chapel and gatherings like that; it’s just a matter of having a mask in your pocket, as you would a hanky or a tissue, for when you need it,” Cathedral College principal Nick Jones said. “We try to focus on the positives - that we are still together and back at school. “We are certainly conscious of (COVID), but we have started this term okay in terms of staffing. “We have a few CRTs in, but we also have some excursions and camps out, running in a modified way. “We certainly still have contingency plans in place. “We all go through waves, but flexibility and adaptability is the key. “If we can all co-operate and work together, we will be at school together. “The kids have learnt to be resilient, appreciative and grateful they’re at school, because they know the alternative.”

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City reaches the masses TRAVELLERS passing through Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station are being asked to visit the Rural City of Wangaratta via a major marketing and advertising campaign. Wangaratta council launched an immersive station domination campaign that will run for the whole of July, made possible with the use of part of its $500,000 advertising and promotion budget for 2022/23. Melburnians are invited to “’swap that sandwich for the scenery’’, “’the traffic for the trails’’ or the ‘’stairs for the skies’’ in a campaign that targets commuters by appealing to the idea of getting out the weekly grind. Prominent signage at Southern Cross Station promotes the rural city using imagery of some of the city’s greatest attractions to sell the message that Wangaratta is a great place to visit.

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It involves positioning a series of scenarios that compares an everyday activity with a ‘get away moment and there is a strong focus on the outdoors with iconic wineries, lookouts, lakes and trails taking centre stage. Artworks with variations of the ‘get away from the everyday’ slogan are displayed throughout the station and will include: large double sided hanging banners, 3m high lightboxes, 5m lift shaft lightboxes, platform glass barriers, main entrance signage, stair risers, and several floor graphics plus 85-inch television screens giving maximum exposure to potential visitors to the region. As part of the campaign, two weeks of live streaming activation will bring the best of the region direct to the Melbourne CBD. Winery sommeliers will

COME AND VISIT: The Rural City of Wangaratta’s ‘station domination’ sends viewers a message that there’s better place to be than experiencing the daily grind of the city. appear on the streaming screen to interact with commuters in Melbourne, inviting them to put their sense of smell to the test with a series of fun activities. Passers-by will also be able to be transported to the region through a virtual reality experience, providing

a two-minute taster of the scenery, the trails, the skies and the cellar doors. Additional activation includes hopping into a hot air balloon basket for a selfie, and popcorn giveaways as part of the promotion to encourage visitation to the region.

Cr Dave Fuller said the Rural City of Wangaratta is competing with all the other regional cities in the state and now is the time to market the area enticing people to visit, but also potentially move to live in the area in the future. He said it might be people who are looking to move to the area in two years’ time and there are blocks of land that can be bought and plenty of jobs on offer in the area. “It could be medical professionals who are looking to move to Wangaratta once they graduate to start up work at the hospital, or it might be someone who currently works for a council in a metro area and they are looking for greener fields,” Cr Fuller said. The Rural City of Wangaratta region will be on show to more than 1.4 million

people who pass through Southern Cross. Sadie Tilleray, Rural City of Wangaratta marketing and communications specialist, said an activation of this scale was a first for council. “We are incredibly excited about the live-streaming activities between Southern Cross Station and wineries in the King Valley region,” she said. Director of sustainability and culture, Stephen Swart, said the campaign will drive visitation to the area and showcase the incredible region as a premier travel destination. “More tourists and visitors to our region brings with it an economic boost,” he said. “Visitors spending time in our hotels, motels, restaurants and businesses, that’s what we want to see as an outcome of this campaign.”

Buses to replace trains from today until Monday BUSES will replace Craigieburn Line trains between Essendon and Broadmeadows from 9pm tonight to the last service on Sunday due to work as part of the recent level crossing removal in Glenroy, as well as important maintenance to the Seymour and Shepparton lines. All trains will also be replaced by buses between Essendon and Craigieburn from the first to the last service on Monday. Passengers are asked to allow up to 40 minutes extra for their journey. Changes on the Seymour and Shepparton lines begin from 7.30pm tonight from Seymour and the 9.30pm from Southern Cross Station. Coaches will then replace all trains between Southern Cross Station, Seymour and Shepparton until the last service on Monday. Replacement coaches will be a mix of express and stopping all stations coaches, and will add an extra 60 minutes to the journey. Coaches will not pick up or drop off at Essendon Station. Passengers are encouraged to visit ptv.vic.gov.au/disruptions for more information and to plan their journey.

IN MEMORY OF KAREN: A pear tree has been planted in memory of former Rural City of Wangaratta employee Karen Chetcuti at the Whorouly Recreation Reserve. The tree replaces another tree which was damaged during recent storms. The pear tree was planted on Tuesday in Karen’s favourite spot where she liked to watch the local footy. Karen, who was a Whorouly resident, died in tragic circumstances in 2016. INSET: A plaque has been installed next to the tree in memory of Karen Chetcuti. YOUR LOCAL

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CFA members’ exemption Volunteers unable to turnout due to vax rules urged g to engage g g in critical training g

By RYAN MALCOLM A SENIOR local CFA official has lauded a move to reintegrate CFA members left in the lurch as a result of vaccination mandates. As part of the pandemic orders, emergency service workers over the age of 18 without an exemption were expected to have received a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccination, with those who

have received two doses or fewer excluded from being able to turnout or attend brigade meetings. However, under recently revised orders, double vaccinated existing members will be permitted to engage in critical training in the field, allowing them the opportunity to maintain their connection with the volunteer organisation. “CFA has been responsive

to the restrictions the vaccination mandate has brought for members,” Wangaratta Group officer Lachie Gales said. “There are a lot of members that don’t need vaccinations at all in their workplaces or everyday lives now - it’s a personal choice. “It has been difficult for them to engage as they’d like to. “Previously they couldn’t

do anything for CFA outside their homes - it’s really positive members can stay in touch with CFA and their training.” Mr Gales said Wangaratta Group had been largely unaffected by the vaccination mandates, however, the most recent round of brigade elections had been conducted without members who were yet to meet state requirements.

A CFA spokesperson said State Government mandates around a third booster would continue to be enforced by the fire authority, however it was unlikely the winter fourth booster would become a necessity among CFA ranks. Eligibility for the fourth booster was recently expanded to include all individuals over the age of 30. “CFA’s number one prior-

ity is the health and safety of our members and the broader community,” the CFA spokesperson said. “CFA is required to follow the pandemic orders to ensure emergency service workers are fully vaccinated (boosted) with an approved COVID-19 vaccination. “New recruits are still required to provide evidence of three vaccination doses.”

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DISCO VIBES: Ruby Bittner and Steph Grant hope locals enjoy next week’s Roller Disco at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre. PHOTO: Rachel Harrop

ROLL INTO ‘80s VIBE

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IT will be third time lucky when Wangaratta’s FreeZA group, Spilt Milk, hosts its long-awaited Roller Disco on Sunday, July 31. The free event, which will be held at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre from 12 noon to 4pm, was originally to be held in COVID-19 ravaged 2020, and was postponed for a second time in 2021 due to restrictions. Rural City of Wangaratta youth development officer Rachel Harrop said it would be exciting to finally see wheels roll on the disco, and members of Spilt Milk were

looking forward to seeing locals enjoy the afternoon. It will begin with a family/ all-ages session running from 12 noon to 2pm, followed by another tailored to young people (2pm to 4pm) on court one at WSAC. Carrying an ‘80s theme, the event could be the perfect chance for local ‘Stranger Things’ fans to imagine they’re hitting the roller rink, just like the characters in the show’s recently-released fourth season. There will be a DJ pumping out some fantastic disco tunes, and the WSAC café will be open from 1pm to 3pm to replenish the energy of roller-skaters, who are encouraged

to come dressed-up to win prizes. Roller-skating again became a popular pastime during the pandemic, and Rachel said people were welcome to BYO skates, or the Malt Shop Rollers would be on hand with extra skates if required. Bookings are essential for the event, which is drug, smoke, vape and alcohol-free, and they can be made by visiting www.linktr.ee/ WangarattaYouthServices (the link is available in the bio of the RCoW’s Youth Services Facebook page). If anyone who has tickets is unable to attend, they are encouraged to cancel their tickets online.

NORTHEAST Health Wangaratta (NHW) has introduced temporary changes to its entry policy to keep staff and patients safe as COVID-19 case numbers rise. The number of people allowed to visit patients and accompany adult clients has now been reduced to one (previously two). Visiting hours are 12 noon2pm and 5pm-7pm. COVID case numbers for Wangaratta this week were 52 on Monday, 53 on Tuesday and 55 on Wednesday, with 284 active cases. There are 906 COVID-19 cases in hospital in Victoria as of Wednesday - with 36 active cases in ICU, including nine on a ventilator, and an additional nine cleared cases in ICU. Anyone visiting the NHW should only attend if they are well and will be asked to wear an N95 mask upon entry. “We have been planning for the expected surge in cases of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses,” NHW chief executive officer Libby Fifis said. “This temporary reduction in visitors will be in place until the end of winter, when it will be reviewed.” There have been no changes to the entry policy for maternity services and clinics, paediatric and special care nursery patients and end of life visits, which are:

End of life visits: Two visitors at any one time, not restricted to visiting hours and no restriction on the total number of visitors per day. Paediatric and Special Care Nursery: Two parents/ guardians. Not restricted to visiting hours. Maternity Services and Clinics: The support person, not limited to visiting hours. One additional visitor is also permitted (including children of all ages during visiting hours only). Exemptions to visiting restrictions will be approved on a case-by-case basis. For more information visit NHW’s website www.nhw.org. au/covid19/. Community members are also reminded that free testing for COVID-19 remains at the Vincent Road screening clinic. The screening clinic is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am11am. No appointments are required. Both PCR tests and packs of rapid antigen tests (RATs) are available. The screening clinic is located at 53-61 Tone Road, Wangaratta and is accessed from the rear via Vincent Road. For more information on testing for COVID-19 visit https://www.northeasthealth. org.au/covid-19/.

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A WANGARATTA man alleged to have strangled his partner is also facing rape allegations after the pair met at a Wangaratta motel at the weekend. The 37-year-old fronted Wangaratta Magistrates Court from police custody this week, making an unrepresented bail application which was promptly refused by Magistrate Lance Martin. Senior Detective Surrey Hunter told the court the accused and his alleged victim had been together for around seven months, with a family violence intervention order in place preventing the accused from visiting his partner’s rural city address if alcohol-affected. Snr Det Hunter told the court the pair had arranged to meet up at the address on Friday even-

ing, when the accused allegedly became violent and blamed his partner for a number of family violence breach incidents for which he is set to face court next month, in the belief he may face jail time. The accused allegedly punched the woman to the head and choked her, before allegedly attempting to have intercourse without her consent, an allegation Snr Det Hunter said police were still investigating. The victim was subsequently transported to Northeast Health Wangaratta and then Albury Wodonga Health, when doctors were said to have identified red marks and bruising around her neck and the back of her throat consistent with strangulation. Following his arrest on Sun-

day evening, the accused allegedly told police he had visited the motel but denied allegations of assault and rape. Previous charges of family violence, including allegations the accused urinated on his partner’s head and threatened to force her into a wood heater after discussing a potential breakup on July 3, as well as ripped chunks of her hair out following a disagreement on June 3, were also detailed to the court. On both occasions, breath tests conducted by police found the accused was alcohol-affected. Defending himself in court, the accused, who has a criminal history dating almost 20 years, said the latest string of offending had been the result of his most recent relationship.

“I’ve been dating a mentally ill lady for seven months,” he alleged. “I know I was not so good years ago - before I got with her I’d been out of trouble a lengthy period of time. “I’ve just got a soft heart and I fell for it.” Mr Martin said the accused’s aggravated assault on a female was “a serious example of that offending”, and said the complainant in the matter had become extremely fearful of his actions. “The sheer number of alleged breaches do demonstrate you’re at a real risk of reoffending,” he said. He refused bail, and ordered the man be remanded in custody to reappear before the court on August 15.

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KILLAWARRA’S Charlotte Mullens has received a $5000 boost to her Deakin University studies from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Victoria. Through the annual Give Them Wings scholarship program, Charlotte will receive the financial assistance to assist as she studies a Bachelor of Vision Science at Deakin. The scholarship also gives her the chance to spend a day on the road or in the air with one of RFDS Victoria’s patient transport or primary health care teams. Charlotte, who was dux of Wangaratta High School in 2020, is one of four scholarship recipients from across Victoria in the latest cohort of first-year university students receiving support from the Give Them Wings program. The scholarships have been offered by RFDS Victoria since 2012 to university students from rural Victorian communities who are studying nursing or an allied health discipline. RFDS Victoria recognises that students from rural and remote locations often face additional expenses when undertaking their studies, including covering travel and accommodation costs, so the scholarship program seeks to help them complete their courses. It also aims to encourage students to seek employment in regional or rural Victoria upon graduation, and to put their vital skills to work in the communities that need them most. Charlotte said she was inspired to pursue optometry as she believed vision “so informs the way we perceive the world and the way we live”. Having spent time working at Wangaratta Eyecare, she said she had witnessed how much of a difference an improvement in this aspect of health could make.

STUDY ASSISTANCE: Killawarra’s Charlotte Mullens, with parents Phillip and Mandy, at the presentation of her scholarship from Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria. She was also inspired by the way continuity of care - particularly in rural and regional areas - could enable professionals to assist people through different stages of their lives. Charlotte said she was looking forward to the practical element of the scholarship, which would give her the chance to see a program run by the RFDS in conjunction with the Australian College of Optometry in action in rural areas of Victoria. She said the importance of the $5000 scholarship money had been even more pertinent in recent weeks, as discussion at university turned to the cost of equipment required for the course, which could be around $8000.

“It will be symbolic that the money will go towards equipment, as it will be something tangible I will use for a long time which will be a reminder of the support,” she said. “Also (as part of the recent celebration for this year’s scholarship recipients), I got to meet an optometry mentor, which was fabulous; the money is important in terms of purchasing equipment, and so is creating those opportunities and connections.” RFDS Victoria chief executive officer Scott Chapman congratulated Charlotte and her fellow Give Them Wings winners, describing them as role models for other country students interested in health careers. “We’re delighted to give these

students a flying start at university in that crucial first year of study,” he said. “By supporting health care students in the early stages of their careers, they are more likely to complete their studies and return to their local communities to work.” The work experience component of the scholarships is highly coveted by health care students, and is a key part of RFDS Victoria’s goal to help improve health outcomes across Victoria by supporting rural workforce development and training. “The bush needs more health care workers of all kinds, and we are proud to support the next generation of rural health care professionals,” Mr Chapman said.

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Wangaratta Group turns out in force CFA Wangaratta Group members have walked away major winners at this year’s Spirit of CFA Awards, with 12 recipients recognised for their ongoing work to protect the community. Recently held in Bendigo, the awards ceremony acknowledged outstanding achievements from firefighters from across the state with this year’s awards, as well as the 2020 awards which had previously been delayed as a result of COVID-19. Headlined by South Wangaratta CFA stalwart the late Michael Daws, who received a commendation as part of the 2020 individual excellence in inclusion and fairness award, representatives from four different Wangaratta Group brigades received major awards or commendations, namely: • Excellence in Inclusion and Fairness Award: 2020 Team Award - Travis Ledger, Clayton Henderson, Emma Cleal, Simon Williamson, Tim Loffler, Bernie Reynolds,

Emma Williamson, Rick Robl - Killawarra Fire Brigade management team;  Senior Award: Kevin Atteridge - Springhurst Fire Brigade;  Excellence in Partnership Development Award: 2020 Individual Award - Garry Nash - South Wangaratta Fire Brigade; and  Excellence in Interagency or Group Cooperation: 2020 Individual commendation - Lachlan Gales - Wangaratta North Fire Brigade. CFA acting chief officer Gavin Thompson congratulated all recipients and finalists on their outstanding achievements. “CFA is incredibly proud of its members, and it is great to see our members recognised for their contributions to both our organisation and local communities,” he said. “Their dedication and effort are essential to assisting us in achieving our mission, which is to protect lives and property.”

TEAM PRIDE: Killawarra brigade members (from left) Tim Loffler, Scott Williamson, Emma Williamson, Emma Cleal and Travis Ledger were on hand to accept their team excellence award at the weekend. PHOTO: Brooke Ledger

Jail for gun, drug crimes A MAN known to frequent the North East, including Myrtleford and Wangaratta, has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, after he was found in possession of a homemade handgun days after stealing a motor vehicle in Wodonga. Alexander Brown, 26, appeared via video at Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to a slew of charges including possessing and trafficking a drug of dependence, retention of stolen goods and possess a prohibited weapon, following his arrest at a Gapsted property last October.

Defendant to serve another 100 days y in prison p A raid of the property by heavily armed police officers on October 28 found the accused in an upstairs bedroom, in possession of a leather bag containing 10.4 grams of methylamphetamine, a ziplock bag containing Suboxone and a bottle containing Oxymetholone. A homemade revolver was also located inside the bag, while a stolen Volkswagen containing stolen bank and identification cards was located at the rear of the home, where police found a taser in the vehicle’s door. Charges including armed

robbery and reckless conduct endangering life were withdrawn by crown prosecutor Jessica Fallar last week, after police had initially alleged Brown had shot a 40-year-old Wangaratta man on October 22. Brown also pleaded guilty to attempting to fraudulently obtain Medicare benefits, after he lodged a claim for an almost $6000 procedure which doctors confirmed had never taken place in 2018. A sum of $581.70 was ultimately paid to Brown by Medicare providers, who

later made him aware of the false claim and subsequent debt. On Wednesday, the court heard Brown had been released from New South Wales prison on October 14, shortly thereafter breaching the terms of his Intensive Corrections Order (ICO) by leaving the state, when a warrant for his arrest was issued on October 16. Defence counsel Tim Fitzpatrick said his client had spent 265 days in prison since his arrest, and had limited access to rehabilitation courses due to frequent and

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PERFORMING FOR A CAUSE: Beth Code and Georgina Stallard will perform together at the Dining for Their Future event on August 6, supporting Wangaratta’s Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

YOUNG local performers will be part of the entertainment at a fundraising dinner on Saturday, August 6 for Wangaratta’s Big Brothers, Big Sisters program. Bec Lanham, a member of the Wangaratta Big Brothers Big Sisters community partnership, said showcasing young talent at the Dining for Their Future event at the Da Vinci Club in Pyles Lane was a perfect way to highlight the mentoring program’s focus on helping young people to see their future. Along with entertainment from guitarist Brett McClen, entertainment will be provided on the night by young people Georgina Stallard (performing with Beth Code), and fellow performers Mieke Bosland and Taylah Jenkin. “By including these young women in our event, we give them the opportunity to express themselves, promote their talents, and encourage them in their future aspirations,” she said. “The more young people can see the reality of their future, the more encouraged they will be to pursue something that may seem just a little out of reach.” Big Brothers Big Sisters,

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which has recently returned to operation in Wangaratta, has been serving young people in Australia since 1978. The program works by connecting young people with mentors to help them see their future. Big Brothers Big Sisters relies heavily on volunteers and donations to meet the needs of those it supports, and received more than $47,000 during the GIVE Wangaratta Pitch Up event earlier this year, which led to the group meeting its target of 10 trained mentors being in place by the end of June. Match-ups with young people are currently taking place. “We have 10 mentors and more than 30 young people needing support just from one school alone. It is our mission to pro-

vide mentors to as many children and teens as we can,” Bec said. “The need is enormous, and with funds available at the moment, we have the ability to mentor 15 young people. “Our ultimate aim is to have sponsorship arrangements so we know we have consistent funds.” The August 6 fundraising dinner will offers locals the chance to further support the program, which is set to change and enrich the lives of the young people involved, as well as their mentors. Tickets are $75 per person for the evening, which includes a two-course dinner with a glass of wine (and drinks at bar prices), and proceeds from ticket sales and from a raffle and silent auction on the night will go to supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters in the rural city. “We have had some generous donations to the raffle and silent auction; I’m always amazed at the way people in our community give, even at times like this,” Bec said. To purchase a ticket for the event, which will run from 7pm to 10pm on August 6 at the Da Vinci Club, visit https://events. humanitix.com/big-brothersbig-sisters-wangaratta-diningfor-their-future.

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VISITORS are in for a treat when Sam Miranda King Valley hosts its inaugural long lunch event in August to celebrate the opening of its spectacular cellar door some 15 years ago. While it seems a long time in the making, time has flown by since the landmark building opened in 2007; the first contemporary space of its kind for the burgeoning King Valley wine region. Sam Miranda said the family, who purchased the Oxley site in 1997, were travelling down quite often from New South Wales when they began to realise the potential the place could have. He said while they built the winery in 1998, they had dreams of creating a wine destination which would make the most of the ideal location. “We backed the region and ourselves, and we liked the architect’s style, simplicity and functionality so we pretty much left it in their hands to design it,” he said. “A fair bit went into the construction and it’s definitely a statement piece - more like a piece of art or sculpture than a building - but at 15 years old it still looks like it’s just been built which is testament to the architect.” A subterranean passage leads into the underground

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cellar door that has a cool, brutalist design but is flooded with light from expansive glass and a tower that can be seen from miles around. Sam says it’s one of those buildings that people who visit regularly find more to appreciate each time they come, understanding the way it functions and flows. These days it is also home to a popular restaurant which offers a Mediterranean menu of dishes often designed around what is grown in the ever-expanding vegetable garden. It’s also where visitors can sample the tradition of over 80 years of Miranda family winemaking, started by Sam’s grandfather Francesco Miranda (“Pop”) in Griffith in 1939 and continued by his father Salvatore (also Sam, and later also known as Pop) who passed away six years ago in August. So it’s fitting this event will be “Pop’s Long Lunch with Sam” in honour of the patriarchs, with Sam junior looking forward to selecting special wines from the range of vintages he has produced in the King Valley since 2004 and stored in “Pop’s Cellar”.

SPECIAL CELEBRATION: Winemaker Sam Miranda looks forward to celebrating more than 80 years of family winemaking and the construction of their landmark cellar door during the 2022 Pop’s Long Lunch in August. PHOTO: Belinda Harrison “We’re looking forward to enjoying some wines in Dad’s memory, now that we can all get back together again,” said Sam. “We’ll explore some of the King Valley wines we’ve made over that time and see how they’re travelling and which ones are ageing the best.” Those who come along can look forward to spending the afternoon with the Miranda family, sampling Italian varietals such as Sangiovese and

Nebbiolo, perhaps a 2004 Durif and some of their early Cabernet and Shiraz. They’ll be matched to a six course Mediterranean style menu which is being developed by the restaurant’s chefs to highlight seasonal produce and enhance the food and wine experience. Sam said he looking forward to catching up with many of his long-time wine club members who have supported the family from the

beginning, in what will be a relaxed, informal but truly festive affair. It’s also one they hope will become an annual event. The 2022 Pop’s Long Lunch with Sam will be held on Saturday, August 13 from 12pm until 5pm. Tickets are $150 per person all inclusive, available now by visiting https://www.sammiranda.com.au/event/popslong-lunch-with-sam/ or call 5727 3888.

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SHARING OUR GLENROWAN DESIGN We’re ready to share our Glenrowan design with community. We understand the community is passionate about how Inland Rail is delivered in Glenrowan. That is why we are opening a shopfront in town and sharing the progress of our design through a 3D visual animation. Our Glenrowan shopfront will be open from Monday 25 July. Our normal opening hours will be Mondays 12pm–4pm. We are extending these hours initially, so everyone has a chance to come into our shopfront and talk to our team about the project.

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Schools, hospital take precautions LOCAL institutions are increasingly pivoting to manage a spike in COVID cases throughout the North East, despite no mandated measures forthcoming. Messaging from the State Government has refused to re–implement mask–wearing and social distancing as a steadfast rule, particularly in the midst of a fast–approaching election cycle. It’s been left to the general population to act within reason in the face of increasing transmission, and the habits and knowledge garnered during a tumultuous two year COVID–onslaught are increasingly returning throughout the rural city. Earlier this week, Northeast Health Wangaratta was forced to delay an autumn expansion of its visitor policy, instead allowing only one visitor or accompanying adult to visit patients each day until at least the end of winter as part of an effort to limit risk factors for patients and staff. Similarly, local schools have been forced to manage staff shortages as a result of ongoing COVID–19 and flu transmission, and have outlined contingency plans in the event a widespread outbreak causes major disruptions to students‘ learning. With more than 900 people currently hospitalised across the state COVID–positive, it’s vital that local residents take the lead of local organisations, continue to act with compassion and take necessary steps to reduce transmission risks. Isolate if unwell, wear a mask where possible in indoor spaces, and seek a booster shot of a vaccine if eligible. Every preventative measure you can take saves lives and helps prevent more severe restrictions.

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Tree loss to continue at hands of ARTC THE recent articles and letters regarding our management of large and significant trees in and around the rural city (who can forget how Christensen’s Lane used to look and what the Osboldstone Road/Sisley Avenue site will likely become?) should concern every citizen and visitors. Regrettably the destruction of our mature canopy trees has not stopped. The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) in its most recent iteration of the grand plan for an underpass at our local railway station calls for the removal of all mature vegetation on the eastern approach (page 14 of the ARTC Response to Heritage Victoria). This, of course, refers to the magnificent lemon scented eucalypts and other vegetation on the site. These trees were planted to commemorate major milestones in the development of the railway system in Victoria. In my enquiries of the ARTC 14 months ago I was assured that the trees would not be removed or damaged during the construction of the underpass. I had accepted the fact that the existing pedestrian footbridge(s) were doomed. Sadly, the reality is very different. With these pesky trees gone all residents will enjoy an uninterrupted view of seven metre high, fast moving and noisy double deck container trains. That should bring in the tourists. I am not angry at feeling misled and patronised, just saddened. Goodness knows what the Stationeers who have worked so hard over many years to beautify the railway station and surrounds must be thinking. I can only hope that the generations following me can do a better job of managing progress without the irrevocable loss of our heritage. Les Lambert, Wangaratta

Thank you for donating to animal rescue THANK you to all the thoughtful people who have donated to Dunroamin Animal Rescue in the tins located around Wangaratta. And thankyou to the thoughful business owners like Scott from Butler’s Pantry, Norma at the Appin Street Milk Bar, Kate at Madem Espresso and Erin at Shelley’s Bakery for hosting the tins. All the donations will go to Dunroamin who do so much to look after animals who have been treated so terribly - just visit their

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CREATIVE CELEBRATION: RiverArts founder Linda Syers (pictured) is saying thank you to students and families for their support over the past semester by holding a student art show in the creative space on Sunday from 4pm until 6.30pm. The event will showcase artwork from weekly classes held in terms one and two. RiverArts is located at King River Café in Oxley and more information on classes is available via Facebook or call 0412 051 429. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling website to see what great work they do and how cruel some people can be. How do people in authority who are supposed to care for these beautiful animals continue to let such horrible things happen. I know what it is like to see a dog starving and complain to authorities and nothing is done. Don’t let that happen to you; if you see cruelty to animals contact the authorities and demand action until something is done. Don’t give up. Maree Parkinson, Wangaratta

Transition to net zero requires certainty THE Albanese Government is right to stick to its election commitment of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 43 per cent by 2030. The MCA supports sensible reform to set Australia on the necessary course of reducing national emissions sustainably over time. This is achievable with consultation, collaboration and certainty over targets set. Any proposal for post-2030 should be in line with Australia’s requirements under the Paris Agreement’s existing architecture. The MCA and its member companies support the Paris Agreement’s goal of global net-zero emissions by 2050 and is taking rapid action to reduce emissions. Tania Constable, Minerals Council of Australia chief executive officer

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Worldskills is set to push TAFE students to the limit

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GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE celebrated the launch of the Worldskills competition on Monday with a morning tea held at the Wangaratta GOTAFE Docker Street campus. Every two years the Worldskills competition provides a platform for TAFE apprentices, trainees and students across regional Victoria to demonstrate their talents across their chosen industries. It’s a a three day event where each student has their skills tested against the clock, criteria and the best apprentices from across their region.

GOTAFE chief executive officer Travis Heeney said it’s an outstanding opportunity for students to showcase their skills within their chosen trade. “Worldskills is a key and important part of TAFE and represents everything TAFE stands for,” he said. There will be around 140 competitions held in Victoria and just above 40 trades across 42 different regions in Australia. Competitions will run from July to October at the GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE campuses. Worldskills’ Victorian regional manager Mick Prato

said the competition is a great way to promote vocational education and training, as most of the work done during a TAFE course doesn’t often get put on display. Mr Prato said the motivation behind the competition is putting students into real life scenarios where they must find the fine line between speed and accuracy in their work. At the end of the regional competition, competitors have the opportunity to win a gold, silver or bronze medal and go onto the next stage of national competition and even compete internationally.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN: Worldskills Victorian regional manager Mick Prato, student life advisor at GOTAFE Jodie Gottschling and industry and business engagement manager at Wodonga TAFE Chris Rogers will be overseeing the Worldskills competitions across the GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE campuses. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Nats launch new energy policy By STEVE KELLY THE Nationals Party has released a new energy policy ahead of the 2022 state election that aims to offer energy bill relief in times when mortgage interest rates, inflation and fuel prices continue to climb. Within the policy homeowners will be able to access a solar battery rebate even if they’ve already accessed a PV panel rebate under the existing Solar

Batteryy rebate access rules more liberal under The Nationals’ p plan Homes Victoria Program. Nationals’ deputy leader Emma Kealy said their plan will support installation of solar power and battery storage for one million Victorian homes, with new rebates that will put up to $4400 back in Victorian’s pockets. “The good news is this rebate will double for eligible rental households,” she said. “The Nationals will lead the way by installing solar

panels across public infrastructure, including schools and social housing.” The policy also includes a $1 billion Victorian Hydrogen Strategy to support the research, development and adoption of clean hydrogen technologies. The State Government activated the Solar Homes program in August 2018 allowing homeowners to access a cash rebate off the cost on

solar panels, along with nointerest loans to help pay for system up front. Wangaratta-based Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy said The Nationals’ policy is much broader than the policy that Labor has in place. “As well as offering greater financial rebates, this policy covers more than just solar, focusing on reaching 50 per cent renewable energy by

2030 through the use of gas and hydrogen, which will open up and explore new innovations in technology,” he said. “The Nationals are giving more Victorians the options to install solar power and save money and care about ensuring that all Victorians have their fair share. “A Nationals and Liberal Government will continue to push Victoria to lead the way

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Redevelopment update Major redevelopment works at NHW are transforming key areas of the hospital to meet the growing need for acute health services in Wangaratta and the broader Central Hume catchment of more than 90,000 people that NHW serves. About each portion of the project New Short Stay Unit

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The new 8 bed Short Stay Unit is complete and operational. It is where patients are located after being initially assessed in the Emergency Department.

The Emergency Department is being expanded to include a negative pressure isolation room, behavioural assessment room, consultation room, triage spaces, resuscitation bays, and 9 new treatment bays.

Refurbished Maternity Ward To be completed by the end of 2022 Work on the Maternity Ward includes a new assessment room, new monitoring room, conversion of one birth suite to include a bath for water immersion, an update ˧ˢ ˧˛˘ ˆˣ˘˖˜˔˟ ʶ˔˥˘ ˁ˨˥˦˘˥ˬʟ ˡ˘˪ ˢ˙Ё˖˘˦ʟ ˔˗ˠ˜ˡ˜˦˧˥˔˧˜˩˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˘˗˨˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˦ˣ˔˖˘˦ ˙ˢ˥ ˦˧˔˙˙ʮ ˔ˡ˗ ˡ˘˪ Ђˢˢ˥ ˖ˢ˩˘˥˜ˡ˚˦ throughout.

New ICU Complete The new 12 bed Intensive Care Unit is located above the Emergency Department and Medical Imaging areas of the hospital. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas (pictured) visited the new ICU last week.

Preparing for your visit to hospital With a high amount of construction taking place at NHW, there continues to be construction noise and temporary loss of some rooms while work is carried out. Anyone who has a planned stay in the hospital is encouraged to bring noise cancelling headphones and to raise any concerns they have with staff. For maternity patients, there will also be short periods of disruption, including: - Temporary loss of one of the four birthing suites - Temporary relocation of the Special Care Nursery to the adjacent Surgical Ward Throughout these works every effort will be made to ensure each parent has the birthing experience they have planned.

Expanded Medical Ward and Paediatrics Ward To be completed by the end of 2022 This is the largest part of the redevelopment. On completion there will be 40 Medical Ward beds (up from the current 29) and a new 8 bed Paediatrics Ward.

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Andrews aware of branch stacking VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews was aware of a Labor Party scheme to misuse electorate office staff for political campaigning but did not realise the plan would go against party rules. The admission was revealed in extracts of Mr Andrews’ evidence to Operation Watts - a joint inquiry from the Independent Broad-based Anticorruption Commission and Victorian Ombudsman into branch stacking in Victorian Labor. The integrity watchdogs published their special 233page report into the opera-

tion on Wednesday. The premier previously refused to confirm if he was interviewed in the inquiry. But according to extracts of Mr Andrews’ evidence, the premier admitted he was aware of what fellow MP John Lenders - the architect of the so-called “Red Shirts” scheme - was proposing to do “in a general sense”. The Red Shirts rorting scandal involved the misuse of taxpayer funded electorate staff for campaign purposes ahead of the 2014 election and was subject to a separate ombudsman inves-

tigation finalised in 2018. “I was aware that it was about engaging staff to be involved in campaigning,” the premier told the latest inquiry. “My recollection is that at no point did I have a sense that what was being proposed was not in accordance with the rules or advice from Parliamentary Services. “My memory of it is that it was - pooling arrangements have been part of parliamentary parties for quite some time, our party and others. “I expect I viewed it in those terms.” Former Victorian Labor MP

Adem Somyurek told the inquiry he took part in the Red Shirts scheme after speaking to Mr Andrews in 2014. “I went to the premier. I said ‘Do you know what John’s doing?’ He said, ‘Yes’,” Mr Somyurek told the inquiry in his evidence. “Words to the effect, ‘Well, you’re either going to - you know, if you want to win an election or not’. “I took part. Perhaps I shouldn’t have. I did.” Mr Andrews accepted he had a “very brief encounter” with Mr Somyurek after a caucus meeting in 2014, but de-

nied making any reference to winning an election. “I have a clear recollection, given the brevity of the encounter, and ... that’s not language that I use,” Mr Andrews said in his evidence. “People who know me would not see me speaking in those terms, would not describe me as someone who speaks in those terms.” The Victorian Ombudsman and IBAC on Wednesday determined no Victorian Labor MPs would be criminally charged despite evidence of deliberate, extensive and egregious use of taxpayer resources.

The watchdogs’ report made 21 recommendations, including legislating a parliamentary ethics committee. IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich said the changes needed to come from the top. “According to some of the evidence, the culture of branch stacking is at least 70 years old. It’s a long standing practice,” Mr Redlich told reporters on Wednesday. “The responsibly for that must lie with leadership. The responsibility for misconduct, misuse of electoral allowances, is a different matter.” -AAP

NEW CONTROLS: Australia will roll out new biosecurity controls to stop foot and mouth spreading from Indonesia. (EPA PHOTO)

Border closure calls amid biosecurity risk

THERE are calls to close the border with one of Australia’s biggest trade partners amid warnings a single case of foot and mouth disease could halt the export industry overnight. Opposition MPs Barnaby Joyce and Karen Andrews called on the government to consider shutting the border to Indonesia. The government must do whatever it takes to guarantee foot and mouth disease does not enter the

nation, Ms Andrews said. “Let’s not run the risk of foot and mouth disease coming into Australia,” she told Sky News on Thursday. Agriculture Minister Murray Watt on Wednesday announced further biosecurity measures after viral fragments of the disease and African swine fever were detected in pork products at a Melbourne retailer. A beef product being carried by

a traveller was also recently seized at an Australian airport and later tested positive for viral fragments of foot and mouth disease. While Australia remains free of the livestock disease, it has recently been detected in popular tourist destination Bali. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said the country needs to hear from the prime minister on the issue. “Australians need to hear that the prime minister is in charge of

NSW Premier Perottet in Japan for trade trip PREMIER Dominic Perrottet has arrived in Japan on a 10day trade tour that includes India and South Korea in a bid to attract global investment to NSW. Mr Perrottet’s first overseas trip as premier comes at a tumultuous time for the government with former deputy premier John Barilaro embroiled in growing controversy over his appointment to a US trade commissioner’s job. The premier will open the trade commissioner’s office in Tokyo as an inquiry continues into the appointment of Mr Barilaro to the equivalent

posting in New York, which he later relinquished amid public pressure. Other trade appointments include positions in India, ASEAN, the Middle East and Europe, which were established to attract foreign investment to NSW. The premier flew out just hours after former Liberal minister John Sidoti was found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct by the ICAC. Despite facing possible criminal charges, the now independent MP has rejected the premier’s request to quit parliament, vowing to take the matter to the Supreme Court.

However, on Thursday the premier will turn his focus to wooing officials in the world’s third-largest economy. Mr Perrottet is hoping to “seize the moment” as sluggish markets deal with the ongoing Ukraine war and the COVID-19 pandemic. “The pandemic has slowed global trade relations, but NSW is open for business,” he said. “This trade mission will ... give our state a critical advantage in attracting investment in future growth sectors, including advanced manufacturing and green hydrogen production.” -AAP

what is a very significant threat to our livestock industry into the broader economy,” he told Sydney radio 2GB. “We really need to hear from the prime minister today about what extra steps have been put in place, what additional support they’re putting in our borders.” Senator Watt is urging travellers to take responsibility, clean their shoes and declare all meat products when arriving in Australia.

As an extra precaution travellers from Indonesia should throw their shoes away before boarding a plane, Mr Joyce said. “You might say that’s outrageous,” he told Melbourne radio 3AW. “I tell you what will be outrageous is when you go to pay for your shopping bill and instead of the big shop being $300 or $400, its six, seven or eight hundred dollars.” -AAP

No medical advice for mask mandate: PM THE prime minister says a reintroduction of mask mandates wasn’t on the table at the most recent national cabinet meeting amid concerns about an upcoming COVID-19 wave. Anthony Albanese has resisted calls from the president of the Australian Medical Association to mandate masks indoors amid skyrocketing COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations. Dr Omar Khorshid said the winter surge impacting hospitals has left many sick Australians without access to healthcare as more than 5000 beds nationwide are occupied

with virus patients. But Mr Albanese says the chief medical officer hasn’t advocated for a mandate. “The clear decision of the AHPPC, the peak body where you get all the state and territory chief health officers together with the chief medical officer, Professor (Paul) Kelly, haven’t advocated that to me at all,” he told the ABC on Thursday. “The other thing you need to bear in mind is the mental health aspects of restrictions on people’s behaviour. “We need to get the balance right and I think that’s something the chief health officers have borne in mind.”

The comments come a day after Prof Kelly warned case numbers and hospitalisations will continue to increase. “We are in for a new wave of this very infectious variant and we need to do some things differently, at least for a short period of time,” he said. “I have recommended that we need to increase mask use. We have left it there for others to consider the pros and cons of how to do that.” Mr Albanese also raised concerns about the enforcement of any mandates, which remain in place on public transport in NSW and Victoria. -AAP

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Building equality, respect with RSL financial support By SIMONE KERWIN A PROJECT aiming to provide support and education, and equip people with the tools to call out gender norm behaviours is among those to have won support through this year’s RSL community grants. The RSL pledged the $5000 contribution during the Into Our Hands Community Foundation’s GIVE Wangaratta Pitch Up fundraising event in February, where NESAY received a total of $27,500 in donations towards its Healthy Masculinities Project. NESAY formed a partnership with Women’s Health Goulburn North East, complemented by the Department of Education and Training’s Respectful Relationships initiative, to deliver the project, after work with young people, schools and the community identified the need to build an understanding of equality and respect. The Healthy Masculinities Project aims to strengthen resilience and build peer support within the community to reshape gender norms (social principles which govern the behaviour of girls, boys, women and men in society, and restrict their gender identity to what is considered appropriate). It proposes to do this through challenging stereotypes of masculinity and empowering wom-

Open day at Moyhu Primary School MOYHU Primary School will be holding an open day on Monday, July 25 from 10.30am until 11.30am. Local families are welcome to take a tour of the facilities, enjoy morning tea and stay for a play at recess.

Vocal Dimension winter concerts LOCAL choral group Vocal Dimension will present ‘Music for Our Time’ during two concerts being held at the Benalla Uniting Church on Saturday, August 6 at 3pm, and at the Wangaratta Uniting Church hall on Sunday, August 7 at 3pm. Directed by LouAnne Stabb and accompanied by Margaret Phillips, they will be singing choral music by Byrd, Mozart, Bruckner and more, with tickets $15 at the door (under 18 free) and a complimentary afternoon tea to be served following each concert.

WELCOME BOOST: Wangaratta RSL Sub-Branch vice president Ron Sneddon and president Lieutenant General (Retired) Ash Power present the $5000 contribution pledged during this year’s GIVE Wangaratta Pitch Up to Sarah Thompson, Into Our Hands Community Foundation executive officer. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling en’s voices, by offering a two-day training session for community members in October. Expressions of interest for the 25 places in the intensive training session will be invited shortly, and NESAY family services manager Georgie Gray said it could be ideal for community members, sporting groups, teachers and other local organisations. Those who take part in the training - and a subsequent three month community of practice which will embed the learning and offer ongoing support - will

then take their knowledge back to their groups, and ensure it filters through the community. “It’s a great opportunity for personal reflection and growth, for building awareness and understanding of the issue, and developing skills to model and drive change,” Ms Gray said. “The aim of the project is to give people the skills to challenge stereotypes, create conversations and challenge beliefs in an informed way. “It’s very important; there has been a lot of change in how mas-

culinity is perceived, but we still have traditional gender roles and norms play out in the community, and it’s about changing them. “I’m very excited about it; the more we can do to educate and support our community, the better outcomes we will have.” Ms Gray thanked the RSL for its support, saying without its contribution and others from the community, the project would not be happening. “Their generous support is so welcome and appreciated,” she said.

Test trivia knowledge at Wang Freemasons WANGARATTA Freemasons will hold a fundraising trivia night on Saturday, July 30. The evening will raise funds for the group’s donation to the RSL Bob Iskov Kokoda Scholarship, which gives two local students the chance to walk the Kokoda Track with a trekking company; it was established in memory of Bob, a Wangaratta man who fought on the Kokoda Track in World War 2. The Freemasons’ trivia night will be held at the Wangaratta Masonic Centre, 101 Appin Street, from 7.30pm on July 30. Cost is $10 per head, with tables of six (individuals can come along and be allocated to a table), and there will be a $5 raffle. BYO drinks and nibbles. For more information, contact Roger on 0417 329 792.*

Let’s breathe new life into your banking Join us on Sunday July 24 for our Banking on Trees planting day, as we plant a tree for every new loan or account opened. Visit bankwaw.com.au/landing/Banking-on-Trees to find out more.

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Fire Garden proved spectacular By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

THE Fire Garden show premiere in Wangaratta saw a big turn out at the Wangaratta showgrounds on Saturday night. Despite having to cancel the planned show on Sunday night due to bad weather, the Fire Garden left an impactful print on the community. Show director Tim Sneddon said the team at Village Festivals were excited to have finally got the show up and running after two years of postponements. “It was amazing Saturday night, we had really good

feedback from the local elders and from audience members...Uncle Ron was happy, I was ecstatic, it was fantastic,” he said. The drive-in show saw a light up spectacle of puppets, fireworks and other pyrotechnic displays which worked hand in hand with the creation story being told, via car radios, by acclaimed storyteller and artist Ron ‘Uncle Ron’ Murray. Mr Sneddon said the stylistic decisions to have a nostalgic drive-in show with modern visuals paid off and said it was an honour working with someone like Uncle Ron

LIGHTING UP THE NIGHT: The Fire Garden show premiered Saturday night at the Wangaratta Showgrounds and received high praise from those that attended. and bringing his story to life. “We’re excited about showing a First Nations story, which is one of the oldest stories in existence and also putting it into a contempo-

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tant that we’re platforming our First Nations artists, especially someone like Uncle Ron who is so prolific and internationally recognised... he’s a really amazing man.”

Local elder Darren ‘Uncle Dozer’ Atkinson commemorated the event with hosting the welcome to country and built a canoe as a part of the set for the show. Mr Sneddon said although it was disappointing to cancel the Sunday show, the hospitality and the reception of the Wangaratta community was first class. After the success of the Wangaratta show, Mr Sneddon said Village Festivals may plan to work further with Uncle Ron and to take the Fire Garden to First Nations countries across Australia.

Step out on stage - play information session WANGARATTA Players are certainly an extremely active group of people, passionate about bringing live theatre to the community and also providing opportunities for locals to try their hand in all areas of theatre as well as acting on stage. At the moment they are not only relaunching their Youth Theatre Group “Youthies”, they currently have their September production of “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” in rehearsal, but are now also about to start casting for their November production of “Barefoot In the Park” a delightful romantic comedy by acclaimed author and playwright Neil Simon. The acclaimed play was Neil Simon’s longestrunning hit, and the tenth-longest running nonmusical play in Broadway history. It was then also made into a high successful motionpicture. It’s the story of Paul and Corie Bratter, newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-anarrow lawyer and she’s a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find - too expensive, in need of a

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they must also reconcile their own personal differences in how they approach life’s challenges. Adjusting to married life proves not to be so easy, but it can be hilarious, poignant and a whole lot of fun. Fiona Evans will be directing the local production which will call for a cast of six: the young newlyweds, the older mother, eccentric older male neighbour and two delivery-men. For those who might like to try their hand at acting and would like to learn more about the story, characters and what is needed to stage the production, an informal information session will be held at 11am this Sunday morning, July 24 at the Stage Door Studio, 4D Evans Street. All are welcome. Interested parties can then book a time to audition on Thursday, July 28 from 6pm, or Saturday, July 30 from 2pm. Rehearsals will begin in mid-September for six performances between November 18-27. Further details may be found on the Wangaratta Players Facebook page or phone Fiona Evans on 0457 151 447.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND

All abilities disco tonight

It is open on Friday, Monday and Thursday from 10am until 4pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm until August 1, all are welcome and entry is free.

AN all abilities disco will be held tonight from 7pm to 11pm at St Patrick’s Hall in Ford Street. Tickets to this alcohol-free event are $50 each which includes finger food and five drinks, with tickets for carers complimentary and including food and two drinks, with unused drinks able to be taken home after the event. Staff and volunteers will run the event organised by I AM Support Services, a Wangaratta NDIS service provider. Tickets are available from Appin Street Post Office with more information available by contacting Jess on 0492 994 856.

Petite Miniatures at the gallery THE Petite Miniatures textile exhibition is open at the Wangaratta Art Gallery. Showcasing the best small textile artworks from around the nation, Petite has become a highlight of the gallery’s program and a focus for contemporary textile art practitioners. It includes a diverse array of techniques and themes exploring everything from colour, texture and decoration to social, political and environmental issues, all captured in artworks within dimensions of just 25cm square. See it at the gallery until August 14.

Vine Hotel Christmas in July ENJOY a two course Christmas feast and live music by the Good Gravy Quartet at The Vine Hotel on Saturday night. A warm and cosy way to celebrate the winter season, tickets are available at www. thevinehotel.net.au/event-details/ christmas-in-july-the-vine.

National Tree Day planting Sunday THE Rural City of Wangaratta will host a community planting day on Sunday along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail at Tarrawingee. Plants will be provided for all attendees with pre-prepared holes already dug and ready to be planted

CREATIVE COLLABORATION: An exhibition by artists David and Barbara McCabe (pictured), both long term advocates for artistic endeavour in Wangaratta, has been running at the Wangaratta Art Gallery in Gallery 2. This exhibition is a retrospective of their individual bodies of work, including David’s architecturally-inspired landscapes and Barbara’s bright and whimsical textile works. See this celebration of their creativity and contribution to the region this weekend, before it comes to an end on Sunday. PHOTO: Anita McPherson into, as part of this free community event aimed at supporting bush regeneration. It will take place from 10am to 1pm with a barbecue provided by the Rotary Club of Appin Park and registration is essential at https:// events.humanitix.com/tree-dayrcow.

Group art exhibition in Wangaratta AN exhibition featuring the artwork of all 12 resident artists is open at the Art Gallery on

Ovens in the laneway off Murphy Street. Called Let the Light Shine Through, it showcases the broad range of styles of each members of the local art collective, including portraits, landscapes, paintings, printmaking, photography and collage.

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Myrtleford Camp 5: 1942-1946 PART TWO

By JOHN TAYLOR OAM, Myrtleford and District Historical Society Inc.

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n 1943 new opportunities arose for Italian prisoners of war at Whorouly East. The need for additional labour in Victorian agriculture led to the implementation of a Rural Employment Scheme. It was to be coordinated through a network of 14 “Control Centres”, whereby prisoners could be allocated to work on local farms. Later, 13 POW hostels would also be established near army bases, the nearest being at Bonegilla and Seymour. One control centre was at Wangaratta. Day release of “Italian Land Soldiers” commenced from Camp 5 in June-July 1944, with prisoners being released at a fixed time each day and returning by a prescribed hour. Farm work included growing and harvesting cereal crops, fodder, tobacco, potatoes and dairying. For prisoners, working with the civilian population brought some normality to life at last. They were paid one pound ($2) per week and permitted to retain one shilling and three pence (12 cents) for spending at the camp canteen using a token coin system. Prisoners were searched on return to camp, and any civilian “non-regulation” clothing or other items were confiscated. Farmers were required to observe strict security guidelines: “An Italian POW is a curious mixture in that he can be made to give excellent work if certain hints are observed...” was the advice given. From October 1944, prisoners could live in on-farm accommodation for the remainder of their captivity, with supervisors visiting farms to check on prisoners and their working conditions. Many valued the “family life” of their farm stay after years of camp confinement, isolation, boredom and lack of privacy. Some young prisoners from Camp 5 worked as far apart as Corryong and Mildura and down south to Leongatha in Gippsland. Many formed strong bonds with family members and made gifts for local families at the Camp 5 workshop; these artefacts, such as tables, chests of drawers and model ships, remain in the district today. Items were also made for members of the 51st Garrison. Many older officers chose not to do farm work, and frustration with camp life

ITALIAN POW CAMP 5, WHOROULY EAST: A view of the expanse of Camp 5 from the Wangaratta (Snow) Road.

ITALIAN POW 51st GARRISON FOOD PREPARATION, 1943: Sgt. N. Graham (left) and Pvte E.M. Murphy, butchers of the 51st Australian Garrison Company, weighing a consignment of meat at Camp 5, November 5, 1943.

ITALIAN POWs CATERING, 1943: In the prisoners’ kitchen, ‘B’ compound, pictured from left are G. Seminara, N. Amendolia, P. Vitulli and G. Romano, in November 6, 1943. and desire for liberation continued. Their small circle of friends shared disbelief at the events in Europe as depicted in metropolitan newspapers. The tide was changing in World War 2, but fascist sympathies would persist until September 1944.

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eanwhile, the rivalry between Fascists and Royalists in Compound ‘A’ and ‘B’ continued to be expressed on the parade ground, in the separate chapels for worship, their vegetable and fruit growing plots and landscaping projects. Illicit stills to ferment berries and grapes to produce wine bottles continued until the Garrison Company was detected. The receipt and despatch of mail between prisoners and their families were ini-

ITALIAN POW REUNION GROUP, 1981: Members of the local community greet returnees to the old Camp 5 site in 1981.

ITALIAN POW WORKER’S COTTAGE, WHOROULY SOUTH: A corrugated iron tobacco kiln housed three prisoners on long term release on a nearby farm at Whorouly South, 1944-1946.

tially up to six months, adding to anxiety, but by May 1943, air mail improved delivery. Prisoners who worked long-term on farms in 1944 had mail collected and delivered fortnightly. The victory over Germany on May 8, 1945 (‘VE Day’) unsettled the camp, but brought jubilation to many. A few refused to attend the camp’s VE parade and celebration; others wanted to volunteer for the French Foreign Legion and oppose the Japanese. Anxiety began to build for many older prisoners as a return home to Italy awaited following Japan’s surrender on August 15, 1945.

Cosimo Valente, a lone Italian arrested on a Danish oil tanker “Anglo Maesk” at Fremantle on June 27, 1940, at age 60, was the oldest inmate at Camp 5. He feared he would not get home. At Camp 5, he had joined eight Italian merchant seamen from the “MV Remo”, seized in Freemantle on June 11, 1940, and another eight from the “MV Romolo”, which was set fire and scuttled by its crew off the Queensland coast on June 12, 1940. All crewmen returned to Italy after seven years. The first Italians left Whorouly East under guard in August 1945, sailing on the “Andes” from Sydney to

Naples, arriving in September. Medical cases followed from Murchison and Myrtleford camps in December, but the bulk of prisoners would wait until after March 1946. Frustration at the delay was reflected on September 7, 1946, when the largest “escape” of prisoners from Camp 5 occurred; 16 escapees left, “going for a walk”, at 10pm. They were recaptured between September 9 and 11 at Tallangatta, Buffalo Creek, Bobinawarrah-Moyhu and Wodonga. Myrtleford Camp 5 closed in October 1946, and the final group of Italian POWs left Australia in January 1947. Repatriation of 16,831 Italian POWs had occurred on 11 ships with names which included “Ormonde”, “Otranto”, “Orontes”, “More-

ton Bay”, and “El Kantara” between July 1946 and January 1947. The old camp huts were disassembled, and the water system was decommissioned. Relocated huts were seen across the North East. The framework was transported for use at the Myrtleford RSL building, and a chapel was removed for use by the Anglican Church at Tangambalanga. Across Australia, 100 escapees could not be located. Some 101 prisoners had died in captivity, 85 from natural causes, 15 from suicide and one was shot at Rowville Hostel in suspicious circumstances. The remains of these POWs were all brought together in 1961 at an Ossario at Murchison General Cemetery, joining 29 civilians who had died when confined at detention camps.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY

The unmistakable Galah By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS WITH their combination of characteristic pink, grey and white colours, and their prevalence right around Australia, the Galah is one of our most familiar and wellknown birds. Their beauty is often taken for granted because they are such a common sight, at times occurring in spectacular flocks of thousands where food is plentiful. However, this has not always been the case - the Galah is a species that has responded well to agricultural development since European settlement, vigorously expanding its population in farmland brought about by the introduction of a range of readily available food plants such as pasture grasses, crops and weeds, and the provision of water in dams and channels. A member of the parrot family, which incorporates cockatoos, Galahs are seed eaters gathering nearly of their food from the ground after seed has fallen. As well as seed, they also feed on roots and corms, often sourced by digging

BETTER BY FAR THAN A WHITE COCKATOO OR A BUDGERIGAR: Bathed in evening sunshine, this beautiful male Galah forages on the ground along a rural roadside. PHOTO: Chris Tzaros (Birds Bush and Beyond)

them up from the ground, and occasionally fruits and flowers. Galahs typically mate for life and even throughout the nonbreeding period, when birds become gregarious and form flocks, pairs remain together. At the onset of spring, pairs establish a breeding territory and defend a nest site - usually a hollow in a living or dead tree in open woodland, or even isolated paddock trees. Both the male and female can spend much time at the entrance to their chosen hollow, guarding it from competing pairs of Galahs or any number of other species that also nest in hollows. They often cling to the side of their nest tree, especially old box trees, chewing the bark and wiping their beaks and faces against the scar - potentially a form of advertising or ownership of the nest tree. At times, they may noisily chew the entrance to their hollow, either enlarging the opening or dropping wood splinters into the nest cavity as

a foundation for the eggs. Galahs tend to show less fuss over nest hollow selection than most other parrots and cockatoos - another reason they have become so common. Once they have fledged, young Galahs can be very noisy begging to be fed by their parents for up to two to three weeks. Many young Galahs don’t survive their first few months as they learn to live on their own, but once they reach independence they can live for many years. Galahs are renowned for their playful antics, often squabbling on the ground while feeding, or hanging upside down with outstretched wings during summer rains. This behaviour is typically accompanied by raising their white crests and raucously screeching. Along with their acrobatic wheeling flights with unpredictable twists and turns, Galahs come across as the larrikin of the bird world. That said, their unique colour combination and loving nature also make them one of the most likable members of the cockatoo tribe.

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Farewell to a Wangaratta legend R

ENOWNED local horseman, trainer and masseuse, Terry Wild, was farewelled by over 150 people with a funeral service at Mason Park on Thursday, July 7. Many other people sent messages and apologies for not being able to attend in person because of sickness and other factors, while more than 200 have viewed the service online. When the Wangaratta Turf Club posted a message about his passing on their Facebook page, there were over 100 comments on the first day, mostly speaking of him as a legend, a gentleman, a great storyteller, with a remarkable gift for working on horses. Terry was a boxer, a Painter and Docker, an incredible horseman, but most importantly a good mate, a loving husband, and great father and grandfather. Terence Frederick Wild came into this world on December 8 1937 and passed away at Illoura Residential Aged Care on June 28, 2022. He grew up in Collingwood during the war years when his father, Dooley Wild, was overseas serving with the 2/5th battalion. There was a family tradition in the armed services which made Terry very proud, and he joined up himself and did three years of service at Kapooka. Terry’s sister, Gabrielle, was born after the war and said the family home at 64 Hoddle Street, Collingwood, was always an open house for all their friends. There would be many rock n roll parties at Hoddle St, with wooden crates delivered with small bottles of coca cola and passionfruit soft drink, while playing the stack of 45s with artists like Elvis, Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent and Bill Hailey. There were tent cities along the river with a Chinese restaurant on the other side, and the Wah family running it had a daughter called Inga. It was a time when inter-racial marriages were unknown but Terry and Inga were married in 1963 and she was always the love of his life. They had two children, Terry Jnr. and Nicole.

Terence Frederick Wild: December 8,, 1937 - June 28,, 2022

A NATURAL: Terry Wild in his equestrian riding heyday. Terry Snr had learned a love of horse racing from his father, Dooley, and found work at Frank Manning’s racing stable. He also worked in Skinny’s Woodyard in Collingwood, and then he became a labourer on the wharves with the Painters and Dockers. Terry had learned boxing at the Police Boys Club and started his own gym in Bayswater, but a workplace accident interrupted what was a promising career. The Sun reported that “A workman took a 22,000 volt shock at a bridge construction job in Richmond - and lived”. It said he “touched the side of a dragline excavator which had just fouled overhead high-tension wires in Mary Street, Richmond”. “The shock threw him 20 feet... he was taken unconscious to St. Vincent hospital with severe burns.” After his recovery, Terry returned to box as a Welterweight, but the burns affected his ability to dance around the ring, and he turned more to horses.

He worked as caretaker of the Seville property for Reg Robinson Wallace and was studmaster for Harry Varley. Terry taught both his children, Nicole and Terry Jnr., to ride anything including donkeys, goats, camels, sheep, and horses. His children say he was a great father, always there for the important moments like the first kick of the football or the first game of netball. Terry had become good mates with Freddie Dowling in Collingwood and the two had spent a lot of time together ferreting in the area. The Wild family often used to visit Freddie and when Terry earned enough money from a horse called ‘Electronic Boy’ to buy his own place, Freddie Dowling told him about a farm for sale at Boralma. Terry thought that racing looked like it was going ahead at Wangaratta and bought the place from John Hickmott and moved down to the North East. Terry quickly became well-known in the district and loved for his

horsemanship, his hard work, and his quick wit. It was never just the horses; Terry always had room for any creatures, including ostriches. Stories were told that when the ostriches were in season, Terry would dance around the paddock with a big of polypipe to show he was a bigger ostrich and keep them in line. When Inga was diagnosed with cancer, she and Terry bought a Subaru and travelled around making more memories, until she passed away in 1995. They were both very proud of Terry Jnr. who had his own racing stable by then, and of Nicky who had moved to Queensland in pursuit of her career in Public Relations. Terry kept going as best he could, helping Terry Jnr. in the stables and they would take horses to people like Dave Hodson at Wonthaggi and Richard Penman in Kyabram and Mottrams, a Sydney horse chiropractor. Terry would watch them working on the horses and learn about what

they were doing until he was skilled enough himself. He had an instinct for knowing what the horse needed and developed a strong reputation in the district not just for working on racehorses but every sort of horse or pony. Terry encouraged his children and grandchildren to follow their dreams, be whatever they wanted to be, and in the same way he was prepared to give female jockeys a chance when that was pretty much unheard of, and they did well for him as well. Gay Gauci sent a video message thanking Terry for all the support her had given her that enabled her to launch her career as one of the first female jockeys in Australia. Other female jockeys that Terry helped in their riding career included Annette Grealy, Marita Heard, Elaine Fox Kylie Heddle, Tania Dobrowlski, and his daughter, Nicole. Terry helped to change the face of the racing world and there’s no question anymore that female jockeys have a well-earned place in racing. When the Wangaratta Turf Club posted the news about Terry’s passing on their Facebook page, there were over 100 comments within the first day, mostly saying he was a legend, a true gentleman, an instinctive and talented horseman, and a great storyteller. Debbie McConnell summed it up well with her Facebook post, “he was one of a kind and an absolute gentleman that will be missed by his many human and equine friends”. He is survived by his children, Terry and Nicole, his grand-daughters, Emily, Bonnie, and Izzie, and his great-grand-daughters, Isla and Zara. They are very grateful to the staff at Illoura who looked after him very well and earned Terry’s respect and affection. Terry has also left a legacy with all the people he helped with their horses who appreciate all that he taught them. RIP Terry, and thanks for all the laughter and the wisdom shared. - by Roxanne Bodsworth

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Habitat for endangered birds THE North East Catchment Management Authority (NECMA) revegetation video series is now available. The revegetation video series is part of the Bush for Birds project, a landscapescale project that aims to help landowners create and improve habitat for the critically endangered Regent honeyeater and Swift parrot

in the North East. Revegetation is critical to support these birds and other threatened species to thrive. The series walks through the steps for a successful revegetation project, from planning, site preparation, and planting, to enhancing farm dams to improve biodiversity values in your site.

Videos are built in chronological order to take viewers through an introduction to revegetation, planning, fencing, site preparation, planting, tree guards and farm dams being the topic of the seventh and last video. Senior project officer with North East CMA, Phillip Falcke, said planning a well

prepared revegetation site is important to successful revegetation. “Whether you have a large or small project, good planning is key to success, it ensures you will get the best results, and you will also save time and money,” he said. “A well-prepared site will provide the best conditions

for your revegetation effort... this means getting in and doing your weed control early and choosing the type of soil preparation that best suits your site.” The Bush for Birds project is supported by the North East Catchment Management Authority through funding from the Australian Government.

The video series was developed to inspire and support landholders to start their own revegetation projects and it can be accessed through NECMA’s website necma.vic.gov.au. If you have further inquiries or want to discuss revegetation opportunities, please contact the North East CMA.

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NEW DESIGNS: Architects have been appointed to create designs for the extended Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing.

ARCHITECTS have been appointed to create designs for the extended Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing – a multi–day, 57 kilometre walk through the alpine region from Falls Creek to Mt Hotham. The Victorian Government has provided $17 million for planning and stage one construction to extend the current 37 kilometre track by connecting other existing tracks in the area. K2LD Architecture will design the track upgrades and two campgrounds that will include basic roofed accommodation. A key focus of the extended Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing will be to support people with vary-

ing hiking abilities to enjoy one of Australia‘s outstanding alpine walking experiences. Parks Victoria district manager Chris Derrick said the proposed accommodation spots include tent sites and a small number of unobtrusive, low–impact huts that blend in with the alpine environment. “Walkers will still be able to camp in other locations along the track and complete the crossing for free if they don‘t want to use the new overnight facilities,” he said. According to Parks Victoria, minimising impact to the landscape is a guiding principle of the project and Parks Victoria is

incorporating recommendations made as part of an independent environmental values assessment to ensure this is the case. All works as part of the project will be subject to detailed environmental and cultural assessments before designs are completed and work commences. Draft designs are expected to be created later this year and shared with the public by Parks Victoria. Subject to on–ground and construction industry conditions, stage one of the project is expected to be completed in 2024. To find out more about the project go to www. parks.vic.gov.au/projects.

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A PROPOSAL has been made for the construction of a massive wind farm that will cover local areas including Ruffy and Longwood East. The ‘Seymour Wind Farm’ proposal by Italian company Fabbrica Energie Rinnovabili Alternative (FERA) is picking up steam,

with representatives from the company holding initial meetings with local community groups. The planned wind farm will cover areas in Mitchell, Strathbogie and Murrindindi shires. The districts include Upton Hill, Longwood East, Tarcombe, Ruffy, Terip, Cavet, Dropmore, and possibly Highlands.

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Easing town’s Wi-Fi woes BRIGHT has long been plagued with mobile internet troubles caused by the town’s fluctuating population - the local tower unable to manage a tourist influx and their mobile connections. At its worst, when the town’s resident population rises between five to 10 fold, businesses can’t do EFTPOS transactions or access access cloud based apps, and there are concerns about safety messages not reaching the public during busy periods. But walk along the river and you’ll now find Bright’s free Wi-Fi - a project hoped to alleviate the pressure off Bright’s regularly overloaded towers. “We’ve deployed a proof of concept, and now the next phase is determining how we take that forward into a full blown implementation,” said Bruce Hore, local IT expert and secretary of the Bright Chamber of Commerce. “We want someone who’s actually going to monitor it and support it properly. “We don’t want this just to be a small town thing, we want it to be professional, supportive and reliable.” The idea was first raised when the Bright Chamber of Commerce was

Upgrade is bringing 5G to Myrtleford TELSTRA is this week upgrading its mobile base station in Myrtleford to deliver 5G to the region for the first time. Telstra regional general manager Jenny Gray said the work was part of Telstra’s ongoing investment across the region. “Once complete, these upgrades will deliver the latest in 5G technology, providing better network connectivity and less congestion in Myrtleford when it’s busier,” she said.

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approached by Two Cities One Community, a regional development group based in Albury-Wodonga, to consider a program of regional data centres along with public Wi-Fi. The wifi network was first deployed in January during Bright’s Alpine Classic cycling event. According to Mr Hore, Telstra was doing local maintenance, leaving the town with even less coverage than usual, and risking a cancellation of the event. Mr Hore, with members of the Albury Wodonga group, contacted the Bright Brewery, who lent space, power and access to their backup internet connection, allowing them to use their equipment to provide Wi-Fi. The equipment, now sitting on the brewery roof, provides service to the Bright riverside area, including the market and community events. But the project requires local and State Government support and a telecoms provider to grow the model, as NBN services can only be resold by registered service

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WIFI WIZARD: Bruce Hore, local IT expert and secretary of the Bright Chamber of Commerce, installed the equipment now supplying free Wi-Fi in Bright’s riverside area. providers. Last week, Mr Hore was planning to speak with Bendigo Telco about having the wifi signal distributed around the CBD, with bases dotted across the town. “By putting multiple

base networks around the place, it’ll feel like a seamless network, but we’ll have multiple hundreds of megabytes of connectivity,” he said. But For Mr Hore, while the project is a piece of local innovation, it also

demonstrates a failure of government infrastructure policy, as Bright’s current mobile coverage should be sufficient. “As a regional area, you’ve got to ask the question - why is it even a thing?” he said.

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ALPINE Shire Council has welcomed a new chief executive officer (CEO) to lead the organisation, with current director of assets Will Jeremy set to take the helm from next Monday. Mr Jeremy began his employment with council as manager of asset development in 2016, stepping into the role of director of assets in 2017. Mr Jeremy has stepped into the acting CEO role a number of times over the past five years, as well as having a stint as director of corporate performance.

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COLLEEN Essex celebrated her 80th birthday in style on Saturday, July 16 at the Old Town N Country Tavern in Wangaratta. With friends, children, grandchildren and siblings making the journey from Canberra, Melbourne, Echuca and the Gold Coast, Colleen basked in being the centre of attention. There were a few last minute absences, and while those who couldn’t attend were missed, the rest of the family made up for their absenteeism. PHOTOS: BELINDA Harrison

FAMILY TIME: Colleen with daughter Brionie Allpici (back, right) son in law Luli, grandsons Oliver (11) and Alex (8) and granddaughter Emma (6) from Melbourne.

GRAND CHILDREN: Colleen is so proud of all her grandchildren including Beau Lochhead, Keenan Hesketh, Tom Essex, Abby Lochhead, Erin Essex, Zac Essex, Lily Essex, Amber Hesketh, Kaidyn Watson, Cassie Hesketh, Oliver Allpici, Riley Watson, Alex Allpici and Emma Allpici.

FAMILY: Colleen with Ryan Craig (partner of Erin), granddaughter Erin Essex, son Brendon Essex, Brendon’s partner Ros Bruton and grandson Tom Essex.

SIBLINGS: Colleen with her brother and sisters Leonie Thompson (Gold Coast), Golda Comensoli (Melbourne), Veronica Lawford (Wangaratta) and Erwell Rea (Wangaratta). Another brother and sister were unable to make it.

FAMILY: Colleen with son Bradley Essex, daughter in law Rachelle and grandchildren Zac (15) and Lily (14). Granddaughter Kayla (19) was absent.

HEADCOUNT: Colleen with all six of her children (back) Brendon Essex, Brionie Allpici, Bradley Essex, Tracey Hesketh, (front) Karmie Watson and Joelie Lochhead.

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UP AND RUNNING AGAIN: This year will see the popular 41st Oxley Bush Market staged again after a two year pause due to the COVID pandemic. stallholders may request an application form by contacting the Oxley Hall Committee on 0437 243 583, by email to oxleyhall@gmail. com or accessing the Oxley community website at www.oxley.vic.au. Applications will close on Thursday, September 1, and successful stallholders will be notified within 14 days after that date.

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Club calls for new pool

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MYRTLEFORD’S AD Lowerson VC Memorial Pool has stood by Happy Valley Creek since 1938, but after 84 years some say the outdoor pool is getting a little creaky. “It’s being held together by duct tape,” 10-year-old Daisy Howell said. She is a member of the Myrtleford Swim Club, a group saying the town needs a new pool because the current facility is old, lacking maintenance and not fit for the popularity of the sport in the area. “The swimming club’s had enormous growth over the last few seasons - it’s a really popular sport in the region and there are lots of new families moving to town,” Myrtleford Swim Club committee member Kristy Corcoran said. “There is nowhere in Myrtleford to have swimming lessons - people have got to go to Bright or Wangaratta.” Ms Corcoran also said a new facility would create an opportunity for other aquatic sports in town, such as triathlons, aquathons and water polo.

NOT GOING SWIMMINGLY: Ovens Valley state MP Tim McCurdy and the Myrtleford Swimming Club and its members (pictured) are calling for a new swimming pool in Myrtleford. PHOTO: Brodie Everist With 12 swimmers from the club having made it to the School Sport Victoria State Swimming Championships this year, where they swim 50 metre lengths, club secretary Helen Howell said the talent of local swimmers had outgrown the facility’s 25-metre pool. “That so many of our kids have made it to that level of swimming when they can only swim in a 25-metre pool is even

more credit to them,” she said. Ovens Valley state MP Tim McCurdy is starting a petition for a new swimming pool in Myrtleford, saying the current pool isn’t fit for purpose. “It really is neither one thing nor the other,” he said. “It’s not practical for swimming lessons. “It’s not practical for swimming competitions, and it’s not that ideal for

leisure swimming in the summertime.” Mr McCurdy said he will contact the Alpine Shire and the State Government to see how the town can get new facilities. Myrtleford-based Alpine Shire councillor John Forsyth said the pool has needed refurbishment for some time, and also suggested moving it, as it is on a floodplain and near a creek. “We’ve been pushing for

it to be looked at, it’s just about finding the right place for it, if it is to be moved,” he said. Mr McCurdy agreed, and suggested near the Myrtleford Stadium would be ideal. “I think a dedicated pool for swimming lessons, swimming competitions and leisure swimming in the summertime would be best next to the basketball stadium, near the speedway,” he said.

SENIOR Sergeant Doug Incoll of Bright police has urged motorists to take care and fit snow chains when required, after a number of low-speed collisions at the snowfields last week, including one family rolling over their vehicle in the icy conditions. Snr Sgt Incoll said motorists are mandated to carry snow chains and fit them when directed, and they will be fined without police discretion if they do not have chains. “The last thing we want is a serious injury or death,” he said. Sen Sgt Incoll reminded motorists that some parts of Great Alpine Road can be subject to blizzards, and steep and icy conditions. “The road between Harrietville and Mt Hotham, especially from St Bernard, is some of the most dangerous road in Victoria,” he said. “People have to drive with patience and care and prepare for the worst conditions.” According to Snr Sgt Incoll, Myrtleford police were called to assist in managing traffic at Mt Hotham over the weekend after snow fell down to 1000m. Traffic conditions were busy due to people fitting snow chains and high numbers of motorists travelling up and down the mountain.

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A journey of cultural discovery “A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step” Each and everyone of us has a story to tell and at Merriwa we have the privilege of working with an incredible group of people who come from different backgrounds, cultures, families and have had unique experiences in their lives. Being able to create an environment where our people feel comfortable to be themselves and bring their ‘story’ to work, knowing they will be listened to and embraced is a very special thing, and I commend our team for creating this environment at Merriwa. Our stories in this feature, capture these moments and the journey some of our team members have been on; from a celebration of learning and graduation, to discovering your cultural background, and ƙRHMRK ]SYV TPEGI [LIVI you belong. These are all WMKRMƙGERX QSQIRXW XLEX started with a single step in a person’s life and how truly blessed we are to be a part of it. Keep sharing your story, keep listening and keep embracing those around you, because you might just learn something new. Take care,

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Joanne Johnstone has been embarking on a journey of discovery, learning more about her aboriginal culture and background. It has been later in life that Joanne has started this journey and she now JIIPW WLI MW SR E TEXL XS ƙRH SYX QSVI EFSYX [LIVI WLI ƙXW Š- EQ E JSYVXL generation aboriginal, which comes from my father’s side. I have found that I am from the Baarka Tribe, which is from the Darling River area, also known as ‘The River People’.” “Deep down I have never felt I belong in our society, it felt like something was missing. It’s a horrible feeling to have XLEX ]SY HSRŞX ƙX FYX RS[ - LEZI JSYRH ‘the missing’ piece - this part of me feels a bit better, but I still need the contact with my people and to be welcomed back home, so to speak, and I am still researching which takes time.” Joanne is a Quality Administration Assistant at Merriwa and loves her job and the people she works with, “My team (at Merriwa) treat me with respect, we are like a little family. My work is a big part of my life and my input in my work is always respected and acknowledged.” ;SVOMRK EX 1IVVM[E MW NYWX SRI SJ Joanne’s many achievements and she is an inspiration to those around her. Sharing her past, she says “I survived living on the streets in Melbourne for a year as a runaway child of 13 years, then EX XLI EKI SJ KSX Q] ƙVWX NSF ERH E ƚEX š Realising the importance of her education, Joanne returned to study and was determined to read and write, saying “I went back to school at The Centre in ;ERKEVEXXE PIEVRMRK XS VIEH ERH [VMXI

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background, saying “I hope the future brings for me the chance to one day meet my people, ‘The River People’ and be welcomed to my tribe as one who has been ‘lost’ for far too long - then I think I [MPP ƙX MRXS XLMW [SVPH JYPP] š The team at Merriwa look forward to hearing more about Joanne’s progress in researching her people, the Baarka 8VMFI ERH JYPƙPPMRK LIV HVIEQ SJ FIMRK welcomed by them one day in the future.

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Joanne Gordon, Merriwa team member in Wodonga

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Graduate success continues at Merriwa

Merriwa celebrated the graduation of their second group of employees to TEVXMGMTEXI MR XLI 'IVXMƙGEXI - MR ;SVO Education (Introduction), facilitated by Indie College. Merriwa’s employees who completed the introductory modules of the course were; Lawrence Richards, James Parkes, Kynan Twomey, Cyril Skinner, Jeremy Kelly, Christopher Black, Fiona

&IGO ERH ;MPPMEQ *P]RR Joined by family, friends and their team mates, the graduates were extremely proud and thrilled to be recognised for their hard work, learning and success. Natalie Milgate, People Engagement Manager at Merriwa, said the sense of achievement from the group was NYWX FVMPPMERX Š;I EVI ZIV] TVSYH

Merriwa Graduates: Fiona Beck, Christopher Black, Antony Parkes, William Flynn, Kynan Twomey, Cyril Skinner, Jeremy Kelly, Lawrence Richards.

Image: Joanne Johnstone reading the Acknowledgement of Country at one of Merriwa’s events. photo credit to Jan Osmotherly

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of our group of graduates and it’s fantastic that as an organisation we can grow and develop our people through learning opportunities in the community. “This has really opened the door for many of our employees in terms SJ FYMPHMRK GSRƙHIRGI PIEVRMRK QSVI about their capabilities and developing

new skills. “This will be a stepping stone for our employees to go onto further learning and education opportunities at an Intermediate module level and we will also be looking to enrol a new group of employees in the near future, to continue to build our culture of learning at Merriwa.”

The Merriwa Team, family and friends gather to celebrate the graduates.

Game changer at Merriwa Ben Cooper is one of those people you want on your team; he’s passionate and caring, eager to learn, he goes the extra mile to support people, and you can talk to him about absolutely anything – especially sport. Ben’s ability to engage with the Merriwa team and bring conversation to everyone he meets is evident as he begins to share his story, “I’m a local, born and bred in Albury, but my start to life was challenging and I wasn’t expected to survive. I was ƚS[R JVSQ %PFYV] XS XLI 6S]EP ;SQIRŞW Hospital in Melbourne and was clinically HIEH JSV QMRYXIW XLI TMPSX LEH XS ƚ] the plane at low altitude between trees to allow me to survive. “I have Cerebral Palsy and I couldn’t walk until I was 5 years, or talk until 6 years of age. My Mum is an amazing woman and did everything she could to get me on track.” Before he knew it, just like every other kid, Ben was off to Primary School and has great memories of the support he received there, “I had great mates and the school principal was fantastic. I remember one day the whole school cheering me on as I [EPOIH JSV XLI ƙVWX XMQI JVSQ XLI JIRGI XS the tuck shop, it was just awesome.” It was when Ben started High School that his passion for basketball came to light. That was a game changer for him, saying “Playing wheelchair basketball was XLI ƙVWX XMQI - JIPX PMOI - VIEPP] FIPSRKIH - KSX Q] ƙVWX [LIIPGLEMV JSV FEWOIXFEPP from Kevin Fawkner when there was a

wheelchair basketball roadshow that came through town. Š- [EW WIPIGXIH XS TPE] JSV 27; and we won 7 National Titles, which is something I’m really proud of. From that point I started realising my potential and moved to Sydney (Homebush) to the 27; %GEHIQ] SJ 7TSVX - PIEVRX LS[ XS be independent and how to be an elite athlete. I met some amazing people, like Tamsin Lewis – we used to meditate each morning together.” “In 2004, I travelled to Spain in the ;SVPH 'LEQTMSRWLMTW ERH [I [SR E 7MPZIV medal in the under 23’s, and in 2005 was XLI %PFYV] ;SHSRKE =SYRK %GLMIZIV SJ XLI =IEV š Riding high on success and returning to Albury after living in Sydney, Ben JSYRH MX HMJƙGYPX XS ƙRH LMW TPEGI FEGO MR the community. He worked at Kalianna in Albury and progressed in his role to managing programs such as the Recycle-It Program, but he still didn’t feel like he was ƙXXMRK MR š In an unbelievable chain of events, Ben says he has Elton John to thank for the position he is in at the moment working with Merriwa, “My mum and dad went to the Elton John concert at Rutherglen and started chatting to the people next to them, which happened to be Bart Crawley the CEO at Merriwa. From that point on, I received a call to meet up and started my role at Merriwa.” %W XLI 6IXYVR XS ;SVO 'SSVHMREXSV &IR passionately describes Merriwa as a place

Return to Work Coordinator, Ben Cooper shares his story at Merriwa

that gives people purpose and loves where he works, “It’s been a game changer for me, the best thing about Merriwa is seeing people grow, seeing people for their ability and their talents. They’ve really changed the landscape for people with disability, creating opportunities and making change in people’s lives.” “I’m extremely grateful to Bart for allowing me to be a part of the organisation and if I can make a change in someone’s life for the better, then that is

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as good as it gets.” ;LIR MX GSQIW XS XLI JYXYVI &IRŞW aspirations are all about how he can help and support other people, and how he can grow as a leader, “One day I would love to be a part of the Leadership group or maybe even the CEO, but for now I am loving my role and being able to help others with their goals and aspirations”. Congratulations Ben on your journey, we are extremely proud to have you on the Merriwa Team.

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PEACE SONGS: Lazy Harry will perform at the launch on July 28.

Lazy Harry’s album launch LOCAL singer/songwriter Lazy Harry will launch a new collection of songs at the Wangaratta Library on Thursday, July 28. Money raised at the launch from sales of the new CD entitled ‘Songs For Peace: a fabulous collection of original and traditional songs for peace’ will be donated to support people in need in Ukraine. Lazy Harry’s career has spanned four decades and 16 albums with his last one ‘My Family Album’ released in 2019, but he said ‘Songs For Peace’ has a different tone to previous albums. Each of the songs has their own message and reflections of wartimes and those affected by the actions of the decision-makers who send their people to war. Lazy Harry will perform a selection of his work at the launch at Wangaratta Library on Thursday, July 28 from 6pm. Anyone who would like to donate can do so on the evening. This is a free event but bookings are essential by calling 5721 2366 or email library@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Violent offender’s corrections order extended A WANGARATTA man ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid community work after brandishing weapons towards his partner has had his sentence lengthened. The 22-year-old appeared at Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday, applying to extend the duration of his 12-month community corrections order, after completing only half of the community work detailed. The order, which was initially set to finish later this month, came as the result of the applicant’s guilty plea to serious family violence charges last year, after he brandished a chainsaw and a samurai sword in the direction of his then-partner on consecutive days in September 2020. The applicant was also ordered to seek treatment for alcohol and drug dependency as part of his corrections order. Defence counsel Geoff Clancy said an extension of nine months would be enough to see his client successfully complete his unpaid community service. Magistrate Lance Martin saw fit to extend the corrections order to a period of 21 months, and commended the accused’s willingness to apply to vary the order instead of being found in breach of its conditions. “The offending that led to you being placed on a community corrections order was family violence offending,” he told the applicant. “It’s important you have an opportunity to complete the corrections order.”

SECRET ADMIRER: Connie enjoys her own company, but wants to find a human friend to welcome her into their heart. She wouldn’t mind sharing her new home with another feline and prefers an all adult home rather than one with children. Connie’s microchip number is 956000014865271. PHOTO: RSPCA Wangaratta

WANGARATTA RSPCA DEEP BREATH: Wangaratta Sing Australia members in full voice at Australia Day celebrations in January this year.

Joyful singers need more voices SING Australia is looking to welcome new members having resumed last week after the school holiday break. Following two years of COVID-19 and lockdowns, the diverse group of retired men and women have welcomed the opportunity to be able to get together again each Wednesday night between 7.30pm and 9pm during school terms. Sing Australia is one of Australia’s largest networks of community singing groups and has had a choir in Wangaratta for 15 years. National founder Colin Slater and daughter Gian kept the choirs going during the lockdowns across the country with many members joining in a weekly singalong on Facebook. “Sadly, the pandemic has changed the way many people approach social interaction and we have seen a decline in our numbers

so we would love to welcome some new faces to our group,” member Cheryl Hoysted said. “Some of us have pleasant voices, others have great timing and rhythm, but we don’t profess to be professional singers - we just love to come together and achieve a sense of wellbeing and mood enhancement from the fun and thrill of making music together.” Under the conducting stewardship of Sarah-Ann Holmes-Brown and pianist Doug McGregor, the group has sung at Lions Christmas Carols events and Rural City of Wangaratta Australia Day celebrations, performed an afternoon concert and taken part in busking in Reid Street. They also sang several brackets at the Rural Australians for Refugees fundraiser market in February this year and over the years have

attended local aged care facilities to entertain the residents. Nationally, Sing Australia head office is planning trips for members to travel to Norfolk Island and New Zealand later this year. Those who have previously attended such events return with glowing reports and say it is a great opportunity to mix and sing with a much larger choir. The first three attendances at Sing Australia Wangaratta are free of charge so new members can see if they’d like to join on a permanent basis. After that, there is a modest fee to cover costs. For more information, contact Marlene on 0417 454 126, Keith on 0491 114 480 or Cheryl on 0419 005 062 or simply turn up on the night where you will be warmly welcomed.

Old Hume Highway clean up LAST Monday two Clean Up Wangaratta (CUW) volunteers cleaned up all the rubbish in CUW’s adopted section of the Old Hume Highway heading south from TAFE. The clean up polished up the middle section, from Gravel Pit Road (Three Mile creek bridge) through to Delloro Road which is about one kilometer long. CUW kept all the clean recyclable material separate from the rest. Only about one half of one of the almost five big white bags were filled with bottles and cans, which would have been covered by the deposit scheme. The rest was mainly single use plastics plus cardboard and then other assorted rubbish. This section was cleaned thoroughly around Clean Up Australia Day in early March, so that amount of litter had been deposited in only 18 weeks. CUW volunteer Jude Lowen said the volunteers were passionate about

keeping litter (especially plastic which breaks down into micro bits) out of the local creeks and our two rivers. If left in rivers, that litter would join the millions of tonnes of plastic garbage entering the oceans every year. Last Friday CUW removed about six big bags from Sandford Rd and Osboldstone Rd, which run behind the main industrial estate. According to the volunteers, there does not seem to be any de-littering system in place (except very close to the transfer station). Ninety per cent of the litter collected was plastic and some of this ends up in the big drain which flows into Three Mile Creek, and then into the Ovens River. If you want to join the Clean Up Wangaratta crew and also receive a de-littering kit free (10 high quality “grabbers” were distributed at the Saturday market on July 9,) text 0439 209 749.

FULL OF RUBBISH: The rubbish and plastic that was cleaned up off the Old Hume Highway by Clean Up Wangaratta volunteers last week.

WHEN you are looking for your next pet, make an application with the Wangaratta RSPCA via their website at rspcavic.org/. The Wangaratta RSPCA animal adoption source code is BR100934 and animal microchip numbers are below. Cats:  Medium hair, tabby, male, 10 months, ‘Roger’;  Short hair, tabby and white, female, 2 years, 956000014865271, ‘Connie’;  Short hair, grey tortoiseshell, female, 1 year, 956000014965691, ‘Poppy’;  Short hair, tabby, male, 10 months, 956000014961432, ‘Guy’;  Short hair, tortoiseshell, female, 1 year, 956000014647627, ‘Toozy’;  Short hair, smoke tortoiseshell, female, 5 years, 956000005803111, ‘Lily’;  Short hair, mixed, female, 1 year, 956000014861053, ‘Cher’;  Long hair, black, male, 3 years, 956000010864641, ‘Smokey’;  Short hair, white and tabby, female, 3 months, 956000013263044, ‘Smudge’;  Medium hair, black, female, age TBC, 956000014973195, ‘Bonnie’;  Short hair, white and tabby, female, 3 months, 956000014447382, ‘Squeak’. Dogs:  Irish Wolfhound mixed, female, 1 year, 956000014517567, ‘Chilli’;  Kelpie mixed, male, 2 years, 956000014999320, ‘Rabbit’;  American bulldog, female, 10 months, 956000014963723, ‘Lucy’;  Staffordshire Bull Terrier, mixed, male, 3 years, 953010004986942, ‘Boogie’;  English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, mixed, male, 9 months, 956000015003753, ‘Chip’;  Kelpie, male, 9 months, 953010100081648, ‘Rex’;  Staffordshire Bull Terrier, mixed, male, 8 months, 956000013254289, ‘Ollie’.

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Beveridge’s Station Expressions of Interest close 11th Aug 22 Buckland River Road, Selwyn. Named after the Beveridge Brothers, Sid & Jack, early pioneering mountain cattlemen that owned the property from 1911 to 1979, part of Beveridge’s Run that went through to Wonnangatta, this is the last parcel of freehold land in the Buckland Valley before the Alpine National Park. A once in a lifetime opportunity to secure a high country property has approx 2kms of Buckland River frontage. 22.96ha (56.73 acres) of cleared land with a historic high country hut constructed in 1959, chestnut grove and a magnificent Black Walnut tree that is estimated to be 160 years old. There are numerous possibilities with this property – camping or glamping on the banks of the beautiful river, hunting – abundance of deer in the area, fishing – the Buckland River is renowned for its trout fishing, numerous bushwalking trails, high country getaway with no neighbours. Don’t miss the opportunity to express your interest as the chance to secure a property of this description may not come up again for a very long time. Contact: Bernard Ivone 0428 522 572, www.paullscollard.com.au/property/2234

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Three steps to creating a cosy winter bedroom AS winter is here, we’re all more likely to spend time at home to keep warm and comfortable. Some of us will be enjoying this change in season, while others are hold up waiting for warmer weather to return. So ...it’s time to warm up for winter! Take a breath and recharge your batteries a little bit. This made us think about how we can all do this by creating a bedroom haven and we have with a few hints and tips that might help. Your bedroom is where you wind down f rom the day and get those important hours of sleep. You can do a few things to create a room that’s inviting and helps prepare you for sleep. Getting enough sleep, especially REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, helps to process emotional information. During sleep, your brain works to evaluate and remember thoughts and memories and a lack of sleep has many impacts on us. Poor sleep has been linked to a weakened immune system and has impacts on our mental and physical health and ability to cope. Making our bedrooms a sanctuary is a way we can take some control, enhance our ability to process what we’ve been experiencing, and of course pamper ourselves. Our interior styling choices influence us as humans, and here are a few of our thoughts about how these choices can help you get the rest you need ready for the new day ahead. Light Blue light vs red light (and not what you think) It’s now common knowledge that light emitted f rom TV screens, tablets and smart phones will negatively impact your ability to sleep. These screens emit blue light, which is okay during the day, however at night it effects our body’s ability to create melatonin, the hormone that makes you feel sleepy. Blue light is a good thing during the day. Once you wake up, it can help you feel more alert.

Written by | Mitch and Mark at realestateview.com.au bringing in a luxurious rug to sit under your bed (or living room, or wherever you like). When you’re going to bed, or getting up in the morning, instead of cold floors your feet will be greeted by the warmth of a rug. Make sure it’s big enough to extend either side of your bed. The texture underfoot will have you feeling relaxed and pampered. Even if you have carpet, layering with a rug brings an extra element of warmth, and you can play with new colours, textures and pile to warm things up. It’s an easy way make a change and create your sanctuary. Warmth Warming up your bed Winter is a season when the throws you’ve carefully styled on your bed come into their own. They are not there just for looks. As the nights get colder, you have layers for warmth, and you can play with the colour and textures too. Sometimes your sleeping partner doesn’t need the extra layer, but you do, making a throw the perfect solution! For some people, the addition of an electric blanket is a must. You can get electric blankets that include a bed topper, adding extra comfort to your sleep, along with warmth. Just remember, electric blankets are great to warm a bed before you get in but try not to sleep with them turned on as they can interfere with your nocturnal body temperature cycles and negatively impact the sleep you get, along with the risk of burns. Winter is a time to snuggle up, stay safe and get rejuvenated with the prospect of spring and summer to come, and your choices can help your mood, enhance your sleep and well-being.

COSY: A few hints and tips that help creating a bedroom haven for winter weather. But at night it can make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. For your bedroom aim to use warm light and have dimmers to reduce the light at night to prepare your body for sleep. There’s also some evidence that lights which emit red, orange or yellow light are better for sleep as they promote the production of melatonin. There are great Bluetooth light globes now that you can buy and change colour, put on a timer, and dim the lights. They are readily available and easily controlled via apps, making it easy to have the right coloured light during the day and then change it at night to promote sleep. Layering Layer your floor with a fabulous rug Hardwood floors are beautiful and practical, however in winter they’re also cold. This is the ideal time to warm up your floors too, by

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9 Simpson Street, Oxley • Located 2.5 hours approx. drive from Melbourne and close to snow fields • Three bedroom brick veneer home with ensuite and walk in robe • Feature loft ceilings with exposed beams • Updated kitchen appliances & new flooring • Large open plan living area with enough room for the ‘concert grand piano’ • Split system cooling & heating, plus wood log fire for all year round comfort

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Verandahs encircling the front & back Neat yard with established gardens & fruit trees Rear large lock up garage with two car spaces Dual street access from Simpson St & Ely St Workshop area with power & concrete flooring Town and tank water Plenty of extra room with all of this being on a 2000m2 block • Fabulous potential for subdivision (S.T.C.A)

• Classic 4 bedroom red brick family home in a quiet West End location • Generous sized lounge room plus separate living space currently used as a formal dining • Massive master bedroom with BIR & ensuite • Quality timber kitchen with gas cooking • Awesome 9m x 5m approx. shed with power, roller door, pot belly, toilet & laundry • 725m2 established secure yard, paved entertaining area with shade sails plus the perfect space for a fire pit

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Four Bedrooms In The West End 5 Brodie Street • Well maintained 4 bedroom brick veneer family home in the West End • Spacious kitchen with adjoining meals, dining area & living area • Separate formal lounge with split system cooling & heating • Undercover outdoor area • BIR’s to all bedrooms plus ensuite to the master • Double garage, single carport with separate storage room

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• 2011 built home, ready to move in • Seamless flow with master bedroom to rear • Spacious light filled open plan living with the centrally located kitchen, dining, living • Ducted heating and cooling, recently installed solar power and double garage • Landscaped low maintenance yard with fully concreted side access and shed • Walking and bike paths on your doorstep

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Prestige, Design and River Views 50 Cambridge Drive • Award winning home built by local master builders that is of unrivalled quality & design • Sought after position where you can enjoy views of the Ovens River & River Gums • Clever design with the open plan kitchen, living & meals downstairs, parents retreat & master bedroom upstairs facing true North • Kitchen boasts quality Miele appliances including induction cooktop, oven, steamer, microwave, coffee machine & dishwasher

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Live/Work in Tourist Town 39 Gladstone St, Glenrowan

The regions most prominent newsagent and independent book shop. Edgar’s Books & News (formerly Edgars Newsagency) first opened its doors in 1939 in Wangaratta and soon became one of the town’s most prominent news and meeting places. • • • • • •

• Stunning Redgum timber floorboards • Features downstairs include Redgum timber bar, wine room, powder room, large laundry with excellent storage & a lift to take you upstairs • Light & bright kitchen/dining area with dishwasher & gas cooking • Generous master suite with access to balcony • 5kw solar system feeding into a 9.8kw battery, double glazing throughout, excellent insulation • Gas hydronic heating, secuirty system, inground irrigation, mains water filtration and much more!

Turnover in excess of $2,000,000 Profits to owners in excess of $300,000 Secure lease in place High foot traffic location with great accessibility Front and rear access to the shop Shop area of 269m2

• Unique opportunity to reside and run a business under one roof • Located on active Ned Kelly tourism strip • Neat & tidy 2 bedroom residence with views to Mt Glenrowan • Part of the building currently a cafe, but could suit any business pursuit • Cafe plant & equipment avail for purchase (plus GST) • Regional 50% stamp duty concession avail.

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JOLION is the latest offering in an expanding range of SUVs from Chinese manufacturer Haval GWM. By the way, Jolion means ‘first love’ in Chinese. You remember them, the guys that got the tradies all hot and bothered back in 2009 with cheap utes, followed soon after by the X200/X240 SUV based on the same platform. It was all about the price, but safety soon became an issue and the brand disappeared off the lots for a while it addressed this problem. A couple of years ago Great Wall Motors became simply GWM, but it’s still a bit confusing because Jolion is a Haval and a GWM at the same time -- and it carries both badges. Whatever. The vehicles now come with a full array of safety equipment, with a range that chops and changes but now includes Jolion, the larger H6 and H6GT (coupe-shaped). Jolion is the smallest and cheapest of the SUVs. STYLING Styling is a bit of a mixed bag. It doesn’t add to the genre, but then it’s in keeping with most of the offerings in this segment. Jolion is priced from $28,490 for the Premium grade, $30,990 for the Lux, $33,990 for the Ultra, and $34,485 for the recently added Vanta with a fashionable black visage. Metallic paint adds $495. All prices are driveaway. Standard kit includes twozone climate air, PM2.5 air filter, faux leather upholstery, real leather wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, six-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat four-way adjust-

ROADTEST By CHRIS RILEY able passenger seat. Jolion Ultra sits on 18-inch alloys, with a panoramic sunroof, LED headlights, DRLs and fog lights, auto-dimming rear view mirror, auto lights and wipers, rear parking sensors plus a 360-degree camera. It is backed by a 7-year unlimited kilometre warranty, 5 years roadside assist and 5 years Capped Price Servicing. INFOTAINMENT Infotainment consists of a big, bright 12.3-inch touchscreen, six-speaker audio with DTS sound processing, Bluetooth, AM/FM radio, Android Auto and Apple Carplay, wireless phone charging, with a front USB port for data and charging and another one in the back for charging only -plus a single 12-volt outlet in the front. Bearing in mind that Ultra was the top-of-the-line model, until Vanta came along, what it doesn’t get is satellite navigation or DAB+ digital radio -- two big ticket items in car entertainment these days. Yes, you can hook up your phone through CarPlay or Android Auto, and use it to provide navigation directions -- but try getting it to work when you don’t have access to internet. ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS Power is delivered by a 1.5 litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with outputs of 110kW from 5600 to 6000 revs and 220Nm of torque from 2000 to 4400 revs. It’s the latter available across a reasonably wide band that

gives the car its get up and go. The engine is mated to a new generation 7-speed DCT transmission (twin clutch auto), with power pushed to the front wheels. SAFETY Jolion is yet to be tested by the ANCAP organisation, but offers a comprehensive range of safety support systems, including seven airbags, a rear-view camera with guidelines and Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian and bicycle detection. There’s also Heads Up Display, Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), Lane Change Assist with Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). Of note is the driver fatigue camera that protrudes like an accusing finger from the front, driver-side pillar is quick to tell you when you’re doing the wrong thing. In fact, you’re likely to get sick of it and go looking for a switch to turn it off. We thought about it. DRIVING Jolion is quite large and comfortable for the price, with heated power-adjust front seats, air for back seat passengers and a handy-sized boot, with a space saver spare under the floor. But BLEEP, the steering wheel does not have reach adjustment. There are four driving modes, Normal, Eco, Sport and Snow, with fuel consumption a claimed 8.1L/100km on the combined cycle from a 60-litre tank. Built on the company’s

new LEMON global lightweight modular platform, Jolion replaces the previous, smaller H2. The ride feels reasonably comfortable on well-formed surfaces, but can be harsh at other times. Swap to a Japanese SUV for comparison purposes and you might change your mind, however. Mitsubishi’s Eclipse Cross is a good example, because it has a far more refined ride. The 1.5-litre turbocharged engine offers a good compromise between performance and fuel economy. But again, there is an issue with refinement, because throttle response is jerky and sporadic, and can be an issue in low-speed parking manoeuvres. Like a lot of twin clutch transmissions, it can be slow to hook up. Changing between forward and reverse with the round gear selector can also be tricky when you’re in a hurry, say if you overshoot a driveway and have to do a short, quick backup. To switch between drive modes, you need to access the infotainment system. We tried Sport mode which became intolerable after a while, but it is one of the few cars that we have driven that

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Looks: 7/10 Performance: 7/10 Safety: 8/10 Thirst: 7.5/10 Practicality: 8/10 Comfort: 7.5/10 Tech: 7.5/10 Value: 8/10 Overall: 7.6/10 will stay in the selected mode between starts. The head-up display is a bonus. So is speed sign recognition. Then there’s the repeated warnings that you’re too close to the vehicle in front. Drop back and someone is sure to cut in.

And what about the “smart dodge function” which steers the car to the right if you’re passing a truck or bus. What the? Accessing the trip computer can be a challenge. The trick is to hold down the OK button on the right side of the steering wheel and wait for the display to change, which can take several seconds. After that, you can cycle through the different screens, but it quickly reverts to the standard screen once you’re moving. We were getting 7.8L/100km after 537km, with another couple of hundred kilometres to go, and it takes standard 91 RON unleaded. Boot space is a generous 430 litres with the rear seats in place, or 1133L with them folded and the wagon has a 1500kg braked tow capacity. SUMMING UP You’ve probably heard it before, but the Jolion is surprisingly good, offering plenty of car for a bargain price. A friend recently bought one of these cars. When I told him I didn’t have him pegged as a Haval buyer, he shrugged and said: “I needed a car now. I wasn’t prepared to wait 12 months.” So, everyone else’s loss could be Great Wall’s gain in this crazy, topsy-turvy world in which we now live.

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GOTAFE introduces new animal studies course

FROM August this year, GOTAFE will be offering a new animal studies course to meet the changing demands of the animal care industry. The Certificate III in Animal Care Services is a broad industry qualification and replaces the Certificate III in Pet Grooming and the Certificate III in Companion Animal Services. The new course aims to provide students with comprehensive skills and training to work in a range of roles in animal care facilities and services including boarding, breeding, shelters, pet grooming, pet sitting, and other animal businesses. GOTAFE Director of Services and Natural Environment, Andrew McGranahan said GOTAFE is excited to be offering the new range of qualifications. “Students will learn practical skills such as how to assess the welfare status of an animal, provide advice on general animal care, basic animal first aid, workplace health and safety, communication skills and promoting wellbeing in workplace,” he said. “These are important skills that will help support the growing workforce in the animal care industry, which is facing increased demand, as people are looking for a broader range of options to keep their pets healthy and happy.” Students undertaking the Certificate III in Animal Care Services course will be able to elect Animal Care or Pet Grooming study units.

Recent graduate, Rachel Trusler studied Pet Grooming at GOTAFE and is now working at a dog grooming salon in suburban Melbourne. “What I found rewarding about the course was learning new skills,” she said. “My dream job is to look after rescue animals and animals that are recovering from injuries.” Rachel studied at GOTAFE’s Wallan campus in a small class, which allowed for one-on-one training. She developed skills including brushing, clipping, hydro-bathing, drying and trimming nails, and the ability to work on a dog from start to finish, which she now does at work. “I liked studying at GOTAFE because everyone is so nice, friendly and helpful,” she said. The new Animal Care Services qualification will be delivered at GOTAFE’s Wallan and Wangaratta Tone Road campuses. Students will benefit from GOTAFE’s specialist facilities, including an industry-approved pet grooming salon at Wallan and a fully equipped veterinary clinic at Tone Road, which simulate working in real-life animal care environments. The first intake of Animal Care Services (ACM30121) commences on Wednesday 10 August, to find out more, please visit the GOTAFE website or call 1800 GOTAFE (468 233).

FASHION STATEMENT: Recent GOTAFE graduate Rachel Trusler is now working at a dog grooming salon in suburban Melbourne.

Community input sought on state power plan COMMUNITY members have a matter of weeks to provide their insight into plans outlining the state’s shift to a renewable energy network. Public consultation around the Victorian Transmission Investment Framework (VTIF) is set to come to a close on August 15, before the framework begins the creation of a 25-year strategic plan for Victorian transmission and renewable energy zone (REZ) development to be delivered in stages. As the state continues to shift away from coalpowered plants, the VTIF would represent a policy proposal which would outline a new process for planning and developing Victoria’s electricity grid. Under the initiative, REZ developments in the form of hydro, wind, solar and tidal energy plants will be established in six regions (Ovens Murray, Gippsland, Central North, Murray River, Western Victoria and South West). For more information or to make a submission on the VTIF, visit https:// engage.vic.gov.au/ victorian-transmissioninvestment-framework.

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Rural City Connection Friday 22 July 2022

Public notices

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Draft Policies and Plans Council is inviting community feedback on our proposed Fraud and Corruption Control Policy, Community Reference Group Policy and our Governance Rules Policy. Feedback on these draft policies will be received until 27 July 2022. Council is also seeking community feedback on its draft Tree Management Plan. Feedback on this plan will be received until 12 August 2022. For more information about the proposed policies and how to have your say, please go to our website www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Public-Notices

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Sulari Gentill – author event Wednesday 10 August at 2pm

Understand how to develop critical organisational competencies around culture transformation and process improvement; resulting in a more effective and sustainable change effort.

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Warby Ward 0428 189 249

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ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT Opportunity to work in a successful and innovative family-owned wine business Regionally based in Milawa, Victoria Full-time Role

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An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant to join one of Australia's most recognised wine brands. About us: Brown Family Wine Group is one of Australia’s most loved and trusted wine companies. With premium vineyards in Victoria and Tasmania, our family of wines has now grown to five brands - Brown Brothers, Devil's Corner, Pirie, Tamar Ridge and Innocent Bystander. We are passionate about our wines and our core values of Wellbeing, Respect, Innovation and Pride in What We Achieve Together. Most recently we have been certified as "A Great Place to Work" for 2022 and are committed to honouring this recognition throughout all aspects of the business. Role Snapshot: Based in Milawa in the King Valley, and reporting to the Financial Accountant, this role will Support the Financial Accountant and Cost Accountant in the day-to-day preparation and control of the company’s accounts with focus on cash, inventory and fixed assets, and provides an excellent opportunity to grow the role and develop within the organisation. Key Accountabilities: 5HFRQFLOH ZRUNV RUGHU YDULDQFH DQG DQ\ YDULDQFH IURP WKLUG SDUW\ facilities daily &DOFXODWH SURGXFW FRVWLQJV DV UHTXLUHG 0DLQWDLQ SURFHGXUH IRU DSSURYDO DQG UHFRUGLQJ WKH ZULWH RII RI GDPDJHG stock and arrange for its destruction in accordance with company policy 3UHSDUDWLRQ RI ZHHNO\ EDQN UHFRQFLOLDWLRQ &RPSOHWH PRQWK HQG MRXUQDOV DV UHTXLUHG LQFOXGLQJ SD\UROO 3UHSDUDWLRQ RI PRQWK HQG JHQHUDO OHGJHU DFFRXQW UHFRQFLOLDWLRQV DV UHTXLUHG 6XSSRUW )LQDQFLDO $FFRXQWDQW DQG &RVW $FFRXQWDQW LQ PRQWKO\ UHSRUWLQJ process $VVLVW WKH &RVW $FFRXQWDQW ZLWK PDLQWHQDQFH RI WKH DVVHW UHJLVWHU 6XSSRUW &RVW $FFRXQWDQW LV FRPSOHWLRQ RI SHULRGLF IL[HG DVVHWV stocktake 6XSSRUW &RVW $FFRXQWDQW ZLWK DQQXDO LQYHQWRU\ EXGJHWLQJ SURFHVV 6XSSRUW &RVW $FFRXQWDQW ZLWK DQQXDO LQYHQWRU\ FRVW XSGDWH SURFHVV RU SHULRGLFDOO\ DV UHTXLUHG &RQWULEXWH WR UHTXLUHPHQWV IRU WKH DQQXDO DXGLW SURFHVV $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ RI WKH YDULRXV FRQWDLQHU GHSRVLW VFKHPHV LQFOXGLQJ preparation of periodic reporting About you: Ideally you will have the following skills, experience and TXDOLWLHV 4XDOLILFDWLRQV LQ $FFRXQWLQJ RU VXEVWDQWLDO UHOHYDQW H[SHULHQFH 3UHSDUHG WR RU DOUHDG\ VWXG\LQJ WRZDUGV EHLQJ D &HUWLILHG 3UDFWLVLQJ Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA). $SSHWLWH WR JURZ WKH UROH RYHU WLPH DQG GHYHORS \RXU VNLOOV ZLWKLQ WKH organisation. 'HYHORSHG DQDO\WLFDO DQG SUREOHP VROYLQJ VNLOOV ([FHOOHQW FRPPXQLFDWLRQ VNLOOV ² YHUEDO ZULWWHQ LQWHUSHUVRQDO negotiation 9HU\ KLJK DWWHQWLRQ WR GHWDLO 6WURQJ ([FHO VNLOOV What’s on offer: For the successful candidate we offer a great work culture, a competitive salary, UHORFDWLRQ VXSSRUW LI UHTXLUHG DQG JHQHURXV product discounts just to name a few! More Information: Further information and a position description may be obtained by emailing careers@brownfwg.com.au or by calling Allyce on (03) 57 205 500. If this sounds of interest to you and you believe you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you!

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s #AN YOU PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO STAKEHOLDERS An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Child Protection Practitioner (nonsupervisory) on a Full time fixed term basis until 02/02/2023 basis in the Child Protection Unit. The Senior Child Protection Practitioner (non-supervisory) is responsible for supporting and developing Child Protection Practitioners in the integration of theory and practice whilst demonstrating their expertise through case practice, working collaboratively with the Team Manager to strengthen case practice, provide effective service delivery and support other practitioners. #ONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Melanie Tillack, Team Manager, 03 5722 2624 2EFERENCE NUMBER DFFH/COPL/ED/59129 !PPLICATIONS CLOSE 11.59pm Sunday 31st July, 2022 For more information about this opportunity, please go to WWW CAREERS VIC GOV AU and download a position description to view departmental information, the selection criteria, our pre-employment screening requirements and our Diversity and Inclusion commitments.

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

Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program Part Time 0.8 FTE 6 Months Fixed Term Our Enrolled Nurse (EN) Graduate Nurse Program (GNP) aims to facilitate your transition from student to EN. Our program is designed to give you opportunities to consolidate and further develop your nursing skills. We are committed to your professional development and aim to ensure that your graduate program will be a rewarding and exciting experience. The Enrolled Nurse position is a clinical role responsible for providing high quality nursing care to patients; residents and clients in Benalla Health under the direction of a Registered Nurse or supervisor. KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: Achievement of competencies of an Enrolled Nurse in accordance with criteria as prescribed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the National Health Reform, National Standards and Aged Care Standards. Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent clinical care standards in accordance with Benalla Health’s philosophy, policies and procedures. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to work independently of others. An ability to represent as a patient advocate. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentially. Benalla Health offers a working environment that encourages professional development and embraces the concept of work/life balance, whilst striving for excellence. The successful applicant (upon appointment) will undergo a National Police Records Check and Working with Children’s Check for preemployment safety screening purposes. For more information regarding the role contact: Nicole Gulavin, Clinical Support Nurse on (03) 5761 4775. Benalla Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to Child Safety. This includes establishing and maintaining child safe and child friendly environments. APPLICATION PROCESS: Please visit www.benallahealth.org.au to apply. Incomplete Applications will not be considered.

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Work with a passionate, values based and professional team. Flexible work arrangements. Generous conditions including salary packaging, above awrad package and professional development. The Centre Against Violence values inclusivity and diversity and are a team that is passionate about supporting victim/survivors in both family violence and sexual assault. For full position description & application kit visit centreagainstviolence.org.au For enquiries contact Kate Robinson - Family Violence Service Manager on 03 5722 2203 or careers@cav.org.au. Applications close Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 12 noon

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Registered Nurse Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Personal Care Attendant St Catherine’s Hostel is a not for profit private 72 bed aged care facility with aging in place. We are currently seeking applications for casual and permanent part-time positions for RN’s, EEN’s and PCA’s. Applicants must be committed to working in a caring team oriented environment. Fixed roster system to enable staff to better plan their personal lives. Permanent RN position – AM, PM and Nightshift available. Terms and conditions are in accordance with St Catherine’s Hostel Wangaratta Inc. T/A St Catherine’s Hostel ANMF and HSU Enterprise Agreement 2017. Essential criteria for EEN and RN positions; Current registration with APHRA Current National Police Check Able to demonstrate a high standard of resident centred care Excellent communication skills Warm and caring manner Position Descriptions are available from Reception Mon – Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm All enquiries and applications including CV and current referees are to be addressed to: Attn: Heila Brooks Email: caremanager@stcatherines.care Telephone 03 5721 2243 All applications will be managed with the strictest of confidentiality

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

L AW N M OW I N G , rose pruning, general pruning, quality work at a competitive price. Phone Paul 0431 945 320. PAINTER. Ovens and King Painting Service. Trade qualified, over 25 years experience. Interior / exteriors. For free quote phone Cherime Demaj 0422 778 257 or 5721 5482.

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T O Y O TA P r a d o GXL 2011, excellent condition, 1 owner, full service history, 161,000km, 6 months rego (YFB107), alloy bull-bar, electric brakes, UHF, dual battery with Engel connection, Thule roof racks, $39,500. Ph 0421 854 039.

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TYRES, used, guaranteed quality. F and B from $30 each. 10” to 16”. W treads, light truck. X ply. Adzam Tyres, 44 Newman Street.Ph 5722 2035 or 0428 257 221.

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DEATH NOTICES BEAR, Alan Leslie (Yogi). 9/6/1946 – 16/7/2022 Passed away suddenly at home. Dearly loved husband of Ronda. Loving Dad of Marc, Shane, Greg, Aaron, their partners, 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Softly within the shadows, There came a gentle call. With farewells left unspoken, You quietly left us all.

DAVIDSON (nee Coombs), Phyllis May (Phyl). The family of Phyl is saddened to announce her passing on July 17, 2022. Aged 97 years. Died peacefully at home with her beloved family. Phyl was dearly loved and will be missed by many. Loving mother and mother-in-law of John and Pam, Ian and Yvonne. Adored grandma to Michael and Lauren, Sam and Britta, great grandma to Henry and Millie. A long life – well lived! Phyl’s funeral arrangements DUH \HW WR EH ¿QDOLVHG Please see later paper for details.

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DEATH NOTICES

IN MEMORIAM

GRIMSHAW, Darryl Robert.

ADAMO, John Patrick.

ASQUITH, Ross.

18/7/1940 – 25/7/2021

July 25, 2020 Precious memories of our dearly loved husband, father, Poppy and Great Poppy. Now resting in God’s arms. Loving you always. ~ Eileen, Darren, Sharee, Michelle and families.

Sadly passed away as a result of an accident at St Paul, Minneapolis, USA on July 6, 2022. Aged 59 years. So very loved by his children Jayden, Kayla and Kane. Loving pa of grandson Elliott. The funeral service to honour Darryl’s life will be held at North East Funerals, 184 Greta Road, Wangaratta at 1.30pm on Friday, August 5, 2022 followed by burial at Wangaratta cemetery. The livestream may be viewed at northeastfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/

WEST, Mary. 23/11/1938 – 15/7/2022 Late of Eldorado. Sadly passed away. Aged 83 years. Loving wife of Albert (dec). Loved mother of Peter, Ken and Colleen. Loving Nan to Darryl, Brett and Danny. Great Nan to Lylah, Ivy, Evie, Harrison and Isla. Always remembered. Funeral service to honour the life of Mary ZLOO EH R൵HUHG DW (OGRUDGR 8QLWLQJ &KXUFK 78 Main Street, Eldorado at 11am on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 followed by burial at the Eldorado Lawn Cemetery.

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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).

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. with his Touring Car. PHOTOS: Kieren Tilly

Wangaratta students compare admirably

ting a slightly better percentage of 40+ scores at 3.6pc BY STEVE compared to Cathedral’s KELLY 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.

Beechworth Secondary College had a median study score of 29, but it was its 40+ score that was a standout with 13.7pc reaching the A grade figure. Benalla P-12 College had a median study score of 26, with zero over 40+, while FCJ College Benalla had a strong median of 30 with 6pc of scores 40+. Euroa Secondary College’s dux achieved one of the highest scores in the region with a 98.55 ATAR.

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Mansfield Secondary College had a median of 29 with 1.3pc of scores 40+. Myrtleford P-12 College had a median of 28 with 3.9pc of scores 40+, while Marian College had a median of 28 with zero scores 40+. Mount Beauty Secondary College had a median of 28, with 2.7pc of scores 40+. Wodonga Senior Secondary College had a median score of 23, with 1.1pc of scores 40+, while Catholic

College Wodonga had a median of 29, with 3.2pc 40+. Yarrawonga College P-12 was a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores 40+. The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik College in Hawthorn that had a median of 38 with 39.9pc of scores 40+, Mount Scopus Memorial College was next with 38 and 39.7pc, with Ballarat Clarendon College third with 38 and 38.4pc. For the full results visit vcaa.vic.adu.au.

Wang Repair Café returns

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

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

THE Wang Repair Café will hold its next event tomorrow at Apex Park from 8am until 12pm. The café will have some t-shirt rugs for sale as well as other items, and cash donations as well as donations of unwanted Christmas presents for them to sell would be appreciated, as the volunteer-run organisation seeks assistance to cover its operating costs and ensure its continuation. Bring items in need of repair to the park tomorrow morning where volunteers will be on hand to help bring them back to life.

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

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SIGH OF RELIEF: After a long, tough

BORDER BUBBLE IS NOW IN PLACE

year local graduates Kayla Fisher

(left) and Amy Henderson were celebrating

their university offers yesterday. PHOTO: Kieren Tilly

Teens look to the future with uni

WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday. The pair are both interested in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities. Kayla, 17, has been offered a

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.

offers

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

“I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now. “Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”

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Griffin committed to Dragons’ journey ST GEORGE Illawarra boss Anthony Griffin insists he can lead the Dragons to premiership glory as his team approaches their clash with Manly on Friday night. While the club reportedly met at board level this week to discuss the 55-yearold’s future, Griffin told his weekly press conference he “wouldn’t be standing here” if he didn’t feel he was the man for the job. It comes after the Dragons dropped out of the

NRL’s top eight after a 54-26 humbling against the Sydney Roosters last weekend. Griffin said speculation about his position was part of the job, but said he wouldn’t let it affect his pursuit of finals footy. “Most of that stuff gets played out outside our four walls, I like to leave it that way,” he told reporters. “It’s that sort of situation where that stuff gets talked about outside of here, my role is to get the team ready

for tomorrow night ... all the other stuff is for the papers and for the fans I suppose.” It comes before the definition of a four-point clash against the Sea Eagles in Kogarah, with the teams two of four sides separated by just one win in the race for eighth position. Injuries have continued to pile up for the Dragons, with impact centre Moses Suli joining powerhouse winger Mikaele Ravalawa on the sidelines before the

crunch clash. But Manly will miss the inspirational Jake Trbojevic and forward Andrew Davey, with Josh Schuster set to move into the latter’s starting role in the back row. The match will also see Queensland heroes Daly Cherry-Evans and Ben Hunt go toe-to-toe for their club sides, with their supreme kicking talents sure to be vital. “(With) the conditions, kicking games are impor-

tant, we’ve got two great halfbacks playing against each other,” Griffin said. “Defensively again, they’re a mobile side Manly, they’ve got a lot of strike, great halves. “It’s a big week for us ... we’re both in similar positions on the ladder, so it should be a great game.” Griffin also confirmed 32-year-old prop Josh McGuire would be leaving the club after signing a twoyear deal with Super League

HIGH CONTACT: Collingwood’s Jack Ginnivan has been the hot topic of debate in AFL circles regarding high tackles.

side Warrington. The 252-game veteran spent 10 years at Brisbane before three at North Queensland and the last two at the Dragons. “His contract’s up at the end of the year and he’s got a great opportunity to go to Warrington to finish his career over there,” Griffin said. “It’s a good deal for him ... we’re really happy for him, he’s done a great job for us.” -AAP

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Pies rally around Jack Ginnivan over AFL frees COLLINGWOOD teammates have rallied around Jack Ginnivan amid the furore over AFL players ducking and shrugging their shoulders to win free kicks for high contact. The league moved to clarify its rules around those methods this week after heated debate surrounding Ginnivan and whether he is being umpired differently to other players. A clip of the 19-year-old goal sneak was used in a league memo to clubs as one of three examples of players attempting

to win high-contact frees. “He’s one of my good mates so I speak with him about it a fair bit,” Magpies defender Isaac Quaynor told reporters on Thursday. “It really helps, the environment we’ve created at the club, that we all wrap our arms around each and every person. “He’s had the spotlight on him a little bit so he’s probably needed a couple extra people to give him a little cuddle here and there. “But I think he’s going really well and obviously he’s playing great

football, so I think that’s really important as well.” In its statement this week, the AFL said ball-carriers will not be rewarded with free kicks if they are “responsible for the high contact via a shrug, drop or arm lift.” Despite the crackdown, Quaynor doesn’t believe Ginnivan needs to change his approach. The second-year forward has enjoyed a breakout season with Collingwood, kicking 29 goals in 15 games. “Firstly, he’s had an unbelievable

COVID-positive Hull in doubt for Com Games LEADING Australian middle-distance runner Jessica Hull faces a race against time if she is to compete at the Commonwealth Games after testing positive to COVID-19. Hull, 25, tested positive for the first time on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST), a day after finishing seventh in the 1500m at the world athletics championships in Eugene. She has gone straight into a mandatory five-day isolation period at her home in Portland, two hours from Eugene. Hull and her coach Pete Julian had already come to an agreement with Athlet-

ics Australia that she could skip the pre-Commonwealth Games camp in the southeastern English town of Tonbridge. But she will still have to undergo PCR tests 72 hours before entering the athletes village and again on arrival in Birmingham. The opening round of the 1500m is on August 5. The current Australian record holder over 1500m and 5000m, Hull is considered an excellent medal chance in the metric mile in Birmingham, if she recovers in time. She is the first member of the 64-strong Australian

team in Eugene to test positive to COVID-19 during the 10-day championships. As a former University of Oregon Ducks track star, Hull is one of the most highprofile athletes at the world titles. There have been major concerns the world championships could turn into a COVID-19 cluster. The Japanese team has been badly affected, with 11 athletes and officials testing positive. Mask-wearing is now mandatory for athletes, coaches, officials and media in indoor areas. -AAP

season (and) to do what he’s doing is really impressive,” Quaynor said. “He’ll keep playing the way that he does, he’ll keep doing what he does. “It’s been really clear ... the AFL’s made the rules really obvious to the players, so it will be a good opportunity for him to go out and do his thing.” The league’s move to reinforce high contact rules sparked fierce criticism from Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge, who accused decision-makers of flinch-

ing at media criticism. AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan defended the memo to clubs and said the league wants players to protect themselves, especially their heads, with the way they approach contests. “There’s no rule change, it’s just clarifying head-high contact,” McLachlan said. “There was a lot of other coaches who were very positive about that. “Everyone’s got their views. “It was important to clarify it and that’s what we’ve done.” -AAP

Arnie happy to let Rogic decide own future SOCCEROOS coach Graham Arnold is only too happy to allow Tom Rogic to finalise his playing future by himself. Mystery continues to surround what lies ahead at club and international level for Rogic, who left Celtic in May having made 270-plus appearances for the Glasgowbased giants in a trophy-laden decade-long spell. Rogic pulled out of Australia’s World Cup play-off fixtures in Qatar in June due to personal circumstances, with Arnold admitting he didn’t know what was behind the 29-year-old’s withdrawal. Since then Rogic has been

spotted training in Sydney but apart from a brief text exchange, Arnold is none the wiser on what the playmaker’s future plans are. “I get asked whether I’ve heard from him but you understand I have to leave him alone as well,” Arnold said. “I know what Tommy’s like. I’ve known Tommy since 2010-11 and I’m not pestering him or sending him texts all the time. “I sent one text quite a while ago to make sure that he was okay mentally and everything was fine and he replied ‘yes’ and that’s it. “I’m here to give advice

if that’s necessary but at the end of the day it’s up to Tommy and his agent to find what’s best for Tommy and then we as a national team, or me as the national team coach, work with him from that.” Celtic coach and former Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou gave a similar opinion about Rogic when asked about the situation by media in Scotland. “Has anyone spoken to Tom? No-one spoke to him when he was here for 10 years either, that’s Tom,” Postecoglou told the Daily Record newspaper. -AAP

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Renegades get pick of BBL draft THE Melbourne Renegades will have first pick in the inaugural Big Bash League draft which has attracted more than 170 international signatures. The order of selection was confirmed in two separate, weighted lotteries split between teams that did and didn’t make last season’s finals. Faf du Plessis, Rashid Khan, Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo are among the high-profile talent with their names in the hat for the August 28 draft that will be broadcast live on Fox Sports.

A stack of English T20 guns are set to join them while some big-name Pakistan additions are also expected as Cricket Australia looks to revamp the tournament to its former glory. Players can nominate for the whole tournament or play only a portion of the competition in a move designed to entice star cameos in the crowded, big-money domestic schedule. Players can nominate for one or all of the fourtier categories, with the most in-demand players receiving platinum status, followed by gold, silver and bronze.

Each category comes with a set payment regardless of the number of games a player can play, however players can nominate different availability for different categories. Clubs also hold some power to retain an international who played for them last season courtesy of a retention pick. Clubs must pass at least once in the four rounds and finish with at least two imports on their books. “With a little over five weeks until the inaugural draft for overseas players, we are delighted to have locked

in key details regarding the order of selections, date and broadcast details today,” BBL boss Alistair Dobson said. “The determination of the order of selections is also a significant development, providing certainty to key club staff including list managers and coaches as they refine their draft strategies. “We look forward to working with clubs, players and agents worldwide to continue facilitating discussions to bring world-class talent to the KFC BBL.” -AAP

FIRST: The Melbourne Renegades will have first pick in the Big Bash League’s inaugural draft next month. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

SCOREBOARD JUBILEE GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, July 16 Stableford A Grade Winner: Joe Marjanovic 38 Runner Up: Tom Lindsey 37 B Grade Winner: Les Naidoo 40. Runner Up: Brian Wallace 36. C Grade Winner: Russell Stone 37. Runner Up: Fraser Jeffrey 37. D Grade Winner: Philip Bebb 36. Runner Up: Ray Hyland 34 Ball Winners Doug Ritchens (2) 36, Jim Moore 35, Daniel McPhee 35, Wade Goodwin 35, Wayne Roberts 34, Neville Hogan 34, Jack Reiter 34, Rick Harnwell 34, Ian Mills 34, Andrew Skewes 34, Andrew Walker 33, Jeff Hemphill 33, Barry McLeod 33, John Porter 33, Gary Butler, Ray Hyland, Alex Gibb, Pat Ernst 33. Super Nine Club Shirt: Barry Adams 22 Aroma Deli: Greg Hogan 20 2 Balls: Russell Stone on countback from Kellie Roberts 20 NTP: 4th James McLean, 8th Andrew Skewes, 13th Fraser Jeffrey, 17th Paul Lawrence Wednesday, July 20: Stroke A Grade Winner: Jarred Adamo 70. B Grade Winner: Attila Kungl 74. C Grade Winner: Brendon Essex 66. Ball Winners: Doug Ritchens (2) 73, Barry McLeod 73, Ian Mills 74, Greg Hogan 75, Jeff Hemphill 75, Andy Walker 76. NTP: 4th Jarred Adamo, 8th Trevor Nippress, 13th Ray Hyland, 17th Jarred Adamo. Wednesday, July 20 9 Hole Stableford A Grade Winner: Kevin Elliott 16. Runner Up: Daryl Johnstone 15. B Grade Winner: Matt Sanders 18. Runner Up: Allen Mercer 16. NTP: 4th Daryl Johnstone.

WANGARATTA GOLF CLUB WOMEN’S Competition: July 12 Womens 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Rosemary Webb 18 Points. Runner Up: Dawn Fleet 17 Points. Womens 18 Hole Stableford Winner: Nora Martin 30 Points. Runner Up: Susan Miller 28 Points. Men’s Competition- July 13 9 hole Stableford - Winner: John Walker 13 C/B. Runner Up: Graham Whitehead 13. 18 hole Stableford Winner: Brannan Duffy 37 Points. Runner Up: Michael Webster 35 C/B Points. Ball Winners: Tony Holden, Lachy Moore, Trevor Clark. NTP: 4th Willima Dodd,

Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm on all days. 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 Janet Kelly on 0429166016 and captain Lauren Kazenwadel on 0455023538.

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PRACTICE PUTT: Phil Winnell works on his putting. 7th Brannan Duffy, 9th Michael Webster, 11th Matt Nicolosi, 13th Matt Nicolosi, 16th Trevor Clark. Womens Competition: July 14 Womens 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Julie McInnes 18 Points. Runner Up: Jenny Kerr 14 Points. NTP: 11th Dawn Fleet, 13th Rosie Webb Men’s Competition: July 16 Presidents Gold Cup Stableford A Grade Winner: Robert Holloway 38 Points. A Grade Runner Up: Matthew Ring 37 Points. Ball Winners: Michael Webster, David O’Brien, Dean Campagna. B Grade Winner: Arthur Ingarfield 39 Points. B Grade Runner up: Graeme Ray 38 Points. Ball Winners: Trevor Trimble, Steve Leitl, David Ryan, Tony Holden. NTP: 4th Craig Henwood, 7th Robert Holloway, 9th Trevor Clark, 11th Luke Kelly (Domino’s Voucher), 13th Steve Leitl Secret 6: Matthew Ring McDonalds Birdie: Michael Webster, William Dodd. KFC Birdie: Michael Webster. Subway Birdie: Michael Webster. Raffle: Dawn Fleet.

TARRA GOLF CLUB RESULTS Saturday, July 16 Semi Finals Doubles K.O Ken Miller and Manny Tanirau def Pete Nolan and Lindsay Steer 2up. Leo McCoy and Glen Simmons def Angelo Garraffo and Mark Nolan 1up. Ladies Results: 9 Holes Winner: Lucia DePos 56-21.5-34.5. Golf to be played on Saturday, July 23 is the final of the doubles K.O for 2022. Members are to organise their golf program on the day. 11:30am rollup for a 12 noon start, all players welcome. 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. TARRA LADIES Tarra Ladies conducted the President’s Trophy on Tuesday, July 19. The stableford event was won by Toni Wilson with 34 points. Lynn Barrow was the runner/up with 30 points.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling NTP on 13th was Lynn Barrow. The 9-hole stableford event was won by Lorraine Carson with nine points.

CROQUET RESULTS for Monday, July 18 are as follows: Elise Downes and Maureen O’Keefe d Joan Dyson and Wendy Burgess 7/4, Christine Ireland and Terry Wilson d Wendy Waddington and Heather Gulbin 7/5, Lauren Kazenwadel and Gavan Kelly d Julie Davey and Bruce Guttormsen 7/4, Nathan Reynolds d Janet Kelly 7/3. On Wednesday 13 members enjoyed the winter sunshine whilst playing the usual three games. In a game of ricochet croquet Terry Wilson defeated Joan Guttormsen 26/15 and achieved a 27 yard roquet (hitting his ball onto another) during the game. Also on Wednesday, five members attended the Shepparton Christmas in July Social Day with Robyn Muller achieving runner-up status. Playing times are Monday,

SATURDAY, July 16 Kangaroo Hill, Eldorado Led by the experienced Jeanette and Michael, 18 members headed off on a very pleasant adventure in the area just to the north of Eldorado township. We started following Reedy Creek after leaving cars in the middle of the township. Crossing the pedestrian only bridge, we then climbed into the Chiltern Mt Pilot National Park noticing the substantial amount of weed cactus threatening to dominate the landscape. In post frost but warming and fine conditions, we walked up on dry bush tracks towards the beckoning heights. Below the very steep, rough and rocky track which ascends Kangaroo Hill, the party divided in two with five people deciding to trudge back down to Eldorado by a different route. The intrepid 13 managed to ascend Kangaroo Hill for lunch and were rewarded with commanding views back towards Wangaratta and the Warby Range. The return route involved a longer trudge beside a fairly low Reedy Creek after a slightly demanding creek crossing. Back enjoying the now obligatory Pat’s cuppa and fresh biscuits, we reminisced on an excellent medium level walk with the Kangaroo Hill alpinists covering 16.5 kms in total. Coming events Sunday, July 31 Kancoona Gap Track, Kancoona near the Kiewa Valley Michael, 0447 617 880 A medium to hard walk of about 10km on gravel tracks, including one long ascent. Starting on the edge of a pine plantation, a steady climb over 5km from 400m to 600m is made to Kancoona Gap Track in the state forest. Along this track, a peak of 730m is reached, before descending to 580m. Good views of Happy Valley. Possibility of wine tasting at Eagle Range Estate on the way home.

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VICTORS: (Back L-R) Phil Matthews, Keith Willett, Terry Nieuwenhout, (middle L-R) Tony Caufield, Matt Motha, Brock Thompson, David Luelf, (front L-R) Craig Sessions, Rick Palmer, Carson Weingott, Bob Foster, Bob Glossop.

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BROCK Thompson made the most of his trip to the Wangaratta Clay Target Club’s down the line shoot on Saturday, July 16. The Wagga Club shooter won two of his three events and ended the day with the highest aggregate score. He certainly didn’t have it easy though, as there were other shooters nipping at his heels throughout the day. Then there was the added challenge of the frigid weather and strong blustery winds. The first event was the 25 target single barrel and the Border Club’s Phil Matthews took the AA Grade win on

23/26 after a shoot-off with Keith Willett, who finished with 22/26. In A Grade, the consistent Bob Glossop shot the event’s highest off the gun score of 23/25 to win, with Rick Palmer second on 22/25. B Grade went to Wangaratta Club veteran Bob Foster on 21/25. It was a popular win after the effort Bob has made to get himself back to shooting fitness. Craig Sessions took second with 19/25. Mt Bogong Club shooter Tony Caufield took out C Grade with 21/26 after a

shoot-off with Wangaratta Club stalwart Brian Reid makde a rare appearance in competition to score 20/26. It’s surprising that Brian has the energy to shoot, given the hours he puts into the club behind the scenes. Event two was the 25 target double barrel and AA Graders Brock Thompson, Phil Matthews and Royce Wojtowyez each scored a perfect 25/25. In the shoot-off, Royce dropped out to leave Brock and Phil locked on 50/50. The two decided on a coin toss to settle things with Brock taking the win and

target point score and Brock Thompson shot another perfect score to take AA Grade on 75/75. Second went to Phil Matthews on 84/87 after a shootoff with Keith Willett and Royce Wojtowyez. Bob Glossop made it a hat trick of A Grade wins on 72/75 with Rick Palmer completing his own hat-trick in second on 64/75. B Grade went to Matt Motha with an excellent 74/75 from Craig Sessions in second on 68/75. Mansfield Veteran David Luelf also shot an excellent 74/75 to take C Grade with

Phil taking second place. A Grade once again went to Bob Glossop on 24/25 with Rick Palmer again in second on 22/25. In B Grade, Craig Sessions took first with 23/25. A shoot-off between hard working club volunteers Matt Motha and Phil Smith saw Matt take second with 21/26. Junior shooter Carson Weingott, who’s obviously inherited his granddad David Luelf’s skills, took C Grade with an impressive 24/25. Second went to Terry Nieuwenhout on 23/25. The final event was the 25

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Bats prepare for ‘crucial’ match with Whorouly By NATHAN DE VRIES

KEEP ON BUILDING: Moyhu take on North Wangaratta tomorrow a win sure to help set a positive tone for the rest of the season and into next year. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Hoppers hold heads high as season winds down THEY may not be in contention for finals, but Moyhu aren’t dropping their hands with four matches left of their year, eager to pull some big wins before they’re done for 2022. The young Hoppers sit one win above the wooden spoon position, but the club spirit is as strong as ever, with coach Ian Muller getting the side ready for a real tilt in 2023. “Wins on the board is one thing, but we’ve been playing good footy and competitive football - it’s one of those things when you’ve got young teams and young players and when you lack experience and skill,” he said. “We’re struggling at the moment with COVID - we’ve had a few players out with COVID and more in the netball teams - so

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there are a few players worried about coming to training for starters, and I don’t mind that. “Spirits are good, the guys still seem to want to enjoy themselves and turn up to training and have a good time after the game. For us, we know that we won’t be great contenders on the ladder but it’s about keeping a core group of people together and building a club rather than a team for the season. “There’s certainly not that ‘why bother?’ scenario - guys keep turning up and we’re still fielding two teams every Saturday which is

more than I can say for other clubs. “As a club, we’re in a pretty good place.” Moyhu are staring down a very winnable run of games to cap off season 2022, with a win tomorrow over North Wangaratta doing wonders for the side’s confidence and cohesion. “North Wangaratta are a big, strong team and we’re not - we’re not a big bodied team, so we’ve got to play our game and not expect to try and muscle them,” Muller said. “We’ll play aggressive, attacking footy and break through their line, go over the top or go around the big bodies, and play our attacking game. “If we play our game, then we can match it on the field with most teams - we struggle when we turn the ball over and when

O&K top five leaderboard after round 16

Senior goal kicking Lachy Thompson (Benalla All Blacks) ...........72 Cody Crawford (Benalla All Blacks) ...............52 Cooper Thomason (Bright) ............................47 Frazer Judd (Tarrawingee) .............................46 Lachlan Hansen (Tarrawingee) ......................42

Reserves goal kicking Liam Sinclair (Benalla All Blacks) ..................51 Cam McCormack (North Wangaratta) ...........48 Tom Webster (Greta) ......................................44 Harry Moran (Benalla All Blacks) ...................33 Tom Buckley (Bright)......................................30 Under 15 goal shooting Cobie McCormack (Bonnie Doon) ...............320 Lily Boman (North Wangaratta) ...................224 Lily Boyer (Whorouly) ...................................204 Poppy Broomhall (Goorambat) ...................177 Claire McDonald (Whorouly) ........................170 C grade goal shooting Grace Revell (Bonnie Doon) .........................321 Tyena Massey-Chase (King Valley)...............222

Susie White (Milawa) ....................................211 Steph Scott (Greta) .......................................197 Laylah Craven (Tarrawingee) .......................193

B reserve goal shooting Luisa Lucciardello (Whorouly) .....................467 Kaitlyn Robinson (North Wangaratta) .........462 Michelle Tanner (Bonnie Doon) ...................441 Karlah Box (North Wangaratta)....................378 Madelyn Tomasoni (Bright) .........................321 B grade goal shooting Mia Lynch (Bright) ........................................449 Rhonda Bennett (Milawa) ............................441 Jenna Brunner (Goorambat) .......................423 Maddie Gottschling (North Wangaratta) .....404 Em Canny (Milawa).......................................305 A grade goal shooting Taylah Reidy (Greta) .....................................466 Kaylee Allan (Tarrawingee) ..........................447 Sophie Morey (Moyhu) .................................328 Tayla Allen (Whorouly) .................................325 Portia Keatch (Bonnie Doon) .......................319

we go for goals, but if we can get the ball long and deep into Tom Gorman, we should be able to get plenty of goals on the board. “If you look at our game against Tarrawingee when we beat them, our best players were our youngest players, the 17 year olds who have only played junior footy. “In terms of standouts, I don’t think we’re got too many massive standout match-winning individuals, but as a team we certainly should be able to take it to anybody.” Moyhu makes the trip to the North Wangaratta Recreation Reserve to play the Hawks - in other round 17 fixtures, the Lions head over to Goorambat, Greta host the Roos, Tarrawingee play Bonnie Doon to keep their finals hopes alive, while Milawa takes on the Panthers.

WHILE they currently sit at third on the A grade ladder, Goorambat’s netballers believe they can go even higher with the right set up, as they test themselves tomorrow against a ferocious Whorouly squad at the Goorambat Recreation Reserve. The Bats have been displaying some solid form this year, taking the fight to top teams like Greta and Milawa, but after last week’s shock 14 goal loss to Tarrawingee, Goorambat will look to settle and make a strong case in the finals. Coach Amelia Gall said her side was figuring out their best possible combinations to go deep into September, with the first trial of their best starting seven against the Lions. “After last weekend, it’s a crucial game for us,” she said. “We didn’t have the best start, which seems to be our form last weekend, and that really cost us the game. “We only shot four goals in the first quarter, then we were chasing our tails. “In the last quarter we were 21 goals down and only lost by 14, so it was a slow start but a strong finish. “We’re really focussed on finals and potentially we could be playing against them in finals so we need to figure out all the little mistakes and make it a strong one and get a win.” The Lions sit just outside the cut for finals on percentage, and with four rounds to go, Gall said she was expecting some intensity from the first whistle. “I think they’ve just been unfortunate with the draw or a few games,” she said. “I think they really match us they’ve got the height in both ends, and a speedy mid-court so it’s going to be a very good match. “The first quarter will be intense, I just think that’ll be one of the deciding factors of the game - last time we played them we had a few out, so we didn’t play them at our strongest, so it’ll be very interesting to see how we go with our full team in. “It’s a crucial game for the Goorambat A grade side to cement our position in the top three to be competitive with the likes of Greta and Milawa.” In other matches around the area, the Hawks will aim to continue their run of form over Moyhu, Greta host King Valley, Tarrawingee head down to Bonnie Doon, and its two v four when Milawa take on Benalla All Blacks.

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Magpies keen to end sportsground hoodoo By WILLSON MACK THE match of the round will be played out at the Albury Sportsground tomorrow. Wangaratta will be out to break their hoodoo at the sportsground when they face the third placed Albury in what shapes as a massive match. Although the ‘Pies waltzed to a 54-point win over the Tigers in the season opener, Albury has a huge home ground advantage as Wangaratta hasn’t won there in a few years. A win for the Tigers would see them go within one victory of the undefeated ladder leaders so the stakes couldn’t be higher. “It should be good,” Wangaratta coach Ben Reid said. “We’re really looking forward to it, it’s going to be a bigger test than we’ve had for a few weeks. “We haven’t won at Albury in a number of years too so that’s only going to make it harder.” Albury have plenty of firepower that Wangaratta will have to stop with the likes of last year’s Doug Strang Medal winner Jacob Conlan and Riley Bice up forward, and former AFL trio Anthony Miles, Daniel Cross and Jeff Garlett all playing in the same team. “(Jacob) Conlan’s a really good player, I rate him highly so whoever gets him they’re going to have their hands full,” Reid said.

“Bice is a good player too, he can be a danger up forward, on ball and on the wing and then there’s (Anthony) Miles and (Daniel) Cross there as well as it’s going to be interesting to see how they line up. “I think we’ve just got to stifle their supply by winning the ball at the source and getting it going our way.” Reid admitted his midfielders will need to be on their game. “I think every week this year it’s been about our mids doing a good job and, for the most part, they have so we’ll back them in,” he said. “Abe will be back in there this weekend and so will Jackson Clark so they’re two great players to get back.” Reid, Daniel Sharrock and Brad Melville will all make their way back into the side as well. Melville will play his first game since tearing his anterior cruciate ligament last season. “(Brad) Melville will be a great inclusion, I know he’s looking forward to playing again,” Reid said. “He’s had a big three or four weeks training with Richmond’s VFL and they ticked him off last week “I think he did a 14 or 15km session so he’s right to go, he’ll probably fit in at half-forward or on a wing.” Tomorrow’s blockbuster clash starts at 2pm.

RETURN: Brad Melville will play his first game since rupturing his ACL last season.

Win two for Hawks netballers? By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA Rovers netballers will be full of confidence going into tomorrow’s clash against Myrtleford at WJ Findlay Oval. The Hawks had their hearts broken, falling by just one goal (32-31) in what would have gotten their season off to a flier. The Hawks were up by five goals at quarter time in that match but the Saints fought back. Since then, the Saints have gone on to win another three games, while Wangaratta Rovers have added just one win to their name. Meanwhile, Wangaratta take on Albury at the Albury Sportsground, a team they made light work of (21 goals) in their encounter earlier on in the year. The Magpies are coming off an excellent win over North Albury last weekend, while the Tigers had a huge 25 goal victory over Myrtleford. Albury are just one win behind Wangaratta so no doubt they’ll be out to make a statement and push to overtake the Magpies on the standings by season’s end. Meanwhile, Wangaratta Rovers’ netball volunteer Sandy Roberts was named the O&M’s volunteer of the week. Roberts has been a valuable volunteer at the Rovers since 2011.

Wangaratta Rovers want revenge By WILLSON MACK

LEADING: Captain Sam Carpenter will be leading from the front tomorrow. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

WANGARATTA Rovers know firsthand that Myrtleford will be a tough task at WJ Findlay Oval this weekend. The Hawks fell to the Saints by three points in a thriller in the season opener and will be eager to bounce back. Myrtleford aren’t looking likely to have ex-AFL star Ryan Griffen, while ex-GWS ruckman Dawson Simpson is also in doubt which will be a huge boost to Wangaratta Rovers’ chances. “We try not to dwell on our losses but the Myrtleford game and the Wodonga game were both really costly to us,” Wangaratta Rovers football operations manager Barry Sullivan said. “We just need to put our best foot forward now. “We know they’re a big, contested type of team and they got out to a great start against us last time so we don’t want that happening again.

“I guess we just need to make sure we stick to our strengths of run and carry and play to our game.” Sam Murray is expected to miss the next two to three games with a strained hamstring in a major out to the home side. Sullivan admitted the Saints still have a number of dangerous players. “Nick Warnock kicked a few last week, Sam Martin is back from overseas and Murray Waite is another handy player for them so they’re certainly a talented side,” he said. “Having ‘Muz’ (Sam Murray) out with a sore hamstring is a massive out for us too, he gives us so much protection down back with his intercept marking and his run and carry so our backline is going to have to compensate for him.” The clash shapes as a massive game in Wangaratta Rovers’ quest for top three.

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The Hawks could move to just one win away from the third placed Albury if the Magpies are to beat the Tigers. “It’s a really pivotal round of footy,” Sullivan said. “If we win and Albury lose we’re just one game behind them and then we play them in the final round so it’s potentially a two game swing. “The last round could be really important if we get on a good run leading up to then.” Wangaratta Rovers return home to where they’ve only lost one game this season - a 14 point loss to the undefeated Magpies. “We love playing at home and pride ourselves on playing well there,” Sullivan said. “We’ve only lost one game which was to Wangaratta by only a few goals so it’s a place we tend to play well at. “We’ve also got a past players get together on Saturday as well which will really set us up for a good day.”

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READY TO WIN: Wangaratta’s women face a strong foe in Albury United this Sunday. PHOTO: Vanessa Leonard

Albury United a challenge for Lady Devils By NATHAN DE VRIES

BIG PLAYER: Adam Burchell will need to stand up again this weekend.

PHOTO: Sam Sgaioto

The stakes couldn’t be higher for Devils WANGARATTA City could go level points with Albury United at Jelbart Park on Sunday. After downing the then league leaders Cobram last weekend, a victory over United who are just three points above the Devils in first spot would further tighten the top of the table. The Devils and United have had one of the fiercest rivals over the past couple of seasons and Sunday’s blockbuster clash is destined for fireworks. “In terms of the way the ladder is looking, this game is huge,” Wangaratta City coach Daniel Vasilevski said. “If we win we could go ahead of them and pending other results this weekend, we could even end up on top.

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“A win would give us a good chance of beating them on goal difference as well so it’s going to be a big game.” The Devils will need to be wary of gun United winger Melkie Woldemichael who has scored four goals in his past two appearances. Although Wangaratta grabbed a 2-1 win over the Albury based side in round one, United got revenge in the FA Cup, also 2-1. “There’s too much of a gap between now and round one to be looking at that game,” Vasilevski said.

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“In saying that though, we felt like we had them under control in the FA Cup final but unfortunately conceded two goals in the last five minutes. “Although we lost that game I think it gives us confidence but we do need to show up on the day. “We’ve had a great rivalry over the past few seasons with them, it’s a healthy rivalry that’s fierce in the field but we’re all mates after the game.” The Devils are set to be bolstered by the inclusion of Ethan Whiley who returns from a back injury. “Ethan gives us another dimension,” Vasilevski said. “He’s so strong and powerful so it’ll be good to have him back.”

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We felt like we had them under control in the FA Cup final but unfortunately conceded two goals in the last five minutes. - WANGARATTA CITY COACH DANIEL VASILEVSKI

WANGARATTA’S women face one of the top sides in the Albury Wodonga Football Association this Sunday, as the Lady Devils head up to Jelbart Park to play Albury United. Both division one and two matches are sure to be spectacles, with the Lady Devils in with a legitimate chance of taking out both matches. Division one coach Lockie Campbell said the side was preparing well, eager to put some late-season wins on the board. “The ladies are keen to bounce back again this weekend,” he said. “We know United is a tough line up for us but we are still keen to get back to playing football the way we know we can. “We will be looking at how we structure ourselves this weekend, working on things such as making sure we are mentally prepared for a full 90 minutes and that we won’t give up no matter what. “We had a good week at training, putting in the hard work so we can give ourselves the best possible run into finals. Wangaratta’s reserves have played the Greens just once this season, but their 2-0 scoreline and elevated position on the ladder back them in for another successful outing. “We’re coming off a hard fought game against top of the leaderboard, a lot of the girls have their confidence behind them which is a really positive thing to see,” reserves coach Georgia Mahoney said. “We have won against United before but we have to remind ourselves every week not to get complacent and play every game like it’s the top of the leaderboard. “We should have our full team this week having two games being played in our women’s division so there will be some key players playing two games. “I’m really striving towards finishing the season up with a good place on the leader board ready for finals.”

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Martens shoots 62 to break record By WILLSON MACK

THE Wangaratta Golf Club has a new course record. Chris Martens smashed the previous record of 66 off a one handicap on July 9 in the stableford competition at the local course. Martens recorded a seven under gross 62 to break the record in dominant fashion, while also amassing a whopping 44 stableford points to win the A grade for the day.

It was a bogey free round to make the day even sweeter. “It was one of those days where everything went right,” Martens said. “I putted well which was the key. “I started on the back nine so once I hit the green on (hole) nine (final hole) to five foot I was so relieved that I knew I wasn’t going to bogey it. “I rolled the putt in for birdie and went from six under to seven, I was just over the moon.”

Martens’ handicap has now gone to plus one after his magnificent round, meaning he has to give one shot up at the Wangaratta Golf Club. The star golfer puts his improvement down to the renovations that have been done at the course. “The changes at the club have just been awesome,” he said. “The irrigation has just changed the course completely, it’s in such good condition and the driving range has also been

a big part in getting new people to the sport. “Only a few years ago it would be rare to see people in their 20s playing but in the last three or four years golf has just exploded. “COVID-19 suited golf perfectly because it’s already a socially distanced sport, when one slices their tee shot and the other hooks it you’re nowhere near each other so I think the pandemic helped the sport grow.” But Martens admits there are

“far better” golfers at his club despite now holding the course record. “It’s a great achievement (to hold the record) but I’ve seen far better golfers than me at the club,” he said. “John Southwell is 72-yearsold and plays off one and shoots level par consistently which is just ridiculous. “And then there’s the greenkeeper JR who plays off plus four shoots below par a fair bit as well.”

BIG HELP: Chris Martens has praised the renovations that have been done at the Wangaratta Golf Club, including the driving range (pictured).

Fiery shots at Oxley table tennis group THE winter chills were present at the Oxley hall for the table tennis, but 15 players arrived for competition on Monday night. Preparations for the evening were fierce as the Mullins men, Jason and Zac, had a hard fought family warm up in readiness for their challengers. Simon Brown partnered

Richard Morgan to take take on young Phoebe Bosley and more senior Adam Bosley. After a smash hit or two, all agreed ABBA had it right, ‘The Winner Takes it All’. Deb Humphreys and Martin Butcher challenged William Bowick and Margot Ingwerson. The cook and co? took out the honours after an interesting duel.

Neil Brock and Brian Bourke took on Manni Poulos and Neil Spurgeon. The two Neils got it happening and between balls and banter bouncing around, a great game was had by all. Sue McGregor and Neil Spurgeon met their match with Margot Ingwersen and Manni Poulos.

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PRESENTATION NIGHTS Ovens & King FNL Presentation Night: Sunday, August 14 @ Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway Wangaratta & District Junior Football Club: Monday, August 29 @ Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway AFL North East Border Female Football League: Friday, August 26 @ Commercial Club Albury Wodonga Junior Football League: Sunday, August 21 @ Commercial Club Tallangatta & District Football League: Monday, August 22 @ Commercial Club

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Sue put on a display of sharp shooting shots and the game was won in great style. Many singles and doubles matches were played and it was a busy evening, even though numbers were down. The evening finished in fine form with a very tasty supper provided by those who came.

HAPPY HITTING: Oxley table tennis members Simon Brown, Adam Bosley, Richard Morgan and Phoebe Bosley enjoying their match on Monday night. PHOTO: Jason Mullins

accessibility to players for the remainder of the 2022 season. The listed conditions are specific to: Ovens & Murray FNL Reserve Grade, Ovens & King FNL Reserve Grade, Tallangatta & District FL Reserve Grade, Upper Murray FNL Reserve Grade. After consultation with relevant stakeholders AFLNEB confirms the following to assist the grades above: 1. A player that has not played with a club prior to 30th June on an eligible permit, shall be permitted to do so. These players will not be eligible for finals. 2. A player of any club on a bye week, will be permitted to obtain a permit to play for another club. 3. All other permit conditions between each league will remain as set out at the start of the season.

random rule 16.6 FREE KICK AFTER PLAY HAS ENDED 16.6.1 Before Kick or in the Act of Kicking After a field Umpire has signalled that play has come to an end, any field Umpire may award a Free Kick to

any Player when a Player is preparing to Kick or in the act of Kicking for Goal. In such cases, the following shall apply: (a) if the Player awarded the Free Kick is playing for the Attacking Team, the Free Kick shall be awarded to the Player where the infringement occurred, or the Player shall be awarded a Fifty Metre Penalty, whichever is the greater penalty against the Defending Team; or (b) if the Player awarded the Free Kick is playing for the Defending Team, the Player shall be awarded the Free Kick where the infringement occurred or where the football is at the time of the infringement, whichever is the greater penalty against the Attacking Team.

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Stingrays’ meet goes swimmingly

LOCKED IN: Tanner Godenzi ready to face a pitch on the weekend.

Rangers A Grade win capped off with walk-off home run WANGARATTA Baseball Softball Sports Club had baseball at two venues on Sunday. The Rangers under 15s and one B Grade game were played in Wangaratta, the Rangers Orange played Benalla Bandits in Benalla. The under 15 Rangers scored five runs to Bandits one in the first inning and set the scene for the game, although the Rangers won the game, the Bandits in their first season of baseball are improving each week. In the B Grade game, Rangers Orange brought in three runs in their first turn at bat. Although the Bandits first batter got on first after being walked, his joy was short lived when he was out in a double play when the following batter was caught on a fly ball at right field and he did not touch up

the base on the catch. Bandits brought in one run in their second innings after holding Rangers Orange from adding to their score in their turn at bat to trail by just two runs at the top of the third innings. Rangers Orange batted well in their next two turns at bat to bring in seven runs in each dig, while Bandits could only add one more to their score to go down three runs to Rangers Orange 17. The other three Rangers teams played Porepunkah Panthers at Targoora Park, Wangaratta. The under 11s were played first with the Rangers scoring six runs in their turn at bat. Panthers had only seven players turn up for the game and they used this to their own advantage when they

ran the bases well to bring in five runs. In fact, the Panthers played well all game, batting the ball to the gaps in the field to only lose one more out in their next three digs and holding the Rangers to adding five runs in each of their next two innings to win. Panthers won 25 runs to Rangers 16. In the B Grade game, Rangers Grey were the strongest side on the day. Cheyne Osbourne took five walks from five plate appearances, while Ian Dinsdale playing his 280th game for the club showed that he can still hit the ball, having three safe hits from three at bats. Panthers had trouble getting runners on base after their first turn at bat when they had only one safe hit

for the next three innings going down to Rangers Grey 19 runs to Panthers one. Porepunkah Panthers A Grade team got off to a good start when they scored four runs in their first turn at bat, then had the three outs of Rangers with only four batters facing the plate. Panthers added three more runs in the next dig while a change of pitchers saw Rangers Black get on the scorebook bringing in two to trail by five runs at the top of the third innings. Panthers added another two runs in the third innings, and it looked like game over but not to be as Rangers Black got their first three batters on base from outfield hits and their game lifted to bring in seven runs for the dig and even the score with

nine runs each at the top of the fourth innings. A change of pitcher worked for Rangers Black when they got the required three outs without Panthers adding to their score. In the final innings, the Rangers found themselves with two outs and two on base, when John Taylor hit the first ball thrown to him over the home run line to bring in three runs and finish the game. Rangers Black 12, Panthers nine. This Sunday’s games: Bears Vs Rangers in all grades at Springdale Heights, Lavington. Porepunkah Vs Wodonga Warriors in all grades at Porepunkah. Rangers Grey Vs Benalla Bandits B grade at Targoora.

LAST weekend’s Ovens & Murray short course championships saw members of the Wangaratta Stingrays Swim Club excel in the pool, with 15 members representing the club among the 160 competitor field. RESULTS: Lucy Beavis - bronze medal, girls nine and under 50m backstroke. Arabella Chapman - gold medal, girls 1011yrs 50m butterfly. Eliza Looby - gold, girls nine and under 50m butterfly and breaststroke; bronze, girls nine and under 50m freestyle. Matthew Mace - silver boys 13 and under 100m backstroke; bronze, boys 13 and under 100m freestyle, boys 13 and under 100m butterfly, boys 1213 100m individual medley, 13 and under 100m breaststroke. Tayah Martens gold, girls 14-15 years 100m backstroke and butterfly; silver, girls 14-15 years 100m individual medley; bronze, girls open 400m freestyle, girls 14-15 years 100m freestyle. Leon Palmer - gold, boys nine and under 50m freestyle, 50m butterfly; silver, boys nine and under 50m Backstroke; bronze, boys 11 and under 100m individual medley. This is the last meet of the short course season to be held in the Ovens and Murray district. Several swimmers from Wangaratta Stingrays have qualified for the 2022 Victorian Country Short Course Championships in Ballarat on July 30 and 31.

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round Friday, July 22 Richmond v Fremantle (MS)

Saturday, July 23 North Melbourne v Hawthorn (BA) Sydney v Adelaide (SCG) Port Adelaide v Geelong (AO) Brisbane v Gold Coast (G) Western Bulldogs v Melbourne (MS)

Sunday, July 24 Carlton v Greater Western Sydney (MRVL) Collingwood v Essendon (MCG) West Coast v St Kilda (OS)

TOTAL - 96

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Last week - 3

TOTAL - 47

leaderboard after round 18 Neil Barassi ...........112 Nathan De Vries .....108 Trent Terry .............108 Beth Watson ..........108 Christine Whinray ..106 Brett Anderson ......106 Frank Zeinstra ............105 Ryan Malcolm ............104 Rob Bell ....................103 Rob Worthington .......103 Rowie Lincoln ............102 Kent Wathen .............102 Helen Haines ............102 Gary Lidgerwood.......102 Jack Lancaster ............102 Nick Stebnyckyj .........101

Zac Guilfoyle .............99 Dermie .....................99 Sean Barrett ..............98 Jess Maddy ...............98 Cam Green ...............97 Belinda Harrison ........96 Adam Williams...........95 Chris Lindsay .............95 Glenn Bouchier .........94 Tennessee Younger ....92 Nicci Bettles ..............92 Max Webster .............91 Percy ........................87 Tania Maxwell ............85 Sarah Crothers...........80 The Whisper..............47

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ªxHRKILCy872010z TEXTBOOK MARK O’Keefe warms up for his round at the Wangaratta Golf Club on their newly installed driving range. ■ Scoreboard: Page 39 PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

100 of red and blue Mil Milawa D Demons set to celebrate l b centuryy of footyy successes

NOT many clubs can say they’ve been winning footy flags for 100 years, but it’s one boast which Milawa Football Netball Club can say with confidence. This weekend, the Demons will host a past players day at the Milawa Recreation Reserve during their match with Benalla All Blacks, a century after Milawa won their first senior flag as a club, in the now-defunct Wangaratta and District Football Association back in 1922 when they beat the Wangaratta Rovers 9.12 (66) to 4.10 (34). Milawa past players president Mark Allan said a large reunion was planned for last year, but due to COVID lockdowns, had to be rescheduled. “It’s two-fold - it’s the reunion from previous years, plus the reunion from last year for the 2011, ‘91, and ‘71 reserves,” he said. “Lockdowns closed down when I was going to have it three times (last year). “I’ve done that three times last year, so that’s why I thought we’ll get everything together and get a bit back around the club, because clubs have been doing it tough over the last couple of years.” Allan said he expected around 100 past players to attend, with

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several flag-winning Dees still playing. “Obviously we’ve had some pretty good successes in the last few years, so it’s not that hard to track down a few,” he said. “The 1969 (team) is the oldest current players, then in the ‘70s we won quite a few reserves premierships, and in ‘84, ‘85 we won seniors, ‘91, then obviously 2009, 2011 (reserves), 2013 there’s quite a bit happening. “We’re going to watch the game, have a bit of a get together at the half-time of the seniors and after the game we’re going to get some fire drums going and have a barbecue dinner, and chat like you normally do.” The matches against Benalla are sure to be fantastic, with a win to the Demons sure to send a message to the rest of the top six that Milawa can never be counted out coming into finals. For more information about the past players day, contact Mark Allan on 0418 573 889.

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