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OUT IN FORCE LEADING Senior Constable Rachelle Maher and Acting Senior Sergeant Sarrah O’Keefe will lead a strong police presence on local arterials over the holiday period. Story page 2. PHOTO: Ryan Malcolm

VLocity trains “imminent” Hope H p VL VLocity ity ttrains i tto run passenger p g services i on the th Albury Alb y line li before b f end d off the th yyear SIX new VLocity trains will commence passenger services on Albury line “imminently” but the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) could not guarantee a rollout before the end of the year. The delay is despite completion of testing of the multi-million train fleet by the end of November, with the Victorian State Government waiting on the ARTC to sign off on the rolling stock for several weeks.

BY STEVE KELLY skelly@ nemedia.com.au

Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll told the Wangaratta Chronicle that the standard-gauge North East VLocity trains successfully completed a thorough testing program - including extensive track testing - and has been ready for service since late last month.

“Since its testing was successfully completed, we have been awaiting approval from North East Line operator, the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), for it to operate on the line,” Mr Carroll said. “We hope the ARTC can get on with the job of bringing VLocity trains to the North East Line.” It was indicated by the State Government back in October that the trains would be operational in time for Christmas, but this

now appears more unlikely given Saturday is three days away. The ARTC yesterday refused to lock in a date on which the trains would begin taking passengers. “ARTC is working with the Department of Transport and V/Line to facilitate the commencement of new VLocity Train services on the North East Rail Line, from Southern Cross to Albury,” an ARTC spokesperson said. “Based on the current

status of the processes to ensure the new fleet can operate on the network, we expect the new trains to commence operations imminently.” The long-haul VLocity trains were designed in partnership with North East Line passengers and will be unique to the line with builtin USB chargers, shared tables, dedicated spaces for luggage and bikes and accessible spaces for people with mobility aids. Track upgrades delivered

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as part of the North East Line Upgrade have improved comfort for passenger services and made services more reliable. The six standard-gauge VLocity trains for the North East line are part of an 18 train, $340 million order funded in the 2019/20 Victorian Budget. Work to accommodate the trains at Albury Station was also recently completed under a $10 million North East Rail Line Supporting Infrastructure project.

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Lucky buy local campaign winners announced

HAPPY DAYS: All smiles after the prize draw of this year’s Wangaratta Chronicle, Travel and Cruise North East Buy Local & Win Christmas promotion were (from left) Chronicle sales manager Ian Pople, Chronicle features coordinator and advertising sales consultant Karlie Ellero and Mayor Dean Rees. PHOTO: Steve Kelly

THE Wangaratta Chronicle, Travel and Cruise North East Buy Local & Win Christmas promotion has been run and won with Alan Thrum winning the two nights accommodation at ‘Dreaming of the Buckland’ valued at $2000. Wangaratta Chronicle sales manager Ian Pople described the competition as a huge success. “We were inundated with entries, proof positive that our local retail economy is bouncing back and much of that driven by

local shoppers supporting their local businesses,” Mr Pople said. “We would like to thank Kay Reid and her team at Travel and Cruise North East who put forward the major prize, the Rural City of Wangaratta, McPhails Furniture, and all of the other participating businesses and advertisers who donated a prize for this year even though many have been doing it tough over the last 18 months. “Congratulations to all

of the winners and to all those who entered and at the same time supported these local businesses. “Be assured it will be back again next year.” Jill Bennett won the second prize, a local produce and voucher hamper valued at more than $1000 from the rural city, while Rod Pritchard won the third prize, a $500 voucher from McPhails Furniture. Alan entered his winning ticket at West End Lotto and Wool Shop in Phillipson Street.

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By RYAN MALCOLM

WANGARATTA Highway Patrol members will be targeting the ‘fatal five’ as they patrol major arterials this Christmas period. As part of the statewide Operation Roadwise, police will be aiming to curb distracted driving, speeding, impaired driving, fatigue and seatbelts as holidaymakers flock to the region. According to Acting Senior Sergeant Sarrah O’Keefe, police expected road users to exhibit caution and be courteous on increasingly busy regional roads, particularly over the Christmas weekend.

Police aim to curb local road fatalities “We want to remind visitors heading to regional areas that more than half of lives lost are on regional roads - be aware of your surroundings and be patient,” she told the Wangaratta Chronicle. “The fatal five are the underlying factors in any fatal collision - they are our key focus. “We know the festive season is a celebratory time for many - if you’re planning to drink at a social function, think about how you’re going to get home safely. “We’ll be alcohol and drug testing at every opportunity make smart decisions.”

The operation, which began on December 17 and will finish at 11:59pm on Boxing Day will see Wangaratta police form a highly visible presence on major roadways around the area, before the focus shifts to local roads around the New Year holiday. Act Snr Sgt O’Keefe said a high volume of heavy vehicles in the regions coupled with long travel times meant motorists would need to remain particularly vigilant in approach to the roads, particularly in the wake of 227 roads deaths this year. A Christmas tree at Victoria

Police’s Melbourne foyer has been adorned with baubles containing the names and ages of each road fatality this year, and Act Snr Sgt O’Keefe said local police would be proactive in preventing local names from being added to the tree. “Behind every bauble sadly is a story of a community which is grieving,” she said. “Their loss leaves a hole in the heart of families and their communities - it’s quite traumatising for our communities when they lose someone. “I’d love nothing more than a Christmas to go by without a death on our local roads. “If it (Operation Roadwise) saves even one life it’s worth it.”

Win tickets to Brickvention IT didn’t seem possible, but LEGO has gained even more popularity over the last two years, as families have sought activities to keep them occupied and connected during COVID-19 lockdowns. So as locals enjoy the chance for a little more travel over the summer holidays, many will be looking forward to visiting Brickvention, an event happening at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre at Albert Park on January 8 and 9. Australia’s premier two-day LEGO fan event, Brickvention celebrates all things LEGO, featuring fan models from over 300 national exhibitors and a LEGO merchandise quarter. Run entirely by volunteers, the event features more than 8000 square metres

of LEGO fun, in excess of 5.5 million bricks on display, and showcases the work of LEGO artists from around Australia. It’s also Australia’s first LEGO-certified AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO) networking event. Tickets to the event are available now at www.brickventures.com, and make for a fun and affordable family day out. The organisers of Brickvention have provided two family passes for the Wangaratta Chronicle to give away to lucky readers. If you’d like to secure one for the LEGO lovers in your family, email skerwin@nemedia.com.au The winners will be drawn and notified on December 30.

FAMILY FUN: Theo and Paddy Wright are among those who delved into their LEGO tubs during lockdowns. PHOTO: Peter Wright

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Recovery grant window torched WA N G A R AT TA - b a s e d Indi Independent Federal MP Helen Haines has urged authorities to give bushfire grant applicants more time, after the newest round enacted a three week deadline during the Christmas break. The latest round of Preparing Australia program grants will see $10 million dispensed to prepare for natural hazards, as part of

a $150 million commitment over the next three years, but Dr Haines believes the January 6 deadlines provides little time to prepare an appropriate application. “Who is expected to be putting in a $10 million grant application in a three-week window over Christmas and the New Year?” she said. “I’m calling on the government to extend the deadline

for these grants to give our communities a real chance to get in their applications. “I had hoped we would hear from the government that this deadline would be extended, but that has not happened they don’t understand how much work goes into these applications and how much pressure the groups applying for them are under.” While much of the Indi

electorate was included as priority LGAs under the program’s guidelines, the inclusion of cities such as Hobart and the Sunshine Coast at the expense of Towong Shire posed a serious concern for regional communities, according to Dr Haines. Wangaratta, Indigo and Alpine shires were all included as priority LGAs. “The priority list includes

cities like Geelong, Hobart and the Sunshine Coast, but Towong Shire, which was absolutely slammed by the Black Summer bushfires, is not considered a priority,” she said. “Forty per cent of the area in Towong Shire was burned - one third of all farming land was burned - after everything that community went through, I don’t want to

see them miss out on disaster preparedness funding. “We could see a project in Brisbane receive $10 million while the entire Upper Murray community misses out.” Applications for the new grants are set to close at 5pm on January 6. To apply, visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/preparing-australiancommunities-local-stream.

High school to get cooking on new kitchen WANGARATTA High School’s Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning kitchen will be upgraded in 2022 to the tune of $495,514. The funding will come from the State Government’s minor capital works fund, which is supporting schools across Victoria with small but vital upgrades. Sixty-three schools will share in more than $18.6 million to fast-track their highest priority projects through this year’s second round of the $90 million fund, after more than 300 schools received $70 million through the first round to upgrade facilities like toilets, rooves, playgrounds, classrooms and ovals. Jaclyn Symes (MLC, Northern Victoria) said: “Whether it’s upgrading a kitchen or building a new fence, this is all about

making sure our students have the facilities they need to learn in a safe and comfortable environment.” Victorian Education Minister James Merlino agreed: “Every student should have the best local school facilities, no matter where they live. “That’s why we’re investing in hundreds of small but important projects that will make a big difference for schools and create local jobs for Victorians.” KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: Wangaratta High School students Hannah Poliseno, Bradley Bertalli and Clove Broonzayer welcome the funding that will improve kitchen facilities at their school. PHOTO: Nick Richards

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Home Heating and Cooling Upgrade rebates are available for rental properties to lower running costs and improve the health and wellbeing for renters. Under the Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program, eligible rental properties can receive up to $1,700 towards the cost of an energy-efficient reverse-cycle air conditioner to upgrade inefficient gas heaters, electric heaters, and wood heaters.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011 By SHANA MORGAN NUPLEX Industries has immediately ceased all production at its Wangaratta plant until a full investigation is completed into Monday’s chemical leak. Nuplex Australasia president, Sam Bastounas, said the plant was immediately isolated as a safety precaution and senior operation officers began their investigation yesterday. “Our primary concern is about the safety of our

staff and the community,” he said. “We want to get back to full operation as soon as possible.” Nuplex’s Wangaratta plant employs 18 people who were briefed on site yesterday, but Mr Bastounas could not say when they will be able to return to work.

He said the equipment inside the plant was not damaged at all and the area will just require a clean up before it can be reopened. The Country Fire Authority, Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Worksafe and an independent environmental consultant are all involved in the investigation to determine the cause of the chemical leak. “EPA’s role in the incident was to assess whether there had been any impact to the environment and to ensure the company undertakes appropriate clean up,” an EPA spokesperson said.

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New outlet for artists By SIMONE KERWIN LOCALS keen to explore their artistic side are being encouraged to join in an art group which is set to grow in the New Year. Organiser Michael Dodd said the Wangaratta Veterans Art Group was initiated by a couple of local veterans, but was not designed exclusively for ex-service personnel. “It’s open to anyone interested in painting, drawing or craft, and offers a safe and friendly environment to work and get feedback,” he said. The group has been looking for a permanent base for some time, and

has now secured space at the Yarrunga Scout Group’s Vincent Road hall. With a regular home, Michael said the group was looking forward to welcoming more members in 2022. “We will kick off in the second week of January, meeting twice a week, and are hoping to attract some new members,” he said. Michael said the group had support from the RSL, due to its potential to offer valuable mental health benefits for members and others experiencing conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder. A retired nurse who spent

five years in the British Army and arrived in Australia in 1980, Michael said art had been a great outlet for him. “It’s a mindfulness, Zen sort of thing for me, and the group offers a chance to be with similar-minded people; I get a lot out of it,” he said. A painter, Michael said he had been through a number of phases in his creative life from working on landscapes, to art deco style, to focusing on animals, and now on portraits. He encouraged anyone interested in joining in the friendly, supportive, nonjudgmental environment in the New Year to contact him on 0432 991 055.

SHARING A LOVE OF ART: Wangaratta Veterans Art Group member Michael Dodd with some of his work. PHOTO: Simone Kerwin

Police in school welcomed By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

WA N G A R AT TA - b a s e d state MP Tania Maxwell (MLC, Northern Victoria) has welcomed the return to primary and secondary schools of the Victoria Police ‘Schools Engagement Model’ program. The Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party Member for Northern Victoria said the program informed young people about risks and responsibility and helped to build strong and positive relationships with police.

“This is a great decision by chief commissioner Shane Patton to bring the re-badged program back to Victorian schools,” Ms Maxwell said. “We don’t want a young person’s first interaction with police to be when they’re in trouble. “The program builds rapport, trust and a stronger understanding that police are here to help and it delivered fantastic outcomes in regional Victoria when it was running as the ‘Police in Schools’ program.

“I’ve heard many stories of how engagement with the local police changed perceptions, educated young people about important safety precautions to protect themselves, and was fun. “My DHJP parliamentary colleague Stuart Grimley remembers the story of one police educator parking a highway patrol car on an outdoor basketball court and using the speed gun to see how fast the kids could run. “It might be something small, but these types of interactions are important.”

Ms Maxwell said there had been strong support for the program’s return from Community Advocacy Alliance executive chair and former chief commissioner Kel Glare, deputy chair John Thexton, a former senior police officer, and the Police Association. “I know from my time as a youth worker that the Borinya Wangaratta Community Partnership often had Victoria Police youth officer Surrey Hunter engaging its school students,” she said. “Surrey built up such

trusting rapport with the students that they welcomed him back almost every week when possible. “The program also helps young people to handle dangerous or delicate situations, such as family violence issues and cyber safety, encourages trust between young people who have experienced sexual or physical assault and helps them to approach and report such experiences to police.” Ms Maxwell said the DHJP had long advocated for mandatory education in Victo-

rian schools about online grooming and cyber safety. “This was also a recommendation of the Inquiry into the Management of Sex Offender Information report in September,” she said. “The prevalence of online grooming and other cyber safety issues is an increasing worry for parents and school teachers. “It can often be best to learn of these potential dangers and how to deal with them from those who are responsible with catching the predators.”

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on the duxes of each of Wangaratta’s secondary schools: Archie Gemmill, Chloe Royal and Ulrika Wild. Shelley Snowdon: Congratulations Archie, that’s amazing.

THERE will be a lot of people living in the Rural City of Wangaratta who are looking to catch up with family and friends over Christmas and the New Year, especially after the year or two we’ve had. Many families have been separated due to COVID-19 restrictions and it will be a great time to catch up with loved ones again to create special memories. With celebrations can come extra consumption of alcohol and it’s a timely reminder to enjoy yourself but make sure you don’t drive or operate a vehicle while over the prescribed limit. With increased traffic on our freeways and roads unfortunately holiday seasons are a time that an increased number of accidents, injuries and fatalities occur. There are a number of main reasons why motorists don’t pay full attention on our roads and that can be fatigue, speed, distraction or driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Wangaratta police have sent out a message that they will be out checking all motorists are keeping safe on our roads this week as part of Operation Roadsafe. Remember if you think you might be over the limit with alcohol, you probably are and when in doubt, don’t take the risk of putting your safety and the safety of others at risk on our roads. It’s also important not to drive the day after if you think you still might be over the limit. For those who take illicit drugs, police advise that these can be in your system for several days after so it’s important to be wary of this, or better still, not take them at all. No one wants a tragedy on our local roads this Christmas and New Year so do everything you can to stay safe, for everyone’s sake.

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TAMWORTH. What do most people associate with that NSW town? Country music of course. Well, a part of Tamworth is now in Wangaratta. It’s not country music though. It’s a contemporary exhibition at Wangaratta Art Gallery called “Tensions” from the Tamworth Art Gallery’s Tamworth Textile Triennial. There are, however, many works about country and the country environment. Like the famous country music festival there are works composed by solo artists, duos and some group collaborations from artists all over Australia. Country music has long been favoured in many rural Indigenous communities and fittingly there are two stand-out group collaborative sculptural works in this show from Indigenous communities. The show is on until February 13, 2022 so there’s plenty of time to see it. You won’t see the likes of “Slim”, Troy, Gina or Kasey but there are plenty of “strings” tuned to the right “tension” in this show from Tamworth. So, grab your Akubra, slip on the RM Williams and come to see this amazing textile show over the holiday period. It’s free, and it’s in our own gallery right here in Wangaratta. David Godkin, Wangaratta

THOUSANDS of Victorians are preparing for the toughest Christmas of their lives. Many are experiencing unemployment or poverty for the first time this Christmas. In addition, many people who battle chronic loneliness are watching other families reunite and celebrate together after being separated through the worst of COVID. Christmas is really rough for many people. It’s a time of joy for many, but also a period of longing, loneliness and heartache for others. The pressure to give Christmas presents and attend events places immense financial pressure on many low-income earners. Not everybody can buy gifts or attend a Christmas party. These are discretionary expenses many

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FACEBOOK users also commented on the farcical proceedings at Myrtleford Magistrates Court, where an application to prosecute Premier Daniel Andrews for treason was thrown out. Jack Carruthers: The Gentleman who instigated the action should be charged with contempt of Court. He should also give himself 6 upper cuts for his stupidity and attention seeking.

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youngsters who delighted in some water play at the Mitchell Avenue splash park on Tuesday morning as the mercury climbed. PHOTO: Simone Kerwin Victorians simply cannot afford. If you’re struggling to pay the bills and worrying about other expenses in the New Year, then costly Christmas rituals are out of the question. I urge people doing it tough to talk with their friends, neighbours and local community organisations, and to ask for help is they need it. Community organisations exist to make life a little easier, so please reach out for support. It can also be dangerous to use ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes, and rack up credit card debts to pay for Christmas expenses. Starting 2022 saddled with debt is a recipe for disaster. Emma King, Victorian Council of Social Service CEO

Tis the season to stay safe in the bush THE festive period is a great time to spend in the bush and we want all visitors to be happy and safe. We are already seeing thousands of people exploring parks and forests and while most people are doing the right thing, not following these key public land rules risks the safety of all visitors and the environment. The Conservation Regulator and Forest Fire Management Victoria are reminding

campers and day-trippers visiting forests and parks over the festive season to protect themselves and the environment by following important public land rules. Anyone spending their Christmas and New Year break in the Victorian bush is responsible for knowing the rules around campfires, rubbish, and four-wheel driving and trail bike riding. Around 10 per cent of bushfires in Victoria are caused by illegal campfires, including unattended campfires. Penalties will apply to anyone caught breaking the rules. For more information, visit https://www. vic.gov.au/rules-in-state-forests. Report environmental crime to 136 186. Ash Bunce, Conservation Regulator

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WHAT’S ON

Self Made twilight market THE Wangaratta Self Made market which was to be held on Sunday but was postponed due to bad weathe,r will be held this afternoon in Apex Park. Browse for a range of handcrafted items and last minute Christmas presents, with the market to run from 4pm until 8pm and all welcome.

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PARTY TIME: SOS - The Australian ABBA Tribute Show will help the community ring in the New Year on December 31.

Live music at all-ages celebration on NYE

THE community is invited to come together and celebrate New Year’s Eve 2021 at the Wangaratta Showgrounds on Friday, December 31 as part of the Rural City of Wangaratta’s Summer in the Parks program. The family-friendly event will include lots of live music with performances by well-known local artists Scott & Amanda from 6.30pm, followed by SOS - The Australian ABBA Tribute Show and regional indie band, The Bad Ibis.

SOS - The Australian ABBA Tribute Show promises to take the audience on a wild ride back to the party decade where ABBA ruled the dance floor, playing all the Swedish super-group’s massive hits. Looking and sounding just like the real thing with dazzling costumes and all the dance moves, they will have everyone singing along and dancing away the night. Hear all the fan favourites including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Ring Ring and SOS.

This year there will also be an exclusive VIP Chill Zone for youth aged 12 to 18, which promises to make this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration Wangaratta’s biggest yet. There will also be free children’s activities, with LINE Wangaratta on site and spreading the rainbow cheer with glowsticks and face painting. There will be two amazing firework displays, the first at the family-friendly time of 9.20pm before the New Year is welcomed with a

bang and a kaleidoscope of colour at midnight. Entry to the event is via Evans Street with gates open from 6pm. All relevant Victorian COVIDSafe restrictions will apply, with guests aged 18 and over needing to show proof of double vaccination to enter. For bookings and access to the rooftop VIP Chill Zone, exclusive to 12-18-year-olds, go to www. events.humanitix.com/nye-vipchill-zone.

RESIDENT artists from the Art Gallery on Ovens will showcase their individual art practise during an exhibition in the lead-up to Christmas. Called Celebration, it features the work of 12 artists along with new mentorship program recipient, Indigenous graffiti artist Mark-John Martyn. Celebration can be seen today from 10am at the Art Gallery on Ovens in the laneway off Murphy Street and will end tonight.

Christmas race meeting ENJOY a fun day out and celebrate with family and friends at the Wangaratta Turf Club tomorrow when a Christmas Break-Up Races meeting is held. Gates will open from 12.30pm and there will be live music and other race-day entertainment along with plenty of racing action to enjoy. A variety of packages are available with bookings at www.country.racing. com/wangaratta.

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Vic won’t rule out indoor mask rules

VICTORIA has not ruled out tightening indoor mask mandates, but will not turn to wholesale restriction changes for Christmas gatherings and major events to stave off an Omicron case spike. Chief Medical Officer Dr Paul Kelly has urged all state and territory chief health officers to mandate masks in all indoor settings, citing rising case numbers for the new COVID-19 variant. Acting Premier James Merlino says Victoria will take Dr Kelly’s advice on board before making a decision on reintro-

ducing compulsory masks in hospitality and entertainment venues. “Mask wearing is a prudent common-sense measure. It can be inconvenient but it’s a small inconvenience for a significant public health benefit,” Mr Merlino told reporters on Tuesday. “There’s no restrictions on getting together with loved ones, with family and friends to celebrate Christmas, to celebrate New Year, to enjoy the summer. None of those things are changing.” No change will be made to

the unlimited crowd cap for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, despite fears it could become an Omicron superspreader event. “The contract with people of Victoria (was) get vaccinated and that means an end to lockdown, it means enjoying events,” he said. Opposition health spokeswoman Georgie Crozier said Victorians wanted surety going into Christmas and had not signed up for greater restrictions. “The only reason (Victoria would go into further restric-

tions) is because our health system isn’t up to scratch,” she said. In the absence of Premier Daniel Andrews, Mr Merlino will stand-in as the Victorian representative at Wednesday’s “informal” virtual meeting of national cabinet, joining other states to call for a shorter COVID-19 vaccine booster interval. “I want it as short as possible,” Mr Merlino said. No new Omicron cases have been identified in Victoria in the 24 hours to Tuesday, after the state added a further

1245 new COVID-19 infections and six deaths. Victoria’s testing system continues to buckle under the weight of people seeking testing in the lead up to Christmas. At least 15 testing sites were temporarily closed at 9am after reaching capacity, including the Bourke Street walk-in and Albert Park drivethrough. Queues eased after the morning peak, enabling several sites to reopen. In response to overwhelming demand, a new testing

site opened at Town Hall on Tuesday and will operate until January 24 . Sites have also been added in Dandenong, Berwick and Frankston, with extended opening hours at others in anticipation of the Christmas rush. “I am asking for people’s patience - I know this has been a very difficult time and it’s quite an inconvenience,” Mr Merlino said. “But for the most part, across all of our 260 sites, we’re getting through (tests) in 40 minutes on average.” -AAP

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STAY STRONG: Scott Morrison is meeting with state and territory leaders to discuss the new COVID-19 variant.

Push to tighten COVID rules as cases surge PREMIERS want Australia’s COVID-19 booster program sped up as pressure mounts on states to agree to uniform pandemic restrictions to curb surging Omicron infections. But Prime Minister Scott Morrison insists the time for the “heavy hand of government” has passed despite Australia’s cumulative new daily infections surpassing 4500. He has also accused states of slowing the vaccine rollout

amid disruptions to booster supplies. “Over the last few months, the number of places that the Commonwealth has directly supported in vaccination has increased,” Mr Morrison told reporters in Queensland on Tuesday. “But the states have been pulling theirs back over the last couple of months and it is time to switch those back on.” More than 1.3 million Australians have received a booster shot.

The double-dose vaccination rate for people aged 16 and older is sitting around 90.5 per cent. States are pushing for a shorter booster shot interval as the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation weighs up cutting the recommended wait time from five months. Consideration is also being given to whether people will need three doses, not two, to be considered fully vaccinated. Mr Morrison will meet with

Court action to block SA nuclear dump TRADITIONAL owners have launched legal action in the Federal Court to try to block federal government plans for a nuclear waste dump in South Australia. The Barngarla Determination Aboriginal Corporation says if successful its action will overturn the decision to locate the dump at Napandee, near Kimba, by quashing the declaration of Resources Minister Keith Pitt. “Barngarla have never been respected or engaged by this government at all in this process,” chairman Jason Bilney said in a state-

ment on Tuesday. “After successfully winning native title after 21 years of fighting for our country, we were then excluded from the community ballot (on the dump proposal). “The government has continued to treat us unfairly, including not undertaking heritage assessments with us and abandoning the commitment to broad community support at the last minute. “We will continue to fight to protect and preserve our country, like we have always done, and make sure that the government’s failures are brought

to light in the court.” In November, the Commonwealth announced it had acquired 211 hectares at Napandee, 24km west of Kimba on the Eyre Peninsula, with its plans subject to heritage, design and technical studies. The site will be used to store nuclear medical waste currently spread across more than 100 facilities including universities and hospital basements. Mr Pitt said the vast majority of nuclear waste produced in Australia was associated with the production of nuclear medicine. -AAP

premiers and chief ministers on Wednesday. “Tomorrow is an opportunity for us to compare notes to get the most recent information,” he said. “When we last met last Friday week, there was a lot we still didn’t know about Omicron. We know more now.” Pressure is mounting from experts including Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly for states and territories to adopt uniform indoor

mask mandates. But Mr Morrison doesn’t agree. “As a country, we’ve got to get past the heavy hand of government and we’ve got to treat Australians like adults,” he said. The Australian Medical Association is calling on states and territories to agree on a unified approach to tackling Omicron. “Tightening public health restrictions should not be seen as a policy failure,” president Omar Khorshid said. -AAP

Italian dinner, champagne before killing AFTER a three–course Italian dinner, champagne, red wine and board games with friends, Mandy Melzer–Head told her partner she wanted to end their relationship. They had enjoyed a good night but Trefor Kingdon, 65, was in the middle of a divorce, his relationship with his children had deteriorated and she felt there was a lack of commitment from him. Ms Melzer–Head was, like all women in her situation, entitled to end the relationship without retribution, Victorian Supreme Court Justice Lex Lasry said on Tuesday. She should have been able

to do so without Kingdon‘s violent reaction. He stabbed her 11 times with a kitchen knife in the home they shared in Bendoc, in Victoria‘s northeast. “I think I‘ve killed Mandy,” Kingdon said as he staggered into the room where his friend was staying. The friend called triple zero and performed CPR until help arrived, but Ms Melzer–Head died on the kitchen floor. She and Kingdon had been childhood sweethearts who reunited decades later after a school reunion. Justice Lasry lamented this

was yet another example off violence against a woman, ending with a man killing a woman he professed to love when she tried to leave him. “It carries the implication of ‘look what you made me do‘,” he said. Ms Melzer–Head‘s daughter Alexandra described perpetual darkness and despair since the murder but hopes she can some day remember her mother‘s endless energy, creativity and compassion with fondness rather than pain. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) Lifeline 13 11 14 -AAP

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King Valley Arts exhibitions set to move up a level FUTURE exhibitions held by King Valley Arts will have a sleek and more contemporary look thanks to new equipment purchased with the help of a community grant from the Rural City of Wangaratta. The local arts organisation which hosts the annual King Valley Art Show was successful in its application for funding for the gallery system and equipment, receiving $4285 towards its purchase. Former secretary Michael Ashby said the new system is widely used in commercial and some public galleries and will lift shows to a higher level. He said while the old system served them well for many years, it was born from “typical King Valley inventiveness” when it was necessary to make do with what was at hand. “The KVA regularly looks at how we can improve our events for patrons and artists and now was the right time to raise the bar with hanging,” he said. “The new system makes hanging easier too and will assist volunteers as they swap works around - to mix and match and get the show looking its best. “The work platform and platform ladder will certainly help and will greatly improve safety. “Our volunteers are generally aged between 40 and 70 and some are finding the old ladders

we have been using more and more problematic.” Mr Ashby said the KVA was delighted to receive the funding boost - the equipment expected to be acquired in February which will come in handy for a local artist’s exhibition tentatively scheduled for the weekend before Anzac Day next year. It will also play a significant role during the major exhibition - the King Valley Art Show - which will make a comeback on Melbourne Cup weekend in 2022 after COVID caused both the 2020 and 2021 shows to be cancelled. But Mr Ashby said the KVA remains strong - having gained quite a few new members over the last year - some of whom have some new and exciting ideas for the organisation. There are now 14 members on the committee, with the executive including Anita Laurence (president), Karen Eastwood (vice president), Rowena Tainton (treasurer) and Tori Ferguson (secretary), taking over from Mr Ashby who has stepped down after 10 years in the role. Among the plans are more live shows from KVA Presents, a local artist’s exhibition and a film club/Society, with a new committee member having substantial experience in film. To find out more visit www. kingvalleyarts.com.au.

Golf Club Chook run THE Whitfield and District Golf Club holds its social competition - the Chook Run - on Wednesday nights from around 4.30pm with all invited to join in. Hit off for its Sunday competition is at 1.30pm, with new and old players welcome, and more information available by visiting the club on Facebook.

Rubber Duck Regatta THE King River and District Fishing club will hold its annual Rubber Duck Regatta on Sunday, January 23 at Gentle Annie Caravan Park in Whitfield. There will be a barbecue from 1pm with the ducks to dive in at 2pm, live streamed on Facebook. The club’s major fundraiser, adoption costs $5 per duck with participants welcome to adopt as many ducks as they like, with the first duck that crosses the line winning the grand prize of $500. To find out more, visit the club on Facebook.

Greta Valley Landcare event THE Greta Valley Landcare Group has a number of series of Monday evening information sessions coming up in the New Year. They including a waterway management session with Julian Martin at the Moyhu Hall on January 31 at 7.30pm, Graeme Anderson from AgVic delivering a webinar on climate drivers for the region on February 7 at 7.30pm, and Lachlan Campbell from North East CMA visiting the Moyhu Hall on February 14 at 7.30pm to talk about the forecast impacts on beef cattle production in the local area as a result of the changing climate. To find out more about the group or register for the events, email sally.day@ gretalandcare.org.au.

CLEAN LINES: Less noticeable wires and an easier to use platform and ladder will help improve the look of future shows held by King Valley Arts, such as this year’s pop-up exhibition featuring local artists.

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No twilight farmers market tomorrow THE Wangaratta Farmers‘ twilight market which was to be held in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral tomorrow will not be going ahead. Organisers apologise for the inconvenience and thank everyone for their support of the market this year.

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(March 21 to April 19) I know, dear Lamb, that you don’t like anyone trying to take charge of one of your projects, but try to be a bit more ﬂexible. A new idea could help hasten a positive result.

TAURUS

(April 20 to May 20) I’m sure, like the time-thrifty Taurus that you are, that you’ve done much of your holiday shopping. But don’t relax yet. Wrap those gifts now to save yourself lots of unwanted pressure.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) Be receptive when a family member or friend asks to conﬁde in you. Your positive reaction could ensure that he or she will have a happy holiday experience.

CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) Don’t be rushed into wrapping up that workplace problem. Consider leaving it until after the holidays. This way you’ll have the facts you need to reach the right resolution.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’ll get news

that will make you glow brighter than the lights of the holiday season. Be sure to use what you learn both carefully and kindly, to avoid giving the wrong impression.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That

frayed relationship could be mended in time for the holidays if you were more ﬂexible. Give a little, and you could get back a lot more than you imagined.

LIBRA

(September 23 to October 22) Things might not seem to be settling down as quickly as you would prefer. But it might be just a little holiday time ﬂutter. You’ll soon get news that will lead to more stability.

SCORPIO

(October 23 to November 21) Stop getting so involved in everyone’s personal problems that you lose precious time with loved ones. Remember, even the Supreme Court closes for the holidays.

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) All signs point to a bright holiday, with all of those pesky problems ﬁnally resolved in your favor. Share the good times with people you love and, of course, who love you.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) Your plans should not be set in stone and cemented over. Leave some openings in case you need to make changes. Spend the holidays with your nearest and dearest.

AQUARIUS

(January 20 to February 18) Surprise! This holiday ﬁnds you on the receiving end of the generosity of those who are usually the recipients of so much that you give so freely and lovingly.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) That

piece of good news assures that you’ll be swimming in clearer, calmer waters this holiday season. There might be a storm or two ahead, but you’ll weather it all in ﬁne style.

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Alan is new senior citizens president

By SIMONE KERWIN ALAN Moylan has stepped into the role of Wangaratta Senior Citizens Club president. He has taken the reins from Merle Grainger, who was appointed to the position for a short term at the club’s COVIDdelayed annual general meeting in January. This year’s AGM - also delayed (from July) due to the pandemic - was held on Wednesday afternoon at the Wangaratta Club. Almost 60 members attended the meeting, which followed the club’s Christmas luncheon, and included grateful acknowledgement of Merle Grainger’s contribution during her time as president. Marion Rasmussen was appointed the club’s vice president for 2021-’22, and Ken Daly (who Mr Moylan described as “the backbone of the club”) will continue as secretary/treasurer, while other committee members are George Wheildon, Cheryle Beckley, Ida Zanin, Neil Ramsay, Isobel McConnell, Pauline Campbell, Margaret Colvin, Merle Grainger and Dieny Van Berlo. Mr Moylan said he was expecting a great 2022 for the club: “I’m looking forward in anticipation to council providing new clubrooms at Wareena Park (part of the Wareena Park Masterplan), and as a committee, I believe we should be looking for more members,” he said. “The club is alive, going well, and looking to the future.” The meeting set membership subscriptions at $10 per member for the 2021-’22 financial year, and the date for the next AGM was set for July 27, 2022 The Wangaratta Veterans Art Group will be starting up in the New Year. If you are interested in painting, drawing or craft, you are welcome to join the group’s safe and friendly environment. For more information, contact Michael on 0432 991 055. SING Australia and the Wangaratta Concert Band

THE COMMITTEE: Wangaratta Senior Citizens Club committee members Ken Daly, Pauline Campbell, Neil Ramsay, Cheryle Beckley, George Wheildon, Merle Grainger, Alan Moylan, Ida Zanin, Dieny Van Berlo, Marion Rasmussen and Isobel McConnell. PHOTO: Nick Richards COVID restrictions permitting. A post-AGM committee meeting saw the new president welcome the committee, which discussed matters including the design for the planned Wareena Park community hub, which is set to become the new home of the senior citizens club. “We have seen the plans and hope to see some works under way, hopefully in 2022; we will follow that closely,” Mr Moylan said. The success of a recent bus trip to the Benalla Art Gallery and Benalla Golf Club was also on the agenda for discussion at the meeting, with the club looking forward to more gatherings in 2022.

CHANGEOVER: Incoming Wangaratta Senior Citizens Club president Alan Moylan with outgoing president Merle Grainger at last week’s Christmas luncheon. PHOTO: Nick Richards

SOCIAL CALENDAR will present Christmas music tomorrow from 9.30am to 11am in front of the National Australia Bank in Reid Street. WANGARATTA AL-Anon Family Group meets on Tuesdays from 1.30pm to 3pm at the backstage

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DA Vinci Social Club will host a New Year’s Eve supper dance with entertainment by Rodney Vincent. Entry is $35 non-members and $31.50 members. For tickets, contact 0409 307 606 or dvsc.wang@gmail.com TO include your group’s activities in this listing, email the details to skerwin@nemedia.com.au

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darkness that is present in the world, but makes a promise that Jesus, the true light who enlightens everyone, shines on in the darkness and, even more, that the darkness does not overcome the light. This is not to say that the darkness is no longer there. The darkness is still there, but it has not and cannot, overcome the light. We are at a time when it is

so important to acknowledge the darkness that is still around our world and our own lives. But we are called to remember that the light of Christ shines on, perhaps never seeming brighter than it is right now, and will light the way ahead. For this is the light that no darkness can overcome. Merry Christmas everyone.

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Good News is here With Pastor Aaron Wardle, Wangaratta Baptist Church GOOD news always surprises us. News is all about disputes, disasters, accidents, crimes, bollards in Phillipson Street. We have been conditioned to ‘expect the worst’ - to anticipate the next outbreak, expect the next lockdown. We have little expectation of positive change and can become cynical, sceptical and hardened. In the Christmas Story in Chapter 2 of Luke’s Gospel, the shepherds were very surprised. They were just camping out with their flock like every other night, not expecting news of any kind and bam! angels break in with overwhelming light and noise - so surprising the angel had to say ‘do not be afraid. It’s Good News of great joy.’ Why is it Good News? Because God is not who we thought he was. He is not standing far oﬀ, watching his world go to ruin with grim satisfaction. He is stepping into the

world, to rescue us. He has seen our trouble; he loves us, and he is willing to do what it takes to bring us life, hope, joy, and peace. It is also Good News because the future is in God’s hands, and he is powerful and good enough to be trusted with it. And it is Good News for anyone burdened down with responsibilities and diﬃculties. Many are in such need of hope, joy, and peace that the very concepts almost seem foreign. But it really is news, and it

really is good. This Good News brings change. God invites people not to follow beliefs, rules, and instructions - but to know him and to know his son Jesus. Knowing Jesus changes people from the inside out. Changed people empowered by God, bring change to the world around them. Are you open to this good news? Ready to be radically changed by it? And ready to be part of a bigger change for good?

Christmas devotion

With Pastor Howard Beard, Wangaratta Lutheran Parish

CHRISTMAS comes but once a year, isn’t that a shame? With all the friendly words that are spoken and all the kind actions which are performed for a fleeting moment the world seems to be a diﬀerent place. It is a shame that all this ‘good will’ is exchanged among us, with such a concerted eﬀort, only once a year for a

few short weeks. How wonderful it would be if the ‘Christmas Joy’ remained with us and was lived out within our community the whole year through. It is often forgotten among all the joy and celebration that Jesus came to bring peace and harmony between people and God. He also came to make it possible for peace and harmony to exist between people, all people, oh if only we would listen to Jesus and allow him to help us live in harmony with each other and God the

whole year through. This is a good time to invite you to join us in Wangaratta on Christmas Eve Friday, December 24 at 7pm for a service with the story of Christmas. On Christmas Day Saturday December 25, our worship service with Holy Communion will be held at 9am and also in Benalla for an 11am service. Please come and join with us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, who was born in a stable in a town called Bethlehem. A Blessed Christmas to you all.

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Don’t miss out on a most valuable gift this Christmas With Senior Pastor Steve Van Der Poel, Wangaratta Wesleyan Methodist Church CHRISTMAS is a time for a lot of things. Relaxing and reconnecting with loved ones is a priority after a long and challenging year. It’s also a time for presents, food and priceless reactions on little faces. It’s a time for each of us to be grateful for the journey of life and be generous to others, especially to those less fortunate. But after an exhausting 2021, it’s a time to not just rush onwards to whatever comes next, but to stop and think deeply about the things that really matter. A friend of mine once bought his kids that awesome family Christmas present that required friends to assemble. After a great Christmas Eve dinner and time trying to encourage the kids to go to bed, the adults gathered outside in the dark to decipher instructions and assemble the present.

Finding the perfect gift this Christmas With Major Rosie Massey, Corps Oﬃcer Wangaratta, Salvation Army

The next day, the parents watched with anticipation as the kids opened the door to find this incredible gift. After a few minutes, the kids spent the rest of the Christmas season playing in the box that it arrived in. Amidst all the excitement, the most valuable gift intended for them got completely missed. The tragedy of Christmas this year would be if this was just another holiday or time we play with the box instead of unwrapping the real present of a life giving

relationship with the Living God. While I encourage you all to relax, re-assess your life, re-connect with others and be generous to those around you, please don’t forget the real present. Because knowing Jesus is far more valuable than any present you could imagine. Merry Christmas and happy New Year from the pastoral team and everyone at the Wangaratta Wesleyan Methodist Church, to each of you and your extended families.

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AT this time of the year I find myself surrounded by gifts. Every shop I enter is suggesting the best gift to buy for my loved ones. Even the radio and TV are suggesting items that would make great gifts. Gifts come in all shapes, sizes and costs. Every day we receive catalogues showing us the best gifts to buy. I don’t know about you, but I love trying to give the perfect gift but it is a challenge finding the right one for the person who has everything. I find it frustrating when you ask for what they would like and they say ‘anything’. I want to choose gifts with meaning. A gift from my heart, selected carefully and with love. The gifts of the wise men

are a symbolic image of Christmas. We learnt from a very early age that wise men from the east, travelled many kilometres, guided by a star, three were chosen from the travelling entourage to present the chosen gifts that were befitting a king. When Jesus was born, he received four gifts from the Wise Men. We know about three of them being gold for royalty, frankincense for deity and myrrh for healing. But what about the fourth gift?

In fact the fourth gift was given first. It is a gift that you and I can give to him even today. It is the gift of worship. Matthew 2:11 says, ‘On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Jesus is our greatest gift and in return we can gift him with our worship. The Salvation Army would like to invite you to come and worship with us on Christmas Day. Our service will be at 9:30am at 13-17 Garnet Ave Wangaratta.

We wish all a safe and blessed Christmas

www.wesleyanwangaratta.org.au Cnr Parfitt & Great Alpine Road

THE SALVATION ARMY COMMUNITY CHURCH 13-17 Garnet Ave, Wangaratta Wishes everyone a Happy and Holy Christmas and would like to thank all who have supported us during the past year.

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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year With Fr Shibu Pezhumthottathil WE have just entered the season of Christmas, preparing ourselves for the celebrations of the birth of Jesus Christ. Sending greeting cards, making cribs, decorating the Christmas trees, our houses, buying new clothes, planning delicious meals, distributing the cake and above all, preparing spiritually to welcome the child Jesus into our hearts and lives are all the preparations for Christmas celebrations. When we write the greeting cards and wish our near and dear ones, we say “Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”. I think it is very important in everyone’s life, wishing god’s blessing to everyone. This is our wish and prayers during the season of Christmas. Let all these wishes become a reality in all

the families, let the presence of Jesus heal, comfort and guide all the families, especially in this time of COVID. It is a reality in the years of 2020-2022. It is a big time for everyone in the world, in which so many people died due to COVID, natural calamities like bushfires and floods. In the midst of all these diﬃculties we still have the hope that things will change because the presence of Jesus can heal the whole world, transform all our lives and make miracles in the world. This is my prayer and wishes to all of you, my dear brothers and sisters. May the birth of Jesus give you a new meaning in your life. Let the light of Jesus remain with you forever, therefore all of you may experience his love, peace, joy and happiness and good health. May Jesus bless you all.

Christmas greetings With the Most Rev. Shane Mackinlay, Bishop of Sandhurst OVER the last four weeks Christians have been preparing to celebrate the birth of Christ at Christmas. One way to prepare is to live a little more intentionally, by taking time in our busy lives to receive and give the gifts of Christ’s coming amongst us. By reaching out to others with loving and generous hearts, through attentive listening, in acts of forgiveness, and in seeking to be forgiven, the gifts of Christmas are exchanged, and hope, peace, and joy can be found in the everyday. In Jesus Christ hope is born anew. The Gospel records that a star led people to him, like a candle lit in the darkness. As we emerge from the restrictions and dislocation of this last year and we gather with family and friends at Christmas, may we experience in our celebrations the light and joy of this hope. On behalf of the Catholic community of Sandhurst I wish you a happy and holy Christmas.

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Our Saviour is born! For all Christmas Mass times and venues visit:

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INSPIRING WORK: Current year four student Jimi Pell finds his feather design, as Ellie White is ready to soar into the New Year, with both preparing for their start to year five.

Winged mural

GOING DOTTY: Celebrating 101 Dalmations were (back) Molly Hogan, Ellie Sirianni, Tian McDonald, Annette Beitzel, Karen Bray, Michelle Prestianni, Jodie Mays and Simone Gladigau with (centre) Harry Chandler, Harry Matheson, Grace Patterson, Amanda Cassidy, Carolyn Levesque, Lyn Walker and Matilda Pickett, and (front) Milla Chandler, Violet Crole, Hudson Matheson and Finlay Matassoni.

Book week fun

St Patrick’s Primary School STUDENTS and staff enjoyed the chance to bring their favourite book characters to life when the school celebrated

a delayed Book Week recently. The annual event founded by the Children’s Book Council of Australia is a time

when schools and public libraries spend a wonderful week celebrating books and Australian children’s authors and illustrators.

Appin Park Primary School OVER the last month, all the year three to six students have been painting and designing colourful feathers to create a large winged mural. Using primary, secondary and intermediate colours to show blending and shading techniques, students created a variety of colourful backgrounds.

Continuing to show their creativity, students then designed their own feathers using a variety of unique lines and in some cases writing motivating words. With the help of some year six students, the feathers were then organised onto a black background, presenting the overall effect

of two giant symmetrical wings. Some of the teachers have taken their classes to have photos, taken with their students between the wings: building the belief that the sky is the limit and to be brave and rise up to their dreams with courage and passion.

Song and dance Cathedral College Wangaratta

A PERFORMANCE of the Wizard of Oz, brought together by a talented cast and crew of students, was filmed and recently screened to an appreciative audience. It was filmed, rather than performed live, due to COVID restrictions experienced during term three.

ON A ROLL: Volunteers Graeme Blanche and Gyll Lambert ensured education support staff member Kay Clarke and student Harvey Semmens enjoyed the bike hike.

SHOWTIME: The cast of Wizard of Oz including (from left) Eliza Murrels, Ruby Hanlon, Campbell Timms, Skip Pieper and Eleanor Samson.

Bike hike

Wangaratta Primary School

Seasonal feast

Bike education was another fun event that students enjoyed during the last few weeks of school. Students in years three to six took part in a bike hike along the paths around Wangaratta finishing up at Apex Park and enjoying the new facilities. A special shout out to ‘Cycling Without Age Wangaratta’ - a volunteer run program that allowed student Harvey Semmens to participate and join in on the bike hike with his peers.

Carraragarmungee Primary School THE school community enjoyed its last kitchen garden program last week with a literal feast. There was roast ham, marinated chicken wings, an entrée, several salads, meatballs and even some dessert. The program is run in conjunction with Everton Primary School and it was a lovely way to mark and to wrap up a crazy year. CELEBRATION: The Carra school community enjoyed a Christmas feast to mark the end of the school year. True or false? The two Australians who shared the 1915 Nobel Prize in Physics were both called William Bragg.

Succulents are from which kingdom of life?

Which country has a space agency called JAXA?

What happens when you put gold into a beaker of sulfuric acid?

On which planet will you find the Great Red Spot?

For more CSIRO Double Helix science visit www.csiro.au/helix or call 02 6276 6643.

QUIZ ANSWERS: 1. True. William Henry Bragg and William Lawrence Bragg shared the 1915 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work using x-rays. 2. Succulents are plants with thick fleshy parts used to store water. 3. JAXA is the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. 4. Nothing happens when you put gold in sulfuric acid because gold is very unreactive. 5. The Great Red Spot is a gigantic storm on Jupiter.

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ALL READY: Having fun was Morgan Hope.

Keeping their cool

STUDENTS at Wangaratta Primary School recently enjoyed the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons. It was a great way to celebrate and finish off a disrupted year of learning, with the swimming enjoyed by all students. It also highlighted the importance of safety in water and the huge value of swimming lessons for children. PHOTOS: Zoe Henschke

ACTIVE TRIO: Jaxon Castagna, Maddi Puls and Sade Williams joined in.

TOGETHER AGAIN: Morgan Hope (front), Gemma Flanagan, Xavier Van Schaik, Sophia Boyle paused for breath.

SAY CHEESE: Gema Winn and Grace Jones were all smiles.

ON BOARD: Maisie Broomfield, Emily Henschke, Gema Winn (back) and Annika Beyersdorf were ready for take-off.

SWIM TIME: Ally Puls was on the move.

IN DEEP: Kieran Hope splashed around.

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We are looking for a dedicated individual to take on the dynamic role of Centre Administrator to support students and daily operations at CUC Ovens Murray. In this full-time role based in Wangaratta, you will work with our Centre Manager to increase access to higher education opportunities in the region, as well as assist in the day-to-day operations of our Centre. Email Mark van Bergen at mark.vanbergen@cucovensmurray.edu.au or call 0490 022 028 to request a copy of the Position Description. Applications close Monday 3rd January 2022 at 5pm.

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Merry Christmas Harrowang

BEILBY, Christopher (Chris). 4/1/1959 - 18/12/2021 Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side. He will be sadly missed. Loved husband of Kathy. Father of Sarah and Tim. Father in-law of Michelle. Loving son of Shirley (dec) and Alan (dec). Adored papa of Aidan, Amelia and Lachlan. Loving brother, brother in-law and uncle. Friend to many. Our thoughts are always with you. Your place no one can ﬁll. In life we loved you dearly. In death we love you still. A funeral service to honour the life of Chris will be held at North East Funerals, 184 Greta Road, Wangaratta on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 10am. Covid protocols will apply. You can view Chris’s funeral service via live stream at https://northeastfunerals.com.au/ live-streaming/

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BECKWITH, David. Members of Thoona Fire Brigade are sorry to hear the passing of former secretary and member David Beckwith. Condolences to the family.

BEILBY, Chris. A great mate who had a dry sense of humour and was taken way too early. Passionate family man and fly fisherman. He will be missed around the camp fire and on the stream. Condolences to Kathy and the family. ~ Greg, Julie and Lachlan Wood.

BEILBY, Chris. The Wangaratta Fly Fishing Club mourns the loss of Chris, past president, treasurer and longtime member. Always welcoming and a friend too many. He will be missed. Condolences to Kathy and family. R.I.P.

GAMBOLD, Philip. (Pop) We miss you Pop and will always cherish memories at the farm and all others. ~ Damien, Karli, Austin and Lainey.

GAMBOLD, Philip. (Dad/Pop) Dad, you were always there for us. Memories will live on forever. ~ Noel, Michael, Rachelle and Regan.

GAMBOLD, Phil. On behalf of the OAKFM team and their listeners, we pass on our sincerest condolences to Ian and family on the loss of Philip William Gambold.

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Harry Garside ready for pro boxing plunge

APART from trademark green and gold fingernails, Harry Garside will start his professional boxing career with a clean slate as he tries to prove himself again after a historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. The 24-year-old will fight Fiji’s Sachin Mudaliar over six three-minute rounds on the Paul Gallen-Darcy Lussick undercard in Sydney on Wednesday night. Mudaliar (9-1) is experienced but largely unknown,

with a 2019 split decision defeat of Ben Dencio to claim the vacant ANBF super featherweight title his only career fight outside of Fiji. Happy to admit he’s seen little of his first-up rival, lightweight Garside will lean on years of amateur know-how to announce himself as a professional in style. “I haven’t seen too much footage but my amateur career has set me up for that, not knowing who we fight until the day before,” the

2018 Commonwealth Games champion said. “I’m excited to get in, adapt and I don’t want it to go six rounds, I want that $20,000 (bonus for the best knock out on the card).Â “I’ve been an amateur sportsman, I was broke for 15 years, we need that money.” Garside has a ready-made following after the balletdancing, fingernail painting plumber from Victoria made an emotional passage to the final four in Tokyo.

He left nothing in the ring and offered plenty out of it, encouraging others to break stereotypes and be themselves as he becameÂ Australia’s first Olympic boxing medallist since Grahame Cheney won silver in Seoul in 1988. A long apprenticeship now under his belt, Garside has lured Australian boxing legend Johnny Lewis out of retirement, hoping he can become the seventh fighter Lewis has guided to a world title.

“We met and within five minutes I knew there was something special about him,” Lewis, who trained Jeff Fenech and Kostya Tszyu, said in October. “I honestly do believe in him. He’s made for it, he’s got great height and a beautiful reach.” Garside will paint his fingernails in green and gold for his debut professional fight and says his flowing mullet will be cut off after the bout. But it’s not as if he’s been

distracted from the task at hand. “Every fighter dreams of waking up in fight week and I’ve jumped out of bed, feel like a bull at the gate and I’m just waiting for it to open,” he said. “I love the pressure ... this is all I’ve ever known since I was nine. “My weight’s good, I’m feeling good mentally, physically and emotionally and the journey to the top starts on Wednesday.” - AAP

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WELCOME BACK: Jhye Richardson took five wickets in his test return.

Skiddier Richardson is a point of difference JHYE Richardson’s Adelaide heroics could prompt renewed faith in Australia’s fast-bowling rotation with the quick confident he can become a point of difference late in Tests with the ball. Richardson headed to Melbourne on Tuesday unsure if he would feature in the Boxing Day Test, with captain Pat Cummins to return with Australia 2-0 up and Josh Hazlewood’s side strain status unclear. Australia’s frontline quicks have

long maintained they do not want to miss matches, with Cummins, Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc barely rotated of late with less matches during the pandemic and injuries to their support cast. But selectors indicated before the start of the Ashes they wanted a squad mentality with bowlers, particularly with short turnarounds between Tests. Former chief selector Trevor Hohns has all but admitted Australia made a mistake by not rest-

ing any of the quicks last summer in their 2-1 series loss to India. Richardson’s five-wicket haul to win the game for Australia at the Adelaide Oval will only add to his claims as a regular back-up,Â with his average now 22.09 in three Tests. At 178cm, Richardson believes his naturally straight and skiddy nature can be an advantage for Australia on wickets that have inconsistent bounce later in Tests. “We’ve got someone like Greeny (Cameron Green at 198cm) who

Nadal positive for COVID-19 as Open looms RAFAEL Nadal has tested positive for coronavirus on his return to Spain following his comeback tournament, leaving his participation at the Australian Open in doubt. The 20-time major champion played at an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi last weekend and declared his mission a success despite consecutive defeats on his return from a foot injury. Nadal had only competed in two matches since losing to Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-finals in June before testing his longterm foot problem against Andy Murray and most re-

cently Denis Shapovalov. However, the 35-year-old’s plans to feature in the Melbourne ATP 250 ahead of the Australian Open in early January have suffered a setback after he tested positive for COVID-19 upon landing in his home country on Monday. Nadal revealed the news on Twitter on Monday as he posted: “I wanted to announce that on my return home after playing the Abu Dhabi tournament, I have tested positive for COVID in the PCR test that was performed on me when I arrived in Spain.

“Both in Kuwait and Abu Dhabi we passed controls every two days and all were negative, the last being on Friday and having the results on Saturday. “I am having some unpleasant moments but I hope that I will improve little by little. I am now homebound and have reported the result to those who have been in contact with me. “As a consequence of the situation, I have to have total flexibility with my calendar and I will analyse my options. I will keep you informed of any decisions about my future tournaments!” - AAP

feels like he can get the most bounce,” Richardson said. “Starcy (197cm) bowling at 145km/h, it’s just another string to the bow for the team to have different variations for different scenarios. “If my job is to hit the stumps, then that’s what I’m going to try and do. “Potentially being a little bit skiddier on wickets that are up-anddown, that may be an advantage.” Richardson considers that as po-

tentially crucial in New Years’ Tests at the SCG, while Australia have several tours toÂ the sub-continent in 2022 on wickets that generally keep low. “Somewhere like SCG as well could be an advantage on day four and five when it starts to go up-anddown,” Richardson said. “Or if it’s spinning, and the pace bowlers aren’t getting much variation. “Release height is important, (on both) sides.” - AAP

Steve Smith’s advice to England skipper STEVE Smith has empathy for beleaguered England captain Joe Root. “It’s tough captaining a team when you’re not winning games of cricket, simple as that,” Smith said. “There is always going to be critics out there and they’re going to critique your performance as a captain.” Those critics are circling Root after England crashed to a 275-run loss to Australia in the second Test in Adelaide, following theirÂ ninewicket loss in the series opener. Root’s team is now tasked with becoming only the sec-

ond team ever - after Don Bradman’s 1936/37 Australians - to win an Ashes series from two-nil down. “We have to absolutely believe,” Root said. “We have got three massive games with the Ashes on the line now. “And if that’s not motivation enough to go out there and put the performances in, then I don’t know what is.” Smith, who will hand back the Australian captaincy to Pat Cummins for the Boxing Day Test, offered some tips to the English skipper.

“For him, the best advice I could say is just trust yourself, back yourself and do whatever you can to help the team grow and be as successful as you can be,” he said. “Sometimes as a captain you get outplayed by the opposition and there’s not a great deal you can do. “But just reflecting and seeing what you can do better or how you can improve is always important. That is part of being a player or a leader. “We have always got to strive to be better and improve.” - AAP

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$8m to community football bounce back THE AFL has announced a major $8 million extra investment to help bring community football back and ensure the grassroots game thrives, following two years disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Community football is the foundation of the game and the AFL has made supporting community leagues, clubs, players, umpires, coaches, volunteers and administrators across the country a priority in 2022. The package significantly increases the AFL’s commitment to community football and game development compared to the COVIDaffected years of 2020 and 2021. While the past two years have seen financial pressure placed on many parts of the game, the funding commitment directs funds to where they’re most needed and has been made in acknowledgement of the importance of community foot-

ball and the people involved. The package will go towards getting kids active in schools, helping households return to their community clubs and bolstering support for volunteers, coaches and umpires. Additionally, four-time Hawthorn Football Club premiership coach Alastair Clarkson will be a community coaching ambassador, giving coaches at all levels access to insights from one of the game’s alltime greats. AFL North East Border general manager Zac Guilfoyle is a big fan of the initiative. “It’s an opportunity for AFL Victoria to invest into New South Wales and Victorian country communities after a COVID ridden two years,” Guilfoyle said. “There will be more layers and details to come but so far there will be no insurance charged to

clubs for 2021 and there will be a discount for 2022, no umpire registration fees, no coaching accreditation fees and there will be further investment for volunteer support programs. “It’s a great opportunity for AFL Victoria to advocate for country leagues, clubs and administration.” AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan is keen to see football communities bounce back in 2022. “There is no greater priority for our game in 2022 than ensuring community football bounces back and thrives,” McLachlan said. “Footy means so much to so many people, towns and communities right across the country and we have an important role to play in helping everyone come back together, reconnecting families and friends and getting everyone back, engaged and active. “Many have done it tough, and

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we don’t take for granted that community football has been affected. “In some markets, particularly Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT, the community game has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We want to support the thousands of volunteers around the country who keep community clubs going and play our role in reconnecting communities, particularly where so much footy has been missed. “It’s fantastic that someone of Alastair Clarkson’s calibre and experience has come on board to help community coaches across the country. “Alastair is passionate about working with those involved at grassroots level and I’m sure the community football coaching network will benefit from what he has to offer.”

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DRIVING: Charlie Young drives to the basket. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

IN CONTROL: Brodie Paul in action.

Key components of the AFL’s $8 million extra support package for community football nationally are:  $1.6 million towards volunteer support - more resources on the ground in all markets to benefit volunteers;  $1.5 million investment into schools - consolidate AFL schools program offerings nationally and help schools/ teachers get kids active;  $1.4 million to remove coaching and umpiring registration fees across Australia;  $1 million COVID fighting fund to benefit Victoria and New South Wales; and  $800,000 commitment to Victorian clubs for the 2022 season, such as covering certain administrative and insurance costs.

Effort was there for Warriors men

From back page “We were only down by nine points early in the fourth quarter but they ran away. “As a coaching group we were pleased with the effort and we were undermanned without Lloyd and Liam Wright. “Charlie Young and Brodie Paul both showed good signs but they just need to make sure they play the full 40 minutes of basketball.” Now at the halfway point of the season, Jenkins believes his side has underperformed.

“I have high expectations of myself and the team and I do think we’ve underperformed,” he said. “We lost close games to Benalla and Wodonga that we should have won so we should be three and two not one and four. “The boys are willing to respond though and we face Myrtleford, Mansfield and Benalla after the break so I do think we can make a realistic push for finals. “If we can finish 500 that would be a good outcome.” CBL returns on January 8.

Community Accessablity enjoy ten pin bowling

GUN: Anthony Golin (left) and David from ten pin bowling.

GOOD TIMES: (L-R) Anthony Golin, Laura Vallender, Mark Robinson and Prue Burgess.

READY TO BOWL: Christine Robins prepares to bowl.

A COMMUNITY Accessability group enjoyed a night out of ten pin bowling at the Wangaratta Supa Bowl. Winners on the night: Highest average male: Mark Robinson (average 127); Highest Average female: Prue Burgess (average 95); Highest Strike: Anthony Golin (6 in 1 game); Participation Excellence: Laura Vallender (didn’t miss a week). The program would like to congratulate the participants on a great year, thank the staff who have supported the clients all year and thank David and staff at the Wangaratta Supa Bowl for all of their support for the year. They will be back in 2022 for another year of competition bowling.

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Wangaratta A1 the team to beat

A1: WANGARATTA go to the Christmas break unbeaten after a big away win at Rutherglen on Friday night. Wangaratta were on song early and were never be headed during the evening. Maurie Braden, Dylan Filuk, Gary Chambers and Graeme Smith won (35-9), Adrian Pantling, Jodie Fruend, Renee Hill and Rhoanna Smith were also big winners (29-11). Ethan Fruend, Greg McDonald, Trevor Selwood and Phil Davern were never troubled beating Murray Scown (29-13), but Ian Brimblecombe, Laurie McDonald, Craig Fruend and Greg Braden had to come from behind scoring the last nine shots of the game against Garvey O’Brien to win (2315). Final scores: Wangaratta 18 pts 116 shots def Rutherglen 0 pts 48 shots. A1 Ladder: Wang 82, YMGCR 74, Wodonga 66, Benalla 50, Rutherglen 34, Yarrawonga 24, Corowa RSL 22, Kiewa 8. Wangaratta will play Yarrawonga away when pennant resumes in the new year on January 15. A3: Wangaratta also remain undefeated after beating Bright at Bright on Saturday. Leon Quartermain, Lorna Martinelli, Ron McAuliffe and Bobby McCalman led all day on the way to a 12 shot win (30-18), while Terry Corrigan, Gerald Brown, Barb McDonald and Tyson Chiv-

WALK IT IN: Lance Jenkin in action for B1. ers were Wangaratta’s other winning rink getting over Martin Kupferle (21-16). Brian Challman, Richie Allan, Mick Montgomery and Tiger Bussell scored the last five shots of their match against Patrick O’Shea to force a draw (20-all), while Brian Godfrey’s rink went down (14-20). Final scores: Wangaratta 15 pts 85 shots def Bright 3 pts 74 shots. A3 Ladder: Moira 83, Wang 72, Wodonga 58, Club Mulwala 43, Milawa 36, Beechworth 32, Yarrawonga 27, Bright 9. Wangaratta are at home against Beechworth on January 15. B1: Wangaratta won all rinks at home against Moira on Saturday.

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Keith Izard, Ralph Martinelli, Steve Bihun and Wille Hall won (22-15) and Ken Essenhigh, Lance Jenkin, Chris Bell and Susan Bull were on top all day winning (32-10). Klaus Kazenwadel, Lyn Sier, Joy Izard and Peter Jones were also big winners (32-15). Final scores: Wangaratta 14 pts 86 shots def Moira 0 pts 40 shots. B1 Ladder: Mansfield 73, Moyhu 69, Wang 52, St James 49, Myrtleford 38, Benalla 22, Swanpool 20, Moira 13. Wangaratta are away to Moyhu when pennant resumes. B3: Wangaratta were no match for undefeated Beechworth away on Saturday. Keith Wise, Lance Canning, Graham Moore and

LINE IT UP: Susan Bull prepares to roll. Carmel Anderson were desperately unlucky going down on the last end (16-19), While Bev Hogan’s rink (20-27) and Graeme Norman’s rink (9-20) found it hard going on the quick new carpet surface. Final scores: Wang 0 pts

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45 shots lost to Beechworth 14 pts 66 shots. B3 Ladder: Beechworth 66, Club Mulwala 58, Corowa Civic 50, Wang 35, Myrtleford 23, Milawa 17, Bright 10. Wangaratta are at home to Club Mulwala on January 15.

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THE State Government is going in to bat for community cricket ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, with more grants available to develop and upgrade cricket facilities across the state. Applications are open for the next round of the Labor Government’s $13.5 million Community Cricket Program. This funding round will provide more than $1.5 million to community clubs and councils to develop or redevelop local cricket infrastructure, from training nets through to female friendly and accessible change rooms. Twelve projects will also benefit from more than $1.1 million in funding from the last round of the program. By helping clubs modernise their facilities, communities can cater for even more people keen to get involved in cricket. Since 2019, the Community Cricket Program - Community Facilities stream has invested more than $3.9 million in 42 cricket infrastructure projects across Victoria. For more information about the Community Cricket Program including how to apply and current round recipients visit sport. vic.gov.au.

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Ashton rewarded for solid trial game By WILLSON MACK WILL Ashton cannot wait to join his best mate Darcy Wilson in the u17 Victoria Country cricket squad. The 13-man squad will travel to Bendigo to participate in the Cricket Australia National Championships from January 10-13. “Yeah I’m pretty keen to play in the tournament next month,” Ashton said. “It’s good having Darcy in the squad too. “Hopefully I can do as well as I can and make a few runs.” The Wangaratta local scored a half-century in the trial game two weeks ago, highlighting himself as one of the states brightest 16-year-olds. “I got 50 in the trial game which was really pleasing,” Ashton said. “I’m not sure where I’ll bat at the championships but I do like opening, a harder ball always comes off the bat nicely.”

Ashton has been playing his cricket for powerhouse Cricket Albury Wodonga outfit Wodonga in the provincial A grade competition. “It’s (CAW provincial) a good standard,” Ashton said. “It’s been good to play against better players and also play with them. “Wodonga’s a good club that has had a lot of success in the A grade over the last few years. “To play with blokes like Robbie Jackson and Tom Johnson has been great for my cricket.” So far, the 16-year-old has made 173 runs at an average of 19.22 at the top of the order to start the 2021/22 season. “I started well and then the last few weeks I’ve been getting starts but haven’t gone on with them,” Ashton said. “I haven’t made a big score yet but I’ve been happy that the team’s been going well.” The Bulldogs sit third on the ladder with a six wins, three losses, three draws record.

BRIGHT PROSPECT: Will Ashton in action for Wodonga. PHOTO: Mark Jesser/Border Mail

Brunner dominates once again By NATHAN DE VRIES

POWER HITTING: John Brunner winds up for a forehand in his section one match.

SKILL: Phil Peck slices a backhand over the net. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

JOHN Brunner took top honours on Saturday in the last round of the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club aggregates before the Christmas break. Brunner’s win-loss record in section one was 24-6, far ahead of the nearest competitor in Kevin Callahan (1616). Phil Peck (14-18), Zac Sullivan (14-19) and Mark Brown (10-19) rounded out the section. Section two saw another clear winner in Brian Scobie (22-13), only a few games ahead of rivals Maree Sulli-

van (19-12) and Mike Lairson (18-14). Noel Boyd (14-21) and Ian McDonald (11-24) battled hard all day in the heat, but were unable to crack into the top three. Section three was a closeknit affair, with only four games separating first and fifth. Mark Goman (22-17) got the goods over Alan Busk (2118) in a fight for the top spot, while Geoff Allen (20-19) had to settle for the bronze. Andrew Cope (19-23) took bragging rights over Peter Curran (18-23) by just the one game.

Section four was decided by the narrowest of margins, the winner taking the cake by losing one fewer game. Russel Canning (23-19) edged out Terry Flynn (2320) to take top spot, while Simone Weston (21-22), Amy Lairson (20-22) and Des Steele (19-23) trailed only slightly behind. Beth Cope took out the final section in convincing fashion on 24-24. John Shanley (21-21) and Geoff Davidson (20-19) fought valiantly, while Guy Robertson (17-21) and Peter Ablazej (16-18) gave their all.

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EYES ON THE BALL WANGARATTA junior tennis star Nick Liddell wasn’t going to take his eyes off the ball in the junior tennis competition at Merriwa Park on Saturday. Saturday snapshots in Friday’s Wangaratta Chronicle. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Effort was there for Warriors men WANGARATTA Warriors will go into the Christmas break with a one win, four losses record. The Warriors suffered two losses on the weekend at the hands of Wodonga (four points) and Wallan (31 points) to now sit seventh on the Country Basketball League North East Men’s ladder. However, despite going

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down to Seymour by 53 points the previous round, coach Michael Jenkins wasn’t disheartened by the performances. “After last week where we felt like we didn’t try

offensively or defensively it was good to see how the boys responded,” Jenkins said. “We felt like it was a lack of pride against Seymour, we just let the game blow out.” After being four points down at the first break against Wodonga on Saturday, the Warriors led until the end of the fourth

quarter when the Wolves came from behind to snatch the win. Liam Wright was the star of the show with 12 points, while Lloyd Wright (9) and Brodie Paul (9) were also solid contributors. “The key word was impact for us on the weekend,” Jenkins said. “If you’re not shooting or rebounding you need to be

diving on the ball and doing those sorts of things and I felt like we did that against Wodonga. “We were up until the last three and a half minutes and a few undisciplined acts allowed them to get back in the game and then the wheels fell off a bit.” Wangaratta then travelled to Wallan on Sunday where

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it was a reasonably tight contest until the final quarter when the home side ran away to victory. Max Viitala had 19 points for Wallan and couldn’t be stopped, while Charlie Young (13) and Brodie Paul (12) impressed for the Warriors. “It was a good effort on Sunday,” Jenkins said. ■ Continued page 21

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FOR the sixth year in a row, Charles Sturt University (CSU) has been ranked ﬁrst for full-time graduate employment among Australian universities. “Our courses are co-designed with industry and include extensive practical experience, which means our graduates are sought after and valued by employers,” Charles Sturt University Vice-Chancellor Professor Renée Leon said. The 2021 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) was completed by 127,827 Australian university graduates and focuses on their employment outcomes four months after leaving university. Results revealed that 84.7 per cent of Charles Sturt’s 2020 graduates were in full-time employment four months after graduation - the highest rate among Australian universities and substantially above the sector average of 68.9 per cent. “The 2021 Graduate Outcome Survey’s results are another example of how the university connects students with the knowledge and wisdom to shape the world,” Professor Leon said. “Our graduates are career-ready and able to apply their knowledge immediately to make a meaningful impact in the workforce. “Topping the national rankings for full-time employment six years in a row is an excellent result for Charles Sturt University, its staff, and its students prospective and current.” “The increase in Australia’s graduate employment compared to last year was welcome news for graduates as they hit the ground running and enter the workforce impacted by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions,” Minister for Education and Youth, the Honourable Mr Alan Tudge, said.

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with Ovens and Kiewa Veterinary Hospital it will become neoplastic (cancer). Removing the retained teste is usually straight forward if it can be easily located in the inguinal canal outside of the abdomen. Most of the cases we see are like this. It can get a lot more complicated when the teste is inside the abdomen. Sometimes they are easily found, but at other times they are quite tricky to ﬁnd, and a large incision may need to be made to be able to explore the abdomen from the kidney to the inguinal canal opening. They are often smaller as well, which can make them difficult to locate. As this condition is heritable, it is advised to remove affected males from breeding lines. If you think your pet has an undescended teste they need to be checked by a vet and ideally booked in for surgery to remove the retained testes before it can become cancerous. Ideally, this surgery is done before 12 months of age, but should deﬁnitely not be left later than four years of age.

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THERE are good reasons they call Christmas the silly season and this year it feels crazier than ever as we try and pack months of postponed events and celebrations into a few short weeks. The freedom to congregate means we’re doing it with renewed energy and enthusiasm, making sure we catch up on ofﬁce Christmas parties and meet up with old friends and loved ones. While some carols events were cancelled early on, others have been cobbled together at the last minute for a community desperate to come together, get into the spirit and sing by candlelight. I’ve got a bottle under each arm in case there is seafood, turkey or barbecue on the menu at the next lunch function I’m invited to, and one of them is Politini Wines Pinot Grigio. Politini Wines specialises in estate-grown Italian and traditional French varieties which are at home in the free-draining red granite soil of the upper King Valley.

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This fresh and versatile white wine has a light, golden colour a bright and fruity aroma of white blossom, pear fruit and citrus. There is pear flavour too, the zest of lemon fruit and a crisp, dry finish which makes it ideal with turkey, roast chicken or a fillet of snapper. Its refreshing quality is just what you need when you’re struggling with the heat of the day or can’t stand the heat in the kitchen. Just make sure there is another in the cooler for Boxing Day. About $22.

This Day in History, 1943 A BLACK day for Wangaratta, as eight men and two youths died in a bushfire. The fire began in the late afternoon beside the Hume Highway at Bowser. It burned towards Tarrawingee, pushed along by a stiff westerly. It crossed the Beechworth railway, the Byawatha and Eldorado Roads and arrived at Reid’s Creek, where a hastily assembled fire crew almost had it under control. Across the other side of the creek it spread out of control, across Dunkley’s property, and on towards Tarrawingee. By this time, more volunteers had been assembled from the surrounding district, and fire units were on their way from Wangaratta. By the time the fire reached Reidsdale, whole paddocks were blazing, swirling infernos, with sheaves of hay and grain showering sparks from the sky. In the middle of the searing heat and blinding smoke, the Wangaratta Fire Unit and its crew were caught. Eight men and two youths died, twenty were hospitalised, and many others treated for severe burns.

with With Sophie Lorback, North East Natural Health Centre (BHSCI. NATUROPATHY) ◆ ALTERNATIVES: It’s important to cater for guests who aren’t able or don’t want alcoholic drinks this Christmas season.

Christmas cheer without alcohol HOLIDAYS, warm weather, entertaining, festivities, everyone having fun with a drink in their hand at the Christmas get togethers. This is what December and the festive season is all about. From now until Christmas, or realistically New Years’ day there is going to be a whole lot of feasting, socialising and drinking going on and let’s face it, a party is just not a party without enjoying a good drink. It seems, however, that those looking for a non-alcoholic beverage are often at a loss. The champagne cocktails look much more elegant and grown up than a glass of lemonade and a cold beer much more tempting than a glass of water or soda water.

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If you do not offer some kind of exciting looking and tasting non-alcoholic version at your parties you end up creating a divide between those guests who are partaking in festive drinking and those who are not. Think about your guests who are designated drivers, pregnant women, children and those who don’t really like alcohol. You can easily create a relaxed more inclusive party atmosphere that allows everyone to celebrate with or without the alcohol. Punches and mocktails are a great way to show off your creativity. Adapt clever garnishes from a cocktail book or look up some ideas online. Experiment with different juices, ﬂa-

voured mineral waters, and tropical fruits. Use these easy cocktail substitutes as a guide: • Beer: white grape juice, ginger ale; • Cognac: peach, pear, or apricot nectar or juice; • Sake: rice vinegar; • Tequila: agave nectar; and • Vodka: white grape juice mixed with lime. Garnishing is important to create an element of excitement and fun for the non-alcoholic drinks. Dress up your drinks with these accessories: • Sprigs of mint; • Fruit skewers/stirrers; • Wedges of lemon; and • Lime or grapefruit

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World(31) 6.00 Watch. 10.30 Courtside. 11.00 NBA. Philadelphia 76ers v Atlanta Hawks. 1.30 Florence Has Left The Building. 1.45 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup. Highlights. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Taskmaster: Champion Of Champions. 10.10 The Year That Changed Love. 11.05 Late Programs.

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NINE (8) 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Movie Christmas. (2019) Lana McKissack, Kimberly Daugherty. 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Christmas With Delta Goodrem. 8.00 Carols By Candlelight. 11.00 Christmas At Highclere Castle. 12.00 The Weakest Link. 1.00 A Current Affair. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Global Shop. 4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.30 Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron.

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TV Shop. (81) 6.00 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Seaway. 1.00 Death In Paradise. 2.10 The Young And The Restless. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Quiet Weekend. (1946) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 A Very Royal Christmas: Secrets Of Sandringham. 8.30 Poirot. 10.30 Midsomer Murders. 12.30 Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 TV Shop.

9GO! (82)

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 12.00 The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm. 5.10 MOVIE: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. (1982) 7.30 MOVIE: The Goonies. (1985) 9.45 MOVIE: Uncle Buck. (1989) 11.45 Malcolm. 12.15 Desperate Housewives. 2.10 Vanderpump Rules. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu. 4.00 Kids’ Programs.

TEN (5) 6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Farm To Fork. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 Inside Bold. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 My Market Kitchen. 11.30 Everyday Gourmet. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Jamie: Together At Christmas. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Inside Bold. Final. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention To 2021? 9.40 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan. 10.40 The Graham Norton Show. 11.40 The Project. 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Hour Of Power Christmas Eve Special. 2.30 Infomercials. 3.00 Home Shopping. 5.30 Infomercials.

PEACH

6.00 Stephen (52) Colbert. 7.00 NBL Slam. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 King Of Queens. 12.00 Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Friends. 11.30 2 Broke Girls. 12.00 Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.00 Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (53)

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Infomercials. 8.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. 12.00 MacGyver. 1.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 11.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 12.30 Home Shopping. 1.00 Infomercials. 1.30 Home Shopping. 2.00 SEAL Team. 3.00 NCIS: New Orleans. 5.00 Diagnosis Murder.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

MONDAY, December 27

SUNDAY, December 26

SATURDAY, December 25

December 22 - 28, 2021

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage Christmas Special. 9.00 ABC News Summer. 9.30 The Pope’s Christmas Mass. 11.30 Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast. 12.00 ABC News Summer. 12.30 A Berry Royal Christmas. 1.25 Lucy Worsley’s Christmas Carol Odyssey. 2.25 Would I Lie To You? 2.55 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Has Beens. 3.30 Christmas In Australia With Christine Anu. 4.30 Midsomer Murders. 6.00 The Penguin King With David Attenborough. 7.00 ABC News On Christmas Day. 7.40 The Royal Variety Performance. 9.35 Call The Midwife. 10.35 Father Brown. Final. 11.20 Rage Christmas Special. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 A World Of Calm. 2.25 Patrizio Buanne: Celebration. 3.25 NSW Seniors’ Christmas Concert. 4.45 Wonderful World Of Chocolate Christmas. 5.35 Secrets Of The Toy Shop: Inside Hamleys. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Deck The Halls: The Luxury Christmas Decorators. 8.30 On Broadway. 10.00 MOVIE: Lion. (2016) 12.05 Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry. 1.35 The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury Australia. 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Carols In The Domain. 9.30 Christmas Pageant. 10.30 Mayor’s Christmas Carols. 11.30 SeaLink Carols By Candlelight. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. 2.30 Salvation Army Christmas Special. 3.00 MOVIE: Fred Claus. (2007) 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 8.00 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983) Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. 10.10 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989) Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. 12.10 Home Shopping.

6.00 Christmas Pageant. 8.00 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols. 10.00 Good Food Christmas. 10.30 CMA Country Christmas. 11.30 Christmas With Delta Goodrem. 1.00 Carols By Candlelight. 4.00 MOVIE: Blizzard. (2003) Jennifer Pisana, Brenda Blethyn, Paul Bates. 6.00 Nine News Saturday. 7.00 MOVIE: Deck The Halls. (2006) 8.50 MOVIE: Four Holidays. (2008) Reese Witherspoon, Vince Vaughn. 10.45 Dame Edna Rules The Waves. 11.50 MOVIE: The Santa Con. (2014) 1.30 Destination WA. 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.30 Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 7.30 Escape Fishing. 8.00 Freshly Picked. 8.30 Jamie: Together At Christmas. 9.30 Studio 10. 12.00 4x4 Adventures. 1.00 All 4 Adventure. 2.00 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. 3.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. 4.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. 4.30 Roads Less Travelled. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Terry Pratchett’s The Abominable Snow Baby. 6.30 A Baby Reindeer’s First Christmas. 7.30 The Dog House. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. 10.30 The Savoy At Christmas. 11.30 The Living Room. 12.30 Terry Pratchett’s The Abominable Snow Baby. 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 Infomercials. 2.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS

(31) 6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 Alone. 4.55 WorldWatch. 6.20 Taskmaster Norway. 7.10 Travel Man: Rebel Wilson In Florence. 8.05 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 8.30 Saving The Delorean Time Machine. 9.30 The X-Files. 1.40 Undressed. 2.40 France 24 News In English From Paris. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

ABC ME

Morning (24) 6.00 Programs. 3.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 4.00 News Summer. 4.30 The World In 2021. 5.00 News Summer. 5.30 Throwback: Our Childhoods Revisited. 6.00 News Summer. 6.30 Heywire. 7.00 News. 7.30 Crocodile Territory: Protecting A Predator. 8.00 ABC News Summer. 8.25 Australian Story. 9.00 ABC News Summer. 9.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 10.00 ABC News Summer. 10.30 Late Programs.

(22) 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Ben And Holly. 6.25 Peter Rabbit Xmas Tale. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 A Very Specky Christmas. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 QI. 9.40 Live At The Apollo. 10.30 Mock The Week. 11.00 Schitt’s Creek. 11.45 Catastrophe. 12.10 Upstart Crow. 12.40 Review With Myles Barlow: Christmas Special. 1.10 GameFace. 1.35 Red Dwarf. 2.05 Escape From The City. 3.05 Close. 5.40 Kids’ Programs. Kids’ (23) 6.00 Programs. 7.25 School Of Rock. 7.50 The Dengineers. 8.20 Miraculous. 4.00 Kong: King Of The Apes. 5.20 Horrible Histories. 7.00 MOVIE: The Midnight Gang. (2018) Oliver Zetterström, Alan Davies. 8.05 Wallace And Gromit: A Grand Day Out. 8.30 MOVIE: Grandpa’s Great Escape. (2018) Tom Courtenay, David Walliams, Kit Connor. 9.45 Shaun The Sheep. 10.15 The Wonderful World Of Kittens. 11.50 Close.

SBS VLND

NEWS

7TWO

6.00 Newstyle (81) Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 With You This Christmas. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.45 Seaway. 12.50 MOVIE: The Holly And The Ivy. (1952) 2.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 3.30 A Very Royal Christmas: Secrets Of Sandringham. 4.30 MOVIE: White Christmas. (1954) Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye. 7.00 Carols By Candlelight. 10.00 Timeless. 12.00 Gideon’s Way. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

7MATE

Kids’ Programs. (82) 6.00 8.00 MOVIE: AliceMiranda – A Royal Christmas Ball. (2021) 9.30 Kids’ Programs. 2.40 MOVIE: Becoming Santa. (2015) 4.25 Kids’ Programs. 4.55 The Nanny: Oy To The World. 5.25 MOVIE: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. (2018) 7.00 LEGO Masters Bricksmas Special. 10.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 11.30 Malcolm. 12.00 Desperate Housewives. 2.00 Below Deck Mediterranean. 3.00 Kids’ Programs.

Shopping. (62) 6.00 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Weekender. 11.30 Creek To Coast. 12.00 A Foodies Guide To Kyushu Japan. 1.15 MOVIE: Stay Away, Joe. (1968) 3.30 MOVIE: Charro! (1969) 5.30 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 6.30 The Hotel Inspector. 7.30 MOVIE: The Tender Trap. (1955) Frank Sinatra, Debbie Reynolds. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Mentalist. 12.30 The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs. Morning (63) 6.00 Programs. 10.30 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. King Of Wings. 11.30 Your 4x4. 12.00 The Mike & Cole Show. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 American Pickers. 3.00 Motor Racing. Velocity Invitational. Highlights. 4.00 Shipping Wars. 5.00 Billion Dollar Wreck. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Full Custom Garage: Sports Car Edition. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM

6.00 The Late (52) Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 11.30 Jamie’s Easy Christmas Countdown. 12.30 Jamie: Together At Christmas. 1.30 Carol’s Second Act. 2.30 Brides Of Beverly Hills. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.45 2 Broke Girls. 12.10 Shopping. 1.10 Infomercials. 1.40 Mom. 3.30 2 Broke Girls. 4.30 Shopping.

PEACH

9GO!

Shopping. 6.30 (53) 6.00 Infomercials. 8.00 Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 MacGyver. 12.00 Diagnosis Murder. 1.00 4x4 Adventures. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 iFish Summer Series. 5.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. 5.30 Stories Of Bikes. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 MacGyver. 11.20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 1.10 48 Hours. 2.10 Late Programs.

BOLD

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 ABC News Summer. 7.30 The Best Of Back Roads. 8.30 Rugged Paradise: The Abrolhos Islands. 9.00 ABC News Summer. 9.30 Gardening Australia: Christmas Special. 10.30 The World In 2021. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News Summer. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Doc Martin. 2.15 The Royal Variety Performance. 4.25 Everyone’s A Critic. 4.55 Dream Gardens. 5.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. Final. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Call The Midwife. 10.00 Doc Martin. 10.50 Harrow. 11.40 Silent Witness. 12.40 Talking Heads. Final. 1.10 Miniseries: Mrs Wilson. 4.00 Death In Paradise. 5.00 Gardening Australia.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 France 24 English News Second Edition. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Round 5. Internationaux de France. Highlights. 4.30 Cycling. National Road Series. Cycle Sunshine Coast. Highlights. 5.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 5.40 By Royal Appointment: Shops That Serve The Queen. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Zoo Mum. 8.30 Walt Disney. 10.35 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime. 11.30 MOVIE: Chef. (2014) Jon Favreau, Sofía Vergara, Robert Downey Jr. 1.30 24 Hours In Emergency. 2.25 North To South: The Full Journey. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.30 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Morning session. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 20. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers. 9.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 21. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Easy Eats. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 The Xtreme CollXtion. 10.30 Ultimate Rush. 11.00 Destination WA. 11.40 MOVIE: Mr Mom. (1983) Michael Keaton, Frederick Koehler. 1.30 MOVIE: Rocky II. (1979) Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Postcards Summer. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet: Oceans. 9.10 MOVIE: The Matrix. (1999) Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss. 11.50 Chicago Med. 12.40 Miniseries: The Bad Seed. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Take Two. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Mass For You At Home. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 Tomorrow’s World. 8.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 8.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 9.00 Australia By Design: Interiors. 9.30 The Savoy At Christmas. 10.30 Terry Pratchett’s The Abominable Snow Baby. 11.00 A Baby Reindeer’s First Christmas. 12.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 12.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.00 Farm To Fork. 1.30 My Market Kitchen. 2.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 2.30 Roads Less Travelled. 3.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. Final. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 6. Melbourne Victory v Western United. 10.00 FBI. 12.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 Infomercials. 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

(31) 6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 Alone. 5.00 WorldWatch. 5.30 Secrets Of Our Cities. 6.35 Travel Man. 7.05 Guy Martin: The World’s Fastest Electric Car? 8.30 Patriot Brains. 9.25 Dark Side Of The Ring. 10.15 What’s The Problem With Nudity? 11.15 Das Boot. 12.25 MOVIE: Dead Ringers. (1988) 2.30 Flowergirl. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

ABC ME

Morning (24) 6.00 Programs. 2.00 ABC News Summer. 2.30 Compass. 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Screen Time: Are Your Kids Addicted? 4.00 Landline. 5.00 ABC News Summer. 5.30 7.30. 6.00 ABC News Summer. 6.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 7.00 ABC News Summer. 7.30 The World In 2021. 8.00 ABC News Summer. 8.25 Aust Story. 9.00 ABC News Summer. 9.30 Compass. 10.00 ABC News Summer. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Gambling In Las Vegas. 9.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2021. 10.30 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 11.15 Christmas In Australia With Christine Anu. 12.15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 1.00 Horror Movie: A Low-Budget Nightmare. Final. 2.00 In The Long Run. 2.30 Close. 5.05 Kids’ Programs. Kids’ (23) 6.00 Programs. 4.30 The Inbestigators. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 So Awkward. 5.30 Miraculous. 6.00 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 MOVIE: Paddington. (2014) 8.35 Wallace And Gromit: The Wrong Trousers. 9.05 MOVIE: The Boy In The Dress. (2014) Billy Kennedy, Felicity Montagu. 10.05 Danger Mouse. 10.20 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 10.40 Utopia Falls. 11.25 Rage. 12.25 Close.

SBS VLND

NEWS

7TWO

TV Shop. (81) 6.00 6.30 Amazing Facts Presents. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 MOVIE: Contraband Spain. (1955) 12.10 MOVIE: The Grass Is Greener. (1960) 2.20 MOVIE: That Touch Of Mink. (1962) 4.20 MOVIE: Hatari! (1962) 7.30 MOVIE: The Core. (2003) Aaron Eckhart. 10.10 MOVIE: Awoken. (2019) 12.00 Late Programs.

7MATE

Kids’ Programs. (82) 6.00 1.30 Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Liquid Science. 2.30 Road Trick. 3.00 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: White – Victini And Zekrom. (2011) 5.00 MOVIE: The Spiderwick Chronicles. (2008) 7.00 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible. (1996) 9.10 MOVIE: The Mummy. (2017) 11.15 Stunt Science. 12.15 Desperate Housewives. 2.10 Below Deck Mediterranean. 3.00 Power Rangers Super Beast Morphers. 3.30 Kids’ Programs.

Morning (62) 6.00 Programs. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 NBC Today. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 11.30 Your 4x4. 12.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 MOVIE: Speedway. (1968) 4.00 MOVIE: The Trouble With Girls. (1969) 6.00 Dog Patrol. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Heathrow. 11.30 Late Programs. Morning (63) 6.00 Programs. 11.30 Step Outside. 12.00 Big Water Adventures. 12.30 Sailing. Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Million Dollar Catch. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Ultimate Fishing. 5.00 Shipping Wars. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 20. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers. 7.00 MOVIE: Firefox. (1982) 9.30 MOVIE: Tightrope. (1984) Clint Eastwood, Geneviève Bujold. 11.55 Late Programs.

9GEM

6.00 Morning (52) Programs. 10.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 11.00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Christmas. 12.00 The Dog House Australia. 1.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Tasmania JackJumpers v New Zealand Breakers. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Sydney Kings v Melbourne United. 5.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Friends. 9.30 2 Broke Girls. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO!

Morning (53) 6.00 Programs. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 Pooches At Play. 9.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 9.30 Escape Fishing. 10.00 iFish Summer. 10.30 The Doctors. 11.30 MacGyver. 1.30 The Offroad Adventure Show. 2.30 All 4 Adventure. 3.30 JAG. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Women. Round 4. Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 Star Trek: Discovery. Final. 1.20 Late Programs.

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NINE (8)

6.00 Escape From The City. 7.00 News. 9.30 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Celebrating 70 Years. 11.00 The Heights. 12.00 ABC News Summer. 12.30 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Miniseries: Mrs Wilson. 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Ask The Doctor. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Restoration Australia. 6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 6.30 Movin’ To The Country. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Outback Ringer. 8.00 Australian Story Summer Series. Final. 8.35 The Queen’s Green Planet. 9.25 London Zoo: An Extraordinary Year. 10.10 Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure. 11.05 The Day Will And Kate Got Married. 11.50 EXPOSED: The Case Of Keli Lane. 12.55 Midsomer Murders. 2.25 Rage. 4.30 Catalyst. 5.25 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food.

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Al Jazeera News. 2.00 The Chefs’ Line. 2.30 Child Genius Australia. 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.00 Queen Victoria’s Children. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Charles And Diana: 1983. 8.30 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail: Japan. 9.30 The Best Of 24 Hours In Emergency. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 The Crimson Rivers. 12.00 Wisting. 12.50 North To South: The Full Journey. 4.10 Bamay. 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Morning session. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 22. Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers. 9.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 23. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Black Stallion Returns. (1983) Kelly Reno, Vincent Spano. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Australian Crime Stories: Killing Florence. 9.40 Reported Missing: Michael. 11.00 Chicago Med. 11.45 The Village. 12.35 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Take Two. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

ABC TV PLUS

(22) 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Ben And Holly. 6.25 Shaun The Sheep. 6.40 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. 9.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.05 Gavin & Stacey. 12.10 Escape From The City. 1.10 Red Dwarf. 1.40 Community. 2.00 Parks And Recreation. 2.25 Close. 5.05 Kids’ Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 8.20 Total DramaRama. 11.45 Slugterra. 12.30 School Of Rock. 4.00 Dwight In Shining Armour. 4.30 The Inbestigators. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 So Awkward. 5.30 Miraculous. 6.00 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.40 Space Nova. 8.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.25 The Legend Of Korra. 9.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 9.25 Utopia Falls. 10.10 Rage. 11.10 Close.

SBS VLND

(31) 6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 Basketball. NBA. Philadelphia 76ers v Atlanta Hawks. Replay. 2.00 Stille Nacht. 2.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 5.45 Abandoned Places. 6.20 Alone. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 9.20 Hypothetical. 10.10 Chad. 11.00 Sex Tape. 12.05 The X-Files. 2.35 Late Programs.

NEWS (24)

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 Foreign Correspondent. 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Back Roads. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 4.30 The Breakfast Couch. 5.00 ABC News Summer. 5.30 Landline Summer. 6.00 ABC News Summer. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Summer. 8.30 Aust Story. 9.00 ABC News Summer. 9.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 10.00 ABC News Summer. 10.30 Late Programs.

7TWO

Shopping. (62) 6.00 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Jabba’s School Holiday Movies. 11.00 Mighty Trains. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.30 Cold Case. 12.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 12.30 No Man’s Land. 1.30 Shipping Wars. 3.00 Last Stop Garage. 4.00 Last Car Garage. 4.30 Billion Dollar Wreck. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 22. Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Predators. (2010) Adrien Brody. 10.45 MOVIE: The Prestige. (2006) 1.30 Late Programs.

9GEM

TV Shop. (81) 6.00 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Seaway. 1.00 World’s Greatest Man Made Wonders. 2.00 The Young And The Restless. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow. 3.25 MOVIE: The Rat Race. (1960) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 8.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.50 The Equalizer. 1.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (82)

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 12.00 The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 Malcolm. 4.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.30 Malcolm. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: Wayne’s World 2. (1993) Mike Myers. 10.25 MOVIE: The Naked Gun: From The Files Of Police Squad! (1988) 12.10 Desperate Housewives. 2.10 Vanderpump Rules. 3.00 Kids’ Programs.

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TEN (5) 6.00 Entertainment Tonight. 6.30 Farm To Fork. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 8.00 Inside Bold. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 11.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Royals Revealed. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. 8.00 Territory Cops. 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. 10.30 The FBI Declassified. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping. 2.30 Infomercials. 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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6.00 Seatbelt (52) Psychic. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.00 Friends. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 Seinfeld. 12.00 Carol’s Second Act. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 2 Broke Girls. 12.00 Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 2 Broke Girls. 4.30 Shopping.

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6.00 Infomercials. 7.30 Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 JAG. 1.00 MacGyver. 2.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 11.20 Evil. 12.15 Infomercials. 12.45 Home Shopping. 2.15 48 Hours. 3.15 Hawaii Five-0. 5.05 The Doctors.

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6.00 Escape From The City. 7.00 News. 9.30 How Deadly World. 10.00 Antiques Roadshow. Final. 11.05 The Heights. 12.00 ABC News Summer. 12.30 Gardening Australia Presents. 1.00 Worzel Gummidge. 2.00 Miniseries: Mrs Wilson. 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Ask The Doctor. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.05 Restoration Australia. 6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 6.30 Movin’ To The Country. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Outback Ringer. 8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 8.30 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. 9.30 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. 10.20 QI. 10.55 Hannah Gadsby’s Nakedy Nudes. 11.55 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. 12.40 Midsomer Murders. 2.15 Rage. 4.30 Catalyst. 5.30 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 A World Of Calm. 2.25 Child Genius Australia. 3.25 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 3.55 Queen Victoria’s Children. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Titanic: Into The Heart Of The Wreck. 9.00 Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler. 10.50 SBS World News Late. 11.20 Man In Room 301. 12.20 Miss S. 4.20 Bamay. 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Morning session. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 24. Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers. 11.00 Born To Kill? Albert DeSalvo – The Boston Strangler. 12.00 The Goldbergs. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

ABC TV PLUS

(31) 6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 SBS Courtside. 11.00 Basketball. NBA. Charlotte Hornets v Houston Rockets. 1.30 Fysh. 1.45 Yulubidyi: Until The End. 2.10 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Abandoned Places. 6.20 Alone. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hair Power: Me And My Afro. 9.35 Kevin McCloud: Rough Guide To The Future. 10.30 Late Programs.

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Morning (24) 6.00 Programs. 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Back Roads. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 4.30 The Breakfast Couch. 5.00 ABC News Summer. 5.30 Landline Summer. 6.00 ABC News Summer. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30 Special: Why Women Are Angry. 8.00 ABC News Summer. 8.30 Aust Story. 9.00 ABC News Summer. 9.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 10.00 ABC News Summer. 10.30 Late Programs.

(22) 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.25 Shaun The Sheep. 6.40 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Ghosts. 9.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.40 Schitt’s Creek. Final. 10.05 The Trip To Greece. 10.35 Doctor Who. 11.20 QI. 11.50 Catastrophe. 12.15 In The Long Run. 1.00 Sick Of It. 1.25 GameFace. 1.50 Community. 2.10 Parks And Recreation. 2.35 Close. 5.05 Kids’ Programs. Kids’ (23) 6.00 Programs. 12.15 Miraculous. 3.40 How To Do Stuff Good. 4.00 Dwight In Shining Armour. 4.30 The Inbestigators. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 So Awkward. 5.30 Miraculous. 6.00 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Space Nova. 8.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.25 The Legend Of Korra. 9.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 9.25 Utopia Falls. 10.05 Rage. 11.10 Close.

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NINE (8) 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Wedding Daze. (2006) Jason Biggs, Isla Fisher, Michael Weston. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. 8.30 The Weakest Link. 9.30 Kath & Kim. 11.40 Manifest. 12.35 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Take Two. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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TV Shop. (81) 6.00 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Seaway. 1.00 Poirot. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Out Of Towners. (1970) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.40 Chicago Med. 12.35 Late Programs.

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Kids’ Programs. (82) 6.00 12.00 The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: Baywatch. (2017) Dwayne Johnson. 10.50 MOVIE: The Dictator. (2012) 12.20 Desperate Housewives. 2.10 Vanderpump Rules. 3.00 Kids’ Programs.

Shopping. (62) 6.00 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Without A Trace. 12.30 Railway Restorations With Peter Snow. 1.30 The Real Seachange. 2.00 Late Programs. Morning (63) 6.00 Programs. 11.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 12.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 12.30 No Man’s Land. 1.30 Shipping Wars. 2.30 Pawn Stars. 3.00 Last Car Garage. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Billion Dollar Wreck. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. 9.30 Counting Cars. 10.30 Vegas Rat Rods. 11.30 Late Programs.

TEN (5) 6.00 Entertainment Tonight. 6.30 Farm To Fork. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 11.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Royals Revealed. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. 8.30 NCIS. 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping. 3.00 Infomercials. 3.30 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS Mornings.

9GEM

6.00 Stephen (52) Colbert. 7.00 King Of Queens. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 King Of Queens. 12.00 Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 Friends. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 11.35 Frasier. 12.00 Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

9GO!

Home Shopping. (53) 6.00 7.00 Infomercials. 8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 Roads Less Travelled. 9.00 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan. 10.00 JAG. 12.00 MacGyver. 1.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.20 A-League Highlights Show. 11.20 Evil. 12.15 Shopping. 12.45 Infomercials. 1.15 Shopping. 2.15 MOVIE: Force Of Destiny. (2015) 4.40 I Fish. 5.00 JAG.

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Excellent choice for post-graduate employment FEATURE ■

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“It’s encouraging to see that despite the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, students are getting on with their lives, graduating and moving quickly into full-time work,” Minister Tudge said. Wangaratta local Luke Raison recently completed a four year Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science, specialising in Medical Imaging at CSU Wagga Wagga. “When I was looking at universities in high school, the options were to travel to one of the capital cities or to CSU at Wagga for a relevant course,” he said. “I chose to apply to CSU as my first preference because ultimately I wanted to work in radiography at a regional level. “I knew that a career in radiography was what I wanted and I love the country lifestyle and the sense of community in regional areas, so I wanted to be able to give

back to these areas.” Luke received an early offer to study at CSU and hasn’t looked back. “CSU was easily the most equipped university for regional work, as it is based primarily in Wagga Wagga, therefore I was able to attend placements in regional areas and build my clinical skills in those environments. “I also had the opportunity for varied placement options from regional Queensland to metropolitan Sydney which allowed me excellent clinical experience as well as the opportunity to travel Australia. “Furthermore, the staff at CSU were excellent as they had long histories of clinical practice and vast knowledge that I could learn from. “I appreciated my time at CSU as it provided the necessary skills to work as a radiographer in regional settings.” Luke is now a qualified radiogra-

pher (medical imaging technologist) and is employed with Goulburn Valley Health in Shepparton. “My final year studying was completed by the placement at Goulburn Valley Health, which eventually led to my employment there,” he said. “Looking back, I think there was no better place to study.” Just prior to the 2021 GOS being released, Charles Sturt was ranked third among Australian universities for long-term undergraduate employment outcomes in QILT’s 2021 ‘Graduate Outcomes Survey Longitudinal’ with 93.8 per cent of graduates in full-time employment three years after graduating. In the same survey, Charles Sturt was ranked fifth among Australian universities for long-term postgraduate employment outcomes, with 95.2 per cent of graduates in fulltime employment three years after graduating.

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GONE FISHING

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◆ NICE CATCH: To those that know him, this is “Jaycod”. The avid young Wangaratta fisherman, along with his cousin Jobe and friend Isaac, have had an amazing start to the Murray cod season catching so many cod lately. Well done boys, stay safe out there and keep being happy.

Plenty of fishing options over the festive break HEY everyone, this is my final fishing report for the year. After a Christmas break this column will be back bigger and better than ever in January. Over the Christmas/New Year period there will be a lot of fish caught. Conditions are ideal right across the region for all species. If the weather finally turns really hot, the trout may slow right down. This usually happens late in November, or early December. This year it has been prolonged thanks to above average rainfall and below average temperatures. If this happens, concentrate on the low light periods of the day, especially the morning after the water has had all night to cool slightly. If you’re heading off trout fishing in the lakes, you may need to fish down deeper as the trout tend to be much deeper into the water column during summer in search of cooler water. A downrigger tends to be helpful to those targeting lake trout in summer. Murray cod anglers should rejoice in the best Christmas fishing conditions that we have experienced for many years.

with Chris Febvre NEM GRAPHIC ARTIST cfebvre@nemedia.com.au ◆ DIGITAL ASSET: An NFT is a digital asset existing on a blockchain with a unique signature. The blockchain allows anyone to verify the authenticity and ownership of an NFT.

Putting the fun into non-fungibility with Rob Alexander WANGARATTA I am unsure of the water level in the Murray River, nor do I know which camp sites have reopened since the floods. One thing that I do know, is that wherever you can access Murray cod water this summer you should expect good results. Lake Hume has continued to fish well for redfin and yellowbelly and should continue to do so over the Christmas break. Reports of the big trout being caught up there have all but dried up over recent weeks. I have no doubt they are still there, but they are likely down deep where the water is cooler. Stay safe over the Christmas/ New Year period everyone. Thank you all very much for reading my fishing column all year, and a huge thanks goes out to everyone who has unselfishly shared their fishing reports and supplied photos this year. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and I will see you all in 2022.

YOU may have heard a term NFT bandied about recently, and if so, you wouldn’t be alone. It’s one of the more common topics of conversation in both the techno and trading spheres. NFT stands for non-fungible token. In other words, it’s a good or product that cannot be replaced by an identical item. For something to be fungible in the ﬁrst place, it implies that there is equal value between two assets of the same kind. Without getting too deep into economic theory, it’s essentially an asset that’s mutually interchangeable with something of the same kind - like Australian currency, for example. Take the concept of a dollar coin. How many dollar coins has the Royal Australian mint printed throughout the years? Too many to keep track of. They are legion, and any one of them serves its purpose just as well as any other. You can take a dollar coin from 1992 and use it to buy something worth exactly $1, just as well as you can take a dollar coin from 2021 and use that coin to purchase something for exactly $1.

Therefore, these dollar coins are said to be fungible. Since it’s the unique identifier of a very specific digital good, an NFT is the exact opposite: it serves as the distinct barcode for a digital asset that can’t be replaced. It’s really a digital token, a form of cryptocurrency - a virtual type of currency where transactions are maintained and recorded by a decentralized system that uses cryptography, instead of being either issued or regulated by a central authority, such as a bank. Think of this token as just another form of cryptocurrency, like more well-known ones such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Of course, its non-fungible nature makes it a cut above your ordinary cryptocurrency. Since the average NTF stores additional information - the unique identifier in the form of metadata -the token comes into its own as more than just currency. Video games and NFTs As a digital medium, video games have always presented assets to players in virtual form. Grind for 100 hours, defeat the Evil Lord of Ultimate Evil, and obtain the

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legendary Sword of Truth, Justice, and General Goodness - congrats! The only drawback is that this legendary sword you quested tirelessly for is a line of code trapped within the game. If you get bored of playing, or if the game shuts down, your sword (and progress) is gone. But this is no longer so with NFTS and companies like Enjin, who are producing (and allowing other developers to produce) multiverse items - virtual items that exist in your own digital wallet and can be used in a number of different games. In one Youtube video, Simon Kertonegoro of Enjin explains the world’s first multiverse game item - a simple wooden sword - can be used in three of Enjin’s video games. In a sense, it’s the first steps toward the concepts seen in the science fiction movie Ready Player One - where unique digital assets were a very important part of people’s lives. And while you may be inclined to pass such a thing off as a bit childish, remember that innovations in video games have shaped the landscape of technology for decades now. A silly video game sword today, an asset as important as your car or house tomorrow.