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GRAND FINALS LAVINGTON SPORTS GROUND is primed to host the Ovens and Murray Football Netball League grand finals on Sunday, where (from left) Will O’Keefe (Wang Magpies thirds), Cameron Nottle (Wang Rovers reserves), Hannah Grady (Wang Magpies A grade netball) and Ben Reid (Wang Magpies seniors) hope their teams will taste premiership glory.

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Safety upgrades TWO of Wangaratta’s most popular walking and cycling routes leading to key precincts and schools will be upgraded following a $180,000 grant from the State Government.

Yarrawonga Road’s Three Mile Creek Bridge, and the One Mile Creek Trail near the Targoora Park Oval will see works to bolster pedestrian and cyclist safety.

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The Three Mile Creek Bridge crossing will receive a new pathway and replacement of more than 120 metres of fencing from

the main road and footpath drainage.

Mayor Dean Rees said at the Three Mile Creek site that a barrier will be installed on the trail to make the area much safer for cyclists and walkers.

He said the existing treated pine bollards will be replaced with a better system so people

are safer when navigating the section of the trail or under the bridge to the extended pathway, while also beautifying one of the entrances to Wangaratta.

“There is currently an eight foot drop from the embankment so the pathway will be widened with a new bollard system and it will look

tidier as well,” he said.

Construction of a new 700-metre-long shared path from One Mile Creek Trail to the Milawa Rail Trail will make getting to work, school or the city’s CBD easier and safer by bike or on foot, and create seamlessness for avid cyclists to access the popular rail trail.

“Over at Targoora Park

baseball fields there is an alley way that will link up between the Wenhams Lane tracks and pathways to Murdoch Road which will allow kids to travel more safely to schools, specifically Cathedral College,” Cr Rees explained.

“It will also link up better to the trail that extends right to the Milawa Gourmet region.

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Pilot’s body recovered, investigation continues INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into the circumstances of a fatal light plane crash in dense bushland east of Tallangatta on Sunday afternoon.

Victoria Police recovered the body of the 42-year-old Tawonga pilot, Mathew Farrell, from the crash site west of Lucyvale, about 30kms east of Tallangatta, on Wednesday.

Mr Farrell had departed from Mount Beauty airport in his single-engine Jabiru 230 plane around midday on Sunday and a search was launched after he failed to reach his destination in Wollongong around 2pm.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority, with assistance from Victoria Police, SES volunteers and Recreational Aviation Australia, found the crash site at 10am on Monday, but were unable to access it due to the terrain.

Victoria Police said they are working with the coroner, and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau to determine the circumstances surround ing the crash.

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Summit to address a regional problem Stakeholders S k h ld meeting i to map road d to more affordable ff d bl h housing i THE availability of more affordable housing across regional Victoria will be discussed when the State Government holds a summit in October, seven weeks out from the 2022 state election.

A Regional Affordable Housing Summit will be held in Creswick on Tuesday, October 4 to provide a forum for discussion, strengthening relationships and identifying challenges and opportunities to meet the needs of regional Victoria’s burgeoning population.

Delivering more affordable housing will be a key topic and the Labor Government will further outline its Affordable Housing Rental Scheme and plans to create more housing in regional Victoria.

The summit will also focus on unlocking more housing for workers and enabling local businesses to expand by hearing from civic leaders and partners working in regional Victoria about the challenges of affordable housing supply and economic growth.

As part of the $5.3 billion Big Housing Build, the Affordable Housing Rental Scheme will deliver an initial 2400 affordable rental homes to address affordability pressures in metropolitan Melbourne and regional city centres, and supply issues in regional Victoria.

A quarter of the Big Housing Build is currently being invested in regional Victoria.

But Ovens Valley Nationals MP Tim McCurdy said after eight years in government to address the housing shortages in regional Victoria, “the government for Melbourne” is finally pulling stakeholders together to discuss affordable housing.

“The only reason this summit is being held is due to the mismanagement of the Andrews Labor Government,” Mr McCurdy said.

“Instead of making it cheaper and easier to develop affordable housing, Labor has slapped on a new tax,

AFFORDABLE LIVING: The former site of the Max Parkinson Lodge in Sadler Street has 13 new affordable homes being built.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling and wrapped up the planning stages in red tape and bureaucracy.

“Councils have been raising this issue for years and have been ignored.

“In Bright the median house price has increased by almost 50 per cent in the past year, 25 per cent in Wangaratta, and 21 per cent across regional Victoria.

“A Nationals government will take the regions seriously and address the housing affordability crisis.”

Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party claims it secured the State Government’s commitment to a regional housing summit after months of persistent lobbying.

Wangaratta-based Northern Victoria MP Tania Maxwell said her Western Victoria colleague and state leader Stuart Grimley MP had repeatedly pressed the government in parliament since last year to act on regional communities’ calls to fix the housing crisis.

“Regional Victoria is struggling to house people who want to live and work in our communities,” Ms Maxwell said.

“Without housing, people and families won’t move to towns to fill jobs, businesses can’t operate at full capacity and councils miss out on rate revenue to maintain local infrastructure and services.

“We want people who live in regional Victoria or want to work here to have fair, just and equal opportunity to do this.

“For too long regional Victorians have been taken for granted.”

Indi Independent MP Helen Haines welcomed the summit as housing affordability and availability is a major issue across the North East.

“Governments tend to focus on the affordability side of the problem, but not enough is being done to address the issue affecting almost every regional town in Australia - that there just aren’t enough houses,” Dr Haines said.

“It is vital that this forum addresses issues with housing supply, including supporting councils to open up more land for housing.

“The housing crisis must be addressed to keep families safe, to allow people to stay in the towns they love and for businesses to be able to find and keep the workers they desperately need.”

Dr Haines said she is meeting with Federal Minister for Housing Julie Collins in the coming weeks to ensure she is across all of these issues and the needs of regional Australia are heard by the government.

Minister for Housing, Danny Pearson, and Minister for Regional Development, Harriet Shing, will join representatives from local government, the community housing sector, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, members of Regional Partnerships and Regional Development Australia Committees and other peak bodies at the summit.

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Floodwaters receding WATER levels which exceeded the moderate flood level in Wangaratta for the first time in six years earlier this week have begun to recede along the Ovens River, although minor flooding is ongoing.

Heavy rainfall in the already wet Ovens and King river catchments late last week saw downstream flooding occur along both waterways, with the King River first breaching its banks on Sunday morning

BY RYAN MALCOLM rmalcolm@ nemedia.com.au

at the Docker Road bridge before peaking at 4.04m, just shy of the major flood level.

The confluence of the two rivers, at Wangaratta’s Frank Garth Reserve, was closed on Tuesday as the Ovens River peaked at 12.42m, its highest since similar spring

flooding in October 2016.

The Great Alpine Road between Porter Street and Fisher Lane remained closed yesterday afternoon, with flooding still occurring along Yellow Creek despite the Ovens River falling to 12.25m, still well above the minor flood level of 11.9m.

Painters Island Caravan Park remained closed yesterday, with inundation over much of the park slowly receding.

Both the Ovens and King rivers were expected to remain above the minor flood level overnight, with up to 20mm of rain forecast in each catchment.

The influx of rain throughout the North East in recent weeks also saw the largest water storage in the Murray-Darling Basin, Dartmouth Dam, spill for the first time in 26 years earlier this week, having hovered at 99 per cent capacity for up to four weeks.

In a warning issued via the Vic Emergency application, state emergency officials urged communities who live, work and holiday along rivers or floodplains in the region to be prepared in the event of ongoing flooding, and never to walk, drive or ride through toxic floodwater.

Farmers were also encouraged to move livestock and machinery to higher ground where possible.

Duffield on the mend, grateful for support THE Greta reserves football player hospitalised after going into cardiac arrest from injuries sustained in the O&K semi-final earlier this month is on the road to recovery.

Ben Duffield (pictured) was on the wrong end of a regulation knock and after coming off the ground, had to be airlifted to Melbourne when he collapsed.

In a message to his GoFundMe donors, which has raised more than $52,000, Mr Duffield expressed his gratitude and provided a quick update on his condition.

“I am overwhelmed by all the generosity, love and well wishes I have received over the last few weeks,” he said.

“After two collapsed lungs, they are almost back to full working capacity.

“My sternum is still fractured but on the mend, and last week I had surgery to have a stent put in my heart, due to a ruptured coronary artery, caused by the knock in the game or from the intense CPR for 45 minutes.

“I am starting to feel back to myself, however, I have been told it will be a slow recovery ahead.

“I’ll be forever grateful for your support for me and my family during this time, I have really felt the love.

“Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.”

To donate to Ben’s GoFundMe, visit https://gofund. me/5983a491.

Region prepares for spring floods A SERIES of regional flood preparedness meetings will continue throughout the North East next week, as SES crews endeavour to prepare communities for a forecast wet spring.

The Flood Community Update meetings aim to improve community awareness and improve responsiveness in the event of spring flooding, and are not emergency meetings as a result of recent flooding in the region.

Meetings concerning communities in the Mount Beauty and Euroa regions early next week will precede a gathering at Myrtleford Savoy Club on Wednesday evening at 5:30pm for residents of Myrtleford and the valleys.

Wangaratta and surrounding communities will meet at Wareena Park Hall from 5:30pm on Friday, September 30.

All attendees are encouraged to bring their own flood photos and be prepared to share their local knowledge of the region.

For more information, email northeast@ses.vic.gov. au or phone 03 9256 9662.

Get your AFL premiership posters, help a good cause SAFETY WORKS: Mayor Dean Rees says the pathway along the Three Mile Creek bridge on Yarrawonga Road will be made safer with works set to begin in November.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

State Government funds $180k for two key Wangaratta trails ■

From page 1 “The trail will get kids off the roads rather than them riding up Wenhams Lane or Cribbes Road to get to and from school.”

Work on the Three Mile pathway is expected to start by November, while work on One Mile Creek trail will commence in 2023.

Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Ben Carroll, said this funding has been provided to help

address a gap in the network for some of our most vulnerable road users and create a safer and more inclusive journey for those walking or travelling around Wangaratta.

Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes, said whether you are travelling along One Mile Creek to central Wangaratta or getting to Cathedral College and Taronga Park by bike or on foot, it will soon be safer following

these pathway improvements.

Rural City of Wangaratta director of infrastructure and community, Marcus Goonan, said extending and improving walking and cycling paths around Wangaratta is important ongoing work for council.

“These paths are used not only for recreation but for residents to safely commute to school and work,” he said.

IF you are planning to buy one of the Mark Knight AFL premiership posters why not order from Wangaratta’s Alex Carmody to help the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Alex, who has been in hospital himself the last few months, will be out selling the popular cartoon version posters featuring a snarling Cat or ornery Swan at the APCO Service Station in Wangaratta from Wednesday.

The standard posters are just $5 and available on the day, while the laminated posters are $25 and the eye-catching block mounted posters $65 will arrive later in the week.

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Motorcyclists placed on notice Operation Op i S Scoreboard b dp promises i iincreased dp police li p presence on regional gi l roads d POLICE will place an increased focus on ensuring the safety of motorcyclists this long-weekend, in an effort to prevent rider deaths from reaching a record fiveyear high.

The statewide Operation Scoreboard initiative began yesterday, with an expanded police presence set to target speeding and distracted drivers throughout a four day AFL Grand Final longweekend extended to encompass the National Day of Mourning holiday.

Some 178 lives have already been lost on Victorian roads in 2022, 21 higher than the same time last year and trending well above the fiveyear average of 166.

A significant increase in motorcyclist fatalities has also been seen, with the 38 to have lost their lives so far this year on track to become the state’s highest toll in the last five years.

Speed has been cited as a factor in at least 20 motorcyclist fatalities this year, with half of the deceased riders

under the age of 35.

Assistant Commissioner road policing, Glenn Weir, said a number of factors may have contributed to an increased motorcycle presence on Victorian roads this year.

“More motorcycles on Victorian roads has led to an increase in motorcycle trauma in 2022, and alarmingly we are on track to exceed the most motorcycle deaths recorded in the last five years,” he said.

“We believe that rising fuel costs, increasing prices of cars and public transport

avoidance are all factors that have led to an increase in motorcycle riding.

“Concerningly for police, October to December is historically one of the highestrisk periods for motorcycle trauma, however, we are already trending well above previous years.

“We need to do everything we can to prevent more rider deaths and serious injuries from occurring.”

Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology will be in use throughout

the weekend, with almost half of deceased motorcyclists either unlicenced, suspended or disqualified from riding a motorcycle, while a zero-tolerance approach is set to be taken towards intoxicated driving.

More than 2000 traffic offences were detected during last year’s Operation Scoreboard, 10 per cent of which were related to drink or drug driving.

“During Operation Scoreboard, police will be keeping a close eye out for motorcyclists engaging in risky be-

haviour, particularly speeding which has contributed to more than half of rider deaths this year,” assistant commissioner Weir said.

“We will also be conducting extensive alcohol and drug testing as Victorians enjoy grand final football in Melbourne after a two-year hiatus.

“Please take extra care as you travel across the state over the weekend - we’ve seen far too many tragic, yet completely avoidable fatal collisions this year.”

Footy family split in two for grand final

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

EMOTIONS will be at an all-time high for the local Lloyd family tomorrow, as mum and die hard Geelong supporter Kristy will be swarmed by her red and white family of husband Marcus, their two kids and family nieces for the AFL Grand Final.

For Kristy, every year Geelong’s been in the grand final she has preferred to watch at home rather than around a crowded party elsewhere.

Being the first time the Swans and the Cats have ever met in a grand final, Kristy said the lead up among the household has been like no other, and the family conflict has only encouraged her to keep with tradition.

“The week’s been very

GAME ON: The passionate Remy Lloyd, Zara Hughes, Kristy Lloyd, Libby Hughes and Hudson Lloyd will be putting their respective footy teams over family for at least two hours for tomorrow’s AFL Grand Final.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling nervous, very strange,” she said.

“We’re trying to work out where everyone will be watching the game because we’re not watching it together.

“The kids are all clappers, they clap really loud and it’s a pack mentality so I have to be by myself.”

Kristy said tears of joy and sadness will be flowing either way in the family as they have always held a strong bond over supporting footy.

“It’s like religion in our family,” she said.

“The kids were all Geelong supporters, I got Hudson a Geelong jersey back when we won in

2007, but once they could make up their own mind, Marcus bribed them and brainwashed them to go to Sydney.

“Remy left me this year, she supported Geelong up until Buddy’s 1000th goal and she ran out on the field when he kicked it in her Geelong gear, she

then came back and told me ‘sorry Mum, I’m barracking for the Swans’.”

Tom Hickey, Isaac Heeney and Tom Stewart will be among the household favourites on the day.

Although it was a stressed household last week as Collingwood stormed back in the pre-

liminary final, Kristy said husband Marcus will be using some of his birthday luck this coming Tuesday for the final weekend.

“He reckons they’ve got it in the bag and he’s getting a premiership for his birthday,” she said.

“I think Geelong will win in a close one, by seven points.”

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Specialist support needed Local stakeholders unite to explore p ggrassroots familyy violence support pp p plans

BY RYAN MALCOLM rmalcolm@ nemedia.com.au

A NEW grassroots advisory committee is set to be developed, as calls to address shortcomings in the region’s approach to managing family violence accelerated this week.

Wangaratta-based state MP Tania Maxwell joined local advocates including Centre Against Violence chief executive officer Jaime Chubb and Hume Riverina Community Legal Service (HRCLS) acting principal lawyer Alison Maher at a roundtable at Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Tuesday, in order to identify gaps in the local service provision.

Regional women’s advocacy groups, Indigenous corporations, health care providers and representatives from both the Rural City of Wangaratta and Indigo Shire Council were also in attendance, with an eye to contributing to a draft plan set to be put before the State Government ahead of the November Victorian election.

Efforts to establish a specialist family violence court and additional purpose-built

LEADING THE CALL: Wangaratta-based state MP Tania Maxwell (left), Centre Against Violence chief executive officer Jaime Chubb (centre) and Hume Riverina Community Legal Service acting principal lawyer Alison Maher led roundtable discussions in order to identify gaps in local family violence service provision earlier this week.

PHOTO: Ryan Malcolm legal services in the region were launched last month, compounded by news Benalla (+82.1pc), Wodonga (+52.3pc) and Wangaratta (+50.2pc) far exceeded state family incident averages in the year to June 30, according to Crime Statistics Victoria.

Specialist courts throughout the state are purposebuilt with separate entrance and exits for victim survivors, safe waiting areas and child friendly spaces, over-

seen by a specialist family violence team, while magistrates are also given greater scope within their sentencing of offenders.

“Between Wodonga and Wangaratta, we know that there is a serious gap in support services and specialist family violence support in this area,” Ms Maxwell said.

“This is such an important cause and it’s something that’s not talked about enough - not only do we want to be able to support

victim survivors but we want to be able to prevent family violence.”

HRCLS is the only free legal service situated in the North East and it was forced to turn away 1471 clients last calendar year, overwhelmed by service demand.

Ms Maher said a boost to the region’s family violence support network was long overdue, with the region’s nearest specialist family violence court situated at Shepparton.

“This is something we’ve been advocating for for a long time,” she said.

“What we know is that all these other regions across Victoria have a lot more resourcing than we do, including the specialist family violence court - so our region doesn’t have a Victoria Legal Aid office and it doesn’t have a specialist family violence court.

“What that means is our people, our residents, are getting a far lesser service than what others are get-

ting across the state - it’s a huge postcode injustice and something that needs to change.”

Ms Maxwell said an advisory group made up of community stakeholders would continue to meet going forward, as part of a commitment to creating positive grassroots change as efforts to attract specialist services continue.

“We asked everyone in the room for a commitment from them to convey back to us what they can do to support and assist us to establish a specialist family violence court and legal aid service,” she said.

“Everyone in here can offer something different based on their experience and knowledge and I think that’s imperative for us to be able to collate all that information and then we see where the gaps are and we go looking.

“If an offender says they are prepared to go and (get treatment), then it needs to be immediately available.

“I’m imagining from this meeting we will identify enormous gaps in the system right throughout our region and it’s those gaps that will help us collate and draft a letter to the minister to put forward a really solid evidentiary proposal.”

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MP slams ‘shortchange’ on regional health funds WANGARATTA-based state MP Tania Maxwell has called on Premier Daniel Andrews to give the North East region’s communities a fair share of health funding after the government announced a $1 billion package for the Austin and Northern hospitals in Melbourne’s north.

If elected at this year’s election the ‘Hospital Plan for the North’ will bring upgrades to the two hospitals, delivering an expanded emergency department at the Austin, and a new emergency department and extra beds at the Northern.

At the Austin, the redevelopment will add up to 29 extra emergency treatment spaces, boosting capacity so more patients can be treated, faster.

This $250-$300 million investment will support an extra 30,000 emergency patients every year, ensuring the hospital can meet the needs of the growing local population.

But Ms Maxwell said regional people continued to be left behind, with Parliamentary Budget Office costings done for her Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party confirming regional communities are 11 per cent worse off than metropolitan communities when it comes to asset investment.

Ms Maxwell said the people she represents were waiting on important health investment commitments, including a new Albury Wodonga Health single-site hospital, sustained funding for Euroa Health, redevelopment funding for Bright, Daylesford and Swan Hill hospitals, and a new Mildura hospital.

“The government needs to recognise and invest in hospital and health services in the north of the

state, not just the north of Melbourne,” she said.

“Albury Wodonga Health has established a clear case for a new hospital, the community has been campaigning for the past year, and the government continues to stall on a commitment of funding.

“Northern Victoria deserves a fair share of the pie when it comes to election commitments and if the Labor Government can prioritise an announcement for the Melbourne’s north, it should expedite an announcement for the north of our state.”

NOT NORTH ENOUGH: Premier Daniel Andrews has promised $1 billion in funding for the Austin and Northern hospitals but Northern Victoria MP Tania Maxwell says he needs to look after the North East region as well.

State mask mandate for public transport ends FACE masks are no longer mandatory to wear on public transport across Victoria with new rules coming into effect from 11.59pm last night.

They are no longer required on public transport such as taxis, rideshare services or tourism vehicles.

Masks continue to be strongly recommended in indoor settings, in situations where people can’t physically distance, for people who have any COVID symptoms and for anyone who may be immunocompromised or vulnerable to COVID.

The requirement to wear face masks will remain in some circumstances - like visiting a hospital, care facility or any other indoor space that is publicly accessible in a healthcare setting, including allied health providers.

Masks are also required if you have COVID or are a close or household contact and are not required to quarantine - for example, because you have tested negative on a rapid antigen test.

The decision brings Victoria in

line with mask requirements in most other states, and will provide more national consistency on the approach to mask wearing.

Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas, said these sensible changes provide consistency for the community on mask wearing requirements and she thanked the Chief Health Officer for his advice on this matter.

“As we move to living with COVID, it’s important we ensure enduring behaviour change in the community - and that means giving

people the choice to wear masks to protect themselves and those around them,” Ms Thomas said.

“It’s vitally important that Victorians stay up to date with their COVID vaccinations, to help prevent serious illness and to ease pressure on the health system.”

For further information on mask requirements, visit the coronavirus website at coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ face-masks, which will be updated to reflect the changes once they are in effect.

McCurdy lays blame on government for poor health system NATIONALS’ Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy has quizzed Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas about a blowout of surgery wait times across Victoria.

In parliament question time, Mr McCurdy shared how an Ovens Valley resident in early 2021 was told she would receive surgery within 90 days, as a category two patient, but still hasn’t been operated on.

“She was referred in 2019, and yet three years later still has not had surgery... is this another example of what the premier calls a ‘world-class’ health system?” he queried.

Mr McCurdy said Ms Thomas’s response was “disappointing”.

“Rather than letting myself and my constituent know what the government will do to fix this, the minister decided to have the audacity to lecture the opposition about healthcare in regional Victoria,” he said.

“It is a bit rich when the Minister for Health comes out and decides to lecture us when this government has overseen a failing health system.

“They have cut health funding by $2 billion, triple zero is not meeting their response time targets, there are 88,000 Victorians waiting for elective surgery, ambulances simply not turning up due to ramping, and massive staff shortages.”

Mr McCurdy said the government has been in power for 19 of the past 24 years and has had ample time to fix the crisis and his constituents, are “cruelly left suffering and in pain”.

He said the Nationals, if elected, have committed $8 billion from the shelved Suburban Rail-Loop into the construction and upgrading of regional and rural hospitals to help fix the health crisis in regional Victoria.

It also has a plan to halve the elective surgery wait-list in four years, as well as ensure that fewer ambulances are ramped.

Mr McCurdy said the Nationals have committed to slashing hospital wait-times by providing the funding, staffing, and facilities to back up the hard-working healthcare professionals.

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Road users need to play their part THE number of lives lost on Victorian roads so far this year is extremely concerning, particularly on the cusp of a holiday period which is among the state‘s most dangerous.

Already in 2022, 182 motorists have lost their lives, up 15 per cent on last year‘s equivalent figures, and 15 fatalities more than the state‘s five year rolling average.

In the last three years, September to December has accounted for an average of more than 80 deaths, with joyous times of celebration and merriment all too often ending in tragedy.

With the AFL Grand Final tomorrow, the spring carnival around the corner and the end of the year fast approaching it‘s integral all North East road users band together to prevent a phenomenon which all too commonly occurs on regional and rural roads.

Police are set to deploy additional units along major roadways across the weekend, as part of an effort to curtail dangerous and risk taking behaviour, but it‘s unlikely they‘ll catch every single person who‘s had one too many drinks, or hasn‘t slept enough the night prior.

These are active decisions made by drivers to throw caution to the wind, endangering the lives of others in doing so.

It‘s important everyone enjoys their four day holiday.

But it‘s just as vital that residents and holidaymakers planning to do so by enjoying excess alcohol or taking drugs, do not place other road users at risk as a result.

Everyone has a part to play in making regional roads safe – don‘t be the one to create tragedy in the community this weekend.

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Jack Carruthers: The monarchy is still continuing to live in outdated traditions and beliefs where they expect to be greeted by respect and deference from everyone. Such outdated practices perpetuate the delusion of their inherent superiority to the rest of us,

which are both insulting in principle and manifestly untrue in reality. Living in a modern democratic society and having a constitutional monarchy underlines a string of values which hinder the modernization of the country.

Facebook users also commented on whether an AFL investigation into allegations of mistreatment of First Nations Players at Hawthorn Football Club should include all clubs.

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a rhetorical question…. right? Coaches float from one club to another, most senior staff do…… it’s a cultural problem entrenched in the identity of Australians….. no club should be spared, audit the entire code including community clubs or just come out and public condone the endemic racism and have the courage to own it…..

Facebook users also nominated the most pas-

sionate Geelong Cats and Sydney Swans supporters in the region, ahead of tomorrow’s AFL Grand Final.

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Andrew Roberts: Norman Harrison biggest Geelong supporter in the country Courtney Sammon: We are a family of Geelong and Sydney supporters! The rivalry is real!!!

Cam Green: Jeremy Wilson Unfortunately there’s too many Geelong supporters in that office to begin with… and the history…

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Only the rich can afford Green policies THE mainstream media seem to be strongly supporting the rich and famous while the average Aussie is being asked to pay for it.

An example is Andrew Forrest, who is one of the wealthiest men in Australia, is telling everyone we should buy an electric car.

Pity he no longer lives on struggle street as with the cost of living is rising rapidly, due to several different factors.

Even affording a new car would be a pipe dream.

He should sell his private jet and commute around in an electric powered car to show leadership.

He even talks about supporting the Green Party, which does not surprise me, after reading how many wealthy Green MPs are in the present government.

Also, why does he still sell iron ore to China, so they can build more coal fired power stations.

If he is so concerned about climate change or whatever cause he promotes he would stop exporting to them.

I am not against new technology, but going hydrogen requires a lot of power to produce and is extremely explosive.

John Walker, North Wangaratta

FACEBOOK users this week commented on our web poll, which asked “do you agree with the Federal Government’s decision to hold a public holiday in the Queen’s memory?”

Domestic violence spike during finals footy NO to Violence data shows a yearon-year increase in calls by men who use violence during the AFL grand final season.

They operate the Men’s Referral Service - a telephone line and online chat service that provides intervention, counselling and support for men who want to change their behaviour.

• In 2021, there was a 34 per cent increase in referrals the week after the AFL grand final.

More men are becoming aware of our service and understand there is somewhere they can turn when they need it.

The footy final season can be stressful for many and we are here for those men when they need support to avoid their behaviour escalating.

We invite all sports clubs from the smallest community club to the largest to list our number and refer men who use violence to 1300 766 491, or go online and chat to one of our professionals.

Should the Melbourne Cup holiday in Wangaratta be switched to support the Wangaratta Show?

MORE FISH HABITAT: Floodwaters from the Ovens River have engulfed Sydney Beach and cut off pedestrian access to the swing bridges on the Bullawah Cultural Trail. The flooding however, is good news for native fish species in the area, particularly threatened trout cod which have thrived over the past decade in the local waterways.

PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner Sport plays an integral part in Australian culture; the attitudes and behaviours modelled by players, coaches, media personalities and supporters are instrumental in shaping the values of communities.

This creates an exciting opportunity for sport to be a vehicle for change.

Jacqui Watt, No to Violence CEO

Have your say on 2022 federal election A FEDERAL parliamentary committee is examining potential electoral reforms as part of its inquiry into the 2022 federal election.

Changes to political donation laws, funding of elections, and ‘truth in political advertising’ are among the matters being considered.

Our committee knows that transparency and trustworthiness in the system are important to voters and our inquiry is looking at these issues and more.

Submissions to the inquiry close on October 7.

Comments are welcome on one or more of the terms of reference, or other matters of relevance to the conduct of the 2022 federal election.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on the Dartmouth Dam, the largest water storage in the Murray-Darling Basin, expecting to flow over the spillway this weekend after being at 99 per cent capacity for the last four weeks, thanks to inflows from last weekend’s rain, which would mark the first spill over in 26 years.

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arrived up there about 5pm and it was dead still just sitting right on the lip. Think it’s started to go over (pitch black now so wouldn’t be able to see) but they tell me it’ll be spilling by morning Jo Steel: Amanda Dean Donny was there today I think.

How long you there for? You might see him again. It’ll be nice for you to see it spill, such a special time for you all xx Jack Sloan: Robbie Bertalli Ron got a line in?

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the wrong weekend Mat Dwyer Terrie-lee Anne Collins: Chelsea Croucher Adrian Giglio let’s do this too Brendon Jarred: Chelsea Croucher if you’re planning on stopping for lunch up there ring and book early. Heaps of people have been heading up there for the last 2 weeks. Pubs been run off their feet, doing about 120 meals a day at lunch and tea Zita Heywood: Missed it by 4 days.

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OPINION PIECE

Don’t stop now

By PAUL PATON, CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations

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of concurrent and equally impactful causes, the most systemic being the control of Country.

The deconstruction of Country into land types and subsequent ownership and management frameworks has done more than colonised the landscape itself, it has prevented the exercise of any genuine and holistic management of Country.

The systems, structures and practices imposed through regulatory environments for the care of Country do not enable Traditional Owners’ worldview, ontology, history, institutions, practices and networks of relationships to be applied in its management.

Finally, we must understand the way to heal Country.

A cultural landscape approach respects Country and culture as a whole, allowing water and fire to be used effectively and culture to be practiced respectfully.

It provides a pathway to reinstate cultural management of Country regardless of land tenure.

Through talking to Traditional Owners across Victoria, we heard common concerns, common ambitions and common roadblocks to healing and managing Country.

It is essential that our knowledge of how to care for Country, based on over 60,000 years of experience, is respected; that we provide consent for activities on Country that are harmful to Country and Culture; and that our approach, through the lens of a cultural landscape, is employed in a statutory environment.

The Victorian Traditional Owner Cultural Landscape Strategy sets out a strategic approach to create an environment, which is not only Treaty ready, and in which Traditional Owners can play the lead role in the governance, planning and management of their Country and in the application of their knowledge and practice in land and water management.

It is imperative that the Strategy be implemented across Government so that we can undertake our responsibilities as Traditional Owners and all that this means.

While the Victorian landscape continues to reflect invasion and colonisation, we must take steps to enable Traditional Owners to play a leading role in the governance, planning and management of their Country.

When Country is well, everyone who lives, visits and loves Country will benefit.

 Paul Paton, CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations.

DON’T STOP NOW CAMPAIGN The Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations has launched the ‘Don’t stop now’ campaign, encouraging Victorians to support wider strategies and projects that affect First Peoples in Victoria. The progress achieved by Victorian Traditional Owners is historic, being the only state or territory in Australia to have implemented processes to achieve Treaty, Truth-telling and creation of an independent Treaty Authority. Building on this momentum, the campaign emphasises that now is the time to bring to the fore other conversations important to First Peoples.

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HEN we talk about a cultural landscape, we are using Western terms and concepts to explain something for which there is no easy translation.

To understand the deep interconnectedness between Country, culture and people; first we must look at Country what it is and what it means to Aboriginal people.

There is a reason that we capitalise Country.

It is a concept, a proper noun, an entity that is impacted by and in turn impacts our physical, emotional and spiritual lives.

Our approach to Country is holistic.

We consider the animals, plants, waterways, people and cultural connections as an interconnected organism where all aspects are equally necessary for wellbeing.

Second, we must understand the illness of Country.

Since management of Country was formally removed from our care, Country has been ailing.

The habitat destruction, species extinction and soil, river and coastal health decline is unprecedented and can be attributed to a number

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Giving Victorian children the best start in life Free Kinder from 2023 will give Victorian children the best start in life.

Three- and Four-Year-Old Kinder will be FREE across the state at participating services.

In 2022, funded Three-Year-Old Kinder continues to roll out across the state.

And over the decade, we’ll transition Four-Year-Old Kinder to Pre-Prep and establish 50 Victorian Government-owned and affordable childcare centres.

Learn more at vic.gov.au/kinder

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Tourism event grants open COMMUNITY groups, tourism operators and festival organisers in the Rural City of Wangaratta are invited to make their event dreams come true through council’s Tourism Event Grants Program.

Grants of up to $2000 are available for minor events, and up to $5000 for major and marquee events, with applications now open.

Cr Harry Bussell said

event organisers host some amazing events across the municipality that attract attention from across Victoria, Melbourne and southern NSW. “We are looking forward to welcoming visitors to our region and hosting an array of vibrant events in 2022,” Cr Bussell said.

“Past events that have received funding include the Off Grid Living Festival at El-

dorado, the King Valley Balloon Festival, La Dolce Vita weekend and many more great events.

“I encourage event organisers to apply.”

The program aims to support the growth of events that increase visitation to the region and enhance Wangaratta as a holiday destination.

Cr Bussell said events provide an economic benefit lo-

cally, enhance the culture of the community, and support and increase the viability and sustainability of local tourism.

There is $20,000 available to eligible events in this round of funding.

Applications may include costs associated with marketing, promotional materials and advertising, strategic or business plans for event development, new innova-

tions or additional activities to expand an event program or costs associated with securing or hosting an event.

Applications for the Tourism Event Grant Program close at 3pm on Friday, October 14.

Events supported under this program must take place between January 1 and June 30, 2023 and have a strong tourism focus that demonstrate the potential to the region as a

destination for tourists.

Application forms and guidelines are available from https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/ Grants-and-funding/Tourism-Event-Funding.

For further information or to discuss your event, contact council’s economic development unit on 5722 0888 or email economicdevelopment@wangaratta.vic. gov.au.

Regional live arts presenters should apply

TUNING UP: Dave Fuller urges locals to get involved with the jazz/blues workshop on October 6.

Dave going back to school to help jazz up art DAVE Fuller is a man who wears many hats; rural city councillor, hospitality worker, Business Wangaratta chair and of course Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues Festival chair.

Soon he will temporarily don another hat when he returns to his old school days roots at his old school, Yarrunga Primary School.

Why? After the coming Victorian school holidays Dave, through his role with the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz

and Blues, will be attending and participating in a visual art workshop at Yarrunga PS. The workshop is part of a fun community engagement project for the 2022 jazz/ blues festival.

The workshop was inspired by an old LP (record album) by an American blues and jazz artist called Clarence “Gatemouth Brown” and is aimed at engaging schools and leaders from other local community groups of any age.

The LP is part of the mu-

sic collection of workshop leader David Godkin who is an experienced art educator and community engagement leader.

He guarantees everyone who attends the workshop will have fun, and also learn something about music culture, just like other community engagement projects he has run for the jazz/blues festival.

“The aim is to have a collective large body of contributors of all abilities whose work will be displayed

around the Wangaratta CBD in the week prior to the festival to provide atmosphere and alert people that the festival is finally happening,” David said.

“This fun concept has been ‘circling the airport’ for nearly three years now so it will be great to have it happening; just like the festival’s live music.

“Maybe, someone will even learn the song ‘One More Mile’ and perform it.”

Dave said it was exciting to finally get this

project underway.

“We are grateful for the many years David has led these projects and we look forward to a great community response from the group participating, and also businesses filling their windows with the artwork,” he said.

The One More Mile workshop will be held in the library of Yarrunga PS on October 6 at 4.15pm for one and a half hours.

Interested participants can register with David on 0439 040 868.

GRANTS of up to $15,000 are available for regional presenters with a track record of presenting performing and live arts events in their local community.

The 2022 round of the program will support presenters to stage shows between January 1 and December 31, 2023.

The program also helps boost the skills of local presenters by encouraging them to develop long term plans and audience development strategies.

Northern Victoria MP, Jaclyn Symes, said the State Government is proud to support local venues and presenters to stage brilliant performances and creative experiences for all ages across northern Victoria.

The 2022 round of Small Regional Presenters closes on October 10.

For more information, including program guidelines, eligibility and how to apply, visit rav.net.au/ funding-opportunities

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NEW CANDIDATE: Marilyn Nuske will run as an Independent candidate for the Northern Victoria region in this year’s state election.

Whorouly Children’s Family Fair next week

By BELINDA HARRISON

Independent candidate joins ahead of election LAWYER Marilyn Nuske will be running as an Independent candidate for the Northern Victoria region at November’s state election.

This region represents the Victorian Legislative Council, the state’s upper house, and covers much of the North East.

Current Northern Victoria members include Tania Maxwell of Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party, Labor’s Jaclyn Symes and Tim Quilty of the Liberal Democrats.

Working as a lawyer in sole practice in regional Victoria for over a decade, Ms Nuske says it has given her insight into the real issues facing regional Victorians.

This includes family law, financial, employment, health, housing and day to day issues.

“The Nuske family has a long farming history in regional Victoria,” she said.

“I inherited my love of the country and wildlife from my forebears who migrated from Germany to South Australia and established themselves in the Wimmera.

“My grandfather was involved in teaching draft horse management at Longernong College.

“My love of country life coupled with my legal qualifications and experience underpins my work in wildlife conservation, which includes acting as legal advisor to wildlife organisations, drafting submissions advocating for wildlife, a legislative Bill and countless ePetitions for various conservation organisations, and working closely with members of parliament.”

Ms Nuske has declared issues such as public housing, health services and wildlife as the biggest areas of her campaign.

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FULL OF LOVE AND POSITIVITY: James Tilson (pictured on left with eight year old brother Jack) suggested a fun day for kids to get back to ‘normal’ after lockdowns.

THE Whorouly Recreational Reserve will host a Children’s Family Fair Day on Saturday, October 1.

The idea of a fair was raised by 11-year-old James Tilson of Whorouly, who wanted to give kids the chance to have fun after the emotional and physical effects of COVID. Like many kids, James had issues coping with COVID and wanted to celebrate getting back to ‘normal’.

“I missed the contact with other kids, family and friends during lockdowns,” he said.

“I asked if I could go to Nan’s meeting at the Inner Wheel Club and talk about some fun activities we could organise for kids and ask if they would help me organise it.

“I then did a survey with the kids at my school (Whorouly Primary School) and we came up with the idea of the fun day.”

James was born six weeks premature and has had numerous surgeries on his hands, but is always positive and never complains.

“James is a truly special gift to our family,” proud Nan Sherren Tilson said.

“He is a very caring little man who loves being with people and he gives so much love and respect to everyone, no matter their age.”

Sponsored by the Rural City of Wangaratta, Whorouly Inner Wheel and Whorouly Recreational Committee, the free event will start at 3pm on October 1 and includes children’s activities, a barbecue and a movie.

Inner Wheel is a worldwide organisation which encourages fun, friendship and service.

The Whorouly group has been running for eight years and has provided funds for worthy causes locally and across Australia.

They even sponsored a young girl in East Timor to become a nurse, and she has now delivered more than 100 babies.

The diverse, talented and vibrant group of Whorouly Inner Wheel Club ladies meet the third Thursday of each month and offer friendship, dinner meetings and lots of fun.

For more information or if you would like to be part of Whorouly Inner Wheel Club, contact Sherren Tilson on 0437 668 696.

Senior citizens enjoy weekday lunch

By KURT HICKLING WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club had an outing at the Wangaratta Club on Wednesday for lunch and a catchup with friends.

Members meet on a regular basis conducting various activities from cards, bowls, lunches and other social gatherings.

For information on membership or activities please contact Ken Daly on 0437 370 745.

MEETING NEW PEOPLE: Ruth Maxwell, Peter Servaes and Helen Servaes love a good lunch with new members.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

SOCIAL GATHERING: Marie Coulston and Ken Daly enjoyed lunch at the Wangaratta Club.

LUNCH WITH GOOD FRIENDS: Suzanne Carney and Graham Davey take part in the group outing for lunch.

QUALITY TIME: Anne Vinar and Peter Vaughan love their regular outings and time with friends.

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THE CHRONICLE, Friday, September 23, 2022 - Page 13

Melbourne Cup Day Races TUESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2022 I GATES OPEN AT 11:30AM + Fashions On The Field

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Book into our beautifully appointed Grand Oaks Room Get your group together and enjoy syndicated hospitality in the fabulous facilities on offer in the stunning Grand Oaks Room. Tickets are well priced at $175 per person and this includes: live music, your event host and entertainment, racecourse admission plus entry into the exclusive Grand Oaks Room, complimentary race book, private TAB, multiple big screens to watch all the racing action in air-conditioned comfort.

Gourmet canapes and a 5-hour beverage package including CUB Beers & Ciders, Sam Miranda Wines & Prosecco, soft drinks and water.

ONLINE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL VISIT COUNTRY.RACING.COM/WANGARATTA

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Looking for local champions PACIFIC Partnerships Energy invites expressions of interest from local and surrounding Glenrowan community members to nominate for a Community Reference Group for the Glenrowan Solar Farm.

Expressions of interest are being sought from local individuals, residents, business owners and/or members of local interest groups to support the development and operation of the new Glenrowan solar farm.

The Glenrowan Solar Farm is a 130 MW solar project located 2km south-west of Glenrowan.

Once in operation, it is expected to supply renewable electricity to the national electricity market, generating power for approximately 45,000 Australian homes.

Pacific Partnerships managing director Simon Nicholls said the Community Reference Group aims to provide a forum for members of the local community.

“We want to keep the local community informed about development of the Glenrowan Solar Farm and ensure we understand and consider the broader community’s aspirations,” he said.

“The Community Refer-

HAVE YOUR SAY: Pacific Partnerships Energy is inviting expressions of interest for a Community Reference Group for the Glenrowan Solar Farm. ence Group will be instrumental in developing our community-driven benefit sharing initiatives.

“We are seeking trusted local champions to help us contribute to the success of the region and deliver long term benefits to the community.”

The project is currently in the development phase, with construction expected

to start in late 2022.

Operations and renewable energy generation is currently expected to start from late 2023.

The Pacific Partnerships Energy team are keen to receive expressions of interest from community members

by Friday, October 14 please visit www.glenrowansolarfarm.com.au or phone 03 6289 8919.

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Delays expected as rain impacts Whitfield works

By ANITA McPHERSON ONGOING wet weather has interrupted works underway to improve the streetscape in Whitfield, periodically stopping contractors in their tracks over the last few weeks.

While curb and channel construction can be seen at the intersection of the WangarattaWhitfield and Mansfield-Whitfield roads and spreading down the main street of Whitfield, it has not extended as far as expected, with many rain-interrupted days.

The sun has come out this week but the ground remains waterlogged which affects what can and can’t take place.

But Rural City of Wangaratta director infrastructure services Marcus Goonan said they always knew poor weather could be an issue.

“The contractors are doing a really good job of continuing to work where they can but there will be some parts of the project that are certainly going to be slowed down,” he said.

“The curb and channel is going in and it takes longer to get the pavements up to the required standard, but asphalt will be going in - it is just going to take longer than we hoped.”

“But we still believe it will be finished by the end of December.”

Mr Goonan said with the tender

SLOW AND STEADY: Concrete footpaths and driveways are slowly being completed along the western side of the Wangaratta-Whitfield Road in Whitfield.

PHOTO: Anita McPherson for the adventure playground and visitor hub having been awarded, council was meeting with the community this week to continue talks about its layout and look.

He said expressions of interest for The Prosecco Road Gateway Entrance Public Art Project, which involves installations on the Oxley roundabout and at the entry to Whitfield on the Mans¬fieldWhitfi¬eld Roads, were currently being reviewed by a panel in line with council’s arts policy.

“We’ve got a number of different options and we’ll be back out to the community once we’ve got something to tell them, which should be by the end of September,” he said.

“We had a really healthy response (to the EOI process) which was pleasing and there are some very good designs to choose from some from local people and some from those who have done work locally - with a good selection to consider.”

Mr Goonan said while the shared cycle/walking trail design is finalised, council is waiting on completion of other portions of work before formalising a project scope and construction timeline.

He said some final design changes were being made to the Cheshunt streetscape works, with plans to return to the community around the end of November, once some of the other works on the ground are completed.

Getting to and from the Melbourne Royal Show EXTRA train and tram services will be running these school holidays to make it easier for thousands of people to get to and from the Melbourne Royal Show.

Starting yesterday, the Melbourne Royal Show will run until Sunday, October 2.

Trains to the showgrounds depart Flinders Street Station from platforms 8 and 9 every 10 to 15 minutes from 9.10am. Trains to Flinders Street will depart the showgrounds every 10 to 15 minutes until 10.30pm.

Trams will operate on Route 57 as Route 57a from the corner of Flinders Street and Elizabeth Street to the corner of Epsom Road and Sandown Road, with extra services operating each day.

Today, public transport will run to a Saturday timetable for the Grand Final Eve public holiday.

Motorists are reminded to be alert for a greater number of pedestrians crossing Langs Road and Epsom Road and for passengers getting on and off trams near the Showgrounds in Flemington.

Planned works may impact travel for public transport users.

When travelling on public transport, or in a taxi or rideshare service, passengers are required to wear a fitted mask covering the nose and mouth for the entire journey.

Authorised officers are now enforcing mask wearing.

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Wet, but club making the most of the trout season

By JEFF ZEUSCHNER

FISHING FOR TROUT: Wangaratta Fly Fishing Club president Bryan King fishes a small tributary of the Ovens River earlier this month.

NORTH East rivers and streams may have been running high and fast, and even in flood this month, but that hasn’t stopped Wangaratta Fly Fishing Club members making the most of the trout season.

While wet conditions since the season opening on September 3 have presented short term challenges, anglers have still been able to fish quieter flows of flooded waterways in local catchments, with success.

And there are high expectations of another great trout season across the North East, according to

club president Bryan King.

“The wet winter has allowed trout to get into a lot of different places to breed,” he said.

“Our rivers have had good rainfall over the past two years and last season was probably the best trout season we’ve seen in five years.”

Mr King said stocking trout, while good in landlocked waterways, had not be as effective in local rivers.

“Wild trout seem to breed better in the rivers, and conditions have been great for that,” he said.

Mr King said an uptake in “catch and release” practice among more anglers was also assisting sustain healthy wild

trout populations.

“Many of our members release what they catch,” he said.

“There is a saying, the trout are ‘too good to only catch once’.”

The Wangaratta Fly fishing Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and will mark the milestone at its annual dinner next month.

“The club has around 30 members, from across the North East...it’s dropped a little since COVID,” Mr King said.

“We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at our clubrooms at the log cabin (opposite Wangaratta Primary School) in Chisholm Street and welcome newcomers.

“We have activities like fly casting and fly tying, guest speakers and a barbecue meal.

“Every month we do a trip camping and fishing somewhere and take our catering trailer.

“It’s a really social club” FLY FISHING COURSE The club will run its annual one-day fly fishing course at its clubrooms on Sunday, October 9.

The course includes theory and practical fly fishing skills, including casting and fly tying, with a barbecue lunch included.

For more details contact club secretary Ray Beavis on 0427 756 665.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY

Purple Swamphen - A truly colourful character

By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS THE Purple Swamphen is last of the waterhens we have in our district and is markedly different, because of its colourful plumage, from the coot and moorhen, which were previously described in recent articles.

They are found year-round in suitable habitat in our region, although wet seasons like this year can increase their numbers significantly.

The Purple Swamphen is mainly dusky black above, with a broad dark blue collar, and dark blue to purple below.

When the Purple Swamphen walks, its tail flicks up and down, revealing a white undertail.

The bill is red and robust, and the legs and feet are orange-red.

Even though it is a bulky bird, the Swamphen is a good flier and will readily take to the air to escape danger.

In flight, its long legs and elongated toes trail behind or hang underneath the body.

Purple Swamphens are able swimmers but prefer to roam on the edges of the water, among

reeds and on floating vegetation, because their long toes enable them to walk and roost on reeds and rushes over the water.

Purple Swamphens are common throughout eastern Australia where they range from Cooktown to eastern South Australia and in the southern corner of Western Australia.

Birds are presumed to have transported themselves from Australia to New Guinea and New Zealand and throughout the islands of the south-west Pacific, including Indonesia.

The New Zealand population of Purple Swamphens (locally called the Pukeko) is believed to have originated in Australia.

They are most common on the margins of deep, permanent wetlands with fringing reeds and rushes.

They can also be observed along waterways and ponds with dense vegetation.

The diet of the Purple Swamphen includes the soft

shoots of reeds and rushes and small animals, and prey such as frogs and snails, which they grasp with their long toes.

Purple Swamphens are reputed egg stealers and will also eat ducklings when they catch them.

Purple Swamphens are generally found in small groups and research has shown that these consist of more males than females.

More than one male will mate with a single female and all family members, and occasionally the young from a previous brood, share in incubation and care of the young.

The nest consists of a platform of trampled reeds with the surrounding vegetation sometimes being used to form a shelter.

Often two broods will be raised in a year.

Locally, Lake Moodemere and urban parks like Merriwa and Wareena and wetlands with fringing aquatic plants offer good close views of Purple Swamphen.

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Tony Pantano performance postponed

Art exhibition at the library SEE a new exhibition of artworks by North East Artists and Friends including pottery

by Roni McKenzie, paintings by Jean Bates and Barbara Forster and textile works by Cheryl McCormack at the Wangaratta Library.

It will run in the Bainz Gallery for the month of September and entry is free.

A PERFORMANCE by cabaret star Tony Pantano at the Da Vinci Social Club scheduled for tomorrow night has been postponed.

Tony looks forward to visiting the Da Vinci Social Club in Wangaratta next year, performing on Saturday, March 18 in 2023.

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THE 2022 Rutherglen Wine Show has been taking place over the last two weeks and a presentation dinner was held last night.

The 134th show will end with a public tasting event tonight at the Henderson Pavilion in High Street, Rutherglen from 6.30pm, with tickets available at www. rutherglenwineshow.com.au/publictasting/.

Milawa hall market THE Milawa Hall Market in the heart of Milawa will be open on Saturday morning from 9am to 12.30pm.

It features a range of stalls showcasing local goods and wares, with funds raised supporting upkeep and improvements to the hall.

Heliocentric by Cameron Robbins AN exhibition called “Heliocentric Recent works by Cameron Robbins” is open at the Wangaratta Art Gallery.

It features a new installation Helio Ephemera, created by the Australian contemporary artist, which was commissioned by the gallery, alongside recent works which continue Robbins’ exploration of the dynamic energies provided by the sun, moon, wind, water and the earth’s magnetic field.

There are large and small drawings from solar devices in the artist’s studio created over the long months of lockdowns, and light drawings made within the landscape under the night sky.

See them at the Wangaratta Art Gallery until October 30.

LAKE LANDSCAPES: The beautiful images created by Tanya Rose capture reflections of Lake Mulwala and its mystical trees.

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Lake Mulwala caught in luminous Treescapes AN exhibition of photographs and paintings by resident artist Tanya Rose has opened at the Art Gallery on Ovens.

An artist and art educator with 30 years teaching in the visual arts, Tanya has been living in the North East for much of her life and grew up in a small town on the Murray River.

The river and now Lake Mulwala have always been a constant source of inspiration for her.

Tanya says her arts practice has concentrated on using photography as a tool to explore the linear qualities of the landscape.

She said her Treescapes series

of photographs depicting Lake Mulwala’s unique flooded red gum forest focuses on the luminescent quality of light just as dusk falls and the reflections of the trees on the water.

“These works are almost abstract in style are not your typical landscape photographs,” she said.

“Each photograph has been printed on Ilford metallic paper to enhance the intensity of the light falling on the trees at dusk.”

As a further extension to this work, Tanya has utilised waterbased aerosol spray paint to create a series of semi-abstracted oil paintings of the trees in the lake.

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Tanya’s work can also be viewed on on her website at www.tanyarose.com or in Instagram.

AN exhibition of new work from local aboriginal artist Chris Thorne is now on display in the foyer of the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.

The collection expresses his personal journey connecting to his culture, celebrating traditional stories in a contemporary world mixed with his own view of what he has heard and learnt.

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SHARED PASSION Hannah Grady and Matt Kelly share a love of the black and white and understand what it takes to achieve the ultimate dream in their respective codes.

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At home with Hannah and Matt This pair of Magpies have no trouble combining elite sport with domestic life

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IN every country football club there are familial and romantic relationships formed, but rarely do those connections result in shared success.

For Wangaratta’s Hannah Grady and Matt Kelly they have each already achieved the ultimate prize with Matt part of the Magpies 2017 premiership side and Hannah part of the all-conquering A grade netball team going for its third successive flag.

They were kind enough to share their shared history on the eve of Sunday’s Ovens and Murray Grand Finals with both facing Yarrawonga teams for premiership glory.

How long have you two been together?

We have been together around six years.

Where did you meet?

We met at the Wangaratta Football Netball Club.

How and when did each of you start with the Magpies.

Matt: I started in 2004 playing thirds. When I was playing junior league for Imperials and

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travelling down from Bright, I met a few boys that wanted me to go try out for Maggies the following year.

Hannah: I started in 2012 playing C grade. I was encouraged to come to the club by Lou Byrne.

How do you each prepare before the game?

We have pretty relaxed Friday night, pasta and garlic bread for dinner and generally the football on TV. Game day food usually involves a wrap or sandwich from APCO. How will you spend Saturday?

A sleep in, nice home cooked brekky and a walk (if weather permits), followed by the AFL grand final on the couch.

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2022 GRAND FINALS

One more box to tick O&M FOOTBALL

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IT all comes down to this weekend for Wangaratta.

The Magpies have been the dominant side of this year’s Ovens and Murray season, only dropping one game to Yarrawonga in round 10, but that means nothing if they can’t get the job done against the Pigeons in Sunday’s grand final.

The two teams played out a thrilling qualifying final with Wangaratta just edging out Yarrawonga by five points, so the stage is set for a grand final classic.

Wangaratta coach Ben Reid said his boys have had a good week on the track in the lead up to the final.

“We trained well on Monday and Wednesday night and we’ll ramp it up a bit for tonight’s session,” Reid said.

“We’ve had the whole squad there as well, the Melbourne boys have been travelling up so we’re all ready to go.

“Just one more session to tick off now of what has been an enjoyable year.”

Wangaratta’s ball use wasn’t up to its usual standard in the qualifying final win which Reid said will be a focus for Sunday’s clash.

“I think our composure with the footy needs to be better, it probably came down to Yarrawonga’s pressure but also some finals nerves,” he said.

“We had a number of players playing their first senior final a couple of weeks ago, Fraser Ellis, Hunter Gottschling, Tyler Norton and Luke Saunders all hadn’t played a senior final before so now they know what to expect.

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SUPERSTAR: Wangaratta midfield ace Joe Richards will be hoping to play a big part in Wangaratta’s grand final on Sunday. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling “We just need to play the way we know and that’s winning the ball at the contest and also shutting down their ball use too.”

The grand final will be third time since August 27 that the two sides have met.

“Both teams know each other fairly well now so we nearly know them inside out,” Reid said.

“Lach Howe is strong in the ruck and Willie Wheeler and Mark WHiley are dangerous in the midfield so we’re going to have to be mindful of all of them.

“And then Leigh Williams and Leigh Masters up forward and down back are also such damaging players.”

Wangaratta’s Callum Moore was thrown into the ruck two

weeks ago when Howe was getting on top of Chris Knowles with Moore almost winning the game single handedly.

However, Reid will be backing Knowles in to get the job done. “’Knowlesy’ won the battle in round 18 and then Howe got on top last time so it’s a good opportunity for him to bounce back,” he said.

“Cal will probably start forward but if he isn’t getting used we can throw him in the middle because we need the ball in his hands.”

Michael Bordignon got the job on boom forward Williams last time and will most likely start on him again after restricting him to three majors.

“’Bords’ (Bordigonon) got the job on him last time and did pretty well,” Reid said.

“We’ve got ‘Grossy’ (Matt Grossman) and ‘VB’ (Dylan Van Berlo) as options there too but I’d say ‘Bords’ will get first crack.”

The ‘Pies are set to welcome Daniel Sharrock back from illness which will make a tough selection call for the committee. “’Dools’ (Sharrock) will come back in so that’s going to be a tough call but he’s such a quality player and leader of the group so we’re keen to get him back in,” Reid said.

“He’ll be the only change though.”

Sunday’s final starts at 2:30pm at the Lavington Sportsground.

What are you each like after the game when you get home?

Matt: Sore, exhausted, but that’s only if I can’t find a function to attend.

Hannah: Usually pretty stiff and sore, but sometimes that’s more from the dance floor.

Any superstitions?

Matt: Game day jocks and socks are always the same and generally I tend to wear the same footy jumper.

What do you think are your partner’s greatest sporting strength?

Matt: We generally play at the same time, so I don’t get to watch but I would say her determination and relaxed attitude.

Hannah: I often only catch the back end of games, but I would say his determination and will to win.

What are you each looking forward to the most this Sunday?

Matt: After no finals series for two years, it’s exciting to be playing on the big stage again.

Hannah: Getting the opportunity to play another game with the girls.

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READY TO GO: Chaye Crimmins (pictured) and her Wangaratta team are going for a three-peat of premierships this Sunday when they meet Yarrawonga.

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Dynasty on the cards for Magpies WANGARATTA A grade netballers have the chance to create a dynasty with a victory in Sunday’s grand final against Yarrawonga.

The Magpies are going for their third straight premiership after victories against Albury and CorowaRutherglen in seasons 2018 and 2019 respectively.

It will be a massive task though with Yarrawonga seen as relatively short favourites, however, Wangaratta is on a roll.

The Magpies finished the season in fourth but have knocked off Albury, Lavington and Corowa-

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Rutherglen on the way to the final.

The Panthers and the Roos were seen as genuine flag threats throughout the season, particularly CorowaRutherglen who finished the season on top.

Wangaratta co-coach Chaye Crimmins said her girls are excited for the opportunity.

“At this stage the nerves

aren’t really there but I’m sure later in the week they will start to come out,” Crimmins said.

“Everyone is feeling really excited about the opportunity to play in a grand final.

“Preparation has been good, we have stuck to the same nights training and haven’t changed much from what we have been doing the last few weeks.”

Wangaratta’s status of underdogs has been evident the past two matches and no doubt that will be the case on Sunday.

“We have been underdogs

the last few weeks,” Crimmins said.

“I think it allows us to go with some confidence and freedom with how we go about the game.

“For us the main focus will be to really enjoy playing in another GF but then also to continue with the things we have done well, especially over the last few weeks during finals.”

Yarrawonga boasts an extremely talented line up with the likes of Sarah Moore and Sarah Senini set to cause issues under the ring, while 2016’s Toni Wilson Medallist and gun

defender Hannah Symes will be a pillar in the defensive end.

“The list could go on with the strengths that Yarra have from defence through to attack,” she said.

“I think what will be the key is being able to place them under pressure and really sticking to our own game.

“Having confidence and trust in each other to do our roles will also be important.”

Crimmins is hopeful her side’s run of form will hold them in good stead.

“Absolutely we have (been building momentum),” she said.

“Being able to get over the line in close games and being able to keep our composure has been huge.

“I think playing the last few weeks can definitely work in your favour but Yarra are a quality team so we are going to have to play some of our best netball.”

As for three premierships in a row?

“I wouldn’t say I’ve really thought about it,” she said.

“It’s an amazing achievement to be able to play in three and would be the icing on the cake to get the win.”

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Hawks reserves out for revenge

KEY MAN: Tyson Hartwig shapes as one of Wangaratta Rovers’ most important players in this weekend’s grand final clash against Yarrawonga.

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WANGARATTA Rovers reserves coach Darcy Booth admitted his team’s second loss for the year in the qualifying final to Yarrawonga may not be a bad thing ahead of Sunday’s grand final.

The Hawks had lost only one game (round 13 to Yarrawonga) up until they met the Pigeons two weeks ago at John Foord Oval, going down 8.9 (57) to 9.9 (63).

Wangaratta overs earnt themselves a second chance by finishing on top of the ladder and went on to beat Wodonga by 16-points in Sunday’s preliminary final to grab a spot in the final at Lavington Sportsground.

“I don’t think that loss was necessarily a bad thing but it was a good opportunity for us to work on some areas of our game,” Booth said.

“Having the first week of finals off wasn’t ideal because you probably want to keep the momentum you have going.

“I think now that we’ve played the last couple of weeks that’ll have us primed to give a good account this weekend.”

The two grand finalists have had some ripping encounters this year with their round four clash seeing Rovers win by 10, followed by their round 13 match-up where Yarrawonga were 13 point victors.

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- WANGARATTA ROVERS RESERVES COACH DARCY BOOTH in the final against them,” Booth said.

“I think the result was a lot to do with our lack of composure and that’s something we’ve since worked on.

“We’re confident that our best footy is more than good enough to beat them but we’ve got to show them respect because they’ve shown that they can knock us off.

“As long as we stick to our

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Wangaratta Rovers have plenty of experienced campaigners in their side with the likes of Tyson Hartwig, Ben Kneebone and Luke Peters in the side.

The Hawks will lose Tristan Lenaz and Mackenzie Bristow through over qualification in the senior side, bringing Noah Amery and Ky Williamson

back who both played in last weekend’s senior preliminary final loss.

“Tyson Hartwig has been invaluable to us this season,” Booth said.

“He wasn’t sure he’d play this season but we got him back for the back half of the year and he’s really wanted to be a part of what we’re building since.

“And then guys like Ben Kneebone, Luke Peters

and Sean O’Keefe all have so much experience and knowledge of the game that will be so important on Sunday.

“We’ve got some younger guys in the side so their experience will be priceless.”

It’s set to be a different build up for all Ovens and Murray grand finalists this weekend with the AFL grand final played the day prior.

Booth, a keen Geelong

supporter, said it’ll be an emotionally taxing weekend.

“I actually had tickets to the grand final but decided to give that ticket up because I think it’s important that the whole team sticks together on Saturday,” Booth said.

“We’ll all watch it together in a pretty low key setting with some waters.

“Hopefully it’s a winning double for me this weekend.”

Best of luck to our Reserves Football team in the O&M Grand Final!

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2022 GRAND FINALS

Red hot Roos stand in the way of ‘Pies WANGARATTA thirds will face an in-form CorowaRutherglen side in Sunday’s grand final.

The Roos finished the season in fifth but have downed Wodonga Raiders, Wangaratta Rovers and the minor premiers Albury on the way to the grand final.

It’s been a much easier road for the Magpies though who knocked off the Tigers to book a spot in the final.

Wangaratta coach Matt Hedin is expecting a hot Roos team on Sunday.

“They’re on a bit of a hot streak at the moment,” Hedin said.

“We haven’t played them since round 12 but we watched them last weekend so we know a bit about them.

“I thought Albury would get over the top of them but Corowa-Rutherglen showed

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that their depth is pretty strong.”

The Magpies trained last Saturday, as well as Monday, Wednesday and tonight in the lead up to the final game of the year.

“We’ve had a good week on the track and everyone’s fit and firing,” Hedin said.

“We had a good session last Saturday, as well as Monday and Wednesday.

“We’ll have a bit of a lighter session tonight, just a bit of a kick around.”

Magpies star midfielder Braeden Marjanovic took out the thirds player of the year at Wednesday night’s Morris and Toni Wilson

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“It’s a reward for effort for Braeden,” Hedin said.

“He’s had a great season and no doubt he’ll be looking for a big game on Sunday.”

Hedin wants to see contributors across the whole field on Sunday.

“I think it’s going to be important that we have 22 contributor,” Hedin said.

“It’s a bit basic to say but I really think your bottom six or seven players win you grand finals.

“All the boys are really excited and there’s a good feeling around the club with senior and A grade netballers playing in grand finals as well.

“It’s a lot of the boys’ first finals series and grand final so they all can’t wait.”

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Driver rescued after plunging 150 metres

By BRODIE EVERIST AN Ovens resident is lucky to be alive after his vehicle slid off an icy section of the Great Alpine Road and came to rest almost 150 metres down the steep embankment near Hotham Heights last Friday evening.

Three Bright SES crew members descended the slope to help rescue the driver from his vehicle, in what was a multi–agency operation requiring police, Mount Beauty CFA, Harrietville Rural Fire Brigade, Mount Hotham–Dinner Plain CFA, the High Angle Rescue Techniques team from Wangaratta Fire and Rescue, Ambulance Victoria, and the Mount Hotham Ski Patrol.

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The road was blocked for around six hours and Senior Sergeant Doug Incoll, of Bright police, said the man was transported to Wangaratta hospital.

He was later taken to a Melbourne hospital where has undergone several surgeries to treat serious injuries, including broken ribs and a broken pelvis.

Alpine Spirit Coaches owner Chris Bonacci posted on the police Facebook site that the driver involved in Friday’s incident was a senior snow driver with his company who was making his way back home for the weekend when he fell victim to the “freak accident”.

Mr Bonacci, on behalf of his company and the man’s family, thanked all emer-

gency service personnel who attended and assisted in the rescue.

“Our driver is now in safe hands in Melbourne because of your efforts and hard work,” he posted.

Mr Bonacci said earlier this week that the man “is expected to make a full recovery, but it will take a long time”.

Snr Sgt Incoll implored motorists to drive to conditions and use proper judgement and patience when driving on the Great Alpine Road.

He said Friday’s incident was the third vehicle accident in the Alpine Shire in only five days.

“In all of those accidents they (drivers) could have easily been killed,” he said.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Myrtleford grandstand soon to be demolished

Opposition promises $60m for new hospital

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THE Myrtleford Showgrounds grandstand is due to be demolished in coming months following a council notice of condemnation.

Chairperson of the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve Committee, Allan McGuffie, said the committee had sorted tenders for the demolition, and the successful tenderer had been notified and will start work when weather permits.

Mr McGuffie said the committee is disappointed the iconic grandstand has to be demolished, but it is no longer safe for public use.

He said the floor of the judges box is rotten and the grandstand no longer meets building codes, while costs of restoration are too high.

“We have to be the responsible body and we’re elected by from the community to oversee all maintenance and welfare out there,” he said.

“A big part of our job is to make sure everything’s safe for the public.”

Mr McGuffie said

IN a surprise visit, leader of the Victorian Liberal Party Matt Guy came to Mansfield last week with local MP for Eildon Cindy McLeish, with the announcement of a $60 million election promise for a new local hospital.

Mr Guy said that by shelving Labor’s $35 billion rail line and tunnel from Box Hill to Cheltenham, the Liberals and Nationals will be able to “get to work on what really matters” - fixing the health system.

That includes a redevelopment of Mansfield District Hospital, where they will reprioritise $60 million from the rail line.

The planned upgrade will include 25 new hospital beds, four day bed procedure units, a theatre complex, three haemodialysis chair units, five urgent bays and a maternity unit.

In addition, it will include a full community health centre with consulting suites, a rehabilitation area and sub-acute gym, as well as administration and education areas.

FENCED OFF: Former rodeo committee president Greg Robbins hopes the Myrtleford Showgrounds grandstand will be replaced and is particularly disappointed the judges box will also be demolished.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist the building has been inspected by council and a representative of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), and both recommended the building be removed.

DELWP, which appointed the committee to manage the reserve, will be providing assistance for the grandstand to be demolished.

Mr McGuffie said the company contracted to demolish the grandstand has agreed to save any timber that is still usable, but much of it is no longer sound.

Both the seating area and the judges box are to be removed, however the committee will ensure the signage is saved and reerected.

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He said they hope to see the grandstand rebuilt into a multi-user building, including first aid facilities, an office, and bathrooms.

Former rodeo committee president Greg Robbins was less certain of the need to demolish the grandstand, and hopes it will be replaced.

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118.5 Ac

28.73 Ha 71 Ac

68.3 Ha 169 Ac

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‘N’ LAYS THE TRACK FROM SPORT TO STREET

■ HOT HATCH: Based on the high-performance Hyundai rally car, the i20 N is not short on comfort and convenience.

By DEREK OGDEN IN motoring terms, the letter ‘N’ mostly stands for ‘neutral’ (aka going nowhere).

But in the case of the Hyundai i20 N, nothing could be farther from the truth.

The maker has been spruiking the compact as bringing the DNA of its World Rally champion to the street as a daily driver.

And there is little evidence to seriously doubt this.

Powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged direct injection petrol engine, mated with six-speed manual transmission, maximum power of 150 kW is enough to fire the hot hatch from zero to 100km / h in 6.7 seconds.

Based on the third-generation Turkish-built i20 hatch in Europe, the N version is no stripped out model on steroids.

There’s much to admire in comfort and convenience for this class of car.

Pitted against the Ford Fiesta ST, Volkswagen Polo GTI and Suzuki Swift Sport, it serves up an encyclopedic list of performance goodies.

And the price of $34,990, plus on-road costs, which recently went up by $2000, is nothing to be sniffed at.

It can be had in five different colours: Polar White and Performance Blue, at no cost; or Metallic Sleek Silver, Mica Phantom Black and Mica Dragon Red, all $495. A black roof adds $1000.

STYLING The rally inspired look is designed to match high performance by minimising drag and boosting power.

Up front, air duct and splitter look the part, while out back a rather ragged design is topped off by a pared back rally-inspired roof mounted twin-layer spoiler that here looks more of an afterthought. Hopefully, it makes up in aerodynamic efficiency.

A black radiator grille, based on a chequered flag, is dominated by the Hyundai badge and (you’ve guessed it) the letter N. LED headlamps on both sides incorporate tick-shaped daytime running lights.

Fog lamps flank a second grille strip low down. Whizbang wheel design, featuring red brake callipers peeking out from behind five Y-spoke 18-inchers, put the finishing touches to the hot hatch.

INTERIOR Inside it’s Ns all round, with letter-specific touches such as N sport leather-trim seats with integrated headrests, leather wrapped N steering wheel and gear knob, plus sporty N alloy pedals.

The iconic red steering wheel-mounted Rev Button chips in with a tempting finishing touch.

Wheels pushed out to all four corners of the car offer up a spacious cabin, capable of carrying five grown-ups in relative comfort.

Front bucket seats offer ample support in recommended enthusiastic driving, while shoulder and leg room in the back can take all but the bulkiest footy front row at a push.

Storage is king, with spades in versatility.

For example, there’s a multi-level boot with a mov-

able floor, incorporating a fitted cargo net, in the upper position.

Drop the 60/40 rear backrests and there’s a flat load area.

Taking the floor out unveils a deep cubby in spite of there being a space-saver spare underneath.

INFOTAINMENT Where do I start? The i20 N encompasses a plethora of computer-age automotive menus presented in twin 10.25-inch dashboard digital displays, offering instrument and entertainment info.

In fact, there’s almost too much to take in.

Included are worldwide track maps with lap times; personalised throttle response settings, exhaust note and stability control all accessed at the touch of two steering wheel-mounted switches.

Also on hand is a red button that calls up rev matching tech for optimised downshifts. The instrument cluster has a range of display functions. On a more relaxing note, the car is fitted with a Bose eight-speaker premium sound system.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS A 1.6-litre turbo-petrol fourcylinder pumps out 150 kW and 275 Nm, matched with a six-speed manual gearbox and a mechanical limitedslip differential that drive the front wheels.

SAFETY Hyundai’s Smart Sense Advanced Drivers’ Assistance System tops up an al-

ready comprehensive safety package with such things as Forward Collision Assist City / inter-urban / pedestrian, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, which warns when the speed limit has been exceeded; Lane Following Assist, which keeps the car centred between lane markings; and Blind Spot Collision Warning, an alert when a vehicle approaches the driver’s blind spot.

Passive safety is in the hands of six airbags.

DRIVING Fuel (regular unleaded) consumption of 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres is claimed by the maker on the combined urban/highway cycle. On test the lively hatch recorded 10 litres per 100 kilometres and 4.7 litres per 100 kilometres respectively.

An N Power Sense Axle up front and Dual Coupled Torsion Beam Axle at the rear provide stiff ride and han-

dling, which did not miss a bump on the ubiquitous uneven Aussie road surfaces.

Trackwork is more to the hot hatch’s liking.

Steering is precise and direct thanks to reduced steering gear ratio over the standard model, while the limited-slip diff, plus 215/40R18 Pirelli P-Zero tyres, developed specifically for the i20 N, has the car efficiently carving through corners.

High performance brakes with bigger front discs resist fading, produce consistent pedal feel and maximise heat endurance.

SUMMARY Hyundai has put the brake on sending the i20 N Down Under, with the order book full and wait times approaching two years, so the above chance for fun and games would appear academic.

Know what I mean? Say no more.

AT A GLANCE RATINGS

Looks: 7/10 Performance: 8/10 Safety: 7/10 Thirst: 7/10 Practicality: 6/10 Comfort: 7/10 Tech: 8/10 Value: 7/10 MODEL LINE-UP HYUNDAI I20 N HATCH $32,490

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges.

Contact your local Hyundai dealer for drive-away prices.

SPECIFICATIONS

(Hyundai i20 N 1.6L T-GDi Turbo 4-cylinder petrol, 6sp manual, FWD)

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REGIONAL NEWS

Swap Meet postponed

By ANDY WILSON THE wet winter and early spring has claimed another annual event as its victim, with this year’s Myrtleford Show n Shine and Swap Meet being postponed until March next year.

The event, which was planned for October 1, was called off due to the Myrtleford Showgrounds being too wet to accommodate so many cars.

Alan Garside, who helps run Rotary’s Swap Meet as part of the event, said organisers will meet again next month to determine a date in March for the event’s return.

“It seems that La Niña has got us again,” Mr Garside said.

“We haven’t staged it (event) for the last two years because of COVID and now it seems the wet weather has made it three,” he said.

“We took a four-wheel-drive vehicle down to the showgrounds to test the surface and almost managed to get it bogged.”

Recent high rainfall has been attributed by the Bureau of Meteorology to the La Niña climate effect, which forms part of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) which determines Australia’s year-toyear weather.

Many events have been affected by the Alpine re-

Myrtleford Show drops prices in show of goodwill

By BRODIE EVERIST

POSTPONED: The Myrtleford Show n Shine and Swap Meet has been postponed from October to March next year. gion’s recent rainfall.

Phoebe de Wilt, a meteorologist with the bureau, said that the Alpine Shire can expect a warmer and wetter spring this year due to the ENSO swing towards La Niña.

“This increases the chances

of flooding because we already have a very wet catchment in that area and the soil’s capacity to hold extra water is very low,” Ms de Wilt said.

“Therefore flooding can result from very little rainfall.

“Because it is the third La

Niña in a row, there has not been any chance for those catchments to dry out and recover.”

Organisers of the Show n Shine will also meet to consider changing the date permanently for future years.

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THE Myrtleford Show will have cut prices this year, both in a show of goodwill to the community and because of a government grant to boost COVID-19 recovery.

The show committee has lowered the entry price for adults and concession/ seniors from $15 to $10, and $10 to $5, respectively.

Children will have free entry to the event thanks to the ‘Children Entry COVID Recovery Grants’ program, funded by the Victorian Government.

Show society president Deb Geddes said the drop in adult prices was a gesture of goodwill to the community in recognition of the rising cost of living and the show’s absence over the previous two years.

“With the price of everything going up we thought we’d do something,” said Ms Geddes.

The schedule for the show has also been released, with a range of entertainments available at the October 22 event.

Special attractions include the wood chop, Charlie the Shearer and a children’s free shearing competition, Alpine Regional Horsemen’s Association team penning, the stockmen’s challenge, a bushfire recovery miniature expo, snake busters, vintage engines and cars rides, show bags, and whip cracking.

There will also be competitions for family pets, needlework and crafts, cooking, jams and preserves, cattle, poultry, horticulture, farm produce and photography.

This year will be the 75th annual show since the attraction began in 1947.

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Rural City Connection Friday 23 September 2022

Public notices

Public notices

Advisory Committee Vacancies Become a part of a group of people who are passionate about Sport and Recreation, and shaping the future of the Rural City of Wangaratta.

Nominations are open for representatives to the Rural City of Wangaratta Sports & Recreation Advisory Community.

Appointments to the Committee are on a 3 year basis, and selection will be determined with consideration of a skills matrix.

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Rural City of Wangaratta Tourism Events Funding Program

Learn to Swim

The Tourism Events Funding Program supports the growth of events in the region that attract outside visitation providing an economic benefit to the municipality. The program is now taking applications for events taking place from January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023.

Term 4 begins 3 October 2022 - 16 December 2022

The Program provides funding up to:

We are proud to be delivering Royal Life Saving Australia’s Swim and Survive program. There are multiple levels to choose from for all ages. We can help you choose the right class for you or your child’s development.

It’s never too late to enrol your child or yourself into Learn to Swim!

There are CLASSES AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW in our Learn to Swim program. You can JOIN ANYTIME.

To find out more, drop into the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre, phone 03 5722 1723 or email learntoswim@wangaratta.vic.gov.au or find more on our website wsac.vic.gov.au/Learn-to-Swim

t GPS .BSRVFF BOE .BKPS FWFOUT (Major events attract 500 – 2999 visitors and marquee events attract 3000+ visitors with a significant economic benefit). t GPS .JOPS FWFOUT (attracts less than 500 visitors).

Nomination forms should be sent to, Council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au or can be mailed to: Chief Executive Officer Rural City of Wangaratta PO Box 238, Wangaratta VIC 3676

Any further information can be found at: https://www.wsac.vic.gov.au/Learn-to-Swim

Events supported under this program have a strong tourism focus that demonstrate the potential to the region as a destination for tourists.

Positions vacant

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Nominations close 4pm Friday 7 October 2022

Draft Policies and Plans Council is inviting community feedback on our proposed Draft Procurement Policy. Feedback on these draft policies will be received until 5pm Friday 30 September 2022.

For more information about the proposed policies and how to have your say, please go to our website www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/ Policies-and-documents

Administration Officer - Infrastructure Temp Full Time Team Leader Visitor Information Centre

For more information or to download the application form and guidelines, visit: https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/ Grants-and-funding/Tourism-Event-Funding

The Grit and Resilience Program have partnered with Mind Australia and the Centre Against Violence to host the Grit and Resilience Festival on World Mental Health Day; Monday 10 October.

The T20 World Cup Preparation Tournament hits off in Wangaratta on 5 October! Namibian, Scottish and Lahore International cricket teams combine with the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades academy teams to compete in three days of strong competition at the Barr Reserve Sporting Precinct. Get ready for all the action!

The Festival will be held in King George Gardens, Wangaratta from 4pm - 6pm.

Entry is FREE, come along to connect and share in a bit of wellbeing focused frivolity.

There will be fun and interactive activities, live music, drop-in yoga sessions, giant games, mental health & wellbeing stalls, BBQ & coffee van, and much more!

Perm Full Time

These positions close Monday 26 September 2022 at 3pm Bushfire Recovery Youth Project Coordinator

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Procurement Specialist

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Digital Market & Communications Officer

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Domestic Care Worker

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Community Care Worker

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Children’s Services Officer

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Childcare Educator L3

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Childcare Educator L2 & L3

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PAC Theatre Technician Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre

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Supervisor - Front of House Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre

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Operations Supervisor Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre

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Senior Café Attendant Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre

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Aquatic Education Instructor Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre

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Personal Trainer 30 Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre

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Group Fitness Instructor Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre

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These positions close Monday 3 October 2022 at 3pm For further information: www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/about-council/careers

Contact your Councillors

Dean Rees

Harry Bussell

Ashlee Fitzpatrick

David Fuller

Irene Grant

Harvey Benton

Jack Herry

Mayor 0429 623 141

Deputy Mayor 0429 475 863

City Ward 0448 384 600

City Ward 0429 545 907

Warby Ward 0428 189 249

North Ward 0429 542 928

City Ward 0400 669 615

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Council Contact Details 03 5722 0888 council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au Wangaratta Government Centre Cnr Ford & Ovens Streets Wangaratta 3677 PO Box 238, Wangaratta, VIC 3676. Open - Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm Closed - Public Holidays

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Part-Time/Ongoing FTE 0.4 Level ES 1 – 2 dŚŝƐ ƌŽůĞ ŝƐ ŽŶŐŽŝŶŐ ^^W͕ ƵŶĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ŽŶĚŝƟŽŶƐ ŽĨ ŵƉůŽLJŵĞŶƚ͘ dŚĞ ƌŽůĞ ŝƐ ůŝŶŬĞĚ ƚŽ ĨƵŶĚŝŶŐ͘ Job Opening ID 1299161 sŝĐ ĞƉƚ ŽĨ ĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ &Žƌ ĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ Ă WŽƐŝƟŽŶ ĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ ƚŚĞ WƌŝŶĐŝƉĂů͕ ZŝĐŬ DĂƌƟŶ Ϭϰϭϴ ϭϬϳϰϭϭ DŽLJŚƵ͘ƉƐΛĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ĐůŽƐĞ DŽŶĚĂLJ͕ ^ĞƉƚĞŵďĞƌ Ϯϲ͕ ϮϬϮϮ

JOBS AT INDIGO

• Beechworth • Fulltime • Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this highly prized role presents an opportunity to join a dynamic Executive team in a highly progressive Council and to lead a portfolio with responsibility for a diverse, exciting range of community services.

Vacancies Plumber

ASSISTANT GARDENER

Full Time, Permanent Contract 76 hours per fortnight

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated all-rounder to join our busy gardening team which is based at Brown Family Wine Group’s HQ in Milawa, Northeast Victoria.

Cleaner /Porter Part Time, Permanent Contact Up to 76 hours per fortnight

Enrolled Nurse – Illoura Nursing Home Part Time, Permanent Contract Up to 76 hours per fortnight

For further details and employment opportunities visit

northeasthealth.org.au/careers

Wangaratta Chronicle Cadet Journalist Career Opportunity Full time 38 hours per week

North East Media, publisher of the award winning Wangaratta Chronicle, is currently seeking expressions of interest from motivated candidates to join the team in Wangaratta as a cadet journalist.

The cadetship is ideally suited for a Year 12 graduate.

It is for three years, including course study by correspondence from Deakin University.

The successful candidate will learn how to write clear, concise and interesting news, sport and feature stories for our newspaper and associated digital and social media platforms.

We are searching for a budding writer who has the skills, passion and determination to be a journalist of the future.

All applications will be treated confidentially and are to be sent to wangaratta@watters.com.au

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With our business expanding in Wangaratta, we have an employment opportunity for an Estimator/ Project Manager to join our team.

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Watters Electrical is a family owned and operated business that has been servicing the local community across North East Victoria and the Goulburn Valley since 1957.

Candidates must have excellent verbal and written English, sound computer skills, solid general knowledge, a genuine interest in the local community, and an ability to build rapport and networks quickly.

You will need to be well organised, able to work to deadlines, and have strong attention to detail.

Candidates must hold a valid driver’s licence, be available to work flexible hours, and photography and social media skills are desirable.

North East Media is a leading independent family-owned media group with a commitment to community journalism.

Applications, including covering letter and resume, should be emailed to Group Editor Jeff Zeuschner at jzeuschner@nemedia.com.au

About us: Brown Family Wine Group is one of Australia’s most loved and respected wine companies built on over 130 years’ experience in quality winemaking, market leading innovation and family values that are at the heart of everything we do as a business.

At Brown Family Wine Group, we are passionate about both our quality wines and our amazing people, and we remain committed to the core family values of our company being: Wellbeing, Respect, Innovation and Pride in What We Achieve Together. We are proud that our business has recently been certified as “A Great Place to Work” and remain committed to honouring this recognition throughout all aspects of the business.

What’s involved: Reporting to the Grounds Supervisor your primary responsibilities will be year-round grounds and gardens management, including professional lawn mowing, edge trimming, turf management and garden maintenance. Other tasks will include maintenance of lawn and garden sprinklers, weed and pest control programs and support with the development and implementation of new projects. In addition to this you will assist with the set-up of all of our on-site events.

About you: You must possess or be studying a horticultural qualification and be able to demonstrate relevant gardening and landscaping experience. A broad understanding of Australian native plants would be advantageous. Ideally, you should be self-motivated, enjoy working outdoors and able to work unsupervised. Good health and fitness is essential in order to meet the physical requirements of this role.

What’s on offer: For the successful candidate we offer a great work culture, above award wages and generous product discounts just to name a few!

If this sounds of interest to you and you believe you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, then we would love to hear from you!

Applications close 4pm Friday, 14 October 2022

Senior Governance & Risk Advisor • Beechworth • Fulltime • $89,819.49 - $100,740.64 pa, incl super

Tourism Development Officer – Product Development • Beechworth • Fulltime • $67,926.04 - 77,649.13 pa, incl super

Administration Assistant – Building & Environmental Health • Yackandandah • Part time • $32.21 - $33.86 per hour, incl super Applications close 4pm Friday, 7 October 2022

Manager Finance • Yackandandah • Fulltime • $145,000 pa, incl super & motor vehicle allowance

Customer Experience Officer • Beechworth/Yackandandah/Chiltern/Rutherglen • Casual • $30.07 per hour, plus 25% loading per hour

Active Indigo Officer • Beechworth • Full Time • $67,926.04 - $77,649.13 per annum

Enforcement Officer • Yackandandah • Full Time • $67,926.04 - $77,649.13 per annum Applications close 4pm Friday, 30 September 2022

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Visit www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/jobs to download the position recruitment kits and to view instructions on how to apply.

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

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MECHANICAL SERVICES (AIR-CONDITIONING) TRAINEE DRAFTS PERSON O.P Industries are seeking the employment of a ƉĞƌƐŽŶ ƚŽ ďĞ ƚƌĂŝŶĞĚ ĂƐ Ă ƌĂŌƐ WĞƌƐŽŶͬ ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŽƌ͘ ŽŵƉƵƚĞƌ ƐŬŝůůƐ ĂƌĞ Ă ŵƵƐƚ͘ ƵƚŽ Žƌ ZĞǀŝƚ <ŶŽǁůĞĚŐĞ ǁŽƵůĚ ďĞ ĂŶ ĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ͘ dŚŝƐ ŝƐ Ă ĨƵůů ƟŵĞ ƌŽůĞ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚ ǁŝůů ĚĞǀĞůŽƉ Ă ŵƵůƟƚƵĚĞ ŽĨ ƐŬŝůůƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ DĞĐŚĂŶŝĐĂů ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ; ŝƌͲĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶŝŶŐͿ /ŶĚƵƐƚƌLJ͘ Please forward resumes to O.P Industries Pty Ltd, W͘K͘ Ždž ϰϱϯ͕ tĂŶŐĂƌĂƩĂ͕ sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂ͕ ϯϲϳϳ͘ ŵĂŝů͗ ŽƉǁĂŶŐΛŽƉŝŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĞƐ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ĐůŽƐĞ͗ &ƌŝĚĂLJ ^ĞƉƚĞŵďĞƌ ϯϬ͕ ϮϬϮϮ͘

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Baileys of Glenrowan are seeking applications for an Assistant Winemaker to support the Senior and Operational Winemakers in the making of high-quality wines. This is a permanent position, ideal for an ambitious, hands on, hardworking Winemaker who wishes to learn and improve their winemaking and management skills to further progress their career.

The ideal candidate will have: Tertiary or equivalent degree in Winemaking or Oenology or be in the process of completing 'HPRQVWUDWHG ZLQHPDNLQJ DELOLW\ RYHU RQH to two years 6HOI PRWLYDWHG DWWHQWLRQ WR GHWDLO DQG strong work ethic Ability to work meticulously without supervision Team oriented with a willingness to be involved 5HVSRQVLELOLW\ IRU PDLQWDLQLQJ DFFXUDWH DQG timely records Good presentation and communication skills If successful you will be flexible, hands on and enthusiastic to work in all areas of the winery, with a focus on quality always.

This is a long-term career opportunity with ongoing mentorship and supportive management.

To apply go to casellafamilybrands.com/careers

MYRTLEFORD SKI CLUB LODGE MANAGERS Live and work in the heart of Falls Creek, at one of the resort’s founding club lodges, Myrtleford Ski Club. A Lodge Manager ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ŝƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ϮϬϮϮͬϮϯ ƐƵŵŵĞƌ ĂŶĚ ǁŝŶƚĞƌ ϮϬϮϯ ƐĞĂƐŽŶ͘ dŚŝƐ ĐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ŝƐ ŝĚĞĂůůLJ ƐƵŝƚĞĚ ƚŽ Ă couple (individuals are also invited to enquire) and requires a love of Alpine life, energy and ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶͬƉĞŽƉůĞ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ƐŬŝůůƐ͘ /Ŷ ƌĞƚƵƌŶ LJŽƵ ĂƌĞ ŽīĞƌĞĚ ĞŶƐƵŝƚĞ ĂĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĂƩƌĂĐƟǀĞ ƌĞŵƵŶĞƌĂƟŽŶ͘ EĞŐŽƟĂƚĞĚ ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶƐ ŵĂLJ ĂůůŽǁ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ŇĞdžŝďŝůŝƚLJ ĨŽƌ ĂĚĚŝƟŽŶĂů ĞŵƉůŽLJŵĞŶƚ͘ /Ĩ LJŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ Ă ŚĂŶĚƐͲŽŶ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ƐƚLJůĞ͕ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŵĂŶĂŐŝŶŐ ďŽŽŬŝŶŐƐ ĂŶĚ LJŽƵ ĂƌĞ Ă ƉĞŽƉůĞ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ĐŽƵůĚ ďĞ LJŽƵƌ ĚƌĞĂŵ ũŽď͊ dŚĞ DĂŶĂŐĞƌƐ ŽĨ ƚŚŝƐ ϯϴͲďĞĚ ůŽĚŐĞ͕ ĂƌĞ ƉƌŝŵĂƌŝůLJ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĚĂLJͲƚŽͲĚĂLJ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ >ŽĚŐĞ͘ ƵƟĞƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ǁĞůĐŽŵŝŶŐ ŐƵĞƐƚƐ͕ ƚĂŬŝŶŐ ďŽŽŬŝŶŐƐ͕ ďĂƐŝĐ ĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŵĂŝŶƚĞŶĂŶĐĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ŽƚŚĞƌ ĚĂLJͲƚŽͲĚĂLJ ũŽďƐ͘ ^ĞŶĚ LJŽƵƌ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ĐŽǀĞƌŝŶŐ ůĞƩĞƌ ĂŶĚ s ƚŽ ŵLJƌƚƐĞĐΛŐŵĂŝů͘ĐŽŵ.

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SHEET METAL WORKER Required to manufacture skylights and ŇĂƐŚŝŶŐƐ ŝŶ tĂŶŐĂƌĂƩĂ workshop.

DĞƚĂů ĨĂďƌŝĐĂƟŽŶ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ĞƐƐĞŶƟĂů͘ Flexible hours.

Call Angela 1300 351 515.

C H I H UA H UA puppies, 2 blue males, microchipped, vet checked and immunized, playful, happy and healthy, ideal companions, both parents pure bred 2.5kg, microchip numbers: 956000014603134, 956000014609815, source number: MB100533, $2500. Ph 0401 742 344.

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

L A B R A D O R PUPPIES, 8 gorgeous purebred chocolate puppies ready for their forever homes September 15, 2022, 5 females and 3 males, $2600, vet checked, vaccinations and wo r m i n g a l l u p t o date, parents excellent temperaments and from great breeding. Source number: MB198258, microchip numbers: 953010006012226, 953010060127143, 9530100060112145, 9530100060112122, 9530100060112118, 9530100060112146, 9530100060112129, 9530100060112125.

Contact Penny 0404 006 440.

MAREMMA Sheep Dog pups, $900, born June 8, males and females. Source BR102833, microchip nos. 991003001923165, 991003001923161, 991003001923164, 991003001923158. Ph 0477 479 048.

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

DANIEL’S Carpentry and Maintenance Solutions. Servicing Wa n g a r a t t a a n d surrounds. For a free quote and examples of my work find us on Facebook or www. danielscarpentry.com or phone 0413 660 636.

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

L AW N M OW I N G , quality work at a c o m p e t i t iv e p r i c e .

Phone Paul 0431 945 320.

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TOYOTA Camry Altise 2016, sedan, 2.5L petrol, automatic, great condition, new tyres, Vic rego (1PX5WS), 120,000km.

Call Michael

$19,800 Ph 0401 660 830

“TARCOOLA” 56 Kneebone Lane EVERTON, VIC Friday 30th September 2022 10.00am – On Site Small Farming Equipment - Sundries – Outside Entries Full List & Photos available for viewing at www.brianunthankrural.com.au

Vendor PAUL KNEEBONE 0409 950 516 Agent MICHAEL UNTHANK 0418 694 261

CARS WANTED. Cars removed. Ph 0435 083 115.

2010 Nissan Pathfinder ST, good condition, reg (XXD316), RWC, 314,017km, $10,000. Ph 0417 543 240.

WANTING TO BUY OLD CARS. Juke boxes, records and vintage stereo equipment, pinball machines and old signs. Ph 0405 224 466.

CARAVANS & CAMPERS

PRE decimal coins, pennies, half pennies, crowns, florins, sovereigns, shillings.

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Phone Ray 5721 7341 or 0401 177 370.

WANTING TO BUY - Old cars, juke boxes, records, vintage stereo equipment, pinball machines and old signs.

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

Phone Julian 0412 597 482.

1983 Windsor ‘Windcheater ’ 1900 caravan, 4.9 mt, good condition, double bed, gas stove, small bar fridge, $3000 ono. Ph 5798 1632.

2015 Hyundai i30 Hatchback, auto, rego till April 2023 (1DF8MC), RWC available, 62,000km, 2 owners, black cloth interior, excellent condition.

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KUBOTA 48” cut, Kohler motor twin 23HP, new belts, blades, serviced, manual, hydro.

Ph 0419 539 653.

TYRES, used, guaranteed quality.

F and B from $30 each. 10” to 16”. W treads, light truck. X ply. Adzam Tyres, 44 1992 18ft Traveller Newman Street.Ph 5722 Adventurer caravan, 2035 or 0428 257 221. currently registered and ready to be towed away, 2nd owners since 1997, has side awning and annexe, also comes with all towing accessories hitch, mirrors, stabilizer bars etc, located in Ya r r u n g a a r e a o f Phone: 03 5723 0101 Wangaratta, $11,000 price is negotiable within reason, reg (D94700).

Please text 0410 783 308.

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2016 Mercedes Benz GLC250d,auto,7months rego (1TX3ZX), 1 year warranty, 140,113km (country), tow bar, air suspension, RWC, excellent condition, $49,900. Enquiries John 0412 453 949.

2008 Saab 9.3 linear 2.0 turbo, convertible in excellent condition, 1 6 9 , 0 0 0 k m , RW C , always garaged, air-con, electric seats, parking sensors, manual, reg till July 23 (WME274), no longer used, $11,500 ono. Ph 0409 254 607.

DEATH NOTICES

BENNETT, Aileen Valma (Val).

The family of Val Bennett is saddened to announce her passing on September 15, 2022.

Aged 90 years.

Val was dearly loved by her family and will be sadly missed by many.

We are all so lucky to have had her in our lives.

Dearly loved wife of Hector (dec) for 70 years.

Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Shirley, Keith and Rhonda, Bev and Bill.

Adored Nan of 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Today, tomorrow, our whole lives through, We will always love and remember you.

Reunited with Dad.

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BENNETT, Val (Nanna).

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Phone: 5723 0101 email: classifieds@nemedia.com.au

In loving memory.

Beloved grandmother of Peter and Carly, Simon and Elissa, Alison and Neil.

Beloved great grandmother of Alexandra, Nikola, Kayla, Amelia, Jessica, Emily and Maxwell.

You will be greatly missed.

Rest in peace.

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DEATH NOTICES

FUNERALS

HARLEY (Currie), Judith Gael.

BENNETT

19/1/1953 – 14/9/2022 Dearly loved sister of Heather and Leo Goldsworthy.

Adored special Aunty Judy of Mercia and Tim, Chenille and Tom. A courageous and inspiring lady in the face of adversity.

Your infectious laugh forever etched on our hearts.

Love you forever Sis.

WILLIAMS, Ern.

KNEEN,

Lions Lady Laurice.

Loved and remembered for her dedicated service and friendship to the Wangaratta Lions Club and community.

Special thoughts to Lion Doug and family. ~ Wangaratta Lions and Lions Ladies.

Our deepest sympathies to Mike, Dianne and family for the loss of Ern. A good friend for many years.

Always respected.

Always remembered. ~ Brian, Lynn and Alex Reid.

FUNERALS SMITH

Friends and relatives are invited to the service to celebrate the life of Mrs Aileen Valma (Val) Bennett, to be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta, on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, commencing at 2pm.

Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.

Flowers are welcome or if preferred a donation to Northeast Health Wangaratta in memory of Val would be appreciated.

Donations can be made online at www.givenow.com.au/nhw

The Service of Thanksgiving for Roy Victor Smith will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Friday, September 30, 2022 commencing at 10.30am.

Private cremation will follow the Service.

Roy’s Funeral Service may be viewed via livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming In lieu of flowers, a donation made in Roy’s memory to Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated. Donations can be made online at www.rmhc.org.au/donate#

BOURKE, Kathleen Mary.

19/11/1923 - 27/9/2011 Never more than a thought away, loved and remembered every day. ~ Kathryn.

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

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Glenn & Emma Bouchier

MAJOR downpours throughout the Ovens and King river catchments at the weekend were expected to see the rivers’ confluence in Wangaratta peak at its highest point in almost six years yesterday afternoon.

A moderate flood warning was yesterday issued for the Ovens River at Wangaratta, with the river anticipated to rise as high as 12.5m during daylight hours as rainfall

CURCIO Requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Natalina Curcio will be offered on Monday, September 26, 2022 at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ford Street, Wangaratta, commencing at 11.30am.

Burial at the Wangaratta Cemetery – new vault section will follow the service.

Natalina’s service can be viewed via live stream at www.northeastfunerals.com.au/ live-streaming/

SES urge caution as Ovens River approaches moderate flood level

BY RYAN MALCOLM rmalcolm@ nemedia.com.au

in the region‘s already wet catchments continued downstream yesterday afternoon.

It would be the river’s highest recording since

AFTER 23 YEARS

Honouring Life’s journey 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta www.masonpark.com.au

reaching 12.58m on October 1, 2016.

Almost 30mm of rain fell at Mount Hotham Airport‘s weather station over the weekend, building on minor flooding seen throughout the region last week.

Wangaratta SES unit controller Jess Zuber said SES crews were prepared to see widespread road clo-

sures into today, but didn’t anticipate floodwaters would encroach on nearby homes.

She said it was unlikely snow melt would further elevate flooding risk, despite some 66cm falling at Mount Hotham in the preceding week.

Up to 10mm of rain has been forecast by the Bureau

of Meteorology throughout the rural city today.

“There’s a lot of water around, we’re seeing a lot of roads impacted at the minute,” Ms Zuber said.

“Hopefully it (Ovens River) will peak between 12.4 and 12.5m – we think it will hit 12.5m and it will steady for a day or two.

“We don’t believe we’re

going to have houses impacted at this stage.”

The Great Alpine Road between Porter Street and Fisher Lane was closed on Monday evening after Yellow Creek broke its banks, while further closures at Stamps Lane and Peechelba Road were also flagged yesterday morning.

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WILLIAMS, Ern. 1921 to 2022.

Great mate of John Steel (dec 1969), great friend of the extended Steel family since then. &OD\ WDUJHW VKRRWLQJ ¿VKLQJ KXQWLQJ and mate to many. $ WUXH JHQWOHPDQ DQG PHQWRU DGPLUHG DQG respected, the end of an era. What a legacy.

For the past 62+ years, I thank you for your friendship, your caring, your company and mentorship, sadly missed, never to be forgotten. ~ Rob Steel OAM on behalf of the Steel family.

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CRAWFORD A Thanksgiving Service for the Life of Mrs Penelope Anna Crawford will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, 6-12 Church Street, Wagga Wagga on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 12noon.

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Sombre day at clay target club SATURDAY, September 17’s Down the Line shoot at the Wangaratta Clay Target Club was a rather sombre occasion.

The pleasure usually gained from competing against like-minded shooters was tempered by the loss of Ernie Williams, an absolute legend at the club, who had passed away just days before the event at the age of 101.

A minute’s silence was observed before competition was under way and members of Ernie’s family were present to help commemorate the extraordinary life of an extraordinary man.

One can only assume that

Ernie was annoyed at not being at the club to keep an eye on things, as was his custom, because the day felt like he’d arranged with his new friends upstairs for some rather foul weather.

Sporadic sprinkles of rain and gusty wind persisted throughout the afternoon, leading up to a heavy downpour that brought a short break to proceedings just prior to the main event, the Dick English Memorial Handicap.

Nevertheless, it was great to have shooters not seen at the club for a while appearing among the prizewinners and, what started on a sad

WINNER: (L-R) Club president Anton Motha and event sponsor John ‘Irish Jack’ McGauran congratulating Matt Motha, winner of the Dick English Memorial Handicap.

note with the loss of a longtime Wang club member, ended on a high note, and somewhat fittingly, with the main event being taken out by a young club member.

Event one, 30 Target Double Barrel AA Grade first Keith Willett 30/30, second Adam Beechey 28/30.

A Grade first Anton Motha 29/30, second Bob Glossop 28/30.

B Grade first John King 27/30, second Matt Motha 26/31 after a shoot-off with Phil Smith, after a shoot-off coin toss with John King.

C Grade first Ben Jones 24/30, second Paul Everingham 20/30.

Event two, 30 Target Points Score AA Grade first Terry Pigram 114/114, second Keith Willet 113/114.

A Grade first Angelo Grassi 89/90, second Bob Glossop 81/90.

B Grade first Matt Motha 78/90, second Phil Smith 71/90.

C Grade first Brian Reid 81/96, second Ben Jones 80/96.

Event three, 30 Target Dick English Memorial Handicap First Matt Motha 29/30 off 17 metres, second Keith Willett 28/30 off 23 metres, third Terry Pigram 27/30 off 25 metres.

Overall High Gun honours went to Keith Willett, who only missed two targets all day to finish with 148/150.

Veterans High Gun was won by Bob Glossop with 132/150 and Matt Motha was Junior High Gun, also on 132/150.

John ‘Irish Jack’ McGauran, sponsor of the Dick English Memorial Handicap, was on hand to present the shield to Matt Motha, whose name will be engraved on it alongside some big-name previous winners.

Thanks to the volunteers who helped to make the day a success, in spite of the rain.

SCOREBOARD JUBILEE GOLF CLUB Saturday, September 17 Stroke Medal of Medals Medal of Medals Winner: Chris Boseley 70 Stroke Winner: Chris Boseley 70 Ball winners: Di Murphy (2) 74, Kathie Hyland 75, Jackie O’Brien 78 NTP: 4th Di Murphy, 8th Ange Mitchell, 13th Melody Adams, 17th Frances Duffy.

Saturday, September 17 Stroke Medal of Medals Medal Winner: Gordon Paterson 72.

A Grade Winner: Steve McNaughton 69. B Grade Winner: Wayne Roberts 73.

C Grade Winner: Josh Ormand 72. D Grade Winner: Ian Wiedemann 71.

Ball Winners: Jack Reiter (2) 71, Charl DeMink 72, Gordon Paterson 72, Bronte Bruce 73, Sam Neave 73, Dave O’Connor 74, Joe Marjanovic 74, Greg Hogan 75, Nigel Cooper 75, Col Braden 75, Glenn Ryan 75, Ethan Bell 76, Danie McPhee 77.

Super Nine: Club Shirt: Jack Reiter 21. Aroma Deli: Chris Boseley 21. 2 Balls: Kathie Hyland 21.

NTP: 4th Steve McNaughton, 8th Russell Stone, 13th Gordon Hines, 17th Daniel McPhee.

CROQUET Unfortunately, wet courts prevented any play on Monday, September 19.

On Wednesday the 21st, eight members played with the following results from the first game: Christine Ireland and Janet Kelly d Dawn Wind and Terry Wilson 7/4,

Gavan Kelly and Joan Dyson d Jenny Fisher and Andy Barbero 7/6.

Joan Dyson played very well during all games on Wednesday, running hoops from long, angled positions.

Last Saturday, Lauren Kazenwadel, Bruce Guttormsen and Terry Wilson all scored hoops from distances between 21 and 25 yards.

Playing days are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm.

Visitors are welcome.

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

Late arrivals will be included in the next game.

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

President Janet Kelly 0429166016 or captain Lauren Kazenwadel on 0455023538.

WARBY WALKERS Sunday, September 18 Friends Track, Kwat Kwat Lookout and Mt Warby, WONP There were 13 participants on this walk, and having met up at Rotary Park, we headed off to Wenham’s Camp.

The distance planned for walk was about 12 kilometres, and we had a very grey (and showery) day with a top temperature of about 12C. Setting off, we found $80 lying on the track and assumed it belonged to a bushwalker in front of us.

This was the case, and we were able to return the $80 to a member of Boroondara Bushwalking Club.

Their club were in Wangaratta for

five days enjoying the wildflowers (and wetness) of the Warby Ranges.

Continuing on, we made the detour to Kwat Kwat Lookout, where we had a very scenic morning tea, sharing the views with several members of Boroondara.

The views normally include high country vistas, but this was not the case today. Instead we could comment on all of the very visible pools of water all over the flood-plain.

We then retreated slightly so as to rejoin Friends Track, and then took Alpine Views Track down to Boilerwood Track.

Taking the turn-off to Mount Warby, we had lunch on this local peak, once more putting on raincoats to protect us from that cold showery weather.

Heading downslope from the Mount to Wenham’s, we had a very enjoyable afternoon tea to conclude our ‘wetland adventure’.

Total travel time was about five hours, and we all passed comment on the amount of water in the Warby’s; the catchment is totally soaked, with water lying everywhere, including many sections of our route today.

However, many plants were in flower and it was a delight to see so much colour; of particular note was the contrast between the yellow bloom of the wattles, and the blue lily heads of the stypandra.

Coming Events Sunday, September 25 Walk from Killawarra to Peechelba, WONP . Andy, 0439 209 749.

A medium walk of approximately 12 kms from near the Forest Camp, with lots of wildflowers, to Peechelba via Wallaby Hill and Irishtown Creek.

Following the walk, there will be a campfire get together at the Killawarra Forest Camp for walkers and others who drive out around 12.30.

This occasion is to mark the Spring Equinox You’re welcome to bring your own chair, something to cook in over or on the fire, or just lunch that doesn’t need any cooking.

By midday we’ll have a fire going well and all members are welcome.

Kath, 0401 752 550 When you book in for the walk, just let Andy know if you’d like to stay for the social event.

Friday, 7th - Sunday, 9th October Weekend at Typo Station Geoff, 0418 530 242 or bushydinning@gmail.com.

A weekend at Typo Station, Rose River, with an easy, medium and a hard walk (about 15k).

Options include a 10k walk to Mt Cobbler for some of the best alpine views in Victoria.

Typo Station provides self catering bunkhouse accommodation in expansive park like grounds.

Accommodation cost is determined by the number attending; for example, with 20 participants about $85 pp for the weekend, including a shared dinner on Saturday night.

Contact Geoff at for further details of what’s on, and what to bring.

Anton and Matt Motha, Phil Smith, Brian Reid and Paul Everingham for preparing the grounds.

Linda Motha and Alison Harwood in the office, and a special thanks to Anita Klima for running the canteen and for making two huge pavlovas for everyone to enjoy in Ernie Williams’ honour.

He may have been 101, but Ernie’s sweet tooth was still in working order and he was very fond of Anita’s pavs.

Details on all aspects of the Wangaratta Clay Target Club’s operations can be found on the website at https://wctc.jimdofree.com/.

All Stars Tennis training camp ALL Stars Tennis is running a two-day tennis holiday camp on Monday and Tuesday, September 26 and 27 at the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis courts.

All are welcome to join.

If you don’t have a racket they can be supplied.

This is a perfect opportunity to come down for some fun and get ready for the tennis season.

The camp runs from 10am to noon and costs $20 each player per day.

Text Doug to book for confirmation on 0448 396 496 with your name, age and which day you wish to play?

Term 4 Hotshot and Hotshot League tennis kicks off on October 8 so register early as spots are limited.

For more information you can visit www. allstarstennis.com.au.

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Cats raring to go for GF An iinside A id llook k att G Geelong’s l g’ b build-up ild- p tto ttomorrow’s ’ AFL G Grand d Fi Finall

BY SHANE DOUTHIE

How would you sum up the Swans - are there similarities to Geelong with their balance of youth and experience?

Again, my role doesn’t allow for me to spend much time analysing opposition, or game styles of both teams, however as a football fan all I will say is I have admired the Sydney Swans for such a longer period of time.

They are very similar to the Cats regarding the fact they always seem to defy odds and compete at the business end of the season.

Lets hope it’s an amazing game for all the fans!

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ACK in 2020 on the eve of the AFL Grand Final the Wangaratta Chronicle spoke to Geelong player development manager and former Wangaratta local Mark Worthington about the Cats’ chances against Richmond.

Despite the result of that encounter not quite working out for the AFL’s ‘country club’, Mark agreed to give us similar insight into this year’s finals campaign.

A WORD OF WARNING (PARTICUARLY SWANS FANS): The journalist who wrote this preview is a oneeyed Geelong supporter and has been since he shook hands with Doug Wade as an eight year old.

What’s is your main role at the club?

A large focus for me is on supporting the players with their off-field growth and development as people, allowing them to maximise their performance on and off the field. We focus on their transition into the club, and how we transition our players into life after football.

We were lucky enough this year to hire Shannon Byrnes from Melbourne, who supports the first to third year players in his role, with myself working more closely with our four+ year players.

Is there any difference around the Cattery to the last GF? I think I heard the other day that we will have eight new players participating in this year’s GF, compared to two years ago in the 2020 Grand Final, so already with a change of personnel it brings about different changes and feelings.

The build up to the entire finals campaign, especially this week, has been much different considering we

BROTHERS IN ARMS: Zach Tuohy, who plays his 250th game tomorrow, with Mark Worthington in the lead up to the AFL Grand Final.

PHOTO: Meg Mullen - Geelong Cats media and content team were in the Qld Hub in 2020.

It is very exciting for the players and their families experiencing the build up of such a special day and experience it being back in Melbourne at the MCG. This was highlighted on Monday when we had our open training session and seeing all the fans show up supporting the players.

We were even able to host our players’ children and families on the field post session.

The parade will be another highlight in the lead up to the game, and our players have a real focus this season on embracing “every moment”.

The club has surprised a few with how well the team has performed this year, not only the dramatic improvement of some of the younger players but also the more ‘experienced’ players’ form - can you identify some of the reasons?

Our players and staff (past and present) have strategically put in a large body of work to get to this

point. Our club has great leadership led from Steve Hocking (CEO), Simon Lloyd and Chris Scott and Joel Selwood from a playing list to make sure this club continually competes and gives themselves a chance to win it every single year!

The likes of Joel, Tom Hawkins, Mitch Duncan, Pat Dangerfield, Mark Blicavs, Tom Stewart, Zach Tuohy and other senior players are so hungry to compete and succeed year in year out, they are guiding the way for the next generation to take over the ‘Geelong Way’.

Our depth is an integral reason of why we are here how has player management contributed to that?

Like I stated the management and leadership needs to be given great credit for this.

The management of the players isn’t always publicly applauded, but our leaders, led by Chris Scott, stick by their beliefs, and our playing group backs it in all the way.

No one wants to miss

games of football, but it’s for the greater good, and all year we have preached that it’s going to take the entire squad to be successful, and managing players allowing others to step up and play their role is part of this.

We seem to play a more attacking style, similar to the 2000s. How much of this has been through planned changes or is it more mindset?

I am not as privy to the specifics of the game plan, but we know the AFL is such a hard game to play, and such a hard competition to compete at every year, our coaching group needs to continue to find ways to improve and stay ahead of the competition.

This year it looks to be a more attacking brand of football for the fans, but come Saturday I am sure our coaches and players will have their best plan to try and win against a seriously great football team in Sydney who will be doing similar planning against us.

Who are some of the players you might suggest are ones to watch this weekend?

Cliche answer, however, I honestly think the two best teams in the competition are playing against each other in the GF, which will provide some mouth watering match-ups for the fans.

Sam De Koning vs Buddy is very exciting; Jeremy Cameron vs Dane Rampe is box office, and both team have stars in every line!

The Grand Final is great because it’s an opportunity where players can make a name for themselves, and I look forward to seeing who steps up, however, the focus will be our players playing their roles for longer and better than their Sydney opponents.

Hopefully, and I don’t know his injury status, however, it will be great to see another North East local in Sam Reid play on GF, as well as his brother the following day in the O&M GF.

After the last grand final loss, how much did you play a role in managing the fallout - is it something you will take heart from going into this game?

All players and staff dealt with the loss differently, but they have continued to stress the fact it was another moment they experienced, and continued to work through ways to climb back up the mountain again, and put themselves in the position to be the “man in the arena”.

We are a great club with lots of resources, to assist all components of the players life and career, and everyone plays their role through the wins and losses. Personally, I am lucky enough I have the support of an amazing sports psychologist Dave Williams who provides advice for me, and supports our playing group with our group education and one on one growth.

What is the ‘vibe’ like down there?

It’s been a wonderful vibe this week, we have spoken about embracing every moment, and not shying away from the crowds, limelight, and extra responsibilities, but to embrace it all. Hopefully, these will be memories our players and their families have forever.

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Milawa Racquets Club’s juniors wrap season THE Milawa Racquets Club’s junior development program held its end of season tournament and breakup last Friday night.

Kerri Grant and coaches, Milawa Racquets Club members, Dave Watts, Trevor Dinning and Mark Wright with help from other club members and parents have been training the local juniors in the basic skills of the game - the club congratulates them for their efforts in running this program.

The improvement of all players has been outstanding, and the final night was a great display of how far many of the players have come.

In the finals playoffs Tom Wright defeated Rory Gibb in three games (7-11, 11-1,

11-5) while Conrad Gehrig defeated Zac Williamson (711, 11-5, 11-5).

Ava Williamson won the Good Sport award, for her friendly competitive spirit.

The scoring was managed well by the juniors who have quickly improved their knowledge of the game this term.

The competition was keen with everyone playing some great rally points demonstrating that they have taken the advice given by the coaches to heart.

Many of the shots they played were straight out of the coaches’ manual as players hit the ball low and then positioned themselves back on the T for the next shot.

Two of the club’s senior number one level players,

WHAT A YEAR: Milawa Racquets Club juniors (from left) Ava Williamson, Rory Gibb, Tom Wright, Conrad Gehrig and Zac Williamson at the club’s end of season tournament.

Ben Masin and Steve Collins, were on hand to provide an exhibition match so the juniors could see where their continued application could lead.

The enjoyment and com-

petition was evident as the audience and particularly the younger players where inspired by the anticipation, movement and racquet control needed to place the ball where needed and the pro-

longed rallies emphasized the fitness that is needed at higher levels.

Parents and friends came to see the capabilities that have been unearthed and the rewards that are there

for improvement in physical and social skills.

They saw some fine squash played and may be inspired to take up the game that is recognized as a great form of fitness workout.

Zac Williamson won a new racquet in the prize draw, and he will be keen to get on the court to see if it adds to his improvement.

All players enjoyed a barbeque put on by the club which completed an enjoyable final night.

The Milawa Racquets Club is keen to encourage participation at every level and this program has been the best example of this.

The club’s juniors program is run Friday afternoons in school terms two and three.

GO MAGPIES: (from left) Wangaratta player Mark Anderson, Karen Anderson, senior coach Ben Reid and Brett Anderson in front of APCO Wangaratta’s show of support.

PHOTO: Nathan de Vries

Black and white through and through SUNDAY’S O&M senior grand final will be a massive game for the players, but arguably their biggest supporters are already showing their colours.

Karen and Brett Anderson of APCO Wangaratta have decked the store out in the black and white, with balloons, streamers, and ‘GO MAGPIES” written in inflatable letters in the window letting everyone know who they’ll be supporting at the Lavington Sports Ground.

“I cannot tell you how many people think it’s for Collingwood - it’s like, where do you live?!,” Ms Anderson said.

“If they win I’ll drag the whole team in here with the cup, absolutely will.”

Their sons, Mark and Jamie, both play for the ‘Pies, but only Mark will run out on the ground after Jamie did his ACL in the last home and away match of the year.

“He’s devastated, abso-

lutely devastated, but he’s still hoping that the boys win, of course,” Ms Anderson said.

“He’ll be there watching them all run out there, wishing he was with them but at the same time, he just hopes they win.

“There are enough of the boys that have been through the exact same situation who have gotten around him and let him know there’s another day, there’ll be another game.”

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PREMIERS: The 1938 Wangaratta premiership team.

A look back to Magpies and Pigeons last grand final clash THIS Sunday will be only the second time the Magpies and Pigeons have played each other in an Ovens and Murray senior football grand final.

In their previous encounter back in 1938 Wangaratta defeated Yarrawonga 12.15 (87) to 7.16 (58) in front of 3500 spectators at Rutherglen.

The current Wangaratta side has at least one striking similarity to the 1938 premiers, they are coached by a former Collingwood player Ben Reid, the earlier line-up

were then coached by Norm Le Brun, a former Collingwood and Carlton player who also had time at both Essendon and South Melbourne.

The team and supporters who had travelled to Rutherglen by train 84 years ago were greeted on return at the railway station by the then Mayor Cr Tom Nolan.

Wangaratta’s best player on the day was Alex Fraser the veteran who turned the clock back with a vintage display.

Le Brun went on to join

the AIF (Australian Imperial Force) during WWII as a commando and was killed in action in New Guinea.

The Wangaratta Football Netball Club still continues to seek assistance in tracing copies of three missing photos of premiership teams - 1931, 32 of the Ovens & King, along with the 1933 Ovens and Murray premiership team.

If you are able to provide any link or connection that may assist please contact Russell Canning 5721 8624, Rod Canny 0402 896 524, or Bob Rowland 0427 217 367.

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Wangaratta, Rovers players star at O&M awards night WEDNESDAY night saw players, coaches and families descend on the SS&A club for the Ovens and Murray FNL’s night of nights, and both of Wangaratta’s clubs were well represented in the awards.

Wangaratta’s Georgia Clark took out the A grade Hot Shot award with a shooting accuracy of 82 per cent, while club mate Grace Patterson won the award for the B grade.

Magpies’ thirds gun Braeden Marjanovic was one of three players given the player of the year

as voted by thirds coaches in a three-way tie with Myrtleford’s Levi Young and Wodonga’s Denis Mutsinzi, and just seconds later, Joe Richards rose to accept the OAK-FM Player of the Year trophy.

Rovers picked up their first gong of the night with the reserves goal kicking award, thanks to Alex Dowsley and his 51 goal haul.

The brown and gold also took out the Cleaver Bunton Cup for the football club championship.

As the vote count for the Morris Medal began, Magpies’ Callum

Moore and Jackson Clarke were at the top end after round 12 with 11 votes each, while Rovers’ Sam Murray kept pace with 10.

The count was paused while the teams of the year were announced, with Georgia Clark (Magpies), Hannah Grady (Magpies) and Gracie Reid (Rovers) all named in the netball squad.

On the footy field, Magpies’ Callum Moore (centre half forward), Abe Ankers (forward pocket), Joe Richards (ruck rover) and Jackson Clarke (interchange), and Rovers’

Alex Marklew (half forward), Sam Murray (half back) and Raven Joliffe (half back) were all picked in the team of the year.

Yarrawonga’s Leigh Masters took out the Morris Medal with 19 votes, two ahead of Callum Moore - Jackson Clarke (14), Joe Richards (13) and Sam Murray (13) all polled well.

The Toni Wilson medal was won by North Albury’s Emily Browne by one vote ahead of Corowa-Rutherglen’s Sophie Hanrahan.

TAKE THE CORNER: Cam Waters takes the turn.

BURNING RUBBER: The team of Matt Chahda and Jaylyn Robotham, of Matt Chahda Motorsport, is one of three wildcard entries in the Bathurst 1000. PHOTOS: Rene Martens

DOWN THE STRAIGHT: Jake Kostecki floors his Ford Mustang at Winton on Tuesday.

Need for speed at Winton trial days THE action was equally fast and furious at Winton Raceway over Monday and Tuesday, as Victorian Supercar teams went through their paces ahead of the Bathurst 1000 in early October.

Drivers and their support crews spent the start of the week fine tuning their skills before heading up to Mount Panorama for the biggest motorsport race in the country.

Photographer Rene Martens was trackside to capture the thrilling action.

Wangaratta Football & Netball Club GRAND FINAL GAME TIMES 9am - Thirds Football (Lavington Sports Ground) 12.15am - A Grade Netball (Lavington Sports Ground) 2.30pm - Seniors Football (Lavington Sports Ground) Drinks aets bar pric Food available

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WINNER WINNER: Wangaratta’s Joe Richards polled well in the Morris Medal count, and also picked up a spot n the team of the year and the OAK-FM player of the year award.

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GOOD LUCK WANGARATTA’S Chaye Crimmins and Joe Richards will be hoping to bring A grade netball and senior football cups home to Wangaratta after Sunday’s Ovens and Murray grand finals at the Lavington Sportsground. Both the A grade netball and senior football will clash with Yarrawonga.  O&M liftout pages 19-30 PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

WHILE other teams were fighting it out in grand finals last Saturday, North Wangaratta were laying the foundation for their flag bid, locking in a senior coach for 2023.

Steve Manning will lead the Hawks as a non-playing coach, taking over the role from Josh Warren who stepped aside at the end of the season to spend more time with his family.

Manning has several years coaching experience in the Outer East FNL, including coaching the reserves and thirds sides at Gembrook Cockatoos FNC - Manning led the ‘Brookers’ thirds side to a flag in 2018.

“This is my first senior gig,” he said.

“I’m new to town, I’ve been here since January and spent the year getting my feet on the ground, working, getting the kids settled and all that stuff.

“I guess in the back of my mind, coaching was something I’d do eventually didn’t think it’d come up this quick.

“I knew the coach (Warren) was finishing up, it just sort of festered in my mind - you get to September and you see the footy finals in the area and on TV, and it’s just a great time to be involved in footy.

“One of my work colleagues is a player there and we just got chatting, and one thing led to another and here we are.”

Manning said the Hawks were a perfect fit for him, and he was looking forward to getting stuck into preparations.

“I think there are a heap of upsides to the North

WELCOME TO THE NEST: Steve Manning will coach North Wangaratta in the 2023 O&K season.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Wangaratta FNC,” he said.

“Let’s be honest, the ground is magnificent, they’re got good people involved in their committee, it’s a strong committee, they’ve got a plan going forward.

“The upside of the club is enormous, and I’m just excited to be given the opportunity.”

North Wangaratta FNC president Allan Ely said Manning was the ideal applicant for the position the club and playing list were in.

“We met with Steve and he was great straight away, ticked all the boxes we were looking for,” Ely said.

“He has a lot of experience with younger teams and younger players, that’s where our senior team is at at the moment.

“He spoke really well and he knows his football.

“I think he’s going to be a great fit for us.

“Steve’s hit the ground running, he’s going to start making contact with all the players on the list from this year - his main focus was to reach out to all the current players and introduce himself to them and get to work.”

Neither North Wangaratta football sides made finals this year, with the senior side finishing ninth and the reserves four games off the pace in seventh.

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Fraser Jeffrey Finance is expanding BROOKE McCurdy has joined the team at Fraser Jeffrey Finance (FJF) in Wangaratta as part of a growing mortgage brokering business.

FJF has serviced the Wangaratta community for over 20 years and has helped thousands of first home buyers, property investors and families with their mortgages.

“We’re excited to have Brooke join the team,” Director Fraser Jeffrey said.

“Brooke brings a new and exciting focus to the business.

“Alongside the existing team and Matt Thewlis we are looking forward to helping clients fulfil their dreams.”

Brooke grew up skiing the Murray River and is passionate about the development of the North East in ensuring equal opportunities for those living and working in Regional Victoria.

“I’ve been helping people get into their first home or purchase their first investment for over five years,” Brooke said.

“I will endeavour to deliver fast service as well as providing professional advice and tips.”

Fraser Jeffrey Finance works closely with a number of lenders to

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“With interest rates increasing we’re seeing people come back for a mortgage review in hope of getting a lower interest rate or a more competitive offer,” Brooke added.

“If you shop around for a cheaper electricity bill or lower car insurance repayments, you must consider seeing what options there are for your home loan too.

“As we approach peak property buying season the team is working harder than ever to get the best loan that suits the needs of their clients.

“They are committed to ensuring that customers’ needs are placed first and foremost.”

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Gardening for the birds and bees PLANTS and flowers are not just here for our enjoyment - they are crucial for birds and insects as well.

A few well-chosen species will add a special element to your garden and there are many varieties of birds in our area that will appreciate some extra plant options like Blue wrens, Parrots and Lorikeets, Thornbills, Pardalotes, Honeyeaters, Finches and Firetails just to name a few.

You may even be inspired to take part in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count from October 17 to 23 - if so, head to https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/ for more details.

These lovely birds rely on a variety of plant types to survive throughout the year.

From seed producing plants and nectar laden flowers, to insect attracting species - the more plant variety in your garden, the more varied bird species you will enjoy.

While birds are beautiful to look at, bees and other insects are crucially important to the biodiversity in your garden, and the broader environment.

These days, when so many people are growing their own fruit and vegies at home, a balance of beneficial insects is important in keeping pest insects in check.

A single ladybug will eat around 5,000 aphids in its lifetime.

Other fascinating insects to look out for are hoverflies, praying mantis, butterflies, dragonflies, honeybees

and native bees.

Some beautiful, hardy plants that pull double duty by supporting these birds and insects are listed below.

Trees and larger shrubs: eucalypts, banksias, bottlebrush, sheoaks, tea trees, wattles, hakeas, lilly pillies and buddleias (buddleja).

Medium and small shrubs: grevillea, kunzea, native hibiscus, wax flowers, eremophilas, correas, crowea, salvias, rosemary and lavender.

Low growing plants, grasses and herbaceous perennials: tussock grasses, kangaroo and wallaby grasses, mat rushes, native and exotic daisies, borage, dill, parsley, basil, sunflowers, kangaroo paw and Queen Anne’s lace.

Also remember to provide water points and habitat if possible.

Bees will drown in water bowls if they get stuck so try a shallow dish with some pebbles or rocks in it.

Place in a protected place, out of the wind.

Large birds like to have a dip in deeper bird baths, place out of reach of predators like cats.

Remember that birds and insects can become reliant on your water source through the heat of summer, so be sure to keep them filled.

Bee hotels have become a bit of a trend and they are very useful for native bees and wasps.

Look online for how to make your own, it could be a fun project during the school holidays.

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