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FOCUS ON ELDORADO’S HISTORY ELDORADO Museum president Sue Phillips and member Don Stewart love their town. And they love its rich history. They, together with other volunteers, are helping keep both alive with a range of exhibitions taking pride of place in the museum.  Full story page 2. PHOTO: Nick Richards

TEEN SUPPORT REDEVELOPMENT of Wangaratta High School’s wellbeing centre should begin this term, with $500,000 in State Government funding set to make the long-held vision a reality. Wangaratta High School acting principal Michelle Bootes said the wellbeing centre had been shifted to its current location, in the school’s former VCE centre on the campus’ Phillipson Street side, in 2017 when

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buildings were relocated for the creation of the nearby oval. “This has been a makeshift wellbeing centre, so it will be wonderful having a great new facility with purpose-

built consulting rooms allowing greater privacy and confidentiality, and will make it a more welcoming place,” Ms Bootes said. The development will utilise most of the existing building, with the addition of a hospitality-grade kitchen, and an outdoor classroom, to make full use of its proximity to the school’s nearby community garden project.

The first stage of the community garden, which aims to provide practical hands-on learning opportunities and community engagement, was assisted by a $20,000 grant from the Federal Government in 2020. Additional funding will be required, and is being regularly sought through grant applications, to progress the plan further.

A number of community groups have expressed interest in being part of the community garden. “Once we have further funding for the community garden and have the garden established, produce grown by community groups will be able to be used by our students in the commercial kitchen, and then on-sold to the community,” Ms Bootes said.

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She said the school envisaged a shopfront opening onto Phillipson Street to enable this to happen. The new facility could also be part of the continued provision of food hampers to school families. Ms Bootes said rejuvenation of the wellbeing centre was a vital development, and would assist the important work of the school’s wellbeing team. ■ Continued page 2

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THE Eldorado Museum may be small, but it’s anything but overlooked. A point of pride for the town, with history filling the rooms of the old school building, the museum has come a long way from being just an idea to a well looked after, organised and properly archived space. Volunteer Don Stewart said his personal connection to the town and father’s past position on the original committee sparked his interest. “I’ve been volunteering for almost 10 years but I’ve lived in Eldorado since 1982 and my ancestors grew up here,” he said. My great-great grandfather Richard Maddern, who came to Eldorado in 1860, was a herdsman at the common in Eldorado which was a paid position to look after cows and animals on that land. “Joe Byrne and Aaron Sherritt from Ned Kelly’s gang stole a cow from there that belonged to the school and they went to jail for it so that’s my interesting connection to the museum, as it was the old school. “Eventually the school buildings were left vacant and it was suggested the community could take it over so they did and they decided to turn it into a museum to preserve agricultural equipment and things directly related to the town of Eldorado but also family history. “In recent times, over the last five years, we’re more discriminatory in what we do collect due to the limited space. “Over that time we’ve got involved with a curator, Rachel, who

PLENTY ON SHOW: Sue Phillips and Don Stewart with some of the early tools on show witihin the Eldorado Museum. PHOTO: Nick Richards volunteers for us and has got us into order with archiving items professionally in acid proof paper and proper boxes and we’ve received a number of grants over the years for purpose storage areas to preserve them properly. “The museum also obtained a grant to develop a website and just launched a new one; eldoradomuseum.com. “So we’ve turned a little eclectic group of exhibits into something that is fairly significant and will be there for the future.” Mr Stewart said the community was extremely proud of the museum and it is often referred to, resulting in lots of visitors, bus groups, Scout groups and school groups. “My favourite thing is when we have school groups,” he said. “We do activities with them and they hang out to come to the museum all year. “One thing we struggle with is

the need for volunteers. “We need people for the simple things like opening the museum on Sunday and sit for a couple hours; we’d open more if we had more volunteers. “The committee is small and down to a handful of people who drive it and spend hours at the museum, the band of people who look after it are so devoted and amazing.” Eldorado Museum president Sue Phillips said the space always has a variety of exhibitions on display, most for many months at a time. “The Tower Cabinet is one we change annually, currently it has photographic equipment; a variety of cameras and glass photos,” she said. “It’s not a big exhibition but some great old-style, early years photography items and next to that we have a photo booth area set up for people to dress up in costume and have a photoshoot to be part of the exhibition.

“We won’t change that until towards the end of the year. “Also featured are exhibitions on World War II, The Lodge, Eldorado women, Eldorado treasures about the local Milne family and a Gemstone cabinet. “Our wall display is Women in Business so we have a couple of stories of local women in the early 1860s and the businesses they ran.” Ms Phillips said the thing she loves the most about volunteering with the museum is the connection made with people. “I’ve been able to make connections with so many different families in doing research for people,” she said. “We do have reasonable information linking families and adding to stories or make more sense of their stories is great. “Being on duty at the museum and having groups through, chatting with people about the things they remember; just interaction with people. “I have such a passion for holding the story of where Eldorado came from and keeping that story going. “Now we’re continuing that story and that growth. “We do need volunteers to help out, the more the merrier. “Having people willing to volunteer, helping with working bees or on the door is lovely.” For more information or to volunteer, email hello@eldoradomuseum.com or call Sue on 5725 1542. The Eldorado Museum is open to the public from 2pm to 4.30pm on Sundays, and from 10am to 4pm on public holidays (providing sufficient volunteers).

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From page 1 School nurse Shannon Cleary and mental health practitioner Meagan Stratford said there was increased demand for services provided by the wellbeing centre, with rising levels of anxiety and depression particularly evident among younger students. Ms Cleary said making the space more welcoming would reduce any remaining stigma around accessing the centre, which offered practical information as well as referral to community support and specialists. Ms Bootes said a works program for the

redevelopment should be available by the end of this month, and it was hoped works would start later this term on what is anticipated to be a six month project. VITAL DEVELOPMENT: Wangaratta High School acting principal Michelle Bootes, school nurse Shannon Cleary and mental health practitioner Meagan Stratford near the school’s existing wellbeing centre, located along Phillipson Street, which will be redeveloped using a $500,000 State Government grant. PHOTO: Simone Kerwin

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Social housing approved A $13 million social housing development for disadvantaged people will go ahead at Templeton Street in Wangaratta following unanimous approval by councillors at this week’s February meeting. The development will consist of 44 one, two and three bedroom units in three separate four-storey buildings (ground floor to level three). Uniting Care Vic/Tas sought a permit to re-develop an existing facility they own and operate in Wangaratta and it will provide housing to disadvantaged people, replacing an existing 16 flats which will be demolished.

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The units will have 20 car parks provided for renters, along with parking spaces for 40 bicycles. Some 13 objections were received, with some letters of support, and North East Water and the Country Fire Authority did not object to the development. Cr Jack Herry said according to planning provisions there was no exclusion of such structures in the area and noted there is a lot of

impetus and support to increase densification and to make better use of the limited space in the city. Based on the local planning policy within the planning scheme Cr Herry said it was a “pretty robust” proposal that stacks up and ticks a lot of boxes. “It’s providing a much needed form of housing and increasing diversity of options for our community and we have to remember particularly people who are vulnerable members of our community and don’t stand a lot of chances in the broader housing market,” he said.

“The design will change the amenity, feel and look of that area, however, I feel that the design is considered and the material and the aesthetic of the building (design) has gone to a fair degree to ensure it fits in and pays respect to the other features of the mixed commercial 1 zone.” He also noted that a submission suggested there would be undesirable people living in the units but he warned that it was “a dangerous road to travel” to offer community dialogue that was seated in prejudice. There was some conjec-

ture over the lack of car parking in the area but Cr Herry believes it will be a development that will not place a huge emphasis on cars and people owning cars. “I believe there are 40 bicycle parking spaces, double the amount of car parks, and a lot of the people might not be car owners or realise there is no need to own a car when you’re in such close proximity to services,” he said. Cr Irene Grant said this type of housing is “the way of the future” and she was heartened by the fact Uniting Care will be the managers of the building.

“It’s something that we need, we need to support, and our planning scheme allows it.” Cr Dave Fuller said the overall outcome is that we have a safe and welcoming community where “we are lifting our fellow citizens up”. Mayor Dean Rees said one of the major things to come out of these discussions is that everyone deserves the safety and the dignity of a home. Cr Harry Bussell said every compassionate community needs to have affordable housing for everyone. “Looking at this from a planning point of view there was no reason to object to this,” he said.

JOIN THE HAPPY TEAM: Red Cross patient transport service volunteers (from left) Jill Farquhar, Paul Huhn, Bernie Holmes, Tammy Grounds and Rae Wilson. PHOTO: Shane Douthie

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THEY’RE MADE ROUND TO GO ‘ROUND: Fr David Still and son Thomas (12) gear up for the Neighbourhood Pancake Tuesday event to be held on March 1 at St Michael’s Anglican Church, on the corner of Appin and O’Leary Streets in Wangaratta. The all-ages event - a traditional way to mark Shrove Tuesday before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday - will run from 4pm to 7pm. Activities will include pancake tossing for children. “We welcome anyone to come along and join us,” Fr David said. For more information, phone 5721 6692. PHOTO: Nick Richards

VOLUNTEER drivers and clients of the local Red Cross patient transport service received a boost last week with the arrival of a new vehicle. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid will help the volunteers continue their service of transporting Red Cross provides a door to door transport service for eligible clients (often several in one day) from their homes to and from essential medical appointments locally and in Melbourne. Local Red Cross patient transport service convenor Jill Farquhar welcomed the arrival of the Toyota but added she would love to see more volunteers join the local team. “Like many community groups, our members are

getting on in age so we would dearly love to see some younger faces; especially from people who are comfortable driving in Melbourne,” Jill said. Volunteers must hold a current and valid driver’s licence but in return you’ll help improve the quality of life and wellbeing of people who are elderly by connecting them with essential health services. Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the world’s largest humanitarian network. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information call Jill on 0427 500 940.

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Fun times ahead thanks to generous sponsors THERE is only three weeks to go before the Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run 2022, presented by the Wangaratta Chronicle and Garry Nash & Co Real Estate. “The sponsors who have recommitted or come on board for the first time this year come from a variety of backgrounds and industries, which is really fantastic,” Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run event manager Karen Mayhew said. “It shows that many different areas of the community want to get involved and commit to the goal of moving more frequently, while having fun at the same time.” For major event sponsor, Garry Nash & Co. Real Estate, their commitment to sponsorship for sporting activities support goes back decades and includes support for the Wangaratta Athletics Carnival. “We believe it is to the benefit of our community to encourage families, individuals and businesses to be active in any way possible,” Garry Nash said. “By sponsoring those events we try to get our whole community involved so that we are all fitter, healthier and happier. “Our association with North East Media goes right back to the days when we jointly sponsored the Wangaratta Triathlon events with the swim out at what used to be known as Lake Mokoan, a bike ride in to the HP Barr Reserve, now the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre, and finishing off with a run out to Killawarra and back.” Staff members of the five sponsored races are looking forward to getting among the racers as they participate themselves.

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Heath Lloyd from Wangaratta Engineering participates in the 10km event, so is happy to sponsor that event specifically. “This is my third year sponsoring the 10km event and the Marathon and Fun Run is a great event for the Wangaratta community and beyond as it gets people out and moving,” Heath said. “You can participate at your own pace, whether that is race pace or just a Sunday stroll.” Two of the sponsors have come on board for the first time in 2022 after COVID-19 saw the cancellation in 2021 with Wangaratta Benalla Motor Group to sponsor the 5km event and Merriwa Industries the Community Teams. Wangaratta Benalla Motor Group dealer principal Dean Jacob said that their employees and customers are made up of the Wangaratta community so he felt it important to get involved and give back to the community. “We chose to sponsor the 5km event because it is a great opportunity for families and friends to get out and amongst it and enjoy a walk, jog or run together,” Dean said. “You don’t have to be an elite athlete to be involved anyone can do it - what better way to spend a Sunday morning?” Jo Maples from Merriwa Industries said that the Community Teams event captures the spirit of having fun, participation, inclusion and celebrates being ac-

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INVOLVED: Dean Jacob from Wangaratta Benalla Motor Group participated in the City 2 City last weekend in Albury Wodonga and looks forward to his team participating in the Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run where they are sponsoring the 5km event. tive and healthy as a team; whether that be as a family, workplace, social group or sporting team. “The Wangaratta Fun Run is such a great community event and brings together people from all backgrounds and abilities,” Jo said. “At Merriwa, we celebrate our differences, embrace our diversity, and support

one another as a team so this event aligns with our brand and we are proud to be a sponsor. “We are also excited to be entering a Merriwa team for the first time and provide the opportunity to bring people across our Merriwa divisions (Timbers, Packaging, Park Lane Nursery and Community Services)

together to promote health and wellbeing. “Bringing people together is something we value so much, and we have missed this as a community over the past 18 months, so to have this back ‘up and running’ is fantastic to see,” Jo added. RJ Sanderson is sponsoring the 2km Primary School

Challenge for the fourth year and have been connected to the overall event for more than a decade. “We believe the event is a great way to encourage kids to be active,” Justin Timms said. “The Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run is a fantastic community event, bringing together people of all ages and fitness. “The vibe is friendly and inviting and the event promotes an active community and brings visitors to the area.” Margaret Hurd from Wangaratta Remedial Massage co-sponsored the Male Marathon event in 2017 and has sponsored the Half Marathon since 2018. “I remember my first year when I was asking people where they came from there were runners from Benalla, Shepparton and Melbourne plus the occasional international traveller,” Margaret said. “They were so excited to take part and it’s a great community event that generates a lot of interest and excitement. “Locals come to support their friends and also enjoy the entertainment on offer as well as the great offerings from the coffee van.” For further information or to register for any of the events, visit https://wangarattamarathon.com.au/ or call into the Wangaratta Chronicle to fill in a registration form and pay the entry fee. Parents of primary school participants can enter via forms which have been provided to their school office or online, remember to nominate you child’s school when registering.

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Seeking youth foyer funding A CONSORTIUM will drive development of an $11.4 million Education First Youth (EFY) Foyer to be built adjacent to the Wangaratta GOTAFE campus on Docker Street. The partnership will seek funding to build and operate the foyer that aims to provide accommodation for young people while they study. The consortium consist-

ing of GOTAFE, NESAY Inc, Uniting Housing (Victoria) Limited and Brotherhood of St Laurence will collaborate under a formal joint working arrangement. All members of the consortium have a long history of providing support to young people, housing services, service development, research knowledge and mainstream educa-

tional expertise. GOTAFE chief executive officer Travis Heeney said they are delighted to be working with such outstanding partners with strong local ties and established proven programs. Diverse, strong, and effective community connections and partnerships are essential to the success of the EFY Foyer model.

Wangaratta has no youth refuge and little supported accommodation for young people while they study. Recent data published by the Youth Affairs Council Victoria found 26 per cent of people who experience homelessness are aged 12 to 24, while this age group makes up only 16 per cent of the population. “We need to provide a

safe, secure education pathway for our youth so they can achieve their goals and participate fully in our communities,” Mr Heeney said. The EFY Foyer initiative will include the project management and construction of a three-level building combining 40 individual studio apartments with community living spaces. It will provide young peo-

ple (16 -24 years) experiencing or at risk of homelessness accommodation while undertaking education, training and employment opportunities to expand on their capabilities and build life skills. The project is shovel ready pending capital funding, which is being sought through Homes Victoria, for Youth Housing Initiatives.

Celebrate International Women’s Day in Merriwa Park

MERRIWA Park is the perfect place to celebrate International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8 as the community comes together for an outdoor breakfast event. The event will be hosted by Mandy Hogan, Women’s Health physiotherapist and founder of Connect with Compassion, and supported by the Rural City of Wangaratta under funding from the Victorian State Government’s Primary prevention of violence against women in bushfire-affected communities grants program. Connect with Compassion believes that all girls and women should be able access training and education that promotes opportunity for improving their future well-being in physical and mental health. In many developing coun-

tries education for girls is a privilege, not a right. Mandy and co-founder Liz Phillips have a vision to empower women across the globe with mindful compassion, kindness and gratitude. With this, they raise funds to donate to organisations and charities that serve to improve access for marginalised women to gain an education and economic independence. So far, by donating to scholarships in the organisation Baliwise, they’ve supported five impoverished young Indonesian women to receive vocational training in hospitality skills. Additionally, sales of the White Scarf of Compassion have allowed a young Nepalese woman who suffered hardship as a street-kid to

be now fulfilling her dream in studying a tertiary nursing degree, so that she can also nurture others with compassion. Mandy will be joined by independent MP for Indi, Helen Haines, and Bpangerang woman, Jiarra Atkinson, to discuss their experiences and visions for creating women’s equality. “Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day,” Mandy said. “We can all help break down bias, stereotyping and gender discrimination in our communities, our workplaces, our schools, TAFEs and universities. Together, we can all break the bias - on International Women’s Day and beyond. “The event will provide an opportunity to connect with community and is an

important fundraising effort that supports educational training programs which can empower marginalised women to break free from the binds of poverty, stereotype and discrimination. “More importantly, the early outdoor breakfast creates a magic mindful morning with a spotlight on courageous women taking action for equality.” There will be a light breakfast and tea and coffee to follow the speaker presentations. For those with time for some mindful movement, feel free to share a short Tai Chi Qigong session in the park with Mandy. Tickets $30. Bookings essential. Light breakfast to follow speaker presentations. https://www.trybooking. com/BXMZY.

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ers, were sworn in under improper delegation by Acting Assistant Commissioners. Under the former Police Regulation Act 1958, no delegation from the Chief Commissioner had been required for their deputies to appoint Acting Assistant Commissioners, who were made responsible for swearing in police graduates. A Victoria Police spokesperson was unable to confirm whether any Wan-

AN administrative error will see more than 1000 police officers across the state re-sworn in, after a legislation change in 2014 meant a number of graduating officers were granted policing powers under incorrect delegation. Following amendments to the Victoria Police Act eight years ago, some 1076 Victorian police officers, as well as 157 protective services officers and 29 custody offic-

garatta officers had been improperly sworn in during the eight year period. “All impacted officers have been advised and will be re-sworn in by an Assistant Commissioner before commencing their next operational shift,” the spokesperson said. “Victoria Police is working closely with government to resolve the matter - work is already under way to update the Victoria Police Act and

retrospectively correct the administrative error.” Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said updates to the existing legislation would be introduced to State Parliament at the next sitting day, while both the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) and the Office of Public Prosecutions had been notified of the error. He did not anticipate ongoing or completed criminal

court proceedings would be impacted, and said officers had continued to act in accordance with the training they had received. “There is no doubt they have acted in good faith by performing their duties in the belief they were correctly sworn in or affirmed and they have my full support,” he said. “We are confident this administrative error will be corrected next month and

there will be no ongoing ramifications for impacted staff or any of their court matters. “If someone wants to contest a matter, we would adjourn it and step through and analyse the specifics of that. “It may be that an officer, who comes within the scope of what we’ve been discussing here, is with another police officer who is not so affected and therefore the arrest may be totally valid. “There’s a whole range of scenarios.”

Rods are coming from near and far By SHANE DOUTHIE HEADTURNING hot rods and customised vehicles will be coming from around the region for the Wangaratta Rod and Custom Club’s 21st annual rod run, and show and shine on the March 11 long weekend. Ian Cooke and Neil Sinclair from Benalla will both attend and feature their vehicles in the show and shine on Sunday, March 13 at the Wangaratta showgrounds. Ian will bring his 1934 Ford V8 five window coupe, a custom car he began working on 33 years ago which took 12 years of effort to get on the road.

“It was only in bits and pieces when I got it,” Ian said. “It was my first rod, I was about 38 when I started. “I always had an interest in them but never did anything about it until then.” He is about three quarters of the way through rebuilding a second car, a 1934 Ford roadster, which he expects to complete by the end of the year. Ian encouraged others who had an interest in rod and custom cars to get involved. “What I like about the club is the camaraderie,” Ian said. “There are people there who have been members from the word go and they

have a lot of knowledge they can share with anyone thinking of getting involved.” Neil will be bringing his 37 Ford, one of a stable of a dozen rods he has built up over the last 20 odd years. “It started back in my younger days with a Holden EH station wagon,” he said. “I’m originally from Melbourne and it was just a thing we did back then. “I’ve built two of the station wagons but then I got married and we were into ski racing; that took up a lot of time and money but things change and you get older and we decided to get back into the cars.” The show and shine runs

from 2pm to 5pm on March 13 when the public can get up close to these magnificent machines all for a gold coin donation and also see and hear them as they do a lap on the bitumen around the precinct. If someone turns up on the day in a customised car they could even be invited to join the display (for a $10 entry fee). Entry is by gold coin donation. For further information on the rod run, and show and shine or information about joining the club contact Darren Proctor on 0412 098 351 or email wangarattahotrodclub@outlook.com.

HOT ROD CONNECTION: Neil Sinclair’s 1937 Ford (left) next to Ian Cooke’s 1934 V8 Ford, both from Benalla, will be at the Wangaratta Rod and Custom Club show and shine on Sunday, March 13. PHOTO: Benalla Ensign

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Wrong place for a major transport depot

THE major redevelopment of the Wangaratta High School wellbeing centre could not have come at a better time. Following two years of COVID-19 lockdowns and uncertainty, mass media reports of potential war in Europe, politicians peddling fear on all range of matters to try and gain an election advantage, the pressure on young people is as bad as it’s been for decades. Throw in the uncertain future they may feel for the future regarding home ownership, employment, climate change, the energy crisis and the usual problems and challenges felt by teenagers and you can see why more support is needed. The establishment of a community garden will help give the students an invaluable tool to not only find escape from their worries and help clear their minds now but for the rest of their lives. There are very few people who enjoy gardening who don’t have a positive outlook on life. Our community is familiar with the importance of wellbeing for all ages and the need to teach lessons on grit and resilience as well as providing a secure, private avenue for students to talk about their life in general. This centre will provide all that as well as a further connection to the community via a proposed shopfront to on-sell their goods created by the community garden. This in turn can bring comfort and solace to others including the potential provision of food hampers. And like all good deeds, the giver’s mental health and wellbeing receives an instant lift by helping others. For too long the message was “toughen up”, thankfully we have evolved far beyond that.

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THE vigorous criticism and response to my previous letter was not unexpected. It clearly shows they do not know what is happening in the countries mentioned by them. By Googling “European energy crisis” (https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/10/05/energycrisis-europe-electricity-gas-renewable-us/) it will tell you costly problems are now experienced in Europe and England, and similar systems we are putting in place in Australia cause energy shortages and increased costs like happened in Victoria (https://tinyurl.com/AusEngyCost). In Europe, if it wasn’t for importing nuclear power from France (who are building six more nuclear power stations) and gas from Russia, these electrical grids would fall over. We still have some backup at present, but not when shutting down major coal fired power stations. Batteries only supply hours’ worth of electricity and they can catch fire even when not actually producing power (eg Geelong fire recently). The abandoned Porsche car carrier, on fire in the Pacific, is just another example of these (https://tinyurl.com/toxiccars). As Germany scrambles to secure the gas needed to prevent their wind and solar

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I REFER to an article in the Chronicle on Friday, February 18 titled “Truck depot set to grow”. This article in no way reflects the concerns of the residents who live in and around Pyles Lane. Rouse Transport have lodged an application to RCoW to expand their business when I believe they should not be conducting a business at all on this site due to the fact that the land it is situated on is zoned Farming. There are also many other concerns of this business expanding including road safety (100kph Greta Rd and a Hume Freeway offramp), the number of transport movements in and out of Pyles Lane per day, neighbourhood amenity, and also that they propose to install a 69,000lt above ground fuel cell to refuel transports. The existing use rights previously granted by RCoW, was restricted to a small area that RCoW defined as Area A (refer the site plan in the application). Rouse Transport are now seeking to expand their working site into Area B and C which is much larger than Area A. Area B and C are excluded from the existing use rights Historically speaking a transport company has occupied this site for many years and the business sold to Rouse Transport in recent times. However, the truck movements conducted by the previous owner was miniscule compared to what Rouse Transport are proposing. One would think that there would be a more suitable site for Rouse Transport to conduct their business, than on land zoned Farming. I respectively ask RCoW to very carefully consider all the information and evidence submitted by residents in the Pyles Lane vicinity in relation to this planning application, and to reject the application. Susan Wheeler, Laceby

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ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON: Norm Benton, and Peter and Hannie Brick were among those who took the opportunity to attend a community meal hosted by Eldorado Senior Citizens Club recently. The event is held every second month at the Eldorado Community Hall. The club also runs carpet bowls competitions each Thursday from 12.45pm. PHOTO: Nick Richards ‘powered’ grid from total collapse, Vladimir Putin is laughing all the way to the bank. England has actually paid wind farms over 650 million pounds to stop producing excessive power at times. Gas can still account for more than 50 per cent of their supply on windless days when the sun isn’t shining. The France/England Channel powerline is currently being repaired due to a large overload. It should come as no surprise. Europe’s “sudden” energy fragility is the result of the same misguided politics-overengineering approach to climate change, that sent California into rolling blackouts last summer. Perhaps in a much grander scale. I have a solution to the energy system. Let us be sensible, stop listening to some politicians and radical Greens, and use energy systems wisely. Do not shut down coal fired power stations until there are real replacements. The mistakes in Europe show that this needs to happen here. John Vance, Wangaratta

Renewable energy can power us 100% AUSTRALIA will completely power itself with renewables because it is the cheapest and healthiest alternative. There may be engineering, financial and social challenges, but we will meet them. In a likely world first, I think of the order of the Wright Brothers’ flights in 1903, South Australia led the world by making 101 per cent of its electricity from solar and wind over six and a half days last year. Progress with aircraft was quick, with planes being weapons less than 15 years after the first 12 second flight. Given current proven renewable generation technologies and 21st century capabilities, a 100 per cent renewable powered Australia may be little more than normal progress. The people who run our electricity system reckon we can do it. The Australian Energy Market Operator’s CEO says running the electricity grid on 100 per cent renewable energy at any time of the day is likely by 2025.

The Clean Energy Council is confident we can do it by 2030 particularly if politicians will get behind the effort . Some state governments reckon we can go beyond 100 per cent. The Tasmanian Liberal government has a 200 per cent target for 2030, South Australia’s Liberal government wants 500 per cent. Other knowledgeable folk are even more ambitious, talking in the 400 -700 per cent range. What’s in it for us? Powering our lives with clean, homegrown energy will make us healthier and wealthier. Imagine how much we’ll care about the price of petrol when we drive electric cars fuelled from our rooftops. Is 100 per cent renewables in the near future even a real challenge? Maybe just of our will power. John Naylor, Wangaratta

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NOTE: Comments as they appear online, without corrections. FACEBOOK users this week commented on a $300m plan to boost renewable energy projects throughout regional Australia. Angus Calder: Next time you see a politician or anyone else trying to convince you that renewable energy is cheaper than coal or gas remember this. The reason they are ‘cheaper’ is because our tax dollars are being spent subsidizing them rather than building hospitals, roads, railways, schools or other things

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we actually need. If solar and wind was so profitable then they wouldn’t need taxpayers to subsidize them. Josh McPhee: Angus Calder Over $12b in subsidies to fossil fuels and energy prices only increasing. Compared to about $7.8b in renewable. That’s a fair gap and amount that could go on those things we actually need. Lisa Delahunty Peach: So I take it when our jobs go to foreign enterprises & our food sources are grown overseas

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MPs urge state’s support for country newspapers continue

By SHANE DOUTHIE THE Victorian Government has guaranteed public notices will continue to be published in regional and local newspapers, committing to amend proposed laws to allow the memos to move online. The omnibus bill, which passed the Labor-dominated lower house in January, would have negated a requirement for public notices to be published in print newspapers and relocate them “to approved alternative publication” websites. But Premier Daniel Andrews allayed those fears

on Wednesday, saying his government would amend the bill in the upper house to guarantee notices are still published in regional and local newspapers. “Whilst we had intended to enshrine that effort, in regulations and subordinate instruments, we will put this matter beyond doubt,” he said in a response to independent Shepparton MP Suzanna Sheed during Question Time. “We will put these matters beyond doubt by an amendment. “So that there is complete clarity: not only are we the government that has supported regional media more

than any government in the state’s history, but there can be no doubt that that will continue to be our policy.” Two local MPs were among a growing call to the State Government to maintain support for country newspapers in the Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2021. Liberal MP for Benambra Bill Tilley said the loss of revenue would have jeopardised the viability of many regional papers because, in simple terms, it moves the publication requirements of certain government matters online. “There has been almost zero consultation with the

papers or the people in our smaller towns,” he said. “What we know is that not everyone is tapping away at their computer or on their phone - some don’t even have computers or smart phones. “How will they get the latest details of council planning applications, developments, liquor licences or other matters. “These papers are a vital part of the community - they are often the champions of these communities, to think they could be silenced is unforgivable. Derryn Hinch Justice Party MP Tania Maxwell also had concerns about

the proposed legislation. “I know thousands of people rely on our regional newspapers to keep up to date on local issues and information,” Ms Maxwell said. “Despite the big shift to digital platforms, these publications remain a vital source of information in our communities. “We’ve strongly advocated for a commitment that public and other statutory notices be published in print. “I’m pleased the government has listened to MPs’ and regional media concerns and will bring an amendment to this bill that

secures the continued publication of notices in local newspapers.” The types of notices included matters relating to permits, approvals and licences (like liquor licence applications, planning permits, water allocations and licences), publication of an amendment, codes of practice, determinations, orders, declarations, proposals, inquiries, invitations for submissions, sales of entitlements, matters related to unclaimed property, landowners seeking to sell unclaimed goods, amendment of gas and electricity tariffs, and matters relating to trusts, board meetings etc.

It’ll be great day out for all By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE AN iconic line-up of First Nations talent will rock Shepparton at an outdoor concert this weekend, aiming to raise awareness and support for the journey towards Treaty in Victoria. The community event is being held by the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria to coincide with a by-election in which Aboriginal people in the state’s North East will choose who will represent them in the Treaty process. The concert line-up is set to be one of the best gathered in Victoria in recent years with Uncle Archie Roach, who is from the region, one of the many big names. Hometown star, Briggs, will also get a hero’s welcome with the rapper sure to get the concert jumping. Closing off the line-up is Yothu Yindi - the iconic band that created an anthem for the movement and took the Treaty message from the Northern Territory to the world. Co-chair of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, and proud Nira illim bulluk

man of the Taungurung nation, Marcus Stewart, said after such a tough couple of years in Victoria, it was time to celebrate. “What a line up,” he said. “From established musical heroes to cutting-edge new talent, the day will have something for everyone. “We’re really excited to be back out in community and celebrating our culture and music again. Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are enrolled with the Assembly will be given free entry to the concert. Eligible people can enrol at any time online at firstpeoplesvic/org/enrol. Non-Aboriginal people and those who aren’t enrolled will be able to purchase tickets to see this deadly line-up for only $50. Bangerang and Wiradjuri Elder and co-chair of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, Geraldine Atkinson, said the key to having a good time will be ensuring that everyone follows the COVID-safe rules. “A lot of work has gone into the event to make sure it can go ahead in keeping

with all of the best health advice,” she said. “We’ve even arranged for our friends at the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) to bring the mobile vaccination clinic to the event, so you’ll be able to come along for an awesome day of music, show your support for Treaty, have your say by casting your vote in the by-election, and to top it all off you can also get your booster while you’re at it. Tickets are now on sale at www.TreatyDayOut.com. A COVID-safe plan will be in place to help protect concert goers at the outdoor venue. Attendees will need a valid vaccination certificate to gain entry and are required to wear a mask at all times unless eating or drinking. The event team continues to monitor the COVID situation and will make any necessary changes if public health advice changes. The event will be held at the Aboriginal communityrun Rumbalara Football Netball Club at 20 Mercury Dr from 2pm to late.

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Australia signs off on Russian sanctions AUSTRALIA has formally signed off on a range of sanctions against Russia following its threats towards Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognised the independence of two Moscowbacked rebel regions and ordered the deployment of Russian forces as “peacekeepers”. Ukraine has declared a state of emergency as shelling intensified in eastern Ukraine and there are reports of convoys of military equipment moving through the region from the direction

of the Russian border. Prime Minister Scott Morrison met with Governor-General David Hurley on Thursday to approve the first tranche of sanctions against Russia. The sanctions, aimed at Russian banks and individuals of strategic and economic importance, will become law from Friday and come into effect at the end of March. Mr Morrison said the sanctions would send a message about the cost of Russia’s aggression. But he admitted he did not expect the sanctions would

lead to Russia withdrawing troops. “The reason we’re doing this is there must be a price for the unprovoked, unlawful, unwarranted and unjustified attacks and threats and intimidation that has been imposed by Russia on Ukraine,” he said. “This cannot be a consequence-free action by Vladimir Putin and the Russian regime.” Additional sanctions and a larger list of individuals remains on the cards, with Australia preparing to move in lockstep with the UK and

US against Russia. Eight members of Russia’s security council are covered in the first tranche of Australia’s sanctions, including travel bans and finance freezes. “We have plenty left in the tank when it comes to further actions we would take if and when the violence is escalated by Russia,” Mr Morrison said. “The most potent form of those sanctions are the targeted ones to the individuals. Our list is longer than the eight (members) and we will be working closely to develop the case that will enable us to take

further actions against others.” Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, is monitoring suspicious transactions as it continues to regulate potential breaches of Australian and foreign sanctions. It regulates over 16,000 financial sector businesses. But Defence Minister Peter Dutton said stronger action from China could deter Russia from going into Ukraine but it has so far refused to act. “The Chinese government has the ability, the relationship, to stop president Putin in his tracks,” he told 2GB.

OUT OF POCKET: Relief funds for the devastating 2019-20 bushfires failed to reach some of NSW’s hardest-hit areas.

“But of course, they’ve done the complete opposite. They’ve provided words of encouragement.” Russia’s ambassador hit back at the sanctions, accusing Australia of being indifferent to discrimination faced by Russian speakers. In a statement, the embassy said the decision to recognise the Donetsk and Luhansk regions on humanitarian grounds to “protect” civilians, including hundreds of thousands of Russian nationals. -AAP, with reporting from Reuters

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NSW grants system ‘open to abuse’: report RELIEF funds for the victims of the devastating 2019-20 bushfires failed to reach some of the state’s hardest-hit areas, a report into the NSW government’s grants system has found. Urgent reform to the system is needed, the Public Accountability Committee warns in its report tabled in parliament on Thursday. There were widespread failures in the way grants were handed out by the NSW government, which used taxpayer money for political

gain in a system that is “open to abuse” the final report found. The system had shown a “complete failure” to detect fraud, Greens MP and committee chair David Shoebridge said. Some $16 million worth of fraudulent grants had been handed out in NSW, while a further $40 million worth were being sought by “bikie gangs”, he said. The government only intercepted these applications after media whistleblowers alerted

authorities, he said. “The government’s fraud control measures are rudimentary at best,” Mr Shoebridge said. “One of their primary fraud control measures continues to be an Excel spreadsheet.” The bushfire-impacted areas of the Central Coast, Blue Mountains and Ballina did not receive any stage-one funding through the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery packages. That is despite those areas respec-

Qantas widens loss but outlook improving QANTAS has widened its half-year loss as the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns and emergence of the Omicron variant in late-2021 weighed on its finances. Australia’s national carrier on Thursday reported an underlying pre-tax loss of $1.28 billion for the six months to December 3, compared with the $1 billion loss sustained a year ago. Revenue rose 32 per cent to $3.07 billion, boosted by a record performance in its freight business and a rebound in travel bookings when domestic borders

reopened in the December quarter after lockdowns. “Most of Australia was in lockdown for several months of the first half, so the loss we’ve announced today isn’t surprising but it is frustrating,” group chief executive Alan Joyce said on Thursday. “It’s been a real rollercoaster.” By 1130 AEDT, Qantas shares were down 2.2 per cent at $5.23 in a weak Australian market. The airline said it had prepared for a jump in holiday demand as the Delta variant

lockdowns receded by recalling about 11,000 employees in December. But the swift spread of the Omicron variant - which resulted in widespread closures and restrictions across Australia forced it to cut capacity. “The impact of Omicron has pushed everything out by around six months from where we thought we would be,” Mr Joyce told reporters on a post-earnings call. Domestic capacity across Qantas and its budget arm Jetstar was at 42 per cent of pre-COVID levels in the December half. -AAP

tively receiving $163 million, $65 million and $4.2 million worth of economic damage from bushfires. The report found the way bushfire funds were allocated was “politically driven” and the decisions were made after an inquiry drew attention to systemic pork-barrelling in NSW. The government was also found to have “improperly” allocated grants from the Regional Cultural Fund overwhelmingly to coalition seats.

The report also found arts grants were pork-barrelled by the coalition in 2020, with the majority of funds going to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. A pool of 222 grant applicants was reduced to just six after the former arts minister Don Harwin reallocated funding to the SSO, which had not applied for grants. Mr Harwin had overridden “detailed recommendations” from his department, Mr Shoebridge said. -AAP

Vic scorns fed govt call for kids vax push VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews has scorned Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt over his suggestion of a COVID-19 vaccination program in schools to boost rates and get masks off sooner in all classrooms. From Saturday, compulsory mask-wearing for Victorian high school students will be dumped but retained for pupils in years 3 to 6 due in part to the lower vaccination rate in children aged five to 11. Since the national paediatric vaccine rollout began on January 10, 54.5 per cent of

Victorians in that age group have had at least one dose That compares with a double-jab rate of 93.9 per cent for Victorians aged 12 and above. Mr Hunt said it would be hard for parents to understand why Victoria had opted to take a “different path” on school mask rules than NSW and Queensland, and offered a solution to boost vaccine take-up among primary school children. “The fastest way out is to have a school-based vaccination program,” he said on Wednesday.

“If this is about vaccination rates, which, as I say, are some of the highest in the world, then the best way to turbocharge those schoolbased vaccination rates is with a school-based program.” Mr Andrews scoffed at Mr Hunt’s advice, noting his government had already run pop-up vaccination hubs in schools. “Frankly, Victorians don’t take orders from Greg Hunt, the bloke who forgot to place an order for vaccines,” he told reporters on Thursday. -AAP

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Come and help the big clean up in Wangaratta By GRAHAM CLEMENTS WANGARATTA’S volunteers and council are getting ready to clean. They will be participating in a number of Clean Up Australia projects from Sunday, March 6. Those keen to lend a hand can help clean up along Bowser Road from 9am to 10.30am with the group meeting at North Wangaratta Recreation Reserve. Alternatively, Wangaratta council’s environment team and Clean Up Wangaratta invite the community to join them in cleaning up One Mile Creek while learning about the local wildlife, on Monday, March 7 at 5.30pm to 7pm. The Girl Guides also have a Clean Up project at Wangaratta Guide Hall on Tuesday, March 8, from 5pm to 6.30 pm. Andy Kimber of Clean Up Wangaratta will be one of those participating in the One Mile Creek project. “One Mile Creek is the worst local tributary for rubbish into the Ovens River,” Mr Kimber said. He worries that plastic bags and bottles flow from the creek into the river where they breakdown into micro-plastics and poison the wildlife and environment.

CLEAN UP CREW: Ready to do their bit are (from left) Crystal Speakman, Andy Kimber, John Naylor, Julie Sands, Jude Lowen and Linda White. Crystal Speakman, natural resource management and horticultural assistant at the Wangaratta council, wants to encourage the general population to get involved in cleaning up. “It’s important to keep our rivers and bush reserves beautiful,” Ms Speakman said. If you have noticed a rubbish laden area, you can create your

own Clean Up project by registering it on the Clean Up Australia website. For the One Mile Creek clean up, Wangaratta council asks that participants RSVP by March 2 at https://events.humanitix.com/ cuad2021_rcow or phone 5722 0888. For the Bowser Road and Guide Hall clean ups, register on

the Clean Up Australia website at cleanup.org.au. All community-based participants receive a free Clean Up kit, containing gloves and bags and other resources, with packs for individuals, families or groups available. Schools Clean Up Day is on Friday, March 4 and Business Clean Up Day is on Tuesday, March 1.

Women can punch up their strength By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE FOR International Women’s Day, the Strong Sisters Australia Movement is teaming up with Boxing Australia to bring a come and try day to Albury. The movement is offering come and try boxing events at gyms across Australia to get women stronger mentally and physically, with the aim to get one million Aussie women stronger physically and mentally in 2022. The Strong Sisters Movement is an impact campaign born from the AACTA award winning documentary Series, ‘Strong Women’, available on ABC iView and funded by Screen Australia, the ABC and Film Victoria. The series follows some of Australia’s strongest women in the sport of Strongman, and celebrates diversity and the power of inclusion through sport while shattering stereotypes and tackling women’s health issues. At Physical Phuture Albury, Albury on Saturday, March 12 from 10am to 12noon, International Women’s Day will be celebrated with a mini screening of the Strong Women documentary and boxing drills to punch up your strength. For more information visit https://www. strongwomendocumentary.com.

Come and try radio controlled cars NORTHEAST Radio Control Car Club will hold its next meeting on Saturday, March 5 from 10.30am to 1pm at the Mitchell Avenue track near the splash park. The club has cars available to try, or bring your own 1/10 scale electric car or truck. Racing takes place every second Saturday at this time. For more information, see the Northeast Radio Control Car Club Facebook page.

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Magpies welcome major change to their rooms WANGARATTA Magpies sportspeople are set to benefit from state-of-the-art change rooms as a result of funding secured as part of the Wangaratta Parklands Emergency Relief Capacity Upgrade. The showgrounds facilities received up to $2 million in support as part of recent federal bushfire relief funding, with sweeping upgrades set to be implemented to improve the day-to-day operation of the grounds. Works will see cubicles constructed in the new female-friendly rooms, after the existing rooms were deemed unfit for use by evacuees during the 2020/21 bushfire season. Former Magpies president Tony Goodison said the upgrades would revitalise facilities which had become “clearly the worst in the region”. “Because we’ve got so many user groups that use (the change rooms) now - junior league, netball, Murray Bushrangers - it’s used every day of the week and it’s over-utilised so we now need to expand that,” he said. “There were no cubicles, so now that we have female footballers and a larger netball group that need to use it as well, you need a lot more cubicles in change rooms. “There will also be meeting rooms in there to break up all the different groups that use the area we’ve been working on this for the

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MAJOR UPGRADE: Wangaratta Magpies sportspeople are excited to benefit from upgraded change rooms. Pictured this week are (from left) John Henry, Helen Haines (MHR, Indi), Joel Comensoli, Jack Holmes, Rose Henry, Tony Goodison and Ellyn O’Brien. last four or five years really, and we’ve got plans to redevelop the netball precinct as well.” Other changes to the sporting precinct will see upgrades made to the Wangaratta Rodeo Grounds, heating and air conditioning upgrades for the Sports Development Centre, an expansion to the Kennel Club building and the relocation of the Lions club building. Wangaratta-based Indi Independent Federal MP Helen Haines

oversaw the football and netball club’s application, and said it was important the clubrooms were up to standard in the event of another bushfire emergency. “I wrote a letter of support for the grant application and connected the club with Wangaratta Council to ensure they were included in the wider application for the parklands,” she said. “The upgrades will bring the club’s facilities up to standard,

with football and netball players benefiting every day of the week our players deserve the best facilities in the region, not the worst. “It also means in the case of another bushfire emergency requiring evacuation, they can open their doors and welcome those in need. “This is what bushfire recovery is all about - positive long-term changes that improve our everyday activities and allow us to respond better in emergencies.”

Regional education grants open APPLICATIONS for the Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships (RRES) programs are now open to more than 1000 eligible students across the nation. Scholarships of up to $18,000 are set to assist tertiary students from certificate IV through to PhD level, in an effort to further minimise barriers to education in rural areas. Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy said the RRES scheme was a valuable opportunity for regional citizens to chase their goals. “Since 2018 the Nationals and Liberals have funded the RRES program which has assisted more than 4000 regional and remote students attend university studies,” he said. “All students, regardless of whether they are from regional or remote communities, should be given the opportunity to follow their desired career paths without the added financial stress. “I strongly encourage all eligible students to apply.” To be eligible for the sixth round of RRES funding, applicants must:  meet Australia’s citizenship or residency requirements;  be commencing a new course of study in the same year as the relevant scholarship round;  can provide evidence of financial need; and  have a permanent home address in a regional or remote area. To apply, visit https://www. qtac.edu.au/rres-program.

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THE 85 riders that comprised the High Country Charity Ride for 2022 made a triumphant return to Wangaratta on Sunday, with a fundraising total exceeding $80,000 all the tonic that was needed to push them back into town. Set over four days, 500km and covering some of the most challenging but breathtaking scenery that the North East has to offer, the 40 cyclists from Wangaratta and 45 from Orange NSW were both weary and satisfied with their efforts that will see a significant donation going towards the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre.

“The guys were certainly motivated by the cause that we were raising money for, without doubt,” organiser Tim Briggs said. “The fact that quite a few riders have personally been touched by cancer themselves or loved ones and in some cases required the services of the cancer centre in Albury, made it all the more important.” The annual ride has had to endure false starts in the last two years, however, Mr Briggs was blown away by the support that the ride had received from locals. “Even through the pandemic of the last two years where we

were unable to get the charity ride off the ground, to receive the amazing support from local businesses as well as everyone’s willingness to donate money to the cause, makes all the hard work worth it.” When asked what was in store for next year’s High Country Charity Ride, Mr Briggs was bullish on how things may come together. “We will be looking at the same route we took this year but we are ideally looking at some more community interaction via local schools and other engaging fundraising concepts.” Next year will be the 10th anniversary of the event, with

the past seven of those spent in partnership with Tour de Cure. Tour de Cure is a charitable organisation that raises funds to support researchers, surgeons and clinicians who dedicate their lives to finding a cure for cancer. Their Signature Tour has become the stuff of legend in cycling fundraising tours and this year will see it pass through Wangaratta on March 15, as it makes its way from Geelong enroute to Canberra. The fundraising for this tour already sits over $1m, with $10,000 of that due to be forwarded to Northeast Health for some much needed equipment for oncology patients.

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The unobtrusive Buff-rumped Thornbill By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS THE Buff-rumped Thornbill is one of those little brown birds that bird observers often have difficulty identifying. These birds are usually unobtrusive as they hop about on the ground or among fallen timber, and flit about among the foliage of shrubs and trees. They are commonly found in small flocks, and they often form part of larger mixed-species feeding flocks, where up to a dozen different species of insect feeding birds flock to feed together. The upperparts of the Buffrumped Thornbill are wholly olivebrown except for a conspicuous buff-coloured patch on the rump and a blackish tail with a narrow buff-grey tip. Underneath they have an offwhite upper breast, grading to yellow-cream on the lower breast, which grades to buff-yellow on the belly. The forehead is buff-coloured

with cream-coloured scalloping, while the rest of the face is greyish olive-brown, merging to cream on the chin. Widespread in eastern mainland Australia, the Buffrumped Thornbill can be found from tropical Queensland south to Victoria and west to the Mount Lofty Ranges in South Australia. Buff-rumped Thornbills usually inhabit forests and woodlands dominated by eucalypts with an open understorey, often with grass or heathy plants in the undergrowth, and a layer of leaf litter. Unlike most other thornbills, Buff-rumped are usually only found in larger patches of native vegetation. For example, they are rarely seen in Wangaratta whereas are commonly found in the Warby, Killawarra and Chiltern Forests. Buff-rumped Thornbills forage mainly on insects and other small invertebrates, in a variety of sites, including among leaf litter on the ground, in the foliage of shrubs

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Arts and crafts market THE Wangaratta Self Made Market will be held at Apex Park in Wangaratta today from 4pm until 8pm. There will be handmade goods galore, as well as food, music and free family entertainment. All are welcome with entry by gold coin donation.

Chart toppers 1927 to perform AUSTRALIAN rock band 1927 will perform live at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre tonight at 7.30pm. The band’s debut album went five times platinum and stayed in the ARIA chart for 46 weeks and is still one of the top 10 most successful debut albums for an Australian artist. Performing classic songs like Compulsory Hero, Don’t Forget Me, That’s When I think of You and If I Could, tickets are available by visiting www.wpacc. com.au or from the box office.

Speedway action in Wangaratta ENJOY a night of racing action at the Wangaratta Speedway tomorrow. Gates open at 2pm with racing from 5pm featuring production sedans, sports sedans and more.

ArtMania exhibition is using ‘old school’ technology as inspiration THE ArtMania Visual Mix Tape exhibition is on now in the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre (WPACC) foyer. The exhibition showcases a collection of the studio artists’ favourite songs as highly expressive and colourful artworks. Some offer an abstraction guided by the music, others a more literal interpretation of the lyrics or title of the song. Artmania Wangaratta owner/director Shea O’Keefe said that the exhibition was quite an exciting challenge for some of the artists, who have not created work for a specific themed exhibition before. “We were invited by the Wangaratta Art Gallery to exhibit in conjunction with The Red Line - Sonic Adventurers, an exhibition from JOLT Arts, a Melbourne audio/visual art studio that operates very much in the same vein as Artmania,” Shea said. “The studio artists were given a brief and we workshopped their ideas in the studio to formulate their individual concepts for the theme.” Shea said that 11 ArtMania studio artists have contributed to the exhibition, with some completing multiple works. The opening of the artworks will be held today, Friday, February 25 at the WPACC from 2pm until 3.30pm. ArtMania is an inclusive space where

Meet and Cruise Day Saturday THE King River and District Fishing Club will hold its inaugural Meet and Cruise Day tomorrow, with entry $10 per vehicle which includes entry into the raffle. Drivers and riders of all makes and models will meet at 10am in Market Street in Moyhu before setting off at 11am and cruising up to Lake William Hovell for a barbecue lunch (with food and drinks available to purchase). Pre-purchase tickets are available at the Moyhu General Store, with the raffle to be drawn at 1.30pm at the lake, and more information by visiting the club on Facebook.

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artists’, that is that they have never been formally trained and are motivated by their own unique personal vision. The Visual Mixed Tape exhibition is running until March 8 and there is no cost to enter the WPACC to view the works on display.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND

Enjoy the talent of Amber Lawrence By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE THE Vine Hotel will again be alive with great music this weekend with five time Golden Guitar winning Amber Lawrence taking to the stage. Amber, and her trio, have stopped in Wangaratta as part of her Bring it Back Tour and the singer/songwriter said she “can’t wait”. “I’ve been a full time musician for nearly 15 years now and I’ve never played in Wangaratta, though I have visited, so I’m really excited,” she said. “My music career was really just by chance; I was given a guitar for Christmas one year, started writing songs, became half decent so I played to people and they wanted to hear more, then I did my first album, went to Tamworth, won the Golden Guitars. “And it all started with the gift of a guitar.” Amber said writing songs is a gift; to write something you feel strongly about, put it to music and have people listen is a real thrill. “I love being able to explain emotions, my first songs were broken heart songs which makes sense with country music, but I find lots of different things to

Wangaratta community market BUYERS and sellers are welcome to browse the Wangaratta community market which is held every Sunday at Avian Park in Newman Street. There will be a wide range of stalls showcasing plants, handmade items, second-hand goods, hats, moccasins, fruit and veg, tools, bric-a-brac and much more.

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AN exhibition curated by Ashlee Laing which brings together a selection of significant contemporary works from the Wangaratta Art Gallery and the Rural City of Wangaratta collections, is being held at the Wangaratta Art Gallery. It shines a spotlight on a rich and expertly curated collection established over the past 40 years with a diverse group of artists from across the nation represented. See it until April 14 in Gallery One.

GIFT OF THE GUITAR: The award winning country singer Amber Lawrence is coming to The Vine Hotel this weekend. write to connect to others,” she said. “When I get feedback from people telling me my song has helped them or reminds them of someone, it’s so special.” Amber said she was especially looking forward to playing at the Vine. “I know the Vine has a great live music culture and I’m expecting some people to turn up who may have heard of me as well as just music lovers,” she said.

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“Every show is so different, it could be anywhere and you’ll find every place has its charm. “Small town shows can be quite relaxed and fun, when you play an intimate venue like a pub you can tailor the show to the mood of the audience and it’s more interactive which I love.” Amber’s advice for any local aspiring musicians is to do as many gigs as you can, in front of strangers, family and friends, on live stream so you pressure yourself

into getting better. “The hardest part of the job is you have to fail in front of people, but you won’t get better unless you get out there and play to anyone who will listen,” she said. “I think I’ve done close to 10,000 gigs already and I’m always improving.” Amber will be playing at The Vine Hotel tomorrow from 8-10.30pm, to get tickets go to https://www.thevinehotel.net.au/ livemusic.

Transport / Owner Driver Operator Nu Fruit Pty Ltd, a Fresh Produce Wholesaler based in Wangaratta, is seeking expressions of interest for Truck Owner Drivers/Transport Operators to sub-contract the transportation of fresh produce across Victoria and Southern NSW. Nu Fruit Pty Ltd provides the Refrigerated Trailers and only the Prime Mover with Driver is required to be supplied. Operators must operate as an Incorporated entity, have own WorkCover policy covering their employees, and abide by safe driving practices. This is work on an ongoing basis, with good klms available, with 7 day payment terms. Vehicle reliability is critical.

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AN exhibition of works created during workshops held as part of the Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance (GANEAA) Across the Arts Forum last year is now on display at the Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre in Murphy Street. The Mullinmur Billabong Linocut Project was facilitated by local artist Anita Laurence and involved participants drawing, cutting and printing while on site at the Wangaratta wetland. Featuring a range of linocut prints, textiles works and more, it will be on display through February.

Casual Warehouse Positions Nu Fruit Pty Ltd, a local Fresh Produce Wholesaler are seeking highly motivated, trustworthy people who are physically ﬁt, have the capacity to work in a team environment and who are capable of working without direct supervision. Nu Fruit Pty Ltd, has a number of casual positions for an immediate start. The position requires amongst other tasks the packing of orders and all associated tasks. Drivers Licence is preferred. Some weekend work required. Award Wage Rates apply. The successful applicants will be employed on a casual basis.

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Wine down at Baileys tonight BAILEYS of Glenrowan Winery is extending its hours today from 5pm and invites you to enjoy the spectacular native garden accompanied with wood fired pizza, a glass of wine or two and live acoustic music by young musician, Tahli Gibson. The 2022 vintage season has just kicked off this week, which is a busy time for the organic vineyard and winery, harvesting grapes and commencing the process of winemaking. With above average rainfall over the summer the harvest is a bit later than usual, but the team are ready to get busy. The rain has also brought the native garden to life with

flowering purple and pink crepe myrtles, and towering Xanthorrhoea Grass trees. The native garden also attracts an abundance of native fauna including butterflies, lizards, finches and wrens. “Visitors are often surprised to find such an oasis at Baileys of Glenrowan,” Shelley Hutchins, Baileys of Glenrowan venue manager, said. “The grounds are a focal point of the winery and all the staff passionately care for the grounds like they would their own backyard. Visitors never want to leave and it was thought we can see what an evening at Baileys would be like with some acoustic live music in the mix. “Tahli Gibson is an aspir-

ing singer/songwriter from a local musical family and we would like to support young and upcoming artists.” Ms Hutchins said the estate grown and made organic wine suits all palates, many of the wines trophy winning, not surprising as the winery commences its 152nd vintage. “Popular at this time of year on a summer’s evening include the 2019 Organic Shiraz, with the pristine core of black fruit and the crisp 2021 Organic Fiano, with perfumes of orange blossom and jasmine it is at home in the garden as the cheerful blue wren,” she said. The best idea would be to pop out tonight and enjoy the wine down yourself.

GETAWAY: Baileys of Glenrowan’s gardens are a perfect escape after the working week.

CRUISING KING VALLEY: King River and District Fishing Club president Wendy Brand is all revved up and ready to go in her GT Ford Mustang, with the club holding its Meet and Cruise social day from 10am tomorrow, hitting the road and heading up to Lake William Hovell for a barbecue and some fishing. All are welcome to the fun, family event with tickets $10 per vehicle which includes entry into the raffle drawn at 1.30pm. Visit the club on Facebook to find out more, with lots of prizes to be won. PHOTO: Anita McPherson

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Regenerating rural landscapes field day GRETA Valley Landcare group is hosting a field day on regenerating rural landscapes at Bibbaringa, NSW this Sunday from 9.30am to 4pm. Led by local agroecologist David Hardwick, this is a fantastic workshop for anyone looking to develop a whole farm plan, implement landscape rehydration, change to regenerative cropping

and grazing, build soil health or improve their farm’s biodiversity. They will have a full day at ‘Bibbaringa’, a regenerative beef cattle property of 960ha on the southwest slopes in southern NSW. Gillian Sanbrook has owned Bibbaringa since 2007 and changed a degraded property using holistic management,

natural sequence farming and biodynamics to build the environment. She has planted over 60,000 trees and subdivided 23 paddocks into 75 paddocks. Ms Sanbrook runs cattle in one herd and is continually working with nature to build a balanced business, building

natural and social capital. This is a great opportunity to look at leaky weirs and contour plantings that are well established and working on a property. Workshop attendance is capped at 30 people. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided. Please wear appropriate

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Candidates confirmed for Victorian Treaty by-election

THE First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria - the democratic body representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Victorian Treaty process - has confirmed four Traditional Owners will stand as candidates in the upcoming by-election in the North East region. A by-election was called to replace former North East representative Nartarsha Bamblett, who stepped down from the assembly last year. Assembly co-chair and Bpangerang and Wiradjuri elder Aunty Geraldine Atkinson, herself a member in the North East, said the Aboriginal community electing representatives was an important step on the journey towards treaty. “It’s great to see our community having the conver-

sations about treaty and getting organised, because that’s what self-determination is all about - having Aboriginal people in the driver’s seat,” Aunty Geri said. “Now we have the candidates, so we need mob in the North East to do their bit. “We need them to enrol and get out and vote. “Don’t forget - our electoral roll belongs to us and is completely separate from the government’s voting system.” The four candidates to nominate for the by-election are Lisa Rose Thorpe, Travis Morgan, Madison Connors and Nicole Atkinson. Yorta Yorta, Gunditjmara, Wurundjeri man, Ronald Rexter Briggs, withdrew his nomination citing his already substantial personal and community commitments and the

quality of the other candidates. Any person who is a Traditional Owner of Country in Victoria, or any Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who has lived in Victoria for at least three of the past five years, is eligible to enrol on the Aboriginal electoral roll. To vote in the by-election, people enrolled on the Aboriginal electoral roll must be a resident of the region, which takes in Echuca, Mansfield, Rushworth, Shepparton, Tallangatta, Wangaratta and Wodonga. Enrol to vote at: https:// www.firstpeoplesvic.org/ enrol/. Voting will open at the Treaty Day Out concert on February 26 and run at various locations and via post, online and SMS until 11pm March 27.

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Lisa Rose Thorpe Proud descendant of the Gunnai, Gunditjmara, Tjapwurrung, Boonwurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung and Wemba Wemba People of Victoria. “I want to be a member of the First People of Victoria to ensure Our Sovereign People living in this state (and beyond) have the access to the information to make the important decisions they need to. “Knowledge is key and determines our next step. “I want to ensure we are led by Our People. I want to listen to them whether they are living on and off country, sharing their aspirations and advocating for them - this is very important to me. “I am honest, I have integrity and I stand for true self determination.” Travis Morgan “A descendant of the Yorta Yorta and Wemba Wemba people, I grew up within the strong Aboriginal community of Echuca on the banks of the Dhungala where my ancestors have lived and thrived for thousands of years. “Elders taught me of the inherent rights that Indigenous people have which underpin our sovereignty and self-determination as Traditional Owners. As significant challenges remain on complex and intergenerational issues, such as educational attainment, employment and economic parity, and social inclusion I believe these challenges can only be truly overcome with a holistic, coordinated, and long-term effort involving an agreed approach. “As a member of the First People of Victoria, I’ll work hard to ensure that North-East Aboriginal people’s voices, aspirations, and vision are supported, and their contributions are valued and celebrated as part of the treaty framework agreed approach.” Madison Connors (nee Saunders) “I am a proud Yorta Yorta (Wolithica clan), Dja Dja Wurrung (Moomnom Gunditj Bee clan) and Gamilaroi woman. “I was born and grew on Kannygoopna (Shepparton) meaning the place in the river where big fish are caught. My first engagement with the Victorian Treaty process was when I was selected as one of the 31 working group members for the Aboriginal Community Assembly in 2017. “It was such important work that we were to work through. I then worked with the Treaty Advancement Commission in the Engagement Team, finishing up in 2019. So, I’ve been involved in the process in one way or another for a few years now. “I would like to be a member of the First Peoples’ Assembly as I believe I can provide important insight through dialogue, support, and assistance with resolving disputes, and commitment to the treaty goals and visions set out by the communities. “Personally, I believe that treaties can be a tool to empower communities, to acknowledge our sovereignty was never ceded and to provide a guaranteed voice for our people. “My vision for treaties is to acknowledge the significant role of Elders as knowledge keepers and respect for and adherence to ceremonial and oral traditions throughout our diverse communities, including language. To secure economic future and self-determination and to provide a mechanism for land back to practice our cultural ways and healing.”

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Nicole Atkinson “My name is Nicole Atkinson and I am standing to be your member for the North East Region on the First Peoples’ Assembly. I am a Traditional Owner of North East Victoria, and I also have strong ties to the South West of Victoria. “I was born and raised in Shepparton, and have lived and worked in the North East community my whole life. I work locally in Aboriginal Community Services where I run programs across the Goulburn Valley for our youth and their families. “I currently represent the community on a number of boards and committees. I have a strong passion for education and social justice. “I am standing because I believe in the power of treaty and the transformative changes it can bring for our community. “Through treaty the possibilities for our community are endless, from self-determination over our affairs, to the long overdue recognition and reparations that we deserve after more than 200 years of colonisation. “For these opportunities to come to fruition, we need strong representation that understands the North East community, and that is why I want to be your Member for the North East Region.”

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$2m upgrade of facilities to benefit all community By MARTIN DAVIS MYRTLEFORD Savoy Soccer Club president Chris Bonacci can’t wait to see the benefits that will come from an upgrade of their facilities, courtesy of almost $2 million from the Federal Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program. He said the current Myrtleford Soccer Clubrooms haven’t had a major upgrade since 1994, so the works are anxiously awaited by the club, and Alpine Shire Council which assisted with the application. Mayor Sarah Nicholas said the Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club upgrade is an essential project that will boost community health, wellbeing

and resilience, as well has having positive implications for the local economy. The upgrades to the club will have the current pavilion brought up to building codes and facility standards while making the club a safe and inclusive place for both players and supporters. Mr Bonacci recognised the hard work of the club and previous committee members. Mr Bonacci and the club will be working closely with the project team at council to deliver the best achievable outcome for the club and community, by modernising the facilities and making a better experience for everyone that uses the facilities.

THANKING THE SPONSORS: Myrtleford Soccer Club president Chris Bonacci is rapt with the Federal Government funding and thanks sponsors for their support of the club. PHOTO: Martin Davis

List it and they will come

By NATHAN DE VRIES

IDEAL properties and the desire to live in the Alpine Valley has seen Myrtleford experience the fifth highest growth in median house prices across regional Victoria. According to the latest Domain Quarterly House Price Report, median house prices sit at $515,000, an annual increase of a whopping 35.7 per cent. Ray White Myrtleford

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principal Sandra Dondio said the various property assessment services do not include the latest sales figures, and suggested the actual median house price in town is much, much higher. “I use Pricefinder - they take in January’s sales and they’re saying the median house price now is $860,000,” she said. “I sold (a property on) Elgin Street, that was over the

$1.2m mark, I reckon that’s included into it. “I feel (prices) will just plateau out and stay as it is now. “If you’ve got that perfect property and you price it right, it’ll sell and probably sell over the listed price.” The ever-growing property market in regional Victoria continued over the New Year period, with Ms Dondio remarking at how many

potential buyers want to set down roots in Myrtleford. “It’s always been busy, December-January, but there just seems to be a lot more inquiries coming in, a lot more inspections,” she said. “I was flat out, compared to last December.” Ms Dondio said one property on the market drew 29 inspections, which was “crazy”. With buyers obviously

willing to pay big dollars to live around Myrtleford, there are calls to Alpine Shire Council to consider expanding Myrtleford to accommodate new arrivals, supported by infrastructure. “But the demand is there, the buyers are here, it’s just a matter of having the properties for them,” Ms Dondio said. “What we need is new subdivisions, we need the

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EXTENSIONS AND UPGRADES: McNamara Reserve committee president Bob McNamara and secretary Marnie Broz are eager for work to get started on the $2m upgrade of the Ablett Pavilion Function Centre. PHOTO: Martin Davis

Ablett Pavilion upgrade to better serve the community By MARTIN DAVIS A $2 MILLION upgrade of Myrtleford‘s Ablett Pavilion Function Centre will help it better serve community needs as a year–round venue, in addition to its function as a place of last resort in times of crisis, such as bushfires. McNamara Reserve committee president Bob McNamara said planning for the upgrade, being wholly funded through the Federal Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants announced last week, is already under way. “We submitted concept plans with the grant application and have a period of six to eight months to finalise the working drawings, and then award the tender, which will be a process

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done by the shire (council) who will assign a project manager to look over the job,” Mr McNamara said. The pavilion, named in 1974 after Richmond premiership player and Myrtleford Saints life member, the late Len Ablett, was last upgraded in 2005. Mr McNamara said the project will basically move the main office and the bar from the front of the building to the back, with general upgrades throughout the process. Relocation of the bar will allow drinks to be served from the balcony, with the current balcony to be extended to the coaches’ box, and more rooms added to the northern end of the building, which will include a board room. Mr McNamara said the committee wants the build-

ing to be more profitable, and the upgrades hope to get more people within the community wanting to use the facilities. “Potentially it can become a 12 months of the year venue and we can start to increase the usage of the venue by making it more accessible to the public for various functions and other events,” he said. The Ablett Pavilion is currently used by the Myrtleford Alpine Saints Football and Netball Club for the various functions and post– game activities throughout the season, and also by schools as an exam venue. Mr McNamara said the upgrade, particularly renovations like the commercial kitchen, will help accommodate functions as a bushfire recovery centre.

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Multi-million dollar development at Mt Hotham will miss this winter

By JEFF ZEUSCHNER and CHRIS EPSKAMP

MT HOTHAM’S new multi-million dollar ‘Alpine Gateway’ development won’t be completed in time for this coming winter season. A combination of one of the wettest summers on record, together with COVID directives and restrictions have impacted production schedules for contractors and suppliers on mountain, making progress on the twostorey visitor centre and car park very challenging. Mt Hotham Resort Management chief executive officer Amber Gardner said that initially the required workers were unable to leave Melbourne due to lockdown, then the construction industry specific lockdown hit, resulting in a substantial delay in timing. “COVID isolation requirements have now led to significant staff shortages for the supplier of the prefabricated elements of the facility, causing a delay in the manufacture and supply of these key components and further delaying the project,” she said. “Although these are situations over which the RMB has little control, it now

TAKING SHAPE: Foundations for the new two-storey visitor facility at Mt Hotham this month. PHOTOS: Mt Hotham RMB means the full Alpine Gateway facility will not be completed by winter 2022. “Instead, the RMB is working towards getting some of the car park operational for winter, and completing the build (including the visitor facility) post-winter.” Ms Gardner also con-

firmed that the existing toilets at the top of Heavenly Valley will continue to be available during winter, and there are no plans to remove them even after the Alpine Gateway is completed. In contrast, the new recreational facility being built at Whiskey Flat near the bi-

athlon range - between Mt Hotham and Dinner Plain - is proceeding to scheduled timeframes and it is expected to be complete for winter 2022. The Alpine Gateway project promises to transform the area between Mt Hotham alpine resort’s snow making dam and the Great Alpine

Road into a purpose built visitor centre and car park, providing comforts that most users of the current car park will have only dreamt of. Supported by $4.2 million in funding from the Victorian Government, the new building incorporates a top deck with a large level space for 135 cars (an increase of 45 car spaces on the current number of around 90) and a viewing platform with a fully enclosed lower level providing visitors to the ski area with change rooms and toilets plus safe and direct ski field access for the skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Interpretive facilities will welcome visitors and showcase the resort. Significantly, Alpine Gateway will provide a real alternative to the Corral Car Park, reducing vehicular congestion in the heart of the Mt Hotham village. The Alpine Gateway building is being stepped into the slope, reducing its visual bulk and minimising the impact of the regular and intense prevailing weather. The colour palette and building materials have apparently been selected to reflect the natural tones and textures found at Mt Hotham

and draw inspiration from high country huts. The car park level is expected to provide easy entry and egress from the Great Alpine Road for 2WD and 4WD vehicles, something that has been sorely missing. Outside the snow season, Alpine Gateway will be the trailhead for the proposed Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing multi-day walk and a range of other signature walks. The project is part of the resort’s efforts to support climate change adaptation and sustained community resilience by providing a yearround facility. While improving the visitor experience, it is also hoped the development will stimulate new commercial opportunities in the village and local communities. “The Alpine Gateway is a strategic enabling project that will create a new visitor hub and parking facility with capacity for further public and private investment within the resort in support of a new visitor precinct,” Ms Gardner said. “This facility will provide a much-needed boost to Mt Hotham’s year-round offering and the local visitor economy.”

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Best horsemen in town for annual cutting event By NATHAN DE VRIES ONE of the biggest shows of horsemen’s skill and a horse’s athletic prowess is in Myrtleford this week. The Alpine Regional Horseman’s Association’s (ARHA) fourth annual horse cutting event kicked off yesterday and is running through until Sunday afternoon at the Myrtleford Showgrounds. ARHA show secretary Kathleen Phillip said the event has grown into one of the premier cutting events going around. “For whatever reason, people love it - it’s a little country show but it’s become one of the most liked shows around the south of the country,” she said. “We’ll have competitors from NSW, South Australia, Victoria people from as far as central NSW will come down to our little show. “These are all the professional cutting horse trainers from across Australia and their clients. “It draws people from all over the place, they all love it, and it’s getting bigger and bigger every year.” Horse cutting involves a rider separating a cow from a herd and holding the cow away from the herd, however, the rider doesn’t touch the reins at all, leaving the horse to keep control. Phillip said with the 480 entries received, as well as support crews

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Woman charged over Porepunkah fire, damage POLICE have laid charges over a fire at a Porepunkah property on Friday, January 14. A 40-year-old Porepunkah woman has been charged with criminal damage by fire and reckless conduct endangering life. Police will allege the woman deliberately set fire to a pergola and two motorcycles, and destroyed other personal items belonging to the residents at the Seamer Street property. The woman is to appear at the Myrtleford Magistrates Court on Friday, May 20.

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GIDDYUP: AHRA president Steve Graves in action on Hard Hat Tanya during last year’s event. and family, around 1000 people will be crowding around the cutting arenas, putting on a show to anyone who wants to attend. “It’s incredibly exciting - it’s like riding a sheepdog, it’s amazing,” she said. “It’s probably one of the most athletic sports, the horses are all world-class athletes. “The quality of the show at Myrtleford is actually world class -

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Seniors enjoying regular gatherings WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club members recently enjoyed a bingo session at their clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street. The club regularly hosts carpet bowls on Thursday and Monday from 12 noon, Euchre on Friday at 1.30pm, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday, also from 1.30pm, at the clubrooms. Other activities are held each Wednesday. For more information on Wangaratta Senior Citizens Club activities, contact Ken Daly on 0437 370 745.

LISTENING CLOSELY: Marie Coulston, Thelma Adair and Isobel McConnell listen for the call of numbers at Wangaratta Senior Citizens bingo.

BUILDING THE FOUNDATION: Foundation members (from left) Hilda Leister, Kerrith Bell and Mavis Munro with Rotary club president Bev Maher (far right).

WELL DONE: Tina Norton with Mayor Dean Rees.

BINGO: Gwen Plum, Sue Aldridge and Pauline Campbell fully engaged in the game. PHOTOS: Nick Richards

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HAPPY TOGETHER: Esther Braden, Doreen Holmes and Maureen Sheenan. PHOTOS: Nick Richards

WANGARATTA Ladies Probus celebrated their 30th birthday at The Gateway on Monday this week, with Rotary club president Bev Maher and Rural City of Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees also in attendance. Mavis Munro, Hilda Lester and Kerrith Bell were presented with foundation memberships to the group.

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Preliminary Notice Tarrawingee Clearing sale A/c WJ & JE Murray Saturday 19/03/2022 Commence 9am, 2190 Beechworth-Wangaratta Rd, Tarrawingee 3678. Sale is plus GST Contact: Reiley Murtagh 0455 550 625

WEBB LEGAL

"Experience and Reputation"

C O N V E YA N C I N G & P R O P E R T Y L AW

Easy To Call It Home 24 Dalwhinnie Drive, Wangaratta

OPEN FOR BUSINESS B Y A P P O I N T M E N T O N LY P

(03) 5721 5500

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• Stylish & modern Alfonso built home • 3 bedroom home with ensuite & walk in robe • Spacious open plan dining & living area • Quality ﬁxtures throughout including stone kitchen bench tops & 5 burner cook top • Ducted gas heating & evap. cooling for all year round comfort. • Double garage, pergola & maintainable yard • In a quiet location close to walking track & shops • Well maintained home for the investor or f irst home buyer

FOR SALE $480,000

600

FRIDAY 4th March 2022 – 10:30am 600 LOCALLY BRED CATTLE

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

ositioned to perfection in a blissfully quiet and enviably convenient neighbourhood, this captivating home delivers an outstanding family lifestyle ˧˛˔ˡ˞˦ ˧ˢ ˜˧˦ Ђ˘˫˜˕˟˘ Ђˢˢ˥ˣ˟˔ˡ ˔ˡ˗ ˤ˨˔˟˜˧ˬ enhancements throughout. Period charm and contemporary designs are seamlessly combined to enhance this delightful four-bedroom home. The freshly painted interior showcases the soaring decorative ceilings and ˦˧˨ˡˡ˜ˡ˚ ˢ˔˞ Ђˢˢ˥˦ʡ ˇ˛˘ ˘˫ˣ˔ˡ˦˜˩˘ kitchen features a large island bench Ђˢ˪˜ˡ˚ ˕˘˔˨˧˜˙˨˟˟ˬ ˢˡ˧ˢ ˧˛˘ ˗˜ˡ˜ˡ˚ʢ˟˜˩˜ˡ˚ room, north facing deck and alfresco area, just the perfect place to entertain family and friends. Also enjoy the ˣ˥˜˩˔˧˘ ˕˔˖˞ˬ˔˥˗ ˪˜˧˛ ˦˧˨˗˜ˢʢ˧˘˘ˡ˔˚˘˥Ϟ˦ retreat, workshop, lush lawn area and

WANGARATTA STORE CATTLE SALE

GROWN CATTLE Glenloth Pastoral – Wangaratta (CP) 30 Angus heifers 16-18 months drenched 30 Charolais/Angus X heifers 16-18 months drenched 10 hereford heifers 16-18 months drenched G & M Thompson – Wangaratta (CP) 60 Angus heifers 15-16 months drenched J Keys – Springhurst (AWN) 4 Charolais M/Sex 14 months

WEB ID 3463697

Agent

Nicole Dunstan

Phone

0439 356 968

Price

$949,000

Address

4 Turner Street

YOUNG CATTLE A/c Vendor – Moyhu (CP) 40 Angus M/Sex 10-11 months ‘Fernhill’ WEANED Lemana Park - Moyhu (NTR) 20 Angus M/sex 10-11 months Jarobee blood WEANED 5 Shorthorn Steers 10-11 months WEANED C Box – Carboor (AWN) 15 Limousin X M/Sex 11-12 months WEANED DK Attwood – Baddaginnie (CP) 12 weaners

Nesselroth-Silva – Myrrhee (AWN) 10 Angus X M/Sex 7-8 months K Davis- Laceby (CP) 7 Angus steers 10-11 months ‘Araulen’ blood T Knaggs Wangaratta ELD 8 Angus steers 10 months Witherswood Bld. R. Crispo. Cheshunt ELD 8 Angus here x Steers 6 mths H. Bott Myrrhee ELD 6 Angus steers 10 mths Scott’s Angus Bld COWS & CALVES Cromer Park- Byawatha (CP) 10x10 Angus heifers and calves RD & LM Mackey – Greta (AWN) 7x7 Heifers & Calves P & G Pastoral – Tarrawingee (CP) 6x6 angus cows & calves

Contact the Selling Agents: ˖ˢ˦ˬ Ё˥˘ˣ˜˧ ˦ˣ˔˖˘ʡ ʶˢˡ˦˜˗˘˥˘˗ ˟˨˫˨˥˜ˢ˨˦ and timeless this stunning residence is close to hospitals, schools, Sports and Aquatic centre and only a short walk to ˧˛˘ ʶʵʷʡ ˂ˡ˘ ˢ˙ ˧˛˘ ˕˘˦˧ʔ

AWN now operating Phone: Peter Dargan in saleyards 0436 474 250

Phone: (02) 6055 3888 Justin Keane 0427 927 500

Oliver Mason 0409 295 826 Sue Davies 0418 978 532 Phone: (03) 5720 0400 Daniel Fischer 0429 165 073

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Wangaratta 9 Bowerbird Way

Wangaratta 11 Bowerbird Way

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505m2

469m2

176m2

Block ready to build on

Central Building Allotment

Fully Renovated with Park Outlook

For Sale $289,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/ LWR23942 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $289,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR23943 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $370,000-$385,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR23927 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale Contact Agent View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR23833 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

Hugh Amery M 0487 777 311

Paul Reid M 0417 537 520

Hugh Amery M 0487 777 311

Harcourts Wangaratta

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527m2

530m2

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Harcourts Wangaratta

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Paul Reid M 0417 537 520

Harcourts Wangaratta

674m2

Wangaratta 39 Meldrum Street 1164m2

Renovated & Central

New Baltimore Estate Home

Charming & Central

Meldrum in the middle

For Sale $575,000 View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR23836 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $660,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR23375 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $691,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR23797 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $700,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR23897 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

Paul Reid M 0417 537 520

Danial Siperki M 0400 027 473

Harcourts Wangaratta

Joe McKenzie M 0423 655 179

Danial Siperki M 0400 027 473

Harcourts Wangaratta

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COLLECTION DAYS: FRIDAY 11TH & SATURDAY 12TH MARCH Tractors, Ute, Motorbikes, Irrigation Pump, Cement Mixer Truck, Hay Equipment, Sunshine Gates, Concrete Troughs, Pipes, Tree Guards. 5% BUYERS PREMIUM APPLIES, 10% GST will be added to applicable Lots

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Paul Reid

SALES

Hugh Amery

Danial Siperki

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0 0 0 MYRTLEFORD WEANER CATTLE SALE 2,

FRIDAY 11TH MARCH 10:30AM

To be held at Paull & Scollard Yards, Cnr Mathesons Lane/Great Alpine Rd Myrtleford. Elders to follow at 1:30pm at Elders/Nutrien Yards - Howell Lane, Myrtleford

To be Interfaced with Stocklive

A/c Rob Muller-Buckland Valley 160 Angus/Hereford M/S 8-11m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

A/c G & P Ivone-Havilah 37 Angus M/S 10-12m by Alpine Angus & Simental/Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

A/c P Morrison & Son-Barwidgee Creek 20 Angus M/S 8-10m by Temania & Black Aqua Angus Bulls WEANED

A/c Win Mapley Hidey Bush Angus-Eurobin 100 Angus M/S 9-11m by Alpine Angus Bulls Weaned NE Accr.

A/c O’Connor’s View-Murmungee 36 Angus Steers 10-12m by Alpine Angus Bulls Weaned

A/c KJ Morrison-Barwidgee Creek 20 Angus M/S10-12m by Ardrossan & Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED

A/c T & E Kirk-Barwidgee Creek 80 Angus Steers 9-10m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr. A/c Dalbosco Investments-Rosewhite 75 Angus/Hereford M/S 9-11 mths by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

A/c M & L Beach-Whorouly South 35 Angus Steers 10-12m by Murramungee Angus Bull WEANED A/c JT Farms-Merriang 33 Angus/Hereford x M/S 10-11m A/c A & M Crisp-Mudgegonga 30 Angus M/S 10-11m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED

A/c M, P & S Antonello-Merriang 20 Angus Steers 8-10m by Rennylea Angus Bulls WEANED

A/c D & S McMahon-Myrtleford 12 Angus & Angus/Hereford x M/S by Black Aqua bulls A/c P & F Giudice-Whorouly 12 Angus Steers 10-11m by Greenwood Angus Bulls WEANED A/c Wolf Ventures-Myrtleford 10 Angus M/S 10m by Murramungee Angus Bulls A/c C & A Browne-Ovens 10 Angus Steers 16m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED

A/c Zanotto Family Trust-Myrtleford 17 Angus Steers 10-11m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED

A/c D Rae-Murmungee 10 Simmental/Angus x Steers 12m by Webb Simmental & Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

A/c Cavedon Holdings-Eurobin 17 Angus M/S 10-12m by Jade Park bulls WEANED

A/c Clayﬁeld- Rosewhite 10 Angus/Limousin M/S 10-11m

A/c Vallunga Pty Ltd-Buckland Valley 70 Hereford & Angus/Hereford M/S 9-11m by Alpine Angus & Glendan Park Hereford Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

A/c G & W Howell-Rosewhite 40 Angus Steers 11-12m by Alpine & Pinnacle Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

A/c J & B Fraser-Harrietville 65 Angus M/S 10-11m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

A/c T & D Geddes- Mudgegonga 30 Angus Steers 6-7m by Alpine Angus Bulls 7in1 Vacc WEANED

A/c NA & RA Bennett & Sons ‘NARA Horseshoes’Bowmans Forest 17 Angus Steers 10m by Scott’s & Rennylea Bulls WEANED

A/c I & M Ramage ‘McLaren’-Lurg 10 Angus & Angus x Steers 10-11m by Scott’s Angus Bull

A/c S Robertson-Buffalo River 50 Angus Steers 8-10m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr. 10 Angus Heifers 8-10m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

A/c M Maguire-Rosewhite 28 Angus & Angus/Hereford x M/S 10-11m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

A/c Ashdan Family Trust-Whorouly 15 Angus Steers 12m AI bred by Chiltern Park Moe & Alpine Angus Bull WEANED

A/c ME & HM Scales-Bobinawarrah 8 Angus M/S 10-12m Hopkins River Blood by Riga Angus Bull WEANED

A/c P Bettio-King Valley 25 Angus M/S 12m by Riga Angus Bull WEANED

A/c E & M Notarianni-Myrtleford 15 Angus Steers 7-9m by Alpine Angus Bulls

A/c J Hawkes-Merriang 7 Angus M/S 10m by Murramungee Angus Bulls

A/c JC & J Gardner-Bobinawarrah 25 Angus Steers 10-11m by Murramungee Angus Bull WEANED

A/c IW Bartlett - Buffalo River 15 Angus M/S 10-11m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED

A/c G Lovel-Wangaratta 7 Angus Heifers 10m by Jade Park bulls YARD WEANED

A/c Southfork-Whorouly 15 Simmental x Steers 9m by Serpell Fleckvieh Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

A/c The Elms - Buffalo River 7 Fleckvieh Steers 10m by Serpell Fleckvieh bulls WEANED

A/c Key Farm Managements-Myrtleford 50 Angus Steers 10-11m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr. 5 Heifers 10-11m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr. A/c Brindstock-Lucyvale 50 Angus Steers 9m by Alpine Angus Bulls YARD WEANED NE Accr.

A/c PH & RL Serpell-Running Creek 25 Fleckvieh Steers 9-11m by Serpell Fleckvieh Bulls Pestiguard & 5in1 Vacc. YARD WEANED NE Accr.

A/c Masterton Bros.-Buffalo River 50 Angus/Hereford x M/S 10-11m by Alpine Angus Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

A/c G, P & D Norman-Londrigan 24 Angus 10-11m By Banquet Angus Bulls WEANED

A/c L Brine-Rosewhite 48 Angus M/S 10-11m by Murramungee & Jade Park Angus Bulls WEANED A/c M & B Roche-Whorouly 42 Angus M/S 10-12m by Prime & Fernhill Angus Bulls WEANED A/c Ben Hall - Mudgegonga 40 Angus Hereford M/S 9-10m by Murramungee Angus Bulls

Dan Ivone 0427 480 548 Wade Ivone 0487 233 208 Hayden Rogers 0428 990 231

A/c DS Hamilton-Whorouly 15 Angus Steers 9-11m by Alpine Angus & Jarobee Bulls WEANED NE Accr.

A/c RT Moorhead-Myrrhee 9 Angus Steers 10m by Black Aqua Bulls YARD WEANED

A/c M Morey- Markwood 6 Angus M/S 10m WEANED A/c R & N Ivone-Ovens 6 Angus/Hereford x M/S by Witherswood Bulls

A/c Elkington Family Trust-Whorouly 15 Saler M/S

A/c L Jones-Rose River 6 Angus Steers

A/c PJ & SE Evans-Myrrhee 22 Angus Steers 14m

A/c L Fraser-Mudgegonga 14 Hereford & Angus/Hereford x Heifers 15-16m by Rosstulla Hereford Bulls WEANED

A/c One Oak-Harrietville 6 Hereford Steers 9m By Coorong Hereford Bulls

A/c RB & RM Lumsden-Buckland Valley 20 Hereford x Steers 8-9m by Rostulla Hereford Bulls

A/c R & C Primerano-Buffalo Creek 13 Angus M/S 7-8m by Alpine Angus Bulls

A/c DA Cardwell-Gundowring 20 Angus Steers 10-11m by Cascade Angus Bull WEANED

A/c SJ & SG Jones-Kancoona 12 Angus Steers 10-11m by Banquet Angus Bull WEANED

A/c GI & EA Jones-Kancoona 24 Hereford M/S 10-11m by Rotherfield Hereford Bull WEANED

A/c M Cross-Meriang 6 Angus M/S 10m by Murramungee Angus Bull A/c J & L Townsend 6 Hereford Steers 9m By Coorong Hereford Bulls A/c S Minter-Docker 5 Angus/Murray Grey x M/S 9-10m By Landfall Angus Bull

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www.corcoranparkerrural.com.au 85 Hume Street. Wodonga 3690

“KINGSWELL PARK”, 531 SNOW ROAD, LACEBY (79.4 HA) RENOWNED FORMER LIMOUSIN STUD Productive mixed farming enterprise close to regional centre of Wangaratta and Victorian snowfields. Includes 24 hectares of irrigation under four pivot circles with 90ML registered dam, portable pivot irrigator and 50ML water entitlement. Majority cleared and divided into ten main paddocks plus numerous smaller holding paddocks with central laneway system for ease of stock movements. Well suited to crop production, pasture production, livestock breeding and grazing. Pastures improved with ryes and clovers with annual fertiliser/lime history. Stock water via three dams and ten stock troughs with unfailing supply of water via registered dam and spring well. Immaculately renovated residence set amongst established gardens. Upstairs parent retreat to include WIR and ensuite. Three downstairs bedrooms plus two bathrooms. Large open plan living/dining with wood heater and fully equipped double kitchen. Enclosed outdoor entertaining area with inground heated swimming pool. Plus machinery shed, workshop, hayshed & cattle yards. Only 5 kms Hume Freeway, less than 12 kms Wangaratta and 2.5 hour drive Melbourne CBD. Inspections: Auction: Contact:

“Experience and Reputation”

Strictly by Appointment Only Saturday 19th March 2022 Mike Weller 0410 663 041 John Honeychurch 0419 790 924

FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 3 | 2022

■ NOT QUITE THE DREAM MACHINE: Sorento . . . PHEV a $15,000 premium.

Kia Sorento PHEV Gt-Line By CHRIS RILEY SORENTO seats seven and is the largest of Kia’s SUVs. Now in its fourth generation, it comes in four grades and with a choice of three powertrains. There’s a 3.5-litre petrol V6, 2.2-litre turbo diesel and now a 1.6-litre turbo plug-in petrol-electric hybrid, with ultra-low emissions. It’s the only large, mainstream SUV on the market to offer the option of all three drivetrains, but it comes at a premium -- and is it worth it? STYLING Sorento is big, comfy, wellequipped, easy to drive and light years from Kias of old. Kia’s designers sought to maintain the robust, toughlooking aesthetic of earlier generations, while making it more reﬁned and elegant -sporty even. The PHEV rides on 19-inch alloys, rather than the 20s of the top petrol and diesel models (it’s got ﬂashy rubber though). Prices start from $49,290 driveaway for the base, petrol-powered front-wheel drive S. The diesel is $3000 more, but also comes with all-wheel drive.

There are four grades - S, Sport, Sport+ and GT-Line. But PHEV is available only in GT-Line trim and will set you back $81,990 driveaway. That’s right, $81,990 driveaway - $14,700 more than the top-of-the-line diesel. Any colour apart from Clear White attracts a $695 premium. The attractive, upmarket cabin introduces sophisticated next-gen design and in GT-Line this is based around twin digital displays. The focal point of the dashboard is the eye-catching ventilation stack that looks like something out of Star Wars. GT-Line also comes with a colour head-up display that projects information on to the lower area of the windscreen. The system displays alerts from the numerous driver assistance technologies, details of vehicle speed and turn-by-turn navigation instructions. Rounding out the list is Mood Lighting, with seven ‘core’ colours, ambient background soundtracks and a driver to passenger intercom system. Highlights include Nappa quilted leather, three-zone climate air, heated steering wheel, heated, cooled and

power-adjust driver and front seats, with heated, slide and recline rear seats. There’s also digital speedo, key fob parking, auto cruise control, auto high beam, 10.25-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, 8.0-inch colour head-up display, keyless entry and start, LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera and power-operated tailgate. The list goes on and on. ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS Power comes from a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine combined with a 67kW electric motor, together with a 13.8kWh battery pack. The combined output is 195kW of power and 350Nm of torque, with power transmitted to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters. As well as Eco and Sport options, all-terrain mode has dial-up Mud, Snow and Sand settings. Default is EV and Eco mode. SAFETY Sorento scores a ﬁve-star safety rating, with seven airbags and has Autonomous Emergency Braking technology with pedestrian, cyclist and vehicle detection. It also detects oncoming traf-

ﬁc when making a turn at a junction. Second row passengers miss out on side airbags, while the third row misses out on both side and curtain airbag protection. DRIVING Kia claims an all-electric range of 68km, but that’s under the old system. Under the newer WLTP regime, which uses different test procedures -- the ﬁgure is 57km. Energy consumption is rated at 16.1kWh/100km. The 140kg lithium-ion battery pack is located under the second row of seats and because the vehicle was designed with this in mind, Kia says it does not compromise interior space. In fact, although the new model is only 10mm longer at 4810mm, the wheelbase has grown by 35mm which means more room inside than before. It’s also 10mm wider and, with all seven seats deployed, there is 32 per cent more boot space. The boot, however, is still smaller than the standard model. Electric and hybrid modes are interchangeable. In hybrid or HEV mode, it operates from both energy sources, the engine and the electric motor simultaneously.

With claimed fuel consumption of 1.6L/100km, we clocked up 1085km over a three-week period at a rate of 6.0 L/100km. With the battery fully charged it used significantly less than this -- about 5.2L/100km -- but to be honest we couldn’t be bothered constantly charging the thing. The 1.6L/100km represents the amount of fuel consumed over a distance of 100km, under controlled conditions, minus the 57km contribution of the battery. To get it, or even come close to it - you need a fully charged battery and to travel in EV mode for the first 57km. The good news is that you can drive the Sorento like a run-of-the-mill parallel self-charging hybrid and it performs pretty well in this mode, with the battery rarely falling below 15 per cent charge or no charge. This means performance always benefits from boost by the electric motor. Only under full load does it start to feel unconvincing, like the four it actually is wrapped in a big diesel body. Here it is perhaps timely to mention the tow rating is a rather uninspiring 1350kg (that’s with trailer brakes).

PHEV comes with a Type 2 charging socket and is supplied with a Type 2 to powerpoint cable. Charging this way takes up to six hours, or 3.5 hours if you install an optional 3.3kW wall charger. If you’d like to make use of a faster, commercial charger such as those found at shopping centres, you’ll need to acquire another optional cable. The vehicle is covered by the 7-Year Unlimited Kilometre Warranty, 7-Year Capped Price Service and 7-Year Roadside Assist.

SUMMING UP The latest Kia Sorento is a tour de force and I really wanted to like the PHEV. But spending $82,000, almost $15,000 more than the diesel equivalent, for a car that will travel a maximum of 57km on electricity alone, just doesn’t make sense. Add to this the prospect of having to charge the car frequently to achieve the claimed fuel consumption and it becomes even less attractive. I can hear Darryl Kerrigan’s words now: “Tell him he’s dreamin’.” I’ll take the diesel - any day of the week.

February 25 - March 3 | 2022

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■ VERSATILE: Grand Cherokee L is instantly recognisable as a Jeep, but has a sleeker look. (Jeep advises, “overseas model shown minor speciﬁcation differences may apply to the Australian market.”)

Jeep Grand Cherokee L will be Jeep’s first seven-seater By EWAN KENNEDY Y WITH a seven-seat configuration for the first time the Jeep Grand Cherokee L will be on sale in Australia in mid-2022. We are told it will have premium materials and attention to detail unlike ever before. It will have Quadra-Trac I and Quadra-Trac II 4x4, Quadra-Lift air suspension and the Selec-Terrain traction management system designed for the unique conditions of the Australian outback. “As the most refined and

technologically advanced model we’ve released to date, the arrival of the allnew Grand Cherokee L represents another landmark Jeep moment and sets the new standard for our brand,” said Kevin Flynn, Jeep Australia Managing Director. “The added versatility of its seven-seat layout goes hand-in-hand with an entirely new architecture, myriad safety and assistance systems, exceptional material quality and the latest advancements in our famed 4x4 capability, making the Grand Cherokee L a truly premium offering in every

sense of the word.” The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee L will be available in three trim variants, starting with Night Eagle and moving up to Limited specification, which adds a host of comfort, convenience and assistance features. The flagship Summit Reserve rounds out the configurations and signifies the absolute pinnacle of luxury for the Jeep Grand Cherokee range. Appointed with a suite of equipment as standard, visual and aural highlights on this leading example include ventilated, 12-way adjustable front seats with memory

and massage function that are hand-wrapped in quilted Palermo leather, open-pore Waxed Walnut wood ﬁnishes, 21-inch polished alloy wheels. It has a bespoke 19-speaker McIntosh audio system speciﬁcally tuned to the vehicle’s layout, providing a rich and incredibly immersive surround sound experience. Jeep tells us the Grand Cherokee L “delivers capacious legroom in the second row, unrivalled third-row capacity and increased cargo carrying capacity of up to 2395 litres”.

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Mountain Cattlemen release free bushfire picture book AFTER almost two years in the making the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria (MCAV) are ready to release their children’s story about bushfire. To be donated to hundreds of primary schools across the state, the book is set to raise bushfire awareness - and its emotional toll - in a child-friendly format. “We are really excited about this project,” MCAV president, Bruce McCormack, said. “We can’t wait to get it onto the shelves at libraries, schools and kindergartens all across Victoria.” Copies of the book will be donated to education providers impacted by the 2019/2020 bushfires, with Mr McCormack explaining the story was “educational but realistic”. “The story is told from the perspective of a young girl who watches her family - who have been on the land for generations - deal with the impact of bushfire,” he said. “There are illustrations picturing dead stock and mental health implications - but ultimately it is a story of family con-

Local teenagers branching out into university life By NATASHA SHERWOOD, Friday, February 24, 2012 SCHOOL friends Bre Levesque, 17 and Emily Lewis, 18, are ready for everything university has to offer them. For Bre, school’s already in. She’s studying primary teaching at the Australian Catholic University, Canberra, where classes started this week, and living in the Kew residence for rural students. Bre returned home to Wangaratta last Friday after an exciting orientation week of activities. “It’s been good and I’ve met lots of people,” she said. “There’s been lots of parties and free food. “But the transport was pretty hard to get used to.” Bre passed on her experiences

A STORY TO REMEMBER: Pictured is Bruce McCormack, MCAV president, with the association’s first children’s book, with copies to be donated to schools in bushfire impacted areas. nection, love and the continuation of life.” To stimulate interest in the book the MCAV ran a ‘Name this Book’ competition, inviting students from across Australia to submit title suggestions. “It was a really wonderful experience to see the breadth of interest in the project,” Mr McCormack said. “We had entries from as far

statement,” Mr McCormack said. “And to be able to give them away to education providers is something really special.” The book is written by journalist and MCAV office manager, Rhyll McCormack, and is illustrated by award winning artist Timothy Ide - of Tom the Outback Mailman fame. The book is also available to purchase for $14.95.

with Galen Catholic College friend Emily Lewis, 18, who is getting impatient waiting for her university experience to begin. She’s studying a double degree of arts and education through Deakin, but classes don’t start until next month. Orientation week starts next week and she can’t wait. “I’ve got a room in a house a kilometre away from the university,” she said. “I’m just looking forward to meeting new people.” Emily hopes to become a psychology teacher but mostly she just wants to get on with learning and living. “I just want it to be started,” she said. “Everyone is already gone or going.” NEXT CHAPTER: Former Galen Catholic College students Bre Levesque, 17 and Emily Lewis, 18, are heading off to different universities. PHOTO: Cheryl Browne

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Active Wangaratta Grants The Active Wangaratta Grants Program has been established to provide financial support to local community sporting clubs, groups and organisations in developing programs, activities, and projects for those who are vulnerable to being disengaged in sport and physical activity

Tuesday 8 March at 9.30am – 12.30pm The Rural City of Wangaratta is working together with Business Victoria to run a free online workshop designed to give you the knowledge, strategies and tools to grow your business online. During this online workshop you will learn how digital technologies are impacting the way businesses operate, what a digital strategy is and the elements you need to consider when developing yours, website best practice, how mobile apps can support your business operations, risk management in a digital world, ecommerce, and ways to automate business processes.

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Join the Rural City of Wangaratta’s Environment team to learn more about our wonderful native wildlife and clean up along the One Mile Creek. Meet us at the creek area near the Appin Street carpark (past the Appin Park Primary School). Please bring your own water bottle and gloves and RSVP by 3rd March.

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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.

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate person with experience and a love of food to join our team. This position will oversee the kitchen, take the lead in menu and meal preparation, cooking and the service of the meals. This position will supervise and staff or students that are assisting in the program. With negotiation, this position could be worked in conjunction with other cooking position available. Neighbourhood House and Adult Community Education Centres Collective Agreement 2016 Tutor 1 -2 (level commiserate with experience) Hours: 5 Hours a Fortnight as required

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate person with experience and a love of food to join our team. This position requires you to deliver classes to people seeking to increase their personal cooking skills, menu planning, scope, budget and meal diversity. This is for home cooks, and for people who find themselves as primary cook or those with changed circumstances. This class is access for all abilities. This position will oversee the kitchen hygiene and all facets of workplace health and safety. The tutor will support the learner in individual objectives, cooking and facilitation of class, community serving and sharing of the meals. With negotiation, this position could be worked in conjunction with other cooking position available. Neighbourhood House and Adult Community Education Centres Collective Agreement 2016 Tutor 1 -2 (level commiserate with experience) Hours: 12 Hours a Fortnight

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We are seeking an adult language literacy and numeracy tutor who is enthusiastic and passionate, to join our team for the teaching year. You will be working with participants in a classroom setting, and from various backgrounds with a wide range of abilities and fluency skills. We deliver both a weekly class session, as well as one on one tutoring. As tutor you will be deliver class for people who wish to enhance literacy and numeracy skills, through different mediums including working with words and sentences, recognising key information and reading, word and number exercises, basic computer skills, using a keyboard, accessing information and printing, becoming familiar with and completing forms. Neighbourhood House and Adult Community Education Centres Collective Agreement 2016 Tutor 2 (level commiserate with experience) Hours: 6-10 Hours a Fortnight Classes are held on Monday mornings

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate person with experience and a love of all things Mosaics to join our team. We are looking for a talented tutor, with skills, passion and commitment. We wish to engage students in projects and personalised learning. We want someone who is innovative and reflective. Working in this position you will be a part of a team that values respect, kindness and teamwork. We work to reduce barriers while fostering self-determination and building pride in our neighbourhood. We do this because we are passionate about social justice and empowerment of our communities. Neighbourhood House and Adult Community Education Centres Collective Agreement 2016 Tutor 1 -2 (level commiserate with experience) Hours: 8-12 Hours a Fortnight Classes are held on Tuesdays

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate person with experience and a love of community development to join our team. You will undertake program and activity development. You will have a keen understanding of IT and social media platforms for promotional requirements and office administrations. This position will oversee and implement the development of various programs and services offered to our community and will supervise staff or students as required. Working in this position you will be a part of a team that values respect, kindness and teamwork. We work to reduce barriers while fostering self-determination and building pride in our neighbourhood. We do this because we are passionate about social justice and empowerment of our communities. Neighbourhood House and Adult Community Education Centres Collective Agreement 2016 Community Development Worker level range 2-3 (level commiserate with experience) Hours: 24-30 Hours a Fortnight For further information and a position description regarding any of the above positions please contact Loretta Waters at Open Door Neighbourhood House on 5721 9175 or email coordinator@opendoornh.org.au Applications to be forwarded to: Coordinator Open Door Neighbourhood House 61 Burke Street Wangaratta, 3677 Applications close 5pm, March 9, 2022.

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Customer Service/Retail Sales Assistant Seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic team member to join the team. The successful candidate must be able to show basic computer skills, possess a can-do attitude and be eager to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment. Duties will include, but not limited to: ƥ ³Ë®È À Ãv¨ Ãƨ vÃÃ ÃÈ ® ËÃÈ³ ÀÃ with their purchases ƥ ®ÃÜ À ® ½ ³® Ã v® À ½¨â ® to emails ƥ I § ® v® ½v § ® ³ ³À ÀÃ ƥ 9v ®Èv ® ÃÈ³ § ¨ Û ¨Ã A cover letter and resume can be dropped into the shop at 26 Tone Road, Wangaratta. Applications close February 28, 2022. Due to the number of applications only Ã ³ÀÈư¨ ÃÈ v® vÈ Ã Ü ¨¨ ®³È ï ƛ

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Pest Control Technician

We have a full time position for a Pest Control Technician, based in North East Victoria. The successful applicant is required to be fit, reliable and have a “can do” attitude. Experience and qualifications preferred but not essential Full training, uniform and vehicle provided. Above award wages based on qualifications and experience. Drivers licence is essential. Application to be emailed to: Position Vacant – Pest Control Technician admin@economicpest.com.au Applications close: 5pm Friday, March 11, 2022.

Facilities Maintenance Ofﬁcer About us: Brown Family Wine Group, an innovative family-owned multi brand wine business, is one of Australia’s most loved and trusted wine companies. We have evolved from a single brand to a family of brands that now includes Brown Brothers, Devil’s Corner, Pirie, Tamar Ridge and Innocent Bystander. We are a proud and passionate business who are strong on values and culture. We have been certified as “A Great Place to Work” and are committed to honouring this recognition throughout all aspects of the business. About the role: Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor, you will be responsible for customer service improvement requests, programmed and reactive maintenance of the facilities and buildings, small facility and building upgrades to ensure the buildings and facilities are to a high, safe and functional standard for the internal and external customers and stakeholders About you: You will be trade qualified in either mechanical, carpentry/building, plumbing or similar disciplines who can demonstrate your experience in facilities maintenance and improvements including scheduling and organising works, materials, labour management, records, quotes and costs and communications. You will be highly motivated and have the:

Ability to work as part of a team, use initiative and work autonomously. Ability to communicate professionally and to provide effective reports to all levels of the business. Ability to be hands-on completing works whilst managing other trades and contractors where required to get jobs done Current driver’s license.

What’s on offer:

Work within one of Australia’s leading wine companies Career development Be part of a passionate and dedicated team Generous employee benefits including discounts on all products.

Interested? Apply now through the SEEK website or through careers@brownfwg.com.au – we’d love to hear from you!

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Providing the best quality Catholic education for the children in our care. Catholic Education Sandhurst.

Teaching Position in grades 3 and 4, for Terms 2, 3 and 4 in 2022 Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for to join our Teaching team. The successful applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children Collaborative team planning Spacious well-resourced facilities Curriculum supported with professionally delivered specialist subjects Promote the Catholic ethos of our school VIT registration a requirement Remuneration is in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018 How to apply: Detailed position descriptions and application requirements are available by emailing principal@sbwangaratta.catholic.edu.au Applications close: March 8, 2022. This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

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Auspat is an expanding survey company specialising in providing high quality surveyors to some of the largest infrastructure projects throughout Australia. Having celebrated close to 25 years of achievement in the industry we are now looking for our next key team member. We are seeking applications from trainee, junior and qualified surveyors to work at the Benalla based precast yard. Ideally, candidates for the role will have: * Experience working on civil construction projects including rail, road, services and structures * Enrolment in place in a relevant survey qualification They must be able to work unsupervised, be able to reduce own field data, work in a team environment and adhere to survey management plans. In return we will offer you: * An above average hourly rate * Non-standard and overtime rates * Payment for the completion of relevant tickets and licenses * Invitations to regular staff events and functions Auspat also offers you opportunities to up-skill, complete further studies and considerable room for growth. We pride ourselves on excellent working conditions with full onsite support and the latest tools, hardware and software required in today's high tech surveying environment. We reward hard working staff who demonstrate the right attitude, are committed to excellence, reliable and team oriented. Auspat has a commitment to the promotion of a diverse and equitable construction industry. We embrace differences and cultures and give everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. We encourage and welcome women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply. If you have full working rights for Australia and the necessary experience to succeed in this role please send a covering letter and your resume to Auspat via admin@auspat.com.au.

Office Manager Position Summary: Primary Functions t Responsible for overall management and function of the office t Responsible for day-to-day management and coordination of administration volunteers t Coordinate and execute financial transactions including preparation of payroll t Responsible for recording and tracking of financial transactions of various grants and funding streams t Provide administration support for the Business Manager and Board t Provide customer service support to clients as needed EFT 0.6 (22.8 hours per week) Reporting to NEMA Business Manager Applicants please email resume to president@nema.org.au Enquiries phone Rob 0427 763 010. Persons of multicultural background encouraged to apply. Applications close March 5, 2022 at 5pm.

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To Visit Visited EVERYTHING MUST GO, books $1 each, bric-a-brac $1$3 each, size 10-12 ladies clothing $1-$3 each, furniture assorted prices, and much more. 8am start, no early callers, Saturday and Sunday, 79 Bells Lane, Byawatha.

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To Visit Visited RUTHERGLEN Community Mens Shed, Saturday, 8am 1pm, 171 High Street, Rutherglen (behind t h e K i n d e rg a r t e n ) . MONSTER SALE large number of used and new assorted tools, garden equipment, household furniture, lawnmowers and welders.

To Visit Visited 4 9 Wa l d a r a D r ive , Wa n g a r a t t a , 8 a m . Downsizing sale, bench saw, lathe, thicknesser, dust extractor, wood splitter, hand power tools and household items.

To Visit Visited 22 Zig Zag Road, Beechworth, Saturday, February 26, 8am4pm. Leaving the farm, everything must go, farm and household items.

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.

HUSKY DUCTED V A C U U M SYSTEMS, 25 years warranty and 5 years free service. FREE quotes. New homes and commercial. Service and repairs on all ducted vacuum systems. Ph 0411 881 922, luandadatavac@gmail. com, luandadatavac. com.au

ODD jobs, rubbish removal, pruning, gutter cleaning, building maintenance. 25 years trade experience. Phone Michael 0412 857 771.

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HYUNDAI i30 2015 wagon, diesel, rego CONCRETING - Big ( 1 F S 4 F E ) , RW C , or small jobs. Paths, 92,000km, $17,000. Mark driveways, shed slabs, C o n t a c t verandahs. 15 years 0427 293 564. 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.

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SUBARU Forester 2012 2.5i, silver, tow bar, leather seats, very good condition, new tyres, just serviced, RWC, (ZIP845), 279,000km, $10,000. Phone Ian 0414 428 544.

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Thinking of a position in hospitality? We have the position for you! Koffie Bean Cafe is looking for Cafe Allrounders to join our fun and energetic team. You must be fast on your feet, able to multitask, have great customer service and work well in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to work a rotating roster that includes weekends is a must. Job tasks and responsibilities: - Greeting customers - Waiting tables - Running food and drinks - Cooking and preparing meals - Barista experience - General cafe duties Apply either in person with your resume or email through to koffiebeancafe@gmail.com

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SOLD 2011 Creative Grant Tourer, Designer Series, 21ft separate shower toilet, dual axle, aircon, dual batteries, led lights, ext stove/barbecue, awning, large fridge, gas/electric HWS etc. Great van for parks or free camping. VGC. $41,000. Call Trevor 0407 880 948.

AUS made off road heavy duty camper trailer, low kms, canvas as new with awning, power brakes and sprung mattress, porta potty included, 12 month reg, ideal for exploring national parks, $6700. Ph 0401 969 777. J AY C O P e n q u i n camper van, dual awnings and privacy screen, floor mounted ref. aircon, very little use, only used on powered sites, always kept under cover, as new condition, including: cutlery, crockery, TV, camp washing machine and clothes line, 2nd drink fridge, plus various appliances, all you need for your holiday, $17,000. Ph 5721 8000.

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WALKER (nee O’Neill), Lilian Alice.

QUINCES $2kg Open weekends or by arrangement. Smiths Glenrowan Orchards Ph 0408 597 770 CHEST freezer, Fisher and Paykel, 215 litres, 880 x 565 x 900mm high, very good condition, $220 ono, Whitﬁeld. Ph 0447 526 403. GAS patio heaters, treadmill, sprayer, black cane outdoor setting, 8kg front load washer and stand. Ph 0407 685 554. LADIES parka, teal, 16-18 $60. Wedding dress, satin lace $100. Small rocking horse $20. Ph 5721 9106. TYRES, used, guaranteed quality. F and B from $30 each. 10” to 16”. W treads, light truck. X ply. Adzam Tyres, 44 Newman Street.Ph 5722 2035 or 0428 257 221. UNIMIG 175 3in1 m i g w e l d e r, VG C , $320. Beefeater Bugg barbecue with stand, VGC, $320. Ph 0428 222 565. YORK C415 exercise bike, VGC, $250. Ph 0419 299 597. YOUNG guinea fowl. Ph 0429 928 220.

Passed away at Northeast Health Wangaratta on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Bob. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Simone (dec) and Andrew, Virginia and Neil, Jo and Marcus, Rob and Lyn, Sean, Tania and Terry. Adored Nan of 20 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Loved forever.

YAMAHA XT250F 2014, in excellent condition, electric start, 12,600km, ready to ride with RWC, reg to October (2Q7BC), $5200. Ph 0421 021 562.

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WALKER, Lillian. February 23, 2022. Loved sister of Margaret and Roy Wilson (both dec). Adored Aunty of Anna (dec), Lorraine, Chris, Claire, Lyndy, Gerard, Kate and their partners and their families. Forever in our hearts.

The funeral service for Ruth McIntyre will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason St, Wangaratta on Monday February 28, 2022 commencing at 2.00pm. A private cremation will follow.

WALKER Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Lilian Walker will be held in Our Lady’s Catholic Church, corner of White Street and Murdoch Road, Wangaratta on Monday, February 28, 2022, commencing at 10am. Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery. ,Q OLHX RI ÀRZHUV D GRQDWLRQ PDGH LQ memory of Lilian to the Medical Ward at Northeast Health would be appreciated and can be made at www.givenow.com.au/nhw

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Formerly from Wangaratta. Passed away at the age of 87. Loving father to Jennifer and David. The funeral ceremony for Jim will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Thursday March 3, 2022 commencing at 2pm. Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery. Jim’s ceremony can be viewed via livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming

DENT, Phil. February 24, 1960. Not too many cheers, Probably too many beers, And maybe the odd tear. Miss ya mate. ~ George.

ATKINS, Stephen Mark (Fez). February 27, 2020.

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BYRNE, James Stewart (Jim). QUINTREX 4-00 mtr explorer trophy, s/c 2019 model, merc 30 hp 4 stroke e.f.i approx 40 hrs, alum trailer excellent condition, plus extras, price $17,500. Futher details call 0427 056 978.

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McINTYRE (nee Wheeler), Clara Ruth.

Passed away peacefully at Illoura Residential Aged Care on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Aged 95 years. 'HDUO\ EHORYHG ZLIH RI *HR൵ GHF and adored daughter of Norman and Cammie Wheeler. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Rhoda and 7RP %RZOHU ERWK GHF DQG GHDUO\ ORYHG DQG best Aunt in the world to Charlie and Norma and their families. Best friend of ‘Millie’. Rest in peace.

In memory of a great cowboy but a greater man. He was kind, caring and a humble champion. I will cherish our memories forever, thank the universe for sending you to me and miss you forever my darling. ~ Bern xx

BURNS, Brian William (Ben, Burnsy). 20/1/1936 - 25/2/2021 We all miss you so dearly. We remember you in our thoughts and laughter. You are with us everywhere. ~ Barbie, David, Andree, Maddie, Tyler, Lilli, Daly. The Burns clan and friends.

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Hesitant Darling awaits AFL fate

THE AFL career of Jack Darling remains uncertain with West Coast yet to announce their next move, despite holding a three-hour board meeting on Wednesday night. Darling has been banished from the club since January 21 after missing the AFL’s COVID-19 vaccine deadline for the first dose. The 29-year-old also missed the February 18 deadline for WA-based players to have received a second dose of the vaccine. There was hope Darling would opt to take the recently-

approved Novavax vaccine, but as of yet he hasn’t given an indication that he will. West Coast now face a decision on whether to keep Darling on their main list, transfer him to the inactive list, or take the more drastic step of terminating his contract. Darling is contracted until the end of the 2025 AFL season on a deal worth about $750,000 a year. A club board meeting was conducted on Wednesday night but the Eagles have been tight lipped about what they plan to do with Darling.

It’s been reported that Darling’s lawyer Peter Kimpton says the star forward has a medical certificate and hopes to play again. Darling unsuccessfully applied to the AFL for a medical exemption. When he missed the January 21 deadline for the first dose, Darling released a statement saying the reason for his absence was on doctor’s orders. “I have been diagnosed with suffering from a work related injury and as a result I am on sick leave until further notice,” he said.

Darling’s absence has left a major hole in West Coast’s forward line, which deepened when Oscar Allen suffered a stress fracture in his foot. Allen will spend at least one more week in a moon boot being further assessed. The Eagles were also dealt a blow during the off-season when star defender Brad Sheppard was forced to retire due to concussion. “These things, they’re out of the box,” Eagles coach Adam Simpson told the AFL website in reference to Sheppard and Darling.” -AAP

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CHAMP: Ash Barty will resume her 2022 campaign on the WTA Tour in Indian Wells next month.

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WHAT the world No.1 has been busy with in the weeks after her historic Australian Open triumph has been classic, low-key Ash Barty. Instead of basking in the glory of becoming the first local winner of Australia’s grand slam in 44 years, Barty has been busy moving house in Brisbane. The 25-year-old is yet to play again after defeating Danielle Collins in the memorable final

at Melbourne Park almost a month ago. But Barty is planning on relaunching her 2022 season at the WTA 1000 event in Indian Wells, California, starting on March 9. “I was on house arrest for a couple of weeks,” Barty said at an AIA launch in Melbourne on Thursday. “I was moving houses, so unpacking boxes and settling into our new home.

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A MONTH out from arguably the Australia’s biggest match in 15 years, coach Graham Arnold insists the Socceroos hold the edge over rivals Japan in the race to qualify for this year’s World Cup. Arnold’s team face the Samurai Blue at Stadium Australia on March 24 in what is effectively a mustwin fixture if the Socceroos are to have any hope of securing one of two automatic berths for Qatar 2022. The 2-2 draw with Oman in Muscat earlier this month left Australia third in their qualification group three

points adrift of secondplaced Japan but with a superior goal difference. A win over Japan in Sydney will lift the Socceroos back into the automatic qualifying positions before they travel to face leaders Saudi Arabia in their final group match. If Australia can’t secure a top-two finish they’ll face the third-placed team from the other Asian qualifying group in a playoff before the winner of that match advances to a one-off showdown with South America’s fifth-placed finisher for a spot at the World Cup. -AAP

“It’s been an incredible journey for all of us over the last few months. “We’ll aim to be ready for Indian Wells, I know it’s in a couple of weeks, so we’ll get sorted and try our best to get there.” After the travel complications of the past two years, the WTA Tour is set to function in a more normal way with Australia’s border open again. But Barty doesn’t expect a

drastic change in her schedule and who joins her at tournaments. “They have their jobs, their lives and their careers,” she said. “They love me as Ash the person, not Ash the tennis player. “As much as I love to have them with me, it’s important we all do our own thing and they have their own careers and lives.” -AAP

Eels to bring ‘mongrel’ mentality to NRLW IF straight-talking Parramatta skipper Simaima Taufa has things her way the Eels would lift the NRLW premiership trophy in their very first year. Parramatta are one of three new clubs in the expanded six-team NRLW that kicks off on Sunday, with the Eels facing fellow newcomers Newcastle. The Gold Coast are the competition’s other new side. The Eels, who will be coached by Dean Widders, have been installed as third-choice favourites behind reigning champions Brisbane and the Sydney Roosters and it’s clear to see why. Parramatta’s squad includes strike backs Botille Vette-Welsh and Tiana Penitani, the guile of halfback Maddie Studdon and a powerful pack fronted by Kennedy Cherrington and Taufa.

Even with such talent, Taufa has only one way to describe how she wants her team to play. “Mongrel,” she says, bluntly. “That’s how we’ll play. We will be tough and competitive. “People say inaugural teams are just going along for the ride, but with the talent we’ve got we aren’t going to do that. “We’ll put our bodies on the line and be willing to work hard for everyone and to never take a backward step. “If we are doubting ourselves heading into this competition, then why are we even in the comp? “We don’t want to just be happy to be part of this. “We’ve busted our arses off and we’re in it to win it.” - AAP

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JUBILEE GOLF CLUB Sunday, February 20 Stableford A Grade Winner: Mick Reidy 39. B Grade Winner: Josh Wason 39. Ball winners: Mark Dean (2) 35, Dale Carmody 34, Hayden Sharp 34, Scott Pell 33 NTP: 4th Nick Jones, 8th Mark Dean, 13th Mick Reidy, 17th Mick Reidy Monday, February 21 Stableford Winner: Andy Walker 38. Ball winners: Corrie Haring (2) 35, Roger Barker 35, Spencer Lamb 33 NTP: 4th Martin Van Rhee, 8th Martin Van Rhee, 13th Andy Walker, 17th Mal Graham . A Grade Winner: Leanne Carmody ****MEDAL WINNER**** 73. Best Scratch: Di Murphy 84; B Grade Winner: Pauline Mercer 78. Best Scratch: Carol Myles 106. Ball winners: Vicki Moorhead (2) 75, Di Murphy 78, Carol Myles 79 NTP: 8th Chris Boseley (Londrigans Finer Foods), 13th Di Murphy (Reality Clothing), 17th Kay O’Shea (Appin Park General Store). Wednesday, February 23 Stableford : A Grade Winner: Alan Sands 38. B Grade Winner: Martin Van Rhee 39. C Grade Winner: Jeff Hemphill 35. Ball Winners: Keith Moorhead (2) 35, Nigel Cooper 35, Danny Potter 35, Phil Ockwell 34, Brendon Essex 34, Steve Fisher 34, Andy Walker 34. On a countback from Alex Gibbs NTP: 4th Gordon Paterson, 8th Martin Van Rhee, 13th Phil Ockwell, 16th Glenn O’Connell, 17th Phil Ockwell Wednesday, February 23 9 Hole Stableford A Grade Winner: Kelvin Archer 22. Runner Up: Mick Tanner 20. Ball Winner: Doug Ritchens 19. B Grade Winner: Michael Lugg 20. Runner Up: Allen Mercer 19. Ball Winner: Greg Hogan 18. NTP: 13th Alan White, 17th Ian Dinsdale.

TARRA GOLF CLUB LADIES golf On Tuesday, February 22, Tarrawingee ladies played a 9-hole canadian foursomes event. Winners: Lynn Barrow and Beat Allan 20.5. Balls: June Christenson and Lorraine Grenfell 21.5, Joan Quarrell and Fay Phillips 21.5 Next week ladies golf starting time will be 9am for 9:30am start

WAREENA PARK BOWLS Round 12 seen Wareena Park host Myrtleford in a must win round for both sides.

MID SWING: Peter Korteman hitting his drive at the Wangaratta Golf Club. Scores were: Rink 1: WP 15 Myrtleford 22. Rink 2 :WP 21 Myrtleford 13. Rink 3: WP 14 Myrtleford 29. Overall a win to Myrtleford by 14 shots. Next round sees Wareena Park at home to Corowa Civic.

WANGARATTA PICKLEBALL ROUND 14 results: Section: 1 Bryan Wilson 43 - 33, Tim Oliver 41 - 34, Klaus Kazenwadel 41 - 37, Les Goudie 39 - 33, Neville Bell 22 - 48. Section: 2 Geoff Allen 43 - 31, Tim Dickinson 41 - 33, Tyson Chivers 38 - 36, Clive Jones 26 - 48. Section: 3 Hunter Wilson 40 - 23, Steve Johnston 38 - 29, Mandy Hanratty 37 - 30, Ken Gaudion 31 - 32, Jennifer Reid 14 - 4.

WARBY WALKERS SUNDAY, January 23 Plateau walks Mt Buffalo NP After driving up to the Mount Buffalo Plateau, we started walking on the track towards Mount McLeod, then turned left for Og, Gog and Magog. There was some rock scrambling involved here, but well worth it to enjoy some great views. We then returned to the main track, and continued on to Eagle Point. Here we climbed the steel ladders

for some more excellent views. Back on the track, we continued on to Mollison’s Galleries, and enjoyed a late lunch in the shade. Returning to Eagle Point, we kept right at the Og, Gog and Magog intersection, and headed back to the start, at the Reservoir car park. There were 19 of us on the walk, and we enjoyed great scenery, and a perfect sunny day. Saturday, February 5 Reform Hill, Myrtleford A warm, sunny and still morning was ideal for 17 walkers who assembled at the base of Reform Hill for an easy walk. The low humidity experienced, was in stark contrast to conditions of the previous few days. A steady climb with great views of the Ovens Valley and Mt Buffalo brought us to the summit lookout, ready for a breather! We had passed many mining relics from the 19th century plus we had discovered several of the fantastic mosaics recently installed by the Myrtleford based “Crack Pot” crew (we eventually found nine of the possible 13). Ambling around the hill - where so much careful vegetation restoration work has been carried out- we stopped for lunch before plunging back down via the Hume and Hovell monument (they passed by here in 1824 - so in two and a half years it will be 200 years) and back to the cars. After a great walk of about 8kms and an ascent of 390 metres, the walkers led by the enthusiastic Jon, enjoyed Pat’s so welcome cuppa and

CLOSE WATCH: Dave O’Brien watches his shot. ANZAC biscuits. We left really satisfied and almost totally reformed. Coming events: Sunday, March 6 The Big Walk, Mt Buffalo NP Marita, 0427 521 122 There are a number of options of this fantastic walk, mostly on bush tracks, with some short sections beside the road. Hard walk: The entire ‘Big Walk’ starts from the entry gate of the NP, and finishes near the Chalet; a distance of about 11km, and an ascent of 1,040m. To include the diversions to various lookouts, add about 2km. Medium walk: From Rollason’s Falls car park, up to the Chalet. Distance of about 5.4km, with an ascent of 570m. To walk to the various lookouts, add about 2km to this. Easy walk: A walk to the lookouts at the top, which is part of the medium, and hard walks. The distance is up to 6km (depending on how many lookouts you choose to walk to), with an ascent and descent of 140m. Walkers of the hard and the medium walk can choose to do the return walk, or get a lift down the mountain.

CROQUET RESULTS for Monday, February 21 are as follows: Heather Gulbin and Cheryl Sampson d Lauren Kazenwadel and Trish Rogash 7/0, with Cheryl scoring six of the seven hoops.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

What a performance. Marie Wallis and Nathan Reynolds d Elise Downes and Elaine Mudge 7/3, Joan Dyson and Margaret Bennett d Robyn Muller and Maureen O’Keefe 7/6, Annette Filipek and Cassie Hurley d Lorraine Johnston and Wendy Stevens 6/5 in a timed out game. On Wednesday morning Joan Guttormsen was “on fire” during a game of ricochet croquet. She achieved three 15 yard roquets, two 20 yard roquets and ran a hoop from 12 yards on a 30 degree angle. A roquet is achieved by hitting your ball onto another ball resulting in two extra shots and doing it at 15 and 20 yards shows a great deal of skill. The game in question was a singles game against Terry Wilson. Joan was in front for all except the last 15 minutes with the result being Terry 26 and Joan 23. Wednesday evening saw 10 players enjoy some games in the relatively cooler conditions. Playing times are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 8:30am and Wednesday evening (Twilight) at 6pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow for the draw to be done. Late arrivals will be included in the next game. Visitors and new players are welcome. Just contact one of the numbers listed below. Club contacts are president Trish Rogash on 0409974326 and captain Terry Wilson on 0417326739.

CONTACT: Dan - 0423 113 110

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ACTION PACKED: Ada Wheeler in action for the Dragons last season. PHOTO: Kylie Samson

MEMBERS of the Wangaratta Dragons Hockey Club are training hard for the commencement of the 2022 Hockey Albury Wodonga season, with players across all age groups eager to get stuck into competition. With the first round of play set for late March, numbers are booming at the Dragons, with more and more people discovering the benefits of playing hockey. “We came back last year with a really strong team and really strong club - we more than doubled in numbers between 2019 and 2021,” Wangaratta Dragons president Daniel Warner said. “It’s the fact that hockey is one of the sports that everyone can get involved in. “We run junior programs for under 10s all the way up to our senior players and some of our senior players are retirees, both male and female alike, so everyone can get involved. “It’s a real family and club type atmosphere - we’ve got parents playing in the senior teams and their kids are playing for our junior teams, it’s just great. “Once the kids get old enough

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they can still go out and play with their parents in the senior teams because the parents aren’t past the age of play, the juniors can play with their mum or dad.” Encouragement is one of the key principles at the club, which Warner said promotes younger players to try new things within the sport. “At Wangaratta Dragons we try to promote the whole friendly, family atmosphere, try and encourage people to come down and have a bit of fun, encourage all our players, watch as many of our teams play as we can, and a lot of them do,” he said. “The senior men will hang around and support the women and vice versa, it’s great to see. “We encourage juniors to have a go at umpiring and coaching alike - our older juniors, our under 17s, come down and help out with our under 10s and under 12s, and we’ve got a couple of juniors who are interested in doing umpiring

clinics to get their umpiring certificates and learn how to umpire.” Warner said the popularity of the club meant the Dragons will field teams in grades across juniors and seniors play, but there would always be room for new players and fresh faces. “We’re hoping to have a boys and girls under 12s, boys and girls under 14s, and a boys and girls under 17s, fill all the age groups,” he said. “At the moment we’re still trying really hard to get an under 10s. “At this stage we’ll have senior men’s and senior women’s division 3 teams, and we’ve got great interest in that, we’ve got heaps of interest in that. “I’m hoping, if I can get a few more players to come along and give it a go, or come and join the club, we might even be able to put two men’s teams and two women’s teams together which would be great.” Anyone interested in trying hockey or joining the Wangaratta Dragons, of any age or skill level, contact Daniel Warner on 0417 217 987 or email president@wangarattahockey.com.au, or check out Wangaratta Dragons Hockey Club on Facebook and Instagram.

SPEEDSTER: Patrick Warner in action for the Murray Bushrangers in 2018.

Speedster joins Magpies ■

CONSISTENT: Prince Of Helena will be in action in race eight at Ballarat on Sunday.

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Prince Of Helena eyes Country Mile success By WILLSON MACK PRINCE Of Helena will be hoping to replicate what Ben Brisbourne’s Fontein Diamond did last year by making the final of the Country Mile. Fontein Diamond qualified for the final after winning her heat at Wangaratta and went on to take out the $250,000 race on All-Star Mile day. Craig Weeding’s Prince Of Helena is set to run at Ballarat on Sunday in heat three of the Country Series qualification races over 1400m

(benchmark 70) in race eight. Weeding’s hopeful his consistent gelding will return well after a setback in the spring. “He had a little set back after his first race in the spring so we decided to spell him and bring him back to target this series,” Weeding said. “He knocked his leg in his run at Sandown so we thought we’d ere on the side of caution and give him some time off.” The five-year-old gelding has been ultra consistent across his career, running 16 starts for four

wins and nine placings. Prince Of Helena will carry 62kg with Damian Lane in the saddle “He’s always promised to do something good but can’t get a good run at it,” Weeding said. “We’re hoping this prep he’ll show us what he’s got. “He’s definitely good enough to give a series like this a shakeup but it’s a strong field in this heat at Ballarat. “62kgs won’t worry him either, he’s a strong horse and the rest of the field are up in weight as well.”

Last year’s Country Mile Series final was at Moonee Valley but this year the race has moved to Flemington. “If he was to make the final Flemington would help his chances,” Weeding said. “It’s a great series that gives the opportunity for country trainers to take progressive horses to the city for good prize money.” Meanwhile, Weeding will have four starters at Leeton on Saturday and three runners at Albury on Sunday.

From back page The Pies have also snared 205cm ruckman Jai Middleton, who has spent time at East Burwood. Middleton played 10 games for East Burwood in 2021, kicking 12 goals and featuring in the best on four occasions. “Jai moved to Wangaratta for his firefighting and he wasn’t going to play football at all but thought he’d come to training with nothing set in stone,” Reid said. “He enjoyed training and thought he’d stay around. “He’s a different ruckman to Zac Leitch and Chris Knowles who are the bigger bodies. “Jai’s probably six foot eight and is really athletic, he’s gone forward a couple of times in our intra-club’s and kicked a few goals so he’s versatile as well.” The Pies held their training camp at Boorhaman on the Ovens River last weekend.

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Football and netball practice matches already here By WILLSON MACK

THEY’RE HERE: Wangaratta will play their first practice match this weekend against West Coburg.

OAK-FM to call WDCA grand final THE Wangaratta and District Cricket Association has proudly announced that the production team at 101.3 OAK-FM community radio have decided to live broadcast the 2021/22 WDCA A grade one day grand final on Saturday, March 26 from 12:30pm. For the second year in a row the OAK-FM team will provide ball by ball commentary for the people of Wangaratta and surrounds to tune in to.

FOOTBALL and netball practice matches are back tomorrow. Yes you read that right, practice matches return with Wangaratta footballers set to play West Coburg at Tarrawingee Recreation Reserve, while the Magpies netballers will play Kangaroo Flat at Mooroopna. Wangaratta coach Ben Reid said his side will take a youthful approach to the clash. “We’re going to have a look

at our youngers guys,” Reid said. “We’ll play a half strength side and a few of the senior personnel won’t be playing. “We want to reward some of the younger guys such as Fraser Holland-Dean, Luke Shepherd and Harry Hewitt they’ll all play.” Despite Wangaratta’s youthful approach, Reid said West Coburg will roll a fullstrength squad out. The ‘Pies have two other practice matches against Seymour and Echuca lined up

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before the season starts on April 2. “We said the season would come around before we knew it and it definitely has,” Reid said. “Pre-season after Christmas time flies, we’ll have three other dress rehearsals before round one. “We’ll have a stronger side in for Seymour and then nearly full strength for Echuca.” The clash against West Coburg starts at 2pm, while netballers kick off at 12pm.

SHARP SHOOTER: Georgia Clark will pair nicely with Amanda Umanski under the ring. PHOTO: Nick Richards

WANGARATTA has landed an outstanding coup to replace Kellie Keen in attack. State league player Georgia Clark has joined the Magpies and is set to partner Amanda Umanski at the offensive end as she relocates to the area as a paramedic. The 22-year-old comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience having played in the Victorian Netball League with the Geelong Cougars, while also playing over 100 games for St Joseph’s in the Geelong Football Netball League. She also represented Northern Territory as a youngster. “I worked with a girl at Boost Juice in Geelong who’s from Wangaratta and she saw me going for a run one day and then asked me about my netball,” Clark said. “She then got me in touch with Hannah Grady and I went to trials and really liked the feel of it. “I hadn’t heard much about netball here but Hannah spoke highly of it and I’m really excited to start the season.” After two years off due to COVID-19 and studying, Clark can’t wait to don the black and white. “I guess like everyone I’ve missed the last few years because of COVID and I’ve missed netball like crazy,” she said. “Pre-season’s been hard work but we’re all ready for the season to start.” The 179cm GA admitted she’s usually the taller goaler, however, this year may look different for Clark

We have a good team and if training translates to the season we should have a good year. - GEORGIA CLARK when playing alongside Umanski. “I’ve always been the taller goaler,” Clark said. “I’m happy to play either shooter or attack but I’m probably stronger at goal attack. “It’s going to be great to play with Amanda under the ring and hopefully utilse her as well as we can. “It gives the defenders more to think about when you have two taller players.” Clark praised her time under Gerard Murphy at the Geelong Cougars. “I learnt so much playing for Geelong Cougars,” Clark said. “Gerard Murphy was an excellent coach, especially with the technical side of the game. “I also learnt so much at St Joesph’s, it was an honour to work with some of the people there.” As for this year, Clark just wants to get back to playing netball. “I’m just keen to get back on the court,” she said. “I’m looking forward to working with everyone and if success follows then that’s great. “We have a good team and if training translates to the season we should have a good year.”

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ROUND 17 PREVIEW: Saturday, February 26

Hawks to keep fighting hard

STILL FIGHTING: RUB skipper Paddy McNamara said his side will keep putting in the effort in an attempt to finish in the coveted second spot. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

THE finals of the WDCA A grade season are less than a month away and with the ladder sitting as it is, the top three teams are ready to have a shot at the title. Rovers United Bruck (RUB) sit at third and are a shoe-in to play finals, but skipper Paddy McNamara said it was no excuse for the Hawks to ease up on their playing intent. “I can’t believe finals are just around the corner, but I suppose that’s what happens when it’s all one dayers, everything goes past pretty quickly,” he said. “We’ve got to just keep taking it one week at a time and see how we go. “It will also be good to get a few blokes in form and whatnot to finish off the season and get ready for finals. “These three games, there’s still a lot on the line, so it’s really important we finish.” The Hawks are just 0.02 points behind second place side Yarrawonga Mulwala and with a bad history of ending in the bronze

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medal position, RUB are eager to get as many wins as possible. “Obviously we really want that top two position so to keep winning and winning well is very important - it gives us a home semifinal,” McNamara said. “The last couple of seasons we’ve actually finished third and the game’s been rain affected which has obviously put us at the worse end. “Finishing second would mean we wouldn’t have to worry if it was rain affected, which is not the greatest way to win but it’s better than losing.” The Hawks face off against Ovens Valley United who currently sit out of finals contention, which means the Tigers have nothing to lose and will be out for blood. “We can’t take this game lightly

- obviously you look at ladder position and games won and they haven’t really had a great season but they’ve definitely got some good players and once they get going they can be hard to stop,” McNamara said. “We can’t take it lightly, we’ve got to come again with the right attitude and hopefully we can get through a couple of early wickets and keep their good bowlers quiet. “We’ll probably just stick with our best side for the time being. “Obviously unavailability is always a little bit difficult but if we can get our best side out on the park and really keep the boys together, that’s what we’ll be aiming for.” RUB take on Ovens Valley United at 1pm tomorrow at McNamara Reserve in Myrtleford - in other matches around the area, Beechworth Wanderers host City Colts, Benalla Bushrangers take on Yarrawonga Mulwala, and the Magpies travel down the highway to take on Delatite.

It’s do or die time for City Colts CITY Colts have to win tomorrow if they’re any chance of playing finals in 2022. City Colts sit in fifth a win behind Delatite and with clashes against league leaders Wangaratta Magpies, and the third placed Rovers United Bruck their final two matches, a loss to Beechworth tomorrow would nearly spell season over for the Colts. “It’s definitely a do or die match for us this weekend,” City Colts skipper Mitch Giggins said. “Even though Rovers United Bruck beat us last weekend we still got some confidence out of that game. “If there’s any match that we need to make count it’s definitely this one.” Although Beechworth sits at the tail of the ladder, the side remains forever dangerous while the Surrey brothers (Kayde and Brenton) are around. “It’s going to be interesting to see what side they name,” Giggins said. “They’ve started to play some decent cricket the back half of the year so they’re going to be a challenge. “The Surrey’s are the key, Kayde has been in top form with the bat (508 runs at 50.8) this season. “Matt Ryan can also hit them around at the top so

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we need to get them early.” Despite losing to Rovers United Bruck, Giggins was pleased with his side’s determination to bat the overs out and hopes to take that into tomorrow. “We were batting well early and matching it with them but we had a bit of a collapse through the middle and just didn’t have the depth,” Giggins said. “The pleasing thing was we batted the 40 overs out and some players like Tom Clough (8 off 35) dug in. “I said to Tom to just try and bat out the day and it was pleasing to see the tail wagged a bit even though that’s not what we want it to come down to.” Jessie Smith and Dyl Adams return this week in a huge addition to the City Colts lineup. “Jessie comes back and will add some needed experience at the top of the batting order and also with the ball,” Giggins said. “Dyl Adams also wants to come back and with the quick deck at Beechworth he’ll hopefully hit his strides there.” Tomorrow’s match starts at 1pm at Baarmutha Park.

RETURNING: Jessie Smith will return tomorrow.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

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ON HIS WAY: Dave Allan heads to the next stage of the Men’s Novice bowls championships tomorrow at Mulgrave Country Club.

Novice bowler progresses to next stage FLYING: V8 Supercars legend Mark Winterbottom takes a turn.

Winton hosts final day of testing ahead of opener PRE-SEASON testing for southern state teams was held at Winton in northern Victoria today, just over one week out from the start of the 2022 Repco Supercars Championship. Tickford Racing, Walkinshaw Andretti United, Erebus Motorsport, Brad Jones Racing, Team 18, Grove Racing, and the Blanchard Racing Team hit the track for preseason testing day, where championship and co-drivers spent time behind the wheel. Reigning Repco Bathurst 1000 winner Chaz Mostert was among those testing, and was joined by his newest Walkinshaw Andretti United teammate, Fabian Coulthard. Coulthard, a Bathurst 1000 podium winner, was left without a drive when Team Sydney was sold to PremiAir Racing in the off-season, and has been quickly snapped up by the reigning Bathurst winning squad. The 39-year old kiwi comes to the team with 471 starts in the championship, including 13 race wins and 60 podium finishes. A number of other drivers had their first taste of driving with new teams including Mostert’s Bathurstwinning co-driver Lee Holdsworth (now with Penrite Racing), Nick Percat (WAUR), Andre Heimgartner (Brad Jones Racing), Bryce Fullwood (Brad Jones Racing) and rook-

READY TO GO: David Reynolds on the grid.

QUICK: Blanchard Racing’s Tim Slade. PHOTO: RenSmart Photography

MILAWA novice bowler Dave Allan has progressed to the next stage of the Novice Men’s bowling competition over the weekend. Allan took the win in the final over Wangaratta bowler Steve Bihun 22-5 in a brilliant display. The win books a spot in the next round of competition, set to be played on Saturday at Mulgrave Country Club - if Allan wins that, he will take on the best in the state at the finals on May 7, set to be played in Bendigo. Milawa Bowls Club would like to congratulate Allan as well as wish him the best of luck for the rest of the competition. The club also acknowledges Bernard Neal and Freddie Allan who competed in the Novice Men’s and Women’s events, respectively.

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GUN RECRUIT GEORGIA Clark will join Wangaratta this season and shapes as a huge threat at goal attack. Clark has relocated to Wangaratta for her work as a paramedic. ■ STORY: Page 45 PHOTO: Nick Richards

Speedster joins Magpies Wangaratta has signed former Murray Bushranger Patrick Warner and ruckman Jai Middleton FORMER M Murray Bushranger Pat Warner has signed with Wangaratta. Warner, who is known for his blistering speed, crosses from Benalla in the Goulburn Valley League and will sit nicely on a wing for the Magpies.

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The speedy winger was at the Bushrangers for the 2017-18 seasons. “I spoke to him mid-

November he’s N b and dh ’ trained i d with us ever since,” Wangaratta coach Ben Reid said. “He hasn’t missed a beat at training and he’s showed some really good signs in the intra club matches we’ve played.” Genuine wingers can

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be Reid b hard h d to find d and dR id iis definitely aware of that fact. “You want wingers that can run up and down all day and they can be hard to find,” he said. “Patty’s definitely one of those players and his pace is his greatest asset. “Having him on the wing

will heaps ill provide id us with i hh of flexibility too. “Cal Moore played on a wing at times but now he might be freed up and put down forward where he’ll get the best defender.” Magpies gun Joe Richards is known as one of the quickest players in the

Warner pushing lleague with i hW hi the numerous times club best and fairest. “We’ve done some sprint work at training and Patty’s right there with Joe,” Reid said. “It’s’ been great watching those two go head-to-head.” ■ Continued page 44

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