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WORK UNDER WAY: Uniting past president Alistair Macrae (front left) and Uniting general manager, housing and property Kristie Looney, with the project team including Ethan Pan - Uniting development manager (left), Natalie Murphy - Homes Victoria, Geoff Dinning - Wangaratta Uniting Church, Carey Landwehr and Ben Inman - Jackson Clements Burrows Architects, Serg Djurovic - D5 Build, Jan Berriman - Uniting head of housing strategy and development, and Chris Kelly - project director Point Polaris. PHOTO: Steve Kelly

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Works start on $ $18m Templeton p St units;; p project j to employ p y hundreds WORKS have begun on the $18 million, 44-unit community housing development on Templeton Street in Wangaratta, the first of its kind in regional Victoria, that aims to help alleviate a long 1000-person waiting list for affordable homes across the region. The units will be one and two bedroom, which will house about 100 people, and it was made possible by $13.5m through the State Government’s $5.3 billion Big Housing Build initiative. Developer Uniting Vic Tas was on-

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site, with its architect and builder, on Monday, hopeful the project can be completed by the end of 2024. Uniting Vic Tas general manager of housing and property, Kristie Looney, said the development was the first of its kind in regional Victoria and has been “a

dream” project of Uniting’s. “We’ve wanted to redevelop this site which had dilapidated housing, along with some social housing that needed to be updated,” she said. “It’s right in the heart of the city so we’ll really be able to tackle the issue that Wangaratta currently has with over 1000 people on the waiting list for social housing and we will be able to create some beautiful homes. “There are people sleeping rough in the area, on the

riverbanks, there are others in overcrowded situations, and people in housing that’s no longer accessible to them. “The need for community housing in Wangaratta is greater than ever with rents getting higher and home ownership out of many people’s reach. “Cost of living pressures are compounding the issue with people having to make difficult decisions to put food on the table, buy medication or pay rent and bills. ■ Continued page 2

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Growing skills for local women LINE Wangaratta g keen to boost leadership p and ggender equality q y the LINE (LGBTQIA+ IIn th North East) Wangaratta Inc. are running a free workshop with the Institute of Community Directors Australia on Wednesday, November 1. The ‘Boards, Governance and Leadership’ workshop will be aimed to increase the skills and knowledge of community members, current committee members and people interested in joining a board. This project, supported by the Victorian Govern-

ment, LGBTt will ill enable bl LGBT QIA+ women and gender diverse people to learn about the roles and responsibilities of board members, with the long-term goal to increase diversity on committees and boards. LINE Wangaratta executive office Allison Winters said the workshop aims to empower women and gender diverse people in the North East. “We’re really excited to have this opportunity to build the capacity of com-

munity the it members b iin th North East,” Allison said. “This fantastic funding program through the Victorian Government aims to support activities and empower women and improve gender equality, and we know the value that diverse voices at the decision-making table can bring. “This workshop will hopefully result in LGBTQIA+ women and gender diverse people feeling more confident in being involved in community organisations

and boards db d iin our region.” i ” Registrations are open for the program, which also welcomes allies. “We acknowledge the importance of LGBTQIA+ allies, and welcome interest from women who want to attend the workshop and build their skills in governance and knowledge of board roles and responsibilities,” Allison said. Registrations can be completed at https://forms. office.com/r/CT4ZyCWnRQ. LINE (LGBTQIA+ In the

North N th East) E t) Wangaratta W tt is i a community-led not-forprofit charity that coordinates social inclusion programs and events, aims at connection and support, raises awareness in the community, supports services and businesses to be LGBTQIA+ inclusive and has a vision of change in the North East region. For more information about LINE Wangaratta visit www.linewangaratta. org or www.facebook.com/ linewangaratta/.

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: Annabel Rattigan is one of the trainers at the workshop.

Wangaratta council urges communities to establish emergency plans

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“Some people might need to move closer to town and the amenities like the hospital for medical appointments.” Ms Looney explained that the apartment style units are a new form of social housing for the area and it caters for different types of living needs from single people to multiple-resident options. “You’ve got single people who might be living with a disability, there are singleparent households that are on low incomes, and often people just need this kind of stability of affordable, long-term housing so they can really start to plan a life ahead of them,” Ms Looney said. Ben Inman from Jackson Clements Burrows Architects said the development is composed principally of two buildings, which are breezeway buildings that have a central open corridor. “The buildings front Templeton Street but they look on to the river beyond and one of ideas behind a breezeway building is that it promotes community living,” he said. “From an environmental sustainability point of view, we’re

looking at a green star rating for the building but it will also collect all the rainwater and reuse it. “The materials include precast concrete, that sounds counter intuitive to be environmentally friendly, but it has longevity and a lack of need for maintenance which makes it quite sustainable in the long-term.” Serg Djurovic from D5 Build said they will use a tower crane to speed up the build process and they’re hoping to finish by the end of next year. “We are employing 300-500 people from across the region to work on the project,” he said. “Just the plumbing crew Cooke & Dowsett alone is 21 people, Hard As concreting from Albury have about 15 boys on their crew, Purtle Electrical from Yarrawonga, and mechanical guys have about 20 on their books. “I had my budgets and people were telling me I wouldn’t find anyone in the region, but I must congratulate the locals because they really wanted to be a part of this project and because of this they gave reasonable pricing.” Ms Looney highlighted the support from Wangaratta council

as outstanding in its assistance with the progress through the appropriate planning pathways. Wangaratta Deputy Mayor Harry Bussell spoke of the development with high praise saying the overall project in terms of where it is, its size and what it will achieve as “an absolute masterpiece” for Wangaratta. “Council is doing everything we can with social housing, with Max Parkinson Lodge and the former tech school site and we’re very mindful of the needs of social housing and to do it well,” Cr Bussell said. “Half the people who live here don’t need a car and this is one of the changes in providing homes for these people in the CBD. “It’s an attractive building, we don’t just want a group of shipping containers parked there, people need to have pride of the building when they look at it.” Uniting is also partnering with GOTAFE Wangaratta, NESAY, and the Brotherhood of St Laurence to build the $13.3m, 40-unit Education First Youth Foyer on Docker Street.

COMMUNITY members are being encouraged to form or join an emergency management planning committee in their local area, in order to support others in effectively planning and preparing for emergency situations. The community-led initiative, funded by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and the CFA, aims to empower and support local rural communities to prepare, respond and overcome adverse events such as bushfires, floods and storms. Rural City of Wangaratta (RCoW) director community and infrastructure, Marcus Goonan, said establishing a plan for the first three days following a significant event was particularly important. “Planning is one of the most important parts of an emergency – knowing what you will do in those first 72 hours after an event, and knowing what the community is capable of providing,” he said. “I’d encourage our community to get involved with the process.” Communities at Greta, the King Valley, Eldorado, Milawa, Tarrawingee and Springhurst are already collaborating with council to establish or strengthen their local planning committees. Committees at Greta and the King Valley were established by members of emergency organisations such as CFA, SES and police alongside community members to identify their local risks and assets, and to address their local needs and challenges. For more information about how to join or establish a local emergency management planning committee, contact RCoW community resilience and recovery officer Safa Molan on 0492 083 180 or email s.molan@wangaratta.vic. gov.au.

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GREAT NEWS: Yarrunga Primary School principal Fran Waterman and students from the school applaud a $20,000 grant presented by the Variety Club of South Australia which will boost their Freedom Friday bike riding program. PHOTO: Bailey Zimmerman

$20,000 grant is ‘wheely’ great news Varietyy Club of South Australia supports pp Yarrunga g Primary’s y Freedom Fridays y MONDAY’S visit i it to t Wangaratta W tt by b the Variety Aussie Muscle Car Run included the announcement of a much-appreciated $20,000 grant for Yarrunga Primary School’s Freedom Friday bike riding program. Staged by the Variety Club of South Australia, the muscle car run stopped in Wangaratta for two nights, allowing the owners of the cars (built between 1963 and ‘77) to park in Reid Street on Monday afternoon, before taking part in a show’n’shine at Winton Motor Raceway on Tuesday. The event will reach its final destination, Mount Panorama, on Saturday. A number of Yarrunga Primary staff members and about 40 students and their families were in Reid Street on Monday afternoon, both to check out the cars and to hear about the Variety Club’s generous assistance. Principal of Yarrunga Primary, Fran Waterman, said the school had submitted a grant application to the club, and the resulting $20,000 allocation would be used to help students overcome barriers in their lives.

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She said Yarrunga Primary’s Freedom Friday bike riding program aimed to remove transport hurdles for students, by showing them how much of Wangaratta they could access just by bike. The $20,000 grant will be used to purchase a bike trailer for the school, as well as more bikes which can be used by students as part of the program. Ms Waterman said Yarrunga Primary was grateful to receive the grant from the Variety Club of South Australia, and she acknowledged the hard work and time the muscle car run entrants had contributed to supporting the school’s students, in addition to the many thousands of children whose lives they have improved. She said many of the school’s 150 students faced adversity, and the struggles of the last few years had been acutely felt by many families. “Our school works hard to serve

our community, the school it and d th h l iis central to the Yarrunga area,” she said. “We strive to remove barriers for young people. “We do this through ensuring students feel safe and calm at school, have people around them who care and appreciate them, and by giving them every assistance we can to be learners. “Freedom Fridays is a unique program to our school. “We have a collection of used and donated bikes that we use to take our students out of school and into the community. “We take them to local parks, landmarks, beautiful spaces and sporting places. “We use bikes to travel to excursions via the local network of bike paths. “We also use bikes as part of our Outdoor Education Program, our Bike Education programs, and just to give students a sense of freedom. “A beautiful side benefit is that we don’t have to use buses, reducing costs for excursions, and promoting more sustainable travel. “When a child can use a bike, it re-

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moves the th barriers b i off transport, t t and d often cost. “It means our students can move freely and experience more or all Wangaratta has on offer. “This generous donation gives us the funds to purchase a bike trailer and new bikes. “We can now take classes of students to nearby towns and nature reserves to ride, explore and make memories.” Ms Waterman said the school could not have expanded its bike resources without the generosity of the Variety Club of South Australia, and thanked the club for its care. “It was a privilege to be able to meet many of the muscle car entrants in person on Monday, and thank them for their generosity,” she said. “They work tirelessly to raise money for disadvantaged children.” Variety supports kids and families who are facing challenges, allowing them to gain mobility, to get out and about in the community, to communicate, achieve independence and increase their self-esteem - making sure “the kids who miss out can always join in”.

A WANGARATTA man who made a series of “vile” threats to slit his underage partner’s throat, as well as those of the girl’s parents and the family dog earlier this year, will be eligible for release from prison for the first time in more than six months. The man, in his early 20s, faced Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday, when he entered guilty pleas to charges of stalking and making threats to kill stemming from a number of incidents earlier this year. The court previously heard the defendant had sent 148 abusive and threatening texts to his teenage partner on April 6. On another occasion, the man called and texted his victim more than 200 times, making a series of death threats labelled “violent” by Magistrate Ian Watkins. After the victim blocked the man’s number, the defendant began making a series of threats to her friends. He was ultimately arrested in April, and spent some 200 days in custody before being sentenced on Monday. Defence counsel Geoff Clancy said drugs had been a major issue for his client, who appeared via WebeX from custody at Ravenhall Correction Centre. Mr Clancy noted the man had been unable to undertake behavioural change programs while in prison, due to him not having been sentenced, and sought Mr Watkins place him on a lengthy corrections order with mandatory treatment. Mr Watkins noted that while a psychological assessment of the accused had indicated the man had “no intention” of carrying out the threats, his victim had been fearful for her wellbeing. “It was offending that was worthy of every day you spent on remand,” he said. Mr Watkins sentenced the accused to 200 days in prison, which he deemed to have been served. He also placed the man on an 18-month corrections order, which will include mandatory treatment for drug use, alcohol use and mental health.

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Beechworth’s honour: crowned Victorian Tidy Town of the Year

BEECHWORTH has been crowned the state winner in this year’s 41st annual Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria (KABV) awards. It’s the fifth time Beechworth has won the award. The announcement made in Melbourne on Monday night also included wins with four local projects across various categories. DRAG’D Out Beechworth won the wellbeing category, the Burke Museum with its ‘People of Beechworth’ exhibition and Wooragee’s Dr Pieter and Elizabeth Mourik with the Aboriginal ring tree project were winners in the Indigenous Culture category.

Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRB) clinched the Awards Energy category with its Transitioning Yackandandah to 100 per cent renewable energy project as an individual entry. TRB founder Matt CharlesJones said the win had been an exciting endorsement for a successful community of volunteers and many partners in the project. Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria and National CEO, Olivia Lynch, said the accolade was a testament to the remarkable commitment and dedication of the Beechworth and Yackandandah communities in creating a more sustainable, resilient, and beautiful Victoria.

“Beechworth and Yackandandah exemplify the positive impact that community-driven environmental initiatives can have,” she said. “Dedication and hard work displayed by these communities serve as an inspiration to all Victorians to take action in protecting and enhancing our natural and urban environments and in building stronger more resilient communities.” Ms Lynch said leadership showcased in environmental stewardship are shining examples for communities across Victoria and nationwide. A thrilled Iris Mannik said the wins highlighted the outstanding work of many volunteers in the community and put

Beechworrth in the running for the national awards. Indigo Shire Mayor Sophie Price said it was great to see fantastic local projects get the recognition they deserve at state level. Beechworth will now proceed to the National Tidy Town Awards which will be held in Gascoyne Junction, Western Australia in May 2024. Ms Mannik said a Drag’d Out Beechworth performance at Monday night’s award ceremony had been extremely well-received by the audience. For more information about the Tidy Towns and Cities Awards, and the 2023 finalist and winners visit www.kabvic. org.au/sustainabilityawards/.

WINNER: DRAG’D Out Beechworth won the wellbeing category at the awards.

Celebration a class act Wednesday, October 23, 2013 By CAITLIN SARTORI COLORFUL creations and handmade costumes featured bright and early at Wangaratta High School yesterday, as students and teachers celebrated the end of formal year 12 classes. “It’s Celebration Day for the students,” principal Heather Sarau said. “It’s all about enjoying it and having fun, and what they’ve done today has been great. “We’ve gone to great lengths to thank the students this morning too, they’ve all been very well behaved.” Georgia Harrington, who dressed as a rollercoaster, was among the

year 12 student group enjoying the morning. “It took us a long time to make our costumes, probably five hours one day, and then another two or three hours yesterday,” she said. “Today’s about having fun with your friends, and there’s not long to go until our exams are here.

“I’m more excited just to have them be over and finished.” Covered in a concoction of household foods resembling fake blood, Elizabeth Kinderis and Samantha Jarred said dressing as survivors from a zombie apocalypse was inspired from the television show The Walking Dead. “When we were walking here this morning, someone genuinely asked us if we were okay,” Elizabeth said. “We’ve had a good response from everyone, which has been good,” Samantha added. “As for my exams, at the moment I’m not too nervous,” she said.

ROLLERCOASTER RIDE: Wangaratta High School VCE students enjoyed their ‘Celebration Day’ in style yesterday, with plenty of colorful costumes on show. Pictured with one of the more creative are (back, from left) Jill Nicoll, Cassie Bakker, Trini Woodman, (middle, from left) Tim Jones, Jess Allen, Maggie Bromley, (front, from left) Corrie Palmer, Ellie Thompson and Georgia Harrington. PHOTO: Luke Plummer

MEMORABLE MILESTONE VEGEMITE celebrates its 100th birthday today since the iconic Aussie spread was created. To mark the occasion wellknown local Bernadette Griffiths dropped in a unique Vegemite dressing gown she won in an IGA competition back in 2012. Pictured is Wangaratta Chronicle’s Amy Ratcliffe modelling the nationalistic fashion statement, which had not been worn until today. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHT LIGHT: NEMA iis hosting a Diwali celebration as a way to build connection in the community. PHOTO: Faryal Khan COMMUNITY CELEBRATION: Balveer Kaur, Aruna Sharma, Param Gill, Ragini Sharma, Yasmeen Sandhu, Manpreet Singh, Ram Dhaliwal, Ramandeep Kaur and Kulvir Kaur enjoyed last year’s Diwali celebrations.

A MOTORIST clocked driving at more than 120kph along the WangarattaYarrawonga Road near Killawarra earlier this year did so while unsupervised as a learner driver, a local court has heard. Facing Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday, the defendant entered guilty pleas to charges including driving while suspended, driving as an L-plater without proper supervision and exceeding the speed limit during the June 2 offending. According to police prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Sarah Williamson, the accused had been travelling north around 5pm when officers noticed the vehicle, which was said to have been clocked at 122kph in a 100kph zone. Officers intercepted the vehicle, which was carrying

Celebrating the festival of light By CHLOE JAENICKE NORTH East Multicultural Association (NEMA) will hold its second Diwali celebration in Wangaratta to celebrate multiculturalism and build community this week. Diwali is a six day Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, through prayer, song, dance and feasts. NEMA outreach worker, Faryal Khan, said the Wangaratta celebration on Saturday, October 28 will be filled with plenty of entertainment including games and performances. “Community members will be preparing to dance and sing on the stage, and we’ve also invited Sharli and Sha-

ni, who are professional Sri Lankan dancers to perform,” she said. Ms Khan said while it is intended to be a religious celebration, everyone from the community is invited to attend. She said the event reflects NEMA’s mission to connect the multicultural community to others in the local area. “Connecting with neighbours is also really important because I’m getting feedback from people that they’ve been living here for 10 years and don’t know their neighbours,” Ms Khan said. “This isn’t right, if you need support the first person should be your neighbour...you should know your

neighbour and your community.” At the event, people are being encouraged to bring along and try vegetarian foods from the Hindu culture. “Some people last time cooked rice and other food from their cultural background and the general public enjoyed tasting it,” Ms Khan said. “Trying something new is possibly what attracts them to the event.” The Diwali celebration will be strictly free of drugs and alcohol as it is aimed to be a family friendly event. It will be held at the Uniting Church Hall in Rowan Street on Saturday, October 28 between 7pm and 10pm. For more information contact Ms Khan on 0477 995 306 or faryal@ nema.org.au.

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OPINIONS will naturally be split this week, with students across the region likely to either be praying for the quickest fortnight of their lives, or for their VCE exam period to be drawn out to allow for additional last-minute study. It’s easy to get caught up in the emotion and the stress of the period – for many, the next two weeks mark the end to a daily routine they have followed for more than two thirds of their life, and a line in the sand moment before taking on further education or full-time work. Students might have days with two or even three exams, while others might be subject to a steady stream of revision with days between exams. It’s important that through this period, a healthy dose of perspective is maintained by students and their loved ones. Trust the work which has been put in throughout the year, ensure you’re well rested for exam day, and do your best to ensure you have the chance to take a step back from the books when it is needed. When the exam period is all finished, make sure you as a student reflect on your school experience, and enjoy the final formal events with your classmates. Thank the teachers who helped shape you, and don’t be a stranger to your school once you embark on your next journey. Exam periods might feel like the world is crashing down around you at times, but the reality is, the exams mark the beginning of another exciting phase of life.

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Chamber backs permit process changes THE Wangaratta Chamber of Commerce/ Business Wangaratta applauds the actions of Minister Sonya Kilkenny in her attempts to reduce the times taken by local government in approval of planning permits. Commerce now operates 24/7 and to be waiting in some cases more than 12 months for approval by local government is unacceptable. The chamber acknowledges that like most of the business community currently, labour and workplace pressures are exasperating some situations, so any state level changes to assist local government will be most welcomed. We have continually had businesspeople approach us asking for assistance in their endeavours to speed up the system as they have just hit a brick wall. We have been made aware of one issue where the permit was for a development on council owned land and the planning department demanded a copy of the title. The organisation was able to find a lease that was issued in 2018 which showed title details, only to be told it needed an up-to-date title. After representations that being council land don’t you have the title yourselves, the planning permit was eventually issued. We totally understand that there can be delays when applicants have not provided all the information, but this issue is too important to the future of the city to neglect. Ken Clarke, Wangaratta Chamber of Commerce/Business Wangaratta board

Criticism of PM, Haines misses the point TWO pieces of correspondence published in the Wangaratta Chronicle letters page last week of the above issue should not go “through to the keeper” without comment. Doug Brockfield of Milawa opines that Mr Albanese should resign as Prime Minister as a direct result of the failure or the referendum to gain a majority. Inherent in his letter is the implication that the basis of the call for his resignation is the result of a political failure on his part. This assertion underlines the misunderstanding of many members of the

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GOODIES GALORE: There are all kinds of interesting second-hand wares to explore at the trash and treasure outlet at the King Valley Community Memorial Hall (former RSL) in Whitfield. Hall secretary Angela Hambling (pictured) said there is a lot of stock for children at the moment including a range of costumes and games, for sale at bargain prices. All funds raised go towards upkeep of the communityowned hall. It is open from 10am until 3pm on Saturdays. The hall will also be the venue for a community Remembrance Day service on Saturday, November 11 at 11am and all are welcome to attend. PHOTO: Anita McPherson public that recording a ‘for or against’ was intended to be political. It was not. History will record that the Voice emanated from the “Uluru statement from the heart” and encapsulated an offer by the many Indigenous races for all Australians to join with them in reconciliation by giving them a right to be heard in the parliamentary process. It was not political at all, nor should any have intended it to be so. The only political process involved was the promulgation of enabling legislation to allow the referendum to proceed. At the end of the day, if the Prime Minister and his party are perceived to have made missteps in the administration of this country he can suffer at the ballot box at the next election. That is democracy in action which is a political consequence bearing no relation to the referendum itself. Ash Allan of Wangaratta makes criticism of Dr Haines for failing to lead the electorate in supporting a positive result for the referendum, (or at least, I think he does). Once again, he expounds that there was a political obligation on her part to do so.

There were many occasions when she declared her support for the ‘Yes’ side but she seemed to avoid taking a political stance on the issue. In my view that was the correct approach. I believe that she may have thought (with due respect to Dr Haines) that the electorate was mature enough to make up their own minds on the issue. To try and influence the electorate one way or another on the basis of being an Independent MP would have been unwise. Rod J Barnett, Wangaratta

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Out of control burn-offs spark CFA warning

YOUNG TALENT: Writers Anika Robinson and Teresa Lilly Corboy, first and second placegetters in the Year 10/11/12 poetry/song lyrics category of the Young Writers Award, with Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees (left), Rotary Club of Appin Park Wangaratta president Geoff Dinning, and Rotary Club of Wangaratta member Keith Snowdon (right) during Thursday’s presentation ceremony at the Wangaratta Library.

Young writers awarded for their stories, poems By SIMONE KERWIN BUDDING local authors were celebrated on Thursday at the 2023 Wangaratta Young Writers Award presentation. Again conducted by the Rotary Clubs of Wangaratta and Appin Park Wangaratta, in conjunction with the Wangaratta Library, the event saw primary and secondary school-aged young people commended for their writing of short stories and poetry/song lyrics. MC for the presentation evening at the library was Rotary Club of Appin Park Wangaratta president Geoff Dinning, with Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees presenting the awards. Guest speaker at the event was author/illustrator Mal Webster,

who spoke of his love of writing and illustrating children’s books, including his most recent release, ‘Ship Ahoy! Box Boy’. Judges of the competition this year were Annette Fletcher, Claire Russell and Pauline Moncrieff, who acknowledged the high standard of entries received, and the difficulty they encountered in deciding the eventual winners in each section. All speakers at Thursday’s presentation encouraged the young writers to continue pursuing their literary passion. Winners of the competition were:  YEAR 5/6 STORY: honorable mention Mano Sangars, ‘The Mystery of the Masked Ball’; 3rd Joshua Montgomery, ‘Fairy

Escape’; 2nd Ellie Hutcheson, ‘The Meaning of Technology’; 1st Imogen Rocchiccioli, ‘The Forest Without Trees’.  YEARS 5/6 POETRY OR SONG LYRIC: 2nd Henry Talbot, ‘The Cowboys’; 1st Bridie Willett, ‘This Beautiful Land Australia’.  YEARS 7/8/9 STORY: 2nd Caitlin Talbot, ‘The Car Accident’; 1st Clara Rocchiccioli, ‘Library Books’.  There were no entries in Years 7/8/9 poetry/song lyrics.  YEARS 10/11/12 STORY: 2nd Kyahn Van Der Poel, ‘Midnight Fading’; 1st Nandini Gangaram, ‘Hunger’.  YEARS 10/11/12 POETRY/ SONG LYRICS: 2nd Anika Robinson, ‘Drowned’; 1st Teresa Lilly Corboy, ‘Lady World’.

GUEST SPEAKER: Author/ illustrator Mal Webster spoke at Thursday’s award presentation.

SOME 115 burn-offs which spiraled out of control across the state last month has prompted the CFA to call for extreme care when preparing for the upcoming fire season. To avoid a further spike, CFA is urging residents who have recently undertaken burn-offs, or who are preparing to, to take extra precautions over the coming weeks as weather conditions become warmer and drier with challenging gusty winds. Recent out-of-control private burn-offs were linked to some of the fires in East Gippsland and Berringa, serving as a timely reminder for residents to ensure they are aware of burn-off safety measures and are prepared before ignition. CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said he encouraged Victorians to take advantage of a window of opportunity to clean up their properties before the bushfire season, but urged them to make safety a priority when doing so. “It is imperative that residents register their burn-off and check the local conditions on the day, as well as coming days,” he said. “Conditions can change quickly, and fires can get out of control within minutes in hot and windy conditions – as we saw recently with the East Gippsland fires, the effects of an out-of-control fire can be devastating. “Burn-offs can flare up a couple of days after the burn-off, which highlights the importance of making sure your burn-off is fully extinguished.” Mr Heffernan said there were a number of simple steps community members could take to keep their burn-offs safe as the state approaches a high-risk fire season. “The quickest and easiest way to safeguard yourself and the rest of the community is to register your burn-off using the Fire Permits Victoria website,” he said. “Let your neighbours know you’re planning to burn off as smoke and fire will be visible to them, and make sure you have enough people to monitor and extinguish the burn safely, don’t leave it unattended. “It is also essential you have enough water on hand to put out a fire, and we recommend establishing a fire break of no less than three metres cleared of flammable materials.” For more information on burning off, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare.

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Rainy days Cathedral College Wangaratta STUDENTS never know what to expect during the spring season. Year seven students Adeline Rymer and Shelby Wood were sheltering from the rain when the weather recently turned cold and wet. UNDER COVER: Year seven students Adeline Rymer and Shelby Wood remained dry during a burst of rain.

FOR SALE: Students Jessica Young (year four), Edward Allen (year five) and Samuel Allen (year three) have been selling their homemade dog treats as part of their social enterprise.

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THE year three, four and five students are running a social enterprise this year. They are making homemade natural dog treats (with no preservatives). The students have been selling them at their social enterprise market day held at the Beechworth Goal and at the Moyhu market.

IN the midst of Science Week in August, the school held a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) evening to promote the week. Families were invited to engage in various activities and take part in a series of quizzes. From LEGO construction, forensic investigations, robot coding, Sphero driving to butterfly construction there was something for everyone. The school said a big thank you to Galen Catholic College, DTAC and Charles Sturt University for the use of their equipment.

GAME ON: Students including Nate Robinson, Misha Dykes and Jye McKimmie enjoyed the activities on offer during STEAM night.

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CLEVER BUILD: George McCurdy and partner Noah Readhead worked together to make 3D shapes.

Appin Park Primary School

Outside the square Wangaratta West Primary School GRADE four students are currently learning to create and label three dimensional shapes. Students were encouraged to make as many 3D shapes as possible with a partner.

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AS a fitting end to the Earn and Learn program the year 5/6 students participated in last term, they were able to use their well-earned money to attend the Martinville Show. Paying entry fees and then juggling their remaining money to be spent on showbags and the different attractions certainly gave the students another appreciation for their money and being responsible income earners. Different sideshow activities included darts, skittles and billiards, where more maths was in play to find a cumulative score. Lucky Dip was a popular sideshow, although ‘winning’ the cleaner or emptying the food scraps rewards was not always received with smiles, as opposed to the 30 minutes of free time. Accuracy and perseverance was required when bouncing the table tennis ball into small cups in order to claim a prize.

About how hot is the hottest part of a candle flame? Is it a) 100 degrees Celsius, b) 240 degrees Celsius, c) 650 degrees Celsius, or d) 1100 degrees Celsius?

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What shape is a typical Australian 50 cent coin? Is it a) an octagon, b) a dodecagon, c) an icosagon, or d) a circle?

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FUN AND GAMES: Logan Fraser tests his skills on the skittle arcade at the Martinville Show.

The crown-of-thorns starfish is a threat to the Great Barrier Reef. Which of the following techniques is commonly used to reduce their numbers? Is it a) injecting them with vinegar, b) freezing them with liquid nitrogen, or c) infecting them with sea lice?

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True or false? All native Australian mammals have pouches.

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QUIZ ANSWERS: 1. d) The flame of a candle typically reaches 1100 degrees Celsius, although it can get up to 1400 degrees. 2. b) Most 50 cent coins have 12 sides, making them dodecagons. The 50 cent coins made in 1966 were circular! 3. a) To control populations, trained divers kill crown-of-thorns starfish by injecting them with either bile salts or vinegar. 4. False. Australia has several native species of placental mammals, including bats and native rats. 5. a) RP-1 is a rocket fuel, also known as Rocket Propellant-1.

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Fair crowd enjoyed a big day out at Whorouly on Sunday DESPITE the cold, the clouds and the drizzle, stallholders and visitors turned out in force to attend Sunday’s resurrected Whorouly Village Fair, last held in 2019. Fair coordinator Jennifer Garrett said stallholder numbers were up and visitor numbers were understandably slightly down, but most people had a wonderful day. “One visitor was overheard to say it was one of the best markets they had been to in a long time,” Ms Garrett explained. Stallholders were also delighted, including Hopeless Wanderer, which was selling candles, room spray and t-shirts and put the following comment on Facebook. “We had an amazing day for our first ever market. Everybody was so kind and the local support was second to none. Love living in this region and we will certainly be at the next village fair.” Best of all, Ms Garrett said, the fair showcased what Whorouly has to offer, and the community came together to raise money for their various clubs and organisations, to support other community members and just to socialise. This year’s village fair also

hosted a Pitcher This! event run by the Rural City of Wangaratta. The crowd voted for their favourite projects, as pitched for by local organisations, and Whorouly Primary School took out first prize of $1000 to purchase Lego Masters, where Lego can be programmed (using coding) to have moving parts. The plan is for students to learn how to do it and then teach parents at a family night. Second prize ($750) went to the Whorouly Social Tennis Club for new court nets, third prize ($500) to the Whorouly Library Hall for an automatic wall urn, and third prize ($250) to the Whorouly Recreation Reserve to set up an Australia Day honour board. Another highlight of the day was the ever-popular Myrtleford line dancers, who turned out in force to strut their stuff on the oval, much to the delight of the crowd. “From the Italian meatballs sold by the primary school’s parents’ club to the beautiful badges made by eight-year-old twins Audrey and Evie, this year’s village fair has been deemed an overwhelming success by locals and visitors, and bodes well for the future of the event,” Ms Garrett said.

Free children’s event in Lions park today

YUMMY FOOD: Whorouly CWA member Tina Ivone was busy selling Devonshire teas for the club and enjoying some Italian meatballs prepared by Whorouly Primary School’s parents’ association. FAIR CROWD: Despite the cold and clouds, both stallholders and visitors enjoyed Sunday’s resurrected Whorouly Village Fair.

THE Children’s Services Centre is hosting a free family event offering a variety of activities today from 10amnoon at Wangaratta Lions Park - Bachelors Green. There will be fun and games to engage the senses, capture the imagination and encourage the creative expression of children and families. On offer will be a Play-Doh table with natural elements, a painting table where things can get messy, and an area for children to try their hand at musical instruments. If that sounds a bit raucous there will also be a quiet and contemplative zone with cushions and books. Bunnings, Goodstart Early Learning, Upper Murray Family Care, and the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency will all host their own activities, and the Department of Education will be present to discuss the two years of free kindergarten available to three and four-year-olds, offering the best start in life. A highlight of the morning will be Pulsate Dance Academy’s interactive performance at 11am. There will be free icy poles, face painting and cookies, and snacks available for purchase from food vans and the Rotary barbecue.

Community health services can build disaster resilience

VICTORIA’S community health services want to take on a permanent role in disaster preparation, recovery and resilience management. The Alliance of Rural and Regional Community Health (ARRCH) is advocating for community resilience and recovery programs and disaster recovery core teams to be funded in all community health services, covering 82.5 per cent of Victoria. ARRCH believes com-

munity health organisations are best placed to ensure a prompt response to an emergency and to achieve the best health outcomes for the community. ARRCH executive member and CEO of Grampians Community Health, Greg Little, said community health services were locally based and connected to their communities. “We can achieve better responses and better outcomes for people’s health if disaster

recovery sits within community health,” he said. “If you just have money to react to emergencies instead of building capacity and resilience, you won’t get the best outcomes.” Mr Little said community health services are local but cover a broader footprint than just one municipality and are connected to existing services. “We provide wrap-around services based on the social determinants, whether that is

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SOCIAL FOCUS

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Variety of assistance available at Caring and Ageing Well Expo THERE was plenty to see and do at the Caring and Ageing Well Expo held in the King George V Gardens and within the Uniting Church and CWA halls last Thursday as part of the 2023 Wangaratta Seniors Festival. It was an opportunity to get some handy information from local service providers in a relaxed setting and to meet people who are focussed on promoting healthy lifestyle choices and positive ageing.  Emma Gerrett and Tanya Grant. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

• Terry Shaw kept everyone entertained.

• Nicky August and Bek-Nash Webster.

• Hayley McDonald, Jodie Finlayson, Emily Bussell and Harry Bussell.

• Jim Doyle demonstrates his woodworking skills.

• Angie McCormack, Tanya Grant and Joanne Davey.

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WHAT’S ON

The Four Pillars at Wangaratta gallery A NEW exhibition of textile-based works by Melbourne artist Evangeline Cachinero is open at the Wangaratta Art Gallery. The Four Pillars is a body of work created for this exhibition which explores the pillars of meaning in life including “belonging, purpose, storytelling and transcendence”, with Cachinero challenging visitors to contemplate their own personal pillars for life. The exhibition by the artist - winner of the highly commended Ruth Amery Award in the 2021 Wangaratta Contemporary Textile Award will run in Gallery Two until November 5.

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BUBBLES GALORE: The dazzling pink Bubble Bar at Sally and Jamie Keith’s Sambar Hills Wines will be the hub for their Vinefest event being held on Saturday, November 18.

Premium bubbles and more in store at Sambar Hills Vinefest By ANITA MCPHERSON

FOLLOWING the success of their first event last year, the team at Sambar Hills Wines in the King Valley looks forward to welcoming everyone back to enjoy the party when Vinefest is held on Saturday, November 18. There will be fun, food and plenty of bubbles to enjoy while visiting the Cheshunt property, where the climate is ideal for growing the Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grape varieties they specialise in. Owned by Sally and Jamie Keith, Sambar Hills is known for its luxury accommodation, having three distinctive, private suites which look out over the boutique vineyard and stunning countryside. But it’s their popping pink and green Bubble Bar which is becoming a must-see when visiting the King Valley wine region, where visitors can sample their range of sparkling

and still Pinot Noir wines. Sally, who has a building and design background, said the idea was to create a destination which would be unique, highlight their speciality and set them apart from the rest. “It’s bubbles that we make, it’s fun and vibrant (like we are) so we thought, let’s do something different in that space,” she said. “We don’t have the rich, Italian heritage other wineries in the region have, so we thought let’s start from scratch and make it our own. “Jamie and I love people and hosting parties so our interior design is fitting - and it also complements our contemporary accommodation which has a darker palette.” Vinefest will be an opportunity to visit the bar and enjoy the party, with ticket holders receiving a glass of Prosecco on arrival and a gift bag containing a signature,

stainless steel picnic cup. There will be wines to taste, a range of cocktails to choose from and a variety of food on offer throughout the day including delicious pasta, popular arancini, lighter options like cheese boards, chips to snack on and also coffee and cake. There will also be live music with singer Hannah Hogan playing in the morning and local band The Bin Chickens to perform in the afternoon. Sally is also planning to conduct a guided, group tasting program at different times throughout the day, with fun games and also blind tastings. “It will be a relaxed, party vibe,” said Sally, who will have family members lending a hand during the event. “Last year was such a success - we’ve got many guests returning and bringing friends and the feedback we received was great - so we’re really ex-

cited to be growing on that.” Visitors will have access to table and chairs around the property, umbrellas for shade and room under a marquee to spend time with family and friends, no matter what the weather. Sally said numbers will also be limited to ensure everyone has the opportunity to hear their winemaking story, relax in comfort and sample their wine range which includes traditional, Champagne-style sparkling wines, Prosecco, Rose and still Pinot Noir table wines. Vinefest will be held on Saturday, November 18 from 10.30am to 5.30pm and tickets are $30 for adults (children free) which includes a glass or Prosecco on arrival and a takehome gift. Get your ticket now by visiting sambarhillswines.com. au/pag es/sambar-hills-vinefest-2023.

Carevan open garden event

Strictly Quilts returns in November

Oxley Bush Market

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A FUNDRAISING open garden event in support of Wangaratta Carevan will be held on October 28 and 29 at Sable Park, 185 Lindner Road in Wangaratta, from 10am until 4pm both days. The extensive garden of Les and Rosemary Bolitho features over 700 roses, beautiful iris and a variety of inspiring features, with Devonshire tea available undercover, and entry is $5 per person.

A POPULAR exhibition which showcases the talents of the many local quilters and crafters which call the region home, will be held over the Melbourne Cup Day long weekend. THE combined quilting groups of the Rural City of Wangaratta are once again proud to present their annual quilting and patchwork exhibition, Strictly Quilts, which will be opened this year by talented textile artists, June Brown and Yvonne Voss, and feature up to 70 amazing quilts. Strictly Quilts will be held from Friday, November 3 to Monday, November 6 at the Uniting Church Hall in Rowan Street, open from 10am until 4pm each day and entry is just $5 with refreshments available.

THE annual Oxley Bush Market is fully booked and ready to go for the 42nd year in a row at the historic Oxley Shire Hall on Saturday, November 4. There will be more than 150 stalls featuring a huge array of high quality goods, crafts, produce, clothes and gift items. The market will take place from 9am to 2:30pm with all items for sale being home-made, homegrown, home-produced or new.

OVER the Melbourne Cup weekend, Pfeiffer Wines is holding a special Paint and Sip event where people can enjoy a quirky experience and take home their artwork labelled on a bottle of 2023 Gamay. The Paint and Sip will be held on Saturday, November 4 by the idyllic Sunday Creek Bridge at Wahgunyah where participants will get a stepby-step painting tutorial from a local artist. To book tickets for the experience visit www.pfeifferwinesrutherglen. com.au/home/events/comingevents/2207-sunday-creek-bridgepaint-and-sip.

ENJOY a traditional family fun day with novelty races for all ages when the Mount Bruno picnic is held on Saturday, October 28 at 1pm. The event has been held for 130 years and features children’s races like egg and spoon and sack races, plus races for adults including broom throwing, nail driving, sprints and more, with all winners choosing their own prizes and all children receiving a prize. Follow the picnic day signs from the Glenrowan – Boweya Road to Jones Road, along to the picnic area at Mt Bruno in the Warby Ranges (byo food, water, rugs, shade and chairs) with entry by cash donation at the gate.

yourstars ARIES

(March 21 to April 19) Some flashes of Aries ire might erupt as you confront an unusually bewildering situation. But you should be able to keep your temper under control as you work through it.

TAURUS

(April 20 to May 20) That marriage twixt the arts and practicality that Taureans excel at once again highlights your enjoyment for much of the week. However, you need to watch any sudden urge to splurge.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) Even with all the pluses apparently outweighing the minuses, you still might want to defer an important decision just to make sure you have all the facts that you need.

CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) One or two problems might threaten to derail smoothly running situations at work or at home. But a few well-placed words should help get things back on track quickly.

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VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)

Before investing time or money (or both) into a questionable matter, you might want to get advice from someone with expertise who knows these situations better than you do.

LIBRA

(September 23 to October 22) Be careful how you handle a workplace matter that seems out of place in the schedule you've prepared. Before you act in one way or another, find out who set it up and why.

SCORPIO

(October 23 to November 21) Your entertainment aspect is strong this week. Besides providing a wonderful break from everyday obligations, sharing fun times with others brings you closer to those you care for.

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) Having a weekend fun fest? Your friend or relative who's down in the emotional dumps could perk up if you find a way to include them in your plans.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) If you're in one of those "Goat knows best" periods, you might want to ease up and try listening to what others have to say. You could learn something.

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(January 20 to February 18) That new challenge is getting closer, and you should be out there now showing facts and figures that can help persuade potential allies to rally to your support. Good luck!

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Getting

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KING VALLEY NEWS

Covering Moyhu, Edi, Myrrhee, Whitfield, Cheshunt and Whitlands areas

Community making plans in the Upper King Valley BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

AROUND 70 people gathered at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve to discuss their ideas for the future of the Upper King Valley, during a community dinner and workshops held last week. Organised by the King Valley Residents Association (KVRA), supported by Rural Aid and facilitated by Bank of IDEAS Peter Kenyon, those who attended the day and evening sessions were led through a process which involved identifying the community’s assets and discussing what they want to retain, what they want to change and what they wish to introduce into their communities. The results will be consolidated within a Community Action Plan which will be distributed within the community. KVRA spokesperson Jenny Ashby said the day started early with a business breakfast at Hobbledehoy Café where younger business people in the valley talked about the opportunities and challenges of doing business there. She said it was followed with one hour conversations with key groups in the community including Sustainable King Valley, local farmers, King Valley Arts, Wines of the King Valley, the King Valley United Football Netball Club and the recreation reserve committee. “The KVRA committee worked really hard to be inclusive, particularly in relation to tourism, farmers and the wine industry, WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host a social gathering at its Tara Court base from 1.30pm today. The club will host indoor carpet bowls tomorrow (Thursday) from 12 noon, cards (euchre) from 1.30pm on Friday, indoor carpet bowls on Monday from 12 noon, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday from 1.30pm, all at its clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street, or in the adjoining St Patrick’s supper room. Social event for next Wednesday, November 1 will be an in-house movie, ‘Shall We Dance’, screening from 1.30pm. ELDORADO Senior Citizens Club hosts indoor carpet bowls at the hall every Thursday from 12.45pm. THE Australian Plant Society’s next meeting will be on Thursday, October 26 from 7pm in the Masonic Hall, corner Appin and Esmond Streets. The main focus will be on grafting, in the form of a workshop. Come and learn about how to graft with Australian plants. All welcome. WANGARATTA Seniors Dance will be held on Friday, October 27 from 2pm to 4pm in St Patrick’s supper room in Ford Street (entry beside St Patrick’s Church). Music will be supplied by The Rustic Ramblers, with dance revision from 1.30pm to 2pm, and admission $5 (non-members $7),

Be entertained in Moyhu Sunday GOLDEN guitar winner Graham Rodger will perform at the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall on Sunday, October 29 at 2pm. Winner of over 100 country music awards, mark the date in your calendar and enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, with tickets $20 per person. Book by calling Christine on 0427 276 264, with tickets also available at the door.

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CASUAL CONVERSATIONS: Members and friends of Sustainable King Valley were among those to meet with (from left) Peter Kenyon as part of the community planning process, including Kate Walsh, Rosie Suter, Suz Christison and Anita Torrance. PHOTO: Anita McPherson as well as other key groups in the community,” Ms Ashby said. “The enthusiasm and positive conversations contributed to many ideas – at the end of the community opportunities workshop, everyone voted to prioritise what we want to see happen in the Upper King Valley.” Included on the list were initiatives including:  Increasing community connections by having a community garden, community skills exchange, and other such initiatives;  Having a clean King River;  The importance of keeping a one-person police station in Whitfield;  Supporting families and chilwhich includes afternoon tea. The dance is held on the fourth Friday of each month - join in for a great social outing in a friendly atmosphere. For details, contact Margaret on 0407 357 226 or Julie on 0408 032 451. WANGARATTA Royal Children’s Hospital ladies auxiliary will hold its next street stall on Thursday, November 2 in the council kiosk in Reid Street, to raise funds for the RCH. The usual array of cakes, preserves, knitwear and other items will be available for sale from 8.30am, along with freshly-made lamingtons. KILLAWARRA Open Gardens will be held on Sunday, November 5 from 10am to 4pm, as a fundraiser for Boorhaman Country Women’s Association. Entry is $10 (cash only) for both gardens situated off Yarrawonga Road - Samarkand at 1790 Warby Range Road, Killawarra (Mandy and Phillip Mullens’ late 1800s homestead garden) and Frances Cecil Farm, 2 Arnott Road, Killawarra (Paris Willetts’ regenerative no-till flower farm. Refreshments, raffle, plant stall and trading table will operate at Samarkand, with flower bouquets available at Frances Cecil Farm.

dren to stay in the area, and supporting people to grow old in the Upper King Valley;  Getting the roads repaired;  Addressing the housing crisis and its impact on local people and local businesses; and  Local businesses supporting each other. Facilitator Peter Kenyon, who has worked with dozens of communities to prepare similar plans, said the event was one of most well-organised he’d attended. He said he was also impressed with the passion and enthusiasm shown by participants, and how much had been achieved by community groups through their own initiative and hard work.

SOCIAL CALENDAR OXLEY Garden Group’s next gathering will be held on Thursday, November 9 from 10am at Joan and Lou Maher’s garden at 7 Simpson Street, Oxley. Everyone is invited to bring along cuttings, bulbs, etc to share, as well as their knowledge of how to get the best results from plantings. Bring your own cup, a chair, and a plate to share. For further information, contact Joan Maher on 0400 367 857 or June Uebergang on 0497 860 785 (text only). NEW group starting - Pangerang Ukes and More. The group plans to meet weekly on Thursdays from 5.30pm to 7pm. Cost is $5, and any instruments, as well as voices, are welcome. All enquiries to 0407 311 899. PARKINSON’S Disease Support Group meets every Friday at the Wangaratta RSL for coffee at 10am. Those who are able can also meet at the main entrance from 9.30am for a 30 minute river walk prior to coffee. For more information, contact Dave James on 0409 011 953 or Ros Taylor on 0429 624 844.

“I’m blown away about how asset rich this community is, and how respectful and encouraging everyone is of each other,” he said. Ms Ashby said the KVRA was pleased more than 100 people participated in the face-to-face conversations and more than 60 surveys came back from businesses, residents and local school children. “All these insights and community feedback will inform the Community Action Plan – Rural Aid will print 200 copies of the plan for us to share with people who participated,” she said. “We will use the plan to work together for the future of the Upper King Valley.” WANGARATTA Table Tennis Association is hosting a new social daytime group at the Wangaratta Showgrounds pavilion on Tuesdays from 10am to 12 noon. People of all ages, from beginners to more experienced players, are encouraged to play singles and doubles in a relaxed, friendly environment, with coaching for beginners. For more information, phone Maxine on 0403 209 857 or Julie on 0422 321 456. THE Wangaratta Artists are under new management, and welcome budding artists to come along, and established artists to exhibit in the studio at Batchelor’s Green. The group meets at the studio on Mondays and Thursdays from 12 noon. For more information, phone Clare on 0419 365 149. COME and play mahjong at the Wangaratta RSL on Thursdays from 11am. Beginners welcome. Contact Jan on 0429 166 016. WANGARATTA Keenagers Table Tennis Club plays on Mondays and Thursdays at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. Play begins at 8am. New players welcome. Morning tea provided – please bring your own cup. For more information, contact Trevor Wolfel on 0476 891 596.

A REMEMBRANCE Day service will be held at the King Valley Community Memorial Hall (former RSL) in Whitfield on Saturday, November 11 at 11am. Refreshments will be provided (and the trash and treasure outlet will not be open that day). The outlet will be open this Saturday from 10am until 3pm (cash only) with plenty of stock to browse and all income going towards the upkeep of the hall.

King Valley Art Show is back THE King Valley Art Show is back this year from Saturday, November 4 until Monday, November 6. The art show will take place at King River Brewing with plenty of local artwork on display for a $3 entry fee. Before the art show, there will also be a gala opening on Friday, November 3 where the featured artists will be announced while guests enjoy premium King Valley Wines, craft beer and delicious food. For tickets to the gala dinner visit https://events.humanitix. com/king-valley-art-show-galaopening. WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group meets each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral. All welcome – for further information, call Keith Fleet on 0491 114 480 or Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062. WANGARATTA Concert Band rehearses on Mondays from 6.45pm to 9pm at the Avian Park Raceway Band Room in Newman Street. New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448. GLENROWAN Indoor Carpet Bowls is held at Glenrowan Recreation Reserve Hall each Wednesday – arrive 12.45pm for 1pm start. The competition runs until 3.30pm–4pm, and is followed by afternoon tea. For details, phone Frank on 0409 662 462. COME and try croquet at the Wangaratta Croquet Club, 46 Ryan Avenue, on any Monday, Wednesday or Saturday at 9am. Equipment and instruction provided in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. For further information, phone club president Susan Fischer on 0417 217 009. • TO include your group‘s activities in this listing, email the details to skerwin@nemedia.com.au

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN EXPLORATION LICENCE Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 – Section 15(5) Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Mineral Industries) Regulations 2019 – Regulation 22(1) and Schedule 1 1. Name and address of applicant(s): Bath Resources Pty Ltd C/-PO Box 563, East Maitland NSW 2323 2. Contact details of applicant (for map and other information requests): Belinda Ingram, Authorised Agent (as employee of Australian Mining & Exploration Title Services) Mobile: 0428 158 374. Email: vic@amets.com.au 3. Applicant’s Website (see notes) Further information about this application is available at the following websites: www.amets.com.au/ victoria-tenements/ and www.earthresources.vic.gov.au/licenceapplications 4. Details of the application: Application number: EL008353 Locality of the land to which the application relates: 15km south-east of Benalla, 10km south of Moyhu, 8km east of Swanpool including Whitfield, Tatong and King Valley. Approximate area of the application (Graticular Sections): 491 Date of the application: 12 October 2023 Term the licences are applied for: 5 years Outline of the proposed programs of work: Desktop studies, community engagement, surface soil and rock-chip sampling, soil geochemistry, geological mapping and drilling. 5. Objections and Comments: Any person may object or comment to a licence being granted by: a. putting the objection or comment in writing; and b. including the grounds on which it is made Objections or comments must be lodged within 21 days after the latest date on which the application was advertised and can be lodged online or posted to: The Minister for Energy and Resources c/- Manager Licensing, Earth Resources Regulation, PO Box 500, East Melbourne Victoria 8002 It is recommended that objections or comments are lodged online to ensure timely consideration: https://rram.force.com/ObjectionSubmission Enquiries can be made by writing to the Manager Licensing at the above address or by phoning the Earth Resources Information Centre on 136 186. 6. Other information: a. Subject to other requirements being satisfied, an exploration licence, if granted, entitles the holder of the licence to explore and search for minerals in the relevant land, but does not entitle the holder to undertake mining. b. Further information regarding the requirements that must be complied with prior to work being undertaken is available on the department’s Community & Land Use page: https://earthresources.vic.gov.au/communityand-land-use

CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION (CPE) A unit of CPE, which is supervised training for Pastoral and Spiritual Care, will be available in Wangaratta in first semester (February – June) 2024. For further information, contact Dan Murphy at dan.murphy1949@gmail.com or on 0408 841 997.

LACEBY WEST FIRE BRIGADE PRE SEASON MEETING Laceby West Fire Brigade invite all brigade members to a pre-season meeting and summer briefing, to be held at the Laceby West Fire Station on Sunday, October 29, at 10.30am. Members of the public are also invited to attend to learn about the coming fire season. A free BBQ for all to follow at 12.30pm. Enquiries 0403 872 028.

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HEYWOOD, Joy Lynette. The family of Joy is saddened to announce her passing on October 18, 2023. Aged 73 years. Joy was dearly loved by her family and friends. Beloved wife of Alan (dec). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Nathan and Bonnie, Fairley and Andrew. Adored grandma to Olivia. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. Loved daughter of Bruce and Dorothy Allen (both dec). Late of Greta and Pompapiel. In lieu of flowers a donation to Stroke Foundation Australia would be greatly appreciated. www.strokefoundation.org.au/donate

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A memorial service to honour the life of Daralyn Buckingham will be held at North East Funerals - Bell Room, 184 Greta Road Wangaratta at 12midday, on Friday, October 27, 2023, preceded by an interment service at 11am at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.

PASSMORE, Roy George. 25/3/1939 – 21/10/2023 Passed away at Northeast Health Wangaratta on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Aged 84 years. Loved husband of Pam. Father of Chris, Debbie, Andrew, Cheryl and Michelle. Pop to his grandchildren and Poppy to his great grandchildren. To us you were someone special, Someone good and true, You will never be forgotten, As we thought the world of you.

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PASSMORE, Roy George. 25/3/1939 – 21/10/2023 It was hard to see you go, seeing you suffer was harder. Your sense of humor, your smile and laugh, helped us through those final days, and will stay with us forever.

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~ Loving husband of Pam for 63 years. Adored father of Chris and Shirley, Debbie and Greg, Andrew, Cheryl and Duane and Michelle and Bob. Pop to Kristy, Vicki, Mitchell and Hannah; Tarsh, Kyle and Jess; Thomas, Joshua and Amie, William and Isobel; Rhiannon and Sam, James and Jacqui; Melissa and Jeremy and Jayden. Great-Poppy to Kenzi, Ashlee, Zachari, Sebastian, Evelyn, Braydan, Maddisan, Hudson, Frankie, Trae, Dion, Penny, Wyatt, Patrick, Savannah, Ella, Riley, Parker, Elsie and Myles.

5/2/1953-25/10/2020 Three long years have passed since you grew your wings. You are no longer in pain, but the pain in my heart will be forever until we meet again. ~ Love and miss you always Tracy.

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CLUGG, Stewart. The Rural City of Wangaratta acknowledges the passing of Stewart Clugg and reminds the community of his contribution. Clugg served as a Wangaratta Shire Councillor 1984-1990 and Shire President 91-92. Condolences to his family.

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WANGARATTA Chronicle photographer Marc Bongers made his way down to WDCA junior cricket on Saturday to capture the action. Photographs can be purchased at the Chronicle.

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FA CUP CHANGE: AWFA is looking at making changes to the competition’s FA Cup.

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GIRLS CRICKET: The upcoming WDCA All Girls Cricket League is a chance for cricketers, like Ovens Valley United’s Maisy Crawford, to compete against other girls their age. PHOTO: Marc Bongers

WDCA all girls cricket comp on the horizon By NATHAN DE VRIES

CALLS are going out for any girls to put their hand up and become involved in cricket with the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association’s upcoming All Girls Cricket League competition. While the competition is targeted to the 10-13 year old range, girls outside of the age bracket are still encouraged to give it a go. The association recently met with interested clubs, with a short, pre-Christmas competition to be

conducted from November 10, and a second competition to be held in the new year. The clubs fielding teams in the initial competition will be Beechworth, Benalla Bushrangers, Rovers United Bruck and Yarrawonga Mulwala. Wangaratta and District Cricket Association secretary Wayne Cooper said the idea was to start small and establish a foundation, before opening the competition up to the whole league. “We had a meeting with clubs the

other night: Beechworth, Benalla, Rovers United Bruck and Yarrawonga Mulwala,” he said. “It’ll be three rounds before Christmas with the hope of more clubs joining another competition to be held after Christmas. “We want to allow more teams to enter after Christmas - we’ll start off by playing super 8s style, then increase to T20 matches with a hard ball.” Cooper said holding the competition while the WBBL was ongoing and televised meant more young

girls would be interested in playing cricket. “Obviously we want the all-girls competition to be a regular fixture, just another competition, and we want girls to play against girls and not having to worry about playing against the boys,” he said. “We’ve set up the competition on PlayHQ and each club will set up their own registration form. “Please contact those clubs individually or check out their Facebook page for a link.”

Fruend wins gold with Victoria By WILLSON MACK JODIE Fruend and her Victorian team won gold at last week’s Australian Sides Championships in Perth. The Victorian side had an outstanding campaign that saw them secure the 2023 Women’s Australian Sides Championship and take home the Marj Morris Trophy for the first time in 19 years On the final day of play, Victoria needed to defeat Tasmania in the final round but were also relying on Queensland to fall victim to the star-studded New South Wales lineup. The Big V rolled home to a 59 to 48 shot victory over Tasmania, while NSW downed Queensland by two shots which saw Victoria finish a win clear on top. More to come in Friday’s Chronicle.

CHAMPS: Jodie Fruend (back row, third from left) won gold with Victoria at the Australian Sides Championships in Perth last week.

THE Albury-Wodonga Football Association is looking to experiment with shorter FA Cup games in 2024. The trial is proposed for the FA Cup competitions, which are likely to be played in pre-season rather than throughout the year. Matches would involve two 30 minute halves as opposed to the standard 45, while substitutions would be unlimited AWFA recorder Tony Cigana, who’s been caretaker in charge of the association since Greg Scott’s resignation as president, believes the changes will be welcomed by players. “The plan is to make it more attractive, a T20-type event,” Cigana said. “When they start the preseason, not everyone is ready to do a full 90 minutes of running and once you lose a game, you’re out so you don’t get a second chance. “The interchange system - exactly the same as they do for AFL - will be monitored by a fourth official, so they’ve got to have one come off before one can go on. “Everyone’s still in preseason mode so you need to have interchange. “It’ll be down to the fourth official to sort out, it has nothing to do with the central referee. “Having a shortened version will create a little bit more interest and a little bit more urgency in the games, especially if you’re chasing.” Under the plans, Division 2 sides will no longer feature in the FA Cup, which remains as a straight knockout. The league is also looking at playing rounds of the regular season on weeknights. “I want to compact the draw, so the season is not too long, and have the Division 1 men and women actually playing for points in midweek,” Cigana said. “We’ve been starting the season on the long weekend in March but a lot of clubs have complained it’s too hot and they’ve still got cricket involvement. “Easter falls early next year, at the end of March, so we could even look at the option of starting in April.” AWFA has asked clubs to nominate if they want to play on Good Friday or Easter Sunday next year.

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Ups and downs for Rangers softball FOLLOWING up on the success of the first round, Wangaratta Rangers Softball Club had mixed results in round two of the Softball Albury Wodonga competition this summer. The under 12s were outmatched by a much more polished and experienced outfit from the Bears. Rangers were led by Isaac Maiden with the bat, driving in two runs and providing solid defence as a catcher. Isla O’Keeffe also recorded a hit for the Rangers who eventually went down by 6-20. The result sees Rangers sitting third on the competition ladder. The Rangers’ senior women continued their stellar form over the start of the season with their second win in as many games with an 11-4 win over Wodonga

BATTER UP: Katie Maiden readies for the pitch. Gladiators. After allowing two runs in the first inning, the Rangers’ hitters got to work early scoring five runs to start the game.

HERE’S THE PITCH: Jessica White (right) sends the ball to the plate while Millie Burbury stands ready on the infield.

Sarah Warfe and Leah Dinsdale’s strong singles were followed up with a base-clearing triple by Katie Maiden. From that point onwards,

Jessica White was dominant with the ball for the rest of the game, striking out six batters while producing three scoreless innings to shut down the Gladiators’ offence.

The Rangers’ defence was solid behind White, particularly in the outfield with Jones, Dinsdale and Anders taking catches to keep the Gladiators’ bats at bay.

The Rangers had contributions from the entire line-up with the bat, led by Katie Maiden (three hits, five RBIs), Sarah Warfe (three hits, three runs, three RBIs) and Candice Jones (two hits, one double, three runs). The result has seen Wangaratta’s senior women maintain their place at the top of the ladder through two rounds of the 2023/24 season. Next week the under 12s will play the second Albury Bears team, while the Women’s team will take on the also undefeated Bundy Bears. Players are still welcome to come down and join with practice at Targoora Park on Wednesday nights ( juniors from 4pm, seniors from 5pm).

GROUP SHOT THE Wangaratta RSL Active Veterans and Families group (pictured) enjoyed a great day of clay target shooting at the Wangaratta Clay Target range on Saturday, October 14. The clay target club was pleased to provide a designated range, volunteer members to supervise and provide guns for the occasion. All participants had the opportunity to try out their marksmanship skills and were very successful in their ability by hitting many of the targets thrown. It was excellent to see some ladies and a junior shooter from this group have a go and show how good their aim is. The clay target club was very pleased to provide the venue for this group’s activity program and are confident that a return visit will be scheduled some time next year.

Bumper crowd for DTL shoot WANGARATTA Clay Target Club held a memorial shoot for two of the club’s long-time supporters, Victor Tomasoni and Enio Cavendon, on Saturday, October 21. All prizes for the events were sponsored by Kudri Demaj, which the club greatly appreciated. Event one - Victor Tomasoni 50 target points score. The event was won by local club member Terry Pigram who has known both Victor and Enio since he was a small boy going to the club

with his father Bob Pigram. Terry won the event with a perfect score of 150/150 (the only possible for the event). Second in AA went to Brett Ford 149/150. A grade - Allen Cole, second - John Pieper; B grade - Geoff Walls, second - Bill McInnes; C grade - Peter McLaughin, second - Leon Tonks. Event two - Enio Cavendon 50 target double barrel. The event was won by AA grade shooter, Darren Saunders after a shoot-off with

eight others who also shot the possible. Final score was 129/129. Second place went to junior shooter Cameron Ford with a score of 128/129. A grade - Craig Sessions 109/110, second - Angelo Grassi 108/110; B grade Jason Foster 81/82, second Gordon Twamley; C grade - Peter McLaughlin 29/50, second Laurie Robinson 58/60. High Gun Winners for the day: overall - Terry Pigram with a perfect 200/200; junior - Cameron Ford 189/200; la-

dies - Jo-Anne Ford 185/200; veteran - Geoff Walls. The club had a fantastic turn-up with 69 shooters for the day. Down the Line numbers have increased greatly over the past few months due to a lot of hard work by club and committee members since the closure of the club in 2016 due to EPA issues. TOP GUN: Terry Pigram (left) took top honours in Saturday’s Down the Line shoot, pictured with club president Angelo Grassi.

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Bumper day of aggregate tennis By WILLSON MACK IT was an action packed day at the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club’s aggregate competition on Saturday, with a mammoth nine sections taking part. Sam Allen got the chocolates in section one with a score of 21-13 over Dad Matt Allen (20-16). Brendan Liddell (19-15), Mark Brown (17-16), Kevin Callahan (7-24) followed. Section two saw Mark Wettern (2115) salute in a tight section ahead of Barry Sullivan (20-13) and Phil Peck (19-17). Matt Curran (16-20) and Brian Scobie (12-23) rounded the section out. Michael Clark dominated section three on 24-11, a fair way ahead of Tom Bloom (18-17), Frank Harris (1820), Jim Gales (15-21) and Ryan Patterson (13-21). Mike Lairson (21-13) reigned supreme in section four, with Hayden Broadent (19-13) and Maria Feldmann (18-19) close behind. Maree Sullivan (16-19), Colin Mackay (15-19) and Henry Dean (12-23) toiled hard all day. Greg Renner grabbed the elusive 24 games to win section five, while Michelle Flynn (20-15) and Jacob Reidy (17-17) also finished on the podium. Pat Flynn (15-23) and Lance Crockett (14-22) followed. Section six was reasonably close with Mark Gorman (23-15), Mason Scholes (21-17) and Andrew Cope (1923) battling it out. Noel Boyd finished in fourth on 18-20 and Josh Murray (15-22) was at the tail. Phil Dryden grabbed the best score of the day on 24-10 to take out section seven. Geoff Allen (21-18), Patrick Oudin (18-18), Alan Busk (15-19) and Peter Curran (13-21) couldn’t take it up to Dryden.

Russell Canning (21-16) just finished ahead of Brett McClen (20-11) in section eight, while John Shanley grabbed bronze with a score of 1617. Beth Cope (15-18) and Wendy Hall (10-22) were fourth and fifth. In section nine it was Max McAuliffe who was in top form with a nice score of 24-11, with Sue Piper runnerup on 19-14. Cate Gerard (16-16), Peter Ablazej (13-22) and Helen Reilly (12-21) followed. Results: Section: 1 - Sam Allen 21-13, Matt Allen 20-16, Brendan Liddell 19-15, Mark Brown 17-16, Kevin Callahan 7-24. Section: 2 - Mark Wettern 21-15, Barry Sullivan 20-13, Phil Peck 19-17, Matt Curran 16-20, Brian Scobie 1223. Section: 3 - Michael Clark 24-11, Tom Bloom 18-17, Frank Harris 1820, Jim Gales 15-21, Ryan Patterson 13-21. Section: 4 - Mike Lairson 21-13, Hayden Broadbent 19-13, Maria Feldmann 18-19, Maree Sullivan 16-19, Colin Mackay 15-19, Henry Dean 1223. Section: 5 - Greg Renner 24-13, Michelle Flynn 20-15, Jacob Reidy 17-17, Pat Flynn 15-23, Lance Crockett 1422. Section: 6 - Mark Gorman 23-14, Mason Scholes 21-17, Andrew Cope 19-23, Noel Boyd 18-20, Josh Murray 15-22. Section: 7 - Phil Dryden 24-10, Geoff Allen 21-18, Patrick Oudin 1818, Alan Busk 15-19, Peter Curran 13-21. Section: 8 - Russell Canning 21-16, Brett McClen 20-11, John Shanley 1617, Beth Cope 15-18, Wendy Hall 1022. Section: 9 - Max McAuliffe 24-11, Sue Piper 19-14, Cate Geard 16-16, Peter Ablazej 13-22, Helen Reilly 12-21.

SHOT: Maria Feldmann slaps a backhand at Merriwa Park on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Marc Bongers

DOWN THE MIDDLE: Maree Sullivan hits a serve.

SOFT TOUCH: Henry Dean plays a volley.

Wangaratta A1 on the board By WILLSON MACK

TEXTBOOK: Heather Coyle in action for Wangaratta B1 at home on Saturday. PHOTOS: Marc Bongers

A1: WANGARATTA bounced back from a round one loss to defeat Kiewa on the carpet at Kiewa on Saturday. Only a handful of shots separated the two teams all day with Wangaratta producing its best late in the game to get over the line. Phil Davern, Greg Braden, Steve English and Mick Mackow remain undefeated as they posted a big win over Jude Bartel’s rink (3219), while Chris Randell, Gary Fenlon, Paul King, and Michelle Van Praagh won a close game against Bill James (19-16). Maurie Braden, Jodie Fruend, Greg McDonald, and Brian Challman lost on the last end (17-18) to Rob Bartel and Trevor Selwood went down (16-24) to Geoff Kidd. Final scores: Wangaratta 14 pts 84 shots def Kiewa 4 pts 77 shots. Next week Wangaratta play host to Myrtleford. A3: Wangaratta posted its second win of the season after beating Club Mulwala at Mulwala on Saturday. Peter Selwood, Jan Hermassoo, Terry Johnson,

GOOD ROLL: Klaus Kazenwadel lets one go. and Norm Hallett were the big winners for the visitors (28-11), and not far behind them was Richard Hermassoo, Terry Corrigan, Barb McDonald and Tyson Chivers with a 10 shot advantage (22-12). Tom Morrow, John Kane, Gary King and Steve Bihun only went down by one (1920), and Gary Chambers (1923) also went down in a close game. Final scores: Wangaratta 14 pts 88 shots def Club Mulwala 4 pts 66 shots. In other local games Milawa 0 pts 39 Shots were defeated by Lavington 18 pts 118 shots at Lavington. Next week Wangaratta

travel to Lavington and Milawa have a bye. B1: It was all rinks down for Wangaratta in a disappointing loss at home against Benalla on Saturday. Klaus Kazenwadel, Neil Jensen, Joy Izard, and Fran Don lost (13-18), while Keith Izard, Mick Montgomery, Sussan Singleton, and John Keen also went down (13-19) and Ken Essenhigh, Richie Allen, Gayle King, and Heather Coyle lost (9-27). Final scores: Wang 0 pts 35 shots lost to Benalla 14 pts 64 shots. Local side Moyhu 14 pts 106 posted another big win, this time against Bright 0 pts 36 shots.

WATCHING ON: Ken Essenhigh assesses the state of play. Wangaratta host St James next week and Moyhu travel to Myrtleford B3: Wangaratta lost its first game of the season against a strong Chiltern side on Saturday. Chris Bell, Bruce Desmond, Howard Beard, and Mick Lenane lost (19-31), while Lyn Kahlefeldt, Susan Bull, Gary Lidgerwood, and Thelma Stones went down (23-26) and Graeme Norman, Ron McAuliffe, John Knight, and Anne Keen lost (17-24). Final scores: Wangaratta 0 pts 59 shots lost to Chiltern 14 pts 81 shots. Wangaratta host Corowa RSL next week.

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Warriors close out intense block of matches

By NATHAN DE VRIES

WELL-EARNED REST: Nate Dedman (left) and the Warriors wrapped up a whirlwind three weeks of CBL competition on the weekend after playing six matches. PHOTO: Janet Watt

WANGARATTA’S men’s CBL side has played six matches in three weeks against some of the strongest basketball sides in the North East. The most recent fixture was a third straight doubleheader against Albury Cougars (69-103) and Seymour Blasters (43-129), with the battered Warriors taking some strong lessons out of the clashes. Despite registering their fifth and sixth loss for the season, improvements are on display for the Warriors, including outscoring Albury in the fourth quarter, and recording the third highest quarter score against the Blasters. Coach Shane Wilson said the opposition teams were simply too polished and united to overcome. “The Albury game went really well – again, we were just outplayed and outsmarted by experienced players,” he said. “They were probably one of the best teams that played like a team, they were just a unit. “It was very good to watch and very good to show what our boys need to do to achieve team basketball. “They (Seymour) walked off the bus and we knew straight away they’re coming out for a big game - they

just played everything to perfection, our boys were one pass behind, one step behind, and everything fell Seymour’s way. “If I wasn’t coaching or involved with Wangaratta, I’d say that was an amazing game of basketball for Seymour to play.” Wilson said the return of experienced player Sam Maher had boosted the side, who continued to develop and showcase their never-say-die attitude to basketball. “Out of six games, we’ve lost two fourth quarters – we haven’t won a game but we’re winning the fourth quarter,” he said. “Every team that we’ve played has tried to put on their young, development players, but we keep bringing games back because these boys have so much pride and they want to keep fighting to take momentum to the next game. “These boys are putting everything out on the court, putting in 120 per cent effort through the game – if they gave up, we could be getting blown out by 90-100 points every game and the boys haven’t done that which is great.” The Warriors can now put their feet up and recover from the most physically draining and exhaustive run in the competition, taking the next two weekends off with byes.

Off-track cup day plan By WILLSON MACK

THE Wangaratta Turf Club won’t be racing on Melbourne Cup Day but there will still be plenty happening at the local racecourse. After installing more drainage on the track, the club was waiting to see how the track would recover before deciding whether live racing was an option on the first Tuesday in November. Unfortunately, the track didn’t recover in time and a decision had to be made. It’s a bitter blow for the local club who hasn’t had Melbourne Cup races since 2019 due to COVID-19 and more recently washouts. “We were working towards having live racing on the day but it got to a point where we had to make a

decision,” Wangaratta Turf Club chief executive officer Sean Barrett said. “With the investment we’ve put into the track we were better off taking a cautious approach so that we’re right for our Christmas races and meetings in the future. “The decision was made in the best interest of the longer term. “We probably weren’t too far off having races and we’d love to have them for our trainers, connections, members and the Wangaratta public but we made a decision in the best interest of the track.” For local stables impacted by the abandonment, alternate racing options will come through an additional six meetings scheduled in the central and north east

regions between October 30 and November 12. Despite the removal of live racing, it will still be a bumper day for the turf club. The club is offering a Grand Oaks Package for the day which includes access to the Grand Oaks Room, finger food, sweeps for the Melbourne Cup, awards for best dressed and live music from Ben Smith Duo, while drinks will be available at bar prices throughout the day, just for $35 per person. “We’ll still be hosting an event,” Barrett said. “We’ve had strong bookings so it’s looking like a good day out to enjoy the Melbourne Cup. “There will be plenty of entertainment and tickets can be purchased through the website.”

OFF THE TRACK FUN: While live racing won’t happen on Melbourne Cup Day at the Wangaratta Turf Club, there will still be plenty of fun off the track.

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Rovers land EDFL pair Essendon and District Football League pair join Rovers on two-year y deals

SCREAMER WANGARATTA Magpies under 12 star Harry Edwards takes the catch of the day in his team’s clash with Ovens Valley United at Bindall Avenue on Saturday. ■ Snapshots: Page 15 PHOTO: Marc Bongers

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WANGARATTA Rovers have locked in an Essendon and District Football League duo for 2023. Sam Cattapan has played more than 100 games for Aberfeldie, winning the club’s best and fairest in 2019 and featuring in the competition’s team of the year in 2019 and 2022. Cattapan is joined by Strathmore captain Xavier Allison who is a three-time team of the year member and was most recently named in 2023’s edition in the backline. Both recruits have signed for the next two seasons in a huge boost to the Hawks quest to track the O&M’s top dogs down. Cattapan arrives with plenty of experience at a high level having played around 30 VFL games for the Northern Blues from 2013-15, including a tie for third in the Laurie Hill Trophy for the best and fairest in 2014. Wangaratta Rovers coach Sam Murray said Cattapan, a 174cm, 72kg on-baller, will be a great addition to his side’s midfield.

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“Sam (Cattapan) is a good acquisition for us and will feed it to our running players,” Murray said. “To have someone with the ability to go in there and support the likes of Brodie Filo is great for us.” Allison joins the Hawks as a classy user who will compliment the likes of Murray well. “Xavier’s (Allison) leadership and classy ball use is going to be great for our group, bringing someone of his calibre into the club is a real asset for us,” Murray said. “With the big open grounds and fast paced ball movement, we see Xavier being able to utilise his skills and be a real threat off half back. “And with his close connection with Sam Cattapan, we see the two players being amazing recruits for the club in many ways.”

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