“I know Myrtleford and Bright are really feeling the pinch as well, and they are trying to get rental houses built.”Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees said like many other regional areas, the rural city is facing an urgent need for housing, including affordable, social and key worker housing. “Housing prices have increased significantly in recent years and very few rental opportunities are available in our communities,” he said. “These challengeshousingalsomean the region is experiencing difficulties in attracting and retaining key workers to the region contributing to a skills shortage.”
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There have been numerous cases of renters who have had to relocate to other parts of Victoria or interstate because houses are being sold from underneath them and the lack of affordable housing is impacting the options for current or prospective majorTimOvensresidents.Wangaratta-basedValleystateMP,McCurdy,alsohasconcernsaboutthe housing shortage across his electorate, due, in part, to a myriad of new taxes and red tape reform,seriouspoint”.ValleyspecifiacrossMrdevelopments.delayingSpeakinginparliament,McCurdysaid,housingregionalVictoriaandcallyintheOvenselectorateisat“crisis“Ifthegovernmentwasabouthousingtheywouldremove the obstacles that our local councils face,” he said. Mr McCurdy broached the extreme shortage of housing available for long-term rentals, with data suggesting the rise of short-term rentals is heavily impacting the market.“Ihear from constituents nearly daily about the lack of rentals available, because sadly renters are being forced to leave because either their property is being sold or owners want to move back in,” he said.
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Duo Alison Ferrier and Shorty will showcase their folk, blues and electric guitar riffs, while Wangaratta festival debutant Karen Lee Andrews will present a program of classic soul-infused blues informed by her Polynesian background.Othernewly announced artists include Angela Davis Quintet, Ball Hanlon Schulz, Fran Swinn Quintet, Jiem, Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, Raphael Karlen Quintet feat. Jo Lawry, Sam Anning and Natasha Fearnside, Sam Keevers and Christopher Hale, Showa 44, Soylent Green, Stephen Magnusson Trio.
Full jazz festival program is and adventurous’ MP calls for more action on challengeshousing From page 1 Cr Rees said council has been proactive in planning for residential growth areas in Wangaratta and surrounds to ensure there is sufficient zoned land available to accommodate residential growth for the foreseeable future. He said a key current challenge is providing suitable infrastructure to service these areas to release more residential lots, particularly sewerage infrastructure.Althoughthere are hundreds of rezoned blocks ready to be built on, North East Water is still working on a plan to potentially alleviate the strain on the sewer system that would accommodate new housing, with the installation of temporary underground sewerage tanks. The 150 kilolitre tanks (3 metres in diameter x 21 meters long) would store matter for 115 land lots with the waste to be released into the sewer system during off-peak times.
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By SIMONE KERWIN TICKET sales are expected to rise further with today’s release of the full program for this year’s Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues, the first live iteration of the event since 2018. The festival was cancelled in 2019 as organisers worked to secure its future financial viability, and has been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions over the last two years, with an entirely virtual 2020 event, and only the National Jazz Awards able to proceed online last year. As it returns to its traditional place on the weekend before Melbourne Cup Day - from Friday, October 28 to Sunday, October 30 - the festival promises a program of international and home-grown artists in a jam-packed weekend of music. Co-artistic directors Eugene Ball and Scott Solimo have curated a rich and adventurous program featuring world premieres, inspired ningAustralia’ssions,collaborations,Australian/internationalfestivalcommis-andperformancesfromfinestmusiciansspan-thejazzandbluesgenre.“Weareraptthatthefestivalistobelive,insitu,thisyear,”Eu-genesaid.“Wehavedevelopedaprogramthatrespondstothediversemusicaldemandsofouraudience,andweareproudthateachartistandbandisatthetopoftheirnicheacrossthespectrumofmusiconoffer.”FestivalchairDaveFullersaiditwasfantastictoseethepro-gramcometogether.“EugeneandScotthaveflexedandbentwiththewindoverthelastfewyears,andthisprogramistestamenttotheirrespectiveearsfortheaudience,andtheirabil-itytoputtogetheradiversemixofopportunitiesforthepatrons,whowecan’twaittowelcomebacktothefestival,”hesaid.Newly-announcedartistsforthe2022eventincludeafestival-curatedworldpremierecollabo-rationbetweenNewYork-baseddrummerPheeroanakLaff,Syd-neydrummerChloeKimandMel-bournedrummerMariaMoles.Inanotherworldpremierein-ternationalcollaboration,Finn-ishpianistIroHaarlawillpresentaprogramofhercompositionswithMelbourne’sTamaraMur-phyandJamesMcLean.
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Mr McCurdy also mentioned in parliament, the perilous state of the building industry in Victoria, describing it as being “on a knife edge”.
Mr Fuller said local businesses had offered their venues for pop-up performances across the weekend, with partner venue line-ups and session times to be finalised in coming weeks. Festival tickets can be purchased by visiting www.wangarattajazz.com or www.wpacc. com.au, with passes to the full program $195 until October 11 or sold out; from October 12, the price rises to $210. Children aged 16 and under are able to attend with a ticketed adult free of charge. A Friday evening pass is available for $55.
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“The Rural City of Wangaratta is working in partnership with our community, authorities, agencies and other stakeholders to address these housing issues including advancing targeted housing projects and helping to find innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges,” Cr Rees said.
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SOMETHING SPECIAL: Rebecca Barnard will present a tribute to her beloved father Len and uncle Bob - both Australian jazz royalty - at the 2022 festival.
Mr McCurdy concluded with a scathing rebuke of the government, stating, “We need all the help we can get”.“The premier really just needs to get back to the basics and try to understand how regional Victoria ticks,” he said.
Traditional jazz lovers will be enthralled by performances from Dan Barnett’s Swing Rocket, Geoff Bull and the Finer Cuts, the Syncopators, Chonk, Eamon McNelis’ Skellingtons, and a tribute by Rebecca Barnard to her beloved father Len and uncle Bob - both Australian jazz royalty. Rebecca will also perform at Jazz Mass with legendary Hammond organist Tim Neal, who will play Holy Trinity Cathedral’s Willis pipe-organ. Renowned Australian saxophonist Julien Wilson will debut his new solo project at the same venue, while prolific musician Andrea Keller will showcase her ingenuity in PATsy - the music of piano, alto, trombone and squeezebox. The blues program includes performances from Jimi Hocking (Screaming Jets) with his Blues Machine, and popular guitarist and vocalist Ray Beadle with his band.
Five of the most outstanding young guitarists from around Australia will contest this year’s National Jazz Awards in Wangaratta.And the community stage will take place on Sunday, October 30 in Merriwa Park, offering a full day of scintillating performances from Horns of Leroy and Thando, along with local community players, while Ali McGregor will present Jazzamatazz for the children, and Dan Barnett will join popular local big band Jazzaratta. A number of community bands will also take to the stage throughout the day. The 17-piece Public Opinion Afro Orchestra will bring the festival to a close with a rousing set of contemporary African funk.
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Council has always envisaged to expand its organics processing plant and an $8m contribution as part of the $15.5m project would help it increase capacity from 5.2 tonnes to 25 tonnes. Along with the creation of five ongoing jobs, this would value add $3.3m to the local economy and save other councils up to 33 per cent annually in transport costs. An upgrade to the key tourist route roads in the King Valley would make the entry to key tourist areas much safer with works including widened shoulders, improvements to blind spots and resealing.The Grit and Resilience Program was initiated in response to high suicide rates and community-based activism.A request for $300k per year is co-funding through the federal and state governments which will support a sustainable model for the program in Wangaratta.
wangarattachronicle.com.au THE CHRONICLE, Friday, August 26, 2022 - Page 3 As your Independent MP, you can count on me. I am your strong voice, working each and every day to advocate for you, your family and our community. My office assists thousands of constituents with NDIS, Centrelink, Medicare, My Aged Care, telecommunications and immigration issues. My office is open 9am - 5pm weekdays. If you need help with any Commonwealth service, please phone, email or visit my office. h any ADVERTISEMENT Wangaratta / 117 Murphy Street 03 5721 Wodonga7077/79 High Street 02 6024 6284 helen.haines.mp@aph.gov.au@helenhainesindihelenhaines.org Authorised by Helen Haines 117 Murphy St Wangaratta VIC 3677 COFFEE WITH A SMILE: Where is my Coffee? trainee Alex Graham (left) and community cafe team leader Corneilius Scott are thrilled to be named award winners in the 2022 Victorian Disability Awards.
Mr Dalgleish said VMCH is looking to expand into other industries outside of hospitality such as retail, to offer more employment opportunities for people with“Youdisabilities.seestatistics of how many people are actually finding work and employment with a disability and they’re extremely low, so to have a program with hands on learning and to be able to help them feel comfortable in that environment and stepping out into different employment seems to be a good model,” he said.
Mr Dalgleish said he wants to thank the community for their overwhelming support to the cafe.
“Indi is facing serious challenges regarding health care and housing, but we also have momentous opportunities for investment to fuel regional development,” Dr Haines said.“The Indi Budget Submission calls on the government to address areas of need and boost projects that will help our towns reach their potential.“I have worked with local councils and community groups to put these projects to the Government, to ensure the projects that are most needed and will have the most impact are at the front of the queue.”
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By STEVE KELLY INDI Independent MP Helen Haines has released her pre-budget wish list for the electorate, including $130.42 million worth of investment proposals for the Rural City of Wangaratta to be sent to Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Dr Haines is looking to secure $71.85m in contributions from the Federal Government towards specific projects and services, but several are open to co-funding, with amounts unspecified.Thebiggest ticket item is the $53.1m Prosecco Road Tourism Project, followed by the $28.22m Wangaratta Aerodrome and Industrial Project, and an $18.5m Wangaratta Creative Precinct Expansion Project.Council’s $15.5m upgrade to the organics processing plant, a $15m upgrade to the Wangaratta-Whitfield Road, $5m for the Benalla-Whitfield Road upgrade, along with $300k for the Grit and Resilience Program are all on the list.For the Prosecco Road project Dr Haines is seeking a $22.1m contribution federally that will bring growth to the King Valley and create jobs. Investment in the three key project areas is expected to drive the King Valley visitor economy from an existing $268m in output and 1267 in jobs, to $369m in output and 1734 jobs once projects are completed and operational.
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VMCH will be opening another cafe in Torquay, based off the work done at Where is my Coffee? and its success.
A WANGARATTA social enterprise has been lauded at the 2022 Victorian Disability Awards. Where Is My Coffee? was named statewide winner in the Excellence in Employment Outcomes category on Wednesday night. Since opening in December last year, Where is my Coffee? via the Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH) job support program for people with disabilities, has contributed 2688 hours of training in hospitality skills development, work experience and employment partnerships to 20 currentHarleyparticipants.Dalgleish,manager of community connections at VMCH, said it is thrilling for the business to receive the recognition for the award. “It’s a real honour... it’s really humbling to be able to offer these services to people in Wangaratta,” he said.“Ithink the community is very supportive of what we do, that’s probably the biggest thing, the way they support us.” Runners up for the award was Northeast Health Wangaratta’s Tidy Team.MrDalgleish said the award speaks volumes of the Wangaratta community’s willingness to welcome and accept people with disabilities in the community. The Where is my Coffee? training programs have been successful in not only creating employment opportunities at the cafe, but also cafes around the community. Mr Dalgleish said the cafe has already had two of its trainees receive employment at other cafes in Wangaratta.“Theconcept is we’re trying to support not only our trainees in getting employment, but also the employers if they require support as well” he said. “We’re there to reach out to so it’s really important we get these employer partnerships.,” he said.
The Wangaratta aerodrome upgrade is in two parts with the first including runway, taxiway terminal upgrade and new commercial hangers and hobby hanger infrastructure. A second component would include an industrial precinct subdivision to include infrastructure services, with both parts requiring a $23.25m in federal funding. Some $18.5m would see expansion works to the Wangaratta Creative Precinct including the performing arts centre and art gallery. This would alleviate space issues as the two venues both face major barriers of accessibility, synergy and activation for local visitors and tourists.
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BRINGING OUT THE BEST: Shane Douthie is directing ‘The Rise and Fall of Little Voice’ for the Wangaratta Players, which starts next week.
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“The complex character of Ray Say is at times dark, even brutal, something you don’t see in many theatre productions these Tdays.”ohear Shane speak and impart his wisdom, you wouldn’t believe this is his first directing ‘gig’ in almost 20 years.“I’ve been assistant director in a few productions but Monty Python’s Life of Brian with Allegro Theatre Company in Yarrawonga back in 2004 was the last time I was in total control,” he said. “My first love is performing but when I see a show I am passionate about and no one else is interested in, I will have a go.
“I loved the 1998 movie, simply called Little Voice, from the moment I saw it,” he said. “It was irreverent and Brenda Blethyn (Mari), Michael Caine (Ray Say) and Jane Horrocks as LV gave such strong acting performances.“Notlongafter that, I heard that another amateur group was going to perform it and although I never got to see it, I knew I wanted to direct my own production of ‘The Rise and Fall of Little Voice’ one day.
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“I have been in so many great plays since then including The Crucible (John Proctor), Summer of the Seventeenth Doll (Roo), Blackadder II and Blackadder Goes Forth (Edmund Blackadder), Fawlty Towers (Basil Fawlty), Life of Brian (Brian) Macbeth (Duncan, The Porter, Doctor), and some great children’s plays like The Witches by Roald Dahl (The French Chef), and Beauty and The Beast (Lumiere).”Shanejoined Wangaratta Play-
“It’s a play that showcases and challenges actors and audiences alike.“There are some truly hysterical moments, but also powerful, and sometimes confronting, moments that will challenge audiences.“WhenI was at school, I played minor roles in musicals but when I played Jesus in a dramatic play called ‘The Son of Man’, I realised just how powerful theatre could be and how it can impact the audience.
“Our actors have been challenged within this play and I would like to think they have grown considerably in their roles.“The cast, crew and committee have also all been supportive and generous with their time and patience, particularly my wife Colette who is not only production manager but was performing in ‘The Shoehorn Sonata’ with Allegro Theatre Company for much of our rehearsal period.
“My first major acting role was with Horsham Theatre Company in my 20s playing Gerry the administrator in David Williamson’s The Club.
“My first directing roles were with Wangaratta Players with two variety shows The Copacabana I and II, which were to raise money for new chairs at the recently completed Stage Door Theatre in Evans Street, and then Picasso at the Lapine Agile.
By BELINDA HARRISON SHANE Douthie admits that he may not have the voice to carry a leading role in a musical these days, but luckily for him, it is not his singing talents that are required as director of the Wangaratta Players production of ‘The Rise and Fall of Little Voice’, which starts nextShane’sweek.stagecraft knowledge, passion for the story and support and care for his cast and crew have brought out the best in everyone during rehearsals of the music-laced, confronting, poignant and funny production.
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“All that support enabled us to get through the loss of our leading man, the talented Martin Ziermann, who sadly had to pull out of the production three weeks before opening night.
“Everyone’s support has helped me take on the part and hopefully do it justice.
“We hope the case gets up now because I don’t think there will be any more evidence and it’s up to the police who they want to charge.”
Mr McCurdy noted the road is often closed or has major maintenance works ongoing in sections due to landslips and heavy usage.
The top 10 worst roads in Victoria: 1. Great Alpine Road, 2. Princes Highway (various locations), 3. Melbourne-Lancefield Road, 4. Traralgon-Maffra Road, 5. Paynesville Road, 6. Woolsthorpe-Heywood Road, 7. Heathcote-Nagambie Road, 8. Murray Valley Highway (various locations), 9. Western Freeway (various locations), 10. Jerusalem Creek Road.
THE Nationals’ campaign to find the worst road in Victoria has concluded, with the Great Alpine Road topping the statewide poll by a significantOvensmargin.ValleyMP Tim McCurdy said while many of the complaints were expressed by Gippsland residents on the Bairnsdale side of the mountains, the verdict was “no surprise”.
“It is already dangerous enough travelling over the mountains, before adding potholes and poor road shoulders to the mix, which can cause damage to vehicles, and is unsafe for drivers.”
River levels reach highest peak all year FLOOD levels are expected to recede over the coming days, after consistent rain in both the Ovens and King river catchments subsided earlier this week. The King River at Docker Road was the first to break its banks, experiencing minor flooding throughout the weekend before peaking at the moderate flood level of 3.95m late on Tuesday night, ultimately falling to 3.55m at the time of going to print. The Ovens River followed suit shortly thereafter, closing off the Great Alpine Road between Porter Street and Fisher Lane, and causing water to cascade into Apex Park, for the first time since the park’s parkour course was officially opened in May. Yesterday’s peak of 12.17m, 27cm higher than the minor flood level, was the highest the river has reached this year, despite an unseasonably wet calendar to August.Almost 27mm of rain has fallen throughout the rural city since last Friday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s automatic weather station at Wangaratta Aerodrome. Some 73mm of rain has fallen already this month, well above the August mean of 56.6mm. Partly cloudy conditions are forecast to prevail over the weekend, before rain returns early next week, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting up to 20mm could fall during anticipated stormy conditions on Monday. Rainfall opens up potholes
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“The Andrews Labor Government has slashed the roads budget by $215 million over the past two years, leaving regional Victoria to suffer,” he said.
In September 2020, police interviewed five people in connection with Kath’s disappearance, however, all were released pending further enquiries. DNA testing and forensic re-examination had also been conducted on a number of exhibits found at Kath’s home. “After the arrests that were made almost two years ago, we’re still waiting for something to come out of that,” Mr Russell said.
Speaking to the Wangaratta Chronicle this week, Mr Russell said “we’re still not without hope of getting the whole thing resolved by the end of the year, and we might find out what actually happened”. “Twenty years have passed now and this is very much close to our hearts in finding out what happened and we’re not giving up,” Mr Russell said adamantly.
Detective Acting Inspector Tony Combridge, officer in charge of the Missing Persons Squad, said they continue to appeal for information as part of their investigation into Kath’s disappearance.
“We know the further away from Melbourne, the less money the government will spend. “The Great Alpine Road is a major tourist highway from Wangaratta, through the Alpine Shire, and down to Bairnsdale, yet is routinely neglected by Labor.
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“There is a very high volume of traffic that goes on the Great Alpine Road daily, with more cars and vans during the snow season, which puts more pressure on maintaining the road,” he said. “Landslips also present an issue which can close the road and require a lot of work to clean up.
“The government needs to get in and fix all regional roads, instead of the massive spend and waste on tunnels in Melbourne.”
“While two decades may have passed, detectives have not given up hope of finding Kath and determining who is responsible for her death,” Det Act Insp Combridge said. “We are committed to solving this case and providing some comfort and closure to Kath’s loved ones and community.
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TRAGIC: Evidence obtained by police to date has not been enough to bring Kath Bergamin’s killer or killers to justice.
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“Our thoughts are with Kath’s family and friends on this anniversary and we acknowledge the grief and sadness they continue to feel 20 years after her disappearance.“Itisour hope that one day we are able to provide them with the answers they so deeply deserve.”
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A coronial inquiry held in Wangaratta in 2007 concluded Kath Bergamin was taken from or otherwise forced to leave her Brien Crescent residence in Wangaratta sometime between 7.26pm and approximately 11.15pm on Sunday, August 18, 2002 and at an unknown time and place she was unlawfully killed and her remains were secretly deposited in a still unknown location. A $1 million reward remains on offer for information leading to the apprehension and subsequent conviction of the person or persons responsible for Kath’s murder. Anyone with information is urged to contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www. crimestoppers.com.au.
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THE brother of Kath Bergamin, a Wangaratta woman presumed murdered 20 years ago, is renewing his appeal for anyone with information about her disappearance to come forward so the mystery connected to his beloved sister can be solved. Kath was last seen on the night of Sunday, August 18, 2002 at the Brien Crescent, Wangaratta home that she shared with a friend. Police inspectors believe Kath was met with foul play on that August night, and this theory has been backed by a coronial finding. Her brother Roger Russell has been living with the heartache of not knowing what happened to his sister for two decades and he is afraid as time goes by it could become more difficult to solve the crime as witnesses who know something about her disappearance pass on.
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Marcus Goonan, Rural City of Wangaratta director community and infrastructure, said wet weather had a significant impact on all council assets, and climate change would only make this impact“Pleasingly,greater.council has seen a 36 per cent reduction in sealed road requests in 2020-’21 to ‘21-’22, which is a great result,” he said. “That said, we are always looking to do better and refine our techniques.“Weencourage the community to continue to report issues when they see them.”
RECENT rainfall has played some havoc with local roads, with a number of potholes opening up following downpours.
SUPPORT: Kym McAuliffe
THE moving game is in Kym Phillips’McAuliffeblood.
Now living back in Victoria with husband Brett - a former Wangaratta police officer - after spending a number of years in Queensland, Kym is looking forward to the launch at the Wangaratta Library from 6.30pm on September 1. She said the tour, which would also take in the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast, was a chance not only to return to the places that had been instrumental in her life journey, but to pay forward the good fortune she’d experienced over that time. “I’m very grateful for the life I’ve had, and all the communities who have given to us and our family, and I feel it’s very important to give back,” Kym said. In Wangaratta, that will see a portion of her book sales go to the re-establishment of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, which is under way in the rural city.
“I don’t have a degree, but I have a lot of emotional intelligence and I go into a lot of detail, and I think people appreciate that. “I came up with the idea for the business, and words can’t describe how I feel to have seen my dream become reality - it’s surreal. “I had so many ‘dreamtakers’ saying I couldn’t do it, it was not possible, but it was.”Bookings are essential for Kym McAuliffe Phillips’ book launch, and can be made by contacting the Wangaratta Library on 5721 2366, or emailing wangaratta.vic.gov.aulibrary@
Big Brothers Big Sisters supports at-risk children and young people through long-term, one-on-one mentoring, matching seven to 17 year olds in need of support with volunteer mentors to provide a safe environment to help build their confidence, increase their resilience and open their minds to new possibilities.
As the daughter of Barry and Judy McAuliffe, who operated wealthWangarattayoutoEasyThebook,andthebusiness,the30Movingshedefencetobeganthenicheworkfromparents’setlifecustomerssuchattentionherveryshecityandMcAuliffWangarattawell-knownbusinesse’sRemovalistsStorageintheruralfor30years,Kymsaidhadwitnessedfromayoungagejusthowparents’careandtodetailmadeadifferencetotheirduringthemajoreventthatismoving.Whileshedidn’texactlyouttofollowinherfootsteps-apartemployingasimilarethic-Kymfoundherwhensheshiftedfromhairdressingcareersheat15,toarolehelpingrelocatemembersoftheforce.Thatroleevolved,andisnowknownas‘TheAngel’,drawingonyearsofexperienceinindustrythroughherwhichaimstotakestressoutofresidentialofficerelocations.Kymhasalsoproduceda‘MovingMadeEasy:HiddenKeystoanMove’,whichsheissetlaunchduringa‘thanktour’thatwillincludenextweek.Thebookdrawsonherofexperience,and includes hot tips for those planning a move.
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GOTAFE Wangaratta is hosting a Wear It Purple event today in partnership with LINE Wangaratta, Rural City of Wangaratta and Centre Against Violence to celebrate local LGBTIQA+ youth. The event is being held from 12pm to 1.30pm at GOTAFE’s Docker Street campus and will showcase local organisations and the support available to young people in the region. This year the theme for Wear It Purple Day 2022 is ‘Still Me, Still Human’. Rural City of Wangaratta councillor David Fuller said often people tend to focus on labels, news stories, the target or data, and forget what we truly are - human.
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“I had a upbringing,blessedbuttoo many young people don’t have the mentors they need to support them,” Kym said. “If you don’t have those people in your home, it’s important to be able to find them in mentors who can show you what life can be, and help you to shine.”
“I encourage all members of our community to show their LGBTIQ+ connections support by joining them to wear purple on August 26.” LINE Wangaratta coordinator, Allison Winters said they are proud to be able to showcase LGBTQIA+ role models and changemakers from Wangaratta to the community and young LGBTQIA+ people at the “Weevent.know that LGBTIQ+ people are Wangaratta,”changetheshowtheCentretolessnessdomesticrepresenteddisproportionallyinmentalhealth,violenceandhome-andwe’reexcitedcollaboratewithGOTAFE,AgainstViolenceandRuralCityofWangarattatoyoungLGBTQIA+peoplesupport,celebrationandthatishappeninginAllisonsaid.
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“I forgot that Dad had his trucks in pink, because my logo is pink as well, and when I asked why, he said, ‘Because it stands out’,” Kym said.“We talk these days about branding, well Mum and Dad were ahead of their time, and such visionary people - they were trailblazers, really, and together they were such a dynamic duo. “Dad and Mum saw that there was a need in the marketplace to provide that support and care and empathy at what can be a stressful time in people’s lives. “Through my business, I organise quotes and I’m there for the whole move - packing up, moving, and setting up again. “People can go on holiday or keep going to work, and come home to have everything moved in and their bed made. “It’s a very unique business, and the only one of its kind in Australia.
“This year’s theme - Still Me, Still Human - encourages humanity, honesty, integrity and authenticity to be part of the conversation when discussing all diverse identities within the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as the importance of supporting each other in the journey,” he said.
Brett Phillips was involved in the program during its previous iteration in Wangaratta, so Kym thought the re-emergence of the program was the ideal beneficiary of proceeds from her book sales locally. “Wangaratta is where it all started for me 52 years ago. I would have been one of the last people you would expect to write a book and start a business, so to have my book launch in a library surrounded by books is a bit ironic, but I’m looking forward to it,” she said. Like her Dad before her, with his iconic ‘Movin’ With Bazza’ catchphrase, Kym has made her name in her business over the last 10 years as the Moving Angel, a name bestowed on her by an appreciative client.
BY RYAN MALCOLM nemedia.com.aurmalcolm@ A NEW Fire Danger Rating System (FDRS) set to come into effect next week will simplify decisionmaking for households and provide a more accurate appraisal of conditions in the localThearea.refined four-tier system will replace the six-tier warning system previously visible along roadsides and online through the CFA website from September 1.
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New ratings of moderate, high, extreme and catastrophic fire danger are designed to create a clearer approach to managing fire danger and risk, with clear and concise instructions for each escalation, such as: Moderate - plan and prepare; High - be ready to act; Extreme - take action now to protect life and property; and Catastrophic - for your survival, leave bushfire risk areas.CFA state deputy chief officer Alen Slijepcevic said the new nation-wide system would unify key safety messaging and could provide a detailed synopsis of anticipated fire behaviour tailored to regions within a fire district.
CFA STATE DEPUTY CHIEF OFFICER ALEN SLIJEPCEVIC
Mr Slijepcevic said CFA officials would utilise a four indices system which would dictate a township’s fire danger rating, taking into account the probability of a fire staring, its potential behaviour, the chance of the fire being suppressed in specific conditions and then modelling potential damage a blaze could cause. He said climatological data accumulated during the upcoming fire season could be used to lead a review of existing fire weather districts ahead of the 2023/24 summer.“This year we are running with the existing fire weather districts but we’ll do the reanalysis of the climatological data sets and it’s likely to change so we might group things based more on local government areas (LGAs) that are more similar in their climatological data sets,” he said.
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“Agencies provide information on fuel hazards across the landscape and terrain and the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) inputs their modelling on what the weather will be like over the next one to seven days,” he said.“We went from the existing two fire danger models for forest and grassfires to eight across the state - but not all of them are applicable to “ThereVictoria.arealways differences based on the fuel type and the weather - if we’re in the Mallee, we will use the Mallee fire behaviour model, if we’re in the hinterlands we can use the hinterlands model.“The new national system is truly national, so as people move across the borders between the jurisdictions they will see the same signs with the same categories and hear the same messaging of what the actions the communities need to undertake are, and that will help quite significantly.”
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“As we develop the system it will become even more sophisticated - the public displays (of fire danger ratings) will not change but we will have a more about-fitotal-fire-bans-and-ratings/au/warnings-restrictions/visitaboutchangegoingbespectiveratedslandrathernatedseason,willgerthem-teersreasonablypropriatemakingthenifianotherEastcemberare380thehinddecision-makingsophisticatedenginebe-it.”Allexistingautomaticandmajorityofthestate’smanualfiredangersignssettobereplacedbyDe-1,withtheNorthanticipatedtorecordsummerfreeofsig-cantbushfirethreat.“Aswe’regoingthroughreplacementwe’llbesuretheyareinap-locationsanditissafeforvolun-tochangethosesignswe’llprogressivelyreplacebasedonthefiredan-periods,”MrSlijepcevicsaid.“HavingathirdLaNiñainarow,itislikelythatwehaveaverysimilarfirelikelytobedomi-bygrassandcropfiresthanforests.“TheNorthEastandGipp-forestsareprettysatu-whichfromthefireper-isagoodpositiontoin,especiallywhenwe’rethroughasignificantlikethisone.”Formoreinformationfiredangerratings,https://www.cfa.vic.gov.re-danger-ratings.
Having a third La Niña in a row, it is likely that we will have a very similar fire season, likely to be dominated by grass and crop fires rather than forests.
UPCOMING CHANGE: Fire danger rating boards are set to be replaced from September 1.
Finding ways to retain and recruit health workers should be the number one election issue in Victoria.
In addition, the report said many students required to perform work placements to complete their training were disrupted by lockdowns and other restrictions, potentially slowing their entrance to the workforce. It warned some of these people may not choose to complete their qualification.
This includes initial payments of between $9000-$50,000 to eligible Victorian schools, as well annual retention bonuses of $9000 paid to teachers at the conclusion of second, third and fourth years of employment.
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It said Victoria needs 65,000 new workers to join the health and community care sector between now and 2025 to meet demand and replace people retiring. This includes 6500 nurses. The plan also highlighted three factors likely to reduce the available workforce for health services. It said the number of workers leaving their jobs for a better one or for change is 45 per cent above pre-COVID-19 levels, and that COVID-19 related absenteeism is likely to continue for the next 12-18 months.
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IN a country with the highest rates of deadly skin cancers in the world, Father’s Day is a timely reminder for all Australians to look after their dads. Data from the 2022 Cancer Data Report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing (AIHW) in July this year shows that in 2022, Australian men are almost 50 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with extremely dangerous skin cancers compared to women. Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that men are just not proactive enough when it Should the Federal Government extend the national fuel excise past September?
Yes 9 No 0 Should penalties for family violence-related offences be more severe? THIS WEEK Should the Federal Government extend the national fuel excise past September? comes to prioritising their health. Many men only see their doctor about their skin when prompted by a female partner or relative so we really do need family members to think about Dad and his skin this Father’s Day. Men of a certain age often say it’s too late for them to start wearing a hat or sunscreen. In fact it’s never too late to start wearing a hat and it’s never too late for a skin check. In the leadup to September 3, we are encouraging all Australians to go to scanyourskin.org so they can understand the risk their dad has of developing skin cancer and where to go for help.’
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The report was distressing reading for anybody working in health care after a gruelling three years.
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THE Wangaratta Chronicle received a message on Facebook this week from a resident of 25 years who had to move out of her home because the rental provider decided to sell their house. She spent four months looking for another house to rent, but was unsuccessful and it forced her to relocate to another area.The woman had to leave her friends and startTheagain.story is getting all too common in Wangaratta, with rental prices well beyond the means of people living in a low socioeconomic, and share accommodation becoming the only option for many. For those from out of town looking for a rental - good luck. There has been a chronic lack of social or affordable accommodation in Wangaratta for some time and with delays to a proposed development due to a VCAT appeal, and issues with the approval of new housing due to the city’s sewerage capacity, it is only going to get worse before it gets better.Themost vulnerable in our community are really feeling the pinch and not only living from week to week, but from day to day.In today’s page one story Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy talks about new taxes, red tape and building supply delays which are affecting the housing shortage more. The new Federal Labor Government will deliver it’s budget on October 25, two monthsProblemsaway.faced by this community are not uncommon across the country but something needs to be done to dramatically address the problem this year before more people living below the poverty line start to lose their homes and livelihoods.
Desexing animals a responsible move I ASK when will all this sadness and crueltyPleaseend?get your cats and dogs desexed. An animal is for life, with all the costs that may come your way. If you are not prepared to get your animals desexed then perhaps you shouldn’t haveWhatthem.these volunteers at animal rescue shelters see everyday must be heartbreaking.They have to care for animals that irresponsible people don’t want anymore. Maree Parkinson, Wangaratta
ON behalf of the North East Ostomate Support Group, I would like to take this opportunity in expressing our sincere appreciation for the article that your paper inserted in the Wednesday edition of the Wangaratta Chronicle last week regarding our Ostomate Suppliers Day held on August 20 at the Masonic Hall in Wangaratta. As we are a not for profit volunteer run group we are especially grateful for your assistance and we especially wish to thank journalist Bailey Zimmermann for his cooperation and excellent work in preparing theThearticle.paper’s support and assistance is very much appreciated.
On Monday, the Victorian Government’s Skills Plan confirmed Victoria’s severe shortage of healthcare workers.
It comes after the Victorian Government said last week that it had recruited 8500 healthcare workers since the pandemic began - an average of 3000 per year. Given Victoria requires about 22,000 new health and community care workers per year over the next three years, the Victorian Government should consider a large-scale recruitment campaign to attract more workers to public health and community health services, similar to the Victorian Government’s Teach the Future campaign.
The latest hospital performance report shows we are experiencing unprecedented demand for care. On top of that, almost every public health service is struggling to manage workforce shortages.Whenhospitals don’t have enough staff available, they have to close beds - sometimes entire wards - and they have to delay procedures.Thisisdistressing for both the health workers and the patients.’
DREAMING WITH EYES OPEN: Imogen Johnston (8) donned her robes and had her wand at the ready at St Patrick’s Primary School Book Week celebrations on Wednesday. See more photos in Monday’s Wangaratta Chronicle.
The $41.7 million campaign seeks to address critical teacher shortages in hardto-staff geographic areas and specialist subjects with financial incentives.
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Tina Szarvas: How scary very luck Faecbook users also commented on the Wangaratta Showgrounds being snubbed from hosting Ovens and Murray Football Netball League finals this season, having hosted Grand Finals in 2018 and 2019.
Greg Brown @Browndog721 Up at Wangaratta we still open at 430 and go through till 10 on Tuesday and Friday gallop days and from May till November, Monday Wednesday and Thursday tracks open till 10 30 instead of 930, during summer we need to get everythingdone on grass tracks before 12 as it gets to hot Aussie Boxing Scribe @el_pollo_loco I went to Wangaratta from Bright last month to buy Maccas. Sorry, that’s all I’ve got.
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• Clem Simmo: So why are the T20 games not being played there? Facebook users also commented on the Gordon Sinclair Memorial Spring Feeder and Weaner sale in Wangaratta last week, which grossed $7.2m for an average price per head of $2065.
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TWITTER users this week tweeted about the upcoming Wangaratta Jazz and Blue Festival, spoke of working conditions on rural racing tracks amid calls to mandate later start times amid a staffing crisis, and told their most exciting recent travel story. Debby Myers @bymyers Wangaratta is on again this year, first time in 3 years. I think community bands participate too. Melbourne Cup weekend.
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WDSS music teacher Robyn York and art teacher Jodi Jordan are the co-creators of the production, which has been in the works for a couple of years but unable to make it to the stage until now due to COVID-19 restrictions.Jodisaid working on the elaborate costumes, which bring to life the ‘wild things’ of the book, became her pandemic lockdown project, offering a welcome creative outlet.
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INSET: I LIKE TO BE UNDER THE SEA: Wangaratta District Specialist School students Kaitlyn Cook (18) and Amelia Langfield (14) give their mermaid and rainbow fish costumes a test run. They will be part of the ‘Octopus’s Garden’ scene.
“At least 100 hours have gone into making them - and lots of watching YouTube videos,” she said.The production concept - the first the school has planned outside of end-of-year Christmas concerts - was hatched by its creators as they pondered how much it would offer the students.“The kids are always looking for creative things to do, and we both love the book, so we thought it would be a great idea,” Jodi said. “It helps show that these kids can do above and beyond what people box them into.” Robyn said she had enjoyed seeing the production take shape, especially as it moved closer to fruition, with a dedicated band of volunteers assisting behind the scenes and students eager to perform.
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By SIMONE KERWIN THE storyline of a beloved children’s picture book will be the focus of Wangaratta District Specialist School’s upcoming debutTheproduction.Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre will be the venue for ‘Where the Wild Things Are’, a wholeschool production based on the classic Maurice Sendak book of the same name, on September 14.Audiences will be invited to ‘sail off through night and day and in and out of weeks and almost over a year’ to where the wild things are, as students relate the story of a boy named Max and his attempts to find the place where he belongs.
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WILD THINGS UNMASKED: Shaneevah Jacobs (Douglas), Holly Sinclair (KW), Jordan Furlong (Bull), Lachie Sessions (Carol, who will be played in the production by Andrew Groves), and Oscar Campbell (Ira) with the spectacular costumes prepared by art teacher Jodi Jordan for the Wangaratta District Specialist School production of ‘Where the Wild Things Are’.
“The costumes have been sitting there waiting for us, as we’ve had to keep putting it off, but now we are almost there, and the kids are pumped.”
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Aiming to involve as many students as possible, and attract a wide community audience, the production will feature a signing choir during one of its songs.“We have a couple of musical numbers - ‘Octopus’s Garden’ and ‘Wild Things Rave’ - which will incorporate many of our kids,” Robyn said. Tickets to the 12 noon matinee show on Wednesday, September 14 are just $7, and can be secured by visiting www.wpacc. com.au
Applications for the mega grant will close on September 9 and will be awarded by the board at their annual general meeting in November. Groups are encouraged to get in touch with the Wangaratta Connected Community board if they want to know more info, and can apply through direct email to bbccwangaratta@ gmail.com.
“We’re putting power back into the hands of Victorian households - driving down energy costs and boosting supply, creating thousands of jobs and cutting solar installation costs for new builds by hundreds,” she said. This investment has already cut Victoria’s carbon emissions by 1.6 million tonnes - equivalent to the emissions produced by 500,000 cars each year - while supporting 5500 clean energy Householdjobs.solar is expected to generate 12.5 per cent of Victoria’s 40 per cent renewable energy target by 2025. This financial year, there are 64,000 government rebates available for solar PV systems.
NEW homes under construction will be eligible for the State Government’s Solar Homes program, which has already helped more than 195,000 households lower their energy bills. The changes will save homeowners up to $800 on installation costs by fitting panels as they wire the electricity to their new homes, as well as an average of $1073 each year in energy costs.The expansion paves the way for the increasing electrification of homes, while opening the program to tens of thousands of additional households each year - with around 40,000 new homes built in Victoria annually. Under the changes, eligible Victorians building homes will be able to apply for a rebate of $1400 as well as being able to access a $1400 interest free loan to install solar panels during construction.Ministerfor Solar Homes, Lily D’Ambrosio, said energy prices are putting pressure on households, and expanding Solar Homes to new builds will help tens of thousands of Victorians save thousands on electricity costs and help us cut emissions by 50 per cent by 2030.
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By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN COMMUNITY groups and associations within the Rural City of Wangaratta have the chance to apply for a $15,000 mega grant offered as a part of Bendigo Bank Connected Communities
New home builds can access solar rebate
“Essentially what we will do is put aside some money every three years in order to run the grant,” he said. “As a committee we’ve formulated the guidelines to match what we want to achieve under our mission and vision.”
Applicants must use a Solar Victoria authorised retailer and install a product included on the approved products list to qualify for the rebate.Forfurther information, including eligibility criteria, visit solar.vic.gov.au.
$15,000 up for grabs
Thefunding.grantwill be available to community projects looking to benefit the community and will be put under judgment by the Wangaratta Connected Community board of seven members.Chair of Business Wangaratta, David Fuller, said applicants will have the opportunity to present their grant applications to the board themselves.
UP FOR GRABS: Steve Johnson (left) from Bendigo Bank and president of the Wangaratta Hockey Club Daniel Warner with the $15,000 cheque up for grabs.
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“We would be looking to see what the benefit to the community is for their project,” he said.“If it’s an infrastructure project we’re looking to see how many people will use it and what ongoing benefit will there be.“If it’s an event, how many people will they be expecting and what kind of tourism will it generate?”Thiswill be the first year the large grant will be available for communities in Wangaratta, and it will be available once every three years. Mr Fuller said the grant grew from a conversation from one of the board members, Paul McInerny, who saw a gap in grant giving for bigger picture infrastructure type projects where a group might need a leg up in conjunction with some other sourced funding.
Mr Fuller said the Wangaratta Connected Community board will continue its $2000 donations of grant giving while the mega grant applications are being“We’llreceived.always keep up with the monthly grant which just keeps us up to date with smaller groups and enables some more instant sort of projects,” he said.
THE naming rights battle over Prosecco, which has been the proverbial “golden goose” sparkling wine for the King Valley region for the past decade, continues to be waged on the world stage. In the latest development, New Zealand will now recognise Prosecco as a protected geographical indicator as part of its new free trade agreement with the EuropeanTheUnion.Kiwis will phase out the use of the term for New Zealand-made or imported wines from anywhere outside the Italian region as part of the agreement, expected to come into effect five years after it is finalised.It’sthesecond win for the Consorzio di Tutela Prosecco DOC in a year, having also secured the trademark protection with China late last year. It continues a long standing debate over whether or not Prosecco is the name of a grape variety, a term which was used until producers in Italy’s Veneto and Friuli regions decided to change the name of the Prosecco grape to Glera in 2009, just as popularity of the variety surged. It was only then Italian producers declared Prosecco was a Denominazione di Origine Controllata (or a defined production zone).
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King Valley producers account for around half Australia’s production of WProsecco.inesofthe King Valley president Dean CleaveSmith said while New Zealand’s decision on the matter was disappointing, he believes the impact on Prosecco in Australia will be small. He said while federal bodies are in further conversation with the New Zealand government about their decision, effectively 99 per cent of King Valley’s Prosecco sales are in Australia.
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“The market in Australia continues to be exponential and most of the producers continue to struggle to supply demand from the domestic market, let alone export, so the impact on the King Valley is very small,” he said.
“That’s where the benefits are... it’s also where the visitor economy growth is coming from.” Mr Cleave-Smith said there had been no discussions among producers in the region about potentially changing the name of theHeproduct.saidin terms of Australia’s negotiation of a free trade agreement with the EU, there were multiple conversations to be had about Prosecco, including the right to use it as a grape variety, the right to use the name domestically and the right to use it in an export market.
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“We remain excited about the opportunity Prosecco continues to present so whilst we’re seeing a lot of discussion and conversation in the media about free trade agreements, the opportunities and the growth in Australia are enormous.
“Our focus remains very much around the fact there is a huge body of evidence saying Prosecco is a grape variety,” he said. “There was a slight of hand on behalf of the Italians to try and rename it, but we remain very committed to our central argument and confident we will continue to be able to use it in a domestic market.”MrCleave-Smith said local producers had experienced a great vintage this year, with quality high and production volumes up in both red and white varieties. He said ongoing public and private sector investment in the region, in projects like the Prosecco Road Revitalisation Project which would improve the visitor experience in the King Valley, was very positive and welcome, particularly following the years of bushfires and COVID lockdown.
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Mr Carroll said decisions would need to be made on how they continue to market the brand in New Zealand, before it takes effect.Buthe said with the strength of the Brown Brothers brand there - particularly across its sparkling varieties - he was confident they would come up with a solution which would ensure the same product already enjoyed on the ground could be marketed in the future.“Italso potentially opens up opportunities for us to pursue other markets more aggressively overseas that we’ve stayed out of to this point while it is being debated,” he said. Mr Carroll said about 15 per cent of all the Prosecco produced by BFWG currently goes to New Zealand.Hesaid the domestic market also remained incredibly strong for Prosecco, the total Australian market having grown from around $60m in 2018 to around $200m today. “As a leader (in the market) we are enjoying it, but we are also working hard to continue to invest and build in the category,” heMrsaid.Carroll said while lobbying with the Australian Federal Government during trade negotiations on the Prosecco naming issue continues through industry group Australian Grape and Wine, BFWG is continuing to ensure the newly elected government understands the story.Hesaid with so many local businesses having invested a significant amount of time and money into growing and marketing Prosecco brands over the last decade - to have it at risk based on a negotiation point was concerning - and it required the assistance of people like Member for Indi Helen Haines to help make a strong case at a federal level.
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THE decision by New Zealand to give in to Italy’s demands to classify Prosecco as a geographic indicator under its free trade agreement with the European Union will be keenly felt by Browns Family Wine Group (BFWG). CEO Dean Carroll said they had been confident New Zealand felt as strongly as Australia on retaining the right to use Prosecco as the name of the grape variety, but he speculated it may be the fact New Zealand doesn’t have a Prosecco industry which swayed their government’s position on it. He said while it might take six or seven years before it directly impacts export of the popular bubbly from Australia to New Zealand, strategies would be put in place to deal with it.
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“Prosecco to New Zealand in the year ended June 2022, is valued at roughly $3.5 million.”
Clarification sought on NZ position: ‘Blow’ to producers
Carroll said
AUSTRALIAN Grape and Wine’s director of strategy and international affairs, Damien Griffante, said this week the announcement that only Italian Prosecco from the Prosecco region will be able to be sold under that name in New Zealand was a blow to Australian producers.
“We are disappointed in the decision as reported and are seeking clarification of the impacts from the New Zealand government,” he said. “The New Zealand government FTA decision on Prosecco does not alter Australia’s position in our own negotiations, to continue to strongly protect the legitimate rights of Australian producers to grow, produce and sell wines made from the Prosecco grape variety.
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New Zealand is believed to be the destination for 85 per cent of Australia’s exported Prosecco.
PROSECCO: THE GRAPE DEBATE
“It’s very concerning they would make a decision like that, based on the reason we have long argued - that Prosecco is a grape variety and has always been recognised that way,” he said. “While we were reasonably comfortable, now it feels like at the negotiating table, one of those bargaining chips has been handed over.”
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STRATEGY REQUIRED: Browns Family Wine Group (BFWG) CEO
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decisions would need to be made on how they market the brand in New Zealand in the future, it may also open up new opportunities.
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A map of known swooping hotspots has been released in recent years, allowing residents to report incidents and advise others of areas to avoid. At least one swooping incident has already been recorded in Wangaratta this season, near North Wangaratta recreation reserve earlier this month. If travelling through a swooping hotspot, residents are urged to move quickly without running, and cover the head with a hat, helmet or umbrella.Itisillegal to harass or harm native birds and other native wildlife without authorisation. To file a swooping report, visit swooping-birds.gov.au/managing-wildlife/https://www.wildlife.vic.
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WHEN you are looking for your next pet, make an application with the Wangaratta RSPCA via their website at rspcavic.org/.TheWangaratta RSPCA animal adoption source code is BR100934 and animal microchip numbers are below.
GUITAR STAR: Keith Purrban is looking for someone who enjoys quiet time and togetherness. His hobbies include eating, sleeping and smooching and he wouldn’t mind sharing his new home with another feline. Keith Purrban’s microchip number is 956000013251933.
WANGARATTA RSPCA MAGPIE SEASON: Native birds such as the magpie are expected to commence swooping in the coming weeks, as they enter their breeding season.
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LOCAL residents are being urged to plan routes around known swooping hotspots, as native territorial birds approach their breeding season in the coming weeks. According to Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) senior wildlife projects officer Therese Davis, 10 per cent of native birds such as magpies and masked lapwings would often swoop humans and animals during a six to eight week period before their young left the nest.“Swooping can catch us by surprise, but it is normal behaviour for some territorial birds,” she “Swoopingsaid.is basically a scare tactic to warn people and animals not to come near their nesting young - birds may swoop people or animals, so be mindful of your dogs too. “However, not all birds swoop to protect their eggs and young during the breeding season, so don’t be concerned simply because there are magpies or other common swooping birds in the area.”
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Caution: Magpies are set to swoop
TINY, HARD TO SPOT: The Sloane’sendangeredFroglet.
PHOTO: Chris Tzaros (Birds Bush and Beyond)
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By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS AS we edge towards the start of spring, the days and particularly nights are becoming noticeably warmer, yet the flowing creeks and rivers and flooded paddocks remind us of the cool and wet winter we have justThisexperienced.isaninteresting period in nature with many birds beginning to build nests, animals such as possums and gliders give birth to young and of course who could possibly ignore the wonderful chorus of frogs that resonate from our waterways and marshy areas. Among the dozen or so species of frogs that occur here in the North East, one tiny speciesthe Sloane’s Froglet - is seldom encountered because of its shy behaviour and increasing rarity. Sloane’s Froglets are the smallest species of frog in our region, measuring 16-18mm, around the size of a five cent coin.Their general body colour is a consistent light grey-olivebrown with darker khaki or brown blotches over their back and hind limbs, and two darker boomerang-shaped ridges over theirOccasionallyshoulders.they have small orange-capped warts sparsely scattered over their back. They can be similar in appearance to the related Common and Plains Froglets, both of which occur much more commonly throughout the region and sometimes even in the same thepreferofdrawn-outCommon‘crick-crick-crick-crick’rapidlylastirregularaboutiscallingidentificationtheCommonspecies,isinSloane’sdarkerareTypically,waterbody.thesespeciesmorepatternedandwithmarkingsthantheFroglet,butvariationcolour,patternandtextureafeatureofthesefrogletparticularlytheFroglet,andbyfarmostreliablemethodofistheircallandbehaviour.ThecalloftheSloane’sFrogletasingle,short‘eep’,repeatedonceeverysecondinboutsthatneverreallyformorethanafewseconds.ThiscomparestothemorerepeatedratchetcalloftheFroglet,andthelongersquelching‘eeeeek’thePlainsFroglet.Also,Sloane’sFrogletstocallwhilstfloatingonwater’ssurfaceamongst emergent vegetation, whereas the Common and Plains Froglets usually call from the edge of the wetland.Malestypically give their advertising calls between the months of June-August, mostly at night but also at times during theFormerlyday. occurring over a broad part of North East and North Central Victoria, and adjacent areas of southern New South Wales, the range of the Sloane’s Froglet has contracted extensively over the past 20 years.The prolonged dry conditions of the millennium drought had a significant impact to the species’ population and despite recent wetter years and the rejuvenation of many wetland areas, the population of the Sloane’s Froglet has failed to recover, and the species appears to have disappeared from many parts of its former range. As such, it has recently been listed as endangered at the nationalSloane’slevel.Froglets inhabit temporary and permanent waterbodies, favouring lowlying damp areas such as roadside ditches, depressions in open woodlands and paddocks and edges of farm dams where there is low marshy vegetation. The main populations are now centered around the Corowa, Rutherglen and Albury areas, but there are several locations around Wangaratta that continue to support localised populations.Overthepast week or so, several have been heard calling from marshy depressions in the Killawarra and Waldara areas, and the Wangaratta Common Nature Reserve is also a good location to see and hear this species.
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Unheard stories have loud impact locally
PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
INCLUSIVE SMILES: Organisers of the Unheard Stories film festival event at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre last week were (from left) Linda Pettinella - Auslan interpreter, Dr Jessica Vitkovic - Soundfair, Tracey McGeehan - disability support worker at Northeast Health Wangaratta, Stephanie Lannan - audiologist with Hearing Australia, and Ash Wheeler - clinical audiologist and owner of North East Ear Care.
By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN
DIVERSITY and inclusion was celebrated at Soundfair’s Unheard Stories film festival last week at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre. There was 65 people in attendance to watch four short films which described first hand experiences of individual life stories of the stigmas and difficulties on living with a hearing condition.
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A Q&A session facilitated by local audiologist Ash Wheeler followed the films with three panellists - Tracey McGeehan from Northeast Health Wangaratta, Stephanie Lannan from Hearing Australia and Dr Jessica Vitkovic from goodtalkinghearingeducationinclusion,rattaNortheastSoundfair.HealthWanga-managerofdiversityofJessWiddop,saidofthedifferentconditionswasabigpointfromthenight.“Therewassomereallypointsabouttalking
“Sharing lived experiences is powerful, heartfelt, raw, and usually works in helping people to remember what they just saw,” she said. Ms Widdop said it was impactful to see the films offer the audience a perspective of the experiences of people with hearing
Ms McGeehan appeared in one of the films, ‘Amplify This!’, which explored the issues of identity, access and belonging for people who are deaf and people who have hearing loss.
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about people’s disability and that lots of people don’t see it as a disability, so instead of calling people hearing impaired, they’re hearing conditions,” she “Languagesaid.like that helps change the stigma and perception around disability. “There was a lot of discussions about how we need to change the mindset of people to make sure we’re looking at people’s abilities and not as a disability.”
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Artworks capture seasonal landscapes in soft pastels
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND
AN exhibition of beautiful pastel artworks by Jennifer Paull which capture seasonal colours and the character of rural life has opened at the Art Gallery on Ovens.Thecollection of more than 20 works were created over the last 12 months and are inspired by scenes around the artist’s home and the countryside in North EastJenniferVictoria.said while she started as an oil painter, over the last 15 years she’s been drawn to pastels.Shesaid the plan for this exhibition was to concentrate on man-made remnant structures which can be found in the local landscape, but it began to take move in a different direction.
“I like the immediacy of pastels, the vibrancy of the colours and the way they can be applied, particularly on sanded paper,” she said.
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Heliocentric by Cameron Robbins AN exhibition called “Heliocentric - Recent works by Cameron Robbins” is open at the Wangaratta Art Gallery. It features a new installation Helio Ephemera, created by the Australian contemporary artist, which was commissioned by the gallery, alongside recent works which continue Robbins’ exploration of the dynamic energies provided by the sun, moon, wind, water and the earth’s magnetic field. There are large and small drawings from solar devices in the artist’s studio created over the long months of lockdowns, and light drawings made within the landscape under the night sky.See them at the Wangaratta Art Gallery until October 30. Spark exhibitionKids
AN exhibition of new work from local aboriginal artist Chris Thorne is now on display in the foyer of the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre. The collection expresses his personal journey connecting to his culture, celebrating traditional stories in a contemporary world mixed with his own view of what he has heard and learnt. Wisdom of the Past: Chris Thorne will be on display until September 21.
Songs of Lennon and McCartney ENJOY a magical, intimate and acoustic portrayal of the songs that changed the world when Damien Leith and Darren Coggan present Two Of Us - The Songs Of Lennon & McCartney at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre tonight. The acclaimed performers pay tribute to the masterful songwriters whose music is will outlive us all, in a concert celebrating key pieces from their massive body of work. An entertaining show for all ages, tickets are available now by visiting www.wpacc.com.au with the show starting at 8pm.
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“There are depictions of buildings from yesteryear - rusty locks and shearing sheds - but then also broader rural themes in the form of still life, landscapes and portraitsincluding The Ringer - a portrait of my Familiarneighbour.”scenes come to life from Jennifer’s property at Baddaginnie and in the wider Benalla region, as well as Yea andThereCastlemaine.aresheep wandering towards the shearing shed in the autumn light, captivating landscapes and sculptural trees, as well as a shearer in action, bending over a renegade sheep. The exhibition is open today and will run until September 5, with an official opening to be held tomorrow from 2pm until 4pm. Meet Jennifer and see her exhibition at the Art Gallery on Ovens in the laneway off Murphy Street on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am until 4pm and on Sunday from 10am until 2pm with entry free and all welcome.
PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
Stutt’fest at Winton ALL things Porsche will be celebrated at the Stutt’fest motor festival at Winton Raceway thisRunningweekend.over three days the event is for all those who share a passion for the brand, be they experienced racers, daily drivers or advocates of the marque. The on-track activities will cater for all levels of experience while off-track there will be a concourse, show’n shine, fine food, entertainment, various displays as well as road tours into the Victorian High Country region.
AN exhibition of artworks made by local students in the King Valley cluster who have been working in partnership with artists and the Wangaratta Art Gallery is open in Gallery 2. This creative learning program was delivered over a six month period and the resulting exhibition includes drawing machines, solarography prints, wind drawings, video and sculptural works. The exhibition will run until September 11.
Farmers market in Benalla SHOP for local produce and enjoy family entertainment at the Benalla Farmers Market tomorrow from 8am until 1pm. Held beside Lake Benalla on the fourth Saturday of each month there are wide range of stalls to browse, refreshments available and live music.
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THE Mount Beauty Hospital Op Shop has made a donation of $73,900 to Alpine Health Mount Beauty for the purchase of a state-of-the-art digital radiography centres.specialistsdigitallyprocessedX-raysmanagementSystemKonicaHealthAccordingsystem.toanAlpinespokesperson,theAeroDigitalReaderwillmodernisetheofpatientastheycannowbeandmanagedandreferredtoorregionalThenewsystemwill allow patients to continue to have their X-rays taken closer to home, cutting down on travel time as well as reducing the pressure placed on ambulances being used for patient transfers and the emergency department at Albury Wodonga Health. Alpine Health chief executive officer Nick Shaw said the substantial donations will allow the hospital to upgrade its technology and improve our service delivery for the local community.
MFNC vice president John Pryor agreed that without drainage works the club was likely to host less matches next year, especially since 2023 is predicted to be another wet winter.
Mt Beauty Hospital Op Shop volunteers (from left) Margaret Ranten, Lynda Barter, Jan Driver and Margaret Mills with Dr Jeffrey Robinson of the Mount Beauty Medical Centre, health services manager Leanne Kilpatrick and acting nurse unit manager Kerri Hore with the $73,900 donation.
By BRODIE EVERIST MEMBERS of Myrtleford’s sporting community are quickly searching for answers to solve McNamara Reserve’s drainage woes, amid concerns over the financial impact on the local football netball club. Bob McNamara, president of the McNamara Reserve Committee, said representatives of the Myrtleford Football Netball Club (MFNC), the Oven’s and Murray League, and the reserve committee had met with Alpine Shire Council last week to discuss the reserve. He said council had committed to developing a report to assess the extent of drainage work needed to stop the playing surface turning into a quagmire.“Wealready have a good idea of what’s needed, we just need it verified,” he said. At the time of reporting, Mr McNamara was planning a press conference to be held on Tuesday to further spread news about the reserve’s drainage issues. “We’ve got to keep the ball rolling - keep it at the top of the priority list,” he said. Mr McNamara said it was unlikely the work would start this year, due to the need for around $500,000 in funding, the logistics of contracting the work and relocating the Oven’s United Cricket Club, who are co-tenants of the ground.“We’d have to start in September or October to give the ground enough time to set the surface,” he said. Instead he suggested the work would likely start next year after the 2023 football season.Ovens Valley MP, Tim McCurdy, said he was concerned there may not be another round of grants before the state election in November, leaving McNamara Reserve without the necessary drainage works to keep matches at the pitch. He suggested the work needs to be started soon in order to prevent a financial blow to the MFNC. “You need to do it in the summer - that’s a tight window,” he said. “They can’t afford to lose more games.” Mr McCurdy said he was to meet with the Alpine Shire Council on Tuesday and planned to discuss the reserve with them. He also spoke in Parliament last week, calling on Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence to consider providing financial support to assist the MFNC with drainage and better soil at the McNamara Reserve.
Mt Beauty Hospital Op Shop president Lynn Blandford said the group was “extremely proud” to be able to support Alpine Health. “We think it’s so important for them to be able to provide quality medical services and equipment, not just for benefit of residents, but for the numerous visitors we have as well,” she said. “Since we’ve been opened from May, 2014 our takings have been in excess of $400,000 which we feel is a great effort.”
Mt Beauty Hospital Op Shop donation of $73,900 helps boost X-ray capabilities
“That could have kind of all sorts of ramifications, including financial ramifications,” he said. Mr Pryor said the club relied on ticket sales and hospitality sales to keep the club running, and the regular games were an important social“Theevent.money that we make through the gate and our hospitality sales, including after the game, assists in paying the weekly fees to the Oven’s and Murray to cover umpires and footballs and everything else,” he said. “Every home game, before we even talk about player payments, we’re talking close to $5000 per home game in order to put all our netball and football teams on the ground.”
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“It’s the shire’s commitment to maintaining the event,” he said, but he also emphasised the need for good traffic management because of the popularity of the run.
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By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE HOPS Products Australia (HPA) has bought to former Tobacco Cooperative of Victoria (TCV) property in Myrtleford and will transform it into a state-of-the-art pellet plant, packaging line and cold storage facility as part of a $20 million project.
The additional capacity will allow HPA to process its increasing volume of hops in a timely fashion, ensuring it produces consistently high-quality hop pellets so its brewing customers can make consistently high-quality beers. The new facility will support the centralisation of pelleting and packaging hops from HPA’s Victorian and Tasmanian growing regions which will total 900 hectares or an estimated 2400 metric tonnes by 2024. The new facility will handle every hop bale pressed from crop 2024 onwards, producing in excess of 50 tonnes of pellets per day. In addition to a fully refrigerated pelleting and packaging line, the site will become the administrative headquarters for HPA’s Victorian operation, including laboratory facilities and significant cold storage for both bales and finished goods. It will also be used as a training hub to develop the skills of HPA’s existing and future workforce.
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By BRODIE EVERIST PLANNING is well on track for Bright’s Iconic Rod Run to make a triumphant return to the town on November 4 to 6, after having been cancelled for the past two years due to COVID-19 restrictions. Event co-ordinator Mike Dealy said despite being a “bit rusty” after a couple of years off , there were already good entries and “all the components are falling into place\”.Hundreds of hot rods from across the country and thousands of spectators flock to Bright for the event. The Bright Rod and Kustom Club recently received a $32,500 grant from the Alpine Shire Council for the event, initially allocated for 2020, but held over when both the 2020 and 2021 runs didn’t go ahead.MrDealy, who is also treasurer of the club, said the grant was mainly for traffic management and waste, and is a standard commitment by the council for major events.
SOLD: The Tobacco Cooperative of Victoria property in Myrtleford has been purchased by Hops Products Australia.
HPA’s managing director, Tim Lord, said the company has had its eye on the property for “quite some time”. “Fortunately, the timing was right when it was offered for sale,” he said. “We’re thrilled to announce we’re continuing the expansion of our Victorian operation, which simply wouldn’t be possible without the support of our brewing customers and the local Myrtlefordcommunity.”Chamber of Commerce president Jim van Geet said it was “fantastic news” for the local economy.“It’sagreat property and it’s been sitting vacant for so long despite some attempts made to use it before so it’s good to see it’s now going to be utilised by HPA. “It will be great for the community of Myrtleford and will hopefully provide some more local employment.”Thenewpellet plant is scheduled to be operational by March 2024, with the first pellets produced by the facility available in May 2024. All signs point to runreturntriumphantofrodtoBright
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The project will include the purchase of brand-new pelleting and packaging equipment that effectively doubles HPA’s current processing capacity.
The company said the development is a “necessary requirement” following its $50 million investment in acreage expansion over the past eight years.
HPA said the site - containing four separate buildings totalling more than 22,000 square metres - is to be a fully operational pellet plant by 2024.
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“Across Yackandandah, we are seeing a dramatic rethink in the way we source and use energy,” he said. “By shifting to smart renewables, we can both dramatically cut costs and address the growing threat of climate change, and this project is a fine example of how diverse entities can work cooperatively to achieve awesome leaps forward.”
Airshow to land at this year’s Benalla Festival
READY FOR TAKEOFF: Benalla Festival chair Cr Don Firth (from left) with mayor Bernie Hearn and Gliding Club of Victoria’s Bruce Cowan, look forward to the launch of the Benalla Airshow on November 5.
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THE inaugural Mt Beauty Writers Festival will be held on October 14 and 15. Day one will be a free day for kids - from kinder to year nine - at the Mt Beauty Community Centre, with award winning authors James Phelan, Amelia Mellor and Carly Nugent. Day two will be held at the West Peak Hotel function room from 9am and feature crime/thriller authors James Phelan, Lee Christine and Chris Hammer.Afterlunch the featured authors will be celebrity chef Christine Manfield, then a memoir from Peter Coleman and Matt Fowles on friendship andAtwine.3pm artist Ross Watson will speak on his journey with art, that now sees his works selling for around the $100,000 mark - among his collectors are Ian McKellen, Elton John, Stephen Fry and Justice MichaelProlificKirby.writer Roland Perry will talk about the memoir ‘Bradman vs Bodyline’. Roland will be joined on stage by award winning actor Gary Sweet, who played Bradman in the series.
Benalla Airshow event facilitator, Gliding Club of Victoria's Bruce Cowan, said the event will be a celebration of the club’s long history in the“Asregion.2022 marks the 70th anniversary of the Gliding Club of Victoria being located in Benalla, it seems fitting to bring an airshow to the city and it makes perfect sense to tie this in with the return of the Benalla Festival,” he said. The Benalla Festival advisory committee has embraced the event which will be one of a number in the 2022 program. It promises to be an exciting show for Benalla with 7000 to 8000 visitors expected to attend. For more information or tickets visit www.benallaairshow.com.au.
REGIONAL NEWS Yack’s all new electric avenue YACKANDANDAH will take a step towards a bright new era for clean transport this weekend, with the township set to unveil its own electric vehicle (EV) charger along HighTheStreet.Tritium 50kW DC public electric vehicle charger is set to occupy a parking space near the town’s Star Hotel, and was jointly funded by the State Government, and YCDCo social enterprise, and overseen by Indigo Shire Council, Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY) and Indigo Power. The community was one of 32 recipients of the Victorian Government's Destination Charging Across Victoria program, which aims to install 141 EV fast-charge stations across the state by next July.
“Our festival is a community occasion that celebrates and embraces all that is great about our region and we are excited to work with the Gliding Club of Victoria to bring an airshow to our community,” she said.
TRY chairman Matthew Charles-Jones said the new charger, set to be officially unveiled at 2pm on Sunday, was another illustration of the remarkable energy transformation underway in Yackandandah.
THE skies over Benalla Airport will buzz with activity during this year’s Benalla Festival in November as it prepares to host its first ever airshow. Benalla Rural City Council is working with the Gliding Club of Victoria to deliver the event, which will be held on the first weekend of the Benalla Festival, on Saturday, November 5 from 9am to Mayor4pm.Bernie Hearn said the Gliding Club of Victoria has chosen the Benalla Festival as a perfect platform to hold the historic event.
The Writers Festival is a a not-for-profit event, auspiced by the Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts group.
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With a restaurant area of 298m2 and seating capacity of 40, the venue is fully licensed with a selection of local wines on hand to enjoy with lunch, or as an afternoon treat with family and friends in the fresh air of the open courtyard. The current owners have developed and enjoy an idyllic, multi-generation family lifestyle of work and recreational activities, and have structured the business to suit. The Oven has quickly become a centrepiece in the local community for their unique culinary offerings and hospitality.
TOLPUDDLE Tarrawingee is the ultimate in Home/Farm innovation top end production. Goats cheese! No Kidding excuse the pun. Circa 1856 Red Brick home 3 bedrooms and modern bathroom. Hallway, ornate features, verandah, cellar and wood heating. Then the converted stables into modern cellar door experience with all the set up, start up ideas markets and production pieces already in place and functioning.
The Oven, in the vibrant King Valley NESTLED in the idyllic North East Victorian township of Cheshunt in the highly regarded King Valley, The Oven @ Cheshunt has been delivering a unique culinary experience to local and tourist trades for the last three years. The offering stems from a passionate and dedicated focus on home-grown, seasonal produce delivered across a range of stone-ground flour sourdough breads, pastries, pies, soups and pizza, just to name a few of the successful venue’s menu items. The centrepiece at the heart of their menu offerings is the very exclusive Alan Scott designed 2m x 1.5m wood fired oven which gives the venue its unique position within the region.
A unique opportunity exists for a family, partnership or entrepreneur to purchase this special piece of the King Valley and capitalise on the highly visited, luxurious charm of the King Valley Prosecco Road. As the new owners you could choose to continue to run the existing established operations with a focus on lifestyle, or use the strong foundation and commanding location to grow the business to achieve maximised earning potential. What could be more ideal than living and working in such a picturesque location?Now presenting itself as a fabulous opportunity and solid investment, we welcome you to contact us to arrange an inspection today.
The sale of the business as a going concern means that all you will need to add is your enthusiasm, and you can pick up right where the current owners leave off.
Located on a generous 1639m2 parcel of land, this commercial opportunity includes plenty of added value with a two megalitre domestic water licence from the King River, plus a further two megalitre allocation, three water tanks (2x5000Gal, 1x2000Gal), 30kW 3-Phase Solar System and 2x electric vehicle charging stations.
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When current owners Donovan and Melissa decided to have the tree change they selected a prime location on many fronts. The Milawa Gourmet region is called so because of great climate, seasonal rainfall , soil types and not to metion the four seasons the North east is known for give you the best of production, comfort and visual spleandour.Centralto Wangaratta for transport, schools, Hospitals and shopping and then the Beechworth, Bright, Benalla triangle that is the opening to the King and Ovens Valleys for boutique and commercial Wineries, Restaurants, Local Beers and Beef production not to mention the tourism that Bush walking or just relaxing the best balance of which matches anywhere in the World. Seriously. So the farm has the House, Soils, location and Goat herd. The Tolpuddle business has the production chain, processes, licences, cellar door and direct client base to continue as is or grow to your own planning model. As custodians of the land Melissa and Donovan have planted trees, fenced, embraced Landcare models and set it up to continue as a sustainable viable Rural enterprise for a long future. Enough said. It’s here and ready. Herd and all. For Sale as walk in, Walk out. Property, Business and Chattels. So appealing, even Sour Dough as accompaniment for your home produced curd, chevre, and soft marinated cheeses, served on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Cellar Door with locally picked and made Wines …. Wow Call today and talk to Joe about the next level. No more dreaming, let’s do it! “This is not a practice run” Siperki
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THE new Nissan Z has arrived in Australia, ushering in a new dawn of twinturbocharged performance for one of the world’s most iconic automotive nameplates.To celebrate, Nissan arranged a family reunion for its newest performance car the limited-edition Nissan Z Proto Spec in Sydney.
■ IN AUSTRALIA: The new Nissan Z has an obvious likeness to the Datsun 240Z of 1969.
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The Wangaratta Baseball Softball Sports Club is hoping to seek interest for players to revive softball over daylight savings hours. hope to get enough girls to either start with juniors and build-up to seniors or to start with teams to join the Albury Association and build from there. invite ALL those who are interested to attend an information session to be held at the Baseball Softball Sports Clubrooms, Targoora Park, Murdoch Road, Wangaratta.
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Full $58,552Time+ super Council is seeking a motivated Waste Services Operator to provide quality waste management within Council’s Waste Management unit. This will require great customer service skills while working at Council transfer stations, Landfi ll & Organics facilities, collecting councils kerbside bins for the rural and urban residences and businesses, and assisting with other duties within the waste team. You will need to hold a heavy rigid driver licence and preferably have experience in the operation of side loading waste compaction vehicles. However, competent truck drivers without this experience will be considered. We offer an inclusive, friendly, fl exible, supportive and safe work environment. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. For further enquiries: Allan Ely, Waste Team Leader on 0419 306 912. The successful applicant will be required to provide a copy of their Covid-19 Vaccination Certifi cate prior to commencement. Applications for this position close 3pm Monday 5 September 2022. For further information: vic.gov.au/about-council/careerswww.wangaratta. or phone 03 5722 0888 NURSING Private Nursing Home currently has vacancies for DIVISION 1 AND Care experience A variety of available. to (03) 5723 0101
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to apply. We are committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Closing Date for Applications: 4.00 pm Sunday 4 September 2022 StMaryoftheAngelscommunitypromotesthesafety,wellbeingandinclusionofallchildren. 2023 TEACHING POSITIONS educators with the ability to teach in the following areas: Criteria Royal Freemasons Benalla - Aged Care Home Employees at Royal Freemasons appreciate the great benefits of tax-free salary packaging, free training courses, and flexible fortnightly rosters so you can enjoy a work-life balance. We are currently offering permanent and casual vacancies in the following roles • Hospitality Assistant (Dining & Kitchen) • Enrolled Nurse (EEN) • Registered Nurse (Division 1) • Personal Care Assistant (PCA) • Resident Support Assistant We offer the following • FREE Traineeships (Certificate III Individual Support (Aged Care) • FREE Online accredited training and courses to upskill • FREE Vaccine programs to all staff and exceptional OHS standards • Encourage people unskilled or returning to the workforce to apply • Encourage school students that are seeking income while studying • Generous tax-free salary packaging which increases your income • Industry placement and employment for Nursing and Healthcare students • Leading not-for-profit organisation where you are truly valued • New established home in Benalla with Café, parking and safe modern equipment To apply for these roles please go to our careers page on our website www.royalfreemasons.org.au or email recruitment@royalfreemasons.org.au or drop in and see us 107 Thomas Street, Benalla, we look forward to hearing from you soon. We are also seeking Volunteers that might be interested in supporting residents for a few hours with lifestyle activities such as painting, trivia, bus outings, reading and music therapy. ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL DIOCESEBENALLAOFSANDHURST 2 x Full Time Classroom Teachers 1 x Full Time Fixed Term 1x Full Time Ongoing www.sjbenalla.catholic.edu.au JOBS AT INDIGO Manager Planning & StatutoryServices • Yackandandah Location • Full time • Circa $135,000, per annum incl. super & vehicle Applicationsallowanceclose4pm Friday, 2 September 2022 Visit www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/jobs to download the position recruitment kits and to view instructions on how to Phone:www.indigoshire.vic.gov.auapply.1300365003 Require a fully qualified BOILER MAKER/FABRICATOR. Work is varied and interesting and hours can be flexible. Assembly of machinery may also be required. An agricultural back ground would be advantageous but not necessary. Above award wages will be paid to the right candidate. Please call Garth 0408 512 857. Stuart Clark and The Workshop Mansfield are seeking a FULLY QUALIFIED MECHANIC to join our growing team. We can offer a diverse range of work with the opportunity to upskill, alongside a competitive salary. Please contact Stuart directly for more information. All applications will remain confidential. Please call 5779 1001 or service@theworkshopmansfield.emailcom.au ELECTRICALCOUNTERWHOLESALESALES Australian owned and leading national electrical wholesaler. With branches across the nation, the company promotes growth within the business. Join a supportive, friendly team who mentor staff and learn from the best to expand your career as the company continues to grow. We are currently seeking experienced staff to join our team in Wangaratta. If you feel you meet the criteria above, please apply to Daniel Saunders recruitment@middys.com.au with your resume. A Part
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Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd (CES Ltd) is seeking a Deputy Principal — Learning and Teaching Leader for St Joseph’s Primary School in Benalla.
Supporting the Principal in both strategic and operational leadership of the school you will have direct responsibility in Learning and Teaching, Behaviour Management, Organisational Management, including Occupational Health and Safety. You will have : Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School and Accreditation to Lead in a Catholic School
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Please email your resume and application addressing the key selection criteria within the position description to principal@sjbenalla.catholic.edu.au Catholic SandhurstEducationLimitedDioceseofSandhurst CES Ltd embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse
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MURPHY, Shannon (Spud). The family of Shannon (Spud) Murphy are deeply saddened to announce his passing on August 22, 2022. Aged 45 years. Shannon, the funniest man in Australia, was dearly loved by his family, he will be sadly missed by many. We are all so lucky to have had him in our lives. Dearly loved and loving husband of Sarah. Devoted father of Maisie and Mitch. Finally at rest. For funeral arrangements, please see later paper.
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Late of Wangaratta and formerly of Thoona. Devoted husband of Norma for 55 years. Loving father and father-in-law to Ash and Yvonne, Scott (dec), Robert and Jenny, Cameron and Erin. Grandad to Olivia, Anna, Nick, Nykyra, Kyedyn, Ruby, Lachie, Fraser, Molly, Pippa, Elise, Jamie, and Gus. The tide of life ebbs and flows, But the gates of memory never close. For funeral arrangements, please see later paper.
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Take our million tear drops and wrap them up in love, Then ask the wind to carry them, to Mum in Heaven above. ~ All our love Michele, Gordon, Bethany and Campbell.Rohan BANFORD (Jones), Thelma May. In loving memory of my much loved sister, who passed away in Geelong on August 17, 2022. Dearly loved daughter of George (dec) and Ruby (dec) and formerly of Greta South. Mother to Michael (dec) and Greg. Reunited with her dearest Ron and son Michael. Treasured memories for us to keep. ~ Raymond and Beverley Jones and family. DOIG (Nee Cathro), Elsie Margaret. Born Chiltern 22/12/1930 – 19/08/2022 Westmont Aged Care Baranduda, formerly of Oxley Flats. Loved wife of Jock (dec), Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law to Robyn Doig and Cameron, Diane and Stephen (dec) Lovett, Judith and Vince Richardson, Jennifer (dec), and Helen and Trevor Morris. Sister to Dorothy Crosse (dec) and Allan Cathro (dec). Adored Grandmother to 11, Great Grandmother to 17. A private burial will be held. Too dearly loved to ever be forgotten. GIBB, John (Snr). 6/6/1950 - 17/8/2022 Died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved and loving husband of Marg for 51 years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Narelle and Mark, Andrea and Stu, John and Amy. Adored pop to Dughal and Jock, Max (dec), Harry and Cooper, Henry and Sam. Brother and brother-in-law of Neville and Jenny. Uncle to Thomas, James, Alexander and their families. Finally at rest.
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So dearly loved, so sadly missed. Rolf’s funeral service will be held at North East Funerals, 184 Greta Road, Wangaratta at 1.30pm on Friday, September 2, 2022 followed by burial at Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.
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COUSINS, Deborah. To my beautiful daughter Deborah. Today is your 60th birthday. Sadly you are not here to celebrate but Sharon, Suzanne and I are sitting here at your resting place enjoying cake and sparkles to celebrate your special day with you. Love heaps always. ~From your Mum and Johnnie. xo xo xo xo Happy birthday. COUSINS, Deborah. 25/8/1962 – 2/11/2009 My sister Deborah, Today is your 60th birthday, And what a party it would of been, Your smile, witty sense of humour and laughter would be lighting up the room. Sadly you’re not here to celebrate and enjoy your birthday. So today as always we will remember you just like you would have wanted with memories of happier times, fun and laughter. Happy 60th Birthday to you, our Dancing Queen Deborah. ~ Lots of Love always your sister Sharon, Bruce, Tamara, Gav, Penny, Mitchell, Abbey, Louis, Olivia and Georgia xxxx
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MONSCHAU, HardDearlyPassed23/8/1940Rolf.-19/8/2022awaypeacefullyonFriday,August19,2022.Aged81years.lovedhusbandofMargaret.LovedfatherofMichelle,Sherryn,ShaneandJason.GrandfatherofJordynandLogan.workingfounderofWangarattaSpringWorksuntil2011,lovingfamilymanandfriendtoall.
KEOGH, LovedonpeacefullyPassedPhyl.awayathomeAugust22,2022.LovingandmuchlovedmotherofHelen.AunttoalltheBeasleyfamily.Alwaysafunlovingparticipantinallourfamilygatheringsoverdecades. You will be greatly missed. MONSCHAU, LovelyGoodRolf.times,memories.AfewbottlesofDimples,Maytherebeonewaitingforyouupthere.Sosadlymissed. Rest in peace old friend. Deepest sympathies to Marg, girls and families. ~ Frank, Jenny and family.
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PREMIER A ROVERS Brown will go in heavy favourites to take out the top tier division as the only undefeated team of the entire competition.
Saints Black coach Davina Perkins is looking forward to the challenge.“Weknow it will be a tough ask as we haven’t managed to beat Rovers all season,” Perkins said. “Our girls are playing well and have also made the grand final of the Myrtleford senior ladies comp, so they will be going in match fit and will give it their all.”
TARRA GOLF CLUB Due to the recent rains and the very wet condition of the course a three person ambrose was played on a composite course with the winners being Ken Miller, Angelo Garraffo and Lindsay Steer 53/7/46. Nearest the pin 8th: men Mark Nolan, ladies Lucia DePos. Golf to be played Saturday, August 27 to be organised due to football finals and subject to conditions on the day. Hit off times are 11:30am rollup for a 12noon start.
A Winner: Alex Jones 40, A Runner up: Keith Moorhead 38. A Third Grade: Wayne Taylor 38, B Winner: Graeme Curtis 36, B Runner up: Attila Kungl 35, B Third: Joe Gray 35, C Winner: Greg Hogan 42, C Runner up: Bernie Grealy 37. C third: Graham Ulbrick 34. Teams Event: John Arthur (Howlong) - Attila Kungl - Geoff Nichols (Corowa) - Wayne Taylor (Corowa) 109.NTP: 4th Joe Carnovale, 8th Graham Barrow, 13th Graeme Curtis, 17th Mal Monday,Walter.August 22 North/East Vets Stableford Ladies Winner: Robyn Grealy 34, Runner Up: Gaye Buchanan 32, Third: Meredith Badrock 30. NTP: 8th Meredith Badrock. Tuesday, August 23 Winner:StablefordVicki Moorhead 33. Ball winners: Liane Graham 29, Josie Fitzsimons 28. NTP: 8th Vicki Moorhead. Wednesday, August 24 AStablefordGradeWinner: Mike Monro 38, B Grade Winner: Martin Van Rhee 39, C Grade Winner: John Batchelor 39. Ball Winners: Phil Ockwell (2) 37, Steve McNaughton 36, Ray Hyland 36, Michael Baillie 36, Keith Moorhead 35, Gordon Paterson 34, Laurie MIller 34, Ian Dinsdale 34. NTP: 4th Mike Monro, 8th Martin Van Rhee, 13th Steve McNaughton, 17th John McKenzie. WANG GOLF CLUB Men’s cupTrevorMoore,Hutton.36Points,StablefordMen’sAugustCompetition:1718HoleCompetitionWinner:DeanCampagna39RunnerUp:TrevorTrimblePoints.BallWinners:BillDodd,RayNTP:4thTrevorClark,9thLachy11thKurtSchubert,13thTrimble,16thKurtSchubert.Men’sCompetition:August20Competition:PresidentsGOLDStableford
Greta Development coach Lauren Gathercole said her girls are keen.“The girls are very excited, it’s their first year of netball together as a team,” Gathercole said. “They’ve worked hard and played really well all year.”
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Rovers Orange coach Emily Landgren will be looking to reverse those previous results and is hoping that finals experience they gained from winning their semifinal will “RovershelpOrange have had a strong season which included us moving up a section,” Landgren said.“We will need to work well as a team to defeat Greta.”
CROQUET Results for Monday, August 22 are as follows:ElaineMudge and Maureen O’Keefe d Joan Dyson and Bruce Guttormsen 7/6, Elise Downes and Nathan Reynolds d Janet Kelly and Wendy Burgess 7/6, Gavan Kelly and Cheryle Beckley d Dawn Wind and Lauren Kazenwadel 7/4, Heather Gulbin and Terry Wilson d Christine Ireland and Robyn Muller 4/3. In the second game on Monday, Wendy Burgess ran hoops from seemingly impossible angles and with Gavan Kelly won the game 9/4. Last Friday several members ventured to Wodonga to play in the NEDCA Social Day. Gavan Kelly won his group easily and Terry Wilson was runner up in his group after a play-off to determine the winner.
A Grade Winner: Ashley Clayton 39 Points, A Grade Runner Up: John Southwell 37 Points. Ball Winners: Jason McCoy, Trevor Clark, Chris Martens. B Grade Winner: Jake Burns 38 Points, B Grade Runner up: Phillip Winnell 34 C/B. Ball Winners: David Ferguson, LachyNTP:Moore.4thJohn Southwell, 7th Luke Kelly, 9th Dean Campagna, 11th Mick Webster, 13th John Southwell, 16th Ash Clayton. Secret 6: Colin Walker. Birdie: Lachy Moore. Raffle: Dawn Fleet.
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Netballers are GF ready JUBILEE GOLF CLUB Saturday, August 20 Winner:Par Di Murphy -3 Ball winners Frances Duffy -3, Judy Fogarty -4. NTP: 8th Di Murphy. Saturday, August 20 AParGrade Winner: Sam Neave +1 B Grade Winner: Pat Ernst +5 C Grade Winner: Gary Dinsdale +3 D Grade Winner:
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Rovers coach Jeynelle Mills is not taking anything for granted in the Premier A grand final and is expecting a very tough game against Saints Black. “Rovers Brown have had a strong season, but anything can happen in finals,” Mills said. “They’ll need to work really hard to win against Myrtleford.”
Greta Development will like their chances against Rovers Orange in the section one grand final as they have beaten them in all their previous encounters.
“Doves are very excited to be playing in the grand final this Saturday, they are training at school every lunch time,” Bell said.
“I am so proud of how all the girls have improved and played this season,” Milawa Saints coach Kelly Allan said. “This is their first season together, so they have done so well as a “Weteam.are very excited about being in the grand final.” Garth Fullerton +3 Ball Winners: Wayne Roberts (2) +3, Paul Lawrence +2, Julian Bau +1, Attila Kungl +1, Jim Darcy +1, Jeff Elliott +1, Mal Ellis +1, Wade Goodwin 0, Rob Skase 0, Andrew Kelly 0, Charl DeMink 0, Sam Richards 0, Greg HoganSuper0. Nine Club Shirt: Paul Lawrence 23. Aroma Deli: Brendon Essex 21. 2 Balls: Mike Monro 21 NTP: 4th Jeff Elliott, 8th Ray Hyland, 13th Rob Skase, 17th Garth Fullerton.Sunday, August 21 Mixed Stableford A Grade: Sam Neave 41. B Grade: Kim Arnold 42. ***Sam Neave Eagle 3rd hole Ball winners: Richard Arnold (2) 37, Michael Cordier 36, Felix Gamze 35, Sam Richards 35, Tom Arnold 34. NTP: 4th Stan Grant, 8th Daryl Johnstone, 17th Tom Aggett. Monday, August 22 North East Vets Stableford Men
Rovers Navy coach Emma Shanley is hoping for a strong showing from her girls too and know they will have to bring their best netball on the biggest day of the“Weyear.have no losers in our game against the Rovers,” Shanley said. “Just lots of netball growth and the love of the game.”
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PREMIER B Rovers Pink are still on a strong winning streak of 13 games, but the last game they lost back in round two of the regular season was against their fellow Rovers training partners and Premier B grand final opposition, Rovers Yellow.“We’ve had a picture-perfect season, but finals bring nerves and lots of surprises,” Rovers Pink coach Jaye Miller said. Rovers Navy are strong competition and the result I believe, will be a close one.”
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Thursday, August 18 Spit Walk Loop and Lotjpatj Natjan Danak Sculpture Walk, Winton Wetlands15adventurers (including four newies) braved interesting weather conditions, to amble along the ancient duned shores of the Winton Swamp from the Winton North Rd to the Long Neck Turtle art feature where we had a short break. The rain was threatening, but amazingly we made it back to the car park along the Lunette walk and then into the comfort of the Mokoan Hub and Cafe before the predicted moisture almost arrived. After soup, snacks and great coffee most of us explored the gorgeous 14 sculptures along the new “Yarning and Gathering Pathway” which is set out in the shape of special turtle of the Yorta Yorta people. The predicted storm still had not arrived as we set off back home, across the Warby Range.
The section two grand final is expected to be a close one after both teams took wins against each other in the regular season. Dynamite coach Sarah Noble will be hoping her team can come out on “Thetop.team and I are feeling excited about the opportunity to play in the grand final and look forward to challenging ourselves to play our absolute best on the day,” Noble said. The Rockets are well aware they will need to bring a solid four quarter game. “Our girls have improved in spades over the course of the season, but we know it will be a tough game coming up against a very talented team like Dynamite,” said Annalee Nolan, coach of The Rockets.“It’llbe a great game and regardless of the outcome, it’s wonderful to see the kids out there enjoying the sports they all love at finalsSECTIONtime.”
SECTION 4 Firebirds finished on top of the ladder and after only dropping two games throughout the entire season they will be looking to finish on a high by taking out the section four grand final “I’m very proud of the way the team has played throughout the season,” Firebirds coach Katrina Rae“Theysaid. are a great group of kids who have shown great improvement with their teamwork and netballMilawaskills.Saints have played in a lot of close games this season which should set them up nicely for the extra pressure that a grand final can put on a team.
“I’m really proud of the girls and the improvement we have seen across the whole team over the year to get into the grand final,” Palmer said. “It is a team effort that has seen this fabulous result.”
On Wednesday, Joan Guttorsen, Lauren Kazenwadel and Terry Wilson played ricochet croquet with only one point separating them after a two hour game. Playing days are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm. Visitors are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow for the draw to be done. Late arrivals will be included in the next game.
It will be hard to pick a winner in advance in the section three grand final considering how each team got to the final game of the year.Both teams defeated teams above them on ladder in their semi-finals to progress, and the Doves effort to topple the minor premiers in overtime proves they’ve got what it takes to go all theDovesway. coach Kate Bell said her team has put in plenty if preparation ahead of the game.
Wang Stars will be hoping to repeat their earlier performances against the Doves. But Renee Palmer, the coach of Wang Stars, will be aware that previous form counts for little in their tightly contested division.
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1st Nate Palubiski 29/30, 2nd Stephen Coulston 33/37 after a shoot-off with TonyOverallCaufield.High Gun honours went to Ross Liersch on 165/175, but only after a shoot-off with Terry Pigram. The well-travelled John Wojcik took the Veterans High Gun with 142/150 and keen-as-mustard youngster Nate Palubiski took the Junior High Gun with 140/150. At the completion of the day’s events, the club had something special in store and club president Anton Motha invited those present to sample the club’s recently completed Universal Trench facilities.Thelayout is not quite ready for regular practice or competition, but the dozen or so shooters who took up the invitation were impressed with this exciting new discipline and enjoyed theThanksexperience.tovolunteers who put in a lot of time and effort to make the day run smoothly and thanks to the competitors who make all that effort worthwhile.Detailson all aspects of the Wangaratta Clay Target Club’s operations can be found on the website at ps://wctc.jimdofree.com.htt-
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Riley says that the course will be quite technical with many steep and rocky sections.The race will comprise of six laps of the course which is about 30km in length. He expects the leader to win the race with a time of about oneThishour.is Riley’s first Australian representation and he can’t wait for the event. Riley is currently ranked 80th in the world under 19 rankings.Australian cyclists are often at a disadvantage as the world ranking is dependent upon the number of UCI points obtained during the season. It is difficult for Australian riders to compete in enough events to obtain their UCI points.Atvarious points in a mountain bike rice, the race becomes a single lane. Hence, there is enormous frenetic activity at the start of each mountain bike race to get as close to the lead as possible. That is why the position on the starting grid becomes so important.Consequently, Riley will be starting from position 80th on the starting grid. His hope for the race is to be able to finish in the top 40 which will be a huge achievement from starting so far back on the starting order. Riley said that with consistent performances in UCI listed events means that riders can work their way up the startHowever,list. for this year, Riley is excited just to be able to participate and achieve his first Australian representation. set for more time on world stage
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YOUNG local cyclist, Riley Corke, from the Wangaratta Cycling Club will be competing in the under 19 World Mountain Bike Championships in France. Riley commenced his cycling career at the Wangaratta velodrome over 10 years ago and has since progressed to road and mountain bike riding.He will be competing in the under 19 World Championships in Les Gets which is in the Haute - Savoy Department in South East France. Les Gets is not far from Geneva and is at the foothills of Mount Blanc, Europe’s tallest mountain.LesGets is a ski resort in winter and like the Australian ski resorts in summer, is a hot spot for mountain and recreational bike riders.
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THE Wangaratta Clay Target Club’s down the line shoot on Saturday was held in far from ideal conditions, with dark foreboding skies and a chilly Nevertheless,breeze.there were a few possible shots and after a short rain break, the 22 shooters who turned out for the day’s three events were rewarded for their effort by the sun coming out around mid-afternoon.Clubmember John Wojcik made a welcome return to local competition, having just returned from representing Australia at the Universal Trench World Championships in Italy. The European competition obviously sharpened John’s already impressive skills and he featured prominently in the results on Saturday.Event one, 30 Target SingleAABarrel:Grade 1st Brock Thompson 30/30, 2nd Ross Liersch 30/32 after a shootoff with Philip Thiel. A Grade 1st Jordan Wright 28/30, 2nd Greg Rowe 26/30. B Grade 1st Matt Motha 25/31, 2nd Phil Smith 24/31. C Grade 1st Bob Foster 26/30, 2nd Nate Palubiski 25/30.Event two, 30 Target Points Score: AA Grade 1st Terry Pigram 88/90, 2nd John Wojcik 87/90.AGrade 1st Greg Rowe 81/90, 2nd Bob Glossop 80/90.BGrade 1st Matt Motha 85/90, 2nd Simon Palubiski 69/90.CGrade 1st Nate Palubiski 86/90, 2nd Bob Foster 83/90. Event three, 30 Target Double Barrel: AA Grade 1st John Wojcik 30/30, 2nd Ross Liersch 29/30.AGrade
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“They’re a much improved side and playing some good footy, they’re definitely one to look out for.” The Blues and Bombers play for a spot in the preliminary final on Sunday from 2.30pm at North Wangaratta.
BOMBERS OR BLUES: Greta will need to push past Bonnie Doon to book a spot in the preliminary final.
“The girls have been training hard and there is a great feel around the group. “We have so many netball teams in finals, so training has remained normal with a little buzz as it’s finals time.”
“We know (Paul) Harrison likes to use his body around the contest as well, so as long as our midfield can at least half it, good luck stopping our forwards. “The boys are pretty confident down forward that they’re going to get on top of them.
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The qualifying final is set to start tomorrow from 2.30pm at the Tarrawingee Recreation Reserve. Sunday will have Tarrawingee and Goorambat play off at North Wangaratta for a spot in next week’s preliminary final - the winner to face the loser of Saturday’s match. Both the Bulldogs and Bats proved they can handle the intensity and pressure of a finals match after winning last week’s elimination finals over some staunchTarrawingeefoes. coach Jackie Everitt said her side pulled a consistent effort together last week, and would need to do so again to take the win over Goorambat.“Wetalked about the intensity last week before training, the intensity for everyone has to lift,” she said. “This is finals, this is do or die, and everyone’s aware of that, so the intensity level has to rise, and it did. “Coming up against Goorambat, they’ve got some really top players - they beat us the first time, we beat them the second time, so we’ve just got to be on the ball again for the full fourForquarters.”Goorambat coach Amelia Gall, getting the individual match-ups right is the“Thekey.mid court is well matched against Tarrawingee so I think the game will come down to defensive pressure and who can play their best team game,” she“Tarra’ssaid. shooting end with Kaylee (Allan) and Sarah (Bond) is going to be tough for our defenders but if they can play like last week we have a real shot. “Ella Sheehan has really stepped up and is preforming well in our attack end with Kylie Relf and they will have to keep their cool against Fay Morgan medallist TigTheWhite.”semi-final between Goorambat and Tarrawingee begins at 2.30pm at the North Wangaratta Recreation Reserve on Sunday.
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THEY’VE proven they have what it takes to win finals, but if they want a shot at the flag, Bonnie Doon and Greta will have to prove it again this weekend, with the two sides going headto-head on Sunday at North Wangaratta.Awinmoves them to the preliminary final, but Sunday’s match will not be a cakewalk for eitherGretaside.assistant coach Josh Bell said the sense of belief and confidence at the club was helping the side prepare as best they could.“It’s the first time in a very long time, I think 16 years, since the seniors won a final, let alone to double up with the ‘ressies’,” he“Itsaid.was an awesome feeling over the weekend to pull that off especially after both teams were looking a bit iffy at the start managed to claw back and get in front and not let go. “It took until the last end of the season, where we started picking up a couple of wins against bigger teams like Bright and Milawa, it finally pushed a few blokes over the edge to realise that we weren’t just making up the numbers like we have for a couple of years.” From their two matches in the home and away season, the Bombers hold the edge over Greta, boasting a 2-0 record, but Bell said his side definitely has what it takes to advance. “We definitely made some amends a month or so ago at Bonnie Doon, having gone down by a point after getting absolutely smashed by them earlier in the year at Greta,” he said.“We go with a philosophy of defence is the first and best way to attack, so we defend first then try to keep teams to a pretty low score before attacking ourselves.“We probably shot ourselves in the foot a little bit against Bonnie Doon, we had plenty of chances in that last quarter to finish it off, yet we didn’t and they made us pay as top teams do.
“We’ve proven recently that we can go with them and we’ll back our game plan from the start.”
“I think what we do really well is having the ability to keep focus in high pressure situations, we keep fighting right until the end of games.”
“We took full advantage of it, our last month or so, our training, regardless of who we’re playing, has ramped up,” he said. “The Tuesday of the break, we had a chill night, got through some skills, but Thursday was really solid and we put in another solid effort on Saturday before we went over and watched the girls play netball at Tarrawingee. “I feel like we’ve prepared really well.”
“This is the closest we’ve been to full-tilt this year. “We’ve scoped Bright out a bit, the last time we played them we took some notes about what they do with their forward line, who they like to kick the ball to.
Bonnie Doon coach Ken Murray said he is expecting another fantastically close match, but said his side’s adaptability would be what gets the Bombers over the“Ourline.boys stuck to what we spoke about at three-quarter time (in last week’s elimination final) - we were able to execute it, and a couple of changes we made shifted the momentum back our way, it was a really strong result,” he said. “Just able to react to the situation they were in, they had to do something a little bit different.
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“They were able to take on the feedback and what we asked them to do, and that was enough to get the job done. “Greta are a terrific side, I think they’re a side who have played a lot of footy together as well, that’s always a strength.
“It was good to have a week off and rest the bodies leading into finals,” Greta coach Loren Gathercole said. “We can always expect a good game against Milawa - both sides bring a lot of intensity and the matches are usually fast paced clean games.
The senior qualifying final between the Mountain Men and Panthers will kick off at 2pm tomorrow at Tarrawingee, following the reserves’ match, also between Bright and Benalla.
The Panthers boast an experienced roster with the ability to kick big scores and lockdown the midfield, and Bright’s pressure around the contest is second to none in the league, with some exceptional young talent shining.
“We’re pretty prepared.”
Milawa coach Stacey Lamb said the perk of having an extra chance to make the grand final came in handy when facing off against a strong side like Greta. “We know that we have to bring everything we have got to win this game,” she said. “To go straight through into a grand final would be amazing but with finishing second we have the luxury of a double chance.
“We get a few blokes back in Michael Ryan, Chris O’Conner will be back this weekend,” he said.“We didn’t have Kyle Collisson or Sam Newton because of COVID so they’re obviously straight back in, Al Jacka is another one who didn’t play the week before, so he’ll be back and he’s fresh, and Regan Sheehan as well.
THIS weekend will showcase some of the best senior netball in the Ovens and King league, with two massive days of finals across Saturday and Sunday. Saturday’s qualifying final at Tarrawingee will see two of the benchmark sides go head-to-head for a spot in the grand final, with Greta and Milawa set for a high pressure match. Both sides will be raring to go after taking the first week of finals off, after finishing in the top two.
The winner of the contest will take another week off before fronting up to the grand final in a fortnight, while the loser has to do it the hard way, in a preliminary final against either Bonnie Doon or BenallaGreta.coach Nic Spencer said the time off was helpful, giving his side the chance to ramp up intensity and drive on the training track ahead of the Bright match.
Spencer said the match would be a great test for his side, who he said would be as close to full strength as they had been all year.
Blues and Bombers ready to rumble
THE first contender for the 2022 Ovens and King premiership will be decided tomorrow at Tarrawingee, where Benalla All Blacks and Bright square off in their qualifying final. The titans of the comp finished one and two on the ladder, earning a week of rest during the opening bout of finals matches, with both sides rested and ready to go for tomorrow.
IMPORTANT: Lukas Webb will need to bet firing for tomorrow’s clash against the Tigers at the Albury Sportsground.
By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA netballers will be looking to knock over another opponent higher than them tomorrow at Norm Minns Oval. After downing Lavington in an outstanding display last weekend, the Magpies are now gunning for the second placed Yarrawonga who they fell to by 10 goals in round 10. The Pigeons are in solid form though after comfortably beating Albury 52-27 in a one-sided affair last weekend and will be eager to lock in second spot. Yarrawonga holds second place by just percentage ahead of Lavington and the Panthers are expected to beat Wodonga Raiders so the Pigeons must win to have any hope of finishing behind ladder leaders CorowaRutherglen.It’ssetto be a scintillating clash in Wangaratta’s defence as Hannah Grady and Katie Dean look to contain league stalwart Sarah Senini and the talented Bridget Cassar. Meanwhile, Wangaratta Rovers will take on Albury in their last game of the season.TheTigers must win to lock a finals berth in, a loss and it could come down to percentage against North Albury.TheHoppers will likely bank a win against the last-placed Wodonga so Wangaratta Rovers will be looking to make it a bumpy road for Albury and secure their second win for the year.
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“I had a look at their game last weekend and their run is as good as I’ve seen this year so it’s going to be a good test, they’re a good side.” Reid admitted the Pigeons were too good around the ball in round 10. “They beat us up around the ball last time,” Reid said. “Their contested work and pressure around the footy was as good as we’ve come up against all year and it was the way they played last weekend against Albury. “It’s going to be won or lost in the contest, their midfield of (Nick) Fothergill, the Wheeler’s (Willy and Harry) and then (Lach) Howe in the ruck is really good so it’ll be a good Yarrawonga’schallenge.”boomforward in Leigh Williams shapes as a massive task for Wangaratta’s defence. The former Melbourne AFL rookie and Norwood premiership star has booted 61 goals this season to lead Wangaratta’s Callum Moore by five. “I think Jamie Anderson is probably the candidate, he did a pretty good job against him in the first half last time before he injured himself,” Reid said. “It won’t be just his task though it’s up to the guys up the field around the ball to make sure their supply to him isn’t“Anygood.decent forward with good supply is going to be hard to Wangarattastop.” was smashed with injuries the last time the two sides met with Moore and Matt Grossman leaving the field injured with Anderson throughout the match. The ladder leaders were also missing Hunter Gottschling and Mark Anderson. Tomorrow’s clash starts at 2pm.
READY TO GO: Michael Newton and Wangaratta take on Yarrawonga at Norm Minns Oval tomorrow.
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It’s simple, Wangaratta Rovers must beat Albury
By WILLSON MACK WHAT a clash it will be at Norm Minns Oval on Saturday afternoon.Thestage is set for one of the games of the year when Wangaratta hosts the second placed Yarrawonga, the only team to beat the Magpies this season. The pair last met in round 10 where the Pigeons saluted by 28-points to stamp their authority on the competition.“We’rereally keen for this weekend, we just want to finish the season off well,” Wangaratta coach Ben Reid said.“Hopefully we can play four quarters, we probably only played a half of footy last weekend so we want to finish off with a four quarter effort. “We’re going to have to play four quarters if we’re going to beat them.
WANGARATTA Rovers must win to book a definite ticket into the Ovens and Murray league finals.Itwon’t be an easy task though with the Hawks set to face the third placed Albury Tigers at the Albury Sportsground. If Rovers lose they’re still likely to play finals, even if Lavington and Myrtleford win their final round games. If the Hawks lose, Lavington beat Wodonga Raiders and Myrtleford down Corowa-Rutherglen all three teams would tie on points with the last spot in the five determined by percentage.Wangaratta Rovers percentage of 108.54 sits clear of the Panthers (98.36) but below the Saints (113.74) making it likely that Lavington would miss out if all teams win, unless the margin between their win over Raiders and the Hawks loss to Albury was more than about 130 points. “It doesn’t really get any more important than this,” Wangaratta Rovers football operations manager Barry Sullivan said. “From here on in, all games are important but we understand the equation this weekend. “Win and we’re in, lose and it probably comes down to percentage.”Sullivan believes halting Albury’s momentum will go a long way to getting the desired result. “Last time it was a game of momentum, they’d get a good run on and then we’d get a good run,” he “Lettingsaid.sides get a run on at this time of year isn’t good, it can be hard to stop momentum so we’re going to have to defend well.“It’s going to be a really good contest I think, they play well at home so we’re going to have to be playing well to win.” Both teams are set to be affected by injuries with the Hawks missing Cody Schutt and Jake McQueen, while Jace McQuade is under an injury cloud. “Not having Jake and Jace certainly makes things tough but we’ve got good depth that we think can get the job done,” SullivanAlburysaid.will be eager to bounce back from a heart breaking eight-point loss to the highly fancied Yarrawonga and will have to do so without their captain courageous, Anthony Miles. Miles left the field with a dislocated ankle last weekend and won’t be in action for the rest of the season.
“From all reports there was a bit of a renewed energy in the win against Boomers two weeks ago, everyone’s been saying it was the best we’ve played all year. “’Burchy’ (Adam Burchell) and Dan (Kelly) worked as well as they have all year up forward so hopefully we can take that into Sunday.” Vasilevski said he’s expecting a tough game against Albury City.
The Lady Devils face Melrose FC this Sunday with a legitimate chance of advancing to the next round of finals, having already pulled off a win over Melrose this year 3-1.
The Devils won’t be going into the match thinking it’ll be an easy win though with Albury City knocking them off 3-2 in round three, however, Wangaratta reversed that result in round 12. Wangaratta City coach Daniel Vasilevski will return from surgery to coach his boys on Sunday and can’t wait for the first final. “The boys are really pumped,” Vasilevski said.
“They’re a good team,” he said.“I reckon they’re one of the best we’ve played against and if they’ve sorted out some issues down back it’s going to be a tough game because they can score.
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By NATHAN DE VRIES AFTER a less-than-stellar regular season, Wangaratta’s senior women’s soccer side is gearing up to hopefully mount a long campaign in the Albury Wodonga Football Association finalsTheseries.Lady Devils ended the season one spot above the wooden spoon position, but coach Lockie Campbell said there was a fire in the bellies of his players which could see them take down some of the better teams in the competition.“Everyone is just pumped and ready to go, everyone wants to put their foot down and say to the league ‘we’re still here, we can still cause a bit of an upset’,” he said. “They have played a couple games of finals, a couple made the grand final previously. “There’s no one really who has the full experience of the pressure and everything that can happen in a game. “It’s going to be a new feeling for a lot of the girls. “I don’t think they’ll let the occasion get ahead of themthey just want to be out there and having fun, so as long as they’re doing that and playing good football, the result could potentially come our way.”
“We’ve already proven that we know what to do and what we can do against Melrose,” Campbell said. “We’ll be talking about what we need to do and how we need to shape up to try and stop leaking goals, and knock out any of the threats they come at us “Thewith.only out will be Georgia Mahoney, who tried to join in at training Wednesday night and just tweaked her knee - for the sake of her wellbeing, I think we’ll just rest her this weekend.
By JANET DRAGE WANGARATTA Knights’ winning streak came to an end in the preliminary final against the Benalla Wolfpack last Sunday. The Knights took the ground with mixed emotions of nervousness and glee for just reaching finals. The Wolfpack immediately put the gauntlet down by scoring within the first couple of minutes but the conversion was unsuccessful,In4/0.the next 10- minutes the play went from end to end with neither team giving in. Wolfpack found a gap the in the Knights armour and the ball rolled through and Wolfpack’s player landed on the ball to score but the conversion was successful, 10/0. With wayward passing from both sides, the play again was going from end to end and back. The Wolfpack looked like they had scored again but only to be overturned by the referee as a knock-on.Itwasfifth and last time the Knights regained the ball with pressure on both teams and the half-time siren went with the score at 10/0.Knights came out full of energy and were the first to score with team captain Courtney scoring and the try conversion was unsuccessful,Both10/4.teams were making mistakes and the ball changeover was consistent.Anerror of play when Knights tagged an opposition player without the ball resulted in a penalty kick for goal which Wolfpack captain Ivy Higgins successfully converted to take the score to 12/4. The fulltime score was Wolfpack 12/4.After the game coach Drage told girls to be proud of how they played and to keep their heads high. This Sunday the grand final will be played at Glenrowan with the following games: 1pm CSU Mud Dogs v Benalla Wolfpack.3pmWodonga Wombats v Bonegilla Gorillas .
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Lady Devils looking to prove themselves in finals
The Whisper With Greta’s Josh Bell sinking a set shot from outside 50 against Milawa in the last quarter last Sunday – which player at your club has risen to the occasion to clinch victory at your club?
The Wangaratta All Girls Auskick Centre is held at the WJ Findlay Oval on Wednesday afternoons for the remainder of Term 3, if your daughter is interested in participating you can contact Zac Hedin via email at zac.hedin@afl.com.au
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By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA City’s tilt at the cup begins this weekend with a quarter-final clash against Albury City at Glen Park.After finishing the regular season in third position, the Devils will face the sixth placed Albury City who finished the year with an eight wins, nine losses, three draws record.
TOP EFFORT: Wangaratta Lady Knights lost in the preliminary final.
Wangaratta & District Junior Football League: Monday, August 29 @ Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway
FINALS READY: Beth Cope and the rest of the senior Lady Devils take on Melrose FC this Sunday in the first round of finals.
INNER SANCTUM V-LINE CUP – TRAINING SESSIONS
The Devils are likely to roll with a similar squad to their last game with Shane Dillon, Xander Van Bergen and Liam Nash to take control in the middle of the park, a position the Devils have struggled with. “I think we’ll stick with the same three in the midfield because apparently they did a superb job against Boomers,” Vaslievski “It’ssaid.a tough one because it keeps Kai Lyster and Connor Delaney on the bench who are two quality players. “Having players like them on the bench gives us good flexibility though, depth becomes so important in finals.“You may have injuries or you might want to change things up, if we want some creativity in the side we can throw Kai Sunday’sin.”match starts at 3pm.
AFL North East Border Female Football League: Friday, August 26 @ Commercial Club Grand Finals Ovens & King Football Netball League: Saturday September 10, 2022 @ WJ Findlay Oval Wangaratta & District Junior Football League: September 4, 2022 @ Norm Minns Oval Albury Wodonga Junior Football League: Sunday, August 28, 2022 Tallangatta & District Football League: Saturday, September 17, 2022
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“Hopefully there will be plenty of positive, attacking play to make for a great finals game of soccer.”
Under 15s V Line Training – Girls: Wednesday, August 31, W J Findlay Oval, 5pm; Wednesday, September 7, W J Findlay Oval, 5pm; Wednesday, September 14, Noreuil Park, 5pm (followed by jumper presentation).
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Wangaratta Lady Knights fall short in preliminary final
“Other than that, the whole gang’s back, ready to go - I reckon they want it, so we’ll see whatThehappens.”LadyDevils take on Melrose FC this Sunday at 11am at Glen Park in Albury.
Under 15s V Line Training – Boys: Monday, August 29, Emerald Oval, 5pm; Wednesday, September 7, North Wangaratta, 5pm. The last session before the carnival with jumper presentation is to be confirmed.
Auskick + This week AFL Victoria launched its Auskick PLUS program across the North East Border Region.
Across the North East we are running 3 All Girls Centres, in Wangaratta, Yarrawonga and TheWodonga.takeup in registrations has well and truly exceeded expectations, with Wangaratta amassing an incredible 84 girls registered for the six-week program in Term 3, with most girls having never participated in football before!
SPORT
THREE GENERATIONS: Wangaratta past players Kevin and Damian O’Keefe will attend the past players function, while Will O’Keefe currently plays thirds and will be at the thirds function.
William ‘cafe king’ Bonwick partnered Janet Heath to try and dismantle Don Heath and newcomer Derek McKean.There was plenty of topspin shots and solid smashes to baffle and challenge opponents, the Derek and Don combo came out winners. The evening concluded with all enjoying supper.
LAST BEFORE FINALS
Table tennis action aplenty at Oxley Hall
HOME GAME
wangarattachronicle.com.au THE CHRONICLE, Friday, August 26, 2022 - Page 37 All netball games are Live https://livestream.com/omfnlStreamed! DURING THE SENIORS GAME - Past Players day in Bay 13 - 3rds Parents & Players Balcony Function FOLLOWING THE SENIORS: Hi Tech Draw - $30 Per Ticket. See WFNC Facebook or Team App to purchase a ticket 1st Prize = $1,000 2nd Prize = $500 3rd Prize = $250 5 x $30 Draws
AFLW season off and running
PAST PLAYERS: (L-R) Dave Thayer, Leigh Symons, Dale Carmody and Jordan Solimo are all invited to the past players function.
By WILLSON MACK WHOROULY’S Darcy Vescio kick-started an exciting season of AFLW for the Wangaratta region when Carlton met Collingwood in the season opener last night. Vescio is one of a number of local players who may be in action in the top flight throughout the season. The region has a number of local players on AFLW lists with Sophia McCarthy (North Melbourne), Cassidy Mailer (North Melbourne) and Keeley Skepper (Carlton) all hailing for theAlbury’sarea. Zarlie Goldsworthy (GWS) and Olivia Barber (Collingwood) are also running around in the AFLW, while Benalla’s Becky Webster will suit up for Geelong. This year’s season shapes as one of the most exciting years yet as it’s the first time all AFL clubs have had their own women’s team with Essendon, Hawthorn, Port Adelaide and Sydney rounding out the competition.Squadshave remained at 30, meaning an additional 120 players have joined the competition in the past few months.It’llbe a 10-round home and away season, but the 18-team competition will mean the finals has expanded to a top eight and four-week period.
Busy day at Norm Minns for final game of the year
By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA will have a massive day off the field on Saturday with a past players function to be held in bay 13, while there will be a thirds players and parents function on the balcony. “It’s going to be a great opportunity for past footballers and netballers to get down and watch some footy and netball, especially with no AFL on this weekend,” Magpies coach Ben Reid said. “It’s the last game at Norm Minns Oval for the year so it’s a big day for the club. “We’re looking forward to hopefully getting a lot of people down to the game.” After the seniors game there will also be a Hi Tech Draw with tickets selling for $30. A first prize of $1000 will be on offer, while second ($500) and third ($250) will receive a prize and there will be five $30 draws.
Wangaratta Magpies v Yarrawonga at Norm Minns Oval - 1st v 2nd
IT was all action at the Oxley Hall on Monday night for the weekly table tennis gathering.JuneUebergang was enjoying a trip interstate, but the show must go on. Simon ‘spin around’ Brown had a lengthy singles contest with Manni ‘sharp shooter’ Poulos and a competitive game was enjoyed by both players. Adam Bosley came with daughters Phoebe and Milly as they spent time practicing and playing, but the girls shot balls past the master to win points and to prove a Cherylpoint.and Gary Coad found keen opponents in Don Heath and Neil Brock. This quartette of seniors had plenty of rallies and were out to test their talents. Scores were close and fiercelyAlisonchallenged.andGraham Stephens joined ranks against Margot Ingwersen and DianneDianneFeldtmann.wore a dashing red coat and as a result could do some red hot shots. The Stephens duo won theFeldtmannmatch. and Ingwersen went on to challenge Richard Morgan and PhoebeThereBosley.was plenty of serious action and shots too close to call, the hawk eye camera used at the Australian Open was needed to confirm the ‘in or out’ question.
Page 38 - THE CHRONICLE, Friday, August 26, 2022 wangarattachronicle.com.au 2022 AFL business tippingfooty 30 Ovens St, Wangaratta P: 03 5722 9600 W: travelncruise.com.au 15 Sinclair Drive, Wangaratta 5721 8624 Last week - 8 TOTAL - 138 Kent WathenTIPSTER 1. Geelong and Melbourne 2. Geelong 3. Clayton Oliver 4. Lachie Neale 5. Buddy Franklin Retires 6. Dusty Martin leaves Richmond Need ROADWORTHY?aComeandseeus! 1. Richmond and Melbourne 2. Melbourne 3. Clayton Oliver 4. Touk Miller 5. Tigers Find Their GrowlMartin Proves He’s The Best In Big Games 6. Collingwood Look Unbeatable Last week - 8 TOTAL - 138 Rob BellTIPSTER 5721 2014 29 Rowan St, Wangaratta 1. Geelong and Melbourne 2. Geelong 3. Patrick Dangerfield 4. Marcus Bontempelli 5. Mark Williams named Essendon coach 6. IT’S A DRAW!! Last week - 7 TOTAL - 135 Gary LidgerwoodTIPSTER TOTAL STOCK CLEARANCE SALE NOW ON LIDGERWOOD’S FURNITURE & 1. Geelong and Collingwood 2. Pies 3. Jordon de Goey 4. Patrick Cripps 5. Pies Win After The Siren Again 6. Western Bulldogs Win Premiership From 8th Position Last week - 7 TOTAL - 142 Beth WatsonTIPSTER 20-22 Reid Street, Wangaratta Ph: (03) 5721 2183 1. Geelong and Melbourne 2. Geelong 3. Mitch Duncan 4. Touk Miller 5. Geelong Breaks Finals Drought 6. Injury Riddle Finals Last week - 6 TOTAL - 134 Jack LancasterTIPSTER Domestic & RefrigeratedCommercialAirconditioning Gas Heating Evaporative Cooling Hydronic Heating Coolroom Design & Manufacturing Craig Coonan 0417 849 craigc@refridgetech.com.au545 ARC:AU29033 1. Geelong and Melbourne 2. Geelong Cats 3. Patrick Dangerfield 4. Clayton Oliver 5. Patty Crowns Career 6. Pies Hot ContinuesStreak Last week - 7 TOTAL - 137 Rob WorthingtonTIPSTER West End Lotto & Wool Shop 51 Phillipson St, Wangaratta 5721 3142 HAVE FUN & RESPONSIBLYPLAY by 1. Melbourne and Geelong 2. Melbourne 3. Kysaiah Pickett 4. Lachie Neale 5. Retirements Galore! 6. Multiple DRAWS!! Last week - 5 TOTAL - 136 Christine WhinrayTIPSTER BOOKS & EDGARSNEWS 55 Murphy Street (03) 5721 edgarsbooksandnews.com.au3758 1. Melbourne & Geelong 2. Melbourne 3. Jack Viney 4. Rory Laird 5. Magpies flop from finals race 6. Ginnivan applauded by opposition fans Last week - 7 TOTAL - 120 Sean BarrettTIPSTER 5722 1242 country.racing.com/wangaratta 1. Geelong & Melbourne 2. Melbourne 3. Christian Petracca 4. Clayton Oliver 5. 2022 will be the best finals series of all time 6. Cats Premiers 2022 Last week - 7 TOTAL - 125 Chris LindsayTIPSTER Ph (03) 5721 5588 2/3 Tone Road Wangaratta | www.biritewangaratta.com.au Wangaratta Paint Centre DermieTIPSTER 1/22A TONE WANGARATTAROAD PH: (03) 5721 6782 Last week - 6 TOTAL - 130 WANGARATTA 1. Geelong Melbourneand 2. Melbourne 3. Clayton Oliver 4. Angus Brayshaw 5. Collingwood out in straight sets 6. Western Bulldogs make it to the big dance from 8th position 1. Sydney v Geelong 2. Sydney 3. Luke Parker 4. Clayton Oliver-Patrick Cripps tie 5. Franklin bows out on top 6. Selwood, Scott cement leadership legacy with flag Last week - 8 TOTAL - 132 Cam GreenTIPSTER For Results,News,Events&Information Wangaratta Sports Development Centre Wangaratta Showgrounds 03 5722 1993 Wodonga 02 6056 1993 www.aflneb.com.au ektopntth 1. Melbourne and Geelong 2. Melbourne 3. Clayton Oliver 4. Nick Daicos 5. Damian Hardwick to coach Essendon 6. James Hird to coach Essendon Last week - 7 TOTAL - 137 Brett AndersonTIPSTER 1-5 ROY ST WANGARATTA PH: (03) 5721 9991 INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR INDI helenhaines.org Authorised by H. Haines MP 117 Murphy Street Wangaratta 3677. 117 Murphy Street Wangaratta 03 5721 helen.hainesmp@aph.gov.au7077 1. Collingwood and Melbourne 2. Collingwood 3. Jamie Elliott 4. Patrick Cripps 5. Collingwood wins in thriller 6. Essendon make good, logical decisions TIPSTER: Helen Haines Last Week: 7 TOTAL: 136 TOTAL - 135 Nick StebnyckyjLastTIPSTERweek - 6 1. Melbourne and Collingwood 2. Melbourne 3. Angus Brayshaw 4. Andrew Brayshaw 5. Controversial Ginnivan wins it for Collingwood after siren with “suspect high tackle” 6. Headline won’t seeFremantle win first AFL premiership Got a question? Call us 0418 571 169 57 GRETA ROAD, WANGARATTA Last week - 8 TOTAL - 139 Rowie LincolnTIPSTER 1. Geelong and Melbourne 2. Melbourne 3. Christian Petracca 4. Patrick Cripps 5. Crowds flock to finals 6. Buddy signs with Nth Melbourne Certified Practicing Accountants Superannuation Specialists Financial Planners AFSL 244530 27 Baker Street Wangaratta Ph: 0357 221 996 Email: admin@kilara.com.au 1. Sydney and Richmond 2. Sydney 3. Sam Reid 4. Peter Wright 5. Greatest half time show of all time - Robbie for the win! 6. Pies fly high and into the Grand Final 66 NEWMAN www.arsw.com.au5722WANGARATTASTREET,2111 Proud sponsors of the Greta Football & Netball Club Trent TerryLastTIPSTERweek - 8 TOTAL - 144 Last week - 8 TOTAL - 141 Frank ZeinstraTIPSTER 1. Melbourne and Geelong 2. Melbourne 3. Clayton Oliver 4. Christian Petracca 5. Tigers roar silenced 6. Pies sack coach 5721 3711 4 Victoria Parade www.wangarattaclub.com.auWangaratta Last week - 4 TOTAL - 113 Tania MaxwellTIPSTER TANIAtania.maxwell@parliament.vic.gov.autaniamaxwell.com.auMAXWELL Authorised by Tania Maxwell MP, 2/ 27-29 Faithfull St Wangaratta 3677. Funded from Parliamentary Budget Member for Northern Victoria Derryn Hinch's Justice Party 1. Western Bulldogs and Richmond 2. Western Bulldogs 3. Adam Treloar 4. Andrew Brayshaw 5. Players walk out on Essendon 6. Nth Melbourne to relocate to Tassie 1. Geelong and Sydney 2. Geelong 3. Can Guthrie 4. Lachie Neale 5. Week off annoys fans 6. 2022 GF moved to Marvel as MCG floods Last week - 6 TOTAL - 125 Adam WilliamsTIPSTER 8:30am-6pm 9am-12pm Drs Adam & Joanne Williams & Associates (03) 5721 4000 After Hours Emergency Service WANGARATTAVETERINARY CLINIC Lame, stiff, grumpy - are you or your pet suffering the arthritic blues? We can help at least one of you... 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wangarattachronicle.com.au THE CHRONICLE, Friday, August 26, 2022 - Page 39 finals series 2022 LEADERBOARD Neil Barassi Trent147 Terry Beth144 Watson 142 Nathan De Vries* .............144 Frank Zeinstra ...................141 Rowie Lincoln ..................139 Ryan Malcolm* ................138 Rob Bell ..........................138 Kent Wathen ...................138 Brett Anderson ................137 Rob Worthington .............137 Zac Guilfoyle ...................137 Christine Whinray ............136 Helen Haines ...................136 Nick Stebnyckyj ...............135 Gary Lidgerwood .............135 Jack Lancaster ..................134 Jess TheSarahPercyTaniaGlennTennesseeMaxChrisNicciAdamBelindaSeanDermieCamMaddy......................132Green.....................132...........................130Barrett....................129Harrison*............125Williams.................125Bettles....................125Lindsay...................125Webster...................125Younger..........122Bouchier.................119Maxwell...................113..............................107Crothers..................101Whisper......................57 1. What 2 teams will play in the Grand Final? 2. Who will win the Grand Final? 3. Who will win the Norm Smith Medal? 4. Who will win the Brownlow? 5. What news headline WILL we see during the finals series? 6. What news headline WON’T we see during the finals series? *NEM staff are ineligible to win the football tipping competition 1. Sydney & Melbourne 2. Sydney 3. Sam Reid 4. Sam Reid 5. Swan-Sational! Reid kicks 10 & Swans Are Premiers Again! 6. Dees Go Back to Back Last week - 6 TOTAL - 125 Nicci BettlesTIPSTER 30 Ovens St, Wangaratta VIC 3677 travelncruise.com.au 03 5722 9600wang@travelncruise.com.au NO BOOKING FEES! Last week - 7 TOTAL - 122 Tennessee Younger 271 Tone Road, Wangaratta TIPSTER 1. Melbourne and Geelong 2. Melbourne 3. Clayton Oliver 4. Andrew FremantleBrayshaw 5. Melbourne chance to go back to back 6. grandCollingwoodfinalbound Last week - 8 TOTAL - 144 Nathan De VriesTIPSTER 1. Geelong and Melbourne 2. Melbourne 3. Jack Viney 4. Clayton Oliver 5. Dees win back-to-back flags 6. Collingwood win match by more than 11 points Trusted, Connected, Targeted 104 Murdoch Rd enquiries@oakfm.com.auWangaratta YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION 1. Melbourne and Collingwood 2. Dees by 2 points with a kick after the siren. 3. Jack Viney 4. Clayton Oliver 5. First Grand Final decided by a kick after the siren. 6. PremiersCollingwood2022 5722 1569 Last week - 7 TOTAL - 147 Neil BarassiTIPSTER 1. Melbourne and Collingwood 2. Collingwood 3. Nick Daicos 4. Nick Daicos 5. 30 years in media and Brian Taylor still can’t get players names right 6. Essendon workplacenamedofthe year Last week - 2 TOTAL - 57 The WhisperTIPSTER For Results,News,Events&Information Wangaratta Sports Development Centre Wangaratta Showgrounds 03 5722 1993 Wodonga 02 6056 1993 www.aflneb.com.au Last week - 6 TOTAL - 125 Belinda HarrisonTIPSTER 1. Geelong & Melbourne 2. Melbourne 3. Mark Blicavs 4. Christian Petracca 5. Cats maul Swans 6. Saints victorious after 56 years Last week - 6 TOTAL - 138 Ryan MalcolmTIPSTER 1. Collingwood vs Geelong 2. Collingwood in a dominant eight point win 3. Jack Ginnivan 4. Nick Daicos 5. Terrific Texan: Cox’s five goals, 10 contested marks secure PF win. 6. Dusty’s dream day: Tigers midfielder secures fourth Norm Smith medal 1. Melbourne & Geelong 2. Melbourne 3. Patrick Dangerfield 4. Lachie Neale 5. Collingwood lose Prelim 6. Anything about Saint Kilda Last week - 7 TOTAL - 132 Jess MaddyTIPSTER Visit your friendly ‘Yes’ Optus Wangaratta store today for all your Telecommunication needs. 1. Geelong and Melbourne 2. Melbourne 3. Clayton Oliver 4. Clayton Oliver 5. The Colliwobbles Return 6. The Bulldogs Come From 8th Again Last week - 9 TOTAL - 137 Zac GuilfoyleTIPSTER For News,EventsResults, & Information www.aflneb.com.au AFL NORTH EAST BORDER@AFLNEB@AFLNEB Last week - 5 TOTAL - 119 Glenn BouchierTIPSTER A funeral experience... not just a funeral service 1. Brisbane and Geelong 2. Brisbane 3. Dayne Zorko 4. Patrick Cripps 5. Hird to coach Essendon 6. Wangaratta to host AFL Grand Final 1. Geelong and Melbourne 2. Geelong 3. Tom Hawkins 4. Andrew Brayshaw 5. Hird rejects Essendon 6. Star requests trade to Nth Melbourne Last week - 7 TOTAL - 101 Sarah CrothersTIPSTER 0407 514 342 | www.crothersaa.com.au Last week - 5 TOTAL -Percy107TIPSTER OPEN THURSDAY TO www.tarrapub.com.auLUNCHMONDAY&DINNERPH57192450 1. Bulldogs & Melbourne 2. Bulldogs 3. Marcus Bontempelli 4. Touk Miller 5. Record Crowds Head to Finals Series 6. Collingwood Win Another Close One 2022 AFL businesstippingfooty 30 Ovens St, Wangaratta P: 03 5722 9600 W: travelncruise.com.au
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O&K chairperson Peter Byrne slammed the decision, and said the approach was unbalanced. “It’s an own goal on their part for sure, especially when one considers that there are certain potential outcomes this year which would reflect major milestones for certain Ovens and King communities, even more than the usual significance of grand finals,” he said. “For Ovens and King (OAK-FM) community radio to not be across that, let alone seemingly devalue such a significant event so aligned to its broadcast audience, is confounding. “Let’s hope there’s a more balanced approach in future years.”The O&K grand final will be livestreamed online through All In Sports, which broadcasts football from the Hume Leagues and the Albury Wodonga Football Association, as a pay-perview event.
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“As a community radio station we are reliant on sponsorship to keep us on the“OAK-FMair. did not alter the league’s draw and although we are bitterly disappointed that we cannot broadcast the game - it is out of our hands.”
Grand finals preview: Page 31 PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
■ O&M and O&K previews on pages 34, 35
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ROVERS READY ROVERS junior netballers can’t wait to crack into this weekend’s grand finals at the Barr Reserve. Rovers have plenty of teams across all age groups with many of their players attending Galen Catholic College.
THIS year’s Ovens and King Football Netball League grand final will not be broadcast on local community radio station OAK-FM, due to a broadcasting conflict with the Ovens and Murray Football Netball League semi-final. The grand final is set to be played on Saturday, September 10 at WJ Findlay Oval, the same day as the O&M’s second semi-final at John Foord Oval in Corowa. In a statement, the radio station explained a change to the O&K fixture earlier in the year meant both matches were unable to be broadcast. “OAK-FM has been proudly broadcasting the Ovens & Murray Football Netball competition for nearly 30 years and up until this year, also broadcast the Ovens & King grand final,” it said. “Unfortunately, with the change of draw, OAK-FM could simply not be in two places at once and with our prior arrangement and commitment to sponsors and the O&M league, a difficult decision had to be made. “OAK-FM would love to broadcast both games and tried to resolve this issue, however, we would be derelict in our duties if we did not fulfil our obligations to sponsors and the O&M league.
