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OUR GARDEN ROCKS CHILDREN from Carraragarmungee Primary School including Stanley Richardson, Archie Nottingham, Amelia Brauman and Marlie Kane are making the most of a new wellbeing garden they had a hand in creating with fellow students at the rural school.

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Giving evidence at the ongoing murder trial of Zachary Johnson on Friday, Corey Smith said he had been driving west along Vincent Road with his son when a thick-set man ran

in front of his vehicle from Ryan Avenue towards two men who appeared to be wrestling with each other in the park.

Mr Johnson is alleged to have fatally stabbed fellow teenager Jaxen Henderson-Gillespie during an altercation at Scout Park on August 21, 2021, with prosecutors arguing Mr Johnson had acted with

intent to cause serious injury or death.

Defence counsel Daniel Sala has reasoned Mr Johnson acted in selfdefence, after he told police he was allegedly set upon by the deceased and another male.

Mr Smith said he had travelled a further 50 metres down the road before making a u-turn, slowing to 30kph

as he allegedly saw one man lying down with two either side, one of whom was the man who had run in front of his car, and said he was unsure whether an argument or fight had taken place.

Having continued along Vincent Road east, Mr Smith said he had dropped his son at a Crisp Street address before returning along Vincent Road, when

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he noticed an ambulance, police and a small group of onlookers had gathered at the park.

Questioned by crown prosecutor Mark Gibson KC, Mr Smith said he had been unable to see the hands of the parties as they kneeled over the prone man.

He said the two men wrestling had been mere metres away from a green

fenceline separating the park from 7 Vincent Road when he first passed, and all three had been huddled in the same spot following the u-turn.

Mr Sala said the alleged incident had been a “dynamic situation,” which during a preliminary hearing last year, Mr Smith had likened to a football fight.

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Motorist dies in highway crash WANGARATTA Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal collision in Yarrawonga on Saturday morning.

It is understood two vehicles collided on Murray Valley Highway about 11.20am.

Sadly, the female driver of one of the vehicles died at the scene.

Her male passenger was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The female driver of the second vehicle sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

The Murray Valley Highway was closed in both directions between Keenans Road and Botts Road.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, or with dashcam is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

COLLABORATIVE EFFORT: The whole school is now making the most of their new garden space at Carraragarmungee.

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Garden created to delight the senses at Carra PS A NEW garden at Carraragarmungee Primary School is providing a place for students to enjoy some quiet time, conversation and reflection in a calm, natural landscape.

The “wellbeing garden” was created by students with guidance from artist and parent Andy Pye, using materials the school sourced by fundraising and collaborating with others.

Principal Marie de Prada said the project had transformed an area which was underutilised into an space where kids could go with friends or to enjoy some quiet time on their own.

“We have logs around a yarn circle where kids can sit, and we’ve chosen a range of sensory plants so there will be colour, shade and different things

to feel and smell.

“It’s designed to encompass mindfulness and wellbeing - a place they can go to chill out.”

Ms de Prada said the garden begins at the gate at the entry to the school so it’s added immediate visual appeal to the school grounds, which should be even more beautiful as the plants grow.

“The children are enjoying it already, watering the plants and making sure they’re okay,” she said.

“They actually moved the logs themselves, put the bark down and created the dry creek bed - moving the river rocks themselves.

“It was part of our mental health plan in term four last year for them to be fully in-

volved in it, working with Andy to create it.”

Ms de Prada said while there may be a few little extras to cap it off, like a water feature and perhaps some wind chimes to add a sound component, the main structure is now complete.

She said funds raised by catering for a CFA Open Day in November helped pay for the materials, in what has been an inspiring, collaborative project.

Mr Pye, whose daughters Sadie and Esther attend the school, said he was happy to be part of turning a tired area into something beautiful which could be an outdoor learning space too.

He said all the kids were involved - fundraising, coming up

with ideas and getting hands-on during a brief window of fine weather experienced late last year.

“Part of what Carra is about is getting outside, experiencing nature and engaging with the rural setting they are in - it is your quintessential country school,” he said.

“The plants we used are drought tolerant, edible and sensory, they are soft, furry and calming and they won’t grow tall, impose themselves on the kids or hide them from each other.

“A fallen tree limb with its shedding bark and smooth, skin-like trunk is a highlight too - as well as a passionfruit curtain to separate the basketball court from the area.”

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Border operation targets motorcycle gangs POLICE have arrested eight people and laid 45 charges as part of a joint-agency police operation targeting outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCG) and organised criminal entities along the North East border.

As of Friday, the operation, which commenced at 6am on March 20, had conducted 22 searches throughout the North East and into southern NSW, seizing a firearm, five imitation firearms and eight prohibited weapons, as well as ammunition, explosives and drugs.

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conducted a firearm prohibition order (FPO) compliance check at a Barnawartha property on Thursday, seizing quantities of drugs from a residence believed to be a Finks OMCG clubhouse.

A 37-year-old West Wodonga man was also arrested at his home following a FPO check, when officers seized an imitation handgun, explosives, knives, daggers and knuckle dusters, ammunition and alleged cannabis seeds.

Two men were arrested at homes in North and West Albury, and each bailed to appear before Albury Local

Court next month, while police seized a number of documents allegedly detailing alcohol pricing from an Albury home believed to be a Black Uhlans OMCG clubhouse.

A 39-year-old Wodonga man was also arrested at his property on Friday, after a police search located drugs, drug paraphernalia and a range of items believed to be stolen.

State anti-gangs division Detective Superintendent Jason Kelly said the operation was an example of how both Victoria’s VIPER and NSW’s Raptor South agencies would continue to focus their attention on

organised crime.

“This multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional operation highlights the importance and significant resources both Victoria Police and NSW Police are prepared to place on disrupting organised criminal groups from causing harm within our communities,” he said.

“There can be a perception that it is easier to hide in the country - that is simply not true - if you are involved in organised criminal activity, you will be detected and you will be held accountable, irrespective of a state border.

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Mr Sala mused the scene “looked like two young blokes beating up on a third person,” a statement Mr Smith agreed with.

Another witness told the court he had urged two men to “piss off ” after he heard banging against his fence at 7 Vincent Road.

Christopher Fenn said he had been preparing to cook a barbecue for his partner’s birthday when he heard banging on his fence shortly after 5.30pm, when he poked his head over the fence and told two men wrestling to leave the area.

He said one man had stood up and ran along the fenceline towards Vincent Road, while

another had stood and told Mr Fenn there had been a stabbing.

“That’s when he yelled out that ‘he stabbed my mate in the throat’ and that’s when I looked down,” Mr Fenn told the court.

“I’ve seen the fella laying on the ground.”

He said he and his partner had opened a gate leading into the park and contacted 000 before grabbing towels from the home in an effort to stem the bleeding.

Another man, who had been walking along a nearby footpath through the park, was said to have rushed to the scene and assisted in contacting emergency personnel.

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Red hot rentals in region North East worst in regional g Victoria for rent rises,, with p prices climbing g 9.4% since Mayy

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NORTH East regional rents had the highest increases in regional Victoria, rising $36 per week from $385 to $421 (9.4 per cent) on average since interest rates started climbing last May, according to a new industry report.

Community Housing Industry Association Victoria analysed the state’s top 10 hotspots for rental increases.

Inner East Melbourne tops the list at $111 extra per week, and the North East was ranked the ninth worst region in the state.

Based on a single person on income benefits, vacancy rates in Wangaratta are 0.1 per cent and across the state remain well below two per cent, making it even harder for renters to find a home, much less one they can afford.

It’s making the liveability of tenants even more difficult with inflation currently at 7.8 per cent and the price of some goods and services out of reach for many.

Beyond Housing chief executive officer Celia Adams explained that regional Victorians living in private rental are faced with a desperate situation.

“There is a decline in rental affordability, a decline in the supply of affordable rental properties alongside the significant rise in living costs,” she said.

“We are seeing people choosing to stay in a rental home they can no longer afford, or that may be overcrowded, unsuitable for their needs, or most worryingly unsafe.”

Ms Adams said many are choosing to leave their community to go where they can find more affordable housing.

“This means moving away from friends, family, supports systems and established networks and is a last-choice solution for many desperate households,” she said.

“We know that 40.6 per cent of renters within North East Victoria are experiencing housing stress, and while the latest data reports a nine percent increase since interest rates started rising, in fact the longer

PRICES RISE: Community Housing Industry Association Victoria reports North East rents on average have risen $36 per week since interest rates started rising last May. term picture is even more dire, with rents already rising by almost 18 per cent over the last two years.

“Demand for Beyond Housing’s private rental support services has skyrocketed, we are seeing a 37 per cent increase compared to the same time last year, and sadly more than half of those are households who have previously sought help

from our services.

“Low-income households reached the point of rental stress earlier and are caught in the crisis for longer as there are not adequate pathways out and into affordable housing.”

Ms Adams said the answer to getting more people and families out of housing crisis, off the housing waitlist and to ending home-

lessness is an ongoing commitment to more long-term social housing.

She said the Victorian Government has been prepared to do that under the Big Home Build and now the Federal Government’s commitment to 30,000 new social housing properties.

“Our partnership with the Victorian Government and with the philanthrop-

ic Peter and Lyndy White Foundation will see Beyond Housing deliver another 64 long-term homes across the region by the end of this year,” Ms Adams said.

“And there are more than 180 homes in the pipeline, due for completion by mid2025.

“Beyond Housing will continue to work in partnership with all levels of government, our stakeholders, and the broader community to identify impactful ways to address the shortage of affordable housing in the region and to pursue our goal to end homelessness.”

Federal member for Indi, Helen Haines, said there is still much that needs to be done to address the lack of social and affordable housing in our region, and to increase housing supply more generally.

“The increasing cost of rent across the North East is incredibly concerning and is hurting households across the region,” she said.

“I am working with the Federal Government to include changes to their housing package that would unlock more housing supply in regional Australia.”

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Tyrrell throws her support behind medical privacy calls

WA N G A R AT TA - b a s e d state MP Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell has backed a petition calling for additional privacy amendments to be added to Victoria’s Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2023.

The petition, which attracted more than 10,000 signatures in three days according to Liberal MP David Limbrick, called for debate around the prospective bill

which, if passed, would see all participating health services upload relevant health information to a central, government-run database accessible to health workers.

Mr Limbrick said the bill would not require patient consent or provide the ability to opt out or restrict access to sensitive information.

Speaking in the Legislative Council recently, Wan-

garatta-based One Nation MP Ms Tyrell said a host of recent large-scale data breaches at major corporations had raised concerns over the government’s ability to properly secure the information.

“Within the private sector over the last couple of years we have seen such largescale data breaches that I genuinely do not believe that this government, which

has a tendency to outsource its responsibilities, can offer the level of security required to manage such sensitive information with any real confidence,” she said.

“I would like to ensure our youngest generations are not exposed to the potential data leaks of their most sensitive information, most of which is likely to pertain to personal issues that are yet to even be diagnosed.

“My concern for the plethora of potential violations that could be perpetuated with this information is very real as our society steamrolls unchecked towards a digital dysphoria.

“The invasive and inhumane practice of forcing people to entrust this government with their most sensitive information on nothing more than their word that it will be secure is

woefully inadequate.”

A motion to consider the 10,000-strong petition was passed during at recent Legislative Council sitting.

Ms Tyrrell also called for more robust cybersecurity measures to be implemented for health services in the event of a cyberattack, with Minister for Health MaryAnne Thomas expected to respond in the coming weeks.

Kids going ‘wild’ for the Premiers’ Reading Challenge WANGARATTA Primary School students are among thousands of Victorian children going ‘wild about reading’ as part of the annual Premiers’ Reading Challenge.

Zoe Henschke, coordinator for the Premiers’ Reading Challenge at Wangaratta Primary, said the annual tradition encourages students’ reading and gets them experiencing different kinds of books.

“We’ve encouraged it at assembly and they need permission from their parents just to get them logged on,” she said.

“We also plan to encourage them on a casual day with icy poles and hopefully an excursion to the local library.”

Wangaratta Primary students Mark Henschke, who is currently reading Heroes of Tobruk, and Katelyn Joe, who is reading the Tom Gates series, both say they enjoy reading for fun.

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“You learn new stuff and it’s nice to calm yourself down sometimes,” Mark said.

“It’s fun and it’s got different stories in each and every book,” Katelyn said.

The Premiers’ Reading Challenge encourages students to read a set number of books over the year, with their reading efforts recorded online.

Picture books, short stories, poems or nonfiction books in any language can be part of the challenge.

Children who have not yet started school are challenged to experience 40 books with the help of their families as part of the Premiers’ Reading Challenge for the early years.

This year’s theme is ‘wild about reading’ with the

AVID READERS: Mark Henschke and Katelyn Joe are among those reading books for the Premiers’ Reading Challenge.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling accompanying artwork designed by Kate Isobel Scott, a talented Victorianbased illustrator known for her colourful, quirky

and endearing hand-made characters.

“There are millions of books on the book list right from picture story books

to chapter books and they can pick their own books off the list and their own individual ones that aren’t on the list so that gives

them a bit of choice,” Ms Henschke said.

For more information visit vic.gov.au/premiersreading-challenge.

Wheels in motion for stroke survivor’s mammoth mission

STROKE SURVIVOR: Stroke survivor Tommy Quick training for his 9000km ride across the Australian mainland.

A YOUNG survivor of stroke is hitting the road resuming his mammoth mission to be the first in Australia to ride a recumbent trike to the four most extreme points of the mainland.

Over the next few months, 29-year-old Tommy Quick will complete a 9000km cycle, as far north as Cape York, east to Byron Bay, south to Wilson’s Promontory, far west to Steep Point and even through Wangaratta, with the aim of raising $1 million for the Stroke Foundation, and to spread awareness of the impact of stroke in young people.

“I’m passionate about social inclusion and I plan on breaking down some common misconceptions about disability,” he said.

“I want people to know that stroke can happen to anyone, at any time. I plan on stopping along the way and speaking with anyone who will listen.”

Mr Quick had a life-changing stroke at the age of 12 which has impacted him physically and affected his communication, but it hasn’t stopped him from achieving great things or overcoming major challenges.

In November last year, while

Tommy was 3638 kilometres into his ride, he was hit by a car in South Australia.

“My injuries were severe, and the recovery hasn’t been easy,” he said.

“Broken bones hurt like hell, but unlike the brain they are faster to heal.

“My parents saw the whole crash unfold, Mum actually thought I was dead, it was very confronting for them.”

After more than a year out of the saddle, and months of rehab to repair a shattered pelvis, displaced sacrum and broken leg, Tommy is getting back on the recumbent trike and resuming his pedalling challenge this Friday with the support of NDIS Minister Bill Shorten’s office and Stroke Foundation.

“It’s been a tough year for me, both mentally and physically, however I’m back better and more determined than ever to get somewhere,” Mr Quick said.

Stroke Foundation executive director, marketing, John De Rango, has applauded Tommy’s resilience.

“Tommy’s determination and perseverance is to be commended. He has overcome huge

challenges in his life but it hasn’t stopped him from making big achievements,” he said.

Mr De Rango said Tommy’s challenge will go a long way in educating Australians about stroke, particularly young stroke.

“Tommy is doing a great job in addressing the misconception that stroke only impacts older Australians,” he said.

“Evidence shows that while the overall incidence of stroke in Australia has been declining, stroke incidence rates in young people of working age have been increasing over time.”

There are 123,977 Australians aged 18-64 living with the impact of stroke.

“I implore Australians of all ages to know the F.A.S.T acronym because stroke can strike at any age, at any time so it’s important to be able to recognise a stroke and know to call an ambulance immediately,” Mr De Rango said.

Mr Quick will be riding through Wangaratta on March 29 and Chiltern Valley on March 30 and March 31.

For more information on Tommy’s ride visit www.the4points.org.

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“Cracker” vintage all but certain

By STEVE KELLY THE 2023 wine vintage is shaping up to be one out of the box with perfect climatic conditions forecast to continue for Wangaratta district’s wine grape growing region.

Brown Family Wine Group is still realising just how good the vintage could be with the harvest set back 3-4 weeks due to the cooler nights this year off the back of a super wet spring, all paving the way for a slower growing window.

Joel Tilbrook, Brown Brothers Milawa winemaker, has been busy with the harvest of prosecco, moscato and Yarra Valley Pinot recently, with the harvest of reds set to begin in the coming days.

“We had quite a cool and wet spring and a late and much slower start to the season, but since December it has almost been perfect weather for grape growing,” he said.

“We’ve had lots of sunshine and generally the absence of rain and good ripening conditions.”

It’s music to the ears of any wine lover out there as these conditions are setting up for succulent flavours based on a premium mix of acidity and sugars.

The history of winemaking shows that some of the best vintages have come when there is a slightly longer ripening period when the fla-

vours develop in the grapes without the sugar level accumulating too quickly.

Mr Tilbrook said particularly with warm nights you can lose the acidity quickly and accumulate sugar really quickly and sometimes the flavour doesn’t get a chance to capture.

“The fruit is ripening up now when we’ve got cooler nights and generally cooler days as well which lends to great flavour and acid accumulation,” Mr Tilbrook said.

It’s one of the latest harvests that Mr Tilbrook has been a part of and this is not just for the Milawa vineyard but all of Brown Brothers’ grape suppliers across Victoria and Tasmania.

“If the season holds out with the weather like we’ve been having over the last couple of months then we’re in for a cracker,” he said.

“If the weather closes out really quickly with an early break and the climate gets really cold in autumn then that might introduce a few challenges for us.”

Yields are looking to be below the long-term average, potentially by about 10-20 per cent with some varieties, but it’s too early to give a definitive appraisal yet.

“You tend to get smaller bunches form and you can have challenges with fruit sets as we’re going through flowering,” he said.

PERFECT FOR THE PICKING: It has been a perfect lead in to grape harvest with the absence of extreme heat replaced by cool nights, which Brown Family WIne Group winemaker Joel Tilbrook says will help produce superlative flavours.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling “The berries are forming on the bunch and there can be failed berries, therefore bunches have less berries and they weigh less.

“The yields are variable based on each vineyard and we haven’t picked enough yet to get a crystallised view.”

Pizzini Wines winemaker Joel Pizzini was also thrilled with the beautiful weather

and the remarkable conditions for the harvest after having undergone a “fairly challenging” growing season during the spring.

“We’re happy that we’re picking because there are plenty of others who aren’t harvesting much because of the fungal issues due to the excessive rain,” Mr Pizzini said.

“But now all the fruit is in

great conditions and we’re really set for quite a good year with pretty high quality wine coming out of the vintage across every variety.

“We don’t need to make any rushed decisions or bring the berries off the vine and we can wait an extra week to make sure they get to full maturity.”

Mr Pizzini likened the climate to that of an Indian sum-

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SUPERHERO STRUT: Maryanne Blundy (left), Di Costello, Kevin Felmingham and Marion Gray ahead of the Million Paws Walk.

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Million Paws walk for change

By CHLOE JAENICKE DOG lovers will unite in Wangaratta for the RSPCA’s annual Million Paws Dog Walk in May. Foster care coordinator, and organiser of the event, Nicole Oates, said they are raising money for RSPCAs across the board.

“We’re raising money just to support the general care and re-homing of animals that come into our care,” she said.

Through fundraising, walkers can even earn prizes for themselves depending on how much they raise through sponsors.

The Wangaratta Kennel and Obedience Dog Club (WK&ODC) has been supporting the event for 12 years and will be doing so again this year.

Vice president of the club, Marion Gray, said it’s not only

a great opportunity for fundraising but also for people to get out and exercise with their pets.

“Animals are all about mental health, supporting people and I think it’s an important thing.”

Anyone can join in the walk whether they’re walking as an individual or as a team and participants can also decide whether they take on the 4.2km walk or the 1.5km walk.

“Everyone walks in a long line and staggers out,” Ms Gray said.

“Because some people are faster and some people are slower, some dogs have wheelie prams because they can’t walk and they need an outing.”

“People have prams and stuff like that so people bring their kids and babies and the dogs trot along the side” Di Costello from the

WK&ODC said.

As well as the walk, Ms Oates said there will also be information marquees and retail stalls at the event, just like last year.

“The marquees will be set up with information about adoption and fostering,” she said.

“Last year it was really successful chatting with the general public about options for fostering and volunteering at the Wangaratta shelter and also talking about opportunities for adoption and how that works.”

The walk in Wangaratta will take place on Sunday, May 28 at 9am at the WK&ODC club house at the showgrounds and early bird tickets are available until Tuesday, April 18.

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Affordable housing for those in need RENTS in North East Victoria have on average risen by $36 (9.4 per cent) since interest rates started rising in May last year.

With the overall cost of living still rising, families already doing it tough and are having to find that little bit extra to make ends meet.

A large part of the problem is there are more outgoings in many family budgets than there are incoming funds.

Wangaratta and other towns in the region are low socio-economic areas with the average income well below metropolitan Melbourne.

Accordingly, house prices and rents are generally lower in country areas, but with little wage growth in recent years and the residual impact from inflation, household expenses are getting more and more overwhelming.

Rental availability rates are incredibly low and with a shortage of land prior to the pandemic, coupled with the city’s sewage system capacity issue, this has in part created a flow on effect on local housing availability now.

There have been two announcements about social housing developments getting the go ahead, with 40 odd units to be built in Templeton Street, and a youth foyer in Docker Street also securing State Government funding.

The cogs are turning with the building of more social housing on the former Ovens College site, which would offer more options for people who are struggling to pay private rental prices that have partly eventuated off the back of interest rate hikes and house price increases.

The Federal Government also confirmed $67.5m for homelessness services on Friday, which all helps in trying to make living more affordable for local people.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on youngster Harrison Kelly, who will make his acting debut as “Young Male” in Wangaratta Players’ upcoming performance of Six Characters Looking for an Author.

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Kylie Wealands: Bravo, Harrison!

Leanne Kelly: So so proud!!!

Jill Lindquist: Fantastic Harrison!!

Donna Heaney: Oh my gosh Harrison and Leanne Kelly

and family, this is absolutely fantastic congratulations Jennifer Tucker: Exciting times ahead Leanne Kelly.

Taya Tracey: Congratulations Harrison. Chookas!

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Facebook users also commented on a rise in homelessness throughout the region, with figures increasing by 67 per cent since the 2016 census.

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Alli Baker: There’s alot more then that!! A blind eye is turned to the real number’s Lauren McCully: When

dhhs have people in dhhs homes and their incomes are over 100k, the vulnerable and homeless are left out because of greed Ness Cook: Its an absolute disgrace Allan White: That’s greed for you .. kick out those least able to cope with the outrageous rental prices and ever increasing cost of living.

Kim Winnell: Maybe manage some of the commission houses tenants. One person in 3 bedroom house, when there

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are family’s out there becoming homeless.

Georgina Rea: Kim Winnell I don’t think it is as easy as simply relocating people who have lived a lifetime in one place. When people are older and have forged neighbourhood connections moving them is traumatic. It is a difficult balance.

Andrew Mills: And they are all pushed out of town down by the river in tents. It is going to be a miserable winter for so many.

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Bring back the allresort season pass SINCE the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the 2020 resort snow season, tourists, skiers, and workers alike, have been forced to purchase individual passes for each resort, costing upwards of $1135 to purchase season passes for both Falls Creek and Mount Hotham.

I raised the matter in parliment and said it was unacceptable that workers across multiple resorts are being slugged with the decision to not offer an ‘All-Resort Season Pass’.

We know how hard it is for businesses to get workers, and how competitive the employment market is during the winter season for resort-based businesses.

This is why we should be making it as easy and affordable as possible to encourage more workers to gain employment across multiple resorts over the snow season.

In 2019 people accessing multiple resorts in the season were able to buy a one-time pass that was cheaper than purchasing two separate passes.

I asked the Minister for the Environment why the passes were no longer being sold, if the government will bring them back, and if Alpine Resorts Victoria will re-introduce the passes when all resorts fall under one board.

The government already has put in place Alpine Resorts Victoria, and a plan to move away from multiple resort boards at the start of 2024 - it would make sense for the government to also bring back the all-resort pass as it matches the transition to one board.

The winter snow season is a big tourism drawcard for the Ovens Valley, so I hope the government will support our local businesses by bringing back the all-resort pass.

Tim McCurdy, Ovens Valley MP

Crack down further on vaping products THE Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recommendations to crack down on nicotine vaping products.

The TGA recommendations, including stronger border controls, pharmaceutical-like packaging with health warnings and stricter regulation of products, reflect most of the college’s recommendations to tighten nicotine vape access.

The TGA did not, however, follow the RACGP’s recommendation for progress toward an Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) registered nicotine vaping product.

Do you approve of the proposed Voice referendum question: A Proposed Law: to alter the constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice?

CRY WOLF: An exhibition by GOTAFE graduate art and design students is being held in the Bainz Gallery in the foyer of the Wangaratta Library. It showcases examples of clever design including items made from recycled books such as this recycled book ‘wolf’ mask by student Sophia Martin-Burgers. See the Next 23 collection during March.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling I welcome the recommendations and urge the government to go even further.

Big Tobacco saw the writing on the wall, and they have adapted to profit from a new generation of nicotine users.

These TGA recommendations are a step in the right direction, but we urge the government go even further by establishing an ARTG-registered nicotine vaping product that gives clinicians greater confidence in prescribing nicotine vaping products to assist smokers to quit.

While pre-market assessment of nicotine vaping products is progress, the variability of such products limit the confidence GPs can have in their smoking cessation efficacy.

While nicotine vaping products are only legal to obtain in Australia with a prescription, many users are obtaining them illegally.

I fear young users will find it even more challenging to quit.

It would be nice to think child and adolescent use of vapes is an unintended side effect of cynical addiction-as-marketing strategies, but when the vapes we’ve seen have cartoon characters and the same tropes as children’s cereal on the packaging, these companies are either targeting children or not taking care to keep children safe.

This has to stop.

Vapes must be sold in plain, unappealing packaging, the contents must match the label and strong import controls must be put in place and enforced.

There’s no benefit to vaping apart from a brief stop to your cravings, but that’s not news to anyone.

If you want to quit, you can, and it’s a lot easier with support from family, friends, and your GP. Dr Nicole Higgins, RACGP president

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$67.5m homeless support confirmed

A PLACE TO CALL HOME: Crucial funding for housing support services has been guaranteed by the Federal Government.

THE region’s main housing access support agency has endorsed the Federal Government’s decision to fill a $67.5 million funding shortfall for homelessness services.

Uncertainty for homelessness service providers like BeyondHousing emerged as funding for the Equal Remuneration Order (ERO) supplementation for homelessness services was due to expire in June 2023, however, Housing Minister Julie Collins confirmed the funding would continue on Friday.

BeyondHousing chief executive officer Celia Adams welcomed the commitment and thanked the Federal Government for listening to the concerns of organisations on the frontline of the work to end homelessness.

“This is critical funding for the sector to continue our work during the worst housing crisis we’ve ever faced,” he said.

“We have just seen the Census data show that homelessness is worsen-

ing in regional Victoria, so we are relieved to see jobs of frontline homelessness workers saved.

“We can continue providing critical support for the increasing number of people experiencing homelessness.

“We thank the government for listening to the concerns raised by our sector and committing to resourcing our critical role ending homelessness and addressing the housing crisis.

“This commitment gives us the security to continue our important work.

“Having certainty means we can go back to work finding and creating pathways to home for another 124 regional Victorian households who came to us for support this week alone.”

Council to Homeless Persons CEO Deborah Di Natale said the Federal Government had made the right call.

“This is a welcome decision which ensures about 200 homelessness support staff will be able to continue

their invaluable work in Victoria,” she said.

“The continuation of this federal funding means $23.5 million will go towards Victorian homelessness workers’ wages.

“That’s absolutely crucial funding at a time when official Census data shows homelessness in Victoria rose 24 per cent over the past five years.

“More than 30,600 people are homeless in Victoria it’s never been more important to have strong support services in place.

“This decision means that services can provide lifechanging support that allows people to find homes, support families and build their lives free from violence.

“We congratulate Minister Collins for listening to the voices of this femaledominated workforce which is overwhelmingly on modest incomes.

“This decision will help workers assist thousands of Victorians who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of doing so.”

North Eastern branch members learn from the best ON the fourth Tuesday of every month the North Eastern branch of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria meets in Wangaratta.

The guild has 40 members from all parts of North East Victoria and into NSW, from Euroa to Tallangatta, Myrtleford to Shepparton, and Mansfield to Mulwala.

There are also two subgroups, the evening group and the traditional group who also meet monthly.

Jen Kirby, the secretary of the North Eastern branch of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria says the guild explores all aspects of embroidery.

“Their work encompasses an extensive range of textile styles incorporating ‘traditional ‘ embroidery, contemporary goldwork, machine embroidery and modern creative design using techniques from all corners of

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the world,” she said.

“The expertise within the group is utilised regularly for workshops at monthly meetings and in addition, several times a year, external tutors visit to hold classes.

“One such is Maree Talbot who spent three days recently conducting classes with members.

“Maree’s specialty is exquisite Elizabethan embroidery, and she is sought after to teach all around Australia at embroidery guilds, conferences and needlework shops.

“The members always welcome anyone with an interest in embroidery, from beginners to experts.

“There will be a technique to suit everyone.”

EXPERT EMBROIDERER: Embroidery club member Maree Talbot standing in front of traditional leaf embroidery.

The North Eastern branch of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria meets every fourth

ELIZABETHAN EMBROIDERY: Floral Elizabethan embroidery on a wooden box.

Friday at the Masonic Lodge, Appin Street Wangaratta.

Both beginners and expe-

rienced embroiderers are welcome to come along at 9.30am.

For more information contact Ms Kirby on 0407 560 562.

2 X FAMILY PASSES (4 TICKETS EACH) Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre

Thursday 30 March 6PM

For more information and tickets contact the WPACC on 03 5722 8105 or www.wpacc.com.au David Walliams’ award-winning book comes to life for children 6-12!

It starts when Chloe makes friends with Mr Stink, the local tramp. When Mr Stink needs a place to stay, Chloe decides to hide him in the garden shed.

Now Chloe’s got to make sure no-one finds out! But there might be more to Mr Stink than meets the eye…

The team behind The Midnight Gang and The 91-Storey Treehouse return with this touching, hilarious, and very smelly tale!

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ADVANCED EMROIDERY: Emboidery of leaves.

GOLDEN EMBROIDERY: Embroidery of golden leaves.

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Lloyd’s landscapes reach new heights A NEW exhibition by Australian painter Tony Lloyd, who in October last year, was featured in the Guide to Australia’s Top 100 Artists, has opened at the Benalla Art Gallery.

The exhibition titled High Plains Drift features 38 paintings inspired by hiking trips around Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland and Tibet.

Painted from both photographs and memory, the works evoke the vast and epic landscapes of the High Country near Benalla, with the exhibition even including a work depicting nearby Mount Buffalo.

Benalla Art Gallery director, Eric Nash, said Tony’s hyperreal landscapes go beyond pictorial representation, occupying the same rarefied air as the landscapes themselves, as through their exacting execution, audiences question

Across the arts the slippery space between reality and fantasy.

“Tony is a meticulous artist and takes inspiration from a lineage of renowned landscape painters such as Caspar David Friedrich and Eugene Von Guerard - the latter fittingly featuring in our current Ledger Collection exhibition,” he said.

Tony said he greatly appreciated the opportunity offered by the gallery to show a more complete picture of the world he has been creating for years.

“High Plains Drift brings together for the first time a selection of my paintings from the past two decades,” he said.

“During this time I have painted hundreds of pictures.

“This presentation focuses on the landscapes

in which I love to immerse myself.

“Every painting I make is a view of the world that I have actively sought out by watching the landscape and noticing how its character is transformed by light and time of day.

“This sometimes involves climbing a mountainside at dawn and waiting for the sun’s rays to creep across a rock face, or scrambling over rocks at low tide when the angle of light reveals deep shadow lines on granite cliffs, or driving for hours along remote highways at night with a camera recording the view through the windscreen.”

Tony will be in Benalla to present an artist talk as part of the gallery’s First Mondays series, at 10am on Monday, April 3.

High Plains Drift is on display until May 7.

MAGICAL VISTA: Tony Lloyd with a view of Mount Buffalo; the mountain featuring in one of the artist’s landscapes being exhibited at the gallery.

Glenrowan kids switched on after a morning ride Monday, March 25, 2013

By ANITA McPHERSON KIDS at Glenrowan Primary School turned out in force on March 22 in support of National Ride2School Day. They joined more than 280,000 students across the country that rode, scooted or skated their way to school, as part of the initiative, designed to get kids physically active and off to a good start.

“There’s lots of studies to show that kids who do some physical activity just before or when they first arrive at school are more switched on and able to concentrate better,” teacher Rachel McGregor said.

“We wanted to encourage kids to change their habits, get active and think of other ways to get to school, and also to promote riding safely.”

Around 30 students including preps decided to ride to school,

along with several parents who also took part, representing around a third of school’s population.

Ms McGregor said there were more students who wanted to join in, but navigating their way along a road with a 100kph speed limit was simply too dangerous.

“Many of our students live in Hamilton Park and wanted to ride, but it’s just not safe for them to ride along the Warby Range Road to get to the start of the bike path at the caravan park,” she said.

“Where they cross over is on a dangerous corner where cars come flying around, and we’ve had a few near misses already.”

While the school community eagerly awaits news on a proposed extension to existing bike path, the students who did take part in National Ride2 School Day enjoyed sharing a special pancake breakfast with their classmates.

COOL KIDS: Around 30 students from Glenrowan Primary School hit the road in support of National Ride2School Day on March 22.

PHOTO: Anita McPherson

Ease the stress with Easter craft hacks IF the thought of getting out craft supplies to make a beautiful creation for the upcoming Easter bonnet parade has you running for the hills, take heart.

Craft expert Shannon Wong-Nizic said many parents felt overwhelmed by the mess and time spent cleaning up after the use of paints, glue and glitter at Easter time.

However, she said by taking a simpler approach, it was possible to reduce the headache and still have some fun crafting with the kids this Easter.

Low-prep projects: Projects that take a lot of prep time can lead to grandiose expectations of what the project will produce.

Take the pressure off by looking for simple, open-ended projects with minimal supplies.

Rely on staple items: It is easy to become overwhelmed by all the products on offer.

Develop a supply of staples so you can easily pull them out and pack them away.

Reuse and recycle: How can you use what you have

GET CREATIVE THIS EASTER: Follow some simple tips so you and your kids enjoy Easter art experiences. around the house to get creative this Easter? Easter bonnet parade?

Use an old cap or sunhat as the base for your bonnet.

Need to make an Easter basket?

Hit the pantry and decorate a cereal box.

Don’t put all the supplies out at once: When all the supplies are out from the beginning, this heightens the chance of crafty things flying everywhere.

Think of the project in layers and

do a staggered release of materials.

This helps to keep the workspace tidier and organised.

Use one project, many ways: There is nothing sweeter than when a mini-maker hits creative flow.

Their hands are busy, they’re relaxed and engaged with whatever it is that they are making.

It is a win when one project can lead to a variety projects, keeping children happy and enjoying the moment.

Welcome rain here, record hot March days elsewhere LAST week’s welcome rainfall across the North East began days earlier as an unexpected high pressure system of 1035mbs forming west of Tasmania, which brought a surge of cool gusty southerly airstream across Victoria with rapidly rising barometers.

Winds then turned more easterly with increasing humidity and with the development of a small low pressure near Deniliquin, scattered convective thunderstorms formed Tuesday afternoon.

Rainfalls to Wednesday morning across Victoria and to as far north as Forbes were indeed very patchy, with many places having no rain at all.

Wangaratta recorded 27mms and Benalla 50.4mms, the wettest March day since 1989.

Lake Buffalo recorded the top rainfall of 91mms.

Greta South and Mt Buffalo recorded 62mms whilst Yarrawonga recorded only

WHAT’S UP WITH THE WEATHER?

By Peter Nelson, Retired CSIRO climatologist

3mms and Echuca 6mms.

In contrast, a hot pool of air which was located over the interior of Western Australia did lead to heat records on March 18 and 19.

Mildura recorded 42.5 degrees on March 18 which was the hottest March day since records began at the Mildura Airport site in 1946.

Mildura did, however, have hotter March temperatures recorded at the former post office site between 1892 and 1905, and also in 1934 and 1940.

Narrandera recorded 41.9 degrees, breaking the previous hottest March day of 41.6 degrees in 1983.

West Wyalong recorded 42.2 degrees which also a record high for March, surpassing the 40.6 degree record of March 8, 1966.

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Packed program set for festival

By ANDREA MACKINLAY

ROCKY ROAD: Nationals leader Peter Walsh, spokesperson for roads Danny O’Brien and Gaellle Broad (MLC, Northern Victoria) are calling for more funding for regional Victorian infrastructure.

Regional Vic shortchanged with funding: Gaelle Broad MP p pleas with State Government to lift its level of cash support pp THE Labor Government must prioritise regional infrastructure projects in the upcoming state budget, Northern Victoria Region MP Gaelle Broad told Parliament last week.

Ms Broad said regional Victoria’s population was growing rapidly, and significant investment was urgently needed in our roads, hospitals, schools and rail.

In the last state budget, Regional Victoria only received 13 per cent of new infrastructure spending, but nearly 2pc of Victorians call it home, she said.

In the last eight years, the Victorian Government has increased its spending on major

projects from $16 billion to $106 billion.

“Victoria’s ‘Big Build’ is pouring billions into Melbourne projects, while regional Victoria is left waiting - waiting for basic infrastructure,” she said.

“Hospital upgrades are long overdue at Cobram, Bright, Daylesford, Euroa and Shepparton, and Mildura needs a new hospital.

“In Kilmore and Shepparton, large trucks still drive through the centre of town, and they’ve asked for a bypass for decades.

“In Mildura, locals have been lobbying for a new residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility for years.

Until it opens, locals need to

travel more than four hours for vital support.

“In Cohuna, the community have asked for a new child care centre for the last eight years.

They need it to help the town grow.

“At Bridgewater Primary, this Government promised a playground three years ago.

“The Murray Basin Freight Rail Project was due to finish in 2018, and we are still waiting for it to be completed.”

Ms Broad said last year’s floods put further pressure on basic infrastructure needs, and funds were desperately needed to help local communities recover.

“Our roads are falling apart after years of neglect, and last

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year’s floods made them even worse.

“In NSW the Government allocated $500 million to help local councils repair roads, but our local councils are still waiting.

“Regional Victorians are tired of waiting and deserve a fair share of State Government funding. “$30 billion of taxpayers’ money has already been wasted on project cost blowouts.

“Imagine the difference that would make building the infrastructure we need in Regional Victoria.

“I ask the treasurer to listen to local communities and prioritise this regional infrastructure in the next state budget.”

HAVING overseen the town’s Easter weekend festival for 60 years, the Beechworth Golden Horseshoes Festival committee has fallen into a familiar sync as it prepares for the event in a fortnight’s time.

Set to run from April 7 through to April 9, this year’s festival offers a jam-packed program of activities and events, and organisers are hoping to see a return of the big crowds as in the past.

Jennie Gilliver, volunteer coordinator for the festival, said the committee was still looking for volunteers, particularly to help marshall the Grand Parade from 3pm-4pm on Easter Saturday.

“It’s such fun; you get a front row view of the fantastic array of the floats, bands, and all the entertainment, and, you get to wear a hi-viz vest,” she said.

Jennie added that the organisers also need volunteer first aid providers, with a current certification.

This year sees the return of some popular features of past festivals, including the light horse re-enactment, the Hung Sing Lion Dancers, and of course, the shoeing of the golden horseshoes, where the story of Daniel Cameron and his horse shod with shoes of real gold, is the centrepiece of the festival.

Among the many music acts are locals, The Kissin’ Cousins, Ollie Kavanagh and Maya Humphreys, the Albury/Wodonga, the Wagga Wagga and District Highland Pipe Bands, and the Wodonga Brass Band will perform.

Jennie and the committee are particularly excited to welcome for the first time to the festival, Mitch Tambo.

Mitch is an indigenous singer, songwriter, dancer, and didgeridoo (yidak) player and an Australian World Music star.

Mitch appeared on Australia’s Got Talent, represented Australia at Eurovision, and his performance of The Voice in language with John Farnham and Brian May at the Fire Fight Australia benefit concert was unforgettable.

Mitch is performing on Easter Saturday from 12.30pm-1.35pm.

The official program is out now, and can be downloaded from beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com.au.

Festival information can also be obtained from the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre.

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The Molyullah Easter Sports to celebrate 120 years of family fun THE Molyullah Easter Sports will return after a two-year hiatus, and celebrate its 120th year, on Easter Monday, April 10.

To be held at the Molyullah Recreation Reserve from 10am to 4pm, the event will return with traditional country fun and novelty favourites including gumboot throwing, egg toss, a wool bale rolling competition, vintage tractor-pull, three legged races, and guess-theweight-of-the-hay-bale.

Aside from the novelty events and foot races for adults and children, there will be plenty of other country fun including horse events, free kids’ rides, a jumping castle, face painting, trade stands and market stalls, a show ‘n’ shine car

event, plant stalls, trash ‘n’ treasure and the ever-popular spinning wheel.

This year also sees the introduction of many new events, including an Open Mic event and a shearing showcase with Charlie the Shearer, a five-year-old sheep shearer using oldschool shearing techniques.

Committee member Kate McMillan said the horse program is jam-packed with novelty events including apple in the straw, barrel and bending races.

“The free farm yard will feature an animal nursery, how to milk a cow, shear a sheep and the ever-popular dog jump,” she said.

“There will also be a publican’s booth, along with lots of stalls and food outlets

selling wholesome country tucker to suit all tastes, including devonshire tea served all day, with the best scones in the North East.”

The Molyullah Easter Sports is supported by businesses in and around Molyullah, Benalla and the district.

Proceeds from the day are returned to the community for the ongoing upkeep and maintenance of the Molyullah Hall and recreation reserve, and in support of various local charities.

Admission to the Molyullah Easter Sports is $15 for adults, $35 for a family, $5 for school aged children, while pre-schoolers are free.

For further information visit www.facebook.com/ molyullaheastersports/.

HORSING AROUND: Horse riding will be among the fun family activities at Mollyullah Easter Sports.

Fundraiser for Afghan refugees

COUNTRY KITCHEN: Resident chef Adrian Hensley’s cooking demonstration.

Everything you ever wanted to know about living sustainably IF you’ve ever wanted to know more about how to live more sustainably, manage livestock or even keep bees, the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo’s Learning Hub program Is the Ideal place to start.

The expo, which has a long history in the region showcasing current and future farming practices for small and medium farm enterprises, runs from Friday, March 31 to Sunday, April 2 at Kings Park Reserve, Seymour.

The learning hub sessions are a long-standing and important part of the event and this year will run across all three days.

Topics and speakers Include: • an introduction to keeping goats with Bruce McKenzie from Cleveland Boer Goats; • an introduction to beekeeping with Andrew Stanish from Australian Bee Supplies;

• an introduction to camel farming with Megan Williams from the Camel Milk Co; • vertical gardens with Roger Morris from Vertigro Australia; • going off-grid with Aaron Lewtas from Off-Grid Energy Australia; • hemp farming with David Brian from Southern Hemp; • how can microbes help your farm and garden with Kevin Beecroft from BioLink 4 Plants; • setting up for poultry in the backyard or on small acreage with Megg Miller from Australasian Poultry Magazine; and • training working dogs with Paul MacPhail Beloka Kelpies.

McPherson Media Group event manager Jamie Gilbert said as well as the Learning Hub sessions, there would be plenty of demonstrations and workshops at various sites around the grounds.

Resident chef and butcher team Adrian Hensley and Vic Bonacci have put together a delicious demonstration schedule across Saturday and Sunday, which will run out of the Country Kitchen and Butcher Shop marquee.

“In the livestock and arts and crafts pavilions, exhibitors and site holders were always happy to share their experiences and provide advice,” he said.

Mr Gilbert said due to the flooding late last year in Seymour, the event’s layout had been adapted to suit the venue’s current capabilities.

“Activities, usually found on the main oval, will now be housed on the rear oval, but there will, as always, be plenty of activities for everyone,” he said.

The Seymour Alternative Farming Expo runs from Friday, March 31 to Sunday, April 2 from 9am to 4pm each day at Kings Park Reserve, Tallarook Street, Seymour.

THE Eldorado Food Share, in partnership with WRAN and Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) Wangaratta, ran a fundraiser last weekend which raised $2500.

The fundraiser was for refugees who are either dangerously trapped in Afghanistan or refugees who are on their way to Australia.

On the day they had many different stall and fundraising efforts including a morning tea and a barbecue staffed by volunteers, a plant stall, craft items and a raffle which raised more than $150.

The day also featured live entertainment from Sing Australia.

A total of $460 was allocated to RAR Wangaratta and WRAN and the balance raised will be allocated to RAR Indi which support refugees who have been brought to Australia.

Suzie Don Leonard thanked the sponsors and everyone who donated for their support.

To donate to RAR Indi, email helenbohren@ gmail.com.

SAUSAGE SIZZLE: Volunteers cooked up a storm on the barbecue.

BAKED GOODS: Helen Twitt was one of the volunteers helping at the cake stall.

CREATIVE CRAFTS: Volunteers fundraised with a range of stalls, including a crafts table.

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Power Saving Bonus to ease the cash strain

CELEBRATING WOMEN: Visitors to the Art Gallery on Ovens are enjoying seeing a retrospective of the work of resident artist Joanne Radnor, which is a celebration of the female form in all its glory. See the wide variety of canvases charting Joanne’s artistic journey during Herstory 2003-2023, which runs until 4pm today.

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THE Andrews Labor Government is giving Victorian households more help to manage cost of living pressures, with another round of the energy billbusting $250 Power Saving Bonus now open.

Acting Minister for Energy and Resources Ingrid Stitt launched the fourth round of the Labor Government’s Power Saving Bonus, with every Victorian household eligible to receive $250 when they access the Victorian Energy Compare website - even those who received payments under previous rounds.

Since the $250 Power Saving Bonus launched on July 1, 2022, more than 1.8 million households have received the payment by comparing their energy bills - with thousands finding new, cheaper deals to save money all year round.

Ms Stitt said the Power Saving Bonus will help Victorian families cope with the current high costs of living.

“This new round of the $250 Power Saving Bonus helps them to pay the bills and make sure they are getting the best deal on their energy,” she said.

“We’re making sure that Victorians facing hardship receive the Power Saving Bonus, and get the support they need to access concessions for cheaper power through The Energy Assistance Program.”

Applications for the payment can be made through the Victorian Energy Compare website, which gives customers access to the best energy offers in their areas - potentially saving hundreds of dollars.

The Labor Government is also reducing cost of living pressures through the new Energy Assistance Program, a free service providing energy consumers experiencing hardship with one-on-one assistance.

The program is a $3.75 million initiative that will help Victorians struggling with power bills to navigate the energy market, apply for eligible grants and concessions, find and switch to better offers and address billing errors.

For those without internet access, phone and in-person support is available through our Community Outreach Partners - including Anglicare Victoria, Brotherhood of St Laurence, Community Information and Support Victoria, Ethnic Community Council Victoria, Good Shepherd, State Trustees and Neighbourhood Houses across Victoria.

To apply for the bonus, visit compare.energy.vic.gov.au or call the Victorian Energy compare hotline on 1800 000 832 for further assistance.

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RURAL

Pastures may need extra care after the wet spring PASTURES affected by flooding and severe waterlogging will need some extra care this season to reestablish healthy productive pastures.

By focusing on soil testing, soil temperatures, seed depth, irrigation, weed control and grazing management, this will all help with pasture reestablishment.

Soil testing is highly recommended.

After flooding sandy soils can have issues with leaching of various nutrients, such as sulphur, potassium and nitrogen.

Heavy soils that have been inundated for prolonged periods; denitrification can occur.

Previously planned fertiliser applications may need to be adjusted to suit.

The soil test may also indicate the need for gypsum application to help build and protect soil structure.

Soil temperature is a critical aspect of any pasture establishment.

The ideal soil temperature for sowing varies depending on the species.

For ryegrass and clovers, the ideal soil temperature for germination is between 20 and 25C. Persian and Shaftall clover

can withstand higher soil temperatures of up to 35C. Oats have an ideal soil temperature range of between 10 to 25C, while wheat and barley prefer temperatures a couple of degrees lower than oats.

If you are unsure of soil temperatures, a good rule of thumb for ryegrass and clover is to sow when daily maximum air temperatures for five consecutive days average less than 25C. Above these temperatures seeding establishment is reduced significantly and pastures may need to be resown.

The sowing depth of seed is proportional to the seed size.

A general rule of sowing is that sowing depth should be twice the length of the seed.

For example, ryegrass seed should be sown at 1-2cm depth.

If seed is sown too deep, it will increase the time it takes to emerge, or it may fail to emerge at all.

To achieve a dense, productive pasture aim for plant densities of 600 seedlings/m2.

Plant densities should be measured one week post emergence.

If the plant density is below 600 seedlings/m2

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Pasture with counts lower than 80 per cent will require more drastic action to perform at their best.

Newly established seedlings are more susceptible to moisture stress than established plants.

Depending on the season, the first irrigation will typically use 1.5 ML/ha with subsequent irrigations requiring 0.5 ML/ ha, depending on soil type and irrigation layout.

After the pasture sward is established, the first grazing is crucial to get right, as it can set the pasture up for the remainder of the season.

The pasture should be 10cm high and at least at the twoleaf stage.

Before grazing check if the root system is developed enough by using the ‘pluck test’.

To complete a ‘pluck test’, take a tiller between your fingers and pull in a motion to mimic a hungry cow’s bite.

If it tears without pulling the plant out of the ground, it is ready to graze.

Graze pastures to a residual height of 4-6cm.

This will help promote tillering, minimise damage to the pasture and set the residual height for future grazing’s.

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SOLD: 108 Alpine Angus bulls were sold in the 2023 Alpine Angus Bull Sale last week.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Alpine Angus bulls attract strong interest

By BRODIE EVERIST THE Alpine Angus complex in Rosewhite was filled with bidders and onlookers as 108 prize bulls went under the hammer last Wednesday for the 2023 Alpine Angus Bull Sale.

Alpine manager Chris Oswin said the auction was successful, with interest from locals and buyers from Tasmania, South Australia and New South Wales.

“We had a big crowd, everyone enjoyed themselves, we got a lot of positive feedback on the bulls,” he said.

“It was a really nice day and we’re very grateful for the support we got.”

He said the top bull, Al-

pine Quarterback S431, went for $32,000 to a Tasmanian buyer, while the average auction price was $11,300.

According to Mr Oswin, in order to develop good genetics Alpine Angus first concentrate on feet and temperament, ensuring they move well and aren’t aggressive.

They then select for other parameters, such as healthy, low birth-weight calves and the capacity to grow well once put on feed.

Rosewhite cattle farmers Jane and Peter Carney purchased a quarterback bull for around $16,000 at the sale, which they have used in their artificial insemination program before.

Ms Carney said she was

happy with that bull due to their calving ease - meaning it’s relatively easy for calves to be birthed - and their high intra-muscular fat (IMF), which is associated with better meat flavour.

She said the sale had an excellent lineup of wellpresented cattle with strong genetics and a good number of sires to select from.

According to Ms Carney, the top 10-20 per cent of bulls commanded strong prices due to their good genetics, but for cattle below that, prices dropped off a little.

“That’s probably in line with what’s happening with the commercial cattle market right now,” she said.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2022/23 season

A GRADE WANGARATTA MAGPIES DEF BY ROVERS UNITED BRUCK

1st innings Wangaratta Magpies +CD Matheson c J O’Donohue b B Bartlett .. 0 J Wallace b PJ McNamara .......................... 0 P Menon c K Pienaar b B Bartlett ..............30 *J Davies c K Pienaar b B Bartlett ............... 3 FR Ellis c K Pienaar b PJ McNamara ........... 6 RA Malcolm c L Whitten b JA Schonafinger ................... 2 C Clement ............................................ dnb NJ Pell lbw b B Bartlett .............................10 N Bonwick run out (B Nixon) .....................................22 F Dent c PJ McNamara b JA Schonafinger ... 6 Z Guilfoyle c GL Shantha b JA Schonafinger 2 MD Gathercole not out .............................. 0 Extras (nb 0, w 2, b 0, lb 1) ........................ 3 Total .......................................................84 Overs ................................................... 42.5 FOW: 0 (CD Matheson) 2 (J Wallace) 5 (J Davies) 29 (FR Ellis) 32 (RA Malcolm) 44 (P Menon) 61 (NJ Pell) 79 (F Dent) 84 (N Bonwick) 84 (Z Guilfoyle).

Bowling: B Bartlett 10/2/4/34, PJ McNamara 14/6/2/27, JA Schonafinger 11.5/7/3/12, B Nixon 4/1/0/5,K Pienaar 3/1/0/5.

1st innings Rovers United Bruck J Wilson c NJ Pell b MD Gathercole ..........................8 L Whitten b C Clement...............................................1 J O’Donohue run out (Z Guilfoyle)..........................11 *PJ McNamara not out ............................................40 K Pienaar c F Dent b FR Ellis......................................2 B Nixon not out ........................................................19 JA Schonafinger ................................................... dnb +GL Shantha ......................................................... dnb M Whitten .............................................................. dnb J Beattie ................................................................ dnb B Bartlett............................................................... dnb Extras (nb 4, w 1, b 0, lb 1) .........................................6 Total ...............................................................4/87 (cc) Overs .....................................................................58.0 FOW: 11 (L Whitten) 11 (J Wilson) 33 (J O’Donohue) 41 (K Pienaar).

Bowling: C Clement 13/5/1/22, MD Gathercole 12/3/1/14, FR Ellis 20/6/1/21, Z Guilfoyle 8/0/0/17, P Menon 5/2/0/12.

SCOREBOARD: Saturday, March 25 - Sunday, March 26

A RESERVE B GRADE WANGARATTA MAGPIES DEF OVENS ROVERS UNITED BRUCK DEF BY VALLEY UNITED YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1st innings Ovens Valley United T Applegarth c T Rosser b T Clayton .......... 0 *R Barry not out..................................... 22 SB Piazza lbw b T Clayton ......................... 0 TW Chettleburgh b J Rufford-Sharp......... 20 T Thomason c T Clayton b G Kerwin ......... 5 J Riley c J Rufford-Sharp b T Clayton ....... 10 C Forde c J Rufford-Sharp b T Clayton ....... 0 R Arguello c R Delahunty b C Davies ......... 8 F Jones b C Davies ................................. 11 R Harris c Z Wallace b C Davies................. 0 +S Sanderson run out (G Kerwin) .............. 0 PK Katta .............................................. dnb Extras (nb 2, w 2, b 2, lb 3) ........................ 9 Total ..................................................... 85 Overs ..................................................55.6 FOW: 0 (T Applegarth) 0 (SB Piazza) 29 (TW Chettleburgh) 38 (T Thomason) 52 (J Riley) 52 (C Forde) 68 (R Arguello) 80 (F Jones) 80 (R Harris) 85 (S Sanderson).

Bowling: T Clayton 12/9/4/10, T Rosser 9/5/0/18, J Rufford-Sharp 11/5/1/16/0, G Kerwin 8/3/1/10, N Gorman 6/3/0/4, M Prestianni 4/1/0/9, C Davies 5/0/3/13.

C GRADE GAPSTED DEF BY ROVERS UNITED BRUCK

1st innings - Rovers United Bruck G Elliott c JA O’Brien b G Browning ...........0 S Lakmal b G Browning ............................5 J McIntyre lbw b B Pickering ....................4 *M Drage b H Frauenfelder ......................4 A McNamara c S Lappin b T Draffin ..........4 R McNamara c JA O’Brien b J Bozzola ......11 N O’Kane c H Frauenfelder b T Draffin ......1 D Gillman b J Bozzola...............................7 m nunn c O Connell b H Frauenfelder.......0 W Graham not out ...................................0 D Winter c & b H Frauenfelder .................0 B Cann dnb Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 0, lb 0) ......................0 Total ...................... ..............................36 Overs ................................................ 25.5 FOW: 0 (G Elliott) 7 (J McIntyre) 11 (S Lakmal) 17 (A McNamara) 17 (M Drage) 22 (N O’Kane) 35 (R McNamara) 36 (D Gillman) 36 (m nunn) 36 (D Winter).

Bowling: G Browning 6/2/2/6, B Pickering 5/3/1/7, H Frauenfelder 7.5/2/3/10, T Draffin 5/2/2/12, J Bozzola 2/1/2/1.

1st innings Wangaratta Magpies L Hadden not out................................................... 27 +Z Wallace c J Riley b F Jones ................................. 9 C Davies c F Jones b PK Katta ............................... 31 *D Larkings not out ............................................... 12 J Rufford-Sharp .................................................. dnb T Rosser .............................................................. dnb O Timms ............................................................. dnb M Prestianni ....................................................... dnb R Delahunty ....................................................... dnb N Gorman ........................................................... dnb T Clayton ............................................................ dnb G Kerwin ............................................................. dnb Extras (nb 3, w 0, b 5, lb 1) ....................................... 9 Total .............................................................2/88 (cc) Overs ................................................................... 42.1 FOW: 13 (Z Wallace) 69 (C Davies).

Bowling: F Jones 9/ 2/1/16, C Forde 14.1/4/0/18, SB Piazza 4/0/0/17, R Barry 6/0/0/16, R Harris 5/0/0/8, PK Katta 4/1/1/7.

1st innings Yarrawonga Mulwala O Cope not out ..................................................... 16 +JA O’Brien c A McNamara b S Lakmal ................. 7 S Lidgerwood not out........................................... 10 J Bozzola .............................................................dnb O Connell ............................................................dnb H Frauenfelder ....................................................dnb *G Browning .......................................................dnb G Montgomery ....................................................dnb A Dodd ................................................................dnb B Pickering ..........................................................dnb S Lappin ..............................................................dnb T Draffin ..............................................................dnb Extras (nb 1, w 4, b 0, lb 0) ...................................... 5 Total ...................................................................1/38 Overs .................................................................. 15.3 FOW: 22 (JA O’Brien).

Bowling: M Drage 8/2/0/16, B Cann 4/0/0/10, S Lakmal 3/0/1/12.

1st innings Gapsted +P Newton c E Benton b J Parsons .......................... 0 A Snell c J Parsons b S Doyle ................................... 4 N Blyth c E Benton b M Higgs ................................... 7 S Wheeler b S Doyle.................................................. 0 AP Blyth b S Doyle .................................................... 0 W Millis b S Doyle...................................................... 9 Pa O’Brien not out .................................................. 18 *C Hodgetts lbw b E Jones ....................................... 1 I Gambold c E Benton b S Doyle .............................. 4 h wheeler b S Doyle .................................................. 0 ******** b S Doyle ..................................................... 0 Extras (nb 3, w 4, b 0, lb 2) ........................................ 9 Total ........................................................................ 52 Overs .................................................................... 27.4 FOW: 6 (P Newton) 12 (S Wheeler) 12 (A Snell) 12 (AP Blyth) 14 (N Blyth) 27 (W Millis) 32 (C Hodgetts) 51 (I Gambold) 51 (h wheeler) 52 (********).

Bowling: M Higgs 8/4/1/8, J Parsons 1/0/1/6, S Doyle 7.4/2/7/19, R Parsons 4/3/0/1, E Jones 4/1/1/8, B Benton 3/0/0/8.

1st innings Rovers United Bruck T Anderson c P Newton b N Blyth .............. 9 X Dodgshun c C Hodgetts b AP Blyth ......... 2 E Benton c C Hodgetts b N Blyth ............... 9 R Parsons c A Snell b W Millis ................. 23 M Higgs c P Newton b W Millis ............... 25 *J Parsons c W Millis b C Hodgetts ........... 15 L Norman not out .................................. 53 B Benton b N Blyth ................................... 7 I Dinsdale not out .................................... 6 B Allan ................................................. dnb E Jones................................................. dnb S Doyle................................................. dnb R Green................................................ dnb Extras (nb 6, w 12, b 0, lb 1) ..................... 19 Total .................................................. 7/170 Overs ...................................................36.0 FOW: 18 (T Anderson) 18 (X Dodgshun) 37 (E Benton) 75 (R Parsons) 84 (M Higgs) 117 (J Parsons) 164 (B Benton).

Bowling: AP Blyth 8/1/1/47, N Blyth 8/0/3/18, A Snell 4/0/0/15, W Millis 8/1/2/26, C Hodgetts 8/0/1/52, Pa O’Brien 1/0/0/11.

EXCITEMENT IN THE AIR: The Wangaratta Magpies A reserve celebrating a wicket on Saturday on their way to a comprehensive eight wicket win over Ovens Valley United to claim the A reserve premiership.

LOOK OUT: Rodrigo Arguello weaving out of the way of a short ball during his innings of eight in the A reserve grand final.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

FORWARD DEFENCE: Connor Forde facing hi one and only ball on Saturday, one of four dismissals by young Magpies star Tom Clayton.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2022/23 season

SCOREBOARD: Saturday, March 25 - Sunday, March 26

Bartlett bowls Hawks to victory

By WILLSON MACK BRADY Bartlett had a WDCA grand final to remember.

The gun quick was on fire with the ball in his side’s six wicket victory over Wangaratta Magpies, snagging outstanding figures of 4/34, including the dangerous wicket of one of the competition’s best batters in Pranav Menon for 30.

Not only were his four poles vital in the victory, he also grabbed a wicket on the first ball of the game, dismissing Cooper Matheson for a duck in stunning scenes.

“It’s just unreal, I didn’t expect to win the way we did,” Bartlett said.

“I was nervous as hell last night but coming to the ground this morning (yesterday) and sitting there with the boys while we were batting was unreal.”

At stumps on Saturday night the Hawks needed just 44 runs from their six remaining wickets to claim victory.

But Bartlett admitted his

side wasn’t penciling in victory early.

“With their bowling attack you can never count them out,” he said.

“Fraser Ellis bowled unreal so it wasn’t until we were probably 15 runs away with six wickets in the shed and plenty of batting left that I thought we might win it.”

Bartlett was pivotal in his side’s grand final win last year, taking 3/31 from eight overs, but said his performance this time around topped his previous display.

“It was definitely one of the better bowling performances I’ve had in a final,” he said.

“I was just happy to get the job done for the team and a couple of the wickets I took were really important, especially ‘Prav’s’ (Menon) where I was lucky to find the edge.

“I definitely wasn’t expecting to take a wicket with the first ball of the game early, it was unreal.

“I’ve got a couple of days off work now so we’ll see where the next couple of days take us.”

TOP PERFORMER: Brady Bartlett was pivotal in RUB’s grand final victory, taking 4/34 from his 10 overs.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Rovers United Bruck claim second straight WDCA flag ■ Back page

WINNING RUNS: Paddy McNamara rejoices as batting partner Blake Nixon’s shot heads towards the boundary to bring up the premiership winning runs on Sunday.

STAR PERFORMER: RUB captain Paddy McNamara was an allround standout for the weekend’s grand final claiming 2/27 with the ball and top scoring with 40*. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

STRIVING FORWARD: Blake Nixon faced all the Wangaratta Magpies bowling attack could throw at him yesterday as he helped his team secure back to back flags.

BRICK WALL: Pranav Menon top scored for the Magpies with 30.

Despite some lower order fight from Nick Pell and a handy 22 runs from Nic Bonwick, the Magpies could only last just under 43 overs, with a total of 84 to defend.

McNamara said despite clawing their way to victory last week, a poor run of form leading into the game and falling short in the one day grand final just a couple of months earlier to the Magpies, he ensured the team went out on Saturday to play with freedom and confidence.

“We talked about it last week after just scraping over the line, this week is pretty much a free shot, we might not have deserved to make it but we did,” he said.

“Yesterday (Saturday) was just an unbelievable start, in the end it was a really good toss to lose, it was good bowling conditions and we made the most of it.

“We just wanted to go out there and enjoy it, obviously it was our last game of the season so we thought ‘stuff it, let’s enjoy it’ and hopefully things would go our way, which they did.”

RUB were looking steady at 2/33 to start their innings but a direct hit run out by Zac Guilfoyle from backwards square leg to dismiss last week’s hero Josh O’Donohue brought the Magpies to life.

The crucial wicket of Pienaar shortly after had the Magpies in the game with RUB at 4/41 overnight.

Going into bat with Nixon on Sunday, McNamara said the pair wanted to keep to basics needing only 45 runs to win, which they achieved in emphatic fashion with Nixon reaching the total with a four to end on 19 not out. “’Blakey’ was unbelievable, just solid as a rock and barely played a false shot, I’m just super proud of him,” he said.

“He came in and did the hard yards last night coming in with two overs to go and he reaped the rewards today.”

Fraser Ellis was the pick of the Magpies bowling attack, working tirelessly for his 1/21 off 20 overs.

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LOOKING AT OUR PAST

A valley of football teams

By JOHN TAYLOR OAM, Myrtleford and District Historical Society Inc.

O

NE could not have imagined that a challenge match between two small towns in the late 1880s would expand and envelope many settlements, attracting the allegiance of dedicated crowds each week.

Initially the players, numbering 20 on the field at a time, wore lace-up vests, leggings and then a variety of attire in club colours.

Players and spectators came to football matches on horseback or horse-drawn coaches.

Much later, the luxury of a tray truck with tarpaulin canopy and buses would accommodate them, but not for some time.

Rivalry between Bright and Myrtleford began in 1886 when the teams met on a miserable June day that saw Bright win by 9 goals.

From here, interest was shown by other towns—Harrietville, Wandiligong and Porepunkah—and eventually a MyrtlefordBright District Football League was formed.

A generous gesture by the Chambers family secured an oval in Myrtleford, now known as ‘Memorial Park’ by 1890.

In the early 1890s, state parliamentarians Joseph Ferguson, MLA and then Mr JA Isaacs, MLA promoted the competition by donating trophies to any team who won the Challenge Cup three years in succession.

The ‘Alpine Observer’ reported on the Isaacs Trophy Playoff on October 16, 1896 between Myrtleford and Wandiligong: “About 100 Myrtleford supporters arrived by train at 3:40 pm and returned at 7:30.

“Wandiligong failed dreadfully in goal kicking.......the final scores being Myrtleford 3-2, Wandiligong 1-3.”

Myrtleford Tigers, in yellow and black

VALLEY ROVERS FOOTBALL TEAM, OVENS, 1937: Left to Right: Archie Brown, Arthur Curran, Bill Allett, Les Brown, Jim Brown, Kevin McCormack, Ted Brown, Frank green, Reg Watson, Mark Butler, Fred Smith, Lionel Coppermann, Gavin Kelly, Cecil Green, George Ottaway, Toby Townsend, Digger Green, Gudgeon Green.

MYRTLEFORD FOOTBALL TEAM, PREMIERS, 1923: (Back) Ted Croucher, Eric Gall, Harold Clemens, Jack Grant, Jack Clancy, Jim Mummery, Wally Simmons, Perc Mummery, Constable Theobold. (Centre) Dave Grant, Martin Seymour, Rupe Chambers, Joe Crotty, Jack Onley, Jim Moodie, Reg Robertson. (Front) Ian O’Donnell, Brian O’Donnell, Jack Morison, Rev Osmond.

GAPSTED FOOTBALL TEAM, PREMIERS, 1936.

MYRTLEFORD TIGERS FOOTBALL TEAM, 1907.

guernseys, had continued success, claiming another premiership cup donated

by Mr G Farley at the turn of the 20th century.

Down the valley, football had been played at Whorouly since the early 1890s, using farmer’s paddocks, including those of the Newton and Moore families.

Whorouly wore guernseys of red, white and black until 1914, when it was revealed that these were the colours of the German national flag.

Maroon guernseys would be worn from then on.

In 1904, Whorouly joined the Ovens and King Football League, winning the premiership in 1909 and then in 1925 and 1926.

At Gapsted, O and K games had been played on

the local oval from early days against Whorouly, Everton, Moyhu, El Dorado and Tarrawingee.

In their navy blue guernseys with white collar and cuffs, Gapsted defeated Myrtleford by 3 points in the 1913 grand final, their first year in the MyrtlefordBright League.

Feelings ran high, the ‘Myrtleford Mail’ reporting the need “to enlist the support of Constable McKeogh to keep spectators off the ground.”

Play was suspended during World War I, resuming in June 1918.

Players seemed to enjoy the return, the newspaper describing a one-sided game between Gapsted and Whorouly at Memorial Park as “quality, played in a convivial manner with dashing play.”

The Myrtleford team’s season had commenced in a five-team competition involving Bright, Freeburgh, Wandiligong and Porepunkah.

The ‘Myrtleford Mail’ reported “The local football season opened in real football weather.

Myrtleford travelled to Freeburgh in a five-horse

drag supplied by Messrs Crawford and Co. The day was foggy and drizzly and increased in intensity as the destination was reached.”

The visitors won a “hotly contested game” by one point, 4-2 to 3-7.

Next season, player availability was affected at times by the influenza outbreak in 1919.

The playing surface at ‘Memorial Park’ came in for media attention after the 1920 grand final at which Gapsted 6-11 had defeated Myrtleford 4-6: “the centre was a trifle greasy. Some players got wrong side up.”

The following year, Gapsted again reigned supreme when “the central umpire lost control of the game and a fair amount of rough play was evident.”

Season 1921 had also involved Buffalo River, Ovens-Eurobin Rovers and El Dorado teams.

Myrtleford then created two teams, one with blue guernseys and a white ‘V’ in the O and K competition (winning the premiership in 1923) and the Wanderers, wearing maroon with a yellow ‘V’ in the MyrtlefordBright League.

Disqualification led Gapsted to re-join the O and K League in 1924, with tough encounters against Whorouly and Wangaratta Rovers experienced in 1925 and 1926.

The club was then in recess for two years before re-joining the MyrtlefordBright competition.

In 1930, the O and K teams were Myrtleford, King Valley United, Whorouly, Waratahs, Moyhu, El Dorado, Milawa and Beechworth.

The Myrtleford-Bright League teams were the Wanderers, Gapsted, Bright, Porepunkah, Valley Rovers (Ovens-Eurobin), Buffalo River, Whorouly East Rovers and Harrietville.

The Great Depression meant players were at a premium and anyone coming to town was recruited.

Premierships were elusive for Myrtleford teams until the late 1930s.

In 1936, under the captaincy of Dr Beaumont, Myrtleford defeated Whorouly and Len Ablett tied in the O and K best and fairest medal count.

The following year resulted in a grand final loss to Beechworth.

In the Myrtleford-Bright League, the 1936 September grand final on Memorial Park saw Gapsted defeat Valley Rovers in a “spinetingling” 14-12 to 14-11 win, “a magnificent exhibition of team co-operation”, according to the ‘Myrtleford Times’.

In 1938, this result would be reversed and then the onset of world war in 1939 would change valley football for ever.

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The family that runs together has fun together FOR Stewart, Tracey, Hunter (16), Hamish (12) and Claudia (10) Kerr of Wangaratta, the 2023 Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run is somewhat of a tradition.

The family moved to Wangaratta five years ago and have entered the fun run each year since.

This Sunday, Stewart and Hunter will be competing in the 10km while Tracey, Claudia and Hamish will be competing in the 5km race.

Registrations for all events close at 5pm today if you are registering at the Wangaratta Chronicle office or midnight tonight if entering online.

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Power bill surge A PROPOSED 30 per cent surge on Victoria’s default energy bill prices is set to add to the rising cost of living bills in households and business within the North East.

Victoria’s Essential Services Commission released its Victorian Default Offer (VDO) for state electricity prices for the next financial year on Wednesday, which is proposing an average annual bill for domestic customers to rise just over

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30 per cent on this financial year prices, with small business customers facing increases of 33 per cent.

This comes after The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) revealed its draft electricity price increases of

between 20 and 22 per cent for South Australia, New South Wales and South-East Queensland.

The AER chair, Clare Savage, said the increases were “significant”, but they could have been as much as 40 per cent to 50 per cent without the Federal Government’s intervention in December to cap domestic gas and black coal prices.

The Victorian ESC draft

decision proposes an increase from $1403 to around $1829 per year for residential customers and from $5620 to around $7358 per year for small business customers.

Head baker of Butler’s Pantry Bakehouse in Wangaratta, Scott Butler, said the proposed VDO rises would be another additional expense to cost of living rises which have already had an

impact on the bakery.

“It can be tough being a bakery having to run ovens; we try and work off heat as much as we possibly can to see if we can,” he said.

“Being such a big bakery there’s sort of sections in it, we shut a lot of the lights down, we try and get a lot of the equipment turned off during the night as early as we possibly can.”

Mr Butler said the

in default energy prices in the next six months before potentially making changes to its electricity plan.

“I think a lot of businesses now are looking at going solar, I might even be looking at that over the next 12 months because we do run a lot of fridges during the day and that would cut those costs down a hell of a lot,” he said.

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A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large ting a slightly better percentpart of how they perform Beechworth Secondary Mansfield Secondary Col- College age of 40+ scores at 3.6pc College

BY STEVE in VCE, but there are many Wodonga had a mehad a median study lege had a median of 29 with dian of 29, with compared to Cathedral’s score KELLY other factors that contribute 3.2pc 40+. of 29, but it was its 40+ 1.3pc of scores 40+.

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Wangaratta’s three sec- dian 3.9pc of scores 40+, while study score at 26, it was Despite students dealing ondary The top three schools in Benalla P-12 College had Marian schools stack up well better than College had a me- Victoria were Galen and Cathe- a median study with adversity from the pan- when Bialik Colscore of 26, dian of 28 with zero compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of with zero over scores lege in Hawthorn that demic in 2020 and the touted across had 40+, while FCJ 40+. the region and even 3.9. country-city education divide, several a median of 38 with 39.9pc College Benalla had a strong metropolitan counMount Beauty Secondary of scores Across the region Goul- median they performed reasonably terparts 40+, Mount Scopus of 30 with 6pc of College had across the state. a median of 28, Memorial College burn Valley Grammar School scores well judging by the VCE study was next 40+.

Galen Catholic College in Shepparton with 2.7pc of scores 40+. scores released by the Victo- and had a median with 38 and 39.7pc, with Euroa Secondary College’s Cathedral College both 35 with Wodonga Senior Second- Ballarat 21.6pc achieving dux achieved rian Curriculum and Assess- achieved Clarendon College one of the ary College had a median study 40+, placing a median third with 38 and 38.4pc. ment Authority (VCCA). it 30th best in highest scores score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria. in the region score of 23, with 1.1pc of For the full results visit with a 98.55 ATAR. scores 40+, while Catholic vcaa.vic.adu.au.

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c REVVED UP: Northeast Radio Control Club president Matthew Johnson-Begg works on his machine in the pits.

c HOT WHEELS: Teo Valle (9) from Peechelba raced for the first time in RC Touring Class.

THE Wang Repair Café will hold its next event tomorrow at Apex Park from 8am until 12pm.

The café will have some t-shirt rugs for sale as well as other items, and cash donations as well as donations of unwanted Christmas presents for them to sell would be appreciated, as the volunteer-run organisation seeks assistance to cover its operating costs and ensure its continuation.

Bring items in need of repair to the park tomorrow morning where volunteers will be on hand to help bring them back to life.

c FAST TRUCK: Talon Fullerton (14) from Wangaratta with his racing truck.

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(left) and Amy Henderson were celebrating

double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra.

“I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said.

“It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve.

“But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.”

Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries.

“I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said.

“Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.

their university offers yesterday.

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offers

“The offer I received was my first choice so I’m really happy with that.

“I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now.

“Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”

Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm.

A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor.

For more information visit the Wangaratta Arts Council on Facebook or come along to the meeting in the park on Sunday.

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CHAMPS: The winning Rovers United Bruck team (back L-R) Lucky Shantha, Jacob Schonafinger, Blake Nixon, Josh O’Donohue, (front L-R) Koot Pienaar, Jacob Beattie, Brady Bartlett, Matt Whitten, Paddy McNamara, Luke Whitten, Jeremy Wilson.

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ROVERS United Bruck (RUB) are premiers of the WDCA once again, taking out the Geoff Welch Shield by six wickets over arch rivals Wangaratta Magpies for the second consecutive year.

Resuming at 4/41 chasing a total of 85 for victory, Blake Nixon and Paddy McNamara showed nerves of steel on Sunday to guide their team to just its second premier-

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ship since its merger without losing another wicket.

Captain McNamara saved one of the performances of the season until last, taking 2/27 off 14 overs with the ball, before making

the match winning 40 runs not out to earn man of the match.

McNamara said it was a “special” feeling to go back to back for the first time since the club’s merger.

“It’s a great achievement; we’ve worked very hard to get here, both last year and this year and it’s just really good,” he said.

“This year has been hard

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work, the Magpies have been the team to beat all year and they gained a few players (from last year) while we lost a few; so to keep working hard throughout the season and to knock them off in the last game, it’s pretty special.”

The match was off to a stunning start on Saturday, as the Magpies won the toss and batted, only to see opening batsmen Cooper Mathe-

son caught out off the game’s very first ball from Brady Bartlett to send RUB into a frenzy.

The Hawks couldn’t have dreamed of a better start as Jarryd Wallace and Magpies’ captain Jack Davies were dismissed in the following overs to have the Magpies reeling at 3/5 after just three overs.

The batting resistance

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came through the league’s leading run scorer Pranav Menon, as he looked to revive his team’s innings as wickets crumbled around him.

But when Menon was caught by Koot Pienaar at gully off the bowling of Bartlett for 30, the Hawks looked to have gained full control at 6/44.

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