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SHOWGROUNDS’ CATTLE YARDS AUCTION SUCCESS SUE Davies (centre) was the successful bidder for cattle yards auctioned at the Wangaratta Showgrounds yesterday.

The heavy-duty yards have stood at the showgrounds for decades, but were no longer required by the Wangaratta Agricultural Show Society, and their removal was needed to enable planned further development of the venue.

Show society president Fiona Evans and auctioneer Peter Dargan are pictured with Ms Davies, who purchased the yards for $8000.

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Hospital pleads for patients’ patience A SPATE of staff absences coupled with a spike in patient presentations has seen Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) wait times grow considerably in recent weeks.

Staffing challenges have been felt through all facets of the local health service in the past week, with more than 60 of the hospital’s 1500 staff unavailable each day as a result of sick and rostered leave.

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Department (ED) presentations have risen by more than 30 per cent, peaking at 95 per day twice in the last fortnight.

Some eight COVID-19 positive patients are currently in the care of NHW, however, a NHW

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spokesperson said there was no one reason for the hospital’s increased demand.

The spokesperson said 3040 staff had regularly taken sick leave each day as rates of COVID-19 increased in the rural city last year.

State Government Coronavirus data yesterday indicated 60 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the rural city, with 375 current active cases - seeing almost one quarter of the population

having had the virus.

According to NHW chief executive officer Libby Fifis, nearby regional health services had been engaged to assist with the increased patient load.

“Leaders from across the health service are meeting daily to review staffing numbers, bed numbers and demand across all areas of the hospital,” she said.

“We are also working with other regional health

services and where possible, transferring patients to smaller rural hospitals.

“It is a challenging environment but our staff are ensuring that all patients and clients receive the care they require.”

According to Ms Fifis, anyone experiencing a medical issue which does not require emergency treatment should contact their GP or Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.

She said staff remained available for those in urgent need of medical care.

“Our message to community members is that if you are experiencing a medical emergency, please don’t hesitate to call Triple Zero (000) or attend our Emergency Department,” she said.

“We’d also ask anyone attending our health service to be patient as you may experience a wait, due to the increased demand.”

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Another big endorsement for our Big Brothers Big Sisters WANGARATTA-based Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy has gone into bat for the recently relaunched Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program in Wangaratta, calling for state funding to further bolster the local outlet for atrisk youths.

Speaking before the Legislative Assembly in recent weeks, Mr McCurdy called on Minister for Health Martin Foley to invest in the Wangaratta initiative, after the government provided up to $100,000 to a similar Ballarat project in 2018.

“Currently, Wangaratta’s Big Brothers Big Sisters program runs entirely on charitable donations - it’s time the Victorian Government changes that,” he said.

“These programs are vital to our local community groups and provide an extraordinary service.

“The Victorian Government recently provided the Ballarat Big Brothers Big Sisters program with youth workshops and friendship

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projects, and it’s time towns within the Ovens Valley, like Wangaratta, are given the chance to follow in Ballarat’s footsteps.”

Recommencing earlier this year following an eight year hiatus due to a lack of funding, Wangaratta’s Big Brothers Big Sisters program allows at-risk young people between the ages of seven and 17 to connect with an adult volunteer mentor over a 12-month period.

The initiative was initially buoyed by more than $47,000 in community funding at Wangaratta’s GIVE Pitch Up event in February, and is currently supported by the Rural City of Wangaratta and Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia, but the fact their plight had been raised at the state level was exciting news for mentoring

LOCAL INITIATIVE: Big Brothers Big Sisters community partnership members Maxwell K Batey and John Houghton will play a crucial role with mentoring coordinator Caz Sammon in overseeing the program as it continues to ramp up operations in the coming months. coordinator Caz Sammon.

“We met with Tim a couple of weeks ago - he was really keen to hear about us re-

launching,” she said.

“It’s really exciting.

“We’ve had huge support from the community having

been run in the past - through a combination of fundraising and grant applications.

“We’re really committed

this time to being here for the long-term - the need for our young people is really strong.”

Despite officially relaunching earlier this year, Ms Sammon said work remained to be done to link young people with their big brothers or big sisters in the coming months, with a particular focus on the Wangaratta region.

“We’re aiming to have 10 young people matched with mentors by half-year - we’re currently on track for that,” she said.

“We’re just about at a point where we’re ready for mentors to come through the program - we’re after adults who live locally who can create a safe space for a young person.”

As part of the program, pairs get together for one or two hours every week over a 12-month period.

Mentors are subject to an in-depth screening process.

To apply as a mentor or mentee, visit https://bigbrothersbigsisters.org.au, or contact Caz Sammon on 0413 142 246 for more information.

Bargain hunt for craft lovers

By SIMONE KERWIN

TREASURE TROVE: Wangaratta Centre Quilters’ Eileen Dinning, Ros Janas and Glenys Stribley with a selection of the type of items which will be available at the Wangaratta Textile Buy, Swap, Sell on July 2.

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CRAFT lovers who spent COVID-19 lockdowns either sorting through their creative stashes or using their supplies to stay busy will be rapt to know the Wangaratta Textile Buy, Swap and Sell is back in 2022, after missing the last two years due to the pandemic.

The Uniting Church Hall in Rowan Street will again host the event - organised by Wangaratta’s Centre Quilters - on Saturday, July 2, with stall holders being sought and textile enthusiasts urged to save the date.

As the name suggests, the textile buy, swap and sell offers the chance to recycle textile items such as fabric and threads which are excess to the seller’s

needs, and for the community to access items at great prices, or find what they need to make a start on a textile hobby.

Tables can be hired by an individual, a club or a group of friends for just $10 to display textile-related items for sale; these may range from unfinished dolls and doll patterns, polymer clay and modelling tools and fabric printing inks and dyes, to scrapbooking tools and stickers, sequins and beads, knitting books and needles, balls of wool and leather scraps.

Revenue is the stallholders’ to keep, donate to a charity, or use to raise funds for a club, and it’s hoped the event will help further develop Wangaratta’s rich textile tradition.

The sale will be held at

the same time the Strictly Quilts event (conducted by the combined quilting groups of the Rural City of Wangaratta) is running at St Bernard’s Hall in Williams Road, ensuring it will be a busy weekend for lovers of craft.

“We have seven or eight tables booked already, and would love to hear from anyone else who would like to organise a table,” Wangaratta Centre Quilters’ Eileen Dinning said.

“We hope to have 20 to 30 tables operating, and would love to encourage people to come along on the day.”

The event will run from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, July 2.

For more information or to book a stall for the event, contact Eileen Dinning on 0418 505 673.

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Jazz festival artist in The Voice finale

THANDO Sikwila (pictured), who will perform at the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues as it returns to a live format this October, is also one of four artists vying for victory on the grand final of The Voice this Sunday.

Thando was selected as part of country music star Keith Urban’s team on the show, and will compete against Lachie Gill, Faith Sosene and Jordan Tavita in the finale, to screen on Channel Seven on Sunday from 7pm.

The winner will receive $100,000 in prizemoney, and a recording contract with Universal Music Australia.

Regardless of whether she takes the crown, Thando is set to perform at the Wangaratta festival’s free event in Merriwa Park, where musicians from the local community will collaborate with her and brass band Horns of Leroy for what’s predicted to be “a joyous celebration of brass and groove”.

Registration is currently being taken for early bird tickets for the festival, which are expected to go on sale in early June, with details available at www.wangarattajazz.com

Private hospital cover stand off with insurer

NEGOTIATIONS between Ramsay Health Care, which owns and runs the Wangaratta Private Hospital, and Bupa Health Insurance over a new contract have stalled, raising concerns for local patients.

Bupa Health Insurance member Rob Ryan from Wangaratta contacted the Wangaratta Chronicle last week after hearing rumours his private health cover insurance might not be accepted at Wangaratta Private Hospital due to a breakdown in talks between the two parties.

A check of the Wangaratta Private Hospital Facebook page confirmed there was an issue with a post dated May 4 stating Ramsay Health Care and health insurer BUPA have not been able to reach agreement on a new contract.

It went on: “Unless a resolution is reached, Ramsay’s contract with Bupa will be terminated effective 2 August, 2022.

“When providing quality care to patients, Ramsay considers higher benefits are necessary to cover the cost

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increases private hospitals now face.

“Costs of providing care have significantly increased for private hospitals over the past two years.

“On the other hand, health insurers have accumulated profits of $1.8 billion in the calendar year to 31 December, 2021.”

The Bupa Health Insurance website also carried a statement on the same date from managing director Chris Carroll headlined “Ramsay seeking to increase its value at the expense of private health insurance members” and stating “Bupa is extremely disappointed at the approach taken by Ramsay Health Care Australia to terminate its contract with Bupa’s four million health insurance members”.

After being contacted by The Chronicle both parties said they would continue negotiations in good faith.

In a fresh statement to The Chronicle Mr Carroll said his company would continue to negotiate with Ramsay and hoped to reach an agreement with them ahead of the August 2 deadline.

“The important thing for customers is they continue to be covered,” he said.

“So, if you’re booked in for an operation between now and August 2, nothing will change.

“For some patients, such as maternity, chronic cancer and renal conditions, they will have the same cover they have now for up to one year later, depending on the condition.

“Even if we end up out of contract with Ramsay, Bupa has made the decision to continue to pay the same rates as our current contract (which is above the statutory default rates).

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choice to charge members an out-of-pocket cost will be a decision made by Ramsay.

“Unfortunately, the increase Ramsay is seeking is simply not sustainable for our industry.

‘If agreed to, this means customers could face a sizeable premium increase at a time when cost of living pressures are having a significant impact on the community, and healthcare costs continue to increase and when the ability to access private health care is so important.

“The last thing we want to do is go out of contract with Ramsay, however, the unrealistic price increase sought to-date means we have to act on the best interests of our members and work to protect the affordability of private healthcare in Australia.”

Ramsay Health Care also supplied a fresh statement from Rhys Jones, chief executive officer of Wangaratta Private Hospital.

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“We believe the benefits being offered to Ramsay Health Care by Bupa don’t cover our increased costs of caring for the community at Wangaratta Private Hospital,” the statement read.

“For the past two years, we have done our utmost to protect our patients and health care workers from exposure to COVID by providing N95 masks, increasing our cleaning, and providing additional infection prevention training to our staff.

“We also have an older demographic in our community and it is our duty to protect this vulnerable cohort.

“Our priority has been on keeping our doors open to continue providing excellent patient care throughout the pandemic.

“This increase in vigilance and ensuring patient safety comes at a significant cost.

“In the meantime, health insurers accumulated $1.8 billion in profits.”

Mr Jones said during the

pandemic, Ramsay Health Care had also shielded health care workers from the true and full effects of COVID, financially supporting staff at a time when many other organisations could not maintain their full workforces.

A Bupa spokesperson later said the Ramsay description of the $1.8 billion number and attributing it to an aggregate profit of the health insurers was incorrect, and also fairly misleading to customers.

They said at December 2021, the industry deferred claims liability was at $1.4b.

“This is not an industry profit number, it is provisioning funds set aside to either fund deferred claims as a result of COVID-19 or be returned to customers, as set out by APRA,” the spokesperson said.

“To this date, Bupa has returned $464m in either cash-back or support to our customers.”

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Plea for female firefighters brigade volunteer said the efforts to promote equality in the 2019 compensation scheme came as a result of an increased incidence of cervical, ovarian and uterine cancers among North American firefighters.

“Firefighters across this state - whether they are career firefighters, forest firefighters or the incredible network of CFA volunteers that our regions rely on so heavily - face enormous risk every time they respond to a fire,” Ms Maxwell said.

“The risks are intense and wide-ranging - there’s

FEMALE firefighters could soon gain access to compensation following a gender-specific cancer diagnosis, under amended presumptive rights currently before parliament.

Wangaratta-based state MP Tania Maxwell put forward the Firefighters’ Presumptive Rights Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 in the Legislative Council on Wednesday, which would also see firefighters no longer need to prove their cancer diagnosis was caused by their work.

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smoke inhalation, exposure to chemicals, extreme heat, ultraviolet radiation, noise, dust and the risk of crush injuries from collapsing structures.

“There has been a real shift away from the image of gear caked in soot as a status symbol and a greater understanding of how chemical leaching can affect a person’s health.”

While research epidemiologists have been unable to ascertain the risk of female-specific cancers developing in Victoria due to female firefighters repre-

senting only five per cent of the workforce, Ms Maxwell said policymakers could build on research conducted by researchers in the United States and Canada.

A 2019 US Federal Emergency Management Agency research paper stated the incidence of cervical cancer was more than four times higher in female firefighters.

“The United States and Canada have led the charge on presumptive cancer rights for firefighters, where studies predict that female firefighters get a minimum of 20 per cent more cancers

than the general population,” Ms Maxwell said.

“We should not delay in bringing this change to the presumptive rights scheme until there are enough female firefighters to provide the evidence that exists now for men.

“That evidence could be years or decades away and, in the meantime, will deny quality to those female firefighters, those trailblazers, who serve us now and who might need this now.”

The parliament is set to debate Ms Maxwell’s bill in two weeks’ time.

PRESSING FOR CHANGE: Wangaratta-based state MP Tania Maxwell with her proposed amendment bill.

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THE local Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal has swung into action this week with collection points opening at a number of locations around town.

Peter Lewis, who heads the work of the Salvation Army in Wangaratta, said local donation collection points include the post office, Bunnings, Big W and Coles.

“At those venues our friendly volunteers will take your donations with a smile,”

Mr Lewis said.

“You can donate cash or use QR codes.”

The collection points will be open until this Sunday, May 29.

People can also donate at the Salvos store and through the Salvation Army website https://digitaldoorknock.salvationarmy. org.au/t/wangaratta-salvos.

Now in its 56th year, the Red Shield Appeal is the Salvos flagship fundraising appeal and is aiming to raise $36 million nationally.

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ing to raise $1 million in local collections to be used on the vital services in the local community.

Mr Lewis called on locals to once more rally to the cause.

“We are so grateful to the Wangaratta community who have always rallied together and supported the Red Shield Appeal year on year,” he said.

“This year is no different - we need the help of community members more than ever as we continue to support those who have felt the devastating impacts

of the past couple of years.”

Mr Lewis said that the funds raised in Wangaratta will be used in projects to assist those struggling with their mental health.

Mental health issues were noted as a major social concern by community members interviewed for the Social Justice Stocktake, commissioned by The Salvation Army in the federal electorate of Indi.

“If you have the means, please consider donating to the Red Shield Appeal this year,” he said.

ELECTION DAY SUPPORT: Wangaratta High School year 11 VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) students Zach Taurega-Green, Baylea Young, Teio Venance and Jess Jackson were among those who shared their learning with the community on election day last Saturday. As part of the VCAL personal development skills subject, the students manned a fundraising stall at the school, which was operating as a polling booth, selling a range of craft items they had created including tie-dyed socks and aprons, face scrubs, candles, marinated olives and dehydrated fruit. The VCAL students made $387 from their handmade crafts, while the WHS prefects, who ran a ‘democracy sausage’ sizzle on the day, made $513. Funds raised by the VCAL students will be invested back into their program, while the proceeds from the prefects’ barbecue will go towards construction of a social space for senior students.

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CLOSING TIME: NHW pharmacist Chinwe Ozorkka and nurse immuniser Ammy Narain are urging community members to get vaccinated before the NHW clinic closes on June 16.

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Jab well done NORTHEAST Health Wangaratta’s (NHW) Tone Road vaccination clinic is set to close, with the operation deemed surplus to requirements from June 16.

At its peak, the clinic administered almost 500 vaccinations a day, but with some 45,000 vaccinations administered in the last 12 months, NHW operational director - COVID-19 planning and response Amanda Wangman, said the repurposed former Holden dealership had served its purpose in the community.

“Wangaratta was one of the first municipalities to reach more than 95 per cent of adults with two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine,” she said.

“NHW is extremely proud of the level of enthusiasm from our community to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as well as the efforts of our staff, contractors and community partners who made this possible.”

The Tone Road clinic will remain open between 10:30am and 6pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays until June 16, when vaccinations will continue to be made available through participating GPs and pharmacies.

Community members eligible for a first, second, third or winter dose of a vaccine can walk in to the Tone Road clinic to receive AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax vaccinations.

NHW’s Vincent Road COVID-19 screening clinic will continue to operate between 8am and 11am on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday for the foreseeable future, with attendees urged to bring their Medicare card.

CONCERNS RAISED: Toilets servicing the Merriwa Park soundshell would be relocated to a block near the area’s playground under the initial Merriwa Park Masterplan.

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Park plan adopted WANGARATTA councillors have unanimously voted to adopt the Merriwa Park Masterplan, despite concerns being raised around the proposed relocation of the park’s rear toilet block which ordinarily services the area’s soundshell.

Under the masterplan, widespread works are set to be undertaken over the next decade, in an effort to improve the park’s accessibility and attractiveness from the park’s main Ryley Street entrance, and make quality of life improvements throughout the space.

Moving the motion at Tuesday’s council meeting, Cr Jack Herry said he had particular concerns around the impact relocating the park’s rear toilets could have on medium-sized events at the park’s soundshell, but admitted further community engagement could be sought on the matter after the masterplan had been adopted.

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immediately south of the park’s playground area, with the existing rear toilet block subsequently removed.

“I can’t help but feel one of the biggest issues around these large masterplans - documents which span medium-term and long-term time periods - is that they don’t have those detailed designs in them,” Cr Herry said.

“That can create a bit of anxiety in community members that feel like this is the be all and end all and that there will not be future opportunity for engagement and having their say on some of the

smaller parts of the plan.”

According to Cr Herry, the existing toilet area could cater to about 200 people attending events at the soundshell, and despite the masterplan allocating space for the rental of portable toilets following the relocation of permanent toilet facilities, he admitted this could be cumbersome for smaller events.

He called for any commitment to remove the park’s rear toilet block return before council when the specifics of any plan could be further explored, a motion which was quickly seconded by Cr Ashlee Fitzpatrick.

“An event of 100 people may need to hire in toilets which is a prohibitive thing for a smaller event or a community event to have to do,” Cr Herry said.

“We could hamstring ourselves if we commit to it and knock the old

toilets down as soon as we build the new block.”

The Merriwa Park Masterplan received 55 submissions during its 60-day public exhibition, with other concerns largely centred around the proposed removal of non-native trees from kerbside areas along Ryley Street to improve the park’s visibility from Wangaratta’s main thoroughfare.

The plan will also see the Ryley Street entrance widened, playground equipment modernised, and fernery along the Ely Street side of the park upgraded with additional seating.

Road surfaces are set to be improved along with the formalisation of roadway markings, while more seating, drinking fountains and established picnic areas are also mentioned in the initial plans.

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THE Nationals Party’s heavy hit in Indi at the federal election isn’t something that Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy thinks will transgress to the state election in November this year.

While incumbent Helen Haines increased her first preference margin by 8.61 per cent with a whopping 40.96 per cent of first preference votes, The Nationals had a 5.56 per cent swing against them with just 3.89 per cent of the vote.

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- the Mallee, Gippsland and Nicholls - Liberal won eight seats, but Labor won 23 seats federally.

In Indi, Mr McCurdy said they ran a campaign to support the Liberals in indi and it wasn’t a campaign they invested heavily in financially, albeit he said candidate Liz Fisher worked hard.

“Everyone can have a dif-

ferent take out of the election and fine tune it to their own narrative and some could say Scott Morrison was on the nose and that was reflected in the Liberal and Nationals vote, even though the Nationals didn’t lose any seats,” Mr McCurdy said.

“If that is the narrative, I’m quite happy with that because Daniel Andrews has been there for eight years and maybe we’re due for someone new because after this time people just get sick of the people who are there.”

The state election campaign is unlikely to have such an em-

phasis on climate action and McCurdy believes that will bring different voting trends.

“The state is a different kettle of fish and although people have concerns about climate change, action on the environment needs to be driven at the top federally to start with,” he said.

“If action is taken and I think it will be due to the significant flow of primary votes to independents and to Labor, climate action and change will certainly be addressed.

“We need to make sure that while all that goes on at a federal level, the health system

has to keep going, our schools need to be up to date, and our roads maintained.”

The Nationals hang their hat heavily on supporting agriculture and this is why they have historically held a strong hand in rural and regional Australia.

Mr McCurdy said they will also support agriculture because it’s about the flow on effects in towns like Wangaratta, Milawa and Whitfield.

“When the farmers are doing well, the towns do well and it’s up to us to try and get ourselves back on track after the lockdowns and two years

of COVID,” he said.

“It’s not about proportioning blame as to whose fault it was, we’re pretty much through it now and it’s about what’s the best way to get our economies up and going.”

Mr McCurdy praised Indi MP Helen Haines for the fact that she’s a hard worker in her role and he believes this went a long way in her getting reelected.

“If you’re a worker and look out for what people are chasing, well you can have the opportunity to get re-elected and she has, so full credit to her for that,” he said.

Kokoda fund to relaunch

GREAT OPPORTUNITY: Gippsland East MP Tim Bull, Craig Iskov, Wangaratta RSL vice-president Andrew Kay and Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy are excited to relaunch the Bob Iskov Kokoda Scholarship Fund.

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LOCAL students will be given the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of some of Australia’s bravest men and women, following the relaunch of the Wangaratta RSL Bob Iskov Kokoda Scholarship Fund.

Following a series of fundraising events in recent weeks, the scholarship fund will officially relaunch on Tuesday evening next week, and will provide two year 11 students each year the opportunity to trek the Kokoda Trail.

According to Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy, enough funds had been raised to support the program for at least four years.

“This scholarship will not only

give our students the opportunity to embark on a life-changing experience but develop real life skills to assist them with their own personal development,” he said.

“This relaunch night aims to bring our local communities together to support and pay tribute to men like Bob Iskov who fought for our country.

“I encourage everyone to come along and show their support to such a special cause.”

Mr McCurdy urged parents of current year 10 students to also attend the evening at Wangaratta RSL, with dinner available from 6pm before a formal presentation from 7pm.

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Council to consult on fourth bin

By BRODIE EVERIST

THE Rural City of Wangaratta voted on Tuesday to establish a 60-day consultation period for their proposed kerbside glass collection service, which would see a fourth bin added to households and businesses.

Council voted unanimously to consider the policy’s

delivery model at a future council meeting once they have received community feedback.

An amendment to the proposal by city ward Councillor Jack Herry extended the recommended 28-day consultation period to 60 days.

According to council, the consultation will include online surveys, feedback emails

and community meetings.

Cr Herry said the glass collection service would cut landfill levy bills and was an opportunity to create products and grow the recycling industry.

“Rather than throw something out in the bin we can play our role to sort waste and resources so it’s easier for the next person to turn

them into something valuable - that’s what this is about,” he said.

Cr Herry said council had made good progress with the green-lidded FOGO bins and wanted to replicate that with the glass recycling bins.

All Victorian councils are required to move to a fourstream waste and recycling collection by 2030 under the

Victorian Government’s Circular Economy Reduction and Recycling Act 2021.

According to council, removing glass from the comingled recycling stream will allow greater opportunity for high-value recycling to be produced without contamination.

Wangaratta council is currently participating in a re-

gional collaborative procurement activity with 13 other councils and alpine resorts throughout the Hume and Goulburn Valley region for provision of kerbside waste and recycling services.

The existing procurement project schedule indicates that the tender evaluation process will be complete this October.

Shelter volunteer search expands WANGARATTA Night Shelter is calling for more volunteers to join the cause, ahead of its first official night of operation on Wednesday, June 1.

The local initiative, which utilises church spaces throughout the rural city to provide food and shelter for individuals at risk of experiencing homelessness during winter, sought to attract 150 volunteers to oversee the project’s operation.

Assisting with everything from cooking meals to coordinating venues and folding laundry, the night shelter’s volunteers have played a vital role in an operation which was named Wangaratta’s project of the year at the rural city’s 2022 Australia Day awards.

A training day is slated for June 5 at Victory Community

on Ryan Avenue, with sessions commencing from 12pm and 2pm respectively.

To volunteer with the shelter, contact wangnightshelter@ gmail.com or visit Wang Night Shelter on Facebook.

Community members can also donate to the cause by contributing to the shelter’s food accounts at Your Everyday Gourmet and La Bella Rocca, while a community layby for new mattresses has also been established at Adventure Camping and Fishing.

SHELTER SET: Eve Davies, Steve Le Poidevin and Di Duursma will play an important role in supporting the region’s at-risk population this winter.

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Strain on hospital not easing up REGIONAL health care services have been put through the ringer in the last two years, with recent staff shortages at Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) further stretching a workforce which has hardly had a chance to compose itself in the face of the COVID pandemic.

NHW have once again called for patience among the community, with more than 60 staff absent from work each day due to illness or leave causing delays to be felt through all aspects of the hospital in recent days.

With the region’s COVID-19 incidence rate remaining obstinately high, and the state’s first post-lockdown flu season being felt throughout the population, it’s imperative that resources are available to ensure health care providers are able to cope with an increase in demand.

Temporary measures have been put in place to manage the spike in patient presentations, and smaller rural hospitals are said to have been engaged to take care of patients who have been stabilised after initially attending Wangaratta base hospital.

But there’s no indication, particularly ahead of winter, that these challenges will only be faced on a temporary basis.

COVID-19 has continued to cement itself within the community, becoming increasingly commonplace among the population.

But despite restrictions having been largely relaxed, it hasn’t reduced the threat of the virus.

It’s quickly become apparent that longterm strategies are needed at state and federal level in order to ensure regional workforces can continue to support their communities without further threatening the welfare of a depleted workforce.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on our webpoll asking if commitments made during the federal election by whoever wins will be delivered.

Paul Crabb: Well , the LNP have reneged on so many promises over the past nine years , so expect them to continue in the same mode if elected . Labor’s commitment remains to be seen .

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Bobby Hutch: Promises Promises, heard it all before, I hate it when they say,If Elected, it sounds like bribery ...

Leslie Matthews: Did the LNP actually make any?

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Georgina Cusack: Oh well, looks like the neighbours will certainly hear our red wine bottle collection now as it will not be cushioned by cardboard.

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paying us then. Another bin we don’t need. Instead of massive green bins why not have a smaller one and provide compost bins for household food waste?

It would be better for our environment. A soft plastics bin would be more beneficial if they must provide extra bins.

Pam Gregory: Soft Plastic bin would be better than glass! Pretty sure everyone has much more plastic packaging than glass?

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Finding a way through loneliness, isolation LONELINESS is a growing epidemic impacting seniors across Australia with one in four older Australians identifying themselves as lonely.

Community organisation Inclusee is encouraging Australians who are feeling isolated or lonely to visit their new website (inclusee.org.au) to access the power of connection.

We’re a community organisation designed to combat loneliness particularly in the lives of senior Australians in remote and regional areas.

Inclusee is calling for participants who are over the age of 65, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over the age of 50, who feel they are at risk of social isolation and loneliness.

The service has been in operation for nearly 50 years, connecting qualified volunteers with older Australians who are in need of social interaction through face-to-face visits, telephone and digital catch ups.

The Inclusee programs are completely free for participants, though some eligibility conditions apply.

Volunteers get partnered with participants who have similar interests, and they meet at regular intervals over video.

We use video chat and a user-friendly mobile tablet to keep connected and create enjoyable experiences related to the interests of the individual.

The device is pre-configured with bespoke software designed to easily facilitate video chatting for those not already confident with mobile technology.

Inclusee is funded by various government grants including the Commonwealth Home Support Program and the Federal Community Visitors Scheme throughout the eastern states of Australia.

We are a community that encourages and empowers our participants to connect, learn new skills, join in on exciting events, as well as play games or learn about different cultures.

We offer a virtual community centre that is open 8am-5pm weekdays where participants bring a cuppa, connect with our volunteers and other participants and talk about everything and anything that they wish.

Inclusee has a range of online clubs and interest groups from learning to shop online to bingo, men’s shed, Greek culture club, and caters for travel enthusiasts and trivia buffs too.

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Is it time for a change of leadership for the Nationals at a federal level?

ARTS CONVERSATION: Meet artist Ralph Bristow and learn more about his practice, influences and ideas when he joins Rural City of Wangaratta manager arts culture and events Simone Nolan for a discussion in the foyer of the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre today, where his installation In The Realm of the Senses is on display. The opening will take place at 5.30pm and bookings can be made by calling 5722 0865. www.inclusee.org.au or call on 1800 287 687.

Rachael Cook, Inclusee CEO

High human cost of zero emissions THE apparent popularity of zero emissions 2050 with all these Independent candidates is alarming.

They are either unaware of the cost of these policies in human misery and suffering or they don’t care.

We see this misery in the way the Muslim Uighurs have been forced into camps and treated like slaves, forced to labour in the manufacture of solar panels and wind turbines.

As if this is not bad enough we come to children as young as 10 and 12 years old in the Congo involved in the mining of cobalt widely used in the manufacture of lithium batteries and renewables.

The conditions these children work under is beyond belief.

I have made the effort to see actual videos of how these children work, perhaps these Independents should do the same.

They might then find a worthier campaign to take up rather than zero emissions.

I have already written to Helen Haines on this subject and intend writing to all the successful Independents.

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Ewbie Doo @ewster Have been lucky enough to spend a fair bit of time up in Wangaratta and surrounds and it’s an interesting part of the world and some amazing people and Cathy McGowan was both respected and respectful. We have a lot of talent in the bush. Let’s use it.

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SHARING STORIES: Wangaratta Library’s children’s area was a hive of activity on Wednesday morning, as youngsters and their families and carers, enjoyed taking part in National Simultaneous Storytime. The annual event involves the same Australian book being read at the same time across the nation, and even internationally. This year’s selection was Josh Pyke’s ‘Family Tree’, and children who attended the library event and listened to children’s and youth services officer Tanya Hopper read the book also had the chance to take part in activities in keeping with the theme.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

DAZZLING DEBUT: Danzworx Danz Starz troupe who will be competing for the first time at Wangaratta Festival of Dance this year. Pictured are (top row from left) Isabelle Huhn, Audrey Wadley, Elsa Winter, Lexi Rees, Tahlia Palling, Erin Coulthard and Layla May; bottom row from left Holly Rees, Maisie Broomfield, Ava Long and Millie Johnson.

Dance festival continues this weekend THE annual Wangaratta Festival of Dance (WFOD) this weekend at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre as the 13 years and over competitors take to the stage today from 1pm to 10pm and Sunday from 9am to 6pm, with all troupes competing on Saturday from 9am to 9pm.

Local dance studio Danzworx owner Michelle Parisi said the Wangaratta Festival of Dance was important as it allowed our dancers to perform in front of their families and to keep the over 20-year event running in our community.

“It’s also important to support the festival’s vision of bringing young danc-

ers from other regions into Wangaratta,” Ms Parisi said.

“It’s important that our dancers get as much opportunity to perform with other talented dancers.

“And we love our local venue, and it’s in our town so no travelling.”

Despite the impact of COVID, she said her dancers to stay involved with representative teams practising over Zoom, in the park, at the Wangaratta turf club or at their studio.

“We were able to compete at eight competitions in 2021, including the WFOD main event in May and the WFOD mini competition in September,” Ms Parisi said.

“My favourite things

about events like WFOD is spending time with our lovely dancers and their mothers, watching all the hard work the teacher and dancer/s have put into a routine and see it come to life on stage and seeing other friends that own dance studios and those I have met through dance.”

She thanked the volunteers who work hard to put on this phenomenal event over the past years to showcase the talented young dancers we have in our community.

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Richard takes the reins

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THERE has been a changing of the guard at the Wangaratta Players, with Richard Grogan stepping up to the top job at the city’s amateur theatre group, following in the footsteps of its long serving president, Lorraine Monshing.

Mr Grogan was voted in as president at the Wangaratta Players annual general meeting during a milestone year for the long-running local theatre company, in its 70th year.

He said he and partner Kevin only moved to the Wangaratta region two years ago and they were invited to join the group by their friend, Lorraine.

Mr Grogan said having both been involved in theatre before, the pair was more than happy to join.

“Over time, I began to see an opportunity to continue working on the legacy already established over the seven decades it has been in existence, and to move it forward,” he said.

“There are folks who have been doing this for a long time and have put a tremendous amount of effort in, and it was simply time for a changeover and for someone else to take the reins.”

Mr Grogan said while he

NEW COMMITTEE: Leading the Wangaratta Players this year are president Richard Grogan, Peter Leonard, Gillian Leonard, Paul Walker, Kathy Holmes, Lexi Aivaliotis, Natalie Sullivan, Kirsty Woods, Maxine Webb, Bod Head, Joanne Pane and Kevin Adams. has never directed or “tread the boards”, he instead offers experience in a variety of roles garnered behind the scenes at a Sydney-based theatre company during time spent living in New South Wales.

He hopes being an allrounder - with experience in stage and production man-

agement as well as front-ofhouse - will hold him in good stead for what’s in store at the Wangaratta Players.

“Most importantly it’s about having a great committee and membership,” he said.

“Everyone brings a different skill set to the table and we’re all excited and

energised about the work we do (and have done in the past) to provide local theatre to the community.

“It doesn’t matter if you are stage manager, a director, a producer or whatever it may be - you can’t do that without having great people around you.”

Mr Grogan said the cur-

rent committee is a mix of old and new faces, which means there’s a good cross section of talented people.

He said the behind the scenes crew members have been invaluable this year, spending “endless hours” renovating the theatre foyer and building sets.

“When we did Catholic

Schoolgirls recently - our Sch first rs show in two years - the reaction from the audience rea was incredible,” he said.

“People were able to come and experience our wonderful new foyer, enjoy an excellent show staged by the cast and crew, and it was fantastic to see their joy.”

Mr Grogan said he’s looking forward to an exciting season of shows coming up, beginning with romantic comedy Same Time, Next Year which opens in June.

He said the group has also purchased a baby grand piano which will be used on set before taking its place in the foyer - and he thanked Touchstone Pianos for their support in installing it.

With the help of enthusiastic committee members the Players will also launch the Wangaratta Players Youth Group - or Youthies - which Mr Grogan says is what the community have been calling for.

“That fact we have new committee members and some who have been there for a while means we have a great balance - we can use the knowledge and experience from both, work together to bring new ideas to fruition and keep building on that,” he said.

“It will help to keep the enthusiasm up, keep us going and keep us moving forward with a great mix of people.”

Variety in Players’ program this year ROMANTIC comedy, magical music, family drama and more are coming to the theatre as part of the Wangaratta Players program for 2022 and 2023.

The local theatre company’s committee has released its line-up and it includes plenty of opportunities for local actors and backstage volunteers to get involved in a wide variety of shows which are sure to delight audiences.

Among the highlights are plays presented by first-time directors Natalie Sullivan and

Fiona Evans, who are taking on romantic comedy, with Bernard Slade’s Same Time, Next Year (opening in June) and Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park (in November).

One of the major productions this year will be the musical Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright, directed by Shane Douthie, which will open at the Stage Door Studio in September.

It’s described as a timeless and ultimately uplifting tale about finding your voice in a noisy world.

Auditions have commenced but there are still openings, particularly for a male aged 18-30 to play ‘Billy’, the shy but heroic love interest of Little Voice.

Newcomers are welcome, for more information contact Shane on 0490 340 966.

Next March there will be Six Characters Looking for an Author, an absurdist creation by Italian playwright Luigi Pirandello, directed

by Steve Thornycroft, which will be followed by the musical version of Ladies in Black, being staged at the

Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre in August next year, directed by Colette Quin.

There will also be When the Rain Stops Falling by Andrew Bovell and directed

by Christine Duff, which is described as a sprawling family drama spanning four generations.

To keep in touch with the Wangaratta Players program including how to get involved or purchase tickets, visit the group on Facebook or got to www.trybooking.com/ BXCQT.

FINE ROMANCE: Long time members Rick Harnwell and Alison Comensoli star in romantic comedy Same Time, Next Year which starts on June 3, opening the Wangaratta Players’ new season with a bang.

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Dutton “right person to lead Libs” PETER Dutton believes he is the right person to next lead the Liberal Party and is confident he can guide the coalition to win the next federal election.

Mr Dutton is the favourite to become the next opposition leader when the Liberals gather for a party room meeting next week.

While there have been suggestions the coalition would need to become more moderate to be more competitive, Mr Dutton said the party had to return to its roots.

“The Liberal Party has to

get back to being the Liberal Party and being the broad church,” he told Sydney radio 2GB on Thursday.

That meant making sure that it represented all Australians but with a particular focus on people in the suburbs.

“I’ve learnt a lot from the leaders I’ve served under and I believe we can win the next election, but there’s a lot of work between now and then.”

Mr Dutton made no apologies for his previous comments and rhetoric but said public perceptions of him being tough were because the

portfolios he was in were difficult.

“You get characterised by your enemies and those that don’t like you and on Twitter ... they’ll continue to characterise me in a way that they think will harm me,” he said.

“Look at who I am, I’m not going to change, I’ve got values that I believe very strongly.

“You’ve got to be a tough person to be the defence minister of this country.”

While Sussan Ley is widely tipped to become the deputy Liberal leader, Mr Dutton said

it would be for the party room to decide.

There were many “great candidates” for the role.

“There are a number who could serve very ably as deputy, we’re just working that out at the moment,” he said.

Outgoing prime minister Scott Morrison did not say who he wanted to see lead the Liberals, but indicated he would back the new team.

“I’m going to support the new leadership and the direction they’re taking, and I think you’ve always got to be true to your values, and I’ve

always sought to do that,” Mr Morrison told 2GB. Moderate Queensland MP Warren Entsch said Mr Dutton was very different to how he had been publicly portrayed in previous government roles.

“To suggest that somehow that he’s some sort of a rightwing, ultra right-wing person with no compassion is just not true,” he told ABC radio.

“The Peter Dutton I know is a thoroughly decent person.”

Andrew Constance, the Liberal candidate facing a tight contest for the NSW seat

BETTER CHANCE AWAITS: Refugees called on the Morrison government before the election to grant permanent visas to refugees.

of Gilmore, said the party needed to come together following the election loss.

“The Liberal Party is not about factions and two different streams of moderates and right wing ... it’s got to be about everyone,” he said.

“The Liberal Party exists for Australians ... not for ourselves but the community.”

Mr Dutton said while he had a good relationship with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, he promised he would hold the government to account.

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Refugees celebrate promise of a new home REFUGEES on temporary visas have celebrated the election result, in anticipation they will soon be able to call Australia their permanent home.

While the major parties promoted similar border policies during the campaign, Labor pledged to grant permanent visas to more than 19,000 refugees already in Australia who must otherwise keep reapplying to stay. Temporary visas allow them to work, but

prohibit them from bringing family members to Australia.

Afghan refugee Nimat Nazari, a member of the persecuted Hazara community, said he could now sleep soundly.

“I am very happy now; I hope my tension and uncertainty will be over soon,” said Mr Nazari, who has been on temporary arrangements for more than a decade.

“There are many people (like me) who have uncertain lives. A

hope exists now that we will have a future here.”

While the coalition had pledged not to send Afghans living in Australia back while the security situation remained dire, their longterm place in Australia was not assured.

There are more than 5000 Afghan asylum-seekers and refugees in Australia placed in temporary arrangements after arriving by boat.

Twitter hit with $US150m data privacy fine TWITTER will pay a $US150 million ($A211 million) penalty and put in new safeguards to settle federal regulators’ allegations the social platform failed to protect the privacy of users’ data over a six-year span.

The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission announced the settlement with Twitter on Wednesday.

The regulators allege Twitter violated a 2011 FTC order by deceiving users about how well it maintained and protected the privacy and security of their non-public contact information.

From May 2013 to September 2019, Twitter told users it was collecting their phone numbers and email addresses for purposes of account security.

But it failed to disclose it would also use the information to enable companies to send targeted online ads to users on the platform, the government alleged.

The regulators also alleged, in a federal lawsuit filed on Wednesday, that Twitter falsely claimed it complied with US privacy agreements with the European Union and Switzerland, which prohibit

companies from processing user information in ways that are at odds with purposes authorised by users.

“Twitter obtained data from users on the pretext of harnessing it for security purposes but then ended up also using the data to target users with ads,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said in a statement.

“This practice affected more than 140 million Twitter users, while boosting Twitter’s primary source of revenue.”

The San Francisco-based company has more than 229 million users around the world.

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The Taliban surged back to power in Afghanistan last year after two decades of fighting, prompting an unprecedented number of visa applications from individuals seeking resettlement.

Abdul Rezai, a 56-year-old who has been on temporary arrangements since 2012, said a permanent visa would allow him to bring his family to Australia.

“My daughter was four years old when I fled. Now she is 14 years

old; I did not see her grow up,” he said.

“I have not been with my family all these years. I visited them only once.”

Mr Rezai, a bricklayer, said he had helped build Australia.

“For the past 10 years, I have worked alongside Australian people. I paid tax. During the bushfire, I went to regional areas and volunteered to rebuild homes and farms ravaged by the fire,” he said. -AAP

Coal prices, floods push up power prices ELECTRICITY bills are set to rise for households and small business following a decision by the Australian Energy Regulator in the face of floods, the Ukraine war and coal plant outages.

The watchdog on Thursday released its final determination for the 2022/23 “default market offer” (DMO), which sets a safety net price and the reference point for customers to shop around.

The proposed default market offers for residential customers will be: NSW $1512 to $2092 (up 8.5 to 14.1 per cent); southeast Queensland $1620 (up 11.3 per cent); and

South Australia $1840 (up 7.2 per cent).

For business customers, the DMO will be: NSW $3782 to $4901 (up 10 to 19.7 per cent); southeast Queensland $3446 (up 12.8 per cent); and South Australia $4539 (up 5.7 per cent).

The AER said wholesale costs for retailers had risen by 41.4 per cent in NSW, 49.5 per cent in Queensland, and 11.8 per cent in South Australia.

This was driven by reductions in power generation resulting from unplanned outages and higher coal and gas prices, the slowing of

investment in new plants, and increasingly sharp highs and lows in demand.

The regulator said pressures had been compounded by the war in Ukraine, extreme weather in NSW and Queensland affecting coal supplies and electricity demand, and further unplanned outages at generators.

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Name your seat at new Galen performing arts centre

By SIMONE KERWIN WORKS are due to start by the end of this month on construction of Galen Catholic College’s new performing arts centre - and locals have the chance to be an enduring part of the school’s planned facility.

Community members will be invited to ‘sponsor’ one of the 208 chairs in the new theatre, with the $200 donations covering custom engraved plating attached to the back of the seats, enabling people to pay tribute to loved ones, or commemorate their own time as Galen students.

The building program also includes extension of the school’s stadium, which will double the college’s existing facility to two full courts, providing learning spaces to support the school’s PE/health and outdoor education programs.

This extension will include office space, as well as new student

bathrooms, with an existing change room block between the resources centre and stadium to be demolished as part of the works.

Construction of the new performing arts centre, which will be located close to the school’s car park off Park Crescent, will create an on-site performance space to cater for Galen’s productions, as well as providing three flexible learning spaces, including a lecture theatre for students and staff.

The multi-million dollar project is due for completion in June, 2023.

As well as adding to Galen’s learning facilities, the works are set to provide the Wangaratta community with additional sporting and community spaces.

Donations for the sponsorship can be made online at https:// www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ galen-theatre-chair-donationstickets-323540878477 or by contacting the college on 5721 6322.

WORKS TO START THIS MONTH: An artist’s impression of the new Galen Catholic College performing arts centre; construction of the centre and an extension of the school’s stadium is expected to begin shortly, and is due for completion in June next year.

Driver awareness a long road away

By RYAN MALCOLM WANGARATTA police officers have led the region’s efforts to curb pedestrian fatalities in line with a statewide day of action last week.

With pedestrian deaths across the state more than doubling as compared to the same time 12 months ago, local officers took to the streets as part of Road Safety Week, in an effort to promote improved driver

behaviour around the region’s city centres.

According to Wangaratta Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Colin Provan, some 16 driver offences were identified across the Wangaratta Police Service Area on Wednesday, with the region ranking sixth in Victoria for the number of breath tests undertaken by road users throughout the day.

According to Snr Sgt Provan, 73.6 per cent of the

region’s breath tests were undertaken by members of Wangaratta Police Station.

However, despite offering praise for the improved awareness of drivers around Wangaratta’s CBD pedestrian crossings in recent times, Snr Sgt Provan said the message still had some drivers to reach.

“I was crossing the street (at Baker Street pedestrian crossing) the following afternoon and a 4WD came bar-

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reling through and forced me to stop mid-stride,” he said.

“To be confronted with that after saying drivers had been taking more care, it was certainly disappointing.”

Wednesday’s national day of action came as the state’s pedestrian deaths swelled to 15 in 2022, prompting Assistant Commissioner road policing Glenn Weir to call for road users to take immediate action to address their driving behaviours.

“Pedestrian deaths have more than doubled on Victoria’s roads this year,” he said.

“We’re concerned this trend will continue as we head into the winter months when it gets darker earlier and visibility is reduced.

“Distraction has been a factor in several pedestrian deaths this year - too often people aren’t aware of their surroundings because they’re blasting music

through their headphones or absorbed with their mobile phone.

“We also need motorists to pay attention and be aware of pedestrians - drive so others survive, especially around built up and busy areas like schools and shopping strips - there are lower speed limits in these areas for a reason.

“They’re such simple steps but they could avoid a tragedy.”

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Forum for climate ready homes

By BRODIE EVERIST WANGARATTA Landcare and Sustainability Group are holding a community forum on developing homes and neighbourhoods for extreme weather and a changing climate on June 1.

Running from 5pm 8:15pm at the Gateway Hotel, 29-37 Ryley Street, the forum will cover designing and building climate-ready homes, renovating to improve liveability, and landscaping house blocks and streetscapes to manage extreme weather.

“There’s been a number of unprecedented natural disasters since 2019, with the fires and, more recently, the floods,” Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability president Russell Sully said.

CLIMATE RENOVATION: Pam Procter, pictured with Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability members Russell Sully and Ann Brain, is renovating her Wangaratta property for resilience in a changing climate.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling “These natural disasters are going to become a more frequent part of our climate - that’s going to impact upon our liveability and lifestyle,” he said.

“A lot of the parameters used to design our livings spaces and our houses are going to be stretched to the maximum.”

“The whole thinking behind this forum is what can we do?”

Luc Plowman, owner of a Beechworth-based sustainability and energy efficiency consulting company, and Brendan Collins, from energy infrastructure property group Lightwood Wodonga, will speak on building affordable climate-ready homes.

Geoff Lodge, CEO of GV Community Energy, will speak on renovating homes

Act Sgt Dosser said the woman had not been driving erratically, with officers only intercepting her due to the trailer not being roadworthy.

Representing herself in court, the defendant said she could not defend her actions.

“I don’t think stupidity is an excuse - there wasn’t one,” she said.

“I was never good at being naughty - I know everyone says it was only one time but it was only one time.

“Getting pulled over was the best scenario out of all of it.”

Magistrate Anne Goldsbrough said the woman needed to address her driving behaviour during her extended period of disqualification, and urged her to refrain from taking substances before taking to the road.

“Whilst tempted to place you on an adjourned undertaking not to breach it, I think we may be beyond that,” she said.

“That (drug driving) combination is unhealthy for you and a danger to the community.”

She fined the defendant $1500, and ordered the woman to serve a further 12 months off the road to run concurrently with her existing suspension.

A WOMAN has admitted she was “never good at being naughty”, after she was intercepted drink driving an unregistered vehicle only a month after having her driver’s licence suspended for four years.

Appearing via WebeX at Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday, the defendant pleaded guilty to a series of driving charges, having been intercepted by police in February last year.

According to police prosecutor Acting Sergeant Heath Dosser, police had been attending a fallen tree on Wangaratta-Yarrawonga Road near Killawarra at approximately 8:20pm, when they spotted a Toyota wagon towing a trailer with faulty rear lights.

Upon intercepting the vehicle, Act Sgt Dosser said officers found the vehicle had last been registered in 2019, while the trailer it was attempting to tow was not found to be displaying a number plate.

A subsequent breath test of the female driver saw her record a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.064.

An investigation into the accused’s licence status found she had appeared in court only a month prior, when she was disqualified for four years following a drug driving charge.

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Countdown to opening of Same Time, Next Year WANGARATTA Players are excited to present their first production in some time, with romantic comedy Same Time, Next Year set to open at the Stage Door Studio next week.

After seeing the movie of the same name over a decade ago, Wangaratta actor Natalie Sullivan promptly purchased the script with the intention to one day either direct or perform in it.

As the years flew by, the script and Natalie’s notes on the play got tucked away for another day, but they have now been given life in what will be her directorial debut.

A former assistant director and stage manager with experience in lighting, sound, costumes and choreography everything needed to build a show - Natalie is pleased to be presenting a play which has

held a place in her heart for so many years.

The screenplay by Bernard Slade was first performed in 1975 in New York and a screenplay for the romantic comedy-drama was written in 1978.

It became a popular film starring Alan Alda as George and Ellen Burstyn as Doris.

Now the show is in the final stages of rehearsal by the Wangaratta Players, with opening night on Friday, June 3 and a run of six performances scheduled.

The stars of the local show are Alison Comensoli as Doris and Rick Harnwell as George - both Wangaratta locals and a real-life couple with many years of experience in theatre.

The play tells the story of Doris, a young housewife from Oakland, and George,

an accountant from New Jersey, who meet by chance at a rural California inn and embark on an affair that brings them together on the same weekend, in the same place, for the next 26 years.

As time passes, events in their personal lives impact their special once-a-year romance in this heart-warming, romantic comedy.

Wangaratta Players president Richard Grogan said the group was excited to see rehearsals back at the beautifully refurbished Stage Door Studio, and look forward to welcoming patrons to see what is a wonderful show.

“We encourage everyone to support their local theatre group - this is a show not to be missed,” he said.

Tickets can be purchased at Trybooking trybooking. com/BXCQT.

ROMANTIC COMEDY: Rick Harnwell and Alison Comensoli star as George and Doris in the Wangaratta Players’ production, Same Time, Next Year, which opens at the Stage Door Studio next week.

Return yourself to Wangaratta Library WANGARATTA Library is part of a statewide campaign to promote library services following the easing of pandemic restrictions.

Return Yourself to the Library was developed to help public libraries around Victoria promote their service as a valuable community facility that is safe for users after the pandemic.

“Here at Wangaratta Library, we were excited to be one of10 libraries in the state chosen as a filming venue for Public Libraries Victoria’s Return Yourself to the Library Campaign,” Loueen Twyford, Wangaratta Library coordinator said.

“For the filming we showcased a range of library events that highlight how Wangaratta Library connects with our community.

“Our library offers spaces for groups as diverse as the Sit, Knit and Crochet group, through to the very active and energising Dungeons and Dragons weekly gathering or the genealogical connections offered by the Wangaratta Family History group.”

“At Wangaratta Library there are also plenty of opportunities to meet informally and chat over

LOVING THE LIBRARY: Wangaratta Library staff Tanya Hopper, Loueen Twyford, Peyton Williams and Bonnie Woodrow. magazines and newspapers, as well as viewing various community-based exhibitions in the Bainz Gallery and the chance for families to enjoy the separate children’s area.

“There really is something for everyone here and we were able to showcase that in the Return Yourself

to the Library Campaign video.”

The campaign features a series of social media videos released weekly, from Tuesday, March 29.

The video showing the Wangaratta Library is scheduled in the second last week of the campaign, on Tuesday, May 31 and will be posted on the library

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By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE WANGARATTA’S Rural Australian’s for Refugees branch is inviting the community to enjoy a Feast for Freedom this weekend.

Member Bern Fraser said there was still a large amount of support being shown in the local community, with 13 people coming together from around the region at the recent vigil on May 6 and 190 positive responses from the public.

The feast, hosted by the Anglican Parish Council, will raise funds for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) and attendees are invited to bring a meal and a short story to share from their ancestral cultural heritage and arrival in Australia.

Entry is free with a donation for the ASRC which will support refugees and asylum seekers released from detention.

“While most politicians, candidates and mainstream media have said little about refugees and asylum seekers, supporters are working together to spotlight the need for compassionate Australian policies and secure visas for those in desperate need,” Bern said.

“Targeted violence against Hazara communities and children in Afghanistan from both the Taliban and ISIS has escalated and Afghan women’s basic human rights and freedom completely denied.

“Over 71 vulnerable Afghan families; men, women and children sponsored by Australians in the RAR led program, are still waiting for humanitarian visas, many still in hiding after execution threats from the Taliban.

“With minimal support from the Australian government, people released from detention struggle to survive, depending on generosity and support from not for profit organisations, advocacy and community groups.”

The next vigil will be held on Friday, June 3 from 4-5pm at 117 Murphy St Wangaratta.

The Feast for Freedom will be held this Sunday, May 29 from 11.45 am- .30pm at St Michael’s Church Hall, O’Leary Street, Wangaratta.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND Meet Ralph Bristow in foyer gallery

BOTANICAL WONDER: A new exhibition of paintings by local artist Sian Lim which are inspired by the changing seasons has opened at the Art Gallery on Ovens, in the laneway off Murphy Street.

Sian’s beautiful artwork captures the kaleidoscope of colours to be found throughout the year in the region’s landscape and close to home in our own gardens. An official opening celebration will be held at the gallery tomorrow from 1pm until 3pm, with the exhibition open today and Monday from 10am until 4pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm and all are welcome.

Seasons will run until June 6. Read more about Sian Lim and her artistic practice in Across the Arts in Monday’s Chronicle.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

AN exhibition or artwork by Ralph Bristow called “In the Realm of Senses” is being held in the foyer of the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre until June 29.

An official opening and talk featuring the artist in conversation with the Rural City of Wangaratta’s Simone Nolan will be held today from 5.30pm to 7pm, where they will discuss his work and practice.

All are welcome, with bookings online at www.wangarattaartgallery. com.au or 5722 0865.

Local spotlight walk and talk DISCOVER what the lives of fascinating nocturnal native animals look like during a Spotlight Walk and Talk being held tonight from 6pm, leaving from the Wangaratta Bowls Club.

Presented by the Rural City of Wangaratta with Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability, all are invited to take a walk through local bushland and see these animals in their habitats.

The event is free but reservations are required at www.events.humanitix.com/ spotlight-walk-and-talk or email environment@wangaratta.vic. gov.au for more information.

Road Safety School Open Day COME and enjoy a free family fun day at the Lions Road Safety School in Ryan Avenue tomorrow to raise awareness about the facility.

Families can bring their children and their bikes between 10am and 2pm for a ride on the track, enjoy the jumping castle and have their faces painted, with a complimentary sausage sizzle throughout the day.

The event is designed to raise awareness of the facility being available for children’s parties and family get-togethers.

Historic racing at Winton VINTAGE cars, motorcycles and sidecars will hit the track at Winton Motor Raceway this weekend for the 45th Historic Winton.

Enjoy a weekend of non-stop racing featuring over 400 historic racing cars and motorbikes from the 1920s to the 1980s as well as a huge array of veteran, vintage, rare and unusual vehicles on display.

With market stalls, displays and more, tickets are available at www. historicwinton.org or the Historic Winton Facebook page.

Entry is free with competition starting at 9am and the committee encourages people to come along and support these dancers in their chosen sport.

Milawa Hall market tomorrow THE Milawa Hall market, a country market in the heart of Milawa which has a strong focus on locally produced goods and wares, will be held tomorrow from 9am until 12.30pm.

Browse a diverse range of stalls wiithin the hall, with funds raised going towards upkeep and improvements at the hall.

Wangaratta Festival of Dance continues Wilam Biik in YOUNG dancers from across the Wangaratta region will take to the stage at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre this weekend for the final events in the annual Wangaratta Festival of Dance.

Weekend two will include competition for dancers 13 years and over will take place on Friday and on Sunday, with “all troupes” set to compete on Saturday.

AN exhibition which celebrates Wilam Biik (or home country in the Woiwurrung language) and how the First Peoples connect with it, is open at the Wangaratta Art Gallery.

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After the recent marriage equality debates, the discussions regarding LGBTQI children and teaching staff being expelled from religious schools because of their sexuality and more, discrimination against the community never seems far from public discussion and media attention.

Jones’ work explores the constant and continuous scrutiny focused on the LGBTQI world and it will be on display until June 2.

Chooks exhibition at Bainz Gallery SEE an exhibition of artworks

by Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance members, the Peechelba Machine Embroidery Group and members of Embroiders Guild Victoria North Eastern Group in the Bainz Gallery at the Wangaratta Library.

Including textile works and paintings inspired by the humble chook and including “Super Chook”

by Julie Wiskin, the exhibition will run during April and May and entry is free.

Wangaratta community market BUYERS and sellers are welcome to browse the Wangaratta community market which is held every Sunday at Avian Park in Newman Street.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY NOCTURNAL NOISEMAKER: A pair of Southern Boobook Owls.

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By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS ONE of this region’s most common night birds is the Southern Boobook Owl, which is best recognized by its characteristic call.

It sounds like “boobook” or “morepork”, sometimes repeated incessantly, occasionally for hours on end.

Southern Boobooks are seen in most wooded habitats throughout our district, often perched on an open branch or tree-top.

The Southern Boobook is the smallest and most common owl in Australia.

It is identified by its plumage, which is dark chocolate-brown above and rufous-brown below, heavily

streaked and spotted with white.

The bill is grey with a darker tip, and the feet are grey or yellow.

The facial disc is chocolate brown and the eyes are large and yellowish.

Young Southern Boobooks are almost entirely white below, with conspicuous dark brown facial discs.

The similar looking Barking Owl is larger, more robust and has fierce bright yellow eyes compared to the Boobook.

Like other owl species,

the Southern Boobook is nocturnal.

Southern Boobooks are found throughout Australia and Tasmania, and a closely related species are found in New Zealand, New Guinea and Indonesia.

The Southern Boobook feeds on insects and small mammals, including mice and rats.

Feeding takes place mostly at night but some afternoon and morning activity may occur, especially on gloomy days.

Most prey is detected by listening and watching from a suitable tall perch.

Once detected, flying prey, such as moths and small bats, are seized in mid-air, while ground-dwelling prey animals are pounced upon.

The Southern Boobook’s nest in tree hollows, which are usually sparsely lined with wood flakes, leaves and small twigs, but may be left bare.

Only the female incubates the eggs, but both sexes, and sometimes a second female helper, feed the young.

If the species is seen during the day, it is usually roosting among dense foliage, being badgered by various small birds.

At night, boobooks hunt insects, small mammals and small birds at roost, usually by pouncing onto prey from a perch, or by striking on fluttering wings.

Around towns they are most commonly observed during the warmer months when night moths are abundant.

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The power of parkour THE sounds of excited children, teenagers and families filled the green surrounds of Apex Park last Friday night as the Rural City of Wangaratta officially opened the Wangaratta Parkour Park.

With a course that includes mixed high bars, long climbing area and concrete vault walls, there is a section for all skill levels designated by either green ( junior zone) blue (intermediate zone) or red (advanced).

The food and coffee vans helped parents keep their strength up and for those children less inclined to try the parkour equipment, there was face painting and a climbing wall.

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THANKS DAD: Daniel White with children Bobby and Pippa.

ALL TOGETHER: Children and young people of all ages were on hand to test out the equipment at the opening.

STEADY: Tristan Scott, Toby Pearson and Maya McKay concentrate on MATES: Connor Gambold and Blake Winslade were making their way across. happy to pose for a photo together.

FAMILY TIME: Sunshine, Leo, Eve, Jacob and Maya McKay enjoyed checking out the new parkour park on Friday night together.

MADE IT: Zac McGeehan jumps from one post to the next.

FOCUSED: Finn Kennedy holds tight as he makes his way along the bar.

It’s time to exercise right

By BRODIE EVERIST

“This week we want to shine a light on how exercise can transform many aspects of people’s health and wellbeing,” Ms Hobson Powell said.

“Everyone, especially those living with a chronic condition, injury, or who are getting older, should feel confident to exercise.”

Event director of Wangaratta Parkrun, Graeme Blanch, said their weekly run demonstrates the benefits of regular exercise, and is a great way to socialise.

“It’s a great community event and gets people together even if it’s just for a walk and coffee afterwards,” Mr Blanch said.

“People often think, ‘I

EXERCISE and Sport Australia (ESSA) launched their annual campaign ‘Exercise Right Week’ on Monday, aiming to get Australians more active and receiving healthy exercise advice.

This year’s theme - ‘exercise for the right reasons’ - attempts to shift dialog around exercise away from weight loss, and onto the physical, mental, and social health benefits of being active.

“There are so many reasons to exercise that have nothing to do with the number on the scale”, ESSA chief executive officer Anita Hobson-Powell said.

RUNNING START: Many people get involved in Wangaratta Parkrun for the social benefits, said event director Graeme Blanch.

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As part of a wider Parkrun Australia promotion, the event is now being advertised in three medical practices in Wangaratta, according to Mr Blanch.

Wangaratta parkrun runs every Saturday at 8am, starting in Apex Park and following the Ovens River.

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Macca’s launches hiring blitz

By KURT HICKLING THE iconic Golden Arches is launching a one day hiring blitz in Victoria with 5000 jobs available across restaurants in the state.

From 9am to 6pm tomorrow (Saturday, May 28), anyone eligible to work in Victoria can walk into any of the 260 restaurants across the state and secure a 5-minute job interview.

The hiring blitz will give potential employees the opportunity to meet with a hiring manager instantly, without having to submit an application.

Tully Lyster, local Wangaratta McDonald’s licensee,

started his career with McDonald’s as a crew person over 29 years ago before becoming a licensee.

“Macca’s is an exciting place to work that provides great skills and training, incredible career opportunities and a supportive and flexible culture,” he said.

“We are running the hiring blitz to help us connect with potential employees across the region who may be looking for casual, part time or full-time work.

“Our restaurants are actively hiring people of all ages and experience levels across a variety of crew, management, barista and maintenance roles.

“We are passionate about providing our people with on-the-job skills and learning experiences, as well as the opportunity to pursue externally recognised training courses while they’re working with us.

“Whether you are looking to pick up some casual work or embark on a career with Macca’s, we would love to meet you in restaurants this Saturday,” he said.

With a workforce of over 28,000 people across its 260 restaurants in Victoria, Macca’s is one of the largest employers in the state and across the country.

Deepak Gaba, operations supervisor at McDonald’s

Wangaratta, said Macca’s is a great place to develop important professional skills and make lifelong friendships.

“During my 15 years with Macca’s I have progressed from crew person to restaurant manager, and now operations supervisor across Tully’s North East Restaurants”, he said.

“I had the opportunity to study a certificate III in retail, and McDonalds management courses which helped me pursue a career in management.

“Macca’s provides employees with the flexibility to work the days and times that suit them and I really enjoy the social culture, including our team bonding events and the

company wide convention that occurs every year.

“We can’t wait to meet potential new employees on Saturday, May 28”.

While the one day hiring blitz encourages people to walk into Macca’s for an interview on the spot, McDonald’s is hiring all year round.

For more information about working at McDonald’s or to apply for a role, please visit https://careers. mcdonalds.com/australia.

You must be 15 years and over to be eligible to work at McDonald’s in Victoria.

Anyone under the age of 18 years old will need to seek parent or guardian consent to be employed.

Try out pickleball today at the WISAC

Million Paws Walk a huge success

By KURT HICKLING LAST Sunday was a huge success for the Million Paws Walk which was held at the Wangaratta showgrounds on the weekend.

The weather was perfect and attracted many to the event.

More than 80 dogs and their owners turned out with to help raise vital funds for the RSPCA. Nicole Oats, RSPCA Wangaratta foster coordinator, was delighted with the response after two years without the event due to COVID. “RSPCA Wangaratta are so pleased with the number of people who turned out with their furry friends in support of such a worthy and important cause,” she said.

“We ran a raffle and raised over $300 with some fantastic prizes on offer.

“Thank you to the Wangaratta Kennel and Obedience Dog Club for the use of their grounds and supply of yummy scones and sausage sizzle.”

Although the Paws Walk is over, you can still make a donation to the RSPCA anytime from as little as $2 which is tax deductible.

PATHWAY TO A CAREER: Deepak Gaba, operations supervisor at McDonald’s Wangaratta began his career there 15 years ago as a crew person.

HAPPY POOCH: Over 80 dogs banded together for a walk to raise money for the RSPCA.

WANGARATTA Pickleball Club will be hosting a tryout day this afternoon from 4:30-7:30pm at the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre (WISAC).

All equipment is supplied and club members will be there to introduce people to the sport.

Club president Bryan Wilson said pickleball, a combination of tennis, badminton and table tennis, caters to all abilities and ages, and can be both competitive and social.

“It’s a sport where everyone can get together and enjoy themselves,” he said.

The club also plays at WISAC on Tuesday mornings at 9:30am and Friday afternoons at 5:30pm, as well as on Sunday afternoons at 1pm at the Wangaratta Club, 4 Victoria Parade, Wangaratta.

The club formed in 2019 and has recently received grants from the Victorian Government and the Rural City of Wangaratta to increase awareness of the game.

Mr Wilson said pickleball is growing in popularity in Wangaratta and the club recently visited local high schools to introduce students to the game.

The Wangaratta Club will also host the ‘Battle of the Borders’ tournament on June 11 and 12 at WISAC, where top Victorian and New South Wales players play against each other over the two days.

Spectators are invited to attend.

For more information go to wangaratta-pickleball. com.au or find them on Facebook.

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By STEVE KELLY Friday, May 25, 2012

MUSIC TO THEIR EARS: Community Leadership Challenge (CLC) project members (from back, left) Benjamin Redfern, Stella Webster, Tara Condron, Aaron Monshing; (front) Braydon Nelson and Matt Hood.

PHOTO: Cheryl Browne

Local students are using music to help others counter depression and anxiety.

Wangaratta High School (WHS) year nine students Stella Webster and Tara Condron have been surveying the public on what music means to them.

It’s part of their Community Leadership Challenge (CLC) project that will culminate with a youth concert in October.

“The surveys were to see what people think about music and how it affects them,” Stella said.

“It’s great to get people’s opinions and talk to them on a personal level, because people can relate to music even when they have differences, such as age.”

The girls, who both have musical backgrounds, have the support of Beyond Blue and they will make a video on how music helps people with depression and hard times.

The October Rock Academy concert will be held at Merriwa Park on Friday, October 5 and proceeds will go towards creating more music programs.

Tara said people have been saying they want more live music, as it helps them come together and break

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“It doesn’t matter what background people come from, music makes them feel good about themselves,” she said.

Northern Rivers Music Academy in Wangaratta has been assisting the girls.

Academy member Aaron Monshing said music programs empower people and give inspiration when people might be struggling with depression and anxiety.

“I came to Northern Rivers a year ago and it turned me around a lot, as I used to have problems with confidence,” he said.

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Laceby Clearing Sale Saturday 11th June, commencing 9.00am A/c G & S McIntyre (Property Sold) – “Kingswell Park” 531 Snow Road, Laceby Farm Plant & Machinery; Deutz-Fahr M600 130/143hp 6 cylinder 4 wheel assist Trima Loader 1300 hours 4in1 bucket, New Holland TM150 150hp 4 wheel assist Kerfab loader 8ft bucket, Valtra N82 82hp 4 wheel assist Valtra loader 6ft bucket 3403hrs, Landaco Spreader T60 with scales(as new), Vicon RV 1601 bale pack(bale/ wrapper) 4000ltr 40ft Gold Acres boom spray , Kverneland Centre pull 12ft mower Conditioner(Taarup 4.232CT) contractors model, 1967 Oshkosh Prime Mover with hydraulic pack(Excellent condition), Vermeer Twin Roller Bar V Rake, Connor Shea Napier Seeder 18 Tyne with disc coulter super & seed box loading platform, Yamaha Kodiak 450 4WD 419hrs , Honda Bison 500cc side by side recently rebuilt, Bedford Isuzu 2m tipper (unregistered), Vaughan travelling irrigator 8m boom, 1961 9G Chamberlin, 20ft Einbock PneumaticBox air seeder, Lely Roterra 350-35(3.5 mt), loader mount trencher & auger hydraulically driven, home made super spreader hydraulic spinners, Keltec Bale Slicer, Knucky round bale feed out cart with rear loader, As new Farm Force post driver with linkage side shift,12ft pasture harrows, PTO rear mount post hole borer, diesel tank on stand, Nelson silo rust damage, 12ft diamond harrows, set big bale forks, 3pin standard forks, 8inch flume pump rear mount PTO, 6ft heavy duty slasher, Superior 8ft slasher, 2x set Uni grip silage grabs, 40th tri-axel trailer McGraw steel floor, 28 ft non-bruise cattle crate(with horse side door & ramp), 14mtr bogy aluminium tipper with load protection cover, 7ft Rock Bucket (new),Honda Beef Steel post driver, 34ft+ Alum Ext Ladder, Walters hand wire winder, 4 Screw Jacks (16mmHex) 500mm stroke, various different size farm gates, various farming tools, wire

A RARITY indeed is this outstanding farming/lifestyle property on the Great Alpine Road, just minutes from Wangaratta.

‘Kentpark’ comprises 164 acres (66.4ha) which has dual road frontages and exceptional improvements.

It was developed as part of the Nattai River Welsh Mountain stud based at Avenel.

Its 14 independently bore watered paddocks have excellent fencing with electric backup.

A light filled cosy cottage in an established garden comes with two 31,700 li-

All Euro hitch loaders and attachments.

Antiques 1947 Mk IV Jaguar completely refurbished in excellent condition running/registered.

Outside Entries Welcome Some pictures available for viewing at www.corcoranparker.com.au or on our Facebook Page.

Terms of Sale: EFT, Cash or approved cheque on day of sale, I.D required: Bidding number system will apply.

For further details contact: Vendor: Geoff 0409 350 409 or Agent: Reiley 0455 550 625

"Experience and Reputation" 750

WANGARATTA STORE CATTLE SALE

‘Kentpark’ 164 acres ( 66.4hs) auctioned on site – 893 Great Alpine Rd, Tarrawingee, on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 10:30am tre domestic water supply tanks.

Farm structures include cattle yards and a heavy framed shed with power, light and water connected.

Five excellent horse boxes with wash bay are also in the shed which is 60 per cent paved.

‘Kentpark’ is minutes to Tarrawingee and close to Myrtleford, Bright and Beechworth with frontage to the main North East Victoria tourist road to the Alps and Gippsland.

‘Kentpark’ will be auctioned on-site

by Morris Bros Real Estate on Saturday, June 25 at 10.30am.

750

FRIDAY 3rd June 2022 – 10:30am 750 LOCALLY BRED CATTLE GROWN CATTLE P & A Hogan- Greta (CP) 8 Friesian steers 18 months old bucket reared YOUNG CATTLE BJ Evans – Oxley Flats (ELD) 18 Simmental Steers 10 months VB WEANED RE Mason – Wang South (ELD) 12 Shorthorn Steers 9-10 months VB Weaned Vacc 5 Shorthorn Heifers 9-10 months VB Weaned Vacc A Guerra (AWN) 12 Poll Hereford Steers 8-9 months 6 Poll Hereford Heifers 8-9 months

R & J Zani – Rutherglen (AWN) 15 Angus M/Sex 10-12 months GFO ‘Witherswood Blood’ NJ Blewett – Mudgegonga (AWN) 15 Limousin M/Sex 8-10 months 5-in-1 x2 Cydectin GFO ‘Chateau Blood’ WH, GM & SW Swinburne – Cheshunt (AWN) 9 Angus Heifers 12 months Weaned Woolshed Valley Meats – Beechworth (AWN) 7 Friesian Steers 7-8 months Bucket Reared

RA Beattie – Laceby (AWN) 6 Angus M/Sex 8-9 months JH & TM Parton – Benalla (AWN) 6 Angus Steers 8-9 months ‘Riga & Standon Rock Blood’ Weaned JOINED / COWS & CALVES BL Ford – Kialla (AWN) 28 Angus x Friesian X Heifers Aug/Sept 2020 drop PTIC to ‘Merribrook’ Angus to commence calving Aug/Sept 2022 Extremely Quiet VB

Contact the Selling Agents: AWN now operating Phone: Peter Dargan in saleyards 0436 474 250

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

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

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Opportunity On Vernon 2 Vernon Road • Neat & tidy 3 bedroom solid brick home • Ensuite to main bedroom including split system & built-in robe • Light & bright kitchen/dining area with dishwasher & gas cooking • Gas heating and split systems cooling for all year round comfort • Double garage, single carport, caravan or boat storage space & side yard access • Well-established gardens all set on 671m2 approx. allotment

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The Perfect Start Or Investment 34 Taylor Street • 3 bedroom brick veneer home in a classic West End location • Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher & ample storage • Generous sized lounge room with split system air conditioner • Updated bathroom with separate bath & shower • Master bedroom featuring split system air conditioner, ceiling fan & built in robe

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Privacy & Tranquility 2 O’Callaghan Drive • A quality home situated in a very desirable location enjoying a tranquil creek aspect • Featuring 3 large bedrooms with BIR (ensuite & WIR to master) • North facing formal lounge room with stunning vaulted timber ceiling & adjoining formal dining room • Open plan kitchen, meals/dining & family room • Double garage plus large brick shed/workshop with extra height perfect for a tall caravan, boat or trailer

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Perfect Family Home 40 Williams Road • Superbly located family home in the West End, set on a 699m2 approx. low maintenance allotment • Master bedroom with ensuite, additional three bedrooms also with built in robes • Open plan kitchen & dining with gas cooking and dishwasher • Large family room opens onto paved outdoor area • Main bathroom with bath, separate shower and toilet

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FOR SALE $540,000

FOR SALE $750,000

FOR SALE $595,000

WEB ID 3466064

WEB ID 3471023

WEB ID 3468587

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COMMERCIAL SALE

Central Stunner 7 Vernon Road • Perfectly positioned in a sought after central location is this stunning 5 bedroom family home that is only a 10min walk to the CBD • Walking through the front gate you are greeted by established landscaped gardens & a facade to fall in love with • Functional kitchen with large island bench, electric cooking & ample storage • Formal living room featuring polished timber floorboards & ornate fireplace plus a separate open plan living space

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Four Bedrooms In The West End 5 Brodie Street • Well maintained 4 bedroom brick veneer family home in the West End • Spacious kitchen with adjoining meals, dining area & living area • Separate formal lounge with split system cooling & heating • Undercover outdoor area • BIR’s to all bedrooms plus ensuite to the master • Double garage, single carport with separate storage room

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Country Family Home With Fabulous Views 47 Blackboy Lane, Glenrowan • Family size home on 4.11Ha (approximately 10 Ac) situated in Hamilton Park, Glenrowan.

• Five bedrooms or 4 bedroom plus study.

• Large master bedroom includes updated ensuite & walk in robe.

• 9 foot high ceilings with open-plan living and ample storage.

• Combustion heater & split systems throughout for all year round comfort.

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FOR SALE $585,000

FOR SALE $990,000

WEB ID 3470471

WEB ID 3470395

WEB ID 3468078

BUSINESS SALE

BUSINESS SALE

Live & Work In Tourist Town 39 Gladstone Street, Glenrowan • Unique opportunity to reside & run a business under one roof • Located on Ned Kelly tourism business strip • Neat & tidy 2 bedroom residence with views to Mt Glenrowan • Part of the building currently a cafe but could suit any business • Cafe plant & equipment available for purchase (plus GST) • Regional 50% staff duty concession available

FOR SALE $365,000 WIWO No GST on freehold. GST on plant and equipment.

WEB ID 3439848

Market Commentary Following the recent federal election, along with the impact of a pandemic and monitoring current market conditions, it appears that real estate values throughout Australia may be set for a market reversal. Moving forward, days on market for properties will likely be longer than what they have been in recent times.

Edgar’s Books & News 55 Murphy Street

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The regions most prominent newsagent and independent book shop.

Edgar’s Books & News (formerly Edgars Newsagency) first opened its doors in 1939 in Wangaratta and soon became one of the town’s most prominent news and meeting places.

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Appin Street Bakery

Turnover in excess of $2,000,000 Profits to owners in excess of $300,000 Secure lease in place High foot traffic location with great accessibility Front and rear access to the shop Shop area of 269m2

• Profitable independent bakery for sale in Northeast Victoria.

• Profits to owner averaging over $250k for the last 3 years with turnover exceeding $1M. • Established business that has been operating almost 30 years, 18 years under current ownership • Long lease in place with options • Over 1 tonne of flour used weekly • Excellent repeating monthly revenue of over $90k • Extensive plant & equipment & delivery vehicle included

FOR SALE $350,000 + SAV

FOR SALE $540,000 + SAV

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Statistics tell us that dwelling values in many regional areas have outstripped capital city growth by more than 8% in the financial year to April 2022. The Rural City of Wangaratta prices have escalated by 8.6% since the previous quarter (source REIV).

Locally, we are still seeing demand from buyers relocating from capital cities and surrounding districts wishing to make the switch often for lifestyle and family reasons. Added to this is the flexibility for many people to work from home, rather than a city based office.

Demand may be sustained a little longer in our region due to the continued lack of available selling stock for prospective buyers to purchase. This covers all aspects of the real estate spectrum – namely land, residential, lifestyle, rural, commercial and industrial property.

If you wish to remain current and up-to-date with the real estate market, please contact one of our team members.

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CRUISER WITH LOCAL HISTORY IN THE LAND OF OZ

■ MADE FOR OZ: The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series stands the test of time

By DEREK OGDEN THE Land Cruiser (aka LandCruiser) wagon first chiseled its way into the Australian psyche during the development of the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme in the 1950s.

Now, 60 years later, the latest version of the iconic Toyota 4x4, the 300 Series, hangs on firmly to its exalted position in the pantheon of the large off-roader, paralleling a Henry Moore statue in the art world.

There’s still a local link, with the owners of the upperend variants able to take advantage of Toyota’s MultiTerrain Select system, which was developed Down Under with reference to Australian widely varying on and offroad conditions.

The new Land Cruiser also includes two new flagship variants, with the luxury Sahara ZX and the off-roadfocused GR Sport joining the core GX, GXL, VX and Sahara.

Major upgrades include a new 3.3-litre V6 twin-turbo diesel engine, a new exterior design underpinned by the Toyota New Global Architecture platform and advanced driver assistance technologies to provide superb onroad performance and unmatched off-road capability.

Prices range from $89,990, plus on-road costs for the entry-level GX and top out at $138,790 for the Sahara ZX. Premium paint is a $675 add-on. The GXL on test tips the scales into six figures at $101,790.

For the first time on Land Cruiser, the Toyota Service Advantage has been extended from three years / 60,000 km to five years / 100,000 km, providing customers with

capped-price servicing for their first 10 services at $375 each. Intervals are every six months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.

Owners are able to extend their warranty on the engine and driveline to seven years by sticking to the service schedule.

STYLING Newly constructed from the ground up, the 300 Series extends Land Cruiser’s long-standing statuesque stance in the big 4x4 market segment, combining trademark features with new, powerful styling.

From the front, new Land Cruiser pays homage to its heritage through its wide, horizontal grille, flanked by slimline headlights, both set higher than the previous model to avoid damage when off road. The front bumper is more rounded.

In profile the cabin is set further back in line with early generations of the vehicle, the rear bumper curves more steeply upwards to improve off-road ability, while the whole rear end is tapered for better aerodynamics.

Rear lights are arranged horizontally in a new aluminium hatch. The GXL rolls on unique 18-inch six-spoke alloy wheels.

INTERIOR Along with the significant upgrade in features and technology, the Land Cruiser’s cabin has been extensively soundproofed to ensure occupants travel in quiet comfort, while the top of the console box, driver and front passenger kneepads and lower length on the centre console are all upholstered in soft-touch materials.

The GXL test car joins

the flagship VX and Sahara in offering seating for seven occupants. The third row makes room for 1004 litres of luggage and seating for five when it is stowed away in the floor, with up to 1967 litres with both rear rows folded.

Storage includes a dualopening centre console storage box, centre storage tray / box, overhead sunglasses holder, glovebox and a range of door bins and cupholders capable of holding 750 ml bottles.

per 100 km.

The test vehicle recorded 11.7 litres per 100 kilometres in city and suburbs, and 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres on the open road.

INFOTAINMENT Information and entertainment are provided by a 9-inch display with a sixspeaker audio system.

The new multimedia system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and features Bluetooth connectivity, AM / FM / DAB+ radio and voice recognition.

Sadly, sat nav and CD / DVD are absent from GXL while all variants bar the entry-level GX feature Qi wireless phone charging7. Two USB terminals and a 12V socket allow further charging options.

SAFETY All Land Cruisers take in the latest Toyota Safety Sense technologies including autonomous emergency braking pre-collision safety with daytime cyclist and oncoming vehicle detection, night-time pedestrian detection, intersection turn assist and steering assist.

Active cruise control now offers curve speed reduction, while road sign assist, and on VX grades and above, lane trace assist with steering wheel vibration, have been introduced for the first time.

Other safety features on all grades include automatic high beam, reversing camera and 10 airbags. New Toyota Connected Services offers enhanced safety and security with automatic assistance in the event of an emergency, and vehicle tracking if the car is stolen.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS All variants are powered by a new-generation 3.3-litre V6 twin-turbo diesel engine producing 227 kW at 4000 rpm and 700 Nm from 1600 to 2600 rpm, a 27 kW / 50 Nm increase over the V8 it replaces. The V6 is mated with a segment-first 10-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

Thanks to its new-generation engine, intelligent transmission and weight-saving measures, fuel economy, says Toyota, has reduced by 6.3 per cent on the combined cycle compared with the outgoing V8, to 8.9 litres

DRIVING The two-way turbocharging of the new 227 kW / 700 Nm V6 ensures smooth and efficient power delivery. At low speed, the primary turbocharger is engaged for responsive power delivery.

As engine speed increases, the second turbocharger is activated to deliver optimal power and torque with smooth acceleration. Both turbos have been designed to maximise low-speed torque, perfect for off-roading or towing.

The 300 Series retains the LandCruiser’s 3500kg braked towing capacity, offering effortless towing

thanks to a combination of greater torque, the sophisticated 10-speed transmission and a stronger, more stable chassis. A tow wiring harness is also now offered as standard, making the process of connecting a trailer easier than ever.

Multi-Terrain Select features six different modes for off-road terrain - five in high range and four in low range - for ultimate traction in the harshest conditions.

Developed extensively in Australia, MTS offers dirt, sand, mud, deep snow, rock and new auto modes, the last able to intelligently sense the terrain underfoot and adapt the traction control systems accordingly.

Combining with MTS is the low-speed crawl control function and the multi-terrain monitor system which provides 360-degree and underfloor views of the path and approaching obstacles.

AT A GLANCE MODEL LINE-UP LAND CRUISER 300 GX:

$89,990 LAND CRUISER 300 GXL:

$101,790 LAND CRUISER 300 VX:

$113,990 LAND CRUISER 300 SAHARA: $131,190 LAND CRUISER 300 GR SPORT: $137,790 LAND CRUISER 300 SAHARA ZX: $138,790 PREMIUM PAINt $675 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges.

Contact your local Toyota dealer for drive-away prices.

SPECIFICATIONS (Toyota Land Cruiser 300 GXL 3.3L Twin Turbo 6-cylinder diesel, 10sp automatic, AWD).

RATINGS

SUMMARY Fans of the V8 might be disappointed at the demise of the big block, but the V6 twin-turbo replacement figures - more power, more torque, less fuel - go a long way to standing up for the newbie’s case.

Looks: 8/10 Performance: 8/10 Safety: 7/10 Thirst: 7/10 Practicality: 8/10 Comfort: 6/10 Tech: 7/10 Value: 6/10

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FORD ESCAPE ST-LINE PHEV

By EWAN KENNEDY

OUR most recent road test review was of a Ford Escape SUV plug-in hybrid, which is usually tagged as a PHEV (Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle).

It is the first Ford vehicle to be sold in Australia with any form of electrification.

Ford is working hard at reducing future vehicle emissions in many ways.

Among these will be the addition of electric power to all models, in the form of as well as standard and plug-in petrol/electric hybrids as well as pure electric EVs. Escape PHEV comes only in the ST-Line spec level, priced at $53,440 plus onroad costs. The petrol-only ST-Line sells for $38,490 STYLING Ford Escape has a sensible shape that looks attractive without losing interior and luggage space by having a semi-coupe shape at the rear.

This makes it relatively unusual in this class.

The front is big and bold with a large grille and headlights that run almost halfway to the windscreen.

The lower edge of the window line sloops up to meet the down sloop of the upper edge.

■ BRIGHT EYES: Ford Escape features a large grille and headlights that run almost halfway to the windscreen.

INTERIOR The seats on our test Escape ST-Line were in a soft looking black colour with red stitching that gives a real upmarket feeling.

Versatility is good as the second row of seats can be moved forwards or backwards to juggle between legroom and boot space.

hear music as it’s meant to be heard.

We certainly enjoyed this during our 447-kilometre week in the Escape Plug-In Hybrid.

However, there’s the common problem of loss of signal on the radio when the landscape and buildings get between you and a direct signal.

INFOTAINMENT Wireless charging is standard in all Escapes, so compatible devices are ready to go at all times.

The advanced 10-speaker, 575-watt set-up has been specifically developed and fine-tuned for the Escape ST-Line Plug-In Hybrid and Escape Vignale by specialist B&O sound engineers.

A powerful set up lets you

POWERTRAIN Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated 165 kW petrol engine driving through what Ford calls an eCVT automatic.

There’s also a lithium-ion battery and electric motor.

These combine to drive the front wheels. When driven solely in EV mode you can expect a range of about 50

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SAFETY Every Escape model features Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection.

Always scanning ahead, it alerts the driver of potential collisions and applies the brakes if an unexpected danger appears in front of the car.

The SYNC3 system works if you’re in a crash that activates the airbags or shuts the fuel pump off, Emergency Assistance uses your paired smartphone to dial emergency services and provide them with your GPS location.

DRIVING Escape PHEV can be driven as a pure electric (EV Now) or as a conventional petrol/ electric hybrid (EV Auto).

The Ford Escape comes with five selectable drive modes to suit varying conditions - normal, eco, sport, slippery deep snow/sand and trail.

The head-up display projects key information into the driver’s field of vision, so they can keep their eyes on the road with a minimum of head movement.

The system in the Escape is far better than that in many other marques because you don’t need to turn your head if you’re wearing polarising sunglasses.

The 12.3-inch digital cluster reduces distraction by displaying only the information you need. You can change between unique colour themes according to which drive mode you have selected.

The new platform, tagged as C2, means the latest Ford Focus is up to 90 kg lighter than the previous model. The platform provides increased rigidity as well as noise, vibration, harshness improvements.

SUMMING UP Ford Escape PHEV is an impressive piece of modern automotive technology.

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$53,440 2.0 VIGNALE FWD:

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SPECIFICATIONS (Ford Escape PHEV ST-Line 2.5-litre / battery plug-in hybrid fivedoor wagon).

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Australia Day, not for us?

By GUS RIDDER

North East council seeks community view on no celebration

STRATHBOGIE Shire Council will begin community consultations to decide if they keep participating in Australia Day celebrations on January 26.

This consultation will discuss two possible options with the communities throughout the shire - taking in towns of Euroa, Violet Town and Nagambie.

The first option will be to leave January 26 as is, and the second option will be to

begin a process of ending council participation with events on that date.

Council chief executive officer Julie Salomon said the issue had been a part of the agenda for council to discuss.

“The report on the agenda is intended to start a formal consultation process with the Strathbogie Shire community in regards to the way in which council marks January 26, out of respect for First

Nations people,” she said.

“This option is also consistent with the community vision and the inclusivity goals developed by the Strathbogie Shire community with specific reference to respect, inclusion and First Nations people.”

Council director of community and planning Amanda Tingay summarised the matter during the meeting.

“For First Nations Australians, January 26 marks the

beginning of invasion and dispossession,” she said.

“Celebratory events can cause pain, suffering and commemorate the loss of their sovereign rights to their land, loss of family and loss of right to practice their culture.

“Historically, Strathbogie shire has supported community-led Australia Day celebrations on January 26 with communities holding events that incorporate awards, entertainment and

guest speakers as well as the shire providing shire-wide Australia Day awards.”

The motion called for council endorsement to undertake consultation with Australia Day committees in the shire as well as broader community consultation around the shire’s involvement in January 26 events.

This recommendation also noted that officers would continue their communications with the registered Aboriginal

parties in the local government area.

If council were not to participate in January 26 events, committees and groups looking to seek funding from council would apply directly to the National Australia Day council for funding rather than council who usually liaise between the groups.

Councillors stated this would not prevent Australia Day events from occurring, only that council would not be directly involved or funding the events.

Future of Targa High Country rally is in limbo

By SHAUN McMAHON THE future of Targa High Country is in limbo after the recent cancellation of permits for Targa-style racing rally events by sanctioning body Motor Sport Australia (MSA).

Following a tragic fatality in the Targa Tasmania event last month, which followed three deaths in two separate incidents at the same event last year, MSA advised last week that a Targa Review Panel will be appointed to investigate the latest incident and make further recommendations on the future of Targa-style tarmac rallies.

“During that time, no permits will be issued,” MSA said.

“Once the review panel has had its say, the new Motorsport Australia Risk and Safety Committee, which was established late last year, will assist the board in making any decisions.”

Targa High Country has become a major event in Mansfield/Mt Buller over the past decade, with competitors also visiting the King Valley over the annual racing weekend.

According to data obtained by Mansfield Shire Council from the recent Targa High Country rally, the conomic benefit to shire businesses was reportedly 11 times the council investment: $330,000 for council’s $30,000 spend on this year’s event.

Council was told the data obtained earlier this year found a majority of businesses were supportive of the continued running of Targa High Country in the Mansfield Shire, citing the economic benefit to their operations, but many expressed concerns around the street closure’s impact on trade and communication surrounding this.

A few businesses noted negative impacts around alcohol consumption.

A postponed Targa High Country ran in February this year and is scheduled to run again in November under the current contract.

SAFETY FIRST: Alan Johnstone (left) and Allan McGuffie stand next to the new sign warning people about the new CCTV cameras.

PHOTO: Martin Davis

CCTV cameras curtail thefts, dumping at popular Myrtleford reserve

By MARTIN DAVIS CCTV cameras have been installed at Myrtleford Recreation Reserve to help stem an increase in illegal dumping and theft of water.

And they are making a difference, according to reserve committee president-elect Allan McGuffie.

He said since the installa-

tion of cameras six weeks ago, the committee has noticed a significant change in how the reserve is being used, with dumping and water theft “under control”.

Mr McGuffie said rubbish bins have been put in the reserve for events and community groups who use the reserve and not for the public to dump their rubbish in.

“We know the world is continually changing and with the CCTV installed we believe the grounds are safer for the public to use day and night,” he said.

Further upgrades to the reserve, including street lights, will be made to ensure the users of the reserve are safe.

“We know all the light towers along the roads in the reserve are needing to be upgraded

which will be our next point of call,” Mr McGuffie said.

“By getting the lights upgraded it will increase the safety of the Myrtleford public while at the reserve.”

Mr McGuffie said the majority of the users of the recreation reserve have now got sheds for their equipment, so CCTV surveillance was a good “next level of protection”.

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REGIONAL NEWS

BRIGHTER DAYS FESTIVAL RAISES A WHOPPING $825,000 TO AID THREE CHARITIES

By MARTIN DAVIS THE Brighter Days festival, held in Bright over the March Labour Day weekend, raised a record amount of $825,000 for charities.

Thousands of people booked the town out for the three-day festival, which featured performances from X Factor winner

Reece Mastin, Thirsty Merc and APRA award winner Vanessa Amorosi.

Brighter Days festival vice president Jason Reid said an anonymous $250,000 donation had helped reach the monster amount raised, which will see around $275,000 donated to the three charities of DEBRA Australia, EB Research Partnership (Australia)

and The Cooper Trewin Memorial SUDC Research Fund.

DEBRA Aus and EB Research Partnership (Australia) are volunteer-based organisations that work to support those who suffer from the rare skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa with medical supplies, aids, equipment and assistance with the transition to independent living

er Days festival will continue on the Labour Day weekend.

“We are locked in for the long term and we are going to aiming for the magic million, which is our goal from now on to donate that amount every year,” Mr Reid said.

“This amount is a massive achievement for a small country town, we are extremely proud of what we have achieved.”

and research focusing on the different aspects of the disease.

“These funds will help a lot of on the ground nursing staff and more bandages for people suffering with EB and also with lots of the money going into research to find a cure for the disease,” Mr Reid said.

He is looking forward to future festivals, with the Alpine Shire recently announcing the Bright-

CROWD FUNDING: Brighter Days patrons helped raise $825,000 for charities. PHOTO: Brighter Days

Pests are making local landowners pay deer-ly

By NATHAN DE VRIES THE problem of feral deer in the alpine area has been a longstanding one, with local landowners and businesses forced to take matters into their own hands to stave off the brunt of the impact.

An introduced species, feral deer have a history of damaging highly sensitive environmental ecosystems as well as agricultural and horticultural set ups right throughout North East Victoria.

Upper Ovens Valley Landcare will be running a ‘Living with Deer’ forum tomorrow in Bright, with president Peter Jacobs describing the Alpine Valleys as ground zero for Victoria’s deer population.

“Deer are a big problem around here, they’re right through the foothill country even up to the highest mountains here, around Mount Bogong,” he said.

“The concern is they’re growing in number, the population across Victoria is thought to be around one million, and we’ve seen a massive increase in the distribution and number of deer over the last 20-30 years in North East Victoria.

“They are becoming a real problem, and they’ve certainly been described as one of Australia’s most concerning invasive species that’s emerging right across Australia.”

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FRONT LINES: Eurobin’s Peter Jacobs cial businesses, Mr Jacobs said communities were still unsure of how deer numbers can be handled and by whom.

“Part of the problem is deer are still considered to be protected wildlife under the Wildlife Act in Victoria, because when they were first introduced to the country back in the 1860s, they were

introduced as a game species and they existed at low populations for decades when they were valued by hunters,” he said.

“They’re a real pest, but under the Wildlife Act they’re a protected species.

“The Wildlife Act was written back in 1975 and 50 years later we’ve got to come up to the reality that deer are an invasive species, they’re a pest and they need to be considered a pest species now.

“It doesn’t mean they can’t still be hunted, they’re still there for recreational purposes, but we need to get serious about controlling them.”

HVP Plantations project coordinator - animal damage and control, Amy Kirk, said

the damage caused to trees by feral deer could not be dismissed.

“HVP has conducted damage assessments to over 13,500ha (approx. 162,000 trees) in the last two years to help quantify the financial impact associated with animal damage,” she said.

“Once a tree has been damaged, there is likely to be a substantial reduction in tree growth, increase in susceptibility to pest and diseases and when harvested, a product downgrade.

“HVP recently appointed a dedicated role to establish and foster working relationships across government, community, research and conservation stakeholder groups to

build knowledge relating to deer behaviour, population dynamics, control and monitoring.

“The key to success is collaborative engagement and on ground action across land tenures with open, clear lines of communication and aligned objectives.”

Such communication is fostered around forums like the one Mr Jacobs and Upper Ovens Valley Landcare will be running tomorrow at the Pioneer Park pavilion in Bright from 10.30am, with experts in the field to talk about the problems facing concerned locals, as well as potential solutions.

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Rural City Connection Friday 27 May 2022

Documents on Exhibition

Public notices

Know your backyard

Have your say on Council’s 2022/23 Draft Budget

New speed restrictions will apply to Green Street Wangaratta from Tone Road will be reduced to 40Km/h from Friday 3 June 2022.

The Rural City of Wangaratta has prepared the 2022/23 Draft Budget as required by the Local Government Act 2020. The 2022/23 Draft Budget outlines the resources required to deliver the Council Plan strategic objectives and includes a four year budget forecast. The 2022/23 Draft Budget is now on public exhibition for community feedback through written submissions.

A new 80Km/h buffer zone will apply to Wangaratta-Whitfield Road Whitfield from Gentle Annie Lane to the 60Km/h zone at the township from Friday 3 June 2022.

How to access documents Copies of all documents are available from the Wangaratta Government Centre, Cnr Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta during office hours or online at https://bit.ly/3kqNbOJ How to make a submission

By Email: council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au. Please include “2022/23 Draft Budget” in the subject line.

Mail:

Impounded Stock

PO Box 238, Wangaratta VIC 3676.

Please include “2022/23 Draft Budget” as the reference.

17 goats impounded under the Impounding of Livestock Act 1994 24 May 2022 – Laceby Area

In Person: To Customer Services, Wangaratta Government Centre – Corner Ford and Ovens Street, Wangaratta. Please include “the title of the document” as the reference to your submission

Please contact the Compliance team prior to 1 June 2022 on 5722 0888

Closing date for written submissions Any person may make a written submission regarding the proposed strategy.

Submissions will be received up to 5pm on Friday 27 May 2022.

Tenders E35762 Expression of Interest Gym Equipment Supply Tender closes at 2pm on Wednesday, 15 June 2022 Further details may be obtained by visiting https://www.eprocure.com.au/wangaratta/

Kerbside Glass Collection Service

Positions vacant

Community feedback on the proposed Kerbside Glass Collection Service Model is being sought.

The proposed Service Model includes: r .POUIMZ DPMMFDUJPO PG AQVSQMF MJEEFE LFSCTJEF glass bins for all tenements currently receiving a comingled recycling service. r "DDFTTJCMF HMBTT AESPQ PGG GBDJMJUJFT XJUIJO USBOTGFS stations for all other tenements.

The proposed kerbside glass collection service forms QBSU PG $PVODJM T PCMJHBUJPOT VOEFS UIF 7JDUPSJBO (PWFSONFOU T $JSDVMBS &DPOPNZ 3FEVDUJPO BOE Recycling) Act 2021.

For more information go to https://www. wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Home/Tabs/Public-notices/ Kerbside-Glass-Collection-Service How do I make my written submission?

Any person wishing to make a written submission relating to the proposed Kerbside Glass Collection Service Model can do so by the following methods.

By Email: council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au. Please include “Kerbside Glass Collection Service Model” in the subject line.

Mail:

PO Box 238, Wangaratta VIC 3676.

Please include “Kerbside Glass Collection Service Model” as the reference.

Active Wangaratta Grants

Concreting Crew Member

Full time

Graduate Engineer

Full time

WPAC - Box Office Sales & Administration Officer

Part time

Aquatic Education Instructors Wangaratta Sports & Aquatics Centre

Casuals

Gym Instructors

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

The Active Wangaratta Grants will be closing in June.

Submissions will be received up to close of business on Friday 30 June 2022.

Full time

These positions close Monday 30 May 2022 at 3pm

Rural City of Wangaratta sporting clubs and organisations can apply for grants up to $2000.

In Person: To Customer Services, Wangaratta Government Centre – Corner Ford and Ovens Street, Wangaratta. Please include “Kerbside Glass Collection Service Model” as the reference to your submission.

Manager - Finance

Wangaratta Sports & Aquatics Centre

Casuals

Domestic Care Worker

Casuals

Community Care Worker

Casuals

Childcare Educator L2 & L3

Casuals

Health & Safety Coordinator

Full time

Workplace Safety Officer

Part time

People & Culture Coordinator

Full time

Payroll Officer

Part time

These positions close Thursday 30 June 2022 at 3pm

For more information or to apply scan the QR code.

For further information: www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/about-council/careers

Contact your Councillors

Dean Rees

Harry Bussell

Ashlee Fitzpatrick

David Fuller

Irene Grant

Harvey Benton

Jack Herry

Mayor 0429 623 141

Deputy Mayor 0429 475 863

City Ward 0448 384 600

City Ward 0429 545 907

Warby Ward 0428 189 249

North Ward 0429 542 928

City Ward 0400 669 615

d.rees@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

h.bussell@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

a.fitzpatrick@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

d.fuller@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

i.grant@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

h.benton@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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

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If you object, the Council will tell you its decision.

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NERPSA is committed to providing and actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of children in our services.

Project Coordinator – Economic Diversification Plan Full-Time until June 2024 We are seeking a Project Coordinator that is qualified, experienced and a collaborator.

The Council is seeking to rethink its economic future, and plan for diverse, sustainable, and innovative approach to grow established and new industries.

This follows the impact of drought and more recently bushfire and COVID-19, demographic changes, and growth in sectors such as healthcare and social assistance.

CRISIS CARE ADVOCATE THE ORANGE DOOR Work with a passionate, values based and professional team. Flexible work arrangements. Generous conditions including salary packaging, above award package and professional development.

1.0 EFT (Hours can be negotiated) $78,625 - $84,598 plus super Located in Wangaratta The Centre Against Violence values inclusivity and diversity and are a team that is passionate about supporting victim/ survivors in both family violence and sexual assault.

The Family Violence Crisis Care Advocate is a position auspiced by Centre Against Violence and is based in the Ovens Murray Orange Door.

The main purpose of the position is to respond to L17s (Family Violence Referrals), undertake intake, risk assessment, immediate safety planning and to provide an out of hours face to face response for victim survivors and children/families affected by family/domestic violence.

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The role will investigate the options for the future of the economy and will identify local assets and potential areas of strength for future development.

The Project Coordinator will assist the community in developing those areas of strength into proposals for development and investment.

The incumbent will require a good understanding of the Benalla region and proven experience in collaboration, building relationships and project management preferably in an economic development setting.

A relevant tertiary qualification or extensive experience is preferred.

Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection should reach us by 5 pm Monday 6 June 2022.

Business Administration Trainee We are currently seeking an energetic and dedicated Business Administration Trainee to join our team. The successful candidate will undertake a 12-month traineeship and be provided with hands on experience and exposure to a wide range of business functions including Accounts Payable; Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, and Accounting Software whilst completing a Certificate III in Business Administration. This is initially a 12-month fixed term position working from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (38hrs pw). North East Media will endeavour to find an ongoing employment opportunity with the company following the successful completion of this period.

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For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Manager Economic Development and Sustainability Adam Saddler on (03) 5760 2674.

Maintenance Workers Three Full-Time positions Applications are invited from enthusiastic and suitably experienced people for the roles of Maintenance Workers.

As part of our Operations team, you will be responsible for maintaining roads and related infrastructure, including drainage; footpaths; and kerb and channel, in a safe and serviceable condition.

A current Victorian Driver Licence is essential. A Medium/Heavy Rigid Licence is desirable.

Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection should reach us by 5pm Monday 6 June 2022.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Manager Assets and Infrastructure Adrian Gasperoni on (03) 5760 2695.

Community Development Officer Part Time 0.8 EFT (30.4 hours per week) Do you want to make a positive impact on our local community?

If so, we are looking for a passionate person to join the Community Development Team to assist us to improve community health and wellbeing as well as plan and deliver projects that meet needs of our growing community.

In the role you will provide assistance and support in the area of community engagement, social planning and facilitate positive collaborative relationships with the local community and key stakeholders.

You will also support the implementation of community development policies, action plans, programs and strategies outcomes for our community.

To be successful you will have strong knowledge of community development and community engagement principles and practices, a related qualification or demonstrated experience working in the community development field.

Download an Employment Information Pack at www.benalla.vic.gov.au or obtain a pack from Human Resources Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, telephone (03) 5760 2662.

Applications addressing key selection criteria should reach us by 5pm Tuesday 14 June 2022.

For a confidential discussion on the position, telephone Community Development Coordinator Tom Arnold on 0439 477 361.

Please note that it is a requirement of these position for the successful applicants to be double vaccinated prior to commencing duties at Council.

Vineyard Supervisor Banksdale Full time role Rewarding Career Opportunity Supportive Team Culture About us: Brown Family Wine Group is one of Australia’s most loved and trusted wine companies. With premium vineyards in Victoria and Tasmania, our family of wines has now grown to five brands - Brown Brothers, Devil’s Corner, Pirie, Tamar Ridge and Innocent Bystander.

We are passionate about our wines and our core values of Wellbeing, Respect, Innovation and Pride in What We Achieve Together. Most recently we have been certified as “A Great Place to Work” and are committed to honouring this recognition throughout all aspects of the business.

About the Vineyard: The spectacular 118 ha Banksdale Vineyard site growing predominantly the Prosecco variety is in the King Valley, North East Victoria, and situated at an elevation of 450 metres. It’s located approximately 35 km south of Wangaratta and 40 km east of Benalla.

We constantly strive for continued improvement in quality, value, and the long-term health of the vineyard.

About the Role: You will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Vineyard Manager in guiding a dedicated and talented operations team undertaking a variety of vineyard activities to meet seasonal requirements of existing plantings as well as the development of new plantings in accordance with best practise management standards. You will also be tasked with overseeing various contractors monitoring their quality and performance throughout the year.

About the person: As an all-rounder with initiative, you will have practical experience in plant operation, an ability to communicate well at all levels, the capacity to undertake administration duties and OHS compliance. Experience in a viticultural or horticultural environment, excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail are attributes essential to meet the requirements of this role. Tertiary qualifications are not essential; however, this would be an ideal learning environment for a graduate to develop. A strong mechanical aptitude would also be an advantage.

What’s on Offer: Opportunity to develop personally and professionally.

Work within one of Australia’s leading wine companies.

Be part of a passionate and dedicated team.

Generous employee benefits including amazing discounts on products.

More Information: Further information and a position description may be obtained by emailing careers@brownfwg.com.au or by calling Allyce on (03) 57 205 500. Applications should be submitted prior to close of business on Friday 10th June 2022.

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Goodison Dental is looking for a well organised person to join their team.

We are seeking a highly motivated, trustworthy employee, who has strong communication skills, with a friendly, caring nature.

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REINTEGRATION COORDINATOR - ReLink 3 days per week until 30 September 2022 (with possible extension). Work as part of the VACRO team in Beechworth Prison with occasional travel to Dhurringile Prison to deliver an innovative pre-release program.

This role involves client assessment, group facilitation and individual sessions. Suit motivated practitioner with background in Social Work, Psychology, Criminology or Education.

How to Apply View the Position Description and full advertisement containing Key Selection Criteria on the VACRO website: www.vacro.org.au/Pages/Category/ currentvacancies.

Applications close 9am, Monday 6 June 2022.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination and booster or approved exemption prior to commencement.

For further information contact the Principal on (03) 57215795 Email: principal@spwangaratta.catholic.edu.au Applications close at 4.00pm on Saturday 4th June, 2022 This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

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Meat Processing Labourers and Knifehands A family meat processing business supplying red meat products to local and interstate butcher shops and supermarkets for over 40 years.

We are looking for reliable people to join our team at Wangaratta to service new and existing customers five days per week.

Usual finishing time between 1pm and 3pm depending on orders.

Accreditated training provided by Registered Training Organisation.

Apply by email to wang@austprimelamb.com.au or at 53 Greta Road Wangaratta and ask for an application form from Shane Dalton.

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Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation.

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Pangerang Community House bringing people together

Mobile Community Hub Project Worker About us Pangerang Community House Inc is located in Wangaratta Victoria, where we provide a place for everyone in the community to LEARN, CREATE and CONNECT! About the role The Mobile Community Hub Project Worker will work collaboratively with the Executive Officer in the design and delivery of the Mobile Community Hub. Its focus is on reducing social isolation, improving mental health and connecting people to build stronger, more resilient communities About you You love and thrive in purpose driven organisations and have a desire to make a difference in your community. You are energized by driving projects forward and take a no nonsense practical approach to delivering projects. You’re a problem solver and a confident communicator. You have meticulous attention to detail and work precisely despite time pressures and are not afraid to challenge the status quo.

You don’t hesitate to take initiative, especially when it comes to working with different teams across the organisation. You are committed to building strong relationships with your team as well as external stakeholders. You have strong values and bring a positive and supportive attitude to your work.

Preferred Skills & Experience Project Management Community Development Public speaking, Community Engagement Program and activity development Excellent interpersonal skills Strategy How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity please request a copy of the position description by emailing coordinator@pangerang.org.au or by calling Tennille Hall, Executive Officer, on 03 5721 3813. All applications should be in writing with a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, some information about you and your work history and should also include your resume.

Applications close Tuesday 14th June.

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PRINCIPAL STRATEGIC ADVISOR Work with a passionate, values based and professional team. Flexible work arrangements.

Generous conditions including salary packaging, above award package and professional development.

0.8 EFT (Hours can be negotiated) $100,261 - $104,472 (pro-rata) plus super Located in Wangaratta/Wodonga The Centre Against Violence values inclusivity and diversity and are a team that is passionate about supporting victim/survivors in both family violence and sexual assault.

The Centre Against Violence hold the auspice and Chair responsibilities for the Ovens and Murray Family Violence Partnership. This role will provide leadership in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the integrated approach across the family violence sector within the Ovens and Murray area. It will steer integration initiatives and activities that support the achievement of the Ovens and Murray Family Violence Partnership priorities.

Position requirements: ғ Tertiary qualifications in public health, social work, public policy, community development or a related discipline ғ Family Violence sector knowledge and experience is desired ғ Excellent written and oral communication skills ғ Working with Children’s Check and National Police Check

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

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

The cadetship is ideally suited for a Year 12 graduate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ENROLMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER $50K + Salary packaging to provide customer support, enrolment and administration at our Wangaratta campus. https://www.thecentre.vic.edu.au/careers/

HYUNDAI City Tuscon 2009, 5 speed manual, excellent car, very economical, full service history, RWC, rego till Nov (XDR105), $6000.

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SPRAY OPERATORS WANTED For work on large horticultural property in North East Victoria (Wangaratta).

Hours are between 7am and 3.30pm Mon – Thu, and 7am – 1pm on Fri. Hours will increase as the coming harvest looms and may at times become a 7 day/week commitment.

Wages will be slightly above award rates in the early stages, however, after an initial probationary period is served and if all parties are in agreement, a higher rate of pay may be decided upon. Opportunities will exist for applicants to gain full accreditation with leading peak industry bodies.

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DEATH NOTICES

DEATH NOTICES

DEATH NOTICES

DEATH NOTICES

DOENSEN, Conny.

MARASCO, Diego Michele.

29/9/1926 – 23/5/2022 Passed away peacefully at Northeast Health Wangaratta, with family by his side.

Loving husband of Rosa (dec).

Cherished father of Luigina (Lou) and Domenic (dec). and Frank and Debra.

Adored Nonno of Steven and Sarah, Lisa and Michael.

Bisnonno of Stephanie, Benjamin, Christian, Annabelle and Domenic.

A lovely heart stopped beating, Two lovely hands at rest.

God took him into his garden, Because he only takes the best.

A requiem mass for the repose of Diego’s soul will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on Thursday 2nd June at 12:00 pm.

Flowers are welcome and will be happily received, however if you wish to make a donation to Northeast Health Wangaratta it would be greatly appreciated.

RYAN (nee Bates-Haynes), Agnes Jean.

21/3/1931 – 21/5/2022 Passed away peacefully at Rangeview Private Nursing Home Wangaratta.

BARFIELD, William Benjamin (Bill).

The family of Bill Barfield are saddened to announce his passing on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Aged 86 years.

Bill was dearly loved by his family and will be missed by many.

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

Dearly loved uncle of Phil and Patrice, Robyn and Bruce, Mark and Alison and their families Rest in Peace.

As Bill requested, he will be privately cremated, and a memorial service will be held at a later time.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day.

Unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Dearly loved friend of Noel, Joan, Alan, Greg, Buster Saunders and families.

You are someone special, Someone good and true, You will never be forgotten, We thought the world of you.

Cherished friend of Chris and Maureen Farrell.

Mother and mother-in-law of Jacquelyn and Dave, Ray and Philip.

Oma of Alistair, Catriona and Marcus, Shona, and Imogen; Kye and Liz, Jesse and Tilly, and Finn.

Great Oma to Lachlan.

Rest in peace.

FRASER, Graeme.

7/1/1956 – 23/5/2022 Forever in our hearts.

Passed away peacefully.

Aged 66 years.

Beloved husband of Robyn.

Treasured Dad and father-in-law of Travis and Sheree, Cameron and Steph, Chanelle and Adam.

Much loved Pa to Logan, Ella, Maggie, Thomas, Liam, Rhys, and Bryce.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain.

To walk with us through our lives, Until we meet again.

KEOGH, Olive (Lorraine).

29/2/1932 – 22/5/2022

BOSCH (nee Van Hoof), Johanna Adriana.

Passed away peacefully at St John’s Respect on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the age of 90.

Beloved wife of Peter (dec).

Loving mother and mother-in-law of Martin and Lyone, John and Joslyn.

Oma to Brenton, Laura, Alysha, Michelle, and Jayden and Great Oma to 5½ great grandchildren.

God looked upon his garden, And saw an empty space, And then he looked upon you, And saw your smiling face.

He put his arms around you, And called you home to rest, God’s garden must be beautiful, Because he only takes the best.

Passed away peacefully at St John’s Wangaratta.

Aged 90 years.

Dearly loved mother of Jenny and mother-in-law of Ric. Cherished “Lanie” of Tyson, Jay and Jess.

“A gentle nature, a heart of gold.

These are the memories we will hold”.

A special lady. We will always miss your lovely smile Mum.

McNAMARA, Dorothy Ann (Ann).

Gone from our sight but never from our hearts.

Rest peacefully.

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MARASCO, Diego (Nonno).

Always gentle, loving and kind.

Those are the memories you left behind.

A cup of tea in hand, A chat ready to be had, Family always in your heart, And you will always be in ours.

Forever missed. ~ Lisa, Andrew (dec), Steph and Ben Hester.

McNAMARA, Ann. Adored mother of Jim, loved mother-in-law of Glenys.

Grandmother “Andy” to Brett, Brooke and Scott.

Great grandmother of Ned and Wes. Goodbye beautiful Andy, We will always love you.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Aged 79 years.

Dearly loved wife of Robert (dec).

Loving Mum of Colin, Kim and John.

Always in our hearts.

O’CONNOR, Chris.

A truly gentle, valued and respected friend and work colleague at Wangaratta Taxis who will be sadly missed by all.

Deepest sympathy to Shirley and family. ~ From Wangaratta Taxis.

Loving wife of Bill (dec).

Dearly loved mother of Sue and Ian, Jim and Glenys, Jenny and Dan, Butch and Janett.

TRAHAIR, Margot Irene.

MARASCO, Diego.

In the garden of beautiful memories, Where leaves fall like dew.

There’s a rose that blooms forever, In memory of you.

A loving father and friend.

Will be in our hearts forever. ~ Frank and Debra Marasco.

It is with great sadness we announce Andy passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 in her 89th year.

Adored Handy Andy to her 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

BOSCH, Johanna (Jo).

Sadly we wish to announce the passing of Johanna (Jo) Bosch.

Loving wife of Peter (dec), mother of Marty and Lyone, Oma to Laura, Chris and Michelle.

Always so loving, thoughtful and kind What beautiful memories you leave behind You will never leave our hearts or minds We will miss hearing your cheery voice and our daily phone calls.

Rest in peace Mum.

MARASCO, Diego (Nonno).

So dearly loved and treasured.

A beautiful great grandfather to Christian and Annabelle.

Only ever having kind words, You will be dearly missed, never forgotten, and always in our hearts.

It’s now time for you to be reunited with your beloved Rosa.

Forever with us. ~ Michael, Sara Christian and Annabelle.

Passed away peacefully at IRT Dalmeny on May 17, 2022.

Aged 99 years.

Dearly loved wife of William (dec).

Loving mother of Kerrie, grandmother of Bella and Richard (dec).

May she rest in peace.

A celebration of life will take place on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 11am at Our Lady’s Catholic Church, corner of Murdoch Road and White Street, Wangaratta followed by a private family interment at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.

You can view Agnes’s funeral service via live stream at https://northeastfunerals.com.au/ live-streaming/

McILROY, John Albert, (Jack).

16/11/1923-24/5/2022 Passed away peacefully at Cooinda Retirement Village Benalla Aged 98 years.

Loved and loving husband of Betty (dec).

Loved and adored father and father-inlaw of Jennifer and Alex (Ludvigh), Helen and Ron (Cross), John and Jan. Loved and treasured Papa/Pa to his 11 Grandchildren and 22 Great Grandchildren.

In God’s memory with Mum.

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O’CONNOR, Chris.

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You can also assist by remembering Northeast Health Wangaratta in your will.

For more information please contact our Community Engagement Team (03) 5722 5069 or PO Box 386, Wangaratta, Vic 3676.

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A private cremation will follow.

Ann’s service can be viewed via livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming/

CULHANE (nee Skein), Ruth.

28/5/1935 – 28/5/2014 We thought of you with love today but that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday and the days before that too.

We speak about you often, and wish you were still here.

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DOENSEN The service to celebrate the life of Conny Doensen will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 10.30am.

A private cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers a donation made in memory of Conny to the Fred Hollows Foundation can be made at www.hollows.org/au/donate Conny’s service will be available to view via livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming/

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr John Albert (Jack) McIlroy will be held at the “Glasshouse”, Benalla Lakeside Community Centre, enter via Arundel Street, Benalla on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 commencing at 2pm.

A private family burial will have preceded this service.

To livestream the funeral, go to the N J Todd Website and follow the links.

~ Love from Nerida and Frank. xx

28/5/1935 – 28/5/2014 Another birthday has come along, You would have been 87.

But instead of being here with us, You are celebrating it in heaven.

We miss you every single day, Remembering the good times that we had.

Some memories make us smile and laugh, Especially the ones with you and dad. ~ Miss you, Laney and John xx

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WHO WILL IT BE? Haines, Lyman both hopeful, expecting preferences to decide fate of Indi seat

INDI Independent incumbent Helen Haines and Liberal candidate Ross Lyman have spent the past five weeks of the federal election campaign seeking to offer voters a clear choice amid a field of 10 candidates.

They have both laboured their points of policy differences, and each remains hopeful of their success at the ballot box tomorrow, although neither was predicting a result when contacted by the Wangarat-

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ta Chronicle on Wednesday.

What they do agree on though, is expecting to be the last two standing and for your preferences to decide the outcome of the seat.

Dr Haines won Indi in 2019 - retaining its Independent status delivered by Cathy McGowan dethroning Liberal

2022 INDI FEDERAL ELECTION incumbent Sophie Mirabella in 2013 - although a 4.13 per cent swing to the Liberals last election has cut the margin to just 1.4 per cent.

“I’m hopeful of being reelected but I don’t take the people of Indi for granted... it’s (result) too hard to tell,” she said on Wednesday, af-

ter another hectic day manning pre-poll stations which have been busier than ever across the electorate.

“We’ve run a strong and positive campaign...supported by 1800 volunteers who’ve been busy door knocking throughout Indi.

“As the Independent MP I’ve been fighting for the people of Indi...that’s who I represent and answer to, not party bosses.

“In 2019 the electorate let me know stamping out cor-

ruption was a big issue and I’ve been championing that pursuing an integrity commission in parliament.

“If there is a hung parliament, a minority government, I’ve been clear that my interests are front and centre putting the Indi electorate first...I will never negotiate away my ability to vote on issues in the best interests of Indi.

“Whoever forms government, I and Indi have made it clear that an integrity commission, improved ru-

ral health and telecommunications, and climate action are important issues.”

A similarly hopeful Mr Lyman was buoyed by prepoll support over the past week, but said a result was “too close to call”.

“We’ve run a strong campaign and over the past two to three weeks I’ve got the sense the mood is shifting and people are looking for a change in Indi,” he said.

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MEMBERS of the Northeast Radio Control Car Club gathered at Mitchell Avenue last Saturday to test their vehicles in competition.

New members are always welcome.

For more information contact president Matthew Johnson-Begg on 0467 974 305. f INTO HIS CARS: Gordon Flighty

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Country stacks up in VCE

A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large part of how they perform in VCE, but there are many other factors that contribute their desired outcome such as getting into a university course of their choice.

Despite students dealing with adversity from the pandemic in 2020 and the touted country-city education divide, they performed reasonably well judging by the VCE study scores released by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCCA).

with his Touring Car. PHOTOS: Kieren Tilly

Wangaratta students compare admirably

ting a slightly better percentage of 40+ scores at 3.6pc compared to Cathedral’s 3.3pc. skelly@ nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta High School had a lesser meWangaratta’s three sec- dian study score at 26, it was ondary schools stack up well better than Galen and Cathewhen compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of across the region and even 3.9. several metropolitan counAcross the region Goulterparts across the state. burn Valley Grammar School Galen Catholic College in Shepparton had a median and Cathedral College both 35 with 21.6pc achieving achieved a median study 40+, placing it 30th best in score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria.

BY STEVE KELLY

Beechworth Secondary College had a median study score of 29, but it was its 40+ score that was a standout with 13.7pc reaching the A grade figure.

Benalla P-12 College had a median study score of 26, with zero over 40+, while FCJ College Benalla had a strong median of 30 with 6pc of scores 40+.

Euroa Secondary College’s dux achieved one of the highest scores in the region with a 98.55 ATAR.

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Mansfield Secondary College had a median of 29 with 1.3pc of scores 40+.

Myrtleford P-12 College had a median of 28 with 3.9pc of scores 40+, while Marian College had a median of 28 with zero scores 40+.

Mount Beauty Secondary College had a median of 28, with 2.7pc of scores 40+.

Wodonga Senior Secondary College had a median score of 23, with 1.1pc of scores 40+, while Catholic

College Wodonga had a median of 29, with 3.2pc 40+.

Yarrawonga College P-12 was a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores 40+.

The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik College in Hawthorn that had a median of 38 with 39.9pc of scores 40+, Mount Scopus Memorial College was next with 38 and 39.7pc, with Ballarat Clarendon College third with 38 and 38.4pc.

For the full results visit vcaa.vic.adu.au.

Wang Repair Café returns 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.

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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 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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WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday.

The pair are both interested in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities.

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FRASER The funeral service to honour the life of Graeme Fraser will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Friday, June 3, 2022 commencing at 2pm.

Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.

Graeme’s funeral service can be viewed via livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming In lieu of flowers, a donation made in memory of Graeme to Northeast Health Palliative Care would be appreciated.

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Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.

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Private cremation will follow the service.

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SPORT

BUBBLE EFFECT: A large bubble formed underneath Wangaratta’s WJ Findlay Oval surface.

PATCHED: Council have now patched up the oval and with a bye and an away game in the next two weeks the Wangaratta Rovers Football Club are hoping to get back on the ground in time for the local derby on June 11.

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Burst pipes create bubble effect

GROUND damage caused by burst water lines under Wangaratta WJ Findlay Oval should not prevent the local derby between the Rovers and Magpies being played at the venue on the Queen’s Birthday weekend.

The first water leakage was noticed on Saturday morning

before the Rovers’ matches against Corowa-Rutherglen commenced and the water supply was swiftly turned off.

Club football operations manager Barry Sullivan said they noticed there was a growing wet area which was forming a bubble in the ground.

“We contacted council and

they were really responsive as we didn’t want to call the game off,” he said.

“Council turned the water off and we got through the day fine.”

But in another turn of events, council reports that in a separate incident, overnight on Monday, an 80mm PVC

line that feeds the sprinklers on the oval burst.

A council spokesperson said the oval was fine on Monday afternoon, as one of the groundskeepers watered the pitch on the oval.

“The line feeds the sprinkler via council storage tanks behind the aquatics centre

and the tank system maintained enough pressure to cause a pimple-like formation that developed,” he said.

“Council staff, with the assistance of contractors, carried out pipe repairs that were completed on Tuesday and groundskeepers installed turf to the af-

fected area yesterday.”

The club has been training on the Barr Reserve 2 oval this week to allow surface repair works by council.

Mr Sullivan said with the bye this week and an away game against North Albury next week, the ground should be right to play on by June 11.

SCOREBOARD JUBILEE GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, May 21 Stroke second round club championships A Grade Winner: Melody Adams 72. B Grade Winner: Vicki Moorhead 73.

Ball winners: Ange Mitchell (2) 72, Kellie Roberts 74, Kay O’Shea 75, Linda Stone 75.

NTP: 4th Jackie O’Brien, 8th Leeanne Carmody, 13th Wendy Hogan, 17th Di Murphy.

Saturday, May 21 Stroke third round club championships A Grade Winner: Michael Baillie Jnr 69. Runner Up: Andy Senkic 70.

B Grade Winner: Michael Cordier 69. Runner Up: Christopher Toohey 70. C Grade Winner: Paul Lawrence 72. Runner Up: Ritchie Arnold 74. D Grade Winner: Paul Trinick 73. Runner Up: Brendon Essex 73.

Ball Winners: Gordon Paterson 72, Rhys Rigoni 72, Daryl Johnstone 73, Aaron Kungl 73, Darby West 73, Ken Beitzel 74, John Johnstone 74, Jarred Adamo 74, Tanu Nuu 74, John Broz 74, Steve Fisher, Joe Marjanovic 75, Andy Walker, Andy Charles 75, Josh Ormand, Mark Hall, Russell Stone, Alex Jones 76, Barry McLeod, Glenn Ryan, Wayne Roberts 76.

Eagle on 12th hole to Todd Parrott. Super Nine Club Shirt: Ken Beitzel 22.

Aroma Deli: Jack Parrott 21.

2 Balls: Vicki Moorhead 20.

NTP: 4th ALEX JONES ****HOLE IN ONE****, 17th Robert Voss.

Sunday, May 22 - Stableford Winner: Leeanne Carmody 40.

Ball winners Mal White (2) 35, Aaron Kungl 35, Wayne Hibberson 35, Ben Honeychurch 34.

NTP: 4th Pete Evans, 8th Wayne Hibberson, 13th Ashley Mcllroy, 17th Ben Honeychurch.

Tuesday, May 25 - Stableford Winner: Mary Jones 34 Ball winners: Sue Clayton (2) 34, Vicki Moorhead 34, Melody Adams 33.

NTP: 4th Linda Stone, 8th Kay O’Shea, 13th Mary Jones, 17th Leeanne Carmody.

Wednesday, May 25 - Stroke A Grade: Michael Cordier 71.

B Grade: Peter Geldens 72.

C Grade: John Batchelor 71.

Ball winners Stan Goldsworthy (2) 72, Nigel Cooper 72, Laurie Miller 73, Mitch Howe 73, John McKenzie 74, William Slade 74, Jeff Hemphill 74, Barry McLeod 74, Alex Gibbs 75, Noel Holmes 75.

16th hole: Migel Cooper.

NTP: 4th Glenn O’Connell, 8th Doug Ritchens, 13th Gary Butler, 17th Ben Honeychurch.

Joan Quarrell.

9-Hole Comp winner: Lorraine Grenfell.

Championships have been finalised.

2022 Club Champion is Dianne McLaughlin.

2022 Handicap Winner was Joan Quarrell.

CROQUET

WANGARATTA GOLF CLUB WOMENS Competition: May 17 Womens 18 Hole Stableford Winner: Barb Thomas 33.

Runner Up: carol Coghill 31.

Ball Winners: Liz Madden.

Womens 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Jenny Kerr 17.

Runner Up: Karen Smith 16.

Men’s Competition May 18 - 18 Hole Stableford Winner: Neil Membrey 40.

Runner Up: Greg Sullivan 40.

Ball Winners: Dean Campagna, Phillip Moss, Glenn Burns.

NTP: 4th Rod Moyle, 9th Rod Moyle, 11th Neville McCormick, 13th Rod Moyle, 16th Glenn Burns 9 hole Winner: Keith Fleet 23. Runner Up: Bill Dodd 17.

NTP: 11th Arthur Ingarfield.

Womens Competition: May 19 - Womens 18 Hole Stroke Monthly Medal Winner: Nora Martin 73.

Runner Up: Carolyn Sullivan 75.

Ball Winners: Margaret Price, Rosie Webb, Maggie Ray, Di Phillips.

NTP: 11th Nora Martin, 13th Nora Martin Womens 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Marlene Thompson 11.

Men’s Competition: May 21 - 18 hole Presidents Gold Cup A Grade Winner: Bobby Hutchieson 38. A Grade Runner Up: Andy Raison 37. B Grade Winner: Edwards Dunstan 38. B Grade Run-

FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIPS: The Wangaratta Golf Club held its women‘s 27–hole foursomes championships on Tuesday May 24. Winners of the event were Marg Price (pictured right) and Lois Sanderson (pictured left) with a total gross score of 145. This is the second win for the pair, although both have won the event several times before with other partners. Runners up were Jan Hill and Rosie Webb with 147 gross. A great game of golf for all players. ner Up: Phillip Moss 37.

Ball Winners: Jeremy Winter, Darren Burns, Dean Campagna, Robert Holloway, Trevor Cooper, Kurt Schubert, Peter Korteman, Geoff Webster, Graeme Ray. NTP: 4th Kurt Schubert, 9th Trevor Cooper, 11th Robert Holloway (Domino’s Voucher), 13th Trevor Cooper, 16th Trevor Cooper ($15 Apco Voucher).

Secret 6: Andy Raison.

McDonalds Birdie: Andy Raison.

Raffle: Neil McKinnon.

TARRA GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, May 21 The third round of the 2022 Club Championships was held with the leader being Jason McCoy with a total of 241.

The winner of the stroke event for the day was Pete Nolan with a score of 92-25-67.

The runner up on the day was Bradley Simmons with a net 70, ball winner Lindsay Steer with a nett 71, the nearest the pins for the day were 4th Manny Tanirau, 8th Glen Simmons, and next Saturday the fourth and final round

of the club championships will be played with the best three of the four rounds to count, at the moment Jason McCoy with a total of 241 leads and being unavailable for the fourth round his three rounds are to count with the nearest to his score to have a scratch 67 to draw level.

Ladies winner: Fay Phillips nett 80.

Ladies are also welcome on the day to play their own event.

Starting time is 11:30am rollup for a 12 noon start, all players welcome.

New members are always welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf Club with a first year membership of $100.00 and $60.00 for juniors the contact number is 0428122590 or by contacting a member of the club.

Tarra ladies Tarra Ladies played the fourth round of the club championships on Tue 24/5/22.

Stroke winner was Joan Quarrell 106-31-75.

Runner/up was Di McLaughlin 107-25-82.

NTP: 8th Joan Quarrell, 13th

RESULTS for Monday, May 23 when 18 members and one visitor played are as follows: Maureen O’Keefe and Nathan Reynolds d Julie Davey and Susan Fischer 7/2, Robyn Muller and Dawn Wind d Wendy Waddington and Elaine Mudge 7/3, Michael Prater and Rhonda Diffey d Cheryl Sampson and Bruce Guttormsen 7/1, Yvonne McLaughlin and Terry Wilson d Joan Dyson and Andy Barbero 7/6, Margaret Bennett d Sally Fisher 7/2.

During one game on Monday, Julie Davey scored a hoop in one.

Perhaps the new mallet had something to do with that achievement.

On Wednesday, the River Rats (Howlong/Twin City combination) came to Wangaratta for a round of the North East Pennant competition.

Many close games were played with both teams on six wins at the conclusion of play, however, Wangaratta prevailed by running 74 hoops to 62.

We now wait with bated breath for the other results from this week to see if we may perhaps scrape into the final.

Playing times are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday are 1pm on all days.

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

Late arrivals will be included in the next game.

Visitors and new players are welcome.

Just contact one of the numbers listed below.

Club contacts are president Trish Rogash on 0409974326 and captain Terry Wilson on 0417326739.

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wangarattachronicle.com.au It was a busy weekend of sport on Saturday.

Wangaratta Chronicle photographer Melissa Beattie shot some snaps of the baseball and women’s soccer, while Charlie Young took some golf photos at Jubilee Golf Club.

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Bears batters blast Rangers BATTING first, Rangers Black did not last long losing their first three batters without reaching first base in the A Grade.

Rangers then tried shock tactics when they tried unknown pitcher, Shaun O’Neil on the mound.

The shock backfired when Bears had brought in seven runs in the first two digs and Rangers still did not have a safe hit.

Rangers made a change of pitcher, bringing on Bryan Wilson.

Bears were still able to get runners on base, but they were left there when they lost their third out and their run rate was stopped.

Rangers started to get a few safe hits but it was not until their sixth innings that they scored their first run.

Both teams only had nine safe hits for the game, with Rob Seymour being the only Ranger player to have multiple safe hits, having four for the team.

Bears won eight runs to Rangers three.

Rangers Grey played Bears in their B Grade game.

Although both teams were making errors in the field, the Rangers Grey batters were picking the gaps to get safe hits forcing runners around the diamond.

Rangers had brought in 10 runs in their first two digs to hold an eight run lead at the top of the third innings.

They added another two in their turn at bat then Bears had bases

BEST WISHES: Hunter Gottschling faces an extended period on the sidelines after suffering a suspected MCL tear.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Promising teenager sidelined

LET IT GO: Shaun O’Neil in action.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie loaded with their first three batters being walked to first base and the Rangers started to panic, making errors in the field allowing six unearned runs to cross the plate before the third out was made.

Young 15-year-old, Hunter Wilson had a great start to senior baseball taking a line drive fly ball catch at second base, while John Taylor found a bit of form with the bat, being Rangers best, having three, two base hits.

Rangers Grey won 15 runs to Bears eight.

Wangaratta Rangers Orange played

TALENTED Wangaratta teenager Hunter Gottschling will be sidelined for at least two months after suffering a knee injury against Wodonga Raiders on Saturday.

The injury isn’t believed to be worst case scenario with the initial diagnosis pointing towards a medial collateral ligament tear.

“Luckily, it’s not his ACL (anterior cruciate ligament),” coach Ben Reid revealed.

“He’s training with Geelong VFL every few weeks, so he saw the physio and they were confident it’s a medial (collateral ligament or MCL injury).

“He’ll obviously get a scan to check that out, but they’re confident it’s not an ACL tear, which is what we were worried out.

“An MCL is eight to 10 weeks out, Hunter is hoping for best-case scenario and if all goes well, he should be able to get back before the end of the year, from where we could have been, it’s not a bad result.”

The 19-year-old has been one of the most impressive youngsters since debuting last season and the Magpies will be praying he’ll be available to attack the pointy end of the season.

BATTER UP: Cam Scott waits for the pitch.

Porepunkah Panthers in the other B Grade game at Targoora Park.

Rangers Orange started well with the bat, bringing in six runs in their first dig, after holding Panthers to just two.

It was the Panthers that got the runs in the second innings when they added five runs to their score while Rangers could only add one to their’s for the score to be seven runs each at the top of the third.

Rangers added another six runs in the next two innings, while Panthers could only manage four to fall

just short at the end of the game.

Rangers Orange won 13 runs to Panthers 11.

In the under 15s game, Rangers had a win when they ran the bases well and backed each other up in their fielding.

This weekend sees all games being played at Targoora Park, Wangaratta.

The under 11s hit off at 8:45am followed by the under 15s.

The three B Grade games start at 11:30am and the two A Grade games start at 2:15pm.

Knights set to host all clubs WITH round seven being played last Sunday the Knights men’s team had a bye and the ladies travelled to Corowa to play top team the Benalla Wolfpack.

Wolfpack were too strong for the Knights taking every chance when they saw a gap in defence scoring several tries with the score being 46-4.

This Sunday round eight the Knights host all clubs out at Glenrowan.

The league top team Wodonga

Wombats playing the second placed Wangaratta Knights.

The Knights are back to full strength and will be determined to have a victory.

Games commence at 11am.

Ladies: Corowa v Wodonga Storm.

12:15pm: Knights v Wodonga Wombats.

2pm: Benalla Wolfpack v CSU Mud Dogs.

3:15pm: Wang Knights v Wodonga Wombats.

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Moyhu’s multimilestone match Hopper pp royalty y y Balfour,, Welsh bring g up p ggame 400,, 250

By NATHAN DE VRIES

IT is always an occasion worth celebrating when a community footballer or netballer can play in club colours to mark a milestone, whether it be a debut, a 100th game or even more.

For Moyhu FNC, tomorrow marks a momentous achievement for two of the club’s favourite sons, when Anthony Welsh celebrates senior game number 250, and a man who bleeds green and gold, Andrew Balfour, suits up in his number #7 jumper for his 400th senior game as the Hoppers take on Tarrawingee.

Balfour, a born and bred Hopper, played his first senior game in 1992, and presided over Moyhu’s domination of the competition in the early 2000s, a five-time premiership captain with flags in ‘02, ‘03, ‘05, ‘06 and again in 2011.

“I’ve always been around the club, I was always going to play for Moyhu,” he said.

“I lived out there, I grew up out there so there was never really much of a decision.

“I got offered to come and try out at Rovers or Magpies, but I never really had any interest, to be honest I was having too much fun where I was.

“I didn’t think I’d make it too far in Ovens and Murray, and I was too scared of missing out on something special out at Moyhu so I never really left.

“I was having a ball, and everything was going pretty smoothly for me - I was enjoying my footy there and didn’t feel the need to go anywhere else.”

To attract so many determined players to a small country club and keep them around for decades is a testament to the culture which permeates through the Moyhu FNC, a feather in their caps after some trying years due to COVID. “We always had good people around, and there were so many people putting in so many hours to keep the club running, so you feel like you owe them a little bit as well,” Balfour said.

“All the teammates I played with were brilliant people, it just made it really enjoyable to be around.

EVERGREEN (AND GOLD): Andrew Balfour in action agaisnt Benalla All Blacks more than a decade ago.

“The club was going along really nicely, we recruited really well and had plenty of numbers then COVID hit, and it hit the club really hard.

“People went different ways, different directions, we really struggled for numbers after that.

“That’s probably the only reason I’ve got to 400 is COVID, really - it’s disappointing for the club that I’ve got to 400 because if COVID hadn’t come along we’d be in a really strong position.”

While he is reaching the end of the road on the ground, Balfour said he will still be a regular sight at the club, ruling out the notion of a complete retirement any time soon.

“I’m pretty certain that it might be my last season but you never say you’re retired because you always get dragged out for one game here

or there - I’ve seen it happen this year for a few old fellas who never thought they’d play again and ended up filling in for a game,” he said.

“You’re always going to get them each year.

“My family’s always been there, and now I’ve got kids coming through, my daughter’s playing netball there now so it makes it pretty easy to stay around.”

“Having a wife that’s played out there and has gone through all of the ups and downs, it makes it a lot easier, I’d like to thank her more than most - Colleen, she played 300 senior games of netball out there, that’s made it easier for us to be together and put up with all my injuries and whinging.”

Moyhu’s Anthony Welsh is also set to celebrate a milestone alongside

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ONE OF THE BEST: With four club best and fairest awards, as well as the league medal in ‘07, Welsh is a top player for Moyhu.

Following a number of changes in the AFL North East Border structure with John O’Donohue and Zac Guilfoyle moving higher in the chain in AFL Victoria recently and TDFL League Manager Gavin Rendell retiring, replacements have been employed for those positions with the following now in place.

Chris Dube – AFL North East Border Regional Manager Michael Bocquet – AFLNEB Umpire Administrator and Regional Operations Manager Peter Andriske – AFLNEB Head Umpire Coach Chandan Kulkarni – AFLNEB Club Support Officer David Wink – League Manager – Tallangatta & District FL Matt Elliott – League Manager – Female Football League/Albury Wodonga Junior Football League Cam Green – League Manager – Ovens & King Football Netball League/Wangaratta & District Junior Football League

Balfour with senior game number 250 as a Hopper.

Welsh’s football resume is extensive, with four club best and fairest nods, two time premiership player and winning the 2007 Clive Barker Medal for the league best and fairest.

“I’m pretty rapt for ‘Welshy’ to get to 250, he’s been an unbelievable player for us for so long - that’s probably what I’m looking forward to the most, celebrating with him,” Balfour said. “’Welshy’ deserves a fair bit too, I don’t think he’s played a bad game in his 250 games, he’s been awesome to watch.”

In other round 10 matches, Goorambat host Bright, King Valley travel down to Bonnie Doon, and North Wangaratta take on Milawa at home.

Random Rule 5.3 TEAM SHEETS 5.3.1 Details Unless otherwise determined by a Controlling Body, a Team Sheet shall: (a) list the names and numbers of the Players in the Team; (b) identify the Interchange Players; (c) identify the captain and vice-captain; and (d) list the name of the coach, Team Runner(s) and any other Official participating in the Match.

5.3.2 Completing and Lodging Team Sheet Unless otherwise determined by a Controlling Body, an Official of each Team shall complete and lodge with a field Umpire its Team Sheet no later than 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement of a Match.

5.4 CHANGE OF PLAYER GUERNSEY DURING MATCH Where it becomes necessary to replace a

Blues and Benalla face off in game of the year

By NATHAN DE VRIES BARRING an unlikely draw down on the court at Friendlies Oval in Benalla, after tomorrow, one of the competition’s top two sides will still be undefeated and one will not.

Greta’s dominance on the court this year has been unparalleled, but their crown may be taken

by Benalla All Blacks, who also remain undefeated but with two draws, with some powerhouse performances under their belt.

Blues coach Loren Gathercole said the Panthers were an unknown quantity for her side.

“I think Benalla is an incredibly strong side, their results have been impressive so far,” she said.

“If I’m honest, we’re not entirely sure what to expect of them, “We haven’t played Benalla for a couple of years and I know they have had a lot of changes to their side with some new additions, so I’m keen to finally play against them.”

Gathercole said Greta’s Jorja Reidy would be a key factor in their game style, touting her consistency week on week.

Benalla All Blacks coach Samantha Bochtler said the chance to unseat the top squad was a challenge her side was ready for.

“In previous years we have never come close to Greta, so sitting second on the ladder will hopefully make them feel nervous to get on that court and play us,” she said.

“I hope us having a home game will give us that home ground advantage because our team really does thrive on that support from the crowd to help us continue to push harder.”

“We can’t let them get too many intercepts as they are great at converting those into goals.”

guernsey worn by a Player during a Match and the replacement guernsey displays a different number, the Team Runner shall advise the Interchange Steward and the field Umpire at the first available opportunity. Upon being advised, the Interchange Steward or the field Umpire, as the case may be, shall make an appropriate amendment to the Team Sheet.

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Richards can’t wait for interleague

By WILLSON MACK

CLASSY: Joe Richards will be hoping to carry his stellar club form into the O&M’s interleague clash against the GV league tomorrow.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

TEN footballers from Wangaratta’s two Ovens and Murray teams will represent the league in their interleague clash against the Goulburn Valley League tomorrow at Mooroopna.

For the Magpies, Joe Richards, Daniel Sharrock, Dylan Van Berlo, Mark Anderson and Jamie Anderson will suit up in the gold and black.

Dylan Stone, Tom Boyd, Cody Schutt, Jake McQueen and Alex Marklew will represent the Wangaratta Rovers on the big stage.

In the netball, Wangaratta’s Hannah Grady and Georgia Clark were selected in the 10-person squad.

Speedy on-baller Richards said the interleague weekend is something he had penciled in.

“I definitely made sure I threw my name out there to play,” Richards said.

“It’s always good playing with some of the best players in the competition as well as playing against a quality league in the Goulburn Valley.

“I saw their (GV) squad and it’s looking pretty strong so it’s going to be good to test myself against a league that the O&M has a strong rivalry with.”

The O&M and the GV have an excellent history that dates back to 1930 when the first clash was played between the two.

The rivalry is stronger than ever with the two teams battling it out for the Ash-Wilson trophy.

“It’s just going to be good to get to know some of the players that you usually play against,” Richards said.

“We’re staying down there overnight so that’ll be a good

opportunity to bond and get to know one another.

“The trainings have been good and Wednesday night was pretty tough in the lead up to the game. “’Secco’ (coach Damian Sexton) knows his stuff and you can tell that he’s been coaching for ages just by the way he speaks.”

Richards returned from a hamstring injury last week in Wangaratta’s 161-point thrashing of Wodonga Raiders and amassed 30 touches and two goals.

“The hamstring probably recovered a bit quicker than I thought.” Richards said.

“We weren’t sure if I’d sneak a game in before interleague so it was good to return last weekend.

“Hopefully I can play a good game on Saturday.”

Richards joked the added ad-

vantage of playing interleague is avoiding the dreaded Saturday morning club training sessions.

“There’s nothing worse,” he said.

The interleague football kicks off at 2:30pm, while the netball starts at 2pm.

The team is: Wangaratta Rovers: Dylan Stone, Tom Boyd, Cody Schutt, Jake McQueen, Alex Marklew; Wangaratta: Dylan Van Berlo; Mark Anderson, Joe Richards, Daniel Sharrock, Jamie Anderson; Albury: Lucas Conlan; Jacob Conlan, Riley Bice, Michael Duncan, Fletcher Carroll, Jesse Wilson; Yarrawonga: Leigh Williams, Harry Wheeler, Ryan Bruce; Wodonga Raiders: Iasaac Muller, Brad St John, Max Beattie; Wodonga: Josh Mathey; Corowa-Rutherglen: Cam Wilson, Kaelan Bradtke.

Rep netballers face their biggest challenge

By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA Netball Association (WNA) representative netballers face their biggest carnival for the year this weekend.

The association will make the trip up the highway to Albury for the Zone Carnival where a top two finish in their respective age groups will give them entry into the State Championships at the State Netball Hockey Centre in Melbourne.

The WNA will have teams in the under 13s, under 15s and under 17s age groups.

Under 13 Champions coach Jaye Miller said she had a great group of players to work with.

“I have been so lucky to have had the opportunity to coach not only a very talented group of players but also a lovely bunch of young ladies this year,” Miller said.

“Each and every player arrives to training early and eager to take the court and ready to learn.

“The growth that has been shown through persistence, focus and pure passion has impressed everyone who has had the opportunity to watch them play.

“They should all be extremely proud of their dedication and hard work this year.”

As for their chances of a state championship berth, Miller has plenty of confidence in her team.

“Our team heads into zone championships this Sunday having had wins against all teams we will play on the big day,” she said.

READY TO GO: Under 17 WNA representative team (back L-R) Cameron Miller (Wangaratta Rep coordinator), Tori Sampson, Bella Pasquali, Amelie Doyle, Felicity Lincoln, Olivia Holmes, Abbey Moore, Ellie Miller, Stacey Lamb (coach), (front L-R) Addi Miller, Jess McInnes, Makeely Gottschling, Rose Henry and Kyia Wohlers.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

UNDER 13’S: (Back L-R) Sharlene Wohlers (Mentor Coach), Alexis Stamp, Olivia Smith, Lily Lyster, Lainey Draper, Remy Lloyd, Sienna Sampson, Freya Chant, Charlotte Howell, Fern Tucker, Tayah Dickson, Jaye Miller (13 Aqua Coach), (Front L-R) Charley Miller, Eloise McLaughlin, Milla Norman, Isobel McMahon, Layla Graham, Georgie Hill, Emily Liddell, Rose Hogan, (absent) Miley Adamo, Minnie Humphrey.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

“The girls are pumped and prepped both physically and mentally for a challenge and the opportunity to turn this weekend into one to remember.

“If we come together and play hard as a team we could be bringing home the silver ware “We are all looking forward to a day full of fun, laughs and lots of netball.”

The under 13s Reserve team will be hoping their development over the year will continue to blossom at zone.

They managed a grand final appearance at the Wodonga tournament holding the team in good stead.

“The girls have had an amazing year, displaying enormous improvement,” coach Kelly Bihun said.

“The progression in their game, as seen over the last few tournaments, especially with the grand final appearance in Wodonga, holds the girls in a fantastic position to

their drive to win on show.

“The athletes have developed well throughout the year,” Balfour said.

“Their competitiveness and want to win drives them to continue to work on their skills, they are never satisfied with their last performance.

“They are always looking to improve.

UNDER 15’S: (Back L-R): Colleen Balfour (Coach 15 Aqua), Elle Gibson, Marley Carmody, Matilda Scott, Emerson Norton, Imogen Robinson, Maggie Walker, Sophia Pasquali, T’Leah Romero, Gertie Gemmill, Stella Patterson, Milla Schubert, Zara Hughes, Kerri Michelini (Coach 15 White), (front L-R) Tayah Martens, Maddie White, Mollie Hogan, Sophie Weir, Sadie Pellegrino, Amelia Sharp, Holly Humphry, Holly McCarthy, (absent) Georgie Canning, Taya McPhan. reach the prized goal.

“They will need to be switched on from the first game but have shown that they can bring it home against high quality opposition.”

In the under 15s, Aqua and White will represent the WNA. Under 15s Aqua coach Colleen Balfour is hoping to see

“To win zone they will need all their talent, confidence, determination and focus.

“If all goes right on the day they will push and beat each of their competitors.”

Under 15 White has been thrown challenges this season but are aiming for a top four finish.

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“Although this season has still had its challenges it’s been very exciting to get in another season of rep netball,” coach Kerri Michelini said.

“It’s been a privilege to work with the under 15 girls for their continued development and improvement of skill level as individuals and to see them gel as a team.

“With the growth the team has shown this year I am hopeful it will secure them a spot in the top four at zone.

“Given zone is the final tournament for our under 15 White team I’m looking forward to seeing all their hard work pay off, some nice weather will be a bonus too.”

Stacey Lamb’s under 17 team looks one of the best chances to reach the state championships.

“This team has something special,” Lamb said.

“They are all here as they are the best under 17 netballers in Wangaratta and they are playing like it.

“We have a mix of top age and bottom age players that have gelled together beautifully.”

Lamb believes her team’s best netball will hold them at the top of the pile.

“We need to play every game with high intensity and if we implement all the things we have been working on then we will be fine,” she said.

“The girls love playing together and I love coaching them.

“They play a lovely brand of netball and never give up.

“I am excited for Sunday.”

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Cadbury helps Rovers girls get in the game

By SIMONE KERWIN NEW, more suitable shorts are helping Wangaratta Rovers’ female footballers grow in confidence as they pursue their passion for the game.

The club recently received funding through the Cadbury and Women Sport Australia Get in the Game initiative to purchase the shorts, which are a better fit for females, to ensure confidence and comfort for the more than 60 players who form the Rovers’ three teams.

Hawk players and officials were also thrilled to host AFLW player Akec Makur Chuot recently, as she visited the WJ Findlay Oval as part of the Get in the Game promotion.

Through the program, $150,000 in grants have been provided across Australia to

help navigate uniform barriers to involvement, and ensure ongoing participation in sport.

The Rovers were among 40 recipients (12 in Victoria) of the grants of up to $5000, with the money also used to purchase new socks, and ensure the new items were free of charge to players from all three grades.

“We definitely appreciate the support, and are really grateful to Cadbury for helping to keep females involved in sport, which is ultimately what this is all about,” Rovers under 17 coach Kylie Barton said.

She said prior to receiving the new gear, players often wore two pairs of shorts in games to ensure sufficient coverage and feel comfortable.

“It’s something that was

STAR VISIT: Wangaratta Rovers footballers Ella Bradley, Sarah Wernert, Lili Fan, Bree Keys and Ruby Bihun were excited to meet AFLW player Akec Makur Chuot when she visited the WJ Findlay Oval last week as part of the Cadbury Get in the Game initiative.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling identified as an issue, and which we’ve been able to resolve; if we can act on any concerns and at the end of the day encourage more females to play footy and be involved in sport, there are so many benefits for everyone,” she said.

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ported by Victoria University research which identified inappropriate sporting uniforms for girls as a major barrier to sporting participation.

It found that by the age of 14, Australian girls’ confidence levels were 27 per cent lower than those of

boys, and that the type of uniforms available to girls when deciding to play sport was a critical factor in helping them feel confident and be active.

Get in the Game forms part of Cadbury’s ongoing Women in Sport initiative.

Women Sport Australia deputy chair Rebecca Reed said: “As we strive for equality in sport, it has become even more important that programs like this exist. They enable WSA to continue to positively impact women’s sport throughout Australia.”

Kylie Barton said players thoroughly enjoyed the chance to meet Akec Makur Chuot during her visit, as they identified with her as a fellow footballer.

“Akec came from a refugee camp and was able to change her story through

sport, and they could understand that while chatting to her,” she said.

“Their conversations with her were quite spontaneous, and she was really able to relate to the girls.

“As someone who has reached the top tier, they were able to talk with her about some of the issues they have, and also about sport providing great role models and developing friendships.”

Barton said she felt the Rovers were creating a strong club culture, encouraging teamwork and providing positive role models for young women.

“One of the great things about a footy club is the creation of social connections among a mix of demographics, and that’s what we are seeing,” she said.

Devils eye Wanderers clash

By WILLSON MACK

WANGARATTA City return to South Wangaratta Reserve where a clash against Twin City stands in their way.

Wangaratta have been in top form over the past month after a rollercoaster start to the season and will well and truly be favourites to down the Wanderers.

Twin City are yet to hit their straps with just two wins against their name this season but Devils coach

Daniel Vasilevski won’t take their opponents lightly.

“We haven’t played them yet but they were hard to play against last season,” Vasilevski said.

“Matt Hasler and Tom Morrison are also back so I think they’ll be stronger than they have been.

“They only lost 2-4 to Albury United last weekend so that’s a pretty good effort too.”

After a fast start in the 6-0 win over Albury Hotspurs last weekend that saw four

first half goals to the Devils, Vasilevski wants a similar scenario.

“We need to get into them early,” he said.

“Hopefully we can get one or two early goals and put them on the back foot straight away.

“Last year it was an even game at half-time and they ended up pushing us so we drew when we probably should have won.”

Wangaratta faces the Wanderers, followed by Al-

bury City before a week off for the bye, followed by another Sunday off due to playing a Wednesday night game that round.

“We’re constantly chatting and the boys are well aware that we just need to tick these two wins off,” Vasilevski said.

“We just need to make sure we’re keeping touch with United at the bye and then we get a few players back after the break so we’ll be able to attack the back half of the year.”

CONTROLLED: Liam Nash in action last weekend.

PHOTO: Sam Sgarioto

Campbell confident of Lady Devils’ abilities

By NATHAN DE VRIES

REVIVAL: The Lady Devils will be firing on all cylinders when they host Myrtleford this Sunday.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Wangaratta City FC

AFTER their harrowing 4-0 loss to Hotspurs last weekend, Wangaratta’s division one women coach said they were doing the work to ensure such a defeat doesn’t happen again.

Lockie Campbell said the mood at training this week was markedly better than the gloom which swallowed the team after last Sunday’s match.

“Training this week has been very good, high energy and lifted spirits through the whole week,” he said.

“We did have a solid chat at the start of the week, discussing what went bad for

vs

us and why it happened, focussing more on the topic of how to not let that happen again.

“We don’t want to be stuck in the past, so it’s onwards and upwards from here.”

The Lady Devils play host to Myrtleford this weekend at the South Wangaratta Recreation Reserve, with a score to settle against the Savoys who beat them 6-2 just a few short weeks ago.

Wangaratta will also go into the match with a slight mental edge, following the Savoys bowing out of the FA Cup semi-finals with a 5-2 loss against Hotspurs.

“All of the girls are up and ready to get back at ‘Myrt’

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this weekend - we will be looking at taking advantage of them recently losing and putting pressure on them from the start,” Campbell said.

“Now that we have already played them, and from watching parts of the game on Wednesday, we can plan accordingly to how we think they will play, shut down their play style and work hard on putting pressure on their defenders.

“Georgia Mahoney steps back into the squad this weekend, after being away on holidays - she is a great player who will lift everybody’s energy and keep the tempo up.”

The Lady Devils will be without winger Matilda Aggenbach, with Bella Pasquali a possible replacement, while Naomi Howe will be missing from the midfield due to COVID. The division two women will be rested and ready to go, facing off against ninth placed side Twin City, a side who are yet to register a win from their five times stepping onto the field.

The reserves match kicks off from 9.50am on Sunday at the South Wangaratta Recreation Reserve, while the division one match starts from 11.20am.

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Oxley table tennis group set to grow

By JUNE UEBERGANG WITH federal elections all done, 17 ‘candidates’ elected to head to the Oxley hall to present their ‘agendas’ at the weekly social table tennis competition last Monday night.

While outside temperatures were well down, competition in the hall was red hot.

Ripping into gear early, ‘always on the go’ Cheryl Coad and ‘Smith Street’s mower man’ Don Heath threw everything, except their bats, into their match against Richard ‘Bluey’ Morgan, and Cheryl’s other half, Gary.

And while neither pair was intimidated by the onslaught of powerful precision play, with each giving back as much as they re-

ceived, it was ‘Mrs’ Coad and Heath who finally stood tall on the podium with scores reading 21-19.

Returning to the fold after a long absence, Manni Poulos was all pumped up as he lined up alongside Neil Brock, who was fired up and ready to blaze the trail, in their blockbuster match against the confident ‘cool Waters’, Leonie and David.

Every stroke in the book, and some that are not, were put into practice until, after trailing 20-16, the Waters surged to swamp Poulos and Brock 21-20.

The ‘all ages and abilities’ competition was epitomized when ‘schoolies’ Phoebe Bosley and Archie Crispin challenged Archie’s mum, Kate Cole, and the ‘much older’ June Uebergang in a

ALL AGES FUN: Oxley table tennis players (from left) Phoebe Bosley, Adam Bosley, Archie Crispin and Zac Mullins in action last Monday night.

PHOTO: Neil Brock multi-generational contest.

With some finely-tuned precision plays, mixed with a bit of smash and grab, it was on for young and old.

But final scores saw youth overcoming age and experience, with Bosley and Crispin winning 21-19.

In the ‘all-ladies classic event,’ ‘always on the move’

Kate Cole, and the player who spreads her shots and herself all over the table, Janet Heath, went head to head against ‘tear-away’ Julie Reid and her non-stop partner Leonie Waters.

The match proved to be a real workout - a couple of the players were considering cancelling their gym

class the next day, with final scores not recorded.

The ever-imposing young blokes, Zac Mullins and Archie Crispin pulled out all the stops in their encounter with Adam Bosley, who ‘hit the floor running’ both literally and metaphorically, and the man with a real hunger for the game, William Bonwick - and what a game it was.

Exhilarating for the players, and exhausting for the spectators, as each player demonstrated many of the finer points of the game, it was understandable that scores were lost from time to time, but the best team (both of them) won.

Unanimously voted another great night on the ‘oblong tables’, everyone replaced some of their spent energy

with a cuppa and catch-up chat, including some ‘what might have been’s.

In very exciting and encouraging news, thanks to the Rural City of Wangaratta Active Community Grants, the Oxley table tennis group has been successful in gaining a grant for $1598 for the purchase of two new tables.

These much-needed tables will undoubtedly contribute greatly to the all-round improvement of performances of the everincreasing number of players taking part in the weekly social competition.

Players of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the group which meets at the Oxley hall each Monday night, beginning at 7pm bring your own bat and $2 entry fee.

STAR SWIMMER: Wangaratta Amateur Swimming Club’s Gabe Watson competed at the Australian Swimming Championships last weekend.

WINNERS: (L-R) John Wojcik, Matt Motha, Craig Sessions, Darren Clark, Stephen Coulston, Zac Felmingham, Bob Glossop, Terry Walls, Domingo Diaz.

Perfect conditions for DTL clay target competition SATURDAY, May 21 was federal election day, so that might account for the relatively low turnout at the Wangaratta Clay Target Club’s down the line (DTL) competition.

Nevertheless, the three squads that did sign up made the most of the excellent conditions to achieve some impressive results, with at least one perfect score shot in each of the four events.

The first event was the 10 Target Single Barrel Eye Opener.

Zac Felmingham, David Luelf, Craig Sessions and Terry Walls all shot 10/10 to take a share of cash divide prize.

Event two was the 25 Target Single Barrel.

Yarrawonga Gun Club’s Terry Walls smashed all 25 to take out AA Grade, with Angus Ferguson second on 24/25.

In A Grade, Darren Clark and

Bob Glossop tied on 22/25.

Darren came out on top in the shoot-off to take first place with 25/28 to Bob’s 24/28.

B Grade saw another perfect score, with Cosgrove club shooter Zac Felmingham’s 25/25 giving him the win over junior category shooter Matt Motha on 24/25.

David Luelf made the drive from Mansfield worthwhile by taking C Grade with 19/25.

Wang club veteran Keith Brown was second on 17/25.

Next up was the 25 Target Handicap.

Interestingly, the top three finished in reverse grade order.

C Grade veteran David Luelf, off 15 metres, took first place with a perfect 25/25.

B Grader Zac Felmingham shot off 17 metres to take second place with 24/25.

Club President Anton Motha, an A grader shooting off 19 metres, tied for third place on 22/25 with AA grader Angus Ferguson (23 metres).

A coin toss decided third place in Anton’s favour.

The final event was the 25 Target Double Barrel.

Scores were close throughout this event and the winning margin was only one target in three of the four grades.

AA Grade went to the host club’s John Wojcik with a perfect 25/25.

John was recently selected in the Australian team for the 2022 Universal Trench World Championships in Italy.

Domingo Diaz took second in AA Grade on 29/30, after a shoot-off with Angus Ferguson.

Mansfield club shooter Darren Clark and local Bob Glossop repeat-

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Stephen Coulston gave his Tangambalanga dairy herd the day off so he could come to Wangaratta to shoot.

He took B grade with 25/27 after a shoot-off with Zac Felmingham, who finished second on 24/27.

David Luelf backed up his single barrel win earlier in the day by taking out C Grade with 22/25.

Once again it was Keith Brown keeping him company, taking second with 19/25.

High Gun winners were, overall, Zac Felmingham, shooting in Wang for the first time in 15 years, 82/85; veterans, David Luelf 76/85; ladies, Jessica Goodall, shooting again after taking an 18 month break to have her beautiful baby Mia, 59/85; juniors, Matt Motha 73/85.

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Gabe competed against Australia’s best swimmers (including Zac StubbletyCook) at the National Championships which served as selection trials for the World Swimming Championships and Commonwealth Games Australian swimming teams.

Despite swimming with an injury, Gabe improved his national ranking by 17 places with a personal best time of 29.81 in the 50m breaststroke, ranking the Wangaratta swimmer among Australia’s finest.

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Henry’s huge award Prominent P i W Wangaratta b basketball k b ll figure JJacquii H Henry h has b been recognised i d ffor h her tireless i l work k JACQUI Henry has been recognised by Basketball Victoria for her outstanding contribution to the sport in the state.

Henry was awarded the Jack Terrill Medal - named in honour of the late founding president and long-time Basketball Victoria Country Council Member - at the recent Basketball Victoria Awards.

This annual award recognises a significant and

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outstanding contribution by an individual to basketball in Country Victoria and also made a lasting or meaningful contribution or impact on basketball in their community.

Henry said she was humbled by the recognition.

“It’s a great honour to receive this award,” she said.

“People who I have looked up to and admired have won this award so to be able to be in a similar category to them is the highest of honours I could ask for.

“It’s definitely my biggest recognition in basketball.”

Henry has been a key contributor and highly respected coaching director, coach, and mentor to many Wangaratta basketballers and has also

developed coaches, players, and colleagues at Wangaratta Basketball Inc over many years.

She said the development of aspiring basketballers is what drives her to do what she does.

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“Hopefully Wangaratta Basketball continues to give me jobs that allow me to coach and develop as many kids as possible.

“The passion’s definitely still there.”

Henry’s husband Ray won the same award in 2015 making the occasion even more special.

“For both of us to be recog-

nised is special,” Henry said.

“Ray managed state teams and many other teams over the years so it’s great for both of us to be acknowledged.”

Basketball Victoria’s awards ceremony couldn’t go ahead this year, once again due to COVID-19.

Basketball Victoria general manager David Huxtable made the trip to Wangaratta to present Henry with her award.

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