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Walking in honour of Pam

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Celebrating ‘new’ courts at Everton

COME AND ENJOY A SLICE OF PARADISE

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LESLIE Bolitho’s (left) ‘Sable Park’ garden will be open to community members this weekend to raise funds for the Wangaratta Carevan, with Carevan secretary Trudy Cornish (right) among members grateful for the ongoing support.

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FREE STAGE JOY Wangaratta g Club offers venue for jjazz and blues festival’s free outdoor stage g events

SPACE provided by the Wangaratta Club will enable the free outdoor stage element of the final Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues to go ahead on the first weekend in November.

The Saturday afternoon/ evening session will channel the spirit of the much-loved former Reid Street free stage, with local performers set to entertain the public between 4pm and 8pm on November 4.

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Festival chair Dave Fuller said the club had offered its bowling green area for use, in response to a recent Wangaratta Chronicle article calling for support of the free stage.

He said the central location of the Wangaratta Club, with

fencing and security already in place at the venue, ensured it was cost-effective for the festival board.

“The club has offered not only their space, but their services, with the bar and food offering available for patrons to purchase during the event,” he said.

“We are looking for a community group to potentially host a barbecue at the site as well.

“In this location, it’s a bit of

a nod to Reid Street; it could be called ‘Reid off Reid’.”

Mr Fuller said local performers were being sourced to fill the schedule for the four-hour event, which would again be an opportunity to highlight the district’s talent.

Wangaratta Club general manager Daniel Peacock, said he had started work in the rural city just this year and had never had a chance to attend the festival, but

knew many people who had soaked up the atmosphere of the event in the past.

“I’m very familiar with the branding, and I know how many people enjoy it,” he said.

“I think it will be greatly missed.

“This (free stage) is an opportunity to send the event off with a bang or, on the flip-side, to offer a bit of impetus for it to keep going in some form.

“If the festival does go

ahead in some form, I think this opportunity could potentially still be on the table.

“It’s a ready-made venue for that kind of event.

“I’m really glad we’ve been able to help.

“Any support a registered club can give back to the community, that’s why we’re here.”

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LIVIA Gamble has been inspired by the memory of her mum Pam to take part in this year’s Sunshine Walk, to raise funds for the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund.

Pam was just 56 when she passed away on September 23 this year, following a 16-month journey with brain cancer.

Wife of Ian and mum to Emma (23), Olivia (22) and Nathan (19), Pam was a much-loved nurse at Northeast Health Wangaratta before a seizure in May, 2022 led to her brain cancer diagnosis.

“Nursing was Mum’s passion; she came to it later in life, and she just loved it,” Olivia said.

“She was passionate about her work, in particular looking after stroke patients in the rehab ward at the hospital.

“And as a mum, she was always encouraging us to participate in sport and things we loved to do, and she was the one who drove us around to our weekend sport.

“She was optimistic, hardworking, and dedicated to her family.”

In memory of Pam, Olivia and a trio of women she met while they worked together at Wangaratta’s La Bella Rocca Fruit have formed the team Pam & Co’s Angels, which will complete a local version of the Sunshine Walk, along the rail trail path from Wangaratta to Oxley and back on Sunday, November 5.

With dad Ian, Olivia will then take part in the Albury Sunshine Walk on November 12.

Olivia said her fellow team members in Pam and Co’s Angels - Melissa Seymour, Kate Sipsa and Annie Creed - had offered significant support for her during Pam’s illness, and also had personal connections to cancer.

“Ever since Mum mentioned that she had seen this

 INSPIRATION: Pam Gamble (above) will be honoured during a local version of the Sunshine Walk, with her daughter Olivia and three friends walking from Wangaratta to Oxley and back on November 5. Donations to the team can be made online and at La Bella Rocca Fruit.  SPREADING SUNSHINE: Melissa Seymour, Olivia Gamble, Kate Sipsa and Annie Creed will take part in a local version of the Sunshine Walk, under the team name Pam & Co’s Angels, to raise funds for the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Trust Fund. event advertised last year while receiving treatment at the (Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre), I thought we would do it the following year,” she said.

“This year, I thought I would take part with some close friends who have been incredibly supportive, and walk to honour her.”

Olivia said prior to Pam’s cancer diagnosis, walking was something they enjoyed together.

“We’d walk the dogs most days, and during her cancer journey, walking gave her purpose and independence.

For that hour or so, that was her time to enjoy,” she said.

So Olivia said the chance to remember her mum by walking, and supporting

 MUCH-LOVED: Pam Gamble, with children Olivia, Nathan and Emma and husband Ian, was a dedicated family woman and nurse. a service which cared for Pam, was the perfect fit.

She said she understood how valuable the centre was for those in the community who were able to access treatment close to home and alongside their family.

“Having access to treatment and professionals an hour’s drive from home meant that during the intense period of radiation and then ongoing chemotherapy,

Mum and Dad, who was her primary carer, were able to return to the comfort of home each day,” Olivia said.

“It allowed our family to retain some normality during such a tumultuous time.

Being at home was very important to Mum.”

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am & Co’s Angels have so far raised about $350 towards their target of $1500.

“We have a donation box and raffle tickets available at La Bella Rocca Fruit for those who would like to support us, or people can donate online,” Olivia said.

Online donations can be made at https://give.awcancertrust.org.au/fundraisers/ PamCosAngels “The event is also about raising awareness of the services available locally,” Olivia said.

“Before Mum was diagnosed, I didn’t have as much appreciation about the resources available in the region as I do know.

“We are so lucky to have this centre so close to where we live.”

The Sunshine Walk on November 12 returns to its original setting on the banks of the Murray River, with 5km, 10km and 20km walks offered from a new start and finish line at the Albury Sports Ground, along with the DIY option Olivia’s group has taken, which allows participants to complete the walk at a location of their choice.

The event has raised more than $920,000 for the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund over four years.

It is held as part of a week-long campaign, Sunshine Week, which encourages businesses, schools and community groups to host a fundraising event between November 6 and 12.

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Deceitful offender jailed for nine months

YOUR SERVE: Everton Primary School students were over the moon to have a hit on newly reconstructed tennis courts behind the school, a project costing $405,000. Pictured are TJ O’May (left) Mitchell Titcumb, Archie Dobbs, Maree Ginkle, Elissa Miller, Owen Barker and Max Dobbs.

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FOUR newly reconditioned tennis courts at Everton will be officially opened this Sunday after the Rural City of Wangaratta provided $405,000 through its Rural Placemaking Project initiative.

The court reconstruction project was driven by community feedback expressing the need for improved court conditions and a space for physical wellbeing and community connection.

As a result, design drawings were made in close consultation with the club, and council contributed the entire $405,000 needed for the reconstruction of the four existing tennis courts to now have an asphalt with acrylic coated surface.

Additional works have occurred at the site including new tennis court lighting and water installations at the barbecue shelter, located adjacent to the courts, including a water

BY STEVE KELLY skelly@ nemedia.com.au

tank, sink and drink fountain.

The tennis club also successfully applied for, and received funding from, Tennis Australia and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal to assist with funds for the lighting and water fittings.

Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees said the courts provide a newer and much safer surface for tennis enthusiasts.

“The project underlines our commitment to enhancing community spaces making the Rural City of Wangaratta a better place to live and thrive,” Cr Rees said.

Wangaratta council constructed the courts as part of its 2023-24 capital works program.

Local contractors were en-

gaged to complete the works, with Trek Electrical installing the new lights and Paul Muraca Plumbing connecting the tank and water fittings.

This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the Everton tennis courts in their current location, behind the Everton Primary School.

The courts were originally built in 1982 through significant community contributions of land, resources and funds.

Many locals donated their time and equipment in what was a memorable community effort that resulted in the courts being opened on March 27, 1983.

There was a mention of lighting to be installed at this time; however, feedback from council 40 years ago expressed reservations and it was “going a little too far in aiming for lighting towers”.

“No other tennis courts in the

shire have them,” Cr Graeme Norman said.

From that date, the Everton Tennis Club has continuously entered teams in the Ovens and King Tennis Association and its successor the North East Regional Tennis Association.

The club has also conducted a successful night tennis competition since that date.

“We are thrilled to be starting our 2023-24 tennis season on these new courts and we are certain our community will benefit from these improvements for many years to come,” club president Elisha Fraser said.

The court opening will consist of a sausage sizzle commencing at 6pm on Sunday at the Everton barbecue shelter, followed by the official opening at 7pm.

This will be followed by a social round robin, when the lights will be turned on.

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A WANGARATTA man who accumulated more than $2600 worth of goods using stolen credit cards, attempted to avoid police by using his own number plate on a stolen car and repeatedly breached family violence orders has been jailed for nine months.

Peter Collison, 43, faced Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Thursday having previously pleaded guilty to numerous dishonesty, deception, drug possession and persistent contravention charges stemming from a series of incidents over the last 13 months.

The court previously heard Collison had been caught driving a stolen Toyota Hilux along Worland Road last September, with police noticing the man had affixed number plates registered to another of his vehicles to the car.

Collison told police he had purchased the vehicle from a man in Mansfield for a total of $3600 in the weeks prior to the intercept, and was not charged with stealing the vehicle.

However, Magistrate Ian Watkins said he couldn’t accept Collison’s explanation to police, noting the man “did play (his) role in depriving the rightful owners of their vehicle”.

The court also heard the man had been linked to two purchases made with the same stolen credit card in October last year, totaling upwards of $2600, and physically attended the second store to collect $2089 in goods purchased over the phone by a coaccused the previous day.

The items were subsequently found at Collison’s Wangaratta home by police.

On another occasion, he was found to be driving under the influence of methylamphetamine at speed along O’Leary Street, and was found in possession of a Ziploc bag of white crystals during another intercept at Baddaginnie.

In sentencing Collison to serve an extended prison term, Mr Watkins said Collison had also shown “brazen and alarming disregard for court orders”, when he “relentlessly” contacted his former partner in breach of a family violence order, after the woman and her young son were moved to a safehouse.

He said the behaviour was of particular concern after Collison admitted to police he had been wandering the streets of Wangaratta looking for the woman in August this year.

Mr Watkins noted Collison had previously completed 18 community corrections orders, however, noted they had done little to deter or change his offending behaviour.

He convicted and fined the man $800 and banned him from driving for 12 months on driving charges, a suspension which will be served while imprisoned.

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THIRTY-three years after he was part of the first Wangaratta Festival of Jazz, Wilbur Wilde will return to the rural city for what is expected to be the final staging of the event.

He will perform on November 3 with his band, Blowout, at the revived Friday night gala dinner, which will kick off official festival events at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.

The veteran saxophonist and vocalist, perhaps best known for his 15 years in the ‘Hey Hey It’s Saturday’ house band but with a wide-ranging performance career to his name, said he “had goosebumps” this week as he re-read a piece he’d prepared for Adrian and Andra Jackson’s book ‘Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues 30 years’.

Wilbur took his video camera along for the ride to Wangaratta in 1990, during which he and fellow performers had “laughed our way up the highway”, and captured snippets of the action as he and his mates enjoyed the fledgling festival.

He remembered a “close-knit jazz family of diversely talented players and singers” in performances “creating seminal moments of our lives”.

“The audience dug on it too, which is nice,” he added.

Wilbur’s memories of the festival’s early days, including enjoying

RETURNING TO WANGARATTA: The familiar face of Wilbur Wilde (right) will kick off the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues at the gala dinner with pianist Mark Fitzgibbon (above). “chats with cats on the footpath” are in sync with the festival board’s eagerness to celebrate and acknowledge the history of the event during this final staging.

“Hopefully we can recreate that vibe this year,” he said.

“Wangaratta has always been a jazz gathering where different groups descend and become one big group; a real gathering place for everyone.

“I have fond memories of that musical camaraderie.

“It’s all about live performance and the joy of jazz.

“Part of later life is that you realise how precious these things are.”

Wilbur has appeared at the festival a few more times since that first visit, the last in around 2016,

adding further fond memories to a performance career which kicked off when he joined Ol’ 55 in 1975 as a 19 year old.

“I went to study jazz, then joined a rock band; I just loved performing live,” he said.

A fixture of the Australian music scene, he spent four years with Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons, as well as touring and recording with artists including Skyhooks, Cold Chisel, Kevin Borich and Split Enz, and has continued to perform live with a number of bands in between his TV and radio gigs.

He can belt out a tune, and said the sax was an easy selection as his instrument of choice: “It’s loud, it’s shiny, and the chicks dig it.”

Wilbur said his performance

with Blowout - with Mark Fitzgibbon (piano), former festival artistic director Eugene Ball (trumpet), Ben Robertson (bass) and Olly Shute (drums) - would cover everything from pop through to trad.

“That’s what Wangaratta is,” he said.

“We will highlight the mastery of these Wangaratta veterans.”

Limited seats remain for the gala dinner, and tickets are also selling fast for the Saturday evening performance by Elixir featuring Katie Noonan and Barnie McAll at the WPACC. Tickets are also still available for the Saturday afternoon National Jazz Awards.

Visit www.wangarattajazz.com for more information.

Wangaratta Club for festival’s free outdoor stage events ■ From page 1

Mr Peacock said the club had hosted a fundraiser for the Wangaratta Night Shelter and Zac’s Place last weekend, with live entertainment running from 11.30am to 8pm, and it had been well-received.

Vision of the event appeared on the club’s Facebook page.

“That was using one sixth of the space....we can fit 300 to 400 people no worries,” he said.

Locals, and visitors to the rural city for the festival’s ticketed events, are encouraged to enjoy the entertainment at the WanFOR THE COMMUNITY: Wangaratta Club general manager Daniel Peacock garatta Club free stage between 4pm and 8pm on Saturday, Noand Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues chair Dave Fuller would love vember 4, which will be subject the rural city community to gather in this space at the club to farewell the festival in its current form.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling to venue capacity limits.

Other events happening around the official festival program over the pre-Melbourne Cup weekend include: a performance by The Daisies at The Pinsent Hotel on Saturday, November 4 from 12 noon; the Tarrawingee Blues Festival at the Plough Inn on Sunday, November 5 from 12 noon to 9pm; and Wangaratta Arts Council’s events at Holy Trinity Cathedral on Sunday, November 5.

The traditional jazz mass at the cathedral will also be held on the Sunday from 10am, and the annual Oxley Bush Market is happening again on Saturday, November 4, from 9am to 2.30pm in and around historic Oxley Hall.

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Container deposit site to open in Wangaratta

10c refunds available on a range of recyclable items at Newman Street site from Wednesdayy

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A NEW automated container deposit scheme set to open in Wangaratta next week will offer 10c refunds on a range of recyclable cans, bottles and cartons.

The site, which will operate directly opposite the Rural City of Wangaratta’s Newman Street depot between 8am and 4pm Monday to Saturday from November 1, will see community members deposit their glass, aluminium, plastic, steel and paperboard items, which will then be automatically sorted through a series of sensors.

The sorting process is forecast to take just over 20 seconds, with the machine able to sort 10,000 items each hour.

A receipt with a QR code will then be printed totaling deposits for each customer, which they can scan at a nearby point of sale and leave the site with cash in hand or an eftpos transfer.

Local deposit sites at Wangaratta and Wodonga will be overseen by ‘Exchange Depot’, while sites at Benalla, Yarrawonga and Cobram are also set to be opened under different banners.

Exchange Depot managing director Damien Woolford said the company would also be endeavouring to run a commercial service for sporting clubs, charities and various community groups, charging a small fee for the company to regularly collect

EXCITED TO RECYCLE: Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy and Exchange Depot managing director Damien Woolford checked out Wangaratta’s new container deposit scheme site earlier this week, ahead of its official opening on November 1.

PHOTO: Ryan Malcolm

bins of recyclables from local groups.

The group would then be transferred the refundable balance of the recyclables collected.

“We are excited to provide Wangaratta and Wodonga with automated container refund points for ‘Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme’ and look forward to offering great customer service and supporting sports clubs, community groups and charities with fund raising opportunities via the scheme,” Mr Woolford said.

As many as six staff members are expected to be rostered on at the site at a time, aiding customers with depositing their items and retrieving their refund.

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Curdy toured the site this week and said the introduction of recycling depots in Victoria was a major step forward for the state.

“People are keen to do the right thing if it’s made easy for them to do it, and you can’t make it much easier than what we’ve got there now,” he said.

“It’s a great step forward for Wangaratta and I hope everyone takes advantage of it, whether it’s just to get a few bucks back for yourself or to help a local community sporting group or organisation – it just helps keep the place a whole lot tidier.”

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Help out community at the BBBS Aquathon

By CHLOE JAENICKE

THE upcoming Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Aquathon has been the perfect opportunity for Cameron Meggs and his family to give back to the community.

Mr Meggs is currently the chairperson of the BBBS program and said he is passionate about the cause due to his experience of being a father.

“I’d like to be able to help these kids who maybe don’t have the opportunities that my kids are lucky enough to enjoy,” he said.

“The BBBS program is more preventative in trying to help kids and stop them going down the wrong track.”

Earlier this year, Mr Meggs and his family volunteered for the first ever aquathon.

“It’s promoting an active lifestyle, good community involvement, obviously raising money for BBBS which is a terrific program,” he said.

“As a family we have lots of goals and one of those is to partake in community events.”

There are many roles for volunteers at the upcoming BBBS Aquathon including helping out with preparing and selling food, marshalling, promoting the program, collating the results and helping maintain the course for the participants.

“I just encourage anybody

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North East rail line closed on Monday THE Melbourne to Albury rail line will be closed on Monday, October 30 (3am-9pm) for Inland Rail construction work.

Freight and passenger services will be suspended as Inland Rail carries out essential work at the Barnawartha North, Wangaratta, Glenrowan and Seymour-Avenel Road project sites.

Coaches will replace trains for the entire journey between Southern Cross and Albury on Monday.

Passengers can contact V/Line or 1800 800 007 (VIC) for service status updates.

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ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS: Olive, Ellie, Cameron, Georgia and Millie Meggs are encouraging others to volunteer with them at the upcoming BBBS Aquathon event in December.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling to pop down or make contact with us, you get to meet a lot of people, everyone’s there to just do their best and have a go,” he said.

“There’s no pressure... you don’t have to have any qualifications, it’s

just a good fun day supporting our local community.

“We’re expecting the aquathon to be bigger and better this time.”

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THE Victorian Parliament’s Integrity and Oversight Committee is seeking submissions to its inquiry into freedom of information laws in the state.

The committee will examine a range of issues, including the effectiveness of the Freedom of Information Act’s current policy model in comparison with other options, mechanisms for proactive and informal release of information, efficient and timely mechanisms for persons to access their own personal information and the time and costs involved in providing access to information.

“This will be the first occasion that the FOI legislation has been comprehensively reviewed since it came into effect in 1982,” committee chair Dr Tim Read said.

“It presents an important opportunity to ensure that the FOI Act is modern, accessible and fit for purpose.”

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Type O blood in high demand

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT: Carly Bland and Vanessa Manning at Wangaratta Lifeblood are hoping locals will be able to assist a statewide drive for additional type O blood.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

WANGARATTA and district community members with type O blood are being urged to book a donation over the next fortnight, as stocks of both blood types across the country reach their lowest point in a year.

An extra 500 blood donations of O positive and O negative blood are needed every single day over the next two weeks to boost supplies for patients in need, according to Australian Red Cross Lifeblood data.

Lifeblood executive director, strategy and growth, Stuart Chesneau, said demand both O blood types was continuing to increase, despite more people donating than ever before.

“This year we’ve seen demand increase by more than three per cent, making it the highest in a decade, and we expect it to continue to grow in the coming years,” he said.

“To ensure we continue to

meet the needs of patients across the country, we need everyone who is eligible – more than 13 million people – to become blood and plasma donors.

“We also need our existing donors to donate more often.

“If they could give just one more donation each year it would make a huge difference, especially to the lives of those who receive it.”

Mr Chesneau said O positive and O negative were the blood types most frequently ordered by hospitals.

“These two blood types are essential: O negative is the universal blood type and is used to treat patients when their blood type is unknown – it’s often stocked in ambulances and rescue helicopters to be used to treat trauma patients who can require huge quantities of blood in a short amount of time,” he said.

“Fewer than seven per cent of the Australian population is O negative, making it one of the rarer blood types, however, its versatility means it make up 16 per cent of the blood ordered by hospitals.

“O positive, meanwhile, is the most common blood type in the community, with 40 per cent of people having this blood type, meaning it’s the type most needed by patients should they require a blood transfusion.

“Around 50 per cent of people in Australia have type O blood, so if you have one of these blood types there’ s a good chance someone in your family will too.

“We’re asking people to talk to their family members and encourage them to donate.”

To book a donation, call 13 14 95, visit lifeblood.com.au or download the Donate Blood app.

Nominate Landcarer today for annual state awards

THE 2023-24 Victorian State Landcare Awards nominations that aim to recognise the outstanding contributions made by individuals, groups and organisations involved in Landcare are open until March 1, 2024.

Victoria has multiple Landcare award categories, recognising Australians who actively engage in climate action and work to create healthier, more resilient and productive landscapes and communities.

From volunteers, Landcare

groups and other environmental volunteer groups, to farmers and landholders; from First Nations peoples to the next generation of landcarers, the Landcare awards program acknowledges the diverse range of individuals and organisations committed to addressing local environmental issues.

Victorian fourth-generation farmer, Andrew Stewart manages Yan Yan Gurt West Farm alongside his family.

Recognised for his sustainable

agriculture achievements of combining generative grazing and agroforestry, Andrew was honoured to win the 2020 Bob Hawke Landcare Award, and the Australian Government Landcare Farming Award at the 2021 Victorian Landcare Awards.

“Landcare stories need to be shared throughout Australia and celebrated to help spread the message of the wonderful achievements,” he said.

“The act of coming together in family and community groups and

improving urban and rural landscapes is a powerful and positive story for our nation.

“Landcare groups and individuals can showcase their achievements by nominating for the Landcare Awards.

“The process of putting a submission together is rewarding, as it makes individuals and groups record and reflect on their achievements in a deep and meaningful way.

“Being a finalist and an award re-

cipient was an amazing experience in networking and sharing knowledge from other regions in Australia.

“The entire process of the awards, including the publicity, has given our family and community greater motivation and confidence about sharing our Landcare and agroforestry journey.”

For more information about each category or to nominate individuals/ groups for the awards, visit: https:// aulandcareawards.awardsplatform. com/page/gZrJMbxA.

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Chance to gather and farewell festival IT’S significant that the community will have a chance to come together next week and farewell the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues in its current form.

Since plans to wind down the event were announced in August, memories of festivals past have flooded social media, as well as sparking countless conversations among locals.

One of the foremost aspects of those discussions has been the spirit of Reid Street, and its succeeding outdoor stage iterations in Ford and Faithfull streets, and in Merriwa Park.

It was in these locations where people could gather to relax, enjoy local food and wine offerings, and soak up the atmosphere of largely home-grown talent, as well as mingling with those wending their way between ticketed performances.

Jazz festival weekend, positioned perfectly on the cusp of a potential long-long weekend running into Melbourne Cup Day, has traditionally been a chance for former locals to return ‘home’, and catchups have abounded in these community meeting places during the event.

Wangaratta is always richer for these interactions, whether between newcomers and city stalwarts, or reunions of family or school friends, as they’ve shared their knowledge, views and observations of the rural city.

This year, the community stage will be located on the bowling green at the Wangaratta Club, just a decent stone’s throw from where the festival free stage concept originated.

It will again be a chance to witness local talent in action on the stage, while enjoying a refreshing drink or two in what’s expected to be fine, warm spring conditions.

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Lawn Tennis Club for their years of service.

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Narelle Ryan: Congratulations Mandy..

Marg Hochfeld: Well done to you both Courtney Hartwig: Well deserved Mandy!!!

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commented on the Aussie Muscle Car which passed through the rural city on Monday afternoon, with more than 50 cars on display.

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know you are awesome Barry Sullivan: No wonder you gave us a whipping last night Michelle

Facebook users also commented on Michelle Hill who took out the Most Outstanding 30+ Tennis Master award at the 2023 Victorian Tennis Awards.

Facebook users also commented on their upcoming plans for Halloween on Tuesday.

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Haines criticism is totally unwarranted HOW depressingly predictable to see Letters to the Editor (Wangaratta Chronicle, Oct 18 & 20) from people claiming that Helen Haines is out of touch with the Indi electorate because she supported the Yes vote.

Members of parliament declared their position long before October 14.

Did they all consult widely with their constituents beforehand?

Most were expected to toe the party line, with just a few courageous LNP dissenters.

Independents, like Helen, were at liberty to support the case which they believed to be the right direction for Australia as a nation.

Would these detractors have bothered writing to the Chronicle to congratulate Helen had she supported the No side?

I think not.

It’s pretty obvious what their game plan is and the criticisms levelled at her are unconscionable.

It’s regrettable that the referendum became such a bitter, polarised political competition instead of the focus being on what it was really about.

The No outcome has signalled to some that to continue the battle ad nauseum is somehow helpful, but I suspect most of us have had enough.

Dr Haines cannot be criticised for not listening to her constituents - she demonstrates her accessibility and commitment to listening at every opportunity, travelling the length and breadth of Indi.

Her sincerity and modelling of integrity and transparency is beyond reproach.

Helen is an excellent and fair representative for the people of Indi and was entitled, like the many who voted Yes, to hope that we could open our hearts and do better.

Significant harm has been inflicted on Indigenous Australians.

The time has come to stop the posturing and weaponising and move ahead with some moral courage and bipartisan support.

Jill Lindquist, Wangaratta

Take extra care to reduce bushfire risk THIS past year, heavy rain and floods across large parts of the state have had a serious impact on our communities; which has meant less opportunities to lower bushfire risk through planned burning and other measures.

This spring has already seen a significant number of bushfires.

My thoughts go to the communities af-

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CULTURAL CELEBRATION: Shavinder Kaur, Gagandeep Kaur and Mandeep Kaur are looking forward to celebrating their culture at NEMA’s Diwali celebration in Wangaratta tomorrow. Everyone in the community is invited to attend the event to celebrate Hindu culture through prayer, song, dance and feasts. The celebration will be a drug and alcoholfree family friendly event that will take place at the Uniting Church Hall in Rowan Street between 7pm and 10pm. fected by bushfire, and I thank our crews, contractors, incident management personnel and partner agencies for the work they do to keep our communities safe.

Despite the fire activity we have already seen in spring, our bushfire risk management program will continue where conditions are suitable and it is safe to do so.

Planned burning, mechanical treatments and planned burn preparation are our highest priority into late spring and early summer because if a bushfire starts, these activities will help us suppress fires.

We ask visitors to areas at risk of fire to take extra care with campfires and always know and follow the rules as it can take just one stray ember to cause a destructive fire.

Please never leave a campfire unattended and always put a campfire out with water.

More information about campfire safety is available on the FFMVic and CFA websites.

And to keep up to date on planned burns near you, sign up to receive notifications at Planned Burns Victoria or download the VicEmergency app.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on volunteers being sought to assist with the upkeep and preservation of the Wangaratta Cemetery, as part of a mooted Friends of the Cemetery group.

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Facebook users also commented on a Wangaratta resident urging council to bring forward its long-range plans for a new path to ease crossing from Talgai Drive to the Yarrawonga Road bike path.

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Help UMFC put smiles on the children’s faces this Christmas UMFC is helping our communities

By CHLOE JAENICKE

AS part of its annual fundraising, Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC) works with the Wangaratta and district community and local organisations to collect gifts and gift cards for vulnerable children and young people.

This year it is also seeking school packs for those who wish to donate these in preparation for the 2024 school year.

Last year, just over 600 gifts were donated to the UMFC appeal, providing help to approximately 390 children ranging from newborns to 18-year-olds.

UMFC chief executive officer Felicity Williams said all donations of new gifts and school packs go directly to local children, young people and families in need.

“For many families, this Christmas may be one where parents make choices between paying for food and petrol, and easing back on gifts for their children,” she said.

“The gifts donated through this appeal will support families associated with UMFC’s child and family support programs, as well as

GIVE A GIFT: Proud to be helping out with this year’s UMFC gift appeal are (from left) Zoe Konkoly (Rural City Children’s Service Centre childcare coordinator), Mayor Dean Rees, UMFC CEO Felicity Williams, appeal sponsor and owner of Charlie’s Restaurant, Jonathan Sanders, Councillor Dave Fuller, Ben Thomas (manager of community services, Rural City of Wangaratta) and Renee Hill, assistant manager UMFC care services.

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UMFC’s service area includes the Local Government Areas of Wangaratta, Benalla, Alpine, Indigo, Towong, Mansfield and Wodonga as well as areas in Southern NSW. UMFC offers services including Child and Family Services support, Foster and Kinship Care, Carer, Aged and Disability Services, Family Relationship Services (Post Separation Support), Financial Counselling, Queerspace LGBTQIA+ Family Counselling and Support, and Legal Assistance through the Hume Riverina Community Legal Service.

UMFC also partners with The Orange Door for family violence and child wellbeing support.

Andiamo Street Kitchen and Topolino Gelateria for their support.

Sponsor of the appeal and owner of Charlie’s Burgers, Jonathan Sanders, has been heavily involved with the appeal since it began in 2019 and said he hopes it can make Christmas better for children in need.

Donation points for the appeal in Wangaratta in-

clude: UMFC at 36 Mackay Street, Wangaratta; the Rural City of Wangaratta Council offices at 62-28 Ovens Street, Wangaratta; and the Rural City of Wangaratta Children’s Services Centre at 1 Handley Street, Wangaratta.

For more information about the gift appeal contact the UMFC Wodonga office on (02) 6055 8000.

other families seeking support through other organisations such as FoodShare.”

Ms Williams said some of these children and young people may be in foster and kinship care, some have experienced trauma such as family violence, or are from families in financial hardship.

“With the amazing response of our community,

the ‘Give A Gift’ appeal has developed into a significant operation at UMFC,” she said.

“It is not possible without the coordinated response and ongoing support of various agencies, marketing assistance from our media partners, and the efficient distribution of gifts by our staff, including our wonderful administration team,

who ensure the success of the appeal.“ Ms Williams said UMFC would like to thank their generous sponsors including Rural City of Wangaratta, Oak FM, Wangaratta West Primary School, Charlie’s Restaurant, Helen Haines MP, Whitebox Rise Shopping Centre, West End Plaza, Good360, Regent Cinemas Albury Wodonga,

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STEWARDS OF CREATION: Anglican Bishop of Wangaratta Clarence Bester and wife Michelle look over the collection of 28 orange trees which will be blessed during an open-air service at Wangaratta’s Bishop’s Lodge tomorrow. About 160 people are expected to attend the diocesan gathering in response to the Anglican Church’s call to ‘strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth’. One tree will be planted at the lodge, with others to be established at schools and parishes throughout the Wangaratta Diocese.

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Rural community invited to learn about fire risk

By RYAN MALCOLM

RESIDENTS of the Laceby community and surrounding towns will be able to access important fire safety information at the Laceby West CFA brigade’s public pre-season meeting this weekend.

The event, which will take place at the brigade’s shed at Wangaratta-Kilfeera Road on Sunday from 10.30am, aims to strike a balance between informing the public and outlining the brigade’s position ahead of the region’s expected return to a ‘normal’ fire season in the wake of three years of unseasonably wet conditions.

First lieutenant Julian Fidge said the brigade was well-placed ahead of the fire season, with around 50 members on the books, 20 of whom were actively able to respond to fires.

However, he said additional members would be welcomed into the brigade with open arms.

“We decided to have the public meeting so that people could get a feeling for what the machinations are like for the brigade, and not be put off by any concerns around bureaucratic or administrative burdens from the CFA,” he said.

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are (in the off-season), so the new or emerging risks are the solar farms and how we deal with those – the grassfires and the grass burden is also certainly a routine one (for us).”

Mr Fidge said those in rural areas were encouraged to begin clearing their properties in the coming weeks, ensuring they clean out their gutters and create a clear zone around the perimeter of their homes, limiting access to potential fuels in the event of a grassfire.

“I think the firefighters all understand you can never be complacent, because the conditions in Australia vary from week to week,” he said.

“So you can have quite an impressive fuel burden, but then not too much danger in the way of wild weather, but you can have a moderate fuel burden and terrible weather, and then it turns into a catastrophe.

“It’s the confluence of those things, and we’re at the mercy of the climate in Australia and the weather week to week.”

The brigade will also be holding a barbecue on Murphy Street near Aussie Disposals between 9am and 1pm on Saturday, with brigade members also on hand to answer fire-related questions from the public.

FIRE AWARENESS: Laceby West firefighters will hold a public pre-season meeting this Sunday to educate and plan for the upcoming fire season.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

LGBTQIA+ communities will be able to share in $400,000 in State Government funding, with applications open until early next month.

Two funding streams will be available as part of the Pride Events and Festivals Fund for 2023/24, with large LGBTQIA+ events and festivals able to apply for grants between $10,001 and $25,000, while grants of up to $10,000 will be available for eligible small events and festivals.

The program is designed to fund inclusive and diverse events which celebrate LGBTQIA+ organisations and communities, promote inclusion and combat discrimination and prejudice.

Rural and regional Victoria applications are strongly encouraged under the initiative, as are applications from LGBTQIA+ people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, faith communities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, older LGBTQIA+ people, bi+ communities and other LGBTQIA+ groups.

The State Government last year introduced its LGBTQIA+ strategy ‘Pride in Our Future 2022-32’ with an eye to creating safe, strong and sustainable LGBTQIA+ communities.

Minister for Equality, Harriet Shing, said the government was working to create a state where every person feels respected, included, visible and safe.

“Now more than ever, rainbow community events and festivals that promote inclusion and combat discrimination play a vital role in strengthening community networks, promoting pride and celebrating the rich history and stories of LGBTQIA+ people from all walks of life,” she said.

Applications are open until 5pm on November 15.

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By RYAN MALCOLM WANGARATTA’S Carevan initiative will be the major beneficiary of a fundraising drive this weekend, with all proceeds raised at the gate of Leslie and Rosemary Bolitho’s annual Lindner Road garden open day to support the local food drive.

With rising cost of living pressures impacting many within the rural city, the Carevan, which provides cooked meals three times a week to those doing it tough in the community, has seen demand for support almost double in 2023, and rise by a further 20 per cent in the wake of winter.

The Bolitho’s ‘Sable Park’ garden at 185 Lindner Road will be open between 10am and 4pm tomorrow and Sunday, featuring a classic car display, large metal sculptures courtesy of local artist Sam Anderson, Devonshire tea, and hundreds of colourful flowers for attendees to get lost amongst, while also raising funds for a community staple.

Money raised through last year’s fundraiser at the Bolitho property supported the Carevan in upgrading its wares and purchasing air fryers to improve its cooking capacity, as well as funding important van maintenance and the purchase of food for cook-ups.

“Leslie and Rosemary have opened their garden to the public for well over 20 years and have always donated to some form of charity,” Carevan secretary Trudy Cornish said.

“It is beautiful there, it’s a lovely atmosphere and people love com-

The Four Pillars at Wangaratta gallery A NEW exhibition of textilebased works by Melbourne artist Evangeline Cachinero is open at the Wangaratta Art Gallery.

The Four Pillars is a body of work created for this exhibition which

The Eagles Story at WPACC A MUSICAL performance paying homage to the Eagles sound is coming to the WPACC. The five members of The Eagles Story pride themselves in providing an authentic experience through their music and respecting the members of the original band.

The show will take place on Saturday, October 28 at 8pm and tickets can be found at https:// www.wpacc.com.au/Whats-On/ The-Eagles-Story.

Flower show on at Cheshunt THE Cheshunt Hall Recreation Reserve Committee is once again hosting its annual flower show this Sunday.

Visitors can enter their own exhibits or come along to enjoy the exhibits with Devonshire tea available for a gold coin entry.

Flower entries are welcome from 9am to 11am and the public can view entries from noon to 3pm at Cheshunt Hall.

For more information or to enter the show contact Lyn Lewis on 5729 8383.

COME AND EXPLORE: Leslie Bolitho’s ‘Sable Park’ garden will feature a classic car display, locally-designed metal sculptures and Devonshire tea, with proceeds to support Trudy Cornish (right) and the Wangaratta Carevan in providing food to those in need.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling ing – the public love going there and people come year after year.

“The money goes straight back into anything we need to do with running the Carevan.”

Ms Cornish said the fundraiser had come at a time when the community’s awareness around the challenges of homelessness and food insecurity was visibly improving.

She said the Carevan would welcome additional volunteers willing to lend a hand as often as they could, whether it be on a weekly basis or once every few months.

“I think since COVID hit it’s shown a continual increase in people’s needs, because people lost jobs, volunteers had to stop volunteering because circumstances change,” she said.

“There are more discussions being held around the table with everybody, and the local community themselves are being more involved – I sort of noticed that from even the smallest perspective.

“The other day, a lady donated a cake she’d made for the Wangaratta Show and thought it wasn’t good enough, and wanted to do

something like give it to the community.

“So the awareness is there that everyone is struggling – people are stepping up, and it might be in such a small way, but it does show that people are very aware that people are struggling, and they want to help.”

Every cent raised through the $5 gate entry fee at this weekend’s open garden will go towards the Carevan, while ‘Sable Park’ calendars for 2024 will also be available for $20.

For more information, call Leslie Bolitho on 0418 574 463.

explores the pillars of meaning in life including “belonging, purpose, storytelling and transcendence”, with Cachinero challenging visitors to contemplate their own personal pillars for life.

The exhibition by the artist winner of the highly commended Ruth Amery Award in the 2021 Wangaratta Contemporary Textile Award - will run in Gallery Two until November 5.

Mount Bruno picnic day

plus races for adults including broom throwing, nail driving, sprints and more, with all winners choosing their own prizes and all children receiving a prize.

Follow the picnic day signs from the Glenrowan – Boweya Road to Jones Road, along to the picnic area at Mt Bruno in the Warby Ranges (byo food, water, rugs, shade and chairs) with entry by cash donation at the gate.

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ENJOY a traditional family fun day with novelty races for all ages when the Mount Bruno picnic is held on Saturday, October 28 at 1pm.

The event has been held for 130 years and features children’s races like egg and spoon and sack races,

CoWS Creatives Market Sunday PRESENTED by the Creatives of Wangaratta and Surrounds (CoWS) this market brings together the best makers, artists and small business owners from Victoria’s North East all to one place.

The market will take place on Sunday, October 29 from 9am to 1pm at CWA Hall and is curated for the entire family to enjoy.

Wangaratta community market THE Wangaratta community market runs every Sunday at Moore Than Swimming, located at 11-13 Mason Street in Wangaratta, from 8am until 1pm.

There is a wide range of stalls to browse and refreshments are available.

Stalls are available for $25 each with more information via the market’s Facebook page.

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TAKING A PEEK: Tony and Kathy Dalton made the walk up and back Reid Street to check out the line of muscle cars parked along the main street, including this Ford Falcon GT. UNDER THE HOOD: Patrick Mahoney and Henry Bear took interest in the interior of the muscle cars.

PRETTY IN PINK: Mila, Dusty and Blaise Pantling enjoyed an offering of handouts from the Variety Club of South Australia during their Wangaratta show n shine.

Locals flocked to main street muscle car rally

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

REID Street was a chorus of engines on Monday afternoon as the Variety Club of South Australia’s second annual Aussie Muscle Car Run stopped in Wangaratta for a special a show and shine event.

People of all ages packed the street for an hour to see a range of muscle cars from the glory days of Bathurst, built between 1963 to 1977.

Ford’s Falcons, Mustangs, Cortinas

and Escorts; Holden’s Monaros, Toranas and Kingwoods; and Chrysler’s stylish Valiants and Chargers were among the more than 50 classic vehicles on display.

The charity car run was bringing all kinds of smiles to the grateful Yarrunga Primary School students and staff as they received a $20,000 donation from the club.

The drivers will today reach the end of their 1779km run from Murray Bridge to Bathurst.

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Secure a stunning work at gallery friends auction ARE you a connoisseur of art, or perhaps you’re on the lookout for unique Christmas gifts for your loved ones?

The Friends of the Wangaratta Art Gallery invite you to their upcoming live art auction, where you can purchase a stunning piece by a local artist and support the Wangaratta Art Gallery at the same time.

This exciting event promises an enchanting evening complete with white gloved art handlers, bubbles, and canapés.

Over 25 well-known and talented local artists have generously donated their work to be auctioned on the night.

You’ll have the chance to bid on a diverse range of artworks, spanning various mediums such as painting, works on paper, textiles, and small sculpture.

All proceeds from the event will support the gallery’s efforts to acquire new works for its collection, purchase essential equipment, and provide an annual Student Art Award to a local final year school student with potential for a career in art.

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ing for art to grace your walls, enhance your garden, or wear as a unique accessory, you’ll find something special at this live art auction.

Tickets to the auction are on sale now for $10 and include canapés and a drink on arrival.

Additional drinks can be purchased at the bar.

To book your ticket, visit www.wangarattaartgallery. com.au.

You can browse the selection of artworks and ponder your purchases from Wednesday, November 8 until Friday, November 10, 10am to 4pm, with the auction taking place on Friday November 10 at 5:30pm at the Wangaratta Art Gallery in Gallery 2, 56 Ovens Street.

For further information, please contact gallery director, Rachel Arndt on r.arndt@wangaratta.vic.gov. au or chair, Wangaratta Art Gallery Friends Inc. Marc Bongers on 0412 721 862.

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App to assess home’s bushfire outlook AUSTRALIANS are being urged to assess and improve their home’s bushfire resilience, in the wake of a severe fire season throughout the northern hemisphere.

The Resilient Building Council’s (RBCs) new Bushfire Resilience Rating Home Self-Assessment app allows community members to assess their home and measure how well it would perform in a bushfire event, compiling extensive research to allow homeowners to take pre-emptive action.

The app also provides households with a customised action plan specific to their individual property and local risk, and updates the home’s resilience rating as steps are taken by the homeowner.

More than 1200 households from bushfire-impacted areas of Australia assisted in co-designing and testing the app, with recommended actions directly resulting in an average 67 per cent reduction in the likelihood of their home igniting in a bushfire.

Resilient Building Council chief executive officer Kate Cotter said taking a different approach to bushfire safety was an important national undertaking.

“Our mission is to prevent bushfires and other hazards from becoming disasters, by helping people know what they can do to protect their homes,” she said.

“There are lots of simple, low-cost things people can do themselves right away and as everyone starts taking action, Australia will be better prepared and better off.”

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Bombshells (or what happens when women speak their mind)

By SHANE DOUTHIE

DIRECTOR Wendy Stephens has put together a remarkable cast for Wangaratta Players’ next production Bombshells.

The play, written by celebrated Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith, presents six women “on the edge” as they relate their personal stories of balancing their inner and outer lives with humour and often desperate cunning.

The ensemble includes faces very familiar to local audiences with Joanne Pane, Laura Gundrill, Rose Sexton, Gillian Leonard, and Linda Simpson along with newcomer Aleeta Carmody in her first ‘adult’ production.

The characters range in age from a feisty teenager to a 64-year-old widow yearning for the unexpected.

For Aleeta, who is studying human resource management online at Deakin after taking a gap year in 2022, it’s a natural extension of her enjoyment of theatre from her

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DON’T MESS WITH MARY: Aleeta Carmody gets into character as Mary O’Donnell for the upcoming Wangaratta Players Inc production of Bombshells.

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“I loved doing the Galen productions and when I saw Bombshells auditions on Facebook I thought I would try out,” she said.

“I saw Ladies in Black (the previous Wangaratta Players production) and I really enjoyed that as well.”

Aleeta plays Mary O’Donnell who she described as “a catty teenager” who is “overly ambitious”, but more cheeky than evil.

“She wants to win a talent show but her arch-nemesis performs Mary’s song first so she has to come up with another well-known song

at the last minute,” she said.

Aleeta said although the production experience itself was similar to a Galen production, as the show was made up of monologues the interaction between the cast had been far less.

“It’s all monologues so we all rehearse separately but from the glimpses I’ve seen of the others it’s very good,” she said.

Aleeta is also looking forward to performing in the intimate space at the Stage Door Theatre in Evans Street where the audience is just a few feet away from the actors.

“I definitely like to feed off the energy from the audience,” she said.

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With singing, dancing, laughter and the joys of sheer honesty, the play removes the mask so many women have to wear to reveal the things that sometimes, they’d just love to say out loud.

Bombshells will be performed over two weekends at the Stage Door Theatre in Evans Street, Wangaratta on November 17, 18, 19 and 24, 25 and 26.

This is the Wangaratta Players’ final show for the year so tickets will be in high demand.

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HELP make a young person’s dreams come true by purchasing a ticket in the Wangaratta MakeA-Wish Foundation’s wine raffle.

Tickets are $2 each or three for $5 and you could win 12 bottles of wine donated by Winemakers of Rutherglen valued at $400 Tickets are on sale now until December 14 with the draw taking place at The Chronicle office at 2pm on December 15.

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Be entertained in Moyhu Sunday GOLDEN guitar winner Graham Rodger will perform at the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall this Sunday at 2pm.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY

Non-descript and hard to spot: the White-naped Honeyeater

By IAN DAVIDSON & CHRIS TZAROS ALTHOUGH honeyeaters comprise many conspicuous and familiar species, there are a few that are harder to find and identify and are easily overlooked.

One such species is the White-naped Honeyeater – a forest inhabiting bird that rarely visits gardens and that often feeds unobtrusively in the eucalypt canopy.

Often, their distinctive mellow tsewtsew calls, or a rasping sherp-sherp, are the only indication of their presence.

Smaller than most other honeyeaters, White-naped Honeyeaters can be identified by their black head, a narrow white band across the back of their neck, a red brow over their eye, clean white underparts and olive-green back and wings.

Unlike many of our local honeyeaters, White-naped Honeyeaters undertake obvious seasonal movements.

In autumn, large flocks disperse away from elevated parts of the Great Divide, seeking food from forest types at lower altitudes, such as foothill forests and much further afield into box-ironbark forests and plains woodlands.

In spring, they return to the higher ranges, and are especially common in tall forests of Manna Gum and Peppermint. Sometimes, they mix

with migrating flocks of Yellow-faced Honeyeaters which undertake a similar pattern of movement, but White-naped’s typically travel shorter distances.

Insects form a large part of the diet, especially when birds are breeding, but when nectar sources are available, such as flowering eucalypts, birds take advantage of this food source.

They are small in size and agile foragers, clambering through eucalypt foliage and often hanging upside down and reaching out to glean small insects from the leaves.

White-naped Honeyeaters typically occur in communal flocks, usually up to a dozen or so birds, but when food is abundant, it is possible to see large aggregations, sometimes up to several hundred birds.

These large flocks were certainly more common in the past and the species appears to have been significantly affected by the long-term Millennium Drought, which changed the nature of its habitat, especially the flowering patterns of box-ironbark habitats.

Locally, White-naped Honeyeaters may be seen in winter in the Killawarra forest and those around Chiltern, and in summer in any of the taller forest country around places such as Myrtleford and Bright.

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Jamming out on ukes and more

By CHLOE JAENICKE PANGERANG Ukes is expanding to broaden its musical umbrella.

After years of exclusively being focused on ukuleles at the Pangerang Community Hub, the group is now opening up to other instruments including guitar, mandolin, fiddle, flute, voice and changing their name to Pangerang Ukes and More.

“We decided to change the parameters not only to attract more people to join in the sessions but also as an opportunity for players to experience the wide diversity of musical talent in the community,” said group organiser, Paddy Milne.

“It gives people a chance to practise within a group setting and be exposed to a range of musical tastes.”

Ms Milne said the group is open to all skill levels from beginners through to experienced players.

“The intention of the group is to meet weekly, exchange songs and sheet music, have fun, learn different styles of playing,” she said.

The new weekly sessions will start on Thursday, November 2 from 5:30pm to 7 pm for $5 per session.

“Come along, jam, sing, make friends, bring along music to share and have fun,” Ms Milne said.

For more information contact Ms Milne on 0407 311 899.

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Still time to get your show tickets

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE THE iconic Myrtleford Show has a huge program tomorrow sure to entertain and delight attendees.

There’s still time to get your tickets, and no need to run; the show now has an online system to book general public tickets.

Another new highlight of this year’s Myrtleford Show will be the nighttime program, coordinated by Belinda Ramia.

“We’ll have roving performers doing acts throughout the late afternoon including fire performer Beck the flow faerie and our music acts are Snow Road Troopers, Jade Gibson and a local DJ performing through the night, Ms Ramia said.

“The food trucks will stay through the night and there’ll be alcoholic beverages, a photo booth for something extra and some more potential attractions in the process of being confirmed.

“It’s exciting to have this new aspect of the show; hopefully the town gets behind it and enjoys the event.”

General public parking has changed this year, but traffic management will advise on the day.

You can find the show booklets in most local stores, for free.

The event will be held on Saturday, October 28.

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NEMA’s Children’s Week event was well supported

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THE NEMA Children’s Week event was a great success, with around 300 attending at Batchelors Green last Saturday.

The free event featured reptile encounters, lawn games, a sausage sizzle, emergency services and more.

One of the event organisers, Brian Hill, said they received nothing but positive feedback about the event and even had new families sign up for memberships with NEMA. “I didn’t get any negative feedback which is great,” he said.

“A lot of parents didn’t go to the show due to the cost and then they saw this advertised so they brought their children down to this instead.

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By STEVE KELLY STATE funding for a $3.5m upgrade to the Wangaratta Saleyards won’t be coming unless the Federal Government comes to the party.

With the Federal Government sidestepping requests for it to honor a pre-election Labor commitment of $409,000, the project is likely to be delayed until 2015.

The Coalition decided not to honor Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) promises made by the previous government, and although a slither of hope exists for Wangaratta to secure the funds, odds are against any upgrade taking place by next year.

Cathy McGowan (MHR, Indi) met with Tim McCurdy (MLA, Murray Valley) yesterday to discuss options for state funding, but the future of an upgrade flourishing from the discontinued RDAF looks gloomy.

She said without federal funding there is no avenue for state funding.

Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss told the Wangaratta Chronicle yesterday that the issue of funding uncontracted RDAF projects will be considered in the context of available funds and the most effective way to deliver the National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF).

But he would not confirm the chances of Wangaratta attracting funding per se, or time frames in which these “available funds” would be delivered.

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UNITED FRONT: Tim McCurdy (MLA, Murray Valley) and Cathy McGowan (MHR, Indi) met in Wangaratta yesterday to discuss the trains and saleyards issues.

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“The new government is now working through specific options on funding for regional development,” Mr Truss said.

“We are committed to working with regions to create dynamic, stable, secure and viable economies across Australia and I will be providing advice shortly on how this will best be achieved.”

Mrs McGowan has written a letter to Mr Truss and she plans to meet with him next month on the issue.

“It’s a problem,” she said.

“I will continue to make repre-

sentation on the issue, but without Commonwealth support, Mr McCurdy said the project cannot attract state funding.

“I am not optimistic.

“I admire the stakeholders who have been waiting on this upgrade and I know how important it was to them.”

Stage one of the saleyards upgrade involves the installation of a new roof and soft flooring and council had intended to source $1.7m through a loan, with the balance through government funding.

A special letter from Buckingham Palace

By CHLOE JAENICKE JENNIFER Best was thrilled to receive a letter from Buckingham Palace last month.

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Specialist school is seeking local therapists amid industry shortage

By SIMONE KERWIN STUDENTS at Wangaratta District Specialist School delighted in the chance to take part in their debutante ball recently - and principal Alysha Jackson says the event is one example of the community feeling which new staff joining the school would enjoy.

Amid a shortage like those being experienced across a wide range of industries, WDSS is currently in need of an occupational therapist and physiotherapist who would help students reach their full potential.

Ms Jackson said the school was advertising the roles for a second time, after the first round in August/September failed to net any applicants.

She said, as well as receiving a fantastic grounding in care for students with a wide range of needs, successful applicants could attend and be part of activities such as the deb ball.

A number of WDSS staff members partnered students in this year’s event, helping ensure its success and creating wonderful memories for senior students set to depart the school soon.

Students who took part were effusive in their praise

OH, WHAT A NIGHT: Wangaratta District Specialist School’s 2023 debutante group, (back) Leanne Kelly, Ryan Battin, Jack Levy, Ryan Hargreaves, Tyler Lawler, Meg Rickard; (front) Thomas Alfieri, Olivia Scott, Shaneevah Jacob, Tamara Lord, Montana West and Chloe Broom. The school is on the lookout for a physiotherapist and occupational therapist to join its multi-disciplinary team.

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Jack Levy said he’d enjoyed dancing, as well as the experience of making a speech to thank everyone involved, while fellow debutante Olivia Scott said: “It’s

good to get dressed up once in a while, and I really enjoyed the dancing after eight weeks of classes”.

Another debutante, Chloe Broom, agreed: “It’s your final year, and you don’t get to do something like this again, so it’s good to be involved. It all went so quickly.”

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Ms Jackson said it was responses like this which made the roles at the specialist school so rewarding.

“We have found the pay is lower here than in private

practice or with the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), but you do get school holidays, and it is really so rewarding,” she said.

“We need support with our disability inclusion profiles - the new funding model - so we need specialists to ensure funding for our chil-

dren to match their needs.

“If we don’t get anyone applying, we will be left without these roles.”

Ms Jackson said the positions presented opportunities to be part of a multi-disciplinary team also including a speech therapist and allied health assistants.

“We are looking to open our Benalla campus, so there is lots of scope there for flexible arrangements,” she said.

“And working in a regional area, the roles can have a big impact.

“They are family-friendly positions.

“We have advertised for full-time roles, but we are flexible.

“At the moment, we are offering 12-month contracts, but there is potential to move to ongoing.

“The roles present the opportunity to work with families, students and other staff.”

Ms Jackson said WDSS had worked with Going Rural Health to secure placements for university students at the school, but had not been able to recruit therapists through that process.

For more information about the positions, contact the school on 5721 7424.

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Paint and sip with Pfeiffer Wines on cup weekend A unique i painting i i masterclass l where h your artwork will be labelled on a bottle of Gamayy

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FEATURED ARTWORK: Sue Hourigan uses complementary colours in her featured painting of a cutting horse to make it stand out.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

Exhibition ‘A Cut Above’ the rest

By CHLOE JAENICKE

RESIDENT artist at the Art Gallery on Ovens, Sue Hourigan, will be featuring her ‘A Cut Above’ exhibition from October 26 until November 6.

The exhibition will feature recent paintings

by Ms Hourigan with an array of different subjects including beaches, people and horses all in a realistic style.

A defining feature of this exhibition will be Ms Hourigan refining her use of colour.

“Complementary colours will feature a lot with colours that zing against each other,” she said.

“In my feature piece of a cutting horse I’ve used blues and oranges to work against each other to really make it sing.”

Ms Hourigan said she is extremely proud of the paintings that are displayed in this exhibition and believes they show her growth as an artist.

“As you continue your art journey you tend to learn something new every time,” she said.

“I would probably say that it’s some of my best works in the exhibition.”

She has been painting for almost 30 years and hopes that people who come along to the free

exhibition can appreciate the techniques she uses in her artwork.

“There’s a fair bit of knowledge and experience on how to use fine art techniques to actually make something looks realistic and pleasing to the eye,” she said.

“When people come along they’ll just enjoy the visual experience as well as looking at a lot of different paintings that have been developed with knowledge of fine art techniques.”

For more information on the exhibition visit https://www. artgalleryonovens.com/ exhibitions.

PFEIFFER Wines is holding a special Paint and Sip event over the Melbourne Cup weekend when people will enjoy a quirky experience and take home their own artwork labelled on a bottle of 2023 Gamay.

The inaugural Paint and Sip event will be held on Saturday, November 4 by the idyllic Sunday Creek Bridge at Wahgunyah, nestled by a beautiful backdrop where participants will get step–bystep painting tuition from a local artist.

Ever since the 1980s Pfeiffer Wines has celebrated the new Gamay vintage with a lunch on the Sunday of cup weekend that usually attracts about 100 people.

This year they will stage the Paint and Sip prelude to the event on the Saturday and the experience includes a 2.5 hour masterclass that includes a 16x20 inch can-

vas, acrylic brushes, li paints, i t b h table easel, Pinot and Picasso apron to use, a glass of Pfeiffer win of your choice, cheese, biscuits and olives and a 2023 Pfeiffer Gamay that has a photo label of your very own masterpiece attached.

A marquee will also be available should the weather be inclement.

The event is hosted by Pinot and Picasso and talented local artist Nicole Dixon will guide you through a step-by-step creative painting class of this iconic Australian Vista, as you sip on your favourite Pfeiffer wine.

Pfeiffer Wines sales and marketing manager Kylie Barton said the experience offers people something different and this is the inaugural event which we hope continues for years to come.

“Attendees will be shown how to apply artistic techniques and the end product will be a painting of Sunday

Creek C k and d we’ll ’ll ttake k a photo h t of each individual’s painting and place it on a bottle of 2023 Gamay for people to take home,” Ms Barton said.

“It’s such a beautiful spot to spend some time by and there are turtles and platypus in the water, it will be pretty chilled out.

“We think that painting lends itself to a winery and people will be given an artistic licence while they enjoy a glass of wine in a beautiful setting.”

Gamay is a white-red variety of grape and it’s relatable to Pinot Noir flavours of cherry, berry and quite drying.

“It’s a much-loved style we’ve had for a long time and it’s synonymous with us,” Ms Barton said.

To book tickets for the experience visit www.pfeifferwinesrutherglen.com. au/home/events/comingevents/2207-sunday-creekbridge-paint-and-sip.

John & Christine Haddrick welcome their daughter Kat to their team.

MAGIC SETTING: A Pfeiffer Wines Paint and Sip event will give you an experience allowing you to paint a landscape while sipping on wine by the Sunday Creek in Wahgunyah.

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Stunning Eldorado property AFTER enjoying the charms of rural living for more than 20 years, the owners of ‘The Rockery’ at 354 Cemetery Road have made the decision to list their stunning Eldorado property for sale.

This unique property offers stunning vistas of Mount Pilot, Mount Buffalo, Mount Buller, as well as the Ovens and King valleys.

It boasts a spectacular and distinctive Alistair Knox mud brick family home, set on 41 hectares (102 acres) of land.

To truly appreciate the property, a visit is essential.

This fully fenced rural property is divided into five paddocks, generating

income through agistment.

The property currently provides for approximately 450 goats, well-supplied with native pastures and water, eliminating the need for additional feeding.

Furthermore, ‘The Rockery’ incorporates equestrian facilities including loose boxes and day yards for horse riding enthusiasts who can also take advantage of the trail riding opportunities in the nearby Mount Pilot National Park.

‘The Rockery’ homestead showcases Alistair Knox’s unique design, featuring a robust post-and-beam structure constructed from recycled Red Gum posts and Oregon beams.

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With ample stock and domestic water sources, the property offers a water storage capacity of 250,000 litres, complemented by an additional 250,000 litres of rainwater storage for household use.

The homestead is surrounded by a four-acre mature garden, and there are several sheds available for workshops, firewood storage, and parking for up to four vehicles.

To fully appreciate this property and the wonderful lifestyle opportunities it affords, an inspection is recommended.

Contact Garry Nash & Co to arrange your private inspection of this beautiful property today.

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Location and Lifestyle

Hamilton Park Retreat

21 Hardisty Street

31 Perry Street

21 Kingfisher Lane

• 3 bedroom family home in the ever-popular Hardisty Street • Formal large room & formal dining area • Open plan kitchen, dining & 2nd living space • Ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling & reverse cycle split system • Rear paved alfresco area • Double carport, garage & secure rear yard

Vacant - 512 3 Land 1

• Prime central location, solid brick, 3 bed family home on rare 1,300m2 approx. lot • Open-plan living, polished timber floorboards • Second living space, ideal for a home office or fourth bedroom, & two split systems • Master incl BIR & private patio overlooking the peaceful & shady backyard • Expansive yard, 10m x 6m approx shed with concrete floor & power. Rear access.

• Conveniently close to CBD, parks and trails

Homestead in Glenrowan 233 Old Hume Highway

• Peaceful retreat in the countryside, an easy commute to & from Wangaratta & Benalla • 3 beds, dual access bath, fully-equipped kitchen, spacious living & dining, wood fire • Beautifully landscaped 3,460m2 allotment, established trees, picturesque countryside views, perfect for entertaining guests • Ample shedding, undercover parking for 3 cars, bird aviary /chicken coop & plenty of rainwater storage plus Hamilton Park Water

• 4 bed, circa 1905 historic homestead • 12ft Murray Pine ceilings & polished floors • Evap & refrigerated cooling, slow combustion heating & hydraulic heating to all bedrooms • Open plan living & kitchen area • Magnificent manicured established gardens • 3 bay shed for hobbies or car enthusiasts • Town water & spring fed dam irrigated to gardens, solar panels, central location

Vacant - 5.49 1,300m2 3 Land 1 2 acres

Vacant - 513 3 Land 1

FOR SALE $455,000

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Dream Hamilton Park Home 220 Orchard Drive, Glenrowan

Desirable Classic Home

‘Andersons’

• Panoramic garden paradise set on nestled at the base of the picturesque Warby Ranges • Immaculate brick veneer home, 4 bed, 2 bath & spacious living flooded with natural light • Sunroom with large windows, serene garden views showcasing the Alpine region scenery • Year-round comfort with 2 wood fires & 3 split systems providing efficient heating & cooling • Swim spa, magnificent manicured gardens, manageable orchard & veggie patches • 2 car garage, separate workshop & solar panels

• ‘Bellerive’ - where history and charm meets modern elegance and amenities • Double brick home renovated in 2018 • Elegant kitchen, European Oak timber floorboards, 2pac cabinetry, over bench touch lighting, soft close drawers • Upgrades inc. plumbing, wiring, windows new carpet laid over original Murray Pine • French doors out to an undercover alfresco • Oversized shed with a wood fire, cedar work benches, power, lighting, and double door

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44 Cambridge Drive • Residential living with the Ovens River only a short walk from your back gate • Exceptionally well maintained quality home providing a functional family floor plan • The best of both worlds in a quiet tranquil setting just minutes to the city centre • Formal lounge room or parents’ retreat • Entertainers’ kitchen, quality appliances & • All year alfresco entertaining enjoying the unique parkland views & amazing Red-Gums • Ducted gas heating, evap. cooling, double garage, additional storage, reserve access

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Beautopia - Business Only

Extensively Renovated 68 Burke Street

Shop 7, The Strand • Well-established, thriving Beautopia Hair Salon, in prime CBD location. Loyal customer base and a strong reputation for exceptional service, currently operating in its 17th year truly stands out in the industry.

• Prime location within “The Strand”.

• Proven Business Model: With a track record of consistent growth and profitability • $25,000 + SAV No GST Going Concern (inc all salon equipment, fixtures, and goodwill)

• Retail showroom with new kitchenette and split system • New roof, stumps, floor, rear storage & toilet • Large, secure rear yard accessed f rom a laneway • Opposite Yarrunga Primary School & in shopping strip • Suit owner occupier & available to lease • 50% regional commercial stamp duty discount

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• Exceptional & tightly held grazing property including 54HA cleared & 60HA native bush • Magnificent Red Gums, extensive river frontage, numerous billabongs & city water • Machinery & disused shearing shed, power connected, steel/timber stockyards & crush • 24 Meg high security irrigation licence • Approximately 12.8 HA of leasehold land • Outstanding opportunity to secure a quality rural asset positioned only 8km from town • Inspection highly recommended

OVENS RIVER FRONTAGE

118 ha

FOR SALE $987,000

FOR SALE $2,200,000

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT

Whorouly Hotel 542 Whorouly Rd, Whorouly • Quintessential country hotel with traditional charming character in thriving community • Fully tenanted with options to extend in 2024 • Net rental income of $20,976 + GST & outgoings per annum • Dining & entertainment facilities • 50% regional stamp duty concession avail.

High Exposure Investment 40-42 Rowan Street • Four tenancies, two titles with combined net annual income of approx. $218,000 plus GST • Anchored by second generation irrigation specialists, Gordon Gibson Nominees (est 1976) & the largest community housing org. within the Goulburn/Ovens Murray, BeyondHousing • All current leases commenced 1 July 2023 • High quality, energy efficient building, sealed, fully landscaped car park for 15 vehicles • 50% regional stamp duty concession avail.

FOR SALE $25,000 + SAV

FOR SALE $209,500

FOR SALE $700,000

FOR SALE $3,300,000

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Riverside family home IN the heart of the esteemed Cambridge Estate, this exceptionally wellmaintained quality home offers the epitome of comfortable, private family living.

Boasting a functional floorplan and an array of desirable features, this residence is sure to captivate those in search of their dream home.

One of the most notable features of this location is the stunning outlook, with direct private access to the beautiful Ovens River recreation area, right from your back gate.

With its spacious layout, this fourbedroom gem provides ample room for every family member to thrive.

The master bedroom comes complete with a full ensuite, ensuring privacy and convenience.

Additionally, a separate formal lounge room offers a tranquil retreat, perfect for parents seeking solace.

The entertainers’ kitchen is a true masterpiece, equipped with top-of-theline appliances and seamlessly integrated with the open plan living area.

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An all-weather alfresco entertaining area provides the ideal backdrop for gatherings, while inside ducted gas heating ensures warmth throughout the winter months, while evaporative cooling provides respite during summer.

The double garage, accompanied by additional storage space, caters to all your organisational needs.

Situated on a generous 1007m2 (approx.) allotment, this home offers the utmost in privacy.

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Moyhu 8 Bartley Street

Wangaratta 3/55 Harper Street

2048m2

140m2

Vacant land and shedding in Moyhu township

Investment/Downsizer opportunity

Whitty Lane Church, Whitfield

Superb Low Maintenance Living

For Sale $280,000-$308,000 View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/L25271189 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

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Eldorado Lot 2/94 Woolshed Road

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Wangaratta 4 Tussock Court 709m2

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Family Living & outdoor space

‘Tarrawingee Church “Circa 1888”

Build with views on Eldorado’s edge

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Hugh Amery M 0487 777 311

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Danial Siperki M 0400 027 473

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Harcourts Wangaratta

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For Sale $1,295,000 View by appointment, wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/ L19191320

Joe McKenzie M 0423 655 179

Harcourts Wangaratta

Danial Siperki M 0400 027 473

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Peugeot e-Partner Review

By ALISTAIR KENNEDY Marque Motoring PEUGEOT Partner is the smallest of the French carmaker’s commercial van range, sitting behind the mid-sized Expert and large Boxer.

There are three grades – City, Pro and Premium – with the choice of short and long wheelbases in Pro and Premium.

The range also includes the e-Partner, the first fully-electric Peugeot to come here.

Our test vehicle, the fullyelectric e-Partner Pro LWB is priced at $59,990 plus onroad costs.

Petrol versions range from $32,990 for the SWB City to $43,490 for the LWB Premium.

STYLING Partner is a neat and attractive vehicle with a relatively small grille above a blackcheckered fill.

The side features scalloped inserts above both wheel arches and parallel cladding at the bottom of the doors.

Although the two premium variants come with 16-inch alloy wheels, the e-Partner Pro gets 16-inch steel.

LWB Premium and e-Partner are 4.75 metres long, just over 2.10 metres wide with mirrors open and stand just under 1.90 metres high.

Turning circle is 11.4 metres.

With the batteries in e-Partner located under the floor load volume is 3.9 cubic metres and it can carry a 735 kg of payload.

INTERIOR Partner City and e-Partner come with two bucket seats

but with no centre console or storage space between them.

There are cup holders at the top of the dashboard for both driver and passenger.

Pro and Premium petrol variants get three bucket seats.

While the centre seat is too small for travelling any distance it can be folded back and locked in at 90-degrees to provide the sort of storage that you’d normally get in a centre console.

Alternatively, with the base in place, the backrest can fold forward to reveal a flat desktop which can slide forward to open up a small space for pens, notepads and the like. It can even swivel sideways.

All models get the Peugeot i-Cockpit dashboard design which has been progressively added to the company’s passenger vehicles with each upgrade.

The small, chunky steering wheel might look a bit out of place in a commercial vehicle but it feels nice and, importantly, sits below the level of the instrument cluster, avoiding the need to look through it at the dials.

Access to the storage area is through sliding doors on both sides or rear barn doors which can be locked in at 90-degrees or opened to a full 180-degrees.

The interior can cater for a 1.2-metre square pallet.

Maximum payload in the short wheelbase model is 898kg and 1000kg in the LWB. ENGINES/TRANSMISSIONS The petrol Partner models have a 1.2-litre Euro-6 compli-

ant three-cylinder PureTech turbo-petrol engine.

It generates 81kW in the Partner City and 96kW in the other variants, with 230Nm of torque in both tunes.

Power is transmitted to the front wheels through an eightspeed automatic transmission with a six-speed manual for City. e-Partner is powered by a single electric motor linked to a 50kWh lithium-ion battery that produces 100kW of power and 260Nm of torque and delivers a WLTP range of 258km.

While that range is relatively low when compared with passenger EVs, e-Partner is unlikely to spend much time outside of urban areas and so will never be far away from charging infrastructure.

SAFETY Standard safety features across the entire Partner range include six airbags, electronic stability control, ABS brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution with brake assist, hill start assist, programmable cruise control, speed limiter, rear parking sensors and 180-degree reversing camera. e-Partner also gets an Acoustic Vehicle Alert System that generates an artificial sound when travelling at low speed to alert pedestrians.

INFOTAINMENT Display is through an 8.0inch colour touchscreen (5.0inch in City) mounted at the centre top of the dashboard.

The picture is sharp and clear, especially important for the reversing camera which plays such an important role

in any van without side or rear windows.

All models above City get built-in satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, DAB digital radio and voice recognition.

The screen in the e-Partner also displays an ‘electric’ menu where you can view live energy flows, consumption statistics and the ability to schedule a delayed charge.

DRIVING The e-Partner is a surprisingly enjoyable vehicle to drive, more like an SUV than a van and with the normal EV benefits of sharp acceleration and smooth, silent running.

Visibility to the front 180-degrees is excellent with large windscreen, side windows and mirrors.

To rear it’s a different story, with no windows on the side or rear of the vehicle.

The rear vision camera does have a wide span but caution is needed when reversing.

There are three driving modes in e-Partner: Eco providing 60kW and 190Nm, Normal (80kW/210Nm) and Power (100kW/260Nm) with that last mode ideal for transporting heavy loads. e-Partner comes with a Mode 3 public station charging cable but, oddly, not the usual domestic cable which needs to be purchased separately.

Indicative charging times are about 7.5 hours from 0-100-percent via a 7.4kW Wallbox, or around 30 minutes with a rapid charge from 0-80-percent capacity via a 100kW DC charger.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE PARTNER CITY SWB: $32,990 (MANUAL) PARTNER PRO SWB: $37,990 (AUTOMATIC) PARTNER PRO LWB: $40,990 (AUTOMATIC) PARTNER PREMIUM SWB: $40,490 (AUTOMATIC) PARTNER PREMIUM LWB: $43,490 (AUTOMATIC) PEUGEOT E-PARTNER LWB: $59,990 (EV) NOTE: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Peugeot dealer for drive-away prices.

SPECIFICATIONS (Peugeot e-Partner Pro LWB electric vehicle) POWERTRAIN BATTERY TYPE: Lithium-ion BATTERY CAPACITY: 50 kWh ON BOARD CHARGER: 74. kW MAXIMUM POWER: 100 kW MAXIMUM TORQUE: 260 Nm WLTP EV RANGE: 258 km STANDARD WARRANTY: Five years / 200,000 kilometres Eight years / 160,000 km (battery)

The charging point is located at the left-side rear.

With the battery fully charged the range showed at 282km, quite a bit above the WLTP range of 258 km.

At motorway speed it dropped quite dramatically, however, 4km for each kilometre travelled – but then levelled out when we hit the suburbs.

SUMMING UP Load-carrying is obviously the e-Partner’s number-one priority, but it also offers comfort and refinement.

That’s partly because it’s

sold in some markets as a small people mover.

It’s neat, functional and easy to drive with good cabin and load space.

Above the entry-level City variant there’s a good level of safety equipment.

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

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REGIONAL NEWS

Lost dog returns home aftertown travels

By BRODIE EVERIST A HARRIETVILLE dog owner has thanked the Bright community for helping find her Yorkshire terrier after the dog was lost for two days and sighted by many town residents.

After putting a callout to locals on the local Facebook pages, dog owner Marisa Spiller said she was grateful to the community for telling her of the sightings across town and locals rallying to find him.

“Both the Harrietville and the Bright community, they just mobilised,” she said.

“They were determined to find this little dog.”

The 8-year-old dog, Remy, went missing after leaping out of Ms

Spiller’s car at a Bright service station last Tuesday and scarpering.

“He just bolted – it was so out of character for him,” Ms Spiller said.

“I think he was just trying to get back to Harrietville.”

A friend suggested Ms Spiller tell people of her missing dog by posting to the local Facebook community pages, and after she did, there was a “tremendous outpouring” of support and reports of sightings.

The dog was found on Thursday after a sighting near the Bright hospital.

Ms Spiller told the Facebook groups, and by the time she had driven from Harrietville she said there were locals at the park searching for the dog.

According to Ms Spiller, a lady told her Remy had likely sought the nearby creek where it was quiet.

“I went down this track and there he was - It was just amazing,” Ms Spiller said.

According to sightings, Remy must’ve trekked across town, with reports of the terrier seen near Woolworths, Ashwood Avenue, Back Germantown Road and Centenary Park.

“His paws are a little bit tender,” Ms Spiller said on Friday.

“He’ll head to the vet sometime today and we’ll get him checked out.”

BACK HOME: Marisa Spiller, with husband Bruno, are happy that Yorkshire terrier Remy has returned home safe thanks to the help of the Bright community.

Cruising cats criticised MYRTLEFORD locals are angry over wandering domestic cats entering their properties and causing a nuisance, with concerns raised over noise and environmental impact.

It’s a particular problem for local resident Fiona Chambers as her daughter has a cat allergy, and the audacious cats that sit on her veranda seats render them a no-go zone unless they are cleaned.

According to Ms Chambers,

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if her daughter gets a cat hair in her eye or mouth it causes significant swelling, while normal skin contact will cause hives.

“She has to take antihistamines everyday just if she has casual contact with

someone who is a cat owner,” she said.

Not only that, Ms Chambers has also had a cat sneak through a dog flap in her door in the dead of night last October.

“I’ve had a cat in my house at half past three in the morning chasing my caged bird,” she said.

Meanwhile, Ms Chambers said six months ago one of her pet chooks died of a suspected

cat scratch days after she had seen a cat stalking it.

According to the Alpine Shire Council’s Domestic Animal Management Policy 2022-2026, they can provide residents with cages for trapping nuisance cats.

The council policy also states that residents who repeatedly have roaming cats or dogs will be issued with an infringement and must pay the relevant

pound release fees.

However, for Ms Chambers, a cat trap wasn’t much use.

“I caught a cat, gave it to the rangers, they took it home,” she said.

“I don’t know what they said or did with the neighbours, but the cat still comes into my yard.

“If it is your cat it should be on your property, not other people’s property.”

Myrtleford local Brian

fighting and howling wake him up, and upset their indoor cat too.

Myrtleford Landcare and Sustainability group have long campaigned for a cat curfew in the Alpine Shire to protect the cats and native wildlife.

“We’ve got such a great area here with a lot of native species that we can have in our yard if we keep cats contained,” Landcare member Gayle South said.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN - CADET JOURNALIST (Sport / General News) Is this you?

Study Journalism at Deakin University for 3 years Wangaratta Chronicle is currently seeking expressions of interest from motivated candidates to join the team in Wangaratta as a cadet journalist.

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.

TO APPLY Please email your cover letter & resume to: Jeff Zeuschner, Group Editor E: jzeuschner@nemedia.com.au

Soon to be Year 12 graduate or past graduate

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Rural City Connection Friday 27 October 2023

Public notices

Public notices

Public notices

Free Green Waste Disposal for the month of November

Council Meeting Council Meeting - Tuesday 31 October 2023 The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday 31 October 2023 at 6pm.

The meeting will be held in Peechelba and the Community Centre and members of the public will be able to attend in person.

There is also the ability to watch a recording of the meeting at, www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/councilonline.

Questions can be submitted prior to the meeting by emailing council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au before 10am on 31 October. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the meeting.

Agenda items to be discussed can be found at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/agendas from 4pm Friday 27 October.

Community Directory Relaunch Rural City of Wangaratta are launching a Community Directory! If your sports club, community group or service organisation would like to take part, please complete the survey by 10 November. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ RCoWCommunityDirectory For further information please email recreation@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

To assist residents to clean up around their property, the Rural City of Wangaratta is offering free green waste disposal at all transfer stations from Sunday 1 November - Monday 30 November 2023.

Garden waste, leaf litter, branches and woody material will be accepted.

All green waste will be inspected upon entry to transfer stations so please ensure material is separated and free from contaminants, general waste, and recyclables.

For further information please contact Council’s customer service team on (03) 5722 0888

Cultural Symposium Master the Essentials: Website Creation and SEO Tips Workshop

Residents, Community Members & Artists - Cultural Symposium Residents of Alpine Shire, Indigo Shire and the Rural City of Wangaratta are invited to submit their interest to attend a half-day Cultural Symposium in Beechworth where they can contribute stories, thoughts and impressions of the region that may be incorporated into artistic installations along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. This opportunity is not limited to artists and creatives, all locals are encouraged to apply to share their unique perspectives.

EOI’s are required to attend the Cultural Symposium.

EOI closes 31 October 2023 Cultural Symposium 25-26 November 2023

When:

Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM Where: 21 Docker Street, Wangaratta, VIC 3677 Register: on the Invest Wangaratta website Your website serves as your business’s virtual calling card. It’s often the first point of contact for potential clients, making it crucial for your site to be user-friendly, effective at converting visitors, and easily discoverable online.

This workshop is ideal for business owners who are either venturing into website creation for the first time or looking to enhance their existing online presence.

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your business in the digital landscape. Reserve your spot today!

Tenders C42213 Provision of Pest Control Tender closes at 2pm, Friday 3rd November 2023

Planning Applications

C42220 HVAC Services Maintenance Tender closes at 2pm, Friday 3rd November 2023

Application No

PlnApp23/148

Location

Merriwa Park – 66 Ryley Street Wangaratta

Essential Services Inspections, Monitoring and Reporting Tender closes at 2pm, Friday 3rd November 2023

Proposal

Removal of native vegetation

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C42223

These applications can be viewed on Rural City of Wangaratta’s website under Development, Planning, Current Applications. Any person who may be affected by the granting of a permit may object or make a submission (must be in writing). For more information, please contact the Town Planning Unit on 03 5722 0888. Council will not decide these applications before 6th November 2023

Audio Visual Equipment Upgrade (Re-Advertised), Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre Tender closes at 12pm, Wednesday 6th December 2023 Further details may be obtained by visiting Councils website.

Positions vacant

Application No PlnApp23/138 Location

Nominations for the Rural City of Wangaratta’s Australia Day Awards 2024 CLOSING SOON Nominate a citizen, young citizen, community event or project that has inspired you over the last year. Jump on our website or contact our customer service center to submit your nomination. Nominations close at 4pm, Friday 3 November 2023.

Proposal

Tarrawingee Rec Reserve Nolan Lane Tarrawingee Buildings and works for the construction of a telecommunications facility

These applications can be viewed on Rural City of Wangaratta’s website under Development, Planning, Current Applications. Any person who may be affected by the granting of a permit may object or make a submission (must be in writing). For more information, please contact the Town Planning Unit on 03 5722 0888. Council will not decide these applications before 7th November 2023

Payroll Officer Aquatic Education Instructor - Schools Group Fitness Instructor Lifeguard PAC Theatre Technician Supervisor - Front of House For further information on these positions please visit https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-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

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h.bussell@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

a.fitzpatrick@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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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

j.herry@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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Members of the public are also invited to attend to learn about the coming fire season.

A free BBQ for all to follow at 12.30pm.

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HAY and SILAGE CONTRACTING We can cut, rake and bale.

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EMPLOYMENT

Cleaner Ongoing Position Borinya is a specialist school setting inspired by the Catholic story, that offers young people in years 7-12, an opportunity to re-engage with their education.

We are seeking a cleaner to maintain a high standard of cleanliness for our learning areas, administration and elective buildings.

Applications close on Friday 10th November For further details on how to apply & position description please visit our website: https://www.borinya.catholic.edu.au/contact Borinya is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Borinya embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

JOBS AT INDIGO

MUST GO! 2 Moran Court, MECHANICAL and Wangaratta, Saturday, earthmoving repairs.

8am – 2pm, retro desk, Pre-season repairs and mower, polisher, tools, servicing, breakdowns oil tins, outdoor and and call-outs on Ag and ¿VKLQJ JHDU SDLQWLQJV earthmoving equipment, kitchen items, dam cleaning, boundary Tupperware, barbies, prep and drainage. beanies, toys, games, Phone Tenny 0400 232 jewellery, baby pram, car 760 seat and walker, clothes, bags, shoes, cooking and reading books, DVDs, SLASHING large or CDs, plants and animal small blocks, reliable gear, bargain Christmas service, will travel items, everything priced North East area, phone Ned 0407 516 221. to clear.

Community Engagement Facilitator Do you have skills and experience working in community engagement and facilitation.

An ongoing opportunity exists for a self-driven and energetic Community Based Bushfire Management Facilitator in the North East Region, based in Wangaratta.

For details and to apply online, go to: https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/ jobs/VG-1756518 Applications close on 7th November, 2023

EMPLOYMENT

DRIVER AND YARD HAND DRIVER requirements: Ƃ Heavy Rigid (HR) driver licence with road-ranger experience YARD HAND requirements: Ƃ Operate loader Ƃ Assist with typical yard duties Must be available 5-6 days per week.

Casual with view to full-time.

Great rates and fantastic working conditions.

Must have 3 recent references.

Call Glenn on 0433 612 135 or send your resume to glenn@toilandsoil.com.au.

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Food and Domestic Assistants Permanent Part Time – 0.70 EFT Contract Permanent Part Time – 0.80 EFT Contract

Climate Change & Environment Officer • Beechworth • Part Time • $71,810 - $81,974 p/a, plus super

Municipal Building Surveyor WANGARATTA, 18 Templeton St, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 Oct, 8am - 2pm, huge moving sale!

EMPLOYMENT

• Yackandandah • Full Time (negotiable) • $Negotiable

Engineer – Work Experience • Beechworth • Full Time Fixed term (to Feb 2024) • $63,005 - $66,914 p/a, plus super

Arborist • Chiltern • Full Time • $63,005 - $70,756 p/a, plus super Dependent on experience

Finance Officer • Yackandandah • Full Time • $71,810 - $81,974 p/a, plus super

Administration Coordinator – Municipal Operations (Maternity Backfill) • Beechworth • Full Time Fixed Term (12 months) • $71,810 - $81,974 p/a, plus super Applications close 4pm Sunday, 12 November 2023 Visit www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/jobs to download the position’s recruitment kit, and to view instructions on how to apply.

www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au Phone: 1300 365 003

Qualified Cook Casual Contract For further information please contact Belinda Achammer, Essential Dining Experience Supervisor-(03)5728 0273

Allied Health Assistant – (Primary Health) Permanent Part Time – 0.20 EFT (minimum) For further information please contact Louine Robinson, Primary Health Team Leader-(03)5728 0312

District Nurse (Level 2) Casual Contract available

Endorsed Enrolled Nurses (Level 2) Permanent Part Time Contracts available

Registered Nurses Casual Contracts available For further information please contact Angela Clement, Director Clinical Services-(03)5728 0316 Closing Dates: 01/11/2023 Application instructions can be found on our website As we are an Aged Care Facility, the COVID 19 vaccinations and booster vaccination is mandatory for all staff. A copy of your covid19 vaccination status is required upon application.

All staff who work in our residential aged care units also require a current NDIS check

To apply and for full details on the positions, please log on to: www.beechworthhealthservice.com.au

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EMPLOYMENT

Project Engineer

Education Manager

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About Us: Brown Family Wine Group is one of Australia’s most loved and respected wine companies built on over 130 years’ experience in quality winemaking, market leading innovation and family values that are at the heart of everything we do as a business.

Our portfolio has grown over time to now include market leading wine brands such as: Devil’s Corner from the East Coast of Tasmania, Tamar Ridge and Pirie from Tamar Valley Tasmania, Innocent Bystander from the Yarra Valley and of course Brown Brothers from Milawa Victoria the spiritual home of our business.

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Cellardoor Sales Manager An opportunity has arisen for a passionate wine lover to manage all aspects of our historic cellardoor, located in Rutherglen, Victoria.

You will be an extension of our family, sharing our stories and our exciting and award-winning range of wines with happy customers.

We are looking for someone with a genuine love of wine, food and meeting new people, a passion for delivering memorable wine experiences and exceptional customer service.

The successful candidate will be a warm and friendly, values-based leader who has excellent communication and people management skills and is willing to be hands-on.

This is a permanent full time Tuesday – Saturday position.

Generous wine discounts apply and this role offers ongoing wine education with our talented wine maker, Jen Pfeiffer.

Pfeiffer Wines values diversity and an inclusive working and learning environment.

To apply for this position, please email your CV and a cover letter to Kylie Barton – Sales and Marketing Manager cellardoor@pfeifferwines.com.au Applications close, Friday November 10th 2023 Pfeiffer Wines | 167 Distillery Road Wahgunyah | 3687 | 02 6033 2805 | www.pfeifferwines.com.au James Halliday 5 Star Winery 2010 – 2024

Board director opportunities at Northeast Health Wangaratta The Minister for Health, the Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time director positions at Northeast Health Wangaratta. The positions start on 1 July 2024 and appointments are for two to three years.

These positions provide an exciting opportunity for Victorians to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Applicants are selected for their capabilities, including personal and professional attributes, experience, knowledge, and skills that contribute to the strategic leadership and oversight of health care for the Victorian community.

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about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people and to promote the achievement of case plan

Applications close at Midnight Sunday 19 November 2023.

objectives within specified timeframes.

The position will work collaboratively with key internal and external

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stakeholders and directly supervises the Child Protection Team Managers and Practice Leaders in the local area.

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NERPSA is seeking an exceptional Education Manager to collaboratively shape the pedagogical future of our child safe organization.

As Education Manager, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of lifelong learning within NERPSA. Your strong leadership skills, creativity, and friendly character will empower and support our excellent Early Childhood Teachers and Educators to continually learn, develop, and deliver exceptional educational experiences.

Join our dynamic team at NERPSA and be part of an organization that is shaping the future of early childhood education. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and ample opportunities for professional growth. ¹ū ǛŠē ūƭƥ ŞūƑĚ ĿŠIJūƑŞîƥĿūŠ îŠē DŽĿĚDž ƥĺĚ detailed position description, please visit ūƭƑ DžĚċƙĿƥĚ îƥɉwww.nerpsa.com.au.

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of ministerial briefings. The position leads practice to develop plans to bring

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Health Care Worker (PCA) Permanent Part Time 0.50 EFT Contract.

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DOG TRAINER, Frank Vickers, behavioural solutions, 0418 314 610.

MARKS Mowing, reasonable prices, ride on mowing, edging, clean up, spraying and any waste removal. Ph 0472 603 156.

PAINTER, old school, for all your painting needs, commercial, industrial renovations.

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PAINTER. Ovens and King Painting Service, trade qualified, over 25 years experience, Interior/exteriors, for free quote phone Cherime Demaj 0422 778 257 or 5721 5482.

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Patricia Ivy. 17/9/1932 - 21/10/2023 The family of Patricia Ivy Christie is saddened to announce her passing on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Aged 91 years.

Passed away peacefully.

The bond between Mother and Son is a special one, it remains unchanged by time or distance, it is the purest love.

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS MUM. y Loving wife of Jack (dec).

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Father-in-law to Michael and Christopher.

Grandfather of Mark, Bradley, Gregory and Christopher.

Great-grandfather of 8.

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RITCHIE, Russell James “Russ”.

The President and members of the Probus Club of Wangaratta Inc. mourn the loss of our highly regarded member and former President.

With our deepest sympathy to Russ’s family.

FUNERAL NOTICES BUCKINGHAM A graveside funeral service to honour Daralyn’s life will be held at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery today, commencing at 11am, followed by a memorial service at North East Funerals – Bell Room, 184 Greta Road, Wangaratta and 12pm.

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HERMAN (Hoysted), Eunice Louise.

Beloved and loving daughter of the late Bob and Madge Hoysted and sister of Olive Curtis (dec).

The funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs Patricia Ivy Christie will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta, on Friday, November 3, 2023, commencing at 2pm.

Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.

Wife of Fred, loving mother of Neil Andrew and Stuart Christopher (dec).

Mother-in-law of Vicki-Anne.

Grandmother of Christopher and Allen, Emily, Mathew, and Emma and Colin.

Great-grandmother of Evie, Owen, Anna, Skye and Ari.

SIMPSONRAGNARSSON Congratulations Ben and Hanna on the birth of your second child, and little sister for Lily.

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Funeral prayers for Mr Robert Mortimer “Bob” Chapman will be held graveside at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery, Mason Street, Wangaratta on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 10.30am. ,Q OLHX RI ÀRZHUV D GRQDWLRQ WR WKH &DQFHU Council in memory of Bob can be made online at www.cancer.org.au/ Bob’s service can be viewed via livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming/

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RITCHIE The funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr Russell James Ritchie will be held in the Wangaratta Uniting Church, 10 Rowan Street, Wangaratta on Thursday, November 2, 2023, commencing at 1.30pm.

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Little Aths off and racing WANGARATTA Little Athletics successfully launched the 2023/24 season with freshly trained coaches and officials, ready to support the new crop of junior athletes.

The centre used the first four weeks to show parents what is involved in being a Little Athletics helper.

Wangaratta Little Aths secretary Alicia Canning said it has been a crazy four weeks.

“We have been surprised by the talent our junior athletes have demonstrated, and the enthusiasm of the parent helpers,” she said.

“We couldn’t function

without parents volunteering each week.

“Little Athletics is one of the few sports where parents are able to get up close to the action and be involved in the children’s sporting journey.”

Little Athletics teaches foundation skills of run, jump and throw which are carried across a variety of other sports as a child grows.

Wangaratta Little Athletics is celebrating community as their theme over the season.

“The motto of Little Athletics is ‘fun, fitness and family’”, Canning said.

“We would like the Wan-

garatta community to have fun under the lights on a Friday night, meeting new athletes and parents while we support our children to become the best version of themselves.”

Friday, November 3 is the centre’s third round of competition, and the whole group is excited to be out competing under lights.

A number of Wangaratta Little Athletes competed in the School Sports Victoria Regional competitions on Wednesday and have progressed through to State Competition which will be held in Melbourne on Wednesday, November 1.

STAYING ACTIVE: The Wangaratta Little Aths program is underway every Friday from 5pm.

SCOREBOARD JUBILEE GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, October 21 Stableford Winner: Ange Mitchell 43 Ball Winners: Ros White (2) 36, Ali Comensolil 36, Linda Stone 36.

NTP: 4th Kellie Roberts, 8th Ros White, 13th Marilyn Pane, 17th Di Murphy.

Saturday, October 21 Stableford A Grade Winner: Steve Fisher 40.

Runner Up: Gordon Paterson 38. B Grade Winner: Wayne Hibberson 43. Runner Up: Jim Moore 40. C Grade Winners: Gordon Hines 46.

Runner Up: Peter Geldens 38. D Grade Winner: Markus Angehrn 41.

Runner Up: Ian Wiedemann 39.

Ball Winners: Rick Harnwell 39, Hamish Lewis 39, Gary Dinsdale 38, Garth Fullerton 37, Joe Marjanovic 37, Daniel McPhee 37, Kevan O’Shea 36, Ray Hyland 36, Wade Goodwin 36, Rob Lowe 36, Jim Darcy 36, Rob Hancock 36, Chris Palmer 35, Brian Wallace 35, Neville Hogan 35, Pat Ernst 35.

Eagle on 7th Hole to Peter Glidden Super Nine Club Shirt: Shane Andrewartha 23.

Aroma Deli: Kevin Hill 22.

2 Balls: Rick Harnwell 21.

NTP: 4th Alan Sands, 8th Leslie Naidoo, 13th Garth Fullerton, 17th Thomas Johnstone.

Saturday, October 22 Stableford A Grade: Richard Arnold 39.

B Grade: John Fitzgerald 38.

Ball Winners: Mark Drage (2) 37, Tom Arnold 35, Glenn O’Connell 35, Daryl Johnstone 34 NTP: 4th Glenn O’Connell, 8th David O’Connor, 13th Ritchie Arnold, 17th Daryl Johnstone.

Monday, October 23 Stableford-Veterans A Grade: William O’Brien 35.

B Grade: Brian Carr 36. C Grade: Garth Fullerton 35.

Ball Winners: Michael Baillie 35, Michael Monro 35, William Slade 33, Dave Richards 32.

NTP: 4th William O’Brien, 8th Keith Moorhead, 13th William O’Brien.

Monday, October 23 Stableford Winner: Linda Stone 36.

Ball Winners: Joy Hester 30.

9 hole comp: Liz Collihole 19.

Runner Up: Robyn Grealy 15 NTP: 4th Joy Hester, 8th Melody Adams, 13th Josie Fitzsimons, 17th Jodie Fitzsimons Wednesday, October 25 Stableford A Grade Winner: Steve Fisher 33. B

DAY OUT: Marie McLeish (left) and Nora Martin enjoyed a day out at the Wangaratta Golf Club during the week.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Grade Winner: Dave McFarland 35. C Grade Winner: Danny Potter 40.

Ball Winners:John Batchelor (2) 38, Terry Docherty 35, Peter Ford 34, Rob Lowe 34, Michael Baillie 33, Michael Cordier 33, Keith Moorhead 32.

NTP: 4th Ken Beitzel, 8th Michael Cordier, 13th Terry Docherty, 17th Brian Thomas.

Wednesday, October 25 9 hole stableford A Grade Winner: Garth Fullerton 21. Runner Up: Matt Walker 21. 3rd: Hamish Lewis 20.

Ball Winner: Glenn Hunt 19 B Grade Winner: Bruce Poulter 20.

Runner Up: Mal White 20.

3rd:Spencer Lamb 17.

Ball Winner: Kevin Elliott 17.

NTP: 4th Mark Dean, 8th Rod Canny.

WANGARATTA GOLF CLUB WGC Competitions: Week ending October 22 October 18 Men’s 9 & 18 Hole Stableford 9 Hole Winner: Ray Hutton 20 Points.

9 Hole Runner Up: Phil Winnell 19 Points.

18 Hole Winner: Geoff Webster 41 Points.

18 Hole Runner Up: Neil Mckinnon 38 Points.

Ball Winners: Trevor Clark, Mick Webster, Graeme Ray. NTP: 4th Glenn Burns, 7th Dean

Campagna, 9th Michael Webster, 11th Jonathan McCafferty, 16th Jonathan McCafferty.

October 19 Women’s October Monthly Medal Stroke Winner: Di Phillips 71 Nett.

Runner Up: Jan Hill 72 C/B Nett.

Ball Winners: Judy Brown, Carolyn Sullivan, Jill Halbwidl, Lesley Anderson, Barb Thomas, Maggie Ray. NTP: 11th Donna Harper, 13th Di Phillips Medley Stableford: 9 Holes Competition Winner: Maggie Ray 19 Points.

Runner Up: Daymon Hoffard 16 C/B Points.

October 21 Men’s Competition: 18 Hole Mens 2nd Round Championships A Grade Winner: Matt Ring 67 Nett.

A Grade Runner Up: Ethan Bell 68 C/B Nett. B Grade Winner: David Altair 68 Nett. B Grade Runner Up: Neil Mckinnon 69 Nett.

Ball Winners: Russell Wallace, Brannan Duffy, Trevor Cooper, David O’Brien, Martin Anania, Kurt Schubert, Max Webster, Phil Moss, Les Goonan.

NTP: 4th Martin Anania, 7th Martin Anania, 9th Martin Anania, 11th Bill Dodd, 13th Trevor Cooper, 16th Jake Burns.

Secret 6: Seb DeNapoli.

Birdie: Luca Campagna, Brannan Duffy, Scott Thomson.

Eagles: Paul Oats, John Southwell.

Raffle Winner: Judy Brown.

October 22

Medley Stableford: 9 & 18 Hole Competition 18 Hole Winner: Brannan Duffy 35 Points.

18 Hole Runner Up: Daymn Hoffard 29 C/B Points.

TARRA GOLF CLUB TARRAWINGEE Golf Club Results Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 The Annual Tournament was held over the weekend with thanks to the sponsors.

Results for the mixed Pinehurst which was sponsored by Milawa Woodpark Wines held on Saturday, October 21 and was a scratch division, won by Leeanne Carmody and Shane Andrewartha scratch 74.

Runner up was Bill Wright and Pauline Mercer scratch 81.

The winners of the handicap division were Mark Nolan and Di Mclauglin nett 68 ¼,the runners up were Lindsay Steer and Audrey Bradfield nett 72 1/8 .

Ball winners were Ken Miller and Carol O’Sullivan nett 73 and Leo McCoy and Glenda Marshall nett 75.

NTP: Men’s 4th Shane Andrewartha, 8th Manny Tanirau.

Ladies: 4th Pauline Mercer, 8th Glenda Marshall.

Sunday, October 22 Men’s 18 Hole Stroke event sponsored by Hollywood Pizza Bar and 102 Edge F.M. and Ace radio 1566.

A Grade Scratch was won by Vaughan Saunders 71.

Handicap winner was Mark Nolan 84.12.72.

Front nine winner Dylan Pool, back nine Darren Edwards.

B Grade Scratch was won by Manny Tanirau 84.

Handicap winner was Ken Miller 87.17.70.

Front nine: Terry Glass nett 36.

Back nine: Steve Hershian nett 39.

C Grade Scratch was won by Glen Simmons 82.

Handicap winner was Pete Nolan 90.27.63.

Front nine: Lindsay Steer 33.

Back nine: Leo McCoy 33.

NTP: 4th Jamie Clough, 8th Dallas Claven.

Many thanks must go to the people responsible for the condition of the course, the sponsors over the weekend, also the members for organising the food over the course of the tournament and all the helpers throughout the weekend and the many players from Clubs throughout the district for their support.

CROQUET RESULTS for Monday, October 23 are as follows: Christine Ireland and Gavan Kelly d Margaret Bennett and Lauren Kazenwadel 7/3, Gabi Heywood and Cheryle Beckley d Janet Kelly and Dawn Wind 7/6, Terry Wilson d Elise Downes 7/4.

Also on Monday Dawn Wind scored a beautiful Hoop in One. On Wednesday evening during the Twilight session Gavan Kelly played a shot that would have done a billiard player proud.

He played a shot to clear an opposition ball from in front of a hoop, which he succeeded in doing, but inadvertently hit the other opposition ball through the hoop.

Several games on Wednesday went to a 7/6 result, indicating the competitive nature of the games.

Playing days are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday commencing at 9am and Wednesday at 6pm.

Visitors are welcome to come down and enjoy some games with our members.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow for the draw to be done.

Late arrivals will be included in the next game.

The club is located at 46 Ryan Avenue, Wangaratta.

For further information please contact president Susan Fischer on 0417217009 or secretary Terry Wilson on 0417326739.

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WANGARATTA Chronicle photographer Marc Bongers made his way down to junior tennis on Saturday to capture some action, like this one of Nick Brain. Photographs can be purchased at the Chronicle.

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Fruend helps Victoria to Australian Sides victory

 CELEBRATIONS: Jodie Fruend (right) celebrates the win with teammates.  CHAMPS: Jodie Fruend (left) with Wodonga’s Kylie Whitehead after winning gold with Victoria at the Australian Sides Championships.  STAR: Jodie Fruend walks through a guard of honour that the men’s team formed for the women.

JODIE Fruend still can’t believe she helped Victoria win gold at last week’s Australian Sides Championships in Perth.

Victoria went into the championships as one of the underdogs given NSW and Queensland have dominated in recent years.

However, both juggernauts slipped up in their opening games leaving the competition wide open.

“It was unreal just to play and to win gold was a bonus,” Fruend said.

“In a game like bowls you probably never know how the team’s going to go but NSW and Queensland were pretty strong and probably the main contenders.

“We haven’t won the Marj Morris Trophy in 19 years, it’s been dominated

by NSW and Queensland so once those two sides were beaten early on it left the competition open.”

Fruend’s Victorian side won their round one and two games against South Australia and ACT, but fell to Queensland in round three.

However, their round four win over NSW propelled them to stardom, winning their remaining three games to take victory.

“Once we beat NSW we thought we were in with a chance,” Fruend said.

“We had to put our heads down and keep winning from there but that’s what we did, everything just fell into place for us.

“I just still can’t believe it happened, everyone says to me that I’ve won an Australian title but I just can’t believe it.”

On the final day of play, Victoria needed to defeat Tasmania in the final round but were also relying on

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Queensland to fall victim to the star-studded New South Wales lineup.

The Big V rolled home to a 59 to 48 shot victory over Tasmania, while NSW downed Queensland by two shots which saw Victoria finish a win clear on top.

“NSW and Queensland were playing at the same time as us but were on a green that was a bit further away to where we were playing Tasmania,” Fruend said.

“Their game was played on a faster green so it took longer to finish but we decided not to go over and watch so we stayed on our green until it was finished.

“In the end NSW got on top and we were stoked.”

Fruend, who was playing lead, and her rink went down by just one shot in the final game but her team’s contribution throughout the whole competition was undeniable, winning in five of the seven matches.

“I was happy with how I bowled over the tournament,” Fruend said.

“I had to pinch myself at times because I was bowling against bowls royalty with players like Kelsey Cottrell, Lindsay Clarke and Bec Van Asch (Australian representatives).

“I started bowling 15 years ago and I never thought I’d be winning an Australian title.”

Fruend will now return to the Ovens and Murray pennant competition with Wangaratta in a huge boost to the local side.

Gray hoping to lead Milawa Demons one step further

By NATHAN DE VRIES AFTER leading Milawa’s dominant A grade side to a grand final appearance in her first year at the helm, Kerrie Gray is determined to go one better in 2024.

The A grade coach will go around for another season in the Ovens and King league after taking Milawa through a 17-1 home and away season and a battle for the flag against old foes Greta.

Gray said her first year as A grade coach was exceptionally strong and she was eager to continue.

“I was so impressed with the girls, they were up for any challenge,” she said.

“We played a really good, consistent brand of netball throughout the course of

the year, they adapted to the tweaks and changes that we made, so that was a real positive.

“We did have a really good year, we strengthened our foundation and that will hold us in really good stead moving forward as a whole club.

“I’m excited to be thinking about next year, really.”

Despite a terrific year by all standards, the A grade Demons fell at the final hurdle, after allowing Greta a six goal lead early in the grand final which they couldn’t peg back.

“For us to have three netball teams in (grand finals) and not pull off a win is pretty disappointing, but it makes you hungrier for next year,” Gray said.

“As someone who’s coming in new to the club, we really need to ramp it up – you play all year and you want that silverware at the end, we just need to reinvent the wheel a little bit and shake things up.

“Something I’ll really focus on is that competitiveness at training.

“We just need to be able to step up and play that highintensity netball when it counts.

“It’s something I’ll be bringing to the table next year to implement, higherintensity, more competitive efforts at training so when you’re playing the likes of Greta, who are outstanding, you’ve got a base in there to match and run with them consistently.”

With the flag once again eluding them, Gray and the Demons will seek a new avenue of approaching the season, keeping the squad hungry for success.

“I think it’s important to reinvent the wheel, the girls need to not come into the 2024 season expecting it to be the same because it won’t be,” she said.

“The general consensus is they will (stick around).

“We’ll run selections later in November and have a better indication then of what it’ll look like.

“It’s just about changing up, reinventing the wheel and making sure it’s different to what we did last year, and we maintain interest and enthusiasm and keep the girls engaged.”

BACK FOR MORE: Kerrie Gray will once again coach Milawa’s A grade squad in the 2024 O&K season. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2023/24 season

PREVIEWS: Saturday, October 28

Long form cricket begins

By NATHAN DE VRIES AFTER taking to the ground decked out in their colours for three weeks, the time has come for the WDCA’s A grade squads to dig out their whites with the first round of two day cricket on Saturday.

Wangaratta Magpies will host Benalla Bushrangers at the Norm Minns Oval for their first foray into long form cricket for the season.

While the season is only three matches old, Benalla will take the upper hand heading into the clash, having won two of their games, with the Magpies yet to string multiple victories together.

The home side will also be sweating selection, with a number of key players unavailable due to other commitments.

Skipper Jack Davies said it would be a tough challenge to kick start their two-day campaign.

“We’re really keen to hone in on our line and length, and do that over a longer period of time – that’s probably been our weakness over the first few weeks, so to get the red ball in our hands is going to do us wonders,” he said.

“I think it’s going to be a welcome change for us this weekend with the red ball.

“It’s given us an opportunity to work out what’s working, what’s not and what

RED BALL TIME: The Magpies (pictured last season) will be hoping to emulate their form from their last two-day encounter with Benalla.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling we’ve got to go back to the drawing board with.

“It is a bit earlier than usual, but we’re hoping we’re

going to adjust and make the changes appropriately.”

After Benalla’s Priyank Chopra launched a century

off 82 rocks last week, Davies said the Bushrangers top order bat was on his radar.

“They’re recruited quite well in the off season and have got a few guys firing,” he said.

“He (Chopra) seems to be hitting them everywhere, and obviously getting 100 last week, he’s someone we’ve got our eye on to get out early and get stuck into.”

Benalla’s captain Gary Priest said a win would go a long way in building momentum through the red ball format.

“I think the last time we played the ‘Maggies’ they embarrassed us a bit (all out for 18 chasing 199), so from our end we want to improve

on that and be a bit more competitive than what we were,” he said.

“Obviously they’re a very competitive team and have been for a while, but we’ll just worry about ourselves and what we can do and what we can improve, and keep trying to improve each week.

“Hopefully we can put up a good contest.”

In other matches, City Colts take on local rivals Rovers United Bruck at Bill O’Callaghan Oval, Beechworth Wanderers hosts Yarrawonga-Mulwala at Baarmutha Park, and Ovens Valley United heads down to Lord’s Reserve in Mansfield to play Delatite.

A “huge honour” to play 100 games: Giggins

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The wicket-keeper batter brought up the milestone in his side’s win over Benalla Bushrangers last weekend.

Despite a strong start to the year, Giggins didn’t have the day he was after with the bat making a 17 ball duck but managed to take two catches behind the stumps.

Giggins said he couldn’t be prouder to play 100 games for his club.

“It’s a huge honour to play 100 games for City Colts,” Giggins said.

“I didn’t think I was too far away from 100 and once the word got around plenty of people congratulated me which was great and made me look back at my career a bit.

“I think only 15 people have played 100 games so it’s a huge honour.”

Giggins played his first A grade game in the 2012/13 WDCA season and went on to play in four grand finals, winning the 2018/19 premiership.

“The 2018 flag is definitely the highlight given it took us so long to win one,” he said.

“People tell you when you’re younger that premierships don’t come around too often and you don’t tend to listen but I’ve definitely realised that.

“I think I’ve played in four grand finals and have only won one and now I’m wondering when the next chance will come.

“A grade cricket aside, playing a game with my dad and grandpa in the A reserve is also a highlight.”

Giggins said the club culture keeps him at Barr Reserve.

“I’ve been here since u12s and just love the club culture,” he said.

“Having been around so long I’ve gotten to know everyone and I really enjoy talking to the old blokes at the club who used to play.”

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Warriors take stock at halfway point of season

By NATHAN DE VRIES

HALFWAY: Jamal Abbas and the Warriors will take a well-deserved break from play with two bye rounds.

PHOTO: Janet Watt

IT’S been a blistering whirlwind of a season so far, with this weekend marking the official halfway point of the North East Men’s Country Basketball League season.

For the Wangaratta Warriors, it’s been a physical and gruelling opening stanza, having played six of their scheduled 10 matches across just three weekends.

The Warriors have conceded almost 600 points from their six matches and sit on the bottom of the ladder, but coach Shane Wilson said the young side had given their all physically every time they’ve taken to the court.

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sessions – you wake up in the morning and you can just see it,” he said.

“It’s lucky we have a big squad, because if we didn’t have a big squad we’d be falling apart.

“We’ve addressed this for next season, trying not to get double-headers every week – we’re the only team in the whole CBL that’s getting them.

“It’s trying to player manage, put different players on the court for them to learn but it’s also to protect the players from physically breaking.”

The Warriors will have some recovery time, with the coming two weekends away from action, before resuming their campaign with a double-header round on November 11-12, and con-

cluding on November 25-26.

From Wilson’s perspective, the most impressive aspect of the season to date has been the emphatic buy-in and establishment of a strong culture which will pay dividends in the coming years.

“The biggest positive is we’ve walked out with a lot to learn, and these boys have already said they’re coming back next year,” he said.

“They’ve started a hashtag, #BleedGreen, so you can see that the culture we’ve created has changed which is absolutely amazing.

“The negative is the mental game we’re playing at the moment is tough, playing in a losing side.

“We’re getting these young ones mentally engaged with

each other and trying to show them what the light at the end of the tunnel looks like.

“These negatives we’re seeing, they’re very easy to see, which isn’t a bad thing – we’re not putting up blinkers and saying we’re losing and it’s the players’ or coach’s fault.

“We’re just trying to get them mentally strong and physically strong for next season.”

After playing 60 per cent of their season in under a month against physical, cohesive and well-drilled sides from across the region, no one could begrudge the Warriors a week or two of rest, but the fire has been lit in the players, and they’ll continue training as hard as they can until the retake to the court in round six.

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AFTER a tough 2022/23 season, City Colts have started their new campaign with a bang winning two of their first three matches.

After falling to Ovens Valley United by a hefty margin in round one, City Colts have bounced back admirably to down Beechworth and Benalla the following weeks.

But the Colts will really find out where they’re at tomorrow when they clash with defending premiers Rovers United Bruck in the first round of the two dayers.

City Colts skipper Mitch Giggins said his team was buoyant about its chances against the yardstick of the competition.

“Going in off back-toback wins gives us huge confidence, the boys are up and about,” Giggins said.

“Round one we were a bit disappointing but we’ve been going well since then and our A reserve and B grades are going well too so there’s a good buzz around the club.

“We’ve got good numbers at training and Thursday night dinners have been great.”

Rovers United Bruck showed their talent with the bat last weekend crushing 228 off 40 overs against Delatite.

“Playing Rovers United Bruck in a two dayer will be tough,” Giggins said.

“They’ve been so good for the last few years and they showed last weekend that

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they’re handy with the bat making 230-odd.

“We’re going to have to bowl well against them.”

The message for two day cricket is quite often the same – bat the overs and bowl at off-stump, however, that message can be hard to put into play.

“We reviewed last weekend and everyone went out playing attacking shots before even getting in so we really need to face our 20 or 30 balls,” Giggins said.

“We just want to play old fashioned cricket and try and bat the overs out.

“If we can all make 20 and someone goes on with it 250 plus is achievable.

“I really enjoy two day cricket – it’s proper cricket where you learn your craft.

“When Paddy McNamara and Jacob Beattie are steaming in all day that’s when you learn where your game’s at and how good you really are.”

City Colts and Rovers United Bruck traditionally have a strong rivalry and although Giggins admitted it’s not as fierce as the old days, he said he enjoys facing the Hawks.

“The rivalry isn’t like the old days but we’re all a similar age and know each other pretty well so it’s always an enjoyable game,” he said.