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FAMILY: Dean Campagna (left) with sons Luca and Anthony. PHOTO: Belinda Harrison

A family affair at Nu Fruit

WANGARATTA may be a long way from Sicily, however brothers Ernesto and Art Campagna, along with their parents and other families from Ramacca, made the town their new home when they migrated to Australia in 1951. The boys were only seven and five respectively, however, they grew into fine young men with big dreams and plenty of ‘go get ‘em’ spirit and in 1965, Ernesto purchased a fruit shop at 45 Murphy Street called Central Fresh. Seven years later, Ernesto and Art decided they wanted to go into wholesale rather than retail sales and started their own business; it was called Nu Fruit and the original building was situated on the site in Newman Street that the business still occupies 50 years later. “There were only six employees

when my father and Uncle Art started the business,” Nu Fruit director Dean Campagna said. “But they were passionate about fruit and vegetables and worked hard to build the business up, Dad and Art often working around the clock. “I was born a year after they started Nu Fruit and the second and third generations of our families have been proudly born and raised here in Wangaratta.” In the early hours of Monday, May 16, 1988, a faulty petrol pump had leaked fuel in the warehouse unbeknown to Ernesto, Art or John (Fred) Senkic when he arrived to start his night shift. When Fred started up the forklift, the motor ignited the fumes and created an explosion felt up to 10km away.

Fred suffered severe burns to his face, hands and upper body and spent months in hospital recovering. The warehouse and office building were destroyed. “My father and my uncle were shattered by what had happened; the loss of the building was secondary to the fact that their friend and valued staff member’s life hung in the balance,” Dean said. “Fred worked for us until his retirement in 2021, he had been with us for more than 35 years and he is as much a part of our family now as he was back then.” With a can-do attitude and resolve not to let their customers down, the staff at Nu Fruit came together to pack orders locally and in Melbourne and continue the service they were known for.

While their damaged warehouse was re-built, they operated from a warehouse in Sandford Road and when it was ready, the operation returned to Newman Street. “Myself, my brother Jason and our cousin Adrian (Art’s son) joined the business between 1993 and 1995 and in 1997, Dad, Jason and Adrian moved to Melbourne to expand and start our sister company Rainfresh Vic,” Dean said. “Jason and Adrian had already lived in Melbourne while attending university so it made sense for them to relocate back to Melbourne whereas I had attended university in Wodonga and was keen to stay in Wang as I believed (and still believe) it is a great place to raise a family.

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A family affair at Nu Fruit  From page 1 “Now the three of us oversee the day to day running of the businesses, but Dad and Art are still shareholders. “Dad oversees a division of our Melbourne operation and Art is retired. “The third generation of family members have also started to come on board with my son Anthony joining us full time last year. “My son Luca (16) and daughter Amy (14) work here casually on weekends and/ or during the school holidays and they will have the same opportunities Jason, myself and Anthony were given to join the business full time when they are older.” The passion for their home and to do right by locals to create a strong town is also evident with Nu Fruit employing up to 100 staff and sponsoring most of the sports clubs in Wangaratta. “Our biggest sponsorship goes to the Wangaratta City Football Club (soccer) but we also sponsor the Wang Rovers, Wang Maggies, the Turf Club, AFL Auskick, junior league football and Tarrawingee Football club,” Dean said. “I love Wangaratta and all it

EARLY DAYS: Ernesto Campagna at his Central Fresh store in Murphy Street in 1965. has to offer, I support so many businesses and locals, just like they support us whether it’s playing golf at the Wangaratta Golf Club or watching Luca play soccer for Wangaratta City FC, my home and my family belong to Wangaratta. “It’s important to us to give back to the town and the people who have supported us during the first 50 years of our business. “Having warehouses in Wangaratta and Epping means that we can better serve our customers in all areas. “Wangaratta is really well

placed and a great town in itself and allows us to serve rural towns in Victoria and into New South Wales more efficiently. Future plans for Nu Fruit include expanding their office facility using local trades to complete the works and continuing to expand their online product range and service the local community. “My father served the local community personally in the fruit shop in Murphy Street prior to starting Nu Fruit and for 45 years the business focused on its wholesale

DARK DAY: The Wangaratta Chronicle report on the explosion at Nu Fruit in 1988.

business,” Dean said. “But five years ago we decided to start Nu Fruit Online and are back servicing locals directly, which is a really nice throwback to where my father and Uncle Art started.

“We look forward to being here for the next 50 years and beyond and want to thank the community for trusting us to provide them with quality products and service.”

Fresh from the Market - Delivery 5 days a week - Direct to your door 03 5723 7200 www.nufruitonline.com.au Business name: Nu Fruit Years in operation: 50+ years Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm Who’s who? We have a team of up to 100 staff members, a combination of both office and warehouse personnel.

What is your field of expertise? Supplying the region with quality fresh produce to Supermarkets, Cafés, Restaurants and direct to the public. Did you know? We supply direct to the public, through online ordering on Nufruit Online. Offering FREE delivery to your doorstep on a daily basis.

What’s a product or service that’s new to your business? We now range groceries! Helping you have a one stop shop for your family’s needs. Supporting local business is important because.... You’re speaking to people who understand your needs, we can be more flexible and helpful when it comes to your satisfaction.

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We have a professional and committed team who take their job of keeping our customers safe on the road extremely seriously. We aim to provide a service that exceeds expectations to all our customers from large commercial organisations, fleet vehicles, farm and industrial customers to fellow local residents. When customers purchase a set of 4 tyres from A1 Tyrepower they receive a service booklet which entitles them to free rotations and balances every 5,000km for the life of those tyres. Free tyre safety and pressure checks are offered to all customers at any time.

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We guarantee to give our customers great value for money on quality products and the professional, efficient and personalised service that they deserve and have come to expect from the team at A1 Tyrepower. We also offer Zip Pay and Zip Money as an easy and convenient payment option. We enjoy being involved in and giving back to the local community. If we are able to assist in building and strengthening community bonds within the business and wider community we are always pleased to. We understand the importance of supporting other locally owned and operated businesses and believe that locals supporting locals is what it is all about!

Business name: B. & Z.E. Creed Years in operation: 50 years Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30 am - 4pm Who’s who in your business: 0DQDJHU %ULDQ DQG IXOO WLPH VWDɧ Ron & Robbie. Ƥ ǣ Painters for maintenance work at motels, real estate agents and the council, alongside private jobs for new and loyal clients.

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Business name: North East Homemakers Centre Years In Operation: 18 Months Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm Sat 9:00am-2:00pm Sun 10:00am-2:00pm Who's who in your business: Chelsea Ibrom (Store Manager) Dean Milligan (Assistant Manager) Melinda Garratt (Furniture Consultant) Andy Senkic (Furniture Consultant) Steve Webber (Delivery Driver) Pat Ruston (Delivery Driver)

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Everyone deserves to communicate! Business name: Wangaratta Audiology Services Years in Operation: Providing assistance to local people with hearing loss since 1998. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Who’s who: Audiologists: Diana & Fred, Yvonne, Laura and Emma Reception staff: Dorothy & Jacki Field of expertise: We are a proudly independent family-owned hearing business, specialising in evaluating hearing loss and related problems for both children and adults. We also assist our clients to improve their communication skills with strategies and hearing aids when appropriate. Did you know?

Fred and Diana Bienvenu and their friendly team are here for all your Audiology needs.

angaratta udiology 82 Docker St, Wangaratta. Phone: 03 5722 4433 www.wangarattahearing.com.au

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WANGARATTA PRIME SALE WEEKLY ON TUESDAYS AT 11AM

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Business name: PRECINCT BAR & RESTAURANT Years in operation: 8 Years (5 years under current owners) Opening Hours: Currently open Tuesday to Sunday

Wangaratta's Premier Riverside location

for Lunch and Dinner Who’s who: Tina & Ludo (Owners), Santosh (Head Chef), Joel (Supervisor) Describe your ﬁeld of expertise: We specialize in classic Australian cuisine with a touch of International cuisine (French,South American, Asian), great range of drinks and Live Entertainement. We can cater for Functions and Events and for any dietary requirements. Did you know? We have 3 separate areas, (Restaurant, Bar, Deck), all with their own atmosphere. We also have 16 beers on tap, ranging from classic beers to craft beers. Our great range of wines are all from the region. You can now book a table online to dine in or to order takeaway meals. We guarantee…a great dining experience with the best service from our friendly team. What better location than our deck overlooking the beautiful Ovens River to catch up for food and drinks with

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family and friends ? Supporting local business is important because it strenghtens the local economy and it helps us to support other local businesses and employ local people as well.

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Business name:

Support Local Business

Shop local to support local jobs

Ultimate Arbor

Years in operation: 2 years

Who’s who in your business: James - Arborist Jono - Apprentice arborist

Describe your field of expertise: We specialise in Tree pruning and removals. But we also offer chipping, stump grinding, assessments and reports.

Did you know? James has represented Australia and the Asia pacific at the world tree climbing competition 3 times and is currently the world tree climbing accent champion as well as the current Victorian tree climbing champion We guarantee: Expert advice and a quality job Supporting local business is important because: It’s how our community grows and improves. Everyone in the community benefits, not just the businesses you support.

Tim McCurdy MP

NATIONALS MEMBER FOR OVENS VALLEY 15 Murphy St, Wangaratta VIC 3677 ttim.mccurdy@parliament.vic.gov.au

55721 6155

James Gigliotti

Arborist 0477 776 131

Diploma in arborculture | james.gigliotti@hotmail.com ABN: 82958069781

Park Lane Nursery “We pride ourselves on producing the highest quality plants and garden service for our community” Business name Park Lane Nursery and Garden Centre, a division of Merriwa Industries. Years in operation Since 1991 – 31 years Opening hours Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday 8.30am - 3.00pm Who’s who at….. - Production Team – Gianna, Jason, Sheree, Nat, Anthony, Drew, Kylie, Kerrie-Anne, Ron, Stephen, Patrick, Tim, Kynan, Brad and Arielle. - Retail Team – Grant, Christine, Bec and Kerrie-Anne. - Admin - Lizzi. - Manager - Scott. Describe your ﬁeld of expertise - Retail outlet with extensive oﬀering of plants, pots, and garden décor – excellent advice as well! - Expert growers of Australian Native Tube Stock – for revegetation projects, farm planting, and gardens. Also growers of native and exotic species in more advanced sizes. - Contract production projects including: growing on of viticulture lines for local vineyard, as well as growing on for advanced tree wholesalers. - Tree planting service.

- Contract gardening and maintenance service for commercial customers. - NDIS approved Service Provider for gardening services. Did you know? Park Lane Nursery is an award winning, not for proﬁt Social Enterprise, and is proud to be a division of Merriwa, employing people with disability in our community. The nursery employs an integrated workforce across the business specialising in the production of quality plants, a thriving retail Garden Centre, and commercial garden maintenance/tree planting crew. We value the contribution of our team and are there to encourage and help each other, striving to achieve quality production and service outcomes for our community. We guarantee…. That we will do our best to help you get the best results for your project – whether it’s your back yard, or a revegetation project. We also guarantee that by buying plants from Park Lane, you are helping to create opportunities for people with disability in our region, resulting in a more diverse and dynamic community. Supporting local business is important because….. it contributes to a sustainable local economy – which means more opportunities for all members of our community.

95 Park Lane, Wangaratta | (03) 5721 6955 OPEN Mon-Fri 10am - 4.30pm

Sat & Sun 8:30am - 3:00pm

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SHOP LOCAL Come into store and see Annie, Sam & Jacob

TESTIMONIAL

“I recently purchased motorized roller shutters for my house, from Haymes Paint Shop in Wangaratta. I only

recently discovered they did blinds, awnings and shutters. I am so happy with the finished product, they keep me feeling more secure in my home, as well keeping the cold out. I was also very happy with the customer service I received. Will definitely recommend. Val Matheson

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BUSINESS NAME: Rapid Hose Systems Wangaratta/Benalla YEARS IN OPERATION: 11 years in Wangaratta & 15 years in Benalla OPENING HOURS: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm. 24/7 Emergency Breakdown Service WHO’S WHO IN YOUR BUSINESS? Jason, Becky, Dylan, Alan, Richard, Frank, Junior, Erin, Malcolm & Jack.

DESCRIBE YOUR FIELD OF EXPERTISE: We specialise in hydraulic hose & ĸĐĐÏêÅĈŞ Ìĩ²Ą ĖáÏ¬ ¬óèĀóê¹êĐĈŞ ĈĩĈĐ¹è ²¹ĈÏÅêŞ ĈĖĀĀáĩ ê² ÏêĈĐ áá ĐÏóêŤ ¹ áĈó óĵ¹Ą ĐÌ¹ Ĉ è¹ Ĉ¹ĄĢÏ¬¹ ģÏĐÌ Āê¹Ėè ĐÏ¬ĈŞ áĖªĄÏ¬ ĐÏóê ê² Ā¹ĄÃóĄè ê¬¹ ĸĐĐÏêÅĈŤ ¹ ĈĀ¹¬Ï áÏĈ¹ ģÏĐÌ óêĈÏĐ¹Ş ģóĄÞĈÌóĀ ƴ Ą¹Đ Ïá Ĉ¹ĄĢÏ¬¹ĈŤ WE GUARANTEE: yó ĀĄóĢÏ²¹ ĐÌ¹ ª¹ĈĐ Ĉ¹ĄĢÏ¬¹Ş ĀĄó²Ė¬ĐĈ ê² ²ĢÏ¬¹ Ïê ĹĖÏ² Āóģ¹Ą ¬ĄóĈĈ ĐÌ¹ SóĄĐÌ " ĈĐŤ ¹ óĵ¹Ą ŅŇŪŊ ¹è¹ĄÅ¹ê¬ĩ ªĄ¹ Þ²óģê Ĉ¹ĄĢÏ¬¹ ê² óĀ¹Ą Đ¹ ÃĄóè Đģó ģóĄÞĈÌóĀ áó¬ ĐÏóêĈ ê² ¬ ê ĀĄóĢÏ²¹ óêĈÏĐ¹ Ĉ¹ĄĢÏ¬¹ Ĉ ģ¹áá Ĉ ģóĄÞĈÌóĀ Ã ¬ÏáÏĐÏ¹ĈŤ SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE: 9Ã ģ¹ áá ĈĖĀĀóĄĐ áó¬ á ªĖĈÏê¹ĈĈ ģÌ¹Ą¹ ĀóĈĈÏªá¹ ÏĐ ªĖÏá²Ĉ ¬óèèĖêÏĐĩ ĐÌ Đ ĩóĖ Ą¹ ááĩ Ã¹¹á Ā ĄĐ óÃ ê² Ïê ĐĖĄê ÏĐ ÛĖĈĐ è Þ¹Ĉ ÃóĄ ª¹ĐĐ¹Ą Āá ¬¹ Đó áÏĢ¹Ť

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A helping hand for Afghan refugess FROM their comfortable existence in Wangaratta South, Roger and Lyn Barker are trying to make a difference to Afghan families suffering at the hands of the Taliban. The couple are among 21 Indi residents who are collectively sponsoring 35 vulenrable Afghan families, hoping to bring them to Australia. They share their story on pages 16 and 17 today. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

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A COVID COVID-19 19 medication di ti which offers greater protection for residents with compromised immune systems is now available in Wangaratta and surrounding areas. It comes at a time when exposure to COVID-19 continues to rise, with 61 new cases reported in the Rural

City Cit off Wangaratta W tt yesterday, t d bringing total active cases to 311, with some 9820 confirmed local cases since the pandemic began. The medication Evusheld offers increased protection against COVID-19 for people with conditions or on medications which prevent them receiving the

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antibodies thatt are iinjected tib di th j t d into a patient and boost their immunity to COVID-19. The antibodies work to protect a patient from contracting COVID-19 if they are exposed and offer up to six months of protection. This is different to anti-virals which can be

administered d i i t d aft fter a person has already contracted COVID-19. Northeast Health Wangaratta is able to administer Evusheld to suitable patients through local infectious diseases physician David Turner. It will be administered primarily through the

Hospital H it l in i The Th Home H (HITH) program so that eligible patients can receive this care at home without attending the hospital. One of the first patients to receive a treatment of Evusheld is Wangaratta’s Lauren McCully, who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS). ■ Contiued page 2

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From page 1 “Because of the immunotherapy I take to keep MS at bay, it means I am severely immunocompromised,” she said. “I’ve received five COVID-19 vaccinations but because of the MS medication, vaccinations don’t offer me the same protection as they do for someone who is not immunocompromised. “I’ve followed the release of Evusheld in the United States and as soon as it became available in Australia, I talked to my GP and neurologist about how I could receive it.” Ms McCully was referred to Dr Turner and will receive two injections through NHW’s HITH program on Thursday morning. She said she was excited about having the protection offered by Evusheld. “We’ve been extremely proactive as a family throughout the last two and half years,” she said. “I’ve been wearing an N95 mask throughout that time and my kids wear N95 masks to school. “I didn’t set foot in a shopping centre for 17 months - it’s very much changed the way we’ve functioned as a family. “I’ll still keep doing those things but this does give me just a little bit more confidence that I have some protection.” Dr Turner said he is

GREATER PROTECTION: Immunocompromised resident Lauren McCully (right) is relieved about being able to access Evusheld, a medication which offers increased protection against COVID–19. Lauren is pictured with Northeast Health Wangaratta HITH clinical coordinator Susan Christie, and infectious diseases physician David Turner. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

excited to help provide this therapy to local patients. “Living in a rural community can mean reduced access to the latest medical treatments,” he said. “We hope this will enable more local people to receive this treatment without the need to attend the hospital. “The last few years have

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at reducing the risks these patients face every day when they catch up with friends or visit the supermarket.” HITH clinical coordinator Susan Christie said the past six months has seen unprecedented growth in home based acute care activity.

“Our ability to meet increasing demand for this type of care is largely due to Dr Turner’s appointment at the beginning of this year as the medical lead to the HITH unit,” she said. “This has enabled us to expand our services to reach new patient groups,

such as those people like Lauren, who are now eligible for Evusheld.” Local residents with compromised immune systems are encouraged to speak with their GP or treating specialists about their suitability to be referred to NHW for consideration of Evusheld.

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EVERTON Primary School will host an “Everton’s Got Talent” event at the school on Friday, August 19 from 6pm with local individuals or groups invited to take part. The event is being held as a fun, post-COVID social gathering and also to showcase the school and its extracurricular activities including its music and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program. Finger food will be provided with judges to announce the prize winners on the night in categories for children and adult performers. Singers, dancers and variety acts are invited to register their interest by contacting Linda on 0427 271 294.

A NEW breakthrough elearning module designed to support elderly people and individuals with disabilities will aim to improve residential fire awareness among local residents. Launched by CFA in conjunction with Fire Rescue Victoria, the ‘Prevent, Detect, Escape - Home Fire Safety for people at higher risk’ online course will prepare those at an increased fire risk and their carers to establish a plan of action if faced with a residential house fire, which claim an average of 18 lives across the state each year. CFA acting chief officer

Gavin Thompson said the course centred around three key elements designed to reduce risk. “Prevention is key, and this module looks at the many ways people can reduce the chance of a fire starting,” he said. “However, if there is a fire, early detection is crucial, and the importance of working smoke alarms is a big part of this module. “This module helps people understand how to make an escape plan.” To access the module visit cfa.vic.gov.au/atrisk or frv.vic.gov.au/atrisk.

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Inflation squeezes council budget THE 1.75 per cent Victorian Fair Go Rates cap in a financial climate when inflation is expected to reach 7.75 per cent by year’s end is squeezing Wangaratta council’s budget to its bare bones. Two major cost blowouts with developments of the Glenrowan Cultural and Interpretive Centre ($1.8 million) and the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre ($3.92 million) have already put a large dent in council’s long term financial plan. Now with the Consumer Price Index rising 1.8pc in the June quarter to 6.1pc on Wednesday, Rural City of Wangaratta chief executive officer Brendan McGrath expects a “significant impact” on council’s operating costs for 2022-23.

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“As the 2023/23 Budget has been recently adopted, on June 28, there is no current provision to increase charges over the rate cap increase of 1.75pc, or the average of 2pc for fees and charges,” he explained. ‘’Global price increase and escalating inflation rates have a major impact on the costs of construction materials, other material and services and fuel costs, which were not anticipated when the budget was prepared. ‘’Council actively attempts

RIPPLE EFFECT: Wangaratta council CEO Brendan McGrath says the rise of inflation, to 6.1 per cent on Wednesday, will have a significant impact on operating costs during 2022-23. to absorb cost increases wherever possible, however, there is a limit in the ability to balance the budget when we are facing cost increases of this magnitude.’’

Mr McGrath said council will fully assess the impact on council services as part of the Quarter 1 Forecast this October. The Fair Go Rates system

allows Victorian councils to apply for a higher cap above the cap set by the minister, however, Wangaratta council has not yet made an application of this nature since it was introduced. Residents have been tightening their belts when it comes to spending, with the higher costs of fuel due to the war in Ukraine, the escalating price of groceries, and resources such as electricity and gas to heat their homes also rising. To curb inflation, the cash rate has risen 1.25pc in three months and Reserve Bank Australia (RBA) governor Phillip Lowe expects it to peak at 2.5pc (currently 1.35pc).

Regional committee to pursue advisory road signage to minimise regional road trauma By RYAN MALCOLM

ROAD TO SAFETY: Senior Sergeant Colin Provan will lead the Eastern Region Division 4 Motorcycle Safety Committee in pursuing additional road signage to deter risk taking behaviour among motorcyclists. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling crash hotspots, with a view to improving road safety messaging throughout the North East. “We had a look at trauma data and threw some ideas around the table based on riding experience - there are areas where there are regular collisions where we thought signage in the vicinity might capture the riders’ attention,” he said.

“There’s a bit more work to be done pinpointing exactly which roads (require updated signage) - it will be a work in progress - none of us really know what direction this could take. “If people are coming off regularly at a bend, you’ve got to put it down to driver error, so we’re looking at advisory signage telling them to back off.

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“It’s a matter of sitting down, bouncing around ideas and seeing where it takes us.” Committee representatives from Wangaratta, Wodonga, Chiltern, Yarrawonga and Myrtleford attended the inaugural meeting, with particular focus placed on crash hotspots along the Murray River near Granya, and

winding roads near Whitfield. RideSafe North East’s George Talbot also serves on the committee, and said an increase in road crashes were invariably the direct result of a number of factors, including deterioration of rider observation skills, suitable speed and lane positioning. He said driver education, particularly for the region’s young cohort and riders returning to the practice in their 40s, as well as additional signage throughout the region could play an important role in curbing road trauma going forward. “All crash types will have one or all of those (factors) involved,” he said. “Whether we’re talking training or signage - we need to base it purely on data. “Things like planning to stay out of blind zones when cornering and having enough reaction time are really important. “I’m really excited about the group and I’m all for people making riding safer - it’s about getting home safe at the end of the day.” According to Snr Sgt Provan, an investigation into advisory road signage near ‘high risk bends’ would be completed ahead of the committee’s next meeting in October, with a view to applying for VicRoads funding before the end of the year. The committee will then commit to attending quarterly meetings into next year.

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t’s hard not to be affected by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s estimation that one in five Australians aged 45 and over live with chronic pain, and Pain Australia’s assertion that one in four children and teenagers experience chronic pain. It hits home even more, especially during National Pain Week (July 25-31), when you speak to one of the faces of those statistics, 20-year-old Charlotte Mullens. The Killawarra student, who is currently in the first year of her Bachelor of Vision Science at Geelong’s Deakin University after finishing dux of Wangaratta High School in 2020, was diagnosed with endometriosis while completing her year 12 studies. Charlotte’s diagnosis came after several years of experiencing pain linked to the condition, which affects one in nine women, girls and people assigned female at birth. The disease involves tissue similar to the lining of the uterus growing outside the uterus in other parts of the body. Symptoms are variable, which may contribute to what is on average a six and a half year delay in diagnosis. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare says the defining characteristic of chronic pain is that it is ongoing and experienced on most days of the week. By the time she was 15, Charlotte was experiencing the severe symptoms of endometriosis the majority of the time. In an eloquent piece published on the Mamamia website last year, Charlotte said the condition had made her feel her life “has been under the control of the mysterious and cosmic force of my periods, which I have become completely helpless against”. National Pain Week, coordinated by non-profit organisation Chronic Pain Australia,

HEALTH ADVOCATE: Charlotte Mullens, pictured in hospital before surgery last September, knows the impact of chronic pain. SHARING KNOWLEDGE: Charlotte Mullens hopes to work in healthcare, drawing on her own experiences. aims to raise awareness of the impacts of chronic pain. Charlotte said the week presented an opportunity to consider those experiencing the debilitating effects of disease like endometriosis, and for those with such conditions to know there were others in the community aware of their pain. “Women’s health, particularly, is often something quite taboo, and people are often nervous to talk about it, but if you know someone who is going through the same thing, it can be so helpful,” she said. “Many people think that diseases and chronic illness are something quite physical that you can see, so you will know when someone has an issue, but chronic illnesses and diseases are often invisible. “In Australia, we have a culture of ‘she’ll be right’, and sometimes you feel by asking for help that you don’t want to be that person, you just want to keep carrying on. You don’t want to put any strain on anyone else.” However, Charlotte said the changing climate amid the pan-

demic had given people pause to consider their health and that of others. “In the last few years, there has been a real focus on mindfulness and preventing burnout, and even with uni, when there have been a few times I’ve been unwell, I’ve been able to work remotely. I think, with COVID, it’s been unpredictable and you can’t control when you get it, which is just like chronic pain,” she said. Charlotte said she felt her life as a young person was very different to that of others her age, as she scheduled medical appointments, factored in health insurance, and recovered from surgeries, but she had found great comfort in a Geelongbased support group. “I am lucky to have that connection - once a month we try to get together to go out for dinner, and we have a group chat; a lot of us are also participating in a clinical trial through Deakin,” she said. “(Endometriosis) is as common as diabetes, but there are so few treatments that can help. “Some people can have sur-

gery once and they’re good, but unfortunately for a lot of people, the pain is something they are dealing with all the time. “Period pain is very normalised, and we all kind of forget that we are in tune with our own bodies and know when something is not right. “It shouldn’t be something you have to deal with behind closed doors. There are not many endometriosis specialists in the North East; my specialist is in Geelong, and there are others in Melbourne. The best place to start is with your GP.” Charlotte also has an Instagram account, @charlotte.endometriosis: “spilling the tea on endometriosis”. “I don’t wish for anyone else to go through this, but I think chronic pain does make you a more tenacious person, and you can see things from different perspectives,” she said. “I’d like to work in healthcare, because I know what it’s like to be the patient, and that inspires me to help other people, and to help people access good healthcare and specialists, especially beyond the major cities.”

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LOCAL students will have the chance to learn more about careers in the health sphere during a forum in Wangaratta next week. A partnership between Northeast Health Wangaratta, Charles Sturt University, NE Tracks LLEN and Gateway Health will enable 140 students from across the region to participate in interactive, handson workshops at the North East Health Careers Forum on Wednesday, August 3. Workshops at the forum, to be held at Tone Road’s Regional Study Centre, will cover a wide range of health areas - from nutrition to sexual and reproductive health, from podiatry to general practice. There will also be a question and answer session with allied health students about what it’s like to be a health student,

as well as a simulated incident session. Senior students from Wangaratta High School, Cathedral College Wangaratta and Galen Catholic College will be among those attending. Event committee member Shane Crispin, program manager NE Tracks LLEN, said there had been a positive response to the event from local schools and health providers, after its cancellation in the last two years due to COVID-19 restrictions. “It is so great to be offering the students the opportunity to engage with our health providers once again,” Mr Crispin said. “The health sector needs a younger workforce, and the forum presents to students in a positive way the many great career options available locally and beyond.”

HANDS-ON APPROACH: Students from across the North East, including from Wangaratta’s three secondary schools, will attend a health careers forum in Wangaratta next week.

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IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: See virtual reality film Bitja Wokka, including the Mullinmur Billabong cool burn. PHOTO: Richard Iskov

Experience Bitja Wokka (Fire Country) at the gallery

YORTA YORTA OR BPANGERANG: Roxanne Bodsworth wants to see the Bpangerang people recognised on signage located at entrances to the Rural City of Wangaratta. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Fresh calls for Bpangerang Country acknowledgement

A PETITION to have the signage removed at three locations in the region and change wording from ‘Welcome to Yorta Yorta Country’ to ‘Welcome to Bpangerang Country’ was tabled with Rural City of Wangaratta councillors at their July meeting this week. Eldorado resident Roxanne Bodsworth created a petition online and received 263 signatures within four days in support of changing signage at Everton, Wangandary Road and Chiltern, in what she believes would best reflect the Bpangerang peoples’ connection to the area. Council chief executive officer Brendan McGrath acknowledged that Yorta Yorta are the RAP (Registered Aboriginal Party) for this area and that it was clear there are parts of the community who strongly support the Bpangerang people as the Traditional Owners of the land.

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“Our suggestion is that we pass this petition on to the Department of Transport and Regional Roads Victoria and enter into discussions about the appropriate way to treat it,” he said. Dr Bodsworth said the great majority of signatures were from residents of the Wangaratta area and others from those who had close connections. While not of Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander decent herself, Dr Bodsworth initiated the petition in respect of elders past and present with whom she had close connections. She went to school with the Dowling brothers whose father

Freddie was a Bpangerang Elder and strong advocate for his people, and also worked on different projects with Uncle Eddie Kneebone and Uncle Wally Cooper. A life-long resident of the region, Dr Bodsworth said she, like many people in Wangaratta, grew up knowing the story of Mary Jane Milawa and that the Pangerang were the local Aboriginal inhabitants. She remembers a gathering at Apex Park with community members acknowledging that the Bpangerang were custodians of the land, an event attended by Mayor Dean Rees in support of the event. “It’s clear that it’s an issue for many locals and that’s why I wanted a petition so it wasn’t just coming from me but rather that it’s Wangaratta’s history at stake,” she said.

“Everybody can be reluctant and say anything and that’s why we’re asking council to actually take this on. “Maybe they could consult with the Bpangerang to find out the best way through this.” The issue regarding the rightful custodians of the land has been complex in recent times with the Victorian Government’s move to mark a large section of Victoria as Taungurung Country being overturned in the Federal Court of Appeal. There has also been some debate between maps used to determine which Country should be attributed to each tribe. In the Acknowledgement of Country at the start of Tuesday night’s meeting, Mayor Rees said they were “hosting the meeting from the lands of the Bpangerang people”.

THE Wangaratta Art Gallery will celebrate the launch of the Spark Bushfire Recovery Project exhibition and virtual reality film Bitja Wokka (Fire Country) at the gallery this weekend. Bitja Wokka, meaning Fire Country in Bpangerang language, explores local Indigenous Bpangerang culture and Indigenous relationships to Caring for Country. The gallery commissioned PHORIA, a world leading immersive tech studio that specialises in cutting edge virtual augmented and mixed reality technology, to create the film. It’s the first of its kind in Australia, sharing cultural burning practices and Indigenous stories in an immersive virtual reality experience, while highlighting the role those practices can have in reducing fire threat and maintaining a healthy environment for all. Rural City of Wangaratta manager of arts culture and events, Simone Nolan, said the Spark Bushfire Recovery project was launched in 2021 to work directly with the bushfire affected communities. “The barriers of the COVID pandemic forced the program design to pivot and deliver alternative platforms of recovery through art and experience,” she said. “This film is a powerful way that our community can engage with the concept, both during the launch weekend and in the future.” Wangaratta Art Gallery’s bushfire recovery officer Annie Brien said Bitja Wokka shares Bpangerang stories and culture and showcases the beauty of our region and our need to care for it. “It’s very beautiful and creates a real sense of awe for our home,” she said. The gallery will launch the film as part of a four-day exhibition curated alongside artwork and experiences to capture an overview of the Spark bushfire recovery Program. The opening will be held tonight from 5.30pm to 7.30pm with a Welcome to Country by local Bpangerang elder Uncle Darren Atkinson. All are welcome to the free event with RSVP to www.wangarattaartgallery.com. au where there is also information on the guided talks and experiences taking place on the weekend.

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Donors to answer London calling IT’S hoped an additional 18,000 blood donors will be able to lend their services to the national effort, following a new risk assessment into the United Kingdom’s 16 year ‘Mad Cow Disease’ outbreak. Individuals who spent more than six months residing in the UK between 1980 and 1996 were banned from giving blood in Australia in December 2000, following concerns around the incubation of a human variant of the fatal Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD). However, the restriction was lifted earlier this week following an in-depth risk assessment completed by Lifeblood and UNSW Sydney’s Kirby Institute, and is expected to add about 58,000 new blood donations to the Australian pool each year,

3500 of whom expected to donate in Victoria. Wangaratta’s Norton Street donation centre has been covered in UK-related decorations to mark the abolishment of the restriction. Australian Red Cross Lifeblood executive director of donor services Cath Stone said the removal of the rule had been in the works for some time. “It’s taken some time, however, we’re so pleased our comprehensive review of the evidence and our risk modelling has found this rule is no longer required,” she said. “We’re thrilled to welcome these newly eligible donors to our centres around the nation. “Our teams are in the process of contacting do-

nors who have previously been unable to donate due to this rule - we’re fortunate to have one of the safest blood supplies in the world, and we’re continuing our focus to make it easier for all Australians to donate, while ensuring our blood supply remains safe for patients.” According to Kirby Institute Scientia Professor John Kaldor, the restriction had been amended to balance safety and blood availability. “This excellent outcome demonstrates the value of careful risk analyses, to ensure that restrictions on blood donor eligibility achieve the right balance between safety and sufficiency in the blood supply.” To book a donation, visit lifeblood.com.au or call 13 14 95.

ROYAL PARDON: A British theme was clearly visible as Wangaratta Lifeblood employees Karen Handgren, Kerry Henderson, Mel Knowland and Shae Burns welcomed blood donors who had previously been excluded due to the UK’s ‘Mad Cow Disease’ outbreak late last century. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Friends of Lacluta fundraising campaign

EDUCATIONAL BOOST: Wangaratta’s Friends of Lacluta congratulated all 30 recipients of its 2021 Encouragement Awards, received from the group’s new liaison person in Timor Leste, Ebron Amaral. The students and their mothers (pictured) took part in the presentation and were given well-wishes on their future studies in year 10 and beyond.

LOCAL group Friends of Lacluta have launched a “Take Ten for Timor” fundraising campaign to raise money for projects focussing on health and education outcomes for the people of Timor Leste. The campaign encourages participants to set themselves a challenge for August, such as walking two thousand steps a day, and “fining” themselves $10 on

each day they don’t reach their goal. At the end of the month, participants will add up their “fines” and donate the total to Wangaratta Friends of Lacluta’s bank account. Chair Heather Redmond said it was an opportunity to get fit after winter by adapting the goals to suit the individual, and at the same time support the group’s important work.

She said funds raised will go to repairing the toilets at the small remote school in Carlo, and providing mother and baby bags to the neediest mothers at the birthing centre. To find out more visit Friends of Lacluta on Facebook with all donations welcome to Wangaratta Friends of Lacluta account (BSB 633000 Account 135500015).

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A LOCAL health expert has called for caution in the face of the most recent wave of COVID infections, which aren’t expected to peak until late next month. Qualified pharmacist and pharmacist immuniser Kim Ching said the mutated Omicron BA.5 variant had become the dominant strain throughout the Wangaratta community in recent weeks, however, symptoms of the virus had remained largely the same. But with the recent closure of Northeast Health Wangaratta’s Vincent Road COVID testing clinic, Ms Ching urged residents who were utilising Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) while symptomatic to do so over several days, due to virus levels remaining low during the initial incubation period. Isolation exemptions had previously been issued to individuals for 12 weeks after contracting COVID-19, a period which was recently shortened to four weeks due to the transmission rate of the new variant. “The way to reduce your risk (of contracting the virus) is immediate preventative measures,” she said. “Public health orders have not called for mask wearing

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but if you’re going to crowded areas you should wear a mask. “If you’re having people to your house you should try to improve ventilation it’s about taking small steps such as opening windows or meeting outside on a sunny day. “Early on in an infection the virus levels are still low so they may not be detected on a RAT. “If you’re symptomatic or know you are a close contact, you should wear a mask, avoid crowded areas and repeat a RAT over several days.” Some relief may be available for symptomatic individuals, following the recent expansion of access to COVID anti-viral treatments such as Paxlovid and molnupiravir under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Individuals over the age of 70, those aged over 50 with two or more risk factors, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people aged over 30 with two or more risk factors or immunocompromised

PROTECT YOURSELF: Qualified pharmacist Kim Ching has urged local residents to take precautions in the face of the new COVID-19 Omicron BA.5 variant. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling people over 18 can now access the prescription medication, following a consultation with their doctor upon becoming symptomatic. The oral treatment is designed to be taken within five days of symptoms presenting, in an effort to reduce the severity of infection.

According to Ms Ching, the expansion of the scheme had already reaped success locally. “We’ve prescribed a little bit and the results have been positive,” she said. “If an individual is immunocompromised they should have a conversation with their GP - if they miss that

five day window they might not be the most affected (by the medicine). “Maybe when they test positive they might want to talk to their doctor and organise a telehealth consult - I am confident an individual will be able to get an appointment for telehealth.” Local residents can also

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continue to protect themselves from severe COVID symptoms by vaccinating against the virus, with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recently reviewing eligibility criteria for the fourth (winter) dose. Those who are urged to get a fourth dose of the vaccine include:  Those 50 years or older;  Residents of aged care or disability care facilities;  Individuals who are severely immunocompromised;  Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders people aged 50 years or older;  Those 16 years or older with a medical condition that increases the risk of severe COVID-19 illness.  Those 16 years or older with a disability with significant or complex health needs or multiple comorbities which increase risk of poor outcome. Those aged between 30 and 49 can receive a fourth dose if they choose. It’s recommended all fourth dose vaccinations occur at least three months after a period of COVID infection or the receipt of a first booster dose.

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Urgency needed to help Afghan refugees MORE needs to be done to support the safe escape of Afghan refugees from the violent Taliban regime. Six Wangaratta residents are currently contributing to the Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) sponsorship program which, along with the donations of 15 other Indi residents, helps to support the visa application process of 35 Hazara Afghan families persecuted by the regime. Despite a long history of involvement in the region, Australian humanitarian visas have become increasingly difficult to secure in recent times, with an initial promise of safe travel to Australia made to 16,500 Afghan nationals by the former Federal Government looking less likely to be achieved by the day. While the RAR continues to provide on– the–ground support for sponsored families, the lack of urgency within Australia‘s Department of Immigration has been stark. Many of the refugees currently waiting for asylum have skills which could be of massive benefit to Australian communities, with qualifications and rich real–life experience which needs to be saved. These individuals, who have faced brutal persecution in their thousands by a ruling group who have quickly back tracked on their initial promises to allow women to pursue education and seek employment, are now facing a very real threat to their livelihood, and may never see the shores of Australia. Good Samaritans of Wangaratta and the Indi electorate can continue to financially support and care for sponsors a world away through the RAR program. But it‘s integral the new Federal Government comes to the party and acts with conviction, to ensure this support can lead to meaningful change for refugees.

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Reserve Bank has to explain rate mistakes I SUSPECT the Reserve Bank inquiry will not address the hard issues which means history will be repeated. My question is why did the Reserve Bank Governor tell everyone that interest rates in Australia would not raise until 2024? Interest rates in Australia are part of the world economy and so what happens overseas where a large portion of our borrowing come from, have a big influence. His statement has affected many Australian families as they have made decisions based on his advice. No government has any plans for these tough economic times which come along regularly. Why is housing and rental affordability not taken into account into the inflation figures as they pay a big part in the majority of family budgets? This would have led to an interest rate rise in 2021 when housing prices were going gangbusters. I think a small interest rate rise then would have tempered the market and let people know money is cheap now but this will not last forever. John Walker, North Wangaratta

the Commonwealth Games. Stop wasting money on submarines you and I will never see. Paul Crabb: No disrespect to the athletes talents , but should not the vast amounts of taxpayers monies be spent on health and well-being !

Business Wangaratta preparation for FMD BUSINESS Wangaratta would like to take a moment to acknowledge a growing awareness about the potential impact of a Foot and Mouth Disease hazard in the North East. We recognise the strong need for clear, accessible, and helpful information sharing in order to protect our livestock industries. Of primary concern for the chamber to ensure clear communications, are three key points for appropriate authorities. We urge higher consideration for departments of planning to work on feral species, with such high numbers roaming the municipality. We ask citizens considering visits to Indonesia, and particularly Bali to be mindful of the threat coming in from these areas, and to abide by appropriate border biosecurity measures. Both financial and practical resources, available in a timely manner. While the threat is not here presently, the past two years have taught us proper prevention and preparedness is key to reducing the impacts. Dave Fuller, Business Wangaratta board

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MAGICAL MT HOTHAM: While most of the mountain slept, snow groomers were busy during the night

into day break yesterday morning (pictured) preparing Mt Hotham’s slopes for another day. The popular alpine resort had just under 10cms of fresh natural snow over the past week. PHOTO: Chris Hocking

Forestry fire brigades left out of support NEW research by the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows that firefighting is a cancer-causing profession. This is further evidence that not only are we dealing with more frequent bushfires - there is also increased risk to those fighting the fires. Rightly, the Victorian Parliament has recognised that firefighters suffer higher rates of some cancers than the broader community, supporting and passing legislation to provide government-employed firefights presumptive rights - but not for forestry industry firefighters. We call on the Victorian Parliament to support our Forest Industry Fire Brigades. These firefighters put their life and welfare on the line to defend from bushfires - yet they do not have the same presumptive rights as their government-employed colleagues when it comes to developing cancer. The short- and long-term risks are the same for every firefighter - their treatment by the government is not. Our Forestry Industry Brigades are proud to protect their communities when the worst comes to pass - but health risks to the individual are the same, regardless of the uniform you wear. Deb Kerr, Victorian Forest Products Association CEO

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WANGARATTA Landcare and Sustainability (WLS) action group, Clean Up Wangaratta, have completed successful clean ups around the community for their Plastic Free July program. CUW decided this year to concentrate on removing plastic (and other rubbish) from Wangaratta’s most littered sites with the intention of keeping plastic out of waterways. CUW spokesperson Jude Lowen said Wangaratta locals can sustain the now clean mostly plastic ridden litter sites by continuing to recycle plastic. “Items that can be recycled into the yellow bin - plastic bottles (fairly clean) and some plastic containers (check the signs underneath) can go back into the circular economy,” she said. “The two main supermarkets in Wangaratta now have ‘Redcycle’ bins, which can contain soft plastic items in order to keep them out of landfill. “Any small soft plastics that you have (except cling wrap) can be placed in the bins (in larger plastic bags of course).” Several shops and the library now have phone and battery bins and much of this contains plastic. Next year the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) will be introduced and will reward Victorians with a 10-cent refund for every eligible

can, carton and bottle they return. Ms Lowen said this should reduce plastic and other litter significantly. During Plastic Free July, CUW have been working on four main plastic litter “sites” identified in and around the Wangaratta area. The roadsides, One Mile Creek, supermarket car parks and the railway land have all been worked on and cleaned by CUW volunteers. Ms Lowen said many of the areas are the cleanest they have been for some years. The Rural City of Wangaratta and WLS have given CUW several “grabbers’/cleaner uppers” to give out to locals, who wish to join the ever growing group of people picking up litter using hygienic methods. So far during Plastic Free July, 15 of the anti-litter tools have been placed into the hands of willing volunteers. Cigarette butts are the most littered item on the planet and the filter is mainly plastic. As people give up the habit, there are possibly less butts around overall, but the old butt bins have deteriorated. Smokers often carry their own butt containers but simple solutions have been found for this problem with an alternative being placed by a CUW member, such as homemade cigarette butt bins near the hospital.

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Join the pool of our city’s lifeguards By SIMONE KERWIN THEY’RE a familiar, comforting sight around the Rural City of Wangaratta’s pools, but more lifeguards are needed to ensure facilities at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre remain open to patrons. Amid the current wave of COVID-19 and other illnesses, it’s becoming increasingly important for the city to have a large number of lifeguards to draw on, in case of unavailability. “We can’t operate a pool if we do not have a lifeguard, and now that we have more pools than we’ve ever had, we need more lifeguards than we’ve needed before,” Penny Hargrave, Rural City of Wangaratta sports, aquatic and events precinct manager, said.

“If we have to close a pool even once, that is one time too many. “What we’re concerned about is that we’ll be coming into the summer season shortly, and will move very quickly from needing three lifeguards to requiring five, which is a significant step.” Ms Hargrave said many people did not realise the value that came with working as a lifeguard at WSAC. “This is a big community centre, and being a lifeguard is a great way to get involved in your community - and get paid to do it,” she said. “As a staff member, you also get a free membership to the centre, and you ensure people can enjoy the facilities, allowing us to keep the community active and healthy, and to maintain

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Library book sale tomorrow THE Friends of Wangaratta Library are holding a book sale on Saturday, August 6 from 9.30am to 12pm at the Wangaratta Library. There will be a large range of second-hand adult fiction, non-fiction and children’s books to choose from with all money raised assisting the library in providing programming and events.

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JOIN OUR TEAM: Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre lifeguard Nick Cavicchiolo, who began working at the centre in November and earns regular plaudits from patrons for his situational awareness and thorough approach, with WSAC facilities coordinator Sean Donovan. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

those very important social interactions the centre provides.” Council will again run a scholarship program in late August to give locals the chance to undertake lifeguard training without having to travel to Melbourne, and without the $300 fee. Applications are now being taken for the program, which will see the two-day training program held on Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28 from 9am to 4pm at WSAC. “We are looking for people of all ages: young people looking for shifts after school; older people seeking a change; mums wanting to get back into the workforce; or older people who are not ready to retire, but are looking for a different role,” Ms Hargrave said.

Prospective lifeguards need to arrange to obtain a First Aid certificate, and if successful in progressing through the training course, would undertake three ‘shadow’ shifts with current lifeguards - on different days and at different times so they witness the full range of the centre’s activity - before officially taking to the pool deck. WSAC operations supervisor Ryan Greatorix, and Sean Donovan, the centre’s facilities coordinator, both have experience as lifeguards, have enjoyed the role immensely, and say they would recommend it to others. “I love that sense of all the people from the community coming in and socialising; it creates connections,” Sean said. “As a lifeguard, when you’re on the pool deck,

COMMUNITY members are urged to lend their support to local conservation efforts this weekend, by building wooden nestboxes for bushfireaffected native fauna. Tommorrow’s free event at Everton’s North East Catchment Management Authority (NECMA) depot will teach attendees how to build ‘artificial’ hollows to house local possum, glider and bird species, many of which were displaced as a result of the 2019/20 North East bushfires. Overseen by local landcare restoration group Swamps, Rivers and Ranges, attendees will assist with the construction of flat pack nestboxes, which will subsequently be dispensed throughout woodland areas in the region. Lunch and afternoon tea are provided. To book, visit https:// www.trybooking.com/CATJY.

you’re interacting with customers and get to know them quite well; you hear many of their life stories, and that’s a lovely thing.” Ryan said the work gives him a sense of duty, giving back to the community. “I’ve been a swimmer all my life, so I know how much I enjoy that myself, and I want others to be able to experience it too,” he said. Sean said there could be potential for permanent part-time work for lifeguards keen to commit to the role. For more information on how to apply for the fullyfunded scholarship program, phone the centre on 5722 1723, visit www.wsac. vic.gov.au or email ryan. greatorix@wangaratta.vic. gov.au.

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NATIONAL NEWS

Treasurer says inflation to hit 7.75%

INFLATION is expected to spike to 7.75 per cent by the end of the year, leapfrogging earlier forecasts by a significant margin, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned. The economic growth outlook has also been pared back, Mr Chalmers said as he delivered a ministerial statement to federal parliament. “Australians are paying a hefty price for a wasted decade,” he told MPs, as he lashed the opposition over its time in government. Three months ago, Treasury was forecasting inflation

to peak at 4.25 per cent this year. “It’s already 6.1 per cent through the year to June, and now forecast to peak at 7.75 per cent in the December quarter this year,” Mr Chalmers said. “The current expectation is that it will get worse this year, moderate next year, and normalise the year after. “We haven’t reached the peak yet - but we can see it from here.” Treasury is forecasting inflation to fall to 5.5 per cent by mid-2023 and to 3.5 per cent

by the end of next year. In mid-2024, it is expected to reach 2.75 per cent and be within the Reserve Bank of Australia’s preferred two-tothree per cent target band. “Inflation will unwind, but not in an instant,” Mr Chalmers said. “Just as the domestic forces contributing to some of the supply side pressures have been building for the best part of a decade, it will take some time for them to dissipate - but they will. “In the meantime, higher interest rates, combined with

the global slowdown ... will impact on Australia’s economic growth.” Treasury has also slashed its gross domestic product forecasts for 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24 by half a percentage point each. Growth is now expected to have hit 3.75 per cent in the last financial year. The official outcome for the year will not be released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics until September. The economy is expected to grow by three per cent this year and by two per

cent next year. “A key part of this weaker growth outlook is due to weaker consumption, reflecting higher inflation and higher interest rates,” Mr Chalmers said. The treasurer said while the revisions reflected choppy economic waters and slowing global growth, he put much of the blame on the opposition. He accused the former coalition government of glossing over and burying bad news for political gain. “That approach has already given our country a wasted

decade of missed opportunities and messed up priorities,” he told lower house MPs. “You (the Australian people) are already paying too much for that in the form of high and rising inflation, falling real wages and a trillion dollars of debt that will take generations to pay off.” While Mr Chalmers’ statement did not focus on budget forecasts - he is saving that for a new Labor budget in October - it does paint a picture of what Australians can expect when it comes to the bottom line. -AAP

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WARNING GIVEN: A man diagnosed with bipolar was shot in the chest three times by police at a Melbourne park.

Officer breaks down about police shooting A POLICE officer has broken down recalling how she tried to help a woman stabbed in the head and neck by a man her colleague ultimately shot dead. Gabriel Messo, who had diagnosed bipolar, was shot in the chest three times by Constable Emmanuel Andrew at John Coutts Reserve in Melbourne’s north on the afternoon of July 16, 2020. The 30-year-old was in the middle of a violent 17-minute assault against his mother Lilla Messo when Constable Andrew and First Consta-

ble Rebecca Churcher arrived at the scene. Giving evidence at an inquest on Thursday, the now Senior Constable Churcher recalled her colleague telling the man repeatedly to stop his attack. Mr Messo said something to Const Andrew before going back to stabbing the woman with a stick, she said, and her colleague pointed his firearm at the offender while still telling him to stop. She also got her firearm out of her holster, telling State Coroner John

SA Greens want gas banned for new homes HOME builders in South Australia could save more than $5000 over 10 years on their energy bills under a proposal to ban gas connections to new homes, the Green says. The party’s energy spokesman in SA, Robert Simms plans to introduce a private members’ bill to parliament in September to block gas connections to new homes from 2025. “South Australians are facing a cost of living crisis and a climate crisis. Gas not only comes at a high cost to the consumer,

it comes at a high cost to our environment,” Mr Simms said. “Many cities and countries around the world, including the Netherlands, Norway and New York City are going gas-free. “It’s time for South Australia to join the global movement away from gas.” Mr Simms also called for the state government to provide rebates to support homeowners and renters to replace old gas appliances with new energyefficient, electric models. -AAP

Cain: “I naturally felt that this was the appropriate action”. When Mr Messo didn’t stop stabbing, her colleague shot the man once and it was like the attacker “didn’t even flinch”, Sen Const Churcher said. Const Andrew shot him again and when Mr Messo advanced on the officers he fired a third time, she said. Both Sen Const Chucher and Const Andrew didn’t have Tasers on them. It wouldn’t have been appropriate to use a baton on Mr Messo even af-

ter he dropped the stick, given they would have had to get close enough to also be stabbed potentially by another weapon, she said. Likewise, it wouldn’t have been appropriate to use capsicum spray, Sen Const Churcher said, because they were outside and open to the elements. She saw the colour drain from Mr Messo’s face and fall back, and she went straight to his mother to find her face swollen, covered in blood and deep open wounds. Talking through tears, Sen Const

Nurses raise concerns over COVID-19 wave NURSES have raised concerns about their own health and safety amid increasing workloads from the latest wave of COVID-19 cases. With more than 376,000 active infections across the country, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has urged all people to get vaccinated, wear masks and take other measures to help reduce the strain on the hospital system. “It is imperative we do all that we can to ensure that

frontline healthcare workers are protected and supported as health services are placed under enormous strain by growing COVID cases coupled with the onset of the flu season and winter demand,” the ANMF’s South Australian branch chief executive Elizabeth Dabars said. “The kind of demand and pressure we are seeing at the moment has the very real potential to overwhelm capacity and delay care.” -AAP

Churcher said the woman’s mouth was filled in mud and she tried to scoop it out. Mrs Messo was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after she went into cardiac arrest four times. She survived the attack but now lives with an acquired brain injury. The inquest is looking at the circumstances surrounding Mr Messo’s death - his mental health treatment, his arrest on July 15, and the actions of Victoria Police. -AAP

Foot and mouth response to be reviewed AUSTRALIA’S biosecurity measures and response to diseases like foot and mouth and varroa mite will go under the microscope in the Senate. The upper house has referred the adequacy of biosecurity measures with a focus on foot and mouth, which has made its way to popular holiday destination Bali, to the rural and regional affairs reference committee for an inquiry. Labor originally wanted

to send the matter to a government-chaired legislation committee instead of the more typical references committee route chaired by the opposition but amended the motion at the last minute. Nationals Senate leader Bridget McKenzie welcomed the reference but was disappointed at the narrowed terms of reference compared to those put forward by her colleague, Senator Matt Canavan. -AAP

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Facing down the fire

Almost a centuryy of involvement for Wangaratta g Group p recognised g at state awards TWO of the North East’s most experienced volunteer firefighters have received state recognition for their continued excellence in defending their local communities. Recently convening at Ballarat, the Spirit of CFA Awards acknowledged the ongoing efforts of CFA servants throughout the state, with Springhurst’s Kevin Atteridge and South Wangaratta’s Garry Nash highlighted for their almost 100 years of combined commitment to the state firefighting service. Having joined Springhurst Brigade in 1966, Mr Atteridge’s 56 year involvement with the CFA included captaining the brigade and serving as a Rutherglen Group officer and representative for 14 years. During his time as a group officer, Mr Atteridge oversaw the implementation of a wildfire minimum skills training course while also serving on district planning, state rural championships and regional OH&S committees. He also played an important role in responding to major fires throughout the state in 2004, 2006 and 2009 while representing Rutherglen Group. The belated recipient of the 2020 Spirit of CFA Seniors award for volunteers over the age of 60, Mr Atteridge said his CFA journey had been bookmarked by the volunteers around him. “I’ve been joined by so many great people around me at CFA and it’s a massive team effort to achieve what we do,” he said. “I never expected to win an award like this - it’s an incredible honour.” South Wangaratta brigade stalwart Garry Nash was also recognised for his rich history of community involvement, receiving the excellence in partnership development award for his efforts to further expand community awareness around fire safety and skills. A volunteer for more than 40 years, 15 of which were spent as captain of his local brigade, fire awareness has become a key component of Mr Nash’s operations within the real estate field, while also continuing to act as deputy group officer for Wangaratta and District 23’s Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria president. He also holds the portfolio of fire preparedness for Wangaratta Group, working closely with the group’s brigades to understand fire planning and preparation needs throughout the local region.

SOUTH WANG STRONG: Garry Nash and Nicole Daws (on behalf of late-husband Mick) accepted awards for partnership development and inclusion and fairness respectively. PHOTO: Blair Dellemijn/Uniform Photography “There is a real opportunity to do something jointly where buisnesses, organisations and community work together to raise awareness of fire safety emergency management and increase the understanding of shared responsibility when it comes to fire and emergencies,” Mr Nash said. “With so many people moving from urban and city areas to regional Victoria there is a need to alert them to understand the fire risk of their new environment, where their water supply comes from and what they can do, and how to prepare themselves. “These things can’t be achieved on one’s own, you need good people working with you - working together and providing the same information helps make things happen. “You don’t do this work for awards or the recognition - you do it because of a desire to keep people safe and make them aware that things can happen and the desire to make sure people are prepared and alert.” Killawarra brigade members Travis Ledger, Clayton Henderson, Emma Cleal, Simon William-

WELL-RESPECTED: Springhurst’s Kevin Atteridge’s history of involvement with CFA saw him receive an outstanding service award in 2016, the highest honour available to CFA members. son, Tim Loffler, Bernie Reynolds, Emma Williamson and Rick Robl took out the excellence in inclusion and fairness team award, while Wangaratta North brigade member and current Wangaratta Group officer Lachie Gales received a commendation for intera-

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gency or group co-operation. The late Mick Daws, a longtime member of the South Wangaratta brigade who sadly passed away late last year, also received a posthumous commendation for individual inclusion and fairness, which was accepted by his wife Nicole.

One million people claim $250 bonus MORE Victorians can receive immediate bill relief and cut their energy costs under the State Government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus, already taken up by one million households. Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio announced a $205 million boost to the initial $250 million funding for the popular program, where every Victorian household can receive $250 to seek out a better energy deal on Victoria’s Energy Compare website. Since July 1, one million Victorians have applied for the one-off payment, providing immediate support and driving down the cost of living right across the state. All Victorian households are eligible for the $250 payment, including the nearly 400,000 concession card holders who previously claimed the payment under an earlier phase of the program. The $250 Power Saving Bonus is available until June 30, 2023 and there are no caps on the number of households that can receive the once-off payment. User data shows that over the past 12 months, seven out of every 10 users saved an average of $330 by switching energy offers. Households can claim the $250 payment by heading to the Victorian Energy Compare website and comparing energy offers to see if they can get a better deal, or by engaging with a participating community outreach partner. The Victorian Energy Compare website is the only free and independent online energy price comparison service available to Victorian energy consumers. Other programs helping households and businesses to slash energy bills include Victorian Energy Upgrades, which provides upfront incentives for low-cost-to-free energy efficient products, and Solar Victoria, which offers households and businesses discounted solar panels, batteries and efficient heating and cooling. To apply and for more information go to: compare. energy.vic.gov.au.

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MP welcomes sanitation

TIMING IS EVERYTHING: Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy said decisions to stop the spread of diseases like foot and mouth disease need to be made before they get out of hand.

WANGARATTA-based Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy said the Federal Government’s decision to install sanitation mats at Australia’s international airports to combat the spread of Indonesia’s outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a step in the right direction. He said the government had finally caved to implement sensible demands from livestock producers, farm lobby groups and The Nationals to better protect the agriculture sectors. “This is a step in the right direction for our agriculture sectors, yet the Victorian Government still needs to ensure that these steps are taken at the right time, instead of when inci-

dents like the spread of FMD risk getting out of hand,” Mr McCurdy said. “It’s time the Victorian Government think ahead and take more proactive steps when it comes to implementing simple and effective solutions to better protect our regional communities and keep them on track post COVID-19.” Mr McCurdy said Australia has been free of FMD since 1972 and we want to keep it that way. He said that means doing more by ensuring the Federal Government increases resourcing to keep these methods like the sanitation mats properly used to protect Australia’s borders. “The Nationals are frustrated and

still waiting for a briefing from the Victorian Minister for Agriculture, given FMD should be her highest priority,” Mr McCurdy said. “We stress that regional MP’s must be kept in the loop to ensure best practice is observed and potentially our networks are ready to swing into action should they be required. “There is still more work that needs to be done to secure our agricultural sector, as there have been traces of FMD found in imported meat. “I will continue to lobby both state and federal governments to ensure we have the measures in place to stop a devastating outbreak of this disease in Australia.”

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tortoiseshell, female, 5 years, 956000005803111, ‘Lily’;  Short hair, black, female, 6 months, 956000014455061, ‘Maggie’;  Short hair, grey tabby, female, 4 years, 953010002045868, ‘Tessa’ (bonded with Max);  Grey tabby and white, male, 4 years, 956000005366604, ‘Max’ (bonded with Tessa);  Medium hair, tabby, male, 10 months, 956000014717441, ‘Roger’;  Short hair, black, male, 10 months, 956000014445263, ‘Stash’;  Long hair, black, male, 3 years, 953010003736910, ‘Steven’;  Short hair, tortoiseshell, female, 1 year, 956000014647627, ‘Toozy’.

Dogs:  German Shepherd, tan, male, 9 months, 956000014444289, ‘Blue’;  Staffordshire Bull Terrier, brown brindle, male, 3 years, 953010004986942, ‘Boogie’;  Kelpie, red, male, 2 years, 982000364673859, ‘Dusty’;  Alaskan Malamute, female, 1 year, 956000012884775, ‘Lexi’;  Staffordshire Bull Terrier, female, 4 years, 953010002241412, ‘Lexi’.  Staffordshire Bull Terrier, mixed, male, 8 months, 956000013254289, ‘Ollie’;  Kelpie mixed, male, 2 years, 956000014999320, ‘Rabbit’;  Kelpie, red brown, male, 9 months, 953010100081648, ‘Rex’.

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Stage thrills enthral Fiona FIONA Evans has had an interest in live theatre since she was at high school and her parents took her to see “My Fair Lady”. “I swear the leading lady caught my eye and winked - and that was it, I was enraptured by the magic of theatre, practised by real people,” she said. Fiona took part in her high school’s annual performances and for several years (after leaving school), she belonged to an Amateur Dramatics Society. While life took her in a different direction for quite some time, she returned to performance and theatre in 2016 when she joined the Wangaratta Players and was cast as a Munchkin in the Wizard of Oz, directed by Lorraine Monshing. “I’m unable to carry a tune and I’m not much good at ac-

cents unless they’re Scottish, so I was lucky to be cast at all,” Fiona laughed. “But it was so much fun and I met such great people that I was never far from the Stage Door Studio after that.” Fiona was involved in Wangaratta Players’ productions of Calendar Girls, Mort, War of the Worlds and Travelling North and is now preparing to tackle the role of first-time director of Neil Simon’s romantic comedy hit “Barefoot in the Park”. “During the COVID lockdowns and general misery of being unable to go to the theatre and meet with friends, I started considering what play I might like to direct,” Fiona said. “My friend Marie (Pond) gave me a few suggestions, with “Barefoot in the Park” being one of them, and I just fell in love with

TAKING IT ALL IN: Fiona Evans watches rehearsals of Wangaratta Players’ September production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice to be directed by Shane Douthie. PHOTO: Belinda Harrison it the first time I viewed it. “I knew I didn’t need to look any further; Neil Simon has a wonderful way with storylines.” The play was Simon’s longest-running hit, and the tenth-longest running nonmusical play in Broadway history. “It’s a light-hearted story with delightful characters but most of all, I love the

insight it brings to married life,” Fiona said. “It’s not cruisy, it’s not a walk in the park, though it has its moments. “What married life does is bring out the honesty in a relationship - a good marriage makes you want to be a better person for your partner’s sake.” The story of newlyweds Paul - a straight-as-an-arrow

lawyer - and Corie - a free spirit - is at times hilarious, poignant and a whole lot of fun as the couple approach life’s challenges and adjust to married life. “Being able to get back into theatre is like life-blood for all of us at Wangaratta Players - you feel the buoyancy as soon as you walk into the Stage Door Studio and there are so many exciting productions in the works,” Fiona said. “We were lucky to have Travelling North on stage in November 2019, just a few months before COVID-19 cancelled all stage performances for the next two years. “The entertainment industry in general has suffered tremendously and although it is picking up again now, it will take a very long time to recover.

“I’m sure many small and large theatres have undergone irreparable financial loss and will never again be as strong and thriving as they used to be.” While Fiona concentrates her efforts foremost on auditions and rehearsals for “Barefoot in the Park”, she hopes to one day have a shot at directing one of Shakespeare’s plays. “It would be a comedy for sure but I’m focused on this play first and foremost.” Rehearsals begin midSeptember with performances scheduled for November. For more information about “Barefoot in the Park” or to book an audition time for tomorrow, Saturday, July 30 from 2pm at Stage Door, 4D Evans Street, Wangaratta, please call Fiona Evans on 0457 151 447.

Linda makes the list for MAMA exhibition in 2023 By ANITA McPHERSON

MAJOR EXHIBITION: Wangaratta artist Linda Lees will be part of group exhibition inspired by the place the artists’ call home, at MAMA next year. INSET: RURAL INSPIRATION: The group exhibition will include ceramic pieces by Linda Lees such as Just Past The Old Shed.

WANGARATTA based artist Linda Lees is one of the successful applicants for the 2023 Open Call program for local artists, which has been announced by the Murray Art Museum Albury. The program will feature more than 10 artists presenting their works in both solo and group exhibitions at the contemporary art centre. Each year artists are selected through a competitive application process to hold an exhibition at MAMA with the support of its curatorial team. The program is dedicated to presenting the work of artists from the region as well as artists from beyond the region whose work is locally significant. MAMA curator Michael Moran said the program is such a strong foundation for the artist program at the museum. “We are thrilled with the strength of work we will be celebrating by artists’ from our local region in 2023,” he said. “The artists will be supported to produce new work and we will be seeing outstanding painting, ceramics, large scale wall assem-

blages, fabrics and collaborative works.” Linda will be part of a group show curated by MAMA staff which combines her artist practice with Cornélia Selover, Glenda Helen Mackay and Sharon McEachern; the four presenting paintings, assemblage works and ceramics that speak to the experience of living and working in the region. Linda said she was excited to be selected, having held a solo exhibition of her ceramics at MAMA in 2019. She said she will be exhibiting small ceramic sculptures, mostly abstract, which are inspired by the marks people make on the land, including the corrugated iron and barbed wire often found on rural properties such as her own. Other artists to feature in 2023 are the Mercy Connect Art Group, presenting an exhibition featuring artwork by artists living with a disability, North East artist and regenerative farmer Courtney Young, Albury-Wodonga based artist, Ririn Indah Puspita and artist, curator, musician, and creative producer Sarah McEwan. The date for next year’s exhibitions at MAMA are still to be announced.

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NEWS FEATURE

Have we forgotten Afghanistan? Rural Australians for Refugees plead for more support for Afghan refugees

ollowing the Taliban take over of Afghanistan last year, 21 people living in communities across Indi, six from Wangaratta, sponsored 35 vulnerable Afghan families for humanitarian visas in the Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) sponsorship program. The majority of sponsored Afghans are Hazara, an ethnic minority long persecuted by the Taliban. Louise Redmond, RAR national president, said many families are separated, experiencing persecution, torture and execution threats, yet processing of visa applications the Department of Home Aﬀairs has stalled. “Wangaratta sponsors believe Australia has a moral obligation to support vulnerable people in Afghanistan who assisted our defence and humanitarian eﬀorts over the last 20 years and have

Local sponsors take urgent action to lend a hand stepped up advocacy for extra visas promised by the previous and current Federal Government to be granted,” Ms Redmond said. “One Afghan woman sponsored for a visa spent 11 years helping disadvantaged men, women and children tortured by the Taliban. “The woman provided a folder of Taliban execution threats which proved credible and imminent after translation by an authorised professional in Australia. Her application for a humanitarian visa has had no response from the Department of Home Aﬀairs following a submission last year. “The Afghan people we’re supporting are struggling to survive increasing

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN ROGER and Lyn Barker have always had a strong heart for the underprivileged. The South Wangaratta couple have been active in local community support programs through World Vision and their local church, which has helped support small deprived communities in Africa. But this may be their biggest service for help yet. The Barkers are two of the six

violence targeting Hazara communities across Afghanistan.” She said two deadly bombings in April killed 126 Hazara boys and teenagers in a Kabul high school, injuring 176 people. Around 150 Hazara civilians were brutally killed and 27,000 people forced to leave their homes and lands following a Taliban military

Wangaratta residents who are sponsoring vulnerable Afghan families who have had their homes taken from them by the Taliban. It’s a part of the Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) sponsorship program which is intended to financially support and fast track Afghan refugee visa applications to ensure they can enter Australia and flee their country. The application process through the Department of Home Aﬀairs has been long delayed, with some families waiting

incursion into the northern province of Balkhab. “People being sponsored by RAR members are in daily contact with us and report that in the province of Bamyan, where many Hazara people live, young Hazara girls are being tortured and raped and one child we’ve sponsored has been

for more than a year for a response. Mr Barker said he was inspired to take action after observing the events of the Taliban takeover last year and was committed to getting the refugees to Australia. “Both of us have always had a compassion for refugees and people who have got other problems,” he said. “I think what influenced me to sponsor was a dissatisfaction with the previous governments’ response to the events in Afghanistan.

abducted by the Taliban,” Marie Sellstrom, regional sponsor and RAR program lead, said. “Credible accounts of Taliban atrocities, human rights abuses, property theft and damage against Afghan Hazaras are evidence of genocide against the minority group. “While Australian sponsors continue to

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FOR THE GREATER GOOD: Roger and Lyn Barker are a part of the Rural Australians for Refugees sponsorship program and they are sponsoring Afghan brothers in their attempts to flee their Taliban persecuted home into Australia. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling “Once everybody pulled out [of Afghanistan], the government didn’t seem to want to know any people who had been assisting the Australian troops and Australian humanitarian workers in Afghanistan for 20 years, and there seems to be no recognition of any of these people. “That sort of upset me initially and I thought ‘what can I do about it’, and I what I could do about it was to sponsor a couple of the refugees.” The Barkers sponsor brothers in their

AR Afghanistan subcommittee member and sponsor Bern Fraser said Australian defence, business and humanitarian resources enabled safe education, training and employment opportunities for Afghan girls and women, including Afghan minorities such as Hazaras. “Girls went to school and

mid 20s, who are of the Hazara ethnic minority group. The Hazaras have long suffered from abuse by the Taliban and Mr Barker said it’s saddening to hear the torturous ways his sponsored boys are treated. “They’ve reported to us numerous things about the persecution they’ve had since the Taliban took over,” he said. “But these two boys have both got university degrees and they’re involved with education in various areas and they still don’t seem to be appreciated by their own country. “Hopefully we can do something to help them.” For the Barkers, sponsoring Afghan families has come with plenty of uncertainty. They have not heard of the whereabouts of their sponsored boys for some time and are still awaiting the pending approvals of their visas. Mr Barker said the experience and the process of sponsoring the Afghan refugees has been more complicated than he thought. “Whether it’s going to come to anything or not is unfortunately up to the Department of Immigration, and whether they get around to approving any of these people... because the process has been really slow so far,” he said. “We get a lot of reports coming about the diﬃcult times people are having in Afghanistan and the urgency is certainly there to get them out. “We haven’t heard from our two boys in a little while, it may be good news or it may be bad news, I don’t know.” Another local, Yve Weinberg, has been sponsoring two Afghan families since last year.

women could study and work in human rights, or in areas like defence, education, policing, justice and domestic violence,” Ms Fraser said. “These are the Afghan people who are the police oﬃcers, pilots, pharmacists, midwives, farmers, hospitality workers, lawyers, judges, teachers and journalists now being persecuted and

A NEW LIFE: Noor, sponsored by Marie Sellstrom in Merrijig. Noor, his wife and two young children arrived in Australia from Afghanistan in August 2021 after receiving humanitarian visas just prior to the Kabul airport bombings.

She said the imminent danger families trapped in Afghanistan were facing brought the urgency to act and sponsor these families without a second thought. “I took on the sponsorship because I felt the government at the time was ignoring the very real and legitimate needs of people seeking asylum,” she said. “I did not stop to consider the emotional energy which would be required when I agreed to sponsor theses families.” Ms Weinberg said she is saddened to hear of the experiences her sponsored families face and hopes the new Australian government can bring compassion to the situation. “One of my ‘sponsees’ is a young man who worked for a human rights organisation which promoted the rights of women,” she said. “The man has already been captured, imprisoned and tortured several times and his mother and sister have been threatened many times.” Indi MP Helen Haines has thrown her support behind RAR’s sponsorship program and has made contact with Home Aﬀairs Minister Claire O’Neil to seek clarification on the delayed visa application processes. Mr Barker said he hopes the community continues to reach out and oﬀer their help. “I’d encourage anyone who’s interested in refugee type matters to consider contacting Rural Australia for Refugees and find out what it’s all about,” he said. If you’re interested in helping out or potentially sponsoring an Afghan family, email RAR Wangaratta at rarwangaratta@gmail.com.

threatened by the Taliban. “They are the people RAR supporters have sponsored who are now in grave danger waiting for visas to be processed. “Sponsors are working with hundreds of RAR volunteers and allies to help Afghan families with money for food and basic living needs. “Seven families facing

THE FORGOTTEN: An Afghan mother and her baby hiding in the mountains after being displaced by the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

imminent execution were supported to cross safely into neighbouring countries, where volunteers continue to assist them with accommodation and living costs. “The Afghan people being helped by RAR sponsors trust us, yet we can do nothing to secure their safety and protection while the Department of Home Aﬀairs is not

responding to their legitimate applications for humanitarian visas. “The former Federal Government promised 16,500 extra places would be granted to Afghan nationals over the next four years. “ Rural Australians for Refugees, regional sponsors and supporters believe this will be too late for the people we’re

helping to survive. Indi representatives met recently with Indi Independent federal MP Helen Haines who will support regional sponsors to advocate for processing of visas. “It’s time for the new Federal Government to show leadership and grant humanitarian visas to vulnerable Afghans now,” Ms Redmond said.

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NEW FACES: An exhibition of imaginative portraits by J.P. Millington (left), curated by Artmania Wangaratta owner/director Shea O’Keefe, will open at the Artmania Arts Hub and Gallery tomorrow at 4pm. Called “The Faces of the Characters from Stories in my Head” it is Jayde’s inaugural exhibition and showcases the artist’s distinctive style using a diverse range of mediums including inks, acrylics and oils. The exciting and thought-provoking artworks can be seen at the gallery located in The Strand at 21 Reid Street, with bookings essential for the opening by calling 0402 527 446. PHOTO: Kurtis Hickling

AN innovative virtual reality film created as part of the Spark Bushfire Recovery Project will be launched at the Wangaratta Art Gallery tonight. The first of its kind in Australia, the virtual reality film Bitja Wokka (Fire Country) is about local Bpangerang cultural burning practices and immerses viewers in the Wangaratta bush, sharing local indigenous cultural knowledge. The film will be screened at the official opening of an exhibition of artworks created during the variety of Spark workshops, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Wangaratta Art Gallery in Gallery 2.

Milawa Hall market on tomorrow morning A COUNTRY market will be held at the Milawa Hall in Milawa tomorrow morning from 9.30am to 12.30pm. There will be a wide range of stall holders showcasing a variety of wares and funds raised by the event will go towards the upkeep of the hall.

Group art exhibition in Petite Miniatures Wangaratta at the art gallery AN exhibition featuring the artwork of all 12 resident artists is open at the Art Gallery on Ovens in the laneway off Murphy Street. Called Let the Light Shine Through, it showcases the broad range of styles of each members of the local art collective, including portraits, landscapes, paintings, printmaking, photography and collage. It is open on Friday, Monday and Thursday from 10am until 4pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm until August 1, all are welcome and entry is free.

THE Petite Miniatures textile exhibition is open at the Wangaratta Art Gallery. Showcasing the best small textile artworks from around the nation, Petite has become a highlight of the gallery’s program and a focus for contemporary textile art practitioners. It includes a diverse array of techniques and themes exploring everything from colour, texture and decoration to social, political and environmental issues, all captured in artworks within dimensions of just 25cm square and is at the gallery until August 14.

Benalla rugged up BENALLA Yarnbombers have returned for 2022 to create an installation of festive knitted creations in Bridge Street East as part of the “Benalla Rugged Up” event. Community volunteers have been knitting and crocheting a range of colourful decorative ornaments being installed in various locations around the CBD, in plane trees, pergolas, bollards, seats and bike racks. The installation will remain in place from this weekend through until September 3.

Chris Thorne’s wisdom in art AN exhibition of new work from local aboriginal artist Chris Thorne is now on display in the foyer of the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre. The collection expresses his personal journey connecting to his culture, celebrating traditional stories in a contemporary world mixed with his own view of what he has heard and learnt. Wisdom of the Past: Chris Thorne will be on display until September 21.

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NORTH EAST NATURALLY

The charming Gang-gang Cockatoo By IAN DAVIDSON and CHRIS TZAROS LIVING in the mountainous eucalypt forests and woodlands of south-eastern Australia, the Gang-gang Cockatoo occurs on the edge of its range in the Wangaratta region of north-east Victoria. These rather inconspicuous cockatoos are a touch smaller than a Galah and their short tails give them a somewhat stocky appearance. They are predominantly dark grey in colour, with paler grey-white edges to their feathers which contribute to a scaly effect to their plumage. Males have a conspicuous bright red head and wispy forward curling crest, whereas females are identified by their grey head and orange-red barring on their chest and breast. Gang-gang Cockatoos are often first detected by their distinctive creaking calls, typically given as they take flight. Otherwise, these mostly quiet birds forage in pairs or small family parties among the eucalypt canopy. At times, you may hear them as they feed - their small but robust bills cracking into their preferred food of gum nuts. Eucalypt buds and fruits,

particularly from Red Stringybark and to a lesser extent, Long-leaf Box form the majority of their diet. They also feed on the dry cones of native-pines, and in wattles where they forage on seed pods and gnaw into the soft timber to extract insect larvae. Sometimes, they also feed among introduced Hawthorn and Cotoneaster bushes where they gorge themselves on the fleshy red berries. The birds will return to the same trees or bushes until the food there is depleted. For a small cockatoo, their flight is heavy and laboring with deep wing beats, but they are nonetheless competent fliers and very capable at negotiating a forested environment, twisting and turning tightly between the trees. Though Gang-gangs have traditionally been known to breed in mountain forests of the Great Divide, in recent years there has been some evidence to suggest they breed more locally, namely in the Warby Ranges, with birds inspecting tree hollows in

spring and juvenile birds being observed in summer. Typically, however, they nest at higher altitudes during spring-summer and come down the King and Ovens valleys to lower elevations for the winter, where several family groups may combine to form flocks of up to 20 birds. Recent catastrophic bushfires that have blackened huge swathes of forest throughout the Great Divide have most certainly impacted the Ganggang Cockatoo through the destruction of old hollow-bearing trees, used as nest sites, and large areas of stringybarkdominated forest, important for foraging. It has been estimated that in the past two years, the Ganggang population has declined by more than 20 per cent and the conservation status of the species has changed from being secure to endangered. Predicted increases in fire frequency and severity will place the Gang-gang Cockatoo at risk of ongoing population decline. Areas of suitable habitat such as the Warby Ranges, isolated from the expansive forests of the Great Divide, might become increasingly important refuges for these delightful birds in the future.

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Objection to townhouse proposal in Beechworth By SHANE DOUTHIE A GROUP of residents who live near a proposed townhouse development at 59 Last Street, Beechworth have lodged an objection to Indigo Shire Council. Lead signatory on the objection, John Weretka, said members of the group viewed the development as being “inappropriate” for the neighbourhood and the town. “The proposal would see what was originally half of a residential block being turned into high-density housing on allotments of 200m2 of two-storey townhouses, probably for holiday accommodation,” Mr Weretka said. “This is not in keeping with the general character of the neighbourhood and raises significant infrastructure and amenity problems.” The objection included a number of concerns including the housing density and destruction of neighbourhood character, impact on neighbourhood amenity, stormwater, sewage and water management issues, and their belief the development would make little improvement to the current housing stress in Beechworth. “Approving this proposal would lead to the inclusion of a mediumlevel density development into the context of a low-density neighbourhood,” the objection read. “All properties in the Last Street/ Frederick Street/Wood Street/Sydney Road neighbourhood have a single dwelling on them and generally have extensive gardens, improving the green amenity of the town and the neighbourhood, helping to improve food security, and contributing to the amelioration of climate change. “Although the proposal includes green areas, they are not on the scale of the surrounding neighbourhood.” The objection claimed a two-storey townhouse development would

OUT OF STEP DEVELOPMENT: Nearby resident John Weretka is among a group of neighbouring property owners objecting to a proposed townhouse development in Last Street. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley therefore be exceptional in the town context, and certainly within the context of the immediate neighbourhood of the proposal. There were also concerns the same development company purchased the adjoining property and approval for the first could lead to a precedent for similar development next door. The objectors were also concerned increased traffic would increase the risk of road accidents at what they described as an already dangerous corner at Last Street and Sydney Road corner having seen two accidents in the last year. They said there were already considerable drainage problems with stormwater during intense rainfall events, causing overland flow onto the proposed site from Syd-

ney Road, as well as considerable amounts of groundwater. Inundation issues arising from these sources and the impact of new dwellings on runoff into adjoining properties must be addressed and remedied before any further planning permits are granted on Last Street. They believed the increase of impervious surfaces in the development is likely to increase the danger of inundation and runoff into adjoining properties. Residents were also concerned the dwellings of the proposed development, which they believed were likely not intended for sale to the elderly or people with families, do nothing to address the issues of housing instability and affordable housing for those who live and work in the town.

“We have looked with alarm on the developments in Wodonga in recent years,” Mr Weretka said. “Extremely dense housing developments with dwellings on small allotments of land have appeared in profusion on the Beechworth-Wodonga Road and in West Wodonga. “This is a town that owes its continued existence and its tourism economy to the fact that it has resisted developments of precisely the kind contemplated here. “People come to this town to enjoy that it has architecturally significant, often older, homes on large blocks with established gardens â€” these homes define Beechworth in the popular imagination, not the kind of development envisaged at 59 Last Street, which can be seen in any number of outer Melbourne suburbs.”

Counterfeit currency hits Mansfield businesses with fake $50, $100 notes MANSFIELD businesses have fallen victim to counterfeit $50 and $100 notes. One impacted business owner, John Perks from Mt Buller’s Arlberg Hotel, ended up on the receiving end of a couple

of forged $100 notes, and only discovered it when he went into a local branch to bank some cash. “I got a shock when their note counter picked them up and rejected them,” said Mr Perks, who’d heard of the news of the counterfeiting from

Benalla, and also from Melbourne. “They were very good (quality). “You couldn’t pick it to look at it, but the police did say they could feel a difference in the paper. “One thing I noticed was with

the real notes, you can’t tear them and when you crinkle them, they straighten back out. “The fakes didn’t do that, you could put a little tear in them and they wouldn’t bounce back to shape as much.”

State Coalition pledges $4m to two CFA brigade builds in Indigo communities THE LIBERAL Nationals Coalition has committed to spend more than $4 million to build modern fire sheds at two Indigo Shire CFA stations if elected into government this November. Benambra MP Bill Tilley and Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Brad Battin made the announcements at Chiltern CFA which included $2.8 million to build a modern fire shed and a command centre for the local brigade and $1.5 million to build modern, fit-forpurpose fire sheds at Wooragee CFA. At present the Chiltern Fire Brigade’s motor room fails OH&S standards, volunteers are forced to change into firefighting gear in the same bay as the trucks warm up, there are no female changerooms and the firefighting tankers clash mirrors when backed into the shed. In recent years, the brigade has used its own funds to extend the sheds, but they have now outgrown the station. Ideally, Mr Tilley said the Liberal Nationals saw a future emergency hub that may include Ambulance Victoria on a site closer to the Hume Freeway that carries 17,000 vehicles a day. Chiltern also sits astride the Melbourne-Sydney rail corridor that carries freight and passenger trains, while a high-pressure natural gas pipeline passing through the town. “The volunteers at Chiltern do an enormous job in tough circumstances and are expected to turn out to a huge variety of calls,” Mr Battin said. He said the current sheds at Wooragee “are a disgrace - one dates back to 1927 and the other is a 30-year-old Zincalume construction.” “The brigade, that recently celebrated 95 years of volunteer service, uses a makeshift meeting room in the old shed after previously being forced to have open-air meetings on the driveway,” he said. The owner of the land adjoining the brigade’s station has already provided it with a parcel of land that extends its existing footprint and the CFA itself has acknowledged that this is the No.1 priority for CFA District 24 according to Mr Battin.

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Mystic Park risks closure

ACP says y p park mayy close,, but council,, chamber,, cycling y g club committed to solutions By BRODIE EVERIST BRIGHT’S Mystic Park may close in the coming months due to financial pressures and increased demand on the popular mountain biking park, according to the Alpine Community Plantation (ACP) board which manages the facilities. ACP said the cost of maintaining and operating the park through the 2023 financial year is forecast to significantly exceed generated revenue, meaning signage and maintenance work won’t be funded without further investment. These pressures may result in partial or complete closures to Mystic Park and associated mountain bike trails over the next few months. According to ACP, the summer of 2021-22 delivered more park visitors than any previous year, significantly increasing demands on the park. ACP said they are currently investigating alternate funding models, including a ‘Pay to Play’ model. Mystic Park is situated on private land primarily managed for commercial timber production, and community access to the plantations is made possible through the goodwill of HVP, which has contributed significantly over the years. ACP comprises representatives from HVP, Alpine Shire Council, Alpine Cycling Club, Bright and District Chamber of Commerce and the North East Victoria Hang Gliding Club. Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas said council is working collaboratively with ACP to find a solution for the park’s challenges. “We don’t want to see Mystic Park permanently closed,” she said. “We’re confident there is a way to address these challenges in the short term, and a longer-term approach that will meet the needs of our community,

visitors, HVP and ACP. “We are working with ACP to address current risks and investigate a more sustainable model of management. “We will provide a staffing resource to work with key stakeholders to investigate a viable way forward and work through these challenges.” The Bright and District Chamber of Commerce, which has a seat on the ACP board, said they are committed to ensuring Mystic Park remains open. “We appreciate HVP’s willingness to open up the plantation for mountain biking for our community and enabling Mystic to grow into such a valuable asset to our town,” chamber treasurer and ACP board member Ally Wilson said. “Mystic Park is vital to Bright’s prosperity, and we are firmly committed to ensuring it remains open for both locals and visitors,” she said. “We are absolutely committed to assisting HVP, ACP and the Alpine Shire Council to create a sustainable business model for Mystic Park, and to ensure a positive solution is found. “We see this as an opportunity to create a new model for Mystic Park that will see it become a sustainable and successful operation, ensuring its long-term success.” Alpine Cycling Club president Peter Berlowitz said the club intended to present an action plan to the ACP board this week to stop the park closure. He did not provide details of the plan, but said its purpose was to quickly confirm the park’s management issues and what could be done to fix them. Mr Berlowitz confirmed the park had seen an influx of visitors in the past year due to travel restrictions. “As soon as everything opened up, everyone seemed to come to Bright,” he said.

Markets to make a welcome return to Bright’s main street for festival By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE THE Rotary Club of Bright’s annual markets held on the Autumn Festival weekend will return to their original location in the main street, much to the delight of members. The club recently met with representatives from Alpine Shire Council and the Bright Chamber of Commerce to discuss negative feedback regarding last year’s change, which saw the

markets held in Pioneer Park. Rotary club secretary Allan Poyner said the meeting went very well. “We looked at council’s policy regarding major events and the use of the main street and now that the gala day, held on Autumn Festival weekend, is okay to have in the main street as it’s not on a long weekend. “So that will be back in place and we’re very glad to see it return to the main street area.

ROCKY GROUND: Mystic Park, one of Victoria’s most popular mountain bike parks, may close in the coming months. PHOTO: Sam Purdie

McCurdy calls for plebiscite on Mt Beauty water site By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE OVENS Valley MP Tim McCurdy, is calling on North East Water (NEW) to hold a plebiscite into the proposed location of a new raw water offtake plant in Mount Beauty, in the wake of options having been narrowed down to just two. NEW's community and key stakeholder reference group earlier this month recommended the NEW board consider the Mt Beauty Raw Water Offtake project

be sited at Embankment Drive near the outflow of the pondage, or near the top of tail race, pumping from the West Kiewa and the tail race. The recommendations followed five reference group meetings, two technical meetings and visits to nine potentials locations for this crucial new water infrastructure to supply the town's domestic water. Mr McCurdy said he has some concerns around the decision. “I have been hearing from the community about this proposal

every day for the past few months, and we have some real concerns about what is being proposed,” he said. “We need to get some real data about what the community actually wants. “We need a plebiscite of all Mount Beauty residents to see where their support is, because all I am hearing is concern about the preferred site of North East Water. “A plebiscite would be a logical solution once and for all.”

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Drivers reminded to take it slow in ice and snow INEXPERIENCED drivers and first time visitors are among those being reminded to heed the warnings about winter alpine driving and to be prepared. It follows a recent safety blitz by local police targeting vehicles heading to the snowfields for the weekend, including delivery vehicles and buses. Community road safety organisation, RoadSafe North East, has put together top 10 tips for alpine driving, to ensure regional Victorians can safely access all the snowfun, with confidence and care. RoadSafe North East chief executive John Weinert said whether it’s for a day trip or to stay and play, it is appealing to drivers to follow some simple, basic rules if driving in icy and snowy conditions. “We are working in partnership with Victoria

Police to educate drivers about the need for careful, cautious driving in alpine areas and how they can minimise the risk, with concentration and patience,” he said. “It’s not about instilling fear in drivers, especially firsttime visitors to the snow, but equipping them with the skills and confidence to get there safely and stress-free, if road conditions do deteriorate.” Positioned in highly visible locations in Mt Beauty and Bright are RoadSafe North East Variable Messaging Sign (VMS) targeting drivers on their way to Mt Hotham and Falls Creek ski resorts with the rolling messages “ice and snow, please drive slow” and “be snowsafe, carry chains, slow down.” Mr Weinert said winter driving can be a particularly challenging time for drivers,

even before they enter higher alpine areas. “You cannot see black ice - it generally forms at night time, in the early mornings or on sections of the roads that haven’t been exposed to sunlight, like under tree cover,” he said. “If you hit black ice, you will have little or no control over your vehicle, so avoid accelerating, braking hard or turning the steering wheel quickly. “If you try to struggle against the ice by braking hard or steering in the opposite direction, you increase the risk of spinning out, so it’s best to remain calm and apply the brakes gently to slowly regain traction. “We are asking drivers to please slowdown in areas known for black ice - signs will alert drivers to areas where it’s likely to be found.”

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pool and livestock. The home benifits from 24 panels / 5kw approx. of solar electricity which makes for a self-sufficient and sustainable living experience. This is an outstanding lifestyle or smaller intensive farming property within only a short drive of the Rural City of Wangaratta and progressive Myrtleford, ‘The Dairy’ offers a wonderful spacious feel and unique character. This property will suit a variety of buyers with so many features, it has to be inspected to be truly appreciated.

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Thinking about investing in property and becoming a landlord? An investment property can be a great way to build wealth and help secure your financial future, but just like with any investment, there are risks involved. have a buffer, then this is a significant risk. If you can afford the same deposit and costs but leave yourself with a buffer following the use of Lenders Mortgage Insurance, then this is still a risk, but a more manageable risk. Lenders Mortgage Insurance can be a great way to cut the time required to save for a deposit, which continues to grow, but it is not without its risks. You can read more here about Lenders Mortgage Insurance to weigh up if this is the right option for your investment. Build a team of advisers When you’re making a big decision, such as property investment, you want to make sure you have the right experts on your side. Make sure you compile the necessary outside sources of information and help for a smart investment.

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By EWAN KENNEDY BMW iX3 is the full electric version of German marque’s mid-sized X3. It has no internal combustion engine to provide extra range if its batteries run out of power. It’s sold in Australia with quite a few features that are frequently extra cost options; these include metallic paint and the M Sport package with 20-inch M aerodynamic wheels. STYLING Very BMW. While other makers of electric vehicles like to go for a different perhaps futuristic look, the iX3 looks instantly like a Bimmer from any angle. There are some blue highlights on the outer edges of the lower sections of the front and at each corner of the lower panel at the rear. There are also blue colours on the BMW “radiator grille”. Obviously, it doesn’t have a grille because there is no water being cooled there. BMW and other EV, makers do include a grille because buyers feel that a plain front end just looks wrong. Mind you Elon Musk’s Teslas don’t have a grille either and are selling faster than the factory can produce them... Also standard is a panoramic sunroof that covers most of the roof area. INTERIOR The dashboard area is divided into three distinct areas. That in front of the driver has a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. There’s another 12.3-inch digital screen in the centre of

the dash area. It’s wide, but rather too low which means the view ahead on the screen if our using it for navigation isn’t as far ahead as we like. On the other hand, the width of the screen means you can see a lot of the things that you are missing out to the side of your road. Which may mean that you see things that you hadn’t realised were there, and perhaps decide to visit if you’re on a sightseeing trip. Comfort and space in the front seats is good, with a wide range of electric adjustments. It has under-thigh cushion extenders, which I really enjoy as I have long legs and these add further ways of getting comfortable. In their own way these cushion extenders probably add to the safety on long trips because drivers are safer if they aren’t wriggling about to stay relaxed. INFOTAINMENT Our iX3 had the BMW Connected Package Professional which has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a Harman/ Kardon 16-speaker surround sound system. There’s wireless smartphone charging which saves having to wrestle with cables. Just put your phone in its spot and you’re getting more juice into it. POWERTRAIN eDrive is the new drive technology found in all BMW i models and plug-in hybrids, and is essentially comprised of an electric motor, high-voltage lithium-ion battery and an intelligent energy management system.

The integrated drive unit brings the electric motor, power electronics and transmission together within a single housing, and generates 210kW and 400Nm. All eDrive-equipped vehicles rely on a special performance li-ion battery to store energy, and utilise a built-in cooling device to constantly keep the unit at the ideal operating temperature, helping increase output and maintain service life. A ﬁve-year Chargefox subscription is included in the price of the BMW iX3 sold in Australia. SAFETY The BMW X3 has a ﬁvestar ANCAP safety rating from for the xDrive20d and xDrive30i variants. However, the iX3 has not been tested at this stage. Ways of avoiding a crash are strongly featured in this electric Bimmer. It has automatic emergency with crossroads warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, front and rear cross-traffic alert, evasion assistant, speed limit assist, as well as Steering + Lane Control Assistant (Level 2 autonomous mode). DRIVING Performance! This is why we like driving all electric vehicles. They have instant reaction to the accelerator pedal. BMW has always produced vehicles with a sporty feel in everything they do and that performance is just wonderful in any model they make. This is going to sound childish but I like nothing more than to sit at a red traf-

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you’re carting about half a tonne of batteries about. There’s good feel through the steering wheel and the seats support well so you don’t shift about when driving hard and can concentrate on the road. BMW says the iX3 can cover 460 kilometres on a full battery charge. During our testing on motorways, in the suburbs and on country roads we covered 284km and computer advised its batteries had a further 180km before it was close to being fully discharged. SUMMING UP A couple of times a year my wife and I go on long holiday trips from our home on the Gold Coast. Once we are a long way of out of town there’s not many places to charge an electric vehicle. And when we do ﬁnd a charger, we have to wait for several hours to get decent range out of the car.

When we can buy an EV for about the same price as a petrol or diesel SUV and charge it up less than an hour to give us a range of at least 500km, we will seriously think about one.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE BMW IX3 RWD ELECTRIC VEHICLE: $114,900

Note: This price does not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local BMW dealer for drive-away prices.. RATINGS: Looks: 9/10 Performance: 9/10 Range: 8/10 Safety: 8/10 Practicality: 6/10 Comfort: 8/10 Tech: 9/10 Value: 7/10

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Rural City Connection Friday 29 July 2022

Public notices

Documents on Exhibition Council is seeking community feedback on its draft Tree Management Plan. Feedback on this plan will be received until 12 August 2022. For more information about the proposed policy and how to have your say, please go to our website www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Public-Notices

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Free Business Workshops The Rural City of Wangaratta is working together with Business Victoria to run free workshops designed to help your business develop and grow.

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People, Processes & Technologies Wednesday 10 August at 10am - 12pm

Sulari Gentill – Meet the Author

Positions vacant

Wangaratta Library Understand how to develop critical organisational competencies around culture transformation and process improvement; resulting in a more effective and sustainable change effort.

Wednesday 10 August at 2pm With thanks to Booktique, meet Sulari Gentill, author of the award winning and best-selling Rowland Sinclair Mysteries, who will discuss her new release The Woman in the Library.

This workshop will cover The PPT Framework, Skills and competencies, “Change” as something personal, Employee engagement and Processes in performance.

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Building Surveyor Council Ofﬁces

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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 12 August 2022.

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Contact your Councillors

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Douglas Fraser sadly advises the passing of his beloved wife Dorothy, at Beechworth Health on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Aged 79 years. Dorothy’s funeral service will be held at the Wesleyan Methodist Church, cnr of Parﬁtt Road and Great Alpine Road, Wangaratta at 11am on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Burial will have preceded the service. The livestream may be viewed at northeastfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/

GILLMAN, Lionel Herbert. Lionel passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Albury Base Hospital. Aged 85 years. He was the dearly loved husband of Marion (dec) and much-loved partner of Wendy. Lionel was the loved father and father-inlaw of Kent (dec) and Julie, and Peter and Kate. Grandpa to Claire, Mia, and Todd. Special friend of Karen. Loved and remembered always.

LYNCH, William John (Bill). Aged 87 years. Born June 27, 1935 -Died July 22, 2022. Son of the late John (Jack) James Lynch and Victoria Beatrice Maude (McMonigle), formerly of “Waverley”, Winton. Brother of Jack and Pamela. Private burial at Winton Cemetery, July 27, 2022. Sessions Funeral Services Benalla

LYNCH, William John (Bill). Passed away July 22, 2022. Our cousin Bill embraced life to the full despite the many setbacks that came his way. His profound knowledge of local and family history will be greatly missed. Thanks to the staff at Yamaroo, Yackandandah Health for their care and support over recent years. May he rest in peace. ~ The McMonigle family.

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MITCHELL, Alva. 15/9/1930 – 26/7/2022 Formerly of Gerogery until 1966 Then of Carboor. Passed away peacefully at Rangeview Nursing Home, Wangaratta on Monday, July 25, 2022. Aged 91 years. Much loved husband of Loris (deceased 26/10/2021) Loved father of Kaye, Glen, Wendy, Dale, Ross, Brett and their extended families. Safe in the arms of Jesus. A funeral service for Alva will be held at North East Funerals, Bell Room, 184 Greta Road Wangaratta on Thursday, August 4, 2022 commencing at 1pm, followed by interment at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery. Alva’s funeral service can be viewed via live stream at northeastfunerals.com.au/live-streaming

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18/6/1930 - 25/7/2022 Husband of Winifred. Father to Maurice, Bernice and David. Father in-law to Nola, Susan, Ben and Kristin. Poppie to Anita, Sam, Brenton, Brianna, Hayden, Lachlan and Charlie. So dearly loved, So sadly missed. Max’s funeral will be held at North East Funerals, 184 Greta Road, Wangaratta at 11am on Monday, August 1, 2022 followed by private cremation.

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STRIKE A POSE STRAP on those roller skates and practise your dance moves - there are still a few tickets remaining for next week’s Roller Disco organised by Wangaratta’s FreeZA group, Spilt Milk. Locals Ruby Bittner and Steph Grant are among those channelling the ‘80s vibe of the event, which will be held at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre on Sunday, July 31 from 12 noon to 4pm. There will be a session for all ages (12 noon to 2pm) and another tailored to young people (2pm to 4pm). For more details, see the full story on page 3. PHOTO: Rachel Harrop

STAFF absences due to COVID-19 and other illnesses have continued to be a consideration at the start of term three in local schools, which remain focused on flexible, proactive responses. Galen Catholic College principal Darta Hovey said at the beginning of this week, the school had 25 per cent of its staff (about 30 people) absent, requiring planned information nights to be postponed to run online next week. Mr Hovey said the absence situation had improved as the week progressed and staff returned from isolation periods, and information sent to families on Tuesday was aimed at ensuring the whole school community knew the plans that were in place. This included details of when staff shortages may trigger a “circuit-breaker”, which would require a year level between years seven to 10 to stay at home for a short period. “We want to be crystal clear, rather than people wondering, and be as proactive as we can, and as explicit as we

Catholic Education Commission of Victoria. “We’re providing masks when students are going into chapel and gatherings like that; it’s just a matter of having a mask in your pocket, as you would a hanky or a tissue, for when you need it,” Cathedral College principal Nick Jones said. “We try to focus on the positives - that we are still together and back at school. “We are certainly conscious of (COVID), but we have started this term okay in terms of staffing. “We have a few CRTs in, but we also have some excursions and camps out, running in a modified way. “We certainly still have contingency plans in place. “We all go through waves, but flexibility and adaptability is the key. “If we can all co-operate and work together, we will be at school together. “The kids have learnt to be resilient, appreciative and grateful they’re at school, because they know the alternative.”

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can, so there is no surprise for kids and families, and I think that’s been well-received,” he said. Galen has postponed nonessential excursions, camps and professional learning to decrease the pressure on staffing, and continues to utilise available casual relief teachers (CRTs), the pool of which has also been impacted by illness. Planning for year 12 students’ final days will see the school’s traditional graduation celebrations switched to mid-October rather than post-exams to cater for any required postponements. Like Galen, Cathedral College Wangaratta has seen gradually increasing numbers of students adopt mask-wearing when indoors, a move which has been “strongly recommended” for those aged eight and over by the State Government, Independent Schools Victoria and the

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A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large part of how they perform in VCE, but there are many other factors that contribute their desired outcome such as getting into a university course of their choice. Despite students dealing with adversity from the pandemic in 2020 and the touted country-city education divide, they performed reasonably well judging by the VCE study scores released by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCCA).

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ting a slightly better percentage of 40+ scores at 3.6pc compared to Cathedral’s 3.3pc. But while Wangaratta High School had a lesser meWangaratta’s three sec- dian study score at 26, it was ondary schools stack up well better than Galen and Cathewhen compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of across the region and even 3.9. several metropolitan counAcross the region Goulterparts across the state. burn Valley Grammar School Galen Catholic College in Shepparton had a median and Cathedral College both 35 with 21.6pc achieving achieved a median study 40+, placing it 30th best in score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria.

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Beechworth Secondary College had a median study score of 29, but it was its 40+ score that was a standout with 13.7pc reaching the A grade figure. Benalla P-12 College had a median study score of 26, with zero over 40+, while FCJ College Benalla had a strong median of 30 with 6pc of scores 40+. Euroa Secondary College’s dux achieved one of the highest scores in the region with a 98.55 ATAR.

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Mansfield Secondary College had a median of 29 with 1.3pc of scores 40+. Myrtleford P-12 College had a median of 28 with 3.9pc of scores 40+, while Marian College had a median of 28 with zero scores 40+. Mount Beauty Secondary College had a median of 28, with 2.7pc of scores 40+. Wodonga Senior Secondary College had a median score of 23, with 1.1pc of scores 40+, while Catholic

College Wodonga had a median of 29, with 3.2pc 40+. Yarrawonga College P-12 was a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores 40+. The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik College in Hawthorn that had a median of 38 with 39.9pc of scores 40+, Mount Scopus Memorial College was next with 38 and 39.7pc, with Ballarat Clarendon College third with 38 and 38.4pc. For the full results visit vcaa.vic.adu.au.

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WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday. The pair are both interested in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities. Kayla, 17, has been offered a

double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra. “I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said. “It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve. “But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.” Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries. “I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said. “Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.

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“The offer I received was my first choice so I’m really happy with that. “I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now. “Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”

Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm. A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor. For more information visit the Wangaratta Arts Council on Facebook or come along to the meeting in the park on Sunday.

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SIDEBOTTOM, Lilian Myrtle. Passed away at Estia Health Benalla on Friday, July 22, 2022. Aged 98 years. Loved wife of Bob (dec) for 56 years. Loving mother of Robert, Douglas and Julie. Mother-in-law of Judy, Jenny and Vanda. Cherished Grandma of Kerryn, Stuart, Belinda, Nicole, Vanessa, Steven, Ben and Alison. Great Grandmother of Erica, Kiera, Isla, Isaac, Julian and Eugenie.

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Manly owner wants NRL inclusion round

MANLY boss Scott Penn wants to speak with the NRL about introducing an inclusion round next season, confident all of his players would participate after a year of dialogue. The Sea Eagles owner flew back into Sydney from the USA on Thursday, before meeting with the seven Manly players who stood down from the Sydney Roosters match. Top of Penn’s priorities is to ensure the Sea Eagles are unified with all players back to face Parramatta next week and the finals still a reality.

The Manly chair also issued a statement to the club’s fans, stating a review would be held into why all staff and players were not aware of the club’s jersey before it was released publicly. But he makes no apologies for the jersey, stressing Manly wanted it to promote inclusivity for all, be it with race, religion, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Manly owners will also donate $100,000 to the Gotcha4Life charity, with money from the game going to support the mental welfare of the LGBTQI community.

But also on Penn’s agenda is speaking to the NRL about next year’s calendar, willing to cop the criticism of recent days if it results in long-term change. ARLC chair Peter V’landys revealed this week he was open to the idea of a pride or inclusion round, stressing the decision was ultimately one for the commission. And Penn himself said he was fully behind the idea, hoping it was a positive to come out of a week of criticism and drama while also vowing to wear an inclusion jersey again in 2023.

“We will take some learnings out of this but the most important thing is we will be bigger and stronger next year,” Penn told AAP. “We would like that to be with a game-wide initiative. We will be working with the NRL, obviously discussing how we can do it better. “And then how we can do it better as a game. “But I think what this week has done has brought us a lot closer to it than we were before. We were maybe shying away from it before. “And if this conversation takes us further down the

pathway to resolving it and hearing everyone’s opinions, then I think it is a great outcome.” V’landys conceded this week that could prompt some players to skip such a round next year, stating that they had the freedom to do so if they did not agree with the NRL’s values. But when asked if he thought he would have a greater chance of getting his players involved after a year of conversation around it, Penn was adamant he could. “Absolutely. It’s about mutual respect,” Penn said.

“And inclusiveness of everyone. Maybe we call it respect round. Or everyone in league. “Maybe we didn’t get the label right this year. But in the end we have to move forward. And that’s my priority.” Penn said he was first made aware of the initiative in April after the club was pitched by jersey designer Dynasty in February. But the co-owner did not foresee the eventual issues with players, given it was marketed as an “everyone in league” jersey by the club. -AAP

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‘GUS’ TO STAY: Angus Brayshaw has signed a new deal to keep him at Melbourne until the end of the 2028 AFL season.

Brayshaw pens huge Dees contract extension MELBOURNE star Angus Brayshaw has emphatically put contract speculation to bed, signing a monster six-year extension with the AFL premiers. While clubs appeared to have been circling the 26-year-old, Brayshaw is now set to spend the prime of his career at the club he was drafted by after penning a deal until the end of 2028. Fremantle had loomed as one potential suitor in a bid to reunite him with brother Andrew, while Essendon had also been linked to the versatile talent.

Brayshaw’s retention locks in the club’s leading trio from their 2021 premiership team, with Christian Petracca (end of 2029) and Clayton Oliver (end of 2030) also signed for the long-term Melbourne’s priority now becomes re-signing out-of-contract ruckman Luke Jackson, who’s been heavily linked with a move to Fremantle and his home state on Western Australia. But Brayshaw won’t be going anywhere, keen to make up for lost time at the start of his career where he struggled through

some uncompetitive seasons with the Demons. “We went through some really hard times where we weren’t winning many games and now to be at this point ... we’re building a culture of sustained success,” he said. “You’ve seen Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver, all these guys sign for long-term deals as a real show of commitment. “I believe in the vision and want to be a part of it, so for the next six years, I guess I’ll just be looking forward to making up

Aussie John Millman out of Atlanta ATP event ONLY two Australians remain in the singles draw at the ATP event in Atlanta after John Millman suffered a straight-sets defeat to Brandon Nakashima. Eighth seed Nakashima saved three set points in the first-set tiebreak en route to a 7-6 (10-8) 6-4 in a tick over one hour 52 minutes. Alex De Minaur will take on compatriot James Duckworth in the quarter-finals on Thursday while Nakashima meets Frances Tiafoe in an all-American last-eight clash on Friday. Playing in his first event

since pushing Nick Kyrgios to a fifth set in the Wimbledon fourth round, the returning Atlanta finalist advanced to his third quarter-final of 2022. “A lot of long rallies out there and court conditions were tough as always here in Atlanta, but luckily I was able to squeeze that first set out,” the 20-year-old said. “Then I was lucky to get an early break in the second set and ride that out until the end. “I think the court speed definitely suits my game a lot. I like the faster conditions, and with the heat it seems to

be ideal for my game.” Fourth seed Tiafoe saw off Japan’s Taro Daniel 7-5 6-4Â and leads the head to head with Nakashima 3-0. “He’s definitely had my number ... but every match with him is super close and we’re good friends off the court,” Nakashima said. “I know it’s going to be a good battle.” Tommy Paul, the fifth seed, equalled his personal-best season mark of 25 tour-level wins with his 6-3 6-3 victory against Soonwoo Kwon of South Korea. -AAP

for lost time at the start of my career where we were losing and hopefully we can just keep winning games and go from there.” The 137-game Demon is in sparkling form, averaging a career-high 25 disposals a game this season playing off halfback. Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb said the signing was a brilliant result for all involved. “His talent is obvious to all and his willingness to put the team first and play whatever role we need him to is a testa-

ment to his character,” he said. “This signing is another great endorsement for the culture we have created and we know Angus will continue to drive standards within the group. “The great thing is Angus still has enormous growth in his game and we are excited about what he will produce in the future. “This deal means another key pillar of our playing group will play out his career with us which is an important part of our strategy going forward.” -AAP

Hobart sign South African hitter for WBBL SOUTH Africa’s heavy hitter Lizelle Lee will don Hobart Hurricanes colours, after last year pulling the pin on a chance to play for the WBBL franchise. The Hurricanes on Thursday announced the 30-year-old former Stars and Renegades representative would take part in the competition, set to begin in mid-October. Lee has played 82 Twenty20 internationals and 100 one-day internationals, and scored at a strikerate of more than 124 in 53

WBBL games. “I’m super excited to be joining the Hurricanes,” she said. “I was originally meant to join the Hurricanes last year, but due to a combination of my family circumstances, international commitments and bubble fatigue ... I just couldn’t make it work. “My good friend and South African teammate, Mignon (Du Preez), said she really enjoyed her time in the Hurricanes environment last season.”

Lee’s signing further strengthens the batting off the Hurricanes, who are yet to win the WBBL and have not made the finals since the tournament’s second edition. Hobart in June announced the signing off former Australia representative Elyse Villani on a two-year deal. Villani, who has played 96 short-form games for Australia, captained Tasmania to their first domestic one-day title earlier this year. -AAP

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Sun shines on interschool boys netball SCHOOLS from Wangaratta, Myrtleford and Wodonga were represented at HP Barr Reserve at Wangaratta on Friday morning for the Upper Hume Interschool boys netball competitions. Wodonga Senior Secondary College took out the senior

and intermediate divisions while Wodonga Middle Years College, Huon Campus was the winning school out of the juniors. The winners move onto the regional stage of competition to be held back in Wangaratta on August 4.

SCANNING: Tom Capellari searching for options.

FULL STRETCH: Athleticism was on full display at the boys netball Friday morning.

RIGHT HERE: Sam Hemphill in prime position to receive a pass. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

JUMP BALL: Cathedral College and Marian College students compete for the ball.

SCOREBOARD JUBILEE GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, July 23 Stableford 3rd Round Weekend Aggregate Winner: Melody Adams 38. Ball winners: Di Murphy (2) 37, Marilyn Pane 34. NTP: 4th Di Murphy, 8th Kay O’Shea, 13th Yogie Naidoo, 17th Di Murphy. Saturday, July 23 - Stableford A Grade Winner: Gordon Paterson 37. B Grade Winner: Paul Lawrence 40. C Grade Winner: Barry McLeod 42. D Grade Winner: Stan Goldsworthy 36. Ball Winners: Jeff Hemphill (2) 38, Wayne Hibberson 38, Brendon Essex 37, Michael Baillie 37, Sam Richards 37, Tom Lindsey 37, Neville Hogan 36, Gordon Hines 36, Jarred Adamo 36, Glenn Ryan 35, Ric Chivers 35, Alex Gibbs 35, Col Braden 35, Gary Butler 34. Eagle on 9th Hole to Jarred Adamo - Super Nine Club Shirt: Barry McLeod 23. Aroma Deli: Tom Lindsey 22. 2 Balls: Wayne Hibberson 22. NTP: 4th Tom Lindsey, 8th Tanu Nuu, 13th Gordon Paterson, 17th Aaron Kungl. Sunday, July 23 - Stableford Winner: Trevor Morris 37. Ball winners: Richard Arnold 32, Kim Arnold 31. NTP: 13th Richard Arnold. Monday, July 25 - Stabeford Winner: Alex Gibbs 32. Ball winners: Bill Slade 31, Greg Hogan 31, Pat Ernst 30. NTP: 4th Ian Mills, 8th Mark Dean, 13th Brian Carr. Tuesday, July 26 Winner: Di Murphy 76. Best Scratch: Di Murphy 85.

Ball winners: Erika Lombard 76 NTP: 4th Wendy Hogan (Pinsent Hotel), 13th Wendy Hogan (Reality Clothing), 17th Wendy Hogan (Appin Park General Store). Wednesday, July 27 - Stableford A Grade Winner Carmine Pane 38. B Grade Winner Ian Mills 38. C Grade Winner - Barry Adams 36. Ball Winners: Daniel McPhee 37, Russell Stone 34, Ray Hyland 33, Alex Gibbs 32, Andy Walker 32, Attila Kungl 31, Gordon Paterson 31. NTP: 4th Nigel Cooper, 8th Ian Wiedemann, 13th Keith Moorhead, 17th Daniel McPhee. Wednesday, July 27 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Jack Reiter 19. Runner Up: Leo McCoy 15. 3rd: Sam Neave 15.

WANGARATTA GOLF CLUB WGC Competitions: Week ending July 24 Womens Competition: July 19 - Womens 18 Hole Stableford Winner: Lorraine Adams 27 Points. Runner Up: Susan Miller 22 Points. Men’s Competition July 20 - 9 hole Stableford Winner: Arthur Ingarfield 16 C/B Points. Runner Up: David Lawson 16 Points. 18 hole Stableford Winner: Trevor Trimble 36 Points. Runner Up: Luke Kelly 35 Points. Ball Winners: Dean Campagna, Michael Webster, Geoff Webster, Ray Hutton. NTP: 4th Dean Campagna, 7th Ethan Bell, 9th Matt Nicolosi, 11th Michadel Webster, 13th Matt Nicolosi, 16th Michael Webster

were no nearest the pins. Golf to be played on Saturday, July 30 is to be a fun day with all members asked to participate in a par three day were all holes having been changed into par three’s, thanks must go to Lindsay Steer for setting up the course so this event may be played and if successful will be played throughout the year. 11:30am rollup for a 12 noon start, all players welcome. New members are always welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf Club with a first year membership of $100.00 and $60.00 for juniors the contact number is 0428122590 or by contacting a member of the club.

CROQUET PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Jake Burns rolls some putts in before his round. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Womens Competition: July 21 Womens 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Dawn Fleet 17 Points. Runner Up: Barb Woodward 15 Points. Womens 18 hole Stableford Winner: Carol Coghill 31 C/B Points. Runner Up: Jenny Kerr 31 Points. Men’s Competition: July 23 - 18 Hole Stableford A Grade Winner: Trevor Clark 38 C/B. A Grade Runner Up: Brendan Watson 38. Ball Winners: Dean Campagnaa, Luke Kelly, Matthew Ring, Chris Martens, John Southwell. B Grade Winner: Arthur Ingarfield 40 Points. B Grade Runner up: Lendsay Maiden 38. Ball Winners: Phillip Barker, Trevor Trimble. NTP: 4th Simon Mason, 7th Ethan

Bell, 9th Luke Kelly, 11th Lendsay Maiden (Domino’s Voucher), 13th Tom McAtee, 16th Dean Campagna ($15 Apco Voucher). Secret 6: Trevor Trimble. Eagle: Chris Martens. Raffle: Graeme Ray.

TARRA GOLF CLUB RESULTS Saturday, July 23 Congratulations to the winners of the doubles KO for 2022 who where Ken Miller and Manny Tanirau who defeated Leo McCoy and Glen Simmons 6/4. The other members played an ambrose event with the winners being Pete and Mark Nolan, Lynn Barrow and Fay Phillips with a score of 74-131/4-603/4, once again there

RESULTS for Monday, July 25 are as follows: Gavan Kelly and Terry Wilson d Christine Ireland and Wendy Waddington 7/4, Wilma Bright and Wendy Burgess d Margaret Bennett and Bruce Guttormsen 7/3, Janet Kelly and Maureen O’Keefe d Elaine Mudge and Fay Vincent 7/2, Robyn Muller and Elise Downes d Lauren Kazenwadel and Joan Dyson 7/6. Playing times are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm on all days. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow for the draw to be done. Late arrivals will be included in the next game. Visitors and new players are welcome. Just contact one of the numbers listed below. Club contacts are president Janet Kelly on 0429166016 and captain Lauren Kazenwadel on 0455023538.

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Merriwa Magpies to take centre stage on Sunday BY BAILEY ZIMMERMANN bzimmermann@ nemedia.com.au

YOU might not know it, but there is still one undefeated Magpies football side left in Wangaratta. The all abilities Merriwa Magpies, who are associated with the Wangaratta Magpies, play in the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) North East region, and are yet to lose a game across four carnivals held over the year. The last of these carnivals will be held at Norm Minns Oval this Sunday from 10am, and the Magpies are calling on the community for their support. One of the players, Daniel Moore, is working on a project to attract sponsors and awareness to the club to help the team get their own Magpies’ apparel. Moore said although the conversations around people with disability in sport is growing, the club can use further awareness from the community. “For people with disabilities, it’s a bit hard to get people out there and see us play,” he said. “You see all the mainstream footballers but there’s us in the background that haven’t really had that limelight like the proper sports people have. “People with special needs also need an inter-

WARMING UP: Merriwa Magpies players gearing up for their final carnival of the year which will be played at Norm Minns Oval on Sunday. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling est in sports or something that’s going to take them somewhere that they can enjoy and be happy about and somewhere that can be inclusive to a group of people.” John Mullins has been a long time teachers’ aide at the Wangaratta District Specialist School, where he met almost all of the players who have come through the Merriwa Magpies. Currently the team manager, he said having a foot-

ball club available for people with disabilities in Wangaratta played a part to keep them involved with the local community. “The problem with a lot of kids who attend special schools, when their school years are finished, they disappear into their families and you don’t see them out in the community a great deal,” he said. “The fact is they’re putting in time here [at the

and play footy,” he said. “I had a lot of trouble with my mental health and playing footy helps with that, I really enjoy it and I’ve enjoyed it ever since.” The carnivals in the FIDA North East region are played out by four teams who all play each other once in modified 15 minute halves. Mullins said the the players gain much more enjoyment from playing in the modified rules environment

club], maintaining their friendships, making new friendships, socialising and it leads to employment in a variety of areas.” Moore, 37, is playing in his first full season of football. He said being around people at the club and partaking in the physical activity helped him greatly with his mental health. “My friend Harrison reached out to me and said that I should come

and have flourished this year under the guidance of former St Kilda premiership player Bob Murray. “The all abilities modified rules suits them all, a lot of them had a go at playing mainstream footy, but that activity is probably a little bit beyond them,” he said. “But they really love and enjoy their activity and they’re super well coached by a guy like Bob.” On Sunday there will also be a one off all abilities netball carnival to be played along with the football. Mullins said in future years he hopes the all abilities football clubs can expand to include an all abilities netball side to further give people with disabilities an opportunity to enjoy their sport. “If the four centres that are involved with the football can be involved with the netball too, that would be a great thing,” he said. Mullins said the general community can help support the Magpies by coming down and watching the team in action on Sunday. “It’s really just a good day out, there’s a few people that wander past for some of the games and will pull up for a quarter or half a game and they realise ‘gee what a great activity this is’,” he said. “The awareness of the general community just to realise that these sort of things are happening in their own backyard... it would be nice if they could drop down and support them.”

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MATCH PREVIEWS Mountain Men rested and ready for ladder leaders

‘Joeys’ the key out at King Valley for future seasons

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

ON THE HOP: Connor Shanley and the rest of the King Valley side will be looking to finish their season on a high when they take on Whorouly at Whitfield tomorrow. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

THEY’VE only won three senior matches this year, they won’t play finals, and they’ve even got a bye round before the end of the season, but King Valley will be out for a massive win when they host Whorouly at Whitfield tomorrow. It’s been far from the perfect season, but the young Roos outfit have built a strong foundation, with wins over Moyhu, North Wangaratta, and Whorouly back in round two. Coach Jarrod Branson said while there has been moments of impressive footy from his young side, they would continue to develop right through the remainder of this season and into the next. “There have definitely been

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improvements, but the last couple of weeks we’ve taken a couple of backward steps,” he said. “We haven’t exactly played the way we wanted to, a couple of old habits have slipped into our game but we’ve identified that, we’ve addressed it, and I think the boys would be ready to bounce back this week. “We’ve been looking at really developing the young blokes we’ve got out there, using them as a base moving forward. “In that respect, I think it’s

been going really well - those younger guys have really stepped up. “We’ve blooded a couple of new younger fellas in the seniors, which is still pretty green, but obviously they’ll be all the better for that experience. “Hopefully, moving into next year, they can take that next step up again.” King Valley take on fellow ladder-pariahs Whorouly, with Branson expecting a heated contests right across the ground, particularly in the midfield. “We’ve come off a couple of rough weeks, but we’ve addressed some issues that we’ve seen pop up over the last few weeks, and with doing that we’ve put our-

selves in a pretty good position to try and come home strongly from our last two games,” he said. “I think it’ll be won and lost out of the midfield, and I think we’ll stack up really well against them. “It will be a tough match, it always is with the Lions, so it’s going to be a cracking match and hopefully we can come away with the chocolates. “I think if our on-ballers are on, I think it’ll go a long way to being able to get over the line.” In other matches around the area, Bright head down to Benalla for a top-of-the-table clash with the Panthers, Moyhu host the Bats, the Blues take on Bonnie Doon, and Milawa play North Wangaratta.

BRIGHT senior football side will be welcoming a number of key players back from injury, as they hope to dethrone the ladder leading Benalla All Blacks this Saturday. After having the bye over the weekend, the Mountain Men have used the week off to rest sore bodies and ensure they are fully prepared for a tilt towards finals. Dropping two of their last three games, coach Paul Harrison said the bye worked to his side’s advantage. “It’s come at a good time for us,” he said. “We’ve had a building injury list including a couple of our key players so we’ll probably get about four or five blokes back this weekend which will be nice. “A couple of guys were a bit touch and go so they missed that Milawa game to give them that extra two weeks break, so they can come back this week and they’re 100 per cent ready to go.” Nick Lebish, James O’Shea, Clay Cambridge-Dillon and Sam Buckley will all be welcome additions to the senior side this weekend, while the Mountain Men expect senior regulars Myles Jamieson and Max Stevens to return the following week. Harrison said if the Mountain Men have any chance of causing an upset this weekend, it all starts in the middle. “The midfield battle will be huge against Benalla this weekend,” he said. “They’ve got such a strong forward line so we’ve just got to restrict the flow into their forward line and winning clearances and winning stoppages around the ground is key to that. “They like to use the ball by foot a lot so the way we play on the defensive side of our game will change a little bit to try and choke them up on that end.” Harrison said the group have met and talked about their prospects for the tightly contested top two spot, which could come down to the wire with only three weeks to go. But their approach will be simple. “We have three games left, we win the three games, we finish second,” he said. “We’ll take where we end up no matter what. “But it would be great to finish in that top two position.”

Do or die time for Bombers SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF By NATHAN DE VRIES

BONNIE Doon’s finals chances rest on a knife’s edge, sitting in sixth on the A grade ladder by just over five per cent, and tomorrow’s match against the undefeated Greta is unlikely to improve their standing. With a record of eight wins and seven losses, the Bombers need to win at least two of their next three matches, and hope other results go their way, if they want to see action in September. However, with Whorouly nipping at their heels on the ladder and the indomitable netball titans of Greta in their immediate way,

the next few weeks will be crucial. “We are watching the ladder very carefully, but we’re just enjoying ourselves at the moment and trying not to overthink it,” Bonnie Doon captain Mia Tanner said. “It’s actually feeling really good, we are feeling the pressure a little bit, given it’s us and two other teams fighting for that six, but we have really started to work as a team now. “At the start of the season we were finding it a little bit difficult but now it’s really starting to flow and if it’s going to be any time, it’s definitely going to be these last couple of games.

“It’s what we need to push us into the finals.” Tanner said the undefeated Greta posed a massive hurdle for the Bombers, but she backed her squad to do the job. “We know what Greta’s like - credit to them, they’ve been playing together for a long time and to be undefeated this season, that’s amazing,” she said. “We are just trying to go into it with clear heads, not being intimidated by the points and who they are - we know they’re good, but we also have our own style of play. “We’ll just go in and play our game, and see what happens.”

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Preparations for cricket season underway WEDNESDAY’S annual general meeting of the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association at the Wangaratta Turf Club brought clubs from around the area together to lay the groundwork for the 2022/23 season. While president Greg Hoysted made it clear to all in attendance he would not be seeking to reprise his role for the upcoming season, he stayed on to chair the meeting as no new nominations for president were tabled. A motion was passed requiring clubs with more than one senior side to have a presence on the WDCA executive in order to more evenly disperse the workload and make the association run smoother. The executive will meet at some time over the coming weeks to continue the search for a president, with Hoysted staying on as a member of the executive to represent Benalla Bushrangers. Junior wicketkeepers in the under 16 and senior grades will no longer be required to wear a helmet when keeping back from the stumps, and fielding restrictions currently in place in A grade will also apply in A reserve, in order to further prepare cricketers for the highest level of play. A lively debate took place after Ovens Valley United CC proposed a new rule change, which would make it mandatory for clubs with an A grade side to also field one in A reserve. While some saw the merit behind the proposal in order to further develop younger cricketers, the motion was ultimately defeated. The season will commence on October 15.

Four games left of baseball season STARS: U16 North East representative (from left) Josh Wells, Hunter Wilson and Ryan Brockwell.

WITH only four games to be played before the finals, The Wangaratta Rangers juniors under 11s are starting to show great improvement in the game both with their batting and their field plays. Sunday saw them play Albury Bears. Rangers were slow to start when they could only score one run in their first turn at bat and Bears brought in six which meant the difference in the end. Rangers batted better than Bears having 15 safe hits for the game to Bears 13. Cruiz Pool was Ranger’s best with the bat having three safe hits from three at bats as did Mack Cannon and Ethan Simmons for the Bears.

Bears won 19 runs to Rangers 12. In the under 15s, both teams struggled to have their pitcher throw a pitch that they had to hit. Rangers scored the max seven runs in their first turn at bat with all but two runners getting on base from being walked. Rangers then shut down Bears in their turn at bat with only one of the four batters that faced the plate reaching first base safely. It seems that pitching practice will be the big thing at training this week for both sides as Rangers won 17 runs (or walks) to Bears 13. In the B game, Rangers Orange’s base running played a big part in their win over the big hitting Bears. Rangers only had half the

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safe hits that Bears had, five to 10, but well-placed hits when the bases were loaded gave them the advantage to run out winners in the end. Rangers Orange 11 runs to Bears seven. In the other Rangers B grade game, Rangers Grey played Benalla Bandits at Targoora Park. Rangers Grey batted in the max seven runs in their first innings then held Bandits to get only one in their turn at bat. Both teams struggled to find a pitcher able to throw strikes resulting in most runners who got on base, got there from walks. Ian Dinsdale, Cheyne Osborne and Matt Shears all had two safe hits each for Grey while Alex Williams, Dwayne Yates and Rob

Vance were the only Bandits to have a safe hit each. Rangers Grey won 18 runs to seven. The usual tight game was played in the A Grade when Wangaratta Rangers Black played Albury Bears. Neither team scored in the first innings, Bears got one run in their second dig, but left bases loaded when they lost their third out. It was not until their fourth turn at bat that Rangers Black got their two runs, but Bears had scored another four runs in their turn at bat before a change of pitcher by Rangers Black worked well for them and they got the next two outs needed with no further damage, giving the Bears five runs to two lead at the top of the fifth innings.

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Random Rule 18.12 INTENTIONALLY SHAKING, CLIMBING OR OTHERWISE INTERFERING WITH A GOAL POST OR BEHIND POST 18.12.1 Free Kicks – Intentionally Shaking, Climbing or Otherwise Interfering with a Goal Post or Behind Post Unless Law 18.12.3 applies, a field Umpire shall award a Free Kick against a Player or Official who intentionally shakes, climbs or otherwise interferes with a goal or behind post (either before or after a Player has disposed of the football). 18.12.2 Taking Free Kick The following shall apply to a Free Kick awarded under Law 18.12.1:

Rangers Black had only five safe hits for the game while Bears got 11. Rob Seymour had two safe hits for Rangers while Matt Condon batted for Bears having four safe hits from four at bats. Bears won six runs to Rangers two in a tight game. At the under 16 Victorian Baseball Carnival held on the weekend, North East’s rep side had three Wangaratta Rangers players in their team, Josh Wells and Ryan Brockwell form the under 15s and 15-year-old Hunter Wilson who plays in the Grey B Grade team. This Sunday sees all games of North East Baseball being played at Targoora Park, Wangaratta starting at 9am. Entry is free and kiosk and bar open.

(a) if a Free Kick is awarded against a Player or Official of the Defending Team and a Goal is not scored, the Player from the Attacking Team who was about to or who has Kicked for Goal shall take the Free Kick at the centre of the Goal Line; (b) if the Free Kick is awarded against a Player or Official of the Attacking Team, the Player on the Defending Team who was nearest to the position from where the football will be or has been Kicked shall take the Free Kick from that position. For the avoidance of doubt, any Goal or Behind which would have been recorded in favour of the Attacking Team but for the awarding of the Free Kick, shall not be recorded.

The Whisper The temperature above 15 and the sun out, which player at your club was first to hog the sunscreen for the first time since round one?

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Monster day of reunions at Moyhu By WILLSON MACK MOYHU Football Netball Club is gearing up for a massive day tomorrow at the Moyhu Recreation Reserve. The club will be buzzing with seven premiership reunions going ahead after two years’ worth were unable to go ahead due to COVID-19. The football premierships of 2002 and 2011 will be remembered, while netball reunions for the A grade’s 2000, 2001, 2003 and the B grade’s 2000 and 2011 triumphs have also been organised. “It’s going to be a massive day,” Moyhu secretary Mario Anania said. “We had a think about splitting them up but we thought it would be easier to do them all in one and get a good crowd out to the footy and netball. “The last two years we’ve had to cancel some reunions so we’ve got a lot coming out this time and hopefully the weather can hold out for us.” Anania is hopeful the current Moyhu players can get a kick out of the past premiership stars as they take on Goorambat. “We’re definitely hoping the players in both the football and netball can get a kick out of it,” he said. “Eight weeks ago we had Andrew Balfour and Anthony Welsh’s milestone day and we

BIG DAY: Moyhu’s 2011 premiership side in one of seven reunions at Moyhu tomorrow. beat Tarra so hopefully we can do something similar. “Five of the reunions are netball reunions so hopefully the girls can get a big kick out of the past players being there.” The club is putting on a grazing table from 2pm-5pm and then formal proceedings including a

meal will kick-off from 6pm. “The formal stuff will start at 6pm where we’ll have people from each premiership team talking on behalf of their teammates,” Anania said. “I’m sure there will be some stories told as well. “We then have a bus coming

back in to Wangaratta after it so we’re looking after them there as well. “The day is for more than just the premiership players though, we welcome anyone who’s had anything to do with the club throughout those years to come along.”

Red hot atmosphere at Oxley Table tennis LIKE the outside temperatures, the numbers were down a few degrees when 11 players turned up for business at the Oxley social table tennis competition last Monday night. But from the moment the clock struck 7pm, the atmosphere was red-hot. First to arrive and last to leave, Adam Bosley was in top gear for the entire night, and along with his playing partner Graham Stephens proved to be a dynamic duo when they played Julie Reid and John Mullins. The game had everything, and

all players accepted the good and the bad with loads of fun and enjoyment. While victory could have gone either way, the big smiles on Bosley and Stephens said it all. New boy on the block Theo Poulos proved to all partners and opponents that there was plenty of talent and experience hiding under his Collingwood jumper. He put it all on display when he partnered with Margot Ingwerson when they took on Theo’s bigger brother Manni and June Ubergang, who was still trying to adapt to the Oxley climate from Cairns.

While the ladies each provided a supporting role, the Pulo’s showed no brotherly love in what proved to be a thriller. Final scores were forgotten but a re-match is planned for next week. Playing on ‘centre court’ and lining up in the freezing cold temperatures in shorts, Phoebe Bosley and partner Graham Stephens challenged William Bonwick and the young Zac Mullins in match of the day. All players used every last inch of the table and surrounding floor space in their efforts to

stand tall and extend rallies. Although the scores were lost a number of times throughout the game, the smiles and post-match indicated the final scores were irrelevant as a lot of fun was had by all. At the end of play players enjoyed a well-earned ‘cuppa’ and feasts, before leaving to face the uninviting outdoor temperatures. Adults, secondary school students of all ages are welcome to join in on all the fun each Monday night at the Oxley hall. Doors open at 7pm, bring your own bat and $2 entry fee.

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Lady Knights grab win, men go down ROUND 14 of local rugby was another successful one for the lady Knights as they defeated Wodonga CSU for the first time this season. CSU sit in second place on the ladder and had been too strong for the Knights in the past but the Knights combined well to create a win. Coach Gavin Drage said the girls played so well as a team so it was very difficult to give the votes. Votes: 3. Destiny Dodd, 2. Alexandra Snape, 1. Mickey Retallack. This win for the lady’s has moved them up to third on the Murray Cup ladder. This Sunday they take on the top team Benalla Wolfpack and with the way the Knights are playing they will make it hard for the Wolfpack. The Knights men played Bonegilla which have been the team to watch, turning their losing streak over to wins over the past few weeks. Bonegilla scored the first try to go up 6/0 and the Knights made several attempts to get over the try line but Bonegilla was able to hold them out. But with determination on the Knights side, Steve Smith broke through and scored and Drage converted to take the game score to Knights 6/10. With the play going from end to end the Knights were unable to take advantage of the penalties that came their way. Half-time Knights 6/16. With tempers rising on the field, a Bonegilla player was sent to the sin bin but their defence was still too strong and the Knights were making silly mistakes. A disagreement on field resulted in another Bonegilla player sent to the sin bin leaving them with 11 on the field but again their defence was determined not to let the Knights break through. With the Knights suffering a couple of injuries it bought the team undone and Bonegilla ran away with the tries. Full-time score Knights 10/34. Votes: 3. Scott Miler, 2. Matthew Ferguson, 1. Steve Smith. The loss cost the Knights second position, dropping them to fourth on the ladder. This Sunday Knights take on ladder leaders Wodonga Wombats. Other games this Sunday at Baranduda: 10am: Ladies Wodonga Storm V CSU Mud Dogs. 11:15am: Men’s Wodonga Wombats V Wangaratta Knights. 1pm: Ladies Wangaratta Knights V Benalla Wolfpack. 2:15pm: Ladies Wodonga wombats V Corowa Cougars. 3:30pm: Men’s Bonegilla V Corowa Cougars.

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Ashlor retired but forever in our hearts W

ANGARATTA’S favourite horse has been retired. Ashlor went out a winner on Geelong on Friday in a benchmark 70, far from the lofty heights the gritty galloper reached throughout his six year career. But his victory as a rising nineyear-old last week was just as special for the Dan McCarthy stable as his two in the Eldorado’s in Wangaratta, or his win on Cox Plate day of 2018. Ashlor was a winner of 14 of his 59 starts, including seven at provincial level and over $960,000 of prize money for his owners Alan and David Strain. And on Friday night when he arrived home, the 30-odd family and friends waiting for him at the McCarthy stables are a testament to what Ashlor has done for many local horse racing lovers. “I’m now filled with mostly pride,” McCarthy said. “Leading up to race day on Friday I was feeling pretty good about it all, he’d had a good prep and we were really happy with him. “On Friday morning things changed knowing that everything was done, so I was pretty emotional Friday morning. “Once we got to Geelong I was good but then when he won it was just so overwhelming.” Despite Ashlor’s outside odds of $19, McCarthy was confident. “We certainly did give him a chance,” he said. “He had a jump out the previous Monday and never got out of first gear, he ran the quickest time out of the 17 jump outs so what he showed there gave us confidence.” “We changed a few things since he got back from Sydney too so we were confident he’d do us proud.” The son of Hard Spun raced in group ones in Perth and Melbourne and even had offers from Hong Kong (rejected $1.1 million) early in his career after running away victorious in his first three starts.

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But thankfully for all of his loyal fans in his hometown of Wangaratta, Ashlor stayed put to carve out on of the finest careers we’ve seen from a Wangaratta trained horse. “I was passing the offers on to the owners but they were never really interested in selling him,” McCarthy said. “They just wanted to have a bit of fun with him and in the end I think they made the right decision. “He took his owners to group ones in Melbourne and Perth and group twos in Sydney and Adelaide. “He just means so much to us all, I hope I have a horse better than Ashlor but I won’t ever have one that means as much to me as he does. “He’s just so special, he’s not blessed with ability but he makes up to that with his courage.” Ashlor’s run in the 2020 group one Moir Stakes personifies the word courage. Approaching the 500 metre mark, the gutsy galloper fractured his sesamoid and despite the efforts of jockey Daniel Stackhouse trying to pull him up, he galloped to the line gallantly to finish just four lengths off the winner. “His Moir Stakes certainly does sum him up,” McCarthy said. “He finished four lengths off them with a broken leg, it was just incredible. “’Stacky’ (Stackhouse) knew at the 500m mark that something had gone wrong but Ashlor refused to stop, he was too tough and too courageous.”

off the winner) in the group one Winterbottom Stakes in Perth. His Winterbottom Stakes run had hearts in mouths with the slick sprinter leading the field at the 200 metre mark. “All of them definitely stand out but I think his win on Cox Plate day was really special,” McCarthy said. “Dad was on the committee at Moonee Valley so that was special. “Probably the other ones that stand out as well was when he broke a weight carrying record with 63kgs at Caulfield one day and also when he won the start after his run in Perth. “All five of those wins were special.” Ashlor grew an affinity towards Moonee Valley, winning four from 18 starts there along with $348,300 worth of prize money. “He just pushed off the tight corners there so well,” McCarthy said. “He was a terrible straight tracker, his record at Flemington was disgusting but I think he just enjoyed the competitive nature that Moonee Valley brings. “Moonee Valley’s just so tight which suited him to a tee.” It’s not the end of McCarthy’s relationship with Ashlor though with the eight-year-old set to stay on the farm of his beloved trainer. “He’ll stay with us on the farm and look after the babies now,” McCarthy said. “We’ll now be searching for the next Ashlor and if those babies can learn a thing or two about his courage and effort we might find one. “Ashlor couldn’t have done what he did without the team around me and the stable staff. “They’ve done such a great job with him and I really do appreciate the effort everyone’s put in.”

NUMBER TWO: Dan McCarthy (left) and Daniel Stackhouse celebrate Ashlor’s 2020 Eldorado win, backing up his 2019 victory. PHOTO: Kieren Tilly

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HOME TRACK: Ashlor bolts to a comfortable win in the 2020 Eldorado at Wangaratta. PHOTO: Kieren Tilly

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Four locals earn Vic Country call up By WILLSON MACK PROMISING local cricketers Jimmy Thewlis (u17s), Darcy Wilson (u18s), Will Ashton (u18s) and Sienna Sims (u18s) have all been selected in Victoria Country’s emerging players program. All players were identified off the back of string performances in the Youth Premier League. The program aims to introduce players to a highperformance environment, improve their game holistically and provide the best opportunity to showcase their skills at national championships. The squads will commence training later this week and run through to the start of the Premier Cricket season, with trial matches to occur in September and October. Victoria’s Emerging Players Program involves highperformance coaching and

support for players to develop their skills technically, tactically, mentally and physically to enhance their preparation for the 2022-23 season. The sessions will help prepare the Vic Metro and Vic Country squads for the Under 17 National Championships which will be held in Tasmania in January. High-performance staff from Cricket Victoria will lead the program with assistance from some experienced coaches from within Victorian Premier Cricket. Thewlis has had this squad in the back of his mind the past couple of years. “It’s definitely something I’ve been working towards,” Thewlis said. “I’ve had my goals set towards making this squad and then hopefully making the Victorian side. “I missed out on the state stuff in the under 15s so it probably makes me more

RISING STAR: Jimmy Thewlis has been selected in Victoria Country’s emerging players program. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie hungry to do well this time around. “It’s not a last resort if I don’t make the Victorian side but it would definitely

hold me in good stead I reckon.” Despite having a lean year in terms of run scoring (149 runs at 12.42) in the top or-

Devils ready for Diamonds

By WILLSON MACK

WANGARATTA City won’t be underestimating Wodonga Diamonds when they clash at South Wangaratta Reserve on Sunday. Although the Diamonds sit in second last position with just the two wins, they drew with Twin City last round, the same result the Devils pulled off against the Wanderers just three weeks ago. “Diamonds will be a good fight,” Wangaratta City coach Daniel Vasilevski said. “They took it up to Twin City who I think are a good side. “We won’t be underestimating them at all.” After a tough two weeks that saw Wangaratta take on the

two top teams in Cobram and Albury United, the Devils have a nice run home with Melrose, Boomers and a bye to follow. “Melrose is a bit of a bogey side for us but we’d prefer to be playing them than United or Cobram,” Vasilevski said. “The next three games is just about building towards finals and freshening some players up. “I think there’s going to be some fitness work done in the next few weeks as well because I just don’t think we’re sharp enough at the moment.” The Devils could welcome Vitaly Leschen back this weekend, while Liam Nash will be a test after missing last weekend with a quad injury.

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der batter’s first year of senior cricket with Wangaratta Magpies last season, Thewlis believes he learnt a lot. “I feel like I’ve grown a bit

from last year, I’m hitting the ball a bit harder,” he said. “My first year of senior cricket probably helped me more mentally, I understand now that I’m not going to make runs every week and you also have to work a lot harder for your runs. “It’s also taught me a bit of resilience because I didn’t perform anywhere near what I wanted to.” Thewlis will be coached by former Test cricketer Julien Wiener with Vic Country, while Tyson Freeman and Laura Shaw (Assistant Coach) will lead Sims in the girls u18s. “Aside from making the Victorian team I definitely want to learn as much as I can from this program,” he said. “The coaching staff is really impressive so you’d be silly not to pick their brains about different things. “It’s also going to be great to train at some of the best facilities in the state.”

Lady Devils hopeful of season-ending high By NATHAN DE VRIES

READY TO GO: Adam Burchell and Wangaratta City take on Wodonga Diamonds on Sunday. PHOTO: Sam Sgarioto

AWFA Round 19

Wodonga Diamonds

WITH just a pair of matches left in their home and away fixture, Wangaratta’s senior women’s soccer side are angling to pinch two wins from two starts, starting this Sunday against Wodonga Diamonds. The Lady Devils will be looking to bounce back from last weekend’s 0-5 loss to Albury United, which saw a handful of players go down with injuries. Coach Lockie Campbell said the squad were still positive and eager to claim more wins before finals, despite having to make do with an altered line-up. “They’re in good spirits obviously it’s a loss, but we still see it as a win for us in terms of we’ve improved, we’re moving forward,” he said. “The girls are excited, hopefully they can keep learning and expanding their soccer knowledge in the next couple of years. “Georgia Mahoney’s sitting out this weekend, she hyperextended her knee last weekend so we’re just going to rest her and make sure

she’s 100 per cent before she comes back in. “Young Ruby Snowdon’s done some hamstring damage so we’ll be resting her and making sure she gets back before finals so she can have a run though - she’s a great young player on the leftback line and wing. “Beth Cope with her ankle, she went to the physio on Wednesday night, it’s a really bad strain and stretched ligaments, so she’ll be taking it easy on her ankle for quite a few weeks, but hopefully she’ll be back for finals.” The match with Diamonds is set to be a test for the young Lady Devils, but with some speed coming from Bella Pasquali and Lauren McInnes back in the squad, Wangaratta will be up for a competition. “When we play Diamonds it’s an even contest, there’s no one side that dominates, so we’ll just be looking to start off by controlling the midfield. “The goal I give them before games is at half-time, we don’t want to concede - if we don’t concede at half-time, we’ll win the game. “We’ll look at controlling the midfield, having a very strong backline, and then going forward from there.”

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leaderboard after round 19 Neil Barassi ...........119 Nathan De Vries*....115 Trent Terry .............115 Beth Watson ..........115 Christine Whinray ..113 Frank Zeinstra ........113 Brett Anderson ..........111 Ryan Malcolm* ..........110 Rob Bell ....................110 Rob Worthington .......109 Rowie Lincoln ............109 Kent Wathen .............109 Gary Lidgerwood.......109 Jack Lancaster ............108 Nick Stebnyckyj .........108 Helen Haines ............107

Zac Guilfoyle .............107 Dermie .....................106 Sean Barrett ..............104 Jess Maddy ...............104 Cam Green ...............104 Adam Williams...........102 Belinda Harrison* ......101 Chris Lindsay .............101 Glenn Bouchier .........99 Tennessee Younger ....97 Nicci Bettles ..............97 Max Webster .............96 Percy ........................91 Tania Maxwell ............91 Sarah Crothers...........83 The Whisper..............48

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MIGHTY MERRIWA THE Merriwa Magpies will be playing in their fifth and final carnival of the season this Sunday at Wangaratta and are hoping the community can gather around them in full support. Full story page 36 PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Venue locked in The Ovens and Murrayy grand g final will return to Lavington g for first time since 2017

THIS year’s Ovens and Murray grand final will be played at the Lavington Sportsground. The O&M’s biggest game of the year hasn’t been played north of the border since 2017 due to the complex going through major redevelopments. The league received two tenders for the event and after a thorough process, it was decided that the Lavington Sports Ground would be the venue that

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would provide the best result for members, clubs and the league itself. “The SS&A Ovens and Murray Football Netball League is incredibly fortunate to have two outstanding venues to choose from to host the grand final,” O&M chairman

David Sinclair said. “After a thorough tender process the board of the SS&A O&M have decided to take the grand final back to Lavington Sports Ground. The venue has undergone a significant renovation and will be an outstanding facility for spectators and players alike for the first O&M grand final day since 2019. “We look forward to working with Lavington Panthers and Albury City

to bring to the region a wonderful grand final event that’s well supported by the local community.” Wangaratta president Ellyn O’Brien said the Magpies were gutted with the decision. “It’s very disappointing,” O’Brien said. “I guess it’s just onwards and upwards, we’ll continue to put our hand up to host grand finals in the years to come. “We’ll have to put

something bigger and better together for next year that Craig (Millar, O&M general manager) and his team can’t say no to.” O’Brien was told by the O&M that the league expects a bigger crowd to attend a Lavington grand final. The Magpies will now put their hand up to host a preliminary final. In regard to finals hosting and the revenue generated by hosting clubs, the O&M has for many years used

a formula based on gate receipts that sees the host club pay to the league a hosting fee. This fee is then returned to clubs who haven’t hosted finals in the form of a dividend. These dividends go some way to ensuring equality across the competition and that all clubs share in revenue generated from O&M finals. The grand final will be played on September 25.

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BUSINESS NAME: Watters Electrical YEARS IN OPERATION: 42 Years OPENING HOURS: 7:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday & offer a 24hr call out service WHO’S WHO IN YOUR BUSINESS: Tim Houghton (Operations Manager) Steve Billett (Wangaratta Business Development Manager) supported by 22 staff DESCRIBE YOUR FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Electrical contractors specialising in, Industrial, Commercial, Domestic, Data communications, CCTV, Security, Solar, Industrial Automation & High Voltage DID YOU KNOW: We have ofﬁces in Wangaratta, Shepparton & Albury and employ 200 staff, 66 of these staff being apprentices SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE: We employ local people and employ many new apprentices each year. We support local sporting clubs, companies/businesses as it is important to support your local community and in return the local community supports us.

Residential Electrical

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Years in operation: 34 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 7am - 5pm, Friday 7am - 4pm Who’s who in your business: Heath & Debbie - Directors, Jimmy - Manager, Dianne - Oﬃce Manager, Mark - Workshop Leading Hand, Ben, Shane, Boadie & Brendan. Describe your ﬁeld of expertise: Precision machining and Light Fabrication. Did you know? Nothing is too small or too big What’s a new product or service to your business: We have upgraded our CNC capabilities with a new HAAS ST-30Y machine. Supporting local business is important because? Supporting local supports the community. We support local businesses because we want locals to support our business

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Shane, Glen, Jimmy, Heath, Boadie, Mark, Ben & Dianne. ABSENT: Debbie & Brendan.

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> Evelyn Flower - This company was extremely helpful when we arrived at a caravan park at Bundalong and found our trailer hitch had almost torn away from the A Frame. Wangaratta Engineering sent Jimmy out to fix the problem which he did very efficiently and we were soon off on our trip again. Thanks guys. You did a great job.

> Robert Holloway - 5 star, A fantastic 3D printed adapter for our microscope camera at Holloway Vision. The future is now. Thanks guys for your help and expertise.

> Shane - Great job on the telescope focuser adapter. Perfect fit and works like a charm. Thanks. 5 stars.

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BUSINESS NAME: Stone Bros Plumbing P/L YEARS IN OPERATION: 5 ½ years under current owners. Business formed in the early 1900’s OPENING HOURS: 7:30am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday. 24 hour emergency plumbing services WHO’S WHO IN YOUR BUSINESS? Steven Stone, Daniel Stone, David Stone, Noah Stone, Adam Evans, Macauly Murtagh, Joslyn Bosch, Zac Blackshaw & Tate Evans DESCRIBE YOUR FIELD OF EXPERTISE: t IS &NFSHFODZ QMVNCJOH TFSWJDF t -FBLZ UBQT SFQBJST t 5BQ XBSF CBUISPPN JOTUBMMBUJPO t 5PJMFU DJTUFSO SFQBJST BOE SFQMBDFNFOUT t #BUISPPN SFOPWBUJPOT t )PU XBUFS SFQBJST BOE SFQMBDFNFOU t #MPDLFE ESBJOT t #VSTU QJQF SFQBJS t %SBJOBHF t 4FQUJD UBOL JOTUBMMBUJPO t 4FXFS 4UPSN XBUFS ESBJOBHF t (BT JOTUBMMBUJPOT t 3PPmOH HVUUFST t 7JEFP ESBJO JOTQFDUJPOT t -JDFODFE #BDLnPX EFWJDF UFTUJOH t (BMWBOJTFE UBOLT BOE 3BJOXBUFS IBSWFTUJOH t (BSEFO CFET DID YOU KNOW? Our family business began in the early 1900’s. Noah Stone is the 5th generation of Stone’s to be a plumber. We have been part of the Master Plumbers for 74 years. WE GUARANTEE: Prompt & reliable service within the Wangaratta district. SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE: Gives local plumbers and apprentices the ability to have a career in the Wangaratta community.

SERVICING WANGARATTA & SURROUNDING AREAS

Established 100 Years

9 Bullivant St. WANGARATTA

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Domestic & Commercial PLUMBING & GASFITTING

Business name: Wangaratta Club Inc. Years in operation: 113 years Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 10am till late. Sunday 11am till late. Describe your field of expertise: Find your destination for hospitality, food and drinks at the Wangaratta Club on Victoria Parade. An integral part of the Wangaratta community for more than a century, the club prides itself on creating a great vibe for all to enjoy, whether stopping in for a cold beverage or meal with family and friends. Chill out in warm and welcoming surrounds in the bistro and peruse a menu boasting all the club classics, along with some creative choices Did you know? Wangaratta Club Inc has been a long-standing part of the Community, established since 1909. Supporting local business is important because? We support local and hire local. We care about the community we live in and the staff we hire. We’re able to give back to the community through community engagement such as sponsorship of North Wangaratta Football and Netball Club, Dragons Hockey Club & Wangaratta Magpies Cricket Club. We’re also able to provide a comfortable space to local Rotary, Probus and Lions groups to hold weekly meetings.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Laneway Bistro ph: 5722 2188 | Wangaratta Club ph: 5721 3711 4 Victoria Parade Wangaratta (OFF REID ST) Information for our Members & their Guests

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Business name: Elders Insurance Wangaratta Years of experience: Together, the office has 100+ years of insurance knowledge Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 8.30am - 5pm Who’s who in your business? John Houghton – Franchise owner, Shane Lindsay - Sales Representative, Carmel Woods - Sales Support Officer, Sally Lucas - Sales Support Officer Describe your field of expertise: We cater for all General, Business and Farm Insurance. We provide professional, tailored insurance options for individuals and businesses. Did you know? We are able to manage and settle the majority of insurance claims in our office, making the claims process more efficient and offering a personal service. We regularly travel throughout the region meeting with clients at their business premises or farm property to determine their most appropriate level of cover. Supporting local business is important because: We employ local people and we utilise local tradespersons and suppliers for any repairs or replacement items, ensuring that claims payments go back directly into supporting local jobs and businesses.

Business name: <ŽĸĞ ĞĂŶ ĂĨĞ zĞĂƌƐ ŝŶ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŽŶ͗ ϲ ǇĞĂƌƐ Opening Hours: DŽŶͲ &ƌŝ ϴ͘ϯϬͲϰƉŵ ^Ăƚ ϴ͘ϯϬͲϮƉŵ Who’s who in your business: 'ƌĞĂƚ ŐŝƌůƐ ĂŶĚ ŽƵƌ ƚƌĂŝŶĞĞ <ĂĚĞŶ͘ WŚŽƚŽ >ĞŌ ƚŽ ƌŝŐŚƚ Ͳ ĞĐ͕ ĞůůĂ Θ /ƐĂďĞůůĂ͘ DŝƐƐŝŶŐ ʹ DŝŶ͕ ŚĂƌůŽƩĞ Θ :ŽŚĂŶŶĂ͘ ĞƐĐƌŝďĞ ǇŽƵƌ ĮĞůĚ ŽĨ ĞǆƉĞƌƟƐĞ͗ 'ƌĞĂƚ ĨŽŽĚ͕ ŐƌĞĂƚ ĐŽīĞĞ͕ ŽŶ ĨŽƌ Ă ĐŚĂƚ ƚŽ ĐƌĞĂƚĞ ŐƌĞĂƚ ĂƚŵŽƐƉŚĞƌĞ ĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůůǇ ǁŝƚŚ ŽƵƌ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌƐ͘ ŝĚ ǇŽƵ ŬŶŽǁ͍ tĞ ŽīĞƌ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ǀĂůƵĞ ĨŽƌ ŵŽŶĞǇ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŝĐĞ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ĐŽīĞĞ ĂŶĚ ŵĞĂůƐ͘ ƵƐƚŽŵĞƌƐ ĐĂŶ ƉŚŽŶĞ ĂŚĞĂĚ ĂŶĚ ƉůĂĐĞ ƚŚĞŝƌ ŽƌĚĞƌ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŐŝƌůƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ ŚĂƉƉǇ ƚŽ ŚĂǀĞ ŝƚ ƌĞĂĚǇ ĨŽƌ ǇŽƵ͘ tŚĂƚ͛Ɛ Ă ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚ Žƌ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ƚŚĂƚ͛Ɛ ŶĞǁ ƚŽ ǇŽƵƌ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͗ dŚŝƐ ŝƐ ŶŽƚ ŶĞǁ ďƵƚ ǁĞ ǁĞůĐŽŵĞ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ǁŚĞƌĞ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ ĂƌĞ ĞŶĐŽƵƌĂŐĞĚ ƚŽ ĞǆƉůŽƌĞ ŽƵƌ ƉƵǌǌůĞƐ н ŐĂŵĞƐ ǁŚŝůĞ ƚŚĞ ĂĚƵůƚƐ ĞŶũŽǇ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĐƵƉƉĂ͘ ^ƵƉƉŽƌƟŶŐ ůŽĐĂů ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ ŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶƚ ďĞĐĂƵƐĞ͗ tĞ ĞŵƉůŽǇ ůŽĐĂů ƉĞŽƉůĞ͕ ǁŚŽ ƚŚĞŶ ŝŶ ƌĞƚƵƌŶ ƐŚŽƉ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ůŽĐĂů ĂƌĞĂ ĂŶĚ ŵĂŬĞ tĂŶŐĂƌĂƩĂ Ă ĨĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ ƉůĂĐĞ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ͕ ůŝǀĞ Θ ƉůĂǇ͊

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BUSINESS NAME National Australia Bank (NAB) Regional & Agribusiness YEARS IN OPERATION The NAB commenced in 1858 and we have been supporting Wangaratta and North East Victoria since our 1st Branch opened in Wangaratta in 1899. WHO’S WHO IN YOUR BUSINESS We have a team of 7 Business/Agribusiness Managers Neil Membrey Senior Business Banking Manager .................................................................. 0438 083 988 Joel Hourigan Senior Agribusiness Manager .................................................................. 0429 869 154 Luke Sims Business Banking Manager .................................................................. 0427 401 724 Tiff Stirling Agribusiness Manager .................................................................. 0439 662 138 Jane Moore Business Banking Manager .................................................................. 0448 933 973 Jason Hawkins Small Business/Agribusiness Manager .................................................................. 0467 933 173

Misti-Lee Nagle Small Business/Agribusiness Manager .................................................................. 0459 876 136 Timothy Elliott Home Loan Business Banker .................................................................. 0499 868 029 Supported by 4 Associates, Renee Saunders, Jemma O’Meara, Robyn Tonini and Narelle Don. Our Branch is supported by Branch Manager Jim Hatherall and the wider team. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday and always available for On Business / On Farm client visits DESCRIBE YOUR FIELD OF EXPERTISE We specialise in all things Banking, from Business Lending / Farm Finance / Cashflow Funding / Succession / Equipment Finance / Home Lending and all other day to day banking needs of the Business/ Agribusiness Community. DID YOU KNOW We have 13 locally based staff supporting the Wangaratta and North East Business and Agribusiness Communities, the largest in the region.

WHAT’S A PRODUCT OR SERVICES THAT’S NEW TO YOUR BUSINESS. We have added 3 new locally based staff over the past 6 months to further support you, your family and your businesses needs.’ SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE The employment and wider economic benefit generated from our local Business/Agribusiness community is a key reason why supporting local business is critical. We are committed to and proud of our support of local Business/Agribusiness within Wangaratta and the North East Region.

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Your Accredited Repairer

Business name: Wangaratta Accident Repair Specialists Pty Ltd Years in operation: 4 years with Duncan and Christine Opening Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am till 5pm Who’s who in your business: The BEST team you could ask for! You’ll be greeted by Christine, Georgia and Maddie; Quote’s written by Duncan, Ash, or Steve; Parts organized by Rob. Repairs managed by Trent; Body repairs done by Jason, Ricky, Rory, Jake, Pilko and Matt; Painting completed by Yorky, Jarrod, Kyle and Brody; Vehicles stripped and ﬁtted by Dan and Billy; Detailed by Adam and Mick; Any Mechanical completed by James. Not to forget our number one all-rounder Bob. Describe your ﬁeld of expertise: Vehicle smash repairs, specialising in insurance work. We are here to take your mishap and turn it into a positive and stress-free experience. Did you know: We offer contactless quoting! We can send you a link either by email or text and you can upload photo’s straight onto our system. Also if it’s listed on your policy and our system we can organise your hire car and taxi needs for when your vehicle is being repaired. What’s a product or service that’s new to your business? Same great service and quality repairs. Supporting local is important because? We are proud supporters of Wangaratta Football & Netball Club, Greta Football & Netball Club, Wangaratta Bowls Club, BIG Red – Canteen, Woods Racing ‘8’ – Speedway. These are just some of the ways we are helping to grow the community, support local families and to connect with other people.

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Business name: R.M Clayton Joinery Pty Ltd Years in operation: 76 years Opening Hours: 7.30 - 4.30 Who's who in your business? Owner’s Mark & Lynette Stone, 13 Full time and 3DUW WLPH VWDቿ 'HVFULEH \RXU ᇾHOG RI H[SHUWLVH Joinery manufacturers and supplier’s of Architectural and Domestic Joinery. Did you know? We manufacture kitchens, cupboards, vanities. wall units and built in robes. Using caesarstone, quantum quartz stone, starun acrylic tops, laminex products, glass & glazing, timber mouldings and speciality windows and doors. Supporting local business is important because? We support other local businesses as much as possible, including utilising local suppliers.

Front ROW: Mark Stone, Lynette Stone, Micka Stone, Daniel Stone, Kelvin Kohn, Dean Hanley. Back ROW: Brendon Loechel, Col Archer, Fraser White, Jake Dunstan, Jesse May, Austin Brond, Jaden Scobie, Mick Cavallin, Paris Zachariou. Absent: Jasper Wind

Ph (03) 5721 5122 Fax (03) 5721 4781

Email: admin@rmclaytonjoinery.com.au

EST.

1946

JOINERY

WANGARATTA 28-32 Newman Street

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Years in operation: We have been trading for over 40 years now. Opening Hours: 8am til 5pm Monday to Friday & 8.30am til 12 noon Saturday. Who’s who at Wangaratta Bearings and Industrial Supplies: (left to right) Danni Barber, Greg Oates, Brendon French, Dylan Fishcher, Greg Baker, Tony Gigliotti, Chris McInnes – Manager, Craig Fruend, Donna McInnes, Richard Nunn, Jodie Edwards. Describe your field of expertise: Ability to supply anything automotive,mechanical or industrial. Did you know? We are now the North East distributors for WIA welding consumables & machines, Festool concrete machines and tools.We keep all trailer parts, Unimig welders, pure gas oxy/ LPG / acetylene / argon cylinders, Evakool esky’s and 12 volt fridges, Fuchs oil, Terrain Tamer 4WD parts, Donaldson, Wix and Ryco Filters. We guarantee: Exceptional Customer Service.

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FULLY QUALIFIED CARPENTER WITH DOMESTIC BUILDERS LIMITED LICENCE, SPECIALISING IN ALL MAJOR RENOVATIONS Business name: Crafted By Coops PTY LTD Years in operation: 9 years Opening Hours: 7:30am to 4pm Who’s who in your business? Brenton Cooper - Director Matt Hardy - Qualiﬁed Carpenter Harry Davies - 4th Year Apprentice Callum Honey - Mature age 1st Year Apprentice Describe your ﬁeld of expertise: We specialise in all major home renovations.

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Did you know? We can manage and complete a huge range of projects from decks, pergolas, kitchens, bathrooms and full house renovations. What’s a product or service that’s new to your business? We have put on two new apprentices, that has enabled us to take on more workload. Supporting local Business is important because: It supports local families and strengthens our community.

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Years in business: 25 Opening Hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm Mon to Fri, 8:30am to Noon Sat Directors: Ian & Phil, Manager: Dave. James, Russell, Mick, Michael, Rodney, Mat & Lyn. Expertise: We carry in stock, the North East’s most extensive range of Fasteners, Bolts & Nuts, to Screws and Rivets. We pride ourselves on strong customer service and advice. What’s a service people might not know about your business? We offer a Free daily in town delivery service.

Did you know? We don’t just stock Bolts & Nuts, we also stock a large range of tools from all the BIG Brands Kinchrome, Milwaukee, Bossweld, Spitwater, Gentech, Peerless air compressors, & Rent Free Power10 Welding Gases, Pferd Cutting Discs, Safety Boots & Signage. Supporting locals is important because? Everyone involved with North East Fasteners is local, born and raised. Supporting local is not only important for the local economy to grow and prosper, it’s important because it supports local families.

Dave, Michael, Russell, James, Rodney, Matt, Mick

(03) 5722 2288 | 26 Tone Road Wangaratta www.northeastfasteners.com.au

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Business Name: Refridgetech Years in operation: 30+ years Who’s Who in your business? Craig Coonan – Manager, Chris White – Service Manager, Jack Lancaster – Service Technician, Shane Matherson – Work Shop Supervisor, Tom Gorman & Liam O’Keefe – Apprentice Refrigeration, Rylan Coonan – Trades Assistant. Describe your field of expertise: 30+ years owning own business in the refrigeration & air-conditioning field. We’re your local Mitsubishi Heavy Industries specialist dealer & service agent which we provide sale support & warranty’s on all installations. We are also warranty agents for Fujitsu, Mitsubishi Electric, Hitachi & Toshiba and your local Hydronic Heating specialist & provide a wide range of energy efficient heat sources & products with extremely low emissions. Did you know? We supply and install Reclaim Energy and Steible Eltron hot water heat pumps, which are up to 5 times more efficient then electric hot water tanks. We can design, supply & install your energy recovery units. Supporting local business is important because: Local businesses are more likely to use other local businesses and are more accountable to the local community.

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TREE REMOVAL & PRUNING, STUMP GRINDING, CHIPPING, LAND CLEARING, FIREWOOD & MULCH SALES, SAW MILLING/ TIMBER SUPPLIES Business name: Just Trees Australia Years in operation: 8 years in business Opening Hours: 7am - 5pm Monday to Saturday (Emergency 24hr) Who’s who in your business: Myself (Dave), Rebekah (my wife), and three other men that help us climb and do everything on the ground that’s necessary. Describe your field of expertise: Tree Removals & Pruning, Stump Grinding, Chipping and land clearing, Emergency Tree Response Work, Commercial and private services for insurance companies, real estates and other government bodies. Did you know: Our business is a family and Veteran

Just call Dave 0435 624 017

owned business run by my wife and myself. Having served in the Australian Army for six years as a full time Infantry Soldier and overseas on operations. What’s a product or service that’s new to your business? We have recently bought a saw mill, we are able to mill up metre wide slabs or any required timber. We have a loader that has multiple attachments that we can also wet hire out. Supporting local is important because? We have an emphasis on being local - I was born and raised in the North East Victorian Region. We employ locally and do business locally. Supporting us keeps us local, not having to seek work elsewhere. It is a privilege to serve the North East Victorian region and see it flourish.

www.justtreesaustralia.com.au

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BUSINESS NAME: Photo Room Lab

YEARS IN OPERATION: New Business

OPENING HOURS: All hours

WHO’S WHO IN YOUR BUSINESS: Just me - Ally Knowles DESCRIBE YOUR FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Real Estate Photography DID YOU KNOW? Moved to the area from the city late 2020 during the pandemic, to follow my heart and haven’t looked back. Successful 15yr career in Real Estate as a Senior ¨ȸȒȵƺȸɎɵ xƏȇƏǕƺȸ ۭ ÁƺƏȅ nƺƏƳƺȸ ƏɎ Ə ǝǣǕǝ ȵȸȒˡǼƺ xƺǼƫȒɖȸȇƺ ǕƺȇƬɵِ kȇȒɯǼƺƳǕƺ of the industry provides me with the insight needed to ensure my images showcase the home as best as possible for a quick sale or lease. Following my photography passion and integrating it into real estate has been extremely ǔɖǼˡǼǼǣȇǕ ۭ X Əȅ ƺɴƬǣɎƺƳ ɎȒ ǼƏɖȇƬǝ ¨ǝȒɎȒ «ȒȒȅ nƏƫِ X Əȅ ȒƫɀƺɀɀƺƳ ɯǣɎǝ ƏǼǼ ɎǝǣȇǕɀ photography which has also been cultivated from many years of overseas travel. Áǝƺȸƺ ǣɀ ȇȒɎ Ə ƳƏɵ X Əȅ ɯǣɎǝȒɖɎ ȅɵ ƬƏȅƺȸƏٍ WHAT’S A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THAT’S NEW TO YOUR BUSINESS? As a new business to the area my services will be focused on Real Estate ¨ǝȒɎȒǕȸƏȵǝɵ ǝȒɯƺɮƺȸ ȒȇƬƺ Ɏǝƺ ƫɖɀǣȇƺɀɀ ɎƏǸƺɀ Ȓǔǔ X ɯǣǼǼ ƬƺȸɎƏǣȇǼɵ ǼȒȒǸ ƏɎ expanding my services to include portraits etc

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SUPPORTING LOCAL IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE? Small business’ are the heart and soul of a small community. By supporting local you are supporting the business’ family, along with creating a vision and value ǔȒȸ ɵȒɖȸ ƫɖɀǣȇƺɀɀِ X ǼȒȒǸ ɎȒ ȵȸȒȅȒɎƺ ƏȇƳ ƬȒȇȇƺƬɎ ɯǣɎǝ ǼȒƬƏǼ ƫɖɀǣȇƺɀɀƺɀ ɯǝƺȸƺɮƺȸ possible and enjoy growing my network throughout the entire NE region.

For all appointments please contact us 0407 777 983 @xoxbeauty3677 5 Murphy St, Wangaratta 0431274579

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Built tough from day one. Business name: Buffalo Built. Years in operation: The company has been building sheds for 23+ years. Opening hours: 7:30am – 5:00pm. Who’s who in your business: Ross Barker (Managing Director), John Teiffel (Project Manager), Kelly West (Sales Consultant), Karen Bennett (Administration Clerk) and Kiarha West (Planning & Permit Administrator). Describe your ﬁeld of expertise: Registered builders – full project management of rural & domestic sheds.

18 Murrell St, Wangaratta buffalobuilt.com.au 5721 2633 @buffalobuiltsheds

Did you know? We can help design a structure to suit your budget and your property. We offer a turn key solution from permit to completion. What’s a product or service that’s new to your business? We have an in house Planning and Permit Administrator who liaises with councils, taking the stress out of it for the customer. Supporting local is important because? It strengthens the local economy and provides jobs and helps the local community keep food on the table.

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When repeat customer Ross Barlow needed another shed he knew just who to call. He ﬁrst dealt with Ross Barker three years ago and was impressed enough that he didn’t need to look at other options this time around. “When this job came along I just went to Ross and said ‘Do your best’.” He fully trusted that the team would get the job done right and at the right price. “I had a good experience with them delivering on time and as promised so it was an easy decision,” he says “Once again I’m happy with how it all went.” He describes the process as “hassle free” regarding permits and project management from the team. “If we have a need for another one, Buffalo Built will be the ﬁrst call I make!”

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NEW + USED SALES

SERVICE

GENUINE PARTS + ACCESSORIES

FINANCE + INSURANCE

About Us: At Wangaratta Benalla Motor Group, we are a family owned and operated country dealership, committed to providing our customers with good old fashioned customer service. Established in 1924, we have many years of experience in the automotive and motorbike industry and a long standing history in our local community. Our Passion: Our passion is in supporting our local community to thrive through strengthening and supporting community based activities. We support many local clubs, organisations and fundraising efforts through our reciprocal sponsorship program. If your sporting group or community club are interested in registering for this program, visit us online at www.wangarattamotorgroup.com.au/reciprocal-sponsorship/or give our team a call. Our Warm and Friendly Team: We proudly employ over 80 local members of the North East Wangaratta and Benalla communities. Our team are experts in their fields, and they love sharing their passion and expertise with all who enter our doors. We look forward to seeing you soon!

"Car serviced today. Excellent customer service treatment by all staff I met, they were most obliging and kind from the moment I walked in the door, to the moment I was walked to my freshly washed & serviced car! Well done Wangaratta Motor Group." - Sandi

Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Saturday

8:30am - 12pm

Wangaratta 29 - 43 Tone Road

(03) 5722 2000

info@wangmotors.com.au

Benalla 29 Sydney Road

(03) 5762 2999

servicebenalla@wangmotors.com.au

"The team down at Wangaratta Motor Group are fantastic. They helped organise our Nissan Qashqai and it's amazing. Great value and amazing service received. If you're after a new or used car get in and see the team they will always go out of their way to make sure your experience is a good one." - Jono