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Minister for the SEC Lily D’Ambrosio toured the Glenrowan Solar Farm that has 220,000 of the 300,000 panels in place. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the year. She is pictured with UGL construction manager Patrick McInerney (left), managing director of Pacific Partnerships Simon Nicholls, and SEC interim chief executive officer Chris Miller. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling ■ See story page 2
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TWO Wangaratta locals have told of the impact a Wangaratta sausage casing factory had on their day-today lives, after the Shanley Street business dispelled persistent offensive smells throughout the city late last year. Van Hessen Australia Pty Ltd on Friday pleaded guilty to Environment Protection Authority (EPA) charges the company had failed to ensure odours from its wastewater treatment plant were not released beyond the
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boundaries of the premises. Wangaratta Magistrates Court heard on Friday that some 136 pollution reports had been lodged to the EPA by community members between October and December last year. EPA officers attended the site and recorded strong odours on five separate occasions from late-December, reporting a strong smell of Hydrogen Sulfide, likened to the
smell of ‘rotting’. A September assessment of the site’s wastewater treatment practice, which utilised both an aerobic and an anaerobic lagoon, had recommended a full review of the business’ wastewater practice. The court heard odours in the area had been so strong the nearby CFA training facility had been forcibly closed, after staff reported suffering nausea and
headaches while at work. One nearby resident who filed a victim impact statement with the EPA said the “invasiveness” of the smell had placed considerable restraints on his life, by limiting his exercise, preventing him from working in the garden, and placed considerable stress on his plan to host family Christmas. He said he and his wife had discussed selling the
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family home. A CFA training ground staffer said the complex’s closure meant he had been required to drive five hours a day to another training ground to be able to continue working. While defence counsel Andrew Imrie acknowledged the 136 pollution reports filed, he said a number were likely filed outside of the EPA’s official timeline, which charged the company
with offending between November 29 and December 23. He said the extent of the odour linked to Van Hessen should be approached with caution by Magistrate Lance Martin, noting flooding, issues with North East Water’s sewerage pumping, and the factory’s proximity to the Wangaratta Stockyards could have contributed to the odour. ■ Continued page 2
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He noted none of the complainants had reported prolonged health effects, despite some complaining of a scratchy throat at the time. He said there were a number of prosecution allegations which needed to be qualified and contextualised by the defence. Mr Martin elected to adjourn the matters to December 5, to allow time to consider written submissions from both parties. Similar charges against the company’s chief executive officer are set to be contested, and were adjourned to early next year.
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Calls for Trade Minister to stand firm on prosecco AUSTRALIAN Grape & Wine CEO Lee McLean has called on the Australian Government to stand firm in safeguarding the rights of Australian grapegrowers and winemakers to continue their use of the grape variety name Prosecco. This call comes as the Minister for Trade, Senator Don Farrell, continues trade talks with the European Union on the sidelines of the G7 Trade Ministers’ meeting in Osaka. “The Albanese Government must protect the rights of Australian wine producers to use prosecco as a grape variety name, whether it’s at home or abroad,” Mr McLean said. “Any deal that undermines this right will result in a detrimental setback for the Australian wine industry. “As the industry continues to suffer from crippling trade disruptions, the global pandemic
and various weather events in recent years, the growth of the prosecco has been a shining light and lifeline for so many Australian producers. “The Australian wine industry wholeheartedly supports expanded trade through free trade agreements that provide commercial benefit and meaningful market access for the Australian wine industry. “The previous round of negotiations stalled following proposals from the European Union on agricultural products, including wine, that fell far short of industry expectations. “We urge Minister Farrell to continue to maintain a strong position against these proposals from the European Union that are not in the best interest of Australia’s agriculture and wine industries. “The Albanese Government should not rush into a deal that
IT’S YOUR JOB: The Albanese Government must protect the rights of Australian wine producers to use prosecco as a grape variety name, according to the Australian Wine and Grape CEO Lee McLean. is not in the best interests of Australia’s wine producers and exports. “Put simply, no deal is better than a bad deal. “The Australian wine industry has significantly more to lose than it stands to gain from this trade agreement as it currently stands. “Prosecco has grown rapidly, with annual production valued at $200 million a year. “Any deal that places con-
straints on our existing market access would reduce this value, limit future growth, stifle innovation and contradict the very purpose of a free trade agreement. “We have been working with the Albanese Government on this trade agreement for many years and there is no reason to seek to rush it through now if it isn’t in the best interests of our wine sector and the broader agricultural industry.”
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PROGRESS on the Glenrowan Solar Farm is tracking ahead of schedule as the State Government hopes the re-introduced State Electricity Commission (SEC) will help it achieve its renewable energy targets. Minister for the State Electricity Commission (SEC) Lily D’Ambrosio visited the Glenrowan Solar Farm on Friday following the State Government’s announcement of the incoming SEC’s strategic plan. Ms D’Ambrosio said it was a wonderful sight to see 220,000 of the 300,000 panels in place at Glenrowan, with work expected to be completed by the end of the year. “As these panels are being installed and as we move to the construction of this solar farm being completed by the end of this year, around 150 full-time jobs during this construction period are keeping a lot of people busy,” she said. “This is really a sign of the times… these are the jobs for today as they are for the future, they employ construction workers, environmental impact assessors, electricians, designers, mechanical tradespeople, cable makers the whole lot.” Construction on the 102MW Glenrowan Solar Farm begun in March as part of the second round of the Victorian Renewable Energy Target Auction, which when complete, will generate enough energy to power around 45,000 Australian homes. UGL construction manager Patrick McInerney confirmed on Friday up to 200 job vacancies had been filled in the workforce for the construction of the solar farm, with 80 per cent of the workforce locals.
EFFICIENT ELECTRICITY: Minister for the SEC Lily D’Ambrosio was confident the re-introduction of the SEC will fast track the State Government’s goal of bringing the state to 95 per cent renewable energy by 2025 at Glenrowan on Friday. Ms D’Ambrosio said interest for the market was strong, with more than 100 Registrations of Interest (ROI) from energy market participants for its pioneer investment, to be announced before the end of the year. “To have 80 per cent of those jobs coming locally is really great news, these are tangible jobs and they’re meaningful,” she said. “We’re very excited, we know this region has fantastic renewable energy resources, wind and of course solar and we want to see more of these types of projects created.” The SEC’s strategic plan sets out three priorities for the next 10 years including investing to accelerate energy transition, supporting the switch to allelectric households and building a renewable energy workforce. The SEC will aim to create 59,000 jobs to help deliver the infrastructure and services needed to achieve the State Gov-
ernment’s goal of 95 per cent renewable energy by 2035. Ms D’Ambrosio said the SEC will be establishing a centre of training excellence and heading into schools, TAFEs and having conversations with students at career night to help build awareness of the impending jobs available through renewable energy projects. “We want them to understand there are going to be fantastic jobs, long-term jobs, in renewable energy and the SEC will be there to help them navigate those choices for them and hopefully, and I’m really confident, a lot of young people are eager and excited for what the future looks like for them,” she said. Ms D’Ambrosio said to navigate an often “complex and confusing” market when it comes to choosing the right appliances and fuel the SEC will run a pilot program next year going out into communities, households through a range of approaches
to give guidance on what is available to them by way of rebate and discounts, including the Victorian Energy Upgrades program which has no eligibility restrictions. “Electrification is a really important transition and is one that is going to reap significant benefits for every household, whether they live in an apartment, a new home, or an existing home,” she said. “The economics of it will stack up and we’re very confident it will, because we know those types of assistance supported by our government will go a long way to Victorians being able to have an affordable option to switch away and save more money from day one. “These are significant savings Victorians can have with the help of the SEC and I’m really excited about this.” For more information about the SEC, visit vic.gov.au/stateelectricity-commission-victoria.
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Wang West PS wins state education excellence award A first class approach pp to teaching g is the cornerstone to boosted academic p performance By STEVE KELLY WANGARATTA West Primary School has won the Outstanding School Improvement award at the 2023 Victorian Education Awards on Friday night. Principal Kristy Mullins was delighted with the award they received while attending The Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne with colleagues, and she spoke of the staff commitment to achieve outstanding results. “We are absolutely thrilled to take out the award for Outstanding School Improvement for the entire state,” Ms Mullins said. “Our staff has worked tirelessly over the years to continually refine our practices so we feel very proud to have been recognised at the awards. “Over the years we have refined our instructional models (approaches to teaching) as well as honed our professional knowledge, ensuring that we have a solid understanding of the curriculum to be taught as well as high impact strategies for teaching it. “We have focused heavily on using timely data to teach students at their point of need, differentiating tasks to be engaging and challenging for all ability levels. “We have also held a heavy focus on wellbeing, enhancing our knowledge of trauma-informed teaching practices and strategies that create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment for all. “We are so lucky to have such high quality teachers that are continually striving to provide the best evidencebased practice in their classrooms, alongside Education Support staff who are highly committed to the academic and social development of the students they work with. Ms Mullins said the re-
sults of their hard work is evident in faces of the students when you walk around our school – happy and engaged. She said the data collected from students and staff also supports their ongoing improvement. “Not only is our NAPLAN data improving year upon year, but our Student Attitudes to School Survey data and Staff Opinion Survey data is sitting above state in every category, having improved year upon year,” she said. “My wholehearted thanks go to our brilliant staff. “This win is a direct result of the dedication, professionalism and care of our teachers, Education Support staff, business manager, admin staff and wellbeing team. “I’d also like to sincerely thank the rest of our leadership team – Xavier Norden (assistant principal), Danielle Ashmead (assistant principal), Nadia Aumann (leading teacher) and Brody Ricardi (learning specialist) and Stacey Hedderman (learning specialist pre ‘23) for their remarkable expertise and commitment to the school. “In particular, I’d like to give a special mention to Xavier Norden who has acted as principal three times over the past five years and held a steady focus on ongoing improvement during these times. “I feel incredibly lucky to work alongside each of my colleagues at Wang West.” Praise for the students, parents and carers was also a key focus in Ms Mullins’ thoughts. “Thank you also to our amazing students who make it a joy to come to work every day, and to our fabulous parents and carers whose support is so greatly appreciated,” she said. “As a school community
DRESSED TO THE NINES: Wangaratta West Primary School teachers Xavier Norden (assistant principal), Danielle Ashmead (assistant principal), Kristy Mullins (principal), Nadia Aumann (leading teacher) and Brody Ricardi (learning specialist) are dressed for success.
THRILLED: Danielle Ashmead (assistant principal), Kristy Mullins (principal), Xavier Norden (assistant principal), Nadia Aumann (leading teacher) and Brody Ricardi (learning specialist) with the Victorian Education Excellence award (above, left) and on stage accepting it (left).
we have long known that we have something very special at Wangaratta West so it is wonderful to see everyone’s contributions (staff, students and families) acknowledged at this level.” Ms Mullins was also a finalist for the Outstanding Primary Principal award.
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Local family history meets future BY BAILEY ZIMMERMANN bzimmermann@ nemedia.com.au
DIGITISATION of more than one million documents of local family history has given newfound powers to the Wangaratta Family History Society (WFHS). Hundreds of years of Wangaratta family history can now be accessed through a simple hard drive file search, in a process which has taken members weeks to search through hard copy files when requested information by researchers. In just under a month, 11 boxes of files filled with family history spanning the alphabet were digitised onto a hard drive through a state of the art microfilm scanner by digitisation company Imaging Australia and New Zealand and returned to the group last Thursday with the magic hard drive. Imaging Australia and New Zealand managing director, Mark Petts, said he was holding a demonstration of the company’s new microfilm scanner with the Wangaratta Library and the WFHS when the group came to him with a proposal. “They’ve had these boxes of files sitting there for years
SCANNED AWAY: Faye Schusser and Joy Johnson from the Wangaratta Family History Society were over the moon to receive more than one million files of scanned local family history spanning hundreds of years by Imaging Australia and New Zealand’s Mark and Max Petts. PHOTO: Bailey Zimmermann and years and they can’t keep track of them, so they approached us to digitise them,” he said. “It’s histories of local families, each file contains a family name and they’ve collected from a range of sources. “There was over a million
pages, they were documents, photographs, certificates, newspaper cuttings and more. “Now instead of having all of these boxes of files to go through if they get a request for information, they’ve now got it on one hard drive.” WFHS member Rosslyn
Makin said the accumulation of information collected by volunteers across decades has been waiting to be scanned to give better service to people doing research. “We could spend days going through the boxes and the articles in those folders
but now all we do is open the folder on the computer and whoever has requested the research can have it in minutes,” she said. “We have quite a wide audience and our responses will be quite a lot quicker now we don’t have to do the search
manually. “Some people still want paper copies, but the access to the information now is basically unlimited as far as researches are concerned.” Documents including handwritten notes or letters were not available on online databases like Trove and the scanning of so many documents would have taken WFHS members “years”. Ms Makin said the digitising of the millions of documents has reinvigorated her motivation with the family history group, and they won’t be missing the hours spent on hands and knees searching files for information. “Hopefully people will be interested enough to come in, raise our profile and regenerate a little bit more interest because of this,” she said. Imaging Australia and New Zealand, based in Beechworth and Melbourne, sell digital scanning equipment, in particular microfilm, and digitise documents for all types of businesses. Mr Petts said the project had a personal touch for him being a former Wangaratta local and working with his son, Max, on one of his first digitisation projects. “I’ve been in digitising for 15 years and it’s just been great for our organisation to do this for the town,” he said.
10,000 reasons to connect with a cuppa at Neighbourhood House By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN
AUSTRALIAN BIRD: A Kookaburra perched in a tree.
WOODLAND BIRD: The Sacred Kingfisher can be found near Lake Benalla.
COLOURFUL: Rene Martens took photos of the colourful Rosella.
Amazing birds in the wild PHOTOGRAPHER Rene Martens captured these birds while on a walk around Lake Benalla.
While at Jaycee Island he found Kookaburras, Sacred Kingfishers and Rosellas.
OPEN Door Neighbourhood House’s Connecting Community Café will roll on to 2024 thanks to a boost of $10,000 in funding. The Neighbourhood House was successful in applying through the Australia Post Community Grants program earlier this month, which aims to support mental health and wellbeing outcomes within communities across the country. Open Door Neighbourhood House coordinator, Loretta Waters, said she was ecstatic the successful community café pilot project would be able to continue next year. “We are very excited to be able to build upon this activity, as we found running the pilot program it was very well received, and people made connections they may otherwise not have,” she said. “We always feel very grateful for any contributions we receive as our core funding is very limited. “They allow us to expand services and supports in ways we otherwise wouldn’t be able to.“ The Connecting Community Café began in March this year, held at Madame Espresso every Thursday (during school
HEALTHY CONNECTIONS: Open Door Neighborhood House coordinator Loretta Waters and volunteers Bobbie Titcher and Deb Humphreys are excited to be taking the sucessful Connecting Community Café into next year thanks to $10,000 of funding from Australia Post. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling term) from 10-11am. The pilot project was inspired by a similar model run by Neighbourhood Houses in the Melbourne suburb Knox, acting as a form of social prescription which seeks to better the mental health of community members who are isolated and vulnerable
through regular targeted social interaction. “The purpose of the community café is to provide a place for the community to socialise, connect with other community members, and build knowledge of activities, clubs and services available locally,” Ms Waters said.
The Neighbourhood House was one of 72 recipients of the Australia Post Community Grants across the country. For further information on the community café and to receive a referral form, contact project worker Tanya Grant on (03) 5721 9175.
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Carevan backed by health service Northeast N th tH Health lth W Wangaratta’s g tt ’ excess meals l tto b be d donated t d tto support pp t llocall community ity BY RYAN MALCOLM rmalcolm@ nemedia.com.au
A NEW arrangement between Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) and the Wangaratta Carevan will see the local hospital support the food drive initiative with precooked meals for the foreseeable future. The Carevan, which serves free meals from Apex Park on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings for those experiencing food insecurity, will have their stocks bolstered on a planned weekly basis by the hospital, which will donate meals they over-cater for within the hospital. NHW executive director people and corporate operations, Kim Bennetts, said the agreement would have the added benefit of reducing the health service’s waste output. “Otherwise that (food) would have been disposed of or not used, so we’re really keen to connect with community and provide those in need with food requirements as we can,” she said. “I think in our support services area and particularly our food services area, we’re looking at ways of minimis-
ing, where possible, our impact on landfill and looking at ways we can support community as well. “Obviously we do food orders and sometimes that’s all used, which is fantastic, but sometimes we have food that isn’t used and we wanted to make sure it goes to a place of need, so we reached out to the Carevan via The Centre and made a positive connection.” Wangaratta Carevan secretary Trudy Cornish said the community was becoming increasingly aware of the issue of food insecurity locally, and were looking at ways to support others. “(NHW) try to give out as much as they can, but they rang us and said they still had extra food like sandwiches, salad bowls, fruit bowls – they’ve reached out to us and we’ve got on board and we’ll get donations from them, so more people are aware of if they can’t use it, how can somebody else use it, and that’s brilliant,” she said. “There is more awareness to pass on what is a little too much for you, to pass on to someone else. “People are reaching out, whether it’s individuals or businesses, they’re reaching out to ask how can we share with you?”
HELPING HAND: Wangaratta Carevan secretary Trudy Cornish (left) alongside Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) acting support services operational manager Debra Corcoran, after the health service committed to donating its unused food items to the local food drive. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Ms Bennetts said expanding the health service’s support beyond the hospital’s four walls was an impor-
tant consideration. “When we talk about community and what that means, this is just one way that we
can support the community that’s outside of the hospital environment,” she said. “I’m sure there are a wide
range of people who are accessing that support from the Carevan, and we’re glad to be a part of that program.”
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Hospital food for Carevan a great idea THERE are many families in the Rural City of Wangaratta who are doing it tougher than usual following hefty energy bills, inflated grocery prices and general cost of living still at record highs. Most people are finding ways to make ends meet by missing out on some grocery items, choosing not to buy takeaway food, of postponing that day trip with the family. The ability for many people to go away on holidays is becoming more restrained, as the price of fuel is mounting as an extra ongoing burden. A portion of our community are also really finding it difficult to put food on the table. Northeast Health Wangaratta has teamed up with Carevan Wangaratta to provide leftover food that would normally go to waste. The Carevan serves free meals from Apex Park on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings for those experiencing food insecurity.
Dedicated staff deserve accolade CONGRATULATIONS to Wangaratta West Primary School in winning the Victorian Education Excellence Award for Outstanding School Improvement. These awards are held annually, however, the dedication by staff at the school to achieve these exceptional performance results has been due to the work over many years. Wangaratta is lucky to have a strong educational workforce, with many outstanding teaching staff who strive to bring the best outcomes for students in the Rural City of Wangaratta.
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MP urges people to prepare for bushfires WITH El Nino weather conditions on the way, a long, hot, and dry summer is expected in the Ovens Valley. Along with an El Nino comes the risk of catastrophic bushfires. We saw what happened during the black summer bushfires, how a prolonged period of hot and dry weather can create perfect conditions for fires to thrive. We also saw how quickly and furiously a small fire can turn into a massive fire front which threatens towns and smaller communities. That is why it is important to be bushfire prepared this coming summer, as we have not had the same level of risk over the past few years. Being prepared both helps to stop bushfires spreading and save lives. It’s about making sure you reduce the risk to your property by cleaning up any flammable material around the house, checking your gutters, and making sure any animals are sheltered. It is also about having a plan in place if you decide to stay or go, and knowing where the local safe places are. After a few years of low risk, we need to be vigilant and ensure we aren’t complacent when it comes to bushfire preparedness. Tim McCurdy, Ovens Valley MP
It must be no deal for Trade Minister THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is warning the Albanese Government not to sign the Australian-European Free Trade Agreement, labelling it a bad deal for Victorian agriculture. I urge Trade Minister Don Farrell to withhold signing the agreement at the G7 Trade Minister’s Meeting, unless the deal offers significantly improved conditions for Victorian farmers. This is a dud deal with Victorian farmers being asked to give up a lot, while receiving little in return. The deal on the table doesn’t offer commercially meaningful market access and seeks to put unfair restrictions on what we produce at home. The trade agreement would particularly hurt Victoria’s dairy industry. As it stands the trade agreement would have enormous impact on Victorian dairy farmers who produce over 70 per cent of the nation’s dairy exports by value.
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GAME PLAY: Ian Powell and Tracy Peters were among those who enjoyed the recent board game afternoon at the Wangaratta Library. The library offers a range of board games to play including Scrabble, a giant sized game of Checkers and Connect Four. The library also hosts regulars gatherings for the Wangaratta Boardgames Club, with more information on the club’s Facebook page. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Victorian dairy farmers will get a raw deal if the agreement is allowed to sail through without checks to the EU’s demands on geographical indicators. The rules around geographical indicators would not only affect our domestic production, but also our ability to send product to other trading partners, particularly in the critical Asian market. Victoria is the nation’s largest agricultural exporter. Our food and fibre exports are valued at over $17.9 billion and are critical to Victorian economy as a whole, particularly our regional economy. Agriculture must be front and centre of the government’s negotiations, and if Minister Farrell is unable to secure a sound deal for us, he should keep the signing pen in his pocket. VFF president, Emma Germano
Follow regulations to stop kids drowning AS the warmer weather approaches, Victorians are being reminded to make sure their swimming pool or spa is safely fenced off with a compliant barrier to avoid the tragedy of an accidental drowning. Under the Building Regulations 2018, all pools and spas capable of holding more than 300mm of water must have compliant barri-
ers to restrict unsupervised access by young children. Over the last two decades 20 children have drowned in cases due to a non-compliant safety barrier. Pools and spas must be checked and certified by a registered inspector or surveyor every four years and must include self-latching and self-closing pool gates and not be directly accessible via a building. It’s important to only use registered builders and plumbers, following a rise in unregistered practitioners advertising online. For more information about water safety check the KidSafe website. Victorian Building Authority, David Brockman
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Path art activates new drop-off zone Initiative aimed at decreasing school traffic congestion and encouraging g g kids to be active,, walk or ride to school
MAGIC MARKET: the Oxley Bush Market will have more than 150 stallholders on show in the grounds of the Oxley Hall on Saturday, November 4.
By STEVE KELLY STUDENTS at Appin Park Primary School have summoned their artistic talents by drawing posters depicting how they travel to school, works that have been recreated into decals to liven up a path in Wangaratta. It’s part of an initiative aimed at decreasing school traffic congestion and encouraging kids to walk some of the way to school after being dropped off in a safe area by their parents. Council’s community and recreation team partnered with local children to activate the walk and ride pathway from Arlington Park Avenue across One Mile Creek to Appin Park Primary School. Children attended a design day at Wangaratta Library, to make posters promoting active ways to travel to school. The posters were recreated as footpath decals and have been laid along the pathway. Council recreation officer Kirsty Branagan said the project was originally conceived after an Active Travel to School audit was completed in the first half of 2022, under funding from TAC. She said council found that many families chose to drive as they were dropping children off on their way to work, so council wanted to investigate a safe drop off area which was away from the school to reduce traffic congestion and encourage active travel in children. “Through the RESPOND project, which is a partnership between RCoW, Gateway Health and Deakin University, we found that there was community support for activation of safe off road paths around schools, and with VicHealth Local Government Partnership funding we were able to engage Grimshaw Signs to produce
Oxley Bush Market is on over cup weekend FOR the 42nd time, the annual Oxley Bush Market is fully booked and ready to go at the historic Oxley Shire Hall on Saturday, November 4. With more than 150 stalls marketing a huge array of high-quality goods, crafts, produce, clothes and gift items, thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the township again for this year’s market. All items for sale are home-made, home-grown, home-produced or new. Universally regarded as ‘the best bush market in regional Victoria’, the market will take place from 9am to 2.30pm, and the small township will come alive with people attending from Melbourne and southern NSW, as well as throughout the North East. Janet Heath, secretary of the Oxley Hall committee, which organises the event, said 2023 will again see many new, unique and varied goods on sale from ‘first time’ vendors. “Around 50 of this year’s stallholders are new to our market, so everyone will certainly find something
different from other years, while still visiting their ‘regular favourites’,” she said. “The market is a vibrant day, with entertainment for all ages. “Gourmet foods, drinks and toe-tapping music will all add to the festive atmosphere. “Most people come to take advantage of the specials on offer, while others come to simply enjoy the atmosphere and meet up with old friends.” Mrs Heath said the market is also attended by a number of worthy charitable organisations, so visitors can show their support for these groups while wandering around and enjoying the ‘busyness’ of the day. “I would stress the event is in full swing until 2.30pm, with the monster community raffle being drawn from around 1.30pm,” she said. Dogs are not permitted due to the large crowds (guide dogs excepted) but the Oxley Fire Brigade will run a ‘Doggie Creche’ situated at the front of the hall.
News in brief TERRIFIC ART: Some of the artwork produced by Appin Park Primary School students that has been reproduced into decals encouraging kids to walk or ride to school. the footpath stickers created from children’s artwork,” Ms Branagan said. Ben Thomas, council manager of community services, community and recreation, said the city has such a great
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New services at participating pharmacies to offer extra care COMMUNITY pharmacists able now able to provide treatment and advice for a range of common conditions. Participating pharmacies can provide services including advice or treatment for women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) or a resupply of their existing contraceptive pill without needing a prescription. For more details visit betterhealth.vic.gov.au/servicessupport/community-pharmacist-pilot.
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Workshops to ignite your inner artist
CREATIVE FLAIR: Artist Wendy Jagger is sharing her talents. Pictured is her work, Retakunna, acrylic on canvas, 80 x 100 cm, painted from a gouache sketch done while walking the 3 Capes Track in Tasmania.
BENALLA Art Gallery will present a range of workshops in November and December designed to ignite creativity, allowing participants to explore different mediums to create individual, unique artworks. Janet Leith will host her popular Life Drawing sessions as part of the Art on Saturdays program. The workshops are an opportunity for participants to gain regular practice in life drawing guided by a professional artist, and will continue to focus on skill development in drawing the human figure, while exploring different materials and techniques to help develop tone and depth. This series is designed for regular life drawers and will be held across three Saturday sessions - November 18 and 25 and December 2 - from 1pm to 3pm in the Patricia [Pat] Gardner Studio. Bookings are essential.
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In December, Wendy Jagger will present an afternoon of painting en plein air (in the open air) in the Benalla Botanical Gardens. Wendy will highlight the many botanical specimens and vistas in the surrounding gardens while exploring the local landscape, sharing her painting techniques using gouache. An experienced artist and art educator, Wendy will tailor her teaching to suit participant ability and skill levels. The en plein air painting workshop will be held from 10.30am to 1.30pm with all materials provided. Bookings are essential.
Gallery director Eric Nash said the workshops offered at the gallery were an opportunity for participants to experiment with a variety of creative mediums, while learning from and working alongside professional artists, gaining an insight into their individual creative practices. “It is no secret that we have an incredible community of artists here in the North East who are regularly making and presenting work in many of our great spaces,” he said. “Our Art on Saturdays program of workshops is all about supporting a direct experience and a deeper understanding of making and thinking about art, while also piquing the interest of members of the community seeking a new hobby, through an engagement with leading artists.” Visit https:// benallaartgallery.com.au/learn/ for individual session booking details.
Warmer, drier conditions across most of country IT has been notably dry and warmer than usual this month over a large area of the nation. The main exception has been above average rainfall in the Riverina, the eastern half of Victoria, as well as parts of Tasmania. One place of interest is at Yamba north of Grafton which has only had 70.4mms of rain from June to September this year and this was equal driest with 1905 for this period of June to September in 146 years of records. Last year in Yamba there was excessive rainfalls from February to May and this also happened from February to May of 1904. During the rest of 1905 it was notably drier during August and September in Victoria, but October 1905 turned out to be wetter and cooler over Victoria just like October this year - but from November 1905 onwards it was notably
WHAT’S UP WITH THE WEATHER? By Peter Nelson, retired CSIRO climatologist
warmer and drier than average up to the beginning of March 1906 not only in Victoria but over most of NSW and QLD. Very heavy widespread rain arrived early March of 1906. Many places in Northern Victoria and right up to outback QLD had maximum temperatures reaching as high as 47 or 48 degrees. Mildura recorded 50.7 degrees on January 23, 1906 which is the highest ever temperature recorded in Victoria. Melbourne has recorded it’s coldest October since 2003 and that followed a warm, dry September in 2003 which also happened in September this year. Very quickly a hotter No-
vember arrived in 2003 and the summer following was notably warmer and drier except for brief heavy rain late December 2003. The temperature reached 43.5 degrees in Wangaratta on February 15, 2004. The first tropical cyclone named Lola of the coming season formed suddenly in the Pacific Ocean around Fiji on October 22, reaching wind strengths of 200kph. This was easily the earliest date that a tropical cyclone has developed anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. The previous earliest dates were cyclone Joan in early December of 1975 and Graham in early December 1991. Both cyclones Joan and Graham did lead to summer floods in the Australian region but will this happen next summer? There is no sign yet of the wet season arriving; already rather late.
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HORSE PLAY: Muja Magic from Ledger Racing cools off in the new 60 metrelong equine pool at Wangaratta Turf Club on Friday. PHOTOS: Luke Plummer
HUGS: Student Hannah Brown gives her beloved teddy bear a loving cuddle as teddy doctor and medical student Dan Heinz watches on. PHOTO: Luke Plummer
Teddy Bear Hospital taking any fear out of doctor visits Monday, October 28, 2013 By CAITLIN SARTORI TEDDY bears with broken bones, sore tummies, headaches and hiccups were all treated at a makeshift Teddy Bear Hospital in Wangaratta on Friday. Melbourne University medical students on placement here helped “treat” the ill plush toys of grade prep to two students at St Bernard’s Primary School. The visit if part of a program between the university and the Royal Children’s Hospital. “The program is aimed at kids to take the fear away from visits to doctors and medical environments, and
it’s done in a fun way, so it’s not so scary,” said Joelene Mitchell, from the Rural Health Academic Centre. “Medical students also get to interact with healthy kids and get to better understand them.” Children worked their way through stations, learning about the human body and its roles through various activities. Medical student and rural committee leader of the Teddy Bear Hospital, Megan Dynan, said the program was also about bringing
programs run in Melbourne to kids in rural and regional areas. “We’ve got about 20 students, allied staff and nurses here today to help out,” Mrs Dynan said. “We’re all medical students training to be doctors rurally. “About 200 children will come through today, it’s the largest group that has ever done the Teddy Bear Hospital so far, including when it has been run in the city.” The University of Melbourne has a full-time rural clinical school based in Wangaratta, with medical students on placement for a minimum of 12 months, with some staying for up to three years.
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New law for non-fatal strangulation IIn th the p pastt yyear,, th the N North th E Eastt h has h had d a di disturbing t bi g surge g iin ffamily ily violence i l iincidents id t NEW laws that include prison terms for people who strangle their partners or former partners have been welcomed by Wangaratta’s Centre Against Violence (CAV). These new laws create two distinct offences: firstly, an offence of intentional non-fatal strangulation, which does not require proof of injury, carrying a maximum five-year prison term. Secondly, a more serious offence for non-fatal strangulation where a perpetrator intentionally causes injury, with a maximum penalty of 10 years. Wangaratta CAV CEO Jaime Chubb said these new laws send a clear message that violence will not be tolerated, and survivors will be supported.
“We must recognise the severity of non-fatal strangulation and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions,” she said. “This is a significant step towards creating a safer community for all. “The Centre Against Violence understands the importance of these new laws because family and sexual violence is not an abstract issue; it’s happening right here, in our own regional towns.” The 2021 National Community Attitudes towards Violence Against Women Survey (NCAS) conducted by ANROWS revealed that, despite 91 per cent of respondents believing violence against women is a problem in Australia, only 47pc of respondents believe it’s a problem in their
INTOLERABLE: Centre Against Violence CEO Jaime Chubb said our community must recognise the severity of non-fatal strangulation and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. own suburb or town. However, the latest crime statistics reveal this couldn’t be further from the truth.
In the past year, the region has had a disturbing surge in family violence incidents. Benalla saw a shocking
rise of 16.9pc taking to over twice the state average, Wodonga had a 16.7pc increase (75pc higher than the state average) and Wangaratta reported an increase of 2.1pc (50pc higher than the state average). “It’s time for our community to realise that the risk of violence is not just a statistic; it’s a lived reality for many individuals,” Ms Chubb said. “As we welcome these new laws, we must also stand together to recognise the issue within our own neighbourhoods, and support those affected. “As a community we can stop this before it starts, it begins with respect. “Stand up and call our disrespectful behaviours when you see them. “Notice those red flags
and follow your instincts. “If something doesn’t feel right, speak up or reach out for help.” CAV encourages everyone to take a stand against violence. If you or someone you know have been impacted by sexual violence have questions or need support, call the CAV team on (03) 5722 2203 during business hours, and for after-hours support, call the statewide Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL) on 1800 806 292. If you or someone you know needs our help due to family violence, contact the CAV team during business hours at the Orange Door on 1800 271 157. If you require immediate support outside of business hours, call Safe Steps on 1800 015 188.
Winton Wetlands is going fully ‘wild’ for a week By SHANE DOUTHIE
ASKING FOR HELP: Friends of Lacluta members visited the Dilor Medical Centre in their most recent visit to Lacluta in August, where they discussed with new chief executive officer, Xefe Bendito (centre), ways they can help boost supplies in the under resourced centre.
Friends look to support Dilor health resources By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN LOCAL group Friends of Lacluta is seeking medical expertise support to help the under resourced Dilor Medical Centre in Timor Leste. Located in the main village of Lacluta, the medical centre is one of many to support remote communities in Timor Leste with just three registered hospitals in the country. Friends of Lacluta deputy chairperson Karen Jones said during the group’s last visit they met with hospital officials and discussed their challenges and what they most needed in terms of equipment. “A new ‘CEO’, Xefe Bendito, had been appointed to the sparsely resourced local medical centre, and he has demonstrated great motivation in seeking to improve the service it provides, with clearly articulated programs,” Ms Jones said. “A priority list was pre-
sented to us, with time to discuss the items we might be able to support. “There is a government process for the medical centre to order supplies, but this process still has major problems.” Items on the Dilor Medical Centre priority list included basic medical equipment for checking blood pressure, temperature, weight, eyes and throat, stethoscope; reusable supplies such as birthing kit PPE and disposable gloves; and training resources (CPR model and dental model). “While this (Dilor Medical Centre) is not a regional hospital, they have many programs including maternal health, disability, mental health, childhood illness, environment/public health, pharmacy and dental,” Ms Jones said. “There are 42 paid staff and 13 volunteers working out of these very basic facilities, with three smaller health outposts in remote
mountainous areas, under Mr Bendito’s direction.” Ms Jones said the group will be looking for support from local medical facilities who may be able to supply or sponsor equipment on the medical centre’s priority list to be sent to Dilor on their next visit. “We are looking to add some expertise in health and allied health disciplines to our 11 member committee,” she said. “We would welcome talking to anyone who would be interested in joining our committee, or even coming on our next visit to Timor Leste in 2024 to see for themselves the local situation under which the Timorese medical staff operate.” For more information visit the Friends of Lacluta Facebook page, website via: http://www.friendsoflacluta.org/ or contact Ms Jones via email; karenmarina17@gmail.com or mobile; 0429 389 380.
WINTON Wetlands, the most ambitious wetland restoration project in the southern hemisphere, is set to go fully ‘wild’ for a week from November 20-25. Winton Wetlands Wild Week is an event planned as a week-long celebration of the milestone achievements of 2023 and acknowledgment of the efforts of supporters and partner organisations over the past year and beyond to make it all happen. Winton Wetlands Wild Week will feature: A public open day on Saturday, November 25 including a hot air balloon flight, demonstration of a heavyduty aerial plant seeding drone in action, special walks and talks on aspects of ecology and culture on the wetlands, demonstrations, food vans, kids’ competition and other attractions. An official naming and opening of the wetlands’ new education centre building at a special VIP event on Friday, November 25. An outdoor arts and gardening event – Our Village Garden - to be staged with children participating from local schools, from Tuesday, November 21 through to Friday, November 24, in association with the Village Festival community arts project. (On Saturday, November 25 everyone else will also be able to participate in this wonderful arts and gardening project). A chance to get up close and personal with live long neck turtles, and learn more about the fascinating Growling Grass Frogs which have recently begun their journey to return to their traditional home on the wetlands.
GUEST APPEARANCE: Enjoy the chance to get up close and personal with live long neck turtles during Winton Wetlands Wild Week in November. Display of traditional tapestry, weaving and other items honouring the special and enduring relationship of Yorta Yorta people, traditional custodians of the land. Engaging stalls set up by organisations that collaborate with Winton Wetlands to lend their expertise in water management, ecological renewal, breeding of native species and add other scientific, professional and cultural knowledge.“We thought it was important to mark our big milestones of 2023 in some way,” Dennis O’Brien, Chair of the Winton Wetlands committee of management, said. “These highlights have included the return of Growling Grass Frogs to the wetlands after many decades, the return of two species of native fish, a record number and variety of birds being recorded, a school education program now up and running with great success, and a host of other indicators of real progress. “None of this would be possible without the ongoing commitment of our fan-
tastic volunteers, the support of members of the local community, and collaboration with partner organisations that share our commitment to this place remaining a world-leading ecological restoration project. “It’s very much a shared achievement among many. “And we think it’s particularly important to highlight the traditional life and culture of this land as well, by honouring the Yorta Yorta people this week. “2023 has been one of our biggest years, coming on the back of the difficult pandemic years that impacted on most of our community one way or another. “We feel it’s high time for a little celebration and acknowledgment of the efforts made by everyone to get us this far. “These collective efforts have gone well beyond this year alone, so we hope as many people as possible can come along and be part of it.” More information about Wild Week is on the Winton Wetlands website – www. wintonwetlands.org.au.
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Carers urged to be proactive ahead of fire season
UNIQUE DESIGNS: Jenny Kohler, Helen James, Sue Matthews,and Olga Esam from the Dorcas Quilters will be showcasing their artwork in the Strictly Quilts exhibition.
Local crafts on show at Strictly Quilts By CHLOE JAENICKE
EAGER PREPARTION: Helen Larkings and Sue Matthews have been preparing their quilts for the exhibition. “Modern and Tradition quilting methods are used along with at small section of A3 size challenge quilts that are on the theme “And all that Jazz “, in line with the last Wangaratta Jazz Festival,” she said. So far, the planning for the event is very active with
many of the quilting group members eager to help out. “Planning is going well as we have a very active committee consisting of members of the three major quilting groups, who are all keen to lend a hand to do the jobs that are needed,” Ms Janas said.
emergency, which is why it’s so important to undertake the module. “We appreciate that there are so many dayto-day challenges carers must consider when caring for someone, which can complicate an already stressful emergency situation, so it’s important everyone has a plan.” Carers Victoria chief executive officer Judith Abbott said it was important the needs of people in care relationships were actively considered and supported. “We are pleased to be part of efforts to better support people in care relationships who live in bushfire-prone areas,” she said. “If you haven’t already, I encourage you to look at the planning resource – it’s a great way to get that allimportant planning done.” To complete carer modules ahead of the fire season - which is expected to begin next month in the North East - visit www.cfa. vic.gov.au/carers. To learn more about Victoria’s adoption of a new national fire danger rating system, visit www.cfa.vic. gov.au.
Hume region jobs growth buoyant despite economy THE Hume region, including the Rural City of Wangaratta, continues to be among the state’s economic powerhouses after having experienced an employment growth rate of 8.3 per cent over the five years to 2022. As of March 2023, the most recent figures available, the region’s unemployment rate stands at 3.1 per cent. Areas of major jobs growth over the five-year period
include healthcare, social assistance, agriculture, forestry and fishing, construction and public administration. Hume’s gross regional product continues its upward trend rising by 9.8 per cent over the five years to 2022. Since 2016, the number of businesses in the Hume region has increased by almost 4000, reaching close to 32,000.
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THE Strictly Quilts Exhibition is back for its 15th year this Melbourne Cup weekend. An array of quilts will be on display from groups including Dorcas Quilters, Saturday Quilts and the Centre Quilters Group for visitors to appreciate. “This is not a competition but a chance to showcase the wide variety of talent that is here within our rural city,” Strictly Quilts organising committee member, Ros Janas, said. Ms Janas said each of the quilts have been uniquely made with a variety of styles, techniques and designs for all to see.
Around 60 works of art of all shapes and sizes are expected to arrive and be displayed. The event opens on Friday, November 3 to Monday, November 6 at the Uniting Church Hall in Rowan Street and will be open daily from 10am to 4pm for a $5 entry fee. There will be raffle tickets available at the door for the chance to win a quilt donated by Donna Hughes, along with smaller prizes of local produce hampers and sewing supplies. Ms Janas said all the money raised over the weekend will go the Wangaratta Breast and Gynaecological Services at Northeast Health Wangaratta.
CFA is urging Victorians who care for someone in high bushfire risk areas to make a fire plan by using CFA’s online bushfire planning module in preparation for the looming fire season. The module was developed in collaboration with Carers Victoria for anyone who provides care or support to someone living with disability, mental illness, chronic health issues or age-related conditions. Those who provide unpaid or informal care are also encouraged to use the module to keep everyone safe and prepared this season, with topics including ‘your role is important,’ ‘who needs to be prepared’, ‘start a conversation’, ‘build a plan’, ‘people who may choose to stay’, and ‘resources’. CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said it was vital Victorians prioritised their bushfire plan. “If you care for someone living in a high-risk bushfire area, this learning module is for you,” he said. “Vulnerable people don’t always have the luxury of throwing together a lastminute plan if there is a fire
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SOCIAL FOCUS
Kids enjoy activities at Lions Park Wangaratta THE Children Services Centre in Wangaratta hosted a free family event of fun and games to engage the senses and capture the imagination of kids at Lions Park - Bachelors Green last week. It was part of the Children’s Week celebrations that involved a Play-Doh
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table with natural elements, a painting table where things got messy, and an area for children to try their hand at musical instruments. For the laid back kids there was a quiet and contemplative zone with cushions and books.
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Vic Hub welcomes release of initial Drought Resilience Plans
EIGHT of the 23 initial national Drought Resilience Plans have been released, with all three targeted Victorian regions of Goulburn, Gippsland and Mallee-Wimmera among the first crop published. The Ovens Murray region will be among a further six plans to be developed and finalised in 2024, along with the Loddon-Campaspe, Great South Coast, Barwon, Central Highlands, Mallee and regions. Ovens-Murray (along with Loddon-Campaspe and Mallee) will be in the last batch to allow those regions extra time for proper stakeholder engagement and consultation following the devastating floods in 2022 . With great variation across Victoria climatically, there is no single, statewide solution to building drought resilience. “For this reason, the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund [FDF] has been working with governments nationally to support regions in developing localised drought-resilience plans,” Professor Michael Tausz, director of the Victoria Drought Resilience Adop-
BETTER PREPARED: With the plans created through engaging local stakeholders to identify key insights, each of the three Victorian plans released has different suggested actionpriority areas to build drought resilience. PHOTO: Zura Narimanishvili, Unsplash tion and Innovation Hub, said. “The approach means that the plans will be communi-
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Planning program’s foundational year, 23 regions nationally were announced as the first to develop plans.
“These plans began around the same time as the eight Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs were established nationwide, which are also an FDF program,” he said. “The Vic Hub’s farmingsystem partners were involved in consultations, supporting and helping direct the consultation processes to gain the best result. “Agriculture Victoria – which is also a Vic Hub partner – led the plans and kept us up to date as the nascent Hub developed; they were also in communication with Vic Hub farming-system partners to avoid overlap in consultations. “These three early plans were quite a while in development, with consultations key to their creation. “They’ve just been through a review by CSIRO that applies the science of resilience, adaptation and transformation to gain official approval and we welcome their release. “Each plan will help these specific Victorian regions to better adapt to climate change, form stronger networks within and between them, and apply best-prac-
tice data and information to make better decisions.” Prof Tausz said with the plans created through engaging local stakeholders to identify key insights, each of the three plans had different suggested action-priority areas – or themes – to build drought resilience. Federal Minister for Agriculture, Senator Murray Watt, said each region in Victoria is unique and so is each drought plan. “Each community came together to share their experience and knowledge to build a plan with locally tailored actions to prepare for future droughts,” Mr Watt said. Victorian Minister for Agriculture, MP Ros Spence, said the Regional Drought Resilience Plans are a testament to the collaborative work of community, industry and government who have shared their knowledge and expertise for the benefit of their region. You can access each of the three Victorian plans here: https://vicdroughthub. org.au/news-events/newsarticles/3-initial-drought-resilience-plans-released-forvictoria.
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GROWING CONCERN: Agriculture Victoria is urging pig farmers to ensure effective biosecurity controls to prevent cases of roundworm.
Prevent parasite impacts on your pig herd health AGRICULTURE Victoria has found roundworm (Ascaris suum) in one-third of pig herds tested as part of a free new animal health program. Agriculture Victoria principal veterinary officer Dianne Phillips and her team have undertaken testing on 45 herds statewide to help raise awareness of the risks to herd health. “The large roundworm is found in the small intestine of pigs and left untreated, it can reduce growth rates by up to 10 per cent in piglets, particularly in the six– 12-week-old age bracket,”
Dr Phillips said. “Roundworm parasites can block the small intestines and bile duct of heavily infested pigs.” Roundworm eggs can survive on pastures and even concrete floors for up to 10 years, which presents a further risk to pig herds. “The best thing you can do for your herd is to get them tested – we have spaces available and it’s a great chance for pig owners to ask staff any questions they may have,” Dr Phillips said. Agriculture Victoria aims to test 200 small, medium and large scale herds
across the state as part of the biosecurity program funded through Victoria’s Swine Compensation Fund . As well as providing free worm testing, Agriculture Victoria staff have helped pig owners to identify and reduce animal health risks through developing an onfarm biosecurity plan. To register your interest for the free worm testing program and gain handson help with developing a tailored biosecurity plan, email the team at pig.biosecurity@agriculture.vic. gov.au.
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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2023/24 season
SCOREBOARD: Saturday, October 28
A GRADE CITY COLTS VS ROVERS UNITED BRUCK City Colts 1st innings Mitchell Giggins c: Josh O’Donohue b: Josh Ansell....25 Josh Nanson b: Paddy McNamara .................................0 Tyler Schulze c: Matthew Winter b: Jacob Schonafinger .............................................................................................2 Kent Braden c: Connor Dennis b: Paddy McNamara ...9 Ben Feldtmann b: Jeremy Wilson ..................................7 Tyler Nanson b: Lakpriya shantha Gangabadawatta Arachchilage....................................................................31 Justin Solimo b: Jeremy Wilson .....................................0 William Petersen .................................c: Matthew Winter b: Josh Ansell ..................................................................13 Jed Marek c: Matthew Whitten b: Josh Ansell ............22 Matthew Lister lbw: Josh Ansell .....................................0 Archie Crispin not out.....................................................0* Extras ..................................................................................4 Total........................................................................10 / 113 Overs ..................................................................62.3 Overs FOW: 1-1 Josh Nanson, 2-6 Tyler Schulze, 3-23 Kent Braden, 4-40 Mitchell Giggins, 5-74 Ben Feldtmann, 6-78 Tyler Nanson, 7-78 Justin Solimo, 8-106 William Petersen, 9-106 Matthew Lister, 10-113 Jed Marek. Bowling: Paddy McNamara 15/4/2/30, Jacob Schonafinger 13/6/1/22, Josh Ansell 8.3/5/4/22, Matthew Winter 4/2/0/9, Lakpriya shantha Gangabadawatta Arachchilage 5/1/1/9, Jeremy Wilson 10/6/2/7, Jacob Beattie 7/3/0/10. Rovers United Bruck 1st innings Luke Whitten b: Josh Nanson .........................................1 Bailey Dale not out .......................................................12* Josh O’Donohue c: Mitchell Giggins b: Josh Nanson ..4 Connor Dennis b: Josh Nanson ......................................3 Josh Ansell not out .........................................................0* Jacob Beattie .....................................................................Jacob Schonafinger ..........................................................Jeremy Wilson ...................................................................Lakpriya shantha Gangabadawatta Arachchilage ........Matthew Whitten ...............................................................Matthew Winter .................................................................Extras .................................................................................0 Total............................................................................ 3 / 20 Overs ..................................................................................9 FOW: 1-2 Luke Whitten, 2-16 Josh O’Donohue, 3-20 Connor Dennis. Bowling: Josh Nanson 5/1/3/13, Tyler Nanson 2/0/0/7, Kent Braden 2/2/0/0.
WANGARATTA MAGPIES VS BENALLA BUSHRANGERS Benalla Bushrangers 1st innings Michael Honman c: Nic Bonwick b: Zac Guilfoyle ......15 Priyank Chohan c: David Killen b: Zac Guilfoyle .........76 Daniel Brew c: Cooper Matheson b: Zac Guilfoyle .......2 Ross Cavill b: Zac Guilfoyle ............................................13 Charlie Bull c: Nic Bonwick b: Charlie Stafford .............6 Jonty Priest c: Cooper Matheson b: Thomas Clayton .9 Gary Priest b: Zac Guilfoyle............................................16 Conor Brodie not out .....................................................9* Sameera Witharana lbw: David Killen ...........................1 Susanka Gamage b: David Killen..................................18 Tyler Begnone c: Nic Bonwick b: David Killen...............0 Extras ................................................................................23 Total........................................................................10 / 188 Overs ................................................................................64 FOW: 1-90 Michael Honman, 2-100 Priyank Chohan, 3-102 Daniel Brew, 4-110 Charlie Bull, 5-132 Jonty Priest, 6-153 Gary Priest, 7-165 Ross Cavill, 8-169 Sameera Witharana, 9-188 Susanka Gamage, 10-188 Tyler Begnone. Bowling: Chris Clement 10/3/0/36, Thomas Clayton 15/2/1/56, David Killen 11/3/3/40, Zac Guilfoyle 18/6/5/25, CHarlie Stafford 10/4/1/22. Wangaratta Magpies 1st innings Ryan Malcolm not out ....................................................4* Nic Bonwick not out .......................................................8* Charlie Stafford ..................................................................Chris Clement.....................................................................Cooper Matheson ..............................................................David Killen.........................................................................Fraser Ellis...........................................................................Jack Davies.........................................................................Matt Gathercole .................................................................Nicholas Pell .......................................................................Thomas Clayton ................................................................Extras ..................................................................................0 Total............................................................................ 0 / 12 Overs ..................................................................................8
ROCKET: Beechworth’s Marshall Semmens storms in and bowls in his under 16 match against Rovers United Bruck. Bowling: Conor Brodie 4/3/0/3, Charlie Bull 2/1/0/2, Tyler Begnone 2/0/0/7.
BEECHWORTH WANDERERS VS YARRAWONGA MULWALA Beechworth Wanderers 1st innings Kayde Surrey c: Matt McCabe b: Angus McMillan.........6 Clancy Ellett c: Matt Knight b: Angus McMillan .............4 Campbell Fendyk b: Matt McCabe ...............................24 Brenton Surrey c: Ben McDonald b: Matt McCabe .....85 Lewis Richards lbw: Matt McCabe ..................................1 Gareth Taylor lbw: Brock McCabe ................................15 Richard Worcester b: Brock McCabe ..............................6 Timothy Cogger c: James Irvine b: Brock McCabe.......0 Ryan Pollock c: Harrison Wheeler b: Angus McMillan ..5 Dean Fitzpatrick b: Brock McCabe..................................0 Archer Warner not out....................................................0* Extras ................................................................................11 Total........................................................................10 / 157 Overs .............................................................................56.3 FOW: 1-10 Kayde Surrey, 2-19 Clancy Ellett, 3-53 Campbell Fendyk, 4-55 Lewis Richards, 5-74 Gareth Taylor, 6-90 Richard Worcester, 7-104 Timothy Cogger, 8-137 Ryan Pollock, 9-147 Dean Fitzpatrick, 10-157 Brenton Surrey. Bowling: James Irvine 10/3/0/23, Angus McMillan 15/3/3/34, Matt McCabe 16.3/5/3/48, Brock McCabe 13/2/4/38, Matt Knight 2/1/0/9. Yarrawonga Mulwala 1st innings Reid Clarke not out .......................................................15* Matt Knight c: Kayde Surrey b: Gareth Taylor ...............0 Harrison Wheeler not out ............................................17* Andrew Dishot....................................................................Angus McMillan ..................................................................Ben McDonald....................................................................Brock McCabe ....................................................................Fraser Smart .......................................................................James Irvine .......................................................................Jobe Fraser .........................................................................Kyle Archibald ....................................................................Extras ..................................................................................6 Total............................................................................ 1 / 38 Overs ................................................................................15
FOW: 1-0 Matt Knight. Bowling: Richard Worcester 1/1/0/0, Gareth Taylor 6/1/1/14, Dean Fitzpatrick 4/1/0/6, Campbell Fendyk 3/1/0/8, Timothy Cogger 1/0/0/7.
DELATITE VS OVENS VALLEY UNITED Delatite 1st innings Nick Scales b: Gurjot Gosal............................................67 Trent Berry c: James Neary b: Cooper Thomason .......3 Gregor Fraser c: Cooper Thomason b: Glenn White...18 Nicholas Bogar c: Tyler Thomason b: Cooper Thomason .......................................................................38 Lachlan Scales c: Jake Riley b: Gurjot Gosal .................0 Conor Reeves c&b: Mikka Paulsen .................................1 Ben Martin c: Conner Forde b: Samuel Piazza ............25 Mitchell Purcell c: Gurjot Gosal b: Samuel Piazza.......20 Peter Scales c: ? b: Samuel Piazza ..................................2 Max Mahoney not out ....................................................6* Sam Bell c: Jake Riley b: James Neary...........................3 Extras ................................................................................24 Total........................................................................10 / 207 Overs .............................................................................74.2 FOW: 1-20 Trent Berry, 2-103 Nick Scales, 3-105 Gregor Fraser, 4-110 Lachlan Scales, 5-118 Conor Reeves, 6-159 Nicholas Bogar, 7-188 Ben Martin, 8-196 Peter Scales, 9-204 Mitchell Purcell, 10-207 Sam Bell. Bowling: Mikka Paulsen 10/2/1/39, Cooper Thomason 13/5/2/25, Samual Piazza 8/0/3/24, James Neary 8.2/1/1/46, Gurjot Gosal 20/7/2/32, Glenn White 9/5/1/9, Conner Forde 6/2/0/11.
A RESERVE
Yarrawonga Mulwala 5/233 Zach Moore 76 vs Rutherglen United Balanarsimha Reddy 1/26. Rovers United Bruck 10/165 Senaka Lakmal 55 Joel Haddrick 2/2 vs City Colts 2/4 James Long 2 Thomas Moore 4/57. Benalla Bushrangers 4/46 Lucas Ham 11 James Ladd 3/18 vs Wangaratta Magpies 9/123 Daniel larkings 35 Jarryd Wallace 3/26.
B GRADE
Benalla Bushrangers 2/200 Brett Pollard 69* Matthew Priest 3/44 def Delatite 6/129 Jake Berry
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35 Orlando Miller 1/26. Rovers United Bruck 6/250 Andrew Balfour 116 def Beechworth Wanderers Alex Beatson 4/26. City Colts 9/103 Tony Ormond 22 Tony Ormond 2/33 def by Greta 6/172 Aidan Callegari 54 Aaron Kosch 4/23. Merton def Wangaratta Magpies (forfeit). Rutherglen United vs Ovens Valley United results unavailable. Yarrawonga Mulwala 8/101 Marcus Hargreaves 56 Joseph Connell 3/18 def by Milawa 9/152 Russell Ferguson 30 David Radeski 2/13.
C GRADE
Beechworth Wanderers (Stanley) vs Gapsted results unavailable. Strathbogie Panthers 1/178 David Palmer 86* Fill-in 2/30 def Benalla Bushrangers 7/164 Ian Costello 39* Vaughan Carter 1/17. Yarrawonga Mulwala 6/149 Ben Pickering 63 Lucas Pickering 2/4 def by Greta 9/155 John Salafia 32 David Impink 2/28.
UNDER 16
Rutherglen United vs Yarrawonga Mulwala 6/180. Rovers United Bruck 6/147 vs Beechworth Wanderers. City Colts 10/206 vs Greta/OVU. Delatite vs Benalla Bushrangers 10/240.
UNDER 14
Greta vs Ovens Valley United 7/184. Rovers United Bruck 3/150 vs Rutherglen United. Yarrawonga Mulwala 1/18 vs City Colts 10/152. Benalla Bushrangers 6/208 vs Rovers United Bruck Green. Delatite vs Wangaratta Magpies 8/150.
UNDER 12 GOLD
Rovers United Bruck Blue 4/50 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala Bulls 2/143. Benalla Bushrangers Blue 4/93 def by Benalla Bushrangers Red 7/98. Rovers United Bruck Yellow vs Benalla Bushrangers Green results unavailable. City Colts White 5/98 def Yarrawonga Mulwala Rams 3/89.
UNDER 12 BLUE
Greta 4/64 def by Beechworth Wanderers 6/101. Ovens Valley United Black vs Rutherglen United results unavailable. Wangaratta Magpies Black 0/78 def by Ovens Valley United 3/86.
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Magpies ahead in two-day thriller WANGARATTA Magpies’ A grade squad is in poll position at stumps in their two-day clash with Benalla Bushrangers at Norm Minns Oval. The ‘Pies knocked over the visitors for 188 runs on a quick ground, and faced out eight overs at the end of the day at 12 without loss. After the Bushrangers won the toss and elected to bat, opening pair Michael Honman (15) and Priyank Chohan (76) threatened to post a substantial score, as chances went begging for the home side. A 90-run first wicket stand was finally undone in the 21st over after Zac Guilfoyle found Honman’s edge. Guilfoyle picked up the next two wickets and Charlie Stafford struck as the Magpies surged, with Benalla slumping to 4/110. Bushrangers skipper Gary Priest (16) attempted to breathe life into the innings but Wangaratta’s bowlers kept the pressure on, the attack bowling 18 maiden overs for the innings. Guilfoyle (5/25) picked up his fifth wicket for the innings rattling Ross Cavill’s poles, and David Killen (3/40) mopped up the tail. Wangaratta captain Jack Davies said they were exceptionally pleased to keep Benalla to a reasonable target. “If you gave us that score at the start of the day, we’d take it any day – under 200 at the showgrounds is definitely something we can
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chase down with our batting line-up,” he said. “Credit to them, they batted really well, we tried to stick to our areas but at times got a bit carried away. “We knew once we got into them we could slow them down a bit and limit the score, we just knew we were one wicket away. “We eventually found our groove and what we wanted to do, and it paid dividends for us.” Davies said his bowlers proved they had what it takes throughout the day, with the entire attack contributing in one way or another. “Once we got that opening partnership, our bowlers developed a lot more confidence, and we were able to bowl that one area, led by ‘Gilly’ (Guilfoyle) getting five fa,” Davies said. “He bowled awesome, challenging that outside edge more often than not. “Young Charlie (Stafford) bowled well, it was probably his best bowling performance – he and ‘Gilly’ bowled in a good partnership there, and while ‘Gilly’ reaped the rewards, it was partnership bowling that got it done.” With wickets in hand and some runs on the board, it’ll be up to the Magpies’ batters to keep their cool and chase down the total.
SAFE: Nick Pell backs up the throw as the Benalla batter makes his ground.
DAMAGING: Zac Guilfoyle terrorised the Bushrangers, finishing with 5/25 from 18 overs.
PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie
CONSISTENT: Charlie Stafford bowled four maidens overs for figures of 1/22 from 10 overs.
Disciplined Hawks take upper hand against City Colts By NATHAN DE VRIES
IMPORT POWER: Englishman Josh Ansell picked up 4/22 in Rovers United Bruck’s first two-day fixture for the season over City Colts. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
DESPITE losing a trio of wickets late in the day, Rovers United Bruck will be backing themselves to chase down the 114-run target set by City Colts. RUB bowled a tight line and length to dismiss the Colts for 113, but sit at 3/20 at stumps. After sending the Colts in to bat, Hawks’ skipper Paddy McNamara struck early, bowling Josh Nanson for a three ball duck. After Tyler Schulze was sent back to the sheds for just two runs, Kent Braden, Ben Feldtmann and Tyler Nanson set about reviving the innings. Feldtmann soaked up 69 deliveries for just seven runs before he was bowled by Jeremy Wilson, while Nanson slashed 31 runs from 46 rocks. Eventually, RUB’s bowlers tore through the Colts, with English import Josh Ansell picking up the last three wickets to end with 4/22 off eight and a half overs. Jeremy Wilson was extremely economical, taking 2/7 from 10 overs.
The Colts bowled themselves back into the match after the innings change, with Josh Nanson taking 3/13 from his five overs. The Hawks will resume at 3/20, with Bailey Dale (12*) and Josh Ansell (0*) at the crease. RUB skipper Paddy McNamara said it was a brilliant display of two-day bowling. “Our main focus for two-day cricket is to bowl dot balls and build the pressure with maidens,” he said. “We bowled really well early, our line and length was really good from ‘Schona’ (Jacob Schonafinger) and Josh Ansell and myself, we were able to get three or four wickets really early. “They managed to build a few partnerships through the middle there, and as the day went on the deck got easier to bat on. “After tea, we probably turned off a little bit, and a couple of young fellas from Colts were able to hold their own and bat really well and soak up some time. “The outfield was lightning
fast, and as the day went on it got easier to bat on, so keep them to 113, we can’t complain too much at all.” McNamara said his side’s failure with the bat kept the door open for the Colts to work their way back into the match. “We spoke after, it’s such a tough time to bat but you’ve got to be up for it mentally if you want to get through those tough times,” he said. “That little period there is what changes a game, we allowed Colts to get back into the game after a really good bowling performance. “They bowled well, Josh Nanson took the three wickets, he had the ball swinging around and doing a bit. “We’ve still got Bailey Dale out at the crease and he’s in great form, and we’ve got a lot of good batting to come down the order.” In other A grade matches, the Magpies are 0/12 chasing Benalla’s 188, Yarrawonga Mulwala posted 1/38 at stumps after bowling Beechworth out for 157, and Delatite put on 207 runs against Ovens Valley United.
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Magpies sign Cunningham as A grade netball coach By WILLSON MACK SHEA Cunningham will lead Wangaratta’s A grade netball side in 2024. Cunningham arrives at the Magpies with a wealth of knowledge having coached Wodonga’s A grade side for three years, but more recently had a stint with Hume League club Brock Burrum in 2023. She has also put plenty of effort into developing juniors, coaching in the Albury Netball Association Representative Program, as well as the North East State Titles team. Cunningham said she can’t wait to get involved. “I’m very excited to be a part of it,” Cunningham said. “Wangaratta had a successful year with all of the senior sides making finals so I’m looking forward to getting involved with a club in such a good spot. “I know Chaye Crimmins well through Netball Victoria, we’ve crossed paths in different programs so that was the connection.” Cunningham, who is currently finishing her Advance Coaching Accreditation, admitted it will be a step up from coaching in the Hume League to O&M. “Coaching in the O&M is a big commitment, especially along with working full-time and having a house full
of boys at home but I felt like the time was right to step back in,” she said. “The calibre of talent at the club will allow me to tap into some of the stuff I’ve done with my coaching accreditations so I’m looking forward to that side of things as well. “I took a couple of years off coaching and just focused on the representative side of things in the juniors but Brock Burrum needed a hand this season so I helped them out.” “I started my career at Brock (Burrum) so I wanted to give back a little bit.” Cunningham replaces Lou Byrne and Hannah Grady at the helm. Byrne will coach the B grade and u15s in 2024, while Grady will continue to be an integral part in the Magpies’ A grade side “Lou’s still going to be heavily involved which I’m super grateful for and was a massive drawcard in wanting to be at Wangaratta,” Cunningham said. “She’s just an amazing lady, a stalwart at the club and has so much knowledge that I’ll be able to learn from. “Hannah will also be a great person to have around, she’s phenomenal on the court and an even better person off it.” Wangaratta will have trials on November 2, 9 and 16 before pre-season kicks off officially.
WLTCP president Barry Sullivan.
Lawn tennis club to change name ■ From back page
LOCKED IN: Shea Cunningham will coach Wangaratta’s A grade side in 2024.
STEPPING DOWN: Hannah Grady (pictured) and Lou Byrne won’t coach Wangaratta next season. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
“The range of ages that are now accommodated with croquet and pickleball, it’s a little bit less strenuous on your body, so a lot of the aging tennis players who feel they can no longer run around on a full-size court can adapt their game to the smaller version, so it should be good,” he said. “We did get a call from some ladies who were looking for a croquet club home, and it’s not unusual that croquet and tennis cohabitate, that happens at Swan Hill, Wodonga and Benalla. “It’s a fairly logical step forward for us, and it’s worked really well. “The pickleball we’re hoping to grow organically, we’ll be reaching out to schools and other interested people within our club who are interested in trying out pickleball. “We’ve got a great relationship with the Wangaratta Pickleball Club, Brian Wilson and the boys there have been really supportive, and they’re happy to have a second club in town so we can have some competition further down the track.” The rebranding of the club ushers in a new age for recreation and social sport in Wangaratta, and the club is eager to welcome everyone regardless of age, skill, or even the sport they play.
Corowa-Rutherglen bounces back for 2024 season By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN C O R OWA- R u t h e r g l e n Football Netball Club were jumping for joy Friday morning as they announced the club will be back in action in the O&M next season. The Roos confirmed their “Roo reset” at a joint press conference with Ovens and Murray FNL chairman David Sinclair, with all senior sides re-entering the league. Sinclair said the league was extremely pleased to be able to welcome back the Roos to competition. “While there is still much work to be done, we thank and congratulate their president Graham Hosier, secretary Rowena Black and coach Steve Owen for the work they’ve done across the last 12 months to get the club to a position where this for-
BACK ON FIELD: Corowa-Rutherglen’s senior football and netball sides will be returning to action in 2024 after spending last season in recess. mal announcement can be made,” he said. “The league has appreciated the support shown towards Corowa-Rutherglen from the other nine member clubs of the competition, and the understanding shown in what was a difficult 12 months for each
club to navigate. “The O&M will now push forward and construct a draw around a 10 team competition that will do away the cumbersome club bye each round.” The club did not field any football sides, and only fielded junior and C grade
netball sides in 2023, after being placed in recess following a “perfect storm of events” including major flood damage and a mass player exodus at the end of 2022. Club president Graham Hosier said the club was thrilled to be able to make
the formal decision to reenter the competition at a board meeting on Thursday night, and they were looking forward to the challenge of rebuilding the club next year. “Our return to competition will be a challenge, but nothing will be harder than what we have endured this year - not having teams represent our community,” he said. “We were fortunate enough to field three netball teams in 2023, and it is a huge credit to all the players, volunteers and their families who kept the flame lit for Corowa-Rutherglen; those players have no idea how important their roles have been in ensuring we return as we are. “The Corowa-Rutherglen community is filled with incredibly dedicated and talented people, both on and off field, and we
encourage more to join our club in any capacity they may have. “We are under no illusions that there is still work to be done, but we are up for the fight.” Temporary facilities will be in place at John Foord Oval throughout the 2024 season with the club’s social area and home changerooms still ravaged after floods. The club has recently announced the appointment of three-time Toni Wilson medalist Sophie Hanrahan as A grade and under 17s netball coach, while Steve Owen will continue in his position as senior football coach. Other coaching appointments to date include Ben Talarico as football development coach, Brady Morton as senior assistant coach and Luke Collins as under 18s coach.
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OVER THE LINE CITY Colts batter Ben Feldtmann comfortably makes his ground in the first two-day match off the season against Rovers United Bruck. The Colts were bowled out for 113, with RUB sitting at 3/20 at stumps. Story page 18. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
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THE winds of change are blowing through Merriwa Park, with the storied tennis club updating its name to reflect the breadth of sporting options on offer. Formerly the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club, the entity will take on a new name reflecting all users, and will henceforth be
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known as the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis, Croquet and Pickleball Club. President Barry Sullivan said it made sense to
rename the club to incorporate all sports on offer. “Over the last 12 months, we’ve been going through a strategic plan review of the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club, and for the last 12 months we’ve had croquet as an offering, and we invested in some hotshots
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pickleball courts,” he said. “As a result, it made sense – it’s no longer just a tennis club, so at our AGM (October 14) we proposed we change the name to the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis, Croquet and Pickleball Club. “It’s already been ratified at our AGM, it’s now just a matter of going through the
formal registrations and doing some name changes – that’ll occur over the next couple of months, I’d imagine. “There’ll be new signage, but we won’t change the history. “Anyone who was on our honour boards as the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis
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Club will stay in that way. “Instead of WLTC, we’ll be WLTCP.” Sullivan said the multiple sports on offer at the club would be appealing to bringing in prospective members and keeping them around the club for many years. ■ Continued page 19
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