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Issue #282 – Wednesday, 20 May, 2015
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Serving sisters helped war effort As 2015 marks 100 years since Australia’s involvement in World War I, it’s important to remember the nurses of the nation who also gave so much. The team at Beechworth’s Burke Museum have uncovered some of the stories of local nurses who served with their medical skills in the Great War. READ MORE ABOUT THE EXHIBITION ON PAGE 10
Students keen to trade up By ERIN SOMERVILLE THEY’RE young, they’re keen, and they’re looking for work. Wodonga TAFE’s head carpentry teacher Rob Staley has called on builders in the region to give young and local apprentices a chance after finding employment rates for students are moving slowly in the industry. His call comes as residential developments continue to spread across Wodonga and Thurgoona’s growth corridors. “There’s nothing stopping the carpenters out there stopping in here and having a chat,� Mr Staley said. “It’s just a shame because you hear everyone is busy out there, but you don’t hear them say they’re going to take on an apprentice, comparably to other trades it seems to be very slow.� “The students are not chasing top dollar, they just want a chance.� Mr Staley said the students’ knowledge of the area and connections also could be a valuable asset. The Wodonga TAFE currently has five students completing its certificate two in carpentry, which serves as a pre-apprenticeship course. Mr Staley said the students leave the 15-week course well equipped with knowledge and skills to be capable and valued on worksites. And with just six weeks of their course left, Mr Staley has challenged local builders to come and support his students who are willing to have a go.
Alexy Saliba eagerly anticipating the opening of the ski season.139121 Picture: KARL GRAY Certificate two carpentry students Peter Baker, Ruth Byrne, and Cameron Ellis with the unit they built as part of their course. The students will soon be looking for employment. 139283 Picture: ERIN SOMERVILLE “Employment is in the back of all their minds.� Student Cameron Ellis is one of the carpentry students beginning to look to life after the course is complete. “I have just started looking,� he said. “There’s not that much around. “I’m eager to learn more.� The students have learnt a range of skills, including plan reading, using power tools, pitching roofs, wall framing, and even having built their own unit.
Forecast is for snow
JUNE is only a few short weeks away, and teams at the nearby ski fields are busy preparing to kick off another cracking season. As Border residents begin to dust off their skis and stock up on snow gear, we take a look at the conditions on the ranges and the snow season ahead. See more on page 2.
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