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FUNDING SUPPORT FOR MYSTIC PARK BRIGHT’S Mystic Mountain Bike Park has earned its reputation as one of Australia’s leading mountain bike destinations, thanks largely to the efforts of Alpine Cycling Club members over several decades. Around 50 club volunteers help maintain and build the trail network, in consult with other bodies on a not-for-profit community group which manages recreational use of the park. Club committee member Elsie Northey (right) s an integral part of that, together with fellow volunteers (from left) Campbell McConnell, Cooper Northey, Andrew McConnell, Tim Northey, Jon Presswell, Matt Moljn and Lachlan McConnell. Elsie said a $4500 Federal Government grant will help the club with its maintenance of the park. Full story page 2. PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner

Push for funding Federal ministers hear community case for new $26m aged care facility By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE THE ongoing pursuit of federal funding for new residential aged care facilities in Bright continued this week, with Indi independent MP Helen Haines hosting a roundtable conference with two federal ministers yesterday. Aged Care Services Minister Richard Colbeck, and Regional Health Minister David Gillespie, met online with Dr Haines, joined by local state MPs Tim McCurdy (MLA, Ovens Valley) and Tania Maxwell (MLC,

Northern Victoria). Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas, Alpine Health chief executive officer Nick Shaw as well as local health professionals spoke to the ministers about the need for a $26 million 35 bed ‘high needs’ aged care facility. It is part of the proposed $40 million Bright Health Precinct project - which includes redeveloping the existing hospital - to accommodate the needs of the Bright community. Dr Haines said there was strong case for federal funding.

“The Federal Government is responsible for aged care and this project won’t get off the ground without support from both governments,” she said. “Bright has already experienced a private provider backing away from a commitment to provide high needs aged care to the town and the government needs to step up in this situation.” Dr Haines said this week’s meeting was about ensuring the ministers heard the voices of Alpine Health, Alpine Shire and local doctors, and that they

understand the situation. “This was about starting a collaborative process to get the best result for Bright and surrounds,” she said. Dr Haines commissioned research from the Parliamentary Library showing that the Federal Government has funded many similar projects across Australia, and she believes Bright deserves similar support. “Bright is the only town of its size in Victoria that doesn’t have a high needs aged care facility; the case for the Federal Government to invest is overwhelming”.

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The former nurse and rural health researcher said that the government’s funding commitments to date have been inadequate, with government spending on residential aged care less than 10 per cent of what the Aged Care Royal Commission recommended. “The Royal Commission called for $1 billion to be invested in residential aged care facilities every year,” she said. “The government has told me there is just $80 million a year for the next four years; I would hate to see towns like

Bright miss out because the government failed to deliver on the Royal Commission”. The masterplan for the redevelopment of Alpine Health in Bright includes an upgrade for the Bright Hospital, that would be funded by the Victorian Government. Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley, Attorney General and member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes, former minister for ageing James Merlino and Treasurer Tim Pallas all declined to attend the meeting.

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Community Christmas lunch shares with all By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

Producers look forward to super cattle sale SUPER SALE: Local producer Chris Dalbosco is confident his cattle will fetch a fantastic price this Friday.

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Newly-announced GROW Myrtleford community fund also to cash in THIS Friday’s special cattle sale in Myrtleford is set to be one of the biggest of the calendar year, with quality cattle expected to go for staggering prices. The sale is also a fundraising opportunity for the newlyannounced GROW Myrtleford community fund, with vendors and buyers encouraged to donate funds or stock to pour money back into the town. Spread across the town’s two main saleyards in Howell Lane and Matheson Lane, around 1800 head of local stock are set to go under the hammer, potentially seeing up to $4 million changing hands. Nutrien Ivone Agencies agent Dan Ivone said the conditions were perfect for a mammoth sale, both

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in quantity and prices. “It’s up there with one of the bigger ones we’ve had,” he said. “We’ll have 1800 head which is good, we’ll have it at both sets of saleyards at Myrtleford to fit it in. “Because we’ve got so many cows and calves, they take up a lot of room, so it’s just to accommodate them. “A lot of the older fellas are saying they haven’t seen a season like it. “Late winter - early spring it looked like it might’ve cut out, but

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now it’s looking like it’s going to run through and be green right through to mid-January now.” Local cattle producer Chris Dalbosco said the sale would be exceptionally strong, with the demand for Australian beef so high driving up prices. “The prices are going to be prices we probably haven’t seen before, they just seem to keep going up and up at the moment. “The calves I reckon probably haven’t got the weight they had last year - I’ve spoken to other farmers around the area and they’re sort of saying the same thing. “And it’s not going to matter this year, weights aren’t going to matter. “I’m going to get more than last year, and last year was a cracking

year, best prices ever, and it’s going to be better again this year. “I don’t think prices are going to drop any time soon - there might be a little bit of a correction, but I don’t think anything major for a while.” “We’re not going to complain, let’s just say that.” Mr Dalbosco said he hoped to get between $1900 - $2000 for the 110 head of stock he will bring to the sale. The Myrtleford special cattle sale kicks off this Friday from 10.30am with the sale of cows and calves and PTIC females at the Nutrien yards in Howell Lane, before moving to the Paull & Scollard Nutrien yards in Mathesons Lane for the weaners.

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MYRTLEFORD’S Community Christmas Day Lunch is returning this year, welcoming all who may be alone this Christmas. Lorraine McCarthy from the lunch committee said the volunteers were excited to host the “special event” again. “After many months of lockdowns, which hopefully are a thing of the past, we will be able to host the Community Christmas Day Lunch in Myrtleford this year,” she said. “This lunch is for those in our community who find themselves with no where to go or no one to share Christmas lunch with. “We have a very devoted group of people from our community who volunteer their time and are excited and committed to the prospect of again hosting this special event, after such a trying couple of years. “This is an offer of good food, good company and good cheer, on the day when we keep the Christ light burning and celebrate the birth of Jesus.” The lunch has a new venue this year, now to be held in St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall on Clyde Street with lunch beginning at 12.30pm on Christmas day. To book your spot, call or email Ray and Lorraine on 0429 334 447 or mccarthyrl@bigpond. com before this Friday. All attendees must be double vaccinated and show proof of vaccination on arrival. Those not vaccinated will be able to pick up a takeaway lunch and sit in the Piazza. If you need transport to get to lunch and return home, let Ray and Lorraine know when you book in; this is only for double vaccinated attendees.

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Funds to give club tools to maintain park trails By JEFF ZEUSCHNER ALPINE Cycling Club’s ongoing efforts to maintain existing and build new trails at Bright’s popular Mystic Mountain Bike Park will be bolstered by a $4500 Federal Government grant. The funds - among almost $127,000 shared between 37 volunteer groups throughout the Indi electorate - will make a significant difference for the club, according to committee member and maintenance administrator, Elsie Northey, “We’ll be able to purchase specifically made mountain bike trail tools and equipment, such as hoes and rakes, to help maintain and in some cases build new trails,” she said early Sunday morning, joined by some of the club members who are trained to carry out trail maintenance. “About 50 of our club members are trained to be trail crews. “All up the club has just over 360 members, 150 of which are juniors (under 18), and 101 of the members are female.” It’s a big job maintaining Mystic Mountain Bike Park, recognised as one of Australia’s premier mountain bike destinations with more than 50kms of trails. Infact, there are over 80 different trails of varying distances and degrees of difficulty (from beginner green to expert double black diamond) through the park. Most have been built and maintained by club members over the last 30 years - the club originally formed in March 1992 and having grown to accommodate all cycling disciplines. The land Mystic Park is located on is leased by HVP Plantations as a working pine plantation and is managed by the not-for-profit community group Alpine Community Plantations (ACP) for recreational use.

ON THE JOB: Alpine Cycling Club committee member and maintenance administrator, Elsie Northey (right), with fellow club volunteers, carrying out maintenance of some of the trails at Mystic Mountain Bike Park last Sunday. PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner ACP was formed by HVP Plantations, Alpine Shire Council, the Alpine Cycling Club, the North East Victoria Hang Gliding Club and the Bright and District Chamber of Commerce in 2013, and it has the responsibility of overseeing the governance and risk management required to formalise the mountain bike trails. While ACP employs some staff to assist with trail maintenance, much of the work still falls to Alpine Cycling Club volunteers.

HVP harvesting of pine plantations can see parts of the trail network closed for more than a year, and it is club volunteers who will help rebuild, modify or make new trails once areas can be reopened for public use. HVP is proposing to harvest from February 21 through to June 30 next year and the operation will remove the following MTB trails: Mystic Downhill; Eiger (and Eiger alt); Caros (and Caros alt); Fly by Night; Deer Stalker; TreeHugger; and Rhys’ Pieces.

Access to Shred Kelly will also be disrupted, however this trail will remain intact. ACP and the club are currently planning a range of new exciting trails to be built on Emily Spur. A masterplan for Mystic Park was recently undertaken and that will seek to guide future developments, including the ongoing evolution of trails. For more details on Alpine Cycling Club visit their website or Facebook page.

Fire Danger Period now in place for all of Alpine Shire FIRE restrictions are now in place for all of the Alpine Shire. The Fire Danger Period for the CFA’s District 24 came into effect from 1am on Monday, December 13. The CFA is urging landowners to abide by the restrictions, and for everyone to remain vigilant. It says there can be no room for complacency, particularly given the increasing risk of grass fires as plentiful ground vegetation from a wet spring cures and become a fire hazard. District 24 acting assistant chief fire officer, Carl Stibilj, said there was a zero-tolerance approach towards negligent fire behaviour, with individuals hoping to light fires required to carry a fire permit, which can be applied for by visiting firepermits.vic.gov.au. “Out-of control burn-offs and unregistered burn-offs have already caused unnecessary callouts to brigades,” he said. “You should also check and monitor weather conditions and not burn off in windy conditions or if high winds are forecast - not only on the day of your burn but for the days afterwards. “More information about burn-off restrictions specific to your area can be found by consulting your local council.” To remain updated with current fire restrictions, visit https:// www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warningsrestrictions/fire-danger-periodrestrictions, and to remain aware of what is allowed during periods of fire danger, visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ warnings-restrictions/total-firebans-and-ratings/can-i-or-cant-i.

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New Mt Beauty infrastructure is staying with original site By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE NORTH East Water is sticking with its original site on Embankment Drive to locate a new raw water offtake planned for Mt Beauty. The corporation paused the project in September following community concerns - reflected in a petition with almost 1000 signatures - surrounding the preferred site of the offtake. NEW acting managing director, Anthony Hernan, confirmed the decision on Monday this week, following a comprehensive reassessment of the proposed site locations. He said the multi-criteria assessment was developed over several months after it was determined previous site investigations were largely of a technical nature. “The assessment included several additional locations identified by the community, on top of the five sites initially considered,” Mr Hernan said. “The assessment confirmed that

STAYING PUT: The proposed site for new North East Water infrastructure in Mt Beauty will remain. the original site on Embankment Drive is the most suitable. “Its location was deemed the highest ranked based on social, environmental, technical and economic factors.

“Our board has now endorsed the report and we will go ahead with our original plan to secure Mt Beauty’s water supply with a new offtake at the Embankment Drive site.

AN Everton man has been charged with murder, following the death of a 40-year-old Wangaratta woman at a Great Alpine Road address on Monday evening last week. Ricky Williams, 43, faced Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court from police custody last Wednesday, following a serious assault which left emergency services unable to revive the woman at Everton Caravan Park at around 7pm. Police believe the pair was known to each other. No bail application was lodged by Williams, and a summary of the matters was not disclosed to the court in the first instance. Williams will return to court for committal mention into the Supreme Court on April 7 next year. Police continue to urge anyone with information or witnesses with CCTV or dash cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential online report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

“Despite a large part of the community supporting this preferred location, we know some residents may be disappointed by our decision to progress with this site. “We have already met and discussed the report with a group of key community representatives that provided valuable insight and perspective for the assessors. “We will also be holding a community drop-in session at the Mt Beauty Auditorium tomorrow from 5pm to 8pm to answer any questions about the report or project. “North East Water is committed to working with the community on the external design of the pump station required for the offtake project, as well as nearby landscaping and signage. “This feedback will be collected by further drop-in sessions planned for February 2022, as well as an online survey.” The multi-criteria assessment is available to view at www.newater. com.au/mtbeauty.

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Three years on, still no integrity commission MONDAY this week marked three years since Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the government would implement a federal integrity commission, yet Australians are still waiting for a watchdog to clean up federal politics. The government has broken its promise to Australians, and the lack of action over the past three years shows there was no real commitment to addressing corruption at the federal level. In the past three years, my Bill for an Australian Federal Integrity Commission has made significantly more progress than the government’s proposal, and I have worked to ensure it has support across the political spectrum. Since being elected in 2019, I have: z worked with constituents to develop the ‘Beechworth Principles’, a set of principles to guide a robust federal integrity commission; z delivered a petition to Parliament, calling for

legislation that meets those principles; z worked with experts to develop a Bill for the Australian Federal Integrity Commission, with robust powers and appropriate safeguards; z introduced the Bill for the Australian Federal Integrity Commission into the House of Representatives in October 2020; z delivered a letter signed by 59 prominent judges, lawyers, experts and leaders calling for the government to establish a robust integrity commission to Prime Minister Scott Morrison; z worked with Senator Rex Patrick to introduce the Bill for the Australian Federal Integrity Commission into the Senate in October 2021; z re-introduced the Bill for an Australian Federal Integrity Commission into the House of Representatives in October 2021; and z moved to suspend standing orders in the House of Representatives to debate the AFIC Bill in November, with the motion seconded by government backbencher Bridget Archer. While the majority of MPs present in the House voted in favour of the

motion, it was defeated on a technicality. I have also worked with MPs from all sides to find common ground and progress on integrity, including government backbencher John Alexander who spoke in the House of Representatives about the need for collaboration on integrity on the last sitting day of 2021. That’s what you do when you really believe in something - you do the work. In recent weeks Mr Morrison has showed his true colours on an integrity commission - we know he truly doesn’t believe politicians should be held to account for their actions. I won’t stop working until there is a real federal watchdog, with teeth, holding politicians to account. Helen Haines, Independent Federal Member for Indi

Economy expected to bounce back THE Victorian economy is expected to generate thousands of jobs in the coming months, with forecasts in last Friday’s budget update showing positive

signs ahead for the state. Victoria is on a rapid road to recovery, with economic activity expected to return quickly to the growth path forecast in the Victorian Budget 2021/22 by mid-2022. The unemployment rate is expected to average 4.5 per cent in 2021-22 - lower than forecast in the budget - and remain at that low level in 2022-23. In regional Victoria, the unemployment rate remains at a near-record low of 3.3 per cent, well below the national regional average of 4.2 per cent and half of what it was when the government came into office. The temporary setback in Victoria’s economic recovery due to the delta strain is expected to shift the peak in annual GSP growth from 202122 to 2022-23, when growth is forecast to rise to 4.5 per cent, compared to the 3.25 per cent forecast in this year’s budget. The budget update highlights the resilience and flexibility of the economy, with the Government using its balance sheet to help people and businesses through the pandemic. Tim Pallas, Victorian Treasurer

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Christmas spirit at St Mary’s raises $1400 By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE YEAR five and six students at Myrtleford’s St Mary’s Primary School last week organised a Christmas colour dress up day and fundraiser, to raise money for the St Vincent De Paul Society. The Christmas raffle raised $1400, much to the delight of students including (back, from left) Lucy Howell, Iza Montgomery, Amelia Gallo, Owen Griffiths, Harrison Wood; (front, from left) Zac Vat, Madison Rae, Maisie Fitzpatrick, Spencer Reynolds and Zakk Podubinski.

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Carols silent across shire

COVID restriction uncertainty robs communities of a little Christmas cheer

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE MULTIPLE Alpine Shire Christmas carols events have been cancelled again this year, with little time and too much uncertainty to put something together. The annual carols in Bright, Myrtleford and Mt Beauty have all been cancelled, with all organisers having difficulty due to COVID restrictions and timelines. Rotary Club of Bright president elect, Dee Hedley, said she was very disappointed to have to cancel.

“Unfortunately we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Bright Carols in the Park due to COVID restrictions,” she said. “We couldn’t guarantee gathering restrictions would be lifted enough to allow a large gathering before Christmas and by the time we knew it was too big to organise. “I’m personally very disappointed about the tough decision because it’s my baby, I love this event.” Upper Kiewa Valley Lions members were also sorry to announce their Carols by

Candlelight would not be held this year. “Hopefully 2022 will see the return of carols,” a member said. “Luckily, the Mount Beauty Community Band will be playing Christmas music on Federation Stage this Saturday at 11am so we can enjoy that.” Also in Mount Beauty on Saturday, a free outdoor twilight movie screening of family favourite Arthur Christmas will be held at the Roundabout. Bring a chair, a picnic rug, snacks, your friends and

family and some Christmas spirit for the show at 8.30pm or sunset, whichever comes first. Previews and the winning entry from Alpine Shire’s ‘Why I love Where I Live’ filmmaking competition will begin from 7.45pm. Registrations are essential at https://alpineshire.eventbrite.com.au, all eligible attendees must be fully vaccinated to attend and will be required to QR Code sign in at the event. Myrtleford Carols in the Piazza has also been cancelled.

NO CAROLS: Major carols by candlelight events aren’t happening in the Alpine Shire due to the uncertainty over COVID restrictions. PHOTO: AAP

Vaccination clinics to close over holiday break By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

READY FOR USE: Rotary Club of Bright members held a final working bee on Sunday to ensure their new water slide was ready for action this Sunday; Pictured are (from left) Rob Moore, president elect Dee Hedley, Diane Feltrin, Fraser McNaught, Jason Reid, Steve Gilliver, president Terry Gibbons and Leanne Poyner. PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner

Bright new water slide to make a splash Sunday By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE GRAB your swimmers and get in line for a turn on the Rotary Club of Bright’s brand new water slide in Bright, opening free for kids this weekend. After more than six months of hard work from all involved, the 34 year old slide has been returned to

its former glory with 30 new pieces, moulded from the original by Melbourne-based business Fibreglass Victoria, assembled at the beginning of the month. Club president elect, Dee Hedley, thanked all members and volunteers for their help with the project. “It has been a much bigger job than expected so we are so proud

of our efforts and are totally ecstaticÂ to see the project finished,” she said. “The project was not only to replace the slide but to update and better the waiting area at the top, as well as the fencing. “It has all come together brilliantly.” The club was successful in re-

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Support for local businesses, employees ALPINE Shire Council is encouraging local businesses to make the most of the Victorian Government’s Jobs Victoria Fund, which provides wage subsidies to help with employment of people who have been impacted by the COVID pandemic. Mayor Sarah Nicholas encouraged local businesses to check their eligibility to receive support. “This fund is set up to be a win-win by helping businesses with employee costs and helping people most af-

fected by the pandemic to return to the workforce or increase their hours,” she said. “If you are an employer ready to hire new staff or increase hours of existing staff, have a look at the Jobs Victoria Fund and COVID affected priority groups to see you are eligible. “Financial support like this might be a great way to get up and going again, especially for businesses gearing up for summer. “We know the past few

years have been difficult for many - from businesses navigating constantly changing requirements to community members who have lost their job or had to reduce their hours. “This fund provides a boost to help both businesses and employees get back on their feet and look to the future with optimism.” Jobs Victoria wage subsidies of up to $20,000 are now available to meet the costs associated with employing someone for 12 months.

Cr Nicholas said at least 60 per cent of jobs supported by the fund will be for women. “This reflects the significant impact the pandemic has had on the employment opportunities of women, many of whom have been juggling the responsibilities of working, home schooling, running their households and caring for dependents,” she said. “Research shows that the pandemic had an almost immediate impact on the em-

ployment of women, with women making up the majority of employees who lost their jobs in the initial stages of the pandemic. “It’s time now to support these women to get back into the workforce or to increase their employment hours, and the jobs fund is a positive step towards this goal.” To qualify for the subsidy, you must employ someone from at least one of the priority groups who have been most impacted by the pan-

demic, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people unemployed for six months or more, women aged 45 years and over, people with disability, single parents or young people aged under 25. To be eligible for a wage subsidy, jobs must be for at least 19 hours per week although an exemption is possible for an eight hour week. Learn more and apply: business.vic.gov.au/grantsand-programs/jobs-victoriafund.

Myrtleford’s own North Pole Village By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE WHEN you walk through the gates of number nine, Greens Lane in Myrtleford, it’s like stepping into a Christmas wonderland. Local lover of all things Christmas, Yvonne Arnold has gone the extra mile this year in decking her property out in multiple cheerful scenes from a classic Aussie Christmas, fairy garden, a snowy bobsleigh hill and Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem. “It all started about five years ago with just a few statues under a big tree in my backyard,” she said. “I used to love mosaics but my hands aren’t strong enough for the tools anymore so I use them for the detail here now. “Majority of the lights are solar power, the snow is mostly the insides of old cushions people have donated that I’ve just stapled to plastic sheets I painted and then I’ve used old cardboard boxes for presents, polystyrene boxes for a train and the windows and the cutout people and I’ve even got some air conditioning tubes in the trees with tinsel on them. “Each year it just grew and I kept it going because I love Christmas and so many families enjoy walking through all the different sections. “That’s what I love most about this time of year; seeing

my family all together and having fun. “My children are grown up and I’ve got grandchildren but now I’ve got another two children aged nine and 10 so I get to relive the Christmas spirit with them again.” Yvonne said she wanted to do something extra special this year, for the kids to enjoy. “I wanted to do something more as the kids have had nothing; no sleepovers, parties or camps for so long,” she said. “In the past some families come back three or four times and last year I think we easily saw a few hundred come through so I know people love it. “I have the different sections because I know LITTLE VILLAGE: Multiple shops and houses make up a north pole village in Yvonne Aronold’s back yard in Myrtleford. not everybody celebrates Christmas the same way and SPREADING I want this space to be for CHRISTMAS anyone. CHEER: “I also haven’t put a Myrtleford’s donation this year because, Yvonne again, I want it to be Arnold, accessible to everyone with no pictured pressure on money. with “In the past I’ve pulled husband funds together to donate to the Bob, has bushfire causes and similar created things. her very “I do it for the kids and they own winter love it, they really do.” wonderland The walk-through tour can for all to be accessed via the Clemens enjoy. Lane gate with parking PHOTOS: available, for those needing Leah mobility access go down AndersonGreens Lane. Byrne

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Funds flow to volunteer groups By JEFF ZEUSCHNER A NUMBER of Alpine Shire community organisations are among 37 volunteer groups throughout the Indi electorate who will share in $126,978 of federal grant funding. Indi federal independent MP Helen Haines announced the successful applicants last week, saying the grants of between $1000 to $5000 will assist organisations

to better support their volunteers to purchase small equipment, pay fuel, transport and training costs. Under the program, Alpine Cycling Club is receiving $4500 for equipment to help maintain cycling trails in Bright’s popular Mystic Park, while U3A Myrtleford and District is getting $4940 to support its growing activities. Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre has been granted $5000 to assist with training and purchase

new equipment; Champagne Club Kiewa Valley has been given $2600 to support events and travel; and Harrietville Community Hall will use its $2000 grant to purchase equipment to help clean and maintain the facility. Dr Haines called each organisation to share the good news personally and said the successful applicants were recommended to the Federal Government for funding after being assessed by a panel

of community leaders. “The past two years have been difficult for many community organisations, facing the bushfires and then COVID-19 making it more difficult to undertake their activities,” she said. “But so many groups found a way to keep going, showing just how strong the community spirit is in Indi.” Dr Haines said the grants would go a long way towards support-

ing volunteers to continue their important work in the community, in work that brings people together even after tough times. “I travel all across Indi and every time I visit a sports club, a local hall, or a community group, I am greeted by a volunteer,” she said. “Volunteers are the lifeblood of our towns and I am proud to be able to support them through these grants.”

An “absolute godsend” for Myrtleford’s growing U3A FEDERAL grant funding of almost $5000 is an “absolute godsend” for U3A Myrtleford and District. “It’s fantastic news,” enthused group secretary Jan Mock. “To get this funding, which we can be used for what we like, will make our life a lot easier...it saves us a lot of fundraising. “We will use some of the funds to buy things like urns, car fridges, tables and first aid kits that can be used for outdoor activities by our bushwalking and gardening groups, and trips away. “We might even buy a laptop computer...at present we’re using mine.” Like many groups, COVID restrictions have played havoc with Myrtleford U3A’s usual activities and routines

over the past two years, but members have relished resuming connections in term four. “It has been challenging, but we see better times ahead and look forward to offering a full program next year,” said Ms Mock. “We’ve picked up about 80 new members this year and have around 200 in total.” It’s a pretty remarkable effort from a group which only started four years ago, helped by a grant from the Alpine Shire Council. “We cater for people 50 years and over, retired or semi-retired,” explained Ms Mock. “We are all about keeping people connected and keeping them physically and mentally active.” While essentially ‘based’

ALL SMILES: Delighted with almost $5000 in federal funding to support U3A Myrtleford and District are (from left) secretary Jan Mock, president Nino Mautone and committee member Philippa Cartwright. PHOTO: Leah Anderson-Byrne at the Myrtleford Senior Citizens Centre for activities such as line dancing, cards and games, the group uses are range of locations

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RIDING FOR A CAUSE: Motorcycle riders from across the North East gathered in the grounds of The Happy Valley Hotel at Ovens for the annual Salvos toy run. PHOTOS: Naomi Singlehurst

By NAOMI SINGLEHURST AROUND 50 social motorbike riders and volunteers enjoyed a barbecue lunch with purpose, in the grounds of The Happy Valley Hotel at Ovens on Sunday. The gathering was part of the annual North East, Alpine Valleys toy run, social ride and lunch. Riders donated well over $800 this year, plus a uteload of toys, to support local families in need. Motorcyclists came from Albury and Wodonga, Yackandandah, Mudgegonga, Myrtleford, Bright and Mount Beauty. Food for the barbecue was donated by the Star Hotel in Yackandandah, while the Happy Valley Hotel at Ovens donated cash and use of its grounds. The toy run delivers toys and cash every year to be distributed in the community by The Salvation Army Beechworth.

SUCH GENEROSITY: Beechworth-based Salvation Army Captain Pauline Middleton was overhwlemed with the donation of toy to support local families. It began in the 1990s as an initiative of a Bright-based Ulysses social motorcycle club, and has continued as an annual event, open to all interested social riders. Trevor Botting - who coorganised the event with Stump Hogg - said the riders enjoy the event as a social day, but also with the knowl-

edge that the gifts and funds will bring joy to kids and parents who are struggling. “It really is just so important to bring smiles to kids and parents who might be having a tough time this Christmas,” he said. “We know that even a small gift can make a difference.”

COOKING UP A STORM: Co-organiser Trevor Botting was on barbecue duties to help feed the large turnout.

Beechworth-based Salvation Army Captain Pauline Middleton said that a team of Salvos volunteers will begin distributing gifts, food and vouchers to families in need from around the Alpine and Indigo shires this week. With a broad smile, but wiping away a tear, Pauline

said, “I don’t think these riders fully understand how much this will mean to so many people”. “Their generosity really knocks our socks off,” she said. “We don’t know yet how many more people needing help this year, but the complexity of the struggles many

people are facing, after fires, COVID-19 lockdowns and more, has definitely grown. “Rental accommodation in the area is now so hard to find and rental costs have risen by over 30 per cent in the past year. “There are so many people locally affected by suicide and other loss of loved ones, people who have lost jobs, families struggling with physical and mental illness. “If you go through the local valleys there are also businesses that closed down and never reopened.” Pauline thanked the riders and closed by saying she hoped God would bless them all with joy and peace over the Christmas break. “We all need extra joy and peace,” she said to the gathered riders. “Your help means so much. We see a lot of smiles at Christmas time, but we also see a lot of tears.”

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BETTER BOATING: Soon it’ll be easier than ever to get your boat out on Lake Buffalo, with $250,000 worth of improvements on its way to the lake.

Lake Buffalo boating infrastructure upgrade

BOAT ramp improvements at Lake Buffalo are among priorities contained within the State Government’s Victorian Recreational Boating Strategy, released last week. The strategy sets the vision for boating investment and infrastructure in Victoria until 2030. It is the first-of-its-kind, with Better Boating Victoria leading the development in a co-design process with boating stakeholders over the past year. Guiding government investment in improving recreational boating, the strategy outlines priorities identified by boaters through extensive consultation,

including drop-in sessions at key boating locations. A ministerial roundtable was also created to inform the strategy and included industry leaders. At Lake Buffalo, $250,000 in funding will go towards redeveloping parking, providing additional trailer spaces, and progressing improvements to the boat ramp. This includes re-enforcing the foreshore area to protect the ramp from erosion and ensuring boats can be moored around the ramp. On the Ovens River, funding will help develop upgrade plans

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for ramps and carparks at Cameron’s Bend, Boorhaman North Reserve and Peechelba. Future improvements have also been identified as priorities at several locations along the Murray and Mitta Mitta rivers. Underpinned by the strategy, annual action plans will allocate the yearly investment from the Better Boating Fund. This fund was established in 2021 to put recreational boating registration and licence fees to work and is reinvesting a record $33 million this financial year into projects and programs to make boating even better. Better Boating Victoria will

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WITH the summer holidays approaching Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is reminding people visiting the region’s lakes, dams and reservoirs to stay safe on the water. Recent rainfall means many of the storages in the region, such as Lake Buffalo, are in great condition for recreational users. However, with an influx of visitors expected, it is particularly important that people make good decisions on and around the water. GMW water storage services acting general manager Scott Wikman encouraged people visiting storages to plan ahead and ensure they are familiar with the rules. “We’re looking for people to make smart choices so that everyone visiting our storages enjoys their time and returns home safe,” he said. “When visiting, be sure to stay safe at all times by following the rules for safe boating, including following speed restrictions and wearing a lifejacket. “Any temporary speed restrictions are signposted at public boat ramps. “At all other times you should travel at a safe speed for the water level and conditions.” GMW’s Water Smarts campaign highlights the seven most common risks and hazards when boating and swimming at our water storages. These are: 1. Be throttle smart - stick to a safe speed; 2. Be jacket smart - wear your lifejacket; 3. Be mate smart - always take a mate; 4. Be conditions smart - check the weather and water levels; 5. Be alcohol smart - don’t drink on the water; 6. Be hazards smart - be aware of submerged rocks, sandbars, trees, shallow water and debris; 7. Be dive smart - never jump from dam walls or ledges.

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GREAT NAME: Jacob Spiker, pictured with Crackpot One, won naming rights for the tree.

Group effort celebrated THE beautiful mosaic tree at Myrtleford P-12 College was officially unveiled last month with the Crackpots congratulated on their work. Students and staff gathered at the tree, with student Jacob Spiker winning naming rights of the artwork ti-

tling it ‘The Tree of Harmony and Friendship’. Teacher Kit Cartwright also got the “surprise of her life” when the Crackpots unveiled a mosaic self portrait of her that year two student Marley Marley Paahi had created. Designed to reflect on the

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LOCAL residents Mandy and Sian Van Gastel have created the “Insect Fly-in, Fly-out Hotel” that now sits firmly on their garden fence. An insect hotel, also known as a bug hotel, is a man made structure created to provide shelter for insects. It consists of different sections that provide the insects with nesting facilities, particularly during winter, providing a healthy habitat for the garden and its visitors. Insects play an important roll in pollination, so it’s not just bees, but many others as well. The ‘rooms’ in the hotel have different types of wood and plant life, such a hardwood with holes drilled in it which attracts a variety of native bees, and pine cones which welcome lady bugs. Other materials are gum nuts, prunings, sticks, straw, broken tiles, and old pieces of hardwood. Mandy and Sian are a very creative pair that have turned their gardens into a beautiful space for themselves and visitors. They work for the Albury Council - Mandy as an events officer, and Sian is a civil engineer.

VACANCY: Mandy Van Gastel with the “Insect Fly-in, Fly-out Hotel” that sits on the garden fence. THE working bee at the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre have done a fantastic paint job on the building, which is now a lovely shade of pale aqua with white trims - perfect for the coming warmer months. The most exciting part of this project will be ‘The Mural’, that will surround the building. There will be many artists working on the mural, guided by well known artist Tom Lawler. The money for this project came

from a grant given by the Alpine Shire. This facility is second to none, thanks to the board and management at the centre, headed up by Trish Wippell (nee Dixon), along with the many volunteers. I cannot leave out the gardeners, who give their time maintaining the surrounding beautiful courtyard rose garden, along with the many citrus trees and herbs even some vegetables are grown there.

VOLUNTEERS AT WORK: Having a short spell from working bee duties at the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre are (from left to right) Greg and Trish Wippell, Virginia Vindin-Price, John Hobday, Kitty Vigo, Penny Goebel, Eric Napier (kneeling) and Fran Hobday. The cafe gives the many volunteers an opportunity to work on their hospitality skills, including waiting on tables, kitchen hand, and barista work. The Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre will be closed from December 18 until January 10. One of the many services they provide at the centre is Centrelink, so it remains open open week days from 10 til 12 for Centrelink business only, except public holidays.

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IMMERSIVE: Local students have created a 3D walk through tour of the Bogong area.

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By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE AN innovative new project for 2021, The Future Wild, has seen students from Beechworth and Tallangatta Secondary Colleges creating a speculative universe on the future of wilderness, set in both the Bogong High Plains and Bogong Village areas in the year 2050. Hosted by Outdoor School Bogong, students projected their imaginations to 2050 and, after engaging with wilderness as part of the Future Makers program, generated creative writing for the immersive 3D walk through platform. Tallangatta Secondary College year nine student Isla Kirk said the programs were “amazing opportunities”.

“They really opened my eyes to the world,” she said. “Working with Craig (Dent) and his vision and ideas was a great learning experience and then getting to go out and enjoy the beautiful environment in person was just the cherry on the top.” Fellow year nine student Cody Craig said the Bogong area was “absolutely amazing”. “I believe everyone should get the chance to experience habitat and nature,” he said. “Being out in the beautiful world was incredible; the landscape, the animals and the fresh air. “The Future Wild 3D gives everyone the opportunity to experience the natural world.” This project is funded

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Joanne Muvaney How long have you lived in the area? I was born and raised here, attended the local schools, left in 1989 to go and work in Melbourne as a law clerk, and in marketing. I returned to Mt Beauty in 2018. What do you like about the place? The changing seasons, as they are very distinct. My favourite is winter. I like to sit by an open wood fire. Summer is good for swimming in the sweet water of the Kiewa River. Would you like to see any changes or additions? I would like, and think it’s necessary, to see a toilet block

How long have you lived in the area? My family on both my parents’ sides moved to the area in the gold mining days in the mid 1800s. I was born in the Bright Hospital, attend Bright P-12 College and have lived and worked in Bright my entire life, apart from a short stint in Wangaratta. What are your hobbies and interests? My family own a cattle farm in Harrietville and I enjoy getting out there and helping with the everyday task as much as I can. My other passions are anything outdoors, exploring the surrounding hills on my horse, bushwalking, camping, fishing and my little veggie garden. What do you like about the area? I love the diverse scenery the area

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How long have you lived in the area? All my life (minus 10 years). What do you do? I am the principal/director of Ray White Myrtleford. What are your hobbies and interests? My family, walking the dog in the mornings, good food, wine and great company. What do you like about the area? The variety - we are very lucky around here. Where would you take visitors coming here? Mt Buffalo is a short drive and has so much to see. Eurobin Falls is a must. Is there anything you would change about the area? Re-zoning of some farming land so it will open up for some lifestyle blocks.

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Christmas in Porepunkah By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE THE team at the Porepunkah Opportunity Shop wished all a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year last month with a community barbecue. Volunteer Katarina Chalwell said it’s been “quite a ride” over the last two years. “Yet again we were faced with the decision to cancel the Porepunkah Community Christmas Party for a second year running,” she said. “This year, we as a team decided that we would host a Christmas barbecue and share some joy by gifting a Christmas bag to all residents within the Porepunkah area as a way of giving back.

“In order to put together the amazing goodies bag, we were very fortunate to link arms with some generous local businesses and are forever grateful and thankful to each and every one of them. “We wish to thank all the visitors and donators we have had into the op shop since we opened five years ago. “Without the community spirit and kind hearts, we would not be where we are today. “We have a bunch of amazing volunteers who pour their heart and soul into making the shop a place to want to visit and we are forever grateful for their in-

credible hard work and determination.” With this collaborative effort over the years the group have given back with community christmas parties, free sausage sizzles, sponsorship of the primary school fete, sponsorship of Bright Soccer Club gala day, the annual year six scholarship award and annual donation to the Albury Border Oncology Centre. “We have some further ideas being discussed on how these funds can be filtered back into the community and we welcome all ideas,” Katarina said. Email kat_chalwell@hotmail.com or call 0417424119 to share yours.

FESTIVE CHEER: Porepunkah Opportunity Shop volunteers including (from left) Emily Hughes, Hanna Sheehan, Jill Griffiths, John Davie, Olga Meyland, Katarina Chalwell and Lorraine Hughes have been spreading the festive cheer.

Farmer’s market to have special visitor By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

GREAT NIGHT: Lena Tomaino, Jessie Terteci, Fr Tony Shallue and Mary Tomaino enjoyed the first summer series event on Saturday, December 4. PHOTO: Jenny Zamperoni

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By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE MYRTLEFORD’S Summer Series of live and free entertainment in the Piazza on Saturday evening is proving a winner. More than 100 people sat back and relaxed, taking in the wonderful entertainment last Saturday, from 6pm to 8.30pm. The third event of the series will be held this Saturday and is a double header with Tahlia Brain opening followed by local legends Terry and Sooz. Chairs and umbrellas are provided with a gold coin donation appreciated. To keep up to date, go to the Facebook page myrtlefordsummerseries.

HO HO HO: Santa (Barry Fullwood) is set to visit the Myrtleford Farmer’s Market this Friday evening. PHOTO: Leah Anderson-Byrne

MYTLEFORD Farmer’s Market has a very special guest coming to have a look at the 30 stalls this Friday evening. Santa Claus himself will be showing up at the Twilight Christmas market on December 17. Market co-organiser Kerry Murphy said it’s set to be “chock full”. “We’ve got the maximum number of stalls with more food on offer, Santa will bring treats for the kids as well as some for our fourlegged friends,” she said. “Thanks to a substantial grant from the Commonwealth/ State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement

we were able to see Santa return after he missed last year, plus we’ve got a great band coming along, Christmas biscuits for the kids to decorate, a mocktail and mojito bar and some special artisans alongside most of our regulars. “Everyone is invited; we don’t need to check vaccination status, but you do have to QR code in and socially distance. “I’m so happy to see Santa back and have this wonderful community celebration during a more normal Christmas.” The market will be held in the piazza from 5-8pm with a gold coin donation for entry appreciated.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From all of us at AGL, we wish you a safe and happy festive season. To support our Mount Beauty and Upper Kiewa Valley community, AGL has donated over $50,000 toward local community -run initiatives through our AGL Hydro Community Fund. We're proud to support initiatives such as the purchase of a sit-ski for Disability Wintersports Australia, the Mount Beauty Illumination Project, a new composter for Outdoor School Bogong, an Outdoor Education Program for the secondary college, and a roof upgrade at the Neighbourhood Centre. Congratulations to all the successful applicants! For Christmas this year, we're also keeping our spend local by giving away hampers to our people based at Mount Beauty. We've spent over $8,000 on local gift cards and produce to help support the terrific businesses that make our community so special.

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Friendly volunteers support libraries LOCAL Friends of the Library groups are calling for new members to join their activities and support the Myrtleford and Bright libraries. The groups are volunteer run and put together fundraising programs and book

sales, support visiting authors, provide materials for school holiday activities, magazine subscriptions for the library collection and purchase equipment and furniture for library users. They also hold a seniors group on the third

Friday of every month. The group said they would love some new members to help share the workload and keep it going strong. To get involved, contact the libraries on (03) 5755 1540 for Bright and (03) 5751 1591 for Myrtleford.

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State, local RSL members lay wreath of remembrance By NATHAN DE VRIES A WREATH commending a Victorian Cross winning seaman in World War II was recently laid in Myrtleford, as state RSL members visited the town. RSL Victoria interim CEO Brian Cairns, RSL Victoria state senior vice president Des Callaghan, and chief of Veteran’s Affairs Adam ‘Buzz’ Lawson were in the area to visit the site of the upcoming Tim Fischer AC Veterans and Families’ Wellbeing Centre in Wodonga and, at the invitation of the Myrtleford RSL sub-branch, dropped by for a wreath laying and small luncheon event. The wreath was for Ordinary Seaman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheehan, who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his efforts saving the lives of fellow crewmates during the sinking of his ship, the Armidale. The Armidale was attacked by Japanese forces on December 1, 1942, and although suffering injuries in his back and legs, Sheehan freed a life raft and fired the ship’s guns at the Japanese aircraft assaulting

WREATH: Myrtleford RSL subbranch president Bryan Meehan (right) and secretary John Twyford lay a wreath for ‘Teddy’ Sheehan VC. HONOURED: RSL Victoria interim CEO Brian Cairns (right) and senior vce president Des Callaghan pay their respects at the Myrtleford cenotaph.

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their families with much needed support and assist them in becoming resilient. On his departure from the sub branch following the luncheon, Mr Cairns expressed his thanks. “Today has allowed me to reflect on just how good the country hospitality is - look at this food, for example,” he said. “It is evident from the

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Red tape stops regional progress NATIONALS MP for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, believes the Victorian Government is still not doing enough when it comes to resolving the massive housing shortage in the Ovens Valley electorate and other areas of regional Victoria. Mr McCurdy raised his concern in parliament last week. “In regional centres like Wangaratta there is a hold-up of available land

Bright, Myrtleford among communities being impacted: MP to subdivide because of the Victorian Government’s redtape issues that have been compounded for North East Water,” he said. “Coming out of COVID, the index developed by the regional Australia Institute reflects a 35 increase increase of people wanting to move to the regions, but there are simply no homes left to rent or buy and there

is very little land available for new home building. “Now the Rural City of Wangaratta cannot capitalise on the huge expansion into regional Victoria. “This has also been an issue for Bright and Whitfield where nearly 100 per cent of homes are sold to Airbnb’s, which despite being terrific for tourism, this becomes a huge

impediment for staff when they cannot find their own accommodation. “In other towns like Cobram and Myrtleford it is Victorian taxes that are stifling the growth. “Forty-two per cent of the cost of building a home is taxes. “This is unacceptable and makes it practically impossible for individuals to make

WHAT A CROWD: Residents of Bright’s Hawthorn Village were delighted by the live music of Rodney Vincent last Wednesday.

the transition from renting to home ownership. “I was recently contacted by a local resident from Tungamah who said the Victorian Government must work with the banking fraternity to assist this sector engage with first time homeowners and make their dreams of home ownership a reality. “We have many people

renting who can support loan repayments on a home, but the Victorian Labor Government has red tape at an all-time high, making any attempts at this transition impossible. “It must be acknowledged by the Andrews Labor Government, and it must be addressed now. “I urge the Victorian Government to cut taxes and cut red tape to open up home ownership for Victorians.”

ENCORE: Rodney Vincent on stage at Hawthorn Village.

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Lifestyle and space - 5710m2 LOCATED within the Boorhaman township is the opportunity for country living all within 18 kms to Wangaratta. This custom-built home was constructed with an emphasis on lifestyle, comfort, and functionality for family living. The custom kitchen has been designed with breakfast bar, 900mm upright gas stove, SMEG dishwasher along with additional butler’s pantry with sink and storage.

Four bedrooms with two bathrooms, this home offers a master suite with a spacious walk-in robe and the ensuite. Three guest bedrooms all contain walkin robes and share the main bathroom with separate shower and freestanding bath. Open plan living, kitchen and dining with a second living area provide a space away complete with projector and wall mounted screen.

An expansive alfresco and pergola area overlooks the gorgeous inground pool. Shed is complete with power, conƬȸƺɎƺ ˢȒȒȸ ƏȇƳ ‫ א‬ȸȒǼǼƺȸ ƳȒȒȸɀ ƏȇƳ ¨ ƳȒȒȸɀِ ‫ א‬ȸƏǣȇɯƏɎƺȸ ɎƏȇǸɀً ƫȒȸƺً ³ȒǼƏȸ ɀɵɀɎƺȅ ƬȒȇɀǣɀɎǣȇǕ Ȓǔ ‫ גא‬ȵƏȇƺǼɀً ǣȸȸǣǕƏɎǣȒȇ to gardens, landscaped, fully secure yard, chicken pen and raised vegetable gardens.

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WEB ID 3458307

Regional Trophy Investment 84 Reid Street, Wangaratta • Leased to Provincial Home Living with 32 stores across Australia • Immaculately presented store adjacent to iconic Co Store • Arguably the best retail address in the Rural City of Wangaratta • Annual rental of $133,178 ex GST with annual 3% increases

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WEB ID 3456506

34 Hallett Crescent • Well maintained 3 bedroom home on 627m2 approx. allotment • The property consists of two living areas • Split system & gas wall furnace covers heating & cooling • Low maintenance garden / lawn areas • Covered decked & concrete entertaining area • Large shed/workshop with concrete ﬂoor

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WEB ID 3455834

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• Located in a quiet West End Street close to schools, playgrounds & the Muntz Street shopping strip • Versatile ﬂoor plan offering 3 bedrooms plus home ofﬁce/nursery or second living space • Set on a generous 676m2 allotment with secure North facing backyard • Large lounge room with ceiling fan

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Packing hacks that make moving house a little easier Written by | realestateview.com.au in buying I’VE helped many families unpack and set up their new homes and one thing that often prolongs this stage is the way in which things are packed beforehand. So when my family and I recently ȅȒɮƺƳ ƏǔɎƺȸ ƫɖɵǣȇǕ Ȓɖȸ ˡȸɀɎ ǝȒȅƺً I made sure to apply all the lessons ǼƺƏȸȇƺƳ ƏǼȒȇǕ Ɏǝƺ ɯƏɵً ƏȇƳ X ȵȸȒȅǣɀƺ it made a huge difference. Here are some of the key learnings which I hope will help make your next move a smooth one too. Declutter before you start packing This is probably the most important ɀɎƏǕƺ ǣȇ Ɏǝƺ ȵȸȒƬƺɀɀِ X ȅƺƏȇً Ǽƺɀɀ ɀɎɖǔǔ means less to pack right? It’s important to think about the space in your new home and how your current be-

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the room and contents is a must. A black marker on the box isn’t always clear for removalists and things can easily end up in the wrong room. zƺɴɎ ɎǝǣȇǕ ɵȒɖ ǸȇȒɯً ɵȒɖ Əȸƺ Ƴƺɀperate for a coffee and your mugs are nowhere to be found. Clearly labelled boxes mean everything ends up in the right place and unpacking is a whole lot easier. If you want to take things one step ǔɖȸɎǝƺȸً ƏƳƳ ‫ٹ‬Ɏǝǣɀ ɯƏɵ ɖȵ‫ ٺ‬ƏȇƳ ‫ٹ‬ǔȸƏǕǣǼƺ‫ ٺ‬ stickers for extra caution. Edel Beattie is founder of The Happy Organiser and has a creative knack for crafting beautifully organised spaces to help others reclaim happiness in their homes.

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Wangaratta 49 Brodie Street

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Suitably Located Red Brick

Perfect Family living and Location

For Sale $310,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR23368 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $405,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR23732 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $410,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR23748 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale $555,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR23832 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

Paul Reid M 0417 537 520

Joe McKenzie M 0423 655 179

530m2

Paul Reid M 0417 537 520

Harcourts Wangaratta

FOR SALE

Wangaratta 28 Sarakos Circuit

Danial Siperki M 0400 027 473

Harcourts Wangaratta

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Wangaratta 50 Green Street 674m2

775m2

Solid Three Bedroom Home

678m2

653m2

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Wangaratta 352 Great Alpine Road 2.69 Ac

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Boorhaman 1592 Boorhaman 5170m2

New Baltimore Estate Home

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For Sale $865,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR23742 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

For Sale Contact Agent View $999,000 www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LWR23736 Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

Danial Siperki M 0400 027 473

Harcourts Wangaratta

Wangaratta 1021 Warby Range Road

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Joe McKenzie M 0423 655 179

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$1,900,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/ LWR23826

$1,020,000 View by appointment, www.wangaratta.nutrienharcourts.com.au/ LWR23775

Hugh Amery M 0487 777 311

Joe McKenzie M 0423 655 179

Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

Springhurst 671 Cluggs Road Gentle Undulation, Bush, Grazing, Springs, Home and Shedding 198 Ha - 491 Ac

Danial Siperki M 0400 027 473

Nutrien Harcourts Wangaratta

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$1,450,000 Joe McKenzie M 0423 655 179

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DECEMBER 10 - 16 | 2021

ROAD TEST: ISUZU D-MAX X-TERRAIN Ŷ ALL GROWN UP: Isuzu’s D-Max has really come of age.

By CHRIS RILEY THE X-Terrain is the hero of the Isuzu DMax utility range. Bigger, bolder and ballsier, it’s right up there with the best of Aussie 4x4 utes. New D-Max is a big step forward from the previous model, more refined, better equipped and with an upmarket feel. It’s now one of the safest 4x4 utes on the road too, with a five-star crash rating and full array of driver assistance systems. STYLING D-Max is priced from $29,990 for the no frills, tradesman special. But X-Terrain with all the bells and whistles will set you back more than twice that figure, at $63,900 plus onroads. That’s a hefty increase on the launch price of the ute which was $58,990 driveaway back in August 2020. INTERIOR The X-Terrain seats five with storage under the flip up rear seats and Isofix and top-tether points for both outboard seats in the back. Rear legroom is not, however, what we’d call generous and it would be a crush with three adults back there. Inside you’ll find leather and two-zone climate air, with rear air vents, tilt and reach adjust steering wheel, push-button start and walk away auto locking. There’s an 8-way power adjust driver’s seat, power driver lumbar adjustment, power windows with one-touch up/down driver’s window, adaptive cruise control, auto lights and wipers, auto high beam, storage space under rear flip up seats, and a power outlet in the lower instrument panel.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS Isuzu X-Terrain gets a tried and true 3.0-litre diesel, with a six-speed “Rev-Tronic” auto transmission that has manual sequential mode. The upgraded 3.0-litre turbo diesel puts out 140kW of power at 3600rpm and 450Nm of torque from 1600 to 2600 rpm -- 10kW and 20Nm more than before. The torque band is ﬁve times wider and more usable than its predecessor -- with 400Nm on tap from 1400 through to 3250 rpm. The engine features new internals, highpressure direct injection and a more efficient electronically controlled Variable Geometry System (VGS) Turbocharger. The X-Terrain is available only with a 6-speed auto, with part-time four-wheel drive and high and low range gearing. DRIVING With less noise and vibration, it has a smooth turbine-like feel doesn’t sound as truck-like as before, making it more family friendly. It’s long at more than 5.3 metres and has a turning circle of 12.5 metres, which can make it a handful in car parks. But at least the reverse camera in this model acquires dynamic, coloured guidelines which gives what you are seeing some perspective. Having said that, the camera seems to paint a very different picture to the exterior mirrors which suggest obstacles are much closer. Which one do you trust? I guess experience will provide the answer to that one. The X-Terrain sits on 18-inch alloy wheels, with 265/60 series rubber and has 240mm of ground clearance, with steel underbody pro-

tection, an electronic rear diff lock and wading depth of 800mm. With a rotary selector switch, high range four-wheel drive can be engaged on the fly up to 100km/h, but low range requires a stop and change to neutral. The diff lock is only available in low-range and limited to 28km/h, but that gives plenty of leeway. It’s fitted with gas shocks and softer, rear leaf springs, but ride quality is still on the firm side, and unexpected potholes and speed humps can jostle occupants. Steering is light at low speeds but not as precise as a car at speed and you could find yourself reeling it in if you get to a corner and haven’t been paying attention. Like most utes it also has rear drum brakes. This model can carry a 970kg payload, with a tub that measures 1570 x 1530mm and 490mm deep, with an overhead sports bar and lockable roller-style tonneau cover. The cover goes with the territory but compromises the usable space and can be tricky to lock and unlock until you know the trick. A tether strap is provided to retrieve the cover, but if you toss it in, you’ll need to climb in and retrieve the strap before you can close the thing. The tub itself is fitted with a protective liner, but lacks a 12-volt outlet and comes with only two tie-down points. X-Terrain can also tow a 3500kg braked load, with a maximum tow ball rating of 350kg and comes with trailer sway control. The large 9.0-inch touchscreen looks impressive, underlined by a line of control switches and in this model, you get to use the whole of the architecture -- but a physical

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE There are 17 variants in the D-MAX range. 2WD Cab Chassis models start at $31,200 for a 1.9 SX Single Cab to $41,700 (3.0 SX Crew Cab). 4WD Cab Chassis from $41,200 (3.0 SX Single Cab) to $58,200 (3.0 LS-U Crew Cab). 2WD Utes from $42,900 (3.0 SX Crew Cab) to $51,400 (3.0 LS-U Crew Cab) 4WD Utes from $50,900 (3.0 SX Crew Cab) to $65,900 (3.0 X-Terrain Crew Cab). SPECIFICATIONS: Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain 4x4 dual cab utility, 6sp Auto

volume control would be nice. With a 76-litre fuel tank, fuel consumption is a claimed 8.0L/100km. We were getting a steady 9.0L/100km. D-Max is covered by a 6-year/150,000km warranty, with 7-year roadside assistance and 7-year capped price servicing. SUMMING UP But X-Terrain is big and boofy with plenty of black bits and a tub that’s ready for action. New D-Max is a big step forward from the previous model, with a more reﬁned drivetrain, an upmarket feel and longer equipment list. It’s always been a solid, if unremarkable choice, but a no brainer in terms of getting a name brand at a bargain price. With this release, however, the gap has narrowed considerably -- so you need to do your homework.

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MYRTLEFORD’S residential real estate boom is continuing, with houses being snatched up after very little time on the market. Ray White Myrtleford principal Sandra Dondio said the town’s median house price at the moment is $575,000 for a medium house price. “Everything gets listed and then before you know it it’s under offer,” she said. “We’ve got a lot of buyers wanting to get to Myrtleford, we just don’t have the properties for them.

“For the first home buyers, it’s definitely going to be tough for them because a small three bedroom, one bathroom home is going for that $450,000 - $500,000,” Ms Dondio said. “If you buy an established home you only get the stamp duty exemption, but if you buy a vacant lot and build, you can get $20,000. “If you have to do excavation work or something like that, it

“It’s a mixture, I just sold a property in Elgin Street and they were all local buyers who put offers in,” she said, noting there was certainly interest for Bright because of the even higher prices for properties. With houses in the area going quickly for a decent sum, concerns abound about locals, especially those looking to buy their first home, being priced out of the market if the prices continue to steadily climb.

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“Prices have definitely gone up in the last six months.” Ms Dondio said both locals looking to set down roots as well as people moving to town were trying to secure real estate in Myrtleford, but competition was fierce.

goes very quickly.” Despite the high prices some properties are fetching, there are indicators the market may have hit its peak. Ms Dondio said she had seen some properties reduce their pricing. “That’s probably telling you that the market is slowing down,” she said. “The buyers are being more cautious and the banks are really tough at the moment, depending on what they value the properties at.”

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ON behalf of all Bright’s old volunteer ambulance drivers, I’d like to thank all those who helped to compile and print ‘Foot To The Floor’, the recently published collection of memories of all sorts of adventures and achievements in the ambulance.

It was the volunteer drivers of the 1950s, 60s and 70s who laid the foundations for the ambulance service that we all enjoy today. From absolutely nothing they raised the money to purchase Contact us on (03) 5731 3308 or e-mail a secondhand ambulance edit.timesobserver@nemedia.com .au and operate it on an entirely voluntary basis for 30 accidentfree years. It was a fine example of the WORD 14142 tireless community spirit that made so many little bush towns so strong in those days. Driving the old V8 Customline was no picnic, that’s for sure, and a thankless task in many Government Services Minister of integrity practised by ways. President Alison Grant and Danny Pearson MP to review professional journalists. But they did it in style. the women of Zonta continue to and boost State Government My constituents value their And their stories are told campaign for important rights advertising in regional and rural local media. with a mixture of dry humour for women and young girls. media. Our government should and quiet pride, amongst all the Without the efforts of clubs The government believes value it, too, not just for carnage and tragedy. like Zonta, issues of great regional communities sharing important news but by Reading them, it’s hard not to importance such as violence should have equal access to advertising with publishers and reflect on how much better we against women would not government communications. broadcasters. have things today, and also on be given the attention they Government advertising in Reinvesting tax dollars in some of that independent spirit deserve, especially during local media like this newspaper this way can help keep our that’s been lost along the way. COVID; a time where sadly we promotes public awareness Across 6 communities’ connected to True to style, the volunteers ACROSS 4 Echo-sounding equiphave seen family violence rates of important information and important wanted 1 Assumed name local all proceeds content and from the ment drastically increase. other opportunities such as local context. book to go the Bright Hospital. 5 Knight’s title 5 Become established The Wangaratta Zonta grant programs. Tania Maxwell MP, Derryn Club 9 Tree trunk We printed 400 copies and 6 Rest have done and continue The Victorian Government Hinch’s Justice Party Member with all but 30 sold, we now 10 Select group 7 Melodies to do an amazing in 2019-20 spent almost $59 12 Heathen have well over $4000 in the bank for Northern Victoria only promoting job at not 8 Blaming million on non-digital media voices for 13 Drunkard to give to the hospital. 11 Letting contract victims of family violence, but advertising. 14 Old sailor If we can sell the last 30, we 16 Rushing about wildly educating and inspiring young Of this, $9.5m was 15 Fertile spot will have over $5000. 17 Discharge women. spent on print, radio and 16 Allude At $30, it’s the perfect 19 Probability I look forward to catching up outdoor advertising in our 18 Diminution Christmas present for anyone 21 Ill-mannered with Wangaratta’s Zonta Club regions, slightly more than 20 Parched who loves the stories of Bright 22 Make fast a vessel and hearing how this year’s the government’s 15 per 21 Saviour I’M encouraging people to in days gone by. 24 Yields fundraising efforts have gone cent minimum advertising 23 Goes before support Wangaratta’s Zonta Club It’s still available at Crispy’s 25 Made level and again encourage local expenditure commitment to 27 Lacerated by taking part in its annual 16 days Hardware, the Bright Bookshop, 26 Effaced residents to donate to a very regional media every year. 29 Eternally of activism campaign by saying no the Bright Op Shop and the 27 Monarch’s seat worthy But cause,. it’s a threshold that’s 30 Indicate indifference to violence against women. Myrtleford Newsagency. 28 Steal cattle If you or anyone you know is ridiculously low given the 31 Open space in a wood 30 Member ‘Zonta says no to violence There will definitely be of flower experiencing family violence breadth and diversity of 33 Declare to be true against women’ is a worldwide no reprint so don’t miss calyx and needs support, please regional Victoria where there’s 34 Tears campaign that runs for 16 out on this unique bit of 32 Operatic air contact one of the below strong community reliance on 35 Harbour towns days and strives to eliminate Bright memorabilia and the support services immediately: trusted, locally-reported news. 36 Unmusical sound violence against women on opportunity to help the hospital Ƕ Ʀƭƥƥ Regional media provide vital 37 Dash both a regional, national and along at the same time. Ƕ )/- " $)./ $*' ) information in natural disasters SOLUTION42 38 Failure international scale. 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By RYAN MALCOLM Restrictions are set to be grass fires in the north and enacted in Alpine, Indigo, west of the state,” he said. FIRE restrictions for all of Towong, Wodonga, Falls “Once again we’ve had the Alpine Shire will begin Creek and Hotham regions. plenty of winter and spring next week. District 24 acting assistant rainfall and now as the grass The CFA has announced chief fire officer, Carl Stibilj, and bush rapidly dry out in the Fire Danger Period for said rainfall had left the re- the North East of the state, District 24 will come into ef- gion rife with fuel heading with the warmer weather, fect from 1am on Monday, into the warmer months. increased yield and potenDecember 13, amid con“Conditions through the tial fuel will mean the fire cerns the region could be last fire season were simi- potential is heightened. susceptible to grassfires in lar to what we’re expecting “Property owners, farmthe wake of unseasonable this year, and during those ers and members of the pubspring rain. months we saw significant lic still have time to reduce

fuel loads in these areas to ensure if a fire does break out; it has less chance of taking hold or spreading.” D24 acting A/CFO Stibilj said December 13 would mark the beginning of a zero-tolerance approach towards negligent fire behaviour, with individuals hoping to light fires required to carry a fire permit, which can be applied for by visiting firepermits.vic.gov.au.

“Out-of control burn-offs and unregistered burn-offs have already caused unnecessary callouts to brigades,” he said. “You should also check and monitor weather conditions and not burn off in windy conditions or if high winds are forecast - not only on the day of your burn but for the days afterwards. “More information about burn-off restrictions specific

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CFA Ovens Valley group leader Michael Freudenstein is urging everyone to stay vigilant this summer. He said while grass may be green at present throughout much of the Alpine Shire after

the wet spring, it will start to cure with the warmer weather. Mr Freudenstein said some parts of District 24 were already seeing curing in 70 to 80 per cent of vegetation, whereas it was closer to 20-25 per cent in the Alpine Shire, due to its location and higher rainfall.

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meant slashing of long grass along many roads had been delayed. He said landowners still had time to clean up around their properties prior to the fire restrictions coming in but they needed to do so in a safe and responsible manner, being mindful of prevailing conditions.

THE fire danger period is also set to be closely watched by members of Victoria Police, who last week launched Operation Safeguard in an effort to monitor fire risk and reduce instances of arson and recklessly lit fires. Last financial year, 21 offences of recklessly causing a bushfire and 12 offences for intentionally causing a bushfire were recorded across the state, a record which was of considerable concern to assistant commissioner state emergencies and support command Michael Grainger. “Now is not the time to be complacent - summer in Victoria means the risk of fire is imminent - in hot, dry and windy conditions, fires can start quickly, are fastmoving and can have devastating impacts,” he said. “While we do have people deliberately lighting fires in the community, what is of concern is the number of recklessly lit fires in recent years - we will be targeting those people who engage in reckless behaviour. “Preventing bushfires is everyone’s responsibility - we’re asking the community to be mindful of their activities during the summer period and act responsibly - it could be your actions that result in a devastating bushfire, causing loss of life and property. “Police will investigate and take action to catch those responsible when a fire is deemed suspicious, whether it was deliberate or a reckless action.”

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BEECHWORTH WANDERERS DEF BY DELATITE

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS DEF BY CITY COLTS

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK DEF BY YARRAWONGA MULWALA

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DELATISE 1ST INNINGS NJ Scales b M Ryan...........................................................9 E Ree-Goodings lbw b K Surrey ....................................39 +AS Mahoney b MJ Butters..............................................8 *CG Anderson c B Surrey b K Surrey.............................10 HJ Mahoney c B Surrey b K Surrey .................................2 JB Sanford c B Surrey b M Ryan....................................17 TG Dunstan b H Malsem...................................................6 MR Purcell not out ............................................................7 PM Scales c H Malsem b M Ryan .....................................0 M Sampson dnb LJ Scales not out...............................................................0 Extras (nb 3, w 12, b 0, lb 1) ............................................16 Total.................................................................. 8/114 (cc) Overs: 40.0 FOW: 15 (NJ Scales) 33 (AS Mahoney) 64 (CG Anderson) 69 (HJ Mahoney) 83 (E Ree-Goodings) 99 (TG Dunstan) 110 (JB Sanford) 112 (PM Scales). BOWLING: M Ryan 7/0/3/26, R Ellett 4/1/0/6, H Malsem 8/0/1/18, MJ Butters 5/0/1/13, C Ellett 4/0/0/26, K Surrey 7/1/3/16, R Worcester 5/0/0/8.

CITY COLTS 1ST INNINGS *+MA Giggins lbw b CJ Brodie ........................................5 JA Nanson c C Bull b S Briggs.......................................12 JD Smith run out (DJ Stratton).....................................10 FR Ellis c G Priest b DJ Stratton ....................................41 KM Braden b C Bull ..........................................................4 TM Nanson c J Carboon b DJ Stratton ........................19 AF Thrum b LP Curtis.......................................................1 J Solimo c T Webster b CJ Brodie ................................31 N Crispin c O Ramage b S Briggs..................................12 T Schulze not out .............................................................2 MJ Lister not out ..............................................................2 Extras (nb 0, w 10, b 0, lb 2) ............................................12 Total.................................................................. 9/151 (cc) Overs: 40.0 FOW: 20 (MA Giggins) 25 (JA Nanson) 45 (JD Smith) 67 (KM Braden) 101 (TM Nanson) 105 (FR Ellis) 106 (AF Thrum) 144 (N Crispin) 148 (J Solimo). BOWLING: CJ Brodie 8/0/2/31, S Briggs 6/1/2/24, LP Curtis 6/0/1/24, T Webster 8/5/0/11, C Bull 7/0/1/40, DJ Stratton 5/0/2/14.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS J Lawrence c J Rigoni b PJ McNamara .........................49 B Irvine c D Wilson b J Wilson........................................24 Z Fraser c PJ McNamara b D Wilson................................1 MT Casey c JA Schonafinger b J Wilson.........................1 H Wheeler not out...........................................................36 Z Moore c A McCarthy b D Wilson .................................16 AT McMillan b D Wilson ....................................................7 M McCabe b JA Schonafinger..........................................5 *+R Clarke run out ............................................................2 C Mitchell not out..............................................................3 R Bartlett dnb Extras (nb 0, w 4, b 5, lb 1) ..............................................10 Total................................................................. 8/154 (cc) Overs: 40.0 FOW: 51 (B Irvine) 52 (Z Fraser) 57 (MT Casey) 97 (J Lawrence) 125 (Z Moore) 137 (AT McMillan) 146 (M McCabe) 148 (R Clarke). BOWLING: JA Schonafinger 8/1/1/29, PJ McNamara 8/0/1/27, J Wilson 8/0/2/24, D Wilson 8/2/3/33, B Bartlett 5/0/0/26, J Rigoni 3/0/0/9.

WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS J Thewlis c C Thomason b D Walker ..............................0 RA Malcolm c J Jones b J Newton ................................27 P Menon c J Riley b S Phillips ........................................52 *J Davies c DL Bursill b S Phillips ....................................1 +CD Matheson c DL Bursill b J Newton..........................4 NJ Pell not out.................................................................24 N Bonwick run out (C Thomason) ..................................6 F Dent c NP Impink b J Newton ......................................1 RB Grant not out .............................................................18 MD Gathercole dnb T Rosser dnb Extras (nb 2, w 9, b 2, lb 4) ..............................................17 Total.................................................................. 7/150 (cc) Overs: 40.0 FOW: 0 (J Thewlis) 82 (RA Malcolm) 85 (P Menon) 90 (J Davies) 90 (CD Matheson) 100 (N Bonwick) 113 (F Dent). BOWLING: D Walker 8/2/1/17, J Neary 8/0/0/35, C Thomason 8/0/0/38, S Phillips 8/1/2/36, J Newton 8/1/3/18.

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS M Ryan c HJ Mahoney b MR Purcell .............................10 K Surrey b MR Purcell .....................................................36 C Ellett lbw b MR Purcell ................................................18 *B Surrey c E Ree-Goodings b MR Purcell......................2 M Woodburne b PM Scales..............................................8 D Cogger lbw b TG Dunstan.............................................7 H North b TG Dunstan ......................................................0 MJ Butters not out ..........................................................13 R Ellett b M Sampson .......................................................2 H Malsem b M Sampson ..................................................3 R Worcester run out..........................................................1 Extras (nb 1, w 2, b 3, lb 4) ..............................................10 Total..............................................................................110 Overs: 39.4 FOW: 22 (M Ryan) 64 (C Ellett) 70 (B Surrey) 74 (K Surrey) 88 (D Cogger) 88 (M Woodburne) 88 (H North) 97 (R Ellett) 103 (H Malsem) 110 (R Worcester). Bowling: LJ Scales 8.0/0/16, M Sampson 8/1/2/16, MR Purcell 8/0/4/23, JB Sanford 4/0/0/28, PM Scales 7.4/3/1/11, TG Dunstan 4/2/2/9.

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNNINGS J Carboon c & b A Crispin...............................................22 M Honman c MA Giggins b JA Nanson ...........................2 J Fullager c MA Giggins b JA Nanson..............................0 O Ramage c MA Giggins b JD Smith ...............................9 +G Priest c N Crispin b MJ Lister......................................5 S Briggs b JD Smith ..........................................................8 T Webster run out ...........................................................34 C Bull c MA Giggins b KM Braden ..................................10 *CJ Brodie lbw b KM Braden .........................................15 DJ Stratton c & b FR Ellis ..................................................0 LP Curtis dnb Extras (nb 1, w 4, b 0, lb 0) ................................................5 Total..............................................................................111 Overs: 34.3 FOW: 5 (M Honman) 15 (J Fullager) 35 (J Carboon) 35 (O Ramage) 51 (G Priest) 76 (C Bull) 98 (CJ Brodie) 107 (T Webster) 111 (DJ Stratton). Bowling not available.

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS B Dale b R Bartlett...........................................................10 +A McCarthy b R Bartlett..................................................2 *PJ McNamara c R Clarke b M McCabe...........................9 JA Schonafinger c R Clarke b C Mitchell.........................0 J Rigoni run out (H Wheeler, R Clarke) .........................43 J Wilson c & b H Wheeler .................................................7 GL Shantha c R Clarke b AT McMillan ...........................20 B Bartlett c Z Fraser b AT McMillan .................................6 D Wilson run out (Z Moore, R Clarke) ...........................25 W McCarthy not out..........................................................3 W O’Keefe c M McCabe b H Wheeler ..............................1 Extras (nb 0, w 10, b 0, lb 5) ............................................15 Total..............................................................................141 Overs: 40.0 FOW: 9 (A McCarthy) 16 (B Dale) 17 (JA Schonafinger) 24 (PJ McNamara) 40 (J Wilson) 73 (GL Shantha) 83 (B Bartlett) 119 (J Rigoni) 139 (D Wilson) 141 (W O’Keefe). Bowling: AT McMillan 8/1/2/20, R Bartlett 8/2/2/33, C Mitchell 8/0/1/26, M McCabe 8/1/1/22, MT Casey 4/0/0/17, H Wheeler 4/1/2/18.

OVENS VALLEY UNITED 1ST INNINGS *DL Bursill c CD Matheson b T Rosser ............................3 K Fitzpatrick c RB Grant b MD Gathercole .....................1 J Jones c J Davies b P Menon .......................................19 J Newton lbw b P Menon...............................................27 D Walker c T Rosser b N Bonwick ...................................0 J Riley b P Menon..............................................................0 T Thomason b J Thewlis..................................................5 C Thomason c N Bonwick b P Menon ............................0 S Phillips b P Menon .........................................................6 +NP Impink lbw b NJ Pell ................................................0 J Neary not out .................................................................8 Extras (nb 2, w 15, b 0, lb 0) ............................................17 Total................................................................................ 86 Overs: 31.0 FOW: 5 (K Fitzpatrick) 7 (DL Bursill) 52 (J Newton) 56 (J Jones) 56 (J Riley) 58 (D Walker) 66 (C Thomason) 72 (S Phillips) 76 (T Thomason) 86 (NP Impink). BOWLING: MD Gathercole 6/2/1/4, NJ Pell 5/2/1/6, T Rosser 3/0/1/19, RB Grant 5/1/0/13, P Menon 8/1/5/22, N Bonwick 2/0/1/11, J Thewlis 2.0/0/1/11.

A RESERVE: Rutherglen United C.C. 6/199(cc) J Andison 71* L Conboy 36 L Hocking 26 G Singh 2/24 def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 64 B Andison 2/13 J Andison 2/13 ST Jennings 2/18. Delatite C.C. 105 A Storer 32 T Cogger 2/12 D Fitzpatrick 2/15 B Thompson 2/27 def Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 93 A Storer 5/4. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 6/157 Z Wallace 63 D Larkings 45 M Elliott 3/39 N Bleeser 2/24 def Ovens Valley United C.C. 10/63 SB Piazza 25 J Rufford-Sharp 3/9 G Kerwin 2/5 M Prestianni 2/21. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 5/145 def Rovers United Bruck C.C. 112. B GRADE: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 6/189 B Duncombe 51 M Woods 35* D Kohler 34 def Ovens Valley United C.C. 4/188(cc) B Duncombe 3/42. Delatite C.C. 9/137(cc) JS Bradley 4/12 C Cryer 3/14 CR Lovett 2/35 def by City Colts C.C. 8/156 TK Moore 39 JS Bradley 29 CR Lovett 26. Rovers United Bruck C.C. 4/155 M Drage 38* M Nunn 36 G Elliott 31 def Greta C.C. 109 PJ Phillips 48 R Morgans 38 M Drage 3/35 G Elliott 2/8 W Graham 2/10. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 8/164(cc) A Dean 61 L Corker 31 A Graham 3/47 def by Milawa C.C. 6/220 J Connor 92 C Oates 72 C Honey 31 L Corker 4/33. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 5/105(cc) J Peters 30* JA O’Brien 25 T Ford 3/7 B MClean 2/32 def by Rutherglen United C.C. 116 R Pantam 49 O Cope 3/18 J Peters 2/8 H Barker 2/25. C GRADE: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 8/167(cc) JL Triffitt 86* A Lockhart 2/37 J Lerch-MacKinnon 2/47 def by Merton C.C. 5/217 J Lerch-MacKinnon 108 D King 41*. Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 94 R McNamara 3/5 B Pellegrino 3/8 P Coleman 3/15 def Rovers United Bruck C.C. 74 D Pool 3/13 Z Percy 2/10 W O’Connor 2/14. Ovens Valley United C.C. 76 R Arguello 41 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 107 C Martin 4/23 S Buckley 2/10 PK Katta 2/16. Rutherglen United C.C. 8/135(cc) P Beattie 38 A Holmes 26 C Reid 2/17 D Simpson 2/18 def City Colts C.C. 134 R Miller 40 I Bush 3/13 H Holmes 2/29. UNDER 16: Rutherglen United C.C. 84 T Ford 38* M Prestianni 4/12 def by Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 6/192(cc) M Prestianni 40* N Gorman 35* T Clayton 31 G Kerwin 25 F Jackson 2/26 C James 2/30 and 1/13. City Colts C.C. 3/180(cc) B Feldtmann 87 M Lovett 52* def by Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 224 C Ellett 92 S Francis 35 C Roscouet 29* T Cogger 25 F Noble 3/16 J Miller 2/17. Delatite C.C. 68 A Priest 2/6 F Weeks 2/8 J Decker 2/16 def by Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 91 B Elliott 4/9 P Buchanan 2/11. Ovens Valley United C.C. 151 T Thomason 25 H Barry 2/26 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. Yellow 7/213(cc) D Winter 53* C Lugg 36 T Thomason 2/15. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 134 M Appleby 40* G Montgomery 26 C McNamara 3/26 J Rigoni 2/5 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. Green 5/173(cc) J Rigoni 37* W McCarthy 34* B Kennedy 2/15. UNDER 14: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 9/186 J Hart 51* L Ham 42 H Winter 3/3 W Graham 2/26 def Rovers United Bruck C.C. - Gold 82 W Graham 38* J Priest 3/5 R Levy 3/8 and 0/65 W Graham 31*. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 9/173(cc) A O’Brien 32* C Briggs 29 J Wickham 25 T Ritchie 2/22 H Scalzo 2/23 def Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 9/133(cc) R Pfahlert 33. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 9/135(cc) D Balfour 3/22 J Coleman 2/15 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. Green 6/199(cc) X Dodgshun 53* D Balfour 37* E Jones 35*. City Colts C.C. 158 M Feldtmann 35 A Colvin 4/13 H Bandt 2/13 def Rutherglen United C.C. 87 J Torney 36 J Marek 4/2 A Brett 2/5. UNDER 12: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. Blue 3/111 def Rovers United Bruck C.C. Green 5/104 S McIntosh 31* C Bowen 2/4. City Colts C.C. 3/100(cc) def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. Rams 25 L Solimo 2/0 F Newton 2/1. Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 4/84 def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. Red 6/67(cc). Rovers United Bruck C.C. Yellow 6/103 def by Ovens Valley United C.C. Orange 5/106. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. - GOLD 8/77(cc) def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C.Bulls 4/92(cc). Greta C.C. 4/73(cc) def by Ovens Valley United C.C. Black 3/96(cc) NR White 28* W Pickett 2/5. Rutherglen United C.C. 6/34(cc) T Sims 2/0 def by Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. - BLACK 3/103(cc) L Sims 33*.

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