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Corryong Courier Circulating throughout WALWA, KHANCOBAN, CUDGEWA and CORRYONG DISTRICTS Published by Moscol Group P/L ABN 23 154 875 573. Print Post Approval No. 100002892. Address: 1/41 Hanson St, Corryong, 3707 / PO Box 32, Corryong, 3707. Ph: (02) 6076 1045 Website: www.corryongcourier.com.au. E-mail: editorial: [email protected] / adverts: [email protected] Single copy $1.50 (GST inc.) / $115.00 p.a. posted (GST inc.) / $74.99 p.a. online (GST inc.) INC THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2021 $1.50 Murals will highlight our heritage 24-30 Hanson St., Corryong. Ph: 6076 1286 Community representatives (from left) Cathy Ross, Margie Walker, Sheril Wilson, Honor Auchinleck and Greg Nankervis with Ken Bailey (right) and artist Sean Burton (front). The Corryong the contribution made by ‘The Athenaeum Art a team to visit Corryong paint and is expected to be Community Recovery military servicemen and Project’ will eventually to bring the project to completed before the 2021 Committee is supporting women from the Upper comprise five life-size fruition. bush festival. a project to commemorate Murray. murals in the Memorial The first part of the The second part of the Hall/RSL Hall precinct project will be to paint project will be four life- in Corryong. The project a mural on the wall of size murals along the side name reflects the history K A Bailey Mechanical entrance to the Memorial of the site now occupied Repairs with an Australian Hall. The themes are still Corryong Newsagency by the two halls, which Light Horse theme and its under discussion but will was originally called the connection to the Upper relate to the Upper Murray 43 - 49 HANSON STREET, CORRYONG Athenaeum Hall. Murray. The mural will and its servicemen and Phone: 02 6076 1381/ FAX: 02 6076 1188 Local organisations be created by Victorian- women. Email: [email protected] involved in the project based street artist, Kaff It is anticpated that the include the Corryong RSL Eine (aka Katie), a leading first of these murals will be sub-branch, Corryong & rural mural artist with completed by Anzac Day. District Memorial Hall a speciality in and love Other hall works will committee, Man From of horses. She is also a include the resurfacing Snowy River Tourist regular contributor to of the RSL carpark to Association and Corryong the Benalla Street art improve accessibility and College and the assistance festival and was involved safety to the halls. of Honor Auchenlick and in Anzac centenary Other murals are Richard Hubbard. commemorations at planned for the laneway Canberra-based war Villiers-Bretonneux. between the Memorial veteran and artist, Sean The mural will take Hall and Roger C Brown Burton, is co-ordinating Katie up to a fortnight to premises. Contact us for all your air conditioning & refrigeration needs Help shape our future in Agriculture Follow us on Council, together with agriculture industry representatives and community members, are developing a Strategic Plan for Agriculture in the Shire. This plan will allow us to build a stronger, more profitable and more 2/20 Mint St., Wodonga resilient agricultural industry. Opening hours:- Monday to Friday Ph: 02 6059 3222 Industry and community consultation will commence in February 2021 5.30am - 5.30pm / Saturday 5.30am - and we need you! 1.00pm / Sunday 7.30am - 12 noon / If you are interested in taking part, complete the form at: Public holidays 5.30am - 12 noon. bit.ly/agriculture-strategic-plan For more information contact Council’s Economic Development Coordinator Ph: 02 6076 1381 AU06286 on 1300 365 222 or [email protected]. PAGE TWO THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2021 You can help shape our agricultural future Agriculture contributes almost 40 per cent of Towong Shire’s economic output. Towong Shire direction and growth of our doorstep and it is Council, together with our agricultural industry, this local knowledge agriculture industry we would love to work which can make all the representatives and with you,” he said. difference in building a community members, is “Agriculture is prosperous industry for developing a Strategic our largest industry, generations to come,” Cr Plan for Agriculture accounting for more Wortmann said. in the municipality to than 30 per cent of Community and build a stronger, more employment and industry consultation profitable and more contributing almost 40 will commence this resilient agriculture per cent of our shire’s month. If you are industry for generations economic output each interested in taking part, to come. year. The importance complete the online form Towong mayor, Cr of this sector to our at bit.ly/agriculture- Dave Wortmann, is economic future is strategic-plan or contact encouraging community paramount. council’s Economic members to contribute “The good news is Development Co- to the plan. we already have a huge ordinator on 1300 365 “If you would like amount of knowledge 222 or email ecodev@ to help shape the future of the industry on towong.vic.gov.au. A BORDER BUBBLE IS NOW IN PLACE Victorian and New South Wales border residents will be able to travel into Victoria by showing their driver’s licence or other formal photo ID, to access the services they need. Travel delays are expected, so please plan ahead. For more information visit CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2021 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE THREE Upper Murray Community Recovery Weekly Recovery Update - 4 February 2021 Community Recovery Committees return Most of Towong Shire’s Community Recovery Committees are now meeting again after breaking for Christmas and working towards consolidating priorities moving forward. At the Upper Murray Community Recovery Hub, work on the recovery journey continues with some changes being implemented in line with shifting community needs. Recovery Hub welcomes new manager Council’s Recovery Team has warmly welcomed Jenelle Williamson as their new Manager Recovery. Jenelle comes with significant local government and community development experience and is looking forward to working with the community. Changes to recovery newsletter From February 2021, the Bushfire Recovery newsletter, which captures a range of recovery-related information, will be distributed monthly to every household. The next edition will be distributed in the last week of February. Recovery Plan released Municipal Recovery Plan An update to the Plan, condition structurally and Recovery Meetings Towong Shire’s Municipal scheduled to be delivered pose safety concerns after the Recovery Plan was endorsed in early 2021, will seek bushfires. • Tintaldra CRC, Thursday by Councillors at the January to incorporate input and The meeting followed an 4 February, 7.30pm at priorities from CRCs and Council meeting and is arborists report on the Tintaldra Hotel available to read on the the wider Upper Murray health and safety of the • Lucyvale Berringama CRC, Council’s website. communities. trees impacted by bushfire. Wednesday 10 February, The plan is a developing Cudgewa Avenue of Community members gave 6.30pm at Lucyvale Hall. document with actions Honour their input on preferred which will continue to be The Cudgewa Avenue of options to future proof the • Thowgla CRC, Wednesday adapted in line with evolving Honour is an important part Avenue of Honour. 10 February, 6.30pm at community recovery needs of the local community. The A report will be tabled at the Thowgla Hall and priorities. avenue of trees was planted Council meeting on February • Corryong CRC, Tuesday 16 in 1917, in honour of 65 24 and community members The document outlines five February, 5.30pm at the themes of recovery: natural locals who served in WW1. will continue to be kept Recovery Hub. environment and biodiversity, Last week community informed and involved. business and economy, members came together with To find out more contact Local • Towong CRC, Tuesday health and well-being, Council’s Recovery Team and Area Recovery Officer, Tony 23 February, 6.30pm at building and infrastructure, the Cudgewa CRC to put a Irwin on 1800 518 222. Towong Hall. and Aboriginal culture and plan in place for the 37 elms, Pictured above: Peter Purss at healing. some of which are in poor the Avenue of Honour. Upper Murray Community Recovery Hub Bushfire Recovery Victoria Call: 1800 518 222 Call: 1800 560 760 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Visit: Cnr Donaldson Street and Towong Road, Corryong PMS PROCESS CYAN PMS 300 BLACK PAGE FOUR THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2021 Tumbarumba Outfitters MEGA WORKWEAR SALE 40% OFF RRP • Hi-viz 4 in 1 jackets, bombers, soft shell, short and long sleeve polos, shirts, taped and non-taped • Drill pants, shorts, coveralls • Selected work boots HURRY! ONLY WHILE STOCK LASTS! 29 The Parade, Tumbarumba 02 6948 2455 Corryong FoodShare volunteers are looking for permanent premises. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION CUDGEWA SCHOOL PARK Food service needs a new home MASTER PLAN Come and see what we hope to achieve Following the grants. around 30 prior to last and let us know what you think. reformation of the “The building is fit- year’s bushfires. Corryong Scout Group, for-purpose and is what The service is open in In conjunction with a local food charity is we need to store the food 2021 on Wednesday and v now on the hunt for new and the furniture and it’s Thursday from 9am-1pm. CUDGEWA SCHOOL PARK premises. a permanenet home for If you are able to, drop PLAY DAY Corryong FoodShare us,” said said CFS co- in and pick up what you Services (CFS) has ordinator, Pastor Carol need, otherwise call Carol SUNDAY 21ST FEBRUARY occupied the Scout Hall Allen. Allen on 0427 762 051 for 9.30AM to 12.30PM for the past 15 years on “We are at the home delivery.