Yorta Yorta art hits city tracks

Melbourne’s trams have once again been turned into mobile art galleries, with the latest Art Trams season now under way, marking the fifth consecutive year the designs have been created exclusively by Victorian Traditional Owners and First Peoples artists.

A component of RISING, the project engages Victorian artists in converting trams into rolling artworks.

The Yorta Yorta voice is well-represented this year, with multifaceted artist Maree Clarke (Yorta Yorta, Wamba Wamba, Mutti Mutti, Boonwurrung) and Elder collaboration with artists Laurel Robinson (Yorta Yorta, Wurundjeri), Amy Briggs (Yorta Yorta), Cynthia Hardie (Yorta, Yorta) and Rochelle Patten (Yorta Yorta, Wamba Wamba, Baraparapa).

The six artworks will travel through Melbourne’s network for 12 months, with passengers having the ability to learn more through the use of QR codes onboard.

Jerilderie saleyards up for lease

A new operator is being sought to run the Jerilderie Saleyards, to “ensure the continued operation of the site as a working saleyard”.

Murrumbidgee Council is calling for expressions of interest from parties interested in leasing the facility on Saleyards Rd.

Under the proposed lease, the successful applicant will secure a 20-year lease at a nominal rate of $1 per year.

A key requirement is that the lessee commits to upgrading the saleyards to modern standards within the first five years of the lease and maintains the facility for the full 20-year term.

If no suitable interest is received, the council will review future options for the site, which may include decommissioning the existing infrastructure.

Expressions of interest must be submitted by 5pm on Friday, June 27. For further information, contact the general manager at Murrumbidgee Council.

Ellie’s footy selection

Cobram teacher Ellie Davis will travel to the Sunshine State next month to fill a vital role at a national school sports championships.

Davis has been named a Team Vic official, as a sports trainer for the under-15s girls’ football side.

The side will compete in the School Sport Australia Championships in Moreton Bay, Queensland.

Five days a week, Davis is a biology teacher at Cobram Secondary College, and a trainer with the Barooga Football Netball Club’s youth girls’ team.

Davis is one of three Cobram locals who will be at this year’s championships.

Cobram FNC products Eamon Hyde and Alec Corso have been named to represent Victoria in the under-15 and under-12 boys’ football sides, respectively.

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