PACKED HOUSE: Thousands flocked to the Albury Showgrounds for the New Year's trots meet. The meeting under lights was one of the more popular events for revellers looking to ring in the new year. Pictures: MARK JESSER
SURF'S UP: James Mann, 16 Wodonga, Brenna Pronk, 16, Baranduda, Taylah Dyson, 16, Claire Cameron, 16, and Jacob Delemontex, 15, all from Wodonga at Birallee Park.
For Wodonga Senior Secondary College student Taylah Dyson, a hard, long year of study looms on the horizon with the countdown to 2016.
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To go into final year study with a positive mindset, Ms Dyson’s New Year’s resolution is simple – “survive”.
YOU BEAUTY: Eric and Veronica Thompson, from Red Bluff, won $40 on one of the races at the Albury Trots, paying for drinks for the night. Picture: MARK JESSER
“Basically just to be the best I can be in life and say yes to new adventures,” she said.
Thousands of Border residents anticipated new beginnings as they looked to a brilliant sky of fireworks at Albury Harness Racing Club, Birallee Park and other events across the region.
Ben Shattock of Wodonga’s approach was to enjoy every moment as it came.
“I’ve been trying for the last 10 years and it has never worked, so I’ve given up and just rolled with it,” he said.
