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ALL SMILES AT CROQUET CLUB

Sport

Bright set to battle for top two spot

BRIGHT Croquet Club committee members Hilly Hart and Joan Thompson are delighted to be among local groups to share in Alpine Shire Council’s latest round of community grants. Story page 2. PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Trail funds sought

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE A $1M extension to the existing Kiewa River Trail at Mt Beauty is being accelerated after Alpine Shire councillors chose the project for an application to State Government grant funding programs at their council meeting last week.

The State Government recently announced new grant funding programs which provide an opportunity for council to accelerate the delivery of projects listed in the Project Pipeline, supported

Council hopes p to fast track $ $1m p project j at Mt Beautyy by external funding.

Council will apply for funding from the Victorian Government‘s Regional Infrastructure Fund to deliver an extension to the existing Kiewa River Trail from the current end point of the Kiewa River Trail back to Embankment Drive via Damms Road.

The scoping and design works were completed last financial year and the project is ready for construction.

The fund supports enabling and transformative infrastructure projects that are strategic and align with the relevant Regional Economic Development Strategy.

The Kiewa River Trail Extension project cost is estimated to be $1,062,500 with $850,000 to be sought from grant funding, and the remaining project costs of $212,500 being met by council.

The trail is located very

close to the Mount Beauty and Tawonga South townships, resulting in an easily accessible track for locals and visitors alike.

The extension to this track now takes users to the confluence of the west and east branches of the Kiewa River.

The even, sealed surface enables accessibility for users of all ages and fitness levels, including those with mobility issues.

The track provides users

with expansive views of the Kiewa River and Mount Bogong, as well as improved access to the river for recreational and training activities.

Council will also apply for the development of a masterplan for public facilities within the Dederang Recreation Reserve with a council commitment of no more than $15,000 under the same fund.

This masterplan project will develop a masterplan for

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a specific area of the Dederang Recreation Reserve, incorporating public amenities, parking, and picnic facilities.

Following an assessment of projects in council‘s Project Pipeline which met the grant funding criteria and discussions with Regional Development Victoria, councillors last week also agreed to make funding applications to deliver the Tracks and Trails Masterplan throughout the Alpine Shire, and the Myrtleford Memorial Hall Accessibility Upgrade.

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The silent threat Ian Wales opens up about his brush with prostate cancer, urges p g more open p discourse FOR an increasing number of men in Australia, the threat of prostate cancer is a possibility and for one in eight men, a reality - Myrtleford Football Netball Club president Ian Wales is one of those affected.

Diagnosed with category three prostate cancer back in March, Mr Wales underwent surgery to remove the tumour in July, and the prognosis is good.

According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCFA), prostate cancer is the most common cause of cancer in Australian men with around 18,000 new diagnosis each year - sadly about 3300 men die from the disease annually.

While the threat of prostate cancer isn’t as openly discussed as other forms of the disease, Mr Wales said every man should be on the lookout and get screened regularly, because not everyone is as fortunate in their battle with prostate cancer.

“What has surprised me is, once you find out, the amount of people who have come forward and spoken to me and mentioned that over the years they’ve had issues or problems and operations,” he said.

“I think ‘far out, this is a hell of a lot more prevalent than what you think’, and that’s what made me wonder, do people just keep things to themselves?

“I don’t know whether they’re embarrassed or they just don’t talk about it, in typical men’s fashion.

“I’m a bit the other way, I don’t really care who knows - if it pushes someone or entices someone to go and get themselves checked and it works out to be a good thing for them, then that’s how it should be, that’s how I look at it.”

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SPORT SHARING HIS STORY: Ian Wales is speaking about his prostate cancer in the hope it encourages more more to be vigilant about their health.

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Mr Wales has long known he was at an increased risk of prostate cancer, given his family history, and he is urging more people to get tested and talk more openly about it.

“One of the things the surgeon told me in Albury, it (prostate cancer) has gotten to the stage where it’s as big if not bigger than breast cancer in women, but breast cancer in women is a lot more spoken about than prostate cancer in men,” he said.

“Blood tests aren’t 100 per cent right but it’s the best thing they’ve got at the moment.

“I spoke to my kids, I’ve got four boys, and just told them it’s something they’ve got to be aware of and alert to.

“The surgeon suggested I tell them to start looking and checking things from the age of 45, especially with a family history.

“It’s like any cancer, the earlier you get it, the more hope you’ve got.

“Just be on the lookout for it, and really just understand your body a bit and take notice of things that are happening rather than ignore them.

“If you think there’s something that needs to be checked, get it checked.”

As with anyone who has experienced a major health scare, Mr Wales has taken stock of things and has indicated he will not stay on as MFNC president.

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Community grants keep clubs smiling

By BRODIE EVERIST THE Alpine Shire Council has agreed to allocate $71,275 in grants to 21 community organisations across the shire through their 202223 Community Grants Program.

At a council meeting last week a range of grants were allocated to community projects, from nearly $600 to Sustainable Upper Ovens for a composting and food waste event, up to $10,000

for a unisex disabled toilet at the Myrtleford Bowls Club.

Other notable grants include $5000 for a clay target trap upgrade at the Mount Beauty Clay Target Club, and $5635 for traffic management equipment for the Kangaroo Hoppet.

Community Bank Bright also contributed $37,253 towards 11 grants, fully funding some projects and also contributing extra money to council-funded projects,

such as the Myrtleford Bowls unisex bathroom.

The Bright Croquet Club received $3375 to recarpet their club house, as the current carpet was wearing thin near the doorway and risked becoming a tripping hazard.

Club president Joan Thompson said they were happy to receive assistance from the council as most of their money is spent on upkeep, including electricity and maintaining the green, and the extra money would

help keep membership fees low.

“We really want to keep membership and playing fees as low as we can so that we don’t discriminate against anybody,” she said.

“Anyone can come in and try - we have a selection of mallets that they can trial.

“They don’t have to ever buy their own mallet if they don’t want to.”

Ms Thompson said the current carpet has been in the clubhouse for at least 20

years, but she has found no evidence of a carpet installation in the club records, so she suggested it might have been installed as long as 40 years ago.

Council’s grant applications were reviewed by an eight-member assessment panel, comprised of four community members, council’s director of assets, manager of economic development, and councillors Ron Janas and Kelli Prime.

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Winter chill brings fresh reminder to make your fire plan

McCurdy takes up shadow minister roles

By STEVE KELLY OVENS Valley MP Tim McCurdy has been appointed to two assistant shadow minister roles in the areas of regional health and ambulance services.

The local Nationals’ state MP has also been appointed as his party’s whip in the Legislative Assembly.

Mr McCurdy will cover MP Danny O’Brien’s role after the Member for South Gippsland stepped up to cover former leader Steph Ryan’s portfolios following her recent announcement she would not contest the November election.

Mr McCurdy said it is an honour to take on these new roles and noted there is a lot of work to be done.

“The Andrews Labor Government has failed regional Victorians when it comes to

of community development was also present to support the assessment panel.

Applications were assessed against five criteria: the degree of benefit to the community; the contribution and support from the community toward the project; the sustainability of the projects; the geographical spread of funding across the Shire; and their impact on environmental, economic, social, built, recreational and wellbeing criteria.

healthcare and continues to oversee a massive crisis in our healthcare and ambulance services,” he said.

“We know there is a need for an emergency facility in the Alpine Shire, which I will be exploring in some more detail over the coming months.

“We also know that the Andrews Government has sat on its hands for four years and refused to fund this much needed upgrade, despite constant pleas from the community.

“The Nationals in government have a plan for regional Victorian’s health, and we can guarantee a 25 per cent infrastructure spend in regional Victoria in government; money that we will be investing in health services and facilities like those in the Ovens NEW JOB: Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy has been appointed into the Coalition’s assistant Valley.” shadow minister roles concerning regional health and ambulance services.

WITH many Victorians working from home and spending more time inside as a cold front continues across the state, Victorian fire and rescue services are calling on families to make sure their Home Fire Escape Plan is up to date.

Two simple things that can save your life in a house fire include having working smoke alarms in the right places, and having a practised Home Fire Escape Plan.

Authorities say families who are well-prepared are more likely to escape their homes safely.

Myrtleford CFA brigade captain Gloria Pizzolitto said preparation is the key to staying safe from residential fires in winter.

“It’s important to not only have a plan, but practice it so everybody’s aware and knows the procedure if it is required, but hopefully it’s not,” she said.

“It’s a case of a little bit more preparation on behalf of the homeowner cleaning out the chimneys before and after seasons, don’t leave the cooking unattended, keep clothes away from the heaters when drying, things like that.

“Get out and stay out, wait for the authorities to get there and help you out.”

More information on how to make a Home Fire Escape Plan is available on the FRV and CFA websites.

Council’s funding bids hope to help fast track projects

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE ALPINE Shire will pursue State Government grant funding for four major projects across the municipality.

The government recently announced new grant funding programs which provide an opportunity for council to accelerate the delivery of projects listed in the Project Pipeline, supported by external funding.

Following an assessment of projects in council’s Project Pipeline which meet the grant funding criteria and discussions with Regional Development Victoria, councillors last

week agreed to make funding applications to deliver the Tracks and Trails Masterplan, Dederang Recreation Reserve Masterplan, the Kiewa River Trail Extension and Myrtleford Memorial Hall Accessibility Upgrade.

Council authorised applications to the Investment Fast-Track Fund for the development of a shire-wide tracks and trails masterplan with a council commitment of no more than $125,000, and the development of a masterplan for public facilities within the Dederang Recreation Reserve with a council commitment of no

more than $15,000.

Also authorised were applications to the Regional Infrastructure Fund for construction of an extension to the Kiewa River Trail with a council commitment of no more than $212,500 to the capital project, and an estimated $30,000 increase to the annual maintenance budget; and the Universal Design - Small Grants Fund for accessibility upgrades to the Myrtleford Memorial Hall, with no requirement for a council commitment of funds.

The council report said the Alpine Shire Tracks and

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Trails Masterplan project will identify and prioritise for delivery the missing strategic elements in tracks and trails.

“Delivery of this masterplan will place council in a position to enable funding applications to be submitted for construction when funding opportunities are identified,” the report read.

The Dederang Recreational Reserve Masterplan project will develop a masterplan for a specific area of the Dederang Recreation Reserve, incorporating public amenities, parking, and picnic facilities.

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tension project will deliver shared trail from the current end point of the Kiewa River Trail back to Embankment Drive via Damms Road; the scoping and design works were completed last financial year and the project is ready for construction.

The Myrtleford Memorial Hall Accessibility Upgrade project will deliver new ramps and accessibility upgrades, including accessible amenities.

This will ensure the hall provides universal access and complies with the relevant building standards.

Councillor John Forsyth

supported the opportunity to apply for grants.

“Whenever council can get four to one funding support it makes good sense for us to go for those applications,” he said.

“The investment fast track fund and those type of things come up rarely and if we’ve got them in place it will identify specific things that can be done and make them ready for funding applications available for a specific thing.

“It leads us to being able to do things at a moments notice and we need that flexibility.”

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NOT GETTING THE MESSAGE: When Bright’s mobile network is overloaded it can impact the local SES’s messaging systems.

Mobile network issues lead to SES confusion

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POOL BID: Myrtleford Swim Club president Helen Howell and committee member Kristy Corcoran said they have received lots of support for their calls for a new swimming pool.

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Pool bid part of review of shire sports facilities

By BRODIE EVERIST AMID calls for a new swimming pool in Myrtleford, Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas has said master planning is underway to review recreation and aquatic facilities across the shire.

“We are in the process of securing a sport and recreation expert to engage with user groups, stakeholders and the broader community to develop these master plans,” Cr Nicholas said.

“The plans will include an assessment of the existing aquatics facilities including location, demand, condition and possible future concepts, and provide us with a clear way forward.

“When it comes to recreation and aquatic facilities - which can often be quite costly to build - it’s vital that we get the location, and type of facility right.

“This master planning will ensure we can develop a sustain-

able, well-researched plan for the future of our recreation facilities.”

The Alpine Sport and Active Recreation Plan was developed and adopted by council last year.

According to council, the plan included engagement with local sporting groups and the broader community, to gain an understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing sport and active recreation across the shire.

“A number of important strategic actions were identified - the first is to develop master plans for the active sport and recreation facilities in Myrtleford township, Mount Beauty Sport and Education Precinct, and Pioneer Park in Bright,” Cr Nicholas said.

The mayor said the Alpine Sport and Active Recreation Plan also recommended the development of an aquatics master plan

for the whole of the Alpine Shire.

“This plan will investigate the current aquatics facilities across the shire, connect with key user groups, community members and other stakeholders to gain an understanding of the demand for aquatic facilities and make recommendations based on this information,” she said.

“We will bring the community and our local clubs, organisations and schools along for the ride as we develop this way forward - the outcome will be a clear plan for the future of recreation and aquatics in the Alpine Shire.

“These plans will support us in sourcing funding to address the identified needs into the future.”

According to council, an upgrade to the pool in Myrtleford is planned between the 2025 and 2029 financial years.

In July Ovens Valley state MP Tim McCurdy said the current pool isn’t fit for purpose and has

since started an e-petition to gather community support for a new facility.

Myrtleford Swimming Club is backing the call, and committee member Kristy Corcoran said they had received a positive response from the community about an updated aquatic facility.

“We’ve had lots of people reach out via social media, and in person, with their support,” she said.

“We’re really pleased that the Alpine Shire is supportive of our call for a new pool.

“We understand these things don’t happen overnight, and extensive planning is vital to ensure its viability.

“It’s nice to hear the wheels are turning in the right direction though.”

• Anyone wishing to sign the e-petition can visit Mr McCurdy’s Facebook page and follow the link to add their support.

Lions delighted with generosity after wood theft PLANTATION company HVP has donated logs to the Bright Lions Club after the club’s supply of wood, which supplies its weekly wood raffle, had been stolen.

According to committee member Jennifer Sgambelloni, club members were disappointed and frustrated when the stockpile of wood, which had been split, stacked and stored for the weekly winter wood raffle, was stolen several weeks ago.

“Club members put in a lot of hard work to be able to run the raffle which bolsters our coffers over the winter months, so the loss of the wood was a massive blow,” she said.

The theft received a significant amount of comment on social media, and soon after HVP donated a load of logs which

EMERGENCY services are being impacted when Bright’s mobile network is overloaded during peak visitation periods.

Bright SES controller Roy Kennedy has said the network overload can impact their messaging systems, leading to confusion over responses to local incidents.

SES units communicate with each other through the mobile network to say who is responding to an incident, and without that information they can accidentally send more teams than necessary to a location.

“The information in our supplementary alerting system comes in anything up to 15 minutes later,” Mr Kennedy said.

“Members can’t say I’m coming or not coming, so it has the potential to delay our response.

“It also has the potential to mean we make incorrect decisions, because we think there’s no people turning out to the job, when in fact there are.”

As reported over recent weeks, pressure on Bright’s mobile network during periods when the resident population rises between five to 10 fold has prevented businesses using EFTPOS or accessing cloud based apps.

In response, there is a local push to expand a free Wi-Fi network in Bright by local businesses.

Two weeks ago Vodafone said a recent network sharing deal with Telstra will significantly boost their coverage across regional Australia, including Bright.

In July Telstra said they had recently upgraded capacity for their transmission network in Bright and had upgraded the Telstra 4G capacity of the Apex Hill site in February.

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SPECIAL DELIVERY: Bright Lions Club members (from left) John Thomas, Lory Torriero and Marie Thomas inspecting the newly delivered logs. were dropped at the Lions’ wood yard by Greenfreight.

Ms Sgambelloni said the incredible generosity of these two companies was greatly appreci-

ated and it enables the club to continue its weekly wood raffle.

Members of the Lions Club of Bright can be found braving the winter cold in front of Bright

IGA on Saturday mornings, selling raffle tickets for a trailer load of wood with the proceeds being directed to various community projects.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‘No body, no release’: MP I MOVED (last week) in Parliament to keep convicted killers in jail if they refuse to share the location of their victim’s remains with police.

The state passed laws in 2016 that prevent a killer being paroled unless they divulge the whereabouts of their victim’s body, but victims’ families deserve better.

I propose a ‘no body, no release’ rule by amending the Serious Offenders Act 2018 and extending existing detention powers that would allow the Director of Public Prosecutions to ask the Supreme Court for a detention order where a prisoner

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won’t help police to recover their victim’s body.

They should stay in prison until they do.

When someone has been killed and their body not recovered, their loved ones serve a life sentence of pain and misery.

It is small consolation, but consolation nonetheless, that a perpetrator should serve a similar sentence.

Some might suggest this is an unfair proposition for killers who have disposed of a body in a river or another location that makes finding the remains near impossible.

But I say they should think of that before they choose to take a life and hide the primary evidence.

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Landcare’s ball recycling on a roll MYRTLEFORD Landcare and Sustainability are partnering with Game on Recycling in a pilot project to recycle inflatable sports balls and tennis balls.

There is no limitation on material or type of inflatable ball - they can be soccer balls, basketballs, footballs, netballs, and more.

The collected balls are recycled and processed to produce floor covering used in sporting grounds.

Myrtleford Landcare project leader Gayle South said the project aligns with the Landcare groups’ sustainability component by

diverting waste from landfill where the balls will take years to break down.

“We are conserving natural resources and making Myrtleford a little greener,” she said.

Ms South is requesting all sporting clubs, schools, and individuals to gather up all their old disused balls and drop them off at a collection point at the monthly Myrtleford Farmers’ Market, to be held on Saturday, August 27 at the town’s Piazza.

“There is no cost or limit to the number of balls you can recycle,” she said.

According to Ms South,

Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club has committed to recycle its old balls that are past game day quality, and it is challenging other clubs to join in.

Myrtleford Landcare has also collected tennis balls from the Myrtleford Tennis Club.

Call Ms South on 0448 983 109 for other collection times.

For more information on the program visit https:// gameonrecycling.com.au/.

HAVING A BALL: Landcare member Gillian Gasser at the collection booth at the Myrtleford Farmers’ Market.

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Shire’s $238,000 splash for community events

By BRODIE EVERIST ALPINE Shire Council has allocated $132,000 to 32 events to be held across the 2022-23 financial year.

Events across the Alpine Shire received amounts between $2000 to $10,000, with recipients approved last week including the Brighter Days festival, the La Fiera Italian festival, the Bright Fun Run and the Dederang Picnic Races.

An additional $106,350 was also allocated for 20 events that were not delivered during 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This funding had already received council endorsement in previous funding programs.

Deputy mayor Katarina Hughes encouraged residents to enjoy the variety of events in the region.

“I really urge people to spread themselves out amongst the Alpine Shire,” she said.

“If you’re in Bright go to Mount Beauty, head to Myrtleford and do all of these things cause you’ll be awakened to some new possibilities.”

Council granted $5000 to the Bright RSL for several high-profile centenary cel-

CENTENARY FUNDING: Pleased to receive funding for Bright RSL’s centenary celebrations next year are (from left) committee member Bob Spencer, vice-president Fay Gray and president Phillip Keeghan.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist ebrations next year.

RSL president Phillip Keeghan said they were grateful for the money and it allowed them to start the next stage of planning.

“Now that we have the funding we can step up and get proper quotes from venues in town,” he said.

The RSL is planning to start 2023 with a formal dinner featuring speaker Kathryn Rae, an artist and veteran

whose exhibition is currently on display at the Australian War Memorial.

They also plan to hold a dinner and presentation by war historian Lambis Englezos AM, a concert by the Army band Melbourne in Bright and grant Freedom of the City to the 4/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse Regiment in a ceremony at the end of the year.

According to council, 36

applications were received with a cumulative request of $169,974 in financial sponsorship.

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Storms caused little damage

By BRODIE EVERIST LOCAL SES had very few callouts last week, despite several storms and warnings of minor flooding due to a powerful cold front moving across the state.

According to Bright SES deputy controller Graham Gales, the SES was called to fallen trees in Gapsted and and Tawonga Road last Tuesday night.

On Wednesday night multiple trees fell on a section of road in the Buckland Valley, near the Buckland Bridge, but these were cleared by council workers.

On Friday deputy controller of operations Marcus Warner said he was surprised they hadn’t had more callouts during the storms.

“I was lying awake thinking the pager will go off,” he said.

“Nope - we haven’t had a pager all week, it’s been incredible.

“It’s been a quiet winter so far for us.”

Mt Hotham recorded maximum wind gusts of 109 km/h last Tuesday, and recorded 21.8mm of rain last Wednesday.

Falls Creek received even more rain, recording 54.8mm of rain last Thursday, 27.4mm last Friday and 11.2mm last Saturday.

Last Thursday the resort recorded maximum wind gusts of 104 km/h, and 96km/h the next day.

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Council reviews debtors policy

By BRODIE EVERIST ALPINE Shire Council has made few changes to its revenue and debtors management policy following a review, but said amendments will be implemented in accordance with upcoming Victorian Government legislation.

At a meeting last week council adopted an updated revenue and debtors management policy, but according to Ann Havercroft, council’s director of corporate perfor-

mance, it has very few changes, and instead council will be undertaking a thorough review in 2023.

“We’re anticipating that when the amendments come through in their bulk in June 2023 we will be undertaking a much more thorough review of our revenue and debtors management policy to make sure we’re in accordance with state legislation,” she said.

The Victorian Government recently introduced the Local Government Legislation

Amendment (Rating and Other Matters) Bill 2022 to the state parliament, which delivers the first phase of reforms arising from the 2020 Local Government Rating System Review and recommendations of a Victorian Ombudsman report.

According to council, the Bill will prescribe payment plans to allow council to recover unpaid rates and charges, and require the Minister for Local Government to set the maximum interest rate

that may be levied by councils on unpaid rates and charges.

It also empowers the Minister for Local Government to make ministerial guidelines on unpaid rates and charges to ensure greater consistency across councils in how they deal with ratepayers in financial hardship.

“Very few changes happened during this review, but we’re anticipating that when the amendments come through in their bulk in June

tion, good practice was not consistent across all councils, and the sector compared poorly with the private sector and government tax agencies.

Ms Havercroft encouraged those experiencing hardship to contact council as early as possible to discuss payment plans.

“It doesn’t need to be an old debt to have a conversation about a time to pay arrangement or splitting that debt up over a greater time period,” she said.

2023 we will be undertaking a much more thorough review of our revenue and debtors management policy to make sure we are we’re in accordance with state legislation,” Ms Havercroft said.

In May 2021 the Ombudsman released a report following an investigation into Victorian councils’ response to ratepayers in financial hardship.

The report found that while some councils were performing adequately in debt collec-

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Police urging bush trail riders to stick to the law

MYRTLEFORD police are reminding motorcyclists that road rules apply on bush trails and other public land, and they will be fined if they are not following the law.

“A minority think the road rules don’t apply to riding a trail bike in the bush or on other public land because they don’t look like conventional roads - this is a misconception,” Sergeant Domenica Hunkin of Myrtleford police said.

“All road rules apply whether it’s an informal single track, open fire trail, main forestry road or a camp ground.

“Police regularly patrol these environments.”

As reported last week, police are working with HVP to stamp out unauthorised motorcycle riding in local plantations.

Sgt Hunkin reminded motorcyclists that many riding offences carry heavy fines and demerit points.

Failure to wear an approved helmet will result in a fine over $370 and demerit points.

“A good quality, proper fitting helmet can be the difference between life and death,” Sgt Hunkin said.

Motorcyclists must also comply with their licence conditions.

Requirements of a motorcycle licence may include wearing

ROAD RULES: Sergeant Domenica Hunkin of Myrtleford police is reminding motorcyclists to follow the law, even on bush trails and other public land.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist a high-visibility vest, displaying L or P plates, carrying your licence, and driving a motorcycle approved under the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS).

Unlicenced motorcycle riding carries a fine of more than $925, while failing to display L or P plates can result in a fine of over $185 and P plate riders will gain demerit points.

Riding an unregistered motorcycle carries a fine of $925.

“Ensure that your bike is registered and meets the required standards,” Sgt Hunkin said.

“Headlights, tail lights and brake lights are all about your safety and the safety of others.

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“This means children cannot ride any form of motorcycles in public areas or on public roads, including mini bikes, fun bikes, pit bikes and more.”

Alpine COVID cases following declining statewide trend

By BRODIE EVERIST ACTIVE cases of COVID-19 in the Alpine Shire have decreased over the past week, in line with the statewide trend.

Ten new cases of COVID-19 in the Alpine Shire were recorded in the 24 hours prior to Monday 9am, bringing the total number of active cases to 65 - which is 91 cases less than two weeks ago.

According to coronavirus.vic.gov.au, other municipalities have also recorded a decrease in cases.

In the 24 hours preceding Monday 9am, Wangaratta recorded 22 new COVID cases, bringing its total to 222 active cases (down from 296 two weeks ago).

Indigo Shire has 113 active cases, with 12 new cases recorded in the 24 hours before Monday.

This is down from 148 active cases two weeks ago.

Wodonga has recorded 34 new cases, bringing its total number of active COVID cases to 344, down from 560 cases a fortnight ago.

Benalla has had nine new cases recorded, with a total of 83 active cases - down from 141 a fortnight ago.

Moira has recorded 18 new COVID cases, with a total of 158 active cases, down from 298 last fortnight.

Mansfield has 56 active cases, with only five recorded in the 24 hours preceding Monday, down from 68 active cases two weeks ago.

Across Victoria, three lives have been lost to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 9am Monday, with 1578 new cases recorded, taking total active cases to 46,174, down from 61,077 active cases as of Monday last week.

A total of 660 cases are in hospital and 33 cases are in ICU. If you test positive to COVID-19, or have been told you are a close contact, visit https://www. coronavirus.vic.gov.au/checklist for information on what to do next.

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PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

Aaryn Capocasa

KIEWA VALLEY

Sam Bellchambers

How long have you lived in the area?

About four years.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Growing plants, succulents specifically, and walking. I also like mosaicking and craft. There’s a couple of ladies in town that teach mosaics and they put mosaics all over - that’s one of the main things I love about Myrtleford. I also enjoy cooking and eating out in the beautiful restaurants.

What do you like about the area?

I love it that it’s near the snow resorts and it’s cooler in summer. In autumn the colours are absolutely beautiful everywhere.

Where would you take visitors to show case the area?

My Italian family comes up every year to collect walnuts and chestnuts and I take them around for a drive.

I take them to Stanley for chestnuts and we got apples one year, we had to pick them ourselves - that was fun.

I’ve taken them to Bright and on the way there are some nut growers that do hazelnuts and that’s always exciting.

It’s just so nice to go to the farm and collect these things.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

Probably not. I think it’s pretty close to perfect, to be honest.

How long have you lived in the area?

I moved from the central coast after travelling in Canada about 3650 days ago.

What do you like about the place?

The curvaceous mountains, the green grass and the white powder.

Would you like to see any changes?

No. What are your hobbies and interests?

Mowing my lawns.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

My front yard to see the perfectly manicured lawns along with my big rocks.

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How long have you lived in the area?

Almost five years.

What do you do?

I work for Thamarrurr Youth Indigenous Corporation, which operates out of the Dumu Balcony Cafe. We’re a cafe that trains young Indigenous leaders, who come from Wadeye (Northern Territory) to our community, to learn life skills and employability skills. The basic premise is to learn to walk in two worlds.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Skiing, walking, hiking and yoga. I’m also a yoga teacher, but I don’t get to do that very often anymore. I also enjoy qigong and art.

What do you like about the area?

I love the connection to nature and the ability to go for a walk that takes

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Where would you take visitors to show case the area?

Buffalo is the first place I’m sure everybody mentions. Any of the mountains and the river, or just a walk in the bush.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

I think there needs to be a bit more planning, in terms of government planning, as to the services that are available. There are a number of people who are now coming here, and I’m one of them. Everyone wants to live here, but the services aren’t going to be available really soon.

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Economic climate is causing insurance costs up: council

COST INCREASE: Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas said council anticipated an increase in insurance premiums in its recent budget.

ALPINE Shire Council insurance premiums have increased by a third in the past two years, according to council records.

Council last month agreed to pay $807,557 for its insurance portfolio this financial year, up from $603,406 in 2020/21 and $676, 190 in 2021/22.

The portfolio includes professional indemnity and public and products liability cover, commercial crime insurance, work cover, an asset protection plan, and a range of smaller insurance policies.

Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas said based on the current economic climate and a range of global and national factors, council anticipated an increase in insurance premiums in its recent budget.

“We’re in an unstable economic climate, which is impacting many of the costs of living and doing business - insurance premiums included,” she said.

“In addition to premium increases some insurance agencies have also raised their brokerage fees, reflective of the wide scale increase to the general cost of living being experienced across the economy.

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“Over the last few years the global insurance market has been rapidly changing due to a range of factors - including economic uncertainty, digital disruption, environmental, sustainability and governance exposures and a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

“We can see that the insurance industry is in a period of significant rate hardening in response to these factors.

“This hardening typically results in higher premiums, fewer insurers providing certain types of coverage for specific industries and less competition among insurance carriers.”

Cr Nicholas said insuring staff, councillors, assets and facilities is essential for council to maintain its vital work for the community.

“We have been working with the broker for our insurances for some time and were made aware

of the likelihood of increased premiums in line with other local councils,” she said.

“We had anticipated an increase of between 15-20 per cent and budgeted accordingly.

“As this increase was anticipated, our full year budget provides for the continuation of all our current service provisions.

“However, prudent financial management includes not being complacent about future changes and we continue to watch the current economic situation closely to ensure we are on the front foot when it comes to financial planning.”

According to Cr Nicholas, council works with a broker and the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) to secure the best possible value for its range of insurance classes.

Alpine Shire councillors Ron Janas and John Forsyth also said the Alpine Shire had got the best insurance deal possible by going through the MAV. “When councils have sourced their insurance independently they have paid substantially higher premiums,” Cr Janas said.

Haines amendment ensures regions considered in climate policy INDI Independent MP Helen Haines has successfully amended the government’s Climate Change Bill, ensuring regional Australia is explicitly considered in future government climate policy.

The government’s Climate Change Bill passed the House of Representatives last week after being amended by Dr Haines and other members of the crossbench, with a vote of 89 to 56.

The Climate Change Bill, if it passes through the Senate, likely next month, will legislate a target to cut greenhouse emissions by 43 per cent by 2030.

“This is a victory for regional Australia and its impact will be felt for decades to come,” Dr Haines said.

“These changes mean the Climate Change Authority will be required to ensure that any measures to respond to climate change will boost economic, employment and social benefits in

regional and rural Australia.

“The regions will be explicitly considered when setting new emissions reduction targets and the minister must address the economic, employment and social benefits to regional Australia in the annual statement on emissions reductions.”

Expertise in regional development will also be an eligible qualification for appointments to the Climate Change Authority.

“These measures will put regional Australia in the drivers’ seat,” Dr Haines said.

“They will hold this government and future governments accountable to regional Australia and make sure we experience the benefits we know are possible from action on climate change.”

Despite being in isolation after testing positive to COVID-19, Dr Haines worked successfully with the government and members of the crossbench to move

the amendments, particularly with Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie who moved the amendments drafted by Dr Haines.

“I am grateful to the Member for Mayo for moving the amendments on my behalf and to the government for agreeing to them in the good faith with which they were put forward,” Dr Haines said.

“I am disappointed members of the Coalition who purport to represent regional Australia did not support my amendments.

“By voting against these amendments, the Coalition voted against jobs and investment in the regions, and put party politics above their own communities’ interests.

“Regional Australians are not stuck in the last century but the Nationals are.

“As an Independent, I didn’t follow a party line dictated by dinosaurs, I worked constructively

with the government of the day to improve legislation.

“Once again regional Australians have only been represented in the parliament by having Independents there arguing for sensible policy.

“The Coalition needs to do better.

“This is what I promised the people of Indi I would do, and what I will continue to do throughout the life of this parliament.

“This is not the end on action on climate change.

There is still so much more to do.

“And I will work every day to make sure regional Australia becomes the renewable economy powerhouse I know it can be.”

The bill is likely to receive the backing it requires from the minor party of the house and a crossbench Senator.

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Calls for Fair Go Rates rethink

By STEVE KELLY

THE lobby group for Victoria’s 79 councils is asking the State Government to revisit the Fair Go Rates cap of 1.75 per cent as it’s currently less than a third the proportion of the 6.1 per cent inflation rate announced last week.

Municipal Association of Victoria (MA) president Cr David Clark said the current rate cap mechanism is illdesigned to provide capacity for future rises to catch up amounts lost through the

current rises in CPI. He said in both the 202122 and 2022-23 year the rate cap has fallen well short of actual CPI figures and hence the costs flowing through to councils’ operations.

But homeowners with hefty mortgages are feeling the pinch, with the Reserve Bank of Australia again raising the cash rate by 0.5 per cent last Wednesday.

This has further put pressure on household budgets and the ability to pay for other extra costs such as munic-

ipal rates, energy bills, fuel and groceries.

MAV continues to call for the State Government to objectively review the rate cap and its implications.

It wants the government to do this with the clear goal to restore financial independence for local governments across the state, in order to deliver on local community needs and aspirations.

The government’s rate cap allowed councils to raise their overall rate revenue by 1.75 per cent in 2022/23

and 1.5 per cent in 2021/22 - which is what Alpine Shire adopted locally.

“With increasing cost of living pressures, councils are conscious of their role to minimise financial imposts on families and businesses, while continuing to deliver quality services and infrastructure for local communities,” Cr Clark said.

“But, just like Victorian households and businesses, our councils are exposed to the financial pressures created by rising inflation.

“Councils are having to make hard decisions around specific capital works, prioritising some projects over others and redirecting capital to deal with cost escalations.

“Within operating budgets, they are making difficult choices to minimise the cashflow impacts of the current inflationary pressures.”

Cr Clark said while the intent of the rate cap legislation is clear to not disadvantage the operational spending of councils, the structure of how this is applies is

clearly failing to deliver this steady state of operational funding.

He said with multiple cost pressures in mind, local government is working hard to meet community expectations.

“Every council in the state has completed deliberative engagements with their 79 diverse communities and not one community has asked their council to do less, despite each year having less funds to work with,” Cr Clark said.

Get outdoors and ‘Take Ten for Timor’

By ANITA McPHERSON WITH spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to set yourself a challenge, improve your health and get walking, at the same time boosting support for the people of East Timor.

Local group Friends of Lacluta have launched a ‘Take Ten for Timor’ fundraising campaign to raise money for projects on health and education outcomes for the people of Timor Leste.

The campaign encourages participants to set themselves a challenge for August, such as walking two thousand steps a day, and “fining” themselves $10 on each day they don’t reach their goal.

At the end of the month, participants add up their “fines” and donate the total to the Friends of Lacluta’s bank account.

Member Karen Jones of Myrtleford said she came up with the idea in 2020 when a group of friends in lockdown were looking for motivation to get out and do something on their own.

She said they set themselves a challenge to walk a set number of

steps each day, fining themselves $10 when they didn’t make it, which was then donated.

“We managed to raise enough money to buy a student a computer, which was great, so we thought we’d throw it out there again and encourage others to join in,” she said.

“It’s a personal motivation and it’s very flexible - you can set whatever challenge you like and do it in your own way - and Friends of Lacluta might get a few donations at the end of it.

“The take-home is, if you don’t make your challenge you don’t feel so bad, because Timor is benefitting.”

While the challenge was initially set for the month of August, people can jump in anytime or set their own dates and goals, remembering to tally their fines at the end of it.

Some of the funds raised will go to repairing the toilets at the small remote school in Carlo, and providing mother and baby bags to the neediest mothers at the birthing centre.

To find out more visit Friends of Lacluta on Facebook with donations welcome to Wangaratta Friends of Lacluta’s account (BSB 633000 Account 135500015).

FITNESS BOOST: Friends of Lacluta supporters including (from left) Karen Jones, Melanie Dymond, Liz Cerini, Marino Candusio and Rabela Punef go walking in Myrtleford to achieve their daily steps and support people in Timor Leste.

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Families must be at centre of Australia’s energy policy OPINION

By HELEN HAINES (INDI MP) and SAUL GRIFFITH, first published in The Canberra Times, July 31, 2022

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ustralia has an energy crisis and a new government.

These two facts give us both an opportunity for sensible energy reform, and a government that might be smart enough to seize it.

So far, the blame game for the crisis has focused heavily on supply side problems in electricity generation - the unreliable coal power stations, the broken supply lines.

But this only tells half the story.

If we are to lower energy bills and meet our climate targets, we really need to think about the demand side.

Households and communities - the people who purchase and use electricity - must move to the centre of energy and climate policy.

Australians know rooftop solar has been a good deal, and only continues to get better.

That is why they are frustrated when the government changes the feedin tariffs they have enjoyed.

Australians also know electric vehicles are coming.

They want them and cannot fathom why government policy has frustrated their arrival.

Australians understand once we are driving electric cars fuelled by rooftop solar, it will be much cheaper.

In fact, at just two cents per kilometre, driving an electric car will be 90 per cent cheaper than a petrol one.

Australians also know batteries are getting cheaper and will level the playing field in the energy system, allowing energy to be stored and used far cheaper than it can be from the grid.

We are also waking up to the fact using gas in our homes for cooking and heating is not only expensive, but also a leading cause of respiratory illness.

Going electric at home with modern induction stoves, and electric hot water and heating, is a cheaper than burning gas, and healthier, too.

Reducing household emissions doesn’t mean sitting in the dark and cold.

It means using energy smarter, enjoying more comfortable homes, and saving money.

And we have never had a better chance to help Australians seize these opportunities from renewables. It’s time to start empowering Australians to take control of their energy.

That’s why the current moment calls for a comprehensive household and community energy package, led by the Federal Government.

Such a package would have five parts.

• First: electrification loans.

Australians know technologies cheaper to run over the long haul are more expensive to buy up front.

And with the price of everything going up, most people don’t have the cash on hand to get into the great electrification savings game.

This is where the government can step up.

A $10,000 loan for households to install solar, batteries, reverse-cycle air conditioners, solar hot water, electric cooktops or double-glazing would unlock immediate savings for millions of households.

As it stands poorer Australians are stuck paying higher power bills because they are locked out of renewables for their home, or more efficient appliances.

No-interest loans address this inequity as well as reducing demand on the grid.

TIME FOR ACTION: Now is the time for sensible energy reform according to Indi Independent federal MP Helen Haines and founder of Rewiring Australia Dr Saul Griffiths.

• Second: the government could also give the market certainty by adopting phaseout dates for the sale of new fossil-burning machines.

The UK will end the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2030.

Norway will do it by 2025.

With our vast distances and after a decade of bad policy, these timelines are probably too ambitious for Australia.

But electric vehicles are coming, and a clear timeline and incentives for their adoption will make them cheaper for everyone.

The Netherlands is phasing out new natural gas appliances by 2025 and will heat all its eight million homes with electricity by 2050.

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Labor’s community battery plan should be brought forward, starting with the most vulnerable communities at edge-of-grid locations like Corryong, which is developing its own micro-grid in response to the 2019-20 bushfires.

• Fourth: we need to boost local ownership of renewable energy generation.

Australia needs more renewables, and fast.

To move at the required speed, we need to deliver more of the economic benefits of renewables to the regional communities that play host to them.

The government could achieve this by unlocking investment in mid-scale, community-owned solar and wind projects with a simple underwriting scheme.

Australia already has a handful of such locallyowned projects. We could have hundreds more.

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And at the community scale, the government should pick up the successful Victorian Power Hub program and roll it out nationally.

This program delivered dozens of small-scale renewable projects for community groups like sporting clubs and childcare facilities, returning $13 of benefit for every dollar invested.

Let’s take it national.

• Fifth: Finally, we need new rules that back households, not fossil fuel companies.

As the government redesigns the electricity market, it must deliver a set of rules suited not to the world that is passed, but the world that is coming: a world in which most machines in our lives will be electric, where most of our energy will come from the sun, where the cheapest power will be the stuff that comes off our roofs.

The rules of the current

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system were written for a handful of giant coal and gas plants that caused our current crisis.

But in a few short years, our millions of households and businesses will operate a vast network of tiny power stations, batteries and flexible loads.

We need them all working together to make our energy more affordable, reliable and robust than it has ever been.

So we need a fairer system to pay households for the energy they generate, to incentivise vehicles to charge during the day, to bring community batteries into the system where they would do the most good.

This basic guiding principle is called “grid neutrality” - the idea all power generators and batteries should be treated equally, regardless of their size, be they households or mega wind farms.

Fairer rules will incentivise households to electrify, decarbonise, and save money.

None of this is easy, but Australia has so much to win.

Going electric can save a household $5000 a year.

Weaning our economy off imported fossil fuels would end our vulnerability to global price shocks.

And we’d fix our emissions problem to boot.

Australia’s future can and should be as a more selfreliant, low-emission nation powered by ultra-cheap renewables, where everyone saves money.

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Bright Probus Club enjoyed winter lunch

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE BRIGHT Probus Club members enjoyed a winter casserole lunch with live entertainment last month.

Club secretary John Simpson said the musical duo, Woven Hearts, were great.

“They performed a number of pieces, both covers of wellknown songs and some of their own compositions,” he said.

“It was an intimate concert enjoyed by both our members and visitors alike.

“Woven Hearts continued to entertain as we all enjoyed a delicious three-course lunch prepared by twenty-one different cooks; soup, casseroles and desserts.

“Don’t worry; Mali and Elissa (Woven Hearts) also enjoyed the great home-cooking on offer.”

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GREAT DAY: Members (from left) Bernd Kress, Cynthia Kress, Cliff Keating, Pam Keating and Barbara Friend, enjoying their soup in a mug before obtaining their mains.

LIVE TUNES: Folk duo Woven Hearts entertaining members and visitors.

WHAT A FEAST: Heather Maddison in the kitchen with president Leigh Harley serving up and visitor John Mauchline waiting his turn.

$2m contract awarded for Dargo road upgrade

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE PHASE three of the Dargo High Plains Road Upgrade is in its first steps, as the Alpine Shire Council awarded a contract for the clearing, grading and installation of the road at its meeting last week.

Council awarded the contract to North East Civil Construction for $2,090,070.

Phase two of the project is currently underway, with security access control gates under construction, to be installed in spring this year, and security cameras and signage to be procured prior to opening.

Council seeks community submissions for youth strategy

Councillors last year approved the awarding of a contract to North East Civil Construction for a maximum cost of $180,000, to conduct preliminary site establishment of the road, including tree clearing, grading and drain clearing works along 39.25km.

The entire works follow a $2.6m government grant received by council in June 2021, from Regional Development Victoria, for the upgrading of the road between the Great Alpine Road, Hotham Heights and the Alpine Shire Council municipal boundary.

The council report said

the third phase will include the initial clearing and grading of the road, importation of rock to raise the road level to allow for drainage, gravel resheeting and the installation of culverts along the length of the road.

The report also said extensive consultation has been conducted with a wide range of stakeholders who all support the project, including the Department of Environment Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), Parks Victoria, Wellington Shire Council, Mount Hotham Resort Management Board, Bushfire Re-

covery Victoria, Regional Roads Victoria, Federal and State Government representatives, Alpine Community Recovery Committee, Bright and District Chamber of Commerce, Four Wheel Drive Victoria and businesses in Dargo including The Dargo River Inn, Dargo Hotel and Dargo General Store.

Councillor Ron Janas said the project has been on council’s radar for “some years now”.

“It is a major road and a beautiful drive and I’m pleased to see our local industry has been awarded that contract, keeping that

money in our area,” he said.

“There is still some debate as to if it’s our road but I believe conversations are happening with some agencies that should be looking after that road and giving their funds rather than our ratepayers.”

Councillor Simon Kelley backed up Cr Janas’ statements.

“This road is an important road when we think about egress and emergency response and it does need to be invested in; ideally by a more appropriate authority going forward,” he said.

ALPINE Shire Council has placed its draft Alpine Shire Youth Strategy on public exhibition for 28 days.

The Alpine Shire Youth Strategy 2022-2024 will guide the efforts of council and its partner, Communities that Care Alpine (CTCA), to cultivate resilience, wellbeing and opportunities for young people and their families in the Alpine Shire.

According to council, 201 young people aged 12-25 from Alpine Shire communities were engaged throughout the development of the draft strategy through online surveys, face to face engagement, online forums with young people, and online forums with other stakeholders, including schools and support agencies.

Councillor Katarina Hughes said that while engaging with more than 200 young people was good for the strategy, she encouraged more people to get involved with the public consultation.

“I’m urging adults who have youth in their care to really sit down with them, tell them what it’s about and why they’re being engaged,” she said.

Additional data has been drawn from the 2020 Mission Australia Youth Survey and the 2019 CTCA Youth Survey.

According to council, feedback from the public exhibition period will be considered for inclusion in the final strategy, prior to the strategy being presented to council for adoption at a future meeting.

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Maxwell calls for Andrews to “pay it back”

Long road to local government

By JOHN TAYLOR OAM, Myrtleford and District Historical Society Inc.

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HE early roads of the 1850s and 1860s in the Upper Ovens District were unreliable and unsafe for the traveller.

When flooded, they were impassable or they became quagmires.

Streams were forded as most roads lacked bridges.

Deaths by accident or drowning, stock and property losses were not uncommon, and in the dry season dust was abundant.

In response, the Victorian Government passed the Roads Act in 1853, providing a form of government in local districts through roads boards.

The first board in the Upper Ovens was at Beechworth in 1856, followed by the proclamation of the Buckland Roads Board in 1862.

The old route of the Buckland Road can still be seen today above the Ovens floodplain: on the former Ovens Highway just west of Myrtleford, below the tree line of the Ovens Plantation on the highway to Ovens and on private property between Ovens and Eurobin.

Maintenance and building of the Buckland district roads stretched from Buffalo River and Myrtle (now Barwidgee) Creek to the Buckland River and the Ovens above Bright.

The board levied taxes to fund its responsibilities, at one shilling per acre for cultivated land and one penny per acre for pastoral land.

The board was also permitted to apply tolls until 1869, one being a gate at Taylor’s Gap which later was re-erected at Bluebell.

Charges varied from one farthing to three pence for various farm animals and six pence to one shilling and six pence for horse and bullock drawn vehicles.

In 1863 the Local Government Act provided for the absorption of roads boards into shires and boroughs across the state.

As a result, the Buckland Roads Board was absorbed by the newly proclaimed Shire of Bright on June 6, 1866.

In 1868, the Bright Shire was divided into three ridings, with nine councillors representing residents.

The west riding, centred on Myrtleford and district, had only one representative.

Nearby, residents over the Barwidgee Creek or Buffalo River belonged to the United Shire of Beechworth or the Shire of Oxley respectively.

By 1883, speculation about severance from the Bright Shire had arisen amongst residents, including settlers at Happy Valley and Mudgegonga, who were in the north riding.

It was not until August 1894 that a public meeting unanimously adopted a motion to sever from the Bright Shire, recommending the west and parts of the north riding of the shire become a new shire.

The north and west riding boundaries were adjusted in 1898 but would remain in the Bright Shire.

Severance remained an issue into the 20th century, promoted by the agenda of the Myrtleford Progress Association.

SHIRE OF MYRTLEFORD PROCLAIMED, JUNE 1960: An estimated 1000 people gathered at a ceremony at the Memorial Square to hear the proclamation of the shire on June 8, 1960.

MYRTLEFORD SHIRE INAUGURAL COUNCIL MEMBERS, JUNE, 1960: Back Row: C.J. Rootsey, N.A. McGeehan, W.J. McGuffie. Centre Row: J.J. Garoni (Press Rep.), G. Thompson (Health Inspector), C.J. Toner, K.A.W. Weller, J.A. Jones. Front Row: J.W. Browne, H.G. Haymes, (Actg. Secretary), W.R. Selzer (President), R.G. Sibley (Actg. Engineer), A.C. McLaughlin. In August, K.S. Lane and W.R. Dryden would be appointed Shire secretary and engineer respectively.

SHIRE OF MYRTLEFORD LOCALITY PLAN, 1960: The elongated shape of the new municipality, incorporating former settlements within the west and Myrtleford ridings of the Bright Shire.

Local Shire issues were aired about representation, roads, lighting and pathways, and fed through Shire councillors who attended Association meetings.

The underlying issue was local rates revenue which exceeded other centres; residents demanded a more equal sharing of services.

In the late 1920s to mid-1930s local residents actively resisted several proposals by the shire to change boundaries and in March, 1935 a government-approved poll of 150 people proposed sub-dividing the west riding and increasing the number of local representatives to six.

This result was rejected, and a “Monster Public Indignation Meeting of Ratepayers” was held on March 14 to no avail.

Creation of a fourth riding in the Bright Shire would wait until April, 1956.

The equalising of voting power, now with six representatives elected, three each from a west riding and a Myrtleford riding, led minds to turn to creation of a separate municipality again.

This was given impetus in 1957

MYRTLEFORD ON THE BUCKLAND ROAD, 1867: Looking towards Mount Buffalo, the Buckland Road is concealed behind premises on the northern bank of Happy Valley Creek.

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when Mount Beauty had been annexed into the Shire of Bright, creating the possibility of a fifth riding.

In 1958 the Progress Association requested council excise the west riding, Myrtleford riding and Happy Valley from the Shire of Bright to form a new local government area and a petition was lodged with State Government authorities in March 1959.

Following an investigation, on March 1, 1960 the petition was granted by the Governor-inCouncil.

The 77-year long struggle for severance, which had begun in 1883, had concluded.

Myrtleford Shire was to come into being by severance from the Shire of Bright on 31 May, 1960.

Nine councillors had to be elected and 17 candidates stood on May 19.

On June 8 the town and district were proclaimed a municipality by the Minister for Local Government, Murray Porter, MLA. The “Border Morning Mail” reported: “Before 1000 people Mr Porter bestowed the right on 4,000

people to govern themselves locally”.

Bright Shire extended a hand of friendship, presenting an Australian flag to the new council.

It shared the roles of secretary and engineer until permanent appointments were made in August.

On June 14 the leading article in the “Myrtleford Times” described a “Brief, History Making Ceremony” at which inaugural President Cr. W.R. Selzer proclaimed: “This is the hour we have been waiting for!”

He would chair his first meeting on June 8 and for the first seven years these would be held at the CWA Hall in Standish Street; offices and operations were shared with the Lands Department at the old Myrtleford State School building in Elgin Street.

A civic centre, housing council chambers, offices and library was officially opened by the Governor of Victoria, Major-General Sir Rohan Delacombe on June 8, 1967.

It would remain the official seat of Myrtleford’s local government until November 18, 1994, with the proclamation of the Alpine Shire.

NORTH East state MP Tania Maxwell has thrown her support behind calls for the Labor Party to repay taxpayer funds found to be misused following an investigation by the state’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) and Ombudsman.

The Operation Watts special report initially published on July 20 uncovered a catalogue of “unethical and inappropriate behaviour” which included the hiring of unqualified employees into taxpayer-funded roles and interference with government grants provided to community organisations.

Speaking in parliament last week, Ms Maxwell expressed her disappointment in the State Government, calling on Premier Daniel Andrews to set an example for parliamentary integrity and pay back the misused money.

“On June 8, in this very place, I put forward a motion about that type of conduct as it relates to bullying and harassment and to examine what support and oversight was in place - at the time I reflected that parliament and its members should be exemplars of best practice,” she said.

“Reading the Operation Watts report further affirms my view that the review of the parliament as a workplace that I proposed is essential - the heads of the highest integrity bodies in our state say that Victoria is now a laggard rather than a leader in parliamentary integrity.

“I am bewildered how the premier can say he takes full responsibility for the conduct outlined in the report and that he supports its 21 recommendations, but then says that repaying taxpayers’ money, which was clearly identified in the inquiry, is not required because it was a recommendation.”

Ms Maxwell’s motion, in response to opposition leader in the upper house David Davis’ call for Mr Andrews to repay more than $1.3 million in misappropriated funds, stated the Operation Watts report had gone to the heart of the integrity and ethical conduct of parliamentarian, ministers and their respective staff.

“It is completely hypocritical to say that you’re going beyond the recommendations when it does not include repaying public money that was blatantly misused,” she said.

“Surely our premier made a faux pas and meant to say that his moral and ethical duty was to ensure that taxpayers’ money would be repaid as his first priority and that he does not require a recommendation in a report to make that decision.

“Pay back the money - you said yourself that you need to do more than just offer words - it has to be about action.

“Be true to that statement and pay the money back.”

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Visitation rise renews calls for mid-week trips to Falls

SOCIAL CUPPA: Enjoying a recent coffee morning catch up at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre were (from left) Joy Keith, Mariel Anderson, Pauline Cash, Kathryn Thomas, Meryl Gill, Kath Jones and Lesley McBain.

Upper Kiewa Valley News THANKS to the Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts group, the St Kilda Film Festival will be presented in Mt Beauty this Saturday, August 13, at the community centre starting at 8 pm.

A range of award winning short films will be screened to entertain and surprise.

Don’t miss this chance to see some quality film productions.

The bar opens at 7.30pm.

THE Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre is currently undergoing renovations.

Works, including a kitchen upgrade and installation of a new roof, will cost around $90,000.

Neighbourhood centre general manager, Trish Dixon, said it had been

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necessary to limit the cafe service due to the lack of volunteers, but this causes a problem as the revenue from the Rose Garden Cafe helps fund the costs of running the centre.

“They have temporarily stood down three part time staff, leaving just three part time staff at present,” she said.

“The cafe was formed to support the services of the centre as funding from

our contract with DFFH doesn’t cover the services we provide, but now the centre has been supporting the cafe due to COVID.” There are an extensive variety of courses available at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre.

You can check them out on Facebook or the newsletter.

The cafe volunteers are still working on Tuesdays, and the coffee morning is still happening on Fridays at 11am with coffee and cake for just $4.

It’s a good way to socialise and make new friends.

The cafe is still catering for groups when needed as well.

The centre also provides support help through the Upper Kiewa Valley Support Services, outreach help through Hume Legal Services, New

Access (for health and wellbeing) and they are the Centrelink agent (Services Australia) for all your needs.

Keep an eye out for the upcoming courses - the next one being photo editing started on August 9, and barista basics on August 16.

Contact the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre on 5754 1166.

THIS morning on Alpine FM Brunch program I will be speaking with the Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts president Ann Dickinson at 9.30am and ‘The Dogs Girls ‘ Sue and Marsie at 10.10am.

The Talking Heads segment is on at 11.10am, where we will be announcing the line up for the Writers Festival coming to Mt Beauty in October.

NEAR record visitation to Falls Creek Alpine Resort has seen day tripper car parks filled to capacity over recent weekends, forcing authorities to stop some visitors from entering the resort.

Resort visitation for the first eight weeks of the season is up 35 per cent on 2019, and a whopping 64 per cent on 10 year visitation averages.

Falls Creek Resort Management (FCRM) said prepurchased resort entry permit holders are given prioritised access during busy periods.

“As of this week, resort entry permits will not be available for purchase at the ticket box during peak periods (Saturday mornings) and the ability to purchase online will be removed when day permit sales are reaching capacity,” FCRM said last week.

“These actions will be put in place to ensure the safety of our visitors and mountain staff.”

FCRM said that guests that plan ahead and pre-purchase resort entry permits, lift tickets and lessons are being given priority.

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Wales steps down as MFNC president

By NATHAN DE VRIES WELL-KNOWN local character and long-time member of the Myrtleford Football Netball Club family, Ian Wales, has stepped aside from the top job at McNamara Reserve to spend more time with his family after a brush with cancer.

After his diagnosis of prostate cancer back in March and subsequent successful surgery, Wales said the incident had placed a few things in perspective.

“As I was saying to a mate before, even though we say we’re getting old, we all think ‘I’ll do that in a few years’ time,’ - it makes you think hang on a minute, maybe that few years’ time mightn’t be there,” he said.

“I’ve just had a grandson, so it’s time to be around family a bit more.

“I’ll still be involved with footy because I love the game and love the connection with the Myrtleford Football Netball Club, but I don’t necessarily want the responsibility or the full-on commitment.”

Wales stepped into the role for the 2019 season, which saw the senior Saints make it to the preliminary final, and the thirds players take home the flag.

He said the tumultuous years of navigating the club through the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 was a dark time for himself and the club.

“It was two tough years of not knowing what tomorrow was going to bring,” Wales said.

“That was pretty stressful - I don’t necessarily think I stress about a lot of things, but that was stressful.

“I didn’t blame people because everyone was in the

same boat, because as a president people ask ‘what’s going on, what’s happened?’ - I’d have no idea.

“Then you’d go on and ask the Ovens and Murray or even AFL North East Border - no one really knew, even at the top level, what was going to happen, you just had to hang in there.

“In 2021 we played about 10-13 games and we had a pretty good list - quite a few of them were travelling from Melbourne, but then Melbourne players weren’t allowed to come up, so we had to go over and face Albury over there in one game with a half-baked reserves side and got smashed by 120 with Albury sitting on top of the ladder.

“You had players and sponsors, people paying money, thinking ‘what’s the point of all this?’ - that was probably the hardest part, that little period.”

Despite the lows, the club has emerged from the darkness in an immensely strong position, with an army of dedicated volunteers and helpers, which Wales described as the greatest joy of his tenure.

“I think one of the best things about being president is when you look around and see how many volunteers it takes to run a football netball club,” he said.

“For us to be in a strong competition in a small town like we are, it’s hats off to all of those volunteers because we couldn’t do it without them.

“The highlight is getting to know people at a grassroots level - they’re there every week, it’s amazing, really.

“Anyone that’s contemplating or thinking about going to

the AGM and putting their hand up to take the position, male or female, the club’s probably never been in a stronger position on and off the field.

“It would be a great time to get involved and ride the wave a bit, and hopefully have some sustained success.”

A date for the MFNC AGM has not yet been set - former president Michael Quirk will operate as interim president until such a time as a new one is elected.

END OF AN ERA: Ian Wales will not seek reappointment as president of the Myrtleford Football Netball Club next year to spend more time with his wife Loretta (pictured) and the rest of his family.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Panthers smash out results on diamond THE visiting Wangaratta Rangers looked set to score in the first innings of the A grade baseball match at Porepunkah, but a force out play by Stephen Johnstone at third base and two strikeouts by pitcher Rian Banks saw them foiled.

The Panthers’ lead-off batter, Heath Anders was drilled by a pitch, went to second on another wild pitch and scored on Adam Rosser’s infield hit.

The Rangers again went scoreless after Adrian Quinton took a spectacular catch in rightfield, just millimetres off the ground, and followed with an accurate throw to first base for a double play.

Banks obtained another strikeout.

In the third innings, after Anders had taken big strides in centerfield to hold a catch, the Rangers used a hit batter and four outfield hits to score three runs.

It was pleasing to see the Panthers, from two out, mount a fight back - three consecutive single base hits (Banks and Rosser to leftfield and Johnstone to rightfield) to bring in the runners and tie up the game.

Youngster Lachlan Rosser threw out the first batter at first base, but again a hit batter was followed by five safe hits, including two doubles, enabling the Rangers to add on another five runs.

The Panthers again took up the challenge - Adrian Quinton led off with a walk, and Jarrod McCormack beat out his dropped third strike, and both of these speedy runners stole third base.

An infield error, a walk and another wild pitch saw Porepunkah get back three runs, with the bases loaded, but that was to be the last runs for the home side.

The Rangers continued with another five runs, de-

spite good plays by Dean Anders, to throw out a runner at the plate, Quinton to quickly get the ball back into second base for Banks to tag out a batter trying to stretch a single, and a good catch by Rosser in centerfield.

The B grade match saw a very young home team initially hold Benalla to just one run in the first innings.

However, six safe hits and four fielding errors saw the margin out to 8-0 after two innings.

Starting pitcher Kaleb Hoare struck out two batters and only gave one walk in another good display.

Catches were taken by Mason Anders in centerfield, Mark Chambers and James Rogers at second and first bases respectively.

In the next three innings, Rogers took on the pitching duties for four strikeouts, but four walks also.

Benalla added five runs in

two of these three innings.

Anders took another catch, Lachlan Thompson took one at shortstop and ran down a runner attempting to steal third.

Lachlan Rosser had a force out at third base and threw out a batter at first base.

Offensively, the Panthers began the third innings with Chambers leading off with a single, and benefitting from a wild throw.

Junior Lucca Bathelmez hit the ball solidly to centerfield and Jarrod McCormack’s single saw the Panthers with two runs.

In the fourth, James led off with a walk and two passed balls saw him score.

Ethan Edwards, who had followed with a single to rightfield, was left at third base.

The Under 15 match saw the visiting Benalla team cruise out to an 8-0 lead after the first three innings.

Their starting pitcher

went three innings, giving up a single to Ayla McCallum, but striking out six batters in a match-winning performance.

In their last innings, Benalla added a further six runs, while the Panthers came from two out to have the next 5 batters aboard walks to Nathan Alexander, Ayla and Samara McCallum, a safe hit by Mason Anders and a fielding error on Sam Bourne’s infield hit to see the account open with five runs.

In the field, Mason had six outs - two being tags of stealing runners at the home plate.

Liam Quinton pitched two innings for one hit, two runs given up and striking out four batters.

Luca Bathelmez and Bourne threw an innings each with some success, with Sam obtaining a strikeout and Luca fielding a comeback hit for an out at first base.

Next week all games are back at Wangaratta, with the A grade playing Wodonga, while B grade play Rangers Orange and both junior teams playing the Wang Rangers.

Match details A grade: Wangaratta 0-03-5-3-0=11 runs, 4 errors, 15 safe hits.

Porepunkah 1-0-2-3-00=6 runs, 2 errors, 4 safe hits-R Banks, A Rosser, S Johnstone, A Quinton 1 ea.

B grade: Benalla 1-7-50-5=18 runs, 1 error and 14 safe hits.

Panthers 0-0-2-1-0=3 runs, 10 errors, 4 safe hits-J McCormack, E Edwards, M Chambers, L Bathelmez 1 ea.

Under 15: Benalla 6-0-26=14 runs, 0 errors, 5 safe hits.

Panthers 0-0-0-5=5 runs, 3 errors, 2 safe hits-A McCallum, M Anders 1 ea.

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August off to a swinging start at Mount Beauty Golf Club A SMALL field of 11 turned out for Mount Beauty Golf Club’s monthly medal on Saturday, August 6.

Wet conditions on the course saw some relatively high scoring amongst the group with Ross Rynehart proving superior on the day with a 75 net.

Stephen Short and Roger Church shared second place with their net 78s.

NTPs went to Ross Rynehart on the seventh as well as the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency and Post Office.

The club kept the balls for the ninth and 17th holes whilst Allan Retallick took home the money on the 18th.

Congrats to all who played in the monthly medal.

Junior home and away season wraps up

WET WEATHER: Marnie Broz (left) and Marg Curtis braved the rainclouds to hit the course during the week.

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THE final round of the Wangaratta and District Junior Football League was played over the weekend, with many Myrtleford teams enjoying the bye.

Bright’s under 12 and 14 sides took out big wins, with both sides making it to the finals - the only Myrtleford team to make it is the under 17s, who will play in the second week of finals after finishing on top of the table.

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UNDER PRESSURE: Brenton Cook tries to keep possession against a Hotspur defender in Sunday’s match.

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MYRTLEFORD Savoys men’s division one soccer side will be licking their wounds this week after suffering an upset loss to Albury Hotspurs 3-1 on Sunday at Aloysius Park.

The Savoys fell behind midway through the first half and were three goals to nil down before scoring a conciliation goal in the 72nd minute off the boot of Nagus Henry.

Coach Rob Caponecchia said while he was disappointed with the loss, he doesn’t want his side to dwell on the result.

“It was a pretty ordinary result, it was just like a bad day at the office,” he said.

“We missed a few clear cut chances in the first 20 minutes and when they went forward they seemed to look like scoring on any opportunity they created.

“I think Hotspurs deserved to win, but I think we just need to get back to the drawing board and look forward to St Pats on the weekend.”

The Savoys had stormed into the bye last week with a great run of form and momentum, losing just one of their last seven games.

Caponecchia said it was disappointing to lose momentum so close to finals, especially against the ninth placed Hotspurs.

“It was a disappointing result,

not necessarily the end score but more how we played,” he said.

“We came off a good result against Cobram before the bye, I don’t know if complacency set in but they definitely looked sharper than us.”

The result sealed Myrtleford’s finals fate and they will be playing the Boomers in the first week of finals in the fourth versus fifth position.

Caponecchia said the remaining two matches and weeks of training will now be fully focused on the preparation to face the Boomers, ensuring matchday structures a fully suited to take the Savoys deep in finals.

“The result to me was pretty irrelevant, because we’re going to end up either fourth or fifth and we know who our opponents are going to be in that first final,” he said.

“We’re just trying to set up to how we want to play against the Boomers in a final and on the weekend the structures didn’t work.

“We’ll work on that at training and work our structures out properly and we’re trying to get the right players in the right positions in time for the final against Boomers.

“That’s something the boys got the message on after the game and something we’ve definitely got to work on.”

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DEJA vu occurred for the Myrtleford Savoys women division one team on Sunday, going down 6-3 to St Pats at Alexandra Park, the exact some scores, opposition and venue as the week before.

Despite scoring an early goal, the Savoys conceded four goals within the first 16 minutes, which proved to be the difference in the game.

Coach Gabrielle Paglia said although the game played out in a much similar fashion as the week before, her team was much more prepared and looked more likely despite not getting the results.

“It was a similar sort of game, we were told at the end by some people watching we were the better team with how we played,” she said.

“I’m pretty happy with this week compared to last week, we definitely upped our game.

“St Pats came out firing and we were dropping off towards the end but we had a lot more shots on goal, we just weren’t able to get it into the back of the net.”

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LOOKING DANGEROUS: Captain Summer Caponecchia dribbling away against St Pats on Sunday.

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“We were slipping everywhere and it took us quite a bit to get a handle on the conditions.”

The Savoys now look increasingly likely to be forced to settle for sixth on the ladder as finals quickly approaches.

Paglia said the side has struggled with injury and illness throughout the year, but has praised those who have stood up on short notice, such as goal-

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keeper Annabel Iaria who has stood up to the keeping position in the last two weeks with limited preparation or game time as a keeper.

“We’ve had troubles with consistency of players for reasons that can’t be helped and we’ve just had to change around a few things,” she said.

“Our step-in keeper is doing a wonderful job and communicates really well.

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Final showdown set in battle for second

BY BAILEY ZIMMERMANN bzimmermann@ nemedia.com.au

BRIGHT senior footballers took care of business on Saturday with a triumphant 79 point win over North Wangaratta at a wet Pioneer Park to set up a final round play off for a top two position against Bonnie Doon this weekend A scrappy first half saw the Mountain Men take a comfortable lead before kicking away in the third quarter.

Dylan Bursill and Cooper Thomason were the stars, kicking 10 of the side’s 15 goals between them.

Coach Paul Harrison said his team took some time to adjust to the conditions, but by the third quarter they began putting their attacking run and carry game style in full swing.

“It was a pretty hard fought game for the first half,” he said.

“It wasn’t the prettiest of games, but we spoke at half time about trying not to lower down to a contested game.

“Yes it was wet, muddy and soggy but we were probably being too passive, just getting the ball and kicking it forward but there was no real structure to it.

“The third quarter was really pleasing, we moved the ball a lot better and we put a bit of a score on the board to kick away from them.”

Greta’s narrow win over Milawa on Saturday made the equation simple for the Mountain Men this weekend - win and a second chance position is theirs, lose and they will playing for their season next week.

But Harrison said he won’t be going all in and risking the health of his players in order to get that top two spot.

“We touched on it after the

SPLASHING AROUND : Jack Dalbosco gets the ball forward in the thick of the wet on Saturday. game and it’s a pretty simple equation if we want to finish top two we’ve got to win,” he said “We won’t be rushing anyone back trying to get that win.

“It would be wonderful to finish top two but I think we’re in a position where I think we can go deep into finals whether we finish top two or whether we finish third or fourth.”

Nick Lebish and Sam Buckley were held out of the side for another week on Saturday.

Harrison said due to the soggy conditions of the ground he didn’t want to risk his stars’ players health and jeopardise their chances in finals.

“We went on the cautious side, coming off a knee in those conditions was not the preferred conditions to

come back to,” he said.

“That may be the same this week, we may not even use them come the weekend if the grounds are terrible.

“I’d rather have them at 100 per cent than have them play at 85 per cent and lose them for the rest of the year.”

Harrison said in order to repeat their narrow win over the Bombers earlier in the year, Bright will need to bring the heat in the midfield and play a high pressure game.

“If they get their running game going they’re quite a damaging team by foot,” he said.

“Front-on pressure has got to be really high for us and we’ve got to work off that.

“They’ve got a really good midfield so clearances will be telling as well.”

PHOTOS: Charlotte Kilner

KEEPING LOW: Cooper Thomson gets a kick away under pressure from the North Wangaratta defender.

Bright A grade triumph in full team performance

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN BRIGHT’S A grade netballers had a breakthrough 42-28 win on Saturday over North Wangaratta to cap off their last home game of the season in style.

The women came out firing in the first quarter to get out to a six goal lead, which steadily grew as the game went on to record their third win on the year.

Laura Harris was the beneficiary of the hard work done further down the court finishing with 31 goals.

Coach Bridget Flint-Chapman, who returned from absence last week, said she was ecstatic with how the team played.

“It was a real team effort from the start, we came out firing in the first quarter and were able to keep the momentum going from there,” she said.

“Everyone did the job I asked of them and there’s lots of positives to take into the last game (this weekend).”

Bright will be looking forward to end their season on a high with another winnable game this Saturday up against the sixth placed Bonnie Doon.

But all of the focus will quickly shift for Bright’s A grade netballers as the B grade gear up for a finals campaign.

Currently placed fifth on the ladder, Bright’s B grade will most likely be facing North Wangaratta again in the elimination final, who they lost to 46-41 on the weekend.

Flint-Chapman said it’s going to be crucial to the B grade’s chances in finals to continue to support them at training and on matchday, even though the A grade will be playing their last game this weekend.

“It will be as normal for everyone and we’ll really focus on what B grade need to work on as they head into finals,” she said.

“We will still be at training to offer B grade support on their finals campaign, it’s always great to keep supporting teams in finals to give them more players for drills and set plays.”

O&K gets behind legend’s fundraiser

DO IT FOR TERRY: Ovens and King operations manager Cam Green (left) and AFL Victoria community football manager John O’Donohue with Terry Socks it to Cancer socks and donation tins.

THE Ovens and King Football Netball League will honour one of their former greats by taking part in Terry Socks it to Cancer this Saturday.

Senior football and netball players, as well as umpires, will wear brightly coloured socks as part of the campaign inspired

by Benalla Team of the Century member, Terry Greaves.

Mr Greaves, of Markwood, is being treated for metastatic melanoma, with money raised on the day going towards the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund.

Ovens and King operations manager, Cam Green, said the league was proud to get behind Greaves, who also played at

Goorambat, Benalla All Blacks, Moyhu and North Wangaratta.

“Terry’s been such a big part of the region, and specifically, some of the clubs in the Ovens and King,” he said.

“This is a great opportunity for us to not only show our support for Terry and his family, but the many players, supporters and volunteers in our league who have been affected by cancer, because everyone is touched by it at one point or another.

“We’ll have collection containers at each of the games, so we encourage everyone to dig deep and support this great, local cause.”

Greaves was first diagnosed

with cancer 15 years ago, and experienced the challenges of having to travel long distances to receive treatment in Melbourne.

In 2020, his cancer returned and he has since received monthly treatment in Albury.

Greaves said he was passionate about raising money for the cancer centre because it was so important for people in the region to have access to treatment and facilities locally.

“I’ve experienced it first hand after having to travel to Melbourne every three months for five years,” he said.

“It is so much more convenient and stress-free being able to travel to Albury, which is just a two-hour return trip, compared

to Melbourne which is six hours.”

Terry Socks it to Cancer has been organised by Greaves, in partnership with AFL North East Border.

It will see home teams will wear pink socks, away teams yellow and umpires blue to reflect the colours of the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund.

All money raised through the event stays helps fund new equipment, staff training and development, research and wellness programs at the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre.

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ROUND

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OVENS AND MURRAY SENIORS LADDER

ROUND 15 - AUGUST 6 MATCHES

#

TEAM

P

W

L

D

%

PTS

1

WANGARATTA

15

14

1

0

260.88

56

2

YARRAWONGA

15

13

2

0

162.49

52

3

ALBURY

15

11

4

0

133.99

44

4

MYRTLEFORD

15

8

7

0

112.14

32

5

LAVINGTON

15

8

7

0

100.64

32

6

WANGARATTA ROVERS

15

8

7

0

100.17

32

7

COROWA RUTHERGLEN

15

6

9

0

81.86

24

8

WODONGA

15

5

10

0

87.28

20

9

WODONGA RAIDERS

15

1

14

0

50.30

4

15

1

14

0

41.72

4

10 NORTH ALBURY A GRADE:

NETBALL SCORES

ROUND 16

Myrtleford 31 def by Wangaratta 55

BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Saige Broz 3, Tina Way 2, Sophie Cappellari 1.

WANGARATTA: Kate Dean 3, Hannah Grady 2, Amy Byrne 1 . GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Rebecca Piazza 13, Morgan Byrne 12, Sally Botter 6.

WANGARATTA: Georgia Clark 35, Amy Byrne 17, Rachelle Petts 3.

Wang Rovers 32 def by Wodonga 45

BEST: WANG ROVERS: Briony Simpson 3, Kelsie Wilson 2, Sarah Riches 1.

WODONGA: Ella Dickins 3, Ellie Ainsworth 2, Cassi Mathey 1. GOALS: WANG ROVERS: Sarah Riches 20, Hidden Player 8, Bree Schutt 2, Rebecca Kreltszheim 2. WODONGA: Cassi Mathey 21, Hidden Player 14, Hannah Pole 10.

Lavington 42 def North Albury 40 Wodonga Raiders 46 def by Albury 48 Yarrawonga 44 def Corowa-Rutherglen 43

THIRDS FOOTBALL RESULTS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 ALBURY VS LAVINGTON WANGARATTA VS WODONGA RAIDERS NORTH ALBURY VS YARRAWONGA COROWA-R’GLEN VS WANG ROVERS WODONGA VS MYRTLEFORD

WANG ROVERS WODONGA

Yarrawonga 5.11.41 def by Corowa Rutherglen 6.7.43; Wodonga Raiders 6.8.44 def by Albury 10.5.65; Lavington 17.10.112 def North Albury 1.2.8

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19

3.10 4.12.36 8.11 11.12.78

GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Jake McQueen 2; Brodie Filo 1; Raven Jolliffe 1. WODONGA: Jett Cassidy 3; Samuel Jewell 3; Oscar Willding 2; Matthew Wilson 1; Jordan Taylor 1; Will Bradshaw 1. BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Raven Jolliffe, Jake McQueen, Jace Mcquade, Jack Gerrish. WODONGA: Adam Jorgensen, Joshua Mathey, Angus Baker, Samuel Jewell, Charlie Morrison, Jett Cassidy.

MYRTLEFORD WANGARATTA

3.4 5.4 4.2 5.8

5.6 5.11

5.6.36 5.13.43

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Nicholas Warnock 2; Kurt Aylett 1; Sam Martyn 1; Ryley Sharp 1. WANGARATTA: Abraham Ankers 3; Ben Reid 1; Joe Richards 1. BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Mitch Dalbosco, Simon Curtis, Matthew Dussin, Ryan Crisp, Callum Crisp, Josh Muraca.

WANGARATTA: Abraham Ankers, Liam Mcveigh, Michael Bordignon, Hunter Gottschling, Daine Porter.

LAVINGTON NORTH ALBURY

3.2 5.5 0.0 1.1

8.8 12.10.82 1.1 7.1.43

GOALS: LAVINGTON: Darcy Hennessy 3; Jack Kirley 3; Tim Hanna 2; Myles Aalbers 1; Shaun Driscoll 1; William Glanvill 1; Jake O’Brien1. NORTH ALBURY: Tim Broomhead 4; Sam Azzi 1; Archer Gardiner 1; Carter Norman 1.BEST: LAVINGTON: William Glanvill, Jack Driscoll, Jack Kirley, Christopher Annett, Darcy Hennessy, Aidan Cook. NORTH ALBURY: Flynn Gardiner, Tom Sharp, Julian Hayes, Will Maclean, Callum Pattinson, Sam Azzi.

ROUND 15 - JULY 30 MATCHES YARRAWONGA COROWA R’GLEN

2.3 9.4 4.1 8.2

9.7 14.14.98 10.5 11.7.73

GOALS: YARRAWONGA: Leigh Williams 8; Ryan Bruce 1; Ryan Einsporn 1; Bailey Frauenfelder 1; Michael Gibbons 1; Jess Koopman 1; Tim Lawrence 1. COROWA RUTHERGLEN: Kaelan Bradtke 3; Cameron Wilson 3; Cameron Barrett 1; Hayden Filliponi 1; Jason Marks 1; Darcy Melksham 1; George Sandral 1. BEST: YARRAWONGA: Leigh Williams, Leigh Masters, Ryan Bruce, Harrison Wheeler, Kyal Tyson, Michael Gibbons. COROWA RUTHERGLEN: Cameron Barrett, Cameron Wilson, Jake Wood, Callum Spencer, George Sandral, Daniel Saunders.

Wangaratta Rovers 12.11.83 def Wodonga 3.1.19 - BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Charles Ledger, Will McCarthy, Ned Turner, Sam Nolan, William ASHTON, Kyle McQuade. WODONGA: Jack Mathey, Hugh Venturoni, Etienne Tshijika, Denis Mutsinzi, Aaron Reichman, Luke Sproule. GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Kyle McQuade 3; Ned Turner 3; Lachlan Barbour 2; William Ashton 1; James Kelly 1; Sam Nolan 1; Zak Sartore 1. WODONGA: Luke Sproule 2; Jack Mathey 1.

Myrtleford 5.1.31 def Wangaratta 2.8.20 - BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Ashton McPherson, Tom Sparks, Liam Morgan, Jake Hood, Lachlan Miotto, Damon Harrington. WANGARATTA: Braeden Marjanovic, Waitai Tua, Jett Roberts, Daniel YOUNG, Joe Berry, Harry McMonigle. GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Addison Bedendo 1; Brody Bouker 1; Toby Cossor 1; Damon Harrington 1; Lachlan Miotto 1.

0.6 1.7 1.2 6.7

WODONGA RAIDERS ALBURY

3.2 3.4 6.9 8.13.61 5.4 8.9 12.12 15.15.105

GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: Isaac Muller 3; Jason Burke 2; Max Beattie 1; Brendan Kantilla 1; Mark Whitehead 1. ALBURY: Jeff Garlett 3; Lucas Conlan 2; Brayden McMenamin 2; Jacob Page 2; William Blomeley 1; Jacob Brunner 1; Fletcher Hart 1; Brydan Hodgson 1; Brayden O’Hara 1. BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: Isaac Muller, Charlie St John, Alex Daly, Cooper Daly, Bradley St John, Jason Burke. ALBURY: Anthony Miles, Tom O’Brien, Brayden McMenamin, Brydan Hodgson, Lucas Conlan, Isaac McGrath.

RESERVES RESULTS Wangaratta Rovers ..16.13.109 Wodonga ..................... 4.9.33 BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Joshua Newton, Alex Dowsley, Xavier Naish, Noah Amery, Cameron Ramsay, Josh O’Donohue WODONGA: Brad Thompson, Dylan Bramble, Brett Doswell, Casey Marr, Private player, Zac Nugent.

GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Alex Dowsley 6; Sam Allen 2; Cameron Ramsay 2; Noah Amery 1; Darcy Booth ; Cameron Chamberlain 1; Regan Gorman 1; Sam Henderson 1; Josh O’Donohue 1. WODONGA: Private player 2; Brett Doswell 1.

Myrtleford .....................0.6.6 Wangaratta .................. 7.6.48 BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Riley O’Shea, Charlie Crisp, Corey Southern, Malachi Owers, Mitchell Botter, Nate Bevacqua.

WANGARATTA: Josh Nanson, Brendan Gamze, Jesse Bianco, Noah Trimble, Lachlan Canning.

GOALS: WANGARATTA: Jayden Adamo 1; Harrison Bell 1; Lachlan Canning 1; Brendan Gamze 1; Fraser Holland-Dean 1; Josh Nanson 1; Tyler Nanson 1.

Lavington .................. 14.3.87 North Albury ................ 2.1.13 GOALS: LAVINGTON: Kade Garland 8; Nicholas Sheridan 2; Darcy Smith 2; Jake Nicholson 1; Matthew Paynter 1. NORTH ALBURY: Tim Bowler 1; Liam Reimers 1. __________________ Yarrawonga............ 25.12. 162 Corowa R’glen .............. 2.4.16 GOALS: YARRAWONGA: J Adkins 6; M Hemphill 6; R Mulquiney 4; X Leslie 2; T Lovell 2; R Clarke 1; C Frauenfelder 1; C Pearn 1; B Radford 1; J Urquhart 1. COROWA-RUTHERGLEN: L Lavis 1; J Seymour 1.

Wodonga Raiders ...........0.3.3 Albury ....................18.24.132 GOALS: ALBURY: Matt Lewington 5; Campbell O’Brien 2; Zach Sears 2; Max Bruton 1; Jake Elias 1; Darcy Harrington 1; Christopher Lockhart 1; Jamison Scott 1.

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SCOREBOARD

TEAM 1 BENALLA ALL BLACKS 2 BONNIE DOON 3 BRIGHT 4 MILAWA 5 GOORAMBAT 6 GRETA

P 17 17 17 17 17 17

W 16 13 12 11 10 10

L 1 4 5 5 5 6

D 0 0 0 1 1 1

B 2 2 2 2 2 2

% 333.71 169.12 176.72 119.95 123.18 118.96

PTS 64 52 48 46 44 42

7 8 9 10 11

17 17 18 17 17

6 4 4 3 2

9 13 14 14 15

1 0 0 0 0

2 2 1 1 2

76.83 72.81 59.64 53.21 36.36

28 16 16 12 8

TARRAWINGEE WHOROULY NORTH WANGARATTA KING VALLEY MOYHU

*Ladder correct at time of print from Ovens and King website.

NETBALL SCORES

ROUND 20

A GRADE: Greta and Milawa 35-all, draw Benalla All Blacks 46 defeated Tarrawingee 44 Whorouly 49 defeated Moyhu 31 Bright 42 defeated North Wangaratta 28 Goorambat 51 defeated Bonnie Doon 45

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

B GRADE: Greta 21 def by Milawa 69; Tarrawingee 36 def by Benalla All Blacks 38; Whorouly 37 def Moyhu 23; Bright 36 def by Nth Wang 42; Goorambat 34 def by Bonnie Doon 53.

B RESERVE: Greta 31 def by Milawa 47; Tarrawingee 44 def Benalla All Blacks 28; Whorouly 56 def Moyhu 14; Bright 36 def by Nth Wang 43; Goorambat 19 def by Bonnie Doon 54.

C GRADE: Greta 13 def by Milawa 30; Tarrawingee 44 def Benalla All Blacks 14; Whorouly 25 def

by Moyhu 46; Bright 20 def by Nth Wang 35.

U15s: Greta 17 def Milawa 9; Whorouly 46 def Moyhu 6; Bright 16 def by Nth Wang 17; Goorambat 24 def by Bonnie Doon 41.

BENALLA ALL BLACKS VS GOORAMBAT KING VALLEY VS MILAWA BONNIE DOON VS BRIGHT GRETA VS MOYHU WHOROULY VS TARRAWINGEE NORTH WANGARATTABYE

BRIGHT NTH WANGARATTA

5.2 9.4 2.1 3.2

13.9 15.10.100 3.2 3.3.21

GOALS: BRIGHT: Dylan Bursill 7; Cooper Thomason 4; Nick Howell 2; Kieren Jamieson 1; Darcy Sholl 1. NORTH WANGARATTA: Jack Brown 2; Jamie Berry 1.BEST: BRIGHT: Dylan Bursill, Cooper Thomason, Rodrigo Arguello, Samuel Dalbosco, Darcy Chellew, Nick Howell.

NORTH WANGARATTA: Brandon Fitzpatrick, David Killen, Dylan Fischer, Jack Brown, Luke Kuschert, Harry Miller.

TARRAWINGEE BENALLA

0.4 2.8 2.9 3.10.28 7.3 17.6 24.11 39.14.248

GOALS: TARRAWINGEE: names unavailable. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Lachlan Thompson 18; Harry Moran 7; Alistair Jacka 5; Jackson Hourigan 2; Brayden Wapling 2; Trent Chapman 1; Justin Gervasoni 1; Tom Levy 1; Chelton Orchard 1. BEST: TARRAWINGEE: Daniel Witham, Ollie Williams, Hugh Amery, Mitchell Barry, Daniel Everitt, Patrick Byrne. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Lachlan Thompson, Riley Moran, Harry Moran, Rory Wapling, Jake Jones, Chelton Orchard.

GRETA MILAWA

1.5 4.7 2.3 2.5

5.10 4.6

8.13.61 8.7.55

GOALS: GRETA: Daniel Cassidy 5; Joshua Bell 1; Cameron Newbold 1; Mark Wettern 1.

MILAWA: Josh Owen 3; Brent newton 1; Lachlan Sykes 1; Steven Williamson 1. BEST: GRETA: Bradley Whinray, Tom Baker, Tyler Arrowsmith, Daniel Cassidy, Tom Fursdon, Nicholas Pell.

MILAWA: Todd Bird, Ben Clarke, xavier Ham, cheyne gilmore, Simon Pane, Josh Owen.

GOORAMBAT BONNIE DOON

0.0 0.0 3.0 3.2

0.0 4.5

0.3.3 4.5.29

GOALS: BONNIE DOON: Al Bennett 1; Jayjay Curtin 1; Morgan Evans 1; Beau Smith 1.

BEST: GOORAMBAT: Blake Uebergang, Private player, William Greenhalgh, Private player, Perry Knox, Travers Nolan. BONNIE DOON: Travis Kirkham, Patrick Smith, Guy Murray, Morgan Evans, Zac Tanner, Zak Bailey.

WHOROULY MOYHU

3.4 6.12 13.15 15.19.109 1.0 3.0 4.3 7.6.48

GOALS: WHOROULY: Riley Calvene 5; Max Grant 3; Glenn White 2; Cameron Wood 2; Patrick Milner 2; Andrew Newton 1.. MOYHU: Jack Aumont 2; Liam Cook 2; Thomas Gorman 1; Daniel Maples 1; Charlie West 1. BEST: WHOROULY: William Allen, Andrew Newton, Riley Calvene, Samuel Ferguson, Xavier Cannizzaro, Hamish McLeod. MOYHU: David McDonald, Nick Stewart, Liam Cook, Dylan Carmody, Thomas Gorman, Xavier Wales.

RESERVES RESULTS Bright .................. 17.13.115 North Wangaratta ...... 4.5.29 GOALS: BRIGHT: Darcy Martin 4; Callum Smith 4; Regan Alexander 2; Leon Hughes 2; Adam Wheelan 2; Jack Fraser 1; Tjay Kinthari 1; Mitchell Tesoriero 1.

NORTH WANGARATTA: Cameron McCormack 3; Blake Marlborough 1.

Tarrawingee .............. 8.5.53 Benalla All Blacks ....... 9.7.61 GOALS: TARRAWINGEE: Hayden Johnston 3; Luke Dinsdale 2; Jake Mountney 2; Thomas Deans 1.BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Harry Parsons 3; Dylan Exton-Cash 2; Liam Sinclair 2; Private player 2.

Greta .......................13.1.79 Milawa ...................... 9.8.62 GOALS: GRETA: Tom Webster 5; Trent Whitecross 3; Damiun Cassidy 1; Matthew Haring 1; Jason Humphries 1; Samuel Monaghan 1; Osbert Ramage 1. MILAWA: Daniel Bryant 3; William Russell 2; Zachary Wallace 2; Jordan Friend 1; Matthew Gardner 1.

Goorambat ................ 6.6.42 Bonnie Doon ................ 1.3.9 GOALS: GOORAMBAT: Jack Trevena 3; Andy Ellis 1; Gary Priest 1; Kobe Black 1. BONNIE DOON: Chris Leitch 1.

Whorouly ...............12.10.82 Moyhu......................... 1.3.9 GOALS: WHOROULY: Simon Chalmers 3; Adam Harris 2; Brett Allen 1; Darcy Allen 1; Martin Davis 1; Ryan Harris 1; Lance Warr 1; Daniel White 1; Geoffrey Zach 1. MOYHU: Matt Milner 1.

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GREAT DAY OUT: Socialising were (from left) Sandra Dondio, Pauline Dalbosco, Catherine Dondio and Loretta Wales.

Superb Ladies Day at McNamara Reserve SATURDAY marked the Myrtleford Football Netball Club’s Ladies Day event, with many turning up at the Ablett Pavilion to socialise and enjoy the day.

TRYING CONDITIONS: Sally Wood works to defend Moyhu’s Ella Corrigan in wet and tricky conditions on Saturday.

CLUB SUPPORT: Backing the Ladies Day were (from left) Helen Howell, Rebecca Piazza, Kelly Reynolds, Kristy Corcoran, Jacqueline McAlpine, Ashley Pasqualotto and Elisha Hazeldine.

Lions locked in for O&K netball finals

By NATHAN DE VRIES

ALL SMILES: Having fun were (back, from left) Zahra Pitts, Alexandra Muraca, Alesha Smith, Sarah Favaro, Molly Brock; (front, from left) Morgan Byrne, Diane Perna, Brontë Burgess and Natasha Smith.

HAVING FUN: Enjoying the day were (from left) Thais Barbisan, Sara Matthews, Kay Heinecke, Alison Milkins and Loretta Power.

WHOROULY’S A grade netballers secured their ticket to the final series on Saturday, smashing out a 49-31 win over Moyhu in the wet conditions.

With their position in finals under threat, the Lions roared through the first term, outscoring Moyhu by eight goals by quarter time.

The onslaught continued through to three-quarter time, with goal after goal pushing the margin out further, before the Hoppers bounced back to win the final term, but the damage was done.

Without key starting players like Katie Ivone up forward and Jane-Maree Fitzpatrick through the midcourt, Whorouly coach Ebony Allen said the fill-in players performed admirably throughout the match.

“It was a good game - it was by no means easy, Moyhu definitely pushed us and made us work really hard, but we had a few changes in the team and everyone worked really well together to get the win,” she said.

play a different style of game to what we usually would,” she said.

“We usually try to play a pretty quick, fast-paced game, so we had to slow it down - I think it worked in our favour with a few changes that we had to make this week.

“We are locked into finals now, so it’s just a matter of getting through this last game, working hard at training to try and go as far as we can.

“Tarrawingee are up there as well, I think they’re one below us on the ladder, so it definitely will REBOUND: Ebony Allen works the ball up the court, while Bec Allen be a good test going into finals. repositions.

PHOTOS: Martin Davis “It’s definitely going to be a “We had Claire Turnbull step “It takes us a bit to get some challenge, but it’s one we’re up up from B grade into the goal momentum so to come out really for.” shooter position, and Jane-Ma- hard from the start was really great Across the other grades, ree (Fitzpatrick) is still out with to see, and we were able to keep Whorouly were too strong for a knee injury so Eve Way also building on the lead from there.” the visitors in every match with stepped up from B grade for us Despite the rain causing the the exception of C grade, which this week and slotted right into home side to alter their pre- Moyhu won 47-25. that wing attack position through ferred game style, Allen said her The B reserve match marked the mid-court with Bec Allen. side performed well and would a milestone for Whorouly’s “We were able to come out re- work to tighten up any errors Stacey Harris, who played her ally hard from the start, which before finals, going up against 350th Ovens and King game of unfortunately is something sixth placed Tarrawingee. netball, while Luisa Licciardello we’ve been lacking in the last “It was definitely difficult was successful in obtaining her couple of weeks. conditions for us, so we had to C grade umpire badge.

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Lions take victory hat-trick by more than 10 goals

By NATHAN DE VRIES THE conditions were muddy but the smiles were wide on the faces of Whorouly’s senior footy side, as they slogged their way to their third win on the trot, getting home over Moyhu 15.19 (109) to 7.6 (48) on Saturday.

Heavy rainfall throughout the week meant wet weather footy was on the cards and the Lions adapted quickly to the mud-laden ground, with seven scoring shots to one gifting the home side an early lead.

The scoreboard pressure kept building as the game wore on, with a 30-point lead at half time smashed out to a margin of 66 points going into the final term.

Despite conceding three goals in the final term, coach Riley Calvene said the past month of strong results were a true reflection of what his side has been capable of all year.

“Footy’s a funny game - if those results would’ve gone our way it could’ve been a very different year,” he said.

“It shows that you’ve got to be consistent for four quarters and you’ve got to know how to close games out, which unfortunately we weren’t able to do at the start of the year but now it’s really

TOO STRONG: Whorouly’s Will Allen hangs onto the mark in Whorouly’s 61-point win over Moyhu on Saturday. positive we’re able to play a full four quarters and finish games off.

“It’s good for confidence, it’s good for the morale of the boys, so we’re really happy.”

Calvene said the Whorouly game style of intense pressure and courage over the ball worked well in the wet and slippery conditions, with the likes of Andy New-

ton and Hamish McLeod among the best for the Lions while Calvene himself booted five majors.

“With wet weather, a lot of teams tend to think you can’t hit those 45s and you can’t be composed with the ball,” he said.

“I think what separated us from Moyhu is we just used the ball better going forward, we were able to lower

TAKEN DOWN: Lochlan Eaton gets hit with a strong tackle.

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our eyes and pick targets.

“The past few weeks, we’ve still let the ball out of the forward 50 too easily, but this week our pressure was just superb.

“Andy’s been good since he came back, the conditions suited him really well - him and Hamish with their inand-under work, they were able to feed to ball out to our runners, it was really good.

“They’re playing some good footy at the moment, their work around the ground and in the contest is really valuable to us, they help us going forward.”

Unable to make finals, Whorouly will be fighting for pride in their final match of the year this weekend against Tarrawingee.

“We’ve got nothing here to lose,” Calvene said.

“The last time we played them we were outworked in the end, so for us, we really want to finish the year off on a high.

“I think we stack up really well against them, so it should be a great hit-out and we’re really looking forward to it.

“We’re really excited to have a win and finish the year off well.”

Family history made for Harris boys

By NATHAN DE VRIES

FAMILY FOOTY: Brothers (from left) Adam, Ryan, Matt and Daniel Harris played their first ever game together on Saturday.

PHOTO: Nathan de Vries

IT was a special day for the Harris family at the Whorouly Recreation Reserve on Saturday, when all four brothers took to the field together for the first time.

Daniel, Matt, Ryan and Adam Harris lined up for the Lions’ reserves in what has been a project a long time coming for the boys.

Due to various injuries spread among them and

more often than not selected in different grades, the opportunity to play together was only possible this year the fact that Daniel and Matt co-coach the reserves side also went a long way in making it a reality.

The collaborative efforts of the Harris clan was a major factor in Whorouly coming away with a 12.10 (82) to 1.3 (9) win making for delightful spectating - on more than one occasion, Harris would win the ball out of

the middle, pass off to Harris, who would kick to Harris out wider, who would hit up Harris leading out in the forward 50.

“It has been in the making for a few years, since ‘Taxi’ (Ryan) came back after more than 10 years of not playing,” Daniel said.

“We really started trying to make it happen two years ago, but since then we’ve just never had the chance, but after Matt and I started coaching we really pushed for it.

“We just couldn’t get it past ‘Doop’ (senior coach Riley Calvene) and the rest of the selection committee.”

Ryan said the chance to play alongside his brothers was a special moment for them.

“I really enjoyed the day, and given the opportunity, I’d do it again in a heartbeat,” he said.

“It was pretty great, especially in the final quarter when we all started in the guts together.”

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Errors cost Saints the win over ’Pies

By NATHAN DE VRIES

UNFORCED errors by Myrtleford senior netballers were punished by their Wangaratta foes on the court at McNamara Reserve on Saturday, with the Saints handed a 31-55 loss.

The home side trailed by six goals at the first change, but when they managed to get turnovers, the Wangaratta defence was largely impenetrable.

The margin grew quarter on quarter, with positional changes from Myrtleford coach Tina Way slowing the tide of goals against, but not stopping it.

“The scoreboard didn’t reflect how the game felt out on the court - we felt we did well but obviously they capitalised on the errors we made ourselves,” Way said.

“We turned the ball over three or four times and could’ve capitalised in the second quarter and come

CONTESTED POSSESSION: Myrtleford’s Rebecca Piazza works to keep the ball away from Magpie Leah Jenvey in the Saints’ 24-goal loss on Saturday. out even, but unforced errors in our attack line, a missed shot, and they were able to send it back.

“But it felt like that for the whole game, really the girls, I thought, played quite well, it’s just that any error made by us was capi-

talised on by Wangaratta. “(Wangaratta’s) Hannah Grady played well out of goal defence, she’s got height and is able to read the play well.

“Their goal shooter (Georgia Clark) was very dominant on the weekend, we had a tough time

ADVANCE: Sally Botter works the ball into Myrtleford’s attacking end.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt trying to shut her down.”

Despite their season now just three weeks from being over, Way said there were still positive signs on display and still plenty to play for.

“I ended up changing the line-up, I put Rebecca Piazza back into goalkeeping

and brought on Morgan Byrne who has been playing and shooting very well in B grade in the last six or seven weeks,” she said.

“Saige Broz played well with the changes I made, she led the attacking line.

“I was able to bring on

Evie Hughes for her A grade debut, she’s one of the U17s’ players and she came in to centre in the third quarter.

“She held her own and did a few good little things with a couple deflections, she did well.

“You’d love to do that every week if you could but that opportunity doesn’t present, and Evie has been playing solid netball now for two seasons and I felt she could slot into that centre position if the opportunity arose.”

The Saints head to Wodonga to play the Bulldogs this weekend in their thirdlast outing, with a win sure to keep smiles on faces.

“The Bulldogs won their first game on the weekend in a very long time, so we definitely don’t want them winning two in a row,” Way said.

“We want to go out and play the quality netball we can and if we could minimise our errors, you’d think the win would be ours.”

QUICK HANDS: Elijah Wales fires off a quick handball early in the game.

Muddy slog sees Saints downed by seven ■

CONTEST: Callum Crisp flies and brings the ball to ground, where the stoppage play can resume.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt

From back page “The usual players were excellent, Mitch Dalbosco, Matt Dussin, Simon Curtis was fantastic off the backline and Ryan Crisp did a really good job on Ben Reid.

“We had a really pleasing showing from a number of players, but it was a hard slog from everyone though.

“We’re really proud of the whole group.”

The Saints will front up against a determined Bulldogs outfit this weekend with their season on the line - Myrtleford

sit at fourth ahead on percentage with three rounds left, and Wodonga have nothing to lose.

“They’re going to be a tough match as well, they beat Rovers by 50 points so it’s a win that we just need, we need to beat them,” Simpson said.

“They’re full of confidence and they’re playing like they’ve got nothing to lose, so they’re going after it and it will be a really good test for us.

“I haven’t seen what their home ground looks like, hopefully it’s not as bad as ours.”

Bombers continue their winning ways ■

From back page While the teams were evenly matched for most of the game, the Tigers stumbled in the second quarter, giving the Bombers a seven point lead that they maintained until the final whistle.

Miria Christine Cunningham was the Bombers’ top scorer, shooting 30 goals, while Stacey Browne shot 11.

Despite the win, the A grade team remain eighth on the ladder behind Beechworth.

The B grade netballers suffered a crushing loss on Saturday, going down to Barnawatha 23 goals to 71, while the C grade team was also defeated 28 goals to 47 against the Lions.

POWERHOUSE: A grade netballer Stacey Browne, pictured earlier this season, shot 11 goals on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

ON THE BOOT: Dederang-Mount Beauty senior football co-captain Elliot Powell, pictured in action last month, was among this team’s best on Saturday.

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By BRODIE EVERIST THE Dederang-Mount Beauty senior footballers continued their winning streak in the run up to the finals, defeating Barnawatha 8.10 (58) to 5.7 (35) last Saturday at Barnawatha Recreation Reserve.

The teams stayed on an equal footing in the first term, both booting 20 points, but soon after the Bombers began to pull away, and gained a 10-point lead going into the second half.

Both teams were kept almost scoreless in the third quarter, with the Bombers booting two behinds and the Tigers only one.

However, the final 20 minutes the match opened up and the Bombers pulled ahead once more, taking three goals and five behinds to finish with a 21-point win.

Dederang-Mount-Beauty’s Phil Bellingham was named best on ground, while Elliott Powell, Lachlan Brodie, Jordan Harrington, Joshua Kable and Charlie Ryder were also top performers.

The win sees the Bombers overtake Barnawatha and move to fourth on the TDFL ladder.

This Saturday they’ll be hoping to continue their run of wins when they face the tenth-placed Mitta United at Dederang Reserve.

Despite an early lead from the Tigers, the DederangMount Beauty reserves side managed to keep Barnawatha scoreless in the second half and defeat them 3.5 (23) to 2.2 (14).

On the netball courts, the Dederang-Mount Beauty A grade team defeated Barnawatha 41 goals to 34.

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A GAME OF INCHES: Murray Waite tried to make some headway in the Saints’ muddy contest with Wangaratta on Saturday.

PHOTO: Janet Watt

Muddy slog sees Saints narrowly lose to ’Pies

By NATHAN DE VRIES MYRTLEFORD’S senior footballers came agonisingly close to defeating ladder leaders Wangaratta at an extremely muddy McNamara Reserve on Saturday, but were unable to get the job done, losing 5.6 (36) to 5.13 (43).

After heavy rain earlier in the week and two hard-fought matches in the thirds (Myrtleford won by 11 points) and reserves (Wangaratta by 42 points), it didn’t take much for the ground to get chopped up.

Initially, ball movement was possible, with the Magpies converting from their forward entries to take a four point lead over the home side at half-time,

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Not a single goal was scored through the second half, with the ball barely moving from the stoppage due to the sheer volume of mud on the ground.

“It looked about as bad as a ground will ever get but you’ve just got to get on with it at times,” Myrtleford co-coach Dawson Simpson said.

“After half-time it was so difficult to score because no one could move the ball - it was almost like being in a dam, it was so muddy.

“It’s really difficult, because a clean win away from a clearance just didn’t happen after half-time and if it did, it would be a kick to a contest and no one was marking it.

“It was extraordinary conditions, really, and the scoreboard probably shows how hard it was for the boys out there playing, it was very difficult.”

The Myrtleford midfielders worked hard all day, often with their efforts resulting in only a metre of territory gained or lost per ball up.

Simpson said the regular performers turned up once again, while the backs kept the dangerous Magpies’ forward line relatively quiet.

“Nick Warnock had probably his best half for the club - the ball didn’t go down forward much after half time but in the first half he certainly made his opportunities count,” he said.

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