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Peter’s paddle for a special purpose

WANDILIGONG’S Peter Dix on plans to paddle 2500kms to raise $50,000 to support the Albury-Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre in memory of his loving wife Helen.

She passed away on March 9 this year after battling pancreatic cancer for more than 20 months, with the majority of her chemotherapy and radiation treatment performed at the Albury-Wodonga facility.

Married for 47 years, Peter said while life will never be the same without Helen, he wanted to do something in her honour, and help those who cared for her.

BY PHOEBE MORGAN pmorgan@ nemedia.com.au

“I can’t speak highly enough of the medical team there,” he said.

“People were empathetic, understanding and professional, so we thought it would be a good place to raise money for.”

From 1 September, Peter will kayak from the start of the Murray River, located at Bringenbrong Bridge near Corryong, all the way to the South Australian border.

This trek will be the second

kayaking journey he has undertaken.

“Myself and our youngest daughter, Georgia, first kayaked down the Murray River 15 years ago, with Helen acting as the support driver,” Peter said.

“I’ve always had a hankering to go kayaking again.

“That’s how I got the idea to do it: I thought I’d turn this journey into a fundraiser for the Albury-Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre.

“This time, an old Air Force mate of mine Geoff Barton said he’d be the support driver and instead of my daughter, I will be co-paddling with

our pet poodle, Maggie.

“The previous journey started from Hume Weir and took about six weeks of rowing, so this trip will likely take 10 weeks or so.”

Peter and Maggie will aim to paddle approximately 2500 kilometres and ultimately raise $250,000 dollars for the cause.

Several local businesses and residents have already contrib uted to the initial fundraising goal of $50,000, with less than $10,000 to go.

The Rotary Club of Mt Beau ty and Bright Lions Club have both committed $1000 each to the cause.

EMBRACE THE WINTER CHILL

“Everybody, the doctors, admin staff, nurses and or-

KAYAKING CANVASS: Peter Dixon greeted dozens of shoppers in Bright last Friday, to raise awareness for his fundraiser, with many, including family friend Alpine Shire Mayor Sarah Nicholas reflecting on their fond memories of Helen (inset right).

PREVIOUS PADDLE: Peter Dixon and his daughter Georgia completed their previous kayaking journey in six weeks.

By PHOEBE MORGAN

MYRTLEFORD will soon have a new youth space, with the owners of the upcoming HQTWO looking forward to providing the region with a space for young people to discover their creative voices and set their inner artist free.

HQTWO will be established as a social enterprise committed to providing the Myrtleford community, particularly teenagers and young adults, with a safe, non-judgmental space to

gather, connect and create via a number of crafty and creative mediums including; painting, quilting and sewing, Macrame, map-making, writing, drawing and poetry.

The previous owners of ‘Alpine Fresh HQ’ in Standish Street, Kellie Sheppard and Craig Thorpe while currently raising their five children, aged 13 to 21, aim to provide a platform for local young people to use their creativity and connect with others.

“We have reimagined and refined the HQ concept and are

now excited to be launching HQTWO,” Ms Sheppard said.

“There will be a small retail space incorporating books and art, with the workshop area on site, which will be open to the whole community.

“The renovations are still underway, but we’ll leave one wall as it is so we have an opportunity to get the kids involved and paint a mural.

“HQTWO is intended to cater for 12-year-olds and up, but that doesn’t mean younger children won’t be welcome; only the programs

are designed with older children in mind.

“There will also be lots of things for adults to try.

“My son and his friend will run board-game evenings, featuring ‘Settlers of Catan’, ‘Warhammer’ and ‘Magic the Gathering’ games.”

HQTWO is scheduled to open the week before the next school holidays, which commence Saturday, 5 July.

For more information and to keep an eye out for further updates, visit the HQTWO Facebook page.

Dinner Plain toboggan run is open, with new snowmaking

DINNER Plain’s popular Pea Shooter toboggan run opened for the winter season on the weekend, with new snowmaking services helping to bolster natural falls.

Alpine Shire Council, which manages the village and its facilities, said the addition of snow making services aims to ensure a consistent and enjoyable experience for visitors throughout the winter season, regardless of natural snowfall.

There is now a fee of $10 per day for the use of the toboggan run, which will support the operation and maintenance of the new snowmaking equipment.

The introduction of the snowmaking services is part of the Dinner Plain Activation Project - council’s broader commitment to enhancing the winter experience for both residents and visitors.

Alpine Shire Mayor, Cr Sarah Nicholas, said by investing in this technology, Dinner Plain aims to attract more tourists and provide a dependable winter attraction that can be enjoyed by all.

“We are thrilled to offer snowmaking on the toboggan run throughout this year’s winter season,” she said.

“Tobogganing is the entry point into snowsports and we’re excited to help provide a fun experience and introduce more people to our incredible alpine environment.

“This upgrade means more consistent and reliable snow conditions, allowing families to enjoy tobogganing.

“The $10 fee is a small investment for a day full of fun and adventure on the slope.”

The Dinner Plain Activation Project was scoped and funded with support from the Victorian government’s Bushfire Recovery Regional Economic Stimulus and Resilience Fund.

More snow sees more lifts and terrain open at resorts

FRESH snowfalls Monday night into Tuedsay this week are continuing to transform our alpine resorts into winter wonderlands.

Mt Hotham had 10cms and Falls Creek 11.5cms up until 6am Tuesday, and both were expecting more snowfalls throughout the day.

“This is exactly the kind of start we love to see for the season, setting us up with a strong base,” said Falls Creek marketing manager Betony Pitcher.

“With more cold temps in the forecast, our snowmaking crew will continue to fire up the Techno Alpin snow guns at every opportunity, setting us up for a great school holidays just around the corner.”

Both resorts have a snow base of around 60cms and building, and have opened up more lifts and terrain in the past week, since the snow storms over opening weekendwith Hotham opening its Heavenly Valley last Friday.

For the latest resort information visit mthotham.com.au, fallscreek.com.au, visitdinnerplain.com.au, and parks.vic.gov. au (Mt Buffalo).

A SERIES of impactful events with a focus on mental health and wellness will kick off in Myrtleford this Saturday night.

Mental Wellbeing Week begins at the Ablett Pavilion with the highly anticipated Mental Wellbeing Dinner on Saturday, 21 June, following the Wodonga Raiders game.

The dinner will feature former Aussie Diamond netballer and AFLW Collingwood player Sharni Layton, who will share her inspiring journey through professional sports.

Myrtleford Football Netball Club wellbeing team chair, John Pryor said the team has been working on the message of destigmatising mental health issues and building resilience across all the community for the last five years.

“We started with our MFNC and built from there with a strong partnership with the local schools,” he said.

“From grade prep to Year 12, we’ve been delivering a consistent message to build mental health literacy with our young people.

“This year, the Rotary, Lions and RSL clubs of Myrtleford have been fantastic in supporting Mental Wellbeing Week and our other major supporter for the past five years, North East Civil Construction (NECC) has also done a fantastic job.”

As part of the week, Lance Picioane, an ex-AFL footballer, will speak to local schoolkids about mental fitness and battling mental health issues on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 June.

To book places at the Mental Wellbeing Dinner, visit: http:// thq.fyi/se/ZGnNP_M

For more information on all events and to book for the Community Wellness Workshop, visit: https://events. humanitix.com/wellnessworkshop-myrtleford

SNOW FUN: Dinner Plain opened its toboggan run on the weekend, and it has added snow making services this season to help produce snow when mother nature doesn’t.

FOR YOUTH: HQTWO co-owner, Kellie Sheppard, has eagerly announced a new youth space in Myrtleford, set to be unveiled in time for these school holidays. PHOTO: Phoebe Morgan

THE BEST OF BRIGHT: Selina BlairHolt from the Bright Brewery said they pride themselves on boosting tourism with their Darker Days Festival during what can be a sleepier time of year.

PHOTO: Phoebe Morgan

Darker Days Festival is set to celebrate brews, music

By PHOEBE MORGAN

THE Bright Brewery is ready and rearing to host it’s annual Darker Days Festival, which kicks off this Friday, 20 to Sunday, 22 June.

Ticketed brewery tours and tastings, a Karma Keg fundraiser and plenty of activities for friends and family - including a silent disco, face-painting, tarot-readings, tattoo station and much more - are all part of the fun festival.

“Darker Days is a great opportunity for us to showcase not just the beers we produce and are super proud of, but also to bring some really fun and interesting beers from around Australia and from afar to the North East,”

Bright Brewery head brewer, Lewis Kerr said.

“These are beers you won’t ever see any other day of the year.

“It’s an annual highlight for us to be able to enjoy these beers, as well as host an incredible festival in our small town.”

Saturday will see live music performances spanning 10 plus hours, headlined by Indie rock band ‘British India’ and supported by up-and-coming Victorian band Hassall and Harrietville’s DJ Zabi.

There will be a curated selection of beers on tap, including festival-specific collaborations, from guest breweries including Boatrocker Brewing Co, Stomping Ground Brewing Co, Seeker Brewing and New Zealand’s Ur-

banaut Brewing Co.

“Darker Days is something we love to throw every year,” Selina Blair-Holt from Bright Brewery said.

“It’s an opportunity for our brewers to showcase some of the creative things they’ve been working on and for us to get the community involved, to celebrate great beer, listen to great music and have a party.

“As much as it is about our beers, it’s also about showcasing what Bright has to offer, with a number of local vendors, food trucks and other guest brewers and distillers at the festival.”

Local offerings from Bright’s wonderful Reed & Co and Sixpence Coffee, Yackandandah’s Backwoods Distilling and Wandi-

ligong’s Nightingales Bros, as well as a food truck village, will offer warm and tasty meals and treats.

“The weather may be unpredictable, but thankfully we’ll have a big beautiful bonfire and delicious beers to keep us warm,” Selina said.

“We’ve planned a non-alcoholic bar, as well gluten free options for guests over the weekend.”

Sunday will feature a ‘Barker Days’ fundraiser and recovery session, hosted by DJ Matty O from ‘British India’ and Triple M’s ‘Homegrown’ with part proceeds going to RSPCA.

The festival is a cashless event, with further information and tickets available for purchase via: Darkerdays.com.au.

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Bright P-12 College a Victorian finalist for Indigenous language

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

A tribute to our latest centenarian, Heather Selwood

ON June 8, we celebrated the 100th birthday of local resident Heather Selwood.

I have known Heather for

more than 15 years and she is a remarkable and lovely lady.

After having her own family, she was very much involved in getting a large group of children together to form what was known as the Bright Youth Group.

When it came to raising money for a building, Heather assembled a group of us to walk from Bright to Porepunkah and back again to raise money.

BRIGHT P-12 College was named a finalist in the Marrung Education Awards held in Melbourne last month.

The nomination recognised the incredible work in delivering the VCE Indigenous Languages of Victoria course, a subject the college is proud to be the only school in the state currently offering.

College principal Jean Olley said the program, which focuses on the revitalisation and continued teaching of the Dhudhuroa language, is the result of many years of

The building was eventually built and is now known as the Bright Community Centre.

Walks and camps and so on were had with the children.

Then there was the Hospital Op Shop, in which she spent many, many years working and being president of the committee, for more years than I can remember.

On Saturdays, our committee group had a lot of fun working

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commitment, collaboration and deep respect for local Aboriginal culture.

“Being recognised on a state level is a testament to the significance of this work and the strength of our community’s commitment to reconciliation and cultural education,” she said.

Ms Olley paid tribute to dedicated language teachers, Dr Susan Joyce and Katrina Ciolli, saying their leadership and passion have been central to the success of the program, which is lead by Natasha Tough.

with Heather, who would nearly always have some jokes to keep us laughing.

We were all very sorry when she told us she was getting too old to continue, because we didn’t think she was.

She would always have time for anybody who might need a friend.

Heather is a wonderful friend to all who know her.

Barbara Davie, Bright

WELL DONE: Bright P-12 College language teachers (from left) Dr Sue Joyce and Katrina Ciolli, with program lead Natasha Tough, were delighted to see the college acknowledged at the Marrung Education Awards held in Melbourne last month.

BE PREPARED: The family in this car had a lucky escape at Mt Buffalo when their recent trip to the snow went downhill very quickly. Police reminded the public that is a requirement for all vehicles entering Victorian alpine resorts, including Mt Buffalo, to carry snow chains and fit them when directed. They said mountain weather can change rapidly - a fun drive to the snow may turn hazardous in an instant.

Astronaut to put you in space

By JEFF ZEUSCHNER

PRIVATE astronaut and polar explorer Eric Philips OAM is promising to provide a birds eye view of Earth and deliver a unique perspective of what it’s like in space during his free community talk at the Mt Beauty Community Centre at 7pm tomorrow evening.

The Tawonga South resident made history in April when he became the first person into space under the Australian flag, aboard the Fram2 mission.

It was the first human spaceflight to orbit over the north

and south poles, with he and his other three crew members launching from Cape Canaveral and completing 55 polar orbits over 3.5 days, reaching an altitude of 440 km.

The Alpine Observer/Myrtleford Times spoke with Eric last week, while he was in Los Angeles completing a debrief on the Space Ex mission, and about to head to France to present at the United Nations’ ocean conference.

“I’m really looking forward to the talk back home,” he said.

“It is for all ages...I hope kids will come along to learn

about space as I grew up in the era of the Apollo missions and was inspired by them.

“I’ll be using a lot of visuals in the talk....personal vision from space and direct insights into what’s it’s like to be up there and be an astronaut.

“I’ll also talk about rocket assembly, propulsion, g-forces and free-falling back to Earth at 500kmh.

“Our orbits over the north and south poles provided some amazing photos and vision.

“Seeing the north and south poles with your own eyes from up there offers a

unique perspective...the view from Google Earth is very much curated.”

Eric’s free public talk has been organised by the Mount Beauty Rotary Club.

The 63-year-old has spent much of his life seeking adventure as an Australian polar explorer and guide, pioneering expeditions across the earth’s most extreme environments.

Alongside his friend Jon Muir, he became the first Australian to ski to both the north and south poles, destinations he has since reached more

than 30 times, often pioneer ing new routes into unex plored regions.

He founded Icetrek Expe ditions and Equipment, but these days says he is more of a “spectator” when he accom panies his daughter on the ex peditions.

“I’m tapering down now...

Suzy (wife) and I have built our new passive home at Tawonga South and we’re lov ing life there,” Eric said.

“I enjoy bike riding each day and skiing - cross country and telemarking - during the winters.”

PHOTO: Victoria Police

Bec Jones and Simon Tuan

Where do you live?

We live in Canberra.

How often do you visit Bright?

S: Three times a year at least. This is our third trip and it’s only half-way through the year.

B: My parents have a holiday house in Bright which we share, so we’ve adopted Bright as our second home.

What do you do for a living?

B: I’m a freelance graphic designer.

S: I’m a semi-retired pharmacist.

What are your hobbies and interests?

B: Mainly walking and running with the dogs. My Dad and I are members of the golf club and we’ve also tried out pickle-ball.

S: We also like AFL. We like the wining and dining scene. This trip, we’ve been to Tomahawk yesterday and Chop Chop for dinner tonight.

What do you think makes the

area unique?

S: The Ovens River running through town. Bright has a fabulous mix of activities.

B: The town has a particular charm: I call it The Bright Effect. When you get here, you feel like you’ve been here forever and it’s very relaxing.

What would you change about the area?

We wouldn’t change a thing: that’s why we keep coming back.

Lauren Konik

Where do you live?

I live in Wangaratta. How often do you visit the Myrtleford area?

As often as I can; usually once a month on average.

What do you do for a living?

I’m a nurse.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Mardi Lucas

How long have you lived in Mt Beauty? I have been living here for 25 years. I’m originally from Moonta in South Australia. What do you like about the area?

Everything! The mountains, rivers, space, peace .I also like the four seasons and the full moon coming up over Mt Beauty.

Would you like to see any changes or additions?

It would be great to have public toilets in Tawonga South. Generally a bit more care and attention from the Alpine Shire council on our areas.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I love labradors. My favourite thing to do is spending time with family and friends. I really enjoy cooking and the odd glass of wine. Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

On a tour of the whole area, up to Falls Creek, the High Plains, the Ovens and King valleys. Then to Ziggys Take away shop. The list goes on.

Hundreds visited arts studios in valley

By FAY MASON, Kiewa Valley Correspondent

THE inaugural Alpine Arts Trail Open Studio held over the King’s Birthday long weekend was a huge success, and it is now looking to become an annual event.

Local artists Bronwyn Van de Graaff, Charlie Brown, Kate Maclurcan, Joanne Russell and Daniel A Vard welcomed more than 200 visitors to their studios across the Kiewa Valley over the long weekend.

The opening cocktail party was also a big hit and something different on offer in the Upper Kiewa Valley. Well done to all.

STEP out of the cold into the musical embrace of the Mt Beauty and District Community Band’s mid-year concert at the Mt Beauty Community Centre on Saturday, 28 June.

Imagine a circus as you enjoy the crazy antics of clowning around, or twirling dancers as the

xylophone heralds the Irish Washerwoman.

Perhaps Spanish matadors as the trumpet soars in La Virgen de la Macarena ..Ole!

In addition to these special performances some familiar crowd pleasers will also appear, including Dreamscape, Ancient Echoes, and Nikita.

Entry to the concert is a gold coin, with children and students free.

THE Mt Beauty Market was

transferred to the community hall for the monthly event on Saturday, 6 June because of the wet weather, so now throughout winter that will be the home for the market held on the first Saturday of each month.

It created a very lively atmosphere, with an array of all sorts of goods on display now including boxes of fresh produce from Vegetation, as well as coffee on hand and the local Bendigo Bank offering a free sausage sizzle.

Where there’s a will there’s a way!

TODAY on the Alpine FM Brunch program Indi Independent federal MP Helen Haines will be on at 9.30am, followed by Libraries Victoria’s Karina Lamb at 10.10am. During the school holidays I will have special guests from the local schools in the studio with surprise presentations, and on 2nd July I will be speaking with best selling author Chris

Hammer, who has rereleased his non fiction book ‘The River’, about the Murray Darling Basin. Originally released in 2010, Chris decided to put the subject out there again as it is a very important work looking at the sad state of our river systems. Chris will be attending the Mt Beauty Writers Festival in October this year, along with other best selling authors like Peter Fitzsimons whos is a prolific biographer.

CRIME FICTION: Best-selling author and speaker Chris Hammer will be a guest on the alpine FM Brunch program on 2 July.

GREAT SUCCESS: A cocktail party got the inaugural Alpine Arts Trail Open Studio event off to a cracking start over the King’s Birthday long weekend.

Army cadet sets sights on his biggest challenge yet

By PHOEBE MORGAN

POREPUNKAH teenager Mason

Anders is set to complete the Warrant Officer course, the highest level of army cadets training, during the upcoming school holidays.

An army cadet since the age of 12, Mason also recently completed a 72hour adventure training course - the Deputy Chief of Army Adventure Training Award (DCA ATA) - where he received the coveted golden Torch and Boomerang Badge.

The DCA-ATA was held in Tasmania, with only 80 cadets from around the country participating.

Activities included kayaking the length of Lake Barrington with numerous tests on the water, an 18-kilometre endurance march up and over Mount Roland, as well as canyoning, abseiling, crossing a river and rafting for a day.

“It’s the challenge every cadet aspires to do: it’s challenging, but fun,” 18-year-old Mason said.

“I enjoyed the walk up Mount Roland, but not so much the early mornings and late nights.

“I’m currently Company Sergeant Major, after completing multiple different week-long camps; but this upcoming program will grant me the Warrant Officer title.

“I’m looking forward to completing the Warrant Officer course as it

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is definitely the hardest challenge and the pinnacle of army cadets courses.”

The course is held in Puckapunyal and will cover a range of skills, some of which Mason has already been trained in such as weapons, marching drills, navigation, radio communications, survival skills, built signals and quick decision exercises.

Mason said he is still thinking of going into the Australian Defence Force and becoming an officer.

“I might do an officer gap year, then a four-year archeology degree,” he said.

“Once you’ve been a cadet, it’s much easier to open up opportunities for yourself and get the job you want in the army later on.

Mason’s Mum Leanne said the

AT ATTENTION IN ALBURY: Company Sergeant Major Mason Anders (red sash) commanded his unit at this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations in Albury.

CADETS’ COVETED PRIZE: The Torch and Boomerang Badge was awarded to cadets who successfully completed the Deputy Chief of Army Adventure Training Award.

family is very proud of his achievements and “he’s worked super hard”.

“This achievement (DCA ATA) shows just how much he has learned through army cadets,” she said.

“It is a true testament to his own dedication and strength to be able to pursue it for so long and choose to go as far as he has in the army cadets.”

Building Bright secondary students’ resilience

BRIGHT P-12 College is continuing to build the resilience of its students.

Principal Jean Olley said the college is committed to deliver The Resilience Project as a core part of its approach at secondary level “to give equal value to wellbeing and learning because we know that when students feel well, they learn well”.

Recent independent evaluation by Monash University of the The Resilience Project in schools across Australia found students had higher levels of life satisfaction, hope and the ability to cope with challenges; 34 per cent lower likelihood of experiencing anxiety; and 47 per cent lower likelihood of experiencing depression

“When schools implement the program well - with strong teacher engagement - the mental health benefits for students are twice as high compared to schools with lower-quality delivery,” Ms Olley said.

“This year at Bright P-12 College, two of our secondary leading teachers, Tash Tough and Mel Worth, are passionately and professionally im-

plementing the program with our secondary teachers during the home group sessions in the mornings.

“By focusing on practical strategies like gratitude, empathy and mindfulness, we’re helping students build the emotional skills they need to thrive at school and beyond.”

Labor sinks promised water register: MP

NATIONALS MP for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has accused the Victorian Government of wasting $36 million on a long-promised upgrade to the Victorian Water Register, saying the system is still no closer to delivery after five years of delays.

Mr McCurdy, who is the shadow minister for water, said Water Minister Gayle Tierney recently deflected responsibility for the delay and has refused to commit to a new delivery date.

He said the Victorian Water Register is a critical tool designed to provide transparent and timely information on water trading prices.

Despite its importance, the long-awaited upgrade, first promised in 2020, remains stuck at the proof-of-concept stage.

“Labor has spent five years and $36 million and it appears they are yet to start work on the project,” Mr McCurdy said.

“The current software is nearly 20 years old, water prices are rising and producers are doing it tough under dry conditions, but Labor still can’t deliver the basics.”

UP: Company Sergeant Major Mason Anders (red sash) with members of his unit.

Schools opened, in the snow

BRIGHT P-12 College’s Dinner Plain campus officially opened for the season last week.

College principal Jean Olley said the campus has been operated for more than 20 years and plays a central role in the college’s presence on the mountain and complements its Bright College Snow Sports (BCST) program, offering learning opportunities in an inspiring alpine environment.

“This year, we have had one of the best starts to the ski season in recent memory,” Ms Olley said.

“With strong early snowfall and a vibrant atmosphere already on the mountain, we are all very optimistic that this will be a fantastic season ahead for our students, staff and families, both on and off the mountain.”

The college remains involved in two snow programs - BCST at Hotham and Go To The Snow at Falls Creek.

Bright P-12 College assistant principal Mathew Gray is based on-mountain running the campus throughout winter, and said student numbers will swell from 19 this term to 57 next term after the July school holidays.

BRIGHT P-12 COLLEGE’S DINNER PLAIN CAMPUS OPENS FOR ANOTHER SEASON

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“About 40 of the students attended the campus last year and of our four teachers, three are returning from last season,” he said.

Tasmania and Adelaide.

“All the students are living on-mountain, at Hotham or Dinner Plain, throughout winter, with most of their parents involved in onmountain employment.”

“About six of our students are from Bright P-12 College, and the others from all over Australia, including Queensland,

“Our students are primary school age from five to 12 years and they attend one of the two programs we run daily, from 8am to 12.30pm and 12.30pm to 5pm...most of the students are involved in mountain ski programs for the rest of the day.

Mr Gray said this is his third season and being part of the campus is a “brilliant experience”.

“The families and students are so positive and there is such a great mix,” he said.

“They share the enjoyment and appreciation of being in the alpine area.” The Bright P-12 College campus is located in the community centre building, which Alpine Shire Council and the Victorian Education Department jointly built on 2006.

An evening with

Bestselling author, Podcast Host, Executive Coach, Keynote & TEDx Speaker. Dr Jodie will discuss strategies for coping with anxiety and how to support those closest to you. This promises to be an inspiring evening for the whole community.

YOUR NORMAL SCHOOL GROUND: Students at Bright P-12 College’s Dinner Plain campus were loving the snow last week. INSET: ON THE JOB: Mathew Gray and a fellow teacher shovel away snow at the campus following the big dump over King’s Birthday weekend.

Wet weather welcomed at Wandi Cross

WANDILIGONG hosted hundreds of mountain-running enthusiasts during it’s seventh Wandi Cross challenge on Saturday, 7 June, with organisers told it was one of the best races yet.

While the wet weather might not have been ideal for volunteers on the day, the conditions were reportedly perfect for running in.

Wandi Cross Trail Runners Inc. founder, Matt Cooper, said the course was in excellent condition and the preparations ahead of time paid off.

“The day went really well,” he said.

“The Wandi Cross is a pure mountain run, involving steep technical trails, some of which are so steep we have ropes set up on them.

“The wet and slippery conditions on Saturday added an element of difficulty to the course.

“It’s one of the toughest trail runs in Australia and we

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host the race in winter for a reason.

“We were able to cater to everyone: from elite mountain runners to novice enthusiasts and a two-kilometre course for children to participate.

“The conditions were the only challenge: there was a lot of mud and even a bit of snow and sleet up higher on the mountain.

“I think the runners’ main challenge will be getting their gear clean afterwards.

“A huge thanks to all volunteers and our sponsors and we’ll be getting our plans for next year underway pretty soon.”

The Wandi Cross raises funds for the Wandiligong Primary School, to send the entire school on an adventure camp held at Mount Buffalo later this year.

RESULTS

In the 27 kilometre ‘Xtreme’ course, the fastest three times in the ladies’ division were: Simone Brick at 2:58:03, Michelle Beattie at 3:57:29 and Maria Kraus at 3:59:29.

The Men’s ‘Xtreme’ results saw Billy Curtis, Blake Turner and Joseph Dorph take first, second and third places with run times of 2:19:17, 2:30:39 and 2:46:26 respectively. Third place was only just achieved by Mr Dorph by nine one-hundredths of a second ahead of the following runner, Robbie Savage. Mr Curtis and Ms Brick both broke last year’s records.

In the 14 kilometre ‘Traverse’ run, first place was claimed by James Barnett at 1:19:44, second by Iain Best at 1:29:22 and third by Tim Goddard at 1:36:52 in the men’s division and first place by Maddi O’Donnell at 1:56:40, second by Julie Blake at 2:06:23 and third by Alannah Harrap at 2:18:07 in the ladies division.

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WANDI WARRIOR WOMEN: The ladies with the three fastest times in the 27km Xtreme event were (from left) 3rd Maria Kraus, 1st Simone Brick and 2nd Michelle Beattie. PHOTOS: Wandi Cross Trail Runners Inc.

 WORDS OF WISDOM: One of the numerous signs on course which were made by the kids at Wandi Primary School, helped to motivate runners on the day.

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The five kilometre ‘Summit’ course saw Elanor Chlebna claim first place at 53:51, second by Sarah Roseby at 1:03:40 and third by Leah Cooper at 1:05:34 on the ladies’ scoreboard and a first place ranking to Tegyn Angel at 33:12, second to Adz D at 44:34 and third to Noel Dunstan at 53:47 in the mens’ division.

Otis Tacken and Courtney Manning placed in second and third with precisely 10:00 and 10:37 respectively in the male division.

Harriet Donnelly and Vada Manning placed in second and third with the barest of margins of 10:10 and 10:11 respectively.

In the children’s two kilometre course, the Steer siblings took out the top spot in the male and female scoreboards: River Steer crossing the finish line with a time of 09:30 and Aisha with 9:54.

Runners who finished in first, second and third places received a locally handmade, custom gold-pan as a trophy, with either the ‘Xtreme’, ‘Traverse’ or ‘Summit’ award emblazoned on it, depending on which course they ran.

Each year, the Wandi Cross raises funds for the Wandiligong Primary School, to send the entire school on an adventure camp held at Mount Buffalo later this year.

MOUNTAIN MEN: The Wandi Cross’ first three men over the finish line in the 27km Xtreme event were (from left) 2nd Blake Turner, 1st Billy Curtis and 3rd Joseph Dorph (pictured with his son, Henry).

RoadSafe North East urges drivers to take it slow in the ice and snow

THERE is so much to love about a trip to the snow, but for first-timers and those not experienced in winter alpine driving, there can also be some anxiety around getting there.

Community road safety organisation, RoadSafe North East, has put together a Top 10 Tips for alpine driving, to ensure regional Victorians can safely access all the snow-fun, with confidence and care.

“Recent snowfalls and the promise of more to come, means many local drivers and visitors to the region will be heading to the ski resorts, some for the first time,” said RoadSafe North East’s Aaron Scales.

“Whether it’s for a day trip or to stay and play, we are appealing to drivers to follow some simple basic rules if driving in icy and snowy conditions.

“We are working in partnership with Victoria Police to educate drivers about the need for careful, cautious driving in alpine areas and how they can minimise the risk, with concentration and patience.

“It’s not about instilling fear in drivers, especially firsttime visitors to the snow, but equipping them with the skills and confidence to get there safely and stress-free, if road conditions do deteriorate.”

Mr Scales said winter driving can be a particularly challenging time for drivers, even before they enter higher alpine areas.

“You cannot see black iceit generally forms at night, in the early mornings or on sections of the roads that haven’t been exposed to sunlight, like under tree cover,” he said.

“If you hit black ice, you will have little or no control over your vehicle.

“Avoid accelerating, braking hard or turning the steering wheel quickly - if you try to struggle against the ice by braking hard or steering in the opposite direction, you increase the risk of spinning out.

“It’s best to remain calm and apply the brakes gently to slowly regain traction.

“We are asking drivers to please slow down in areas known for black ice.

“Signs will alert drivers to areas where it’s likely to be found, including near Ovens, Harrietville and Eurobin on the Great Alpine Road.”

Positioned in a highly visible location in Mount Beauty and Bright during the ski season, the RoadSafe NE Variable Messaging Sign (VMS) is targeting drivers on their way to ski resorts at Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buffalo, with the rolling messages: ICE & SNOW. PLEASE DRIVE SLOW and BE SNOWSAFE. CARRY CHAINS. SLOW DOWN.

TOP 10 TIPS FOR SNOWSMART DRIVING

1. Get up to date road conditions before your trip visiting VicTraffic or downloading the VicTraffic app

2. Always carry chains. Resort authorities will advise when and where to fit chains.

3. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration on snow or ice. Braking takes longer in icy conditions so always allow for plenty of room between you and the car in front.

4. If you hit ice, remain calm and apply the brakes gently to slowly regain traction.

5. Take corners very slowly and steer gently and steadily to avoid skidding. Never brake if the vehicle skids, instead, ease off the accelerator and steer slightly into the direction of the skid until you gain control.

6. If stuck in snow, do not spin the wheels or rev the vehicle, as this will dig the vehicle further in. Instead, put the vehicle into as high a gear as possible and slowly manoeuvre the vehicle lightly forwards and backwards to gently creep out.

7. Remove all snow from your vehicle - you can be hit with a hefty fine and loss of demerit points for driving with snow on the roof of your vehicle. It is a danger and a hazard. Carry an ice-scraper to clear the bulk of the snow, ice and frost, and use the vehicle’s heater and fan in conjunction with the air conditioner.

8. Engage low gear when you drive down a mountain.

9. Drive with your headlights on low beam during daytime to improve your visibility to other road users. Make sure you turn on your vehicle’s fog or headlights when the weather turns bad.

10. Do not use Cruise Control. When driving in snow, it is important that you have full control over your vehicle at all times. If your vehicle skids while on cruise control, it will likely continue accelerating, which can make the situation worse.

check current road conditions, always carry chains, and avoid sudden breaking or acceleration.

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Details about the application.

The land affected by the application is located at:

37 Service Street, Porepunkah Vic 3740 Lot 1 211502

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P.2025.024

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A full copy of the application and supporting documents can be viewed at the Council Office. This document has been copied and made available for the purpose of the planning process as set out in the Planning and Environment Act 1987. The information must not be used for any other purpose. By taking/accepting a copy of this document you acknowledge and agree that you will only use the document for the purpose specified above and that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this document is strictly prohibited.

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Please be aware that the Responsible Authority must make copies of objections / submissions received available to any person to inspect.

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MICHELINI, Ilario Leo.

The Michelini Family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to the Local Ambulance Service, Wangaratta Base Hospital and Myrtleford Hospital during Ilario’s unwellness. And to all, our beautiful friends and family that sent us condolences, support and love.

THANK YOU

Gordon passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Wodonga Hospital.

Aged 86 years.

He was the dearly loved husband of Pat and much-loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Vicki, Kerryn and Andrew, Shirlene and Allan, and Catherine and Ben. Poppy to Maverick, Kianna, Brook, Kristy, Samantha and Nikki. Great Poppy to Reign, Archer, Aston, and Tommy.

In God’s Garden.

The funeral service for the late Mr Gordon McDougall will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the Ray Snell Centre, Westmont Aged Care, Baranduda Boulevard, Baranduda at 11am.

The committal service at the Old Myrtleford Pioneer Cemetery, Mummery Road, Myrtleford will follow at 2pm.

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Thrills and huge hits for Panthers at home against Wangaratta Rangers

UNDER 12

THE Porepunkah Panthers were at home against the Wangaratta Rangers on Sunday.

The Panthers took the field to start the match and with Panther pitcher Jimmy Jagger Foster making two throw outs to first base, limiting keep the Rangers to five runs.

The Panthers then took a one-run lead scoring six runs - Ollie Smith led off with a safe hit, before Rylan Harris then hit big with a two baser.

Panthers Mina Meddings, Harris Hunter, Zoe Caswell and Zak Podubinski showed their experience, and all hit safely and rounded the bases to score.

The second innings had both teams score five runs, with Casey Pronk, Yuna Meddings, Ryland McCormack and Jimmi Forster doing the damage with the bat, all hitting safely to score.

With Porepunkah leading by one run going into the last dig, they limited the Rangers to five runs but could not quite find the gaps in the field and scored one run themselves.

Final score: Wangaratta Rangers 15 def Porepunkah 12.

UNDER 15

THE Panthers hosted the Wang Rangers in cold and challenging conditions, with Paige Anders taking the bump to start the game.

The right hander went two innings, giving up four hits and 11 runs, striking out three and walking five.

After giving up five in the first innings, the Panthers responded with five of their own through good awareness and patience at the plate.

At the top of the second, Wang got their bats going and scored another six.

Eamon Thomson led off in the bottom of the second, getting nice contact but getting out on some solid fielding from Wang.

The Panthers continued their good eye at the plate starting with Stephanie Alexander, and Rory ‘took one for the team’ to again respond with five.

Hunter Harris had his debut on the mound in the third, showing a lot of promise - the right hander fielded two ground balls for outs, combining with first base Ayla McCallum each time.

On offence in the third, Tasmyn Clunie hit a crisp line drive down the middle to put a lead off runner on base, followed by contact from Cohen Guest Smith, who was thrown out.

Good eyes from Booth and Thomson, combined with strong base running, saw three make it home.

Final score: Wangaratta Rangers 16 def Porepunkah Panthers 13.

C GRADE

WANGARATTA Rangers defeated Porepunkah Panthers 10-3 at Porepunkah on Sunday.

Wangaratta jumped to the lead in the first innings, scoring seven runs, with Porepunkah getting plenty of chances in the field.

With the bat, Porepunkah’s Josh Harris was impressive hitting safely to score a run.

Panther Tasmyn Clunie continued her good form to get another safe hit, while Paige Anders provided the pop in the middle of the order with two runs batted in.

The highlight of the day was Jarrod McCormack hitting an in the field home run, showing both speed and aggressive base running.

Porepunkah’s Randy Skippen was back to his best being hit by pitch and stealing all bases.

On the mound starting for Porepunkah was Sam Bourne - the righty gave up four hits with seven earned runs, striking out one and walking nine.

James Rogers then steadied the ship and came on to close the game pitching a great closing innings.

B GRADE

IN the match of the day, underdogs Porepunkah Panthers showed they may be hitting

form at the right time of the year by dispatching the Wangaratta Rangers 10-3 at home with a big sixth innings.

The Panthers were the first to get on the scoreboard in the second innings with Andrew Smith hitting safely and scoring on Lachlan Rosser’s sacrifice hit.

Wangaratta then put the pressure on by scoring two runs in the top of the third.

Porepunkah responded and took the lead thanks to James Jellef, Randy Skippen and Scott McCallum, all receiving walks and scoring on wild pitches.

The game stayed in Porepunkah’s favour 4-2 until the sixth innings due to Porepunkah’s pitchersLuca Barthelmes started on the mound, and gave up only one hit and two runs (zero earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking two.

Liam ‘Wild Thing’ Quinton then came on and finished the last two innings, throwing some heat and striking out three batters and allowing only one run.

The sixth innings was where Porepunkah put the match away scoring six runs, with lead-off batter Josh Harris hitting safely, and scoring off Ayla McCallums safe hit, while Luca Barthelmes also hit safely.

Coach Randy Skippen was hit by pitch, followed up by a hit from

Scott McCallum and Jarrod Smith to score the runs.

A GRADE

POREPUNKAH coach Damon Barker went for a different tactic this week and decided all players would throw an innings off the mound.

With the team struggling for form prior, it was good to just mix it up and have a bit of fun.

The Panthers were in the match all day up until the last innings, with Wangaratta only scoring four runs in five innings.

Lachie Rosser started off pitching for the Panthers in the first dig, followed by Damon Barker in the second and Adam Rosser in the third.

Porepunkah then put some runs on in the bottom of the fourth innings, with Luca Barthelmes hitting safely to be scored on Damon Barker’s hit.

Adam Rosser, Paul Meddings and Dean Anders all kept the Wangaratta team scoreless, taking the mound for the next three innings.

Porepunkah then scored another two runs in the fifth inning thanks to Adam Rosser and Liam Quinton both getting on base to score.

With the game sitting at 4-4 Wangaratta managed to score another nine runs to Porepunkah’s one to take the win 13-5.

College 3.1

10.6 (66) Benalla 1.1 2.2 5.2 6.6 (42)

GOALS: COLLEGE: S. Reid 2, T. Fieldew 2, H. McKenzie 2, N. Allan 1, L. Pensak 1, H. Lyster 1, H. Dean 1. Benalla U17s: J. Walker 2, K. Thwaites 2, N. Nicholas 1, J. Ward 1. BEST: COLLEGE: H. McKenzie, L. Pensak, H. Bowman, T. Fieldew, K. Tonkin, J. Ivone. BENALLA: L. Ham, K. Thwaites, B. Cooney, N. Nicholas, H. Carter, R. McCarthy.

Kangaroos

Myrtleford

(128)

(29)

GOALS: KANGAROOS: O. Edwards 3, m. sacco 2, K. Jackson 2, B. O’Keefe 2, H. Ackerly 2, L. Pizzini 1, B. Hiskins 1, A. Hines 1, J. Scheier 1, H. Jacka 1, E. Mullins 1, A. Symons 1. Myrtleford: B. Hankin 2, B. Robb 1, R. Harris 1. BEST: KANGAROOS: B. Hiskins, K. Jackson, m. sacco, O. Reynolds, L. Downing. BEST: MYRTLEFORD: B. McMasters, K. Gillies, A. Morgan, R. Harris, B. Robb, N. Robb.

Bright 2.4 6.9 10.16 15.21 (111)

Centrals 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 (15)

GOALS: BRIGHT: T. Brierty 4, O. Dalbosco 3, O. Lewis 3, N. White 2, B. Brady 2, G. Banks 1. Centrals: S. Steer 1, D. Balfour 1. BEST: BRIGHT: O. Lewis, H. Lindner, N. White, C. Garratt, T. Brierty, G. Banks. CENTRALS: D. Balfour, C. Ormond, R. McNamara, A. Fraser, B. Mawson, C. Curr. Imperials

3.3 5.5 9.6 11.6 (72) Tigers 3.2 6.6 8.10 11.14 (80)

GOALS: IMPERIALS: R. Canning 3, R. Mckay 2, S. Ismale 1, M. Marek 1, B. Benton 1, B. McMonigle 1. TIGERS: M. Benton 3, J. Wickham 2, R. Webb 2, O. Mullane 1, . 1, H. Gibb 1, M. Correll 1. BEST: IMPERIALS: C. Young, P. Stamp, M. O’Sullivan, J. O’Connor, B. McMonigle, M. Marek. TIGERS: M. Benton, O. Mullane, M. Correll, E. Damon, R. Webb, A. Turner. Junior Magpies

3.3 4.4 7.10 9.12 (66) Mansfield 3.2 5.6 5.6 7.7 (49)

GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: J. Comensoli 4, J. Parker 2, H. Tanner 1, S. McIntosh 1, C. Allan 1. MANSFIELD: A. Daniels 3, A. Dunn 1, H. Banks 1, W. Benton 1, J. Hotton 1. BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: H. Scalzo, K. Ross, H. Allan, C. Briggs, C. Allan, J. Parker. MANSFIELD: A. Dunn, W. Benton, A. Daniels, M. Payne, S. Kain.

M. Mcmasters 1. BEST: KANGAROOS: U. Holt, N. Gigliotti, L. Delarue, S. Lewis, D. Jeffries, B. Jackson. MYRTLEFORD: S. Lupo, J. Jennings, A. Knobel, L. Sanderson, H. McIntyre, H. Szaraszek.

Benalla Black

GOALS: COLLEGE: L. O’Brien 5, C. OBrien 3, J. Borschmann 1, L. Fraser 1, C. Bowman 1. Benalla U14s Black: J. Williams 2, O. Parker 2, R. Hilton 2, J. Bamford 1, R. White 1. BEST: COLLEGE: H. Ledger, C. Bowman, L. OBrien, C. OBrien, Z. Tamme, L. Fraser. BENALLA BLACK: L. Webster, R. Hilton, J. Montgomery, H. Ross, J. Williams, N. White. Junior Magpies

Mansfield Yellow

GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: L. Sloan 1. Mansfield Yellow: B. Turner 6, C. Bretherton 2, M. Watson 1. BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: L. Bott, J. Olenczuk, L. Sloan, J. Pell, T. White, L. Cannata. MANSFIELD YELLOW: J. Hoskin, B. Turner, M. Watson, Z. Borg, C. Bretherton, C. Simic.

(36) Mansfield Blue 4.4

GOALS: IMPERIALS: G. Marek 1, S. Savage 1, J. Campbell 1, C. Govers 1. Mansfield Blue: O. Pigdon 3, M. Storer 1, R. Purday 1. BEST: IMPERIALS: C. Govers, N. Matthews, R. Stribley, J. Ginnivan, J. Campbell, B. Thorpe. MANSFIELD BLUE: O. Pigdon, J. Kynnersley, R. Purday, L. Stevenson, D. Mercieca, W. Hewitt.

Red

GOALS: TIGERS: H. Sharp 2, L. Benton 2, M. Simpson 1, K. Ackroyd 1, Z. Williamson 1. BENALLA RED: T. Mount 3, J. Binion 2, T. Williams 1. BEST: TIGERS: B. Kantor, H. Sharp, S. Elkington, O. Fisher, V. Godenzi, L. Benton. BENALLA RED: O. Smith, A. Leavold, N. Cooney, T. Mount, J. Binion, J. Hart.

GOALS: BRIGHT: C. Wood 1, B. McConnachie 1, K. Buckland 1, O. Kelly 1, E. Thomson 1, D. Finlaw 1, H. Bruneau 1, J. Toy 1. CENTRALS: J. Morris 1. BEST: BRIGHT: H. Bruneau, D. Finlaw, N. Iles, J. Toy, C. Nightingale, C. Wood. CENTRALS: N. Jones, F. Fletcher, A. Fraser, D. Williams, C. Blair, K. Steele.

Routledge 1. MYRTLEFORD: C. Vescio 2, C. Maxey 1, B. Cartwright 1, C. Teakel 1, O. Szaraszek 1. BEST: KANGAROOS: Z. Ivory, N. Readhead, H. Sartori, E. Routledge, A. Ryan, Z. Freeman. MYRTLEFORD: C. Corcoran, L. McDonald, J. Maxey, C. Maxey, E. McNaught, C. Vescio.

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(79) GOALS:

COLLEGE: R. Allan, R. Monk, P. Russell, H. Dyson, E. Millis, H. Carson. Benalla Black: T. Lambert, J. Quarrell, M. YUEN-FRANCIS, C. Thwaites, L. Osborne, T. Brown.

L.

J. Woodrow, C. Petts, O. Forster, M. O’Keefe.

BENALLA

WINNERS AND LOSERS

WANG ROVERS 0.2 3.3 8.5 11.8.74 WODONGA 3.2 8.4 9.6 10.9.69

GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: W. Christie 5, N. Cooper 2, D. Wilson 1, N. Scholte 1, B. Filo 1, C. Thompson 1. WODONGA: T. O’Sullivan 3, A. Jorgensen 3, N. Spiteri 1, R. Bourke 1, K. Winter-Irving 1. BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: L. O’Brien, J. Smith, W. Christie, N. Scholte, E. Dayman, X. Allison. WODONGA: T. O’Sullivan, M. Wilson, A. Jorgensen, J. Yelland, N. Bradshaw, T. Johnson.

NETBALL SCORES THIRDS RESULTS

A GRADE

North Albury 50 def Myrtleford 45

Wang Rovers 47 def by Wodonga 52 Wodonga Raiders 42 def Yarrawonga 41 Albury 41 def by Wangaratta 45

Lavington 31 def by Corowa Rutherglen 37

B GRADE: North Albury 36 def Myrtleford 27 Wang Rovers 52 def Wodonga 51

Wodonga Raiders 40 def Yarrawonga 39 Albury 18 def by Wangaratta 59

Lavington 38 def by Corowa Rutherglen 50

C GRADE: North Albury 42 def Myrtleford 40 Wang Rovers 51 def Wodonga 34

Wodonga Raiders 49 def Yarrawonga 37 Albury 26 def by Wangaratta 81

Lavington 53 def Corowa Rutherglen 33

17 & UNDER: North Albury 35 def by Myrtleford 38

Wang Rovers 64 def Wodonga 33

Wodonga Raiders 51 def Yarrawonga 39 Albury 34 def by Wangaratta 39

Lavington 52 def Corowa Rutherglen 45

15 & UNDER: North Albury 42 def by Myrtleford 52

Wang Rovers 35 def by Wodonga 37

Wodonga Raiders 71 def Yarrawonga 17 Albury 29 def by Wangaratta 44

Lavington 67 def Corowa Rutherglen 23

Albury 2.7 (19) def by Wangaratta 10.11 (71)

GOALS: ALBURY: E. Wallgate 1, R. Brown 1. WANGARATTA: H. Barry

3, R. Schultz 2, W. Prebble 1, C. Petersen 1, C. Kerwin 1, C. Donald 1, E. Clayton 1.

BEST: ALBURY: N. Prentice, B. Moore, N. Morrison, R. O’Sullivan, I. Conlan, R. Tinworth. WANGARATTA N. Kjar, L. Griffiths, E. Lodge, A. Jayet, H. Barry, O. Boyle.

Wang Rovers 9.9 (63) def Wodonga 5.3 (33)

GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: C. Breheny 4, J. Correll 3, H. Mullane 1, C. Maher 1. WODONGA: B. Parkin 2, C. Brookes 1, F. Kosmina 1, M.

Collins 1.

BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: C. Lugg, H. Dodgshun, C. Boman, E. Saunders, C. Miller, R. Harvey. WODONGA: K. Venturoni, J. Hymus, C. Collins, M. Prenter, W. McCoy, B. Nicklin.

North Albury 10.13 (73) def Myrtleford 4.8 (32)

GOALS: NORTH ALBURY: T. Wiesner-Milham 3, H. Westmoreland 2, Z. Graham 2, C. Spencer 1, N. Pigdon 1, W. Harrington 1. MYRTLEFORD: H. Stripeikis 2, L. McManus 1, T. Cooper 1.

BEST: NORTH ALBURY: Z. Graham, T. Mcintosh, H. Westmoreland, O. Ackerly, N. Pigdon, J. Eckhardt. MYRTLEFORD: J. Novak, H. Stripeikis, Z. Carroll, C. Piazza, L. McManus, R. Skahill.

Lavington 12.11 (83) def Corowa R’glen 6.5 (41) Wod. Raiders 6.12 (48) def Yarrawonga 5.4 (34)

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

A GRADE:

Goormabat 39 def Bright 25; King Valley 25 def by North Wangaratta 34; Moyhu 40 drew Greta 40; Benalla All Blacks 49 drew Bonnie Doon 49; Milawa 59 def Tarrawingee 42.

B GRADE:

Goormabat 38 def Bright 36; King Valley 33 def by North Wangaratta 45; Moyhu 49 def Greta 48; Benalla All Blacks 24 def by Bonnie Doon 82; Milawa 45 def Tarrawingee 29.

B RESERVE:

Goormabat 22 def by Bright 41; King Valley 20 def by North Wangaratta 41; Moyhu 45 def Greta 33; Benalla All Blacks 30 def by Bonnie Doon 50; Milawa 33 def by Tarrawingee 42.

C GRADE:

Goormabat 18 def by Bright 62; King Valley 57 def North Wangaratta 17; Moyhu 27 def by Greta 55; Benalla All Blacks 14 def by Bonnie Doon 92; Milawa 32 def Tarrawingee 31.

15&UNDER:

Goormabat 4 def by Bright 92; King Valley 58 def North Wangaratta 16; Moyhu 20 def by Greta 35; Benalla All Blacks 28 def by Bonnie Doon 60; Milawa 48 def Tarrawingee 42. No other scores available at time of print

ROUND12

SAT, JUNE 21

GRETA vs GOORAMBAT

MOYHU vs BONNIE DOON

WHOROULY vs MILAWA

TARRAWINGEE vs NTH WANGARATTA

BRIGHT vs KING VALLEY

BENALLA ALL BLACKS - BYE

ALBURY

GOALS: NORTH ALBURY: J. Murphy 4, J. Minogue 3, J. Penny 1, L. Taylor 1, C. Winter 1. MYRTLEFORD: N. Turner 2, J. Muraca 2, S. Curtis 1, H. McKerral 1, R. Calvene 1, T. Cossor 1, J. Hazeldine 1, B. Ricardi 1. BEST: North Albury: J. Minogue, J. Hayes, J. Mooney, J. Weidemann, C. McIntosh, J. Murphy. MYRTLEFORD: S. Curtis, A. Wickes, J. East, D. Harrington, M. Dalbosco, R. Calvene.

GOALS: LAVINGTON: N. Newton 2, T. Oosterhoff 2, A. Swinnerton 1, H. Barber 1, N. Sedgwick 1, J. Glanvill 1, J. Costello 1, S. Driscoll 1, A. Cook 1. COROWA RUTHERGLEN: K. Bradtke 3, L. McCarthy 3, D. Clancy 1, F. Parker 1. BEST: LAVINGTON: J. Costello, J. Spina, C. Annett, E. Perryman, J. Hart, N. Newton. COROWA RUTHERGLEN: R. Irvin, C. Schutt, L. Mccarthy, J. Longmire, B. Morton, D. Melksham.

WOD. RAIDERS

GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: E. Boxall 2, M. Way 1, C. Howells 1, H. O’Neill 1. YARRAWONGA: B. Coghill 2, J. Hargreaves 2, M. McCabe 2, N. Fothergill 2, M. Casey 1, C. Wilson 1. BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: A. Scammell, N. Bracher, E. Boxall, C. St John, W. Fordham, N. Bowey. YARRAWONGA: C. Wilson, M. Gibbons, N. Pendergast, M. Findlay, N. Fothergill, B. Coghill.

GOALS: ALBURY: M. Walker 5, J. Pitt 3, K. Heiner-Hennessy 2, H. Cameron 1, M. Duncan 1, G. Flanagan 1, F. Carroll 1, M. Bender 1, T. Quade 1. WANGARATTA: X. Laverty 3, J. Craven 1, J. Clarke 1, A. Tilley 1, C. Knowles 1, W. Tua 1, B. Marjanovic 1, W. O’keefe 1. BEST: ALBURY: M. Walker, R. Garthwaite, I. Muller, F. Carroll, K. Heiner-Hennessy, J. Pitt. WANGARATTA: W. Tua, J. Clarke, T. Norton, A. Federico, C. Knowles.

BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: H. McMonigle, s. rourke, T. Vincent, S. Comensoli, S. Allen, P. Coleman. WODONGA: C. Williamson, B. Fox, R. Thompson, B. Russell, J. Gilbee, B. Oates. North Albury 9 10 (64) Myrtleford 5 10 (40)

BEST: NORTH ALBURY: A. Crelley, J. Spurr, C. Summers, D. Clancy, C. Iannelli, M. Norman. MYRTLEFORD: R. Bouker, C. Crisp, W. Graham, K. Michelini, L. Corcoran, N. Ferguson. Albury 14 8 (92) Wangaratta 1 3 (9)

BEST: ALBURY: L. Dattoli, B. Hodgson, B. McCloskey, H. Quinn, G. Favero, H. Just. WANGARATTA: H. Laverty, C. Hughes, K. Driscoll, C. Hines, T. Berry, N. O’Kane. Lavington 16 15 (111) Corowa Rutherglen: 3 4 (22)

BEST: LAVINGTON: C. Thompson, J. Weidemann, P. Ryan, K. Holman, D. Beavan, J. Beavan. COROWA RUTHERGLEN: E. Amery, L. Heagney, B. Minogue, M. Scott, D. Yates, J. Richardson. Wodonga Raiders 10 14 (74) Yarrawonga 9 8 (62)

BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: C. Taylor, B. Hernan, T. Scott, B. Knights, W. Knights, D. Ramage. YARRAWONGA: D. Flanagan, A. Dickins, B. Schofield, R. Mulquiney, J. James, H. Frauenfelder. ROUND10

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

WANG ROVERS vs NORTH ALBURY WODONGA vs LAVINGTON MYRTLEFORD vs RAIDERS COROWA RUTHERGLEN vs WANGARATTA YARRAWONGA vs ALBURY

GOALS: GOORAMBAT: D. Haebich 2, D. Beavis 1, B. Stepien 1, Z. Amarant 1, A. Blackburn 1, C. Hunter 1. BRIGHT: C. Banks 6, D. Chellew 2, P. Bren 2, H. Jamieson 1, J. Love 1, R. Bacon 1, L. Quirk 1, C. Thomason 1, J. Crawley 1, W. Wales 1. BEST: GOORAMBAT: J. Dunne, S. Gladstone, D. Beavis, C. Anker, Z. Amarant, J. House. BRIGHT: C. Banks, J. Love, M. Elliott, J. Gray, H. Jamieson, P. Bren.

KING VALLEY - - - 9.9.63 NTH WANGARATTA - - - 15.13.103

GOALS: KING VALLEY & NORTH WANGARATTA: no goal scorers submitted. BEST: KING VALLEY & NORTH WANGARATTA: no best players submitted.

MOYHU 3.1 4.2 5.6 8.9.57 GRETA 4.4 11.5 14.10 17.13.115

GOALS: MOYHU: D. West 2, J. Hansted 2, A. Thrum 1, M. Thrum 1, P. McNamara 1, B. Zimmermann 1. GRETA: J. McClounan 4, F. Judd 3, O. Ramage 3, T. Baker 2, J. Kelly 1, L. Kennett 1, B. Whinray 1, B. Newbold 1, B. Pearson 1.

BEST: MOYHU: P. McNamara, N. Gamble, H. Bell, N. Stewart, M. Thrum, J. Hansted. GRETA: J. McClounan, L. Kennett, J. Kelly, T. Baker, T. Rosser, T. Arrowsmith.

BENALLA 1.2 2.5

GOALS: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: K. Glass 1, J. Walker 1, C. Orchard 1, K. Linke 1. BONNIE

DOON: J. Octigan 10, J. Sanford 4, J. Law 3, S. Campitelli 1, D. Carswell 1, Z. Tanner 1, K. Longstaff 1, E. Ivill 1, G. Murray 1, C. Houghton 1, C. Azzopardi 1.

BEST: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: J. Walker, K. Linke, d. nero, D. Button, R. Nedeljkovic, B. Marlborough. BONNIE DOON: J. Octigan, J. Sanford, J. Law, P. Cairns, J. Fox, P. Revell.

GOALS:

Milawa 23 15 (153) Tarrawingee 4 4 (28)

BEST: MILAWA: D.

DOON: L. Berriman, C. Turner, M. Tait, L. Pinder, K. Mulcahy, L. Jenkins.

Cook 1, J. Everitt 1, C. Chamberlain 1. BEST: MILAWA: J. Radovanovic, H. Allan, B. Kearns, T. Dunn, J. Lea, B. Bartlett. TARRAWINGEE: H. Amery, T.

Chilly conditions for Alpine golfers

MYRTLEFORD GOLF CLUB

SATURDAY, 14 June

Drummond Golf Albury Monthly

Medal Stroke & Super 6 AMCR 71

A Grade Winner: Spider Hancock (12) 87/75 c/b. A Grade Runner Up: Craig Shewell (14) 89/75.

B Grade & Medal Winner: Warren Rowney (24) 96/72. B Grade Runner Up: Pieter Veldman (23) 97/74 c/b.

Super 6 Winner: Craig Shewell (14) 22 nett. Super 6 Runner Up: Jim Martin (14) 23 nett.

Ball Winners: C Walker 74, L Loftus 76, J Martin 75, D Matthews 76.

Foodworks NTPs - 1st: Spider Hancock, 4th 2nd Shot: Warren Rowney, 14th: Jason Gilbert, 16th: Jim Martin.

Raffle Winner: Trout Batt. Matthews Cleaning Award: Trout Batt (18) 110/92.

Thursday, 12 June

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73

A Grade Winner: Jan Roseby (15)

33pts. A Grade Runner Up: Kerry Newton (17) 32pts.

Ball Winners: Ann Hazeldine, Marg Curtis.

Foodworks NTPs - 1st: Jan Roseby, 8th: Marg Curtis, 14th: Jan Roseby.

9 Hole Winner: Pam Brew (50)

12 c/b. 9 Hole Runner Up: Faye McLees (25) 12pts.

Wednesday, 11 June

RBI Plumbing Stableford AMCR

71

A Grade Winner: Bill O’Donohue (21) 33 pts c/b. A Grade Runner Up: Ian Wales (9) 33 pts c/b.

Ball Winners: D Matthews 33, J Martin 32.

Foodworks NTPs - 1st: Jim Martin, 4th 2nd Shot: David Matthews, 8th: David Matthews, 14th: Tony Chapman.

Tuesday, 10 June

Drummond Golf Monthly Medal Stroke AMCR 73

A Grade Winner: Marg Curtis (17) 91/74. A Grade Runner Up: Helen Mummery (29) 103/74. Ball Winners: Marnie Broz (19) 97/78.

Foodworks NTPs - 4th: Helen Mummery, 14th: Kerry Chapman.

9 Hole Winner: P Dawkins (32) 19pts. 9 Hole Runner Up: P McPherson (44) 12c/b.

Monday, 9 June

KING’S BIRTHDAY TEAMS OF 4 AMBROSE

Mixed Handicap Winners: Elliott Bailey, Warren Bailey, Kenneth

Bailey, and Caorlyn Bailey 59.625.

Mixed Handicap Runners Up: Marnie Broz, Donna Burgess, Denise O’Donohue, and Judy Bynon 64.25.

Redmond, 17th was Peter Dilley, while Stephen Short took home the money on the 18th.

mind and character,” and with this week’s scores at Bright, it certainly was the case.

Men’s Handicap Winners: Gerard Black, Jonathan Mercuri, Aaron Jose, and David Rowe 56.75. Men’s Handicap Runners Up: Samuel Piazza, Craig Piazza, Scott McMasters, and Ben McMasters 58.75.

Ball Winners: T Cuskelly, C Egan, B Carroll, and S Hancock 59.625; G Wigney, I Wales, B Garoni and P Green 59.625; T Batt, K Batt, J Cuneen, and Z Cunneen 60 c/b.

Foodworks NTPs - 1st: James McPherson, 4th 2nd Shot: Donna Burgess and Warren Rowney, 14th: Lesley Browne and Tashi Namgyal Tenzing, 16th: Carolyn Bailey and Chris Egan.

MOUNT BEAUTY GOLF CLUB

MONDAY, 9 June was our King’s Birthday Ambrose which was won by the team consisting of Ben Ritson, Paddy Dodd, Kobe Bell and Tom McMahon with a net score of 57.625 from Fred Gerardson, Mark Redmond, Jooyon Kang-Redmond and Tony Campen with their net 59.

NTP on the seventh, along with the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office, was Andy Cook. The ninth was Jooyon Kang-

Unfortunately, no-one was able to take the $10,000 prize by scoring a Hole-in-One on the 18th.

The ladies played the back nine on Wednesday, 11 June which was won by Gill Harrowfield with 12 points from Jooyon KangRedmond with her 11 points.

Gill Harrowfield backed up her win on Wednesday by winning the Saturday, 14 June Par comp with her -1, while Jooyon KangRedmond was once again the bridesmaid with -3.

The Men also played Par on Saturday, 14 June which was won by Ross Wilson with a +3 from Rick Biesboer with a +2.

Rod McMahon, Dave Browning, Stephen Short and Peter Dilley all had +1 apiece.

NTP on the seventh, along with the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office, was Victor Selway.

The ninth was Dave Browning, 17th Roger Church while Stephen Short took home the money again on the 18th.

BRIGHT COUNTRY GOLF CLUB

AS the famous American golfer Arnold Palmer once said, “Success in golf depends less on strength of body and more of strength of

Monday Veteran’s golf was washed out, and in Wednesday’s Ladies competition stroke, the scores weren’t destined to be brilliant.

Winners: Elizabeth Barker 24 H/C nett 78, and Lisa Anders 39 H/C nett 80.

Ball winners: Carol Burgess nett 81 and Jeanette Belsher nett 82.

NTPs - 3rd: Bernie Wickes, 6th: Robyn Poyner, 11th: Bernie Wickes.

Thursday, 12 June, Men’s Stableford competition.

A field of 27 hardy golfers began the round with the temperature only five degrees.

Dressed up like they were off to Mount Hotham for a ski, the results were as follows.

Winner: Andrew Badrock 14 H/C 33 pts, Frog Thompson 18 H/C 32 pts C/B, Johnnie Ocean 16 H/C 32 pts.

Ball winners: Mark ‘Zorro’ Zwiersen 31 pts C/B, Dan Neville 31 pts, Emilio Grazini 30 pts C/B and Matt Ellis 30 pts.

NTPs - 3rd: Emilio Grazini, 6th: Mark Stephenson, 11th: Emilio Grazini, 16th: Kevin Reed.

The winner of the IGA chicken was Mo O’Shea on a countback from his brother John with 17 points.

The all-important NAGA went to Mark Frost with 17 points, but he was delighted with his, ‘Young Farmer of the Year 1982’ glass.

Friday, 13 June, Ladies nine-hole Stableford competition.

Winner was Lucy Snowden 21 pts C/B, and the ball winner was Kate Duff, 21 pts, and nearest the pin went to Jenny Richter on the 11th hole.

Saturday, 14 June was the allgender Stableford and for the men, the first round of the Winter Cup. A group of 46 golfers began in a chilly three degrees and out of all those golfers, not one played under their handicaps.

Winner: Carol Burgess 13 H/C 35 pts C/B, Chris Oswin 5 H/C 35 pts, Tony Chalwell 14 H/C 34 pts C/B, Carol Bailey 16 H/C 34 pts C/B, Pete Short 15 H/C 34 pts C/B.

Ball winners: Bev Everett 34 pts C/B, Adam Banincasa 34 pts C/B, Rod Brown 34 pts, Mo O’Shea 33 pts, Kevin Reed 33 pts.

NTPs - 3rd: Nev Blewitt, 6th: Glen O’Connell, 10th second shot: Graham Badrock, 11th: Andy Cook, 16th: Chris Oswin.

The Eagle’s Nest went to Rod Brown on the 15th.

The Bright Golf Guru thought of the week, “If you are having a good round or a shocker, don’t worry, there could be worse, or better to come.”

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Savoy whack Paddies 10-0

By NATHAN DE VRIES

SHEER, uncompromising domination in both attack and defence was on display on Sunday at Savoy Park, as Myrtleford’s division one men’s team dined out against St Pat’s.

Heading into the match as heavy favourites, Savoy didn’t disappoint, stringing together a consistent 90 minutes of football to record their equal most onesided result for the year, 10-0.

Pat’s had no answer for the rampaging Savoy, who scored five goals in each half with five separate players on the scoresheet in a one-sided massacre.

Coach Jayden Vescio was happy with the performance.

“We started with a bang and got on top from the outset, it was pretty one-way traffic with five at half-time and we managed to score another five in the second half,” he said.

“Josh Zito opened the scoring with the first two, it was good to see him on the scoresheet.

“He plays in the middle of the park but he’s worked on his defensive craft.

“It really set the tone, then Richo [Matt Richardson] was always going to find the back of the net, I think he scored four in the end, along with [Scott] Peggie, Tommy Morrison and Will Keenan.

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“We played the system and the football we want to play and need to play if we’re going to have some success, so it was good to do that for a whole 90 minutes.

“When you play these sorts of teams you always see a 9-1 or 6-2 or something, so to not concede, it’s been a big emphasis.

“It was good to get away with no injuries, no yellow cards, and it sets us up for a massive three weeks.”

Myrtleford Savoy sits on top of the table by tow points, with two games in hand ahead of Albury United and Hotspurs, the latter of which they host this Sunday.

Vescio said it was important to tackle each match as it came up, rather than to look at their position in the league as a whole.

“We’re going well, but we would’ve liked to have played

Cross country success for Marian College

ON Thursday, 5 June, 17 students from Marian College competed in the Ovens and Mitta cross country event held at Baarmutha Park, Beechworth. It was a very foggy, cold morning as they left school, but the students were not deterred and persevered. Congratulations to the following students who made it through to the Hume Cross Country event on Friday, 13 June: Matilda Xerri, Anna Rochow, Milla Corcoran, Max McMahon, Zahra Hazeldine, Gemma Corcoran, Cohen

Kneebone, Jude Cafe, Claire McDonald, Nate Heldt, Jade Hazeldine, Kahlee O’Sullivan. Xerri and Rochow took first and third in the 12/13 years girls category, while third and fourth went to Zarha Hazeldine and Gemma Corcoran in 15 years girls, and to Cohen Kneebone and Jude Café in the 16 years boys category.

Jade Hazeldine claimed top billing in the 17-21 year girls category, while Nate Hedlt was second across the line for the boys in the same age group.

these catch-up games already,” he said.

“They’re both tricky fixtures –one’s Cobram away, which will be played in Wang in about a month, and one’s Diamonds at home in a midweek game.

“We’ve got some big games ahead but it’s the old cliché of one week at a time.”

In other grades, while the

senior women had the bye, the reserve men recorded a 9-1 win over Pat’s, which has them sitting fourth overall in a brilliant display of depth at the club.

Myrtleford Savoy are at home to Albury Hotspurs this Sunday, 22 June, with the senior women from 11.20am, reserve men from 1.10pm, before the division one men’s match from 3pm.

RACING ALONG: The contingent from Marian College at the Ovens and Mitta cross country even in Beechworth.

CHANCE: Tom Morrison looks for a cross.

POSSESSION: Connor Caponecchia charges over a challenge.

TOO EASY: Matt Richardson thumps the ball past the hapless goalkeeper.

FIRST TOUCH: Tyler Curran controls the ball well.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt

Bright on cloud nine after big Bats win

IN a game of rapid momentum swings, Bright stepped on the gas in a second half demolition against finals aspirant Goorambat on Saturday.

The Mountain Men’s ninth victory of the season, ending in a comfortable 17.18 (120) to 7.9 (51) win, sees them keep a slight edge on their nearest rivals Milawa and Greta after 11 rounds.

A 31-point first quarter lead in Bright’s favour was reduced to nine points at halftime, and Goorambat had the match on their terms.

The travelling Mountain Men were able to regain their composure and the ascendancy with a stellar second half, scoring nine goals on the bounce without the Bats registering a major of their own. Bright’s dynamic midfield

went to work, with Cy Banks (six goals) and James Love (one goal) continuing their fantastic seasons in their attacking midfield roles.

Joe Gray played his part in the ruck, while Michael Elliott carried out another successful shutdown job on Duane Haebich.

Pat Bren and Darcy Chellew both kicked two goals in the away win and were amongst 10 of the team’s goalkickers.

Coach Michael Quirk was pleased his side’s response to Goorambat’s second quarter comeback.

“The most pleasing part of the win is the way we regrouped at halftime after we were really challenged by Goorambat,” Quirk said.

“In the second half we made a few structural changes which worked in

the last two quarters.

“Cy (Banks) was once again in great touch early - his first half definitely helped set the game up and his ability to kick goals is developing weekly.

“We now set our focus for King Valley at home, so as we always do, we’ll get back to the basics of improving in certain areas and look forward to coming up against King Valley as we won’t be taking them lightly by any means.”

On the netball court, Bright’s A grade netball side were unable to take the four premiership points from their trip to Goorambat.

The 25-39 loss means Bright will remain in sixth place before a winnable game against King Valley this Saturday at Pioneer Park Recreation Reserve.

THERE are just nine matches left to secure a spot in the top six – it’s go time for Whorouly.

The Lions are back in action this weekend after two weeks away from Saturday action, with their second bye for the season falling directly after the leaguewide bye.

This weekend, they’ll host Milawa for what should be seven incredible matches across the day in football and netball.

All eyes will be on the A grade clash, with the Lions and Demons vying for a top two finish.

Given their last match back in round five was a 45-45 draw back in round five, the stage is set for an hour of exhilarating netball.

Both teams have stars at both ends of the court.

The Lions’ defensive unit is one of the best in the competition, having conceded the second-fewest goals out of any team in A grade.

Defenders Laura Keighran, Ebony Allen and Sally Wood will be the anchors for Whorouly against a tough Milawa shooting end which includes gun goaler Emily Canny.

Lions will be eager to get stuck back into the hunt for a finals berth after a fortnight off.

For the seniors, who currently sit seventh with a record of 4-5, they’ll need a massive back end of the year if they want to be playing in September.

Although plagued by injuries through the first three months of the campaign, they’ll look to welcome back a raft of senior players to line up against the Demons this weekend.

Jessie Smith will look to continue his incredible year, having been named among the best on ground for the Lions in each of his nine appearances so far, while playing coach Michael Newton will seek to improve on his 53-goal season so far.

The reserves are also in the hunt for finals, but will be up against it when they take on the reigning twos premiers.

The action starts from 9.10am this Saturday at Whorouly Recreation Reserve with the 15 and under netball, with reserves football from 12pm, seniors at 2pm, and the A grade from 2.30pm.

when they host them this weekend.

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Community comes together to increase netballers’ safety

THE Myrtleford Netball Club and Myrtleford Football Netball Club are celebrating a vital upgrade to their facilities, thanks to the support of a Bendigo Bank Community Grant.

The grant, provided through the Community Bank Bright branch, has enabled the purchase of four new sets of netball post padding for the RC McNamara Reserve courts.

The $2000 grant from the Bendigo Bank was matched dollar for dollar by the combined efforts of the Myrtleford Netball Club and Myrtleford Alpine Saints.

These essential safety pads will significantly reduce the risk of play-

er injury and ensure compliance with current safety regulations, enhancing the playing environment for more than 140 junior netballers from Myrtleford and surrounding areas.

The Myrtleford Alpine Saints, who field five teams in the Ovens and Murray Football Netball League, also welcomed the upgrade.

The new pads replace damaged and outdated equipment, ensuring all four courts at RC McNamara Reserve meet modern safety standards for both training and competitive play.

Myrtleford Netball Club president Rebecca Piazza said it had been a

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“Jaxon East basically didn’t train all week because he had the flu, but I thought he battled on bravely.

“’Aussie’ Wickes did a super job on Tim Broomhead, I think it’s his lowest possessions and ranking points in the time we’ve had Tim in the competition, he was outstanding.”

The Saints will look to right the ship when they return home to McNamara Reserve this weekend, hosting a languishing Wodonga Raiders outfit.

The Raiders haven’t won a game of senior footy since 1 June 2024, but will be eyeing off the Saints as a potential upset scalp. With up to six players set to return to the senior side,

including livewire forward

Lachlan Murphy-Dale who has been out recovering from an injury sustained in round two, the Saints will be up and about.

In other grades from the weekend, Myrtleford’s reserves suffered their first loss of the season, downed 5.10 (40) to 9.10 (64) to fall to second on the ladder, while the thirds went down by 41 points.

Meanwhile, the A grade netballers succumbed to their sixth loss of the season, downed 45-50 by the Hoppers.

The junior Saints flew the flag, with the under 17s winning 38-35 and the under 15s taking the points 52-42, while B grade (2736) and C grade (40-42) were both edged out.

number of years since all four netball courts were used for the junior program, but with continued increase in numbers, it was necessary to bring the additional court back to life, and support to purchase the post pads was an essential step in that process.

“These post pads are a crucial investment in player safety - we cannot thank Allira [Simpson, sponsorship and marketing coordinator] and the Bendigo Bank team enough for their support,” she said.

Community Bank Bright manager Mark Ditcham said they were dedi-

committed to fostering the growth of players.

“We are thrilled to be able to support our local sporting clubs who do such fantastic work nurturing the development of our young people,” he said.

The initiative reflects both club’s ongoing commitment to fostering a strong, connected, and healthy community through sport.

The Myrtleford Netball Association thanked Bendigo Bank for its continued support of grassroots sport and for playing a pivotal role in keeping young athletes safe on

Bombers outclassed by Swans

THE task of defeating the previously undefeated Chiltern on their home court in A grade netball proved to be too difficult for Dederang-Mount Beauty last Saturday.

As far the scoreboard was concerned, the Swans edged ahead in every quarter and while the Bombers were competitive throughout the match, they were never able to reduce the deficit in a meaningful way, ending in a 38-60 loss.

DMB trailed by five goals at quarter-time, 10 goals at half-time, 16 goals with a quarter to go, and the final margin of 22 goals was the Bombers’ biggest defeat in

Senior coach Alex Dyde praised her team’s efforts and commitment to the cause despite the loss.

“It was a really good game, and I don’t think the score reflected the game,” Dyde said.

“Both sides were well matched, but their shooters were quite accurate with strong positioning and although we had lots of attempts, we weren’t able to get as many in.

“Ultimately it’s a game of who can get more through the ring and they outdid us on the day, but a great match regardless.”

Speaking on their next round’s opponent Barnawartha, who the Bombers meet back at home this Saturday, Dyde is confident of her side breaking the two-game losing streak.

“I expect Barny will try to put their best forward in an attempt to push us, but I would hope we can take a comfortable win,” Dyde said.

“However, you can never get too complacent in these games”

It was a much more one-sided contest in senior football as Chiltern, who now sit inside the top five, obliterated DederangMount Beauty by 244 points.

At the end of four gruelling quarters, the 0.1 (1) to 37.23 (245) scoreline was a sorry sight for Bombers’ players and supporters who made the trek.

Chiltern managed to kick a whopping 23 goals in the first half alone, and the margin could have blown out further it if wasn’t for second-half inaccuracy by the Swans.

Dederang-Mount Beauty will be hoping for a better result this Saturday as they host second-placed Barnawartha in Dederang.

GROUP EFFORT: Community Bank Bright, Myrtleford Netball Club and Myrtleford Alpine Saints all united to purchase new protective padding for the goal posts, with Community Bank Bright manager Mark Ditcham (back row, far left) and Myrtleford Netball Club president Rebecca Piazza (back row, second from left) praising the collaboration.

PHOTO: Phoebe Morgan

WE GO AGAIN: Myrtleford coach Craig Millar said the effort was there from his charges, and will look to bank the points this weekend against Raiders.

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The one that got away

Saints lead for majority of the match, but fall in the final term to Hoppers

A DEPLETED Myrtleford outfit came agonisingly short of a huge upset at Bunton Park on Saturday, falling at the final hurdle against flag contenders North Albury.

The Saints were in front on the scoreboard at each of the first three breaks, but the Hoppers seized control late to hand the visitors a loss 10.5 (65) to 10.14 (74).

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“They just got going at some critical moments in the last quarter, and we ran out of puff,” he said.

With a handful of changes to the crew who stunned reigning premiers Rovers, it was scrappy early, but concerted efforts in the middle and goals to Toby Cossor, Ned Turner and Brody Ricardi saw the Saints take a narrow lead into quarter time.

Myrtleford found the ascendancy though the middle of the ground and capitalised on the scoreboard, but only led by 10 points at the major break, and held just a nine-point lead heading into the fourth quarter.

In the end, it would be North Albury’s day, with the Hoppers kicking three of the last four goals and having seven other scoring shots to snare the win by nine points.

Myrtleford coach Craig Millar said while it was disappointing they weren’t table to walk away from Bunton Park with the four premiership points, they were able to walk with their heads held high.

“I was really proud of our effort, I thought some of our players played exceptional games, but we just unfortunately made some critical errors at critical times.

“Good teams make you pay, and that’s what they made us do.”

Simon Curtis played a game for the ages, racking up 41 disposals, 19 contested possessions, six inside 50s and a goal in a dominant display across half back and through the guts.

Austin Wickes played a nullifying role on Hoppers coach Tim Broomhead to great success, while defenders Brady Sharp and Riley Calvene fought hard all day against some of the best forwards in the competition.

“It’s nearly the best individual game I’ve seen a player play, Simon was just extraordinary,” Millar said.

“Jaxon East’s played some good games, Mitch Dalbosco and these guys have played some really good games, but he was just everywhere, intercepting everything, his ball use is a real feature of his game.

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WHAT A SAVE

Nathan Gleeson leaps to push the ball over the crossbar and keep a clean sheet in Savoy’s 10-0 annihilation of St Pat’s. It was the third match in a row Myrtleford has not conceded a goal.

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PHOTO: Janet Watt