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Darker Days Festival was a sipping success Roadblock to Wandi Walk

BY PHOEBE MORGAN

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BRIGHT was the destination to be on the weekend, as the Darker Days Festival returned once more to the Bright Brewery.

The event kicked off with tours and tastings at the brewery on Friday, followed by a welcome party with Mt Maze on the Hop Terrace during the evening.

Saturday’s main event saw hundreds of people converge on the marquee on the lawn and enjoy the 10-hour long live music performances, headlined by British India, with attendees gathering close to the bonfires set up once the cold set in late afternoon.

Albury residents, Sonya Horne and Aaron Macreadie, were among those making a weekend of it, staying in town and taking in other local attractions at Porepunkah, and Billy Buttons winery.

The Hancock and McDougall family from Melbourne set the standard for audience participation as the children, Harriet, Matilda and Archie Hancock danced in front of the stage.

“We’ve definitely enjoyed the live music and the kids have enjoyed having their faces painted,” said Leigh Hancock.

Jo McDougall said the family have loved checking out Bright for the weekend.

“We’ve loved dropping in to the playground in Howitt Park and the bike tracks are great,” she said.

Maddi Plaid who enjoyed the festival with her friends, said it was great for the brewery to be able to host live musical talent.

“Seeing Liv Cartledge perform at Darker Days is the highlight of my weekend,” she said.

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WORLD-CLASS DESTINATION: The Darker Days Festival is an internationally renowned event, as this year’s guests (from left) Luke Rigby, Sean Trewick, Rossa Kuusisto, Jeremy Muller, Izzy Le Roy and Jenna Cowen, from America, South Africa, Finland PHOTO: Phoebe Morgan. and the United Kingdom respectively, could attest to.

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A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: The Bright Brewery facilitated a number of braziers and ‘a big, beautiful bonfire’ to keep attendees warm during this year’s Darker Days Festival.

“I try to go to all the events she plays.”

One of the main events of the afternoon was the Hot Dawg competition, hosted by Evin Craney from Bright Brewery.

“This event is certified by the Hot Dog Commission of Australia,” he joked.

This year’s Hot Dawg competition saw entrants pass

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several amusing minutes trying to swing a hot dog tied to a string, secured around their waist, up into their mouth to be declared the winner.

Among the contestants, last year’s winner ‘Hot Dog Girl’, brought along ‘Hot Dog Girl’s Best Friend’ and ‘Hot Dog Girl’s Boyfriend’ to try out in this year’s challenge.

While some contestants went so far as performing a handstand to get the best result, ultimately the prize of a slab of Alpine Lager went to Habibi Favilla from Melbourne.

Sunday saw a recovery afternoon for attendees; ‘Barker Days’ where a Karma Keg was held with proceeds going to RSPCA Victoria.

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The recovery session was presented by DJ Matty O from British India and host of Triple M’s ‘Homegrown’.

“This year’s festival was great fun and all went very smoothly, which we’re stoked about,” Selina Blair-Holt from the Bright Brewery said.

“A great day and night had by all.”

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State award for visiting cardiologist, recognising Myrtleford’s innovative Healthy Hearts Program

By PHOEBE MORGAN VISITING cardiologist, Doctor Julian Yeoh, has won this year’s Victorian Rural Health Awards (VRHA) ‘Outstanding Contribution to Rural Outreach Provision Award’, in recognition of services provided to the Myrtleford and district community.

The award announced last Thursday, is one of the Rural Workforce Agency Victoria’s (RWAV) annual health awards, bestowed to honour a health professional, team or organisation which makes a significant impact through outreach services in rural and regional communities.

Last year’s winner, ENT surgeon in the Bairnsdale region, Dr Stephen Tudge, presented the award to Dr Yeoh “for his dedication to rural health and truly patient-centred outreach”.

“Specialist heart care in rural communities is a little bit more accessible thanks to Julian; an interventional and structural heart disease cardiologist,” he said.

As part of Myrtleford’s local cardiology outreach service, Alba Health’s Healthy Hearts Program (HHP), Dr Yeoh travels from Melbourne to town to deliver inperson, bulk-billed cardiolo-

COLLABORATIVE CARDIOLOGIST: Dr Julian Yeoh (centre) with Alba Health Dr Alison Mahony, PACE nurse Roslyn Bloomer, physiotherapist Rebecca Piazza from Flex-out Health, exercise physiologist and Alba Health practice manager Greta Donaldson and Dr Justin Donaldson at this year’s earlier Healthy Heart Community Talk. gy clinics since the program launched in July 2024.

“I want to say how truly honoured and excited I am to receive this award,” Dr Yeoh said.

“It means so much to me both personally and professionally.

“So far, working in rural communities has been one of the most rewarding parts of my journey.

“I’m deeply passionate in improving heart outcomes in this area.

“I feel so privileged to support patients who often face challenges accessing consistent, timely and quality cardiac care.

“And so, a big heartfelt ‘thank you’ to RWAV and my peers, especially Dr Justin and Greta Donaldson and the team at Alba Health in Myrtleford and everyone involved in the Healthy Hearts Program.

“I’m very grateful, but it’s their hard work that’s re-

ally made it happen.

“Your collaboration and shared commitment continue to inspire me every day.

“A thank you to the incredible community of North East Victoria, including Northeast Health Wangaratta, Ramsay Health, your staff, your local GPs and Allied Health professionals.”

Dr Yeoh also thanked his team in Melbourne at the Austin Hospital and his wife and family for their

ongoing support.

Alba Health was also in the running to win this year’s Outstanding Contribution by a Rural Multidisciplinary Team Award.

“We were quite pleased to be nominated for this award,” physiotherapist and practice manager, Greta Donaldson said.

“It was good to be in the finals after the hard work from everyone involved in the Healthy Hearts Program.

“We had a great team approach by our nurses, doctors, Diana Cook from High Country Nutrition and Matt Monroe and Rebecca Piazza from Flex-out, who have all been instrumental in delivering the program to our patients.”

Ms Donaldson said they were very pleased for Dr Yeoh and glad the Myrtleford community has an opportunity for his skills and expertise to benefit their patients.

Dr Donaldson and Dr Laura Zagorski from the Mount Beauty Medical Centre were also nominated for this year’s ‘Outstanding Contribution by a Rural GP or Rural Generalist Award’.

Alba Health has been successful to obtain grant funding through Murray Primary Health Network to continue the Healthy Hearts Program and extend into lung health screening.

The program will now be known as the Healthy Hearts and Lungs Program which will run for the next year and will also have additional screening for chronic lung disease.

This is especially important given the potential for agricultural chemical exposure and the area’s history of tobacco farming.

Council considers $39m budget, with a 3% rise in rates A $39m BUDGET, including a rate rise of three per cent, was expected to be formally adopted by Alpine Shire Council last night.

The proposed 2025/26 annual budget recommended for adoption by councillors at their June monthly meeting last night projected an operating surplus of $2.12m, and an underlying operating deficit of $1.22m, which has been influenced by: • a rate increase of 3%, in line with the Fair Go Rates System, which caps Victorian Council rate increases (announced by the Minister for Local Government in December 2024); • inclusion of commercial/ industrial properties in Dinner Plain in the differential rating policy for commercial/industrial properties; • capital works expenditure totalling $9.56m;

FESTIVAL OF FUN: Bright Brewery’s Darker Days Festival drew many hundreds

of people over the weekend. For some, the attraction was tasting new brews and vintages which kept Chloe Peynenborg (right)and fellow attending servers busy all day, while entertainment, including (above) this roaming juggler helped complement a fantastic line-up of musical performers headlined by British India.

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Alpine Shire crime rate among state’s lowest, despite jump in family violence

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN ALPINE Shire’s criminal incident rate has bucked a statewide surge in offending despite a rise in local family violence related crimes.

For the year to March, the shire recorded 331 criminal incidents - one less incident than this time last year - according to the Crime Statistics Agency data.

Breach of family violence orders rose to the most common offence after recording

13 more incidents than last year while there was also an increase in sexual offences and family violence related assault offences.

All three offence categories were among the top five most common offences for the shire, which brought 36 more incidents of family violence, or a 29.5 per cent increase.

The Alpine Shire family violence incident rate based on population now sits at its highest since records began in 2021, despite sitting be-

low the state average.

Criminal damage and theft offences did not grow on last year’s figures, with 10 less offences of criminal damage observed by police.

Baaed on population, Alpine Shire’s crime rate still sits at one of the top three lowest recorded in Victoria.

Acting Inspector in the Wangaratta Police Service Area, Kym Clark, said local police were pleased to see the historically low crime rate within the area maintained.

“Local police will continue to focus on preventing the crimes causing the most community harm, such as family violence, home burglaries, and car thefts,” she said.

“Our focus in the area at the moment is heavily centred on ensuring those travelling to and from the snow get to their destination safely, as this is often a risky time on local roads.”

Across the North East, crime in Wodonga jumped by 13 per cent due to a rise in thefts from motor vehicle,

criminal damage and breaches of family violence orders.

Benalla also saw their crime surge 14.6 per cent on the back of an increase in breaches of family violence orders and drug possession offences.

Crime rates remained steady in surrounding shires including Indigo and Moira, all recording within 10 incidents more or less of 2024’s figures.

Statewide Victoria Police recorded its most arrests on record as criminal offences surged 17.1 per cent.

This was on the back of property crimes related to theft, including theft from motor vehicles, retail stores and motor vehicle theft.

Acting Deputy Commissioner David Clayton said there was no doubt crime was higher than the community and police would like.

“That’s why every police officer is working tirelessly to reduce crime and hold criminals accountable – as they did in these twelve months with a record 75,968 arrests,” he said.

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ACS to cease Myrtleford Outside School Hours Care service at the end of this year ALPINE Children’s Services (ACS) will cease operating the Myrtleford Outside School Hours Care service from the end of the 2025 academic year.

ACS chief executive officer Tanya Scott said the decision was made at last week’s board meeting.

“As part of its governance role, the board of Alpine Children’s Services continually reviews each service to ensure it remains

aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives and is financially viable,” she said.

“Myrtleford Outside School Hours Care is the only Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service operated by Alpine Children’s Services.

“This service differs from ACS’ other services because it operates for school-age children, not preschool children.

“This program operates at a financial loss and is the only ACS service that does not operate from an ACS site, resulting in staffing and security challenges.

“We understand working parents rely on this service, and ACS is committed to ensuring a smooth transition to a new provider, minimising the impact on families who use the service.”

Ms Scott said ACS had contact-

ed all families, as well as Myrtleford P-12 College and St Mary’s Primary School, who have students attending the service.

“We hope that with a sixmonth notice period, we can find a new provider for the service,” she said.

ACS operates long day care and kindergarten programs in Myrtleford, Bright, and Mount Beauty, employing over 150 staff.

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NEW EXECUTIVE: Bright Lions Club’s new executive (from left) president Lisa Buckley, first vice president Alistair Vanderpol, secretary Chris Jenvey and treasurer Paula West.

Cameron Michael Farley Cameron was born at Northeast Health Wangaratta on Monday, 16 June at 4:12pm and weighed 3.3kg (7lb 4oz). He is the son of Caitlin McGuire and Matthew Farley of Myrtleford.

BRIGHT Lions Club held their annual changeover dinner at their clubrooms on Tuesday, 3 June with the official installation of the new executive for the club first on the docket.

Lisa Buckley was inducted as the new president, with the other executive members being first vice president Alistair Vanderpol, secretary Chris Jenvey and treasurer Paula West.

Steve Jenvey hosted the evening, making sure all ran smoothly and on time, with Erin Kelly providing a wonderful three-course meal to all 24 members, friends of the Lions and guests who supported the night.

“It was a really fun night with great food and great company,” said club member Karen Badrock.

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Recognising Bright locals in King’s Birthday Honours

very best of regional Victoria: generous with their time, deeply committed to their community and always willing to lend a hand.

Their recognition is a reflection of years of tireless dedication and service.

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On behalf of the Ovens Valley, who have been recognised in the thank you and congratulations.

2025 King’s Birthday Honours.

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Wellbeing workshop welcomes all to participate, this Mental Health Week

By PHOEBE MORGAN THIS evening, the Myrtleford P-12 College mutli-purpose centre will host Aboriginal Wellness practitioner, Lee Couch and Arkeria Rose Armstrong in a free Wellness Workshop, open to the whole community from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.

As a part of Wellbeing Week, this workshop is set to be a unique opportunity to engage with First Nations’ wellness practices.

The session is made possible by Murray Primary Health Network (Murray PHN) and Alpine Health and it is

designed to celebrate and explore traditional methods of nurturing mental health, promoting cultural approaches and holistic wellbeing.

“Our workshop is focused on Country as our primary healthcare and our traditional practice of deep listening; Aboriginal mindfulness ‘winanga gurru gurru’ and weaving for wellbeing,” Ms Couch said.

“Participants can expect to be welcomed into a ceremonial space, where they will be guided to connect with Country, sit in the sacred pause and breathe the breaths of our ancestors.

“We will conclude with a

beautiful weaving session.

“We would love to enhance cultural connections in the North East of Victoria.”

Booking details can be accessed via: https://events. humanitix.com/wellnessworkshop-myrtleford For more information about Ms Couch’s work visit: https:// leecouch.com WELLBEING WORKSHOP: Arkeria Rose Armstrong (left) and Lee Couch will host a community workshop to help strengthen cultural connections and engage with first nations wellness practices. PHOTO: Lee Couch

Section of Wandi Walk is likely to remain closed to public: council A SECTION of the Wandi Walk, which has encroached on to private land due to migration of Morses Creek, is unlikely to be reopened to the public.

The popular Wandi Walk follows Morses Creek from where it joins with the Ovens River in Bright’s Centenary Park, through to Wandiligong, with the walking path predominantly located on

crown land alongside the creek.

At two locations, Morses Creek has migrated into separate parcels of private land, and the freehold owners withdrew public access to both sections in late 2023.

Council’s chief executive officer, Will Jeremy, said council had engaged two different consultants with public land expertise to

assess the situation, history and relevant law.

“We asked these specialists to provide feedback to council on the options available and the viability of each option for re-establishment of the walk on the western side of Morses Creek,” Mr Jeremy said.

“Unfortunately in this case, Morses Creek has shifted west over time, and

its current path now runs through private property.

“Under the Land Act 1958, if a river or creek changes its path, the public land that was set aside when the land was first divided doesn’t move with the water, and the boundary between public and private land stays where it was originally marked.”

Mr Jeremy said both specialists agreed that, based on

the Act, there is no longer any public land between the private properties and Morses Creek.

“Our future options in relation to the Wandi Walk remain limited to available public land.”

A report to last night’s monthly council meeting said council officers are progressing actions to ensure that all of the public

land adjacent in the subject area remains appropriately accessible to the public, and that signage is appropriately located and unambiguous.

Councillors were top consider a recommendation of whether or not to continue to investigate the feasibility of bypassing the freehold land to maintain the Wandi Walk as a continuous walking trail.

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Alpine Shire animals’ nutritional needs

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FOUR-LEGGED FARMERS’ MARKET-GOERS WELCOME: This Saturday’s Myrtleford farmers’ market will host a guest speaker at the TAFCO tent. PHOTO: Phoebe Morgan CHUM CHECK-IN: Special guest speaker, Bill Wiadrovski (right) will drop in to Myrtleford this weekend to answer pet owners’ nutritional questions.

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nutritional plan for them.

“TAFCO has been supplying TAFCO is set to launch a day of ‘LifeWise’ products for the last couple of years and it seemed free pet nutrition consultations to be a very popular product with special guest Bill with our customers’ pets, so we Wiadrowski, a pet nutritionist with over 50 years of experience thought we’d invite Bill along to and the founder of ‘LifeWise’ pet talk to customers face to face,” TAFCO general manager, Rupert food.

Shaw said.

Starting at the Myrtleford “We’re holding a further Q+A Farmers Market this Saturday, session at the TAFCO store after 28 June, Mr Wiadrowski will be farmers’ market hours to make it at the TAFCO tent from 9am to more convenient for customers; 12pm, allowing market visitors they can even bring along their to ask questions and discuss pets if they would like. healthy meal plans for their “We know everybody loves pets. their pets, so why not take the All interested pet owners are opportunity to have a one-onwelcome to the information one conversation with an expert session back at TAFCO Rural to discuss their nutrition?”

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Free tea and coffee will be Attendees will be able to provided. check in with Mr Wiadrowski, An RSVP is appreciated before whether they have young pups the day: info@tafco.com.au or or kittens or an older dog or cat phone 03 5752 1800. and find out what is the best

Desex your pets at a cheaper rate This discount will be matched

by Alpine Animal Doctors and Ovens and Kiewa Veterinary Hospital, meaning that residents will be eligible to receive $100 off their pet’s desexing fee.

Alpine Shire Mayor, Cr Sarah Nicholas, emphasised the importance of desexing pets to ensure all cats and dogs are given the opportunity to live a full and happy life.

“It is too often that we see ani-

mals, particularly cats, picked up or surrendered across our region due to unwanted breeding,” she said.

“Animals that are not desexed also run the risk of contributing to the numbers of feral cats and dogs by breeding with them in the wild.

“Simply desexing your pets can help prevent some of these issues, including the problem of animals

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IN conjunction with Alpine Animal Doctors and Ovens and Kiewa Veterinary Hospital, the Alpine Shire Council is offering a $50 discount for the desexing of local cats and dogs.

July is national ‘Desex Your Pet Month’, which highlights the importance of desexing domesticated animals, so as to prevent unwanted breeding and animal overpopulation.

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ending up in the pound for weeks, or even months, while they wait for a new owner.”

During the month of July, residents of Alpine Shire are eligible to receive a $50 discount to desex their cat or dog at either Alpine Animal Doctors or Ovens and Kiewa Veterinary Hospital.

This offer will apply to the first 25 residents at each vet.

Community members who book

now for July can claim their $50 discount.

Bookings can be made by contacting the Alpine Animal Doctors in Porepunkah via phone (03) 5756 2444 or https://alpinevet.com.au; or the Ovens and Kiewa Veterinary Hospital in Myrtleford by phone (03) 5752 1235 or www.ovensandkiewavets.com.au To be eligible for this offer, pets must be registered with council.

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Learning more about Noah, our youngest ever shire councillor

By FAY MASON MEETING up with Alpine Shire Councillor Noah Tanzen last week I wanted to know what makes a 21 year old become a councillor.

Noah is the youngest ever councillor for the Alpine Shire, and has been in the role for nine months.

He said he is still very much in the learning stage and fortunately he has some very good mentors.

Noah was born in Geelong and moved to Mt Beauty when he was around three years old.

He went to school here except for a couple of breaks when he moved with his mother to Morwell, then Wangaratta while his mother was studying.

He came back to Mt Beauty to finish school.

“I have always wanted to volunteer and help people, and with a keen interest in flying I started volunteering at the Mt Beauty Gliding Club when I was 13,” Noah said.

“I received my gliding licence when I was 15, then my recreational pilots certificate when I was 17.

“I didn’t have a car driving licence, but sometime later I passed my car and truck driving licences.

“While still at school I did many part time jobs like gardening and hospitality.

“I joined the CFA as a volunteer,

then encouraged my father to join...most people thought it was the other was around.”

When asked what direction he would like go career wise, Noah said “something along the lines of the firefighters pathway, I had a six month contract with Forest Fire Management working five to seven days a week”.

“With what little spare time I have I like to go hiking, and I’m into music and play percussion, resulting in a few gigs with bands in places like Yakandandah,” he said.

Council business is first and foremost on Noah’s mind, and he likes to be available not only for the Mt Beauty locals but for those

who live in places like Bunegudgea.

He is happy to answer questions whenever he can on council issues, and at the moment there are a lot of queries on grant applications.

I asked Noah “Do you have any ambitions to become a politician?”

The answer was “Never say never, for the time being I’m concentrating on local issues.”

Watch this young man with exceptional leadership qualities in the future.

Noah is happy to answer queries from people, and he can be contacted via email at NoahT@ alpineshire.vic.gov.au

YOUNG LEADER: He is Alpine Shire’s youngest ever councillor, and 21 year old Noah Tanzen has a burning ambition to be a career firefighter.

PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

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Where do you live?

We live in Sydney.

How often do you visit the Myrtleford area?

G: I’ve only visited once a few years ago when I had a week off.

S: I used to visit with my family as a kid.

What do you do for a living?

S: I’m a policy advisor in the government.

G: I’m a social work student and at the moment I work in child protection.

What are your hobbies and interests?

S: Reading and hiking. I hiked Feathertop yesterday and it was good and snowy and cold.

G: I’ve recently discovered birdwatching, which is another reason we’re here. I

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MYRTLEFORD also like painting, reading and hiking.

What do you think makes the area unique?

G: It’s been an amazing trip so far. The pace of the town is great: everyone’s chilled and laid back. We’ve previously visited the Blue Mountains and this experience is more peaceful. There’s a very wholesome vibe and it seems like we have more time.

S: The area is very well taken care of; I haven’t seen a single piece of rubbish.

Everyone is friendly. We made the call last night to extend our stay because it’s been so lovely.

What would you change about the area?

G: I wish it wasn’t so far away. Perhaps we could install a bullet train line to get here.

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Where do you live?

I live in Albury.

How often do you visit the Bright area?

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What do you do for a living?

I work in a club.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I like painting and drawing. I enjoy the arts and music.

What do you think makes the area unique?

Having a river running through town gives a really nice atmosphere; I haven’t seen anything like it before.

I’m used to living on a plateau, so seeing the white snowcaps on the mountains in the distance as I drove here was great.

What would you change about the area?

I don’t think I’d change anything.

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Eric enthralled big crowd with his exploits in space

By IAN COHN AUSTRALIAN polar explorer and private astronaut Eric Philips OAM gave a captivating talk about his recent Fram2 Polar Orbital mission to a full house of more than 200 people at the Mount Beauty Community Centre last Thursday evening.

In April 2025, at age 62, Eric served as mission specialist and medical officer on the Fram2 mission, the first human spaceflight to orbit over the north and south poles.

Eric also became the first person to fly to orbit under the Australian flag.

Aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule launched by a Falcon 9 rocket, the Tawonga South resident and his three fellow astronauts completed 55 polar orbits at around 440km above the Earth, over three and a half days in early April.

Mt Beauty Rotary Club facilitated Eric’s presentation and club president, Jane Zagorski, thanked the Upper Kiewa Valley community for their enthu-

By FAY MASON, Kiewa Valley Correspondent Fay, who is also a regular host on Alpine Radio, can be contacted on 0410 738 266, or email faymariemason@ gmail.com

RETIRED chef Roi Rigoni is a regular on Alpine FMs Brunch program, and is always very entertaining, telling stories of his amazing career and travels.

At the end of each session Roi gives out a recipe, which is always very easy with not a lot of ingredients.

Here is one he gave out recently - I made this soup and it’s delicious and typically Italian.

You can put it into a soup thermos for a lunchtime warm up.

Roi is on Tuesdays at 11am every fortnight.

Roi’s recipe for Stracciatella Soup Ingredients: Chicken or beef stock four cups; finely chopped parsley, chives or dill; finely grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup; two eggs.

Method: Bring broth to the boil, turn to simmer; in a bowl mix cheese eggs, parsley, pour into the stock gently, whisk and it’s ready.

siastic support of Eric’s talk.

He has a long history of exploration and adventuring with his friend Jon Muir, Eric became the first Australian to ski to both the north and south poles, destinations he has since reached more than 30 times, often pioneering new routes into unexplored regions.

Eric is an Australian polar explorer, guide and private astronaut, renowned for his pioneering expeditions across Earth’s most extreme environments and with his company IceTrek has guided other adventurers across both poles as well as Svalbard, Greenland and other challenging and extreme environments.

After 20 years living in Hobart, Eric and his wife Susy moved to the Kiewa Valley in 2021, where they are enjoying their locally designed and built Passivhaus.

THE Mt Beauty and District band will be giving their mid year concert this Saturday, 28 June at the Mt Beauty Community Centre from 2.30pm.

It’s a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon, keeping warm and listening to beautiful music.

RETURNING this week to her home in Tawonga is Diana Bukovac, after having just walked the Camino Trail in Spain.

This was Diana’s second walk on the trail and she covered more than 900 kilometres.

There will be more stories soon about this epic journey.

CENTRE OF ATTENTION: Private astronaut and polar explorer Eric Philips entertained more than 200 people in Mt Beauty last week, talking about his exploits in space.

Rotary Club of Mount Beauty 2025 change over dinner

By IAN COHN THE Rotary Club of Mount Beauty held its annual change over dinner on Monday, 16 June at Roi’s Restaurant in Tawonga.

The evening was attended by around 26 guests and members, including Harri and Suni, two local exchange students proudly sponsored by the club.

Outgoing president Rhonda Gargan presided over the evening and reflected on a successful and productive 2024/2025 Rotary year.

In her address, she extended heartfelt thanks to all members, partners, and friends of Rotary, acknowledging the combined efforts that have made the past 12 months such a rewarding time for the club.

“We are a strong and committed team, always looking for ways to support our community and work collaboratively with others to achieve great outcomes,” Rhonda said.

Over the past year, the Rotary club has continued to engage actively with local organisations including

Bicycle Victoria, the Mount Beauty Running Festival, the Kangaroo Hoppet Committee, Team Mt Beauty and the Mt Beauty Chamber of Commerce.

These partnerships reflect the club’s ongoing commitment to community connection and service.

Through the generosity of time and spirit shown by members and supporters, the club has raised significant funds to support local, national and international initiatives. Major events such as the Easter Raffle, Easter Egg Hunt, Car Boot Sale, and

support for the Peaks Challenge Falls Creek bike race were all successful, thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Rotary team and volunteers.

The evening also acknowledged the leadership, energy, and dedication of the many individuals who have contributed throughout the year - with special thanks to those who have taken on key roles and responsibilities.

As the club looks forward to another year of service, it extends its appreciation to all who continue to support the work of Rotary in Mount Beauty.

NEW TEAM: Incoming Rotary Club of Mount Beauty 2025/2026 club officers (from left) Kim McDonald, Phil Rundle, Linda Cohn, Ian Cohn, Mark Zagorski, incoming president Jane Zagorski, Bob Flower and Rob Clutterbuck.

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More drought relief for farmers

By STEVE KELLY A $69 million support package is now open to eligible primary producers in the North East and the rest of Victoria battling through drought.

Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence on Thursday announced the opening of the On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grants program statewide, with updated guidelines based on farmer feedback and expanded eligible activities.

The program, managed by Rural Finance, makes available co-contribution grants of $5000 for all primary producers across the state.

A previous $15.9m package did not cover pasture/crop restoration or wa-

ter carting for livestock, a shortfall that Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy highlighted last month.

“This long overdue change will provide important relief to farmers who have been crying out for immediate assistance for water, however, I remain disappointed that there is no support for feed, which is something that will help keep stock on the farms in the immediate time,” Mr McCurdy said.

“I urge the government to ensure grants are easy to access and money provided in a short time frame, and to extend them to the cost of feed.”

The new grant covers activities like constructing a new or upgrading existing:

• stock containment areas (SCA); • reticulated water systems; • irrigation system upgrades; • grain and fodder storage; • internal re-fencing to better match property layout; • feed system upgrades; • pasture/crop restoration; and • water carting for livestock and essential business activities.

Agriculture Victoria’s technical decision-making services are also now live and farmers across the state can access a free one-on-one consultation with a farm advisor to help make the difficult decisions they are facing, particularly due to fodder and water shortages.

Agriculture Victoria has engaged

60 consultancy businesses in Victoria, including more than 90 individual farm advisors, who will assist farmers to take action to develop a drought action management plan.

Grants will be available from the date the program opens until program funds are fully allocated or 30 June 2026, whichever occurs first.

The Look Over The Farm Gate farmer mental health and wellbeing program is also now open, bringing communities together and supporting farmers and farm families under stress.

The program, managed by the National Centre for Farmer Health on behalf of the government, will provide grants of up to $5000 for

community-led events that promote social connection and mental health awareness.

Other supports are also available including the Farm Household Allowance, and Regional Investment Corporation loans.

The Rural Financial Counselling Service offers free, confidential and independent financial information, options, decision-making support and referral services to farmers and small rural businesses who are in, or at risk of, financial hardship.

For more information about available drought support visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons, to apply visit ruralfinance.com.au/grants, or call 136 186.

Millions wake-up with our alpine resorts MILLIONS of Australians visited Falls creek, Mt Hotham and Dinner Plain last week.

Our snow covered alpine villages were beamed into households throughout the country, during live weather crosses with Australia’s most-watched breakfast show, Sunrise on Monday to Wednesday.

Presenter Sam Mac spent three days at the alpine resorts, checking out some of the incredible events and experiences that make winter an amazing time to visit regional Victoria.

The visit was part of a marketing campaign by Visit Victoria to promote the resorts and drive winter tourism.

It shone a light on what makes each alpine resort distinctive, including the multi-million-dollar redevelopment at Cloud 9 in Falls Creek, adding a new deck, state-of-the-art kitchen and pizza

oven; the new snow factory at Dinner Plain – a system that can make snow, even in warm weather conditions; and Alpine Nature Experiences – one of Australia’s most unique snow glamping experiences at Mount Hotham.

The visit is alongside ongoing co-operative campaigns, which see Visit Victoria working with Alpine Resorts Victoria through the Industry Partnerships Program.

The campaigns encourage Melburnians to visit Victoria’s ski resorts this winter, across extensive outdoor advertising as well as radio and digital.

MAGICAL: Australian audiences woke up to this pristine sight last week, when weather presenter Sam Mac did a live cross to Alpine Nature Experiences at Mt Hotham.

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Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos announced new tourism marketing partnerships with Accor, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Alpine Resorts Victoria.

These deals will promote Melbourne and regional Victoria to key global markets through joint marketing campaigns – including advertising, social media, roadshows and special promotions.

Funded through the government’s $7 million Visit Victoria Industry Partnerships Program (VVIPP), these agreements see industry partners match government investment dollar-for-dollar.

The new model, which was developed in partnership with the Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), delivers stronger collaboration between government and industry to grow tourism and support local jobs.

An independent report from KPMG found that for every $1 spent through Visit Victoria’s marketing activities, the return on investment was up to $27 of tourism expenditure.

Alpine Resorts Victoria CEO Amber Gardner was thrilled about the initiative and what it could bring for the six alpine resorts, particularly Falls Creek and Mt Hotham.

“We’re thrilled to be working with Visit Victoria through this program to showcase our unique naturebased tourism destinations through large-scale advertising to reach thousands more potential visitors,” Ms Gardner said.

“We’re confident this campaign will boost snow season visitation, growing the significant contribution the resorts make to the visitor economy.”

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These awards shine a spotlight on the talent, dedication and resilience of local young people aged 12 to 21, recognising their contributions across a wide range of fields.

From academic excellence to artistic brilliance, community leadership to sporting achievements, Alpine Shire Mayor, Cr Sarah Nicholas said the Youth

Awards honour the diverse strength, commitment and stories of our next generation.

“Our young people continue to inspire us with their passion, creativity and determination,” Cr Nicholas said.

“These awards are a powerful reminder of the positive impact young people have in our community every day.”

Community members, schools, organisations and peers

are encouraged to nominate the names of outstanding young individuals.

“This is our chance to say thank you and to shine a light on the future leaders of our region,” Cr Nicholas said.

“Whether it’s a student who’s gone above and beyond, a young artist making waves, or a quiet achiever who’s shown incredible resilience: now is the time to recognise their efforts.”

Young people can be nominated in one or more of the following categories: academic, community, endurance and persistence, performing arts, proud and deadly, rural sports and recreation visual arts and media and in the workplace.

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MAKING MUSIC: The Newbery Brass Band gathered for a celebratory photo before delighting Bright with beautiful brass melodies.

SOLOIST STAR: Atticus Lawson representing Hyde Street Youth Band in the Victorian State Youth Brass Band won the soloist prize at the evening’s concert with his rendition of the ‘Children of Sanchez’.

ALL TOGETHER NOW: A mixture of the day’s brass band players from the Victorian State Youth Brass Band and Hyde Street Youth Band (from left) Aidan, Imogen, Angus, Thomas, Neva, Sophia and William.

Bright booms as Brass Festival toots into town

By PHOEBE MORGAN

THE streets of Bright rang with the festive sounds of a host of guest brass bands during this year’s Alpine Brass Festival, held on Saturday, 14 June.

The town played host to the Victorian State Youth Brass Band, Canberra Brass Inc., Hyde Street Youth Band, Beaufort Band, Creswick Brass Band and Wodonga Brass as they roamed the streets of Bright performing at the local Woolworths supermarket, Morses Creek Bakery, Hawthorn Village and more.

“It was a perfect day, with lots of sunshine and happy people out and about to enjoy this year’s music,” co-director of Skunkworks community and festival organiser, Phillipa Edwards OAM said.

“If you stood at a particular spot in front of the St John’s Church at any time of the day, you could hear a couple of bands playing from different angles, which was really cool.

“All the residents at Hawthorn Village were very grateful for the performances held there and enjoyed them very much.

“We’ve already had interest from a lot of other businesses to

be on the location list for next year.

“We’re looking forward to putting on a bigger and better festival next year thanks to the Alpine Shire and local businesses and the Bright Chalet.”

Organisers thanked the incredible bands who travelled to be part of this event, as their ‘energy and musicianship filled the town with life and colour’ all weekend.

This year’s festival also raised funds for the Skunkworks Community Percussion Drive, to provide quality instruments for community musicians across Victoria.

SEASONAL SOUND: The sweet sounds of brass bands were heard from every corner of town, for all local live music lovers to enjoy.

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Free farm forestry forum LANDHOLDERS are invited to a free forum in Wangaratta this Friday, 27 June to learn about the benefits of integrating trees into farming systems.

The Murray Region Forestry Hub, in partnership with the North East Catchment Management Authority, the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, and Wangaratta Rural City Council are hosting the event titled “Boost Your Farm’s Future: Unlock the Power of Trees for Productivity and Biodiversity”.

The forum will provide farmers and landholders with factual information regarding opportunities for trees on private land, based on federally funded research from Hubs, Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA), Australian Forest & Wood Innovations (AFWI), and other industry bodies.

“The forum is aimed to ensure landholders get access to well-researched information to make informed decisions about their own properties,” Ms Carlie Porteous from the Murray Region Forestry Hub said.

“More trees on land can have benefits for the landholder and broader community through flow-on economic stimulus.

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SUPPORTIVE SCHOOL SPIRIT: Bright P-12 College year three students involved in the Kindness Project include (from left) Vinson Buis, Edie Gray, Maxie Gregory, Alaska Goddard and Will Kenwright.

Kids are rocking it with kindness

By PHOEBE MORGAN

A COLOURFUL project has been taken up by year three students at Bright P-12 College this term, with plans to expand ‘The Kindness of 3V’ to other year levels throughout the school and community.

Students transformed stones into Kindness Rocks, by painting inspirational messages, uplifting quotes or cheerful images on them and left them around the primary school yard for others to find.

The goal is to brighten someone’s day, foster connection and promote compassion within the school community.

“Some of the students were navigating some challenging social scenarios, so in response to this, we opted for a proactive approach in developing kindness and empathy for one another,” primary leading teacher and mental health and wellbeing leader, Clementine Brasher said.

“The aim of the kindness project is to promote empathy,

MEANINGFUL MINI MESSAGES: Students designed unique inscriptions for each of their supportive stones.

compassion and positive change by encouraging students to perform acts of kindness.

“The students were immediately enthused and optimistic about the project.

“From the start, the students have been taking the lead and developing their leadership and agency: as a group they’ve decided on the name, the plan and the activities chosen.

“It was decided each week we would focus on a different activity to strengthen their under-

standing and knowledge.

“Throughout the term, students have displayed enthusiasm, passion, care and collaboration.

“If successful, this project is something we could continue in the future.”

The project is set to expanded to include a Kindness Day for the whole primary sector of Bright P-12 College today (Wednesday, 25 June), to ensure students can share some kind words and actions with each other.

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FREE AS A BIRD: The Gang Gang cockatoo was released near where it was found at Falls Creek.

INSET: FALLS HIGH-FLIER: Returned back to the wild, this Gang Gang cockatoo swiftly soared to freedom.

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Gang Gang to the rescue

By JEFF ZEUSCHNER THERE was a rather unique snow rescue at Falls Creek over the snow season’s opening weekend - and it didn’t involve bogged vehicles or lost skiers.

No, it was a wildlife rescue of two female Gang Gang cockatoos that were found in snow in different locations of the village on Sunday.

Jo Mitlehner of Staghorn Wildlife Shelter said one of the cockatoos was able to be put in a safe box in a nearby tree, from where it later flew off.

The other cockatoo, located in snow at the edge of a car park, unable to walk or fly, was transported to Mt Beauty, then to Jo in Dederang, and over to Erin Whitford at the Myrtleford shelter which specialises in Gang Gangs and Black cockatoos.

“Erin examined her and did flight testing the next day and she was in perfect condition, so the big job was to get her back to Falls Creek before her mate travelled out of the snow area,” Jo said.

“She was brought back to the mountain on Tuesday

morning and successfully released...we believe the calls of a male Gang Gang were heard during the release.

“It was a great result as she had travelled 366kms over the three days to get back home.

“We’re not sure why she had got into trouble...there were some feathers in the snow so she may have hit something and been concussed.”

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BY SIMONE KERWIN

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CATHOLICS throughout the Alpine Shire have already welcomed a new pope this year, and will soon also have a new bishop, with current Sandhurst Diocese Bishop Shane Mackinlay appointed as the new Archbishop of Brisbane.

Pope Leo XIV, who was elected in May, announced on Wednesday evening that Bishop Mackinlay would replace retiring Archbishop of Brisbane Mark Coleridge.

Bishop Mackinlay said he was deeply honoured

by Pope Leo’s decision to appoint him to the role, and was excited by the opportunity to serve the broader church in a new way, although moving on from the Diocese of Sandhurst brought sadness.

“Since I became the Bishop of Sandhurst nearly six years ago, I have been greatly encouraged and inspired by the lively

TRANSITION: Bishop Shane Mackinlay will depart the Diocese of Sandhurst to take up a new role as Archbishop of Brisbane. faith and commitment of the people, priests and communities of the diocese, and by the generous friendship and welcome

they have offered to me personally,” he said.

Archbishop Coleridge welcomed the appointment of

Bishop Mackinlay as his successor.

“Bishop Shane is an experienced pastor who knows how to listen, attuned

both to the big picture and the practical details,” he said.

“That combination makes him a capable administrator, well-suited to lead a diocese

as large and complex as Brisbane.

“I have no doubt he will bring exceptional gifts and fresh energies to the Archdiocese of Brisbane, where he will be creative in pursuing the path of synodality into the future God is preparing.

“I am grateful to Pope Leo for this wise choice of a new archbishop.”

Bishop Mackinlay asked for prayerful support for himself, the Archdiocese of Brisbane, and for the Diocese of Sandhurst, as he prepared to take up his new ministry.

He will celebrate a farewell mass at Bendigo’s Sacred Heart Cathedral on Sunday, 7 September, and will be installed as Archbishop of Brisbane at St Stephen’s Cathedral in Brisbane on Thursday, 11 September.

Following Bishop Mackinlay’s installation, the College of Consultors will elect a priest to serve as diocesan administrator until the ninth Bishop of Sandhurst is appointed.

You’ve gotta have faith Parishes must work together to ensure future ministry in the Anglican diocese

WANGARATTA’S Anglican diocese must move “from a maintenance to a mission mode” to ensure its future, according to Bishop of Wangaratta Clarence Bester.

Speaking at the diocese’s recent synod, Bishop Bester led with the theme ‘God of Collaboration’ in his charge, urging parishes to work closely together and to “not only think outside the box, but move outside the box” in terms of their approach to ministry.

“Jesus, in the exercise of his ministry, never acted as a solo pilot, but called others to share in this ministry of collaboration, the ministry of working together,” he said.

Bishop Bester said declining congregation numbers, financial constraints on parishes, and lack of energy, resources and available clergy meant that even with cooperative ministry structures, the diocese faced many challenges.

“Of the 59 churches in the Diocese of Wangaratta, 21 have fewer than 10 people in attendance, with some mostly around three or four regular attendees,” he said.

“Ministry districts with up to four or five churches are still not able to cover full-time ministry, and as a result, in 2018 our bishop-in-council resolved to change the status of most parishes to parochial districts.

“Even in the few parishes where ministry can still be financed, op-shops or property rental income have become the saving grace. There are also many fundraising activities to augment the income of all churches.”

Bishop Bester said six

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churches in the diocese had been deconsecrated in the past few years, which saddened him, but through the sale of land and property no longer required and the reduction in building maintenance costs, funds were able to be established to invest in ministry.

He said the need for collaboration in working for all people and parishes within the diocese required “radical discipleship and innovative leadership strategies where we will be willing to take the bull by the horns”.

“This must be accompanied by willing participation by all our stakeholders because, unless our collaboration beats competition, we will find ourselves in a space where we might not exist in our present structure as a diocese for long,” he said.

“Mentioning the 21 churches with fewer than 10 in attendance should be reason enough for us to strengthen our plan and put our energy into those centres where there is a better chance of a continuing ministry.”

Bishop Bester said while there may be some resistance to the new paradigm, the diocese must embrace new opportunities for collaboration.

“The hard reality is we need to determine what will work and how best we can develop a biblical model of ministry for the continuation of ministry, but not necessarily within a church building,” he said.

Bishop Bester cited the example of another diocese which had previously developed a strategy

where any local congregation needed to have at least 10 people registered and in attendance, and raise an annual $10,000 income.

In a proposal presented at synod held in late May and set to be considered by bishop-incouncil, he suggested introducing a similar concept, where local congregations would need to contribute their share of insurance, property rates and utilities, as well as the upkeep and maintenance of their buildings.

In addition, a yearly amount to be decided by bishop-in-council and depending on how many services were held each month, would need to be raised towards the overall ministry costs.

Shared leadership among a few clergy, and having lay people trained and licensed for appropriate ministry roles, was also a possibility.

“Unless we do things differently, act wisely and in a timely manner, we might find ourselves in a very awkward situation soon,” Bishop Bester said.

“In 2016, when there was a motion before the synod to resolve an investigation into the division of the Diocese of Wangaratta, with parts going to other dioceses, as a relative newcomer to the diocese I opposed this.

“I know the difficulties, I am aware of the challenges, I see the opportunities and I will continue to work towards the ongoing ministry of the Diocese of Wangaratta.

“I ask you to join me in this journey because, together, we can do much.”

NB: Wangaratta’s Anglican diocese includes the Alpine Anglican Parish covering Myrtleford, Bright, Tawonga/Mt Beauty and Harrietville.

Of the 59 churches in the Diocese of Wangaratta, 21 have fewer than 10 people in attendance, with some mostly around three or four regular attendees.

- BISHOP CLARENCE BESTER

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NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT

NOTICE OF WATER AND SEWERAGE TARIFFS AND TRADE WASTE CHARGES 2025-26

An application for planning permit has been made which may affect you.

Notice is given that North East Region Water Corporation has resolved to make the following tariffs and charges on lands and tenements throughout the region in accordance with the provisions of the Water Act 1989. The following charges have been made in accordance with the Essential Services Commission’s determination on North East Region Water Corporation’s water prices

Details about the application.

WATER SERVICE FEES Barnawartha, Bundalong, Mt Beauty, Tawonga, Tawonga South, Chiltern, Tallangatta, Corryong, Yackandandah, Devenish, Oxley, Moyhu, Tungamah, Harrietville, Glenrowan, Springhurst, Dartmouth, St James, Goorambat, Whitfield, Walwa, Bellbridge, Cudgewa

Bright, Rutherglen, Wahgunyah, Beechworth, Myrtleford, Porepunkah, Wandiligong

Water – fixed service charges (per annum) – residential and non-residential

Wangaratta, Yarrawonga, Benalla, Wodonga, Baranduda, Kiewa, Tangambalanga

20mm connection

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$271.94

$296.66

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$425.93

$464.61

32mm connection

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$698.97

$762.52

40mm connection

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$1,093.17

$1,192.57

50mm connection

$1,553.66

$1,709.04

$1,864.40

The land affected by the application is located at:

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The application is for a permit to:

Two Lot Subdivision; and Removal of Restriction

The applicant for the permit is:

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The application reference number is:

P.2025.021

You may look at the application and any supporting documents via following options: • Visiting the Council’s online planning portal via the link below alpine.greenlightopm.com/public/App_ Advertising/25250313LFoohUWPc • Using a smart device to access the QR code below (no account needed) • In person at the office of the Responsible Authority:

80mm connection

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$4,378.00

$4,776.00

Alpine Shire Council

100mm connection

$6,219.66

$6,841.62

$7,463.60

PO Box 139 Bright VIC 3741

150mm connection

$13,996.25

$15,395.90

$16,795.50

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200mm connection

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$42,769.62

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$67,188.08

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Water volumetric charges

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Non Potable water volumetric

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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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You can lodge an objection: • Via Council’s online planning portal using the link above OR • Via the QR Code above OR

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Per annum

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Wangaratta, Yarrawonga, Benalla, Wodonga, Baranduda, Kiewa, Tangambalanga

$285.47

Bright, Rutherglen, Wahgunyah, Beechworth, Myrtleford, Porepunkah, Bundalong, Chiltern

$342.54

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Mt Beauty, Tawonga, Tawonga South, Tallangatta, Corryong, Yackandandah, Bellbridge, Dartmouth, Barnawartha

$399.66

• state how the objector would be affected.

Oxley, Milawa, Tungamah, Glenrowan. Moyhu

$668.68

Oxley, Milawa, Tungamah, Glenrowan, Moyhu (not connected)

$334.34

Walwa

$528.39

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Council will not decide on the application before this date:

10 July 2025

If you object, the Council will tell you its decision.

FIRE SERVICE FEES Properties with fire services connected will be charged an annual fee of $118.81 per lot.

TRADE WASTE CHARGES – COMMERCIAL Trade waste charges apply to all sewerage districts listed above.

Commercial Trade Waste Charge

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Category 3

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Category 4

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LACHLAN McDONALD

COHAN MAXEY

UNDER 17 SCOREBOARD Junior Magpies Benalla

1.1 3.2

2.5 4.4

4.6 5.4

UNDER 14 SCOREBOARD 5.6 (36) 7.5 (47)

Centrals Tigers:

0.2 3.1

0.3 1.4 7.3 12.8

UNDER 12 SCOREBOARD

4.5 (29) 14.11 (95)

GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: J. Parker 2, S. McIntosh 2, H. Scalzo 1.

BENALLA: K. Thwaites 4, B. Cooney 1, T. Osborne 1, N. Nicholas 1.

BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: C. Briggs, A. Scholes, S. McIntosh, C. Littel, A. Hardman, H. Allan. BENALLA: H. Carter, N. Nicholas, K. Thwaites, A. Richardson, B. Cooney, H. Blyss.

GOALS: CENTRALS: C. Richards 1, J. Morris 1, N. Jones 1, J. Walkerden 1.

TIGERS: B. Kantor 3, L. Benton 2, V. Godenzi 2, J. Robinson 2, S. Elkington 1, M. Simpson 1, P. Edwards 1, Z. Williamson 1, H. Sharp 1. BEST: CENTRALS: H. Muraca, N. Jones, A. Fraser, D. Hogarth, J. Morris, C. Richards. TIGERS: J. Robinson, H. Togolo-Hill, Z. Williamson, J. Conroy, L. Benton, P. Dummett.

Centrals Tigers

Junior Magpies Benalla Red

3.0 1.0

6.3 11.3 3.1 6.3

14.6 (90) 7.5 (47)

GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: D. Lawrey 2, L. Sloan 1. BENALLA RED: T. Mount 3, X. De Fazio 3, H. Bast 2, J. Binion 2, E. McKean 1, J. Pollard 1, J. Hart 1, C. Nolen 1, T. Williams 1, C. Pollard 1, T. Snell 1. BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: L. Sloan, S. Patterson, J. Pell, A. Bell, E. Harris, S. Briggs. BENALLA RED: J. Hart, J. Pollard, X. De Fazio, T. Mount, J. Binion, A. Leavold.

GOALS: CENTRALS: C. Curr 6, C. Kennedy 2, R. Parsons 2, H. Burke 1, D. Balfour 1, A. Castle 1. TIGERS: R. Webb 3, O. Mullane 2, J. Wickham 1, M. Benton 1. BEST: CENTRALS: K. Wohlers, C. Curr, D. Balfour, H. Burke, J. Lewis, S. Steer. TIGERS: R. Webb, L. Alexander, S. Morey, N. O’Keefe, O. Mullane, T. Tilbrook.

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0.1 6.3

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1.4 1.4 2.4 (16) 8.7 16.10 21.13 (139)

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1.0 3.1 3.4 (22) 9.8 13.9 16.10 (106)

GOALS: MANSFIELD BLUE: M. Storer 2, J. Kynnersley 1. MYRTLEFORD: X. Millar 5, A. Knobel 4, S. Lupo 3, C. Schell 1, N. Durling 1, L. Sanderson 1, J. Tilson 1. BEST: MANSFIELD BLUE: R. Purday, J. Kynnersley, L. Stevenson, H. Brown, O. Pigdon, J. Heath. MYRTLEFORD: A. Knobel, S. Lupo, J. Jennings, L. Sanderson, B. Parolin, X. Millar.

GOALS: COLLEGE: H. Bowman 1, T. Fieldew 1. BRIGHT: T. Brierty 5, O. Dalbosco 5, N. White 2, B. Brady 2, R. Logan 2, J. Thomson 1, O. Herschell 1, C. Garratt 1, O. Lewis 1, H. Johnston 1. BEST: COLLEGE: T. Fieldew, H. Bowman, L. Pensak, N. Monk, H. Dean, D. Ciccone. BRIGHT: a. murrells, O. Dalbosco, G. Banks, T. Brierty, O. Lewis, N. White.

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GOALS: MANSFIELD: A. Daniels 3, A. Dunn 2, G. Robinson 2, J. Fleming 1, S. Kain 1, N. Hoskin 1, W. Benton 1, Z. Hotton 1, A. Kipping 1.

MYRTLEFORD: B. Robb 2, S. Muraca 1, B. Hankin 1. BEST: MANSFIELD: A. Daniels, A. Dunn, G. Robinson, C. Purday, S. Kain, T. Kynnersley.

MYRTLEFORD: N. Robb, B. McMasters, R. Harris, A. Morgan, B. Robb, L. McKeone.

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1.1 7.5

1.1 (7) 9.9 (63)

Imperials Kangaroos

0.0 5.7

2.3 (15) 2.1 2.1 7.8 13.11 20.15 (135)

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ROUND

10

OVENS AND MURRAY SENIORS LADDER #

TEAM

1 WANGARATTA ROVERS 2 LAVINGTON 3 WANGARATTA 4 NORTH ALBURY 5 MYRTLEFORD 6 WODONGA 7 ALBURY 8 YARRAWONGA 9 COROWA RUTHERGLEN 10 WODONGA RAIDERS

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B PTS

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

8 7 7 7 6 5 5 4 1 0

2 3 3 3 4 5 5 6 9 10

1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

32 28 28 28 24 20 20 16 4 0

SCOREBOARD %

147.08 137.37 131.96 127.67 133.62 103.11 90.60 78.62 75.03 42.82

NETBALL SCORES

THIRDS RESULTS

A GRADE

Myrtleford 9.5 (59) def Wod. Raiders 8.10 (58)

Myrtleford 42 def by Wodonga Raiders 63 Yarrawonga 37 def Albury 27 Corowa Rutherglen 51 def Wangaratta 45 Wodonga 52 def by Lavington 62 Wangaratta Rovers 50 def by North Albury 63

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: H. Stripeikis 2, J. Hazeldine 2, C. Ashworth 1, z. carroll 1, J. Novak 1, T. Miller 1, A. Mapson 1. WODONGA RAIDERS: B. Bradshaw 2, H. Gray 2, N. Andrews 1, J. Tinkler 1, B. Capper 1, B. Lancaster 1. BEST: MYRTLEFORD: C. Piazza, H. Stripeikis, J. Hazeldine, C. Ashworth, R. Skahill, J. Novak. WODONGA RAIDERS: B. Wilson, H. Gray, B. Saunders, R. Piper, N. Andrews.

B GRADEMyrtleford 30 def by Wodonga Raiders 42 Yarrawonga 64 def Albury 22 Corowa Rutherglen 44 def Wangaratta 38 Wodonga 55 def by Lavington 45 Wangaratta Rovers 41 def by North Albury 44 C GRADE: Myrtleford 43 def Wodonga Raiders 28 Yarrawonga 64 def Albury 18 Corowa Rutherglen 42 def by Wangaratta 43 Wodonga 49 def Lavington 35 Wangaratta Rovers 58 def North Albury 35 17 & UNDER: Myrtleford 25 def by Wodonga Raiders 47 Yarrawonga 33 def Albury 31 Corowa Rutherglen 32 def by Wangaratta 50 Wodonga 43 def by Lavington 53 Wangaratta Rovers 69 def North Albury 45 15 & UNDER: Myrtleford 36 def by Wodonga Raiders 59 Yarrawonga 30 def by Albury 31 Corowa Rutherglen 39 def by Wangaratta 56 Wodonga 48 def Lavington 35 Wangaratta Rovers 35 def by North Albury 53

Corowa R’glen 5.5 (35) def by Wangaratta 10.10 (70) GOALS: COROWA RUTHERGLEN: I. Dickinson 4, F. Byrnes 1. WANGARATTA: W. Prebble 4, J. Blake 3, H. Barry 1, E. Lodge 1, L. Sims 1. BEST: COROWA RUTHERGLEN: F. Byrnes, W. Forrest, E. Northey, B. Eyers, B. Bilney Dinan, W. Gannon. WANGARATTA: C. Donald, W. Prebble, E. Lodge, A. Jayet, E. Clayton, W. Petersen.

Wang Rovers 7.8 (50) def North Albury 2.2 (14)

GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: J. Marek 3, R. McNamara 1, C. Ormond 1, J. Correll 1, J. Wohlers 1. NORTH ALBURY: T. Wiesner-Milham 1, C. Singe 1. BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: C. Johnson, E. White, J. Marek, C. Miller, R. Harvey, E. Saunders. NORTH ALBURY: O. Ackerly, J. Eckhardt, W. Harrington, I. Daley, C. Singe, Z. Lambert.

Yarrawonga 9.7 (61) def by Albury 11.8 (74) Wodonga 4.9 (33) def by Lavington 9.13 (67)

WANG ROVERS NORTH ALBURY

4.1 9.3 3.1 4.1

14.5 5.3

15.7.97 10.4.64

WODONGA LAVINGTON

1.4 4.11 4.0 7.1

6.13 8.6

8.17.65 13.8.86

MYRTLEFORD WOD. RAIDERS

3.1 10.1 3.1 4.2

14.4 19.7.121 7.3 7.5.47

COROWA-R’GLEN WANGARATTA

1.2 3.7 5.3 7.6

5.8 5.8.38 10.8 12.10.82

GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: O. Clelland 3, W. Christie 2, D. Wilson 2, S. Murray 2, A. McCarthy 1, S. Cattapan 1, N. Scholte 1, L. O’Brien 1, J. Rigoni 1, B. Filo 1. NORTH ALBURY: N. Dennis 3, J. Penny 2, L. Taylor 1, C. Moncrieff 1, K. Duncan 1, R. Smith 1, A. Crelley 1.

BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: E. Dayman, J. Mcquade, L. McCartney, J. Rigoni, X. Allison, D. Stone. NORTH ALBURY: J. Weidemann, J. Penny, J. Reynolds, N. Dennis, F. Gardiner, B. Rigoni.

GOALS: WODONGA: N. Spiteri 4, J. Yelland 1, O. Greenhill 1, M. Wilson 1, J. Cassidy 1.

LAVINGTON: E. Perryman 2, J. O’Brien 2, D. Smith 2, A. Cook 1, W. Glanvill 1, N. Sedgwick 1, H. Barber 1, P. Ryan 1, N. Paton 1, N. Newton 1.

BEST: WODONGA: J. Cassidy, K. Mimmo, C. Morrison, A. Jorgensen, N. Spiteri, W. Bradshaw.

LAVINGTON: E. Perryman, J. Spina, W. Glanvill, N. Newton, J. Costello, D. Smith.

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: L. Murphy-Dale 4, B. Calogero 3, R. Sharp 2, D. Bren 2, J. East 2, R. Smith 2, B. Ricardi 1, D. Harrington 1, K. Agosta 1, T. Cossor 1. WODONGA RAIDERS: M. Way 2, C. Rich 2, C. St John 1, B. Jones 1, Z. Sartore 1.

BEST: MYRTLEFORD: D. Batey, R. Smith, B. Calogero, M. Munro, M. Tenardi, L. Murphy-Dale.

WODONGA RAIDERS: W. Robertson, A. Scammell, C. Rich, T. Scott, N. Twycross, N. Bracher.

GOALS: COROWA RUTHERGLEN: P. Lavis 2, K. Bradtke 1, J. Hansen 1, K. Williamson 1.

WANGARATTA: X. Laverty 4, J. Craven 2, C. Ross 2, J. Clarke 1, J. Tweedale 1, B. Melville 1, M. Grossman 1.

BEST: COROWA RUTHERGLEN: T. Forrest, J. Rowston, J. Cresswell, K. Williamson, F. Osborne, P. Lavis. WANGARATTA: C. Knowles, A. Federico, T. Norton, M. Bordignon, F. Ellis, X. Laverty.

RESERVES RESULTS Wodonga ������������������ 2.0 (12) Lavington ������������19.17 (131) BEST: WODONGA: G. McKimmie, T. Marx, C. Williamson, J. Packer, J. Gilbee, L. Nugent. LAVINGTON: L. Gaffney, J. Beavan, C. Clemson, C. McCrae, D. Beavan, J. Weidemann.

Wang Rovers ��������20.12 (132) North Albury ������������� 2.2 (14) BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: J. Allen, M. Cullen, S. Rourke, P. Coleman, H. McMonigle, H. Nolan. NORTH ALBURY: C. Summers, O. Bruce, O. Ackerly, J. Kennedy, R. Wall, C. Iannelli.

Corowa R’glen �������� 13.2 (80) Wangaratta ������������� 6.13 (49) BEST: COROWA RUTHERGLEN: D. Purcell, K. Kuschert, T. Young, M. Lavis, F. Byrnes, J. Richardson.

WANGARATTA: H. Laverty, C. Hughes, C. Hines, K. Driscoll, A. Simmonds, H. Burgan.

Myrtleford �����������24.10 (154) Wodonga Raiders ������ 5.2 (32) BEST: MYRTLEFORD: N. Turner, L. Young, J. Gribbin, N. Ferguson, R. Grant, J. Hazeldine. WODONGA RAIDERS: B. Knights, A. Sinclair, I. Anderson, K. Everertt, A. Everett, C. Smith.

Yarrawonga �������������� 9.6 (60) Albury ���������������������� 9.8 (62) BEST: YARRAWONGA: D. Flanagan, T. Muldoon, D. Mullins, H. Frauenfelder, J. Eales, R. Mulquiney. ALBURY: J. Shanahan, B. Hodgson, O. Sharman, H. Just, D. Buntin, E. Moore.

ROUND 11 SATURDAY, JUNE 28

YARRAWONGA ALBURY

1.1 5.4 0.5 3.6

6.6 5.3

9.8.62 5.10.40

GOALS: YARRAWONGA: C. Wilson 2, Z. Fraser 1, L. Howe 1, N. Fothergill 1, D. Howe 1, H. Wheeler 1, B. Coghill 1, R. Clarke 1. ALBURY: M. Walker 2, J. Pitt 1, H. Cameron 1, R. Garthwaite 1.

BEST: YARRAWONGA: D. Howe, H. Wheeler, N. Irvine, M. Findlay, M. Gibbons, Z. Fraser.

ALBURY: I. Muller, J. Pitt, M. Byrne, W. Unthank, B. Kelly, N. Kelson.

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

WINNERS AND LOSERS

ROUND

12

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SCOREBOARD

TEAM 1 BRIGHT 2 GRETA 3 MILAWA 4 BONNIE DOON 5 GOORAMBAT 6 WHOROULY

P 11 11 11 11 11 10

W 10 9 8 7 7 5

L 1 2 3 4 4 5

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 1 1 1 1 1 2

PTS 40 36 32 28 28 20

% 259.77 150.91 157.61 125.31 113.97 105.87

7 NORTH WANGARATTA 8 TARRAWINGEE 9 KING VALLEY 10 MOYHU 11 BENALLA ALL BLACKS

10 11 11 11 10

4 4 3 2 0

6 7 8 9 10

0 0 0 0 0

2 1 1 1 2

16 16 12 8 0

114.74 69.18 66.93 71.51 24.95

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

NETBALL SCORES A GRADE: Whorouly 42 def by Milawa 43; Moyhu 46 def Bonnie Doon 40; Tarrawingee 71 def North Wangaratta 19; Bright 53 def King Valley 19; Greta 28 drew with Goorambat 28.

ROUND 13 SAT, JUNE 28 NTH WANGARATTA vs WHOROULY

B GRADE: Whorouly 36 def by Milawa 37; Moyhu 33 def by Bonnie Doon 68; Tarrawingee 37 def North Wangaratta 21; Bright 52 def King Valley 22; Greta 38 def by Goorambat 45.

MILAWA vs BENALLA ALL BLACKS

B RESERVE: Whorouly 32 def by Milawa 34; Moyhu 35 def by Bonnie Doon 46; Tarrawingee 44 def North Wangaratta 13; Bright 55 def King Valley 20; Greta 35 def by Goorambat 37.

KING VALLEY vs MOYHU

C GRADE: Whorouly 23 def Milawa 19; Moyhu 40 drew with Bonnie Doon 40; Tarrawingee 42 def North Wangaratta 17; Bright 40 def King Valley 39; Greta 57 def Goorambat 26.

TARRAWINGEE vs BONNIE DOON

15 & UNDER: Whorouly 31 def by Milawa 45; Moyhu 28 def by Bonnie Doon 59; Tarrawingee 48 def North Wangaratta 10; Bright 55 def King Valley 22; Greta 81 def Goorambat 8.

No other scores available at time of print

BRIGHT vs GRETA GOORAMBAT - BYE

GRETA GOORAMBAT

3.0 6.2 8.4 13.7.85 5.5 6.7 11.13 11.16.82

MOYHU BONNIE DOON

3.0 7.3 1.1 2.3

7.3 4.6

WHOROULY MILAWA

3.2 9.3 7.2 9.5

13.5 16.8.104 11.8 13.11.89

TARRAWINGEE NTH WANGARATTA

2.1 5.5 0.4 4.5

10.6 10.10.70 7.7 8.10.58

GOALS: GRETA: J. McClounan 6, F. Judd 3, B. Newbold 3, B. Pearson 1. GOORAMBAT: D. Haebich 5, B. Stepien 1, B. Reaburn 1, D. Beavis 1, T. Nolan 1, v. butler 1, B. Wapling 1.

BEST: GRETA: J. McClounan, C. Crawford, J. Bell, D. Cassidy, T. Arrowsmith, B. Whinray.

GOORAMBAT: J. Dunne, M. Ryan, S. Gladstone, B. Reaburn, Z. Amarant, D. Haebich.

8.4.52 4.12.36

GOALS: MOYHU: D. West 2, P. McNamara 1, J. Coonan 1, J. Preston 1, H. Bell 1, N. Stewart 1, M. Startin 1. BONNIE DOON: J. Octigan 2, J. Sanford 1, E. Ivill 1.

BEST: MOYHU: P. McNamara, M. Thrum, C. Gibson, N. McAsey, N. Stewart, G. Hearn. BONNIE DOON: Z. Tanner, J. Sanford, A. hill, P. Cairns, P. Smith, J. Fox.

GOALS: WHOROULY: M. Newton 10, A. Ankers 2, B. Harrington 1, D. Hoy-Maroney 1, Z. Bladon 1, M. Robinson 1. MILAWA: B. Kearns 5, J. Baker-Swain 2, B. Bartlett 1, D. Bihun 1, T. Dunn 1, A. Law 1, J. Whitehouse 1, D. Fountain 1.

BEST: WHOROULY: A. Ankers, M. Newton, E. Bramich, M. Scott, J. Bihun, L. Moore. MILAWA: B. Kearns, A. Law, D. Fountain, T. Dunn, M. Giles, J. Owen.

GOALS: TARRAWINGEE: N. Gorman 5, S. Thompson 1, L. Thompson 1, A. Cook 1, O. Sharp 1, L. Allan 1. NORTH WANGARATTA: J. Devine 2, J. Kemp 2, T. Nanson 2, D. Killen 1, t. obrien 1.

BEST: TARRAWINGEE: N. Gorman, T. Hogan, A. Beck, O. Sharp, T. Heywood, T. Salmon.

NORTH WANGARATTA: J. Devine, T. Schulze, S. Johnson, J. Adamo, T. O’Brien, C. Matheson.

BRIGHT KING VALLEY

4.9 9.13 15.17 24.20.164 1.1 4.1 7.2 9.4.58

GOALS: BRIGHT: H. Jamieson 4, C. Banks 3, C. Thomason 3, W. Wales 3, R. Arguello 3, R. Bacon 2, P. Bren 2, J. Hudghton 1, B. Brain 1, L. Quirk 1, P. Sullivan 1. KING VALLEY: D. Young 3, D. Maples 2, B. Wheeler 2, T. Stewart 1, C. Davies 1.

BEST: BRIGHT: W. Wales, H. Jamieson, J. Gray, R. Arguello, J. Hudghton, L. Quirk. KING VALLEY: S. Jansen, S. Evans, C. Davies, D. Maples, D. Young, T. Roman.

RESERVES RESULTS Greta ���������������������� 19.14 (128) Goorambat �������������������2.1 (13) BEST: GRETA: A. Vearing, D. Hogan, B. Spencer, H. Moran, T. Gottschling, T. Whitecross.

GOORAMBAT: V. Kirk, F. Hyland, J. Hill, D. Barber, W. Hyland, M. Dansey.

Moyhu ��������������������������2.3 (15) Bonnie Doon �������������10.17 (77) BEST: MOYHU: R. Hargreaves, L. Reynolds, M. Ryan, L. Dowling, A. Setu, A. Welsh. BONNIE DOON: l. berriman, L. Jenkins, s. van steyn, J. Murray, S. Campitelli, C. Turner.

Tarrawingee ������������������5.7 (37) North Wangaratta ���� 15.15 (105) BEST: TARRAWINGEE: R. Benton, C. Fitzgerald, M. Tatt, M. Smith, C. Penney, E. Ryan. NORTH WANGARATTA: C. Bell, L. McDonell, B. Schulz-Dahlenburg, B. LaneGee, J. McQueen, C. O’Brien.

Bright ��������������������� 23.18 (156) King Valley ��������������������� 1.3 (9) BEST: BRIGHT: R. Jamieson, L. Robinson, T. Thomason, C. Martin, B. Nightingale, T. Sutherland.

KING VALLEY: D. Lang, D. Stone, C. Vincent, G. Allan, E. Beach, T. Newton.

Whorouly ����������������������8.3 (51) Milawa ������������������������14.7 (91) BEST: WHOROULY: J. Penn, M. Harris, D. Harris, D. Gephart, D. White, J. Morey. MILAWA: N. Giggins, M. Walker, B. Fitzpatrick, C. Honey, D. Farley, C. Rogerson.

36 1 Greta 2 Bright 36 3 Bonnie Doon 36 4 Milawa 36 5 Nth Wangaratta 28 16 6 Whorouly 16 7 King Valley 8 Moyhu 12 9 Goorambat 12 8 10 Tarrawingee 11 Benalla All Blacks 0

284.18 250.93 238.86 210.99 189.79 111.54 69.34 66.91 31.34 49.79 17.95

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Chilly conditions, but scorching golf MYRTLEFORD GOLF CLUB

Saturday, 21 June RBI PLUMBING STABLEFORD & SUPER & AMCR 71 A Grade Winner: David Rowe (11) 32 pts. A Grade Runner Up: Spider Hancock (12) 30 pts c/b.

B Grade Winner: Andrew Loftus (19) 37 pts. B Grade Runner Up: Jan Rosby (16) 32 pts c/b.

Super 6 Winner: Andrew Roseby (20) 13 pts. Super 6 Runner Up: Jan Roseby (16) 12 pts.

Ball Winners: A Roseby 32, P Evans 31, W Rowney 30, C Shewell c/b.

Foodworks NTPs - 1st: David Rowe, 8th: Andrew Loftus, 14th: Ichlis Giovannoni, 16th: Craig Shewell.

Matthews Cleaning Encouragement Award: Robert Wheeler 17 pts.

Raffle Winner: Spider Hancock.

Thursday, 19 June RBI Plumbing Stableford AMCR 73 A Grade Winner: Wendy Caldwell (26) 34pts. A Grade Runner Up: Marg Cutis (17) 31pts.

Ball Winners: Helen Mummery 29pts, Kerry Newton 28pts c/b.

Foodworks NTPs - 1st: Marnie Broz, 14th: Ann Hazeldine.

Wednesday, 18 June RBI Plumbing Stableford AMCR 71 A Grade Winner: Tony Chapman (15) 33 pts c/b. A Grade Runner Up: Warren Rowney (23) 33 pts.

Ball Winners: T Purss 32, P Veldman 31, A Loftus 31.

Foodworks NTPs - 1st: Warren Rowney, 4th 2nd Shot: Pieter Veldman, 8th: Andrew Loftus, 14th: Peter Stewart.

Tuesday, 17 June RBI Plumbing Stableford AMCR 73 A Grade Winner: Wendy Caldwell (26) 33pts. A Grade Runner Up: Angela O’Shaughnessy (15) 32pts.

Ball Winners: Kerry Chapman, Linda Loftus.

Foodworks NTPs - 8th: Marnie Broz, 14th: Angela O’Shaughnessy.

SOLID RESULT: Wendy Caldwell took out Thursday’s stableford competition.

Overall winners of the 4BBB Championship: Lisa Anders and Lauren Velicki.

Thursday, 19 June, Men’s Stableford competition.

MOUNT BEAUTY GOLF CLUB A field of 37 players braved the BRIGHT COUNTRY GOLF CLUB freezing conditions on Thursday, The men played the front nine on Wednesday, 18 June which was won As the famous South African golf, with only one golfer playing under his handicap, with Jake Woods

by Andy Cook from Bright CGC with Gary Player, once said, “Golf is a 7 H/C recording a fine 40 points 19 points from Ben Ritson with 17 puzzle without an answer.” including an eagle on the 17th. points.

This reflects the enduring Emilio Grazini 2 H/C 36 pts, Troy NTP on both the seventh and the challenge and complexity of the ninth was Ben Ritson. game, even for experienced players. Stevens 14 H/C 35 pts C/B, and Mo O’Shea 12 H/C 35 pts C/B. On Saturday, 21 June, we played Monday Veteran’s mixed gender Ball winners: Dan Neville 35 pts the Steve Green Memorial 4BBB. Stableford.

C/B, Rod Brown 35 pts, Riely Bacon A total of 12 pairs took part Winners: Beverley Everett from 33 pts C/B and Frog Thompson 33 in the comp in honour of Steve the Lakes Golf Club 36pts, Dennis pts C/B. Green who, back in the late 1990s, Hayes 35pts.

NTPs - 3rd: Heath Thompson, was responsible for turning our Ball winners: Ray Borschmann 6th: Phil O’Neill, 11th: Mo O’Shea, sandscrapes into the greens we play 34pts, Graham Barrow 32pts.

16th: Jake Woods. today - the task was completed in NTPs - 3rd: Ray Borschmann, The NAGA went to Andrew 2000.

6th: Joel Matthews, 11th: Graham Robertson with 21 pts.

This very important event on our Barrow, 16th: Paul Lythgo.

Friday, 20 June, Ladies stroke calendar was won by David Drew Wednesday, 18 June competition played on the front and Peter Hertzog with 44 points.

Ladies 4BBB winners: Kate Duff nine.

The next four pairs all came in and Bernie Wickes 44 pts, Lisa Winner: Gina Losch with a fine with 42 points - Dave Browning/ Anders and Lauren Velicki 40 pts.

Peter Dilley, Stuie Jelbart/Neil Ball winners: Robyn McGrath and nett 37. Ball winner: Roschelle Harrison nett 38.

Tappe, Dale Neave/Wes Dowel, and Tina Cook.

NTPs - 6th: Roschelle Harrison.

Roger Church/Ron Gallagher.

NTPs - 3rd: Bernie Wickes, 6th: Saturday, 21 June, All Gender NTP on the seventh, along with Kate Duff, 11th: Suzette Heydon, Stableford and for the men, the the Tatts Ticket from the Tawonga 16th: Heather Thompson.

South Newsagency & Post Office, was Rick Biesboer, and he also took home the money on the 18th.

The ninth was Victor Selway, and the 17th Ross Wilson.

second round of the Winter Cup. A group of 37 golfers began with the temperature hovering around zero.

Things did warm up, but only marginally.

One player who ignored the weather, and the other golfers around him, was the one and only, ‘The Borsch’.

Ray Broschmann finally realised that, if you play enough golf, your time will come and the trophy could be yours.

Winners: Ray Borschmann 21 H/C 38 pts, Pete Short 15 H/C 37 pts, Tina Cook 11 H/C 36 pts C/B, Angus Murrells 9 H/C 36 pts C/B. Ball winners: Adam Benincasa 36pts, John O’Shea 36pts, Buffalo Bill Kelty 35pts, Doug Badrock 34pts C/B. NTPs - 3rd: Pete Short, 6th: jackpot, 11th: ‘Nity’ Nev Blewitt, and 16th: Tina Cook.

The NAGA went to Mo O’Shea 24 pts C/B. The Bright Golf Guru question of the week - Distractions on the course, birds, traffic, wind, rain, slow play or fellow golfers talking continually? What annoys you most?

Mixed results for Bombers A POWERFUL Barnawartha outfit, who are proving to be one of the teams to beat in Tallangatta league senior football in 2025, showed no mercy against an emerging Dederang-Mount Beauty side on their way to a big win last Saturday.

On return to Dederang for the second time this season, the Bombers conceded 100 points in both halves and were no match for the second-placed Tigers as they ended up on the wrong side of the 1.4 (10) to 30.24 (204) scoreline.

Clancy Lloyd kicked DMB’s first and only goal in the final term to bring the home fans some late joy, while Lloyd, recruit Emerson Lemkau and captain Jacob Ozolins were named as the Bombers’ best three players on another tough day.

It was less than three years ago that these two teams met in the 2022 elimination final when the Bombers triumphed in an eight-point thriller and will be hoping to return to the finals stage in the not-too-distant future.

It was better news on the netball court as DMB’s A grade netball side snapped a two-game losing streak against Barnawartha in their 65-40 victory.

Despite leading by only two goals at quarter time and seven at half-time, the Bombers put the foot down in the second half to pile on 35 goals to the opposition’s 17, which extended the final winning margin to 25 goals.

Dederang-Mount Beauty coach Alex Dyde admitted that the side wasn’t too phased by the slowerthan-planned start to their game.

“It was definitely nice to take a comfortable win yesterday,” Dyde said after the team’s seventh win of the season. “[It was] a bit of a rocky start but nothing the girls couldn’t quickly recover from and continue to build the lead every quarter.”

Speaking more broadly on the next block of upcoming games now that all sides have played each other once, Dyde suggested the squad has plenty left to give.

“We are looking to try some new combos over the next few weeks, using our matches against bottom of the table teams to trial some new things for the side in hope to have a few extra tricks up our sleeve for when we face the top sides again,” she said.

In the first of the league’s return games, DederangMount Beauty will take on Rutherglen at Dederang this Saturday afternoon.

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Winter bowls comp on pause

A WELCOME BREAK: (from left) Lance Symons (Myrtleford), Otto Kupferle (Bright), Neil Prior (Chiltern) and Meredith McIntyre (Yackandandah) and their clubs will restart the XXXX Winter Bowls competition in early August.

LAST Saturday saw the completion of round six of the XXXX Winter Bowls competition, which will now recess until Saturday, 9 August.

Myrtleford hosted Yackandandah and the greens drew plenty of praise from both the visitors and local players in beautiful sunshine after a very chilly start to the day.

Yackandandah brought along 21 players which enabled seven rinks to be filled, and the comradery and enjoyment was evident by virtue of the laughter and smiles on the greens, as both the Dean green and Heberle green were put to good use.

While winning was not the priority, the home team secured wins on five of the seven rinks and scoring 156 shots.

A pair of first-time skippers in Kylie Britt and Wayne Stephens enjoyed wins in their new roles.

Yackandandah are rebuilding and they continue to improve with every match, winning on two rinks and scoring 106 shots for the day.

Myrtleford’s hospitality continued after the games with a great afternoon tea and raffle prizes.

Unfortunately, no other scores were available at time of press.

After the break, further matches between Myrtleford, Bright, Chiltern and Yackandandah will continue from 9 August through until 13 September.

Highs and lows for Panthers against Bears UNDER 12 THE young Panthers team cemented a spot in the top three scoring a massive 26 runs, and also showing fielding improvement to allow the Albury Bears to score only 10 runs.

The first innings started with a bang with Rylan Harris hitting safely to left field - Murphy Tripp and Zac Gould also hit safely, bringing up Hunter Harris who blasted a two base hit to score the runners.

Porepunkah’s Zoe Caswell also followed up with a safe hit and rounded the bases to score, the Panthers scoring five runs.

Zakk Podubinski and Hanna Caswell both stepped up to hit a double baser in the second, Byron Smith then hit safely to shortstop, bringing up Ryland McCormack who hit a big two baser into centre field helping the runners cross the plate.

The Panthers’ bats were on fire as Jimmi Jagger Forster also blasted another two base hit, with Conrad Scorsis also hitting safely with both batters showing great base running to steal their way around and score.

The Panthers then kept the Bears scoreless to put the game out of reach, with some nice flyball catches and throwing to bases.

UNDER 15 The Panthers showed consistency by scoring in every dig but fell short 16-6 against the Albury Bears.

The game started well for the

Panthers with Rory Clarke taking the mound, the righty striking out one batter and throwing another out trying to reach first base limiting Albury to five runs.

The Panthers’ first innings had one run scored, with Hunter Harris showing sharp eyes walking to first, Hunter then stole second, advanced to third on brother Rylan’s hit, and stealing home to score.

The second innings had Albury score six runs, with a nice out go to Panther Tasmyn Clunie who took a nice flyball.

Tasmyn also scored the Panthers’ solo run in the next innings with a safe hit up the first base line, reaching home on a wild pitch.

Panther Hunter Harris then took the mound for the first time and did not disappoint throwing a high strike ratio and striking out two batters.

Porepunkah’s last innings was a good one with three runs crossing the plate.

Paige Anders hitting big to stand up on second base, with Eamon Thompson and Zac Podubinski then receiving walks to get onto base and score.

Panther Wes Booth had a good day behind the plate taking catching duties for the day and also had a safe hit.

ly lead and walk away winners 9-7 on Sunday.

The first innings had Albury batting first, and the Panthers made quick work only allowing one run to cross the plate, with coach Randy Skippen and first baseman Ollie Brown combining for one nice out.

The Panthers responded with catcher Jarrod McCormack hitting a big one to left field, Wade Pronk was hit by pitch to also get on base, bringing up Jase Brown who didn’t disappoint hitting safely to score both runs and himself rounding the bases to score.

At the top of the second innings, Albury hit the scoreboard again scoring two runs, and Porepunkah hit back scoring another three, with Panther Ollie Brown getting into the action again to hit safely and score.

Albury scored three runs in the third to tie the match, with Porepunkah still needing to bat for seven innings it was Sam Bourne who led off with a big double baser.

Not to be outdone, Geordie McEwan hit an absolute laser beam over the pitcher’s head to score the run and stand up on second base.

Leading 8-6 the Panthers shut out Albury in the last dig, Panther pitcher Wade Pronk proving too much to handle.

The lefty pitcher gave up only C GRADE The Porepunkah Panthers kept three hits and seven runs (one their season finals chances alive earned) over the game, striking out showing a cool head to keep an ear- five and walking only three.

B GRADE The Porepunkah Panthers had a very close game, taking the lead only to just fall short by one run against the Albury Bears, going down 7-6.

Albury Bears took the lead in the first innings, scoring one run to Porepunkah’s none.

The second innings was a reversal with Albury failing to score and the Panthers bringing one run.

Porepunkah’s Mason Anders hit big to centre field then stole his way around to score on a wild pitch.

In the top of the third innings, Porepunkah again kept the Bears scoreless, with starting pitcher Luca Barthelmes proving a handful, allowing only seven hits, striking out four batters and walking only two in the match.

Porepunkah then took the lead in the bottom of the third with Lachie Rosser going big over centre field hitting a solo home run bomb.

Albury then hit the lead in the fourth, scoring five runs to take the lead 6-2.

Panther Geordie McEwan hit hard, straight over the pitcher, and showed great speed around the bases to score on a wild pitch.

The Panthers then had Randy Skippen on base hit by pitch, with Josh Harris stepping up to the plate hitting a clutch pitch under pressure for a stand up double, with both runners scoring by stealing home on wild pitches.

With the game tied going into the

last dig it was Panther Pete Alexander who made things interesting.

Playing second base, he pulled off a double play, tagging the runner and throwing the batter out at first.

Needing only one more out for the draw the Panthers couldn’t quite get the outs, and Albury had the winning run cross the plate.

A GRADE The A grade squad mixed things up again this week, with players changing positions and trying a few new things but ultimately going down 10-1 against the Bears on Sunday.

Lachie Rosser opened the game on the mound for Porepunkah.

The starting pitcher allowed four hits and seven runs over two innings, with an impressive four strikeouts.

Paul Meddings, Adam Rosser, Damon Barker and Dean Anders all hit safely for the day.

Paige Anders made her A grade debut for Porepunkah, putting in some positive swing at bat, and getting to play with her dad Heath was a highlight.

Mason Anders also made his debut in A grade for this year, playing shortstop and not looking out of place, throwing two batters out at first.

Panther Paul Meddings then took the mound as relief pitcher to finish the game, showing he may be another option this year.

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Savoy dodge Hotspurs bullet

By NATHAN DE VRIES A MASSIVE month of matches for Myrtleford’s division one men’s side started with a limp on Sunday.

An uncharacteristically stagnant performance early from the senior Savoy squad saw them split the points with fellow contender Albury Hotspurs 1-1.

Hotspurs roared into the game and had the ladder leaders on the back foot for most of the first half, taking the lead through a converted penalty.

Myrtleford struggled to inject any sort of rhythm or connection into their game, and had to make some changes at the half-time break to try and salvage the situation.

While Hotspurs seemed content to park the bus on their 1-0 lead, but it was still tough going for Savoy.

Frustrations boiled over, and when Myrtleford’s Yaw Han Ngai received his second yellow card, Savoy were down to 10 men.

Despite this, they kept pushing hard, with Scott Peggie eventually breaking through to level the scoreline in injury time.

Defensive pressure and clearing on the goal line made sure Myrtleford salvage a point.

“All in all, I think we probably got away with one, to be perfectly honest,” senior coach Jayden Vescio said.

“We were pretty flat, they [Hotpsurs] played a good brand of footy and just wanted it a bit more than us in the first half.

“We went in 0-1 down, they were much better but I wouldn’t say they deserved any more than 0-1 at half-time.

“We changed a couple of

things at half-time, just tactically, and just asked a bit more out of the boys, and we started the second half much better, playing the brand we wanted to play.

“I thought we were going to get nothing out of the game at that stage, they were up and about and defending for their lives, but in the 91st minute, we kept banging the door down and [Scott] Peggie got on the end of one from 10 yards out and drilled it into the bottom corner.

“It shows us, as the collective, that if you’re not on, someone will get you – that was the biggest thing we took out of that game.”

Despite the result, Myrtleford are still undefeated in league play, sitting even on points with Albury United despite having played two fewer matches.

Savoy will look for a major response when they take on United at Jelbart Park on Sunday, a venue Myrtleford has played exceptionally well at in the past.

“We know these next three games are huge, and if we come out of it with a couple ‘Ws’, it really sets us up,” Vescio said.

“It’s a massive match, they’re a good team, they step up for the big games.

“We do play really good football over there, we dismantled them in the FA Cup over there on that pitch, so hopefully the weather stays away.

“The pleasing thing is our twos won, that team hasn’t lost a game all year, so there’s plenty of pressure from a couple of young kids who are just banging the door down.”

Savoy take on Albury United this Sunday at Jelbart Park from 3pm.

BOUNDING PAST: Tom Morrison evades a scorching tackle in the senior Savoy draw with Hotspurs.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt

SURE FOOT: Scott Peggie’s 91stminute equaliser ensured Myrtleford took a point from the match.

IRON WALL: Strong defensive work from Brenton Cook kept Savoy in the match.

AGGRESIVE PLAY: Josh Zito takes on the Hotspurs defence in their drawn match agaisnt the contenders.

Savoy women back on the park

By NATHAN DE VRIES

OWN THE BALL: Alessia Colanzi maintains possession.

AFTER five weeks away from competition, thanks to a truly bizarre fixture, Myrtleford’s senior women’s squad took to the pitch once again on Sunday.

Their last match was back on TAKE GROUND: Colette Suter drives up the 18 May, with three scheduled pitch. byes and leaguewide weekends off thrown into the mix.

Nevertheless, their return was always going to be a challenging affair, taking on top-of-the-table Albury Hotspurs at home.

Despite falling 1-5 to the Spurs, senior co-coach Tom Scott said there were significant steps being taken.

“As we have been unable to play a game for five weeks, we felt we were able to take multiple positives out of the game,” he said.

“Hotspurs demonstrated PLAYMAKER: A brilliant cross from Lily why they’re the leading team in Notarianni allowed Maddy Sandow and the competition this year with Savoy to deny ladder leaders Hotspurs a clean sheet.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt shots on goal in the first half.

“We were able to breakthrough their defensive line at this and were unlucky not to be able to score a goal in the first half.

“We started the second half with the intent of controlling the ball more and limit their attack.

“We created a lot of chances to score, a highlight was Georgia [Mahoney] coming close to a miraculous bicycle kick.

“Lily [Notarianni] was able to expose their left side of defence to cross a pass to back post, which was converted by Maddy [Sandow].”

Myrtleford has the chance to boost themselves up the ladder this weekend, taking on bottom-of-the-pack United.

Last time they met, it was a 3-0 result to Savoy.

The senior match commenced at Albury’s Jelbart Park from 11.20am this Sunday.

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Bright bounce over Roos to set up Greta blockbuster ANOTHER huge score on their home turf has helped Bright’s tabletopping senior football side to their 10th win of the season against King Valley last Saturday.

A whopping 33 goals were shared between the two teams at a venue that can typically produce low scores at this time of year, but the Mountain Men had no issues keeping the goal umpires busy with 11 individual goalkickers in their 24.20 (164) to 9.4 (58) victory.

Inaccuracy plagued the home side in the first two quarters to delay the seemingly inevitable result as the goals were peppered without a lot of return of investment, but it did little to stop the dominance in territory and possession.

The half-time margin of 42 points was underwhelming in the eyes of Bright fans, but King Valley stayed in the hunt with three goals in the second and third quarters, and were also assisted by their efficiency in front of goals at their end.

An avalanche of 15 second-half goals broke the dam wall as the Roos were unable to withhold Bright.

Harry Jamieson led the way with four goals, while Rodrigo Arguello, Cy Banks, Cooper Thomason and Wayland Wales all added three majors each.

Josh Hudghton kicked a goal in his first senior game for the club

SURE SHOT: Emily Nightingale maintains her lead on the A grade goal shooting charts after scoring 42 goals against King Valley. and was named amongst the best players alongside Wales, Jamieson and Joe Gray.

Bright coach Michael Quirk was satisfied with his team’s performance.

“Every game, we endeavour to start well like every other team in the competition,” Quirk said.

“We got plenty of forward entries but were inaccurate in front of goal which was frustrating, but in the second half we appeared more composed with shots on goal.”

The percentage-boosting triumph

sets the team up well in pursuit of their second consecutive win against Greta for the season after knocking off their more fancied opponents in the opening round way back in March.

A win for Bright against the Blues, to be held at Pioneer Park this Saturday, could potentially see them seal a top two spot after Milawa’s unexpected loss to Whorouly over the weekend.

As both teams start to regain some of their key players from injury, this promises to be one of the best matches of a season that has already given so much.

Meanwhile, Bright’s A grade netball side have returned to the winner’s list after a dominant performance against King Valley on their way to a much-needed 21-goal win.

Star shooter Emily Nightingale (42 goals) contributed most of Bright’s score in what was otherwise an even team performance as they registered a total of 53 to the Roos’ 32.

A dangerous Greta will be Bright’s next opponent, who most recently stunned contender Goorambat with a 28-all draw.

If sixth-placed Bright can grab the premiership points this Saturday afternoon, and Bonnie Doon fall to Tarrawingee, they will move into fifth position on an ultra-competitive Ovens and King league ladder.

HITOUT: Kieren Jamieson goes to work in the ruck. PHOTOS: Amy Sholl

A roar for the ages ■ From back page

FORWARD ENTRY: Declan Hoy-Maroney swings around on his right and launches the Lions inside 50.

REBOUND PLAY: Sally Wood brings Whorouly back down the court.

GOLDEN BOOT: Michael Newton moved to the top of the league goal kicking charts with a bag of 10 against Milawa.

PHOTOS: Nathan de Vries

GO AGAIN: Bec Allen restarts the Lions from the centre pass.

Newton starred with 10 goals, but it was a dominant performance from Abe Ankers, Joel Bihun and Max Scott which helped the Lions over the line across half back and through the middle.

“It was a focus of our going into the game, we wanted to be really physical at the contest, that was probably one of the most pleasing things to come out of the game, the willingness to compete across the board,” Newton said.

“Joel Bihun, [Matt] Vescio, putting their bodies in, thrown into situations where there was going to be a contest, so it was really good to see that.

“It’s not just the two of them, I think across the board we were much more physical than what they were, it felt like we wanted to win the footy more than what they did, that was very pleasing.”

The Lions are now a game clear in sixth, setting up an eight-point match with seventh-placed North Wangaratta this weekend, while Milawa slips to third.

It was just as fiery a contest on the netball court, which saw Milawa and Whorouly face off in A grade netball for the first time since their 45-45 draw in round five.

In a startlingly similar match the second time around, Whorouly came up one goal short, 42-43.

The Demons led by as much as 10 goals at half-time, but a strong third term fightback from the Lions saw them just six behind heading into the final 15 minutes.

Whorouly fought tooth and nail, bringing the game back to an almost-even scoreline, but time wasn’t on their side.

The Lions slip to fourth on the A grade ladder, and will look to regain momentum this weekend when they take on the bottomof-the-table North Wangaratta this weekend.

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MATCH REVIEWS Murphy-Dale boots four on return from injury, Saints clobber Raiders by 74 points ROUND

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MISTER CONSISTENT: SIMON CURTIS SPRINTS AFTER A LOOSE BALL IN THE SAINTS MASSIVE WIN OVER WODONGA RAIDERS.

By NATHAN DE VRIES MYRTLEFORD opened up a one-game buffer inside the top five on the senior ladder after hammering a struggling Wodonga Raiders 19.7 (121) to 7.5 (47).

A tense opening term gave way to a more free-flowing second term, which saw the Saints hammer on seven goals straight to Raiders’ single major to open up a 35-point lead by the half.

From there, Myrtleford was able to control the flow of the game and were never in doubt.

Defensively, the Saints were on song, only conceding three goals through the second half, while the forwards went to work, kicking Myrtleford’s joint-highest total this season.

Coach Craig Millar said it was a comprehensive performance from his charges.

“By the midpoint of the first quarter, they were a couple of goals up, but we were disciplined enough to draw

level at quarter time, and we made it hard for them to score,” he said.

“I felt like after the midpoint of the first quarter, we were able to score when we had our opportunities to score, but more importantly defend and make it really hard for them to score – it allowed us to build scoreboard pressure and before you know it the result got out to what it did.

“We had some really good consistent individual performances, it was such a different looking team to what it was last week, and those players that came back in were welcome additions and had a huge impact.”

Riley Smith (25 hitouts, 17 disposals), Jaxon East (30 disposals) and Simon Curtis (26 disposals) continued their incredible run of form, while Lachlan Murphy-Dale booted four goals in his first match since round two, when he sustained a broken jaw.

“The one thing we know is he kicks goals, he’s averaged

HE’S BACK: Lachlan Murphy-Dale took to BOOMING KICK: Riley Smith launches the the field for the first time since round two, Saints into their forward half.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt finishing with four goals. two or three goals in most games his whole career,” Millar said of Murphy-Dale.

“He does bring the ability to score, he just adds a different dimension and layer to

your front half of the ground.

“While he was a bit fumbly at times after not playing for eight weeks, once the second half came along I think that’s when he was the most dangerous.”

The Saints meet Lavington this weekend in what will be one of the biggest matches of the season for the tricolours.

The Panthers hammered Myrtleford when they last

met in round two, and Millar said Lavington would be a tough opponent to handle.

“They’ve the form team in the competition at the moment – I know Rovers are sitting on top of the ladder, but in terms of form and how they’ve been playing, Lavington are in outstanding form,” he said.

“It’s going to take our very best to be competitive with them after we were really disappointed in the way we played them in round two.

“It’s going to be a tough game, but we look forward to the challenge of playing the best team knowing we’re starting to hit a bit of good form ourselves.”

In other matches from the weekend, the reserves cruised to a 122-point win, 24.10 (154) to 5.2 (32), while the thirds picked up their first win of the season in a thriller, 9.5 (59) to 8.10 (58).

The Saints head to the Lavington Sports Ground to take on the Panthers this Saturday, 28 June.

Saints fall in highscoring affair

DEFENCE: Niamh Thorn and Taylah Cartwright put the pressure on Wodonga Raiders’ shooters.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt

FORWARD PASS: Emma Sharp (right) bounces the ball to Taylah Reidy in the circle.

A DOMINANT first quarter from the visiting Wodonga Raiders sunk Myrtleford in their round 10 A grade match, going down 42-63.

Raiders came out of the blocks swinging, putting up 19 goals to Myrtleford’s eight in the first quarter, with the Saints unable to keep up with their rapid ball movement and strong intercept game.

Myrtleford responded in the second, but were still behind by 15 goals at the half-time break, and by 18 at the final change of ends.

While the Saints fought valiantly for the entire match, the Raiders were able to string together consistent goals to heap the scoreboard pressure on the home side.

Jorja Reidy was solid in defence, while Taylah Reidy managed 37 goals at an accuracy of 82.22 per cent.

Myrtleford now sit seventh overall on the A grade ladder, six points out from finals contention.

In other grades, the C graders got up 43-28, while B grade (30-42), under 17s (25-47), and under 15s (36-59) all suffered losses.

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Collingwood Fremantle Gold Coast Hawthorn Port Adelaide Adelaide Western Bulldogs

Last week: 4

TOTAL: 91

Collingwood Fremantle Gold Coast Hawthorn Port Adelaide Adelaide Western Bulldogs

Last week: 4

www.nlgsolicitors.com.au

TOTAL: 87

FRIDAY JUNE 27 Sydney vs. W Bulldogs (S.C.G.)

SATURDAY JUNE 28 Gold Coast vs. Melbourne (People First Stadium)

Collingwood Fremantle Gold Coast Hawthorn Carlton Adelaide Western Bulldogs

Hawthorn vs. Nth Melbourne (UTAS Stadium)

Collingwood vs. West Coast (Marvel Stadium)

TIPSTER

Amanda Toner

Last week: 4

TIPSTER

Geoff Zach BELMORES

5752 1493 86 Standish St Myrtleford Rear Unit 4 4 Ireland St, Bright

5752 2874 97 Myrtle St Myrtleford

5752 2288 1-7 Albert St Myrtleford

TOTAL: 86

Last week: 4

TOTAL: 85

Collingwood Fremantle Gold Coast Hawthorn Carlton Adelaide Sydney

Elley Fraser

Last week: 4

Alanna McLees HALLIDAY SOLICITORS

Collingwood Fremantle Gold Coast Hawthorn Port Adelaide Adelaide Western Bulldogs

TIPSTER

TIPSTER

TONER & ASSOCIATES

TIPSTER

Last week: 4

TIPSTER

Jo Ross-Jackson

Helen Haines MP.............................91 Mark Ditcham ..................................91

JO ROSS-JACKSON HEARING CENTRE

5755 1307 20 Ireland St Bright

5752 2817 29 Clyde St Myrtleford

Collingwood Fremantle Gold Coast Hawthorn Port Adelaide Adelaide Western Bulldogs

Collingwood Fremantle Gold Coast North Melbourne Port Adelaide Adelaide Western Bulldogs

Last week: 4

(Optus Stadium)

ROUND 15

DICKENS REAL ESTATE

TOTAL: 82

Fremantle vs. St Kilda

After

0400 494 128

Last week: 4

(M.C.G.)

LEADERBOARD

FOUR PEAKS REAL ESTATE

TOTAL: 84

Richmond vs. Adelaide

TOTAL: 85

Collingwood Fremantle Gold Coast Hawthorn Port Adelaide Adelaide Western Bulldogs

Gerard Gray

SUNDAY JUNE 29

TOTAL: 82

Rebecca Healy ................................ 87 Amanda Toner.................................86 Alanna McLees ...............................85 Geoff Zach ........................................85

Collingwood Fremantle Gold Coast Hawthorn Port Adelaide Adelaide Western Bulldogs

Elley Fraser.......................................84 Gerard Gray ......................................82 Jo Ross-Jackson .............................82

TIPSTER

Cameron Alexander

TIPSTER

Steve Prince

TIPSTER

Paul Maskell

Cameron Alexander ..................... 79 Steve Prince..................................... 78

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OVENS VALLEY INSURANCE BROKERS

SPORTFIRST

5755 1944 107 Gavan St Bright

5752 1151 47 Clyde St Myrtleford 104 Gavan St Bright

5752 1023 69 Clyde St Myrtleford

www.brightfirstnational.com.au

www.ovib.com.au

Last week: 5

TOTAL: 79

Collingwood Fremantle Gold Coast Hawthorn Port Adelaide Adelaide Western Bulldogs

TIPSTER

Last week: 4

TOTAL: 78

Mark Knobel

TIPSTER

Brian Grenfell MYRTLEFORD HOTEL 0497 534 278 67 Standish St Myrtleford

Last week: 4

TOTAL: 74

ROUND 15

5752 1250 21 Clyde St Myrtleford

TOTAL: 72

Last week: 3

After

MYRTLEFORD NEWSXPRESS

Last week: 4

Mark Knobel..................................... 72

AFL LADDER

Collingwood St Kilda Melbourne North Melbourne Carlton Adelaide Western Bulldogs

TOTAL: 62

Paul Maskell......................................74

Collingwood..........................48 Brisbane Lions .....................42 Geelong ...................................40 Adelaide ..................................36 Hawthorn ...............................36 Fremantle ..............................36 GWS Giants ...........................36

Brian Grenfell ..................................62

W Bulldogs.............................32 Gold Coast .............................32 Carlton ....................................24 Sydney.....................................24 Port Adelaide........................24 Essendon................................24 Melbourne .............................20 St Kilda ....................................20 Nth Melbourne .....................18 Richmond................................12 West Coast ...............................4

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MURPHY-DALE MAGIC After sitting on the sidelines with a broken jaw since round two, Lachlan Murphy-Dale (left) made a stunning return to senior footy, racking up four goals and 21 disposals in the Saints’ 74-point win over Wodonga Raiders.  Story page 26.

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A roar for the ages Whorouly defeat old foe Milawa in senior footy for the first time in almost 20 years AN 18-year long drought was broken on Saturday at the Whorouly Recreation Reserve, when the senior Lions defeated Milawa for the first time since their premiership year in 2007.

After trailing by as much as six goals in the first quarter, Whorouly looked sunk, but a momentous fightback saw the Lions triumph 16.8 (104) to 13.11 (89).

BY NATHAN DE VRIES

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It was far from smooth sailing early, with Milawa slamming on the first four goals in quick succession, while Whorouly struggled to find the football.

The Lions’ mids worked their way back into the game, with the Demons

carrying a four-goal lead into the first break.

Whorouly’s physical pressure at the ball and cleanliness in front of goal saw them slam on 6.1 to trail by just two points by the half.

Milawa continued to fight, but momentum was swinging Whorouly’s way, with coach Michael Newton finding the ball inside forward 50 and kicking true.

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With a narrow nine-point lead heading into the final term, the Lions defensive structure held up, winning the fourth quarter 3.3 to 2.3 to bank the 15-point win.

Newton said it was incredible to get a win over a quality Milawa team for the first time in almost 20 years.

“I’ve played in grand finals, I’ve played in big games throughout my career, but that one’s right

up there with one of the better wins I’ve been a part of,” he said.

“Facing some adversity at the start – I think we were six goals down at one stage – but we came back and held on.

“It was a bit of a slow start, they jumped out of the blocks pretty well and had four goals on the board in the first five minutes, and we’d had two kicks and both

of them were smothered.

“After having a couple of weeks off, I think we were just asleep at the wheel a little bit.

“For the rest of the game, the boys stuck to it, stuck to the process and played the structures a lot better.

“The boys are really showing some good signs about the way we want to go about it.”

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