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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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RED HOT RODEO Over 4000 people attended the Merrijig Rodeo last Saturday, with the crowd growing as the night progressed.  Story page 5 PHOTO: Trinity Knight

March madness

IT was all happening in Mansfield Shire over the Labour Day long weekend, the township alive with a variety of events.

After the record crowds at the inaugural Outdoor Hunting and Fishing expo last weekend, High Street was again teeming with people on Saturday morning.

Devonshire tea and a bag of books proved to be a winning combination to kickstart the weekend, with volunteers at St John’s kept

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busy with their book sale fundraising efforts.

The crowds then enjoyed the activities and products on offer at the Mansfield Pottery Festival.

All varieties of potters assembled, showcasing the diversity and beauty that the art form had to offer while

local businesses served coffee, food and opened their doors to everyone.

Visitors young and old admired the earrings, mugs, pots and artwork for sale.

The festival followed a full house at the Masonic Lodge on Friday night with 120 guests in attendance for the opening night of the Poets of Pottery Exhibition and the presentation of the inaugural Poets of Pottery

award, which was won by Kym Stubbs.

Up the road at the showgrounds, the Cobber Stock Dog Spectacular showcased the best and brightest dogs and their trainers vying to top the competition.

The Spectacular provided a fantastic opportunity for spectators to watch the very best work dogs in the country competing for top honours

in a new format this year.

The Cobber Supreme Stock Dog Challenge (SSD) was designed to showcase the skills of dogs and handlers over three different courses including both sheep and cattle.

As the sun set crowds descended on the 48th Merrijig Rodeo to watch riders battle it out on the back of bulls and horses.

A crowd of over 4000 attended McCormack Park,

from when gates opened around midday.

Merrijig Rodeo and Sports Association Secretary Donna Howton said that despite of the warm weather, the event was fantastic.

“I actually think it was one of our best ever rodeos,” Ms Howton said.

“Last year was record breaking in terms of crowd numbers, but this year everything ran smoothly.”

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Don’t dump on our op shops

By LYNN ELDER THE illegal dumping of goods not fit for purpose at our local op shops continues be a huge problem, especially the financial burden and the impact on volunteers.

“Think before you donate,” is the plea from Rosehaven shop manager, Cathie Smith.

Frustrated with this ongoing issue, Ms Smith took to social media using the Mansfield Community Notice Board last month to voice her concerns.

“While it is wonderful that people like to donate their excess goods to the Rosehaven shop, Vinnies, Uniting Church and CWA op shops in Mansfield, it is incredibly disappointing that a percentage of people use us all as a dumping ground for their rubbish,” said Ms Smith.

“Op shops have come a long way since they were predominantly frequented by people who could only afford to shop in them.”

“Nowadays a lot of people who follow the re use, recycle, re love philosophy, use op shops as their first port of call when looking for a new (to them) outfit.”

The Rosehaven shop which prides itself on quality items needs donated clothing to be fit for purpose

according to its manager.

“If the goods that you want rid of are dirty, holey, and smelly or the elastic has gone, the zip is broken or buttons are missing, do not dump on us,” said Ms Smith.

One problem area she identified was the dumping of several bags (up to 15 bags in some cases) from “deceased estates” where people just “bundle everything up” and leave it outside the shop.

This creates a lot of extra work for volunteers and there are the added issues of handling unhygienic and dirty items.

“It is an ongoing issue,” said Uniting Church Op Shop manager Peta Boede.

“When the door is closed, stuff is dumped at the front and back door.

“We can’t say no, if we are not here.”

The manager spoke of donated items being broken and not working among the after hours’ deposit of useless rubbish.

Meanwhile down High Street, further dumping is occurring outside the CWA (Country Women’s Association) Hall, causing headaches for its op shop volunteers.

“It is a chronic issue,” said Mansfield CWA’s president Sonia Lewis, who described it as illegal dumping, and

CLEAR MESSAGE: This sign outside the St Vinnies Op shop in Mansfield says dumping is prohibited.

PHOTO: Lynn Elder as a widespread problem across state borders and over several years.

“The CWA is appreciative and grateful for the donations from the majority of people.

“But we end up with bags of filthy, not saleable goods, we have to dispose of at our cost.”

The CWA has recently paid for two rubbish skips to deal with the afterhours dumped donations, which

means “less money for the community”.

Ms Lewis said the CWA shop does not have the capacity to deal with furniture or electrical items left outside.

“We do not have a tag and test facility, which can cost from $5 to $10 per item,” she said.

“The op shop is a small part of what we do but it helps to support families and children in need.”

The CWA provides a rack of free seasonal clothing and books on its front entrance for anyone to take who is struggling financially at any time of day or night.

If security cameras were installed to catch those who are dumping rubbish, it would possibly discourage those people in need accessing the items left out by the CWA, according to Ms Lewis.

The dumping of goods also causes problems with

access to the hall’s entry via the steps and mobility access ramp.

“It is disheartening for the ladies who volunteer before they can do anything else, they have to drag it in,” she said.

Mansfield Shire Council offered their thoughts on the matter.

“We have a strong spirit of community generosity in Mansfield Shire and I’m sure people think they’re doing the right thing by donating their clothes, toys and other household items”, said Mayor Cr Steve Rabie.

“However, leaving them outside the donation bin at charity stores is actually causing significant issues for these organisations.

“It is not the act of kindness people may think it is.

“This is actually considered illegal dumping and is a serious issue.

“Council officers can issue large fines for illegal dumping of up to almost a thousand dollars.”

All the op shops reported associated costs or time and effort to remove dumped rubbish from their premises.

Donors are encouraged to drop off goods during opening hours or make other arrangements; it is also worth making a call to the individual shops to see if they can accept your goods.

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Mansfield medic wins award

BY SHAUN McMAHON

LOCAL AMBO MANSFIELD paramedic Jason JASON Learmonth was among the winners at the recent annual WorkLEARMONTH Safe Awards, bringing home the Health and Safety Representative of the Year Award.

RECOGNISED In announcing his win, WorkSafe said Jason had demonstratFOR UPLIFT ed great dedication in creating a safe working environment as Mansfield branch HSR and a IN STAFFING Hume region representative on the state OHS committee.

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DILIGENT AND COMMITTED: Mansfield paramedic Jason Learmonth won Health and Safety Representative of the Year at the recent WorkSafe awards, recognition for his efforts to increase staffing and safety.

PHOTO: Supplied for the rollback and that occurred and I think as paramedics and first responders we’re all safer because of that.”

Jason’s hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed by his colleagues.

“I can’t actually imagine a more diligent and committed HSR than Jason,” said his colleague, Laura.

“The work that he’s done has the potential to impact the organisation as a whole.

“We have significantly more staff, we have a roster that’s much more matched to our caseload and we’re now better able to respond to the community in a safe and effective way.”

“We’re incredibly lucky to

have him as a member of the Mansfield branch.”

Rob Heaslip, Area Manager for the Hume region, said Jason’s advocacy for his working group was noticeable.

“Sometimes they might be issues that we’re not even aware of,” said Rob. “It means that often he’ll be able to bring things to our attention before they may actually occur.

“He’s quite collaborative and reasonable in terms of making sure that we can agree on something that’s achievable and that can work sometimes within the restrictions that our organisation may have without

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actually compromising safety.”

Jason, whose DWG (designated working group) is Mansfield, Mount Buller and Woods Point ambulance stations, said he started off as a deputy, then became an HSR over a couple of tenures over seven years.

“An HSR has ultimately great supports,” said Jason.

“I’ve certainly utilised the Victorian Ambulance Union to help me.

“The employees themselves are a great support.

“All you can do is be a good HSR, represent your workers as well, and hopefully some of the workers that you look after in that role will want to step up one day and do the role themselves.”

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that I achieved bringing fatigue to the spotlight here at Mansfield and in turn the uplift to the roster and the staffing levels,” said Jason.

“Eventually there was a successful and favourable outcome.

“It’s been better for the community and it’s been better for us with workload and inevitably psychological health.”

Jason lodged a PIN (provisional improvement notice), upheld by WorkSafe, over driver fatigue due to working an oncall roster in a rural area with significant transport times that led to crews being rostered for eight days continuously.

Ambulance Victoria challenged the PIN and when it was taken to VCAT, the employer increased staffing at the branch taking it from nine to 23, enabling the branch to be staffed 24/7.

“Because of COVID, paramedics who are specialists at emergency driving were removed from the ambulances,” said Jason.

“That seemed reasonable during COVID, but that never rolled back.

“And so that concerned me, but I was able to show some empirical data that showed preCOVID versus post-COVID the amount of driving incidents that had occurred and it had gone up by at least a third.

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Sun shines on second annual Potters Market THE sun was shining and the crowds were out in force on Saturday for the second annual Potters Market.

Weaving its way up the central median strip, over 60 potters across 47 stalls had their handiwork on display, with locals and visitors alike admiring the ceramics.

Returning to its Labour Day long weekend timeslot, the proven formula with its free kids clay play area along with demonstrations throughout the event, live music and great food, made for another hugely successful BURST OF COLOUR: Ceramic artist Lauren Bittner brought the sun shine to the market. market on Saturday.

SPECTACULAR: Cindy Mortyn admires Clarissa Leatham’s handiwork at the Potters Market on Saturday in the median strip.

SOMETHING FISHY: Amongst the mugs, bowls and vases on sale, were a selection of glorious goldfish by Benalla-based ceramacist Kym Stubbs.

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48th Merrijig Rodeo a red hot hit

By TRINITY KNIGHT LAST Saturday over 4000 people attended the 48th Merrijig Rodeo in hot conditions to watch some of the best riders in Australia compete on the back of bulls and horses.

Merrijig Rodeo and Sports Association Secretary Donna Howton said that despite the warm weather, the event was fantastic.

“I actually think it was one of our best ever rodeos,” Ms Howton said.

“Last year was record breaking in terms of crowd numbers, but this year everything ran smoothly.

“We’ve had really good feedback from people that were there and sponsors and I’m just really happy with the whole thing.”

There were a variety of food stalls, a licensed bar and side show entertainment for kids.

Profits from the event are given back to local community groups who volunteer and help run it.

These groups included the CFA, Scouts Mansfield and District, Girl Guides, Mansfield and District Equestrian Club, Bonnie Doon Football and Netball Club and many more.

FIRST RODEO: Alice Frawley, Sophie May and Mick Kennedy from Yarrawonga and Melbourne.

MERRIJIG RODEO 2024: Over 4000 people made their way down to Merrijig to watch bulls and horses.

SADDLE BRONC: Australia’s best riders showed off their skills in the Saddle Bronc event.

FANTASTIC DAY: Committee members Henry Radford and Donna Howton were overjoyed with how the day went.

PHOTOS: Trinity Knight

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

A trip to the dentist AN appointment at the dentist in Mansfield is very difficult due to a dire shortage of providers.

Dedicated health professionals here are overwhelmed at times due to high demand from residents and visitors.

With massive population growth planned, health services will be stretched further and must be upgraded.

Mary Parker, Mansfield

Each week the Mansfield Courier will endeavour to publish a photo taken by the community.

If you have an interesting photo and want it published, send it to edit.mcourier@nemedia.com.au with the subject “Through My Lens”.

Remember to include the date, location and the photographer’s name.

A new take on the duck hunting debate THERE is a whole other side to the duck hunting debate that is neither science nor ideology and seems to have been totally disregarded in the government’s recent announcement.

This relates to the serious issues that regional residents and landowners are forced to live with as a result of the shooting.

Some of these issues include trespass, theft of firewood, littering and contamination to what is often food producing land, dead and injured birds washing up that have to be then managed by landowners and the very loud and disturbing gunfire noise at all times of the day

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PHOTO: Anne Curran and night that scares animals and children, not to mention if you are working from home and trying to conduct a Zoom meeting.

Can you imagine for a minute trying to go about your daily business with this occurring in your backyard?

Regional Victorians have been ignored in this decision to continue the killing of native birdlife for recreation.

Regardless of many invitations no MP has bothered to visit these people to experience it for themselves.

If they did, they would be able to see the wonderful work landowners are doing for regeneration of the natural environment on their properties using their own money.

This is clear evidence that no, Minister Dimopoulos, you have not listened to regional people when making a decision that affects people’s livelihoods, safety, homes, recreation and peace for a quarter of the year.

Regional folks are now left feeling helpless, abandoned and unworthy.

It would appear the

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Letters under 250 words are preferred and we reserve the right to edit letters to fit in with space requirements. Nom de plumes will only be published at the editor’s discretion. Opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by the Courier.

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hypothetical decline in mental health of city-based union members, (who have a choice to move on to many other recreational activities) is more important than regional landowners who cannot simply pack up and move on.

All this at a time when we have a worsening mental health crisis in the bush for farmers dealing with everything from extreme weather events to price gouging.

Elizabeth McCann Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting Inc.

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MANSFIELD ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION (MACE) CALLS FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR BOARD POSITIONS

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MACE is a community-owned and managed incorporated association encompassing a ‘Learn Local Education’ provider; an Early Childhood Education and Care centre; a ‘Neighbourhood House’; and a Services Australia Agent.

MACE offers nationally-recognised, accredited courses to the local community through partnerships with other continuing education providers.

MACE is now seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to its Board.

Potential candidates with the following skills or expertise are required to complement the existing Board:

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r Adult education programs or policy r Current Vocation & Education Training (VET) knowledge r Family &/or children services r Risk Management r Legal r Information Technology The Board of MACE meets monthly in Mansfield and successful candidates will be expected to attend these meetings and participate in relevant subcommittee meetings.

MACE promotes and encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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If you have a strong interest in community involvement, please submit your written application, which will include a current CV and letter detailing experience to the President MACE Inc, 145 High Street, Mansfield VIC 3722 or via email to the Chief Executive Officer of MACE ceo@mace.vic.edu.au Applications will be received up to COB 22nd March 2024.

Further information regarding these positions can be obtained by contacting the President of MACE via 5775 2077.

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

CHAMPION: Former policewoman and keynote speaker Colleen Gwynne shared her story of working for better outcomes for children and youths.

PHOTOS: Lynn Elder

By LYNN ELDER MORE than 120 locals, including several men, were among the audience for this year’s International Women’s Day breakfast at the golf club hosted by the Women in the North East (WINE) network.

The breakfast was an opportunity to share in the inspirational journeys of four very different women to and celebrate the theme of “inspire inclusion”.

WINE committee member Samantha Leenen said the event was extremely successful.

“Feedback immediately afterwards was ‘beautiful’, ‘ran smoothly’ and ‘so inspired by the speakers’,” said Samantha.

Several attendees said they didn’t know about the background and achievements of the three Mansfield women, Deb Mims, Simone Reeves and Zainab Reyazee, who made up this year’s panel.

CAREER VOLUNTEER: Panelist Deb Mims spoke of her passion for volunteering in the community.

The keynote speaker, Colleen Gwynne, exemplified a woman who excelled in a male-dominated workplace as a high-ranking policewoman in the Northern Territory and later established

INTERNATIONAL: Zainab Reyazee talked about escaping from her homeland Afghanistan to Australia.

Australia’s first multi-agency child abuse task force.

Among her achievements, Colleen was at the forefront of the capture, trial, and conviction of Bradley Murdoch for the murder of Peter Fal-

conio and attempted abduction of Joanne Lees.

Later, she became the Children’s Commissioner in the Northern Territory, driven by concerns over child protection and youth justice.

Passionate about women and children’s rights, Colleen, a mother of five, drew from her personal experiences with family violence.

She pursued her childhood dream of joining the police force, finding solace in sports and coaching outside of work.

Colleen found more solace in Mansfield, where she dealt with trauma and received support from a friend, and joked about our café culture and how her friend knew everyone.

Zainab Reyazee, an Afghani refugee, shared her harrowing escape from the Taliban and her gratitude for Australia’s acceptance.

Leaving behind her busy life in Afghanistan, Zainab was forced to abandon her final year studies for a degree in child psychology and numerous sporting activities.

“Coming to Mansfield very good experience, we lost everything when we left,” said Zainab.

She has thrown herself into various community activities with her mother and younger sister, including being in the cast of “The Castle 2”, RAR (Rural Australians for Refugees) and working in food services at Bindaree nursing home.

Panelist Deb Mims, known as an “unsung hero,” has fostered over 50 children with her husband and is heavily involved in volunteer work.

In addition, Deb’s various volunteer activities include the CFA, Rosehaven, the tennis club, and, more recently, the Let’s Talk mental health group.

The final panelist, Simone Reeves, CEO of MASS, advocated passionately for inclusion and support for individuals with autism and their families.

She emphasised the importance of fairness and individualised support for children with autism, urging a holistic approach to leadership and work.

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Way Back Wednesday - a look back at what was making news 15 years ago this week.

MANSFIELD faces a shortage of doctors in the next 10 years if the town is unable to attract new GPs in the area.

While the situation in Mansfield has been described as “reasonable” for the time being, Mansfield District Hospital CEO Greg Wilder, said there was a need for more GPs. “We only have the bare minimum of doctors to service the hospital at the

moment,” he said.

“If we lost any we would be in trouble.”

Local medical practitioners have expressed concern that Mansfield has an ageing GP population with a number set to retire in the next five to 10 years.

In sport, Mansfield’s Red Devils have pulled off a unique sporting treble after finishing the 2003/04 under 13 cricket season as champions once again.

The Red Devils, like their footballing cousins the Brisbane Lions, have now won the league three times in a row – the feat made more amazing by the fact that in those three seasons they have lost just twice.

Coach Derek Smith, who has led the Devils each time, said he was proud of his side’s efforts.

He put the success down to the boy’s enthusiasm and commitment to training.

DOCTORS ON THE DIVE: Local medical practitioners have expressed their concern that Mansfield has an ageing population with a number of doctors set to retire in the next five to 10 years.

KEEPING A WINNING HABIT: Mansfield’s Red Devils have finished the 2003/04 under 13 cricket season as champions for the third time in a row.

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Full details on the following matters can be found under 'Public Notices' in the Classified section of this week’s Mansfield Courier.

Notice of an Application for a Planning Permit located at Lot 61A McCormacks Road, Merrijig 3723

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Consultation sessions will be held in the Council Chambers at 33 Highett Street, Mansfield and online at the following times:

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To register for the sessions and for any enquiries, contact Council on (03) 5775 8555 or at council@mansfield.vic.gov.au.

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Highton Lane contract awarded COUNCIL recently awarded a $4.27 million contract to Alpine Civil for the construction of a redesigned Highton Lane.

The Highton Lane project is part of the IMPACT Route (Integrating Mansfield’s Productivity, Agricultural Communities and Tourism) that is funded with $9.8 million from the Australian Government’s Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program and Council’s approved allocation of $2.5 million, including $1.3m of development contributions.

“Highton Lane has been the subject of serious community concerns for a long time,” said Mayor Cr Steve Rabie.

“This project addresses issues with the road surface and shoulders, poor drainage, footpath obstructions, and the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.”

The project will alter singlelane sections to two lanes,

Buller service road

WORKS SET TO works to commence WORKS on the Mt Buller service road are set to COMMENCE IN APRIL begin on April 2.

Council said they will widen the road and provide AND WILL TAKE parallel parking on its southern side, closest to Mt Buller Road, to address limited parking along the road traffic flow issues, especially during peak snow 8-10 MONTHS and season.

IMPACT: Council recently awarded a $4.27 million contract to Alpine Civil for the construction of a redesigned Highton Lane. construct and widen footpaths, install kerb and channel along the road, and install stormwater infrastructure aimed at reducing flooding.

More than 25 residents attended two community consultation workshops with council.

“We take community consultation seriously and we have heard what will best suit the residents of Highton Lane,” said Cr Rabie.

“For example, the location of traffic calming outstand islands, which are found in parking lanes, were of partic-

ular concern to residents.

“As a result of this consultation, we have been able to change the location of these to suit the residents and make them more accessible for pedestrians.

“We’ve also changed the route of footpaths and altered the location of some driveway crossovers.

“The community consultation also resulted in savings on the shared footpath.

“Those funds were instead used to pave Highton Lane with asphalt.”

Council said some residents will have their driveway crossover impacted by the project.

The project will replace those crossovers like for like, with the option for residents to pay to upgrade at council’s contract price.

Works for the project may begin as early as April 2024 and are expected to take 8-10 months to complete.

If you have any queries regarding the works, contact council’s capital works team at council@mansfield.vic.gov.au or phone (03) 5775 8555.

Further works include:  Replacing the current road shoulder and unsealed parking area with sealed and marked parallel parking bays;  Drainage, new parking bays and adjacent area;  Line marking and signage;  Construction of a traffic island at the intersection with Timothy Lane for B-Double access;  Modifying the current traffic island at the intersection with Greenvale Lane for B-Double access;  Relocating letter boxes to a single point on the service road to free up space for parking;  Resealing Council said consultation with the affected businesses was conducted, and their feedback was incorporated into the final design.

The cost of the project is $437,070 ex GST which comes from council’s capital works budget.

Bells Civil Excavations was awarded the construction contract at the February 20 council meeting.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said council continues to listen to the community to create safer and user-friendly outcomes and thanked stakeholders for participating in the design process.

“We know that good access is important to our business community, and also to their customers trying to get errands done,” he said.

“Your feedback has helped us deliver important upgrades to this precinct in a way that works for users of the road and the area.

“We look forward to seeing this project hit the ground soon.”

Works are scheduled to start on April 2 and will continue for approximately eight weeks.

Council said they will provide further updates, including details of any impacts, closer to the starting date.

For any enquiries, contact council at capitalworks@ mansfield.vic.gov.au or on (03) 5775 8555.

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Community appeal launched for museum exhibition space CONSTRUCTION of the Mansfield Heritage Museum is well underway, with the historical society now concentrating its energies on vital fundraising for the exhibition space and display.

“We are launching a community appeal for the design and build of the display of the Mansfield Heritage Museum’s professional exhibition space,” said Mansfield Historical Society president Graeme Stoney AM. “When completed the stateof-the-art museum will be a wonderful attraction, encouraging visitors to the town to stay longer and therefore increase business opportunities.

“It will add an important cultural and educational resource for our local community showcasing indigenous and early settlement and the contribution of gold, timber, grazing and tourism to the prosperity of our district.

“The exhibits will comprise of an eclectic mix of objects and images, touch screens, audiovisual presentations and open displays, with the society looking to utilise emerging technology to enhance the exhibits and increase engagement.

“We are asking the community to help us realise this vision, with all donations tax deductible.”

And alongside calling for donations, the Mansfield Historical Society has a couple of dates that you need to mark in the

WORK HAS BEGUN: Aunty Bernadette Franklin, Aunty Angela ten Buuren, Mansfield Shire Council CEO Kirsten Alexander, with Mayor Steve Rabie, Independent federal member for Indi Dr Helen Haines, and Mansfield Historical Society president Graeme Stoney AM at the recent sod turning. calendar, with proceeds going towards the museum appeal.

This Thursday March 14, the society will be hosting Cobb and Co, a fundraising night at the Mansfield Golf Club, with five films accompanied by a two course dinner on the itinerary.

Filmed around Mansfield and district the collection of short films, will be presented by Jim Brown.

In 1983 and 1988, Mr Brown produced two award winning documentaries “Banjo’s Australia” and “Henry Lawson’s Australia” which were screened on the Ten network.

Both earned acclaim in Australia and overseas, and were broadcast on the BBC in the United Kingdom as well PBS in America.

This evening represents an amazing opportunity to watch

these rare films providing a snapshot of the region from a bygone era.

A month on from the film night on April 20, the Mansfield Historical Society is participating in the National Heritage Festival, presenting a heritage tour and talk “The Making of an Outlaw – Ned Kelly” with the event set to encompass various locations across the shire.

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Police prosecutors outlined the circumstances of the alleged offence, stating that on July 8, 2023, at approximately 11am the accused was driving along Chenery St, between Hunter St and Ailsa St, when a radar detected the vehicle travelling at 63 kmph in a 50 zone.

The accused was not intercepted and received a fine in the mail at a later date.

The accused said the fine was approximately $380, and while he agreed that he was speeding, explained that he was under the impression the zone was 60 not 50.

In explaining why he elected to come to court, the defendant conceded he made a mistake and wanted to request leniency.

The presiding magistrate explained the road rules are in place for safety.

“Someone’s injuries don’t change because you were unaware that it was 50 instead of 60,” she said.

The accused said he was from India, had been in Australia since March 2018, and worked in retail, roughly earning $25 per hour and working 20-24 hours per week.

The magistrate acknowledged the accused had pleaded guilty at an early stage, had no history, and she would consider placing him on an undertaking of good behaviour.

“I’m also going to impose a further condition that you make a donation to the court fund of $75,” added the magistrate.

“This fund money is audited and distributed to local charities.”

The magistrate ordered no conviction, explaining to the accused that if he complied with the order for six months, that would be the end of the matter, but if he breached the order, he would be resentenced.

“You won’t get this opportunity over and over again,” said the magistrate.

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Inaugural exhibition a crowdpleaser IT was a full house at the Masonic Lodge on Friday night with 120 guests in attendance for the opening night of the Poets of Pottery Exhibition and the presentation of the inaugural Poets of Pottery award.

The night was also a celebration of the Mansfield Pottery Festival with Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish MP tasked with the opening honours, commending the Mansfield and District Potters on the initiative and talking of her own love for pottery as a medium.

A total of 35 exhibiting artists had their work on display, with over 30 per cent of exhibitors coming from within the shire.

There was also strong representation from artists in the north east and even further afield, with Brisbane-based Kalyanii Holden submitting her ceramic sculpture ‘This is not my baby’ featuring a chanel

billed cuckoo and a pied currawong to the exhibition.

After receiving both state and national media coverage of the festival in 2023 appearing in The Good Weekend amongst other publications, this exposure coupled with an extensive social media campaign, saw a strong response by the pottery community to the call-out for exhibitors.

Karen Pirie, president of the MAD Potters was thrilled with the uptake and hopes it will continue to build each year, with the three day exhibition the start of a weekend full of pottery-based activities including the Saturday Potters Market and the Sunday workshops.

One artwork from the exhibition was chosen as the winner of the Poets of Pottery Award 2024, with Ms McLeish making the announcement at the opening event.

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LOCAL WORK: Exhibiting artists Margaret Pearse with her ceramic seed pods and Diana Kilford with her tea set.

Clarke and Liz Bannister with their deep knowledge of the arts industry, former Mansfield local Kym Stubbs was awarded the title, taking home a trophy and of course the ‘bragging rights’.

“The exhibition changed over the long weekend,” said Ms Pirie.

“As work was sold and taken away, new pieces were placed on display.”

Each artist exhibiting in the show was encouraged to submit multiple art works so

that as they sold a piece another of their creations was added to the exhibition.

“The goals was to create interest in return visits to the exhibition due to its changing nature,” said Karen.

“This inaugural event was a very exciting venture for MAD Potters and we hope that everybody enjoyed the diversity of this artform on display.”

CRITICAL ACCLAIM: Judge Liz Bannister with Kym Stubb’s winning piece.

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Expressions of interest for Three Faces art prize ARTS Mansfield joint coordinator Liz Bannister has commenced arrangements for the Three Faces portrait art prize 2024 and is looking forward to another exciting program for both the participants and the public.

In her absence at the end of the program, president Gill Belle will take over the reins bringing the event to an exciting conclusion.

Expressions of interest from adult and youth artists was published in the Courier on February 14 and these are due on April 12.

The applications will be considered by the committee and three artists from each category will be selected along with the ‘mystery subject’.

The two main events, the Reveal and the Unveiling, will be held again at the Delatite Hotel.

‘The Reveal,’ on Friday, May 3 involves a Cocktail Party when the artists and guests will be introduced to the mystery subject who has been selected from past Mansfield ‘Citizens or Senior Citizens of the Year’.

At this event the public also observe how an artist goes about starting a portrait with photographs and sketches in pencil or paint.

In 2022 Colleen Reynolds proved to be a very popular subject with Jenny Gibney’s winning portrait displaying a fanciful background of flora and fauna reflecting the subjects love of the environment.

The portrait along with previous winners all hang in the shire offices.

Arts Mansfield has again committed to support the youth artists with their endeavours by organising a day’s workshop where they will be mentored by a local artist in the ‘art of portraiture’ The second event, ‘The Unveiling’, is on Thursday, June 6 when the winning adult and youth portraits will be chosen jointly by the shire mayor Steve Rabie and Eric Nash, Director at the Benalla Art Gallery.

The winners of the three student categories will also be announced at this event

with awards being presented to the successful younger artists.

As in the past, this evening includes a dinner and a range of madcap games and activities to entertain the guests.

The total prize money of $3200 for the major awards will again be sponsored by Mansfield Shire Council and Liz Bannister has also secured funding from several other local sponsors to accommodate the running expenses.

On behalf of the committee she extends her gratitude to Williams Hunt Bett, The Rural Pool and Will and Margie Twycross.

Arts Mansfield is again looking forward to presenting a popular community event that celebrates the artistic talent abounding in our local community and we encourage a strong response to the request for expressions of interest applications.

Application forms are available in the Courier, online at www.artsmansfield. com and at The Produce Store.

TAKING OUT FIRST: Winner of the Adult section of the 2022 Three Faces Portrait Art Prize, Jenny Gibney with her painting of Collen Reynolds and judges, Cr James Tehan and Shepparton Art Gallery Senior Curator Shelley McSpedden.

TALENTED: Winner of the Youth Section of the 2022 Three Faces Portrait Art Prize Elsie Leatham with her winning digital artwork of Colleen Reynolds.

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New e-resource for library

YOUTH CENTRE OPEN: Gareth MacDonald, Emma Kay and Yasmin Azzopardi outside Mansfield’s Youth Centre which will hold an open day on March 16.

Youth Centre open day MANSFIELD Shire young people from the ages of 12-15 can now visit the Youth Centre located on Erril Street between 3:00pm to 5:30pm from Monday to Thursday.

There will be an open day on March 16 from 10am to 1pm.

Council’s coordinator of economic development youth, tourism and events, Gareth MacDonald, said pre-COVID programs held at the

Youth Centre have been reviewed and they are excited to provide a new structured program.

“Council is at the stage now of rebuilding the centre and just trying to let everyone know that we’re back and we’re open,” Mr MacDonald said.

“We’re changing the way it works and making a schedule with structured days.”

Youth program officer for disaster resilience, Emma Kay, said each day has different theme.

“Monday is a social day for youth to come down and play pool, Xbox, basketball and hang out,” she said.

“Tuesday night is dedicated to dungeons and dragons, which was a program held at the high school previously.

“Wednesday is fitness and mind-

fulness night, so it can be anything from yoga, cardio, hit, meditation, and local bushwalks.

“Thursday nights is games day, for people to come down and hang out and play ball games, cards and outdoor games while getting to interact with a few people.”

For further information contact youth.services@mansfield.vic.gov. au or call (03) 5775 8619.

MORE than a million audio books, eBooks, comics, manga, music, movies and TV series will be added to Mansfield Library’s digital collection with a new subscription to Hoopla Digital.

Members of Mansfield Library can instantly read, watch and listen on Hoopla, with access to each item for a period of seven days.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie encouraged the public to check out the new resource.

“The new library is a fabulous place to visit but, for when you don’t have the time or want to access something from your device, your library card is the key to a whole world of other resources,” said Cr Rabie.

Content can be streamed from a computer or a mobile device by downloading Hoopla digital for IOS or Android.

Along with popular entertainment titles Hoopla offers access to diverse content in more than 100 languages.

Hoopla also offers access to 152,000 tiles in ‘kids mode’ where children aged 12 and under can browse and borrow specially curated content.

Library memberships are free by signing up at hcln.vic.gov.au or visit the Library at 2 Collopy Street, Mansfield.

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Barwitian garden a perennial success

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THE first weekend of March saw local artist, Ralph Bristow invite the community into his world to explore his Barwitian Garden as part of the Open Gardens Victoria Open Garden Scheme.

A huge success with almost 1000 people attending, visitors came from as far afield as Queensland, Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Adelaide, greater South Australia and New South Wales, and right across Victoria to view his handiwork.

“With around 15,000 plants giving their best on the day, children and adults were having a ball getting lost and exploring,” said Ralph.

“I was humbled and energised by all who came.

“There were garden designers and architects, plant collectors, gardeners, landscapers and plant lovers across all ages.

“I spoke with a gorgeous couple; the husband told me he was 94 and was deeply touched by the garden with his wife completely full of beans and inspired with new ideas.

“It was also wonderful to be amongst some of my professional peers who were blown away by the garden.”

Ralph received extremely positive feedback on how the plants were arranged in regards to interesting combinations of texture, colour and foliage, with guests developing a deeper appreciation for the beauty of a wild perennial garden.

Many people stayed for hours exploring the three acres of garden and were taken by the depth, breadth, and scale

of the garden, with some saying they thought it among the best gardens in the country.

“It is important to me that as people move through the garden they can marvel at the plants up close and then look across an expanse of a 100 metres or so to a vista of plants from almost any angle,” said Ralph.

“The garden is arranged in a way that allows the eye to drift, drawing you further into the garden.

“Normally the garden is enjoyed by myself, my partner Nicky, our daughters Grace and Holly, and our friends.

“However when I’m working in the garden it’s usually just myself amongst it, with the insects, birds and wildlife.

“It was fabulous to have two days when it was full of people.

“Antique Perennials Nursery, which are based in Kinglake, operated a popup nursery over the weekend.

“They added a wonderful element to the weekend with visitors able to buy plants seen in the garden whilst also enjoying their knowledge and good humour.”

Ralph attributes the success of the weekend to his supportive family and friends, and the understanding of his neighbours.

“And a huge thank you to everyone at Open Gardens Victoria who made this event a reality,” he said.

“It really is a wonderful organisation of volunteers who are passionate about gardens, providing a platform to enable all types of gardens to be accessible to the public.”

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MUSIC ON STEEL: The band entertained residents at Beolite Village with a variety of songs and music styles.

PANS ON FIRE: The steel pan band played at Beolite Village on March 3 bringing the community together for a fun and social Sunday afternoon.

FEELING THE RYTHM: Residents at Beolite Village got their dancing shoes on while Pans on Fire delivered a wonderful performance.

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ON Sunday March 3 up to 60 residents, family and community members at the Beolite Village enjoyed a social afternoon entertained by Marysville steel band Pans on Fire alongside trio Scotch and Dry who played a mixture of calypso, celtic, latin, blues and classical music.

The band started in November 2009 as a Black Saturday bushfire recovery music therapy project made

up of around 15 people who were living in a temporary village in Marysville.

Pans on Fire play on four different types of steel pans; the soprano, double seconds and the baritone.

The band has travelled far and wide performing in Trinidad, Africa, Europe and locally in Marysville playing a variety of music styles.

In 2014 the band completed a seven day concert tour of France and will be returning again soon.

Chris Wilson organised the event and has been a resident at Beolite Village since 2012.

He is passionate about local music having coordinated the Bonnie Doon music festival for four years from 2014 to 2018 and recently Bonnie Doon’s High Country Halls music festival.

“What I’ve been trying to do the last couple of years after COVID is provide entertainment on a Sunday for residents on a quarter-

ly basis,” Chris said.

“Previously, I’ve brought in local performers like Marty Jones and there were a number of them who would come in and sing a few songs for all the oldies.

“We’d try and drag a couple of them up to have a dance and then they’d play all the old songs and everyone would have a good sing along.”

Chris first watched Pans of Fire perform at the Bonnie Doon music festival in 2015 and was impressed

with the diverse and unique style of music.

“For this Sunday event, I thought I’d try something a bit different and they were wonderful,” Chris said.

The performance went for 90 minutes and they played a variety of songs ranging from Amazing Grace to The Can-can with Scotch and Dry, who are also members of the main band, breaking up the performance for 30 minutes with David Alleway playing the harp, Diane Gay-

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At the end there was a presentation of the origin, history and fabrication process of the steel drums.

At the next Sunday event Chris plans to bring in a traditional jazz band.

“I just wish more young people would have a listen to that type of music, because it really gets the foot tapping,” he said.

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Tom delivers positive message

By LYNN ELDER WHILE in town for his latest tour, Tom Curtain, country musician, horseman, dog trainer, and ambassador for Dolly’s Dream shared his positive message about standing up to bullies and following your dreams at two Mansfield schools.

Arriving in Mansfield earlier in the week, Tom visited Mansfield Primary School and then St Mary’s Primary School, on Wednesday February 28 before his show at the showgrounds before a crowd of 600 on the Friday night.

Spreading the word about the work of Dolly’s Dream is a cause close to Tom’s heart and one with a personal connection.

Dolly’s Dream, a wellrecognised organisation in memory of Amy Dolly Everett, is committed to raising awareness about the serious issue of bullying and its dev-

astating effects on students and their families.

Tom knows Dolly’s family who are also from Katherine, where his outback show is based and where her sister also worked for Tom. After Dolly took her life at only 14 years of age due to bullying, Tom wrote the song “Speak Up!” to encourage discussion with school age students and urge them to speak up, be kind and look out for one another.

Tom fronted large assemblies of school children at Mansfield PS and St Mary’s sharing his own experiences and music.

He encourages audience participation which includes singing along, dancing and some unusual moves such as the worm and the slug.

Each school is urged to be the loudest audience so far.

Tom’s playlist included “Billy Don’t Like No Hip Hop”, “Eeyore” and “Speak Up”, a song with an anti-bullying message with plenty of

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noise from the audience.

“Fifteen years ago people said you can’t write songs or sing or play guitar Tom, but I kept practicing,” he told students at Mansfield PS. “I just kept going.

“I wanted to go to Tamworth and win a Golden Guitar.”

Tom is now a multiple Golden Guitar winner.

“If you really believe in yourself you can be or do anything,” he said.

The Curtain call is now moving onto other regional areas in southern Victoria and South Australia, before arriving back in Katherine in time for the tourist season up north.

Dolly’s Dream in partnership with Kids Helpline provides a free 24 hour seven days per week support service available for children and adults.

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DO IT FOR DOLLY: Using his music to share a positive message, Tom Curtain, entertained the Mansfield Primary School students. Pictured with acting principal Nicole Salmon (from left), Edie Gardner, Lara Seaton, Tom Curtain, Levi McCoombe and Harry Buscombe.

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FATHER & SON: A family friendly event the Tour de Trail attracts several families with a shorter route available.

Tour de Trail delivers a ride for fun and fitness MORE than 100 cyclists of various ages and abilities enjoyed a bike ride under a clear blue sky and perfect conditions along the Great Victorian Rail Trail (GVRT) on Sunday March 3.

With Tour de Trail gaining in popularity, a large percentage of riders came from many parts of Victoria to experience this community event that provides a safe, car-free environment.

Nine women from the Melbourne based ’Ladies Back on Your Bike’ cycling group made a weekend of cycling along the rail trail culminating in Tour de Trail at Mansfield.

Organised by the ‘Friends of the Great Victorian Rail Trail’, this noncompetitive, out-and-back ride offered the choice of two destinations: Maindample or Bonnie Doon with a coffee van located at both

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Native bats take on insect control THE Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority is celebrating birds and bats in 2024 with the ‘Year of the Wing’ community awareness campaign.

This month, microbats are featured.

As the only mammals capable of sustained flight, tiny microbats and the larger megabats known as flying foxes, are amazing mammals of the air.

Goulburn Broken CMA Project Officer, Janice Mentiplay-Smith, said the fast and furious microbats dart through the night sky, leaving their roosts at dusk to pursue their insect-based dinner.

“In a single night microbats can eat at least one third of their body weight and mosquitoes feature strongly on the menu,” Ms MentiplaySmith said.

“Multiply this by many, many thousands of microbats and it’s not difficult to see how these tiny flying mammals provide a valu-

LOCAL SPECIES: Goulds Longeared Bat. PHOTOS: William Terry able pest control service.”

There are 12 species of microbat that call the Goulburn Broken catchment’s Grey Box Grassy Woodlands home.

Microbats are placental mammals and not marsupials meaning they don’t have a pouch and give birth to fully developed young.

There are more than 60 species of microbat in Australia.

Microbat babies are called pups and are born in late spring and feed upon their mother’s milk until midsummer.

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size of their mother; the equivalent of a human giving birth to an approximately 20-kilogram baby.

“These tiny mammals weigh between three to 150 grams, depending on the species,” Ms MentiplaySmith said.

“All microbats use echolocation ‘pulses’ to locate and gauge the distance between themselves and other objects, including prey.

“They emit a sound and listen for it as it bounces back.

“The time taken for the pulse to return indicates the location of the object.

FLYING MAMMALS: Lesser Long-eared Bat.

“Normally a microbat emits about 10 pulses per second.

“When an insect is detected these increase to more than 100 pulses per second.

“During summer and autumn when insects are plentiful, microbats fatten up in readiness for winter.

“Once the nights become cooler and insects disappear, microbats lower their body temperature and enter a torpor, a form of shortterm ‘hibernation’ and survive off their stored fat until spring.

“If you know the location of microbats settled into

their torpor over winter, be careful not to disturb them.

Emerging from torpor too soon subjects them to predation and forces them to draw upon valuable fat reserves.

“If disturbed too many times they will deplete their stored energy and will not survive until spring.”

Microbats roost in tree hollows, behind pieces of bark and in caves.

Dead trees are vitally important for microbats as they contain plenty of roosting places.

Even small dead trees of just 20cm in diameter are extremely valuable.

Fowles Wine goes batty for biodiversity FROM its ground-breaking research to self-sufficient ecosystems and awardwinning wines, Fowles Wine in Avenel has always operated with a simple philosophy at heart: “to farm in nature’s image”.

Owner of Fowles Wine Matt Fowles said the boutique Strathbogie Ranges winery is always looking at ways they can work with the power of nature to support their winemaking and its environment.

With that in mind, the winery’s latest project is investigating the value of some of Fowles’ smallest inhabitants – the microbats that call the winery home.

The winery has partnered with the University of New England (UNE) for a groundbreaking study of insect-eating micro-bats as vineyard pest control, which could ultimately save Australia’s wine industry $50 million per annum.

The joint study is investigating whether the microbats are consuming pests in the vineyard at the same rate as in cotton farms, with the potential to increase the use of natural resources in the broader wine industry.

“Every day, the bats can consume 30 to 100 per cent of their body mass,” said Matt “A colony of 100 bats, weighing 10 grams each, could remove up to one kilo of insects every night.

“There are 16 species of

insect-eating bats in Victoria, including four endangered species, but we don’t know how many of them are living and foraging in the vineyards. “What we do know is that where the bats populate and can echolocate is where the vines and fruit thrive most.”

Dr Heidi Kolkert and Dr Zenon Czenze from UNE have installed sound recording devices in the Fowles vineyards to better understand the different bat species living there, their insect feeding habits, and the role they play to maintain biodiversity in the local ecosystem.

“In the first year of the ‘Bats and Wine’ initiative our preliminary results suggest that bats play a vital role in controlling agricultural pests within NSW vineyard ecosystems,” Dr Czenze said.

“This current project with Fowles represents a leap forward - the most comprehensive study yet - aimed at unravelling bat diversity and their ecosystem contributions within vineyards.”

Along with the ‘Bats and Wine’ initiative, the researchers also completed a fauna survey for a more holistic understanding of wildlife at Fowles Wine and the greater region.

In another initiative aimed at harnessing the power of nature, Fowles has also partnered with Euroa Arboretum to establish insectariums – which double

Do all you can to keep this precious resource on your property.

The lack of tree hollows in the landscape mean microbats need to roost in cracks in fenceposts, storm water pipes, culverts and within house and shed roofs and walls. Microbats will also roost in nest boxes.

Visit ausbats.org.au for information on how to build and install a bat box.

You can read more about microbats in ‘The Mammal Book’, a 58-page booklet featuring beautiful photographs and informative text.

To view a copy, visit the website The Mammal Book - GB CMA - Goulburn Broken CMA Throughout March, April and May, various Bat Nights are held by the Australasian Bat Society at various locations.

Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about the marvelous world of microbats.

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ECOSYSTEM: A ground-breaking study of insecteating micro-bats as vineyard pest control is being conducted at Fowles Wines at Avenel.

BAT MAN: Owner of Fowles Wine Matt Fowles farms in harmony with the natural surounds. as ‘seed orchards’ – comprising diverse native flowering shrubs and trees across their vineyards and farmland.

“The insectariums are planted to attract diverse predator and pollinator insect life, adding diversity of native plants in and around the vines and ensuring a natural balance,” Matt explained.

“The insectariums will also allow the Euroa Arboretum to collect seed to ensure they can regenerate native plant life on the property, or further afield, which is vital in regional Victoria where bushfires are a large threat to many plant species.

“In addition, the insec-

tariums provide shelter and nesting space for birds and provide stepping stones for wildlife movement.

“We are literally inviting insects into our vineyard, which is the very different to traditional practices for growing vines.

“We are encouraging the natural occurrences that mother nature provides.”

Fowles has also welcomed beehives to its vineyards where the bees can work their magic on the vines and cover crops, helping ensure the vines can thrive and produce the grapes that enhance the flavour in every glass.

Matt said the Fowles team

prides itself on understanding the habitat needs of wildlife and how we might work with them.

“At the end of the day, nature always wins, so why fight against it when you can work with it,” he said.

“There is a purpose for everything that our environment provides.

“The different species of grass that grow beneath our vines provide sun protection to the soil, the moths are food for the bats, the bees pollinate our local flora,” Matt said.

“The human eye likes repetition and order, which is part of the reason we traditionally try to maintain our

surrounding environment.

“At Fowles we work with the chaos that naturally arises and mirrors the likes of our Australian bush.

“This helps to create a balanced farming system.

“We also strive to repurpose and utilise what is available on the property – this is what makes Fowles so unique.

“From using the restaurant food waste to feed the farm life, to composting the skins from the winery, and collecting run-off water for the dams, which is then cycled back into the vineyard.

“We even use the honey from the bees to bring sweetness to our kitchen.”

The vineyard’s latest range of wines – Fieldsong – continues to embody this commitment to working hand in hand with nature.

“The Fieldsong range of wines – featuring reds, whites and rosé – has a bright and fresh style that echoes our light touch approach in the vineyard and unleashes generous and complex aromatics,” Matt said.

“Our consumers know that every range and variety we produce is the result of what our land provides in the natural scheme of things, from Ladies who Shoot their Lunch to Ginger Prince.

“Our main priority is not yield, it’s about embracing the power of nature and surrendering to the chaos and seeing the incredible quality that it brings.”

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WHAT’S ON CALENDAR Regular Events:  CWA Monthly meetings: 3rd Sunday afternoon, 2pm each month.  CWA Craft Days: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 10am, 2nd Thursday 6pm and 4th Wednesday at 6pm, each month.  CWA Op shop open: most days from 10am.  Family History Group at Mansfield Library. 3pm every 4th Thursday of the month.  Grief and bereavement support group meets on the first Thursday of the month at Bob’s Shed, 82A Malcolm Street. All are welcome on a regular or casual basis and morning tea is provided. Ring 5775 3161 for more information.  High Country Poets meet at the Mansfield Library on the 3rd Friday of the month at 1:30 pm. Members of the public all welcome to come and listen / or share their poetic ramblings.  Justice of the Peace Services – Every Thursday, Mansfield Police Station.

10am to 1pm for witnessing and signing of documents.  Lima South Old Time Dance: At Lima South Hall the second Sunday of each month between 1pm and 5pm. Entry $10. Music provided by The Ramblers.

Please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share. All welcome. Contact: 0425868277.  Mansfield Croquet Club – Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9am till 12 noon, Lord‘s Reserve, Cnr Victoria and Apollo Streets. Playing equipment available, $2 per session.  Monday Mingle – Every Monday – organised by the Bonnie Doon Community Centre – chat and make new friends – new theme each week. BYO ideas for activities – all ages and abilities  Mansfield support group for carers and people with special needs – morning coffee, third Tuesday of the month, 9.30am The Witches Brew  Men‘s Probus meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday for monthly meetings, and then activities/outings are held on the last Wednesday of each month – or as organised.  Ladies Probus meets every second Monday of each month at Delatite Hotel for meetings and 4th Monday for social or as organised.  Preschool storytime at Mansfield Library. Stories, songs and craft.

Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month 10.30am. Ph 5775 8621  Rotary meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the Delatite Hotel. 6.30 for a 7pm start.  Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) meet every fourth Monday of the month at 6pm at the Uniting Church Hall.  Scrabble Club for all levels meets at 10am every Wednesday at Mansfield Library. Ph 5775 8621  U3A meetings are held on 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 10am at the Library.

MARCH 15 -17 Mansfield Annual Campdraft, Mansfield Showgrounds

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March  MARCH 16 – Cycle Dindi, organised by the Rotary Clubs of Yea/Alexandra is a family friendly bike ride along Great Victorian Rail Trail with choice of three starting points. Riders converge on Cathkin for a BBQ lunch. For more details: https://www. trybooking.com/CMRGJ  MARCH 15 -17: Mansfield Annual Campdraft, Mansfield Showgrounds.

 MARCH 18: U3A Mansfield meeting at Mansfield Library (enter by back door). 10am morning tea before a 10:30 start. Libby Vasey will be showing film clips of a significant woman in her family. For membership enquiries please call Trish 0437 357 829  MARCH 22: The Bald Archy Prize, 101 High Street Mansfield.  MARCH 24: North East Skate Park Series (skate-scoot-bmx), Round 3 Mansfield Skate Park, 10.30am registration and warm-up, 11am competition begins.

 MARCH 29 - APRIL 7: Mansfield Easter Art Show, Masonic Lodge, Highett Street.

April  APRIL 13: Jamieson Autumn Festival, 11am to 5pm.  APRIL 26: Lake High - Great Victorian walk for autism, Great Victorian Rail Trail, fundraiser for Mansfield Autism Statewide Services, 15km and 30km.

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Jamieson Primary receives donation from Variety JAMIESON Primary School principal Sonja Kalbitzer, teachers and staff hosted a morning tea for members of the Variety Children’s Charity Club, parents and community residents on Friday March 8.

Over 35 4WD vehicles with 70 members, drivers and co-drivers, on the Variety 4WD Adventure arrived at 9:00am; they parked their decorated vehicles in the two vacant blocks of land opposite the school.

They enjoyed watching basket-ball games with the children on the basketball court, following a tour of the school.

A sumptuous morning tea was provided and served to the guests by school staff and local friends of the school helpers, prior to the presentation of a cheque to the school of $2408 to purchase a new basket-ball ring.

A raffle was held and a further $450 was raised to cover installation.

Following the event a further $3000 was transferred into Jamieson Primary School Bank Account, by the Variety 4WD Club Children’s Charity Club.

committee met on Saturday in the Jamieson Memorial Hall under the auspices of Barry Matthews.

All services of the day were discussed from the annual dawn service and gunfire breakfast, the march and midday service and the lunch in the Courthouse hotel and official 2UP Game following.

JAMIESON ON THE LINE with Carmel Dixon

Primary School principal Sonja Kalbitzer said the grant from Variety is going to have a huge impact for both the students, the wider community and the many tourists that visit Jamieson over the holiday periods.

“Currently having only one permanent basketball hoop makes playing the game difficult and doesn’t allow our students to experience the game as it should be,” she said.

“The new basketball hoop will also have an adjustable height giving our younger students an opportunity to practice their ball shooting skills.

“As the nearest other basketball court is over half an hour away many local teenagers also use our court as do the children and families that regularly visit Jamieson.

“Again, these groups will now be able to enjoy a basketball facility that has two hoops as opposed to one.”

It was a very positive event with the visitors enjoying

GENEROUS: The presentation of the Variety Childrens Charity cheque to Jamieson Primary School on Friday March 8. the welcome to Jamieson, the historic building, new renovations and beautiful terrain surrounding the school.

A thank you to all of the Variety Club members for their generosity.

The Variety Childrens Charity group, apart from their generosity of funds and time, displayed a wonderful sense of humour as they left their parking area, and toured past the school with the teachers and students waving from the street.

Some of the vehicles were decorated with dragons and wildlife.

MOVE THEM UP: One of several kelpies competing on day two of the Cobber Stock Dogs with the focus on cattle work.

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The Autumn Festival was high on the agenda with final details being discussed.

The Jamieson Autumn Festival will be held on Saturday April 13, 2024.

A new committee has been formed and they are looking forward to a wonderful occasion in Jamieson.

The Jamieson ANZAC Day

VOLUNTEER-RUN: Devonshire tea and a bag of books proved to be a winning combination to kickstart the weekend, with volunteers at St John’s kept busy on Saturday morning fundraising.

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DURING the very warm weather conditions the Jamieson watering holes have been very popular, with the Jamieson and Upper Goulburn Rivers accommodating many local residents and visitors keeping cool.

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Nurse Unit Manager An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced, dynamic and highly motivated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to join the clinical leadership team in a permanent ongoing position.

The NUM is an integral member of the leadership team, working with the Associate Nurse Unit Managers to ensure efficient operation of the clinical environment and is responsible for the delivery of quality care within the Acute Ward and Urgent Care, ensuring that patients are encouraged to be partners in care planning, goal setting and decision making.

You will have advanced clinical skills with experience in leadership and people management, acute nursing, including palliative care, emergency nursing and medical/surgical nursing. You will demonstrate the skills essential with commitment to own personal and professional development.

Demonstration of negotiation and conflict resolution skills, decision making, efficient time management and communication skills with the ability to manage change are essential.

In collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services, you will be required to lead, direct and co-ordinate patient care in our Acute Ward, and our Urgent Care.

Applications close Sunday, Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

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DEATH NOTICES BRISCOE, Michael Eugene.

Passed away peacefully at Benalla Health on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Aged 84 years. )RUPHUO\ RI 0DQV¿HOG Loved and loving husband of Judith, married 63 years.

Loved and adored father and father-in-law of Michael and Alison, Christopher and Julia.

Grandfather to Jared, Jordan, Billy and Michaela.

Breathe easy now Till the twelfth of never

NOTLEY, Patricia “Patty”

Connecting with the community in so many ways.

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Mum to Leonie (dec).

Grandmother to John, Lucinda and Rochelle, Daniel and Jayde.

Great-Grandmother to our children.

Loved a bet and a beer with the odd Kahlua.

She will be missed by all, especially her favourite granddaughters.

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BRISCOE The funeral of Mr Michael Eugene Briscoe will be held at the N J Todd Funeral Home, 81 Baddaginnie-Benalla Road, Benalla, TODAY Wednesday, March 13, 2024 commencing at 1pm.

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Delatite First XI over and out CRICKET

By PETER SCALES THE Delatite First XI finished their season on Saturday in a manner that typified their season - disappointing.

After dismissing the Beechworth Wanderers the previous week with a workman-like performance in the field, and finishing the day on 2 for 31, the target of 145 was certainly within reach.

However, Delatite’s middle-order failed to come to terms with the low bounce of the Barmutha Park turf, and wickets tumbled in quick succession.

Opener Gregor Fraser fought hard to top-score,

grafting 29 from 90 balls faced.

He eventually succumbed to a grubber that failed to get above ankle height.

Delatite was dismissed just after the afternoon tea break for 114.

Richie Worcester was the pick of the Wanderers’ bowlers, picking up four Delatite scalps.

That left 28 overs left in the day’s play for the hosts to bat again, in search of valuable bonus points to maximise the chances of keeping their season alive.

The Surrey brothers made the pitch look like the Adelaide Oval as they put on a batting masterclass.

Kayde and Brenton

smashed 62 and 54 respectively, both at a run-a-ball.

Beechworth finished the day on 6/133, enough to see them get a semi-final berth against Yarrawonga.

Highlight of the day was young left arm quick Nick Hoskin picking up two of the Beechworth top-order in a row, no doubt the first of many A grade wickets to come in the future.

Delatite finishes the season second-last on the WDCA A grade ladder, a disappointing result given the return of several players and recruitment of several new players.

Hopefully all will return and put in a better showing in season 2024-25.

OVER AND OUT: Delatite First XI finished their season on Saturday, with club stalwart Peter Scales (pictured) hoping for a better showing in season 2024-25.

Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2023/24 season

SCOREBOARD: Saturday, March 9-10

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK DEF BENALLA BUSHRANGERS

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS DEF DELATITE

OVENS VALLEY UNITED DEF BY CITY COLTS

WANGARATTA MAGPIES DEF BY YARRAWONGA MULWALA

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS Josh O’Donohue c: Gary Priest b: Tyler Begnone..................3 Luke Whitten c: Daniel Brew b: Conor Brodie ........................0 Bailey Dale b: Priyank Chohan...............................................36 Paddy McNamara (c) b: Priyank Chohan..............................81 Jacob Beattie b: Conor Brodie ...............................................50 Matthew Whitten st: Gary Priest b: Priyank Chohan ...........21 Jeremy Wilson lbw: Ross Cavill..............................................23 Jacob Schonafinger c: Lucas Ham b: Ross Cavill ..................0 Josh Ansell c: Gary Priest b: Ross Cavill ..................................0 Blake Nixon not out .................................................................4* Matthew Winter not out..........................................................8* Extras .........................................................................................13 Total...................................................................................9 / 237 Overs ..............................................................................75 Overs Bowling: Conor Brodie 19/2/66/2, Tyler Begnone 9/1/31/1, Ross Cavill 15/5/35/3, Priyank Chohan 21/3/57/3, Daniel Brew 3/2/7/0, Mitchell Wheelens 7/0/32/0.

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNINGS Priyank Chohan C: Matthew Whitten b: Josh Ansell .............8 Michael Honman lbw: Paddy McNamara...............................0 Ross Cavill c: Blake Nixon b: Paddy McNamara .....................9 Jonty Priest c: P McNamara b: Jeremy Wilson ....................11 kallum croxford c: B Nixon b: J Schonafinger ........................1 Lucas Ham run out: Paddy McNamara, Matthew Whitten...5 Fill-in c: Josh O’Donohue b: Jacob Schonafinger .................4 Gary Priest (c) c: B Nixon b: Jacob Schonafinger...................0 Conor Brodie not out ..............................................................6* Mitchell Wheelens b: Paddy McNamara .................................7 Tyler Begnone b: Paddy McNamara........................................0 Extras ...........................................................................................6 Total...................................................................................10 / 57 Overs ......................................................................................37.1 Bowling: Josh Ansell 4/0/11/1, Paddy McNamara 8.1/4/13/4, jacob Schonafinger 13/5/16/3, Harry Jones 3/2/1/0, Jeremy Wilson 7/2/13/1, Jacob Beattie 2/1/3/0.

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS Kayde Surrey lbw: Lachlan Scales.........................................13 Clancy Ellett c: Kane Hoskin b: Peter Scales ........................38 Campbell Fendyk lbw: Peter Scales ........................................8 Brenton Surrey (c) c: Lachlan Scales b: Peter Scales ............0 Hunter North b: Alec Ritchie.....................................................7 Richard Worcester not out....................................................30* Timothy Cogger b: Gregor Fraser.............................................1 Will Prebble b: Alec Ritchie .......................................................7 William Vlahos hit wicket b: Gregor Fraser .............................2 Brandon Fitzpatrick c: L Scales b: Gregor Fraser ...................4 Dean Fitzpatrick b: Joe Kelleher ............................................10 Extras .........................................................................................24 Total.................................................................................10 / 144 Overs .........................................................................................59 Bowling: Lachlan Scales 15/6/38/1, Joe Kelleher 5/1/20/1, Nicholas Bogar 3/0/8/0, Peter Scales 9/2/16/3, Alec Ritchie 9/4/21/2, Gregor Fraser 13/3/18/3, Michael Burrows 5/2/11/0.

DELATITE 1ST INNINGS Gregor Fraser b: Richard Worcester.......................................29 Mark O’Loughlan b: Dean Fitzpatrick....................................17 Alec Ritchie lbw: Dean Fitzpatrick ...........................................0 Nick Scales b: Campbell Fendyk..............................................8 Lachlan Scales lbw: Richard Worcester ................................10 Nicholas Bogar c: B Surrey b: Timothy Cogger ......................2 Kane Hoskin c: B Surrey b: Richard Worcester.......................8 Mitchell Purcell lbw: Richard Worcester ...............................10 Peter Scales not out ................................................................9* Joe Kelleher b: Clancy Ellett.....................................................2 Nicholas Hoskin b: Campbell Fendyk .....................................2 Extras .........................................................................................17 Total.................................................................................10 / 114 Overs ......................................................................................56.4 Bowling: Timothy Cogger 13/3/24/1, Richard Worcester 16/3/35/4, Kayde Surrey 7/2/12/0, Campbell Fendyk 13.4/7/20/2, Dean Fitzpatrick 5/1/9/2, Clancy Ellett 2/1/2/1.

CITY COLTS 1ST INNINGS Corey Petersen c&b: Gurjot Gosal ...........................................1 Aaron Thrum b: Samuel Piazza ...............................................1 Josh Nanson b: Gurjot Gosal..................................................49 Jessie Smith b: James Neary .................................................14 William Petersen not out ......................................................48* Tyler Nanson lbw: Gurjot Gosal ...............................................7 Justin Solimo c: Kane Fitzpatrick b: Gurjot Gosal .................5 Kent Braden (c) c: Gurjot Gosal b: Conner Forde.................36 Jed Marek not out..................................................................12* Extras .........................................................................................10 Total...................................................................................7 / 178 Overs .........................................................................................75 Bowling: Samuel Piazza 11/7/17/1, Gurjot Gosal 25/10/44/4, James Neary 10/6/17/1, Conner Forde 9/2/25/1, Cooper Thomason 7/0/32/0, Glenn White 10/2/31/0, Noah White 3/1/5/0.

WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS Cooper Matheson c: Reid Clarke b: Angus McMillan ...........37 Lachlan Hadden c: Reid Clarke b: James Irvine ....................3 Jack Davies (c) c: Matt McCabe b: Angus Heslin ..................18 Fraser Ellis c: Reid Clarke b: Angus McMillan..........................3 Ryan Malcolm run out: H Wheeler, Reid Clarke ...................22 Nic Bonwick c: Harrison Wheeler b: Brock McCabe ............48 Frazer Dent c: Reid Clarke b: Angus Heslin .............................5 Zac Guilfoyle c: Reid Clarke b: Angus McMillan......................1 Matt Gathercole lbw: Brock McCabe .....................................13 Charlie Stafford b: Brock McCabe............................................3 Thomas Clayton not out.........................................................0* Extras ...........................................................................................7 Total.................................................................................10 / 152 Overs .........................................................................................66 Bowling: James Irvine (vc) 9/1/38/1, Angus Heslin 12/2/35/2, Matt McCabe 6/1/24/0, Angus McMillan (c) 22/9/26/3, Brock McCabe 17/6/28/3.

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 2ND INNINGS Michael Honman b: Matthew Winter ....................................15 Priyank Chohan c: Jeremy Wilson b: Josh Ansell ................56 Ross Cavill run out: Matthew Whitten...................................13 Jonty Priest c: Josh Ansell b: Jacob Schonafinger ................6 Conor Brodie not out ..............................................................4* Lucas Ham not out ..................................................................1* Tyler Begnone did not bat .........................................................Daniel Brew did not bat .............................................................Kallum Croxford did not bat......................................................Fill-in did not bat.........................................................................Gary Priest (c) did not bat ..........................................................Extras ...........................................................................................3 Total.....................................................................................4 / 98 Overs .........................................................................................37 Bowling: Jacob Beattie 2/0/12/0, Harry Jones 5/0/18/0, Blake Nixon 7/0/26/0, Matthew Winter 6/1/15/1, Jeremy Wilson 10/5/8/0, Paddy McNamara 3/0/12/0, Josh Ansell 3/1/3/1, Jacob Schonafinger 1/0/1/1.

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 2ND INNINGS Clancy Ellett c: Nick Scales b: Nicholas Hoskin......................6 Kayde Surrey c: Alec Ritchie b: Gregor Fraser ......................62 Campbell Fendyk b: Nicholas Hoskin .....................................0 Brenton Surrey (c) c: L Scales b: Gregor Fraser ....................54 William Vlahos lbw: Gregor Fraser...........................................0 Timothy Cogger st: L Scales b: Gregor Fraser.........................4 Richard Worcester not out......................................................1* Brandon Fitzpatrick did not bat................................................Dean Fitzpatrick did not bat ......................................................Hunter North did not bat ...........................................................Will Prebble did not bat .............................................................Extras ...........................................................................................6 Total...................................................................................6 / 133 Overs ......................................................................................25.4 Bowling: Lachlan Scales 6/0/28/0, Nicholas Hoskin 4/1/23/2, Joe Kelleher 4/0/26/0, Mitchell Purcell 7/1/30/0, Gregor Fraser 4.4.1/20/4.

OVENS VALLEY UNITED 1ST INNINGS Seamus Phillips retired not out ...............................................0 Samuel Piazza lbw: Josh Nanson..........................................18 Kane Fitzpatrick c&b: Archie Crispin .....................................15 Noah White b: Jed Marek........................................................11 Dylan Bursill (c) c: Tyler Nanson b: Matthew Lister ...............0 Conner Forde lbw: Kent Braden ..............................................6 Cooper Thomason c: William Petersen b: Matthew Lister ...0 Nicholas Impink b: Matthew Lister..........................................6 Gurjot Gosal c: Corey Petersen b: Kent Braden .....................4 Glenn White b: Matthew Lister ...............................................33 James Neary not out.............................................................12* Extras ...........................................................................................3 Total...................................................................................9 / 108 Overs ......................................................................................46.5 Bowling: Josh Nanson 5/1/16/1, Tyler Nanson 7/2/17/0, Jed Marek 5/3/7/1, Archie Crispin 7/3/8/1, Matthew Lister 13.5/5/28/4, Kent Braden 9/2/29/2.

CITY COLTS 2ND INNINGS Aaron Thrum c: N Impink b: Cooper Thomason ...................0 Josh Nanson lbw: Gurjot Gosal .............................................10 Miles Lovett lbw: Gurjot Gosal..................................................3 Corey Petersen b: Cooper Thomason.....................................1 Kent Braden (c) c: Gurjot Gosal b: Glenn White .....................4 Tyler Nanson c: Cooper Thomason b: Gurjot Gosal..............9 Justin Solimo c: Gurjot Gosal b: Glenn White ........................3 William Petersen lbw: Noah White ........................................24 Jed Marek b: Glenn White.........................................................0 Matthew Lister lbw: Glenn White.............................................5 Archie Crispin not out..............................................................8* Extras .........................................................................................11 Total...................................................................................10 / 78 Overs ......................................................................................22.4 Bowling: Cooper Thomason 4/1/8/2, Gurjot Gosal 11/4/29/3, Glenn White 6/1/16/4, Noah White 1.4/0/15/1.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS Reid Clarke c: Fraser Ellis b: Thomas Clayton ......................13 Matt Knight c: Fraser Ellis b: Chris Clement ............................0 Matt McCabe c: Thomas Clayton b: Chris Clement ...............4 Matthew Casey c: Jack Davies b: Frazer Dent ......................52 Brock McCabe c: Cooper Matheson b: Fraser Ellis ..............15 Harrison Wheeler not out .....................................................64* Ben Welsh lbw: Matt Gathercole............................................10 Zach Moore c: ? b: Charlie Stafford ..........................................8 Kyle Archibald (c) not out .....................................................12* Angus Heslin did not bat............................................................James Irvine (vc) did not bat.....................................................Extras .........................................................................................19 Total...................................................................................7 / 197 Overs .........................................................................................81 Bowling: Matt Gathercole 21/10/33/1, Chris Clement 15/6/24/2, Thomas Clayton 4/1/6/1, Fraser Ellis 12/3/27/1, Zac Guilfoyle 19/4/61/0, Frazer Dent 3/0/7/1, Charlie Stafford 4/2/9/1, Cooper Matheson 2/0/18/0, Ryan Malcolm 1/0/6/0.

A RESERVE: Yarrawonga Mulwala 10/191 Fraser Smart 60 Rhys Grant 4/30 def Wangaratta Magpies 10/88 Chandan Kulkarni 27 Aneeque Azam 4/25 & 10/160 Oscar Tims 33 Ben McDonald 3/32. Benalla Bushrangers 8/103 Dylan Barber 44* Vance Curran 4/39 def by Rovers United Bruck 8/264 Jonathan Hyde 109 Rajinder Singh 3/48. Ovens Valley United 9/149 Fill-in 45 Connor Ormond 2/2 def City Colts 10/157 Alasdair Brett 73 Fearghus Jones 3/30.

B GRADE: Benalla Bushrangers 1/88 Jack Fullager 62* Henry Lister 1/9 def Rutherglen United 10/87 Andrew Holmes 51 Leigh Pollard 3/16. Milawa 5/120 Nathan de Vries 34 Selby Doyle 2/23 def Rovers United Bruck Ryan Parsons 41* Kristopher Allan 3/22. Greta 5/54 Damien Currie 26* def Yarrawonga Mulwala 10/51.

UNDER 16 GRAND FINAL: City Colts 7/155 Jed Marek 58 Josh Hart 2/17 drew Benalla Bushrangers 5/155 Jonty Priest 88* Connor Ormond 1/16.

UNDER 14 GRAND FINAL: City Colts 10/100 Jimi Pell 21 Charlie O’Brien 4/7 def by Riovers United Bruck Gold Charlie O’Brien 36 Gus Marek 3/19.

UNDER 12 GRAND FINAL: Ovens Valley United 5/89 Mitch McMasters 19* Hudson Hall 2/21 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala Bulls 5/106 Isaac McLarty 22 Cooper Carroll 2/12.

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MANSFIELD Tennis Association held their annual club championships last week, four superbly warm evenings matched only by the blistering hot tennis competition. Here are some snapshots from the matches.

MEN’S DOUBLES CHAMPIONS: Max Ree-Goodings and Jason Blake with runners up Brendan Grant and Rohan West.

PHOTO: Robert Williams

FINALISTS FOR A GRADE MIXED DOUBLES: Keira McDonagh, Brendan Grant, Dan Robertson and Rhonda Carpenter.

PHOTO: Bob Carpenter

ANTICIPATION: Emma Kay sets herself up for a strong forehand.

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UNDER 14S JUNIOR CHAMPIONS: James Baklis and Toby Gerrans. PHOTO: Rhonda Carpenter

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BIG SERVE: Arthur Gerrans showed off his skills at the Mansfield Tennis Championships on Thursday night.

FOCUS: Mansfield Tennis Club president Brendan Grant displayed fine skills on the court.

UNDER 10 C H Speirs had AMPIONS: Eadie Host a great nigh ettler t.

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IN ACTION: Helen Knight shows a solid double backhand.

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Steiner students shine at interschool mountain bike events

GO TEAM: Steiner students with their ‘support crew’ at the Victorian Interschool Mountain Bike Races at Falls Creek.

INTERSCHOOL MOUNTAIN BIKE COMPETITIONS

By ARIAL STAVA, Mansfield Steiner School OVER the last two weeks 18 students from Mansfield Steiner School have competed in two different interschool mountain bike competitions with great fun and success experienced by all.

Six students visited Mt Buller on Friday February 23 to compete in the Rocky Trail Academy Alpine Schools Competition.

For secondary students this event saw year seven students Ruby Rademaker, Mitch Clark and Blake Riley attend their first interschool competition and year eight students Finnigan Stokes, Reuben Bateup, Josh Withers and Regan Watts return to competition.

Cloudy weather greeted the students after overnight rain, making for good riding conditions.

This enduro style event allowed the students to ride each of the three trails up to five times, providing time to refine technique and master each track.

Well supported by the parents who attended, all stu-

ON THE PODIUM: Ruby Rademaker took home first in her age group when competing up at Falls Creek. dents had a great day riding, practising their skills and enjoying the outdoors.

Congratulations to Reuben Bateup who picked up a spot on the podium finishing second in the year seven and eight boys category.

On Friday March 1 students took to the trails at Falls Creek for the Victorian Interschool Mountain Bike Race.

Sixteen students from year three to year 10 experienced riding in this cross country style event, with many students enjoying their first ride in competition.

Competing on a three lap

course of the 1.075 kilometre course Marley Kelton, Alex Manning, Oliver Clark and Finley Morphett in year three along with Huon Johnson from year four rode well in a mixed field of 33 students placing 18th, 9th, 10th 17th and 15th respectively.

They then became an excellent cheer squad whilst Keeva Morris-Webb, Alastair Ross, Henry Chandler and Jasper Watts took to the trail completing three laps of a slightly longer 1.753km course.

Again in a group of 33 students Keeva placed second in the year five and six girls

Pennant final ends in exciting finish BOWLS

By LYN FOOTS THE Mansfield Bowls Club Home Pennant came to a finish with a magnificent game between the White and the Red team.

The Red team of Mick Walsh, Doug Morley, Ian Morley and Anne Tilbrook got away to a great start leading the White team of Dom Diaz, Steve Lewis, Tony Wilkes and Brian Sinclair 6 shots to 1 after the 6th end.

The white team fought back to win 5 ends in a row to take the lead 10 shots to 6.

The rest of the game saw a close tussle with the score on 15 shots a piece by the 18th end.

The Red team picked up a 2 on the penultimate end then hung on by one shot to win 17/16.

A fabulous game to watch for all the spectators attending.

Congratulations to both teams (especially Anne Tilbrook on her very first win).

It was a great day and well done to all involved with the Home Pennant, again another great event run so very well.

The Tuesday O&M Pennant saw the Midweek A3 side travel to Wangaratta to play Dederang in the grand final.

After a great season going up a

grade, Mansfield was outplayed on the day going down by 21 shots, 64 shots to 43.

John Foots, Noel Jackson, Irene Fuller and Enid Smith were down 1 shot to 8 after 5 ends but slowly began to find their range and by the 12 end the game was at 12 shots a piece.

Mansfield picked up 9 shots in the next 3 ends to lead 21/12 holding out their opponents to take a great win 24 shots to 17.

Elaine Peterson, Ray Close, Jenny Walsh and Brian Revell got off to a slow start and try as they might could not get back in the game going down 10 shots to 19.

The final rink of George Peterson, Chris Laws, Mark Bettany and Marian Ryan had a tough game all day with not many big numbers given away by both sides.

After the allotted 21 ends, Dederang took a solid win 18 shots to 9.

Congratulations to all involved, you should be all proud of your achievements over the season.

You have represented our club well.

Tuesday also saw players playing social bowls with the winners being Glenda Revell, Alan Dobson and Theo Scheltinga with 1 win 19pts from Marco Bohren, Peter

McNeill and Alan Hatcher with no wins 5 pts.

Afterwards all players stayed to watch the exciting climax of the Home Pennant Final.

Friday saw 18 players enjoying the day with the winners being George Peterson, Trevor Thompson and Anne Wileman with 2 wins 35pts from Shane O’Brien, Elaine Peterson and Ian Morley with 2 wins 32pts.

Sunday saw our annual Mixed Fours Tournament with many teams from home and away enjoying our facilities.

The day was proudly sponsored by Marks IGA who have been a wonderful major sponsor for many years.

We all appreciate your commitment to our club and to all sporting communities in our town.

The winners on the day were the Mansfield team of John Foots, Lyn Foots, Kevin Nikkelson and Trevor Thompson with 3 wins +51 from a team from Moyhu consisting of I Ritchie, R Morgans, M Baker and A Nockels with 3 wins +50. The Best last game went to Mark Bettany, Lyn Holland, Doug Morley and Mick Hoban with +18.

A huge thank you to all involved with the running of the day and to all those that supplied afternoon tea.

SCHOOL EFFORT: Mitch Clark on the trail at Mt Buller representing Mansfield Steiner School. and Alastair, 10th in the boys along with Henry 18th and Jasper 19th.

The next group to take on the trails saw the year seven and eight students take to the course for four laps of the same course.

Reuben Bateup finished third in the year seven and eight boys with Regan Watts and Blake Riley hot on his heals in sixth and seventh whilst Josh Withers finished 10th amongst hot competition.

Ruby Rademaker rode beautifully in the year seven and eight girls taking home first place with some excellent

riding and race preparation.

Edwin Morphett raced well in the year nine and ten competition placing third in a reduced field against some tough competition.

Congratulations to all students and families.

The students support for each other, and the other riders was noticed by the commentary who complemented the school on their great sportsperson ship and encouragement.

The competition saw two trophies awarded for overall secondary and primary results with the school finishing

third place in tight competition for the secondary trophy.

New to the competition this year was a special award for the downhill timed sections with both Ruby and Reuben narrowly missing winning this king and queen of the mountain title to much more senior students.

All students who competed had a fantastic day and were aptly supported by their parents, many who enjoyed competing in the exciting parent teacher race.

Mountain biking is a great outdoors experience in beautiful scenery for children to challenge themselves physically and mentally regardless of competition.

The shared experience of coming together no matter their age, gender or ability to negotiate a challenge.

Whether it be through climbing, descending, fitness, finesse or grit required to tackle an obstacle on a trail, mountain biking provides a great way to feel together in a team without being a part of a competitive team sport per se.

The emphasis is really on participation and enjoyment and this was thoroughly experienced by all involved.

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Great start in Ladies Pennant GOLF

BY LINDA TERRY

BIG COD: Anglers are finding themselves engaged in a fascinating pursuit fishing for big Murray Cod at Lake Eildon.

Surface fishing for big cod DELVING into the intricate dynamics of surface fishing for big Murray Cod at Lake Eildon, anglers BEN DEEBLE find themselves engaged in a fascinating pursuit that combines environmental understanding with strategic angling techniques.

As of March 10, 2024, the water temperature in the lake is notably favourable, ranging between 22-25°C, playing a pivotal role in influencing the behaviour of these elusive predators.

The lake’s serene conditions and clear water create an optimal setting for topwater action, a phenomenon where the surface becomes a theatre for the interaction between predators and prey.

Successful anglers keenly select lures that emulate the movements of injured prey, such as frogs, mice, or ducklings.

This strategic choice aligns with the cod’s feeding preferences, triggering a more aggressive response.

Strategic positioning is paramount in this pursuit.

Shallow areas near submerged structures and rocky outcrops, particularly along the lake’s edges, serve as prime locations.

These sites provide optimal ambush points for cod, taking advantage of the nuanced dynamics of the aquatic environment.

Timing is critical, with early morning and late evening sessions proving most rewarding due to the heightened activity of cod during low-light periods.

Techniques employed by successful anglers include the “walk-the-dog” retrieve, a nuanced method involving precise lure manipulation.

Noisy lures like Bassman, Barambah, and KingFisher have also shown efficacy, capitalising on the cod’s predatory instincts with their distinct characteristics.

Live bait enthusiasts have explored the use of large surface-fished yabbies and freshwater shrimp, drifting these baits near weed beds and submerged logs to add an extra layer of authenticity and draw in larger cod for a captivating battle.

As the season unfolds, anglers are urged to remain adaptable, aligning their strategies with the evolving conditions.

Staying informed through local reports is crucial, helping anglers make informed decisions to enhance both their catch success and the overall health of the Murray Cod population.

Conservation remains a central theme.

Emphasising catch-and-release practices ensures the sustainability of the Murray Cod population in Lake Eildon, contributing to the long-term health of the ecosystem.

In conclusion, the current surface fishing opportunities for big cod at Lake Eildon provide not only a thrilling angling experience but also a chance for enthusiasts to deepen their understanding of the complex interplay between environmental factors and the behaviour of these iconic freshwater predators.

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A GREAT start to the pennant season for our ladies, with both Div 2 and Div 4 scoring wins this week, but more on that later.

For those of you who pay attention, you will recall last week’s report was suggesting that Pam Abbott had somewhat of a strangle-hold on the 9-hole form of the game.

Well, this week kicked off with, you guessed it, Pam Abbott winning the 9-hole comp on Tuesday with a very nice 17 points.

Pam really is steady as she goes, in playing to handicap – all I can say is that the current conditions suit her game.

On Wednesday, we had a 3-person Ambrose competi-

tion which was a lot of fun.

Thirty ladies took part and if we’d been laying bets, the popular choice by many of us was the team comprising Sam Bailey, Kylie Egan and Lorraine Cullen, to be the one to beat.

And sure enough, we would have won the bet, as they came in with nett 61 to win the real prize money.

Runners-up were Sheryl Sargent, Sharon Gysberts and Sue Parsons with 62.17 and third, Colleen Leeds, Shirley Nolan and Kerri Nicol with 64.33.

Nearest the Pins went to Linda Terry (3rd), Sam Bailey (7th), Kylie Egan (12th) and Jane Morrisey (16th).

Thursday’s 9-hole was won

by Jenny Koraus with 17 points, with Pam Abbott runner up for a change with 15 points.

Meanwhile eight ladies went over to Wangaratta to play in Jubilee’s Bowl where Lyn Poulson came away with the win in B Grade and another three went to Hidden Valley for their Bowl and Sue Crow won B Grade there.

Great effort ladies and good to see the Mansfield flag being flown.

Only 10 ladies braved the heat on Saturday and Jane Trask must love it, coming in with 38 stableford points to win, from Lesley Anderson and Shirley Nolan, both with 36.

Matilda Dunn, visiting from Rossdale had a nice 35 points for 4th and picked up the one nearest the pin.

Then for the all-important start to our Pennant Season.

Div 2 travelled over to Yarrawonga to face Bright on an

IN THE SWIM: Smiles all round for these Mansfield Swim Club members , Vivian Knight (from left) Clara Creighton, Addison Borg, Emily Reynolds, Pippa McGuigan, Sammy Nally, Grace Mitchell, Bella Salmon, Paris Hopwood (back) and Zali McCoombe (very back) during the final event for the season.

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oppressively hot day on Friday and had a strong 3.5 to 1.5 win, with good wins by Shelly Comerford, Marg Knapp and Lyn Poulson and a square to Linda Brook, while Linda Terry lost on the 18th.

Div 4 also had tough conditions at Jubilee against Yarrawonga but achieved the same 3.5 to 1.5 winning score.

Lesley Anderson, Margie Franke-Williams and Jackie Smithwick all beat the heat by finishing early with great wins on the 14th or 15th holes.

Marion Sargeant went the distance to square her match and Susan Kinloch had a tussle to lose on the 17th.

Div 3 were hosting at home and didn’t play.

Well done to everyone for a great round.

UNITED: Mansfield Swim Club members Ben Ross (from left), Josiah McGuigan, Colton Bowen, Declan Bowen, Zac Hotton and Trenton Bowen wrapped up the season this month at the club championships.

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MANSFIELD Swim Club celebrated the last of its club events on a balmy Friday night with their club championships on March 1 Over 35 swimmers raced against each other, hoping to come away with the prize of age champion.

“It’s a great way to finish our summer club season” commented club president Gemma Ferguson.

“Our swimmers are hitting their peak with school comps over the next few weeks and training drawing to an end as our Mansfield pool closes,” she said.

With only the Secondary Hume Regional championships in Wodonga and the Country All Juniors championships at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre (MSAC) left on the racing calendar this long course season, it has been a busy few months for the Mansfield swimmers.

Sadly, the closure of our outdoor pool means that it’s back on the road to Benalla for our committed winter squad swimmers until November.

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DELATITE U12s: The Stars and Bushrangers met in a grand final at Lords Oval last week.

Stars defeat Bushrangers in grand final U12s CRICKET

By ANDREW COOK MANSFIELD under 12s battled it out in a see-sawing grand final on the turf pitch of Lords Oval last Wednesday.

The Stars’ captain Cecily Smith chose to bat.

She opened the batting with her regular batting partner Molly O’Meara, and successfully saw off four overs of the Bushrangers’ best.

Then Smith finally suc-

cumbed to a ripsnorter from Roy Mercieca that took out her leg stump.

With only 20 runs scored off the first nine overs the going was slow until Noah Heaysman and Billy Briggs came to the crease, accelerating the run-rate with some free swinging until both fell before the drinks break with the score on 4/49 off 15 overs.

Their efforts were eclipsed after the break by Nixen Martin who scored an enterprising 29, and with

later contributions from Spencer Yencken (eight) and Luca Reed (seven) the Stars posted a seemingly unreachable total of 6/109.

Pick of the bowlers was Mercieca with 2/6.

The Bushrangers were not deterred however and early on looked to be winning in a canter.

Max Strong (17) and Xavier Heaysman (17) set a blistering pace, reaching 35 after only three overs.

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DELIVERED: Bowler Alex Manning while Spencer Yencken batter and fielder Cody Place watch on. over and Strong retired, the wheels could have fallen off but short and sharp innings from Mercieca and Alex Manning bracketed a fine contribution from Jack Jacob (24), leaving the Bushrangers on 5/86.

With 15 overs still to face and only 24 runs needed the match seemed firmly in the Bushrangers’ grasp.

Two wickets in an over to Tommy Hood and a fine catch from Henry Dunlop off the bowling of Noah

HITTER: Nixen Martin plays the ball.

PHOTOS: Lynn Elder

Heaysman brought the Bushrangers to the brink of disaster, with Max Strong returning to the crease to partner with Charlie Wright for the last wicket, with 15 still to be made.

Three overs of nail-biting suspense brought the Bushrangers’ score to 100, but it was the final ball of Heaysmans’ second over which sealed the win for the Stars, skittling Wright and prompting jubilant celebrations for the victorious fielders.

With a wicket, a catch and a gutsy last-stand batting effort, Max Strong was the worthy winner of the Player of the Match and recipient of the match ball.

The U12s team has doubled its numbers from last summer and are eagerly anticipating the addition of a considerable number of Cricket Blast graduates for the 2024/25 season to keep our junior cricket numbers strong for the foreseeable future.

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ROUND 1 Carlton vs. Richmond

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Essendon vs. Hawthorn GWS GIANTS vs. North Melbourne

COMPETITION

Geelong Cats vs. St Kilda Gold Coast SUNS vs. Adelaide Crows Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs

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Port Adelaide vs. West Coast Eagles Fremantle vs. Brisbane Lions

Carlton Collingwood Hawthorn GWS Geelong Gold Coast Melbourne Port Adelaide Fremantle

Carlton Collingwood Essendon GWS Geelong Gold Coast Melbourne Port Adelaide Brisbane

Carlton Sydney Essendon GWS St Kilda Adelaide Melbourne Port Adelaide Brisbane

TIPSTER:

Helen Haines

TIPSTER:

Ryan Daykin

Carlton Collingwood Essendon GWS Geelong Gold Coast Melbourne Port Adelaide Brisbane

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Dion Theodossi

TIPSTER:

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TIPSTER:

Last Week: 0

TOTAL: 0

TIPSTER:

Robert Kemp

Kemp’s TOTAL: 0

TIPSTER:

Travis Mee

TIPSTER:

Cameron Hotton

State Member for Eildon

(03) 9730 1066 PO Box 128 Yarra Glen 3775

15 Highett St Mansfield

cindy.mcleish@parliament.vic.gov.au

TOTAL: 0

Last Week: 0

TOTAL: 0

Elsie McCormack

TIPSTER:

Last Week: 0

TOTAL: 0

Carlton Collingwood Essendon Nth Melbourne St Kilda Adelaide Western Bulldogs Port Adelaide Brisbane

Carlton Collingwood Essendon GWS Geelong Gold Coast Melbourne Port Adelaide Brisbane

TIPSTER:

TOTAL: 0

Cindy McLeish MP

Carlton Collingwood Hawthorn GWS St Kilda Adelaide Melbourne Port Adelaide Brisbane

Carlton Collingwood Hawthorn GWS Geelong Adelaide Western Bulldogs Port Adelaide Fremantle

Cindy McLeish

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Carlton Collingwood Essendon GWS Geelong Adelaide Western Bulldogs Port Adelaide Fremantle

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TOTAL: 0

Carlton Collingwood Essendon GWS Geelong Gold Coast Melbourne Port Adelaide Brisbane

Carlton Collingwood Essendon GWS Geelong Gold Coast Melbourne Port Adelaide Brisbane

Sam Mcdougall

Last Week: 0

Trinity Knight

TIPSTER:

Pat (Bull) Smith

DELATITE ETERINARY SERVICES MANSFIELD

phone 57626566 email info@benallabuslines.com.au Last Week: 0

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Carlton Collingwood Essendon GWS Geelong Gold Coast Melbourne Port Adelaide Brisbane

TIPSTER:

Daniel Craddock

TOTAL: 0

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(03) 5779 1754

265 Mt Buller Rd, Mansfield VIC 3722

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TOTAL: 0

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TOTAL: 0

DUE TO LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY, OPENING ROUND AND ROUND ONE POINTS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE MANSFIELD COURIER WEDNESDAY 20TH MARCH

TIPSTER

TOTAL:

Trinity Knight .......................................0 Travis Mee ...........................................0 Nick & Rick .........................................0 Robert Kemp........................................0 Daniel Craddock ..................................0 Delatite Vet Team ................................0 Ryan Daykin ........................................0 Dion Theodossi ....................................0 Helen Haines .......................................0 Andrew Marshall .................................0 Cindy McLeish .....................................0 Cameron Hotton ..................................0 Pat (Bull) Smith ...................................0 Sam McDougall ...................................0

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Second in the third last CYCLING

By JANINE APPLETON

UNITED: Mansfield Shire students competed at Regionals in Shepparton last week.

Strong swimmers shine in Shepparton

SWIMMING FROM a strong field of over 26 local swimmers representing the shire at Division Swimming, 20 students made it to the next level with swimmers heading to Regionals in Shepparton on Wednesday March 6.

With competition fierce and the stakes high, numbers were further whittled down at the March 6 event with three shire students now contesting their title at State level.

Held as a combined primary and secondary event, the 2024 SSV State Swimming Championships is scheduled for April 19, with students heading to Melbourne.

“Well done to all the students from year three to six that entered the District Swim meet in Mansfield in February,” said Rachel Delany, the primary school sports coordinator at Mansfield Steiner School.

“District is open to all students who wants to enter, with the first two timed results going on to Division.

“We had 10 students progress

waved off 11 students to Regionals, with all students achieving podium finishes.

However with only the first place-getter progressing to State, Vivien Knight will be flying the Mansfield Primary School flag alone, having secured the win in the 9/10 year old girls butterfly.

In the 12/13 year old boys freestyle Zac Borg placed second, with Edward Creighton also taking out second in the 9/10 year old boys breaststroke.

Two relay teams also placed second, with Harrison Bergsma, Roy Mercieca, Harvey Knight and Cooper Hoebergen swimming in the 11 year old boys freestyle and Levi McCoombe, Zac Borg, Harvey Knight and Edward Creighton in the 9/13 year old boys mixed medley.

In the 11 year old boys backstroke Harvey Knight came third, with 9/10 year old girls freestyle relay team of Bella Salmon, Ruby Watson, Addi Borg and Vivien Knight also achieving third.

It was another great day and super swimming from - RACHEL DELANY our students. to Division in Wangaratta on Friday March 1, where we all had a great day of swimming.

“Results of those who progressed to Regionals were Heidi Setchell securing first in freestyle, Callum Logan-Williams second in freestyle, Matilda Slijkerman first in breaststroke, with Callum also achieving first in his breaststroke, Levi Seaton was first in the butterfly and Heidi was second in butterfly.

“The Steiner team in the girls 9/10 year old freestyle relay also placed first with Sarah Wettenhall, Sammie Nally, Matilda and Heidi making the podium.

“In the boys/mixed freestyle relay Steiner also achieved a win with Elodie Durrant, Levi, Tor Meek and Archie Delany taking the team to victory.

“Nine students then progressed to Regionals.

“Every time you progress in an event, the competition gets tougher,” said Rachel.

“Freestyle was first up again with coming Heidi coming second in her race.

“Breaststroke was the next event with Callum placing first.

“In butterfly Heidi came second and Levi first.

“Only the first placegetter in Region gets to go to the State Final so we have Callum in the breaststroke and Levi in the butterfly making it.

“Our 9/10 year old girls freestyle relay team came second, just missing out on a place.

“It was another great day and super swimming from our students.

“We wish Callum and Levi all the best for their State Final in April.”

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FOR the third last race of the season and a week before hosting the three stage Mansfield Hotel Tour, the cycling club started at the Nutrien, Buller Road and raced the Barwite Loop in an anticlockwise direction.

With five riders from Seymour and most of the regulars attending, the precious points in the local championship would be hotly contested.

Dave Bock was first to roll out with a tail wind, followed by Ian Conrick and myself two and a half minutes later.

Knowing the next group of Tim Hall, Adrian Dowd, Craig Wilson and Adam Baker were only 90 seconds behind, I was determined to get to the top of Coombes Hill at my pace.

Ian was quick to regret the massive ride to Whitfield and back earlier in the week when he encouraged me to leave him on Graves Road.

Adrian Dowd was too strong for his group and caught me a few kilometres onto Barwite Road, where the head wind was causing all the riders to go into a higher level of hurt.

The three, first-time Mansfield event riders of Ryan Schultz, Ian Baker and Bret Bender were caught by Darren Bakker, Steve Duke, Mick Pearce and Dave Moore and the Mansfield crew took no hangers on.

It wasn’t until 1.5 km to go on Mansfield Whitfield Road near Dead Horse Lane that the now combined group of Jake Lay, Talia Appleton, Bruce Halket, Chris Miller, James Hender and Michael Thomson thought they had a chance at a place.

It was a tight squeeze around the corner into Mt Battery road, where full gas was applied for the uphill finish.

Adrian Dowd was able to pull away easily from my poor sprint finish legs.

The handicapper was applauded tonight as third place, Michael Thompson was only another eight seconds behind me, with a mixed group of nine riders finishing in the next 30 seconds, with Jake Lay taking out fastest time.

Thanks to the Mansfield Hotel for the appetisers for everyone and their weekly special $25 prize - going to Jenni Sparnon this week for making herself available to marshal, at very short notice, despite never participating in races.

Just a reminder to all vehicles on the road on this coming weekend - we have a few hundred competitors visiting for the Mansfield Tour, with stage one on Saturday morning around Stoneleigh Road and Merinda Way. Stage two on Saturday afternoon on Mansfield Whitfield Road, Barwite Road and Old Tolmie Road; and Stage 3 on Sunday morning on Mt Buller road finishing at the top of Mt Buller.

Please be patient with all the cyclists and official cars over the weekend.

We would like to continue to receive the wonderful feedback we always get - a safe, well-organised event run by super friendly, community volunteers.

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Tennis champs crowned TENNIS

By RHONDA CARPENTER FOUR superbly warm evenings eventuated for MTA’s club championships held last week prior to the final round of summer night competition.

After a joyful junior championship on Saturday morning, eight women enjoyed singles contests on a balmy Monday night.

Closely contested matches saw Sarah Chambers, Emily

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In the semifinal Peta Kelly defeated current champion Michelle Pigdon 8-1 and Sarah Fox defeated Keira McDonagh 8-4.

Peta Kelly then defeated former champion Sarah Fox 8-1 in a classy display of tennis expertise to become the new women’s singles champion for 2023-2024.

On Tuesday night nine courts were used when 18 men arrived to contest the Men’s Singles Championships in A and B grades.

Lengthy battles ensued and eventually Liam Wilson defeated Max O’Loughlan in the f inal of the B grade and Guy Taylor defeated Dan Robertson in the A grade.

Wednesday was another

hot night for the mixed doubles.

Mark and Courtney O’Loughlan overcame Alice Kilpatrick and Will Smith to become the B grade Mixed Doubles champions.

In the A grade Dan Robertson and Rhonda Carpenter fought a tough battle against Rohan West and Karyn Fraser on their road to the final where they met Brendan Grant and Keira McDonagh.

The pair won their second consecutive Mixed Doubles championship.

Spectators took to the nearby stands, enjoying the heat and the contest.

On Thursday night both the Men’s and Women’s Doubles were played with Max Ree-Goodings and Jason Blake taking out the men’s title over Rohan West and Brendan Grant.

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Michelle Pigdon won the women’s title defeating Karyn Fraser and Keira McDonagh.

Both pairs played three 8-game sets on the night.

Huge thanks go to organiser Robert Williams who convened the event and our members who supported and participated this year.

The committee is grateful for your enthusiasm.

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