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UNANIMOUS VOTE: Mansfield Shire rallied on Saturday, with the community standing united in opposition to proposed state government reforms. For rally coverage turn to page 19. ALL PHOTO: Sandra Lording from Sandralee Photography

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Flame burns bright Thousands ggather to oppose pp Mansfield District Hospital p amalgamation g THOUSANDS gathered in Mansfield median’s strip on Saturday as the community rallied against proposed state government health reforms that threaten the autonomy of Mansfield District Hospital (MDH).

Crowds spilled beyond the pedestrian crossing halfway up the strip as far as the Reject Shop, with groups lining the footpath on either side, looking down from the balcony of the Commercial Hotel and standing on the steps of the National Australia Bank.

The energy was palpable and the community was here for one reason: to support the local hospital, its board and CEO. State members of parliament, the mayor, local councillors and council CEO, staff, nurses and doctors from MDH and past and present board members stood alongside the community, in solidarity, sending a strong

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message to the state government.

Meeting chair Peter Howarth, former health administrator, board president and life governor of MDH, said he would like to have been able to acknowledge the minister for health, but with three separate and formal invitations Mary-Anne Thomas was unable to attend.

With a crowd estimate in excess of 2000 people, a petition has also reached well over 4500 signatories, with the cause gathering momentum not just locally or even regionally but across the state and country.

Representatives from all the major news channels and newspapers covered the event, with the issue continuing to

gain significant airtime on state broadcasters and traction within the print media.

“The media is giving us growing coverage,” said Mr Howarth.

“Quite frankly we hope it ignites a flame that goes the whole of regional Victoria so other people and communities stand up.”

Addressing the crowd, eight speakers took to the stage.

“Council continues to listen to our community and we hear you loud and clear that you are not in favour of an amalgamated hospital, and we stand by our community,” said Mayor Cr Steve Rabie.

“What this government plan is trying to do is cut the umbilical between community and our hospital, remove the board, remove the CEO, remove some of the senior staff and have everything controlled from somewhere else 120 kilometres away,” said Mr Howarth.

Dr Will Twycross from Central

General Practice explained the rationale behind proposed mergers.

“It is based on three principles,” he said.

“Amalgamations - including our hospital under Shepparton - is firstly based on geography.

“Which we all know is ridiculous.

“Secondly it is supposedly based on data.

“But that data is lacking.

“And thirdly, it is based on public transport networks,” he said, as the crowd laughed in disbelief.

“The plan to amalgamate our independently run, communityfocused hospital into a health service network of multiple hospitals predominantly governed under Goulburn Valley Health and sell it to you as an improved health service is absurd,” said Sarah Lieber, the nurse unit manager of acute services at the Mansfield District Hospital.

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Don’t lose your right to vote MANSFIELD Shire community members are encouraged to check the VEC website to ensure they are entitled to vote in the Mansfield Shire local government elections.

State government changes to the enrolment process have meant that more than 3000 Mansfield Shire ratepayers whose primary residence is outside of the municipality (non-resident ratepayers) will need to re-enrol to vote.

Mansfield Shire Council recently wrote to 3494 ratepayers who had been removed from the list of people who are automatically enrolled to vote in the Mansfield Shire local government elections, to encourage them to retain their right to vote and apply to be on the roll.

Council-enrolled voter applications are now open until the close of roll, which is expected to be on August 7, 2024.

They can be submitted online at mansfield.vic.gov.au/Enrol-to-Vote.

Hard copies are available at council’s municipal office at 33 Highett St Mansfield during business hours.

You are automatically entitled to vote if your primary residence is listed in Mansfield Shire with the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC).

For further information on your enrolment status and entitlement contact council on (03) 5775 8555.

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Jury to deliberate in Lynn murder trial C Case hi hinges on whether h th d deaths th were tragic t i accidents or p premeditated killings g

By SHAUN MCMAHON THE jury is set to deliberate in the trial of Gregory Lynn, accused of the murders of Russell Hill and Carol Clay, after hearing arguments and evidence from both the prosecution and defence over the past few weeks.

Prosecutors allege that Mr Lynn, a former pilot, murdered Mr Hill, 74, and Ms Clay, 73, at a campsite in the Wonnangatta Valley, then meticulously destroyed evidence to cover his tracks.

The precise circumstances of the alleged murders remain unclear due to the destruction of evidence.

The jury watched a video recording of Mr Lynn’s police interview following his November 2021 arrest.

In this interview, Mr Lynn detailed his version of events and assisted detectives in locating the couple’s remains.

Mr Lynn’s defence said the deaths were tragic accidents.

After the prosecution closed its case, Mr Lynn took the stand, maintaining his innocence of murder but acknowledging that his actions post-deaths were “despicable” and deserving of punishment.

Mr Lynn’s testimony painted a picture of escalating tension at the campsite.

According to him, after a day of deer stalking in the Wonnangatta Valley, he returned to camp and confronted Mr Hill about a drone that he believed was following him.

A heated argument ensued, with Mr Hill allegedly accusing Mr Lynn of hunting too close to camp and threatening to report him to the police.

Later that evening, Mr Lynn claimed he saw Mr Hill stealing his shotgun and ammunition.

Confronting Mr Hill near the couple’s tent, Mr Lynn described a chaotic struggle over the firearm, during which the gun discharged, accidentally killing Ms Clay.

Mr Lynn said he then locked the gun in his car, but Mr Hill attacked him with a knife, resulting in a fatal struggle that ended

DELIBERATING: The jury is set to deliberate in the trial of Gregory Lynn, accused of the murders of Russell Hill and Carol Clay, with Justice Michael Croucher stating last week there was “insufficient evidence” for the lesser charge of manslaughter.

PHOTO: SCV with Mr Hill being accidentally stabbed.

With family members of both the victims and the accused present, Mr Lynn offered an apology.

“All I can say to the families is that I am very sorry for your suffering that I caused and I should be punished for what I did,” he said, admitting that his failure to come forward after the deaths caused “immeasurable pain.”

Following the deaths, Mr Lynn described a frantic attempt to cover up the incident.

He cleaned up the blood, burned the tent and belongings, and disposed of the bodies.

Mr Lynn detailed his efforts to hide the bodies, which he said were placed in his trailer and driven to a remote part of the Union Spur track.

He said he expected the bodies to be found and denied hiding them deliberately.

“The whole plan, ill conceived as it was, was for me to disappear,” he said.

“At the time I could see all options were bad and trying to cover it up might offer a glimmer of hope to have a normal life.”

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in his favour in that regard, returning to check on the bodies in May. But then two detectives knocked on his door on July 14, 2020.

“I thought, well this plan is not working,” he said.

“I haven’t been able to disappear, so I have to make any remaining evidence disappear.”

Mr Lynn revisited the site in November 2020, finding the remains in a “gruesome” state, likely disturbed by wild animals.

He said he set fire to the bodies using kerosene and later scattered the ashes in the bush.

Crown prosecutor Daniel Porceddu dismissed Mr Lynn’s account as “complete fiction,” arguing that the only reasonable explanation for Mr Lynn’s cover-up was his knowledge that he had murdered the couple.

Mr Porceddu emphasised the deliberate and protracted actions Mr Lynn took to disguise his involvement.

“The most extreme of those actions is the burning of the bodies,” he said.

Mr Lynn’s lawyer, Dermot Dann KC, argued that the prosecution’s case was “increasingly desperate” and failed to provide factual evidence of murder.

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He urged the jury to consider Mr Lynn’s perspective, suggesting that the fear of being blamed for accidental deaths drove his client’s actions.

Mr Dann highlighted that Mr Lynn had already offered to plead guilty to destroying evidence and emphasised the lack of concrete evidence proving Mr Lynn’s guilt.

“Where’s the fantasy? It’s just not there,” said Mr Dann.

“It’s the opposite.

“Every time you get a chance to test his account, it’s true,” Mr Porceddu highlighted inconsistencies in Mr Lynn’s account, such as the omission of a rope tied between Mr Hill’s LandCruiser and a tent, which Mr Lynn claimed did not obstruct their struggle.

He argued that Mr Lynn’s actions following the deaths indicated a consciousness of guilt and a deliberate attempt to mislead investigators.

Following closing arguments, the jury will face the task of determining Mr Lynn’s guilt for the charge of murder or acquittal, with Justice Michael Croucher stating last week there was “insufficient evidence” for the lesser charge of manslaughter.

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FATAL COLLISION: A 64-year-old Tolmie man tragically died after a tree fell on his car.

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By HANNAH KENNELLY THE Mansfield shire community are grieving the loss of a local Tolmie man who died after his vehicle collided with a tree on June 12.

The 64-year-old was travelling along Mansfield-Whitfield Road early Wednesday morning when a tree fell on his vehicle.

According to Mansfield paramedics, the car veered off the road and crashed into nearby shrubbery.

Two teachers from Geelong Grammar Timbertop campus found the vehicle shortly after 9am and called emergency services.

Police, paramedics and SES

Two Timbertop p teachers p praised for supporting pp g victim workers all attended the scene and the Mansfield-Whitfield Road and Old Tolmie Road intersection was reportedly closed for several hours.

Mansfield paramedic Michelle Poggi described the accident as “immensely confronting”.

However, she extended praise to the two teachers who stayed with the victim before and after emergency services arrived.

“I honestly have no words to describe the bravery of those two men,” Ms Poggi said.

“Most people would have just called Triple Zero and waited for the ambulance to arrive, but

these people climbed through the smashed windscreen to get into the car and provided spinal and airway support to the victim.

“They held him, called out his name and comforted him.

“They went above and beyond to ensure he wasn’t alone.”

The veteran paramedic of 20 years has nominated the two teachers for an Ambulance Victoria commendation award.

“Bystanders or witnesses are often understandably reluctant to intervene when something frightening occurs,” she said.

“But when we arrived on scene, both teachers were in

the car with the victim.

“I said ‘Hey you can step back now that we’re here’, but they wanted to stay.”

Ms Poggi said the teachers continued to help paramedics for at least an hour.

Despite Wednesday’s tragedy, Ms Poggi wanted everyone to know “extraordinarily brave and compassionate people” were in their community.

“I was honestly in awe of them both, and I’ve been in this job a very long time and I’ve seen a lot of things,” Ms Poggi said.

“It’s important to acknowledge and commend people who do kind and brave deeds.”

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THE future of Tolmie Sports Day hangs in the balance after a new committee was unable to be formed at the annual general meeting held on May 23, due to a lack of community response.

A second attempt to hold elections for a new committee will be on Thursday June 27 at the Mechanics Institute in the hall.

A second failure will put the 138th Tolmie Sports Day and the future of the event in jeopardy.

Secretary Mary Reilly said Tolmie Sports Day was originally called the wombat picnic, because the Tolmie area was once called wombat.

“It’s pretty amazing seeing how much the sports has grown over the years, I have been volunteering since 2008,” she said.

“There have been 137 Tolmie Sports Days so far, with two world wars in between.

“There are a number of events which have become longstanding traditions over the years, such as foot races, equestrian events, horse events, bash the rat and wood chopping.

“It is different from other events, because we don’t have jumping castles and merry-gorounds, it’s all good old-fashioned sports like gumboot tosses and egg and spoon races.

“There even used to be a North East tug of war championships and a wheelbarrow race for husbands and wives which fell on Valentines Day; it was great fun.”

Mary said that sadly with a smaller committee over the last few years there’s been a lot of burden and responsibility placed on very few.

Next year she will be stepping down to assistant secretary.

“It doesn’t have to be this way,” Mary said.

“If we have enthusiastic energetic people with great ideas

A CHANCE TO STEP UP: Tolmie Sports Day is in jeopardy without the formation of a new committee at the Tolmie Sports Association’s next Annual General Meeting in May. PHOTO: Trinity Knight

INHERITED TRADITIONS: Generations of local families have participated in events at the sports over the years.

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“A committee is really just another name for a team and a team gets things done, so this year is the ideal time for a transition.

“Unfortunately, the last meeting we had didn’t go very well.”

Mary said they need more people to take on office bearer positions, otherwise it is likely that the day will disappear.

“I’d like to see 10 to 12 people join the Tolmie Sports Association then we can share out the roles,” she said.

Treasurer Janet Downing has been volunteering since 2014.

“I’ll be stepping down, but I’m happy to guide and help even as necessary on the day,” she said.

“It’s time for somebody else to take it on.

“I remember at the first Tol-

LONGSTANDING EVENTS: Tolmie Sports Day is known for the diversity of family friendly events from woodchopping to egg and spoon races.

mie Sports I went to I was helping out in the tearoom selling homemade scones, sandwiches, cakes and slices.

“It was a hive of activity, it almost felt as big as the Dandenong show.

“Over the years meetings would be once a month, and we all worked together following our own individual roles.”

Janet said they are currently releasing a mail out notice campaign to all residences in Tolmie and surrounds to get more people on board.

“There will be posters appearing in the windows of supportive Mansfield businesses,” she said.

“After 137 Sports Days since the 1880s, it would be a shame to lose the event through apathy,

or fear of committees, or simply a fear of over committing in already busy lives.”

Some of the key roles include sponsorships, publicity and promotion, site planner, volunteer team manager and games event manager.

“The Tolmie Sports Committees past and present would like to salute and thank the many businesses in and around Mansfield and Tolmie for their generous support and sponsorships,” Janet said.

“Without a Tolmie Sports committee the future of this wonderful tradition that is Tolmie Sports Day is at risk.”

The second AGM will be held on Thursday June 27 from 7pm at the Mechanics Institute in the hall.

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FOGO bins to be collected from July ALMOST 2500 green bins have now been delivered across the shire, with the new food and organic waste (FOGO) collection service starting from July 1, 2024.

Households in urban areas can generate green and food waste from mowing lawns, gardening, cooking and preparing food and this waste can now be put in the green bin and used to make compost.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said he was looking forward to seeing reduced quantities of landfill as a result of the new green bin in urban areas and townships.

“We consulted heavily over

how we were going to roll out the state government mandated changes to waste and recycling,” he said.

“We heard from our community that this is what they wanted – a fortnightly green waste pick up from urban areas only, with a continuation of the red bin being picked up weekly.

“The council team has worked hard to minimise costs, which I’m pleased to report will be a great outcome for ratepayers and the community.

“If you live in a rural area without a FOGO service, you can enrol in a composting workshop that council is of-

fering for later in the year, and you’ll receive a composting bucket as part of that.

“If you live in an outlying township, there is still time for you to opt-in and express your interest in a green bin service by calling council’s customer service team.”

Residents can begin using their green waste bins from the first week in July, when the service will begin.

The collection will be on the same day as red bin pick up, on the week alternating with the yellow recycling bin collection.

“There is a heap of informa-

tion about how to keep your bin clean, pest free and smell free on council’s website,” said Cr Rabie.

“We’re also handing out kitchen caddies so you can easily start disposing of your kitchen scraps.

“These can be picked up from council’s customer service team and are made from recycled plastic, helping keep more waste out of landfill.”

Residents can register their interest for the workshops, obtain a kitchen caddie and find more information about the FOGO service at mansfield.vic. gov.au/FOGO.

GREEN TIME: Almost 2500 green bins have now been delivered across the shire, with the new food and organic waste (FOGO) collection service starting from July 1, 2024.

Merton Community celebrates CFA volunteers TWENTY CFA service awards and medals were presented last Saturday night to Merton CFA volunteers in recognition of their commitment over the years to the Merton CFA brigade.

Held at Merton hall in front of a large community gathering, Paul Scragg (District CFA ACFO) acknowledged long serving locals Graham Kipping (50 years), Darryl Kipping (50), John Fraser (50), Murray Hill (40), Bernie Cummins (40), Rohan Harris (40) and Ken Dinsdale (40).

Brigade captain Ross Harlock handed medals and certificates to the other Merton members who have been answering the fire siren’s call for shorter lengths of time.

Showing appreciation of all community volunteers (in the spirit of National Volunteers Day) and acknowledging their combined efforts in helping others in times of need was the theme for the night.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hands off Mansfield Hospital WE, the undersigned former Board Members and Life Governors of Mansfield District Hospital, express our concerns about the amalgamation of the Mansfield District Hospital with a larger regional health service.

We understand the proposed public health reforms with significant administrative changes, will bring about diminution of the breadth and quality of the health services.

We agree with the statement from the Minister of Health: “It is important we look at how the system is organised to ensure we are delivering the very best health care, closer to home, for Victorian patients wherever they live.”

That is exactly what we do, where we live.

We have not received any information about how these changes were decided upon.

How do we know these changes will make an improvement of health outcomes for the Mansfield community?

Our primary concerns are: 1. No opportunity for consultation by either the community or health professionals.

FOGGY MORNING: Two dogs on a chilly morning in Merton.

PHOTO: Anne Curran 2. Amalgamation would separate both the CEO and Board away from the community.

These people have the local knowledge, leadership, innovation and commitment to drive optimum health outcomes.

The community has confidence in the current system of governance and administration which is responsive to local needs.

3. We are not aware of evidence to support the proposed financial efficiencies in amalgamation.

We understand that Grampians Health has a significant financial deficit after

two years of amalgamation.

4. Existing challenges have been pointed out by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, which describes poorer health outcomes are experienced for residents of rural and remote communities, when compared to their metropolitan counterparts.

We seek a guarantee that these changes are going to maintain and improve the health status of our growing and diverse community.

5. We note that Northern Grampians Shire Council passed a vote of No Confidence in the

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amalgamated Grampian Health Service.

The level of complaints from the community strongly suggests the Northern Grampian community is not sufficiently supported by Grampians Health.

We believe public health system reforms should be driven by a desire to improve the quality and accessibility of care, not by cost-cutting imperatives.

Rural communities deserve their health services to be maintained and improved rather than diminished.

We ask the government to have a robust and transparent consultation with the Mansfield community to ensure the best possible outcome.

Former Board members and Life Governors Peter Howarth, Sandy Todd, Murray Beattie, Ros Adams, Pamela Dalgliesh, Malcolm Kinlock, David Yencken, Tony Tehan, Gillian Belle, Leanne Robson, Jeremy Madin, Brenda Happell, Sue Parsons, Bruce Bingham, Julie Syme, Sarah Stegley, Ann Lahore, Bill Parsons, Rowan Swaney, Jennifer Clarke, Jeannie Acaster, Jane Freemantle, Mike Irwin, Jaya Naidu, Mick McCormack, Yvonne O’Connor, Tony Williams, Denis Tucker, Zaldah Kirley ■ More letters page 7

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Obituary - Rosemary Eileen Hansen HUNDREDS turned out on the afternoon of Friday June 7 to farewell belovedlocal Rosemary (Rosie) Eileen Hansen, with the ceremony held at the Mansfield Uniting Church.

In recognition of her contribution to the Mansfield District Hospital, colleagues formed a guard of honour with nurses donning their scrubs in tribute to Rosie’s five decades of service to healthcare.

WE have lost one of our finest frontline workers.

Rosie started her nursing career 54 years ago this week, at Box Hill and District Hospital in Melbourne.

She went on to become a midwife and it was here that

IN MEMORY OF: Rosemary Eileen Hansen she found her most enjoyment.

The only interruption to her nursing career was to have her two girls Amanda and Jen. With a move to Corowa, she incorporated her career in nursing with running two tile shops in Corowa and Mulwala.

In 2013 on moving to the shire, Rosie began work at the

Mansfield District Hospital in the acute ward, where she would work to her retirement in 2023.

When spoken of Rosie is remembered as compassionate, caring, a teacher of others, always with a ready and affectionate smile.

She had humility and was never judgemental, and she served her various communities with dignity and style.

She will be remembered as one of the best by her friends, colleagues, sisters and brother, and most of all by her loving husband Peter, daughters Amanda and Jen, and her much adored grandchildren Camryn, Kenzie, Lahni, Jade, Finlay and and Jake.

May she rest in peace.

OUTPOURING OF GRIEF: There was not a dry eye amongst the mourners as they bid farewell to Rosie Hansen.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR From experience It is with concern I write this letter.

The amalgamations of hospitals is real.

My wife of 51 years experienced it when she nursed at Corowa hospital in the Murray border town.

The hospital and town is very similar to Mansfield.

Good residents.

It had a maternity ward, kids ward, acute ward and excellent emergency department.

NSW Health in their wisdom decided to get rid of the board and have one central board.

No more emergency department.

No more maternity.

No more theatre.

Food comes pre-prepared from Wagga Wagga.

My wife had to give up her midwifery.

It was run by a cost-cutting, ruthless CEO. The system is now broke.

Sadly, Rosie passed away a couple of weeks ago in the Mansfield Hospital, where she had previously worked.

The care there was and is first class.

If you care about your family, friends and doctor neighbours,

fight to stop this stupidity.

Write to your local member, your commonwealth member, premier and news outlets.

Protest loud and hard.

Your healthcare is paramount.

Thank you to all the brilliant doctors and nurses at Mansfield District Hospital.

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A raw deal FOR many years Mansfield has been trying to upgrade its Ambulance Station and SES buildings to make them fit for purpose and ensure they meet the

A small act makes a big impact.

A new kerbside collection service for garden clippings and food scraps is commencing in July 2024.

demand of population growth and the added pressure of being a major tourist destination.

The request to improve our emergency services has continually fallen on deaf ears and not due to a lack a of lobbying and serious effort at a local level to the state government.

Now it’s our hospital being undermined!

The health of our community and the social cohesion our hospital brings cannot be over emphasised.

Once restructuring of our hospital goes ahead economic rationalists start looking for more

ways to reduce costs.

It is like selling state assets.

With our health and emergency services being eroded, where does that leave the Mansfield Shire in times of emergency and natural disasters?

Those who work and volunteer in these areas are our backbone.

Mansfield is certainly getting a raw deal when it comes to funding these essential services from the state government.

Please speak up; it will be too late when our hospital’s services are depleted or gone altogether.

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Past time for unregulated tech platforms RECENT calls for social media tech giants to be treated as publishers and subject to Australian media laws has increased debate on the social media platforms, and their negative societal effects experienced in a single generation.

It follows the eSafety Commissioner’s loss in the Federal Court against the social media platform X refusing to extend a ban on video images of the stabbing of bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel in a western Sydney church, with the judge stating an Australian ban ‘would be ignored or disparaged in other countries’.

According to Michael Miller, News Corp Australia’s executive chairman’s address to the Australian Press Club, the government

should take notice of what the majority of Australians want and legislate for social media monopolies including Meta, Tik Tok and X to play by Australian rules Mr Miller proposed media platforms should require a ‘social licence’ to force them to deal fairly in markets and be liable for content in countries in which they operate, or risk being penalised or shut out.

The ‘social licence’ concept would include provision for anti-monopolistic digital markets, contribute funds to be spent tackling causal mental health, honour Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code, and apply penalties including crime sanctions where laws are broken.

Mr Miller cited recent Meta’s

decision not to comply with the Media Bargaining Code and challenged it to bargain with legacy media in good faith.

He argued social media profits from bad behaviour including ‘evil videos’, bullying, con artists scams, and glamourising eating disorders.

Surveys indicate that 83 per cent of Australians believe major technical and social media companies should be subject to Australian laws, and 54 per cent would support a ban on a social media company that refused to comply with Aus-

tralia’s regulations and law.

The addictive nature of social media driven by ever more smart algorithms, continues to challenge all levels of society, leading to cyberbullying, anxiety, depression and not age-appropriate content.

Concerningly, the leading cause of death among Australians aged 15 to 24 is suicide, and mental health disorders among young people have soared by nearly 50 per cent in 15 years, coinciding with the introduction of social media.

Some experts blame social media for young people’s decline in mental health and others are asking social media companies to share their internal data on how their products affect teenager mental health.

In response parents are being urged not to provide smartphones to children under 12 and restrict social media accounts under 16; school principals are moving to ban the use of smartphones during school hours.

While social media can be a force for good and has changed the way we communicate and socially interact, big tech social media platforms making super profits are not going to self-regulate.

It’s past time Australia joined the EU, Canada and other like-minded countries to legislate for social media platforms to be on a level playing field with legacy media publishers and respond to consequential harm they cause.

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Council Meetings The upcoming scheduled Council meeting is Tuesday 25 June 2024 at 5pm and will be held both online and in person at the Council Chambers, 33 Highett Street, Mansfield. Go to the events section on our website for more information about how to observe the meeting or contact Customer Service on 5775 8555.

Customer Service Hours Council's municipal office at 33 Highett Street, Mansfield, is open from 8.30am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Don’t Lose Your Right to Vote The State Government is changing who is automatically enrolled to vote in local government elections. This means many people will need to apply to enrol to vote.

Contact Council to vote in Mansfield Shire if you pay rates here but your primary residence is listed elsewhere. Some businesses and corporations may be entitled to apply to enrol to vote here too – there’s more information on our website for people who run a business.

So far, not even 150 Mansfield Shire voters out of more than 3,000 removed from the roll have re-enrolled to vote. The roll will close shortly and Council wants to make sure that community members don’t miss their opportunity to take part in the democratic process.

Enrolling for council elections means you get to have a say in who represents your community. Ensure you keep your voice in these elections – make sure you’re enrolled to vote here.

Ratepayers have until the close of roll 4pm Wednesday 7 August 2024 to enrol, however please contact Council as soon as possible to ensure you are able to be enrolled before the close of rolls. Visit mansfield.vic.gov.au/Elections2024 for more information or to enrol.

Sport Facilities Strategy Update Community members are invited to provide feedback on the Sport Facilities Strategy Update. The 2024 Update of the Sport Facilities Strategy aims to provide Council with a four-year plan, guiding development requirements for sports facilities in the Mansfield Shire by considering growing residential population, changes in participation trends, the Fair Access Policy and aspirations of local sporting clubs and groups.

You can view the Draft Sport Facilities Strategy Update on engage.mansfield.vic.gov.au. Feedback will be accepted up to 5.00pm 28 June 2024.

Animal Desexing Program Work With Us Council currently has the following employment opportunities available.

For full details visit Council's website mansfield.vic.gov.au Undergraduate Finance Undergraduate Engineer Maternal & Child Health Nurse Scholarship Program Maternal & Child Health Nurse

Free pet desexing has been extended until 30 June 2024 for eligble residents in Mansfield Shire. Council has received funding through the Victorian State Government Animal Welfare Fund Grants Program to provide free desexing and microchipping for pets owned by vulnerable or disadvantaged families and individuals. The program is available to residents who hold a Pension, Health Care, Commonwealth Seniors Health, Low Income Health Care or Veterans Affairs card, or are referred by a Mansfield Community Pet Package project partner. To see if you are eligible, or for more information visit mansfield.vic.gov.au/desexing or call (03) 5775 8555.

Traffic Management in Collopy Street The High Street Carpark is set to be asphalted from 26 - 28 June. There will be traffic management in place in Collopy St to facilitate truck movements as the asphalt is delivered.

Road users in Collopy St are advised to be cautious of trucks and obey the direction of traffic management personnel during this time.

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Last chance for free pet de-sexing FREE pet de-sexing has been extended until June 30, 2024 for eligible residents in Mansfield Shire.

Local vet clinics participating in the program are providing the free de-sexing service in partnership with the Victorian Government and Mansfield Shire Council.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said he hoped people would take up the opportunity to get their pets de-sexed.

“The cost of de-sexing pets can be a barrier for people who would otherwise want this procedure for their companion pets,” said Cr Rabie.

“We hope the opportunity to have pets de-sexed for free is taken up by community members.

“Having your pet de-sexed is an important part of responsible pet ownership.”

The Companion Animal Desexing & Microchipping Program is made possible through the Victorian Government’s Animal Welfare Fund Grants Program and is available to those who hold

a pension, concession, or health care and low-income card.

Council said they will waive the initial registration fees for non-registered animals when the pet is desexed and microchipped as part of the program.

“The program aims to support our vulnerable or disadvantaged residents with free desexing and microchipping of companion dogs and cats, which will reduce the number of unwanted and stray animals in the shire over time,” said Cr Rabie.

“To ensure as many pets as possible can be treated, the registration incentive is provided under amnesty.

“There will be no infringements issued for unregistered animals accepted to the program.”

For more information or to determine your eligibility, visit mansfield.vic.gov. au/desexing or call (03) 5775 8555.

Bookings close June 30 or until the fund has reached its limit.

PET DESEXING: Free pet de-sexing has been extended until June 30, 2024 for eligible residents in Mansfield Shire.

FREE DESEXING AND MICROCHIPPING AS responsible guardians of our beloved pets, it is important for us to prioritise their health and well-being at every turn, Delatite Veterinary Services is launching desexing month in July.

A promotional campaign dedicated to advocating the vital importance of this procedure for the well-being of our furry friends.

Supporting the significance of such a promotion, the Mansfield Shire Council is extending their commitment to free desexing and microchipping for those who meet certain requirements until the end of June 2024.

Desexing, often referred to as spaying (for females) or castration (for males), involves the surgical removal of reproductive organs in pets including dogs, cats, rabbits and even ferrets.

Owner of Delatite Veterinary Services Dr Anna Manning said beyond its role

in population control, desexing month aims to highlight the countless health benefits associated with this procedure.

“From reducing the risk of certain cancers to curbing behavioural issues, such as aggression desexing stands as a cornerstone of preventive healthcare for pets, not just for its role in controlling unwanted breeding,” she said.

“We would like to thank the Mansfield Shire Council for jumping on board with such a generous offer and joining us to advocate for the health of your pets.

“We hope all who are eligible to take up this offer.”

Studies have consistently shown that desexed pets live longer, healthier lives compared to their intact counterparts.

Desexing offers a multitude of behavioural and social benefits for pets.

Intact pets are more prone to roaming, aggression, and territorial

marking behaviours that can pose risks to their safety and create tensions within households.

At the heart of Desexing Month lies a commitment to promoting responsible pet ownership and safeguarding the well-being of our furry family members.

For the month of July, Delatite Veterinary Services will be offering reduced prices on desexing of dogs, cats, rabbits & ferrets.

Further discounts will also be extended to working dogs, multiple animals within the same household.

Mansfield Shire Council free microchipping and desexing is open for applications until the end of June.

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Correction - Mansfield Fresh Food Drive IN the June 12 edition of the paper an article incorrectly reported the Mansfield Fresh Food Drive at St John’s hall ran on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

It does in fact run on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

The Mansfield Courier would like to apologise for the error.

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Space, motorbikes and proud grandparents make a busy week in Jamieson The community enjoyed the activity with some residents enjoying the leaf raking and light chores.

The students participate in Jamieson with the community volunteers on the island, the street scape, the primary school with music and singing classes as well as outdoor involvement with the students.

The three-week tenure will finish with a concert at the school.

JAMIESON ON THE LINE with Carmel Dixon

LAST week Jamieson primary school hosted a visit by Merrijig teachers and students.

A highlight of the day was the visit to the Jamieson and District Historical Society Museum by the junior students following a walk along the Jamieson River.

The Old Courthouse has been recreated and the students were encouraged to take part in a courtroom trial.

Jamieson teacher Anette Allen was a wonderful coach, helping the young students in the dock, the witness stand and the magistrate bench in costume to play their parts.

Allison McKenzie, president of the Jamieson & District Historical Society, welcomed the students and teachers to the museum display, explaining the history of this very old courtroom.

Following the Trial the entourage were escorted to the lockup at the rear of the building, where the guilty were placed.

Recently a small latch was added to the structure when opened a face appears to surprise visitors.

All adds to the drama.

ALL RISE: Student Cory Young with Jamieson junior class teacher Anette Allen at the Old Courthouse.

LAST Saturday local Kevington resident and Life Governor of the Mansfield and District Hospital, Denis Tucker spoke at the Save Our Hospital rally..

Denis was passionate with his speech on the critical importance of keeping our hospital in Mansfield.

Denis has for more than 20 years, given his time to music therapy, to the associated age care establishments in Mansfield, playing and singing to senior citizens and bringing great joy to the recipients.

VERY proud Jamieson grandfather Brian Dixon, enjoyed the presentation ceremony at the Mansfield Netball competition last Saturday.

Brian’s granddaughter Amy Dixon Rielly, received a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a rousing cheer from her team, on the occasion of playing her 150th game of netball.

Congratulations.

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THE senior students are exploring space and have made a number of rockets with the Merrijig students.

They participated in a space themed incursion, the highlight being the launching of rockets some were propelled well over 10 meters up.

The students are working on a space expo to be presented next Wednesday, June 26 at the primary school.

THE Kevington Hotel saw an influx of motor bike enthusiasts over the King’s Birthday week end, with many staying in-house at the hotel and a large number camping in the hotel riverside grounds.

The management and staff enjoyed the visitors and catered to their needs with enthusiasm.

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Celebrating the first International Day of Play

By KIM STONEY, The Farmhouse founder MOST people know play is fun.

But few people know that play is actually key to children’s learning, well-being, and development.

The Farmhouse joined people around the world in celebrating the first International Day of Play on June 11, to raise awareness of the importance of play in children’s lives and ensure that every child can realize their right to play.

Fred Rogers, an American television host, famously once said, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning.

“But for children play is serious learning.

“Play is really the work of childhood.”

But a recent global study across 36 countries indicates

that 78 per cent of children say adults do not always think playing is important.

Furthermore, 73 per cent of children do not believe adults take play, and how it can help them learn, seriously.

Global education experts increasingly stress the importance of play in making learning engaging, combating learning loss, and helping children overcome trauma and stress. In a recent article by the Brookings Institution global education experts noted that “Play is fundamentally important for 21st century skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and more.

“Further, it can relieve stress and support emotional regulation.

“Play is not just for children – evidence indicates that it is critical for adults too.”

The International Day of Play was declared by the United Nations in March this year with 140 member states supporting.

“Through play, children explore and understand the world, learn how to collaborate and empathise with others, build the confidence to claim their rights, and develop a lifelong love of learning,” said Susan McIsaac, President and CEO of Right To Play International, Canada.

The ability to play harnesses the power of play to protect, educate, and empower millions of children each year to rise above adversity.

Celebrating this, the first International Day of Play, gives global legitimacy to what children have always known: that play is a transformative force in their lives, and that every child should have the right to play.

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Turning the page: a new chapter

By TRINITY KNIGHT THE Mansfield Newsagency could soon be forced to close its doors after 20 years of servicing the community.

Standing between the aisles of magazines, newspapers and birthday cards, owners Frank and Moya Livingstone feel heartbroken about the potential closure.

It is a bittersweet moment for Frank, who has been in the industry for 36 years.

“We don’t want to see Mansfield without a newsagent, but we’ve been on the market for two and a half years and still haven’t had one expression of interest,” Frank said.

“The problem is we’re both getting older and not in a position to continue.”

Frank said they have advised the publishers they will cease to operate as a newsagent towards the end of August, because they are obliged to give three months’ notice before closing down.

“News Corp is attempting to find a distribution agent and a buyer, and we are hopeful that we’ll still find someone, but if we can’t then we’ll probably end up closing our doors towards the end of September,” he said.

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THE NEXT CHAPTER: It is a bittersweet moment for Frank and Moya Livingstone who have run the Mansfield newsagent for 20 years.

PHOTO: Trinity Knight vice stations, but it means home deliveries will cease.”

Frank explained that they are not alone as a number of newsagents across Victoria have closed recently.

“When we first came to

Mansfield, on a public holiday Sunday, we would order in excess of 2000 Herald Suns and this year we only ordered 390.

“Some of the caravan parks used to take 100 pa-

pers every Sunday, but now they don’t take any.”

Frank said despite this number not everyone, particularly the older population, want to read their news online and prefer to have

hard copy newspapers.

Moya still remembers how large the building felt on the first day it opened in 2004 after they sold the newsagent they ran in South Melbourne

and moved to Mansfield.

“It was three times bigger, I just thought there’s no way we’re ever going to manage this, but we did,” she said.

“It was chaotic and a lot of the people in Mansfield didn’t like change and it took us a while to work our way in and they ended up liking us in the end.”

Frank said running a newsagent is a full-time commitment as it runs seven days a week.

“Lucky I’m a morning person and I don’t mind the 3am starts,” he said.

“We get our deliveries at around 2:30am, wrap up all our papers for the mail runs, make orders and then the delivery guy heads off at 4:30 to deliver all of the papers, before we open the shop at 6am.

“Now that we’re getting to the end of our working life, a decision had to be made.”

Moya said the town is going to be sad, but they cannot continue to do it forever.

“I think we’ve done a good service to the community, and I think we’ve looked after them well,” she said.

“I’m going to miss the loyal customers and staff we’ve had over the years.

“Distribution is in News Corp’s court at the moment and we’re still hopeful that someone might come in and decide to buy it.”

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WiNE AGM success ON May 30, The WiNE Committee held a successful Annual General Meeting sponsored by the Mansfield Hotel.

Katie Lockey commenced the event with a warm welcome to all attendees, an Acknowledgement of Country, and a comprehensive report highlighting WiNE’s year of accomplishments.

A notable initiative highlighted was the ‘Girl, It’s Your Money Project,’ aiming to empower and educate young women in financial literacy.

This project received support from key sponsors including the Victorian State Government, Community Bank Mansfield District, and Community Bank Bright.

The AGM featured the International Women’s Day Breakfast with esteemed Keynote Speaker Colleen Gwynne and a panel comprising Zainab Reyazee, Debbie Mims, and Simone Reeves.

The event received generous support from sponsors including Community Bank Mansfield District, Better You HQ Counselling, Burnt Creek Cottages, and others.

Additionally, the WiNE Committee presented financial statements for the past year, including income statements and balance sheets presented by Genevieve De Stantis.

The meeting encompassed the election of new committee members.  Treasurer: Genevieve De Stantis  President: Gemma Gray  Secretary: Saskia Van Bever  Vice President: Maya Balvonova  Marketing + Social Media: Karyn Evans General Members: Katie Lockey; Samantha Leenen; Kaitlyn De Munk, Kylie McCormack and Thenmoli (Moli) Thruselvan.

Eco-conscious skiers embrace recycled snow gear

By HANNAH KENNELLY A FRESH dump of snow has seen puffer-clad and beanie-wearing tourists and locals head to Mount Buller for the start of the 2024 ski season.

However, the price of pants, helmets, goggles, skiis and poles can snowball into a costly affair.

Renae Vojtek and her family travel to Mount Buller every year and love perfecting their skiing and snowman-making skills.

However, Renae said the costly nature of snow gear deters many families from skiing.

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he would just grow out of it,” she said.

“It was starting to get really expensive, and I spoke with other parents who were experiencing similar things.

“I didn’t want to keep buying new clothes and I didn’t want to throw old gear into landfill.”

In 2015, Renae and her husband Eddie Cameron started Back to the Slopes - a business for new and preloved snow gear.

“Customers are welcome to bring in their old snow gear and trade it in or buy second-hand gear for a much cheaper price,” she explained.

Almost a decade on, Back to the Slopes has grown from a few listings

on eBay to a huge online business, with an in-person headquarters at Niddrie, Melbourne.

“We expanded from clothing to boots, to snowboards to accessories, so we’ve really expanded our clientele,” she said.

“We have so many repeat customers who return every year.”

Renae said Back to The Slope’s business model is all about sustainability and making sure “everyone gets to experience the snow”.

“We are really focused on getting families who wouldn’t normally go skiing, up to the snow,” she said.

“On top of that, we are conscious of our environmental impact, especially when talking about clothing

that is often only worn one weekend out of the whole year.”

Eco-conscious skiers living in the Mansfield Shire can also find sustainable snow gear around town.

Op shop and second-hand clothing stores have endless racks of pre-loved snow gear and vintage ski jackets.

Mansfield resident Trinity Knight bought pearlcoloured ski goggles, pants, gloves and a helmet for $80 at Mansfield Vinnies.

The 21-year-old loves to ski but was wary about contributing to fast fashion.

“I think getting secondhand snow clothing is the best of both worlds,” she laughed.

“It’s a lot cheaper and you help the environment.”

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HOTHOUSE Theatre recently announced their lycra-friendly green matinee initiative encouraging theatregoers to cycle to the Butter Factory Theatre for a special matinee performance of the upcoming show, Symphonie of the Bicycle.

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Symphonie of the Bicycle is a one-man show written by and starring Hew Parham offering a hilarious and touching exploration of cycling, ambition, and the challenges of mid-life self-discovery.

Audiences can expect a blend of outrageous comedy and poignant drama, making it a must-see for both bike riders and theatre lovers.

The green Matinee aims to reduce carbon emissions while fostering community spirit among bike enthusiasts and families.

Despite the winter weather, HotHouse Theatre offers enticing incentives to brave the elements: riders will enjoy discounted tickets and a pre-show gourmet BBQ supplied by regenerative, sustainable Wolki Farm and cooked by award winning La Maison restaurant.

Participants can claim their rewards by showing a selfie of their journey, sharing their travel story, or displaying some seriously sweaty lycra at the box office.

Even if it rains, discounted tickets will still be honoured, ensuring a fun and eco-conscious outing for all.

“With some great rewards for cyclists to burn some carbs, boost green energy, the green matinee is fantastic opportunity to combine a love for theatre with sustainable practices, and we hope to inspire our community to embrace eco-friendly travel while enjoying a unique cultural experience,” said HotHouse Theatre CEO Terese Casu.

“The green matinee is a great initiative that combines a fun physical activity in bike riding with a sustainable transport option and a cultural experience all in one,” said Albury City mayor Kylie King.

“I fully support anything that can provide so many community benefits in a single event.”

The lycra-friendly green matinee gourmet BBQ is scheduled for June 29 at 1pm, followed by the show that commences at 2pm at the Butter Factory Theatre.

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Community Rallies Flame burns bright ■ From page 1

“The biggest issue is I can’t tell you what Mansfield District Hospital or your new health service will look like because I’m not allowed to know – even our board and CEO don’t know.

“I haven’t been consulted.

“You haven’t been consulted.

“We haven’t been consulted,” Ms Lieber said.

“We need a local hospital board and management team to lead local solutions to our care, because it is our community and our choice,” said Dr Graham Slaney, Mansfield Medical Clinic.

Shadow minister for health and ambulance services, Georgie Crozier MP commended local nurses and health practitioners on the invaluable work they are doing to support the community and reiterated the importance of keeping this service local.

“Amalgamations will cause a loss of services, a loss of jobs and the loss of a local voice.

“This will not be good for this beautiful town.

“I am 100 per cent behind you – as are my colleagues Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish and Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland who are both here today.

“We need to represent your concerns, and you are sending this message loud and clear to Spring Street.”

Peter Howarth urged the crowd to maintain the anger, to keep on sending the message, to email the health minister and premier and vocalise community dissent.

“I hereby put this resolution to the vote,” he said.

“The community of Mansfield Shire opposes and will fight any plan to restructure or amalgamate Mansfield District Hospital.”

The vote was unanimously approved.

“What makes Mansfield Hospital special is a flame that seems to burn bright,” said Dr Ben Nally, Central General Practice.

“It is fueled by 150 years of history and by dedication, community, leadership, pride, passion and ultimately having ownership of the hospital service we provide.

“My concern is hospital amalgamations pose a huge risk to this flame, that it might burn less bright and could eventually go out.

“So let’s say no to hospital amalgamations and keep that flame burning bright.”

IMPORTANT DOCUMENT: Dr Will Twycross said the petition had been signed by 4,500 people and counting.

NOT IN SUPPORT: The message was clear: Hands off our hospital.

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SAY IT LOUD: Placards and signs where everywhere, as the community made its feelings known.

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Community Rallies A town united, hands off our hospital TAKE a walk down Mansfield’s main street and it is a window-scape of protest, as the town makes its feelings known about state government plans to amalgamate the local hospital under Goulburn Valley Health.

It is a town united, the sentiment reflected in posters displayed in shopfront after shopfront.

Amanda and Patrick Crouzet from the Alpine Patisserie closed their shop on Saturday to attend the public meeting organised in the main street.

They both believe it is important to show support for the hospital, the staff and paramedics who will all be affected by an amalgamation.

“It’s time to stand up and be counted,” Ms Crouzet said.

“If amalgamation of our health services is a good idea, why the secrecy around it?

“Consultation and transparency are crucial if there is nothing to hide.”

Caitlin Purcell from Ink Bookshop expressed pride in the town and the shire overall, as the community rallies to retain control of the local hospital.

“It’s an integral part of the community here, and we are very fortunate to have such fantastic doctors, nurses, staff and facilities for our shire,” she said.

“Our current Mansfield District Hospital board diligently manages our hospital and thoughtfully responds to our specific needs and the community’s concerns.

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SIGN HERE: Sue Sharpe and Kylie Purcell believe the local hospital needs to be run by local people.

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NOT HAPPY JAN: All Terrain Cycle’s Wayne Arazny, Bruce Halket and Andrew Hezel expressed opposition to proposed hospital amalgamations.

SHOUTING IT FROM ON HIGH: Josh Konig, Adam Holland, Cecelia Walker, Dean Belle, Sheridan Strong, Freya Gunn and Simon McLean made their feelings known about the amalgamation.

BE COUNTED: Ink Bookshop’s Charlotte Lindsay wholeheartedly throws her support behind this worthwhile cause.

organises ongoing fundraising - that so many of us participate in each year - to keep our hospital wellmaintained with updated equipment and technology.

“If management of our hospital goes to a centralised Hume region,

we will lose control of our hospital and the direction of the funding.

“I am concerned that locals will lose the incentive to fundraise if money is just filtered into the coffers of an overriding organisation.”

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“Apart from caring for our own community, we are a tourism destination,

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“From a health point of view, we have fostered a very close working relationship with the hospital and the clinics providing a strong and cohesive service.

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“Anything that threatens to reduce or limit this service will be to the detriment of the whole community.”

Dean and Gill Belle from the Produce Store expressed concern.

“Programs which passed and present management and boards have worked so hard for including maternity, Restart and more will potentially be compromised,” Mr Belle said.

“If we wish to attract and retain the breadth and depth of medical professionals to Mansfield these programs are critical.”

Narelle Rademaker from All Terrain Cycles stated the hospital is the heart of the town.

“Caring and catering for our local residents and visitors, it connects the entire community and supports us all,” she said.

“Testament to this are the countless hours of fundraising by local groups, the hospital auxiliary and the CWA’s gifting of their newborn baby baskets.”

Ms Rademaker considers herself incredibly fortunate to have been able to use the midwifery department on multiple occasions.

She herself was born there over 40 years ago.

“Not only does the hospital provide an incredible service, it also employs many people,” she said.

“When you are at your most vulnerable, it is comforting to know you can receive care close to loved ones by members of your own community.

“You can’t put a price on that.”

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Community Rallies

 A MESSAGE OF SUPPORT: The sentiment was reflected in window after window.

WHEREVER YOU LOOKED: Mansfield Parts and 4WD stands in support of our hospital.

 CLOSED FOR THE DAY: From the Alpine Patisserie to the real estate agents to supermarkets, cafes and clothes shops up and down the street, Mansfield made its feelings known.

FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT: Sue Sharpe and Kylie Purcell were drumming up support on the street.

What’s your connection to the hospital?

By HANNAH KENNELLY MANSFIELD District Hospital has been a pillar of the local community since 1871, a place of refuge for broken bones, emergency stitches, newborns, the elderly and everything in between.

Many residents share generational connections to the hospital, while others may have only visited once.

The recent threat of proposed amalgamation has catapulted the institution into the headlines and medical practitioners across the shire are eager to stop the motion.

The Mansfield Courier spoke with members of the community before and during last weekend’s rally and asked them to share their history with the hospital.

Generations find care and connection at Mansfield District Hospital p Here are their stories.

AS she humorously puts it, Rachel Noble was born at Mansfield Hospital by complete accident.

Her parents were skiing at Mount Buller on opening weekend in 1974 when her mum suddenly went into labour three weeks early.

“Dad dropped her at the hospital and went and stayed with mum’s best friend from high school,” Rachel said.

“I was born at 2:22am on June 9, feet first with my umbilical cord around my neck.

“If it wasn’t for Dr Joan Curtis, I likely would have died.”

Several of Rachel’s nieces and nephews were born at the hospital, cementing a

long-lasting connection to the hospital spanning over 30 years.

“The hospital is a pretty special place for a lot of people in the community,” Rachel said.

“There’s something about being able to call the hospital and knowing the person at the end of the phone line.

“Everyone is connected and there’s a beautiful sense of familiarity.”

ANNA Burchell’s connection to Mansfield District is two-fold.

She is currently working as the hospital’s director of people and services, but has also been a patient herself.

“I have had surgery in our theatre, stayed in our ward and used our urgent care centre,” she said.

“I absolutely love our hospital; the care and the community focus here is mind-blowing.”

Anna attended the community rally last weekend to oppose Mansfield District Hospital’s proposed amalgamation.

“I’m here today because I think hospital services should be governed by, represented by and run by local people,” she said.

“Having our hospital turned into a long-distanced arm of a big, amalgamated hospital is going to be to the detriment of Mansfield and the community.

“It really worries me.”

MANSFIELD resident Ross Martin has been a patient at the hospital several times.

“It might sound unusual, but my stay at the hospital for day-surgery was a very pleasant experience,” he said.

“The staff are so incredibly friendly and wonderful; I don’t think anyone has a single bad thing to say about it.

“The hospital has always been well-supported by the community, so that’s what I’m doing at today’s rally.”

DIANE Grech has lived in Mansfield for 17 years and her entire family has used hospital services for generations.

“When my child was 16 months old, he got a high temperature while camping in Lake Eildon,” she said.

“The hospital looked after him so diligently.”

Diane said Mansfield’s medical care and hospital surfaces were a huge factor in her decision to move to the High Country.

LEE Roberts used to work at Mansfield District Hospital as a nurse and described it as a “essential” part” of the local community.

The healthcare worker now works at Mansfield Central Practice but was steadfast in her support of the hospital.

“I feel like it’s part of my job as a nurse to support the hospital and make sure we don’t lose crucial services,” she explained.

“If this hospital loses certain services, it will be catastrophic for the community.”

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Community Rallies THOUSANDS GATHER TO OPPOSE MANSFIELD DISTRICT HOSPITAL AMALGAMATION

100 PER CENT: Shadow minister for health and ambulance services Georgie Crozier MP pledged the opposition’s support to stand-by Mansfield and fight hospital amalgamations.

SUPPORT FROM ON-HIGH: Banners and placards filled High Street.

NO TO HOSPITAL AMALGAMATIONS: Sarah Lieber spoke of uncertainty when it comes to health service reforms.

RALLY SPEAKERS: (from left) Shadow minister for health and ambulance services Georgie Crozier MP, Mr Peter Howarth, (rear) Dr Ben Nally, Dr Graham Slaney, Mayor Cr Steve Rabie and (front) Dr Will Twycross, Sarag Leiber and Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish MP. PHOTOS: Sandra Lording from Sandralee Photography

ADDRESSING THE CROWD: Dr Graham Slaney took to the lectern at the public meeting.

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World-first snow rescue vehicles to heat up patient care

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN NEW state-of the art Ambulance Victoria (AV) snow vehicles are looking to change the game of patient care on the slopes.

Three brand new Can-Am defenders and Skidoo vehicles specially designed for the Victorian High Country made a stop in Wangaratta in preparation to hit the slopes for snow season.

AV Hume area manager Rob Heaslip said the vehicles have been three years in the making, going through rigorous testing and design alterations to ensure they are best suited for snow resorts at Falls Creek, Mount Hotham and Mount Buller.

“Everything was too big to access patients in those resorts, so we had to make something new,” he said.

“It’s going to make a huge difference; we will be able access patients a lot quicker and transport them a lot more appropriately and

SNOW READY: Ambulance Victoria’s Greg Margetts and Rob Heaslip were excited to showcase the new state of the art snow vehicles at Wangaratta’s AV branch.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling ing distributed to the three resorts, complementing the standard garage of ambulance vehicles.

Mr Heaslip said the CanAM defender was a worldfirst design in ambulance care, which has already proven its functional value in elements outside of the snow.

monitor really critical patients while we’re getting them back to a medical centre or to an ambulance.

“It’s just a much more sophisticated way to treat patients, because everything that’s on the Can-Am is on a normal ambulance, it’s just more compact.”

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“We’ve been developing them from a farm vehicle to what you see now,” he said.

“They are really unique and they’re really functional; we put wheels back on it and used it at the F1 Grand Prix this year for getting in and out of big crowds and our Gippsland comrades will use on some of the surf

beach stuff as well.

“We designed it for snow, but with different uses over the state and because our research development centre is in Melbourne, other people saw it being developed and thought they could us it in other environments.”

Mr Heaslip said the design of the vehicles have been tai-

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lored to the snowy and hilly specific features of the local resorts, which have proven complex to navigate for standard ambulance transport in the past.

“It responds to a lot of manual handling challenges we had at different resorts as well as patient comfort,” he said.

“We actually used to tow a sled with a skidoo with a patient on the back, so if someone needed treatment along the way, then that’s too bad, but now we’ve got on board monitoring within the machine.

“We can now use the fire trails there in the summer and some of the bike trails to be able to access patients in wilderness areas.”

Mr Heaslip said in addition to a greater investment in snow vehicle car, Ambulance Victoria had also tripled its paramedic workforce at snow resorts during the season to improve response times and patient care.

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Mansfield Primary prep to grade two cross country

By MACEY EGAN and SOPHIE SNELL ON Friday June 14, Mansfield Primary School held their prep to grade two cross country.

They started the day by leaving school and heading down to the main oval.

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The grade ones and twos then ran their two kilometre laps, including an additional lap around the main oval before finishing.

All students received a certificate with the top 15 of each category in each year level

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St John’s Anglican opens doors to community ST JOHN’S Anglican Church in Mansfield is holding an open day on Saturday, June 22, from 1:00 pm, concluding with a performance by the St John’s choir at 3:00 pm.

All are welcome to attend.

Reverend Mel Clark explained the purpose behind the event.

“Our open day is an opportunity for people to come into the church and have a wander around, ask questions, and learn about the different spaces in the church building,” she said.

“We know that there is an entire generation of people who may never have been inside a church, or have only been in a church for a wedding or funeral - this is our way of saying ‘Welcome’.”

Rev Clark emphasised the importance of making OPEN TO ALL: St John’s Anglican Church in Mansfield is opening its doors to the community with the church accessible and an open day on Saturday, June 22, and Reverend Mel Clark is welcoming all to attend. familiar to everyone. church jargon, to focus amends for the breach of “St John’s is open every day a display of church robes, on loving service, and to trust in the past, and ensure an area for prayer, and the for anyone to come in, but if reiterate the idea that church that those things never day will culminate in a it’s never been part of your is for everyone: those who happen again. performance by our fabulous practice to attend church it are doing okay, and most “With that in mind we St John’s Choir,” said Rev Clark. can be a strange space, with importantly for those who know we need to get back Addressing common unusual items,” she said. need some extra care.” to the basics of what we misconceptions about “The Open Day, we hope, “It amazes me every believe; that God is love and Christian beliefs and will make people feel like it day how the people of St the people who make up the practices, Rev Clark said is a place to which they can John’s are involved in so church must be carriers of lots of people know that the belong and feel at home.” many different community The event promises a variety church is there, but for some, that love in the world.” activities and church events, St John’s is known for they have never had any sort of activities for visitors. but at the end of the day our its active community of faith practice in their lives “We have a number of reason for being a church is engagement through various so it is an entire mystery. people working on different events and initiatives and Rev faith.

“Many people only know activities for the day: there “Every single one of us Clark is committed to making about church from what they are some kids’ activities the church a welcoming place carries some sort of burden see on the news, and for the and stories, there will be a in our hearts; I want people for everyone. most part there has not been history display showcasing “As the priest, I am working to know that the church is a lot of good news in recent how St John’s has been such here to encourage, support, hard to break down barriers years,” she said. a significant part of the lives and love people through the that have been put up over “I know that the church of Mansfield people over the challenges of life.” the centuries - to stop using is working hard to make last 160 years, there will be

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JUNE  22: Mansfield Lantern Festival, Erril Street, 4pm to 9pm. JUNE  22: Mansfield Farmers’ Market, 8.30am to 1pm at the median strip between the Post Office and the Delatite Hotel. JUNE  27: Stand for Council, community and candidate information session at the Mansfield Shire Council Chambers, 6pm.

JULY  7: NAIDOC week - see Mansfield Shire Council website for individual event details. JULY  17: Understanding carbon and climate change on farm with Cam Nicholson, 9.30am - 3.30pm. The Deltatite Hotel, $10 per head (includes lunch), tickets via EventBrite. Organised

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Playing equipment available, $2 per session. Mansfield  Farmers’ Markets - fourth Saturday of the month (February to December), 8.30am to 1pm at the median strip between the Post Office and the Delatite Hotel. 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 at Bob’s Shed, Rosehaven 82A Malcolm St Mansfield. Ph 0409 751 593. Mansfield  Uniting Church - Highett Street Sunday services, 9.30am. All welcome. Ph 0417 103 813 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. Outdoor  Provedore, producers market, 8.30am to 12.30pm on the High Street median strip, opposite the CWA (third Saturday of every month). Preschool  story time 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 St  John’s Anglican Church - meditation every Friday at 12 noon for a quiet half hour to restore your peace. Ph Christine 0412 825 324 Tolmie  Uniting Church - Tolmie Sportsground, 3rd Sunday of the month. Service at 2pm. All welcome. U3A  meetings are held on 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 10am at the Library.

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Mansfield brothers back WorkSafe’s farm safety campaign GOUGHS BAY pastoralists, Paul and James Diamond were inspired to develop AirAgri to reduce the risks their 91-year-old grandfather faced while working alone in remote areas on their family farm.

Proponents of using technology to make farming safer and more efficient the brothers developed AirAgri, a software tool that offers a digital farm map, emergency alerts and a tracking device.

A key focus of designing the app was to ensure that it was user-friendly so that the technology didn’t add friction to the day-to-day operations of a farming enterprise.

“We’ve created a system that knows where a person is supposed to be,” said third-generation farmer Paul Diamond.

“And if they’re not there, why are they somewhere else?

“The device then sends a reminder or an alarm, reducing respond

times from hours to minutes in some circumstances, and potentially saving lives.

“In lone worker scenarios, the device gives you and your family peace of mind, allowing producers to confidently complete tasks.”

Paul has experienced the practical benefits of the technology first-hand on his own farm when a contractor rolled a tractor while working alone.

While the contractor could have been left alone for hours, he was able to quickly activate AirAgri’s emergency button notifying Paul of his location and allowing him to come to the contractor’s aid.

In the 2024 calendar year to date there have been five confirmed workplace fatalities in the agriculture sector, taking the number of work-related deaths in agriculture to 39 since January 2020.

And last year alone, 555 workers in the agriculture sector and related

support services were injured seriously enough to receive workers compensation.

Worksafe in collaboration with primary producers - like the Diamond brothers - continues to address these worrying statistics with ongoing farm safety campaign, It’s never you, until it is.

The campaign reflects the reality that experienced farmers do have incidents and that it takes just a split second for a normal day to turn to tragedy.

As part of the campaign, farmers across Victoria share their stories and offer practical solutions to help start important conversations and change attitudes around safety in agriculture.

“Safety is very important to me, because I love my family, I love my animals and I want to be there tomorrow and the next day for them,” said Paul.

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Tillabudgery- a legacy of restoration

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REGENERATION: The land was mostly cleared, overgrazed, and plagued by invasive species like St John’s Wort prior to the family’s efforts.

AMONG the rolling hills of Woodfield near Bonnie Doon, “Tillabudgery” represents a true passion for the environment.

Noel Hutchison, looking for degraded land to restore, came upon the 43-hectare property more than 30 years ago.

Now owned by his daughters, Neridda and Kirsten Hutchison, Noel’s vision evolved into a passionate mission to rejuvenate and protect the land, most recently through a partnership with the BushBank Program – Private Land Stream.

The Victorian Government’s $31 million Private Land Stream of the BushBank Program, delivered by Cassinia Environmental, supports landowners to restore habitat on private land and contribute to carbon sequestration efforts.

Tillabudgery’s restoration is further enabled by a co-funding arrangement with Land Life Company, a carbon solutions

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Tillabudgery was originally subdivided from a larger sheep farm and is blessed with beautiful views.

Upon purchase, the land was mostly cleared, overgrazed, and plagued by invasive species like St John’s Wort.

Noel Hutchison, an artist and educator, held a deep affinity for the environment and instilled in his daughters the importance of land stewardship.

“Dad was environmentally minded, so we learned these values from him,” Kirsten said.

“He spent countless school holidays with us - with blisters on our hands - planting indigenous species and working tirelessly to improve the land.”

With limited resources, their father focused on revegetating the gullies and ridgelines.

What began as a weekend effort became a Monday-to-Friday proposition.

Noel would split his time be-

tween his passions of sculpture and revegetation, right up until his passing in 2020.

Kirsten, working in conservation, first learned of the Private Land Stream in 2023 and saw the possibilities for fulfilling her father’s legacy.

The program’s potential to scale restoration efforts was immediately appealing, as well as the ample support.

“As absentee landowners, we don’t have a huge amount of time.

“It’s fantastic to have a work crew do the planting, something beyond our capacity,” she said.

The Hutchisons’ goals for their land is deeply rooted in a sense of responsibility.

They aim to improve the catchment area for Woolshed Creek, running into Lake Eildon, and provide a buffer for neighbouring Maintongoon Bushland Reserve.

The property is home to the endangered Gang Gang Cockatoo, and a diverse range of woodland birds.

Powerful Owls also hunt here.

“It’s about righting a wrong,” Kirsten says.

“The land probably shouldn’t have been cleared in the first place.

“We’re working to heal the country and land.

“It’s never going to be exactly the same, but it’ll provide a vital ecosystem and habitat for flora and fauna.”

Through the Private Land Stream of the BushBank Program, Kirsten and Neridda Hutchison are not just restoring their land; they are preserving a family legacy and contributing to desperately needed conservation efforts in Victoria.

The BushBank Private Land Stream Program has an ambitious goal of restoring 20,000 hectares of land across Victoria and is eager to hear from private landowners interested in participating.

You can find out more and submit an expression of interest at www.cassinia.com/bushbank.

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Mansfield’s Marketplace DEATH NOTICES

HEALY, Francis “Frank”.

30/12/1933 - 12/6/2024 Passed away peacefully at the Mansfield Hospital.

Aged 90 years.

Beloved husband of June for 70 years.

Father of Geoffrey, Mark, Robert and Peter, and grandparent to many.

Rest in peace.

FUNERALS

HEALY The funeral for Frank Healy will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 54 Hunter St, Mansfield commencing at 1pm.

Following the service the cortege will proceed to the Mansfield Cemetery.

THORPE HEALY, Frank.

Life Member MTA On behalf of our members, we offer our sincere condolences to his wife June and family on the passing of Frank.

Frank was a dedicated member who served our association for many decades with warmth and care holding many positions within the association.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Margaret “Peg” will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church, Mansfield on Thursday, June 20, 2024 commencing at 1.30pm.

Private cremation.

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WALKER THORPE, Margaret “Peg”.

5/8/1928 – 8/6/2024 Loving wife of Harold (dec) for 69 years.

Dearly loved mother of Gillian, Graeme, Andrew, Robyn and Stephanie, Mother-in-law of Peter and Robert, Elizabeth, Kerry, Malcolm and Tim. Proud Nan to Cody and Deanna, James, Sarah and David, Maddy and Michael, Courtney and Nick, Isobel and Hayley, Jay and Emma, and Teagan.

Great Nana Peg to Abigail, Oliver, Walter and Harrison.

Reunited with Harold, Gone but never forgotten.

Always in our hearts.

THORPE, Peg. The Mansfield Bowls Club Board of Management and all past and present Members are saddened at the passing of long time Member and friend Peg Thorpe.

You will be missed by us all.

Condolences to all the family.

WALKER (nee Jones), Olga Geraldine.

28/3/1937 - 14/6/2024 Beloved wife of Neil (dec).

Loved mother of Anthony (dec), Deb and Bruce McCormack, Andrew and Dianna, John and Nikki, Paul and Ian, and Peter and Kathy and families.

Forever in our hearts.

Reunited with Neil.

The funeral service celebrating the life of Olga will be held at the Strathbogie Hall, Main St, Strathbogie on Monday, June 24, 2024 commencing at 1pm, followed by a burial at the Strathbogie Cemetery.

IN MEMORIAM

ADAMS (nee Clyde), Robyn Frances.

28/2/1954 – 18/6/2023 One year has passed since your warmth, generosity, love and laughter was taken from us.

Missed every day and in every way.

Loving wife to Steve, Mother of Matthew and Katherine, Mother-in-law of Kim and David, Nanna to Angus and Tilly, Kasey and Audrey.

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MATCH RESULTS 8 Eagles U17s win battle against Junior Magpies ROUND

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

By ANGELA DESMOND MANSFIELD headed to the show grounds in Wangaratta on Sunday to play Junior Magpies.

The boys started well with Astin Browning and Harry Craddock putting two goals on the board.

The ball spent a lot of time in our attacking end, however a few missed opportunities saw it head down Magpies end and they managed two goals and one behind before quarter time.

The boys were still a little sluggish in the second quarter, but Liam Smith

along with Eddie Morphett and Andy Friday led the way feeding it out.

Jame Lean down forward bringing it to ground for the onballers to get their hands on it.

Liam Smith popped up for a goal along with Astin Browning, Harry Craddock with one of his set shots for the day, and Hayden Desmond all getting goals in the second quarter, however they didn’t have it all their own way.

The Magpies were having a crack, and it wasn’t going to be easy as they matched us with goals, Noah Whittall, Noah

Pigdon, Chris Caminos all had their work cut out for them, along with the last line of defence Jaxon McCormack.

They kept marking and punching it away from their opponents and held strong.

Half time we were only two points in front and making hard work of it, which is never ideal.

We needed to crack the whip, however the third quarter saw the Magpies kicking two goals and two behinds, the boys worked hard Jame Benton kept presenting along with Liam Smith, Ethan Pigdon, Andy Friday all working to

UNDER 17 SCOREBOARD Kangaroos Imperials

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(Top Scorers: L. Nedelkovski 7, M. Tomkins 5, R. Pickles 5)

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(Top Scorers: S. Kain 19, L. Cashman 10, E. Ockenden 9)

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(Top Scorers: J. Kelly 10, A. KIpping 6, R, Casanova 6)

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BEST: MANSFIELD YELLOW: Toby Gerrans, Cooper Martin, Noah De Santis, William Benton, Macc Watson, Isaac Crowe. MANSFIELD BLUE: Jay Kynnersley, Archie Dunn, Gus Robinson, Noah Langlands, Reeve Purday, Billy Turner. GOALS: MANSFIELD YELLOW: Mitch Rossiter 1, Mitch Storer 1. MANSFIELD BLUE: Archie Dunn 3, Taj Kynnersley 3, Billy Turner 2, Bodhi Killeen 1, Gus Robinson 1.

(Top Scorers: O. Pigdon 14, C. Hueston 8, T. Thorp 8)

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BEST: BENALLA BLACK: Hugh Ross, Tom Osborne, Joshua Montgomery, Kobi Thwaites, Ryan White, Charlie Bell. JUNIOR MAGPIES: Jimi Pell, Lane Sloan, Maxwell James, Baxter McLeod, Dodge Lawrey, Lukas Cannata. GOALS: BENALLA BLACK: Joshua Byers 3, Ryder Humphries 2, Kobi Thwaites 1, Oliver Wardill 1. JUNIOR MAGPIES: Sam McIntosh 3, Jimi Pell 3, Will James 2, Lane Sloan 2, Patrick Alker-Jones 1, Harry Allan 1, Archie Johnson 1.

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BEST: BRIGHT: Ewan Lodge, Aidan Hargreaves, Otis Dalbosco, Aiden Toy, Harper Wilson, Lee Robinson. MYRTLEFORD: Jordyn Notarianni, Taj Cooper, Benjamin McMasters, Hudson Durling, Liam McManus, Zeke Menz. GOALS: BRIGHT: Ewan Lodge 4, Stefan Barnard 1, Bailey Brady 1, Tyson Brierty 1, Aidan Hargreaves 1, Hamish Johnston 1, Ryan Logan 1, Lee Robinson 1, Jack Thomson 1, Ethan White 1. MYRTLEFORD: Adam Morgan 1, Jordyn Notarianni 1.

NORTH East Bushrangers Basketball (NEBB) is a collaboration between local North East basketball associations with the commitment of “Creating Realistic Pathways for all North East Athletes” Ten NEBB junior teams compete in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) - the highest level junior competition in Victoria.

Our Club offers specialist Basketball Clinics, as well as pathways through Senior Big V Competitions.

One NEBB Youth League Men’s (YLM) team competes in the semi-professional Big V competition.

Big V & VJBL consist of teams from both metropolitan and regional Victoria.

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BEST: TIGERS: Xavier Sheldon, Marlon Togolo, Thomas Jones, Kobe Ackroyd, Blake Kantor, Zachariah Akers. CENTRALS: Nicholas Jones, Archie Knobel, Andrew Fraser, Noah Paul, Samuel Elkington, Beau Johns.

GOALS: TIGERS: Kobe Ackroyd 1, Riley Webb 1, Austin Whitehead 1.

CENTRALS: Liam Bennett 2, Seth Webster Mizzi 2, Ethan Cryer 1, Archie Knobel 1, Milla Wallace 1.

BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Lachlan Suffield, Charlie Miller, Lucas Sexton, Joel Comensoli, John Wohlers, Callum Bott. MANSFIELD: Noah Whittall, Liam Smith, Hayden Desmond, Andrew Friday, Jaxon McCormack, Edwin Morphett. GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Joel Comensoli 3, Callum Bott 2, Cooper Allan 1, Riley Burrows 1, Mac Correll 1, Charlie Miller 1.

MANSFIELD: Harry Craddock 3, Astin Browning 2, James Benton 1, Hayden Desmond 1, Samuel Kain 1, Edwin Morphett 1, Liam Smith 1.

Bright Myrtleford

8.7 11.11 0.0 1.0

BEST: BENALLA RED: Xavier De Fazio, Lucas Webster, Noah Hogan, Jack Pollard, Thomas Mount, Riley McCarthy. COLLEGE: Lenny Sims, Dominic Ciccone, Charlie OBrien, Cooper Bowman, Reegan Monk, Tom Hill. GOALS: COLLEGE: Lenny Sims 7, Dominic Ciccone 4, Luke OBrien 4, Cooper Bowman 1, Luke Dillon 1, Tom Hill 1, Reegan Monk 1, Charlie OBrien 1.

BEST: TIGERS: Harvey Dodgshun, Oliver Mullane, Drew Winter, Lucas Webb, Jack Preston, Jacob Wickham. CENTRALS: Cooper Boman, Kaiden Wohlers, Connor Ormond, Hunter Barry, Hunter Fraser, Charlie Curr.

GOALS: TIGERS: Mitchell Benton 2, Zack Carroll 1, Harvey Dodgshun 1, Archie Turner 1, Jake Wall 1, Lucas Webb 1, Drew Winter 1. CENTRALS: Charlie Curr 5, Ryan Parsons 2, Hunter Barry 1, Cooper Boman 1, Connor Breheny 1, Cohen Hazell 1, Jack Lewis 1, Reid McNamara 1, Solomon Steer 1, Kaiden Wohlers 1.

Junior Magpies Mansfield

4.2 0.0

def by

Melbourne 5

(Top Scorers: H. Pople 5, A. Button 5, R. Robinson 5)

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took a strong pressure mark in the fifty metre line and it was heading into our goal end again.

With three minutes to go, Harry Craddock who had kicked well all game booted another goal and Eagles got the job done.

Mansfield Eagles 10.8 (68) defeated Wangaratta Junior Magpies 9.3 (57).

Corcoran & Parker Awards: Noah Whittall and Liam Smith.

Reece Plumbing: Hayden Desmond.

Mansfield Work Wear: Andy Friday.

Notable Mentions : Jaxon McCormack and Eddie Morphett.

UNDER 12 SCOREBOARD

BEST: KANGAROOS: Maddox Coleman, Mason Skermer, Hudson Wallace, Michael Sacco, Dael Johnston, Noah Gigliotti. IMPERIALS: Lomond Cumming, Wally Startin, Riley Mckay, Lenny Campbell, Luke Welch, Stanley South. GOALS: KANGAROOS: Isaac Chilcott 4, Archie Symons 4, Earnest Byrne 2, Noah Gigliotti 2, Jack Pople 2, Mason Skermer 2, Urban Holt 1, Dael Johnston 1, Mitchell Murphy 1. IMPERIALS: Wally Startin 1.

BEST: BENALLA: Logan Hyland, Ryder Levy, Xavier Rhodes, Josh Hart, Christian Squires, Josh Mathieson. COLLEGE: Harrison Bowman, Fraser Burgan, Christian Ashworth, Ryan Dillon, Lachlan Pensak, Harry Cook.

GOALS: BENALLA: Josh Hart 2, Lucas Ham 1. COLLEGE: Christian Ashworth 2, Fraser Burgan 1, Ryan Dillon 1, Selby Doyle 1, Thomas Fieldew 1, Charlie Fitzgerald 1, Ayden Peebles 1, Sam Reid 1.

Tigers Centrals

with Andy Friday pushed it forward, Jame Benton kept getting his hands to it and managed a goal.

Noah Whittall who had been busy all game along with Cruz Purday, Noah Pigdon, Jaxon McCormack and Eddie Morphett all kept the back half under control and kept it heading down our end at the 11 minute mark Sam Kain found the big sticks and pegged a handy goal through.

Eddy Morphett got reward for his hard work and pegged one through from the pack.

Logan Kent who had worked hard in the game

UNDER 14 SCOREBOARD

BEST: KANGAROOS: Ollie Reynolds, Kade Jackson, ollie kent, Sonny McCormack, Jamie Scheier, Eli Beach. IMPERIALS: Charlie Flynn, Harry Allen, Ryley Canning, Declan O’Sullivan, Archer Direen, Max Startin.

GOALS: KANGAROOS: Edward Clayton 1. IMPERIALS: Declan O’Sullivan 4, Will Prebble 4, Kai McPhan 3, Archer Direen 2, Luke Griffiths 2, Marshall Semmens 2, Seth Ismale 1, Max Marek 1.

Benalla College

push it forward.

Oscar Guppy kept presenting and bringing it to ground, however there wasn’t any reward for their effort it was a yo-yo going back and fourth with only a behind.

Three quarter time saw us 11 points down and a reminder by the coaches, that this was an important game and digging deep was required.

It was on and the boys stepped it up we needed goals, we needed to be in front and accountability for their opponents in all over the ground.

The boys stepped it up Liam Smith combined

Kangaroos Imperials

0.0 1.2

1.0 2.3

1.0 5.4

1.2.8 8.5.53

BEST: KANGAROOS: Harry Edwards, Zander Ivory, Bodhi Gray, Charles Ackerly, Samuel Lewis, Flynn McCoy. IMPERIALS: Harrison O’Brien, Scout O’Keeffe, Thomas Sealey, Aleksia Hayward, Logan Riordan, Crosbie Govers. GOALS: KANGAROOS: Samuel Lewis 1. IMPERIALS: Harrison O’Brien 5, Mitchell Allisey 1, Harry Gumley 1, Thomas Sealey 1.

Benalla Red College

2.1 0.0

3.1 0.1

3.1 0.1

7.1.43 1.4.10

BEST: BENALLA RED: Jack Hart, Thomas Snell, Samuel Mount, Oliver Smith, Louis Horne, Xavier Beriman. COLLEGE: Ryan Allan, Jack Tonkin, Jax Borschmann, Ethan Millis, Jake Day, Rafferty Lyster. GOALS: BENALLA RED: Jack Hart 2, Xavier Beriman 1, Louis Horne 1, Samuel Mount 1, Hudson Pickering 1, Oliver Smith 1. COLLEGE: Ryan Allan 1.

Tigers Centrals

2.4 0.0

3.4 0.4

5.5 0.4

6.5.41 2.7.19

BEST: TIGERS: Vaughn Godenzi, Logan Benton, Quinn O’Keefe, Jobe Dummett, Dylan Dickson, Joshua Robinson. CENTRALS: Oliver Forster, Leo Palmer, Harvey Muraca, Robert Sinclair, Samuel Lewis, Jordan Woodrow. GOALS: TIGERS: Jobe Dummett 2, Joshua Robinson 2, Dylan Dickson 1, Hunter Vandersteeg 1. CENTRALS: Franklin Fletcher 1, Jordan Woodrow 1.

Benalla Black Junior Magpies

0.1 0.0

2.3 0.0

4.5 0.2

10.5.65 1.2.8

BEST: BENALLA BLACK: Oliver Parker, Jackson Quarrell, Jack Davies, Maximilian Yuen-Francis, Joshua Bamford, Kayden Randell. JUNIOR MAGPIES: William Hernan, Xavier Van Schaik, Riley Filipenko, Ethan Colyer, Robert Stribley, Logan Fraser. GOALS: BENALLA BLACK: Oliver Parker 5, Joshua Bamford 1, Jimmy Jackson 1, Lachlan Osborne 1, Caleb Thwaites 1, Matthew White 1. JUNIOR MAGPIES: Samuel Patterson 1.

Bright Myrtleford

0.0 3.3

2.0 4.3

2.0 5.5

3.0.18 5.8.38

BEST: BRIGHT: David Finlaw, Theodor Gray, Khy Andersen, Jordan Peace, Nyoka Cunico, Archie Humphry. MYRTLEFORD: Milla Corcoran, Billy McMahon, Claye Corcoran, Mitch Mcmasters, Mason Durling, Nate Michelini. GOALS: BRIGHT: Oscar Godenzi 1, Theodor Gray 1, Jordan Peace 1. MYRTLEFORD: Mitch McMasters 2, Judd Carroll 1, Milla Corcoran 1, Nash Durling 1.

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DEMONS DRAW WITH EAGLES: Hannah Berriman fought hard in Sunday’s match in Kialla where the Mansfield Eagles women’s senior team tied with the Shepparton United Demons.

PHOTOS: Trudy Berriman

LEADING FORWARD: Asha Foubister soaring ahead with the ball.

STRONG MOVEMENT: Michaela Behre travelling fast.

Eagles women tie with Demons WHO says you can’t beat the second top team on their home ground with a heap of players missing?

Of course, you can.

Well, you very nearly can.

Against Shepparton United Demons last Sunday the “never say die” Mansfield Women’s Eagle’s football team defied all odds to draw a very exciting game.

And it was dead set the most excited I can possibly ever imagine being about coming equal last.

Felt like outright first to me - it was a ‘come from behind’ equal last that felt like we won, if you know what I’m saying.

If you’re picking up what I’m putting down, smelling

down, it began as the first did, with the Eagles going straight forward looking to score and the Demons snuffing that attack, taking it to their end and go three goals and a few points up.

I started to worry.

“We’ve been brave” says I to nobody listening.

“Hard to come over here low on numbers and do well”, “…and we have done well.”

I continued for a similar response, and no-one was listening, because the Eagles were just getting started.

All that the Eagles’ women have been drilling and playing out in their dreams were miraculously starting to occur in real life, all at once.

Fast breaks from conges-

what I’m cooking, catching what I’m kicking?

Entering the fray with speed on their mind, the Eagles set the tone with a lightning quick forward entry which went close to a goal.

But the Demons aren’t second top without good reason.

They’re strong in most positions and super strong in others and played the ball back down their end to score the first goal, then the second before the Eagles scored their first.

This set the tone of the game, as the Demons held a one or two goal advantage till three quarter time.

Entering the last quarter two goals and four points

tion, speed on the ball, taking the game on, running in numbers, making marking contests: here came the Eagles hitting the scoreboard.

Left initially, then right, then bang, bang, bang in the middle.

A couple more left and right and voila.

Scores level.

How’d it happen? Well: the execution of a braver playing style: but wait, there’s more.

There was spirit: you could see it in the strength of Amy and Michaela, the tenacity of Vic and Grace, the speed of Asha and Tasia, the exuberance of Georgia, Phoebe and Lexi, the awareness of Jano-o and Sam, the

ence) on the wind assisted fat side of the ground and then the next four eagles “possession getters”, Lexi, Tasia, Phoebe, and Asha (that’s less than 70 years’ cumulative experience) scoring a goal between them.

The little kid who was wearing a rabbit suit also made the highlights reel (life’s too short to blend in, right?).

Thanks Trudy and Dani for team managing, the ever-reliable Rohan B on goals, wonderful Peta Donnell on first aid, birthday boy Cam carrying critical messages into battle, Asha’s man friend Will on water and Aunty Lou for babysitting.

Go Eagles!

WINNERS AND LOSERS

ROUND

11

OVENS AND KING SENIORS LADDER # 1 2 3 4 5 6

courage of Sarah and Andy, the coolness of Hannah and Sue and in them all the bravery to do what their opponents didn’t think they wouldn’t do.

If ya know what I mean?

Highlights for me included Lexi Verbec losing her boot in a contest then standing the mark holding said boot only to smother the oppositions free kick (which counted as a kick to Lexy) then making the next two contests still holding her boot.

Vic Mitchell’s two last quarter goals were huge.

Sue McCormick switching play to Vic Mitchell (that’s, let’s say over 80 (okay, 90) years’ cumulative experi-

TEAM BONNIE DOON GRETA BRIGHT MILAWA GOORAMBAT KING VALLEY

P 9 10 10 9 10 11

W 9 9 9 7 5 4

L 0 1 1 2 5 7

D BYE 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0

10 10 10 9 9

4 3 2 2 0

6 7 8 8 9

0 0 0 0 0

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

NETBALL SCORES A GRADE: Benalla 30 def by Milawa 70, Greta 58 def Moyhu 27, Goorambat 36 def by Bright 49; King Valley 38 def by Tarrawingee 45; Nth Wang 28 def by Whorouly 61 B GRADE: Benalla 21 def by Milawa 82, Greta 36 def Moyhu 35, Goorambat 23 def by Bright 44; Nth Wang 34 def by Whorouly 51 B RESERVE: Greta 48 def Moyhu 37, Goorambat 34 def by Bright 48; King Valley 30 def by Tarrawingee 39; Nth Wang 22 def by Whorouly 66 C GRADE: Benalla 12 def by Milawa 50, Greta 40 def by Moyhu 42, King Valley 39 def Tarrawingee 29; Goorambat 41 drew with Bright 41; Nth Wang 32 def Whorouly 30 15 & UNDER: Benalla 19 drew with Milawa 19, Greta 21 def Moyhu 13, King Valley 34 def Tarrawingee 28; Goorambat 2 def by Bright 43; Nth Wang 19 def Whorouly 10 Not all scores available a time of print

1 1 1 1 2

SCOREBOARD

PTS % 36 395.78 36 386.96 36 277.63 28 194.84 20 132.27 20 56.38 16 12 8 4 0

79.59 58.04 43.83 35.09 24.03

ROUND 12 SATURDAY, JUNE 22 BRIGHT vs BONNIE DOON MILAWA vs GRETA NORTH WANGARATTA vs BENALLA MOYHU vs WHOROULY TARRAWINGEE vs GOORAMBAT KING VALLEY - BYE

BENALLA ALL BLACKS 0.1 1.2 2.2 2.2.14 MILAWA 6.8 14.13 23.18 29.29.203 GOALS: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Lachlan Sinclair 1, Jordan Smith 1. MILAWA: Braydon Kearns 8, Jared Lea 7, Brady Bartlett 6, Xavier Ham 2, Harry Allan 1, Corey Dunn 1, Brandon Fitzpatrick 1, Matt Graham 1, Simon Pane 1. BEST: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Damian Broughton, David Nero, Chelton Orchard, David Button, Sam Cox, Kieran Linke. MILAWA: Braydon Kearns, Xavier Ham, Tyler Dunn, Jared Lea, Corey Dunn, Josh Owen.

GRETA MOYHU

5.4 11.10 16.12 24.14.158 1.1 1.1 1.7 3.9.27

GOALS: GRETA: Frazer Judd 11, James McClounan 4, Brenton Newbold 3, Tyler Arrowsmith 1, Frazer Dent 1, Ben Hogan 1, Lachie Kennett 1, Luke Minogue 1, Tom Webster 1. MOYHU: Tom Bannon 1, George Hearn 1, Nick Stewart 1. BEST: GRETA: Frazer Judd, James McClounan, Frazer Dent, Luke Minogue, Joshua Bell, Nicholas Pell. MOYHU: Bailey Zimmermann, Matthew Thrum, David McDonald, Liam Cook, Jett Roberts, Josh Coonan.

GOORAMBAT BRIGHT

3.1 5.4 6.5 8.7.55 3.4 4.6 10.10 15.12.102

GOALS: GOORAMBAT: Dylan Beavis 2, Duane Haebich 2, Angus Burston 1, Josh Heylbut 1, Sully Malay 1, Brayden Stepien 1. BRIGHT: Mikka Paulsen 6, Dylan Bursill 2, Max Rampling 2, Rodrigo Arguello 1, Riley Bacon 1, Clay Cambridge-Dillon 1, Jack Dalbosco 1, Luke Quirk 1. BEST: GOORAMBAT: Benjamin Reaburn, Josh Heylbut, Sully Malay, Brayden Stepien, Dylan Beavis, John House. BRIGHT: Mikka Paulsen, Thomas Gray, Alexander Dalbosco, Joe Gray, Rodrigo Arguello, James Love.

NTH WANGARATTA WHOROULY

3.3 5.7 1.2 2.3

9.13 15.18.108 3.4 4.4.28

GOALS: NORTH WANGARATTA: Matthew Curtis 3, Damien Bradley 2, Jack Brown 2, Jhye Devine 2, Taylor O’Brien 2, Steven Lepenik 1, Matthew Prestianni 1, Tyler Schulze 1, Timothy Wilson 1. WHOROULY: Zac Bladon 2, Oliver Dixon 1, Samuel Ferguson 1.

BEST: NORTH WANGARATTA: David Killen, Sean Gales, Adam Enever, Tyler Schulze, Damien Bradley, Taylor O’Brien. WHOROULY: Oliver Dixon, Dylan Gephart, Zac Bladon, Daniel Harris, Darcy O’Shannessy, Edward Bramich.

KING VALLEY TARRAWINGEE GOALS: Not available at time of print.

BEST: Not available at time of print.

3.3 3.6 1.4 5.6

7.12 12.19.91 5.6 5.7.37

RESERVES RESULTS Greta ................... 19.13.127 Moyhu....................... 2.4.16 BEST: GRETA: Jack Kennett, James Sutton, Brodie Pearson, Damiun Cassidy, Brad Spencer, Charlie Hernandez. MOYHU: Jack Manners, Ben Waite, Anthony Welsh, Matt Ryan, Daniel McLaughlin.

Goorambat .................. 1.0.6 Bright .................. 25.18.168 BEST: GOORAMBAT: Victor Butler, Brenton Doig, Daniel Bryant, Nathan Holmes, Matthew Priest, Matt Kilpatrick.

BRIGHT: Marcus Kinthari, Bradley Nightingale, Joseph Crawley, Thomas MullaneGrant, Steve Nightingale, Dave Dalbosco.

King Valley .............10.10.70 Tarrawingee .............. 5.8.38 BEST: KING VALLEY and TARRAWINGEE: No best players have been selected.

North Wangaratta ...... 9.9.63 Whorouly .................11.5.71 BEST: NORTH WANGARATTA: Ashley Cook, Ben SchulzDahlenburg, Michael McKenzie, Ashley Lowen, Kade Parkinson, Brandon Prince-Wilson.

WHOROULY: Jack RuffordSharpe, Simon Chalmers, Marc Costenaro, Daniel White, Max Grant, Todd Rufford-Sharpe.

TEAM P PTS % 1 Bright 9 36 532.51 2 Greta 9 32 717.61 3 Milawa 8 28 498.99 4 Bonnie Doon 8 24 202.45 5 Moyhu 9 16 99.68 6 North Wang 10 16 60.64 7 Whorouly 9 16 58.78 8 King Valley 10 8 43.00 9 Goorambat 9 4 16.73 10 Tarrawingee 9 0 24.61 11 Benalla 0 0 0.00

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Mixed results for Eagles netballers

UNDER 15s

By ELLIE MARKS

Mansfield 54 def Rochester 33 Best on Court sponsored by Mansfield Armchair Cinema – Eva Clydesdale Coaches Award sponsored by Subway – Ellie Marks FROM the first quarter, the girls came out strong and were set and ready to take on Rochester.

The goalers held their position well and did some great drives in the ring leading to many goals.

Mid court did some strong feeds and worked hard to bring the ball down to our shooters.

The defenders worked hard to get many intercepts and taps.

We had lots of pressure in the mid court and defence third, which helped set up some goals.

The overall score was 54-33 Mansfield defeating Rochester by 21.

Best on Court sponsored by Mansfield Armchair Cinema - Eva Clydesdale.

Coaches Award sponsored by Subway - Ellie Marks.

Next week we travel to Seymour to take on Seymour!

UNDER 17s

BY ELIZA DOIG

Mansfield 29 def by Rochester 51 Best on Court sponsored by Joanne Holt – Remy Stevenson Coaches Award sponsored by Café 41 – Eliza Doig THE girls matched against Rochester on Saturday morning, who were a strong side with solid defence and consistency in their goaling end.

The Eagles, considering the outcome, never dropped their heads; trying to contend every pass or lose ball.

The score difference throughout the game remained closely the same, with Mansfield trailing by 10 goals in the second and third quarter.

The shooters were challenged, but not stopped when needed the most, which encouraged the team to keep their one-on-one pressure throughout the court that allowed valued turn overs to go into the goalers hands.

The mid courters had to remain patient to progress the ball down the court, as well as making drives that helped manage the space.

The defenders made turn overs that were vital to the game, while also making Rochester’s positioning and shots in the ring uncertain.

The final quarter was a whirl wind of position changes, which made every player take on the adjustments with equal intensity and determination.

Even though the day did not turn out how the girls would have hoped, they managed to play a game that contended with the score board.

B RESERVE

By ELIZA POLLOCK

Mansfield 15 def by Rochester 72 Best on Court sponsored by Steam Café – Annie Edwards Coaches Award sponsored by Subway – Eliza Pollock MANSFIELD put on a beautiful day for the home round against Rochester. The girls came onto the court firey and ready to give it their all.

Unfortunately, Rochester got ahead from the get-go with their accurate shooting and strong defence play from start to finish.

Was great to see the defensive side Abby Buckley, Alex Lindsay and Caroline Trenfield working together to keep the pressure on throughout.

The game continued fairly con-

A GRADE

By NELLE COUSINS

Mansfield 38 def by Rochester 50 Best on Court sponsored by Foodworks – Sophie Carr-Paterson Coaches Award sponsored by Byrne Seeds – Nelle Cousins

GO GIRLS: Amy Dixon-Rielly was one of the two Mansfield Eagles netballers who reached the milestone of 150 games played alongside Kara Dolling.

PHOTO: Paul Martin sistently, with Rochester dominating the court.

The girls responded to this with position change ups, but unfortunately for the Eagles the goals were hard to come by.

Steph Adam’s played an immaculate game being the lead scorer for the first half. Sarah white slipped through in the last half finishing strong in goal attack.

By the final quarter, the Eagles weren’t giving up, showing aggression towards each ball until the final siren.

Finishing the game with a final score of 15:72 the girls held their heads up high and look forward to incorporating more of their system plays against Seymour in next week’s away game.

A Huge congratulations to Annie Edwards getting best on court, Eliza Pollock taking home the coaches award and Steph Adam’s getting the players player (cheers to that.)

Thank you to our sponsors Steam Cafe and Subway.

B GRADE

By TAHLIA BROWNING

Mansfield 26 def by Rochester 69 Best on Court sponsored by Alpine Home – Romy Kapelle

Coaches Award sponsored by O’Malleys Pizza – Tahlia Browning SATURDAY afternoon saw Mansfield B Grade go up against Rochester.

The sun was shining and we started with the celebration of team mate Kara Dolling’s 150th.

Congratulations on a momentous milestone.

The first five minutes had us going goal for goal, however half way through the first we had a few turnovers and with Rocheys accurate shooting it saw us down at quarter time.

We kept fighting with some good rebounds in the defensive ring from Chloe Judge and Belle Edward’s and Romy Lee Kapelle, hard running and sharp leads through the centre from Kelly Hall, Cass Dolling, Shenae Costigan and Tahlia Browning and some great shots from our goalers- Jamie Davis and Kara Dolling.

Unfortunately, the last quarter saw Rochester fire away scoring 21 to just our two.

We will continue to work on fitness and discipline and look forward to coming back stronger next week.

A big shout to Molly Dunn for her wise words from the sidelines.

WITH the sun out and the wind calming the Eagles were keen to get out on the court after a week off with the bye.

Taking on Rochester who sit one above them on the ladder, coupled with Amy Dixon-Rielly playing her 150th club game, the girls were eager to play a hard competitive game.

The first quarter saw Mansfield take the lead, with coach Alex Ball and tall timber Molly Rekers connecting well in the goal ring to put us a few points ahead going into the first break.

The second quarter, Rochester managed to level the score despite the immaculate work rate from the Mansfield midcourt trio of Sophie Carr-Paterson, Amy Dixon- Reilly, and Grace Amarant.

At the main break, with the scores almost level the Eagles new that the game would come down to whatever team could come out firing in the second half.

The eagles were slow out of the gate in the third quarter with Rochester slightly breaking away on the score board.

Desperate to work their way back into the game in the last quarter the Eagles came out strong in the last quarter.

The defensive efforts of Darcy Croxford-Demasi in the midcourt and Tilly Lang in the ring, who both worked hard to the very last whistle, forced Rochester to work that much harder just to have a shot for goal.

Despite Mansfield’s efforts, Rochester were able to take the chocolates that day winning 38-50.

Congratulations to Amy DixonRielly on your 150 games!

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Anglers are advised to dress warmly and be prepared for a chilly morning on the water.

Water Level: The water level at Lake Eildon is currently at 90.32 per cent of capacity.

This information is essential for anglers as it can impact fish behavior and the accessibility of certain fishing spots.

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Fishing Report: Trout fishing at Lake Eildon has been productive recently,

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Trolling with Tassie Devils or minnow-style lures has been effective in targeting both brown and rainbow trout.

Early mornings and late afternoons are the best times to target trout as they are more active during these times.

Fly fishing enthusiasts have also been successful using nymphs and streamers in the shallower areas of the lake.

Redfin: Redfin fishing remains consistent at Lake Eildon, with anglers having success using soft plastics and small lures around submerged timber and rocky points.

The Goulburn and Jamieson arms have been particularly productive for redfin, with some

reports of larger specimens being caught near the old river channels.

Anglers targeting redfin are encouraged to vary their retrieval speeds and depths to find where the fish are holding on any given day.

Murray Cod: The Murray Cod population at Lake Eildon is healthy, and anglers have been catching decentsized cod using large diving lures and spinnerbaits.

Targeting structure such as fallen trees and rocky outcrops has been successful in landing these iconic freshwater predators.

Remember to handle Murray Cod with care and release them gently back into the water to ensure their conservation.

Night fishing for Murray Cod can also be productive during this time of year, as they tend to be more active after dark.

Yellowbelly: Yellowbelly can be found in good numbers at Lake Eildon, especially around the Jerusalem Creek area and the main basin.

Trolling with deep-diving lures

or casting lipless crankbaits near weed beds and rocky shores can yield good results when targeting Golden Perch.

Live bait such as worms or yabbies can also be effective in enticing these fish to bite.

Carp: While often considered a pest species, carp can provide an exciting fishing experience for anglers looking to catch larger fish.

Carp can be found throughout Lake Eildon, particularly in the shallower, warmer waters.

Targeting carp with corn or bread bait on the bottom can result in some intense battles with these strong and hardfighting fish.

Overall: Lake Eildon offers a diverse range of fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels.

Remember to check the water level and weather conditions before heading out on the water and always practice responsible fishing practices to help maintain the health of the lake’s fish populations.

Tight lines and happy fishing!

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WINNERS AND LOSERS

ROUND

10

Eagles lose battle against the Tigers

By TRINITY KNIGHT ON Saturday in a close battle against Rochester at the Mansfield Recreation Reserve, the Mansfield Eagles senior team fell short against a strong Tigers lineup.

The first term was back and forth with each side scoring three goals, but unfortunately the Tigers clawed their way in front kicking another three in the second.

In the third term, the Eagles gained back some momentum, but the opposition dominated in the final minutes of the game coming home with four goals.

Final scores: Rochester Tigers 12.10 (82) to Mansfield Eagles 5.12 (42).

Head coach of the Mansfield Eagles Jack Hutchins said Rochester had a very similar game style and they had certainly done their homework.

“The game was quite an arm wrestle for three quarters and their balance around the contest was what stood out,” he said.

“From our end we were a little bit off in our game, but we certainly had some opportunities to

capitalise on the scoreboard to put the pressure on them.

“I don’t think that dictated how the game was right up until 15 minutes into the last quarter it ran away from us.”

Some of Jack’s standout players were team captain Jayden Howes in the middle alongside Brett Mahoney.

“Jayden was fantastic, he really set the tone and tried to sway the momentum back our way with his physicality inside,” he said.

Next week the Eagles will come up against Seymour.

“After last weekend’s game we’ll be certainly looking to rectify and get back on track,” Jack said.

“Tom Gardiner played his last game before he moves overseas up to Newcastle in the next couple of months.

“It will be a loss for us, we’ve had a fantastic start to the year, but otherwise we’ve got a couple of guys still on the radar to get back in over the next couple of weeks.

“In terms of our general availability we’re looking pretty good.”

The Mansfield Eagles will play

GETTING PHYSICAL: Jayden Howes set the tone and tried to sway the momentum. against the Seymour Lions in Seymour next week on Saturday June 22 at Kings Park.

The Mansfield Reserves team were defeated by Rochester 3.1 (19) to 14.12 (96).

The Mansfield U18s won 10.7 (67) over Rochester 8.8 (56).

GOULBURN VALLEY SENIORS LADDER

SENIORS SCOREBOARD

#

TEAM

P

W

L

D

PTS

%

1 2 3 4 5 6

ECHUCA SHEPPARTON ROCHESTER MOOROOPNA MANSFIELD KYABRAM

10 10 10 9 10 10

9 9 8 7 6 6

1 1 2 2 4 4

0 0 0 0 0 0

36 36 32 28 24 24

225.25 151.86 141.2 123.51 120.5 113.2

7 8 9 10 11 12

EUROA SHEPPARTON SWANS SEYMOUR SHEPPARTON UNITED BENALLA TATURA

10 10 9 10 10 10

5 3 2 1 1 1

5 7 7 8 8 9

0 0 0 1 1 0

20 12 8 6 6 4

95.9 99.12 95.63 66.88 45.49 46.22

NETBALL SCORES A Grade: Kyabram 50 def Benalla 40 Mansfield 38 def by Rochester 50 Shepp Swans 51 def by Tatura 55 Shepp United 32 def by Seymour 49 Echuca 55 def Shepparton 51 Mooroopna 51 def Euroa 34 B Grade: Kyabram 53 def Benalla 43 Shepp United 39 def by Seymour 52 Shepp Swans 44 def Tatura 39 Mansfield 26 def by Rochester 69 Echuca 41 def Shepparton 40 Mooroopna 38 def by Euroa 45 B Reserve: Kyabram 43 def Benalla 38 Shepp United 31 def by Seymour 57 Mansfield 15 def by Rochester 72 Echuca 46 def by Shepparton 57 Mooroopna 42 drew with Euroa 42 Shepp Swans 49 def Tatura 36 17 & Under: Kyabram 65 def Benalla 13 Shepp United 30 def by Seymour 31 Mansfield 29 def by Rochester 51 Mooroopna 51 def Euroa 36 Echuca 42 def by Shepparton 70 Shepp Swans 70 def Tatura 25 15 & Under: Kyabram 43 def Benalla 42 Mooroopna 49 def Euroa 28 Mansfield 54 def Rochester 33 Shepp United 39 def Seymour 29 Echuca 41 def Shepparton 33 Shepp Swans 48 def Tatura 43

MIDDLE MAN: Brett Mahoney showed his skills in the midline.

PHOTOS: Paul Martin

KYABRAM BENALLA

4.3 6.10 13.11 15.13.103 2.2 3.4 5.8 7.10.52

SHEPP SWANS TATURA

5.6 8.11 15.16 19.18.132 2.2 3.2 4.4 5.5.35

ECHUCA SHEPPARTON

7.5 11.6 15.7 20.10.130 1.1 6.2 8.6 9.6.60

GOALS: KYABRAM: Anthony Depasquale 4, William Wild 4, Mitchell Dodos 1, Kaine Herbert 1, Marcus Khoo 1, Bohden Learmonth 1, Tyler Norman 1, Bailey Tome 1, Brad Whitford 1.

BENALLA: Nicholas Brazil 4, Jaidyn Chee 1, Wade King 1, Nick Mellington 1. BEST: KYABRAM: Joshua Dillon, Will Golds, Jackson Griffiths, Bailey Tome, Liam Ogden. BENALLA: Nick Mellington, Mark Marriott, Nicholas Brazil, Sam Begley, Wade King.

GOALS: SHEPPARTON SWANS: Steele Simpson 3, James Auld 2, Sam Bicknell 2, Jett Bruton 2, Christian Georgiou 2, Tyreece Collison 1, Rory Duffy 1, Will Dwyer 1, Enrique Goggin 1, Mark Kovacevic 1, Harrison Mazzella 1, Lucas Rachele 1. TATURA: Andrew Ciavarella 2, Mitchell Elliott 2, Ethan Penrith 1. BEST: SHEPPARTON SWANS: Mark Kovacevic, Will Dwyer, Zac Clohesy, Max Clohesy, Steele Simpson. TATURA: Ethan Penrith, Tim Wilson, Mitchell Elliott, Curtis Ryan, Jhdara Jones.

GOALS: ECHUCA: Jack Evans 4, Riley Smith 4, Will Monahan 2, Kane Morris 2, Tighe O’Brien 2, Cody Walker 2, Cooper Barber 1, Hugh Byrne 1, Harry Milburn 1, Callum Parsons 1. SHEPPARTON: Liam Duguid 2, Trent Herbert 2, Daniel Meek 2, Joel Brett 1, Lewis McShane 1, Luke Smith 1. BEST: ECHUCA: Riley Smith, Will Monahan, Jack Mchale, Jack Evans, Kane Morris. SHEPPARTON: Bryce Stephenson, Jacob Watts, Ashley Holland, Xavier Stevenson, Joel Brett.

ROUND 11 SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Shepparton vs Mooroopna Seymour vs Mansfield Benalla vs Tatura Echuca vs Kyabram Euroa vs Shepparton United Rochester vs Shepparton Swans

SHEPP UNITED SEYMOUR

2.1 5.1

3.6 4.10 9.15.69 8.5 11.7 15.11.101

MANSFIELD ROCHESTER

3.5 3.3

3.8 5.11 6.6 8.9

GOALS: SHEPPARTON UNITED: Kaedyn Napier 4, Edward Adams 1, Ryan Calogero 1, Nicholas Loverso 1, Jack McCartney 1, Samuel Mcinneny 1. SEYMOUR: Lewis Lubeck 5, Nathan Fowler 3, Riley Mason 3, Nathan Beattie 1, Alexander Elliott 1, Cain Murray 1, Ricky Schraven 1. BEST: SHEPPARTON UNITED: Declan Newbound, Fraser Hicks, Kale Gibson, Sheldon Bogdan, Samuel Mcinneny.

SEYMOUR: Tom Maloney, Cooper Holdsworth-Rose, Nathan Beattie, Riley Mason, Nathan Fowler.

5.12.42 12.10.82

GOALS: MANSFIELD: Nathan Buchanan 1, Tom Gardiner 1, Billy Hogan 1, Patrick Marks 1, Riley Northcott 1. ROCHESTER: Sean Williams 3, Mitch Cricelli 2, James McPhee 2, Mitchell Bright 1, Wil Hamilton 1, Andy Henderson 1, Adam McPhee 1, Mitchell Trewhella 1. BEST: MANSFIELD: Jayden Howes, Brett Mahoney, Riley Northcott, Tom Dunstan, Cody George. ROCHESTER: Dylan Gordon, Mitchell Trewhella, Matt Kellett, Mitchell Bright, Hamish Heine.

MOOROOPNA EUROA

1.0 3.1

8.2 3.3

9.2 6.6

12.3.75 10.6.66

GOALS: MOOROOPNA: Kobie Issell 3, Angus Hanrahan 2, Jack Brooks 1, Ben Butts 1, Oscar Emanuelli 1, Jack Johnston 1, Coby Mccarthy 1, Fraser McElhinney 1, Bryce Rutherford 1. EUROA: Jack McKernan 3, Jayden Gleeson 2, Will Hayes 2, Tristan Davies 1, Jett Trotter 1, Silver Yousif 1 BEST: MOOROOPNA: Keelin Betson, Angus Hanrahan, Dom Gugliotti, Kobie Issell, Bryce Rutherford.

EUROA: Will Hayes, Ryan Pendlebury, Jayden Gleeson, Andrew Bell, Lachlan Hill.

RESERVES RESULTS Kyabram won by forfeit from Benalla Shepparton Swans 15.17.107 def Tatura 0.1.1 Echuca 12.7.79 def Shepparton 8.4.52 Shepparton United 7.2.44 def by Seymour 12.10.82 Mansfield 3.1.19 def by Rochester 14.12.96 Mooroopna 4.9.33 def by Euroa 27.7.169 

UNDER 18s RESULTS Kyabram 16.9.105 def Benalla 3.5.23 Shepparton Swans 34.15.219 def Tatura 0.0.0 Echuca 7.8.50 def Shepparton 6.6.52 Shepparton United 7.6.42 def by Seymour 6.16.52 Mansfield 10.7.67 def Rochester 8.8.56 Mooroopna 10.8.68 def Euroa 4.7.31 U18S LADDER

# TEAM PTS % 1 Echuca 40 352.21 2 Shepparton 36 338.01 3 Mooroopna 28 173.20 4 Shepp Swans 28 170.32 5 Kyabram 24 180.72 6 Rochester 24 136.82 7 Mansfield 20 121.76 8 Seymour 16 146.64 9 Shepp Utd 8 80.62 10 Euroa 8 78.20 11 Benalla 4 30.26 12 Tatura 0 2.72

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ROUND 15 Carlton vs. Geelong

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Port Adelaide vs. Brisbane GWS vs. Sydney

COMPETITION

Melbourne vs. Nth Melbourne Essendon vs. West Coast Fremantle vs. Gold Coast

2 0 2 4

Geelong Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Essendon Fremantle

TIPSTER:

Carlton Brisbane Sydney Nth Melbourne Essendon Fremantle

Carlton Port Adelaide Sydney Melbourne Essendon Gold Coast

Helen Haines

Byes: Adelaide Crows, Collingwood, Hawthorn, Richmond, St Kilda, Western Bulldogs

TIPSTER:

Ryan Daykin

TIPSTER:

Carlton Port Adelaide Sydney Melbourne Essendon Fremantle

Dion Theodossi

TIPSTER:

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TOTAL: 75

Carlton Brisbane GWS North Melbourne Essendon Fremantle

TIPSTER:

Last Week: 4

TOTAL: 74

TIPSTER:

Robert Kemp

Kemp’s

TIPSTER:

Last Week: 5

TOTAL: 78

Cindy McLeish MP

TIPSTER:

TIPSTER:

Cameron Hotton

(03) 9730 1066 cindy.mcleish@parliament.vic.gov.au

Last Week: 4

TOTAL: 78

Geelong Port Adelaide Sydney Melbourne Essendon Fremantle

Carlton Port Adelaide Sydney Melbourne Essendon Fremantle

Travis Mee

Cindy McLeish

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15 Highett St Mansfield

Carlton Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Essendon Fremantle

TOTAL: 78

State Member for Eildon

5775 2688 TOTAL: 77

Last Week: 6

Carlton Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Essendon Fremantle

TIPSTER:

FURNITURE & BEDDING

Last Week: 5

TOTAL: 70

Carlton Port Adelaide Sydney Melbourne Essendon Fremantle

Carlton Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Essendon Fremantle

Sam Mcdougall

Last Week: 5

Elsie McCormack

TIPSTER:

Last Week: 5

TOTAL: 78

Carlton Port Adelaide Sydney Nth Melbourne Essendon Gold Coast

Trinity Knight

TIPSTER:

Pat (Bull) Smith

DELATITE ETERINARY SERVICES MANSFIELD

phone 57626566 Last Week: 4

TOTAL: 76

Carlton Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Essendon Fremantle

TIPSTER:

Daniel Craddock

TOTAL: 79

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Last Week: 5

TOTAL: 63

TIPSTER:

TOTAL: 60

Q:

IN WHAT YEAR WAS THE GRAND FINAL POSTPONED BY A WEEK BECAUSE OF HEAVY RAIN?

Nick & Rick

EAT DRINK RELAX Last Week: 5

Last Week: 4

Last Week: 6

TOTAL: 70

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TOTAL: 76

A: 1923 - THE MATCH WAS SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE A WEEK EARLIER BUT WAS POSTPONED BECAUSE THE GROUND HAD BEEN FLOODED AFTER HEAVY RAIN. AS A RESULT, THIS GRAND FINAL COINCIDED WITH THE CAULFIELD CUP.

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TOTAL:

Daniel Craddock ..................................79 Cindy McLeish.....................................78 Andrew Marshall.................................78 Robert Kemp .......................................78 Cameron Hotton ..................................78 Sam McDougall ...................................77 Nick & Rick .........................................76 Travis Mee ..........................................76 Helen Haines.......................................75 Ryan Daykin ........................................74 Dion Theodossi ...................................70 Pat (Bull) Smith ..................................70 Delatite Vets ....................................... 63 Trinity Knight ..................................... 60

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SPORT

Cold weather and welcome rain in golf MENS GOLF

By ROD SARGENT COLD weather and welcome rain was received this week, but still no snow.

It just so happened it was very wet on Tuesday for the Men’s Stableford competition and no one was silly enough to play.

So we moved on to Thursday Stableford, with 51 players in the field and the weather was

sunny with a fresh breeze.

The winners on the day for B Grade were, David Wilson third place with 35pts, Greg Coombs second place with 37pts and Derek Smith on 38pts, got the major prize.

In the A Grade division Andrew Newman was third with 34pts, Rod Sargent was second with 36pts and Taki Murakami had an outstanding day with 40pts playing off a handicap of 9.

Taki also collected the NTP’S

on holes seven and nine.

The Rabbits for the day were Geoff Morris and Bill Parsons.

Saturday was very fresh to start, with a lovely day after that.

We didn’t break any records for numbers in the field, with the rally for the hospital and the footy at home, we only had 22 participants.

The winners on the day were Steve Daykin in third place on a countback, with 37pts, Luke Walsh was very solid all day with a great

40pts, and Geoff Gravenall had a brilliant 42pts to win overall.

Luke Walsh also picked up two NTP’S for the day on the seventh and 16th holes.

You will notice in the coming weeks there will be works undertaken to adjust the fairway bunkers on the 18th hole.

The plan is to fill in the left side of the bunkers, and extend the second one out into the fairway a couple of meters.

There will be two tree limbs taken down also.

This will allow a clear shot at the green from the bunkers, and you won’t have to deal with trees in the way as well.

The bunkers will be GUR until the works are finished.

We thank you for your patience.

This Saturday we have a Men’s and Ladies Stableford from the Gold Tees.

Happy Hitting.

Sportsperson of the Year Award - April

Shooting star Ella slam dunks nomination YOUNG local basketball star Ella Mercieca has had a spectacular 2023-24 season.

At the start of 2023, 14-yearold Ella finished off the Eagles representative tournament season with a dominant performance at the state championships in Bendigo.

She was the leading scorer for the tournament, with many 30 plus point games and a 40 point plus game.

Ella was also playing for the North East (NE) Bushrangers U14 girls at the time, in the Victorian Junior Basketball League competition, playing in Melbourne every Friday night.

In the Basketball Victoria Elite Pathway, Ella attended the Future Development Program in Mansfield and was then invited to the State Development Program (SDP) one year early, at the Shepparton Hub as an extra due to her identified talent.

Ella went on to get a permanent position in SDP, as an U15 athlete, when those positions became available.

Continuing in 2023, she competed at the Country Metro Challenge in Bendigo, and was subsequently invited to the U15 Southern Cross Challenge, early in 2024.

Ella excelled at this tournament in Melbourne, for the second year in a row, and was always near the top of her teams scoring, defence and rebounding.

At the all state and combined tryouts, Ella’s talents were noticed

by Victorian state selectors.

She was selected as an emergency for the Victoria Country

State U16 team, a big achievement for an U15 athlete.

Ella has a full basketball schedule including weekly sessions of SDP in Shepparton, NE Bushrangers training in Benalla and playing with them in Melbourne on Fridays nights, individual lessons, and SDP shooting in Mansfield with local coach, Jason Campbell.

Jason said he first started coaching Ella four years ago when she was in the U12s.

“I’ve individually coached her on and off for two and a half years now,” he said.

“Her development has been massive.

“She’s been really determined, self-driven and when she goes home and practises drills it shows.

“Ella’s ambition is to one day get into the Australian Women’s National basketball Opals team and before that the Sapphires and the Gems which is the U17 and U19 women’s teams.

“She is well on her way to achieving this at the moment.”

Recently Ella accepted an offer to enter the Northern Territory’s National U16 team and this upcoming school holidays she will be playing at the national championships in Bendigo.

She is a shooting star on-and-off the court which makes her a worthy nominee for the 2024 Sportsperson of the Year Award.

STEADY AND CONSISTENT: Sue Parsons working hard marking cards.

Steady and consistent golf

By MARION MITCHELL

ELLA SCORES NOMINATION: Ella Mercieca received the April 2024 Sportsperson of the Year nomination for achievements in basketball.

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THERE were only two days of competition this week.

On a cold Wednesday, there was a good field of 21 ladies.

Sue Crow took the win in A Grade with 75 net from Sam Bailey 76 and Anne Blampied 79.

Marion Sargeant continued her good form winning B Grade with a net 74 from Marg Franke-Williams 76 and Shirley Nolan 78.

Linda Terry was accurate to the greens winning two nearest the pins on third and 17th.

Sue Crow won the putting.

Only nine ladies managed to play Saturday’s Stableford competition.

Millie Cumming is consistently among the prize winners.

She won Saturday with 33 points from Andrea Marsden 32 and Sam Bailey 27.

Marion Foster was nearest the pin on third and Sam Bailey on 16th.

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Skinner wins bronze at World Cup Mansfield shooter Catherine Skinner scores p podium finish in Italyy MANSFIELD shooter Catherine Skinner won the bronze medal in the Women’s Trap event last week at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato, Italy.

Against the world’s best, and a final filled with Olympic and World Champions, Skinner once again demonstrated her competitive ability.

In the last shotgun World Cup of 2024, and the final large-scale international event prior to the start of 2024 Olympic Games, Skinner shot a qualification score of 119 out of 125 targets, tying as second top qualifier with world number 1 Fatima Galvez (ESP).

Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Zuzana Rehak Stefecekova (SVK) was the top qualifier with a score of 124 out of 125.

A minimum score of 116 was required for the Trap Women to secure a place in the six-person final.

With the sun finally shining over Trap Concaverde, Skinner and Galvez were sitting in equal second place after the sixth place elimination in the final at 25 targets, and then for the 15 targets that followed, the duo were neck and neck to determine the silver and bronze medals.

Rehak Stefecekova was unstoppable as she dominated the final to add a 10th World Cup gold medal to her resume.

“We congratulate Catherine on her

bronze medal win at the World Cup in Lonato,” said Shooting Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Adam Sachs.

“Catherine will be so pleased to be back on the podium following her previous individual World Cup bronze medal in Almaty in 2023.

“It was also great to see James Willett make the Men’s Trap final, on the back of his gold medal win at the May World Cup in Baku.”

“Whilst athlete selection to the 2024 Australian Olympic Team has not yet been confirmed, competitions of this magnitude comprise athletes that are likely to be competitors in Chateauroux in July and are important opportunities in terms of final preparations of teams for the Olympic Games.

“With the performances and medals achieved this year, it is a strong indication that the Australian Team will be a force to be reckoned with at the Olympic Games.”

Skeet competition in Lonato will commence on Saturday with Australia’s Aislin Jones and Joshua Bell in their final stages of preparation leading into their events.

The Australian Olympic Committee is planning to announce the Australian Olympic Shooting Team on Thursday 27 June.

PODIUM SPOT: Catherine Skinner won the bronze medal in the Women’s Trap event last week at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato, Italy. INSET: WALL OF FAME: While at the Trap Concaverde in Lonato, Italy, Catherine Skinner set her handprint in clay, and will join a class of Olympic shooting medalists on the Wall of Fame.

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