Mansfield Courier 190723

STILL GOT THE BLUES

A hole lot of trouble

THE state of Mansfield’s regional roads has been a hot topic in the community over the past months, with numerous complaints about potholes, ruts and damaging conditions aired in community forums for some time.

As the wet weather continues to dump idealistic snow on the mountain, more roads are falling into disrepair, with mechanics recording an increase in the number of damaged vehicles taken in.

Robert Heaney, who runs Mansfield Tyrepower,

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has noticed a significant increase, especially over the school holidays.

“Over the last six months, we have seen more vehicles with damaged tyres or damaged rims from the potholes in the area,” he said.

“Over the last two weeks due to the ski season and the holidays we have had an

abundance of people come in with damaged tyres, damaged wheels and broken wheels.

“It has become a daily thing.”

The increased demand for replacement parts has also impacted turnaround times for cars, especially for parts for newer vehicles.

“We see a lot of European vehicles in at the moment and they had different tyre sizes,” Mr Heaney said.

“I’ve got two cars at the

moment that I’m waiting on brand new wheels to turn up for.

“One of them has a three month wait for the parts to come out of Germany because there is no stock in Australia and it is a brand new vehicle.

“Visitors take [the longer wait times] in shock because a lot of them are hoping to get things fixed straight away and it mucks up their holiday.

“There have been times when vehicles have been

taken back to Melbourne on tow trucks or people have had to make their own way home, leaving their vehicle here and picking it up at a later date.”

While visitors have seen the brunt of the impacts of potholes recently, Mr Heaney says locals are being affected more on average.

“The potholes have been around for quite a while but as the road conditions get worse; the amount of people that come in or contact us has increased.

“Prior to the school holidays, we would see damaged wheels from locals quite often.

“What I’m hearing is that the highway down to Melbourne is quite atrocious and causing a lot of damage.”

Mr Heaney says that newer cars have lower profile tyres and are getting damaged more quickly.

“A low profile tyre doesn’t give much cushion when you hit a pothole or a damaged road,” he said.

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MT Buller launched the all new ‘Alpine Aurora’ light and sound experience on Saturday night to much fanfare. Full story on page 5.

PHOTO: Tony Harrington

Power surges cause concern for this Merton resident

A TWO-YEAR crusade to upgrade AusNet infrastructure in Merton has led one property owner to urge shire residents to check their power boards and older appliances to ensure their households are safe after power surges and spikes at her residence caused issues with her energy supply.

Ausnet operates and manages an electricity distribution network that serves the Mansfield Shire and all of the North East, along with metropolitan Melbourne, and large swathes of Eastern Victoria, delivering electricity to around 795,000 customers.

With the industry in a state of flux under increasing renewable energy and dated infrastructure, there are emerging network needs that require action.

AusNet specifies that it intends to respond to and address these needs to ensure that the network evolves and is managed in the most efficient and agile manner.

Merton resident, Sami Lawrence has unfortunately found this not to be the case, having spent the last two years trying to get some action.

“My concern is primarily around the timeframe to fix a problem once a significant issue has been flagged with AusNet,” Sami said.

It was in 2020 that Sami and her husband purchased their first home in Merton.

With relatives in Mansfield, and having grown up around the shire and on the mountain, Sami and her husband were looking to relocate to the region.

“We purchased an older property and the first thing we wanted to do was make it safe,” said Sami, who works in design management consulting in the construction industry.

“We got in our sparky to upgrade the entire system and install solar, which was signed off on September 8, 2021.”

It was at this point that Sami began to realise they had a significant problem.

On installing a smart meter, they found some circuit break-

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ers were repeatedly triggered, shutting down certain circuits.

AusNet infrastructure in Merton was struggling to transform incoming voltage to a safe and consistent outgoing voltage.

“Our meter was frequently recording power surges of up to and over 270 volts,” she said.

The current power quality standard stipulates a nominal 230 volts to the customer’s point of supply.

The allowable voltage is then able to vary 10 per cent over or six per cent below this figure.

Surges of up to 270 volts were well outside the stipulated standard.

“I’ve been led to believe that the problem can be partly attributed to an increase in solar on properties feeding directly into the grid,” Sami said.

“The capacity of the network is being put under pressure, with system limitations resulting in increased voltage and spikes.

“There’s a nationwide push for households and businesses to convert to solar, which is great.

“However if the assets that connect all the power and distribute it aren’t capable of taking that additional generated power then you could be dealing with surge issues, which was happening to us.

“Our concern is that this is not a localised problem, and that other homeowners and communities might be in a similar predicament.”

In AusNet’s distribution annual planning report for 2023 to 2027, the company recognised the need to strengthen its network to accommodate increased renewable energy generation and maintain a secure power supply.

At the moment planned asset replacement, retirement or de-rating is scheduled on numerous assets, with AusNet running on a process of risk management until these

upgrades or replacements are made.

“It means that we had an acknowledged issue, but AusNet were employing a ‘wait and see’ tactic until they got round to fixing it,” Sami said.

The company also recognises that two thirds of its distribution network is located in areas designated as Bushfire Prone, with AusNet also acknowledging that the key risks arising from asset failures are fire ignition and electrical shock.

The potential of an electrical fault causing a fire as a result of surging voltages was primarily what spurred Sami into action.

It was at this point on October 29, 2021 that she formalised her concern with Alinta Energy, her power provider.

Just over two months later with no sign of a resolution, Sami changed providers to Powershop.

“Powershop have been great to deal with, however they managed to make very little headway with AusNet,” she said.

Sami then reached out directly to AusNet.

From January 10, 2022 to late November of the same year, Sami repeatedly called the company’s emergency hotline and complaints department.

“I was informed that AusNet wouldn’t action anything until the complaint was processed via the Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria (EWOV),” she said.

The first case lodged with the Ombudsman went from November 11, 2022 to March 20, 2023, with the problem remaining unsatisfactorily resolved when the case was closed according to Sami.

AusNet did however offer Sami $500 compensation, which she declined.

Currently spending only eight days a month at the Merton address, the incentive behind installing full solar was to make energy bills virtually non-existent.

However, with the surging voltages causing the system’s invertor to frequently trip the solar was being rendered use-

less, resulting in Sami racking up substantial energy bills monthly.

However the bills were not her main concern.

The overall safety of the system was the problem she wanted addressed.

With no movement on repairs to the asset, Sami was forced to lodge a second complaint with the Ombudsman on June 21 this year.

“When AusNet failed to meet the obligations stipulated by the Ombudsman, the EMOV then suggested I contact Energy Safe Victoria (ESV),” Sami said.

“ESV responded to me directly within 48 hours of receiving the complaint, and actioned urgent works with AusNet on my behalf.

“And less than five days later AusNet was on our property, informing us that they would be upgrading the inverter the following week.”

These works were completed on July 7, 2023, approaching two years after Sami first raised concerns.

“The solar is now working and we are no longer recording power surges,” Sami said of the ordeal.

After two years of being shuffled between various organisations, Sami is only now beginning to tally up the cost of the additional electricity, use of tradespeople and any appliances that may have been damaged by the power surges.

“We just want people to be aware that putting solar on may not be the cost-saving measure you think it will be, unless you address the other potential issues you may have with your surrounding infrastructure first.

“For those people who don’t have smart meters, are running on old systems or are using older appliances these surges represent a significant fire hazard.

“I’m just urging the community to check their own systems and make sure they aren’t being compromised.

“Safety should be the number one priority.”

SAFETY: The installation of a smart meter at the Merton residence resulted in some circuit breakers being repeatedly triggered and shutting down certain circuits.

Parliamentary committee tackles reg road problems

A PARLIAMENTARY committee investigating the impact and effect of severe weather events on regional, rural, and remote roads heard from local governments from across North East Victoria in a hearing in Wodonga on Monday.

The Mansfield Shire Council along with the Murrindindi Shire Council, Strathbogie Shire Council, Yarra Ranges Council, Towong Shire, Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance, the Rural City of Wangaratta and Benalla Rural City Council all had representatives at the hearing.

Mansfield Shire’s general manager of infrastructure and planning Melissa Crane and the manager of field services Ari Croxford-Demasi were both in attendance representing our region.

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport held the public hearing to understand how severe weather has impacted the road network, including what changes need to be made to ensure roads are more resilient in the future.

Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines is a member of the committee and attended the hearing on Monday.

“Everyone who drives on our roads understands the problems we face,” she said.

“Potholes are a major problem and the recent rain means many of our roads are dangerous.

“Every day there are more reports of damage to vehicles.

“But this inquiry is about

more than potholes.

“Everyone remembers the absolutely unbelievable situation where a sink hole on the Gooramadda Road became a sixmetre wide and two-metre deep ravine.

“The closure of the Bogong High Plains Road between Mount Beauty and Falls Creek shows the significant economic implications of road closures and there are many other examples across our region of longterm road or bridge closures that are affecting our communities.”

Dr Haines said the committee is seeking to find solutions that would be more durable as the climate changes.

“This committee is about looking at ways we can ensure that when we fund roads across

regional, rural and remote Australia that we are using the best road engineering and construction standards to improve the resilience of roads, that we are using more waterproof products and identifying the best corridors for future road construction.

“Local Government and state governments are mostly responsible for roads, but there is a role for federal government to play and I am glad this committee is exploring that.

“Local councils have an important perspective to give, especially more rural and remote councils, where there are more kilometres of road that aren’t covered by VicRoads, and the ratepayer base is smaller than in bigger cities or regional centres.”

All roads leading to Mansfield have potholes popping tyres

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“That is where the damage occurs.

“We don’t see many four wheel drives because of the higher sidewall of tyre gives a lot more protection.

“In some cases, there are a few locals who are selling their vehicles with lower profile tyres because it started to cost too much in tyre replacement and damage.”

The problem exists beyond the confines of the shire, with Managing Director of road surfacing company VSA Roads Justin Bartlett witnessing a deterioration of state-maintained roads since 2022.

“Our rural main road and highway network has quickly become one that resembles a patchwork quilt with short-term quick fixes becoming the norm,” he said.

Victorian Nationals Leader and Shadow Minister for Regional Development Peter Walsh echoed the sentiment, calling on investment in

regional roads from the government.

“Families continue to be slugged, with the cost of car registration and licence fees rising for another year,” he said.

“Regional Victorians will now have to find almost $850 in the household budget to register the family car while the Government has slashed their road maintenance funding by 45 per cent since 2020.

“Bad roads are dangerous roads, which sadly the government refuses to address, with more than 150 tragic deaths in 2023 - 30 per cent more than this time last year.”

Those who have had their car damaged by potholes or other defects on roads managed by VicRoads can file a Notice of Incident and Claim form with the state authority to claim compensation for damage costing more than $1580 for the 2023/2024 financial year.

DANGEROUS DRIVING: Potholes like this one seen last month on the road to Jamieson have been causing damage to many cars.

PHOTO: Samuel O’Brien

Wednesday: Cloud clearing

Temperature: 1-13

Thursday: Showers developing

Temperature: 1-12

Friday: Showers or two

Temperature: 3-12

Saturday: Showers or two

Temperature: 2-10

Sunday: Showers or two

Temperature: 3-11

Monday: Cloudy

Temperature: 4-14

Tuesday: Partly cloudy

Temperature: 4-14

Month Total (July 2023) –30.4mm

Month Total (July 2022) –17.2mm

YTD Total – 381.7mm

Total (2022) - 977.20mm Total (2021) – 789.9mm

Readings as at 9am Monday

This week 288.34m full or 97.8% of capacity 0.56m below full supply level

Inflow: 8,500 megalitres per day

Release: 12,500 megalitres per day

Food pantry continues to give back to Mansfield

WITH a shopping trolley at the exit of the local grocery stores, the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry has been changing people’s lives one item at a time.

Launched in 2021 by the Mansfield Christian Fellowship, the dedicated group has seen increased need for its services.

Members of the Mansfield community have been encouraged to give back to those in need by donating food for those who cannot afford it.

Initially it was thought that the pantry would only be needed for those struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, however demand has continued to grow.

“Everyday bills have been incredibly high and keep growing,” said Marcello Grasso, one of the members of the group of volunteers.

“People will pay their bills, feed their children and keep a roof over their heads before feeding themselves.”

Over the past year, the pantry has gone from helping 20 people on average to 70 per week.

It is open on Wednesday’s from 10am to 2pm and Thurs-

day’s from 4 to 6pm, allowing all who are struggling to get the essentials.

“The pantry is open to all, no matter what situation you are in,” said Simon Goodluck who runs the pantry.

“We have been incredibly blessed to have a variety of local businesses get involved and supply food for us.”

The pantry receives donations from the High Country Bakery, Foodworks, IGA, Produce Store and many others as

well as funds from the Bendigo Bank’s second hand book sale.

A variety of volunteers also donate food, with the CWA as well as volunteers from the Anglican Church among others making regular contributions.

The pantry is always looking for more food and donations, especially as demand grows.

“We welcome donations –both food and financial - for anyone in the community,” said Mr Goodluck.

“It is incredibly satisfying to

help people who are struggling and people really appreciate the assistance we give.”

The volunteers have also been looking for other ways to deliver essential supplies for those struggling in the community.

“We have wanted to have a bus to bring food to those who are sleeping rough,” said Mr Goodluck.

“We think there are about 98 people sleeping it rough every night but we have heard much higher numbers.”

Council welcomes eight new Australian citizens

MANSFIELD Shire Council welcomed eight new Australian citizens on Tuesday, July 11 at a Citizenship Ceremony held in the Council Chamber.

Mayor Cr James Tehan officiated at the proceedings and congratulated our newest citizens on their commitment to being part of Australia’s future.

“Our newest citizens represent a wide range of backgrounds and ages, reflective of our ever-diversifying multicultural community,” he said.

“Conferees came from five different countries, including Turkey, Austria, Pakistan, Cambodia and the United Kingdom.

“Citizenship represents a commit-

ment to Australia, the values we share, and our common future and it is an honour to be part of such a significant day for these residents who appreciate and value our society so much that they wish to make Australia their home.”

To commemorate their special day, each of the new citizens were presented with a certificate, a citizenship coin, and a native plant by Deputy Mayor Cr Steve Rabie and Cr Mark Holcombe. Mansfield Shire Council conducts Citizenship Ceremonies on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs, welcoming more residents to Australia throughout every year.

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WELCOME: Mayor Tehan (left) welcomed (from left) Khush Inam, Pichpanha, Kaan Demirhan, Olga Schierholter, Bill Fersterer, Kimhy Ka, David Marsh and Fiona Bastek as Australian citizens.

DEDICATED TEAM: (From left) Graeme Woodruff, Marcello Grasso, Simon Goodluck, Martin Jones and Michael O’Dea work every week to make sure Mansfield’s vulnerable have access to food essentials.

PHOTO: Samuel O’Brien

Alpine Aurora casts a new light on Mt Buller nights

MT BULLER is set to enthral visitors with its new Alpine Aurora light and sound experience transforming the Village Square each evening.

This new sensory adventure was activated for the first time on Saturday evening, bathing the Village Square with a light show set to music.

The resort is continually adding to the lively après scene in the Mt Buller village with new experiences for guests to enjoy after dark including free village DJs and musical entertainment, marshmallow toasting sessions and Twilight sessions, with extended skiing and boarding on Bourke Street each Wednesday and Saturday in peak snow season.

Chief Operating Officer Mark Bennetts started work on the concept more than five years ago with a vision of using light and sound to enhance the experience in the village.

“We wanted to bring our lovely village square to life in a way that attracts more people to the resort and encourages day visitors to stay longer and our overnight visitors to venture out into the crisp night air to walk, eat and play,” he said.

Mt Buller offers some of the best night-sky viewing conditions in Australia and is an ideal location to see the actual Aurora Australis when it’s visible.

The naming of the light installation as Alpine Aurora was chosen by the community and references the connection to the night sky.

“It’s a deferential nod to our star-gazing credentials and the front row seat to the galaxy we have up here,” said Mr Bennetts.

Winter Olympian and resort Ambassador Jacqui Cooper was excited to gather with locals and

guests in the village to launch the new display.

“What a magical addition to our beautiful alpine village and I am thrilled to be here for this first Alpine Aurora,” she said.

“It’s moments like this I love sharing with my children on the mountain.

“Walking through the village at any time of night or day is special; these lights and soundscapes add another dimension to the evening experience.”

A suite of eight lighting units are positioned around the village projecting from high on the Kooroora and Cattleman’s buildings into and across the Village Square playing across the whole zone creating dynamic layers

of light and patterns in choreographed music ‘shows’ that run for five-minute intervals in hourly slots each evening.

In between these light and sound shows there are an array of shapes and colours then play on the snow, trees, sculptures and buildings.

The installation has been designed and implemented by an artist-led creative consultancy Artbox, who are specialists in creating public art collaborations.

“Being high in the alpine does pose some distinct challenges however there are exciting aspects such as mist and snow that make the light shows even more magical in these settings,” said

Naplan results out

VICTORIAN students – alongside their peers across Australia – will begin receiving their NAPLAN results this week, with a new national approach to grading students to give teachers, school support staff and families the information they need to help students achieve their best.

Acting Minister for Education Ingrid Stitt congratulated students in Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 on the years of hard work their NAPLAN results show – and their teachers on their calm, supportive preparation for the NAPLAN tests and year-round dedication to their students.

The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) has this year introduced a simple, clear four-band format for NAPLAN results that will be applied to all Australian students’ reports, making it easier to understand.

“It’s great to be pressing the button on this project and seeing this first phase of the project underway after years of planning.

“What is even more exciting is the potential to use this technology to share stories, create art, engage with guests and activate our village in limitless ways.”

“We see so many options to tailor the ‘Alpine Aurora’ and include light and sound as part of our year-round calendar of events” said Mark Bennetts.

Visitors to Mt Buller can experience the Alpine Aurora in the village with shows on the hour from 6pm nightly during snow season.

BATHED IN LIGHT: The fireplace in the village square was aglow with varous light patterns which guests enjoyed last Saturday.

PHOTO: Samuel O’Brien

Artbox Executive Producer Leo Gester.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Parking nightmare

MANSFIELD visitors to come up and enjoy a day at the snow but what about parking the car?

A dedicated parking area with a bus service up the mountain has been discussed before and would solve the problem.

Mansfield’s population is expanding and with parking areas already full of visitors’ cars, shopping has become a nightmare.

People need car parks now, let’s make it happen.

Mary Parker, Mansfield

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

MANSFIELD could have a twin cinema complex up and running as early as September, providing enough interest is pledged by local businesses and residents.

Over the last year Mansfield residents Rick Lindsay, James Wilson, Bruce Halket and others have been working through the feasibility of creating a twin cinema in the building which housed the old squash courts.

In sport, Mansfield failed to kick a goal until the 11 minute mark of the third quarter against Kyabram in round 12 of the GVFNL on Saturday and ended 39 points down at the final siren.

It was effectively an eight point game, with a win to Mansfield scoring a top six spot, but a loss knocking them out on percentage.

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

Final tributes paid to Sir Andrew Grimwade

By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY

A TRIBUTE to the life of Mansfield’s Sir Andrew Grimwade took place on June 29 at the Beolite Village Community Centre, for many it was a time to say ‘thank you’ and to pay their last respects to a much loved and respected gentleman.

Speakers at the gathering included Tony Williams (Chairman - Beolite Board), Tony Tehan (Beolite Board member and personal friend), Geoff Doyle (Beolite Board and Probus member), Ross Martin (Probus and close friend) and Andrew Dwyer (personal friend).

Other attendees were, Shire Councillors, Hospital Board members and Beolite Board members, Beolite village and Mansfield residents.

During the tribute there was also a slideshow of photos telling the life story since retirement in Mansfield.

Beolite Village held a morning tea following the tribute to Sir Andrew in recognition of his contribution to the development and running of the Village.

In Federal Parliament earlier

Slow down at kangaroo hot spots

PAYING RESPECTS: Residents and friends of the late Sir Andrew Grimwade recently had the opportunity to pay their final respects to a much loved and renowned member of the Beolite Village and Mansfield community.

this year, Member for Indi, Helen Haines paid tribute to Sir Andrew saying: “When Andrew retired to Mansfield, he threw himself into the local community.

“He led the establishment of the not-for-profit Beolite retirement village, serving as chair of the board right up until last year.

“He organised bequests for Mansfield Autism Statewide Services and Rosehaven Hospice.

He quietly contributed to the historical society, to the emergency precinct and to local campaigns against gambling and fast food.

“He was an extraordinary networker, a connector of people.”

“Vale, Sir Andrew Grimwade.”

Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish also paid tribute to Sir Andrew Grimwade CBE in the Victorian Parliament saying:

“he was an extraordinary person who left his mark on life. Sometimes that mark was loud and bold but many times that mark was made quietly with minimal fuss.

“Andrew was admired as a chemical engineer, an Oxfordeducated scientist, a businessman, an Angus cattle breeder and a philanthropist.

“He had an incredible intellect and a sharp mind and always had a twinkle in his eye.

“He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his services to arts and the community in 1997.

“Three years later he was knighted for services to industry and commerce.

“Retiring in Mansfield, he became active in the community and established the Beolite retirement village, serving as chair of the board.

“He was a patron of the Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society and a man of action who will be greatly missed, and I send my condolences to Marsha and his son Angus and family.”

Sir Andrew Grimwade passed away on January 30, 2023.

WORKS UNDERWAY: Roundabout beautification works have been underway last week, improving the visual appeal of the Malcolm Street/Highett Street intersection.

Crime low through holidays

By SAMUEL O’BRIEN

WHILE Mansfield has seen its regularly scheduled uptick in visitors, crime has continued to remain low in the shire.

The school holidays have not seen an increase in criminal incidents, with police focussing more on road safety, especially as tourists head up to Mt Buller.

This correlated with the recently reported drop in criminal incidents in the shire, where Mansfield had the sixth largest drop in criminal incidents over the past 12 months to March 2023.

While criminal incidents raised 5.6 per cent across the state, Mansfield’s dropped 16.3 per cent year-on-year, making it into the top 10 decreases by local government area.

Mansfield Senior Sergeant Steve Carden said there was no real spike in crimes in Mansfield, with efforts focussed on the increased volume of cars driving through the town.

“The crowds coming through Mansfield have been relatively well behaved,” he said.

“Increased police presence and providing deterrents for poor behaviour on

the road is trying to change attitudes when driving.

“What we need is safer drivers, safer cars and safer roads to reduce road trauma.”

Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Regional Operations Rick Nugent echoed this sentiment, saying, “It has been a horror 2023 with 145 lives lost as of June 15, up 39 on the same time last year.

“Reckless drivers are firmly in the sights of local and state Highway Patrol units who continue to run targeted and intelligence led operations to reduce the likelihood of further trauma

on our roads.”

Senior Sergeant Carden warned residents and visitors to only travel on trails and roads that re marked as open, especially after continuous wet weather over the past month.

“Sometimes people need to think before they take their cars into mountainous remote areas that are closed or have restrictions for snow,” he said.

“Just before snow season we had three motorcyclists go to areas and along tracks and then required rescuing.”

He also reminded those going up the mountain that snow chains are required for

all vehicles entering the Mt Buller and Mt Stirling areas.

Sergeant Marty McLachlan of Mansfield Highway Patrol said, “We are trying to reiterate the safety aspect of driving safely in snow resorts as reported prior to the opening of the season.

“While on patrols of Mt Buller Rd, Mansfield Highway Patrol officers have issued several Infringement Notices for drivers cutting bends in a similar manner to the above collision outcome.

“Some drivers mistakenly believe it is okay to drive to the right side of broken centre lines as a matter of normal driving while negotiat-

ing the mountain roads.

“This is not the case unless overtaking and indicating in appropriate circumstances within the restrictions of the applicable speed limit.”

Locally, Senior Sergeant Carden warned residents to be aware of the warning signs of rural shed burglaries.

“They happen at all times of day and night,” he said.

“Neighbourhood awareness of suspicious vehicles and other activities really helps prevent crimes.

“If neighbours talk to each other and figure out if something is suspicious, they can give us a ring to come and check it out.”

ALMOST DONE: The design took into consideration reccomendations from the community after public consultation. PHOTOS: Samuel O’Brien

Gabriel Bergmoser visits Beechworth

By CORAL COOKSLEY

TWO award-winning, North East native, crime authors captivated their audience when talking about their latest published books as well as their overall work at the Beechworth Town Hall recently.

Beechworth’s author and playwright Margaret Hickey with Mansfield’s own author, playwright and screenwriter Gabriel Bergmoser delivered a fascinating account of writing processes, developing characters and more about the genre at a ‘Winterwords’ session.

Gabriel said he tried to convey at events there was no great secret to writing and being an author.

“It is hard work, persistence, and passion for the craft and being open to getting better, to develop, listen to feedback and critics, and figure out your voice from there,” he said.

“I strongly believe in demystifying the process and lifting the curtain as much as possible and saying, this is what it is, and this is what goes into it.

“If aspiring writers can take that away and realise that it’s hard but very possible, then that is more than enough for me.”

Gabriel said he loves passing on his knowledge and chatting to appreciative people who want to talk about books and find out more.

Margaret said she hoped people grasped the idea there were many ways to write a novel.

“There’s a small group of crime writers in Australia, we know each

recently spoke about crime writing.

other, and are really each other’s best supports,” she said.

Benalla’s Anne Smith said she admired the authors’ work.

“I’ve seen Margaret start, have read her earlier stories and thor-

Monthly report from Cr James Tehan

AFTER wide community consultation the 2023/24 Budget was passed last month by Council with a rate increase of 3.5 per cent in line with the State Government Rate Cap and provides for a total operating expenditure of $25 million and a capital works program of $15.58 million.

This is a sound and economically responsible budget that responds to the feedback from our community.

I was pleased to hear that Council was successful in grant funding of $222,000 from the State Government’s Country Football and Netball Program to upgrade the drainage at Lords Reserve – a ground that is an integral part of Mansfield’s sporting calendar but one that, during recent wet winters, has been very wet and boggy.

Off-field work is planned to commence in December and on-field work to commence in March to ensure disruption to user groups is kept at a minimum.

oughly enjoyed them,’ she said.

“I have never understood the process of how someone can sit down and write a book, and it was interesting to see how the book gets written through the author.”

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Go to the events section on our website for information about how to observe the meeting or contact Customer Service on 5775 8555.

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Planning Applications

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Engage with Us!

NAIDOC week was celebrated from July 2-9 and provided our community with an opportunity to learn about First Nations culture.

The official launch was, to our knowledge, the largest NAIDOC event to take place in the Shire with over 130 people attending and included a

Welcome to Country from Aunty Bernadette Franklin and Aunty Angela Ten Buuren (Franklin) and the unveiling of the mosaic mural from Sue Binzer-Jones at the Gadhaba Gathering Place.

Different events were held throughout the week including a Mullum Wetlands educational wetlands walk with Uncle Vern Simsen, weaving and clay ochre workshop with Taungurung artist Cassie Leatham, the screening of The Last Daughter at the Mansfield Armchair Cinema, and storytime at the Library with Gadhaba chairperson Miranda Connaughton.

All events were well attended.

Stage two of the Heavy Vehicle Alternate Route (HVAR) has recommenced despite the wet weather with works on Greenvale Lane between Mt Buller Road and Reardon Lane almost complete and works now moving to focus on Mt Battery Road, between MansfieldWhitfield Road and Greenvale Lane.

Council thanks the community for their continued patience while these significant improvement works are underway – the end product will be worth any inconvenience felt by road users during the construction period.

For more information and to share your feedback visit engage.mansfield.vic.gov.au

Draft Tree Management Plan

The draft Tree Management Plan has been finalised and Council is seeking community feedback. The plan outlines clear management directives towards tree management, and the maintenance and risk management of tree assets growing on Council owned and managed land, which also covers trees within managed roads and other reserves in Mansfield Shire. Give your feedback or ask a question about the draft plan by 10 August 2023

Water Tank for Bonnie Doon

Council has worked with the Bonnie Doon Community Reference Group on a lawn irrigation system near the Bonnie Doon War Memorial. To support the new irrigation system, Council is proposing to install a 27,400-litre water tank on the western side of public toilet in Bon Crescent. An opportunity has been identified to paint a mural on the tank with an iconic image of Bonnie Doon as a future project in consultation with community. A survey is available for community feedback until 28 July 2023

Proposed Speed Reduction

It is proposed to reduce the speed limit of a section of the Highett Street service road from 50 km/h to 10 km/h, making it a shared zone where pedestrians will have priority over vehicles. The change is intended to improve the safety of pedestrians and students of Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School and Mansfield Autism Statewide Services. If the proposal is generally supported by the community, Council will apply to the Department of Transport and Planning for a speed limit reduction.

Kirsten Alexander, Chief Executive Officer

Councillors: Cr James Tehan (Mayor), Cr Steve Rabie (Deputy Mayor), Cr Paul Sladdin, Cr Mark Holcombe, Cr Rohan Webb

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Traffic jams cause concern

By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY

WINTER has seen thousands of visitors flocking to the Mansfield district for some fun on the slopes.

However, with the huge influx of visitors, particularly on weekends, also come problems with traffic flows into and out of town.

On Saturday, July 8, an electronic sign at the entrance to Mansfield alerted drivers going to the Mt Buller that they must carry chains.

One local resident was alarmed when trying to get into Mansfield and took action after waiting some 25 minutes to get through.

“Saturday morning traffic jam outside Buller Sports - 25mins minimum to get through.

“No traffic direction from the company, no council signage and no police direction,” the resident told the Courier.

This then caused a long line of traffic on the Maroondah Highway creating a traffic block with many cars trying to enter the Buller Sports sitepresumably to pick up chains.

When alerted to the problems Mansfield Shire Council then moved quickly to try and ease the congestion and posted on Facebook a notice redirecting traffic for the short term on that day.

Council moves quickly to alleviate congestion

2. Improvements to signage and communication are in development; and

3. Buller Ski Lifts’ investment in online systems supports a higher proportion of prior bookings which is a valuable tool for predicting visitation and enabling communication with guests before they arrive.

Mansfield Police Senior Sergeant Steve Carden said on that particular Saturday one Mansfield Police Sergeant went down and spoke to Buller Sports and provided advice regarding better traffic management within the ground of the business, which alleviated some of the issue.

Council’s General Manager Infrastructure and Planning, Melissa Crane said: “Following concerns and feedback received from the community in relation to the traffic flow on Maroondah Highway, a road for which the Department of Transport is the responsible authority, a meeting was arranged with Buller Ski Lifts to pass on the feedback from our community.

“Council officers were pleased with the quick response from Buller Ski Lifts, who have acted promptly

to review the traffic management concerns and we understand the following changes will be implemented on their site to control the flow of traffic better and reduce congestion:

- Freeing up more onsite parking to allow for more chain fitting bays

- Implementing changed arrangements for vehicles leaving Buller Ski Lifts.

“Council officers will continue to liaise with representatives from the Department of Transport and VicPol,” Ms Crane said.

The change in the chainfitting rules this year has required all vehicles visiting Mt Buller to carry chains, which was not the practice in previous seasons for day visitors.

A representative from Buller Ski Lifts said, the Buller Sports team have been working closely with Council to address the challenges of traffic flow for these peak periods.

“Together they are exploring immediate and mediumterm solutions to improve traffic flow in and out of the store, and arrival into Mans-

field, after the extraordinary traffic volumes the previous weekend,” the representative said.

Initial changes include revising the entry and exit points and using more of the space on the Buller Sports site to accommodate more vehicles and bring them off the road. Changes considered for introduction include:

1. Buller Sports staff are already developing and training new procedures to better equip them to direct traffic and move customers through smoothly;

“Anecdotal evidence suggests that this may be a consequence of the requirement for all vehicles to carry chains on every day, so the demand would have gone up,” Snr Sgt Carden said.

“Given that this is not likely to reduce, a number of options could be considered by the road authorities being:

 Extra signage

 Changes to road design.

 Requirement for the business to submit a traffic management plan to address.

“Police attend incidences such as these to assess public safety and any offences, however, have limited influence on the road design.”

LINE UP: The queues of traffic lined up trying to either get into Buller Sports on Maroondah Highway or get through to the main shopping centre caused congestion and confusion for many drivers.

PHOTO: Sandra Lee Photography

Fatality on Euroa-Mansfield Road

Crash follows warning by CFA captain of need for speed reduction on stretch of road gypp

By DARREN CHAITMAN

A MAN has died in a single vehicle crash on the Euroa-Mansfield Road just a month after Gooram CFA captain Michael Stubbe said “there are going to be more fatalities” on this “dangerous” stretch of the road. Emergency services were called to reports a red Mitsubishi ute had driven down a cliff on Euroa-Mansfield Road, near Ridge Road, last Sunday night at about 10.35pm.

Two men – the driver and a passenger – were taken to hospital with injuries, while the other male passenger was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition and later pronounced deceased.

An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said one of the surviving men, believed to be in his 50s, was transported to Goulburn Valley Health (GVH) in a serious condition with upper and lower body injuries, and the other man, believed to be in his 40s, was transported to the same hospital with minor injuries.

A GVH spokesperson said both men were admitted in a stable condition.

Mr Stubbe previously told The Euroa Gazette that CFA are preparing a submis-

sion to VicRoads to have the speed limit lowered from 100kph to 60kph on a winding stretch of Euroa-Mansfield Road where there have been several car accidents this year.

He said the crash on the Sunday night, which re-

quired a high angle rescue to retrieve the individuals from a steep incline, was similar to other recent crashes he had seen on the same stretch of road.

Gooram CFA, Euroa SES, Alexandra SES, Maryville SES and Fire Rescue Victoria

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road would help a lot,” Mr Stubbe said.

He said the CFA’s submission to VicRoads, which has the support of Strathbogie Shire Council, Ambulance Victoria and Euroa police, is still in progress.

The dangerous stretch of northbound road spans from Ridge Road to the Gooram Falls carpark and follows a change in speed limit from 60kph to 100kph.

The submission to VicRoads will argue the 60kph speed limit ends too early and should be extended to cover this stretch.

“The majority of these accidents that I’ve been to recently have all been not from our area – they’re not locals, they don’t know the roads,” Mr Stubbe said. He said when drivers unfamiliar with the road see the speed limit has changed back to 100kph, they speed up, not realising the road is “not suitable” for this speed.

Wangaratta’s technical rescue team assisted with the rescue operation.

Euroa SES unit commander Georgie Broussard said it was in “the exact same location” as the last crash the unit was called to on EuroaMansfield Road.

The crash is being investigated by police, but it is believed to have occurred while the driver was travelling north, down a hill.

“I still firmly believe that extending the 60kph limit further down the road on the northbound side of the

“They come up from Merton, which is a much straighter road – up from there to the top of the hill – and then it says ‘end 60’, so people speed up, assuming it’s as good as it was, but it’s not, it’s far more winding with a steep drop off the side,” Mr Stubbe said.

FATAL CRASH: A man died in a single vehicle crash on the Euroa-Mansfield Road on Sunday night. The crash came just a month after Gooram CFA captain Michael Stubbe told The Euroa Gazette “there are going to be more fatalities” on a dangerous stretch of the road.

PHOTO: Gooram CFA

North East regional news in brief

Lucky escape after car falls 200m off cliff

FIVE occupants of a car that drove off a cliff and fell 200 metres near Harrietville have managed to survive with non-life threatening injuries.

Victoria Police said emergency services were called to reports a car had driven down a cliff on Great Alpine Road about 6:15pm on Sunday, a fortnight ago.

Senior Sergeant Doug Incoll, of Bright police, said the three adults and two children in the vehicle were rescued as part of a multi-agency high-angle operation, including CFA and SES.

Victoria Police media said a 59-year-old woman was airlifted to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, a 34-year-old woman was taken to hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries, and a 35-year-old man and two children were taken to hospital for observation.

Sen Sgt Incoll confirmed the 59-year-old woman had been airlifted to the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, while the other occupants of the car were taken by ambulance to Wangaratta Hospital.

According to Sen Sgt Incoll, the driver of the car had turned left into a sign advising of a left hand turn 50 metres ahead.

He said fatigue was a possible cause of the crash, as the group had travelled from Melbourne that day, been sightseeing at Mount Hotham, and were driving back to Bright.

Teenager shot in alleged hunting incident in King Valley

A 14-YEAR-OLD boy was airlifted to the Royal Childen’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition last week, after suffering a gunshot wound near Cheshunt.

The boy was hunting for deer with his uncle when he was accidentally shot in the leg.

A police spokesperson confirmed officers were called to King Valley Road near Cheshunt around 8am, after the teenager suffered non-life threatening injuries while allegedly hunting in the area.

An ambulance Victoria spokesperson said the teen had been subsequently airlifted to the Royal Children’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition

shortly after 8.10am.

A relative is understood to have visited Cheshunt General Store following the incident in search of medical supplies.

Detectives are currently assessing the scene.

“Police are investigating circumstances surrounding the boy’s injuries and the investigation remains ongoing,” the police spokesperson said.

According to witnesses, the bullet went straight through the boy’s leg.

NE doc taking Pfizer and Moderna to court

WANGARATTA-based doctor Julian Fidge is set to take two of the world’s biggest COVID vaccineproviders to the Federal Court, amid his concerns the pair have been operating without a proper licence.

Dr Fidge last week filed an injunction to prevent the further distribution of Moderna and Pfizer’s Comirnarty and Spikevax products, arguing the companies had not obtained the necessary licences from the Gene Technology Regulator (GTR) to deal with genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Dr Fidge filed letters of demand with Pfizer, Moderna, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and the GTR on Tuesday, and noted he had not received any communication from any of the involved parties within 48 hours.

A GMO is regarded as an animal, plant, or microbe whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques, a process Dr Fidge alleges occurs through the COVID vaccines’ use of nucleoside-modified messenger Ribonucleic Acid (modRNA).

Having first consulted lawyers four months ago before progressing his concerns, Dr Fidge said he was hopeful a Federal Court ruling could be achieved early.

However, he noted the nation’s reliance on both the Moderna and Pfizer products had raised questions about what the next step would be.

Comment on Glenrowan solar

GLENROWAN Solar Farm is seeking public input on ways it can help deliver social and economic benefits to the local community.

The solar farm, which is

currently being constructed, is currently seeking the views of the community to help inform its Community Benefit Sharing Program.

As a part of the Community Benefit Sharing Program, there is a Community Reference Group that formed in March of this year.

Their aim is to act as a two-way link between the project and community through representing the opinions of locals, provide opportunities for individuals and groups affected by the project to be able to participate in developing the benefit sharing scheme, and to offer local perspectives on the project and communicate the projects benefits with the community.

The community survey aims to improve all these aspects while gaining perspective from the community on their current proposed options and allowing them to give suggestions on future initiatives.

To complete the survey visit https:// glenrowansolarfarm.com. au/about-us/news/2023/ community-survey and to find out more about the Community Benefit Sharing Program visit https://glenrowansolarfarm. com.au/working-with-thecommunity/communityreference-group.

One ward Wang

COUNCILLORS from two of Wangaratta’s existing wards have split opinion on a shift which will see the rural city move to a singlecouncillor ward structure from next year’s election (which Mansfield has

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already done).

The minister-appointed statewide Electoral Representation Advisory Panel was set to hand down a preliminary report, detailing a number of options for the rural city’s electoral structure going forward, after being touted to shift to a completely subdivided ward structure under the Local Government Act 2020.

The act detailed all metropolitan, interface and regional city councils across the state would need to move to a single-councillor ward structure from their upcoming elections.

The rural city’s last review occurred in 2015, when the existing three singlecouncillor rural wards and multi-councillor city ward were enacted.

Current acting Mayor Harry Bussell was elected to the recently-established south ward in 2016, and said the move to a ward structure had greatly improved representation for community members.

Community submissions in 2015 showed almost equal support for a nine councillor and seven councillor structure, the latter of which was ultimately upheld.

With the rural city home to just shy of 30,000 residents as of the 2021 census, current city ward councillor Jack Herry said in an ideal world, seven councillors would govern for the municipality in its entirety.

An online public hearing will be held from 10am on August 8, before a final report is tabled to the state’s Minister for Local Government by September 6.

HELPING OUT: Emergency service crews responded in numbers to a vehicle crash at Harrietville last weekend.

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The refreshed digital tool is now available in 16 languages and incorporates the retired ‘Vaccine Clinic Finder’ which was used more than 52 million times in 18 months.

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“This is particularly helpful for those living in regional, rural and remote Australia who may not be familiar with the services outside their local area.”

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Found Yoga offers something for everyone

By EMMA OLIVER

RELAUNCHING as Found

Yoga, Mansfield Yoga has not only had a change of name.

Under the custodianship of Shayne Mitchell, the studio has also relocated to a purpose-designed space within the Shopping Village on Highett Street, with a reinvigorated timetable offering up a selection of classes seven days a week to suit every level of fitness or flexibility.

Originally from Mansfield, Shayne returned to her home town two years ago, after spending ten years living in Perth.

“I took over the business with the specific vision of providing the Mansfield community with a studio experience like the big cities, bringing together as many instructors as possible offering up a variety of classes on any given day,” Shayne said.

“I wanted Mansfield to have access to the selection of yoga

practices and workshops that were available to me when I was living in Fremantle.”

There are seven instructors currently at the studio, offering up everything from Power Flow to Yin and Vinyasa, Slow Flow to breathwork sessions and lunchtime meditation.

“We have Gentle Moves which is particularly suited to seniors and those coming back from injury, and another class called Expressive Moves, which is more a dance-based class,” Shayne said.

“In the warmer months, we’ll be holding sessions of cold water immersion therapy out at Carter’s Road, incorporating the Wim Hof breathing method and embracing our beautiful natural environment.

“We have a variety of workshops scheduled, with a Thai massage and Yin workshop already on the calendar.

“We also offer sound healing

workshops, with practitioners that visit from Melbourne.

“And we’re in the process of introducing pre-natal sessions, which are incredibly beneficial for those who are expecting”.

Shayne has been teaching yoga for over nine years, completing her original training in Bali.

“No matter what has been happening in my life, I’ve always found a yoga practice to support me,” she said.

“Whether I’ve been studying, nursing an injury, recovering from adrenal fatigue or at my fittest and healthiest, yoga has been a constant.

“When I was pregnant and then in my post-partum recovery, I’ve always found a style of yoga that met me where I was at,” Shayne said.

“This is the beauty of practicing yoga, and the experience I want everybody to have who visits Found Yoga.”

YOGA PRACTICE: Mansfield-local Shayne Mitchell is the owner of Found Yoga, which is located within the Shopping Village on Highett Street.

New financial wellbeing resources launched

BEYOND Blue and Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) have launched a new financial wellbeing resource to better equip the finance and mental health sectors to support people in Australia experiencing cost of living pressures.

The resource – Services Guide for Financial and Mental Wellbeing – has been designed to inform both sectors about the relationship between money and mental health and help them guide people experiencing financial or mental distress towards appropriate support.

The guide uses information and practical tools to build the capacity of each sector to refer people who may benefit from financial counselling and mental health support and

provides real life examples of how financial and mental wellbeing interact to help services identify distress and support the community. The resource was developed with people with living experience of mental and financial distress.

Beyond Blue CEO Georgie Harman said Beyond Blue was proud of its continuing partnership with FCA to build greater connections between the mental health and financial sectors so that people could get the support they needed before they reached crisis point.

“Financial pressure and mental health issues are two sides of the same coin - money worries can cause our mental health to deteriorate, and vice versa,” she said.

“In fact, a recent Beyond Blue representative survey

found more than one third of people in Australia believed cost of living pressures had negatively affected their mental health.

“We want people experiencing financial stress or mental health challenges

to know that getting support before reaching breaking point can help you feel better earlier, get well and stay well.”

Financial Counselling Australia CEO Fiona Guthrie said it was important for service providers to have the tools to guide people through their respective challenges, given the growing recognition of the link between mental health and financial hardship.

“Just as there is a direct relationship between financial wellbeing and mental health, knowing how to more effectively address those issues can have a positive impact on people’s resilience and recovery,” Ms Guthrie said.

Free financial counselling is available via the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007.

TOOLS TO HELP: Financial Counselling Australia CEO Fiona Guthrie.

It’s all in the Pink

By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY

WOMEN in North East (WiNE) Network is hosting a fundraising event in aid of Breast Cancer research and support services.

To be held on Sunday, July 30 the ‘Pink PJ Party and Movie Night’ will help raise funds for Breast Cancer research and support for those diagnosed with the disease.

So, get dressed in your favourite Pink PJ’s and dressing gown for a great night out.

Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control and does not only attack women.

The kind of breast cancer depends on which cells in the breast turn into cancer.

The estimated number of new

breast cancer cases diagnosed in 2022 totaled 20,640 of which 212 were males and 20,428 females.

This was an estimated rise of 12.7 per cent of all new cancer diagnosis with an estimated number of deaths in 2022 of 36 males and 3178 females.

The chances of surviving breast cancer for at least five years is 92 per cent, thanks to research.

Breast cancer was the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia in 2018.

It is estimated that it will remain the second most commonly

diagnosed cancer in 2023.

WiNE Network’s mission is to create equitable personal and professional opportunities for women in North East Victoria that empower, connect, educate, inspire and nurture women from all walks of life.

It creates opportunities through networking and regular events.

Founders of the Network the WiNE Network Genevieve De Santis and Briana Seaton believe the foundations of the network are now well established and the stage is set for a bright future.

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Ag society remains positive in 2023

By LYNN ELDER

DESPITE another challenging year that forced the cancellation of the 2022 Mansfield Show because of extremely wet conditions, the Mansfield Agricultural & Pastoral Society was upbeat about its achievements during the previous year at its annual general meeting on July 11.

John Adams, who took the chair for the election of office bearers, congratulated the committee on its efforts.

The society had “made a small loss” with the cancellation of the annual show but Mr Adams recalled when there had “been times when councillors put their own funds in” during earlier years.

Mr Adams acknowledged the “great contribution” by the president and secretary as the “lead team” and the people behind them.

The election of office bearers saw the return of the previous executive with Mrs Swaney as president, Marshall Yencken continuing as vice president, treasurer again Kerryn Gooding, and secretary Lynn Elder.

The Mansfield Campdraft Club, a sub-committee of the A&P Society, has a new president and keen campdrafter, John Mccormack, following the resignation of

Paul Sheppard in June after several years.

The committee noted Mr Sheppard’s hard work and commitment.

The 20-year service of Edwin Harris was recognised with a life membership, a tireless contributor, as was his father and grandfather to the society.

In a comprehensive report from the President, Amanda Swaney, she said running a show on water-impacted grounds “was not a risk we were prepared to take,” and the safety of all stakeholders was a priority.

Mrs Swaney said, “Thank you, valiant members, who always turn up”, and added a special mention of Bernie Anstee’s “monumental” commitment as groundsman throughout the year.

Highlights over the last 12 months included a successful floriculture show thanks to the use of the Delatite Hotel and schools’ writing competition on what should have been show day, which, as Mrs Swaney said, meant “All was not lost”.

In December 2022, the first stage of the Queen’s Jubilee Tree Planting Project, funded by the Australian Government, was commemorated with a ceremony that brought together community groups, the MAD Orchestra, shire representatives and A&P mem-

bers for a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth.

In March, the showgrounds were the venue for the highly successful Cobber Stock Dog Spectacular, attracting working dogs and their trainers from across Australia and many spectators.

This was followed by the highly competitive and successful campdraft held over three days which benefited from the newly erected shel-

ter for horses and riders adjacent to the sand arena.

Mrs Swaney said state funding made this possible with a lot of preliminary work by committee member John McCormack and his coworkers.

A grant from the Bendigo Bank enabled the doors to rebuild the doors in the Luncheon Pavilion to make it more secure.

Committee member

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Adam Mahoney and his workers were thanked for their work on this project.

She also thanked Kerryn Gooding for her expertise as treasurer and Frank Mccormack as assistant treasurer.

Mrs Swaney said, “Throughout the year, the grounds are used by the Mansfield Pony Club and the Mansfield and District Equestrian Club for rallies and competitions, and their support of the showgrounds is richly appreciated.”

Various groups have utilised the grounds, including horse trail riders accessing the rail trail and the nearby mountains, motor clubs and other organisations for camping and other activities.

The second wood auction

to be run by the A&P Society in late April proved to be an outstanding fundraiser, with more than $8000 raised thanks to the efforts of committee members and friends who rallied to collect, cut and stack trailer loads of firewood.

Nutrien Ag Solutions’ Jamie Beckingsale donated his skills as an auctioneer on the day.

A new initiative was the inaugural Tomato Festa held in the Luncheon Pavilion and supported by High Country Fresh with a donation of tomatoes to turn into passata, relish and chutney.

Mrs Swaney sees this as another way to reach out to the community and encourage the use of the facilities at the showgrounds for various events.

“The Mansfield Showgrounds are a wonderful and valuable community asset with views towards Mt Buller, and few towns in Victoria have such a wealth of space and infrastructure for the use of their residents and visitors,” she said.

Add to this the rich heritage of 133 years with the annual Mansfield Show scheduled for Saturday, November 18.

New members or renewals for 2023/24 are now available by contacting the secretary at 0429 507 649 or visiting the Mansfield A&P Society’s website.

NEW REFORMS: The Victorian Goverment will introduce new reforms to reduce bamling harm from electronic gaming machines.

Reforms to reduce gambling related harm

THE Victorian Government is to introduce sweeping new reforms to reduce gambling harm at venues with electronic gaming machines (EGMs) across the state.

Speaking on Sunday, Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Melissa Horne said an estimated 330,000 Victorians experience harm as a result of gambling each year – costing Victoria around $7 billion annually and leading to significant financial distress, mental health concerns and relationship issues.

Premier Andrews said under the reforms all EGMs in Victoria will require manda-

tory pre-commitment limits and carded play, putting the power back into the hands of patrons while also ensuring that money is tracked –stopping money laundering through gaming venues.

He said load up limits –how much money an individual can put into an EGM at a time – will be capped at $100, down from the current limit of $1000.

Premier Andrews said mandatory pre-commitment, carded play and load up limits will be introduced subject to thorough consultation with industry through an implementation working group – taking into account trials in other jurisdictions and the experience at Crown

Melbourne, which will have mandated pre-commitment and carded play on all EGMs by the end of 2023.

By mid-2024, mandatory closure periods will be enforced for all gaming machine areas in a venue, except the casino, between 4am and 10am.

The government will also make it mandatory for all new EGMs to spin at a rate of three seconds per game, slowing the pace of the game down and limiting the amount that can be lost.

Anyone affected by their own or someone else’s gambling can call Gambler’s Help 24/7 on 1800 858 858 to access confidential and free advice.

AG SOCIETY SERVICE: President Amanda Swaney who accepted another term in the role with committee member and former president, Edwin Harris, who was presented with life membership at the July annual general meeting.

The Mansfield Showgrounds are a wonderful and valuable community asset with views towards Mt Buller, and few towns in Victoria have such a wealth of space and infrastructure for the use of their residents and visitors.

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ACROSS

3 Which small animal and plant organisms float in the water (8)

7 What was a given name of the composer, Berlioz (6)

8 Name an animal of the Proboscides order (8)

9 What is any of a group of steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals (6)

10 To be too young, is to be what (5-3)

11 What is one thousandth of a kilogram (6)

14 What are sacred songs of hymns (6)

17 Which term describes the dying of tissue as from interruption to circulation (8)

18 Name a socialist society favouring the gradual spread of socialism by peaceful means (6)

19 To recover or regain, is to do what (8)

20 What are short appearance by celebrities (6)

21 To be the poorest, is to be the what (8)

DOWN

1 Which legendary monster is part man and part horse (7)

2 Name another term for the breastbone (7)

3 What is the overture to an opera (7)

4 Who are the sons of one’s sisters (7)

5 What is a physical or mental toil, especially when painful (7)

6 Which hard aromatic seeds of the fruit of an East Indian tree are used as spices (7)

11 Who made the first flight in space, Yuri ... (7)

12 What is the second given name of Sandra Bullock (7)

E-QUATIONS

Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD QUICK

13 Name a cocktail made of gin and vermouth (7)

14 Which senior pupil has the authority for maintaining order (7)

15 Montgomery is the capital of which US State (7)

16 Name the principal bullfighter (7)

Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.

WHICH WORDS

BIYWORD

Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.

CLUES:

Blood-sucking parasite (5)

Daylight saving time (3)

Headband (5)

Mottos (7)

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EASY TOWN LIVING

Quietly positioned in a family-friendly cul-desac, this neat, low-maintenance home offers the perfect opportunity for owner occupier or an ideal investment option. With land prices and building cost soaring there’s huge advantages to purchasing an existing home like this that really is in ‘as new’ condition and still under warranty.

The entire property is immaculate including a substantial 5Kw solar system to keep those power bills at bay!

Currently leased to great tenants till January 2024 at $600 per week. Solid brick home constructed 2019 on 723m2 (approx.) allotment. Norseman wood heater, 2 split systems plus ducted evaporative cooling. Open plan kitchen is complemented by a generous

walk-in pantry. Quality appliances and island bench with pendant lighting. North facing master with privacy sheer curtains and block out blinds. Generous walk-in robing and shower ensuite. 3 further generous-sized bedrooms all feature built-in robing.

Main bathroom with shower, bath, separate toilet and good sized laundry. Remote control double garage with direct internal access into the house. Well established Magnolia trees, great deck and feature stone retaining wall.

Side rear access with plenty of room to park caravan, boat or a big shed. With the property being tenanted, we look forward to seeing you at one of our scheduled open homes.

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Brighter skies ahead for market

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

LAST Friday’s quiet monthly store cattle sale at Wangaratta shouldn’t deter local producers, as drier months ahead look to turn the currently lower than average market, according to local Corcoran Parker stock agent Reiley Murtagh.

Some 400 head went under the hammer at the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange on the wet Friday morning, where the best quality cattle made $1220 per head, with 500kg Angus steers averaging $3-$3.10 per kg and high quality 250kg cattle going for an average of $3.30-$3.40 per kg.

Mr Murtagh said the downpour of rain across the region

may have forced clients to hold their cattle for later sales.

“I’d imagine there would have been a few cattle that couldn’t get out of where they were due to the weather and you will find that June and July is usually a quieter month,” he said.

“There has been a fair spread of rain everywhere at the minute which is giving people a bit more confidence and people will tend to hold at the minute.”

Australian herd levels have peaked at their highest point since 2014, which has seen the market produce lower than average prices due to the drastically increased number of cattle retained and the volume produced.

Cattle producer John Rouse was among those at Friday’s sale, with his son’s Wayne, looking to sell two of his Hereford and Angus cattle from his hobby farm in Myrtleford.

He said they needed to sell at the sale to make room for their small operation which has experienced plenty of rain over the start of winter like manty other properties and is hoping a turn in market prices is on the horizon.

“At the moment it’s bloody saturated the ground, you can’t do much with it at our place as the tractor goes knee deep in mud,” he said.

“I reckon another six weeks and the rain will go, it has to.

“It [the market] is going to go up; it’ll never go back to where it was because that’s ridiculous, who could afford to buy them?”

The annual Gordon Sinclair Memorial Weaner Sale next month is set to host to up to 4000 head of cattle on August 18.

Mr Murtagh said more weaner cattle will be up for sale as a whole from next month and expects a drastic change in market prices once the cattle start appearing from wet pastures and under the hammer.

“There’ll be people holding out for that sale in particular,” he said.

“I think you’ll see numbers start to increase from now.”

Local voices needed in national farm crime survey

THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging local farmers to have their say on the impact of farm and rural crime through the Australian Farm Crime Survey.

VFF president Emma Germano said the survey has been commissioned by the University of New England and aims to provide a comprehensive snapshot of all farm crime across Australia.

“This is the first national survey to have been undertaken in two decades and the results will provide invaluable insight into farm crime across Australia,” she said.

“Livestock theft in Victoria alone has hit a 10 year high, costing farmers a staggering $6.7 million dollars last year.

“We know farm crime is underreported, so the real figure could easily be much higher.

“Whether it be theft involving livestock, farm equipment or property damage and illegal trespass, farm crime has an enormous financial impact and can be a terrifying experience for farming families and staff, which can’t be tolerated.”

Hourigan see a positive outlook for the dairy industry.

Dairy farmers welcome steady milk prices

NEW milk prices released on July 1 have further bolstered confidence levels among local dairy farmers.

Prices have remained steady across the region at $9.20kgMS with a slight variance amongst farmers which is consistent to last year’s prices.

Dairy Australia industry analyst Eliza Redfern said a number of factors influenced the prices passed on to local farmers.

“A smaller milk pool has spurred competition amongst processors to secure milk, driving above average farmgate milk prices relatively on par with last season’s prices despite

falling global dairy export prices, which are taken into account for milk prices offered to farmers in the more southern export focused states,” Ms Redfern said.

“Because of a tighter milk pool, competition becomes secure among farmers who can shop around and choose the best processor offering the best rate.

“Every farmer will choose their own processor that meets the farmer’s needs based on the number of cows, milk produced and rates paid.

“The current milk prices remain stable across the state and more so in North East Victoria.”

Oxley Flats dairy farmer Trevor Hourigan, who runs a herd of 300 cows on 400 acres with his daughter Aime Hourigan, said the prices are good news.

“The latest announcement is welcoming news to our farm as it gives us confidence moving forward into next year,” Mr Hourigan said.

“I am very happy with the new prices with other farmers sitting at a consistent rate around $9.20kgMS.

“We supply our milk to Bega who offer a competitive rate and will continue to contract with them as a supplier.

“The current milk pool is small locally which creates a competitive market and will continue a high demand for milk on our farm and other farmers nearby.

“The milk pool is tipped to reduce because farmers cannot get staff or choose to retire without family members choosing to take over their business.

“So a small milk pool means better competition for us...the future over the next 12 months is looking very promising.

“Overall the dairy industry local to Wangaratta remains positive along with the future of our business.”

Ms Germano said the results of the survey would be used to advocate for greater resources and awareness campaigns to combat farm crime.

“It’s so important that as many Victorian farmers as possible take part in the survey to ensure issues faced by local farmers are understood,” she said.

“The results will help provide the VFF with valuable insight and data which can be used in our advocacy for greater government action in dealing with farm crime.”

More information, including the online link to complete the survey is available at https://unesurveys. au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ SV_barMN4RDkQtl0O2

CHEERY TIMES AHEAD: Corcoran Parker cattle agent Daniel Craddock brought along daughters Tara and Felicity to the monthly store cattle sale on Friday morning, as kids made the most of their last days of school holidays.

PHOTO: Bailey Zimmermann

POSITIVE OUTLOOK: Aime and Trevor

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

WHAT’S ON CALENDAR

Regular Events:

 Circle of Friends meet every second Monday at Invoke from 10:30am12:30pm. Join a group of women for morning tea, a chat and some meditation. Nominal fee to cover costs. Enquiries: Suzy Rideout: 0466 998 811

 CWA Monthly meetings: 4th Wednesday Evening or Sunday afternoon (alternating each month: March –Wed).

 CWA Craft Days: Wednesday‘s 10am and last Thursday evening of the month at 6pm.

 CWA Op shop open: most days from 10am to 2pm.

 High Country Poets meet at the Mansfield Library on the 3rd Friday of the month at 1:30 pm. Members of the public all welcome to come and listen / or share their poetic ramblings.

 JUSTICE of the Peace Services –Every Thursday, Mansfield Police Station. 10am to 1pm for witnessing and signing of documents.

 Lima South Old Time Dance: At Lima South Hall the second Sunday of each month between 1pm and 5pm. Entry $10. Music provided by The Ramblers. Please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share. All welcome. Contact: 0425868277.

 Mansfield Croquet Club – Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9am till 12 noon, Lord‘s Reserve, Cnr Victoria and Apollo Streets. Playing equipment available, $2 per session.

 Mansfield Multicultural Group –Every second Tuesday of the month at 6pm at MACE.

 Monday Mingle – Every Monday – organised by the Bonnie Doon Community Centre – chat and make new friends – new theme each week. BYO ideas for activities – all ages and abilities

 Mansfield support group for carers and people with special needs –morning coffee, third Tuesday of the month, 9.30am The Witches Brew

 Men‘s Probus meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday for monthly meetings, and then activities/ outings are held on the last Wednesday of each month – or as organised.

 Ladies Probus meets every second Monday of each month at Delatite Hotel for meetings and 4th Monday for social or as organised.

 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 in the library (rear entrance)

 U3A meetings are held on 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 10am at the Library.

July

 JULY 19 – 20: Cattleman‘s Cup – Mount Buller. Celebration of snowboarding including a Cattleman‘s inspired Rail Plaza Jam, Hip Contest and Race–Your–Mate Slalom Course.

 JULY 22: Mansfield Farmers‘ Market: 8:30am - 1pm – Carpark between the Mansfield Fire Brigade CFA and the Mansfield Hotel.

 JULY 22: Crystal Play Day: 11am - 3pm - Invoke 50 High Street. $75 including light lunch and creating your own crystal hanging. Call 0425 567 771

 JULY 22: Trivia Night: 7pm for a 7:30pm start - Merrijig Public Hall. Led by well-known trivia master, Bryan Sherritt with drinks for purchase at bar prices and raffle prizes to be won. Tickets $10 per person (tables seat up to 8 people).

 JULY 23: My Story Begins... a storytelling experience: 3 - 5:30pm - Invoke 50 High Street. The theme for July is adventure. $25 including supper via 0425 567 771

 JULY 27 – 28: Victorian University Championships – Mount Buller. The Championships race events include Giant Slalom, Super G, Skiercross and Boardercross.

 JULY 28: Sing it Once - popup choir: 6 - 8pm - Invoke 50 High Street. Led by Daryl Drayton. $5 cover charge - email invoke50high@gmail.com to book.

 JULY 30: Aequales Chamber Music Quintet: 4 – 5:30pm –Mansfield Performing Arts Centre. Performing Brahms Piano Quintet in F Minor Opus 34 and Mozart Piano Concerto No 14 in E Flat K 449 as well as presenting the New Horizons Art and Poetry Awards for students. Tickets support Rural Australians for Refugees: www. trybooking.com/1062229

August

 AUGUST 6: Victorian Interschools Cross Country Championships - Mt Buller. Both individual and relay competitions.

 AUGUST 10 - 11: Chicks who Shred - Mt Buller. Two action packed days full of fun sessions aimed at pushing your skiing further. Aimed towards intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders who are wanting to push themselves to that next level, have some fun and make some new friends.

 AUGUST 12: Buller SlopestyleMt Buller. A great opportunity to compete in the Snow Australia Athlete Pathway, providing ideal preparation for the Victorian and Australian Interschools, the Australian Junior Series, all the way through to aspiring Olympic athletes.

 AUGUST 13: Buller Big Air - Mt Buller. Show the judges a winning combination of progression, amplitude, style, control and the secret sauce that sets you apart to take home the podium and prizes.

 AUGUST 19: Buller Team Challenge - Mt Buller. A team event allowing groups of three or more skier’s and/or snowboarders representing their company, club, team or family to compete in a highly competitive but friendly environment.

 AUGUST 19: Mansfield Community Deer Forum: 10:15am - 3:30pmMansfield Showgrounds Luncheon Pavilion. BBQ lunch provided. Contact 57791593 or email landcare2@up2us.org.au for more details.

 AUGUST 26: Mansfield Farmers‘ Market: 8:30am - 1pm – Carpark between the Mansfield Fire Brigade CFA and the Mansfield Hotel.

Mansfield Farmers’ Market

Chicks who Shred

My Story

Travels and challenges for Jamiesonites

FORMER, and much loved, Howqua Inlet resident Hayden Fletcher, son of Sally and Paul Fletcher, has just returned to top class BMX racing after recovering from injuries sustained last November 2022 at the National Titles in Tasmania.

Last weekend at the Macarthur BMX facility in NSW, Hayden raced in the 3rd and 4th rounds of the Auscyling BMX National Series.

Riding in the men’s superclass, Hayden took out 2nd place in the final, after winning all heats, and quarter semi-finals.

On the Sunday Hayden again took a clean sweep and won in the final race that was decided by just 200th of a second.

It was a special win, as both his parents Sally and Paul had driven up from Jamieson to watch.

It was just what Hyden was looking for, as he is heading to Europe to contest four rounds of the UCI BMX World Cup in 10 weeks’ time.

France, Argentina and Florida are the destinations he is looking forward to performing before the International audience.

But fast forward 72 hours, and Hayden was seriously injured in a training mishap.

As of print, Hayden was still in a Brisbane Hospital recovering.

Hayden was speaking to his dad Paul on Sunday, his

words to him were: “it’s still 10 weeks away”.

Amazing fortitude, Hayden is determined to recover and ride.

His sponsors are behind him and wish him to attend, even as an ambassador.

Hayden has the wishes and support of the Jamieson and Howqua Inlet community, for a full and speedy recovery.

STEVE Garito, Jamieson

CFA 1st Lieutenant reported recently of the latest acquisition of the Jamieson CFA Brigade.

The Jamieson CFA Tanker 1 recently benefitted with the installation of two LED light bars.

The improved lighting will enhance the safety and efficiency of the crew responding to fires and incidents at night.

The upgrade was made possible by donations received from the public and also from general fundraising hard work by brigade members.

It’s a great example of how the generosity of the public, improves the equipment and safety of our local fire fighters and ultimately the wider community. Thank you to all.

THE Jamieson Courthouse Hotel has hosted a number of 4WD vehicle drivers and passengers during the ski season with many visitors stopping for refreshment and a warm log fire.

Hotel licensee Darren was expecting the weekends to be quieter, but not so.

New chef Rally is wowing the diners with his new menu and the clientele are enjoying the hotel fare.

The hotel social club members are enjoying

their Friday evening social events.

FATHER George Feliciouz has returned from his holiday and will celebrate Mass at St John the Apostle Catholic Church in Jamieson, next Sunday, July 23 at 11:00am.

We are looking forward to hearing of his travels.

All Welcome.

JAMIESON Primary school principal Hannah Madin is

happy to be back at school with her fabulous team.

There are 13 students attending Jamieson primary school, all were involved with last week’s solid Maths working week.

This week the students will be attending the final AFL coaching and training session for this year, at Merrijig primary school.

As was planned the two schools will participate in a football game at the conclusion of the AFL program.

The students have enjoyed the training program and the involvement with their school mates from Merrijig.

The students from Jamieson will travel to Merrijig on the school bus taking their lunch ready for the big game.

ON Friday the Jamieson students will recommence their skiing program on Mount Buller.

There will be six ski units this term all on Friday’s, fitting in with the ski programs already set for advanced students to participate in during the term on Mount Buller.

LOCAL resident and Jamieson Post Office proprietor Wayne Rotherham returned home to Jamieson from an amazing tour through the Australian Outback, with local resident and Diamantina Tour operator Andrew Dwyer.

Wayne rode his motorbike to Alice Springs to meet and join Andrew on tour.

He enjoyed an extraordinary and privileged introduction to Indigenous leaders and families.

He returned to Jamieson having ridden his motorbike back from Alice Springs, that in itself quite an arduous experience.

A quite unique and enjoyable experience to relate to family and friends.

GRUBS UP: Local Jamieson Post Office proprietor Wayne Rotherham enjoying the Australian Outback. He was touring and met many local indigenous people. A lovely local lady introduced Wayne to witchetty grubs - an indigenous delecasy.

ELECTRICAL

FENCING

MANSFIELD FENCING

ELECTRICIAN BILLY

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FENCING

MANSFIELD TEMPORARY FENCING

PLASTERER JEFF MAGGS

QUOTES

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FUELS AND LUBRICANTS

Mansfield District bulk suppliers of Fuels, Oils, Grease, Adblue, Fuel tanks and accessories. Most major credit cards and StarCards accepted to the 24 hour Diesel Stop, 261 Dead Horse Lane, Mansfield. admin@simpsonsfuel.com.au

PHONE 5772 1205 or MARCUS SMITH 0409 577 262

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

McCORMACK FUNERALS 1800 080 909 11 Highett Street, Mansfield Andrew Howie

Caring & Professional 24 hour service, all areas Obligation free appointments Pre-paid, pre-arranged, personalised funeral and memorial services www.mccormackfunerals.com.au

LANDSCAPING

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE Call Michael Visser on 0407 545 069

Specialising in On-site Wastewater Management

PAINTER Peter Pezzimenti Painter & Decorator Mob: 0409 313 690 Domestic & Commercial Painting Contractors peterpezzimenti67@hotmail.com FENCING 55D03134mc PLUMBER Phone: 0417 283 565 * Pensioner Discount * Gas Fitting * General Maintenance Servicing Mansfield and surrounding areas. * No Obligation FREE Quotes * Service & Repair to Hot Waters PLUMBER LICENSED Steve Taylor over 30 Years Experience HOT WATER SPECIALIST ELECTRICIAN Servicing all your electrical needs Walshy’s Wiring Craig

Assessments (LCA) Soil Classification Reports

Phone: (03) 5723 0101

Get your names in the RADIO MANSFIELD and MANSFIELD COURIER birthday book.

Win Bertalli’s birthday goodies on Radio Mansfield

99.7 FM’s “Anything Goes” Birthday Wheel

Thursdays from 2-4pm

This week’s winner is:

ANGELA POLKINGHORNE

To enter call Radio Mansfield on 5775 2333

AGISTMENT WANTED

AGISTMENT WANTED

Looking for agistment for 50 quiet Hereford cows and calves.

Ph. 0427 240 004

STEWARTS BUS SERVICE

FULL TIME BUS DRIVER

Duties include daily school runs, charter and general duties.

Medium rigid license, Driver Accreditation (DC) and Working with Children are essential. Immediate start available! Call Rodney Stewart on 0409 945 606

Or email stewartsbus@bigpond.com

Vacuum Truck Supplies

Phone: (03) 5723 0101

GARAGE SALE

Phone: (03) 5723 0101

GARAGE SALE.

5 Terry Court,

Workshop Mechanic at Buller Ski Lifts

Join our year-round team at Buller Ski Lifts Maintenance Department as our Workshop Mechanic. We are currently seeking individuals interested in a fulfilling career with us up at Mt Buller!

info@vacuumtrucks.com.au

Phone: (03) 5723 0100

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT

The land affected by the application is located at:

2 GREENVALE LANE MANSFIELD VIC 3722

The application is for a permit to:

Use and development of land for a Child Care Centre and Indoor Recreation Facility (Indoor Swimming Pool), and a reduction of Car Parking Spaces

The applicant for the permit is:

En Vogue Developments Pty Ltd

The application reference number is: P084/23.

A decision on the application will not be made before:

2 August 2023.

You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at:

The office of the Responsible Authority, Mansfield Shire Council, 33 Highett Street, Mansfield (during office hours)

Online at www.mansfield.vic.gov.au/residents/building-andplanning/public-notices

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Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority. An objection must be made to the responsible authority in writing, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected.

The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.

If you object, the responsible authority will tell you its decision.

Kirsten Alexander

Chief Executive Officer

Responsibilities:

Maintain plant, and generators in compliance with standards and obligations.

Ensure a safe environment for our valued guests and employees.

Requirements:

Valid Driver’s License. Qualified Mechanic. Working knowledge of work safe practices. Trade qualified. Ability to work independently. Hydraulic experience is advantageous.

Skills:

Adaptability to all weather conditions. Self-motivated and proactive. Keep calm under pressure.

Friendly and outgoing demeanour.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Don’t miss this chance to be our Workshop Mechanic! Apply now by contacting brett.smith@skibuller.com.au !

K&M Automotive 4x4 is the leading Emergency Roadside Assistance provider in Mansfield and surrounding areas. We provide roadside care and towing for RACV, emergency services, vehicle manufacturers and motor car clubs.

We are looking for new RACV contractors to join our team. The job will be providing emergency roadside assistance after hours and weekends, on behalf of the RACV and another programs. You will be provided with a work service vehicle / tow truck as required, work phone and tools, as well as training.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Skills & Experience: but not essential)

To apply, please send your resume to shannon@kmonsite.com.au or (03) 5775 1605.

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HOUSEKEEPER sought for home within 10km of Finding the right job for you matters to us

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To obtain the Position Description and/or to apply, visit the Employment page on our website: www.ggs.vic.edu.au/employment

JONES, Peter John.

17/1/1946 – 07/7/2023

Passed away peacefully at Northeast Health Wangaratta.

Son of Frank and Eileen (both dec).

Loved husband of Davia for 53 years.

Father of Terri and Pete, Greg and Jo, Tim and Dot.

Pa of Ruby, Jet, Grace, Hunter and Krystal. Sadly missed.

Peter’s funeral Mass was held on Tuesday July 18, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in memory of Peter to Parkinson’s Victoria online at www.fightparkinsons.org.au

A recording of Peter’s Mass is available to view at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming/

We are hiring!

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Fixed Term, Full Time

For further information visit mansfield.vic.gov.au/council/work-with-us or call 5775 8555.

Alternatively drop your CV at Council’s Municipal Office 33 Highett St, Mansfield

VTS Wants you!

Vacuum Truck Supplies wants you to work for us!

Is your wife driving you up the wall?

Do you need some pocket money for holidays? Caravan? Pokies? more Beer?

Join our team and we will get you out of the house to preserve the wife’s sanity! We will pay you money to spend on beer, your old XY ute or even a new wife!

Age is no barrier, over 50, no probs, over 60, no sweat! We value your experience!

We have long-term part-time positions available. These include very simple common sense light duty tasks, right through to machining/assembling/welding/ mechanic-ing if you have the skills.

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Give us a call on 5775 7300 or 0435 162 326 NOW!

PEGG, Walter John. “Wally.”

10/6/1939 – 13/7/2023

Gone fishing.

Loved son of Fredrick and Rita Pegg (both dec). Cherished brother of Barry (dec), Arthur and Annette.

Life companion of Pauline. Beloved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Michele, Tania and Christian and Krystal and Jason. Treasured Pop to all his grandkids.

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Burton Cattleman’s Cup starts today on Mt Buller

By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY

ALL eyes will be on Australia’s top snowboarders who have gathered this week to compete in the two-day Cattleman’s Cup event on Mt Buller. The event is set for today (Wednesday, July 19) and tomorrow (Thursday, July 20).

In 2022 Valentino Guseli took out two of the major awards in the Cattleman’s Cup – the Grand Champion Men and Hip Hero Men taking home a total prize pool of some $3500. Guseli was a stand-out at the 2023 Snow Australia Awards appearing on stage five times and being crowned Junior Athlete of the Year and then taking home the Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin Outstanding Achievement Award in snowboarding; will he compete again this week?

Proudly presented by Mt Buller and Burton Australia, the return of annual Cattleman’s Cup, with its changed format is now set as a twoday celebration of snowboarding at beautiful Mt Buller.

The new format came out of the gates last year transferring the spirit of the Mt Buller Village stair set to a new location up at the Mt Buller summit with some innovative and inclusive elements that invite all riders of all abilities to get in on the action.

The two-day shred-fest includes a Cattleman’s inspired Rail Plaza Jam, Hip Contest and Race-Your-Mate Slalom Course with $12,000 in prize money waiting for the taking.

Riders can test ride the latest Burton boards and bindings at a free Burton Demo, and Pirate Life Brewing ensure the daily Après sessions at Spurs Smokehouse are super refreshing with plenty of Frontside Ale and DJ’s to keep the afternoons fizzy.

Day one of the competition will see the ‘Jam format Hip Session’ on a specially built hip feature curated by the Mt Buller Parks team.

A prize of $1500 will be awarded to one male and one female ‘Hip Ruler’, with spot prizes for riders giving the hip their best shot.

For those who prefer to keep their board on the snow, the day will also feature a Race-Your-Mate Slalom Course, with prizes for those who beat their buddy in a head-tohead dual.

Burton is also lining up the latest range of boards and bindings at the Burton Demo Tent, free for all riders.

Day Two of the comp is an allinclusive Rail Jam on a unique, Cattleman’s inspired plaza feature. One male and one female rider will take home $1500 each, as well as spot prizes for riders giving it their all.

The Race-Your-Mate course will

Tight games for Mansfield soccer

SOCCER

By CHRIS NEALON

MANSFIELD Soccer Club hosted Alexandra Soccer Club on Sunday at College Park.

Alexandra had three teams come to play across different age groups to finish off their season for the year.

SPORT

Mansfield bowls gears up for new season

BOWLS

THE Mansfield Bowls Club is slowly beginning to ease into the upcoming season with bowlers playing and practicing ever chance they get while the weather is good.

Tuesday’s social bowls saw 16 bowlers enjoying the sun with the winners on the day being Elaine Peterson, Noel Jackson and Renee Prosser with 2 wins and 35pts from Nikko, Ian Morley and Mick Hoban with 2 wins 31pts.

be open to all riders, with prizes for the fastest mate, and demo tent open for free test riding.

Everyone is invited to back up for a second Cattleman’s Cup Après presented by Pirate Life Brewing, where both the Rail Ruler awards and overall Cattleman’s Cup Champions are announced.

The overall male and female champions will take home $2000 each.

The Cattleman’s Cup is proudly presented by Burton Snowboards, Mt Buller and Pirate Life Brewing. Prize Categories for 2023:

 Cattleman’s Cup Winner –Male – $2000

 Cattleman’s Cup Winner –Female – $2000

 Cattleman’s Cup Hip Ruler –Male $1500

 Cattleman’s Cup Hip Ruler –Female $1500

 Cattleman’s Cup Rail Jam Ruler

– Male $1500

 Cattleman’s Cup Rail Jam Ruler

– Female $1500

 Cattleman’s Cup New Talent Award – Male $1000

 Cattleman’s Cup New Talent Award – Female $1000

Friday saw a great field of 20 players toning their skills for the upcoming season with the winners on the day being John Foots, Lyn Holland and Anne Wileman with 2 wins 32pts from Elaine Peterson, Noel Jackson and Michelle Mios with 1-win 23pts.

Sunday saw the dedicated indoor bowlers rolling up with so much fun and frivolity with 8 bowlers playing pairs with four bowls each which made for a very competitive afternoon.

After three games and another fantastic afternoon tea, the winners on the day were Noel Jackson and Anne Wileman with 3 wins 45pts from Lyn Foots and Graham Walton with 2 wins 34pts.

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”

Eleven NEBB junior teams compete in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) - the highest level junior competition in Victoria.

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.

It was a great competition followed with tightly played ga mes giving wins to both Mansfield and Alexandra and in classic soccer fashion, a final minute draw as well.

Four weeks are left with a round robin competition wrapping up Mansfield’s season.

ROUND RESULTS:

U14 Boys 1 59 def Korumburra 1 33

(Top Scorers: Keoni Anderson 16, Sam Lupo 12, Connah Hart 10)

U14 Boys 2 46 def Westgate 3 35

(Top Scorers: Brock Buckland 26, Michael Moylan 5, Blake Manning 5)

U14 Girls 1 32 def by Korumburra 1 38

(Top Scorers: Ella Mercieca 19, Minnie Humphry 6, Layla Graham 4)

U14 Girls 2 30 drew Wallan 30

(Top Scorers: Maria Hanley 12, Kaity Ford 4, Paige Ely 3)

U16 Boys 1 39 def Nunawading 2 36

(Top Scorers: Blake Newton 9, Dashiell Smith 7, Cooper Clark 6)

U16 Boys 2 49 def Darebin 1 38

(Top Scorers: Sam Kain 13, Mateo Hanley 10, Lenny Lonergan 7)

U16 Girls 1 48 def by McKinnon 1 57

(Top Scorers: Molly Moylan 15, Lily-Anne McClure 11, Mekenzie Wood 7)

U16 Girls 2 32 def Darebin 1 19

(Top Scorers: Sophia Kotzur 7, Amelia Frazer 6, Scarlett Mullavey 5)

U18 Boys 1 70 def Eltham 1 49

(Top Scorers: Lochie Harvey 15, Frank Oguche 13, Jobe Shanahan 12)

U18 Boys 2 54 def by Melton 1 56

(Top Scorers: Cam Cooper 17, Nic Watson 11, Jac Green 9)

U18 Girls 40 def by Dandenong 2 56

(Top Scorers: Holly Humphry 10, Jess Freeman 9, Niamh Moylan 8)

YLM 50 def by Albury/Wodonga 103

(Top Scorers: Jesse King 14, Dylan Hoare 10, Isaac Plummer 8)

The bowls club opening this year will be on September 17 and I hope all our bowlers will be gearing up for the coming season by playing our social bowls and our indoor bowls to tone your skills.

You will all need to come back to reality after your journeys to the warmer climate.

U16 BOYS 2 TEAM: BACK ROW: Aiden Button, Josh Vearing Sam Kain, Lenny Lonergan, Aaron Hamill, Riley Robinson, Brayden Lincoln, Ian Pople (Coach). FRONT ROW: Sam Gebauer (Assistant Coach), Seth Graham, Mateo Hanley, Jackson Walker, Harry Pople, Ethan Pigdon.

CHAMP OF CHAMPS: Valentino Guseli took out two of the major prizes at the 2022 Cattleman’s Cup.

PERFECT CONDITIONS: There were plenty of tight games at College Park on the weekend as Mansfield faced up against Alexandra.

Strong game leads to success

W&DJFL

By NICK DUNN

ON Saturday we headed to Milawa to take on the Wangaratta Tigers in a curtain raiser to the Milawa vs Tarrawingee match.

The Tigers sat a game behind us on the ladder and had claimed a couple of big scalps earlier in the year. Having not faced up to them until this point, we knew we were going to have to be at our best to get the points.

The signs were great from the start, with our ability to control territory and play

the game in our forward half.

The way our team is structuring themselves, and organising themselves on the ground, is showing the growth and maturity of them all as footballers and is really good to see.

From the start they were really well set up behind the ball, which lead to real difficulties in the Tigers being able to get the ball out of their defensive end and move it with any efficiency.

That being said, we didn’t convert that dominance in the first quarter onto the scoreboard and went into

the first break down by a point.

We re-enforced to the guys that the way they were playing their footy - with the pressure they were bringing at the contest and the way they were out numbering the opposition at the contests, leading to repeat entries into our forward line - was exactly what we required, and the weight of numbers over the day would start to see the scoreboard tip more and more in their favour.

From then on it did.

We were able to restrict their ability to score while opening our forward line

enough to allow Big Xav to go to work in there, while a positional tweak for Josh Taylor saw him bob up for a couple.

The midfielders were spectacular, particularly at stoppages and centre bounces.

Having Funky down at training to tweak them up again was invaluable, so thanks again for that.

Sam and Andy continued their outstanding years, while pushing Dunny back into the centre saw him hit top form again.

The ever-reliable back line was unreal, with the half backs, structured up and or-

ganised by Gupps, providing rock solid defence, and the run and carry of Hosko and Felix setting up multiple scoring opportunities.

Benny Baklis was, and is every week, everything you would want in a key position backman.

The support he had around him in Noah and H, with Tommy Day rolling through there playing his best game of the year, meant not only did they stop the bulk of entries that went in there, but were able to turn them into attacking plays of our own.

Mansfield Eagles Yellow

Junior footy back with a bang

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

By MICHAEL BRETHERTON

LAST Saturday saw the return of junior football post the mid semester break.

The kids were eager to get amongst on what was a cool but sunny morning.

The Lords ground hosted the under 10s and, with numbers down, two combined sides of the Hawks and Eagles took to the heavy ground.

For the Hawks, Morgan Kent had a great day out and was joined by usual suspect in Noah Heasyman, who used his skill and pace to be involved many passages of play.

Hunter Day was also instrumental, taking some strong marks and hitting targets.

For the Eagles it was a Travis Langlands was a standout having his best game for the year; his willingness to hit packs and do the hard work payed dividends

in what was an excellent team effort.

Both teams did an excellent job in the conditions and should be commended for the willingness to adapt to new teams and elements without breaking stride.

Unfortunately the under 12s couldn’t travel to Bonnie Doon due to ground conditions but were fortunate that Tatura didn’t have an under 18’s side which meant they got the privilege to play on the Mansfield main oval.

After an inspiring talk from next year’s new senior coach Jack Hutchins the Blues were ready to play.

Mac Watson was again bullish in the middle as were half back flankers Zac Borg, Dean Mercieca and Oscar Pigdon.

Levi Stevenson was lively on the wing and Jack Forest continues to improve his game.

Archie Van Clute was giving the blues first use in the ruck along with Harry Buscombe.

Billy Turner, Digby Barber,

Paige Gridley, Tommy Dowel and Angus Parsons came into the game and provided good targets up forward.

The Blues had a purple patch in the third quarter which resulted in some classy goals from Billy, Oscar and Levi through sheer work rate and second and third efforts which saw teammate’s apply the same approach to their own game.

For the Eagles it was a good team effort across the board, Henry Chandler took some nice marks in defence to start the day off for the mighty Eagles.

Reeve Purday continues to dominate and played a fine game topped off with three goals.

Edie Gardner was in everything all day and is a very important part of the team and her tackle game was brilliant.

Cooper Martin and Jay Kynnersley also continued on with their good recent form in what was a great day for the kids in front of a

team game also, led by Jake Hoskin in defence who repelled attacks time and time again, his booming boot and ability to run in straight lines continues to be an asset for the team.

Mitch Howe had another impressive day in the ruck while Lachlan Roberts was a live wire up forward taking some great marks.

Ben Bruce was again busy and Tyson Parks battled hard all day to win the contested ball.

Jack Clydesdale and Crosby Bretherton were also strong contributors linking up well together on several occasions.

Many thanks to the Mansfield Senior Football Club, Chad Owens and all the players for inviting the junior players in and making them feel an important part of the club.

Thanks again to all the volunteers who make junior footy possible.

7.10 (52) defeated the Wangaratta Tigers JFC 2.8 (20). The guys managed the conditions on the heavy track at Milawa really well. We roll out against them again at home this weekend, looking forward to seeing what we can produce.

Captains’ Choice Award: Noah Langlands (Mansfield FNC), Harry Theodosi (O’Malleys Pizza)

Coaches Award: Thomas Day (Adrian Caminos Paint and Create)

Best: Friday, Kain, Smith, Dunn, Turner, Taylor

Goals: Maroney 3, Taylor 2, Christopher, Turner.

Bonnie

Doon smashes Goorambat

■ From back page

“Keeping up our normal standard of play can be challenging when playing against a side that is well below you on the ladder.

“The mindset can be a little complacent

“I don’t think the team were complacent but that is always a challenge.”

Beyond the game, Ken is looking towards tougher opponents and the potential of finals.

“We’re really looking to try and solidify the way we want to play,” he said.

“We still had quite a few boys out so we know there is still a bit left in the tank.”

Best: Morgan Evans, Joel Sanford, Zak Bailey, Beau Smith, Luke Murray, Sean Campitelli.

Goals: Luke Murray 4, Joel Sanford 4, Al Bennett 3, Zak Bailey, Sean Campitelli.

The Reserves side had an even better game, not letting a single point past their defence.

The Bonnie Doon Reserves 32.20 (212) defeated Goorambat 0.0 (0).

The final score has taken the second highest win spot in this year’s Ovens and King reserves competition, only beaten by the round six match between North Wangaratta and Tarrawingee 2452.

Best: Jack Kirley, Felix Johnson, Lachlan Pinder, Sam Gunson, Ben Hedin, James Trellu-Coker.

Goals: Felix Johnson 8, Jack Kirley 5, Ben Hedin 4, Lachlan Pinder 4, Michael Miller 2, Jed Murray 2, Sam Gunson, Ben Kelleher, Isaac Murray, Patrick Revell, James Trellu-Coker.

ALL EARS: Junior players recieved a warm speech for incoming senior coach Jack Hutchins. PHOTOS: Michael Bretherton

IN THE AIR: Luke James (pictured) goes for the ball between two Goorambat players.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

GUARD OF HONOUR: The junior footy players gave high fives to the Mansfield Reserves as they took to the field.

MATCH REVIEWS

Bonnie Doon shows strong against Goorambat

O&KFNL NETBALL

UNDER 15S

By CHARLI PURCELL

Bonnie Doon 41

def Goorambat 19

Best on court - sponsored by McCormack Mountain Valley Trail Rides: Maya Rhodes Coaches Award - sponsored by David Walsh Gas: Charli Purcell

ON Saturday the under 15s played a game against Goorambat in North Wangaratta. We started off with a good lead in the first quarter which continued throughout all four.

Our defence was strong with Bella Neale, Gemma Revell, Tayla Maher, and Sadie Brakels intercepting passes and smoothly working it down back into the attack end.

Our attack side Maya Rhodes, and Amy Cash fed the ball beautifully into our goalers, Tilly Thornton, Charli Purcell and Keira Thornton who all shot at great percentage rate.

The final score was Bonnie Doon 41 defeating Goorambat 19.

UNDER 17S

By GRACE TIMMERS

Bonnie Doon 49

def Goorambat 48

Best on court - sponsored by McCormack Mountain Valley Trail Rides: Charlotte Atherton

Coaches Award - sponsored by Mansfield Holiday Letting: Grace Timmers

IT was a sunny start to the u17s game against Goorambat.

With Bonnie Doon losing the first quarter by three points, everyone knew they had to step up their game.

With Charlotte Atherton in GK, Emmeline Evans in GD and Grace Timmers in WD, the defenders fought hard to get a turn over.

Having Cobie McCormack in GS and Stella Brakels in GA with excellent teamwork in the ring they got us the goals we needed.

Chloe Cash in WA and Demi Murray in C worked hard to get the ball to where it needed to be.

By the end of the second quarter Bonnie Doon was down by two points with the score being 25-27. With Maddie Maher stepping up into WD and Casey Hearman in WA they smashed it on court and the scores got to 37-39 Goorambat’s way.

In the last quarter Bonnie Doon was determined to win.

Having all of the girls screaming with determination everyone got

up and about and it was all worth it.

All of the girls played very well and ended up winning the game by one point with a score of 49-48.

B RESERVE

By MICHELLE TANNER

Bonnie Doon 70 def Goorambat 19

Best on court: Michelle Tanner (sponsored by Bonnie Doon Pub) and Narelle Seymour (sponsored by Alpine at Home)

THE Bombers came out of the blocks firing on all cylinders and held a nine-goal lead at quarter time with Michelle Tanner and Chrissy Blunt working themselves into the game by converting the defenders gains into goals with relative ease.

All combinations in defence this week worked well and didn’t skip a beat with Files, Turner, Seymour and Cooksey making an impact in the game with tight one on one defence and strong teamwork.

The ebbs and flows through the third quarter made possession difficult however with patience being the key message the ressies were able to regroup and made their last quarter

OVENS AND KING SENIORS LADDER

the best of the day winning it 17-2.

Our attacking end continued to work all day on their new found confidence and it is pleasing to see Ace and Madi making some great connections.

Player of the day went to “NeverSayDie Narelle” who used all the tools in her bag this week to show she’s not to underestimated and was the catalyst in defence with the most tips and intercepts this week.

Off to Benalla next week for what we hope will be a tough contest against one of the other top four teams.

B GRADE

By TARA MURRAY

Bonnie Doon 52 def Goorambat 29

Best on Court - sponsored by Shell Bonnie Doon: Casey Thompson Coaches Award - sponsored by Bonnie Doon Pub: Tara Murray

Players Player: Jo Sheridan

IT was a slow start for the girls but it didn’t get in the way of a great win.

Jo was able to direct and move off and on her player very well.

Jess A timed her drives into the ring and shot accurately.

What we have been

working on at training Tara was able to follow through and demonstrate it.

Jess H was able to show direction and leadership over the court.

Steph is always able to do what is required of her and her agility is a real asset in the team.

Casey and Cass were able to read the play and intercept the ball they also were able to keep the shooters from scoring.

Meagan came on at half time and consistently always shows what she is capable of.

Bring on Benalla next week.

A GRADE

By SHANNON CAMERON

Bonnie Doon 55 def Goorambat 40

Best on Court - sponsored by Foodworks Mansfield: Anna Manning Coaches Award - sponsored by Bonnie Doon Pub: Shannon Cameron

Fan Favourite: Anna Manning

BONNIE Doon were hosting Goorambat this weekend at North Wangaratta and the A Graders were excited for another game coming off a very good performance last week.

SCOREBOARD

We came out a bit slow and lost.

We were luckily able to keep the lead and stay in front taking some good possession and intercepts to get back balls we lost.

At half time we had a good pep talk and fired up again and came out stronger and in control.

Portia’s height gave her a good advantage on her defender and helped the attackers make the pass in easy.

Steph and Tahlia worked together on the centre pass to move the ball into the attack end passing it around and using their resets.

Jess came on for the second quarter to help us settle the ball and relax.

Mia worked in the centre non-stop, running the whole court converting it from defence to attack and into the ring.

Shannon and Erin worked off the line doing both floating and one on one defence to try and get some intercepts and put doubt in their oppositions mind.

Anna did a great job defending in the ring with a good three feet hands over and taking some strong rebounds.

We were happy walking off the court with a win and knowing we improved over the four quarters.

RESERVES RESULTS

Bonnie Doon .........32.20.212 Goorambat ..................0.0.0

GOALS: BONNIE DOON: Luke Murray 4, Joel Sanford 4, Al Bennett 3, Zak Bailey 1, Sean Campitelli 1. GOORAMBAT: Aaron Blackburn 1, Jamie Dunne 1, Shaun Lemmer 1, Rick Walker 1. BEST: BONNIE DOON: Morgan Evans, Joel Sanford, Zak Bailey, Beau Smith, Luke Murray, Sean Campitelli. GOORAMBAT: Jamie Dunne, Bradley Simmons, Jim Taylor, Darcy Edgar, Ryan Burns, Private player. MOYHU

KING VALLEY

GOALS: MOYHU: Harrison Grant 3, Jared Lea 3, Fraser Landgren 2, Darby West 2, Tom Bannon 1, Jacob Beattie 1, Caleb Bell 1, Josh Coonan 1, Bailey Zimmermann 1. KING VALLEY: Beau Wheeler 3, Charlie Arthur 1, Anthony Ciancio 1, Charlie Davies 1, William Davies 1. BEST: MOYHU: Jett Roberts, Charlie West, Dylan Carmody, Matthew Thrum, Liam Cook, Harrison Grant. KING VALLEY: Beau Wheeler, Vincent Star, Ryan Wait, Brett Sessions, Hayden Sims, Tim Roman.

BRIGHT 5.3 10.8 14.11 21.13.139

BENALLA ALL BLACKS 1.0 2.1 3.1 3.1.19

NETBALL SCORES

A GRADE:

Bonnie Doon 55 def by Goorambat 40; Bright 48 def Benalla All Blacks 44;

Tarrawingee 38 def by Milawa 59

B GRADE:

Bonnie Doon 52 def Goorambat 29;

Bright 28 def by Benalla All Blacks 75;

Tarrawingee 22 def by Milawa 73

B RESERVE:

Bonnie Doon 70 def Goorambat 19;

Bright 54 def Benalla All Blacks 46;

Tarrawingee 34 def by Milawa 48

C GRADE:

Bonnie Doon 49 def Goorambat 48;

Bright 37 def Benalla All Blacks 30;

Tarrawingee 69 def Milawa 23

UNDER 15s:

Bonnie Doon 41 def Goorambat 19

Bright 22 def by Benalla All Blacks 23;

Tarrawingee 22 def Milawa 5 No

ROUND 16

SATURDAY, JULY 22

KING VALLEY vs GOORAMBAT

BENALLA ALL BLACKS vs BONNIE DOON

MOYHU vs BRIGHT

TARRAWINGEE vs NORTH WANGARATTA

WHOROULY vs MILAWA

GRETA - BYE

GOALS: BRIGHT: Samuel Dalbosco 6, Cooper Thomason 5, Patrick Bren 3, Harry Jamieson 2, Kieren Jamieson 2, Nick Howell 1, Tex McIntosh 1, Callum Smith 1. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Cody Crawford 1, Tom Levy 1, Jake Whitmore 1. BEST: BRIGHT: Samuel Dalbosco, Daniel Sgambelloni, Riley Bacon, Patrick Bren, Reuben Jamieson, Dylan Bursill. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Jesse Walker, Damian Broughton, Kyle Collisson, Cody Crawford, Tom Levy, Ryan Nedeljkovic.

MILAWA 9.4 18.8 24.14 34.20.224

TARRAWINGEE 0.0 0.3 1.3 2.3.15

GOALS: MILAWA: Steven Williamson 9, Sebastian De Napoli 7, Harry Allan 5, Ben Clarke 2, Jack Stevenson 2, Luke Toohey 2, Zachary Wallace 2, Aiden Bihun 1, Daniel Bihun 1, Callum Honey 1, Raymond Ussher 1, Jarryd Wallace 1. TARRAWINGEE: Sam Piper 1, Matt Seymour

1. BEST: MILAWA: Harry Allan, Steven Williamson, Josh Owen, Daniel Bihun, Matthew Walsh, Xavier Ham. TARRAWINGEE: Hugh Amery, Jarrod Everitt, Sam Piper, Seth Coonan, Thomas Salmon, Reiley Murtagh.

GRETA 5.1 8.4 12.7 16.10.106

NORTH WANGARATTA 1.2 1.5 4.7 5.8.38

GOALS: GRETA: Daniel Cassidy 5, Tyler Arrowsmith 4, Lachie Kennett 2, James McClounan 2, Brenton Newbold 2, Cameron Newbold 1. NORTH WANGARATTA: Tyler Nanson 2, Jamie Berry 1, Baxter Lane-Gee 1, Taylor O’Brien 1. BEST: GRETA: James McClounan, Tyler Arrowsmith, Lachie Kennett, Thomas Rosser, Jarrod Morham, Joshua Bell. NORTH WANGARATTA: Jay Barker, Taylor Obrien, Timothy Wilson, Adam Enever, Ben Schulz-

BEST: BONNIE DOON: Jack Kirley, Felix Johnson, Lachlan Pinder, Sam Gunson, Ben Hedin, James Trellu-Coker. GOORAMBAT: Peter Cochrane, Dallas Spencer, Todd Wapling, Daniel Hiller, Josh Heylbut, Daniel J Lemmer. Moyhu..................15.16.106 King Valley ................1.4.10

BEST: MOYHU: Kiangkai Douangphosay, Harry Verdon, Leroy Dowling, Anthony Welsh, Cameron Paterson, Logan Reynolds. KING VALLEY: Joel Burchall, David Lang, Stuart Smith, Beau Dickson, Josh Brown, Simon Patterson. Bright .......................2.8.20

Benalla All Blacks ......3.11.29

BEST: BRIGHT: Brodie Brain, Jesse Bilkey, Sam Buckley, Thomas Gray, Paul Harrison, will Redden. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: John Hughes, Jamie Grimes, Sean Hartnett, Joshua Kotvas, Eoin Fitzgerald. Milawa .................23.16.154

Tarrawingee ..............3.4.22

BEST: MILAWA: Tim Leslie, Zachary Wallace, Michael Walker, eden white, Lucas Webb, Jayden Whitehouse. TARRAWINGEE: Jock Correll, Deacon Cleal, Angus McClen, Benjamin Nolan, Benjamin Hogan, Harry Gorman. Greta .....................10.11.71 North Wangaratta ......4.2.26

BEST: GRETA: James Sutton, Charlie Hernandez, Tom Webster, stuart mccauley, Jesse Collier, Acadian Vearing. NORTH WANGARATTA: Ridge Lepenik, Joshua Ismale, Blake Marlborough, Rhory Day, Brandon Bowen, Luke Kuschert.

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

Dahlenburg, Tyler Schulze.

Eagles to help Terry sock it to cancer

THE Mansfield Eagles will again step out in brightly coloured socks this Saturday in support of the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund.

The Round 14 clash against long-time rivals Benalla, will see players take part in Terry Socks it to Cancer for a second consecutive year.

Mansfield senior footballers and A grade netball-

ers will wear bright yellow socks, while the Saints will be in pink socks to reflect the colours of the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund.

The fundraiser has been inspired by former Benalla star, Terry Greaves, who is receiving treatment for metastatic melanoma.

It also incorporates the Terry Greaves Perpetual

Shield, which was last year taken home by the Eagles in a convincing win against the Saints.

Mr Greaves is widely known in North East Victoria for his football career which included Goorambat, All Blacks, Violet Town, Moyhu and North Wangaratta.

Eagles players and supporters are urged to dig deep to support regional cancer

centre which is not only helping Mr Greaves, but other families in the region impacted by cancer as well.

Terry Socks it to Cancer was held for the first time last year and saw almost 40 football and netball clubs as well as umpires help raise more than $31,378.

Mr Greaves, who is undergoing treatment at the cancer centre for metastatic

melanoma, hoped to see similar success this year for new facilities and services to help local cancer patients.

“It’s so important to be able to access cancer treatment and support right here in our region,” he said.

“We all need to get behind the cancer centre so that it can help more people in the future.”

All money raised stays lo-

cal to help fund new equipment, staff training and development, research and wellness programs at the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre.

The next Terry Socks it to Cancer round will be held by the Tallangatta District league on August 5 and then Ovens and King on August 19.

To make an online donation, visit bit.ly/terrysocks

Mansfield shows prowess against Tatura

■ From back page

“We are working hard on our ball use at the moment and making sure we defend the ground a little bit faster.

“We know where we want to get to but we are not there yet and we are still working towards getting there.”

The Eagles were able to pull through and maintain their lead, bringing a much-needed win home.

“It was good to get a win,” Coach Chad said.

Mansfield 11.15 (81) defeated Tatura 6.12 (48).

Coach Chad was pleased with many of the performances of the Mansfield players.

Harry Mahoney played a really great game as well as Sam Lynch on the wing who did a lot of two-way running which really help us.

“Frazer Dale kicked the ball inside the 50 really well and Jayden Howes’ attack on the ball was really good.

“We had a lot of players like Lachie Christopher who was constantly putting his head over the footy which was great to see.”

Best: Tom McDonagh, Dirk Koenen, Frazer Dale, Sam Lynch, Ben Christopher

who were dominant in the first quarter.

The Eagles were joined by some of their under 18s counterparts and managed to find a good rhythm in the second, creating a healthy lead going into the second half. Despite a successful push by the opposition in the second half, Mansfield snuck in enough goals to remain ahead.

Mansfield Reserves 8.10 (58) defeated the Tatura Reserves 8.5 (53).

INTERFERENCE: Mansfield’s Ben Christopher

goes to

“I thought Tom McDonagh in the ruck did a really good job as well as Brett Mahoney’s running,” he said.

GOULBURN VALLEY SENIORS LADDER

Goals: Cameron Arnold 3, Ben Christopher 3, Nathan Buchanan 2, Jayden Howes, Harry Mahoney, Sam Thomson

The reserves side won in a much closer match against the visitors,

NETBALL SCORES

A Grade

Shepp Swans 35 def by Mooroopna 50

Shepp United 40 def by Euroa 69

Seymour 81 def Benalla 20

Echuca 62 def Kyabram 25

Rochester 77 def Shepparton 71

Mansfield 23 def by Tatura 67 B Grade

Shepp Swans 51 def Mooroopna 35

Shepp United 31 def by Euroa 38

Seymour 72 def Benalla 21

Echuca 52 def Kyabram 33

Rochester 51 drew with Shepparton 51

Mansfield 27 def by Tatura 55 B Reserve

Shepp Swans 31 def by Mooroopna 41

Shepp United 39 def by Euroa 40

Seymour 55 def Benalla 33

Echuca 40 def Kyabram 27

Mansfield 46 def Tatura 44

Rochester 34 def by Shepparton 37 17 & Under

Shepp Swans 38 def by Mooroopna 59

Shepp United 63 def Euroa 18

Seymour 35 def by Benalla 38

Echuca 39 def by Kyabram 55

Mansfield 48 def Tatura 34

Rochester 39 def by Shepparton 70 15 & Under

Shepp Swans 25 def by Mooroopna 30

Shepp United 41 def Euroa 24

Echuca 21 def by Shepparton 41

Mansfield 35 def Tatura 25

ROUND 14

SATURDAY, JULY 22

Benalla v Mansfield

Shepparton v Kyabram

Euroa v Seymour

Mooroopna v United Swans v Echuca

Tatura v Rochester

Best: Dylan Lowry, Benjamin Reardon, Angus Bolitho, Andrew Thomson, Jacob Howes

Goals: Jacob Howes 4, Archie Storer 3, Jack Christopher

The Tatura under 18 side forfeited their game against the Eagles.

SENIORS SCOREBOARD

SHEPP UNITED 2.1 4.3 6.4 7.7.49

EUROA 3.4 8.9 13.15 21.19.145

GOALS: SHEPPARTON UNITED: Jayden Magro 4, Sheldon Bogdan 1, Robbie Mifka 1, Liam Serra 1. EUROA: Adam Giobbi 5, Jett Trotter 5, Cohen Paul 3, Lachlan Hill 2, Nathan Stewart 2, Will Creevey 1, Jacob Gleeson 1, Zac Gleeson 1, Ryan Pendlebury 1. BEST: SHEPPARTON UNITED: Liam Serra, Declan Newbound, Fergus Pinnuck, Jayden Magro, Sheldon Bogdan. EUROA: Andrew Smith, Will Hayes, Max Gleeson, Adam Giobbi, Jett Trotter.

SEYMOUR 6.0 10.4 14.8 20.11.131

BENALLA 4.3 5.3 5.5 11.9.75

GOALS: SEYMOUR: Michael Hartley 9, Joshua Alford 1, Lucas Cannizzo 1, Nicholas Davey 1, Thomas Davey 1, Nathan Fowler 1, Huw Jones 1, Tayte Lewis 1, Jack Murphy 1, Tom O’Sullivan 1, Rory Scopel 1, Lachlan Waite 1. BENALLA: Fintan Brazil 2, Tom Bennett 1, Toby Feehan 1, Wade King 1, Nick Mellington 1, Tom O’Brien 1, Blake Uebergang 1, Christopher Welsh 1. BEST: SEYMOUR: Michael Hartley, Riley Mason, Rory Scopel, Ben Cooney, Jack O’Sullivan. BENALLA: Christopher Welsh, Samuel Harris, Fintan Brazil, Wade King, Will ODonoghue.

MANSFIELD 1.4 5.6 7.11 11.15.81

TATURA 1.2 1.5 5.7 6.12.48

GOALS: MANSFIELD: Cameron Arnold 3, Ben Christopher 3, Nathan Buchanan 2, Jayden Howes 1, Harry Mahoney 1, Sam Thomson 1. TATURA: Jacob Chessells 2, Mitchell Elliott 2, James Bennett 1, Ethan Penrith 1, Comanche Walls 1. BEST: MANSFIELD: Tom McDonagh, Dirk Koenen, Frazer Dale, Sam Lynch, Ben Christopher. TATURA: Harley McCarthy, Comanche Walls, Jacob Chessells, Mitchell Elliott, Sean McAllister.

ROCHESTER 2.2 4.6 4.6 9.9.63

SHEPPARTON 2.0 6.3 6.3 9.8.62

GOALS: ROCHESTER : Joseph Atley 3, Dylan Cuttriss 2, Sean Williams 2, Seamus Henderson 1, Bailey Wileman 1. SHEPPARTON: Tyron Baden 3, Anthony Andronaco 2, Ned Byrne 1, Tyler Larkin 1, Zaydan Leocata 1, Jacob Watts 1. BEST: ROCHESTER: Joseph Atley, Hamish Hooppell, Mitch Cricelli, Matt Kellett, Nathan McCarty. SHEPPARTON: Tyron Baden, Jonty Wardle, Xavier Stevenson, Jacob Watts, Anthony Andronaco.

GOALS: SHEPPARTON SWANS: James Auld 2, Zac Banch 2, Lachlan Mcmahon 2, Nathan Rachele

2, Zac Clohesy 1, Lucas Rachele 1. MOOROOPNA: Christopher Nield 5, Ben Hicks 3, Nathan Basile 2, Darcy Russell 2, Liam Betson 1, Jed Woods 1. BEST: SHEPPARTON SWANS: Zac Banch, Tom Preece, Joeve Cooper, Nathan Hrovat, Isaiah Jones. MOOROOPNA: Daniel Johnston, Coby James, Ben Hicks, Dom Gugliotti, Bryce Rutherford.

ECHUCA 3.1 6.4 10.8 15.10.100

KYABRAM 3.4 6.9 8.9 9.9.63

GOALS: ECHUCA: Jack Evans 2, Will Monahan 2, Callum Parsons 2, Samuel Reid 2, Liam Tenace 2, Jack Mchale 1, Kane Morris 1, Riley Smith 1, Jackson Stewart 1, Cameron Valentine 1. KYABRAM: Kyle Mueller 4, Will Golds 2, Thomas Holman 1, Liam Ogden 1, Reuben Rode 1. BEST: ECHUCA: Jack Evans, Jack Mchale, Samuel Reid, Jackson Stewart, Andrew Walker. KYABRAM: Liam Ogden, Kyle Mueller, Will Golds, Zachary Norris, Toby Wooller.

RESERVES RESULTS

Mansfield 8.10.58 defeated Tatura 8 5 53

BEST: MANSFIELD: Dylan Lowry, Benjamin Reardon, Angus Bolitho, Andrew Thomson, Jacob Howes. TATURA: Brayden Hall, Chaz Sargeant, Xavier Hutchison, Nicholas Watt, Kade Gall. GOALS: MANSFIELD: Jacob Howes 4, Archie Storer 3, Jack Christopher 1..

Blake Armstrong 3, Chaz Sargeant 3, Brayden Hall 1, Luke Jones 1.

RESULTS

Mansfield v Tatura (forfeit)

(pictured)

take the ball from his Tatura opponent.

PHOTO: Paul Martin

MATCH REVIEWS

Mansfield’s juniors hold strong

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UNDER 15S

By ESHER

BERRY

Mansfield 35 def Tatura 24

Best on Court - sponsored by MFNC: Eva Clydesdale

Coaches Award - sponsored by Subway: Esher Berry

ON Saturday the girls came out with a ripper win taking down Tatura by 10 goals.

In defence, Eva Clydesdale and Jasper Robbinson kept their defensive pressure going throughout all four quarters making it very hard for the opposition to score

In WA, Emma Edwards kept her WA out of the game as much as possible also with many turnovers.

Ava Mahoney and Jacoba

Tanner were swapping in the Centre had strong drives, consistently giving our shooters options on the goal circle.

Sienna Kynnersley and Annie Thomsens movement in the goal circle made it challenging for the opposition to keep up, and many thanks to Maddie Clark and Kiara Brackmen who we also had shooting for us on the day.

UNDER 17S

By EMMA WITKISS

Mansfield 48 def

Tatura 43

Mansfield 48 def Tatura 34

Best on Court - sponsored by Café 41: Mia Ciarma

Coaches Award - sponsored by O’Malleys Pizza: Emma Witkiss

THIS week the under 17 girls were roaring and ready

to go to take down Tatura for the second time.

Our goalers Jess Dolling, Jamie Davis and Amelia Clydesdale put their shots up effortlessly giving us a good lead throughout the game.

We had outstanding defensive pressure from our defenders Molly Judge, Mia Ciarma and Molly Dunn who made sure Tatura had a hard time putting their shots up.

With an amazing mid court working hard in both defence and attack was Emma Witkiss, Isabelle Byrne, Remy Stevenson, Harper Anderson and Brianna Weight.

They worked the ball down smoothly from the defence end and fed it into the goalers smoothly.

After keeping a lead on Tatura for the whole game the Mansfield girls ended up with a win.

The final scores being 48-34.

B RESERVE

By CASSIE DOLLING

Mansfield 46 def Tatura 44

Best on Court - sponsored by Café 41: Sarah White Coaches Award - sponsored by Luna Bar: Cassie Dolling

WITH Tatura coming over to Mansfield on Saturday the B Reserve team knew they had a good chance for a win after previously defeating Tat earlier in the year.

With high hopes the team started strong, everyone worked hard to turn over the ball and keep possession down the goal end.

While the girls held the lead at half time everyone knew the fight was not over.

Losing star defender Bianna Kelly to injury during the third quarter made the scores even out between the two teams, but all the girls stepped up to the challenge and pushed through to the end.

It was anyone’s game in the last five minutes but Mansfield managed to pull away for an exciting win with the final score being 44-46.

B GRADE By

MATISSE GARDINER

Mansfield 27 def by Tatura 55

Best on Court - sponsored by Alpine Home: Chloe Judge Coaches Award - sponsored by Joanne Holt: Matisse Gardiner

THE B grade girls tried their hardest to keep up with Tatura on the weekend.

In the defence end, players Chloe Judge, Matisse Gardiner and Molly Dunn stuck with their players to try to take them out of the game.

Bringing the ball down the court was Latoya Wards, Kara Dolling, Remi Stevenson, Emma Witkiss and Alice Langley. Our shooters for the game were Molly Rekers and TeAna Wards.

Although the score was grim, everyone played their hardest and had fun on court as a team.

A GRADE

Mansfield 23 def by Tatura 67

Best on Court - sponsored by Mansfield Foodworks: Joey Bailey Coaches Award - sponsored by Byrne Seeds: Meg Mahoney

LOOKING FOR OPTIONS: Sophie Carr-Paterson (pictured) looks for a viable teammate to pass to.

PASS: Sophie Carr-Paterson (right) catches the ball from Meg Mahoney.

SCORE: Nelle Cousins (pictured) shoots for the goal.

PHOTOS: Paul Martin

MPS students compete at State Cross Country

By JEN DRIESSEN, MPS Sport and Physical Education Coordinator

ON Thursday July 13, Mansfield Primary School had four students compete at the State Cross Country Championships, which was held in Yarra Glen at the Yarra Valley racing club.

The sun was out, and it was a perfect day for racing.

MPS was in the first event of the day with Zali Hopkins running in the 11-year-old Girls.

Cooper Hoebergen was next up in the 9/10-year-old Boys event, followed by our 12/13-year-old runners, Rachel Mercieca and Jack Clydesdale.

The School Sport Victoria

State Cross Country Championships is one of the biggest events of the year and nerves were high for each of our runners.

There were hundreds of people there cheering and watching them run.

The track was muddy and known to “eat shoes” and they were up against the best of the best.

All four MPS students ran with everything they had and didn’t leave anything on the track.

It was great to see such positive sportsmanship and competition displayed.

They each represented Mans-

field Primary extremely well and should be very proud of their efforts and achievement.

A big shout out also to their amazing family support on the day.

These students are very lucky to have such a great support network surrounding them and encouraging them to strive for their best.

Congratulations to Zali, Cooper, Rach and Jack.

RUNNING FOR MANSFIELD: Jack Clydesdale was one of four MPS students that compete at the State Cross Country Chamopionship at Yarra Glen.

F TY TIPPING COMPETITION

2023

TIPSTER:

TIPSTER: Sam O’Brien

FOOTY

Sam

Pat

Best ski and golf day for many years

By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY

MORE than 80 keen skiers and golfers took part in last Friday’s Adams Ski & Golf annual event raising some $38,000 for the Mansfield district schools winter sports programs.

The event this year was held in near perfect conditions, despite the past few weeks of heavy rains and soggy grounds.

The Mansfield Golf Club opened its doors and greens to help host the event – the course looking magnificent.

At the end of the day presentations were made to many winners from both the downhill slopes and the golf greens.

Compering the presentations was golf club president Tom Swan along with Roman Pacek.

Swan announced the total as at the time of the presentations saying that $38,000 was a magnificent amount to raise in one day and that in the 24 years the event has been running more than $400,000 has been raised for the local schools skiing programs.

Each year the money raised is divided between the district primary schools and secondary college to allow students to benefit from the experience of learning to ski and snowboard.

Major winners for the skiing component on the day were:

Best crash (on the ski field): Paul Smyth (sponsor Eisner’s Pharmacy);

Nasa (not a skier’s ass): Steve Lipovas) (BSL ski/snowboard lessons)

Fastest Individual (skiing): Pete

Forras

Fastest team: XTM

Closest Time Skier: Kieren McKim

3rd Closest ranked team: 6 Beers and a Shot (Toby Leiman, Andrew Mortlock, James Octigan, Ivor Arandez)

2nd Closest ranked team: Buller

Central (Henry Sayers, Rob Aivatoglou, Stuart Hogg, James Tehan)

Closest Ranked team: Property Mate (Kieren McKim, Peter Creswell, James Blyther, Campbell Sallabank)

In the golfing section winners

were:

Naga (not a golfers ass): Minus 10 Seconds

3rd Lowest ranked team: Team

Coastal (Steven Lipovas, Charlie Farrell, Tyron Delacy, Aljaz (Sebb)

De gleria Cade)

2nd Lowest ranked team: Adams

Estate Agents (Mark Adams, Zach Adams, Peter Anderson, Searle Batten)

Lowest ranked team: 6 Beers and a Shot

Overall Winners were:

1st: 6 Beers and a Shot; 2nd: Buller Central; 3rd: Property Mate; 4th: XTM; 5th: Adams Real Estate; 6th: K2.

Mansfield Tennis Association formalises agreement with council

TENNIS

By RHONDA CARPENTER

MANSFIELD Tennis Association (MTA) has occupied Elvins Street land owned by the Mansfield Shire Council from 1963.

Over time, MTA has developed and administered this excellent sports facility. All buildings, playing facilities and improvements are owned by the Association.

Five years ago, Council sought to enter some form of lease to allow MTA to continue to operate as a tennis club on the land.

While MTA has always been supportive, original proposals did not reflect the relationship built and the ongoing purposes of the club.

HOSTS: Not only hosting the whole day father and son, Mark and Zach Adams took out 5th place overall in the competition.

Washouts and wins for women’s tennis

TENNIS

By RHONDA CARPENTER

THE Euroa winter women’s tennis competition resumed after the midwinter break with much excitement after some missed opportunities before the break.

Players arrived at the Euroa courts, attempted to warmup but the slippery surface was deemed unplayable, and the match cancelled.

The Terip courts were also wetter than expected.

Moglonemby hosted Benalla but were able to get through in a tight contest.

Luckily Mansfield Black and Mansfield Blue had begun early for their match at home to complete the round.

Grey damp skies threatened, and light rain briefly interrupted play during the contest.

The sun peeped through, and everyone was delighted to be on court.

The opening sets were determined by tiebreakers with Blue’s Michelle Pigdon, Peta Kelly, Sophie Yencken and Clare Beecham winning both.

The current and former club champions combined superbly all day with strong baseline hitting and clever courtcraft

Black’s Liza Karras, Jenny Bell, Rhonda Carpenter, Di Bergelin, welcomed Di Ellis back into the fold, and battled hard but could not match Blue’s class in the remaining sets.

Blue won 6/48 to Black’s 0/17.

Moglonemby hosted Benalla who had welcomed Mog’s Robyn Johnston into their side.

The match was hotly contested and briefly interrupted by rain.

Judy Sands, Debbie Seach, Mary Kelly, and Lyn Johnson narrowly took both openers.

The next pairings went one each way and then Benalla’s Kate Campbell, Maureen Jewell, Helen Chetuti with

Johnston, powered on in the final sets. Despite them winning both, one in a tiebreak, Moglonemby sealed the win by three games.

Moglonemby won 3/41 to Benalla’s 3/38.

Washouts were recorded for Seven Creeks versus Mansfield Red, and Terip versus Euroa.

Ladder: Terip 51, Euroa 49, Moglonemby 47, Benalla 40, Mansfield Black 33, Seven Creeks 29, Mansfield Blue 19, Mansfield Red 12.

Recent off court developments include an upgraded playground, external painting and a shade structure adjacent to the playing surfaces.

After a significant amount of recent negotiation involving the MTA Committee and Council’s Executive, both parties have formalised an arrangement to see MTA well into the future.

Effective July 1, MTA will become a Community Asset Committee of Council (previously called a Committee of Management) with the responsibility of occupying and managing the applicable land on Council’s behalf.

This appointment will be for an initial period of 10 years to July 1, 2033. An unlimited amount of further ten options is then available for MTA to exercise at our prerogative only.

The committee is well pleased with this new agreement and commends it to the MTA membership.

FINE INSTRUCTION: Aljaz De gleria Cade (left) gives his partner Charlie Farrell some finer points on putting during the golfing section of the day.

YOUNG GOLFERS: Team Coastal came in at third place in the golfing component of the Adams Ski & Golf Day (from left) Charlie Farrell, Tyron Delacy, Steve Lipovas (captain) and Aljaz De Gleria Cade. PHOTOS: Pam Zierk-Mahoney

Bonnie Doon smashes

Goorambat

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By SAMUEL O’BRIEN

BONNIE Doon has cemented its position as second on the Ovens and King ladder with a smashing win against Goorambat on Saturday.

Due to poor field conditions at Bonnie Doon, the hosts made the decision to relocate the games to the North Wangaratta oval.

Bonnie Doon Coach Ken Murray said his team was familiar with the field and the change allowed for improved play.

“We play on it once or twice most years,” he said.

“We recently played on it through the finals series last year.

“I think it is really conducive to the game we want to play where we use our width and run and carry.”

Initially the Bats played a strong game, falling short by only two points at the end of the first quarter and disrupting Doon’s usual strong start tactics.

However, in the second quarter the Bombers showed why they are second on the ladder, pulling ahead significantly and tightening their defence.

Mansfield shows prowess against Tatura

THE Mansfield Eagles have strengthened their position on the GVL ladder with a win against Tatura at home.

The win was much needed after three consecutive losses against each of the top three teams in the league.

The game was close to start with, with Mansfield holding

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onto a lead by just two points at the end of the first quarter.

In the second, the home team was able to pull ahead with an impressive lead, bringing the Eagles well ahead at half time.

At the start of the second

half, Tatura managed to make up some ground, ensuring Mansfield were not able to claim a four-quarter success.

Mansfield Coach Chad Owens was not happy with how the team played overall but was pleased with the win.

“We were good in patches and ordinary in others.

“We struggled to play for four quarters and collectively weren’t

on the same page as much as what we needed to be.

“We want to keep working on consistency with our ball use and keep going at the game instead of going sideways, shipping backwards and not really gaining value out of our possessions.

“I’d rather have less and go forward than have more and go nowhere.

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“Our boys pretty much controlled the game from the second quarter onwards,” Coach Ken said.

“When we were able to get the game going, we were really hard to stop.”

In the second half, Bonnie Doon didn’t let in a single goal through their defence and continued to build their substantial lead.

In the end, Bonnie Doon 13.22 (100) defeated Goorambat 4.7 (31).

Coach Ken was happy with the win but disappointed in the performance of the team.

“13.22 really should have been more like 22.13,” he said.

“There was really wasteful kicking going on from our end.

“There were a lot of easy shots missed.

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PASS: Dirk Koenen (pictured) passes the ball to clear it from his opponents.

PHOTO: Paul Martin