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READY TO ROLL: Ross Lyman has been chosen by the Liberal Party to represent them for Indi in the upcoming federal election.

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FORMER A Army commando and Indi resident Ross Lyman was officially endorsed as the Liberal Party candidate for Indi for the 2022 federal election late last week.

The father of two children, who hails from Wahgunyah near Rutherglen, has launched his campaign against incumbent independent Helen Haines, Labor’s Nadia David, Greens Party man Benjamin Gilbert, with a Nationals candidate still yet to be announced.

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the Army with th Australian A t li A ith postings in Papua New Guinea and Afghanistan in the 1990s and following this, his career has spanned agriculture, manufacturing, operations and logistics - particularly in the wine industry.

Agriculture, education, regional development and national security are some of the areas of opportunity Mr Lyman wants to work on if successful at this year’s federal election.

Mr Lyman grew up around viticulture and

currently tl runs a vineyard i d iin Wahgunyah which he said puts him in a good place to understand the challenges faced in agriculture and business in the electorate.

He worked as an executive at Treasury Wine Estates and as a senior executive at McWilliam’s Wines Group in the Riverina.

As a management consultant at KPMG and Ernst & Young, he has worked on large scale state and federal health infrastructure and defence projects.

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living li i and d attending tt di school h l in Wangaratta, Mr Lyman is passionate about the opportunities and lifestyle North East communities have to offer.

He wants his children to grow up and lead a balanced and fulfilling life with access to education, health, jobs and recreation - without having to leave the region.

“Around 40 per cent of school leavers in Indi finish at year 10 and go off and do a trade because that is their strength,” he said.

“Another angle is how

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do kids tto d we encourage kid finish their VCE and have broader pathways, whether it’s university or another graduate course?

“As it currently sits, when people get to school leaving age they will most likely leave the region and spread their wings but if you look at what Indi offers, there is really no need for people to leave.”

Regional development and jobs growth are high on Mr Lyman’s agenda and the continued attraction of medium to large businesses

is i front f t off mind. i d “I want to look at how can the government support and attract businesses to create jobs and all the housing, education and support to go with it,” he said.

“As part of the Liberal Party the issues we have to look at is how to secure the economy, and how do we build businesses, particularly coming out of COVID, because so many family businesses have been hurt, and how do we attract tourists and promote our trade.”

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Season on standby after local lightning fires THE danger of grassfires igniting in the district is real despite the consistent frequency of rainfall in the region.

It’s a warning put out by District 23 acting assistant chief fire officer Paul Scragg as we head into the final six weeks of the 2021/22 summer.

Despite milder temperatures so far in 2022, an increase in stormy conditions generated by the La Nina weather system can lift the prevalence of lightning strikes which can ignite fires.

Mr Scragg said the CFA attended the scenes of several lightning strikes in and near Mansfield as recent as last weekend.

There are several other ways grass and bushfires can start and Mr Scragg warned people to remain vigilant when using equipment on farms and reminded them that a permit is required for burn-offs.

“Some people can be ignorant believing they can get away with burning garden waste, particularly after a storm,” he said.

“There is a lot of cured

THUNDER STRUCK: Despite wet conditions lightning strikes have still caused several recent fires in Mansfield. grass everywhere at the moment and complacent campers can be another reason for fires getting away.”

Rural landholders are urged to continue to monitor their haystack temperatures to prevent fire caused by spontaneous ignition of haystacks.

“The number of haystack fires has been fewer this season, but it’s important that this could

change,” Mr Scragg said.

If heating goes undetected, the internal bale temperature will keep rising and, when the temperature reaches around 70C, can continue to increase to the point of spontaneous ignition (approximately 180C).

Landholders should have a fire plan in place in case grass or bushfire becomes a threat to the area you live in, or your property.

A single ember can spread bushfires as far as 30km.

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Lightning strikes local livestock

By SHAUN McMAHON IT’S unusual for lightning to strike a living thing out in the open.

The evidence says you’re far safer there than under a tree, for example, which is often a human or animal’s natural reaction.

That actually increases your chance of being struck, which would still be unlucky at any rate, but over the past few weeks, the North East has experienced a number of lightning storms.

During one in December, local farmers Tom and Heather Ingpen experienced a rare occurrence when some of their livestock was struck and killed by lightning out in the open.

“We’ve been farming just under 50 years and never had a

lightning strike on stock,” said Mr Ingpen.

“It was a shock and very unlucky.”

On their farm in Anconca, where their son manages a couple of thousand acres of predominantly sheep but some cattle, too, they came across the unfortunate scene following the storm.

Nine lambs, all ready to be sold, were found dead in a paddock almost nose-to-tail, 200 metres away from the nearest trees.

“The insurance agent said cows were more common (to die in this manner), and again generally under trees seeking shelter, not out in the open like this,” said Mr Ingpen.

The insurance agent also indicated to Mr Ingpen there’d been other losses of stock due to light-

ning strike in the broader area, too.

Dealing with the shock of the discovery and monetary loss aside, Mr Ingpen impressed that the rarity of the occurrence was what hit him the most, and that it was a story worth telling for awareness if nothing else.

When it comes to losing stock, dog attacks are a far more likely occurrence for farmers in the region, but Mr Ingpen said they’ve been fortunate on that front.

“Over the years we’ve had probably only four or five dog attacks,” he said.

“Far less than others have experienced out in the Merrijig and Jamieson directions.”

Mr Ingpen also reported the possibility that some of these attacks may have been untethered domestic dogs, not wild dogs,

which was intimated to him by a ranger investigating a more recent incident.

Those preventable circumstances can be quite frustrating for farmers, as reported late last year when Paul Diamond from Pinaroo Pastoral believed he’d experienced something similar.

But in those cases, it’s possible to identify a culprit, or at least form a strong belief, which provides some form of closure or understanding at the very least.

Mother Nature, however, is something you just can’t account for, and it’s the rarity of it that remains the head scratcher.

“It’s very unusual,” said Mr Ingpen.

“But that’s the thing with farming; things are born, things die, and you have to accept that and get on with it.”

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Lightning strike reignites fire at Maindample THE fire season has begun in the Mansfield Shire, when late last week a paddock fire spread across farmland at Maindample.

Plumes of smoke were observed some three to four kilometres west of the Midland Link Highway, a similar distance south of Magills Lane.

Dry rolling hills were charred black from the fire as CFA tankers and a helicopter was seen attending the scene.

The CFA confirmed they were notified at 10:39am to reports of a grass fire spreading on private property in the area.

Seven CFA vehicles attended from Mansfield group and Mansfield, Barjarg, Bonnie Doon and Maindample brigades, with air support also assisting.

The scene was declared under control at 11:46am, with crews remaining on scene for several hours to continue blacking out.

The cause of the fire is believed to have been a re-ignition of a lightning strike from several days ago.

The blaze follows a warning put out by District 23 acting assistant chief fire officer Paul Scragg, noting an increase in stormy conditions generated by the La Nina weather system which can induce more lightning strikes and fires.

The CFA recently advised that much of Victoria has experienced average to above average rainfall during winter and spring, and this has led to above normal pasture growth across paddocks and roadsides for much of the state, which is likely to increase the grass fire risk throughout the summer period.

Grassland and drier forests including woodlands and heathlands have been assessed as normal, however, shorterduration fires are still likely to occur on hot, dry and windy days.

Deputy chief officer Trevor Owen reminded Victorians that even an average fire season in this state can still be a bad one.

“The grass and bush has very rapidly dried out over the Christmas and New Year period with little rainfall and some hot weather,” he said.

“Grassland fuels are abundant this season and in many locations over waist height, further increasing the potential grassfire risk over the summer period.

“Some grassland fuels in paddocks that have an annual cycle life have fully cured and will burn readily on the smallest ignition source.”

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PLANS are afoot for the Uniting Church and Anglican Church to sell their respective buildings in Bonnie Doon.

The buildings are two of three in a row alongside St Patrick’s Catholic Parish in Church Street, with a clear vista of Lake Eildon across the road.

The decision was relayed to community residents during a meeting at the Bonnie Doon Community Centre in December last year.

Harry Westendorp, former Mansfield Shire councillor and parishioner of the Uniting Church, chaired the meeting and said it was a tough decision to sell these iconic buildings.

“The community has emotional ties to both churches,” said Mr Westendorp.

“They would rather it didn’t happen, and I wish it didn’t have to happen, but we’re faced with some unfortunate facts that necessitate this.

“The number of parishioners at both churches has been dwindling over the years to the point where there’s only a handful or less at the monthly service.

“It’s just not a proposition anymore to maintain a church building for that number of people.

“We are committed to continuing to minister to Bonnie Doon, but we have got the point where for the sake of two or three parishioners each, the monthly services can be held in the Catholic church as they’ve been doing for some time now.”

The Uniting Church was the first public building in the British Empire dedicated to Queen Victoria after her death, but it’s since been declared unsafe and hasn’t been used for approxi-

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BRICK BY BRICK: Bonnie Doon’s Uniting Church sits on land donated by the late Ann Bonn and was the first public building in the British Empire dedicated to Queen Victoria after her death. mately 10 years according to local sources.

Repairs required include drainage, damp issues and foundation underpinning and these were noted at a community meeting approximately six years ago.

The church also sits on land donated by the late Ann Bonn of Wappan Station, whose philanthropy has been the subject of recent historical research and writings by Peggy Aeschlimann.

Ms Aeschlimann said the church is of significance, both to the district, and to Victoria’s colonial history.

“It shows what a community Bonnie Doon was,” she said.

“We often regret our loss of history, but once it goes it’s gone.

“This is more worthy of a museum than a piece of real estate.

“There are so many other things that could be done and people in the community who know about it are of the opinion it could be ran as a museum and a niche - a wedding chapel, for example.”

Four clear uses came out of the discussion six years ago, including the community buying back the building/s to form it into a community asset; create a museum/gallery; turn into a meditation centre/ retreat; and lastly create a wedding chapel.

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None appear to have materialised.

Be it urban myth or fact, it’s been posited by locals that the three denominations next to each other in one street is unique, one of only a handful of places in the country, and that many people in the broader community are not aware of the pending sales.

Nola Evans, president of the Bonnie Doon Community Centre, said it would be disappointing to see this aspect and lovely setting go.

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WEATHERBOARD: Bonnie Doon’s Anglican Church was part of the old township and is one of three churches overlooking Lake Eildon on Church St. It is set to be sold alongside the neigbbouring Uniting Church.

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From page 4 “The churches together are quite unique, and it’s the only remaining intact part of the old township,” said Ms Evans.

“It’s of historical significance in a town like Bonnie Doon that’s

already lost all of its history.

“There’s also no heritage overlay in the area, and that’s possibly what concerns a lot of people is that these could be knocked down and any old building or buildings put there.”

The decision to sell each property was made by both the Anglican and Uniting Churches respectively, the Uniting Church Synod property trust being the arbiter of what happens to their brick building

and the Wangaratta Anglican diocese to decide the fate of its neighbouring weatherboard.

Mr Westendorp said that while he and many others have nostalgic connections to the buildings, if the broader community has lost interest in the entity, what to do with the assets needs to be considered.

“Other areas have needs that require an investment of capital funds,” said Mr Westendorp.

“Mansfield and Tolmie churches both need works and renovations - both of these are still being attended by a number of people.

“And particularly when considering government legislation; every building has to comply with new safety regulations, which means fitting out the buildings with circuit breakers, rehanging doors to swing outward and not inward etcetera.

“Just to keep compliant with occupational health and safety requires a significant investment.”

Representatives from both the Anglican and Uniting Churches have confirmed their intention to sell the properties, noting the aforementioned reasons and understanding of community sentiment, and that they will continue to minister to Bonnie Doon using the Catholic church building.

Further details regarding timeframes and sale methods are still being determined.

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Two injured by fallen tree TWO people have been injured in an accident involving a fallen tree branch in Mansfield last week.

The accident reportedly occurred near Kareen Court, north east of the township.

Ambulance Victoria confirmed they were called to reports of an incident involving a fallen tree in Mansfield at around 9am on January 13.

A man in his 60s was taken to

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Police confirmed they also attended the scene; the incident involved no criminality and their attendance was a matter of course.

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the Royal Melbourne Hospital by air ambulance in a serious condition with upper and lower body injuries.

A woman in her 50s was taken to Northeast Health Wangaratta

THE Tolmie Sports were definitely on after concerns they’d be cancelled, buoyed by a wave of community support which made organisers determined to keep the 116-year-old event alive.

Mansfield Secondary College students were thrilled this week with the university places offered to them in the first round of tertiary offers.

And the community council was poised to make a decision on a two storey development in Chenery St. In sport, young guns Ben Millott, Kimberley Marsden and Josh Olver were set to play in the finals of the Victorian Golf Association summer series.

Peter Roberts won his third Mansfield Bowls Club men’s championship, and Lake Eildon was primed to host the first annual Boardstock Festival in early February.

SPORTS PORTS ON: The Tolmie Sports were definitely on after concerns they’d be cancelled, and secondary college students were thrilled this week with the university places offered to them.

YOUNG Millott, YO OUNG GUNS: Ben Millott Kimberley Marsden and Josh Ki Olver were set to play in the finals of the Victorian Golf Association summer series, and Lake Eildon was primed to host the first annual Boardstock Festival in early February.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Best on ground THE Mansfield ground staff is to be congratulated on the condition of the Lords ground.

It is a multi-purpose oval which regularly hosts cricket and football matches and athletic events.

The Mansfield Croquet Club uses the ground on Monday and Wednesday mornings during 12 months of the year, regardless of the weather conditions.

In all of our time there the surface has never been better, or better maintained.

Congratulations and many thanks to all responsible.

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UNDER COVER: Mansfield has been hoping for an indoor aquatic facility for over 30 years.

YAFM seeks local help Year R Y Round d Aq Aquatic ti FFacility ility ffor M Mansfi field ld asks k ffor lletters tt off support pp t MANSFIELD residents, sporting clubs, schools, health and wellbeing practitioners, medical practitioners and community groups are being encouraged to send letters of support for an application for funding to advance the proposed indoor aquatic centre.

Year Round Aquatic Facility for Mansfield (YAFM) is currently undertaking a community engagement process with specialised consultants to formally evaluate the many uses and benefits possible from the proposed facility.

YAFM is reviewing and redeveloping the proposal for a heated pool and associated facilities following Mansfield Shire Council’s decision last year to allocate land for this purpose.

Facilities envisioned include the need for learn to swim class-

es, hydrotherapy, rehabilitation needs, swimming for competition and fitness, social recreation and leisure for the growing population, and the vast number of visitors to our region.

In addition to the needs analysis, council, together with YAFM, will shortly be applying for a State Government Sport and Recreation grant to fund the next stage which is to then assess all the needs identified in the engagement process for their respective feasibility process.

YAFM is seeking the community’s support in the form of letters of support to accompany the grant application.

In order to complete a full feasibility study council will be asking Sport and Recreation for a $30,000 grant which will then be added to by $15,000 by YAFM.

YAFM has the funds already at hand for this from accrued fundraising and investment.

The application to Sport and Recreation needs to be submitted by February 7, so it is necessary that letters of support are gained by the committee by January 28.

Letters of support can be emailed to YAFM.mansfield@ gmail.com or posted to PO Box 267, Mansfield 3724.

The current Mansfield township outdoor swimming facility only operates over summer months, from November through to March, and many residents travel to other centres for water rehabilitation, swimming lessons and other recreational pursuits.

YAFM president Barb Jones said last week “we are very

grateful to council for allowing YAFM to move in supporting our organisation and the community allowing us to move forward and into future stages”.

A community push for an indoor aquatic centre commenced more than 30 years ago and in that time the population of Mansfield and the surrounding district has doubled.

Ms Jones said with the current studies and community engagement YAFM hopes to have some clearer direction within the next 12 months as to what the residents really need and want, which will then allow them to move into the next phase in the next couple of years.

She urged all residents and community groups to send letters of support as soon as possible.

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Regional crime wrap Driver charged: woman killed, four injured in Dederang crash MAJOR Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal head-on collision on the Kiewa Valley Highway at Dederang just after 11.30am last Sunday.

Sadly, the collision claimed the life of a 69-year-old Albury woman, with the driver of the vehicle in which she was a passenger, a 72-year-old Albury man, since released from hospital after sustaining minor injuries.

Another passenger in that vehicle, a 68-year-old from Springdale Heights in New South Wales, was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries, where she remains.

The driver of the other vehicle, a 35-year-old Dederang man, and his twoyear old male passenger were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

They have since been released.

MCIU detectives interviewed the Dederang man on Monday and he has since been charged with one count of dangerous driving causing death.

Bail secured for theft accused A NARRE WARREN man has secured bail, after ditching a stolen vehicle in the Buckland Valley over the Christmas period.

Facing Wangaratta Magistrates Court last week, the 31-year-old, who had remained in custody at Ravenhall Correctional Centre since his arrest on December 29, was alleged to have stolen a Volkswagen Passat from a Malvern East residence, before driving erratically in the Buckland Valley.

According to Senior Constable James Nelson, witnesses at a campsite near Scotchman Creek Track said the man had driven the car up the nearby track, before returning to the campsite barefoot, rambling about stabbing and killing campers on the night of December 28.

He was spotted in the area the following morning complaining of sore feet, when one camper offered to drive the man to Porepunkah in an effort to distance the man from his family at around 9am.

Upon arrival in Porepunkah he was ultimately arrested and charged with a series of offences including theft,

recklessly deal with the proceeds of crime and commit indictable offence while on bail.

The stolen car was located by police in the Buckland Valley later that afternoon, while the man’s fingerprints were also found on a television at the burgled residence.

He is set to return to court on February 14.

Infant’s body found in NSW, woman released A WOMAN has been arrested but released without charge after a baby’s body was found at a home in southern NSW. Police searched the house in Corowa on Wednesday night after hearing concerns about the welfare of a threemonth-old boy.

There they found the body of a child in a freezer and a 40-year-old woman was arrested and taken to Albury Police Station.

She was released on Thursday morning.

A post-mortem examination will be held to determine the cause of death.

The home is now a crime scene and specialist forensic officers are examining it.

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USE YOU HEAD: George Crawford from Jamieson police is reminding visitors to wear their bike helmets.

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By GEORGE CRAWFORD, Station Commander Jamieson Police Station IT’S great to see people out and enjoying the fresh air.

We have seen a huge number of tourists through the town this summer.

With the increase of tourism and visitors in the area, sadly we have seen an increase of cyclists not wearing helmets.

It appears some people

leave their common sense back at home.

Most people are doing the right thing, but there are still too many not looking after their own safety.

We have seen this from a significant representation of children who are more vulnerable to head injuries and also this has been cemented by their parents riding alongside them also without helmets.

Just because they’re going fishing, on holidays or

camping does not exclude them from wearing helmets.

If you are visiting the Jamieson area, please look after yourself by wearing your helmet.

I’d rather see you doing the right thing than handing out a $227 on the spot fine to everyone in the group who are not wearing a helmet.

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Helping the treaty process THE First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria is seeking candidate nominations for a by-election in the North East region, which runs south of the NSW border and includes Echuca, Mansfield, Rushworth, Shepparton, Tallangatta, Wangaratta and Wodonga.

Assembly co-chair and Bangerang and Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Geraldine Atkinson encouraged eligible traditional owners of country to consider putting up their hand to join the assembly and represent community in the North East region on the journey towards treaty.

“Treaty is our chance to right wrongs and ensure our community has the power and the resources to make the decisions about matters that affect our lives, our culture and our country,” she told Mansfield Courier.

“We’ve made so much progress already, but we need someone to step up and help make sure mobs in the North East are well represented.”

The by-election is to replace former assembly member and North East representative Nartarsha Bamblett who stepped down late last year.

Any traditional owner in Vic-

Traditional owners being sought to represent North East Victoria p toria over the age of 18 whose country is in the North East region or who currently lives in that region can nominate as a candidate for the by-election.

Nominations will close at 4pm on February 7 and nominated candidates can receive up to $1000, as well as non-financial support, from the assembly to support their election campaign.

Aunty Geri said that elected assembly members receive a stipend in recognition for their work and responsibilities.

“Being an assembly member can be challenging but it is incredibly worthwhile,” she said.

“Self-determination isn’t just the destination, it’s how we get there.

“This is about putting Aboriginal people in the driver’s seat and so obviously selecting our representatives as a key part of the journey to treaty.

“So make sure you’re enrolled with the assembly.”

Assembly members regularly yarn with their constituents; represent their diverse interests; attend chamber meetings;

vote on key issues and participate in the assembly’s various committee meetings as well.

To nominate as a candidate in the assembly by-election, go to firstpeoplesvic.org/ne-byelection.

The successful candidate will serve until the assembly’s next general election, due no later than December 2023.

“The NAIDOC theme for this year is “Get Up, Stand Up and Show Up” which is very relevant,” Aunty Geri said.

“Treaty isn’t going to negotiate itself, we need community to get active, have the discussions, and put forward their representatives.

“It’s going to be an exciting year.”

Voting in the by-election will run from February 26 until 11pm, March 27 and is open to any person who is a traditional owner of country in Victoria, or any Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who has lived in Victoria for at least three of the past five years.

Community can enrol to vote at firstpeoplesvic.org/enrol.

CANDIDATES SOUGHT: Bangerang and Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Geraldine Atkinson encouraged eligible traditional owners of country to consider putting up their hand to join the assembly.

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2021 Weather Wrap Rain stayed, y , but p proved as unpredictable p as the rest of 2021

By JARRAH LOH IN 2020 we saw the welcome return of decent rain to Mansfield Shire after a couple of lean seasons - the annual rainfall measured in town for the whole year was 726mm, way up on the previous year’s 447mm and 2018’s 514mm.

The weather continued this trend into 2021, adding an extra 40mm over the year, pushing the total up to 765.5mm - the highest since 2017.

But interestingly, although the end of year results were near the same as 2020, the rains came at completely different times throughout 2021.

From the get go, Mansfield kicked off 2020 with a warm but very wet month receiving more than 100mm - only the second January in 25 years to reach 100mm but in 2021, we saw very little rain in January, getting less than 20mm.

A cold front tracked over Mansfield on the 15th and even produced a few centimetres of snow at Mount Buller - the strongest wind gusts for the whole state were also recorded at Mount Buller on the 5th, reaching 126km/h.

Conversely, the rain stopped in February 2020, but in 2021 that’s when it

WILD WEATHER: Father’s Day 2021 storms turned the usual still Lake Nillahcootie into a whitewater wash. started and we got more than 80mm - the wettest February since 2013.

Daytime temperatures were also cooler than average across the North East for the month.

Rainfall and temperature was about average across the board in March 2021, with 32mm of rain.

Again, April 2021 was the converse of the previous year, with 2020 seeing a monsoon of 177mm rain (one of the wettest on re-

cord) but last year we got just 12mm - the second driest April in 40 years.

Night time temperatures were below average across most of the North East and Mount Buller recorded up to 40cm of snow.

May 2021 was similar to the year before, recording 63mm, still wetter than average.

A cold front on the 14th brought snow to Mount Buller again.

June saw huge rains re-

turn, with Mansfield recording almost 108mm - the highest since 1995.

More than 200,000 homes and businesses in Victoria were left without power as the strong sustained winds, with gusts exceeding 100km/h brought down trees and powerlines.

Many roads were closed due to flooding and due to downed trees and power lines.

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more than 9000 requests for help, mostly for fallen trees, building damage and floods.

And the heavy rains continued into July with 84.4mm, and temperatures staying close to average with 10-25cm of snow falling in the Alps in the wake of a cold front that crossed the state on the 2nd.

August was average across the board with 40.8mm of rain, similar to most years before.

But then September saw

another huge downpour, with the shire receiving 101.6mm, double the year before, and the second highest monthly fall in almost 30 years.

Despite a few cold nights, temperatures were actually warmer than usual across the month, though a series of cold fronts and low pressure troughs crossed the state between the 17th and 20th and brought showers, thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and low-level snow.

Though less than the previous year, the high rainfall continued into October 2021 with 74.2mm and despite the warmer previous month the temperatures were cooler than average.

The rain kept coming into November, seeing the heaviest in 10 years with 92.8mm, again in stark opposition to 2020’s 22mm.

It was again slightly cooler than average.

December again saw more rain than the previous year, more than doubling in falls with 55mm, though the last 10 days of the month were hot and dry across the state.

Damaging winds affected most of Victoria on the 19th; the strongest wind gusts of 135km/h were recorded at Mount Buller.

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Mansfield Monthly Rainfall (millimetres) Mansfield Post Office - Station Number 083019 — State: Vic — Opened: 1901 — Status: Open — Latitude: 37.05°S — Longitude: 146.09°E — Elevation: 316m Year 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Year 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Annual

14.5

14.0

27.0

77.2

22.9

90.7

50.0

69.8

81.8

115.0

33.9

12.7

609.5

51.7

11.4

68.9

0.8

4.1

71.1

18.6

4.9

55.0

46.1

22.3

90.7

445.6

18.5

40.0

124.4

101.8

23.6

84.2

82.8

47.8

94.3

100.0

57.7

21.1

796.2

86.9

42.2

13.5

23.7

79.5

56.1

85.6

82.8

39.1

91.8

43.8

38.4

683.4

39.3

20.0

32.5

76.3

62.9

70.2

131.6

16.3

68.3

79.3

18.6

35.8

651.1

1.8

9.3

113.3

23.7

76.0

88.7

72.8

63.3

68.1

125.2

108.5

32.1

782.8

12.4

23.6

32.3

54.5

41.1

37.4

62.0

74.7

37.2

32.5

64.0

137.1

608.8

16.0

28.9

39.5

0.0

50.0

103.6

35.6

67.1

64.5

71.1

28.9

41.1

546.3

68.6

21.4

115.2

92.5

121.2

93.0

65.0

109.7

59.2

48.8

11.2

25.2

831.0

36.4

4.1

28.0

3.4

52.7

56.1

80.3

48.4

99.4

46.5

65.0

65.1

585.4

82.6

87.4

89.5

11.4

96.5

130.3

76.8

24.0

54.6

46.0

4.3

65.1

768.5

20.8

15.5

23.8

16.8

8.7

66.3

102.2

46.3

75.9

25.4

124.4

71.7

597.8

37.3

42.6

148.2

51.3

70.9

67.3

48.7

63.5

46.3

82.1

58.5

30.7

747.4

38.6

12.7

62.6

55.2

56.3

24.9

45.2

20.3

21.3

0.8

40.6

86.8

465.3

37.4

10.4

5.8

29.6

78.2

123.5

92.7

117.8

108.6

103.1

37.0

41.7

785.8

44.0

19.6

6.4

69.6

33.6

75.4

65.2

103.9

123.1

116.0

111.9

76.2

844.9

34.4

101.8

41.1

26.5

92.1

158.4

144.2

99.0

120.2

137.2

73.5

27.6

1056.0

97.0

31.3

116.4

58.7

178.7

58.4

70.6

61.1

52.6

74.4

12.2

40.5

851.9

0.8

59.8

56.4

31.0

61.3

55.2

43.0

21.9

77.2

23.4

51.8

72.8

554.6

8.6

0.8

10.2

30.7

48.8

96.9

91.9

94.5

85.9

90.9

61.7

15.3

636.2

32.6

43.0

57.7

10.3

70.4

63.8

56.4

116.9

136.6

59.2

50.6

9.2

706.7

13.0

31.1

1.0

35.0

59.4

74.3

71.9

70.3

104.9

85.9

14.6

27.8

589.2

27.4

1.8

21.8

0.0

104.0

109.4

108.2

71.4

58.2

101.0

58.1

88.0

749.3

56.9

78.5

85.8

62.8

42.9

50.7

28.7

108.7

64.7

86.4

113.4

46.2

825.7

107.3

101.4

21.4

8.9

28.7

43.0

57.5

43.4

74.2

12.4

34.1

5.4

537.7

45.2

2.1

96.0

98.4

92.2

65.4

70.4

94.6

38.7

82.7

26.3

12.2

724.2

8.4

15.8

6.8

4.8

67.1

24.8

62.8

120.3

29.5

75.0

30.8

54.3

500.4

43.1

143.2

126.2

39.1

60.3

88.3

50.1

23.5

66.3

98.1

6.9

25.9

771.0

6.4

29.4

41.2

71.0

50.0

66.3

32.5

47.7

28.7

44.4

58.6

42.6

518.8

0.0

36.9

23.4

21.6

92.2

3.8

43.2

109.5

61.3

112.5

46.3

120.7

671.4

41.6

9.7

133.9

54.6

99.2

130.9

56.8

65.2

64.8

61.2

66.8

0.5

785.2

1.3

15.8

121.8

139.8

5.1

90.6

70.0

101.9

35.5

56.8

23.5

53.9

716.0

22.6

0.5

33.0

20.8

86.2

37.4

87.1

72.3

98.9

65.3

41.8

112.3

678.2

87.8

59.2

32.2

58.1

0.0

36.1

63.7

64.3

41.3

169.2

136.8

53.1

801.8

38.6

56.4

50.4

171.3

39.4

75.4

92.1

86.5

86.0

69.4

51.5

23.1

840.1

61.5

18.9

17.5

92.8

31.1

67.0

116.4

114.3

31.3

63.6

44.8

105.7

764.9

72.5

36.3

33.9

12.9

50.4

27.9

35.9

59.9

81.4

79.4

21.4

25.0

536.9

48.6

57.8

8.2

56.0

20.8

112.9

44.2

62.1

13.4

6.6

6.3

15.0

451.9

19.1

212.6

81.1

227.4

36.5

92.0

19.3

174.9

59.9

61.2

77.9

9.7

1071.6

58.7

5.2

33.3

52.2

37.9

26.5

66.8

31.7

75.1

16.3

50.3

53.3

507.3

190.6

15.3

157.2

14.1

25.7

56.1

73.0

46.6

62.1

53.6

36.9

42.6

773.8

46.5

75.6

50.3

44.3

116.3

77.2

51.8

79.4

66.6

40.5

57.5

23.1

729.1

48.2

19.0

3.1

60.0

21.2

59.9

60.8

69.9

79.8

29.0

42.5

10.1

503.5

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Jan

859.7

66.5

13.9

59.0

36.7

46.6

28.6

22.3

19.6

45.7

20.4

14.8

27.7

401.8

28.4

20.0

52.3

51.8

90.0

62.5

72.7

90.8

73.9

47.2

85.4

40.2

715.2

101.0

25.6

41.2

38.0

19.4

27.2

73.0

120.4

59.8

47.4

29.4

18.4

600.8

21.2

3.8

30.0

51.7

72.0

46.9

52.4

130.2

23.0

85.6

91.6

125.7

734.1

50.6

46.0

2.0

60.4

80.0

32.4

156.8

49.8

30.0

103.2

39.6

72.4

723.2

22.2

55.2

51.8

30.4

58.8

94.8

105.2

46.6

40.8

44.8

50.4

44.8

645.8

36.6

20.0

61.6

41.4

129.0

81.2

78.2

56.8

78.2

46.8

89.4

73.4

792.6

14.0

33.4

106.0

86.4

102.0

70.4

92.0

106.8

87.9

135.3

34.6

41.2

910.0

16.2

51.0

24.4

109.4

36.0

70.3

132.6

105.6

74.5

63.6

21.6

10.6

715.8

161.4

0.0

16.0

33.4

16.0

150.6

93.4

112.8

97.0

8.0

21.4

67.0

777.0

28.2

22.0

55.8

39.0

91.6

51.4

58.2

101.8

121.6

134.8

115.2

119.6

939.2

70.2

68.0

95.4

12.6

90.8

30.2

100.2

68.4

137.0

156.4

61.0

74.6

964.8

28.4

120.0

25.2

27.2

42.6

82.4

34.4

37.4

37.8

32.2

99.8

11.4

578.8

162.6

16.6

3.0

71.4

122.2

121.4

103.8

45.8

44.6

81.4

78.6

9.2

860.6

116.2 Jan

88.8 Feb

70.8 Mar

Apr40.6

Oct67.8

40.8 Nov

34.0

21.0

12.4

19.4 105.4 92.6 May Jun Jul78.8 Aug 50.7 16.0 57.8 Not78.0 completed or unknown

101.2 Sep

58.4

91.3

25.2

89.8

7.2

541.8

33.6

44.0

6.4

53.4

18.6

51.6

83.8

41.6

92.0

70.6

72.8

21.8

590.2

38.2

15.8

51.2

37.8

76.6

55.4

32.6

104.0

63.2

70.0

43.6

27.0

34.2

33.6

25.0

105.8

50.2

70.0

88.2

88.8

101.4

77.8

23.6

725.6

49.4

43.6

44.0

20.0

40.0

95.8

110.1

29.4

21.2

43.6

39.8

32.4

16.9

36.8

74.6

36.7

24.8

46.4

34.8

47.8

28.9

35.8

22.2

11.2

100.3

51.1

88.7

91.4

54.7

68.4

36.0

88.7

19.8

23.4

11.2

22.8

47.2

92.6

79.9

84.1

43.7

86.7

58.8

25.6

130.8

9.8

20.8

12.8

89.4

51.6

134.0

64.6

70.6

54.6

79.4

25.6

25.9

13.8

41.2

26.0

25.2

49.6

28.8

31.8

4.9

27.8

17.8

318.4

24.9

20.6

64.6

15.2

102.4

45.6

75.8

26.0

32.0

34.9

113.4

79.0

634.4

42.2

10.0

23.4

24.6

41.7

23.1

93.7

46.8

10.3

9.6

105.2

53.0

483.6

4.0

3.4

39.0

45.6

26.8

41.8

60.8

58.8

90.2

42.0

70.4

22.4

505.2

88.8

85.2

114.6

100.0

39.4

57.4

46.4

117.2

86.8

115.8

132.4

84.4

105.4

91.2

50.4

52.8

54.6

47.1

53.8

66.8

31.0

103.6

58.4

799.5

41.8

99.8

155.6

19.6

40.2

53.2

95.0

72.4

35.0

24.0

26.2

75.4

738.2

0.0

88.0

45.4

8.6

41.6

93.2

116.1

78.4

47.4

19.6

54.8

35.2

21.6

73.0

82.2

70.6

67.8

63.4

10.0

41.3

24.0

47.4

48.6

95.6

54.9

13.2

68.0

29.8

17.8

58.0

46.4

22.2

20.2

39.0

32.0

497.1

102.0

19.8

47.8

25.6

78.2

88.4

91.0

73.4

129.0

61.4

56.2

48.2

821.0

92.4

29.2

34.0

78.4

31.6

11.0

51.0

89.2

36.2

69.3

35.0

246.2

803.5

44.4

4.4

30.2

14.2

37.9

56.0

42.0

77.4

30.6

20.6

46.0

110.4

514.1 447.7

15.4

20.4

82.0

37.8

64.8

41.2

62.0

26.2

42.7

7.2

58.7

177.0

52.8

59.8

28.2

31.6

50.9

92.3

22.8

21.2

726.0

19.6

81.4

32.4

12.2

63.3

107.8

84.4

40.8

101.6

74.2

92.8

55.0

765.5

Station Number: 083019 · State: VIC · Opened: 1901 · Status: Open · Latitude: 37.05°S · Longitude: 146.09°E · Elevation: 316 m

Statistics for this station calculated over all years of data

8.3

14.2

51.7

30.6

27.9

418.9

58.7

69.4

105.6

12.4

635.2

75.1

105.7

35.8

65.4

30.9

25.1

100.1

59.0

21.9

58.7

73.4

35.7

686.8

6.8

31.6

106.5

32.3

37.5

70.4

109.4

63.9

50.7

108.9

46.6

129.0

793.6

Jan9.3

Feb 90.0

Mar4.8

Apr34.7

May 86.7

Jun 61.2

Jul37.8

Aug 49.0

Sep 35.5

Oct90.0

Nov 90.1

30.5

38.9

157.4

27.8

36.4

35.5

63.4

35.7

46.7

132.7

122.8

13.4

741.2

5th percentile 10th percentile

49.6

78.7

80.3

49.8

51.4

764.4

97.0

78.6

18.7

83.5

33.5

36.7

639.6

34.4

11.4

32.1

104.0

85.8

147.4

104.9

50.1

73.9

99.7

87.9

35.6

867.2

38.2

20.1

14.7

20.9

49.9

88.5

78.2

88.2

109.9

125.3

55.9

30.4

720.2

52.1

16.0

6.4

48.7

34.2

95.0

51.6

87.8

47.9

38.0

173.3

165.3

816.3

Mean Lowest

Median 90th percentile 95th percentile Highest

25.1

133.7

62.0

21.7

56.6

105.7

90.7

142.6

124.5

133.4

64.6

83.5

1044.1

185.2

0.0

138.1

144.1

129.0

77.4

97.0

72.9

70.9

94.1

67.4

17.1

1093.2

5.1

21.7

55.7

47.8

31.1

78.2

67.2

39.4

70.0

66.7

36.1

41.4

560.4

3.5

99.3

52.7

7.4

116.4

18.8

116.9

156.2

55.2

100.8

82.5

43.8

853.5

27.9

53.9

65.5

43.4

8.9

50.6

31.7

65.0

75.9

44.9

29.6

45.3

542.6

38.5

30.5

8.9

83.0

158.0

52.3

112.7

83.6

113.3

30.7

110.2

37.3

859.0

18.0

19.6

29.2

81.5

27.0

50.6

69.0

81.1

21.6

63.2

44.9

44.6

550.3

86.2

29.5

23.9

42.7

123.7

79.6

56.2

81.7

66.2

74.4

56.2

39.0

759.3

109.2

9.9

40.4

3.0

148.7

68.8

82.8

80.5

88.1

71.4

25.1

38.4

766.3

6.4

23.3

17.8

55.5

72.8

92.4

122.8

62.7

119.9

105.4

11.1

68.8

758.9

1.0

5.6

29.7

47.5

79.3

22.2

77.2

111.1

91.7

41.6

96.7

72.3

675.9

24.8

50.5

72.9

30.0

64.3

49.4

101.1

72.3

92.0

78.1

84.6

263.3

983.3

19.9

12.4

28.6

22.1

41.9

44.4

52.4

92.6

42.6

43.7

9.4

30.1

440.1

90th percentile

Mean Lowest 5th Percentile 10th percentile Median

0.0

52.1

111.1

135.6

66.1

56.8

98.9

30.6

74.7

70.8

89.2

843.6

95th percentile

20.3

65.7

105.1

48.8

88.3

39.3

101.1

43.1

78.2

36.5

54.6

41.4

722.4

Highest

50.7

1.8

91.2

133.1

53.2

58.7

53.1

119.8

47.5

17.3

90.2

38.6

755.2

27.9

45.2

16.3

99.7

115.8

54.1

34.4

68.7

59.5

97.1

106.5

45.1

770.3

31.5

88.6

9.1

45.6

34.5

30.7

61.7

85.1

21.7

30.4

39.4

2.5

480.8

79.3

167.5

70.0

83.6

62.2

65.9

52.1

131.4

101.6

96.8

41.3

67.8

1019.5

44.0

30.0

172.0

94.0

11.0

132.0

96.0

96.0

105.0

72.2

24.0

998.2

42.0

34.0

28.0

31.0

83.6

24.6

68.0

137.0

163.0

147.0

36.0

129.0

923.2

25.0

27.0

42.0

14.0

16.0

36.0

38.0

77.0

86.0

61.0

63.0

38.0

523.0

38.0

34.0

63.0

48.0

56.0

97.0

40.0

37.6

33.0

16.0

19.0

9.0

490.6

75.0

23.0

85.0

41.0

79.0

69.0

88.0

71.5

99.6

47.0

108.5

117.5

904.1

44.7

16.7

52.5

50.8

35.6

42.0

34.5

85.8

81.5

90.4

45.0

8.8

588.3

26.5

1.1

32.6

78.0

24.8

69.2

91.7

92.2

67.3

84.1

31.3

101.9

700.7

Jan 46.0 0.0 3.5 6.8 37.4 95.6 109.2 190.6

Feb 39.9 0.0 1.8 4.4 28.9 90.0 105.7 212.6

Jan 45.0 1.0 9.8 16.0 34.0 89.8 105.5 122.0

Feb 32.8 0.0 1.4 3.6 24.5 56.2 78.3 167.5

Mar 50.5 1.0 6.4 8.9 39.0 114.6 133.9 193.8

Apr May 50.8 61.8 0.0 0.0 7.4 15.8 11.4 21.2 41.4 55.9 100.0 106.8 133.1 124.0 227.4 178.7

Jun 65.0 3.8 23.0 25.2 62.5 105.5 124.2 158.4

Jul 70.6 16.0 31.5 35.5 67.0 105.5 123.2 156.8

Aug 74.4 4.9 21.8 31.3 72.3 117.3 131.5 174.9

Sep 66.8 10.3 21.7 29.4 65.5 105.3 121.7 163.0

Oct 67.8 0.8 16.0 23.4 67.8 115.0 133.4 169.2

Nov 57.5 4.3 12.2 21.4 50.4 106.5 113.4 173.3

Dec 51.7 0.5 9.0 11.2 41.2 106.6 126.0 263.3

Annual 701.7 318.4 450.6 493.2 723.2 889.3 987.8 1093.2

Oct 68.1 16.0 18.7 29.4 65.2 105.0 121.8 147.0

Nov 54.6 9.4 12.8 18.6 47.7 92.1 102.1 108.5

Dec 58.1 2.5 8.9 10.4 41.3 118.3 127.5 263.3

Annual 725.1 401.8 458.4 489.6 728.7 929.2 991.5 1019.5

Statistics calculated over the period 1961-1990

57.7

122.0

Mar 47.0 2.0 12.3 17.6 41.6 85.6 98.8 106.0

Apr May 58.5 71.2 3.0 16.0 11.2 21.8 21.3 26.8 48.4 69.2 109.6 124.2 123.2 132.6 172.0 148.7

Jun 57.5 11.0 23.3 26.9 56.4 92.6 96.0 138.2

Jul 77.8 22.3 34.4 37.7 72.8 132.1 134.5 156.8

Aug 86.9 19.6 40.1 46.2 85.4 130.3 134.5 155.4

Sep 67.6 21.6 22.3 26.1 70.6 99.8 111.7 163.0

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2) Gaps and missing data Gaps may be caused by a damaged instrument, a temporary change to the site operation, or due to the absence or illness of an observer.

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30.0

103.0

50.6

744.0

10.6

51.1

58.2

463.5

37.4

53.3

23.9

41.8 Annual 864.2 Dec

100.7

69.9

80.3

Annual

19.0

29.5

55.8

Dec

75.9

54.9

Not completed or unknown

Nov

66.9

98.8

84.4

Oct

26.4

9.7

37.2

Sep

155.4

75.6

7.4

Aug

136.0

16.8

193.8

Jul

138.2

15.8

31.0

Jun

66.3

8.9

88.4

May

8.9

4.6

4.9

Apr

61.6

8.6

30.3

Mar

16.5

74.8

Dec 30.5 Annual 619.6

Feb

88.6

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GMW and LMW ramp up water theft enforcement GOULBURN-Murray Water (GMW) and Lower Murray Water (LMW) are renewing their focus on the prevention, detection and enforcement of water theft.

GMW’s water use compliance and enforcement coordinator Chris Dalton said GMW has strengthened compliance and enforcement.

This has resulted in 25 successful water theft prosecutions in 2020/21, while the number of customers who took water without authorisation - and the amount of water taken from 2019/20 to 2020/21 - has halved.

“We have also been educating customers on managing their entitlements and proactively monitoring customer account balances,” Mr Dalton said.

“The detection of even small volumes of water theft has led to a swift compliance and enforcement response.

“We have increased inspections to detect water theft, including checking customers whose usage exceeded their entitlement in the previous irrigation season.”

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DON’T BE A DRIP: GMW is clamping down on water theft. newed focus has resulted in a significant reduction of unauthorised take with the volume reducing by more than 87 per cent and the number of customers who took water without authorisation reducing by more than 65 per cent in the past two years.

LMW managing director Anthony Couroupis said the compliance and enforcement measures taken, alongside the continuing educa-

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“LMW has been implementing clear compliance and enforcement measures as well as closely monitoring all accounts and alerting customers when their account balance is heading towards being negative,” he said.

“This proactive monitoring means we can act quickly where there is water theft -

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“Our customers are telling us they want those doing the wrong thing to be held accountable, they want a fair system and our renewed compliance and enforcement efforts provide that.”

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“The vast majority of GMW customers are responsible and adhere to their licence conditions.

“Yet each year, a small number of customers break the law through water theft.

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The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) led a team of 13 organisations to successfully repair a mountain stream barrier to reduce the threat of non-native fish-eating Spotted Tree Frog eggs and tadpoles.

DELWP natural environment program officer Dan Pendavingh said reducing non-native fish numbers at important Spotted Tree Frog sites was a vital step in helping the species survive.

“Brown trout, rainbow trout and European carp all eat Spotted Tree Frog tadpoles and juvenile frogs,” Mr Pendavingh said.

“The fish barrier reduces the ability of these fish to access the streams where the Spotted Tree Frog still occurs.

“The original fish barrier was built in 2000 and repair works were needed to plug holes and restore the integrity of the barrier.

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“Monitoring of the frog has been carried out for 30 years and confirms the population is at a precariously low level.

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The Australian Trout Foundation and Native Fish Australia also held angling days at the site to remove and translocate non-native fish.

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National Fruit Fly Council continue to prevent fruit fly THE National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC) has secured funding from Hort Innovation for phase 4 of the project that will strategically coordinate fruit fly management in Australia over the next five years (2021 - 2026).

Fruit fly is one of the biggest trade barriers for horticulture products and many species of fruit fly pose a threat to Victoria’s horticultural industries, both endemic and exotic.

In 2016 the cost of fruit fly in Australia was estimated to be $300 million due to control measures and international trade restrictions.

The project is a joint initiative between Plant Health Australia (PHA) and Hort Innovation, with co-investment from state governments and horticultural industries.

The council will continue to work with growers and fruit fly management community groups across all states and territories to control the pest on a national scale.

$20 million to get rid of pests and weeds ON-ground management of problematic pests and weeds will see a significant boost through an Australian Government investment of $20 million, matched dollar for dollar by state and territory governments to maximise impact and deliver collaborative reduction and prevention activities across the country.

Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud, and Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley said pest animals and weeds pose a significant threat to Australia’s primary production, environment and biodiversity.

“Pests and weeds are a huge and growing problem for Australia’s agriculture and environment,” Mr Littleproud said.

“Projects will reduce the overall burden of pests and weeds on-ground through activities such as coordinated control, destruction and removal, including trapping, baiting and culling along with biological control release.

“They will target nationally significant pest and weed species, such as feral deer, feral pigs, cats, foxes, rabbits, wild dogs and a range of invasive weeds across identified hot spots.”

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By SHANE DOUTHIE BEEF producers are urged to contact their stock agents ASAP to ensure they make the most of this year’s Blue Ribbon cattle sales coming up in Wangaratta on Wednesday, February 2 (steers) and Friday, February 4 (heifers).

Last year’s weaner sales recorded more than $10 million in total sales and this year is expected to match it.

Corcoran Park Wangaratta agent Justin Keane said local weaner sales had grown in reputation in recent years as more and more sellers discovered the benefits of the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange.

“I think we will see close to 3700 steers on the Wednesday and another 2500 to 3000 heifers on the Friday,” Mr Keane told the Wangaratta Chronicle.

“It’s a reflection of the popularity of the Wangaratta saleyards with both producers and agents in selling weaners.”

Mr Keane said the $10 flat fee cost to sellers and the modern, covered facilities were major advantages for the local selling centre.

“The quality presentation of the livestock being sold there and its ability to attract a large number of buyers have also proven a winner for producers,” he said.

“And I believe the quality of the stock this year will be A grade.

“We have seen some really good results in the region at the January sales and I expect that to continue at the Blue Ribbon sales.

“There is still a large demand for quality weaner cattle from across NSW and Queensland.”

Mr Keane advised vendors to get their details to their agent ASAP to take full advantage of this year’s Wangaratta weaner sales.

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Strong northern Australian demand for local beef THE 2022 cattle stock exchange got off to a hot start on Wednesday, January 5 with the Corcoran Parker/ Elders store sale seeing more than 3640 head yarded at the Wangaratta saleyards, with the vast majority on offer from Angus bloodlines.

The second iteration of the new year exchange saw an extensive turnout with the total sale grossing $8,557,735 with the average price of $2349.09 per head, and a 100 per cent clearance rate.

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“The feature lines from local areas sold well over expectations - the standout buyers were from northern New South Wales and southern Queensland,” said Mr Mason.

“By everyone’s estimation the quality was outstanding - there’s lots of local producers aiming for this market

and being db i very selective.” l ti ” Tim Finger, farm manager of Finger Pastoral in Mansfield which operates the Riga Angus stud along with a commercial herd, was very pleased with the result for their commercial calves.

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Stud principal Vera Finger said: “We certainly haven’t seen figures like that - in dollar per head - in our 50 years of operation.

“It was exceptional.”

With 360.8 kilogram steers commanding 693 cents per kilogram, 302.5 kilogram steers bringing in 764 cents per kilogram and eight month old heifers going under the hammer for 709 cents per kilogram, the day was a resounding success for the enterprise.

Other local producers also walked away from the day with sale averages far in excess of the previous year, with cattle - across the market - between $600 and $800 dearer per head than the same time in 2021.

Mansfield locals Mercieca Pastoral offered up 133 Angus calves for sale.

And in affirmation of their sound and considered breeding process choosing only the best bulls with proven genetics, 37 of the Angus steers (weighing in at 390 kilograms at eight and nine months of age) sold for $2590 per head.

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At an average age of 10 months, the consignment went under the hammer offering up EU accreditation and independently-audited carbon footprint assessment.

Backed by Coles Supermarkets, the carbon footprint assessment allows the buyer to continue the program through the feedlot and then onto retail, where the assessment becomes a point of difference at the checkout.

The Maconochie family from Hopkins River Beef in Dunkeld bought 180 Davilak steers specifically with this intention in mind.

Davilak’s main draft of 198 was head purchased by Killara Feedlot in Quirindi, New South Wales.

Angus Australia was in attendance on the day to award a ‘champion’ pen of both steers and heifers, with Davilak taking out the award for a pen of thirty 400 kilogram steers that went for $2650 per head.

Tallarook local Stephen Clarke from Deepdale Partnership took out the award for the heifers, with a pen of 27, weighing in at an average of 364 kilograms, de-

manding $2490 per head or 648 cents per kilogram.

The heifers were from Witherswood and Riga Angus bloodlines, genetics that Mr Clarke has used and trusted for the last 17 years to much success.

Pulitano Pastoral at Merrijig also commanded significant prices for their 60 heifers from Welcome Swallow and Alpine Angus bloodlines.

Weighing in at 336 kilograms and 301 kilograms, the heifers made 648 cents per kilogram and 717 cents per kilogram respectively, with most heifers on the day selling across the border into New South Wales to Tamworth, Gunnedah, Quirindi and New England.

Mr Mason from Elders believes after such a strong showing that the Wangaratta exchange had well and truly established itself as a staple of the North East market going forward.

“It’s providing good results and ensuring full confidence in the Wangaratta complex to make it a permanent fixture going forward,” he said.

And in reference to the strong demand from both New South Wales and Queensland for local livestock, Mr Mason said: “It gives those northern producers a good chance to buy good, long run cattle which they can’t get anywhere else.”

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READY TO ROLL AGAIN: There’s always plenty of action to be had at the Alexandra rodeo.

2021 Ariat APRA National Finals Rodeo is go THE 2021 Ariat APRA National Finals Rodeo (NFR) will be taking place over four rounds, across two of Australia’s premier rodeos during the ssociation’s upcoming season.

Australia’s top-15 competitors, in seven events, will be bringing rodeo never-seenbefore to south east Victoria during January.

With un-wavering commitment to the competing membership, and the investment and support of all sponsors and partners, the APRA were determined this year’s NFR would go ahead. “ln partnership with Ariat Australia, and the Chiltern and Alexandra rodeo committees - committees that are at the centre of one of Australia’s burgeoning rodeo communities - we have the opportunity to move forward with what is the pinnacle of our year, and our sport,” said APRA chairman, Shane lker. “lt may be a non-traditional program - one we’ve never seen - but it’s a move that is reflective of the sport’s community willingness to work together and honour the achievements of our top competitors to give them the

opportunity to secure that Australian Champion title.”

Such an event would not be possible without the continued support of the 2021 APRA sponsors and partners who are staying on-board for the re-scheduled event.

“The businesses and brands who see value in throwing their name behind the sport of rodeo, particularly our national finals, make it all happen,” Shane said.

“We can’t thank these guys enough.

“Ariat Australia, our APRA corporate and eventpartner, is our greatest supporter, and alongside the following sponsors - Bob Berg Buckles, Circle L, Buffalo Bills, TuffRock Australia, HV Power, Ropes and Tack SA, Delatite, Katie B, AgSolutions Equine, Equine Flair Australia and Giddings Co - we’re lucky to be able to provide saddles, buckles and prizes for our Australian champions.”

After the disappointment of the event’s postponement in October, rodeo fans are assured the 2021Ariat NFR will go ahead within the parameters of COVID travel and border restrictions in

 JANUARY 29: Dine with Demons. the Mansfield Golf Club. Doors open at 6pm, with meals following at 6:30pm and the show starting from 7:30pm.  JANUARY 30: Aequales Chamber Music Quartet.

Performing Arts Centre at 4pm.  FEBRUARY 5: Mt Buller SUNSETS n’ CHILL 5pm till 9pm.  FEBRUARY 5: Mt Buller STARS 5-9pm till 10.30pm.  FEBRUARY 5: Mt Buller SOUL: 6-8am.  FEBRUARY 7: U3A Meeting Mansfield Library (back door) at 10:00 am. Join for morning tea, followed by UNIT 1: ‘Multiculturism in Australia’ Overview, presented by Margie Ames. New members welcome.

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place in January.

Should there be any change to the event’s program, an announcement will be made at the earliest convenience to members, fans and the rodeo community.

The confirmed program is as follows - Rounds One and Two will be held at the Chiltern Rodeo on January 21 and 22, with Three and Four being held at the Alexandra Rodeo on January 28 and 29.

The rodeo will take place over both nights in Alexandra, with gates opening at 3pm and music from 5pm before the action begins at 7pm.

The 15 top cowboys and cowgirls in each section will be competing.

Friday night will see Tim Fadden entertaining the crowd, with Luke Austin on Saturday night.

Tickets are $30 per night for adults, with a two-night discount rate of $50.

Kids between 12 and 17 are $10.

Online ticketing for both rodeos is available.

And livestreaming of the event will be available for purchase.

 FEBRUARY 11 - 13: Targa High Country  FEBRUARY 12: Merrijig Hall Trivia night - bookings through trybooking.com  FEBRUARY 21: U3A Meeting - Mansfield Library (back door) at 10:00 am. Join for morning tea, followed by ‘They’re a Weird Mob’ DVD. New members welcome. For more information phone Trish 0437 457 829.

REGULAR EVENTS:  JUSTICE of the Peace Services - Every Thursday, Mansfield Police Station. 10am to 1pm for witnessing and signing of documents.  U3A meetings are held on 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 10am in the Library Meeting Room.  CWA Monthly meetings: 3rd

Monday from 1.15pm.  CWA Craft Days: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 10am to 2pm.  CWA Op shop open: most days from 10am to 2pm.  Probus meetings are held every second Wednesday for monthly meetings, and then activities/outings are held on the last Wednesday of each month.  Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) meet every fourth Monday of the month at 6pm in the library (rear entrance)  Monday Mingle - Every Monday - organised by the Bonnie Doon Community Centre - chat and make new friends - new theme each week.

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North East regional news in brief A close call in Bright is a timely reminder of water risk A LOCAL teen was lucky to escape serious injury after getting stuck in Bright’s Centenary Park weir last week.

The young male got stuck after strong currents in the swelling waters of the Ovens River - after almost 100mm of rain - wedged him between rocks when swimming.

Bright SES volunteers were called to the scene at 7.35pm and helped rescue the teen from the water.

Paramedics attending the scene cleared the teenager of any serious physical injuries after his harrowing ordeal.

SES deputy controller Graham Gales reminded the community to stay safe around water.

“Given the higher river levels and current volume of water in local rivers and creeks, we would like everyone, locals and tourists to be careful around water,” he said.

“Don’t swim in flood waters; the fast flowing water can hide hidden obstacles such as rocks, tree branches, displaced fence posts, wire and other hazards.

“Flood waters may change the course of a river as well as its depth.

“Above all, always be careful around fast flowing water.

“Evaluate and understand the risks as you don’t know what might have changed.”

Locals and tourists are encouraged to obey the “do not jump from bridge” signs while the springboard is closed.

GUTTED: CFA crew members sift through the burnt out trailer after fire ignited for a reason unknown.

Path of destruction in Wangaratta A CAR which careened through the side fence of a Wangaratta property has left residents “crushed”, after family heirlooms and a much-loved gazebo were left in tatters.

Glenda Splitgerber was washing dishes in her kitchen recently when she said she saw a white flash, followed by a loud bang, as a car continued through the Phillipson Street roundabout and into the backyard of her nephew’s property.

A 76-year-old female driver escaped major injuries in the

crash, and was transported to hospital for observation.

Ms Splitgerber, upon hearing the commotion outside, said the impact had left her in “absolute shock”.

“I was hysterical - the ambulance crews checked me out because I was a nervous wreck,” she said.

She said a quarter of her nephew’s laundry façade had been damaged, leaving the back of the house without power, while car parts could be seen discarded throughout the backyard.

A much-loved garden and gazebo area were left in a state of disrepair, while a recycling bin full of glass bottles had exploded on impact, leaving glass

fragments strewn throughout the yard.

“I can’t bring myself to go out to the backyard now - it’s a tip,” she said.

“My nephew was working at the time - he’s absolutely crushed but I’m trying to give him the support.

“It was a beautiful gazebo - he also had a sundial from his great grandfather which was almost 150 years old, a beautiful old thing which is now broken in half.

“They’ve got sentimental value.”

Minor Alpine quake THE North East has been struck by its first earthquake

of the year, with a magnitude 2.5 earthquake epicentring 10km below sea level southwest of Omeo.

The low-level quake was the nation’s seventh of the new year and, according to an SES spokesperson, no requests for assistance (RFAS) were made by local residents in the immediate aftermath of the quake.

Truck fire stopped freeway traffic FIRE crews including five CFA tankers and one FRV firefighting appliance took several hours to clear an incident on the Hume Freeway northbound near Tarrawingee on Sunday.

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District 23 acting assistant chief fire officer Paul Scragg said the truck was carrying miscellaneous goods consisting of plastic tables and gym gear which took some time to extinguish.

“We were there for several hours because items from the truck had to be removed and extinguished,” Mr Scragg said.

“We are still determining how the fire started.”

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Jamieson loses a good friend From the dawn service at Gerrans Reserve, gunfire breakfast, to the march, followed by the mid-day service, to lunch at the Courthouse Hotel and 2UP. The committee will next meet on Easter Saturday.

JAMIESON ON THE LINE with Carmel Dixon

PLOWING BACK TO TOWN: The fully restored International Tractor that Andrew Orum, coordinator of the Tractor Trek to Jamieson, restored during COVID-19 lockdowns.

He will be sadly missed.

In God’s Care.

THERE were celebrations on Sunday afternoon at the Courthouse Hotel.

Jamieson home owners Jenny and Jim Robinson were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary.

A small group of old friends joined them for a glass of congratulatory bubbles.

Congratulations.

THE Jamieson CFA

members were on the job last Monday with a callout to a grass fire past Kevington, at Ten Mile.

Seven members in three vehicles responded to a grass and scrub fire on the Mansfield/Woods Point road.

The fire was quickly brought under control.

THE Jamieson Anzac Day committee held the first meeting on Saturday in the Memorial Hall to co-ordinate and plan the next Anza Day agenda.

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Mansfield mayor James Tehan will be in attendance.

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This intrepid group of tractor owners drove to Jamieson in 2021 and delighted the local Jamieson residents.

This trip the group will stay two nights in Jamieson with their amazing restored tractors and drive into Jamieson through Woods Point.

They are organising a drive up the Howqua River Road on the free day and the museum coordinators will accommodate a viewing of the historical display and the outdoor farming and agricultural implements at the rear of the museum building.

The Jamieson Heritage Walk has been offered to those who would like to participate.

The featured points of interest along the Mansfield/ Woods Point road will be of interest to the trekkers, although the average tractor speed is 20 miles per hour, this hardy group drove their tractors along the Licola Road to Jamieson in 2021 and then to Wood Point the next day.

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During the interment, the great grandchildren lightened the service with the coordinated blowing of bubbles.

Following the service the family and friends repaired to the big pool reserve, on the banks of the Jamieson River, for a picnic luncheon and reminiscence.

Geoff and Fran lived in Shepparton, the formal requiem service was conducted at the Shepparton Football Ground where Geoff coached the local team for many years, with hundreds of attendees.

Geoff was a star Hawthorn football player during the 1950s wearing number ‘18’.

Geoff organised the Shepparton Rifle Shooters to attend the Jamieson Dawn Service on Anzac Day for over 10 years.

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THE Jamieson community were saddened by the recent passing of much respected Geoffrey Robert Wilson.

Geoff was a very vital member of the local community, he was the husband of the late Fran Wilson.

Fran was the daughter of Mick Comerford, who coached the local football team years ago.

The Comerford family were well respected Jamieson residents.

Fran passed in 2008 and was interred at the picturesque Jamieson Cemetery.

It was Geoff’s wish to be interred with Fran and the service was held on Saturday at 11:30am, with their family of seven children and spouses, 19 grandchildren, partners and spouses and 10 great grandchildren.

A very large crowd of friends, family and local residents also attended the service.

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With 35 sites across Victoria and NSW, we are always keen to add talented team members to our crew.

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How to apply: To apply to work with Bowser Bean Café, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@bowserbean.com.au including “Mansfield CSR” in the subject line.

Mansfield Power Ag is looking to fill the following positions.

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We are hiring a Learning Skills Advisor!

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The Centre helps people and communities be more confident, skilled, and productive. We are seeking an experienced Trainer and Assessor – Disability Wangaratta and Mansfield, Contract, 63-66k + salary packaging.

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Personal Notices HUNTER, Mary.

16/9/1934 - 22/1/2022

Died peacefully at home in Mansfield with her family.

Beloved wife of Stanley (dec) and mother of David, Stephen and Laura.

Forever in our hearts.

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Vlaeminck out of Ashes, WC with injury AUSTRALIA have been dealt a seismic blow with an injured right foot ruling Tayla Vlaeminck out of the Ashes and a second straight World Cup. Two years after a stress fracture ruined her T20 World Cup hopes on the eve of the tournament, the injury has returned at the worst possible time for the quick.

Scans have shown a stress fracture of the navicular in her right foot, meaning the 23-year-old will miss the rest of the summer.

That will include the remainder of the multi-series Ashes against England, as well as the 50-over World Cup that follows in New Zealand.

The injury is the third hit to Australia’s bowling stocks, with legspinner Georgia Wareham already unavailable

for both major campaigns while Sophie Molineux is missing the Ashes.

Opening batter Beth Mooney is out indefinitely after suffereing a fractured jaw last week, however she has since returned to facing underarm throwdowns.

Team doctors are unsure how long Vlaeminck will be sidelined for this time, however, her previous injury ruled her out of cricket for 12 months with some setbacks.

“Tayla has sustained an acute navicular stress fracture,” team doctor Pip Inge said.

“She had a similar injury in early 2020; this fracture completely healed and Tayla made a successful return to play to international cricket in March 2021.

“Tayla reported a return in

mid-foot pain and subsequent images have confirmed a recurrent stress fracture of the navicular.

“She will be unavailable for the Ashes Series and ODI World Cup.” At her best, Vlaeminck is the quickest bowler in the world and has been tipped by the likes of Mel Jones to be the first woman to crack the 130km/h barrier.

However, her development has been stunted by recurring injuries, including a shoulder issue in 2019 and two knee reconstructions due to ruptured ACLs. Vlaeminck’s injury will likely see fellow quick Darcie Brown play a bigger role in the Ashes, with Stella Campbell the most likely option to be added to the squad.

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STAR: Alex de Minaur says he is “living the dream” at the Australian Open.

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Dreamer de Minaur eyes Open quarter-finals

BY his own account, Alex de Minaur is “living the dream” at Melbourne Park and Australia’s last man standing won’t die wondering against Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open fourth round.

Two and a bit years after squaring off for the prestigious season-ending crown at the 2019 Next Gen Finals in Turin, de Minaur and Sinner have arrived on the grand slam big stage.

A place in the quarterfinals is in the offing for 20-year-old Sinner, the fast rising world No.10, and de Minaur, who seems to have been around for an age yet is still only 22.

It’s taken de Minaur five years to venture beyond the first week in Melbourne and the home hope doesn’t plan on letting his big opportunity slip.

“We’re not done,” de

Minaur said as he bids to become the first Australian to make the men’s Open quarter-finals since Nick Kyrgios in 2015.

“I’m happy with where my level is at, so I’m just at the moment taking care of business.

“I’m very happy I was able to do that in the first week of the slam “I’m at my home slam doing what I love. I’m living the dream.”

But the Sydneysider knows he must take his game to new heights to bring down Sinner, the 188cm-tall young gun earmarked for super-stardom.

“I hit with Jannik in Sydney. I’ve hit with him a lot,” de Minaur said.

“I’ve played him. I know what’s coming: immense firepower.

“I’m going to have to be ready to not get bullied

around the court and really take it to him.

“That’s definitely the game plan. To take it to these top guys, you’ve got to be aggressive and really take it to them.

“You can’t just sit back and let them bully you around.”

A US Open quarterfinalist in 2020, de Minaur rose to No.17 in the world last August before a bout of COVID-19 ruined the second half of his season last year.

Now ranked 42nd, he vowed to add more power to his game in 2022 in a bid to take the next step at the slams.

With a win over world No.7 and 2021 Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini in Sydney already this summer, and now his charge to the Open’s last 16, de Minaur is clearly moving in the right direction.

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Halket sneaks win in year’s first road race THE first MMBCC road race of 2022 on Thursday, January 20 was greeted by 17 enthusiastic entrants.

Awaiting them from the Botanic Park was 25km out to Sawpit Gully Road and back and then the little kick up Mt Battery Road to the Showgrounds.

On a warm evening we gave a very warm welcome to first time racers with the MMBCC, John Findlay and Geoff Maguire.

First away was former handicapper John Eisner, who no longer gets an armchair ride, as the lone limit rider on 14 minutes; then came Findlay, Alex Green and Ian Conrick at 9.30; Steve Curnow, Tim Hall, Janine Appleton and Rob Skinner at 6.30; Tim Ross and Darren Bakker at 4.00.

The Chopping Block group was made up of Ant Bateup, Jarrod Appleton and Maguire at 2.00; and Scratch were

last - Chris Miller, handicapper Dave Moore, Steve Duke and Bruce Halket.

All groups started strongly into the wind - of note was Eisner who showed exceptional intestinal fortitude to ride alone into the wind and he was still ahead at the turnaround.

The 6.30 group of Skinner, Janine Appleton, Hall and Curnow were looking particularly good - partly explained by Skinner’s youthful clean-shaven face.

Conrick had started to struggle by the Broken River and by the tomato farm he’d been detached from the Green-Findlay train.

Hall was the next detachment near Tabletop Road but help was on the way.

Meanwhile, the Scratch group was flying.

Reigning club champ Miller was taking monstrous turns on the front and block were caught on the descent

Wimbledon contenders Erich Schneider and Belinda Cipa become B champions.

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Mixed doubles champions Justin Odd and Michelle Pigdon.

PHOTO :Rhonda Carpenter

RACING: Tim Ross leads the field through the final bend into Mt Battery Road. Pictured (from left) Geoff Maguire, Bruce Halket, Rob Skinner, Janine Appleton, Darren Bakker, Ant Bateup, Chris Miller and Tim Ross. Photo by Tony Copland. after the turnaround.

Bakker and Ross rode tremendously together.

They’re the joint namesakes of a certain unofficial club award but there was no hint of regurgitation, only concentration.

Hall tagged onto these two from the turnaround through to the Broken River on the way back but couldn’t maintain their pace.

After Long Lane, Moore

went to the front and lifted the speed from 40 km/h to nearly 50.

It was a huge turn which made up heaps of ground on Bakker and Ross.

Like a shooting star, he burnt brightly, even fiercely but then fizzled out and dropped off the back.

Curnow, Green and Findlay were caught near Barwite Road leaving only Janine Appleton and Skinner

with a chance to hold off the rampaging Miller.

Appleton and Skinner, the remains of the 6.30 group, still looked likely on the outskirts of town.

More power on the front from Bateup, Ross, Halket and Miller saw gaps opening in the peloton.

A big effort from Bakker closed one of those gaps, with Green dragging Maguire onto the back too.

At Redgum Court, Skinner was startled when, seemingly from nowhere, Scratch came past heading downhill to the final corner.

Miller, Maguire, Bakker, Bateup and Ross rounded the corner into Mt Battery Road together and headed up the hill with Halket and Maguire trailing by about 10 metres.

But the uphill finish straight slowed the leaders just enough to let Halket sneak past to take the win.

Miller held on for second ahead of Bateup and Maguire.

They were followed by Bakker, Skinner, Ross, Janine Appleton, Curnow and Findlay rounded out the top ten in his first race in thirty years.

That meant Halket also rode fastest time of 39.45.

Many thanks to the recuperating Allan Gerrans, Mel Green, Mick Pearce, Justin Berry and Alistair and Ben Ross for officiating.

Details of results can be found at www.mmbcc.org. au as can details of the upcoming Mansfield Hotel Tour powered by Orcoda on March 19 and 20.

Next week will see the MMBCC host its only Individual Time Trial of the season, with an out-andback course on Graves Road.

Entries via the Team App by 8pm Wednesday please.

Men’s singles champion Phil Smith and runner-up Dan Robertson.

PHOTO :Rhonda Carpenter

Women’s singles champion Sarah Walker with runner-up Michelle Pigdon after their match.

PHOTO :Rhonda Carpenter

Women’s doubles B finalists: (from left) Courtney O’Loughlan, Loretta Armitage, Ilena Meek and Carolyn Murray.

PHOTO: Karyn Fraser.

Men’s singles B grade: Cal Bono and champ Mark O’Loughlan.

Men’s doubles champions Dan Robertson and Andrew Downey with president Brendan Grant between them.

PHOTO: Karyn Fraser

Women’s doubles A finalists: (from left) Michelle Pigdon, Kathryn Murray, Deb Mims and Karyn Fraser.

PHOTO :Courtney O’Loughlan

Tennis crowns club champions

By RHONDA CARPENTER IT was a beautiful balmy night for the opening event of the MTA club championships last Monday.

The superbly groomed courts made line calls especially easy for the players; that was an ace.

Mixed doubles champions Justin Odd and Michelle Pigdon successfully defended their title after defeating Dan Robertson and Rhonda Carpenter 8-6 in an even contest.

In the B grade event and wearing their Wimbledon whites, Erich Schneider and Belinda Cipa fast tracked their route to the final.

On the farm with a cow down, and his tennis partner having to isolate, Al Crockett was understandably disappointed to forfeit.

He magnanimously encouraged

his would-be opponents the best of luck.

Courtney and Mark O’Loughlan defeated Shane Richards and Emily Dirksen but equally wore themselves out in their lengthy battle.

This allowed the first time pairing of Schneider and Cipa an opening into the winners’ circle.

The pair defeated the O’Loughlans 8-3.

On Tuesday night the men’s and women’s doubles were again played on a perfect night.

Isolating and absent players ensured the draw be re-jigged.

Deb Mims happily returned to the court partnering Karyn Fraser winning their first round 8-2 but met their match in the A grade final against Kathryn Murray and Michelle Pigdon who won 8-5.

Carolyn Murray and Ilena Meek defeated Courtney O’Loughlan and Loretta Armitage 8-5 in their B grade final to become the new champions.

In the men’s event Dan Robertson and Andrew Downey successfully defended their men’s doubles title against gallant veterans HansPeter Lang and Phil Smith.

Drone shot footage of the match was sent to members.

Erich Schneider and Mark O’Loughlan overcame Brendan Grant and Matt Johnstone 8-1 in the B grade final.

The runners up pair combined last-minute and first time for the contest.

On a warm windy Wednesday night Sarah Walker successfully defended her women’s singles title

for the third consecutive year.

Down by two games at the outset, Walker outplayed her tricky opponent Michelle Pigdon to win 8-2.

The well attended men’s singles finished late on Thursday, yet another superb night, with supporters enjoying the intense high-quality tennis.

Runner-up Dan Robertson had worked hard to defeat several skilled opponents on his road to the final.

Rohan West, Matt Daly and Justin Odd all fell to him before he succumbed to Phil Smith 6-8.

Smith had defeated Andrew Downey, and Hans-Peter Lang 7-1 in a tie break, in a somewhat smoother path to the final, opening the door for victory.

Euphoric after his win in the final, Phil Smith acknowledged the finer qualities of his opponent, the club, its people, and the club’s sponsors in his heart-warming victory speech.

Mark O’Loughlan defeated Cal Bono 8-5 for the men’s singles B grade championship.

Thanks go to all who supported the event, players, organisers, and spectators, for their work behind the scenes and on each night.

Night competition starts next week for Tuesday and Thursday only, as Wednesday is Australia Day. If you can’t play, please find your own fill in.

Captains need to check-in with fellow team members for this first week.

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Visitors take out the ladies vets

A2s give Chiltern the chills

By Lyn Foots LAST weekend saw the Mansfield A2 side up against Chiltern at home and after a great tussle Mansfield took the points winning 85 shots to 74.

Ray Robinson, Graeme Clements, Rick Nichols and Mike Harrison started well.

The game evened up but Mansfield pulled ahead taking a good win 22 to 13.

George Peterson, Elaine Peterson, Chris Laws and Marian Ryan had a very close tussle early on but became more consistent and eventually took the game 20 to 14.

Lyn Foots, Peter Roberts, Mark Bettany and Ray Close battled hard early and were initially down.

They picked up their game but could not hang on to a regained lead, going down 19 to 23.

The final rink of John Foots, Noel Jackson, Alex Clarke and Sid Revell had a battle on their hands and the two teams could not be separated drawing at 24 shots apiece.

The A2s moves up to fifth position and play third placed YMGCR away this week.

The B1s travelled to play second placed Moyhu and came home with a great win 64 shots to 46.

Winston Taylor, Tom Tomic, Kevin Nikkelson and Ross Parsons had a close tussle early but asserted their authority taking a great win 21 to 13.

Gary Fuller, Irene Fuller, Pam ZierkMahoney and Jenny Walsh made a good start but Moyhu hung in and managed to take the win 18 to 16.

The final rink of Graham Smith, Don Cameron, Mick Walsh and Enid Smith began well and fought off a resurgent Moyhu to take a comfortable win 27 shots to 15.

The B1s remain on top of the ladder and next play at home against Swanpool.

The B2s had a bye last week and stay at sixth on the ladder and will play away a Corowa RSL this weekend.

Mansfield’s Home Pennant began last week with the Brown team of Graeme Burgess, Colleen Christopher, Helmut Beck and Coral Taylor taking the points over the Blue team of Winston Taylor, Nick Klein, Belinda Snider and Tom Tomic 22/16.

The Green team of George Peterson, Lyn Holland, Howard James and Theo Scheltinga also had a win over the Orange team of Nikko, Glenda Revell, Mark Bettany and Nola Jones 20/13 and the Yellow team of Pam ZierkMahoney, Gunter J, Gwen Gray and Elizabeth Christopher had a solid win over the Lime team of Carolyn Close, Peter McNeil, Marco Bohren and Ross Parsons 24/15.

The Pink team of Elaine Peterson, Mick Walsh, Ian Morley and John Lobbe had a win against the Gold team of Jenny Walsh, Kathleen Bock, Anne Wileman and Ida Rachelle 17/14 and in the final game the Black team of Noel Jackson, Vicki Klein, Les Blake and Cathy Johnson had a great win against the Red team of Ray Close, Gregg Snider, Mingo Diaz and Chris Edward 28/14.

Also over the weekend Mansfield had Lyn Holland representing our club in the District State Novice Singles Championships held at Rutherglen Bowls Club supported by a good group of supporters.

Lyn played exceptional bowls to win her first game against a Wodonga opponent 22/19 after a marathon 3 hour game and followed up with another great game just going down to another Wodonga opponent 21/18.

Congratulations Lyn on a fabulous effort in your first ever major event.

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By LINDA TERRY

DRIVEN: Jenny Koraus looks on as Lyn Poulson nails her drive this week.

OUR golfing week kicked off with eight ladies playing nine holes of par on Tuesday, with Jenny Koraus winning the day and Div 1 with a very nice -1, while Kerri Nicol had an excellent result of -2 to win Div 2.

Kerri is quite a newbie to golf, playing off a handicap of 45, and is a great example of how the handicap opens up the comp to all levels and abilities and can be rewarding even if you don’t have years of experience behind you.

On Wednesday it was a stroke round and it’s great to see a bunch of girls who have transitioned from only playing nine holes, to now taking in the 18 hole Wednesday comp, as well as mixing it up to play with different playing partners, which is a great way to get more experience.

Numbers were also getting back to normal with 28 ladies playing.

Winner of the day and Div 2 with a fantastic nett 67 was Pam Abbott (43) - you couldn’t wipe the smile off Pam’s face.

Next best was the winner of Div 1, Patsy Smiles with nett 70.

Sue Parsons was runner up with 71 for Div 1, and Marion Mitchell with 73 for Div 2.

Line Balls went to Sue Crow 71, Sam Bailey, 73, Robyn Baker 73, Wendy Hunt 73 and Sheryl Sargent 73.

Nearest the pins went to Sheryl on the third, Andrea Marsden on the seventh and Marion Foster on the sixteenth. Best second shot on the ninth was Marion Mitchell and on the tenth, Patsy Smiles.

With more of the girls playing 18 holes now, Thursdays are not getting the numbers, but Marion Sargent had 15 points for her nine holes out of the two that played.

Finally, on Saturday, 13 ladies took to the course for a stableford round.

Visitor Ruth Tenace from Kew, won with 36 points, while Linda Brook was runner up on a countback from third place winner, Marion Sargeant, both with 35 points.

Line balls went to Lyn Poulson 34, Millie Cumming 33, Shelly Comerford 33 and Bev Kilkenny from Goonawarra with 32.

Nearest the pins on the third was Lesley Anderson and Sheryl Sargent had the best third shot on 18.

Mansfield also hosted the North East Vets last week.

Surprisingly the money didn’t go all the home team’s way for the ladies.

Winner was Marg Curtis of Myrtleford with 38 points, Chris Mildren from Howlong was runner up with 37 and our own Lesley Anderson was third with 35 on a countback.

Linda Terry and Jenny Koraus did both manage to get a nearest the pin, however.

Thanks as always to Geoff Brown and his merry band of helpers for the day.

The next round of Vets is at Bright on February 21 which is always a popular one to get to, so get your entries in by February 10 ladies, alongside your entries in for the North East Opening Day on Friday, February 25 at Yarrawonga.

Mansfield takes on the 2XU triathlon series

RACERS: Alyx Jackson, Taj Walker, Jarrah Jackson, Seb Walker, Indi Walker and Kezi Wolfe sporting their medals after completing race three of the 2XU triathlon series.

ON Sunday, January 16, six Mansfield Primary School students travelled to Melbourne to compete in race three of the 2XU triathlon series.

The event was held at Catani Gardens, St Kilda.

Seb Walker (11), Jarrah Jackson (10), Kezi Wolfe (10), Taj Walker (9), Alyx Jackson (8) and Indi Walker (7), all raced across a number of different age groups which made it an exciting event to watch.

The event started with a 100m swim, then onto a 3km bike ride, and finished with a 500m run.

All competitors received a finisher’s medal as they crossed the finish line.

The weather could not have been better - blue sky and sunshine, and the water was flat and warm.

After so many cancelled events, it’s exciting to see the kids back out there and enjoying themselves with their friends.

They are all looking forward to race four in the series on Sunday, February 6 in Sandringham.

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Green far from regulation, Cooper crushes it

By LAURIE HARCUS LAST Week was Maurie Walsh’s moment of fame, this week it Was Fletcher Cooper’s.

We recently had massive lightning brighten our heavens, and on Saturday we had Fletcher light up the golf course in similar fashion, along with Kyle plus Paul Lange and I were there to watch with admiration.

Tuesday, a field of 29 were present to play Stableford.

Paul Bell returning to golf after a rest cleaned up with 40 points, a very good day Paul.

Three shots behind Kerry Hartwig was in clear second place, followed by three players with 36 pts, in order, Gary Johnson, Paul Norris and Alan Parrott.

Thursday’s Stableford results; two divisions had a total of 59 persons.

Div 1 saw Kyle Bridgeman win with 38 pts on a countback, second was Angus Hawkes (13, Queenscliff ) 38, to Maurie Walsh (8) with 37.

Div 2 and Danny Oliver (32) won with 39 pts, second was Shane Brook (22) 38 pts and Chris Purcell (29) third on 37 pts.

Kyle had a very good round of even par off the stick.

Maurie Walsh continues his breathtaking form following his superb round last week, again playing under his handicap.

Maurie enjoys his horses, allegedly; he will certainly be a short priced favourite to lose another shot soon.

Two weeks in a row sees Danny Oliver heading the leaderboard in Div 2, another fine round three under his handicap, even after losing two shots from last week’s win.

Shane Brook, another lad who is consistently in the money and falling down the handicap numbers, should be in the teens before much longer.

Chris Purcell has been men-

tioned in despatches favourably several times recently.

Saturday Stableford saw 54 players in two Divisions, an increase of 23 per cent over last week’s numbers.

Div 1 was won by Josh Green (7) with 41 pts, Mark Pearson (8) had 38 on a countback from Jarrod Heath (10).

Div 2 and Fletcher Cooper (18) won with 41 pts, Shane Brook (21) had 39 pts from Daryl Horwood (23) in third with 38 pts.

Young Josh Green, a very likeable and popular young man who is also a member of our Pennant team has come in with the goods this week, following the recent 25 hole marathon pennant match Josh played with Mark Jones.

Josh played five shots under his already low handicap, equating to two over the card.

Mark Pearson was again outstanding to follow-up from his win last Saturday.

Nice to see Jarrod Heath have another excellent round; more challenging for him in the future with his handicap now in single digits, keep it going Jarrod.

Fletcher Cooper’s name has been in the headlines so often over the past few months that I only have to type ‘F’ then my computer autofills his name.

My playing partner Paul Lange is playing some good golf, albeit without the benefit of being able to play as regularly as he would like.

He quietly had 18 pts on the front nine then 10 pts in three holes, including an impressive four point birdie on the eleventh; at this stage it was ‘watch out Fletch’.

A small hiccup around 13/14 saw him end up with a respectable 36.

Shane Brook again this week was very impressive, three shots under his handicap after reducing it for the second time in a week.

Have a safe and happy Australia Day.

CRUSHING IT: Fletcher Cooper lit up the golf course last week.

White ball wizardry from Walsh

By LAURIE HARCUS LAST week really belonged to Maurie Walsh.

He was seen having an injection on Tuesday, which was allegedly his booster shot.

But considering the round he had, suspicious minds have been wondering if it included any additional ‘performance enhancing’ properties.

Tuesday saw a small field of 31 line up in the par event.

Three players achieved +3 with the lion’s share of the prizes going to David Kinnersly on a countback from Ben Martin who is playing some really good golf at the moment.

Ian Jones was the unlucky loser also having +3.

Special mentions to Phil Conway, Angus Bolitho and Stephen O’Sullivan all with +2, one shot clear of Gary Johnson.

Thursday’s stableford results; two divisions had a total of 66 persons and Div 1 was taken out by Mark Pearson (9) with 41 pts, Jason Wilson

(22) followed with 40 pts.

Div 2 saw Danny Oliver (34) win with 42 pts from Perrin Gooding (26) 40 pts.

Mark Pearson had an excellent round four over the card off the stick.

Mark is always a cheerful, happy person; no wonder his son, Ollie, is such a nice person who obviously gained a good golfing pedigree from Mark, hence his move into being a trainee pro and playing off +1 here.

Danny had the highest score of the day 42 pts, partial retirement is enabling him to have a lot more practice.

Plus having a friend and mentor like Rod Sargent tends to help and aid the cause.

Danny was in electric form and believed that he may have been responsible for the spectacular electric lightning display on Thursday evening.

The standard for the day was high with line balls going down to 36 pts.

Saturday’s stroke saw 44 players in two divisions.

Div. 1 and Maurie Walsh (9) had a net 66 just ahead of James Octigan (17) with 67 net.

Div. 2 and Stephen Marks (24) of IGA fame had a net 76, from Wayne Desmond (28) with a net 80.

Other exceptional results - Nick Siperki net 67.

Also on that score was Jason Wilson with Alan Parrott one shot away.

The highlight of course was Maurie’s round of 75; an outstanding score, three over the card off the stick and playing to his age.

This followed a solid round on Thursday winning the group money with Martin Slack as his partner.

Alan Parrott and his partner nearly had to take out a loan to pay their debts.

We also have Wayne Desmond to watch as a quiet achiever having a very good week with his second in Div 2 on Saturday after an equal third on Thursday.

Nice to see Shaun Wade and Jeremy Veneman on the track again and enjoying our fabulous course.

Stay well, stay safe.

WIZARDRY: Maurie Walsh plays to and disregards his age with three over the card off the stick last week.

SPORT

Come and try squash SQUASH has been going strong in Benalla for over 50 years.

Recent lockdowns have done little to curb the enthusiasm of the club or the breadth and depth of squash on offer.

The Benalla Squash Club still has players of all ages and abilities and is available to everybody.

Unfortunately the squash courts in Mansfield closed down some years back and a few players went to Benalla to continue playing for a time.

The Benalla Squash Club would like to revitalise that connection and already have two squash players, now living in Mansfield, that will be travelling to Benalla each week to play in their up-coming squash competition.

It would be great to fill a car (or two) with people each week, to car pool and enjoy squash in Benalla.

So to help with this, the Benalla Squash Club is putting on four evenings of free squash so previous players can gradually get fit again before the upcoming autumn competition season and new players can have a try at the sport to see what it is like.

There will be players of all ages and standards to play with at the ‘Come and Try’ nights, plus racquets and balls can be provided by the club if you don’t have them.

Squash is a great sport to play, one of the best cardiac workouts and can be played regardless of the weather conditions.

The regular in-house competition season, which runs on Monday and Wednesday evenings, will commence on February 14.

The courts are also open most Sundays at 5pm for social play and coaching is available.

There is also a separate junior squad who play socially and competitively, depending on their standard, plus some juniors play in both the junior squad and the regular competition nights.

‘Come and Try’ nights are being held on Monday, January 31, Wednesday, February 2, Monday, February 7 and Wednesday, February 9.

Each night commences at 6:30pm at 5 Thomas Street, Benalla.

Come along, bring a friend, get your friend to bring a friend and have a go and have a fun time.

If you require further information, the Benalla Squash and Racquetball Association can be contacted at info@bsara. com.au.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2021/22 season

SCOREBOARD

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS DEF WANGARATTA MAGPIES

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS DEF BY ROVERS UNITED BRUCK

CITY COLTS DEF OVENS VALLEY UNITED

DELATITE DEF YARRAWONGA MULWALA

WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS J Thewlis c S Francis b H Malsem .................................39 RA Malcolm b R Worcester...............................................0 P Menon c B Surrey b M Ryan..........................................8 *J Davies run out (M Ryan, K Surrey)............................45 +CD Matheson c T Cogger b K Surrey.............................7 N Bonwick c S Thompson b K Surrey.............................8 NJ Pell b M Ryan................................................................7 Z Guilfoyle b K Surrey .......................................................0 RB Grant c K Surrey b M Ryan..........................................2 T Rosser lbw b K Surrey ...................................................5 MD Gathercole not out .....................................................3 Extras (nb 2, w 20, b 4, lb 1) ............................................27 Total..............................................................................151 Overs: 40.0 FOW: 2 (RA Malcolm) 16 (P Menon) 81 (J Thewlis) 116 (CD Matheson) 128 (N Bonwick) 135 (J Davies) 136 (Z Guilfoyle) 141 (RB Grant) 145 (NJ Pell) 151 (T Rosser).

Bowling: M Ryan 8/0/3/31, R Worcester 8/2/1/15. S Francis 4/0/0/9, H Malsem 5/0/1/19, C Ellett 3/0/0/17, W Love 4/0/0/22, K Surrey 7/0/4/23, S Thompson 1/0/0/10.

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS L Whitten c M Knight b CJ Brodie....................................0 B Dale c M Honman b DJ Stratton ................................90 M Whitten b S Briggs.......................................................15 J Beattie lbw b S Briggs....................................................2 *PJ McNamara c M Honman b J Ladd..........................29 JA Schonafinger run out (G Priest) .................................8 J Hyde b DJ Stratton.......................................................24 +A McCarthy run out.......................................................14 D Wilson not out .............................................................12 B Bartlett not out ..............................................................0 J Rigoni dnb Extras (nb 1, w 12, b 0, lb 5) ............................................18 Total.................................................................. 8/216 (cc) Overs: 40.0 FOW: 0 (L Whitten) 33 (M Whitten) 38 (J Beattie) 134 (PJ McNamara) 147 (B Dale) 182 (J Hyde) 185 (JA Schonafinger) 206 (A McCarthy).

Bowling: CJ Brodie 8/0/1/34, DJ Stratton 8/0/2/41, S Briggs 8/0/2/50, M Knight 8/0/0/45, C Williams 2/0/0/15, J Ladd 6/0/1/26.

CITY COLTS 1ST INNINGS TM Nanson c & b J Newton ...........................................22 JA Nanson c SB Piazza b M Paulsen ...............................3 JD Smith c S Phillips b J Newton ....................................9 KM Braden b M Elliott .......................................................8 *+MA Giggins run out (J Newton) ...................................0 NM Norris c J Neary b M Elliott ......................................10 N Crispin c DL Jenvey b J Newton ................................13 DJ Adams b M Paulsen .....................................................8 B Feldtmann not out ........................................................8 MJ Lister c J Jones b J Neary.........................................14 TW Stewart not out...........................................................0 Extras (nb 1, w 8, b 0, lb 2) ..............................................11 Total..................................................................9/106 (cc) Overs: 40.0 FOW: 23 (JA Nanson) 34 (TM Nanson) 46 (JD Smith) 46 (KM Braden) 51 (MA Giggins) 67 (NM Norris) 79 (N Crispin) 81 (DJ Adams) 101 (MJ Lister).

Bowling: J Neary 8/1/1/28, M Paulsen 8/4/2/11, C Southern 8/2/0/18, J Newton 8/3/3/17, M Elliott 5/0/2/23, SB Piazza 3/0/0/7.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS B Irvine c NJ Scales b PM Scales ...................................24 *+R Clarke b LJ Scales ....................................................49 MT Casey lbw b JB Sanford ...........................................10 H Wheeler c CG Anderson b PM Scales ........................32 M Knight not out .............................................................21 FD Smart c MR Purcell b PM Scales ................................0 B Welsh b LJ Scales ..........................................................2 B McCabe not out .............................................................8 R Bartlett dnb AT McMillan dnb C Mitchell dnb Extras (nb 2, w 11, b 0, lb 2) ............................................15 Total..................................................................6/161 (cc) Overs: 40.0 FOW: 42 (B Irvine) 55 (MT Casey) 123 (H Wheeler) 133 (R Clarke) 135 (FD Smart) 137 (B Welsh).

Bowling: LJ Scales 8/0/2/25, M Sampson 6/0/0/38, PM Scales 7/2/3/24, MR Purcell 8/3/0/14, JB Sanford 7/1/1/39, MW Stevenson 4/0/0/19.

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS K Surrey c T Rosser b Z Guilfoyle ..................................74 M Ryan c MD Gathercole b NJ Pell ................................21 C Ellett lbw b T Rosser ......................................................3 *B Surrey run out (MD Gathercole)...............................29 H Malsem b Z Guilfoyle ....................................................1 D Cogger run out (N Bonwick, P Menon) .......................2 R Worcester not out ..........................................................1 W Love lbw b Z Guilfoyle ..................................................0 S Thompson not out ........................................................3 T Cogger dnb S Francis dnb

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNINGS M Honman b PJ McNamara .............................................9 +G Priest c A McCarthy b JA Schonafinger ....................3 C Williams c PJ McNamara b B Bartlett ..........................3 SG Holmes st A McCarthy b J Rigoni ............................12 *CJ Brodie c B Bartlett b J Rigoni....................................5 O Ramage c B Bartlett b J Rigoni ....................................0 D Kohler lbw b B Bartlett .................................................3 S Briggs c D Wilson b J Beattie ......................................12 M Knight c B Dale b J Beattie...........................................2 J Ladd lbw b J Rigoni .......................................................3 DJ Stratton not out ...........................................................0

DELATITE 1ST INNINGS +E Ree-Goodings c R Clarke b C Mitchell .......................4 NJ Scales b R Bartlett .......................................................0 MA Copey not out ...........................................................87 *CG Anderson b AT McMillan .........................................51 JB Sanford run out (B McCabe, R Clarke) ......................7 MW Stevenson not out .....................................................0 PM Scales dnb AS Mahoney dnb MR Purcell dnb M Sampson dnb LJ Scales dnb

Extras (nb 3, w 11, b 1, lb 5) ............................................20 Total......................................................................... 7/154 Overs: 38.5 FOW: 62 (M Ryan) 92 (C Ellett) 146 (K Surrey) 146 (B Surrey) 149 (D Cogger) 150 (H Malsem) 150 (W Love).

Bowling: MD Gathercole 7/1/0/27, Z Guilfoyle 7.5/0/3/34, N Bonwick 4/0/0/22, RB Grant 4/0/0/15, P Menon 8/1/0/20, NJ Pell 5/0/1/16, T Rosser 3/0/1/14.

Extras (nb 1, w 23, b 2, lb 1) ............................................27 Total................................................................................ 79 Overs: 29.5 FOW: 27 (G Priest) 27 (M Honman) 38 (C Williams) 46 (SG Holmes) 52 (CJ Brodie) 55 (D Kohler) 59 (O Ramage) 65 (M Knight) 72 (J Ladd) 79 (S Briggs).

Bowling not available

OVENS VALLEY UNITED 1ST INNINGS *DL Bursill c MJ Lister b TW Stewart.............................14 +DL Jenvey lbw b DJ Adams ...........................................5 J Newton c B Feldtmann b DJ Adams..........................55 J Jones st MA Giggins b JD Smith ...................................0 M Elliott c DJ Adams b KM Braden..................................4 J Riley run out (N Crispin) ................................................4 SB Piazza c MA Giggins b DJ Adams ...............................0 C Southern lbw b JD Smith ...........................................12 S Phillips lbw b KM Braden..............................................1 J Neary c NM Norris b DJ Adams ....................................6 M Paulsen not out .............................................................0 D Walker dnb Extras (nb 1, w 2, b 0, lb 0) ................................................3 Total..............................................................................104 Overs: 33.5 FOW: 15 (DL Jenvey) 41 (DL Bursill) 45 (J Jones) 71 (M Elliott) 81 (J Newton) 81 (SB Piazza) 85 (J Riley) 91 (S Phillips) 104 (C Southern) 104 (J Neary).

Bowling: DJ Adams 7.5/2/4/11, JA Nanson 3/0/0/16, JD Smith 8/1/2/33, TW Stewart 3/0/1/13, MJ Lister 4/0/0/16, KM Braden 8/1/2/15.

A RESERVE: Ovens Valley United C.C. 5/129(cc) S Marotta 47* MC battisson 2/14 D Baldwin 2/22 def Rutherglen United C.C. 88 L Conboy 27 B Wyatt 3/17 C Thomason 3/19 G White 2/12. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 4/85 J Fraser 27 J Kennedy 25* AC Ritchie 2/9 def Delatite C.C. 66 MJ O’Loughlan 29 J Kennedy 3/10 B Kennedy 2/11. Rovers United Bruck C.C. 7/172(cc) J Wilson 58 R Cobain 48 DJ Shaw 27* S McLeod 3/21 G Singh 2/16 H Sadaya 2/19 def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 9/74 J Wilson 2/9 TS Montgomery 2/9 J Campbell 2/10. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 3/199 L Hadden 61 J Wallace 60 F Dent 27* def Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 7/107(cc) B Thompson 34 M Prestianni 3/16 F Dent 3/26. B GRADE: Rutherglen United C.C. 45 M Drage 3/8 S Bokhari 3/13 D Winter 2/8 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. 8/89(cc) C McNamara 27 D Wicks 3/13. Milawa C.C. 146 C Oates 44 N De Vries 28 M Clayton 4/24 AF Thrum 2/16 JS Bradley 2/25 def by City Colts C.C. 151 AF Thrum 41 C Oates 3/33 N De Vries 2/14. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 7/135(cc) B Revell 67 C Daly 2/2 PK Katta 2/17 S Thynne 2/40 def Ovens Valley United C.C. 6/129(cc) N Cooke 33* M Vescio 28 C Daly 26 Ck Kulkarni 2/24. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. drew Delatite C.C. Greta C.C. 9/149(cc) M Barnard 84 D Currie 27 def by Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 7/152 B Duncombe 71* D Allen 3/22 M Walker 3/27. C GRADE: Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 84 C Kennedy 4/11 A Willett 3/5 J Bozzola 2/21 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 3/97(cc) J Bozzola 59*. Rutherglen United C.C. 9/100(cc) H Berriman 3/10 def by Merton C.C. 6/138(cc) LD Berriman 61 J Roberts 30. Rovers United Bruck C.C. 4/171 J Parsons 101* def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 143 JL Triffitt 40 R Parsons 3/13 B Benton 2/12 P Coleman 2/13. Gapsted C.C. def by City Colts C.C. Greta C.C. v Ovens Valley United C.C. results not available. UNDER 16: Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 1/102 C Ellett 49* v Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 2/88 J Thewlis 29. Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 7/162(cc) G Lithgow 57 T Begnone 37 Y Paulsen 3/10 v Ovens Valley United C.C. City Colts C.C. 4/41 MJ Mahoney 2/4 v Delatite C.C. 2/85 TA Berry 28* O Clelland 26* C Petersen 2/14. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 3/77 L Nicholson 2/3 v Rutherglen United C.C. 2/41 C Beattie 28*. Rovers United Bruck C.C. Gold 8/26 B Pellegrino 3/3 H Jones 2/1 C McNamara 2/6 v Rovers United Bruck C.C. Green 4/113 J Rigoni 54*. UNDER 14: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 6/258(cc) J Priest 51* L Ham 41 M Cooney 27 J Wickham 2/5 v Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. Rutherglen United C.C. 4/54 v Rovers United Bruck C.C. - Gold 34 J Torney 3/7 M Francis 2/3. Delatite C.C. 4/64 v Rovers United Bruck C.C. Green 1/62. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 100 N Sheridan 29 C Ormond 3/16 A Brett 2/5 v City Colts C.C. 0/37 . UNDER 12: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. Red 54 L carey 3/7 M Biggs 3/10 B Crawford 2/5 def by Ovens Valley United C.C. Black 4/89(cc) G Banks 26* J Montgomery 2/5. Rovers United Bruck C.C. Green 4/140(cc) J Wells 35 H Gibb 30* def by Ovens Valley United C.C. Orange 4/149(cc) S Gibb 2/25. Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 8/84 tied Benalla Bushrangers C.C. Blue 9/84(cc) G Pfahlert 2/1. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. - GOLD 1/68(cc) def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. Rams 1/53(cc).

Greta C.C. 5/46 S Elkington 2/8 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. Gold 1/82. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C.Bulls 9/63(cc) L O’Brien 30 L Sims 2/6 def by Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. - BLACK 112 L Sims 61* F Mitchell 2/6. City Colts C.C. 3/112(cc) def Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. - WHITE 58 R Newton 3/1 L Solimo 2/0.

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A Reserve go down to ladder-leaders

By PETER SCALES MANSFIELD’S Delatite Cricket Club Second XI made the long road trip to Yarrawonga to tackle ladderleaders Yarrawonga-Mulwala Cricket Club (YMCC) in round 10 of the WDCA A Reserve competition.

Batting first upon winning the toss, skipper Mark O’Laughlan top scored with 29 runs.

He fought hard along with Alec Ritchie to advance the score to 2/33, when Ritchie departed.

O’Laughlan was out after more than an hour at

the crease, and with the score on 3/44 there was still the hope of a competitive score.

However, a Delatite collapse ensued, with five wickets falling for just five more runs.

Trent Berry and Sam Bell showed some resistance

at the tail end and the side limped to 66.

YMCC’s opening stand of 44 put paid to any hopes of a Delatite win.

They continued to bat well and comfortably passed the target, showing mercy on the visitors by calling it a day in the twen-

tieth over with the score on 4/85.

For Delatite, Brett Bradley and Mick Burrows collected a wicket apiece, and Ritchie snared two quickly with his leg spinners.

The loss sees the team fall to sixth on the A Reserve ladder.

Merton runs right through Rutherglen

Swim club dives in at Bendigo MANSFIELD Swim Club members are making the most of every opportunity because you just don’t know what might be around the corner.

On the weekend of January 8 and 9, four Mansfield families travelled to Bendigo to compete in the Bendigo Summer Meet.

The one-day qualifying event was held on Sunday, with over 200 swimmers racing.

Competitors ranged from first timers to those going for national qualifying times.

The sun was shining, and the team spirit was fantastic.

Quinn Harwood, Kezi Wolfe, Libby and Katie Ferguson, and Seb and Taj Walker not only competed in their individual age group events, but also stepped up to the open 100m events against tough competition.

With the assistance of Libby (who was swimming for Benalla

Hopefully as club members emerge from their Christmas-New Year slumber more players will be available next round, and the club will be able to field a stronger A Reserve side and will also be able to field a third XI B grade team after two forfeits in a row.

By ROHAN BERRIMAN

GREETING THE HEAT: Libby and Katie Ferguson, Quinn Harwood, Kezi Wolfe, Taj and Seb Walker recently travelled to Bendigo to compete in the Bendigo Summer Meet.

SC), the girls were able to add in some relays as well while the boys made up numbers in the Bendigo East relay teams.

The encouragement from one another was wonderful to watch and it was certainly a

great experience for them all.

There were plenty of personal best times achieved among the group which shows that their hard work and dedication at training is paying off.

Taj walked away with two

WINNING: Taj Walker won two individual medals, third in both the 50m fly and 50m backstroke. individual medals, third in both the 50m fly and 50m backstroke which was a great achievement.

Congratulations to all six swimmers, stepping up and competing against a tough field.

Evenly poised Mansfield District heading into day two Hospital Auxiliary

By ROHAN BERRIMAN DELATITE under 14 cricketers hosted Rovers Green in a two day match at Lords Oval, Mansfield.

Played as a quarters match, with both sides batting half an innings, saw Delatite win the toss and bat first making 4/64 off 20 overs.

Captain James Benton 18 not out will continue batting next Saturday, while Hoskin and Craddock both made 8.

In return Rovers are 1/62 off 20 overs.

Harry Craddock took 1/3 off 4 overs, Darcy McSweeney and Orlando Miller with great leg spin also bowled well.

Jones 24 and Dodgshun 19 are both the not out batsmen for Rovers;Â the game is evenly poised and concludes this coming Saturday, resuming at 9am.

Golf Day

THE Mansfield community is coming together to generously support efforts in raising funds for our local hospital.

This year’s golf fundraiser will be held on Sunday, February 27 and locals and visitors alike are invited to come along and have fun while raising money for a great community asset.

The hospital and staff have been vital for us all throughout the ongoing pandemic with the extra work done in vaccinating and testing clinics, and the golf fundraiser is a great way to contribute while enjoying a day out on the course.

FUNDRAISER: This year’s Mansfield District Hospital Auxiliary Golf Day will be held on Sunday, February 27 and locals and visitors alike are invited to come along and have fun while raising money for a great community asset.

WANGARATTA

MERTON cricketers made the long road trip to Rutherglen for their 36 over match on a very lush high school oval.

Merton, missing four senior players, still outperformed their opponents with a 38 run victory.

It was primarily the Berriman brothers contributing to their side’s win with Luke top scoring with 61 and younger brother Henry taking 3/10 with the ball.

Merton made 6/138, Jason Roberts’ 30 figured in a hard hitting fifth wicket partnership with Berriman to set up the win.

Opener Daryl King also made 14 to see off the opening bowlers.

Rutherglen were in the game at 2/57 at the halfway stage, however, Merton’s tight bowling and wickets to Benton, Lockhart, Craddock and Berriman saw the match swing Merton’s way.

Young Will Benton and Henry Berriman put the result out of the home side’s reach bowling tight and taking wickets, with Rutherglen finishing on 9/100.

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James wins X-Games gold in Aspen

OLYMPIC BOUND: Mt Buller’s own Scotty James won gold on the weekend at the at the 2022 X-Games superpipe, making it a record fourth win at the event. This solidifies his spot in Australia’s Winter Olympic team.

SCOTTY James will head to the Beijing Olympic Winter Games full of confidence, after winning gold in the Halfpipe at the X-Games in Aspen, USA. The 27-year-old Mount Buller trained snowboarder recorded his fourth X-Games victory with a number of impressive runs in the Aspen halfpipe, to finish ahead of Japanese riders Ayumu Hirano in second place, with his younger brother Kaishu Hirano in third.

“It’s hard to put words on this honestly, after last week in Laax which was upsetting, and I just wanted to bounce back, I love Aspen, and I love this pipe,” said James after completing his victory lap

after being guaranteed the gold medal ahead of his final run.

“Ayumu is an amazing opponent and the rest of the field and I knew I had to bring my best, so I am absolutely thrilled.”

James is Australia’s most successful male snowboarder to date.

The Olympic bronze medallist in 2018 has a collection of X Games medals (4 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze), eleven FIS World Cup medals (6 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze) and four World Championship medals, including three gold.

The X-Games is the final event for James before the Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, China.

Delatite’s rags to riches

By PETER SCALES WHAT a difference a week makes in cricket.

After a humiliating loss to Benalla the week before, the Delatite first XI bounced back in the best possible way, recording a magnificent win against powerhouse team Yarrawonga-Mulwala Cricket Club (YMCC) at Lords on Saturday.

Skipper Chris Anderson won the toss and invited the visitors to bat first.

YMCC started well with an opening stand of 42, when veteran Peter Scales got the breakthrough, Joel Sanford taking a sharp catch.

Sanford entered the attack and trapped Matt Casey LBW, the score now 2/55.

YMCC skipper Reid Clarke then teamed with Harry Wheeler for a solid 68 run partnership.

At 3/123 a large total was in the offing, however, the Delatite bowlers kept it tight with able support in the field.

Lachy Scales returned for a second spell and collected two wickets.

Scales senior recorded 3/24 from 7 overs and YMCC finished with a respectable score of 6/161 from their 40 overs.

Delatite’s run chase got off to a shaky start with openers Nick Scales and Earl Ree-Goodings out early.

With the side in trouble at 2/10 Anderson joined number three Mitch Copey and the pair set about a rescue mission.

They withstood the strong YMCC bowling attack, running smartly between the wickets and punishing anything loose, to record a superb 128 run partnership.

Anderson was out for a fine captain’s knock of 51, including two towering sixes.

At 3/138 and the game still in the balance, Sanford joined Copey and with desperate running the pairing advanced the score to 157, Sanford run out for seven.

Needing 5 off the last

over, Copey was nearly out on his feet but mustered the energy to belt the first ball back over the bowler’s head for four.

He and Matt Stevenson scrambled a quick single off the second ball to record a meritorious victory, the side’s first win over YMCC in its time in the Wangaratta league.

Copey finished with a heroic 87 not out and is a deserved winner of the BP Vantage Fuels Player of the Day Award.

The win was critical to getting the team’s season back on track and is testament to the focus on batting at training through the week from coach Lindsey Clay.

The players would like to publicly acknowledge Mark Sampson for taking over scoring duties for the day.

He had able support from long-term scorer Paul Duncan, who was briefly in attendance to pass on his scoring wisdom, and to inspire the team to a famous win.

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