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MANSFIELD EAGLES WIN AGAIN

MACE holds onto Cubby

MANSFIELD Shire Council has awarded the lease of the Mansfield Family and Children’s Centre (MFCC) to Mansfield Adult Continuing Education (MACE), who will continue to deliver early childhood education and care services at the 10 Davies Street property.

The lease to MACE subsidiary and current operator Mansfield Community Cubby House was approved in last week’s Council meeting and will be for a term of five years with three options for a threeyear extension.

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Mayor Councillor James Tehan said Council was pleased with the result of the tender process.

“This is a great outcome for our community, for MACE, and the families who utilise Cubby House’s early childhood education and care services,” he said.

“Council was committed to a thorough tender process to ensure fairness and value for Shire ratepayers, and we were

delighted to award the lease to MACE.”

Since August of 2014, MACE has leased the current Cubby House premises since the location was completed following a joint funding application between MACE and the Mansfield Shire Council to build the centre in 2004.

It operates a not-for-profit community owned and managed childcare centre which also offers before and after school care and vacation programs.

Many families raised their concerns in late March about the timing of process

as Council extended the tender submission period by a further two weeks.

Many were worried about potential disruptions caused by a change in operator, especially as the location is currently running at capacity with an extensive waitlist.

Mansfield local Laura Gosney told the Mansfield Courier in late March there was 80 families on the waitlist when she made the initial enquiry to enrol her son.

“The repercussions [of the potential closure] will be felt across the shire,” she said.

“It’s not just myself and

the other Cubby families who will be impacted, it’s the Cubby staff and their livelihoods.

“How many businesses and industries in town have staff who rely on the Cubby?”

Cr Tehan said the current lease had a “Holding Over” provision that would have allowed the current operator to continue while a potential transition occurred.

He said the continuity of Cubby House’s services at the site was a positive outcome that would give certainty to families.

“We’re very happy to see that continue,” Cr Tehan said. MACE’s CEO Kylie Richards said she is also happy with Council’s decision.

“MACE submitted a strong and comprehensive tender to Council based on a third-party valuation and with significant information demonstrating MACE has been a quality childcare provider over many years,” she said.

“On behalf of all the staff at MACE, it will be an honour to continue to provide such a valuable childcare service to the Mansfield community.”

The first set of 2023 debutantes were presented at the Mansfield Golf Club on the weekend, with the second group to follow this Saturday from 6PM. (Top, from left): Lil Dean & Harry McCormack, Quinn Russell & Jack Berg, Charlotte Kearney & Max Watson, Ashlyn Riley & Archie O’Brien, Maddi Cavill & Julian Bruno. (Bottom, from left): Jess Andrews & Archie Storer, Daisy McDougall & Will Roberts, Jess Roberts & Drew Pullford, Emmeline Evans & Judah Kelleher.

PHOTO: John Perri

Recycling scheme comes to town

By SAMUEL O’BRIEN

MANSFIELD residents will be able to cash in their recyclable containers as of November 1 this year, with the Victorian Government announcing network operators for its container deposit scheme.

The scheme, which will bring the state into alignment with the rest of the country, will be run by three network operators, namely Re.turn it, TOMRA

Cleanaway and Visy.

The state government has named Visy as the network operator for the Mansfield region.

The company will also manage the network in the Hume, Loddon and Mallee regions as well as the inner north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Visy will be supported by Envirobank, an Australianowned and recognised indigenous business and together

they will run collection and refund points across the region.

The container deposit scheme will target beverage containers that most commonly contribute to litter and are often consumed away from home.

This includes plastic soft drink bottles, glass beer bottles, soft drinks and alcohol sold in cans, and small fruit juice cartons.

“Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme will maximise

the number of cans, bottles and cartons being recycled into new products, put extra cash in Victorian pockets and will reduce the amount of litter in our environment by half,” said Victorian Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt.

CEO Mark De Wit said Visy’s established infrastructure will help ensure the program will run smoothly.

“Visy’s expertise as Australia’s largest processor of kerbside recycling ensures

we will operate a container deposit scheme Victorians can be proud of,” he said.

Within 12 months of the scheme starting, the network operators will be required to have a minimum of one collection point per 14,500 people in metropolitan areas, at least one per town of 750 people in regional areas, and at least one per town of 350 people in remote areas.

Visy is currently taking

enquires for local businesses and not for profits to act as collection point operators in the region, a key feature of the scheme.

The state government says this will encourage more community participation and education around recycling while ensuring households, local clubs and groups can share in the cash benefits of recycling their used cans, bottles and cartons.

Refurbished library opening announced

THE newly refurbished Mansfield Library on Collopy St will reopen on Tuesday, May 16 2023, with longer opening hours following community feedback.

Over the past several months the library has undergone extensive renovations, with a temporary library service operating from the Visitor Information Centre (VIC).

The VIC library service will close at midday on Saturday, April 29 2023 to allow for the move back into the updated Library space over the following fortnight.

While the library is closed, the return date for items on loan will be extended until May 23 2023.

Alternatively, items can be returned to Council’s Municipal Office at Highett Street, Mansfield between 8.30am4.30pm on weekdays.

Mayor Cr James Tehan said Mansfield Shire Council is looking forward to sharing the new library spaces with the community and is happy to announce longer opening hours in response to community feedback.

“We know everyone is excited about the changes taking place at the library,” said Cr Tehan.

“The new layout provides something for community members of all ages.

“The design reflects the beautiful landscapes and col-

ours of Mansfield’s environment and includes an exciting children’s space as well as areas for socialising, studying and remote working.”

New hours at the library have been considered as part of Council’s early budget engagement process for the 2023-24 Budget, with strong community support shown for increased hours.

The new hours will be effective from the library reopening on Tuesday, May 16 2023, with opening times extended to: - 9:30am - 5:30pm on Tuesdays - 9:30am - 5 pm on Wednesdays to Fridays - 10:00am - 1:00pm on Saturdays

Further community feedback will be sought on the new hours following the library reopening.

Friends of Mansfield Library will hand out balloons, library bags and door prizes to celebrate the reopening, with an official opening and community celebration planned for early June.

The Realising Mansfield Library’s Potential project was made possible with $543,511 of funding provided through the Victorian Government’s Living Libraries Infrastructure program.

Visit the Mansfield Library Victoria Facebook page to stay updated with the refurbishment progress.

Planning changes for farmer buildings

A RECENT planning scheme amendment will reduce unnecessary planning permit triggers and make it easier for farmers and rural and regional households in the Mansfield Shire to add extensions to their homes and allow farmers and businesses to more easily construct buildings that contribute to agricultural productivity.

The state-level amendment VC231 changes existing planning permit exemption thresholds for dwelling extensions, out-buildings and buildings used for agriculture in the Rural Living Zone, Farming Zone and Rural Activity Zone.

Mayor Cr James Tehan said the change will reduce red tape for farmers and agricultural businesses.

“Council welcomes this change, which will go a long way to helping remove unnecessary hurdles faced by the farming and agricultural sector when trying to expand their operations or extend their homes in rural and regional areas,” he said.

“It will also help to alleviate the workloads of planning staff so they can focus on more important tasks at hand and minimise permit processing times.”

The amendment changes the Victoria Planning Provisions in the Mansfield Planning Scheme by amending clauses 35.03, 35.07 and 37.08 to:

- Exempt the need for a planning permit for an alteration or extension to an existing dwelling that has a floor area up to 200 square metres.

- Allow the threshold distance for requiring a planning permit for a building triggered by a setback to a waterway, wetland or designated floodplain to be varied by a schedule to a zone.

- Exempt the need for a planning permit for an out-building associated with a dwelling that has a floor area up to 250 square metres.

- Exempt the need for a planning permit for an alteration or extension to an existing building used for agriculture that has a floor area up to 250 square metres.

The amendment was prepared by the Minister for Planning and further information can be found on the Department of Transport and Planning Website.

PICTURE PERFECT: It was all still and quiet in Goughs Bay just

crowd, now again afterward.

Second Stock Route development approved

By SAMUEL O’BRIEN

IN a meeting last week, the Mansfield Shire Council approved plans for a development of 27 houses to be built between the Stockman’s Rise estate and the development along the Stock Route approved last month.

This proposal, which council postponed making a decision on last month, was an amendment to a previously passed plan to increase the number of lots from 10 to 27 (a net increase of 17).

The development would connect the established Stockman’s Rise estate and the previously approved Stock Route development together, with houses being built beside the mapped flood zone that runs to the west of the development.

Representative for the developer Shannon Hill spoke about the proposed amendment, pointing out that this was only made possible due to

changes in zoning in the area last year.

Ms Hill also claimed the development will also help address affordable housing concerns raised by the community as the development provides good access to transport and services in Mansfield.

She also addressed the waterway zone between the development and the Stockman’s Rise estate, calling it “the prefect transition from the back of the existing low density lots to the front of the new lots”.

Councillor Mark Holcombe raised concerns from residents of the Stockman’s Rise estate, citing a petition the council received from 10 families who live in the estate.

Cr Holcombe highlighted a clause in the petition which read, “As mostly original purchasers within the subdivision, we were made promises at the time that this space would only be 10 blocks of

roughly half an acre, not 27 [blocks].

“Therefore we feel we have been misled and have made purchase and lifestyle decisions under false pretences.”

Coordinator Statutory Planning, Nicole Embling told councillors that Council officers had brought these concerns to the developer but pointed out that, “the promises that may have been made by a developer unfortunately are not able to be directly considered [in the council report]”.

In speaking for or against the motion to approve the development, councillors raised many of the same issues as they did in last month’s meeting, namely housing affordability and the impacts of higher density developments on the town.

The motion was carried with Councillors Webb, Holcombe and Rabie voting to approve the development and Councillor Sladdin voting against it.

GOLD MEDAL GIFT PACK

A selection of six different Ros Ritchie Wines, all having received Gold Medals at Australian Wine Shows.

before the Easter holiday

PHOTO: Helen Hicks

Wednesday: Mostly sunny

Temperature: 9-23

Thursday: Shower or two

Temperature: 5-18

Friday: Showers

Temperature: 11-21

Saturday: Shower or two

Temperature: 7-16

Sunday: Possible shower

Temperature: 5-17

Monday: Showers

Temperature: 7-19

Tuesday: Showers

Temperature: 6-14

Week to 9am Monday – 0mm

Month Total (April 2023) – 53.6mm

Month Total (April 2022) – 68.6mm

YTD Total – 217mm

Total (2022) – 977.20mm

Total (2021) – 789.9mm

Total (2020) – 746.6mm

Monday

This week: 287.35m full or 93.8% of capacity 1.55m below full supply level

Inflow: 1,000 megalitres per day

Release: 3,000 megalitres per day

Imortalised - Hans and Captain to grace the slopes once again

FOLLOWING the passing of Hans Grimus in 2018 conversations began amongst the community about a means of marking his contribution to Mt Buller and the idea of a sculpture was raised.

In 2020 a request for proposals for a public artwork to commemorate Hans was developed.

The brief was for a bronze sculpture of Hans and his dog Captain on the Bourke Street Chair to be located at the entrance to the village.

A community consultative committee with representatives from National Australia Museums Association (NAMA), the Grimus family, Mt Buller Chamber, Mt Buller Ratepayers Association and the Resort Management Board was formed to assess responses.

From five proposals the committee were unanimous in their recommendation of the proposal by artists Dean Colls, Louise

Skacej and Peter Corlette.

There was a fantastic response to a call to raise funds for supporting this project with individuals and organisations from across the Mt Buller and Australian Alpine community contributing more than $230,000.

Once installed the sculpture will become part of NAMA’s collection, alongside other key pieces of public art at Mt Buller including works by Andrew Rodgers and Julia Anderson.

Cast in bronze the sculpture aims to capture Hans and Captain as they are shown in a photograph on the chairlift shortly after leaving the ground.

Carefully engineered stainless steel supports provide the necessary support for the sculpture without breaking the magic of the sense of being airborne.

Artists Peter Corlett OAM, Dean Colls and Louise Skacej bring over a century of cumu-

lative experience producing award winning public artworks to this project.

Their humanist approach to portrait sculpture has produced an identifiable and relatable artwork for those who knew Hans and those who will never had the chance to meet him.

Both Dean and Louise have strong connections to the mountain.

Louise was secretary of the Melbourne State College Ski Club in the early 80s, and Dean fell in love with the mountain when he was at Timbertop and returned again and again to ski and walk its slopes.

“We have a great deal of affection for Mt Buller with all of us being keen skiers that have spent many seasons skiing and staying on the mountain,” Dean Colls said.

In November the Hans Grimus Commemorative Sculpture reached a major milestone

with the completion of the clay model.

The sculpture is not an exact reproduction of the image of Hans and Captain - Hans is an age in-between when the photograph was taken and the way many people remembered him in his later years.

To create such a dynamic and life-like clay model of Hans and Captain the artists drew on photographs and human and dog models to add as much detail as possible.

The New Year saw a series of molds created from the model so the bronze sculpture could be cast.

The sculpture will be unveiled on May 20, 2023 before invited guests only including - Lotte Grimus and the boys, lots of the donors, the committee that’s managed all the fundraising etc. There’s will also be a wider community event on the Friday before King’s Birthday Weekend - June 9.

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WE’RE HERE: Three-dimensional model of the Hans Grimus and Captain sculpture placed on its final site on the Mt Buller Road. Source: Dean Colls

RIDING HIGH: The inspiration for the sculpture - Hans Grimus and Captain on the Bourke Street Double Chairlift on 18 July 1972. Source: The Herald

Electric cars set to supercharge Mansfield

By SAMUEL O’BRIEN

AS electric vehicles (EV) are set to dominate new car sales, towns and regions across the High Country have invested in public chargers, signage and support to encourage people to travel to the region.

The Mansfield Shire Council is actively investing in EV charging solutions, with a project in Jamieson almost complete and a location in Mansfield yet to be finalised.

Publically accessible EV chargers are already installed and operational in Benalla, Euroa and Wangaratta with each of the local councils saying the locations allow visitors to experience their towns while waiting.

At the Delatite Winery, EV charges have been operational since 2019 and managing director David Ritchie says it has allowed for more tourists to stop by.

“We’ve had quite a few people stop in Mansfield overnight on their trip from Sydney to Melbourne,” he said.

“They drop their car off at the winery, buy a case of wine, stay overnight in town, then pick their car up the following morning and continue to Melbourne.

“I’ve had quite a few discussions with people who’ve made a day or overnight trip to Mansfield from Melbourne as they

OPERATIONAL: EV chargers across the North East have already been rolled out in central locations of towns like Wangaratta, benefiting local businesses and allowing tourists to explore what is on offer.

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knew they could get a top up charge at the winery.”

He said the chargers have also helped with the business’ commitment to sustainability.

Melissa Crane, General Manager Infrastructure & Planning at Mansfield Shire Council noted the increased prevalence of EVs and the importance to make sure infrastructure kept up with the changing car market.

“Last year Council provided support to EVIE Networks in their application for a Charging the Regions grant,” she said.

“They were successful in obtaining a grant to install an EV charger within the Mansfield

township, and Council has been working with them to find a suitable location.

“This charger will be installed at no cost to ratepayers, which was an important consideration for Council in comparing this application with other partfunded, unbudgeted proposals.”

The Federal Government recently released a National Electric Vehicle Strategy, introducing fuel efficiency standards by the end of the year.

It came after 120 local government representatives from across the country called on the Government to supercharge the country’s supply of affordable

electric vehicles through legislation like this.

They argue this legislation opens the door for affordable low and zero emissions vehicles and help ensure that Australia does not continue to be a “dumping ground” for polluting vehicles.

Clean Transport Campaigner Ajaya Haikerwal says that the Government has made an important step by putting a Fuel Efficiency Standard at the centre of the Strategy.

“What we’ve needed for a long time is a world-class Standard that is at least as ambitious as Europe or New Zealand,” said Mr Haikerwal.

Regional communities are best placed to understand local opportunities and challenges.

That’s why Regional Partnerships work with communities to provide economic and social insights directly to the Victorian Government. We are looking for leaders to join the Ovens Murray Regional Partnership to fill vacant Chair, Deputy Chair and Member positions. Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 7 May.

Pictured:

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Godkin, Tony Faithful, Ann Lottkowitz, Russell Sully, Clare Grogan and Rob Carolane with Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees (rear).

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Way Back Wednesday - a look back at what was making news 20 years ago this week.

MANSFIELD’S glory days were back on the weekend with the town enjoying a hectic Easter.

The drought and bushfires were distant memories as some of the largest crowds seen in years flocked to the district during the popular holiday break.

In other news, health consultants’ recommendations that Mansfield District Hospital and others in the region lose maternity and surgery services were condemned this week by doctors and shire officials.

In sport, Mansfield picked up its first big scalp of the 2003 season on Saturday with a magnificent 21-point win over the potent Shepparton Swans.

Time is ticking for free paddock tree guards

PRIVATE landholders with farms in the Goulburn Broken catchment have until June 30, or sooner if supply runs out, to receive up to three free paddock tree guards from the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority.

The 1.8 metre purpose-built mesh guards are designed to protect vulnerable saplings, either naturally regenerating or planted tubestock, from stock and wildlife.

The guards need to be used for indigenous trees, not planted other species.

The tree guards are available through the Goulburn Broken CMA ‘On Your Guard’ program which is part of the Australian Government’s National Landcare Linking Landscapes and Communities project.

The project works with landowners, communities and traditional owners to protect and enhance the region’s grey box grassy woodland environment.

Goulburn Broken CMA project officer, Janice MentiplaySmith, said the program was very popular, with around 740

paddock tree guards distributed since the beginning of the project five years ago.

“Under the project, landholders have done some fantastic work planting trees, controlling pest plants and animals and installing fencing to protect vegetation on their properties,” Ms Mentiplay-Smith said.

“However, not all actions need to be expensive, big or complex to be effective for biodiversity and agriculture.

“An often overlooked, yet vitally important piece of our landscape is the trees that dot

our paddocks and provide important shade and shelter for stock and stepping stones for wildlife to safely move through the landscape.”

Ms Mentiplay-Smith said many paddock trees were dead or dying with no follow-up generations.

“This program encourages landholders to protect those naturally emerging self-sown seedlings that germinate around the parent tree or to use the guard around a planted tree where a future paddock tree needs to be.”

HAPPY EAGLES: Marcus Smith, Tony Cooksey, Josh Darby, Chris Laing, Peter Turner, Adam McCormack, Ben Cios, and Christian Thomson.

WALKING OFF THE SHELVES: Phil Clark’s sheepskin products were among many popular stalls at the bush market.

New bike track for Cubby kids

MANSFIELD Community

Cubby House recently unveiled a new bike track for families.

In 2021, the parent committee created a fundraising campaign and reached out to the community to raise money for the track.

“With the generous donations of the Cubby House community, we were able to raise a total of $12,479,” Children’s Services manager Cassie Daykin said.

The committee then organised a trivia night fundraiser in July 2022 and raised an additional $3483.60.

In late July, Cubby staff,

parent committee members, educators, and friends began prepping the track.

Local companies TVS and Lima South Quarry chipped in to help with the big jobs and the kids also put on their gloves and helped.

“We were still just below target after the first round of prep,” Cassie said.

“So Cubby House educators pulled together and ran a sausage sizzle and raised a further $1696.30, getting us over the line.”

After a few timing setbacks, Cubby was finally able to finish the bike track in March 2023.

“The result and satisfaction of seeing the track begin and the final result was such a huge achievement for all those involved,” Cassie said.

“The children absolutely love every day they spend outside on their new track, and able to have the best fun on the bikes and use the track for many fun activities.

“It’s with huge thanks we get to have such members of the community give back and put smiles on the Mansfield Community Cubby House’s children, and those that will use the track for years to come.

Mark the Mothers Day Classic on the calendar

THE annual Mothers Day Classic walk is back on again this year, so pencil Sunday May 14 in the diary and get active for a worthwhile cause.

Raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research, the Australiawide initiative has been running for 25 years with Mansfield hosting a local event for over 12 years.

“As per previous years, we will be based and starting behind the old train station, behind the Information Centre,” said Charlotte Lindsay, coorganiser of the local fundraiser.

“This year both the four kilometre walk and run and the eight kilometre run will head up and back on the Rail Trail.

“There will be drink stops at the two kilometre turn-around point and the four kilometre turnaround point with volunteers to guide you on the way.”

The eight kilometre will start at

9am sharp, with the four kilometre running just after at 9.05am and the four kilometre walk after that.

In 2022 Mansfield raised a total $18654.00 for the charity, which was a monumental effort.

“We’re hoping to match this amazing effort in 2023, and are encouraging the community to register and make this their own Mothers Day tradition,” said Charlotte.

“It is $35 per adult, $30 per concession and $20 per child.”

Register on line www. mothersdayclassic.com.au and follow prompts to register - VicMansfield.

Alternatively register on the day, with registrations open from 8am. There will be a coffee van selling hot drinks as an incentive.

For further information ring Charlotte on 0408 053 805 or Sophie on 0412 938 097.

NEW CHAIRPERSON: Mansfield Rotary Club president, Kathy Croughan (left) congratulates incoming Men’s Probus president, Geoff Doyle on his inauguration.

Geoff Doyle takes the reigns

AT the recent Mansfield Men’s Probus AGM new President, Geoff Doyle, was sworn in and invested by the Mansfield Rotary President Kathy Croughan.

Mr Doyle thanked the retiring president and committee for their great work over the past year. He also said that they looked forward to another productive and enjoyable year ahead.

Mens’ Probus is constantly growing and represents a very cohesive group.

“We are always looking for new members to help grow the fellowship and friendship of our club,” mr Doyle said.

“Come along and check us out.”

For details on how to join the Mansfield Men’s Probus group contact the secretary Richard Ray by email: richardray.au@ gmail.com

LOCAL ORGANISERS: Sophie Yencken and Charlotte Lindsay have been organising the Mother Day Classic fundraiser locally for the last 12 years.

READY TO RIDE: Hamish is ready to take to the track

Lake Eildon storage levels trending down

DESPITE the recent rainfall over Easter, water levels at Lake Eildon are expected to continue trending down.

As of April 14, Lake Eildon is currently at 93.96 per cent, however Goulburn-Murray Water Manager of Water Resources Dr Mark Bailey said this was likely to decrease in the coming weeks.

“Historical data shows that water levels at Lake Eildon tend to steadily decline from January through to May due to the hotter, drier weather and customer demand for water,” he explained.

“We have already seen levels begin to follow this pattern.

“In December 2022, the storage was at 99.7 per cent capacity, but it has dropped every month since.”

GMW forecasts Lake Eildon’s levels using estimated storage releases and different inflow scenarios.

In the event of a wetter inflow scenario, Lake Eildon levels will still fall between now and the end of the 2022/23 irrigation season.

However, a drier inflow scenario currently seems more likely, with the Bureau of Meteorology’s current long range forecast predicting below median rainfall from April to June.

Dr Bailey said GMW would continue to monitor levels at Lake Eildon to see if pre-emptive action is required.

“If the anticipated demands do not eventuate and storage levels do not reduce further, GMW will manage the storage levels in accordance with the regulations set out in the Victorian Water Act,” he said.

“A key consideration to any releases of water from Lake Eildon is the downstream impacts, particularly as private land is affected before the minor flood levels are reached.”

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Council Meetings

The upcoming scheduled Council meeting is Tuesday 16 May 2023 at 5pm and will be held online. Go to the events section on our website for information about how to observe the meeting or contact Customer Service on 5775 8555.

Customer Service Hours

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

Have Your Say

until 12 May

Additional Meeting of Council

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that an additional meeting of the Mansfield Shire Council will be held on Tuesday 2 May 2023 at 9.00am in the Council Chamber at 33 Highett Street, Mansfield.

Business to be conducted at the meeting is as follows:

Confidential Report - Lease of the Mansfield Family and Childrens Centre to MACE

Such other business as determined by the unanimous decision of the Council.

New Sculpture for High Street

Council is seeking feedback from the community in regard to three possible locations in High Street for a bronze sculpture donated by Dr Will and Margie Twycross featuring a horse and foal (pictured to the right).

The three locations Council is seeking your feedback on are:

Option 1 - High Street median strip opposite the Commercial Hotel Option 2 - High Street median strip near the horse trough monument Option 3 - High Street median strip opposite George & Al Roy

Your feedback given via the survey and comments will help us deliver this project in line with the community's needs and preferences.

To give feedback, please take our quick survey at by Friday 12 May at 5.00 pm.

Installation of New Retaining Wall

Works to renew the retaining wall at the loading platform opposite the Visitor Information Centre and next to the Gadhaba Gathering Place are underway and expected to be completed by the 11th of May.

The works are being undertaken by RBR Civil & Hire and involve removal of the collapsed retaining wall surrounding the loading platform to install a new retaining wall.

There will be no access to the loading platform during this time. For further information contact at council@mansfield.vic.gov.au or on (03) 5775 8555.

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Bureau of Meteorology’s currently predicts below median rainfall from April to June.

Bonnie Doon ANZAC pines set to fall

By REBECCA OSLUND

THE Bonnie Doon War Memorial has long been a place of pride and respect for the town.

It was originally unveiled in August 1921 in the old township and then moved to where it now stands proudly in Bon Crescent.

It is a place of significance to families, loved ones and returned veterans alike; and it serves as a reminder of those who fought for our freedom, some of whom were never to return home.

Early this year Mansfield Shire Council notified the Bonnie Doon Community Group of their intent to remove the trees due to their location and constant invasive reach into the powerlines.

One pine is uplifting the concreting and the other has an insect infestation most likely caused by the harsh pruning that takes place to keep it away from the powerlines.

The Community Centre Manager asked the Shire to hold off removing the trees until this story was able to be published and further proposed a possibility to preserve a piece of the trees for each of the community members for whom they may hold significant or sentimental value.

The Shire has agreed that

on removal pieces of the trees will be cut for each person who wants one, as well they kindly offered to donate and re-plant a new memorandum Lone Pine for Bonnie Doon in a more suitable location in the future.

A registry will be started by the Community Centre

for all those who wish to have a cutting.

The trees, sadly, in question are known to many locals through their history, one was planted by a family who lost their loved one in WW1.

One notable character in the story of the Line Pines

at the Bonnie Doon War Memorial is Brain Webb, a returned veteran who cared for the site, taking great pains to beautify the area.

One of the many plants he planted at the memorial, the now infamous large conifer is reaching up grabbing at the power lines.

While no one can say if it is an actual ‘Lone Pine’, or just a pine, it is the tree that none the less thereafter has been referred to as Brian’s Pine and it sits off to the left of the memorial when looking at it from Bon Crescent.

The other Lone Pine that sits to the right was planted

by Redfern family, who are descendants of very early landowners and proprietors in the district.

The Pinus halepensis they planted was propagated from the original Gallipoli Lone Pine.

Their tree is dedicated to Trooper Stephen Arbuthnot, who in WW1, paid the ultimate sacrifice to his country.

A plaque memorial sits under the tree commemorating him and his gallantry.

Locals have said poor old Brian would have turned in his grave to know that his beautiful tree was being cut from the garden that he filled with life to honour those who gave theirs.

Whilst it maybe is just a pine, it was Brian’s Pine and it represented a lot more than a tree to him, as also the Redfern family’s pine represents more than a tree to them.

These trees themselves are a part of the woodwork and fabric of lives that have lived, do live and live on representing Bonnie Doon.

So, while sadly their time may also have come to move on - their memories, the sacrifice, the people they represented, and those we commemorate will live on in our hearts, memories and told stories, and if you are in luck - also in the shape of a piece of wood.

PINES TO GO: Mansfield Shire Council will remove the pines at the Bonnie Doon War Memorial due to their location and constant invasive reach into the powerlines.

PHOTO: Samuel O’Brien

RONALD WILLIAM PRESS - “The Duke”

16.08.1947 - 10.04.2023

RONALD Press was well known in the Mac’s Cove community and through the various gun and rifle clubs around the North East district.

A champion shooter in several aspects of the sport Ron gained notoriety in these areas as a great marksman.

He lived the past 22 years at his much loved home in Mac’s Cove after retiring from the Australian Air Force in 2001.

He had for many years been known as “The Duke” for his likeness to John Wayne - a nick-name that remained with him for most of his life.

He had no immediate family but had, some 33 years ago, adopted the Rafton family of Queensland having met them through work at the Air Force.

At his funeral last week, Lynne Rafton said: “Ron was one of a kind, he called a spade a spade.

“It was this characteristic that drew us (Gary, Lyn and children) to him 33 years ago when he and Garry worked together in the Airforce.

“Ron was a true friend,” Lynne said.

She described their ‘family’ times with Ron describing the four wheel drive trips in his famous “Oaty” - the

Toyota.

“We spent a lot of time camping, water skiing, fishing, playing in dart competitions with lots of good fun times in the Airmen’s Mess,” Lyn said.

“Ron taught our children, Josh and Chelsea how to “Bottom Bite” cone ice creams and much more.”

Lynne said Ron was so happy when he retired to his beloved highlands of Victoria in Mac’s Cove and spent many hours working timber into furniture.

For quite a few years Ron also raised much needed money for the Leukaemia Foundation by ‘Shaving for a Cure’.

“He had a heart of gold,” Lynne said.

From 2007 Ron showed interest in all types of shooting with Alexandra, Woods Point Gun Club, Mansfield and Euroa Clay Target Clubs.

Ron took out grade wins in double/single barrel with 20, 25, 50, 75 and 100 target point scores.

The East Central District Rifle Association took Ron all over the region to the likes of Violet Town, Woods Point, Gobur, The Merton, Glenrowan, Katandra and Bendigo Ranges up until 2019.

Living a solitary life style, Ron did enjoy his Friday nights at the Mansfield

RSL where he made more friends, spent some time propped on a bar stool and talking to all who would listen.

ANZAC Days were also a special time for Ron, times when he spent many hours reflecting with his adopted family and when not together, would put in a ‘dawn’ phone call to his family.

“This year we will remember him,” Lynne concluded. Ron was unfortunate enough to contract cancer and for at least the past two years underwent treatments which he tolerated so well, but knew his time was limited.

Ron passed away quietly in hospital after having a fall at his home.

SHARP SHOOTER: Many of Ron Press’s champion shooter ribbons were on display at his funeral.

FAMOUS LIKENESS: Ron William Press - nick-named “The Duke” for his likeness to John Wayne.

“Blind fault” line triggered Woods Point earthquake

By SAMUEL O’BRIEN

NEW research has determined that the magnitude 5.9 earthquake that shook Victoria in September of 2021 was due to a fault line deep in the earth’s crust.

The quake, which was centred near Woods Point, caused damage to buildings in Melbourne and was felt in parts of New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT.

New research by seismologists at the Australian National University and published in

Seismological Research Letters has determined the cause of the earthquake.

The findings say the quake was triggered about 15 kilometres below the earth’s surface in a fault line that is not visible from the surface.

This fault line, dubbed a “blind fault”, was described by lead researcher Sima Mousavi to the ABC as particularly dangerous as their presence can be unknown until and earthquake hits due to their instability.

“Blind faults can pose a significant threat as they can

generate large earthquakes but they are hidden from us,” Dr Mousavi said.

“This can make it difficult to identify areas that are at risk from earthquakes.”

Hidden fault lines triggered an earthquake in eastern Iran that killed 15,000 people and a 1994 quake in California that killed dozens.

The 2021 Woods Point earthquake was Victoria’s biggest since record keeping started and was larger than the 1989 Newcastle earthquake, which killed 13 people.

Gabi calls it a day at BD Centre

BONNIE Doon Community Centre has had a ‘changing of the guard’ so to speak.

Long time centre coordinator, Gabi Nowicki, has decided to retire.

Last week Gabi said: “You may have already heard that I am leaving my job at the Community Centre.

“I have been working here for close to 15 years and when my contract came up for renewal recently, I decided that it was time to let somebody else have a go and so, I am very happy to pass the reins over to Rebecca Oslund.

“Rebecca is a capable and competent community minded young woman who brings fresh ideas and vibrancy to the Community Centre and, I am confident, will do an

excellent job.

“Please make her feel welcome,” Gabi said.

“I would now like to take this opportunity to let you know how much I’ve enjoyed my time here.

“I always felt that I had finally found my niche and have truly appreciated working with and for the community.

“A big thank you to all of you who have taken part in events and programs; who have supported me personally and have contributed to making the Community Centre a place where everybody belongs,” Gabi said.

“In particular, I wish to thank those of you who, during the height of the dreaded COVID crisis, have sent me emails and personal messages of encouragement and who never doubted my sincerity.

“I am not moving away from the area and will probably volunteer here (at the centre).”

Bonnie Doon Community Group (BDCG) President, Nola Evans said at a farewell afternoon tea held last Thursday for Gabi: “It would be remiss not to mention that our Community Centre manager Gabi is retiring after 15 years in the role.

“What can we say, except for ‘Thank You’ Gabi for your hard work.

“You have paid a huge contribution to the growth and development of the Bonnie Doon Community Centre Your generosity of spirit and leadership in the community has been immense and you have added so much to all our lives.

“Our very best wishes for happy gardening and an enjoyable retirement.”

CHANGING OF THE GUARD: Gabi Nowicki (left) is handing the reigns of manager of the Bonnie Doon Community Centre over to Rebecca Oslund.

PHOTO: Samuel O’Brien

Jamieson street upgrades roll out

MANSFIELD Shire Council will be undertaking drainage upgrades and civil works in Jamieson from Monday, May 1 2023, aimed at rectifying current drainage issues and improving the nearby infrastructure for community use. Works will occur at Brown Street, the corner of Perkins Street and Grey Street and Mary Street.

On Brown Street, works outside the Jamieson CFA building will include earthworks, installation of new drainage infrastructure, removal of existing timber posts and installation of new

recycled plastic bollards.

At the corner of Perkins Street and Grey Street, works will include upgrades to the road shoulder, backfilling, kerb and channel installation and resealing.

This will support the commissioning of an EV car charging station led by the Jamieson Community Group.

The concrete footpath will be extended along Perkins Street to Mary Street, as well as upgrading the drainage near the Mary Street intersection, with the addition of a new spoon drain.

Works on Brown Street, Perkins Street, and Grey Street will commence on Monday, May 1, and will continue for three weeks.

The works on Mary Street are anticipated to commence on Monday, May 15.

While works are underway a portion of Grey Street will be closed.

Residents will still have access to their premises via Chenery Street during this time.

Traffic management will be in place, and people are advised to please follow signage and travel safely when in the area.

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Delatite Winery development plans approved

By SAMUEL O’BRIEN

PLANS for 14 eco villas to be built at the Delatite Winery were approved in last week’s Mansfield Shire Council meeting after lengthy questioning and multiple submissions from community members.

The plans include a mix of single and double unit accommodation units with an associated reception lodge which will include a bar, reception and office.

These will be built on the northeastern part of the Delatite Winery property, running along an existing access road that intersects with Pollards Road at the Stoneys Road intersection.

Community grant backs push for social housing concepts

By CHLOE JAENICKE

SUSTAINABILITY Mansfield is among 17 community organisations to recently receive a grant from the $36,000 the Garry Nash & Co Community fund, to come up with greater energy efficient social housing in the North East.

Secretary of Sustainability Mansfield, Ed Adamson, said the $1000 grant will help support efforts to provide more social housing for those in need that live in North East regional areas from both a housing and sustainability perspective.

“From our discussions with sustainability organisations in the region we realised we’ve got big problems that aren’t being solved for housing,” he said.

“Particularly for seasonal

workers and also for social housing, which doesn’t seem to be addressed in some of our country towns.

“Also the environmental side of things, we want to see housing that’s energy efficient as well”

Mr Adamson said Sustainability Mansfield had been liaising with likeminded groups in other North East municipalities and it wants to come up with energy efficient concepts for social housing that can be presented to councils and developers.

“What we’ve committed to do is come up with five concepts of accommodation in towns that can be erected over carparks for instance,” he said.

“We also committed to creating another five concepts that can be provided for seasonal workers and that might be cluster typed

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housing or tiny housing on rural or semi-rural reserved living.”

Mr Adamson said he thinks the Garry Nash & Co community fund is a great initiative and he’d like to see more companies make contributions like this to the community.

“It’s great to see people and companies put something back into the community,” he said.

“I’d like to see more corporations stepping up to the plate and private investors stepping up to the plate because I think there’s a lot we can.”

For more information or to donate to the Garry Nash & Co Community fund - which is a sub-fund of the Into Our Hands Community Foundation - call (03) 5722 2663 or visit https://intoourhandsfoundation.com.au/fund/garry-nashco-community-fund/.

The development was raised by Alpine Lodge Group who is partnering with the Delatite winery to deliver the project.

Members of the community spoke in support and opposition of the development, citing a variety of considerations.

Chris Stoney spoke in opposition of the development, citing concerns around the alpine approaches guidelines put in place by council.

“It worries me that this development will set a precedent for carving up [the landscape],” he said.

He also raised concerns about the vicinity of the development to his property and the impact that the increased traffic will have on the local roads.

Noel Landry, the General Manager at Mt Buller Ski Lifts, spoke in favour of the development despite running a competing company at the Merrijig Motor Inn.

“[Local businesses have] discussed how we have more sustainable tourism products, experiences and investment that really build more diversity in the area across not just tourism but our history of farming, agriculture and manufacturing,” he said.

“I think this development couldn’t do this better in terms of what they are offering.”

David Ritchie, the general manager at the Delatite Winery, spoke about the winery’s efforts to be low impact and friendly for the surrounding environment while expanding the business.

He also addressed concerns about traffic on the local roads, proposing solutions to many of the problems raised by both council and community members.

Councillors raised their opinions on the project citing the balance between environmental concerns and tourism expansion in the region.

Councillor Rohan Webb said, “I think this scale of tourism offering and development is something that is notably absent in the Mansfield Shire.

“If we compare to other similar areas, this high-level accommodation and winery experience is something which is significant and is something that we don’t offer in the Mansfield Shire.

“It is greatly impacting our ability to retain tourism and draw visitor spend out of the people who visitor spend instead of it going straight to Mt Buller.”

The motion was passed by all councillors with Councillor Steve Rabie abstaining due to a conflict of interest.

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SUSTAINABLE HOUSING: Sustainability Mansfield secretary Ed Adamson, and president Carolyn Suggate, discussing their plans for the social housing concept project.

It worries me that this development will set a precedent for carving up [the landscape].

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Campdraft success for first event at Merton

By LYNN ELDER

THE Merton Campdraft Club ran its first campdraft at the Merton Recreation Reserve over the weekend of April 15 and 16 with the rain failing to dampen spirits of competitors and organisers.

According to the club’s secretary, Lisa Smith, they managed to get six out of the seven event program completed before the wet weather set in.

“We had competitors praising the overall setup and running of such a great event,” said Lisa.

“It wasn’t without the tireless effort and dedication of the Merton campdraft committee to make it all possible.”

The Merton Campdraft Club would like to thank all of the committee, sponsors, cattle donors, judges, and volunteers involved to make the event possible and a major success.

They would also like to congratulate all the winners and place getters who put on a fantastic performance for everyone to watch and enjoy!

The Merton community was also involved with the cricket club doing an incredible job catering and alongside them the Merton Race Club ran the bar.

“It is amazing to have another local, family friendly event at Merton supporting local clubs and business as well as creating a fun social event for all to enjoy and add to their calendar next year.” Lisa said.

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RESULTS FROM 2023

MERTON CAMPDRAFT

Placing - Rider - Horse - Final Score

1st Sarah Cavill - Berragoon Nora - 172

2nd Caroline Ronald - Vivid Storm - 171

3rd Lauren Whinray - Montarna Sophie - 168

4th Adam Collett - Hintons Cascade - 163

5th Simone Birch - Statesman Willow - 143

6th Lisa Pocklington - Cats N Tats - 110

Maiden B

1st Lisa Pocklington - Mikey - 172

2nd Jess Jackson - Tic Tac - 168

Equal 3rd Simone Baratta - Pixie - 165

Equal 3rd Pat Fogarty

- Ink Masters Destiny - 165

Equal 3rd Ian Hughes - Yinbarun Iris - 165

4th Luke Jackson - Denzel - 109

Juniors

1st Paige Kennedy - Conditional Time- 69

=2nd Darcy Cummins - Ally - 21

=2nd Darcy Cummins - Oakie - 21

=3rd Scarlett Birks - Kissin N Zippin - 20

=3rd Katelyn Egan - Scallywag - 20

=3rd Ellie Kennedy - Harvy - 20

=3rd Dakota Kennedy - Down Town Abby - 20

Juvenile

1st Jacoba Tanner - Tangy Cat - 88

2nd Walter Jackson - Topless - 87

3rd Eadie Everard - Kiss Chasey - 81

4th Holly Bennett - Condover Bentley - 79

=5th Maddi Barlow - Pepto Cello - 78

=5th Holly Bennett - Doctor Smooth - 78

Open

1st Greg Kavanagh - Mcgraw - 175

2nd Dennis Heywood - Gooderah Sawyers Legend - 171

3rd Scott Chalker- Pippa - 169

4th Aziza Coridas- Honey Cutter - 168

=5th Kevin Cooper - Gina - 167

=5th Renee Franklin - Stylish Mr Hank - 167

Ladies

1st Bronwen Upjohn - Oaty - 176

2nd Macey Tanner - Tangy Cat - 164

3rd Simone Baratta - Ducky - 160

4th Aziza Coridas - Honey Cutter - 157

5th Jasmyn Hamilton - Flash Henry - 152

6th Mellissa Cummins - Sasha - 104

GONE DRAFTING: Kevin Cooper riding Gina took home an equal fifth placing in the Open. PHOTO: Rob Clements

OPEN DRAFT: Placegetters in the open campdraft lineup at Merton.

PHOTO: Lynn Elder

SPECTATORS: The Merton Campdraft Club ran its first campdraft at the Merton Recreation Reserve over the weekend of April 15 and 16.

PHOTO: Rob Clements

OPEN DRAFT: Aziza Coridas riding Honey Cutter took out fourth place at Merton.

PHOTO: Rob Clements

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ACROSS

1 Name a German composer 1833-97, Johannes ... (6)

8 Which ruler was a patron of Columbus (8)

9 What, colloquially, is a radio operator known as (6)

10 Which form of education lies beyond the secondary stage (8)

11 Name Australia’s floral emblem (6)

12 Name the monetary unit of the Republic of South Africa (4)

13 To vote for someone, is to do what (5)

16 Who explored the Blue Mountains and Bathurst districts in the early 1800s, George ... (5)

19 Name a less common term for water (4)

21 Name the French impressionist painter 1841-1919, Pierre ... (6)

22 What is a landing place for helicopters (8)

23 Name an earlier English popular singer and comic actor, Gracie ... (6)

24 Which seaport on the island of Oahu is the capital of Hawaii (8)

25 Which term describes that which is the most up-to-date (6)

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2 Name one of the archangels (7)

E-QUATIONS

3 Who maintains religious opinions contrary to those accepted by his or her church (7)

4 What is a registered nurse called (6)

5 Name the reflux of the tide (3,4)

6 What is lucerne also known as (7)

7 Name a tall aquatic plant of the sedge family of the Nile valley (7)

13 Which fractions are half of quarters (7)

14 In which country is Scotland Yard (7)

15 What is an immature form of a frog (7)

17 With which name did Van Gogh sign his paintings (7)

18 Which water-nymphs are fabled to preside over streams and springs (7)

20 To be crafty or cunning, is to be what (6)

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

The largest box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri) looks like a pale blue, see-through boxshaped blob with a trail of tentacles up to 2m long. A single jelly has enough venom to kill 60 people. Each tentacle has 1000s of stinging cells that are triggered only when they touch something living.

BIYWORD

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

LCLUES: Appeals (5)

Buffet: roast cutting area (7)

Fabric with uncut pile loops (5)

Greeting (5)

Headwear (3)

Large WA dam (3)

Rap (3)

Serving trays (7)

Trample (5)

Years (abb) (3)

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Unlicensed winter getaway turns south

A WINTER getaway has turned sour after police found the driver of a vehicle was unlicensed.

The 22 year old man and two friends were on their way to Mount Buller to stay in the ski fields in August of 2022 when their other friend had to cancel due to a work emergency.

The man, who is a university student, decided to drive the group up to the mountain to fulfil the booking.

Police intercepted him along the Maroondah Highway in Merton and discovered that his licence was suspended in June of 2022 due to an accumulation of demerit points.

In court, the man was fined $800 with no conviction.

Poisonous mushrooms warning issued for region

MANSFIELD Shire residents are being warned of the dangers of consuming wild mushrooms, with cooler weather and recent rainfall providing the ideal growing conditions for certain types of mushrooms.

With foraging quite a common practice in the North East, it’s a message to be taken seriously, according to Victoria’s deputy chief health officer Dr Clare Looker.

Dr Looker said two particular wild mushroom species - Death Cap mushrooms and Yellow staining mushrooms - commonly grow in regional Victoria, but cause gastrointestinal illness, liver failure, and death.

She is urging people not to pick and consume wild mushrooms - as

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doing so can have serious consequences for your health.

“It is very difficult to distinguish between poisonous and edible wild mushrooms, so people are advised to only consume commercially bought mushrooms,” Dr Looker said.

Death Cap mushrooms - the most dangerous species - are typically found near oak trees.

It is an exotic species that was accidentally introduced from Europe and has been found under other deciduous trees or conifers in other parts of the world.

These mushrooms are large, with a pale yellow-green to olive-brown cap, white gills, a skirt around the stem and a cup-shaped sac around the base.

Symptoms of poisoning by Death

Cap can include stomach pains, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea within hours of consumption.

Even if symptoms subside, serious organ failure can occur 24-48 hours after ingestion that may result in death.

The Yellow staining mushroom is another exotic species that is the cause of most poisonings due to ingestion of wild fungi in Victoria.

This mushroom looks very similar to ‘supermarket’ or cultivated mushrooms and to edible wild mushrooms, such as the field mushroom.

In urban areas, the Yellow staining mushroom can grow in large

troops in lawns and gardens.

The cap and stem are white-ish to pale brown and turn yellow when rubbing the surface with a thumbnail.

It usually has an unpleasant odour and symptoms experienced after consumption include nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhoea, varying based on the amount eaten.

Dr Looker said if you suspect you may have consumed a poisonous mushroom, seek medical attention immediately, without waiting for symptoms to appear.

People should contact the Victorian Poisons Information Centre immediately on 13 11 26 for assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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GOLDEN GLOWS: Autumn time brings some amazing colours through the vines at Delatite Winery and as autumn declines the harvest finishes and it is time to celebrate.

End of harvest celebrated with festival

AT Delatite Winery the grapes have been harvested, crushed and stored, now it‘s time to celebrate the end of harvest with a festival.

This autumn, for the second exciting year, Delatite Winery is holding its Harvest Moon Festival.

The Harvest Moon Festival is named for the historical connection of the “Harvest Moon” to farmers.

It provides ample moonlight in the early evening for harvesting autumn crops.

The arrival of the Harvest Moon means autumn is officially coming to an end.

It‘s a time to relax, restore and revitalise.

The Delatite Harvest Moon festival gives everyone a moment at the end of vintage to pause and reflect on the pleasures of togetherness and regenerative rural living, before winter sets in.

Delatite‘s Managing Director, David Ritchie, says it is always a relief to enjoy the last of autumn, with the grapes all crushed and stored in the winery tanks.

“As anyone who lives and breathes wine knows, vintage is dirty, hot and exhausting,‘ he said.

“Any excuse to enjoy ourselves and get new ideas is much appreciated.”

The festival is the brainchild

of David‘s daughter, Polly Ritchie, third generation of Ritchie‘s involved at Delatite and the fifth in the Mansfield district.

“My grandmother Vivienne was a tireless promoter of wine and Mansfield in her day, so it is great to combine that with Dad‘s dedication to sustainability and put a slightly younger twist on it,” Polly said.

This year‘s festival will include everything from yoga and meditation, fine–dining to a bonfire, and local produce markets to workshops.

“I hope there is something for everyone,” said Polly.

The festival will run from Friday, May 5 through to Sunday, May 7.

Overlooking the mountain range of Mt Buller and Timbertop, Delatite Winery is a family owned and run winery started in 1968 by Robert and Vivienne Ritchie.

Since 2005 the winery has been using Biodynamic principles in the vineyard and in 2011 started to make low–intervention wines.

This now includes two natural wines, a Pet Nat with Riesling and Gewürztraminer and a skin contact wine, the ‘Hell‘s Window‘ –a blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewürztraminer.

The wine makers use 100 per

cent wild yeast to ferment, and the wine is made with no filtration or fining agents, minimal sulphur is added and no artificial additives.

This allows the wine to express the vineyard‘s characteristics. It also allows the wine to be vegan friendly and helps ensure the business‘s environmental commitment.

In June 2021 Delatite Winery opened a new multimillion dollar, architecturally designed, cellar door and dining room.

The Cellar Door offers tasting experiences and a share style menu with locally sourced, seasonal produce.

Healthy eating and exercise to stay fit

AS autumn is coming to an end and winter is closing in now is the time to think about staying healthy over the colder, damper months.

Whether you’re seeking winter sun in the north, or trying to stay warm in the south; it’s important to keep up your healthy eating habits and get your 30 minutes of physical activity a day.

Below are seven tips to help you stay healthy during the snow season:

1. Enjoy winter seasonal vegetables and fruit: grapefruit, kiwifruit, mandarins and oranges are all delicious and in season over winter.

Try involving fruit in your breakfast if you’re not already, and add an extra serve of vegetables to each main meal.

Broccoli, carrots and cauliflower are great winter vegetables, particularly for soups.

While fresh is best, don’t be afraid to stock the freezer up with cheap and easy additions to any meal.

2. Take time for tea: Drinking tea dates back to ancient China, and in

recent years the spotlight has been on its health benefits.

Black and green teas are rich in plant chemicals, some of which are called flavonoids, which have antioxidant effects.

In studies of people who drink tea regularly, their blood vessels were healthier and their risk of

heart disease lower.

3. Stews, casseroles and leftovers: Are great winter warmers. Make your casseroles and stews with lots of vegetables to boost your meals with heart healthy foods.

When cooking stews and casseroles remember to trim fat

off meat before cooking and add kidney beans, chickpeas, soy beans or lentils for fibre. For winter desserts, stew some fruit and save some for breakfast for the next day.

Winter is also a great time to re-think the size of your meal, especially with foods such as rice, pasta and potatoes which, while

delicious, can be easy to over-serve. Try using smaller plates when dishing up and waiting 20 minutes before heading back for seconds.

5. Get active indoors: Join a team or a physical activity program.

There are lots of indoor activities to embrace over winter, such as yoga, bowling, dancing, soccer and so on.

6. Sit less: Get active around the house.

Try jogging or skipping on the spot or even just stretching while you watch your favourite television show. Get active gardening, cleaning, washing the dog or dancing.

7. Rug up: Keep an eye on the weather and if it’s not raining, get out outside and go for it.

Once you get moving you’ll warm up. When you’re out and about look for incidental ways to exercise walk.

Join a walking group, or download and get active with friends to keep you motivated.

Healthy tips for winter and information - courtesy of the Heart Foundation.

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HEALTHY EATING: Cooler weather means warmer dinners and eating healthy vegetables will keep you well.

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St Mary’s Putting children’s well-being first

OVER the past three years

St Mary’s Primary School staff have been challenged in ways that they had never expected.

“Our personal, social and global resilience were all put to the test,” school principal Trish Etcell said.

“COVID had an enormous impact on all of us, including our children.”

At St Mary’s, she said staff have a well-being focus embedded throughout the curriculum.

On Monday, April 24 the school closed for a day in order to conduct a conference for all staff from Mansfield and St Mary’s Alexandra.

“Maria from Salugenics spent the day with the staff from both schools explaining why ‘children behave and react the way they do to certain triggers’ and how we as teachers and carers should respond to their behaviour,” Ms Etcell said.

“No one program is the

CHILDREN FIRST: St Mary’s Primary School incorporates well-being, both physical and psychological, within the school’s program for all ages.

answer to all our current well-being issues.

“We are grateful for the Mansfield Shire for funding the Resilience Project and assisting the local schools in the area to address resilience issues within the Mansfield community.

“This is one of the many programs that we use at St Mary’s.”

Staff believe that good mental health and wellbeing is important to enable children to thrive across the early years and into adolescence and young adulthood.

She said investing in prevention and early intervention gives children the best opportunity for achieving this.

“Whilst wellbeing can appear simple, when you unpack it, it is a complex construct that requires social and emotional learning,” Ms Etcell said.

“The emphasis is on behavioural and emotional strengths and ability to adapt and deal with daily challenges (resilience and coping skills) and respond

positively to adversity while leading a fulfilling life.”

An ecological conceptualisation of children’s wellbeing recognises that while children’s individual internal characteristics contribute to their social and emotional wellbeing, relationships and interactions with their family, school and

community environments have a significant influence.

A meta-analysis of schoolbased interventions found that social and emotional skills can be taught at school, and have a positive impact on attitudes, behaviours and academic outcomes. (Durlak et al. 2011).

Socially and emotionally competent children:

 are confident;

 have good relationships;

 communicate well;

 do better at school;

 take on and persist with challenging tasks; and

 develop the necessary relationships to succeed in life.

Strong social and emotional competence may also provide resilience against stressors.

“We are also looking forward to Dr Michael Carr Gregg and Patty Etcell presenting a two day Mental First Aid course on June 14 and 15,” Ms Etcell said.

DE-STIGMATISING Decreases stigmatising attitudes. For more information, visit mhfa.com.au/courses @MHFA_Australia

SUPPORT Increases the support provided to others.

14th and 15th June, 2023 8:30 am - 4:30pm $350

St Mary’s Primary School, 39 Malcolm Street, Mansfield,Vic

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg & Patty Etcell

Registrations via email: Patty Etcell, pattye@mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au

POSTIIVENESS: St Mary’s Primary School principal Trish Etcell believes that behavioural and emotional strengths gives children the ability to adapt and deal with daily challenges.

INVOKE store begins a new chapter

By HANNAH KENNELLY

ON Monday night April 17, a group of 25 women entered the soft blue painted doors of Mansfield’s INVOKE store.

Except the store itself looked a little different.

The rows of multi-coloured clothing racks were gone and mannequins had vanished.

The porcelain bench had been ripped out and the curtain changing room had disappeared.

In their place were canary garden chairs with rainbow crocheted cushions and large maroon armchairs.

Women gathered around the furniture and waited for the night to begin.

Dressed in an auburn pantsuit, store owner Janet Druce addressed the crowd.

“I once read that people are more afraid of public speaking than dying,” she said.

“So tonight, let’s acknowledge each speaker’s bravery and celebrate them.”

This was My Story Begins, a new storytelling initiative for Mansfield women.

See what’s in store for the new INVOKE

INVOKE at 50 High Street in Mansfield recently closed as a clothing store.

However, it’s not the end; it’s the beginning of something new and exciting.

INVOKE is retaining its location and name and is re-emerging as a place for gatherings that nourish the soul.

The first event held last week was a storytelling experience for women — My Story Begins.

The evening’s theme was Endings and Beginnings

Janet was inspired to create the women’s group by her friend and colleague Karen Garton.

“My friend Karen started a similar storytelling group in Melbourne and always said how enriching they were,” Janet said.

“So when INVOKE clothing store came to an end, I still had all this space.

“So I decided to bring storytelling to Mansfield.”

Throughout the evening, six speakers were invited to stand and share their stories for six to 10 minutes.

Some women reminisced on funny childhood anecdotes, while others recounted stories of career

triumphs.

Some women shared moments of profound grief and lifechanging loss.

Janet said she was overjoyed with the evening’s success.

“I was really nervous that people wouldn’t want to stand up and put their name on the blackboard to speak,” she said.

“I’m absolutely thrilled people stepped up to talk.

“My heart is full, as is our blackboard.”

Janet said it was important for women to have a space to connect and share their stories.

“I still believe that women are sometimes not encouraged to use their voices,” she said.

“I really wanted to create a

space where they [women] feel safe to use their voice and practice using their voice.”

She said all stories were welcome, whether they were funny, joyful or sad.

“I came into this whole journey believing and trusting that all stories have the right to be heard,” Janet explained.

“So if there are difficult stories, I think the empathy women naturally feel will support those storytellers.”

Janet had many aspirations for the new group and space.

“I’m really excited to see where this group goes, but storytelling isn’t the only thing that will happen,” she said.

“We are hoping to start up a lot of other enriching community based things.

“Above all, we are very open to feedback and want to hear what people want and need.”

My Story Begins will be held on the third Monday of each month, with each session inspired by a different theme.

The next session’s theme is Lost and Found and will be held on May 15.

Future activities being planned include meditation, chanting, breathwork, a pop-up choir, debating, drumming, women in circle, soul writing, consignment clothing popups and many more.

“We will host some things ourselves, but the space is also available for people to hire and run their own workshops, events or classes,” INVOKE’s Janet Druce said.

“We want INVOKE to be a place for connection, community, support, growth, healing and journeying.”

To give people the opportunity to see the space and hear about what’s emerging, INVOKE is having an open house on Monday 1 May 2023.

Head down to 50 High Street Mansfield from 6 to 7pm for the main gathering and talks by hosts.

If you cannot make that time, INVOKE will be open from 4pm so you can come earlier to have a look and chat with Janet.

“It’s a time to celebrate our new beginning and for people to hear about what’s happening, ask questions and register their interest in attending or hosting events,” Janet said.

“Anyone curious about what we are doing is welcome.”

Register your interest in attending the open house at invoke50high@ gmail.com or phone Janet on 0425 567 771 with any queries.

SHARING WISDOM: Speakers told sad, funny and uplifting stories during opening night.

PHOTOS: Hannah Kennelly

I came into this whole journeybelievingand trustingthatallstories havetherighttobeheard.

- INVOKE owner Janet Druce

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VALLEY SEEDS: In fair weather, prepare for foul.

Valley Seeds, it all starts here

ENOURMOUS rain in spring, a long dry spell over summer followed by near record opening rains in autumn; Thomas Fuller was right when he wisely advised back in the 1600s “In fair weather, prepare for foul.”

And helping prepare farms for success is something that 100% Australian owned local premium lawn and pasture seed business Valley Seeds lives and breathes every day.

CEO Paul Twine says, “Farmers are used to tough weather conditions, but this last year has been a huge challenge for all of us.

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“Our R&D team have also been working hard to develop new varieties and blends and the results have been outstanding.

“We’re excited to share them when we welcome our customers to field days at the Yarck site in spring.”

With the arrival of the autumn opening rains, now’s the perfect time to take advantage of Valley Seeds bonus seed offer (details below), and over sow paddocks and establish winter grazing.

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May

 MAY 1: U3A Meeting: 10am - The Delatite Hotel Meeting Room. Unit4 ‘Che Guevara’ presented by Elaine Cooper.

 MAY 5 - 7: Harvest Moon Festival - Delatite Winery. A variety of events showcasing the best that the winery has to offer. Bookings essential via the Delatite Winery website.

 MAY 13 - 27: MMuDS performs Shirley Valentine at the Mansfield Performing Arts Complex.

 MAY 14: Mansfield International Comedy Festival RoadshowMansfield Steiner School. With performances by Luka Muller (MC), Takashi Wakasugi, Bron Lewis, Suren Jayemanne and Steph Broadbridge. https:// events.humanitix.com/mansfieldinternational-comedy-festivalroadshow

 MAY 14: Mothers Day Classic along the Rail Trail. Register on line www. mothersdayclassic.com.au and follow prompts to register - VicMansfield.

 MAY15: U3A Meeting: 10am - The Delatite Hotel Meeting Room. ‘Travels through South America’s West Coast’ with Elaine Cooper. New members always welcome.

MAY 14

Mothers Day Classic

MAY

Mansfield

 MAY 27: Mansfield Farmers’ Market - High Street opposite the Post Office.

 MAY 27: Wolseley Hornet Show

N Shine: 9-11am - High Street opposite the Commercial Hotel. Showcasing the rare 1930 - 1935 Vintage and Post-vintage Wolseley Hornet Sports and Specials.

 MAY 28: RSPCA Million Paws Walk - Mansfield Botanic Gardens. A 3km walk to raise money supporting the fight against animal cruelty. Registration opens at 8:30am and the walk kicks off at 10am.

Jun

JUNE 1: Mansfield Historical Society presents The Ride to Snowy Market:

River with Chris Stoney and Early Days in Barwite with Bill Griffiths - MACE: 7pm. $25 ticket includes light supper and refreshments. All proceeds go towards the Mansfield Heritage Museum fit out. Bookings essential.

 JUNE 4: Mansfield MarathonGreat Victorian Rail Trail. Races start from 8am. Register online.

Regular Events:

CWA Monthly meetings:

4th Wednesday Evening or Sunday afternoon (alternating each month: March -Wed).

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

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

JUSTICE of the Peace Services

- Every Thursday, Mansfield Police Station. 10am to 1pm for witnessing and signing of documents.

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

 JUNE 10: Mansfield Bush Market: 8am - 2pm - Highett Street.

 JUNE 10 - 12: King’s Birthday Weekend Celebrations - Mount Buller. A weekend full of activities and events to celebrate the 2023 season. Guaranteed skiing on Mt Buller from this weekend.

 JUNE 16 - 18: Mansfield Lantern Festival - Erril Street.

JUNE 16 - 18

Mansfield Lantern Festival

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

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

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

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

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

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

 Rotary meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the Delatite Hotel. 6.30 for a 7pm start.

 Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) meet every fourth Monday of the month at 6pm in the library (rear entrance)

 U3A meetings are held on 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 10am in The Delatite Hotel Meeting room.

MANSFIELD ARMCHAIR CINEMA

The big emergency expo

THE success of the Emergency Services Expo at Jamieson on Sunday was on everyone’s lips from the hundreds of spectators to the dozens of demonstrators who attended the event.

Local Jamieson Senior Constable George Crawford created the event with Jamieson CFA community liaison officer Jess Bolwell assisting.

There were exciting events for the children as well as amazing demonstrations from 27 different Emergency Service operators including the CFA, SES, Police, Ambulance Vic, Surf Lifesaving Vic, Animal rescue, Air Wing Rescue Service.

The co-ordination of this extraordinary working services groups at the Jamieson Rec Reserve.

Local CFA officer and blac smith Craig Eury created an activity for children, with a metal silhouette flame stand with seven painted flames.

The youngsters were taught how to hold a fire hose and were encouraged to hit the flames and put them out, (knocking them over similar to the shooting ducks at a carnival), under the guidance of the Mansfield CFA.

This was a great favourite, plus the treasure hunt and the various games Jess Bolwell

JAMIESON ON THE LINE with Carmel Dixon

ran keeping the young family members engaged while parents were (blown away), with the knowledge of how emergency services coordinate rescue as teams with their own planned agenda and safety regulations.

The car accident and victim rescue was an amazing demonstration, with the Jamieson CFA team’s arrival at the scene, followed by Mansfield SES, Jamieson Police and Mansfield Ambulance.

The (accident) involved two vehicles, one having swerved to miss a wombat and hitting the other car with a (victim) suffering possible spinal damage.

Each of the services carried out their respective service in the rescue, CFA checking for dangerous gas leaks from one vehicle and declaring the area safe.

The SES with the jaws of life, cutting the vehicle roof off and other parts of the (smashed car) with the back of the vehicle cut, the ambulance and crew slid a brace board under the patient removing it to a stable trolley and lifted it into the ambulance following an examination.

This was a marvellous exhibition of team work.

There was a demonstration of animal rescue with a dog rescue team.

The surf lifesaving team demonstrated how they work in all conditions, saving lives of swimmers getting into

difficulty in all situations.

Rivers, lakes, swimming pools and dams all are potential dangerous areas, to be well aware the conditions is vital, the demonstration was well received by the groups that watched the discipline and team work.

LOCAL Mansfield Doctor Will Twycross, demonstrated how to treat snake bite; he was dressed as a big green frog with a lisp, with a large rubber snake, a tool for the children to handle and bought a wonderful humour to the occasion.

Local district nurse Jane Dwyer dressed the (snake bite) on the arm of local resident Jenny McKenzie.

There were refreshment vendors providing pizzas and coffee, the enormity of the event was amazing.

The lessons learned of the constant ethical work of our emergency service teams was extraordinary.

Thank you and well done to all involved.

JAMIESON, Mount Terrible wine makers Janene Ridley and husband John Eason with Grant McRostie attended the Saturday on High, in Mansfield on Saturday.

It was a very successful day with many visitors and local residents enjoying the variety of produce on show and selling well.

THE Cancer Council’s annual Biggest Morning Tea will be held in Jamieson on Thursday, May 4, with the Jamieson Craft ladies presenting a bountiful table. This fundraiser has been a Jamieson social highlight for many years, having raised thousands of dollars for this worthy cause.

The event will commence at 10:00am. All welcome.

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INFLUENZA (FLU)

EMPLOYMENT

We’re looking for hard working, energetic, passionate individuals to join our team!

The following positions are vacant across our Mansfield cafes, Mansfield Coffee Merchant and Merchant Coffee Roasters.

Front of house all-rounders | Baristas | Chefs and Pizza Chefs

Experience is preferred but not essential. We provide on the job training and offer a fun, supportive work environment. Excellent customer service is a must, and a passion for great food and coffee preferred!

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Thursday 25th May at 6:15pm

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT

The land affected by the application is located at: 255 DEAD HORSE LANE MANSFIELD VIC 3722

The application is for: Use and development of land for an Exhibition Centre (Motor Car Museum) and Restaurant (Cafe), development of land for Industry, display of business identification signage, and reduction of car parking requirements

The applicant for the permit is: Sam Zito

The application reference number is: P231/22

A decision on the application will not be made before: 4 May 2023

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

The office of the Responsible Authority, Mansfield Shire Council, 33 Highett Street, Mansfield (during office hours) Online at www.mansfield.vic.gov.au/residents/buildingand-planning/public-notices

Scan QR code

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

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

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

Kirsten Alexander Chief Executive Officer

Please submit your resume and a bit about yourself to: operations@mansfieldcoffeemerchant.com.au

Customer Service Team Member

High Country Parts & 4x4

are looking for a sales assistant to join our busy team. We are looking for someone that is highly motivated with excellent customer service skills.

Experience in the automotive industry would be an advantage, however, is not essential. This is a fulltime position with a rotating Saturday roster. Apply instore or email a covering letter and resume to accounts@hcp4x4.com.au

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS

Part-time, Full-time and Casual Compassionate and engaging educators are invited to bring their own magic and happy disposition to our team. With real grass to play on, animals to cuddle and over 12 acres to roam, you’re sure to enjoy working here!

Email CV to: kim@thefarmhouse.net.au

Or call Kim to discuss – 0417 503 000 The Farmhouse

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CARAVANS & CAMPERS

ADMINISTRATION

We are looking for an experienced Administrator to join our team based in Mansfield.

REGAL Deluxe pop t op caravan, tandem wheel base, full oven, air conditioner, island double bed, good condition, reg (F21556), $9500. Ph 0407 218 377.

Mansfield’s Marketplace

ALDRED, Cheryl.

A much loved, long term friend, who was humble, compassionate and considerate, but above all fun to be with.

Gone from our sight, but not from our heart. Our thoughts are with Fred, Melanie, Stuart and family.

~ Martina and Kees Sonneveld.

MANCHESTER

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FORREST, Cheryl.

The Mansfield CFA Group extends our deepest sympathy to past Group Officer, Fred Forrest and family on the passing of Cheryl.

Rest in peace.

MANCHESTER,

Francis William (Frank).

23/10/1938-21/4/2023

Passed away peacefully at Buckland House Nursing Home, Mansfield.

Aged 84 years.

Loved and loving husband of Lois (married 54 years).

Much loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Natalie, Nicole and Judd.

Loved and adored “Grandpa/Bullfrog” to Matt, Jess and Sam; Ben and Claire, and Great “Bullfrog” to Heidi, Chelsea and Elrick (Tadpole).

“A diamond in the rough”

ROBERTS, Ronald Andrew (Ronnie).

11/12/1929-20/4/2023

Passed away peacefully at Buckland House.

Loving husband of Debbie.

Father of Stephen, Peter and Greg.

Father-in-law to Liz and Debbie.

Grandfather to Michael, Stefanie, Daniel, William, Alex and Charlotte.

The funeral of Mr Francis William (Frank) Manchester will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Highett

TOMORROW

Thursday, April 27, 2023 commencing at 11am. A video recording of the service will be available on the N J Todd Website from 2.30pm on Thursday. Private cremation.

ROBERTS

A private burial will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023 followed by a memorial service

Masonic Hall at 1pm.

Anytime,

2000 model Toyota Echo, 4 door and hatch, auto, aircon, power windows and mirrors, 12 months reg (1JR6CL),$1500. Ph 0435 584 746 or 5778 7661.

SOLD

2013 Ford Territory, diesel, auto, 2.7lt V6 turbo, RWD, 7 seater, in excellent condition, services regularly, 4 n ew tyres and RWC, 255,000km, reg (1PB4ON), $11,000 ono. Ph 0407 050 406.

Great Grandfather to Johnny, Alix and Edward.

Everlasting thanks to Buckland House.

Rest in peace.

ALDOUS (nee Breadon), Ruby Margaret.

25/4/1923 – 15/6/2011

In loving memory of a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who throughout her life gave selflessly to others.

SOLD

2008 manual Holden Combo Panel Van, excellent condition, reg June 2023 (WZT360), m ileage 52,000km, located in Wangaratta, full history service, price $6000. Ph 0408 261 330.

A trained nurse, Ruby dedicated herself to caring for the sick, elderly and those in need, with great compassion, love and kindness. A woman ahead of her time.

Proud, loving and loved wife to Bob and mother to Diane and Adrian.

Success for ladies div 1 pennant team

By LINDA TERRY

ONE of the pinnacles of the golfing year for the ladies is Pennant - much loved by all who take part.

Even more loved is when we come away with a win - which is where Div 1 at least landed this week.

With two divisions making it through to the finals, it would be wonderful to report success for both, but sadly our Div 4 ladies went down to Commercial Albury 3/2 but with great individual wins to pennant first-timer Jackie Smithwick and to old-hand at pennant, Shirley Nolan.

Well done to both ladies for a great season and to the rest of the team for very nearly pulling it off with some gutsy efforts.

Jackie did impress in her first ever season this year, winning

By TOM SWAN

four out of four of her matches.

But all the celebrations were with our Div 1 team - having defeated Yarrawonga last week to qualify for the finals, we were once again to face the exact same team and same players in the final and would you believe it - the same result - a 4/1 win.

Yarrawonga are a tough club to face in pennant in any year, and our girls are to be highly congratulated for withstanding the pressure to beat them not once, but twice, in order to reach that prize of the pennant flag - I’m not sure it has still sunk in.

Sue Parsons, Nicki Cooper and Linda Terry secured their wins first up, to lock in the overall win, as Gayle Wells reached the 17th all square.

But Gayle needed to redeem herself over her loss to Karen Droop of Yarrawonga last week

and decided to play on, despite the victory already in the bag.

Gayle pulled out two brilliant holes to take the match to a one up win, and our team victory to 4/1.

What a dramatic end to the day.

Our number one player Sheryl Sargent was also no slouch, taking her match to the 16th before succumbing 3/2 to their number one bigger hitter Donna Hancock.

Our Div 1 team were back to back winners - adding to their 2022 win and the champagne was flowing.

Well done ladies - what a great team.

Not to be forgotten are those players who also contributed to getting us into the finals in the preceding weeks - Kylie Egan, Linda Brook and Andrea Marsden.

Plus a shout out to our caddies on the day who kept us steady.

Elswhere on Tuesday, it was another big event - the Judy Guilfoyle NEDGA event at Benalla, for all the 30+ handicappers.

So proud to have 10 of our high handicap players taking part out of field of 53 - some travelling to a district tournament for the very first time - and what good scores.

Colleen Leeds, a first timer, had 38 points as did Anne Tilbrook.

Kerri Nicol 37, Sue Kinloch 35, Lorraine Wilson 32, Pam Abbott, Jeanette Hopgood and Wendy Hunt all 31.

These girls missed out on the overall major prizes (won with 44 points) but have much to be proud of - well done girls.

As for regular comps, there was barely anyone left at home to play on Tuesday, but Kylie Egan had good “practice” 9 holes on

Tuesday to win the Par comp with a square.

On Wednesday, it was the Doris Chambers SF Foursomes event to qualify for the finals in Melbourne and this was won by Sue Parsons and Margie Franke-Williams.

Then on Saturday it was the “Pink Ball Stableford” event.

The best of the ladies teams were Sue Parsons, Linda Brook and Sheryl Sargent, while the regular stableford event was won by Sue Parsons again with 36 points on a countback to Linda Brook. Anne Tilbrook came in third with 32.

Linda Brook, Sheryl Sargent and Sue Parsons also topped off a very successful day, by each picking up a nearest the pin.

The rest of us had quite some difficulty managing that little pink ball but it was a fun concept.

Men’s golf welcomes pink ball novelty event

A COUPLE of novelty events were held in conjunction with the men’s golf weekly competitions.

Tuesday’s four ball stableford event had a small field compete, unfortunately at the time of writing the results are not available.

Thursday’s stableford event was once again very well supported with 60 gentlemen playing.

For the second week in a row Shane O’Brien took home the bickies with another great round, this week beating his handicap by five shots.

A Grade 1st: Shane O’Brien, 41 points (h/c 13); 2nd: Paul Lange, 37 points (h/c 15); 3rd: Kyle Bridgeman, 35 points (h/c -1).

B Grade

1st: Aaron Roberts, 37 points (h/c 23); 2nd: Don Clutterbuck, 35 points (h/c

22); 3rd: Ian Jones, 35 points (h/c 19).

After the last two weeks there should be no way Shane will be playing off that handicap for quite a while.

Nice to see Kyle back in the place getters after missing a few weeks.

A great round by Aaron and nice to see a couple of the morning boys score well in the B Grade.

On Saturday, the stableford competition had a fun twist.

Each team had a pink ball which had to be played six times during the round and the points scored with that ball were doubled

1st: Aaron Sargent, 37 points (h/c 23); 2nd: Paul Lange, 36 points (h/c 15); 3rd: Ben Martin, 36 points (h/c 16).

Well done to Aaron who had a big day and bad luck to Paul who for the second time this week finished in second place.

The pink ball event was sponsored by board members Maurie Walsh, Alan Parrott, and Dave McKenzie and was taken out by the Sargent family team comprising Rod, Justin and Aaron.

1st: Rod Sargent, Justin Sargent and Aaron Sargent, 78 points; 2nd: Rob Fankhauser, Shane Brook, and Tom Swan, 74 points; 3rd: Brad Grant, Tom Nicol and Rob Healy, 70 points.

These fun events are turning into Sargent Family benefits with the boys winning the Parson family event a few weeks ago.

Our pennant teams all played away this week, our division two pennant team had a win over Myrtleford by a score of 3/2.

The A Grade pennant team lost 3-1/2 to 1-1/2 to Thurgoona and the division three handicap team suffers their first loss going down to Myrtleford 4/1.

PINK BALL WINNERS: Rod, Justin, and Aaron Sargent.

VICTORIOUS: (From left) Kylie Egan, Sheryl Sargent, Linda Terry, Nicki Cooper, Sue Parsons, Gayle Wells and Linda Brook (absent Andrea Marsden) won the Div 1 pennant against Yarrawonga.

Last bowls competition of the season heats up

By LYN FOOTS

WITH the bowling season slowly coming to an end members and quests are enjoying social bowls in pretty good weather.

Tuesday saw 22 players enjoying the day with the winners on the day being Dom Diaz, Yvonne Robinson and Phil Jensen with 2 wins 33pts from Mike Harrison,

Lyn Holland, Ian Morley and Kris Humphrey 2 wins 32pts.

Thursday saw the beginning of the ladies last event of the year the 21UP handicap.

Round 1 saw wins to Kris Humphrey over Vicki Klein in a very close game 21/20, Lyn Foots over Gwen Gray 23/-4, Belinda Snider over Glenda Revell 23/11, Elaine Peterson over Anne

Wileman 22/12, Pam ZierkMahoney over Lyn Holland 22/15 in a high-quality game and Enid Smith has a win over Yvonne Robinson 22/13.

Jenny Walsh and Christina Smith had the bye.

In round 2 the winners were Elaine over Jenny 22/11, Lyn over Belinda 21/2, Pam over Enid 21/6 and Christina won her game af-

ter Kris was unable to continue.

The final rounds will be this Thursday with Lyn playing Christina and Pam playing Elaine.

Friday’s social bowls saw 19 players having some fun in the sun with the winners on the day after some very close games being Chris Laws, Steve Lewis and Shane O’Brien with 2 wins 33pts

from John Foots, Ross Parsons and Alan Hatcher on 1 win and a draw 27pts.

Upcoming events at the club include the Presentation Day on Sunday, May 21 with a free BBQ lunch at 12pm and the presentation of trophies to this year’s winners at approximately 1pm. There is a list up on the outside notice board for catering numbers.

On completion of the formalities there will be a game of bowls for those who wish to continue the afternoon enjoying company with friends.

Don’t forget the AGM is also happening on Sunday, May28.

Nominations are up on the board and all members are encouraged to attend the day.

Slam dunk: Basketball veteran Bess Gillard is not slowing down

NORTHEAST Bushrangers president

Bess Gillard has earned the first quarter nomination for Sports Club Person of the Year

“The Bushrangers are an elite pathway for basketball teams competing in Melbourne,” Bess explained.

“We have over 12 teams and 150 participants on a Friday night playing in the Victorian Junior Basketball league.”

Bess played basketball in her youth and was drawn to the game’s “fast-paced and team-oriented nature”.

Many years later, her interest in basketball was spiked again when her son moved to Melbourne.

“My son wanted to continue on his

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basketball pathway so he had to move to Melbourne and board down there,” she said.

“To be honest, it sort of broke my heart because he was only 14.

“That experience made me want to find a way to keep our kids in the country, while still providing the same opportunities for them.”

Bess decided to join the Mansfield District Basketball Association board and served as president for several years.

She helped implement various improvements for the club including new coaches, referee certificates, membership numbers and a new stadium.

Bess stepped down as president in June last year, as is now enjoying her role on the Northeast Bushrangers board.

She hoped to continue to “grow and educate coaches”.

Above all, Bess just wanted to make a difference in the community.

“I’d like to consider myself a quiet achiever and I don’t need any acknowledgement,” she said.

“I just like to go about and make a positive difference.”

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WINNERS AND LOSERS

Bombers madden Moyhu with strong peformance

Under 15s

By MAYA RHODES

Bonnie Doon

15 def by Moyhu 22

Best on court: Amy Cash Coaches Award: Maya Rhodes

THIS weekend Bonnie Doon versed Mohyu away, it was a hot start to the day.

In the first quarter Bonnie Doon kept close to Moyhu with a score of 8-9 Doon down.

The attackers Maya (WA) and Tilly (C) moved the ball down the court smoothly to the shooters Keira (GA) and Charlie (GS).

The defenders had a tough game against good aggressive shooters but still did a great job getting some good rebounds and intercepts.

Unfortunately, in our defensive end we were short with players as Tayla Maher fell over hurt her knee but after a quick time she come back on and had some great intercepts whilst Gemma (GK) was doing a great job being the only defender in the ring.

Bonnie Doon had an unlucky loss in the end that we will learn from.

Under 17’s

By CASEY HEARMAN

Bonnie Doon 42 def Moyhu 26

Best on court: Demi Murray

Coaches Award: Casey Hearman

IT was a sunny day at Moyhu footy netball club to start of the first quarter of under 17s.

The game started with the Bonnie Doon girls coming out strong, getting the first couple goals on Moyhu.

Charlotte Atherton in GK defended strong with lots of intercepts, with Madi Maher in GD covered her player perfectly.

The end of the first saw the Bombers up by the smallest margin 9-10.

The girls continued to apply pressure into the second quarter.

With Casey H in GA, paired with Cobie Mc in GS, the shooters were able to convert the turnovers that the defence were working so hard to get.

The bombers went into half time up by eight, 12-20.

The third quarter saw some changes with Chloe C moving into GA and Grace T in Centre.

Despite the heat, the girls were able to keep pushing through.

Charlotte A was working overtime in GD, and paired with Chelsea in GK, they were a force to be reckoned with in the defensive ring.

The girls remained up going into the last quarter, 22-31.

The last quarter saw one final push from the girls.

Madi M came back into the defensive ring, and Chloe C moved back into WA.

With amazing transition down the court, the girls were able to maintain their lead, and take out the win.

Well done in the win girls, everyone played amazing despite being in the heat!

B Reserve

By MADI HEARMON Bonnie Doon 56 def Moyhu 27

Best on court: Amy Clapham Coaches Award: Madi Hearmon

THE sun was out for the B res girls on Saturday.

All ready and pumped to go, the girls took to the court with intensity from the beginning.

Ace led the girls in C, with Hannah and Zoe covering the goal ring perfectly.

Unfortunately, one of our young gun shooters Grace Revell went down with a knee injury early in the first quarter.

We wish her all the best and a speedy recovery.

The first quarter ended with the Bombers up, 7-15.

The girls continued the intensity into the second quarter, with Chrissy and Chloe converting the turnovers into goals.

Ace didn’t stop running through the middle, and teamed up with Maddie Cooksey in WD to make an unstoppable defensive team throughout the mid court.

The girls went into the half time break 20 points up, 13-33.

The third quarter saw some changes on the court.

Casey Hearmon came on as GA, Madi Hearmon in C swapping WA to Ace and Narelle Seymour in GK.

The defensive end continued to keep the pressure up, and Casey and Chrissy worked over time to convert the turn overs.

The end of the third saw the remaining on top, 18-45.

The girls dug deep for the last quarter despite the heat.

The defence end saw Maddie Cooksey in WD, covering her player amazingly, and Hannah

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BRIGHT

and Narelle continuing to force mistakes from the opposition in the ring.

The continued intense pressure from the defence caused 16 missed goals in the last half.

The girls in the ring were able to continue to convert their scoring shots, with Ace, Madi, Hannah and Maddie working hard to bring the ball down the court.

A final push in the last quarter saw the girls take the win, 27-56.

Congratulations on the win B Res Bomberettes!

B Grade By TARA MURRAY

Bonnie Doon 59 def Moyhu 37

Coaches Awards: Tara Murray and Stephanie Evans

IT was a hot day for the B graders but it didn’t get in the way of a great win.

From the moment we walked onto the court we looked confident.

Michelle was able to hold and was accurate with her shooting.

Jess A moved well in the ring and timed her drives perfectly following it up with goals.

Cobie stepped up and really showed what she is capable of.

Jess H played an awesome 50th game and it really showed on the court her leadership and direction skills.

What we have been working on at training Tara was able to follow through and demonstrate it.

Cass and Meagan were working consistently together to be able

to read the play and intercept the ball.

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

Well done on our first win with many more to follow.

A Grade By CASS TURNER Bonnie Doon 63 def Moyhu 51

Best on Court: Mia Tanner and Annie Byrnes Coaches Award: Cass Turner Fan Favourite: Portia Keatch

SKILL, speed, teamwork - this comes to mind when given the opportunity to step up and take the court alongside the girls in A grade.

The first half we were consistent but not in the lead.

We all wanted the win and knew we needed to keep the intensity up.

The flow and movement of Mia Tanner (WA) and Annie Byrnes (C) working it into our shooters Portia Keatch (GS) and Steph Ward (GA) was unmatched.

Shannon Cameron (WD) and Erin Brond (GD) had an incredible amount of defensive pressure off every centre pass which then created doubt in Moyhu’s passes.

During the second half the intensity and work rate increased giving the opportunity for us to score off of Moyhu’s mistakes, take the lead and build on it.

It’s all about the one percenters that can turn a game around. Overall a sunny, beautiful day and an awesome game.

SCOREBOARD RESERVES RESULTS

BEST: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Cody Crawford, Ayden Amos, Jake Jones, Kyle Collisson, Regan Williams, Jesse Walker. BRIGHT: Nick Lebish, Darcy Sholl, Cooper Thomason, Michael Elliott, Kieren Jamieson, Max Rampling.

1.3 5.5 11.7 13.9.87

5.2 7.3 12.5 14.9.93

GOALS: GOORAMBAT: Samuel Gladstone 4; Robert Wilson 3; Kobe Black 1; Aaron Blackburn 1; Charlie Campbell 1; Charles Hunter 1; Dylan Leadingham 1; Gary Priest 1. KING VALLEY: Anthony Ciancio 10; Charlie Arthur 1; Joel Price 1; Charlie Wood 1. BEST: GOORAMBAT: Ryan Burns, Jamie Dunne, Rick Walker, Brady Purcell, Alexander Moloney, Tim Colville. KING VALLEY: Anthony Ciancio, Charlie Davies, Thomas Stewart, Charlie Wood, Aaron Cheong, Jacob Finger.

MOYHU 2.2 5.2 6.4 8.5.53

BONNIE DOON 3.4 5.13 12.15 16.22.118

NETBALL SCORES

A GRADE: Benalla 38 def Bright 36; Goorambat vs King Valley; Moyhu vs Bonnie Doon; Whorouly 55 def Nth

Wangaratta 30; Tarrawingee 48 def Greta 44

B GRADE: Benalla 67 def Bright 29; Goorambat vs King Valley; Moyhu vs Bonnie Doon; Whorouly 51 def Nth

Wangaratta 36; Tarrawingee 40 def Greta 25

B RESERVE: Benalla 55 def Bright 37; Goorambat vs King Valley; Moyhu vs Bonnie Doon; Whorouly 59 def Nth

Wangaratta 20; Tarrawingee 33 def by Greta 35

C GRADE: Benalla 30 def by Bright 31; Goorambat vs King Valley; Moyhu vs Bonnie Doon; Whorouly 40 def Nth

Wangaratta 26; Tarrawingee 30 def by Greta 46

15 & UNDER: Benalla 24 def Bright 14; Goorambat vs King Valley; Moyhu vs Bonnie Doon; Whorouly 37 def Nth

Wangaratta 16; Tarrawingee 10 def by Greta 42

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

WHOROULY VS BRIGHT

KING VALLEY VS MOYHU

BONNIE DOON VS GRETA

NORTH WANGARATTA VS GOORAMBAT

TARRAWINGEE VS MILAWA

BENALLA ALL BLACKS - BYE

GOALS: MOYHU: Jared Lea 3; Samuel Holmes 1; James Kelly 1; Fraser Landgren 1; Harrison McCarthy 1; Bailey Zimmermann 1. BONNIE DOON: Al Bennett 6; James Fox 3; Sean Campitelli 2; Jayjay Curtin 1; Will Foster 1; James Law 1; Luke Murray 1; Joel Sanford

1. BEST: MOYHU: Dylan Carmody, James Kelly, Luke Grady, Bailey Zimmermann, Harrison McCarthy, Private player. BONNIE DOON: Luke Murray, Campbell Smedley, James Fox, Jordan Davey, Beau Smith, Ben Hedin.

WHOROULY 3.1 6.4 8.4 8.8.56

NORTH WANG 2.1 3.4 6.8 8.9.57

TARRAWINGEE 2.0 3.1 3.2 4.6.30 GRETA 6.5 15.11 20.17 26.20.176

GOALS: TARRAWINGEE: No goal scorers have been selected. GRETA: No goal scorers have been selected. BEST: TARRAWINGEE: No best players have been selected. GRETA: No best players have been selected.

Conner Forde 1; Jed Pryor 1. Goorambat ................7.4.46 King Valley ...............7.12.54

GOALS: GOORAMBAT: Haider Alhasnawi 2; Peter Cochrane 2; Wil Hoskins 1; Todd Wapling 1; Bailey Ward 1. KING VALLEY: David Allen 3; Alex Tatulaschwili 3; Brett Sessions 1. Moyhu..................15.12.102 Bonnie Doon ..............7.7.49

GOALS: MOYHU: Harrison Bell 6; Leroy Dowling 2; Logan Reynolds 2; Caleb Bell 1; Josh Coonan 1; kiangkai Douangphosay 1; Zach Evans 1; Matt Ryan 1. BONNIE DOON: Wayne Lockhart 2; Samuel Bennett 1; Ben Kelleher 1; Jed Murray 1; James Reid 1; James Trellu-Coker 1. Whorouly ....................1.1.7

North Wangaratta .22.16.148

GOALS: WHOROULY: Matthew Harris 1. NTH WANG: Cameron McCormack 8; Matthew Fischer 6; Blake Marlborough 3; Brandon Bowen 1; Hayden Gray 1; Caleb Kuschert 1; Josh McQueen 1; Kye Williams 1.

Tarrawingee ..............2.4.16

Greta ...................29.10.184

GOALS: TARRAWINGEE: No goal scoreres have been selected. GRETA: No goal scoreres have been selected.

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WINNERS AND LOSERS

Eagles struggle in the heat at Shepparton

Under 15s

By LEAH STORER

Mansfield 23 def by Swans 33

Best on Court: Eva Clydesdale

Coaches Award: Leah Storer

MANSFIELD under 15 girls headed off for an early morning of netball.

The girls got off to a good start with Eva Clydesdale playing out of position doing an amazing job with Annie Thompson in goals.

The fast pace and combination of Esher Berry and Ava Mahoney showed we could match it with the Swans.

At half time the girls were even, Emma Edwards played a strong full game in WD, sticking with her player all day.

Jasper Robinson and Leah Storer showed their strengths with great intercepts all day.

Many thanks to Kiara Brackman, Emma Snell, and Maddie Clark who all stepped up to play a tough competitor in the Shepparton Swans.

Mansfield came away second best with lots of positives to be proud of.

Under 17s

By EMMA

WITKISS

Mansfield 39 def by Swans 53

Best on Court: Molly Judge

Coaches Award: Emma Witkiss

MANSFIELD under 17s started off really strong against Shepparton Swans on the weekend.

In the first half we had lots of great defensive pressure from Molly Judge, Molly Dunn, Emma Witkiss, Jess Dolling

and Mia Ciarma, getting lots of tips and intercepts.

After the 1st half Mansfield were up by five.

Throughout the game our goalers Jamie Davis and Amelia Clydesdale had great accuracy getting majority of their shots in.

During the second half, our mid courters Eliza Doig, Isabelle Byrne and Remy Stevenson worked the ball down the court swiftly and fed it into the ring with great precision.

However after all our hard work and effort, Shepp ended up taking a lead, resulting in the final scores being 39-51.

B Reserve

By BELLA BUTTERWORTH

Mansfield 30 def by Swans 34

Best on Court: Grace Evans

Coaches Award: Bella Butterworth

AFTER last week’s win against Tatura, the B res girls were ready to take on the challenge up against Shep this week.

The game was ours in the first half, working the ball down the court we found our shooters and by half time we led.

The second half we started to let the fatigue show and, with a strong defensive play from Shepparton, they managed to defeat us by four goals at the final siren.

Our shooters Bianna Kelly and Grace Evans worked extremely hard in the ring to move around their defenders to create space for a pass from outside the ring.

Annie Edwards, Leonie Berry and Paige Spencer provided beautiful passes to our shooters and did a fabulous job of working the ball around the ring to find that pass in.

Cassie Dolling, playing her first game with us this season fit into in our mid court perfectly and gave us some strong and direct drives to the ring and the pocket which allowed for a great ball into the ring.

Our defenders fought very hard to stay in-front of their players.

Bella Butterworth and Caroline Trenfield had some great hands up defence especially around the ring blocking off passage for another pass.

Tyla Ciarma and Belle Edwards worked especially hard in the ring, and in the first half they intercepted a huge number of passes which lead to turnovers for our team.

Although this week didn’t end as we thought it would, we all know where the improvements need to be made.

As a team we can only get stronger and more determined for the next round and I’m sure training this week will get us back on track to come home with a win for our home game against Benalla next week.

B Grade

By ALICE LANGLEY

Mansfield 27 def by Swans 58

Best on Court: Sarah Anderson

Coaches Award: Alice Langley

IN warm conditions, B Grade came up against a very tall and agile Swans

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who got the jump on the Eagles early in the first half.

After half time, Mansfield was able to take back control with improved passages of play getting the ball out of defence and whole court pressure causing turnovers.

The fourth quarter saw some changes made to trial new combinations in goal rings up both ends of the court which will offer more options to the team in weeks to come.

A Grade

By Darcy Croxford - Demasi

Mansfield 28 def by Swans 46

Best on Court: Emily Hutchins

Coaches Award: Darcy CroxfordDemasi

The morale was high amongst the Mansfield ladies on Saturday and we were ready to show the Swans what we had to offer.

After showing our respects to the Anzacs it was game time.

The first quarter saw the attacking end working together to secure some goals, this was made easy with short sharp passes that was at times too quick for our opponents although the Swans were showing their home court dominance.

Only a few goals down at quarter time our coach Nelle Cousins gave us some direction and it was time to start the second quarter.

Emily Hutchins played a great game getting countless tips and intercepts down the defensive end, along with

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Nelle Cousins who managed to shut down their goalers at times.

Both teams kept pushing through the heat; Mansfield’s ability to chase loose balls and back each other up was promising.

Unfortunately that wasn’t enough as we entered the 3rd quarter roughly eight goals down.

The third quarter was where some early signs of fatigue were shown and the Swans got a run on us.

Their speed and defensive pressure was just too strong.

Dempsey Parsons rotated into centre which provided fresh legs through the mid court.

Amy Dixon-Rielly showed her strength in the attacking end with hard baseline drives which worked well with Isobel Anderson’s sharp accurate feeds.

The last quarter was finally upon us, credit goes to all of the girls on court who kept pushing until the last whistle, however the Swans were just too good for us and claimed the win.

Overall the feedback from the post game discussion was positive, it was only round three and as a team we are still finding our feet.

Each week we are able to draw both positives and learning opportunities from the game and all the ladies are able to communicate openly which is great.

This week we face Benalla Saints, if we are able to work on some of the areas that let us down last week we should definitely be able to secure our first win for the season.

6.2 7.3.47

TATURA 2.3 5.8 7.8 8.10.58

GOALS: BENALLA: Josh Mellington 3; Brody Webster 3; Tom O’Brien 1. TATURA: Brodie Meyers 3; Harry Murdoch 2; Kitt McCamley 1; Harley McCarthy 1; Will Russell 1. BEST: BENALLA: Brody Webster, Wade King, Samuel Harris, Jordan Wolff, Joshua Marchbank. TATURA: Brodie Meyers, Andrew Ciavarella, Daniel Weetra, Matt Rennie, Harry Murdoch.

SHEPP UNITED

MOOROOPNA

NETBALL SCORES

A Grade

Benalla 20 def by Tatura 53

Shepp United 24 def by Mooroopna 50

Seymour 57 def Euroa 42

Kyabram 35 def by Shepparton 51

Rochester 46 def by Echuca 49

Shepp Swans 46 def Mansfield 28

B Grade

Benalla 22 def by Tatura 41

Shepp United 28 def by Mooroopna 43

Seymour 47 def Euroa 41

Rochester 40 def by Echuca 60

Kyabram 42 def by Shepparton 47

Shepp Swans 58 def Mansfield 27

B Reserve

Benalla 34 def Tatura 33

Shepp United 34 def by Mooroopna 45

Seymour 38 def Euroa 29

Rochester 37 def by Echuca 50

Kyabram 42 def Shepparton 39

Shepp Swans 34 def Mansfield 30 17 & Under

Benalla 39 def Tatura 28; Shepp United 38 def by Mooroopna 60; Seymour 37 def Euroa 19; Rochester 43 def Echuca 41; Kyabram 46 def by Shepparton 48; Shepp Swans 51 def Mansfield 39 15 & Under Benalla v Tatura

Shepp United 14 def by Mooroopna 31; Seymour 26 def by Euroa 37; Rochester 25 def by Echuca 53; Kyabram 23 def by Shepparton 62; Shepp

Swans 33 def Mansfield 23

ROUND 4

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

SHEPPARTON V ROCHESTER

MANSFIELD V BENALLA

EUROA V UNITED

MOOROOPNA V SEYMOUR

TATURA V KYABRAM

SEYMOUR 4.2 10.3 15.5 18.8.116

EUROA 3.3 6.6 8.6 12.8.80

GOALS: SEYMOUR: Riley Mason 6; Jack Murphy 3; Nathan Beattie 2; Lachlan Waite 2; Joshua Alford

1; Thomas Davey 1; Tom O’Sullivan 1; Jack O’Sullivan 1; Ben Rigoni 1. EUROA: Tristan Davies 2; Nathan Stewart 2; Jett Trotter 2; Adam Giobbi 1; Jacob Gleeson 1; Zac Gleeson 1; Jd Hayes 1; Ryan Hill 1; Andrew Smith 1. BEST: SEYMOUR: Riley Mason, Nathan Beattie, Ben Rigoni, Jack Murphy, Clayton Salmon. EUROA: Andrew Smith, Darby Wilson, Will Hayes, Tristan Davies, Zac Gleeson.

KYABRAM 4.7 7.11 11.13 13.18.96

SHEPPARTON 3.1 5.1 7.2 11.3.69

GOALS: KYABRAM: Cooper Vick 4; Thomas Holman 3; Anthony DePasquale 2; Kayne Pettifer 2; Kyle Mueller 1; Zachary Norris 1 SHEPPARTON: Anthony Andronaco 2; Jayden Dhosi 2; Lewis McShane 2; Tyron Baden 1; Ned Byrne 1; Jhett Cooper 1; Lachlan Rumbiolo 1. BEST: KYABRAM: Zachary Norris, Reuben Rode, Kaine Herbert, Thomas Holman, Mitchell Dodos. SHEPPARTON: Connor Fleming, Tyron Baden, Jordan McGregor, Bryce Stephenson, Adam De Cicco.

ROCHESTER 2.4 5.4 7.5 9.5.59

ECHUCA 2.5 9.8 17.11 23.14.152

GOALS: ROCHESTER: Sean Williams 4; Mitch Cricelli 2; Adam Mcphee 1; James McPhee 1; Nicholas O’Connor 1. ECHUCA: Jackson Stewart 4; Jack Evans 3; Will Monahan 3; Mitchell Wales 3; Hugh Evans 2; Corbin Anderson 1; Kieran Hogan 1; Matthew Lias 1; Callum Parsons 1; Riley Smith 1; Andrew Walker 1; Lachie Watson 1; Sam Willoughby 1. BEST: ROCHESTER: Sean Williams, Blake Evans, Nate Rasmussen, Matt Kellett, Seamus Henderson. ECHUCA: Jackson Stewart, Mitchell Wales, Jack Evans, Riley Smith, Corbin Anderson.

SHEPP SWANS 4.2 8.3 10.6 10.6.66

MANSFIELD 3.5 9.11 12.14 12.14.86

GOALS: SHEPPARTON SWANS: Zac Clohesy 1; Tyreece Collison 1; Joeve Cooper 1; Kurtis Dixon 1; Ben Gilberto 1; Liam Rachele 1; Nathan Rachele 1; Ty Sutherland 1. MANSFIELD: Ben Christopher 3; Patrick Marks 2; Sam Thomson 2; Cameron Arnold 1; Jayden Howes 1; Daniel Leggett 1; Max Mahoney 1; Lachlan Murphy-Dale 1. BEST: SHEPPARTON SWANS: Andrew Riordan, Rylen Damianopoulos, Nathan Rachele, Bowen Calogero, James Auld. MANSFIELD: Tom McDonagh, Patrick Marks, Frazer Dale, Max Mahoney, Lachlan Murphy-Dale.

RESERVES RESULTS

Shepparton Swans 5 8 38 def by Mansfield 10 5 65

BEST: SHEPPARTON

SWAN: Harrison Mazzella, Dean Johnson, Cody Carrafa, Valo Valoia, Christian Georgiou.

MANSFIELD: Luke Menhenett, Thomas Sheahan, Kade Spencer, Jack Christopher, Flynn Harding.

GOALS: SHEPPARTON

SWAN: Kieran Alexander 1; Billy Jones 1; Joshua Mckinnon 1; Jedd Wright

1. MANSFIELD: Jack Christopher 2; Kade Spencer 2; Joshua Stefanutti 2; Jack Byrne

1; Flynn Harding 1; Jacob Howes 1; Jimmy Payne 1.

UNDER 18s RESULTS

Shepparton Swans 5 1141 def

Mansfield 6 3 39

BEST: SHEPPARTON

SWANS: No best players have been selected.

MANSFIELD: No best players have been selected.

GOALS: SHEPPARTON

SWANS: Naz Laulu 2 ; Private player 2; Fletcher Everard 1. MANSFIELD: Oscar Clelland 3; Benjamin Reardon 2; Angus Bolitho 1.

Mansfield Blue beats Bulldogs

By SCOTT KILLEEN

THE third round of the Wangaratta District Junior Football League matches were played on Sunday with the Mansfield Blue U14 team heading to Benalla to take on the Bulldogs.

After suffering their first defeat a week earlier, this match was poised as a real test for the young team.

The first quarter was played at a frantic pace, with both teams scoring quick goals from turnovers, how-

ever it was Mansfield team who were able to play their rebounding running game to score six goals for the quarter to come out on top.

Bodhi Killeen led the way with some terrific team play, setting up three of the six goals.

In the second quarter, Mansfield were able to keep the home side from scoring through a rock solid defence, led by Cruz Purday and Sam Kynnersley who were marking everything that came their way.

Buller’s Scotty James names as finalist at VSA’s

SCOTTY James has been named as a finalist at the Victorian Sport Awards 2022.

The Mt Buller regular has had a bumper year in 2022, winning his fourth gold medal at the X-Games in Aspen in late January.

He was then selected to compete for Australia at his fourth Winter Olympics and against a star-studded field, producing a score of 92.50 with his second run to secure the silver medal, his second career Olympic medal.

Wrapping up the calendar year at the World Cup in Copper Mountain, Colorado, Scotty performed one of the finest runs in halfpipe history to score 99.00 and win gold.

The Victorian Sport Awards have received a record number of nominations this year with over 215 nominations across 19 categories.

Judges included four-time Olympic marathoner Steve Moneghetti AM OLY, Head of Female Cricket at Cricket Victoria Sharelle McMahon as well as CEOs from the Victorian Institute of Sport (Anne Marie Harrison), Netball Victoria (Andrea Pearman), Bowls Victoria (Tony Sherwill) and Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria (Liz Tesone).

The awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of home-grown sporting heroes at both a grassroots and high-performance level.

Scotty is up for the Frank Wilkes Award for outstanding results achieved at a national or international level in a male category against Tyson Bull (Artistic Gymnastics), Jesse Coulson (Life Saving) and Tony D’Alberto (Motorsport).

The Hon. Ros Spence, Minister for Community Sport said, “It’s fantastic to see this latest group of outstanding Victorians nominated by their communities for going above and beyond at all levels of sport.

“Congratulations to all the finalists.”

The award will be presented on Wednesday, June 7 2023, in the Victory Room at Marvel Stadium.

They rebounded the ball back into the Mansfield forward line, where Mitch Storer and Logan Kent capitalized on their opportunities to score some quick goals to give the Eagles a handy 10 goal half time lead.

Liam Smith and Orlando Miller were everywhere in the third term, with both boys continuing to develop into outstanding junior footballers.

The Eagles wasted some scoring opportunities in the third term, kicking 1.5 for

the quarter and allowing Benalla to score one of their own.

The boys were urged to regroup for the final quarter, where a five goal target was set by the team.

Some position changes were made, switching Liam Smith forward, and moving Harry Sheeran into the middle, which immediately resulted in a goal to the Eagles.

Toby Gerrans slotted his second for the day, a tough one from the boundary, and

Liam contributed a goal to have the boys on target half way through the term.

With just one minute remaining and having kicked four goals for the quarter, it took a great piece of brilliance from James Lean to assert himself and snap the team’s fifth goal for the quarter with just seconds remaining, giving the Eagles a well-deserved 101 point victory.

Overall, Mansfield Blue 17.12 (114) defeated Benalla 2.1 (13).

Bulldogs blown out of the park by Mansfield u17s

By CHRIS STONEY

ON Sunday afternoon the Mansfield under 17s travelled to Benalla to take on the Bulldogs.

Missing several key players, the challenge was for the remaining boys to get more game time and to lift

The first quarter started as at arm wrestle and halfway through the quarter saw the boys in a tight battle at eight points all.

The Eagles them moved the ball from one end to the other with Caminos passing to Guppy onto Desi with a bounce through

the middle and on to Benton who snapped a goal.

Benton then kicked another soon after and Storer after that before passing to Browning who kicked another and the Eagles found themselves on top.

Mansfield continued to dominate in the second quarter to get 10 goals to one with Browning and Northcott getting on top in the midfield and forward line with Benton to back up the touches.

Bruno dominated down back to repel all the Bulldogs’ advances and at the main break Mansfield had a commanding lead.

In the third quarter the Eagles lost their shape and were dragged down to the Bulldogs’ level while Bruno continued to dominate down back.

The Eagles continued to blow chances in front of the goal rather than using better options.

At three quarter time the Bulldogs had dragged the margin back, scoring 18 points while Mansfield had only scored 19 points.

Like a good side, Mansfield responded to their coaches’ instructions at three-quarter time and blew the Bulldogs away.

Mitch Adams went into the ruck

This week is our first home game for the year, so head on down to the main oval this Sunday morning to catch some great junior football.

Best: Sam Kynnersley, Cruz Purday, Liam Smith, Orlando Miller, Harrison Sheeran, Bodhi Killeen, Sam Haugh.

Goals: Toby Gerrans, Logan Kent, Tia Paraone, Cruz Purday, Liam Smith, Mitch Storer 2, Alex Kipping, Sam Kynnersley, James Lean, Orlando Miller, Max Payne 1.

Eagles Yellow battle Bright

By NICK DUNN

SUNDAY saw the Eagles yellow travel to Bright for what we knew would be our toughest assignment of the year to date.

While we knew running out against a really talented and well drilled Bright team and our young guys did a great job early of maintaining their pressure and counter punching when it was our turn to go.

Unfortunately they weren’t able to maintain that style of play for four quarters and the score board blew out at the end.

In the first quarter, Bright jumped us with the first three goals, leaving us a little shell shocked, and we went away from the way we want to play footy.

The guys were challenged at quarter time to adjust and apply more pressure at the contest and the results followed.

We won the second quarter, which our guys should be really proud of, and there were only a couple of goals in it at half time.

The third quarter didn’t start the way we wanted and again we were stuck in the chasing pattern and couldn’t swing the momentum of the game back our way, despite some really fast and clean passages of play from our guys.

At three quarter time the guys were challenged to forget about the scoreboard and grab something positive from the last quarter.

They held the Bright team in that last quarter for the first half before the dam wall burst and they piled on a few late.

The final scores were Mansfield Eagles Yellow 2.2 (14) defeated by Bright 13.9 (87).

with immediate effect, passing to Taylor and to Storer for his first of the game.

Pigdon and Craddock continued to run on wings and Storer finished with a massive five goal last quarter.

The team went on to win 20.12 (132) against the Bulldogs 6.7 (43) and are looking forward to welcoming back key personnel for their first home game against a strong Myrtleford side.

Best: Browning, Bruno, Storer, Guppy, Pentony, Desmond.

Goals: Storer 7, Benton 6, Browning 4, Guppy, Northcott, Taylor.

On the whole what we can take out of the match is knowing what we need to lift our game to, to compete against these bigger more experienced sides.

Captain’s Choice Award winners were Felix Smith and Harry Theodosi who both who contributed really solidly no matter where we flung them to on the ground.

The Coaches Award went to Gus Robinson whose effort and ability to find the ball was outstanding.

Best: Smith, Robinson, Hoskins, Haslau, Guppy, Theodosi.

Goals: Maroney 2.

FLYING HIGH: Scotty James has been nominated for the Frank Wilkes Award for his outstanding results achieved at a variety of completions around the world.

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U14 Basketball teams shoot for gold

THE U14 Girls and Boys Gold Basketball Rep teams have been nominated for Sports Team of the Year

The nomination comes fresh off both team’s recent victory at

the Junior Country Basketball Championships in Ballart.

Both teams played nine matches over three days and competed in division four.

The U14 Girls team fought

hard and battled Wonthaggi in the championship grand final.

Thanks to superb defence and several rebounds, the Mansfield team won by 28 points.

The U14 Boys had hoped to complete in the division three sections, however just missed out.

They had an impressive three days which cumulated in a 25

point victory against Terang in the grand final

Both teams were ecstatic with their victory, a credit to all their hard work during the season.

Golden victory for girls and boys U14 basketball teams

MANSFIELD’S U14 Girls and Boys Gold Basketball

Rep teams have both won the division four Junior Country Championships in Ballarat

The tournament took place over three days and both teams played nine matches in total.

U14 GIRLS

By SUSAN MCCORMICK

DAY one and our first opponent was Bachus Marsh. The team were a little rusty having not played together for over six weeks and went down by 12 points.

Carly Desmond slotted perfectly into the team showing great determination and enthusiasm.

Next up was Maryborough, the team improved and were only defeated by nine points.

Tiger Lee Blackman had a fantastic game hustling the ball carrier.

Our last opponent of the day was Surfcoast.

The team worked really

well together coming away with a 36 point win.

Ella Mercieca showed off her amazing skills dropping 39 points.

After the results of day one we were now placed in division four.

We started the day with another tough match against Wonthaggi and lost by 10 points, however Phoebe Guppy showed great strength and determination in defence.

The following match against Terang was an easier contest and we came away as 32-point winners.

Zara Yencken worked hard on her hustle defence and took many intercepts.

The last game of the day was difficult but the team managed to stay strong and fight out a 14 point win.

Peyton Male did some great rebounding.

We started off Day three with Surfcoast for a second time taking the win by 31 points

Marley Huriwaka got some clever taps and ran out

the whole game. We were then matched against Maffra for a second time and won the semi-final by 32 points.

Ellie Marks showed some fantastic ball handling with really clever cross overs.

Our grand final our opponents were Wonthaggi.

TigerLee Ellie Zara and Carly hustled all game and Peyton rebounded strongly, while Marley chased the loose ball.

Phoebe made it hard for them to get an open drive into the key and Ella finished beautifully dropping 41 points.

The game hung in the balance well into the last quarter however Mansfield’s desire to win was greater and they were able to run over the top of Wonthaggi with a 28 point win to become the Division 4 Junior Country Champions.

U14 BOYS

By ROBBIE ROBINSON

THE U14 boy’s team lost two hard-fought games

against Leongatha and Poowong, but finished the day with a great win against Phillip Island.

We ended up just missing out on placing in division three, lining up at the top of the division four table for the second day.

We started Sunday with a strong win against Moe.

In the second match we lost a nail-biter to Kyneton by only one point, but we finished the day with a massive win against Warracknabeal.

The improvement in the boys’ teamwork was obvious and they had definitely found their rhythm.

Jay Kynnersley, Josh Taylor, and Gus Robinson were working tirelessly to defend the ball, hassle the opposition and help move the ball down the court.

Taj Kynnersley and Sam Hough were using their strength to get turn overs in the opposition key, move the ball into our shooting zone and covert to scores.

Oscar Pigdon and Jack

Clydesdale lead our fast breaks with quick goals and plenty of shots at the line, while Zac Hotton and Harris Kain combined beautifully as our tall timber posts either side of the ring.

They converted strong passes from our ball carriers into goal after goal, and got their hands to almost every rebound under both baskets.

The impressive play from our boys had them finish second on the ladder heading into finals on the third day.

All matches on the final day were elimination, and coaches Brent Clydesdale and Michelle Pigdon knew they had to hit the ground running.

We played our quarter final against Maryborough and beat them convincingly 50-20, with Harris Kain having a big impact in the key.

The semi-final saw us face off against Lakes Entrance who had come off a big win and were buzzing.

The eag les soon shut them down and after three very close quarters, pulled

away to win 34-27.

Oscar Pigdon was sensational at the basket, drawing lots of fouls and converting seven free throws to secure our win.

This set us up for a grand final show down against Terang.

We watched our U14 girls team win their grand final before taking the court for our match - so the tone was set and our boys were determined to make it a double in division four.

The first quarter was tight, but the eagles took control from the start of the second - keeping Terang to a nil score in that term and winning every other quarter with tireless defensive pressure from all our players. We came out clear victors and Division 4 Champions winning 53-28.

Special well done to Taj Kynnersley who was awarded a game ball by our club and his coaches for his consistent effort all weekend and his strong presence on court.

GOLDEN CHAMPS: The U14 Boys and Girls Gold Basketball Rep teams recently won the division four Junior Country Championships in Ballarat

Tennis hits it out of the park

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By SAMUEL O’BRIEN

THE Mansfield Tennis Association has had a busy summer with a bumper competition round and plenty of participants despite interruptions.

Committee member Rhonda Carpenter was pleased to see the club thrive, reaping the rewards of investing in junior players who got a taste of night time competitions when numbers were low.

“At one stage in the second last round one of the [night time competition] players went up to the juniors that were there on the court after school and asked, ‘We need a couple of people to play tonight; would

you?’,” Rhonda said.

“They stepped in and filled the spots and played a really good standard of tennis at an adult level.

“They were sort of included and kind of coached by the existing players.

“The juniors are our future and it’s all about bringing them in.”

The junior programs have allowed for younger players to develop their skills in a fun and engaging way, with a different scoring system.

“The aggregate scoring system allowed greater flexibility for families,” she said.

“Primary and secondary students were split into three sections so more children could compete at

their level and gain reward for effort.

“A mock junior championship also ran on the final Saturday.”

Beyond Mansfield, the club did well at competitions around the region, with its women’s team making it to the finals of the Country Week competition.

Rhonda says participation is strong, helped by relatively low impacts to playing through the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Tennis was one of those sports during COVID where you could actually sort of play,” she said.

“However, people really wanted to travel [away from Mansfield] this season.

“Their travel plans have meant that they’ve had to be absent for certain times and we’ve had to find fillins to replace them.”

Off the court, the Mansfield Tennis Association has recently repainted the club house, with shade sail and expanded playground installation to be installed soon.

Rhonda said she felt positive about the future of the club as the association continues to make participating in tennis locally easier.

“From the club’s point of view, we can see the [increase in] participation,” she said.

“We’re definitely picking up more casual participants.”

PROUD PARENTS: Keira McDonagh and Tom Dunlop photograph son Henry after presentations for the junior competition with its aggregate scoring system.

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Patchy win win for Eagles for

IT was another win for the Mansfield Eagles seniors against Shepperton last Saturday, in a game that could have belonged to anyone.

Mansfield’s Jayden Howes took control of the first quarter, opening with a longrange goal.

Follow up goals from Max Mahoney put the Eagles ahead, but the Swans countered with a goal from Zac Clohesy.

Mansfield fought back with consistent pressure from Patrick Marks and a goal from star-player Ben Christopher.

However a trifecta of goals from the Swans disrupted the Eagles’ momentum and shifted the lead back to Princess Park hosts.

Undeterred, Mansfield increased the midfield pressure in the final quarter and managed to clinch their second win of the season.

Final score saw the Mansfield Eagles seniors

12.14 (86) defeat the Shepperton Swans seniors

10.6 (66)

Best on the field for Mansfield were Tom McDonagh, Patrick Marks, Frazer Dale, Max Mahoney, and Lachlan Murphy-Dale.

Shepperton’s stand-outs were Andrew Riordan, Rylen Damianopoulos, Nathan Rachele, Bowen Calogero, and James Auld.

Although pleased with the victory, Eagles seniors coach Chad Owens described the game as “patchy”

“We would get ourselves in front and then relax, but then

Bombers continue winning streak

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they [Swans] would kick a few goals,” he said.

“So there was a bit of inconsistency and lapses that hurt us.”

The Eagles had 26 shots at goal during the game but only kicked 12.

They have kicked more points than goals for the last three consecutive weeks.

However Coach Owens said there many promising signs for the rest of the season.

“We are generating a lot of shots at goal, we just need to actually kick a few,” he said.

The Eagles will face the Benalla Saints this week.

Mansfield’s success continued with the Eagles reserves 10.5 (65) beating Shepperton Swans reserves 5.8 (38).

However the Eagles U18s suffered a painful loss against the Swans.

The U18s played a fantastic game and were two points down in the final quarter when star-player Chad Turner marked the ball.

Unfortunately, Turner dislocated his kneecap and was immediately transferred to hospital.

The game was put on hold and eventually abandoned and the battered eagles were unable to take the kick.

The final score stood with Shepperton triumphing 5.11 (41) over a depleted Mansfield 6.3 (39).

NON-STOP PRESSURE: Ruckman Tom McDonagh was one of Mansfield’s finest.

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THE Bonnie Doon Bombers seniors are proving to be unstoppable this season with a domineering 65 point win over the Moyhu Hoppers seniors.

The Hoppers put up a very competitive first quarter and repeatedly poked holes in the Bombers’ defence.

However, the Bombers quickly found their groove and punted consecutive goals towards the end of the first quarter.

Relentless goals from Al Bennet and James Fox meant the game belonged to the Bombers by half-time.

Final scores saw the Bombers triumph 16.22 (118) over the Hoppers 8.5 (53).

Coach Ken Murray was pleased with the results and commended his midfield’s strong effort.

“We controlled the ball all the way through the secondhalf and became way more efficient in our midfield.”

Coach Murray said he wanted to continue focusing on accuracy for the remainder of the season.

“We really want to focus on the connectivity between our forward and midfield pressure,” he explained.

“If we can create turnovers in dangerous places, we should have a lot more scoring opportunities.”

The Bombers reserves did not enjoy a similar success over the Hopper reserves.

The Bonnie Doon team lost 7.7 (49) to an impressive Moyhu 15.12 (102).

Next week the Bombers will take on Greta at home.