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Big development approved with split council vote Stock Route’s 76 new lots sparks p debate amongst g councillors as p proposal p ggets ggreen light g MANSFIELD Shire Council’s March meeting was lively last week, as councillors debated significant development proposals close to the centre of town.

Two developments were proposed for a site between the Stockman’s Rise estate and the Stock Route, hemmed in on either side by the Mansfield Mullum Wetlands

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and Dead Horse Lane.

The first proposal would develop 76 lots and a childcare centre, with most of the development adjoining Dead Horse Lane and the Stock Route.

The proposed lots would

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vary in size from 451 to 1063 square metres, with an average of 596 square meters.

The childcare centre proposed would have a capacity of 164 children per day, accommodating for the increased demand from residents.

Councillors asked questions about open space provisions as well as

the pace and progression of development, noting concerns about increased traffic from both residents and construction teams.

This development would also necessitate the closure of the Stock Route’s access to High Street which was of concern to many councillors who noted the historical and cultural significance of the road to the town.

Commenting in the meeting, Councillor Mark Holcombe said, “I think the childcare centre is an excellent initiative and there is a good cross-section of housing types [in the proposal].”

Though Deputy Mayor Councillor Steve Rabie had some concerns, saying, “It wouldn’t hurt a developer to put some land aside and

put a swing and a park in it - what’s the harm in doing that?

“They’re just sticking as much in as you can; I don’t feel comfortable about it quite frankly and I’m not happy about it,” he said.

But, Councillor Rohan Webb said, “This is an opportunity to increase the housing supply in Mansfield”.

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Licence suspension causes headache A MILLGROVE man was caught multiple times driving with a suspended licence by Mansfield police, the Mansfield Magistrates Court heard.

He was found in December of 2021 to be driving in Mansfield after police performed a routine registration check revealing his licence was suspended.

The man had his licence suspended in October of 2021 pending a medical review and had assumed that he was fit to drive, having spoken to his doctor previously.

He was caught driving a suspended licence again in January of 2021 along the Maroondah Highway near Maindample after the same checks on his registration were conducted.

He admitted to police that he had been previously questioned and had received no notification that his licence was reinstated.

In April of 2022, police also found him unconscious in Melbourne with methamphetamines on his person and was transported to hospital for treatment in regards to substance abuse.

The man resides with his parents and is on Newstart Allowance and suffers from depression and anxiety.

During treatment with a psychiatrist, he was instructed to cease taking medication, which he attributes to contributing to his actions.

The magistrate released him on a 12 month good behaviour undertaking with conviction, telling the man, “You have to start thinking about other people instead of just yourself”.

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Pay your fees for your furry friends MANSFIELD Shire Council is reminding residents to renew their pet registrations as the payment deadline of April 10 approaches.

Renewal notices are being sent out to residents who currently have dogs or cats registered with Council.

“Any pet owners who don’t yet have their animals registered with Council are encouraged to do so now,” said Senior Coordinator Community Safety, Kevin Murphy.

“The process to register your pet is simple.

“Animal registration forms are available on council’s website or at the council offices.”

Discounted fees apply to cats and dogs that are desexed, registered with an approved association (Dogs Victoria or equivalent), dogs that have undergone obedience training with an approved organisation, and animals now over 10 years of age.

Dogs on rural properties that fall into the category of working stock dogs can also be registered at a discounted rate.

Concession rates also apply for owners who hold an appropriate pension concession card.

Pet owners who have dogs and cats being registered for the first time must arrange for

TIME TO REGISTER: Pets are required to be registered under the Domestic Animals Act 1994 and owners can be fined $370 if not paid by the due date.

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All dogs and cats over three months of age must be registered with Council.

This is a requirement under the Domestic Animals Act 1994 and owners can be fined $370 if not paid by the due date.

“While it is a legal requirement to have your dogs and cats registered, and the penalties are significant if you don’t, pet registration gives you the peace of mind that

your pet can be identified and returned to you quickly should it escape or become lost,” added Mr Murphy.

This statewide regulation also applies to previously registered dogs and cats that move into Mansfield Shire from another municipality.

Council has urged residents to contact them if you do not receive your renewal notice, if any details on the notice are incorrect or if you no longer own the pet.

Know your status as a driver A MAN has been fined $300 for driving a motorcycle with a suspended license in Mansfield Magistrates Court last week.

Prosecutors alleged that police intercepted the accused while driving near Walsh’s Road in September 2022.

The man admitted his license had been suspended for drink driving charges last July, but thought he could still drive his motorcycle.

Police informed the accused that all his licenses were suspended and impounded his motorcycle.

The magistrate issued a fine without conviction and said he understood the man was “under a misapprehension”.

He reminded the accused to “carefully read his paperwork”.

“The moral of this story is that you need to understand your status as a driver,” the magistrate said.

A Carlton man also pled guilty to driving with a suspended license.

Police intercepted a grey Volvo wagon along the Maroondah highway in May last year.

The driver was aware his license was suspended due to demerit points, but thought the suspension period had not commenced.

The magistrate determined the accused’s error was “not purposeful” and issued a $400 fine with no conviction.

Contracts awarded for waste handling in Mansfield Shire Mansfield’s red bin collection debate settled communityy with vote MANSFIELD Shire Shi Council C il has approved the award of several contracts to Cleanaway as the primary provider of recycling and waste services for the Mansfield Shire starting from July 2024.

The contracts include collection of household recycling and waste from kerbside bins, emptying of public bins and sorting of recycling.

From July 2024, green waste bins will also be introduced in the urban areas of Mansfield Shire.

Council will consult with the community and work with Cleanaway to define and confirm the urban areas where

households the new h h ld will ill receive i th green waste collection service.

A green waste processing contract was also endorsed and awarded to BioMix, located near Shepparton.

Mayor Cr James Tehan said the collaborative procurement process with 11 other councils and Alpine Resorts has ensured that Mansfield Shire ratepayers get the best possible value for their recycling and waste charges.

“Over the past 12 months Council has conducted a very thorough community engagement on the types and frequencies of recycling and waste

services wanted by th the commui t db nity,” he said.

“During community engagement Council heard from over 2000 people who either attended a workshop, completed a survey, or visited Engage Mansfield.”

One of the most contentious questions was whether community members wanted their red general waste bin to be emptied weekly or fortnightly.

Over 300 community members voted, with a nearly fourto-one result in favour of keeping the red bin emptied weekly.

“Council has listened carefully to the community, and the weekly red bin and fortnightly

yellow bin collection ll bi ll ti ffrequency will remain unchanged, and we look forward to seeing a green waste bin introduced in the urban areas after July next year,” added Cr Tehan.

“We are happy with the tender outcomes and I would like to personally thank all those who provided feedback about their recycling and waste services.”

Cleanaway’s contract also includes the collection of bulk skips from the Mansfield Resource Recovery Centre and the Woods Point transfer station and the transport of recycling for sorting and waste for disposal.

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MANSFIELD COURIER - Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - Page 3 APPROVED: Council voted to approve plans for 76 lots and a childcare centre along the Stock Route.

DELAYED DECISION: Council voted to adjourn the decision for plans to develop 27 lots behind the existing Stockmans Rise Estate until the next council meeting in April.

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In the end, the application was approved by a majority of councillors with Councillor Paul Sladdin voting against the proposal.

Cr Sladdin said, “I have serious concerns about traffic management; I have serious concerns about access [into the development]; I have serious concerns about the impact of the Stock Route.

“I think we have been played, quite frankly,” he said.

“I cannot support this; particularly at a time when were are reading residents’ concerns every week about overdevelopment in the town.”

A second development proposal on the same site was also discussed during the meeting with more serious concerns raised by councillors.

The second proposal was for an amendment to a previously passed plan to increase the number of lots from 10 to 27 (a net increase of 17) to be built

between the Stockman’s Rise estate and the development along the Stock Route.

The development would connect both halves together, with houses being built along the mapped flood zone that runs behind the Stockman’s Rise estate.

Councillors expressed their disapproval of the proposal, being the second increase in the number of lots built in the area and an overall decrease in lot sizes.

Cr Holcombe asked how councillors should justify the development to residents who bought property in Stockman’s Rise knowing that further development would be for houses on similarly sized blocks of land.

Cr Webb’s motion to approve the proposal lapsed with no support from other councillors, with Cr Holcombe moving to adjourn the matter to be considered at the next scheduled meeting of council on April 19, allowing for councillors to further asses the application.

“I think there is more work [to be done] and we’ve got to start listening to what the ratepayers have said and see if we can get a better outcome on this,” Cr Holcombe said.

“You’re going from 10 to 27 [blocks], that is a stretch,” Cr Rabie said.

“It sounds like the developer is having a go at us and I further note that the developer doesn’t live in Mansfield; they live on the Gold Coast.”

Councillors Webb and Sladdin voted against the motion for extension, with Mayor Cr Tehan forming the majority to pass the motion.

Cr Webb said, “I’m not for development for development’s sake but I also think that an average block size of 700 metres squared is not high density either.

“I think this development, given its proximity to a town centre and the amount of demand the market is asking for at the moment, is completely sensible.

“As a person who wants to live in a township like Mansfield, [prospective residents] might not want an acre block.

“These [people] are more white collar workers who are going to be working all the time and are going to be raising young families; they don’t have time to mow an acre bock as well as all the upkeep that goes into it.

“I think this development is entirely reasonable for the location and the use of the land.”

Cr Sladdin expressed his disappointment in the proposal, citing the same concerns he had for the development adjoining the Stock Route.

“I have the same concerns as I did with the previous application, therefore I cannot support this,” he said.

“Deferring it for another month is extra work for our council officers; I don’t see the point - you either approve it tonight or not approve it.”

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LIVE MUSIC Sunday Afternoon 2nd April @ 2pm Come along for a drink and enjoy the songs from a Fijian traditional / gospel choir in our Courtyard. Working locally, these singers would like to share their culture with the Mansfield community who have made them feel so welcome.

We’ll be “putting out the hat” to raise some funds for them and their families.

Thurs 11th May @ 7pm Internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, Ron Vincent delivers an uncannily authentic and sensational tribute to Cat Stevens.

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Mansfield’s Gareth McDonald is a man of manyy talents

By HANNAH KENNELLY MANSFIELD tourism officer Gareth McDonald knows all about event planning.

But he also has an intricate knowledge and long-held passion for early 2000s hip-hop.

“I think that’s something not many people in the community would know about me,” Gareth said with a laugh.

“I was rapper for six years.”

In the early 2000s, Gareth was a signed recording artist with Obese Records, Australia’s largest independent hip-hop label.

“I released quite a few solo albums and group albums which was a lot of fun,” he said.

“Music is a fantastic form of expression and a good way to get everything out, so I really enjoyed being a part of the early Australian hip-hop scene.”

Two decades later, Gareth has put down the microphone and started work as the Economic Development Officer of Tourism and Events for the Mansfield Shire Council.

For Gareth, the most important part of the role was the community.

“I really enjoy putting together events and tourism that benefits locals as well as tourists,” he explained.

“It’s awesome to see everyone out and about and working together.”

Gareth was instrumental in organising many community events including this year’s inaugural Pottery Festival.

However, he was most proud of his involvement in the High Country Festival in the Botanic Gardens last year.

“The High Country festival was one of the first major events that we did after COVID,” he said.

IMPRESSIVE RESUME: Mansfield Shire’s tourism officer Gareth MacDonald was a recording artist for six years.

“It was the night that the mask restrictions were lifted, so the atmosphere and vibe that evening was great.”

Born and raised in Melbourne, Gareth travelled to the High Country to study tourism and hospitality at Mount Buller’s La Trobe University.

During his studies, he worked across numerous bars, while gaining key insights into the hospitality industry.

“Mount Buller was an awesome spot to learn all about tourism and service and it’s also the place where I met my wife Jess,” he said.

“We were both studying the same course.”

After his studies, Gareth and Jess travelled back to Melbourne and continued working across local bars and restaurants.

However, when they started looking for houses, Gareth had an epiphany.

“My wife and I thought to ourselves, ‘Why not just buy a house in Mansfield?’”

After returning to Mansfield,

Gareth spent nearly eight years as the business development manager for Merchant Coffee Roasters.

“I helped push supply to over 200 cafes around Victoria and even up to New South Wales,” he explained.

“To have the Mansfield name all over the state was pretty cool.”

For Gareth, the key to a spectacular cup of coffee was all in the beans.

“You have to start with good beans because if you start with badly roasted coffee then you can’t do much to save it,” he said.

Gareth said his years in hospitality had equipped him with useful skills for his current role on the Mansfield Shire Council.

“In working in hospitality you really just learn how to deal with all kinds of people and you learn how to communicate effectively,” he explained.

“In council, a lot of things happen in the background but everything is linked together through service.

“You ensure customers are

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happy whether it’s a tourist or whether it’s a local grabbing a quick coffee.”

For Gareth, Mansfield continued to be a special place.

“I think Mansfield is the type of community where everyone heralds each other’s achievements,” he said.

“If someone has an event or someone does something well, the town seems proud of their people, which is really cool.

“I think in a big city like Melbourne everyone is really busy and doing their own thing, where Mansfield is really interested in how we can present as a whole.”

While Gareth officially calls Mansfield home, did he miss any part of city life?

“Melbourne dumplings, without a doubt,” he said.

“But now Mansfield has The Fields restaurant, so I can get good dumplings anytime.”

Looking forward, Gareth had many goals he would like to accomplish as Mansfield Shire’s tourism officer.

“I want to try and promote Mansfield as much as possible,” he said.

“Everyone knows we’ve got rivers, lakes and natural beauty, but we also have events like the Pottery Festival and the Readers and Writers Festival which are starting to come through.

“Hopefully events like this can help showcase Mansfield in a different sort of way.”

In between organising Mansfield’s next big event or spending time with Jess and their seven-year-old son Oliver, Gareth occasionally steps back into the music studio.

“I’ve got recording equipment at home so every now and then I’ll muck around and record something with Oliver,” he said.

“It’s definitely a lot of fun.”

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Lower fares ready to launch

LABOUR OF LOVE: The Grandmother Clock took two years to create.

FROM LITTLE THINGS BIG THINGS GROW: Chris and his 3D prototype knot.

Mansfield duo clock in for flower festival

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CAOS Concepts couple Chris and Sherrie Jones will represent the Shire at the annual Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show this weekend.

The artistic duo will showcase their eccentric steel-carved sculpture, affectionately dubbed ‘The Grandmother Clock’.

“This is our first time at the show, so we are a little nervous but excited to show everyone what we’ve done,” Sherrie said.

The towering three metre artwork was a two year labour of love, inspired by a late-night Instagram browse during the lockdown period.

“During COVID, I was scrolling and found this artist called Alex Chinneck, who handcarved this amazing antique grandfather clock using walnut,” Sherrie explained.

The British sculptor famously constructs knots into his art-

“Some were too small, while others weren’t the right shape.”

After 10 prototypes, Chris finally found the perfect knot and started fabricating the steel.

The entire process involved a lot of “tears, head-scratching and tantrums”.

“I cut it in half and threw it under the bench at one point,” Chris said with a laugh.

“But it just kept eating at me and I knew I had to finish it.”

After understanding the mechanics behind the knot, Chris divided the clock’s body into three sections.

“I wanted to buy a clock face for her, but I couldn’t find one that I liked,” Chris said.

“So I decided to just make my own.

“I wanted it to have character.”

As the sculpture came to life, the clock’s features morphed into a more feminine figure.

“Everyone agrees she’s a grandmother clock, not a grand-

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works; introducing fluidity to traditionally inflexible physical forms.

Sherrie wondered if Chris could create a similar knot out of steel.

Working as a fabricator for over 20 years, Chris has created hundreds of steel artworks from welcome signs to realistic metallic animals.

However, he had never attempted to create a steel clock.

“I was pretty keen to take on the challenge, but the hardest part was working out how to make knot from steel,” Chris said.

Sherrie and Chris enlisted the help of their son, who started creating prospective knots with their 3D printer.

The search for the prefect knot lasted six months and involved a Goldilocks-like elimination method.

“Some knots were too fat, while others were too skinny,” Sherry said.

father,” Sherrie said.

“She strands strong, but has curves and a beautiful chime.

“She’s soft and gentle, even though she’s made of steel.”

Chris and Sherrie’s grandmother clock will be featured under the estate section of the sculpture exhibit at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show from March 29 to April 2.

They are both eager to see the public’s reaction to their creation.

“The clock is definitely open to interpretation,” Chris said.

“We’ve had some people compare the clock to something out of Alice in Wonderland, while others have likened it to a Doctor Seuss creation.”

Sherrie hoped anyone who saw the grandmother clock felt a sense of peace.

“Whenever I see her, I immediately feel calm, and I hope others feel that as well.”

MANSFIELD residents will enjoy lower V/ Line fares from Friday, March 31 as daily fare caps are rolled out across the state.

Fares will be capped at $9.20 for a full fare or $4.60 for a concession and at $6.70 and $3.35 for concession on a weekend or public holiday, saving residents up to $52.80 for a round trip to Melbourne.

The fare cap applies to all PTV regional buses, town buses and V/Line trains and coaches and will also include interstate travel within 60 kilometres of the Victorian border.

Premier Daniel Andrews said, “We’re proud to be making regional fares fair - making public transport accessible to passengers who live in every corner of our state and opening up regional Victoria to more visitors.

“It’s a big difference to have that money in your pocket rather than ours.”

Tickets are now bookable via the V/Line website or office.

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50!

We are celebrating our 50th year in October and we would like to hear from you.

Are you a past member, player, referee, coach, volunteer or supporter of the club?

Have you got any photos, uniforms, trophies, memorabilia or memories from your time with the club that you would like to share, loan or donate to us?

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Please email the club at mansfieldbasketball@gmail.com or call 0422 193 338 We will be displaying the history of the club at our event (details coming soon!) and in a future permanent display.

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GETTING READY TO RIDE: Actor Eric Bana, who will star alongside Brad Pitt in the epic tale, has been learning to ride a horse at the Lovick’s property.

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

IF Australian actor Eric Bana wins an Oscar for his turn in the upcoming movie blockbuster Helen of Troy, it’s a fair bet his acceptance speech will feature a big thankyou to to Charlie and Glenda Lovick of Merrijig.

In other news, Don Cummins was elected mayor of Mansfield Shire last week in an unanimous vote of confidence from the new council.

In sport, Mansfield should have most of its big guns ready to fine when the Goulburn Valley Football League’s season kicks off this Saturday.

The Eagles take on Euroa at Euroa, and senior coach David Mensch is keen to start his new life after more than 150 games with the AFL club Geelong on the best possible note.

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ANTICIPATING A BETTER SEASON: The Mansfiled Eagles have improved in stature after last season’s wooden spoon finish.

Film screening to spark veteran conversation THE Defence and Veteran Legal Service will be hosting a special screening of the new film Living featuring Bill Nighy in his Academy Award nominated role at the Mansfield Armchair Cinema on Friday, March 31 at 7pm.

The screening will feature a half hour panel discussion between key figures in the ex-service community including Defence and Veterans Legal Service,

Melbourne Legacy and the Mansfield RSL. The panel will discuss the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide which will be holding hearings in Victoria in the second half of 2023.

Living was chosen because the story reflects the lived experience of many veterans and their families who are looking to find ways to go on living in the face of trauma

injury and illness.

The Royal Commission wants to hear from any person who has, or is close to someone who has, served in the Australian Defence Forces.

A SPECIAL SCREENING: Living @ Mansfield Armchair Cinema on Friday, March 31 at 7pm.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Bureaucratic victims?

I AM immensely disturbed by the situation published in an article in The Courier last week relating to the Produce Store.

I have been a victim of these baseless bureaucratic witch hunts when I was in business in The Yarra Valley some years ago.

It resulted in all my employees being forced to take an unpaid (thirty minute) break for which they had been formally paid.

These people have no

understanding of business operations and hide behind the authority with which they are empowered by government.

These outfits operate on the premise that if you are an employer, you have no concern for your employees, you are only concerned about your bottom line.

That could not be further from the truth.

Your employees are your most valuable asset.

Your front window to your business and its success.

Small business is the life blood of this nation and

should be encouraged to thrive, creating employment opportunities for the local community.

It is my view the Produce Store and its proprietors have been exemplary in this regard.

The Covid compliance issues since 2020 alone have put enormous strain daily operations.

What you don’t see is the emotional strain and the intolerable stress that such allegation place on the owners: and then there is the financial cost of defending everything that you stand for.

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You doubt yourself, your principles and you are totally consumed by the nightmare that confronts you.

The assumed guilt is utterly horrendous, as it is relentlessly.

I have been associated with the owners since I moved to Mansfield over a decade ago.

They are incredibly honourable, honest, civic minded members of our community.

It is greatly concerning to me that their reputations are besmirched by these horrific allegations of impropriety.

I wish them well.

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Cubby House limbo causes community concern SOME people in the community have expressed concern about the uncertain future of the Mansfield Community Cubby House with the lease tender process for the childcare facility recently extended, pushing back the deadline for a decision mid-April.

Mayor Cr James Tehan confirmed that though the process is still underway for the lease at the 10 Davies Street property, all applications must continue to deliver an early childhood education and care service.

“Once completed the results of the evaluation will be presented to Council for decision,” he said “This is anticipated to be at the April meeting.”

However with the meeting not scheduled until April 18, several Mansfield families are concerned that this leaves limited time to transition operations should current leaseholder Mansfield Adult Community Education (MACE) fail to secure the lease going forward.

Mansfield-local Laura Gosney believes council should make it a matter of priority, not only for the 187 families who use the facility, but for the 27 staff members whose jobs remain in question.

Laura’s nine month old son Emilio attends the Cubby four days a week as working is a necessity for Laura.

“Financially, we can’t afford to be a one-income household,” she said.

“I was only seven weeks pregnant when I put Emilio on the waitlist at the Cubby, as I knew I had to plan ahead.”

Having an elder daughter,

Laura knew from past experience that demand for the shire’s limited services was at capacity and there were extended wait periods.

“There were already 80 families on the waitlist when I made the initial enquiry,” she said.

A year and a half from when she first put down Emilio’s name, Laura has her required days.

However with the lease still in limbo, Laura is just one of the many Cubby families concerned that their current employment will be jeopardised if their regular childcare is compromised.

“Come July 31 when the lease ends, what happens if council hasn’t renewed the lease with MACE or found an alternative provider who is able to step in immediately?” asked Laura.

“In three months’ time I don’t know if I will have a job as I don’t know where my kids will go.

“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?

“The repercussions will be felt across the shire.”

Laura is urging the council to make a decision quickly.

“There is a provider who actually exists and wants to continue with the lease, so unless they have found a better option they need to action this and re-new the lease, and end this source of consternation and worry for the community,” she said.

MACE’s CEO Kylie Richards reiterated that many of

the families who use Cubby House services have advised MACE that they are very anxious about the tender process and what that means for their families.

MACE has received numerous communications of support from families who are eager to know what is happening.

“We have been open and transparent with our educators and families about the process, and we do understand Council has their own process to follow,” Ms Richards said.

“In January this year, MACE was notified that the lease, which is due to expire on the 31 July 2023, would be put out to tender.

“MACE submitted a strong and comprehensive tender to council prior to the original tender due date.

“MACE was subsequently notified that the tender submission period would be extended by a further two weeks.”

Ms Richards confirmed that MACE had recently received confirmation that the council’s assessment process had been completed.

“We have been advised that the matter has been listed for the Council’s April 18 meeting,” Ms Richards added.

Ms Richards said that MACE has been providing consistent high quality children’s services at Davies Street for the past nine years since the Mansfield Family and Children’s Centre was completed following a joint funding application between MACE and the Mansfield Shire Council to build the centre 10 years ago.

“We are hopeful of a successful outcome,” Ms Richards said.

IN LIMBO: Mansfield Adult Community Education CEO Kylie Richards remains uncertain about the future of the Davies Street Cubby House operations following the Mansfield Shire Council recent lease tender process.

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Mad hatters assemble for Venilale

THE Friends of Venilale are running a mad hatters tea party to raise money for school, university and midwifery scholarships for students from the village of Venilale in Timor Leste.

The afternoon will feature music by both the Mansfield and District (MAD) Orchestra and the MAD Strings as well as special guest Victorian Honorary Consul for Timor Leste, Andrew Mahar AM. Held in Helen and Andrew Crockett’s garden at Glenroy Cottage, 280 Glenroy Road

Mansfield, the $25 entry covers an afternoon tea of scones, sandwiches, sponges and a variety of cakes and slices with tea and coffee.

Fun and prizes are on offer for all those involved.

There are some 30 plus members involved who are once again volunteering their time to support a community group.

At present there are some 22 students are benefiting from this program.

Organisers are hoping that the Mansfield community will again support this worthy

cause while enjoying a fun day.

The annual Ridgeline Walk usually finances this commitment but due to COVID and wet conditions has forced the regular event to be cancelled for the last three years.

Those interested can book online via TryBooking or pay at the gate on the day.

READY TO ENTERTAIN: The MAD Orchestra is getting into the mood for the Mad Hatters Tea Party on Saturday, April 1.

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The upcoming scheduled Council meeting is Tuesday 18 April 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.

Council has recently installed 5 new Auto Emergency Defibrillators units (AED's) on external walls in the following public locations around Mansfield township: Mansfield Sporting Complex - facing the oval Mansfield Secondary College Dual Court Stadium - wall facing school Mansfield Botanical Park toilet block - exterior eastern wall Mansfield Resource Recovery Centre - facing drop off zone Mansfield Field Services Depot – tearoom external wall

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Visit the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Registry on the Ambulance Victoria website to search where the closest registered AED is to be found. In an emergency call '000' who will direct you to the closest registered and accessible AED.

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Additional Meeting of Council PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that an additional meeting of the Mansfield Shire Council will be held on Tuesday 4 April 2023 at 9.00am in the Council Chamber at 33 Highett Street, Mansfield.

Rail Trail Section Closure A section of the Rail Trail will be closed on April 4 from 8am – 5pm between Olivers Road and Pikes Road due to works being conducted as part of the Art on The Great Victorian Rail Trail project. There will be a diversion in place to Aldous Road as pictured below.

Further traffic management will occur around the installation site to divert users to walk their bikes past the area on April 5 but not a full closure.

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Roundabout recommendations received vey for public consultation, which ran from January 31 to February 15.

Council’s Supervisor of Parks & Gardens, Lauren McGinty, was happy with the response.

“Many of the comments were positive, noting the simplicity of the designs, along with the artistic designs and low mainte-

COMMUNITY feedback on the concept designs for beautification works planned for the roundabouts at Chenery Street/High Street and Malcolm Street/ Highett Street in Mansfield has been received and taken into consideration by Mansfield Shire Council.

The feedback was provided via Council’s online sur-

nance required,” she said.

“Other comments received included a call for more greenery to the Chenery Street/High Street roundabout to enhance the appearance.

“The adjusted designs will now incorporate a succulent plant variety in three locations on the Chenery Street/ High Street roundabout to

create a more inviting and natural aesthetic, whilst also requiring low maintenance.”

Mayor Cr James Tehan said it was fantastic to see so many responses to the online survey and thanked the community for their involvement.

“Council appreciates the time taken by community members to provide their

Mansfield Cinema to premiere Nike film

THE Bonnie Doon Plan was adopted by Mansfield Shire Council at last week’s council meeting.

The plan is the result of months of research, planning, and community engagement from council and is designed to guide the town’s growth and development for the next two decades.

It outlines a comprehensive, long-term strategy of the town’s priorities and goals for economic growth, sustainable tourism, environmental sustainability, and community development.

The plan aims to create a, “liveable, sustainable, and resilient town that is equipped to meet the challenges of the future,” and has identified a variety of possible initiatives and projects, such as: - Investments in new bike paths, pedestrian crossings, and green spaces, aimed at improving safety and promoting active lifestyles.

- The release of new residential and commercial land to support the growth of the area.

- The preservation of natural resources and the promotion of sustainable development practices, including the protection of green spaces.

“The Bonnie Doon Plan is a critical step towards creating a sustainable and vibrant community that can thrive in the years to come,” said Mayor Cr James Tehan.

“We are excited to move forward with this plan and to continue working closely with our residents and community partners to create a liveable and sustainable town and maintain the serenity of Bonnie Doon.”

Speaking at the March 21 meeting, Cr Paul Sladdin said, “This plan really does identify Bonnie Doon as a much loved and much sought after location and the proposed rezoning changes will assist in providing the capability for expanding our residential and rural living opportunities.”

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“This project aims to improve the look and feel of these roundabouts in line with community expectations.”

The works are planned to take place over the coming months.

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THE Mansfield Armchair Cinema will be screening the premiere of the film AIR on Wednesday, April 5.

The film tells the story about Nike’s big break in making the Air Jordan brand to become the most popular sneaker in the world.

It recounts how the company bet everything on then NBA rookie Michael Jordan and the journey the brand went on to attain its success.

At the premiere, the Luna Bar will be open from 6pm where there will be Nike product giveaways.

From 7pm there will special footage featuring Mansfield Olympian Hayley Wilson which follows her continuing journeys with Nike.

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“It’s clear that many members of our community enjoy and take pride in the public spaces of the Mansfield township, and this process has provided residents with an opportunity to provide their input to the proposed works.

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Goughs Bay sewerage plan consultation to start GOUGHS Bay will receive $157,000 of funding secured

by Mansfield Shire Council to assist with its Water-Sensitive Town Plan.

The plan will provide a feasibility study for an alternative solution to Goughs Bay’s existing challenges in wastewater management.

Goughs Bay is an unsewered town and existing wastewater management has potential health, amenity, and environmental risks.

Historically, a lack of sewerage in Goughs Bay has constrained both commercial and residential development within the township.

This was raised as a key issue of concern for local property owners at a recent community meeting held at Goughs Bay. A collaborative, integrated water management approach will be used to inform the feasibility study, which will identify and assess options for the collection, treatment, and reuse of wastewater, and diversifying Goughs Bay’s water sources.

This will include assessments, identification of options, and community engagement, before refinement and preparation of a final

BETTER CONNECTED: The plan would allow for increased investment in the town, with more capacity for commercial and residential development bringing more people to the area. feasibility report and concept water-sensitive town plan.

Mayor Cr James Tehan said advocating for the provision of sewerage to Goughs Bay has been an ongoing priority for Council and the Goughs Bay community.

“The Goughs Bay WaterSensitive Town Plan will be

a significant step towards improving the town’s challenges in wastewater management,” he said.

“Funding for this project has been welcomed by the Goughs Bay community and council looks forward to collaborating with experts and stakeholders to develop a

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The concept town plan will outline the identified wastewater management solution to ensure that Goughs Bay water is managed effectively, while considering environmental, cultural, economic, and social factors in the area.

Water is central to the lifestyle of the Goughs Bay community and with increased visitation over summer it is important that the health of the water is maintained.

The project is co-funded with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) fund-

ing $117,520 through the Integrated Water Management (IWM) grant program which co-invests in priority IWM projects identified by the IWM Forums.

These priority projects aim to deliver a variety of water related outcomes and improve the resilience and liveability of our cities and towns as they grow and adapt and to climate change.

An additional $10,000 has been funded by Goulburn Valley Water (GVW), with a further $11,180 contributed

by Council, and an in-kind contribution of $8300.

Mansfield Shire Council will manage and deliver this project on the community’s behalf in collaboration with DEECA, GVW, Goulburn Murray Water, GoulburnBroken CMA, Environment Protection Authority, Taungurung Land and Waters Council Aboriginal Corporation, and the Goughs Bay Area Progress Association.

Consultancy work on the plan is scheduled to start at the end of March, with community engagement sessions planned for the end of June.

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Lake Nillahcootie water to benefit Broken River wildlife WATER released from Lake Nillahcootie into Broken River began to improve food and habitat sources for native fish, platypus, and water bugs.

Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority environmental water and wetlands manager, Simon Casanelia, referred to the release as the “Broken River autumn fresh”.

“This will be the second time an autumn fresh has been delivered in the Broken River using environmental water,” Mr Casanelia said.

“The fresh was last de-

livered in 2018 to 2019, and there is now sufficient water available to provide a similar flow for the river.”

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“The river is also thought to support a large platypus population.”

The autumn fresh started on March 20 and will take approximately 10 days to deliver.

Mr Casanelia said the fresh will have a peak magnitude of approximately 40 ML per day, increasing water levels by approximately 25 to 30 cm.

The release was expected to use seven per cent of Lake Nillahcootie’s volume, leaving it approximately 80 per cent full.

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Rail Trail art on the way THE Great Victorian Rail Trail (GVRT) Art Installation Project is on track to be completed by the end of April as planned.

Murrindindi, Mitchell and Mansfield Shire Councils are working together on the project, which will see seven major art installations placed along the length of the Rail Trail.

The three Councils will be partnering with Tourism NorthEast to promote this iconic tourist attraction that is aimed at attracting more visitors to the Rail Trail and surrounding areas.

Once launched, it will be known as ‘Art on the Great Victorian Rail Trail’.

“It’s fantastic to see these significant artworks coming to life along the GVRT,” said Mansfield Shire Mayor Councillor James Tehan.

“The trail is a valuable community asset, drawing visitors from across the region.

“Council is pleased to see what is being achieved through the project team working with community members and stakeholders, including the Friends of the Great Victorian Rail Trail, on this important project to enhance the trail.

“I’m looking forward to seeing

the completion of the installations in the near future, to provide a new trail experience for locals and visitors alike.”

Initial onsite works are underway on the seven installations and will continue over the next few months.

A series of smaller works by Taungurung artist and Elder, Uncle Mick Harding are already in place along the Trail.

As part of the project, visitors to the GVRT will benefit from a series of new wayfinding and interpretive signs installed along the Trail.

These signs will improve the visitor experience, sharing First Peoples stories and information and connecting people with sites along the Trail.

The Trail will remain open for most of the installation period, however there may be some small sections where riders will need to dismount.

In early April, two of the installations will require a one-day closure on a section of the Trail near Homewood and another section near Maindample.

Once details are confirmed, Council will advise the community.

Trail users should be mindful

of the works and follow any signage and traffic management in place.

The project is made possible with funding of $1.2 million from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund.

“It’s great to see Taungurung artist, Mick Harding’s smaller series of works already popping up on the Trail,” said Murrindindi Shire Mayor Councillor John Walsh.

“Soon visitors and locals will be able to enjoy the complete ‘Art on the Great Victorian Rail Trail’ experience, with the seven major artworks now being installed.

“The Rail Trail is a significant tourism asset for our communities, and we are working closely with Mansfield and Mitchell Shire Council, the Victorian Government and Tourism North East to ensure these artworks and the Rail Trail experience is promoted far and wide.”

FIRST INSTALLATION: The Indigenous artwork created

by Mick Harding which adorns the ancient red gum tree at Maindample’s roadside truck stop - and adjacent to the Great Victorian Rail Trail.

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THUMBS UP: Agnes Robinson is raising funds for ReachOut this March.

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ON the back of her February fundraising swim for the Starlight Foundation, Mansfield-local Agnes Robinson has returned to the pool this March raising funds for ReachOut. An internet-based service for young people that provides information, support and resources about mental health issues, ReachOut runs fundraising initiative Laps for Life annually for the whole month of March.

“I wanted to keep swimming and help Australian youth, and so signed up to raise funds for Laps for Life,” said Agnes.

Agnes’s goal was to swim 10 kilometres, and she had already reached 8.5 kilometres when the local pool closed for the season on Sunday 19.

Agnes is now making the round-trip to Benalla to add to her total and complete the challenge.

Agnes is confident that she will exceed her goal,

averaging between one and 1.5 kilometres each time she gets in the water.

“I’m just going to keep swimming,” she said.

“My target is $300 but if I could raise more that would be fabulous, as I know it will help many young people in Australia and potentially save lives,” Agnes said.

It was in 2022 that Agnes began swimming to raise funds for sick kids as part of the Starlight Swim Challenge.

Diving in as an individual, Agnes swam a total of 16 kilometres over the 28 days of the challenge, raising a total of $1170 for the charity.

In 2023 Agnes’s family joined her in the challenge.

Smashing the laps out as a team the Robinsons (calling themselves The Penguin Squad) amassed an impressive 56.02 kilometres in the pool, generating $1162 for the Starlight Foundation.

“My children Martin and Leila gave the team

our name,” said Agnes.

“We were thrilled with the amount raised each year, and it was such an amazing experience as a family to add so many kilometres to the total in February.”

The majority of these kilometres were done in the Mansfield Pool, but when travelling or visiting friends and family the Robinsons would always pack their bathers.

If and when the opportunity arose, they’d jump in a pool - any pool - and complete some laps.

And that’s what Agnes is still doing, whether that’s in Mansfield or Benalla, she’s still swimming and fundraising.

If you would like to help Agnes reach her fundraising total jump onto https://www. lapsforlife.com.au/fundraisers/agnesrobinson “Every little bit helps and could make that difference to some young person’s life who is struggling with their mental health,” said Agnes.

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North East regional news in brief Murder trial begins DEFENCE lawyer Daniel Sala has urged jurors to put the prejudice of drug activity out of their minds, following the fatal stabbing of a Wangaratta teenager during an attempted drug deal in 2021.

Zachary Johnson, now 20, faced Wangaratta Supreme Court last week, pleading not guilty to a charge of murdering fellow teenager Jaxen Henderson-Gillespie, who was fatally stabbed in the neck during an altercation at Wangaratta’s Scout Park on August 21.

Providing his opening address on Wednesday, prosecutor Mark Gibson KC told jurors Mr Hendersongillespie and friend Brody Rouse had attended the park around 5.40pm by travelling along Vincent Road before meeting Mr Johnson, who himself had cut into the park through Smith Crescent.

The court heard Mr Rouse and Mr Johnson had entered the meeting unsure of where they stood with each other, following an altercation three months previous, and that Mr Johnson had carried a knife with him at the time.

Presenting a summary of the offending to the jury, Mr Gibson said Mr Rouse had attempted to walk away from the scene, when Mr Johnson pulled the knife and attacked the deceased.

He said Mr Rouse had not seen the exact moment of the stabbing but had seen the knife when it was pulled out of Mr HendersonGillespie’s neck.

Mr Rouse was alleged to have told the accused “you

just killed my best mate”, before grabbing the knife’s blade to prevent it being used on him.

A nearby off-duty police officer was said to have seen three people fighting, with at least one male throwing “extreme” punches.

A number of nearby neighbours were said to have rendered first aid assistance at the scene, but paramedics were unable to revive Mr HendersonGillespie.

The court heard Mr Johnson had run from the scene and contacted his sister, before his mother attended the accused’s Smith Crescent home to find him loading bloodstained clothes and a knife into a plastic bag to surrender to the police.

The accused was said to have told family members he had been punched from behind by the deceased and then jumped by the pair, and had swung the knife as a means to scare them off.

He later surrendered himself to police, claiming he had taken the knife for self-defence and had swung his arm after being set upon by the deceased.

Mr Gibson said the crown would contend Mr Johnson had acted with intent to cause death or serious injury to Mr HendersonGillespie.

However, in response, Mr Sala contended the intention had been selfdefence.

He said there was no dispute Mr Johnson had taken a knife to the meeting and that the same knife had been plunged into Mr Henderson-Gillespie’s neck, however, he urged the jury to consider the altercation

were already aware, Violet Town was renowned for its monthly market which regularly draws visitors in the thousands.

Hops harvest on schedule

HOPS INCOMING: HPA farm advisor Allan Monshing said everything is running to schedule for this year’s harvest. had involved three relatively young men.

Mr Sala said fights often did not follow clear lines, and urged jurors to place weight first on the evidence of those immediately present at the altercation, ahead of bystanders and eyewitnesses.

The trial continues.

Police investigate Rutherglen armed robbery A MAN alleged to have orchestrated an armed robbery at a Rutherglen service station last week remains on the loose.

Wodonga Crime Investigation Unit detectives have called for public

Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic. com.au.

assistance to locate the man, who is alleged to have entered a Main Street service station around 8.50pm on Saturday armed with an iron bar.

It’s alleged he threatened the attendant and forced him to hand over cash and cigarettes before running from the store.

Video footage of the alleged incident depicts a man donning blue Adidas sweatpants and a dark Tommy Hilfiger branded hoodie entering the store with a blue-coloured bar, before running from the scene holding a green bag surrendered by the store attendant.

The offender was last seen headed north towards Douglas Street.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime

ABC breakfast show broadcasts out of Violet Town VIOLET Town was the chosen location when ABC took its breakfast program on the road this week.

Presenter Nic Healey spent the morning at the Violet Town Café as part of the ABC’s Love Where You Live campaign, showcasing various parts of the region.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks joined Nic to chat all things Violet Town and Strathbogie Shire live on-air.

Cr Binks said as many

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“We’ve employed more than 245 casuals to help with the Victorian hop harvest.

“The return of overseas backpackers has been a relief, leading to a good supply of seasonal workers.

“Each harvest, we pick hops straight from the vine and send them to local brewers who make fresh hop beers.

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

B A K E S E A P O T F S R T L I O U C U T L X C S E O D A C Y W W T W A

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Some letters are used more than once.

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or declared, is to be what (6) 20 Name a fruit tree,

native to tropical and subtropical America (5) 21 What is mother-ofpearl known as (5) 23 What might we call a sportsground (4)

Troubadours were cultured young men accomplished in poetry, music and storytelling, who travelled around England and Europe between the 11th-13th centuries. Refusing them was not wise because if a troubadour praised you, your enemies would be nervous of attacking. Upset a troubadour and you really could lose your reputation, lands and castle!

BIYWORD

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F G L R T X Z

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edge of the eyelid (4) 6 Name an earlier term for silver (6) 7 What is another name for a puma (6) 12 Which prefix means great or huge (4) 14 What is a short dramatic musical composition (8) 15 What is a sharp-pointed duelling sword (4)

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on high legs, used when access to the cue ball is hampered by another ball (6) 8 What is the outside of anything (8) 9 Name an alternative term for summits (6) 10 Which large floating masses are detached from a glacier, and carried out to sea (8) 11 What describes short performances by celebrities (6) 13 Which horses are bred and trained for harness racing (8) 16 To pass across, is to do what (8) 19 Who exercises ruling power during the absence of a sovereign (6) 22 Which person or animal eats all kinds of foods indiscriminately (8) 24 What is an hypnotic condition (6) 25 Name another term for pertinent (8) 26 Name some particular child’s playing marbles (6)

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RENOVATED RIVERFRONT COTTAGE IN CENTRE OF TOWN ENTERTAIN year-round on the expansive covered deck, sit and listen to the river ˢȒɯǣȇǕ ȵƏɀɎً Ȓȸ ɯƏɎƬǝ Ɏǝƺ ǸǣƳɀ ǝƏȵȵǣǼɵ ȵǼƏɵǣȇǕ ɯǝǣǼƺ ɵȒɖ ɖȇɯǣȇƳِ zƺɀɎǼƺƳ ƏɯƏɵ from the hustle and bustle, this home is right on the tightly-held banks of the Jamieson River and radiates tranquillity and outlook that is often sought but rarely found Ȓȇ ‫אזהً׏‬ȅ‫ א‬٢ƏȵȵȸȒɴِ٣ِ ³Ȓȅƺ ȵȸȒȵƺȸɎǣƺɀ ǴɖɀɎ have to be seen to appreciate the sense of ƬƏǼȅً ɀȵƏƬƺً ƏȇƳ ȇƏɎɖȸƏǼ ƫƺƏɖɎɵِ This beautifully renovated cottage offers a relaxed vibe and is immaculately presented, ɯǣɎǝ ȇȒɎǝǣȇǕ ƺǼɀƺ ɎȒ ƳȒ ƺɴƬƺȵɎ ȅȒɮƺ ǣȇ ƏȇƳ ƺȇǴȒɵ Ɏǝƺ ǕȒȒƳ Ǽǣǔƺِ ÈȇƬȒɮƺȸ ɀƺƬȸƺɎ ˡɀǝǣȇǕ ɀȵȒɎɀً ˢȒƏɎ ƳȒɯȇ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ƫȸƺɯƺȸɵ Ȓȇ ɵȒɖȸ

lilo, ride bikes and immerse yourself in the beauty of Jamieson and let the kids ƺɴȵǼȒȸƺ ȇƏɎɖȸƺ ƏɎ ǣɎɀ ɮƺȸɵ ƫƺɀɎِ ÁƏȵ ǣȇɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ȸƏȵǣƳǼɵ ǕȸȒɯǣȇǕ ƳƺȅƏȇƳ ǔȒȸ ɵƺƏȸ‫ٮ‬ȸȒɖȇƳ holiday rentals in Jamieson or a successful ǣȸ ȇ ɯǝƺȇ ɵȒɖ‫ټ‬ȸƺ ȇȒɎ Ɏǝƺȸƺً ƬɖȸȸƺȇɎǼɵ achieving an approximately $50k yearly ǣȇƬȒȅƺِ xȒȸƺ ȸƺƏɀȒȇɀ ɯƺ ǼȒɮƺ Ɏǝǣɀ ȵȸȒȵƺȸɎɵ‫ي‬ - Back gate leads out to river reserve ‫( ٮ‬ǣȸƺƬɎǼɵ ǣȇ ǔȸȒȇɎ Ȓǔ Ɏǝƺ ɀɯǣȅȅǣȇǕ ǝȒǼƺ - Open-plan living/dining/meals area ‫ ٮ‬zƺɯ ǸǣɎƬǝƺȇ ɯǣɎǝ ǕƏɀ ƬȒȒǸɎȒȵ ƏȇƳ stainless appliances ‫ ٮ‬nȒɖȇǕƺ ɯǣɎǝ !ȒȒȇƏȸƏ ɯȒȒƳ ǝƺƏɎƺȸ - Reverse cycle air conditioner in lounge

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Farming plan to go carbon neutral INDI MP Helen Haines says the government must support farmers to reduce emissions and access lucrative carbon markets, as she launched a plan to give practical support and advice through a network of extension officers.

Ahead of the Federal Budget in May, Dr Haines has called on the government to fund a network of 200 agricultural extension officers across 20 regional centres to support farmers to achieve Carbon Neutral certification, as well as implement new technologies and practices that help reduce emissions.

“Farmers must be at the

Haines calls on funds for network of 200 agricultural g officers forefront of government planning for action on climate change,” she said.

“Farming currently generates 16 per cent of Australia’s emissions.

“At the same time, we know farmers are already feeling the effects of climate change on their land and their businesses.

“When I talk to farmers across Indi, I hear a consistent message that farmers want to reduce emissions and participate in the carbon market, but there is simply not enough support to do so.”

“They are already working

huge hours to run their farm businesses and this program would provide relevant, local information that would actually help them.”

In a speech to the Farming Carbon conference in Beechworth last week, Dr Haines said it was vital that on-theground support for farmers was delivered, and extension is already a critical part of the agricultural world.

“The extension officers would help farmers one-onone to adopt the technology, products and farming practices that would help them lower their emissions, access carbon credits, and

achieve net zero emissions,” she said in the speech.

“It could also help them access other government programs, like the nature repair market that will generate biodiversity credits.”

In the lead up to the 2022 election, the policy was costed by the Parliamentary Budget Office at $32 million a year, or $128 million over four years.

Farms which reduce their emissions would be able to participate in Australia’s carbon markets by earning and selling Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), either to the Emissions Reduction

Fund or on the private market to companies seeking to offset their emissions.

“There are clear economic reasons to help farmers reduce their emissions and take part in practices like storing carbon in soils or planting trees,” she said.

“They can make money in the domestic carbon market and make their farms more productive, but that’s just the start.

“We know reducing emissions across farming has been an issue in the free trade agreement negotiations with the European Union and our farmers could

face tariffs from countries around the world due to a lack of climate action so far.

“My plan would help protect our industry’s access to overseas markets.”

Dr Haines has met with Agriculture Minister Murray Watt several times since the election to pitch the program.

“I am confident that Minister Murray Watt understands the value of a policy like this,” she said.

“He knows how important it is to offer real support to farmers and I am committed to working with the government to make this happen.

“I hope to see this in the budget in May and rolled out soon after.”

Farmers have a field day with McGregor’s MANY in the agricultural industry from across North East Victoria, to Southern NSW, visited the McGregor Machinery Seeding and Tillage Field Day recently in Wangaratta.

Fiona May, marketing manager of McGregor Machinery, said the field day was a great day out for families, farmers, and contractors alike.

“There was a solid crowd all day, but the highlight for many was seeing our machinery and gear actually working,” Ms May said.

“We used our paddocks next door to demo our tractors and farming machinery such as Deutz Fahr and Kioti Tractors, and Gaspardo, Gason, Taege seeding and tillage gear.

“There was plenty of other equipment on show includ-

ing Bobcat, Walker, and Razorback ride-on mowers, pressure washers from Power Blast and other tillage gear such as Minos and Aitchison.

“There was also plenty of hands-on things to do and learn with reps from popular brands such as Burder, Power Farming Group and SME Mowers showing off the latest in farm technology and equipment.”

With food and refreshment on hand, the day also provided a great opportunity for farmers to catch up with the latest chatter.

“It not only gave customers the experience and education of the latest equipment but also connection, allowing them to get off farm for a while for a get-together, a bite to eat and a laugh,” Ms May said.

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 MARCH 31: Up2Us. Secrets of the subterranean - Fossil fossicking on the Broken River. 10am-12pm.

Location TBA. Contact Up2U on 57751593 or landcare2@up2us.org. au for further information.  MARCH 31: Pre-Release Screening of the new Bill Nighy film “Living” - Mansfield Armchair Cinema: 7pm. Presented by Defence and Veterans Legal Service and Melbourne Legacy and will feature a panel discussion about the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

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April  APRIL 1: Mad Hatter’s Tea Partyy Glenroy Cottage: 2 - 5pm. Raising g funds for education scholarshipss for Venilale students with afternoon tea, music and guest speaker Andrew Mahar, Timor Leste’s Consul General to Victoria. ia.

Bookings essential at www. trybooking.com/CFUYI.  APRIL 2: Paint Amongst the Vines es Delatite Winery: 10:30am - 3:30pm. pm.

Learn to paint with gouache and d drink in the panorama of High Country. More details on the Delatite Winery website.  APRIL 3: U3A ‘Incas and Aztecs’ presentation by Lorraine Corpe - Delatite Hotel Meeting Room: 10am. New members always welcome.  APRIL 5: Film premiere “AIR” Mansfield Armchair Cinema: from m 6pm. A film about Nikes big break. ak.

Bar open from 6pm with Nike product giveaways. Special footage tage featuring Olympian Hayley Wilson on from 7pm.  APRIL 7 - 16: Mansfield Easter Art Show - Highett Street. Showcasing ing works by 40 established artists with all artworks, sculptures and d glass for sale. ​ Entry by gold coin donation.

 APRIL 8: Mansfield Bush Market Highett Street  APRIL 8: Friends of the Mansfield Library Preloved Book Sale - RSL Hall: 8:30am - 2:30pm. Raising funds for the Mansfield Library.  APRIL 8: High Country Quilters Quilt Display - St John’s Anglican Church: 8:30am - 2pm. Entry $2 and under 16 free.  APRIL 8: Mountain High Fun Run. A fun five kilometer lap of the Mt Buller Village raising funds for the Mansfield District Hospital.

Registration starts at 7:30am and the race kicks off at 9am.

APRIL 25 ANZAC Day Service

APRIL 8 Mansfield Bush Market  APRIL 9: Mount Buller Easter Egg Hunt. A free event with 10,000 eggs to find.  APRIL 9: Mount Buller Easter Village Market. Showcasing the best of our region’s local produce in the Mt Buller Village Square.  APRIL 9: Country Market and Trash ‘n Treasure: Community Centre, Arnot Street, Bonnie Doon: 8:30am - 1pm.  APRIL 17: U3A ‘Travels through Buenos Aires and Lima’ presentation by Dawn Breadon - Delatite Hotel Meeting Room: 10am. New members always welcome.

 APRIL 21 - 23: Blue Dirt Blowout Mount Buller. Finishing off the summer season with a variety of events and mountain bike gravity shuttles running all weekend.  APRIL 22: Mansfield Farmers’ Market - High Street opposite the Post Office.  APRIL 23: Emergency Services Expo - Jamieson Recreation Reserve: 11am - 3pm. See the latest emergency equipment up close and in action and meet the local police, firefighters, paramedics, SES, Wildlife Officers, Game Officers and more.

 APRIL 25: Anzac Day Dawn Service and March in Mansfield.

Dawn Service at 6am and March and Service at 10:50am.  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 27: Mansfield Farmers’ Market - High Street opposite the Post Office.  MAY 28: RSPCA Million Paws Walk - Mansfield Botanic Gardens. A 3km walk to raise money supporting the fight against animal cruelty.

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Music provided by The Ramblers. Please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share. All welcome. Contact: 0425868277.  Mansfield Croquet Club Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9am till 12 noon, Lord’s Reserve, Cnr Victoria and Apollo Streets.

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Jammo getting ready for Easter JAMIESON ON THE LINE with Carmel Dixon

church in two weeks.

The community enjoyed the celebration and Genevieve Bolwell led the singing.

The family enjoyed luncheon at the Jamieson Brewery prior to returning home.

LAST week the Jamieson CFA and Boorolite CFA members attended a car incident, where a driver had over run a very tight corner on Mansfield Woods Point road and ran down the embankment, com-

ing to halt hitting a tree.

There are a number of tight corners, as the decent into Howqua from Mac’s Cove is quite steep with many corners.

There have been a number of accidents recently, with cars running off the road, some towing caravans.

Two tow trucks were called to the scene to retrieve the vehicle.

NEXT Sunday, the Palm Sunday tradition will be celebrated at St Peter’s Anglican Church in Grey Street, Jamieson.

refreshments, tea and coffee will be available. All welcome.

Rev Mel Clarke will officiate at the service.

Each year the Blessing of the Palms is held at St John the Apostle church.

The change in Mass times to the 2nd and 4th Sundays in each month means there is no service.

An invitation to attend the Ecumenical Palm Sunday Service at St Peter’s at 11:30am has been extended to the local and visiting residents.

The Mansfield Anglican Parish have invited the attendees to stay and join in the Mansfield Parish Picnic, under the trees in the church gardens.

Bring a plate to share and

THE Jamieson Mount Terrible Winery on Licola Road was the scene of many hands grape picking over Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

There were over 15 active personal each day.

The annual pick is attended by many local residents and not so local, all trained with many years of experience.

The Chardonnay (white) varietal was the first pick with the Pinot Noir (red) following.

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FIRE SAFETY

HYDRAULICS

North East distributor of Taylex Treatment Systems to plumbers, builders & home owners.

Servicing Treatment Systems

0417 116 430

Land Capability Assessments (LCA) Soil Classification Reports

Contact 5775 1751

11 Highett Street, Mansfield

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

REFRIGERATION

JDMMS Commercial Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mansfield and surrounding areas Call Justin on 0455 736 557

Rob - 0409 448 977 E: robert_ciarma@hotmail.com Lic No. 40777

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MOBILE: 0417 223 712

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NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL!!

Mansfield District bulk suppliers of Fuels, Oils, Grease, Adblue, Fuel tanks and accessories.

Most major credit cards and StarCards accepted to the 24 hour Diesel Stop, 261 Dead Horse Lane, Mansfield. admin@simpsonsfuel.com.au PHONE 5772 1205 or MARCUS SMITH 0409 577 262 I & M Simpson & Son Pty Ltd

0400 791 727

3A Timothy Lane, Mansfield (03) 5779 1543 Pool & Spa equipment sales & service Member of SPASA (Vic)

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Specialising in On-site Wastewater Management

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FUELS AND LUBRICANTS

“keep it local”

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Servicing Mansfield & District since 1937

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Peter Pezzimenti

over 30 Years Experience

* Pensioner Discount * Gas Fitting * No Obligation FREE Quotes * Service & Repair to Hot Waters * General Maintenance

Painter & Decorator

Domestic & Commercial Painting Contractors peterpezzimenti67@hotmail.com

PEST CONTROL

Mansfield Pest Control

5775 1811

L Termites L Spiders L Ants L Wasps L Cockroaches L Bee Removals L General insect Pest ENVIRONMENT & PEOPLE FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Mobile 0409 404 702

Phone: 0417 283 565 Servicing Mansfield and surrounding areas.

METAL ROOFING ! ҃! FASCIA & GUTTER WALL CLADDING ROOF VENTILATORS DOWNPIPES email: pdroofing1@bigpond.com

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Damien Zoric - 0404 355 947 Joshua Pegorin - 0408 531 823 E: info@easternvalleyplumbing.com.au

100% Australian Made Colourcoded Aluminium Mesh Colourcoded Plastic Available in Colorbond Colours Protects your gutters from

vermin & pests

Ember Proof email: highcountrygutterguard@gmail.com

Bayden 0403 194 529

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SEPTIC CLEANING

Stand alone power system specialist Battery storage and generator backup Solar hot water & hydronic heating Experts in energy effecient design

0427 327 078

www.solarphase.com.au

1/44 Reardon Lane, Mansfield

Pete Hocking

1300 762 395 Mobile 0418 515 596

Cleaner of: Septic Tanks, Portable toilets, Treatment Plants, Grease Traps, Oil Interceptors & Sludge Pits

0411 208 190 hock53@outlook.com www.spraynslash.com.au

R&J Septic Tank Cleaning

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SHEDS & BARNS

STORAGE

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0449 810 683

HIGH COUNTRY WATER CARTAGE 10,000 TO 20,000 LTR Food Grade Stainless Steel Tanks Servicing Mansfield & District.

(03) 5778 7479

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0409 511 268

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VETERINARY CLINIC

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OWNER TONY DEMASI Lic Plumber & EPA

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SECURITY

Live Proactive, Live Secure, Live in Comfort.

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Call our office on 5775 2115

Bookings, District Guard Service, Asset Management, Wellbeing Checks.

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5778 9603 JASON 0413 671 066

JD’S WATER CARTAGE 0439 571 990

TREE CARE

WOOD HEATERS

MANSFIELD CONTAINER HIRE Containers available for sale, short or long term hire

High efficiency - Low Emissions Freestanding, Insert and Inbuilt Wood heaters Pellet heaters 0357791988 eurofireplaces.com.au

Delivery and Pickup arranged Call for more information

0427 500 961 TEST AND TAG

We offer the following tree and vegetation management services: t Tree reports t Tree pruning t Tree removal t Hazardous trees t Small-large scale clean ups/land clearing t Fire breaks/fuel breaks, forestry mulching Contact us today for quote on 0433 387 191

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Nillahcootie Sailing Club

BONNIE DOON

Annual General Meeting.

Monday, April 24, 2023 at 6pm.

Election of office bearers. All welcome.

Enquiries: 0401 446 315. nillahcootiesailingclub @gmail.com

Country Market & Trash ‘n Treasure

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@ Community Centre in Arnot Street

Easter Sunday April 9 8:30 am - 1:00pm

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Edition after Easter WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023 Classifieds Cut Off: 12noon, Thursday, April 6

Wishing all our advertisers and readers a safe Easter Break

Sites $15 Call 5778 7722 to book a stall Found Advertisements Guidelines All found advertisements are published free.

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We would like to thank the Vassey family for their wonderful support of the MHS by allowing their garden to be opened on Sunday.

A fantastic result for our museum.

Also Val Kirley for her assistance with the history talk.

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

Win Bertalli’s birthday goodies on Radio Mansfield 99.7 FM’s “Anything Goes” Birthday Wheel Thursdays from 2-4pm

(03) 5723 0101 Emailyouradvert

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CONTRACT NUMBER CMP23.005 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CAFÉ TENANCY AT BENALLA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Benalla Rural City Council is seeking proposals from interested parties to operate a contemporary café at the new Benalla Visitor Information Centre, which is currently under construction at 14 Mair Street Benalla.

The successful tenant will have exclusive use of the indoor café premises and a non-exclusive license of the outdoor dining area.

Interested parties must submit a written proposal including a description of the café offering, indicative menu, and a business plan, including concept, aims, objectives, and marketing plan.

Proponents must also provide a statement of their ability to deliver a high level of customer service, environmentally sustainable practices and innovation at the premises.

The successful tenant will be required to enter into a lease agreement with the Council, the key terms of which are set out in the invitation document.

To obtain an information pack, contact Contracts and Procurement Coordinator Cameron Phillips on 03 5760 2600 or email council@benalla.vic.gov.au All proposals must be submitted to CafeEOI@benalla.vic.gov.au with the subject line “Benalla Visitor Centre Cafe EOI” before the closing date of Friday 28 April 2023 at 5pm.

Enquiries to General Manager Corporate Robert Barber on 03 5760 2641.

PUBLIC NOTICES

FRIENDS OF VENILALE Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Saturday April 1st, 2 -5pm ŮŴŬ %¨ ®À³â L Ɯ 9v®Ãï ¨ ƛ DžŮű ½½ƛ È À®³³® È v Ǫ 9 ?À ÃÈÀvƛ ¨¨ ½À³ à ³À Ë vÈ ³® à ³¨vÀà ½Ã ® _ ® ¨v¨ Ɯ S ­³À 4 ÃÈ ƛ Bookings: Julie on 0412 540 146

EMPLOYMENT

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LUCY WHITE

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41st Annual General Meeting 5.30pm Thursday 30 March 2023 at Mansfield Autism, 81 Highett Street.

Come along to our AGM to hear client stories, key achievements, farm update, future plans and more.

Drinks and nibbles provided.

Free to attend, please register at autismmansfield.org.au/AGM/

EMPLOYMENT

Busfleet operates Taxi’s, Buses and Coaches on and to Mt Buller during the snow season.

We offer the best variety of work.

You can work from weekends only up to as much as you legally can.

You can drive our small vehicles with a car license, we can help with large vehicle licenses and CPV’s and Hazardous Area qualifications where needed.

You will need to be a competent driver but we provide comprehensive training on everything else needed.

Ideal school-hours position Do you enjoy cooking ?

We have a great team to work with and there are significant additional benefits.

Are you interested in children’s nutrition ?

Contact neil@busfleetaustralia.com.au

This role is ideal if you’re after early starts or to work school hours.

5 days a week or 9 days a fortnight. Roster ŔÊńå¿åõåĦŅʇ¨ľ¨åõ¨¿õÊɉ Position includes cooking on a daily ¿¨ğåğɊʇěÊÀāěÆʇóÊÊĘåûÝɊʇúÊûīʇĘõ¨ûûåûÝʇ¨ûÆʇ ordering ingredients.

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Mansfield’s Marketplace EMPLOYMENT

MOTOR VEHICLES

DEATH NOTICES

FOUND!

Hotel/ Operations Manager

2007 Ford Fairmount Ghia, BF MKII, pristine condition, reg(UQI985), 260,000km, all service records, RWC, 6 months rego, $7250 ono. Ph (03) 5722 9671 or 0487 684 438.

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D40 Twin Cab 2.5L Turbo diesel, black, 213,539km, roadworthy, registered (BROOSE), custom canopy (not attached), $18,500.

Phone Lucy 0419 221 618.

Chain link silver bracelet, Found in Reynolds Street, about 2 weeks ago, early march.

Ph. 0422 216 919.

GARAGE SALE 4 Macpherson Smith Drive, Beolite 9LOODJH 0DQV¿HOG

([SUHVVLRQV RI LQWHUHVW FDQ EH PDGH E\ sending your CV with covering letter and references to info@bullerfreight.com.au, attention Jarrod Colyer, Warehouse Manager.

2018 Holden Commodore Lt Zb Liftback Auto MY18, 2.0lt turbo petrol, Apple car play/Android auto, reverse camera, auto park, lane assist, remote start, keyless entry, 60,000km, exexecutive car and then 1 owner, reg till April 2023 (1OO7EY), RWC can be supplied, full service history, $20,000 ono, inspections welcome, more photos on Facebook, located in Wangaratta. Phone Rachael 0400 432 077.

SCANIA Truck 1983, heavy rigid, 28ft tray, runs well, vin number YSRH6X4201064592, $10,000. Ph 0428 217 493.

Full time position available Looking for a full time position in a busy retail environment? Mansfield Betta Home Living have a vacancy for an energetic person with excellent customer service skills to join the team. Mansfield Betta Home Living has been a successful local business for over 20 years and is owned and operated by local couple Stephen and Lauren Lines.

Mansfield Betta Home Living offer a diverse range of products to the local and broader community including all your Home Appliances, Furniture, Bedding, Musical and Jaycar needs.

The position will be primarily driven around customer service and sales, however the position also has a focus of being an active member of the team that can roll the sleeves up when required, be a good problem solver and even better team player.

The position includes working some Saturday mornings on a rotating roster with all other staff.

Experience in retail is preferred, as is experience within the Electrical or Furniture industry, however on the job training will support the successful applicant to transition smoothly into the business.

The role will be remunerated in line with industry standards, relevant to the experience of individual applicants.

If this sounds like you, please forward your application to ken.murray@my.betta.com.au

WA N T E D t o b u y To y o t a H i a c e Va n 2006-2018 with less than 300,000km or a caravan preferably with shower and toilet. Ph 0405 224 466.

19/1/1951 - 20/3/2023 Passed away comfortably with Chris by her side.

Loving Mum of Chris and Nana to Seth and Evie Marie.

Loved and remembered forever.

Privately cremated.

COFFEY, Sandra.

Monday, March 20, 2023 Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Sandra.

We will hold the memories we shared together, so close to our hearts.

Wishing Chris peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.

DEATH NOTICES HICKLING, Robert John Lewis.

Our beloved father, brother and grandfather, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023.

He will forever be loved and missed by his children Wendy and William, Grand children and siblings.

His legacy will forever carry on through us all.

classifieds@nemedia.com.au Phone: 03 5723 0101

~ From Peg Thorpe and Family

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CARAVANS & CAMPERS

NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Buller Freight have numerous employment opportunities for the coming 2023 Winter Season.

Services to Mt Buller operate daily in a dynamic and challenging environment delivering palletised and parcel freight.

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From dilemma to delirium in 24km

By MICHAEL PEARCE

THURSDAY night’s MMBCC Handicap Road Race started with a dilemma.

Diesel had been spilled on the southbound lane of Whitfield Road, just north or Dead Horse Lane, not far from the proposed finish at the showgrounds on Mt Battery Road.

Commissaries Tony Copland and Bruce Halket decided to shorten the course to avoid the slippery and dangerous section of road.

The race was neutralised from the start at the Botanic Park through to Bridgestone Tyre Service and the new finish line was Kareen

Court, reducing the usual 26km course to 24km.

Our group started steadily through the neutral zone and were set to accelerate after the tyre service when we almost ran over a tortoise on the road.

Concerns that we were going so slow it might overtake us were dispelled and kudos to Jason Parker who moved our armour-plated friend off the road.

Then the lone scratchie, Chris Miller, caught us and the pace went up a couple of notches.

The race was super quick, upbeat and exciting even with a lot of the faster riders missing.

TIGHT COMPETITION: Author, series leader and second placegetter Michael Pearce leads the bunch.

PHOTO: Tony Copland Miller and Darren Bakker got away over the Barwite Hill and looked capable of reeling in the lone limit rider, Tony Morris, and taking the first two places.

But Elise Empey had other ideas.

She sat on the front, doing 54km/h, in a courageous, selfless effort and dragged a few of us up to the lead-

ers, in the process dropping most of the others.

Dave Moore again proved what an excellent handicapper he is as we caught the groups ahead

of us along the last, fast, long straight and two small rises before the new finish line.

Bakker was seeing stars trying to stay with Miller as our group caught them.

Scratch got up, making the 13 minute gap with about one kilometre to spare.

Miller, first ahead of Halket, Steve Duke and I; easily my hardest effort for the year.

Next week is the last race of the summer, so turn up and have some fun.

It’s been a fantastic season and a huge thanks to all the marshals, officials and volunteers who turn up week after week.

Recreation reserve receives love

By SAMUEL O’BRIEN MANSFIELD Shire Council has finished over sowing and top dressing the Mansfield Recreational Reserve and College Oval as the football season gets ready to launch.

The topsoiling is one of the many things done to maintain the sporting fields in the area maintained by the council.

Ari Croxford-Demasi, Manager Field Services said topsoiling is often done to increase the quality of the playing service by leveling out a playing field, evening out smaller intents and bumps on the surface.

“It is a job undertaken as required by a contractor with specialised sand spreading equipment to ensure the playing surface meets community expectations,” she said.

“A light top dress of Lords Oval was also completed in January to help improve the surface after the increased wet weather experienced in 2022.”

Lauren McGinty, Supervisor Parks & Gardens also pointed out that topsoiling improves grass quality.

“In addition to top-dressing, scarifying to remove excess thatch and debris has been completed to allow increased nutrient and water absorption for a healthier surface,” Ms McGinty said.

“Rye grass oversowing has also been completed to facilitate winter sports on the ovals.”

SPEADING THE SOIL: Contractors spent many hours spreading the topsoil over the field.

LOADING IT UP: Soil was loaded in front of the oval before being distributed.

PHOTOS : Samuel O’Brien

Rodeo results are in RECORDS were broken and some young guns walked away victorious, with results from the recent 47th Merrijig Rodeo confirming that you can’t beat the annual Labour Day long weekend event for edge-of-your-seat entertainment.

One of the highlights this year at the Merrijig rodeo was Ty Thompson’s sensational effort in the Open Bull Ride, with the Aratula boy writing himself into the APRA records books.

Ty scored a record-equaling ride of 93 points on the McPhee bull, Mr Fabulous at the McCormack Park event.

Another homecrowd pleasing result was the emergence of our young local talent, with McKenzie Tanner taking out the steer ride and Clara McCormack the barrel racing.

Jess Hearn Memorial steer ride - McKenzie Tanner Local Barrel Race - Clara McCormack

Steer Wrestling - Riley Gibb Saddle Bronc - Cameron Southern Team Roping - Benjamin Smith/ Kai Clark Rope & Tie - Campbell Hodson Bull Ride - Ty Thomson Bareback Bronc Ride Deon Lane Breakaway Roping Cheyenne Whitwell Barrel Race - Amanda Tielen 2nd Div Saddle Bronc Ride - Tejay Angland and Sam Smith 2nd Div Bareback Bronc Ride - Toby Deudney 2nd Div Bull Ride - Tejay Angland Jnr Breakaway Roping Olivia Priester Jnr Steer Ride - Toby Deudney and Jayden Kenny Jnr Team Roping - Trent Reynolds Jnr Barrel Race - Olivia Priestley-Haliday

Changes to GVL fixtures

BULL RIDE: Ty Thompson riding Mr Fabulous for his record-breaking win. PHOTOS: Emily McCormack SKILL AND PRECISION: Clara McCormack was awarded first place in the barrel racing.

THE Goulburn Valley League has informed players and officials that two clubs have withdrawn from the 2023 season.

Benalla 15 and under Netball and Tatura under 18 football will not be competing in the season, with games already scheduled marked as byes and treated as forfeits by Benalla and Tatura.

AFL GM, the GVL and Netball Victoria have said they will work with both clubs over the season with the hope that both teams will be part of the competition in season 2024.

They thanked both clubs for their continued efforts and look forward to supporting them, as well as all clubs, through season 2023.

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Monthly Medal first for Nicols

By LINDA TERRY THERE is more good news to report regarding our ladies who travel around to represent our club at the various bowls and events.

Our team of Lyn Poulson, Robyn Bridgewater and Pauline Ahola were victorious at Marysville last week - bringing home the Marysville Bowl.

Well done ladies - another photo for our lockeroom wall.

Our pennant this week was not quite as glorious.

Div 1 went down 4/1 to Thurgoona at Commercial Albury.

Such a tough course and on a very hot day, we were effectively playing these

girls on their home course, given the dual memberships held by so many of the Thurgoona ladies.

Nicki Cooper and Linda Terry did very well in the circumstances, taking their matches down to the wire and each coming home with a draw.

Div 2 have had their match against Bright held over until next week and Div 4 were hosting at home.

As for our regular golf, on Tuesday seven ladies played the front nine with Lorraine Wilson taking the win with 15 points on a count back to Kerri Nicol.

On Wednesday, it was a stableford round of our Summer Cup and Kylie Egan had a ripper round, winning overall and A

grade with 40 points and doing her handicap some damage.

Robyn Baker would be disappointed to not take the top money for her round of 38 points, but had to be satisfied with runner up for A Grade, while Linda Terry was a distant 3rd with 33 points.

In B grade, the win went to Pam Abbott with a lovely 36 points on a countback to Robyn Bridgewater for 2nd and Marion Sargeant was 3rd with 35 points.

Nearest the pins went to Linda Terry on the 3rd, Susan Kinloch for the 2nd on the 9th, Linda Brook the 16th and Kylie Egan 3rd shot to the 18th.

Saturday was our Monthly Medal.

It was a great field for a Saturday of 18 ladies and an outstanding win for Kerri Nicol, playing off 38 to take the medal with nett 69.

This is Kerri’s first ever medal and much deserved after really putting in lots of good rounds lately.

Lorraine Cullen was 2nd, a wee bit further back on 74, on a countback to 3rd place Marg Knapp.

Susan Kinloch and Sheryl Sargent rounded out the minor prizes each on 76 nett.

Nearest the pins were Shelly Comerford, Lorraine Cullen and Lyn Poulson, while Sheryl Sargent was once again on form on the greens, to take out the WINNER Looking very relaxed about her golf, this week’s Monthly putting.

Medal winner, Kerri Nicol.

Monthly Medal for Rod Sargent

By TOM SWAN THE weather this last week certainly played havoc with those playing in the mid-week competitions with the threat of thunderstorms and heavy down pours putting a damper on the number of competitors.

Tuesday a two person ambrose was played and only 12

braved the conditions.

The winners were Tom Nicol and Taki Murakami who had a score of 60.75 and the runners up were Phil Conway and David Joyce on 61.75 points.

Thursdays stableford competition was also hit with some inclement weather, with those who played in the morning groups being affect-

ed and a number of players not completing their rounds due to the heavy rain.

Those who teed off later in the day certainly had the better of the conditions.

As only 27 competed there was only one division this week.

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A terrace round by Jarrod under the circumstances and Taki and Tom rounded out a good week for themselves with a win and a placing in the 2 midweek events.

Saturday’s weather was much kinder for the Monthly Medal.

A good field of 43 lined up and the winner of the March Medal was the club vice captain Rod Sargent who had a great round with Steve Daykin and Robert Healy making up the minor placings.

In the daily competition, we had a visitor Lachlan Thompson from Thugoona Golf Club win the B grade A Grade 1st: Rod Sargent, 70 net

(h/c 1); 2nd: Stephen Daykin, 73 net (h/c 14); 3rd: Rob Healy, 74 net (h/c 14).

B Grade 1st: Lachlan Thompson, 70 net (h/c 23); 2nd: Paul Lange, 75 net (h/c 16); 3rd: Shane Brook, 76 net (h/c 17).

The net score winner was Rod Sargent and the winner of the scratch trophy this month was also Rod who had a gross score of 71.

Well done Rod. The three pennant teams played again on Sunday with the scratch team travelling to Corowa to play against Wodonga, unfortunately losing 4-1.

The handicap section two team ventured to Beechworth to play against Jubilee from Wangaratta, and unfortunately they also left without a win, losing 3-2.

Two of the matches were decided on the 18th hole and the 3rd match going to extra holes and being decided on the 22nd hole.

In better news, the handicap section three played at home in Mansfield and had a big win over Benalla by a score of 5-0, well done to the team which comprises a number of our younger members and captained

by Craig Walsh and Steve Chisholm help to act as a mentor to our young guns.

At next month’s monthly medal on the April 29 after the event has been completed we will be making presentations for the summer competitions as well as the club championships and the Nolan and Neely competitions.

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Steiner students own the Rolling into first: Young mountain mountain in bike competition Sportsperson of the Year Award - February

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bike champ receives nomination YOUNG sportsperson Ben Ross has received the February nomination after an excellent month of competitions and events for the mountain bike rider.

Ben headed up to Thredbo to compete in the Australian MTB Inter-Schools competition earlier this year, competing in the Osprey X-Country competition.

The grade six student competed against 178 other students from around the country, making his mark on a national level.

He placed first in division four (grade five and six) at the event, following up a fantastic 11th place last year as a year five student.

The course featured a brutal start straight up the ski slope before reverting to single track, travelling in a loop near the Thredbo Village.

This achievement

LEADING THE RACE: Ben Ross (pictured) has had a stellar performance at the Australian MTB Inter-Schools Competition. has come as no surprise to those who follow Ben, with incredible performances at a variety of events leading to this.

In February of 2022, Ben joined 32 other riders from the Mansfield district at the Falls Creek Mountain Bike Interschools, placing second in the year five and six boys competition behind a year six student who claimed the national age group title

in Tasmania the previous week.

The year before, he came first at the same competition in the year three and four boys category, having placed second in 2020.

Ben’s performance is not slowing down and is definitely someone to keep an eye on as he continues to lead the way against others around the country.

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Twelve Mansfield Steiner students, ranging from year seven to year nine, were a great mix of seasoned veterans and complete newcomers to the sport.

They were accompanied by a group of dads who were equally as diverse in their experience of MTB competitions, and they themselves were supported by many coffees.

After the morning safety briefing, the students were given the choice of three tracks they could race, being handed the freedom of completing their five laps per track in any order they chose.

In a blink they had disappeared, eager to attack the rocky mountain paths.

In the following hours, the leaderboards started to take shape and there were some interesting battles involving our students across several different positions.

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As the dust settled on the leaderboard and the track, our little school came out in a big way.

Rueben Bateup (year seven) placed third in the Junior Boys division out of a total of 70 participants, and Finn Baker (year nine) also placed third in the Intermediate Boys division.

To complete the rule of three, we also had several other top ten place-getters that helped power us to third place in the Champion School category.

A special mention to Josh Withers (year seven) and Campbell Polson (year eight) who competed in their first ever MTB competition.

Finally, thank you to the ‘Dad Squad’ who provided

their expertise in both racing and bike mechanics and helped make the day run smoothly.

It was a fantastic day on the mountain and one we’ll be sure to take on again.

In other parts of the country, Ben and Alastair Ross travelled to Thredbo to compete in the Australian MTB Inter-Schools.

The course featured a brutal start, straight up the ski slope, before reverting to single track.

Great rides were had by both, with Alastair placing 16th in Division Five (grade three and four) and Ben decisively winning Division Four (grade five and six), following up a fantastic 11th place last year as a year five student.

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Basketball boys runner up kings

By ERIN BROWNING LAST weekend the u16 boys basketball team attended the Junior Country Championships in Traralgon.

Being our last tournament for the season, the boys were excited to finish with a bang.

The 1st of the three games Saturday was against a very tall Bairnsdale side.

Mansfield were able to hold their own in the first half with Hayden Desmond and Ethan Pigdon each hitting a 3-pointer and with every single person on the team getting a score on the board.

There was excellent court pressure by Harry Craddock

who got a few turnovers, however our inability to compete with rebounds and the physicality left us falling short, going down 38-67.

Just after midday we had our second game against Lakes Entrance.

This one saw our boys having some fun with their basketball, a more even height match made for some fast breaks and some great basketball handles.

Our young gun Sam Kain showed dominance with his top scoring of 21 points, helping Mansfield win 60-25.

The final game on Saturday saw us go up against Phillip Island.

The boys all played confi-

KINGS: The u16 boys have been runners-up in a variety of grand finals, falling short to claim the top spot. dently with Astin Browning and Will Northcott having a cracker, Astin scoring 18 points and both boys putting on intense defensive pressure the boys were able to hold on, winning 50-42.

Sunday morning was a trip to Morwell stadium tak-

ing on a strong Wallan side.

Again, Mansfield were able to hold strong and play with much conviction even winning the third quarter giving Wallan a scare.

Noah Pigdon boxed out the giant Wallan players and got a few rebounds but un-

fortunately our tallest player Charlie Dobson was fouled out late in the game.

We went down to Wallan, the grand final winners, 25-45.

This season the u16 boys were given the title of runner up kings, starting in September Echuca Tourna-

ment grand finalist runners up going down to Wodonga, November South Peninsular Tournament grand finalist runners up going down to Frankston, November Wangaratta Tournament grand final runners up against Tatura, Benalla Tournament in February saw us runner up grand finalists again to Tatura.

Well done on a great season and a big thank you to our coach Benjamin Browning, assistant coach Tahlia Browning and team manager Erin Browning.

Another round of thank you to all the parents and kids for their commitment to training and endless hours of travelling.

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Tennis competition heads to semis TUESDAY night competition was washed out when thunderstorms hit the area on Tuesday afternoon.

Ladder positions from the previous week had to stand.

Toy Pistols would meet Bullet in the first semi-final, and Juggernaut would play Megahit.

Any fill ins will need to be approved by committee prior to playing.

Final ladder: Toy Pistols 63, Juggernaut 55, Megahit 53, Bullet 48.5, Stray Cats 48, Happy Feet 40, Crackerjack 35.5.

Wednesday night by Belinda Cipa THE mood was palpable at the Club House as players sheltered undercover from a sudden and unexpected rain event just as play was due to commence at 7pm.

Ever smiling Doug Galbraith was poker faced as Belinda Cipa intrepidly joined the Sombrero team as a fill in for Julie Aldous.

Star recruit and fill in for Bowler Jamie Carns wasn’t perturbed, knowing he would have his work cut out pairing with Nick Wilcox, Claudia James and Dafydd James against top of the ladder Trilby players Loretta Armitage, Helen Knight, Addison Davis, and Jason Blake.

With play not delayed for too long, Dustin Ersvaer-Gotje led the charge for Stetsons against Sombrero with a best on court result, winning all three of his sets pairing with Lisa Morgan, Scott Ersvaer and Bec Bolwell.

Doug Galbraith and Belinda had the better of Scott and Bec with a 6 v 2 win.

Carolyn Murray had a great match overall and was delighted to win the final set, pairing with Belinda against Bec and Lisa.

Carolyn graciously credited her outstanding opponent Lisa Morgan for lifting her game on the night.

Despite some outstanding court coverage and a strong tiebreak challenge by David Mims, Sombrero was unable to secure the set points they needed to upset the ladder.

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nation of the Wednesday night competition with a straight sets and seven match point win over Bowler.

Addison Davis was faultless, not conceding a game all night.

Jason Blake has been consistent all season and paired well with Helen Knight and Loretta Armitage in warding off most challengers.

Cross court rallies between Liam Wilson and Chris Hewlett were a sight to be applauded and had other teams holding up their own play just to watch.

Chris put everything on the line and was delighted to record six match points on the card for his team.

The upset of the night was Liam and Aoidh Doyle snaring the facesaving set from Chris with Cassie Daykin.

Will has now directed Chris to put in some extra practice this week ahead of their semi-final campaign next week.

Scores: Trilby v Bowler - Games 36 v 8, Sets 6 v 0; Crash Helmet v Akubra - Games 34 v 18, Sets 5 v 1; Stetson v Sombrero - Games 30 v 25, Sets 4 v 2.

Fedora had the Bye. Final Ladder: Trilby 73, Crash Helmet 70.5, Akubra 64, Stetson 62, Sombrero 48.5, Fedora 30, Bowler 17.5 Semi-finals: Trilby play Stetson, Crash Helmet against Akubra Thursday night by Rhonda Carpenter ON Thursday rain again threatened the final round, but the sky cleared, the sun came out and everyone was eager for their last hurrah.

The wet courts created heavy balls and that levelled the contests.

Guys and Gals rebuilt team of

Liam Wilson and Keira McDonagh who had kindly stepped in for the travellers, and Rachel Parsons filling in for Captain Bee, all joined Bob Carpenter to face Matrix.

Matt Johnston and Jo O’Brien worked hard to take their opener 7-3 in a tiebreak against Liam and Rachel.

Keira and Bob won their 6-3 against Ben Nally and last-minute fill in Josh O’Brien.

The new Guys and Gals side found their rhythm and took the next two sets.

Ben and Matt pushed Liam and Keira all the way, but the newcomers won the tough tiebreak set 8-6.

Josh O’Brien was really enjoying his night by now, and with mum Jo, won the last set 6-2 against the seasoned campaigners, Rachel and Bob. Guys and Gals picked up five match points to Matrix’s two, 30 games to 24.

Crocodiles met Calamari for their last match of the season and were determined to make their opponents work for it.

It was definitely a case of that scoreline doesn’t fit as lengthy rallies played out and everyone faced multiple deuces in their service games.

Crocodiles Erich Schneider and Carol Watts were right in it against Calamari’s Cal Bono and Rhonda Carpenter who had to dig deep to get past them and win 6-3.

Michael McCormack and Arthur Gerrans took theirs 6-2 against the veterans Andrew and Helen Crockett.

Crocodiles all returned superbly, placing balls in awkward spots for Calamari, but ultimately pushed them to play their best tennis.

Michael and Rhonda made a Houdini escape in their even set against Andrew and Carol who took the momentum early.

They won 6-4 in a tight tussle.

Cal won 6-2 with Arthur, then with Michael, and in another lengthy set against Carol and Helen, Rhonda and Arthur won 6-3 to finally get off the court.

The youngsters however, stayed on court for more practice.

Calamari had won all their sets, collected seven match points vital to secure top spot on the ladder from Guys and Gals, and now play Helz Bells in the semi-final.

Guys and Gals will meet Matrix again for a spot in the Grand Final.

Final Ladder: Calamari 65.5, Guys and Gals 64, Matrix 50 42 354 Helz Bells 38, Crocodiles 27.5 Junior tennis by Rhonda Carpenter YOUNG guns flocked to the courts for Saturday morning’s final round of competition.

Everyone wanted to know ‘Who won?’ and even the back courts were full of activity.

Prior to the presentations, organiser Jo O’Brien explained to all how the aggregate score was derived.

Attendance, scores and the best 75% average was used for the 16 weeks.

Awards for the best and closest were made for each section and supportive parents featured too with real chocolates.

Players gathered on court for special photos before collecting other rewards, in a wonderful end to a magnificent season.

Thank you, Jo. Next Saturday a mock junior club championship will be held with knockout rounds played beside other matches.

St Francis Award winners will receive their trophies for sportsmanship, attitude, willingness to listen and learn, and general demeanor both on and off the court.

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“Around half of these have elected to concentrate on other team sports.

“This is probably also a carry-over from the post-Covid effect.

“Other towns like Mansfield are encountering the same issues “Nevertheless, we have a great group of juniors coming through and their parents are really keen to be involved, which augurs well for future volunteers to help run the club.”

The club is a team effort for all involved, whether they are family, friends or fans.

“We have a very dedicated committee but a number of us (me included) look forward to passing on the baton to the new crop,” Peter said.

“Pleasingly there have been a number of father-and-son players as well as one father-and daughter combination this season.”

Including a wider variety of competitions to involve more players has also been another aspect the committee has been considering.

“We would really love to grow women’s cricket in Mansfield however the lack of change room facilities at the Lords Reserve is possibly one of the factors holding this back,” said Peter.

“The Mansfield Shire Council is working on plans to address this with new clubrooms, however it may be another two to three years before this comes to fruition.

“When this happens it will be a huge step forward for our club and for all of the user groups.”

Last year’s rain significantly impacted all outdoor sports, whose schedules were only just recovering from Covid-induced interruptions.

“The start of the season just gone was marred by wet weather and we weren’t able to play home games until early December, some two months behind schedule,” Peter said.

“The Council is also working on securing funding for improved drainage at Lords, which will also be a great benefit for all user groups.”

Overall the season was successful for the club; however it couldn’t compete as strongly against other teams in the league.

“None of the club’s four teams (two senior and two junior) made finals, however it was still an enjoyable experience, with the highlight being the development and improvement of a number of our juniors,” said Peter.

“I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank all of the club’s wonderful volunteers and sponsors.”

Peter and the Delatite Cricket Club are hopeful that next season will be bigger and better than the last.

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By LYN FOOTS LAST Tuesday’s Home Pennant saw the start of their finals campaign with the results of the semi-finals seeing the Red team of Mick Walsh, Ian Morley, Belinda Snider and Elva Healy taking a good win against the Green team of Nikko, Trevor Thompson, Yvonne Robinson and Ida Rachele 21/15.

The Pink team of Marco Bohren, Kathleen Bock, Alan Dobson and Denis Sharpe snuck home after picking up a count of six on the penultimate end to win 19/18.

This week’s grand final will be between Marco’s team and Mick’s team.

Good luck to all.

Tuesday also saw the beginning of social bowls and the winners of the day were after a one game shoot out was Pam Zierk-Mahoney, Doug Morley, Ken Rainsbury and Gwen Gray 17 shots to 16.

Tuesday’s O&M pennant saw Mansfield up against Swanpool for a spot in the grand final.

After losing to Swanpool recently, Mansfield re-grouped and played great bowls to beat Swanpool at Benalla 79 shots to 36.

Lyn Foots, Jenny Walsh, Lyn Holland and Ray Close had a brilliant start leading 17 shots to 2 after 8 ends but Swanpool kept plugging away putting the pressure on, but the gap was too hard to bridge with Mansfield taking a good win 25 shots to 15.

George Peterson, Elaine Peterson, Needles Jackson and Irene Fuller battled hard early with the score Mansfield down 2 shots to 6 after 5 ends.

Mansfield took control from that moment on, winning 14 of the last 16 ends crushing their opponents 29 shots to 10.

The final rink of John Foots, Bimbo Ryan, Chris Laws and Enid Smith were pretty much in control from the get-go taking an impressive win 25 shots to 11.

Mansfield now has the week off waiting to see who they will play in the grand final in two week’s time with Corowa RSL playing Swanpool at Wangaratta this week.

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DELATITE Cricket Club President Peter Scales has had his fair share of trials this season as the club builds itself up after a Covid-19 induced downturn.

“This season just gone was another difficult one after a tough 2021/22 season - when we had to pull our third senior team out of the competition halfway through the season due to lack of

Delatite President reflects on a rollercoaster of a season numbers,” Peter said.

“At that time we put it down to a post-Covid environment in which people were wanting to catch up on travel, parties, and other activities like water sports, camping etc.”

The numbers problem didn’t improve going into the 2022/23 season.

“In the year just gone we even had trouble at time fielding two sides,” said Peter.

“It was thanks to the current crop of junior (under 16 and sometimes under 14) players that we were able to make up two sides.”

However, the broader trends for senior cricketer retention have concerned Peter.

“A trend we have noticed is that players either just coming out of under 16s or not long into their senior cricket are giving it away in alarmingly high numbers,” he said.

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Eagles welcome season 2023

By MFNC President RAY ROBINSON OVER summer the MFNC has certainly been busy in readiness for this coming season.

The 2022 season was a positive one for the Mansfield Football Netball Club.

Three of our football sides, seniors, reserves and Under 18s all made finals - the first time ever since being affiliated in the GVFNL and the club’s B Reserve netball side made finals and went all the way to the grand final, only to go down narrowly to the strong and powerful Seymour club.

Overall it was a positive and progressive season for our club and this can only be attributed to the many invaluable people involved, either on the Board, or the many volunteers who contribute by being on sub committees, trainers, team managers, umpires, scoreboard attendants, timekeepers, canteen and bar attendants and the many general helpers in all other areas of this club that help make it so successful and positive.

I am really appreciative for their help for making my job much easier and for their invaluable service to this club.

Without their help the club would not be heading in the

positive direction it is.

I am looking forward to another top 2023 season both on and off the field.

The club’s $10 membership will continue this season.

We are committed to this form of membership and are extremely pleased with the way people have responded to this form of membership with about 2000 members on the club’s list last season.

The club just wants to put something back to the community: a more affordable form of membership for everyone.

Another form of Membership is the 500 Club if people want to go a little higher and support the club.

However, we are extremely happy in the way the community has responded to this new initiative and we encourage all present and new members to get on board and support all footy and netballers for this coming season.

At this stage it appears MFNC will be in for some great performances from our footballers and netballers this coming season, so get on board and enjoy the ride.

All supporters are reminded that the social rooms will be open Thursdays from 5pm.

So come on down and watch our players training and take the opportunity to purchase your memberships.

 EAGLES READY: The Mansfield Netball team is back and ready for 2023.

Netballers ready to hit the courts NELLE Cousins has been reappointed A-Grade Netball coach for this season.

Cousins did a great job last season against the tough GV netball competition.

With the return of former players Darcy Croxford-Demasi, Emily Hutchins and Amy Dixon-Reilly, the club’s A-Grade should be much more competitive this season.

All other girls have committed to a full season and all sounds good for the netballers.

Latoya Wards is the B-Grade coach and she is also in control of the Under 17s.

Leonie Berry will once again coach the Under 15s and B-Reserve coach announcement is only days away.

Caroline Trenfield has been appointed the new netball director.

“The club is extremely happy to have such good quality people in control of all our footy and netball teams for this coming season,” club president Ray Robinson said.

“The highlight of the netball for the club last season was the excellent form of B-Reserve making the grand final and unfortunately just went down to the strong Seymour side.

“The other pleasing thing last season was the excellent form of our Under 15s and 17s.

“These girls are back in full swing and look as if they will be future stars for the club.”

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MFNC’s player and coaching line up looking good MANSFIELD Football Netball Club’s coaches and players are back in full swing since the Christmas break and all looking forward to a positive season.

On the football side of things Chad Owens remains as the Senior Coach.

Mitch Wareham has been appointed assistant, Bo Christopher, football manager and Andy Allen, senior team manager.

Owens said the inclusion of three new players was very welcome.

Luke Quirk has moved over from Myrtleford and will take up the key position of forward.

Dan Leggett returns to Mansfield after being away for some time.

Leggett played with Mansfield before moving to the big city and now returning will take up a backline position.

Another Myrtleford player has decided to move to the Eagle’s Nest - Lachlan Dale who will be a strong mid-fielder and can also play in the forward line.

“With these new players and all our returning players the side is looking very strong and good,” Owens said.

“Of course the aim is to reach the finals again this season.”

Owens said he also welcomed Jacob Howes back to Mansfield.

“Howes used to play for the Eagles, but that was before my time; however, I understand he is a good attacker and a very good allrounder and will do a great job in coaching as well as playing alongside his team this season,” Owens said.

Howes has been appointed Reserves coach (now known as the Development

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 BACK AGAIN: Jacob Howes, a long time supporter, player and now coach with the Mansfield Eagles has taken on the positon of Reserves coach for the 2023 season. Howes has played with the Eagles for some years - pictured here in the front of the pack during a 2018 game.

Team) and will lead this charges both on and off the field.

He will be ably assisted by former reserves coach, Christian Thomson.

“A big welcome back to Howes and good luck for this coming season,” president Robinson said.

Reserves team manager will once again be Paul Christopher.

Davey Holliday is coaching the Thirds again this year and his assistant for the season will be Travis Purcell.

Stephen Bolitho will continue as team manager.

All players from last season have committed to return with added new senior inclusions being Lochie Dale (Fraser Dale’s brother) and Dan Leggett, at this stage.

A big welcome to those players who have been working hard on the training track.

We will be desperately trying to continue on from the excellent form of last season.

It was a good 2022 for the club, the first time the Eagles had three footy teams in the GV finals.

Another plus was the seniors reaching a Preliminary final.

The opening of the 2023 season will see Mansfield Eagles up against Euroa at the home ground.

“This will be a big game for the opener and we are expecting a huge crowd to attend as it is Easter Saturday and there is also lots happening around the Mansfield district which attracts more visitors to the town and surrounds for this long weekend,” Owens said.

THE Golf Ball Drop will be held again this year, with a fabulous Volkswagen T-Cross 85TSI Life, plus a 3 year service care plan, as the major prize.

Now a tradition and one of Mansfield Football-Netball Club’s largest fundraisers of the year, the Golf Ball Drop will happen on Easter Saturday, April 7 at the Mansfield Recreation Reserve at half time during the Eagles versus Euroa opening round match.

The Volkswagon and care package is worth over $34,000.

There are only 1200 balls available for the drop and at a cost of just $50 it is well worth the chance to win.

The 1200 golf balls will be dropped from a helicopter and the nearest to the pin in the centre of the ground will drive away with this grand prize.

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Numbers expand for Mansfield Junior Footballers

By MICHAEL BRETHERTON

THE Mansfield Junior Football Club season has started with zest, for both the under 14 and 17 sides.

With coaches confirmed early and strong numbers enabling the club to submit two sides per respective age group competitions.

Nick Dunn and Chris Anderson will coach the U14s sides this year and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.

Nick started his career with the Ballarat Rebels in the TAC and went on to play for North Ballarat in the VFL, amassing 300 games and a senior best and fairest for the Roosters, in addition to time further north with Gympie and Kenmore in the Queensland Football League.

Nick was an under 13s coach last year and looks to continue in similar fashion in the U14s.

Also returning to the coaching ranks

and a familiar fixture at the Mansfield Football Club is Chris Anderson who started his career with the Murray Bushrangers and went on to win a senior premiership, a best and fairest and played 200 games for the Eagles.

For the U17s, Matt Storer and Chris Taylor will be at the helm and will bring plenty of experience and football acumen to prepare our U17s to take that next step toward senior football.

Chris played over 150 games for the Eagles as a tough unrelenting on-baller and has had previous coaching success leading the U17s to a premiership in 2022.

No stranger to the blue and yellow, Matt Storer played 250 senior games for the club and is a two time GVFL premiership player.

Matt also represented the GVFL on several occasions, was awarded GVFL life membership and has previous GVFL coaching experience, guiding the Eagles

Reserves to premiership glory in 2016.

All four coaches are looking forward to the season starting proper and fostering a development focus that is specific to players’ needs and getting the best out of each and every player in a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment.

President of the Mansfield Junior Football Club, Nick Berry said recently the U14 participation numbers has grown so much the club will be entering two sides into the WDJFL U14 competition, they will be Eagles ‘Blue’ and Eagles ‘Yellow’.

The U17 side will be made up of some top age boys returning from being part of last season’s premiership team and a very good bottom age group stepping up from last year’s U14 team.

“With the season commencing soon, committee, coaches, players and families are looking forward to another season of Mansfield Junior Football,” Berry said.

 CRUZING ALONG: Young junior footballer Cruz Purday kept a tight grip on the ball during a match last season.

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GOTAFE GOULBURN VALLEY LEAGUE 2023 OFFICIAL FIXTURE Round 1 - April 7, 8

Round 6 - May 13

Round 10 - June 17

Round 14 - July 22

Benalla v Seymour - April 7 Shepparton v United (N) - April 7 Rochester v Kyabram - April 8 Mansfield v Euroa - April 8 Shepp Swans v Mooroopna (N) - April 8 Echuca v Tatura - April 8

United v Tatura Seymour v Swans Mansfield v Shepparton Euroa v Kyabram Mooroopna v Rochester Echuca v Benalla

United v Rochester Seymour v Echuca Mansfield v Kyabram Euroa v Mooroopna Swans v Benalla Tatura v Shepparton

Benalla v Mansfield Shepparton v Kyabram Euroa v Seymour Mooroopna v United Swans v Echuca Tatura v Rochester

Round 2 - April 15

Round 7 - May 27

Round 11 - Split Round

Round 15 - July 29

United v Swans Seymour v Rochester Kyabram v Echuca (N) Euroa v Benalla Mooroopna v Shepparton (N) Tatura v Mansfield

Benalla v Mooroopna Shepparton v Swans Kyabram v Seymour Rochester v Mansfield Tatura v Euroa Echuca v United

United v Seymour - June 24 Kyabram v Benalla - June 24 Euroa v Shepparton - June 24 Rochester v Swans - July 1 Mooroopna v Tatura - July 1 Echuca v Mansfield - July 1

United v Shepparton Seymour v Mooroopna Kyabram v Tatura Mansfield v Swans Rochester v Benalla Echuca v Euroa

Round 3 - April 22

Round 8 - June 3

Round 12 - July 8

Round 16 - Split Round

Benalla v Tatura United v Mooroopna Seymour v Euroa Kyabram v Shepparton Rochester v Echuca Swans v Mansfield

Benalla v Rochester United v Kyabram Seymour v Shepparton Euroa v Echuca Mooroopna v Mansfield Swans v Tatura

Benalla v Euroa Shepparton v Mooroopna Kyabram v Rochester Mansfield v Seymour Swans v United Tatura v Echuca

Benalla v Echuca - August 5 Shepparton v Mansfield - August 5 Euroa v Rochester - August 5 Mooroopna v Kyabram - August 12 Swans v Seymour - August 12 Tatura v United - August 12

Round 4 - April 29

Round 9 - June 10

Round 13 - July 15

Round 17 - August 19

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United v Euroa Seymour v Benalla Mansfield v Tatura Rochester v Shepparton Mooroopna v Swans Echuca v Kyabram

United v Benalla Seymour v Tatura Kyabram v Euroa Mansfield v Mooroopna Swans v Shepparton Echuca v Rochester

Round 5 - May 6

Special Rounds

Round 18 - August 26

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Round 7 - May 13 (Mother’s Day) Whorouly vs King Valley Greta vs Benalla All Blacks Milawa vs North Wangaratta Tarrawingee vs Bonnie Doon Bright vs Goorambat Moyhu - BYE

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Round 8 - May 20

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Milawa vs Whorouly Bonnie Doon vs King Valley North Wangaratta vs Bright Tarrawingee vs Moyhu Goorambat vs Benalla All Blacks Greta - BYE

Round 3 - April 15 Goorambat vs Whorouly Milawa vs Bonnie Doon Moyhu vs Benalla All Blacks North Wangaratta vs Greta King Valley vs Bright Tarrawingee - BYE Round 4 - April 22 Benalla All Blacks vs Bright Goorambat vs King Valley Moyhu vs Bonnie Doon Whorouly vs North Wangaratta Tarrawingee vs Greta Milawa - BYE Round 5 - April 29 Whorouly vs Bright King Valley vs Moyhu Bonnie Doon vs Greta North Wangaratta vs Goorambat Tarrawingee vs Milawa Benalla All Blacks - BYE

Round 11 - June 17 Benalla All Blacks vs Milawa King Valley vs Tarrawingee Goorambat vs Bright Moyhu vs Greta North Wangaratta v Whorouly Bonnie Doon - BYE Round 12 - June 24 Bright vs Bonnie Doon Greta vs Milawa Tarrawingee vs Goorambat North Wangaratta vs Benalla All Blacks Moyhu vs Whorouly King Valley - BYE

Round 9 - May 27 Moyhu vs Goorambat Benalla All Blacks vs Tarrawingee Whorouly vs Bonnie Doon King Valley vs North Wangaratta Bright vs Greta Milawa - BYE

Round 13 - July 1 Milawa vs King Valley Tarrawingee vs Bright Goorambat vs Greta Whorouly vs Benalla All Blacks Bonnie Doon vs Moyhu North Wangarotta - BYE

Round 16 - July 22 King Valley vs Goorambat Benalla All Blacks vs Bonnie Doon Moyhu vs Bright Tarrawingee vs North Wangaratta Whorouly vs Milawa Greta - BYE Round 17 - July 29 North Wangaratta vs Bonnie Doon Bright vs Whorouly Moyhu vs Tarrawingee King Valley vs Greta Milawa vs Benalla All Blacks Goorambat - BYE Round 18 - August 5 Goorambat vs Milawa King Valley vs Bonnie Doon Whorouly vs Moyhu Greta vs Tarrawingee Benalla All Blacks vs North Wangaratta Bright - BYE

Round 10 - June 3

Round 14 - July 8

Round 19 - August 12

Whorouly vs Tarrawingee Bonnie Doon vs North Wangaratta Bright vs Moyhu Greta vs King Valley Milawa vs Goorambat Benalla All Blacks - BYE

Goorambat vs North Wangaratta Greta vs Bright Benalla All Blacks vs Moyhu King Valley vs Whorouly Bonnie Doon vs Milawa Tarrawingee - BYE

Bonnie Doon vs Whorouly Tarrawingee vs Benalla All Blacks Bright vs North Wangaratta Goorambat vs Moyhu Milawa vs Greta King Valley - BYE

King’s Birthday League Bye - June 10

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Round 20 - August 19 Benalla All Blacks vs Goorambat Bright vs Milawa North Wangaratta vs King Valley Whorouly vs Greta Bonnie Doon vs Tarrawingee Moyhu - BYE

Round 6 - May 6 Benalla All Blacks vs King Valley Goorambat vs Bonnie Doon Greta vs Whorouly Moyhu vs Milawa North Wangaratta vs Tarrawingee Bright - BYE

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WANGARATTA & DISTRICT JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2023 OFFICIAL UNDER 14s AND UNDER 17s FIXTURES UNDER 14s Round 1 — April 1-2 April 1 College v Imperials Kangaroos v Centrals (Barr 2) April 2 Tigers v Bright Junior Magpies v Mansfield Blue Benalla Bulldogs v Mansfield Yellow Myrtleford v Benalla Giants League Bye - Easter (April 8-9)

UNDER 17s League Bye – Interleague May 20-21 Round 7 — May 27-28 May 27 Tigers v Benalla Giants Imperials v College May 28 Junior Magpies v Myrtleford Mansfield Blue v Kangaroos Mansfield Yellow v Centrals Benalla Bulldogs v Bright

Round 2 — April 15-16 April 15 College v Tigers Imperials v Benalla Bulldogs Kangaroos v Mansfield Blue

Round 8 — June 4

April 16 Myrtleford v Bright Centrals av Junior Magpies Mansfield Yellow v Benalla Giants

College v Centrals Junior Magpies v Bright Mansfield Yellow v Kangaroos Mansfield Blue V Tigers Benalla Giants v Benalla Bulldogs Imperials V Myrtleford

Round 3 — April 22-23

Round 9 — June 10-11

April 22 Imperials v Tigers Centrals v Benalla Giants Junior Magpies v Kangaroos April 23 Myrtleford v College Benalla Bulldogs v Mansfield Blue Bright v Mansfield Yellow

June 10 Kangaroos v College Benalla Bulldogs v Junior Magpies June 11 Benalla Giants v Imperials Myrtleford v Mansfield Yellow (Venue-TBC) Bright v Tigers Centrals v Mansfield Blue

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Round 4 — April 29-30

Round 10 — June 17-18

April 29 Tigers v Kangaroos Benalla Giants v Junior Magpies April 30 Bright v College Mansfield Blue v Myrtleford Mansfield Yellow v Imperials Benalla Bulldogs v Centrals

June 17 Junior Magpies v College Tigers v Kangaroos June 18 Mansfield Yellow v Imperials Myrtleford v Benalla Bulldogs Mansfield Blue v Benalla Giants Bright v Centrals

Round 5 — May 6-7

Round 11 — June 24-25

May 6 Kangaroos v Benalla Giants May 7 Myrtleford v Benalla Bulldogs Mansfield Blue v Bright Mansfield Yellow v College Junior Magpies v Imperials Centrals v Tigers

June 24 College v Benalla Giants Imperials v Tigers June 25 Bright v Myrtleford Mansfield Blue v Mansfield Yellow Benalla Bulldogs v Kangaroos Centrals v Junior Magpies

Round 6 — May 13-14

Round 12 — July 1-2

May 13 College v Benalla Bulldogs Centrals v Imperials May 14 Bright v Kangaroos Benalla Giants v Mansfield Blue Tigers v Myrtleford Mansfield Yellow v Junior Magpies (Venue-TBC)

July 1 Benalla Bulldogs v Tigers Imperials v College July 2 Kangaroos v Centrals Benalla Giants v Bright Junior Magpies v Mansfield Yellow Myrtleford v Mansfield Blue

Round 13 — July 8-9

Round 1 — April 1-2

July 8 Tigers v College Centrals v Benalla Bulldogs Kangaroos v Benalla Giants July 9 Junior Magpies v Myrtleford Imperials v Mansfield Blue Mansfield Yellow v Bright

April 1 College v Imperials April 2 Tigers v Bright Junior Magpies v Mansfield Myrtleford v Benalla Giants Kangaroos, Centrals & Benalla Bulldogs - Bye

Round 14 — July 15-16

League Bye - Easter (April 8-9)

July 15 Junior Magpies v Benalla Bulldogs July 16 Bright v College Benalla Giants v Centrals Tigers v Mansfield Yellow Kangaroos v Mansfield Blue Myrtleford v Imperials

League Bye – Interleague May 20-21 Round 7 — May 27-28 May 27 Tigers v Benalla Giants Imperials v College May 28 Junior Magpies v Myrtleford Mansfield v Kangaroos Benalla Bulldogs v Bright Centrals - Bye

Round 2 — April 15-16 Round 8 — June 4

April 15 College v Tigers Kangaroos v Mansfield Imperials v Benalla Bulldogs April 16 Myrtleford v Bright Centrals av Junior Magpies Benalla Giants - Bye

June 4 College v Centrals Junior Magpies v Bright Mansfield v Tigers Benalla Giants v Benalla Bulldogs Imperials v Myrtleford Kangaroos - Bye

Round 3 — April 22-23

Round 9 — June 10-11

April 22 Imperials v Tigers Centrals v Benalla Giants Junior Magpies v Kangaroos April 23 Myrtleford v College Benalla Bulldogs v Mansfield Bright - Bye

June 10 Kangaroos v College Benalla Bulldogs v Junior Magpies June 11 Benalla Giants v Imperials Bright v Tigers Centrals v Mansfield Myrtleford - Bye

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Round 15 — July 22-23 July 22 College v Centrals Kangaroos v Junior Magpies July 23 Bright v Imperials Mansfield Blue v Benalla Bulldogs Benalla Giants v Myrtleford Mansfield Yellow v Tigers Round 16 — July 29-30 July 29 College v Benalla Giants Benalla Bulldogs v Imperials July 30 Bright v Centrals Mansfield Blue v Mansfield Yellow Tigers v Junior Magpies Myrtleford V Kangaroos

Round 4 — April 29-30

Round 10 — June 17-18

April 29 Tigers v Kangaroos Benalla Giants v Junior Magpies April 30 Bright v College Mansfield v Myrtleford Benalla Bulldogs v Centrals Imperials - Bye

June 17 Junior Magpies v College Tigers v Kangaroos June 18 Bright v Centrals Myrtleford v Benalla Bulldogs Mansfield v Benalla Giants Imperials - Bye

Round 5 — May 6-7

Round 11 — June 24-25

May 6 Kangaroos v Benalla Giants May 7 Centrals v Tigers Myrtleford v Benalla Bulldogs Mansfield v Bright Junior Magpies v Imperials College - Bye

June 24 College v Benalla Giants Imperials v Tigers June 25 Bright v Myrtleford Benalla Bulldogs v Kangaroos Centrals v Junior Magpies Mansfield - Bye

Round 6 — May 13-14

Round 12 — July 1-2

May 13 Centrals v Imperials College v Benalla Bulldogs May 14 Bright v Kangaroos Benalla Giants v Mansfield Tigers v Myrtleford Junior Magpies - Bye

July 1 Benalla Bulldogs v Tigers Imperials v College July 2 Kangaroos v Centrals Benalla Giants v Bright Myrtleford v Mansfield Junior Magpies - Bye

Round 17 — August 5-6 August 5 Imperials V Kangaroos Tigers v Benalla Bulldogs August 6 Mansfield Yellow v College Mansfield Blue v Junior Magpies Benalla Giants v Bright Centrals v Myrtleford

Round 13 — July 8-9 July 8 Tigers v College Centrals v Benalla Bulldogs Kangaroos v Benalla Giants July 9 Junior Magpies v Myrtleford Imperials v Mansfield Bright - Bye Round 14 — July 15-16 July 15 Junior Magpies v Benalla Bulldogs July 16 Bright v College Benalla Giants v Centrals Kangaroos v Mansfield Myrtleford v Imperials Tigers - Bye Round 15 — July 22-23 July 22 College v Centrals Kangaroos v Junior Magpies July 23 Mansfield v Benalla Bulldogs Benalla Giants v Myrtleford Bright v Imperials Tigers - Bye Round 16 — July 29-30 July 29 College v Benalla Giants Benalla Bulldogs v Imperials July 30 Tigers v Junior Magpies Bright v Centrals Myrtleford V Kangaroos Mansfield - Bye Round 17 — August 5-6 August 5 Imperials V Kangaroos Tigers v Benalla Bulldogs August 6 Mansfield v Junior Magpies Benalla Giants v Bright Centrals v Myrtleford College - Bye

Round 18 — August 12-13 August 12 Junior Magpies v Imperials Kangaroos v Benalla Giants Benalla Bulldogs v Centrals August 13 Bright v Tigers Myrtleford v Mansfield Yellow College v Mansfield Blue

Round 18 — August 12-13 August 12 Kangaroos v Benalla Giants Junior Magpies v Imperials Benalla Bulldogs v Centrals August 13 Bright v Tigers College v Mansfield Myrtleford - Bye

Elimination Finals- August 19-20 Semi Finals- August 26-27 Preliminary Final- September 2-3 Grand Final September 9th or 10th

KEY:  First named team is home team. All games to be played on Saturday and Sundays.  Ensure to confirm with Play HQ your game, date, and venue TBC Venues-Please check Play HQ  Home grounds: Tigers, College: Bar Reserve ; Centrals: North Wangaratta ; Kangaroos & Imperials: Wareena Park; Benalla Bulldogs & Giants: Benalla Showgrounds ; Bright: Pioneer Park Reserve; Mansfield: Mansfield Recreation Reserve; Myrtleford: RC McNamara Reserve. Start Times: Saturday matches: Under 14s: 10:15am; Sunday matches: Under 14s: 11:55am; Sunday matches @ Barr Reserve #1 Under 14s: 12:25pm

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Doon set to charge into netball season season,” Bonnie Doon netball coordinator, Leith Mounsey said.

“We are very confident for another successful year on the netball court.

“There are always opportunities for girls to play in different grades each week, especially at the start of the season.

“We have previously found that some players really stand out in actual game time so they have every opportunity to prove themselves for a higher grade should the position become available,” Mounsey said.

“We have development plans in place for some of our younger girls to be able to experience higher grades and develop their skills.

“The future of our club is held within the younger generation so we will be working with them to ensure they are prepared and ready to join Senior Level in the coming years.

BONNIE Doon Netball will field five teams again this year.

Michelle Tanner has been appointed as head coach.

Tanner has years of experience in playing and training, not only the senior netball sides, but also in coaching and encouraging the younger girls who take up the sport.

Coaching the seniors - A, B and B Reserves - will be Tanner’s responsibility and will be ably assisted

by Christina Blunt.

Stephanie Ward has taken on coaching the Under 17s, while up and coming netball star Mia Tanner will encourage and coach the under 15s.

Assistant to the Junior teams will be Cass McCormack, who herself has many years of experience on the courts.

“Bonnie Doon had an overwhelming number of players trialling this

“We also have a team of training partners that continue to come to training and develop their skills,” she said.

“As we know from experience, there can be injuries, pregnancies etc that may happen throughout the season so we are very lucky to have reliable players ready to step up and take the court.”

Bonnie Doon is lucky to have some very experienced and stand out players returning again this season.

Erin Brond has been elevated to A Grade this year.

Erin took Best & Fairest awards in the 2022 season - particularly outstanding in the Ovens & King League.

Whilst she still qualifies for the Under 17s, she has worked hard and developed into an exciting player with great potential.

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Eagles draw with Mooroopna Mansfield 30 drew with Mooroopna 30

By NELLE COUSINS

Best On Court: Nelle Cousins (Sponsored by Foodworks) Coach’s Award: Ellie Rose Kipping (Sponsored by Foodworks)

B GRADE

Cats take the lead Mooroopna 55 defeated Mansfield 43

By KATE CHALLEN

B GRADE went into Saturday’s game knowing we had the ability to beat Mooroopna and were eager to do it again.

Our line-up included two additions from the under 17 side in Cass Dolling and Chloe Rekers to assist in the mid-court and defensive end respectively.

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All round B Reserve had a great game, only missing out by four goals.

Thank you to the girls who stepped up this week.

Best On Court: Annie Edwards (Sponsored by Mansfield Hotel) Coach’s Award: Nerine Rogers (Sponsored by Foodworks)

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THE last time the under 15 Eagles played Mooroopna we lost by six, so we knew that it would be a tight game.

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SIXTY goals shared equally EHWZHHQ WZR IDVW ¿W DQG IHLVW\ WHDPV resulted in a heart stopping draw on Saturday afternoon in sunny Mooroopna.

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The winner was Dave Octigan (10) with plus one on a countback from Chris Leaman (14) also with plus one.

Ball rundown went to minus two on a countback.

Nearest the pin on the third was Dan Robertson, on the ninth was Oli Pearson and on the 16th was Brendan Egan.

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By Linda Terry Eagles’ Max Mahoney (pictured) was prepare for the in fine form as teams SUCCESS on upcoming season. the golf course PHOTO: Paul this week with Martin all ladies pennant three of our teams victorious.

Div 1 beat the Benalla team 4/1 at Yarrawonga, while Div 2 defeated the Beechworth/ Yackandanda h team 4/1 at Jubilee.

The Div 4 team also had a strong result with over Yarrawonga a 3.5/1.5 win at As for our regular Commercial. golf, only six ladies played Par on Tuesday, with Lorraine Wilson performing very well to win with +1.

It was great to see Wendy Hunt back on course too with nice round. a On Wednesday, numbers were down a little ladies were saving as a few themselves for pennant, but course for the 25 hit the first qualifying round of the Silver Spoon stroke event.

There were some great scores - Marg Knapp won A grade with nett 68, while Pam the same to win Abbott did B grade.

Runner up in A grade was Sheryl Sargent nett 70 and Runner up was Andrea Marsden nett 72.

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“In addition we welcome newcomer Annie Byrnes into the mix (also VNL player) who will be an energetic addition to the A Grade side,” Mounsey said.

“The atmosphere down at the Doon courts is great - it is all very friendly, enjoyable and family orientated,” she said.

Last season Bonnie Doon had four out of five teams make the grand final.

“This year we are working hard to have all five teams compete in the grand final,” Mounsey said.

“The majority of players are returning from last season with the exception of three senior retirements.

“We continue to train Tuesday and Thursday nights.

“And the Netball Courts have been given a bit of a facelift thanks to the Mansfield Shire Council.”

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Murray leads Bombers seniors for another year

Bombers Reserves look towards bigger and better season

KEN Murray has once again taken on the role of senior coach for the Bonnie Doon Football Club this year.

Murray said he will have Tim Tanner, another former Doon football player, as the assistant coach.

Murray said, like all clubs of course the main aim is to bring home a Premiership.

“We have maintained almost everyone from last year’s group of players apart from two retirements.

“The team have been topped up with several talented senior players, which will hopefully see us able to go a step further this year.

“Adding the players we have recruited should see our reserve team with more depth this year,  BACK AGAIN: The majority of the Bonnie Doon seniors’ team have returned for another season - pictured here running out onto the Doon Recreation Reserve oval which will hopefully lead to more at the commencement of last year’s Good Friday game against arch rivals Benalla All success for them.

Blacks.

PHOTO: Pam Zierk-Mahoney “For the first time in my time as coach we won’t have to be All Blacks held on and tossed Doon the two sides clash again, this time concerned about player points each away from the flag by 35 points.

Doon having the home ground week, which is due to the retention At the end of the game, which was advantage. of the group each year,” Murray said. played in very wet conditions, coach In the opening game at the As the opening game of the 2023 Murray said, “to the boys’ credit, beginning of 2022 (again the season the Bombers will come against they fought it out against a quality traditional Good Friday match), last year premiership rivals Benalla side, we just didn’t have enough run Doon lost again to the All Blacks.

All Blacks in a revenge game. in the legs at the end, we probably But in the previous season the In their maiden grand final for the didn’t have enough fit to go and Bombers beat the Panthers soundly O&K flag last September, Doon fell ready to go in the last quarter when in both their battles. just short, losing to senior league we though we still could’ve built a Supporters are urged to go along premiers Benalla All Blacks. bit of momentum.” to the Good Friday match between The fight for the premiership flag The Bombers experienced some these two arch rivals and encourage saw the Bombers take an early lead injuries halfway through the third the Bombers to show the All but by half time the All Blacks had quarter of that match which resulted Blacks just what they are made of fought their way back to take over in them being put out of contention. this season - and the fight for the the lead.

It may be a very different story premiership flag in September just In the final stages of the game the come Good Friday (April 7) when may be up against them again.

ANDREW Rabson will again be the reserve coach for the Bombers with no confirmed assistant to date.

Finishing the season in 2022 at the elimination finals stage, the Reserves will this year look for a better result and are hoping to make it to the big grand final.

The nail in the coffin for the reserves was the match against Greta in what was described a very tough tussle at the conclusion of what had been a fantastic year for the reserves.

Despite the Blues getting an early lead, the Bombers bounced back and potentially could have even more so if it wasn’t for a few wayward shots at goal.

In that last game of the season Doon and Greta were neck and neck at half time with an even tougher third quarter played off by both sides which saw the scores tied at three quarter time.

Greta managed to run away with the game in the final quarter leaving the Bombers Reserves out of contention for a flag.

But it may not be the same results this year as the majority of players have returned and knowing what they have to do will no doubt fight harder this season and make it to the top.

Doon’s younger players such as Luke Berriman, Isaac Murray, Archie Smith and Hayden Watkins will all band together and play a much stronger game this season.

Practice nights - for all players at Bonnie Doon are Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Bonnie Doon will have played two practice matches before the commencement of the season which as tradition goes will be played on Easter Good Friday at the home ground against Benalla All Blacks.

The first practice game was played against Ferntree Gully a few weeks ago and the second match was played on March 18 against Undera at Undera.

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