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WITH petitions at 20 venues across the township and medical practitioners and staff out in force at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday, the campaign to save the Mansfield District Hospital from amalgamation has begun in earnest.

Standing as a united front, doctors from both Central General Practice and the Mansfield Medical Clinic, along with visiting specialists and Mansfield Shire councillors, spent the morning talking with the community on the local

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impact of budget reforms to the health care system.

Under the state government’s Health Services Plan, community ownership of the Mansfield District Hospital would be relinquished, falling under the jurisdiction of Goulburn Valley Health (GV Health).

The current powers and responsibilities of the hospital board would

either be dissolved or downgraded, and the role of CEO made redundant, resulting in a remote administration, based in Shepparton.

The ability to respond to shire health care needs and drive innovation at a local level would ultimately be lost.

Dr Graham Slaney voiced concern for the future of the hospital’s obstetrics and emergency services.

“Any forced consolidation suggests that there will be a rationalisation of services across the region,” he said.

“Judging by experienceboth interstate and closer to home - when organisations get amalgamated services are often reduced on the periphery.

“And we’re on the periphery.”

News confirming that the hospital will merge under GV Health raises further concerns.

Currently Mansfield does not have any referral pathways to the health service provider.

“We do however have a great working relationship with North East Health

in Wangaratta and for more specialist services Albury Wodonga Health have clinicians that visit Wangaratta which we have access to,” Dr Slaney said.

This would all change under Department of Health reforms.

In addition to forging new operating systems with GV Health, it is the increased travel time that represents a significant issue.

“Travelling an hour and a half to seek medical attention is just dangerous,” Dr Slaney said.

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SHOW OF SUPPORT: With the Mansfield District Hospital facing consolidation under the jurisdiction of Goulburn Valley Health in Shepparton, Dr Will Twycross, Mayor Cr Steve Rabie, Dr Graham Slaney and Cr Mark Holcombe took to the Farmers’ Market on Saturday rallying community support in opposition to the merger.

CORRECTION

In the May 15 edition of the Mansfield Courier, we stated entry to Mansfield Arts Collective Studios (MACS) ‘Easing into Winter’ exhibition was $10 or $5 for members. This is incorrect. Entry is free.

Community rallies to save Mansfield District Hospital from amalgamation

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In the last decade both Alexandra and Seymour have lost obstetrics.

Women that used to deliver in Seymour now travel to Kilmore, and ladies from Alexandra, Thornton, Yea and Eildon all come to Mansfield.

“The very real danger is that our obstetrics service will be closed under consolidation, with preference given to a service that generates higher numbers someplace else,” he said.

“For some this will entail travelling to Melbourne, and for others it potentially means delivering in Shepparton.

“It’s a long way.

“Women in the country already travel significant distances to give birth.

“If we close down Mansfield these women will potentially have to travel even further.

“And the reality of the situation is that we’ll have women delivering by the side of the road.”

Dr Slaney conducts statewide training for rural obstetricians.

“The focus has been on getting doctors into communities – like Mansfield – that still have a vibrant service and want to support their community and provide birthing close to home,” he said.

Under the Department of Health’s own capability frameworks informing best practice for maternity and newborn services, providing birthing and newborn care at a local level is a priority.

provided in their hometowns,” she said.

“It makes no sense whatsoever to have these services run out of Goulburn Valley Health in Shepparton.”

Speaking to parliament last week, Ms McLeish sought assurance from the Minister of Health that hospitals in Mansfield, Alexandra and Yea would not be amalgamated and instead were funded appropriately to continue operations at current levels.

She said the government’s proposed amalgamations had been done by stealth, keeping communities in the dark.

“It is absolutely insulting,” she said.

You can sign the petition at numerous venues across the shire and with more businesses coming on-board each day the community is galvanised for a fight.

 Alpine Patisserie

 Anvil Brewing

 Beolite Village

 Bindaree

 Central General Practice

 Commercial Club Hotel

 Delatite Hotel

 Edith and May Florist

 Eisner’s Pharmacy

 Koala Cherries, Yarck

 Mansfield Medical Clinic

 Mansfield Pharmacy

 Rosehaven Op Shop

our most basic health services if they see fit.

“The hospital is the lifeblood of our community and has been in service since 1871.

“That is 153 years of trustworthy service that will be thrown away in the name of state budget cuts.

“This merger, shrouded in secrecy, has our community bewildered.

“We have full confidence in the current CEO and board to continue to provide the excellence in healthcare management that our community is accustomed to.

“The people best placed to support our specific local needs are local people.

“Hospitals received calls asking them to find 10 per cent savings, which we all know means budget cuts.

 and cafes across the township.

“Proposed reforms fly in the face of everything the department has previously attempted to achieve,” Dr Slaney said.

Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish reiterated Dr Slaney’s concerns stating government reforms will see the loss of healthcare sector jobs and local services.

Ms McLeish foresees a disruption to continuity in aged care, with the government plan representing a huge threat to theatre and maternity - particularly in Mansfield - and to primary health care overall.

“It is inevitable that services will be cut, and vulnerable and sick regional Victorians - including those living locally - will need to travel for services once

“Budget cuts are needed to help reduce the ever-increasing and spiralling debt crisis created by the Victorian government,” Ms McLeish said.

Reports further indicate changes are designed to deliver savings, rather than the government’s claim of ensuring “the very best health care, closer to home”.

“The amalgamation plan is said to be supported by data, but that data does not appear to exist,” she said.

Ms McLeish confirmed hospitals in Mansfield, Alexandra and Yea were not consulted by the government’s expert panel.

Mansfield Shire mayor Cr

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Steve Rabie said the community did not want the Mansfield District Hospital to be swallowed up into a large network of hospitals that have no local relevancy.

“Leaked documents reveal there is a threat we would lose our chief executive and local board and have them replaced by an advisory board that sits out in Shepparton, making decisions about our services,” Cr Rabie said.

“A board of people who have no connection to Mansfield Shire could have the right to can

“We must continue to protect what we have built here and defend our healthcare service.”

Cr Rabie said Mansfield had a strong history of fighting amalgamations and it was time for the community to take a stand.

“Council is impressed by the advocacy of our local health providers, who have taken a strong stance against this and have mobilised our community to have their say in a massive community meeting on June 15.

“We will have key decision makers and voices there to support our right to operate independently and not lose our local skill, local knowledge and local care.

“As a community, we need to come together and stand with our local health providers and say ‘hands off our hospital’.”

Medical staff and Mansfield Shire councillors at the Mansfield Farmers’ Market on Saturday, spent the morning engaging with the community about the proposed hospital amalgamation.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT: A public meeting will be held at the median strip on Saturday June 15, at 11am.

Lavender farm gets the go ahead from council

By HANNAH KENNELLY and TRINITY KNIGHT

MANSFIELD Shire Council has approved a planning permit for a proposed lavender farm in Merrijig despite fierce opposition from members of the community.

Councillors granted a permit for planning application and development of land for a dwelling, two outbuildings and an agricultural shed on 152 Davies Road in Merrijig during a nearly fourhour council meeting last week.

However, the fragrant farm will need to abide by a list of more than 30 conditions to satisfy councillors’ and neighbours’ concerns.

The motion to grant the permit was previously delayed during the April council meeting after councillors determined further deliberation and information was needed.

There were 12 objectors to the permit application, with many voicing concerns around increased traffic, biosecurity risks and overall impact on neighbouring properties, especially in relation to horse welfare.

The current dwelling was also a point of controversy and was described as having decks and annexes added over the past few years, with planning issues since 2019, and a stop work order issued at one point.

Applicant Tony Roussos gave his deputation during last week’s meeting and said he had readdressed elements of the plan after listening to feedback and collaborated with Mansfield Shire planning staff to prioritise “transparency”.

“We have chosen to remove the existing structure and with that also, remove any unfair ad-

farm in Merrijig.

vantage that may have seen to be gained,” he said.

“We feel that this is a fair and equitable outcome for all stakeholders,” he said.

Mr Roussos said he maintained his farm management plan was on track to meet milestones and timelines.

He confirmed the existing dwelling had not been removed yet.

Cr Mark Holcombe reminded Mr Roussos that the history of compliance on his site had been, in diplomatic terms, “pretty ordinary”.

“It has created a degree of mistrust within the local community,” he said.

Merrijig resident John Dyson spoke in opposition to the planning permit and expressed his dismay at the “lack of transparency”.

“The retrospective planning approval for this will set a prec-

edent for our community, a precedent that will encourage any resident to construct any type of illegal dwelling on any size block in any planning zone,” he said.

During the council meeting, shire statutory planning coordinator Nicole Embling confirmed the “farming actions and operations” proposed do not require a planning permit.

“It is up to the landowner to undertake farming activities on the land in accordance with planning scheme,” she said.

After much deliberation, Cr Paul Sladdin moved a motion for council to grant a permit in accordance with 36 conditions.

Cr Rohan Webb seconded the motion but said he could not remember a “more contentious planning approval”.

“This has caused an enormous amount of objection in the local community and an enor-

mous amount of contention in council,” he said.

“Mr Roussos has now accepted to remove the existing structure which from my point of view was one of the most contentious points.”

Cr Webb reminded Mr Roussos that council “did not agree with his flaunting of the planning scheme”.

“People cannot do whatever they wish here,” he said.

Cr James Tehan spoke against the motion and said he sympathised with the objectors.

Cr Mark Holcombe endorsed Cr Tehan’s comments and said it was up to the applicant to “rebuild trust with council and the community”.

“If you don’t have the support of your neighbours, it won’t become a very pleasant place to live,” he said.

All five councillors voted in favour of the motion.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Stretched to the limit!

THE amalgamation of the Mansfield Hospital during a planned population boom doesn’t make sense.

Health services here are already stretched to the absolute limit.

As major hospitals are one and a half hours away, staff and residents are prepared to fight this change all the way.

Mary Parker, Mansfield

We must fight to save our hospital

AS a past president of the Mansfield and District Hospital, I wish to warn the local community of the very real dangers of the proposed amalgamation of our local hospital board with Shepparton.

Mansfield’s hospital board has existed and served the community in its current form for 150 years, and is now slated to be amalgamated and absorbed into a regional centre several hours away.

Mansfield people’s voices will be loudly and strongly heard opposing this unworkable plan.

We know.

We have been here before.

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opportunities were lost.

The Mansfield community was empowered by the unworkability and obvious failure of the state’s plan, to do the work necessary to get it reversed.

We have our shire back.

This is a replay of the state government’s amalgamation of our shire with Benalla.

Despite strong local opposition, and clearly expressed reasons why it would fail, the state government proceeded anyway.

The amalgamation was a disaster for Mansfield and a windfall for Benalla.

It was not fair or intelligent planning.

Local assets, jobs and

This proposed amalgamation will not work in Mansfield’s favour, either.

It is a risk to our community.

Urgent care, theatre, maternity, aged care and primary care service delivery and continuity of care, are all threatened.

Obviously a remote administration will be unable to respond to local health care needs and innovations.

Community ownership of our hospital, skilled local jobs, our

hospital accreditation system, and hospital donations and bequests are all threatened. And an eerie echo from the past.

It’s development has been secretive, and has failed to consult with the Mansfield community. Its ‘expert pane’ have not visited our hospital.

Please fight now, so we don’t have to go through the ruinous amalgamation/ de amalgamation process, all over again.

Sign a petition, write letters to local members, join street marches.

Talk.

You know the drill.

Sarah Stegley, past president of Mansfield District Hospital

We must

stop ‘hospital amalgamation’

HERE we go again.

The state government based in Melbourne is going to apply the same methods to the country regions as the city.

Last time it was our council and that created untold losses to our shire and eventuated in the return of our shire when we showed that amalgamation was not working and could never work.

If we allow our hospital board to be dismissed and the hospital controlled from some distant larger city we will get the same loss of service, lack of local response and degrading of local health outcomes that we saw with the shire amalgamation in 1994.

The reason this city solution doesn’t work here is simply distance.

If it was just a matter of big being better then we would have one super hospital for the whole state.

As we found with the council control moving to Benalla in 1994, the hospital will no longer be responsive and able to service the broken leg or the birth problem but will send everyone on to a distant hospital in an ambulance system which is already under strain.

The local medical staff will fall away as they lose their workplace centre where they can usefully use their skills.

I urge every local to become involved with stopping this ‘hospital amalgamation’ before it ruins our local medical services.

Don Cummins, Barjarg

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By TRINITY KNIGHT

A NEW women’s group in Mansfield has had instant success with its first major fundraising event, making $2300 for the Cancer Council with its Biggest Morning Tea at the Delatite Hotel last week.

Mansfield life coach Jackie Cesnik used a Facebook post to help form Women on Wednesdays (WOW) in February, to bring women of all ages together.

“Throughout my career, I have assisted people who are facing changes in their lives whether they’ve retired and moved here or their children have left home,” she said.

“A lot of people told me that they find it very difficult to meet people in Mansfield and don’t know how to get involved.

“I thought these people would like to get together, so I did a call out and said if anyone feels that way let me know.”

Jackie had more than 100 responses on the Mansfield District and Community Noticeboard.

“I organised a get together at the Delatite Hotel with the help of Dean Belle and we had an evening where nearly 80 people came,” she said.

“I asked everyone interested in organising future events to come together.”

Ms Cesnik said a group of around 10 people attended the first planning meeting two weeks ago.

“On the WOW Facebook group we brainstormed several ideas for activities,” she said.

“The first thing we came up with was the morning tea fundraiser for the Cancer Council which was held at the Delatite Hotel last week.

morning tea event

“It was a success with almost 60 people in attendance.”

Jackie said they raised $1300 over their target of $1000.

“The food provided by the Delatite Hotel was delicious and generous,” she said.

“We had over 25 raffle prizes donated by local businesses and someone giving lively hand massages.”

Jackie said WOW will be planning other exciting activities and events throughout the year ranging from wine tours, trips to Melbourne, movie nights and workshops learning new skills.”

“My aim is for people to make new relationships, meet people and develop new interests,” she said.

If you would like to know more about the WOW group join the ‘WOW!’ Facebook group.

SCONES AND TEA: WOW ladies (from left) Kerry Brock, Jenny Gleeson and Jenny Delaforce. PHOTO: Hannah Kennelly

WELCOME EVERYONE: WOW president Jackie Cesnik during last week’s morning tea.

PHOTO: Hannah Kennelly

WOMEN ON WEDNESDAYS’ BIGGEST MORNING TEA: WOW group members, (from left) Karyn Hoseason, Helen Sieker, Wendy Lindbom and Jackie Cesnik. PHOTO: Supplied

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Lets stand together to save our hospital

THE fight is on again.

Only this time it’s because of a clear state government intention to strip us of 150 years of local direction and effective management of our Mansfield District Hospital, through an ‘amalgamation’ within some distant but larger regional structure, probably Shepparton.

They are using the tired old political ‘cost saving/ efficiency’ excuses, when finally faced with their self-inflicted budgetary mismanagement and astounding debts, just before an election.

Not understanding that our regional hospital structure actually needs far more support to meet the demands and services of modern healthcare.

We are obviously too far from the Melbourne CBD.

Trim the bureaucrats please, not the bush!

How has this happened ?

In secrecy, with the board and staff apparently gagged from making public comments! Why?

So we remained unaware of this expletive-deleted plan until it was too late to rise up against it, or at least have a chance to discuss the issues.

This is a textbook example

of the absence of government consultation or communication with you, the Mansfield community.

We have a damn good hospital, an excellent board providing strategic direction to meet our needs and just the best people at the coal face delivering it, working in harmony with our General Practitioners and other healthcare providers.

They are all locals.

They and their families need to know you will stand up for them and their jobs.

They know what this

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community needs and expects regarding health care.

Think about the potential impact on our people in Bindaree and Buckland House.

For over 100 years our hospital auxiliary has worked tirelessly to raise funds for essential items the government has not provided.

The directions of our hospital must be guided locally, not by government selected people sitting in the distant headquarters of some ‘regional structure’.

So what next ?

Our GPs have already stood

straight up, as seen in last week’s Mansfield Courier.

There is a slim, very slim chance that if we stand with them and publicly demonstrate our concern and importantly sign a petition to Parliament, we can put a brake on this and have input to a better outcome.

The public meeting at 11am on June 15 will be the test.

If you want to continue to have Mansfield District Hospital locally run and operated to meet the needs of your families, bring them all, plus your interest group, neighbours and every other local you know. We need to show up, listen to the facts and sign that petition so that it can be presented and dealt with in Parliament.

The fight has just started.

We beat the council amalgamation fiasco (1990s) and we can do it again, it just might take a bit longer, even a change of government?

In case you’re wondering why I’m so angry, I’m a past president of the MDH board, and a Life Governor of MDH, plus over 13 years working at the Queen Victoria Medical Centre, Monash Medical Centre and administering Moorabbin Hospital, so I just might know a thing or two about hospitals.

This government plan is bad news all round.

Peter Howarth, Merrijig

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Hang on, whose road is it?

By HANNAH KENNELLY

MANSFIELD Shire Coun-

cil’s meeting on May 21 saw councillors discuss several key topics including the asset plan, the chief executive officer’s report and sports licensing agreements.

However, a crucial talking point revolved around Howqua Track.

During the meeting, Mansfield resident Marta Wakeling

Council confusion over Howqua track C il f i H q k

asked councillors why Howqua Track was not on council’s road register and queried why it had “fallen off ”.

“We hope to have this road relisted and graded as soon as possible,” she said.

Mansfield chief executive officer Kirsten Alexander said council would continue to investigate the issue.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie later told the Mansfield Courier the road had “never been included in council’s road register”.

“Our road register was first created following the introduction of the new Road Management Act in 2004, “ he explained.

“All councils are required

to keep a register of public roads in accordance with the Road Management Act 2004, and we maintain all roads listed on our road register according to our road management plan.

“These documents are currently open for community engagement and council looks forward to hearing

MANSFIELD CELEBRATES NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

By HANNAH KENNELLY and TRINITY KNIGHT

THE Mansfield Shire recently celebrated National Volunteer Week, acknowledging all of the hardworking people who devote their weekends, mornings and nights to local sports clubs, fundraisers and organisations.

Rosehaven Hospice held a morning tea last Wednesday for their volunteers in light of Volunteer Week and National Palliative Care Week.

The theme for National Volunteer Week this year is ‘Something For Everyone’.

Twenty-seven Rosehaven volunteers were celebrated for contributing five years of service.

Cindy McLeish MP, State member for Eildon and Rosehaven Board Chair Gerard Bowshall joined the celebration

to acknowledge the volunteers’ achievements.

Support team leader Donna Deery said volunteers are vital to the Rosehaven operation.

“We currently have 128 volunteers listed,” she said.

“Each volunteer brings their own uniqueness and skills adding their own personalities to the table.

“We have volunteers that are involved in our palliative care, gardening jobs, in-house companioning, sitting with the guests and keeping them company while making sure that their life is enriched with activities.

“We also have volunteers that operate the Rosehaven shop within the main street.

“There is always a need for more for more volunteers.”

Country Fire Association Victoria also celebrated their 52,000 volunteers for their ongoing dedication in protecting Victorian communities.

Their ‘Give Us a Hand’ recruitment campaign, launched last year, proved a huge success with more than 1,800 highly skilled and professional new members recruited across Victoria.

Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook said it was extremely encouraging to see so many Victorians sign up to be a volunteer and be part of something bigger in their local community.

“CFA recruited 1844 new members since the campaign launched in August last year and we continue to grow,” Garry said.

“Across Victoria brigades have recruited members and continue to, but there are some areas still in need.”

the feedback from community and will carefully consider the submissions.”

The addition of a road to council’s road register requires “careful consideration” as there were “cost implications” for our ratepayers in terms of ongoing maintenance, Cr Rabie said

“Every dollar counts when it comes to allocating ratepayer funds and council will consider requests for the ad-

dition of roads to the road register against the criteria in the Road Management Plan,” he said.

“There are a large number of road reserves across the state, referred to as ‘government roads’ that are not on a road register.

“Many of these ‘government roads’ may be road reserves that do not contain properly formed or constructed roads, or any road at all.”

By HANNAH KENNELLY

MANSFIELD Shire has always boasted enviable autumn trees which line the community’s streets.

However community complaints regarding AusNet “excessive pruning” has catapulted Mansfield’s trees into the spotlight at a recent Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) state meeting

On May 17, councillors at the MAV meeting called on the state government to amend the regulations for powerline clearance in metropolitan municipalities in order to retain trees and tree canopies.

The motion was submitted by Yarra City Council and Mansfield Shire was successful in achieving support for amendment of the motion to include rural townships.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie attended the meeting and said he was pleased to support the important motion.

“Council has heard from many ratepayers about the harsh pruning of trees near powerlines in our shire,

particularly along Malcolm Street in Mansfield, but also in other areas,” he said.

“This has had a significant effect on the structure and appearance of these trees and we have received calls from some very distressed residents.”

Last year Mansfield resident Janet Phipps returned home from work to find the old English Oak tree on the corner of High Street had been pruned by AusNet, leaving the 80-year-old tree “deformed and awful-looking”.

Ms Phipps told the Courier she was “utterly heartbroken”.

Cr Rabie said he met with AusNet representatives to discuss community concerns over the pruning of trees.

“Council was very happy to support the motion from Yarra City Council and grateful for their support in agreeing to amend the motion to include our rural townships,” he said.

The amended motion was supported by a huge majority of councils.

CELEBRATING MANSFIELD’S VOLUNTEERS: Twenty-seven Rosehaven volunteers were celebrated for contributing five years of service.

PHOTO: Rosehaven Hospice

DESPITE being the most hotly debated issue in Mansfield Shire’s short history, most residents found last Tuesday’s streetscape meeting an unmitigated success.

Over 80 people from across the community attended, with the morning session devoted to exposing all parties’ positions, and the afternoon session concentrating on reaching a conclusion.

Mansfield and District Tourism Association president Simon Ritchie said everyone there had taken time to listen and iden-

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tify with council’s reasons for the changes, which was centered on its obligations to residents.

In sport, Mansfield has built up a reputation so far this season as a fast starter.

The Eagles have averaged six goals in each of their first quarters this year and, more importantly, have conceded just around two.

Against reigning premier Tatura, however, in a game which was billed in the lead up as a grand final preview, coach David Mensch knew the going might not be so easy.

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

Full details on the following matters can be found under 'Public Notices' in the Classified section of this week’s Mansfield Courier.

Notice of Intent to Enter into Licence Agreements with Sporting Clubs

Notice of Land Lease Agreement with Cleanaway

Council currently has the following employment opportunities available.

For full details visit Council's website mansfield.vic.gov.au

Maternal & Child Health Nurse

Planning Support Officer

People & Culture Trainee

Executive Manager Capital Works & Operations

Coordinator Waste & Environment

 AGREEMENT REACHED: Last Tuesday’s meeting was an unmitigated success with over 80 people from across the community in attendance.

Community members are invited to consider and comment on the Proposed 2024-25 Budget. The budget outlines what Council will deliver over the next 12 months including new initiatives and core services and how they will be funded. The 2024-25 budget proposes a 2.25% rate increase, which is lower than the State Government Rate Cap of 2.75% with a total operating expenditure of $23.5 million and a $18.75 million Capital Works Program.

Residents and ratepayers are also invited to attend community information sessions to be facilitated by Councillors and senior officers on Wednesday 29 May 2024 as follows:

5.00pm: Online via Zoom

6.30pm: Council Chambers - 33 Highett Street, Mansfield

To attend either of the above information sessions you must register your attendance via email at budget@mansfield.vic.gov.au, or call 5775 8555.

You can view the Proposed 2024-25 Budget on engage.mansfield.vic.gov.au. Submissions will be accepted up to

Community members are invited to provide feedback on the Draft Municipal Early Years Plan (MEYP). The MEYP lays out our community’s vision and priorities for a child-friendly community for every child in the Shire. The MEYP supports the delivery of local policies, programs and infrastructure important to the health, education and wellbeing of our younger population and their families.

You can view the Draft Municipal Early Years Plan on engage.mansfield.vic.gov.au.

In the upcoming weeks, eligible residences will receive their green-lid bin for Food Organics and Garden Organics disposal starting this July. Bin deliveries will take place over a threeweek period beginning 27 May 2024.

For more information on this initiative visit Council’s website: mansfield.vic.gov.au/FOGO

Drainage works in the easement between Cambridge Drive and Dead Horse Lane have been completed. The project will reduce ongoing persistent flooding issues in the area. Gates on property boundaries have been installed to allow Council access to conduct maintenance on the asset into the future.

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Kirsten Alexander, Chief Executive Officer

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

 BULLDOGS’ CLASS SHINES THROUGH: The Mansfield Eagles senior team were defeated by the formidable Tatura Bulldogs.

Museum on track for August lock-up date

THE Mansfield Historical Society recognised International Museum Day on Saturday May 18, with the station precinct welcoming quite a crowd for the celebrations.

An estimated 120 guests were in attendance with students from the Mansfield Steiner School providing musical entertainment and local poet Val Kirley regaling the crowd with odes to High Country historical figures.

The Rotary Club of Mansfield cooked up a storm, with guests treated to a free barbeque courtesy of the organisation, with shire CEO Kirsten Alexander manning the tongs.

Local draughtsperson Seb McCormack guided guests on a spoken tour of the soon-to-be-completed heritage museum.

With an ambitious completion date of August 2024 for the build, Mansfield Historical Society president Graeme Stoney reiterated calls for the community to jump behind the project.

“We’re half way to our $600,000 goal,” Mr Stoney said.

“We’ve got another $300,000 to raise and we need our community’s help.”

As the building reaches lock-up stage within the coming months, Mr Stoney and the Mansfield Historical Society are looking for funding to complete the exhibits and display spaces.

“Be part of history by donating and taking part in Mansfield’s continuing story,” said shire mayor Cr Steve Rabie.

“Every dollar counts when it comes to a community project such as this one.

“Thank you to the many community members and groups who have already made massive contributions to this project.

“This effort has been coordinated by the Mansfield Historical Society and I commend their leadership.

“I urge the community to be in-

spired by how hearts, souls and hard work have been poured into this project and be generous in contributing.”

Mansfield Shire Council has allocated further funding in its 202425 budget toward the building fitout.

Blue-green algae warning removed for Lake Nillahcootie

AFTER 135 days , GoulburnMurray Water (GMW) has removed the blue-green algae warning for Lake Nillahcootie following a significant decline in algae levels.

GMW issued the warning for Lake Nillahcootie in January 2024.

The blue-green algae levels were regularly tested according to GMW Water Quality Coordinator Bianca Atley.

“We will continue to undertake water quality monitoring,” she said.

“If blue-green algae reach levels deemed unsafe by national health guidelines, a warning will be issued.”

Blue-green algae occur naturally in waterbodies but contain toxins harmful to humans and animals.

Contact with it can cause rashes; sore eyes, ears, and nose; or if swallowed, nausea or vomiting.

To keep up to date with current blue-green algae warnings, phone 1800 013 357 or visit the GMW website: www.g-mwater. com.au/bga

Customers are reminded that water supplied by GMW is not suitable for human consumption without first being properly treated.

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Students from the Mansfield Steiner School provided entertainment on the day.

WORKING THE ROOM: Cr Rabie mingled with the guests after the speeches.

ON THE PLATFORM: There was a strong turn-out on the Saturday for International Museum Day.

NEARING COMPLETION: Mansfield Historical Society’s Graeme Stoney with Seb McCormack and mayor Cr Steve Rabie spoke at the event.

Greg Lynn murder trial continues

By HANNAH KENNELLY

THE Supreme Court trial of alleged High Country murderer Greg Lynn has led to a number of new revelations over the past fortnight.

Lynn is accused of murdering retirees Carol Clay and Russell Hill at a remote campsite in Wonnangatta Valley in March 2020.

Prosecutors allege Lynn murdered the campers after a dispute with Mr Hill, however Lynn’s defence said the pair’s death was a tragic accident.

The 57-year-old has pleaded not guilty to both counts of murder.

Last week, Nicholas Linden told the court he came across an abandoned campsite when he was camping with his son on March 25, 2020.

He said the Toyota LandCruiser parked nearby appeared brand new, however noted fire damage had impacted it as well as a nearby tent.

Mr Linden decided to report the site to police.

The jury also heard from

other campers who had visited Wonnangatta Valley in the days before and after the alleged murders and also heard from several police officers.

Detective Leading Senior Constable Abbey Justin, who led the investigation in 2020, gave evidence to the court on Wednesday, May 22.

She said police were able to use data from number plate recognition cameras and a mobile phone to connect the murders to Mr Lynn.

The court heard Mr Hill’s

phone was active near the Great Alpine Road at about 10am on the morning after his alleged murder, and when police travelled to the area they located motion detecting cameras.

“Is there only one vehicle, using that analysis, that you’ve explained to us could’ve been travelling north up Dargo High Plains Road and then turning left onto the Great Alpine Road and going through those cameras?” prosecution counsel Kathryn Hamill asked.

“Yes,” Det Ld Sen Const Justin said.

Images of that vehicle were shown to the jury earlier and Det Ld Sen Const Justin told the court it was registered to Greg Lynn.

Mr Hill, aged 74, and Ms Clay, aged 73, were reported missing in March 2020 , prompting a significant police search and investigation.

Mr Lynn was arrested and charged with two counts of murder by police in November 2021.

The trial will continue this week.

Buttercup Road finally complete

UPGRADES to Buttercup Road, Merrijig are now complete, addressing longstanding surface issues raised by community members.

The road, heavily used by residents, holiday visitors and commercial vehicles, has been elevated with crushed rock then compacted and resealed to ensure better run-off during wet weather events.

Bells Civil Construction was awarded the $407,954 contract, made possible through the Local Roads & Community Infrastructure Program.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said council had responded to community concerns about the ongoing condition of the road.

“These road upgrades will provide a safer, more dependable infrastructure for both our local community and its visitors,” he said.

“Council is committed to improving connections for our community through capital projects like this one.”

Upgrades to further sections of Buttercup Road have also been designed, and council is advocating for funding to complete these additional upgrades.

ONGOING TRIAL: Greg Lynn stands accused of the murders of Russell Hill and Carol Clay.

Twenty two years of giving back

By TRINITY KNIGHT

LAST Tuesday, Marks

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Stephen and Greg Marks hosted the 22nd year of the points rewards initiative and reached a milestone total of $527,016 which has been donated to local schools, clubs and services.

There were 30 people in attendance with 18 recipients who received awards divided from a total of $27,747.

The business was extremely proud to donate half a million through their loyal customer rewards points scheme.

“Thank you to our customers who are the pivotal driving force behind this,” Stephen Marks said.

“We’re very apprecia-

tive of what they do for the Mansfield and district community.”

The largest donation went to the Mansfield District Hospital with approximately $7,781.

“The local hospital punches well above its weight so to contribute some funding towards them maintaining that standard is very rewarding,” he said.

“Both me and Greg were born and bred here, so it’s pretty rewarding to be able to give back to the local hospital via our customers.”

The funds will be used to purchase patient equipment as they have done in previous years said Mansfield District Hospital chief executive officer Cameron Butler .

“These donations are very

important for us,” he said.

“The funding we receive from government is used to pay for operating costs and there is very little left to purchase equipment.

“We rely on these donations to help us to have modern and up-to-date equipment and thus provide safe healthcare.

“They also reinforce the

Rosehaven Hospice - $1718

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support we have from the community, which is something we cannot take for granted particularly now,”

said Mr Cameron.

Mansfield Primary School also received $1642.

The funds will go into the school’s Currency of Kindness Program said acting principal Nicole Salmon.

“This is a program that

supports our students and families directly and will support the payment of camps, excursions, incursions, and interschool sporting events,” Ms Salmon said.

“With these funds we will purchase specialist equipment for our sensory room and our outdoor education program ‘School 2 Summits’ with bikes and ski gear.

“We will be able to provide students with the opportunity to join our winter ski program when they otherwise couldn’t.

“This rewards money is so important to MPS because it allows us to support families directly and make sure that no child misses out,” she said.

St Mary’s Primary School received $291.

This year the funds re-

ceived will be allocated towards acquiring decodable readers in line with the ‘Science of Reading-based Vision for Instruction’ introduced by Catholic Education throughout Victoria, principal Trish Etcell said.

“The contribution from Marks IGA enables us to secure an additional 40 decodable readers beyond our current purchases,” she said.

“We express our gratitude to IGA and Greg Marks for their generous support of our school and the wider community.

“Each year, we benefit from contributions through the IGA rewards program, which play a vital role in enhancing our educational resources for the children,” said Ms Etcell.

MANSFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL: The $1642 will go towards the school’s Currency of Kindness Program.

ROSEHAVEN HOSPICE: Donna Deery support team leader at Rosehaven Hospice was presented with $1718.

GIVING BACK: Stephen Marks presents Cathy Raeburn with $2734 for Jamieson Wildlife Rescue.

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Steiner students Steiner perform King perform King Arthur at PAC at PAC

By OLIVER RAYMOND and AMY MCMAHON, year seven guardians

MANSFIELD Steiner School’s year seven cohort performed King Arthur at the Performing Arts Centre earlier this month.

Twenty-three students engaged with a six-week Drama and English Main Lesson that culminated in two performances at the PAC.

This part of the curriculum sees students immersing themselves in the tales of Arthurian literature, learning about the roles of men and women in medieval times, from queens and their handmaidens, to kings and their loyal knights.

The students were well placed to embody these medieval characters following a programme of writing and reading in an Arthurian context.

Earlier in the programme, students took part in a writing project which saw them develop their own code of chivalry.

Reading and discussing a range of Arthurian legends provided the students with a keen understanding of both the noble qualities and tragic flaws of Arthur and the knights

of the round table, which was evident in their performances.

The students were responsible for input in blocking the scenes, designing props, and staging as well as auditioning, learning their lines and ensuring their costumes were well maintained and put together.

After the final curtain call, many of the students expressed a mixture of relief and disappointment.

Relief that the performances were a success and disappointment that the performances were finished, with one student commenting “twice is not enough”.

We would like to thank Mansfield Secondary School for the use of the PAC and all the people involved in the production, including some of our year 11 students and many staff involved in costuming, staging and transportation of props.

At Mansfield Steiner school all year 7 to 10 secondary students perform as a class each year as part of the Australian Steiner Curriculum.

We look forward to future productions.

TREADING THE BOARDS: Steiner students, Minseo Bae, Hannah Setchell, Lexie Meek, Eve Cronin and Mitch Clarke performed King Arthur at the PAC.

CAPTURED THE ERA: Year seven students Flynn Ploshke and Charlie Eury took the audience on a journey into medieval England.

EN GUARDE: Jay Kynnersley, Flynn Ploshke (behind) and Charlie Eury embraced their roles.

Mansfield Parkinson’s hold their inaugural trivia day

By TRINITY KNIGHT

MANSFIELD Parkinson’s support group recently held their first trivia event at the Delatite Hotel.

Around 20 people including family, friends and carers attended the event on May 14.

Chairman Charles Gilbert organised the day and his friend Bryan Samual hosted the event.

“When we come here everyone has Parkinson’s, you don’t need to talk about it, but what you do have is a really good time,” said Mr Gilbert.

“The group has been go-

ing for five years, it was run by the hospital when we first came here, funding cuts happened, and we lost our head woman.

“It would have disappeared if we hadn’t taken it over ourselves.”

The chairman would love to see more people attend and help break the stigma surrounding Parkinson’s .

President of the Mansfield Carers and Special Needs Support Group Colleen Reynolds also attended the trivia day.

“The Mansfield Carers and Special Needs Support Group meets regularly for coffee and we also run NDIS

round tables where we discuss issues of concern,” Ms Reynolds said.

“It’s all about engagement and supporting each other, because caring and being affected by some sort of condition is very isolating, so it’s really important to keep connections.

“Both the Mansfield Carers group and the Parkinson’s support group operate independently, but they support each other,” she said.

The Mansfield Parkinson’s group meets on the second Tuesday of the month between 12 to 2pm at the Delatite Hotel.

All are welcome.

FUNDRAISER: Southern Cross Kids’ Camps High Country will be running their first frock swap on Sunday June 2 from 2:30 to 5pm. PHOTO: Supplied

Swap your frock fundraiser for kids camp

By TRINITY KNIGHT

SOUTHERN Cross Kids’ Camps High Country will be running their first frock swap at the Delatite Hotel on June 2.

According to director Holly Cameron the event is a new fundraiser for next year’s camp.

“Kids who attend our camps come from backgrounds of trauma, abuse, neglect and abandonment, so we want to give them the best week of their year, change their lives and give them a bit of hope,” Holly said.

“We’re aiming to send 24 campers on camp and 45 adult volunteers next year which costs around $30,000 and we are hoping that this event will contribute $3,000.”

“This year’s camp in April was our third and our best one so far.

“The idea is that the kids come back each year and you can see that they have something to hope for, so it’s really cool to see the flow on effect that it has for the kids”.

The idea behind the frock swap is to bring two to three good quality items from your wardrobe that you want to swap said Holly.

“You can bring a maximum of five,” she said.

“You will get a token when you arrive on the day which can be used to swap for another item.

“We’re collecting the donations in advance just so we can hang them up and put them into sizing order.”

“We’ve got a rack of really good high-quality items, a silent auction and the money that we get from that will directly go to the camp as well,” Holly said.

“It’s $40 to attend and part of that entry fee will just go directly to Southern Cross Kids camps as a donation and the other part will pay for a drink on arrival and the charcuterie tables,” she said.

Participants can drop off items from 12pm to 2pm on the day of the event at the Delatite Hotel or contact coordinator Janie Hoogesteger on 0492963941 to drop them off prior to the event.

The frock swap will be held at the Delatite Hotel on Sunday June 2 from 2.30pm to 5pm.

PARKINSON’S TRIVIA: Charles Gilbert, Lynda Moehr and Bryan Samual at the Delatite Hotel.

PHOTO: Trinity Knight

Learning in Livestock opportunity for those new to farming

By LYNN ELDER

FOLLOWING the success of the first Ladies in Livestock program last year, facilitator and farmer Jackie Laughlin is back with another one for women only and a new mixed group for farming newcomers keen to learn some hands-on skills starting in July.

Ms Laughlin has a wealth of experience gained over a 50-year career working in the agricultural and horticultural sector as a teacher.

However, she saw a knowledge gap for many women who had no farming experience.

“Over 10 years ago I was talking to women at conferences, and I thought these young girls have no idea of farming and sometimes the men didn’t either,” said Ms Laughlin.

Creating the two Learning in Livestock programs, which consist of 10 different sessions across various activities and locations, Ms Laughlin is a great advocate of on-farm learning away from the classroom.

The sessions embrace a calming and relaxed environment, and participants are encouraged to ask questions, no matter how silly they may sound.

“We all started somewhere, I learned from my uncle and grandfather,” said Ms Laughlin.

Later, when she attended agricultural college as a mature-age student, Ms Laughlin confessed she had to ask lots of questions, too, given the sector’s many changes.

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Asked about what women brought to the sector, she replied, “Most of them more often have different methods of handling animals and new methods of farming.”

She used the example of women in dairy, where milk production was, in some cases, significantly increased.

“There is still a big bias against women in agriculture in my opinion,” said Ms Laughlin.

“Women are very capable; they just need someone to show them how.

“My father says I can do anything a man can do,” she said, adding that women will find a way around any barriers.

This year’s programs will cover practical demonstrations and opportunities, including marking lambs, building a fence, handling cattle, tagging, administering vaccinations, selling systems, soils, water, biosecurity, NLIS (National Livestock Identification System), and much more.

“We cover how to purchase animals, how to take them home, vaccinate, do E-tags, good fences and be prepared how to sell stock,” said Ms Laughlin.

Most sessions will be held in the Benalla area, a central location for most people who want to attend.

Last year’s participants travelled from Mansfield, Shepparton, Wodonga and Avenel.

“The locations are due to the generosity of people I know and trust, and who are very enthusiastic about the program,” said Ms Laughlin.

The Women in Livestock program will commence July 9 and then every second Tuesday. Learning in Livestock, the mixed group is due to start on July 12 and then every second Friday. Both programs are capped at 12 participants each for safety and access reasons.

Spots are filling quickly.

For more information contact Jackie Laughlin on 0429 149 173.

LESSON: Mansfield’s Shawnti Coolahan learning about lamb marking at last year’s Ladies in Livestock program.

PHOTO: Annie Brown

Connecting with nature Connecting with nature

By TRINITY KNIGHT

CHILDREN at the Mansfield Kindergarten complete the Earth Kinder outdoor program for three hours once a week near the old stock route on the Great Victorian Rail Trail.

Earth Kinder is an opportunity for children to play in nature without any distractions according to Mansfield Kindergarten teacher Nicola Beautyman.

“I think more and more, now early childhood is understanding the benefits of outdoor play,” Nicola said.

“In Earth Kinder there are no plastic toys, so it’s all about using your imagination and thinking outside of the box.

“It offers a variety of experiences in proximity to trees, mountains, grass, and wildlife.

“We build cubbies, and we make little people with the leaves,” said Nicola.

“We also have a shop and use leaves for money, so it’s just an opportunity to use some open-ended resources.”

Nicola said the program builds resilience and confidence.

“Some of the children find it challenging at the start of the year, because they’re used to a doll being a doll, whereas at Earth Kinder we have to really push the boundaries of our imagination, so there are more opportunities for learning,” she said.

“There are no fences or walls to keep them contained, therefore they have to have a strong comprehension of the boundaries and safety.

“We go for walks down the rail trail and we get to experience wildlife and nature noticing the change of the seasons, the frosty mornings and the cold air.

“Earth Kinder provides an opportunity for risky play and for muddy dirty play which I think really is amazing,” Nicola said.

A new decade: Mansfield Shire adopts asset plan

MANSFIELD Shire Council has officially adopted its 10-year asset plan 2023-2033.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said the plan considered all public assets, such as roads, footpaths, parks and gardens, drainage and council buildings and facilities.

“Council is responsible for managing millions of dollars’ worth of assets,” said Cr Rabie.

“It is a challenging area for local government with increasing costs, greater limitations in terms of funding and an increase in community expectations and demand, with a growing population.

“That’s why we did such a thorough series of community consultations on the subject.

“Council held two deliberative engagement sessions, in person, and a public online survey.

“We held a workshop online and in person and really partnered with the community to identify key challenges and opportunities.

“I’m confident that not only are our assets being managed in the most effi-

cient way possible, but that our community has had every opportunity to help us prioritise and make those assets suitable for its needs.”

The asset plan is a requirement under the Local Government Act 2020 and the Mansfield Shire Council’s plan 2021-2031 was first prepared and adopted by council on June

28, 2022, following community consultation. It provides a long-term view on how council manages more than $250 million in assets, including local roads, footpaths and shared paths, bridges and culverts, storm water pipes and pits, buildings and structures and open space such as playgrounds, sportsgrounds, and

outdoor furniture.

The 2023-2033 projection has been updated from the first asset plan adopted by council in June 2022, with minor updates made as required to reflect changes in valuations and to add a further year to the plan. You can view the full asset plan 2023-2033 at mansfield. vic.gov.au

EARTH KINDER: Children at Mansfield Kinder playing on the Great Victorian Rail Trail. INSET: FOUR YEAR OLD KINDER: Learning to play in the bush builds resilience. PHOTOS: Trinity Knight

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Recognising our State Emergency Service Volunteers

LAST week Mansfield State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers visited Mansfield Kinder on the Great Victorian Rail Trail for Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day).

The annual event is held during national volunteer week, encouraging the public to express their thanks and acknowledge the work of SES volunteers within their community, by dressing in orange as a show of solidarity.

In the VICSES’ Hume Region, volunteers have responded to more than 4,000 RFAs since last April, with more than 2,000 downed trees reported, more than 400 reports of flood, 284 road rescues and almost 100 technical rescues received by

local members.

When it comes to rescues, the volunteers support Victoria Police across a range of search and rescue roles, with volunteers responding to over 1,600 ‘Assist Police’ jobs on average every year.

This includes assistance at searches for missing people, searches for evidence at crime scenes as well as scene preservation and assistance with lighting towers and marquees.

In the 2022-23 financial year, volunteers gave almost 290,000 hours of their time supporting their communities in times of emergency, with plenty more spent refining their skillset during weekly training events and regular large-scale exercises.

VICSES provides the largest road rescue network in Australia, with their highly trained volunteers playing a significant role in the State’s road safety, responding to between 1,600,Road Crash Rescues (RCR) in the past year.

VICSES members have also played a vital support role in recent times as neighboring states experienced severe weather events, with staff, volunteers and VICSES appliances from across Victoria travelling to Queensland late last year to assist in the state’s recovery

from a major flood event.

Acting chief officer operation, David Baker said Wear Orange Wednesday is an opportunity for the public to say thank you to all the volunteers who sacrifice their time away from their family, friends and loved ones, to the help the community rain, hail or shine.

“I continue to admire the remarkable and relentless efforts of our VICSES volunteers and applaud their significant contributions to Victorians across the state over what has been a particularly busy period.”

Police urge security and driver safety

POLICE are seeking assistance with a burglary that occurred overnight on May 13 to 14 at AWM Electrical in Sovereign Court, Mansfield.

“A significant number of items were stolen and if anyone has any information, they are asked to contact Crime Stoppers,” said Senior Sergeant Mel Walker.

“It is also a reminder for businesses and residents to be vigilant,” she said.

People should ensure premises and homes are securely locked.

Also, remember to lock vehicles and not leave items in clear sight, said Snr Sgt Walker.

Crime Stoppers can be contacted on 1800 333 000 or via their website.

Police are urging motorists to take extra care on the road, especially after last week’s thick fog, and to drive according to the conditions.

“There will be a large police presence over the Kings birthday weekend with Mansfield working

HERE TO HELP: Christine Badham, who accessed one-on-one tech help, with Graeme Pabst, IT specialist.

Library one-on-one tech help is back

FREE one-on-on tech help will continue at the Mansfield Library thanks to the generous funding from the community group Friends of Mansfield Library (FOML) and $1,600 donation from Mansfield Shire Council.

The original tech help program was highly successful when it was held for several months in 2023 with $12,912 from the Victorian Sate Government’s Digital Literacy for Seniors Program.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said the original program highlighted the demand in the community for this kind of service.

“I cannot thank Friends of Mansfield Library enough for supporting the community this way,” said Cr Rabie.

Library Coordinator Justine Shelton said many community members benefited from the program.

“Many of our community members struggle with fast-changing technology but more and more, people are asked to access important services online, from banking to government services,” she said.

“The program has demonstrated how much our community members need time to be shown and guidance from an IT specialist. “Library staff are not able to offer the type of assistance required.

“The program means an IT specialist can provide one-on-one assistance and actually show people how to use their own devices, so they can improve their skills and access services independently when they need to.”

with the highway patrol and uniform members,” Snr Sgt Walker said.

Victoria police will roll out the statewide Operation Regal

over the long weekend, targeting impaired driving and speeding.

“Be responsible for your own safety and be patient,” advised Snr Sgt Walker.

Drivers are also being warned to be aware of the increased numbers of deer, kangaroos and wombats on our roads.

Mansfield police will resume duties on Mt Buller from the opening of the 2024 ski season following recent briefings with the Alpine Resort management and staff.

Ms Shelton said the library was very grateful for the valuable contribution Friends of Mansfield Library make to the community.

In the past 12 months, the community group have purchased shelving for the library and other important resources, including a mobile phone charging station.

They have run programs such as the Harry Potter nights and funded several school holiday programs.”

Tech help sessions will be available on Fridays until the end of July.

Make a booking by calling the library on 5775 8621.

Community members are encouraged to bring their own device.

WEAR ORANGE WEDNESDAY: Tom Thoburne spoke to children from Mansfield Kinder about the Mansfield SES and how they respond to emergencies. PHOTO: Trinity Knight

WHAT’S ON CALENDAR

Regular Events:

 CWA Monthly meetings: 3rd Sunday afternoon, 2pm each month.

 CWA Craft Days: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 10am, 2nd Thursday 6pm and 4th Wednesday at 6pm, each month.

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

 Family History Group at Mansfield Library. 3pm every 4th Thursday of the month.

 Grief and bereavement support group meets on the first Thursday of the month at Bob’s Shed, 82A Malcolm Street. All are welcome on a regular or casual basis and morning tea is provided. Ring 5775 3161 for more information.

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

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

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

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

 Mansfield Farmers’ Markets - fourth Saturday of the month (February to December), 8.30am to 1pm at the median strip between the Post Office and the Delatite Hotel.

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

 Mansfield support group for carers and people with special needs – morning coffee, third Tuesday of the month, 9.30am at Bob’s Shed, Rosehaven 82A Malcolm St Mansfield. Ph 0409 751 593.

 Mansfield Uniting Church - Highett Street Sunday services, 9.30am. All welcome. Ph 0417 103 813

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

 Outdoor Provedore, producers market, 8.30am to 12.30pm on the High Street median strip, opposite the CWA (third Saturday of every month).

 Preschool story time at Mansfield Library. Stories, songs and craft. Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month 10.30am. Ph 5775 8621

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

 Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) meet every fourth Monday of the month at 6pm at the Uniting Church Hall.

 Scrabble Club for all levels meets at 10am every Wednesday at Mansfield Library. Ph 5775 8621

 St John’s Anglican Church - meditation every Friday at 12 noon for a quiet half hour to restore your peace. Ph Christine 0412 825 324

 Tolmie Uniting Church - Tolmie Sportsground, 3rd Sunday of the month. Service at 2pm. All welcome.

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

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 JUNE 2: Frock Swap, fundraiser for Southern Cross Kids’ Camp, 2.30pm to 5pm Delatite Hotel,$40. https://www.trybooking. com/CRKQE

 JUNE 3: U3A Mansfield meeting at Mansfield Library (enter by back door). 10am morning tea before a 10:30am start. Val Kirley will present UNIT 5: ‘Emma Heller Archerton’. New members always welcome. Call Trish 0437 357 829.

 JUNE 15: Afghan cooking class at MACE, 145 High Street. 2pm. Contact MACE on 5775 2077.

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 JUNE 15: Swanpool Environmental Film Festival, 1pm to 9.30pm, Swanpool Cinema, 2386 Midland Highway. Tickets $35, includes three films, afternoon tea and dinner. https://www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1206465.

 JUNE 15: Outdoor Provedore, producers market, 8.30am to 12.30pm on the High Street median strip, opposite the CWA (third Saturday of every month).

 JUNE 17: Celebrating Margaret Fulton. A shared lunch to be held at The Beolite Village Community Centre. Time: 11:301:30pm (approx), cost $2. For further details call Trish 0437 357 829

 JUNE 22: Mansfield Lantern Festival, Erril Street, 4pm to 9pm.

 JUNE 22: Mansfield Farmers’ Market, 8.30am to 1pm at the median strip between the Post Office and the Delatite Hotel.

 JUNE 26: Stand for Council, community and candidate information session at the Mansfield Shire Council Chambers, 6pm.

 JULY 29: Valley Sport will be hosting a drop in session for sporting clubs, organisations and community members at Bonnie Doon Community Centre, 75 Arnot Street, Bonnie Doon, to discuss a wide range of important topics, including grants and fundraising, volunteer training courses, and mental health workshops.

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Biggest Morning Tea at Jamieson for Cancer Council

LAST Thursday May 23 the Jamieson Craft Group held their annual Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser for the Cancer Council, in the Memorial Hall.

Local entertainer Denis Tucker entertained the attendees throughout the morning event.

Local photographic artist Freddie Leong, donated a beautiful picture for the fund raising auction and the bidding was vigorous, with local home owners Judy and Jack Donoghue being the successful bidders are delighted with their new picture.

Jamieson primary school students enjoyed the Biggest Morning Tea event, the craft ladies prepared a special table

JAMIESON ON THE LINE with Carmel Dixon

full of delicious treats set out specifically for the students.

As well as enjoying the occasion and the goodies the students also were encouraged to dance to the Denis Tucker music prior to walking back to school with their teachers.

President of the craft ladies group Jeanette Thomas was delighted with the sum raised this year - $1,015, an amazing effort for this small group.

HOWQUA homeowners Judy and Jack Donoghue

were celebrating their 33rd wedding anniversary when they arrived at the Biggest Morning Tea and enjoyed the annual event.

When they saw the beautiful photographic picture being auctioned Judy said to Jack “I would love that picture”, and have hung their new picture in pride of place in their Howqua home.

JAMIESON primary school

junior classroom staff visited Baddaginnie primary school last week to gain further knowledge around the operation of running multigrade class rooms.

This was a great

opportunity for the staff of JPS to make connections with another small, regional school.

The students are enjoying their study into space.

The senior students are looking constellations and have made their own representation of a constellation of their choice, with the Southern Cross being a favourite.

Mrs Allen has been teaching German to all of the school students on Fridays.

The conversation around the lunch table is often peppered with German phrases.

LAST Saturday late morning the Jamieson CFA siren was sounded.

Eight members responded and attended the fire call.

There was a fire on the steep hillside near to a Kevington property the right side of the road.

Two tankers and the FCV responded to the scene, where the fire was burning behind and uphill from the property.

The terrain was complicated with scrub and fallen tree limbs hindering the progress of the fire fighters.

The fire was brought under control and finally extinguished by late afternoon.

Fortunately there were no injuries or property loss.

Thank you to the selfless CFA volunteers who give their time for our safety.

OUR intrepid Camino walking Jamieson girls Karen and Maree, are halfway through their amazing walk; they have completed 465 kms. They are enjoying their experience with the many international walkers they have met along the way. Karen celebrated her birthday last week, when Karen and Maree arrived at their accommodation on Friday evening, there were Birthday wishes, cards and a glass of wine. All organised by her husband from Jamieson.

Once in a lifetime achievement for dynamic Mansfield duo

AOIDH Doyle originally from Gorey, a market town in north County Wexford, Ireland now lives with his wife Darcy and their children in North-East, Victoria.

Both Aoidh and Darcy grew up on farms and know first hand the value of a working dog.

Aoidh is a shearing contractor and the operator of Whisper Kelpies and Livestock Services.

Darcy occasionally works as a shed hand, helping with the wool and penning up and sometimes getting the chance to muster.

On any given day they can take up to eight dogs to work to help move and muster stock.

They also own cattle and sheep of their own, which they run locally just outside of Mansfield.

This is usually when the dogs get to help muster longer distances.

Aoidh has been trialling working dogs for the past five years.

In his first ever trial he was disqualified.

“Given his stubborn nature he was very determined to become the best he could become,” said Darcy of her husband.

In 2022 in Tasmania, Aoidh got his first taste of an Australian national title.

“Again, he couldn’t settle and this time wanted to see if he could try and win the double - both the Australian yard and kelpie field trial,” Darcy said.

Aoidh’s formidable winning streak kicked off on March 10 this year.

Winning the cattle section, the highest scoring bitch and the overall 2024 Cobber Supreme Stock Dog Challenge in Mansfield, Aoidh then set his sight on the Australian Championship Dog Trials.

Held in Western Australia at a small town in the south-west called Mobrup, Aoidh and his working dogs made the road trip, beginning their campaign at the 2024 Australian Yard Dog Championship.

“This event reflects the work done in the yard and shearing shed on the farm,” said Darcy.

Challenging sheep and the heat took a toll on a lot of dogs however Aoidh and his dog Whisper Snip delivered a solid first round score of 82.

In the final the duo scored a 84.5 - the two highest scores of the

event - taking out the win with 12.5 points to spare.

Next on the calendar was the Australian National Kelpie Field Trial.

This trial dates back to 1969 with handlers showing off their stockmanship alongside their trusted kelpies.

“It includes a paddock section where the dog is casted out to three sheep,” said Darcy.

“The dog then guides the sheep directly to the stockperson before heading into a small yard section.

“This is followed by a final paddock section completing obstacles and finishing with the sheep in a small pen.”

Snip had a good first round score going into the final.

“However, the competition was hot and the sheep were very chal-

lenging out in the paddock,” Darcy said.

“Aoidh used both whistle and voice commands to complete the course and Snip tried her absolute best to be as accurate as possible.”

Once again they came away with the win, on a combined score of 122.

And with the title, Aoidh and Whisper Snip also made history becoming the only handler/dog team to win both the Australian Yard and Field Trials in the same year.

patience, skill and teamwork and were awarded the best cast for the championship, securing the win with a 21 point lead.

“All I can liken the win to is Hugh Bowman riding Winx,” said Aoidh of the last few months of competing.

At the end of the journey and having clocked up an impressive 10,000 kilometres, Aoidh and Snip then tackled the state championships at Pigeon Ponds, in South West Victoria.

The pressure was certainly on for the extraordinary team to perform again.

It represented a chance to further solidify the win and prove that this dog is a true champion.

Both Aoidh and Snip showed

“Our achievement is that once in a lifetime experience that I will remember forever.”

Aoidh isn’t sure how much longer he will get to trial Snip as she is actually Darcy’s dog, with Darcy keen to try her hand at the sport.

“Snip is not just the ultimate working dog that can move any type of stock for more than one person, she is a part of our family,” he said.

“She has taught both Darcy and I more about stockmanship than we could ever have imagined.”

ON HOMEGROUND: Darcy Doyle Supreme Stock dog challenge, Mansfield. PHOTO: Darcy Doyle

IN ACTION: Whisper Snip working her magic in the yard. PHOTO: Naomi White

PRIZE-WINNING KELPIE: Aoidh Doyle and Whisper Snip at the state championships in Pigeon Pond.

PHOTO: Naomi White

QUITE THE HAUL: Aoidh Doyle with Whisper Snip took out

place in Australian stock dog history.

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SHEDS & BARNS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO LICENCE AGREEMENTS

In accordance with its Community Engagement Policy and section 115 of the Local Government Act 2020, Mansfield Shire Council informs the community of its intention to enter into License Agreements with the following parties:

• Mansfield Football/Netball Club to license Mansfield Recreation Reserve & Mansfield Sporting Complex – storage shed, football change rooms, showers and medical room, drama room, super box, netball courts and netball change rooms for the usage from 6 March to September for priority booking with non-priority booking from December to 6 March 2024 annually. The proposed agreement is set for a duration of 5 years with 2 x 5-year Further Terms.

• Mansfield Junior Football Club to license Mansfield Recreation Reserve, Lords Oval & Mansfield Sporting Complex – club rooms, change rooms and drama room for the usage from February to September for priority booking with non-priority booking from February to 6 March 2024 annually. The proposed agreement is set for a duration of 5 years with 2 x 5-years further terms.

• Mansfield Women’s Football Club to license Mansfield Recreation Reserve and Mansfield Sporting Complex – club rooms, change rooms and drama room for the usage from 6 March to September for priority booking with non-priority booking from December to 6 March 2024 annually. The proposed agreement is set for a duration of 2 years with no further terms.

• Mansfield Junior Netball Club Inc. Club to license Mansfield Netball Courts, Netball Change Rooms & Sporting Complex for the usage from April to August for priority booking with nonpriority booking from the month of February to April and August to December annually. The proposed agreement is set for a duration of 5 years with 2 x 5-year further terms.

• Mansfield Gymnastics Club to license Mansfield Sporting Complex and Storage Room 2 for the usage annually. The proposed agreement is set for a duration of 5 years with 2 x 5-year further terms.

This will be for consultation for the period of 24 May 2024 to 14 June 2024. For further information, please contact Maya Balvonova, Manager Planning and Environment via email property@mansfield.vic.gov.au or phone at 03 5775 8555.

Kirsten Alexander Chief Executive Officer

NOTICE OF LAND LEASE AGREEMENTS

In line with Mansfield Shire Council’s Community Engagement Policy and as mandated by section 115 of the Local Government Act 2020, Mansfield Shire Council wishes to notify the community of its intention to initiate a Land Lease Agreement with Cleanaway. The proposed agreement is set for a duration of 5 years and 1 further term of 5 years and aligns with prevailing market rental rates. This will be open for consultation for the period of 22 May 2024 to 14 June 2024.

For further information, please contact Maya Balvonova, Manager Planning and Environment via email property@mansfield.vic.gov.au or phone at 03 5775 8555.

Kirsten Alexander Chief Executive Officer

Position Available Winter Delivery Driver

Buller Freight is looking for a self-motivated, reliable and professional Winter Delivery Driver.

freight daily to Mount Buller. HR licence essential and experience preferred, but not essential.

The role is a casual position with an attractive salary to

You will be working with an experienced team and full training and onboarding will be provided. Some overtime may be experienced. With overtime hours subject to snow fall volume and how busy the season may or may not be.

We are an established, dynamic and growing business and Murrindindi Shires.

If you are looking for a short-term dynamic role then this job is for you.

Potential for permanent work does exist at seasons end. Interested applicants please send through a brief introductory note with CV.

Carla

Hutchins

Buller Freight

Email: info@bullerfreight.com.au

Buller Freight is an equal opportunity employer.

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• G eneral Product ion Floor Dut ies Essential Skills:

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• Creat ive Eye

• Attent ion to Deta i l

• Abi lity to

Get your names in the RADIO MANSFIELD and MANSFIELD COURIER birthday book. Win Bertalli’s birthday goodies on Radio Mansfield 99.7 FM’s “Anything Goes” Birthday Wheel Thursdays from 2-4pm This week’s winner is:

We are currently seeking a FULL TIME CARPENTER to help us build quality, custom

We are happy to work with apply please email or call Shannon 0488 062 733

Mansfield Secondary College is seeking suitably qualified and experienced staff to join our team INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRE MANAGER

Fulltime, ongoing - commencing 15 July 2024 ENGLISH & HUMANITIES TEACHER Fulltime, fixed term, Semester 2 2024commencing 15 July 2024

Interested applicants should apply via: https://schooljobs.education.vic.gov.au For further details please contact: Principal, Timothy Hall Ph: 0400 079 302

Full Time Driver

Buller Freight is looking for a selfmotivated, reliable and professional Driver.

transporting freight daily within the HR licence required and experience preferred, but not essential. Ability to use hand held technology is an important part of this role. The role is a full-time position and you will be working with an experienced team and full training and onboarding will be provided.

We are an established, dynamic and growing business that provides reliable

If you are looking for a steady and

Interested applicants please send through a brief introductory note with CV to: Carla Hutchins

Email: info@bullerfreight.com.au

Buller Freight is an equal opportunity employer.

HR DRIVER – IMMEDIATE START AND GREAT RATES!

Who we are

When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens up a world of possibilities. Cleanaway is the largest waste management company in Australia, providing sustainable waste management solutions to a range of customers including councils, small businesses, large corporate entities and government agencies.

Your new role:

Based at our Mansfield site, this casual role will require you to service multiple residential sites in Mansfield and deliver loads to nominated recycling and disposal facilities. You will be working with a safe, modern, and reliable fleet that we service and maintain regularly.

To be successful, you will have:

• An unrestricted HR licence as a minimum.

• A clean driving record.

• A strong commitment to safety; and a willingness to work as part of a team.

Why Cleanaway?

There are many advantages to working with Cleanaway:

• We offer attractive and competitive pay rates.

• Career upskill and progression opportunities.

• A welcoming team environment.

• Work with the Australian leader in sustainable waste management solutions. Waste industry experience is desirable but not essential. Don’t waste another minute - come and join us in our exciting journey towards a sustainable future and let's make a positive impact together! Apply through the following website: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/621/cw/en/job/518330

Or Contact Ivan: Ph: 0498 840 742

E: ivan.cheah@cleanaway.com.au

Please note: Applicants for this role will be subject to preemployment checks including police and medical assessments with drug and alcohol testing and a driving history check.

Cleanaway encourages and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

WE ARE HIRING AN EDUCATION COORDINATOR! Part-time (FTE 0.6, hrs neg). Fixed term 18 months

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

team.

students.

Applications close Friday 7th June, 2024 at 5pm.

COOK, CATERING ASSISTANT AND CLEANERS

Mansfield District Hospital is seeking people to join our Food and Domestic Services Team to provide Great Care @ MDH.

As part of the committed staff at MDH you will play a major role providing health services to our community. To thrive in these roles, you’ll possess excellent interpersonal skills, relating easily to staff, patients, residents, relatives/carers and other health care workers. You’ll work well within a team and also independently in our busy hospital and aged care environments. If you are highly organised, self-motivated and dedicated, we offer a rewarding working environment and great prospects.

Cook – The Cook is responsible for delivering high-quality catering services on behalf of MDH. Experience in a similar role is preferable, however full on the job training is provided.

Food Services Assistants – A Health & Community sector, Food Safety Practices Certificate is essential, and we will support the right candidates to gain this qualification. Experience in a similar role is preferable, however full on the job training is provided.

Cleaners – Experience is preferable, but not essential, as on the job training will be provided.

Position Type: All positions are permanent part-time

Closing Date: 14th June 2024

Position Description and Applications: https://mdh.org.au/position-vacancies.html

Farm Manager Required Beef Enterprise

• Approximately 750 Acres of undulating grazing country located between Mansfield and Jamieson.

• Currently capacity consists of 160 Autumn Calving Hereford Cows and Calves as well as heifer replacements.

• Permanent position available to the successful applicant, with hours being negotiable upon discussion.

• Remuneration to be discussed as per experience.

• Drivers license is essential.

• A good knowledge and understanding of the following is also required; Livestock handling and husbandry, pasture and soil management, fencing maintenance and repairs, machinery operation and overall management of day to day farming practices.

• All applicants are treated with strict “Private and Confidentiality” protocols.

Please forward all appropriate resumes to; Ryan.sargeant@elders.com.au

Elders Mansfield Livestock

Ryan Sargeant 0407 649 906

Graham Aldridge (Property Owner) 0427 240 004

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DEATH NOTICES

BELLE, Christine.

10/1/1936 – 20/5/2024

Make a cup of tea, pour a whisky or a wine.... and raise a small toast to our Mum who said… “time”.

The time has come, and has Mum left us.... peacefully and serenely.

She loved being part of her Jindabyne/ Thredbo/Mt Buffalo/Kimberley (CA) mountain families, her Rotary friends, her overseas ventures promoting High Country tourism to Australia, and all her time visiting Mansfield.

A child of the war years, a migrant to Australia when she was 20, a dedicated single mother of 3 when she was 31, and a hard worker all her life.

She was the picture of resilience and determination, tempered by always being on the look out for a night full of good music and fun company.

We don’t think she really knew how many people she nudged, pushed, encouraged to be their best.

Love you…Dean and Gill, Hans and Sue, Julie and the grandchildren, Daniel, Indi, Tom and Sarah. Private cremation.

A life celebration will be held on June 3, 2024 at Magnolia House, Mansfield, 10.30 for 11am.

No flowers by request, in lieu, donations to Mansfield Hospital please.

A huge thank you to the CGP doctors and staff, and the wonderful teams at Bindaree and Buckland House who gave her so much care, love and respect (and cheeky times too) over the last years.

MORONEY, David Ian “Tom”.

27/9/1953 - 18/5/2024

Passed away peacefully at home. Loved and loving partner of Lorraine “Sno”. Loved father of Josh and Di, Niki and Gemma, and Kane and Emma.

A proud and loving “Poppy Tom” to Zak and Bianca, Ava and Jonte, Sophie and Jayden and good friend to Debbie and Kristopher and all of their family. Now at peace, gone cruising on his Harley.

FUNERALS

MORONEY

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Tom Moroney will be held at the Swanpool Bowls Club on Friday, May 31, 2024 commencing at 11am. Private cremation.

Mansfield Primary School celebrates 21 through to Regionals

By ZAC BORG, ARRIE TURNER, MALI SMITH, LEVI MCCOOMBE, WILL HEWITT and HEIDI STUMPF

ON FRIDAY May 24, 28 students from Mansfield Primary School competed in the Division Cross Country at the Yea golf course.

It was a cold, foggy morning as the bus departed MPS.

We picked up students from St Mary’s and Steiner school and started our hour-long drive to Yea.

We hopped out of the bus and the grass was still frosty, fog was laying low across the course, but Jack Frost would not stop the red and blue!

We walked the course so that the nine and 10 year old competitors would know their two kilometre track, and the 11 and 12 year old competitors would know their three kilometre track.

All the competitors ran extremely well on the day, espe-

cially the following students who made the top 12 and will go on to compete at Regionals in Benalla on June 21:

in the 9/10 year old category, Sienna Vivash, Scout Gardner, Hannah Dunn and Luca Scott; in the 11 year old category Olga Schierholter, Ruby Le Cerf, Matilda Evans, Lara Harrop, Cooper Hoebergen, Roy Mercieca, Hunter Day, Charlie Howie, Ryder Neely and Paxton Smith;

in the 12/13 year old race Ar-

and

An amazing 21 students in total!!

Special shoutouts to these runners who also competed on the day and did really well representing Mansfield Primary School: Paris Hopwood, Audra McCallion, Georgia Crowe, Mali Smith, Levi Mccombe, Noah Heaysman and Raph Picone.

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TEAM MPS: 28 students from Mansfield Primary School competed in the Division Cross Country at the Yea golf course.

LEADING THE CHARGE: 11yr old boys - Paxton Smith 9th, Noah Heaysman, Cooper Hoebergen 1st, Hunter Day 2nd, Charlie Howie 4th, Roy Mercieca 3rd and Ryder Neely 10th.

WELL DONE: 9/10yr old boys - Luca Scott 12th and Raphael Picone.

CONGRATULATIONS: 11yr old girls - Audra McCallion, Olga Schierholter 2nd, Matilda Evans 6th, Paris Hopwood, Lara Harrop 7th and front Ruby Le Cerf.

MPS FOR THE WIN: 12yr old boys - Will Friend 11th, Jack Forrest 5th, Zac Borg 2nd, Angus Vasey 4th, Levi McCoombe and Will Hewitt 6th.

GREAT EFFORT:12y old girls - Georgia Crowe, Mali Smith, Arrie Turner 6th and Heidi Stumpf 12th.

GOING TO REGIONALS: 9/10yr old girlsSienna Vivash 1st, Scout Gardner 2nd and Hannah Dunn 8th.

rie Turner, Heidi Stumpf, Zac Borg, Angus Vasey, Jack Forrest, Will Hewitt

Will Friend.

Mansfield Eagles Blue defeated by Kangaroos MATCH RESULTS

By NICK DUNN

Mansfield Eagles Blue

5.2.32 def by Kangaroos 11.17.83

ON Sunday we squared up against the top team in the midst of a tough run of games that we knew would really test us as a team, but also provide us an opportunity to test our style of football against the best in the comp.

After failing to have an impact last start, our mob were committed to coming out with the pressure and physicality needed to press a team like the kangas who

haven’t been defeated in the last year and a half.

The way they’d tuned themselves at training to do that showed brilliantly in the first quarter.

Their desperation at the contest and to win they ball was first class and garnered the results playing into our open forward line with Billy Turner and Gus Robinson finding space out the back, while a beautiful contested mark and long range set shot from Archie Dunn gave us the ascendancy at quarter time.

Being the top team we knew they’d have their time

Tigers

Kangaroos

BEST: TIGERS: Harvey Dodgshun, Oliver Mullane, Archie Turner, Jack Preston, Ryan Mckay, Jensen Perna. KANGAROOS: Zac O’Shannessy, Sonny McCormack, Harvey Cook, Edward Clayton, Ryley Downing, Brady O’Keefe. GOALS: TIGERS: Zack Carroll 2, Ryan Mckay 2, Harvey Dodgshun 1, Joshua Knight 1, Jake Wall 1, Jaxon Wickham 1. KANGAROOS: Edward Clayton 2, Ryley Downing 2, Will Graham 2, Zac O’Shannessy 2, Harvey Cook 1, Oscar Csaszar 1, Eamon Mullins 1, Ollie Reynolds 1.

BEST: CENTRALS: Hunter Barry, Cooper Boman, Reid McNamara, Connor Breheny, Hayden Currie, Dean Balfour. BENALLA: Mitchell Cooney, Sam Gates, Bryce Cooney, Josh Mathieson, Cooper Binion, Lucas Ham. GOALS: CENTRALS: Hunter Barry 2, Henry Burke 2, Reid McNamara 2, Ryan Parsons 2, Dean Balfour 1, Cooper Boman 1, Connor Breheny 1, Charlie Curr 1. BENALLA: Mitchell Cooney 6, Cooper Binion 2, Braedon Blackford 1, Jonty Priest 1.

BEST: MANSFIELD: James Benton, Noah Whitta, Cruz Purday, Noah Pigdon, Hayden Desmond, Ethan Pigdon. IMPERIALS: Charlie Maher, Nicholas Kjar, Declan O’Sullivan, Max Startin, Max Marek. GOALS: MANSFIELD: James Benton 2, Hayden Desmond 2, Astin Browning 1, Christopher Caminos 1, Harry Craddock 1, Andrew Friday 1, Ethan Pigdon 1. IMPERIALS: Marshall Semmens 4, Archer Direen 2, Nicholas Kjar 2, Max Startin 2, Charlie Maher 1, Will Prebble 1, Cooper Young 1.

Myrtleford 3.3 6.3 6.6 9.6.60

College 0.1 1.2 3.4 4.6.30

BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Oscar Benson, Charlie Piazza, Taj Cooper, Jack Hazeldine, Jethro Novak, Jordyn Notarianni. COLLEGE: Harvey Lyster, Fraser Burgan, Liam Bigham-Wallis, Harrison Bowman, Lachlan Pensak, Christian Ashworth. GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Taj Cooper 2, Bailey Robb 2, Oscar Benson 1, Tai Miller 1, Adam Morgan 1, Archer Novak 1, Jethro Novak 1. COLLEGE: Christian Ashworth 1, Selby Doyle 1, Hudson McKenzie 1, Kallam Pensak 1.

JUNIOR MAGPIES: Callum Bott, Charlie Miller, Joel Comensoli, Alex Cairncross, Jackson Hewitt, John Wohlers. BRIGHT: Ewan Lodge, Ethan White, Lee Robinson, Stefan Barnard, Harper Wilson, Jack Thomson.

NORTH East Bushrangers Basketball (NEBB) is a collaboration between local North East basketball associations with the commitment of “Creating Realistic Pathways for all North East Athletes”

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

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

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

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

and they did in the second quarter.

This is where the learnings come out for our guys this week.

In a game where momentum swings they way it does, we need to give our guys the tools to know how to wrestle it back into our favour and not succumb to multiple runs of goals against.

And when under siege the way we were at the time its essential to maintain our composure with our decision making, and not go away from the team first mentality and the hard pressure footy that got you into

the dominant position in the first place.

But to give the guys the credit they deserve, they were able to come out after half time and wrestle the game back onto their terms to dominate play in the third.

Save for a couple of unlucky bounces infront of goals, we would’ve been even closer at quarter time.

But again it was back to the basic foundations of our game that highlighted that the way we play when we are at our best is good enough to take it to the best in the comp.

Light on for numbers, with only one rotation on the bench against their eight blokes, their fresh legs were always going to play a part in the last quarter.

The first half of the last was a real arm wrestle, with our guys willing themselves to get over the line, but it wasn’t to be and with a couple kicked late against us the score blew out, but didn’t really reflect the way the guys stood up on the day.

To win two and a half quarters against a quality mob like that is definitely something we can work with, and the most pleasing

thing is we are starting to see the style of footy we want to play played for longer periods of the game, as we ramp that up towards the pointy end of the season.

Captains choice award: Logan Vanderkolk (Mansfield Hunting and Fishing) Coaches awards: Harry Theodossi (Subway) Lenny Gardner (O’Malleys Pizza) Best: Archie Dunn, Taj Kynnersley, Gus Robinson, Jay Kynnersley, Reeve Purday, Noak Langlands

Goals: Turner 2, Robinson, T. Kynnersley, Dunn.

Benalla Black

BEST: IMPERIALS: Kade Ely, Oskar Mcgahan, Gus Marek, Sam Newton, Lenny Campbell, Wally Startin BENALLA BLACK: Kobi Thwaites, Hudson Blyss, Joshua Montgomery, Noah Norman, Ryan White, Joshua Byers. GOALS: IMPERIALS: Logan Wilson 1. BENALLA BLACK: Ryder Humphries 4, Ryan White 3, Joshua Byers 2, Ben Wells 2, Noah Norman 1, Kobi Thwaites 1, Oliver Wardill 1.

Centrals

Red

BEST: CENTRALS: Archie Knobel, Noah Paul, Andrew Fraser, Nicholas Jones, Austin Morris, Aiden Castle. BENALLA RED: Harrison Skelton, Angus Leavold, Noah Hogan, Thomas Mount, Noah Cooney, Xavier De Fazio. GOALS: CENTRALS: Archie Knobel 7, Liam Bennett 2, Austin Morris 2, Ethan Cryer 1, Nicholas Jones 1, Jesse Walkerden 1. BENALLA RED: Harry Bowen 2, Harry Bast 1, Cash Nolen 1. Mansfield Blue 3.0

BEST: MANSFIELD BLUE: Archie Dunn, Taj Kynnersley, Gus Robinson, Jay Kynnersley, Reeve Purday, Noah Langlands. KANGAROOS: Archie Symons, Urban Holt, Kieran White, Mitchell Murphy, Isaac Chilcott, Mason Skermer. GOALS: MANSFIELD BLUE: Billy Turner 2, Archie Dunn 1, Taj Kynnersley 1, Gus Robinson 1. KANGAROOS: Archie Symons 4, Oscar Edwards 2, Henry Ackerly 1, Maddox Coleman 1, River MackinnonBurman 1, Angus Mccoy 1, Jack Pople 1.

Junior Magpies 4.3.27

Bright 13.25.103

BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Sam Briggs, Charlie Wright, Sam McIntosh, Winston Maiden, Will James. BRIGHT: Cash Garratt, Oscar Lewis, Noah White, Brock Buckland, Kody Watkins, Ben McConnachie. GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Sam McIntosh 3, Baxter McLeod 1. BRIGHT: Kody Watkins 4, Alex Tanaskovic 2, Darcy Andersen 1, Harris Bruneau 1, Brock Buckland 1, Cash Garratt 1, Oliver Kelly 1, Oscar Lewis 1, Noah White 1. Myrtleford 0.0 0.0 0.3 1.4.10 College 3.3 8.9 11.11 16.16.112

BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Jake Jennings, Austin Robb, Taylor McPherson, Matthew Morgan, Blake Parolin, Noah Harris. COLLEGE: Lenny Sims, Tate Llewellyn, Charlie OBrien, Cooper Bowman, Baiden Hallinan, Kayden Reid. GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Tex Cartwright 1. COLLEGE: Lenny Sims 5, Harvey Allan 1, Cooper Bowman 1, Tom Hill 1, Tate Llewellyn 1, Charlie OBrien 1, Luke OBrien 1, Zeke Peebles 1, Kayden Reid 1. Mansfield Yellow 5.4 7.4 10.10 12.11.83 Tigers 2.3 5.3 5.3 5.6.36

BEST: MANSFIELD YELLOW: Felix Smith, Jack Clydesdale, Macc Watson, Max O’Brien, Isaac Crowe, Cooper Martin. TIGERS: Paige-Lee Dummet, Thomas Jones, Murphy Flanigan, Zachariah Akers, Sam Gibb, Kobe Ackroyd. GOALS: MANSFIELD YELLOW: Felix Smith 3, Hudson George 2, Oscar Pigdon 2, Mitch Rossiter 2, Mitch Storer 2, Heath Shevlin 1. TIGERS: Henry Gibb 2, Patrick Edwards 1, Xavier Sheldon 1, Riley Webb 1.

ROUND RESULTS:

U14 Boys 1 59 def by Nunawading 2 61

(Top Scorers: J. Bradshaw 20, N. Atukorala 11, C. Hueston 11)

U14 Boys 2 62 def Whittlesea 2 50

(Top Scorers: C. Keatch 23, J. Kynnersley 10, J. Bohun 9)

U14 Girls 1 32 def Nunawading 2 25

(Top Scorers: M. Moscrop 12, M. Hanley 8, S. Van Schaik 6)

U14 Girls 2 38 def Keilor 5 32

(Top Scorers: M. Tomkins 13, L. Nedelkovski 6, R. Pickles 6)

U16 Boys 1 63 def Coburg 1 45

(Top Scorers: S. Kain 16, C. Clark 11, A. Hamill 8)

U16 Boys 2 52 def by Broadmeadows 3 56

(Top Scorers: A. Morris 19, A. Kipping 9, R. Casanova 6)

U16 Boys 3 45 def by Sunbury 3 46

(Top Scorers: O. McGahan 21, A. Richardson 14, C. Hart 6)

U16 Girls 1 44 def Casey 3 22

(Top Scorers: E. Mercieca 18, E. Napier 8, L. Wright 8)

U16 Girls 2 40 def Bacchus Marsh 26

(Top Scorers: (M. Watson 14, E. Gray 8, T. Pettie 7)

U18 Boys 35 def by Altona 4 39

(Top Scorers: J. Vearing 11, R. Hamilto 6, J. Walker 6)

Joshua Bamford. GOALS: IMPERIALS: Judd Campbell 4, Mitchell Allisey 2, Tom Benton 1, Harrison O’Brien 1. BENALLA BLACK: Oliver Parker 2, Jimmy Jackson 1, Caleb Thwaites

Charles Ackerly, Jayden Foster, Bodi Jackson, Bodhi Gray, Luke Kelly, Ashton Ryan. GOALS: TIGERS: Logan Benton 1, Finn Clare 1, Dylan Dickson 1, Harvey Togolo-Hill 1. KANGAROOS:

CENTRALS: Dusty Hogarth, Patrick Hunter, Jax Oats, Angus Hines, Jordan Woodrow, Xavier Jory. BENALLA RED: Sonny Nolen, Xavier Beriman, Harry Sharp, Oliver Smith, Edward Sheehan, Angus Roscoe. GOALS: CENTRALS: Jenson Morris 1. BENALLA RED: Jack Hart 2, Xavier Beriman 1,

JUNIOR MAGPIES: Liam Bott, Cooper Gardner,

Leo Fraser, Castor Scanlan. GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Milla Corcoran 2, Charles Herbert 2, Nash Durling 1, Billy McMahon 1, Mitch Mcmasters 1, Koby Prott 1, Oscar Szaraszek 1. COLLEGE: Lonnie Johnson

Bonnie Doon out shoots Whorouly NETBALL REVIEWS

A GRADE By MIA TANNER

Bonnie Doon 52 defeated Whorouly 36

Best on Court: Anna Manning sponsored by Bowser

Bean Coaches Award: Erin Brond sponsored by Foodworks

Fan Favourite: Cara Moody sponsored by Mansfield Holiday Letting

SATURDAY saw Doon take on Whorouly at Whorouly’s home ground with some shiny new courts to play on.

The first quarter had some competitive netball, Portia and Amy pulling in some difficult balls and shooting with accuracy under pressure.

With both teams taking a few minutes to settle into the speed and intensity of the game, Doon lead at the end of the first by two goals.

After some slight tweaks from Michelle and Chrissy at quarter time break, Annie and Mia went out in the second quarter feeding some safer balls on the ring, using their connection from years of playing together to keep the attack end patient, making it difficult for Whorouly’s defenders to get hands on ball.

With a much-needed fiveminute rest at half time, the team went back out with a small lead in the third quarter.

Erin Brond, as usual, gave everything she has, putting pressure on the WA and forcing some turnovers in our defence end.

Anna in GK and Cara in GD used their height and very long arms to get us some much-needed rebounds and flying intercepts.

They were able to deliver the ball to Erin and Annie who worked it down to the attack end, the goalers finishing off their hard work, giving Doon a ten goal lead by the end of the third.

The team wanted to keep this pressure up and increase the lead in the fourth, playing the Doon way and showing some great teamwork, we were able to take away a 15 goal win.

Anna earned her best on with her grit and need for the ball, with Erin out the front creating pressure and earning her coaches award.

An amazing defensive game, Cara also taking away the fan favourite.

Great game again from A grade, we’ll keep it up heading into the bye against North Wang next week.

B GRADE By

TARA MURRAY

Bonnie Doon 60 defeated Whorouly 45

Best on Court: Tara Murray sponsored by Bonnie Doon Hotel

Coaches Award: Cobie McCormack sponsored by Home at Alpine

Players Player: Jess Harris sponsored by Anvil

THE weather once again impressed us.

The Doon girls knew it was going to be a tough game against the Lions.

The netball was intense and exciting from start to finish.

Cobie’s, Chrissy and Emmeline showed great skill and determination throughout the match.

They didn’t disappoint with their accuracy making it challenging for the defenders to block them.

Jess and Tara’s feeding was on point and their quick work around the ring made it hard for the defenders.

Alicia Cass T and Cass Mac did an excellent job of transitioning the ball from defence to attack, showing quick footwork and precise passing.

The defenders were strong and strategic in their positioning, making it difficult for the opposition to score. They were tearing them up with the rebounding.

This week Cass Mac voices wasn’t heard from the attacking end.

Overall, the defenders didn’t give up.

As always, the bench was great support and could be heard from all over the court.

B RESERVE

By CASS TURNER

Bonnie Doon: 52 defeated Whorouly 44

Best on court: Amy Clapham sponsored by Bonnie Doon Hotel

Coaches Award: Madi Hearmon sponsored by Advance Tree Care

THE Bonnie Doon team knew it was going to be a tough game against Whorouly, whose confidence was spiked, coming off a three goal win against the undefeated Milawa the week before.

It was a slow start for Bonnie Doon in the first half with a lot of turnovers and the half time siren ending with the score line 30-24 Whorouly’s way.

Michelle GS and Sarah GA with the transition of Casey into GS worked the ball around the ring with the dynamic duo of Ace C and Madi WA. Charlotte GK and Cass T GD worked hard to protect the post and keep possession bringing the ball out of defence with Hannah WD making strong drives down court. Third quarter was by far the best for the bombers with a super effort to make it an 11 goal turnaround, seeing the score line 38-43.

Strong defensive pressure caused a lot of turnovers into the hands of the bombers, with quick transition to the attackers and into the hard working goalers, pushing the lead further out.

Ash coming into WD in the second half put added pressure on the Whorouly attack end, leading to many turnovers & quickly converted goals.

Special thank you to Demi Murry stepping up once again, showing her skills in the third quarter as C. Overall great intensity and team

effort to come away with the win of 44-52.

UNDER 17’S By

CHARLI PURCELL

Bonnie Doon 63 defeated

Whorouly 29

Best on court: Emmeline Evans sponsored by David Walsh Gas

Coaches Award: Charlie Purcell sponsored by CM Excavations

THIS Saturday Bonnie Doon under 17s started off strong against Whorouly.

We had Gemma Revell, Emmeline Evans, Charli Purcell and Tilly Thornton working really hard in defence to keep Whorouly’s score to a minimum.

We had Demi Murray in C and Chloe Cash in WA feeding the ball nicely into our goalers, Cobie McCormack and Stella Brakels who both rarely missed a shot.

Leaving Bonnie Doon in the lead in every quarter, resulting in a big win.

UNDER 15’S

By BELLA NEALE

Bonnie Doon 33 defeated Whorouly 13

Best on court: Lara Klingsporn & Sadie Brakels sponsored by Mansfield Holiday Letting

Coaches Award: Annie Armsden sponsored by Kirley Family

THE Bonnie Doon under 15’s started the day off well by defeating Whorouly 1029.

Amy and Maya worked well together passing it around the ring, trying to find an opening to pass it into the shooters.

The score at the end of the first quarter was 2-7.

Starting the second quarter, Lara was shooting with great accuracy and Keira started strong but unfortunately came off due to an injury.

Annie jumped on in Keira’s place and she fitted in perfectly.

Erins defending was not making it easy for her shooter to get the ball.

They finished the second quarter with a score of 6-16 still holding the lead.

Coming back on for the second half of the game was no struggle.

The defenders, Carly and Bella were working hard to get rebounds and Sadie worked the ball down the court to pass it on to our attackers, finishing the third quarter with a score of 8-22.

Coming on for the final quarter, the girls stuck to their players and pushed themselves to their limits. They finished off strong and didn’t give up throughout the whole game until the final horn was blown.

Next week, Bonnie Doon battles against North Wang and all the teams are ready for the challenges ahead.

Rivers around Lake Eildon amidst low water levels

LOW LEVELS: As of late May 2024, the rivers around Lake Eildon are experiencing lower-than-average water levels, impacting fishing conditions.

AS of late May 2024, the rivers around Lake Eildon are experiencing lowerthan-average water levels, impacting fishing conditions.

Anglers need to adapt their strategies to these changes, focusing on specific areas and techniques to maintain successful catches.

Current water temperatures range between 10°C to 14°C, influencing fish behavior and feeding patterns.

Goulburn River

The Goulburn River remains a prime fishing spot, though low water levels have concentrated fish in deeper pools and slower-moving sections.

Water temperatures are averaging around 12°C.

Rainbow and brown trout are still abundant, particularly in the stretch between Eildon and Thornton.

Anglers should focus on early mornings and late evenings when fish are most active.

Nymphs and dry flies are proving effective, with sizes 14-16 being

particularly successful.

Lure fishermen are having good results with small spinners and soft plastics, targeting deeper holes where trout are congregating.

Delatite River

The Delatite River, flowing from the Mansfield region, is also affected by reduced flows and has water temperatures hovering around 11°C.

Fish are more concentrated in accessible pools, making it easier to locate them but also increasing fishing pressure.

Fly fishing with small, natural-colored nymphs and caddis patterns is effective.

In low water, stealth and light gear are crucial; 4-5 weight rods and fine tippets (5X to 6X) are recommended to avoid spooking the fish. Despite the challenging

conditions, anglers who adjust their techniques are finding consistent catches of brown trout.

Howqua River

The Howqua River is known for its scenic beauty and healthy trout population.

With lower water levels and temperatures around 10°C, fish are more exposed and skittish.

The best fishing is in the early morning or late afternoon.

Fly anglers are having success with terrestrial patterns like hoppers and ants, particularly during the warmer parts of the day when insects are more active.

Small, deep-running lures and soft plastics are also effective for spin fishermen, especially in the deeper pools and undercut banks.

Jamieson River

The Jamieson River’s low water levels and cooler temperatures averaging 12°C have made fishing more challenging, but rewarding for those willing to adapt.

Targeting the deeper

sections and shaded areas is key.

Anglers are finding success with small streamers and bead-head nymphs.

Spin anglers should use light lines and small, naturalcolored lures to mimic the river’s insect life.

General Tips

1. Focus on deeper pools: with lower water levels, fish congregate in deeper pools and shaded areas where water temperatures are more stable.

2. Use lighter tackle: Finesse is crucial - light lines and smaller flies or lures increase the chances of a successful catch.

3. Fish early or late: Fish are more active during cooler parts of the day.

In conclusion, while the low water levels around Lake Eildon present challenges, adapting your approach can still yield productive fishing trips.

Pay attention to water conditions, adjust your gear, and you’ll continue to find success on these beautiful rivers.

Junior netballers compete at Association Championships

By LUCIE HUTCHINS

ANOTHER early start saw the 13/U Gold, 15/U Blue, 15/U Gold and 17/U Gold teams compete against the strongest teams across the North East at the Association Championships in Wodonga.

With Talent Identifies watching for pathway and academy teams, the MJNC players were ready to show them all they’ve got.

The under 13 girls trained hard in the weeks leading up to association champs, and it showed.

They had a cracker of a day, coming away with wins against Wangaratta and Yarrawonga.

Each player proved that they were worthy of competing at that level against some much bigger clubs and nothing was left on the court.

This team has been a pleasure to watch over the tournament season, giving everything they’ve got on court and forever laughing and having a great time off court.

Player of the Tournament- Annie Armsden, for being an absolute general, great game play and direct passes, the ultimate team player.

15/U Blue had the biggest day on court, playing 11 rounds of netball with only 15 minutes break in between each round.

Lacking height against some much taller teams, players weren’t afraid to play in a range of positions to try different things.

15/U Blue never gave up or dropped their heads, giving performances MJNC is very proud of.

Players of the TournamentMadeline Berry and Ruby Crook, for no matter what position they play, they always give it their all.

15/U Gold held their heads high and produced some excellent netball, that showed solid basics and excellent attitude.

Their possession game, with resets, well timed leads and whole of court defensive pressure was impressive.

Pleasing their coach to see implementation of team and individual feedback on the court.

Winless, but wow we gave a couple of teams a scare, notably against the GVNL rep team.

Level at half time and only going

down by a few, the intensity and desire for the ball certainly went up a few notches!

Player of the tournamentHarper Smith who played consistently well, although out of her normal position for most of the day.

The U17 rep girls started off association champs with a hard fought game against Murray, coming away with a draw in the last few minutes.

A winnable game, the girls made some tweaks to their game plan and headed into game too with some goals.

The girls took away an impressive win against Kyabram and proved to themselves they could

play some great netball against quality teams.

We had some highs and lows throughout the day, all eight players giving it their all in the heat for the last tournament of the year, and for most players, their junior netball career.

The girls finished the day with one draw two wins and five losses, but took it to every team and showed the potential of our Mansfield and district junior netballers.

Player of the Tournament- Jasper Robinson, for keeping us in some very close games with clean intercepts and rebounds.

Special mention to Demi Murray, who played 128 minutes in C,

TIGHTLY CONTESTED: This years Bill Reardon Memorial handicap match play final for the ladies and men was tightly contested over 27 holes. (From left) Mark Jones, Steve Chisolm, Anne Blampied, Kylie Egan.

Bill Reardon Memorial match play in golf

MENS GOLF

By ROD SARGENT

ANOTHER stunning week of weather for golf, with some frosty cold mornings and warm sunny days.

We also had a visit from our former captain Laurie Harcus, who was just passing through town and decided to have a game.

Tuesday was a small field of 23 players with Damien Ryan having a great day in the stroke event, shooting three under his handicap and winning the day.

Laurie Harcus boosted his credits up in the bar with a nice two under his handicap to finish second and Adrian Cheer was third on a countback with one over his handicap.

Thursdays Gold Tee event was won by Kevin Jacobs, with Billy Moran second in a close contest.

In the main event for the day, there were 48 entrants.

In a normal return to form, just before he goes overseas for the winter, Steve Chisolm was the winner with 38pts, on a countback from the ever consistent Alex Scherini also on 38pts, with Geoff Brown also showing a return to form coming in third place with 37pts.

A mixed bag for the Nearest The Pin awards with six different winners for the day which you don’t often see.

Saturday was the May Monthly Medal, proudly sponsored by Midland Insurance.

There were some very good scores and 57 entries for the day.

B Grade winners were Bob Cullen in third place with nett 73, Greg Coombs also on nett 73 for second place and Rob Healy was the winner with nett 71.

A Grade had two great scores and one that should have been.

Josh Foots had a fine nett 70, and I was told he was writing his victory speech after nine holes, only to fall over on the back nine, finishing in third place.

Second place was taken out by Ollie Shaw, with a great score of four under the card 67 off the stick, rounding out to a nett 66 for the best scratch score of the day.

running a total of 14km.

Thank you to our incredible team of badged umpires, Leonie Berry, Sue Dolling, Robbie Robinson and Leonie Hill, who we couldn’t do any of this without.

This concludes the season for our 15/U Gold and 17/U Gold teams.

Huge thank you to our coaches and Team Managers, Judy Dixon & Melinda Clarke (15/U Gold) and Mia Tanner (17/U Gold) for all your work, time and passion in developing our young players.

We see 11/U Blue and Yellow, 13/U Gold and Blue and 15/U Blue head to Kyabram next weekend for another ripper weekend of netball.

Ollie won the J D Perks scratch and also had an eagle on the 13th hole. Not to be outdone, Craig Walsh won the Monthly Medal with the best score of the day, an outstanding nett 65, three over the card and six shots under his handicap, continuing his great form from the pennant season, well done Craig.

This years Bill Reardon Memorial handicap match play final for the ladies and men, has been tightly contested over 27 holes, with Anne Blampied winning five and four over Kylie Egan in the ladies and Mark Jones just got up two and one over Steve Chisolm in the mens.

Congratulations to all the players involved.

Next Saturday is stableford for men and ladies.

Happy hitting.

15/U BLUE PLAYERS OF THE TOURNAMENT: Maddie Berry and Ruby Crook always give it their all. PHOTO: Supplied

17/U GOLD: The girls finished off the season on a positive note.

PHOTO: Supplied

15/U BLUE: The team held their heads high and produced some excellent netball, that showed solid basics and excellent attitude. PHOTO: Supplied

13/U PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT: Annie Armsden displayed great game play and was the ultimate team player. PHOTO: Supplied

13/U GOLD: They had a cracker of a day, coming away with wins against Wangaratta and Yarrawonga. PHOTO: Supplied

INTERLEAGUE

RELIENTLESS PRESSURE:

GVL too strong for O&M

By DAN GODSMARK

SHEPPARTON’S Deakin

Reserve was the battleground for a thrilling day of interleague sports as the Goulburn Valley League (GVL) faced off against archrivals Ovens and Mur-

ray Football Netball League (O&M) last Saturday

The senior football teams provided an exciting match, with the GVL emerging victorious in a hard-fought contest, 8.15.63 to 6.6.48. After winning the last three affairs of the Ash-

READING THE PLAY: Hollie Reid surveys the court, assessing her options towards the goal.”

Wilson Trophy, the O&M were expected by most to make it four successive wins but it was the GV League who stood tall to post the win.

The O&M looked good to start the game, flying to a 28-point lead at the four-

minute mark of the second quarter, but the GV League rallied to kick eight of the next nine goals.

Despite limited preparation and having over double the number of scoring shots, GVL senior coach Mark Lambourn

praised his team’s unity and determination.

“How the boys rallied together - considering only having a couple of training runs was fantastic,” he said.

GVL co-coach Sam Reid highlighted the team’s adaptability.

“(We) had a few tweaks at half time and the group was really good to coach,” he said.

The Under 18s football game saw the O and M team dominate, pulling away to win 11.8.74 against the GVL’s 7.4.46.

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE: Kellie Davidson thrived on highintensity interleague match.

GVL netballers fight hard in interleague clash

By HANNAH KENNELLY

GOULBURN Valley League’s top-netballers gave puffer-jacket clad spectators a worthwhile show during their annual clash against Ovens and Murray at Deakin Reserve.

Saturday’s Interleague competition featured U15s netball for the first time, with Mansfield sensation Eva Clydesdale making her debut.

O&M were impressive from the start, establishing a flawless rhythm that was aided by some uncertain passes from GVL players.

GVL came alive in the final quarter and brought the ball down the court with a series of brilliant passes by Lexie McKenzie and Kate Head.

However, GVL’s last-minute energy surge was in vain, and O&M took the first win of the day with a 49-36 victory.

Mansfield Eagles U15 coach Leonie Berry watched from the sidelines and commended GVL’s efforts despite the loss.

“The girls had a really strong first half with multiple intercepts and a tone of pressure,” she explained.

“I think they were let down by a lack of accuracy in the second.”

Coach Berry showered particular praise on newcomer Eva Clydesdale, who was “sensational” in the defence.

“She [Eva] and all the girls definitely made Mansfield and GVL proud,” she said.

GVL’s efforts were also rewarded with best-on-court going to Wangaratta Rovers wing defence player Laine Draper.

The U15s had no respite after their Interleague loss and headed to Wodonga on Sunday for the Netball Vic-

toria Association Championships.

GVL hoped to recover during their U17s Interleague match, however they were outperformed by a steely O&M.

O&M started strong in the centre with bold defensive pressure, but GVL were plagued by a litany of unforced errors.

Mansfield’s Jess Dolling gave a stellar performance in centre alongside Rhani Hendy in wing attack, however it was not enough to stop their opponents.

Finals scores saw O&M claim the trophy and win by

20 points. Best on court went to O&M star and Wodonga Bulldogs player Molly Moylan.

In an interview posted by Ovens and Murray Football League, Molly said the win was “very special” and said she would remember it for a very long time.

Saturday’s two consecutive losses meant GVL’s final netball hopes lay with their Opens side ,led by cocaptains Ellie Warnock and Rachel Whipp. The ball flew up and down the court in the fiorst quarter with neither team willing to concede.

Goal defence Sarah Szczykulski and co-captain Warnock made for a formidable duo and flawlessly blocked many attempted O&M goals. Szczykulski won best-oncourt last year for her terrific performance.

Her efforts on Saturday left GVL leading at the quarter break – the first time all day.

Some jaw-dropping goals from Ellie Fuhrmeister and brilliant rotation from others propelled GVL further into the lead, leaving their opponents in the dust.

Final scores saw GVL claim a 45-40 win over O&M.

GVL’s Jett Trotter applies intense pressure, aiding GVL in a narrow victory against the O&M.

CELEBRATING: GVL senior footballers celebrate a goal in their 15 point win over the O&M at Deakin Reserve on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Dale Mann

OUT OF REACH: Mia Sudomorski skillfully maintains possession, eluding her opponent.

PHOTOS: Dale Mann

Mansfield Auskickers kicking goals

By MICHELLE COMERFORD

KIDS from the Mansfield District have been super lucky to have the opportunity to play at the MCG and Marvel Stadium recently.

Trent Comerford, Ned Mitchell, Rose and Ned Purcell, Freddie Loughlin and Arlington Bird were given the opportunity to play at the MCG on Anzac Day at half time between the clash of rivals Collingwood and Essendon.

The kids showed the utmost respect during the Anzac Service before the siren.

In front of a 95,000 strong crowd, they had the time of their lives running around on the hallowed turf kicking goals and having fun – with the assistance of goal umpires Chris Mitchell and Michelle Comerford.

Likewise 15 local kids made up ‘Team 7’: Austin Howie, Sam Forrest, Bodhi Archibald, Jaxon Hutchins, Tyler Lovett, Bodhi McKenzie, Toby Ragg, Hazel and Leo Westlake, Blake Haines, Billy Walker, Noah Mahoney, Suther Raftery, Angus Adams and Jake Bruce also enjoyed their half time

Auskick experience at Marvel Stadium, playing during a game between Collingwood and West Coast – with parents Bec Bruce, Chris Archibald, Andrew Raftery and Matthew Adams on the field for support.

Auskick gives kids an introduction to Australian Football and invaluable life skills with gamebased activities that kids lovelearning is disguised as playing.

Some call it organised chaos, we call it really good fun.

Sessions run only one hour per week at the Mansfield Recreation-

al Reserve from 4 to 5pm on Friday evenings.

There’s no need for expensive AFL gear or footy boots - Auskickers can wear whatever they’re comfortable in.

We encourage parents to help out at each activity and support the kids skill development under the guidance of the volunteer coaches.

If you are interested in signing your child up for Auskick please have a look at the Play AFL website for further details about registration.

INTERLEAGUE

O&M

WINNERS AND LOSERS

GOALS: BRIGHT: Cooper Thomason 5, Dylan Bursill 4, Alexander Dalbosco 1, Samuel Dalbosco 1, Mikka Paulsen 1, Luke Quirk 1 GRETA: Frazer Judd 5, James McClounan 4, Tom Baker 2, Lachie Kennett 2, Brenton Newbold 2, Jack Kelly 1. BEST: BRIGHT: Luke Quirk, Dylan Bursill, Mikka Paulsen, Samuel Dalbosco, Alexander Dalbosco, Joe Gray. GRETA: Mark Wettern, Jack Kelly, James McClounan, Joshua Bell, Lachie Kennett, Bryce Ralph.

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

A GRADE: Benalla 32 def by Tarrawingee 85 Moyhu

Whorouly 44 def by Bonnie Doon 52

C GRADE: King Valley 65 def Nth Wangaratta 47; Benalla 12 def by Tarrawingee 80; Moyhu 41 def by Goorambat 63; Bright 33 def by Greta 46; Whorouly 29 def by Bonnie Doon 63

15 & UNDER: King Valley 16 def by Nth Wangaratta 24; Benalla 28 def Tarrawingee 8; Moyhu 45 def Goorambat 7; Bright 14 def by Greta 20; Whorouly 13 def by Bonnie Doon 33

ROUND 10

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

BONNIE DOON vs NORTH WANGARATTA

GRETA vs KING VALLEY

MILAWA vs GOORAMBAT

MOYHU vs BRIGHT

WHOROULY vs TARRAWINGEE

BENALLA - BYE

GOALS: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Tom Levy 2, Dylan Bell 1, Sam Cox 1, Dylan Sinclair 1, Jordan Smith 1. TARRAWINGEE: Sam Piper 2, Patrick Byrne 1, Will Creed 1, Chris Penney 1, Thomas Salmon 1, William Styles 1. BEST: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Chelton Orchard, Patrick McDonald, Kieran Linke, Tom Levy, David Nero, Sam Cox. TARRAWINGEE: Will Creed, Sam Piper, Tyler Heywood, William Styles, Patrick Byrne.

WANGARATTA

GOALS: KING VALLEY: Ben Bray 2, Stuart Cooper 2, Anthony Ciancio 1. NORTH

WANGARATTA: Jack Brown 3, Damien Bradley 2, Jhye Devine 2, Tyler Nanson 2, Jonah Massey-Chase 1, Josh Nanson 1, Matthew Prestianni 1, Tyler Schulze 1.  BEST: KING VALLEY: Ben Bray, Bradley Collihole, Connor Shanley, Sam Evans, Joel Burchall, Thomas Stewart. NORTH WANGARATTA: Sean Gales, Jay Barker, Adam Enever, Thomas Johnson, Kyle McQuade, David Killen.

GOALS: MOYHU: Noah Campbell 2, Harrison Bell 1, David McDonald 1, Darby West 1. GOORAMBAT: Duane Haebich 9, Dylan Beavis 2, Lachlan Boyle 1, Angus Burston 1, Brayden Stepien 1, James Webster 1. BEST: MOYHU: Bailey Zimmermann, Jett Roberts, Liam Cook, Matthew Thrum, Ethan Rooney, Dylan Carmody. GOORAMBAT: Curtis Anker, Sully Malay, Lachlan Boyle, Duane Haebich, Dylan Beavis, Alexander Moloney.

GOALS: WHOROULY: Andrew Newton 3, Glenn White 1. BONNIE DOON: James Fox 4, Connor Humphrey 3, Sean

Thomas Rowney, Jake Morey, Conner Forde. BONNIE DOON: Al Bennett, Trent Smith, Matthew Martin, Luke Benton, Samuel Bennett, Patrick Revell.

BRIGHT: Nicholas Hall, Darcy Martin, Marcus Kinthari, Steve Nightingale, Paul Harrison. GRETA: Tom Webster, Stewart McLeod, Jeremy PopeMercieca, Charlie Hernandez, Samuel Monaghan, Ben Monaghan.

PHOTO: Dale Mann

HALLOWED GROUND: 15 local kids enjoyed their half time Auskick experience at Marvel Stadium.

F TY TIPPING COMPETITION

Terip takes top position on winter tennis ladder

By RHONDA CARPENTER

THERE was an icy chill in the air for Round six of the women’s winter tennis competition.

The lawn courts were checked for moisture before play began on them for the three matches in Euroa.

Creighton’s Creek travelled to Mansfield for their match in another close classic.

Mansfield’s Keira McDonagh and Clare Beecham edged out Gayle Furphy and Ros Doxey in a tiebreak set, while Marja Wondergem and Sue Vaughan won their opener 8-5 for the visitors.

Sets were split evenly over the day and when the ‘Creeks’ had notched up more games, Karyn Fraser and Keira combined strongly to redress the imbalance by winning their last set 8-1.

It was almost enough but Creighton’s Creek had snatched the match by one game, 3/36 to 3/35.

Terip was too strong for Euroa winning five sets convincingly.

Cindy Hayes, Frances Lawrence, Bec Lyttle and Phobe McDermid combined superbly in lengthy rallies.

Euroa’s Chris Ellis and Julie Harrington took their only set in fine style.

Julie’s renown drop shots were a feature of the contest.

Seven Creeks were all over Wappan in their match, and organised fill ins for the match to continue when Wappan lost a player in the first set due to a leg injury.

Euroa’s Mary Kelly and Jenny Tehan stepped in before playing a set for their own teams.

It was quite a warmup on a cold day.

Seven Creeks won every set through hard-fought contests and Wappan players were grateful for the replacements and the opportunity to play skillful tennis, satisfied to pick up a few games.

Seven Creeks’ Rosie Cameron, Ro Ellis, Julie Brooke, and Kelly Hill won 6/48 to 0/11 and slotted the team into second spot on the ladder.

Benalla and Moglonemby tussled it out in the longest match of the day with the visitors getting the chocolates.

The lengthy points made keeping score a challenge.

Benalla’s Kate Campbell, Claire Sharp, Maureen Jewell, and Deb Siggers won 4/40 to 2/29.

Ladder: Terip 41, Seven Creeks 40, Benalla 35, Euroa 31, Creighton’s Creek 30, Mansfield 25, Wappan 19, Moglonemby 17, Delatite 2.

Anne Blampied wins the Bill Reardon Memorial

By MARION MITCHELL

THE numbers of ladies playing during the week were small with a number playing the Tri States at Mildura and others playing at Rich River.

It is understood that everyone enjoyed their golf and the extra curricula activities away from golf.

Wendy Hunt continues her hold of the top of the Tuesday competitions.

Wendy won with 18 points from Robyn Bridgewater 15 on a countback from Jill Prosser.

A small field of nine ladies played Stableford on Wednesday.

Well done to Millie Cumming winning with 36 points from Marion Foster 34 and Gayle Wells 32.

Millie also played the Strathbogie Bowl on the Thursday with team mates Marion Sargeant and Lorraine Cullen.

Whilst they all scored well there were no prizes to bring home. Saturday was Monthly Medal sponsored by Sanae’s Collections. The win went to in form player Gayle Wells with 72 nett on a countback from other in form player Millie Cumming.

Marion Sargeant also in form, came third with 73.

Bringing in fantastic results ladies.

Line balls were Lyn Poulson 74, Tracey Gravenall 75 and Sam Bailey 76.

Nearest the Pins Lyn Poulson on third and Kylie Egan on 16th.

Kylie seems to manage a NTP every week.

Lesley Anderson won the putting.

Finally on Sunday Anne Blampied and Kylie Egan played the final of the Bill Reardon Memorial Matchplay.

Congratulations to Anne Blampied winning 5/4.

Well done to both players for making the final.

MOGLONEMBY: Marlene Hanrahan, Deb Seach, Judy Sands, Mary Kelly, Robyn Johnson. PHOTO: Debbie Siggers

WAPPAN: Di Bergelin, Rhonda Carpenter, Jenny Smith, and Liza Karras. PHOTO: Ro Ellis

BENALLA: Claire Sharp, Kate Campbell, Maureen Jewell, and Debbie Siggers. PHOTO: Marlene Hanrahan

SEVEN CREEKS: Rosie Cameron, Ro Ellis, Julie Brooke, and Kelly Hill. PHOTO: Rhonda Carpenter

Forgotten water bottles, an unforgettable game

By ANT FOUBISTER

CONTRADICTIONS, contrasts, juxtapositions’ just in to position out at the Bonnie Doon oval you got down there mate.

That’s what makes it interesting!

The variation, the diversity, the stark and staggering differences between us and all that show me just how much I don’t know.

By the time the Mansfield coach (that’s me) arrived at the ground sans water bottles, the uniformed Tatura team were already centrefield and appeared well into a pregame team meeting, which finished 20 minutes later, or about the same time I decided not to go home and fetch the forgotten water bottles.

Centre-field at the Tatura meeting supporting the coaches address, were two uniformed assistants holding boards of instruction.

That’s how you do it I thought, feeling threatened by the intimidating unity we were up against, their level of organisation and determined punctuality unsettling my internal argument as to how our warm-up should ideally occur to best avoid our previous slow start.

And I was worried because as we all know, “a champion team will beat a team of champions every time unless; the team of champions is very, very, good”.

Following what I thought to be a “flat” warm up, Amy revved the team into gear, the siren sounded and so ended my concern.

The Eagles had my back all along as the on-ball brigade immediately began dominating proceedings with Cat, Saige, Vic and Amy changing with Mim, Macka and Tahlia.

All of them playing really fast football.

The defence led by Jane and Ashlea

was 100% completely and absolutely rock solid, Hannah and Maddie were flying on the wings as usual and half forwards Emily, Tasia, Phoebe and Lexi were tirelessly competitive and mobile also as usual.

Key forward targets Mim, Suzie W, Grace, Sam and Charlotte were unselfish and hard running and Vanessa (who we wish a rapid recovery) and Susan M unselfishly filled any role they were asked to.

It all ultimately resulted in a 5:8:38 win to no score and me still none the

wiser as to the best way to go about things.

Post game and the Eagles were held on the ground to hear all of what they could be better at next game whilst congratulatory shouts and cheers emanated from the Tatura rooms.

So, take away the score and who won?

I’m saying we both did.

I admire the Tatura’s and their disciplined commitment.

I love the Eagles freedom and confidence.

The Tatura’s organisation and support was super impressive.

Each Eagles player’s individual preparedness to take a lead inspiring.

The Tatura’s uniforms and club bus showed a great feeling of togetherness and the Eagles lack of, a sign of their superb individuality coming together.

The Tatura’s played with excellent spirit and good will.

The Eagles always do.

Bombers roaring win over Lions

By TRINITY KNIGHT

ON Saturday at the Whorouly Recreation Reserve the Bonnie Doon Bombers took down the Whorouly Lions by 113 points.

The Bombers won with 21.15 (141) over the Lions 4.4 (28).

From the first quarter, the Bombers moved dynamically across the field booting seven goals, three in the second and four in the third.

In the final quarter, they dominated with an outstanding nine goals finishing with a triumphant lead over the Lions.

In a field of best players some of the standouts were James Fox who kicked four goals, Connor Humphrey with three and Jay Jay Curtin, Connor Heaslip, James Law, Luke Murray, and coach Campbell Smedley who each scored two.

Next week the Bombers will come up against the North Wangaratta Hawks at the Bonnie Doon Recreation Reserve.

The Bonnie Doon Reserves Team also came out with strong win leading with 8.6 (114) over Whorouly 11.6 (72).

JUMPER CEREMONY: On Friday, the Mansfield Eagles womens senior team received their blue, yellow and pink jumpers sponsored by District Property Group at the Mansfield Eagles clubrooms. PHOTO: Trinity Knight