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Australia Day was a time to reflect, respect and celebrate

By LYNN ELDER RAIN cleared off in time for more than 300 people to support our newest Australian citizen and the winners of the Mansfield Shire citizen and community group awards at the official Australia Day event in the Botanic Park last Friday morning.

Many in the crowd were showing their loyalty to Australia with their flags and choice of attire for the free event organised by council.

Before the formal proceedings began, there was a complementary barbecue breakfast cooked by various Mansfield Rotary Club members which was much appreciated.

Australia Day awards were presented across five categories, with: Cathy Raeburn, Citizen of the Year; Karen Pirie, Senior Citizen of the Year; Amelie Walker, Young Citizen of the Year; Pottery Festival, Community Event of the Year; and Delatite Car Club, Community Group or Organisation.

Ms Raeburn was nominated in recognition of her selfless work in

providing care and assistance to our local wildlife when injured and in need of help.

Ms Pirie is regarded widely as a wonderful community asset and was nominated in recognition of her contribution to the Mansfield Shire community over the past 35 years as a volunteer with various organisations, such as the CFA, Jamieson Community Group, MACE, MMuDS, the hospital , Jamieson Farmers & Artisan Market and many more.

Ms Walker, who has just finished year 12 with outstanding results, was considered a great ambassador for Mansfield’s young people.

The Pottery Festival was well supported in its first year and the Delatite Car Club hosted a great event and fundraiser in 2023.

Mayor Rabie congratulated the award recipients and nominees and commended their contributions, commitment, and valued work within the community.

“We are so lucky to have people that are truly dedicated to their community, and these awards are our

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AUSSIE SPIRIT: Mansfield’s Steve Adams was one of many locals to celebrate Australia Day on January 26 at Mansfield Shire’s official ceremony in the Botanic Park on Friday.

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way of recognising their contributions and achievements,” he said.

Award winners were selected by the Australia Day Awards judging panel comprising Cr Rabie, Cr James Tehan, Cr Mark Holcombe, and last year’s Citizen of the Year Cathie Smith and Senior Citizen of the Year Marie Sellstrom.

The MC for the event Cr Mark Holcombe provided a welcome and included an acknowledgement of country.

This was followed by a speech delivered by Mayor Cr Steve Rabie who referred to “a sense of a fair go, the lifestyle, democracy and freedoms we enjoy” and that “we are indeed the lucky country”.

Then there was the arrival of the flags by the High Country horsemen and women on horseback, a reminder of Mansfield’s origins.

The flag raising ceremony was conducted the Mansfield Cubs, Scouts and Girl Guides.

This year was also the second year that there has been an Australian Day Ambassador: Judah

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Keheller recently appointed as the 2024 school captain at the Mansfield Secondary College provided a well-received speech and a young person’s perspective.

“Doesn’t matter if you are First Nation, or descended from settlers, or a child migrant or migrated to Australia or first generation Australian, we are all part of Australia’s history,” he said.

Judah said he once thought of Australia Day as a good time to go to the lake and down a snag.

“I admire people who have to work to earn their citizenship, I was lucky, I was just born here,” he said.

As part of the Australia Day ceremony Agatha Pronk from the Netherlands was welcomed as our newest Australian citizen in a ceremony officiated by Cr Rabie.

State MP for Eildon, Cindy McLeish congratulated Mansfield for putting on a great celebration and the community interaction that makes it such a great place to live.

■ More Australia Day coverage on pages 5 to 9 and page 12.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Growing population no reason for celebration AUSTRALIA’S passing the 27 million population milestone is a matter of deep concern and not a cause for celebration.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ population clock, the milestone was passed at 3.45pm on Wednesday, January 24.

It was helped along by a record 624,100 population increase in the past year.

That annual national growth was even more than the current population of Tasmania (572,800).

Imagine having to add the infrastructure of Tasmania – housing, roads, hospitals, schools, energy supplies, farms – to the country every year.

It all costs: economically, socially and environmentally.

Australia does not need a big population to be successful economically.

Indeed, many Western European countries including Ireland, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, Iceland, Austria and Sweden all have smaller populations than Australia but higher GDP per capita, or wealth per person.

The critical issue, however, is not wealth but the health of the environment.

The latest State of the Environment – Australia report in 2021 was quite specific about population growth being damaging to biodiversity, largely because of loss of habitat.

When the human population grows, other species lose habitat to urban development or farms to feed the ever-growing number of people.

So long as we continue to grow our population, our environment will remain in a permanent state of decline.

But many people lose out as well.

Housing supply has not kept up with demand, resulting in record housing unaffordability.

Homelessness is on the rise with many reduced to sleeping in tents or their cars.

Recent projections for immigration will ensure these challenges become more intractable, whatever effort is made to mitigate them.

Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) believes Australia’s population must stop growing before it reaches 30 million.

You can sign our position statement calling to an end to Big Australia at: https://population.org. au/sign-the-spa-position-statement Jenny Goldie, SPA national president

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A very big turnout for Mansfield Bush Market

By TRINITY KNIGHT THE Mansfield Bush Market on Saturday was a huge success with thousands of people enjoying the festivities on High Street.

Bonnie Clark, vice president and market coordinator of non-for-profit organisation Issimo Markets, said it was amazing to see the number of people from the local community and outside areas attend the event.

“We had a constant stream of people,” she said.

“All the stallholders had a great day and they sold a lot.”

Fellow Issimo Markets vice president Nick Cooper said this was the first market they’ve run which welcomed dogs and there was a big turnout.

“We had so much feedback from people that dogs are part of their family, they don’t want to leave them at home and they bring in more visitors as well,” he said.

“I think it was a massive success - there were dogs everywhere.”

All funds raised from the market have been put towards future community events in Mansfield.

Last year, the market raised $8530 which funded projects, such as the early year’s road safety at the cubby house, quilts with love which provides quilts for disadvantaged children, and the Men’s Shed.

On the day, there were 113 stallholders, which consisted of local food stalls, local organisations and non-for-profit

BIG WEEKEND: Jay Cooper, Bonnie Clark and Nick Cooper from Issimo Markets, were kept busy with the Mansfield Bush Market over the Australia Day long weekend.

PHOTO: Trinity Knight community groups.

Mr Cooper said community feedback from a market survey created by the bush market committee last year had helped inform the weekend’s event.

“This year we wanted to make sure we had the best store holders, lots of local make it, grow it, and I think we did really well there, so we’re really proud,” he said.

“The other thing we tried to do is just slow people down and enjoy the market.

“We installed more seating and shade, because we hoped to have that classic, summer barbecue and a beer kind of feel - a chill vibe.

“We also tried to focus more on doing interactive things, so we had some local drummers down the front, Liam Wilson danced, and there was slacklining which happened in the playground.”

Jay Cooper, treasurer sec-

retary, said the market was a great way for the community to come together and it brought more tourists into Mansfield.

“The survey last year was created to find out from locals how many markets they go to and what they perceive,” he said.

“We worked hard this year to curate and bring in more local food, because most of the feedback consisted of people wanting to find things they can’t get anywhere else.

“They don’t want to come through and see the same import of products that you’d find at any other market.

“We also had what you call incubator stores, so we covered store holders who were just starting out and might not have their own insurance.”

The funds from last year’s market have also gone into the investment of new infrastructure.

“We got a new sound sys-

tem which we made available to non-profit groups and a first aid kit, so others can run events like this for lower costs,” Mr Cooper said.

Ms Clark said the committee wished to prioritise local organisations at the market.

“We just wanted to create a space where people can come and hang out, so it’s more of a festival feel than it was a walk through,” Ms Clark said.

“There were free stalls for non-for-profit organisations who wearn’t trading anything and just there for information purposes.

“The SES, RAR, Friends of Venilale, Rosehaven and friends of the rail trail were there.”

The Mansfield Bush Market will return on Saturday, March 30 over the Easter long weekend.

“We welcome any locals to contact us about setting up their own stalls,” Ms Clark said.

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Mansfield residents attended a traditional smoking ceremony at Mansfield’s Botanic Park to pay respect to Taungurung Traditional Owners on Australia Day. PHOTO: Trinity Knight

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Frustrated residents call for minimum phone coverage FRUSTRATED Bonnie Doon ratepayers have called on Indi Independent federal MP Helen Haines to help improve mobile phone coverage in the region.

Last December Dr Haines welcomed more than $900,000 in federal funding for a new mobile phone tower at Kennedy’s Point, to improve service coverage around Lake Eildon.

The funding is being provided under round three of the government’s regional connectivity program.

Dr Haines said the funding was a “big win” for regional communities who have raised their concerns about poor connectivity and how it impacts their daily lives.

However, Bonnie Doon ratepayer Peter Brett wants Dr Haines to go further.

“The funding for Kennedys Point is welcome, but the tower may become just another cell loading down the already-overloaded data mobile service into the Mansfield area,” Mr Brett said.

“What we really need to see is legislation for minimum data service standards, especially during peak periods.”

Mr Brett and several colleagues own a property on Dry Creek Road in Bonnie Doon, an area which suffers from “slow internet and mobile

phone data coverage” during holiday periods.

“During long weekend or popular periods, the service around here just grinds to an absolute halt,” he said.

“Everything is congested and it’s just been getting worse every year.

“I’ve heard several locals talk about EFTPOS machines not working because the service is so slow.”

Mr Brett was worried about the potential consequences of slow connectivity during emergencies.

“Say there’s a bushfire and people need to log on to different services to check warnings and maps or access other essential things – what do they do if their phone isn’t loading properly,” he said.

“We rely on the internet in times of crisis.

“We appreciate when our federal member presses successfully for more coverage with additional towers but it’s time for the Federal Government to legislate for minimum data service standards.”

Last year, Dr Haines backed recommendations of a parliamentary inquiry into regional mobile phone coverage.

The ‘Connecting the country: Mission critical’ report makes 23 recommendations including guaranteeing minimum levels of mobile coverage.

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STILL MORE NEEDED: Indi Independent MP Helen Haines is backing local calls for improved services. challenges and frustrations of poor mobile phone coverage in Bonnie Doon, which is why I worked with Telstra and the Indi Telecommunications Advisory Group to deliver the funding of $900,000 for a new mobile phone tower at Kennedys Point,” Dr Haines told the Mansfield Courier this week.

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help the local communities across Mansfield Shire be better connected.

“As a regional Independent MP, I have been working with communities across Indi to identify where service needs to be improved, and the funding for Kennedys Point shows that this process and advocacy works,” she said.

“Acting on the recommendations in the Connecting the Country: Mission Critical report, released in November 2023, would go a long

way to bridging the gap for people living, working and studying in the regions who rely on good mobile phone service, and provide reliable communications during natural disasters and emergencies.

“The government needs to get on with improving mobile connectivity for regional communities and I will be keeping up the pressure for them to do so.

“Like Mr Brett, I believe we need a universal service delivery obligation on mobile service providers to ensure a minimum level of mobile phone service to all Australians regardless of where they live, and I called on the government to implement it in December.”

Dr Haines also introduced a Faster Internet for Regional Australia Bill to the Parliament in 2022.

“If legislated it would ensure all regional Australians have access to fast, high-quality, and reliable internet to the same standard as enjoyed by our city cousins,” she said.

“Working alongside the community on phone and internet coverage is critical to my work as the Independent MP for Indi and I encourage people to contact my office at helen.haines.mp@aph. gov.au to raise these issues so we can work effectively together to have them addressed.”

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Helping breath new life into Mullum Wetlands A CLEANER, healthier Mullum Wetlands will soon bring a range of benefits to Mansfield, following a major rejuvenation project set to begin in February according to the Mansfield Shire Council.

The $120,000 project funded from council’s capital works budget will focus on improving water flow through the wetland system and restoring its amenity as a high-profile green space.

In planning the project, council consulted with community members, including former Friends of Mullum Wetlands group member John Owen and the Goulburn-Broken Catchment Management Authority to find the best solutions to current issues with the wetlands.

Council has now engaged Optimal Stormwater to undertake works including constructing a new inlet sediment sump and clearing the congested flow channels, inlets and outlets.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said these works will result in reduced stagnation and weed growth, lower flood risks and better water quality in the wetlands and downstream.

He said they will also allow

more efficient ongoing management of sediment build-up.

“The Mullum Wetlands are a significant feature right at the entrance to Mansfield, originally built with a huge community involvement,” he said.

“With new development occurring around the Mansfield township it’s important we look after the wetlands which help to clean storm water runoff from local streets.

“The wetlands also provide an important habitat for birds, animals and insects.

“We’re excited to see this work occurring to preserve a clean, rich environment in the Station Precinct that residents and visitors can come and enjoy.”

Cr Rabie said works are scheduled to begin on February 12, taking about six weeks to complete subject to suitable weather conditions.

Some paths and walkways around the wetlands may be closed while works are underway, and construction equipment may be operating.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to take care and follow any signage when in the area.

MURKY: A new project funded by Mansfield Shire Council will help improve the health of Mullum Wetlands.

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Local roads resheeting program completed in shire UPGRADE work has been completed on 35.9kms of unsealed gravel roads as part of the Mansfield Shire Council’s 202324 Resheeting Program.

The works, undertaken by Alpine Civil in challenging weather conditions, included placing and compacting approximately 36,000 tonnes of new gravel, reshaping and grading the road surface, and improving drainage.

Council’s acting capital works

coordinator Fabian Rukshan, who oversaw the program, said works have significantly improved gravel road surfaces around the shire, meaning smoother travel for road users and less wear and tear on vehicles.

“Gravel resheeting is important to maintain the correct road formation and shape, improving longevity and safety,” he said.

“It also allows our crews to work more efficiently and main-

tain roads at a higher standard.”

Works were completed on priority sections of the following roads:  Howes Creek Road, Mansfield;  Mckees Lane, Maindample;  Three Chain Road, Boorolite;  Delatite Lane, Delatite;  Howqua River Road, Howqua;  Pikes Road, Mansfield;

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Cathy’s devotion makes a difference for wildlife AUSTRALIA DAY

MANSFIELD

Citizen of the Year

By LYNN ELDER

AWARDING the Mansfield Shire’s Citizen of the Year to Jamieson’s Cathy Raeburn for her work as a licensed shelter for our native wildlife seemed most appropriate on Australia Day. The mother of five is known for her tireless work rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife, and hopefully returning them to the bush.

Her dedication is such that she is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The quietly spoken recipient was humble in her acceptance of the honour and within minutes her phone was ringing with a “job” which Cathy had to attend to.

Cathy was nominated in recognition of her selfless work in providing care and assistance to local wildlife when injured and in need of help.

It was also noted what she does reflects a profound sense of compassion and stands as a testament to her unwavering dedication to our much-loved local wildlife.

The Jamieson Wildlife Shelter which began 21 years ago is 27km from the Mansfield township and covers Mansfield and the surrounding district.

Cathy said her property, which sits on approximately 28 acres of mainly natural bush, is the perfect environment to work with wildlife.

At present there are kangaroos, wombats, possums and wallabies in her care.

Most wildlife come into the shelter due to mothers being hit by

WILDLIFE SAVIOUR: Citizen of the Year Cathy Raeburn has devoted her life to helping injured native animals at her shelter.

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OTHER NOMINEES FOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: BERNADETTE Franklin was nominated for her devoted energy as a Taungurung Elder in raising awareness of Aboriginal culture for the benefit of the Mansfield Shire community.

EMMA MCPHERSON was nominated for involvement with the Mansfield Photography Group and her pivotal role in the success of the Klytie Pate Ceramics Award as assistant director for Arts Mansfield.

JANENE RIDLEY received a nomination in recognition of her contribution to the Mansfield Shire community over the past 30 years volunteering in numerous organisations, including the CFA, Jamieson Community Group, MACE, MMuDS, MDH, Jamieson Farmers & Artisan Market and the Community Bank Mansfield and District.

LEONIE BERRY was nominated for her work with the Mansfield Football Netball Club as both an umpire and player and in 2023 coaching the under 15s to their first finals since the inauguration of the competition.

TRACEY GRIFFITHS was nominated for her outstanding effort and dedication in initiating and organising the Maindample Plant Sale Day for 10 years which is an important fundraiser for the Maindample CFA.

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WORTHY NOMINEES: Pictured at the ceremony were (from left) Janene Ridley, Cathy Raeburn, Tracey Griffiths, Bernadette Franklin and Leonie Berry. Absent was Emma McPherson. cars, but there are also some from dog attacks, being caught in fences, mothers just dropping the joey from the pouch or stuck in dams.

When the Mansfield Courier finally caught up with Cathy after dealing with dodgy mobile reception, she was on her third callout for the day for a kangaroo caught in a fishing line.

When asked about what the citizen award meant Cathy said, “It is the icing on the cake and

one for the animals”.

She juggles three jobs to pay for the costs of running the wildlife shelter and the rescues.

Cathy concedes it’s “not easy”, but she does it out of a deep passion and love for the animals and their wellbeing.

She is not one to ask for donations, with all associated costs relating to the wildlife coming directly from her own personal funds, which can be difficult at

times considering, the cost of feed for the animals and the cost of fuel to collect them.

But anyone who feels passionate about our wildlife wanted to support Cathy’s work, it would be most appreciated.

NB: Anywhere in Victoria you can contact Wildlife Victoria.

Cathy said in Mansfield people ring the vets and they screen the calls to see if she can help and the council does this also.

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By TRINITY KNIGHT AGATHA Pronk was overjoyed to receive her Australian citizenship, surrounded by family, friends and the Mansfield community during Mansfield Shire’s Australia Day ceremony at Botanic Park last Friday.

“I have no words to describe it,” Agatha said, after having received her citizenship certificate from Mayor Cr Steve Rabie.

“I just have so much joy and it’s been such a lovely day for everybody.

“I think everybody who I’ve met here, should come and celebrate.”

Agatha first travelled from Holland in Denmark to Australia when she was in her 30s - some 40 years ago.

“I went to Australia with my boyfriend for three months and we loved it so much,” Agatha said.

“He had family here, so of course we migrated.

“Since then, I’ve been travelling around and doing work all the time and I’ve met so many people including my husband.

“I worked mostly with the el-

ALL SMILES: Agatha Pronk is proud to finally be an ‘Aussie’ - a moment she shared with friends, family and the Mansfield community at Botanic Park on Friday. derly, then I worked for the TAC and I’ve always been very busy.”

Agatha chose to choose to settle in Mansfield because the community is welcoming and kind.

“We chose Mansfield because we had a caravan and we often went to Mansfield and stayed at the doctor’s reserve

or other places,” she said.

“Mansfield is such a lovely small town, but big enough to live, people are so friendly and always helpful.

“I feel at home here.”

Agatha said that she does miss living in the Netherlands , but Australia has be-

come a huge part of her life.

“In my heart I will always be touched by the Netherlands, but then again I live here and I have come to love Australia and all the people,” she said.

“Now I am truly an Australian.

“I’m officially an Aussie, oi, oi, oi.”

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Karen’s years of volunteer work are recognised AUSTRALIA DAY

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Senior Citizen of the Year

By LYNN ELDER

SENIOR CITIZEN: Karen Pirie was chosen as the 2024 recipient for Mansfield Shire’s Senior Citizen of the Year at its Australia Day awards. PHOTO: Lynn Elder

BEING nominated for the 2024 Senior Citizen of Year was a privilege for Mansfield’s Karen Pirie, but she was “completely surprised” when she was announced the winner at the Mansfield Shire’s Australia Day event in the Botanic Park on Friday.

To cap off a day of surprises, Karen was also stunned when the inaugural Mansfield Pottery Festival - which she was instrumental in organising - took out the Community Event of the Year award.

A grateful recipient, Karen said she felt privileged to be standing here with the other nominees “whom I know quite well and who I’m sure feel the same pride as me in being nominated for Australia Day recognition”.

“Firstly, thanks to the many people who have supported

OTHER NOMINEES FOR SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR MAUREEN PRENDERGAST (left) was nominated in recognition of her work with children over many years in drums and percussion as well as working with those who have special needs.

PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY (right) was nominated in recognition of her contributions and active involvement in the Mansfield Shire community spanning 30 years.

All nominees received a framed certificate from the Mansfield Shire. me in my various endeavours, without them I could not have achieved this award. I must also thank the person (Joan Tehan) who proposed my nomination; she has literally been a mentor for ‘how to do it for community’.

“Each person who works for the community does it in their own personal way with a different focus, so it must be hard for the panel of decision makers to choose.”

Karen has been working as a volunteer over many years since moving to Mansfield in the late 1980s.

“The thing about living here is that you can get an idea, find

people who want to be part of something and get on with doing it,” she said.

“It’s quite exhilarating to work on projects that have a benefit for many.

“It sometimes takes years to deliver an idea to a tangible benefit, but it is well worth it and I recommend to anyone with an idea to put it into motion.

“It’ll be something you can be proud of, and you get to meet so many different people within our community and learn so much along the way.

“Thank you for being here today, thank you for my award and thanks for being a great community that is open to new ideas.”

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AUSTRALIA DAY

Amelie inspires with her volunteerism, leadership

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Young Citizen of the Year

SERVICE: Mansfield Scouts, Cubs and Girl Guides were out in force for the ceremony.

PHOTO: Lynn Elder

By TRINITY KNIGHT AMELIE Walker received the Young Citizen of the Year award, and a bouquet of flowers, during Mansfield Shire’s Australia Day ceremony at the Botanic Park on Friday.

The 19-year-old was recognised for her work as a volunteer in the Mansfield community and her role as an ambassador for young people.

“I’m really grateful to have been nominated, and I think it’s really important to bring awareness to volunteering, so hopefully more people will get involved,” she said.

“When I started volunteering with the swim club, we lost one of our coaches, so I got my qualifications and stepped up to do that, and it was the swim club that nominated me so I’m really grateful, and since then I’ve become involved with lots of other organisations.”

In 2022, Amelie completed year 12 at Mansfield Secondary College and across the past year she has undertaken a number of volunteering

CAPTIVE CROWD: Around 300 plus people attended the shire’s Australia Day ceremony.

PHOTO: Lynn Elder YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: Amelie Walker was awarded for her work as a volunteer in the Mansfield community and her role as an ambassador for young people. roles and opportunities.

She became a committee member of the local Women in the North East Network (WINE) which is community that supports and empowers women across the region.

She has also worked as a youth mentor within the Country Education Partnership Rural Youth Ambassador Program which provides young people in rural and remote communities with opportunities to undertake leadership

roles and develop their skills.

Amelie also presented in Canberra at a parliamentary briefing representing the Regional Education Support Network and tutoring students in Mansfield.

“The Regional Education Support Network is an organisation that provides free tutoring to rural students, and their mission statement is that location need not dictate access to higher education,” she said.

“Their aim is to try and close the gap between the education of regional students and metro students.

“I used the network throughout year 10, 11 and 12, so when I was volunteering it was really good, because I felt like I was giving back and assisting other students just like my tutors had helped me.”

Amelie is off to Melbourne University this year to undertake arts, studying politics and international relations.

ARRIVAL: High Country horsewomen Amy Carra, Meg Carra and Lou Hanrahan deliver the flags during the ceremony.

PHOTO: Trinity Knight

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Resealing works will commence on priority sections of identified roads across the Shire on 5 February as part of Council’s annual road asset renewal program. Sections of the following roads are scheduled to undergo resealing:

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Recently, Council’s grading crew has been working on the annual maintenance of Walhalla Road (as pictured to the right).

Next on the schedule is Woods Point where a complete township grading will be undertaken, these works are expected to be completed before the end of January.

Council now has three grading crews working around the Shire.

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AUSTRALIA DAY

Inaugural pottery festival takes out best community event Driving ambition is

WINNING AND GRINNING: President of the Delatite Driver’s Club Cameron McGann accepted the award for Community Group/ Organisation of the Year at the Australia Day ceremony at the Botanic Park in Mansfield.

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SURPRISE: Senior Citizen of the Year winner Karen Pirie with other community event nominees when the announcement was made.

Cr Paul Sladdin (from left), Steph O’Halloran for Battle of the Bands, Will Twycross director of “The Castle 2” and Gill Belle for Klytie Pate Ceramics Award and MOST’s Wendy Jagger (not pictured). PHOTO: Lynn Elder

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Community Event of Year

ONE of the newest creative arts festivals to emerge on the local high country calendar took out the Mansfield Shire’s Australia Day award for the Best Community Event.

A stunned but extremely grateful president of the Mansfield and District (MAD) Potters group, Karen Pirie, took to the podium with secretary Lynn Taylor, to give an acceptance speech.

“Thank you so much for our award for the Mansfield Pottery Festival event of the year,” Karen said.

“What an honour to get this award on our inaugural event.

“It was so great to bring this new idea for a festival to Mansfield and welcome potters from all over Victoria to enjoy our town.

“The overwhelming

feedback from the potters was that they loved the vibe and the friendliness of Mansfield.

“Mansfield is good at events and our heartfelt thanks go to the person who was the face of council, event coordinator, Gareth McDonald, whose support and encouragement pushed us to even more ambitious goals”.

Karen said this year’s second festival will be a threeday event over the Labour Day weekend, featuring of course, the Potters Market on Saturday, a new pottery exhibition and workshops.

“It’s going to be the weekend of weekends for potters and people who love this artform,” she said.

“I thank my outstanding MAD Potters committee of nine volunteers who make everything happen.

“They are amazing, each bringing their special skills.

“You guys are fabulous”.

Karen finished with, “It’s so great to be part of the MAD Potters with the support of council in furthering our community ambition to establish a community pottery studio and the amazing Mansfield Pottery Festival”.

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENT NOMINEES WERE:  The musical production of ‘The Castle2’ directed by Dr. Will Twycross.  The Klytie Pate Ceramics Award, which attracted more than 150 entries and brought 300 visitors to Mansfield for the exhibition.  Horsepower in the High Country, attracting 250 motor vehicles and thousands of visitors to Mansfield.  Battle of the Bands youth music competition.  Mansfield Open Studio Train (M.O.S.T.).

helping others too

By TRINITY KNIGHT DELATITE Driver’s Car Club president Cameron McGann walked on stage to receive the Community Organisation/Group of the Year award on Friday, after coordinating several fundraising events which raise money for State Wide Autism Services (SASI) and money for rare cancers.

Some of these events include last weekend’s Horsepower in the High Country, street show ’n’ shines, Hyundai races and a big show for the grand parade weekend.

Mr McGann said he was very happy to win the award, despite missing out on Best Event of the Year.

“We’ve been running as a club for 10 years now, and to be at that level where we’re winning an Australia Day award is pretty special,” he said.

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Mr McGann came up with the idea to start a car club in Mansfield after being part of the club in Wangaratta.

“We didn’t have a club in Mansfield and it was taking a lot of time going back and forth to Wangaratta, so we decided to start our own club and expected around 30 members, but it has grown a lot,” he said.

Today there are up to 250 members at the club and counting.

“It’s pretty big,” Mr McGann said.

The Mansfield District Hospital Auxiliary was the other nominee for the award.

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The perfect pathway into vet nursing for Emmeline

By TRINITY KNIGHT FOR Mansfield year 12 student Emmeline Evans, becoming a veterinary nurse trainee at Delatite Veterinary Services, while undertaking a schoolbased apprenticeship has been an invaluable opportunity to grow and gain real-life experience before she graduates high school.

After completing this apprenticeship, she will gain a Cert II in animal studies, a prerequisite for moving into the pathway of doing a Cert IV in vet nursing and many other jobs working alongside and helping animals.

“I was unsure about what I wanted to do until the work experience came around, and I’ve always loved animals, owned lots of horses and dogs, so I came to DVS and I absolutely loved it,” she said.

“After my placement, I asked if there were any jobs in the Delatite Veterinary Clinic that I could take up and there were.

“I think it’s important to give students a bit of an insight as to what the workforce is like and to try and prepare them for it if they don’t wish to go to university.

“This past year I’ve been working here one day a week, but I started doing work experience in year 10 where I did one or two weeks.

“The whole team is lovely and everyone’s wonderful to work with, so I thought I’d enjoy working here.”

A highlight for Emeline has been learning how to save animals.

Last week she helped to deliver six puppies during an emergency caesarian.

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them and got to see them drink off Mum,” Emmeline said.

Emily Humphrey has 30 years of experience as a vet nurse and is now the senior veterinary nurse and manager of the nursing team.

She is training Emmeline and has worked at Delatite Vet Services for almost 11 years.

“It’s a really rewarding career,” Emily said.

“Like Emmeline, I did a bit of work experience as a high school student when I was 16 and really enjoyed the industry, so basically just kept asking to see if I could get a job there.

“Thankfully the clinic in South Gippsland that I did work experience at, had a staff member leave and I was offered a position so I actually left school just before I finished year 12, because I already knew vet nursing was my career.”

DELATITE VET: Emmeline Evans and Emily Humphrey outside the Delatite Veterinary Clinic.

Emily said she chose to pursue vet nursing over studying veterinary science at university.

“The responsibility of becoming a vet is on a whole other level,” she said.

“There’s a lot of pressure working in the veterinary industry and being a vet.

“They must sustain long hours, financial and emotional pressures from clients, all while trying to manage a good life balance.

“As a vet nurse you need to have a really happy, friendly disposition and be someone who is obviously happy to deal

with animals while being willing to do long hours on your feet all day.

“People say they love animals, and that’s why they want to be a vet nurse, but I actually think you need more than just the love of animals….you need to be passionate about helping animals and science behind making them better.

“At the end of the day when you are faced with something like euthanasia or car trauma that can be really confronting for people if they’re really emotionally attached to the patient so you have to have a thick skin”.

Emily said school based apprenticeships are important, because students get to learn on the job whilst studying in that particular profession.

“They allow people to be able to come out of school and work in their desired industry and have a really good well rounded experience doing a block of two days per week,” she said.

“Vet nursing is a really rewarding career and it’s something that I think you need to have a bit of extra drive in and a certain personality to fit into this industry, which I think Emmeline has.”

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SNAPSHOTS

 AUSSIE TRIO: Celebrating Australia Day were (from left) Mansfield Shire CEO Kirsten Alexander, Chris Wilson and senior citizen nominee Pam ZierkMahoney.

 AUSSIE BBQ: Rotary exchange student Frida Nielson with member Maurie Walsh.

Ni  POTTERY FESTIVAL: Mansfield and District (MAD) Potters group president Karen Pirie (left) and P ssecretary Lynn Taylor accepted the award for Best Community Event for the Mansfield Pottery Festival.

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 BEHIND THE SCENES: Mansfield Shire staffers Gareth McDonald and Chelsea Young were thanked for their hard work on the event.

 AUSSIE BREAKFAST MATES: Coming together for Australia Day were (from left) Bill Copley, Mayor Cr Steve Rabie and Steve Adams.

PHOTOS: Lynn Elder

 YOUTH AMBASSADOR: Mansfield Secondary College ‘s Judah Kelleher spoke of a united Australia.

Thousands enjoyed Horsepower in the High Country

By TRINITY KNIGHT AROUND 2000 people enjoyed the Horse Power in the High Country event facilitated by the Delatite Driver’s Car Club at Mansfield’s Botanic Park on Saturday.

Club president Cameron McGann said this is the second year of the event which raises money for Statewide Autistic Services (SASI) in Mansfield.

“Last year we raised about $18 to 19,000,” he said.

“If we get $31,000 this year we’ll reach our goal of $51,000 which will be enough money to furnish one of the (SASI) retreat camps.”

Mr McGann said the event was not only aimed at people who love cars, but for families.

“The Mansfield Shire Council organises the slide, face painting, music and food,” he said.

“We just provide the cars and that side of it.

“Some of our members did a count and there were actually 150 cars.

“I picked the best in show which was a chevy pickup which was my favorite - it was a lot of people’s favourites actually.”

Mr McGann said it was wonderful to see people travelling from far and wide to attend.

“It’s just great to see the cars and the people that you know from other places who come from all over the state,” he said.

“I have friends from Melbourne come up that I only see once or twice a year and the weather was excellent.”

HORSEPOWER IN THE HIGH COUNTRY: 150 cars were showcased at the event held in the Botanic Park on Saturday over the Australia Day weekend.

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Anglers making the most of ideal fishing conditions THE weather around Lake Eildon and its surrounding rivers has mainly been warm and sunny, creating ideal conditions for fishing over recent weeks.

Daytime temperatures have ranged between 25-30 degrees Celsius (77-86 degrees Fahrenheit), with occasional light breezes, while Lake Eildon’s water level has remained stable, providing ample opportunities for various fishing techniques.

As of the latest update, the water level is at an impressive 99.51 per cent, allowing for easy access to prime fishing spots.

Water temperatures are in the mid to high 20s Celsius (68-77 degrees Fahrenheit), promoting active fish behaviour.

Clear water conditions prevail, offering excellent visibility for both anglers and fish.

Fish Species and Hotspots: Murray Cod: The Murray Cod bite has been excellent in the early mornings and late afternoons.

Try casting large surface lures and diving lures around submerged structures near the Big River and Goulburn River junctions.

Focus on points and drop-offs for the best results.

Golden Perch (Yellowbelly): Golden Perch are active, particularly in the mid-depth ranges.

Trolling deep-diving lures along the main channels of the lake and

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Redfin: Redfin are schooling in open water and can be targeted with small soft plastics and ice jigs.

Trolling small lures near the tree lines in Bonnie Doon and Jerusalem Inlet has also yielded good results.

Trout: The Goulburn River and its tributaries are producing some impressive trout catches.

Fly fishers are finding success with nymphs and dry flies, while lure anglers are having luck with small spinners and minnow imitations.

Bait Recommendation: In addition to lures, consider using worms as bait for a more traditional approach.

Worms can be particularly effective for enticing a variety of fish species.

Rig them on a hook with a sinker for bottom fishing or use a bobber for suspended presentations.

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Fishing Tips:  Early and late bite: The most productive fishing times are during the early morning and late afternoon.

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Using sounders to locate underwater structure can greatly improve your success.  Variety in techniques: Mix up your fishing techniques to discover what the fish are responding to on any given day.

Experiment with different lure sizes, colours, and retrieval speeds.

Safety Reminder: As always, prioritise safety on the water.

Ensure you have all necessary safety equipment, including life jackets, and be aware of changing weather conditions.

Stay hydrated, protect yourself from the sun, and be respectful to the water ways and others.

Conclusion: Lake Eildon and its surrounding rivers continue to provide excellent fishing opportunities for a variety of species.

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a novice, the diverse range of fishing experiences in this region makes it a fantastic destination for fishing enthusiasts.

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Obstacle challenge tests horse and rider

By LYNN ELDER

BONNIE DOON was the venue for the debut of a new equestrian event - the Obstacle Challenge Development Show - which was hosted by the Australian Cowgirl Company, now a new affiliate of the National Cowboy Challenge Association (NCCA).

The challenge which was held on Sunday, January 21 attracted riders and horses locally and further afield to compete on the sand arena at Bonnie View Park.

Director of the board for NCCA and a triple “A” rated judge, Kim Peterson, was very pleased with the turnout.

“We had 47 runs entered and 24 horses, and this follows on from a come and try day in December last year,” said Kim. The competition is fam-

ily friendly and suits all age groups and experience levels with divisions for youth, intermediate, rookies, legends, mavericks and nonpro riders.

Kim described the challenge as “a willingly guided partnership between horse and rider”.

The mission of the nonprofit NCCA organisation includes fostering such a partnership while “navigating an obstacle course with a high level of horsemanship and trust executed at speed”.

It is a newly formed worldwide independent association governed and supported by a board of directors including two Australians across several countries.

The horse and rider team run an obstacle course at speed with control (at a time limit of eight minutes) with

the degree of difficulty of the obstacles increasing for the different levels of classes.

The sand arena is set up with between nine to 12 obstacles.

The judging criteria includes horsemanship, execution of the obstacles and penalties apply to any errors, incorrect execution or missing an obstacle during the challenge.

According to Kim any breed of horse including quarter horses and Australian stock horses can participate in the NCCA events.

Competitors on the day won ribbons and prizes but other development

shows offer prize money.

There are entry fees to compete in the challenges.

The development show is run under the NCCA scoring system which is based on points with credits and penalties applied to each obstacle with an initial score of 70 applying to the competitor.

Each obstacle execution will attract a zero score with credits and penalties applied.

Under the NCCA rules horses receive credit for attentiveness to obstacles and the capability of guiding their own way through the course, and willingly respond to the rider’s cues on

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VALE: Paul Jackson, remembered at Merrijig OBITUARY

Paul Francis Jackson Born May 23, 1952 Died December 28, 2023 MORE than 100 friends and family gathered at the Hunt Club Hotel at Merrijig for a memorial to mark the passing of Paul Jackson.

As was befitting there was a piper, a soldier playing the Last Post and a large collection of old photos and military regalia.

Paul’s friend from childhood years, former journalist Geoff Easdown presented the eulogy for the occasion on Saturday afternoon January 21.

“These past few weeks have revealed the high regard with which Paul – Jacko or Jackson – to his mates – was held by so many,” Geoff said.

“Paul realised that too, confiding before his death that he wanted a live wake at the Hunt club to celebrate his life with friends.

“That was not to be so it was agreed that the wake should go ahead.

“And that’s why we are here today.

“Throughout our many visits during his illness, so many would say, ‘don’t forget to say g’day to Jacko from me’.

“Tell him we send hugs,” a receptionist at the Delatite Vets told me while Big Dook, Paul’s adored American Staffordshire terrier and shadow was getting a health check.

“Dook with his fondness for couches and beds visited his master during his last weeks, promptly climbing onto Paul’s hospital bed.

“The big boy snuggled up to his master with as much to say, ‘I’m here for you Dad and I haven’t forgotten you’.

“Paul Francis Jackson who passed on December 28 aged 71, and I were mates for more than 60 years.

“The young Paul was full of cheek and good humour; that didn’t change.

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PIPE BAND: A memorable occasion for Paul Jackson in London representing the Commonwealth of Australia.

“On one occasion while living in Melbourne he arrived home with a box of top hats.

“He also had thousands; I mean thousands of LPs, CDs and DVDs in storage.

“Jacko was a man of many roles; a highlands’ bandsman, fearsome patriot, high country horseman and chef extraordinaire.

“He was the beloved second son of Kevin and Erna Jackson and brother to John and adoring uncles to neph-

“He remembered birthdays, loved Collingwood Football Club and announced last September that his team was ‘off to the big dance’ at the G. “He drank Bundies and coke, savoured Rutherglen liqueur Muscat and MON tomato sauce. “‘There’s none better,’ he would say about the sauce.

“Thanks to Paul, five bottles sit in our pantry.

“He was a hoarder on an immense scale.

ews Shaun and Kevin.

“Growing up he played baseball, went to tech school where his dad ran the English social studies department.

“He rode ponies, swam the Murray each summer and ran wild with his mate Leigh Love during school holidays.

“Paul was 15 when the Jacksons moved to Geelong in 1967, where he was made to swap an idyllic life in a then sleepy river town for

the rush and bustle of industrial Geelong.

“He worked a range of jobs for numerous companies, including Pacific Dunlop as well as major shipping firms.

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“And that’s another story.

“Paul Jackson loved things military; bugles, bagpipes, drums, and uniforms.

“He gave 25 years to the Army Reserves; served in what was 5/6 Victorian Rifles and the Hawthorn City Pipe Band.

“He went to Britain for a celebrated gathering of highland regiments from the Commonwealth.

“Paul’s talent with the bugle was in demand on ANZAC Days.

“Dressed as a light horseman or bandsman he sounded the retreat and reveille at Merrijig and Yea. “Jacko honed his culinary talent at the William Angliss Food Trades School.

“He worked in pubs across Melbourne until Louise Brennan, who he had met at Dunlop, told him that the Hunt Club needed a chef.

“He became a pivotal member of the Yea Pipe Band, and against strong opposition from the RSL, he founded the Merrijig Dawn service in 2004.

“Twenty five riders and horses came to the first event.

“Nowadays more than 300 people turn out each April 25.

“Paul is survived by his brother John and adored nephews Shaun and Kevin.

“His ashes will be interred with his late parents in the Geelong West Cemetery at a date yet to be determined.

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By TRINITY KNIGHT

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here’s excitement in hundreds of households throughout Mansfield Shire as students begin their school year this week, some for the very first time.

Five year-old Skye McLeod is attending Merrijig Primary School this year, continuing the family tradition after her mum Kellie Lovick and grandfather Charlie Lovick who were both students at the school.

“My father, Charlie Lovick was one of the first of us to go there back in 1956,” Kellie said.

“In grade three I moved from St Mary’s and finished off my primary school years at Merrijig Primary.

“Carole McCluskey, who is the principal there now, was my teacher, so she’s going to be Skye’s teacher as well this year.

“It’s just a fantastic little school with so many opportunities which we love and there are about 30 kids this year.

“I think there are maybe nine kids from grade prep to grade two in her whole class which is great considering you might get 25 to 30 kids in other schools”.

Kellie said Skye has always loved learning and even in kindergarten she couldn’t wait to be at school.

“You get to play with your friends and learn how to read and write,” Skye said.

“We have a school dog called Olive.

“If you’re feeling sad he just comes and licks you.”

Kellie said Skye has high expectations.

“We’ve been preparing her by getting her to read her readers every night and she is super excited,” Kellie said.

“She can already count up to 10.”

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aniel Anderson will also be starting school at Merrijig after finishing kinder at the Farmhouse.

“I loved playing in the mud pit with my friends Billy and Ashton,” he said.

COUNTING DOWN FOR SCHOOL: Mahalia Quilty is excited to be starting school at Jamieson Primary.

READY FOR SCHOOL: Skye McLeod will continue the family tradition, with mum Kellie and grandfather Charlie both having attended Merrijig Primary School. INSET: EXCITED TO LEARN: Daniel Anderson is starting school at Merrijig Primary.

His mum Ashleigh Anderson said his orientation was very exciting.

“I got to play with my friends and the other school kids,” Daniel said.

Daniel’s older sister is in grade one at Merrijig Primary.

“She loves it and being a small school, they get looked after so it’s much better,” Ashleigh said.

Ashleigh has been preparing Daniel for school.

“He has been practicing counting, writing and learning the alphabet,” she said.

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ahalia Quilty is five and will be one of the eight children attending Jamieson Primary School this year.

Mahalia’s grandfather attended the school.

“We’ve got a bit of family history,” said Mahalia’s mum Loren White.

She said Mahalia’s brother Mason is a student in grade four at Jamieson and they get a lot of different things going to a smaller school.

“They get a lot more attention, more one on one time with teachers and there are a variety of programs they can get involved in,” Loren said.

“There’s a few new teaching staff this year and they’ve got lots of exciting programs such as art, gardening and sports.

“My son loves it.”

Mahalia can’t wait to express her creativity at

school and make lots of new friends.

“I will be drawing and cutting paper with everything that’s in my new pencil case, play with my friends, do art, learning and reading.

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oss Knauss is five years old and will be starting at Mansfield Primary School.

“Some of my friends from kinder are coming to school with me,” he said.

“We’re all in the red group and Miss Hart will be my teacher.”

Moss will be catching the bus to school.

“My bus driver’s name is Steve and my cousin Harper will be on the

same bus,” Moss said.

Moss’s mum Elke Cummins attended the school, and his grandmother Pam Cummins was a teacher there.

“We’ve got that family history and Moss’s cousins go to the school too,” she said.

“I loved it and had a great time there.

“Mainly the buildings have changed, and the playground is very different to what we have today.

“I went on the school bus with Nicole who is the principal at Mansfield Primary today and we grew up together- it’s a small world.”

Moss said his favourite things to do at home are playing outside finding bugs

EXCITED TO CREATE: Moss Knauss is a prep student at Mansfield Primary School. and playing with his lego trainset.

“I might bring my trains to school, but I have a guitar too and can play music,” Moss said.

He is looking forward to playing at school, making lots of new friends and learning to read and write.

Moss has always been creative and has big goals for the future.

“At kinder I made steamboats out of crafting stuff, and we used plastic trays to make them float,” he said.

“When I grow up, I want to be a train designer, so at home I design pictures of trains and I can choose what size I want the steam engines to be.”

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Flood events impacts down stream cause major concerns

By LYNN ELDER

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hrongs of holidaymakers have been taking advantage of an almost full Lake Eildon, bringing in tourism dollars to the local economy over the summer, but downstream residents are anxious and frustrated with the management of water releases and flooding events such as the one earlier this month.

Residents in neighbouring shires and further afield have taken to social media to voice their concerns on the Goulburn River Flood Impact Group, a public Facebook site set up last year.

The group now boasts more than 2,200 members, several of whom have been impacted by flooding more than once in recent months.

The public support group was created for affected people to share images, stories, and consequences of the Eildon Dam/Goulburn River water management program and to closely monitor current supply levels for Lake Eildon.

One member, Michelle Bissels, contacted the Mansfield Courier to air her concerns about the impact repeated flooding has had on her property near Yea. Ms Bissels lives in the Murrindindi Shire and was impacted again after the October 2022 floods.

Water from the Yea River came onto her property on the corner of Murrindindi Road and the Melba Highway.

She said this latest flooding was worse than the previous one, with “water above the star pickets and posts.”

The inundation forced the movement of 200 alpacas to higher ground and the headache of having no access to paddocks to feed them and “running out of feed”.

Flood waters isolated the property, and Ms Bissels struggled to obtain any assistance, including sandbags.

Her insurance did not cover damaged fences.

“Eildon should be at least 92 percent or even 90 percent so we don’t get flooded because the water cannot go anywhere,” she said.

In Seymour, market garden farmer Chloe Fox was forced to deal with the latest flooding, having barely recovered from a huge flood in 2022.

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PHOTOS: Lynn Elder rier caught up with Ms Fox, she was in the middle of her zucchini patch, pulling out crops that had been inundated during this month’s heavier than expected rainfall.

“We had to kill 90 per cent of our crops,” said the devastated owner of Somerset Heritage Produce.

While Ms Fox conceded that the flooding did not look as bad as the previous flood, with water receding more quickly this time, the loss of produce was still a substantial economic hit for her business.

“I am not confident it won’t happen again, as severe weather events occur as climate change marches on,” she said.

“I definitely have concerns about the way Eildon is managed; it is more about water for larger irrigators, not us smaller landholders.

“We need some transparency around the way water is managed, sitting at 99 per cent capacity and more rain on the way.”

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he latest flash flooding in the region with well over 140mm of rain in and around Yea, from January 8 to 9, prompted a visit from state politicians the following week.

The Shadow Emergency Services Minister, Richard Riordan said, “It was important this past week… to visit some of our flood affected communities”.

“Touring with John Pesutto (Opposition Leader), Cindy McLeish MP and Annabelle Cleeland MP it was clear so much flood mitigation work just simply has been ignored and investments in state of the art monitoring and early warning systems have not been made,” Mr Riordan said.

State MP for Eildon, Cindy McLeish, acknowledges Lake Eildon as a vital asset in our region.

“It plays a key role in tourism, water supply, agriculture and flood mitigation and finding the right balance between all of these demands can be tricky,” Ms McLeish said.

“While it had no impact on the recent floods, thanks to a reduction in releases, the government inquiry into the October 2022 floods heard from many people adversely impacted by past releases and water level management.”

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) inquiry results are not expected until after March this year.

Ms McLeish was hopeful of a recommendation calling for GMW to fully review the management of lake water levels and releases in consultation with impacted stakeholders in order to develop a balanced management plan.

“The impacts on downstream farmers’ properties and, subsequently, their livelihoods should not be underestimated here,” she said.

State MP for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland said the “lack of investment in our region’s flood mitigation measures nearly 16 months after the October 2022 floods is irresponsible and shows a complete disregard for our local community.”

She asked, “What hopes are there for a town with no flood mitigation measures in place, no plans for these measures to ever be implemented, and the cloud of ongoing insurance challenges for local residents and businesses?”

“The lack of action to adopt flood mitigation measures such as a flood levee, pumps, river gauges, and an effective drainage system has led many of these businesses to question their motivation to invest and expand in our local communities.

“Understandably, our

farmers are frustrated with the lack of action and protection being provided to them.

“They have rebuilt fences only to be flattened again less than 16 months later with grants completely inadequately covering the impact.

“Our towns cannot be left to tread water as the persistent threat of floods remains.

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eanwhile, GMW water storage services general manager Martina Cusack said GMW “recognise the significant impact the recent rainfall has on the people of Seymour, Yea, and various other communities in the Goulburn region and understand their concerns”.

“GMW’s obligations as a storage manager are set out under the Victorian Water Act,” she said.

Under the framework provided by the Victorian Water Act, the primary role of Goulburn-Murray Water storages is to harvest and store customers’ water entitlements while providing flood mitigation if possible.

Ms Cusack said the framework provided by the Act requires target filling points to be set for the

storage between May and October/November.

“While these targets are not yet in place, GMW has begun making releases from Lake Eildon to increase airspace and ensure the initial filling target on May 1 can be met without the necessity for significant releases in the days preceding the filling target,” she said.

“Managing Lake Eildon requires consideration to be given to conditions across the broader catchment and what requirements the different communities within the catchment may have in both the short and long term.

“Lake Eildon cannot prevent these communities from experiencing either flooding or drought but can mitigate the impacts of both.

“DEECA are conducting an assessment of the operating arrangements for Lake Eildon to determine if changing the operating rules could have any material opportunities to mitigate flooding downstream (Eildon to Seymour) and any associated environmental, cultural, and financial implications of such changes.

“GMW is fully supportive of this assessment and is providing information to aid it where possible.”

GMW removes its blue-green algae warning for Lake Eildon ANYONE getting out on the water for the rest of summer will be relieved to hear that GoulburnMurray Water (GMW) announced last Wednesday that its blue-green algae warning for Lake Eildon has been removed following a significant decline in algae level.

Earlier in the month a warning was issued telling people to avoid direct contact with water in Lake Eildon after high levels of blue-green algae was detected.

Although the lake has remained open to the public over the holidays for any activities that did not involve

direct contact with water while the warning was in place, it will be a relief for locals and visitors alike to know the health risk has been reduced.

According to GMW water quality coordinator Bianca Atley, blue-green algae occurs 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,” she said.

The best way to stay up to date with any blue-green algae warnings

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

Human consumption includes showering, bathing, washing, cooking, ice-making and drinking.

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February  FEBRUARY 1: Trivia night, Mansfield Rotary Club fundraiser. Dinner from 6pm, trivia from 7pm at the Delatite Hotel.

Trybooking.com/COBMQ  FEBRUARY 2 - 4: Mansfield OzCarFest - Mansfield High Street. Celebrating all things that Iconic Australian Classics represent with activities that will include touring events, street displays, period music, mystery runs, awards ceremony, Show N Shine and more.  FEBRUARY 3: Mansfield Summer Series 8.30am Aqua aerobics with Loufit PT at the Mansfield pool and 10am reformer pilates at Barefoot Studio (free exercise classesarrive 10 minutes early to sign in) contact lucy.marks@mdh.org.au.  FEBRUARY 3: Oz Car Fest Show ‘n’ Shine, Mansfield Botanic Park, 2pm to 8.30pm.

Live music, food stalls, kids entertainment.

Gold coin entry, $10 display vehicles.  FEBRUARY 10: 137th Tolmie Sports Day - Tolmie Recreation Reserve. Gates open 9am. Adults $10, Pensioners & Students $5, Children under 5 Free. For more information contact: Mary Reilly on 0488557986  FEBRUARY 10: Long Lunch Series: 12 4pm - Spurs Smokehouse, Mt Buller. Enjoy the last long lunch with a picturesque view from the deck that gives you a small glimpse into Mt Buller’s world class panoramic mountain vista.  FEBRUARY 10: Lunar New Years dinner at the Delatite Winery.  FEBRUARY 10: Mansfield Summer Series - 8.30am Tabata at the Mansfield Gym and 9.30am yin yoga at Found Yoga Studio (free exercise classes- arrive 10 minutes early to sign in) contact lucy.marks@mdh.org.au.  FEBRUARY 11: Merton Show’n’Shine: 9am - 2pm - Merton Recreation Reserve. Join us for a fun filled day with classic vehicles (Cars, Bikes, Trucks, Farm Machinery), market stalls, food trucks and coffee vans, kids entertainment and more.  FEBRUARY 16 - 18: Oscars 100 Hut 2 Hut Challenge. A 100km loop course that takes in 10 climbs and 8 iconic huts, starting and finishing at Mt Buller Village raising

MARCH 9 Merrijig Rodeo

awareness for autism and raise funds that help deliver early intervention programs for kids and families living with autism.  FEBRUARY 17: Mansfield Summer Series 8.30am Summer Strength with Lana from More Than PT at Botanic Park and 9.30am Zumba at Mansfield Gym (free exercise classes- arrive 10 minutes early to sign in) contact lucy.marks@mdh.org.au.  FEBRUARY 24: Mansfield Summer Series - 9.30am Pilates in the Park with Glow Pilates at Botanic Park (free exercise classes- arrive 10 minutes early to sign in) contact lucy.marks@mdh.org.au.

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 MARCH 2: Mansfield Hunting and Fishing Outdoor Expo, High Street median strip - 52 stalls showcasing everything outdoors. Food, beverages and cooking

demonstrations. From 9am. Free entry.  MARCH 8: Poets of Pottery Exhibition (Opening celebration Mansfield Pottery Festival), Masonic Hall, 6pm to 7.30pm, all welcome. Free entry.  MARCH 9: Potters Market as part of the Mansfield Pottery Festival, High Street median strip, 10am to 2pm  MARCH 9 -10: Poets of Pottery Exhibition, Masonic Hall, 10am to 4pm.  MARCH 9: Merrijig Rodeo, McCormack Park, gates open 12pm, main event 6.30pm. Tickets online.  MARCH 10: Swanpool Motor Festival, Albert Heaney Oval, 2426 Midland Highway, Swanpool. 8am to 3pm, $5 entry, $10 display vehicles. Swap meet, market stalls, refreshments and live entertainment.

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 Circle of Friends meet every second Monday at Invoke from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Join a group of women for morning tea, a chat and some meditation. Nominal fee to cover costs.

Enquiries: Suzy Rideout: 0466 998 811  CWA Monthly meetings: 4th Wednesday Evening or Sunday afternoon (alternating each month: March –Wed).  CWA Craft Days: Wednesday‘s 10am and last Thursday evening of the month at 6pm.  CWA Op shop open: most days from 10am to 2pm.  Family History Group at Mansfield Library.

3.00pm 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 Multicultural Group – Every second Tuesday of the month at 6pm at MACE.  Monday Mingle – Every Monday – organised by the Bonnie Doon Community Centre – chat and make new friends – new theme each week.

BYO ideas for activities – all ages and abilities  Mansfield support group for carers and people with special needs – morning coffee, third Tuesday of the month, 9.30am The Witches Brew  One-on-One tech help is available at Mansfield Library every Thursday and Friday during November and December. To make a booking please phone 5775 8621  Men‘s Probus meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday for monthly meetings, and then activities/outings are held on the last Wednesday of each month – or as organised.  Ladies Probus meets every second Monday of each month at Delatite Hotel for meetings and 4th Monday for social or as organised.  Preschool storytime 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  U3A meetings are held on 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 10am at the library.

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Jamieson celebrates its own on Australia Day THE Australia Day service in Jamieson last Friday, January 26, was well attended at the memorial hall.

The Jamieson CFA members attended, with CFA former captain Chris Badrock as master of ceremonies.

Chris welcomed the large crowd in attendance and invited them to attend the flag raising in the memorial hall garden, where the CFA members and public watched CFA member Jason Hicks raise the flag.

It was a last minute decision to move the service from the Jamieson River location, following heavy rains earlier.

Back in the hall Genevieve Bolwell sang and played guitar for the national anthem.

Mansfield Shire Mayor Steve Rabie was introduced and he spoke of his earlier service in Mansfield, prior to driving to Jamieson following the citizen awards presentation.

He was applauded with his announcement of local Jamieson and Mansfield Citizen of the Year, Cathy Raeburn.

A much loved member of the Jamieson community, Cathy works tirelessly with resuscitation and caring for native wildlife, from birds to

JAMIESON ON THE LINE with Carmel Dixon

kangaroos and everything in between.

Her award of Citizen of the Year is much deserved.

Mayor Rabie spoke of his ideal of respect and reflect and congratulated the Jamieson community for its Australia Day service.

Much loved poet Val Kirley came to Jamieson and held the local community spellbound with her amazing poetry and presentation of the Jamieson stories, recent and historical.

She also gave an historical challenge to the attendees to trace the Goulburn River mouth and intriguing wandering of the Goulburn River at Woods Point to the confluence of the Jamieson River.

She also recited Blue the Hoskins Pack Horse, God’s Own Country and Big Brothers Brass Buckle a poem Val wrote about her big brother Kevin and his finding of the legendry Brass Buckle.

It was a fantastic performance with the audience applause robust.

Following the poetry Genevieve Bolwell sang

 CEREMONY: Flag raising by Jamieson CFA volunteer Jason Hicks outside Jamieson Memorial Hall.

 COMMUNITY SPIRIT: The Jamieson CFA hosted a free sausage sizzle as part of the Australia Day long weekend celebrations.

‘We are Australia’ with the audience joining in the chorus.

At the end of the service the attendees were invited to partake in the CFA free sausage sizzle in the marquee at the Hall.

VISITING priest Peter Ray celebrated mass on Sunday at St John the Apostle Catholic Church in Jamieson.

He enjoyed his first visit to Jamieson checking the church location and tried fishing in the Jamieson River during the week, albeit without luck.

The fish weren’t biting that day.

JAMIESON Craft ladies will resume their artistic creations on February 7 at the memorial hall at 10am.

New members are welcome.

A very successful creative group of senior and younger artisans, the group create wonderful needle work, some of which hang pride of place in the hall, churches and private homes.

Many are made on request from hospitals, nursing homes and children’s organisations.

Following the service on Sunday some of the local church community joined him for lunch at the Courthouse Hotel.

Parish priest Father George Feliciouz will return this week to his parish.

THE Jamieson Community Group meeting will be held next Tuesday, February 6 in the memorial hall at 7pm.

All welcome.

THE first seniors’ lunch for 2024 will be held on Wednesday, February 7 at the Jamieson Brewery and Grill from 12 noon.

All welcome.

JAMIESON Primary School has had a refurbishment with classrooms reorganised and the playground made ready for the new school year.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2023/24 season

SCOREBOARD: Saturday, January 27

DELATITE DEF BY WANGARATTA MAGPIES

A RESERVE: Ovens Valley United 10/145 Jake Riley 34 Matthew Prestianni 5/27 def Wangaratta Magpies 9/136 Rhys Grant 31 Mikka Paulsen 4/33 and 5/142 Zachary Wallace 50 Nathan Cooke 3/15.

Rovers United Bruck 9d/200 Luke Whitten 68 Aneeque Azam 3/34 def Yarrawonga Mulwala 10/59 Jyda House 20 Joel Haddrick 5/9.

City Colts 10/90 Harvey Moore 23 Balanarsimha Reddy 5/28 and 5d/110 Raza Abid 22* Kurt Schmidt 2/24 def

by Rutherglen United 10/108 Kurt Schmidt 27 Thomas Moore 3/18 and 4/73 Adrian Roach 35 Vaibhav Sharma 2/11.

DELATITE 1ST INNINGS Gregor Fraser c: Nic Bonwick b: Thomas Clayton...............4 Alec Ritchie c: ? b: Matt Gathercole......................................5 Mitchell Copey c: ? b: Thomas Clayton................................8 Nick Scales b: Fraser Ellis .....................................................8 Lachlan Scales c: ? b: Thomas Clayton..............................60 Conor Reeves c: ? b: Fraser Ellis ...........................................3 Trent Berry lbw: Zac Guilfoyle..............................................6 Mitchell Purcell c: ? b: Zac Guilfoyle ....................................3 Matt Stevenson c: ? b: Zac Guilfoyle ....................................2 Joe Kelleher not out ........................................................... 5* Michael Burrows b: Matt Gathercole ...................................2 Extras ...................................................................................10 Total ...........................................................................10 / 102 Overs ................................................................................... 49 Bowling: M Gathercole 9/7/1/2, T Clayton 12/3/30/3, F Ellis 10/2/18/2, N Pell 4/1/5/0, C Stafford 3/0/11/0, Z Guilfoyle 9/2/27/3, N Bonwick 2/0/8/0.

B GRADE: Beechworth Wanderers 10/154 Chris Nuck 52 Leigh Pollard 3/53 def by Benalla Bushrangers 1/207 Christian De Fazio 68 Archie Warner 1/21. Delatite 10/79 Mark O’Loughlan 31 Troy Simpson 4/4 def by Greta 4/191 Fill-in 67 Mitchell Clarke 1/18. Rovers United Bruck 10/85 Matthew Nunn 15 Dylan Corcoran 4/25 def by Wangaratta Magpies 5/93 Ned Gorman 60* Selby Doyle 1/6. City Colts 1/137 Jackson Stringer 60* Corey Southern 1/20 def Ovens Valley United 10/100 Scott McMasters 33 Alasdair Brett 3/11. Milawa 5/153 David Radeski 45* Henry Berriman 4/24 def Merton 6/117 Luke Benton 43 Braydon Jones 3/22. Rutherglen vs Yarrawonga Mulwala results not available.

WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS Cooper Matheson c: M Copey b: J Kelleher.......................19 Lachlan Hadden c: T Berry b: M Stevenson ......................29 Jack Davies c&b: Lachlan Scales .......................................15 Nicholas Pell c: N Bogar b: M Stevenson .............................7 Fraser Ellis c: A Ritchie b: L Scales........................................6 Nic Bonwick b: M Purcell ....................................................42 Frazer Dent c: N Bogar b: M Stevenson................................7 Zac Guilfoyle c: J Kelleher b: M Stevenson..........................0 Charlie Stafford c: M Purcell b: J Kelleher ...........................3 Matt Gathercole c: A Ritchie b: M Purcell ...........................23 Thomas Clayton not out..................................................... 1* Extras ...................................................................................13 Total .............................................................................10/165 Overs .................................................................................56.5 Bowling: L Scales 20/5/45/2, J Kelleher 9/1/41/2, M Stevenson 16/5/28/4, M Purcell 4.5/3/12/2, M Burrows 3/0/6/0, G Fraser 2/0/10/0, N Bogar 2/0/22/0.

DELATITE 2ND INNINGS Gregor Fraser run out: Zac Guilfoyle....................................1 Alec Ritchie c: Cooper Matheson b: Fraser Ellis ..................0 Mitchell Copey c: Fraser Ellis b: Frazer Dent......................27 Lachlan Scales c&b: Zac Guilfoyle .....................................60 Conor Reeves lbw: Matt Gathercole ....................................2 Nicholas Bogar c: Jack Davies b: Zac Guilfoyle...................2 Trent Berry lbw: Charlie Stafford .......................................18 Mitchell Purcell c: Nicholas Pell b: Zac Guilfoyle ................5 Matt Stevenson lbw: Charlie Stafford ..................................0 Joe Kelleher b: Charlie Stafford ...........................................0 Michael Burrows not out .................................................... 6* Extras .....................................................................................8 Total .............................................................................10/129 Overs .................................................................................36.3 Bowling: T Clayton 8/0/25/0, F Ellis 6/1/29/1, M Gathercole 7/2/11/1, F Dent 5/0/30/1, Z Guilfoyle 8.3/0/28/3, C Stafford 2/0/3/3.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA DEF CITY COLTS CITY COLTS 1ST INNINGS Mitchell Giggins (c) c: R Clarke b: J Irvine ..........................16 Aaron Thrum b: James Irvine ..............................................1 Ben Feldtmann c&b: Brock McCabe ....................................3 Josh Nanson b: James Irvine .............................................26 Kent Braden c: James Irvine b: Ben McDonald.................24 Jessie Smith b: James Irvine ...............................................1 Tyler Nanson lbw: James Irvine...........................................1 Justin Solimo c: H Wheeler b: Matt Knight........................26 Jed Marek c: Kyle Archibald b: Brock McCabe ....................6 James Long b: Brock McCabe ..............................................1 Matthew Lister not out ....................................................... 3* Extras .....................................................................................6 Total ...............................................................................10/97 Overs ...................................................................................61 Bowling: J Irvine 12/6/16/5, A McMillan 12/11/2/0, B McCabe 13/2/33/3, A Heslin 10/4/19/0, M McCabe 10/4/19/0, B McDonald 3/3/0/1, M Knight 1/0/3/1.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS Reid Clarke c: Mitchell Giggins b: Josh Nanson ................14 Matt Knight lbw: Matthew Lister ........................................50 Harrison Wheeler not out ...............................................139* Brock McCabe c: M Giggins b: Matthew Lister ....................9 Matthew Casey c: M Giggins b: Jed Marek ........................59 Ben McDonald c: James Long b: Jed Marek .......................0 Angus McMillan lbw: Jed Marek...........................................0 Matt McCabe not out .......................................................... 0* Kyle Archibald ...................................................... did not bat Angus Heslin ........................................................ did not bat James Irvine ........................................................ did not bat Extras .....................................................................................6 Total ...............................................................................6/277 Overs .................................................................................84.5 Bowling: J Nanson 10/2/28/1, T Nanson 16/1/46/0, K Braden 22/6/60/0, M Lister 20/5/52/2. A Crispin 7/1/44/0, J Marek 9.5/2/44/3.

C GRADE: No matches played.

FAST BOWLER: Delatite pace bowler Lachlan Scales took two wickets in Wangaratta Magpies’s first innings.

PHOTO: Ken Rainsbury

BEECHWORTH DEF BY ROVERS UNITED BRUCK

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS DEF BY OVENS VALLEY UNITED

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS Josh Ansell lbw: Dean Fitzpatrick ......................................24 Bailey Dale c: Dean Fitzpatrick b: Clancy Ellett.................61 run out: Clancy Ellett ..........................................................80 Paddy McNamara (c) c: B Surrey b: H Scalzo ....................28 Jacob Beattie c&b: Brenton Surrey .....................................2 Lucky Shantha not out .....................................................39* Matthew Whitten not out ................................................... 3* Blake Nixon .......................................................... did not bat Harry Jones .......................................................... did not bat Jacob Schonafinger ............................................. did not bat Jonathan Hyde .................................................... did not bat Extras ...................................................................................26 Total ............................................................................. 5 / 263 Overs ...................................................................................75 Bowling: Timothy Cogger 11/5/31/0, Gareth Taylor 11/2/28/0, Richard Worcester 19/1/62/0, Dean Fitzpatrick 6/3/10/1, Clancy Ellett 10/0/38/1, Kayde Surrey 8/0/34/0, Brenton Surrey (c) 5/0/26/1, Henry Scalzo 5/0/19/1.

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNINGS Seamus Phillips lbw: Priyank Chohan...............................11 Dylan Bursill (c) run out: Priyank Chohan, Gary Priest ....28 Kane Fitzpatrick st: Gary Priest b: Priyank Chohan ..........12 Cooper Thomason b: Priyank Chohan ................................5 Nicholas Bleeser c: Priyank Chohan b: Charlie Bull .........48 Conner Forde b: Conor Brodie ...........................................51 Gurjot Gosal c: Jonty Priest b: Conor Brodie ......................9 Nicholas Impink not out ...................................................13* Samuel Piazza c: Daniel Brew b: Conor Brodie...................9 Glenn White c: Priyank Chohan b: Ross Cavill ....................7 James Neary c: Conor Brodie b: Ross Cavill .....................14 Extras .....................................................................................6 Total ...........................................................................10 / 213 Overs ................................................................................73.2 Bowling: Conor Brodie 16/1/61/3, Charlie Bull 11/2/28/1, Ross Cavill 12.2/5/26/2, Tyler Begnone 6/1/13/0, Priyank Chohan 16/7/40/3, Mitchell Wheelens 6/2/15/0, Daniel Brew 6/2/29/0.

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS Kayde Surrey c: Lucky Shantha b: P McNamara ...............22 Clancy Ellett c: Jonathan Hyde b: Harry Jones ..................3 Campbell Fendyk b: Paddy McNamara .............................19 Brenton Surrey c: J O’Donohue b: P McNamara...............92 Will Prebble b: Matthew Winter ...........................................0 Lewis Richards lbw: Paddy McNamara ...............................0 Richard Worcester c: Lakpriya Shantha Gangabadawatta Arachchilage b: Blake Nixon.................................................2 Henry Scalzo c: Harry Jones b: Josh Ansell ........................0 Timothy Cogger c: M Whitten b: Josh Ansell.......................0 Hunter North b: Paddy McNamara ......................................2 Dean Fitzpatrick not out..................................................... 0* Extras ...................................................................................18 Total .............................................................................10/158 Overs ....................................................................................54 Bowling: Harry Jones 9/1/35/1, Josh Ansell 9/2/25/2, Paddy McNamara 15/3/28/5, Jacob Beattie 3/0/12/0, Matthew Winter 7/1/22/1, Jonathan Hyde 3/0/9/0, Blake Nixon 6/3/3/1, Lucky Shantha 2/0/17/0.

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNINGS James Carboon c: Nicholas Impink b: Cooper Thomason ..............................................................................................38 Priyank Chohan c: Kane Fitzpatrick b: James Neary..........2 Ross Cavill c: Glenn White b: Conner Forde ......................24 Daniel Brew c: Nicholas Bleeser b: Samuel Piazza ...........35 Charlie Bull st: Nicholas Impink b: Gurjot Gosal ...............21 Jonty Priest c: Nicholas Impink b: Samuel Piazza ..............0 Susanka Gamage lbw: Gurjot Gosal ....................................8 Conor Brodie c&b: Glenn White ...........................................5 Gary Priest not out .............................................................. 7* Mitchell Wheelens c: Gurjot Gosal b: Glenn White..............1 Tyler Begnone c: Samuel Piazza b: Gurjot Gosal ................3 Extras ...................................................................................13 Total .............................................................................10/157 Overs .................................................................................70.2 Bowling: Cooper Thomason 12/0/35/1, James Neary 12/6/17/1, Samuel Piazza 10/4/26/2, Conner Forde 6/1/15/1, Gurjot Gosal 18.2/7/34/3, Glenn White 8/4/14/2, Nicholas Bleeser 4/1/8/0.

UNDER 16: Greta/OVU 5/172 Rory Harvey 42 Henry Scalzo 2/12 def

by Beechworth 10/202 Lachlan Fitzpatrick 47 Mitchell Benton 2/11. Rovers United Bruck 8/121 Will Graham 50 Jonty Priest 3/8 def Benalla Bushrangers 8/120 Josh Hart 55 Reid McNamara 3/6. Rutherglen United def by Delatite (frofeit). City Colts 8/145 Max Marek 37 Jake Walker 2/6 def Yarrawonga Mulwala 10/117 Nate Sheridan 30* Max Marek 3/11.

UNDER 14: Rutherglen United vs Greta results unavalable.

Beechworth Wanderers 10/50 Marianne Edwards 19* Xavier Garsed 3/7 def by Wangaratta Magpies 2/59 Lenny Sims 50 Luke Blazer 1/12.

Delatite 7/148 Felix O’Meara 36* Nate O’Keefe 3/27 def Rovers United Bruck Green 8/119 Henry Gibb 40 Nixen Martin 2/9. Ovens Valley United vs Benalla Bushrangers results unavailable. Rovers United Bruck Gold 9/210 Luke O’Brien 66* Jack Browning 2/26 def Yarrawonga Mulwala 7/184 Levi Purtle 51 Samuel Elkington 3/4.

UNDER 12 GOLD: City Colts White 7/31 Patrick Hunter 6 Tom Lambert 1/3 def by Benalla Bushrangers Blue 3/106 Thomas Snell 18 Patrick Hunter 2/9. Benalla Bushrangers Red 8/46 Samuel Mount 7 Caleb Hein 2/0 def

by Benalla Bushrangers Green 5/83 Jack Hart 20*Maximus Reynolds 1/6. Rovers United Bruck Yellow 3/80 Max Wyatt 14* Harvey Togolo Hill 1/3 def Rovers United Bruck Blue 7/44 Harvey Togolo Hill 11 Elias Thompson 2/7. Yarrawonga Mulwala Rams vs Yarrawonga Mulwala Bulls results unavailable.

UNDER 12 BLUE: Wangaratta Magpies White 4/90 Luke Jones 15* Samuel Patterson 1/7 def by Wangaratta Magpies Black 7/93 Max Patterson 30 Ava Penney 2/11. Ovens Valley United Black 8/98 Cam Wood 26* Dakar Hilton 3/7 def by Ovens Valley United Orange 8/154 Louis Sanderson 37 Owen Sams 2/14.

Greta 6/71 Alex Hodgson 13* Jack Spring 1/6 def City Colts Blue 6/68 Liam Solimo 29* Benjamin Sealey 2/8.

Rutherglen United vs Beechworth Wanderers abandoned.

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Strong performances on the greens for Mansfield MANSFIELD BOWLS CLUB

By LYN FOOTS LAST week’s Home Pennant on January 23 saw the Lime team of Tom Tomic, Philip Jensen and Ida Rachele beat the Gold team of Carolyn Close, Gwen Gray and Alan Hatcher 22/20.

The Orange team of Lyn Holland, Kathleen Bock and Harry Smith had a comfortable win over the Yellow team of Graeme Tyers, Peter McNeil, Tom Ingpen and Elva Healy 28/16.

The Pink team of Marco Bohren, Yvonne Robinson, Belinda Snider and Theo Scheltinga had a good win over the Red team of Mick Walsh, Doug Morley and Ian Morley 23/14 and the White team of Dom Diaz, Steve Lewis and Brian Sinclair won easy against the Black team Alan Dobson, John Lobbe and Christina Smith 25/9.

In the final game of the day, the Green team of Kevin Nikkelson, Trevor Thompson, Renee Prosser and Anne Wileman had a massive win over the Blue team of Mike Harrison, Glenda Revell, Denis Sharpe and Heather Ingpen 35/9.

The ladder sees White on top with 30pts +68 followed

by Lime 24pts +43, Pink 24pts +25, Green 24pts +6, Yellow 22pts 0, Red 20pts -13, Black 18pts -18, Orange 16pts -16, Blue 14pts -38 and lucky last is the Gold team with 10pts -83.

MIDWEEK O&M PENNANT The Midweek O&M Pennant saw Mansfield playing at home against Wodonga with the visitors taking the win 66 shots to 50.

George Peterson, Elaine Peterson, Chris Laws and Marian Ryan were behind all day but battled it out to win the last 3 ends to go down 21/27.

Ray Close, Brain Revell, Jenny Walsh and Irene Fuller had a close tussle all day with the scores level on seven all after 10 ends.

By the end of the game, Mansfield moved ahead to take a great win 18 shots to 15.

The final rink of John Foots, Noel Jackson, Mark

ON GUARD: Steve Spence takes a defensive stance during the match against Benalla.

PHOTO: Ken Rainsbury

LADIES B GRADE: Finalists Yvonne Robinson (left) and Lyn Holland.

PHOTO: Supplied Bettany and Enid Smith got off to a slow start and were down early but clawed back to be down by just 1 on the 12th 8 shots to 9. Wodonga showed their class to dominate the rest of the game taking the win 24 shots to 14.

Mansfield remains on top and will play Dederang away, pushing to return to some good form.

SATURDAY PENNANT Saturday’s Pennant saw the Mansfield A2’s playing at home against YMGCR and the home team a great win 96 shots to 47.

Mike Harrison, Peter Roberts, Noel Jackson and Shane O’Brien were down six shots eight after 10 ends but kept plugging away to eventually win the game 18 shots to 15.

John Foots, Ray Close, Mark Bettany and Alan Dobson shot out of the blocks

leading seven nil after six ends and were never troubled by their opponents taking a massive win 30 shots to 11.

George Peterson, Elaine Peterson, Jenny Walsh and Marian Ryan began slowly but the scores were level on the 8th end 6 all. Mansfield began to take control and eventually ran out comfortable winners 22 shots to 14.

The final rink of Ray Robinson, Graham Smith, Sid Revell and Enid Smith were in front from the get-go and with only allowing YMGCR to win six ends for the day, Mansfield took a fantastic win 26 shots to seven.

Mansfield has moved into fifth spot on the ladder and with only two games to go in the home and away season, it is going to be a tough task to force their way into finals contention.

AWAY: Kevin NIikkelson lets his bowl go against Benalla.

PHOTO: Ken Rainsbury They will play Corowa Civic away this Saturday.

The Mansfield A4 side also played at home against Benalla and a great win 92 shots to 64.

Winston Taylor, Gary Fuller, Vicki Klein and Tom Tomic began well but only had a one shot lead after the eighth end 6/5.

Mansfield put their foot down and only allowed Benalla to win three ends of the last 13 ends to have a runaway win 24 shots to 10.

Rick Nichols, Mick Walsh, Kevin Nikkelson and Lyn Holland sprinted out of the blocks but Benalla fought back well to be down by just one after nine ends 9/10.

Mansfield lifted their game and with some steady play they took the win 24 shots to 17.

Dizzy Tyers, Nick Klein,

Don Cameron and Doug Morley were steady all day keeping Benalla at bay winning 24 shots to 20.

The final rink of “Shifty”, Irene Fuller, Yvonne Robinson and Chris Laws got away to a flyer leading 10 shots to two after the eight end.

The tide changed with Benalla winning the next five ends to take the lead 13/10 but by the 18th end the game was all square on 16 shots a piece.

After a great tussle Mansfield finished the stronger taking a great win 20 shots to 17.

The ladder sees Mansfield jump up from sixth spot into third position and look forward to continue their climb this weekend up against Rutherglen at home.

CLUB EVENTS Sunday saw the final of the Ladies B Grade Champi-

onship which had been postponed from a wet Thursday.

After a close tussle, Lyn Holland was crowned B Grade Champ against Yvonne Robinson 25/13.

Congratulations to both players.

Sunday also saw the beginning of the Men’s 100up with the morning winners being Nick Klein won over Graham Smith 102/78 , Trevor Thompson over John Lobbe 100/52, Mick Walsh had a good win over Al Dobson 102/68 and Nicko had a win over Rick 100/58.

The afternoon games saw Trevor defeating Mick 101/75 and Nick Klein defeated Nicko in an awesome game 102/94.

The final will be played this Sunday against Trevor Thompson and Nick Klein.

Good luck guys!!!

Merton outdone by a competitive Milawa MERTON CRICKET

By ROHAN BERRIMAN MERTON cricketers travelled to face second placed Milawa in their B grade WDCA match on Saturday with the home side securing victory in a competitive game on a slow outfield.

The Merton side won the toss

and batted first making 6/117.

Luke Benton was again top scoring with 43, son James 25 not out out, and Ross Mackinnon 16 the top scorers.

Merton’s batters have struggled all season finishing off an innings with the side lacking some power hitters in the latter overs.

It was good to see young Jack

Lockhart play for Merton, being the third generation to play for the club, like his father Andrew and grandfather Red. Merton struggled to take wickets early with both openers seeing off the young pace attack.

The introduction of spin saw instant success with father and son combination Rohan and Henry

Berriman taking all five top order batsmen lead by young Henry taking 4/24 off eight overs.

Milawa was a little nervous at one point however their experienced lower order batsmen got the job done passing Merton’s total in the 32nd over, J. Papworth and D. Radeski both with 45, the top scorers.

Merton will really have their work cut out for them in the coming weeks due to unavailability and injury.

Anyone wanting to play, young or old, are encouraged to please come to training on Thursday night at the MCG and have a game on Saturday from 1.30pm against the Wangaratta Magpies.

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Mt Buller’s Jakara Anthony on a record-breaking ride

MT BULLER’S Jakara Anthony has continued her incredible record breaking season with her tenth World Cup victory of the season on Sunday morning in the dual moguls event in Waterville, USA. Anthony now joins legendary two-time Olympic medallist Dale Begg-Smith with 18 career World Cup victories, the most ever by an Australian mogul skier.

In overcast conditions Anthony cruised through the early rounds of the event to reach the semi-final stage against American Tess Johnson, where Anthony recorded a comfortable win 32 points to 3.

Anthony then faced her main rival this season, American Jaelen Kauf in the gold medal run, and in a close battle Anthony narrowly prevailed with a score of 18-17 to give the 2022 Olympic gold medallist her eighth straight victory in a row.

Rounding out the podium in third place was Olivia Giaccio who is also from America. ”It was really cool to come to Waterville, I haven’t been to too many brand new places on tour recently, so get to come to somewhere new and experience it has been really awesome, and I love competing in the United States,” said the 25-year-old from Barwon Heads in Victoria.

In the men’s event Cooper Woods made it through to the quarter final stage to finish in seventh place, with George Murphy in 29th, Oliver Logan 39th and Matt Graham 46th.

The mogul skiing athletes will now head to Deer Valley in the USA, for another single and dual mogul event next weekend on the always testing “Champion Run” at the 2002 Olympic venue.

Anthony is now one win away from equalling Hannah Kearney of the USA for the most ever wins in a season by a mogul skier,

ON COURSE: Greg Millott finished second in the B grade and is the sponsor of next weekend’s Ambrose competition.

PHOTO: Supplied

Golfers battle the elements with top scores MANSFIELD MEN’S GOLF

By TOM SWAN

GETTING SOME AIR: Jakara Anthony cruised through the early rounds of the dual moguls event in Waterville, USA, before taking the podium after stiff competition in the final stages.

PHOTOS: Mateusz Kielpinski / FIS Freestyle which the American achieved in the 2011-2012 World Cup season.

“Deer Valley is always the highlight of the season for everyone, so really looking to that,” said Anthony.

“They put on a good show there and it’s one of my favourite courses.

“It’s where I got my first World Cup start, my first World Championship podium and I had a win there last year, so looking forward to getting back there.

“It’s been a crazy season, one

win off that record set by Hannah Kearney, it’s getting close now.

“We will have to see what the rest of season brings, but I won’t be focusing on that too much, that’s when I might start making mistakes, so keep focusing on what I need to do out there and get better every competition.”

PODIUM FINISH: Jakara Anthony (centre) continues her winning streak with her tenth World Cup victory, ahead of Jaelen Kauf (left) and Olivia Giaccio (right).

Results from NCCA challenge event at Bonnie Doon EQUESTRIAN RESULTS from the first National Cowboy Challenge event held at Bonnie Doon on January 21 are as follows.

Placings in the Buckaroos 1st Amber Dennehy & My Fair Lady – total score 76.75 2nd Amber Dennehy & Huckleberry Finn - total score 74.87 3rd Chloe Sim & Drover – total score 70.01 4th Celeste Dennehy & Diablo – total score 69.1 Placings in the Rookies Youth 1st Jack Fahey & Ruf Hick – total score 71.65 2nd Baylee Wood & Tongio Sherwood – total score 69.69 3rd Blake Coward & Hughie – total score 67.68 4th Ebony Kenyon (no horse name provided) - total 67.47 Placings in the Rookie Senior 1st Michaela Akeroyd & Tommy – total score 69.94 2nd Jodie Coward & Swoop – total score 67.8 3rd Hannah Turner & Bet She’s a Gem – total score 66.91 Placings in the Novice level 1st Samantha Dennehy & Huckleberry Finn – total score 72.03

POLES APART: One of several obstacles posing a challenge for Anne Smyth and Bailey.

PHOTO: Lynn Elder 2nd Anne Smyth & Alias Premium Blonde – total score 69.33 Placings in the Ranchers 1st Ayla Sim & Sonny – total score 67.42 2nd Amber Dennehy & My Fair Lady – total score 64.61 3rd Celeste Dennehy & Diablo – total score 55.34 Placings in the Mavericks 1st Ayla Sim & Sonny – total score 69.9 2nd Jack Fahey & Ruf Hick – total score 65.81

3rd Blake Coward & Hughie – total score 65.18 4th Baylee Wood & Tonio Sherwood – total score 63.68 Exhibition run – Bridie Peterson & A Cool Custom Placings in the Immediate 1st Anne Smyth & Alias Premium Blonde – total score 73.82 2nd Reanna Gilmour & Bodacious Bruce – total score 70.29 3rd Jason Smyth & Silverthorn Musical Sally – total score 69.78

4th Samantha Dennehy & Huckleberry Finn – total score 68.39 Placings in the Legend 1st Anne Smyth & Alias Premium Blonde – total score 70.18 2nd Sarah Wilson & Times Two – total score 66.94 Placings in the Rookie Horse 1st Michaela Akeroyd & Tommy – total score 72.48 2nd Sophie Coward & AleJack Old Fashioned – total score 70.38 3rd Jodie Coward & Swoop – total score 69.45 4th Hope Lindhe & Express Jack – total score 69.32 Placings in the Non pro 1st Jason Smyth & Silverthorn Musical Sally – total score 71.74 2nd Reanna Gilmour & Bodacious Bruce – total score 70.71 Placings in Open 1st Zoe Mullins & doc Billy Ray – total score 74.54 2nd Reanna Gilmour & Bodacious Bruce – total score 70.87 3rd Jason Smyth & Silverthorn Musical Sally – total score 70.76 4th Jodie Coward & Swoop – total score 68.71 Placing in Pro 1st Zoe Mullins & Doc Billy Ray – total score – 75.93

AS the school holidays come to an end this last week has seen another one with some rather challenging conditions out on the golf course.

On Tuesday last week, 30 golfers played in a par competition with Brendan Egan coming out on top with a score of -2 winning on a countback from Peter Barnes and in third place was Damien Ryan also on -2.

All three played extremely well with Brendan having a better back nine than the other two.

On Thursday, 39 golfers decided to play in some pretty unpleasant weather with rain falling for most of the day making completion of the round pretty taxing.

The winner on the day was Ian Jones who played earlier in the day with a score of 38 points with Tim Hook coming in second on 36 points beating Adam Holt who also had 36 points.

Well done to all those who played and completed their rounds in very trying conditions.

On Saturday terrific field of 65 golfers played in much better conditions and sunshine for a change.

With the larger numbers there were two divisions with the results as follows; A Grade: 1st: James Octigan 38 points (h/c 12); 2nd: Paul Ireland 37 points (h/c 37); 3rd: Kyle Bridgeman 35 points (h/c 1) on a countback.

B Grade: 1st: Tyson Pollard 45 points (h/c 32); 2nd: Greg Millott 41 points (h/c 25) on a countback; 3rd: Michael ward 41 points (h/c 32).

Well done to the three winners in B Grade with some outstanding scores.

Congratulations to Tyson who hasn’t been playing competition golf for very long, with that score his handicap will be a little different when he next plays.

A great round by James who played earlier in the day along with Tyson. N Nice to see a visitor, Paul Ireland from Yarrambat Golf Club playing well.

This doesn’t happen all that often as visitors often find our course a lot harder than the ratings suggest.

This coming Saturday February 3 is the annual three person Ambrose that is sponsored by Millott Concreting.

Entries are quickly filling so if you want to play please register for the 12.30pm shotgun start.

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New cash prize to drive punters to Swanpool festival

By ANITA MCPHERSON COMMUNITY spirit and a new cash prize draw are expected to attract more motor enthusiasts to the annual Swanpool Motor Festival, which will be held on Sunday, March 10 at the Albert Heaney Oval.

The event is open to all those with a motoring interest, who want to show off their vintage car, motorcycle, truck, boat - anything with an engine - and enjoy the family-friendly entertainment on offer, with every entrant who displays their vehicle in the running to win $500.

The festival started in 2018 with a few dozen participants but has grown to attract over 400 entries, helping raise money for the community and boosting the

economy in the tiny hamlet.

It was also one of few events able to continue uninterrupted through COVID, the date luckily falling outside lockdowns, and volunteers being willing to pitch in to help manage COVID requirements.

Event coordinator Ross Coles said it can take 30 to 40 volunteers to make the event happen now and any profit is directed towards maintenance of the local oval adjacent buildings.

He said the cinema next door is a “last resort” refuge in bushfires, and has also been made available to a team of volunteers who came to repair fences destroyed by fire on regional properties.

“The motor festival is a non-profit community day held to raise money to keep

DRIVE IN: The Swanpool Motor Festival is growing each year, with all makes and models welcome to be part of the event on March 10.

PHOTO: Swanpool Motor Festival these facilities going - without it, they will just disappear,” he said.

“It’s run by the community, the volunteers all come from the community and lo-

cal businesses in Mansfield and Benalla support the event.”

Ross estimates the festival generates around $30,000 for the local economy, thanks to

the support of sponsors and those who visit, spend and stay in the region.

And he’s hopeful for another strong turnout this year, despite there being more events on the calendar competing for a similar audience.

“We’ve been lucky - we run a good event, people enjoy it, and those that do come always comment they will come back because they enjoyed themselves,” he said.

“We get people who travel from Melbourne and from New South Wales, so a lot of local businesses benefit from it.

“If everybody who comes along enjoys themselves, that’s a success as far as I’m concerned.”

At this year’s event on Sunday, March 10 there will be a swap meet, mar-

ket stalls, band Rattler will perform live throughout the day, there will be food vans and face painting for kids.

Display vehicle entry fee is $10 (which includes festival admission for two adults) with every entry in the running to win the $500 cash prize, drawn at 2pm.

There are also lots of other prizes to be won, with Shannons Insurance also providing two trophies.

“Every car that enters has the same chance of winning, regardless of its condition,” said Ross.

“We thought a cash prize would create a bit of interest and get people there.”

Gates open at 8am and entry is $5 per adult (children under 16 free) with more information at swanpoolmotorfestival.com.au or the event Facebook page.

Pleasing first month results for golfing ladies GOLF - LADIES

By LINDA TERRY, Mansfield Ladies Golf

FIRST AND FOREMOST: Patrick (left) and Archie (right) with their dad Liam Delany, practising their bike riding skills.

Bike safety at forefront in locally-delivered AusBike CYCLING Australia and the Australian Government have launched a national program called AusBike.

AusBike is designed to give kids the essential skills to experience the freedom, fun and adventure of life on a bike.

The program has been designed by expert coaches and is delivered by accredited instructors.

Thanks to the Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club (MMBCC) this program will start this Sunday for the next eight weeks for any children turning five this year though to 12 years old.

AusBike is separated into levels or “gears” and running the program comes with two trial bikes and gear for games to help develop skills.

Mansfield will be starting AusBike with the “1st gear” at 4pm

Sunday which is for children who are beginners and relatively new to bike riding – they will learn things such as bike safety check, power position, emergency braking and hand-signaling.

At 4:45pm the “2nd gear” group will begin.

This group is for children who can confidently ride on their own and stop using their brakes but would like to learn some more skills.

This group will learn things like controlled braking, weight transfer, looking back, track stand, onehanded riding and cornering.

This group would be a good way to progress to the MMBCC Dirt Critters Tuesday sessions.

Both sessions will meet at the start of the Rail Trail behind the information centre.

This gives plenty of flexibility for different surfaces, hills and obstacles to challenge the children as they progress.

Coach Liam Delany was inspired to run the program after both his boys had cars pull out of driveways causing accidents that could have been avoided.

These accidents led to numerous conversations around other local children having similar accidents riding to and from school.

Liam’s main objective is to equip the children of Mansfield with the skills to avoid accidents in the first place or at least minimise the damage.

It also raises the issue of Mansfield’s poor cycling infrastructure.

The town is growing fast.

With the increase in traffic,

Liam has asked the council to work towards a cycle safe program for our children which can align with the existing footpath strategy.

Children up to 12 are legally allowed to ride on footpaths.

Mansfield doesn’t have footpaths on every street and very few bike lanes to compensate for this, so a long term strategy is required.

The program costs $120 and those that qualify for the active kids grant can contact Liam to claim this.

We would like everyone to sign up this week so the two sessions are full with 10 young cyclists per session.

To do this just search the Ausbike program or head to the clubs Facebook page for the sign up link.

Any questions feel free to email liamdelany@gmail.com.

ALREADY we have finished our first month of golf for the year.

There were some very good scores which we hope the ladies can continue into the year.

A large Tuesday field of 12 ladies played Stableford with Jenny Koraus winning with a great 20 points.

That handicap is coming down, Jenny.

Kylie Egan, Shirley Nolan and Anne Blampied all followed with a very good 18 points each.

Wednesday was a two person Ambrose event.

The calculation of the combined handicaps was interesting, and could have meant being beaten by the slimmest of margins.

Linda Brook and Lyn Holland however made sure of the win with a great 64.25 net.

Sheryl Sargent and Anne Blampied not that far behind with 65.5 and third were Linda Terry and Nicki Cooper on 67.75.

Line balls to the teams of Sue Crow and Patsy Smiles, Kerri Nicol and Susan Kinloch and Kylie Egan and Lorraine Cullen.

Nearest the pin (NTP) went to Linda Terry third, Sheryl Sargent seventh and Pauline Ahola sixteenth.

Despite a busy long weekend Saturday on the course, the play flowed smoothly.

Our vice-captain Linda Brook won with a terrific 38 points.

Marion Sergeant was second on a countback from Kerri Nicol on 36 points.

Line balls to Sam Bailey 33 and Sue Parsons 32.

NTP’s Millie Cumming on third and Sue Parsons on sixteenth.

This Wednesday is Monthly Medal sponsored by one of our supportive local businesses, Mansfield Pharmacy.

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Good fightback by Delatite A GRADE CRICKET

By PETER SCALES - Delatite A Grade The Delatite First XI fought back hard against Wangaratta Magpies at the resplendent Lords Reserve on Saturday, losing the game but showing some real ticker.

Resuming on 1/69 chasing just 102, Magpies lost a wicket without adding to their score, with veteran Matt Stevenson removing opener Lachlan Hadden.

Lachy Scales effected a fine caught and bowled to remove his Maggies’ counterpart, skipper Jack Davies, the score now 3/69.

The visitors steadied but lost another two shortly thereafter to the Stevenson-Scales duo to see them get the wobbles up at 5/85.

The home-side sensed a miracle when two further wickets fell in succession with the score on 99, however the Magpies cruised past the target, going on to be all out in the 57th over for 165.

For Delatite, Stevenson snared four wickets while Scales, Joe Kelleher and Mitch Purcell picked up two apiece.

With plenty of overs remaining in the day’s play, Delatite batted a second time.

This started disastrously with Gregor Fraser caught short of his ground attempting a second run, while fellow opener Alec Ritchie was unlucky to glove one down the leg side. The ‘Titers went into the afternoon tea break on a perilous 2/2, and the Maggies sniffed the chance of an outright victory.

After the break, however, Mitch Copey and Scales knuckled down for a fine 50-run partnership, Copey out for a punishing 27.

Scales batted on with good support from Trent Berry who compiled an important 18 runs.

DELATITE A GRADE: Slips take another catch.

KEEPER: Mitch Copey on the ball.

Scales matched his fine 60 in the first dig with an equally impressive 60 in the second, however when he and Berry were out, the Magpies ran through the tail, with Charlie Stanford taking a rare hat-trick.

Delatite was all out for 129, not a great improvement over their first innings 102.

However, with some glimpses of form returning to some batsmen, and the fighting spirit they showed in the field, they can take some positives out of this loss.

Next round sees the team back at home up against the Benalla Bushrangers in what should be a great clash.

DELATITE B: Paul Brond gets away with this shot keeper looks to swallow the ball.

ON FIRE: Delatite A grade cricketers celebrate after taking another wicket.

WHY DID I DO THAT: Kane Hoskins rethinks his shot.

OUT: Andrew Cook gone.

PHOTOS: Ken Rainsbury

PHOTOS: Ken Rainsbury

Greta proves too strong for Delatite B side

CRICKET

By DAVID FOSTER Wangaratta & District Cricket Association - B Grade Delatite 79 defeated by Greta 4/191 DELATITE’S B Grade side found itself on the receiving end of a 112 run walloping at the hands of thirdplaced Greta.

Played at Mansfield Recreation

Reserve, Delatite won the toss.

Batting first seemed like the right call as the openers powered to 0/41 at a run a ball.

That was the point when the wheels fell off.

Nick Ferguson was caught for nine and without further addition fellow opener Mark O’Loughlan departed for a hard hitting 31.

Wickets continued to tumble regularly until the last four wickets

crashed with the score stalled on 79.

Only Richy Philip stood up in the middle order for a gallant 20.

For Greta Troy Simpson created mayhem with 4/4. Two wickets apiece went to Aaron Kosch 2/6, Michael Walker 2/24 and David Allen 2/44.

Batting was a breeze for Greta as they hauled in the lowly target in just 12 overs.

Ian Beattie led the way with a bright and creative 67. Jack Scholes

confidently made his way to 52 before retiring.

Aidan Callegari 25, Simon O’Brien 12 and Rory Harvey 11 also made it to double figures Greta concluded its 36 overs on 4/191, the win moving it up a rung to second place on the ladder.

Delatite’s Mitch Clarke took 1/18, Richy Philip 1/26 and Nick Hoskin 1/36.

Andrew Cook distinguished

himself in the field with a sharp run out.

Delatite travels to Benalla on Saturday to take on runaway ladder leaders Benalla Bushrangers.

Saturday also sees Delatite stalwart Peter Scales play his 300th game for the club.

All are welcome to cheer him on at the Lords Reserve in an A Grade contest also against Benalla Bushrangers.

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Under 14s put on impressive show at Lords Oval CRICKET - UNDER 14S

By ANDREW COOK MANSFIELD’S U14s hosted Rovers United Bruck Green at Lords Oval over the previous two Saturdays, in their first two-day game for 2024.

Bruck Green won the toss and chose to bat first and started their innings watchfully, reaching 22 for no loss after their first ten overs and seeing off Delatite’s opening bowlers.

Jake Hoskin made the first breakthrough in his second over, bowling opener Sam McIntosh for 11.

His batting partner Henry Gibb however accelerated the scoring rate, retiring on 31, including six fours.

Two further wickets just before the tea break left Bruck Green on 2/55.

After the break Delatite were able to take regular wickets, runs coming in clumps as occasional maidens were interspersed with expensive overs.

After 40 overs Bruck Green had amassed a total of 119 runs, with Delatite taking 8 wickets.

Best bowling for the morning went to Nixen Martin with 2/9 off six overs.

Delatite returned to Lords last Saturday for the run chase and came out of the blocks strongly, openers Will Benton and Josh Cook putting on an opening stand of 26 in just five overs.

Further runs followed from Jake Hoskin (15) and Copper Martin (16), Delatite rattling along to reach 85 runs at the half-way point. Despite the excellent run-rate, five wickets had already been lost.

So the game was finely balanced until Felix O’Meara’s combination

FIRST WOMAN: Hayley Wilson with her surprise award for Australia’s Skateboarder of the Year for 2024. PHOTO: Catriona Wilson

SOUND OF WILLOW: Cooper Martin in fine batting form. PHOTOS: Ken Rainsbury

Wilson’s Aussie honour ■ From back page

Now aged 22 she has achieved this goal after many years of commitment, dedication, passion and competitions including the Tokyo Olympics.

Hayley continues to be a role model for young people and in particular young girls right across the world.

Parents Catriona and James Wilson and Hayley’s brother Liam are also very proud of her award.

“Being the first woman to be awarded Australian Skateboarder of the Year is a very special history making moment and seeing the look on her face when she entered the surprise ceremony was priceless,” Catriona said.

Her mother tells us there is no rest for Hayley though, because she has to fulfill media and sponsor projects both here in Australia and overseas.

ON FIRE: Cooper Martin another four coming up.

BATTER: Jake Hoskin put on a good run rate. of watchful defence and aggressive punishment of anything wide or short brought him to a quick-fire 30 and brought Delatite to the brink of victory.

After O’Meara’s retirement the remainder of Delatite’s batters passed the target with eight overs to spare, only losing one further wicket.

Delatite face City Colts next week at the Recreation Reserve for another two-day game, with a finals position in their sights if they can topple the Colts who sit two spots above them on the ladder.

BIG HITTER: Josh Cook on his way to a big score.

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MANSFIELD EAGLES PUTTING IN THE HARD YARDS MANSFIELD Eagles’ footballers (pictured) are kicking into the next gear at training, with practice matches only weeks away.

Club president Ray Robinson said numbers had been excellent with between 40 and 50 players attending each training

session in the build-up to the season start, on the Easter weekend.

Round one will see Mansfield versus Echuca on home ground, with the Easter Saturday match set to draw a huge crowd.

“It’s the only game being played that

weekend, and it will be great a drawcard for the town, on what will already be a busy weekend,” Robinson said.

In the weeks ahead the Eagles will go head-to-head with the Wangaratta Magpies on March 2 and the Wangaratta

Rovers on March 16, with both practice matches scheduled away from home.

Practice matches will also be held for the netball teams with dates to be confirmed.

PHOTO: Ken Rainsbury

Wilson’s Aussie honour MANSFIELD Olympian and skateboarder Hayley Wilson has been awarded Australia’s Skateboarder of the Year (SOTY) for 2024.

Hayley won the nation’s most prestigious skateboarding award in a surprise ceremony in Melbourne on January 25.

She made history as the first woman to be awarded the SOTY title on the event’s 20th anniversary year.

Hayley was shortlisted from a field of more than 20 contenders including two other women.

In mid-January voting opened to anyone from across the globe to vote for the nominated finalists.

The public vote together with the

Hayley first woman to be awarded Australia’s Skateboarder of the Year

judges’ input, saw Hayley take out Australia’s highest skateboarding honour.

CEO of Slam Skateboarding, Trent Fahey, said Hayley’s win was resounding “and having released two video parts for sponsors Nike and Real, and showing continuing commitment to the industry she is an outstanding recipient”.

Hayley retired from competition skateboarding in 2022 to focus on her filming commitments with her sponsors but she did make a brief comeback in October 2023 when

she was invited to compete in Street League in Sydney.

Her dream of competing in the World Street League came true on home turf and she was a crowd favourite to a sellout audience at the Ken Rosewall Arena, scoring the highest trick score in the qualifier.

When Hayley started skateboarding in Mansfield at seven years of age her dream was to be awarded Australia’s Skateboarder of the Year.

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IN ACTION: Hayley Wilson has recently featured in an iconic US skateboarder’s magazine.

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