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End open slather Woolworths,, Coles have 64% of market share compared p to Britain’s 43% and USA’s 34% THE Australian Greens tabled a bill in the Senate last Tuesday to introduce divestiture powers into Australian competition law to with the view of ending the supermarket duopoly between Woolworths and Coles.

Greens Economic Justice spokesperson Senator Nick McKim said the giant supermarket corporations have had it their way for far too long.

“It’s time that the interests of

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people took precedence over the profits of corporations,” he said.

“We need to stop supermarket corporations ruthlessly using their market power to gouge prices while raking in billions of dollars in profits.

“Giving our courts and

competition regulators the power to smash the supermarket duopoly will help rein them in.”

“This isn’t a controversial or radical proposition.

“The UK has this power, and the US has been using it for well over a century.”

It comes after the supermarket duopoly was in Indi MP Helen Haines’ crosshairs in parliament recently as she urged the government to act on

cost-of-living pressures.

In her ‘Reining in the supermarket duopoly’ speech Dr Haines again highlighted the cost-of-living and the impacts it is having on people in Indi.

“We know that Australia is going through a period of inflation; in fact, we learnt that prices rose 3.4 per cent in the year to January,” she said.

“But many people will tell you the price increases we have seen

at Coles and Woolies have been well above that, and the data backs that up too.”

Dr Haines said Woolworths and Coles have a combined market share of 65 per cent compared to Britain where the top two supermarkets have a combined market share of 43 per cent; and the United States, where the four largest supermarkets have a combined market share of 34 per cent.

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A new voice to be heard in Indigo Shire community

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN A SELF-APPOINTED community group has formed in the Indigo Shire with the goals of improving transparency with council and the local community.

Indigo Community Voice (ICV) made up of six local volunteer members has emerged out of being “disillusioned” by Indigo Shire council performance in recent years.

The group has formed on the back of results from the annual Victorian Community Satisfaction performance surveys, which the group said has shown a downward trend in the past five years.

President Herb Ellerbock said the lack of transparency between council and the community in decision making along with council spending have become major concerns for the members of the group.

“Council simply have their own priorities and we need to start realigning what council does with what the community expectations are,” he said.

“We don’t want to be antagonistic towards council, ideally we would like to rebuild what we think is lost confidence in council.

“We hope that Indigo Community Voice can help to rebuild the relationship and trust between Indigo community members and the councillors elected to represent them to provide the necessary support and services.”

Mr Ellerbock said the group believe council spending does not match the community’s desires.

“They use a rating method here in Indigo Shire and it produces very unfair outcomes for a significant section of the community,” he said.

A NEW VOICE: Herb Ellerbock (left), Carol Gillman, Peter Twigg, Christine Stewart and Charlie Mitchell of Indigo Community Voice will be hoping to improve consultation between Indigo Shire Council and its community.

“Two years ago when the rate cap was 1.75 per cent, the residential rates went up nearly four times that, in my case it went up more than eight times that.

“Council has been aware of a much better way of doing that, but they simply haven’t acted on it.

“The first time we as ratepayers or community members get to see a council agenda for a council meeting is typically four days before the meeting, and that’s just not acceptable.

“If there’s any big issues like rates, which will be coming up very shortly, the budget, those sorts of issues we have four days to respond to.”

Mr Ellerbock said no one in the group had any intention of going up for a councillor position in this year’s council elections.

“Some people have suggested to me that I should stand but the way the Local Government Act is structured now, I’d be more effective outside the council than in it,” he said.

“We’ll be acting as middle men and we will try and hope to find good representation for council.”

In response to the group’s formation, Indigo Shire Council chief executive officer, Trevor Ierino said council invited feedback and input from all community members.

“At present we are asking the

community to participate in a review of the Community Vision and for it to share its hopes, dreams and aspirations for the shire’s future,” he said.

“The drop in overall council performance in the 2023 Community Satisfaction Survey was consistant with a state-wide trend where scores were lower than previous years.

“This trend was attributed to a decline in satisfaction with roads, cost of living and general trust in government.”

To find out more information about the Indigo Community Voice, you can visit their website via: https://IndigoCommunityVoice.org.

Call to improve BeechworthWangaratta Road safety VICTORIAN Minister for Roads and Roads Safety, Melissa Horne, has been asked to intervene to help address residents’ safety concerns on the Beechworth-Wangaratta Road.

Wangaratta-based state MP for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, highlighted local fears in Parliament last week, seeking Minister Horne’s assistance to have Regional Roads Victoria meet with local residents on-site to discuss improving safety of the road at Airey Lane.

“There have been many near misses at 1782 Beechworth-Wangaratta Road,” he said, having recently met with concerned residents on-site.

“I really think we should be taking this section of the road seriously, and we need to do some work on it.

“There needs to be turning lane as the road is too narrow, and the corner needs widening, or barriers put in place.

“It is a stretch of road on which locals tell me they have actually had to tow out vehicles; they have had to do lots of things that are just near misses that never get on the record.

“I really encourage the minister to invite RRV to meet with us at that location.”

Man in critical condition after Indigo Valley fall

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN A 76-YEAR-OLD man was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition on Monday night following a quadbike crash in Indigo Valley.

Police, CFA, SES and paramedic crews were called to the incident at around 8pm on Monday to the Indigo Creek Road property, after reports a man had crashed and fallen 25 feet down an embankment into a creek, according to police and CFA Victoria.

CFA units were called from Mount Beauty, Wangaratta, Rutherglen, Barnawartha and Indigo Valley.

The incident was under control at 8.41pm and deemed safe at 9.20pm, according to CFA Victoria.

Ambulance Victoria said the man was airlifted to Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition with upper and lower body injuries.

Police said WorkSafe will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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“This concentration leads to a lack of competition, without which, we do not have the market forces needed to keep prices low and fair,” she said.

Dr Haines said farmers are also getting a raw deal when it comes to payment for goods.

“Like the customers,

the farmers are also being pushed to the brink by this supermarket duopoly,” she said.

“While the prices we pay at the check-out have gone up, the prices paid to farmers absolutely have not.

“And they can’t just find someone else to sell to either.

“My message now to the government and to all of us here on opposition benches and on the crossbench is: stand up to them.

“Let’s have the courage to get behind some absolute change in this terrible system and do something for the people we represent.”

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B2B Walk the first step for mental health

By SAGE DAVIDSON THE 2024 Beechworth to Bridge (B2B) walk has been labelled a resounding success, with more registrations than ever before and perfect weekend weather.

Beechworth to Bridge is run by a group of 12 to 15 volunteers and involves a 73km walk from Beechworth to Bright, which occurred this year from March 22 to March 24.

Walkers can opt into one, two or all three days, or join in on walking the last 5km.

Organiser and president of the B2B Lisa Cartledge said Dyson and Wangaratta coachlines donated buses, to give walkers a break if needed.

Since the first Beechworth to Bridge walk in 2019, the event has been steadily growing as mental health has become increasingly destigmatized, with more than 250 registrations across the three days this year.

B2B’s mission focuses around removing the stigma of suicide in particular, with the aim of “promoting the concept that depression is treatable and suicide is preventable”.

Through the walk, Beechworth to Bridge offers people a chance to just simply “walk and talk”, understanding that sometimes seeking profes-

GOOD TO GO: B2B volunteers ready to begin the three day walk. sional mental health help or treatment can be daunting and offering people a simpler first step.

“It allows people to come together in a sort of casual way where the focus is a walk or an event and the focus isn’t necessarily to sit in a room and share your darkest thoughts,” Liz Frazer, who has been a part of B2B since its beginnings, said.

“Walking alongside people and not even necessarily just talking but knowing there is some level of support there for you.

“People have been able to make connections with other people that have experienced similar sorts of loss or trauma or mental health issues themselves.”

Tony Stockdale is a Beechworth local who has been involved in the event for several years.

PHOTO: Sage Davidson He said although he hasn’t been directly influenced by suicide, he feels participating is just a very little thing he can give to help raise suicide prevention awareness.

People can get involved in the Beechworth to Bridge participating, donating or volunteering with more information that can be found at https://www. b2b.org.au/.

Speak up to cut down on gun crime A JOINT initiative aimed at cutting down the prevalence of illegal firearms in the community is urging locals to protect themselves by reporting incidents to Crime Stoppers.

The ‘say something before it’s too late’ campaign, a collaboration between Crime Stoppers Victoria and state police, aims to raise awareness around the dangers of illegal firearms and promote Victoria’s reporting processes.

Crime Stoppers Victoria chief executive Stella Smith said some 5126 firearm-related incidents were recorded across the state in 2023, with Crime Stoppers passing

on more than 1800 firearm reports for police to further investigate.

She said Crime Stoppers played a “crucial” role in the investigation process by providing a safe and anonymous way for people to report crime.

“Illegal firearms mean dangerous shootings, thefts, and other violent acts that can put you and your family at risk,” she said.

“With over 200,000 illegal firearms still in the community, now is the time to say something before it’s too late.”

Detective Superintendent for Victoria Police’s anti-gangs taskforce, Jason Kelly, said police

were taking strong action to target those perpetrating gun-related violence, with the introduction of the Illicit Firearms Squad in 2020 and VIPER Taskforce in 2022 bolstering the state capacity.

“Last year, Victoria Police removed more than 1500 illicit firearms from the streets,” he said.

“There is absolutely no doubt that some of those seizures have prevented people being seriously injured or even killed.

“Every report you share with Crime Stoppers can make a difference – if you know or suspect someone in possession of an illegal firearm, please report to

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Ms Smith said Crime Stoppers Victoria had processed more than 107,000 reports in the last 12 months, averaging one new report every five minutes.

“We need the community to continue this amazing work and come forward with any information they may have on someone with an illegal firearm,” she said.

To make a report, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit https:// www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

To find out more about the amnesty, visit https://www.police. vic.gov.au/disposal-firearmsand-ammunition.

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FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) will take advantage of favourable weather and forest conditions across the state to reduce the risk of bushfires on the community and environment.

FFMVic deputy chief fire officer, Aaron Kennedy, said planned burning is one of the key tools firefighters use to reduce the size, intensity, and impact of bushfires.

“As we have seen already this year, out of control bushfires can have a significant impact on people, property and the environment if started under the wrong conditions,” he said.

“Reducing fuels such as grass, leaves, bark, shrubs and fallen branches means fires are less intense, slower to spread, and safer for firefighters to control.

“Autumn is generally the best time of the year to undertake planned burns as the weather is more stable and fire behaviour is manageable and predictable.”

This year 111 planned burns covering an area of 56,486 hectares are prepared and ready for ignition in the North East.

Priority burns are planned in state forest, parks and reserves around Bright, Tawonga, Beechworth, Mitta Mitta, Koetong, Lucyvale, Corryong, Upper Gundowring, Marysville, Kinglake, Toolangi, Tatong, Tolmie, Gaffneys Creek and Jamieson.

“While planned burning is our most effective tool to reduce bushfire risk, in locations where planned burning isn’t suitable, we mulch, mow, slash and spray, build fuel breaks and maintain the public land road network to keep Victorians safer,” Mr Kennedy said.

FFMVic is made up of skilled and experienced staff from Victorian fire and land management agencies.

Partners under the FFMVic banner include the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water and VicForests.

FFMVic works with emergency sector partners including the Country Fire Authority, Fire Rescue Victoria and Emergency Management Victoria to manage bushfire risk, prepare communities and respond to bushfires and other emergencies.

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Light horse troop set for Golden Horseshoe Grand Parade

By SAGE DAVIDSON THE 8th Indi Light Horse troop is set and ready for the Golden Horseshoe Grand Parade on Easter Saturday.

The 8th Indi Light Horse troop is made up of around 14 riders and 20 others that don’t ride but still participate.

The troop have participated in the Golden Horseshoe parade for around six years.

Group secretary Shane Walch said the parade, as one of the biggest parades in the North East, was a great opportunity to remind people of the history of the light horse.

“It keeps alive the memory of the Australian light horse,

especially Beechworth being in the catchment when all the men went to war,” he said.

“It also helps to recognise a lot of the horses that were taken from farms in and around Beechworth, even though a lot of them never came home.”

Light horses symbolise a legendary part of Australian history, reminding new generations of Australians of the cavalry and troops who fought hard to serve their country in Gallipoli, Egypt and the Middle East.

With seven Light horse regiments, Victoria contained the most Light horse regiments out of all of the states.

ALL DONE: Ewen Mclean (left), Russell Walsh, Nigel Morris and Shane Walch are ready for the parade with their newly painted trailer.

PHOTO: Shane Walch Horseback parades were something that began after the war, and continued on for many years afterwards.

The 8th Indi Light Horse troop continues this tradition, helping to both remember those who fought and those who gave their lives, as well as the horses that played an important

role in Australian history.

The group have been working hard to fit out a trade trailer to house their gear tack and display their equipment.

This will be used in various events but beginning with the parade on Saturday, where they will also include a “static display with light

horse gear, along with the horses” according to Shane.

In addition to the Golden Horseshoe parade, the festival includes a Rotary market that will run from 9am to 3pm on Easter Saturday.

Volunteers are still needed for the Golden Horseshoe Festival to either help out with the parade or other vol-

unteering jobs on the day.

If interested contact Jennie Gilliver on 0435378983.

The Golden Horseshoe parade is set to begin at 3pm on Easter Saturday.

Other events across the weekend can be found at: https://www.beechworthgol d e n h o rs e sh o e s.c o m . au/2024-program.

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BSC students star on Q&A STUDENTS from Beechworth Secondary College took centre stage on Monday night on ABC’s Q&A program.

After contacting the ABC to participate in the current affairs program, a group of twelve senior students from Beechworth Secondary College traveled to Melbourne on Monday, March 25, to join the live studio audience.

The episode centered on ‘home ownership, homelessness and housing supply’.

After receiving the topic on Thursday, all

audience members were encouraged to submit questions for the panel.

School vice captain Isabelle Noble was selected to open the show with her insightful question about the equity of Australia’s housing situation.

Isabelle’s question led to a brief interview on the ABC Goulburn Murray radio morning show.

Apart from witnessing the filming of a national television program, the students also enjoyed a tour of Parliament House in Melbourne the following day.

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ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS: Beechworth Secondary College students Aya Mcinerney (back) , Lachlan Wilson, Felix Woodford, Poppy Voight, Maddi Sandow, Tahjo Browne, Isobelle Noble, Eli Ryder (front), Ella Pund, Sam Pearce, Ty Hoogenraad and Sophie Cowan were in the midle of ABC’s Q&A program’s conversations around home ownership, homelessness and housing supply.

Local foundation reaches $1.5m milestone INTO Our Hands Community Foundation (IOH) has surpassed the significant milestone of awarding more than $1.5 million in grants to support 246 community organisations across North East Victoria.

Executive officer Peter McCabe said the achievement underscores IOH’s unwavering commitment to fostering community recovery, strength, and resilience in the region.

“Reaching this milestone is a testament to the enduring spirit and dedication of our community,” he said.

“We are immensely proud to have played a role in empowering local initiatives and supporting the vital work of organisations working tirelessly to improve the lives of North East Victorians.”

Established in response to the ongoing needs of fire-affected communities, IOH was allocated $1 million from the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Funds.

Since its inception in 2012, IOH has been dedicated to supporting community and non-profit organisations through its annual grant program.

It has provided 246 grants, to

nity leaders to establish locally led, community funds which work towards building a brighter future for North East Victoria.”

Operating across the local government areas of Alpine, Indigo, Mansfield, and Wangaratta, IOH remains steadfast in its mission to empower communities and build a brighter future for all residents of North East Victoria.

To find out more about IOH or for information about establishing a Community Fund to support local initiatives contact Mr McCabe 0466 252 866 or go to intoourhandsfoundation.com.au

the average value of $6232.76, with 48 grants valued at more than $10,000, and the largest grant provided being $48,922.

Mr McCabe said these grants have been instrumental in revitalising communities and empowering local initiatives.

“Through our annual grant program, we have witnessed the transformative impact of community-led initiatives firsthand,” Mr McCabe said.

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PARADISE: Gemma and husband David with their two-year-old daughter Ruby love living in Victoria’s North East and in Yackandandah.

From England to Hume SES volunteers gather for largest Women in Rescue event the countryside

REGION’S FINEST: A group of 40 SES female volunteers in the Hume region gathered at Cobram last Saturday for the Women in Rescue event.

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LOCAL female Victoria SES volunteers from the Hume region recently gathered in Cobram, as part of the organisations’ ever-growing VICSES Women in Rescue (WIR) event.

A total of 40 members attended the region’s gathering, with around 250 women participating in WIR events statewide.

Established in 2018 for female volunteers, by female volunteers, WIR is a targeted training event designed to celebrate women in emergency operations, to get hands on with the tools and equipment, share rescue skills and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.

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strations, including a live road crash rescue simulation as well as hand tools and domestic rescue techniques.

Currently, 1652 of all 4869 VICSES’ volunteers are female, almost 34 per cent.

To volunteer with VICSES, or for further information on what it means to be a VICSES volunteer, visit: ses.vic.gov.au/join-us.

Susie Goodyear snags People’s Choice prize

By ANITA MCPHERSON A POPULAR painting by local artist Susie Goodyear called ‘Speak Rodgey, Speak!’ has taken out the $500 People’s Choice award at this year’s Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize.

Every visitor to the show, which ran from March 8 to 17 was able to vote for their favourite artwork, and the painting of the characterful kelpie drew the greatest number.

It’s a remarkable achievement given there were more than 530 artworks on display in a wide variety of styles.

Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize committee member Irena Webster said close to 2000 people attended the event over 10 days and the feedback was all positive, with many visitors and artists saying they plan to re-

CROWD FAVOURITE: A painting called ‘Speak Rodgey, Speak!’ by local artist Susie Goodyear won the People’s Choice award at the 2024 Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize turn in 2025.

She said by end of the event on Sunday afternoon, a total of 65 artworks had sold.

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unteers, sponsors, participating artists and the public for their support, with the team now looking forward to the next instalment in 2025.

GEMMA King was born in Worcester, England.

After meeting her husband in the UK, the couple migrated to Australia 15 years ago.

They lived in Sydney, Melbourne, and Wodonga before settling in Yackandandah in March, 2016.

What do you do workwise?

I work for Beechworth Health Service in the Primary Health Department administration team.

I am also a qualified pilates instructor and run my own business, Yack Pilates Tribe, teaching pilates once a week at the Uniting Church Hall in Yackandandah.

What brought you to your role/career?

With the administration role, my very first job was in a GP practice where my mum worked as a nurse.

I used to do all the filing after school.

I really enjoyed working in the health sector and continued to do so throughout my career.

In relation to pilates, I was born with hip dysplasia and as a baby lived in a harness for most of my first year of life.

I became a gymnast at a young age as I think my parents thought it would be good to work on my strength and to aid my development.

I grew up loving gymnastics, yoga and circus and enjoyed keeping fit, flexible and strong.

However, I have always had problems with my hips and was diagnosed with labral tears in both.

I discovered pilates, which I found helped relieve my pain and led me to want to help others do the same or just get the benefits from a low impact workout.

What do you do in the community?

My contribution to the community at this stage is to be a caring and thoughtful citizen.

I am also a singer and guitarist as part of a four-piece band, so when we can, we love to entertain the local community as well.

Unfortunately I don’t have the time to volunteer as I work two or three days a week, run my own business and I’m also very busy bringing up my two-year-old daughter.

It is something that I would love to do in the future.

Gemma King Is there an important community issue that you think needs addressing?

I think the road closures within the local community need to be addressed.

Roads seem to get closed for long periods of time with no work in progress for months on end.

This is very inconvenient for commuters.

I particularly feel for the people who live on these roads and have to travel on them daily.

I wouldn’t mind if progress was being made, but barriers just seem to be put up and then forgotten.

What do you see as one of the most important current world issues?

Preservation of our very existence and the future of our loved ones.

I find it extremely depressing that there are wars raging throughout the world and that people are unable to get along.

I feel we could achieve great things if we collectively projected all our energy towards positive outcomes in life.

Unfortunately, I also believe that we will ultimately be our own downfall.

If the person you would most like to meet came to Indigo Shire (past or present), or was already here, who would that be, what would you show them, and why?

My closest childhood friend, Candice.

I would show her the wineries, Woolshed Falls, the towns of Yackandandah, Beechworth and Bright, and just generally the beautiful scenery that we have all around the area as I think this part of the world is paradise.

What book are you reading?

‘Skinside Out’ by Robyn McAlpine – a factual book all about the intricacies of our largest organ, skin.

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Successful Sunday for pennant sides

By DYLAN POOL GREAT results for both our men’s pennant sides on Sunday.

Beechworth’s section one side travelled to Corowa to take on the home team.

They reversed last week’s result, by winning 3&2.

Zane Howard at number five won his last two holes to win two up.

Dave Lang was made to go the extra mile at number four, but unfortu-

nately went down on the 19th hole.

At number three, Jacob Howard got off to a great start, had a little slump in the middle, but then found good form again to win 3&1.

At number two Darren Edwards had a day he would rather forget going down 3&2.

At number 1 Dylan Pool did enough to win 4&3.

Our Section two side had hosting duties at Beechworth and had a great win over Benalla 5-0.

This win puts the team on top of the ladder with two wins from two.

At number one, Vaughan Saunders had a good win 5&4, at Number two Xavier Palamarczuk got over the line 4&3.

Andy Croome also had a great 5&4 win at Number three.

Simon Carracher was made to go all the way and some, winning his match at number four on the 19th hole.

At Number five Tyson Carey had a great recovery to win his match

two up after being five down after six holes.

We now have a two week break before Pennant returns on April the 14th.

Huge thanks to Trish Croome who was at the club all day today making the rolls for lunch and organising everything to do with the catering.

Thank you Trish.

Also thanks to Rod Shaw who spent all morning with the juniors

then jumped into the clubhouse to help out with Pennant.

Also thanks to Graeme Pool who sent all the teams off.

Thanks to the players who brought afternoon tea too.

Reminder the Golden Putter is on this Friday.

Please bring cash as all money raised is donated to the Good Friday Appeal.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2023/24 season

A GRADE PREMIERS: The winning Yarrawonga Mulwala team.

GRAND FINAL SCOREBOARD: March 23 and 24

A RESERVE: Rovers United Bruck claimed the A Reserve flag.

C GRADE: Greta were victorious in the C Grade decider.

A GRADE

A RESERVE

B GRADE

C GRADE

YARRAWONGA MULWALA DEF ROVERS UNITED BRUCK

YARRAWONGA MULWALA DEF BY ROVERS UNITED BRUCK

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS DEF MILAWA

GRETA DEF BEECHWORTH WANDERERS

YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS Reid Clarke c: Luke Whitten b: Josh Ansell .................14 Matt Knight c: Blake Nixon b: Jacob Schonafinger......0 Matthew Casey lbw: Jacob Schonafinger ....................7 Harrison Wheeler run out ............................................11 Brock McCabe c: Blake Nixon b: Paddy McNamara .....5 Ben Welsh lbw: Jacob Schonafinger...........................24 Zach Moore c: Josh Ansell b: Jeremy Wilson ...............5 Kyle Archibald (c) b: Jeremy Wilson..............................0 Adam Dodd c&b: Jeremy Wilson.................................30 James Irvine (vc) b: Matthew Winter ..........................10 Matt McCabe not out ..................................................13* Extras ...............................................................................4 Total .....................................................................10 / 123 Overs 72.5 FOW: 1-0 Matt Knight, 2-21 Reid Clarke, 3-24 Matthew Casey, 4-34 Brock McCabe, 5-54 Harrison Wheeler, 6-64 Zach Moore, 7-64 Kyle Archibald, 8-68 Ben Welsh, 9-100 James Irvine, 10-123 adam dodd.

Bowling: Paddy McNamara (c) 20/8/24/1, Jacob Schonafinger 22/10/38/3, Josh Ansell 8/1/15/1, Jeremy Wilson 20.5/7/37/3, Matthew Winter 2/0/8/1.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS Oliver Cope c: Reid McNamara b: Mark Drage..............1 Ben McDonald (c) b: Mark Drage ...................................4 Van Kreeck c: Andrew Balfour b: Senaka Lakmal ......10 Fraser Smart (c) c: Connor Dennis b: Simon Godfrey ....49 Andrew Dishot (c) c: Connor Dennis b: Bart Cann .......9 Justin O’Brien lbw: Mark Drage ...................................16 Jyda House run out: Reid McNamara, Connor Dennis.... 7 Tom W Lovel c: Connor Dennis b: Mark Drage .............6 Aneeque Azam not out................................................. 0* Xavier Mitchell c: Reid McNamara b: Mark Drage.........4 Oliver Connell b: Mark Drage .........................................2 Extras ...............................................................................1 Total .....................................................................10 / 103 Overs 45.2 FOW: 1-3 Oliver Cope, 2-8 Ben McDonald, 3-65 Fraser Smart, 4-65 Van Kreeck, 5-90 Andrew Dishot, 6-90 Justin O’Brien, 7-103 Jyda House, 8-103 Tom W Lovel, 9-103 Xavier Mitchell, 10-103 Oliver Connell.

Bowling: Joel Haddrick 11/5/17/0, Mark Drage 16.2/6/37/6, Senaka Lakmal 6/1/20/1, Simon Godfrey 6/2/12/1, Bart Cann 6/1/17/1.

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNINGS Christian De Fazio c: Nathan de Vries b: Ryan Brereton .....13 Jack Fullager c: braydon jones b: David Radeski.........3 Josh Hart c: Nathan de Vries b: David Radeski ............5 Brett Pollard b: Kristopher Allan..................................15 Craig Williams (vc) b: Aden Graham ..............................3 Mark Pollard run out: Bailey Zimmermann ...............12 Leigh Pollard c: Ryan Brereton b: Kristopher Allan......3 Stewart Mcleod (c) c&b: Kristopher Allan .....................1 Kieran Linke lbw: Kristopher Allan ................................1 DALE STRATTON not out ............................................22* Matthew Priest not out...............................................25* Extras .............................................................................14 Total .......................................................................9 / 114 Overs 36 FOW: 1-10 Jack Fullager, 2-22 Josh Hart, 3-22 Christian De Fazio, 4-34 Craig Williams, 5-51 Brett Pollard, 6-56 Mark Pollard, 7-56 Leigh Pollard, 8-58 Stewart Mcleod, 9-62 Kieran Linke.

Bowling: Ryan Brereton 8/3/15/1, David Radeski 8/1/33/2, Aden Graham 8/1/27/1, Kristopher Allan 8/2/12/4, Matthew Gardner (vc) 2/0/11/0, Bailey Zimmermann 2/0/16/0.

GRETA 1ST INNINGS Thomas Grounds c: Kane Niklaus b: Darby Weet ......44 Simon O’Brien b: Harry Guthrie ..................................35 Trent Porker b: Darby Weet..........................................23 Damien Currie (c) b: Jed Enslow .................................16 Marc Sealey b: Harry Guthrie.........................................6 Ashley Morris (vc) not out ............................................ 9* Russell Wyllie b: Harry Guthrie ......................................1 Declan Lawford c: Matthew Stockdale b: Jed Enslow ..... 2 John Salafia not out ..................................................... 0* Extras .............................................................................27 Total .......................................................................7 / 162 Overs 36 FOW: 1-65 Simon O’Brien, 2-118 Trent Porker, 3-134 Thomas Grounds, 4-144 Damien Currie, 5-154 Marc Sealey, 6-154 Russell Wyllie, 7-157 Declan Lawford.

Bowling Kane Niklaus 8/2/30/0, Darby Weet 8/2/25/2, Harry Guthrie8/0/33/3, Jed Enslow (c) 8/0/37/2, Dean Chambeyron 4/0/20/0.

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS Josh O’Donohue b: James Irvine ..................................0 Luke Whitten b: James Irvine ........................................8 Bailey Dale b: Angus Heslin ...........................................7 Paddy McNamara (c) c: Reid Clarke b: Angus Heslin ...4 Jacob Beattie b: James Irvine .......................................0 Matthew Whitten lbw: James Irvine .............................0 Jeremy Wilson c: Matt McCabe b: Brock McCabe ........7 Lakpriya Shantha Gangabadawatta Arachchilage c: Angus Heslin b: Matt McCabe..............6 Jacob Schonafinger b: Matt McCabe ............................2 Josh Ansell not out .....................................................11* Blake Nixon c&b: Brock McCabe ...................................2 Extras ...............................................................................3 Total .......................................................................10 / 50 Overs 31.2 FOW: 1-4 Josh O’Donohue, 2-16 Luke Whitten, 3-18 Bailey Dale, 4-19 Jacob Beattie, 5-21 Matthew Whitten, 6-21 Paddy McNamara, 7-35 Lakpriya shantha Gangabadawatta Arachchilage, 8-35 Jeremy Wilson, 9-43 Jacob Schonafinger, 10-50 Blake Nixon.

Bowling: James Irvine (vc) 10/3/14/4, Angus Heslin 10/4/15/2, Matt McCabe 6/1/13/2, Brock McCabe 5.2/2/7/2.

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS Senaka Lakmal not out ..............................................37* Dean Shaw lbw: Aneeque Azam ..................................38 Jonathan Hyde not out ..............................................28* Extras ...............................................................................4 Total .......................................................................1 / 107 Overs 31.2 FOW: 1-59 Dean Shaw.

Bowling: Jyda House 9.2/0/29/0, Andrew Dishot (c) 5/1/12/0, Van Kreeck 4/0/6/0, Aneeque Azam 7/2/27/1, Tom W Lovel 2/0/15/0, Ben McDonald (c) 2/1/1/0, Oliver Connell 2/0/17/0.

MILAWA 1ST INNINGS Jason Papworth c: Mark Pollard b: Matthew Priest ...13 Reuben Corsini (vc) c: Josh Hart b: DALE STRATTON ..7 Nathan de Vries (c) c: Stewart Mcleod b: Brett Pollard ........................................................................................16 Russell Ferguson c: Matthew Priest b: Leigh Pollard ...6 Kristopher Allan c: Josh Hart b: Brett Pollard ............12 David Radeski c: Leigh Pollard b: Brett Pollard ............4 Darcy Bullen c: DALE STRATTON b: Brett Pollard ........1 Ryan Brereton b: Stewart Mcleod ...............................10 Bailey Zimmermann c: Craig Williams b: Stewart Mcleod .............................................................................6 Aden Graham c: Jack Fullager b: Stewart Mcleod .......3 braydon jones not out.................................................. 1* Extras .............................................................................10 Total .......................................................................10 / 84 Overs ..........................................................................30.5 FOW: 1-17 Jason Papworth, 2-38 Reuben Corsini, 3-49 Nathan de Vries, 4-63 Kristopher Allan, 5-63 David Radeski, 6-63 Darcy Bullen, 7-63 Russell Ferguson, 8-78 Ryan Brereton, 9-83 Bailey Zimmermann, 10-84 Aden Graham.

Bowling: Matthew Priest 6/0/15/1, Will Botten 5/0/22/0, DALE STRATTON 3/1/5/1, Brett Pollard 8/3/24/4, Leigh Pollard 7/2/16/1, Stewart Mcleod (c) 1.5/0/2/3.

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS Josh Grundy c: Damien Currie b: JC Grundling .........19 Chris Nuck c: Thomas Grounds b: JC Grundling ........38 Harry Guthrie c: Damien Currie b: John Salafia .........25 Kane Niklaus c: Marc Sealey b: Russell Wyllie ..............5 Jed Enslow (c) c: Declan Lawford b: John Salafia .......3 Darby Weet c: JC Grundling b: John Salafia .................6 DEAN CHAMBEYRON b: Thomas Grounds....................5 Isaac Enslow c: Marc Sealey b: John Salafia ..............24 Sam Viverit run out: Thomas Grounds .........................1 Matthew Stockdale c: D Currie b: T Grounds ...........2 Craig English not out .................................................... 0* Extras .............................................................................20 Total .....................................................................10 / 147 Overs 35.5 FOW: 1-38 Josh Grundy, 2-77 Chris Nuck, 3-105 Kane Niklaus, 4-105 Harry Guthrie, 5-111 Jed Enslow, 6-116 Darby Weet, 7-144 Isaac Enslow, 8-144 DEAN CHAMBEYRON, 9-147 Sam Viverit, 10-147 Matthew Stockdale.

Bowling: David Impink 5/0/20/0, Marc Sealey 8/1/33/0, JC Grundling 8/2/24/2, Russell Wyllie 8/0/33/1, John Salafia 5/0/21/4, Thomas Grounds 1.5/0/10/2.

B GRADE: Benalla Bushrangers downed Milawa in the B Grade final.

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BEECHWORTH’S C grade side have fallen just short of premiership glory, going down by 15 runs to Greta in a back-andforth grand final.

Heading out to North Wangaratta Recreation Reserve on Saturday as slight underdogs against the third-placed Blues, the Wanderers were sent out to field under picture perfect Saturday conditions.

Greta made a strong start with the bat as the team passed 100 with only one wicket down as top three batsmen Thomas Grounds (44), Simon O’Brien (35) and Trent Porker (23) set Greta up for an ominous final 10 overs.

But Beechworth were able to stem the flow of momentum and ended the innings with a string of wickets to restrict Greta to 7/162.

Harry Guthrie found the stumps of three batsmen for his figures of 3/33, which included two in two balls.

Opening batsmen Josh Grundy (19) and Chris Nuck (38) made a solid start at the top of the order to keep Beechworth in the hunt at the halfway mark of their chase.

But in similar fashion to Greta’s innings, Beechworth’s middle order had trouble finding runs as Greta bowler John Salafia (4/21) led the tight bowling of the Blues’ attack.

As a last stand, Isaac Enslow’s quick 24 runs off 26 balls gave Beechworth a glimmer of hope, but his wicket at 7/144 had Beechworth reeling.

The Wanderers were bowled out for 147 with one ball left in the innings.

Captain Jed Enslow said he was

Beechworth h hg go d down to Greta in tight gh g grand d ffinall on Saturday d y

A GALLANT PERFORMANCE: Beechworth’s C grade side gave premiers Greta a run for their money in Saturday’s grand final, going down by 15 runs. proud of his team’s efforts in the season and the dramatic growth they had shown since starting in October.

“We got a little bit loose in our bowling for a period at the start but we reeled them back,” he said.

“We probably didn’t push the runs hard enough early enough in the chase.

“Considering our first game against them where they beat us by about 200 runs, to play them in the final and lose by 15 runs, it

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