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POLICE LOOK TO CLEAN UP CITY LOCAL police have put Wangaratta’s vandals on notice, amid a spike in instances of graffiti throughout the rural city. With a rise in anti-social behaviour occurring in recent weeks, Acting Sergeant Brylie Iskov (right) and Leading Senior Constable Rachelle Maher have reiterated the local community has a key role to play in curbing the trend, as police look to catch offenders in the act. ■ Full story page 3. PHOTO: Ryan Malcolm

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THE d developers l off a R Reith ith Road thoroughbred race horse precinct face another hurdle in order to progress the decade long project. Owners of property near Wangaratta Turf Club, who attempted to market and sell land to thoroughbred racing industry stakeholders for onsite living and training purposes, are now looking to have the planning scheme changed to accommodate a broader use,

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encompassing all equine. Their proposal has, however, drawn an objection from someone who lives nowhere near the subject land, requiring it to go to a planning panel hearing involving further delays and hefty planning panel costs.

Speaking S ki att llastt week’s k’ Rural City of Wangaratta council meeting, mayor Dean Rees questioned the relative rule set within the Victorian planning guidelines, where the objection requires the matter go to a planning panel. “It’s a costly process for the developer...he (the submitter) is objecting not because he owns the land next door, he’s objecting because he can,” Cr Rees said.

The proposall asks thatt lland Th k th d use wording such as ‘animal training’ and ‘horse stables’ be amended to add use by a person registered under the State Controlling Body of Harness Racing; or any other person engaged in the use of land for equine animal keeping or horse husbandry uses. It’s also proposed that the land use condition for horse stables will also be amended to remove the section stating, “Must be in conjunction with

the Wangaratta Racecourse”. th W tt R ” All references to thoroughbred would also be removed and replaced with references to equine under the section pertaining to requirements for use of land. The solitary objector said the amendment was “fundamentally flawed, lacks proper justification and should not be supported”. The previous application was tabled at council in 2016 and went through a lengthy

process tto h have th the 43 h hectares of Farming Zone land altered to have a Development Plan Overlay attached to facilitate equine related development in association with Wangaratta Turf Club. Developers had a vision to market the site with the aim of it becoming a major training and equine education Regional Centre for Victoria, however, this vision was not realised. ■ Continued page 2

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Horse training precinct faces objection to widen user scope ■

From page 1 The amendment primarily focused on activity relating to thoroughbred horse racing and the original amendment was supported by the Minister for Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure and the Minister for Racing. Councillor Irene Grant, who dealt with the initial application when she was a Rural City of Wangaratta administrator, said she was disappointed to see the item back on the agenda. “There has been a lot of discussion and a lot of conditions and work that’s revolved around this particular development and hopefully we can reach some sort

of favourable resolution,” she said. “I am disappointed too that the objection hasn’t come from a ratepayer.” Cr Jack Herry reiterated the cost associated with sending the matter to a planning panel, however he noted that the cost will be covered by the applicant, not council. He also noted that the land use might not change but the nature of the users or property owners could with some of the proposed changes. “I’m really interested to see what some of the proposed changes will be once it goes to a planning panel to give that input back into our future decision,” Cr Herry said.

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SLIGHT CHANGE: Developers of a thoroughbred race horse precinct off Reith Road now want to include all equine in the terms of land use. PHOTO: Steve Kelly

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Paying it forward to help homeless HOSPITALITY venues across the Wangaratta, Alpine and Indigo municipalities are helping you pay it forward this week, to support those experiencing homelessness. To mark Homelessness Week, 1-7 August, the region’s homelessness agencies, as part of the Oven Murray and Goulburn Homelessness Network, launched its Pay It Forward initiative. The pay it forward initiative means community members can purchase a coffee or a meal that will be redeemable by a person in need at one of the 34 participating cafes. Participating cafes in Wangaratta are: Madem Expresso at 27 Muntz Street, Clydes on Murdoch at 106 Murdoch Road, Tj&Co Blends Bowls Bites at 45 Murphy Street, Where is my Coffee at 1/103 Murphy Street, and Shelley’s Bakehouse at 67a Reid Street. The network’s Janine Bussell said the community often expressed that it wanted to help but did not know how. “Many in the community want to help people experiencing homelessness, but don’t know how to reach out,” she said. “People experiencing homelessness can feel embarrassed and ashamed to ask for food or basic services. “The focus of this year’s Homelessness Week in our region is Stepping Up to End Homelessness,

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recognising that everyone has a role to play. “The pay it forward initiative gives a structured means to helping people living without safe, secure housing while raising awareness and making an impact for people right now. “The biggest thing is community awareness; a lot of people are doing it tough so if the community show they are willing to help, people experiencing homelessness will feel valued.” More than 6360 individuals and families accessed specialist homelessness services in the Ovens Murray Goulburn region in the 2021-22 financial year. Poverty, a lack of affordable housing and family violence are the main factors causing homelessness, but other contributing factors include unemployment, mental illness, psychological distress, disability, exiting out-of-home care and prison. Ms Bussell said homelessness is a growing crisis in the community. “The housing affordability crisis has created a dire shortage of affordable options for people on very low incomes,” she said.

“There are families, couples, and single people right across the Ovens Murray and Goulburn region who are doing it tough and are at risk of homelessness. “Homelessness Week is an opportunity for us to shine a light on the issue and spark important discussions about the issues that are driving homelessness in our part of regional Victoria.” Ms Bussell said homelessness can happen to anyone of any age and the single biggest cause of homelessness is the lack of affordable housing. “Sufficient supply of affordable housing, both in the private rental market and social housing, is key,” she said. “We know the provision of long-term safe, secure, affordable housing is critical to ending homelessness. “What it costs to keep someone housed is significantly lower than what it costs to support someone who is rough sleeping or staying in emergency accommodation.” The Ovens Murray and Goulburn Region Homelessness Network was established in 1996 and covers the Ovens Murray and Goulburn areas. The network is a partnership of the 14 specialist homelessness service funded agencies across the regions, who work collaboratively on issues relating to homelessness.

ACTIVE COVID-91 cases numbers are remaining steady in Wangaratta, and in most other municipalities across the North East. Wangaratta’s active cases stood at 311 yesterday - the same as on Friday - with 45 new cases in the 24 hours to 9am Sunday. According to the State Government’s Coronavirus website, some local government areas in the North East have seen a decrease of up to 20 per cent on totals from a fortnight ago, while others have experienced a rise in cases . In the 24 hours to 9am yesterday: • Wodonga had 39 new cases and a total of 416 active cases (down from 472 cases two weeks ago; • Alpine Shire had 15 new cases and a total of 123 active cases (down from 134); • Indigo Shire had 15 new cases and a total of 138 active cases (down from 172); • Benalla had 15 new cases and a total of 155 active cases (up from 85); • Moira Shire had 15 new cases and a total of 212 active cases (down from 233); and • Mansfield Shire had 12 new cases and a total of 90 active cases (up from 76). Victoria recorded 21 lives lost in the 24 hours to 9am yesterday, taking total lives lost in the pandemic to 4658. There were 7115 new cases, taking total active cases to 63,801, with 768 people in hospital and 34 in ICU. Northeast Health Wangaratta is continuing to operate its drivethru COVID screening clinic in Vincent Road on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 8am to 11am, with PCR tests and (Rapid Antigen Test) RATs available. A positive result on a RAT is treated the same way as a positive PCR test and all positive results must be reported at https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/report If you test positive to COVID-19, or have been told you are a contact, visit www.coronavirus. vic.gov.au/checklist for information on what to do next.

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New adventure playground, visitor hub for Whitfield By ANITA McPHERSON AN adventure playground and visitor hub planned for the main street of Whitfield is set to proceed, with the tender awarded at the Rural City of Wangaratta’s July council meeting last week. Construction company Enviro Culture Services was awarded the tender valued at $688,000 (ex GST) to develop the site opposite the Whitfield Community Childcare Centre, creating an inclusive playground with shelters, barbecue and toilet facilities.

The project is a key component of the Activating King Valley - Prosecco Road Project, which received $4 million in funding from the Victorian Government to complete. The works are expected to deliver a space that incorporates natural elements, is environmentally friendly and unique in its design, will meet the social and recreational needs of a wide mix of ages and abilities, with engaging and accessible experiences for children through to the elderly.

It includes the redevelopment of the existing road reserve with new toilet facilities, picnic and shelter facilities, custom play elements, artworks, tourist information signs, pathways, seating, and landscaping. The existing railway shed and display is to be refurbished and retained. Councillor Harry Bussell stressed the Whitfield community would still be able to have input into the design of the playground once the tender was awarded. Councillor Ashlee Fitzpatrick thanked local

primary schools who had championed the project, providing feedback to council that a new play space was needed. While the project is part of a broader initiative to revitalise tourism in the King Valley, Mayor Dean Rees said it would also be an asset for families in the community. The community is expected to have opportunity to provide input on the proposed design in September, with construction estimated to be complete by June, 2023.

CHANGE COMING: The existing reserve in the main street of Whitfield will be changed into an adventure playground an information hub, with the railway shed and display to be retained. PHOTO: Anita McPherson

Police ‘spray’ graffiti vandals

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VANDALS spraying “trashy” graffiti tags throughout Wangaratta are being placed on notice by local police, amid a spike in reports from concerned community members. The spray paint tags have become increasingly visible in the vicinity of Wangaratta’s CBD and at local landmarks in the last six weeks, with Acting Sergeant Brylie Iskov stating the prevalence of anti-social behaviour lo-

cally was of real concern for Wangaratta officers. “The last month to six weeks we’ve seen a spike in reports of graffiti offences, mainly in the CBD but extended out to residential areas as well,” she said. “We’ve seen an increase in youth hanging around the CBD and a little bit of anti-social behaviour. “Some are linked, where the same tag has been used, and we’re aware of other property damage which has not been reported.”

HAD ENOUGH: Leading Senior Constable Rachelle Maher (left) and Acting Sergeant Brylie Iskov urged community members to report graffiti around Wangaratta area. PHOTO: Ryan Malcolm Act Sgt Iskov said vandals had targeted alleyways along Murphy Street and walls at the rear of Big W, while the Railway Precinct had also been ‘hit’ in recent days. She said tags were also visible near Wangaratta's water tower and at the Schilling Drive skatepark, while some graffiti had

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vital community members continued to report instances of graffiti to the Wangaratta Police Station in Handley Street. “Obviously we need more information,” she said. “We do need people to alert us, then we can engage with council or the relevant body to organise clean up. “It’s really unappealing

for visitors to the area, it makes the town look trashy.” To file a report, contact Acting Sergeant Iskov at Wangaratta Police Station on 5723 0888 or lodge an online complaint to the rural city council by visiting https://www.wangaratta.vic. gov.au/Services/Report-orrequest.

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Gymnastics the key to young development By KURT HICKLING THE Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre kinder gym program is giving some of the rural city’s youngest residents, and their parents, the opportunity to enjoy gymnastics. The program is focused on fun, fitness, fundamentals and friendship, catering for kids from the ages of two to five. It’s held Wednesday morning, with 45 minute session at 9.30am and 10.30am for children aged two to three, and a one hour session at 11.30am

for four to five year olds. Parent Cat Kittelty said the program is great as it brings people together. “The program is a great opportunity for parents to bring their kids along and interact with other kids and to be actively involved,” she said. “My daughter (Alice) loves the activities and looks forward to it every week. “It’s a great opportunity for kids to build self-confidents and creates community connection.” For more details contact the centre on (03) 5722 1723.

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Renewned passion leads to national honour

WHEN Deborah Hawthorne moved to Wangaratta with her husband five years ago, she was ready to give up pharmacy. She had lined up a position to be a librarian at the local library after losing passion for her work in pharmacy and was ready to move on. But she met South Wangaratta Medical Centre qualified pharmacist and immuniser Kim Ching, who offered her a job as a general practitioner (GP) pharmacist at the clinic, where she re-discovered her passion for medicine and pharmaceutical work and has worked there ever since. Now, she has been nationally lauded as the 2022 Early Career Pharmacist of the Year. Ms Hawthorne was in Sydney on Friday to receive the award as a part of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia conference.

FULL OF PRIDE: Local GP pharmacist at South Wangaratta Medical Centre Deborah Hawthorne accepted her 2022 Early Career Pharmacist of the Year award in Sydney on Friday. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

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She said she was pleasantly surprised to have been nominated for the award by one of the academics she studies under at the University of Western Australia and hopes the award can bring attention to her work. “It’s lovely that your hard work is being recognised,” she said. “I’m an advocate for medication reviews and also helping those who can't help themselves like people with disabilities who can’t really get access to good medication management. “Hopefully the things that I’m really interested in get a bit of airtime and people will be made more aware.”

Ms Hawthorne is an accredited pharmacist, a more qualified position than a standard pharmacist. She said there are only about 3000 accreditied pharmacists working in Australia, which is why she became wellknown for co-founding a Facebook group for the accredited pharmacists community, to share support and encourage interaction among each other. “It’s a community place where we talk all things clinical and just support each other,” she said. “Most of the time we’re working by ourselves, we don’t get much interaction with other pharmacists in the same position.

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which she is excited to be adding to her skills as a GP pharmacist to further help people within rural communities. “Because I deal with so much chronic disease, Australians are ageing but we’ve got so many medical options to offer, we’re saving lives while we’ve got lots of illnesses, so I guess I’m just excited that I’m adding to my repertoire to be able to help the community,” she said. “Being rural, people just really respect and value your opinion and they want so much help, but they can’t always have it. “We don’t have the specialists we need, we don’t have enough GPs but I feel like I

can add my little bit where I can and just keep studying and helping where I can.” Ms Hawthorne said support from Ms Ching and other pharmacists in town has spurred her on to continue helping those in need and learn more in medicine. “My boss Kim Ching, she’s incredible,” she said. “The work she does in the background that people don’t realise and just getting me back excited about pharmacy, she’s just an incredible woman. “Going into pharmacy now I’m totally re-invigorated, I love it and I can’t imagine anything else... It’s just such an amazing career.”

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Continuing with our community recovery TODAY draws to an end the National News and National Sports pages which have been part of your Wangaratta Chronicle for the past two years. The coverage syndicated from Australian Associated Press (AAP) was introduced to help us during the peak times of the COVID-19 pandemic, when local social events, news and sports were hindered by lockdowns and restrictions. We, like many local businesses, have faced significant challenges over the past two years, but we have been able to continue producing our print edition three times a week, and online content. It has been possible through the dedication of our staff and the support from our community. We look forward to both continuing as we strive to fulfil our important and privileged role to help document the happenings within the Rural City of Wangaratta, and wider region, not only for today’s readership and audience, but as an historical account for future generations. There remain ongoing challenges and adjustments as we all try to find the ‘new normal’ in a world which continues to be impacted by the pandemic. For our part, we see a resilient Wangaratta community - one with innovative businesses which create a diversified economy, enthusiastic and competent leaders throughout our local organisations, and families invested in helping others. We have much to celebrate and be proud of. We again appeal to our community to help us serve you better, by keeping us informed of local happenings and where possible, working with us to ensure your news can be shared with others.

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North East rail line is still not quite right JACINTA Allan, Minister for Transport Infrastructure and Jaclyn Symes, MP for Northern Victoria have been promoting the news that from the end of August new ‘faster, more reliable and comfortable‘ VLocity trains will be fully operational on the North East between Albury and Melbourne. I question what gains passengers on the NE Line will really get. ARTC finalised conversion of the NE Line from broad to standard gauge tracks in December 2010 under the NE Rail Gauge Standardisation Project that primarily enabled faster interstate freight movements. Various works included replacing wooden sleepers with concrete sleepers. From that time passenger trains on the NE Line travelled to Melbourne via Sunshine instead of using the faster, more direct, Broadmeadows/Essendon corridor. Bill Tilley, MP for Benambra is therefore right when he argues that the new VLocity trains will not be faster than services 40 years ago. He should also have added that the number of services to Melbourne has not increased in 40 years. Services today still do not allow convenient day return travel to Melbourne for work, education, recreation, getting to major hospitals or the airport and travel within the Line, say from Benalla to Albury, for those purposes is no better. The possibility of faster travel times to Melbourne or more services is limited by freight train movements. The new VLocity trains might seemingly be faster but since ARTC recently undertook upgrade works to alleviate safety problems largely caused by sink holes, the 110kph speed restrictions have been removed and trains can revert to normal 130kph Level 2 capability. The ride now is smoother, but the upgrade works did not resolve the sink hole problem and their known causes. I believe it is only a matter of time before heavy freight trains, including proposed double–stacked Inland Rail trains, and rain impact the reliability of timetables and passenger comfort again. In April 2020, Melissa Horne (then Minister for Ports and Freight, Minister for Transport) announced the new VLocity trains as part of the State Government‘s $340m rail network investment. However, only six of the 18 new trains will be for the NE standard gauge Line, the remainder for broad gauge lines elsewhere – it is a small offering. Each NE train of three carriages will

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HAVING FUN: Freya Fulton (5) was among those taking a dip down the slide at Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre’s kinder gym program last Wednesday. Designed for children between the age of two and five, the weekly program has served as a social platform for the rural city’s young children and their families. Further story page 4. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling have a buffet facility, 148 standard seats, 16 tip up seats and provision for six wheelchairs; oh and USB chargers. Feedback during the trial period revealed that seats are too close with little legroom and that at peak times, when two train sets might be coupled together, only one buffet is operational and passengers cannot walk between sets. There is no guarantee six carriage trains will operate at peak times if freight train movements clash. The new trains are one class and standard seats cannot be pre–booked. Elderly passengers and families fear arrival of full trains, having to stand or not getting on at all as some have experienced. Overall, the old ‘N class‘ trains carried more passengers. Of concern to many is that although the NE Line now travels through Sunshine, it is not included in the newly prioritised North East Link Project. Ironically North East passengers will not be linked to the interchange for faster access to Melbourne airport or specialist Melbourne hospitals. The North East Line is the oldest in Victoria and first to enable interstate travel yet today it sadly lacks passenger growth opportunities. Some lateral thinking is required to remove the nexus caused by freight trains using and dominating track considerations. While all improvements to passenger rail are

welcome, lets ‘get it right‘ and do a proper job. The 2021 Australian census has revealed the socioeconomic needs of NE Victoria. These needs will not be improved without better rail travel. Suzie Pearce, Benalla

Former Brit happy to be giving blood again A BIG thank you to all at the Wangaratta Lifeblood Centre for making this former ‘mad cow’ so welcome when giving blood last week. What a joy to arrive and see the place decked out in British flags and other memorabilia. Viviane King, Milawa

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School’s generosity to RSPCA THE Glenrowan Primary School Student Representative Council (SRC) are an enthusiastic bunch who happily volunteer their time every Wednesday lunchtime to help plan and organise activities for their school and the greater community. The SRC is made up of 13 student members - two grade four representatives, two grade five representatives and nine grade six representatives - along with prep/year one classroom teacher Kate Hammond and education support staff member Kylie Creed. When they met at the start of 2022 to brainstorm ideas to work together as a team on school, community and council goals, the animal lovers of the group put forward the idea of helping a local shelter. The SRC chose Wangaratta RSPCA and researched how they could help the most. “We saw that a financial donation would be helpful and when we spoke to Nicole (Oats) from Wangaratta RSPCA, she said that a blanket drive would be really helpful as well,” Kate said. “We held a number of fundraisers during the semester which included selling icy poles and warm cinnamon donuts for kids at recess once a week. “The kids had to volunteer their time, organise the food and run the pop up canteen.” The children also spent time learning about the RSP-

CA and what the money they donated would go towards. “They had many opportunities to apply their literacy and numeracy skills while planning our activities and have really enjoyed learning about how organisations like RSPCA and our school manage money,” Kate said. As a team, they were hoping to raise $200 to donate to the shelter and were very excited to hand over a $300 donation earlier this month. “The kids voted to donate most of the money in the SRC account, as we had forward planned a couple of fundraising events for our projects this term,” Kate said. Nicole Oats and Michelle Seymour from the Wangaratta RSPCA took two special guests with them - Meeka and Billy - when they attended an assembly to collect the blankets and the monetary donation. “We want to publicly thank the Glenrowan Primary School and the Student Representative Council in particular for the generous donations,” Nicole said. “We need the support of the community so we can continue to support animals in need and the blankets and money will really help with that.” If you would like to make a donation to the Wangaratta RSPCA or would like to know what they need, please contact them on (03) 5722 2874.

SPECIAL GUESTS: Glenrowan SRC members (from left) Ruby Defazio, Noah Gillies, Cooper Booth, Portia De Bona, Leila Hyland, Bonnie O’Callaghan, Michelle Keenan, Alice Rendell, Matthew Bridger, Ashlee Stacey and Flavia Di Brita with Meeka and Billy (puppies). Absent: Cooper Salafia and Ashton Rufford-Sharpe.

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Community grants closing soon INTO Our Hands Community Foundation‘s current grant round is closing on Monday, August 8. The foundation is currently accepting applications from community groups seeking funding for short, sharp projects that will assist with community recovery, fire preparedness, community strengthening and resilience. Grants between $500 and $2000 are available and are designed for low–cost projects, community ideas or material needs for communities and community groups affected by the Black Summer fires in 2020/2021 in North East Victoria. The grant application process involves completing a simple online form via the foundation‘s website. The form asks simple questions including what you want to do, how you are affected by the black summer fires and what the benefit to the community will be. Community groups, non–profits, volunteer organisations and clubs are all welcome to apply. The application will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete and will close on Monday, August 8 at 9am with all applicants notified by Friday, September 2. For more information and to start your application visit https:// intoourhandsfoundation.com.au/ apply–for–a–grant. For further details about any of the information contact Sarah Thompson at sarah_thompson@ intohourhands.com.au or phone 0466 252 866. This grant round is made possible thanks to Global Giving and Into Our Hands Community Foundation.

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WHAT’S UP WITH THE WEATHER?

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ENSEMBLE PRODUCTION: Colette Quin (left) and Brenda Spilva are in rehearsal for The Shoe-horn Sonata which opens at the Uniting Church Hall in Yarrawonga on Friday.

By Peter Nelson,

former CSIRO climatologist

Rainfall below average here, across state RAINFALL this month has been generally below average over most of Victoria. Only 24mms has fallen to date this month at Wangaratta against a July average of 66mms - the driest for four years. This year’s rainfall to date in Wangaratta is 360mms. At Milawa the year’s rainfall to date is quite higher at 464mms, despite the driest July since 1982. The mean maximum temperature this July in Wangaratta was 14.2 degrees, which was one degree above normal. The mean minimum temperature was minus 0.8 degrees - the coldest July since minus 1.6 in 1997. There were 23 days of frosts this month, the most in July since 26 days in 1982. The Southern Ocean low pressure belt has become more active during the last few days of July and does look set to bring heavier rain to our region during early August and daily maximum temperatures below normal on most days up to the second week of August. Sydney’s rainfall this month has reached 404 mms, taking this year’s rainfall to 1951mms falling on a total of 123 days. There were more rain days to the end of July in 1890, 1893 and 1989. Temperatures during July in Sydney were slightly above normal. The record July rain in Sydney followed an unusually dry June when only 9.6mms of rainfall. Past occasions when a dry June was followed by a very wet July in the same year occurred in 1860, 1877, 1889, 1904, 1908 and 1931. Most of these episodes did lead to a wetter period up to and including November and then a warmer and somewhat drier December and January and then heavy rain and thunderstorms in February and March, which I do expect will happen during the 2022/23 summer. I do expect some very hot days of over 40 degrees during the second week of December and again during the first week of January. It will be the warmest December and January period in our region for three years.

Sharing war stories in Shoe-horn Sonata A POWERFUL play which tells the story of two women held in brutal Sumatran prison-of-war camps during World War II, who meet again after 50 years and share their memories, will be performed in the Uniting Church Hall in Yarrawonga in August. Presented by Allegro Theatre Company Yarrawonga, The Shoe-Horn Sonata was written by Australian playwright John Misto and is based on true events around the experiences of the women and children held captive by the Japanese. Taking on the challenging roles of nurses Bridie and Sheila are familiar local actors, Brenda Spilva and Colette Quin. It will be the second time Colette has played the formidable character, Sheila - the first in a recent Wangaratta Players production - and she is looking forward to doing it again. Colette said it was an advantage being familiar with the lines which gave her the freedom to experiment with the role, along the way discovering more about the character.

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“I love playing Sheila - she is as tough as old boots and ‘perfectly polite’ and proper on the outside, but on the inside has an immense capacity of compassion, endurance, and selflessness,” she said. “I don’t know that I could have survived the suffering that she went through - not only during the war but for the 50 years afterwards and be able to function as human being like she did. “She is amazing, as are all the actual women and children this story is based on.” Colette said being in a play based on real facts and actual events makes it challenging for the actors. She said they have a duty to tell the truth and sometimes that can be confronting. “We have had many times in

the rehearsal process, where we have just cried because we have been overcome by the fact that this happened, but we have laughed uproariously too at the real humour that is weaved throughout the script,” Colette said. “Sometimes Brenda and I can’t look at one another as we know we are going to have a fit of giggles. “It is also very important not to blame anyone - these real people were all caught up in events that most of them had no control over. “They were human and acted the way humans do according to the circumstances they find themselves in. “We are not telling this story to point the finger, criticise or try and undo a terrible period in human history - we are here to tell it as it was.” It will be the first time the actors have worked together, and under the direction of Jess Febey, who is an actor in her own right, having performed in a number of

Allegro's major productions. Colette describes Jess has a caring director, not only for the story being told well, but of the welfare of those around her. Colette said while she hasn't worked with Brenda before, they easily slipped into a rhythm based on hard work and encouraging one another, aiming to make it the very best experience for everyone. “We are both acutely aware that we have an obligation to tell this story well,” she said. “As a result, we now have a bond that can never be broken, much like Bridie and Sheila’s.” Funny, emotional and poignant, Allegro Theatre Company Yarrawonga’s production of The Shoe-Horn Sonata will be performed in the intimate surrounds of the Uniting Church Hall in Yarrawonga on August 5,6,12 and 13 at 7pm. Tickets are available now at https://www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/902254 with a limited number available at the door.

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Time to move after prison Defendant facing g serious criminal charges g of stalking, g, assault and breach of court orders

A WANGARATTA man facing 10 separate criminal matters has told of his desire to leave the North East upon his release from prison. The 64-year-old faced Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, appearing via WebeX from custody at Ravenhall Correctional Centre as his sentence was deferred to allow him to sell his family home. The court heard the defendant faced stalking and assault of a woman charges, as well as intervention order breach matters concerning a number of neighbours in

the vicinity of Ryan Avenue. Police prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Les Hare detailed how the accused on June 15 last year had allegedly punched a female several times to the head after she used a curtain rod to break two of his windows, leaving her bloodied on the ground suffering from eye fractures, outside his home. When interviewed by police, the accused was said to have denied the assault, stating he had found the woman on the ground and tried to drag her off his

property, leaving his hands and clothes bloodied. He was also alleged to have stalked another woman after she became employed at a Greta Road business, with LSC Hare alleging the accused had asked the woman on four separate occasions for her father’s contact details in order to ask his permission to date her. The court heard these advances had caused the woman to become fearful of her safety, particularly after the accused allegedly attempted to attend the

business immediately after finding out the female had applied for an intervention order against him. A number of breach court order allegations accompanied an allegation he was alcohol affected in the middle of Reid Street earlier this year, when he allegedly abused a road user and swung a bottle of alcohol at the vehicle as the driver attempted to maneuver around, causing almost $2700 worth of damage. Defence counsel Erin Byrt said her client no longer had ties to the com-

munity following his 85 day incarceration, and hoped to promptly move away from the area. The court heard most of the accused’s alleged offending had involved alcohol. Ms Byrt said squatters had often used the accused’s property while he was incarcerated, resulting in her client seeking incarceration during the winter months due to his home being devoid of hot water and electricity. “He’s an incredibly lonely man who has sadly been in contact with alcohol since a very young age,” she said.

“He’s surrounded by people in this community who encourage (the accused) to continue drinking. “Removing him from this area will mean there’s a little more optimism in terms of his rehabilitation.” Magistrate Peter Mithen agreed to release the accused from custody under a deferral of sentence, with a court integrated services program (CISP) to support the accused to manage his alcohol use. The matter will return before the court later this month.

Weather station better at aerodrome than city: BOM FOR years locals have been saying how much official rainfall records differ to their backyard rain gauges in Wangaratta. And many have linked the discrepancies to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) moving its weather station from the town centre to its current site at the aerodrome back in 1987. A BOM spokesperson said any difference in rainfall observations recorded by the community could be due to reasons including topographical or microclimate influences, siting and exposure, and variations in the rainfall observing instruments used. The spokesperson said decisions on where to place equipment for BOM’s national observations network are based on considerations including impacts on populated areas, the agricultural and aviation industries, regions subject to variable and extreme weather, and whether any specific services are required. “While automatic weather stations are an important part of the bureau’s observations network, and the bureau understands the value the community places on them, they are one part of a composite observing network, which includes radars, satellites, lightning

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detection and upper air observations,” BOM said. “The bureau’s meteorologists draw on all these sources, in addition to predictions from advanced computer models, to monitor and predict weather.” Before 1987 it was a manual weather observation site in Wangaratta and it required an observer to manually record daily temperature, rainfall and wind observations. BOM explained that an automatic weather station (AWS) - measuring visibility, barometric pressure, temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction - was installed at the Wangaratta aerodrome in May 1987. Located 5km from the original site, BOM said the aerodrome provides an ideal location for the AWS with no obstructions, such as buildings and trees, that can impact recordings. “The AWS provides up-tothe-minute information for the general community, as well as the aviation industry in the region,” BOM said. “The Wangaratta aerodrome rain gauge, located in the AWS enclosure, provides

WHEN IT RAINS: The Bureau of Meteorology says having its automatic weather station (AWS) located at the Wangaratta Aerodrome, instead of in the city centre (above), offers more accurate data. real-time data and rainfall intensity information. “This instrument is verified regularly against a calibrated standard, called a field calibration device.” This data is made avail-

able via BOM’s website and the BOM Weather app. In addition to AWS and other observation equipment, the bureau continues to maintain Australia’s largest manual rainfall ob-

servation network. Every day thousands of volunteers collect data from rainfall observer stations and river height gauges. These readings are critical not only to local flood fore-

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NATIONAL NEWS

Voice question ‘simple’ enough to pass: PM

PROPOSED changes to the constitution to establish an Indigenous Voice are simple enough for the public to understand what they’re voting for, Anthony Albanese says. The prime minister on Saturday revealed the proposed question for a historic referendum on the introduction of a Voice to parliament at the Garma Festival in northeast Arnhem Land. The question that could be put to Australians is: “Do you support an alteration to the constitution that establishes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice?” The details of the Voice, its function and how it operates will then be worked out

following consultation, Mr Albanese says. “One of the things I’m trying to avoid - as occurred at the end of the last century when a referendum wasn’t successful - is people looking for all of the detail and saying well, if you disagree ...with one out of the 50 (clauses) but 49 are OK, vote no,” he told the ABC’s Insiders program on Sunday. “We’re not doing that. “We’re appealing to the goodwill of the Australian people. “That’s why I am optimistic that Australians will embrace this simple concept that where issues affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, they’re consulted.”

A constitutionally-enshrined Voice was needed to ensure policies involving Indigenous people worked with their best interests in mind, the prime minister said. “If we look at the programs that have really worked ... (they are) programs which have directly involved and had a sense of ownership from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,” he said. “Where we have sought to impose things from Canberra, without that consultation, without their involvement, is where problems have arisen over the last 121 years.” Mr Albanese recommended adding three sentences to the constitution: A body to

be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice; the Voice may make representations to parliament and the executive government on Indigenous matters; and the parliament shall have the power to make laws on the Voice’s composition, functions, powers and procedures. “This isn’t a third chamber of the parliament ... this makes it very clear this doesn’t change in any way the primacy of our democratically elected parliament,” he said. While future parliaments will then be able to amend any legislation, their actions will be held accountable, Mr Albanese added. “The thing that enshrin-

ing in the constitution does, it ensures the Voice cannot be eliminated or silenced by a change of government or a change of prime minister,” he said. Mr Albanese said the government hadn’t made a decision on the timing of the referendum, although Labor reportedly favours the vote taking place next year. Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney went slightly further than the prime minister, indicating more details about the Voice’s make up would be released before the referendum. “There will be a lot of information out to the community about what people are voting

on. It would be nuts for that not to happen,” she told the ABC’s Q+A program, scheduled to air on Monday. Opposition Indigenous affairs spokesman Julian Leeser welcomed the Voice in principle but called for more detail. “People need to have some certainty about what they’re voting for,” he told the ABC. “Without those details, without the answers to the reasonable questions, it makes the debate harder to conduct because people will raise questions, and if there’s not a certain answer, it’s harder to dispel myths and uncertainties about what’s being proposed.” - AAP

Celebrated musician Archie Roach dies aged 66 CELEBRATED Aboriginal musician Archie Roach has died in hospital aged 66 after a long battle with illness. The Gunditjmara-Bundjalung elder’s death was confirmed in a statement from his sons Amos and Eban Roach, distributed by the late singer’s management agency the Mushroom Group on Saturday. “We are so proud of everything our dad achieved in his remarkable life,” the pair said. “He was a healer and unifying force. His music brought people together” They said their father would want his many fans to know how much he loved them for their support throughout his career. Mr Roach died at Warrnambool Base Hospital after a long illness, surrounded by his family and loved ones. “We thank all the staff who have cared for Archie over the past month,” his sons said. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia had “lost a brilliant talent, a powerful and prolific national truth teller”. “Archie’s music drew from a well of trauma and pain, but it flowed with a beauty and a resonance that moved us all,” Mr Albanese said in a social media post. “We grieve for his death, we honour his life and we hold to the hope that his words, his music and his indomitable spirit will live on to guide us and inspire us.” A private ceremony will follow Mr Roach’s death and his family have requested privacy, but they gave permission for his name,

SADLY MISSED: Archie Roach rose to prominence with the release of his debut single Took the Children Away in 1990. PHOTO: Tracey Nearmy/AAP image and music to continue to be used so his legacy will inspire others. Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney said Mr Roach’s contribution to the country at a time when society was “waking up to the stolen generations” was remarkable.

Australia is edging toward COVID-19 death milestone AUSTRALIA’S daily COVID-19 death tallies are spiking, pushing the nation closer to chalking up 12,000 total virusrelated fatalities. The nation has recorded three straight days of 100-plus deaths related to the virus, elevated by historical COVID-19 fatalities hitting the system in Victoria. Another 27 have been reported nationally so far on Sunday - taking Australia’s total toll across the pandemic to 11,832 - along with almost

24,000 new cases. Victorian Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton estimates only half the actual number of infections are being picked up but says his state has probably hit its case peak, with numbers expected to flatten and fall in coming days. While the number of COVIDinfected people in Victorian hospitals fell by 69 on Sunday, Professor Sutton had earlier warned hospitalisation figures were unlikely to plateau for another week or two. - AAP

“He was a storyteller. He was a truth teller. He had the most amazing voice and he explored tough issues,” she told ABC TV. Mr Roach was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2020. He rose to prominence with the release of his debut single Took the Children Away in 1990.

The song reflected his experience as a member of the stolen generation and earned him ARIA nominations for breakthrough artist and an award for best new talent at the 1991 awards. It was added to the National Film and Sound Archive in 2013. - AAP

• Archie Roach was a familiar face on the North East music scene. He was a regular fixture and strong supporter of the annual Folk Rhythm & Life Festival at Eldorado and regularly performed at venues across our great region, inspiring many of our local artists - EDITOR

Animal disease taskforce to launch in Victoria AN emergency taskforce to deal with a potential outbreak of foot and mouth disease will be set up in Victoria. It comes as Australian agriculture ministers agreed on a draft national biosecurity strategy at a recent meeting that discussed the disease, which has the potential to cripple the country’s livestock industry. The Andrews government’s emergency animal disease taskforce will focus on bolstering Agriculture

Victoria’s workforce to help manage the potential social, economic, and environmental threats posed by foot and mouth. More than 300 Agriculture Victoria staff are undertaking foot and mouth disease-specific training, scenario planning, and emergency exercises. Victorian Agriculture Minister Gayle Tierney said biosecurity and the protection of agriculture, the economy and the natural environment is everyone’s responsibility.

“Risk assessment and preparedness is key in ensuring we’re best placed to respond if there is a positive detection in livestock in Victoria – and we’re doing the work now to protect our industry,” she said. Victoria is the only jurisdiction that has a mandatory electronic national livestock identification system for sheep and goats, with an average 10.5 million sheep tags purchased every year. State cattle producers buy 2.5 million cattle tags

each year, according to the Victorian government. Livestock traceability was among the issues on the agenda for the first meeting of agriculture ministers under the new Albanese government last week. After an eight-month hiatus, ministers resolved to advance work on a national approach to Australia’s livestock traceability systems, noting a mandatory identification system is urgently needed for sheep and goats. - AAP

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Families urged to have a home fire escape plan

PREPARING A PLAN: Families are being encouraged to create a home fire escape plan.

WITH many local residents still working from home and spending more time inside to avoid the winter chills, Victorian fire and rescue services are calling on families to make sure their home fire escape plan is up to date. Statistics from Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and CFA show that young children, along with older people, people with a disability, and smokers are at a higher risk of not surviving a fire in their home. Fire Rescue Commissioner Ken Block said making a home fire escape plan, which details two ways to get out of every room and identifies a common place to meet, is vital for every home. “Nobody wants to think about a fire in your home, but sadly every year, lives are lost in preventable house fires,” Commissioner Block said. “Knowing how to quickly exit your home in case of an emergency could mean the difference between life and death. “Winter is one of the highest risk periods for residential fires in Victoria, due in part to the increased use of home heating, so it is an opportune time to revisit or establish a home fire escape plan, ensuring your family is well-prepared in the event of a fire.” CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said it's imperative to know what to do if a fire occurs in your home. “Whether you live in your home as a homeowner or renter, you should have a home fire escape plan in place,” he said. “An average of 18 people lose their lives in house fires in Victoria every year - that’s 18 too many. “Two simple things that can save your life in a house fire include having working smoke alarms in the right places, and having a practised home fire escape plan. “Families who are well-prepared are more likely to escape their homes safely.” When making your home fire escape plan, remember these important points: • Know at least two ways out of every room. • If it is safe, close the door to slow the spread of fire and smoke. • Crawl low in smoke. • Alert other people on your way out. • Get out and stay out. Never go back inside. • Meet at a safe place at the front of the house like a letterbox. • Phone 000 from the nearest available phone like a neighbour’s house. More information on how to make a home fire escape plan is available at https:// www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-inthe-home/escape-plans.

Talents being sought for Everton quest EVERTON Primary School will host an “Everton’s Got Talent” event at the school on Friday, August 19 from 6pm with local individuals or groups invited to take part. The event is being held as a fun, post-COVID social gathering and also to showcase the school and its extracurricular activities including its music and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program. Singers, dancers and variety acts are invited to register their interest by contacting Linda on 0427 271 294.

Man to pay $1200 over Boa Constrictor offence A 44-year-old Nagambie man has been ordered to pay more than $1200 after pleading guilty to keeping a controlled pest animal without authorisation. Appearing at a North East Magistrates’ Court last week the man was convicted and fined $1000 and ordered to pay $271 in veterinarian euthanasia costs after Conservation Regulator Authorised Officers found him in possession of a two-metre-long boa constrictor last year. The man pled guilty to one offence of keeping a controlled pest animal under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994. Boa constrictors are native to South America and the Caribbean and are classified as a pest animal in Australia. For more information on pest animals visit https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/pest-animals; and to report any alleged illegal wildlife or pest animal possession call Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000.

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RURAL NEWS

Wine exports decline by 10%

AUSTRALIAN wine exports declined by 10 per cent in volume to 625 million litres and 19 per cent in value to $2.08 billion in the year ended June 30, 2022, according to Wine Australia‘s latest export report released on July 26. It says the decline in volume and value was not unexpected, as it was largely the result of the continued impact of the significant reduction in exports to mainland China, driven by high deposit tariffs imposed in November 2020.

During the 2021–22 financial year, the operating environment for many Australian wine exporters had been extremely challenging with the significant decline in exports to mainland China, the ongoing impact of the pandemic including severe shipping delays and increased freight costs and rising inflation, business costs and interest rates. Wine Australia manager market insights Peter Bailey said while the total data showed declines, there were

some encouraging signs in key and emerging markets. He said when mainland China is excluded from the data, exports increased by five per cent in value to $2.06 billion, an increase of $105 million – the highest value since 2009–2010, despite volume declining by three per cent to 619 million litres. “The value growth for these markets was driven by a nine per cent increase in average value to $3.32 free–on–board (FOB) per litre,” he said.

“The key contributors to the value growth included Singapore, the United States (US), Malaysia, Thailand, India and New Zealand. “In the markets that experienced value growth, this was largely driven by exports in the higher value segments, particularly at $10 or more FOB per litre. “This reflects the wine sales trends in many markets around the globe, which have seen a downward trend in commercial/value sales (less

than US$10 per bottle retail) and sales growth in premium and above segments (US$10 or more per bottle retail). “The above $10 or more FOB per litre price segment helped drive overall value growth to the US, which has returned to Australia‘s top destination by value, and there was also a significant increase in the number of companies exporting to the US.” In 2021–22, Australian wine exporters shipped wine to 113 destination markets.

At a region–level, the most significant growth came from exports to Southeast Asia, up 51 per cent to $314 million, but also to North America, up 5 per cent to $612 million, and the Middle East, up 48 per cent to $20 million. This growth was offset by a decline in exports to Northeast Asia (including mainland China), down 64 per cent to $328 million, and Europe, down 9 per cent to $658 million. Information is available at www.wineaustralia.com.

Be on the lookout for Barber’s pole worm BARBER‘S pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) is a blood sucking roundworm of sheep and goats, with minor crossover into cattle. The worm gets its name from the ‘barber–pole‘ colouration of the female worm as its blood–filled intestine and uterus intertwine. Typically, Barber‘s pole worms favour warm, humid conditions. Its lifecycle is like other roundworms. The eggs are passed in an animal‘s faeces, they hatch, develop to an infectious stage, are eaten by a susceptible animal and develop into an adult worm in the animal‘s fourth stomach. Signs of Barber‘s pole worm include anaemia due to blood loss and lethargy.

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A helping hand for Afghan refugess FROM their comfortable existence in Wangaratta South, Roger and Lyn Barker are trying to make a difference to Afghan families suffering at the hands of the Taliban. The couple are among 21 Indi residents who are collectively sponsoring 35 vulenrable Afghan families, hoping to bring them to Australia. They share their story on pages 16 and 17 today. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Immunity boost Local immunocompromised people now have better protection against COVID-19

A COVID-19 medication which offers greater protection for residents with compromised immune systems is now available in Wangaratta and surrounding areas. It comes at a time when exposure to COVID-19 continues to rise, with 61 new cases reported in the Rural

City of Wangaratta yesterday, bringing total active cases to 311, with some 9820 confirmed local cases since the pandemic began. The medication Evusheld offers increased protection against COVID-19 for people with conditions or on medications which prevent them receiving the

full protection offered by COVID-19 vaccinations. It is not a replacement for vaccination but can be given to patients on certain immunosuppressive medications or with certain conditions, such as blood cancers to help boost their protection. Evusheld consists of two

antibodies that are injected into a patient and boost their immunity to COVID-19. The antibodies work to protect a patient from contracting COVID-19 if they are exposed and offer up to six months of protection. This is different to anti-virals which can be

administered after a person has already contracted COVID-19. Northeast Health Wangaratta is able to administer Evusheld to suitable patients through local infectious diseases physician David Turner. It will be administered primarily through the

Hospital in The Home (HITH) program so that eligible patients can receive this care at home without attending the hospital. One of the first patients to receive a treatment of Evusheld is Wangaratta’s Lauren McCully, who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS). ■ Contiued page 2

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Beechworth Secondary College had a median study score of 29, but it was its 40+ score that was a standout with 13.7pc reaching the A grade figure. Benalla P-12 College had a median study score of 26, with zero over 40+, while FCJ College Benalla had a strong median of 30 with 6pc of scores 40+. Euroa Secondary College’s dux achieved one of the highest scores in the region with a 98.55 ATAR.

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Mansfield Secondary College had a median of 29 with 1.3pc of scores 40+. Myrtleford P-12 College had a median of 28 with 3.9pc of scores 40+, while Marian College had a median of 28 with zero scores 40+. Mount Beauty Secondary College had a median of 28, with 2.7pc of scores 40+. Wodonga Senior Secondary College had a median score of 23, with 1.1pc of scores 40+, while Catholic

College Wodonga had a median of 29, with 3.2pc 40+. Yarrawonga College P-12 was a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores 40+. The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik Col-

lege in Hawthorn that had a median of 38 with 39.9pc of scores 40+, Mount Scopus Memorial College was next with 38 and 39.7pc, with Ballarat Clarendon College third with 38 and 38.4pc. For the full results visit vcaa.vic.adu.au.

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c HOT WHEELS: Teo Valle (9) from Peechelba raced for the first time in RC Touring Class.

THE Wang Repair Café will hold its next event tomorrow at Apex Park from 8am until 12pm. The café will have some t-shirt rugs for sale as well as other items, and cash donations as well as donations of unwanted Christmas presents for them to sell would be appreciated, as the volunteer-run organisation seeks assistance to cover its operating costs and ensure its continuation. Bring items in need of repair to the park tomorrow morning where volunteers will be on hand to help bring them back to life.

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A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large ting a slightly better percentpart of how they perform age of 40+ scores at 3.6pc BY STEVE in VCE, but there are many compared to Cathedral’s KELLY other factors that contribute 3.3pc. their desired outcome such skelly@ nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta as getting into a university High School had a lesser mecourse of their choice. Wangaratta’s three sec- dian study score at 26, it was Despite students dealing ondary schools stack up well better than Galen and Cathewith adversity from the pan- when compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of demic in 2020 and the touted across the region and even 3.9. country-city education divide, several metropolitan counAcross the region Goulthey performed reasonably terparts across the state. burn Valley Grammar School well judging by the VCE study Galen Catholic College in Shepparton scores released by the Victo- and had a median Cathedral College both 35 with 21.6pc achieving rian Curriculum and Assess- achieved a median study 40+, placing ment Authority (VCCA). it 30th best in score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria.

MEMBERS of the Northeast Radio Control Car Club gathered at Mitchell Avenue last Saturday to test their vehicles in competition. New members are always welcome. For more information contact president Matthew Johnson-Begg on 0467 974 305.

c REVVED UP: Northeast Radio Control Club president Matthew Johnson-Begg works on his machine in the pits.

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Teens look to the future with uni

WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday. The pair are both interested in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities. Kayla, 17, has been offered a

double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra. “I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said. “It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve. “But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.” Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries. “I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said. “Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.

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“The offer I received was my first choice so I’m really happy with that. “I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now. “Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”

Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm. A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor. For more information visit the Wangaratta Arts Council on Facebook or come along to the meeting in the park on Sunday.

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Passed away peacefully at Westmont Homestead on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Much loved and loving father and father-in-law of Peter and Joanne, Andrew and Pauline. Loving Pop of Matthew, Jeremy, Luke, Emily and Chelsea.

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MEAGER – ASHLEY (nee Kershaw), June. 14/6/1933 – 26/7/2022 It is with sad hearts we say goodbye to our amazing and devoted Mum. Peacefully passed away at St Vincent’s Care, Eltham. Loved wife of Alan Meager (dec) and later George Ashley (dec). Much loved mother of Mark, Andrew, Kristine, Gavin and Paul. Mother-in-law of Dawn, Stephen and Kathryn. Adored Nanna of 10 and Great Nan of 6. Forever in our hearts.

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McKeon on cusp of golden Games record AUSTRALIA’S swim ace Emma McKeon is on the cusp of becoming the most successful athlete in Commonwealth Games history. McKeon won her 10th career Commonwealth gold medal when part of Australia’s victorious 4x100m freestyle relay team in Birmingham on Saturday night. She joins fellow Australian swimmers Susie O’Neill, Ian Thorpe and Leisel Jones with 10 career Commonwealth golds. No athlete has won more.

“It is special - they’re people that I looked up to growing up and the Commonwealth Games has so much history in Australia,” McKeon said. “They’re the ones that inspired me and a lot of the other girls and guys on the team to do what we’re doing now. “To be a part of that history hopefully for the future generations coming through is pretty special. “I know what I felt like growing up and watching those people and hopefully I can inspire people as well.”

McKeon’s feat came after Australian para-swimmer Katja Dedekind set a world record in winning the women’s 50m freestyle S13 gold medal on Saturday night. “That’s icing on the cake,” Dedekind said of the fresh benchmark. Dedekind, who is blind in her right eye and has limited vision in her left, clocked 26.56 seconds to better the 26.67 set by Italian Carlotta Gilli in 2018. And Australia’s men’s 4x100m freestyle relay team - Flynn Southam, Zac Incerti,

William Yang and Kyle Chalmers - also won gold. McKeon also pocketed a silver medal in the women’s 100m butterfly and Brendon Smith took silver in the men’s 400m individual medley. And six Australians won bronze medals on Saturday night - Chelsea Hodges (women’s 50m breaststroke), Elijah Winnington (men’s 200m freestyle), Bradley Woodward (men’s 100m backstroke), Brianna Throssell (women’s 100m butterfly), Jacob Templeton (men’s 50m freestyle S13) and

Kirralee Hayes (women’s 50m freestyle S13). The Australian swim team has a collection of six gold, five silver and nine bronze medals at the Birmingham pool. A night after winning the 400m freestyle final, Winnington was wedged between England’s Olympic champion Tom Dean and Scotland’s Olympic silver medallist Duncan Scot. Scot won the gold this time as Winnington rated his bronze swim “in some respects” better than his 400m race.

SPOTLIGHT: Collingwood’s Jack Ginnivan says the spotlight on his game has taken a mental toll on him.

“Tom and Duncan are first and second at the Olympic Games, you can’t get two better freestylers in the world let alone the Commonwealth, so I was in great company,” Winnington said. Three Australians were fastest in the women’s 50m freestyle semi-finals with Shayna Jack followed by Meg Harris and McKeon. And Australian trio Zac Stubblety-Cook, Sam Williamson and Josh Yong all advanced into the men’s 100m breaststroke final. - AAP

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AFL gun Jack Ginnivan reveals toll of scrutiny COLLINGWOOD dynamo Jack Ginnivan has revealed the intense spotlight on his game has taken a toll on his mental health after more controversy in the AFL win over Port Adelaide. Ginnivan was involved in another contentious umpiring decision on Saturday when he was caught high by Power star Robbie Gray and was penalised for holding the ball. The 19-year-old appeared to drop his body into the tackle, promptingÂ Fox Footy commentator Nick

Riewoldt to declare the umpire’s call was correct. The latest incident follows the league’s crackdown on players drawing free kicks by contributing to high contact. Ginnivan, who has a knack of drawing free kicks, has been at the centre of media and public debate around the tactic all season. “It’s definitely taken a toll on my mental health and all that stuff, but I’m here, happy, smiling,” Ginnivan said in a raw post-

match interview with Fox Footy. “When you’re kicking goals and winning it’s beautiful, so can’t complain. “I’ve got some strong leaders around me, Darcy Moore, Callum Brown is one of my best mates, he’s looking after me. “My mum, my family are so amazing, they’re up here every week, so I can’t complain. “Fly (coach Craig McRae), he’s a beautiful human, I love him to bits and he’s looking af-

Tigers defeat Broncos in a huge NRL upset A WEEK of heartache and legal threats finished in unbridled joy for Wests Tigers with a 32-18 NRL upset of Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium. Without injured playmaker Luke Brooks, the Tigers showed pride in their jersey to rebound from Sunday’s controversial, last-play loss to North Queensland to end a six-match home streak by the Broncos. The boilover sees Brisbane, who rued too many uncharacteristic handling errors, drop out of the top four and lifts the Tigers off the bottomÂ of the NRL ladder. It was five-eighth Adam

Doueihi, in an 18-point display, who stood tallest for the visitors and fittingly iced the game with the final try. After giving premiership contenders Penrith, Parramatta and the Cowboys a fright in their previous three starts, the Tigers showed from the outset they would again be up for the fight. In a match of momentum swings, which was deadlocked at 12-all at halftime, it was two tries in three minutes early in the second half which proved pivotal for the Tigers. They hit the lead in the 47th minute when Starford

To’a crossed after Doueihi batted back a bomb, accidentally kneeing Adam Reynolds in the head in the process which forced Brisbane’s playmaker off for a head injury assessment. As Reynolds was being assessed, Zane Musgrove barged over Corey Paix and was awarded the try, despite the hint of a double-movement, for a 12-point advantage. Reynolds blamed poor execution and discipline for the loss, admitting his side’s handling let the Tigers off the hook at crucial moments. - AAP

ter me day by day.” The AFL last week conceded Ginnivan should have been awarded a free kick for a high tackle from Essendon’s Mason Redman, which was not paid. Prominent figures weighed in on the debate with AFL legend Leigh Matthews among the most vocal, declaring AFL umpires’ treatment of Ginnivan was making him feel “sick”. The Gray incident has ensured the debate will continue for another

week, but Magpies coach McRae has had enough. “We’re conscious of this, we see it and we try to protect him,” McRae said post-match. “We get to a point where we say, ‘Maybe enough is enough, let’s look after this kid’. “There’s been all these stories, and again, we need to look at what we can control around that. “He’s a 19-year-old kid and he’s saying his mental health has been strained. Let’s look after him.” - AAP

Postecoglou is after early Celtic statement ANGE Postecoglou has challenged Celtic to “lay down a marker” in their Scottish Premiership opener at home to “game-ready” Aberdeen. The champions play their first competitive game of the season against Jim Goodwin’s side, who already have four victories under their belts after breezing through the Premier Sports Cup group stage in impressive fashion. Postecoglou expects the Dons to be relatively sharp as a result but he believes his own team are also in good fettle at the end of their pre-season campaign.

“It will be a good challenge,” Postecoglou said. “It’s always difficult when a manager comes in mid-season like Jim did last year, but I think now he’s made a lot of changes and got his squad together. “It’s been a good start for them in the cup and they’ve had four good competitive games. “They’re game-ready, which is a challenge for us but at the same time we’ve had a good pre-season with some really good competitive friendly games which have been good for us. “The squad’s in a good

place health-wise and we’re at home in front off our fans. We just want to make sure we lay down a really strong marker for the year ahead.” While both Aberdeen and Celtic go into the league opener in optimistic mood, Postecoglou believes it is still far too early to be sure about how any team will fare in the campaign ahead. Asked about the challenge he expects from the rest of the sides in the league, he said: “It will be tough but no tougher than last season, I guess. - AAP

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All Blacks lock in minor flag SITTING three games clear on top of the ladder with two rounds remaining, Benalla All Blacks secured the O&K senior minor premiership on Saturday with a 12.15 (87) to 10.9 (69) win over Bright. After trailing for the first half, the Panthers found their rhythm and worked the ball well, pushing out to a 10 point lead coming into the final term. Benalla coach Nic Spencer said his side did well to fight back after a lacklustre first quarter. “The backline, we just weren’t switched on, we let a few easy ones go through,” he said. “There was a bit of a breeze, so we misjudged a couple of intercept marks we were going for, which cost us. “We fought back pretty hard, so I can’t complain too much. “Without a couple of our big boys that we normally have, we were a bit smaller as well, so we had to change

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up how we were playing a little bit. “We got jumped at the start, but no one had any doubt we were going to come back against them.” As the backline got into the game, Benalla’s midfield started connecting better, hitting targets and spreading the Bright defensive unit. “We were really composed with the footy - we’d get a mark, look middle, sort of chip it around a bit, just find that next bloke which is what we’ve been working on at training, so it was really good to see us do it in a game,” Spencer said. “We haven’t had a whole heap of close games where we’ve got to really show that we can slow it up and keep possession when we have to. “We started cutting them

apart with our ball use by foot, so I’d say that was one of the standouts. “Lachy Thompson, we moved him to centre half forward just to get him up in the play a little bit more - he still managed to kick seven for the day, he was all over the place, he was having a blinder. “He was definitely one of our best players on Saturday.” Al Jacka, Riley Moran and Cody Crawford were all among the best for the powerhouse Panthers, while young gun Cooper Thomason (four goals) and Joe Gray impressed for the Mountain Men. The loss sees Bright drop a few places to fourth on the ladder, ahead of Goorambat on percentage, with Benalla shaping up the be the ones to beat come finals time. It wasn’t smooth sailing for Benalla all day though, with the Bright reserves belting out a comfortable 44-point win over the Panthers.

HIT OUT: Bright’s Joe Gray and Benalla’s Regan Williams battle it out in the ruck in the Panthers’ three goal win over Bright on Saturday. PHOTO: Charlotte Kilner

Bonnie Doon edge out Greta, move into the top two By NATHAN DE VRIES

RUCK CONTEST: Moyhu‘s Xavier Wales and Goorambat‘s Alex Moloney go up in the ruck in the Bats‘ 30 point win over Moyhu on Saturday. The lead swung back and forward all day, but in the end it was Goorambat out on top, securing their place in the finals. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

BONNIE Doon senior footballers look to be serious finals contenders after a last-quarter surge handed them a one-point win over Greta at home, finishing 8.13 (61) to 9.6 (60). The Bombers fought back from a 17-point deficit at quarter time to be a goal ahead by the half, with far more looks at goals going unrewarded. The home side were almost blown out of the contest through the third quarter, managing only the two minor scores, while the Blues packed on 20 points to head into the final period of play up by two goals. “We were lucky - Greta were very good, they’re always a good, strong team, and it was a very tight contest throughout the day,” Bonnie Doon coach Ken Murray said. “We just happened to get a bit lucky and finish ahead at the last bell. “They had a good, strong first quarter and we kicked a bit inaccurately over the course of the game which didn’t help our case. “We played a good second quarter and got the lead, then we went to sleep again for the third and left it to do in the last, which we were lucky enough and good enough to get enough done. “By the start of the last quarter we had lost our centre half forward and our full forward, and one of our rucks had gone down, so we had to throw a real different mix together. “We went all smalls, had a very short and lively half forward line for the whole quarter, and we had enough momentum and enough looks to get enough score on the board.

“When I looked at my bench and saw three of my talls who all play forward on the bench, I was a bit nervous, I’ve got to say.” With 21 scoring shots to Greta’s 15, the Bombers should’ve had an easier time of taking the win, but Murray said he’s not concerned inaccurate goal kicking will be an issue come finals. “I certainly don’t think it’s a theme,” he said. “It’s more that some weeks you kick accurately and you make the most of it. “We hit the posts a couple of times in the last quarter which could’ve given us the lead, then nervous times came on, then we get a goal at the end. “We kicked a lot of points, we had a lot more scoring shots, we just couldn’t capitalise. “I thought we got on top of the clearances, we started to move the ball a bit better away from the stoppages, so we started to get our game going there. “That made a big difference, that gives your forwards a better look if you can get on top of the stoppage. “We started to get ahead there, so that was probably the biggest indicator.” The win brings Bonnie Doon up to second on the ladder, half a game ahead of Milawa, with Beau Smith, James Fox and Campbell Smedley among the best on the park for the Bombers. In other matches, Benalla outclassed Bright by 18 points, Goorambat bested Moyhu 17.9 (111) to 11.15 (81), Milawa downed North Wangaratta by 96 points, and Whorouly pulled off their second win in a row over King Valley.

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WINNERS AND LOSERS

ROUND

OVENS AND MURRAY SENIORS LADDER #

TEAM

SCOREBOARD - JULY 30

PTS

WANGARATTA

268.2

YARRAWONGA

162.49

ALBURY

133.99

MYRTLEFORD

113.31

WANGARATTA ROVERS

103.91

LAVINGTON

96.96

COROWA RUTHERGLEN

81.86

WODONGA

83.00

WODONGA RAIDERS

50.30

41.18

10 NORTH ALBURY

NETBALL SCORES

ROUND 15 - SPLIT RD

A GRADE:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 ROVERS V WODONGA MYRTLEFORD V WANGARATTA LAVINGTON V NORTH ALBURY

Wodonga Raiders 46 def by Albury 48

BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS Molly Mcgrath 3 Blaynee House 2 Mackensey

House 1. ALBURY: Kristen Andrews 3 Skye Hillier 2. GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: Taylor Donelan 34 Molly McGrath 12. ALBURY: Alison Meani 28 Skye Hillier 20.

Yarrawonga 44 def Corowa-Rutherglen 43

BEST: YARRAWONGA: Hannah Symes 2 Sarah Senini 1, COROWA-RUTHERGLEN: Brooke Bice 3 Madison O’Keefe 2 Grace Senior 1. GOALS: YARRAWONGA: Sarah Senini 22 Bridget Cassar 13 Madeleine Allan 10. COROWA-RUTHERGLEN : Grace Senior 36 Chloe Senior 5 Hidden Player 2

Yarrawonga 5.11.41 def by Corowa Rutherglen 6.7.43 Wodonga Raiders 6.8.44 def by Albury 10.5.65 ROUND

YARRAWONGA COROWA R’GLEN

2.3 9.4 4.1 8.2

9.7 14.14.98 10.5 11.7.73

GOALS: YARRAWONGA: Leigh Williams 8; Ryan Bruce 1; Ryan Einsporn 1; Bailey Frauenfelder 1; Michael Gibbons 1; Jess Koopman 1; Tim Lawrence 1. COROWA RUTHERGLEN: Kaelan Bradtke 3; Cameron Wilson 3; Cameron Barrett 1; Hayden Filliponi 1; Jason Marks 1; Darcy Melksham 1; George Sandral 1. BEST: YARRAWONGA: Leigh Williams, Leigh Masters, Ryan Bruce, Harrison Wheeler, Kyal Tyson, Michael Gibbons. COROWA RUTHERGLEN: Cameron Barrett, Cameron Wilson, Jake Wood, Callum Spencer, George Sandral, Daniel Saunders.

WODONGA RAIDERS ALBURY

3.2 3.4 6.9 8.13.61 5.4 8.9 12.12 15.15.105

GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: Isaac Muller 3; Jason Burke 2; Max Beattie 1; Brendan Kantilla 1; Mark Whitehead 1. ALBURY: Jeff Garlett 3; Lucas Conlan 2; Brayden McMenamin 2; Jacob Page 2; William Blomeley 1; Jacob Brunner 1; Fletcher Hart 1; Brydan Hodgson 1; Brayden O’Hara 1. BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: Isaac Muller, Charlie St John, Alex Daly, Cooper Daly, Bradley St John, Jason Burke. ALBURY: Anthony Miles, Tom O’Brien, Brayden McMenamin, Brydan Hodgson, Lucas Conlan, Isaac McGrath.

ROUND 15 - AUGUST 6 MATCHES WANG ROVERS WODONGA

0 0

MYRTLEFORD WANGARATTA

0 0

LAVINGTON NORTH ALBURY

0 0

ROUND 16 - AUG 13 Albury vs Lavington; Wangaratta vs Raiders; North Albury vs Yarrawonga; Corowa-R’glen vs Wang Rovers; Wodonga vs Myrtleford

THIRDS FOOTBALL RESULTS

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RESERVES RESULTS Yarrawonga............ 25.12. 162 Corowa R’glen .............. 2.4.16 BEST: YARRAWONGA: Max Hemphill, Xavier Leslie, Kayden Sharp, Reid Clarke, Jacob Adkins, Douglas Arnold. COROWA-RUTHERGLEN: Jamie Seymour, Kade Kuschert, Max Sutch-Taylor, Mak Lavis, Matthew Gould, Benjamin Black. GOALS: YARRAWONGA: Jacob Adkins 6; Max Hemphill 6; Ross Mulquiney 4; Xavier Leslie 2; Tyler Lovell 2; Reid Clarke 1; Craig Frauenfelder 1; Cory Pearn 1; Benjamin Radford 1; Jordan Urquhart 1. COROWARUTHERGLEN: Mak Lavis 1; Jamie Seymour 1. Wodonga Raiders ...........0.3.3 Albury ....................18.24.132 BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: Baylee Jerram, Angus Sinclair, Angus Eberle, Ethan Katalinic, Beau Packer, Daniel Caton. ALBURY: Darcy Harrington, Jackson Payn, Jamison Scott, Matt Lewington, James Steer, William Haberecht. GOALS: ALBURY: Matt Lewington 5; Campbell O’Brien 2; Zach Sears 2; Max Bruton 1; Jake Elias 1; Darcy Harrington 1; Christopher Lockhart 1; Jamison Scott 1. LADDER Yarrawonga...........345.06 54 Wang Rovers .........336.36 52 Wodonga ..............205.62 42 Albury...................234.00 40 Myrtleford ............137.08 32 Wangaratta................ 126.36 28 Corowa R’glen............. 41.70 20 Lavington .................... 74.39 12 Wodonga Raiders ....... 20.21 8 North Albury ............... 14.76 0

WINNERS AND LOSERS

OVENS AND KING SENIORS LADDER

SCOREBOARD

TEAM 1 BENALLA ALL BLACKS 2 BONNIE DOON 3 MILAWA 4 BRIGHT 5 GOORAMBAT 6 GRETA

P 16 16 16 16 16 16

W 15 12 11 11 10 9

L 1 4 4 5 4 6

D 0 0 1 0 1 1

B 2 2 2 2 2 2

% 311.01 166.60 121.71 169.44 126.69 119.39

PTS 60 48 46 44 44 38

7 8 9 10 11

16 17 16 17 16

6 4 3 3 2

8 13 13 14 14

1 0 0 0 0

2 1 2 1 2

88.54 62.14 67.44 53.21 35.95

28 16 12 12 8

TARRAWINGEE NORTH WANGARATTA WHOROULY KING VALLEY MOYHU

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

NETBALL SCORES

ROUND 19

A GRADE: Benalla All Blacks 37 def Bright 28 Milawa 67 defeated North Wangaratta 27 Greta 55 defeated Bonnie Doon 30 Goorambat 59 defeated Moyhu 53 Whorouly 84 def King Valley 26

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

B GRADE: Benalla All Blacks 46 def Bright 41 Whorouly 67 def King Valley 8 B RESERVE: Benalla All Blacks 35 def Bright 28 Whorouly 71 def King Valley 32 C GRADE: Benalla All Blacks 35 def Bright 25 Whorouly 36 def King Valley 35 U15s: Benalla All Blacks 25 def Bright 18 Whorouly 50 def King Valley 4

BRIGHT VS NORTH WANGARATTA TARRAWINGEE VS BENALLA ALL BLACKS GRETA VS MILAWA GOORAMBAT VS BONNIE DOON WHOROULY VS MOYHU KING VALLEY - BYE

BENALLA BRIGHT

2.2 5.8 6.1 6.4

9.11 12.15.87 8.7 10.9.69

GOALS: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Lachlan Thompson 7; Cody Crawford 1; Alistair Jacka 1; Tom Levy 1; Riley Moran 1; Dylan Sinclair 1. BRIGHT: Cooper Thomason 4; Kieren Jamieson 3; Nathan Lyons 2; Harry Jamieson 1. BEST: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Riley Moran, Lachlan Thompson, Sam Newton, Jackson Hourigan, Alistair Jacka, Cody Crawford. BRIGHT: Cooper Thomson, Joseph Gray, Samuel Dalbosco, Nathan Lyons, Bradley Nightingale, Michael Elliott.

MOYHU GOORAMBAT

3.2 9.8 11.10 11.15.81 4.3 8.5 15.6 17.9.111

GOALS: MOYHU: Thomas Gorman 5; Andrew Balfour 1; Mitchell Clayton 1; Harrison McCarthy 1; Matthew Thrum 1; Charlie West 1; Matthew Winter 1. GOORAMBAT: Toby Feehan 3; Thomas Ryan 3; Dylan Beavis 2; Ryan Burns 2; Jamie Dunne 2; Travers Nolan 2; Ethan Cooke 1; Sally Malay 1; Campbell McCoy 2. BEST: MOYHU: Xavier Wales, Thomas Gorman, Matthew Thrum, Brady Bartlett, Charlie West, David McDonald. GOORAMBAT: Sally Malay, Jamie Dunne, Ryan Burns, Toby Feehan, Curtis Anker, Perry Knox.

BONNIE DOON GRETA

1.4 6.9 4.3 6.3

6.11 9.5

8.13.61 9.6.60

GOALS: BONNIE DOON: Al Bennett 3; Sean Campitelli 1; Morgan Evans 1; James Law 1; Joel Sanford 1; Beau Smith 1. GRETA: Daniel Cassidy 3; Ned Rohrt 2; Tyler Arrowsmith 1; Paul Fruzynski 1; Stewart McLeod 1; Cameron Newbold 1. BEST: BONNIE DOON: Beau Smith, James Fox, Connor Heaslip, Joel Sanford, Lachlan Mahon, Al Bennett. GRETA: Cameron Newbold, Tyler Arrowsmith, Luke Minogue, Dale Walker, Daniel Cassidy, Bradley Whinray.

MILAWA NORTH WANG

1.5 5.8 1.2 2.3

12.9 17.17.119 2.5 3.5.23

GOALS: MILAWA: Brent Newton 5; Josh Owen 3; Callum Honey 2; Todd Bird 1; Ben Clarke 1; Xavier Ham 1; Tim Leslie 1; Kheda Stevenson 1; Lachlan Sykes 1; Luke Toohey 1. NORTH WANGARATTA: Luke Brown 1; Flynn Butterworth 1; Kevin Clarke 1.BEST: MILAWA: Ben Clarke, Steven Williamson, Brent newton, Todd Bird, xavier Ham, Luke Toohey. NORTH WANGARATTA; Brandon Fitzpatrick, Jay Barker, Luke Kuschert, Joshua Ismale, Dylan Fischer, Matthew Fischer.

KING VALLEY WHOROULY

1.1 2.5 2.3 4.7

3.6 3.8.26 8.12 13.15.93

GOALS: KING VALLEY: Charlie Davies 1; Jack Davies 1; Jack Sloan 1. WHOROULY: Glenn White 6; Samuel Ferguson 2; Riley Calvene 1; Xavier Cannizzaro 1; Kane Fitzpatrick 1; Lachlan Moore 1. BEST: KING VALLEY: Zac Northey, Connor Shanley, Beau Wheeler, Anthony Ciancio, Dylan Barr, Lukas Evans. WHOROULY: Glenn White, Samuel Ferguson, Cameron Wood, Joshua Ramsay, Ezekiel Traczyk, Andrew Newton.

RESERVES RESULTS Benalla All Blacks ....... 3.4.22 Bright ......................9.12.66 BEST: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Nathan Holmes, Ryan Nedeljkovic, Jesse Walker, Jacob Donlon, Scott Docherty, Harry Parsons. BRIGHT: Jack Fraser, Patrick Harris, Bailey Jennings-Allen, Adam Wheelan, Kieran Cave, Regan Alexander. Moyhu......................13.3.81 Goorambat ...............7.11.53 BEST: MOYHU: Aaron Thrum, Leroy Dowling, Michael Walker, Matthew Dean, Dylan Corcoran, Mario Anania. GOORAMBAT: Andy Ellis, Dylan Norman, Matthew Johnston, Shaun Lemmer, Declan Lawford, Dylan Brain. Bonnie Doon .............. 8.7.55 Greta ........................ 4.3.27 BEST: BONNIE DOON: Trent Smith, Luke Jenkins, Hamish Dunsford, luke berriman, Patrick Revell. GRETA: Ryan Patterson, Ben Duffield, Liam White, Joshua Cleeland, James Sutton, Alex Fitzpatrick. Milawa ...................13.14.92 North Wangaratta ...... 8.5.53 BEST: MILAWA: Nic Bonwick, Jack Stevenson, Zachary Wallace, Nathan Cox, Daniel Freeman, Braydon Jones. NORTH WANGARATTA: Blake Marlborough, Tyler Nanson, Ben Honey, Ben SchulzDahlenburg, Corey Dagoli, Darryn White. King Valley .................. 0.5.5 Whorouly ............. 19.18.132 BEST: KING VALLEY: Stephen Beavis, Jarrod Branson, Billy Hogan, Ethan Mcdonald, Beau Dickson, Noah Stone. WHOROULY: Jordan Eaton, Matthew Harris, Josh Jones, Ryan Harris, Liam Eaton, Adam Pascoe.

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SPORT

Dragons continue to toil hard THE Wangaratta Dragons enjoyed a challenging weekend of hockey. Under 17 girls: The girls came up against the strong Norths team. With two girls out with COVID-19, including their goalie, it was always going to be a tough match for them. As always the emphasis is on the girls to enjoy the game and the camaraderie that they share, the result is secondary. Some great play by the forwards saw them close to a goal more than once. The goals were protected by Frankie McGahey who played well to save many a goal by the opposition. Under 12 boys: The boys played in Wangaratta against United. Some great attacking by Jake Lane with backup by James Wheeler and Rory Gibb saw them close to that elusive goal. Stronger by the week, it is

surely coming for them. They kept United to only five goals, a great result. Under 12 girls: The girls are improving every week, particularly with their new goalie. Playing against the strong United team saw them chase hard to defend their goal, with United scoring well. The girls were able to move the ball into their attacking forward a number of times, with Adara and Ellie combining well to support Kiana Lane and Greta Le. It was great for the girls to be able to play in the sunshine at home. Women’s Division 3: The ladies had another hard run against Wodonga Maroon, and they managed to get the first goal in for the game. Wodonga are in a tight battle with four other teams for a position in the finals so they threw everything at the

Dragons in the first 10. The ladies came back strongly with a 5-1 win, the majority of the goals came from corners, except for Leslie’s solo effort into the circle and “whammo” take that. One time hit into the net, nice one. Ladies are tracking well, sticking to their gameplay/ style that works for them. The team is a very strong offensive team, but also have a great defensive line up. The ladies have great team talk going all game, with plenty of encouragement and enthusiasm for each other on the field. The Dragons last game for the season will be August 27 with all but the under 17s playing at home in Wangaratta. The club will have the barbecue going. It will be a great day to come out and watch some hockey.

SLAP: James Wheeler lets one fly as his United opponent dodges his ball.

Michelle Van Der Byl and Debbie Conroy battle it out.

GOOD OPPORTUNITY: Girls Auskick shapes as a great pathway for girls like Paige Lee-Dummet to play football in the WDJFL. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Girls Auskick launching in Wangaratta

THERE is no better time for girls to get into football and a new program in Wangaratta this month will make it even easier for them to get started on their footballing journey. Wangaratta is hosting an All-Girls Auskick Centre as part of AFL Victoria’s new Auskick Plus program. Auskick Plus is a new six week program which sits outside the traditional community Auskick Centre season and is aimed at

attracting new participants to the game, as well as providing an extra opportunity for those keen footballers who want to continue playing into spring. Sessions will run on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30pm to 5:30pm starting on August 10 for six weeks and will be held at the home of the Wangaratta Rovers Female Football Club, the WJ Findlay Oval. The cost to participate in the program is $55 and all

participants will receive an Auskick pack. “Girls and female football is on the rise and is here to stay, so now is the perfect time to try and create even more opportunities for girls to get involved at football’s entry level program, Auskick,” AFL Victoria participation coordinator Zac Hedin said. “The AFL now have all 18 teams participating at the AFLW level, and the sport continues to grow at

the local level, and with the AFLW season kicking off at a similar time to this program it is a great chance for girls who may want to give football a go or for those who already play to get involved in an all-girls environment.” For more details on the program, including how to register, go to the AFL North East Border Facebook page or you can contact Zac Hedin at zac.hedin@afl.com.au.

Darcie Barker and Emma McLaughlin on court.

Racquetball season hits off at Milawa Racquets Club MILAWA Racquetball’s Winter Comp began last Monday night with a huge turnout with everyone keen for the season to begin. Competition was inrense with a few closely fought games. It was great to see Pat Collins back and she looks like she’s going to be in fine form after easily winning her game against Joan Maher. Emma McLaughlin and Darcie Barker fought a

hard game with Darcie showing major tenacity and getting the win over Emma. Likewise Michelle Van Der Byl and Debbie Conroy also had a hard fought three game match with Michelle triumphing in the end. The club is looking for lots of thrills and spills and a full season ahead as players enjoy a great way to beat those winter chills.

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BRUSHED ASIDE GOORAMBAT’S Jamie Dunne pushes through a tackle from his Moyhu opponent during Saturday’s match . After a loss to Whorouly last weekend the Bats bounced back with a 17.9 (111) to 11.15 (81) win over the Hoppers at the Moyhu Recreation Reserve. ■ O&K reviews page 17 PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

ALL BLACKS ARE MINOR PREMIERS BENALLA All Blacks secured the O&KFL minor premiership on Saturday. The Panthers beat second placed Bright to go 12 points clear on the senior table - an unassailable lead with only two remaining home and away games for the season. Saturday’s results also confirmed the six finalists, although to top six positions can change over the next two rounds. ■ Further O&K coverage page 17 and 18

TEAM

PTS

BENALLA ALL BLACKS

BONNIE DOON

MILAWA

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‘Crezza’ signs off Daryn y Cresswell will step p down from Wangaratta g Rovers coach at the end of this season DARYN C Creswell ll will ill step down from coaching at the end of this season. The Wangaratta Rovers’ mastermind confirmed last week with the club and players that he would finish as the club’s senior football coach at the end of this season. After eight years as coach

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of Wodonga Raiders and the Hawks, Cresswell is keen to further support his two sons as they go on their own journey in football.

Eldestt son JJake (19), Eld k (19) who played under his dad last year, currently plays with South Adelaide, while 16-year-old Josh attends Wesley College and plays in the strong Associated Public Schools of Victoria league (APS). Cresswell took a break earlier on in the season to

watch his sons play. t h hi l “My boys are super important to me, I want to watch and support them,” Cresswell said. “It’s not all about me and my footy journey now, it’s about being around them and helping them as much as I can.” The Sydney Swans hall

off famer was appointed f i t d coach of Wangaratta Rovers in October 2018 and has pulled the club from the wooden spoon to genuine premiership threats in the space of three years. The Hawks missed finals in 2019 by percentage, while COVID-19 derailed 2020 and 2021, although

the th club l b had h d qualified lifi d ffor last year’s finals. Wangaratta Rovers are likely to meet Myrtleford in the elimination final this season as the Hawks look to send their beloved coach off with a fairytale finish. Wangaratta Rovers face Wodonga this Saturday.

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