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BUOYANT BOOST A NEW pack raft is set to be a key training aid for new members at the North East Canoe Club.

Pictured (from left) are Eva Parkinson 12, Allison Parkinson, Isaac Parkinson 10 and Ethan Parkinson 7 testing the new vessels out on the Ovens River in Wangaratta.

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More capacity AN additional 16 acute mental health beds will bolster Northeast Health Wangaratta’s (NHW) treatment capabilities, with a complete redevelopment of the hospital’s Kerferd Clinic set to take place with funding detailed in yesterday’s state budget.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced the funding at NHW yesterday, with

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a share in $35.5m set to contribute to the planned acquisition of land and expansion of the clinic’s existing 20-bed unit.

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redevelopment of the hospital already underway, Ms Symes said the promise of a new 36-bed acute mental health unit in Wangaratta, as well as additional beds at Shepparton and Ballarat, were important steps towards expanding the capabilities of rural health precincts. “(Northeast Health Wangaratta) currently have

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a facility of 16 beds, which is really not fit for purpose,” she said.

“The hardworking staff do their best to provide treatment to people in need in a very outdated facility that really is in need of some modernisation.

“So this planning money today to really think about the service requirements

of the region and the needs of the staff will deliver a facility that will cater for 36 people at a time.

“What this will do is take pressure off our emergency departments - we know that the experience from the staff in those centres is that more and more people are presenting with mental health issues without the

options locally to provide the services required.

“It’s putting pressure on areas of our health services that really will benefit from a dedicated service for not only providing appropriate treatment but making sure that other services and other parts of the hospital aren’t burdened by something that is better treated in a dedicated facility.”

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Health, schools focus in budget THE health sector was a large part of the State Government’s funding allocation when it delivered its 2022/23 budget yesterday.

More than $12 billion will be spent to put patients first, with a Pandemic Repair Planfor more staff, better hospitals and first-class care.

It will include direct funding for Wangaratta’s Kerferd Clinic and a refurbishment of Mansfield’s Bindaree Retirement Centre.

Northern Victoria MP Jaclyn Symes said as part of a $146 million investment they’re investing in Mansfield

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District Hospital campus, replacing 30 beds at Buckland House and undertaking a refurbishment of Bindaree Retirement Centre to create a 72bed co-located facility.

An upgrade to Benalla P-12 College will come from $14.2 million to deliver the next stage of the masterplan, including new food technology, canteen, staff and junior school buildings.

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Developmental School will receive $4 million to replace relocatable buildings with new permanent ones Yackandandah Golf Club will get $250,000, while Wodonga’s Biralee Park Oval will receive $100,000 for a new electronic scoreboard.

“Our healthcare workers are the backbone of our hospital system, and with this Budget, they will have the support they need to get sick Victorians back on their feet again,” Ms Symes said.

“There’s no better investment a government can make than in a child’s education.

“These new learning and teaching spaces at Benalla P-12 and Belvoir Wodonga Special Developmental School will help our kids reach their full potential.”

Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy said “there are a few carrots” because it’s an election but he said there could have been more for health, particularly in the electorate’s smaller towns.

“The 16 beds for Kerferd is a step in the right direction but I was really hoping for more money for health in smaller regional areas,” he said.

“They announced $1.5 mil-

lion for Bright Hospital, Mt Beauty $1.5m, and Myrtleford P-12 school $5.8m.”

However, Mr McCurdy said there were a few cuts in funding including agriculture to the tune of $50m, and public dental as well.

“Public dental is something that really causes a lot of grief around Wangaratta because we’ve got people waiting 2-3 years for a filling,” he said.

Statewide, another 90 paramedics will be employed under budget funding and $333 million will fund almost 400 new staff to increase triple zero call-taking and dispatch

capacity for triple zero services, including ambulances, and training more operators to allocate calls across the state.

Opposition leader Matthew Guy slammed the budget saying annual interest repayments on Labor’s debt are set to grow from $3.1 billion to $6.4 billion in only four years, the equivalent of three new Melton Hospitals.

“Victorians will now carry twice the debt burden as those in New South Wales as Labor’s record debt of $168 billion means more taxes, higher cost of living, fewer opportunities and less secure jobs,” he said.

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From page 1 A report filed in the wake of a royal commission into the state’s mental health response last year recommended significant changes to regional health provisions should be made by the end of 2023 to make services more available in the local community.

And while no specific time frame for the redevelopment was forthcoming, Ms Symes said she expected the planning and design stage to be fasttracked, with health workers and people with lived experience of mental illness slated to inform the unit’s design and needs.

“The planning will be undertaken through the money that is provided in the budget, which will inform the next steps in relation to construction,” she said.

“The planning money will inform the design, the needs, and therefore the next budget allocation to deliver a facility of the

COALITION AGREEMENT: (From left) Ross Lyman (Liberal candidate), David Gillespie (Nationals, Federal Minister for Regional Health), Liz Fisher (Nationals candidate), Leigh Rhode (Gateway health CEO), and Prof Lisa Bourke (University of Melbourne).

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling type that we have committed to delivering.

“I always like things to be quicker than they are so now that this is on my agenda, now that I know that people will be

sitting around a table designing what this looks like, it’s something that I will advocate for sooner rather than later, but it is a commitment to deliver it.”

A further 5000 nurses are also

expected to ease the burden on regional health care staff, while 90 additional paramedics will be trained in an effort to reduce wait times for regional ambulances.

Boost to mental health, wellbeing training RURAL, isolated, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in North East and western Victoria will benefit from $1.8 million to expand allied health student training and placements.

As part of the funding, the Wangaratta student clinic will have telehealth facilities to support remote learning, increase access to student supervisors and provide referral access and anonymity for high-risk individuals with mental health needs extending beyond the service-learning program.

Minister for Regional Health David Gillespie said the investment by the Liberal Nationals Government into the University of Melbourne’s Mental Health and Wellbeing for Remote and Aboriginal Victorians project will help boost mental health expertise in several communities in the state.

“Our investment will bring Masters of Clinical/Professional Psychology students to the region to provide culturally safe and appropriate mental health services,” Dr Gillespie said.

“The project is a partnership including the University Departments of Rural Health (UDRHs) of Melbourne, Monash, Deakin and La Trobe universities, Gateway

COALITION AGREEMENT: (From left) Ross Lyman (Liberal candidate), David Gillespie (Nationals, Federal Minister for Regional Health), Liz Fisher (Nationals candidate), Leigh Rhode (Gateway health CEO), and Prof Lisa Bourke (University of Melbourne).

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“Students will be recruited from all Victorian universities and priority will be given to students from rural Australia.”

Nationals candidate for Indi Liz Fisher met with Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce and Dr Gillespie on Monday.

Ms Fisher said since 2018, the Liberal and Nationals Government has delivered 5000 new GPs, nurses and allied health professionals to regional, rural and remote Australia.

“A re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government will invest

more than $1 billion to boost rural health, including an additional $146 million in new funding to have more doctors and allied health professionals in regional and rural communities,” Ms Fisher said.

“Part of this will include $15 million for the expansion of the John Flynn Prevocational Doctor Program to more than 1000 placements in rural Australia per year by 2026.

“This will train the next generation of junior doctors through placements in rural and regional general practice.

“We know that to keep medi-

cal professionals in the regions, they need to train in the regions, and so I welcome the re-election commitment of $9 million for additional training posts outside of community general practice for rural generalists and GP registrars.”

Liberal candidate for Indi who was also at the announcement welcomed the funding.

“This is an exciting project that will draw on the skills of postgraduate psychology students who will work with our local primary schools, sporting clubs, mother’s groups, men’s sheds and other groups,” Mr Lyman said.

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COME AND TRY: Members of the night shelter team (from left) James London, Isaac Goeby, Di Duursma and Doreen Wessel are urging would–be volunteers to attend tomorrow’s first of two training evenings.

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Night shelter ramps up operations for winter

By RYAN MALCOLM THE local community have once again banded behind the Wangaratta Night Shelter as it prepares to care for the local at–risk community through the colder months.

Some 150 volunteers are required to ensure the initiative can run efficiently as it provides food and shelter to guests throughout the winter months.

According to night shelter team member Di Duursma, an information evening held last Thursday saw returning and prospective volunteers flock to Victory Community on Ryan Street.

‘How can I help’ have become our four favourite words.

- Di Duursma “The night was fantastic,” she said.

“It feels like we’ve slipped back into the groove – there’s lots of excitement among our returning volunteers.

“We were really happy with the night – we’re con-

fident that we’ll have more volunteers than last year – there is just quality volunteers stepping forward.”

With two compulsory training nights set to commence on consecutive Thursdays starting this week, Ms Duursma said anyone considering getting involved should take the plunge.

“We’re really keen for people to register and attend the next two Thursdays,” she said.

“If there are people still considering getting involved, we’d just invite people to go for it.

“We’re confident if they come and meet us they’ll want to be involved.”

Food accounts at Everyday Gourmet and La Bella Rocca have been established for community members to donate towards feeding guests of the shelter, while a community layby for new mattresses has also been created at Adventure Camping and Fishing.

In addition, Zac’s Place at 3–5 Wills Street is set to become a hive of activity in the coming weeks, as volunteers begin to develop rough sleeper bags, and stock the shelter pantry.

Open from 2pm–5pm on Tuesdays, Ms Duursma said community members willing to help with preparations at Zac’s Place would be welcomed with open arms.

“‘How can I help’ have become our four favourite words,” she said.

“There’s always something that needs to be done – there’s lots of things we’ve been able to do through the support of the community.

“Our returning volunteers have really caught the heart of the shelter community – it’s a family.”

A small number of copies of the shelter book remain available at Edgar’s Books and News, with all proceeds redirected back into the night shelter initiative.

For more information or to register to volunteer, contact wangnightshlter@ gmail.com or visit Wang Night Shelter on Facebook.

RURAL City of Wangaratta households can receive a $250 payment if they seek out a better energy deal on Victoria’s Energy Compare website.

As part of yesterday’s Victorian Budget 2022/23, the State Government will invest $250 million in a new ‘Power Saving Bonus’.

From July 1, the new $250 payment will be open to all Victorian households who use the Victorian Energy Compare website to compare their energy deal and seek out a better price.

“This is a great opportunity for Victorians to save money, ease the cost of living, and cut their energy bills,” Premier Daniel Andrews said.

“Big power companies rely on people not having the time, information or knowledge to save money.

“But we know better deals are out there – and we‘re helping Victorian families find them.”

The premier said the Victorian Energy Compare website is the only free and independent online energy price comparison service available to Victorian energy consumers.

According to the premier, user data shows that seven out of every 10 users can save money by switching energy offers, with typical annual savings of $330 on energy bills in the first year of switching alone.

The quickest way to submit an application for the $250 bonus will be through the website, but Victorians without access to a computer or the internet can call the Victorian Energy Compare helpline or receive support from a community outreach partners.

The $250 ‘Power Saving Bonus’ runs until June 30, 2023.

Households that have previously claimed the $50 or $250 ‘Power Saving Bonus‘ will be eligible for this new one–off payment when the program opens in July.

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2022 federal election Indi Candidates 2 how you would help create more Q1 Explain opportunities for youth in Indi – specifically

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around employment and education – to help diminish the need for people to leave the area?

Cost shifting by state and federal governments has placed an increasingly heavy burden on local councils – and their ratepayers – throughout Indi.

Name three things you would do that would help councils and support their communities?

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Consult with all local government areas’ community and business sectors, then expand funding for job training for tourism, hospitality, retail and primary sector jobs In identified sectors/areas, subsidise new jobs for workers under 25 years, for 12 months from commencement of employment, with extensions possible after independent reviews Increase numbers of subsidised or free TAFE courses in industries/ sectors with identified skills shortages and recruit within local education and community networks

Allocate funding for creation of community-based networks, managed by funded staff, to help with resource sharing and to identify opportunities for collaboration between adjoining local governments areas. Provide direct support via dedicated staff for ratepayers and business owners in streamlining operations and improving productivity/efficiency. Fund positions based in local councils or community networks to provide information, support and referral for businesses wanting to become more sustainable by: sourcing cheaper biodegradable materials; adopting better and cheaper recycling systems; and creating partnerships between businesses and sectors to create and share new enterprises (eg partnerships in recycling/upcycling, bulk purchasing, equipment/ resource sharing).

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The biggest challenge for young people in Indi is finding somewhere to live. The jobs are there, but young people can’t afford to live here and take up those jobs. Prices are up 33% in Wangaratta, 40% in Euroa, 54% in Bright and 55% in Mansfield.

It’s previously unheard of. I’m fighting for infrastructure investment to unlock new housing supply so young people can afford to live here.

First, I’m fighting to stop the Federal Government shifting the cost of NBN onto local councils. The government says the NBN build is done, which is clearly not true, but is now asking councils (and therefore ratepayers) to pay for further upgrades. The Commonwealth is supposed to pay for the NBN, not regional ratepayers. Second, my Housing Infrastructure Fund proposal would fund council projects like upgrading Wangaratta’s sewer system to unlock new housing. Third, I’ve worked hand-in-glove with councils to secure funding for nine new mobile phone towers, and I will keep working to deliver more towers for Indi.

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Sustained and adequate funding for local roads and bridges; improved connectivity to support small business, working and learning from home.

Derryn Hinch’s Justice party member for Northern Victoria, Tania Maxwell, has raised in State Parliament the issue in Wangaratta around its sewer capacity, which will stop residential development. Wangaratta is one of the highest growth areas in the state. The project needs around $200m in funding to support local housing.

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Young people have been heavily impacted by COVID and supporting their mental health is critical to ensuring positive pathways for the future. Our party has advocated heavily at a state level for funding for Education First Youth Foyers in Wodonga and Wangaratta, to provide secure accommodation and integrated learning for people aged 16 to 24. Housing affordability, incentivising work in health and aged care sectors which have workplace shortages, and improving connectivity are all critical issues.

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The UAP is committed to improving the economic conditions in rural Australia. We have a 20% tax concession for those living more than 200km from a capital city.

We want to process the minerals and ores mined here and not send them overseas as raw resources. We want to see as much Australian industry that went offshore returned. These policies will invigorate rural economies and in doing so will provide massive opportunities for youth employment and stable lives.

All government seek to shift costs onto others. The UAP would assist councils where possible by getting councils to focus on their core responsibilities and with the economic boom created by the UAP policies then councils will have much more rate revenue available. Councils are a great resource for people but so much more is provided by voluntary organisations and other bodies that have local ties and knowledge. I believe that the UAP or whoever is in government should support and encourage these organisations in their desire to improve the lot of the local people.

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The rapid transition to 100% renewables will provide low cost, green energy to rebuild our manufacturing industry, creating jobs and innovation. Establishing the Manufacturing Australia Fund will help local manufacturers expand into new sectors. The Greens will reverse cuts to university funding, and boost it by 10%, enabling quality teaching, learning and research.

These policies will benefit Indi, helping to diminish the need for people to leave the area.

The Australian Local Government Association says waste generation in Australia is increasing, and we have little capacity for processing much of the mixed plastic waste collected by local governments. The Greens will invest in promoting localised resource capture, repair and re-manufacture, including supporting local councils with grants and other assistance to transition to a job-creating, circular economy, and to build industrial compostable facilities to reduce waste. As the elected representative for Indi, I would liaise regularly with councils and community groups throughout the electorate to facilitate pathways for communication with Canberra, to support grant-seekers and provide direct advocacy.

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Historically young people left rural areas for education and employment. Nowadays, jobs are available in rural areas and the challenge is ensuring availability of appropriate training.

The Liberal and Nationals Government have a strong record of supporting Australian apprentices and trainees. The government has committed to extending the ‘Boosting Apprenticeship Commencement Program’. This program provides employers with a 50 per cent wage subsidy for taking on a new apprentice or trainee.

I will meet with local councils regularly and discuss their priorities as I have done during the election campaign.

I will lobby my National Party colleagues to continue to support local road projects to get outcomes such as the recently announced $9 million commitment to road upgrades in the Mansfield Shire, and the $518,000 for the Tarrawingee mobile tower.

I will lobby for continuation and increased funding of community infrastructure projects for road, rail, telecommunications, community amenities, health, and education.

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The Liberal National Government has completely abandoned young people, not just in the regions, but across Australia. Labor is focused on repairing and properly funding higher education – including providing 450,000 free TAFE spaces and 25,000 new university spaces – and bringing fees under control. We need to pay apprentices a living wage so they can finish their apprenticeships, and we must invest in mental health support for young people.

This is not the message I’m getting from the local councils I’ve met with – and I’m meeting them all between now and election day. The issue isn’t cost-shifting, it’s a lack of planning and future-proofing, combined with limited collaboration between the three government levels. Each level of government has responsibility for different things and need to work together to establish strong relationships. I would establish multi-government working groups with representatives from each, I would invest in town planners and I would ensure we develop clear development master plans so we know what we’re doing before we do it.

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The Liberal Democrats will not fund universities directly.

Instead, we will fund students with a voucher system. This will encourage universities to provide education where the students are living. We will create employment by removing company tax on profits a company reinvests in Australia, increasing employment opportunities in Indi. We will raise the tax-free threshold and reduce income tax to 20% so a good income can be earned locally.

The Liberal Democrats have sensible, reasonable, workable policies that will support the Indi community and councils. We will encourage jobs and growth in Indi by reducing company tax to 20%, increase personal income by cutting income tax to 20%, and we will provide cheap, safe, low-carbon nuclear power, like many other developed countries. Our policies work. I brought a $17 million rehabilitation centre into Indi, by developing a good policy for rural rehabilitation. Dr Haines, our federal representative, lacks plans and policies so she has only brought in $6.8m. Our election policy details can be found at ldp.org.au.

With young children living in the region, I’m passionate about the opportunities and lifestyle the North East offers. I want my children to grow up and lead a balanced, fulfilling life with access to education, health, jobs, and recreation without having to leave the region. I have a plan to attract manufacturers to our region, that secures local high skill jobs, and drives investment in local education to match the need for skilled workers.

The Morrison Liberal Government has stepped up to support local governments with the creation of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program in 2020. The LRCIP supports local councils to deliver local road and community infrastructure projects, supporting jobs and local economies bounce back from COVID-19. As an economic stimulus measure, the intent is to fund road and community infrastructure projects which would otherwise not be possible. In Indi, over $37 million has been provided to local LGA’s from this new fund, on top of funding already provided by the Commonwealth Government. If elected, will fight to see this fund continue.

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Candidates stoush over housing, cost of living INDI Independent incumbent Helen Haines has blasted claims from the Liberals and Nationals that it has worked to solve the housing crisis across regional Australia.

She called on Liberal candidate for Indi Ross Lyman to outline exactly how his party would lower cost of living for people of Indi if he was elected.

Dr Haines said the government had been missing in action while cost of living pressures had skyrocketed, especially housing, electricity, groceries and petrol.

She said its claims of being good economic managers were challenged by the reality on the ground in Indi.

Dr Haines pointed to a UNSW report released last week showing Indi was the highest–ranked regional electorate facing mortgage stress.

“We are facing a major housing affordability and supply crisis and in the last two years, prices are up 33 per cent in Wodonga, 34pc in Wangaratta, 25pc in Benalla, 37pc in Mansfield, 40pc in Euroa,

40pc and 55pc in Bright,” she said.

Mr Lyman fired back at Dr Haines’ claims saying one of the key reasons he decided to run for Indi was because businesses and families were telling him they felt “abandoned by the Independent, who was not there to support them in their time of need”.

“I am the only candidate for Indi qualified to tackle economic and cost of living pressures,” he said.

“I have a Master of Business Administration from Melbourne Business School and a Master of Economics, while working as an executive at top Australian companies, KPMG, Ernst & Young and Woolworths,” he said.

“Unlike the Independent, who sits outside of government and talks about problems, the Liberals in government get on and solve them.

“The Liberal Government cut fuel taxes in half, saving Australians 22 cents a litre on fuel.

“It introduced a $420 cost of living tax offset for low–and–middle income earners, on top of the $1080 tax cut from July 1, mean-

Public input sought for new health panel LA TROBE University is seeking community input for a new regional and rural health consumer panel.

La Trobe University’s Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research launched a new initiative this week, setting up Australia’s first health consumer panel focused solely on people living in rural and regional areas.

The new Rural Health Consumer Panel will assist researchers in gaining deeper understanding of the health issues affecting rural and regional Australians.

You can join the panel by completing the online registration survey at https:// www.latrobe.edu.au/news/ announcements/2022/ join–australias–first–rural– health–consumer–panel.

All Saints’ two perfect scores FUTURE MOVES: Indi Independent MP Helen Haines (inset) has asked Liberal candidate Ross Lyman how his party would lower the cost of living for people in the electorate if he is elected. ing 62,700 people in Indi get to keep more of what they earn.

“We have delivered a one–off $250 cost of living payment to 21,417 pensioners; 5889 disability support recipients; 1980 carers;

5414 jobseekers; and 3471 eligible self–funded retirees in Indi.”

Mr Lyman noted that just this week the Coalition has committed to reduce the cost of scripts by $10 permanently, making the

maximum cost $32.50.

He said this is on top of the Liberal Government increasing the childcare subsidy to up to 95pc and electricity prices falling 8pc since coming to government.

RUTHERGLEN winery All Saints Estate has achieved a perfect score of 100 points for both its NV Museum Muscat and Muscadelle in Halliday Wine Companion.

A 100 point score is extremely rare, All Saints joining Seppeltsfield which was previously the only winery to achieve a perfect score for a wine in the bestselling guide.

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Hoping and preparing for the best THERE are strong similarities between yesterday‘s state budget and the Federal Government‘s budget announcement a few weeks ago.

Both deliver record debt and massive spending with a positive air, each treasurer and leader effusively confident that economic growth will continue, albeit a bit slower than it currently is, and bring the massive deficits under control.

Or at least return the yearly budgets to surplus in a relatively short time to allow at least some repayments on a ballooning debt.

According to the state treasurer, Tim Pallas, Victoria will go into the black in 2025–26 with a $650 million operating surplus from continued jobs growth, albeit a bit slower than 2021–22.

The budget forecasts debt will be $7.8 billion lower than stated in last year‘s Budget Update.

Net debt is forecast to be $167.5 billion in June 2026 – equal to 26.5 per cent of gross state product.

Mr Pallas is quick to point out that compares well with Commonwealth Government net debt forecast to be $864.7 billion in June 2026 – equal to 33.1 per cent of gross domestic product.

A bit like saying you are drowning slower so while there is life there is hope.

The positive outlook, like the federal version, is predicated on no return to major pandemic shutdowns and, in fact, all key economic conditions to continually improve.

How rising interest rates and living costs, inflation, European conflicts, Pacific stoushes, and surprise natural disasters would upset such optimistic forecasts we can only wait and see.

All that said, jobs have been protected through the pandemic and now we have to pay for it.

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Political vandalism must be condemned

Should there be a spending limit on election advertising?

CHOCOLATE MAGIC:

SOMEONE rammed a Helen Haines poster on my roadside with a motor vehicle on Saturday night, destroying a letterbox post and likely damaging their own vehicle as the force of impact was sufficient to snap a 100mm box tube post.

I will be reporting this incident to the police today.

I call on all Indi candidates to condemn acts of vandalism of this kind and to actively discourage their supporters from this foolishness which has the potential to encourage a tit for tat escalation to no-one’s benefit.

Paul Carrick, Wangaratta

Rebecca Joyce and Peter Joyce from OBrien Joyce Real Estate dropped into Northeast Health Wangaratta this week to present the paediatric ward with a cheque for $1200 raised at the agency’s annual Easter egg hunt.

They are pictured (from left) with NHW staff Lisa Kudferle, Janelle McMasters and Bree McClean and NHW CEO Libby Fifis and seven year old Luke Conway.

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Are wind-farms a viable alternative?

AFTER watching Joe Hildebrand’s chairing of the Herald Sun’s inaugural online election debate, I note the mention

by MP Helen Haines in her closing remarks regarding the possible use of wind power as a renewable energy source for us in Indi.

In theory this may appear an admirable idea, however, one must consider the experience of the experimental wind farm built in 2011 and located near Daylesford.

Mr Holmes a Court was the founding chairman of this company co-op called Hepburn Wind.

If an article by Brad Norrington in The Australian on April 25 about Hepburn Wind is true, there is room for concern.

The article reported the company had 1100 investors and benefited with the help of federal subsidies.

According to the article, the company has not met its projected output, and for the first eight years did not provide dividends for investors.

Brad wrote it was projected to provide 13.9 cents per share per year but investors last year received 2.7 cents.

According to this same article, “A $1million grant from the Victorian Government last year allegedly stopped Hepburn Wind, now renamed Hepburn Energy, from sliding into insolvency”.

If this article is accurate I would therefore seriously question the benefits of wind farms in our Indi electorate.

The cited experience appears to have been a costly investment to taxpayers by way of subsidies and a bailout payment by the Victorian Government.

As a stand alone investment, without

subsidies, wind power generation appears to have been a failure and not something that I would wish to see duplicated at further taxpayer’s expense.

Georgina Cusack, Wangaratta

Media claim over Haines donations policy false I WRITE in response to the letter published in the Wangaratta Chronicle on Monday May 1, 2022 with the title ‘Where’s the integrity over donations?’.

The letter implied I had been dishonest with the people of Indi about my donations, when in fact I have the most transparent donations policy of any MP or candidate in the federal election.

The letter writer refers to a media report in another media organisation (not North East Media) which made incorrect claims about my donations policy.

The journalist did not contact me about my donations policy before publishing the story, and my office sought to have it corrected immediately after publication.

Unfortunately, the incorrect report has continued to be published in some newspapers, despite repeated attempts to

have it removed by my office.

The people of Indi know more about my donations than they do about any other candidate standing to represent them this election.

I am committed to publishing donations above $1000 on my website quarterly, including cumulative donations, and publishing donations above $14,500 within five days.

I challenge other candidates running to join me in this level of transparency.

It’s what the people of Indi deserve.

Dr Helen Haines, Independent Federal MP for Indi

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Theft lands man in hot water

Indi in country’s top 10 for climate risk: report

A MAN facing three charges of theft, including allegations he stole a hot water system from a home under construction, will return for sentencing on June 20.

Appearing at Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday, the 31-year-old entered pleas of guilty to a number of shop steal and theft matters, which included the theft from a construction site on Joyce Way in August last year.

Police prosecutor Constable Victoria Lennon said the defendant had been identified by police after his DNA was matched to a cigarette butt left at the scene, and had admitted to selling the system for money to fund a recurring drug habit.

He also admitted to stealing Mickey Mouse memorabilia from a Wangaratta post office on two separate occasions, totalling just under $57 earlier this year.

Defence lawyer Geoff Clancy told the court his client had been diagnosed with an intellectual disability three years prior and had been homeless at the time of the offending.

He said his client had suffered a number of lapses into drug use in recent times.

“It’s a worrying cycle when he’s using,” he said.

“He understands what an impact (the theft) has on the building.

Magistrate Ian Watkins said a financial penalty was out of the question.

“The hot water service elevates it,” he said.

Magistrate Watkins ordered a justice plan report be tabled to Corrections Victoria before the June 20 return.

Restitution is set to be sought at the return date.

By BRODIE EVERIST

INDI is in the top-10 electorates for climate change impact, with one in nine properties set to be uninsurable by 2030, according to a report by the Climate Council.

The report has investigated an Australian “insurability crisis”, finding that by 2030 11 per cent of Indi properties will be uninsurable because of high damage costs from extreme weather and climate change.

The report also said that 60 per cent of Wangaratta properties are at a high-risk of riverine flooding.

Nicholls, which covers Campaspe, Greater Shepparton, Moira, and parts of Strathbogie and Mitchell, took the title of the most at-risk electorate in Australia, with Shepparton facing a 90 per cent uninsurability rate in the next eight years, according to climate councillor Nicki Hutley.

“It is clear that Australia is fast becoming an uninsurable nation,” he said.

“Skyrocketing costs or flat out insurance ineligibility are becoming more and more widespread under climate change.”

Amanda McKenzie, Climate Council chief executive officer, said the Federal Government had failed to meaningfully tackle climate change or prepare Australians for the worsening extreme weather events.

FLOOD RISK: A report by the Climate Council said 60 per cent of Wangaratta properties will be at a high risk of riverine flooding by 2030.

“The decisions of the next Federal Government will influence the future impacts of climate change for generations to come.

Pollution from coal, oil and gas must begin to plummet and we must scale up our renewable power,” she said.

At a ‘Meet the Candidates’ forum in Euroa last week candidates for Indi were questioned on their policies to limit climate change.

Incumbent Helen Haines discussed the resources the country had to fight climate change.

“We know that we have the

world’s best resources when it comes to solar and wind,” she said.

“What we need to make sure of is that we truly benefit from this prosperity.

“Our nation is a place where we can be a world leader in renewable energy generation.”

Liberal candidate Ross Lyman argued that technology was the best way to tackle climate change.

“We are investing in hydrogen, we have a $40 million investment in Wodonga that aims to provide 10 per cent of their gas needs,” he said.

“Base load power is another area that we are investing in.

“The Federal Government is still investing and has grant programs to encourage more innovation in technology.”

Labor candidate Nadia David explained the ALP’s plan to boost renewable energy in Australia’s energy grid.

“Labor has proposed a $20 billion fund to rewire the nation and what we want to do is ensure that all of the regional solar, wind and hydro generation is going to be in the regions,” she said.

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Vic to spend $12b on health post-COVID VICTORIA will inject an extra $12 billion into its ailing health system as it seeks to undo damage wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas on Tuesday handed down his eighth budget, titled Putting Patients First.

He said the budget would give healthcare workers an extra pair of helping hands.

“This pandemic repair plan means more staff, better hospitals and first-class care,” he told parliament.

The budget includes a commitment to train and hire 7000 healthcare workers, 5000 of whom will be nurses.

More than $80 million will be spent on hiring an extra 400 perioperative nurses, upskilling 1000 nurses and theatre technicians, and recruiting up to 2000 expat and international health workers through a global recruitment drive.

A further $2.3 billion will be set aside on upgrading and building new hospitals,

including $900 million for the previously announced Melton Hospital in the city’s west.

To allow more patients to be treated at home, opening up extra space in public hospitals, Victoria’s Better at Home nursing program will be expanded with a $698 million investment.

Ninety more paramedics will be recruited with $124 million in extra cash, and a further $218 million has been allocated to ease pressure on the state’s embattled

triple zero call service following multiple deaths of people while waiting for an ambulance.

That funding will allow the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority to put on an extra 280-odd call-takers, on top of the 120 announced in March as part of a $115 million pledge.

The budget formally sets a target to carry out 240,000 surgeries a year by 2024, as part of its previously an-

nounced $1.5 billion COVID catch-up plan.

Mr Pallas said the Victorian government had spent $44 billion dollars to respond to the pandemic and wouldn’t turn the tap off just yet.

A further $521.7 million will be spent during the next two years to aid hospitals treating COVID-19 patients, along with another $110 million to continue the COVID pathways program.

“We’ll keep fighting the fight against COVID-19,”

POWER PRICE REDUCTION: Prime Minister Scott Morrison insists lower power prices help ease cost of living pressures.

the treasurer said.

But the Victorian government expects expenditure to fall by 9.7 per cent in 2022/23, as short-term pandemic support initiatives taper off.

Mr Pallas has outlined a path back to surplus by 2025/26, with the government establishing a future fund, with cash from the commercialisation of Vic Roads, to ease the state’s net debt burden as it soars to a projected $167.5 billion.

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Morrison denies he’s embarrassed on climate SCOTT Morrison has denied suggestions he has been embarrassed by businesses on climate change action.

Labor has accused the government of being left in the wake of business and industry getting on with delivering net zero emissions, with clean energy advocate and businessman Mike CannonBrookes being the latest example as he takes a 11 per cent stake in energy firm AGL. As the prime minister battles to save key seats from independents campaigning on a stronger climate

stance, Mr Morrison said the government had taken significant action on climate change.

The prime minister began the day campaigning in the seat of Dunkley, southeast of Melbourne, which is held by Labor by 2.7 per cent.

Visiting a local fruit and vegetable shop with Liberal candidate Sharn Coombes, Mr Morrison said the coalition had put up an “economic shield” for Australians against the rising cost of living.

Mr Morrison said the government’s net-zero emissions target by 2050 had struck the right balance on

affordable energy. “(Power prices) have fallen over 10 per cent since I became prime minister,” he said.

“Those electricity prices is what they pay here to keep the fridges on and keep people employed.”

He said action on power prices had been among the measures insulating people from increasing costs.

“If you don’t support reliable, affordable energy and don’t have balanced targets on these things, you’re going to put more pressure on families and households and small busi-

Regional Vic Comm Games gets $2.6 billion REGIONAL Victoria will get $2.6 billion in preparation for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The funding was revealed in Tuesday’s state budget alongside $111 million towards tourism and support events.

It is yet to be revealed how the money will be divided between participating towns and cities.

Four regional athlete hubs will be created in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland, and Shepparton will also host sporting and cultural events.

The state government is predicting

the creation of 600 jobs before, 3900 jobs during and 3000 jobs after the multi-sport event for Commonwealth nations.

The result of the one-horse race to secure the games was announced last month and it will be the first time the event has been held across a region, instead of one city.

The games funding is part of $5.7 billion being set aside for regional Victoria in the budget.

Regional health care is allocated more than $1 billion for infrastructure, nurses, doctors, paramedics and allied

health professionals.

Among that spending is more cash for already-announced projects including $500 million for the Barwon Women’s and Children’s Hospital, $6 million for the Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative stand-alone clinic, and $25 million for a new early parenting centre in the Shepparton region.

Beyond health, another $7.5 million is set aside for the Latrobe Valley Authority and the jobs transition following the closure of the area’s coalfired power stations.

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nesses,” he told reporters.

“If you allow electricity prices to rise by having unbalanced emissions reduction targets, then the price of (food) goes up, it just all goes up.”

While visiting the fruit and vegetable store, the shop’s owner told the prime minister the cost of food in the store was expected to rise in coming months.

Mr Morrison helped to pack an online order at the store, while also speaking to workers.

However, he was briefly heckled by some shoppers in the store at the

time, with one shouting “go Albo”, while another described him as “Scotty from marketing”.

Labor climate spokesman Chris Bowen said business was setting a clear direction on cutting emissions.

“Business and industry are way ahead of the government, getting on with the job of transitioning to net zero and leaving the federal government in their wake,” he said.

Mr Morrison spent Tuesday campaigning in Melbourne in key marginal seats.

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RBA lifts cash rate to 0.35 % THE Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 0.35 per cent following Tuesday’s monthly board meeting, coming after last week’s strong inflation figures It is the RBA’s first rate increase since November 2010 and after holding the rate at a record low 0.1 per cent since November 2020.

RBA governor Philip Lowe said the board judged that now is the right time to begin withdrawing some of the extraordinary monetary support that was put

in place to help the Australian economy during the pandemic.

“The economy has proven to be resilient and inflation has picked up more quickly, and to a higher level, than was expected,” Dr Lowe said.

“There is also evidence that wages growth is picking up.

“Given this, and the very low level of interest rates, it is appropriate to start the process of normalising monetary conditions.”

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Former health executive returns as hospital CEO

BY RYAN MALCOLM rmalcolm@ nemedia.com.au

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ORTHEAST Health Wangaratta (NHW) is positioned to rebound from a challenging two-year period for regional healthcare services, under the guidance of new chief executive officer Libby Fifis.

Ms Fifis, who previously spent time in Wangaratta as NHW’s executive director of clinical services between 2016 and 2018, returned to the hospital late last month, as it continues to adapt to COVID-normal.

Ms Fifis brings with her a wealth of experience throughout the health sector, beginning her career as a perioperative (theatre) nurse before advancing into clinical leadership after growing up in Melbourne’s south east suburbs.

“From a young age, I was driven to help others - I was always ‘that kid’ who would bring home a lost soul or an injured animal in an effort to make a positive impact in their lives,” she said.

“So from that perspective, the progression to nursing was a natural one.

“Whilst I thoroughly enjoyed my theatre work, I started to become interested in clinical leadership and shortly thereafter, was appointed to my first nurse manager role at Mercy Private Hospital and later as associate director of perioperative care and intensive care services at Cabrini Health.

“My first executive role was as director of nursing at Colac Area Health - I also spent some time in a similar role at Timboon District Health before taking up the more senior role of director of clinical services at Northeast Health Wangaratta.

“NHW afforded me the opportunity to

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- Libby Fifiis NEW BEGINNING: Former Northeast Health Wangaratta director of clinical services Libby Fifis has returned as the hospital’s new chief executive officer.

PHOTO: Kurtis Hickling demonstrate my leadership capability and agility in an environment of pressure and change, before accepting the challenge of CEO at Stawell Regional Health.”

Most recently, a two year stint as general manager/ director of clinical services at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Werribee saw Ms Fifis oversee a wealth of COVID-enforced challenges throughout the health sector, after completing her Master’s Degree in Clinical Leadership in 2019.

They’re challenges she is excited to overcome with a workforce she is familiar with.

“I have carried fond

memories of the people, the health service and the community - I particularly recall the unwavering commitment of staff back then to ensure the delivery of high quality care,” she said.

“After my first week in the role - it is evident that that has not changed - the way in which NHW staff have responded to the COVID pandemic whilst continuing to provide non-COVID community healthcare is nothing short of inspiring.

“The last two years have been incredibly challenging for health, but as we slowly emerge from the COVID pandemic, I am excited and energised about the opportunity to move closer

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to our vision of ‘thriving communities in North East Victoria, achieving the best quality of life for everyone.’”

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ith $22m worth of redevelopments and a further 16 acute mental health beds for the hospital’s Kerferd clinic expected to bolster the hospital’s capabilities in the foreseeable future, Ms Fifis said she was excited to lead NHW into a new era of health care provision.

“Whilst NHW’s steadfast focus on quality healthcare has continued to be our top priority, meeting community demand for health services in an environment of workforce

challenges and hospital re-development in a fiscally sustainable manner is a complex challenge,” she said.

“Workforce shortages, predominantly in nursing and support services, are not only being felt locally but are reflected across Victoria and will require a combination of local and statewide responses to re-imagine and rebuild the health workforce of the future.

“I understand the important role NHW plays in our community not only as a health provider, but as an employer, educator, partner, innovator and leader.

“I look forward to

amplifying the consumer voice within our health service and I am excited to re-engage with local community leaders and residents.”

A novice golfer who taught herself to knit during periods of lockdown in Melbourne, Ms Fifis said returning to a regional setting was an exciting opportunity for her to rekindle her love of the outdoors.

Ms Fifis said that passion had first been stoked while working and raising her family in Victoria’s south west regional areas.

“My now adult children have very fond memories of kayaking the Ovens River when we were last in Wangaratta and look forward to returning to give it another go,” she said.

“Last weekend, I thoroughly enjoyed venturing out to the Milawa Hall wool show to chat with local fibre artists and sample their wares.

“The Wangaratta region has a lot to offer - from outdoor pursuits to the local restaurants, wineries and snow fields, there is always something to do or see.”

Following in the footsteps of acting CEO Robyn Gillis, who was responsible for overseeing Wangaratta’s rapid spike in COVID management protocols last year, Ms Fifis said the foundations were in place for the hospital’s first permanent CEO in 15 months to slip seamlessly into the role.

“In my service to the board, local community and NHW staff, I will bring steady, committed and compassionate leadership to the organisation at an important time of renewal,” she said.

“I’m thrilled to have joined this team of dedicated professionals and am excited about what we will achieve as an organisation.”

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Making patterns Carraragarmungee Primary School STUDENTS enjoyed their first exploration into patterns.

It was a fun filled way to see what the kids already knew about the topic and to see what different types of patterns there are.

The kids are now thoroughly engaged with the domain and looking forward to future investigations.

ENTER STAGE LEFT: Sarah Hamill and Saskia Terlaak will both play ‘Sven’, while Lucy Dwyer is preparing for the role of ‘Kristoff’ in Frozen Jr.

SHAPING UP: Carra students enjoyed discovering all kinds of patterns.

All ready for Frozen Jr

Back to school Cathedral College Wangaratta

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STUDENTS are enjoying being back at college for the new term.

Among those making their way to class were brothers Cooper and Tyler Drage heading off to class.

THE school’s junior production crew have been busy preparing for already sold out shows of this week’s performances of “Frozen Jr” taking place tonight and tomorrow.

Performing at Galen’s auditorium, Sarah Hamill and Saskia Terlaak are among the cast sharing the role of ‘Sven’, while Lucy Dwyer will be performing as ‘Kristoff’.

They can’t wait to light up the stage in this special adaption of Disney’s popular show.

TOGETHER AGAIN: Cooper and Tyler Drage were among those heading off to class.

ANZAC MARCH Wangaratta High School

EXPLORATION: Jimmy Kerlin and Roy Aumann enjoyed fun outdoors during first term.

LAST week the school‘s prefects and the 2/24 Battalion ambassador Breeanna Keys were extremely privileged to participate in the ANZAC Day marches in both Wangaratta and Melbourne.

The school community is extremely proud of the respect, maturity, and leadership that students showed whilst marching with the 2/24 Battalion.

Outdoor play Appin Park Kindergarten THE two groups, Blue Wrens and Red Robins, have had a great start to the year.

There was a focus on settling in for the first term and making sure each child finds their feet within the kinder community.

Jimmy Kerlin and Roy Aumann are among those who have made friends at kinder.

GREAT HONOUR: Prefect Students (left to right) Jordan Gosbell, Jarrod Bell, Thomas Solimo, Stephanie Grant and Fiona Schilling took part in the ANZAC Day march in Melbourne.

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Which is larger: the number of sand grains on Bondi Beach or the number of stars in the universe?

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Head lice are known to transmit deadly diseases.

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Funding a big boost for local canoe club

By KURT HICKLING

VITAL EQUIPMENT: Alison Parkinson is thrilled with a new peice of equipment that will benefit new members of the North East Canoe Club.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

THE North East Canoe Club has had a $1850 cash injection thanks to the Bendigo Bank Wangaratta.

The grant will go towards new equipment and provide new members access to equipment and training to help them on their journey to become skilled kayakers.

North East Canoe Club president Allison Parkinson said she was thrilled the funding has been used for a new pack raft.

The raft is an inflatable kayak that provides a stable and a safe way to take a paddler down a river that they may find too challenging if they were in a kayak.

“The pack raft is the perfect opportunity for beginners who are trying out for the first time,” Ms Parkinson said.

“The benefit of the pack raft is that it can be carried into remote locations in a backpack

and then inflated.

“We will be using this craft to help support the development of kayakers and help broaden their experience of navigating rivers - we think of it like training wheels for kayaking.”

North East Canoe Club is a non-competitive whitewater kayaking and canoeing club that caters for all ages, abilities, ethnicities and genders and said that the funds will take the club to a new level with the growth of the club and the benefit of their program.

The club runs whitewater paddling skills development program for new paddlers.

The skills training start from the beginner to higher training skills training with different river environments.

North East Canoe Club runs regular whitewater kayaking trips and canoeing on weekends in the North East for everyone to enjoy.

Into Our Hands proud to be charity partner

By BELINDA HARRISON

GIVE Wangaratta has been chosen as the charity partner for the two Project 365 You Can Cry performances to be held this weekend at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre (WPACC).

The original Saturday night performance sold out quickly, prompting organisers to offer a second show on Sunday afternoon with 100 per cent of the ticket revenue to be donated to the

Into Our Hands Community Foundation Sub-Fund - GIVE Wangaratta.

“Into Our Hands is thrilled to be chosen as the charity partner for Project 365,” chair of the advisory committee of the GIVE Wangaratta subfund, Ruth Kneebone, said.

“The energy, creativity and kindness that will culminate in the show this weekend reflects the generosity and care that the organisers have for their community.

“We are particularly pleased that such a high pro-

file event is supporting our local foundation.”

Into Our Hands Community Foundation is an independent philanthropic organisation that has been working with local communities across North East Victoria since 2012.

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Handy ‘life hacks’ for young people A SERIES of ‘Life Hacks’ workshops aimed at giving local young people the skills they need for the future will begin on Thursday, May 5 at the Wangaratta Library in Docker Street.

Facilitated by Mel from The Mandala Project, the 5pm to 7pm workshops are designed to be hands-on and interactive, and are geared towards 15 to 25 year olds.

Financial literacy will be the focus of the May 5 session.

Session two, with the topic ‘work ready’, will be held at the library on Thursday, May 12, offering tips on preparing job applications, and what to say and how to present for interviews.

The third session, to be held on May 19, will focus on ‘life skills’.

All sessions are free, but numbers are capped, so bookings are essential.

For more information, phone or text 0438 362 984, or follow the linktr. ee in the RCOW’s Youth Services Facebook page bio.

Biggest morning tea event THE Cancer Council Victoria Wangaratta Volunteer Group will hold an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event at the Uniting Church Hall in Rowan Street on Wednesday, May 18.

This year’s event will be a Devonshire tea with entry $10 per person which includes the chance to win a lucky door prize.

It will run from 10am until 11.30am and all proceeds go towards cancer research.

THE GREAT CONJUNCTION: Venus and Jupiter appear to collide, both planets were clearly visible to the naked eye.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Planets create celestial kiss

By KURT HICKLING ASTROPHOTOGRAPHER LAST Sunday morning, a rare event took place with the planetary conjunction of Venus and Jupiter.

Local photographers and enthusiasts were out to witness and capture the rare event.

The planetary conjunc-

tion has been labeled as the ‘celestial kiss’.

No binoculars were needed as the spectacle could easily be seen to the naked eye.

Sources from SPACE.com say conjunction is when two planets appear close together or even touching in the Earth’s night sky.

In the days running up

The early morning start was well worth it for astrophotographers.

I was on location at 5am and conditions were simply perfect for the special occasion.

Venus and Jupiter could be clearly seen to the naked eye with both planets appearing to be nearly touching.

I was thrilled to be out doing what I love and observ-

to last Sunday, Venus and Jupiter have been gradually coming together in the sky.

Venus and Jupiter will be millions of miles apart, but from Earth they will appear close to colliding.

This planetary conjunction happens annually but this year the planets appeared much closer than usual.

ing something of a rarity.

In the days running up to Saturday, Venus and Jupiter have been gradually coming together in the sky.

The two planets will go their separate ways as they drift apart in the coming days.

The same spectacle won’t occur again like this until 2039.

Pride could be putting older motorcyclists at risk, say police

By SHANA MORGAN Wednesday, May 2, 2012 ROAD safety experts are trying to get proud, older motorcycle riders to admit their inexperience in a bid to reduce crashes.

Of 275 motorcycle riders who participated in a recent survey, commissioned earlier this year by RoadSafe North East, 36 per cent were between 51 and 60 years old and 12 per cent were over 60.

Riders claiming to have over 30 years experience made up 48 per cent of respondents, but Senior Constable Brad Beecroft, of the Wangaratta Highway Patrol, said this is misleading.

He said many riders police come across are older men who got their licence when they were 18, then stopped riding when

RIDERS ON THE ROAD: Police are concerned some older riders are over estimating their experience, putting their safety at risk.

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All meat and no potatoes for Sausage King challenge

By ANITA McPHERSON LOCAL butchers will don their aprons and put their best snags forward when the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) holds its Sausage King regional competition in Wangaratta in May. Around 500 independent butchers from across the state are expected to take part in this year’s national competition which has been running for 25 years, including dozens located in the Northern Victorian region which will be judged on May 26 at Wangaratta GOTAFE. AMIC members will soon receive invitations to enter the competition which features a wide range of categories including not only traditional Australian beef or pork sausages, but poultry, gourmet and continental sausages plus best burgers and smallgoods too.

It’s all designed to support and promote small, independent businesses and to help raise their profile in the community.

AMIC Victorian and Tasmanian state manager Rod Faulkner said the annual competition runs in every state in the country, with winners in the regions going into the state finals in the hope of making it to the national titles.

“The best sausages in each state will finally go up against each other to determine the national Sausage King winner of the year,” he said.

“It’s turned into quite a big competition nationally and its one every

HOT COMPETITION: AMIC member relations officer for Victoria and Tasmania Luke Marrow gets the snags on for the annual Sausage King challenge. or hospitality sectors to assess each category on the day.

Entries are assessed on their appearance, texture and flavour and marked out of 50 by multiple teams of “foodie” judges to ensure no one exhausts their palate.

Mr Faulkner said while the event was held in modest, controlled conditions last year due to COVID, organisers are looking forward to

independent retail butcher in the state wants to win.”

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Vehicle rolled after swerving to avoid wildlife

By RYAN MALCOLM A WOMAN was transported to Albury Wodonga Health with upper body injuries, after swerving and hitting a a tree while travelling south along BeechworthWodonga Road on Sunday morning.

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Eric Bogle in Beechworth RENOWNED Australian singer-songwriter Eric Bogle will be performing at Hotel Nicholas Beechworth on Friday night.

The Scottish born singer who emigrated to Australia at the age of 25 is perhaps best known for his signature song, the anti-war anthem ‘And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda’ and has received numerous accolades including ARIA Song of the Year as well as a UN Peace Medal and The Order of Australia.

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Come and fly with Wangaratta Aero Modellers NOW they have the freedom to spread their wings, the Wangaratta Aero Modellers invite the community to experience the thrill of flying radio controlled model aircraft during an open day being held on Saturday.

The “Come And Have A Fly Day” will be held at the club’s flying site located at the Wangaratta Saleyards complex off Shanley Street in Wangaratta from 10am.

There will be all kinds of aircraft on static display for members of the general public to inspect plus the chance to watch pilots as they launch their aircraft into the skies.

Wangaratta Aero Modellers secretary Geoff Mitchell said

Wangaratta Repair Shop is coming THE next Wangaratta Repair Shop will be held as part of the Wangaratta Farmers’ Market at the Holy Trinity Cathedral on Saturday May 14 from 8am to 12pm.

They will be fixing most items, but this month the volunteer team are focusing on mechanical items like bikes and scooters, clothing and textile repairs, basic electronic repairs and sharpening tools.

The repair shop is also seeking volunteers with skills they can add to the mix and help reduce landfill, with more information available by emailing fixit@wangrepaircafe.org.

BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

the aircraft range in size from large models with wings spanning two metres to others so small they can be held in one hand.

He said while flying the planes can be a little challenging at first it is a lot of fun and the use of a ‘buddy box’ system means anyone can have a go without fear of crashing the plane.

“The difficulty is in the takeoff and landing which requires skills you really need to learn,

Beloved story for kids on stage FAMILIES will be delighted to see a favourite story come to life in a brand-new stage adaptation by Richard Tulloch of Sam McBratney’s beloved book Guess How Much I Love You at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on May 23 and 24.

CDP Theatre Producers presents this dazzling new play designed for children aged from three and their families, who will join the enchanting adventure of Little and Big Nutbrown Hare.

This playful story of love and nature unfolds, with beautiful puppetry, music and laughter as they discover the magic and colour of the seasons.

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UP AND AWAY: See radio controlled model aircraft in action or try flying, during the Wangaratta Aero Modellers “Come And Have A Fly Day” on Saturday.

so a member will be on hand to help with take-off while the visitor holding the second box will then be able to experience flying it when it’s up in the air,” he said.

“How tricky it can be can depend on the plane, with the big gliders going slower while the smaller powered aircraft can get a bit ahead of you.

“We encourage people of all ages to give it a go because with a bit of guidance, it’s not difficult once the plane is up in the air - and it’s a lot of fun.”

Mr Mitchell said while COVID had made things a little difficult over the last couple of years, including having their regular competitions cancelled, the club was now rel-

tralian tours of The Gruffalo, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Spot, tickets are available for individuals and school bookings with shows on Monday, May 23 at 5pm and Tuesday, May 24 at 10am by visiting www.wpacc.com.au.

Comedy play Same Time, Next Year THE Wangaratta Players will present the Bernard Slade play Same Time, Next Year at the Stage Door Studio in Evans Street from June 3 to June 11.

The romantic comedy tells the story of two people, married to others, who meet for a romantic tryst once a year for over 20 years, in a tale of love, loss and life.

ishing the freedom to fly once again and share their enjoyment of it with others.

He said they were also hoping they might even attract some new and perhaps younger members to get involved in the exciting sport, with families most welcome to attend.

Wangaratta Aero Modellers members will be on hand to answer any questions members of the public might have about building and flying radio controlled model aircraft.

Entry is free on Saturday with plenty of seating for those who wish to relax and observe the flying routines.

To find out more visit the Wangaratta Aero Modellers on Facebook.

Starring Alison Comensoli and Rick Harnwell, tickets are available at www.trybooking/ BXCQT.

Strictly Quilts in July THE combined quilting groups of the Rural City of Wangaratta will once again present their annual quilting and patchwork exhibition when “Strictly Quilts” is held in July.

It will be the fourteenth year of the exhibition and include displays by Shelley Kelly and Jan Manglesdorf of Barnawatha, plus responses to a “Japan” theme challenge.

There will also be a raffle, with the event to run from July 1 to July 10 in the St Bernard’s Primary School hall.

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KING VALLEY NEWS

Covering Moyhu, Edi, Myrrhee, Whitfield, Cheshunt and Whitlands areas

Residents called to action

by King Valley association

BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

A LOCAL association which aims to be inclusive, give voice to the needs and concerns of all King Valley residents and have a real impact on the region while ensuring its sustainability into the future, will hold its next meeting on May 10, when it hopes to finalise its official formation.

In January this year a call went out to locals for a community meeting where the proposal to create a King Valley Residents’ Association was first raised, with around 80 people gathering at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve.

It came in the wake of the release of the Activating King Valley Prosecco Road plan developed by Tourism North East in collaboration with the Rural City of Wangaratta and Regional Development Victoria, which focuses on “identifying priority tourism investments that enhance the visitor experience and optimise economic outcomes for the region.”

The plan’s arrival came as a surprise to some residents, who expressed their concerns that it had been formulated without input or consultation from the broader local community.

Strong attendance at the January meeting indicated there was an appetite for a group which could give residents a voice in planning and proposed developments for the King Valley, balancing social and environmental concerns as well as economic interests.

Resident Kaye O’Kane said the group has now held three meetings and while there is a core group of half a dozen who attend, they have also attracted new people from a variety of difWANGARATTA Sing Australia Group meets each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Everyone welcome. For further information, call Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062.

WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host an in-house movie at its clubrooms today from 1.30pm.

Carpet bowls will run tomorrow and on Monday from 12 noon, with cards (euchre) on Friday from 1.30pm, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday, also from 1.30pm.

Next Wednesday’s social event will be bingo from 1.30pm. All activities are held at the clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street (enter via St Patrick’s Church yard).

CYCLING Without Age Wangaratta offers free tri-shaw rides to the elderly, and to people of any age with disabilities or reduced mobility.

The group provides regular rides around Wangaratta to people living at home, or living in care.

For more information, phone 0418 387 089 or email cwawangaratta@ gmail.com.

Food hub open at Cheshunt Saturday THE King Valley Food Hub is open at the Cheshunt Hall on the first and third Saturdays of the month, where local can shop for bulk wholefoods such as nuts, dried fruit, olive oil, honey, oats, coffee, spices and more and share their seasonal produce.

Come and see what’s in stock and catch up with locals as part of the fun, social morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Introduction to beekeeping and AGM THE Greta Valley Landcare Group will hold a short AGM and introductions to beekeeping session on Sunday, May 15 from 9am to 11am.

Following breakfast and a short AGM at 9.30am, hear guest presenter David Briggs provide a fascinating introduction to the work of beekeeping in commercial agriculture.

David will cover the biology of honey bees, the role of bees in agriculture and the interactions between beekeeping and the natural environment.

All are welcome to the free event (venue to be advised) with RSVP essential for catering purposes at https:// events.humanitix.com/gvlg-intro-bees.

LOCAL VOICES: Residents including (from left) Rosie Suter, Chris Masters, Brian Sheppard, Kaye O’Kane and Jenny Ashby are among those who would like to see a balanced approach to development in the King Valley.

A residents meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10 from 6pm ferent sectors to each one.

She said as the group is determined to be inclusive, she is hoping all those who have expressed interest along the way will attend on May 10 to ensure there will be broad representation.

“We want to get a committee finalised and being communityminded, we want to ensure everyone has an opportunity to be involved,” she said.

“Ideally we’d like a balance of people who represent a variety of interests - whether they be social, environmental or economic - including tourism.

“We feel we are ready to form, we’d just like to see some consistency in attendance to ensure ELDORADO Carpet Bowls is held every Thursday from 12.45pm at the Eldorado Community Hall.

WANGARATTA Newcomers will hold their next gathering on Thursday, May 5 from 2pm to 3.30pm at Intermezzo Cafe.

If you have recently moved to the Wangaratta area and would like to meet others who have also made the move, join the group for a cuppa, a chat and to meet some new people.

For more information phone Susan on 0412 497 183 or Ann on 0435 275 864.

GROW, a peer support group for mental wellbeing, meets at Benalla’s Waminda Community House, 19 Ballintine Street, on Mondays from 10.30am.

All welcome, no cost, phone 0448 052 769 for more information.

WANGARATTA Concert Band rehearses on Mondays from 6.45pm to 9pm at the Avian Park Raceway Band Room in Newman Street.

New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448.

KEENAGERS Table Tennis plays on Mondays and Thursdays

we are best able to represent the community and address the primary issues of concern.”

The group plans to form a committee of 12 to carry out the dayto-day work, meeting monthly and seeking community feedback, although all its meetings will be public.

They are also striving to ensure effective lines of communication are maintained through local newsletters, the media, online and email, with flyers also being dropped in local letter boxes as required.

Kaye said they will link with the over 30 community groups in the King Valley region through key community contacts - to reach as

many people as they can - while regularly reporting activities to the community.

She said the group welcomes residents from Rose River through to Moyhu and everywhere in between to get involved.

“The association is all about balance, working together as a community and recognising all the King Valley’s assets which are important to ensuring the area remains liveable and sustainable into the future,” she said.

If you want to be involved in the committee or find out more, the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10 from 6pm until 8pm at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve.

SOCIAL CALENDAR from 8am to 10am at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds.

Morning tea provided - please bring your own cup.

For more information, contact Trevor Wolfel on 0476 891 596.

THE Wangaratta Veterans Art Group meets every Tuesday at the Yarrunga Scout Hall from 10am to 2pm.

New members welcome, enquiries to Michael on 0432 991 055.

LIFEBALL is played every Tuesday from 1pm on the basketball court at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Lifeball is a non-contact game of netball, designed by a doctor and physio for the safety of mature players, with no running, walking backwards or throwing high balls, but enjoying fun and friendship.

For more information, phone 0418 574 404.

WANGARATTA AL-Anon Family Group meets on Tuesdays from 1.30pm to 3pm at the backstage meeting room at St Patrick’s Hall in Ford Street.

All welcome. If your life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, this group may be for you.

Contact David on 0403 552 950 or Bev on 0449 516 828.

WANGARATTA Symphony Orchestra rehearses each Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Wangaratta Baptist Church, 1 Sisely Avenue.

New string and wind players are welcome to come along to rehearsals to try out.

For more information, email wangsymphonyorchestra@gmail. com or call Chloe on 0413 775 027.

WANGARATTA Toastmasters conducts its meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 6.45pm in the community room at the Wangaratta Library in Docker Street.

For more information, contact Leah Walker at leahwalka@gmail.com.

BLOKES Time Out conducts regular gatherings and activities on

Music in May in Cheshunt ENJOY Music in May at the Cheshunt Hall on Saturday, May 21 when multiinstrumentalists Lucy Wise, Evan Davis & Mischa Herman play Celtic, folk and American old time music from 7pm.

Presented by King Valley Arts Presents with support from Regional Arts Victoria, Creative Victoria and Sustainable King Valley, doors and bar open at 6.30pm for the fun, social event, with the $25 ticket ($10 for child 16 and under) including a delicious Sustainable King Valley supper.

Lucy Wise will also be holding a singing workshop in the afternoon prior to the performance from 1.30pm until 2.45pm ($10 per person) with participants invited to perform a song at the evening show if they’d like to.

Tickets are available through www. trybooking.com. the third Saturday of the month.

For more information, visit gritandresilience@wangaratta.vic. gov.au.

CANCER Council Victoria’s Wangaratta volunteer group will hold an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event, offering Devonshire tea at the Uniting Church Hall in Rowan Street on Wednesday, May 18 from 10am to 11.30am.

Entry is $10, and all proceeds go towards cancer research.

For more information, contact Barb Thomas on 5721 5737 or 0419 889 804.

CANCER Council Victoria’s Wangaratta volunteer group will hold its annual men’s breakfast at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway in Ryley Street on Friday, June 17 from 7.30am to 9.30am.

Guest speaker will be Doug James, on the topic of resilience.

Tickets are $30, and are available from Flynn’s of Wangaratta in Murphy Street until June 10.

TO include your group’s activities in this listing, email the details to skerwin@nemedia.com.au.

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FERGUSON, Roberta Elizabeth (Bobbie).

HANCOCK, James Alexander (Jim).

9/10/1932 – 1/5/2022 Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, at St Catherine’s Hostel, Wangaratta.

Aged 89 years.

Loving husband of Helen (dec).

Dearly loved father of Jane, Julie and Carolyn.

Much loved father-in-law to Gerard.

Grandfather of Madi, Anders, Mats, Shadia, Holly and Charli.

Grandfather in-law of Adam.

Step Grandfather of Caitlin, Hannah and Eliza.

Remembered with love.

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Jim’s funeral will be available to view via live stream at https://northeastfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/ A private cremation will follow the service.

HALL

19/4/1927 - 29/4/2022 Formerly of Bowmans Forest.

Passed away peacefully at Barwidgee Lodge, Myrtleford.

Aged 95 years.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Joe (dec), Edie (dec), and Lorraine.

Much loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

Rest in peace.

Bobbie’s funeral will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Whorouly, at 10.30am on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 followed by burial at Bowmans Forest cemetery.

The funeral service for David Charles (Hally) Hall will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 10.30am.

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FERGUSON, Roberta Elizabeth (Bobbie).

HALL, David Charles.

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Formerly of Bowmans Forest.

Passed away peacefully at Barwidgee Lodge, Myrtleford.

Aged 95 years.

Passed away wrapped in the arms of his family after a short illness.

Much loved Aunty of Robert and Dianne, Karen, Brett and Craig, and great Aunty of Erin, Liam and Fergus, Scott, Kate and Jamie-Lee. A quiet and gentle soul much loved.

Rest in peace.

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~ Your ever loving wife Pat. xx

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Gone Trucking

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Loved son of Jim and Verna Hall (both dec).

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Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Kathy and Knowles (dec).

David, I will miss you forever and a day.

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HALL, David Charles (Hally).

27/2/1953 - 30/4/2022 David (Hally) passed away at home in the loving arms of his family.

Dearly loved husband of Pat for 34 years.

Devoted father and father-in-law of Buddah and Bec, Sherri and Adam, BJ, Kellie and Adrian, Simone and Mitch.

Adored Pa and Pop of Nicole, Kye, Anthony, Molly, Chevy, Charlee Mae, Jack, Avah, Abbey, Hayden, Taylah, Karlee (dec), Remy, Chloe and Sam, Cameron and Mollie, and Shilo.

Great Grandfather of Layla and Delilah.

Forever missed

Dad, Words are few, Thoughts are deep, Memories of you Are ours to keep.

HALL, David.

REST IN PEACE.

Special mate to Knowles and the boys.

A graveside funeral service will be held for Mrs June Kathleen Hollingsworth at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery, Mason Street, Wangaratta on Monday, May 9, 2022 arriving at approximately 2.30pm.

HOLLINGSWORTH, June Kathleen.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne and Frank.

Nan of Stephen, Dina, Justin and Stefani.

Nana Grey of Jaylen, Sienna, Harrison and Zara.

“You spoiled us all” Sincere thanks to Aunty Carol, Sue Box Pall Care, Dr’s Paul and Diana for their care of Mum. In our hearts forever.

HOLLINGSWORTH (nee Stockton) June Kathleen 22/3/1928 - 28/4/2022 Beautiful memories of a wonderful mother, mother-in-law, grandma, Nan and Nana Grey So loving and so dearly loved Sue and Gary Anne and Frank and their family; Stephen, Dina, Sienna and Zara Justin, Stefani, Jaylen and Harrison Carol Heather (dec) and Brian and their family; Simon (dec), Matt and Krystal

HOLLINGSWORTH, June Kathleen.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Heather (dec) and Brian.

Grandma of Simon (dec), Matt and Krystal.

Forever in our hearts.

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Fairytale continues for Tas JackJumpers

TASMANIA JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has credited his side’s toughness and never-give-up attitude following their improbable rise to the NBL championship series in their debut season.

The JackJumpers completed the shock 2-1 series win over title-holders Melbourne United with a 76-73 victory at John Cain Arena on Monday, setting up a clash with the Sydney Kings in the best-offive grand final matchup.

With few expectations to

even reach the semi-final stage after opening the season with six losses in their first eight games, the JackJumpers recovered to close the regular season with a 17-11 record and sneak into fourth spot ahead of the Perth Wildcats.

Not content with just claiming an unlikely playoff berth, the JackJumpers stunned United to become the first brand new expansion team to win a finals series in league history.

“To defend the island again

and impact a state like these guys have done, It’s just a fantastic thing for our group and in the state,” Roth said after the Tasmanian side’s historic result.

“I don’t know what to say other than we’re just blessed to be in this position and humbled by it.”

United appeared on track for a fourth grand final appearance in the last five seasons following their 74-63 victory in game one but the JackJumpers rose to the occa-

sion in front of an emotional home crowd to record a 79-72 win and level the series.

With Melbourne captain Chris Goulding sidelined due to a calf injury, JackJumpers import Josh Adams proved the matchwinner with a 30-point haul, including 12 in the third quarter to set up a 60-54 lead.

“I was hoping all along in the last game or two that he was gonna break out at some point,” Roth said after Adams orchestrated the upset win.

“He had some frustrations going on here and there and he just came out on fire in the second half and we continued to go to him and that’s why he’s here.”

Melbourne coach Dean Vickerman expressed disappointment in his side’s wayward shooting as the minor premiers fell short of competing for back-to-back titles.

“This whole series we couldn’t shoot over 20 per cent from the three-point line and tonight we struggled to

CHAMPS: Australia’s Sevens team celebrate winning the Canada tournament and World Series title.

shoot over 50 per cent from the foul line and miss ten,” Vickerman said.

“We got enough stops to win the basketball game even though they had some moments and some patches that were really good but yeah, we just couldn’t throw it in the ocean.”

The best-of-five grand final series begins on Friday, May 6 at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena with Hobart’s MyState Bank Arena playing host to game two on Sunday, May 8. - AAP

(AP PHOTO)

Australia wins world title in Sevens power shift AUSTRALIAN coach Tim Walsh has cheekily suggested the balance of power in women’s rugby sevens has shifted after a thrilling defeat of New Zealand iced his team’s drought-breaking World Series title.

Walsh’s side secured their first crown since 2018 on Monday, sweetening the deal with a try after the full-time siren to beat rivals New Zealand 21-17 in the final of the Langford, Canada round.

Trailing by three in the decider, Australia forced a turnover with just

five seconds remaining and then defied exhaustion to control possession and carry the ball 85 metres before Lily Dick broke the line to score.

Three wins and a bronze medal at the previous four legs meant Walsh’s side only needed to move beyond the quarter-final stage to claim the World Series title with one round remaining.

That dominance was helped by the fact New Zealand didn’t feature until now, due to their coun-

try’s COVID-19 restrictions.

Australia hadn’t beaten New Zealand since the Sydney leg of the 2018 series, a tournament the hosts famously won without conceding a point.

But since then the Kiwis have dominated, beating Australia in extra time to win the 2018 Commonwealth Games gold and then adding Olympic gold in Tokyo last year when Australia missed the medals altogether.

“We have had some momentous

Carlton are enjoying AFL top eight status CARLTON skipper Patrick Cripps is happy to enjoy the ride rather than focus on the destination of playing AFL finals football.

For the first time since Cripps debuted in 2014 the Blues are in the top eight after seven rounds, banking five wins to sit sixth.

But the 27-year-old didn’t want to think about playing in September just yet.

“I’m not thinking that far ahead yet,” the star midfielder said on Tuesday.

“It’s the best place we’ve been in since I’ve been here and it’s been a lot of hard work over a lot of years to get

to this point, but we feel like we’re only scratching the surface of what we can do. “We will find ways to keep getting better and as we keep improving I feel we’ll be in a stronger position in the back half of the year.”

Last round Carlton crushed hapless North Melbourne, in a game Cripps described as their “best four-quarter” performance of the year.

They won the “championship” third quarter for the first time this season, which Cripps said was a key improvement under new coach Michael Voss.

“I think it’s just when you

have a whole new set of coaches and your game plan, it’s finding your identity as a team,” he said.

“We’re learning as we go what really works for us and the next stage is the consistency of that.

“We feel like we got a lot of improvement to go but I felt like on the weekend was probably our best four-quarter game.”

Cripps didn’t want to compare Voss and his previous coaches at the Blues but said the former Brisbane Lions champion had built self-belief amongst the players.

- AAP

battles and there’s always a balance of power going on and after that it might have swung back a little bit (in Australia’s favour),” Walsh told AAP. “In the warm ups the energy between the sides was amazing; it was like a competition of who was having more fun and then you go out there and go to war.

“Winning and entertaining sort of doubles the emotion, so we’re pretty stoked.”

Walsh coached the women’s side to gold in Rio before moving to the

men’s program, with John Manenti pulling the strings until their Tokyo disappointment.

An Olympic review led to the coaches switching roles and it’s yielded immediate success, the men now ranked third in the World Series with three legs remaining.

Rio gold medallist Charlotte Caslick remains the chief playmaker of a women’s team that now features a host of emerging talent, like Dick and Madison Levi who starred in the decider.

- AAP

Postecoglou ‘humbled’ by managerial award ANGE Postecoglou has said he understood the scepticism in the early stages of his Celtic rebuild after being crowned manager of the year, which was voted for by the Scottish league’s 42 bosses.

The 56-year-old Australian described the accolade as “very humbling”.

Postecoglou is on the cusp of delivering the Premiership title in his first season in charge after Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Rangers left Celtic six points and 19 goals clear with three matches remaining.

This has the added bonus,

following Russian clubs expulsion from the next season’s European competitions, of an automatic place in the Champions League group stages.

The healthy lead was an unlikely scenario seven games into the season when a home draw with Dundee United left Celtic in sixth place on 10 points.

Postecoglou refused to share the doom around the title race at that early stage but he took no pleasure in proving the doubters wrong after collecting his prize.

“It’s not what drives or motivates me,” the former Aus-

tralia head coach said.

“I’m not too harsh on people - the jury was out on me, I understand that there wasn’t a great recognition of what I had done. When you come from the other side of the world, that’s understandable.

“It was up to me to show people what I could do. And, with a lot of support, people will recognise the challenge that I had.

“Particularly in a year most people thought would have been a transition year, we have managed to be really competitive and hopefully the next couple of weeks we can tick off the big one.” - AAP

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SPORT

Superb racing entertainment at raceway

By DEAN THOMSPON WANGARATTA City Raceway and its volunteers delivered another superb night of local entertainment for the north east of Victoria with a Victorian title decided for the Grand Prix Midgets and the Standard Saloons competing in a sensational feature for state series points.

Wins went the way of Gary Bowyer from Sydney in the Midgets, Wayne Sheerman in the Standard Saloons, Marcus Maclean in Juniors, Arthur Hutchinson also in Juniors, Felicity Roycroft in Ladies Sedans and Sports Sedans and Leeton’s Scott Hawkins in Production Sedans.

The Grand Prix Midgets competed in six qualifying races before their title event with one of Victoria’s strongest Chris Fowler winning the first qualifier by a huge margin.

Paul Perry from the Goulburn Valley won the second

qualifier with Goulburn New South Wales’s Janelle Saville won the third.

Gary Bowyer was successful in the fourth before Saville became the first competitor to win two qualifying races with Fowler winning the last and joining Saville as double-up winners.

Saville and Fowler began at the front of the field with Perry and another Goulburn Valley racer Terry Brown, Matt Kamolins and Bowyer rounded out the top six starters.

Saville led the race from the start with Fowler the first of the big named starters to pull out of the race.

Saville led Perry, Bowyer, Kamolins and Brown at lap five.

Bowyer moved into second and at lap 10 Saville still held the race lead.

It was on lap 18 that Bowyer assumed the front spot from Saville and as the chequered flag dropped on 20 laps, Bowyer had become the

DRIFTING: Wayne Sheerman (69) and Patrick Vuillermin (88) go toe-to-toe in the Standard Saloons.

PHOTO: Vern Parker Photography third New South Wales driver to ever win the Victorian title with Saville second, Perry, Brown and then Kamolins rounding out the top five.

Some of Victoria’s best Standard Saloon drivers came to Wangaratta for the series round, while others came to use the opportunity to compete at Wangaratta before next season’s Victorian title at the same venue.

Shane Stewart from Morwell, Bradley Hill from Drouin, and Tim Hutchinson from Geelong won the first-round heat qualifiers.

Yarrawonga’s Gary Evans then took a win in his station wagon; Patrick Vuillermin from Traralgon took a win, as did Wayne Sheerman from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

Steven Dadswell also from Latrobe Valley, Sheerman

again and Evans a second time won all the qualifiers.

Sheerman and Gary Evans began at the front of the field with Warrick Howie from Chiltern, Hill, Patrick Vuillermin, and the second of the Evans brothers Trevor started in the front six spots.

Sheerman led the race early with Howie the first big name driver to exit the race on lap seven.

At lap 10 Sheerman was leading Gary Evans, Vuillermin, Hill, and Matt Leek and at lap 20 Sheerman who had led every lap was still out front with Gary Evans, Hill, Leek, and Trevor Evans the top five.

Things went wrong for Gary Evans from there as he dropped through the field and out of the race by lap 24.

At the finish line Sheerman after 30 laps took the victory from Hill, Leek, Micheal Fleming - Robertson from Corowa and Shane Stewart.

Felicity Roycroft won the

Sports Sedans in front of Josh Beattie, Matt Brooks, and Garry Gapes while she also won the Ladies Open Sedans in front of Bianca Ballantyne, Tay Cummins, Dette Miles and Nicole Gapes.

Leeton’s Scott Hawkins won in front of clubmate Danny Harrison in the Production Sedan final with Jack Bear from Corowa third in front of Brendan Hawkins, while Corowa Junior Open Sedan competitor Marcus Maclean won from Riley Balins, Michael Sayers, Jordan Tewkesbury, and Tom Little after he led every lap of twelve in the final.

Rounding out all the racing the visiting Junior 1200cc Sedan’s final was won by Arthur Hutchinson from Werribee in front of Riley Taylor and Wangaratta based racer Bryce Leek.

Izac Stephenson finished in fourth in front of Holly Hutchinson.

MATCH RESULTS

ROUND

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AIRBORNE: Centrals’ Matt Prestianni flies over Imperials’ Declan O’Sullivan during Sunday’s under 17 clash at North Wangaratta.

PHOTO: Grace Kerwin

WHAT A FEELING: Charlie Curr celebrates a match-turning goal in his team’s under 14 clash with Imperials, as teammates Kaiden Wohlers and Cooper Boman run to congratulate him.

PHOTO: Grace Kerwin

UNDER 17 SCOREBOARD College Tigers

0.4 1.3

4.8 1.6

6.12 4.10

UNDER 14 SCOREBOARD 8.15 (63) 4.11 (35)

GOALS: COLLEGE: J. Cook 2, R. Harvey 2, J. Brenia 1, B. Harrison 1, H. Lloyd 1, C. Lugg 1. TIGERS: Z. Borbidge 1, D. Cleal 1, B. Hogan 1, D. Winter 1.

BEST: COLLEGE: J. Bussell, H. Nolan, A. Kennedy, L. Niklaus, C. Lugg, R. Harvey.

TIGERS: H. Correll, C. Hooper, Z. Borbidge, J. Correll, D. Winter, B. Hogan.

Benalla Giants Mansfield

2.0 1.2

3.3 4.4

4.7 5.4

NEED AN OPTION: Cooper Bowman looks to dispose the ball in his Under 12 match against Tigers.

PHOTO: Taite Sims

4.9 (33) 9.8 (57)

GOALS: BENALLA GIANTS: T. Binion 1, W. Botten 1, S. Cox 1, R. Ely 1.

MANSFIELD: R. Hall 2, D. Bruno 1, A. Dean 1, J. Marks 1, N. Northcott 1, H. Purcell 1. N. Taylor 1.

BEST: BENALLA GIANTS: S. Cox, F. Weeks, T. Nicholson, R. Ely, A. McDonald, unknown. MANSFIELD: J. Marks, A. Dean, R. Reeve, O. Clelland, H. Purcell, J. Stoney.

College Tigers

3.4 2.1

5.5 3.1

8.8 3.4

ON THE BOOT: Under 14 player Mack Correl snaps off a quick kick.

PHOTO: Taite Sims

UNDER 12 SCOREBOARD 9.9 (63) 6.8 (63)

College Tigers

3.4 0.0

7.5 0.1

8.5 0.2

11.8 (74) 0.2 (2)

GOALS: COLLEGE: C. Haring 4, L. Pebsak 2, F. Burgan 1, C. Pasquali 1, L. Sims 1.

TIGERS: D. Hooper 2, L. Webb 2, M. Correll 1, S. Saunders 1. BEST: COLLEGE: H. Cook, L. Pebsak, F. Grotegoed, L. Smith, N. Monk, D. Young. TIGERS: Z. Carroll, X. Dodgshun, J. Wickham, L. Alexander, J. Perna, O. Mullane.

GOALS: College: Lenny Sims 4, H. Allen 2, C. Bowman 2, N. Allan 1, L. O’Brien 1, W. Pickett 1.

BEST: College: L. Sims, C. Bowman, C. O’Brien, N. Allan, L. O’Brien, R. Monk.

Tigers: H. Sharp, B. Kantor, S. Gibb, M. Simpson, N. O’Keefe, T. Rowley.

Bright Junior Magpies

Bright Junior Magpies

2.1 6.4

5.4 5.5 9.7 14.15

6.6 (42) 17.20 (122)

GOALS: BRIGHT: E. Lodge 3, T. Brierty 1, H. Johnston 1, unknown 1. JUNIOR MAGPIES: B. Newton 9, J. Comensoli 2, J. Hewitt 2, C. Allan 1, H. Allan 1, C. Cassidy 1, H. Scalzo 1. BEST: BRIGHT: D Hika, A. Hargreaves, E. Lodge, G. Pantano, T. Heuperman, J. Thomson. JUNIOR MAGPIES: C. Bott, H. Scalzo, J. Hewitt, B. Newton, J. Comensoli, Z. Bott.

Benalla Giants Mansfield

3.1 2.2

4.1 4.2

5.1 5.2

5.1 (31) 7.3 (45)

1.0 0.2

1.1 1.3

2.1 4.4

3.4 (22) 4.4 (28)

GOALS: Bright: A. Tanaskovic 2, N. White 1. Junior Magpies: results unavailable.

BEST: Bright: N. White, C. Garratt, H. West, B. Buckland, A. Tanaskovic, C. Nightingale. Junior Magpies: results unavailable.

Kangaroos Myrtleford Red

1.1 0.0

3.4 0.0

3.5 1.0

5.6 (36) 2.0 (12)

GOALS: BENALLA GIANTS: O. Boyle 3, M. Cooney 2. MANSFIELD: C. Caminos 4, J. Benton 1, H. Desmond 1, A. Kipping 1. BEST: BENALLA GIANTS: X. Wapling, O. Boyle, L. Hyland, J. Mathieson, K. Dervish, B. Ashcroft. MANSFIELD: E. Morphett, A. Browning, C. Caminos, H. Craddock, H. Yencken, H. Yencken.

GOALS: Kangaroos: A. Symons 3, J. Crotty 2. Myrtleford Red: H. Durling 1, A. McManus.

BEST: Kangaroos: A. Symons, U. Holt, H. Ackerly, M. Murphy, M. Skermer, M. Coleman. Myrtleford Red: B. McMahon, L. Sanderson, B. Parolin, A. Robb, M. McMahon, H. Durling.

GOALS: KANGAROOS: J. Blake 1, P. Coleman 1, J. Hansen 1, T. Hogan 1, T. Vincent 1. MYRTLEFORD: S. Crisp 3, H. Stripeikis 3, T. Thomason 3, J. Walton 3, G. Benson 2, J. Hazeldine 2, C. Howden 1, F. Jones 1.

BEST: KANGAROOS: T. Vincent, C. Swinburne, B. Watson, T. Hogan, C. Hughes, J. Hansen. MYRTLEFORD: L. Stripeikis, S. Crisp, T. Thomason, J. Klein, J. Browne, J. Hazeldine.

Kangaroos Myrtleford

Benalla Giants Myrtleford Black

Centrals Imperials

Centrals Imperials

Kangaroos Myrtleford

0.0 6.2

4.4 1.2

2.1 5.3 8.8 13.10

12.6 1.2

17.9 1.4

5.5 (35) 18.15 (123)

22.12 (144) 1.5 (11)

GOALS: CENTRALS: A Simmonds 8, T. Rufford-Sharpe 4, unknown 3, C. Johnson 2, M. Prestianni 2, C. Gilbert 1, C. Hernandez 1, B. Paul 1. IMPERIALS: M. Sartin 1.

BEST: CENTRALS: A. Simmonds, unknown, C. Johnson, M. Prestianni, S. Rourke, H. White. IMPERIALS: B. Little, D. O’Sullivan, M. Schultz, P. Stamp, B. Pearson, O. Roberts.

6.3 0.0

11.6 1.0

16.8 3.0

22.15 (147) 3.0 (18)

GOALS: KANGAROOS: W. Graham 6, H. Pople 3, J. Coleman 2, A. O’Brien 2, O. Reynolds 2, S. Richens 2, E. Clayton 1, B. Hiskins 1, K. Jackson 1, L. Pizzini 1, B. Stafford 1. MYRTLEFORD: B. McMasters 1, I. Whittingham 1. BEST: KANGAROOS: O. Reynolds, E. Clayton, H. Jacka, K. Jackson, H. Pople, B. O’Keefe. MYRTLEFORD: J. Novak, J. Notarianni, O. Benson, A. Morgan, J. Bruneau, S. Muraca.

2.0 4.2

3.4 6.3

4.6 8.5

10.9 (69) 9.5 (59)

GOALS: CENTRALS: C. Curr 3, C. Boman 2, C. Ormond 2, R. Parsons 2, H. Cornhill 1. IMPERIALS: C. Flynn 2, W. Prebble 2, H. Allen 1, A. Direen 1, M. Gay 1, C. Maher 1, M. Marek 1. BEST: Centrals: C. Boman, R. McNamara, K. Wohlers, J. Lewis, H. McDonald, A. Jayet. Imperials: K. McPhan, C. Flynn, J. Long, H. O’Brien, A. Direen, C. Maher.

2.2 2.2

3.5 2.2

4.7 3.2

8.12 (60) 4.2 (26)

GOALS: Benalla Giants: C. Bowen 2, R. McCarthy 2, X. De Fazio 1, A. Lowe 1, T. Mount 1, H. Skelton 1. Myrtleford Black: L. McKeone 2, C. Borsi 1, C. Roman 1.

BEST: Benalla Giants: D. Henshaw, H. Skelton, E. McKean, B. Hazell, C. Bowen, N. Cooney. Myrtleford Black: T. McPherson, J. Jennings, C. Borsi, S. Lupo, L. McKeone, C. Roman.

Centrals Imperials

2.5 0.0

5.7 8.11 0.0 0.0

14.13 (97) 0.0 (0)

GOALS: Centrals: S. Elkinton 3, N. Jones 3, B. Stewart 2, S. Webster Mizzi 2, A. Fraser 1, S. Gales 1, B. Johns 1, J. Walkerden 1.

BEST: Centrals: B. Johns, N. Jones, S. Elkington, J. Walkerden, E. Cryer, S. Webster Mizzi. Imperials: F. Hughes, T. Koop, R. Newton, L. Campbell, L. Wilson, G. Marek.

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George is a super talent

By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA Rovers young gun Brayden George steered Murray Bushrangers to an emphatic 12.17 (89) to 4.10 (34) victory over Greater Western Victoria Rebels at Queen Elizabeth Oval (Bendigo) on Sunday.

George booted six majors in a best on ground performance after moving deeper into the forward line and will now be well and truly on AFL-recruiters radars.

“He’d have to be on the radar of some AFL clubs,” Murray

Bushrangers talent manager Mick Wilson said.

“We haven’t been told that but his performances would suggest he is.

“He’s been playing really consistent footy and even kicked five in round one when we lost which was really impressive.”

The strongly built 187cm forward has now kicked 18 goals for the Bushrangers this season after mixing his time up forward with appearances in the midfield.

“On the weekend he played

deeper but we’ve been using him as a bit of a hybrid who plays forward and can also play midfield and impact on the scoreboard,” Wilson said.

“He’s got a really explosive athletic profile and his speed and power really stands out.

“His top end speed gets him heaps of separation on the lead and his overhead marking is also a strength of his game.

“I’d say he’ll go into the midfield a bit more throughout the year.”

The Bushrangers have been flying since losing their round

one clash against Gippsland, notching up four straight victories to sit third on the ladder.

The locally based side now takes three weeks off with a clash against Gippsland on May 29 at Norm Minns Oval next in line.

Many of the players will return to club football in the meantime.

“Our next game against Gippsland will be a good test,” Wilson said.

“They beat us in round one but hopefully we can turn that around.”

FUTURE STAR: Brayden George in action for the Murray Bushrangers last year. PHOTO: Kieren Tilly

Lady Devils smash out 3-0 win over Boomers

By NATHAN DE VRIES

Devils roll on with Boomers victory SOARING: Ethan Whiley flies for a header against Boomers on Sunday.

By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA City has stunned the highly touted Boomers in a Sunday afternoon thriller at South Wangaratta Reserve.

With scores locked up at 1-1 and the game seeming all but destined for a draw, Ethan Whiley flew at a swinging Adam Burchell free-kick to find the back of the net with a header with seven minutes to go to hand the Devils a 2-1 victory.

After an inconsistent start to the year, Wangaratta has now made it three wins in a row to be one of five teams to be separated by a single point.

Albury United and Cobram sit atop of the table with 16 points, while Boomers, Wangaratta and Melrose are just one behind.

Wangaratta City coach Daniel Vasilevski was stoked with the performance.

“I’m definitely very satisfied,” Vasilevski said.

“Boomers are always a side you

want to beat because they’re up and about.

“It was a must win if we want to finish at the top of the table. If we were to lose Boomers would’ve gone to 18 points and we would’ve stayed on 12 so there would’ve been a pretty big gap there.”

The Devils took a 20th minute lead when Burchell took possession off a throw-in, turned his man inside out and crossed to Dan Kelly who scored with a simple finish.

But it was the Boomers who would level the game with a penalty when Andrew Grove found the bottom left-hand corner.

“It was a game that was played in patches,” Vasilevski said.

“They had the ball a lot in the first 20 minutes and created a bit and then we turned it around and hit the cross bar once and the post twice so it could have easily been 3-1.

“I guess we just knew how to win, we could feel a goal coming late because we missed a couple of chanc-

PHOTO: Sam Sgarioto

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WANGARATTA

BOOMERS

GOALS: WANGARTTA CITY: D. Kelly (19), E. Whiley (81). BOOMERS: A. Grove (31) (P).

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The Devils weren’t at full strength either with Vitaly Leschen, Connor Delaney and Kai Lyster all injured in the mid-week FA Cup game against Albury City.

Leschen is expected to miss four to six weeks with a strained calf.

“We were missing a few players so it was crucial that we executed our game plan,” Vasilevski said.

“Everyone did their job and pulled their weight which is why we got the result in the end.

“Xander (Van Bergen) played in the midfield for the first time and played a really good game.

“We’re hoping that Kai and Connor will be right for this weekend but if they are we still want to reward the team on the weekend for their performance.”

Vasilevski said the victory fills his squad with confidence.

“Knowing that we can get the job done with players out definitely gives us confidence,” he said.

“Regardless of who plays we know that we have players who can step up.

“We’ve now beaten all the top sides bar Cobram who we played pretty poorly against but the game made us push harder.”

WANGARATTA’S reserve women squad continued their phenomenal season on Sunday with a comfortable 3-0 win over Boomers at South Wangaratta despite a slightly depleted bench.

With the division one team not playing until tonight, the weekend belonged to the reserves, with a singular focus on the winless Boomers.

However, two players who would’ve started the match on the field were unavailable due to concussion fears, and an ankle injury.

Despite being down two players before the first whistle, coach Georgia Mahoney said she was impressed with how her squad stepped up to the challenge.

“It actually worked out better than how I thought it was going to pan out,” she said.

“I definitely think we had to shuffle things around a little bit, because I did have those two girls set to play on field straight away.

“I think Boomers got to a point where they were at a loss - they knew that we were a stronger team, but at the end of the day they probably only had three or four girls who really knew what they were doing.”

The Lady Devils kept in control, booting a goal in the first half before backing it up with two more in the second.

Wangaratta goalkeeper Beth Cope kept a clean sheet, denying Boomers and hopes for closing the gap.

“We were very lucky to be more attacking in the second half than the first half,” Mahoney said.

“Ruby Snowdon (one goal) was definitely one of the standouts, as well as Beth Cope in goals.

“Beth came back from seniors to play in goals for us, so that really helped us out a lot.

“We were definitely the stronger side at the end of the day.”

The win sees Wangaratta sitting at fourth on the division two women’s ladder, only behind third placed Wodonga Diamonds on goal difference.

The senior women are set to take on Albury Hotspurs tonight, from 7pm at the South Wangaratta Reserve.

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NETBALL REPORT

ROUND

4

SCORES A GRADE:

Wangaratta Rovers 42 def by Yarrawonga 50 BEST: WANG ROVERS: Jenna McLeod 3 Kelsie Wilson 2 Mikaela Trethowan 1 . YARRAWONGA: Bridget Cassar 3 Madeleine Allan 2. GOALS: WANG ROVERS: Kelsie Wilson 24 Samantha Kreltszheim 18 . YARRAWONGA: Bridget Cassar 30 Madeleine Allan 20

North Albury 44 def Wangaratta 32

Hawks show spirit in McLeod’s 100th

By WILLSON MACK

BEST: NORTH ALBURY: Brooke Cannon 3 Nat Heagney 2 Tamika Wholohan 1 .

WANGARATTA: Kate Dean 3 Hannah Grady 2 Leah Jenvey 1. GOALS: NORTH ALBURY: Nat Heagney 32 Sophia Kohlhagen 12. WANGARATTA: Georgia Clark 23 Zara Berry 9.

Wodonga 30 def by Lavington 65 Myrtleford 40 def by Albury 51 Corowa-Rutherglen 57 def Wodonga Raiders 33 B GRADE: Wangaratta Rovers 41 def by Yarrawonga 59; Corowa-Rutherglen 46 def Wodonga Raiders 29; Wodonga 39 def by Lavington 66; North Albury 27 def by Wangaratta 46; Myrtleford 26 def by Albury 48.

C GRADE: Wangaratta Rovers 53 def Yarrawonga 40; Wodonga 25 def by Lavington 65; North Albury 36 def by Wangaratta 44; Myrtleford 31 def by Albury 61; Corowa-Rutherglen 46 def Wodonga Raiders 38.

17 & UNDER: Corowa-Rutherglen 35 def by Wodonga Raiders 65; North Albury 50 def Wangaratta 38; Myrtleford 49 def Albury 28; Wodonga 59 def Lavington 27; Wangaratta Rovers 36 def by Yarrawonga 41.

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TOP EFFORT: Jenna McLeod is now a 100 game player at Wangaratta Rovers.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

ALTHOUGH Wangaratta Rovers couldn’t get the job done against Yarrawonga for Jenna McLeod’s 100th game, the Hawks girls definitely put up a fight.

The Pigeons are seen as a top four team this season and with a three wins, one loss record thus far that certainly looks evident but Wangaratta Rovers pushed them to just an eight goal victory (42-50) at WJ Findlay Oval on Saturday.

McLeod was on fire in defence and was named her side’s best player on her special occasion, while Kelsie Wilson was also outstanding shooting 24 goals.

For Yarrawonga, Bridget Cassar netted 30 of her teams 50 goals, while Madeleine Allan grabbed the other 20 as the duo were their side’s best.

Despite the loss, McLeod was proud to join the 100 club.

“I’m very proud to reach 100 games,” McLeod said.

“It’s great to join a number of talented Hawks who have reached the milestone.

“I’m very thankful of my family, teammates and friends for supporting me.”

After a tough few years and a challenging start to this season, McLeod believes her side is on the up.

“We’re playing some incredible netball and I’m really proud of the way we have conducted ourseleves and the work we’ve been putting in,” she said.

“We’ve shown that we can work hard and implement things we’ve been working on,

it’s now just about limiting the errors we make.

“On the weekend we played really well it was just the errors that made the difference.

“We came off the court happy with our efforts but now we enjoy a week off before preparing for Wodonga.”

Jo Cresswell hasn’t had the easiest of starts to her coaching career with the Hawks with games against Myrtleford, Wangaratta, Wodonga Raiders, Lavington and the Pigeons in the first five rounds.

“We only lost to Myrtleford by one goal and we weren’t too far off Magpies, Raiders and Yarrawonga who are all good teams,” McLeod said.

“Lavington was probably the only blowout but those results show that we can take it up to the top teams.

“Jo works tirelessly, she sets training out and puts so much effort into improving our team but there’s only so much she can do.

“We need to put the things she’s teaching us into place and things will improve even more.”

Meanwhile, Wangaratta was shocked by North Albury in a 44-32 loss at Bunton Park.

The Hoppers jumped out to a 17-4 quarter time lead and the Magpies never recovered.

Nat Heagney shot 32 goals in North Albury’s win, while Georgia Clark made 23 of her attempts.

Wangaratta now falls to fourth spot on the ladder, only ahead of the Hoppers by percentage.

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Hawks christen new courts, while Bats tie with Panthers

SCORES

By NATHAN DE VRIES THE weekend’s round of netball featured plenty of action across the region, with crushing wins, narrow defeats, draws and milestone matches.

It was a historic weekend for North Wangaratta, with the first matches played on their newly refurbished netball courts at the North Wangaratta Reserve against Bonnie Doon.

It was a one sided affair in the A grade, with the Hawks going down 34-56, with coach Jess Hogan attributing the loss to a lack of cohesion withing the squad.

“There were periods of play which were good, however, it wasn’t consistent enough to take out the win,” she said.

“Bonnie Doon were quite structured in their plays, and they’ve got some great height which unfortunately North Wangaratta does not have.

“We were just outplayed on the weekend.”

NEED OPTIONS: North Wangaratta goal attack Hannah Ely looks for chances to drive the ball into the scoring ring against Bonnie Doon. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie The new courts garnered praise from the home side and visitors alike.

“The courts are beautiful, the rings are really nice,” Hogan said.

“Even just the setup, there’s a lot of open space, in warm-ups you’re not feeling as rushed.

“Obviously with just one court previously and not very much space to throw a ball around, it definitely improves it.

“The atmosphere was nice out there, the courts are beautiful, we’re very happy with them.”

Hawks Kelsey MacGibbon (B grade) and Ruby Lane-Gee (A grade)

celebrated their 100th game in the gold and brown.

There were thrilling scenes out on the courts at Goorambat where the Bats came back from a five goal deficit in the final quarter to battle out a draw with Benalla All Blacks 36-36.

Goorambat A grade coach Amelia Skilbeck said the determination showed by her squad will take them far in the competition.

“I think we got off to a bit of a slow start and we were chasing our tails for most of the game, but it was a very close contest,” she said.

“It was a great game of netball to

MILESTONE MATCH: Goorambat B Reserve players Kate Nolan (left) and Fiona Doig brought up their 150th and 200th match, respectively, for Goorambat on the weekend. PHOTO: Meredith Tolliday be played and watched as well.

“The fact that we showed so much fight and never gave up, I feel like as a coach, that’s a credit to our team that we’ve just got that fighting spirit to keep fighting on no matter what.”

Shooting duo Jacinta and Chelsea Beavis, supported by club stalwart Kylie Relf, brought the Bats back into the contest against a powerful Benalla list.

In other matches, Moyhu took the points over Bright 56-26, Milawa handed Whorouly their second loss of the year, and Greta powered past King Valley.

A GRADE: Goorambat 36 drew with Benalla All Blacks 36 Bright 26 def by Moyhu 56 Whorouly 33 def by Milawa 47 North Wangaratta 34 def by Bonnie Doon 56 King Valley vs Greta B GRADE: Goorambat 49 def Benalla All Blacks 35 Bright 20 def by Moyhu 49 Whorouly 27 def by Milawa 62 North Wangaratta 41 def by Bonnie Doon 52 King Valley vs Greta B RESERVE: Goorambat 25 def by Benalla All Blacks 28 Bright 71 def Moyhu 18 Whorouly 20 def by Milawa 45 North Wangaratta 45 def Bonnie Doon 43 King Valley vs Greta C GRADE: Bright 21 def by Moyhu 35 Whorouly 12 def by Milawa 32 North Wangaratta 21 def by Bonnie Doon 42 King Valley 36 def Greta 27.

UNDER 15s: Goorambat 18 def by Benalla All Blacks 26 Bright 21 def Moyhu 5 Whorouly 26 def Milawa 4 North Wangaratta 16 def by Bonnie Doon 26 King Valley vs Greta

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SPORT

Return of the O&M/GV

By WILLSON MACK

WANGARATTA Football Netball Club boasts a total of 12 players in the Ovens and Murray’s football and netball interleague squads.

The Magpies have three players (Issy Byrne, Hannah Grady and Georgia Clark) in the 18-person netball squad and nine (Daniel Sharrock, Hunter Gottschling, Abe Ankers, Joe Richards, Jamie Anderson, Matt Kelly, Michael Newton, Dylan Van Berlo and Mark Anderson) in the 55-player football squad.

Wangaratta Rovers star netballers Sami Kreltszheim and Gracie Reid were named in the netball squad, while Sam Murray, Dylan Stone,

Brodie Filo, Cody Schutt, Raven Joliffe, Jake McQueen and Alex Marklew were a large contingent of Hawks players to be named in the football As announced in 2019 before COVID-19 reared its ugly head, former Yarrawonga coach Damian Sexton will take charge of the football, while Corowa-Rutherglen A grade coach Georgia Bruce will mentor the netball.

The O&M is set to compete against the Goulburn Valley Football Netball League for the Ash-Wilson trophy on Saturday, May 28 at Mooroopna.

“We eagerly anticipate the long-awaited clash with the GVL and are thrilled at the buy in from both the football

and netball playing groups,” O&M chairperson David Sinclair said.

“There’s no doubt interleague against the GVL spikes a genuine willingness to participate.

“Both squads are full of inform talent that will ensure we give ourselves the best opportunity for success.”

Sexton was set to take charge of the squad for the 2020 interleague clash but the season was abandoned before it even began, while 2021s clash also didn’t go ahead due to COVID-19.

“I look forward to leading this prestigious program,” Sexton said.

“In consultation with each O&M club, we have come up with a strong squad that

has a good amount of experience and energy who are desperate to play representative football for the O&M. “I would like to thank the club coaches for their valuable input.”

Bruce will lead the O&M for the first time.

“I am very excited about the opportunity to lead the best O&M talent against a strong rival,” Bruce said.

“Our league has seen the inclusion of some new players who have experienced netball at very high levels.

“We are excited to bring them all together and proud to showcase these talents at not only a country level but at association champs where they will compete against the state’s best.”

O&M HONOUR: Joe Richards has been named in the Ovens and Murray’s interleague squad.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

FOOTBALL REVIEW

ROUND

4

HIGH FLIER: Rovers’ under 14s captain for the day Ella Pund competes for the ball in the ruck.

WRAPPED UP: Mackenzie Clarke tackles her Wodonga Raiders opponent in the under 17s clash at Birallee Park.

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Clare Collins follows the flight of the ball in the under 17s game.

CLOSE-CHECKING: Bron McGorlick tackles strongly for Rovers in the open women’s match.

Tough encounters at Birallee Park for Rovers THREE tough encounters with Wodonga Raiders were on the agenda for Wangaratta Rovers’ female football teams when they travelled to Birallee Park on Sunday.

Under 14s captain for the day was Ella Pund, full back and kick-out duties were handled by Lucy Kiely, who is developing into a reliable, fast-thinking defender.

Rotating through the midfield were Lucy Currie Fraser, Molly Thomas, Chloe Mizzi, Christina FitzgeraldBaboussouras and Lily Gibb.

The girls were well-supported by rotating rucks Pund and Lara Maples.

The improvement in the girls each week is exciting to watch, and their confidence is growing with each contest.

Trinity Hassgall’s contesting and tackling was outstanding, and was rewarded with several free kicks.

Jasmine Fordham also contested well, took a couple of strong marks, and is continuing to improve her defensive pressure when playing in the back line.

Christina Fitzgerald-Baboussouras provided excellent run in defence, on the wing and through the midfield.

Lara Maples contested well in the ruck, and played well in centre half forward and centre half back positions against strong opponents.

Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 0.0 (0) lost to Wodonga Raiders 10.14 (74).

Awards - Christina Fitzgerald-Baboussouras, Chloe

Mizzi, Jasmine Fordham and Lara Maples.

On a perfect day for football, the under 17s had a terrific first quarter, containing Raiders to four straight shots at goal.

Alana McKenna rucked well, and Ammy Thompson on the wing and Charlotte Tilbrook in the backline got plenty of touches early.

In the second quarter, the back six of Teagan Fordham, Sophie Boyle, Sarah Wernert, Bree Keys, Darcy Kennedy and Taniqua Melbourne restricted Raiders to just three goals; Melbourne was stretchered off late in the quarter after a heavy clash to her knee.

Rovers winger Amy Thompson and half backs

Mackenzie Clarke and Sophie Boyle had strong quarters , as did mids Lili Fan and Clare Collins and half forwards Charlotte Tilbrook and Ash Shallue.

The final quarter achieved what the team had been working on all week - a goal.

It came in the final passage of play with a kick-out from Bree Keys to Clare Collins, who kicked it on to the Hawks’ best player for the day, Sophie Boyle.

Boyle kicked to Mackenzie Clarke, who propelled it long to Teagan Fordham who weaved through three Raiders players, took two bounces and then passed it off to Trinny Preer, who sealed it with a perfect kick through the big posts.

Final score: Wangaratta

Rovers 1.0 (6) lost to Wodonga Raiders 15.6 (96).

Goalkicker: Trinny Preer Awards - Alana McKenna, Lili Fan, Charlotte Tilbrook, Mackenzie Clarke.

The first quarter was closely-fought, with the ball spending most of the time in the middle of the ground.

Rovers midfielders Emma Gosbell and Dakota McAliece collected lots of possessions while Crystal Stevens worked tirelessly.

The Raiders took a small lead into quarter-time.

The Rovers started off strongly in the second term, but struggled to get the ball past the half forward line.

Mikaela Trethowan provided good run off the half backline.

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Kate Burns, playing her first game since returning from injury, was a great presence in the backline while Nikita Brown worked hard at the contest.

Amos Fuller held her opponent but the Raiders increased their lead.

Injuries hampered the last quarter for the Rovers, with the bench empty and Wodonga Raiders running out comfortable winners.

Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 0.1 (1) lost to Wodonga Raiders 11.13 (79).

Awards - Nikita Brown, Mikayla Trethowan, Emma Gosbell, Amos Fuller, Crystal Stevens.

Next Sunday see Rovers take on Thurgoona at home.

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QUICK FLICK NORTH Wangaratta’s Bianca Grasso fires off a pass in her side’s 34-56 loss to Bonnie Doon on Saturday afternoon. It was the club’s first game on the redeveloped netball courts at the North Wangaratta Recreation Reserve.

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Golden Saturday

Wangaratta g horse trainers dominated at Leeton taking g out races four,, five and six

WHAT a day it was for Wangaratta horse trainers at Leeton on Saturday afternoon.

Locally based horsemen Andrew Dale, Craig Weeding and Chris Davis took out races four, five and six respectfully of the six race card.

It was Davis’ Artiste who impressed the most, winning by over a length at a juicy $9 with apprentice jockey Hannah Williams aboard.

The four-year-old

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mare broke through for her maiden victory after 13 starts in the Milbrae Concrete, Quarries and Mining class one and maiden plate over 1600 metres.

“It was a great day for Wang trainers,” Davis said.

“We were very excited when she ran home.

“I don’t know why her odds were so high, she’s got provincial form at Kilmore running up the hill there with 57 kilograms and at Leeton she got maiden weight (56kg) with a claimer (54kg) and down in grade with no hill to run up.

“We knew she’d be cherry ripe for the race.”

Davis admitted his mare was in unknown territory once she hit the front.

“She’s never hit the lead before so she started floating a little bit then,” he said.

“Hannah Williams was really good though and she encouraged her to continue on and we knew she had a bit of a sprint about her.

“She finished off well at Kilmore up the hill so we thought her sprint would be on show at Leeton.

“Hannah gave her a peach of a ride and Artiste is a beautiful horse to ride too the trackwork riders call her Bumblebee because she just loves working.”

Dale’s Malabar Jack

($5) and Weeding’s Choice Harvest ($3) were the other winners at Leeton.

Meanwhile, Ben Brisbourne topped the weekend off with a victory at Bendigo on Sunday.

Three-year-old filly Forest Diamond ($5) just held on by a nose in race three to take out her maiden in her fourth start.

Dan McCarthy’s Northernero has been assigned 54kg for tomorrow’s Wagga Town Plate.

The slick sprinter took out the Wagga Town Plate Prelude two weeks agao which gave him ballot exemption for the $200,000 feature.

Shelby Sixtysix was given top weight (62kg) after a tremendous Sydney Autumn Carnival that saw him take out his maiden group one in The Galaxy ($700,000).

He also beat home the world’s best galloper Nature Strip in the group two Challenge Stakes to finish second behind Eduardo.

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