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CULTURE ON THE MARCH INDIGENOUS cultures were celebrated in Wangaratta over the weekend to kick-off NAIDOC Week festivities. Around 50 people joined in a march from the Wangaratta Arts Gallery down Ovens Street to Apex Park for yesterday’s celebrations. Full story page 2. PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner
Our rental crisis Emergency housing service fears city’s lack of affordable housing set to worsen
EMERGENCY housing service BeyondHousing fears Wangaratta’s rental crisis is likely to get even worse, as rising prices in major cities flow down to the Ovens Murray region. Our city’s rental prices are currently rated as “severely unaffordable” under the Rental Affordability Index and they will most likely continue to soar. According to BeyondHousing, Wangaratta was
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the town with the highest increase in moving annual median rent for two-bedroom flats in regional Victoria with a 13.2 per cent increase. BeyondHousing chief executive officer Celia Adams said the current rental situ-
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ation in Wangaratta paints a “dire picture”. “We are seeing the need for social housing rise sharply across our region and rental prices are among the least affordable in the state,” she said. “You only need to look at Wangaratta during the March quarter, when there was not a single affordable one-bedroom unit available for rent, to know that the rental crisis is already here. “And sadly, it is going to
get worse whilst the affordable housing supply continues to diminish.” Ms Adams said that 40.6 per cent of renters are experiencing housing stress due to the inability to afford rent, many of whom are people who have never experienced rental stress before. “Over 350 households in the Wangaratta region sought our assistance to find or keep their private rental housing in the past
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12 months,” she said. “The number of households looking for rental assistance and support is on the rise.” In the Indi electorate alone rent prices have risen 11 per cent over the past 12 months. Ms Adams said the resolution to easing renters’ housing stress is through social housing. “A greater supply of social housing in regional centres is desperately needed to bring asking rents down,” she said. “We know that social
housing is a critical and powerful way to tackle the rental crisis. “We have several programs that can support people facing a housing crisis in the private rental market and encourage anyone in rental crisis to seek help.” If you are struggling with rental affordability, suffering from homelessness or family violence call the BeyondHousing office in Wangaratta on (03) 5722 8000.
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Water tariffs increase NORTH East Water (NEW) prices are set to rise on average by around $42.11 this financial year, an increase of 4.6 per cent on current costs. NEW corporate services executive Anthony Hernan said the 2022/23 tariffs are expected to support water and sewerage delivery to 110,000 North East residents across 39 towns. Mr Hernan said the corporation acknowledged some customers will require assistance with their bills. “North East Water has a dedicated support team ready to help customers experiencing financial difficulty paying their bill,” he said. “We have a range of easy to access programs and support services - this includes help with concession card discounts, access to government relief and rebate schemes, payment extensions and payment plans and referral to financial counselling. “Supporting customers who are having difficulty paying their bills is our priority, with help just a phone call or email away.”
PROUD OF CULTURE: Marion Ginkel and her granddaughter Maree travelled from Beechworth to join in the NAIDOC Week celebrations. Marion said Maree proudly identifies with her Wiradjuri Yorta Yorta heritage and Sunday’s event was a great opportunity to connect with others and share the rich Indigenous culture.
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WEATHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Wangaratta’s Corinne Hutchinson and daughter Edith enjoyed creating boomerang art at Apex Park. Corinne has been working with the Bangerang Aboriginal Corporation on environmental projects at Mullinmur Billagongs, while her mother Kim is part of Boomeragn Bags and made all the flags for the festivities. PHOTOS: Jeff Zeuschner
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INDIGENOUS cultures were proudly celebrated in Wangaratta over the weekend, with hundreds of people joining in activities in Apex Park yesterday to mark what organisers say will be annual NAIDOC festivities for the rural city. Organised by the Dirrawarra Indigenous Network in collaboration with the Victorian Aboriginal Childcare Agency (VACCA) and the Rural City of Wangaratta, NAIDOC festivities saw around 50 people help make banners at the Wangaratta Art Gallery and then march down Ovens Street to Apex Park, where the main celebrations were hosted. Acting mayor Harry Bussell told the assembled crowd that he was honoured to be part of the event to recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. “The theme for NAIDOC Week this year is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! I encourage everyone to champion institutional, structural, collaborative and cooperative
PROUD: Auntie Betty Hood Cherry addresses the crowd in Apex Park yesterday. change, while celebrating those who have already driven and led in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities over generations. “Here in Wangaratta we recognise the immense importance of NAIDOC Week. “We can learn so much from the rich cultures of our Indigenous communities. “I believe we are taking major steps together: learning, growing and connecting. “This NAIDOC Week we encourage all members of the community, and beyond, to take a stroll along the award winning Bullawah Cultural Trail - a self guided family experience which snakes for 2.4kms from Apex Park
along the Ovens River uncovering ancient Aboriginal stories, spirituality, , culture, food, sculptures, the Marmungun Rock and the bush tucker garden.” While Indi Independent MP Helen Haines could not be there in person, Dirrawarra Indigenous Network member Tiffany Clare read a speech on her behalf which noted how the Bpangerang people had cared for the local area for tens of thousands of years and we must all play our part ot help continue look after the land. Dr Haines also spoke of how proud she was to represent Indigenous cultures and the important federal events on the political agenda, being the State of the Heart and the move for First Na-
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A MAN in his 20s was transported to hospital in a stable condition, after his vehicle crashed into a tree near Chiltern on Thursday night. Police and ambulance crews arrived at the Beechworth-Chiltern Road scene around 10:20pm following reports of a rollover. They located the man in a stable condition before transferring him to Albury Wodonga Health having suffered lacerations in the incident. A police spokesperson said investigations into the nature of the crash were ongoing, but it appeared the man had lost control of his vehicle.
YOUNG people interested in making great events happen for their peers in the Rural City of Wangaratta are being encouraged to join local FReeZA group Spilt Milk. If you’re aged between 12 and 25, you can join the group, with positions available to assist with poster design and marketing content, event organising, and on the planning committee. For more information, contact youth@wangaratta.vic.gov.au or fill in an expression of interest form at https://forms.office.com/pages/ responsepage.aspx.
tions to be recognised in the Constitution. Local Elder Auntie Betty Hood Cherry addressed the crowd and thanked them for supporting the event. “We’ve all got to come together as one in Victoria,” she said to loud applause. “Wonderful things are going to be happening over summer, related to Treaty. “I want every single person to be proud of who you are and what you are.” Proud Yorta Yorta woman and musician Maddi Colville Walker kicked off the entertainment with some harmonious original songs, which was followed by Galen Catholic College choir’s renditions of songs in the Bpangerang language, and a fabulous performance of dance by the Dinawan’s Cultural Connection. NAIDOC Week festivities were also celebrated on Saturday at the Wangaratta Regional Study Centre with VACCA running art, basket weaving and hip hop workshops, and author Krystal De Napoli discussing Indigenous astrology.
Man dies in tragic accident A MAN was killed in a tragic accident near Moyhu on Saturday. Victoria Police said they were called to a property on the Moyhu-Meadow Creek Road around 11am. A man, aged in his 30s, who had been helping cutting down a tree, was deceased at the scene. Police said the death was non-suspicious and they will prepare a report for the Coroner.
Police investigate Cobram death POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Cobram on Thursday night. Officers were called to the Toms Drive property after a 91-year-old Cobram man was found deceased around 6.15pm. Arson and Explosives Squad detectives and an arson chemist attended the scene on Friday as there was a fire at the scene, which had burnt out, before emergency services arrived. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.
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Indi MP “incredibly disappointed” with proposed staff cuts By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN WANGARATTA-based Indi Independent federal MP Helen Haines is “incredibly disappointed” by Labor’s proposed staffing cuts to Independents’ staffing. Dr Haines said she received a letter from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last month to halve her advisory staff members from four to two.
“This proposal by the Prime Minister is incredibly disappointing and is damaging for my ability to represent the people of Indi,” she said. “I am in discussions with the government about the number of staff allocated to my office and I am working with my staff to support them in this uncertain time.” Other Independent MPs
and members from other parties such as One Nation and the United Australia Party have vented their frustrations, labelling the decision as an “attack on democracy”. “This act, at the beginning of this new parliament and new government, has significantly damaged relationships with the crossbench,” the joint statement said. Adviser staff advise MP’s
on legislation, amendments, developing legislation, write speeches and deal with media. In other Independent held electorates, advisory staff will be shortened to one, but because of the large size of the Indi electorate, the Prime Minister has proposed keeping Dr Haines’ advisory staff to two. “As an Independent
member representing a large rural electorate, my office includes five electorate staff and in the 46th Parliament included four adviser staff...they are members of our community, who care deeply about improving life in our region,” Dr Haines said. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on ABC Insiders last month that he recognised
the further pressures of not coming from a major party, but was surprised to see the number of staffing allowed to Independent crossbenchers compared to those from other parties. “I don’t think it’s reasonable or fair for one backbench MP in one electorate to get twice as many staff as a backbench MP in the electorate next door,” he said.
More moving to rural city Young driving population drift to the regions BY STEVE KELLY skelly@ nemedia.com.au
THERE has been a 14 per cent rise in people moving to Wangaratta in the first three months of 2022 compared to the previous quarter, based on the latest Commonwealth Bank and the Regional Australia Institute's Regional Movers Index. There was a two per cent increase in Wangaratta when comparing year to date 2021 and 2022, however, there was a decrease in population (minus four per cent) when comparing the 2021 and 2022 March quarters. Regional migration is at a five-year high and young people are driving growth, according to the index. The report said young people are driving growth in regional areas with more Millennials and Gen-Xers moving out of capital cities. A partnership between Commonwealth Bank and the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), the report analysed the quarterly and annual trends in people moving to Australia's regions. For the first time, this quarter's report not only tracks population movement, but also the demo-
POPULAR: Regional migration is seeing more people move to Wangaratta. graphics of who is moving. Young people accounted for the largest proportion of movers to the highest growth regional areas, boosting an overall migration trend from capital cities to regional areas, in the 12 months to March 2022. The number of people moving to regional areas rose by 16.6 per cent to reach a new five-year high in the March quarter, almost doubling pre-pandemic levels. Regional Australia Institute (RAI) chief executive officers Liz Ritchie said Millennials and Gen-Xers were welcome additions to
Regional move delivers greater happiness: report REGIONAL and rural residents are the happiest people in Australia, according to a new report. NAB’s latest Regional and Agribusiness Hozirons report found the highest levels of happiness since 2018, with findings helping explain why so many Aussies were moving from the city to greener pastures - to be closer to nature, enjoy a strong sense of community, more relaxed lifestyle and in many cases a lower cost of living. any regional community as they often bring with them business skills to grow the local community, as well as families who integrate into the local school system and community sporting activities. Commonwealth Bank Regional and Agribusiness Banking executive general manager Paul Fowler, said regional areas are providing
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attractive local employment opportunities. Garry Nash & Co director Cameron Meggs said the real estate agency has historically received good interest from out of area buyers looking to purchase in Wangaratta and the surrounding districts but they have experienced a significant increase during and COVID pandemic particular
throughout the past 12 months. “This interest is largely due to the Rural City of Wangaratta being widely recognised as offering ‘The Ultimate in Liveability’,” Mr Meggs said. “Here you can enjoy life at the perfect pace, balancing family, and career aspirations and sound real estate investment opportunities in
a vibrant, safe, progressive and caring community.” Mr Meggs said the increased interest has had an equally strong impact on local house prices. “Although the average sale price of real estate in Wangaratta has seen a very strong increase, regional Victoria and particular Wangaratta is still recognised as offering very affordable opportunities to invest or to owner/ occupy,” he said. “Families can choose from a variety of educational providers including 20 primary schools, three secondary schools, a specialist school, a TAFE Institute, many childcare and kindergarten facilities. “We learnt from the COVID lockdowns that working from home is much more achievable than ever before making moving to our region while still being able to continue with employment very attractive.” Mr Meggs believes the rural city’s diverse economy will continue to encourage more people to move away from the metro areas and into regional Victoria. “With all of the interest from new residents we do still sell properties where the vendor is leaving Wangaratta,” he said. “These reason may vary but typically it may be to be closer to a family member to assist with babysitting grandchildren or to care for an elderly relative. “It may also be for a career opportunity that currently is not easily facilitated from a regional location.”
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State cuts drug sector funding DERRYN Hinch’s Justice Party has called on the State Government to reinstate funding to the ‘gutted’ alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector as Australia acquires an infamous reputation for having the highest reported methamphetamine use per capita in the world. An Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) report released last
Thursday listed the finding based on wastewater samples taken in December 2021 and February 2022 from 56 regional and metropolitan sites covering a population of 13 million people. This comes after the Victorian Government slashed funding to the alcohol and other drugs sector through the 2022-23 Budget, including the removal of a $25 mil-
lion ‘COVID-19 AOD Workers Initiative’ which funded additional AOD staff. The 2022-23 Budget made an overall cut of $39 million cut to the AOD sector when Victoria had a list of more than 4000 people waiting to receive publicly funded AOD counselling in December 2021. The ACIC report also comes at a time when peak
body Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association has asked the government for $3 million in recurring funding across Melton, Casey, Wyndham and Cardinia, where there are growing populations and significant disadvantage, to provide new services to address AOD-related harm. Further, the government has not been forthcoming in enterprise bargaining agree-
ment negotiations for the AOD sector, which has led to difficulties in attracting and retaining quality staff. This has exacerbated an already burnt-out, underpaid workforce according to Derryn Hinch Justice Party MP Tania Maxwell. “Every time an addict is turned away or asked to wait for help, we risk the safety of the community and the
potential of creating more victims of crime,” Ms Maxwell said. “The most common breach of a community corrections order in Northern Victoria is people not attending AOD rehabilitation. “How do we expect people to address their addiction if there is no place for them to check in due to lack of funding and staff resourcing?”
DANGER ZONE: Overstacked power boards are a common culprit behind electrical fires within the home. PHOTO: CFA
FAMILY TIME: Nina Cook (6), Rosie Cook (2) and grandfather Barry Cook from Wangaratta were enjoying the sunshine down at Apex Park.
HIGH CLIMBERS: Esther Grounds (6) and Tuly Grounds (4) from Wangaratta were putting the new monkey bars to the test.
THE BIG SWING (main photo): Logan Remlein-Bartlome (3) from Wangaratta could not contain his excitement while on the swing. INSET TOP: Wangaratta’s Ella Chatfield (4) was happy in the outdoors. INSET MIDDLE: Peyton (4) and Hamish De Piazza (6) from Wangaratta share the fun together. INSET BOTTOM: Ash (6), Ari (7), Jordan (8) and Sienna Woodrow (4) from Wangaratta were taking a short break before burning some more energy on the new Parkour course. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling
School holiday fun in the winter sun SCHOOL holidays and sunny days are bringing families down to Apex Park to make the most of the new playground
equipment and Parkour course. Kids have turned out in numbers to enjoy time with
their friends while the weather is trending with sunny days ahead making it the go to place for parents and grandparents.
Family picnics and social gatherings have also made the park the place to be for locals and visitors alike.
CFA warns of burn danger this winter VICTORIAN firefighters have called on local residents to ensure the safety of their electrical appliances, in an effort to curb carelessness which saw firefighters respond to 1500 electrical fires last calendar year. CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan is urging people during winter to take extra precautions to assess household equipment to prevent serious burns or house fires. “Electrical appliances including double adaptors, power boards and extension cords are a major cause of residential fires,” he said. “Check you’re not overloading power boards - don’t leave electrical appliances like hair straighteners and laptops on soft surfaces - and never leave electrical devices like your phone charging overnight.” “Also, ensure monitors, laptops, televisions and other equipment have good air flow around them and are not covered or in confined spaces, while outdoor electrical items like eBikes, eScooters, or hoverboards should be properly maintained.” Burns surgeon at the Alfred hospital in Melbourne, Dane Holden, said winter regularly brought with it a spike in presentations to the hospital’s Victorian Adult Burns Service. “Each year we see a spate of preventable burns injuries caused by faulty products, or because people let their guard down,” he said. “Unfortunately when products such as electric heaters malfunction, it can quickly lead to a house fire and catastrophic burns injuries. “These types of fires result in burns all over the body, which requires significant surgical intervention and long, painful rehabilitation periods.”
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Winter chill hits region as maximum temperature falls By RYAN MALCOLM WINTER has well and truly set in throughout the region, with cold weather and rainfall totals for June mostly in line with historical data established over the last 35 years. According to the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), rainfall throughout the region largely returned to normal last month, following an uncharacteristic downpour of
104.6mm during the same month last year. Some 63.8mm of rain was recorded by BoM's weather station at the Wangaratta Airport last month, just shy of the regional mean of 64.9mm dating back to 1987. The city’s highest rainfall total, 25.6mm on June 6, was flanked by days of 1.6mm and 1.8mm of precipitation respectively, with days of consistent downpours proving to be rare
throughout the month. To the north, Springhurst and Rutherglen received 46.6mm and 50.2mm respectively, in line with 100-yearold rainfall averages for the areas, while closer to home, Milawa received only 41.3mm, well below its June mean of 58.7mm. In the King Valley, Whitfield received a little more than 81mm of rainfall, while Edi Upper’s 85.6mm of rain fell just
shy of its 86.9mm average. Rainfall totals throughout the Alpine Valley fell well below average, with Myrtleford’s 70.8mm (mean 97.4mm) and Harrietville’s 66.2mm (mean 92mm) seeing the Ovens River largely fail to pose a flooding risk last month. July is shaping up to record similar rainfall data, with BoM forecasting a 63 per cent chance the region exceeds its historical median rainfall of
62.8mm, with a 26 per cent likelihood the region reports an unusually wet (more than 84.9mm) month. Wangaratta also experienced a colder month than the year previous, with temperatures only exceeding 14 degrees Celsius on eight occasions, a little more than half of those recorded in 2021. A monthly mean maximum temperature of 12.8 degrees was more than a degree colder than historical data,
however, an overnight mean of 4.1 degrees was more than one degree warmer than average, with the mercury only falling below zero on three occasions, two of which came last week. BoM also expects temperatures to exceed the region’s median maximum (13.1 degrees) throughout July, with only a six per cent chance of regular maximums falling below 12.3 degrees throughout the rural city.
Bev is keen to pass baton after 39 years at helm of Wangaratta Show By SIMONE KERWIN
SEARCH FOR A REPLACEMENT: Wangaratta Agricultural Society secretary Bev Tiffin will mark 39 years in the role next month, and is seeking to retire. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
IT’S August, 1983...Bob Hawke is Australia’s Prime Minister, John Cain is Premier of Victoria, the nation is still reeling from the Ash Wednesday bushfires, an Aussie film named ‘Phar Lap’ is set for release, and the theme song from ‘Flashdance’ is atop the music charts. Cue the initiation of Bev Tiffin to the Wangaratta Agricultural Society secretary’s role, as she prepares to oversee her first show early in October '83. While Bev may not have envisaged at that stage holding the position for the next 39 years, that’s just what she’s done - in the process becoming synonymous with the running of the annual Wangaratta Show, particularly for those working behind the scenes. While she’s been on the lookout for a successor in recent months, like many local groups and even businesses in the current climate, the
agricultural society has found it difficult to secure the right person for the job. “We’re not the only ones in this position; I know a lot of other show societies are having difficulty finding people,” Bev said. “We are still looking for someone; this year they would come in as an assistant, which could be a great way for them to learn the role before they take it on themselves.” The secretary’s role, which comes with an honorarium payment, involves working one day per week from November to July, then shifting to two days a week, before moving to full-time work in September until the show is held, and then for a week afterwards (a period of about six weeks). “The changing hours don't suit some people, so it’s a matter of trying to find the right person for the role,” Bev said. She said candidates for the position would ideally have some knowledge of
animals, including breeds of horses and cattle, and about the various crafts and cookery sections displayed at the show, as well as bringing some IT skills. “I think it would be great for someone who wants to be involved in their community,” she said. Bev said she had enjoyed her involvement in the annual event, and was looking forward to seeing the show in full bloom again this year - after missing the last two years due to COVID-19 - when it is held on October 7 and 8. “I’ve really enjoyed getting to know all the people you meet through this role,” she said. “I’ve seen so many wonderful people go through, and you get to know those people and build such great connections.” Anyone interested in finding out more about the secretary’s role can contact the show office via email, wangarattashow@westnet. com.au
COVID delays burglary accused’s bail hearing A CORONAVIRUS delay will see a teenager who allegedly broke into a Morrell Street unit in Wangaratta and assaulted its owner over an alcohol dispute remain in custody until at least Friday. The 19-year-old had been set to appear in person at Wangaratta Magistrates Court last Thursday to hear the outcome of his bail hearing, however, he appeared via telephone after testing positive for COVID-19 following transferral to Melbourne Assessment Prison. The accused was taken into custody following an alleged June 17 attack which was said to have left a 57-year-old victim with a fractured eye socket, two spine fractures and a broken rib. Defence counsel Geoff Clancy lodged a report
detailing the accused’s mild intellectual disability, and told the court both charges of aggravated burglary and intentionally cause serious injury would be disputed before the accused is committed to the County Court later this year. The ongoing bail application had been adjourned the week previous in order to attain a youth justice assessment, which ultimately deemed the accused unsuitable for support. Magistrate David Faram admitted concerns over the accused’s most recent charges, which followed similar alleged offending at a Burke Street residence earlier this year. “It’s fair to observe it doesn’t read well,” he said. “I’m very concerned about his inability to con-
trol his behaviour. “I acknowledge the intellectual disability issues but there has been no demonstrable change or willingness to change this behaviour over the last two years.” Mr Clancy said the risk of his client reoffending while on bail could be mitigated through conditions that he engage with supports, abide by a curfew and be prohibited from consuming alcohol or entering licenced premises. He ultimately asked for the matter to move to Shepparton Magistrates Court on Friday, to avoid the delivery of a bail outcome over the phone. “There are a lot of significant considerations in this matter that are giving me some trouble,” Mr Faram agreed.
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Proud celebration of our Indigenous past, present and future IT had been a long time coming, but yesterday’s NAIDOC Week festivities in the Rural City of Wangaratta were worth the wait. Originally conceived in 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the celebrations in 2020 and 2021. Dirrawarrah Indigenous Network member Tiffany Clare told the several hundred people at the gathering in Apex Park that this would be an annual event for all people to share in and celebrate our rich Indigenous cultures. For First Nations people that have more than 60,000 years of traditional history, she reflected on recent events and the genesis of NAIDOC Week - from Australian Aborigines League (AAL) founder William Cooper’s efforts in the 1930s to have greater recognition of the Aboriginal people, giving rise to the Day of Mourning - through to the formation of the National Aborigines Day Observance Committee in 1956 and the ongoing efforts to remember Aboriginal people and their heritage. Today, NAIDOC Week is a true celebration of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. At a state level there has been significant movement towards Treaty and at a national level we’re seeing progress towards First Nations being recognised in the Constitution. At a local level, the ongoing efforts through schools and community groups particularly - to embrace Bpangerang culture and history, and help preserve it for future generations, if a path we must continue to walk together, in friendship and truth. As Auntie Betty Hood cherry succinctly stated, we must all come together as one.
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FACEBOOK users last week commented on the passing of longtime Wangaratta Turf Club servant Peter William Noel Mac Allister.
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Ina Bartlett: Wonderful man. Adored by many. Loved our coffee outings. Desmond N Rosemary Steele: Sympathy to Peter’s family on the loss of a terrific person.Always remembered! Amie Stegman: Deepest sympathy to the family.
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He was a lovely man.
Facebook users also commented on council’s decision to refuse a 56lot subdivision on Mason Street due to its failure to meet requirements of the Wangaratta Planning Scheme.
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Frank Tarrawingee: Nathan Andrew I think there is more to it than just 56 rates notices. Maybe a full sewage farm for one? Cheryl Dennis: Very Interesting?
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Facebook users also commented on four North East locals, including three Wangaratta school students who were picked up in this year’s AFLW draft.
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Leah Khoo: In the middle of housing crisis too Nathan Andrew: That’s potentially 56 rate notices
Donna Beckley: Well done girls
Facebook users also commented on Wangaratta’s census data, which indicated a downturn in religious affiliation.
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Leslie Matthews: “..... much remains the same when it comes to the demographic profile of the Rural City of Wangaratta according to a snapshot of the 2021 census” - can’t really say I’m all that surprised. What has changed in Wangaratta since the previous census, or the one before that?
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Strong climate policy can help Aussie farmers STRONG climate policy can help deliver Australian farmers a great trade deal with the European Union (EU). Australia‘s beef, lamb and dairy farmers will directly benefit from such a deal. EU trade commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has now clearly stated climate change targets will be part of any trade deal between Australia and the EU. The EU has much more ambitious climate targets than Australia – 55 per cent below 1990 levels by 2030. The EU trade commissioner has also made it clear that Australia‘s farmers may face trade sanctions if Australia does not catch up on climate. The EU and other markets have warned of a carbon border tariff on Australia unless we catch up on climate and now this is becoming reality. Let‘s not miss the opportunity to seal a great trade deal for our farmers by pushing deep emissions reductions this decade. Strong climate policy creates strong regional economies and tens of thousands of regional jobs. The farmers who grow our food do not deserve to be punished for the emissions of the energy and transport sectors. Farmers have been waiting for better access to the huge EU market for years. We want bigger quotas for our beef, lamb and dairy farmers. The EU trade deal represents a huge opportunity for them, and strong climate policy brings huge opportunity to regional Australia. Dr Fiona Davis, Farmers for Climate Action CEO (Farmers for Climate Action is a movement of 7000 farmers calling for strong economy– wide climate policies)
Handy $250 bonus can help with power bills I CALL on all eligible Ovens Valley electorate residents to apply for the new $250 Power Saving Bonus. This is a fantastic opportunity to get online and compare your energy bill and try and find a better deal. We know that residents are struggling with the ‘Cost–of–Living’ crisis, as everyday prices and our electricity bills continue to soar. Households are struggling to make ends meet, so opportunities like this are a welcome chance to relieve a bit of pressure. The Power Saving Bonus is open to all Victorian residents who receive an elec-
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ACTIVE AND ENJOYING IT: Keenager members Rae Wilson and Joyce Fisher are among those loving the sport at the Wangaratta Table Tennis Club. The club is always on the lookout for new members and if you want to know more visit https://wangarattatableten.wixsite.com/website or call (03) 5722 1606 or email wangarattatabletennis@gmail.com. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling tricity bill, with no cap on places, and 12 months before the scheme will close. To apply for the PSB, visit compare.energy.vic.gov.au and compare your bill. Those needing assistance can visit my office at 15 Murphy Street in Wangaratta or call (03) 5721 6155. A full copy of your electricity bill is required to complete the application process. Tim McCurdy, Ovens Valley MP
A start, but need better roadmap to be gas free THE Victorian Government’s announcement on Saturday (of a gas phase out plan - see page 10) is a step towards ending Victoria’s dependence on expensive, polluting gas but lacks urgency and leaves a lot of work to be done. We welcome the fact that the government will no longer force millions of Victorians to use gas and provide greater support for people to shift to all electric homes to do so – but that really is just the bare minimum. For a government that talks big on climate - where is the big vision for a gas free Victoria? Nobody expects us to get off gas tomorrow but without a clear roadmap we risk repeating the chaotic and costly coal exit we are all enduring today. With Victorians already facing extreme
gas prices and the recent strong vote for climate action at the federal election, we had hoped and expected the Victorian Government to go further towards ending our state’s gas dependence. Following the momentum from the strong vote for climate action at the recent federal election, Victorians will expect more decisive, timelined plans to rapidly shift to 100 per cent renewables at the November Victorian election. The gap left by today’s announcement is an opportunity for Matthew Guy to step up and announce his own bold vision for electrifying Victoria. Alarmingly, this roadmap lacks clear goals and timelines and fails to rule out the potential use of dirty fossil hydrogen. Jono La Nauze, CEO of Environment Victoria
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EDUCATION
“Smoocher” Milo on staff
Adorable golden retriever aiding students’ wellbeing By GRACE FREDSBERG, work experience student WELLBEING dog Milo is the most recent addition to staff at Cathedral College. The three-year old golden retriever was introduced as the school’s official wellbeing dog earlier this month by junior school principal Greg Newbold, who walked him into the school grounds before he attended his first staff meeting. Milo’s owner and Cathedral College teacher, Julia Kalish, described the retriever as a “smoocher” and a “loving and cuddly dog that likes to have pats”. He lives on a property with his older brother Oscar and is reported to love chasing kangaroos and rabbits, though he never catches them. Julia approached college principal Nick Jones about introducing a wellbeing dog to support struggling students prior to COVID-19 entering our lives, but due to subsequent interruptions, it could not be implemented until this year. In partnership with Dogs Connect, Milo had to undertake socialised train-
ing in order to become a wellbeing dog. “Training will take several months on and off site,” Julia said. Along with Milo, the school community also had to be aware of regulations they would need to follow to accommodate their new recruit. Students and staff were asked to give Milo space, avoid staring and to not overcrowd him as this could lead to Milo feeling anxious and scared. Julia said mental health and wellbeing of students and staff is an important issue, especially following the recent and ongoing pandemic. She said numerous disruptions and missing out on in-person learning are contributing factors to the decrease of wellbeing. Julia said wellbeing dogs can support positive wellbeing, because dogs make students smile and “smiles are contagious”. According to Dogs Connect, wellbeing dogs can lower blood pressure, anxiety and apprehension in people. Julia said that having a
MILO THE MEDIA STAR: Students from Cathedral College are excited about the arrival of wellbeing dog Milo. Milo is pictured with (back, from left) Steph Parsons, Mia Bernardi and Elise Costa, and (front, from left) Ivy Anderson-Byrne, Leo Fidge, Claudia Kerr and Duncan Sinclair. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling wellbeing dog also teaches students empathy, as golden retrievers are very loyal and
forgiving dogs. “The students understood that Milo needs his space,
that type of empathy was missed without the social interactions during the
pandemic,” she said. She said some students are also more motivated to come to school now because they know Milo will be there. “They love him,” she said. “He’s like a media star.” Despite Milo only being added recently, Julia pointed out that some students would have benefited from a wellbeing dog prior to the pandemic. She said there has also been a change in Milo’s behavior since he joined the school, as he was much calmer, has a better work ethic and even gets excited before entering the school. While wellbeing dogs in schools are not mandatory statewide, it’s clear that they are becoming more popular and, like a growing number of schools, Cathedral College is moving in the right direction towards supporting students who need additional support. The Dogs Connect program was able to be implemented through funding and support received by NESAY's School Focused Youth Service (funded by the Department of Education and Training). If you would like to learn more about Dogs Connect you can visit dogsconnect. net.au.
Students further homelessness movement By RYAN MALCOLM MAJOR local stakeholders have gathered to improve homelessness awareness locally, as part of an initiative put forward by Wangaratta GOTAFE students. Students completing a Certificate IV in Community Services at Wangaratta's Docker Street campus were required to host the event, which brought together key community partners including members of the Wangaratta Night Shelter and Wangaratta Carevan, as well as Rural City of Wangaratta officials. Current GOTAFE Diploma of Community Services student Jesse Jones was the morning’s MC, while night shelter member Di Duursma and carevan secretary Trudy Cornish took to the stage to share insights on the local initiatives working to manage a rising homeless population throughout the rural city. Mr Jones has three months left of study before he graduates, and said the opportunity to hear of the work being done in the local community had been valuable for all students and representatives who attended. “It was amazing to see a bunch of local organisations come together,” he said. “To have guest speakers come in and explain their experiences - it helped connect people to help fight as a community.” As part of the initiative, which was also held in Shepparton, some 30 packaged meals were donated to the Wangaratta Carevan, courtesy of GOTAFE’s hospitality unit. Ms Cornish said she was blown away by the support of the young people in attendance.
“The community spirit in Wangaratta starts with young people wanting to look after each other,” she said. “I think some of the students were shocked by what they heard, it opened their eyes – homelessness doesn‘t mean you‘re an alcoholic or a drug addict. “A lot of it is circumstance. “It made them want to volunteer where they’ve never really thought about it before.” It builds on an increasing awareness of the region’s homelessness plight among school aged children, with several year nine Wangaratta High School students working closely with the Wangaratta Night Shelter to develop rough sleeper bags to be deposited throughout the rural city through winter. Students from the high school’s year 12 VCAL cohort last year also assisted with the development of a book detailing unique stories told by individuals at risk of experiencing homelessness, which remains on sale for $15 at Edgar's Books and News and Zac's Place at 1-3 Wills Street. As part of the Diploma of Community Services, students complete 400 hours of work placement in two different community organisations, in order to gain real experience in coordinating and delivering services to individuals, groups and communities to create local change. According to a GOTAFE spokesperson, the course enables students to pursue rewarding careers in areas such as family support worker, welfare worker, community services worker, case worker, early intervention worker, pastoral care counsellor and senior youth officer.
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CENTRE STAGE: GOTAFE student Jesse Jones hosted the awareness event, which brought together key local stakeholders and homelessness initiatives. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
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Centenarians feature in Benalla exhibition Across the arts
A NEW exhibition by 2021 Archibald Prize winner, Peter Wegner, has opened at the Benalla Art Gallery. The exhibition titled The Centenarians celebrates a project which commenced in 2013 when Mr Wegner drew his Aunty Rita; the formative sitting inspiring Wegner to seek out other centenarians who were still living lives with mobility, curiosity and purpose. In the years since Rita’s portrait, the artist has completed portraits of well over 100 centenarians across Victoria and New South Wales. Mr Wegner explained that each drawing was completed from life in an afternoon or morning with little alteration to the first impression, making them moments captured within a time allowed. “The exploration of ageing and how well we age is central to this project,” he said. “Maintaining human dignity and independent living are important issues as we age, alongside the question of what it means to have a productive and meaningful life. “One’s good fortune in life was acknowledged by nearly all of my sitters—
sometimes bewilderment about having reached such an age was expressed.” The artist’s exploration of ageing is particularly relevant in Benalla, where the median age is around 12 years older than the national average, as revealed in the 2016 Census. Gallery director Eric Nash said he was particularly excited because of the prominent local representation among the 20 works on display, including portraits of Sylvia Draeger, Gene Fuleky and Bill Gregory. “These are incredible portraits by one of the country’s leading draughtsman, as recognised last year when he won the Archibald Prize for his portrait of 100 year old peer artist, Guy Warren,” he said. “The works go beyond a physical likeness through Peter’s eagerness to get to know his subjects, and to learn from them - In essence he uses drawing as a medium to interview his sitters.” Peter Wegner’s The Centenarians runs until August 28, with community having the opportunity to attend a free talk by the artist today at 10am, with RSVP required by emailing gallery@ benalla.vic.gov.au.
MOMENT IN TIME: Among the images in The Centenarians by Peter Wegner are Bill Gregory (born 15.12.1921) 2022, pencil and bees wax on paper, 64 x 48 cm, courtesy the artist and Australian Galleries, Melbourne and Sydney.
Bus network upgrades and contracts finalised THE State Government has finalised new 10-year contracts worth $2.3 billion for Victoria's regional bus network, with the aim to deliver improved services for passengers. A total of 177 bus contracts with 58 operators came into affect last Friday across the state, including throughout North East Victoria. Seven hybrid buses and 56 new low-floor, step-free diesel buses will be introduced across 74 smaller regional routes by the end of next year, replacing more than
half the fleet on these services with new buses. The fleet replacement and upgrade schedule outlined in the contracts will result in the entire regional bus fleet being compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) by the end of next year, with the new diesel buses having the latest European emissions technology that either meets or exceeds Australian emissions standards. Provision has also been made in the contracts for the introduction
of zero emissions buses as part of Victoria’s Bus Plan, which will see all new public buses be zero emissions from 2025, contributing to the government’s target of net zero emissions by 2050. In a first for regional bus contracts, operators have signed up to a social outcome agreement, with at least 250 jobs to be created over the next 10 years for priority groups including at least 90 new roles for women and at least 17 new roles for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as
well as disadvantaged Victorian jobseekers. Minister for Public Transport, Ben Carroll, said local industry will also benefits with the bus operators meeting over 91 per cent local content for bus operations, at least 60 per cent local content for the fleet, and strategies to increase opportunities for apprentices, trainees and cadets, and gender diversity in the workforce. All bus timetables will operate as normal under the new contracts.
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WHAT’S UP WITH THE WEATHER? By Peter Nelson former CSIRO climatologist
Slightly cooler, wetter June than average for city THE month of June in Victoria has turned out to be colder and slightly wetter than average. In Wangaratta the mean maximum temperature of 12.8 degrees was more than one degree below the June normal and the coldest since 1990. Other notable cold Junes were in 1905, 1908, 1911,1916, 1931, 1943, 1949, 1956, 1966, 1968, 1978, 1983, 1985 and 1989. The mean minimum temperature of 4.1 was 1.3 degrees above normal and the warmest since 4.6 in 2016. The rainfall of 63.8mms was only a few mms above average. There were fewer frosts than usual on seven days but more fogs than usual on 11 days. Mt Hotham with a mean maximum of minus 0.1 had its coldest June since 1943. The winter of 1943 as a whole was a very cold one with statewide snowfalls in early August but early September saw some mild to warm days and then heavy rain fell in November 1943 before very high fire risk arrived late in December 1943. A north west cloud band has formed near the Top End and unseasonable rainfall has commenced in Darwin, Daly Waters and further south at Tennant Creek where 24mms was recorded after the driest February to May period there since 1937 with only 12.6mms. In that year 214mms fell in January and then 70 mms in June. This year 156mms fell at Tennant Creek and then 24mms this June; a very similar rainfall situation to that of 1937. (We had a very wet October in 1937). The current synoptic chart looks unusual with a small low pressure west of Bass Strait moving slowly northwards between two high pressure systems west and east of Tasmania. This small low will re-inforce the rain situation over most of QLD especially the coast between Gympie and Ingham. Exactly 34 years ago in early July 1988 the same rainfall event happened in eastern QLD.
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Every federal electorate to receive new trees to mark Queen’s Jubilee
YARRUNGA Primary School is one of nine groups in the region to benefit from a share in $90,000 in federal funding supporting the planting of trees to mark the Queen‘s Platinum Jubilee, announced by Indi Independent MP Helen Haines last week. The school will plant mature Eucalyptus Caesia or ‘Silver Princess’ gumtrees as part of its Our Silver Space project, with the trees to feature in the front garden and along the streetscape and facade of the school. Dr Haines congratulated all nine successful groups from across Indi who will share in the funding designed to honour The Queen and the legacy of her achievements during the year of her Jubilee
through community–based commemorative tree planting events. “These projects are unique and will improve towns across Indi, both environmentally and visually,” she said. “Increasing tree cover is good for local wildlife and for keeping us cooler in the warm summer months. “Planting trees to mark the Queen‘s Platinum Jubilee will leave a lasting reminder of the significant length of service of Her Royal Highness for decades to come.” Other projects include the Wodonga Urban Landcare Network who will plant 700 trees along waterways, in parks and on public land. The Benalla Lions Club was
awarded $2500 to plant trees in the memorial garden, with Australian natives to be added to the existing floral establishment. The Mansfield Agricultural and Pastoral Society was awarded $15,000 for succession planning for old elm trees around the showgrounds and to plant more stand– alone shade trees around the arenas. Recipients are also located in Alexandra, Ruffy and Terip Terip, Dederang, the Upper Murray and Tawonga Primary School. The program provided each federal electorate up to $100,000 in grants for up to 10 projects nominated by the local federal member of parliament, in consultation with their local community.
FINE SPECIMEN: A Silver Princess (E. caesia ssp. magna) at the Eucalyptus Arboretum at Melton Botanic Garden in 2018. PHOTO: Anna Langmead
ROOM FOR TREES: Yarrunga Primary School has received funding to plant ‘Silver Princess’ gumtrees in its front garden and along the streetscape.
LOCAL SPECIMEN: A close–up of a Silver Princess in Helen van Riet‘s garden in Wangaratta South. PHOTO: Helen van Riet
A eucalypt by any other name may not smell as sweet BY SHANE DOUTHIE WHILE the choice of a gum tree named Silver Princess seems a fitting floral tribute to the Queen‘s Jubilee, it may take some TLC for it to be a lasting memorial. Regular gardening columnist for the Wangaratta Chronicle, Helen van Riet, said it was always difficult choosing an “Australian plant” which is suitable for all conditions. “There are very few, and most are not eucalypts,” she said. “Some will struggle on in less than ideal conditions, but will
never look really great. “E. caesia (Silver Princess) is best suited to well–drained soils, in full sun, with adequate water when young, and not wet and cold conditions during winter. “They originate from south– west WA, and grow naturally at the base of the large embedded granite boulders (like Wave Rock) where the runoff from rainfall accumulates. “We had several E. caesia Silver Princess growing on our previous property at Cheshunt, in full sun, but they never looked great – the cold, wet winter conditions meant
the flowers were distorted, and the leaves were blotched with grey mould whereas here in Wangaratta South they are magnificent, as they also are at the Melton Botanic Garden, which has a lower rainfall and dryer climate generally than the Melbourne Botanic Gardens.” Helen said family friends in the Dandenongs have tried to grow E. caesia but they were unsuccessful. “When John retired, we chose the house and block where we now live, not because of the house, but because of the granitic outwash soil from Salisbury Creek, which is ideal for growing
almost everything that requires good drainage,” she said. In summary, Helen said an Australian tree is only indigenous in a particular area, and, if planted outside that area, will thrive if the conditions are mimicked as closely as possible. “Yarrunga Primary School probably has clay soil (most of Wangaratta town is on a floodplain and is clay), so they will possibly have some challenges,” Helen said. “They would be wise to have the soil assessed where they intend to plant their tree and, if the soil is
not suitable, it could possibly be modified, or change the proposed location. “One method is to create an artificial ‘hill‘ by mounding up the soil from the area and channelling excess water away from the root zone. “Princesses don’t cope with wet feet!” In retrospect, maybe some Old Man Saltbush would have been a better choice. It will grow virtually anywhere and in any conditions, although its name may not quite suit the subject of the occasion.
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Victoria unveils gas phase-out plan
VICTORIA will end incentives for residential gas products by the end of next year as it encourages residents to embrace sustainable alternatives amid a national energy crisis. The State Government said new incentives were being developed to help the two million people who used gas at home or in their businesses shift to other energy sources. A roadmap released on Saturday outlined a plan involving electrification and improved energy efficiency and the use of hydrogen and biomethane to help reduce bills and cut carbon emissions. Existing incentives for all
residential gas products will be phased out by the end of 2023. The government said the campaign was part of its plan to drive down the cost of living and halve emissions by 2030. Gas and electricity prices spiked last month leading to an unprecedented suspension of the national energy market by regulator the Australian Energy Market Operator amid coalfired power station shutdowns, cold snaps across the east coast and global gas shortages. Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said gas was no longer the cheap fuel it once was while renewables were
the most affordable source of energy. “Victorians have been at the mercy of private gas companies for too long, it’s time to put gas on the back-burner as we help Victorians cut energy bills and halve emissions by 2030,” she said. Victorians use more gas in their homes and businesses than people in any other state or territory and the fossil fuel contributes around 17 per cent to the state’s net greenhouse gas emissions. The government plans to remove barriers to all-electric homes and new developments by eliminating the current
planning scheme requirement for new developments to be connected to gas. It will also offer rebates to owners of existing homes to replace gas hot water systems or ducted heating systems. The roadmap states that allelectric new homes with solar panels, for example, could save Victorians thousands of dollars each year on their bills. But environmental campaigners criticised the roadmap for lacking clear goals and timelines for the shift away from fossil fuels. Environment Victoria chief executive Jono La Nauze said residents expected more de-
cisive plans to shift to 100 per cent renewable energy. “Nobody expects us to get off gas tomorrow but without a clear roadmap we risk repeating the chaotic and costly coal exit we are all enduring today,” he said. Freja Leonard from Friends of the Earth Melbourne said the roadmap was a step in the right direction but more needed to be done. “At a time when Victorians are paying twice as much for gas as we did last year and the world is feeling the impacts of climate change we need to stop a single new gas connection being made and
support Victorian homes and businesses to rapidly move to an all-electric, post gas energy system,” she said. Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association acting chief executive Damian Dwyer warned the plan would push consumers onto coal. “In Victoria, more than 60 per cent of electricity is still generated using higher emissions brown coal, and as has been made abundantly clear in the last month, renewables are simply not yet at high enough penetration to shoulder the load,” he said. - AAP
Thousands march after US abortion shift THE blow dealt by the US Supreme Court limiting access to safe abortions shone a light on state regulations in Australia, as protesters took to the streets in solidarity. Thousands of pro-choice advocates marched in Melbourne and Sydney on Saturday, and in Brisbane and Adelaide on Friday, demanding free abortions and more accessibility to health services for women and pregnant people. Event organiser and MSI Australia managing director, Jamal Hakim, estimated that up to 10,000 protesters showed their support in Melbourne. “Melbourne really showed out with the weather and with people as well. There was so much passion and solidarity,” Mr Hakim said. “It was really terrific to see so many people, the State Library was full and Swanston Street was full all the way down. “It just shows how this topic brings people together, because it’s about the bodily autonomy of women and pregnant people and it really comes to the core of healthcare rights as well.” People of all ages and genders gathered in Melbourne’s CBD as part of a movement sparked by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision to overturn Roe v Wade, that has seen 27 US states move toward either banning or threatening to criminalise abortions. Abortion is currently legal in states and territories across Australia under different circumstances. However, in WA, it is still regulated by the criminal code which
ON THE MARCH: Melbourne’s pro-choice activists turned up in force to demand more health services for women. has long drawn criticism. Hundreds of protesters attended Sydney’s rally, organised by social justice activist Hersha Kadkol, who was thrilled to see people coming together for a good cause. “I think the fact that people wanted to demonstrate in the pouring rain is a really good indication of where people are at in Australia, in the fight for our rights,” Ms Kadkol said. “Even though abortion is legal, or off the criminal code, it’s not exactly easy to access because it is expensive and depending on where you are, it’s very hard to ac-
10,000 COVID-19 deaths AUSTRALIA has surpassed the grim milestone of 10,000 COVID-19 deaths, as authorities urge people to remain vigilant against the disease. The country’s toll from the virus stood at 9984 on Saturday, and tipped past the 10,000 mark with Sunday’s numbers. NSW reported an additional two COVID-19 deaths, while Victoria reported another 22. South Australia recorded another six COVID deaths on Sunday. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler reinforced the importance of booster
vaccines, which almost six million Australians were yet to receive. “There is pressure on our hospitals with more than 3000 people in hospital today with COVID, and we’re still seeing around 300 or more deaths every week with COVID,” he said. “We are not through this virus yet.” Queensland reported no new COVID deaths on Sunday after the state’s Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said on Saturday there was increasing pressure to bring back mask mandates. - AAP
cess an abortion provider. “We want to say that abortion should be free, safe, legal, on demand and also without apology because of course in WA, you still have to ask permission from two doctors to get an abortion at all.” Mr Hakim said there were fears of “anti-abortion” sentiment being bolstered in Australia after the SCOTUS ruling. “What happened in the US is going to have an impact on every single woman and pregnant person across the world,” he said. “It means anti-choice movements will now be bolstered, they
will be looking for ways to attack those fundamental rights.” Protesters also voiced discontent in Perth, Hobart, Wollongong and Rockhampton on Saturday, and in Launceston on Sunday. While much of the attention is on America, there is still work to be done on abortion access at home, contraception and safe abortion providers, MSI Australia says. “The events taking place in the US are devastating for human rights. Fortunately, we are not at risk of having abortion bans in Australia but we do need in-
Support for eating disorders EATING disorder recovery advocates are hopeful an initiative to offer a suite of treatment options in a single register will boost support, particularly in regional areas. A national directory of eating disorder clinicians called connect*ed has been launched to help Australians who struggle with conditions like anorexia to get treatment faster. NSW student Sophie Macansh, 24, was just 14 when she developed anorexia, and she struggled to
get the right help for years while living in the small town of Deepwater. She said people in regional areas have fewer treatment options and their location can often become a barrier to getting better. “It was tough,” Ms Macansh said. “There’s no one, no psychologists or dieticians in small rural towns - and even if you are fortunate enough to have one, it’s very rare that they have experience treating eating disorders.” - AAP
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creased access and equity to abortion care services,” Mr Hakim said. While the Federal Government supports abortion rights, people without access to public funded services request financial support on a weekly basis, he said. Roe v Wade was a landmark 1973 decision where the SCOTUS ruled the US Constitution protected a person’s liberty to have an abortion. It was overturned by the conservative majority court last month - paving the way for US states to go their own way. - AAP
Kevin Rudd joins Ukraine international advisory group FORMER Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd has joined an international advisory group set up by the president of Ukraine to look at ways to prevent future Russian aggression. The ‘who’s who’ group of ex-government foreign policy specialists held its first meeting earlier this month after being established by Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy in May. The group hopes to create security guarantees
to avoid a repeat of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including by boosting preemptive diplomatic powers to ward off an attack. “I hope this working group’s recommendations will support Ukraine’s legitimate desire to rebuild as a strong, free and sovereign country pursuing its own destiny,” Mr Rudd said in a statement on his website. “Ukrainians are rightly focused on winning this war.” - AAP
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RURAL NEWS
Buoyed by prices and numbers By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN BLUE skies and bright sunshine was a nice change at Wangaratta Livestock Exchange for the monthly store cattle sale on Friday, with the 1465 head yarding attracting a large number of producers from across the region. Corcoran Parker director Justin Keane said prices matched the similar high prices seen over the past few months, and he expects them to continue to rise. “I thought it was a fair result... I think coming into spring (prices) could even get dearer,” he said. Average prices saw 350-400kg feeder cattle fetch $5.50 to $6 per kg, 300-310kg Angus steers
go for $2100 per head, and lighter 240kg steers selling for $1750 per head. One of the largest sellers at the sale was South Tallangatta farmer Connor Barton, who had 204 Angus cows sold across 20 pens, weighing an average of 580-600kg per head. Mr Barton owns around 2000 acres of land and his son MacGyver will be the eighth generation of the Barton family on the property. It was the first time he had visited the Wangaratta store sales, and it won’t be his last. He said many of his four to four and a half year old Angus were joined with their third calves and he wanted to get them sold as soon as he could. “It was either sell today or calve
down pretty much,” he said. “I would be more than happy to come back here though, the staff have been good to us, they also fed the cattle and it's much cheaper to sell here.” Mr Barton has been extremely pleased with the how the latest season is progressing and is expecting prices to continue to be favorable for producers, even if they begin a slight decline. “It’s been incredible really,
we’re trying to cash in while the prices are still so good,” he said. “Whatever they make today will be really good, might be back a bit on what they have been making but it is what it is.” Mr Barton’s cows topped $3680 with an overall average of $3310. “It was probably a bit better than I thought so I was more than happy,” he said. Mr Barton said he may return
once his weaners have matured. “I’ve still got a few more weaners to sell but at the end of the spring I might bring some more down here to sell,” he said. Mr Keane said he expects prices to increase as we get closer to spring. “When the grass season really gets going and we get a bit more grass it’ll get a little bit more dearer again,” he said.
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EXPANSION works to the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre (WSAC) mainly involving an enlargement of the facility’s indoor stadium are set to cost $12.38 million, some $3.92m more than council’s budgeted allocation. Wangaratta councillors will tomorrow night be asked to sign off on the cost blowout caused by a
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Light refreshments will be shared in the Memories Room at Mason Park following the Service. Greg’s Funeral Service may be viewed via livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming In lieu of flowers, a donation made in memory of Greg to Fight Parkinson’s would be greatly appreciated. Donation may be made online at www.fightparkinsons.org.au
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Wangaratta students compare admirably
MEMBERS of the Northeast Radio Control Car Club gathered at Mitchell Avenue last Saturday to test their vehicles in competition. New members are always welcome. For more information contact president Matthew Johnson-Begg on 0467 974 305. INTO HIS CARS: Gordon Flighty
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A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large ting a slightly better percentpart of how they perform age of 40+ scores at 3.6pc BY STEVE in VCE, but there are many compared to Cathedral’s KELLY other factors that contribute 3.3pc. their desired outcome such skelly@ nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta as getting into a university High School had a lesser mecourse of their choice. Wangaratta’s three sec- dian study score at 26, it was Despite students dealing ondary schools stack up well better than Galen and Cathewith adversity from the pan- when compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of demic in 2020 and the touted across the region and even 3.9. country-city education divide, several metropolitan counAcross the region Goulthey performed reasonably terparts across the state. burn Valley Grammar School well judging by the VCE study Galen Catholic College in Shepparton scores released by the Victo- and had a median Cathedral College both 35 with 21.6pc achieving rian Curriculum and Assess- achieved a median study 40+, placing ment Authority (VCCA). it 30th best in score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria.
with his Touring Car. PHOTOS: Kieren Tilly
Beechworth Secondary College had a median study score of 29, but it was its 40+ score that was a standout with 13.7pc reaching the A grade figure. Benalla P-12 College had a median study score of 26, with zero over 40+, while FCJ College Benalla had a strong median of 30 with 6pc of scores 40+. Euroa Secondary College’s dux achieved one of the highest scores in the region with a 98.55 ATAR.
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Mansfield Secondary College had a median of 29 with 1.3pc of scores 40+. Myrtleford P-12 College had a median of 28 with 3.9pc of scores 40+, while Marian College had a median of 28 with zero scores 40+. Mount Beauty Secondary College had a median of 28, with 2.7pc of scores 40+. Wodonga Senior Secondary College had a median score of 23, with 1.1pc of scores 40+, while Catholic
College Wodonga had a median of 29, with 3.2pc 40+. Yarrawonga College P-12 was a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores 40+. The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik College in Hawthorn that had a median of 38 with 39.9pc of scores 40+, Mount Scopus Memorial College was next with 38 and 39.7pc, with Ballarat Clarendon College third with 38 and 38.4pc. For the full results visit vcaa.vic.adu.au.
Wang Repair Café returns
WILD The Funeral Service in celebration of the life of Mr Terence Frederick Wild will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Thursday July 7, 2022 at 2pm. Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.
REVVED UP: Northeast Radio Control Club president Matthew Johnson-Begg works on his machine in the pits.
HOT WHEELS: Teo Valle (9) from Peechelba raced for the first time in RC Touring Class.
THE Wang Repair Café will hold its next event tomorrow at Apex Park from 8am until 12pm. The café will have some t-shirt rugs for sale as well as other items, and cash donations as well as donations of unwanted Christmas presents for them to sell would be appreciated, as the volunteer-run organisation seeks assistance to cover its operating costs and ensure its continuation. Bring items in need of repair to the park tomorrow morning where volunteers will be on hand to help bring them back to life.
FAST TRUCK: Talon Fullerton (14) from Wangaratta with his racing truck.
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Teens look to the future with uni
WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday. The pair are both interested in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities. Kayla, 17, has been offered a
double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra. “I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said. “It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve. “But, I got there in the end and am
looking forward to the next step.” Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries. “I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said. “Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.
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“The offer I received was my first choice so I’m really happy with that. “I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now. “Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”
Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm. A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor. For more information visit the Wangaratta Arts Council on Facebook or come along to the meeting in the park on Sunday.
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Shocked Lolesio rides Wallabies high NOAH Lolesio aims to further repay coach Dave Rennie’s faith after his rollercoaster rugby career hit another high in the 14-man Wallabies’ breakthrough first Test win over England The 22-year-old playmaker was a last-minute inclusion in the starting side when playmaker Quade Cooper injured his calf during the warm-up at Perth Optus Stadium on Saturday night. Lolesio says it may have worked in his favour, with little time to get nervous about the magnitude of his task as Australia strove to end
an eight-game losing streak against the old foe. After a shaky start with more injuries and a red card for lock Darcy Swain rocking the Wallabies, the five-eighth helped straighten up the attack to steer the side to a heroic 30-28 victory to open the three-Test series, heaping more pressure on England coach Eddie Jones. His goal-kicking proved decisive, booting six from six for a personal haul of 15 points. “I felt a lot more relaxed before I was told I was going to start which helped,”
Lolesio said on Sunday as the team prepared to fly to Brisbane for game two on Saturday. “I was pretty shocked when Rens (Rennie) gave me the tap of the shoulder saying that I was starting. “It’s unfortunate for Quade, I know that would have been a tough call for him. “I just grabbed it by the horns and tried to do my best for the team and it took me a while to find my groove in the game, but I’m just happy we got that win.” Lolesio was left shattered
last month when a poorlytimed drop kick in the dying minutes was charged down, leaving the Brumbies just short in their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Blues. With nine Tests now under his belt, he was delighted to stand up in the big moments at Optus Stadium, rating it as a career highlight. “I feel like I’m learning every game - I’m still so early in my career,” he said. “But I never want to be complacent and I always want to be willing to learn. “Obviously that semi-final
sucked and my professional rugby career has been a rollercoaster and it’s pleasing...as a bright side.” Lolesio said it was also “pleasing” that Rennie backed him to step up in place of Cooper, ahead of veteran James O’Connor, who came onto the bench. “I’m just very privileged that that he backs me but in saying that I’ve got to put the work in too. “I can take confidence out of that but at the same time I won’t be complacent because I know I’ve got to be a lot better, especially in that first half to
DANGEROUS: Patrick Dangerfield (left) was in form for the Cats against Norths on his return from a calf injury.
put the team in a better position.” Cooper will undergo scans in Brisbane on Monday but was still limping on Sunday and looks unlikely to play in the Suncorp Test encounter. The Wallabies allowed two late tries in the final three minutes which flattered the visitors and Lolesio said the end didn’t sit well with his team. “We were definitely disappointed with how we let those late two tries in because the scoreboard would have looked a lot a lot nicer so we will look at that defensively and we’ll be better.” -AAP
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Chris Scott wants Cats to relish Demons clash COACH Chris Scott wants Geelong to embrace the hype and the occasion ahead of their AFL blockbuster against Melbourne. The second-placed Cats will host the top side on Thursday night at GMHBA Stadium. “It’s a privilege to be involved in these big games where there’s pressure and expectation,” Scott said. “The town on Thursday night will be out of control. Everything’s sold, it will just be ab-
solutely pumping and it’s just great to be involved in those games.” Scott said these sorts of game are excellence practice for the business end of the season. “But it’s (also) a reflection that we’ve been able to hang in there enough this year, to be in a position where we’re considered one of the contenders against the best team in the comp,” he said. “We should run towards that
pressure and embrace it. “How lucky am I to be at Geelong.” Adding to the narrative, Melbourne came back from 44 points down to beat the Cats at the same venue last season and snatch the minor premiership from them. It proved a critical moment as the Demons went on to break their 57-year premiership drought. Scott said it was pointless to dwell
Starc to be first major Big Bash absentee MITCHELL Starc has become the first Australian star to confirm he won’t play in this summer’s Big Bash League as negotiations loom on future player availability. This summer shapes as crucial for the competition out of COVID, with Cricket Australia desperate to have as much top-line talent playing as often as possible. Australia’s multi-format stars are expected to be available for a sizeable part of it, with January’s one-day series against South Africa set to be cancelled. But that won’t alter Starc’s position, who does not see
himself featuring any time soon. The 32-year-old quick last played for the Sydney Sixers in 2014-15, while also forgoing close to $10 million in possible salaries since then. “I have always enjoyed the BBL when I have played it ... but my approach with all franchise cricket hasn’t changed over the last seven years,” Starc told AAP in Galle. “My approach to the IPL, BBL, I have looked at the Australian schedule and wanting to be as fit and well-performed for that as I can. “And franchise cricket has taken a back seat.”
Following the current tour in Sri Lanka, Australia have white-ball series against Zimbabwe, New Zealand, India, England and West Indies as well as a home T20 World Cup. Tests follow against West Indies and South Africa before the BBL window, with a tour of India, away Ashes and 50-over World Cup all highlighting next year’s calendar. “The schedule in the next 18 months is ridiculous,” Starc said. “I will always keep Australian cricket front of mind, and then franchise cricket (second). -AAP
on that sliding doors moment. “I’m such a look-forward kind of guy,” he said. “Who knows what would have happened? (had Geelong won) “I don’t think anyone realised how good they (Melbourne) were then - but gee, they flushed the next month, didn’t they.” It’s the sort of finals form that Geelong are trying to build towards. They continued their run to September with a ruthless
112-point belting of bottom side North Melbourne. It featured the return of star Patrick Dangerfield, who had been sidelined since round 10 with a calf muscle injury. Dangerfield kicked the opening goal of the game in just 13 seconds and while his game time was managed, he showed excellent form. “He was pretty good right from the first bounce, wasn’t he?,” Scott said. -AAP
Hockeyroos start World Cup with a win TWO goals in the final five minutes have given the Hockeyroos a 2-0 victory over Japan in their opening match of the FIH Women’s World Cup in Spain. Mariah Williams struck in the 56th minute with her 19th goal in her 98th international appearance to reward the Hockeyroos’ persistence against a stout Japan defence. Rosie Malone then sealed the result in the final minute of Saturday’s match to send the Hockeyroos to the top of their pool ahead of Belgium taking on South Africa in the other Pool D
match on Sunday. With 11 players making World Cup debuts, including 19-year-old Queensland duo Claire Colwill and Hannah Cullum-Sanders, the Hockeyroos absorbed early pressure and a host of Japanese penalty corners as goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram was called into action. The Hockeyroos flew out of the box in the second half, Williams finding Cullum-Sanders in the attacking circle but her superb diving effort flew narrowly wide. Amy Lawton did her best to manufacture the open-
ing goal as she drove into the circle and sent a ball across the goal face but again Japan managed to hold on. As the minutes ticked away and the Hockeyroos’ desperation grew, the reward eventually came four minutes from full time. Malone put the result beyond doubt in the final 60 seconds after Japan withdrew their goalkeeper to give them an extra outfield player as they chased an equaliser. The Hockeyroos’ next match is against Belgium on Tuesday. -AAP
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Bulldogs and Demons draw in thriller
EVADED: Milawa’s Aiden Bihun gets past Tarrawingee’s Gavin Urquhart while teammate Callum Honey provides protection. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling
SNAPSHOT: Jordan Baker-Swain kicks around the corner.
ON THE BOOT: Lachlan Hansen sends one deep.
THE bizarre 2022 O&K senior footy season continued to surprise fans on the weekend, following a drawn match between the ever-intense Milawa and Tarrawingee, the two rivals sharing the points 11.5 (71) to 10.11 (71) at Milawa. Despite the final result, Tarrawingee had the run of play for the majority of the match, their noses in front and the margin widening at every break. However, the tenacious Demons refused to give up, producing a 19 point final term to end on even footing with the Bulldogs. Tarrawingee coach Xavier Norden said his side went away from their game plan through the second half, opening the door for Milawa to work their way back in. “Milawa’s a strange ground to play on, the size and shape of the ground we went in really wanting to use those little hit-up kicks to try and get it back into the middle, so you can springboard from the centre square and get it into our forwards,” he said. “We felt we started really well doing that and I think in the third quarter and almost the fourth, we went back to a bit too-safe football - long down the line, which really isn’t our style, it just puts a bit too much pressure on our bigger guys and makes them work a bit harder. “That turned it into a real scrap in the second half, there definitely wasn’t much champagne football happening, that’s for sure. “We were disappointed, I guess, because we felt we should’ve controlled the game a bit better than what we did. “It sums up the up-anddown season that we’re having.”
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While the contests between the two sides are always fierce, Norden said there were a few laughs shared between the teams. “It was funny, because we both have a lot of outs in our midfields - (Milawa’s) Josh Owen and I, at the start of the third quarter, we had been going for one minute and we both had our hands on our knees and we had a bit of a laugh together,” he said. “You don’t want Josh and I running around the midfield for the majority of the quarter - it sums up where both teams’ midfields are at when we’re both blowing up in the first couple of minutes. “The intensity was up there, but there definitely weren’t many elite athletes running through. “I think the result and things that happened throughout the game was a comedy of errors, so to speak. “To finish in a draw is always a bit awkward, but as I said, things happen that you’ve got to laugh at while you’re out there.” Milawa’s Tim Leslie lead the way on the scoreboard with his three goals, supported by Jordan Baker-Swain and Kheda Stevenson (two each), while Tarrawingee’s Lachlan Hansen, Frazer Judd and Norden himself also registered pairs of majors. Taking some points from the match keeps Tarrawingee’s finals hopes alive, sitting in seventh position just six points behind Greta, while the Demons sit at fifth.
Greta pull off massive upset over Bright in 6v2 clash By NATHAN DE VRIES GRETA senior footballers showed they are a genuine threat to the rest of the top six on Saturday after pulling off a huge win over number two side Bright at home, 8.9 (57) to 6.11 (47). The Blues showed intent from the first siren, but Bright were never too far behind, the margin under a goal by half-time. A massive third quarter exploited Bright’s vulnerabilities in a hotly contested game, the Blues ahead by 16 points heading into the final stanza. After pipping a goal back on the home side, Bright failed to convert in front of goals, with Greta picking up a vital win. “It was a pretty competitive game the whole day - they are second on the
ladder so it was a pretty important game,” Greta coach Greg Newbold said. “They had a chance to go eight points clear of the third team and a chance for us to keep a bit of a buffer between teams chasing us and a finals position. “It was just a pretty even game of footy - we butchered some really gettable shots which probably could’ve put another goals’ difference at different times where we could’ve put a little bit of a gap on them, but they butchered some as well, so it was a pretty close game most of the day.” Newbold said the work his side has done over the season around setting up for contests and winning ground balls paid off big time on Saturday. “We were always confident we were playing well enough to win, but we had
to put win the ground ball and use it well, and stop them getting any sort of run on which we worked really hard on doing from the last time we played them where they destroyed us in the last quarter,” he said. “We’ve been a lot better at the ground ball, I think that’s been the big difference, we’ve been a lot more supportive of each other and the guys have grown more confident in how to win the ground ball and win the contest, and I think that’s been one of the bigger differences. “The players understand how to position themselves at contests and around contests - it’s taken a bit of work from us as a coaching group to get to that stage, but they certainly at the moment appear to be at that stage. “It’s pretty simple but you’ve still got to be able to
execute it, and at the moment our players are doing it well.” Thomas Rosser and Ned Rohrt excelled for the home side, while Dan Cassidy looks to be in some form following his four goal haul. Newbold praised how the league umpires handled the high-pressure game, and called on more ex-players and footy lovers to put their hands up to held out local sport. The win puts the Blues six games clear in the last available finals position, while Bright now fall two games behind ladder leaders Benalla. In other matches, Benalla dealt Whorouly a 124 point drubbing, Bonnie Doon got home over North Wangaratta, Tarrawingee and Milawa fought out a draw, while King Valley came 10 points shy of Goorambat.
BLUES ON BLUE: Greta handed Bright their third loss of the season on Saturday, pushing their case for finals. PHOTO: Charlotte Kilner
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SCOREBOARD - SPLIT RD - JUNE 29
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D
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PTS
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WANGARATTA
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10
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0
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YARRAWONGA
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9
2
0
158.11
36
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ALBURY
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8
3
0
137.82
32
4
MYRTLEFORD
11
7
4
0
130.16
28
5
WANGARATTA ROVERS
11
7
4
0
108.86
28
6
COROWA RUTHERGLEN
11
5
6
0
92.36
20
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LAVINGTON
11
5
6
0
88.94
20
8
WODONGA
11
3
8
0
80.43
12
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NORTH ALBURY
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1
10
0
38.28
4
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0
11
0
46.23
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A GRADE: Wodonga Raiders 52 def Wang Rovers 37: BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: Blaynee House 3, Mackensey House 2, Molly Goldsworthy 1. WANG ROVERS: Mikaela Trethowan 3, Sarah Riches 2, Jeynelle Mills 1. GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: Taylor Donelan 41, Molly McGrath 11. WANG ROVERS: Sarah Riches 23, Samantha Kreltszheim 12, Hidden Player 2. Wangaratta 45 def Wodonga 30: BEST: WANGARATTA: Kate Dean 3, Leah Jenvey 2, Hannah Grady 1 . WODONGA: Aleisha Coyle 3, Hannah Pole 2, Ella Dickins 1. GOALS: WANGARATTA: Georgia Clark 32, Amy Byrne 13. WODONGA: Cassi Mathey 23, Hannah Pole 7 .
WANG ROVERS VS LAVINGTON COROWA-RUTHERGLEN VS WANGARATTA
Lavington 50 def Yarrawonga 48; Albury 36 vs Corowa-R’glen 50; North Albury 48 vs Myrtleford 49
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THIRDS RESULTS
WANGARATTA WODONGA
Lavington 4.10.34 def by Yarrawonga 5.6.36; Nth Albury 7.13.55 def by Myrtleford 17.11.111; Albury 116.12.08 def Corowa-Rutherglen 8.7.55
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SCOREBOARD - SPLIT RD - JULY 2 3.5 6.8 10.12 16.12.108 2.2 5.2 5.3 8.7.55
GOALS: ALBURY: Jacob Conlan 3; Jeff Garlett 3; Riley Bice 2; Connor O’Sullivan 2; William Blomeley 1; Fletcher Carroll 1; Jake Gaynor 1; Jim Grills 1; Ben Kelly 1; Brayden McMenamin 1. COROWA-RUTHERGLEN: Jy Lane 2; Kaelan Bradtke 1; Tom Goodwin 1; Jedd Longmire 1; William Robinson 1; Oliver Struve 1; Cameron Wilson 1. BEST: unavailable.
NORTH ALBURY MYRTLEFORD
3.4 3.7 4.9 7.3 11.7 13.10
7.13.55 17.11
GOALS: NORTH ALBURY: Flynn Gardiner 2; Carter Norman 2; Doulton Langlands 1; Ryan Polkinghorne 1. MYRTLEFORD: Nicholas Warnock 3; Tom Cappellari 3; Kurt Aylett 2; Ryley Sharp 2; Murray Waite 2; Ryan Griffen 2; Declan Bren 1; Ryan Crisp 1; Josh Muraca 1. BEST: NORTH ALBURY: Doulton Langlands, Foster Gardiner, Carter Norman, George Godde, Jack Penny, Ryan Polkinghorne. MYRTLEFORD: Murray Waite, Ryan Griffen, Kurt Aylett, Simon Curtis, Declan Bren, Josh Muraca.
Lavington .................. 4.7.31 Yarrawonga ..............14.9.93 GOALS: LAVINGTON: Kade Garland 4. YARRAWONGA: Tyler Lovell 4; Matthew Grinter 2; Max Hemphill 2; Xavier Leslie 2; Brandon Symes 2; Ross Mulquiney 1. Wodonga Raiders ......... 1.0.6 Wangaratta Rovers 35.14.224 GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: Baylee Jerram 1. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Tristan Lenaz 7; Joe Allen 4; Alex Dowsley 4; Kyle Smith 4; Sam Henderson 3; Joshua Newton 3; Regan Gorman 2; Cameron Nottle 2; Josh O’Donohue 2; Noah Amery 1; Stuart Booth 1; Coen Hennessy 1; Cameron Ramsay 1. Wangaratta ............... 7.7.49 Wodonga ................... 9.6.60 GOALS: WANGARATTA: Tim Aumann 2; Brennan Jenvey 2; Jesse Bianco 1; Josh Nanson 1; Waitai Tua 1. WODONGA: Jett Cassidy 3; Private player 2; Kade Brown 1; Dylan Bramble 1; Private player 1. Albury ................. 19.11.125 Corowa-R’glen ........... 4.1.25 GOALS: ALBURY: Campbell O’Brien 5; Tom O’Brien 4; Zach Sears 3; Jake McGrath 2; Mitchell Scott 2; Harry Cameron 1; Connor Lindegreen 1; Hogan Quinn 1. COROWARUTHERGLEN: George Sandral 1; Kade Kuschert 1; Luke Backhouse 1; Deaken Clancy 1. Nth Albury ...............1.10.16 Myrtleford ............ 20.14.134 GOALS: NTH ALBURY: Murray Leahy 1. MYRTLEFORD: Malachi Owers 4; Jye Gribbin 3; Jarryd Wallace 3; Ryley Bouker 2; Degan Dolny 2; Liam Byrne 1; Tyler Harrington 1; Tex McIntosh 1; Kane Michelini 1; Corey Southern 1.
WINNERS AND LOSERS
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P 13 13 13 12 12 12
W 12 10 9 8 8 7
L 1 3 4 2 3 4
D 0 0 0 1 1 1
B 1 1 1 2 2 2
% 315.19 179.82 161.41 145.94 120.26 111.74
PTS 48 40 36 36 34 30
7 8 9 10 11
13 13 12 12 13
5 3 2 1 1
6 10 10 11 12
1 0 0 0 0
1 1 2 2 1
96.69 57.49 33.19 61.99 53.15
24 12 8 4 4
TARRAWINGEE KING VALLEY MOYHU WHOROULY NORTH WANGARATTA
4.3 8.4 4.0 4.4
GOALS: WANGARATTA: Ben Reid 8; Michael Newton 3; Jackson Clarke 1; Matthew Kelly 1; Braeden Marjanovic 1; James McClounan 1; Joe Richards 1. WODONGA: Matthew Wilson 3; Thomas Johnson 1; Adam Jorgensen 1; Casey Marr 1; Oscar Willding 1; Ethan Ritchie 1; Myles Jewell 1; Noah Spiteri 1. WODONGA: Matthew Wilson 3; Thomas Johnson 1; Adam Jorgensen 1; Casey Marr 1; Oscar Willding 1; Ethan Ritchie 1; Myles Jewell 1; Noah Spiteri 1. BEST: WANGARATTA: Ben Reid, Zackery Leitch, Matthew Kelly, Abraham Ankers, Jackson Clarke, Michael Newton WODONGA: Matthew Wilson, Ollie Greenhill, Jacob Barber, Adam Jorgensen, Thomas Johnson, Joshua Mathey.
Wodonga Raiders 4.5.29 def by Wangaratta Rovers 5.13.43 BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: Noah Smith, Archer Scammell, Angus Quinn, Nelson Bowey. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Will McCarthy, Brodie Paul, Wallace Gemmill, Oliver Sharp, Sam Nolan, Ned Turner. GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: Archer Scammell 1; Jack Stewart 1; Kaiden Withers 1; Private player 1. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Judd Schubert 2; Sam Nolan 1; Zak Sartore 1; Ned Turner 1. Wangaratta 22.15.147 def Wodonga 1.0.6 BEST: WANGARATTA: Harry McMonigle, Will O’Keefe, Charlie Ross, Oliver Scalzo, Max Bihun, Hugh Canning. WODONGA: Mason Prenter, Ryan Ford, Reece Hancock, Riley Gill, Jack O’Toole, Denis Mutsinzi. GOALS: WANGARATTA: Max Bihun 5; Aubyn Newton 4; Asher Simmonds 3; Hunter Graham 2; Charley Holland-Dean 2; Caleb Gilbert 1; Ethan Guy 1; Harry McMonigle 1; Daniel YOUNG 1; Juan-louis Otto 1; Private player 1. WODONGA: Aidan Stelfox 1.
3.4 6.5 7.7 8.10.58 1.5 5.10 12.12 16.14.110
GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: Jake Bradshaw 3; Thomas Gibbs 2; Mark Whitehead 2; Jake Twycross 1. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Jake McQueen 6; Alexander Marklew 4; Sam Allen 2; Mackenzie Bristow 1; Shane Gaston 1; Jack Gerrish 1; Ryan Stone 1. BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: Jarrod Hodgkin, Isaac Muller, Max Beattie, Max Glass, Bradley St John, Cooper Smith WANGARATTA ROVERS: Brodie Filo, Jake McQueen, Raven Jolliffe, Cody Schutt, Alexander Marklew, Michael Clark.
ALBURY COROWA R’GLEN
MYRTLEFORD VS YARRAWONGA
10.7 10.7.67 12.2 17.5.107
GOALS: LAVINGTON: Myles Aalbers 4; Jack Driscoll 2; Shaun Driscoll 1; Tom Hargreave 1; Jack Harland 1; Darcy Hennessy 1. YARRAWONGA: Leigh Williams 5; Jess Koopman 3; Nicholas Fothergill 2; Bailey Frauenfelder 2; Harrison Wheeler 2; Tim Lawrence 1; Ned Pendergast 1; Mark Whiley 1. BEST: LAVINGTON: Jack Harland, Myles Aalbers, Luke Garland, Benjamin Ashley-Cooper, Nick Brennan, William Glanvill. YARRAWONGA: Lach Howe, Nicholas Fothergill, Harrison Wheeler, Leigh Williams, Ryan Einsporn, Mark Whiley.
NORTH ALBURY VS ALBURY
B GRADE: Lavington 58 def Yarrawonga 48; Wangaratta 46 def Wodonga 44; Wodonga Raiders 44 def Wang Rovers 43; North Albury 38 def by Myrtleford 47; Albury 40 def by Corowa-Rutherglen 41. C GRADE: Lavington 38 def Yarrawonga 34; Wodonga Raiders 39 def Wang Rovers 30; Wangaratta 44 def Wodonga 30; North Albury 49 def Myrtelford 33; Albury 30 def by Corowa-Rutherglen 32. 17 & UNDER: Wodonga Raiders 52 def Wang Rovers 18; Wangaratta 35 def by Wodonga 48; Lavington 29 def by Yarrawonga 37; Albury 25 Def by Corowa-Rutherglen 43; North Albury 47 drew with Myrtleford 47 .
2.2 7.5 3.1 9.2
RESERVES RESULTS
WHOROULY BENALLA MILAWA TARRAWINGEE
11.5.71 10.11.71
BONNIE DOON NORTH WANG
12.9.81 6.10.46
GRETA BRIGHT
8.9.57 6.11.47
KING VALLEY GOORAMBAT
NETBALL SCORES A GRADE: Whorouly 51 def Benalla All Blacks 31; Milawa 51 def by Tarrawingee 53; Bonnie Doon 78 def North Wangaratta 32; Bright 31 def by Greta 54. B GRADE: Whorouly 51 def Benalla All Blacks 41; Milawa 59 def Tarrawingee 27; Bonnie Doon 62 def North Wangaratta 35; Bright 53 def Greta 40. B RESERVE: Whorouly 45 def Benalla All Blacks 24; Milawa 37 def by Tarrawingee 40; Bonnie Doon 56 def North Wangaratta 44; Bright 28 def by Greta 38 C GRADE: Whorouly 38 def Benalla All Blacks 24; Milawa 35 def Tarrawingee 23; Bonnie Doon 47 def North Wangartta 30; Bright 9 def by Greta 47. U15s: Whorouly 23 def Benalla All Blacks 13; Milawa 20 def by Tarrawingee 22; Bonnie Doon 37 def North Wangaratta 14; Bright 13 def by Greta 37. * King Valley v Goorambat scores not available at time of print
5.4.34 24.14.158
14.6.90 15.10.100
RESERVES RESULTS Whorouly 3.0.18 defeated by Benalla All Blacks 31.11.197 Milawa 13.12.90 defeated Tarrawingee 5.5.35 Bonnie Doon 12.10.82 defeated North Wang 5.5.35 Greta 4.4.28 defeated by Bright 10.12.72 King Valley 5.8.38 defeated by Goorambat 14.14.98
ROUND 15 SATURDAY, JULY 9
BRIGHT VS GOORAMBAT NORTH WANGARATTA VS GRETA KING VALLEY VS BONNIE DOON TARRAWINGEE VS MOYHU MILAWA VS WHOROULY BENALLA ALL BLACKS - BYE
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PROUD AS PUNCH: Dom Bedendo with proud mum Jeniah Munroe after his debut on Thursday night.
DOM Bedendo’s AFL dream came true on Thursday night when he donned his number 26 Western Bulldogs jumper for the first time. The Bulldogs came up against Brisbane at the GABBA and although they couldn’t come away with a win, Myrtleford’s Bedendo family had a memorable night that will never be forgotten. The Western Bulldogs announced on Tuesday that Bedendo would make his highly anticipated debut and he more than held his own playing across the wing under the lights. The 19-year-old nearly took a spectacular mark with what would’ve been his first touch in league football, while he booted his maiden career goal from 50 metres out on a 45 degree angle in the second quarter. Along with his goal, the Murray Bushrangers product ended up with 11 touches, two marks and two tackles in a solid debut performance. “We’re all just really excited for him,” Bedendo’s mother Jeniah Munroe said after attending the match. “We’re just so proud of him, it goes to show that if you put your focus and everything into something it can take you wherever you want to go. “His hard work and good work ethic has got him to where he’s wanted to be his whole life.” From a young age, all Be-
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dendo wanted to do was play AFL football. “Forever everyone that knows him knew he just wanted to play AFL footy,” Munroe said. “As far back as his junior footy days at Appin Park (Primary School) where it was Yarrunga versus Appin, everyone knew what Dom wanted to do. “He’s been so focused on getting there and his determination has just been admirable.” Munroe said her son couldn’t be playing at a better football club. “The club is just fantastic,” she said. “All the boys at the club are great, they’re great teammates and great mentors. “Watching the video the Bulldogs posted where they all got around Dom when they announced his debut brought tears to my eyes. “It was just amazing.” As for his goal on debut? “I just started crying,” Munroe said. “Everyone there was just jumping up and down and even the Brisbane supporters were yelling out and cheering for him. “I just couldn’t believe how calm he was for the whole match, even after the game he was so calm. “It was just a great moment for all of us.”
Toni Wilson inducted into the O&M’s Hall of Fame ■
From back page “There were a few football clubs that weren‘t too keen on the idea but there were also a few that were very supportive. “Luckily Sandy and Graham really pushed the clubs to make an effort.” Wilson said she couldn‘t have done her work without the help of Thomas and Bulgin. “Sandy said whatever I needed they would make happen and that was certainly the case,” she said. “In the first year that netball was in the O&M the grand finals were played at JC King Park and the football was played at Lavington and I thought if we‘re going to grow the game we need to be playing the grand finals at the same venue. “Within three years we had netball courts next to football grounds. “That same grand final I asked if the medals could be presented at half–time of the football grand final and they allowed us to do that as well as a lap of honour for the winning team. “I think that also helped people become more
aware of netball because I doubt many even knew the netball grand finals were even on when it was played at JC King.” Wilson then coached the Hawks to back–to–back premierships in 1993–94. The footballers also took home flags in both of those years which are memories Wilson looks back on fondly. “I think the highlight would have to be coaching the girls to those premierships,” she said. “It was such a great time because the footballers won in those years as well so we were club champions in both years. “We had some excellent players in those years that were a pleasure to coach.” Meanwhile, six–time Wangaratta premiership player Graham Woods was also inducted. The ruckman was part of Wangaratta‘s ‘Dream Team‘ in the late 1940s– early 50s which won a league record–equalling four straight flags. Woods was named in the club‘s Team of the Century after an outstanding 249–game career.
LEGEND: Toni Wilson has been inducted into the O&M’s Hall of Fame for her netball efforts.
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IT’S A DRAW THE always-fiery Milawa v Tarrawingee match on Saturday ended with a 11.5 (71) to 10.11 (71) draw, but spectators were kept entertained with high-flyers, like this screamer by Dan Witham against Milawa’s Kris Allan. ■ Story: page 17 PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
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WANGARATTA Rovers netball legend and former Ovens and Murray netball president Toni Wilson has been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Wilson was a huge part in netball‘s growth in the area and led the sport for the first 12 seasons after it started in 1993. “It‘s recognition for many people‘s hard work, I didn‘t
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do it all on my own – it‘s very humbling,” Wilson said. “Some outstanding people have been inducted over the years, including some really important netball girls.”
Wilson started playing netball as a 12–year– old at Tarrawingee but then moved to Melbourne for university where she played for Melbourne University under Lorna McConchie, the coach of Australia‘s first–ever touring team. A further stint in Mildura followed before returning to Ovens and King outfit Tar-
rawingee, where she retired as a player and also had a brief stint as the league‘s president. Wilson found her way to Wangaratta Rovers when her boys Mick, Joe and Andrew started playing at the club. “Once Andrew joined Mick and Joe at Rovers in 1989 that‘s when I followed them in,” she said.
“A few years later there was talk about getting netball going in the O&M because only the minor leagues were playing netball at the time.” A meeting was called in 1992 in regards to bringing netball into the O&M and Wilson attended as Wangaratta Rovers‘ delegate. However, after her expe-
rience with netball in the O&K, she quickly became the head lady of O&M netball. “Sandy Thomas and Graham Bulgin instigated it all and called the first meeting,” Wilson said. “Once they heard of my experience in the O&K that was when they asked me if I could help out. ■ Continued page 19
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