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SHOVEL READY: Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt (centre) with councillors Irene Grant and Harry Bussell at the sod turning event at the Glenrowan West Solar Farm site this week.

PHOTO: Steve Kelly

Solar farm boost

CONSTRUCTION on the 102MW Glenrowan Solar Farm has begun and it’s expected to create 150 jobs during the peak of works, boosting the Rural City of Wangaratta’s economy.

Victorian Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt turned the first sod of the project last week and once operational the facility with its 300,000 panels will power 45,000 Victorian homes.

Ms Stitt said there is a range of different benefits for the local community

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with economic activity that the project generates with workers coming into the area and needing accommodation and other services locally.

“It will create over 150 jobs when it’s at its peak

during the construction phase and having the region play its part in our renewable energy targets is another great benefit,” Ms Stitt said.

“It helps us get closer to those ambitious targets to decarbonise our energy market, to have clean energy and we’re in a great part of the world to make the most of solar power.

“I can just see that this area will go from strength

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to strength and it’s so important to not only create jobs but to build the skilled workforce that we’re going to need right across the energy sector as we transition out of the old ways of generating energy into renewables.”

The already established solar facilities at Winton are generating 99MW of power and Ms Stitt said the more renewable energy that can

go into the grid, the less reliant we are on polluting forms of energy generation in Victoria.

Ms Stitt said the government wanted to make sure it’s local communities that benefit, not the multi-national companies.

During the consultation period for the solar farm there was feedback around how energy can be harnessed to directly benefit

the communities where the renewable energy facilities are actually built.

Ms Stitt referred to Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio who announced during the election campaign last year about having community batteries available for different municipalities who might want to be a part of micro-grids.

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TURNING OF THE SOD: At the Glenrowan Solar Farm were Cr Harry Bussell, managing director of Pacific Partnerships Simon Nicholls, Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt, Cr Irene Grant, Pacific Partnerships’ Michael Sun, and construction manager Patrick McInerney.

PHOTO: Steve Kelly

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“There are grants and supports available for communities who are interested in pursuing that kind of outcome for their local community,” she said.

“It’s not one size fits all and there’s going to be a range of mixes of types of energy generation that is going to suit different communities.

“What we want to do is make sure that power is back in the hands of community members and consumers so we can put that downward pressure on electricity prices at the same time as driving a clean economy for the future.”

The minister dismissed concerns about reduced reliability in the energy market with fewer

traditional power stations to complement solar and wind farms.

Ms Stitt said reliability is all about making sure you have enough going into the grid and every time a new project like the Glenrowan Solar Farm is operational it shores up the electricity supply for Victorians.

“You’ll see through the auction system more and more projects rolled out across the state are all about making sure the future of our energy is both stable and clean,” she said.

Solar panels have a life span of about 25 years and Ms Stitt said government and industry needs to do more in this area to plan for the recycling of this infrastructure.

“Ms D’Ambrosio announced late last year a $10 million innovation fund so we can encourage businesses to diversify and get into extracting resources out of spent solar panels,” Ms Stitt explained.

“There is a lot of recycling that is potentially there but we have to create the manufacturing and recycling capacity to be able to do that.

“We’re encouraging entrepreneurs or businesses to actually look at whether they’re able to diversify their business to get into this area.

“It’s important in terms of the future of people feeling confident that they’re not adding to the environmental problems by going solar.

“It’s also a big part of our efforts to make sure we have a circular economy to repurpose, reuse and recycle as many products across the community as we can.”

As part of the Victorian Renewable Energy Target Auction (VRET2), the State Government will bring forward six projects which will provide 623MW of new renewable generation capacity and up to 365MW and 600 megawatthours (MWh) of new battery energy storage.

These are expected to drive new investment, local employment and help meet the goal to source 100 per cent renewable electricity for all Victorian Government operations by 2025.

Mobil service station plans for Tone Road

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PLANS have been lodged for a new Mobil service station on Wangaratta’s Tone Road that will include an adjoining convenience/takeaway food store, and four warehouses at the rear of the property.

The application for 187-189 Tone Road seeks approval for demolition and clearing of two existing dwellings, associated outbuildings and a shed.

The development concept is to provide a service station development across the frontage of the site and provide the opportunity for separate warehouse uses to be placed at the rear of the site which can be accessed through the frontage without disrupting the operation of the fuel sales area.

The building is of a modern design, consistent with a contemporary service station and small convenience shop layout.

The new service station will comprise a single covered refuelling forecourt and an associated convenience shop adjacent.

A larger tenancy at the property frontage is proposed to be used as a convenience shop for the fuel sales component of the service station, along with retail sales of general goods for customers.

Internally, the shop is arranged to address the fuel forecourt area and enable direct access for customers to enter from the fuel forecourt

NEW PLACE TO FILL UP: The property will have a new service station comprising a single covered refuelling forecourt, an associated convenience shop adjacent, and four warehouses out the back. to the retail counter.

Shelving and display units, along with drink fridges, are to be arranged through the remaining floor area of the shop.

Small office space, store rooms and customer amenities are to be provided within the building.

The proposal includes an additional space to be occupied by other ancillary or supporting uses.

The building is designed to present as a single continuous building with a consistent frontage and appearance

to the street and forecourt area.

The rear of the property is proposed to include four warehouse tenancies.

Specifically these will be in two attached forms either side of the central access and parking area.

This design creates building edges to the property boundaries and centralises access and movement.

The buildings are proposed to form a two storey height, with ground floor space with high ceiling clearance and a small 40m2 mezzanine level.

Externally, the buildings will be clad in Colourbond and will have a covered awning applied along the inside boundaries to provide weather protection and visual interest for the buildings.

The three existing crossovers will be consolidated into two access crossovers at the Tone Road frontage.

These will provide separate access and egress to the property frontage.

Rural City of Wangaratta Council will not make a decision on the application before March 8.

Inland Rail works to impact Glenrowan bridge TRAFFIC across Glenrowan‘s Beaconsfield Parade bridge is set to be reduced to one lane from Wednesday evening, until Inland Rail construction works are completed in 2024.

Workers are set to close the bridge from 7pm Wednesday evening through to 6am the following morning in order to install concrete barriers in preparation for longer– term traffic changes.

Traffic lights are also set to be installed at the site to manage traffic flow across the

bridge throughout the construction works.

Motorists can also cross the rail track via Taminick Gap Road or the Old Hume Highway.

The new bridge is set to allow trains carrying double–stacked containers to pass safely underneath.

Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) general manager Victorian and South Australian major construction projects, Ed Walker, said works would be ramping up in the short–term.

“Construction work will gather pace at the Glenrowan and Barnawartha North sites over the coming weeks,” he said.

“In addition to the concrete barriers and traffic lights, a new site hoarding featuring the artwork of Glenrowan Primary School students will wrap the site fencing.

“We thank local residents for their patience and understanding during this time.”

For more information about ongoing ARTC projects, contact victoriaprojects@ artc.com.au or phone 1800 929 244.

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A regional approach to gender equity WOMEN’S Health Goulburn North East will be coordinating a series of Gender Equity Community of Practice sessions with a focus of a regional approach to gender equity.

The online sessions offer the community a chance to share knowledge, build skills in primary prevention and gender equity and create a space for moments of connection and collaboration through community practice.

Project coordinator from

WHGNE Sarah Hill said having a space for moments of connection and collaboration through the community of practice remains a key offering from WHGNE. “We are looking to work together, to bring an approach that values the regional efforts of everyone and celebrates opportunities for connection, relationships, partnerships and acknowledgements of the great work that’s happening now and in the future,” she said.

Each of the four Community of Practice sessions will host a guest speaker who will bring their expert knowledge on approaches to change, specifically relating to how we think about “doing” gender equity work.

Space for reflection continues to remain a key component of the Community of Practice, with the second part of the session making time for smaller group discussions and learning moments.

WHGNE invites all new and returning members to register for the Community of Practice in 2023 by completing the form via the link:https://www. whealth.com.au/gender-equity-community-of-practice/.

You are also invited to register via zoom for the first session for the year, to be held on Thursday, March 30.

If you would like any further information, or just to have a chat, please contact Irene Day at i.day@whealth.com.au.

Oxley subdivision plan passes council

By STEVE KELLY A SIX-LOT subdivision will take place in Oxley despite five submissions to the planning permit raising concerns over drainage, flooding, road issues, loss of privacy, and the removal of trees and native vegetation.

The subject land is located on the northern fringe of the Oxley township and the land has recently been subdivided from the northern adjoining property, 15 Gibb Street.

The proposed subdivision shows six allotments that range in size between 2002sqm and 2326sqm.

The matter went before the February council meeting and councillors decided on the permit with a unanimous vote in favour of the proposal.

Submitters queried the treatment of trees near Horseshoe Creek and asked that as many trees as possible be retained.

Council officers noted that the flora and fauna report submitted with the application identifies that the vast majority of vegetation on the site is planted vegetation (both native and exotic species).

Only four trees have been identified as being remnant, three of which are located along the site’s southern boundary.

The bulk of the proposed vegetation removal is to allow for the construction of an internal road.

The majority of the plantation as well as other riparian vegetation will not be impacted by the road construction and will be retained.

“While the concerns raised in objections are valid and generally supported, it is considered that the resultant outcome provides for an acceptable and arguably an improved outcome in terms

NEW LOTS: An aerial view of the Oxley township with the subject land to the north marked in red. of vegetation retention and biodiversity maintenance,” he said.

Cr Jack Herry spoke about the single red gum tree to be removed and highlighted that Victoria was the most cleared state in Australia.

“We have a lot of trees, however, when you consider the fact that 79 per cent of the state has been cleared you might go and look at those trees as ‘we don’t have as many trees as we thought, we have very few trees that we really need to protect’,” he said.

“The Victoria Auditor General’s office

released a report explaining that as a whole the state is absolutely battling in its loss of vegetation unequivocally and ironically it reported a loss of 10,000 hectares.

“This subdivision will remove a very small tree and offsets will be granted however the report states that councils are not consistently applying the mitigation hierarchy.

“Under the mitigation hierarchy councils should approve the removal of native vegetation only as a last resort.

“They must first be clear that it is unavoidable and then always minimise.”

BE WARNED: The Conservation Regulator, FFMVic and Parks Victoria authorised officers are conducting regular patrols of forest areas to ensure firewood collection is being carried out legally.

Firewood collection season opens statewide THE autumn firewood collection season began across Victoria on Wednesday, March 1.

Firewood can only be collected from public land twice a year for domestic use from designated collection areas during autumn, March 1 to June 30 and spring (1 September to 30 November).

“Firewood collection areas are selected for a range of reasons including the availability of firewood, community safety, and to protect sites of cultural and environmental significance,” Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) Hume Region Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Jarrod Hayse, said.

“Collection limits are in place to prevent stockpiling of firewood, which is important to ensure there’s enough firewood on public land for people who rely on it as their only source of heating.

“Limits include taking a maximum of two cubic metres per person per day and a maximum of 16 cubic metres per household per financial year.

“The felling of trees and cutting hollow logs for firewood is also prohibited.”

The Conservation Regulator, FFMVic and Parks Victoria authorised officers conduct regular patrols of forest areas.

Significant fines and penalties apply for people who illegally remove firewood from public land.

A Myrtleford man was recently convicted and fined $43,149 for illegally collecting firewood, destroying wildlife habitat and driving off road in the Stanley State Forest.

Firewood collected from public land cannot be sold.

For further information about designated collection areas visit https://www.ffm.vic.gov. au/firewood/firewood-collection-in-yourregion Financial assistance is available for people on low incomes who purchase firewood at https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood/energyconcession-and-support The community is encouraged to report suspected illegal firewood collection by calling 136 186.

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Lovell targets social housing relief for Wangaratta region

LIBERAL MP for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell has called on the Andrews Labor Government to invest in new social housing for Wangaratta.

Ms Lovell said vulnerable residents in Wangaratta were being forced to wait for housing while the government was masking the true extent of Victoria’s housing crisis by purposely hiding the waiting list data.

“The Andrews Labor Government is failing Wangaratta’s most vulnerable families leaving them to languish on ever growing waiting lists,” she said.

“The Andrews Labor Government is purposely

hiding the true extent of Wangaratta’s social housing crisis by refusing to release the quarterly data and using a creative way to report local data.

“The only way the social housing shortage in Wangaratta can be addressed is for the government to invest in building a lot more properties in Wangaratta.”

Ms Lovell said waiting lists for social housing have always been published quarterly but the Andrews Government is yet to publish data for the past two quarters, September 2022 and December 2022.

She said the data cur-

rently available is now eight months old and will have increased particularly in flood-affected communities.

Ms Lovell said state-wide lists for new applications reached 55,043 households at 30 June 2022 an increase of 20,425 applications or 59 per cent under Mr Andrews’ leadership.

She said of greater concern has been the increase in applications with priority status which has increased by 20,776 applications or 208 per cent from 9990 in September 2014 to 30,766 in June 2022.

Priority status is given to some of Victoria’s most vulnerable people who are

homeless, at risk of recurring homelessness, escaping family violence, living with a disability or have a special housing need.

Ms Lovell said in early 2022 the Andrews Government changed the way the waiting list by locality is reported making it difficult to calculate the increase in demand in Wangaratta.

“What we do know is that at June 30, 2022, 919 applicants had listed Wangaratta as a preferred location and that 513 of those applicants had priority status,” she said.

“The latest data published for social housing properties reveals that

there were only 635 social properties in the entire Rural City of Wangaratta in June 2021.

“With these houses all tenanted the prospects of those languishing on the waiting list gaining a home is slim.”

However, a Victorian Government spokesperson said Wangaratta is a priority area under the Big Housing Build to cope with the high demand.

“The allocated $20 million minimum investment guarantee has already been exceeded and is creating modern, accessible, energy efficient homes for people who need these most,” the

spokesperson said.

“To date, $59 million has been invested in Wangaratta under the Big Housing Build and other social housing programs, to create 167 new homes.”

The spokesperson also said that multiple factors contributed to the waiting times for social housing.

“Waiting times for social housing are dependent on a number of factors, such as the number and the types of properties available, the demand in the areas an applicant wants to live and how many people have been approved under the priority access,” the spokesperson said.

A tale of star-crossed lovers THE community joined together last Thursday night to watch a modern take on the literary and ballet classic of Romeo and Juliet at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre performed by The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach.

The visiting ensemble performed an innovative version of Romeo and Juliet, set in the Pop Art culture of the 1980s.

The production used theatrical (fake) swords and knives and blood was indicated theatrically using red silk scarves to tell the story of the starcrossed lovers.

The 30-minute performance explored themes such as fate, love, choice, prejudice and family with four professional dancers and Pop Art inspired sets and costumes to bring the story to life.

STAR-CROSSED: Chantelle Van Der Hoek (Juliet) and Dann Wilkinson (Romeo).

Photos: Chloe Jaenicke.

FEUDING FAMILIES: Elena Salerno (Lady Capulet) and Troy Schrieber (Lord Montague).

ON STAGE: Chantelle Van Der Hoek (Juliet) and Dann Wilkinson (Romeo).

Employee bravery heralded with national service medals THE commitment and efforts of 78 Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP) employees from throughout the region during the 2019/20 summer bushfires have been recognised with National Emergency Medals.

Established in 2011, the medal was awarded to those whose service protected life, property or interests which were not their own between November 2019 and February 2020, as part of an intimate ceremony in Wangaratta last week.

Employees from HVP’s northern bases at Delatite, Benalla and Shelley were recognised for their courageous efforts as frontline responders, volunteers and community supporters during the emergency.

Overseeing over 240,000 hectares of private forest across the state, HVP chief executive officer Stephen Ryan congratulated the recipients, who provided sustained or significant service during the fire season.

“Everybody played their part in a range of ways through the fires - on the front line, in an incident management team or at a staging area,” he said.

“Each recipient did their bit and did what they could, which made a real difference during the devastating fires in 2019 and 2020.

“Fire has always been foremost in our minds at HVP as we move into summer each year, and we understand the key role we and the communi-

ties in which we work play in fighting fires each year.”

CFA chief fire officer Jason Heffernan said the recipients had shown bravery and courage in the face of the fires.

“CFA Forestry Industry Brigades are essential to how CFA delivers our services to regional and rural communities,” he said.

“This is an award dedicated to recognising the humble servants of our communities - these recipients were not just doing their job; they went above and beyond when their fellow community members needed it most.

“It’s our hope these awards are received with pride because the recipients truly made a difference.”

COURAGE AND BRAVERY: Some 78 HVP Plantations employees from across the North East were last week granted National Emergency Medals for their efforts during the 2019/20 bushfires.

PHOTO: HVP Plantations

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Riding to raise suicide, depression awareness MOTORCYCLISTS from across the region will next week ride to raise awareness around suicide and depression, and locals are being encouraged to come along and support the cause.

Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy will again take part in the March 19 Black Dog Ride, which is set to depart from Apex Park before travelling into the King Valley, across to Benalla and then back to Wangaratta for lunch.

“This is a great event, which raises money for an important cause,” he said.

“We all know someone who has been touched by suicide or depression, and just how much of an impact it can have.

“I rode last year, and the support we received was unbelievable.”

Having raised the event in parliament recently, Mr McCurdy encouraged locals to turn out to enjoy the barbecue, even if they are unable to ride, and urged those able to ride to wheel out their motorbikes.

“If you cannot ride, at least spend the $30, show your support, and join us for the barbecue,” he said.

“I will again be riding a Harley (Davidson) but let me assure you if there are any other bikes, colours or models that want to join us - ride your Vespa if you want to be a part of it.”

Rural City of Wangaratta

RIDING AGAIN: Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy (third from right) with Dee and Ian Newton, Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees, Tom McCurdy and Glenys McCurdy enjoyed last year‘s event.

Mayor Dean Rees will also take part in the event, which organiser Kurt Dissegna said aimed to promote difficult conversations.

“I encourage everyone to come along and have a conver-

sation about these important issues,” he said.

“Come along and check out the bikes, buy some merchandise, and help support the Black Dog Ride in Wangaratta and around Australia.

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Major win for local ‘Give a Gift’ campaign ORGANISERS have hailed last year’s ‘Give a Gift’ campaign as the initiative’s most successful to date, with 391 children throughout the region receiving Christmas gifts donated by local residents.

The Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC) initiative, in partnership with more than 26 local groups, accepted gifts and gift cards in the lead-in to last Christmas, improving on the program’s five previous years to ensure most children within the catchment received more than one gift.

According to a UMFC statement, the program generated a much higher surplus of gifts than ever before, enabling the program to gift excess presents to six local agencies including the Centre Against Violence and Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation to support their own clients.

“Each year we look to strengthen our community partnerships - in 2022 our primary focus was on establishing partnerships with local community leaders and organisations,” the statement read.

“We often see a late surge in last minute donations, which is usually hard to plan for and accommodate - in 2022 we were fortunate enough to not only be able to support our own clients but we were able to also pass on car loads of gifts to other community agencies to support their own clients.”

A total of 82 gifts cards valued at $2380 were also donated to the cause and ultimately distributed to children aged between 12 and 18, who often present the greatest challenges when seeking gifts.

A surplus of seven gift cards totaling $230 were retained for use on UMFC clients’ birthdays throughout the year, as were a number of gifts, which are set to be used as part of next year’s ‘Give a Gift’ campaign.

Since the advent of the campaign in 2016, almost 2000 children throughout the region have received a gift, with 2020’s 337 children the initiative’s second-most successful.

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Locals shine through gift campaign THE overwhelming success of the most recent ‘Give a Gift‘ campaign is a testament to the empathy and spirit prevalent throughout the rural city and the wider North East.

The initiative, which provides donated toys or gift cards to local children in foster care or facing hardships around the Christmas period, supported almost 400 youths late last year, with most children receiving more than one present.

The initiative has gone from strength to strength in recent years, consistently catering to more than 300 children in the area during a period which is particularly challenging for many.

In the midst of a worsening cost–of– living crisis both locally and nationwide, the fact so many were willing to go out of their way to give on the off chance they brighten someone‘s day, was truly special.

So many local organisations have bundled support behind the Upper Murray Family Care initiative, either advertising the event or acting as collection points for locals to easily drop off unwrapped presents, the surplus of which will now be stored away to use for birthdays for children in foster care.

These kinds of initiatives are where strong, resilient communities really shine – the networks which inherently exist within country towns consistently come to the fore and reaffirm the community spirit which so many people locally pride themselves on.

Now it‘s important the community continues to support these initiatives as they pop up throughout the year, prioritising the little things which could mean a world of good for their fellow residents.

FACEBOOK users this week commented on the Wangaratta Lions Club’s youth of the year final winner, Wangaratta High School student Cody LePoidevin, who represented Wangaratta at Sunday’s regional final.

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Facebook users also commented on the owners of Charlie’s Burgers planning to reopen the restaurant elsewhere in Wangaratta’s CBD following a brief hiatus.

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Refunds should be given for travel

Should the Federal Government contribute $2M to council to redevelop the former Ovens College site for social housing?

GOOD on Phyllis Varcoe’s daughter Jenny for fighting Qantas for her refund for a flight not taken.

I think it is time that refunds should be available when there is something major stopping you travelling.

My husband and I are booked for a trip on the Indian-Pacific train and we have paid the deposit of over $5000 and there is no refund for any of the money paid and that includes the full payment.

If you get sick like Phyllis did it is hard luck.

It is a waste of time taking out insurance as that will not cover any refunds, plus the insurance if we have it was also over $5000.

We have some time before we pay the full amount and that will not be until the last minute.

I feel that trains, boats and planes should be made to give refunds if requested.

Philomena Trevor-Hunt, Wangaratta

THE SUN: Stacey Pianto and Amelia Murdzevski took to Apex Park on Friday The Quiz No. 26 Business body pushes ENJOYING afternoon, as summer weather continued despite the calendar ticking over into autumn earlier in the week.

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for budget balance THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which represents 65,000 members and clients across the state, has released our 2023-24 Victorian Budget Submission containing 70 recommendations to boost jobs and investment.

The submission builds on our 2022 State Election Platform, Powering Victoria’s Future, and is centred around four key pillars: strengthening Victoria’s jobs and skills, building Victoria as the best state to own and operate a business, driving Victoria’s economy and growing Regional Victoria.

Recommendations cover energy, tax, regulation, skills and training, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport, major events and Victoria’s regions.

It also includes an express request to ensure the state follows a path to return to Budget surplus.

This year’s state budget must provide small, medium, large and family businesses with the right conditions to contribute to Victoria’s economic growth.

Making it easier and more economically attractive to own and operate a business in Victoria will incentivise more investment across the state which leads to additional jobs for Victorians and economic growth.

Empowering business with the skills that are needed now and into the future will not only allow our state’s first-class

manufacturing and service industries to grow, but also provide significant economic growth.

The government should also focus on fiscal repair to reduce the state’s debt via cost reduction and project control.

For a copy of our complete State Budget Submission please email media@ victorianchamber.com.au Paul Guerra Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive officer

Reach out during tough times LIFELINE is seeing record activity through its website for help and support.

Data from our search engine shows there were over 26,000 searches for assistance and support in January 2023 across Australia, the highest on record.

In addition, referral searches by Lifeline’s helpline counsellors specifically relating to financial issues and homelessness went up 49 percent between August 2022 and January 2023.

It’s important for anyone struggling to know that the organisation is available 24/7 to provide support.

Our centres are reporting an increase in help seekers who have never experienced

financial stress before – and we know cost of living pressures also disproportionately impact the most vulnerable, including people who are unemployed, renters and young families.

Lifeline welcomes the provision of cost– of–living measures to deliver relief to families struggling with inflation and cost of living.

You can phone Lifeline to speak to a crisis supporter on 13 11 14 (24 hours/7 days), text 0477 131 114 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or chat to Lifeline online at www.lifeline.org.au (24/7).

To donate to Lifeline, visit www.lifeline. org.au/donate Colin Seery, Lifeline Australia CEO

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Boost your digital skills FREE digital support workshops are happening in Wangaratta and Glenrowan, as part of Pangerang Community Hub’s involvement in the Federal Governmentfunded Be Connected program.

Group workshops are running at St Michael’s Hall, on the corner of Appin and O’Leary streets in Wangaratta, each Tuesday during school terms from 10am to 12 noon.

Meanwhile, the first fortnightly session was held in Glenrowan on Thursday, and further workshops are scheduled for March 16 and 30, from 12 noon to 2pm at St Paul’s Church Hall on Church Street.

Be Connected is an initiative being rolled out through the Good Things Foundation, which aims to establish and support a national network of community organisations to support older Australians to thrive in a digital world. Pangerang Community Hub has been involved with the program since 2019.

The sessions being held at St Michael’s Wangaratta and St Paul’s Glenrowan include

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a topic workshop, morning tea, and some additional individual support with friendly volunteers.

Volunteers can also visit community groups and clubs across the region to deliver free digital workshops on topics including avoiding tricks and scams, and being safe online.

In addition, supportive one-on-one sessions tailored to specific needs can be arranged by appointment on Fridays at the hub in Ovens Street. Fees apply for these sessions, which can cover setting up a new device, navigating the basics, utilising specific functions, downloading apps, and more.

Pangerang Community Hub is also on the lookout for more volunteers to assist with its workshops and oneon-one sessions.

Tennille Hall, Pangerang Community Hub executive officer, said volunteers did not need to be experts.

HERE TO HELP: Lead digital mentor Justine Wescott (centre) assists Carmel Ellis and Maureen Farrell during a Pangerang Community Hub digital support session at St Michael’s Hall.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling “They just need to be able to make a call, send a text or add a contact to a device. Ability to download

apps and search the internet would also be valuable,” she said.

For more information on

arranging a fee-for-service appointment or a free digital workshop for groups or clubs, about becoming a vol-

unteer, or generally about the Be Connected program, contact Pangerang Community Hub on 5721 3813.

Inland waterways claim more than 900 lives over decade

SAFE AROUND WATER: Royal Lifesaving Australia urges people to remain safe when around inland waterways.

MORE than 900 people have drowned in inland waterways including rivers, creeks, lakes and dams in Australia in the ten years to 2011/21, accounting for more than a third of all drowning deaths in Australia.

New research by Royal Life Saving Society Australia analysing all drowning deaths for the decade found 924 people drowned in inland waterways, with males making up 80 per cent of the drowning toll.

For the first time, drowning deaths in national parks and state conservation areas have been detailed, with five per cent of deaths occurring in these popular recreation areas.

A further five per cent drowned at a waterfall or swimming hole.

Royal Life Saving’s na-

tional manager - research and policy, Stacey Pidgeon, said the number of drowning deaths in inland waterways was very concerning.

“We know on average 92 people lose their lives to drowning in inland waterways every year,” Ms Pidgeon said.

“Every drowning death ripples through the community, affecting families, friends, and colleagues.

“More than a fifth of those who drowned were swimming and recreating at the time, which means they purposefully entered the water.

“Almost a fifth of cases involved a fall into water it’s an important reminder that whether you intend to go swimming or not, you have to be water safety conscious when you are in, on or around water.

“Rivers as a single location are the leading contributor to Australia’s unintentional fatal drowning burden.

“This is not just an issue for people travelling and unfamiliar with local waterways - 40 per cent of those who drowned in inland waterways were within 20km of home at the time.”

The top 10 river drowning blackspots across Australia have not changed drastically over this tenyear period.

The Murray River remains the leading river blackspot for drowning across New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (VIC) and South Australia (SA), with the Yarra River in Melbourne (VIC), Hawkesbury River in Sydney (NSW), the Murrumbidgee River in ACT and the Swan River in

Perth, Western Australia (WA) accounting for the top five deadliest rivers in Australia.

Royal Life Saving Australia reminds people to be careful around inland waterways: check conditions before entering the water; enter the water slowly, feet first; take care around crumbling riverbeds and slippery dam edges; avoid underwater obstacles such as rocks, branches, rubbish; take care when walking on unstable or slippery riverbeds; avoid crossing flooded waterways; avoid alcohol and drugs around water; wear a lifejacket when boating or using watercraft; and always swim with a mate.

For more information visit the Royal Life Saving website www.royallifesaving.com.au.

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By Peter Nelson, Retired CSIRO climatologist

Region’s dry spell set to continue into autumn

NATURAL SELECTION: The exhibition at the gallery shop includes Group of Bird paintings, Brooke Whelan.

Brooke Whelan’s art places birds in focus

AN uplifting selection of bird paintings and sculptures

by Beechworth-based artist Brooke Whelan is on display at the Benalla Art Gallery.

Showcased in the gallery shop for the month of March, the exhibition titled Im[peck] able transforms spotted gum offcuts into bold images of Australian birds.

Incorporating the use of foraged natural materials, these works highlight the organic beauty and natural qualities of the timber surface, its textures and patterns.

Brooke Whelan completed

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an Associate Diploma in Art and Design after high school, going on to work in various creative roles including an extensive 15-year career in floral design.

After side stepping into education roles, she has now returned to painting and art making.

Growing up in the country, Brooke would spend endless hours immersed in creative projects, keeping herself busy foraging, collecting, up cycling, drawing or making.

With her background in floristry, nature has remained an artistic inspiration, both as a subject matter in her work and where possible, incorporating the use of foraged natural materials.

The artist explained she “tends to not strictly conform to any one subject or style.”

“Expressive broad brush strokes and saturated rich acrylic paint colours are used to capture fluid movements and the unique and quirky character of the birds,” she said.

“Clean lines and finer details appearing in the works

reflect my background and training as a designer, and sculptural pieces speak to my desire to get hands on, encouraging a connection to the material origins and association with the natural world.”

Benalla Art Gallery director Eric Nash said Brooke’s works are joyful and will encourage viewers of the work to more closely view and appreciate their natural surroundings.

“Benalla is blessed with beautiful landscapes and birdlife, and we’ve seen this provide inspiration to many local and visiting artists,” he said.

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FEBRUARY continued the trend of below maximum temperatures which initially started in May of last year.

The mean maximum temperature February in Wangaratta was 30.6 degrees just 0.3 below normal.

The mean minimum temperature of 12.0 degrees for February was 1.3 degrees below normal and the coldest since 11.4 in 2005.

Other lower mean minimum temperatures in Wangaratta for February were in 1998, 1996 and 1988.

The old town site had a reading of 11.6 occurring in 1907.

The total rainfall of 86mms in Wangaratta during the summer was well down on average and the driest since 2013-14.

Other rural centres nearby had a wetter than average summer.

Albury recorded its wettest summer for 98 years. with 241mms.

Rutherglen also recorded 191mms during summer while Benalla recorded 121.7mms.

Perth went through a rainless February after only 1.4mms during December and January making this the fourth driest summer in 148 years of records behind 1974-75, 1986-87 and 2009-10.

Melbourne also had a dry summer with 86.2mms, the driest summer for three years and the third summer when maximum temperatures fell below normal. This summer in Melbourne saw the coldest first half of February being the equal coldest with that of February 1872.

The last day of this summer with a maximum of 17.3 was the coldest since 1987.

With Perth having a very dry summer in 1986-87 this may indicate that our region will follow the weather profiles of 1987 for the next six months.

The summer of 1986-87 in Melbourne was very wet with 185mms.

The last 22 months right back to April 2021; the Southern Oscillation (SO) Index has been plus three at first then strongly positive from October 2021 and above plus 10 for many months right up to the end of February.

During 1985 and 1986 the SO Index was negative on six of the 12 months but became strongly negative from August 1986 onwards, and during 1987 well over minus 12 right up to September 1987.

I am inclined to follow what actually happened in 1872.

Using the records for Bendigo, the autumn of 1872 was warmer and drier than usual with maximum temperatures topping 33 degrees near the end of March or early April, the heaviest rain after mid May, then a very wet and mild winter particularly in June and July, then a warmer than normal spring with heavy rains in October and November 1872 continuing to well into the summer.

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Rene takes a tour of the silo art trail

AWARD winning local photographer Rene Martens recently embarked on a whistle-stop tour of the local attractions on the Australian Silo Art Trail.

The trail phenomenon originated in the Wimmera Mallee town of Brim, but it has been adopted by small rural communities across the nation, who initiated their own projects and set to work with renowned artists to transform grain silos and other infrastructure into epic works of art.

Each one tells a unique story about their location and in many cases it has drawn thousands of visitors each year and revitalised places which for a long time had been undiscovered and off the main tourist trail.

On this day, Rene visited Goorambat, Devenish, St James and Tungamah and took photos from the ground and using a drone, bringing these amazing, large-scale murals to life.

PHOTOS: Rene Martens

STRIKING TRIO: At Goorambat there are three painted silos by Australian artist Jimmy DVate depicting a farming scene, a Barking Owl (which is an endangered species) and Clydesdale horses Clem, Sam and Banjo.

MAJESTY: At St James, local artist Tim Bowtell stepped back in time to capture the story of GJ Coles on the GrainCorp silos and the way business was done in the once thriving grain town.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL: The artist captured the motion of the horses in gallop as they travel side by side in harness.

STANDING PROUD: The GrainCorp Silos at Devenish were painted by Melbourne street artist Cam Scale and feature a WW1 nurse and a modern female military medic, along with a tribute to the Australian Light Horse.

NATURAL BEAUTY: The Tungamah Silos were painted by Western Australian street artist Sobrane Simcock and include a range of birdlife such as dancing Brolgas, a Kookaburra and a Galah.

PIT STOP: The public toilets at Goorambat have become an attraction in themselves.

NEW ADDITION: At the Remembrance Day service held in Devenish in 2021, a memorial to Sally the explosives detection dog was opened.

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‘Sky‘s the limit‘ after NAB game Monday, March 4, 2013

By NATASHA SHERWOOD WANGARATTA has proven itself as a major sporting destination after finally hosting a successful NAB Cup match at the weekend.

And according to Rural City of Wangaratta chief executive officer, Doug Sharp, now the “sky‘s the limit”.

“It was a great day,” Mr Sharp said of the sold–out match between Essendon and Richmond, witnessed by some 11,000 patrons on Saturday.

“I think the next stage is to see what we can do from here on.

“We set ourselves a pretty high mark to accommodate the AFL and a big game like that.

“I think we got through it with flying colors and the sky‘s the limit now in what we can bring to Wang, at the showground and other venues.”

The successful event has even reignited debate on whether Wangaratta could host an Ovens and Murray grand final.

For now though, the real winners were the spectators.

“It was fantastic, the buzz around the place leading up to and post the match

was just fantastic,” Mr Sharp said.

“When we saw all the kids run onto the ground at the end of the day, and enjoy the situation it just really made the night and it couldn‘t have gone better in that sense.”

Mr Sharp said the economic benefits from the event would also be significant.

“From what we can gather there was no accommodation available in the region,” he said.

“They were staying in places right around the region, lots of people from out of town were in and restaurants have reported some terrific turnovers.

“I‘d expect there had been some major economic benefits from the day not to even mention the national promotion.”

Mayor Rozi Parisotto echoed Mr Sharp‘s sentiments, describing the day as “brilliant”.

Cr Parisotto said all councillors attended except for Julian Fidge.

DIRE BATTLE: Richmond forward Jack Riewoldt and Bomber‘s backman Jake Carlisle kept in close contact all throughout the game.

“There was an absolute buzz in the air,” she said.

“The football ground was an absolute picture.

“I‘d like to congratulate the staff and CEO, who coordinated the event and just made it perfect from start to finish.

“You couldn‘t have

wished for a better event.”

She said the entire weekend had been a success.

“Today (Sunday) at the races is no different,” she said.

“People are just in absolute awe of the weather, the hospitality, people are just having a great time.”

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Since the current round of the $250 Power Saving Bonus launched on July 1, 2022, more than 1.7 million households have received the cost of living support.

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TIME FOR A CUPPA: Wangaratta Appin Park Probus members enjoyed a cuppa and good company at the group’s February meeting.

Local Probus groups’ busy start to 2023

WANGARATTA WEST PROBUS President Dan O’Flaherty opened the February meeting and read a big list of apologies.

We wish all members “on sick-leave” best wishes for a speedy return to our meetings.

A diamond wedding certificate was presented to Bernie and Kath Holmes, and congratulations were extended on this achievement.

All the Activity groups were reported on and are getting well supported.

The Garden Group had a lovely morning in the Albury Botanic Gardens thanks Shirley.

The next Sunday lunch is at the Benalla Golf Club.

Helen Baker reported the Warrnambool trip from March 26 for six days is going ahead with 25 people.

There are still vacancies for this interesting trip so ring Helen 0448388474 to enjoy a “break”.

Bookings are also being taken with Helen for a trip to Noosa in the winter to enjoy warmth on the Sunshine Coast in July with luxury accommodation.

President Dan impressed on all members the importance of helping the club to fill positions on the committee as the AGM is the next meeting in March.

Our guest speaker for February was a Meet the Member.

Our own Lola Clarke

spoke very well about her life and its ups and downs farming at Boweya.

We enjoyed her humour and the tales she told thanks Lola.

WANGARATTA LADIES PROBUS President Tina welcomed everyone, including our visitor Pat Fleming, to the meeting held on February 20 at the Wangaratta Club.

Ester Braden was presented with her 20 year badge.

Well done Ester.

Our guest speaker was Sue Ingleton from NEMA (North East Multicultural Assoc.) who provided us with an insight as to what NEMA does in our community for migrants and refugees.

It was interesting as to how they are treated financially by government agencies such as Centrelink and Medicare.

Thank you to Sue for enlightening us all.

Our group activities continue to grow and are supported by our members.

We have started a coffee morning club which meets once a month for a cuppa and get together and also a movie club.

Pam Neal has stepped up to lead our tenpin bowling club and Sunday funday while Carolanne Whinray will now lead the Mahjong group.

Our virtual tour is still going strong and we are now heading homewards.

Thanks Pam for coordi-

nating all the steps done each month and for leading us to some interesting places.

Shirley Sullivan is busy organising our activities with different events each month.

WANGARATTA PROBUS (MEN’S) We celebrate the awarding of the Order of Australia (OAM) to our long time Probus member Warren Garrett in the Australia Day 2023 honours.

The OAM was awarded for his lifetime of commitments to the Rural City of Wangaratta and beyond.

The list of community activities Warren has been involved in is very long and interesting, from his days as a country school teacher, principal, then inspector, then as acting regional commissioner for education, to Wangaratta RSL Sub-Branch president, chief commissioner of Rural City of Wangaratta (1994-97) and named as Wangaratta Rural City’s 2020 Citizen of the Year.

Our Wangaratta Probus Club and many people and organisations congratulate you Warren and thank you for your efforts for our community.

The February general meeting featured nostalgia of “days of yore” led by George Lee, who recounted more tales of his early life in Wangaratta with photos.

George then interviewed president Ken Clarke on

his upbringing, early working life and why he came to Wangaratta.

Both stories were very interesting.

Our coffee mornings at 10am on the first and third Fridays at Intermezzo Café and our pub lunches continue to be very popular.

If you are interested in a coffee or a chat with friendly fellows or a pub lunch and other social activities please call our secretary Bill Bellis on 5722 9222 and come along.

WANGARATTA CENTRAL PROBUS There were 39 members and five guests at the February meeting.

New member Joy Brooks was inducted and welcomed into the club.

The “Who Am I” was treasurer, John Cuthbert, and the lucky number was won by Betty Noble.

Last month the movie club travelled to Bright to see “The Fablemans” and enjoyed lunch and afternoon tea before heading home.

Members travelled to Benalla on Wednesday to see the film “Tar” and will see “Women Talking” in Bright later this month.

The monthly breakfast will be held at the Gateway on March 9 and there is to be an in-house lunch at the meeting in April.

Next month the Lamonds are hosting a high tea and trivia day which is always

lots of fun.

In May there is a morning melody “Love In Paris” at WPACC. Unfortunately the trip to Ballarat has been cancelled due to lack of numbers.

Diner’s Club dined at Rinaldo’s and this month they are off to the Moyhu Hotel.

The caravanner’s club is heading to Wagga Wagga March 20 and will visit local places of interest.

No report this month on computers.

Leah Walker and Andrew McFarlane from toastmasters spoke to us on the benefits they have gained personally and professionally, regarding presentation, confidence, development and enhancement of leadership skills as members of toastmasters.

The AGM is to be held next month - a big thank you to all current committee members and we look forward to welcoming a new committee for the coming year.

WANGARATTA APPIN PARK PROBUS President Norm called the meeting to order and welcomed those members present and visitors, Terry Brew and Ken Lewis.

He then paid tribute to foundation member Ralph Nalder who passed away recently at the age of 95 years.

A number of our Probus members attended his funeral.

Apologies and birthdays were read out and other business items were duly attended to.

Two applications for membership have been received and both ladies have been accepted as new members and will be inducted into the club in the near future.

President Norm called for nominations and spoke about a new committee for 2023/24 and after some discussion was pleased to announce that all but two positions, that of vice president and welfare officer, were now filled.

The new committee will take over their roles following the AGM which will be held after the general meeting on Tuesday, March 14 at Wangaratta Club.

A large number of members travelled to the Plough Inn for lunch on January 17 to enjoy good company and a great meal.

“Fisherman’s Friend” is the likely choice for the movies on 5th March.

Some 30 members are heading to Canberra in April for the caravan and cabin trip, being organised by Sue Abotomey, who has planned some interesting and fun things for all to enjoy.

Morning tea was served before the guest speaker from North East Funerals talked about pre-plans and financial options for funerals.

Lucky door prize was won

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Junior Reporter Club

THE Wangaraa Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run presented by Garry Nash & Co. Real Estate has a special event just for Primary School students.

RJ Sanderson is sponsoring the event and every finisher will be awarded a medal, along with an oicial time which will be published online and in the Wangaraa Chronicle.

While there are no prizes for the fastest finisher, if your school has the most number of finishers for the event (regardless of the total number of students at your school), the school will win a cash prize of $1000 and a perpetual trophy to display for 12 months.

The 2km event is fully supervised and takes place within the showgrounds so no child competitors will be on any roads.

Wear your school’s sports uniform with pride and show the other entrants where you are from.

There are two groups for this event Racers and Chasers.

The racers group is for those serious runners wanting to challenge themselves or set a new personal best.

The chasers group is for those who like to run or walk at an easier pace and siblings, parents, grandparents, carers and friends can compete together.

It doesn’t maer which group you decide to go in, it’s all about participating and geing to the finish line so your school receives a finisher point.

The event takes place on Sunday, March 19 and registrations can be completed online by visiting www. wangaraamarathon.com.au or by coming into the Wangaraa Chronicle oice at 37 Rowan Street Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

Make sure you choose your school from the Team drop down menu to ensure your finishing points are allocated correctly.

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Heat stifling local cattle industry

By RYAN MALCOLM

BARGAIN HUNTING: Buyers were treated to 800 head of cattle at Friday’s Wangaratta Store Cattle Sale.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

WANGARATTA CATTLE MARKET AVERAGES (377 HEAD)

TUESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2023

No. BREED

PRODUCER DISTRICT AGENT Av Wgt c/Kg AV PRICE BULLOCKS (550kg & over) 3 Ang S Magnes Mansfield CP 733 362.0 $2,653.46 1 Ang S Purcell Mansfield CP 725 362.0 $2,624.50 10 MG LH Burnside Marraweeny NUTR 634 362.0 $2,295.08 1 Lim X Beveridge Ag Markwood NUTR 680 345.0 $2,346.00 STEERS 2 Lim X JRM Conroy Springhurst CP 480 395.0 $1,896.00 HEIFERS 1 MG M Pulo Benalla NUTR 480 390.0 $1,872.00 4 Ang HT & JA Purcell Mansfield CP 530 356.2 $1,887.86 1 Ang W McHugh Benalla NUTR 560 356.0 $1,993.60 1 Ang A Tiso Laceby AWN 635 350.0 $2,222.50 6 Ang P Corsini King Valley NUTR 561 324.2 $1,818.76 TRADE 2 Ang hfrs AG Gubbins Warrenbayne AWN 473 360.0 $1,702.80 5 BB G & Y McLeod Rutherglen NUTR 480 340.0 $1,632.00 LOT FED 2 Hfd X Angus Industries Benalla NUTR 482 437.2 $2,107.30 4 Hfd X Angus Industries Benalla NUTR 506 390.2 $1,974.41 VEALERS 3 Lim X Beveridge Ag Markwood NUTR 425 488.2 $2,074.85 1 Lim Str MH & ME Hill Wangaratta AWN 450 483.2 $2,174.40 1 Lim Str MH & ME Hill Wangaratta AWN 395 480.0 $1,896.00 1 Lim Str MH & ME Hill Wangaratta AWN 420 475.0 $1,995.00 1 Limo D & L Colclough Euroa ELD 380 455.0 $1,729.00 COWS 1 Her PJ Gorman Boorhaman ELD 810 314.2 $2,545.02 10 Ang W, G & S Swinburne Cheshunt AWN 677 310.0 $2,098.70 5 Ang HT & JA Purcell Mansfield CP 719 310.0 $2,228.90 5 Ang SJ & K Tiso Laceby AWN 686 308.0 $2,112.88 10 MG & Ang D Hamilton Strathbogie NUTR 696 308.0 $2,143.68 4 Her RH & AL Canning Byawatha CP 737 307.2 $2,264.06 BULLS 1 Ang SJ & K Tiso Laceby AWN 1030 288.0 $2,966.40 1 Ang OJ & PD Vance Mansfield CP 1035 287.2 $2,972.52 1 Ang Mark Brown Goomalibee CP 810 285.0 $2,308.50 Next Sale Tuesday 7th March 2023 1: AWN 2: CP 3: ELD 4: NTR

DRY conditions throughout the state are expected to contribute to a deflated cattle market in the coming weeks, as local vendors patiently await the region’s first significant rains of the year.

Some 800 head of locally bred cattle went under the hammer at Wangaratta’s Store Cattle Sale on Friday morning, as a limited field of buyers continued to search for a bargain at the local livestock exchange.

In the wake of a bumper year for the North East’s cattle industry fueled by consistent rainfall, Corcoran Parker livestock agent Reiley Murtagh said the landscape had changed significantly to begin 2023.

“For everyone, the game definitely has changed, and it has come down a fair way on what we saw last year,” he said.

“It’s all seeing a bit of a

flow on effect with what’s happening down south all of Victoria is pretty dry, everyone’s looking for a rain and probably holding onto their cards pretty close to their chest.

“We still had our normal operators buying, like our commission buyers and a few agents buying for traders, but there isn’t a big push from many grass buyers around the area that are really jumping out and buying cattle - they’re all pretty stagnant at the minute.

“This trend will continue, it’ll stay down I guess - we won’t see any great rises until there is a rain through all of Victoria and probably southern New South Wales, even northern NSW - it’s all just in the air at the minute.”

Steers weighing around 530kg saw competitive prices at $3.60/kg, while feeder weight cattle ranging between 380 and 440kg returned prices of up to

$4/kg, according to Mr Murtagh.

Heavier cows with calves at foot averaged around $2500, although lighter cows with young calves fell to between $1200 and $1450 depending on their condition.

Mr Murtagh said he hoped a change of fortunes was on the horizon for local producers, with Wangaratta’s next store cattle sale set for April 14.

“It’s hopefully hit a bit of a bottom,” he said.

“If we see a widespread rain down here we’ll see it lift, but if it’s going to continue to be dry, we won’t see much of a lift, it’ll stay pretty firm on where it is.

“For your traders, they are selling cattle for a fair bit less (than 2022), but buying cattle back in still works for them - you can buy cattle in and get that cheaper rate and keep turning over.

“It’s still pretty good.”

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PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2022/23 season

SCOREBOARD: Saturday, March 4

CITY COLTS VS DELATITE

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK VS YARRAWONGA MULWALA

OVENS VALLEY UNITED VS BENALLA BUSHRANGERS

WANGARATTA MAGPIES VS BEECHWORTH WANDERERS

1ST INNINGS - CITY COLTS TM Nanson c MA Copey b LJ Scales ........................0 AF Thrum run out (A Storer) ....................................1 TB Schulze b L Toy ...................................................2 JA Nanson c RC Philip b A Storer ..........................29 *KM Braden c MA Copey b LJ Scales.....................36 +WP Petersen b JC Kelleher ..................................10 J Solimo c JC Kelleher b LJ Scales .........................2 NJ Crispin c RC Philip b JC Kelleher .....................11 V Sharma b JC Kelleher ...........................................2 MJ Lister c MA Copey b L Toy ..................................2 AW Crispin not out...................................................4 Extras (nb 8, w 0, b 10, lb 1) ...................................19 Total ................................................................... 118 Overs ...................................................................58.3 FOW: 0 (TM Nanson) 3 (TB Schulze) 4 (AF Thrum) 60 (JA Nanson) 89 (KM Braden) 93 (J Solimo) 110 (WP Petersen) 111 (NJ Crispin) 114 (V Sharma) 118 (MJ Lister).BOWLING: LJ Scales 16.5/6/3/30; L Toy 14.3/2/2/24; A Storer 16/7/1/19; MR Purcell 8/2/0/21; JC Kelleher 4/0/3/13.

1ST INNINGS - YARRAWONGA MULWALA C McIntosh c GL Shantha b B Bartlett.....................0 MT Casey c L Whitten b B Bartlett ...........................8 B Welsh b JA Schonafinger ...................................13 H Wheeler c M Whitten b B Bartlett ......................90 *+R Clarke c B Bartlett b PJ McNamara ..................4 J Fraser c L Whitten b B Bartlett ...........................15 Z Fraser c JA Schonafinger b PJ McNamara .........20 B McCabe c B Bartlett b PJ McNamara ...................3 AT McMillan c V Curran b B Bartlett ........................0 M McCabe not out..................................................18 JR Irvine b B Bartlett ...............................................2 K Archibald not out .................................................0 Extras (nb 2, w 2, b 5, lb 1) .....................................10 Total ................................................................... 183 Overs ...................................................................70.3 FOW: 0 (C McIntosh) 15 (MT Casey) 31 (B Welsh) 59 (R Clarke) 93 (J Fraser) 127 (Z Fraser) 143 (B McCabe) 144 (AT McMillan) 177 (H Wheeler) 183 (JR Irvine). BOWLING: B Bartlett 22.3/5/6/77; PJ McNamara 20/8/3/25; JA Schonafinger 16/6/1/34; K Pienaar 10/0/0/33; B Nixon 2/0/0/8.

1ST INNINGS - OVENS VALLEY UNITED H Mann b CJ Brodie .................................................2 *DL Bursill c G Priest b T Begnone ........................11 S Phillips lbw b B Spokes ......................................52 J Newton c T Begnone b S McLeod.......................25 C Thomason c GA Hoysted b S McLeod ..................0 K Fitzpatrick lbw b B Spokes.................................31 J Jones c M Honman b LP Curtis ..........................10 +NP Impink c J Priest b B Spokes .........................10 C Southern not out ................................................11 M Vescio b B Spokes ................................................1 J Neary c J Fullager b B Spokes ..............................6 Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 0, lb 3) .......................................3 Total ................................................................... 162 Overs ...................................................................60.2 FOW: 2 (H Mann) 22 (DL Bursill) 72 (J Newton) 72 (C Thomason) 100 (S Phillips) 133 (J Jones) 133 (K Fitzpatrick) 146 (NP Impink) 152 (M Vescio) 162 (J Neary). BOWLING: CJ Brodie 8/0/1/28; T Begnone 7/0/1/34; S McLeod 17/7/2/31; B Duncombe 11/4/0/16; B Spokes 11.2/2/5/28; LP Curtis 6/1/1/22.

1ST INNINGS - ROVERS UNITED BRUCK L Whitten c C McIntosh b JR Irvine .........................4 M Whitten not out ....................................................1 B Nixon not out ........................................................0 V Curran dnb ..............................................................

JA Schonafinger dnb ................................................. +GL Shantha dnb .......................................................

J Beattie dnb ............................................................. *PJ McNamara dnb ....................................................

HL Jones dnb .............................................................

B Bartlett dnb ............................................................

A Grant dnb ................................................................

K Pienaar dnb ............................................................

Extras (nb 1, w 0, b 0, lb 0) .......................................1 Total .................................................................... 1/6 Overs .....................................................................1.0 FOW: 6 (L Whitten). BOWLING: JR Irvine 1/0/1/6.

1ST INNINGS - BENALLA BUSHRANGERS J Fullager b C Thomason ........................................7 M Honman not out ................................................12 GA Hoysted not out .................................................0 J Carboon dnb ...........................................................

B Duncombe dnb....................................................... *CJ Brodie dnb .......................................................... +G Priest dnb .............................................................

S McLeod dnb ............................................................

B Spokes dnb .............................................................

T Begnone dnb ..........................................................

LP Curtis dnb .............................................................

J Priest dnb ................................................................

Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 0, lb 0) .......................................0 Total ................................................................. 1/19 Overs ...................................................................11.0 FOW: 17 (J Fullager). BOWLING: H Mann 4/3/0/3; J Neary 2/0/0/9; J Newton 2/0/0/5; C Thomason 2/2/1/0; C Southern 1/0/0/2.

1ST INNINGS - WANGARATTA MAGPIES +CD Matheson c D Fitzpatrick b C Ellett ...............39 J Wallace c & b C Fendyk .......................................10 P Menon c C Fendyk b S Francis............................66 *J Davies c B Surrey b S Francis ............................13 FR Ellis lbw b K Surrey .............................................7 RA Malcolm lbw b R Worcester .............................43 NJ Pell c C Fendyk b R Worcester..........................26 N Bonwick b C Fendyk.............................................1 F Dent c B Surrey b R Worcester..............................0 Z Guilfoyle b R Worcester ........................................2 MD Gathercole not out ............................................7 C Clement not out ...................................................0 T Clayton dnb ............................................................

Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 3, lb 5) .......................................9 Total ................................................................... 223 Overs ...................................................................74.0 FOW: 25 (J Wallace) 96 (CD Matheson) 125 (J Davies) 138 (P Menon) 146 (FR Ellis) 212 (NJ Pell) 213 (RA Malcolm) 213 (F Dent) 213 (N Bonwick) 223 (Z Guilfoyle). BOWLING: K Surrey 11/3/1/32; R Ellett 4/0/0/11; C Fendyk 20/2/2/74; D Fitzpatrick 5/0/0/12; R Worcester 13/0/4/33; C Ellett 5/1/1/26; T Cogger 8/3/0/9; S Francis 8/2/2/18.

1ST INNINGS - DELATITE LJ Scales retired hurt ..............................................4 *MJ O’Loughlan lbw b KM Braden ........................11 BC Martin c MJ Lister b KM Braden .........................5 CG Anderson not out ...............................................0 L Toy dnb ...................................................................

MW Stevenson dnb ....................................................

MR Purcell dnb .......................................................... +MA Copey dnb..........................................................

RC Philip dnb .............................................................

PT Smith dnb .............................................................

JC Kelleher dnb .........................................................

A Storer dnb ...............................................................

Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 0, lb 1) .......................................1 Total ................................................................. 2/26 Overs ...................................................................14.0 FOW: 16 (MJ O’Loughlan) 22 (BC Martin). BOWLING: JA Nanson 3/0/0/10; TM Nanson 5/3/0/3; KM Braden 4/2/2/8; V Sharma 1/0/0/2; MJ Lister 1/0/0/3.

FLASHING SHOT: City Colts White’s Jimi Pell gets down on one knee too pull the ball over square leg.

EFFORT BALL: Beechworth’s Charlie Pieper gives it everything he’s got in the under 12 Blue Division grand final on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

EXTREME PACE: Magpies White’s Luke Jones gathers speed to send down a rocket in the Gold Division grand final.

AROUND THE CORNER: Yarrawonga Mulwala Bulls’ Benji Wollington whips the ball down towards fine leg.

A RESERVE: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 88 LF Squires 30 PK Katta 3/15 C Forde 3/17 R Harris 2/13 F Jones 2/22 v Ovens Valley United C.C. 5/104 J Riley 27*. City Colts C.C. 135 NM Norris 36 P Prasad 32* JS Bradley 25 L Hocking 3/7 J Andison 2/30 v Rutherglen United C.C. 2/106 AD McLennan 70* JS Bradley 2/20. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 104 A Dishot 27 J Haddrick 6/35 v Rovers United Bruck C.C. 3/40 J Bartlett 2/17.

B GRADE: Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 53 L Johnstone 5/30 D Winter 2/4 M Drage 2/15 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. 4/159(cc) G Elliott 39 M Drage 32 J McIntyre 31 S Lakmal 29. Greta C.C. 6/140 R Morgans 43 L Alexander 34* def Rutherglen United C.C. 7/110 L Alexander 3/33 M Barnard 2/6. City Colts C.C. 7/136(cc) R Abid 47 def Milawa C.C. 9/118(cc) C Cryer 2/25. Ovens Valley United C.C. 9/52 N Tilbrook 3/4 A Kanaskar 2/5 D Corker 2/10 def by Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 9/230(cc) L Corker 74 C Davies 43 M Benton 25 M McMasters 2/31 M Davis 2/36 A Hoare 2/36. Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 10/139(cc) C De Fazio 39 D Bullen 32* J Benton 3/21 J Murray 2/22 def by Merton C. C. 6/218(cc) RA MacKinnon 75 D King 36 J Benton 29. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. def Delatite C.C. (forfeit).

C GRADE: Rovers United Bruck C.C. 7/188(cc) E Benton 54 R Parsons 44 L Norman 38* T Anderson 35 T Graham 2/9 T Coffey 2/39 J Gove 2/63 def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 9/162(cc) T Graham 54* D Phibbs 31 T Docking 25 L Norman 3/26 M Higgs 2/28. Greta C.C. def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. UNDER 16: Rutherglen United C.C. 8/101(cc) A Williams 52* def Ovens Valley United C.C. 5/64(cc). Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 50 L Couch 4/10 J Marek 2/12 def by City Colts C.C. White 7/82(cc) J Hart 2/4. City Colts C.C. Blue 1/75 C Petersen 30* WP Petersen 30* def Rovers United Bruck C.C. 74 BR Feldtmann 3/1 M Feldtmann 3/1. Delatite C.C. 7/68(cc) J Fraser 2/8 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 4/105(cc) J Fraser 30* X Mitchell 26 E Brond 2/10.

UNDER 14: Rovers United Bruck GOLD 2/114 E Jones 27* def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 81 H Gibb 2/2 T Wright 2/9. Rovers United Bruck GREEN drew Delatite C.C. Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 2/96(dec) W Prebble 31* R Lappin 25 def by Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 3/126(dec) L Webb 32* A Warner 2/27. Greta C.C. 6/91 H Tanner 30* def Rutherglen United CC 6/53(cc) B Jackson 2/6. Ovens Valley United C.C. 4/104(cc) def by City Colts C.C. 5/110(cc) G Marek 30*.

UNDER 12: Blue Division grand final - City Colts C.C. White 7/64(cc) L Balzer 3/5 def Beechworth Wanderers CC Blue 8/61 L Solimo 2/2 R Sessions 2/3. Gold Division grand final - Wangaratta Magpies C.C. White 5/94(cc) def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. Bulls 6/102(cc) D Hargreaves 25 T Tilbrook 2/4.

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REVIEWS: Saturday, March 4

Wangaratta Magpies post 223 runs despite tail end collapse

By NATHAN DE VRIES

LINE AND LENGTH: Tim Cogger bowled well without much reward, ending his eight overs with only nine runs scored off his bowling.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

PARTNERSHIP BATTING: Nick Pell (pictured) and Ryan Malcolm got the Magpies over the 200 mark in a composed batting partnership.

RUNS THERE: Pranav Menon tucks one away behind square leg.

WANGARATTA Magpies A grade squad have a competitive total of 223 runs to defend when their match against Beechworth Wanderers continues on Saturday at Norm Minns Oval.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, the home side recovered well from the early wicket of Jarryd Wallace for 10 runs, with Cooper Matheson and Pranav Menon batting well in partnership.

The duo got the Magpies to 96 runs before Matheson hooked one right down the throat of Dean Fitzpatrick for 39.

Skipper Jack Davies got a start but was unable to convert it into a prominent score, caught behind for 13.

After Menon departed for a well-made 66 and Fraser Ellis was given out LBW for seven, the Magpies were 5/146 with 20 overs still in the day.

Middle order batters Ryan Malcolm and Nick Pell combined for an exceptional sixth wicket partnership, putting on 66 runs to get the Magpies past 200.

Beechworth’s Richie Worcester managed to dismiss Pell for 26, the start of a collapse which would see the Magpies lose 5/11.

Malcolm departed for 43 runs just two deliveries later, with Worcester picking up Frazer Dent for a golden duck the very next ball.

Nic Bonwick and Zac Guilfoyle were sent packing with single digit scores, with the home side limping to 223.

Worcester was on song with the ball, claiming 4/33 from his 13 overs, while Shon Francis was sending them down well with figures of 2/18.

Skipper Jack Davies said the collapse of the tail was unfortunate, but the earlier batters had done enough to give the bowlers something to defend.

“At the end of the day we back those guys in, they’re probably lacking a bit of time in the middle as some of us are.

“It’s something that we’ve been trying to improve, but at the end of the day they need some time in the middle.

“They had three to four overs but there’s not much you can do. “’Malcs’ (Ryan Malcolm) had a pretty good run rate when we needed it, and Cooper (Matheson) at the top of the order as well made 39, he played his role really well.

“We pride ourselves on partnerships, and we know if we get a couple of big ones we’ll score 200 plus and we’ll be very hard to beat.”

Davies said his bowlers are up to the task of bowling to the score, but wouldn’t get too far ahead of themselves.

“I think the more damage you do early, the easier it becomes later on, the track will flatten out a little bit,” he said.

“The Surrey boys (Brenton and Kayde) are two of the best cricketers in the competition so we’ve got to put the pressure on them, get them in early while the ball’s moving around a bit and get stuck into them.

“We’re not looking at an outright, we’re just taking it a week at a time - we’re looking to get the win, first and foremost, and whatever happens after that happens.

“Our main goal is to get the win and bowl them out in as few overs as we can.”

Play resumes on Saturday from 1pm at Norm Minns Oval.

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Hawks’ skipper Paddy McNamara said Wheeler’s innings turned the tide of the match.

“We started pretty well, we got a few early wickets, so it could’ve been a lot better. “’Harry’ Wheeler just batted unbelievably - credit to him, he didn’t give us a chance or anything, he batted superbly.

“If you take away his innings it could’ve been a lot better (for us), but we’ll still take it.

“When he didn’t give us a chance at all, we just had to try our best ball to him every ball, because as soon as you bowl a loose one, it’s going to the boundary.

“Myself, Brady (Bartlett) and ‘Schona’ (Jacob Schonafinger) worked really hard just to bowl him dot balls, but he was very disciplined.

“He left them alone and when it was his ball he put it away - it was terrific

two-day batting from him.”

With nine wickets in hand and 178 runs to get, McNamara said the first hour of play on Saturday will be vital.

“It’s runs on the board, so it’s always tough but it’s under 200,” he said.

“The deck played pretty well, which was pleasing, so we definitely back ourselves in to chase it every day of the week, it’s going to be a ripper of a contest this week.

“It was a bit of a disappointing over we bowled them out and had one over to bat and it didn’t go to plan.

“But that’s cricket, and if we really knuckle down in the first session next week then it’ll go a long way for us to be able to chase the runs.”

In other A grade matches, Delatite are 2/26 chasing City Colts’ 118 run total, Wangaratta Magpies were bowled out for 223 against Beechworth Wanderers, and Benalla Bushrangers are 1/19 in reply to Ovens Valley United’s 162.

COMPOSED KNOCK: Harrison Wheeler’s 90 run innings came at the perfect time for Yarrawonga Mulwala, helping the visitors post a competitive total.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

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SPORT

Scintillating Suparazi puts rivals to sword in Country Mile qualifier

ARROGANT: Suparazi won by four lengths in heat five of the Country Mile Series at Wangaratta on Saturday.

PHOTO: Racing Photos

SUPARZI is off to the Country Mile Series Final at Moonee Valley on March 25.

Ben Brisbourne’s gun sprinter demolished his rivals in heat five of the Country Mile Series (1590m) at Wangaratta on Saturday, striding out to a four length victory at $4.40.

The four-year-old gelding was ridden patiently out of the gates by hoop Hannah Edgley which saw the pair settle towards the back half of the field.

Edgley made her move at the turn, pushing up outside the leaders before storming down the outside to a convincing victory.

It was a sense of déjà vu for Brisbourne, who won the Country Mile Series Final with Fontein Diamond at Moonee Valley in 2021 after qualifying for the main event at Wangaratta.

“It was nice to win one of the better races but we probably would’ve liked another winner or two,” Brisbourne said.

“As we stated last week we were a bit nervous about whether Suparazi would get the mile but he did strongly after that performance.

“He showed that he’s dominant over the distance so we’ll head to the final at Moonee Valley in a couple of weeks’ time with a bit of confidence.”

After drawing barrier

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nine, Brisbourne said they had to take their medicine early.

“We drew outside so common sense said that he’d be ridden a bit quieter,” he said.

“We were concerned about the mile so we thought we’d try and ride him conservatively and everything seemed to go to plan from there.

“He landed behind the favourite (Daily Bugle) who gave some good toe into the race and then he presented well in the middle of the track.

“Hannah Edgley’s the only jockey to have won on him so she’s doing a good job.”

After his arrogant performance, Suparazi will no doubt be one of the leading chances to win the final on All-Star Mile Day. “He couldn’t have been more impressive really,” Brisbourne said.

“He hasn’t won at Moonee Valley yet but he’s run some good races there.

“We’ll obviously need some luck with a half decent barrier draw but we won the final a couple of years ago so hopefully we

see a repeat performance on the day.

“This series bring back great memories, we qualified with Fontein Diamond at Wangaratta as well.

“She was the horse that gave us a bit of a kick along so it’d be super to have another winner in this race.”

Meanwhile, Brisbourne’s Storm King finished fourth in the Wangaratta Cup. The four-year-old gelding led but was ultimately run down by eventual winner Don’t Doubt Dory ($4.60).

“I thought he ran great,” Brisbourne said.

“He was attacked earlier than we would’ve liked but he’s a better horse on softer ground so we might have to be patient with him and wait for softer tracks.

“He only broke his maiden 12 months ago so to run fourth in a Wangaratta Cup was a great effort.”

Brisbourne will now turn his attention to Bendigo on Thursday when promising spinter Hell Queen will be vying for her maiden victory.

“Hell Queen’s form is solid - the two horses who ran third and fourth to her last start won yesterday so hopefully she can do the same on Thursday,” Brisbourne said.

“We’ll then have Kooled run in the Eldorado at Echuca (cup day) on Saturday.”

Julien Welsh’s Don’t Doubt Dory wins Wangaratta Cup

By WILLSON MACK THE Wangaratta Turf Club finally enjoyed a sunny cup day after the 2022 edition was abandoned due to wet weather.

Approximately 1800 patrons flocked to the course to watch Julien Welsh‘s Don‘t Doubt Dory ($4.60) win the Wangaratta Cup by half a length ahead of Peter Moody‘s Charms Star.

Apprentice jockey Carleen Hefel slotted the six–year–old gelding in behind the leaders, remaining patient as several rivals galloped past at the 600m mark.

Patience paid off though with the victor showing an impressive turn of foot to thread the needle between Charms Star and Storm King with 200m to go, passing the post first.

Turf club chief executive officer Sean Barrett was stoked with the day.

“It was a really good day with great weather – thankfully we didn‘t get that thunderstorm later on in the day,” Barrett said.

“We had a good crowd and good racing so there isn‘t much else we could ask for.

“Both of the main races (Wangaratta Cup and Country Mile Se-

ries) were crackers as well.”

Meanwhile, two locally trained gallopers managed wins with Dan McCarthy‘s Amegdul taking out race three, while Ben Brisbourne‘s Suparazi stormed home to victory in race six.

Amegdul‘s win was accompanied by stable mate Don‘t Hesitate finishing second, while Brisbourne‘s Atomic Selfie came third making it a Wangaratta treble.

McCarthy had a string of third placings for the day with Royal Pharoah (race two), Northernero (race four) and Ferlaxing (race five) all winning bronze medals in a luckless day for the local trainer. “‘Benny‘ (Brisbourne) and Suparazi did a great job in the Country Mile Series which was great to see,” Barrett said.

“They obviously tasted some success in that race a couple of years ago so hopefully they can do something similar again.”

Barrett credited the track team for the work they‘ve put in over the past few months.

“The track team have done a fantastic job, especially considering we had those additional race days in December and January,” he said.

“I can‘t speak highly enough of the work that Greg Brown and his team have done.”

CHAMPS: Julien Welsh and jockey Carleen Hefel with the Wangaratta Cup, while (inset) Don’t Doubt Dory passes the finishing post.

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SUPER SUPARAZI BEN Brisbourne’s Suparazi puts the field away in heat five of the Country Mile Series at the Wangaratta Turf Club on Saturday. The star spinter has now qualified for the Country Mile Series Final at Moonee Valley on March 25.

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Yarra’s Wonderful Wheeler A CHANCELESS knock from Yarrawonga Mulwala’s Harrison Wheeler got the Lakers to a competitive total of 183 in their clash with ladder leaders Rovers United Bruck at WJ Findlay Oval on Saturday.

Wheeler belted 90 from 170 deliveries to mount a strong case against the Hawks in the last match before the finals.

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being put in the field, RUB got the early wicket of Corey McIntosh for a third ball duck when he edged one to

Lucky Perrera behind the stumps.

The Hawks kept the pressure on, and when Matt Casey (8) and Ben Welsh (13) fell cheaply, the Lakers were in trouble at 3/31.

Wheeler came to the crease and peeled off shot after shot without giving

RUB a chance, sending anything short or wide to the rope.

While Wheeler was piling on the runs, his batting partners kept their wicket as long as they could to support him, with Jobe Fraser absorbing 60 deliveries for his 15 runs.

Wheeler was the secondlast wicket to fall, when Matt Whitten caught him on the boundary off the bowling of Brady Bartlett in the 68th over.

Bartlett was the pick of the bowlers, taking 6/77 from his 22.3 overs, while Paddy McNamara was economical for

his 3/25 from 20 overs.

With 183 runs on the board to chase and one over to face in the day, Hawks’ opener Luke Whitten faced two deliveries before he was dismissed, with RUB to resume next week at 1/6.

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