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SOAKING UP THE SUNSHINE STUDENTS from Wangaratta District Specialist School were happily enjoying the mild autumnal weather at Merriwa Park yesterday. Pictured (from left) are Isabelle Heatherill, Tori Waddell-Laing, teacher Lizz Gourley, Paddy Walsh, Eliza Tilly, Tyler Barnes, Rhyce Towns and Riley Coyne. Our average daytime temperature during March was 2C higher than last year’s daily average. Further story page 3.

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Townhouses refused FIVE double-storey townhouses at the entrance to Fairway Drive at the northern end of the new golf course estate in Waldara have been rejected

by Wangaratta council.

There were 14 objections received by council with concern from residents about traffic, parking, a lack of proper consultation, and the development being out of local neighbourhood character.

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The majority of councillors chose to vote in favour of a motion to refuse the permit despite council officers recommending that it be approved.

Plans show that the

double-storey units consist of four three-bedroom and one four-bedroom dwellings, all complete with a double garage each.

Property owner in the estate, Michael Ressom, expressed his concern about the scale of the building at council’s March ordinary meeting.

“Council’s report says that the key difference of

the development compared to others is the scale of the building and that is what we’re concerned about, five units back to back, one giant building that looks like a motel,” Mr Ressom said.

He was also worried about the close proximity of two visitor car parks to the development located right near the estate’s roundabout.

Next door neighbour to the proposed development, Lionel Allpress, pointed out that the development was completely out of character for the estate.

“We all purchased in there as it was a golf course estate with a little bit more land,” Mr Allpress said.

“This proposed development is going to completely block my view of

the Warbys or anything else out there.

“The design of the building, as you would have all seen, is very obnoxious and it’s a bit of an eyesore to the entrance of the estate.”

Resident, Kevin Mounty, also commented on the lack of parking for visitors to the townhouses at the estate.

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Stalking reforms receive pilot CALLS by Wangarattabased state MP Tania Maxwell to reform Victoria’s approach to managing stalking-behaviours have been met, following the introduction of a pilot program at Prahan and Morwell police stations.

Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party MPs Stuart Grimley and Ms Maxwell last year told the Victorian Law Reform Commission’s stalking inquiry an analysis of the Screening Assessment for Stalking and Harassment (SASH) currently in use in The Netherlands could be implemented more locally.

On Monday, Victoria Police commenced the rollout of a SASH pilot at two Victorian stations, with an eye to further expanding its coverage from July.

The SASH tool is set to provide a data-driven system which aims to identify stalking-related behaviours which may not have been logged in police information management systems, before a single trained officer is charged with overseeing an allegation through to completion.

Ms Maxwell said the announcement was a positive step following marked in-

creases in stalking behaviour in recent years.

“This is a very significant trial at a time when stalking offences outside family settings have increased more than 12 per cent in 12 months in Victoria,” she said.

“Behavioural training for police and technology come together in SASH to deliver a powerful tool that can make our communities safer.”

As part of the trial, Crime Investigation Units (CIU) will oversee high-risk cases of stalking-behaviours, while frontline officers will manage moderate and low-risk cases.

The pilot will also neces-

sitate a shift of thinking in local police officers, who will be tasked with recognising and understanding stalking behaviours rather than only identifying criminal incidents.

According to Family Violence Command Assistant Commissioner Lauren Callaway, Victoria Police were committed to holding perpetrators of dangerous stalking behaviour to account.

“Stalking and any behaviour that creates fear and control over someone is not ok,” she said.

“Stalking is a complex crime - this trial is so important because it will help police

better recognise and understand stalking behaviours to improve safety for victims - it also sends a message to anyone thinking of perpetrating these behaviours.

“Our frontline police are being equipped with an innovative and structured risk assessment tool that will greatly assist in protecting victims from unwanted behaviour.

“They will be supported by trained investigators, who will also be responsible for ensuring matters are investigated swiftly to hold perpetrators to account for their harmful actions.”

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From page 1 Council director of development services Stephen Swart said the development meets the requirements of the planning scheme.

“Each of the sites provide sufficient parking to meet the requirements in the planning scheme and each unit is double garaged and there is also a provision for a visitor car park there,” he said.

“It would not be reasonable for us to say in this case you need to provide a number of additional car parking above what the planning scheme required, because it would be very hard to defend that position should that be challenged.”

Cr Irene Grant moved the motion to oppose the application mainly on the grounds that its scale, bulk and density were inconsistent with the local neighbourhood character.

“From the outset it was proposed to be a high quality, low density housing estate surrounded by trees and shrubs and on one of Wangaratta’s more attractive entrances,” Cr Grant said.

“Restrictions were placed on the housing lots to ensure there was consistency with the type of house in Fairway Drive.

“These restrictions were aimed at ensuring the lifestyle and amenity of the area would be developed and maintained.

“These restrictions, however,

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: North and south views of the proposed five dwellings in the golf course estate. do not seem to apply to the applicant which I believe is completely inconsistent with orderly planning and outcomes for the Rural City of Wangaratta.”

“I do not want to get in the way of progress, but this building proposal will compromise the character and amenity of what is one of the more attractive housing estates.”

Cr Harvey Benton reflected on the application saying it has had a “rocky road” from the beginning with the initial plans showing five detached buildings on the block.

“I don’t think it’s in the right place and what’s been proposed for this block should be in the more urban, centralised city,” he said.

Cr Harry Bussell was one of two councillors to vote against Cr Grant’s motion to refuse the permit as he was unsure how council would defend a refusal.

The other councillor to vote against the refusal was Cr Jack Herry as he agreed with most components of the planning report to approve the development.

However, he did note that the one neighbour characteristic that it doesn’t try to appease is the “bulk and the hulking form” of the structure.

Cr Herry wanted to put a third motion up for a vote to address these concerns, however, as Cr Grant’s alternative motion to refuse the permit was carried 4-2, this didn’t take place.

NEW members are being sought for the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues board, which will hold its annual general meeting on Friday afternoon.

The AGM will be held at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre prior to the launch of this year’s festival.

Those interested in attending the meeting, and who may be prospective board members, are encouraged to book their place by emailing businessmanager@wangarattajazz. com The AGM is slated for 4pm for a 4.30pm start, and will be followed by the launch of the 2022 festival - a return to a live event after two COVID-affected years and a cancellation in 2019.

The launch begins at 7.30pm with official proceedings, followed by a performance from Melbourne brass band Horns of Leroy, then drinks and canapes.

The event is free, with those attending also asked to RSVP via email to businessmanager@wangarattajazz.com This year’s festival will be held on the weekend starting Friday, October 28, with this year’s National Jazz Awards set to feature the guitar.

In the lead-up to the event, locals also have the chance to take part in a community project which will see ‘an army of musicians’ playing woodwind, brass and percussion instruments march into Merriwa Park and take the stage with Horns of Leroy.

The first of three workshops planned before the performance will be held this Saturday at the Wangaratta High School performing arts centre in Edwards Street.

Further sessions will be held on July 16, and on October 29 (the day before the performance).

For more information, visit the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues website.

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Warmer start to autumn, with modest rainfall

By STEVE KELLY

DAYS and nights have been warmer at the start of autumn and rainfalls have been their highest in 10 years over the first three months of 2022 in Wangaratta.

The 185mm of rainfall recorded from January to March is most since 2012, when 334.4mm fell over the first quarter, with the annual rainfall figure finishing at 604.8mm.

While Wangaratta’s 53mm of March rainfall recorded at Wangaratta Airport weather station was modest compared to the 115.8mm in January, it was higher than the long-

term mean for March of 40.7mm.

March rainfall in the first month of autumn (2020 aside) has not been common in Wangaratta with the previous higher March total in 2014 when 66.8mm fell.

It has made the going difficult for farmers to plan dry sowing of crops in past years as they’ve had to wait for an autumn break.

Trevor Hourigan runs 300 dairy cows at Milawa and he said it’s drier now than it has been all summer.

He’s planning on dry sowing rye grass and clover this week before possible rain from Sunday to Tuesday next week, but it’s anyone’s

guess when the autumn break will arrive.

“We sowed some pasture on irrigated land as well and with the good spring we have feed resources in storage which should see us through the winter,” he said.

Rainfall totals across the district in March included Whitfield (King River at Cheshunt) 99mm, Myrrhee (Boggy Crk at Angleside) 87.4mm, Milawa Brown Bros 70.9mm, Eldorado 62.8mm, and Springhurst 50mm.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) predicts April to June rainfall likely to be above median for northern and eastern Australia.

La Nina remains active in the tropical Pacific but is gradually weakening.

Outlooks indicate a return to neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation conditions is likely late in the southern hemisphere autumn.

Days were warmer in March with the average daytime temperature for Wangaratta at 27.5 degrees Celsius, about 2°C higher than last year’s daily average for the month.

Overnight temperatures averaging 12.3°C were also 2.3°C warmer on average than March last year when the mercury dropped to a mean of 10°C.

Kitchen damaged in Milawa house fire

By RYAN MALCOLM A FIRE which broke out at a Lauriston Avenue address in Milawa yesterday morning could have had severe impacts if not for the rapid response from local CFA members, according to Milawa CFA captain Nathan Heywood.

Two CFA trucks were supported by Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews from Wangaratta at the property at around 10am, after an electrical fault sparked a kitchen blaze.

The quick response by members of the nearby Milawa Fire Brigade saw flames quickly contained to the kitchen area, with the situation declared under control within approximately 22 minutes.

Mr Heywood said apart from the dishwasher responsible for the spark, the kitchen had been largely saved.

“It was a very good save by the brigade,” he said.

“The homeowners won’t be able to stay here for a little while - there’s some smoke and water damage to the kitchen.

“It could have been a lot worse - it was extremely lucky.”

A CFA spokesperson confirmed crews had remained on scene for some time in an effort to assist with mopping up the kitchen.

MAJOR RESPONSE: Some 10 CFA vehicles responded to an out-of-control burn-off on Warby Range Road earlier this week.

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Private burn-off spread to roadside APPROXIMATELY five acres of bushland was impacted, after a private burn-off grew out of control at South Wangaratta on Monday morning.

According to a CFA spokesperson, crews were notified the planned burn had spread to the roadside along Warby Range Road at around 11.49am.

Some 10 CFA vehicles from

Wangaratta, South Wangaratta, Killawarra, Glenrowan and Taminick brigades, as well as Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) personnel, promptly attended in an effort to curtail the blaze.

“The scene was declared under control at 12.16pm, with crews remaining on scene for some time to continue blacking out,” the spokesperson said.

A Wangaratta Fire Brigade spokesperson said the blaze was a timely reminder to remain vigilant despite the region’s fire danger period having officially ended.

“Although restrictions have been lifted it is a reminder not to be complacent with the cooler weather,” the spokesperson said.

“Ensure you have adequate breaks and water available.”

Premier phone threats diverted A WANGARATTA man has admitted he would like his time again, after ringing the office of Premier Daniel Andrews and threatening the welfare of the Wangarattaborn politician’s mother during a series of calls last year.

Appearing at Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday, the accused pleaded guilty to a number of charges including using a carriage service to menace, after he placed three calls to the Premier’s office on the evening of February 5.

Police prosecutor Constable Victoria Lennon said the messages, all of which went to voicemail and were later found by a switchboard operator, had begun as political commentary around the ongoing COVID lockdown conditions.

However, a third call raised alarms among Victoria’s Counter Terrorism Command, after the accused allegedly told the Premier he would visit his mother’s address if the statewide lockdown was not lifted early the following week.

After phone records indicated the calls had been made from a mobile registered to the defendant, he was quick to express regret following his February 23 arrest.

“I regret doing it and wish to better myself from this,” he said during a police interview.

Magistrate Peter Dunn was quick to admonish the defendant’s actions, a sentiment which was echoed by the defendant himself.

“It was the wrong way to go about it,” he told Mr Dunn.

“I do feel remorse and I feel really silly that I’ve ended up here.”

Mr Dunn ordered the defendant write an apology to the Premier’s office, before the matters were diverted without conviction.

The defendant was also permitted to keep his mobile phone.

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ENTERTAINING: Year 12 showstoppers (from left) Phoebe Webster, Gabriel Curtin, Brynna Lowen, Dani Adams, Louis Grech, Georgia Aldous and Ben Kaye got the crowd excited.

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By ERIN HAWKSWORTH WANGARATTA High School’s 2012 Talent Quest went off with smoke, lights and glow sticks last Thursday night.

This year’s theme for the schools’ annual music and dance exposé was “Time Travel”, with the year 12s dressing up as characters from all styles and eras, including cave men, cowboys and Indians, Lady Gaga and robots.

The event is an opportunity for all members of the school community to have fun and enjoy local talent, with even staff getting involved in dressing up and staging a performance.

Despite a shorter than usual first term, performers and organisers alike still managed to prepare costumes, mu sic and lighting that impressed the 750

strong crowd.

Senior students got the show off to a fabulous start, running through the darkened PAC covered in glow sticks, then appearing on stage for a short dance or skit reflecting their eras.

A group of year 12s danced to “The Time Warp”, as choreographed by teacher Jenny Chivers, the leading lady in terms of organising the event every year.

The audience was treated to a range of comedy skits, dance and musical acts throughout the evening.

These included skits such as “Farmyard Friends”, an innovative six-man rap involving only the names of

animals, and musical acts such as Pigeon People’s version of “Syndicate”, and Isabelle Currie playing “Brother”.

While the judges, including past students and former music teacher David Ashfield, deliberated, staff took to the stage to perform their hilarious act which, as always, was a crowdpleaser.

“This is my first year I’ve attended, and it’s been a great night,” said year 12 student and performer Lucy Roe. “The level of performance has been amazing, and the art and sound teams have done a wonderful job... it’s been great.

“It’s a great chance for year 12s to have some fun before really heading into the rest of the year, as well as being fun for the rest of the school to get involved in or watch.”

CAPTURING AN ICON: Erica Pike and Anne Schulze were among those who took part in a U3A Wangaratta drawing class at Bishop’s Lodge on Thursday afternoon. PHOTO: Simone Kerwin

U3A Wangaratta expanding and sharing local knowledge FACE-to face classes have resumed for U3A Wangaratta with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in 2022.

The return has sparked a membership increase, with more than 100 locals including many new members keen to expand on and share their knowledge.

Among the classes on the agenda this term is the ‘Scribblers’ course, which last week gave participants the chance to take part in an open-air drawing exercise at Wangaratta’s Bishop’s Lodge, on the corner of Ovens and Cusack Streets.

Coordinated by local artists Helen Hill and Dianne Glenister, the short course

teaches new artists of various skill levels how to draw a variety of subjects including birds, buildings and portraits.

The classes have increased participants’ confidence in drawing, as well as offering social connection.

U3A Wangaratta was established more than 35 years ago, and was one of the first groups created in regional Victoria.

It aims to provide opportunities for seniors to learn and share socially with each other.

Along with the Scribblers course, classes this year have covered gardening, languages (French, Latin

and Italian), music, introduction to the share market, economics, current affairs, cryptic crosswords and literature.

U3A’s second semester begins in July, with new courses on offer, and new members are always welcome.

Meetings are held in a dedicated room at the Wangaratta Turf Club, and there are plans for a meeting room in the Wareena Park redevelopment when it gets under way.

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Suspension, $2000 fine for careless conduct A WOMAN who deliberately sped through the scene of a vehicle accident will be off the road for at least three months, after Magistrate Peter Dunn found she had acted carelessly in the presence of emergency service workers.

Dealing with the matter ex parte at Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday, police prosecutor Constable Victoria Lennon said conditions had been wet when emergency service crews responded to a crash at the Ryley and Perry street intersection on June 30 last year.

With at least three emergency vehicles on scene and police managing traffic, Cnst Lennon said the accused had accelerated through the intersection, travelling at the posted 60kph speed limit instead of slowing to 40kph near the incident.

Police gave chase and quickly intercepted the vehicle, finding the driver in possession of a Victorian probationary licence which had been suspended the day previous due to speed.

They identified the New South Wales-registered vehicle to have bald front tyres, and promptly impounded the vehicle at a cost of more than $1000.

According to Cnst Lennon, the accused told police the occupant of one of the vehicles involved in the crash had deliberately “smashed my car up” previously, prompting her to accelerate carelessly through the scene.

In suspending the defendant’s licence for a further three months, Mr Dunn also saw fit to denounce her actions, imposing an additional $2000 fine.

By GRAHAM CLEMENTS INCREASING fuel costs appear to be being absorbed by local businesses and organisations in Wangaratta while charities fear for their impact on the disadvantaged.

According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum the average price per litre of fuel in Wangaratta had increased from $1.65 a litre at the end of December to $2.10 on March 27.

In regional Victoria the average price of diesel had increased from $1.62 a litre to $2.21 a litre over the same period.

The 50 per cent cut of 22 cents in the fuel excise, announced in the federal budget, will decrease the price of both diesel and petrol, but by less than half of the increase over the past three months.

“We have to push on and bear the cost of fuel,” Rick Thewlis from Wangaratta Taxis said.

“We don’t anticipate putting up fare prices because of the fuel price at this stage.

“I hope the excise cut will get us over the hump caused by the war (in Ukraine).”

Don Joyce from Wangaratta Coachlines said while others may be applying a fuel levy, they have not.

“I think this is going to be ongoing and affect fares and charter costs,” he said.

BEARING THE COST: Taxi owner Rick Thewlis is absorbing fuel price increases.

“The excise cut is good news, but we hope in six months (when the excise cut is removed) that the price of fuel has come down.”

Wangaratta council’s expenditure on fuel has risen sharply.

“Council saw an increase of 30 per cent (from $49,200 to $64,000) in its total fuel costs in February, driven by both the increase in fuel prices and also in part due to the return to the workplace for many staff as COVID restrictions eased,” Sarah Brindley, council’s director corporate services said.

“Rural City of Wangaratta are not proposing any fuel-related

price increases for council services at this time,” she said.

Anglicare offers fuel vouchers to the disadvantaged, but has not yet seen an increase in requests for them in Wangaratta.

“But generally the vouchers are only given out when someone has a specific need - if they have to attend a doctor’s appointment or a job interview for example,” Michael Oerlemans, regional director of Anglicare Victoria North Central said.

“While we’re pleased the government has committed to cutting the fuel excise, the initiative

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is only a temporary fix.

“The reprieve of lower fuel costs is definitely welcome, but there needs to be a long-term solution to the current cost of living issue we’re experiencing.

“In areas like Wangaratta there are fewer public transport options and amenities available, so people are generally more reliant on their cars than in cities and larger regional centres.

“We’ll continue to see our clients choosing between putting petrol in the car and feeding their families - they often don’t have the means to do both.”

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Businesses bear the brunt of price rises OUR page five story by Graham Clements headlined ‘Fuel cost increases not passed on to customers’ highlights just how tough it continues to be for local businesses, and indeed the council.

The 50 per cent reduction of the fuel tariff by the Federal Budget will ease the situation buts its important to remember even then the cost is still very high compared to historic averages.

The fuel price remains one of the essential items we really can’t control without taking drastic action such as freezing prizes or even nationalising the industry, which could create even more serious problems down the track.

Oil prices are largely controlled by a handful of countries, such as OPEC, USA and of course Russia, the embargoes that have been placed on the latter for their invasion of Ukraine the cause of the latest rises.

Until that situation changes, which doesn’t seem possible in the short term, we need to keep supporting our local businesses to help them through this new challenge.

It also highlights the need for Australia to find alternative fuel sources or somehow greatly improve fuel efficiency to avoid similar problems in the future.

After spending so long in lockdown, most families will be prepared to pay the extra cost just to get on the road and go somewhere for their holidays.

Now if there was just some way the government, any government could solve the eternal riddle of why fuel companies need to increase their prices at peak holiday periods.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on a proposed clamp down to reduce contamination of kerb services council provides, with ratepayers possibly losing their bins for repeated offences.

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Kevin Johns: If that was ever to happen, surely paying for a service you’re not receiving can’t be a legal act?

Sam Trabant: Well that’s one way to increase roadside dumping just out of town.

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This council isn’t exactly the sharpest tool in the shed is it?

Clem Simmo: I wonder if the EPA has been consulted about this?

Leslie Matthews: What is wrong with people taking some responsibility for what they put in their bins?

Blaming the council for your own lazy behaviors really is taking it too far...

Joanne McKellin: Leslie Matthews what if someone puts something in the bin

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once it’s on the kerb Roxanne Sacco: Well people do use other people’s bins Geoff Smith: Instead of smacking people how about running a detailed education program. There will still be people who are unsure what bins to use.

Bobby Boss: And when you confiscate there yellow bin and they have to use the red bin for all rubbish will you take that bin away also.

Drrrrrr, not a lot of thought

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Ashley Clough: Ok. So a bin left on ‘council land’ overnight, unattended, unlocked is what you will base your decisions on against the homeowner ?

With threats of charging for a service you will not provide ?

Good luck with that.

Paul Crabb: So Council want ratepayers , who are charged a premium , to do the job of private enterprise who reap the profits

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Scammers targeting scamming victims PEOPLE are being warned to be aware of uninvited offers of help to recover money for an up-front payment, following a spike in reports of money recovery scams.

These scams target people who have already lost money to a previous scam by promising to help victims recover their losses after paying a fee in advance.

Australians have lost over $270,000 to these scams so far this year, an increase of 301 per cent.

Scammers will ask for money and personal information before offering to ‘help’ the victim and will then disappear and stop all contact.

Scammers target previous scam victims, contacting them out of the blue, and pose as a trusted organisation such as a law firm, fraud taskforce or government agency.

They often ask victims to fill out fake paperwork or provide identity documents.

Scammers may request remote access to computers or smart phones, enabling them to scam their unsuspecting victims.

If you get contacted out of the blue by someone offering to help recover scam losses for a fee, it is a scam.

Hang up the phone, delete the email and ignore any further contacts.

Don’t give financial details or copies of identity documents to anyone who you’ve never met in person and never give strangers remote access to your devices.

People who have lost money to a scam should contact their bank or financial institution as soon as possible.

If they are not happy with the financial institution’s response, victims can make a complaint to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority which is a free and independent dispute resolution service.

For more advice visit the Scamwatch website.

Delia Rickard, ACCC deputy chair

Help police put a stop to illegal guns CRIME Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are working together to encourage the community to share information about illegal guns and hand over any they may have in their possession.

New Crime Statistics Agency data shows illegal firearms incidents have increased by nearly five per cent in Victoria since 2020.

Last year, there were almost 2500 firearms-related incidents across the state.

Do you think you’ll be better off under the newly announced Federal Budget?

LONG RIDE: Members of the Bridge Builders Youth Organisation in Lilydale stopped in at the Edi Upper Primary School last week during their bi-annual postie bike charity ride, raising money for young people. The ride kicked off on March 24 with around 36 riders and their support team travelling 1500 kilometres in five days, visiting Apollo Bay, Hamilton, Echuca and Bright.

Bridge Builders Limited is a national, not-for-profit youth charity, delivering public benevolent services to young people aged 12 to 25 who find themselves disadvantaged, distressed or in need of assistance. The organisation is raising money towards the building of a $40 million youth corporate and community facility. The riders arrived at Edi Upper at 10am, had morning tea with the school community - also giving children some caps and prizes for a colouring competition they took part in - before heading off. Anyone wanting to donate to the project can do so by visiting www.mycause.com.au/events/mykidspostiebikeride.

Any gun violence is concerning.

Illegal firearms mean dangerous shootings, thefts, and other violent acts that can put innocent lives at risk.

Over the past nine months since Australia’s first permanent National Firearms Amnesty was launched, there have been over 13,000 guns surrendered across Australia.

Still there is more that needs to be done with over an estimated 260,000 remaining in circulation.

If you own an unregistered gun, now is the time to hand it in before someone reports you.

Since July we have received 1354 firearms reports to Crime Stoppers Victoria.

This shows many Victorians trust Crime Stoppers to keep their information secure, so you should too.

Speaking up could save someone’s life, including your own.

People found in possession of illicit guns face serious consequences, including up to four years’ imprisonment.

If you are in possession of an illegal

firearm, you can now surrender it to police or licensed firearms dealer without penalty under Victoria’s permanent amnesty.

Anyone with information about an illegal gun is urged to make a report to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

You can choose to remain anonymous and all reports are taken seriously.

Stella Smith, Crime Stoppers Victoria CEO

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Free coding tutorial, in time for school holidays

CLIMATE CREW: (From left) Evelina Dudzinski (Wangaratta council), Leah Cornell-Morrissey (DELWP), Russell Sully (president WLS), Stephanie Grant (video host), Adrian Vaughan (Noisebox Productions) and Ann Brain (secretary WLS).

PHOTO: Graham Clements

Adapting to climate change

By GRAHAM CLEMENTS VIDEOS about how locals can prepare for climate change and reduce their carbon emissions were recently launched by Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability (WLS).

The videos were mainly shot in Wangaratta and feature many local people and businesses with experience in creating a more sustainable environment.

The videos are on building and renovating; energy and electricity; choosing a home to buy or rent; home gardens; and everyday shopping choices.

They offer tips, such as having a

“Creating the videos taught me a lot as I am renovating a house at the moment...all of my plans for it got ripped up...I changed the insulation, ripped out the gas, changed the shape of the roof so it fits more solar panels,” Adrian said.

The videos were funded by a Climate Ready Hume Mini Grant from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

Ann Brain, secretary of Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability, was the driving force behind the project.

“Living in many houses has taught me about how different houses suit

light-coloured roof to reflect heat to create a more energy efficient house, or eating food from a home garden to reduce transportation emissions, while a Tesla owner tells how electrical vehicles are a practical vehicle for the local area.

The videos are engagingly hosted by Stephanie Grant, who is currently a year 12 student at Wangaratta High School.

“It is good to have a young voice in these videos because climate change is the most concerning issue for people my age,” Stephanie said.

Adrian Vaughan, from Noisebox Productions, directed, filmed and produced the videos.

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“It just makes sense to use passive solar energy and passive solar design in housing as it is more thermally comfortable and uses less energy,” she said.

Wangaratta council helped with some minor financing, catering and printing for the project.

“These videos show that everyone can make a change to help us adapt to a changing environment,” council sustainability officer Evelina Dudzinski said.

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CODING enthusiasts in regional areas can access an online tutorial being offered

by Code Camp during the upcoming school holidays.

The Australian learn-to-code program is offering two free build-yourown games, aimed at young people living outside metropolitan areas.

In the free online tutorial, kids can choose to make the game Super Slimer, guiding a friendly slime blob collecting coins and avoiding baddies, or Firewall, where a heroic wizard of witch wards off evil spirits.

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Aust defence missiles fast-tracked

AUSTRALIAN fighter jets and navy vessels will be armed with new long-range strike missiles years ahead of schedule under a $3.5 billion fasttracked package.

Defence Minister Peter Dutton said the expedited timetable is being used to deter acts of aggression against Australia.

“The world has been shocked with what we’ve seen in Europe and in Ukraine and we hope and pray that doesn’t spread to other countries,” Mr Dutton told the Seven Network on Tuesday.

“But we’re also very worried about what’s happening in the

Indo-Pacific and this is about Australia being prepared and making sure that we can stare down any act of bullying against our country.”

The missiles will be able to strike targets up to 900 kilometres away and will be manufactured by US defence companies Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.

The weapons include missiles for the RAAF arriving three years ahead of schedule and missiles for the navy five years ahead of schedule.

Hi-tech sea mines will also arrive three years earlier under the package.

Mr Dutton said Australia is

working towards its own sovereign manufacturing capabilities in the medium term, but the quickest way to acquire the missiles is through US partners.

Raytheon Australia and Lockheed Martin Australia have officially been announced as strategic partners under the $1 billion sovereign weapons manufacturing enterprise.

“We’re trying to establish the industry here and we’re going to do that very quickly and accelerate that as well because we need to, we must,” Mr Dutton said.

Opposition Leader Anthony

Albanese says the government has got some of its defence spending wrong, pointing towards scrapped programs.

“What we need to do is ensure our defence investment produces assets - we know that $5 billion has been spent on submarines that haven’t produced anything except a torn up contract,” he said.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison defended the decision to cancel the French submarine contract, saying the strategic environment had changed since the contract was signed and diesel-powered submarines wouldn’t be up to the job.

“The opportunity for Aus-

tralia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines at the time of the decision was not present,” he said.

“The submarines that we were going to buy we’re not going to be able to meet the task that we needed them to perform to keep Australia safe.”

The defence minister said a major announcement about the procurement of the nuclear submarines will be made later in the year as he opened a new $96 million navy guided weapons facility in western Sydney on Tuesday.

The facility will be used as part of Australia’s sovereign guided weapons program.

TRAGEDY: A driver in his 60s has died after his vehicle became submerged in a river in Victoria’s east.

Mr Dutton flagged the submarines arriving in Australia much sooner than expected, with the first boat anticipated to be in the water at the end of the 2030s.

The United States and the United Kingdom under trilateral AUKUS alliance “understand the situation in the Indo-Pacific”, Mr Dutton said when speaking of the expedited timeline and warning of Chinese militarisation.

“I think we can condense the timeline of delivery,” he said.

“But we’ll release all of that detail at the appropriate time.”

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Victorian driver, 66, dies in floodwaters A VICTORIAN man, 66, has died after his car became submerged in a swollen river in the state’s east, following days of heavy rain.

The Mirboo North man and his friend were in separate vehicles when he tried to cross a river

at Thomson about 1.30pm on Monday.

He was crossing a river near Sullivan Track when his Nissan Patrol dropped into a deep section of the crossing and was swept away in floodwaters.

His friend tried to rescue him, before calling emergency services.

Police divers found the driver inside his submerged car on Tuesday morning and will prepare a report for the coroner.

Victoria’s east was hit with heavy

Labor lays out his commitment to farmers LABOR leader Anthony Albanese will set up a $500 million fund to encourage investment in the farm sector and earmark $656 million for a regional telecommunications package if he wins government.

Addressing a National Farmers Federation conference in Canberra, Mr Albanese said the National Reconstruction Fund will be specifically for the agriculture, forestry, fisheries, food and fibre sectors.

“This will encourage investment in value adding and growing exports. It will help diversify the sector and open up new possibilities for trade,” he said.

Mr Albanese also announced a plan to improve mobile

coverage throughout Australia, including a $400 million fund to expand multi-carrier mobile coverage along with an audit of blackspots.

“This is a comprehensive, targeted plan that will ensure better mobile coverage on roads, on farms, and across regional communities - and better broadband too,” the federal opposition leader said.

Asked if he would scrap the agriculture worker visa if he wins government, Mr Albanese told an audience of farmers and stakeholders he would provide a better system.

“The ag visa is not real at the moment ... we will sit down with you and have an appropriate system,” he told the conference.

Earlier, Agriculture Minister David Littleproud criticised the Australian Workers’ Union for campaigning against the visa.

“Labour force is the biggest constraint on our industry at the moment, I’m proud to say I never gave up on an ag visa,” he said.

“I’m not going to make election commitments and promises, we’re going to act and we’re going to act in this year’s budget $21 billion worth of investment in regional and rural Australia.”

Farmers have a list of five priority areas they say need to be addressed for agriculture to thrive, including a $5 billion rural telecommunications fund to improve connectivity for remote Australia.

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rain over the weekend, with parts of Gippsland receiving up to 280mm.

Showers eased on Monday but another weather system will move over the east on Wednesday, bringing more rain.

Most flood warnings had been

downgraded by Tuesday, however a moderate warning remains in place for the Mitchell River downstream of Glenaladale.

Authorities warn drivers to never enter floodwaters.

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Deputy keen to be Tassie premier: reports TASMANIA’S Liberal Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff is reportedly keen to take on the island state’s job, following the sudden resignation of Premier Peter Gutwein.

Mr Gutwein announced on Monday he was quitting politics after two years in the role, citing a draining workload during the COVID-19 pandemic.

State Liberal MPs will decide his replacement at a partyroom meeting, which is expected to be held on Friday.

No one has publicly declared an interest in running for premier, but several media outlets report Liberal sources have said Mr Rockliff wants to take up the job.

His office has been contacted for comment.

Mr Rockliff, who holds the health portfolio and several others, has been deputy since the Liberals came to power in 2014.

Federal Tasmanian Liberal MP Bridget Archer, a close friend of Mr Gutwein, has indicated she would not be surprised to see Mr Rockliff put his hand up.

State Greens leader Cassy O’Connor said she would like to see Mr Rockliff step up.

“He’s kind and he’s decent and intelligent. He’s always, I think, put the public interest first,” she told reporters on Tuesday.

Mr Gutwein was elected

unopposed as premier by the Liberal Party in January 2020 after Will Hodgman’s shock decision to depart mid-term.

Mr Rockliff, considered one of the more moderate state Liberals, did not throw his hat in the ring at that point, running on a ticket as Mr Gutwein’s deputy.

Infrastructure Minister Michael Ferguson was in contention for the job with Attorney-General Elise Archer as deputy, but the pair pulled out before a partyroom vote.

The Liberals will also need to appoint a new treasurer to follow in Mr Gutwein’s shoes and re-allocate his tourism and climate change portfolios.

-AAP

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MPs back their parties’ budgets NATIONALS deputy leader and Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie and Labor candidate for Indi Nadia David have each backed their respective parties recently announced budgets while slamming the political rivals.

Senator McKenzie said Indi families, businesses and concession holders are among the big winners from a number of welcome and needed measures announced in the Federal Budget to relieve cost of living pressures, provide tax relief and expand job opportunities.

“From July 1 over 62,000 low and middle income taxpayers in Indi will receive up to $1500 and couples up to $3000 a year in tax relief while a new one-off $420 cost of living tax offset will also be implemented,” Senator McKenzie said.

“In addition, more than 50,000 people in Indi will receive a new one-off $250 Cost of Living payment which will be delivered within weeks.

“For the next six months, more than 100,000 car owners in Indi will save 22 cents a litre through the temporary reduction in fuel excise, and as a Victorian rural-based Senator, I know regional families will appreciate the reprieve from recent fuel price hikes.

“The Liberal and Nationals Government have helped to make the dream of home ownership a reality and this will continue with a doubling to 50,000 places available per year under the Home Guarantee Scheme.

“This will help more single parents to buy a home with a deposit as low as two per cent and help more first home buyers with a deposit as low as five per cent.

She said the government had also backed small businesses with the lowest tax rates in 50 years as well as record investment incentives including paying $120 for every $100 a small business spends on training their employees, and providing a $120 tax deduction to help them to become

DRAWING YOUNG PEOPLE TO HISTORY: Wangaratta RSL sub branch volunteer and veteran Vicki Bear hopes local primary school students will take the opportunity to participate in the Anzac Day colouring competition.

PHOTO: Kurtis Hickling

Colouring-in the events of the past for our youngsters

FASCINATING READING: Both the Coalition Government and Opposition have released their budget plans leading into the May election.

PHOTO: AAP Photos

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shown by the Royal Commission.

“We’ll mandate a registered nurse on site in every aged care home 24 hours a day.

“We’ll require a minimum 215 minutes of staff care per resident each day.

“Labor will support higher wages for Aged Care staff in a FairWork case, and fully fund any increase.

“Labor will also work to lift wages with ‘Same WorkSame Pay’ laws to stop underpayment of casuals and back pay rises for low paid industries dominated by women, such as Aged and Disability Care.

“These plans will make a difference to so many people across Indi and wider Australia. We need a Government that’s on the side of workers, that really cares about our young people and older Australians.”

Ms David will launch her campaign this Friday at the Blazing Stump, Wodonga, at 6pm.

Accompanied by Mich-Elle Myers, the national Labor Campaigns Director, with a possible surprise visit from the Hon Brendan O’Connor MP, Shadow Minister for Defence, Ms David’s launch will be focused on celebrating the campaign to come.

More information on the 2022-23 Budget can be found at www.budget.gov.au.

more productive and competitive.

A new $2.8 billion investment to increase take up and completion rates of new apprentices by providing $5000 payments, and up to $15,000 in wage subsidies for their employers to take them on.

Ms David criticised the Morrison Budget as a “short sighted election ploy with no answers to the real issues people face”.

“A one-off payment might help, though I’m not sure how far Mr Frydenburg thinks $250 will actually go, but people across Indi are facing ongoing cost of living pressures like rising rents and housing costs, petrol prices and childcare fees,” she said.

“Short term measures won’t make up for years of cutbacks and low wages, overseen by this Morrison Government.

Ms David said Labor leader Anthony Albanese budget’s reply was a positive alternative to take to the people of Indi.

“We think supporting workers and caring for the youngest and oldest in our community is essential for a better future,” she said.

“Our policy will lift the cap on childcare subsidies and deliver cheaper childcare for all families.”

“All of us can see the need to fix the crisis in Aged Care

YOUNG people are becoming increasingly aware of the sacrifices made by their forebears in conflicts which have occurred throughout history.

From education at school to involvement in ceremonies and marches, as well as at-home observation of Anzac Day and Remembrance Day during COVID-19 lockdowns, there have been plenty of opportunities to increase their knowledge.

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Camp education Appin Park Primary School THE Year 3/4 classes spent last week at the Fifteen Mile Creek Outdoor School where they were exposed to many new challenges and undertook a variety of different activities.

The focus was to challenge each individual, to continue to develop their persistence and resilience when faced with new situations.

Participating in activities like the flying fox and climbing the 10 metre wall certainly encouraged the majority of students to face some of their fears and to realise that getting out of their comfort zone can be a positive experience.

Archery not only required some technical skills but more importantly, concentration and focus.

Attention to teamwork was highlighted throughout the week; students learning that many hands make light work and to listen to everybody’s thoughts and ideas before developing a plan to complete the task.

Campers returned on Friday happy and tired with a greater appreciation of their abilities and their peers.

FIRST PLACE: Wangaratta Primary student Dermot Mitchell has excelled in the 100 metre sprint at the state championships.

Sports superstar Wangaratta Primary School ON the March Labour Day weekend, Dermot Mitchell participated in the state championships for Little Athletics competing in the 100 metre sprint.

Not only did Dermot achieve a personal best time of 13.07 seconds, but he came first in the state in the event.

All staff and students extend their biggest congratulations to Dermot, with everyone extremely proud about what he has achieved.

Well done!

OUTDOOR ACTION: Sam Lewis and Linken Stow work together to find the right material to build their waterproof bush hut.

ROUND ABOUT: Carra students Jack Seymour, Hamish Brauman and George Wilson are among those enjoyed the schools new sensory body balls.

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THE two groups, Blue Wrens and Red Robins, have had a great start to the year.

There has been a focus on settling in for the first term, and making sure each child is finding their feet within the kinder community.

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The wood frog (Rana sylvatica) can survive being frozen.

Quiz answers: 1. Hemocyanin contains copper to carry oxygen. It gives the blood a blue (cyan) colour. 2. The Tasmanian devil’s eyes are suited to night vision. 3. It takes approximately three seconds for any sound, including thunder, to travel one kilometre through the atmosphere. 4. True. The wood frog stores urea and glucose in its tissues and this limits the amount of ice that forms within its body. 5. b).

Cheetahs cannot roar. The other four are all part of the Panthera genus, often referred to as the ‘great cats’, and are the only cat species that have the anatomical structure that allows them to roar.

STUDENTS are enjoying the schools new sensory body balls.

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WATER FUN: Children including Will Sacco and Jimmy Kerlin have settle in to first term at kinder.

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WHAT’S ON

Farmers market THE Wangaratta monthly farmers market will be held this Saturday morning in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral from 8am until 12pm.

Meet the producers and shop for what’s in season including meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, eggs, pasta, cakes, bread and more.

Steinway on Stage PIANIST Sandra Williams will be joined by soprano Colleen Arnott for the next Steinway on Stage twilight concert being held at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Wednesday, April 27 at 6pm.

The pair will perform with the audience gathered around the Steinway grand piano, on the stage in the Alpine MDF theatre.

Enjoy a one hour program of classics, opera and jazz standards with tickets available at www.wpacc.com.au.

Comic opera in Oxley OPERA company Mr Lyster’s Colonial Touring Opera will present the classic Don Pasquale in the tradition style at the Oxley Shire Hall on Saturday, April 30.

Experience the excitement of live, comic opera and colourful costumes in a local hall, with a cast of seven including Helen Koehne and Hew Wagner.

The show starts at 2pm and tickets are available through www.trybooking.com or by calling 0410 890 388.

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FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT: There are fun things for everyone to see and do this weekend when the Off-Grid Living Festival is held at Centennial Park in Eldorado.

Entertainment and activities galore at Off-Grid Living Festival A FESTIVAL which has grown to become one of the best sustainability events in Australia will be held at Centennial Park in Eldorado this weekend.

The Off-Grid Living Festival is an inspiring and entertaining celebration of sustainable living, self-sufficiency and traditional crafts, where people can explore everything from back-to-basics bush skills to the latest innovations in renewable energy.

Up to 200 stallholders and exhibitors will showcase their wares and expertise over two big days, with a packed program of workshops, demonstrations and talks.

Organiser Kate Nottingham said the festival has been running since 2018 and it’s getting bigger each year, as a growing number of people become interested in sustainable living and reducing their impact on the environment.

“We expect up to 5000 to attend each day of the festival with the Saturday event usually selling out, so we recommend booking online,” she said.

“There will be free live entertainment, demonstrations and talks taking place across three big stages giving people the chance to then enrol in workshops they might be interested in.

“We also have the biggest line-up of food and drinks this year, all embracing a healthy or unique theme, or cooking their food off-grid.”

Among the massive line-up are demonstrations and workshops in cooking and food preparation, natural building techniques, blacksmithing, DIY solar, weaving, jewellery making, leathercraft and wool spinning.

There will also be the chance to learn more about electric vehicles, off-grid home and garden design, permaculture, health and wellbeing ideas, alternative farming and bush survival skills.

The family-friendly festival has plenty of entertainment for kids including a bee talk, crafts, face painting, an animal petting zoo and much more.

The festival runs on Saturday and Sunday from 9am until 4pm, with single day passes $25, or $35 for a full weekend pass (kids under 14 free with an adult registration) available at www.offgridlivingfestival. com.au.

Plenty of parking is available on site from 8am with assistance being provided by volunteers from the local fire brigade (with a gold coin donation appreciated).

Wangaratta jazz festival launch

Call for entries for art exhibition in King Valley

Ron Vincent tribute to Cat Stevens

THE launch of the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues will be held on Friday night at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.

Official proceedings will commence at 7.30pm and feature a performance by Melbourne’s premier New Orleans brass band, Horns of Leroy.

The free event will be followed by drinks and canapes in the foyer afterwards, with RSVP required to businessmanager@wangarattajazz. com.

ARTISTS residing anywhere in the Rural City of Wangaratta are invited to contribute their work for an exhibition called Convergence being held at King River Brewing in the King Valley over two weekends, on April 23 to 24 and April 30 to May 1.

An initiative of King Valley Arts, the event offers local artists the opportunity to come together and exhibit and sell their work in the welcoming gallery space which will be open to the public.

To find out more, visit www.kingvalleyarts. com.au, with online entry having been extended - now open until Friday, April 8.

INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Ron Vincent will perform unforgettable renditions of hit songs from artist Cat Stevens at The Vine Hotel on May 7.

Ron Vincent’s hauntingly beautiful vocals and performance style translate to being one of the most authentic, entertaining and exciting shows honouring the legendary artist.

The show will start at 8pm and tickets are available at www. thevinehotel.net.au.

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(January 20 to February 18) You could be assuming far too many responsibilities, whether it’s at work or in personal matters. Be careful that you’re not weighed down by them.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’re getting closer to your goals. And since nothing succeeds like success (or the promise thereof), don’t be surprised to find new supporters swimming alongside you.

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

Funding will expand Whitfield’s childcare

By ANITA McPHERSON A SIGNIFICANT funding boost combined with indicators of population growth means the Whitfield Community Childcare Centre is set for significant expansion, and its committee is considering how that would be best accommodated.

The centre situated in the main street of Whitfield has grown steadily in the last few years and with forecasts looking strong it has secured a $360,000 grant from the Department of Social Services community grants hub, with around $320,000 of it going towards capital infrastructure.

Staff member Kate Walsh said grant conditions mean it will increase its capacity from 15 to 25 children per day; a level that means the preschool will outgrow the existing facility.

She said the committee now needs to consider proceeding with plans for a major renovation at the current location, or moving the childcare/preschool to the Whitfield and District Primary School site.

“An incredible amount of work has been put into planning for both possibilities - drafting plans and obtaining costings on either renovating the current centre or moving to the primary school,” she said.

“We have consulted with the school council and school principal who are on board with us relocating there and we are currently waiting for the department of education to respond.”

Ms Walsh said key considerations include whether the size of building needed for the increased capacity would fit on the existing site and whether sufficient parking could still be provided, and with more

CHANGE AHEAD: Staff and families involved in the Whitfield Community Childcare Centre including Lana Mori, Mario Mori, Kate Walsh, Mia Mori, Grace Darling, Maddison Pryor and Darcy Pryor are pleased it will continue to grow and expand its services. children and new streetscape works expected to reduce the number of spaces, it is unlikely.

She said there is also a push now to have preschools situated on primary school land, ensuring kinder kids had a smoother transition into school, being already familiar with the facilities while being able to establish relationships, learn and interact with older children.

“While it would be a tight squeeze building something new on the existing site, the Whitfield Primary School is huge and using just two per cent of the school’s land for a preschool will provide ample space for the buildings and outdoor space we require,” she said.

“The school would also maintain the preschool building - and building maintenance is costly, it takes a lot of time and is a huge task for a volunteer committee to manage - so it would reduce the massive load and responsibility of the committee while securing the

longevity of the centre.”

While the current childcare centre has been at the same location for over 30 years - the facility initially donated by three community members - if it were to move, the committee plans for the building to remain as a community asset.

“Hopefully renting out the building will provide fundraising for the preschool,” said Ms Walsh.

“We are seeking legal advice on how best to proceed - there is a lot to consider in what is a fairly ambitious but exciting plan.”

As the centre considers its options, Ms Walsh said the committee wants to keep the community informed about what is happening - happy the service is growing and will be accessible for more families in the King Valley.

She said moving to the school site is supported by current committee members and the families who use the centre,

WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group meets each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral.

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

WANGARATTA Garden Club will meet tomorrow, April 7, in the Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall in Phillipson Street from 1.30pm.

Belinda from North East Natural Health Centre will visit to speak about herbs.

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

Carpet bowls will run tomorrow and on Monday from 12 noon. Euchre will be held on Friday at 1.30pm, with cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday, also from 1.30pm, at the clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street. Note: there will be no cards on Good Friday, April 15.

ELDORADO Carpet Bowls is held every Thursday from 12.45pm at the Eldorado Community Hall.

All the group’s events are held at the Eldorado Community Hall.

The Eldorado Senior Citizens Club will host their next community meal at the hall on Thursday, April 14 from 12 noon.

WANGARATTA Newcomers will hold their next gathering at Intermezzo Café tomorrow, Thursday, April 7 from 2pm to 3.30pm.

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

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

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

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

THE Royal Children’s Hospital Wangaratta Auxiliary will hold a street stall at the kiosk (corner Murphy and Reid Streets, Wangaratta) on Thursday, April 14.

believing it would ensure its survival in the long term without having to rely on an everchanging pool of parents and volunteers.

“We welcome the community to share opinions about it, because it’s a centre so many local people feel a connection too,” she said.

“We are also looking for staff and there are traineeships available in childcare, which means anyone who doesn’t have a qualification above certificate III can study and work concurrently.

“We’re looking for people who enjoy time with kids, have a genuine respect for children, and are keen to be part of a rather special small community.”

Those interested in providing feedback on plans at the centre, soon to become a pre-school, or joining the friendly team of staff, are encouraged to contact them at whitfieldcommunitychildcare @gmail.com.

SOCIAL CALENDAR Items including knitted goods, jams, sauces and freshly-made lamingtons will be available for purchase, and funds raised will go to the RCH Good Friday Appeal.

Tickets for an accompanying raffle will also be sold on the day.

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

New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448.

KEENAGERS Table Tennis plays on Mondays and Thursdays from 8am to 10am at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds.

All players must produce double vaccination verification to be able to enter and play. Also, please bring your own cup.

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

King Valley residents meeting THE King Valley Residents Association will hold a meeting within the AC Swinburne Pavilion at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve tonight at 7pm.

All interested residents are welcome with RSVP via phone or text to 0409 753 858, or if you have any questions.

Moyhu meeting with council THE Moyhu Action Group will host Rural City of Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees, deputy mayor Harry Bussell and director infrastructure Marcus Goonan at a meeting being held at the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall tomorrow from 10am until 12pm.

The meeting invitation was initiated by the Moyhu Act Group with the aim of highlighting a number of matters that impact the development of Moyhu.

Residents are invited to participate in the meeting with RSVP by April 6 to John Bridges on 0401014997, including details of any topics you wish to have discussed.

Moyhu Easter market ENJOY Easter entertainment at the next Moyhu Country Market which will be held at the Lions Park on Saturday, April 16.

There will be a traditional Easter bonnet parade at 10.30am and also a children’s Easter scavenger hunt.

Browse a wide range of stalls with refreshments available including egg and bacon rolls and freshly brewed coffee from 8am until 12pm.

Jumble sale in Whitfield THE trash and treasure outlet at the King Valley Community Memorial Hall will be open on Easter Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 3pm, with funds raised supporting the community facility.

It will be closed on Saturday, April 23.

An ANZAC day dawn service will be held at the hall on Monday, April 25 with catering provided by the King Valley CWA.

Outdoor movie screening in Whitfield A FAMILY movie night will be held at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve on Saturday, April 23.

The free community event will include a screening of “Clifford the Big Red Dog” with food and drinks available to purchase including barbecue by the King River and District Fishing Club and fresh popcorn.

Bring family, friends, blankets and lawn chairs with the event starting at 5.30pm and movie to begin at dusk.

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

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

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

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

For more information, phone 0418 574 404.

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

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

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

WANGARATTA Symphony Orchestra

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

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

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

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

For more information, contact Leah Walker at leahwalka@gmail.com BLOKES Time Out conducts regular gatherings and activities on the third Saturday of the month, with the next event a barbecue in Apex Park on April 23.

For more information, visit gritandresilience@wangaratta.vic.gov. au TO include your group’s activities in this listing, email the details to skerwin@nemedia.com.au

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O’Meara hopes Hawks, Riolis can heal rift

ACTING captain Jaeger O’Meara hopes Hawthorn can repair their relationship with retired star Cyril Rioli, saying they have made “strong grounds” on Indigenous issues.

Rioli and his wife Shannyn Ah Sam-Rioli are estranged from the club, with the Norm Smith Medallist and fourtime premiership player saying he will not be involved there while Jeff Kennett remains president.

It is the result of issues Rioli said fractured

the relationship between Hawthorn and its Indigenous players until his premature retirement in 2018, aged 28.

Rioli and his wife have detailed some Kennett comments they found offensive and also told of racist incidents that the club legend said contributed to his decision to retire.

“I was really saddened to see some of the comments I wasn’t here at that time, so all I can comment on is what we’re doing at the moment,” O’Meara said.

“We’re making some really strong grounds in this space.”

O’Meara played with Rioli at Hawthorn for 18 months before he left the game.

“I love the bloke, he’s a very lovable character ... to see those comments, it really saddens you,” O’Meara said.

“He’d walk into the club with a smile on his face all the time and brighten your day as well.

“We all want to rekindle that relationship and obviously there’s a bit of a torn relationship there at the mo-

ment with Cyrile and Shannyn.

“So I’m really hopeful the club can put some steps in place ... we’re really trying to get better in this space.”

But O’Meara would not be drawn on whether Kennett should resign immediately, saying that is for the club board to decide.

“Obviously Jeff has been a politician and he’s got a voice. But I don’t read too much into any of those sorts of comments,” he said.

O’Meara said club officials

had spoken to the players on Saturday morning about the Rioli’s comments.

“Our Indigenous players feel really culturally safe at the moment, so that’s all I can speak to,” O’Meara said.

“They’re like brothers to us and we really want to nurture that. They’re also doing a great job in educating us as well.

“Sam (coach Sam Mitchell) is really passionate about this, and not just because of these comments that have come out.

IN FORM: Cameron Smith could become world No.1 with victory at the Masters.

“Since he’s taken over ... he’s put some different things in place because he wants to improve the football club in this space.”

More broadly, O’Meara said the club felt “completely different” since Mitchell took over from Alastair Clarkson.

“It’s been refreshing to have a bit of a change,” he said.

He is excited about the season so far, with the Hawks 2-1 after recovering from a slow start and losing to Carlton on Sunday by one point. - AAP

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Aussie Smith eyes Tiger-like double at Augusta HE has the form and confidence, now it’s about trusting the putter as Aussie Cameron Smith eyes a rare, Tiger Woods-like double at Augusta National.Smith enters the season’s first men’s golf major bidding to join Woods as only the second man to win The Players Championship and the Masters in the same year.

“It would be nice. To have your name up against his is pretty neat,” Smith said on Tuesday.

“I feel pretty hungry. Pretty

good time of year to be playing good golf.”

Among the favourites, Smith could capture the world No.1 ranking with a third big victory of the year on Sunday.

He’s been close before, with three top 10s in his past four Masters starts, including a runner-up to Dustin Johnson in 2020 after becoming the only player to ever card all four rounds in the 60s.

“The Masters is a tournament we all grow up wanting to win,”

the 28-year-old said.

“Being so close was quite frustrating, but it drives you more and more every year to come back here and try and get the green jacket.”

Comfortable and creative on the famous sloping fairways, Smith says a good week on Augusta’s notoriously slick and undulating greens is undoubtedly the key to contending.

“Growing up in Australia, we are quite fortunate to play those Sandbelt courses quite often. (Augusta)

Healy, Lanning call to foster competition AUSTRALIA’S World Cup champions are keen to share the game’s wealth, encouraging cricket’s governing body to send more money and matches to emerging women’s teams.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has been roundly criticised for its prizemoney at the 2022 World Cup, with the women receiving about one third of the amount paid to the men’s winners.

England received $US4 million for winning the 2019 men’s tournament, but Meg Lanning’s team won $US1.3 million for triumphing three years later.

The ICC has pledged to take greater strides towards gender equality, but Alyssa Healy believes it’s not such a simple question in the women’s game.

“The irony about prize money is you’re rewarding the teams that are already really well supported,” Healy told AAP. “It’s great that it’s continuing to increase but it’s rewarding the teams that are already fully professional.”

Healy wants to see overall prize pools increase, but to “share the love” and see a broader base with prize money distribution.

Lanning said she’d “abso-

lutely support that”.

“You’ve got to get a really good base and platform first before you can start lifting the top up even more,” the captain told AAP. “There’s a lot of room for investment and putting resources into developing those smaller nations and allowing them to keep getting better.”

In contrast to the men’s game, women’s cricket has been historically dominated by two nations: 2022 finalists Australia and England.

In 12 editions of the 50-over Women’s World Cup, Australia have won seven, England five and New Zealand one. - AAP

reminds me a lot of Melbourne,” he said.

“You hit a lot of putts from inside 15 feet where you’re aiming four and five feet outside the hole.

“It’s kind of nice to have that in the back pocket but, for me, it’s always just been about keeping the tempo of the putter head.

“I feel at times these greens can get quite fast so you can get quite tentative. Just keeping the tempo up and making sure the ball is hitting the back of the hole and just

hitting good putts.”

Among the game’s premier putters, Smith said he found the Masters greens “scary” on his first visit in 2016.

“I felt so hesitant with the putter,” he said.

“I was almost trying to see balls drip in the front edge, whereas over the past few years I’ve just been a little bit more aggressive with the putter and not scared of that 3- and 4-footer coming back.”

- AAP

US move caps Matilda Chidiac’s big month AFTER an A-League Women grand final win and a Matildas call-up in the past few weeks, Matildas midfielder Alex Chidiac has now sealed a move to America’s NWSL. The Melbourne Victory star has signed with Racing Louisville FC for the 2022 season with an option to also return to the United States in 2023.

It caps a big few weeks for the former Atletico Madrid midfielder, who was a stand out performer in the recently completed ALW season.

Chidiac helped the Victory win back-to-back grand

finals, earning a spot in the PFA team of the season and winning the Victory Medal as the champions’ player of the season in the process.

The 23-year-old then received her first national team call-up since June 2021 as a replacement for Victory teammate Kyra CooneyCross for upcoming friendlies against New Zealand in Townsville and Canberra.

Chidiac had originally been named in an extended squad for the trans-Tasman series but Cooney-Cross’s withdrawal for medical reasons opened the door for her to push for her first Mat-

ildas appearance since 2019.

Her move to Racing Louisville is her third overseas experience, having spent time in Spain with Atletico and in Japan with JEF United Chiba - who she was on loan at Victory from.

“I’m really grateful for the opportunity to join Racing Louisville FC,” Chidiac said.

“I’m excited to develop and learn in a new environment and I know I’ll get the most out of myself in the amazing facilities and setup at the club.

“I can’t wait to get over there and join my new teammates and staff.”

- AAP

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Round three provides tests for Dragons U17 boys THE Wangaratta Dragons Hockey Club U17s played their first game together on Friday night and for a few of the boys this was their third game of the season after filling in for the men’s teams the weekend before.

They took on a very well drilled and experienced United team.

Unfortunately they went down 0-7, but took a lot away from the game that can be built on over the

rest of the season.

Hunter Kerr and Henry Findlay played exceptionally well up front, getting themselves into great positions, even threatening the United backline, but were unable to convert into a score.

Luke Mercer had a solid game in the halves, marking up his opponent very well.

This week the boys will be taking on Norths this Friday night.

Division 2 men The div 2 men played

Norths on Sunday at home in Wangaratta.

The Wangaratta men were beaten by a formidable Division 2 men’s team, but with outstanding performances from all the under 17 boys in the team and a late goal from Henry Findlay the Wangaratta men won the second half.

The score was 1-5.

U17 girls A much reduced team for their first game together.

Five of the Wodonga players opted to play for Wanga-

ratta to allow the game to go ahead.

Wangaratta played well and held the score down to 0-3 with the last goal scored

by Wodonga in the last minute.

Our star goalie Amelie Griffin saved a number of goals, showing why she was voted best goalie of the league 2021.

Chloe Collins and Ellie Samson played well together up front with several shots at goal.

GETTING LOW: Ellie Samson in action.

DOUBLE: Sarah Morris slotted two goals in the Lady Devils’ 60 crushing victory over St Pat’s.

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Lady Devils demolish St Pats for maiden victory

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DEBUTANT: Tom Christison made his debut for Wangaratta City on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Sam Sgarioto

NICE TOUCH: Liam Nash in action.

WANGARATTA City has avoided a three-peat of losses in emphatic fashion with a 5-1 thumping of St Pat’s at South Wangaratta Reserve on Sunday.

The Devils were on from the first whistle finding their first two goals within seven minutes.

Josh Masters found the back of the net in the 20th minute, quickly followed by Dan Kelly seven minutes later.

However, Kelly wasn’t done as he found his second just before half-time as Wangaratta went in to the break 3-0 up.

The Paddies managed to find the first goal of the second half to ruin the clean sheet of Devils keeper Tommy McCarron in one of the few positives for the Albury based side.

The onslaught wasn’t over though and the arrival of Ethan Whiley off the bench had Paddies players worried.

Whiley managed to score two

Oscar O’Keefe both made their debuts off the bench.

“Dan (Kelly) had already bagged a couple of goals so I brought him off and put Ethan on and he was really good,” Vasilevski said.

“Tom Christison and Oscar O’Keefe (16-year-olds) both went on in the second half to make their debuts and I was really happy with how they went too.

“I wanted to play younger guys this season but it’s just about picking the right time to put them on.

“We want to give them a go because later in the season when there might be injuries or suspensions you need that depth.”

The Devils have the bye this weekend, followed by a league wide bye over Easter which means the local side won’t be back in action until April 24.

Vasilevski believes his side is starting to gel.

Wangaratta slam on convincing 5-1 victory

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in a row in the space of just two minutes (72nd and 74th) to put the nail in the coffin on St Pats players and supporters.

“It was a good win, especially after the past two weekends,” Wangaratta City coach Daniel Vasilevski said.

“We played fairly well and it was good to see that we were switched on and the intensity was high from the first whistle.

“Although we conceded a goal we picked ourselves up and scored again when in recent weeks once we copped a goal against we seemed to drop our heads and let our opposition score again.”

The former A-league player took Kelly off in the 61st minute to give Whiley some time on the park, while Tom Christison and

“We’re on the right track I think,” he said.

“We’re getting better, the passes were more fluent and we knew each other’s runs.

“But we’ve now got a few weeks off to train hard and work on things.

“We need to improve on our fitness because we haven’t looked very sharp so that will be a focus and we might play an intra club game as well.”

Vasilevski sees the bye as a positive for his side.

“For us it’s a positive but for other sides who are flying and building momentum it’d be disappointing for them,” he said.

“We’ll sit back this weekend and watch all of the other results come in because although we haven’t started very well we’re still only three points away from the top of the ladder.

“We’re not stressing about where we sit so hopefully we’ll come back string after a few weeks off.”

SUNDAY was a fantastic day for Wangaratta’s division one women, comprehensively dismantling St Pat’s to claim their first win of the season with a clean sheet, 6-0 at South Wangaratta Reserve.

The Lady Devils had suffered losses against Albury United prior to facing St Pat’s, and were determined to snag a win.

“There was a lot more energy around the girls, around the change room,” Wangaratta coach Lockie Campbell said.

“I gave them the spiel, ‘this is where we need to start being clinical and finding the three points’ and that’s what we did, that’s what they did.

“They just showed their determination, that they’re in the league for a reason.”

The Lady Devils had the run of play but it wasn’t until the 36th minute the first goal came for the home courtesy of Sarah Morris.

Beth Cope followed suit six minutes later to put Wangaratta 2-0 up heading into the half.

“2-0 at half time is always a very dangerous score - you can’t get complacent, you can’t get relaxed, you’ve just got to keep going,” Campbell said.

“I told them I wanted them on the front foot, attacking hard, and that’s what they did.

“There were a couple close ones to start with, it was going backwards and forwards a little bit but mainly in our favour, then we got the first one.

“From there the girls just grew in their confidence.

“They went out there and they got back on top, and that’s when the goals really started flooding in.”

Cope secured two more goals for her squad, with Georgia Mahoney and Morris finding the back of the net before the end of play.

While the strikers did the deed up forward, the defenders and goalkeeper kept out any attempts from St Pat’s, securing a clean sheet for the Lady Devils.

“Beth (Cope) stood out pretty well, a couple of great balls into the box, some good corners to lead up to some other goals - she’s up there as one of the best players for the day,” Campbell said.

“A massive shoutout to Georgia Long, the goalkeeper - through the week we’ve put her through some proper goalkeeper training with one of the blokes from the club and it just showed out on the pitch.

“She’s confident out there and she’s happy doing what she’s doing, she put her body on the line a couple of times which was great to see.”

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MATCH RESULTS

ROUND

2

LONG BOMB: Charlie O’Brien looks to go deep into the forward 50.

PHOTO: Taite Sims

KEEP IT IN: College’s Lenny Sims hugs the boundary in his under 12s match against Myrtleford Black. PHOTO: Taite Sims

QUICK HANDS: Tate Llewellyn looks for a handball before getting wrapped up by his opponent.

PHOTO: Taite Sims

Edward Jones and Max Marek

Beau Benton

Brodie Pearson

Kai McPhan and Mitch Schultz tackle Flynn Weeks Ben McMonigle

UNDER 17 SCOREBOARD Imperials Benalla Giants

Mitchell O’Sullivan

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

0.1 0.1 0.1 3.4 10.8 10.12

UNDER 14 SCOREBOARD 2.2 (14) 13.14 (92)

Imperials Benalla Giants

0.0 1.3

2.1 1.4

4.3 3.6

UNDER 12 SCOREBOARD 8.6 (53) 5.6 (36)

Imperials Benalla Giants

1.0 3.0 3.0 0.5 2.10 4.12

3.4 (22) 4.12 (36)

GOALS: IMPERIALS: O. Roberts 1, M. Schults 1. BENALLA GIANTS: T. Binion 3, S. Cox 2, R. Ely 2, J. Martin 2, C. Drury 1, C. Symes 1, F. Weeks 1, H. Willett 1. BEST: IMPERIALS: D. Romero, M. Startin, M. Schultz, P. Stamp, L. Griffiths, O. Roberts.

BENALLA GIANTS: R. Ely, W. Botten, S. Cox, H. Willett, C. Woods, J. Ferguson.

GOALS: IMPERIALS: E. jones 3, H. Allen 2, C. Flynn 1, L. Ingleton 1. BENALLA GIANTS: O. Boyle 1, J. Hart 1, N. Hogan 1, R. Neal 1, X. Wapling 1. BEST: IMPERIALS: J. Marek, J. Long, A. Direen, C. Flynn, E. Jones, M. Semmens.

BENALLA GIANTS: R. Hopgood, O. Boyle, X. Wapling, R. Levy, L. Fielding, J. Hart.

GOALS: IMPERIALS: F. Hughes 1, I. Robinson 1, W. Startin 1. BENALLA GIANTS: C. Bowen 2, N. Cooney 1, X. De Fazio 1. BEST: IMPERIALS: L. Campbell, J. O’Connor, C. Bell, L. Wilson, G. Marek, S. Newton. BENALLA GIANTS: T. Mount, X. De Fazio, C. Bowen, H. Smyth, H. Bast, H. Ziebell.

Benalla Bulldogs Kangaroos

Benalla Bulldogs Kangaroos

Benalla Bulldogs Kangaroos

1.1 3.1

3.4 4.2

5.6 4.5

5.8 (38) 7.10 (52)

GOALS: BENALLA BULLDOGS: J. Chee 2, M. Macfarlane 2, S. Begley 1.

KANGAROOS: J. Blake 3, C. Marjanovic 2, C. Swinburne 1, S. Turla 1. BEST: BENALLA BULLDOGS: R. Sammon, S. Begley, K. Miller, J. Cooke, A. Moll, M. Macfarlane. KANGAROOS: C. Hines, Z. O’Shannessy, J. Blake, T. Hogan, J. Hansen, C. McCormack.

Junior Magpies Tigers

3.2 2.2

5.6 2.4

8.9 3.6

10.12 (72) 3.6 (24)

GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: L. Barbour 2, J. James 2, A. Newton 2, Z. Bladon 1, S. Comensoli 1, T. Ellis 1, K. Hochfeld 1. TIGERS: Z. Borbidge 1, D. Cleal 1, J. Strudwick 1. BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: S. Comensoli, Z. Bladon, R. Dalton, S. Phillips, T. Ellis, L. Suffield. TIGERS: S. Allan, M. Corrigan, J. Whitehouse, A. Vearing, C. Hooper, H. Correll.

Myrtleford College

6.2 11.7 17.10 21.113 (139) 3.1 3.1 3.4 4.5 (29)

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: H. Stripeikis 6, J. Walton 4, G, Benson 2, S. Crisp 2, J. Hazeldine 1, F. Jones 1, E. Martin 1, T. Miller 1, T. Morgan 1, R. Skahill 1, T. Thomason 1. COLLEGE: C. Lugg 3, J. Brenia 1. BEST: MYRTLEFORD: T. Thomason, J. Hazeldine, F. Jones, J. Walton, M. Vescio, P. McLean. COLLEGE: J. Massey-Chase, C. McNamara, C. Lugg, L. Niklaus, J. Cook, H. Lloyd.

-.2.1

-.2.1

-.2.1

-.2.1 (13)

Match abandoned (injury). GOALS: KANGAROOS: O. Reynolds 1, S. Ritchens 1.

BEST: BENALLA BULLDOGS: M. Beaton, X. Rhodes, L. Ham, S. Gates, C. Squires, R. Robertson. Kangaroos: A. Hines, J. Scheier, L. Pizzini, W. Graham, O. Reynolds, K. Jackson.

Bright v Mansfield results unavailable Junior Magpies Tigers

10.3 16.11 25.18 0.0 1.0 1.0

32.23 (215) 1.0 (6)

GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: B. Newton 14, J. Comensoli 9, C. Bott 2, J. Hewitt 2, C. Allan 1, O. Bladon 1, M. Chennell Jarvis 1, N. Graham 1, H. Scalzo 1. TIGERS: M. Benton 1. BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: B. Newton, J. Hewitt, J. Comensoli, C. Bott, C. Allan, L. Sammon. TIGERS: L. Curro, W. Farrington, W. Simpson, L. Alexander, L. Webb, M. Benton.

Myrtleford College

1.1 2.1

3.2 5.6

3.6 6.7

4.6 (30) 10.14 (74)

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: A. Morgan 1, S. Muraca 1, B. Robb 1, B. Davis 1.

COLLEGE: T. Fieldew 3, C. Haring 3, C. Pasquali 1, A. Peebles 1, S. Reid 1. BEST: MYRTLEFORD: J. Novak, O. Benson, B. Robb, B. McMasters, J. Bruneau, R. Lennane. COLLEGE: A. Peebles, H. Bowman, S. Reid, T. Fieldew, L. Smith, C. Haring.

-.0.1

-.4.2

-.5.3

1.2 (8) 6.3 (39)

GOALS: BENALLA BULLDOGS: H. Ross 1. KANGAROOS: Unavailable. BEST: BENALLA BULLDOGS: J. Montgomery, K. Thwaites, T. Osborne, H. Ross, T. Fear, L. Crisp.

KANGAROOS: H. Wallace, A. Symons, O. Edwards, unknown player, B. Jackson, H. Ackerly.

Myrtleford Red Bright

1.1 2.0

3.2 2.1

4.2 4.4

4.2 (26) 4.5 (29)

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD RED: C. Boyer 1, A. Robb 1, H. Durling 1, T. Cartwright 1.

BRIGHT: D. Anderson 1, H. Bruneau 1, A. Tanaskovic 1, N. White 1. BEST: MYRTLEFORD RED: A. Robb, H. Durling, Z. De La Rue, M. Morgan, L. Sanderson, M. McMahon.

BRIGHT: N. White, G. Banks, O. Lewis, C. Garratt, A. Tanaskovic, D. Andersen.

Myrtleford Black College

0.0 4.8

0.1 0.2 5.9 7.10

2.4 (16) 8.12 (60)

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD BLACK: M. McMahon 1, S. Lupo 1. COLLEGE: L. O’Brien 4, J. Duffy 1, T. Llewellyn 1, R. Monk 1, L. Sims 1. BEST: MYRTLEFORD BLACK: S. Lupo, W. Koers, L. McKeone, T. McPherson, J. Matheson, C. Boyer. COLLEGE: L. Sims, L. O’Brien, C. Bowman, H. Allan, T. Llewellyn, J. Duffy.

Junior Magpies Tigers

3.2 1.0

5.5 7.10 1.0 1.0

10.12 (72) 1.0 (6)

GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: W. James 7, P. Alker-Jones 1, L. Cannata 1, J. McNeil 1.

TIGERS: R. Webb 1. BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: K. Ross, W. James, O. Parr, S. McIntosh, L. Cannata, J. Pell. TIGERS: H. Sharp, M. Togolo-Hill, M. Flanigan, T. Jones, Z. Akers.

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NETBALL REPORT

Magpies thump Tigers, Hawks hearts broken

Netball results esu ts

WANGARATTA

ALBURY

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MYRTLEFORD

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WANG ROVERS

32 31

Lavington 33 def by Cor-R’glen 41 B Grade: Myrtleford 43 def Wang Rovers 40 Wangaratta 27 def by Albury 42 Lavington 41 def by Cor-R’glen 44 C Grade: Myrtleford 39 def by Wang Rovers 42 Wangaratta 26 def by Albury 47 Lavington 39 def Cor-R’glen 22 17 & Under: Myrtleford 25 def by Wang Rovers 29 Wangaratta 27 def by Albury 28 Lavington 30 def by Cor-R’glen 42 NEXT WEEK Saturday, April 9 Wangaratta V Wang Rovers Albury V Wodonga North Albury V Corowa-Rutherglen Raiders V Yarrawonga Lavington V Myrtleford

ROUND

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WANGARATTA A grade netballers proved too strong for Albury at Norm Minns Oval on Saturday afternoon.

Hannah Grady and Chaye Crimmins’ outfit ran away convincing 53-32 victors in the O&M season’s opening round.

After jumping out to a 12-11 lead at quarter time, the Magpies slammed on 16 goals to Albury’s six in the second quarter to go into the main break with a 28-17 lead.

The Tigers would never get back in the contest as Wangaratta jotted down their first win for the season.

“It was great to get back into DEBUT: Georgia Clark played her first game for Wangaratta. the court with girls and play some good netball,” Crimmins said.

“The whole game was very consistent.

“What we enjoyed as a team was backing each other up for the loose ball and we really focused on how we wanted to play our game.

“The most pleasing thing was how everyone played their role on the court, which made us as a team play really good netball. “ Wangaratta and Albury have had some enthralling contests over the past few years including 2018 grand final.

Crimmins lost no respect for the Tigers after the clash.

“Albury were a great team to start IMPRESSIVE: Zara Berry was outstanding in her first A grade game.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie season 2022 against,” she said.

“They were physical and made us change how we were playing throughout the game in some stages.”

New recruit Georgia Clark looked good under the ring in her first outing in the black and white.

“Georgia did an amazing job,” Crimmins said.

“She was composed, communicated with our attacking end and shot pretty well for the first game of the season.”

Crimmins also sang Zara Berry’s praises.

“We can’t go past Zara Berry,” she said.

“In her first full game in A grade she stepped up.

“Her and Georgia Clark in the circle worked wonderfully together.

“And to see Leah Jenvey back on the court after a few years off was fantastic, she’s a hard working WD. “Overall everyone played well.”

Meanwhile, Wangaratta Rovers netballers had their hearts broken against Myrtleford at McNamara Reserve.

The Hawks were up by five goals at quarter time but the Saints fought back in Rebecca Piazza’s 350th game for the club.

The visitors had a shot to level the scores with 12 seconds left, but it rolled out leaving Myrtleford victorious.

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Hawks stun Bright to claim first win NORTH WANGARTTA got among the winners in Saturday’s second round of O&K netball action, coming away with a 19 goal win over Bright at the Milawa Recreation Reserve.

The Hawks were initially slow off the mark but soon built into a strong lead by the half.

Despite a strong defensive effort, The Mountain Maids had no answers for North Wangaratta’s persistence as they ran out winners 48-29.

North Wangaratta coach Jess Hogan said she was impressed with how the team played all match.

“The girls played really well together - they adjusted well to the changes made throughout the game and stepped up when they needed to,” she said.

“A few changes in the first quarter were needed to be made to get the right momentum.

“We made a few adjustments in the attacking end as the ball wasn’t getting into the shooters and that second quarter really made a difference.

“The second quarter opened up the court and there was more confidence feeding into the ring.”

The Hawks’ defenders were on point all match, with goalkeeper Paige May among the best for North Wangaratta.

“The defenders played a great game, they were consistent through-

A GRADE: Moyhu 33 def by Goorambat 60 Nth Wang 48 def Bright 29 Whorouly 55 def King Valley 29 Greta 41 def Bonnie Doon 25 Tarrawingee 52 def Milawa 42 B GRADE: Moyhu 32 def by Goorambat 44 Nth Wang 49 def Bright 39 Whorouly 65 def King Valley 23 Greta 30 def by Bonnie Doon 50 Tarrawingee 15 def by Milawa 49 B RESERVE: Moyhu 18 def by Goorambat 37 Nth Wang 54 def Bright 41 Greta 32 def by Boonie Doon 64 Whorouly 57 def King Valley 10 Tarrawingee 28 def by Milawa 45 C GRADE: Nth Wang 34 def Bright 22 Greta 22 def by Bonnie Doon 47 Whorouly 76 def King Valley 74 Tarrawingee 91 def Milawa 36 UNDER 15s: Greta 32 def by Bonnie Doon 66 Moyhu 14 def by Goorambat 21 Nth Wang 46 def Bright 7 Whorouly 51 def King Valley 0 Tarrawingee 30 def Milawa 18

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out the four quarters and applied a lot of pressure in the ring and down the court,” Hogan said.

“Paige May played beautifully in the goalkeeper position and was able to pull in the rebounds and the defence was able to transition it down the court to the shooters.”

In other matches around the area, Goorambat continued to improve with a 27 goal win over the Hoppers, Whorouly thrashed King Valley 55-29, and Greta took down Bonnie Doon by 16 goals.

Milawa and Tarrawingee faced off on both the courts and the field on Sunday, with the Demons proving too strong for the Bulldogs in the footy 13.13 (91) to Tarrawingee’s 7.8 (50).

Daynon Hearne and Dylan Gephart were phenomenal for the Bulldogs, while Tim Leslie’s five goal haul was a major driving force behind the Demon’s win.

The script was flipped on the netball courts, with Tarrawingee handing the Demons their second loss for the season 52 goals to 10.

Narah Bond and Tig White shone for the Bulldogs while Micaela Larkings was best on for Milawa.

NETBALL SCORES

GOING FOR GOAL: Hannah Ely lines up the shot in North Wangaratta’s win over Bright.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

NEXT WEEK SATURDAY, APRIL 9 MILAWA VS KING VALLEY BONNIE DOON VS GOORAMBAT GRETA VS TARRAWINGEE BENALLA ALL BLACKS VS NORTH WANGARATTA MOYHU VS WHOROULY BRIGHT - BYE

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SPORT

Weeding wins well in Gundagai Cup

By WILLSON MACK

CUP WINNER: Craig Weeding and Prince Of Helena took out the Gundagai Cup. PHOTO: Willson Mack

CRAIG Weeding took home the $34,000 Gundagai Cup (1700m) on Sunday afternoon.

Prince Of Helena and Jake Duffy were labelled the $2.60 favourite and showed punters why with an arrogant four length victory.

The galloper jumped from barrier eight and settled in the perfect position of two wide in fourth spot with cover.

The five-year-old gelding lugged 59kg around the trip and made that look light when making his move at the 400 metre mark to storm down the straight saluting in outstanding fashion.

“It’s always good to win a country cup,” Weeding said.

“He had a tough run at Flemington last start and just didn’t get on the track so to bounce back on Sunday was great.

“We weren’t sure whether he’d get out to over a mile (1600m) but he showed that he could go even further than 1700 metres.”

To the punters eye it was the perfect ride from hoop Jake Duffy and Weeding agreed.

“It was an easy watch,” he said.

“He got forward and stalked the

speed which was a good decision and I thought from the 500 metre mark he’d given himself every chance.

“I think it was definitely one of his better wins, the way he kicked on was really encouraging.”

The race was set to be ran over 1800 metres but was cut down to 1700 due to the poor condition of the track.

The victory now gives Prince Of Helena entry into the Wagga Cup (2000m) on May 6.

“We wanted to stretch him out over a mile to target the Wagga Cup,” Weeding said.

“I think he’ll be competitive over the 2000 metres but it’s definitely going to be a big jump in grade.

“I think if you look at his form in the Swan Hill Cup last year, which is a similar grade race, that’d show that he should be competitive.”

The gelding will eye a run, even possibly two before his final being the Wagga Cup. “He’ll run in the Kerang Cup (April 16) or even possibly the Murrumbidgee Cup (April 24),” Weeding said.

“Both those races are over 1800 metres so that’ll be good for his fitness.”

Hawks’ juniors kick off female footy season WITH a first round bye for the open women’s side, Wangaratta Rovers’ under 14 and under 17 teams kicked off the North East Border Female Football League season for the Hawks against Wodonga on Sunday.

The Bulldogs, who fielded only an under 14 side in 2021, have expanded their ranks to add the under 17 team, which the Rovers were able to top-up with players for the clash at Wodonga’s Martin Park.

After a tough opening quarter, the under 17 Bulldogs raced to an early lead. The Hawks’ backline worked hard to adjust to the fast, physical game, and with minimal opportunities up forward, Mackenzie Clarke and Ella Bradley were unlucky not to score late in the term.

The physical nature of the game continued into the second quarter, and the Hawks started to run in pairs, protecting each other at the contest. Taniqua Melbourne and Teagan Fordham were strong in the backline and midfield and, led by the courageous

Mia Johnston and Amee Thompson, started to get on top of their opponents.

The Rovers took the game up to the Bulldogs in the third quarter, managing to outscore them, four scoring shots to one, with Carla Peterson and Sophie Boyle getting a lot of the ball, and Ruby Bihun unlucky her long kick for goal did not go through.

The bruising affair continued in the last quarter, as Mia Johnston came off with a broken jaw when a loose opposition football boot caught her in the face; she’ll undergo surgery in Melbourne this week.

Mackenzie Clarke was brilliant in the last quarter, and Sophie Boyle continued her hard work in the midfield. Mila Armstrong repelled anything that came down back, and Clare Collins came into the game when moved to the midfield.

To the Hawks’ credit, they kept the pressure up for the final 15 minutes and were able to contain the ball within their forward line most of this time. Ella Bradley

YOUNG STARS: Lily Gibb and Lucy Kiely were both in the best players for Wangaratta Rovers’ under 14s on Sunday. worked hard in the last quarter, supported by surrounding forwards, but it was not the Hawks’ day to snag a major.

Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 0.9 (9) lost to Wodonga Bulldogs 4.7 (31).

With four debutantes, it was a new-look under 14 girls team which took the field for the Hawks, capably led by the day’s captain, Lily Gibb.

The first quarter saw lots of hard running, with most

of the play in the Bulldogs’ forward line. Lucy Kiely was terrific at full-back, taking goal-saving marks with strong hands and propelling the ball out of defence.

At quarter time, the girls were challenged to bring more pressure and tackling into their game, and they delivered. They managed to keep the Bulldogs goal-less for a quarter, and continued to work hard in the third and fourth terms.

Some excellent individual efforts included Lily CurrieFraser, who won contested football around the ground; Hannah Carroll, Jazz Fordham and Harper McGrath applying excellent tackles and kicking the ball out of defence; Lara Maples and Zierra Melbourne making an excellent contest of the challenging ruck role against a taller opponent; and Lilias Coonan and Madi Bolton running hard all game.

The four new players grew in confidence as the game progressed, with Molly Thomas’ hard running and never-give-up approach to chasing opponents inspiring; Trinity Hassgall putting pressure on the opposition and providing opportunities up the field; Eliza Harding tackling ferociously and making it difficult for opponents to stop her running on with the ball; and Sadie Skewes taking over the full back role in the last quarter.

Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 0.0 (0) lost to Wodonga Bulldogs 8.11 (59).

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This Sunday will see Rovers play host to Murray Felines at the WJ Findlay Oval, with matches beginning at 10.15am.

The open women’s team enjoyed good wins over Mernda and Benalla in practice matches played last month.

There are some changes in the ranks, with several players having either been injured, retired, moved, or opted to take a season off, including Kylie Barton (retired), Cat Hill (retired - knee issues), Annette Martino (knee Reco), Bek Mollison (knee reconstruction), Ali Ballard (retired), Casey Bailey, Caitlin Vella, Billie Wilson, Amanda Coote, Brit Kungl and Cass Kirchen.

The Hawks are hoping one or two of these players may make a return in 2023, but in the meantime have welcomed some new faces - Leanne Branson, Jacinta Findlay and Amy Fuller, all recruited from soccer, and Lily Kozuharoff and Letitia Miller - as they prepare for season 2022.

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GALEN STUDENTS EXCEL ON BIG STAGE

WANGARATTA’S STARS: Galen Catholic College students Callum Bott and Bella Pasquali did Wangaratta proud at the Australian Track and Field Championships.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

LAST week year eight student Callum Bott and year 10 student Bella Pasquali competed in the National Australian Track and Field Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre.

Callum’s results: U15 400m - Silver (51.98).

U16 4x200m - Bronze.

Ranked #2 in U15s men’s 400m. #5 in U15 men’s 200m.

Bella’s results: U17 400m - Gold with a time of 55.47 (Jana Pittman 51.80 in 1999).

Ranked #1 in U17s women’s 400m and currently national champion.

Prior to heading to Sydney for the nationals they also competed during Galen’s athletics carnival with both students breaking several previous school records.

14YR Male 100m.

Callum Bott - Glowrey.

New record: 12.31 seconds.

Old record: 1997 P. Hoggan 12.33.

14YR Male 200m Callum Bott - Glowrey.

New record: 24.75.

Old record: 1996 J. Booth 25.89.

16YR Female 200m.

Bella Pasquali - Chisholm.

New record: 25.62 Old record: 1985 F. Kenneth 27.96.

16YR Female 400m.

Bella Pasquali - Chisholm.

New record: 58.99.

Old record: 1984 T. Yuen 1:06.35.

Hawks’ big get NORTH Wangaratta will have a former AFL legend playing a one-off game for the club this season.

The Hawks, along with around 500 clubs from all over Victoria, entered a competition called ‘The Carlton Draft’ which is an exciting local footy campaign ran by Carlton Draught that will see eight former AFL legends drafted to deserving local footy clubs.

North Wangaratta were one of eight lucky clubs to have succeeded in their application.

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Jarryd Roughead, Eddie Betts, Dale Thomas, Nathan Jones, Brendon Goddard, Alex Rance, Shaun Burgoyne and Cam Mooney have all put their hand up to take part in the initiative.

The Carlton Draft will be

broadcast live on Fox Footy on April 27, with matchdays to commence from April 30 with all winning clubs assigned a draft pick.

The draft order will be revealed on the night.

“Our club has endured a really tough five years and it’s been really challenging for the broader community and our members,” North Wangaratta president

Allan Ely said.

“We’re thrilled with the opportunity to have an AFL legend strap on the boots for this great club.”

Four time AFL premiership player and self-confessed AFL legend Roughead showed his support for the campaign.

“For the lucky eight clubs selected to have the opportunity to draft a former AFL legend will be

a sight to behold for the local community and all of us draftees can’t wait to play a role in bringing the spark back to local footy,” Roughead said.

“I would love to go as high as possible in the draft but regardless of when my name is called, I can’t wait to meet my new teammates, pull the boots on and rally the local community together.”

AT HOME?: Jarryd Roughead would feel at home in North Wangaratta’s colours if selected by them in ‘The Carlton Draft’. PHOTO: AAP

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