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LIFTS ROLLING AS RESORTS GET EARLY START TO SNOW SEASON MT HOTHAM and Falls Creek kicked off their 2022 snow season a week early on Saturday, with lifts rolling and heavy snowfall greeting excited locals and visitors to the alpine resorts.

Mt Hotham Skiing Company general manager Nathan Butterworth said incredible snowfall and snowmaking conditions earlier in the week had allowed the resort to get its earliest opening in 22 years.

Both resorts opened with a snow depth of more than 40cms, which will continue to build with up to a metre of fresh snow forecast this week, providing an incredible base ahead of the traditional opening this long weekend.

Falls Creek Ski Lifts general manager Richard Phillips said it was a great feeling to be welcoming guests back, with the village buzzing with excitement.

Both resorts’ lift tickets can only be purchased on line - check the Falls Creek and Hotham websites for more information.

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A growing crisis Spike in local family violence rate leaves rural city rental market unable to match demand INDIVIDUALS escaping violent homes throughout the rural city are increasingly unable to source crisis accommodation, with Wangaratta rental costs currently rated ‘severely unaffordable’ under the Rental Affordability Index (RAI).

As a result, homeless populations in the rural city have continued to increase year on year, with victims

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increasingly escaping a violent home left to shoulder the financial burden of their dash for safety.

In the recent December quarter, only one affordable one-bedroom property was

available in Wangaratta for a single person on income support, with average rental prices increasing by 17.62 per cent across the Indi electorate since the beginning of the COVID pandemic.

According to BeyondHousing chief operating officer Kylie Nelson, up to one in four women seeking homelessness support were

8am - 12pm every second Saturday of the month!

doing so as a result of experiencing family violence.

“Access to housing right across the region is scarce, and our staff spend significant time trying to find appropriate and affordable accommodation for women and children seeking support to leave abusive relationships,” she said.

“Private rental opportunities are drastically limited

- the availability of affordable housing is the main roadblock to women leaving family violence - and when they do leave, they are leaving into homelessness.

“Family violence and the lack of affordable housing have been at crisis point for some time across regional Victoria - and the pressure on the sector increases every day.”

According to Ms Nelson, BeyondHousing’s Wangaratta office saw a 14.3 per cent increase in the number of households seeking assistance to find or sustain private rental housing in the 2020/21 financial year.

Up to 56 per cent of households supported by the scheme had never needed support before.

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Reserve Bank set to raise cash rate again THERE seems no doubt that the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise its cash rate again at tomorrow’s monthly board meeting as it battles ballooning inflation - it's just a question of by how much.

Last month the RBA raised the cash rate from a record low 0.1 per cent to 0.35 per cent - the first increase in more than a decade - and warned further hikes can be expected in coming months to curb high and rising price pressures.

Economists expect an increase this month of a least another 25 basis points, or perhaps even 40 or 50 basis points this time around.

AMP chief economist Shane Oliver believes a larger increase cannot be ruled out after the central bank said it had considered a 40 basis-point increase at the last board meeting.

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Police witnesses will be called to contest patrol officer’s dangerous conduct charge A NUMBER of police witnesses are set to be called in the defence of a Highway Patrol officer alleged to have reached speeds of more than 200kph near Euroa.

Appearing via WebeX at Wangaratta Magistrates Court last Thursday, the 16-year Highway Patrol veteran watched on as defence lawyer James Anderson outlined up to eight witnesses, including several members

of the police force, would be called upon to give evidence at a committal later this year.

The Benalla Leading Senior Constable is alleged to have reached speeds of up to 230kph along the Hume Highway when responding to an incident involving fellow police officers on March 21 last year.

The defendant is set to fight allegations he drove in a manner dangerous and engaged in

conduct endangering life.

At a mention earlier this year, it was established the defendant’s passenger, a 45-year veteran of the police force himself, had agreed with the decision to travel above the posted limit.

The accused is the holder of a gold-licence, the highest tier available to police members, which allows him to travel at unrestricted speed in responding to police matters.

Mr Anderson told the court he had initially sought leave to cross-examine nine witnesses, however, with information about the condition of the road and police radio communications disclosed in recent weeks, eight witnesses would suffice.

The matter is set to return before the court for a two-day committal commencing on October 19, which will dictate whether the matter proceeds to trial.

Ancient art is on show at Beechworth Winterwords

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A LOCAL practitioner in the ancient art of traditional bookbinding from local business Traditional Book Binding will showcase the lost trade during an exhibition day being held at the Beechworth Winterwords 2022 event at Beechworth Old Railway Station.

Hosting the session will be bookbinder and restorer Chi Chi Wang who has offered to advise and assess people’s heirloom books and historic documents during her visit.

Chi Chi said she will answer questions about bookbinding, assess books in need of repair and provide advice on how to care and store books to ensure their safety.

“Traditional bookbinding is a specialised field where books are made and restored all by hand using the methods and techniques of the ancient artisans,” she said.

“Most bookbinding over the past few decades has changed to mechanic binding leaving traditional bookbinders scarce, which is why they are now classed as a lost trade.”

One of Chi Chi’s most recent projects has been the restoration of a family bible for local identity Margot Colson, who appreciated not having to send

HISTORY PRESERVED: Margot Colson was thrilled to have her precious family bible dating from 1850 restored by Chi Chi Wang, which can now be handed on through the generations. her precious book away to Sydney.

It has also now been placed in a special archival box to ensure its safety for the next 150 years.

“It gave me great satisfaction,” said Chi Chi. “The 1850 bible contained the Hughes’ family history dating back six gen-

erations and it was Margot’s wish to pass it onto her son, Jeffrey and his family.”

Chi Chi has also restored a book which was a cultural treasure; remembering a local pioneer’s life, written as a stanza poem, which recounted his experiences

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and hardships during settlement.

She said the pages were old and in disarray with copious amounts of sticky tape holding the torn pages together.

“My work can be so rewarding - saving such an historic document from certain ruin and collapse

which sees many destined for the rubbish bin,” she said.

“Too many of our books, journals, family bibles and records are being discarded or left to rot when they can be saved for future generations and our collective history.

“My passion is to save these books before it is too late.”

Chi Chi will exhibit some rare bookbinding tools and old books at the Winterwords event while also providing free book care advice.

At the same time, if anyone’s family books or any books are in need of repair, the book restorers will be providing a free inspection service and assessment at the exhibition.

The exhibition will be held on Saturday, June 18 from 10pm to 2pm at Beechworth Old Railway Station in Harper Avenue.

The Winterwords Festival runs from Wednesday, June 15 to Sunday, June 19.

Some sessions are free or by gold coin donation with tickets at a cost between $5 to $10 with a few at $25 each.

With 22 interesting sessions on offer, more information, the program session schedule and for bookings can be checked out at winterwords.com. au.

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A DREARY weekend across the region saw consistent but relatively light rainfall throughout the Rural City of Wangaratta.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology, some 3.2mm fell throughout the rural city in the 48 hours to 9am yesterday.

King River catchments received slightly more on average, with Carboor recording totals of 5mm during the same time frame, while Greta South along the Fifteen Mile Creek catchment received upwards of 7mm.

Along the Ovens River, catchments at Harrietville (13mm), Bright (12.8) and Mount Buffalo (17.8) received significant downpours, while Eldorado received 4.2mm.

A severe weather warning for the Alpine regions was issued yesterday, ahead of anticipated gusts of up 90kph.

Consistent rain is expected to fall over the coming days, with up to 6mm forecast for the rural city today ahead of 2-4mm tomorrow.

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CHEERS: Toasting the announcement of $4.4M funding to attract more tourists to the King Valley are (from left) Bess Nolan-Cook (Tourism North East), Carlo Pizzini (Pizzini Wines), Grace Darling (Darling Estate), Ross Brown (Brown Brothers), Katrina and Alfred Pizzini (Pizzini Wines), Jaclyn Symes (MLC, Northern Victoria), Michael Dalzotto (Dalzotto Wines), Emma Brown (Brown Brothers), Georgia Beavis (Brown Brothers) and Joel Pizzini (Pizzini Wines).

$4m state boost for valley tourism jobs

THE State Government will invest $4.24 million into five projects to attract more visitors and boost local jobs in the King Valley and Milawa.

Jaclyn Symes (MLC, Northern Victoria) visited the King Valley on Friday to confirm funding from the Regional Tourism Investment Fund and the Enabling Tourism Fund to allow five local projects to advance construction and planning for new attractions in the region.

Ms Symes said Pizzini Wines will receive $2.2 million towards a new 50 seat res-

taurant, tasting spaces and a refreshed cooking school.

She said the project will create 36 direct and indirect jobs during construction and 24 direct and indirect jobs once complete.

Darling Estate Wines will receive $170,000 to develop a new cellar door with views across the vineyard to Mount Cobbler allowing the winery to attract visitors year-round.

Using timbers and tin from the estate’s heritage shearing shed, the cellar door will reflect the 100-year history of

the Darling family in the King Valley.

Brown Brothers in Milawa will receive $1.17 million to enhance its customer experience offering, bringing together the cellar door and restaurant with the broader vineyard.

The redevelopment will allow visitors to see and learn about a working winery.

Mountain View Hotel will receive $380,000 to support detailed design for a new accommodation offering in the King Valley, and Dal Zotto Wines will receive $320,000

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to advance planning of its ‘Home of Prosecco’ project to strengthen the Prosecco Road as an epicurean experience by expanding the current hospitality facilities.

“I’m really proud to help back ideas which not only create jobs, they showcase the region’s incredible food and wine and the people behind it,” Ms Symes said.

“These projects will be new and exciting reasons for even more people to come and explore what the North East has to offer year-round.

From page 1 The State Government recently invested $69.1 million into expanding refuge and crisis accommodation throughout Victoria, building on a $3.7 billion investment into support and preventative measures in the wake of the Royal Commission into Family Violence in 2016.

However, according to Women’s Health Goulburn North East chief executive officer Amanda Kelly, recent moves to improve the availability of crisis accommodation throughout the state could take some time to pay off.

“Rates of gender-based violence increase in the aftermath of disasters,” she said.

“We’ve had bushfires and then the pandemic all on the back of years of drought - these are clear historical factors that contribute to gender-based violence.

“There are so many factors to consider, and there’s a housing shortage across the state.

“The hard part and one of the biggest stressors is that (the government) see the needs in front of them and it doesn’t move fast enough - things are happening but they’re not happening fast enough.”

Works to establish standalone refuges for individuals escaping family violence are underway throughout the region, having previously relied on caravan parks, motels and serviced apartments throughout the rural city to provide crisis accommodation.

A $390,000 federal grant under the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation program accrued in 2020 will aid the construction of vital emergency accommodation in the North East, with BeyondHousing to work closely with the Centre Against Violence to house an estimated 140 families each year.

“We are working hard to extend the safe housing options for victim survivors who cannot stay at home due to the serious threats they face,” Ms Nelson said.

“It is vitally important to provide dedicated emergency accommodation for victim survivors and their accompanying children.

“This project is the first of its kind for the North East and will offer short to medium term accommodation - this will be an essential resource for people in our community.

“The incident rates for family violence in the North East are up to 1.64 times the state average - this project secures immediate safety for women and children impacted by family violence, enabling access to ongoing supports, and planning for long-term housing.”

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$2000 bank loan backfire

LIGHTING UP: Jeremy Kelly is one of many Merriwa employees whose work is set to be powered by solar energy in the near-future.

Merriwa turns to solar

MERRIWA is set to slash its carbon footprint over the coming years, aided by the provision of a 199-panel solar system funded by generous donations from around the country.

The interest-free loan of almost $83,000 courtesy of the Citizens Own Renewable Energy Network Australia (CORENA) will see a 99.5 kilowatt solar installation added to the Greta Road landmark, reaping 116,000 kilowatt hours of grid electricity per year - the equivalent of 20.9 homes using zero-emission energy.

According to a CORENA spokesperson, the solar installation is expected to allow Merriwa to save a little more than $26,000 in electricity bills each year, which would see the loan repaid in full in just over three years.

Merriwa chief executive officer Bart Crawley said the utilisation of solar energy complemented Merriwa’s longterm energy outlook.

“Merriwa’s solar installation project is the first in an exciting sustainability initiative aligning with our strategic direction,

and an important step in working towards a more energy efficient future,” he said.

“Partnering with CORENA Fund has been seamless, an important ingredient in creating successful project outcomes.”

Funding for the initiative is crowd-sourced from individuals looking to reduce emissions across the country, which is then redistributed by CORENA into interest-free loans for not-for-profit, community and social-enterprise organisations.

According to CORENA head

of operations Sarah McCabe, the fund would continue to support initiatives which sought to improve their energy awareness, with any donations made in June set to be matched by a long-term donor up to $15,000.

“The current matchingdonation offer is a terrific opportunity for our donors to have their donation doubled,” she said.

“It’s very timely as the money raised will help CORENA to reach out to locate more projects to fund.”

A WANGARATTA woman who attempted to secure bank loans using the details of her former partner has been fined $2000 for her actions.

Appearing at Wangaratta Magistrates Court last week, the 34-year-old pleaded guilty to charges of attempting to obtain property by deception, when she applied for five personal loans and three credit cards in the name of her former partner between 2016 and 2019.

According to police prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Stuart Pritchard, the matter had been referred to investigators in early 2019, when a male victim was notified efforts had been made to change the credit card details attached to his Centrelink profile.

The accused was said to have opened three separate bank accounts using her former partner’s driver’s licence details on December 26 of 2018.

She was ultimately arrested by detectives in September of 2020.

LSC Pritchard said no one had been left out of pocket as a result of the crimes, but the manipulation of the victim’s details was cause for concern.

Defence counsel Amanda Meagher said her client had been involved in a number of abusive relationships which contributed to her offending.

She lodged three supportive character references for her client, however, Magistrate Lance Martin said it was unclear whether the accused had disclosed the seriousness of the charges to her references.

“In those circumstances I can’t put a great deal of weight on them,” he told the court.

The maximum penalty for the offending is 10 years in prison, however, Magistrate Martin admitted the accused’s actions were at the lower end of the scale.

“That’s not an excuse but it puts it into context,” he said.

He convicted and fined the accused $2000 and ordered her to pay $85.70 in court costs.

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WOOLWORTHS has become the first national supermarket to pledge to remove plastic shopping bags for good, with the retailer announcing it will stop selling its 15-cent reusable plastic shopping bags nationwide in a gradual phase out over the next year.

BIG W, Woolworths Group’s everyday needs retailer, will also phase out its 15-cent and 45-cent reusable plastic bags from

stores by the end of June next year.

The move co-incided with World Environment Day yesterday, and will see more than 9000 tonnes of plastic removed from circulation annually.

Woolworths said eight in every 10 of its customers already bring their own bags when they shop, and it is encouraging customers to bring their own bags to boost sustainability.

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3Rs training to help identify family violence PRACTICAL LEARNING: GOTAFE animal science trainer Mel Blair (left) watches on as Dr Sam Swan takes students Maddy Pianto, Da Ja Canning and Karl Pendlebury through a procedure on a local feline.

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Bright future for pet care A NEW wave of veterinary nurses is set to join the workforce, after successfully completing their final practical assessments last Tuesday.

Students of GOTAFE’s Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing (ACM40418) completed 240 hours of work placement to ensure they would graduate with job-ready skills, which culminated in them performing a number of procedures in front of assessors at Dr

Paws Veterinary Clinic.

Six students are set to bolster the workforce as mid-year graduates, while a 28-strong cohort will begin their training next month.

According to GOTAFE animal science trainer Mel Blair, the clinic had provided students with hands-on experience in order to address the region’s skills shortage.

“In their intensive two-week workshops, students assisted Dr Tanille Bailey and Dr Sam

Swan with monitoring and preparing local pets for surgical procedures,” she said.

“The students have learnt valuable skills and are well-prepared and job ready for rewarding careers as veterinary nurses.”

The course, which is provided as part of the State Government’s free TAFE scheme, provides students with comprehensive training in all aspects of veterinary science, including imag-

ing, surgery preparation, medical and surgical nursing routines and clinical pathology.

Manager of the Wangaratta-based practice Avril Meehan said the opportunity to provide students experience in a clinical environment had ensured they could start their professional careers on the right foot.

“We love to watch and assist the students with their learning and development as they enter their professional work-

ing careers,” she said.

“We encourage anyone who has a love for animals and medicine to reach out to our clinic for work experience or placement - we will always try to facilitate and support individuals who are interested in a career in the exciting world of the veterinary industry.”

To find out more about studying veterinary nursing at GOTAFE's Tone Road campus, visit www.

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DID you know there is a link between animal abuse and family violence?

Or that hairdressers and beauty professionals often see signs of family violence but aren't equipped with the tools to act?

In response, the Rural City of Wangaratta is supporting free training in June and July for people that work with animals, or in hair and beauty professions to help build skills in the 3Rs of family violence - recognise, respond and refer.

Councillor Ashlee Fitzpatrick said Animal-3Rs is a training program which increases awareness of the link between animal abuse and family violence, and gives people the skills to help someone experiencing abuse.

“This training is suitable for anyone who works with or cares for animals,” she said.

“HaiR-3Rs is an interactive workshop designed to teach salon professionals to spot possible signs of family violence, and know what to say and do if a client or colleague shares their experience of family violence.

“Anyone working in hair, beauty and personal care services will benefit from the training, including hairdressers, barbers, beauty therapists, nail technicians, makeup artists, masseurs, spray tan technicians, cosmetic tattooists, waxers, and dermatologists.”

Two Animal-3Rs sessions will take place on Wednesday, June 22, while two Hair-3Rs session will take place on Thursday, July 21.

The free sessions will be delivered by the Eastern Domestic Violence Service, supported by Rural City of Wangaratta.

Visit https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov. au/Residents/Community-Projects/Primary-prevention-of-violence-against-women for more information and to register.

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Region needs crisis support boost COMMUNITY support organisations are becoming increasingly relied upon throughout the rural city, in the face of major spikes in the region‘s family violence and homelessness rates.

Rental prices throughout the Indi electorate have skyrocketed in recent times, rising 11.14 per cent in the last 12 months and 17.62 per cent in the last two years which, when coupled with a systemic shortage of appropriate housing, has left many locals battling to stay afloat.

Add in the impact of incidences of family violence throughout the rural city increasing from 521 in 2019 to 632 last year, and it‘s easy to see why many local organisations seem to be unable to meet the sudden spike in demand for support and assistance.

In recent weeks, the Centre Against Violence has called for more skilled workers to take up social work to manage spiraling reports of domestic violence.

However, workers moving to the region would face the same difficulties finding appropriate accommodation many locals have experienced.

While sourcing crisis accommodation has been difficult, the skilled workers who are currently operating in the space have done an incredible job providing care and ensuring no stone is left unturned to find appropriate housing for those in need.

These efforts will be further bolstered through the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation program in the coming months, with the development of a North East crisis accommodation centre to support 140 families each year.

Coupled with more than $3b in state funding to mitigate domestic violence throughout Victoria, it is hoped appropriate support will be available in the near future.

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Merredin-born artist, Robert Juniper, won which major Australia art prize in both 1975 and 1979?

Who directed the 2005 movie, Brokeback Mountain?

Which alcoholic spirit is the base for the Australian liqueur, Bloody Oath?

As at 2019, what are the only two Australian cities to have a Luna Park?

Which car manufacturer makes the RVR range of vehicles?

Who won the Simpson Medal for the 2019 Interstate/State of Origin match between Western Australia and South Australia?

Kenya has a coastline on which ocean?

In which year of the 1990s did Severe Tropical Cyclone Bobby hit parts of Western Australia?

Which word starting with H is the common term for a baby alligator?

The 2004 album, BigBigLove, is the debut album from which band that was formed in Perth in 2002?

In 2018, which Australian chef became the Creative Director of Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food Australia?

What type of bird is on the flag of Papua New Guinea?

In 2019, who replaced Julie Bishop as the Federal Member of the Australian Parliament for Curtin?

The game, Hungry Hungry Hippos, can be played with up to how many people?

What is the largest country by area in the Southern Hemisphere?

Who wrote the 2019 novel, Identity Crisis?

What is the official currency of South Africa?

Which stadium hosted the 2018-19 A-League Grand Final?

What is the capital city of Lebanon?

Which animated TV series featured Hank and Peggy Hill?

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Coby Hill: Everything is going up but our wages stay the same. A lot of people work week to week or fortnight on wages to cover bills I could only imagine they would be really struggling now. So many more homes less people as to he can’t afford the rent a house.

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Lobby the Car Manufactures to produce more fuel efficient vehicles. Build more Apartments than Houses.

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We treat our trees with no respect

Should the Federal Government divert gas exports to help reduce gas prices?

IN Western Europe they put a plaque on very old trees to celebrate their significance.

In Wangaratta we cut them down.

Shame.

Glen Scholfield, Glenrowan

Public dental waiting times are growing I AM concerned to hear that there will be a $24 million dollar cut to dentistry across Victoria.

I had a resident from Myrtleford attend my office recently to inform me that she waited three years to get a filling... three years.

When this resident originally received the filling, it fell out and she returned to the dentist to get it replaced.

However, when attending the dentist to schedule an appointment she was told she would need to wait three years to get that filling put back in.

How can we expect these wait times to be reduced if the Victorian Government is going to cut another $24 million in funding from our dentistry?

To be able to live within our means, our public system needs to remain strong.

It's time the Victorian Government puts more money into our everyday means, rather than on big city builds that can be completed over time.

I will continue to call for less cuts and more funding to our dentistry services at every opportunity in parliament.

Tim McCurdy, Nationals MP for Ovens Valley

Gas crisis is one of our own making IN regards to the warning by Australia's new Energy Minister of an impending gas crisis; and possible solutions.

We have huge amounts of coal seam gas which was allowed to be exported with none reserved for Australia which has ultimately led to a situation where Australians are paying for gas prices at global parity.

Global gas prices are hyper sensitive to external changes in supply like the RussiaUkraine conflict.

This together with a cold snap and significant unexpected electricity outages have combined into a perfect storm pushing many small innovative electricity retailers to the wall or even bankruptcy, increased the

HOCKEY CELEBRATIONS: The weather may have been wet and cold, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of these children helping celebrate Wangaratta Hockey Club’s 115th anniversary on Saturday. Celebrations for Wangaratta’s oldest sporting club continued throughout the day at the synthetic ground at Cathedral College, and into the evening for the Dragons’ members and supporters. Further coverage in Wednesday’s Chronicle.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling cost of generating electricity and resulted in stark rises in gas and energy prices.

This would all have been preventable if successive governments had paid proper attention to rigorous monitoring and regulation of all the key energy markets in Australia.

This is a policy failure a long time in the making and it will be very hard to remedy it quickly.

The best immediate solution would be to pull the so-called 'gas trigger' to requisition supplies of gas intended for export.

In addition, the government should also seriously consider a full gas reservation policy for the entire country, similar to the one in Western Australia and the United States.

Professor Ariel Liebman, Director, Monash Energy Institute, Faculty of Information Technology

More financial support for IVF IVF supports thousands of women fulfil their dreams of starting a family, yet treatments remain costly and often cause emotional and financial distress.

Even after Medicare rebates, women and families can be left around $5000 out of pocket for each IVF cycle - a significant barrier for those seeking to start a family.

That’s why an elected Liberals and Nationals Government will make fertility services

for Victorian women more affordable by: • a rebate of up to $2000 to undertake an initial IVF procedure using private fertility clinics; • a rebate of up to $2000 to undertake a subsequent IVF procedure (if not successful with the initial procedure); • a rebate of up to $500 for pre IVF fertility testing; and • up to five days of paid fertility treatment leave for nurses, teachers, and other Victorian public service workers.

Critically, these rebates will be available to women undergoing IVF treatments in a clinic of their choice, without the need to relocate to a different facility and interrupt treatment.

Matthew Guy, Leader of the Opposition

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It’s gilder friendly fencing Biodiversity benefits from exclusion fence design minus barbwire on Cheshunt property A COLLABORATIVE effort to remove the top barbwire from a wild dog and feral deer fence has been saving the lives of Greater Gliders on a North East Victorian farm.

Cheshunt sheep and goat producer James Findlay received assistance from Trust for Nature volunteers to remove the top barbwire from his fence bordering crown land after noticing gliders and possums were dying after becoming entangled in the barbs.

Running a first cross ewe and goat enterprise, James has had lambs maimed and killed by wild dogs and regularly undertakes baiting and trapping as part of the Cheshunt Wild Dog Management Group.

Following bushfire in 2006, he rebuilt a 4km fence with hinge joint and two barb wires.

“In hindsight I shouldn’t have put on the barbwire

as I started to notice bits of greater glider fur everywhere and over the last 15 years, a couple of possums a year were caught on the top barb as well as six Greater Gliders in six months,” James said.

A crew sent by Trust for Nature helped remove 4km of barb wire.

In the meantime, James received funding from the Rural City of Wangaratta's Supporting Pest Animal and Weed Control project to erect 3km of new wild dog and deer exclusion fencing (20 per cent landholder contribution).

This project was funded

by Communities Combating Pest and Weed Impacts During Drought Program Biosecurity Management of Pests and Weeds - Round 2 - an Australian Government initiative.

“We put in an eight-strand fence with 1.8m posts, four electric wires and an earth

return styled on other local dog fences,” James said.

He has observed the traffic of foxes, wild dogs and deer has reduced markedly since the new fence was erected.

James has installed two Australian Wool Innovation funded motion sensor cameras under the Cheshunt Wild Dog Management Group to monitor wild dog activity and continues to bait and trap for wild dogs and foxes.

“The cameras are installed on selected bait stations so I can see what’s taking the baits.”

The cameras have also captured Greater Gliders, Australia’s largest gliding mammal, jumping from a landing pad on the top wire of the fence into nearby trees.

“I cut some half inch poly pipe to insulate the two live wires and folded a bit of old shade cloth over them as a

landing pad, and secured with bale clips and cable ties,” James said.

He has been sharing his video footage and fencing design with local Landcare members and other landholders interested in enhancing biodiversity.

“I’ve always been fascinated with what wildlife is out there on the place,” he said.

“Bandicoots were common before the 2006 bushfires which almost wiped them out, but I saw one on a monitoring camera in a creek gully.”

The Rural City of Wangaratta conducted an exclusion fencing field day in March with presentations from Dean Paton, Gallagher, and Adam Barker, Waratah, and farmers Scott Swinburne and Matt Roberts speaking on suitable fencing materials, electric fence units, remote control and monitoring, super earth kits and lightning diverters.

GLIDER FRIENDLY: A landing pad made from shade cloth allows Greater Gliders and possums to traverse the exclusion fence on James Findlay’s property at Cheshunt.

Favourable weather is creating fungi time in our forests

OUT OF THIS WORLD: The forest floor is a sea of ghostly glow unique to the North East.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling.

IT’S that time of year when fungi of all types are popping up in suburban and forested areas across the North East with conditions being perfect for the occasion.

One unique type of fungi however is a treat where seeing is believing.

Ghost Fungi or Omphalotus nidiformis is a special fungi that is out of this world, and grows around the Warby Range through to parts of Mt Pilot National Park and across parts of coastal Victoria.

What makes this fungi so special is that it creates it’s own unique enzyme that reacts with oxygen creating a ghostly glow which can be seen by the naked eye.

However, when photographing under long exposure, the true vibrant and ghostly green colours can be seen in your camera, giving it that extraterrestrial look.

Ghost Fungi is not deadly but it can make you sick if ingested.

Wangaratta Chronicle photographer Kurt Hickling has

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been studying and photographing the phenomenon for the past 15 years and has educated hundreds of people on how to photograph the fungi.

“Having Ghost Fungi here near Wangaratta and Chiltern is most certainly a rare treat we all get to see each year,” he said.

“People cannot believe it until they see it with their own eyes that this type of fungi actually glows and can be clearly seen to the naked eye.

“I run workshops which educate and teach keen photographers on how to identify and photograph the fungi correctly allowing them to take home their own masterpiece in the camera.

“However beautiful and exciting it is to see the fungi, preservation and a respect of the area needs to be shown to protect the fungi and surrounding vegetation which will allow visitors to return and see it again in years to come.”

The fungi will be visible for the next two to three weeks.

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Joan Mullarvey unfolds magnificent landscapes

DURING the last two days of May a most intense low pressure system of central pressure of 984 mbs crossed Victoria bringing variable rainfalls, low maximum temperatures, very strong winds and snowfalls to not only Alpine regions of Victoria but all the way to the northern Tablelands in northern New South Wales.

Many places in the tablelands of NSW had their coldest May day for 22 years on May 31 and then on June 1 had their coldest day for early June since 1949.

The cold blast did not reach the far north coast of NSW where the maximum temperature reached 22 degrees at Yamba.

Yamba has had 1838mms to date this year - easily the wettest in 144 years of records to the end of May and also well above the annual average of 1463 mms.

The rainfall distribution in Victoria was quite variable during May, with the heaviest totals being 177mms at Wilsons Prom and over 125mms at the Alpine resorts.

At low level stations Mildura had 53mms, Ouyen 56mms, Albury 68.8mms, Wangaratta 41.8mms and Rutherglen 50mms.

The mean maximum temperature in Wangaratta in May was 17.4 degrees, right on normal for May whilst the mean minimum of 5.3 degrees was one degree above the May normal.

A minimum temperature of 14.8 degrees on May 14 in Wangaratta was the warmest for mid May since 1963.

The first day of winter was the coldest start to any winter at both Rutherglen and Wangaratta since 1955 with maximums of 7.9 degrees and 8.5 degrees respectively.

Most places in the Riverina had well above average rainfall during May, with Narrandera 65.6mms, Griffith 80.4mms and Wagga 78mms.

Currently another deep low pressure system is now approaching and this one in conjunction with moisture from recent heavy rain in the Pilbara extending southwards across to Alice Springs will result in heavier rainfalls in North East Victoria during the first half of this June.

It's probably like what happened in 1952.

I do recall May 1952 being noteworthy of deep low pressures during the last half of that month.

FRAGILE COUNTRY: Among the works on display at the Benalla Art Gallery is Between Seasons (pictured above) by Joan Mullarvey.

ARTISTIC INSIGHTS: A resident artist at Wangaratta’s Art Gallery on Ovens, Joan Mullarvey will speak about her practice at the Benalla Art Gallery on Wednesday, June 22 at 3pm.

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Cold end to our autumn, freezing start to winter

Across the Arts A SELECTION of collagraphs, lino and mono prints by local printmaker Joan Mullarvey are being exhibited throughout June at the Benalla Art Gallery shop.

Called Unfolding Landscapes, the featured works are inspired by the patterns and rhythms of the North East Victorian landscape.

A resident artist at Wangaratta’s Art Gallery on Ovens, Joan said the methods she uses allow her to capture the beauty, harshness and fragility of our country.

“I often collect foliage from the roadside which I ink and transfer the image to paper; this process allows me to play with themes of transience and impermanence, capturing a moment in time before the beauty fades and disappears into the undergrowth,” she said.

Having majored in both painting and printmaking, Joan says she was particularly drawn to printmaking due to “the process”.

“It’s physical, it’s messy, it’s making decisions as to whether a particular artwork would be best as a collagraph, relief print, intaglio, monoprint or a combination of methods,” she said.

“It’s the paper, it’s the constant editing of layers, it’s the challenge of not knowing what the result will be until that magical moment when you lift the paper from the matrix you have created.”

Benalla Art Gallery director Eric Nash said he was particularly excited about an artist talk which will be held there on Wednesday, June 22 at 3pm.

“This is a great opportunity to not only present the work of one of our talented artists, but to learn more about her history and practice,” he said.

“Joan will share collagraph plates so audience members can closely view them and understand more about how she creates the textural surfaces.”

In January, Benalla Art Gallery announced a process for artists of the region to apply for rotational, monthly exhibitions in the gallery shop glass cabinets.

The new program is designed to better promote and support local and regional creative practices and more information is available at www.benallaartgallery.com.au.

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Budding filmmakers’ chance for big break

By SIMONE KERWIN AHEAD of this month’s Wangaratta screening of 20 of the best films made by young regional Australians, budding local filmmakers have the chance to hone their skills through a short course which could help their own work hit the screen in coming years.

Presented by the Coffs Harbourbased Screenwave International Film Festival (SWIFF), the 10-module course is part of the Nextwave youth film education program, which gives 10 to 25-year-olds the chance to learn the craft of filmmaking, have their stories seen, and be recognised for their creativity.

Nextwave Online is a film education and development program which provides access to 10 fun, engaging and educational workshop episodes covering the fundamentals of making a short film - from writing to filming to editing,

and everything in between.

It aims to encourage keen young creatives to produce short films which they could enter in the Nextwave Youth Film Festival.

Entries are now open (until October 25) for the 2022 festival, and finalists and winners of last year's festival will feature in a screening at GOTAFE Auditorium on Friday, June 17 from 6pm.

Among those enjoying the chance to learn more about filmmaking through the Nextwave Online course - which is freely accessible to young people in the Rural City of Wangaratta through FReeZA funding - is Wangaratta resident Leo Harwood.

The 15-year-old Wangaratta High School student has been able to combine the course with his school studies, as he pursues his interest in the film industry.

Leo said his passion for film began at Wangaratta West Primary

YOUNG CREATIVE: Keen filmmaker Leo Harwood is enjoying delving into the medium through the Nextwave Online film education and development program.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling School, where he had the chance to take a key role in a class film.

“Since then, I’ve done some performing, and I really enjoy acting,” he said.

“I’d like to be an actor or do some voice acting in the future.”

Leo is also comfortable behind the camera, and is enjoying the chance to explore some of his story ideas through the Nextwave course.

“The course is very good if you want to know how the process works, how to film stuff and be creative,” he said.

“If you’re someone who doesn’t know whether they can do it, it’s

a great chance to see if it’s for you and boost your confidence.

“It gives you tips on how to generate ideas, and a better understanding of the camera side of things, all the different shots you can use.”

Leo said he watched lots of movies and short films: “I’ll watch anything as long as it’s good; anything that makes you think.”

He said the June 17 short film screening at GOTAFE Auditorium of previous winners and finalists in the annual Nextwave festival offered a chance to see how other young people had brought their

ideas to the screen, and had been recognised for it.

“If you’re interested in the field or are not really sure, it would be worth checking it out,” he said.

To reserve your free seats for the screening of last year’s Nextwave national youth film competition winners and finalists, visit https:// events.humanitix.com/nextwaveyouth-film-festival If you're interested in taking on the online short course, there are still spots available for young people living in the Rural City of Wangaratta, which can be accessed via https:// linktr.ee/WangarattaYouthServices

Government lauds road repair blitz across North East, but MP laments funding cuts

NOT IMPRESSED: Wangaratta-based Ovens Valley MP says while the State Government talks up it regional road maintenance blitz, it has cut over $214 million in funding over the past two years.

THE State Government's regional road maintenance 'blitz' has delivered more than 300 kilometres of rebuilding and repair works across the North East, according to Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll, but Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy is not impressed.

Since September last year, Mr Carroll said that more than 140 individual maintenance and renewal projects have been delivered across the region’s road network, with an investment of more than $464 million supporting this work to maintain regional Victoria’s road assets.

Across the state, he said

more than 1100 individual road maintenance projects have been delivered, guaranteeing smoother and more reliable journeys for hundreds of thousands of drivers each day.

Mr Carroll said crews have also replaced more than 30,000 signs, inspected thousands bridges and culverts, mowed more than 30,000 kilometres of roadside grass and responded to hundreds of out-of-hours calls from the public.

“These vital works are ensuring that Victorians stay connected to education, employment, family and friends, as well as connecting our manufac-

turers and producers with domestic and international trade markets,” he said.

“The blitz has also helped to support the North East economy, backing 75 jobs on the ground and a further 170 throughout the supply chain.”

Mr Carroll said there is more work to come on Victoria's roads later this year, with $780 million invested in the 2022/23 Victorian Budget for maintaining road assets in the coming financial year.

Mr McCurdy said the figures boasted by the minister were less than impressive.

“What we have seen is the government cut funding to

regional roads,” he said.

“It is a sad state when the government mowing the grass and replacing signs are trumpeted in a press release.

“These are the basics that should be done without question.

“The government has cut the roads maintenance budget by $214.7 million over the past two years.

“Under a Liberal and Nationals government, we have a plan in place to restore the condition of regional roads, as well as ensuring that we get a fair share of funding to help repair, maintain, and grow, our regional roads network.”

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VLocity trains back on track

V/LINE is reinstating VLocity trains on two passenger services on the Albury line today following investigations into minor dents to the outer edges of the train wheels.

V/Line took the VLocity trains out of service last week to enable extensive and thorough assessment of the issue, including undertaking inspections with the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) along the 305 kilometre stretch of track

between Melbourne and Albury, as well as inspecting the train wheels.

V/Line said yesterday that the investigations have confirmed it is safe to return VLocity trains with ongoing additional monitoring, and that there are no significant issues and only minor damage identified.

V/Line said it will continue to closely monitor the trains including inspections every 48 hours where the units will be moved

into a maintenance facility overnight and inspected for further wheel dents, follow up track inspections and continual analysis of data.

V/Line chief executive officer Matt Carrick said investigations over the past week involved working closely with ARTC to complete extensive and thorough inspections of the entire length of the line.

He said V/Line also completed detailed inspections on stabling and mainte-

nance facilities and the tracks in and out of Southern Cross Station.

“V/Line has also engaged the Monash Institute of Railway Technology (MIRT), the premier track and vehicle railway research centre in Australia, to assist with the investigations using specialist equipment and skills to help identify a potential cause,” he said.

“A test run of a VLocity train was completed on Wednesday, June 1 using the

institute’s specialist monitoring equipment, with the data, readings and videos from the test run carefully analysed.”

V/Line said the damage to the VLocity trains is currently limited to minor indentations on the outer edges of the wheels, varying in size but most are approximately 1-2 millimetres deep and 1-2 centimetres long.

“It is safe to operate trains with this level of wheel damage and we will be closely

monitoring for further damage,” Mr Carrick said.

“Normal maintenance of the wheels will remove the damage in due course.”

All six of the daily Albury line services have been running with trains since Thursday 2 June, operated

by V/Line’s classic fleet.

“We apologise for the service changes last week and thank passengers for their understanding as we work through the next steps,” Mr Carrick said.

NATIONAL NEWS

Evidence building on COVID-19 antivirals

PROBE: An investigation has been launched after the death of a man who had been arrested by Sydney police. PHOTO: AAP

Man dies after Sydney freeway arrest A SHIRTLESS man running in and out of traffic on a Sydney motorway has died after being peppersprayed by police during his arrest.

A critical incident investigation is under way into the death of the 41-year-old on Sunday morning.

Officers were called to the M5 at southwestern Moorebank about 3.30am

in response to reports from motorists a man was walking in the middle of the motorway.

When they arrived, he was near the Moorebank Avenue off-ramp.

While attempting to take him into custody a struggle ensued, police said.

“He was given directions and was non-responsive to those and a physi-

RAAF aircraft intercepted

by Chinese fighter plane AUSTRALIA’S Defence department says one of its maritime surveillance aircraft was intercepted by a Chinese fighter plane during routine activity in international airspace in the South China Sea region last month.

The Australian government has raised concerns about the incident with the Chinese government.

“Defence advises that on 26 May, 2022, a RAAF P-8 maritime surveillance aircraft was intercepted by a Chinese J-16 fighter aircraft during a routine maritime surveil-

lance activity in international airspace in the South China Sea region,” the Department of Defence said in a statement on Sunday.

“The intercept resulted in a dangerous manoeuvre which posed a safety threat to the P-8 aircraft and its crew.”

It says Defence has for decades undertaken maritime surveillance activities in the region and does so in accordance with international law, exercising the right to freedom of navigation and overflight in international waters and airspace.

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cal altercation occurred (between the man and police),” Assistant Commissioner Stuart Smith said.

“They ended up on the roadway, where OC spray was deployed without impact.

“Following that, a violent confrontation with the male resulted in him being handcuffed.”

The man lost consciousness at the scene before being treated by paramedics and taken to Liverpool Hospital, but he could not be revived.

An investigation involving a critical incident team from State Crime Command's Homicide Squad is under way.

It will also be subject to independent review. - AAP

Tassie joins others states in outlawing Nazi symbols THE Tasmanian government will introduce laws to outlaw the display of Nazi symbols.

It follows similar pushes in Victoria, NSW and Queensland.

The Tasmanian laws would outlaw symbols, including the swastika, for hate and fear.

They will still be allowed to be displayed for historic or educational purposes while also allowing Hindu and Buddhist groups to use it.

“Our government strongly condemns the display and sale of these symbols when

used for hate and fear,” Attorney-General Elise Archer said on Sunday.

“This is an issue that is deeply concerning to me as attorney-general as well as many Tasmanians.”

Ms Archer will work with community groups to draft the laws while looking at changes proposed in other states.

Victoria is poised to become the first state to outlaw the symbols after its government introduced legislation to state parliament last month.

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ORAL antiviral drug treatments approved for use in Australia could reduce the severity and lethality of COVID-19, two new international studies suggest.

The results of studies in Israel and Hong Kong (yet to be published or peer-reviewed) suggest the antivirals could improve patient outcomes but are likely to be more useful for older patients.

Some antiviral drugs have been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration after clinical trials.

They can be prescribed

by GPs for suitable patients and are sold under brand names including Paxlovid and Lagevrio, which were analysed in the Israel and Hong Kong studies.

Antivirals are recommended for adults who do not require oxygen but have other risk factors or comorbidities, and are supposed to be taken within five days of symptoms arising.

The antivirals can be helpful for people at risk of severe illness or hospitalisation, Doherty Institute director Sharon Lewin recently told ABC News.

“Everyone who is high risk needs to have a plan with their GP for how they’re going to access antivirals should they become positive,” Professor Lewin said.

The Hong Kong study found both Paxlovid and

Lagevrio appeared to have an impact on reducing the severity of disease and the likelihood of death, although Paxlovid appeared to be more effective.

The Israeli study analysed Paxlovid and found it of more benefit to people over 65, with no significant impact on younger people.

The researchers noted the study could have been influenced by some “confounding clinical and social demographic characteristics”.

Both pre-print studies were retrospective and observational, and used a sample size of 3300-4000 patients.

The antivirals approved for use in Australia have limited evidence for their effectiveness, however TGA head John Skerritt has previously said more accurate studies are likely to emerge in 2022.

Australia reported more than 28,000 COVID-19 cases and 60 deaths on Saturday.

Victoria has meanwhile confirmed the end of its COVID-19 response unit, set up to oversee testing, contact tracing and isolation in the state in 2020.

Those responsibilities will return to the health department on July 1.

The state has entered its first winter without lockdown restrictions since the pandemic began.

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PM continues Asian focus with visit to Indonesia PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese will look to strengthen ties with Asia when he travels to Indonesia for key talks on Sunday.

The three-day visit to Jakarta is Mr Albanese’s second overseas trip since he became prime minister last month.

Mr Albanese will meet with Indonesian President Joko Widodo during the visit.

While his first trip was to Tokyo for the Quad leaders’ summit, Mr

Albanese said during the election campaign that Australia needed to build closer ties with Indonesia, having described the Asian nation as a future superpower.

“Indonesia is one of our closest neighbours, which is why I committed to visiting as soon as possible,” he said.

“Our two countries have a long history of cooperation and friendship, and my government will work with Indonesia to deepen this.”

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RURAL NEWS

Beef prices on the up

New web tools for irrigators Agriculture Victoria‘s irrigation team have revised and updated their website to include new information which will “support farmers”.

The website update includes a range of new resources including instructional videos, podcasts, drone footage, information notes and case studies.

Farm and Environment Working Group chair, Alfred Heuperman, recently launched the Irrigation System Selection Risk Management tool at a function held at Tatura.

Agriculture Victoria senior irrigation extension officer Rabi Maskey said the web– based tool will assist irrigators and service providers to make better decisions when selecting new or considering improvements to their existing irrigation systems.

“The updated website provides answers to more than 90 frequently asked questions, packaged under five key steps and will guide users through a logical decision– making process,” he said.

“Ultimately, it is our aim that irrigators will be better informed when making decisions on what irrigation system best suits their needs and assist them to better manage their irrigation risks.”

The updated tool can be accessed at: https://bit.ly/ ISSDG2022.

By RYAN MALCOLM THE outlook for regional cattle farmers continued to improve on Friday, with Wangaratta Livestock Exchange again attracting high prices for a number of local vendors.

Some 590 head of cattle were on display in what Corcoran and Parker stock and station agent Reiley Murtagh described as a “very solid sale,” with calves in high-demand across the board.

“Everybody was very positive - prices were probably up from the last sale we had the other month,” he said.

“It’s getting colder but everybody has sewn some grass - for this sale in particular it looks like we’ve seen a touch of a market increase.

“Any Angus heifers at a joinable rate were selling very well.”

Calves around the 400kg mark sold at around $2500 per head, while those on the lighter scale, around 250kg, fetched up to $7.50 per kilo.

Mike Willoughby has been breeding cattle on his Hansonville farm for 38 years, and said he expected “unprecedented prices” to continue to rise over the coming months.

He said his 12 steers and 15 heifers on show on Friday, many of which were

OVERJOYED: Hansonville beef farmer Mike Willoughby expects the market to continue to firm over the coming weeks.

PHOTO: Ryan Malcolm around 10 months old, had responded well to ideal growing conditions, with the 27-head herd selling for an average of $2180 across the board.

“The last two to three years we’ve had good spring growth, but the weather has been pretty mild outside of the last few weeks,” he said.

“I said to my wife this morning we’d be happy if we could average $2000 - it’s very gratifying and a good result.

“They’re probably as good as we’ve had for a long time.

“They’ve grown well - it’s what happens when you put a good bull over your herd and have good females - you

Wangaratta Store Sale Market Averages: Friday, June 3 No. PRODUCER STEERS 4 Angus L Humphrey 5 Speck G Brooks 6 Angus M Gambrell 3 Angus LH & DM Humphries 12 SH RE Mason 5 Angus JH & TM Parton 25 Angus D Kemp HEIFERS 2 Angus RW Shanahan 1 Angus JH & TM Parton 2 Grey D & G Horsburgh 15 Angus GR & JA Hughes 1 Angus MA & OM Webb COWS & CALVES 4 x 4 Angus Debbie McConnell 2 x 2 Angus World Casings 4 x 4 Char KJ & NM Raleigh BULLS 1 Limo DM Wallace

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225 192 234 240 280 258 295

791.0 786.0 777.0 745.0 742.0 720.0 701.0

$1,780.00 $1510.00 $1,820.00 $1,790.00 $2,080.00 $1,860.00 $2,070.00

AWN AWN CP AWN CP

177 225 230 270 260

768.0 648.0 647.0 640.0 615.0

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AWN NTR CP

$4,250.00 $3,300.00 $3,200.00

NTR

$2,800.00

Whitfield expo aims to support landholder pest management AGRICULTURE Victoria with support from DELWP will hold a field day in Whitfield this month to showcase the latest information and tools available to control feral pigs, foxes and wild dogs on farmlands.

Agriculture Victoria biosecurity manager established invasive animals, Jason Wishart, said farmers need a plan to manage pests that degrade farmland, prey on livestock and native animals and cause environmental damage.

“To manage these pests and their impacts, land managers need an integrat-

FERAL PESTS: Controlling feral pigs will be the focus of an expo in Whitfield. ed pest animal management program, using best practice tools and techniques and implemented in coordination with other local managers,” Mr Wishart said.

“Most importantly, it needs to be well timed.

“Often good pest management needs to occur before the pests become a problem, ideally timed before the breeding season.”

The Whitfield expo will be held on Thursday, June 23 from 10am at the Whitfield Football Ground.

It will include presentations from Agriculture Victoria, DELWP, Parks Victoria, Victoria Police, Landcare and CMAs. There will also be pest management organisations and suppliers with information and demonstrations on trapping, baiting and fencing.

see it in their genetics.

“We weaned them three weeks ago so they’re very quiet - they’ve been looked after with some good hay.

“At that sort of money we’re very happy.”

A former butcher by trade, Mr Willoughby said he expected beef prices to stay firm over the coming months.

“I think the customers have become accustomed to paying those prices for scotch and eye fillet cuts,” he said.

“Speaking to other buyers, the indicator is that the market is going to continue on a forward trajectory - it’s firming up more so than receding which is good.”

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530.0

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527.2

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430.0

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544

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D & S Connor

Byawatha

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480

565.0

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580.0

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725

339.2

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Mansfield

CP

670

370.0

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A Younger

Greta

AWN

651

362.0

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Euroa

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605

360.0

$2,178.00

2

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A Dinning

Hansonville

ELD

727

358.2

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Killawarra

ELD

1015

290.0

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Ang

Loxley Pastoral

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NATIONAL SPORT

Browne shocks Fa in heavyweight fight

VETERAN Lucas Browne has silenced his critics with a shock first-round knockout in his George Kambosos Jnr-Devin Haney undercard fight in Melbourne.

Browne floored highlyrated New Zealander Junior Fa with a huge right hand and, while his rival was allowed to continue, another big blow finished him off one minute and 58 seconds into the heavyweight fight.

Known as Big Daddy,

Browne yelled “Better than ever!” to the swelling Marvel Stadium crowd after the bout.

The 43-year-old West Australian sank to a career low last April when he was beaten by former rugby league star Paul Gallen via TKO in the opening round.

Browne said he was determined not to be defined by that upset result and felt that Gallen repeatedly hit him illegally.

He said he wanted revenge against Gallen but

had so far been denied a rematch.

Fa (19-2, 10KOs) was the heavy favourite, only losing two of his previous 20 bouts and he went the distance last year with former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker.

On the back of the Fa victory, Browne claimed the IBF International heavyweight belt while defending his WBA Oceania heavyweight title.

“I’ve got the power to knock anyone out in the

world,” Browne said, with his record now 31-3 (27KOs).

“The problem is that I don’t throw it because I’m scared of hurting people, not in the ring, I’m talking about sparring, so I’ve got into the habit of not throwing my right hand.

“The entire purpose of today was to set something up and throw it and when I threw it I knocked him down.

“He shouldn’t have been allowed to continue, he

was wobbling everywhere, but as soon as he (the referee) said keep going I thought all right, another one is coming.”

Browne said he believed he had at least another three fights in him before considering retirement.

He has been sparring with rising Australian heavyweight star Justis Huni and called him out, as well as Gallen.

“I reckon it would be a great fight with Huni,” Browne said.

SWAN SURGE: Sydney have staged a stirring fightback to shock AFL premiers Melbourne in a 12-point win.

“He is a great talent, very fast, very young, very fit and he is really good.

“I would like to fight him but I don’t care who it is, as long as the money is there.

“I would love to fight Paul Gallen again, remembering that I got $100,000 for that fight and he got $1.2 million.

“I have asked him many times and he has said no. “He got away with popping me in the back of the head a couple of times. I don’t fear anyone.”

-AAP

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Flying Sydney Swans stun Demons in AFL thriller THE Lance Franklin-less Sydney Swans have inflicted a second straight AFL defeat on Melbourne after edging the reigning premiers in a 12-point thriller at the MCG. Even without suspended superstar Franklin, the Swans were able to recover from conceding the first five goals of Saturday night’s game.

And trailing by 13 points early in the last quarter, the Swans rallied despite a colossal performance from Demons captain Max Gawn.

Young gun Errol Gulden slotted a clutch goal from the boundary to put the Swans in front with five minutes remaining.

Small forward Tom Papley sealed the deal when he snapped a free kick from the boundary a couple of minutes later as the Swans prevailed 10.13 (73) to 9.7 (61).

After beating Richmond at the MCG last year, it now means Sydney have secured away wins against the reigning premiers two seasons in a row.

“It was a beauty,” Swans coach John Longmire said.

“Our blokes have been really good this year as far as keep going at it ... even when things aren’t going our way.

“I just admire the players and their ability to back themselves in and keep persisting. We’ve done it a few times this year.”

Sydney move to 8-4, backing up last week’s nail-biting victory over fellow finals contenders Richmond, while the Demons drop to 10-2 after losing consecutive games for the first time since 2020.

The Swans were behind by as much as 26 points, but they

Origin call has Coates floating on clouds IT was the moment highflying NRL winger Xavier Coates couldn’t get his feet back on the ground quickly enough.

Coates was returning to Melbourne last Sunday after visiting family on the Gold Coast when he realised he’d forgotten to put his phone on flight mode.

What drew his attention to that was a notification of several missed calls from Queensland State of Origin coach Billy Slater.

“You know sometimes when you’re up in the air, you get that little signal and then it all popped up at around

like 8-8.30pm that I had five missed phone calls from Bill,” Coates told AAP. “I was halfway through the plane trip and I couldn’t call him back.

“I had to wait, that was probably one of the most nerve-wracking things.”

Once he’d landed Coates was able to ring Slater and receive confirmation he’d been picked for the Maroons’ team for Wednesday’s Origin opener against NSW in Sydney, heading back to Queensland the next day for camp.

Coates’ selection was expected but not exactly assured with the wing posi-

tions among the most hotly contested in the Queensland line-up.

The 21-year-old was picked ahead of Corey Oates, who has recaptured some of his best form for Brisbane, while North Queensland’s Murray Taulagi was another making a strong case.

In Coates’ favour was a strong start to his career at Melbourne after making a switch from the Broncos at the end of last year.

In 11 games under Craig Bellamy, Coates has scored 11 tries - including a four-try haul in a 70-10 mauling of the Warriors on Anzac Day. -AAP

stepped up to boot five goals to two during a commanding second-quarter performance.

Young tall forward Logan McDonald booted three goals in an electrifying display, while veteran Sam Reid turned back the clock with one of the best efforts of his 168-game career.

Star midfielder Callum Mills was inspirational, as were brothers Tom and Paddy McCartin down back.

Melbourne, again, looked nowhere near as formidable without All-Australian defender Steven

May marking everything that came inside-50.

The Demons had appeared almost unbeatable until May was concussed early in last week’s loss to Fremantle, underlining his standing as the most important player to any AFL team.

“The game swung on momentum a lot during the night, we had our momentum in the third quarter but we weren’t able to maximise,” Demons coach Simon Goodwin said.

“It was a good game, a tough game of footy and they just did it for longer.”

-AAP

Minjee Lee in control of US Women’s Open HISTORY is on her side as Minjee Lee bids to join Australia’s two greatest female golfers as a winner of the US Women’s Open.

Lee is threatening to run away with the spoils after storming to a three-shot lead after the third round in North Carolina.

The world No.4 fired a four-under-par 67 on Saturday to surge to 13 under at Pine Needles Golf and Country Club, a course with a history of dominant champions.

The past three third-round US Women’s Open leaders at the venue have won the championship, including

Lee’s fellow Australian Karrie Webb in 2001, leaving the 26-year-old well placed to claim her second career major.

Webb converted her thirdround advantage into an eight-shot triumph at Pine Needles 21 years ago to defend the title she won the previous year, while Annika Sorenstam saluted by six after leading into Sunday at the famous course in 1996.

Webb was among the first to send Lee an encouraging text ahead of Sunday’s championship round.

“She texted me yesterday actually,” Lee said.

“She said, ‘keep it going, let’s go Aussie’.”

Jan Stephenson was Australia’s only other US Women’s Open champion, winning in 1983.

It will take something special from her chasers or a dramatic collapse from Lee to deny the 26-year-old, who won her maiden major at last year’s Evian Championship in France.

The LPGA Tour’s 2022 scoring average leader, Lee won her last stroke play tournament leading into this week and has continued her scintillating iron play at Pine Needles.

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MATCH REVIEWS 11 Benalla All Blacks storm home to clinch two point victory ROUND

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BIG WIN: Benalla’s Cody Crawford gets the hitout in the Panthers’ two point win over Bonnie Doon.

PHOTOS: Garry Jones

QUICK HANDS: Al Jacka looks for the disposal while Trent Smith closes in on him.

From back page “It had been slippery conditions all day and it had dried up - no doubt we’re a dry weather side but we said let’s just push the ball forward, roll the dice, we’ve got to take the risk because we want to win this game,” he said.

“Joel Sandford got off in the first quarter, had a pretty good first quarter, then we threw Sam Newton to him and just said ‘you just go where he goes’.

“Sammy’s a team of the year half-back, but we’ve developed him into a bit of a midfielder as well - it was an unreal match up for him,

Sammy really shut him down for the next three quarters which was pivotal to us winning.

“Lachy Thompson, I think he kicked five, a couple of crucial ones as well including the game winner and that was from about 45 metres out on a decent angle as well, it was beautiful off the foot.

“Riley Moran again, I think that’s two times this year he’s been best on against Bonnie Doon, he’s a jet.”

Benalla sit on top of the table after round 11, one game clear of Bright and Milawa, and two clear of the Bombers in fourth.

BROUGHT DOWN: Daniel Bihun lays a massive tackle in the Demons’ 84 point win over Moyhu.

LEGEND: John Jones is carried from the ground after his 300th club game by Tim Leslie (right) and Zac Wallace.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

WATCH IT: Tim Leslie keeps his eye on the ball.

300th game a dream for Jones IN terms of celebrating a milestone, it doesn’t get much better than a 14 point win in tough conditions in front of your home crowd, an achievement which meant the world to Milawa’s John Jones.

Jones ran out for his 300th club game for Milawa in their reserves showdown against Moyhu, and with the Demons trailing by nearly three goals at half time, the stage was set for a massive fight back.

A six goal premiership quarter shot Milawa ahead, with a lead able to be maintained to deliver Jones the result he was after.

“We played dry weather

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footy and we were still able to sneak away with the game,” he said.

“It was a challenge during the day, we were down at half time, then the boys rallied together and got the job done.

“Wherever I walked, it was buzzing, it was a great atmosphere.

“I love the whole club, there’s not one person in that club I don’t love.”

Jones said while he might not be hanging up

the boots, he has been thinking of passing on his beloved number 10 jumper to his son, Braydon.

“The number 10 has to be honoured with the best Jones football player, and he’s been playing better footy than me,” he said, “We’ll see what happens; if he keeps improving by the end of the year, he might end up with my jumper and I might still play a little bit.”

With the red and blue tasting success in the early match, the senior Demons went a step further, demolishing the Hoppers 12.19 (91) to 1.1 (7).

A dominant display

from across the ground, Milawa restricted Moyhu to two scoreless quarters, and while their execution in front of goals may have been slightly off, the result comes as a balm for a team who have been pushed more than they expected in recent rounds.

Down the road at Tarrawingee, the Bulldogs held off a hungry Whorouly line up to take the points 13.10 (88) to 5.5 (35).

With ground conditions questionable at best, Tarrawingee consistently worked the ball through to their forwards while working hard through the defence to deny Whorouly

opportunities at goal.

Frazer Judd slotted four goals for the Bulldogs, while Whorouly’s Max Grant and co-coach Riley Calvene were among the best for the Lions.

Greta bounced back from last round’s defeat at the hands of Benalla to take a win over North Wangaratta despite a final term fade, coming home winners 13.14 (93) to 6.6 (42).

The Blues came out of the gate with ferocity, keeping the Hawks goalless in the first term while nailing five majors of their own.

North Wangaratta took some time to find their

feet and surged in the final quarter, but by that time the damage had already been done, Greta taking the win by 51 points.

Out at Whitfield, King Valley were overpowered

by Bright, the Mountain Men comfortable with their 16.11 (107) to 4.3 (27) win.

Bright were in control of the game for the full four quarters, rolling over the Kangaroos and finding the scoreboard with consistency.

Cooper Thomason walked away with a bag of seven goals to his name, while Beau Wheeler and Connor Shanley were best on for the defeated Roos.

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ROUND

8

WINNERS AND LOSERS

OVENS AND MURRAY SENIORS LADDER

SCOREBOARD

#

TEAM

P

W

L

D

%

PTS

1

WANGARATTA

8

8

0

0

345.76

32

2

YARRAWONGA

8

6

2

0

150.94

24

3

ALBURY

8

6

2

0

133.79

24

4

MYRTLEFORD

8

5

3

0

123.71

20

5

WANGARATTA ROVERS

8

5

3

0

106.02

20

6

COROWA RUTHERGLEN

8

4

4

0

99.28

16

7

LAVINGTON

8

3

5

0

73.16

12

8

WODONGA

8

2

6

0

78.77

8

9

NORTH ALBURY

8

1

7

0

36.08

4

10 WODONGA RAIDERS

8

0

8

0

46.86

0

ROUND 9

NETBALL SCORES

MYRTLEFORD V LAVINGTON YARRAWONGA V WODONGA RAIDERS

B GRADE: Albury 36 def Yarrawonga 27; Corowa-Rutherglen 73 def Wodonga 37; North Albury 21 def by Wang Rovers 29; Wodonga Raiders 25 def by Myrtleford 43; Wangaratta 35 def by Lavington 48.

C GRADE: Albury 32 def by Yarrawonga 33; Corowa-Rutherglen 49 def Wodonga 11; Wodonga Raiders 42 def by Myrtleford 45; Wangaratta 30 def by Lavington 37; North Albury 26 def Wang Rovers 23.

17 & UNDER: Wangaratta 34 def Lavington 31; North Albury 32 def Wang Rovers 29; Corowa-Rutherglen 30 def by Wodonga 46; Wodonga Raiders 46 def Myrtleford 27; Albury 26 def by Yarrawonga 46.

WODONGA V ALBURY COROWA-RUTHERGLEN V NORTH ALBURY

THIRDS RESULTS North Albury 7.8.50 def by Wangaratta Rovers 9.14.68 BEST: NORTH ALBURY: Alexander Tremonti, Ethan Hunt, Cooper Summers, Aiden Heinrich, Jackson Carey, Jack Maher. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Kyle McQuade, Ned Turner, William Ashton, Will McCarthy, Oliver Sharp, Luke Grady. GOALS: NORTH ALBURY: Aiden Heinrich 2. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Ned Turner 3, William Ashton 1, James Kelly 1, Charlie Philpotts 1, Judd Schubert 1, Lachlan Barbour 1.

Wangaratta 9.12.66 def Lavington 3.4.22 BEST: WANGARATTA: Braeden Marjanovic, Hunter Graham, Charley Holland-Dean, Charlie Ross, Josh Styles, Jayden Adamo. LAVINGTON: Samuel Male, Jayden Hucker, Leon Furze, Ethan DePaoli, Jack Costello, Harry Plunkett. GOALS: WANGARATTA: Charley Holland-Dean 3, Ethan Guy 2, Jayden Adamo 1, Braeden Marjanovic 1, Charlie Ross 1, Josh Styles 1. LAVINGTON: Samuel Male 1, William Male 1, Ethan DePaoli 1.

Wodonga Raiders 6.4.40 def Myrtleford 5.2.32; Albury 13.13.91 def Yarrawonga 1.6.12; Corowa-Rutherglen 19.17.131 def Wodonga 1.0.6

ROUND

11

5.4 11.7 15.10 18.13.121 1.1 2.3 3.4 4.6.30

GOALS: WANGARATTA: Michael Newton 6, Callum Moore 3, Joe Richards 3, Fraser HollandDean 2, Ben Reid 2, Daniel Sharrock 2. LAVINGTON: Myles Aalbers 1, Benjamin AshleyCooper 1, Aidan Cook 1, Jake O’Brien 1. BEST: WANGARATTA: Michael Newton, Daniel Sharrock, Daine Porter, Chris Knowles, Jessie Smith, Michael Bordignon. LAVINGTON: Tim Hanna, Benjamin Ashley-Cooper, Luke Garland, Adam Butler, Brant Dickson, Drew Beavan.

WODONGA RAIDERS MYRTLEFORD

3.3 3.6 5.6 7.7.49 3.3 6.9 11.12 14.16.100

GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: Max Beattie 2, Jake Hodgkin 2, Brendan Kantilla 2, Zac Whitsed 1. MYRTLEFORD: Ryley Sharp 3, Matthew Munro 2, Murray Waite 2, Kurt Aylett 1, Simon Curtis 1, Mitch Dalbosco 1, Sam Martyn 1, Jake Sharp 1, Dawson Simpson 1, Malachi Owers 1. BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: Bradley St John, Max Beattie, Isaac Muller, Max Glass, Brendan Kantilla, Jake Bradshaw. MYRTLEFORD: Brody Ricardi, Brady Sharp, Ryley Sharp, Matthew Munro, Mitch Dalbosco, Murray Waite.

NORTH ALBURY 3.4 5.4 7.5 9.11.65 WANGARATTA ROVERS 5.3 8.9 12.10 15.17.107

ALBURY YARRAWONGA

WANG ROVERS V WANGARATTA

Albury 29 def by Yarrawonga 44; Wodonga Raiders 35 def by Myrtleford 43; Corowa-Rutherglen 70 def Wodonga 35

WANGARATTA LAVINGTON

GOALS: NORTH ALBURY: Carter Norman 3, Tim Broomhead 2, Isaac Campbell 1, Archer Gardiner 1, George Godde 1, Jack King 1. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Alexander Marklew 4, Thomas Boyd 3, Jack Gerrish 2, Jake McQueen 2, Jayden Bear 1, Todd Bryant 1, Dylan Stone 1, Lukas Webb 1. BEST: NORTH ALBURY: Sam Azzi, Dominic Brew, Tim Broomhead, Julian Hayes, Jesse Kennett, George Godde. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Alexander Marklew, Shane Gaston, Todd Bryant, Alex McCarthy, Thomas Boyd, Samuel Murray.

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A GRADE: Wangaratta 59 def Lavington 40: BEST: WANGARATTA: Chaye Crimmins 3 Georgia Clark 2 Amy Byrne 1. LAVINGTON: Maggie Thompson 3 Tayla Furborough 2 Hidden Player 1 . GOALS: WANGARATTA: Georgia Clark 41 Amy Byrne 18.

LAVINGTON: Maddy Plunkett 23 Hidden Player 9 Emily Stewart 8 North Albury 45 def Wang Rovers 43: BEST: NORTH ALBURY: Kelsey Lieschke 3 Sophia Kohlhagen 2 Hidden Player 1. WANG ROVERS: Jenna McLeod 3 Samantha Kreltszheim 2 Briony Simpson 1. GOALS: NORTH ALBURY: Hidden Player 26 Sophia Kohlhagen 19. WANG ROVERS: Samantha Kreltszheim 25 Kelsie Wilson 18.

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4.3 7.7 3.2 5.3

13.9 13.10.88 10.7 12.11.83

GOALS: ALBURY: Jacob Conlan 4, Jacob Page 2, Harry Cameron 1, Fletcher Carroll 1, Daniel Cross 1, Jeff Garlett 1, Brayden O’Hara 1, Lachlan Taylor-Nugent 1, Jessy Wilson 1. YARRAWONGA: Leigh Williams 4, William Wheeler 3, Jack Forge 1, Nicholas Fothergill 1, Bailey Frauenfelder 1, Michael Gibbons 1, Tim Lawrence 1. BEST: ALBURY: Lucas Conlan, Brydan Hodgson, Jacob Conlan, Fletcher Carroll, Isaac McGrath, Jessy Wilson.

YARRAWONGA: Mark Whiley, Logan Morey, Nicholas Fothergill, Leigh Masters, Jack Sexton, Harrison Wheeler.

COROWA R’GLEN WODONGA

3.0 5.3 2.2 2.5

8.4 6.11

9.6.60 7.15.57

GOALS: COROWA RUTHERGLEN: Kaelan Bradtke 3, Hayden Filliponi 3, Cameron Wilson 2, Jason Marks 1. WODONGA: Alex Smout 2, Noah Spiteri 2, Oscar Willding 2, Matthew Wilson 1. BEST: COROWA RUTHERGLEN: Cameron Wilson, Hayden Filliponi, Jarryd Hatton, Cody Howard, Cameron Barrett, Damien Wilson. WODONGA: Kade Brown, Adam Jorgensen, Samuel Jewell, Joshua Mathey, Oscar Willding, Myles Jewell.

RESERVES RESULTS Wangaratta................ 9.8.62 Lavington .................. 9.4.58 GOALS: WANGARATTA: Hamish Moore 4, Lachlan Bray 2, Harrison Smart 2, Jesse Bianco 1. LAVINGTON: Nicholas Barr 2, Corey McAlpin 2, Bailey Phillips 2, Nick Brennan 1, Angus Daniher 1, Todd Lunn 1.

Wodonga Raiders ......... 1.0.6 Myrtleford ............ 23.26.164 GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: Lachie Mackley 1.

MYRTLEFORD: Liam Byrne 6, Declan Bren 4, Anthony Laspina 3, Jarryd Wallace 2, Mitchell Botter 1, Degan Dolny 1, Jordan Eaton 1, Jye Gribbin 1, Tyler Harrington 1, Samuel Piazza 1, Corey Southern 1, James McPherson 1.

Albury ...................... 4.3.27 Yarrawonga ............14.10.94 GOALS: ALBURY: Darcy Harrington 2, Noah Graham 1, Christopher Lockhart 1.

YARRAWONGA: Matt McCabe 4, Ross Mulquiney 4, Xavier Leslie 2, Tanner Nyholm 2, Jacob Adkins 1, Judd Hooper 1.

North Albury ............. 6.6.42 Wangaratta Rovers .11.10.76 GOALS: NORTH ALBURY: Aiden Heinrich 1, Riley Smith 1.

WANGARATTA ROVERS: Sam Allen 2, Coen Hennessy 2, Noah Amery 1, Stuart Booth 1, Mackenzie Bristow 1, Alex Dowsley 1, Luca Gisonda 1.

Corowa Rutherglen ...... 0.3.3 Wodonga .............. 21.20.146 GOALS: WODONGA: Jack Stefani 7, Jett Cassidy 4, Darcy Norman 3, Harry Kitching 2, Blake Jorgensen 2, David Kapay 1, Nathan Still 1, Rhys Venturoni 1.

WINNERS AND LOSERS

OVENS AND KING SENIORS LADDER

SCOREBOARD

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

P 10 10 10 10 9 10

W 9 8 8 7 5 5

L 1 2 2 3 2 4

D 0 0 0 0 1 1

B 1 1 1 1 2 1

% 309.76 186.63 143.28 174.03 130.91 110.28

PTS 36 32 32 28 24 22

7 8 9 10 11

10 10 10 9 10

4 2 2 1 1

5 8 8 8 9

0 0 0 0 0

1 1 1 2 1

95.39 43.90 30.64 67.12 59.09

18 8 8 4 4

TARRAWINGEE KING VALLEY MOYHU WHOROULY NORTH WANGARATTA

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

NETBALL SCORES

ROUND 12

A GRADE: Milawa 69 def Moyhu 28; Greta 76 def North Wangaratta 19; Tarrawingee 42 def by Whorouly 55; King Valley 18 def by Bright 40; Benalla All Blacks 29 def by Bonnie Doon 30.

B GRADE: Milawa 71 def Moyhu 18; Greta v North Wangaratta results unavailable; Tarrawingee 41 def by Whorouly 44; King Valley 19 def by Bright 54; Benalla All Blacks 43 def by Bonnie Doon 58.

B RESERVE: Milawa 58 def Moyhu 19; Greta v North Wangaratta results unavailable; Tarrawingee 33 def by Whorouly 36; King Valley 22 def by Bright 57; Benalla All Blacks 29 def by Bonnie Doon 54.

C GRADE: Milawa 50 def Moyhu 18; Greta v North Wangaratta results unavailable; Tarrawingee 27 def Whorouly 20; King Valley 24 def Bright 19; Benalla All Blacks 24 def by Bonnie Doon 47.

U15s: Milawa 21 def Moyhu 11; Greta v North Wangaratta results unavailable; Tarrawingee 17 def by Whorouly 24; King Valley 4 def by Bright 25; Benalla All Blacks 21 def by Bonnie Doon 37.

(QUEEN’S BIRTHDAYSPLIT ROUND)

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 BRIGHT VS BONNIE DOON

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

WHOROULY VS GOORAMBAT NORTH WANGARATTA VS BENALLA MOYHU VS KING VALLEY TARRAWINGEE VS GRETA MILAWA- BYE

MILAWA MOYHU

2.8 4.11 10.16 12.19.91 0.0 1.0 1.1 1.1.7

GOALS: MILAWA: Aaron Braden 3, Tim Leslie 2, Luke Toohey 2, Jordan Baker-Swain 1, Daniel Bihun 1, Cheyne Gilmore 1, Brent Newton 1, Steven Burke 1. MOYHU: Charlie West 1.

BEST: MILAWA: Brent Newton, Todd Bird, Jordan Baker-Swain, Simon Pane, Xavier Ham, Josh Owen. MOYHU: Ethan Rooney, Nick Stewart, Brady Bartlett, Liam Cook, Mitchell Clayton, Xavier Wales

GRETA NTH WANGARATTA

5.3 8.7 13.11 17.11.113 0.1 3.4 4.6 10.12.72

GOALS: GRETA: Daniel Cassidy 4, Tyler Arrowsmith 3, Ned Rohrt 2, Jason Humphries 1, Aaron Morham 1, Matthew Naish 1, Brenton Newbold 1. NORTH WANGARATTA: Tyler Nanson 2, Flynn Butterworth 1, Benjamin Mcdermott 1, Joel Reid 1, Samuel Shanley 1.

BEST: GRETA: Cameron Newbold, Aaron Morham, Joshua Bell, Stewart McLeod, Paul Fruzynski, Tom Baker. NORTH WANGARATTA: Luke Brown, Joel Reid, Matthew Fischer, Tyler Schulze, Baxter Lane-Gee, Benjamin McDermott.

TARRAWINGEE WHOROULY

3.3 7.6 2.2 4.3

11.6 13.10.88 5.4 5.5.35

GOALS: TARRAWINGEE: Frazer Judd 4, Hugh Amery 2, Scott Thompson 2, Gavin Urquhart 2, Jason Cook 1, Danyon Hearne 1, Jake Mountney 1. WHOROULY: Hamish McLeod 2, Max Bramich 1, Xavier Cannizzaro 1, Adam Harris 1. BEST: TARRAWINGEE: Danyon Hearne, Jason Cook, Daniel Witham, Hugh Amery, Brandon Igri, Frazer Judd. WHOROULY: Max Grant, Riley Calvene, Cameron Wood, Hamish McLeod, Paul Glanville, Adam Harris.

KING VALLEY BRIGHT

1.1 1.2 7.3 11.6

2.3 4.3.27 15.9 16.11.107

GOALS: KING VALLEY: Aaron Cheong 1, Charlie Davies 1, William Davies 1, Hayden Sims 1.

BRIGHT: Cooper Thomson 7, Jack Banks 1, Samuel Dalbosco 1, Harry Jamieson 1, Myles Jamieson 1. BEST: KING VALLEY: Beau Wheeler, Connor Shanley, Thomas Stewart, Nic Nugent, Jacob Finger, Anthony Ciancio. BRIGHT: Cooper Thomason, Clay Cambridge-Dillon, Cooper Thomson, Rodrigo Arguello, Alexander Dalbosco, Samuel Dalbosco.

BENALLA BONNIE DOON

2.0 6.0 2.3 7.4

9.3 11.7

12.5.77 11.7.75

GOALS: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Lachlan Thompson 5, Harry Ellis 2, Cody Crawford 1, Jackson Hourigan 1, Riley Moran 1, Sam Newton 1. BONNIE DOON: James Law 6, Al Bennett 1, Sean Campitelli 1, Jayjay Curtin 1, Will Goonan 1, William Wiggett 1. BEST: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Riley Moran, Regan Sheehan, Lochie Morrison, Lachlan Thompson, Sam Newton, Cody Crawford. BONNIE DOON: Jayjay Curtin, Joel Sanford, Zac Tanner, James Law, Sean Campitelli, Guy Murray.

RESERVES RESULTS Milawa ...................... 9.7.61 Moyhu ...................... 7.5.47 GOALS: MILAWA: Zachary Wallace 3, Player 2, Ben Antonello 1, Beau CampbellWoods 1, Jack Stevenson 1, Tim Leslie 1. MOYHU: Connor Cryer 2, Logan Reynolds 2, Andrew Balfour 1, Fraser Landgren 1, Michael Walker 1.

Greta .....................18.6.114 North Wangaratta ...... 7.8.52 GOALS: GRETA: Tom Webster 6, Luke Arrowsmith 4, Osbert Ramage 4, Charlie Hernandez 2, Damiun Cassidy 1, Sam Duffield 1. NORTH WANGARATTA: Cameron McCormack 4, Paul Bonacci 2, Connor O’Brien 1.

Tarrawingee ...........16.6.102 Whorouly .................. 4.3.27 GOALS: TARRAWINGEE: Chris Penney 5, Thomas Salmon 4, Austin Amery 2, Tennessee Younger 2, Dylan Adams 1, Ryan Hearne 1, Dan Hogarth 1.

WHOROULY: Damien Kleine 2, Hayden Clark 1, Martin Davis 1.

King Valley ................ 5.3.33 Bright .................. 16.12.108 GOALS: KING VALLEY: Travis Vincent 3, Zachary Blackshaw 1, Tomas Newton 1. BRIGHT: Sam Buckley 4, Darcy Martin 4, Ryan Peace 3, Mason Cracknall 2, Daniel Saville 2, Callum Smith 1.

Benalla All Blacks 15.10 (100) to Bonnie Doon 2.4 (16)

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MATCH REVIEWS Bordignon steers Magpies home ROUND

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GREAT WIN: Wangaratta made light work of Lavington in the wet.

PHOTOS: Kurt Kickling

ON THE BURST: Fraser Ellis finds open space.

CONTESTED: Matt Kelly gets a kick away under pressure.

SPOILED: Jessie Smith battles with his Lavington opponent.

AN outstanding defensive effort has led Wangaratta to a 91 point smashing of Lavington at Norm Minns Oval on Saturday.

The Magpies’ senior footballers kept the Panthers to just four goals for the whole match in the 18.13 (121) to 4.6 (30) win.

Despite the slippery conditions, Magpies’ spearhead Michael Newton booted four majors, while Callum Moore (three), midfielder Joe Richards (three) and coach Ben Reid (two) all found the scoreboard.

Daniel Sharrock and youngster Fraser Holland-Dean also kicked doubles.

But it was the efforts of star defender Michael Bordignon that caught the eye of Reid. “’Bords’ was unreal,” Reid said.

“He was a bit sore earlier on in the season and took a few weeks off to rest up and ever since coming back he’s been phenomenal.

“He’s one of the best backs in the competition when he’s in form so we’re a better side when he’s playing well.”

Wangaratta restricted Lavington to their lowest score in clashes between the two in their 43-year history in the O&M. “All year our defence has been great,” Reid said.

“We haven’t had a big score kicked against us but we’ve still been able to put scores on the board ourselves which has been pleasing.

“I was just pleased with the whole team’s defence, Lavington tried to chip it around a lot but we were able to stem that a bit.”

As for offence, the Magpies still managed to kick 18 goals in conditions that weren’t friendly for forwards.

“We found a different way to kick goals,” Reid said.

“Our goals weren’t coming from marks inside 50 which is

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where we usually kick our goals.

“There were quite a few kicked off the ground or goals from handball chains going forward so that was another pleasing aspect. “’Juice’ (Newton) got on the end of a few and looked really dangerous.

“He’s moving as well as he has for the past two years, he did a bit of work over the bye and now he’s looking as lively as ever.”

Despite the 90 point thrashing, Reid believes the game felt a lot closer than it was.

“I don’t think the score line was a good reflection of the game,” he said.

“Lavington did some good things, their pressure was good and that’s something we probably needed to come up against.

“It doesn’t matter what level of footy you’re playing, as a coach all you want is for your team to compete and they certainly did that all day.

“It was just a highly contested sort of game.”

One of the highlights of the game was the debut of Harvey Burgan in his first year out of thirds football.

“Harvey debuted down back and played really well,” Reid said.

“He didn’t look out of his depth at all and did all the right things.

“It’s pleasing that we are debuting these young players, he’s the third player we’ve debuted straight out of under 18s along with Fraser Holland-Dean and Lachie Bray.”

For the Panthers, Ben AshleyCooper and Tim Hanna were their side’s best.

Wangaratta Rovers outplay spirited North Albury WANGARATTA Rovers star Alex Marklew kicked his sixth successive bag of four goals or more in his side’s 42 point win over North Albury on Saturday.

The Hoppers had their best side for years with Werribee co-captain Dom Brew playing his first game for North Albury in five years, while former St Kilda player Doulton Langlands played his second game since returning to Bunton Park.

But the Hawks were too strong on the road grabbing a 15.17 (107) to 9.11 (65) victory.

Tom Boyd chipped in with three, while Jack Gerrish and impressive recruit Jake McQueen snared two each.

Todd Bryant and Sam Murray joined Marklew and Boyd in the visitors’ best.

Former Collingwood on-baller Tim Broomhead kicked two goals for the home side, while Carter Norman showed his class with three majors.

Broomhead, captain George Godde, defender Sam Azzi and Brew featured in their team’s best.

OFF AND RUNNING: Jack Gerrish uses his trademark speed.

LEAP: Shane Gaston battles in the ruck against his North Albury opponent.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

EXPLOSIVE: Ryan Hebron tries to break a tackle.

HAWKS SANDWHICH: Sam Murray (back) and Jake McQueen squish North Albury’s Sam Azzi.

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LAUNCHING EFFORT WANGARATTA Rovers star Dylan Stone thought he was in the clear in his side’s clash against North Albury but Hoppers’ player Connor Bradbury had other ideas. The Hawks grabbed a 42 point victory at Bunton Park. O&M RREPORTS: PAGE 19

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Late game revival Benalla B ll All Bl Blacks k come ffrom b behind hi d tto d down B Bonnie i D Doon iin clash l h off th the round d iin O&K BENALLA All Blacks’ senior footballers overcame a speedbump in their road to the finals on Saturday, after pulling off a come-from-behind win over Bonnie Doon 12.5 (77) to the Bombers’ 11.9 (75) at the Friendlies Oval.

The Panthers’ camp was ravaged with COVID and injuries in lead up to the match, which caused four reserves players to go back-to-back just to make up a competitive side in the seniors match.

The play was hotly

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contested through the first half, with the Bombers on top early with pressure and repeated forward entries to lead by 10 points at the long break.

Benalla attempted a fight back through the third quarter but Bonnie Doon weathered the storm, increasing the margin by a goal heading into the final term.

Thanks in no small part to Benalla’s Lachy Thompson (five goals), the Panthers surged and came away with a two point win, securing their ladder-topping status.

Benalla coach Nic Spencer said the result was incredible considering the hardships facing the team pre-match.

“I reckon we probably had six blokes who were iffy about playing anyway, carrying injuries, then we had four reserves players actually double up,” he said.

“We got lucky to come

away with it in the end, that core group stood up in that last quarter, we rolled the dice and it paid off.

“We had COVID through the club again and just injuries, so it was unreal to come away with a win against the second best side in the competition with an undermanned side.”

Spencer said the work Sam Newton did on Bonnie Doon’s Joel Sanford, as well as the contributions of Thompson in front of goal were crucial elements in the win.

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BENALLA ALL BLACKS

BONNIE DOON

12.5.77

11.7.75

GOALS: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Lachlan Thompson 5, Harry Ellis 2, Cody Crawford 1, Jackson Hourigan 1, Riley Moran 1, Sam Newton 1. BONNIE DOON: James Law 6, Al Bennett 1, Sean Campitelli 1, Jayjay Curtin 1, Will Goonan 1, William Wiggett 1. BEST: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Riley Moran, Regan Sheehan, Lochie Morrison, Lachlan Thompson, Sam Newton, Cody Crawford. BONNIE DOON: Jayjay Curtin, Joel Sanford, Zac Tanner, James Law, Sean Campitelli, Guy Murray.

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