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CALL FOR EQUALITY: Tania Maxwell (Derryn Hinch Justice Party MP), Monique Hillenaar (Wangaratta Urban firefighter) and Garry Nash (Deputy Group Officer of Wangaratta Group) have called on the State Government to urgently include female-specific cancers to Victoria’s schedule of firefighter presumptive rights. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
Fair go for all Maxwellll ramps up community M i campaign i ffor firefi fighter h presumptive i rights i h WANGARATTA-based state MP Tania Maxwell has ramped up her community campaign to add femalespecific ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers to Victoria’s schedule of firefighter presumptive rights. The Derryn Hinch Justice Party MP said firefighters currently have presumptive rights to medical and financial help if they are diagnosed with any of 12 cancers because of their career or volunteer firefighting work. “Only two months ago the World Health Organisation cancer agency (IARC) reclassified firefighting
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as an occupation carcinogenic to humans,” Ms Maxwell, a CFA volunteer herself, said. “So, with more and more women becoming career and volunteer firefighters, it’s vital the government adds these three female-specific cancers to Victoria’s list. “The state should have all firefighters’ backs when they’re
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protecting our lives, communities, property and environment. “It’s simply a matter of safety and equality.” The inequity could not have been made more stark than at her ‘Do Gooder’ campaign launch in Wangaratta on Monday where female firefighter with Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade, Monique Hillenaar, revealed she only learned about the disparity that morning in a page message to attend the media conference. “It was a bit of a shock,” Ms Hillenaar said.
“I fall into the category of not realising (the presumptive rights do not include cancers more commonly found in women). “I do think it is probably discriminatory.” Ms Hillenaar said if Ms Maxwell’s legislation was passed it would encourage her to remain in the job for years to come, but a continued lack of action would have many female firefighters and volunteers question whether they stay involved. ■ Continued page 3 ■ Government response page 3
WANGARATTA Digital Hub remains in a state of limbo, as it awaits news of whether further State Government funding will be available to continue providing digital technology access to students, business and community members. The issue of funding for the service beyond its initial three year State Government–funded pilot phase was first raised in June, with both Tania Maxwell (MLC, Northern Victoria) and Tim McCurdy (MLA, Ovens Valley) taking time in Parliament to highlight its importance to the community. The Docker Street facility has been in operation since 2019, and has worked in that time to increase local digital inclusion by providing a welcoming space offering affordable access to a range of digital technologies, skill development opportunities and support networks. It has been particularly well– used as locals have adapted to the increasing use of technology during the pandemic, and residents have sought its assistance with activities such as applying for the $250 State Government Power Saving Bonus. While the hub had initially been open between 12 noon and 6pm from Tuesday to Thursday, opening hours were reduced to Wednesday afternoons in July as the funding period wound down, and it is now open only for venue hire, as future funding options continue to be discussed. Anne Shaw from NE Tracks LLEN, auspice for the digital hub, said she hoped to hear some positive news soon on the hub‘s future. She encouraged locals to follow the Wangaratta Digital Hub Facebook page to stay up–to–date with developments.
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store onto a phone or tablet. There will be posters around the shared path network to encourage users to download the app and report locations with lighting issues. Community members can also report places that aren’t well lit or don’t feel safe through the “Report or Request” button on the Rural City of Wangaratta council website homepage. “Council is aiming to try and find innovative solutions to lighting problems, so our shared path network is safe for everyone to use,” Mr Goonan said.
REPORT PLACES YOU DON’T FEEL SAFE: Cyclists and pedestrians are encouraged to use the Snap Send Solve app until October 5 to report places on footpaths, walkways and the shared path network that aren’t well lit or don’t feel safe. PHOTO: Lasse Maller on Unsplash
Discovering high school life, early By SIMONE KERWIN MAKING the transition to secondary school can be a big change, especially for students at the district’s rural schools. So last Thursday’s ‘discovery day’ at the Wangaratta High School was welcomed by about 50 ruralbased grade five and six students from the area who attended. It was also a chance for the high school’s year 11 and 12 prefects to display and hone their leadership abilities, as they hosted the young visitors and introduced them to secondary school life. The first discovery day held at the Edwards Street campus since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Thursday was a chance for the primary schoolers to sample a little of what they will experience when they make the move to high school. The day began with ‘get to know you’ games, and a scavenger hunt around the school grounds, before students had the chance to break into groups focused on robotics, science, maths and music. They finished the day with a game of ‘capture the flag’, and departed with plenty to look forward to, either next year or
TAKING UP THE CHALLENGE: Kody Heenan and Jack Smerdon, both 11, enjoyed the chance to try out robotics during the Wangaratta High School discovery day. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling in 2024 as they move on to high school. “We pride ourselves on a successful transition program; after discovery day, we run our information night, before students attend for three days of orientation,” Wangaratta High School deputy principal John Paola said. “Discovery day is also a really good opportunity for our prefects, particularly our year 11 prefects who host the day, to build their leadership skills.”
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Conference celebrates diversity ANGLICAN Diocese of Wangaratta Bishop Clarence Bester said the recent Lambeth Conference of international bishops in London was a “celebration of diversity”, despite continuing tension around the issue of same-sex marriage in the church. Bishop Bester said after attending the conference, which is convened every 10 years by the Archbishop of Canterbury, he and wife Michelle had returned relaxed and feeling well-equipped to continue their ministry in the local diocese. “The major benefit was the relationships we have built, and Michelle was a wonderful ambassador for Wangaratta in that regard,” he said. “We will foster those relationships with the many people we have come to know, the many we connected or reconnected with, and we are looking forward to sharing these experiences with all within the diocese. “I found it very valuable.” Bishop Bester said he had enjoyed the chance to pray together with fellow bishops from around the globe “without pushing any agenda”. However, the issue of same sex relationships remained a
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contentious one during and beyond the conference. On the eve of the gathering, Bishop Bester said those attending were told they would be required to vote on several ‘calls’, including where the church stands on human sexuality, and to reaffirm its position that marriage is considered a union between a man and a woman, that “legitimising or blessing of same-sex unions could not be advised”, and that it was the mind of the Anglican communion as a whole that “same-gender marriage is not permissible”. “(The need to vote on this call) was being challenged by many, and we were accommodated by the Archbishop of Canterbury,” Bishop Bester said. Revisions were made to the text of the call, and bishops were given the option of opposing it when it was discussed. Church leaders from
GREAT TEAM: Bishop of Wangaratta Clarence Bester and wife Michelle in London for the recent Lambeth Conference. Rwanda, Nigeria and Uganda had boycotted the conference in protest at moves by some Anglican churches towards conducting or blessing samesex unions, while Sudanese delegates refused to share communion with their fellow bishops because of the issue. Blessing of same-sex
unions has been muchdiscussed in the Wangaratta diocese in recent years. The Wangaratta diocesan synod voted in August, 2019 to allow blessings of couples married legally outside the church (including same-sex couples), with a subsequent appellate tribunal call in
November, 2020 finding that the proposal was “not inconsistent” with the church’s constitution. With Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral Dean Goodger and lay delegate Professor Jane Freemantle, Bishop Bester attended general synod in Queensland in May, the first
held since the Anglican appellate tribunal’s call, where the issue flared again through opposition from conservative Australian dioceses which oppose the blessing of same-sex unions. Some of those dioceses have been involved postLambeth in establishing a ‘breakaway’ Anglican church, the Diocese of the Southern Cross, which was launched in Canberra in mid-August. Bishop Bester said after general synod that he was eager to reinforce his belief in the importance of respecting, accepting and working with all people, and was shocked to be treated differently by some at the gathering because he was from Wangaratta, where the issue had been in focus. He said his experience at Lambeth had reinforced this feeling. “We need to look beyond the things that divide us, to the things that unite us,” he said. “We are spreading the love of Jesus and broadening the church because of the inclusive nature of our diocese. “We will continue to respect the dignity of every human person.”
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ACTION NOW: Tania Maxwell (Derryn Hinch Justice Party MP) launching her ‘Do Gooder’ campaign in Wangaratta on Monday. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
From page 1 Ms Maxwell first moved to bring on the change when she put an amendment to the Forests Amendment (Forest Firefighters’ Presumptive Rights Compensation) Bill 2021 in October last year. “The government committed then and there to consultation, a review of the latest medical and scientific advice, and involving me in discussions with women firefighters,” she said. “Seven months later - in May, this year - I introduced a private member’s bill to legislate the addition of ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers to the presumptive rights schedule, and the government promised a lasting solution ‘at the proper time’. “Then the World Health Organisation’s cancer agency (IARC) in July announced its reclassification of firefighting as a cause of cancer.
We’re working on it, says Emergency Services Minister IN a statement to the Wangaratta Chronicle yesterday, Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes said the government takes its responsibility to provide the support volunteer and career firefighters and staff need to do this job seriously and these nation-leading reforms reflect that responsibility. “We will continue to build and strengthen the protections provided to workers, including through presumptive rights,” Ms Symes said. “This includes work to consider an expansion of the list of cancers under this scheme, including consideration of the three female-based cancers: cervical, uter“With the strong support of Volunteer Fire Brigades of Victoria, members of Fire Services Victoria, Country Fire Authority and the United Firefighters Union, surely ‘the proper time’ has arrived for the government to act.” Garry Nash, Deputy Group Officer of Wangaratta Group, seemed equally stunned the message about the lack of support for the 12 cancers had
ine and ovarian cancer, and a number of other cancers recently added to similar schemes in North America. “It’s important that we get it right, which is why we’re currently in the process of consulting on and developing an informed and clear approach to these issues - as we said we’d do. “We are working hard to ensure women are encouraged to become firefighters with over $8 million in the 2022-23 budget for female facilities - and the CFA has established a Womens Advisory Committee and providing women’s General Firefighter training to support female firefighters.”
not been communicated better to female officers and members. “We thought the message was being out there and we will do more on that,” he said. Dr Julian Fidge, also a CFA volunteer, said it was irrational for the government to say it did not have the data to extend the presumptive rights for the identified cancers for women. “Women are people too and
could be equally, if not more affected, by these firefighting risks,” he said. Ms Maxwell encouraged firefighters and people in communities across Victoria to log into https://presumptiverights.good. do/womenfirefightersdeserve presumptiverights/ and call on their MPs to back presumptive rights for these female-specific cancers. ■ EDITORIAL PAGE 6
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Focus on your pelvic floor to help prevent incontinence THEY’RE easy, free and completely discreet, yet most women of all ages neglect the most effective method of preventing, treating, managing and even curing incontinence. According to a survey of more than 15,000 Australian women, less than two out of 10 (17.6 per cent) do their pelvic floor exercises daily, despite incontinence affecting one in three women who have ever had a baby. And while incontinence can certainly affect men, 80 per cent of those reporting living with incontinence are women. In Women’s Health Week which runs until Sunday - the Continence Foundation of Australia is reminding women of all ages there is much they can do to reduce their risk of incontinence. And that doesn’t just mean older women or mothers. “Incontinence is preventable and treatable in the majority of cases,” Rowan Cockerell, chief executive officer of the Continence Foundation of Australia, said. “The key to preventing or better managing incontinence comes down to protecting and strengthening the pelvic floor and adopting a few healthy lifestyle habits.” Apart from pregnancy and childbirth, there are several risk factors for developing incontinence. These include age, being overweight, smoking, menopause, conditions such as diabetes and following bladder and/or pelvic injury and surgery. Visit continence.org.au for information, including videos, on how to do pelvic floor exercises, as well as options for further help and treatment. Call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66 between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday.
BEAMING: Ann Brain is all smiles as she strides it out at the WSAC gym. INSET: FIT AS A FIDDLE: Les Lambert is a regular at the WSAC gym and proof a healthy body makes a healthy mind.
Find your moments for movement to get active WANGARATTA and district residents are being encouraged to add up all the time they’re active to make up 30 minutes of exercise a day as the Victorian Government leads the way on a new health initiative. Get Active Week kicked off Monday and runs until September 11, and focusses on celebrating the ways people can set aside small moments when it suits them, to get moving. Research shows 39 per cent of Victorians believe they should be doing 30 minutes of activity all in one go and don’t think it counts when split into smaller increments and spread across the day. From taking a quick walk in a
lunch break, riding with the kids to school and playing with your pets, every little bit counts. To help Victorians get moving, the Get Active Week website will provide how-to videos, activity plans and expert advice to make it that bit easier to get 30 minutes in the day. Media personality Jo Stanley is on board and knows the challenges of juggling a busy work and home life that can make it hard to get enough exercise in but finding blocks of time throughout the day is her solution. Earlier this year the State Government launched the Get Active app which also provides easy and accessible ways for people to move
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more everyday with free workouts and has so far had been downloaded by more than 10,000 users. For more information on how to get involved visit moments.getactive.vic.gov.au. Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence, said physical activity is important for our overall health and this week is all about making it easier for people to find ways to exercise - particularly if they are time poor or struggling with an injury. “This is a great opportunity for Victorians to rethink how they can get their daily activity in ways that better suits them.” Sonya Dalgliesh, council’s sports, aquatic and events precinct manag-
er, said the Rural City of Wangaratta encourages everyone to get active this spring. “Wangaratta has great all-abilities recreation and sporting facilities across the municipality including pools, gym and group fitness classes at WSAC, walking and cycling shared path network winding around our rural city, and our rail trails out of the main centre; there is something for everyone to get out and get active,” Ms Dalgliesh said. “If you are not sure where to start, visit Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre today and speak to one of our helpful staff members about kicking off your journey to greater active lifestyle.”
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and to building organisational and community capacity within the bushfire affected community of Towong, and across the broader region; Albury, Greater Hume, Federation, Indigo, and Wodonga). Border Trust’s scholarships are funded through the generosity of Global Giving and the international philanthropic community. AVCL Program manager Suz Christison said the program has a range of other scholarships that support program participation. “I would encourage anyone interested in completing the program to contact me for a chat, regardless of whether you’re an emerging or an established leader,” she said. “We hear from some participants that at the start of the program, they weren’t sure if they were a leader; that they felt less qualified than other participants. “And then as they work their way through the program, they become much
more empowered and confident in themselves and their ability to lead; that’s exactly what the program is about.” AVCL chief executive officer, Jacqui Bramwell said she was “thrilled” to receive the RCOW Community Sponsorship and the Border Trust scholarships. “They provide really great opportunities for community minded people who may not otherwise have access to funding or meet the criteria for specific scholarships,” she said. “The ACVLP develops personal leadership skills, knowledge of the region and access to a broad network of professional and community focused contacts. “The program draws in applicants from across the Northeast and Border Regions and runs for ten months, from February through to November. Applications close Sunday, September 11 and all information can be found at www. avclp.org.au.
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Haines wins prestigious award INDEPENDENT Indi federal MP Helen Haines has been awarded the prestigious Alan Missen Award by the Accountability Round Table, in recognition of her work to introduce a federal integrity commission. Dr Haines was a joint recipient of the award with Independent Member for Warringah Zali Steggall and former Independent Senator Rex Patrick, recognising her work in the 46th Parliament drafting and introducing the Australian Federal Integrity Commission Bill. In his remarks about Dr Haines, Accountability Round Table director Professor Spencer Zifcak said the
Australian Federal Integrity Commission Bill was a “first class anti corruption law” and “a draft bill as fine as it could possibly be”. Professor Zifcak said Dr Haines’ Bill had been “very influential” in shaping the bill for the National AntiCorruption Commission, which the government is set to introduce next week. “I am honoured and humbled to accept this award, which recognises years of work from many people, all working towards bringing integrity and accountability in federal politics,” Dr Haines said. “It is fitting that this announcement was made as
PRESTIGIOUS HONOUR: MPs Helen Haines (centre right) and Zali Steggall (second from left) received the Alan Missen Award on Monday. Also pictured are (from left) Fiona McLeod - director of ART, Andrew Leigh, Rex Patrick and Professor Spencer Zifcak - ART chair. we are preparing to finally see the legislation for the National Anti-Corruption Commission under development by the government.
“That will be the culmination of one stage of work on integrity in politics, but also the start of a new stage: making sure the commission is
the best model it can be, and that a culture of integrity is ingrained at all levels of politics and government. “I look forward to working with the government to improve the National AntiCorruption Commission and to continue to champion integrity and accountability in politics. “At its heart, this award acknowledges the people of Indi, because without their strong desire to see politics done differently, to be directly involved in their democracy, and to demand better from the representatives, none of this would have happened.” Former Member for Indi
Cathy McGowan was also recognised with the Missen Award in 2019, and was present to see Dr Haines receive the award on Monday. The Missen Award recognises backbenchers (including independents and members of minority parties), whose behaviour is exemplary and reflects the best traditions of political service to the community. The award is named for Alan Missen, Liberal Senator for Victoria from 1974 to 1986. He was a champion of civil liberties, and known for his commitment to following his principles, even if it meant going against the will of his party.
Swan Street works detour traffic TRAFFIC will have to detour on Swan Street until Friday with major patching works on the road being carried out. Swan Street is closed from Mepunga Avenue to Steane Street, and Roy Street West is closed from Dixon to Swan streets, with an expectation for the access to resume after this Friday. Council director community and infrastructure, Marcus Goonan, said these works are part of council’s annual road
surfacing and reconstruction program, with works taking place throughout the municipality. “The works are identified using road condition data and site visits and they are expected to take two to three weeks,” he said. BLOCKADE: Swan Street is closed from Mepunga Avenue to Steane Street, and Roy Street West is closed from Dixon to Swan streets, with an expectation for the access to resume after this Friday. PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner
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Time for action for female firefighters IT is difficult to understand the lack of urgency by the State Government and the Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes over the inconsistency for women of Victoria’s schedule of firefighter presumptive rights. Derryn Hinch Justice Party MP Tania Maxwell first brought this up in November last year with the minister and the parliament about the need to add femalespecific ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers to the schedule which provides medical and financial help if they are diagnosed for 12 identified cancers which can be caused by their career or volunteer firefighting work. According to Ms Maxwell the government committed then and there to consultation, a review of the latest medical and scientific advice, and involving the MP in discussions with women firefighters, and again in May, this year promised a lasting solution ‘at the proper time’. Yet this week, not only has no action been announced, we still have women firefighters totally unaware of the omission of these women’s cancers from the schedule. The experience at Fiskville, the CFA’s main training centre from 1972 until 2015 where it was discovered chemicals used for fighting fires had caused a cluster of cancers is a reminder of the urgency needed. This Labour government closed Fiskville and recently announced a new redress scheme and apologised to those affected so it must understand this must be a priority or, at least, regular updates are needed to keep everyone informed, including the parliament. When the government is targeting women for recruitment into our emergency services, surely a greater sense of urgency is needed.
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MANY thanks to the committee and friends who turn up at the netball complex each Saturday morning throughout the cold winter weather, to ensure these young play and learn the skills of netball. Thanks also to Kurt and Melissa for the wonderful photos the Chronicle prints so regularly, also the detailed match reports from Cam Miller. I am certain the players get a thrill from seeing their name or picture in the “newspaper”. Associations such as these are where Aussie Diamonds begin. Fran Doig, Wangaratta
Fair for motorists, fair for governments too IF cars have to be roadworthy, roads should have to be roadworthy too. Laurie Meloury, Wangaratta
Little Voice production is a must-see event BOY, what a show. I was lucky enough, indeed privileged, to have winessed Wangaratta Players’ production of “Little Voice” over the weekend. Having seen the movie some years ago I was familiar with the story and have always loved the work of Brenda Blethyn. But the production at Stage Door Studio, Evans Street, really awakened my emotions. The cast led by Kirsty Woods and Laura Gundrill were superb, beyond one’s imagination, along with the irrepressible Bec Carta as “Boo,” Shane Douthie, who also directed, as “Ray,” and a some strong support from Greg Wighton, Jo Pane and Peter Leonard. A crew led by Kerrie Evans were perfect in their stage-work and timing. Ian Reid and Colette Quin were the consummate professionals in lighting, sound and FX. It has been a while since we’ve been treated to such a great show, Covid 19 delaying many regional productions or stopping them altogether. Getting actors and support people together in the circumstances, has added to the problem. Wangaratta, don’t miss this opportunity.
NEW CHAPTER FOR OLD BOOKS: Wangaratta Lions Club member Doug Kneen and president Mick Everard with Officeworks Wangaratta staff members Zara Fraser and Gabby Amery at the Parfitt Road business, where locals can donate children’s books they would like to pass on to others. As part of the 123 Read to Me initiative, pre-loved books in good condition can be placed in the container provided at Officeworks, for collection by local Lions, and will then be re-distributed to youngsters in need. The program aims to give two books each month to every child under 15 living in poverty in Australia. Through 123 Read to Me, more than 500,000 books have so far been donated to disadvantaged children. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling We need to support real talent, so don’t miss out! This coming Friday, Saturday evening and Sunday Matinee, and then “It’s Over!” Bob Head, Tarrawingee
A little support makes a big difference THE number of Australians living with dementia is close to half a million - a number that is set to double in the next 25 years. There are also an estimated 1.6 million people involved in their care. Many people living with dementia can continue to live well after their diagnosis, but often feel isolated because of the stigma and discrimination associated with dementia. That’s why the theme for Dementia Action Week 2022, 19 - 25 September, is ‘A little support makes a big difference’. This year, we encourage communities to come together and learn more about how they can support people living with dementia. By everyone having a better
understanding of dementia and seeing that a purposeful life can continue after diagnosis, we will eliminate discrimination and its impacts. There are seven small but practical ways you can make a difference in your community. To find out more please visit https:// discrimination.dementia.org.au/ A little support can make a big difference. Maree McCabe, CEO Dementia Australia
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Community grants awarded to four local groups THANKS THA TH ANKS to t grantt ffunding di obtained from Global Giving, Into Our Hands Community Foundation has awarded several community groups with funding to assist with community strengthening and resilience projects. More than $8000 will be distributed to four local groups to undertake projects to assist with community recovery, fire preparedness, community strengthening and resilience. The grant recipients include Whorouly Football Netball Club who will receive $2200 to purchase a 200 capacity pie warmer to support the club with catering and food preparation for community events, disaster response and emergency personnel catering.
The Mount Beauty NeighTh M t B t N i h bourhood Centre will receive $2000 to support their large kitchen and catering facilities upgrade. The centre is the hub for local disaster response and provides broad benefits to the local community via their social enterprise cafe, open five days a week. Everton Community Hall will receive $2000 to purchase a new defibrillator for the complex and community members will also receive important training to use the machine. OAK FM in Wangaratta will receive $2000 to upgrade their radio control dashboard equipment and sound equipment. A local community broad-
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HOT PIES: Whorouly Football Netball Club will receive $2200 to purchase a pie warmer for community events, disaster response and emergency personnel catering thanks to Into Our Hands Community Foundation. PHOTO: Belinda Harrison
caster, their t th i service is important during times of natural disasters for communication and message promotion. “We are very grateful to Global Giving for this funding,” Into Our Hands executive officer Sarah Thompson said. “To be able to continually support fire-affected communities during the past 10 years is a rewarding effort to be involved in.” Into Our Hands Community Foundation (IOHCF) was created in 2012 to continue the community recovery process after one of Australia’s worst natural disasters, the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Into Our Hands was allocated $1 million from the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund to
assist medium and long term recovery needs of fire affected communities over a 10 year period. Since 2020, Into Our Hands have had a relationship with Global Giving who has been a critical support in getting international donated funds for the 2020 fires into Australia and directly supporting affected communities. This December, Into Our Hands celebrates 10 years of giving, having awarded more than 170 grants and distributed more than $1.2 million back into the community. To read more about Into Our Hands, past grantees and how you can support your local foundation visit www.intoourhands.com.au.
WANGARATTA’S VCE students will sit a redeveloped general achievement test (GAT) today. The annual test for those studying VCE subjects already contributes to quality assurance of VCE assessments, and from this year will also provide students with a chance to show they have the literacy and numeracy skills expected of those completing senior secondary studies. While traditionally held in June, the three-hour GAT has been held later in the last two years due to pandemic restrictions. Its September scheduling this year was designed to allow time to ensure the revised GAT was valid and reliable, and for teachers and students to be aware of the changes. The test is expected to return to its usual June date from 2023. As part of the transition of VCE and VCAL to a new integrated senior secondary certificate from 2023, the literacy and numeracy skills of this year’s students will be measured against new standards in the redeveloped GAT. These standards are designed to provide another indication of students’ readiness to move on to further education, training or employment. Standards for literacy and numeracy are derived from level three of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), a national framework which describes individuals’ performance in the five core skills of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy arranged into a series of progressively complex levels. The redeveloped GAT follows a comprehensive review conducted by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. It will see Victoria join other jurisdictions which already incorporate literacy and numeracy standards as part of their senior secondary reporting. The GAT aims to provide specific information on each student’s key skills for life beyond school. Students are not expected to study for it, but to draw on their existing knowledge, and often among themselves devise a topical ‘GATchphrase’ which can be worked into their responses.
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Eggs from your backyard instead of the supermarket By GRAHAM CLEMENTS
WITH some recent shortages of eggs making them unavailable or more expensive, people might be thinking about getting their own chooks to lay eggs. Jess Harris from Sprocket’s Free Range Eggs and Pullet Grower Farm sells chooks from their Thoona property (by appointment) and at various farmers markets in the region including Wangaratta’s Farmers Market. Ms Harris said there had been a slight increase in people buying eggs at the farmers markets, but she is not so sure whether it was due to the shortage of eggs nationmwide or because spring is just around the corner or people are replacing their birds. Nevertheless, she has a plenty of advice for those who are thinking about getting some layers. “If you want a dozen eggs a week, two chooks should cover that,” she said.
Wangaratta council bylaws state that a property under a 1000 square metres (which the majority of urban properties are) can have only three chickens and no roosters. The chooks Sprockets sell are fully vaccinated, with bronchitis a problem for unvaccinated chickens, which can cause a major reduction in egg quantity and quality. “Some birds are serial escape artists, so you might need to clip their wings, but for the rest, don’t bother,” Ms Harris said. “The chooks should also be housed in a place where you can lock them away at night. “A six or seven foot (two metre) high fence, one with wire across the top is ideal.” This is not so much to keep the chooks in, more to keep predators such as foxes and cats out. “Even in towns, foxes are a problem,” she said. “You wouldn’t know they had been around unless a dog was barking at them.”
The chooks should also have a covered place to nest in. “They like to nest in a dark small place,” Ms Harris said. “Open top wooden boxes are okay, but they won’t necessary lay eggs where you want them too.” Chooks are good for eating kitchen scraps but Ms Harris recommended they are also fed supplementary food such as Golden Yolk Barastoc feed for a complete diet that includes enough nutrients and protein. She also said they need to always have access to water, and to ensure the water is cool in summer. Ms Harris warned that chooks are not suitable to roam around veggie gardens as they will eat seedlings before they grow and they will also damage ornamental gardens. “A garden with just a few shrubs is okay,” she said.
CHOOK SELLER: Jess Harris with one of the many chooks she sells from her Thoona farm. PHOTO: Kieren Tilly
GMW surveying team embraces innovation in operations GOULBURN-Murray Water’s (GMW) surveying methods have radically changed in recent years as new technologies have made data capturing more accurate, efficient, and safer. GMW’s Surveying Services team covers a wide range of assets and infrastructure and a similarly wide range of equipment is therefore needed. The Z Boat is one of the most crucial pieces of surveying equipment GMW utilises. It provides accurate mapping of underwater features, which is particularly useful for GMW’s desilting surveys. The Z Boat can scan several kilometres of channel each day, providing a “complete
picture” rather than estimates drawn from traditional, tactile survey methods, some of which involved field staff having to wade into hazardous channels with their surveying equipment. Survey Services manager Avni Bekirofski said new technologies had enabled GMW to take significant strides in the surveying field. “The Z Boat is part of a suite of tools used in GMW surveying that epitomise how survey technology has rapidly evolved into remote sensing as a more accurate, efficient and safer survey method,” he said. “The days of traditional measuring and paper blueprints are gone.
HI-TECH SURVEYANCE: The Z Boat provides accurate mapping of underwater features, which is particularly useful for GMW’s desilting surveys. As a business, we are committed to innovating and taking a more data driven approach to improve our services, and new surveying technologies are central to this.”
GMW has also been developing its GPS controlled machine guidance system. This system creates a 3D computer model which construction works can be based on.
Plant operators view the model guidance on an onboard screen while project managers can view the operations of the plant remotely. This allows for real-time oversight of progress and accurate excavation and placement of material, helping reduce delays. GMW first used machine guidance for the upgrade of Tullaroop Dam in 2016. The technology minimised the need for surveyors to trek across steep embankments and work around heavy machinery. The benefits the machine guidance system has created means GMW is eager to increase the use of it in future projects.
Various other 3D modelling tools are also being utilised by GMW to improve its surveying. “3D modelling has practical applications for all manner of works, from planning to construction, maintenance to monitoring. It enables us to operate more safely by allowing remote surveying of places or structures where access might otherwise be dangerous,” Mr Bekirofski said. “These survey tools complement each other and position GMW as being able to provide a complete, stateof-the-art, surveying service that can be tailored to different needs.”
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Wild things Wangaratta District Specialist School
IN REHEARSAL: Paige Allan, Aiden Carman, Kane Beardow and Tyler Vescio are among the students preparing to take to the stage next week.
STUDENTS are busy preparing for the school production, “Where the Wild Things Are”. They have been rehearsing regularly and are very excited about performing at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre at 12pm on Wednesday, September 14 in front of family, friends and members of the community who want to come along. Tickets are $7 and available from the box office.
Science Week Wangaratta Primary School
O AND ABOUT: Issy Francis finds a worm OUT during the planting session at school. d
GLASS - more than meets the eye, was this year’s Science Week theme. Students spent the day in their house teams allowing the mixing of students from foundation to year six, which also saw siblings work alongside one another to partake in rotations with a science focus. Activities included building rafts and creating carriages, to travelling along a zip-line, stained glass windows and cookies.
Green thumbs Yarrunga Primary School STUDENTS in prep to grade two braved the elements to get some planting done in the school grounds. Guided by outdoor education teacher Faith Atcheson, they planted native seedlings to create better learning and play spaces for the future. The school is currently running a fundraising campaign asking school families and friends to donate some money which they will use to purchase more native plants, to complement the contemporary Indigenous garden which will be installed during the school holidays. Donations can be made by visiting the office or call 5721 2682 for more information.
SCIENCE WORKS: Gema and Zak Winn, Stella Graham and Maddi Puls were among those enjoying Science Week activities.
AFL fun Carraragarmungee Primary School STUDENTS from Carraragarmungee and Everton primary schools recently took part in an AFL clinic together. The kids had loads of fun with numerous high energy drills that saw them practise all the fundamentals of football. GAME ON: All students had a ball during the AFL footy clinic.
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If the boxer Muhammad Ali was a scientist, he might have said “float like a Lepidoptera, sting like a Hymenoptera”. Which two common insect names did he refer to?
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What is the name of According to the process of heating cosmologists, a food, then cooling it to is the universe slow microbial growth expanding or without ruining key contracting? proteins.
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True or false? In September 1859, solar storms caused fires in telegraph offices across the world.
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What is a black light? Is it: a) when the light in a lighthouse fails, b) a light bulb that emits ultraviolet (UV) light and not much visible light, or c) a strong gel that is only twice as heavy as air?
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QUIZ ANSWERS: 1. Muhammad Ali said “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”. 2. Pasteurisation is the process of heating a food, then cooling it to slow microbial growth without ruining key proteins. 3. Cosmologists believe the universe is expanding. 4. True. A powerful solar storm induced high currents in telegraph systems, creating sparks that set fire to telegraph paper. 5. b). A black light is a light bulb that emits UV radiation and not much visible light.
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Women’s Health Week
5–11 September 2022
SHOWTIME: Clinical project co-ordinator and practice nurse EEN Naomi Fieldew and practice nurse Elizabeth Jesser with the showbags supporting Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
Supporting female health through focused campaign THE South Wangaratta and Docker Street General Medical Centres have doctors and nurses who specialise in women’s health. They offer a number of support and clinical services for females including cervical screening, breast care awareness, pelvic floor education and bowel screening education. They also offer referral pathways for further investigation where required, mental health care plans and an onsite counselling service. Their nurses and GPs can
carry out a number of health assessments including chronic disease management and ageappropriate health assessments. During Women’s Health Week - September 5 to 11 - the two centres are supporting Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is a national not-forprofit organisation dedicated to improving women’s health across Australia through every life stage. Women’s Health Week is Australia’s biggest event
dedicated to the health of women, girls and gender diverse people in Australia. This year’s campaign will focus on the top five concerns in women’s health: menopause, pelvic health, mind health, movement and health checks. To acknowledge women, girls and gender diverse people in our community during Women’s Health Week, the South Wangaratta and Docker Street General Medical Centres will be sharing useful resources on this year’s featured topics.
They will also randomly distributing show bags which include health information and special gifts plus three special prizes. They will also remind women that it’s okay to put yourself first. “Within our clinics, our staff align with this passion in supporting women, girls and gender diverse people within our community,” clinical project co-ordinator and practice nurse EEN Naomi Fieldew said. “We want to offer a supportive environment to discuss
their concerns freely and confidentially,” practice nurse Elizabeth Jesser added. The two clinics continuously promote good health through various campaigns and are a Park Run Practice, with staff and patients encouraged to participate in a 5km walk/run every Saturday morning at 8am, at Apex Park. To book an appointment with the caring, friendly staff at either South Wangaratta or Docker Street, phone 5713 9299 or 5722 4887 respectively.
This week, our clinics are supporting Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week! This week is dedicated to the health of women, girls and gender diverse people in Australia. This year’s campaign will focus on the top five concerns in women’s health: സ Menopause ᴱ Movement ❤ Pelvic health Health checks. ၟ Mind health It will also remind women that it’s ᤸOKAY to put yourself first ᤸ Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4.30pm Sunday and Public Holidays: 9am to 1pm Phone: 5722 4887
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SAFETY FIRST: X-Ray Group radiographer Teagan performing a mammogram on a client.
Taking a proactive approach to women’s breast health AT Wangaratta X Ray, they encourage women to take a proactive approach in relation to their health, especially in their breast health. One in eight Australian women are being diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 85, and a mammogram can assist with the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. Patients who are symptomatic or have a strong family history of
breast disease are urged to make an appointment sooner rather than later. Breast cancer assessment is encouraged for all women over 40 years of age and especially for those who have: A family history of breast cancer; Find a lump; Have discharge or pain; or Have any other concerns. The diagnostic process is
Early detention saves lives
particularly useful for women with dense breasts as the use of 3D tomosynthesis mammography and complementary ultrasound if needed, provide comprehensive diagnostic images. A mammogram uses a small amount of radiation to image the breasts and usually takes around 20 minutes. During your mammogram appointment, a detailed
explanation of the procedure being performed will be discussed with you by their experienced and caring imaging technologist. It is important that you do not wear deodorant or talcum powder on the day of your appointment as this can alter the images. If your previous mammogram was not done at Wangaratta X Ray, you will need to bring your previous images with you so that
an accurate comparison can be made. After imaging, their experienced radiologists will send a detailed report to your doctor. All enquiries and appointments are handled discreetly and confidentially. To make an appointment contact the friendly team at Wangaratta X-ray on (03) 5720 0700 Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.
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WHAT’S ON
Wangaratta Farmers Market
Live music at the Da Vinci Club
CELEBRATE spring and check out the new fruit and vegetables in season at the Wangaratta Famers Market on Saturday morning. With lots of stalls to browse showcasing locally made artisan products, catch up with friends and support local producers, in the gardens at the Holy Trinity Cathedral from 8am until 12pm.
ENJOY the celebration and dance to hits from the seventies through to today when band SMAC play at the Da Vinci Club in Wangaratta on Saturday night. Doors open at 7pm with the band to start at 8pm and there will drinks, snacks and street food at bar prices. Get your tickets now for $30 (nonmembers) and $25 (members) with kids tickets $5 at www.eventbrite. com.au or call 0409 307 606.
Wangaratta Repair Café BRING along your broken household items, get them repaired and keep them out of landfill at the Wangaratta Repair Café, which will be open at the Wangaratta Farmers Market on Saturday. Anyone with a little time to spare who is handy at fixing things including tools, toys, mechanical items, electronics or more, is encouraged to volunteer by visiting www.wangrepaircafe.org, with the team on site at the market on Saturday from 8am until 12pm.
Variety night with classic hits
WE’RE ON OUR WAY THERE were tears, there was anger and joy and finally rousing applause as audience members were swept away on the opening night of the Wangaratta Players production, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice last weekend. The award-winning comedy-drama is already receiving rave reviews and praise for its ensemble cast of characters which includes Ms Boo (Bec Carta), Ray Say (Shane Douthie) and Mari (Kirsty Woods), pictured celebrating amazing vocalist Little Voice (Laura Gundrill) after her first big performance. Limited tickets are available for the remaining shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at www.trybooking. com/CBMOW with a licenced bar open before and after the show. PHOTO: Elevated Media
Student production next week WANGARATTA District Specialist School presents it whole school production of Where The Wild Things Are at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre next week. Based on the book by Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are is the story of Max, a boy who struggles to find his place in the world. To escape tension at home, Max embarks on a journey in his wolf suit, sailing through night and day searching for the place where he belongs, encountering many creatures of one kind or another before arriving at the place where the Wild Things are. See the fun, family show on Wednesday, September 14 at 12pm with tickets at www.wpacc.com.au. WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host an in-house movie, ‘The Pajama Game’ starring Doris Day, from 1.30pm today at its clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street. Carpet bowls will run on Thursday and Monday from 12 noon, with cards (euchre) on Friday from 1.30pm, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday, also from 1.30pm - all at the clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street, or in the adjoining St Patrick’s supper room. VETERAN and family morning tea is held at the Wangaratta RSL on the second Tuesday of each month. The group’s next catch-up is on Tuesday, September 13 from 10am to 11.30am. All ex-service personnel and families are welcome to attend. For further information, phone 0447 217 768. WANGARATTA Cake Decorators will hold their next meeting on Saturday, September 17 from 12.30pm at the Baptist Church in Sisely Avenue. The meeting will include a demonstration of mirror glaze by state president Pam Archibald. Everyone welcome, cost of the day is $10, BYO cup. Phone Jeanie on 0439 087 630 for more details. A BLACK Pepper mannequin parade in aid of St Catherine’s Hostel will be held in the St Patrick’s supper room on Wednesday, October 5 from 1.30pm.
TAKE a trip down memory lane as part of an amazing interactive live variety experience when The Robertson Brothers 1960’s TV variety show comes to the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Saturday, September 17. WITH special guest Simon Brook McLachlan from the original cast of the hit musical Jersey Boys, the show features hits from The Seekers, Bee Gees, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Neil Sedaka and The Everly Brothers. With a rockin’ live band and an amazing multimedia presentation, it starts at 8pm with tickets available at www.wpacc.com.au.
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GIRL POWER COURT is now in session and final rehearsals are underway for the Galen Catholic College production of the musical Legally Blonde, which opens at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre tomorrow. Featuring Tahli Gibson (left) and Viveka Pizzini-Smith (right) as Elle Woods, and Fergus McNamara (centre) as Emmett, and based on the popular movie, it tells the story of a sorority girl who enrols at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner, only to discover her knowledge of the law can help others and help solve a murder. See it tomorrow and Friday night at 7.30pm and on Saturday at 1.30pm and 7.30pm with tickets available at the box office or visit www.wpacc.com.au. Cost is $10, which includes afternoon tea. There will be a raffle and trading table, and lucky door prize. For tickets, contact Shirley on 0408 574 556 or Mary on 0413 332 539. BARNAWARTHA Hall will host a 100 year celebration birthday ball on Saturday, October 8. There will be dancing from 8pm to midnight, with a seven-piece old time dance band. Entry is $25 per person, and dress is ‘after five’, with supper provided. All welcome to celebrate this historic event. WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group meets each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral. All welcome - for further information, call Keith Fleet on 0491 114 480, Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062 or Marlene O’Keefe on 0417 454 126. GLENROWAN Indoor Carpet Bowls is held at Glenrowan Recreation Reserve Hall each Wednesday - arrive 12.45pm for 1pm start. The competition runs until 3.30pm4pm, and is followed by afternoon tea. For details, phone Frank on 0409 662 462. ELDORADO Carpet Bowls is held every Thursday from 12.45pm at the Eldorado Community Hall.
SOCIAL CALENDAR KEENAGERS Table Tennis plays on Mondays and Thursdays from 8am to 10am at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. Morning tea provided - please bring your own cup. For more information, contact Trevor Wolfel on 0476 891 596. GROW, a peer support group for mental wellbeing, meets at Benalla’s Waminda Community House, 19 Ballintine Street, on Mondays from 10.30am. All welcome, no cost, phone 0448 052 769 for more information. WANGARATTA Concert Band rehearses on Mondays from 6.45pm to 9pm at the Avian Park Raceway Band Room in Newman Street. New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448. WANGARATTA Art Group meets every Tuesday at the Yarrunga Scout Hall from 10am to 2pm. New members welcome, enquiries to Michael on 0432 991 055. OSTINATO Wangaratta and District Community Choir meets each Tuesday from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Log Cabin,
corner Faithfull and Chisholm Streets, Wangaratta. New members are welcome to join this enthusiastic and welcoming group of singers. LIFEBALL is played every Tuesday from 1pm on the basketball court at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre. Lifeball is a non-contact game of netball, designed by a doctor and physio for the safety of mature players, with no running, walking backwards or throwing high balls, but enjoying fun and friendship. For more information, phone 0418 574 404. WANGARATTA AL-Anon Family Group meets on Tuesdays from 1.30pm to 3pm at the backstage meeting room at St Patrick’s Hall in Ford Street. All welcome. If your life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, this group may be for you. Contact David on 0403 552 950 or Bev on 0449 516 828. WANGARATTA Symphony Orchestra rehearses each Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Wangaratta Baptist Church, 1 Sisely Avenue. New string and wind players are welcome to come along to rehearsals to try out. For more information, email wangsymphonyorchestra@gmail. com or call Chloe on 0413 775 027.
THE Wangaratta Skate Scoot BMX comp will be held on Sunday, September 18 at the Edwards Street Skatepark, the action starting at 12pm with the under 15 and open scoot events. Presented by the Rural City of Wangaratta Youth Services and FreeZA, free skateboard lessons will also be on offer on September 19 and 20 with more information on events and tickets available at www. shredability.eventbrite.com. WANGARATTA Toastmasters conducts its meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 6.45pm in the community room at the Wangaratta Library in Docker Street. For more information, contact Leah Walker at leahwalka@gmail.com BLOKES Time Out conducts regular gatherings and activities on the third Saturday of the month. For more information, visit gritandresilience@wangaratta.vic. gov.au CYCLING Without Age Wangaratta offers free tri-shaw rides to the elderly, and to people of any age with disabilities or reduced mobility. The group provides regular rides around Wangaratta to people living at home, or living in care. For more information, phone 0418 387 089 or email cwawangaratta@ gmail.com TOPS weight supporting group meets at The Centre each Monday from 5pm to 6pm, offering encouragement and great company to support locals in managing their weight. For more information, phone 0458 374 261. TO include your group’s activities in this listing, email the details to skerwin@nemedia.com
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KING VALLEY NEWS
Covering Moyhu, Edi, Myrrhee, Whitfield, Cheshunt and Whitlands areas TAKING ACTION: King Valley Residents Association committee members Steve Bowman and Jenny Ashby were among those asking questions at the Rural City of Wangaratta council meeting last week. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
Waste and roads remain hot topics in King Valley
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ow waste is managed in the King Valley community, particularly during peak tourism periods, was among the issues raised by the King Valley Residents Association (KVRA) at the Rural City of Wangaratta council meeting held last week. Representatives Jenny Ashby, Steve Bowman and Chris Masters came to ask questions at the Wangaratta meeting, demonstrating the intent of the association to be engaged, proactive and to propose solutions to the issues of concern to King Valley residents. Ms Ashby said the mantra of the KVRA is to represent the community’s views in regards to the social, economic and environmental impact on their everyday lives, which was reflected in the questions. She said they asked if Wangaratta council would consult with rural areas like Whitfield and Cheshunt on their different needs and preferences in regards to waste management, in the same way Mansfield Shire had committed to do - and it was addressed by Rural City of Wangaratta community and infrastructure director, Marcus Goonan. “Mansfield has been consulting with rural areas and we’d also be interested in broad consultation too, not just about the introduction of bins for glass,” said Ms Ashby. “We were pleased to hear from Marcus Goonan that in late 2022, Wangaratta council will be going out to consultation on their waste service policy and it could be looked at in terms of the King Valley.
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“He also said submissions had been received from the King Valley on council’s online survey.” Ms Ashby said it made sense for a council to work with a community to develop a waste management policy and create a plan that worked for the community as well as meeting its legislative requirements. She said there are many examples of other councils - even those with a smaller capacity who managed to achieve it for their rural townships. Also asking a question on behalf of the KVRA, Steve Bowman asked what council was planning to do to support tourism-related businesses, including Whitfield’s two caravan parks, with the increase in waste brought about by King Valley’s tourism numbers, projected to double to one million visitors a year. Mr Goonan said private businesses have to deal with their own waste, and while it’s a fact acknowledged by the KVRA, they say the impact is exponential. “If you are supporting a state government funded project (like the King Valley - Prosecco Road Revitalisation Project) which quotes those visitor numbers, surely as a council, you need to address that?” said Ms Ashby. “My point is that if you get extra tourists coming in for those major weekends, they are not just at
those private businesses - they are also in the public spaces where bins are required and they are council’s responsibility. “We were pleased council said they have hired a waste education officer, who could do some work in the King Valley, because education on the use of bins is really important. “Members of the KVRA have told us they’ve come across people who don’t understand what the waste requirements are, or that there is a Parks Victoria policy to take your rubbish home. “State Government departments are meant to be taking a partnership approach and work with local councils - and it’s something we plan to push with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning in the future - in reserves like the Edi Cutting which fall under DELWP’s jurisdiction.”
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here has been an ongoing issue in Whitfield following the removal of 12 general waste bins from a reserve in Whitfield, with only one bid provided to replace them, which the KVRA says is not enough. It acknowledged some residents had been using them in a way they shouldn’t, particularly following the closure of the Whitfield tip, adding that many outlying residents in places where there was no garbage collection at all, said they had no idea what other options were available to them. “If you don’t provide solutions for existing problems, that why behaviour like that occurs,” said Ms Ashby.
“There is no use running a broad waste management policy and then having a plan that’s so vague or poorly communicated it doesn’t actually help people deal with their waste issues.” On a question asked by KVRA member Chris Masters in regards to wanting to divert waste from landfill in rural regions, council explained there were limitations due to assets such as its trucks. The KVRA said it’s willing to work with council about what could work with the capability and assets it has available to them, to address the matter. Finally a question by Ms Ashby relating to council’s poor performance on the condition of sealed and unsealed roads (as indicated by its Annual Community Satisfaction Survey results) and specifically what is being done in relation to the poor conditions of the WangarattaWhitfield Road, the BenallaWhitfield Road and the EdiCheshunt Road, was addressed. Ms Ashby said council is advocating to State Government on the Wangaratta-Whitfield Road and is also awaiting external funding to seal the BenallaWhitfield Road (although it is a council road). She said the Edi-Cheshunt Road, which was frequently complained about due to its potholes and poor condition, was described by council as a very difficult section of road to address, with multiple and costly considerations to factor in such as water issues and tree removal. The association says it will continue to seek solutions for all issues raised.
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Residents’ association meeting THE next meeting the King Valley Residents Association will be held on Tuesday, September 13 at 6pm. It will be held at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve and all are welcome to attend.
Art show entries are now open ENTRIES are open for the King Valley Art Show which will be held at King River Brewing on Cup weekend, from Saturday, October 29 to Monday, October 31. All prizes are now non-acquisitive which will be welcome news to artists, with a total prize pool of $15,900 in 12 categories, made possible by the generosity of sponsors, patrons and Friends of the Art Show. To find out more or to enter visit www.kingvalleyarts.com.au/entryform/.
Enjoy community meal in Moyhu THE next Moyhu community meal will be held at the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall on Thursday, September 15 from 12pm. The lunches are now being held on the third Thursday of month, with RSVP essential one week prior to Neil Jarrott on 5727 9464 email neil.jarrott@bigpond.com.
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Junior footy grand finals a festival
U14 BEAU BENTON (IMPERIALS) AND JAMES BENTON (MANSFIELD)
U17 TYLER THOMASON (SAINTS)
U14 PREMIERS - IMPERIALS
U14 WILL NORTHCOTE (MANSFIELD) AND HARRY ALLEN (IMPERIALS)
U12 PREMIERS - KANGAROOS
UNDER 17 SCOREBOARD GRAND FINAL Mansfield Myrtleford
4.0 2.3
6.2 2.5
8.3 3.8
SUNDAY saw three junior football grand finals played at the Wangaratta Showgrounds, with Kangaroos (under 12), Imperials (under 14), and Mansfield (under 17) taking out the premiership in their grades. With a bumper crowd and glorious weather, the day was the perfect way to celebrate the ending of a full season of junior footy for the first time in three years. “Like all country sport in Victoria, it’s fantastic the league’s been able to finish it off for the first time since 2019,” Wangaratta and District Junior Football League operations manager Cam Green said. “The weather and football gods and planets aligned for us on Sunday, and we were blessed with a big crowd and had some great weather which just added to the day. “For many of those kids it’ll be the first of what they hope would be many, but the reality is you don’t play in many grand finals unless you surround yourself with a really good team. “They’ve got lifelong friends now, and they’ll always have that - in 10, 15 years when they see each other around the streets they can say ‘I played in an under 14 flag with him’”. ■ PHOTOS: Janet Watt
UNDER 14 SCOREBOARD 9.5.59 6.12.48
BEST: MANSFIELD: William Friday, Jack Marks, Hunter Reee, Benjamin Reardon, Kai Longstaff, Samuel Guppy. MYRTLEFORD: Jude Browne, jetson walton, Tyler Thomason, Jack Hazeldine, Thomas Morgan, Lachlan Stripeikis. GOALS: MANSFIELD: Oscar Clelland 3; Benjamin Elliott 1; Samuel Guppy 1; Riley Hall 1; Jack Marks 1; Riley Northcott 1; Adam Storer 1. MYRTLEFORD: Jetson Walton 3; Harry Stripeikis 2; Tyler Thomason 1.
GRAND FINAL Imperials Mansfield
1.4 1.2
3.9 5.13 3.4 5.5
UNDER 12 SCOREBOARD 7.14.56 5.9.39
BEST: IMPERIALS: Charlie Maher, Kai McPhan, Archer Direen, Nicholas Kjar, Jed Marek, Charlie Flynn. MANSFIELD: James Benton, Andrew Friday, Edwin Morphett, Hamish Yencken, Harry Yencken, Liam Smith. GOALS: IMPERIALS: Max Marek 3; Harry Allen 1; Nicholas Kjar 1; Charlie Maher 1; Will Prebble 1. MANSFIELD: Harry Craddock 2; Astin Browning 1; Christopher Caminos 1; Edwin Morphett 1.
GRAND FINAL Kangaroos College
4.1 1.0
6.2 10.2 1.2 1.3
13.2.80 3.4.22
BEST: KANGAROOS: Hudson Wallace, Mitchell Murphy, Archie Symons, Urban Holt, Kieran White, Isaac Chilcott. COLLEGE: Cooper Bowman, Zeke Peebles, Joshua Duffy, Luke OBrien, Tate Llewellyn, Charlie OBrien. GOALS: KANGAROOS: Isaac Chilcott 3; Earnest Byrne 2; Oscar Edwards 2; Archie Symons 2; Hudson Wallace 2; Cooper Borschmann 1; Kieran White 1. COLLEGE: Luke OBrien 2; Cooper Bowman 1.
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Wilson selected to play on biggest stage By WILLSON MACK
RISING STAR: Darcy Wilson will play with and against the best under 17 footballers in the country on AFL grand final day. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
DARCY Wilson will play on the biggest stage possible for a 17-year-old. Wilson, has been selected to play in the under 17s NAB AFL Futures game to be played on the MCG as a curtain raiser to this year’s AFL grand final on September 24. The best 48 under-17 players from across the country will feature in the match, which provides the opportunity for a selection of next year’s draft prospects to display their talents on the AFL’s biggest day. All states and territories are represented within the squad named to play in the 2022 NAB AFL Futures match. Squad members will come
together for a training camp ahead of the match, before being split into two teams. The two teams this year will be named after retired AFL stars Bachar Houli and Marc Murphy. “I was pretty excited when I found out about it so I’m definitely looking forward to it,” Wilson said. “It probably hasn’t been a goal of mine to make the team, I’ve just been focusing on trying to play consistent footy. “Making this team or the Victorian stuff just comes along when you’re doing things well.” Wilson is yet to play against the best players in his draft year with his under 16s national carnival called off in
2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I haven’t played against players in my draft year because we all missed the 16s carnival,” Wilson said. “It’s sort of the first time I’ll be able to play with and against the best in my age group which I’m looking forward to. “It’s been a bit hard not being able to play with these sorts of players because you don’t know how you’re tracking when you’re just playing local footy.” Luke Jackson, Andrew Brayshaw, Zac Bailey, Luke Davies-Uniacke, Caleb Serong, Matt Rowell, Noah Anderson and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan are recent draftees who played in
the futures game before going on to be AFL stars. The game will kick-off at 9:30am on the morning of the AFL grand final. “It’s going to be awesome, the ground will be in good nick and there might be a few people there by the end of the game,” Wilson said. “We go down on the Friday and have a bit of a camp down in Melbourne, stay that night, play the Saturday and then we all get a ticket to the AFL grand final. “I’m a North Melbourne supporter though so I won’t be getting to watch them play unfortunately.” Fellow Murray Bushranger Connor O’Sullivan has also been selected.
Rose from the dead ■
EDGED OUT: Ruby Snowdon and the rest of the senior women’s side fell just short of victory in their semi-final. PHOTOS: Sam Sgarioto
UNDER CONTROL: Beth Cope maintains possession in the Lady Devils’ 0-1 loss to Cobram.
Season over for Lady Devils
By NATHAN DE VRIES
AFTER their phenomenal win last week, Wangaratta’s senior women played their final match of the season, going down 1-0 to Albury Hotspurs in the semi-final within the last five minutes of play. The Lady Devils were up against Albury Hotspurs, a side they hadn’t beaten throughout the home and away season, and came out ready to change the record. Hotspurs countered, and the match was on. A hard-fought first half resulted in no goals for either team, but Wangaratta coach Lockie Campbell said he knew his girls had what it took. “They did come out strong, in the first 25 minutes they were hammering us,” he said. “We were giving away cheap
corners and letting them attack us a bit harder than we probably should’ve, but the strength and courage shown by all of them, by keeping them out and not letting them be clinical in the front third, that’s where it counts. “I just told them (at half-time) to stay calm, don’t let anything get over the top of their heads. “They might come out strong again, you’ve got to stay strong yourself and keep playing the game you’re playing now. “I just said ‘keep doing what you’re doing, but everyone has to keep doing it - if everyone puts in 110 per cent in the second half, things will go our way.’” As both sides fought for dominance and the elusive goal, a chance came for the Lady Devils, when Sarah Morris went to head in a corner kick, but copped a boot to the face on the way through.
Morris went to hospital with a fractured eye socket, and as the incident was not seen by any match official, no penalty was given. A few minutes later, Hotspurs took their chance. “They won a free kick in their attacking third and they played a really good ball up over the top of everyone and unfortunately it was late in the game and everyone just stopped and watched, and thought Estella (Hernandez, goalkeeper) was going to be able to pick that one up,” Campbell said. “She had to parry it down onto the ground and Hotspurs, props to them, they followed the ball in as you should as an attacker, and they were able to get the rebound off Estella, who still put up a great fight in a one v three situation, but none of our girls came back with the ball to help defend
because they just assumed Estella would cover it up. “Just one tiny little mistake that cost us, but no one is overly disappointed.” Their season over, Campbell said he could not be more proud of his side. “I said to the girls after the game and the next day, it’s been an absolute pleasure - I just hope they’ve taken from it as much as I have,” he said. “It’s been a big step for me, stepping up to coach the senior women, and I just hope they were able to learn from it and keep learning in the future. “Seeing the girls from where they were to where they are now, there have been a lot of changes and it’s been awesome to see that.” The reserves side also crashed out of finals, downed 0-6 by Cobram.
From back page “He wasn’t his most influential but when it counted he stood up and scored.” The Devils now clash with Albury United on Saturday night at the Lavington Sportsground as they edge closer to their dream of winning the cup final. “No one could believe we had won on Saturday, it felt like we had won the final,” Vasilevski said. “In saying that though we know what’s at stake on Saturday and we certainly feel like we owe United one after losing the FA Cup final to them.” Wangaratta City’s division two men are also through to the cup final after a 6-1 win over Boomers, also at Cobram. “To have both teams in the final is amazing,” Vasilevski said. “We all train together so it’s great that players who miss out on playing in the senior final still get a chance to play their own final in the twos. “It’s the first time in 20 odd years that both teams have made the finals.”
GAME WINNER: Liam Nash scored the final goal in the 90th minute to put Wangaratta City 3-2 up and send his team to a cup final. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
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Ineligible players see Milawa twos out of finals THE Ovens and King reserves finals fixture was altered over the weekend, after it was revealed a club fielded players ineligible for finals for their semifinal. Milawa’s reserves football side played two footballers who were found to be in breach of the league’s finals qualification rules, and after an investigation into the issue, will vacate the finals series. Greta reserves, who were defeated by Milawa by one point in their semifinal, will play Bright this weekend in the preliminary final. Section 4 g) iii) of the Ovens and King FNL by-laws states “players playing eight (8) matches or more with the first XVIII are not eligible to play in any finals matches of the second XVIII. “Players playing three (3) or more games with the first XVIII must play six (6) games or more with the second XVIII before being eligible to play in any final matches with the second XVIII. “If firsts and seconds are involved in finals matches on the same day or during the same weekend, open selection of players regardless of number of games played shall be permitted. “Qualification ending at completion of home and away matches.” In a statement, the league made it clear this breach of the rules was not malicious in any way, shape, or form. “The OKFNL wishes to highlight that this was an unintentional oversight in the qualification process by Milawa FNC resulting in an honest mistake,” it said. “The OKFNL expresses its gratitude to Milawa FNC’s committee for their cooperation, transparency, and professionalism in the trying circumstances that presented itself this week. “The OKFNL and AFL North East Border Management will continue to work with all clubs to provide accurate confirmation of eligible players moving forward in the finals series and will further educate clubs in their processes for qualification next season.”
BATTLE: Wangaratta’s Katie Dean and Albury’s Alison Meanie jostle for the ball.
GUN: Liv Richards shone in defence in Wangaratta’s three goal win over Albury on Sunday. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie
MAKING SPACE: Georgia Clark calls for the ball.
Magpies win in thriller By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA and Albury netballers played out an enthralling elimination final at the Albury Sportsground on Sunday afternoon. The Magpies took an early lead before the Tigers gained momentum to level the score, with the sides battling goal for goal in a tense second half, which saw the Magpies eventual three goal victors. Wangaratta’s young gun defender Liv Richards turned in one of the
games of her blossoming career, pulling off several crucial intercepts throughout the clash. Wangaratta co-coach Chaye Crimmins said she was proud of her girls. “Absolutely (I’m proud of the girls), we just had to keep pushing, play with patience when we had possession and really step up our defensive pressure which we were able to do,” Crimmins said. “I believe our finals experience came into play in that final quarter. “We were able to keep our composure.”
CONTESTED: Kate Reilly battles for possession.
Wangaratta jumped out to a 10 goal lead at the first break and looked on song but Albury clawed the margin back to three goals at half-time and then led by two at the final change. “The start was exactly what we needed to do,” Crimmins said. “We were disappointed that we had a few lapses but we made sure we kept pushing and didn’t put our heads down.” Crimmins sang the praises of Richards’ efforts. “Liv Richards was amazing when
FLICK: Simone Hill-Rennie passes off. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie
she came on and really came to life when we switched her into the (defensive) circle with Katie,” she said. “She knows how to win the ball and that’s exactly what she did. “It was great to see from her.” Wangaratta gun centre Issy Byrne was left in pain at the end of the game after she copped an elbow to the chest but Crimmins confirmed their star is okay. The Magpies now move to a semifinal clash against Lavington, a team they have beaten on both occasions this season.
ON THE RUN: Christy Christie advances forward.
Epic scenes for Wangaratta Dragons ladies WANGARATTA Dragons ladies had a hard run in the first final at Albury. They couldn’t find their mojo in the first quarter and went into the break a goal down. The ladies played a good tough game but still could not score by half-time, they had plenty of opportunities but just couldn’t find the back of the net. Norths got their second goal before the last quarter and being two down would have seen some teams ride the game out and look to rebuild for the next game, but the hockey gods looked down, smiled and said
“not today Dragons ladies, not today.” The ladies scored one of the best field goals this season after some great passing between each other and got the ball up to the strikers who finished off to get the first goal in. It was quickly followed up by two more great goals. The ladies had the lead with only seconds to go before full time when Norths levelled the score. The game went into extra time with the golden goal rule, both teams came out determined to get the win. Fortunately the Dragons earned a
short corner after about five minutes play. The first attempt did not go to plan but another short corner came from a penalty and this time the ladies were successful. They scored a great goal from some really nice passing and put into practice what they have been training at all season. “The reactions from the team was just fantastic to witness, every player rushed the field and celebrated as a team should, with each other in the middle of the ground whooping and a hollering,” Chris Howell said.
“The ladies had the belief in themselves not to give up and stuck to what we do best, that is to trust each other to play their part in the game and know that someone has their back at all times, they take calculated risks that come from hard training and an understanding of their skill levels.” Final result 4-3 to the Wangaratta Dragons ladies, they play in the club’s first grand final since the late 90’s. No matter the result in the grand final, the team will be celebrating a great season back at Wangaratta.
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Gosbell named Hawks women’s best and fairest
AFTER an outstanding and consistent season, Emma Gosbell took out the Wangaratta Rovers’ open women football best and fairest count, held at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway on Friday. Gosbell played every game in season 2022, with her strong marking and accurate kicking standing out each week. Runner-up in the vote count was league best and fairest winner Mikaela Trethowan, who dominated in the matches she played for the Hawks this season, with her ability to win the ball. Soccer convert Jacinta Findlay was awarded third runnerup in her first season of football. Findlay is a tough, strong half-back who wins the hard ball, and her long kick down the line is a huge asset to the team. The leading goalkicker award went to open women co-coach Jess Whitehead, who booted 12 majors for the season. Leanne Branson and Dakota McAliece took out the Hawks’ coaches awards. Branson also crossed from soccer to football this year, and showed that she is just as good with the oval ball as with the round. The award recognised her efforts both on the ground and the training track to learn the game and improve. McAliece was a consistent contributor on game day and during training sessions. Playing a role higher up the ground this year saw her rise to the challenge each week and play some really good footy. The motto of the Rovers is ‘the 3Es are queen’; effort, energy and encouragement are what the team is about, and the player judged to have best lived by this motto in 2022 was Amy ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins. A positive member of the team, her enthusiasm for the game and training rubs off on her teammates. As well as an entertaining season revue with songs presented by players Kate Burns, Caz Sammon and Dakota McAliece, Friday’s event also offered a chance to thank the club’s volunteers, especially photog-
IMPRESSIVE: Stonefield took out race five at Wodonga on Monday. PHOTO: Racing Photos
Dale’s double delight at Wodonga By WILLSON MACK
RECOGNITION: Wangaratta Rovers open women football award winners (back) Jess Whitehead, Mikaela Trethowan, Leanne Branson, Dakota McAliece, (front) Amy Hopkins, Emma Gosbell and Jacinta Findlay.
STAND-OUT: Wangaratta Rovers open women best and fairest winner Emma Gosbell (second from left) with coaches Celia Piesse, Jess Whitehead and Rick Marklew. rapher Kev McGennan, canteen coordinator Tina Stevenson, trainers Geoff Stevenson and Roly Marklew, team managers Helen Collins and Melinda Edwards, and football operations manager Ben Hayes. The club also thanked its sponsors, Sign Effects, Wangaratta Engineering, Peak Sports
PROLIFIC: Leading goalkicker Jess Whitehead’s medal was presented by volunteer Geoff Stevenson.
Physio, Community Accessibility, Squires Winery, North East Float and Motion and the Wangaratta Chronicle. The next date on the agenda for the Wangaratta Rovers Female Football Club is Wednesday, September 13, when it plans to appoint a committee during a meeting starting at
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COACHING POSITIONS WE ARE SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES IN THE 2023 SEASON OPEN WOMEN | UNDER 17 | UNDER 14 Applications and enquiries to the Female Football Operations Manager: BEN HAYES CUSACKHAYES13@GMAIL.COM
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7.30pm at the Rovers’ clubrooms. The club is also formally advertising all coaching positions for 2023. Applications can be emailed to operations manager Ben Hayes at cusackhayes13@ gmail.com Applications close on Tuesday, September 27.
ANDREW Dale has kicked his 2022/23 campaign off in style, notching up his first double for the season at Wodonga on Monday. Dale’s duo of Stonefield ($4.30) and Garros ($22.90) took out races five and nine respectively to make it nine wins from 47 starts in a super start to the new season. “It’s our best start ever so we’re really pleased with how things are going,” Dale said. “We’ve had nine winners in 36 days but quite often you can get on a bit of a roll and then slow down pretty quickly so you can just never get ahead of yourself. “We just need to keep presenting our horses in good shape to race well.” Five-year-old gelding Stonefield was the widest galloper around the turn in the 0-64 handicap but produced a massive finish down the straight to salute by half a length. The son of Deep Field has had three starts for his new stable for two wins and a fourth. “We bought him on Inglis Digital for $15,000 so he’s been a bit of a bargain buy,” Dale said. “We had intentions of selling him to a few friends but a client rang and said that he was actually bidding against us for the horse so he purchased him and we train it for him. “He was the widest runner at the turn and I actually liked that because last start he stayed at the back on the fence and struggled to keep in touch when they quickened.” Eight-year-old gelding Garros made it backto-back wins with his victory in the benchmark 58 by just under a length, finishing ahead of stablemate Mescaminto. The veteran settled towards the back of the field but made his move before the turn, managing to hold on in the final 400 metres. Garros joined the stable in June and hadn’t won since August 2020 but Dale has turned his form around. “We bought him for $3500 and when he arrived at the stable we thought there was a bit of improvement in him,” Dale said. “He won at Berrigan last start and I think people underestimate form at the lower levels. “We thought we’d go to Berrigan with him and not only try and win but also give him a bit of confidence and that’s what happened. “His confidence from Berrigan translated into a solid performance at benchmark 58 level.” Dale has a busy week ahead taking runners to Griffith (Saturday), Wangaratta (Monday) and Corowa (Tuesday).
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DESPERATION WANGARATTA Dragons’ (L-R) Simone Hill-Rennie, Nikki Theodossi and Lesley Forman battle hard to find the back of the net in their 4-3 victory over Norths. STORY: Page 18 PHOTO: Melissa Beattie
Rose from the dead WANGARATTA City is through to the AWFA cup final in an amazing finale to the clash. The Devils made the tough trip to Cobram on Saturday afternoon to clash with Cobram and the semifinal was full of drama. Wangaratta came from behind with two goals in the final five minutes to dump the Roar from finals on their home turf, notching up a 3-2 win. Wangaratta struck first with a penalty in the 18th minute when Marius Williams knocked Dan Kelly in the back and Adam Burchell
Wangaratta City booted two goals in the final five minutes to win a remarkable semi-final against Cobram g BY WILLSON MACK wmack@ nemedia.com.au
picked out the bottom lefthand corner from the spot. Cobram were next to score when Stoycho Ivanov fouled Anthony Corse near the corner flag, Bill Puckett then whipped a free-kick into the box that Williams got on the end of to make it 1-1.
Wangaratta’s Cooper Patterson gave away a penalty with 15 minutes remaining when he tripped Corso which allowed Florian Dabricourt to step up to the spot and convert. At 1-2 the game looked over in the 85th minute but Ethan Whiley levelled when he found the top left corner from outside the box, making the most of a Cobram turnover coming out of defence. The match then looked destined for extra-time
when stoppage time started, however, Liam Nash made something out of nothing, converting a Burchell pass that went past Cobram’s goal-keeper, opening up the goal for Nash to tap into the bottom left corner, sending his side to a 3-2 victory. Wangaratta City coach Daniel Vasilevski still couldn’t believe his side had won on Monday. “It was one of the best comebacks I’ve been involved in as a player or
coach,” Vasilevski said. “With five minutes to go we had accepted that we lost and then the game just turned on its head. “We were running out of time but we just kept pressing for chances.” Vasilevski believes his team showed great fight to battle the game out when it looked all but over. “They all showed real courage and great character to keep pressing,” he said. “Kieran (McLaughlin)
showed that when he kept running from defence to attack to set up Ethan’s equaliser.” Since returning from injury on August 7, Whiley has been an outstanding inclusion for the Devils. Whiley hadn’t had played since May 15 due to back issues but has been on fire since returning. “He’s just got x-factor,” Vasilevski said. “He can be quiet for 80 minutes but then pop up out of nowhere and score and that’s exactly what he did on Saturday. ■ Continued page 17
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