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MUMS throughout Wangaratta and district celebrated Mother’s Day yesterday. Hugs and kisses and messages of “I love you” abounded everywhere, with flowers, cards and chocolates among family favourites to show their appreciation. Eateries did a bustling trade as many mums were given the day off and pampered to their heart’s content. For Wangaratta grandmother Vicki Patrick, it was indeed a special day. Her daughter Kylie and grand daughter Amelia, 4, recently moved back to Wangaratta, and they enjoyed lunch at Cafe PreVue, followed by a little shopping spree, and fun time at the King George Gardens’ playground. “This is our first mother’s day together for several years, as I’ve just moved back from Western Australia,” said Kylie. “It’s great to be home, and spending time with Mum.” PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner

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CFA District 23 incident control centre to return to Wangaratta, g , but Group p still homeless

WANGARATTA’S District 23 CFA building is set to be bolstered ahead of next fire season, with the welcome return of the region’s incident control centre (ICC) to the Ely Street headquarters. Traditionally housed on the top floor of Wangaratta’s District 23 headquarters, Wangaratta’s Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) ICC was vacated ahead of last summer’s fire danger

BY RYAN MALCOLM rmalcolm@ nemedia.com.au

period, after an uncharacteristically wet spring left the building to suffer from damp and mould. The long–standing emergency response hub was subsequently split between Wodonga’s CFA District 24

headquarters, Shepparton’s CFA District 22 headquarters and Ovens’ Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning headquarters. While the region experienced a quiet summer due to unseasonable rainfall figures, local stakeholders, such as Wangaratta–based state MP Tania Maxwell, had championed the need for District 23 to have facilities which allowed the

region to manage its own emergency response. However, with planning underway for the 2022/23 FDP, Wangaratta’s ICC is set to return to Wangaratta in the coming months, with the interior of the building having undergone significant works to minimise further interruptions. CFA District 23 acting assistant chief fire officer Paul Scragg said officials had

long–expected the ICC to return to the rural city. “The ICC was shut because of building issues last year – it requires a large area and EMV have requested we have to get the ICC up and running for this fire season,” he said. “The CFA have done a lot of work inside, resealing windows and joints of the building, while on the top of the building the capping has been replaced and resealed.

“It’s semi–functional now, we’ll look to modernise it and make it more user friendly – it’ll just have to be back up and running before fire season.” However, the ICC’s return to Wangaratta will also see the eviction of Wangaratta Group, which has called the Ely Street headquarters home since the dissolution of Wangaratta’s ICC last year. ■ Continued page 2

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CFA District 23 incident control centre to return to Wangaratta, but Group still homeless ■

From page 1 With local CFA efforts largely overlooked in last week’s state budget announcement, and a permanent home for the group headquarters of Wangaratta’s 16 brigades not yet forthcoming, Mr Scragg said minimal available funding would need to be used to accommodate the ICC’s return. “The group needs a home and it’s not as if we can just go out and buy them one,” he said. “We need to find them a home so we’ll continue to look. “The trouble is that it’s money – (The ICC’s return) is out of our normal funding arrangement, it’s not budgeted for so we have to be really careful how we spend money on it while keeping business as usual.”

According to a CFA spokesperson, alternative arrangements would remain in place for ICC operations if required in the lead up to the fire danger period. “Modifications to the ICC at District 23 HQ will be assessed in line with the decision,” the spokesperson said. With parliament set to reconvene tomorrow, Ms Maxwell said pursuing vital emergency services funding for the region’s firefighting effort would be an important priority. “The government needs to deliver a permanent home for the Country Fire Authority’s Wangaratta Group – that’s its job,” she said. “It’s provisioned in the budget

$36m to maintain 24–hour, 365– day state control centre capability, as it should, and $9m for inclusive changing facilities in some CFA stations and emergency management training centres. “But it hasn’t been able to come up with a commitment, money or infrastructure to headquarter the volunteer firefighting effort of the 16 brigades in Wangaratta that are critical to keeping our communities safe. “I was advised on March 1 that CFA infrastructure services general manager Anthony Ramsey had committed to finding a way forward. “We’re now two months closer to the next bushfire season without an apparent solution.”

WELCOME RETURN: CFA District 23 acting assistant chief fire officer Paul Scragg welcomed the anticipated return of the region‘s incident control centre to CFA’s Ely Street headquarters.

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WITH a little effort, coffee pods can be recycled rather than thrown into the rubbish. If the lid and coffee grinds are removed from a coffee pod, an aluminium pod can be placed in the yellow recycle bin. Rural City of Wangaratta council director infrastructure services, Marcus Goonan, said the metal pods can be mechanically separated from other recycling steams using magnets, so it is only the metal pods that can be recycled locally in Wangaratta. The plastic pods are too small to be sorted, so don’t place them in the recycling bin even if their coffee granules have been removed. But you can take the plastic pods as well as the intact aluminium pods to collection points in Wangaratta. Nespresso coffee pods can

be taken to Park Lane Nursery which collects for recycling company TerraCycle. “TerraCycle separate the coffee grounds from the pod and use them for compost, while the aluminium gets recycled,” Maria Wadley, the manager of the nursery, said. Maria used to separate the coffee grounds from the pod herself, placing the coffee grounds in her own compost and the aluminium pods in her recycle bin. She then read about the TerraCycle program and signed up to become a collection point. She stressed the nursery only takes the aluminium pods from Nespresso, not the plastic ones. The coffee pods dropped off at the nursery can be wet or dry. The Love Earth Store collects pods for the Dolce Gusto and Lavazza brand capsules, which it also sends to TerraCycle.

“I decided to volunteer as a drop off point, as I want to help eliminate the landfill waste,” the store’s owner Leeanne Broady said. TerraCycle gives organisations that collect certain brands of coffee pods points that Leeanne plans to redeem for a donation to a non-profit organisation. Leeanne will poll the community to decide which organisations will receive the donation. She prefers that people deliver coffee pods dry in a box or plastic bag to her Rowan Street store. The Love Earth Store also offer a reusable pod option for Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, Caffitaly and Aldi K-fee coffee machines. “They are really easy to use,” Leeanne said. “By brewing with these reusable coffee pods, it will cost you around 15-30c per coffee, saving an average household around $400 a year.”

Federal election early voting centres open today WANGARATTA’S early voting centre for the Indi federal election opens this morning. People can vote at St Patrick’s Hall, 15-21 Ford Street, from 8am8pm on weekdays, and 9am-4pm on Saturday, May 14, but the centre is closed on Sunday. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has also established

early voting centres in Indi at Benalla Town Hall, 82-86 Nunn Street, Benalla; the Salvation Army Hall at 208-210 Lawrence Street, Wodonga; 194 High Street, Wodonga and the CWA Hall on 24 High St, Mansfield. The AEC said there will be an early voting centre in Bright, but has not confirmed its location. To find out opening times and

accessibility services, visit the AEC website at https://www.aec. gov.au/election/voting.htm. Social distancing will be required, and the AEC has said there may be venue capacity limits and check-in requirements, depending on local restrictions. Voters will be asked to use hand sanitiser.

NATIONALS’ candidate for Indi, Liz Fisher, says a $75 million investment by the Federal Government will help bring young Australians back to the farm. Mrs Fisher, who held her offiical campaign launch in Rutherglen on Saturday, said the Future Farmer Guarantee Scheme pilot would help address one of the key barriers for people entering agriculture – access to capital. She said the Liberals and Nationals Government guarantee 40 per cent of an eligible new farmer’s commercial loan up to a maximum value of $1 million. “Lowering the barriers for future farmers is an investment in the future of our regions,” Mrs Fisher said. “As a farmer myself, I know how difficult accessing capital can be for farmers who want to purchase their own property. “My family is the sixth generation in our broadacre cropping enterprise, and so I am also very excited about the ability for this program to assist with business succession, which can be a very difficult and stressful process for farming families to go through.” Some $1.45 million will be provided to the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) to administer the program which will open January 1, 2023, and funding for the $75 million guarantee will come from existing RIC appropriations. “As we seek to grow Australian agriculture to a $100 billion industry by 2030, it is the Liberal and Nationals in government who are the only parties that can make this ambition a reality,” Mrs Fisher said.

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Wangaratta Symphony Orchestra to present Sunday of classics By BRODIE EVERIST WANGARATTA Symphony Orchestra will present its inaugural concert of 2022 this Sunday, May 15 at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre (WPACC). Titled ‘A Sunday Afternoon’, the orchestra’s performance will feature well-known composers and orchestral works. The orchestra will perform classics in the WPACC Memorial Hall, including Elgar’s Land of Hope and Glory, Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Brahms, Autumn and Winter from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and an abridged arrangement of ‘Entry of the Masters’ from Wagner’s mammoth opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. It will open the second half of the concert with the rousing first movement of Dvorak’s lesser-known 6th Symphony, a 13-minute voyage through the different section of the orchestra. “We are excited to be performing our inaugural concert of 2022 with an afternoon of music at the WPACC, and to showcase what we’ve been working towards this year,” said orchestra secretary Chloe Stone. The Wangaratta Symphony Orchestra was formed early last year with musicians across North East Victoria, and it performed at the Wangaratta Uniting Church in November 2021. Members rehearse once a week on Tuesday evenings, 7.30pm-9.30pm at the Wangaratta Baptist Church on Sisley Avenue, and are happy to accept new members. The orchestra can be contacted at wangsymphonyorchestra@gmail.com. Tickets can be purchased at the WPACC box office or at https://www.wpacc.com.au/Whats-On/A-SundayAfternoon-with-Wangaratta-Symphony-Orchestra. Tickets are $20 ($15 concession, $10 child). The concert will run for two hours, with a 20 minute interval.

Goorambat fatal crash case adjourned A TATONG man charged with the death of a Wangaratta man and serious injury caused to another following a crash near Goorambat last year will return to court in July. The defendant, who is in his 30s, faced Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Thursday, when the court heard prosecuting and defence lawyers had each viewed the brief of evidence before the court. The man faces charges of dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing serious injury, following a collision at the Goorambat–Thoona Road intersection with Bungeet and Hammond roads shortly after midday on December 14. The defendant is said to have been driving a white Toyota utility at the time of the crash, which claimed the life of an 80–year– old motorcyclist and saw his riding partner airlifted to hospital with life–threatening injuries. The matter will return to Wangaratta for committal mention on July 7.

Man assisting with ‘hit, run’ WANGARATTA police are progessing their investigation into a car crashing into the front fence of a Swan Street home, and fleeing, last Wednesday evening. Sergeant Glenn Smith of Wangaratta police said a Wangaratta man in his 40s is helping police with their inquiries over the alleged ‘hit and run’ collision involving a blue Hyundai Accent.

READY TO PERFORM: Wangaratta Symphony Orchestra members (from left) Chloe Stone, Laura Spark, Sally Ross and Aaron Wardle, are looking forward to their inaugural concert at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre this Sunday. PHOTO: Brodie Everist

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Cycling for a cure to a rare ovarian cancer

By BRODIE EVERIST TWELVE charity volunteers cycled into Wangaratta last Wednesday, riding from Canberra to Melbourne to raise funds for a cure for Juvenile Granulosa Cell Tumour (JGCT), an extremely rare ovarian cancer. They initially planned to raise $100,000 for the charity Rare Ovarian Cancers Incorporated, but as of Wednesday they had raised more than $122,000. Claire Reaburn, wife of cyclist Peter Reaburn, was diagnosed with JGCT at the age of 53, making her one of the oldest people to be diagnosed - usually the cancer affects young women. “I’ve had probably about seven or eight surgeries, four rounds of chemos and numerous types of medication with this cancer and none of them tend to work and it just keeps on coming back,” Ms Reaburn said. “I had major surgery in March last year and had 10 tumours removed, and within a month and a half, I had four new tumours form.” Team member Stephen Mitchell was riding for his 21-year-old daughter who

was diagnosed at the age of 19. Another cyclist on the ride, Dr Simon Chu, is a lead researcher into JGCT at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne. He said that JGCT is so rare it has often been overlooked for research funding. The cancer accounts for less than half a per cent of all ovarian cancers. Dr Chu’s team is working to repurpose treatments or develop new drugs for JGCT, as he said conventional chemotherapy doesn’t work. “Generally oncologists will treat these tumours with chemotherapy, and that has absolutely no efficacy whatsoever,” he said. Surgery can be effective if it is detected in early stages, said Dr Chu, but between 30 and 40 per cent of tumours will reappear, sometimes years after treatment. “Sometimes that recurrence will come five to 20-30 years down the track, and then when they do recur, they’re very, very difficult to treat.” The cyclists planned to reach Melbourne yesterday on World Ovarian Cancer Day and Mother’s Day.

RIDING FOR RESEARCH: Visiting Wangaratta on their fundraising ride last week were (from front, heading clockwise) Sheree Osbourne, Mara Ferraro, Stephen Mitchell, Lee-Ann Dalton, Michael Dalton, Dr Simon Chu, Peter Smith, Peter Reaburn, Ken Theodore, Hannah Armstrong, Natalie Watson, and Gemma Foord. PHOTO: Steve Kelly

NAPLAN assessments for students tomorrow Well Ageing Info Hub and Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) presents:

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THE annual NAPLAN assessment begins tomorrow, with local students among 1.2 million to take the test in more than 9500 schools and campuses across Australia. This year marks the final year of transition to online testing, with all schools across Australia now participating in NAPLAN tests online. NAPLAN tests are the only measure governments, education authorities, schools and parents/carers have to see whether young Australians are reaching important literacy and numeracy goals using a national, objective scale. This year’s test is being seen as particularly important to add to the national data set and continue getting insight into the impact the pandemic has had after two years of disruptions to schooling. NAPLAN tests literacy and numeracy skills continuously being developed in the classroom. Parents are encouraged to simply remind their child to do the best they can on the day of the test.

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Clinical cancer trial program expands A NEW clinical trial program targeting rare, advanced cancers is set to double patient intake at Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre. A further $27,500 provided by the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund will enable the Border Medical Oncology Research Unit to expand the Molecular Screening and Therapeutics (MoST) program from 50 to 100 patients. The program overseen by Australia‘s Genomic Cancer Medicine Centre, Omico, involves molecular testing of patients‘ previously removed tumours with the aim of providing more targeted treatment. Albury became the first regional site to be involved in the program following the grant from the trust fund last September. Medical oncologist Professor Craig Underhill said of the first 40 patients recruited, 27 results had so far been received. “Twelve patients have actionable mutations, and six patients are enrolled on clinical trials so far,” Professor Underhill said. “This is in line with the published data in international literature and the experience with Australian metropolitan sites in the MoST program. “Not all patients’ tumours have mutations that can be targeted with new treatments but a significant number do.” Professor Underhill said under the program, new treatment options are based on the personal and genetic profile of the patient‘s cancer instead of where it is located in the body. “In these trials, rather than focusing on a tumour’s location, such as the ovaries, patients with, for example, ovarian cancer, pancreatic or sarcoma who have a shared harmful mutation, are treated with a drug that may target that mutation,” he said. The trust fund’s contribution pays one third of the trial cost, with the remainder being covered by the Federal Government. Chair, Michelle Hensel, said it is one of the trust fund’s four key priority areas to support research at the cancer centre. “This trial gives hope to people who are given a serious cancer diagnosis, that they might be involved in a trial that could change the outcome for them and future cancer patients,” she said.

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KEENAGERS ARE HAVING A BALL:

Two charged over vehicle theft, blaze

THERE’LL be plenty of action at the Wangaratta Showgrounds this morning, as the Wangaratta Keenagers Tabble Tennis competition gets into full swing. Group members, such as Dorothey Cunningham and Peter Leonard (pictured), have a ball at the weekly competitions, run each Monday and Thursday mornings from 8am to 10am. For more information about the competition, contact Trevor Wolfel on 0476 891 596. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

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Rainbow gala to entertain By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE AS the first event of its kind in the local region, LINE Wangaratta’s Rainbow Gala is set to be a night to remember. The 18+ event for the local LGBTQIA+ community will feature comedians, musicians, cabaret performers, a drag queen and much more, as well as a sit down dinner with guest speakers. LINE Wangaratta president Allison Winters (they/them) said it would be a great night. “Our event is going to give queer people and allies the opportunity to get together, socialise, and have a great

night of entertainment,” Allison said. “We’ll see fabulous performers from local and Victorian-based areas and the dinner will mean it’s just a really fun night of connecting with others and letting our hair out and celebrating pride in our own region without having to travel. “The idea sparked from the fact that there is nothing like this at the moment; we saw the need for community members to come together, without having to travel to cities and something for adults. “The LINE committee reached out to Jimmy at The

Vine Hotel which has hosted LGBTQIA+ events before and have been a huge success. “We’ve opted for the smaller venue in this first year but we’ve been overwhelmed by the number of people who registered and we’re expected to sell out of all 80 spots. “There’s people coming from Albury-Wodonga, Mansfield, Shepparton, Yarrawonga and more to visit the town and stay in Wangaratta and see all the fantastic things on offer here. “We’ve also connected with organisations interested in supporting us; Aussie Broadband is a major sponsor for the event.

“The night if for the community but also doubles as a fundraiser for us so we can continue to bring events like this to the region. “We’re keen to keep growing and for the community to grow with us.” The event will be held this Friday, May 13 from 6pm: tickets are $60 and can be found at https://www.thevinehotel.net.au/event-details/ rainbow-gala-at-the-vinehotel. SIMPLE: Simple the Drag Queen will be one of many fabulous performers at the Rainbow Gala this Friday.

TWO Wangaratta men charged with lighting a stolen Holden Commodore on fire will face Wangaratta Magistrates Court for their actions. A 19–year–old and a 23–year–old were arrested on Wednesday at their Wangaratta addresses and each charged with two counts of theft of motor vehicle and one count of criminal damage by fire. Detective Senior Constable Neal Thompson of Wangaratta Crime Investigation Unit said the Scott Street theft on the evening of April 27 was preceded by the theft of a Toyota Hilux from a Dixon Street address on Anzac Day. Emergency service crews responded to the Commodore ablaze at Northern Beaches at around 5:30am on April 28, while the Hilux was recovered by police undamaged. The 23–year–old was remanded in custody at Wangaratta Magistrates Magistrates Court on Thursday, with a bail application expected to be lodged this week. The 19–year–old was bailed and will reappear before the court on July 11.

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Group’s plight can’t be ignored WANGARATTA welcomes the news that an Incident Control Centre (ICC) will return to the city, ahead of the next summer fire season. Mould in the Ely Street building - where the ICC is usually based - saw it relocated between three other regional centres this fire season. Fortunately it was a summer without incident, but we all know only too well that the threat of summer bushfires will re-ignite soon enough and having a local ICC to oversee operations is desirable. It’s return, however, does create a problem for the Wangaratta CFA Group and its 16 brigades, as they had been using the facility in the ICC’s absence. The Group will once again be without a home, and there doesn’t appear to be any quick fix, with little to no money forthcoming in last week’s state budget. While there has been some discussion around possible co-location at the new SES facility, this may neither be plausible nor practical. With local authorities working together to try and find a solution, State Government support - be it financial or otherwise - needs to remain forthcoming. While we’ve seen a welcome increase in professional firefighters locally - on the back of restructure of the state’s fire services in the past several years CFA volunteers remain critical to local bushfire and other emergency response. The Wangaratta Group’s 16 brigades are a formidable force, but they need and deserve the necessary support to function at their full capabilities to maximise a response during emergencies - otherwise it is the community which ultimately suffers.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on an $11.75 Wangaratta CBD street works initiative, with $3.8m set to be contributed by the Federal Government if the Coalition is re-elected.

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Alli Baker: Dosnt matter how pretty they make the main street area, homeless families will still be seen in the parks and by the rivers, people living in cars, people moving out of town due to no rentals, but yes of course, beautify the main area, it might appease

the tourists, until they need to be served by a business with limited staff, or find a park, or motel with availability Roy Pini: Pork barrelling again from a Wannabe member of a party full of lies, corruption and rorts. If they win don’t hold your breath waiting for the funds. There are still many waiting for funds from bushfire, drought relief and floods Jay Turner: Roy Pini exactly all talk no action from scomo and his party

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Bellini Homer: Another day. Another Announcement. Another Promise not to be honoured. Lauren McCully: And if we elect an independent again it will be withdrawn…. Lets not forget the 10 million dollars our hospital did not receive because we elected an independent….. Paul Crabb: Would that be the very same LNP that has reneged on all previous promises ? Leslie Matthews: I’ve

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heard this story before, it never ends well. Trust the Liberal Party with a promise? I don’t think so. Lee Brown: Just another empty announcement Clem Simmo: Would rather see another bridge built over the river to relieve traffic congestion Thankyou. Bobby Hutch: How about addressing the sewer problem 1st, then you can concentrate on beautifying the Main Street.....Look after ratepayers 1st.

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The Salvos are here to help everyone IT seems the unprecedented times don’t end - just as we start to recover from one hard-hitting event, another strikes. However, i’s not just the direct economic and physical impacts of fires, floods, and pandemics that communities are left facing but the flow-on effects - one of those sadly being the 'shadow pandemic', the increase in family and domestic violence that’s destroying lives. Occasions of family and domestic violence have increased in the past 12 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic on family life. Reportedly one in four women in Australia will experience domestic violence in their lifetime, with family and domestic violence being the largest cause of women and children becoming homeless in Australia. Family and domestic violence can happen to all people from all walks of life. We want to take this moment to remind people that there is hope and help available. The Salvation Army is committed and passionate about meeting people in their time of need. We care deeply for the welfare of Australians and want people to know that they do not have to suffer in silence. The Salvation Army offers a holistic, multi-service approach that includes essentials like food and accommodation, as well as key financial and employment services - and that's why our Red Shield Appeal is so vital this year. We don’t want anyone to be left in need, trapped or alone, so we're asking for the support of the Australian community as we launch our Red Shield Appeal to fund crucial services, including our family and domestic violence services. If there is one thing for certain, whether we're in unprecedented times or not, it’s that Aussies are there for each other in times of need. We’ve seen it time and time again - and we hope this year will be no different. To receive support, volunteer, or donate, visit www.salvationarmy.org.au or call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58). Together, let’s leave no one in need. Major Bruce Harmer, The Salvation Army Australia

Election campaign deja vu all over again THE 2019 election time warp I referred to in my letter (published Wangaratta Chronicle, May 6) continues in the front page headline of that Friday’s edition, “$3.8m CBD Promise'”.

Does the state budget strike the right balance between funding for metro and regional Victoria?

ROAD TO RUIN: Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy inspects the Boweya-St James Road, which he said is one of many crumbling regional roads within the electorate, not receiving the funding it needs.

State Budget continues regional roads to ruin THE Minister for Roads and Andrews Labor Government have decided to forgo their budget promise and cut even more funding towards regional road maintenance in this year’ 2022/23 State Budget. This is just disgraceful. The Victorian Government is not “investing in every corner of the state” (2022/23 State Budget pg. 16), instead it’s prioritising Melbourne’s big build at the costs of our regional roads. If the Victorian Government believes its own words that “regional Victorians know better than most [about] how important it

is to have safe and reliable roads” (2020/21 State Budget - Rural and Regional pg. 45), then why are their voices not being heard?” The Road Asset Management currently sits at $592.7 million (2022/23 State Budget pg. 348), down from $807.4 million two years ago (2020/21 State Budget p 356). How can the Victorian Government be doing more for our regional roads when there has been a significant budget cut? I encourage members within the Ovens Valley to get online to vicsworstroad.vote and nominate the most dangerous roads they face. Tim McCurdy, Member for Ovens Valley

The 2022 Coalition candidates for Indi, who aren’t any part of government, are pictured in Wangaratta at the funding announcement for $3.8 m for Wangaratta CBD enhancement works - if the Coalition is re-elected. Yet again our incumbent MP for Indi, Helen Haines, is excluded from this announcement photo. We have heard this sort of promise before during other election campaigns. Let’s get real here. In current money terms $3.8m is a small amount of money. It's only a small contribution to a total of $11.75m for the planned CBD enhancement works. Like the incumbent Helen Haines, I do welcome this news but as Helen also says it does not address the biggest infrastructure facing Wangaratta - the upgrading of the sewerage system to enable more housing to be built.

Another candidate also points out in the report that there really are other higher priorities - dealing with the health and welfare of the populace. “Let’s do the time warp again!” David Godkin, Wangaratta

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Use depots to protect wildlife THE Rural City of Wangaratta council is asking people to watch out for native wildlife when sourcing firewood this winter. Council’s manager of economic development, environment and strategy, Celeste Brockwell, said it is important to consider the impact of firewood collection on our local wildlife and ecosystems. “Help protect our native wildlife by sourcing firewood sustainably,” she said. “Fallen branches and logs are very important habitat for ground-dwelling fauna such as frogs and lizards. “Decomposing wood provides habitat and food for a diversity of invertebrates, fungi and bacteria which in turn are food for larger animals.” In North East Victoria, animals like the Yellowfooted Antechinus, Carpet Python and Brush-tailed Phascogale rely on hollows in both live and dead

trees for their habitat. This is why the Rural City of Wangaratta has two firewood collection depots where green timber salvaged from storm events, council’s works program and firewood plantation timber is made available. This wood generally requires seasoning for 12 months before it is suitable for burning so people are encouraged to plan ahead. Roadsides hold particular importance for local wildlife. While council does grant permits for roadside firewood collection on some roads, many are classified as having a very high, high or medium conservation value, meaning collection of timber is not allowed. Anyone planning to collect wood from roadsides must first check the conservation value of the road with council, before applying for a permit. Always leave hollow logs,

PLAYING POSSUM: Brush-tailed Phascogale rely on hollows in both live and dead trees for their habitat. PHOTO: Chris Tzaros these are important homes for native wildlife. “Unpermitted harvest of firewood on higher conservation value roadsides contributes to habitat decline and is a direct threat to biodiversity,” Ms Brockwell said.

Art exhibition is now open

WANGARATTA Art Gallery opened its exhibition of Australian artist Alun Rhys Jones on Saturday, hosting him in conversation with gallery director Simon Nolan, discussing his work, practices and influences. The exhibition, titled ‘Eternal: Alun Rhys Jones’, is running until June 2, exploring the constant and continuous scrutiny focused on the LGBTQI world. Through an ongoing series of works stereotypes will be questioned, scrutinised, dissected and reclaimed as sites of strength and pride. “The work is really exceptional, not just aesthetically, but technically,” said exhibitions officer Inga Hanover. “His work is absolutely beautiful,” she said. “It’s really worth people coming in to have a look at it.” Alun Rhys Jones is an Australian-based artist, whose practice focuses on themes related to identity, commodity, media, and

Due to extensive historical clearing roadsides often represent the only remaining habitat for some indigenous plant and animal species, without which they may become locally extinct. Other options for the com-

munity to gather firewood are through Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) managed firewood collection areas in state forest. Directions and more information on the DELWP collection areas can be

found at website www.ffm. vic.gov.au or call 136 186. If you purchase firewood you can ask where the wood was sourced from. Sellers that are registered with the Firewood Association of Australia adhere to a code of practice for sustainable supply. If you suspect illegal collection or selling of firewood you can report it to DELWP on 136 186 or to council on 5722 0888. If you have the space available consider establishing your own small woodlot to supply your firewood needs. To make it easier to heat your home the Victorian government is currently offering rebates to upgrade wood heaters to energy efficient reverse-cycle air conditioners. To find out more visit https://www.wangaratta.vic. gov.au/Residents/Environment-and-sustainability/ Sustainable-Opportunities.

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Moving towards winter weather OVER the past week we’ve seen a change in the daily synoptic weather charts. High pressure systems which for most of this year moved eastwards south of the continent have now moved northwards to take up position across South Australia and the southern part of NSW. This has allowed low pressure troughs to move into Victoria from west of Tasmania, bringing much colder conditions and winds from the south west quarter. One of these low pressure troughs has brought low temperatures and showery periods to Victoria. It now appears that this low pressure will stagnate over Western Victoria before moving through Bass Strait and then deepening near Gabo Island. As a result of this not much rainfall is expected in North East Victoria despite some snowfalls at the Alpine resorts. In fact, the next significant rain event is not expected until near mid May in Victoria. For Wangaratta, a strong high pressure system following this low pressure is likely to result in the city’s first frosts this week. This compares quite differently to last year when the first frost in

WHAT’S UP WITH THE WEATHER? By Peter Nelson,

former CSIRO climatologist Wangaratta occurred on April 12 nearly a month earlier. Last month in Wangaratta was noteworthy with the complete absence of any frosts. The mean maximum temperature of 22.4 degrees was close to the April normal, but the mean minimum temperature of 9.3 degrees was nearly three degrees above normal and the warmest since 10.6 degrees in April 1990. The rainfall of 46mms was a shade above the April average. Higher rainfall totals for April were 82mms at Benalla and at Alpine resorts. There have not been many districts not that far away from our region which failed to have significant rainfalls during the first four months of this year. It has been very dry in the south east of South Australia and also notably warmer than usual due to the persistent easterly winds. The beach town of Robe has had only 30.8mms this year to the

ALPINE SNOWFALLS: It may have been fresh in Wangaratta, with the temperature dropping to 0 degrees early last Friday morning, but it’s been ever cooler at the local alpine resorts, which got their first natural snowfalls last Thursday. Vail Australia was quick to seize on the cold snap, firing up its snowmaking guns at Falls Creek and Mt Hotham to start building a solid base for the upcoming snow season, which commences on June 11. end of April, which is the driest January to April period since 15.5mms in 1923. Other very dry January to April periods at Robe were in 1887, 1890, 1918, 1920 , 1953 and 1958. In the immediate future all these past episodes set up heavy rainfalls by mid May or near

the end of May or early June in Victoria. The last six months of all those years were certainly wetter than average, with major floods at some places. On the other hand Lord Howe Island has completed one of its wettest January to April period in

137 years of records with 713mm. Other wettest such periods were in 1887, 1934 and 1996. The first two saw major floods in Late November - early December in Southern Victoria. In 1996 the winter was extremely wet with floods in North East Victoria.

$10,000 to help build youth accommodation Monday, May 7, 2012 By SHANA MORGAN

BIG DONATION: Anne Palamarczuk, Jenelle Kiely, Glen James, Pauline Miller, Karen Harmon, Kibibi Mohamed, Michelle Hayes and David Ryan are happy with extra funding to help with NESAY‘s proposed youth crisis accommodation centre. PHOTO: Cheryl Browne

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ACROSS THE ARTS

Heart-warming comedy at Stage Door theatre

Video artwork lights up in Benalla

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AN award-winning play written by Bernard Slade which tells the story of a young housewife and an accountant who meet by chance at a rural inn and embark on an affair that brings them together on the same weekend in the same location each year for the next 26 years, comes to the Stage Door Studio in Wangaratta in June. ‘Same Time, Next Year’ debuted on the Broadway stage in 1975 and was later made into a popular movie starring Alan Alda as George and Ellen Burstyn as Doris. As time passes, events in the couple’s personal lives impact their special once-a-year romance in this heart-warming, romantic comedy. In the Wangaratta Players production, the parts will be played by experienced actors and real life couple Rick Harnwell and Alison Comensoli, guided by first-time director, Natalie Sullivan. Natalie said from the first time she saw the show, something about the story and the writing connected with her. “After seeing the movie over a decade ago, I promptly purchased the script with the intention to either direct it or perform in it,” she said. “As the years flew by, the script and all my notes got tucked away in the wardrobe to possibly never see the light of day again - but now here we are.” Natalie said over many years as a member of the Wangaratta Players she has been fortunate to have had many opportunities to gain knowledge and experience in putting together a production.

A NEW after–dark projection space, providing an outdoor venue for contemporary video artwork and other arts events, has opened at the Benalla Art Gallery. The space will also be used for providing greater insight into the Benalla Art Gallery history, collection and exhibitions and support community arts events in the Benalla Botanical Gardens. The after–dark projection space was equally funded by the RACV Community Foundation, the Victorian State Government through the North East Victoria Tourism Board, and the Victorian State Government‘s $2.5M Building Works Package. It has been activated in time for Benalla Art Gallery’s presentation of Atong Atem’s Banksia, which features as a prominent event in the state–wide photography festival, PHOTO 2022. Banksia explores the lesser–known history of Australia‘s first African settlers, considering migrant stories from a non–colonial perspective. Benalla Rural City Mayor Bernie Hearn said the new after–dark projection initiative would create a distinctive new space for a variety of pop–up functions and events at the gallery. Gallery director Eric Nash said the initiative was set in motion throughout successive COVID19 lockdowns, and will ensure that the gallery is in a position to provide the wider community with meaningful points of engagement with the arts, in multiple spaces, throughout the year. Atong Atem’s Banksia will run nightly until June 26.

LOVE AFFAIR: Alison Comensoli and Rick Harnwell star in the Wangaratta Players production of Same Time, Next Year. PHOTOS: Jo Pane She said she has learnt much from former presiI am so proud of how dent Lorraine Monshing and other members of the the production is Wangaratta Players, but up coming together. until now one feather in her cap was still missing. - Natalie Sullivan “I have been an assistant director, stage manager, worked with lighting, sound, costumes, choreography, and every other thing you could imagine that is needed to build a show - but not the director - so I thought it's now or never,” she said. With rehearsals unSTAGE DEBUT: First-time director Natalie Sullivan is looking forward to sharing the derway, Natalie said all is laughter and tears of this romantic comedy with an audience. running smoothly which with an audience.” ence in theatre make it easy to direct, with an makes it really enjoyable ‘Same Time, Next Year’ very easy for me to bring overwhelming amount of and fun to work on. will be performed on June all the emotion of the support from family and “I am so proud of how 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 7.30pm friends - not to mention my screenplay to life.” the production is coming and on June 4 and 5 at 2pm “The icing on the cake expert cast and crew. together,” she said. and tickets are available for me will be sharing “The stars of this show “Being such a wellat www.trybooking.com/ all the laughter and tears being a real life couple known screenplay and BXCQT. of this romantic comedy with many years of experifilm, I have found it very

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NATIONAL NEWS

Stolen boats led police to drugs, guns A STOLEN boat has led Victorian police to more than $1.8 million in allegedly stolen property and drugs, along with the dismantling of what police say was an organised crime network. Investigations began after two fishing boats worth more than $100,000 each were allegedly stolen

from Williamstown in Melbourne’s southwest in separate incidents in February and March this year. Police tracked down the boats and their trailers at a property in Heathcote, southeast of Bendigo, in early April. A nearby property at Murchison was later searched, with allegedly

stolen property and drugs seized and a 52-year-old old man arrested. Among the items were 115 kilograms of cannabis and methylamphetamine, two firearms, and a truck, bobcat, motorbikes and generator that police say were all stolen. Another search of a property in South Kings-

ville in Melbourne’s west uncovered boat registration stickers, drugs, a samurai sword and computers and phones. The man arrested at Murchison has been remanded until he is scheduled to reappear at Shepparton Magistrates Court in July, charged with drug trafficking and

possession, handling stolen goods and firearm offences. A 53-year-old South Kingsville man is also expected to be charged with theft and drug offences. Further arrests are expected as investigations continue. “What started out as one stolen boat led to police

dismantling what we will allege was an organised crime network,” Water Police Inspector Greg Barras said. “It’s a reminder to anyone thinking of stealing and rebirthing boats that we have a dedicated team of marine detectives who will catch up with you.” - AAP

ALL SMILES: Labor leader Anthony Albanese (left) and Prime Minister Scott Morrison, faced off in the second leaders’ election debate last night.

PHOTO: AAP/Toby Zerna

Campaign targets families on Mother’s Day THE federal election campaign took on a family flavour on Mother’s Day, prior to the prime minister and Labor leader locking horns in their second debate last night. Scott Morrison yesterday announced a $53 million package to help slash the cost of IVF for would-be mums and dads. Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese said Labor will invest $11 million to help new parents connect with their local playgroups. Mr Morrison says he understands the hurdles and difficulties many Australians face in trying to have children, after his own family’s IVF journey.

“I want to help thousands more Australians achieve their dream of becoming parents,” he said. Around 50,000 patients received Medicare-funded assisted reproductive technology services in 2020-21, including through IVF, and now patients with cancer or people at risk of passing on genetic diseases will have their egg, sperm or embryo storage subsidised for the first time. “For people battling cancer or staring down the risk of genetic diseases it’s already a difficult battle and this new subsidy will help give them more options about their aspirations to become par-

NSW and Victoria report 17,500 COVID-19 cases NSW and Victoria have reported more than 17,500 new coronavirus cases and 10 deaths. Hospitalisations in Victoria have fallen back below 500 while in NSW more than 1500 people are in hospital with the virus. WA has announced renewed investment in its

pandemic response with more than $1.6 billion to be put aside in the state budget to be handed down on Thursday. The funding will be spent on more rapid antigen tests to be distributed to households, recovery grants for small businesses, continuing testing and upgrading ventilation in schools. - AAP

ents,” Mr Morrison said. “Right when these aspiring mums and dads need help the most, we’ll be there.” A Labor government will help playgroups recover from the COVID-19 disruptions and expand their network across Australia. “We know that over 90 per cent of human brain development occurs in the first five years,” Mr Albanese said. “Playgroups play a critical role in that development with kids learning together and developing social skills, as well as creating a vital network for parents.” Research shows children who

are part of a playgroup are more likely to start school ready to learn with better communication, language and cognitive skills than those who aren’t part of a playgroup. “On Mother’s Day, I can’t think of a better way to come out of the pandemic than by strengthening the communities that are built for mums and kids through increasing funding to grow and support playgroups all over the country,” Mr Albanese said. The Greens also used Mother’s Day to announce that free child care will be on the party’s shortlist should the May 21 election re-

$12m for breast cancer research MORE than $12 million in grants for breast cancer research will help save lives and revolutionise screening and treatment in Australia, experts say. The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) has announced funding of nearly $12.4 million for 20 research projects as part of a campaign to achieve “zero deaths from breast cancer” by 2030. “Over the last 28 years NBCF has made a significant improvement to Australia’s breast cancer outcomes through its grants program,” Associate Professor Cleola Anderiesz, CEO of NBCF said. “I’m proud to present 20 additional talented researchers and their collaborators with the support they need to work towards NBCF’s Mission of Zero Deaths from breast cancer by 2030.”

Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Australia and affects both men and women, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. This year alone, an estimated 20,000 people will be diagnosed and, each day, nine Australians die of the disease. Grant recipients include The University of Melbourne, UNSW Sydney and Garvan Institute of Medical Research, which will assess a novel epigenetic blood test for breast cancer detection and monitoring. Monash University professor Tony Tiganis said the funding will greatly assist with his research into harnessing immunotherapy for the treatment of breast cancer in obesity. - AAP

sult in a hung parliament. Greens leader Adam Bandt said while Labor’s plan makes child care affordable, many families would still miss out. He said for an additional $2-3 billion a year childcare can be free for everyone. “For less than what the government gives in handouts to the likes of Clive Palmer, we could have free child care for all,” he said. Mr Morrison and Mr Albanese made their case to Australian voters in their second debate in Sydney last night, with pre-polls opening today. - AAP

PM denies LGBT students have been expelled SCOTT Morrison says there is no evidence LGBT students have been expelled from religious schools on the basis of their sexuality. Amid renewed debate over the government’s religious discrimination bill, a signature policy the Coalition took to the last election but failed to implement, the prime minister did not commit to an exact timeline for amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act.

Mr Morrison said the sex discrimination amendments preventing LGBT students being expelled on the basis of their sexuality would be addressed sequentially, after the religious bill was dealt with, but did not say how soon after. Five government MPs crossed the floor on the matter when the bill was debated earlier this year in order to protect LGBT students. - AAP

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RURAL NEWS

Beef outlook remains upbeat

By SHANE DOUTHIE

PRICES remained firm at Friday’s monthly store cattle sale at the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange with the outlook also positive with more rain on the way. Initially forecast to attract around 750 head the final number at the sale was closer to 1000, with only a few vendors present but a good turnout of commission and feedlot buyers. Nutrien Wangaratta stock agent Daniel Fischer said it was a good sale overall for interest and prices. “Prices had been dropping compared to a month ago, and even earlier this week at other sales but our sales today (Friday) were probably better,” he said. “Heifers in particular probably averaged $100$150 dearer and prices ranged from around $5.20 per kilo up to the low $7s.” Everton producer Paul Hourigan was more than happy with the price he received for his Angus Friesian heifers with 2-3 month old Limousin calves. “I was hopeful of getting around the $4000 mark (cow and calf) but the top pen made $4200 (cow and calf) and they averaged out at $4025,” he said. “I would be happy with that any day of the week.” Mr Hourigan said conditions were still good although more rain wouldn’t hurt. “It won’t hurt to start raining again, although there is some forecast for next (this) week,” he said. “Going back a month ago it was as dry as its been all summer but conditions have been pretty good overall.”

WANGARATTA STORE SALE: FRIDAY, MAY 6 No. PRODUCER AGENT STEERS 14 Ang J Tapsell CP 22 Ang Onalim Nominees AWN 19 Lim Carrungi Past NTR 9 Ang JH & TM Parton AWN 15 Ang A & A McLean AWN 16 Lim X R & R Stamp CP HEIFERS 14 Ang A & D McMillan CP 8 Ang JH & TM Parton AWN 11 BB J & L Northey AWN Mr Hourigan said the main issue facing local farmers was the high cost of expenses including chemicals and fertilisers, but he was also optimistic about the outlook. “I’m hoping prices have peaked,” he said. “We’re just coming into our chemical season but I was fortunate enough to have stocked up a bit before the real price rise hit. “I got the heads up from my supplier that prices were about to move.” Wangandary farmer Muki Mulder was at the yards with his son Freddie (2 1/2) for the sale of 10 Angus steers from his Manor Hill Farm property. “They averaged around $5.80 per kilo, around $2200 per head so I’m pretty happy with that,” he said. “In fact I would have been happy with anything over $2000.” The smile on the Mulders’ faces not only came from the good prices but just the fact they were at the sale. The family, which also includes wife Sarah and daughter Trinity (7), only moved to the property 12 months ago from Melbourne, fulfilling a long held dream.

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HAPPY TO BE HERE: Relatively recent arrivals to the area, Muki Mulder and son Freddie were all smiles at Friday’s store cattle sale, although Freddie was a tad shy. PHOTO: Brodie Everist “It’s been a good treechange and basically our first farming set-up,” Mr Mulder said. “We chose Wangaratta for a combination of things; it has everything and all the resources are close to us. “I used to drive trucks up here doing deliveries to farms so I had a pretty good idea of what was here.”

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PRODUCER DISTRICT AGENT Av Wgt c/Kg AV PRICE BULLOCKS (550kg & over) 5 Ang Rypor Wangaratta ELD 588 504.2 $2,964.70 9 Ang Rypor Wangaratta ELD 590 502.2 $2,962.98 6 Ang GD & MR Parish Wangandary CP 653 490.0 $3,199.70 18 Ang Rypor Wangaratta ELD 645 480.0 $3,096.00 STEERS 5 Lim R Steel Wangaratta AWN 495 596.2 $2,951.19 3 Lim R Steel Wangaratta AWN 444 570.0 $2,530.80 3 Ang X LJ & JF Murray Benalla NTR 450 550.2 $2,475.90 HEIFERS 12 Char X DDF Pastoral Cheshunt NTR 374 546.2 $2,042.79 4 BB G & Y Mcleod Rutherglen NTR 488 520.0 $2,537.60 TRADE 1 Ang X L Wales Warrenbayne NTR 275 657.2 $1,807.30 LOT FED $0.00 VEALERS 1 Char L Wales Benalla NTR 415 590.0 $2,448.50 Boorhaman ELD 382 587.2 $2,243.10 2 Shorthorn A McCulloch 1 Lim Str L & D Wallace Glenrowan West AWN 430 580.0 $2,494.00 COWS 1 Lim E James Markwood AWN 680 400.0 $2,720.00 1 Lim NL & JA Wyllie Moyhu AWN 675 380.0 $2,565.00 19 Ang Vienna Invest Euroa NTR 572 375.0 $2,145.00 1 Ang P Martinello Benalla NTR 625 375.0 $2,343.75 BULLS 1 Ang Rypor Wangaratta ELD 745 400.0 $2,980.00 1 Ang CK & MJ Robinson Markwood AWN 1035 315.0 $3,260.25 1 Ang Merindah Farm Boralma NTR 855 305.0 $2,607.75 Next Sale Tuesday 10th May 2022 1:NTR 2: AWN 3: CP 4: ELD

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RESIDENTS and local business owners continue to raise the poor state of the Wangaratta-Whitfield Road as one of their main points of concern in the King Valley. During the first public meeting of people interested in forming a King Valley Residents Association held in January which attracted around 80 people - those in attendance were asked to list the current

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issues they felt needed to be addressed in the King Valley as a matter of priority. Dozens of diverse issues were raised by those in attendance, many to do with lack of sufficient

infrastructure, but the need to have the road fixed - and road and pedestrian safety dominated. While the group expects to be officially formalised during their May meeting

when a committee is formed, a spokesperson confirmed the road “came up and lot” as needing attention. The Moyhu Action Group has also confirmed it fully supports the King Valley Infrastructure Project in its efforts to see the Wangaratta-Whitfield Road upgraded. Chairperson Deanne

“Our lived experience is that the WangarattaWhitfield Road is not fit for purpose,” she said. “The main problems are the poor quality of the road surface, the narrowness of the road and the lack of significant sealed shoulders. “These conditions are made worse by the increasing numbers of tourists making the King Valley a year round destination. ■ Continued page 2

Burge said the rapidly growing township of Moyhu is seen as the “gateway” to the King Valley, located halfway along the Wangaratta-Whitfield Road. She said the Moyhu community had no option but to use the WangarattaWhitfield Road whether traveling south into the valley or north out of the valley.

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MEMBERS of the Northeast Radio Control Car Club gathered at Mitchell Avenue last Saturday to test their vehicles in competition. New members are always welcome. For more information contact president Matthew Johnson-Begg on 0467 974 305. f INTO HIS CARS: Gordon Flighty

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A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large ting a slightly better percentpart of how they perform age of 40+ scores at 3.6pc BY STEVE in VCE, but there are many compared to Cathedral’s KELLY other factors that contribute 3.3pc. their desired outcome such skelly@ nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta as getting into a university High School had a lesser mecourse of their choice. Wangaratta’s three sec- dian study score at 26, it was Despite students dealing ondary schools stack up well better than Galen and Cathewith adversity from the pan- when compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of demic in 2020 and the touted across the region and even 3.9. country-city education divide, several metropolitan counAcross the region Goulthey performed reasonably terparts across the state. burn Valley Grammar School well judging by the VCE study Galen Catholic College in Shepparton scores released by the Victo- and had a median Cathedral College both 35 with 21.6pc achieving rian Curriculum and Assess- achieved a median study 40+, placing ment Authority (VCCA). it 30th best in score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria.

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College Wodonga had a median of 29, with 3.2pc 40+. Yarrawonga College P-12 was a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores 40+. The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik Col-

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c REVVED UP: Northeast Radio Control Club president Matthew Johnson-Begg works on his machine in the pits.

c HOT WHEELS: Teo Valle (9) from Peechelba raced for the first time in RC Touring Class.

THE Wang Repair Café will hold its next event tomorrow at Apex Park from 8am until 12pm. The café will have some t-shirt rugs for sale as well as other items, and cash donations as well as donations of unwanted Christmas presents for them to sell would be appreciated, as the volunteer-run organisation seeks assistance to cover its operating costs and ensure its continuation. Bring items in need of repair to the park tomorrow morning where volunteers will be on hand to help bring them back to life.

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Bombers coach full of praise for Wright

COACH Ben Rutten has lauded Peter Wright after the Essendon spearhead’s six-goal performance in the unlikely AFL win over Hawthorn. Wright was crucial as the Bombers, ravaged by five late withdrawals because of illness before the match, turned a 25-point deficit during the third term into a 27-point victory at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night.

The 203cm target man kicked one goal in each of the first three terms and three of Essendon’s eight in a finalquarter blitz that decided the contest. Wright has now kicked 23.7 from eight games this season, putting himself firmly in Coleman Medal contention and on track for a career-best year. “Pete was huge tonight,” Bombers coach Rutten said.

“Ever since he’s come to the club I’ve just loved his work ethic and his appetite to get better. “No matter how good his form is or who his opponent is, he does the work and puts the time in during the week. “He’s a great role model for our younger players and to get the reward is not surprising because he’s doing the work.” Rutten also said Essendon

will have to re-think Devon Smith’s rehabilitation program after the former best-and-fairest winner’s planned stint on the sidelines was put on hold. Smith, who has struggled this season and was dropped after round five, was not named in the Bombers’ initial 26-player squad to face Hawthorn. But the 28-year-old received a late SOS from Rutten on the

morning of the game when teammates began pulling out through illness. It came three days after Essendon football manager Josh Mahoney said Smith would be sent to the rehabilitation group to complete a “minipreseason” to build up the muscles around his troublesome knee. Smith had 10 disposals, dished off three goal assists

CONTROVERSIAL: More details have emerged about Liz Cambage’s controversial exit from the Opals basketball team.

and laid six tackles against the Hawks. “He had a big session planned today and he got one tonight for us,” Rutten said. “I’m not sure what it means going forward just yet, we’re going to have to sit down and have a think about it.” The Bombers’ win gave them a 2-6 record ahead of an away clash with Sydney in round nine. - AAP

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Jen O’Hea lifts lid on Liz Cambage Opals incident FORMER Opals captain Jenna O’Hea has confirmed claims that Liz Cambage told her Nigerian rivals to “go back to your third world country” in an incident that sparked a messy exit from the national program. Cambage was independently investigated and issued a formal reprimand - but not suspended or fined - after the practice game altercation derailed the Opals’ Tokyo Olympic campaign. In the days after the Nigeria clash

she withdrew from the Games citing mental health concerns and then, despite remaining available for selection for this year’s World Cup in Sydney, said she would never again play for the Opals. The specifics of Cambage’s oncourt actions had remained a mystery until Sunday. Speaking on the ABC’s Offsiders, retired Opals great O’Hea confirmed host Kelli Underwood’s claim that Cambage “turned to them (Nigerian players) and said

‘go back to your third world country’,” and that they hadn’t spoken since. “That is all one hundred per cent correct,” O’Hea said. It comes after Cambage, who has a Nigerian father and now plays for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA, told the ABC: “I’m living my best life. I’m supported, I’m protected on a level that the Opals or the Australian team never gave to me”. “My heart lies with those who

Fears for McStay as Fagan mulls options BRISBANE will likely welcome Eric Hipwood straight back from his long injury stint next week as coach Chris Fagan contends with another key forward casualty. Daniel McStay looked in agony after rolling his left ankle in Saturday’s 75-point AFL hiding of the undermanned West Coast, with the Lions target having to go to hospital. An X-ray cleared McStay of a broken ankle but he faces further scans on Monday and the prospect of weeks on the sidelines. His injury, which Fagan admitted “didn’t look great”, fol-

lows that of forward-line partner Joe Daniher (shoulder), while Hipwood hasn’t played all season. Fagan had already flagged Hipwood’s potential return to face Adelaide next week, though, while the versatile Cam Rayner’s midfield cameos will likely lessen as he too is pushed forward to fill their injury-hit front line. “He’s playing next week (in either the AFL or an internal practice match),” Fagan said of Hipwood. “We’ve got a decision to make there, but he’s in great nick.” There’s no such concerns

in a midfield that now officially includes Hugh McCluggage, the long-time Lions wingman dominant with four goals, 10 tackles, seven inside 50s and four other score assists among 26 sublime touches. A three-time member of the All-Australian squad, the performance did his quest to earn a maiden jacket no harm. “It’s a pretty special game; he’s not a bad player, Hughy McCluggage,” Fagan said. “We tried to move him inside last year but he was going through a bit of a transition, sometimes he was good and sometimes not so good.” - AAP

want to protect me and those who want me to be the best I can be, and I never felt that at the Opals at all. So yeah, I’m good.” O’Hea, a long-time captain of Cambage, bristled when asked for her response. “I can hold my head up high and say I always loved her, always cared for her, supported her, had her back,” O’Hea said. “That is her reality and the listeners can believe what they want to believe.

“Everyone’s done more than enough. We’ve sacrificed a lot to try and keep her in the program. “She doesn’t want to be here anymore. That’s her choice and we need to move on without her.” The Opals struggled without Cambage in Tokyo but O’Hea said with proper preparation Sandy Brondello’s outfit would play to its ranking, which has long fluctuated between No.2 and No.3 in the world, at Sydney’s World Cup. - AAP

Matildas battle to be English champions AT least one Matilda will be left waltzing in London as the Women’s Super League season ends with four Australian internationals duelling for the title. Chelsea’s Sam Kerr is full of nerves as she sets out to cap a landmark week in which she collected the prestigious FWA player of the year award by lifting a third straight English title with the Blues. But across the city on Sunday, the Australian captain’s national teammates Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord and Lydia Williams

will also be seeking to snatch the trophy for Arsenal. It’s all down to two ‘high noon’ matches taking place 40km apart as Chelsea host Manchester United at Kingsmeadow and Arsenal visit West Ham, for whom another Matilda Tameka Yallop could also play a part in the drama. The equation is straightforward for Chelsea. With a one point lead, they need only to match Arsenal’s result to retain their crown but fourth-placed United present a formidable obstacle for Kerr’s team, who

have been labouring of late. “I’ve been nervous all week because I care so much and want to win so much,” Kerr told Sky Sports after collecting her player of the year award on Thursday. “We’re Chelsea - we wouldn’t have it any other way. I’d much rather be in our position than anyone else’s with it being in our hands. “And at the same time, this was the same title race last year with Man City, we’re used to this so this is not new and we’re going to enjoy it.” - AAP

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Friday’s a charm for local trainers By WILLSON MACK

VICTOR: Secret Sheema (pictured winning at Bendigo) saluted at Cranbourne on Friday night.

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FRIDAY was a stellar day for local racing with three trainers snagging winners throughout the day. Renee Hoysted kicked the day off with a victory in race two at Wodonga, followed by Craig Weeding in race nine and then Ben Brisbourne topped it off saluting at Cranbourne that night. Craig Weeding’s Choice Harvest ($2.90) made it two wins on the trot in race nine (Wodonga Jewellers BM58 Handicap) with a nearly two length victory. The veteran galloper got the perfect run from barrier two and stalked the leaders before running the turn two wide and showing an electrifying turn of foot down the straight. The seven-year-old gelding blitzed his rivals with local apprentice jockey Hannah Edgley in the saddle to take his career wins to eight from 54 starts, along with 13 placings. “We were confident going into the race that he was a chance,” Weeding said. “He previously won well at Leeton and we thought he was better suited to the 1300 metres than the mile (at Leeton). “The only concern was the rain around and how soft or heavy the track

Dube appointed AFLNEB regional manager AFTER a successful recruitment campaign, Chris Dube has been appointed regional manager for AFL North East Border. Dube enters the regions’ top job with more than a decade of management experience having held senior positions in operations, human resources, risk and business development in both the private and public sectors. “Chris was selected from an impressive field of candidates with his business and people skills complementing his local involvement and knowledge of the football environment in the region making him the stand out candidate,” AFLNEB chairman John Byrne said. “The region manager is a senior position in country football and Chris displays the knowledge and leadership qualities expected of the role and which will be required to progress the game after two difficult years.” Balancing his business experiences, Dube has been actively involved with football in the region as a club volunteer and board member. Most recently, Dube retired from playing with the Greta Football Netball Club where he was senior captain since 2015. A proud Ovens and King Football Netball League representative player, Dube was the winner of the 2018 Clyde Baker Medal. “It won’t take long for people to realise Chris is passionate about the game and what the game offers the community, and he is looking forward to leveraging his established relationships and developing new ones whilst advocating for the region,” Byrne said. Dube will commence in the role of AFL North East Border region manager on Monday, May 16.

IN CHARGE: Former Greta star Chris Dube has been appointed AFLNEB region manager.

was going to be because he likes it a bit firmer.” Weeding sang Edgley’s praises after another stellar ride to take her career win tally to 38. “As always Hannah gave him a great ride,” Weeding said. “She gives most horses a good ride so we’re always happy to have her on ours. “She’s a very impressive young jockey and it’s great having her in Wangaratta, she’s always happy to help out.” Hoysted grabbed her first win since July 11 last year when four-year-old mare Lidgate ($11) held off her rivals to lead from start to finish in a dominant display in race two (maiden plate). Brisbourne’s Secret Sheema has qualified for the $60,000 Stayers Series Final after an outstanding victory at Cranbourne. The four-year-old mare’s New Zealand blood shone with a half a length victory in the pouring rain in race six, the Reed Logistics BM64 Handicap - Sky Heights Stayers Series Heat 3 (2600m). Secret Sheema and Billy Egan settled on the fence in the middle of the field before making their move at the 400 metre mark to salute at $6.50. Brisbourne took out last year’s Stayers Series Final with Nordic Pride.

Stick2Hockey open for all interested kids THE Wangaratta Hockey Club is inviting all youngsters under 10 years of age to participate in their ‘Stick2Hockey’ intraclub competition. ‘Stick2Hockey’ is an under 10 intraclub program which provides an environment to both introduce new players to the game of hockey and develop player’s skills and knowledge prior to progressing to an age appropriate competition. Participants are allocated to a team with a dedicated coach to run through the game. Each week starts with a training session with the coach to focus on developing specific skills, which is followed by a small field game against another team to work on match experience. The initiative is held at Cathedral College’s hockey fields on Thursdays (4pm - 5pm) or Sundays (10am - 11am) from May 15 onwards. The cost is $100 for the season which includes a registration fee which covers insurance for players for the whole season. Socks and shirts are provided, shin pads and hockey sticks can be borrowed, but participants are required to get their own mouthguard. For more information contact Daniel Warner (president) on 0417 217 987.

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ROUND

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WINNERS AND LOSERS

RUCK: Brent Newton looks to give Milawa first use of the ball in the ruck.

CONTEST: Milawa’s Kristopher Allen and Bright’s Joseph Grey fight for the footy.

SPEED: Aiden Bihun breaks away from the pack.

EFFORT: Milawa’s Nick Giggins throws himself at the ball to smother Connor Dale’s kick.

OVENS AND KING SENIORS LADDER TEAM

SPOIL: Milawa coach Ricky Petts come over the back of the contest to bring the ball to ground.

SCOREBOARD

% PTS

BENALLA ALL BLACKS

379.75 20

BRIGHT

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MILAWA

168.77 20

GOORAMBAT

151.15

BONNIE DOON

123.33

GRETA

116.14

TARRAWINGEE

106.08

KING VALLEY

49.19

NORTH WANGARATTA

54.46

10 MOYHU

31.33

11 WHOROULY

62.18

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

NETBALL SCORES

ROUND 8

A GRADE: Whorouly 55 def Bonnie Doon 39, Tarrawingee 41 drew with Goorambat 41 B GRADE: Whorouly 47 def by Bonnie Doon 55, Tarrawingee 37 def Goorambat 22 B RESERVE: Whorouly 43 drew with Bonnie Doon 43, Tarrawingee 43 def Goorambat 20 C GRADE: Whorouly 26 def by Bonnie Doon 33 U15s: Whorouly 24 def Bonnie Doon 18, Tarrawingee 35 def Goorambat 20 No other scores available at time of print

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BONNIE DOON VS MOYHU NORTH WANGARATTA VS WHOROULY BRIGHT VS GRETA BENALLA ALL BLACKS VS TARRAWINGEE GOORAMBAT VS MILAWA KING VALLEY - BYE

MOYHU 1.4 1.6 3.7 3.7.25 NORTH WANGARATTA 4.3 10.8 14.11 20.14.134 GOALS: MOYHU: Thomas Gorman 2, Fraser Landgren 1. NTH WANGARATTA: Jamie Berry 5, Josh Warren 5, Luke Brown 3, Matthew Smith 2, Josh Nanson 2, Tyler Nanson 2, Samuel Shanley 1. BEST: MOYHU: Brady Bartlett, Thomas Gorman, Xavier Wales, Nikolas McAsey, David McDonald, Charlie West.

MILAWA BRIGHT

2.3 3.3 2.2 6.7

5.5 9.8

5.5.35 13.8.86

GOALS: MILAWA: Jordan Baker-Swain 1, Daniel Bihun 1, Brent newton 1, Steven Williamson 1, Daniel Larkings 1. BRIGHT: Daniel Saville 3, Paul Harrison 2, Myles Jamieson 2, Jack Dalbosco 1, Nick Lebish 1, Thomas Mullane-Grant 1, James O’Shea 1, Cooper Thomason 1, Nathan Lyons 1. BEST: MILAWA: Simon Pane, xavier Ham, Ricky Petts, Jamie Allan, Todd Bird, Steven Williamson. BRIGHT: Clay Cambridge-Dillon, Samuel Dalbosco, Jake Woods, Patrick Bren, Nick Lebish, Nathan Lyons.

KING VALLEY BENALLA

0.4 1.5 2.6 2.6.18 4.3 10.8 17.18 25.24.174

GOALS: KING VALLEY: William Davies 1, Ryan Wait 1. BENALLA: Lachlan Thompson 9, Cody Crawford 3, Sam Newton 3, Jackson Hourigan 2, Tom Levy 2, Chris O’Connor 2, Kyle Collisson 1, Dylan Sinclair 1, Brendon Smith 1, Rory Wapling 1. BEST: KING VALLEY: Beau Wheeler, Anthony Ciancio, Ryan Wait, Connor Shanley, Sam Evans, Hayden Sims. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Sam Newton, Rory Wapling, Jackson Hourigan, Lachlan Thompson, Tom Levy, Nathan Holmes.

WHOROULY BONNIE DOON

1.3 3.6 3.2 5.7

7.7 9.10.64 9.9 12.14.86

GOALS: WHOROULY: Simon Chalmers 2, Darcy O’Shannessy 2, Riley Calvene 1, Lochlan Eaton 1, Samuel Ferguson 1, Hamish McLeod 1, James Mcpherson 1. BONNIE DOON: Al Bennett 2, Jayjay Curtin 2, Morgan Evans 2, Sean Campitelli 1, James Fox 1, Jack Goonan 1, James Law 1, Guy Murray 1, Joel Sanford 1. BEST: WHOROULY: Ezekiel Traczyk, Riley Calvene, Xavier Cannizzaro, Jackson Masin, Samuel Ferguson, William Allen. BONNIE DOON: Beau Smith, James Fox, Patrick Smith, Jack Goonan, Connor Heaslip, Campbell Smedley.

TARRAWINGEE GOORAMBAT CANCELLED DUE TO INJURY

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RESERVES RESULTS Moyhu......................7.12.54 Nth Wang ...............12.14.86 BEST: MOYHU: Leroy Dowling, Kiangkai Douangphosay, Ryan McNeilly, Oscar Roberts, Matthew Dean, Matt Ryan. GOALS: MOYHU: Joshua Campbell 2, Connor Cryer 1, kiangkai Douangphosay 1, Leroy Dowling 1, Brock Menere 1, Oscar Roberts 1. NTH WANG: Cameron McCormack 5, Jay Ely 2, Blake Marlborough 1, Jack Brown 1, Rhys Delahunty 1, Player 1. Milawa ...................16.8.104 Bright ....................... 2.7.19 BEST: MILAWA: Daryl Harrison, Brenton Gray, John Jones, Tim Mortimer, Thomas Brown, Harry Wilkie. BRIGHT: Rory Egan, Mikka Paulsen, Adam Wheelan, Hayden Williams, Judd Cudmore, Michael Bunn. GOALS: MILAWA: Thomas Brown 4, Steven Williamson 4, Matt Graham 3, Brody Butterworth 2, Ryan Hussey 2, Nic Bonwick 1. BRIGHT: Tom Buckley 1, Marcus Kinthari 1. Whorouly .................. 4.4.28 Bonnie Doon ...........12.12.84 BEST: WHOROULY: Will Corscadden, Macauley Murtagh, Kane Fitzpatrick, Ryan Harris, Paul Fisher, Jack Rufford-Sharpe. BONNIE DOON: Angus Murray, James Octigan, Chris Leitch, William Revell, Hamish Dunsford, William Wiggett. Tarrawinge vs Goormanbat not available King Valley vs Benalla All Blacks - not available

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MATCH REVIEWS 7 Bright down Milawa in extroardinary scenes in Milawa ROUND

■ From back page “WE do a lot of work on our ball movement,” he said. “The boys would get it and they’d just blaze the footy, whereas now the boys are really starting to believe in themselves that they can hit that 45 degree kick and we can bring the ball through the middle of the ground. “It just opens up the ground completely for us.” Daniel Saville led the Mountain Men on the scoreboard with three majors, supported by Harrison himself and Myles Jamieson with two each. It was a sombre change room for the Demons, with Milawa coach Ricky Petts experiencing his first loss in the red and blue since coming to the club in 2019. “It’s an uncomfortable feeling, it wasn’t pleasant and something we’re not used to,” Petts said. “It’s a bit of a wake-up call, really, and probably goes to show that the competition is a lot more even that what it has been in the last couple of years. “We hadn’t been playing our best football, and that was before this weekend, but after that it’s a really big eye opener that we need to have a little bit of a look at how we’re going about it and look at some areas we can try and improve.”

HIGH FLYER: Bright’s Joseph Grey gets some height in the contest agaisnt Milawa. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

TARGET: Bright coach Paul Harrison looks for options downfield.

Bats‘ injury causes match to be abandoned ■

SLOTTED: Lachlan Hanen kicks for goal.

BRING HIM DOWN: Daynon Hearne tries to get away from Thomas Ryan‘s tackle.

ROAR: Nathan Farley celebrates a Goorambat goal.

NIMBLE: Alexander Moloney dodges the tackle from Tarrawingee‘s Thomas Deans. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

From back page “I was at half back when it happened, but it looked like there was a series of tackles – one bloke rolled over, another bloke rolled over and then Jack rolled over,” he said. “His leg was in the air and it didn‘t look right. “It‘s nothing dirty, it was in the contest – Jack‘s pretty renowned for how hard he goes, he‘s probably the hardest nut in our footy team, and it‘s obviously a big loss. “It was pretty shocking to see a teammate go down in that fashion, it was pretty sickening. “Tarrawingee were great with their support as well, their trainer was holding Jack‘s leg for probably 45 minutes, just keeping it in place with our trainers as well. “We‘re grateful for the people that were there.” Tarrawingee and Goorambat will share the points from the draw, with the entire Goorambat Football Netball Club to rally behind Spinks while he starts his long journey towards playing once again in the years to come. In other matches around the area, North Wangaratta claimed their first senior victory of the year in spectacular fashion, downing Moyhu 20.14 (134) to 3.7 (25). The Hawks turned a three goal lead at quarter time into a 56–point margin by the end of the half, with momentum continuing to flow their way. Moyhu tried to fight back through the third quarter with a pair of goals, but the Hawks were simply too strong, booting four majors to widen the gap even more. A six goal final term was the final nail in the Hoppers‘ coffin, the Hawks home by 109 points. Bright handed the Demons their first senior loss since 2018 in their match, Bonnie Doon got over on Whorouly, and the Panthers were too strong for King Valley.

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BATS’ INJURY CAUSES MATCH TO BE ABANDONED By NATHAN DE VRIES A SUSPECTED broken leg in the dying minutes of the second quarter saw play abandoned in Saturday‘s Tarrawingee–Goorambat seniors football match and the game ruled a draw. Goorambat‘s Jack Spinks (pictured) suffered

the injury just before half time, after entering into a contest involving some rapid tackling. Goorambat co–coach Sam Gladstone said the incident was not malicious or anything more than an unfortunate accident in a competitive game of footy. ■ Continued page 19

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A 38 game winning streak was ended at the Milawa Recreation Reserve on Saturday, with Milawa’s senior footballers tasting defeat for the first time since the loss of the 2018 grand final, downed by Bright 13.8 (86) to 5.5 (35). One point separated the two sides at quarter time, but Bright’s ball use and

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skills held them in good stead, pushing the margin out to 22 by half time. The Mountain Men continued their class through the third term but the

Demons’ hopes were kept alive with two goals from four scoring shots, with the margin kept well within their reach. The final term was one way traffic, with the Bright midfield keeping their forwards well supplied. Bright coach Paul Harrison said the Mountain Men have not bested the Demons

for a long, long time. “I was speaking to (teammate) Dylan Bursill - Dyl’s played almost 200 games and he’s never beaten Milawa,” Harrison said. “The game was won out of the midfield, we’ve both got strong forward halves, but they get a lot of their drive through their midfield, and when their mids

are on top they give their forwards such good ball use. “We did get caught out a few times, but in saying that when we’re running and carrying the footy, that’s when we’re playing our best footy. “At half time and three quarter time, we still said ‘let’s not go away from it’ - that’s what’s gotten us to where we are now, so we

can’t change the way we’re playing, we’ve got to stick to it and keep taking the game on.” Bright’s ability to drive possession along half back up the wing and into the forward line with precision kicks is something Harrison has been eager to work on since taking over the coaching role. ■ Continued page 19

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