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Pensioners’ cost of living soaring

WANGARATTA Senior Citizen’s secretary Ken Daly was last night waiting to see what the 2023 Federal Budget would offer in the way of relief for pensioners, especially as the latest data shows pensioners’ living costs have increased 2.2 per cent.

Senior citizens hope for direct federal budget relief S i i i h p f

BY STEVE KELLY skelly@ nemedia.com.au

The latest ABS Living Cost Indexes show pensioners and other government payment recipients are hit

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the hardest by rising cost of living pressures.

Pensioner living costs increased by 2.2pc in the March quarter compared to only 1.4pc for overall CPIABS Living Cost Index.

National Seniors Australia (NSA) chief operating officer

Chris Grice said the latest quarterly figures reveal a worrying increase.

“The impact of cost of living expenses for pensioners reinforces the need for the age pension to be indexed more frequently during times

of high inflation to ensure payments better reflect living costs,” Mr Grice said.

The NSA has called on the Federal Government to index the pension more frequently during times of high inflation to help those most vulnerable.

Mr Daly said the data shows some glaring deficiencies in the age pension system, affecting many Rural City of Wangaratta’s pensioners.

“Pensions indexation should be more frequent, perhaps quarterly would be more appropriate,” Mr Daly said.

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GALEN College students (from left) Charli Rispin, Bonnie Melbourne, Charlie Maher and Toby Beggs are among the local talent preparing to bring ‘High School Musica’l from the screen to the stage in Wangaratta this week. Full story page 5.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Pensioners’ cost of living soaring

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“But the most vexing problem and one discussed regularly is that active pensioners can only earn $190 per fortnight (singles).

“That’s a meagre $13.57 a day after which they lose 50c in the dollar from their pensions - that’s an effective rate of 50pc taxation.

“Even the highest salary earners in the country don’t pay that rate of taxation - how ludicrous.”

Mr Daly said imagine the benefits to the country if thousands of active pensioners could rejoin the workforce, even on a part time basis.

“You have a ready available experienced and reliable

workforce,” he said.

“It would relieve the chronic shortage of workers particularly in the service, retail and hospitality and age care industries.

“There would be no increased burden on housing and hospitals, which the 400,000 immigrants are going to require.

“There would be no need for huge infrastructure spending again needed with a huge influx of immigrants.

“It would reduce the government’s pension outlays and bring some revenue in.

“It would seem to be a no brainer to make the changes but it seems our federal politicians aren’t up to it.”

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WEATHER

2023 Federal Budget Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie statement:

Regional Victoria is in the middle of a two-year funding drought of regional project investment.

The government has put a 90 day review on up to 800 infrastructure projects, leaving each project under a cloud of doubt, some of which will be cancelled. Deferring cancellations for three months will allow this budget to look good temporarily, but will in fact lead to higher inflation on infrastructure projects.

This could impact Indi projects like the McKoy Street Hume Freeway Intersection Upgrade in Wodonga and the Midland Link Highway near Mansfield.

Another area of concern which is already clear is the imposition of a $1.6 billion tax on truck and bus businesses, pushing up the cost of living on goods. With low margins and high costs, the risk of this imposition is going to drive many truck businesses to the wall.

My concern for the budget is the Labor Party taking the axe to regional programs again.

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Wangaratta showcased at manufacturing expo

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AUSTRALIA’S annual event of the latest innovations, technologies and equipment in advanced manufacturing is taking place in Melbourne this week with the Rural City of Wangaratta stepping in to promote local opportunity and support local businesses.

Wangaratta and local manufacturing businesses are being showcased under council’s Invest Wangaratta brand as a place of opportunity with a significant

manufacturing history and logistical benefit.

Mayor Dean Rees said Australian Manufacturing Week provided a unique occasion to promote local capabilities.

“We all know of Wangaratta’s strong manufacturing history and what we are working to secure is a strong future,” he said.

“Our municipality has a number of nationally significant manufacturers in textiles, engineering, agricultural

technology and beverage production.

“Our location and primary assets will support continued local growth in manufacturing and it is important we have strong economic sectors to support our economy moving forward.”

The Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL)

Australian Manufacturing Week is running until Friday at the Melbourne Convention and

Exhibition Centre.

If you would like information collected from exhibitors, please contact economicdevelopment@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

For more information on the event visit, https:// australianmanufacturingweek. com.au/ and for information on Invest Wangaratta at the event please visit, https://amw2023. mapyourshow.com/8_0/ exhibitor/exhibitor-details. cfm?exhid=557.

COVID cases continue steady rise Stamp duty inquiry on

NUMBERS of COVID-19 cases in Wangaratta continue their steady rise, with 39 active cases reported last week.

Across the state, cases increased by three per cent reaching 6452, with 295 COVID patients in Victorian hospitals and 16 in intensive care, according to the Department of Health.

In the past three months, 2148 COVID patients were hospitalised in Victoria.

A total of 44 COVID-related deaths were reported to the department last week, an average of six a day, representing a 19 per

cent increase when compared to the same period the previous month.

The Chief Health Officer said Victoria continues to experience a sustained increase in community COVID transmission last week, with growth in cases, hospitalisations and deaths.

It says the increase in transmission continues to be driven by a combination of waning immunity and the presence of multiple strains of Omicron.

Eligible Victorians who have not had a COVID vaccination or confirmed infection in the past six

months can now receive their 2023 booster, irrespective of how many prior doses a person has received.

It remains the best protection against contracting and spreading COVID, and becoming severely unwell or dying from the disease.

Wearing a high-quality and well-fitted mask can also protect you and others from the virus.

A free booster appointment can be booked through a local GP or pharmacy including South Wangaratta Medical Centre and Ramsay Pharmacy in Ovens Street or visit www.healthdirect.gov.au to search for a provider.

THE Victorian Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee’s inquiry into land transfer duty fees, (commonly referred to as ‘stamp duty’), will hold a public hearing tomorrow.

A range of experts and interest groups will appear before the committee.

The hearing will be live streamed on the committee’s website.

LET US WORK MORE: Ken Daly wants there to be more incentive for pensioners to return to work instead of the limitations currently in place.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

CHOOSE WANGARATTA: Marisa Arcuri, Wangaratta council economic development and tourism project officer, at the Invest Wangaratta stand at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Door s opened Doors tomor row for tomorrow Neighbourhood House Week

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

OPEN Door Neighbourhood House is welcoming the community with open arms to help celebrate Neighbourhood House Week with an open day tomorrow.

The open day will run from 10am until 2pm and is free to the public.

There will be information on courses and programs offered by Open Door Neighbourhood House where visitors can get the chance to be shown around by volunteers and enjoy a coffee and treats to fully embrace the neighbourhood house community spirit.

Open Door Neighbourghood House outreach worker, Tanya Grant, said Neighbourhood House Week was an excellent occasion to promote the community work of the neighbourhood house.

“People will often walk past a community organisation like a neighbourhood house and wonder what goes on in these places, but not necessarily feel like they can come and have a look, and that’s what we’re

giving these people an opportunity to do,” she said.

“If you’re walking past, come in, if you’ve ever wondered what a neighbourhood house does, pop in.

“It’s an opportunity for us to put our tools down for a little bit and be available, but also for people to just

come and see what we’re about.”

Neighbourhood House Week is an annual national celebration, recognising the important contribution over 1000 neighbourhood houses make in local communities across Australia.

Ms Grant said it was important to

SIGN OF THE TIMES: A digital edit of an electronic promotional sign which has been proposed for the Ovens and Reid streets corner.

City of lights bid for Wang

By STEVE KELLY

WANGARATTA could catch the vibes of a mini Times Square, New York, with a planning permit application currently with council for an electronic promotion sign to be installed above Paulie’s Corner Café.

celebrate the grassroots entry level neighbourhood houses provide communities across the country.

“I think there are a lot of members in the community who don’t know what neighbourhood houses are and this is a chance to learn just that,” she said.

Improved response to medical emergencies

By CHLOE JAENICKE

PARAMEDICS are responding faster on average to the most seriously ill people in the Hume region after record demand for ambulances eased between January and March this year.

According to data released this week, ambulance response within the 15-minute target for code one calls improved in Wangaratta, Towong, Mansfield, Indigo, Strathbogie, Moira, Benalla, Wodonga, Mitchell, Murrindindi and Greater Shepparton Local Government Areas .

In Wangaratta, 68 per cent of ambulances responded to code one incidents within 15 minutes in the January to March period of this year, which is an improvement from 64.2 per cent of ambulances last quarter - but it’s a decrease from 70.2 per cent from the same time last year. However, there has been an improvement in average time for an ambulance to reach patients from 16 minutes and 10 seconds last quarter and 15 minutes and 30 seconds last year to 15 minutes and eight seconds within this years’ January to March quarter.

Despite the improvement, One Nation MP for Northern Victoria, Rikki-Lee Tyrell, said the government needs to do more to encourage and retain ambulance staff in the regional Victoria.

Animal Justice MP for Northern Victoria, Georgie Purcell also said more improvement is needed outside of metropolitan Melbourne as all Victorians need the confidence that an ambulance will get to them in time in an emergency.

From January to March, paramedics across Victoria responded to 65.2 per cent

of code one cases within the statewide average target of 15 minutes - up from 60.2 per cent in the previous three months.

The statewide average response time to code one calls was 15 minutes and 20 seconds - an improvement of one minute and 24 seconds.

Ambulance Victoria Hume regional director Narelle Capp said along with reduced demand, a drop in staff furloughed due to COVID-19 at Ambulance Victoria, and across the entire health system, made a real difference.

Between January and

March, an average of nearly 54 Ambulance Victoria staff were furloughed every day due to COVID-19.

As a wave of COVID-19 eased, the number of staff furloughed decreased from a peak of 112 on January 5 to a low of 29 on February 21.

“We know demand is already rising again and will continue to do so as we head towards winter,” Ms Capp said.

“That’s why I encourage all Victorians take care of themselves and keep regular checkups with your GP or specialist and get your COVID-19 booster and annual flu shot.”

If proponents are successful in their development, which will cost about $95,000, they are sure to capture the attention of many passers-by, as it’s one of the busiest intersections in Wangaratta’s CBD.

At night, the sign could add another dimension to the streetscape and already sparkling tree lights that council has installed to beautify the CBD.

Overlooking the Ovens and Reid streets roundabout and the RJ Barry Fountain, motorists and pedestrians will be able to catch a glimpse of the sign and its messages.

Meanwhile in separate news, the Co-store is up for sale with the building which is owned by private investors seeking expressions of interest in recent months.

The advertisement is titled ‘Thriving Shopping Centre in the Heart of Wangaratta’.

A 15-year lease to Target Australia with 3 x 5 year options expiring 2044 is a strong selling point for the building.

The adjoining carpark for 365 vehicles, which has street frontages to Victoria Parade, Ovens and Reid streets, is also an attractive component.

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COME ON IN: Open Door Neighbourhood House volunteer Clare Munro and coordinator Loretta Waters are looking forward to welcoming the community to visit as part of an open day tomorrow from 10am-2pm.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Early winter warning: SES

By BRODIE EVERIST

EMERGENCY services were called out to two major incidents last weekend caused by icy conditions, leading to early warnings for mountain travellers.

On Saturday afternoon several emergency services were called to a man in his late 20s who appeared to have fallen and hit his head on Blue Rag Range Track in Selwyn while in a group of four-wheel-drivers, according to Bright SES deputy controller Marcus Warner.

“He was obviously bleeding quite heavily when the accident occurred; they called triple zero straight away,” he said.

According to Mr Warner, the group of 12, in four ve-

Icy blast gives rescue workers a busy weekend ygy

hicles, were travelling to a campsite when weather conditions worsened, so they turned around and drove to the Dargo High Plains Road.

Mr Warner wasn’t sure how the man injured his head, but he said one of the vehicles had broken down, and suggested the man had slipped while trying to restart the car.

He said it was snowing heavily at the time.

Mr Warner said initial reports suggested it could have been a vehicle rollover down the road, requiring high-angle rescue, so a large number of units were called in to support the rescue, including Bright, Wangaratta and Mount Beauty SES, Bright

Natasha excited to follow her horse dreams over to Malaysia

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

By LEAH TINDILL

NATASHA French never dreamed of riding horses in Malaysia.

But the 17 year old equine student from Wangaratta is thrilled at the prospect.

Ms French is one of three students from Wangaratta’s National Centre for Equine Education (NCEE) travelling to Malaysia next month as part of a newly established teaching partnership with the country.

Growing up around horses and riding from the age of three, Ms French said she loves the friendship horses offer and is keen to learn about another culture’s interaction with the animal.

“It’ll be good to go over there (Malaysia) and see what the industry is like and meet a lot of other people with the same passion as me,” she said.

The students will travel with NCEE’s Gaye Gauci-Marchant who said

the opportunity to take students to Malaysia arose out of her role in helping to build the equine industry in Malaysia.

“Whenever I get asked to do a presentation overseas, I ask them if I can bring riders back with me instead of getting paid,” she said.

“It’s a great opportunity for the kids.”

Of the three riders making the trip, Ms French and fellow student Steven Faulkner are already receiving sponsorship and Ms Gauci-Marchant hopes she can attract a third sponsor for Louise Pearce.

“If we can get help covering the airfares, that would be fantastic,” she said.

Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Ms GauciMarchant on (03) 5723 6234.

and Harrietville CFA, two ambulances and two police cars.

“As he was on the track it didn’t require all the resources, but it’s better safe

than sorry when the conditions are like that,” he said.

According to Mr Warner the man was taken by ambulance at around 6pm.

Another high angle rescue was almost needed when a large car and caravan, with a man and woman inside, fell 20 metres off the Great Alpine Road near Mount Lock on Sunday.

According to Mr Warner, the woman was able to leave the car, however the man was trapped inside with suspected spinal injuries.

Mr Warner said Ambulance Victoria members decided to walk the man back up the slope to the ambulance.

“The road conditions worsened during lunchtime onwards and there was a decision made just after lunch to close access to Mount Hotham from Harrietville,” he said.

“I think these vehicles were already on the mountain at the time.”

Mr Warner said these rescues may not have been necessary if drivers had been prepared and heeded weather warnings.

Bright SES controller Graham Gales encouraged motorists to drive to conditions, be aware of local weather and start carrying snow chains.

“With these icy blasts they can replicate winter, you can get ice on the road, you can get no grip,” he said.

Motorcycle great set to thrill at 46th Historic Winton

MOTORCYCLE racing legend Bob Rosenthal will once again give fellow competitors a ‘run for their money’ at the 46th Historic Winton on May 27 and 28 at Winton Motor Raceway.

As an indicator of his consistent form throughout his racing life, he has won 16 of his last 18 starts and placed second and third once.

This is typical of his track record, winning about 30 percent of his races and making the podium 60 percent of the time.

Rosenthal said he was determined to be a motorcycle racer from an early age.

“I forged my Mum’s signature a few times when I was 17 and never

got picked up on it; I was only one year too young with the legal age being 18,” he said.

Rosenthal retired in 1978, but after a 35 year break, he returned with the same champion form as before.

He said at Historic Winton this year, he’ll be riding a 1962 Norton ESA in the P3 500cc Unlimited races on the Saturday and Sunday.

“My second career, which commenced in 2013, only came about because I was offered to ride some nice bikes,” he said.

“On the Sunday at Historic Winton, I’ll be competing in the inaugural Doug Hicks Trophy, which I’m really looking forward to.”

In 2022, Rosenthal won all four of his Historic Winton races.

But in 2021, he won two and came second and third to international champion Cameron Donald, who is known for two big wins at the Isle of Mann TT Festival.

The 46th Historic Winton is Australia’s most popular and longest running historic motorsport event which includes car, motorbike and sidecar races.

Children 17 and under are free but must be booked online and accompanied by an adult.

Discounted tickets are available online from https://historicwinton. org.

REVVING UP: Bob Rosenthal, with wife Lyn, reunited with his magical Milledge Brothers TZ750 Yamaha that he raced in the late 1970s with great success.

PHOTO: Colin Rosewarne

RUGGED RESCUE: SES vehicles on scene to assist a car that slid off the side off the Great Alpine Road at Mount Hotham on Sunday.

PHOTO: Supplied

OVERSEAS BOUND: Wangaratta teenager Natasha French.

PHOTO: Luke Plummer

BRINGING A DISNEY CLASSIC FROM SCREEN TO STAGE

By CHLOE JAENICKE

AFTER months of preparation and rehearsals, Galen College is ready to bring its production of ‘High School Musical’ to the stage at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre this week.

Assistant director Olivia Jones said ‘High School Musical’ was originally a movie released in 2006 that was adapted for the stage.

It follows Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez as they struggle choosing between sticking to the status quo and breaking free by performing in the upcoming spring musical.

With the bump-ins that occurred earlier in the week, Ms Jones said she was excited to see the show come together.

“All the music, the actors, the dancers, all of the sets and props and the

lighting is right on cue,” she said.

“It’s been great seeing all the kids’ hard work come together and seeing them all happy and excited about the show.”

Ms Jones said tickets have been selling well and they’re hoping several hundred people will come to see the show.

“We’ve got our matinee selling very well; I know lots of young families are coming to that one,” she said.

The show is being peformed at the WPACC tomorrow, Friday and Sautrday at 7:30pm, with a Saturday matinee at 1:20pm. Tickets are still available at www.wpacc. com.au.

BOP TO THE TOP: Spencer Hayward and Bailey Walch are excited to be performing in Galen College’s production of ‘High School Musical’ this week.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Gateway hotel wins again

QUALITY Hotel Wangaratta Gateway has been awarded the 2022 International Best of Choice Award, during a presentation ceremony in Las Vegas.

Owners Wendy and Peter Lester will return this weekend with their award, which follows the Wangaratta venue’s success in the 2022 Choice Hotels Asia-Pac Hotel of the Year awards in March, and special

awards announcements in April.

The international award recognises the Wangaratta hotel as a stand-out Quality branded property, and places it among the best in the Choice Hotels International network of more than 2000 Quality hotels globally.

It follows a successful year for the hotel, which was recognised in the Choice Hotels Asia-Pac Gold

Awards and won the Quality brand category in the group’s Hotel of the Year Awards for 2022.

The hotel also won the 2022 Victoria Tourism Awards 4 - 4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation Category.

“We’re all very excited; it was totally out of the blue this year,” Ms Lester said.

She said recognition was appreciated following the tough condi-

tions of the past three years, and she was proud to have managed to keep the team together during those times, and to see the business flourishing in the “new normal”.

The Best of Choice award winners were formally recognised and celebrated at the Choice Hotels International ‘Unstoppable’ Convention in Las Vegas at the end of April.

THE BEST: Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway has won another international award.

Honouring local community houses

NEIGHBOURHOOD House week is an excellent chance for the community to commemorate volunteers and Neighbourhood House workers who deserve praise for the vital community services they provide.

Neighbourhood House Week is an annual national celebration, recognising the important contribution over 1000 neighbourhood houses make in local communities. There are numerous hard working houses placed within the rural city, including Open Door Neighbourhood House, Pangerang Community Hub and the King Valley Learn and Exchange centre.

Programs offered under the Wangaratta Open Door Neighbourhood House are related to improving personal technology skills, creative craft, cooking, health and wellbeing and provide free fresh produce daily to those in need.

The Neighbourhood House recently launched a social prescribing project, where volunteers invite community members for a sit down and a coffee, with the aim of connecting those struggling with social isolation with local community organisations. As mentioned by outreach worker Tanya Grant as she acknowledged Neighbourhood House week, many individuals in the community can be hesitant to reach out to Neighbourhood Houses due to a variety of reasons.

The open day to be held tomorrow at Open Door Neighbourhood House provides the perfect opportunity for community members to learn of the services the house provide while acting as a pathway into an offered program.

It’s important we also celebrate and thank the volunteers and outreach workers who give up precious time to provide vital skills to those in need, because without them, many would be lost.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

The Australian QuizNo.23

1

What colour is the centre of each star on the flag of New Zealand?

(a) Green

(b) White

(c) Blue (d) Red

2 William Beckwith McInnes won the Archibald Prize a total of how many times?

(a) Eleven

(b) Three

(c) Seven

(d) Zero

(c) Cleaner

(d) Teacher

4 The 2022 movie, Studio 666, is based on a story by which musician?

(a) Dave Grohl

(b) David Bowie

(c) Elton John

(d) Rob Thomas

5 In 2019, Alex Volkanovski won the UFC Championship in which weight division?

(a) Lightweight

(b) Featherweight

airports in which country?

(a) Saudi Arabia

(b) United Arab Emirates

(c) Oman

(d) Qatar

7 Noni Hazlehurst was inducted into the Logie Hall of Fame during which decade?

(a) 1990s

(b) 2000s

(c) 2010s

(d) 2020s

(d) The Village

9 A quoll is most similar to which of the following creatures?

(a) Cockroach

(b) Owl

(c) Mouse

(d) Emu

10 Who was the highestplaced Australian golfer at the 2022 men’s Masters Tournament?

(a) Cameron Smith

3

A pettifogger is most likely to be a person of which profession?

(a) Doctor

(b) Lawyer

10

9

Bell ringer’s peal honoured the King

(c) Bantamweight

(d) Flyweight

6 King Khalid International Airport is one of the main

8 What was the name of Andy Warhol’s famous New York City studio?

(a) The Cavern

(b) The Factory

(c) The Warehouse

(b) Marc Leishman

(c) Min Woo Lee

(d) Adam Scott

THANK you to Simone Kerwin for her well-written article about the Holy Trinity Cathedral Bell Ringers in Wangaratta, and to Shane Douthie for the lovely photo (Wangaratta Chronicle, May 5).

I would like to update the Wangaratta community that our team member Graeme Hayes was able to complete a Quarter Peal in honour of our new monarch King Charles III.

Congratulations Graeme, from your local bell tower members at Wangaratta, Beechworth and Albury.

We are always looking for new members to carry the torch of this grand old tradition!

You don’t have to be a member of the church or have any religious background, just a love of community and an interest in the art.

Contact Wendy Beer if you would like to join our Wednesday evening practice session 0401 815 050.

Tracey Gunningham, Wangaratta

Familiar faces among coronation crowd

WANGARATTA be justly proud of the local contribution at the coronation of King Charles III last weekend.

Sadly, my invitation must have gone astray in the mail, but our two participants were worthy representatives.

As reported in the Wangaratta Chronicle recently, Wangaratta resident Simon Abney-Hastings, the 15th Earl of Loudoun, presented the golden spurs to the newly minted monarch, as you do.

Nick Cave, international rock star and apparently royal favourite, also got a guernsey.

Nick grew up in Mepunga Avenue and attended Wangaratta West Primary School, where I was a teacher in the early 1980s.

We wish King Charles III all the best in his quest to fill the royal shoes of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Like the boy with the wheelbarrow, he has the job in front of him.

“Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown,” Henry 1V, W. Shakespeare. Barry. McArthur, Wangaratta

We need sustainable building sector

LAST week in State Parliament the Victorian Liberals and Nationals Housing Taskforce met with Victorian building subcontractors to discuss solutions to the challenges facing the domestic building sector in Victoria.

The taskforce heard the industry continues to face many pressures including the difficulty in securing labour in light of the pandemic and the Big Build, security of payments to contractors, the increasing price of resources and materials, and the lack of resourcing to the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) to properly regulate the sector.

These discussions build on the Liberals and Nationals’ calls for the Andrews Government to expand domestic builders insurance to any home buyer who has paid for it and conduct an urgent and comprehensive review into the scheme as a whole.

Jess Wilson, Shadow Minister for Home Ownership and Housing Affordability

Pay rise is not for all nurses and carers

THE vast majority of Victorian private aged care nurses and personal care

workers will likely miss out on the Federal Government’s 15 per cent pay rise announced last week.

Prior to the election, the then Albanese Opposition gave a commitment that all nurses and personal care workers, including those covered by enterprise agreements, will receive the pay rise - not just those on award rates.

The announcement so far lacks any detail about a mechanism to legally require aged care employers to pass on all of the funding to their staff in the form of pay rises regardless of whether they are paying award rates or enterprise bargaining rates.

Lisa

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1 (d) Red 2 (c) Seven 3 (b) Lawyer 4 (a) Dave Grohl 5 (b) Featherweight 6 (a) Saudi Arabia 7 (c) 2010s 8 (b) The Factory

(c) Mouse

(a) Cameron Smith

Fitzpatrick, ANMF (Vic branch) secretary

UP CLOSE: Local photographer Rene Martens snapped this photo of the full moon on Sunday night at 8pm when it loomed large in the cold night sky.

PHOTO: Rene Martens

College’s 20th anniversary celebrations are rolling on

CATHEDRAL College’s 20th anniversary celebrations will continue this week with a reunion at the Murdoch Road school on Saturday.

This will follow the Founders Day events of last week, which included a morning tea and assembly involving past principals, students and connections of Cathedral College over the past two decades.

School council chair Victoria Mallinder said last Wednesday’s celebrations were a chance to celebrate “the people who had the vision for a new school community in Wangaratta and who have worked hard to bring this vision to life”.

Cathedral College parent and former school chair Mike Noble said the Murdoch Road site had “evolved from humble beginnings, with a few portables in a paddock, an old house and a concrete downball court”.

“The wonderful buildings and facilities that now surround us are important and necessary,” he said.

“However...Cathedral College is really about the people...the people make the place: a place to belong; a place to be proud of; a place that we have all, and are continuing to, create.”

Following Saturday’s reunion, the next event for the college is a mid-winter ball to be held in June.

More inclusive community

RURAL City of Wangaratta is seeking applications for the Inclusive Wangaratta Working Group.

The group will provide direct advice to council on the development of an Inclusive Wangaratta framework, which will guide council work within the community.

“Everyone experiences the Rural City of Wangaratta differently,” councillor Ashlee Fitzpatrick said.

“And it is critical that all voices and experiences of our community are meaningfully captured to reflect the

Members sought to add variety of voices to advise council gy

diversity in our growing community.”

According to the latest statistics for the Rural City of Wangaratta:

• one in seven residents need help with their everyday activities;

• 35 per cent of the population report chronic health conditions;

• 31pc of our population is over 60;

• 15.3pc of people aged over 15 years provide unpaid caring work to a person who

is elderly, has a disability, or has a long-term illness;

• unpaid childcare is provided by 26.3pc of our population, and over 7pc provide care for children who are not their own;

• family violence is the top criminal offence committed in our municipality;

• our rural city is part of the most disadvantaged 39pc of municipalities in Victoria;

• disengagement with work grew from 2016 to 2021 as did the number of people

employed part-time;

• between 2016 and 2021, the population born overseas has increased to 9.1pc of our population; and

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents make up 1.8pc of our municipality’s population, in line with the regional Victorian average.

“These numbers help us paint a picture of our community,” Cr Fitzpatrick said.

“Council recognises that

the needs of individuals and particular communities are often different.

“While some council actions, projects and services target specific parts of our community, we are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive community for everyone.

“Council has a strategic responsibility to plan, lead, advocate for and work with the local community, both as the level of government closest to the community

and due to legislated requirements.”

Inclusive Wangaratta framework will incorporate council’s access and inclusion plan, age friendly strategy, and other communities of priority such as LGBTQIA+, Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Applications to join the Inclusive Wangaratta Working Group may be made via https:// www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/ Your-Council/Committees/ Inclusive-Wangaratta.

CELEBRATIONS: Cathedral College Wangaratta captain Tom Clayton, Bishop of Wangaratta Clarence Bester, school council chair Victoria Mallinder, principal Nick Jones and chief executive officer Anglican Schools Commission Rev Peter Laurence cut the cake at last week’s assembly to mark the school’s 20th anniversary.

TRADITION: Cathedral College 2009 school captain and current college staff member Paige Perkins with the original school bell, which rang when the school commenced with 34 students from prep to year 12 in 2003.

Beechwor th Beechworth Theatre Company bringing ‘Cosi’ to life to

By CORAL COOKSLEY

MADNESS, mayhem, and joy will prevail when talented Beechworth Theatre Company (BTC) performers bring to life crazy characters in the hilarious Aussie stage classic, Cosi, this week.

Written by Australian playwright Louis Nowra, the play was first performed more than 30 years ago at Sydney’s Belvoir Street Theatre.

It tells the story of Lewis, a young, first-time director who needs money, who is hired to direct a play as part of a therapeutic program meant to keep asylum patients interested and to ‘bring them out of their shells’.

BTC director Janet Tweedie said the theatre production sticks to the original play written in 1992 set in a Melbourne mental hospital in 1971.

The play had been adapted to the screen in 1996 with a modified version of the original play.

“It’s a crazy, heart-warming, comedy that speaks to a generation,” Ms Tweedie said.

“The play includes amazing characters, and biting social commentary about love, fidelity, social and gender stereotypes, and the definitions of madness.

“A semi-autobiographical account of a young man’s first job post university, ‘Cosi’ presents an Australia that is certainly different

Careers

day to build interest in food and fibre production

AROUND 300 students from the North East, Goulburn Valley and beyond are expected to visit University of Melbourne’s Dookie campus on Friday, May 26 to attend the annual Food and Fibre Careers Day.

Presented by a collaborative group comprising regional universities, TAFEs, local government and Local Learning and Employment Networks (LLENs), the seventh annual event enables education partners, industry representatives and rural leaders to inform secondary students about the diverse career options available in food and fibre production.

The careers day helps develop connections between students, industry and educators, and is wellknown for promoting future careers in agriculture, environment, regional industries and science.

to Australia now.”

Among themes explored are madness and sanity, and the continuing double standards of expectations of love and fidelity for men and women.

Another is the ‘coming of age’ of a young man as he struggles to cope in a situation that is way over his head and tests his ideas of friendship and the relative importance of ‘the greater good’ verses immediate human relationships.

“What stands out as different,

is the play is set in the midst of the Vietnam War and an Australia struggling with unprecedented change with the impact of the sexual revolution, the Women’s Liberation Movement, and a continuing post WWII boom,” Ms Tweedie said.

“The language of the play reflects the attitudes of the day, brilliantly painted by Louis Nowra, and gives us a challenge that is at times subtle and at times harshly overt.”

The production includes two

well-known Wangaratta actors in Reg Carmody as Henry and Lyndal Perry as Cherry.

The play will be performed at the Beechworth Servicemen’s Memorial Hall this Friday, May 12, Saturday, May 13, and Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20 at 7.30pm, with a Sunday matinee on May 21 at 2pm.

For bookings visit stickytickets at https://www.stickytickets.com. au/nm2x6/beechworth_theatre_ company_presents_cosi_by_louis_ nowra.aspx.

It provides a unique opportunity for local students in years nine to 12 to meet and learn from education partners and industry representatives, who present a diverse range of interactive, hands-on workshops throughout the day.

Students choose from a broad range of workshop options which range from fly farming and bee keeping, through to coding autonomous tractors.

Workshop participation aims to inform and inspire students to consider a career in food and fibre, and connect students with a pathway to their career of choice.

Sunshine Walk is back to support cancer centre

THE Sunshine Walk this year will return to its original setting on the banks of the Murray River.

Registrations are now open for the walk on Sunday, November 12, in support of the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund.

There will be five, 10 and 20km walks offered from a new start and finish line at Albury Sports Ground, as well as the DIY option which allows participants to complete the walk at a location of their choice.

After the pandemic and then floods last year, trust fund board member Renea Maskell was excited to see the event return to its inaugural location along the river.

“We want to take advantage of the popular walking tracks that run alongside the river, but also replicate the lap of honour that the athletics track offered our partici-

pants last year,” she said.

“That’s why we’ve moved the start and finish line to the Albury Tigers precinct to try and create a bit more of an atmosphere for our walkers.

“The DIY option will remain the same where participants can complete a route of their choice.

“This was a popular option last year for communities including Yarrawonga, Corowa, Walla Walla, Bright and Myrtleford.”

Sunshine Walk ambassador, John Watson, has been involved with the event for the past four years through his role as a former trust fund board member.

He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just before last year’s walk, and watched a livestream of the event from his hospital bed.

“Having lost my wife, Christine, to breast cancer

in 2017, and now having experienced cancer myself, I know what an incredible service our local cancer centre provides and how important it is to support it,” Mr Watson said.

“It’s only through events like the Sunshine Walk, where all money raised stays 100 per cent local, that I’ve

been able to access a clinical trial right here in Albury.

“I’ve also been able to access programs and services provided through the Wellness Centre, and have amazing support from family, friends and cancer centre staff.”

Also an ambassador, Sian Cater said she would be working hard to promote the walk

after, in 2021, a cancerous tumour was found in her brain.

“I was fortunate to have the cancer centre to support me and my family through the diagnosis, treatment and surgery that followed, and they are still supporting me today,” she said.

“I’m proud to say last year I raised $7900 for the centre,

with the help of my family, friends and colleagues at TVN On-Country.

“It is important to me that when people in our region hear the awful words, ‘You have cancer’, they also hear, ‘We are here to help’.”

The Sunshine Walk has raised more than $920,000 for the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund over four years.

It is held as part of a weeklong campaign, Sunshine Week, which encourages businesses, schools and community groups to host a fundraising event between November 6 and November 12.

The event is proudly sponsored by Healthfocus Physiotherapy, Vision Screenprinting, McDonald’s NGI Group, 1494 2AY, OtherBirds and Dysons.

To register for the walk or to find out more information, visit sunshinewalk.org.au.

MAYHEM: A tricky situation for patient Doug (played by Joe Moran) as he is placed in a stranglehold by another patient Cherry (played by Lyndal Perry) in Sunday’s Cosi rehearsals.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

JOIN US: Sunshine Walk Ambassador John Watson, McDonalds Benalla, Glenrowan North, Lavington and Birallee operations supervisor Patrick Bennett, trust fund board member Renea Maskell, McDonalds Lavington restaurant manager Jack Vandeven and Sunshine Walk Ambassador Sian Cater re encouraging Wangaratta and district residents to join the walk on Sunday, November 12, in support of the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund.

Our mountains are blanketed in snow

FALLS Creek and Mt Hotham are blanketed in snow, with skiers and snowboarders hoping it’s a sign of things to come this winter.

The cold front bringing the wintry blast delivered the first falls to the alpine areas last Thursday, with heavier dumps over the weekend.

Sub-zero temperatures on Monday morning saw up to 20cms of snow at Falls Creek.

Not all of it was from Mother Nature, with the Falls Creek Alpine Resort’s snowmakers have been busy firing up the snow guns since Thursday.

Falls Creek senior mountain operations manager, John Palmer, said there was nothing more exciting to signal the start of a season than firing up the snowmaking system for the first time of the year.

“We will be making snow at every opportunity leading into the start of the snow season on Saturday, June 10,” he said.

JUMPING FOR JOY:

Maggie Henschke was delighted with the winter transformation at Falls Creek this week.

PHOTO: Chris Hocking

Digital driver licences on the way

THE State Government will begin trials to rollout digital driver’s licences this month before a planned statewide roll-out by 2024.

The new technology will give motorists the choice to store a secure digital version of their driver’s licence in the Service Victoria app or soon-to-be-launched my VicRoads app.

Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne, said trials will be-

gin in Ballarat from July.

“We know Victorians want digital driver’s licences and that’s why this trial is such a big step before further rollout occurs,” she said.

“A digital driver’s licence will make it easier and more convenient for Victorian motorists and it will help businesses and authorities to verify identity with minimum time and fuss.”

The card will feature

superior security features - with the licence updated in real time in response to any changes such as new licence conditions or a change of address.

Digital licences will automatically reveal if a licence has been revoked or suspended but will still be available for use to prove identity or age when it is not active.

The licence has a highly secure, timed QR code that

can be scanned by licence validators such as police, businesses and other authorities to verify authenticity and prevent fraudulent use.

During the Ballarat trial, feedback will be sought from motorists, retailers, licensed venues, Victoria Police and places where a licence is used as proof of identity.

The initial pilot is for full licence holders and won’t

change the obligation for L and P plate drivers to carry their physical licence with them at all times.

Drivers will still have the option to use their physical licence.

In anticipation of a statewide roll-out, the State Government will begin engagement with key business and industry leaders to ensure Victorian workers and businesses are well prepared.

Galen Catholic College production of

GOING DIGITAL:

The State Government will begin trials for digital driver licences in July for parts of the state, with a statewide rollout planned by 2024.

POSITIVE INFLUENCE: Pieper Gottschling and Georgia Meggs are among the high school volunteers helping younger students.

Reading time

Carraragarmungee Primary School

STUDENTS are making the most of the new bean bags in the reading corner. Jarrah Waldhart and therapy dog Jean were among those enjoying silent reading, although sometimes it’s a bit of a race to beat Jean to one of the bags.

QUIET SPACE: Jarrah Waldhart and therapy dog Jean O’Hehir enjoying silent reading on the new bean bags.

Helping hand Camp fun

Wangaratta High School

THE high-flying semester one CLC cohort have spread their wings this term, completing various volunteering projects out and about in the community.

Having gone through the term one program building their knowledge via excursions and workshops, they are now being trusted to independently apply their skills and “giving back,” focusing on Empathy, Resilience, Gratitude, Respect, Philanthropy, Community and Connection.

The 18-strong Wangaratta West Primary School volunteer crew have made a big impact already. Eight of the girls have been “Classroom Helpers” in junior classrooms, helping the primary students with everything from reading and writing to mathematics.

The girls have been buzzing each day afterward, relaying stories of their day with beaming smiles. Congratulations to everyone involved.

Appin Park Primary School

YEAR 3/4 students had a great start to term two, attending Valley Homestead for a threeday camping experience last week.

They were challenged with several physical tasks including a climbing wall, the dual flying fox, dropping onto the free fall slide and zipping to the bottom as well as a stimulating vertical challenge climb.

Accuracy was certainly the requirement undertaken during their archery session.

Throughout the three days, students were required to exhibit their teamwork abilities, along with their ability to challenge themselves when faced with daunting experiences.

Many of them were able to overcome some fears along the way and prove to themselves that having the courage to have a go, and taking that first step, is monumental - and can also be used in the many different future situations they may find themselves in.

Tired, but very happy campers arrived back to school on Wednesday, to families that were excited to hear all about their experiences.

AIMING HIGH: Callum Bassett certainly took on the challenge of the climbing wall with confidence and great composure for a young person facing a new trial.

Shield winners

Cathedral College

COMMEMORATION: Jackson Billings and Kieran Hope were proud to represent Wangaratta Primary School on ANZAC Day.

ANZAC tribute

Wangaratta Primary School

SCHOOL captains Kieran Hope and Jackson Billings proudly represented the school at the ANZAC Day service.

They also ran a ceremony at school, with the whole school partaking in the special event.

Wangaratta

HOTHAM House was awarded the Helen Farrer House Shield as the overall winners of the 2022 House Competitions. Well done to Hotham and all those students who participated in the competitions.

TOP EFFORT: Hotham house captains (back) Shenyce Masenda, Charles Grimwade, Samantha Peppler, Evie Anderson and (front) Eva Lyster and Reece Pearson, were proud to receive the Helen Farrer House Shield.

1What is the largest confirmed crater in the Solar System?

Is it a) the Utopia basin on Mars, b) the Caloris crater on Mercury, c) the Mordor basin on Pluto’s moon Charon, or d) the Chicxulub crater on Earth?

2Ignoring the ankle and foot, how many bones are there in a typical human leg?

Is it a) 1, b) 2, c) 3, or d) 4?

3In 2016, scientists announced that something was happening to the ozone hole over the Antarctic. Was it a) growing, b) healing, c) moving towards Australia, or d) causing radio interference?

4Which element makes up most of the weight of polystyrene? Is it a) carbon, b) nitrogen, c) aluminium, or d) hydrogen?

return around a black hole, which nothing can escape from.

are a lot heavier than hydrogen, so they make up a lot more of the weight. 5. a) The event horizon is the point of no

years to heal completely 4. a) Polystyrene contains equal numbers of hydrogen and carbon atoms, but carbon atoms

3. b) The ozone hole has been slowly healing since the 1990s, but it may take more than 50 more

a kneecap patella).(

d) There is one thigh bone (femur), a shin bone (tibia) and a bone running behind it called the fibula or calf bone, and

ANSWERS: 1. a) The Utopia basin is about 3300 kilometres wide, making it about half as wide as Mars itself.

5What is the name for the region around a black hole that nothing can escape from?

Is it a) the event horizon, b) the black zone, c) the bleeding edge, or d) the vacuum point?

For more CSIRO

Double Helix science visit www.csiro.au/helix or call 02 6276 6643. QUIZ

CENTRE STAGE: The Wangaratta Symphony Orchestra performed music from the stage and screen during their concert at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre last year.

Wangaratta Symphony Orchestra takes a World Tour of Music

THE Wangaratta Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will embark on a harmonious journey across the globe when it returns to the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre next week for its midyear concert.

Presenting a ‘World Tour of Music’, the concert being held in the Alpine MDF Theatre will feature works from composers such as Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Grieg, Dvorak and more.

The program includes a mix of classical and modern music, with recognisable pieces such as I Still Call Australia Home, selections from the Indiana Jones movie, New World Symphony,

Galen to present High School Musical

GALEN Catholic College will present Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical High School Musical on stage at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre this week.

Adam Simmons to play at The Vine

RENOWNED musician Adam Simmons will perform at The Vine Hotel in North Wangaratta on Saturday night as part of Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance’s Across The Arts Festival.

One of Australia’s most prolific and varied artists, the multi-instrumentalist will perform solo and with guest musicians including members of Jazzaratta, in a special live show which also features singers Andrée Cozens and Chloe Jade.

The concert will start at 6.30pm and tickets are $35 per person ($30 for GANEAA members) are available through www.gannea. com.au or at www.thevinehotel.net.au.

Across the Arts festival workshops

THE Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance (GANEAA) Across the Arts Festival will be held this weekend at GOTAFE Wangaratta from Friday through until Sunday.

The festival offers a unique opportunity to learn from a talented array of artists with affordable and accessible workshops in painting, drawing, poetry writing, printmaking, weaving and more, along with a big band jazz workshop and community singing.

To find out more or to register for a workshop visit www.ganeaa.com.au with early bookings recommended as places are strictly limited.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) That sometimes contrarian Arian streak emerges and could affect an important decision. Try to keep your mind open to the possibilities, even if they currently seem remote.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It could be a long wait before you get an answer to a question involving financial matters. Meanwhile, check on other interesting possibilities.

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Africa, Swan Lake, Peer Gynt, John Ryan’s Polka, Capriccio Italien and Les Miserables, to name a few.

The WSO performed their ‘Stage and Screen’ concert at the centre in November last year, which included music from modern Hollywood films such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park and Star Wars, along with well-known opera favourites from Aida, Carmen and The Mikado.

WSO secretary Chloe Stone said when hearing the word ‘orchestra’, many people think it refers only to classical or chamber music, but its repertoire is much broader.

“As a group, we enjoy rehearsing a broad range of musical works not only from early classical eras, but also more modern eras including from theatre, opera and film,” she said.

“Our concert next Wednesday features a range of works we think the audience will recognise and enjoy from composers across the globe.”

WSO members rehearse once a week on Tuesday evenings at the Wangaratta Baptist Church on Sisley Avenue from 7.30pm, with the Baptist Church Pastor Aaron Wardle conducting the group of musicians who come from across the North East region.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival to visit

It tells the story of Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High who must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities.

Featuring two separate casts performing four shows and celebrating the talents of the young performers, see them on May 11, 12 and 13 - with a matinee performance on Saturday - and tickets available at www.wpacc. com.au.

Italian opera in Oxley

THE 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival roadshow will visit the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Thursday, May 18.

The line-up for this year’s event includes host Mike Goldstein with Bronwyn Kuss, Dane Simpson, Lewis Garnham and Steph Broadbridge.

Enjoy a big night of laughs with the show starting at 8pm and tickets available at www. wpacc.com.au.

VICTORIA’s regional touring opera company Lyster Opera will present Claudio Monteverdi’s The Coronation of Poppea at the Oxley Shire Hall on Saturday, May 27 at 2pm.

A cast of 11 will presents the story of the all-consuming obsession of Nero for the beautiful Poppea Sabina and the couple’s rise to power, culminating in one of the most beautiful duets of all time.

Featuring some of Melbourne’s finest singers in spectacular costumes, tickets are available now by visiting www.lysteropera.com.au.

The orchestra formed in early 2021 and are still working towards growing their membership.

Any musicians interested in joining them are encouraged to email wangsymphonyorchestra@gmail.com for further information, with all ages welcome to enquire.

The World Tour of Music will be held on Wednesday, May 17 at 7.30pm and will run for two hours, with a short interval to divide the night.

Tickets are available at www. wpacc.com.au or from the box office, with the concert expected to be a wonderful night of entertainment for all ages.

Historic racing at Winton

THE 43rd Historic Winton, Australia’s longest running, all-historic motor race meeting will be held at Winton Motor Raceway on May 27 and 28.

The event is famous for its camaraderie and great views of the entire track with historic car, motorcycle and sidecar races as well as car park displays and a massive market.

With camping also available trackside, more information can be found at www.historicwinton.org.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Exercise some discipline -- don’t keep changing your mind. An upcoming decision requires that you stay focused on the direction you need to follow.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Although family matters take up much of your time these days, you still need to deal with important workplace issues. Try to balance both obligations wisely.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your on-the-job problems appear close to being resolved. Now, make time to repair those personal relationships that you might have ignored for too long.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22)

Someone might suddenly balk at fulfilling an important agreement. There could be a hidden reason that you’ll need to uncover before you take this to arbitration.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)

A friend seeks to confide a secret, knowing it will be safe with you. But, given your friend’s history, you might not want to know what you’ll be told.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your new “self-improvement” course will continue to hit bumps in the road until you start shedding those unnecessary loads you’ve toted for too long.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A decision to move to a new home needs to be delayed until you have accurate reports about its condition. Rely on facts, not assurances.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)

Congratulations! Your good work is beginning to pay off. Reward yourself. Take some muchneeded rest and recreation time with loved ones.

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

All welcome to dinner and dance with Paris

BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

A MEDITERRANEAN feast will be on the menu when the community comes together for Paris in Myrrhee, a gala event being held at the Myrrhee Community Hall.

The cabaret dinner-dance will feature a three course menu prepared by local chef Paul Koulis, designed to accompany the dazzling entertainment provided throughout the night by dynamic singer and crowd favourite, Paris Zachariou.

Committee member Paul Koulis said the Myrrhee community haven’t held this kind of event for over two years, and they were excited to see it return and to have Paris be a part of it.

He said the dinner will be a relaxed buffet featuring a selection of Mediterranean mezedes (appetisers), a delicious Gyros spit roast, ending with a range of tempting desserts, all made by Paul.

“It’s about bringing people together and having a good time, and we’re looking forward to welcoming locals but also people from across the region, from Wangaratta to Benalla,” he said.

“As well as being a place for local people to come together, we’re hoping to encourage more people to consider using the hall for their special events.”

Paul said a recent community barbecue in Myrrhee was a great success, with more than

WANGARATTA Prostate Cancer Support Group will hold its next meeting today from 7pm to 8pm at the North Eastern Hotel in Spearing Street. Members and prospective members are welcome to come along earlier at 6pm for dinner prior to the meeting.

Partners are most welcome.

For more information, phone Bill on 0408 552 768, Neil on 0427 214 856, or Frank on 0448 313 506.

WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host bingo at its clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street, today from 1.30pm.

The club will also host indoor carpet bowls from 12 noon tomorrow (Thursday), cards (euchre) from 1.30pm on Friday, indoor carpet bowls on Monday from 12 noon, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday from 1.30pm, all at its clubrooms or in St Patrick’s supper room.

The social gathering next Wednesday, May 17 will be lunch at the Old Town ‘n’ Country Tavern in Greta Road from 12 noon.

ST Patrick’s Church will be the centre of celebrations to mark the 160th anniversary of establishment of a Catholic parish in Wangaratta on May 20.

An 11am Mass, concelebrated by Sandhurst Diocese Bishop Shane Mackinlay and priests from across the diocese, will be held in St Patrick’s on the day, followed by a shared lunch in

Pitcher This! event in Myrrhee tomorrow

FOUR groups will be pitching their ideas to the crowd to win funding as part of the “Pitcher This!” event being held for the Greta-Myrrhee communities tomorrow at the Brookfield Maze. Prizes of $250 to $1000 will be won during the free event which runs from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, with all welcome and more information available by contacting 5722 0749 or email comunitygrants@wangaratta.vic.gov. au.

Cheshunt Biggest Morning Tea

AN Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event raising funds for the Cancer Council will be held at the Cheshunt Hall on Wednesday, May 17 from 11am.

All are welcome to come and enjoy good company and a delicious morning tea while raising money for an important cause.

Moyhu community meal next week

THE next Moyhu community meal will be held at the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall on Thursday, May 18 from 12pm.

RSVP is essential, one week before meal date to Neil Jarrott on 5727 9464 or email neil. jarrott@bigpond.com.

King Valley Exchange Day

80 people attending including some new faces and young families who had recently moved into the area.

He said the hall’s regular book and toy swap events are providing a place for people to connect, made even more tempting since the installation of a commercial coffee machine and the provision of delicious cakes and slices.

The gala dinner will be also be a fundraiser, to help the committee continue to maintain and im-

the adjoining St Patrick’s Hall. Those interested in attending the lunch are encouraged to book by phoning 5722 1970.

prove the hall, updating its facilities and providing ongoing events and services for residents.

A number of generous sponsors have also come on board to support the event including Garry Nash & Co and local business Ellerslie Hops, who expressed their delight in seeing the hall being used again for community events as it had been in the past.

Produce suppliers Paul has made friends with, including La Bella Rocca and Gamze Smokehouse, are providing ingredi-

SOCIAL CALENDAR

CANCER Council Victoria Wangaratta Volunteer Group will hold its annual Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event on Wednesday, May 24 from 10am to 11.30am in the Uniting Church Hall in Rowan Street. Entry is $10, which includes Devonshire tea and entry for the lucky door prize. All proceeds go towards cancer research.

For more information, phone Barb Thomas on 5721 5737 or 0419 889 804.

THE North Eastern branch of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria meets every fourth Tuesday at the Masonic Lodge in Appin St, Wangaratta.

Beginners and experienced embroiderers are welcome to come along at 9.30am.

For more information, contact Jen on 0407 560562.

WANGARATTA Cake Decorators meet every third Saturday of the month at the Baptist Church in Sisely Avenue from 12.30pm.

The group’s next meeting is on Saturday, May 20, when Jillean Crouch will offer tips and tricks from her extensive knowledge of cake decorating.

Everyone is welcome, cost for the day is $15.

ents for the menu, King River Brewing and Chrismont Wines will provide the beer and wine, and local business Elevation 652 are donating some lucky door prizes.

The Paris in Myrrhee Cabaret Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, June 3 from 6.30pm at the Myrrhee Soldiers Memorial Hall and tickets are $70.00 per person (discounted for tables of eight) with individual and group bookings all welcome at http:// www.trybooking.com/CHRAV.

Phone Jeanie on 0439 087 630 for more information.

SATURDAY Quilters meet on the first Saturday of the month for a relaxed day of sit, sew and chat, from 10am to 3pm at the Wangaratta Small Bore Rifle Club, off the river end of College Street. Contact Colleen on 0427 221 138.

A NEW croquet club has started at the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club in Merriwa Park.

The group plays on Sunday afternoons, Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings, equipment supplied.

For more information, contact Anne on 0490 173 169.

COME and play mahjong at the Wangaratta RSL on Thursdays from 11am. Beginners welcome. Contact Jan on 0429 166 016.

WANGARATTA Keenagers Table Tennis Club plays on Mondays and Thursdays at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. Play begins at 8am. New players welcome.

Morning tea provided - please bring your own cup.

THE next King Valley Exchange Day will be held at the King Valley Learning Exchange in Moyhu on Saturday, May 20 from 9am to 1pm. The fun, community event is a great way to connect with others while shopping for bargains at the Op Shop and visiting the King Valley Community Men’s Shed which will also be open.

Gentle Annie Reserve meeting

THE Gentle Annie Reserve Incorporated will hold an election of members for committee of management (DELWP/DEECA) at the Gentle Annie Caravan and Camping Reserve on Sunday, May 21 at 2pm with all welcome. Anyone interested in learning more and nominating to play a role is invited to contact secretary James on 0428 551 545.

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

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.

GLENROWAN Indoor Carpet Bowls is held at Glenrowan Recreation Reserve Hall each Wednesdayarrive 12.45pm for 1pm start.

The competition runs until 3.30pm-4pm, and is followed by afternoon tea.

For details, phone Frank on 0409 662 462.

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.

WANGARATTA Symphony Orchestra meets each Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Wangaratta Baptist Church, 1 Sisely Avenue.

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

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

WANGARATTA Woodworkers Inc meet at the Wangaratta Showgrounds each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 12 noon (closing earlier if no-one is present).

The rooms are open on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 8.30pm, and Sundays from 10am to 1pm. All welcome.

For more information, contact Bevan on 0437 196 118 or Les on 0412 250 674.

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.

For more information, contact Helen on 0457 269278.

LIFEBALL is held each 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.

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GOURMET DELIGHTS: Chef Paul Koulis is looking forward to presenting a delicious buffet at the Paris in Myrrhee Cabaret Dinner Dance on June 3 at the Myrrhee Hall.

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SATURDAY and Sunday, May 13 and 14, 8am-3pm, 41 Burke Street, Wangaratta. Good stuff priced to sell.

Healthy Eating

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Come and learn how to cook delicious vegetarian and vegan meals. These will add a refreshing variety to your diet. When: Tuesday Evenings

May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15

Time: 7 - 8:30pm

Where: Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall

10-12 Phillipson Street, Wangaratta. Recipes will be provided and you will be able to sample the dishes.

Wangaratta Chronicle Cadet Journalist Career Opportunity

Full time 38 hours per week

PAINTER, old school, for all your painting needs. Commercial, industrial renovations.

Phone Julian 0412 597 482.

ANGUS bulls, very quiet, good growth. Visit mmas.com.au for videos, data and pricing.

Murramungee Angus Stud, ph 0429 809 288. WE are looking for a lovely family home for these adorable puppies, vet checked, vaccinated, microchipped and wormed, Jack Russell pups, 1 male tan/white, 1 female black/white, born February 2023, $1500, Wangaratta. Source number: MB124078, microchip numbers: 991003002269941, 991003002269934. Ph 0474 145 796.

North East Media, publisher of the award winning Wangaratta Chronicle, is currently seeking expressions of interest from motivated candidates to join the team in Wangaratta as a cadet journalist.

The cadetship is ideally suited for a Year 12 graduate.

It is for three years, including course study by correspondence from Deakin University.

The successful candidate will learn how to write clear, concise and interesting news, sport and feature stories for our newspaper and associated digital and social media platforms.

We are searching for a budding writer who has the skills, passion and determination to be a journalist of the future.

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New to Wangaratta Sweet lady, slim and sexy

Candidates must have excellent verbal and written English, sound computer skills, solid general knowledge, a genuine interest in the local community, and an ability to build rapport and networks quickly.

You will need to be well organised, able to work to deadlines, and have strong attention to detail.

Candidates must hold a valid driver’s licence, be available to work flexible hours, and photography and social media skills are desirable.

North East Media is a leading independent family-owned media group with a commitment to community journalism.

Applications, including covering letter and resume, should be emailed to Group Editor Jeff Zeuschner at jzeuschner@nemedia.com.au

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With locations in both Wangaratta and Albury/Wodonga, we offer full-time and part-time positions with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.

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Our broad range of services includes Accounting, Audit and Assurance, Financial Advisory, Superannuation, Taxation, and Business Consulting Services.

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We believe in investing in our team members’ career advancement opportunities, with the chance to complete the CA program and receive considerable postgraduate support.

With an attractive remuneration package to be negotiated with the successful candidate, we want you to feel valued for your hard work.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, submit your written application to The Human Resources Director enclosing details of your study progress, university/academic transcripts, and experience to be received no later than Monday, 29 May 2023.

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2016 Ford Territory, titanium, diesel, auto, 7 seater, RWC, full service history, 60,000km, REG (1IR4EG), $32,000 ono. Ph 0427 595 561.

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DEATH NOTICES

GIGLIOTTI (nee Marasco), Angela. 5/4/1933

- 1/5/2023

TOYOTA Hilux SR5, 4WD, petrol, tray, 1981, reg (BBO864), excellent farm vehicle, no RWC, $4100. Call Rod 0439 839 228.

BRADEN, Esther.

WM Statesman (1OJ9OS), immaculate condition, 229,000km, new timing chains, p lugs, tyres, battery, Rego till April 2024, RWC, $13,000 ONO. Ph 0438 217 103.

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2008 Prado GXL, auto, 3.00l diesel, 7 seater, very clean and tidy, 349,000km, drives well, serviced regularly, RWC, rego (SIR327), $22,500. pH 0417 561

585.

2000 silver Commodore Executive, low kilometers, one owner, reg (QMC201), $2500 ono. Ph 5721 6078.

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2009 Jayco Sterling Caravan 21ft, very little u se, locally on site, great condition. $34,500 Ph. 0437 339 665.

GAZAL Zodiac pop top caravan 17 ft, registered, tare 1150 atm 1450, very good condition, new awning, Reco 3-way fridge, diesel heater, gas/electric hot water, external shower, 2 water tanks, led lighting throughout, windguard aerial, 1500w invertier, 200w solar panel on roof, 2 batteries, p rivacy screens and walls, $16,000 ono. Ph 0428 398 360.

Passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Barwidgee Lodge Myrtleford.

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The Committee of Management, Management, St Catherine’s Greg, John,

Aged 90 years.

Dearly loved wife of Giovanni. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Angelo (dec), Rennie and Sharon (dec), Lou, Rosa, Maria and Darren. Much loved Nonna of 7 Grandchildren.

Loved Bis Nonna of 6 Great Grandchildren. Rest in peace. A private family service will be held.

BRADEN, Esther.

Members are saddened by Esther’s recent death. Past President and longtime member of 20 years.

Rest in peace now Esther.

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MORGAN, Ronald Ivor. December 15, 1931 – May 5, 2023 Youngest son of Frederick and Nellie Morgan.

BOWIE, Robert Arthur.

13/6/1941 – 28/4/2023

Great and valued friend of Lyn and Lou, Kate, Enzo, Valentino, Moreno and Fiammetta, Stephanie, Brendon and Sid.

Many happy memories.

BRADEN, Esther. May 6, 2023. Long-time family friend.

A life time of wonderful memories.

Sleep peacefully Esther.

The Dean family.

~ Ladies Probus Club of Wangaratta.

SINCLAIR, Norma.

Such a dignified, principled, compassionate lady. Former staff, students and parents of Wangaratta West Primary School will remember her with respect and gratitude.

RIP Norma.

Reunited with Stanley. Best friends, together again.

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

John & Christine Haddrick

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BRADEN (HALL), Esther Frances.

Loved sister of Christine. My mentor, protector, sister and friend.

I will love you as I did then.

Until we meet again.

Sympathy to all the Braden families.

Loved Aunty of Damien and Fiona, Brandan and Joanne Sheridan.

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BEST: KANGAROOS: Ryley Downing, Will Graham, Curtis Hines, mario sacco, Zac O’Shannessy, Leonard Clayton. BENALLA GIANTS: Xavier Wapling, Will Botten, Owain Boyle, Mitchell Cooney, Jaxon McCarthy, Ryder Levy. GOALS: KANGAROOS: Ryley Downing 4; Will Graham 3; Jaxon Coleman 2; Zac O’Shannessy 1. BENALLA GIANTS: Owain Boyle 2; Xavier Wapling 1.

Benalla Bulldogs

BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Cooper Howden, Taj Cooper, Patrick McLean, Samuel Crisp, Tai Miller, Thomas Morgan. BENALLA BULLDOGS: Blake Calvert, Private player, Daniel Farley, Hunter Carter, Connor Breheny, Jonty Priest. GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Jock Pascoe 5; Spencer Colson 4; Erik Martin 4; Patrick McLean 2; Tai Miller 2; Taj Cooper 1; Samuel Crisp 1; Cooper Howden 1; Adam Morgan 1; Jordyn Notarianni 1. BENALLA

BULLDOGS: Connor Breheny 1; Archer Irwin 1.

BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: John Wohlers, Lukas Allan, Tobias Ellis, Will Phillips, Kaeden Burrows, Hamish Ormond. IMPERIALS: Parker Stamp, Luke Griffiths, Nicholas Kjar, Jed Marek, Mitchell Schultz, Jarrod Dieckmann. GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Will Phillips 4; Callum Bott 3; Riley Burrows 2; Blake Newton 2; Jack James 1; Mark John White 1; John Wohlers 1. IMPERIALS: Harrison O’Brien 1; Will Prebble 1; Dylan C Savage 1; Parker Stamp 1.

Centrals

Tigers

BEST: CENTRALS: Bailey Paul, Jett Paul, Angus Jayet, Cooper Boman, Charlie Kerwin, Kane Deans. TIGERS: Jayden Whitehouse, Dane Fountain, eden white, Zack Carroll, Jock Correll, Harry Mullane. GOALS: CENTRALS: Charlie Eames 2; Charlie Kerwin 2; Cooper Boman 1; Kade Hadley 1; Benjamin Nolan 1; Samuel Rourke 1. TIGERS: Deacon Cleal 3; Lucas Webb 3; Jock Correll 2; Dane Fountain 2; Ryan McKay 1; Jayden Whitehouse 1.

Mansfield 6.4 9.8 13.15 17.18.120

Bright 0.1 1.2 1.3 2.7.19

BEST: MANSFIELD: Hayden Desmond, Samuel Guppy, James Benton, Harry Craddock, Nick Taylor, Jack Stoney. BRIGHT: Alan Grasser, Ethan White, Jack Thomson, Noah McMonagle, Nathan Alexander, Stefan Barnard. GOALS: MANSFIELD: James Benton 3; Astin Browning 2; Harry Craddock 2; Jack Stoney 2; Charlie Watts 2; Christopher Caminos 1; Charlie Dobson 1; Jaxon McCormack 1; Edwin Morphett 1; Sunny Murphy 1; Nick Taylor 1. BRIGHT: Alan Grasser 1; Angus Murrells 1.

DON’T ARGUE: Ernest Byrne tries to push Teddy Spinks away.

ON THE RUN: Maddox Coleman scoops up the ball onehanded trying to outpace Alby Dickson.

SCRAMBLE: (from left) Dayne Jefferies, Archie Evans, Cooper Borschmann, and Eli McKean all fight for possession.

BEST: KANGAROOS: Billy Hiskins, Ollie Reynolds, Kade Jackson, Mitchell Murphy, Eamon Mullins, Tyler Hunter. BENALLA GIANTS: Josh Hart, Liam Fielding, Harrison Skelton, Josh Mathieson, Ayden Barnard, Noah Hogan. GOALS: KANGAROOS: Alasdair Brett 3; Hudson Wallace 3; Henry Ackerly 2; Kade Jackson 2; Eamon Mullins 2; Ollie Reynolds 2; Harry Chandler 1; Mitchell Murphy 1.

BEST: MANSFIELD - YELLOW: Samuel Kain, Archie Dunn, Ben Baklis, Gus Robinson, Phoebe Guppy, Taj Kynnersley. COLLEGE: Harrison Bowman, Lenny Sims, Harvey Allan, Liam Bigham-Wallis, Nathan Allan, Harvey Lyster. GOALS: MANSFIELD - YELLOW: Samuel Kain 1; Taj Kynnersley 1; Xavier Maroney 1. COLLEGE: Luke OBrien 5; Harvey Allan

Nathan Allan 1; Hudson McKenzie

Lenny Sims

BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Leon Gabler, Taylor McPherson, Noah Robb, Matthew Morgan, Max McMahon, Luke Duncan. BENALLA BULLDOGS: Ryder Robertson, Jack Montgomery, Kobi Thwaites, Billy Dyer, Jobe Stovell, Angus Richardson. GOALS: BENALLA BULLDOGS: Ryder Robertson 5; Jack Montgomery 4; Angus Richardson 1. Junior Magpies

BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Will James, Lucas Sexton, Charlie Briggs, Charlie Suffield, Sam McIntosh. IMPERIALS: Archer Direen, Preston Stamp, Beau Benton, Ryley Canning, Harry Allen. GOALS: JUNIOR

MAGPIES: Zach Bott 2; Sam McIntosh 2; Archie Johnson 1. IMPERIALS: Archer Direen 6; Harry Allen 5; Beau Benton 2; Max Marek 2; Ryley Canning 1; Stanley South

Preston Stamp

BEST: CENTRALS: Connor Ormond, Henry Burke, Reid McNamara, Cooper Grimshaw, Kaiden Wohlers, Noah Paul. TIGERS: Oliver Mullane, Archie Turner, Riley Webb, Xavier Dodgshun, Sam Morey, William Farrington. GOALS: CENTRALS: Cooper Grimshaw 2; Ryan Parsons 2; Ethan Cryer 1; Andrew Fraser 1; Reid McNamara 1; Noah Paul 1. TIGERS: Riley Webb 4; Mac Correll 1; Oliver Mullane 1; Archie Turner 1; Jaxon Wickham 1. Mansfield - Blue

BEST: KANGAROOS: Mason Skermer, Angus Mccoy, Urban Holt, Charlie Kelly, Earnest Byrne, Jack Pople. BENALLA GIANTS: Xavier De Fazio, Jude Binion, Jack Hart, Charlie Bowen, Jake Holland, Samuel Mount.

Bodi Jackson

Jack Hart

BEST: MYRTLEFORD - RED: Sam Lupo, William Koers, Claye Corcoran, Jake Jennings, Halen McIntyre, Koby Prott. BRIGHT: No best players have been selected. GOALS: MYRTLEFORD - RED: Sam Lupo 2; Cooper Roman 1. BRIGHT: No goal scorers have been selected.

BEST: MYRTLEFORD - BLACK: Nash Durling, Nate Michelini, Xavier Millar, Mason Durling, Blake Parolin, Noah Harris. BENALLA BULLDOGS: Hugh Ross, Joshua Montgomery, charlie Bell, Poppy Wilson, Ben Wells, Levi Crisp. GOALS: MYRTLEFORD - BLACK: Nash Durling 1; Nate Michelini 1; Xavier Millar 1; Blake Parolin 1; Louis Sanderson 1. BENALLA BULLDOGS: Oliver Parker 2; Riley Hilton 1; Joshua Montgomery 1; Tyson Williams 1.

BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: No best players have been selected.

IMPERIALS: Tom Benton, Finn Hughes, James Irvine, Jack Smerdon, Nate Matthews, Judd Campbell. GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: No goal scorers have been selected. IMPERIALS: Luke Jones 1; Sam Newton 1.

BEST: CENTRALS: Samuel Elkington, sonny gales, Angus Fraser, Bailey Stewart, Dusty Hogarth, Jesse Walkerden. TIGERS: Kobe Ackroyd, Blake Kantor, Logan Benton, Joshua Robinson, Paige-Lee Dummet, Hugh Sharp. GOALS: CENTRALS: Jenson Morris 2; Archie Knobel 1. TIGERS: Kobe Ackroyd 2; Ollie Fisher 1; Sam Gibb 1

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MATCHRESULTS Team P W L D B For Agst % PTS 1 Kangaroos 5 5 0 0 0 472 99 476.77 20 2 Bright 5 5 0 0 0 374 129 289.92 20 3 Imperials 5 3 2 0 0 465 240 193.75 12 4 Centrals 5 3 2 0 0 399 215 185.58 12 5 Mansfield Blue 5 3 2 0 0 345 246 140.24 12 6 Mansfield Yellow 5 3 2 0 0 275 265 103.77 12 7 Tigers 5 3 2 0 0 253 265 95.47 12 8 College 5 2 3 0 0 212 290 73.1 8 9 Junior Magpies 5 1 4 0 0 253 453 55.85 4 10 Benalla Bulldogs 5 1 4 0 0 167 425 39.29 4 11 Benalla Giants 5 1 4 0 0 107 394 27.16 4 12 Myrtleford 5 0 5 0 0 94 395 23.8 0

Team P W L D B For Agst % PTS 1 College 4 4 0 0 1 228 61 373.77 16 2 Benalla Giants 4 4 0 0 1 224 75 298.67 16 3 Benalla Bulldogs 4 4 0 0 1 232 85 272.94 16 4 Tigers 5 4 1 0 0 142 82 173.17 16 5 Junior Magpies 5 4 1 0 0 164 175 93.71 16 6 Myrtleford - Black 5 2 3 0 0 166 204 81.37 8 7 Myrtleford - Red 5 2 3 0 0 125 232 53.88 8 8 Centrals 4 0 4 0 1 114 165 69.09 0 9 Kangaroos 4 0 3 0 1 59 140 42.14 0 10 Imperials 4 0 4 0 1 66 170 38.82 0 11 Bright 4 0 4 0 1 61 192 31.77 0

SCREAMER: Mason Skermer takes a massive mark over Benalla’s Sam Mount. PHOTOS: Marc Bongers

BREAK AWAY: Samuel Lewis tears away from the pack and boots the ball in his under 12 match between the Kangaroos and Benalla Giants.

Saturday is speedway at Wahgunyah

By DEAN THOMPSON

RACE fans are gearing up for a great day at the speedway this Saturday with Wahgunyah Speedway hosting the Victorian title for the Legend Cars.

The day will also feature Unlimited Sedans, Goulburn Ovens Sedans, and track championship rounds for the Standard Saloons and Junior Sedans among the action that begins from 11am.

Legends Cars are competing yet again at a track the class owner John Dennehy loves very much.

Legend Cars are still trying to get a foothold in Victoria,

however, Canberra and Goulburn based racers continue to support the venue every time Wahgunyah holds a big event. This week’s state title will be fiercely contested as usual.

Local competitors in the Unlimited Sedan class such as Wayne Eames, Ashley Booker racing for Jason Meyers from Wagga, Corey McDonald from Mount Beauty and James Woods from Wangaratta are excited to have the likes of Anthony McKean, Travis Ramsdale, Danny Smith a former Corowa based farmer now from Horsham and Peter Cox the Victorian champion, in town on Saturday for competition.

Marcus Maclean leads local nominations in the second round of the Junior Open Sedan track championship while Jordyn Tewkesbury, who just finished second the state series, along with other local members Tyiren Bailey, Mackenzie Bunt, Brody McCarten and Connor Lovell.

Victorian champion Rhys Lansdown is the number one nomination for the Standard Saloon class in their second round of their track championship.

Micheal Fleming-Robertson, Josh Delarue, and Michael Poole are some other competitors to keep a close eye on also with a

nice little line-up for the class keen to skid.

Sports Sedans are programmed and the Albury based Joosten family car with Daryl and Daniel sharing driving representing CorowaRutherglen up against Craig and Jake Cottier, a father and son team from Wangaratta, and Tay Barnard also from Wangaratta pencilled in for racing.

The Goulburn Ovens Sedan Association 1000 has a stout nomination list with Chris Brockley who won at Swan Hill on Saturday night in the field with his teammate Justin Ewart, Marty Bassett who finished second in the event and Tom

Schmetzer who finished third last weekend also competing.

Ben Schmetzer, Ross Maclean, Justin Brockley, Peter, and Wayde Little are all competitors to watch this weekend.

Gates to the public open from 8am. Racing starts at 11Am.

A full canteen operates on site with hot, cold food and drinks. Entry is $25 for adults while aged pensioners and children aged 12 to 16 is $15 entry.

Any child under 12 is free. Family tickets are $60 for two adults and three children in the 12 to 16 age bracket. For enquiries contact Brendon Eames on 0400 126 487.

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NORTH East Bushrangers

Basketball (NEBB) is a collaboration between local North East basketball associations with the commitment of “Creating Realistic Pathways for all North East Athletes”

Eleven NEBB junior teams compete in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) - the highest level junior competition in Victoria.

One NEBB Youth League Men’s (YLM) team competes in the semi-professional Big V competition.

Big V & VJBL consist of teams from both metropolitan and regional Victoria.

U14 Boys 1 50 def Altona 1 45

(Top Scorers: Keoni Anderson 24, Charlie Voss 8, Connah Hart 5)

U14 Boys 2 29 def by Keilor 5 48

(Top Scorers: Brock Buckland 10, Joseph Milton 6, William McKenzie 3)

U14 Girls 1 40 def McKinnon 1 29

(Top Scorers: Ella Mercieca 23, Lily Purss 6, Maisy Moscrop 6)

U14 Girls 2 38 def Surfcoast 1 22

(Top Scorers: Kaity Ford 15, Maria Hanley 9, Winnie Heffernan 6)

U16 Boys 1 50 def by Chelsea 1 54

(Top Scorers: Dashiell Smith 12, Jett Milligan 10, Blake Newton 9)

U16 Boys 2 31 def by Ballarat 3 41

(Top Scorers: Joshua Vearing 8, Samuel Kain 6, Aaron Hamill 4 )

U16 Girls 1 39 def by Diamond Valley 1 45

(Top Scorers: Mekenzie Wood 13, Lily-Anne McClure 9, Charlotte Woosnam 8)

U16 Girls 2 31 def Wallan 1 29

(Top Scorers: Ebony Chapman 11, Sophia Kotzur 9, Elliana Gray 6 )

U18 Boys 1 55 def by Dandenong 158

(Top Scorers: Coen Ainsworth 16, Frank Oguche 13, Jobe Shanahan 11)

U18 Boys 2 44 def Diamond Valley 3 26

(Top Scorers: Harry Stripeikis 21, James Frazer 6, Nic Watson 4)

U18 Girls Postponed Camberwell 1

YLM 54 def by Melton 98

(Top Scorers: Hugo Cusack 15, Jesse King 14, Samuel Gebauer 8)

NEBB U14 Girls 1 team mates representing their home associations at the recent U14 State Championships

OH SO TIGHT: Corey McDonald from Mount Beauty (37) rubs door handles with Ash Booker in Unlimited Sedans.

Devils go down to Diamonds

A THREE goal to none second half has seen Wangaratta City fall to Wodonga Diamonds at Latrobe on Sunday afternoon.

The Devils led 1-0 at halftime off the back of a Dan Kelly goal in the 28th minute but the Diamonds finished with a flurry, slamming three second half goals on to run away 3-1 winners.

A number of Wangaratta players were battling illness which coach Raff Molinaro said had a big impact on the result.

BY WILLSON MACK wmack@ nemedia.com.au

“It certainly wasn’t our strongest outing,” Molinaro said.

“Coming into the game we weren’t sure how the result would go because we had a strong 11 but had a few out with illness.

“We had four players out with illness and more than half of our starting 11 were

sick as well so it was a bit of a battle.”

Cooper Patterson, James Purcell, Luca Campagna and Jordan Vellien all missed the clash with illness.

Wangaratta jumped to the lead at the break, however, goals from Nirmal Koirala (64th minute), Ruben Shuker-Elliott (72nd) and a 90th minute penalty from Noah Spiteri saw the Devils fall.

“We were up 1-0 at halftime and the message to the boys was just to stick

at it for 45 minutes and try and stay in front,” Molinaro said.

“A few of the boys went down in the second half so I had to make some changes which left us a bit disorganised.

“We couldn’t hold our shape which allowed them to score a few.”

Despite the loss, Molinaro was proud of his team’s effort to stick at it despite many of his players not being at 100 per cent.

“From our boys’ point of

view I was proud of the way they tried to push through even though many of them were sick,” he said.

“On any other day when we have a team at 100 per cent I know that we can challenge any team in the competition.

“Diamonds were better on the day though and have a good, young side with plenty of energy who ran through us in the second half so credit to them.”

Wangaratta City hosts St Pats this weekend as they

look to return to the winners’ list.

“My mentality and message to the group is to just put a line through the Diamonds game and not be deterred by that result,” Molinaro said.

“We need to get momentum over the next couple of weeks so hopefully we can do that against St Pats and Myrlteford.

“We should have players in better health this weekend so hopefully we see a positive result.”

Lady Devils shine against Diamonds

WANGARATTA returned to the winners’ list in the women’s division one competition on Sunday, following a stunning 2-1 win over Wodonga Diamonds at the LaTrobe University soccer grounds.

After Beth Cope found the back of the net just 10 minutes into the match, Wangaratta maintained the pressure and kept the Diamonds defenders under the pump.

When Wodonga would find a way to move the ball forward, the Lady Devils backline would stand tall and prevent any score.

The Lady Devils kept the pressure on through to the second half, with Wangaratta’s strikers coming

BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

so close to increasing the margin until the 70th minute saw Eleisha Barker capitalise on a loose ball to put the visitors 2-0 up.

Wodonga pegged one back just eight minutes later, when Havana Selvey’s individual effort resulted in a goal.

After a nervy final 10 minutes, the Lady Devils emerged victorious, taking third position on the ladder.

Coach Dan Kelly said his side’s pressure for the majority of the game was truly exceptional.

“It was good the girls got

back to winning ways,” he said.

“We probably should’ve killed the game off a bit sooner, we had a few chances to score a few more goals, and when we conceded it wouldn’t have been a nailbiter for the last 10 minutes.

“The girls saw it through until the whistle and had a confident game.

“We create a lot of chances from some great forward pressure from Sarah (Morris), Jasmine (Thompson) and Matilda (Aggenbach) - the pressure they put onto the goalkeeper and the defence caused the Diamonds’ defence a lot of trouble and it got us some really good opportunities.”

Kelly said his defenders also performed well against a strong opposition.

“The backline, they stood up - Wodonga never really played deep which was good,” he said.

“A ball was played down the middle and it was a oneon-one footchase, and their girl (Havana Selvey) was faster, and she one-on-one’d the goalkeeper.

“But some great saves came from Estella (Hernandez) in goal, and the pressure from the forwards and midfield was brilliant.”

The reserve side had a difficult match in their division two game, defeated 4-0 against a rampaging Diamonds squad.

FORWARD PRESS: Kalika Miliankos-King drives the ball upfield in the Lady Devils’ 2-1 win over Wodonga Diamonds. PHOTOS: Kat De Naps Photography

ON THE RUN: Connor Delaney bursts forward.

IN CONTROL: Dan Kelly stands strongly over the ball.

GOOD TOUCH: Ethan Whiley takes possession of the ball.

LONG BALL: Stoycho Ivanov sends a pass forward in Wangaratta City’s 3-1 loss tp Wodonga Diamonds on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Kat De Naps Photography

SPORT

Hockeyroos goalkeeper Rachael Lynch to speak at Wangaratta Hockey Club event

■ From back page

No one is immune from mental health issues, including herself who found herself in a dark place after not being selected for a team and had to practice what she preached with the support of those around her. After 16 years at the top level, Lynch retired from

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the Hockeyroos in 2022. She started her goalkeeper coaching business, Stomp Goalkeeping, supporting and enabling goalkeepers of all standards to improve and reach their potential in a sport where training is largely focussed on field players.

Lynch will be doing a

meet and greet with the Wangaratta juniors teams before the event, inspiring the next generation of goalkeepers.

The Wangaratta Hockey Club invites you to a dinner with Rachael Lynch, on Saturday, June 17 at the Gateway Hotel Wangaratta from 7pm - tickets are $90 for

adults and $75 for under 18s and includes a two course meal.

This event will not only be of interest to hockey players but anyone involved in sport wanting to perform at their best, businesses who support mental health and wellbeing and those working in high pressure environments

wanting to achieve the right balance to achieve their highest potential.

Tickets can be booked online via at https:// www.trybooking.com/ events/1047178/sessions/3855466/sections.

For more information, contact info@wangarattahockey.com.au.

OVENSANDMURRAY

Clinical display earns Magpies four points

By WILLSON MACK

WANGARATTA proved too classy for Albury on Saturday.

The Magpies led from the first break and never looked back, downing the Tigers by a convincing 23 goals (24-47) on their home turf.

It was a 15 goal to three second quarter which set Wangaratta’s win up though as they put the Albury side to the sword.

Magpies’ shooter Georgia Clark shot 29 goals at 76 per cent, while Kellie Keen and Amy Byrne chipped in with nine each.

For Albury, Skye Hillier found the bottom of the net on 15 occasions at a strike rate of 68 per cent, while Claudia

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Hocking (6) and Lani Wall (3) both contributed.

The victory puts Wangaratta in third position with a four wins, one loss record, just behind Myrtleford on percentage and a win below ladder leaders Yarrawonga.

The Magpies now turn their attention to a meeting with Wodonga Raiders on Saturday at Birralee Park.

Raiders have showed promising signs thus far, winning three of their four games with their only blemish coming against the Pigeons in round four.

Meanwhile, Wangaratta Rovers will return from the bye with a meeting with Albury at home on Saturday afternoon

GREAT TAKE: Leah Jenvey jumps for the ball in Wangaratta’s win over Albury on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

Demons retain Community Cup

By NATHAN DE VRIES

THE ever-entertaining Milawa-Moyhu Community Cup A grade netball match was once again contested on Saturday, with the Demons retaining the cup with a 75-26 win over the Hoppers at Moyhu.

The Cup is contested every time Moyhu and Milawa go head-to-head, with the clubs coming together to raise funds for various community projects in both towns.

Milawa were on fire after a slower start than usual, but converted on the scoreboard to take a 15-8 lead after the first term.

The Demons started pulling ahead as the match continued, extending a 25 goal margin at half-time to 35 heading into the final term.

Demons’ coach Kerrie Gray said her squad competed well

against a challenging opposition.

“We’ve got great depth and great versatility within our side, but it’s about people taking on board their role, in particular whatever position they’re assigned and executing it well for the team,” she said.

“Just being really committed to the role they’ve been given, and the girls are doing an awesome job with that.

“We were a little bit slow out of the blocks this week which is something we’ve been really concentrating on.

“I think with it being a little bit wet, we just probably weren’t as warm as we have been.

“We were super happy with our first half, but we were mindful that it took us a little bit longer than we would’ve liked to have settled, which is a credit to them as well.”

Gray said the youth of Moyhu forced her side to make some changes to their usual playstyle.

“Because they have such a youthful side, they had some great speed up their attack end, we had to dig a little bit deeper into the toolbox and that took us a minute to adjust to,” she said.

“We’re lucky to have the defenders that we have.

“They were able to generate some ball, we rebounded really strongly and we transitioned out of defence really well on the weekend, which is a credit to the girls’ hard work.”

In other A grade matches from the weekend, King Valley took out a 19 goal win over Benalla All Blacks, the Bombers edged out Goorambat by five goals, Greta handed Whorouly a 33 goal thumping, and Tarrawingee dispatched North Wangaratta 63-28.

GUEST SPEAKER: Rachael Lynch will speak at Gateway Hotel in Wangaratta on Saturday, June 17.

SEARCHING: Hannah Grady looks for a teammate.

INTERCEPT: Moyhu’s Jackie Lake tries to cut off the pass from centre Ellie Hourigan to Jami Ussher.

PHOTO: Marc Bongers

Wangaratta junior netball in full swing

ROUND two of the Wangaratta Netball Association’s junior netball competition was played on Saturday.

Results:

Premier A: Magpies White 3 (Beth Meisinger) def by Rovers Brown 32 (Jaymie Law).

Milawa Red 7 (Keira Hermans) def by Rovers Gold 19 (Ruby Higgs).

Magpies Black 12 (Jada Ryan) def Greta Blue 8 (Mia Younger).

Premier B: Rovers Pink 6 (Lacey Mcdonald) def by Rovers Navy 10 (Ava Saunders).

Yfnc 11 (Claudia Cruikshank) def Greta White 10 (Ella Montgomery).

Myrtleford Black 14 (Isabelle Morrison) def by Tarra Blue 14 (Pip White).

Section 1: Rovers Yellow 2 (Ava Hamilton) def by Rovers Black 9 (Ruby Wilson).

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Milawa White 12 (Millie Johnson) def by Tarra Red 12 (Olivia Murray).

Milawa Blue 5 (Milly Higham) def Redbacks 2 (Liz Kerr).

Whorouly Cubs 10 (Holly Podubinski) def Bright 6 (Annabel Rose).

Section 2: The Strikers 17 (Bianca Hagl) def by Maltesers 17 (Mia Thompson).

Westy Warriors 6 (Kaira Te-Tua) def by Jellybeans 21 (Tom Overberg).

Wolf Pack 4 (Emma Jose) def by Alpha Wolves 15 (Paige Tanner).

Section 3: Sharks 16 (Mollie Akers) def Wild West 6 (Gracie Johnson).

The Diamonds 7 (Phoebe Reid) def by Myrtleford Red 27 (Charlotte Koers).

Fantales 6 (Charlotte Smith) def by Dream Team 15 (Eva Lyster).

Rovers take the points at home

WANGARATTA Rovers’ open women footballers secured their first 2023 premiership points with a huge win over Thurgoona Bulldogs at WJ Findlay Oval on Sunday.

Rovers bolted out of the blocks, kicking five goals in the first quarter, and followed this with another five in the second term to go to the half-time break with 10 goals on the board, to Thurgoona’s none.

Kelsie Powles was on fire up forward for the Hawks, kicking five goals in the first half to help the home side take an almost unassailable lead into the major break.

Thurgoona showed great spirit and came out hard in the third quarter. Kicking with the wind, the Bulldogs were able to move the ball quickly, and won the third quarter three goals to one.

But Rovers regrouped at three quarter time and controlled the final term from start to finish.

Powles was again in the action, picking up another major to finish her day with an impressive six goal haul.

Vice-captain Jess Whitehead had a big game, bagging three goals herself, while Amy Collins, Chloe Kungl, Celia Piesse and Ash

Foubister all kicked singles.

The Rovers’ midfield had a day out, winning contest after contest and applying enormous pressure to every Thurgoona possession.

The link-up play from one end of the ground to the other was a highlight of the Rovers’ game, as was the work rate of all players on the ground, as they ran in numbers in both defence and attack.

Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 13.11 (89) to Thurgoona 3.2 (20).

Earlier, the under 17s started their clash with Thurgoona kicking against the wind.

The Hawks’ back line worked hard and repelled many Bulldog attacks on the goals, but two goals in the first quarter gave the visitors a handy start.

Mak Clark, Lucy Mansfield, Lucy Kiely and Alana McKenna had a great start to the day in the back line.

The Hawks had most of the play in the second quarter, with the centres working well, and a couple of great transitions with the wind were initiated from the backline.

Ammy Thompson and Gemma Couch Trinder played hard, with plenty of

possessions, and Charlotte Tilbrook rucked all day.

The Hawks had a great third quarter. The Bulldogs had the breeze, but could not pierce the goals, only scoring one point, while Rovers moved the ball into their 50 metre arc several times, with Eliza Harding kicking a goal with the help of Immy Cook.

The Hawks showed great endeavour, and didn’t let up in the final quarter. Again, the back line was fantastic, knocking back several attacks from Thurgoona, while creating a number of attacks from the backline.

Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 1.2 (8) lost to Thurgoona Bulldogs 3.5 (23).

It was a great challenge for the enthusiastic under 14 Hawks to take on Thurgoona at home.

The theme for training this week was keeping space around the contests, and the Rovers took this confidently into the game.

Captain for the day was Sadie Skewes, who spoke well at each break, brought plenty of positivity and enthusiasm, and led by example at the defensive end of the field.

The Hawks celebrated two

more mini-milestones, with Harper McGrath and Lilias Coonan playing their 30th games. Both players have shown huge development as footballers across their three seasons at the Rovers, and are now both important leaders and senior players.

The team started strongly, contesting well and putting in a great defensive effort considering the Bulldogs started with a strong breeze blowing straight down the ground to their advantage.

A highlight from the first quarter was a strong tackle from small onballer Inanay Gilson, who brought down the tallest player on the opposition team and was awarded a free kick for her efforts.

In the second quarter, the girls began to win some excellent chains of possessions. One particularly impressive passage of play saw Lily Currie Fraser win a ground ball in the Hawks’ defensive 50, calmly sidestep her opponent and flick a handball to Erin Collins, who kicked through the middle of the ground to Gilson, who took a great mark to maintain possession.

Ruby Newton again starred in the forward line, finding plenty of space to

run onto the footy, taking some great overhead marks, and kicking truly. The highlight of her three goals was an over-the-head backwards snap in the last quarter.

There were some great individual efforts from girls playing in different positions on the ground: Madison Boulton took on the ruck position with confidence in the last term; Amy Lowe showed her versatility, playing through key positions up forward, in defence and onball; and newest player Zara McRae brought plenty of tackling pressure around the ground.

The excitement in the clubrooms after the game highlighted how much the girls are enjoying and improving their football, and the great sense of fun and camaraderie that is building within this group of players.

Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 3.1 (19) lost to Thurgoona Bulldogs 4.5 (29).

Goals: Ruby Newton 3 Awards: Lily Currie Fraser, Madison Boulton, Amy Lowe.

Wangaratta Rovers next face a Mother’s Day meeting with Murray Felines at Rutherglen’s Barkly Park, as round six is contested on Sunday.

GREAT PASS: Charlotte Smith sends a pass off PHOTOS: Marc Bongers

LUNGING EFFORT: Pilly Oats puts in a massive effort to take the ball.

ON THE RUN: Hawk Asha Foubister weighs up her options, as teammate Sophie Boyle watches her progress, during Wangaratta Rovers’ clash with Thurgoona on Sunday.

PHOTO: Kev McGennan

Devils go down to Diamonds

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Dragons’ big get

Hockeyroos goalkeeper Rachael Lynch to speak at Wangaratta Hockey Club event H k y g lk p R h l Ly h t p k t W g tt H k y Cl b t

WORLD–CLASS Hockeyroos goalkeeper and Olympian Rachael

Lynch will be a guest of the Wangaratta Dragons Hockey Club on Saturday, June 17 at the Gateway Hotel in Wangaratta.

Lynch, who played 233 games for Australia, will be addressing the audience with her motto “Everyone

performs their best when they are feeling good and happy” - whether it be on the sporting field or everyday life, finding balance and perspective is the key to overall mental health and wellbeing.

Lynch has quite the impressive resume, including international goalkeeper of the year, member of the AOC

athletes’ commission, and dual Commonwealth Games Gold medalist to name just a few.

However, her work off the hockey field working as an RUOK ambassador, mental health advocate and frontline health working during COVID has seen her awarded the prestigious Olympian for Life award

in 2020, an accolade given to only five Olympians worldwide every four years to athletes who have risen to the top levels of their postsport profession to make the world a better place.

Wangaratta Dragons vice president and event organiser, Juile Findlay, said Lynch’s message gelled perfectly for what

the club strives for.

“Wangaratta Hockey Club has a long history of supporting people in the community to become active, healthy and be part of a community sporting organisation,” she said.

“We know that looking after your health, both physical and mental, is essential and Rachael’s

message around achieving this is inspirational and one that we want to bring to the wider community.”

As an RUOK ambassador for the past 10 years, Lynch also delivers an important message around how we can support ourselves and help those around us who might be struggling.

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WANGARATTA Magpies’ sisters Issy Newton (left) and Amy Byrne share a laugh in their side’s 24-47 victory at the Albury Sportsground on Saturday.

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PHOTO: Melissa Beattie