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PROUDLY LOCAL WANGARATTA Rovers played host to the Ovens and Murray Football League’s first ever indigenous round at the weekend, welcoming Lavington to the WJ Findlay Oval as the Hawks ran away with a 22-point victory. As part of the celebration of the region’s indigenous peoples, Bpangerang elder Darren ‘Uncle Dozer’ Atkinson conducted a smoking ceremony prior to the first bounce, and treated the crowd to traditional dances alongside the Damu Damu dancers. Full story in sport.

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Caring for country New support N pp h hub b established bli h d ffor city’s i y’ llocall iindigenous dig community i y members b A NEW community hub aimed at providing vital support and care to the local Aboriginal community is set to be established in Wangaratta in the coming weeks.

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BY RYAN MALCOLM rmalcolm@ nemedia.com.au

ago, the Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation Ovens Valley has outlined plans to establish a presence in the rural city before the end of August.

An unofficial opening

was held at the 53 Ryley Street premises on Tuesday, when officials and local Bpangerang representatives gathered for a traditional smoking ceremony and showcased the new space, with a range of services set to be made available to the local community in the coming weeks.

Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation

Ovens Valley chief executive officer John Martin said the Ryley Street offices would become a one-stop-shop for health, justice and bushfire recovery support for the local indigenous community.

“Here it will be an outpost - general linking up, coming in and having a cuppa and being linked

up to all the services we have whether they be here in Wangaratta or from our (Wodonga) office,” he said.

“It will be more of a coordination point - a community hub - where we can link up and facilitate wellbeing-type programs for a lot of our community.

“We’re looking to have a practice nurse here with a GP in the very near

future, so whilst it’s easier to have that in Wodonga and the surrounding areas, we need our people to receive those services that are culturally appropriate because their health and wellbeing is critical, but we’ve got to have the right clinicians in place that service our people in the right way.”

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Adults set to engage in further learning A NEW partnership between the Centre for Continuing Education and Wodonga TAFE is set to improve education outcomes for adults and provide ongoing support to interconnect education, training and employment pathways between the two organisations.

Under the initiative, participants with limited prior educational achievement will complete a series of preaccredited and foundation courses provided by The Centre, which will then build a pathway to enrolment in further education qualifications

through Wodonga TAFE. By working with the skills and jobs centre team at Wodonga TAFE, the initiative allows participants to build skills and confidence to enhance their work readiness and employability skills, overseen by a learning journey advisor designed to support participants through the pathway into further study and employment.

The Centre acting chief executive officer Kerry Strauch said the partnership demonstrated how the learn local sector and TAFE can work together to meet

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local employment needs.

“It is all about what education and support each participant needs to meet their goals,” she said.

“This partnership enables The Centre and Wodonga TAFE to tailor support and education to each individual - the result is outcomes for people, employers and our communities.”

According to Wodonga TAFE chief executive officer, Phil Paterson, the program provided an opportunity to further consolidate the relationship between The Centre and Wodonga TAFE.

“This partnership will bring staff from both Wodonga TAFE and The Centre together to support better outcomes for our common clients and learners, and provides opportunities for collaborative exploration of innovative ideas, program design and concepts,” he said.

WORKING IN TANDEM: The Centre acting CEO Kerry Strauch and Wodonga TAFE CEO Phil Paterson have embarked on a partnership between the two organisations to improve education outcomes for local adults.

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SCHOOL holidays have brought a pleasant sigh of relief for some of Wangaratta’s local tourism businesses as families flock to and from the area.

This was in stark contrast to this time last year, as Victoria plunged into another set of lockdowns, denying tourism all around the state.

Park operator of the BIG4 North Cedars Holiday Park, Mark McLaughlin, said the current snow season has brought an influx of family visitors to the park over the last two weeks.

“We’ve had a few more coming through that are arriving before they head up to the snow or when thy return from the snow to stay the night... that’s probably the noticeable increase,” he said.

“It’s always good to see people floating around in the park.”

Although restrictions have notably eased, the Wangaratta area is still averaging 35 new COVID-19 cases per week.

Mr McLaughlin said that COVID cases are still affecting business activity and the caravan park tries to work reasonably with its customers when cancellations do occur.

“There’s still a lot of hesitancy and a lot of cancellations

HOLIDAY PROFITS: BIG4 North Cedars Holiday Park has experienced an influx of visitors heading to and from the snow over the school holidays, most of which have been greeted with the hospitality of one of the park operators, Erin McLaughlin.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling happening from people getting COVID and having to isolate at home,” he said.

“Although COVID is gone now off the media, it’s still affecting business with cancellations.”

Operations manager of Pizzini Wines Duncan Laidlaw said the King Valley winery has been blessed with the sunny afternoons over the school holidays which have brought in many visitors who live in the North East.

“Business has been ticking along with little groups of families around,” he said.

“Because the weather has

been so good they’ve been inclined to just do a day trip.”

Pizzini Wines also owns the Mountain View Hotel in the King Valley and Mr Laidlaw said the hotel has also been getting a great deal of bookings from families visiting the snow.

“It’s generally people on their way to or from the snow, they like to stop in on their way up or back for a couple of days.”

“We’ve got a good offering, good country, old fashioned country hospitality” Mr Laidlaw said it’s been essential to attract local customers to gain further

support from the community and further enhance the wineries good reputation.

“It’s very important for the local community, especially for staff looking for hours,” he said.

“Particularly important to make sure we are getting the support from North East people.

“The expectations from the staff and the services is really out there now from the winery and the hotel, so people coming in know they’re getting good food and good service and we’ve got beautiful wines.”

Teen burglar bailed after violent attack A WANGARATTA teen who allegedly burgled a Morrell Street address and carried out a serious assault on its resident over an alcohol dispute has secured bail, despite concerns over his willingness to address a history of violent offending.

The 19-year-old faced Shepparton Magistrates Court on Friday, after a previous bail hearing had to be adjourned due to the defendant having tested positive for COVID-19 upon entering the state’s prison network.

Appearing via WebeX from custody at the Melbourne Remand Centre, the defendant

donned a white t-shirt and sat quietly as police prosecutor Acting Sergeant Heath Dosser expressed concerns over the teenager’s ability to acknowledge poor behaviour.

A June 17 attack on a 57-yearold male victim allegedly left the man with a fractured eye socket, two spine fractures and a broken rib, following a disagreement over an alleged alcohol debt.

A youth justice report tabled before the court had detailed no further support could be offered to the defendant, however, a court integrated services program (CISP) bail with strict

conditions was deemed appropriate by Magistrate David Faram.

“It appears from (the youth justice report) that (the defendant) doesn’t realise that what he’s doing in these assaults is the wrong thing,” Act Sgt Dosser told the court.

“He doesn’t seem to acknowledge his behaviour.

“It’s easy to say I’ll do those things (court order conditions) but the past has proven he does not.”

However, Mr Faram said the accused’s age and mild intellectual disability, as well as the availability of CISP, were appro-

priate considerations for granting bail.

He also imposed a curfew between 10pm and 6am, which the accused consented to and his mother agreed to contact police in the event her son fell short of his responsibilities.

“That’s been recorded so I hope I don’t have to play it back to you in the future,” Mr Faram told the defendant.

“I’m not sure (the defendant) understands exactly the amount of trouble he is in.”

The matter is expected to return for committal into the County Court on September 29.

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New support hub established for city’s local indigenous community members ■

From page 1 Mr Martin said the local hub would work closely with established mainstream organisations, as well as Bpangerang elders such as Darren ‘Uncle Dozer’ Atkinson to ensure appropriate care is given to those in need in Wangaratta.

“Dozer Atkinson has been one of our key leaders in this space, especially being a traditional owner from Wangaratta,” he said.

“He’s really helped lead

the organisation over here in Wangaratta but also across the whole service area - he’s been a leader himself but he’s also ensured traditional owners are at the front and centre of everything we do.

“For unfortunate reasons for the last 25 years (opening a Wangaratta hub) wasn’t an opportunity or it wasn’t implemented.

“I’ve been fortunate to pull together an awesome team - a really good, excellent, deadly team of management.”

According to Uncle Dozer, the upcoming local community hub would further strengthen local connection to country, building on the recent establishment of a Koori Court to provide justice outcomes to Wangaratta’s indigenous population.

“It’ll definitely be a point of call for young offenders - it’s extra support that’s culturally appropriate that we can deliver,” he said.

“With NAIDOC week, it’s important people get up to

the circle and be involved in the yarns - stand up for what they think is right - and don’t be afraid to show up and walk beside the local indigenous community.”

TRADITIONAL OPENING: Bpangerang elders Uncle Dozer and Uncle Kevin Atkinson conducted a traditional smoking ceremony for guests before entering the Ryley Street hub.

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Mirabella guns for party lead Former senator says y rise of independents p has a lot to do with the social media world

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PARTY policy on energy resource issues is one agenda item that Wangaratta local Greg Mirabella will drive as president of the Victorian Liberal Party if elected into the role next month.

After his brief stint as Senator for Victoria for the Liberal Party and missing out on taking the third seat after the 2022 Federal Election, his focus has shifted to replace outgoing president and former attorney-general Robert Clark.

Climate change action has been a major trump card behind the rise of independents with a swag elected off the back of the issue that has become hardwired into the psyche of voters.

But it’s the function of social media in which issues like climate change have grown and how candidates have influenced voters to propel themselves into parliament that Mr Mirabella finds amazing.

While independents have had unprecedented success off the back of climate change, Mr Mirabella questioned what solutions the ‘teal’ independents have, as he views their campaigns as a compilation of slogans without any solutions.

He believes climate

Former Senator for Victoria Greg Mirabella hopes to take on the Liberal Party presidency unopposed but if elected he’ll have a job on his hands.

IMAGE: AAP PHOTOS change should be viewed more as a state issue because the solutions lie with energy and the generation and transmission of energy which are state issues.

Mr Mirabella acknowledged that the Liberal Party will have to focus more on the dynamic nature of social media which has shown in recent years its power in swaying public opinion and perception.

He admitted that the Liberal Party has failed to adapt to the social media world in the essence that it has “accelerated the pace of change

in societal thinking”.

“Social media has become a world and reality all to itself, but the way this plays out with issues like same sex marriage for example or climate, they’re huge social media issues and for everyone on social media or of a certain demographic, it’s hardwired,” he said.

“In recent years I’ve been struck more than ever by the fact that it’s the Liberal Party in Australia that does not exist for a sectional interest.

“The Liberal Party has always been the party for the

broad church but it appears this congregation is leaving for sectional interests.”

Mr Mirabella confirmed he will nominate for the presidency of the Victorian Liberal Party ahead of its state conference in August.

“My challenge going forward as potentially the Liberal president is to try and reorient the direction to address all of these things,” he said.

“Better framed policy would be one change and better energy policy would be one because while a ‘teal’ (independent) can throw

slogans around for better action on climate change, as a Liberal Party we need to articulate the solutions.”

Party nominations are open to any eligible member of the party but he believes that it’s likely he will be elected unopposed.

“It would be nice to think that mine would be the only nomination because it seems based on the number and type of people who have contacted me that I seem to have pretty broad support,” Mr Mirabella.

The unpaid position could be construed as a thankless

task that is time consuming and whoever takes on the job will have their work cut out for them.

But Mr Mirabella said now he’s free from the Senate he is widely seen as someone who commands fairly broad support and respect within the party.

“I’m probably one of the few who are in a position to join things back together organisationally speaking,” he said.

“The Liberal Party both state and federally has a lot of work to do and this last federal election has highlighted some issues not just for us but the Labor Party as well.

“Labor has formed government on barely 30 per cent of the primary vote and the Coalition is only fractionally more than that, compared to a few years ago we were both in the 40s.

“The electorate is far more fragmented in its voting and there’s a lot more on offer with independents, the UAP and One Nation.

“The vote is splintering and I think it’s fair to say that younger people, in particular, are voting away from all the major parties.

“There is always a bunch of people who have the energy, motivation and time and in this day and age they’re all active on social media relaying their message way beyond their weight of numbers.”

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Wangaratta lays the blueprint Volunteers V l travell to rurall city i y ffor firsthand h d llook k at llocall community iyh homelessness l response p

BY RYAN MALCOLM rmalcolm@ nemedia.com.au

THE success of Wangaratta’s Night Shelter initiative in providing support for those experiencing homelessness could lay the framework for nearby townships to follow suit with their own community-led initiative.

Increasingly this year, night shelter volunteers have hailed from nearby towns eager to understand the groundswell of community support for the local homelessness initiative, which this year entered its fourth year providing temporary food and shelter to at-risk individuals.

Euroa pastor Joshua Mosely had previously been part of a team working to establish a similar initiative further down the Hume Freeway, utilising the shutdown mental health ward of a local hospital to provide overnight accommodation for individuals at risk of experiencing homelessness.

However, despite an outpouring of community support and important building works courtesy of Christian volunteer group Mobile Mission Maintenance, the initiative fell through after security guards were required to manage the premises.

LAYING FOUNDATIONS: The work done by Wangaratta Night Shelter volunteers including Kirby Snowdon, Di Duursma and Vezz Davern is inspiring nearby townships to investigate the capacity for their own grassroots responses to homelessness.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling According to Mr Mosely, Wangaratta Night Shelter’s efforts to minimise the stigma around homelessness and create a friendly atmosphere were key facets which should be replicated in other townships.

“I tend to refer to people experiencing homelessness as ‘people currently without homes’ - it makes it sound like normal people going

through not-normal things,” he said.

“The rental market around here is shocking there are maybe two or three people currently without homes here per week, but there are not a lot of places they can go.

“The Wangaratta shelter is friendly - they treat (guests) like people because they are. “(In Euroa) it’s getting

there that people are willing to help - it should be a common thing.”

Fellow volunteer Kate Holms regularly makes the journey from Benalla to assist with the day-to-day operations of the Wangaratta Night Shelter, with an eye to furthering her own involvement in a community-led response closer to home.

She said a spike in couch-

surfing and overcrowding throughout Benalla had laid the groundwork for a team of volunteers at Waminda Community House to take local action.

“We’ve got a lot of couch surfing among our young people- we already provide food share and food relief on Thursdays,” she said.

“It’s about leading a whole community approach - we

had our first care package bagging day (on Wednesday) - the community has been very generous.

“We’re still really learning about the situation - we’ve had communications with lots of different organisations involved in homelessness - it’s about establishing a grassroots community movement to respond to homelessness issues.

“Our door is open for all community members and businesses to be involved to address homelessness with broad community support.”

Mr Mosely said regional towns were uniquely positioned to find creative responses to homelessness challenges locally, due to the importance they place on local community.

He said efforts to re-establish temporary local shelter would continue, with an eye to linking into government services where possible.

“I moved here 14 years ago - it struck me that everybody was talking to someone,” he said.

“There’s a strong sense of friendship and camaraderie - the community here seems keen to put into stuff.

“The community can see if we’re doing a sausage sizzle to raise money for homelessness responses and they’ll support it.

“We won’t fix it overnight.”

Town’s business skills on show

SKILLS ON SHOW: Merriwa Industries chief executive officer Bart Crawley met with Victorian Skills Authority (VSA) chief executive officer Craig Robertson and VSA regional taskforce manager Louise Pearce.

THE skills needed by Wangaratta businesses that also lead to good jobs was the subject of discussion in a recent visit from the Victorian Skills Authority.

The chief executive officer, Craig Robertson, and colleagues Katrina Currie and Louise Pearce, were joined by Danny O’Donoghue, executive officer NE Tracks LLEN as they visited Dal Zotto, the ‘Girls of Steel’ Program and Merriwa Industries.

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ment has established the VSA to plan for future skills, with a clear priority to look at the skills needs in regional Victoria.

The VSA is also conducting a study of workforce and skills needs for the Ovens Murray on behalf of Regional Development Victoria and is working with business, community and education representatives from the region.

This visit allowed for the VSA to hear first-

hand the challenges in attracting and retaining skilled workers for local businesses.

VSA’s regional taskforce manager for Ovens Murray, Louise Pearce, said she will engage with local industries and taskforce members to address opportunities and issues identified through the study which will be published later this year.

Mr Robertson said he was “impressed with the commitment” of local businesses.

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“Their commitment to skilling their workers and offering good jobs is great and it was good to hear about the challenges they face,” he said.

“We look forward to working in the region to look at addressing these skills needs.”

The government will soon release the first Victorian Skills Plan which has been prepared by the VSA and sets out the demand for occupations across Victoria for the year ahead and beyond.

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Homelessness help is on its way THE fact that the success of Wangaratta‘s Night Shelter initiative is inspiring nearby townships to investigate their own homelessness support capabilities is a testament to the close–knit and caring nature of regional Victorian townships.

Residents of Benalla, Yarrawonga and Euroa are regularly joining more than 80 volunteers to provide shelter and food to those at risk of experiencing homelessness locally, and have outlined plans to implement similar initiatives in their own locales in the coming months.

It‘s no secret that the region‘s housing crisis is widespread, and with shortages and financial pressures expected to continue in the short–medium term, volunteer initiatives such as the night shelter play a key role in seeing individuals through tough times.

They also work to minimise the stigma around homelessness that has often prevailed, with studies now showing an average individual is around two paychecks away from experiencing some form of pressure on their living situation.

Anyone can experience homelessness, so the fact that so many individuals in our region are willing to go above and beyond to support members of their community and provide the care they would expect if they found themselves in a challenging situation is heartwarming.

There‘s still work to be done in improving the availability of professional assistance locally for those facing housing difficulty, with staff shortages in regional Victoria leaving initiatives such as BeyondHousing stretched thin.

But by expanding our region‘s homelessness support network, more individuals will be able to access the care and support they require, and give themselves the best opportunity to overcome their hardship.

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Time for an official NAIDOC public holiday A NAIDOC Day public holiday would highlight the week‘s importance and encourage the whole community to celebrate and show their commitment to creating a better future together.

We‘re finishing up a great NAIDOC Week of celebrating our culture, our people and our people‘s incredible contributions to this country, imagine how deadly it would be to have a NAIDOC Day public holiday in future NAIDOC Weeks to truly mark its significance.

New Zealand celebrates the anniversary of the signing of the Waitangi Treaty with a public holiday, it‘s time that Victoria had an official day that celebrates First Peoples too.

A public holiday to celebrate First Peoples would be well placed in NAIDOC Week, as it evolved from an annual occasion of remembrance and resistance originating from boycotts to protest the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as far back as the 1920s.

Rather than a public holiday that rubs salt into our community‘s wounds, a NAIDOC Day public holiday would be inclusive, and would be an opportunity to educate everyone about our history and our culture, and to celebrate our people‘s many successes.

The Assembly has created a petition calling for the creation of a NAIDOC Day public holiday; go to http://www.firstpeoplesvic. org/news/naidoc–day–public–holiday/.

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Budget band–aids won‘t solve crisis PRESSURE continues to mount on the Federal Government to do more to bolster Australia‘s health workforce, as demand for staff across the sector rises.

The latest Omega Medical Job Index shows the number of medical job opportunities has increased almost 80 per cent since the start of the COVID–19 pandemic while the National Job Index has risen a further 5.5 per cent, in the three months to May 2022, representing a substantial increase on the back of an already overheated job market.

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FAMILY CONNECTION: An exhibition of new work from local aboriginal artist Chris Thorne (pictured) was officially opened in the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre foyer gallery on Sunday. Around 50 people came to hear an inspirational talk by Chris who discussed his motivations, life and art. The exhibition called Wisdom of the Past will be on display until September 21. revealed the most significant growth this quarter was seen in allied health with a rise of 16.6 per cent in demand over the quarter, up 33.4 per cent year–on–year.

Efforts are being made to tackle critical shortages across the country, with recent budget announcements from state and territory governments including measures to address the staff shortages affecting our hospitals and healthcare services.

NSW will employ more than 10,000 additional staff at hospitals and health services over the next four years and VIC will launch a global recruitment drive to help fill up to 7000 roles.

These government initiatives are commendable but won‘t solve the health workforce shortage that‘s tightening its grip across the nation.

These funding increases and recruitment drives are only a band–aid that will soothe, not solve the issue.

Other initiatives to support the fatigued industry include a one–off $3000 payment for public health service employees, while aged care workers received an $800 bonus from the Federal Government.

A rise in award wages will help but a longer–term fix in supply is required to match the ever–growing demand for

aged care services.

Demand for medical practitioners increased 4.9 per cent over the quarter, with the Index showing consistent and strong growth throughout 2022.

Hospital recruitment activity was up 7.8 per cent over the quarter, while the primary driver for job growth was general practice thanks to a rise of 17.4 per cent.

The increase in the number of job vacancies and the period they remain open is an indication of the level of pressure the industry is under.

A fresh concern is the loss of talent.

Many have simply had enough.

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University ‘sprint’ aims to boost mental health of young people

BY SIMONE KERWIN skerwin@ nemedia.com.au

A PEECHELBA-BASED La Trobe University student spent reecently involved in the Rural Health Innovation Sprint, an initiative aimed at empowering local young people to improve their mental health.

Mignon Dickson, a mum of three who is studying social work after shifting from a career in hospitality, was one of seven students selected to take part in the five-day intensive, which she described as “eye-opening”.

The group of students from diverse study areas was asked to focus on ways in which the region could help young people improve their mental health.

“Right from the first day, listening to people, and then talking to parents, there were so many things you never, ever think of,” she said.

“We heard from people working in the field - at headspace, schools, council and AFL Victoria - and listened to their perspectives and different ideas, then went to the Retro Youth Café to speak to a

SETTING UP STRATEGIES: La Trobe University students Chloe Vinnicombe and Peechelba’s Mignon Dickson chat to members of the Retro Cafe youth council during day one of the Rural Health Innovation Sprint. group of 15 to 19 year-olds to get their perspectives.”

The group came up with a series of ideas, eventually narrowed to one, which was tested with local young people and then showcased to the community on Friday.

“I loved the process - cramming it into four days (with a showcase on the fifth day) and having that pressure worked so well,” Mignon said.

The concept the group devised was a series of games

aimed at building communication, trust and teamwork.

“We kept hearing that kids need help around the age of 11 to 13 - those transition years from primary to high school - with older teens saying they wished they had something in place in those years,” Mignon said.

“Kids just want to be kids, but it’s important to create community and family bonds, so we came up with the games - a human knot game, blind-

fold maze and giant Tetris - to build those skills.

“It’s about ensuring kids have key people they can talk to and develop networks to get conversations happening, particularly at that transition age; it’s important to keep everyone talking.

“The community loved what we came up with, and that idea of developing those important networks while also having fun. We’re hoping it’s something that could

be incorporated into schools, sporting groups, and even within the family group.

“It was interesting to hear parents say that when you have kids, you’re told how and what to feed them, and all about maintaining their physical health, but not so much their mental health.”

Program coordinator Dr Brad Hodge, lecturer at the La Trobe Rural Health School, said the university worked closely with organi-

sations across the region to develop students’ skills in design thinking, community engagement, team development, communication, and evaluation techniques, while ultimately helping to improve young people’s lives.

“The experience we create in the Rural Health Innovation Sprint is challenging, and this is one of the key reasons it works - because everybody is giving it everything they have,” Dr Hodge said.

“Something incredibly powerful happens when you gather a group of people with diverse backgrounds and expertise, really listen to each other and the community, and work together to address a common challenge.”

Dr Hodge said mental health services had been placed under significant pressure in recent years, and addressing these issues with young people and the whole community involved was vital.

“This is an opportunity to co-design solutions that support young people to thrive.

We cannot afford to wait until people are seeking crisis support, we need to make interventions early to ensure it doesn’t get to that point,” he said.

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Local filmmakers invited to enter Benalla Shorts

Across the arts

BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

EMERGING video storytellers and film makers who would like to share their work with the world or take the next step in their career, are invited to enter the 8th National Benalla Shorts Film Festival.

Entries are now open for annual event with cash prizes on offer in a range of categories including Best Short Film, Best Student Short Film, Best Documentary and the People‘s Choice Award.

There is also a Local Award category for persons living within a 100 kilometre radius of Benalla.

Benalla Shorts festival director Anna Smith said more than 60 films were entered from every state in Australia last year, with 12 selected for screening at the Benalla Town Hall.

She said she‘d particularly like to encourage local, regional filmmakers to enter.

“We would really like to showcase as much local content as possible,” she said.

“We would also like to offer individuals or businesses the opportunity to stand tall in the com-

STAR POWER: Former Cop Shop actor John Orcsik, with Benalla Rural City mayor Bernie Hearn, and former Neighbours star Krista Vendy, were among those to attend the 2021 Benalla Shorts screening at the Benalla Town Hall. munity and sponsor this exciting project.”

Rotary is the sponsor of this year‘s $1000 grand prize for Best Short Film, which promises to provide a significant boost to the career of the successful recipient.

Last year the category was won

by Benalla‘s Charles Williams for his film “The Devil and I”.

There will also be two new awards this time around for Best International Film and Best Performance.

All films selected for screening will be given a free ticket to this year‘s event.

Last year entries were judged by a panel including The Australian Film and Television Academy

(TAFTA) founder John Orcsik, former Neighbours star Krista Vendy and veteran actor Tony Bonner AM; regular supporters of the event.

Information on how to enter, or become an Award sponsor is available now by visiting www. benallashorts.com or email benallashorts@outlook.com with entries closing on August 31.

Local community musical army grows for jazz and blues festival A LOCAL army of musicians building to take part in a community project at this year‘s Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues will gather for its next workshop on July 16.

Festival co–artistic director Scott Solimo said the first rehearsal session, which was held on April 9, had been extremely successful, attracting more than 30 percussionists and horn players.

Following a similar concept to the festival‘s 2017 project, which offered local musicians the chance to play alongside Australian rock band Spiderbait, those involved in this year‘s initiative will learn and play with Melbourne–based New Orleans–style group Horns of Leroy at the 2022 festival.

The group of local musicians will take part in the workshops, before a public performance on Sunday, October 30, when they will con-

gregate at the top of Merriwa Park and march to the community stage operating in Wangaratta‘s popular sunken gardens, where they will perform two songs with Horns of Leroy and The Voice grand finalist Thando.

Those who play woodwind, brass and percussion instruments are invited to take part; instruments just need to be portable and unamplified, and musicians able to play them.

Anyone who wasn‘t able to attend the first session but would like to come along to the next workshop is encouraged to bring their instrument along to the Wangaratta High School performing arts centre at 11am on Saturday, July 16. The session is expected to run through to about 1pm.

“All the people who attended the first session are coming back, which is great; we saw a wide age range last time, from really young people

CELEBRATION OF MUSIC: Percussionists and horn players of all ages have registered interest in taking part in this year‘s Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues community project with Melbourne band Horns of Leroy. to those in their 60s, and people came from places like Mansfield and

Benalla as well as from Wangaratta,” Mr Solimo said.

“Some were people who don‘t get a chance to perform, or are not in groups to be able to perform, so they‘re looking forward to this opportunity.”

The group will be part of a range of performances on the free community stage on the final day of the festival, which will also include kids‘ show Jazzamatazz with Ali McGregor, The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra and Jazzaratta, as well as a number of local acts, with entertainment stretching from about 9.30am to 6pm.

“It will really be something to look forward to, as the festival returns to a live event in 2022,” Mr Solimo said.

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

WHAT’S UP WITH THE WEATHER?

By Peter Nelson,

former CSIRO climatologist

Facing coldest winter in more than 30 years IN North East Victoria last week many towns enjoyed daily maximum temperatures of around 15 or 16 degrees, which was two degrees above the July normal.

Wangaratta had a week of early morning frosts and sub–zero minimums, with the coldest being minus 4.7 last Tuesday – the fourth coldest in July since 1957.

However, significant rain is on the way by mid July.

We face our coldest winter since 1989 and may get as cold as the winters of both 1943 and 1966.

A north west cloud band which developed near Darwin has delivered unseasonable rainfalls to some areas of the Northern Territory and across into western areas of outback Queensland so far this month.

Many places had already exceeded their July monthly average rainfalls by July 3.

At Daly Waters 37.2mms fell on July 1 and this was the wettest ever July day in nearly 150 years of rainfall records.

The maximum temperature at Daly Waters on this day was only 14.5 degrees, which was its coldest July day in 83 years of records.

According to past records, the current exceptional July weather at Daly Waters is certain to result in the rest of this winter and early September to be notably wetter and colder than usual in North East Victoria.

Daly Waters‘ previous second coldest July day on July 13, 1986 for example did set up excessive rainfalls up to early spring of 1986 in our region.

The NW cloud band did lead to the formation of an east coast low which set up heavy to flooding rains along part of the NSW coast between Newcastle and Batemans Bay last week.

Kiama had 391mms in four days, already the highest for July since 1904.

Katoomba received 492mms up to July 6, which already makes it the wettest July in 138 years of records.

Last week heavy rain swamped the Queensland coast and flooded areas between Newcastle and Nowra.

Many places along the Queensland coast had their coldest July day on record.

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Hospital chair steps down after nine years on board

NORTHEAST Health Wangaratta (NHW) chair Jonathan Green has reflected on his time on the hospital‘s board after nine years of service.

Mr Green attended his final board meeting last month, having completed the maximum number of terms allowed.

Alison Maclean has been appointed interim board chair ahead of a board election in late July.

Having been elected board chair in 2018, Mr Green has been at the helm for some of the biggest changes NHW has seen in its 150 year history, including securing funding and commencing a $22.9m redevelopment and the response to COVID–19.

He said he was particularly proud of how NHW had responded to COVID–19.

“COVID–19 brought with it a full deck of pressures and critical risks to our patients, people and organisation,” Mr Green said.

“NHW was on the frontline of the community response.

“It brought far sharper focus on NHW, and scrutiny on it from community and media.

“Our great strength through it all was, and continues to be, our amazing clinicians and staff and volunteers who rose to the occasion.

“The day–to–day pressures of PPE, restricted movement, lack of family and visitor access, and the daily directive changes from above, border closures, staff shortage and illness, code black, elective surgery cancellations, and lack of rest, took their toll.

“But we still managed to deliver our services well, and also roll out one of the more effective vaccination efforts in the state – incredible.”

While the world of public health has evolved significantly over the past nine years, Mr Green said a consistent had been the dedication of NHW staff, volunteers and visiting medical officers.

“No matter what was swirling around in the world around it, whenever I stepped into NHW, it was always welcoming, warm and dynamic, and truly the beating heart of our community,” he said.

“That‘s not to say things haven‘t changed at NHW, because they have.

“Some of the significant changes have been the very no-

A GREAT EXPERIENCE: Jonathan Green has stepped down after reaching a maximum number of terms on the Northeast Health Wangaratta board. ticeable uptick in patient activity at NHW over my nine years.

“We are far busier than we have ever been, and that puts a lot of pressure on our people and facilities.

“In response to that, some of the most pleasing change has been watching our people step up into higher duties, acquire new skills, welcoming new skilled clinicians and other staff to NHW, and being a part of advocating for and eventually constructing the beautiful new buildings and facilities to help us provide the best care possible.”

Mr Green said NHW‘s role had changed significantly, expanding from having a sole focus on acute care, to looking at what causes acute illness and community wellness.

“There is a lot of work to do in this space and it will be a joint effort between our hospitals and primary health providers in the community, but it is extremely worthy work for NHW to be engaged in,” he said.

“If we can prevent hospital admissions by improving health generally, the benefits will be self–evident.”

“We have also moved to becoming part of a more integrated health system state–wide,

which has changed the way we work and interact with our regional partners.

“Partnership and sharing of resources is now a centrepiece of government policy and NHW will be expected to do its bit.”

NHW has also made changes to become a more inclusive health service.

“As an organisation, we have made great strides to make NHW a welcoming and inclusive environment for all peoples, particularly our First Nations people and LGBTQI+ community,” he said.

“Any steps to make the delivery of health care safer and more welcoming for any person is something to be proud of.”

As for what the future holds, Mr Green said the community should be positive about what can be achieved at NHW, particularly as the hospital‘s capacity expands to include new inpatient beds and a larger Emergency Department.

“The future is bright – we have a vibrant culture of inclusion, safety and quality,” he said.

“We recently passed our National Accreditation with flying colours, and it was a highlight of my time as chair to see how happy and satisfied our hardwork-

ing staff were at the exceptional results we achieved.

“We have a very experienced, skilled and capable executive leadership team headed up by our chief executive officer Libby Fifis, and we have our wonderful people.

“Our redevelopment is almost complete, which will add to our ability to provide the best possible care closer to home.”

Mr Green said being a director and eventual chair of the board has been an enormous honour.

“NHW has been a significant part of my life since I was a child,” he said.

“I grew up in a house up the road in Green Street, and have watched firsthand as the organisation has changed,” he said.

“I have been a patient here over the years, as have my friends and family.

“I have come to say my final goodbyes to people here and my daughter was born here.

“In the past nine years, it has become an even bigger part of my life.

“I will miss being involved very much, but as a community member I look forward to contributing in other ways in the future.”

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THE Well Ageing Info Hub together with Northeast Health Wangaratta will be holding an information session on scammers for Wangaratta‘s elder residents next week.

The information session will be held at The Uniting Church Hall on Tuesday, July 19 at 2pm.

Older people, family members and/or carers are encouraged to attend and they will be welcomed with a free afternoon tea.

According to the latest scam reports, Australians lost a record amount of more than $2 billion to scams in 2021, despite government, law enforcement, and the private sector disrupting more scam activity than ever before.

The report also said that people aged 65 and over were the most at risk reporting the highest losses, and reported losses steadily increased with age.

Within the Scamwatch report Australian Competition and Consumer Committee Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said the report saw the type of scams became more sophisticated over the past year.

“Scammers are the most opportunistic of all criminals: they pose as charities after a natural disaster, health departments during a pandemic, and love interests every day,” she said.

“The true cost of scams is more than a dollar figure as they also cause serious emotional harm to individuals, families, and businesses.”

Bookings are essential and a RSVP is needed by July 15 to infohub@nhw.org.au or by calling 1800 319 333.

People who detect a scam, whether or not they have lost money to it, can report scams and learn more about how to get help on the Scamwatch website.

Three cars locked up after police blitz A 19–hour police blitz has resulted in the impoundment of three local vehicles, after uniformed police intercepted a trio of drivers driving while unlicenced or disqualified.

Sergeant Jeffrey Kyne said ordinary patrols had taken to Wangaratta roadways late last week, intercepting and impounding three vehicles between 8am on Thursday and 3am on Friday.

A male and female were each charged with driving while disqualified, while another local female was intercepted driving without a licence.

Each will be required to pay in excess of $1500 to retrieve their cars following a 30 day impoundment, as well as front court on driving charges.

“Our people were out patrolling and through their good policing they pulled them off the road,” Sgt Kyne said.”

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Flood victims urged to mentally prepare FLOOD victims returning to inundated homes have been urged to mentally prepare and reach out for support from people around them as evacuation orders ease.

Federal relief payments of up to $1000 are now available for residents of 29 local government areas, while NSW residents are being urged to donate money to GIVIT so help can be better coordinated.

As rain returned in areas across the state, including Sydney, authorities warned

of several road closures and public transport disruptions due to flooding, Some 37,000 people remained under evacuation orders on Saturday as the State Emergency Service said it was working through easing its emergency notices.

“There’s obviously ramifications with that. It’s not just a free-for-all, run back in there,” Adam Jones from the SES told AAP. “There will be debris, their homes won’t have been checked, so if it has been

inundated, there could be structural issues.

“The electrics might need to be looked at by an electrician. There could be mud and sewage everywhere.”

Flood-affected residents returning to properties should wear PPE, boots, gloves and have sanitiser handy.

Mr Jones also urged people to mentally prepare to see their homes significantly damaged, and to reach out for community support.

“Everyone’s going to be a bit stressed under these cir-

cumstances,” he said.

The federal government expanded the number of areas able to access relief payments on Saturday evening, adding six more flood-affected councils to the list.

Payments of $1000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child are available to people impacted by the flooding.

Recovery efforts in the state will be overseen by former detective Dean Betts and fellow Resilience NSW director Mel Gore, Emergency Services Minister Steph

Cooke said on Saturday.

“These appointments will help to ensure flood-affected communities receive support in a timely and efficient way,” Ms Cooke said.

Flooding continued in the Hunter and lower Hawkesbury regions on Saturday, with more than 1000 government personnel on standby to assist.

Some 37 Victorian emergency personnel also travelled to NSW to help with the rescue and clean-up, taking the total number of crew from the state to 94.

FALSE START: A government bid to stop NSW rail workers taking industrial action has been dismissed.

Ms Cooke said the immediate priorities were damage assessments and making sure displaced residents could access emergency accommodation.

On Sunday, Ms Cooke said the GIVIT donation hub would allow the NSW government to better direct donated money for flood victims.

“By donating through the official channels people can know their generosity is going directly to those who’ve been hit hardest by the flooding,” she said.

-AAP

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NSW government loses case against rail union

THE NSW government has lost its bid to halt industrial action on the state’s train networks after a ruling by the industrial umpire.

The state government has had its case against the Rail, Tram and Bus Union dismissed by the Fair Work Commission on Saturday, after earlier in the week losing an initial bid to block the action.

The NSW government and Sydney Trains sought to termi-

nate all industrial action taken by the rail union, arguing it was endangering life and causing economic impacts to the state.

It also called for a decision to be returned within five days.

The commission handed down its full decision on Saturday, dismissing the case by the government in full.

“I find that no part of the protected action of the Unions ... would threaten to endanger the life, the personal safety or

health, or the welfare, of the population or of part of it, or cause significant damage to the Australian economy,” Fair Work deputy president Bryce Cross wrote.

The union’s NSW secretary Alex Claassens called the battle a waste of taxpayer’s money.

“The NSW Government ran, and lost, a case aimed at stopping protected industrial action that doesn’t even currently exist.”

Aus jobless rate closes in on 50-year low AUSTRALIA’S jobless rate is tipped to hit its lowest level in 48 years when official data is released later this week.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics will release its June labour force survey on Thursday.

CBA Group economists expect around 25,000 jobs to be added in the month, with the unemployment rate easing from 3.9 per cent to 3.8 per cent, the lowest level since August 1974.

NAB economists say the participation rate should be sustained at 66.7 per cent.

The Commonwealth Bank’s household spending inten-

tions index for June will be released on Tuesday, alongside the ABS’s household spending indicator for May. Also on Tuesday, the latest consumer confidence data will be released by ANZ-Roy Morgan and the WestpacMelbourne Institute.

It is expected the surveys will underline consumer concern about rising inflation and interest rates.

The National Australia Bank will issue its June business survey featuring updates on confidence and conditions on Tuesday.

Confidence and conditions eased in May, but remain

above their long-run averages with employment conditions hitting a 10-month high.

Economists will be examining the ABS’s March quarter building activity report on Wednesday for the latest indications of dwelling starts and “work yet to be done” estimates.

Australian shares had their best week in more than three months last week, with commodity prices rebounding.

They closed higher on Friday, with the benchmark Australian shares index posting a weekly gain of 2.1 per cent.

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He said there are no plans to continue industrial action next week, and in recent days has accused the government of overplaying the union’s role in network disruptions.

However the NSW government said its Fair Work Commission application had led to unions cancelling industrial action.

“By the union’s own admission taking action in the Fair Work Commission was the only

way the Government could force the unions to listen and keep our rail network operating with 60 per cent of the bans imposed by the unions now withdrawn,” Acting Transport Minister Natalie Ward said in a statement on Saturday.

“We have a world-class train network, and the only reason it isn’t providing world-class services is because the unions are playing politics. The people of NSW deserve better.”

-AAP

Probe into fatal helicopter crash in NSW INVESTIGATORS are combing the wreckage from a fatal helicopter crash on the outskirts of Sydney.

Emergency services responded to reports of the crash at around midday on Saturday, hampered by difficult, flood-soaked bushland northwest of the city.

The pilot in his 60s was the sole occupant, and Australia’s transport safety watchdog announced it had launched an investigation into the crash.

A news helicopter was one of the first on the scene with pilot Andrew Millett telling Nine the crash had instantly

appeared not survivable.

“You could see there had been an immense impact,” Mr Millett said.

Mr Millett knew the man, and described him as a veteran pilot who was friendly and generous.

The crash, which occurred shortly before 11:50am in bushland at South Maroota, drew police, paramedics, firefighters and the State Emergency Service.

They found the helicopter well alight upon arrival and battled a small blaze that had started before police later established a crime scene.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau said the craft was a Bell 206L LongRanger Helicopter.

Flight and helicopter experts from the bureau’s Sydney and Brisbane offices are involved.

But the watchdog is also calling for any witnesses to come forward with any information of the chopper at any stage during its flight.

It is expected to hand down an initial report in six to eight weeks.

Police are expected to address the media later on Sunday morning.

-AAP

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Students take big step into virtual space exploration

By SIMONE KERWIN

SPACE EXPLORERS: Galen Catholic College student Gō Ashby and Wangaratta West Primary School student Remy Staley were among the local youngsters to take part in the International SpaceCRAFT Exploration Challenge during the second week of the school holidays.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

STUDENTS from Wangaratta, Bright and Tallangatta became the next generation of space explorers through a virtual program offered to them via Wangaratta’s Digital Technology Advisory Committee (DTAC) last week.

The International SpaceCRAFT Exploration Challenge - which involved 160 students from across the world - ran from Monday to Saturday in the second week of the school holidays, giving the trainee astronauts a chance to conduct a human space exploration mission.

DTAC gained Federal Government support for 15 students to participate in the global event, via the Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions scheme; usually, this program would cost $500 per participant, so the committee was thrilled to be able to offer the scholarship places to interested local

young people.

Through the program, participants were given the chance to build their own spacecraft, travel across the vast expanses of space, and create their own off-world habitat.

They were set daily challenges, each one building on the knowledge and skills learnt the previous day, with daily webcasts including interviews with experts, guidance on the objectives and activities, and other fun activities for which teams and individuals can win prizes.

Monday saw the students chatting to former NASA astronaut Dr Gregory Chamitoff about the vision for space exploration, and his experiences from living and working in space.

Dr Chamitoff is the driving force behind the innovative program, which he hopes will inspire the next generation of space explorers, engineers and scientists, as well as more interest in the space industry and study of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects.

Students learnt from subject matter experts, including astronauts, scientists and engineers who are directly involved in ongoing missions, as they competed with other teams for the best mission design.

Lessons on topics ranging from planetary science to spacecraft systems, orbital mechanics to robotic exploration brought all aspects of space exploration to an understandable level for the youngsters.

Among those who took part in the challenge were Wangaratta West Primary School student Remy Staley and Galen Catholic College student Gō Ashby.

“I enjoyed the making and designing in the program, especially in designing the spacecraft,” Remy said on Thursday.

“There is a lot of trial and error, and we apply what we learn in the tutorials and webinars to maximize our score and try and get 100 per cent. So far we are averaging 95 per cent, so we are close.”

Gō said he had enjoyed

talking to astronauts: “I want to work in mission control one day, and Astronaut Greg Chamitoff answered my questions about working on mission control, as he did this role before becoming an astronaut.

“The orbital designer challenge was my favourite challenge so far. I also like that we can work as a team, and get to chat to others and work together, it’s not all depending on you. It’s a really fun and creative program.”

Galen Catholic College teacher Brett Webber, who supervised some of the students working from the school’s campus during the week, said the challenge was a unique opportunity for students to engage with astronauts, rock scientists and engineers from NASA to learn the basics of the science and engineering skills necessary for space exploration and habitation.

“To see the students’ engagement has been a highlight and will certainly inspire them to reach for the stars,” he said.

SOCIAL FOCUS

School holiday monster magic at Wangaratta Library CHILDREN let watercolours decide which monster they would create during a fun painting workshop held at the Wangaratta Library during the school holidays.

Monsters of all shapes and sizes were brought to life in dazzling colour; with artists limited only by their imaginations.

PHOTOS: Kurtis Hickling

DAZZLE: Sunset shades inspired Emma Jose (10).

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MAKE: Lewis Watt (1 creature.

CREATE: Mollie Akers (10) chose a bright colour palette.

FORM: Emily Valentine (10) created a striking DESIGN: Kayla Jose (11) was happy putting design. pen to paper.

SHA SHAPE: Dane Jeffries (8) worked with multiple colours.

CRAFT: Among those getting creative was Olivia Valentine (12).

PAINT: Taking brush in hand was Caitlyn Barden (10).

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Strategic roadmap for Murray PHN MURRAY Primary Healthcare network (PHN) has released its new 2023–2025 Strategic Plan, which puts a renewed focus on prevention and early intervention, managing complex care in the community and targeting sustainable rural health care.

As a regional Primary Health Network, Murray PHN works to ensure that communities across its 100,000 sq km region can access the right primary health care, in the right place, at the right time.

The new strategic plan, which was developed through extensive engagement with community members, health practitioners, advisory councils and regional health services, pro-

vides a roadmap for the organisation‘s next three years.

The plan describes key trends, challenges and opportunities identified by a cross section of stakeholders representing Murray PHN‘s diverse catchment.

These include: • Shifting population numbers and demographics; • Underserviced population groups; • COVID–19 as a catalyst for innovation; • A fragmented health system; • Primary health care workforce shortages; • Demand outstripping supply and, • Climate change.

Murray PHN‘s work is guided by national and local

health priorities and issues that have the greatest impact on the lives of its communities.

These are chronic disease, mental health, general practice, First Nations, aged care, child health, alcohol and other drugs, population health, digital health and health workforce.

The new strategic plan describes how an ageing population impacts on a health care system already experiencing workforce shortages and additional pressures caused by the COVID pandemic.

And while COVID has posed significant challenges, it has also enabled new and innovative developments, such as strengthened part-

nerships across the health system and increased access to care via telehealth.

Murray PHN‘s chief of strategy and performance, Dr Belinda O‘Sullivan said the primary health care system must be designed to meet community needs, with sustainable funding arrangements and a stable workforce to support scalable rural models of care.

“Health care funding comes with constraints and complexities, and the government and political landscape is also complex and fast moving,” Dr O‘Sullivan said.

“These and other factors contribute to a fragmented health care system, which is responding to a pandemic

and a myriad of other health needs, in the context of major digital and data developments and disruptions.”

Dr O‘Sullivan said that when communities were supported to manage and improve their health and wellbeing, fewer people need to seek acute health care and more quality care could be provided closer to home.

“Through partnerships and collaboration, Murray PHN is better able to deliver to our communities on the changes we need to foster good health and wellbeing and work to prevent avoidable disease or illness.

“Our new strategic plan will help Murray PHN align its future activities more efficiently, effectively and sus-

tainably to target improved health system and community benefits.”

Murray PHN chief executive officer Matt Jones said the organisation had a range of roles within the local health system – connecting and funding services, advising and building system capacity, co–designing models of care and forecasting future need.

“We will achieve our strategic goals by continuing to support our communities and health providers to be innovative and adaptive, and to embrace new approaches and technologies,” he said.

To read the 2023–2025 Strategic Plan, visit: https:// www.murrayphn.org.au/ strategicplan/.

Mullets of Australia go online

By SHANE DOUTHIE

MULLETMANIA: Fourteen year old Wangaratta High School student Noah Simmons (above) is one of many locals who proudly sports a classic mullet. While he was not that impressed with the Volley prize pack (“What are they?” the Nike wearer said), he was more than proud to promote the competition with his own locks. Noah, who loves motorbikes, pushbikes, drag racing, building his project car with his dad, and hanging with family and friends, aims to be a mechanic when he‘s older, and is hoping to start an after school/weekend apprenticeship in a couple of months.

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MOST of us would be aware that the most polarising of hairdos, the mullet, is right back in fashion, thanks largely to sports stars and the rise of the ‘bogan‘ culture.

Since 2008 the Mullet festival (Mulletfest) has been held in Kurry Kurri, NSW to find the country, if not the world‘s best mullets and this year they have opened up entries online for July only.

The event honours the best mullet cuts in various styles and categories, including ‘everyday‘, ‘grubby‘, ‘ranga‘ (red hair), ‘vintage‘, ‘extreme‘, ‘international‘ and ‘junior‘.

This means it is open to mullets from all over Australia who haven‘t had the opportunity to get to a face– to–face heat.

Just as a festive treat they have also added a pet category just for this online entry, so if your dog or your pet sheep has the perfect mullet, now is your chance to show them off.

A winner from each category will be chosen by a panel of Mulletfest

judges and receive a wild card entry into the grand final which will be held in Kurri Kurri in December.

Entries close at midnight on July 31 and will be announced at the next Mulletfest event at the Commercial Hotel in Dubbo on August 20.

All entrants‘ photos will be added to Facebook and open for public vote for the People Choice Award.

The winner will not only get a wild card entry into the Grand Final but also a bonus prize thanks to Volley of your choice of a pair of shoes from their heritage range.

Mulletfest raises money for the Mark Hughes Foundation, which helps families suffering through their darkest days after a brain cancer diagnosis.

There is some brand–new merch available online including our new Mullet headband, pre–orders for our 2023 calendar thanks to Calendar Club and entries are now open for the Christmas in July promotion as well as face–to–face heats in Dubbo, Dookie, and Murrurundi.

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Multiple factors lead to reduced wine grape crush this year THE 2022 Australian wine grape crush is estimated to be 1.73 million tonnes, down 13.5 percent on the record rush of 2021 and two per cent below the 10 year average, according to the National Vintage Report 2022 released by Wine Australia this week.

The total estimated value of the 2022 crush was $1.21 billion, down 22 per cent compared with the record 2021 value, but $60 million more than in 2020 and $8 million higher than in 2018, a year when the crush was two per cent larger.

The value reduction compared with 2021 was a result of the reduced crush, combined with a reduction in the overall average value.

The reduction in crush in the year is the equivalent of approximately 190 million litres of wine – more than the most Australia ever exported to mainland China in a 12 month period.

Wine Australia manager market insights Peter Bailey said the reduction in volume was likely to be the result of a combination of seasonal influences and adjustments made by winemakers to market conditions and winery production capacity limitations.

“After a record high vintage in 2021, a lower yield in general was expected due to reduced cropping potential,” he said.

“This natural variation was compounded by a number of sig-

WINE DOWN: Wine Australia said the 13.5 per cent reduction in national vintage volume was likely to be the result of seasonal influences, adjustments made by winemakers to market conditions and winery production capacity limitations. nificant seasonal effects – in particular heavy widespread spring and summer rainfall across much of the eastern half of Australia and a number of significant hailstorms.

“Apart from seasonal effects, the 2021–22 season was challenging as a result of winery production capacity limitations going into vin-

tage following the record harvest in 2021, compounded by reduced exports to mainland China and severe shipping disruptions that caused delays and escalated costs.

“Lack of winery production capacity, together with reduced exports and softening prices for red wines, may have resulted in wineries and growers reducing their

overall production and/or intake of grapes – particularly red varieties.

“However, it isn‘t possible for our survey to separate normal seasonal fluctuations in yield and weather events from active strategies to reduce intake.”

Red wine grapes made up to 55 per cent of the crush, with white wine grapes making up 45 per cent.

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Mr Bailey said demand is shifting back in favour of white varieties, with the average value for white wine grapes having increased every year since 2014; in 2022 the highest since 2008.

The average value across all purchases in 2022 decreased by 10 per cent to $630 per tonne.

This decrease was made up of a 15 per cent decline in the average value of red wine grape varieties to $707 per tonne, partly offset by a two per cent increase in the average value of white wine grape varieties to $548 per tonne.

“Experiences differed across the country but there is no doubt that some grape growers have had a very tough year, with seasonal conditions and profitability hit by the significant reduction in red wine grape prices combined with escalating costs including fuel, fertiliser and energy,” Mr Bailey said.

“Looking forward from this vintage, growing demand through the joint strategies of market intensification and market diversification is the key to ensuring sustainable wine grape prices.”

Mr Bailey said data shows there is demand for Australian wine in major export markets such as the United States and United Kingdom, particularly in premium price segments, while there is also growth in a range of Asian markets including Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan.

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HERBICIDE BREAKTHROUGH: Researchers from the University of Adelaide and La Trobe University have identified herbicidal compounds that block two steps in the production of the amino acid lysine, which is essential for weed growth.

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Herbicidal compounds breakthrough WEEDS cost Australian farmers more than $5 billion annually, but researchers from the University of Adelaide and La Trobe University have discovered a way to potentially stop them dead in their tracks.

“We have identified herbicidal compounds that work by blocking the production of the amino acid lysine, which is essential for weed growth,” lead researcher, Dr Tatiana Soares da Costa, a Future Making Fellow at the University of Adelaide‘s Waite Research Institute, said.

“This has the potential to be a game–changer for the agriculture sector, given the lack of new herbicides that have entered the market in the past 30 years.”

Weeds have also developed resistance to many existing herbicides, resulting in farmers being unable to control them.

Dr Soares da Costa said the compounds target two steps

in lysine production in weeds, which could lead to the development of multi–target herbicides for the first time.

“A multi–target herbicide could make it more difficult for weeds to evolve resistance, helping to prolong the efficacy of existing herbicides and improving crop quality and yield,” she said.

“The development of new herbicides, especially multi– target herbicides, is a high priority to combat weeds that are resistant to herbicides.

“This research is particularly significant to Australia, where herbicide–resistant weeds have invaded more than 40 per cent of cropping land, resulting in a cost to farmers of more than $5 billion per year.

“This work will directly impact farmers by giving them the tools they need to overcome weeds and improve the quality and yields of crops.

“The next steps for this work will involve large–scale

field trials and toxicology screening to ensure they are effective and safe to use.”

The Soares da Costa group is working towards strategies to introduce new and safe herbicides to the market that can slow down the development of resistance.

The research has been published in eLife Sciences, titled, ‘A dual target herbicidal inhibitor of lysine biosynthesis‘.

The first author on the paper is Emily Mackie, a PhD student in the Soares da Costa group, who is supported by scholarships from the Grains and Research Development Corporation and Federal Government‘s Research Training Program.

Co–authors include Dr Andrew Barrow, Dr Rebecca Christoff, Dr Belinda Abbott and Dr Anthony Gendall.

Funding for this research was provided by the Australian Research Council through a Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards Fellowship to Dr Soares da Costa.

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“The number of households looking for rental assistance and support is on the rise.”

In the Indi electorate alone rent prices have risen 11 per cent over the past 12 months.

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MEMBERS of the Northeast Radio Control Car Club gathered at Mitchell Avenue last Saturday to test their vehicles in competition.

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BY STEVE in VCE, but there are many compared to Cathedral’s KELLY other factors that contribute 3.3pc. their desired outcome such skelly@ nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta as getting into a university High School had a lesser mecourse of their choice.

Wangaratta’s three sec- dian study score at 26, it was Despite students dealing ondary schools stack up well better than Galen and Cathewith adversity from the pan- when compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of demic in 2020 and the touted across the region and even 3.9. country-city education divide, several metropolitan counAcross the region Goulthey performed reasonably terparts across the state. burn Valley Grammar School well judging by the VCE study Galen Catholic College in Shepparton scores released by the Victo- and had a median Cathedral College both 35 with 21.6pc achieving rian Curriculum and Assess- achieved a median study 40+, placing ment Authority (VCCA). it 30th best in score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria.

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Beechworth Secondary College had a median study score of 29, but it was its 40+ score that was a standout with 13.7pc reaching the A grade figure.

Benalla P-12 College had a median study score of 26, with zero over 40+, while FCJ College Benalla had a strong median of 30 with 6pc of scores 40+.

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Mansfield Secondary College had a median of 29 with 1.3pc of scores 40+.

Myrtleford P-12 College had a median of 28 with 3.9pc of scores 40+, while Marian College had a median of 28 with zero scores 40+.

Mount Beauty Secondary College had a median of 28, with 2.7pc of scores 40+.

Wodonga Senior Secondary College had a median score of 23, with 1.1pc of scores 40+, while Catholic

College Wodonga had a median of 29, with 3.2pc 40+.

Yarrawonga College P-12 was a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores 40+.

The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik Col-

lege in Hawthorn that had a median of 38 with 39.9pc of scores 40+, Mount Scopus Memorial College was next with 38 and 39.7pc, with Ballarat Clarendon College third with 38 and 38.4pc.

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

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

THE Wang Repair Café will hold its next event tomorrow at Apex Park from 8am until 12pm.

The café will have some t-shirt rugs for sale as well as other items, and cash donations as well as donations of unwanted Christmas presents for them to sell would be appreciated, as the volunteer-run organisation seeks assistance to cover its operating costs and ensure its continuation.

Bring items in need of repair to the park tomorrow morning where volunteers will be on hand to help bring them back to life.

c FAST TRUCK: Talon Fullerton (14) from Wangaratta with his racing truck.

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Teens look to the future with uni

WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday.

The pair are both interested in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities.

Kayla, 17, has been offered a

double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra.

“I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said.

“It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve.

“But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.”

Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries.

“I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said.

“Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.

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“The offer I received was my first choice so I’m really happy with that.

“I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now.

“Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”

Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm.

A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor.

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Tedesco eyes special Origin series win NSW captain James Tedesco doesn’t need a history lesson as the Blues seek to right the wrongs of the past at Suncorp Stadium in Wednesday’s State of Origin decider.

The Blues have an ugly record in winner-takes-all Origin contests, having won just one of the last nine series deciders.

Tedesco was the man who scored the winning try in that sole victory -

in 2019 in Sydney - but he describes winning in Brisbane in Origin III as “a different beast”.

The Blues have won just two deciders in Brisbane in the history of the threegame series.

Tedesco has the chance to join Laurie Daley (1994) and Danny Buderus (2005) as the only NSW captains to clinch the series in game three in the Maroons’ backyard.

“I know it was done in 1994 and 2005 and some of those boys have come and talked to us about how it’s a different beast out there,” Tedesco told AAP. “It’s a great opportunity for us. It hasn’t been won

by NSW up there (at Suncorp) for a long time.

“I’m happy as captain in how we’ve gone in training.

“It’s a different preparation and every game is

different but I feel like we learned a lot of lessons from the first two games.

“Although we had a really good performance (in the game two win in Perth), we still know we can get better.”

There was once a time when Suncorp was the graveyard of the hopes of NSW teams.

Since 1998 the Maroons have never lost back-toback games there.

But after a 26-0 victory in game two at Suncorp last year the Blues have a chance to mark their territory north of the Tweed after playing the entirety of the 2021 series in Queensland.

It helps, too, that eight members of Brad Fittler’s NSW 17-man squad won last year’s grand final there with Penrith.

“Last year we won twice in Queensland,” Tedesco said.

AFTER THE SIREN: Gold Coast have produced a comeback for the ages to beat Richmond, thanks to a Noah Anderson goal.

“We were confident going to Perth and then now we’ve got another game at Suncorp.

“I guess the big difference is that it is a decider and it’s going to be loud with the atmosphere and everyone going against us.

“It’s nothing new to win up in Queensland so we take a lot of confidence from last year’s series and from last week’s game as well.”

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A BOYHOOD Richmond fan, Gold Coast’s Noah Anderson was in no mood to be generous to the Tigers with his after-the-siren AFL match-winning shot.

Anderson was perhaps the coolest head at Metricon Stadium when he slotted a goal to secure a remarkable comeback two-point win for the Suns.

The 21-year-old realised any AFL players’ childhood dream by winning the game for his team with a kick, coincidentally

against the team he barracked for growing up.

“That was going through my head when I marked it,” Anderson told AAP. “I was thinking about that, I’ve got a lot of mates who I’m going to say were Richmond supporters.

“It was pretty special.

“I’ve never beaten them.”

Anderson’s moment capped a game where he played a key role in a comeback where the Suns

reeled a 40-point deficit early in the third term to claim a win which keeps their hopes of a maiden finals berth alive.

He finished with two games and 26 touches to be one of the Suns’ best.

Fittingly, good mate Matt Rowell was also crucial in the dying minutes for the hosts - kicking a booming goal and providing impetus at the stoppages to spark the big finish.

The pair’s AFL stories have

Ebden, Purcell win Wimbledon men’s doubles Matt Ebden and Max Purcell are selling themselves as the M&Ms after stealing the chocolates and joining some of the legends of Australian tennis as Wimbledon men’s doubles champions.

Two days after saving five match points in the semifinals, Ebden and Purcell battled for four hours, 11 minutes on Saturday to defeat Croatia’s defending champions Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic 7-6 (7-5) 6-7 (3-7) 4-6 6-4 7-6 (10-2) in an equally epic title match.

Runners-up to “Special Ks” - Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis - in the Australian Open final in January, Ebden

and Purcell are the first Aussies to reign at the All England Club since Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge captured their sixth Wimbledon crown 22 years ago.

Before the “The Woodies” dominated, the “Super Macs” Paul McNamee and Peter McNamara - claimed two Wimbledon titles in 1980 and ‘82.

The “Super Macs” and “Woodies” were the last of an incredible batch of Australian pairings that dominated on the hallowed London grass courts post-World War II. Between 1948 and McNamara and McNamee’s first victory, famous teams like Quist

and Bromwich; Sedgman and McGregor; Hoad and Rosewall; Emerson and Fraser; and Newcombe and Roche won a staggering 20 Wimbledon doubles titles for Australia.

Ebden and Purcell can’t believe they’ve joined such an esteemed club, especially after fending off three match points in their tournament opener against Ben McLachlan and Andre Goransson, as well as the five they saved against top seeds Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury in the semis.

“I thought we were out of here first round,” Purcell said.

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been joined since they were the top two picks in the 2019 draft but Suns coach Stuart Dew says the story is now about two young players who are forging fine careers of their own side-by-side.

“Two very special players and they always get mentioned together,” Dew said.

“I feel like they get mentioned together now because of the standard of their performance at the age they are, and the maturity, their will to win.

“I love the way they go about it.

“It’s inspiring.

“I wish I did what they do when I played ... because they’re unbelievable the way they go about it.

“Just fantastic role models for, not just the younger guys - because they’re still in the infancy of their career - but for the older guys.

“They make sure that the other boys are on their toes as well.”

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Buschkuehl breaks Australian LJ record BROOKE Buschkuehl has rocketed into medal contention for the upcoming world athletics championships by breaking her own Australian long jump record.

Only three months after returning to competition having recovered from knee surgery, Buschkuehl (nee Stratton) produced a huge 7.13m jump in Chula Vista, California on Saturday (Sunday AEST), bettering her previous best of 7.05m set way back in March 2016.

It lifted her to the top of the 2022 world rankings in

a huge confidence boost ahead of the world championships starting in Oregon on Friday and the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

“It’s always the way it is with the long jump - the jumps that feel effortless are the ones that are the furthest,” said Buschkuehl.

“I felt like I flew through the air, and where I landed, I had a bit of a gauge of where it could have been, and when I saw it was over the 7m mark, I was shocked.

“It seemed insane given where I’ve come from. The jump felt amazing and it

helped that I had great conditions.”

Buschkuehl first began experiencing knee pain in late 2020, although she was able to make it to last year’s Tokyo Olympics, where she finished a creditable seventh.

“I was really happy with that because I didn’t think I’d get there with the training I had done leading up to it,” said the Victorian, who turns 29 on Tuesday.

“Then post-Tokyo, it was an absolute battle. I had surgery in September last year, and was told that I would be running after 10 weeks.”

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WorkSafe day at Whitfield hailed a massive success

By NATHAN de VRIES THE WorkSafe Country Club match held at Whitfield on Saturday was hailed a massive success, with a full day of activities entertaining all those who travelled out to the ground.

From the two curtain-raiser junior football matches between the under 14 and 17 Kangaroos and Mansfield Eagles, to the senior football and netball contests against Bonnie Doon, the King Valley community turned out in force with between 200 and 300 punters through the gates.

King Valley United FNC president Steve Beavis said the day was a huge success for the club’s volunteers and sponsors.

“It was a great day, we were blessed with some fantastic weather - the fog lifted at about 9am, just after the under 14s footy started,” he said.

“The whole day went fantastically, it was great to combine and have the junior Kangaroos - they created a bit of atmosphere and energy for our club.

“We had barista coffee and bacon and egg rolls in the morning, and all the WorkSafe crew were there along with (Western Bulldogs premiership player) Tom Boyd and our local WorkSafe inspectors.

“Tom Boyd, being the Worksafe ambassador, was there all day and he was providing some

commentary on the senior game in the breaks at quarter time and half time, spreading the message around WorkSafe and mental health as well.”

Beavis said the turnout was so good, they had trouble keeping up with the demand for catering.

“We ran out of food in the canteen, which I think is a first,” he said.

“We ran out of milk for the coffees - we ended up ordering in some pizzas from one of our other local award sponsors, Cheshunt Oven Pizza, to feed the kids and families after the game because we had run out of schnitzels and pies, so that was good to give back to them.

“Bonnie Doon were great in supporting the day as well, they were fantastic, and we got some pretty good feedback on probably one of the most picturesque grounds in the state, let’s be honest.”

The King Valley reserves came close to a massive upset, going down by just two points, while the senior side were downed 11.3 (69) to Bonnie Doon’s 16.13 (109).

In other matches around the region, Bright demolished Goorambat by 87 points, North Wangaratta upset Greta 12.10 (82) to 8.8 (56), Tarrawingee continued in their hunt for a finals berth with a 37 point win over the Hoppers, and Milawa outclassed Whorouly 14.12 (96) to 3.14 (32).

HANGER: Greta’s Mark Wettern holds onto the mark.

WHAT A DAY: The WorkSafe Country Club game on Saturday at Whitfield was enjoyed by all in attendance.

PHOTO: King Valley Football Netball Club Facebook

LEGEND: Brendon Goddard lined up for the Hawks on Saturday, booting a goal in North Wangaratta’s first win since round seven.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

WRAPPED UP: Luke Minogue gets tackled by Cooper Matheson.

Goddard and Hawks get over the line THE underdog North Wangaratta Hawks took out their second win of the season over Greta on Saturday, bolstered by ex-AFL legend Brendon Goddard, in front of a bumper home crowd 12.10 (82) to 8.8 (56).

The Hawks trailed at the first break in front of around 1500 screaming fans, but worked their way back into the competition just before half time.

Coach Josh Warren said the momentum shift was palpable.

“Greta got out to a 20 point margin, and we’ve never gone that extra step, we haven’t found that extra gear (this year),” he said.

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“There were six minutes to go before half-time, and we kicked three goals in six minutes - that really changed the momentum, we had a hell of a lot of momentum and Greta had nothing, then we just backed our fitness in.

“We’ve done a heavy load of running and in the end, the momentum and waves of our running just overwhelmed them in the end which was positive for us.”

The inclusion of Godd-

ard into the Hawks’ side has been building energy out at the North Wangaratta Recreation Reserve for a long time, with the crowds turning out in force to witness the legend in action once again.

“It was like a grand final even BJ (Brendon Goddard) said he could feel the energy in the rooms before the game,” Warren said.

“When we presented him with his jumper, there would’ve been probably 4045 people in the rooms just watching that.

“He was just first class in regards to getting around, introducing himself to every single person within the

team - he made a real effort to get on a first name basis or a nickname basis.

“We’ve got big clubrooms, and it was just wall to wall people, we had to push our way through the crowd to actually get into a circle (after the game).

“That song was belted out as loud as it’s ever been since they won the 2012 premiership, I don’t think it’s been sung so loud.

“It was a really momentous day for our footy club, and it’s something, especially the younger boys and the guys who have been through the tough times, will never forget.”

Goddard didn’t walk away

from the match unscathed, on the recieving end of some big blows including a massive tackle from Greta’s Bryce Ralph which saw Goddard lifted off the ground, rocketed into the turf and landing heavily on his side.

“In all seriousness, I’m actually feeling terrible,” Goddard said in an interview with Fox Footy’s Best On Ground.

“I got home about an hour ago, my wife Rosie is doing some research on Google now trying to figure out if I’ve ruptured my spleen or I’ve broken a rib ... it hurts to talk.

“After that, I was OK but literally just shuffling

around just trying to get through the game.”

Kevin Clarke was best on for the home side, his four goals helping the Hawks move from the bottom of the senior ladder with five rounds remaining, while Greta’s Luke Minogue and Luke Vogels impressed for the Blues.

“It was massive for our footy club, I think it was the biggest gate taking they’ve had for a hell of a long time,” Warren said.

“We won six out of the seven (matches), I think it was just the A grade netball that got defeated, so it was a good day all round for the club, it was great.”

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WINNERS AND LOSERS

ROUND

12

OVENS AND MURRAY SENIORS LADDER #

TEAM

1

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SCOREBOARD

P

W

L

D

%

PTS

WANGARATTA

12

11

1

0

269.38

44

2

YARRAWONGA*

12

10

2

0

160.14

40

3

ALBURY

12

9

3

0

137.23

36

4

WANGARATTA ROVERS

12

8

4

0

110.80

32

5

MYRTLEFORD

12

7

5

0

119.05

28

6

LAVINGTON

12

5

7

0

87.41

20

7

COROWA-RUTHERGLEN

12

5

7

0

82.99

20

8

WODONGA

12

4

8

0

90.47

16

9

NORTH ALBURY

12

1

11

0

40.87

4

10 WODONGA RAIDERS

12

0

12

0

44.73

0

NETBALL SCORES A GRADE: Wangratta Rovers 32 def by Lavington 69; Corowa-Rutherglen 52 def Wangaratta 38; North Albury 34 def by Albury 58; Myrtleford 42 def by Yarrawonga 63, Wodonga 47 def by Wodonga Raiders 54.

B GRADE: Wangaratta Rovers 39 def by Lavington 67; Corowa-Rutherglen 65 def Wangaratta 42; North Albury 24 def by Albury 59; Myrtelford 50 def Yarrawonga 43, Wodonga 41 def by Wodonga Raiders 47.

C GRADE: Wangaratta Rovers 19 def by Lavington 44; Corowa-Rutherglen 44 def Wangaratta 43;North Albury 28 def Albury 26; Myrtleford 34 def by Yarrawonga 59; Wodonga 37 def by Wodonga Raiders 51.

WANG ROVERS LAVINGTON

1.2 2.9 1.1 2.3

4.10 6.6

8.17.65 6.7.43

COROWA-R’GLEN WANGARATTA

1.7 1.5 2.6 5.8.38 6.5 11.8 16.10 24.11.155

MYRTLEFORD YARRAWONGA

2.1 6.1 8.1 11.5

GOALS: ROVERS: Alexander Marklew 3, Jace McQuade 2, Raven Joliffe 1, Jayden Bear 1, Sam Allen 1. LAVINGTON: Jake OBrien 2, Jack Kirley 2, Darcy Hennessy 2.

BEST: ROVERS: Raven Jolliffe, Brodie Filo, Jace Mcquade, Alex McCarthy, Michael Clark, Jack Gerrish. LAVINGTON: Jake O’Brien, Jack Kirley, Hamish Gilmore, Sam Hopper, Darcy Hennessy, Jack Harland.

GOALS: COROWA-RUTHERGLEN: Kaelan Bradtke 4, Jason Marks 1. WANGARATTA: Ben Reid 7, Michael Newton 7, Abraham Ankers 3, Zach Leitch 2, Jackson Clarke 1, Callum Moore 1, Joe Richards 1, Fraser Holland-Dean 1, Braeden Marjanovic 1.

BEST: COROWA-RUTHERGLEN: Cameron Barrett, William Robinson, Joe Hansen, Zander Nash, Jarred Lane, Cameron Wilson. WANGARATTA: Abraham Ankers, Michael Newton, Joe Richards, Jackson Clarke, Daniel Sharrock, Matthew Kelly.

9.4 11.7.73 16.8 20.10.130

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Mitch Dalbosco 2, Jarryd Wallace 2, Nicholas Warnock 2, Ryan Griffen 2, Simon Curtis 1, Murray Waite 1, Declan Bren 1. YARRAWONGA: Mark Whiley 3, Tim Lawrence 3, Bailey Frauenfelder 3, Nicholas Fothergill 2, Jess Koopman 2, Brayden Coburn 1, Ryan Einsporn 1, Harrison Wheeler 1, Lach Howe 1, Ned Pendergast 1, William Wheeler 1, Jack Forge 1.

BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Murray Waite, Mitch Dalbosco, Jarryd Wallace, Simon Curtis, Malachi Owers, Austin Wickes. YARRAWONGA: Leigh Masters, Nicholas Fothergill, Mark Whiley, Michael Gibbons, Lach Howe, Ryan Einsporn.

NTH ALBURY ALBURY

2.2 6.4 9.6 11.8.74 4.4 8.8 11.10 14.13.97

WODONGA WODONGA RAIDERS

7.2 11.5 0.1 1.5

UNDER 17: Wangaratta Rovers 47 def Lavington 35; Corowa-Rutherglen 49 def Wangaratta 43; North Albury 55 def Albury 22; Myrtleford 48 def by Yarrawonga 50; Wodonga 45 drew with Wodonga Raiders 45.

ROUND

15

13.9 18.12.120 1.7 4.10.34

WINNERS AND LOSERS SCOREBOARD

OVENS AND KING SENIORS LADDER TEAM 1 BENALLA ALL BLACKS 2 BRIGHT 3 BONNIE DOON 4 MILAWA 5 GOORAMBAT 6 GRETA

P 13 14 14 13 13 13

W 12 11 10 9 8 7

L 1 3 4 3 3 5

D 0 0 0 1 1 1

B 2 1 1 2 2 2

% 3.15.19 212.93 161.13 127.43 126.21 107.82

PTS 48 44 40 38 36 30

7 8 9 10 11

14 14 14 13 13

6 3 2 2 1

6 11 12 11 12

1 0 0 0 0

1 1 1 2 2

100.18 57.93 57.01 35.25 59.72

28 12 8 8 4

TARRAWINGEE KING VALLEY NORTH WANGARATTA MOYHU WHOROULY

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

NETBALL SCORES

ROUND 16 SATURDAY, JULY 16

A GRADE: North Wangaratta 30 def by Greta 75 Tarrawingee 65 def Moyhu 40.

BRIGHT VS MILAWA

B GRADE: North Wnagaratta 70 def Greta 33 Tarrawingee 43 def Moyhu 27

WHOROULY VS GRETA

B RESERVE: North Wangaratta 65 def Greta 41 Tarrawingee 54 def Moyhu 23 C GRADE: North Wangaratta 37 def Greta 36 Tarrawingee 38 def Moyhu 32 15 & UNDER: North Wangaratta 23 def Greta 15 Tarrawingee 44 deef Moyhu 5 ALL OTHER RESULTS UNAVAILABLE

MOYHU VS BENALLA ALL BLACKS NORTH WANGARATTA VS KING VALLEY GOORAMBAT VS TARRAWINGEE

BRIGHT GOORAMBAT

5.3 10.8 1.0 2.1

17.9 18.14.122 5.3 5.5

NTH WANG GRETA

2.2 5.5 3.2 5.6

8.7 12.10.82 8.8 8.8.56

GOALS: BRIGHT: Cooper Thomason 6, Nick Lebish 2, Nick Howell 2, Clay Cambridge-Dillon 2, Dylan Bursill 2, Jack Dalbosco 2, Nathan Lyons 1, Harry Jamieson 1. GOORAMBAT: Aaron Blackburn 2, Thomas Ryan 1, Toby Feehan 1, Dylan Beavis 1.

BEST: BRIGHT: Cooper Thomason, Alexander Dalbosco, Nick Lebish, Nathan Lyons, Joseph Gray, Jack Dalbosco. GOORAMBAT: Jamie Dunne, Samuel Gladstone, Nathan Hill, Thomas Ryan, Perry Knox, Campbell Mccoy

GOALS: NTH WANG: Kevin Clarke 4, Brendon Goddard 1, Taylor O’Brien 1, Luke Brown 1, Josh Warren 3, Cooper Matheson 1, Benjamin McDermott 1. GRETA: Luke Vogels 3, Matthew Naish 2, Tyler Arrowsmith 1, Bradley Whinray 1, Luke Arrowsmith 1.

BEST: NTH WANG: Kevin Clarke, Luke Brown, Tyler Schulze, Patrick Kelly, Luke Kuschert, Brock Kusen. GRETA: Luke Minogue, Mark Wettern, Luke Vogels, Matthew Naish, Ned Rohrt, Tyler Arrowsmith.

KING VALLEY BONNIE DOON

2.0 4.0 6.3 11.3.69 1.5 5.8 13.11 16.13.109

TARRAWINGEE MOYHU

4.4 9.6 1.4 4.6

BEST: KING VALLEY: Connor Shanley, Sam Evans, Anthony Ciancio, Beau Wheeler, Ryan Wait, Thomas Stewart. BONNIE DOON: Campbell Smedley, Joel Sanford, Zac Tanner, Zak Bailey, Trent Smith, Beau Smith.

13.8 16.10.106 4.10 9.17.71

GOALS: TARRAWINGEE: Lachlan Hansen 6, Daniel Witham 4, Gavin Urquhart 3, Daniel Witham 4, Jason Cook 1, Matthew Wright 2. MOYHU: Noah Campbell 3, Thomas Gorman 3, Tom Bannon 1, Fraser Landgren 1., Brock Menere 1.

BEST: TARRAWINGEE: Danyon Hearne, Patrick Byrne, Angus Beck, Brandon Igri, Damon Hansen, Daniel Mccormick. MOYHU: Xavier Wales, Dylan Carmody, David McDonald, Brock Menere, Noah Campbell, Thomas Clough.

MILAWA WHOROULY

2.6 4.7 1.2 1.11

7.10 14.12.96 2.11 3.14.32

GOALS: MILAWA: Jordan Baker-Swain 5, Aaron Braden 2, Kheda Stevenson 2, Steven Williamson 1, Josh Owen 1, Brent Newton 1, Cheyne Gilmore 1, Daniel Larkins 1.

WHOROULY: Hamish McLeod 1, Edward Bramich 1, Lachlan Moore 1.

BEST: MILAWA: Brent newton, Simon Pane, Josh Owen, Jordan Baker-Swain, Daniel Bihun, xavier Ham. WHOROULY: Jake Riley, Hamish McLeod, Max Grant, Riley Calvene, William Allen, Paul Glanville.

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Hawks take 22-point victory despite inaccuracy ■

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Wangaratta Rovers captain Sam Carpenter battles for the ball.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

CRUNCH: Dylan Wilson is tackled hard.

LOOKING: Jake McQueen searches for a teammate.

PINPOINT: Sam Murray finds space.

DEFT TOUCH: Jace McQuade wins the tap.

From back page The Panthers may lack top end talent compared to the better sides in the competition but first year coach Adam Schneider has put his football mastermind on show.

“I was talking to Adam (Schneider) after the game and he said that that was the best game for them in terms of keeping the contest alive and executing plans,” Sullivan said.

“In the end it was a bit of a relief (to win), even ‘Crezza’ (Daryn Cresswell) said it was frustrating.

“We were turning the ball over through pressure and perceived pressure and once we tidied that up we got away in the last quarter.”

Brodie Filo was the standout for his side as he continues to build towards the player the O&M is used to seeing, while Raven Jolliffe was also solid.

“We’ve been impressed with Brodie’s (Filo) attitude since coming back into the side,” Sullivan said.

“He’s put all of his energy into playing good footy and that’s starting to show.

“Jake McQueen was also good and Lukas Webb is building as he starts to play more footy.”

Alex Marklew booted three majors but was inaccurate in front of goal.

“He missed a few he’d usually kick but then kicked a few sensational ones,” Sullivan said.

“It was pretty unusual for him to miss the ones he did but he’s having a super year and we’re loving what he’s bringing to the table.”

Twin towers combine for 14 goals WANGARATTA coach Ben Reid has now booted 15 goals in his past two games following a seven goal haul against Corowa-Rutherglen on Saturday.

Reid slotted eight against Wodonga last round which now puts his season tally to 45 as his team were far too strong for the injury-riddled Roos in a 24.11 (155) to 5.8 (38) smashing at John Foord Oval.

Fellow spearhead Michael Newton also booted seven as the Magpies established aerial dominance against the smaller Corowa-Rutherglen defenders.

“I thought it was our first four quarter effort in probably four weeks,” Reid said.

“We played how we want to play, we were good around the contest and won the tackle count too which is a good sign.

“I just think we moved the ball a lot better and delivered well inside 50.”

Along with Reid and Newton’s top performances, Abe Ankers was arguably best on ground, kicking three goals along with 20-plus disposals as he continues a purple

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patch of form.

“Abe was really good, he was clean and finished in front of goal” Reid said.

“He’s back in form, back to doing what he was doing last year which is great to see.

“If he can continue to play the way he’s playing at the moment he’s going to be really valuable to us at the end of the year.”

As for his own performance, admittedly he missed a few chances in front of goal.

“I shanked a couple,” Reid said.

“I probably could’ve kicked a few more if I was kicking straighter but the delivery inside 50 was heaps better which gave myself and ‘Juice’ (Newton) more opportunities.

“I think we were leading a lot better as well.

“Cal (Moore) played more in the midfield which left ‘Juice’ and I up forward so it was good for us both to get on the end of a few.”

BIG BAG: Michael Newton booted seven in Wangaratta’s win over Corowa-Rutherglen.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

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HELPING HAND NORTH Wangaratta players were all ears for former St Kilda and Essendon star Brendon Goddard on Saturday as he pulled the boots on for the club against Greta. Goddard’s inclusion worked a treat as the Hawks grabbed a 26-point victory and their second win for the year.

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Rovers find a way Wangaratta W g tt R Rovers were iinaccurate t b butt managed g d tto rollll over th the ttop p off LLavington i gt by 22 p points i t WHAT a special day it was down at WJ Findlay Oval on Saturday afternoon.

Wangaratta Rovers hosted Lavington in the Ovens and Murray’s inaugural Indigenous Round with a smoke ceremony, welcome to country and indigenous dancing all put on pre-game to make for a great spectacle.

BY WILLSON MACK wmack@ nemedia.com.au

It was a great contest on the field with the Panthers leading the Hawks by two points at the final break, however, a four goal to

one last quarter blitz saw the home team post an inaccurate 8.17 (65) to 6.7 (43) win.

Wangaratta Rovers football operations manager Barry Sullivan was stoked with how the day panned out.

“The whole day was really well handled,”

Sullivan said.

“It was a great collaborative effort between the club, Tristan Lenaz and the O&M to pull together a special day.

“We were rapt with the jumper design and the buy in the players showed to support the round by buying another jumper.

“We had three wins in the football to top it off.”

Although Wangaratta Rovers had 12 more scoring shots than the Panthers, they could only grab a 22 point win.

“It was a frustrating performance,” Sullivan said.

“It wasn’t just the inaccuracy that made it

frustrating, it was a fast paced, defensive game and Lavington were pressing up to stop us which was an understandable strategy.

“We were lucky we managed to bust it open in the last quarter and take advantage of our opportunities.”

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