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Tania Maxwell (left) and Allison Winters (right) will join successfully re-elected candidates Irene Grant, Harry Bussell, Harvey Benton, Dave Fuller and Ashlee Fitzpatrick on the Rural City of Wangaratta Council for the next four years. Tania and Allison’s election sees the city’s first ever council without a male majority. STORY PAGE 3
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Respecting, honouring our past Page 3
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TAKING A STAND 500 men sought for Wangaratta vigil against violence, build a respectful future
THE Centre Against Violence (CAV) in Wangaratta is making a bold call to action. It is inviting 500 men from across the region to come together in Wangaratta next weeky and be part of a movement that will shape future generations of good men, breaking the cycles of violence and creating hope. So far, more than 100 men
have already registered, including teachers, coaches, businesspeople, students, athletes, police, and many others, all eager to learn, grow, and stand alongside their community. The free event, featuring internationally renowned speaker and advocate Matt Brown, is being held from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the
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Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre. Jaime Chubb, CEO of CAV, said they’re calling out for 500 men “because we know the power of collective action”. “This is more than just a gathering; it’s a movement aimed at equipping men with the tools they need to lead with integrity, respect
and kindness in every part of their lives,” she said. “From family homes to sporting fields and workplaces, men are being called upon to help create a community where respect is the norm and violence has no place. “This event is not just for those impacted by violence, but for those who want to be
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part of the solution.” Mr Brown, co-founder of She Is Not Your Rehab, said he is excited to be touring Australia and engaging with communities such as Wangaratta about the critical issue of family harm prevention. “These events are about more than just raising awareness - it’s about equip-
ping individuals and families with the tools to break cycles of trauma to foster healing,” he said. Mr Brown’s journey from surviving family violence and childhood trauma to becoming one of the most influential voices in the global anti-violence movement is extraordinary. ■ Continued page 2
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