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COLOUR UNPACKED

‘OBSCENE’ SPEED

‘Three seconds’ of excess costs Maserati driver $1500 and 12 month ban $

A MOTORIST who reached just shy of 150kph in his Maserati coupe while exiting the township of Everton earlier this year has been told his driving behaviour was “obscene” and placed other road users at serious risk of death.

The 39-year-old faced Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday, pleading guilty to driving in a manner dangerous after he accelerated to a speed of 146kph while driving north along the Great Alpine Road around 3pm on May 2.

The court heard police had been completing speed measuring outside of their vehicle, and had first noticed the accused’s black Maserati coupe travelling at 60kph through the nearby school zone.

They returned to their cars to affect an intercept, following as the accused accelerated to more than 45kph above the 100kph speed limit as he exited the township.

He subsequently pulled to the side of the road as police activated

their red and blue lights.

Police prosecutor Constable Imogen Akers said the accused had not been under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the offending.

Defending himself in court, the accused said he had shown “a lack of judgement” and was very remorseful for the offending, which he said had occurred in line with ongoing mental health struggles.

He said despite police

contending the road had been subject to medium levels of traffic, the roads had been “empty”.

“There was no one on the road at all – I drove through a town that was dead,” he told Magistrate Ian Watkins.

“I put my foot down for about three seconds – there’s no excuse.”

Mr Watkins said if the highspeed driving had occurred through the 60kph zone within the Everton township, the accused would have been serving

a prison sentence as a result.

Instead, he convicted and fined the accused more than $1500, and banned him from driving for the next 12 months.

He also ordered the accused to complete a safe driver program before becoming re-licenced.

“That’s an obscene speed on that road,” he said.

“Simply because you’re a driving a Maserati doesn’t mean you have any entitlement to drive at that obscene speed.”

Railing repair underway in Whitfield

THE road is temporarily closed at Gentle Annie Lane in Whitfield as the Rural City of Wangaratta undertakes long-awaited repairs at the bridge over Jessie’s Creek.

Council’s director of community and infrastructure Marcus Goonan said the bridge railing and some decking on the bridge are being replaced, with works expected to be finished by the end of the week.

“We appreciate the community’s understanding while these works are completed,” he said.

Vehicles wanting to cross the bridge at the King River near Gentle Annie camping reserve are being diverted through Cheshunt. The railing is believed to have been damaged in the 2010 floods and it has been a sore point for some local residents calling for its repair, recently becoming a hot topic on social media.

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WEATHER

Region remains under flood warning

By RYAN MALCOLM

DESPITE the worst of the region’s forecast rain expected to have passed at the weekend, Wangaratta residents have been urged to remain aware of their flood threat throughout the remainder of the week.

The Ovens and King rivers each suffered minor flooding in recent days, in the wake of persistent rains over the weekend which further saturated catchments throughout the region.

The King River at Docker Road peaked at 3.92m around midday Monday, just shy of the moderate flood level (3.95m), while the Ovens River at Wangaratta rose to 12.24m yesterday afternoon, exceeding the minor flood level of 11.9m, and was forecast to reach 12.3m last night before receding.

By yesterday afternoon, the King River had fallen to 3.83m, and was expected to hover around the minor flood level despite limited forecast rainfall.

TEMPERATURES:

Wednesday Max 14 Min 6 Possible showers Thursday Max 13 Min 4 Mostly cloudy Friday Max 14 Min 5 Mostly cloudy Saturday Max 14 Min 5

Our community tackles consent

MORE than 200 North East community members attended Centre Against Violence-run workshops in Wangaratta and Wodonga recently, as part of a focus on tackling consent in life.

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Jaime Chubb said the workshops emphasised the significance of calling out disrespectful behaviours.

Final flood warnings were issued for the Fifteen Mile Creek, as well as the Ovens River near the Buckland River and Buffalo River.

Only 3mm of rainfall is forecast for the rural city ahead of the weekend.

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The initiative, which had its Wangaratta leg hosted by the Wangaratta Football and Netball Club last Tuesday, sought to improve conversations about consent, being a good person, and the importance of respect in all aspects of life, with an eye to building a community where consent is a way of life.

The workshops also featured members of Victoria Police, including Senior Sergeant Paula Cutler and youth specialist officer First Constable Hayley McDonald, as well as former AFL superstar Alex Rance, who serves as chief executive officer for Australian Rules-focused ‘The Academy’.

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“By calling out disrespectful behaviours, we create a culture where accountability and respect are the norm,” she said.

“It is crucial that we challenge and address such behaviours to ensure a safer and more inclusive environment for everyone.

“Together, we can make a powerful impact and foster a community where respect is valued and upheld in all aspects of life.

“We understand that speaking up can sometimes be challenging, but it is essential for creating positive change,”

Ms Chubb said when calling out disrespectful behaviour, it was important to remain calm, assertive and focused on the issue, and encouraged residents to use ‘I’ statements to explain

According to Ms Chubb, every step taken would contribute to further building respect.

“Remember, by taking a stand against disrespectful behaviour, whether through direct confrontation or seeking support, you are contributing to the collective effort of building a community that values respect and fosters a safe environment for everyone,” she said.

“Together, we can make a difference and create a future where individuals are treated with dignity and kindness.”

Those impacted by sexual violence or in need of support are urged to contact the Centre Against Violence on 5722 2203 or for after-hours support, contact the Statewide Sexual Assault Crisis Line on 1800 806 292.

Cases down, recommendation to report positive tests removed

THE number of COVID-19 cases reported in Wangaratta is down again, with only four registered in the last weekly reporting period.

It the lowest number since early March and continues to reflect a decrease in the total number of positive cases reported statewide.

While 823 positive cases across Victoria were reported to the Department of Health last week, it comes after the recommendation to report positive of

rapid antigen tests (RATs) was removed on June 30.

The seven-day rolling average of patients with COVID in Victorian hospitals is down 24 per cent from the previous week, but there are still 146 COVID patients in Victorian hospitals.

A total of 51 COVID-related deaths were reported to the department in the last week, an average of 7 deaths each day, showing everyone still needs to take steps to protect themselves and others.

Doctor’s vaccine application adjourned

By RYAN MALCOLM

A HEARING date is yet to be set for a Wangaratta doctor’s consumer protection application, after he alleged Moderna and Pfizer had been operating without an appropriate licence to deal with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their COVID vaccines.

Dr Julian Fidge last week applied to the Federal Court to prevent the further distribution of the companies’ Comirnarty and Spikevax products, having argued they were not operating with the necessary licences from the Gene Technology Regulator (GTR).

He also posted letters of urgency to the Therapeutic Goods Administrations (TGA) and the GTR, and contended AstraZeneca had obtained the necessary licence when first releasing its own COVID vaccine.

The number of Victorians eligible to receive a 2023 booster dose remains at 4.2 million, including 50 per cent of Victorian aged 65 and over, and nearly 80 percent of Victorians aged 50 to 64.

Vaccination continues to provide the best protection against becoming severely unwell or dying from COVID.

Boosters are available at your GP or local pharmacy including South Wangaratta Medical Centre and Ramsay Pharmacy in Ovens Street.

In a brief hearing on Monday before Justice John Snaden, Dr Fidge’s application was adjourned, with a return date for a consumer protection hearing yet to be set.

A GMO is regarded as an animal, plant, or microbe whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques, a process Dr Fidge alleges occurs through the COVID vaccines’ use of nucleoside-modified messenger Ribonucleic Acid (modRNA).

BUILDING RESPECT: First Constable Hayley McDonald, The Academy chief executive officer Alex Rance and the Centre Against Violence’s Lucy Lee at last week’s workshop.

Council set for ward restructure: review

COUNCILLORS from two of Wangaratta’s existing wards have split opinion on a shift which will see the rural city move to a singlecouncillor ward structure from next year’s election.

The minister-appointed statewide Electoral Representation Advisory Panel was set to hand down a preliminary report this morning, detailing a number of options for the rural city’s electoral structure going forward, after being touted to shift to a completely subdivided ward structure under the Local Government Act 2020.

The act detailed all metropolitan, interface and regional city councils across the state would need to move to a single-councillor ward structure from their upcoming elections.

The rural city’s last review occurred in 2015, when the existing three single-councillor rural wards and multi-councillor city ward were enacted.

Current acting Mayor Harry Bussell was elected to the recently-established south ward in 2016, and said the move to a ward structure had greatly improved representation for community members.

“My point as I’ve stressed to the authorities and I’ve stressed to the ministers is it’s not about the councillors – the ward structure is about the community having somebody to go to that is responsible for a given area,” he said.

“It’s about councillors not being able to hide.

“I think one of the reasons Wangaratta council operates so well is because we’ve gone towards the ward structure –you look around our municipality now at the work we do from one end of the municipality to the other, it’s fairly evenly spread.”

Community submissions in 2015 showed almost equal support for a nine

MP calls for ongoing state support for digital hub

By SIMONE KERWIN

BY RYAN MALCOLM rmalcolm@ nemedia.com.au

councillor and seven councillor structure, the latter of which was ultimately upheld.

With the rural city home to just shy of 30,000 residents as of the 2021 census, current city ward councillor Jack Herry said in an ideal world, seven councillors would govern for the municipality in its entirety.

“My perspective is if it adds to accountability of a councillor feeling accountable to a portion of the population, to their ward, that’s a benefit,” he said.

“In the perfect world, at the end of the day all councillors should be governing for the whole municipality and balancing all needs, so ideally wards shouldn’t be required if you’re acting on those principles.”

Cr Herry said with the city ward expected to be split in order to establish the single-councillor ward system, it would be interesting to see whether wards were established along historic lines, with the urban West End and Yarrunga areas represented, or whether a shake-up was in the offing.

“Another thing I think could have some merit is to remove that urban/rural dichotomy and divide (the municipality) like slices of pizza, where councillors have responsibility and one foot in the rural communities and one foot in the urban communities,” he said.

“Rather than just see the urban areas split up and then the rural wards stay as they are, I think it would be really interesting to consider a bit of rural and a bit of urban for every councillor.

“It might be difficult because you can’t just cut the communities in half – I

UNDER REVIEW: The Rural City of Wangaratta’s existing electoral structure (pictured) was recently placed under review, with the Electoral Representation Advisory Panel set to hand down a preliminary report this morning which makes recommendations about the council’s shift to a single-councillor ward structure from next year.

think the practicality of drawing the map would be tricky – but I think the principle to remove that rural versus urban and to just diffuse that would be really good.”

The panel’s preliminary report was set to be avail-

PHOTO: Victorian Electoral Commission

able at https://www.vec.vic. gov.au/wangaratta from 9am today, before public submissions close on August 2.

An online public hearing will be held from 10am on August 8, before a final report is tabled to the state’s

TIM McCurdy (MLA, Ovens Valley) has appealed to the State Government to contribute ongoing funding to the Wangaratta Digital Hub.

The Wangaratta Digital Hub Sustainable Operating Model Project - for which $170,000 in State Government funding was provided earlier this year by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) - is currently under way and being overseen by the Rural City of Wangaratta.

This project aims over an 18-month period, set to conclude in mid-2024, to ‘identify opportunities and test options’ which would make the hub financially independent and sustainable for the long–term.

But Mr McCurdy believes funding for the facility should be supplied by the State Government on an ongoing basis.

“There has been recent talk about the hub re-opening and being financially sustainable by the middle of next year, which is good news,” the Wangaratta-based state MP said.

“However, I am concerned that if this is not achieved the Victorian Government will refuse to provide more funding and Wangaratta will yet again lose this vital resource.

“Recurrent funding is not popular in Treasury, however, when it comes to supporting tech accessibility in regional communities, I think it is a worthy investment.

Minister for Local Government by September 6.

A preliminary report filed for the previously unsubdivided Wodonga City Council recently recommended the city maintain seven councillors each with their own ward.

“Regional communities are disproportionately represented when it comes to tech illiteracy, which is why Wangaratta Digital Hub is such an important project.”

Mr McCurdy urged the State Government “to provide some certainty to the community and give us the guarantee that we won’t lose the hub again”.

Colour and character abound in artworks

By ANITA MCPHERSON

BRIGHT landscapes, iconic local buildings and figurative works feature in the first solo exhibition by Wangaratta artist, Jacki Macleish, opening at the Art Gallery on Ovens this week.

While Jacki said she has always had an interest in the arts and dabbled in painting when she was a young mum, parenting and a busy career as a midwife meant it had to take a back seat until later in life.

It wasn’t until a chance meeting some 25 years later with local art tutor Janet Leith, who recognised Jacki’s talent for cake decorating, that the artist within began to emerge.

“Janet came up to me and commented on a cake I’d made, saying she thought there was a bit of an artist tucked away in there,” Jacki said.

“She said ‘I’m an artist, why don’t you come along to one of my classes?’ and I said if you take me by the hand and we start from the beginning, I’d be very happy to.

“I never looked back after that - I just loved it.”

Jacki took to acrylic and oil painting in particular and her work began to find an audience through a network of people she knew and participation in local art shows.

It wasn’t until she won a couple of major prizes, at Wangaratta’s ‘en plein air’ Paint Presto (where the judge was Archibald prizewinning artist Wendy Sharpe), and the grand prize at last year’s King Valley Art Show, that she began to feel some confidence.

“I’ve tried lots of different genres including still life, landscapes and portraiture, but I think my favourite is portraiture and anything with a hu-

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Handy tips for family tree creation

By SIMONE KERWIN

A STRONG response to the Wangaratta Family History Society’s recent Family Tree Maker workshop has sparked plans for a follow-up.

Another workshop will be held on Thursday, July 20 at the Wangaratta Library from 10am to 1pm.

The introductory session will focus on setting up a family tree on Family Tree Maker, and there will also be an opportunity for queries from advanced users.

Participants need to bring a laptop (if available) with Family Tree Maker installed.

Installation is available to download at https://www.mackiev.com

Cost to attend is $5 for Wangaratta Family History Society members, and $10 for non-members.

Morning tea will be provided during a break at 11.30am.

For further details about the session, phone 0474 443 626 or email info@wfhs. org.au

Please book early to ensure the group is able to accommodate all participants. For more information about the Wangaratta Family History Society, visit www.wfhs.org.au.

man element to it,” she said.

“My paintings tend to be a bit quirky - and I love colour.”

Jacki said she’s inspired by many things including interesting people (she has painted a number of portraits of familiar local faces) and captivating scenes and patterns, combining many ideas until she settles on something she really likes.

This exhibition will be part retrospective, including works from

several years ago, along with more recent pieces; some inspired by the soft colours of sunset on the western Australian coast.

“Painting has become my dominant hobby - and my passion,” she said.

Colour Unpacked by Jacki Macleish will be on display at the Art Gallery on Ovens in the laneway off Murphy Street from July 12 to July 17, open 10am until 4pm, and entry is free.

The ‘Craft Chair’ returns from tour of Canberra

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

By ANITA McPHERSON

AFTER a busy tour of Canberra and a visit to the Tastes of Two Regions event on the weekend, “The Craft Chair” has now returned home with plenty of stories to tell.

Emma Keith, Tourism Officer from the Rural City of Wangaratta, who had the honor of acting as tour guide for the special guest from the 2013 Stitched Up Festival, said the adventure began as soon as they hit the road on the weekend, and it was all captured on Twitter and Instagram.

“The chair really enjoyed herself, playing on the swings in Holbrook and meeting Ned Kelly, visiting the dog on the tuckerbox at Gundagai, and even visiting the National Dinosaur Museum in Canberra,” she said.

But the destination was the Taste of Two Regions event, where visitors were introduced to all the attractions on offer in Rutherglen, King Valley and the surrounding North East townships, and Emma said the chair certainly caught

Kick up your heels at Springhurst

SPRINGHURST will host its monthly old time dance on Saturday, July 15 from 7.30pm to 11pm at the Springhurst Hall. Music will be provided by Spring Rhythm, entry is $10 per person, and those attending are asked to bring a plate of supper to share.

For more information, phone 5726 5241.

the eye of potential tourists in a bigger way than a brochure could have.

“Everyone loved it, it was a bit of a talking point, and it certainly helped

generate a lot of interest in Wangaratta’s 2013 Stitched Up Textile Festival, which is what it was all about,” she said.

Having sampled Myrtleford butter, Milawa cheese and enjoyed an evening with King Valley winemakers, the chair will now return to its home at Flynn’s in Wangaratta.

WELL TRAVELED: Tourism Officer Emma Keith and “The Craft Chair” are now back home with friends, having returned from Canberra in time for the remainder of the 2013 Stitched Up Textile Festival, which runs until July 14.

PHOTO: Luke Plummer

QUIRKY COLOUR: Jacki Macleish says her favourite artistic genres are portraiture and “anything with a human element to it”.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

McCurdy calls for action on V/Line overcrowding

OVENS Valley MP Tim McCurdy has called on the State Government to address shortcomings in V/Line’s handling of booking demand, with many passengers continuing to struggle to find seating on Albury line services.

The Wangaratta-based Nationals MP said while community pressure had forced the State Government to add more services, including an additional Melbourne-bound service on Saturday mornings and an Albury-bound Sunday afternoon service, there was more to be done to address peak demand.

“We have seen sustained community pressure put on the government, and as a result there are now two additional services on the weekends,” he said.

“The government cannot say whether these will stay beyond winter, which is a shame, however, it is a start.

“What we really need is for the issues of overcrowding to be addressed – it is not just on weekends that the trains are packed, but during the week too.

“There are only finite seats on the trains, and there has to be a point where V/Line stops overbooking the trains, resulting in unsafe conditions.”

Mr McCurdy questioned whether additional carriages could be added to peak services to alleviate overcrowding, in the

event V/Line continued to sell unreserved seating tickets.

“If only a third of the train is reserved seating, then clearly, we need to add more carriages to peak services,” he said.

“Running more services is good if they run at the right times – we need to ensure that everyone who

uses the train has a seat and access to basic amenities such as toilets and the buffet car.”

As reported in the Wangaratta Chronicle last Friday, V/Line confirmed the two additional weekend services were very popular with 270 passengers, while the regular 6.02pm Sun-

Court told giggling gave up drug driver

A WANGARATTA local caught driving under the influence of cannabis last year was observed with bloodshot eyes and repeatedly “giggled” while speaking to police, Wangaratta Magistrates Court has heard.

Appearing in court on Monday, the 26-year-old pleaded guilty to possession and driving offences, after being intercepted by officers on Tone Road on the morning of June 14.

According to police prosecutor Constable Immy Akers, the accused returned a negative result on a preliminary breath test, however, was observed repeatedly giggling in the driver’s seat of the vehicle, and exhibited “discoloured, bloodshot eyes” and “yellowish skin”.

Const Akers said the accused had surrendered a bag of cat food to police, which was said to contain 15gms of cannabis, and admitted he had smoked the drug recently.

He was arrested and conveyed to Wangaratta Police Station, with a subsequent blood test confirming the presence of cannabis in the accused’s system.

Defence counsel Geoff Clancy said the behaviour was out of character for his client, who had previously boasted a clean record with police.

He sought the accused be placed on a promise of good behaviour, however, Magistrate Ian Watkins noted the prevalence of drug driving locally had made him feel like a “broken record”.

day service from Southern Cross exceeded capacity with 60 people forced to stand on the return journey to Albury.

V/Line has said it is continuing to review its booking and reservation policies and “exploring all options to improve passenger experience”.

He said the accused had made the decision to “poison” his central nervous system, and questioned the subsequent decision to drive.

“You’re lucky you didn’t end up somewhere else – namely a morgue,” he said.

He convicted and fined the accused more than $1000, and banned him from driving for six months.

TIME TO ACT: Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy (pictured with Nationals MP Danny O’Brien) has called on the government to address overcrowding on Albury’s V/Line service.

Honour our resilient volunteers

VOLUNTEERS across the community should be welcomed with open arms and properly celebrated at the Rural City of Wangaratta council morning tea on July 24.

The morning tea will acknowledge the ongoing commitment of local volunteers while also offering the wider community to step in, foster relationships and say their thanks to some of our hardest working residents.

The morning offers a rare moment to stop and recognise the immense amount of work volunteers give to the community, from organisations including the local Rotary, Lions, CWA, emergency services, community market volunteers and care services among others.

Despite their hard working nature and extreme reliability, volunteers are often the people you don’t think about when collecting your sausage in bread, walking down a clean street or enjoying sport at your local club.

Their vital services can most recently be reflected among the community with the generous warming centre volunteers who are offering warmth and shelter to those in need this winter.

They stand as a source of inspiration and pride and truly restore a sense of humanity in a troubled world that often doesn’t seem to care for others.

Council like any other community group would be lost without volunteers and their commitment to honouring them should not be understated.

While more initiatives including National Volunteers Week which is run in May each year continue to be embraced by the community, there can never be enough ways to say thank you.

To attend the volunteers morning tea, you can visit, https://www.wangaratta. vic.gov.au/Residents/Whats-On.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

The Australian QuizNo.32

1 Sangster International Airport is one of the main airports in which island country?

(a) Kiribati

(b) Jamaica

(c) Fiji

(d) Barbados

2 The adjustable thin leg at the bottom of a cello is often described using which of the following words?

(a) Tiprest

(b) Woodrest

(c) Endpin

(d) Stickpin

3 A mignonette sauce is most commonly used with what type of food?

(a) Noodles

(b) Chicken

(c) Seafood

(d) Beef

4 Alfred, Lord Tennyson wrote an 1889 poem titled, ‘Crossing the’ what?

(a) Bar

(b) Drop

(c) Line

(d) Flood

5 Which state won the 2021-22 Sheffield Shield final?

(a) Victoria

(b) Tasmania

(c) Western Australia

(d) New South Wales

RAS syndrome very annoying to some

I WOULD like to discuss the Redundant Acronym Syndrome (RAS).

Many businesses still ask people for their PIN number - PIN stands for Personal Identification Number.

ATM stands for Automatic Teller Machine.

Again, no need to add another machine.

I have found that most of the medical profession ask you to take a RAT test.

RAT stands for Rapid Antigen Test.

Could we all make an effort to stop repeating words and just say PIN, ATM and RAT.

Margaret Kneebone, Beechworth

EDITOR’S NOTE: Apologies Margaret for the headline, I couldn’t resist.

Kelly family facts tell a different story

I REFER to the letter from John Suta (Chronicle, July 5), regarding the Kelly family.

The claim that Fitzpatrick was full of drink is not true.

The hotel manager, Mr Lindsay, confirmed he had one brandy and lemonade at the Winton Hotel, and was there only a short time.

Ellen Kelly knocked the police officer senseless and when he regained his senses he heard the Kelly’s discussing if they should murder him.

Fitzpatrick went to the Kelly home specifically to arrest Dan Kelly on a warrant for horse stealing.

Ellen Kelly was not charged with attempted murder of Fitzpatrick, but as an accessory to the attempted murder.

No warrant needed to be in hand by any member of the police at Stringybark Creek.

If a warrant exists, any police officer may arrest without a warrant being in hand.

The Royal Commissioners were mostly anti-police and although they made recommendations that some senior police be retired, demoted, or dismissed, the Victorian Government rejected those findings.

No senior police were forcefully retired, demoted or dismissed.

Both Supt. Hare and Nicolson were promoted to be Police Magistrates.

Only three junior police were dismissed as a result of the 1881 Royal Commission.

The Royal Commission commended the police stating: “No evidence has been adduced to support the allegation that either

6 Who wrote the song, She’s a Lady, which was one of the biggest hits for Tom Jones?

(a) Paul Anka

(b) Neil Diamond

(c) Burt Bacharach

(d) Randy Newman

7 The Kilimanjaro region in Tanzania is bordered by which country?

(a) Mozambique

(b) Uganda

(c) Kenya

(d) Rwanda

8 In which year did the Deepwater Horizon cause a devastating oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?

(a) 2010

(b) 2011

(c) 2012

(d) 2013

9 Who stars as Alan Caprison in the 2022 movie, The Lost City?

(a) Daniel Radcliffe

(b) Jake Gyllenhaal

(c) Channing Tatum

(d) Chris Pine

10 The 2020 Invictus Games, postponed until April 2022 due to covid, were held in which country?

(a) Netherlands

(b) Canada

(c) United Kingdom

(d) Jordan

NEW REDS: Tom Overberg, Xavier Everett,

the outlaws or their friends were subjected to persecution or unnecessary annoyance at the hands of the police.”

After Ned Kelly was captured, he confirmed to Constable McIntyre that he intended to murder him as well, as he had no intention of allowing a police witness to two brutal murders remain alive.

Dr Stuart Dawson, PhD, professional historian, has investigated the Fitzpatrick incident and his paper can be read at https:// nedkelly.info/fitzpatrick.pdf

Brad Williams, Adelaide

Saving on cars with new efficiency standard

A WELL-designed new vehicle efficiency standard is crucial if we want to end Australia’s reputation as the dumping ground for dated, high-emission vehicles.

This research proves the simple truth, that a globally competitive efficiency standard for cars will save motorists money.

Under a new vehicle efficiency standard, lower running costs and increased competition would drive a reduction in the overall cost of

both electric and efficient internal combustion engine vehicles by up to thousands of dollars.

It’s clear that a strong standard will improve the efficiency of new vehicles, increase the supply of electric vehicles, reduce CO2 emissions, bring health benefits by reducing air pollutants, and save motorists money.

We encourage the federal government to build a compulsory, competitive efficiency standard so that Australians can reap these benefits as soon as possible.

Behyad Jafari, Electric Vehicle Council CEO

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Xavier Overberg, Xavier Rech, Frederick Hearn, Dermot Mitchell, Mani D’Agostino and Alex Rech were thrilled to be a part of Galen Catholic College’s first Liverpool International Academy clinics on Friday which attracted 100s of the next generation of soccer enthusiasts from across the region. Six clinics were held across the day for each age group from under six to eight, under nine to 11 and under 12 to 16.

PHOTO: Bailey Zimmermann

Community grants of up to $10,000 on offer

RURAL City of Wangaratta’s much anticipated Community Grants Program is open.

Grants of up to $10,000 are available to community groups and not-for-profit organisations in the rural city that have projects to develop and enhance the social, cultural, and environmental experiences of local communities.

“We are thrilled to be opening the annual Community Grants Program,” said rural city Acting Mayor Cr Harry Bussell.

“This funding stream enables really great, grass-roots, community-driven projects to get off the ground in our local communities.

“Last year’s grant round saw Wangaratta’s Festival of Dance receive funding to hold a piano competition.

“The Festival of Dance committee noticed a gap in local opportunities for piano students and stepped forward with plans to host an event for local piano students to perform.

“Our local community radio station OAK FM received some funding to upgrade broadcast equipment.

“And we contributed towards Lions Club of Wangaratta for the operation of the skin cancer mobile checking unit.

“There is $140,000 available in this round of the Community Grants Pro-

gram and I encourage community groups to put projects forward – or reach out and speak to council officers for further assistance.”

If you are not sure how to get started on your application or would like a friendly ear to speak with about your project, council officers will be available at the following sessions.

• Wednesday, July 12: Wangaratta Library 2pm-4pm.

• Thursday, July 13: King River Cafe

- Oxley 10am-12pm; Plough Inn - Tarrawingee 5pm-7pm.

• Tuesday, July 18: Whorouly Cafe 1pm-3pm.

• Thursday, July 20: Wangaratta Library 5pm-7pm; Ineeta Café Moyhu 1pm-3pm.

• Tuesday, July 25: Glenrowan Bakehouse 10am-12pm; Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre 5pm-7pm.

Please note that registration is essential, so email, communitygrants@wangaratta.vic.gov.au or call 5722 0888.

Applications close on August 15.

For more information and to begin your application visit, https://www. wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/ Grants-and-funding/CommunityGrants or email communitygrants@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Showcasing our Hume region

BUSINESS and tourism in the Hume region is being promoted through two new videos released by the Regional Development Australia Hume Committee (RDA Hume). Committee chair Eliza Brown said the videos, showcasing some of the passionate locals contributing to the region’s growth, seek to help build capacity of businesses and identify new and exciting opportunities that add value to the region.

The videos feature Michael Dal Zotto, owner of Dal Zotto Estate winery in the King Valley; Ruby Ryan, owner of Harvest Moon Home clothing, homewares and gift store in Nagambie; and Jon Murphy, general manager and head

grower of Mansfield based Murphy Fresh and the Goulburn Valley’s Tatura Fresh (part of the Flavorite Group).

The footage also includes scenes from Nagambie Brewery and Distillery, St Falls Resort in Falls Creek, regional markets, galleries and other elements of tourism and life in the region.

The videos form part of a suite of communications tools RDA Hume has introduced to enhance its connection with businesses and organisations throughout the Hume region, including a new quarterly e-newsletter and fortnightly e-mail updates from the RDA Hume chair.

“The promotional videos play an important role in illustrating what Hume has to offer in terms of busi-

ness, tourism, jobs and community connection,” said Ms Brown.

Born in Wangaratta, Ms Brown is from a prominent fourthgeneration wine family in North East Victoria.

She has 20 years experience in the wine, tourism, and accommodation industries and is the director of All Saints Estate and Brown Family Wine Group.

Ms Brown said RDA Hume remains a “voice on behalf of the region to raise the needs of our communities with all three levels of government - local, state and federal - and ensuring those needs are heard and acted upon”.

To view the videos visit: https:// www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regionaldevelopment-australia/hume/ about-us#who-we-work-with.

WELL KNOWN WINERIES: Michael Dal Zotto spoke about his winery, Dal Zotto Estate winery, located in the King Valley.

Reading together

Wangaratta Primary School

BACK in May, students celebrated National Simultaneous Storytime reading the Speedy Sloth. They also completed a range of activities which complemented the storytime reading.

GOOD READ: Students including Paisley Farrugia, Emily Henschke, Tobi Wheeler and Misha Dykes show their colourful pictures of the Speedy Sloth.

Cross country run

Wangaratta West Primary School

LAST term, six determined students travelled to Benalla to take on regionals in running.

Out of the six students, Amelliah Hart, Ashton Ryan and Paige-Lee Dummett were successful on placing in the top 12 of their age group and will now be progressing through to the next stage.

The students who attended Regional Cross Country showed great resilience and admiration whilst representing the school respectfully.

1Which other planet in our solar system is closest in size to Earth? Is it a) Mars, b) Venus, c) Neptune, or d) Mercury?

2What does pure sodium look like at room temperature? Is it a) a silvery metal, b) a clear crystal, c) a white liquid, or d) a bluish gas?

GREAT EFFORT: Ashton Ryan, Amelliah Hart and Koko Hogan were among the competitors in the Regional Cross Country.

FUNDING SUCCESS: Oxley students Harriet Day and James Hester were among the students who managed to persuade the audience to support their project to create a Gaga Pit.

Game on

Oxley Primary School

Harriet Day and James Hester presented their proposal at a recent Pitcher This event in Oxley, in an effort to raise funds for a school Gaga Pit (or gaming pit).

Harriet, James and other students put their heads together to persuade their audience to vote for their idea to improve the school.

They were successful and received a $1000 community grant toward the project and it was constructed over the school holidays.

BRIGHT SPARKS: Jimmy Niklaus, Esther Pye and George Wilson with the handmade lanterns they made for the Winter Solstice celebration.

Seasonal celebration

Carraragarmungee Primary School

STUDENTS created handmade lanterns in preparation for their Winter Solstice Festival held last term.

They had fun singing and enjoying activities, including a visit from Wicked Wendy’s Spud Train.

It was a fun evening and a perfect way to mark the shortest day of the year.

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Which of the following animals dives deepest? Is it a) the leatherback turtle, b) the emperor penguin, c) the elephant seal, or d) Cuvier’s beaked whale?

Where are macadamia trees native to? a) Australia, b) South Africa, c) Hawaii, or d) South Korea?

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5Which of these sciences does not have a Nobel Prize? Is it a) physics, b) chemistry, c) biology, or d) medicine?

All four species of macadamia trees are native to Australia. 5. c) There is no Nobel Prize in biology!

3. d) Cuvier’s beaked whales can dive almost three kilometres below the surface of the ocean.

tres smaller than Earth!

2. a) Sodium is a silvery-looking metal, but it’s very reactive so it’s rarely seen in its pure form.

For more CSIRO Double Helix science visit www.csiro.au/helix or call 02 6276 6643. QUIZ ANSWERS: 1. b) Venus has a diameter (width) of about 12,100 kilometres, which is only 600 kilome-

Celebrating our city’s committed volunteers

VOLUNTEERS from across the Rural City of Wangaratta will be recognised at a morning tea held in their honour at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre (WPACC) on July 24.

With a host of local volunteering organisations stretching from Rotary, Lions and the CWA to emergency services, community market volunteers and care services, the morning tea will acknowledge the ongoing commitment of the rural city’s residents.

Acting Mayor Harry Bussell said it was important to recognise the work of local volunteers.

“Rural City of Wangaratta recognises the great contribution made by volunteers - this morning tea is a chance to personally thank the volunteers across our region for all the work they do,” he said.

“Our community has a richness and strength because of the work of volunteers.

“It has been said that we have two hands, one to help ourselves and the second to help others.

“If this makes you stop and think, join in - whether it’s working with a local community group or coaching a sports team there are a wide

range of volunteer roles across the Rural City of Wangaratta.

“Council too has a large group of volunteers who do an incredible job and create the welcoming atmosphere at the library, performing arts centre and gallery that we all recognise.

“Volunteering helps people develop new skills, make friends and stay connected while also making a difference in other people’s lives.”

Local volunteer Fiona Evans said volunteering was a rewarding experience.

“I think volunteering is really satisfying, you get to help peo-

Burns threat at home to remain through winter

VICTORIAN fire services are urging families to be mindful of fire safety around the home throughout the remainder of winter, amid an increased likelihood of burns.

Fire Rescue Victoria commissioner, Gavin Freeman, said fires within the home could take hold in minutes, causing serious burns or worse to the occupants.

“As Victorians spend more time indoors over the winter months, we’re urging people to take some simple steps to prevent devastating house fires and burns,” he said.

“Unattended cooking is one of the most common causes of house fires in Victoria, and can easily lead to burns, which is why we always advise people to always look while you cook.

“In addition, keep a fire blanket and fire extinguisher in your kitchen and use them if safe to do so –in all cases, call triple zero so that fire crews can attend and ensure the fire is fully extinguished.

“I also advise parents to supervise any children in the kitchen as well, and keep all pot handles turned in.”

ple have a great time,” she said.

Fiona is currently serving as president in her 18th year on the Wangaratta Show Society Committee, she also volunteers as an usher at WPACC, and as a member of the Wangaratta Players.

The morning tea will be held from 10 - 11am on July 24 at WPACC’s Memorial Hall, and volunteers from across our community are invited to attend.

To attend please visit, https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov. au/Residents/Whats-On or email recreation@wangaratta. vic.gov.au.

CFA acting chief officer Garry Cook said Victorian families need to remain alert.

“We know from recent CFA data that sleeping areas, lounge rooms and kitchens are the most common rooms where residential fires result in serious injuries like burns, which can often be prevented,” he said.

“If a burn happens then it’s critical that cool running water is applied to the burn area for 20 minutes, clothing is removed from the area, the burn is covered by a clean dressing and you seek medical attention if larger than a 20-cent coin.

“It’s also important to continue checking your heating systems for faults, be aware of where candles are lit in the house and use a fire screen in front of an open fireplace and make sure you have working smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway and living area.”

For more information on preventing and treating burns, visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au or https://www.frv.vic.gov.au.

Glenrowan Solar Farm survey

By CHLOE JAENICKE

GLENROWAN Solar Farm is seeking public input on ways it can help deliver social and economic benefits to the local community.

The solar farm, which is currently being constructed, is currently seeking the views of the community to help inform its Community Benefit Sharing Program.

As a part of the Community Benefit Sharing Program, there is a Community Reference Group that formed in

March of this year.

Their aim is to act as a twoway link between the project and community through representing the opinions of locals, provide opportunities for individuals and groups affected by the project to be able to participate in developing the benefit sharing scheme, and to offer local perspectives on the project and communicate the projects benefits with the community.

The community survey aims to improve all these aspects while gaining perspec-

tive from the community on their current proposed options and allowing them to give suggestions on future initiatives.

The survey closes this Saturday, July 15.

To complete the survey visit https://glenrowansolarfarm. com.au/about-us/news/2023/ community-survey and to find out more about the Community Benefit Sharing Program visit https://glenrowansolarfarm.com.au/working-withthe-community/communityreference-group.

BURN THREAT: Kitchens pose a serious fire and burn risk throughout the winter months.

PHOTO: Keith Pakenham

ONGOING COMMITMENT: Wangaratta Show Society committee president Fiona Evans has been a long-time volunteer within the local community.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

COMMUNITY INPUT: The Glenrowan Solar Farm is seeking locals’ opinions on its Community Benefit Sharing Program through a survey.

A welcoming environment for newcomers

WANGARATTA Newcomers gathered at Intermezzo Café on Thursday afternoon. The group meets on the first Thursday of each month, and those new to the district are encouraged to join them to enjoy a cuppa, chat and the chance to meet new people.

For more information, phone Joy on 0401 843 815 or Ann on 0435 275 864.

Focus on the garden

MEMBERS of Wangaratta Garden Club held their latest meeting on Thursday in the Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall in Phillipson Street.

Those attending enjoyed listening to a local apiarist, checking out displays from each other’s gardens, and catching up over afternoon tea following the meeting. The group meets at the Phillipson Street hall on the first Thursday of each month.

2 X FAMILY PASSES (4 TICKETS EACH)

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood…”

WIN a ticket for 2 to celebrate The Pinsent 100th birthday. Ticket includes 3 course meal with drinks at bar prices plus each guest will receive a complimentary Makers Mark Old Fashioned or a glass of Brown Brothers Prosecco upon arrival.

Dress code: 1920’s, Great Gatsby. Prize for the best dressed! Tickets available at PINSENTHOTEL.EVENTBRITE.COM

your details and post or deliver to our Wangaratta Chronicle

The Pinsent 100th Celebration competition

37 Rowan Street Wangaratta VIC 3677

Full Name: Address: Email Address: Entries Close: 5pm Friday July 14th

your details and post or deliver to our Wangaratta Chronicle competition

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Join the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in this magical musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved picture book.

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?

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• Anne Vinar and Shirley Gould.

• Lesley Nye and Carmel Sloan.• Mary-Ann Jacka and Margaret McDiarmid.

• Chris Edwards and Halle Edwards (5).

• Jacka and Margaret McDiarmid

• Joy Brooks and Margaret Dodd.

• Trudy Holdsworth and Elaine Ferguson.

• Nicky August, Jenny Best and Susan Cuthbert.

• Barb Vial and Pauline Lutz.

• John Cuthbert and Joy Brooks.

Circus, acrobatics and comedy fun with WERK IT

EXPERIENCE a high-energy, acrobatic comedy romp when Circus Trick Tease presents ‘WERK IT’ at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on July 26.

Celebrating spandex, highvis, vitality and vigour – WERK

IT received nightly standing ovations in its debut seasonthe show combining never seen before acrobatic feats and jaw dropping skill, in a colourful and comedic show.

WERK IT takes inspiration from the shiny and flamboyant fitness gurus of the eighties like Richard Simmons, the hip-thrusting antics of Aerobics

Spectacular Queen tribute show returns

BACK by popular demand, Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic is touring Australia once again, visiting the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Friday, July 28. The show will immerse fans in the spectacle, grandeur and extravagance of Queen and Freddie Mercury, starring entertainer, Dominic Warren.

Get ready for a night of non-stop rock anthems including We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Radio GaGa, I Want to Break Free, Somebody to Love, Don’t Stop Me Now, Bohemian Rhapsody and many more, tickets are available at wpacc.com.au.

Morning tea to celebrate volunteers

THE Rural City of Wangaratta will recognise volunteers from across the region at a morning tea being held in their honour at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on July 24.

Volunteers from across our community are invited to attend, with the morning tea being held from 10am to 11am in the Memorial Hall, with RSVP to wangaratta. vic.gov.au/Residents/Whats-On or email recreation@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

yourstars

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Keep a lid on your temper, despite any attempts made by someone who might be trying to goad the Sheep into flaring up. Staying cool helps put your adversary into a deep freeze.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) All you Ferdinands and Fernandas need to take time to smell the flowers. You’ve worked hard. Now, stop and indulge yourself with the vacation you so richly deserve.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) There’s good news for single Geminis who feel incomplete without someone special in their lives. A peek at Cupid’s checklist reveals that a Scorpio or Virgo will soon be knocking on your door.

Oz Style and the passion of the best spin instructor and cross-fit fiend.

It features outrageous circus tricks by an all-star cast of Australia’s hottest acrobats including award-winning Vincent van Berkel (Can’t Face), hula hoop sensation Lisa Lottie (Neon), manipulation idol Richard Sullivan (Jugg Life), real life strong woman Cassia Jamieson (NICA) and fierce as hell Malia Walsh (Circus Trick Tease).

Vincent is well known as an accomplished hand balancer, acrobat and as one of Australia’s best on the teeterboard, and his circus career has seen

Billy Joel celebrated with jazz twist

THE Craig Smith Quintet will present dynamic and authentic interpretations of compositions of iconic performer/ songwriter Billy Joel, at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre in October.

Billy Joel - In A Jazz State of Mind, is a tribute show with a jazz twist, taking audiences on a journey through the life and music of the Piano Man through quirky anecdotes and the personal lyrics of a true balladeer.

Hear favourite tunes like Piano Man, Only The Good Die Young, Big Shot, My Life and more, with the show being performed on Saturday, October 21 at 7.30pm and tickets available at wpacc.com.au.

him touring internationally.

A world-class and highly skilled artist, Lisa Lottie delights audiences with her sophisticated, skilled and sassy performances, the trained circus performer having also become a YouTube sensation.

Richard Sullivan is an incredible multi-disciplinary artist, acrobat and tumbler and his juggling has been described as grounded, sharp and aggressively talented.

Cassia Jamieson is a young and incredibly talented emerging circus artist who has a background in contemporary dance, showing a depth in her

National Tree Day planting event

CONNECT with nature and the community during a celebration of National Tree Day with a planting event, planting indigenous native plant along the rail trail near Tarrawingee Station.

Presented by the Rural City of Wangaratta, learn more about our local flora and fauna and help to improve habitat for local wildlife, with a free barbecue lunch provided.

It will be held on Sunday, July 23 from 10am to 1pm and RSVP is required online, or by contacting environment@wangaratta.vic.gov. au or call 5722 0888.

work which is engaging and exciting.

Malia Walsh is not only an experienced performer but a multi-award winning producer with over a decade of experience creating and touring physical theatre, circus and children’s entertainment, nationally and internationally.

Together, this over-the-top ensemble promises a side-splitting night of high impact entertainment.

WERK IT will visit Wangaratta on Wednesday, July 26 with the show starting at 8pm and tickets are available at wpacc. com.au.

Wearable art workshop at the art gallery

PARTICIPANTS can join artist Louise Meuwissen to create their own embellished wearable work of art during free workshops being held at the Wangaratta Art Gallery on Saturday, July 22.

In a friendly and relaxed environment, they will be guided in the creation of a design, its translation to textiles and learn bead embroidery techniques to create their own wearable art piece using recycled vintage and contemporary materials from Louise’s collection.

Workshops will be held at 10am to 12pm (all ages from eight up) and at 1pm to 3.30pm (adults session) with bookings via the gallery website, email gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au or call 5722 0865.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t fret if things at work might be going too slowly for you. Everything’s on track. Meanwhile, gather your family and friends for a lovely summer outing.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might feel you’re being virtuous dedicating all this time to your project. But a little time off for summer fun with loved ones will help you relax and refill your energy reservoir.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)

Your emotions might mislead you, but not your instincts. Do what you know to be right, even if you’d rather make other choices. Time will show that you chose well.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) This could be a good time to reevaluate some of the business decisions you’ve made during the past several months. A new advisor offers some much-needed counsel.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)

A personal challenge involving someone close to you needs precisely the kind of courage and honesty you can bring to the situation. Go to it -- and good luck.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Continue to build your selfconfidence by taking additional steps to assert your rights. Cheer up. The process gets easier with each clear-cut victory.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Despite your keen Capricornean sense of what’s right and what’s not, you still need facts to back up suspicions about a coworker. Bide your time. The truth will come out.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A relationship you hope to save might seem too far gone to be rescued. But continue working with your partner to try to mend the misunderstanding.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You need to keep your emotional side in check and let your logical self sort out the problem that threatens a longtime association. Expect some hidden truths to be revealed.

PURE ENERTAINMENT: The WERK IT ensemble is bringing a night of hilarous, high impact entertainment to the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.

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

Rain delays progress on Cheshunt street upgrade

BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

WORKS to improve the streetscape in Cheshunt are underway, but continued wet weather has impacted the project’s momentum.

Originally scheduled to begin in March, an outpouring of community concern over the proposed plans - and the tabling of a petition calling for better community engagement - led to the Rural City of Wangaratta agreeing to put a stay on works until a further consultation process was undertaken.

A working party of local people, formed with the help of the King Valley Residents Association, attended a workshop with council on April 11, resulting in amendments being made to the plans.

Now three months since that workshop was held, drainage works have begun on the south side of the road, but rainfall continues to prove disruptive.

Rural City of Wangaratta director of community and infrastructure Marcus Goonan confirmed the weather dependent works have been hampered by the wet.

He said updates will be provided to the local community along the way, with council expected to be in a better position to assess the situation in about a month’s time.

“Drainage works will be undertaken in preparation for the commencement of roadworks,” he said.

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

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

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

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

Next Wednesday, the club will host lunch at the Wangaratta Club from 12 noon.

WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group meets each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral.

All welcome – for further information, call Keith Fleet on 0491 114 480, Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062 or Marlene O‘Keefe on 0417 454 126.

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

Wild dog information night next Monday

COME to a presentation by local wild dog controller, Scott Stowe from the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve on Monday, July 17 at 7pm.

Scott will be explaining what he does in the area, why it is so important and how the community can help during the community information night.

All are welcome, with RSVP to Rosie on 0418 503 946 or email kingbasinlandcare@gmail.com.

Moyhu Football Netball Club event

Moyhu Football Netball Club is holding a dinner and hypnotist event on Saturday night at the clubrooms.

Dinner will be served from 6pm with the show starting at 7pm, and ticket prices start from $25 (students/apprentices), available on the MFNC Facebook page or email moyhufootballclub@ bigpond.com with bus transportation also available.

Moyhu community meal next week

“The concrete shared path will be constructed at the conclusion of the roadworks.

“There will be traffic management measures in place and minor delays are expected for traffic passing through Cheshunt.

“We are conscious of the importance of access through the township and works will be staggered, taking this into account.

“We have engaged with residents and businesses of Cheshunt and will continue to do this throughout the project.”

The streetscape works in Cheshunt, budgeted at $700,000, were originally scheduled to be completed by early September, but with more wet weather forecast,

NEURODIVERSE Peer Support Group will hold its next fortnightly meeting, commencing term three, on Thursday, July 13 from 6.30pm to 8pm at Kids Plus, 47 Ryley Street (next door to Watermarc). For more information, contact Deb on 0490 286 968.

WANGARATTA Cake Decorators meet every third Saturday of the month at Galen College in Phillipson Street from 10.30am.

Their next meeting is on July 15, and will feature Pam Archibald demonstrating a chocolate collar and truffles on a cake. Everyone welcome, cost for the day is $15 members or $20 non-members. BYO lunch and mug. Phone Jeanie on 0439 087 630 for more information.

WANGARATTA Family History Society will host a Family Tree Maker workshop on Thursday, July 20 at the Wangaratta Library from 10am to 1pm.

Cost to attend is $5 for Wangaratta Family History Society members, and $10 for non-members. Morning tea will be provided.

For further details, phone 0474 443 626 or email info@wfhs.org.au

WANGARATTA Keenagers Table Tennis Club plays on Mondays and Thursdays at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. Play begins at 8am. New players welcome. Morning tea provided –please bring your own cup.

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

Mr Goonan said when it will be finished is unknown.

“A more detailed update on the works will be available in early August once the weather has cleared and enabled works to progress,” he said.

The Cheshunt streetscape update is part of the King Valley Prosecco Road Revitalisation Project, being undertaken by council with the help of $4M in funding from the Victorian Government.

It also includes the township enhancement of Whitfield and the installation of an adventure playspace and visitor hub opposite the service station in Whitfield.

Two entrance artworks are also

SOCIAL CALENDAR

WANGARATTA Concert Band rehearses on Mondays from 6.45pm to 9pm at the Avian Park Raceway Band Room in Newman Street.

New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448.

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

The competition runs until 3.30pm–4pm, and is followed by afternoon tea. For details, phone Frank on 0409 662 462.

COME and try croquet at the Wangaratta Croquet Club, 46 Ryan Avenue, on any Monday, Wednesday or Saturday at 12.30pm. Equipment and instruction provided in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. For further information, phone club president Susan Fischer on 0417 217 009.

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

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

to be constructed in Whitfield (west of the Northeast Water supply tanks on the Mansfield-Whitfield Road), and adjacent to the Oxley roundabout.

Expressions of interest in the Oxley Gateway Entrance Art Project were re-advertised, while the Whitfield Gateway Entrance Art Project has progressed to a shortlisting stage, with three selected artists requested to provide further details on their proposal to council for consideration.

A contract for the construction of the adventure playspace in Whitfield, which has a budget of $700,000, was awarded by council in July last year, but works on site are yet to begin.

The group plays on Sunday afternoons, Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings, equipment supplied. For more information, contact Anne on 0490 173 169.

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

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

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

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

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

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

OSTINATO Wangaratta and District Community Choir meets each Tuesday from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Log Cabin, corner Faithfull and Chisholm Streets, Wangaratta.

New members are welcome to join this enthusiastic and welcoming group of singers. For more information, contact Helen on 0457 269278.

LIFEBALL is held each Tuesday from 1pm on the basketball court at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre.

THE next Moyhu community meal will be held in the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall on Thursday, July 20 from 12pm. RSVP is essential, one week before meal date, to Neil Jarrott on 5727 9464 or email neil.jarrott@bigpond.com.

Pitcher This! funding event in Moyhu

FOUR community groups will pitch their ideas to the crowd to win funding at the next Pitcher This! free event being held at the Moyhu Hotel on Thursday, July 20 from 5.30pm.

Presented by the Rural City of Wangaratta, those taking part can win a first prize of $1000, with second prize $750, third prize $500 and fourth prize $250. Anyone with a good idea for a local project, program or event is encouraged to email it to communitygrants@wangaratta.vic.gov.au with more information available by contacting 5722 0749.

Lifeball is a non–contact game of netball, designed by a doctor and physio for the safety of mature players, with no running, walking backwards or throwing high balls, but enjoying fun and friendship.

For more details phone 0418 574 404.

WANGARATTA AL–Anon Family Group meets on Tuesdays from 1.30pm to 3pm at the backstage meeting room at St Patrick‘s Hall in Ford Street. All welcome. If your life has been affected by someone else‘s drinking, this group may be for you. Contact David on 0403 552 950 or Bev on 0449 516 828.

WANGARATTA Toastmasters conducts its meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 6.45pm at The Centre in Chisholm Street.

For more information, contact Leah Walker at leahwalka@gmail.com

BLOKES Time Out conducts regular gatherings and activities on the third Saturday of the month. For more information, visit gritandresilience@wangaratta.vic. gov.au

CYCLING Without Age Wangaratta offers free tri–shaw rides to the elderly, and to people of any age with disabilities or reduced mobility.

The group provides regular rides around Wangaratta to people living at home, or living in care.

For more details phone 0418 387 089.

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Drainage works have begun in Cheshunt, with roadworks to follow, as the streetscape revitalisation begins.

PHOTO: Anita McPherson

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WERNERT (nee Phillips), Jacinta Maree. 1/6/1970 – 7/7/2023

Died unexpectedly at home. Dearly loved and loving mother of Madeleine and Sarah.

Cherished daughter of Bob and Maureen Phillips.

Much loved sister, sister in-law and aunty of Ben and Marcie, Shaun and Eliza, Ronan, Emily, Liam and Harriet. Adored special sister of Louise and Renata. Jacinta’s determination and positive outlook was an inspiration to us all. Her spirit will live on in her family and all those who loved her.

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Funeral Prayers to honour the life of Jacinta will be held on Monday, July 17, commencing at 11.30am at North East Funeral’s – Bell Room, 184 Greta Road, Wangaratta. Interment will follow the service at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.

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WANGARATTA Chronicle photographer Nathan de Vries made his way down to the Ovens and King football clash between King Valley and Whorouly at Whitfield on Saturday to capture some action. Photographs can be purchased at the Chronicle.

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under pressure.

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BEST: TIGERS: Ryan McKay, Benjamin Hogan, Jock Correll, Eden White, Jayden Whitehouse, Harvey Dodgshun. COLLEGE: Angus Kennedy, Rory

Fraser Burgan, Hudson Lloyd, Levi Smith, Harry Cook. GOALS:

Jock Correll 2, Ryan McKay

Deacon Clean 1, Kayden McKelvie

BEST: CENTRALS: Hayden Currie, Hunter Barry, Cooper Boman, Charlie Eames, Angus Jayet, Bailey Paul. BENALLA BULLDOGS: Cohen Symes, Jaxon Brunner, Jonty Priest, Jet Russell, Archer Irwin, Hunter Carter. GOALS: CENTRALS: Charlie Eames 8, Cooper Boman 2, Charlie Curr 2, Hunter Fraser 2, Hayden Currie 1, Angus Jayet 1, Seth Johnson 1, Bailey Paul 1. BENALLA BULLDOGS: Jaxon Brunner 1.

Benalla Giants

BEST: KANGAROOS: Jaxon Coleman, Cope Swinburne, Edward Clayton, Corey Marjanovic, Zac O’Shannessy, Hamish Laverty. BENALLA GIANTS: Anakin Pastuszka, Owain Boyle, Xavier Wapling, Bryce Cooney, Mitchell Cooney, Josh Hart. GOALS: KANGAROOS: Ryley Downing 3, Zac

3, Jaxon Coleman

Will Graham

Jackson Jones 1, Corey Marjanovic 1, Mario Sacco 1, Cope Swinburne 1. BENALLA GIANTS: Mitchell Cooney 2, Josh Hart 1, Xavier Wapling 1.

Junior Magpies

Myrtleford

BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Lachlan Suffield, Callum Bott, Hamish Ormond, Corey Petersen, Kai Hochfeld, Lukas Allan. MYRTLEFORD: Cooper Howden, Jake Skahill, Thomas Morgan, Charlie Piazza, Jock Pascoe, Zeke Menz. GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Kaeden Burrows 4, Callum

Bott 3, Cooper Allan 1, Jack James 1, Will Phillips 1, Mark John White 1.

MYRTLEFORD: Zeke Menz 1.

Imperials

Mansfield 2.4

BEST: IMPERIALS: Jed Marek, Luke Griffiths, Declan O’Sullivan, Charlie Maher, Angus Schultz, Max Startin. MANSFIELD: River Reeve, Hayden Desmond, Jack Marks, Edwin Morphett, Adam Storer, Ethan Pigdon.

GOALS: IMPERIALS: Jed Marek 1, Harrison O’Brien 1. MANSFIELD: Adam Storer 2, James Benton 1, Samuel Guppy 1.

BEST: TIGERS: Thomas Jones, Nate O’Keefe, Xavier Dodgshun, Marlon Togolo, Mitchell Benton, Jensen Perna. COLLEGE: Sam Reid, Lenny Sims, Harrison Bowman, Joshua Duffy, Harvey Lyster, Hudson McKenzie. GOALS: TIGERS: Riley Webb 2. COLLEGE: Lenny Sims 4, Thomas Fieldew 2, Harrison Bowman 1, Hudson McKenzie 1, Sam Reid

BEST: CENTRALS: Ryan Parsons, Connor Ormond, Kaiden Wohlers, Solomon Steer, Beau Johns, Austin Morris. BENALLA BULLDOGS: Kobi Thwaites, Nate Nicholas, Ryder Robertson, Jobe Stovell, Tom Osborne, Billy Dyer. GOALS: CENTRALS: Ryan Parsons 10, Cooper Grimshaw 2, Kai Knight

Solomon Steer 1. BENALLA BULLDOGS: Ryder Humphries 2, Joshua Montgomery

Joshua Ward

BEST: KANGAROOS: Kade Jackson, Tyler Hunter, Ollie Reynolds, Billy Hiskins, Mitchell Murphy, George Everard. BENALLA GIANTS: Josh Hart, Liam Fielding, Josh Mathieson, Noah Hogan, Kai Dervish, William Martin. GOALS: KANGAROOS: Alasdair Brett 3, Oscar Edwards

BEST: TIGERS: Mia Simpson, Kobe Ackroyd, Murphy Flanigan, Hugh Sharp, Logan Benton, Blake Kantor. COLLEGE: William Pickett, Jack Tonkin, Kieran Hope, Cooper Bowman, Tate Llewellyn, Jax Borschmann.

TIGERS: Murphy Flanigan 2, Blake Kantor 2, Kobe Achroyd 1, Ollie Fisher 1, Thomas McCully 1, Hugh Sharp 1, Harvey Togolo-Hill.

BEST: CENTRALS: Nicholas Jones, Samuel Elkington, Archie Knobel, Angus Fraser, Robert Sinclair, Jenson Morris. BENALLA BULLDOGS: Ben Wells, Hugh Ross, Nicholas White, Joshua Bamford, Ryan Lindsay, Joshua Montgomery. GOALS: CENTRALS: Dusty Hogarth 1, Archie Knobel 1. BENALLA BULLDOGS: Oliver Wardill 1.

Jack McCarthy

Mitchell Murphy

Ollie Reynolds

GIANTS: Noa Cooney

Josh Hart

Tyler Hunter

BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Zach Bott, Kalti Ross, Joel McNeill, Sam McIntosh, Leo Sammon, Baxter McLeod. MYRTLEFORD: Noah Robb, Sam Muraca, Hudson Durling, Jade Hazeldine, Leon Gabler, Thomas Griffiths. GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Will James 3, Zach Bott 2, Archie Johnson 2, Joel McNeill 1, Leo Sammon 1. MYRTLEFORD: Lucas McKeone

Blue

BEST: IMPERIALS: Archer Direen, Preston Stamp, Max Marek, Harry Allen, Judd Campbell, Oskar McGahan. MANSFIELD BLUE: Zac Hotton, Will Anderson, Sam Hough, Cruz Purday, James Wellborne, Oscar Smyth. GOALS:

Harry Allen 3, Finn Hughes 2, Max Marek 2, Oskar McGahan 1, Isaac Robinson 1. MANSFIELD BLUE: Alex Kipping

Harrison Sheeran

Yellow

BEST: KANGAROOS: Samuel Lewis, Jayden Foster, Urban Holt, Mason Skermer, Harlow Muratore, Bodhi Gray. BENALLA GIANTS: Xavier De Fazio, Thomas Snell, Jack Hart, Charlie Bowen, Noah Cooney, Georgia Trethowan. GOALS: BENALLA GIANTS: Noah Cooney 1, Jake Holland 1, Cash Nolen 1, Georgia Trethowan 1.

BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Samuel Patterson, Isaac Parkinson, Archie Johnson, Lukas Cannata, Tyson White, Charlie Wright. MYRTLEFORD –BLACK: Blake Parolin, Hunter Szaraszek, Xavier Millar, Zahra Hazeldine, Billy McMahon, Nash Durling. GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Archie Johnson 2, Jimi Pell 2, Liam Bott 1, Lukas Cannata 1. MYRTLEFORD –

BLACK: Xavier Millar 3, Billy McMahon 1, Blake Parolin 1. Imperials -.- -.- -.- 7.8.50

– Red 0.0 0.0 1.3 1.4.10

BEST: IMPERIALS: Gus Marek, Crosbie Govers, Ryley Davies, Samuel K Savage, Wally Startin, Sam Newton. MYRTLEFORD – RED: William Koers, Claye Corcoran, Milla Corcoran, Jake Jennings, Gemma Corcoran, Orlando Hunkin. GOALS: IMPERIALS: Gus Marek 2, Samuel Savage 2, Finn Hughes 1, Sam Newton 1. MYRTLEFORD – RED: Judd Carroll 1.

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DISPOSAL: Jiordan Ivone gets the handball off

NUMBERS: Zeke Peebles picks up the ball while his teammates block for him.

ON THE HUNT: Henry Gibb leads the pack to get to the footy.

WRAPPED UP: Archie Turner tries to break free of a solid tackle. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling CLEARANCE: Lenny Sims boots the ball free of the centre.

Kelly bags five in 6-3 win five in 6-3 win New club applies to join WDCA

By WILLSON MACK

DAN Kelly’s five goal haul has steered Wangaratta City to victory over Albury Hotspurs at South Wangaratta Reserve.

Kelly got his side on the board in the 30th minute but the Hotspurs equalised through Jacob Schreiber in the 51st.

However, Kelly replied almost instantly with a goal in the 53rd minute followed by another 10 minutes later to just about put the game out of reach at 3-1.

His onslaught continued though finding the back of the net in the 76th and 90th minutes to grab Wangaratta a 6-3 win.

Wangaratta coach Raff Molinaro said an injection of youth into the side was a major factor in the win.

“We needed to change the squad a little bit and we’ve had some younger players training well and showing commitment so we thought we’d reward them,” Molinaro said.

“We brought three young boys in and it seemed to make a big difference, everyone was running for each other and showing passions.

“It was pleasing to see the boys respond the way they did because we needed it.”

Remarkably, it wasn’t the first time Kelly has bagged five goals this season, kicking the same tally against St Pats on May 14.

“Dan knows how to find the back of the net, he’s unreal,” Molinaro said.

“When it’s his day there aren’t many defenders who can stop him, he was just clinical.

“We were able to give him better looks as well, we stopped playing long balls which helped him a lot and were able to build from the back.”

Molinaro sang the praises of 16-year-old Elijah Royal.

“Elijah Royal wanted an opportunity to show what he can do in the midfield because he’s been playing centre back for us and is a regular in

the division two team,” he said.

“We were willing to give him a chance in the midfield because he tries his heart out and he was great.

“He had a couple of assists and played really well, it’s always good seeing young kids play well.

“We also had Archer Hill playing on a right wing, he’s 16 or 17-yearsold and he was good too, he had an assist.”

The win also saw the return of Xander Van Bergen who played in Wanga-

ratta City’s grand final team last year.

Van Bergen originally couldn’t play due to university commitments in Melbourne but has signed on for the rest of the season.

“Xander’s a good get for us,” Molinaro said.

“He brings energy to our team which we need and he will add some great depth for us.

“Like Alex Pitt, he missed playing and thought he’d get on board for the rest of the year.”

Lady Devils fall in high-scoring affair

By NATHAN DE VRIES

IT was raining goals at the South Wangaratta Recreation reserve on Sunday as the Lady Devils took on top side Albury Hotspurs.

A total of 12 goals were scored on the heavy ground, with Wangaratta coming up short 4-8.

The first goal came after just 10 minutes, after Albury’s Roisin Wilson capitalised on a rebounding free kick outside the box. Hotspurs made it 2-0 in the 20th

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minute, before an immediate retaliation from Hannah Swindley who headed in a cross.

Albury scored twice in quick succession with Charlotte Laird (26’) and Ava Tuksar (29’) finding the back of the net.

Wangaratta clawed their way back into the contest, with Swindley (31’) and Beth Cope (32’) striking in quick succession.

A late score from Tuksar gave the Hotspurs a two gaol lead, 5-3, with Wangaratta still in the fight.

The goals kept coming in the second half, with Hotspurs pressing their attack to come away with three unanswered goals before Swindley found her third in the 82nd minute.

Wangaratta’s Beth Cope said there were some great positives to take from the match.

“Hotspurs haven’t had four goals scored against them this year, so that’s a huge confidence boost for us,” she said.

“I haven’t been in a match like it,

where both teams scored so many goals.

“We, as a side, still have numerous players o ut due to being away or injury, so coming into finals, if we have to face them, we’ll give any team a run for their money.”

The senior Lady Devils sit fifth on the ladder with six matches remaining until the finals.

The division two women had a closer score line but the same end result, downed 1-3 by Hotspurs.

THE Wangaratta and District Cricket Association could grow in season 2023/24, with a single-team club formally asking to join the competition.

Strathbogie Cricket Club has applied to join the WDCA for the upcoming season, beginning with a single C grade squad.

Despite sitting over an hour away from the association’s heart in Wangaratta, a remote club joining the WDCA is not unprecedented action, most recently highlighted by Merton CC’s inclusion into the fray.

The request was sent in by Strathbogie CC’s Bradley James, who said he had a group of 14 players eager to swing the willow after multiple years out of the game.

“If introduced, our team will go by the name of ‘the Bogie Panthers’ in correlation to the myth of the big black can that supposedly roamed the hills up here for years,” James said in his application.

“The ground harbours an artificial turf wicket, which honestly needs a good touch up but wouldn’t need much to get back to playing grade.

“The guys and I would love to enter into a C grade division, as most of us blokes haven’t played in more than five years.”

James has been invited to speak to clubs tonight at the WDCA annual general meeting, where the clubs will vote on the inclusion of the Bogie Panthers for the upcoming cricket season, requiring a two-third majority for the motion to be passed.

The AGM will also detail how the various senior and junior competitions will look for the upcoming summer, as well as the make-up of office bearers and any potential rule changes.

Bushrangers players Lily Purss and Ella Mercieca with Australian Opals legend Jenna O’Hea.

FIVE GOAL HAUL: Dan Kelly kicked five goals in Wangaratta City’s win over Albury Hotspurs. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Magpies push Pigeons but fall short

WANGARATTA took it up to the undefeated Yarrawonga but ultimately fell just short.

In a see-sawing affair at Norm Minns Oval, the home side led by five goals at quarter time but Yarrawonga wrestled that lead back to have a four goal buffer at half-time in an outstanding second term.

That margin would virtually stay the same for the rest of the game with Yarrawonga grabbing a 38-42 win by the final whistle.

Wangaratta co-coach Lou Byrne admitted the second quarter wasn’t a great showing from her side.

“The second quarter was our downfall obviously, we didn’t execute and lost balls into the goal ring,” Byrne said.

“They made changes nearly every quarter and that probably threw a spanner in the works.

“Their defence was pretty solid in that first and second quarter, we just didn’t follow through what we did in the first quarter.”

Wangaratta’s shooters were put under plenty of pressure with Yarrawonga’s star defender Hannah Symes causing plenty of headaches.

Symes restricted Amanda Umanski to nine goals, while Georgia Clarke shot 23, and Kellie Keen made six.

“They made changes from the third quarter on in their de-

ROUND 14

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fensive end and Hannah Symes is a big influence in that ring,” Byrne said.

“I think we doubted ourselves in attack, we had plenty of ball, but didn’t get enough goals.

“Our goalers at the moment haven’t been able to complement each other just yet, although they combined in the first quarter really well.”

Despite the loss, Issy Newton was electric through the midcourt, while Hannah Grady and Brook Pryse were solid in the defensive third.

For the Pigeons, Laura Davis was outstanding, while Madeleine Allan shot 17 goals.

Meanwhile, Wangaratta Rovers weren’t up to the task against the fifth placed Lavington.

The Panthers were on from the get-go and wouldn’t let the Hawks in the game, jumping out to a 20 goal half-time lead.

They would then extend that margin by nine goals by the end of the match to grab a convincing 60-31 win.

Rovers worked hard to contain Lavington’s rising shooter in Christine Oguche but was up against with the teenager netting 41 goals from the constant supply.

NETEBALLREVIEWS

Roos triumph in must-win contest

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“Our centre, Shani, she’s a goal attack but I’ve put her in centre this year because I really like and value her in that role.

“Her ability to run the court, her ability to change speed, and also because she’s a goal attack, her feeds are brilliant.

“She knows exactly where to put the ball to the shooters which is an asset.”

The win puts the Roos one win outside the top six, with just two games

separating fourth from seventh.

“This was a must-win for us to stay in contention for finals because it’s going to come down to us, Goorambat and Whorouly for the last two spots,” Mawson said.

“The top four’s pretty much set, and with the bye coming up we won’t get four points for that, so we needed to win that and there are a couple of other crucial games coming up.

“The upcoming draw is

really interesting in the next few weeks as well, it’s going to be really interesting.”

In other round 14 matches, Goorambat defeated North Wangaratta 34-27, Moyhu triumphed over Benalla All Blacks by 16 goals, Greta downed Bright 69-5, and Milawa outplayed Bonnie Doon by 13 goals.

REACH: Carly Yashenko stretches out to defend against Tayla Allen in the Roos’ win on Saturday.

Nathan de Vries

A GRADE

Wangaratta 38 def by Yarrawonga 42

BEST: WANGARATTA: Issy Newton 3, Brooke Pryse 2, Hannah Grady 1. YARRAWONGA: Laura Davis 3, Emily McNamara 2.

GOALS: WANGARATTA: Georgia Clark 23, Amanda Umanski 9, Kellie Keen 6. YARRAWONGA: Madeleine Allan 17, Hidden Player 17, Kaleisha Pell 8. Lavington 60 def Wangaratta Rovers 31

BEST: LAVINGTON: Tayla Furborough 3, Brooke Wilson 2, Kate Mastronardi 1. WANGARATTA

ROVERS: Samantha Kreltszheim 3, Kelsie Wilson 2, Molly Murray 1.

GOALS: LAVINGTON: Hidden Player 41, Olivia Sanson 14, Brooke Wilson 5. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Rebecca Kreltszheim 16, Samantha Kreltszheim 15. Wodonga Raiders 71 def Wodonga 38 Albury 33 def by North Albury 43

B GRADE: Wangaratta 28 def by Yarrawonga 35; Wodonga Raiders 45 def Wodonga 35; Albury 42 def by North Albury 59; Lavington 53 def Wangaratta Rovers 39. C GRADE: Wangaratta 34 def Yarrawonga 32; Wodonga Raiders 35 def by Wodonga 42; Lavington 44 def Wangaratta 22; Albury 28 def by North Albury 37; Corowa-Rutherglen 29 def by Myrtleford 43. 17 & UNDER: Corowa-rutherglen 42 def Myrtleford 25; Lavoington 30 def by Wangaratta Rovers 45; Wodonga Raiders 50 def Wodonga 37; Wangaratta 49 def Yarrawonga 39; Albury 26 def by North Albury 67. 15 & UNDER: Corowa-Rutherglen 18 def by Myrtleford 24; Wodonga Raiders 28 def by Wodonga 40; Lavington 22 def Wangratta Rovers 17; Wangaratta 57 def Yarrawonga 8; Albury 7 def by North Albury 31.

LINE IT UP: Amanda Umanski prepares to shoot.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

TOUGH LOSS: Leah Jenvey and Wangaratta went down to Yarrawonga by four goals on Saturday. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

PINPOINT: Briony Simpson fires a pass off in Rovers’ loss to Lavington.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

PHOTO:

Junior netball returns from holiday break

AFTER one week off due to the school holiday’s, junior netball returned on the weekend.

Premier A: Magpies Black 25 (Matilda Dean) def Tarra Blue 8 (Abby James).

Magpies White 12 (Rani Meisinger) def by Greta Blue 19 (Mia Younger).

Rovers Brown 29 (Jaymie Law) def Rovers Gold 9 (Jasmina Scott).

Premier B: Rovers Navy 22 (Finlay Matassoni) def Rovers Pink 8 (Jorja Sessions).

Yfnc 11 (Claudia Cruikshank) def by Milawa Red 14 (Molly Thomas).

Myrtleford Black 23 (Milla Corcoran) def Greta White 14 (Carla Flanigan).

Section 1: Rovers Black 14 (Maddison Craven) def Rovers

Yellow 11 (Yasmeen Sandhu).

Maltesers 31 (Harper Miller) def Milawa Blue 4 (Marley Higham).

Bright 12 (Tara Barnik) def Whorouly Cubs 9 (Allie Mckenzie).

Tarra Red 8 (Isla Waldhart) def by Milawa White 25 (Holly Rees).

Section 2: Wolf Pack 14 (Olive Meggs) def by Jellybeans 18 (Eloise Hernan).

Redbacks 47 (Clare Williams) def Alpha Wolves 10 ().

The Strikers 17 (Heidi May) def by Myrtleford Red 24 (Arabella Chapman).

Section 3: Westy Warriors Wof def Dream Team Lof (). Wild West 0 (Annabel Batters) def by The Diamonds 38 (Phoebe Reid).

Fantales 10 (Ava Doig) def Golden Girls 1 (Ava Norris).

MATCHREVIEWS

Hawks trump Panthers in a thriller

By SIMONE KERWIN

A THRILLING one point victory to the under 17s over the ladder-leading Panthers was the highlight of Wangaratta Rovers’ trip up the freeway to Lavington on Saturday.

The Hawks began well, moving the ball to their 50 in short time, but after a bit of scrappy play Lavington made a break and took the ball down the ground for the first score of the day – a behind.

After their first shot on goal, the Panthers didn’t get another off for the term, thanks to the backline of Lucy Kiely, Mak Clarke, Alanna McKenna, Ruby Bihun and Lucy Mansfield.

The second quarter started with a flurry.

After a bit of a tussle in the middle, the ball got kicked out to half back and Clarke attacked it in the middle of three opponents, forcing it to half forward where Sarah Wernert laid a crunching tackle and was rewarded with a free kick.

Her kick cleared the pack, and Mia Johnston picked the ball up and slotted it through for a goal from 35m out.

The Hawks allowed the Panthers only another point for the quarter.

Bihun, Ali Jones, Gemma Couch Trinder and Taylah Cryer gave the Hawks opportunities on goal.

In the third quarter, Ammy Thompson, Johnson,

Clare Collins and Trinny Preer caused havoc across the middle.

Immy Cook, Ella Pund and Eliza Harding gathered possessions and made a difference.

The last quarter was a nail-biter.

Right from the bounce, Charlotte Tilbrook was competing again; rucking all day, she never stopped trying.

Lavington managed to score another point, and from this kick-in the Hawks managed to scrap it all the way back to their forward line where Pund had a snap at goal which dropped just short but Johnston kicked it off the ground for the Hawks’ second goal.

Lavington was desperate to score, but Preer got the ball clean from the centre bounce and cleared it to the forward line, and the Hawks managed to move it on to their pocket with four Rovers girls and no opposition.

With three minutes to go, Lavington’s best player scored a goal.

At the final siren the score was Lavington Panthers 1.5 (11) to Wangaratta Rovers 2.0 (12).

The girls celebrated their first win for the season - and the first win against Lavington by any female Rovers team.

Best: Makenzie Clark, Trinny Preer, Mia Johnston, Gemma Couch Trinder, Amelie Thompson, Ruby Bihun

SATURDAY saw all of Wangaratta Rovers’ six football and five netball teams play on the same day at the same venue during Ovens and Murray Indigenous round.

All Rovers players joined together on the main oval just before the senior men’s footy game, where they were welcomed to Wiradjuri Country.

The open women’s football match rounded out proceedings under lights, when Rovers came up against the in-form ladder leaders, Lavington Panthers.

Rovers got off to a great start, controlling much of the first quarter and scoring the opening major of the day.

The second quarter and the first half of the third were a more even contest, with both teams having their share of the footy.

Towards the back end of the third quarter, the Panthers began to see more scoreboard reward for their efforts, and this continued into the last quarter.

The Hawks remained defiant throughout the match, led by ruck and rover combination Amy Collins and Bron McGorlick.

Ash Foubister made a mockery of the wet and muddy conditions, picking the ball up cleanly and breaking lines all game.

The Rovers’ backline, led by Kate Burns and including Faith Bentley, Bree Keys, Megan Quick, Jacinta Findlay, Sophia Gray and Amos Fuller, played with intensity, and if not for their many acts of desperation, the score may well have blown out further.

Up forward, Rovers al-

ways looked dangerous, with Jess Whitehead and Kelsie Powles scoring majors.

Final score Lavington 7.10 (52) to Rovers 2.1 (13).

Best: Bronwyn McGorlick, Lizzy Douglas, Emma Gosbell, Frankie Butler, Nikita Brown, Ash Foubister.

SEVENTEEN players took the field for the under 14s, meaning plenty of game time for all, and a determined captain in Molly Thomas led the team by example at each contest.

The two focus points for the game were tackling technique and making sure opponents couldn’t break through tackles, and limiting the Panthers’ running and play-on style of game.

The first quarter set the tone for the game - plenty of contested ball and hard running from the mids, forwards and particularly back line players. Hannah Carroll showed plenty of courage and composure in the full back role, assisted by lots of great pressure, shepherding and tackling from Erin Collins.

In the middle and around the ground, Zierra Melbourne dominated the ruck taps, providing lots of great opportunities for Thomas, Lily Currie-Fraser, Zara McCrae and Paige-Lee Dummet to show their pace and strength around the contest.

The second and third quarters saw some excellent football from the Rovers team, limiting the Panthers to a sin-

gle goal in each quarter.

The tackling pressure and teamwork from Amy Lowe, Chloe Mizzi, Madison Boulton and Inanay Gilson across the half back line was immense, with some great link-up kicking and handballing to clear the ball out of defence.

Ruby Newton, Madeline O’Connor, Zarah Blundell and Jasmine Fordham all worked hard further up the field to provide opportunities to get the ball forward, with some great marks and running to get first to the contest.

The work-rate around the ground from Mia Simpson on the wing, and Tessa Koop through the middle and across half back, was immense.

Both players showed plenty of courage by chasing and tackling taller opponents, and with several clearing handballs and kicks out of the contest to the advantage of teammates.

The final quarter saw the Rovers again keep the Panthers to two goals.

The under 14s had not managed to keep Panthers to less than 100 points this season, so the scoreline, and the defensive efforts from the entire team, was a huge improvement.

Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 0 lost to Lavington Panthers 7.16 (58).

Awards: Inanay Gilson, Molly Thomas, Zara Mccrae, Tessa Koop.

LOBBED: Yasmeen Sandhu sends a pass high.

STAR: Tarra Red’s Charlotte Walker looks for a teammate. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

TEAMWORK: Emma Gosbell and Bron McGorlick stop Lavington Panther’s Gab Goldsworthy.

PHOTO: Kev McGennan

DELICATE PASS

MILAWA White’s Holly Rees sends a pass off during Wangaratta Netball Association’s junior competition on Saturday morning.

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Roos triumph in must-win contest

KING Valley remain in the hunt for an A grade finals berth after overcoming Whorouly for the second time this year, taking the win at home 43-38.

On a cold and drizzly day at Whitfield, the Roos stretched a four goal lead at quarter time to a six goal advantage by the half, not daunted by the conditions and playing a longer style of netball.

Whorouly started to click into gear after the half, but the lead was too great to overcome, despite the Lions winning the final term by two goals.

King Valley co-coach Deanna Mawson said conditions didn’t really faze her squad.

“In the wet, we were able to still play a bit of a

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long game which was good instead of chipping it short,” she said.

“We came out in the first quarter and had a really good lead, and just maintained that through the next three quarters.

“We were changing it up, using all of our different set plays and not just sticking with the one style of play.

“Something we’ve been focussing on is not being too predictable and learning to change it up when we need to, picking that early and making changes.

“We’ve gotten really good at, when it’s close, not

letting a team get more than two or three up on us, and learning how to react a bit quicker.”

Defenders Carly Yashenko and Maggie Bromley worked hard all day and won their share of turnovers and intercepts, while centre Shani Rickard moved the ball well to shooters Andrea Uebergang and Grace Patterson, both of whom shot at more than 80 per cent accuracy for the match.

“We’ve got a really versatile defence,” Mawson said.

“They’re starting to get more experience, Carly and Maggie are starting to really click and come good in this second half of the season after playing some games together, which is good.

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PHOTO: Kurt Hickling