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Page 3 MORE than 250 vehicles CARL AND and their passionate owners gathered in Wangaratta’s Park yesterday for a HIS CADDY Apex triumphant return of the All Day, and none were more ENJOYED GM popular than Carl Upton and his 1965 Cadillac Deville. page 2. THE SHOW Full storyPHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner

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TRAFFIC congestion ti iin Wangaratta’s CBD has been under the microscope to give insight into where and how problems could be addressed to help commuters and freight get to their destinations quicker. Council employed the assistance of consultants One Mile to assess traffic profiles in the CBD and surrounding areas, with detailed records gathered of the number of vehicles, their location and frequency accessing the city.

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Marsha McMonigle, council’s manager of infrastructure, planning and delivery, said the traffic movements are central to the Rural City of Wangaratta developing a traffic management plan to improve traffic flow throughout Wangaratta’s

central business district. t lb i di ti t “This investigation has involved extensive data collection across the CBD which is now complete,” she said. “There were three types of main data which will be analysed. “Intersection counters were used which count the traffic volumes at key intersections, in between sections there were tube traffic counters (black strips) which the cars drive over,

and there were tturning d th i movement cameras placed at intersections. “There were four main intersections where these were set up including Green and Rowan streets, Greta Road and Riley Street, Warby and Riley streets and the Great Alpine Road turnoff.” All of these areas are the surrounding approaches to the CBD, which is between Chisholm Street in the east, Green Street in the west, Warby Street in the south

and the A Apex P Park the d th k iin th north. While council did not want to indicate where the congestion was occurring until the study findings are analysed, most locals would have a fair idea as to which roads and what times of day they become congested. To name a few, these include Rowan Street city bound before school drop-off and after pick-up, Parfitt Road before 9am and after 5pm, and Murphy and Riley

streets times t t att varying i ti during weekdays. There has also been a long running debate over whether Wangaratta needs another Ovens River crossing to ease congestion on Rowan Street and Parfitt Road routes. “We are now looking to take these results and we'll engage with key stakeholders from the community and once this is finalised, the results will be taken to council for consideration,” Ms McMonigle said.

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Free Community Open Day for Wangaratta INTERACT Australia, part of the IntoWork Group, is hosting a Wangaratta Community Open Day this Wednesday, with activities designed to bring people together, celebrate disability and foster positive changes for those with disabilities. The whole community is invited to attend and enjoy activities, informative talks and have the opportunity to meet, connect and find common ground with those living with disabilities . There’ll also be kids play activities, popcorn, ice-cream, and a sausage sizzle in a barrierfree environment. Interact State Manager Tim Weir said the open day will also be an opportunity for people and businesses to learn more about employment opportunities and pathways. The event will be held at 49 Reid St, Wangaratta from 11am to 3pm. Entry is free. For more information on attending the open day, please contact 1300 FUTURE.

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RURAL City of Wangaratta, in partnership with local businesses, is hosting a weekend aimed to inspire local residents to get out and explore all there is to offer in the local region. Councillor Irene Grant said hospitality, retail and service businesses are throwing open their doors with a range of exciting one-off deals across the ‘Explore There’s More’ weekend of March 25-26 to highlight what is available right here at home. “It’s time to reconnect with our local area, taste the local produce, visit some beautiful wineries, and pop into one of our wonderful galleries to see what's on offer,” she said. “It will be a perfect weekend to visit different hospitality, service, and retail businesses so that next time your family and friends visit you have all the upto-date information to be their tour guide. “From Glenrowan to Boorhaman, Whorouly and Eldorado through Milawa, Oxley and Moyhu and into the King Valley - there is so much to see and do around the municipality.” Milawa Bread is among businesses participating in the

MILAWA MILLING: Adam Rivett from Milawa Bread with the flour milling machine he will be displaying at the ‘Explore There’s More’ event this month. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling weekend offering product samples and demonstrating the milling process with owner and baker, Adam Rivett, keen to get involved. “Our role for this year is to showcase the milling process

and do tastings of the breads that our Stonewood flour goes into,” he said. “This will be a great opportunity for us to show locals what we do, show them the passion behind our products and really

work towards building knowledge of local products and producers in our own community.” To find out more and plan your weekend visit, https://www. wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Business/ Explore-Theres-More.

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IT wasn’t just its size, at a formidable six metres in length, that made a 1965 Cadillac Deville something of a show stopper amid more than 250 vehicles sprawled out in Apex Park yesterday. The cherry coke, burger and fries and cherry Sunday hanging off the side table on the driver’s seat only helped embellish and evoke wonderful memories of 1960s American culture. For proud owner Carl Upton of Corowa, the Caddy is more than a labour of love. “It’s the ultimate ride,” he enthused, a smile beaming from underneath his obligatory cowboy hat. “As a teenager I dreamed of owning one, seeing it feature in the 1960s culture. “I settled for an FJ Holden as my first car, moved up to a Commodore and three years ago I was lucky enough to buy the Caddy. “In it’s day it was known for being the only vehicle that could run at 90mph (145km/h) while only needing one finger on the steering wheel..it just drives so smoothly, but I’m not going to say if I’ve tried that.” Carl drives it every chance he gets. “We were recently up at Parkes, participating in the Elvis festival, driving in the parade with an Elvis impersonator on board,” he said. “The vehicle is well known up there, having won the People’s

ON SHOW: Carl Upton drew plenty of attention with his 1965 Cadillac Deville at yesterday’s All GM Day in Apex Park. PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner Choice several times. “The car, while built almost 60 years ago, has only been in Australia for 18 years and its was totally rebuilt in 2007 by the previous owner. “It really was ahead of its time. “It was built with climate control air conditioning, is fully auto with power steering, all electric operated windows, seats and roof, and its seven litre V8 engine puts out 340 horse power. “It’s a dream to drive and it is very easy to park, as it was

one of the last rear wheel drive Caddys. “Performance wise, it has similar fuel consumption and running costs to a Ford Ranger twin cab ute. “The real beauty is that there are no computers doing anything, so there are no problems. “And it just never seems to get dirty.” Yesterday’s triumphant return of the All GM Day in Wangaratta was a record breaker. Early Holden Car Club of

Wangaratta member Anthony Cutrona, who started the event more than 20 years ago, said this was the first time the show has drawn more than 250 entries. Club president Lester Hilli said it was very pleasing result, after several years of hiatus due to COVID restrictions. “Owners came as far as Sydney to participate,” he said. “We had a wide range of GM vehicles over many years, all all vintages of Holden spanning from the very first in 1948 to the last built in 2017.”

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Driver remains in custody after alleged car theft, police pursuit near Wangaratta

SMILE: Enjoying Wangaratta’s inaugural Pride Fair Day, posing for a selfie on Friday were (from left) Mieke Bosland, drag queen Sarah Belle , LINE Wangaratta Inc president Allison Winters and Victorian Minister for Equity Harriet Shing. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

First Pride Fair Day an overwhelming success By JEFF ZEUSCHNER and BAILEY ZIMMERMANN ORGANISERS of Wangaratta’s first ever Pride Fair Day say the “overwhelming” response from the community vindicates the need for the event, and importance of it continuing each year. An estimated 500 people enjoyed the colourful celebration, which included 30 stallholders, in King George Gardens on Friday afternoon. Allison Winters, president of LINE (LGBTQIA+ In the North East) Wangaratta Inc which organised the event, said the roll-up far exceeded expectations. “We were hoping for around 100 people but we had 500...it was overwhelming,” Allison said. “I think Friday demonstrated the need for such an event in our community and we want to make it bigger and better next year. “It was wonderful for Rainbow families, same sex couples and

Pride Hub helping make a difference A MONTH after opening in Wangaratta, regional Victoria’s first and only Pride Hub is helping make a difference to the LGBTQIA+ community. LINE (LGBTQIA+ In the North East) Wangaratta Inc president Allison Winters said the hub at the Wangaratta Woollen Mills, is a welcoming space where people can safely express their gender indentity. “We’ve got gender affirming clothing and accessories, and can offer support...the one on one connections can be life changing,” Allison said. The hub is open Fridays (1-5pm) and Saturdays (9am-1pm) and more volunteers to help staff the hub would be welcome. LGBTQIA+ people and allies to join together and connect with the wider community to celebrate arts, music, dance and other live performances. “We don’t see enough of the LGBTQIA+ culture in the community.” Victorian Minister for Equality, Harriet Shing, was among the crowd enjoying the festivities. She said Wangaratta’s inaugural Pride Fair Day as a “crucial day” in helping promote community diversity within the region. “The relationship forged with

LINE Wangaratta and the Rural City of Wangaratta has been a really wonderful way to include people, celebrate our diversity and to bring people together to have fun, connect and explore more opportunities,” Ms Shing said. “This also demonstrates very clearly our rural and regional communities across the entire state are so welcoming, so inclusive, vibrant and are really wonderful places to live and raise families.” The event received $6894 in funding through the State Govern-

ment’s Pride and Festivals fund, an annual funding program operating since 2018. Ms Shing said the State Government wanted to ensure events such as the Pride Fair Day continue not only within the urban borders of Melbourne, but also in regional areas such as Wangaratta to strengthen community inclusivity. “Visibility is really important and that’s why events like this have been a part of the package of support we have provided to community organisations, including this particular festival, to bring people together,” she said. “We know LGBTIQ+ people have a very difficult time, face discrimination, isolation and harassment. “There is significant disadvantage faced by LGBTQI+ people throughout our lives and the antidote to a lot of that is visibility, the antidote is pride and days like this are so crucial in helping that pride to flourish.”

POLICE have arrested and charged a man following a series of evades and pursuits in the Wangaratta area last Wednesday. Victoria Police said officers first attempted to intercept a black Mercedes sedan on Sunrise Track about 6.10am. It’s alleged the Mercedes drove into a paddock to avoid police and then crashed through a fence and onto Warby Range Road before driving off. Approximately three hours later the same vehicle was later seen speeding along Greta Road. Police attempted to intercept the car but due to safety concerns the pursuit was terminated. The car was spotted about 3pm and Victoria Police’s Air Wing were called in. They kept observations on the sedan and stop sticks were eventually successful in stopping the car on Wangaratta–Yarrawonga Road after the vehicle had been driven off–road and through paddocks. Once the car stopped it’s alleged the driver ran from the vehicle and swam across Boundary Creek before members caught up with him and arrested him. A 35–year–old Yarrawonga man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, theft, drive in a manner dangerous whilst pursued by police, unlicensed driving and other offences. He faced Myrtleford Magistrates’ Court on Friday where he was further remanded in custody to appear in Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court later this month.

Driver killed in two car collision A DRIVER died following a collision between two cars in Barnawartha North early Saturday morning. Police said two vehicles collided at the intersection of the Murray Valley Highway and Old Barnawartha Road about 5.40am. The driver of one of the vehicles died at the scene. The driver of the second vehicle was conveyed to hospital with minor injuries. Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

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Bringing back a native frog species to Winton Wetlands A LONG-lost native frog is being returned to the waters of the Winton Wetlands. A small group of Growling Grass Frogs have been relocated from an area near Bendigo to the wetlands, where these frogs have become locally extinct in recent decades. The move has been supported by the Federal Government and it follows the formation of a network of interested parties including Winton Wetlands, local water catchment authorities, Melbourne University, leading amphibian researchers Dr Matt West and Dr Geoff Heard, and others. Some 30 frogs - including metamorphs - were transferred from near Bendigo

last Thursday night and they are now being held in a custom-built quarantine and breeding facility at Winton Wetlands for four weeks, after which they will move into captive breeding enclosures. “During their time in captivity, a rigorous process of health checks is being maintained, monitoring for potential fungal infection or any other potential problems which could hold up the release of these growlers back into the wetland system,” wetlands ecologist Lance Lloyd said. “Growling Grass Frogs were once common in wetland ecosystems but are now regarded as a threatened species in Victoria and elsewhere.”

THREATENED SPECIES: One of the Growling Grass Frogs relocated from Bendigo to Winton Wetlands last week. Mr Lloyd said they became locally extinct at Winton Wetlands due to loss of habitat caused by permanent flooding of the wetlands for an artificial lake in the late 1960s (now de-commissioned) was well as in-

troduced fish and fungal infection. “They were an important species in the original ecosystem as predators of other frogs and insects,” he said. “If a healthy population of these frogs can be re-

established on the reserve, it will be a big step toward restoring ecological function and biodiversity to the wetlands, encouraging the return of more migratory birds. “It will also provide proof of the success of the process we're using, and create a new local source population for further rewilding efforts in other wetlands across the region in due course.” Mr Lloyd said a laboratory and breeding facility has been created at Winton Wetlands for the ongoing work, with the first growlers expected to begin breeding in captivity in spring this year and the first release of frogs onto the open reserve due in late spring.

HEALTH TESTS: Dr Matt West testing frogs for Chytrid Fungus.

Zero waste workshop good for envionment By CHLOE JAENICKE COMMUNITY members embraced environmental initiatives at a ‘Zero Waste at Home’ workshop held at the Wangaratta library by the Rural City of Wangaratta earlier this month. Council’s environmental/ sustainability educator, Sally Hughes, shared ways of working towards zero waste and discussed ideas such as being prepared, writing a shopping list, carrying reusable cups and reusable shopping bags, rethink, reduce, repair and recycle, making conscious choices about what you consume, and growing you own food and composting. Ms Hughes also shared sustainable recipes for items such as all-purpose cleaner using things you can find at home or at the supermarket. “We made an all-purpose cleaner, which was as simple as using water and vinegar and then we just added some drops of lavender and lemon oil,” she said. The aim of the event, according to Ms Hughes, was

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING: Getting hands-on at the ‘Zero Waste at Home’ workshop were (from left) Jacky Brinkley, Mary-Ann Sargent, Sally Hughes and Robert Bruce. PHOTO: Chloe Jaenicke to get people to think about living more sustainably and finding ways that they can reduce waste. “It’s about getting people to rethink how they’re using plastics and a little about en-

couraging people to change their mindset,” she said. “We’ve become used to everything being very convenient and we've become accepting of plastic in nearly everything you buy, we’ve

come to a spot where we don’t seem to question it. “So we are encouraging people to have a think about it and look at your options for making more sustainable options.”

Ms Hughes said council was urging people to think more carefully about their consumption, recycling habits and what bins they are using. “Our aim is to promote

Dishwasher powder 2cups washing soda to 1 cup citric acid Measure the ingredients into a bowl. Use a fork to thoroughly mix. Store in an airtight container reducing,” she said. “Landfill must be reduced, it is an inefficient use of resources. “We can all make positive choices and live more sustainably.”

Riverine Plains to host Youth in Ag Dinner RIVERINE Plains is hosting a Youth in Ag Dinner at The Sebel, Yarrawonga, on Friday, March 24. Riverine Plains project officer and event organiser, Rhiannan McPhee, said the dinner was a great opportunity for young farmers, students and industry professionals to get together and connect with like-minded people in agriculture. “We had terrific feedback about last year’s event and the night was such a huge success that we knew we had to run another one this year,”

said Ms McPhee. “As well as providing members and non-members with opportunities to connect in the community, it's also going to be a really fun night that we are all really looking forward to.” Riverine Plains will also be introducing the 2022 John Hanrahan Scholarship, Uncle Tobys Scholarship and Corteva Agriscience Scholarship recipients at the dinner. The event is supported by Riverine Plains Youth in Ag Partners, Elders and Corteva Agriscience. The Riverine Plains Youth in Ag dinner will

be held from 6-11pm on Friday, March, 24 at The Sebel, Yarrawonga. Tickets cost $50 and includes a complimentary drink from Squires Winery, two course dinner and entertainment. Ticket sales close 5pm, March 14. Ms McPhee said Riverine Plains is passionate about the next generation and are pleased to be hosting events that youth in our region are excited to attend. Tickets to the Riverine Plains Youth in Ag Dinner can be purchased via www.riverineplains.org. au.

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Warby St works start tomorrow

REPLACEMENT OF TREES: This image shows where the trees are located on Warby Street, which will be replaced with 12 Quercus rubra Red Oaks.

ROAD rebuilding works will be undertaken on Wangaratta’s Warby Street between Ryley and Roger streets from tomorrow to March 30 by Regional Roads Victoria. The works being undertaken include the removal of six street trees which are damaging infrastructure. After the trees are removed council will be replacing them with 12 Quercus rubra Red Oaks. The trees will be planted in the same stretch of road in a more sustainable manner to allow the infrastructure and trees to survive together into the future. “Rural City of Wangaratta is pleased to be supporting Regional Roads Victoria in these major road replacement works,” council director of community and infrastructure, Marcus Goonan, said. “The works will severely impact the

six existing Brachychion populneus and Melaleuca stypheliodies trees making them unviable, so the decision has been made to remove and replace them. “The Red Oak trees selected as replacement to be planted along Warby Street will provide a welcoming avenue into Wangaratta’s central business district.” Tree removal will begin on tomorrow, with works on the road continuing until late March. Preparations for tree planting will be made following completion of the road works and the dozen trees will be planted by early winter. Council is communicating with residents directly affected by the works. If you have questions about these works, lodge an inquiry with council at https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/ Services/Report-or-request.

Feathers ruffled over inquiry

By STEVE KELLY

MPs lock horns as future of duck shooting in the firing line

AN inquiry into native bird hunting in Victoria will be carried out this year after it received the support from upper house state MPs, 20 votes to 15, last week. It follows the 2023 duck hunting season having been scaled back to five weeks with a four bird bag limit - in what some commentators say will be the last ever in Victoria. The topic was hotly debated, with upper house deputy leader Lizzie Blandthorn introducing the proposed

inquiry and stating “native water bird hunting should be banned”. “An inquiry gives everybody the opportunity to voice their opinions,” she said. Eastern Victoria MP Melina Bath labelled the inquiry as “an absolute charade” and described Ms Blandthorn’s address as a speech on “the banning, the cessation of duck hunting in Victoria”. “Why don’t we just cut to the chase and bring in the legislation?” Ms Bath asked.

“You may as well provide your resignation to the Labor Party and join the Animal Justice Party (AJP), because what we have just heard is the total cessation of all livestock, all management of animals, and birds for that matter, and this is a foregone conclusion from your point,” she told Ms Blandthorn. AJP MP for Northern Victoria, Georgie Purcell, told parliament that for 10 years she has joined volunteers on the wetlands.

“This year will be my 11th and I hope it will be my last,” she said. “The behaviour we have all seen is atrocious.” Ms Purcell said the 2017 duck season opening weekend was one of the most traumatic experiences of her life. “I spent sunrise to sunset trudging across the Koorangie marshes in Kerang...our pillowcases, backpacks and even our pockets were full of dead and dying birds,” she said. Liberal MP for Western Vic-

toria, Bev McArthur, accused Ms Blandthorn, Ms Purcell and the Greens MPs for not doing anything practical and said “all you do is go out and protest”. “Minister, I bet you have never been out trying to save the wetlands or develop them,” Ms McArthur said. “The benefit to the community and the birdlife via scientific research is enormous. “They support the breeding ground of 230 bird species, of

which only seven, or three per cent, are listed for hunting.” The select committee will consist of three Legislative Council MPs from the government, three from the opposition and three from the crossbench, with a report to be tabled by August 31. Areas of inquiry will include the operation of the annual native bird hunting seasons; arrangements in other Australian jurisdictions; their environmental sustainability and impact on amenity; and their social and economic impact.

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Congestion points in part to ‘growing pains’ TRAFFIC congestion, at peak times of the morning and afternoon, has certainly become more noticeable in Wangaratta over recent years. It is particularly punctuated at several keey roundabouts in and out of the city’s CBD. While it is hardly going to raise an eyebrow for those use to Melbourne’s chaotic roads, it is nevertheless an aspect we’d rather not see become the ‘norm’ in our regional existence. Invariably these periods of congestion due to increased vehicular traffic point in part to ‘growing pains’ with a rising population, together with other factors. Community interest in the results of a recent traffic study commissioned by the Rural City of Wangaratta council will no doubt demand measured and careful consideration for what can be done to help alleviate current and future traffic congestion - both within our own means, and potentially exploring other options requiring state/federal support, such as a second river crossing.

Proud achievement for all in community WELL done to all those associated with Wangaratta’s first ever Pride Fair Day, held in King George Gardens on Friday. The event certainly helped celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community, and allowed the wider community to connect and enjoy the rich and vibrant culture. Freedom of expression and identity is something we cherish in our country, and events like Friday help nurture greater awareness and understanding to the benefit of all.

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FACEBOOK users have commented on the retirement of Rob and Di Worthington after nearly 36 years of ownership at the Phillipson Street West End Lotto and Wool store.

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Mark Worthington: Not usually a big one for public affection, but my sister and I couldn’t be more proud of Mum and Dad and what they’ve achieved in 36years of local business! They’ve certainly displayed to us the value of hardwork and

commitment. On behalf of Jayne and I thank you to everyone within the local Wangaratta community who supported mum and dad over the years, I know for a fact they are going to miss their customers dearly!! Sandy Hickey: I remember the day you took over. You have worked hard and done an amazing job. Happy retirement.x Fredericka Allan: A huge congratulations to two of the most dedicated,

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hardworking and beautiful people we know xoxo so proud of you both The Bulls Head Hotel: Congratulations to you both enjoy what’s ahead Merle Ireland: Congratulations on your retirement enjoy will be missed so very much thank you for you warm and very helpful service over the yeats Robyn Landgren: Thanks for your customer service and your friendship through out the years. Enjoy

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your next journey in life, I’m sure there will be lots of great times ahead Heather Bon Bon: Best wishes to you. Thank you for all the wool for my blankets and making sure there were decent looking clothing for my babies Di. Hope retirement is all that you want xoxo Kristan Linney: Congratulations Di and Rob! The Phillipson St shops certainly won’t quite be the same without you!

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Stop making changes to superannuation WHEN will governments stop changing the superannuation rules so we can plan for our retirement. This recent proposal is discrimination against a few wealthy people who put money into their super accounts legally. Many I believe have worked hard to accumulate their nest egg and were hoping to enjoy the fruits of their labour in retirement. But it misses out on many people who have defined benefits superannuation who will get well in excess of the $3 million during their retirement. This includes politicians and public servants as apparently this issue is too complex (front page of The Australian last Friday). This would increase the number from 80,000 to around 500,000. The majority of politicians would have superannuation before entering parliament, so why not add 12 per cent to their parliamentary salary which would be compulsorily given to their existing superannuation arrangement. Then they would appreciate the impact of the continual changes of the goal posts. The best advice at the moment is to put in the bare minimum into superannuation as these continual changes are eroding its purpose. John Walker North Wangaratta

Sacking of Moira Shire Council DISMISSING a democratically elected body is never a decision that should be taken lightly or done without the express interests of the constituents – in this case the ratepayers, councillors and management and staff of the organisation. But as always, the people within the Moira Shire, the people within the employment of the Moira Shire, and those that are elected to govern need to be protected and safe. Like all councils in Victoria, things have not always been right in the Moira Shire, and there have been headlines over the past eight to 10 years which have indicated little issues bubbling away under the surface. The report tabled in Parliament (last week) has many concerning points, and also has clear recommendations which will be implemented in due course by the appointed administrators. I can assure the residents of Moira Shire that I will continue to represent their needs to the panel of administrators when they are appointed.

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SKILLS ON SHOW: Wangaratta SES volunteers demonstrated their potential life saving skills during yesterday’s All GM Day in Apex Park. With an entralled crowd of hundreds watching on, unit members used the jaws of life to remove doors on an old stationwagon to allow easy extractiion of anyone stapped inside. PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner The delaying of elections until 2028 is in my view, excessive, and deprives the ratepayers an opportunity to democratically elect their local government representatives. This is not an ideal situation, and many people have been put in unfair positions. However, I know that change will happen, and that the Moira Shire will return to serving the ratepayers in a way that ensures their interests are protected, and that everyone will feel safe going to work. Tim McCurdy (MLA, Ovens Valley)

New health plan must give freedom of choice THE State Government must amend its Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill. People should have freedom of choice on whether their health information is automatically accessible to all public health professionals. While we all want to help our frontline health workers as much as possible, this Bill has some flaws which need to be ironed out. The plan could have major implications for victims of crimes such as domestic violence, or people with highly sensitive health information such as mental health issues or family planning, where privacy is vitally important. The current Bill would require participating health services to upload all relevant

health information to a central governmentrun database accessible to health workers. Patient consent is not required and there is no ability to opt out or chose to restrict access to health information that might be sensitive in nature. By contrast, the national My Health Record allows people to opt out and about 10 per cent of Australians chose to do so.” The AMA is generally supportive. However, the Law Institute of Victoria wants the government to withdraw the bill and engage in greater consultation over privacy concerns. The Nationals are seeking two amendments in the Upper House; to include an opt-out provision; and to remove an FOI exemption. Gaelle Broad, Northern Victoria MP

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MPs want to see end to ‘jobs for mates’ culture

INDEPENDENT MP Sophie Scamps, with the support of Indi MP Helen Haines, has tabled a bill to end the ‘jobs for mates’ culture in federal politics. The MP for Mackellar Dr Scamps tabled her Transparent and Quality Public Appointments Bill 2023 ('Ending Jobs for Mates Bill') in the House of Representatives last week. The bill, which was seconded by Dr Haines, seeks to end the ‘jobs for mates’ culture in federal politics by legislating a transparent and independent process for major Commonwealth public appointments. If legislated, the bill, which was drafted in partnership with The Centre for Public Integrity, would see the creation of a Public Appointments Commissioner (PAC) and departmental Independent Selection Panels (ISP) overseen by a Parliamentary Joint Committee on Appointments. The PAC and departmental ISPs would be responsible for implementing a transparent and independent recruitment process for all major Commonwealth public appointments. This would include, for example, the National AntiCorruption Commissioner, the Information Commissioner, and members of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). In her speech to parliament, Dr Haines said she was proud to second the bill and commended Dr Scamps for “shining a light on this

pernicious problem”. Dr Haines likened the jobs for mates as “essentially a political loyalty award scheme” rather than a legitimate appointment process for Federal Government positions. “It’s time to stop this cronyism, this patronage for pals,” she said. “Political appointments have grown substantially in the last five years, and many of these appointments are made on election eve. “Across all Federal Government appointees, seven per cent have a direct political connection, and this figure rises to 21 per cent among those positions that are well paid, prestigious and powerful.” Dr Haines said both sides of politics at state and federal level are guilty of slipping a sweet spot to a loyal mate, a former party MP, a staffer, a party member or even a failed candidate. “And aside of fundamental morality, this matters because we are potentially missing out on the very best people and jobs for mates can constrain public policy,” she said. “When political party loyalty is being rewarded, appointees are less likely to put forward policy recommendations and reforms that might rock the boat and that don’t align with party positions - this is a big problem. “But this bill brings a clear fix which would align us with international best practice.” Dr Scamps said, “Australians have seen a fossil fuel executive appointed as chair

When political party loyalty is being rewarded, appointees are less likely to put forward policy recommendations and reforms that might rock the boat and that don’t align with party positions - this is a big problem. - Indi MP Helen Haines

ALPINE Valleys Community Leadership (AVCL) is again delivering a local Disaster Recovery and Climate Change Adaptation Program. The program, which is fully funded by the Australian Government as part of the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program, will immerse participants in eight program days from April through to August, and include site visits in Beechworth, Dederang, Wangaratta, Wodonga and an overnight retreat in Corryong. Facilitated by Chris Mirams and Dr Gary Saliba, the program focuses on the development of leadership and strengthening the capacity of participants in leading change, particularly as it relates to disaster recovery and climate change adaptation. Applications for the program close this Friday, March 17. For further information go to the AVCL website: https:// bit.ly/2023drcca.

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NO MORE JOBS FOR MATES: Indi independent MP Helen Haines addresses the Speaker in the House of Representatives last week. PHOTO: AUSPIC for mates' style appointments”. “There is often more rigour and transparency for a $100,000 per year position in the public service, than there is for a government appointed

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WITNESSES to a crash near Murdoch Road are being urged to come forward, after an unidentified vehicle allegedly drove from the scene. Police allege a vehicle crashed through the front fence of the residential property around 11pm on Saturday, March 4, causing considerable damage before continuing to drive down Murdoch Road. Anyone with information is urged to contact Leading Senior Newton at Wangaratta Police Station on 5723 0888 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Celebrating a lifetime of tennis By CHLOE JAENICKE WANGARATTA Hardcourts Tennis Association members have honoured Margaret Hunt with a lifetime contribution award. Many players, juniors Ms Hunt coached and former committee members she served with gathered at the clubhouse for a surprise dinner to laud the many years of service by the now 86 year old. “I was fairly overwhelmed

with that I couldn’t even get a speech out,” she said. “It was just so lovely.” Ms Hunt said she was introduced to tennis by her uncle in the 1950s, starting at the Methodist Tennis Club, and remained on the courts until 2010. Throughout her tennis career she played doubles, both mixed and ladies, and also spent some time on the hardcourts committee as secretary and treasurer. She was even apart of initi-

atives to improve the courts, some of which are yet to happen. “We eventually got toilets at our clubhouse, which I worked hard to get...pretty happy with that,” she said. “I’m just disappointed we haven’t had the stage two of the complex. “Stage two was supposed to be to fix out courts and we put in a lot of money towards it.” Despite retiring from both the game and the club’s com-

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mittee, she still helped out, most recently with a regional junior’s competition. She also frequently goes to the club to watch women’s tennis on a Tuesday. “I’ve really enjoyed my time playing tennis,” Ms Hunt said. “When I go on Tuesday I feel tempted to get on the court but I know I can’t.” GAME, SET, MATCH: Margaret Hunt with her lifetime contribution award.

Junior firefighters give best in state a run for their money Monday, March 11, 2013 By SHANA MORGAN THE coach of Wangaratta’s junior firefighting team has said he is proud of the way the group closed the gap on the best teams in the state. Benalla Fire Brigade won the junior urban championships in Warrnambool this monthwith a score of 48 points, ahead of Tatura on 43 and Sale on 38. But Wangaratta coach, John Seymour, said the under 17 team came within 1.5 seconds

of Benalla in the Y coupling event and the under 14 team was unlucky not to place after running a 19-second time in the “striking one disc twice” event to reach the final. “We had some good runs... I am proud of the juniors for their endeavor, results and behavior over the weekend and throughout the season,” he said. “I would like to thank the senior brigade for their ongoing support for the juniors, which has seen quite a few go on to become volunteer firefighters in Wangaratta and

A GOOD EFFORT: Wangaratta’s junior firefighting team that performed well at the junior urban championships in Warrnambool earlier this month.

neighboring brigades.” The juniors will have a short break before starting a winter competition at the fire station. Mr Seymour said the brigade is also looking forward to hosting the North Eastern District Fire Brigades Association Championship in January next year, which will mark the centenary of the competition track at Apex Park.

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ACROSS THE ARTS

Pamela shares Skittles’ story in book form A FORMER Wangaratta resident has released the story of her family’s beloved pet dog, in the form of a children’s book. Pamela Larkin, who grew up in the rural city and attended Wangaratta West Primary School and Wangaratta Technical School before moving to Melbourne, spent three years working on her book, ‘Skittles the Puppy Gets Adopted’. The real Skittles, who passed away last year, was Pamela’s son Harley’s dog, and gained his name the day the family chose him. While other puppies were sitting quietly, one dog was racing around, prompting Harley to quip that his level of energy made it look like he’d been eating red Skittles. The friendly dog became an integral part of Pamela, Harley and daughter Tegan’s lives over the ensuing years, and Harley’s mates also came to love Skittles.

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Pamela said the book, which was published through US company Xlibris and follows the story of siblings Charley and Megan adopting a puppy, was a great way to remember Skittles. “The kids thought it was wonderful, and I’ve had quite a good response to the book,” she said. “A number of friends in Wangaratta have bought the book too. “I’ve stayed in touch with a lot of those I went to school with right from prep.” Pamela, 62, said she had always loved writing, and produced children’s poetry when she was young. ‘Skittles the Puppy Gets Adopted’ is available through Amazon, Booktopia and Dymocks.

 NEW RELEASE: ‘Skittles the Puppy Gets Adopted’ is now available.  AUTHOR: Former Wangaratta resident Pamela Larkin has released her first book.

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MELBOURNE-based artist Daniel O’Toole has a transformed a space withtr in the Benalla Art Gallery into a responsive musical in instrument, during one of in its first new exhibitions of it the year. th The exhibition, titled Voices from the Void, is V an installation of customa made brass drums that m ‘sing’ when interacted with ‘s and is located within the a Simpson Gallery. S The set of drums are tuned to a chord, creating tu an evolving soundscape a that resonates in harmony. th The exhibition features eeight drums, displayed as wall hanging objects, that w when approached, begin w to vibrate and produce a sine wave. si The drum skins, painted black, act as a void drawb ing focus to the sound which is being projected; singing to the audience and harmonising with the other drums - the room becoming an instrument and the audience the players. Daniel said he was interested in observing how the group may behave in these settings; do people coordinate movements to express particular musical ideas? “Will the effect of

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DRUM BEAT: The installation of custommade brass drums ‘sing’ when interacted with (Daniel O’Toole, Voices from the Void, exhibition image). silence and timing become relevant in how people play this piece?” he said. “Is there a meditative and quiet atmosphere to the installation, or does it bring out people’s inner child, and become joyous and noisy?” “With no one present, the drums sit silent, so this work only sings when interacted with...the audience behaviour and exploring different social parameters is just as critical to the artwork as the drums themselves.” Benalla Art Gallery director, Eric Nash, said it is an incredibly sophisticated and refined installation. It runs until April 9.

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

History provides a pattern for what could lie ahead DURING the last few days I have looked at the rainfall records for both Whitfield and Strathbogie. Each had an exceptionally wet year in 2022, with Whitfield’s recording 1647mm of rainfall and Strathbogie 1240mms. By contrast the summer season just passed was exceptionally dry. Looking at previous cases when a dry summer followed a very wet year at both places, there were only six of them in the last 120 years - being 1906-07, 1931-32, 1939-40, 1942-43, 1956-57 and 1974-75. The first one led to a very dry autumn in 1907 except for heavy rain late May, a slightly wetter than average winter and then a warm dry spring season with temperatures topping 38 degrees before the end of November and then 40 degrees around Christmas before heavy rain at the end of December 1907. The 1931-32 summer was very hot and dry, but there was heavy rain from the second week of March up to late April of 1932, a very dry May and then a wet winter and then it was relatively dry right up to early 1933. The 1939-40 summer was also very dry with March 1940 being the hottest March ever with very little rain until heavy early and late April 1940. It was then very dry for most months from June 1940 up to December 1940. The 1942-43 summer continued the warm drying trend through March 1943 and then heavy rain arrived early April 1943 and then a cold slightly wetter than average winter arrived, but dry conditions set in for the rest of 1943 and continued well into 1944. The 1956-57 summer continued until significant rain arrived at mid March 1957 but then continued warm and dry until the third and fourth weeks of June 1957 when very heavy rain arrived. The rest of 1957 was rather dry except for brief heavy rain late October and at end of December. There were high temperatures of near 40 degrees in December of 1957. The 1974-75 summer started very dry and colder than usual and warmed up to a hotter February and then heavy, brief rain arrived at mid March 1975. A dry April was then followed by a warmer and very wet May 1975. After a dry June very heavy rain set in on July 13 and continued sporadically all the way to December 13, 1975. I hope to see a near average year this year. I did not like what I have seen in recent weeks with very dry parched pastures during my travels in Victoria, including a visit at Strathbogie last Sunday.

READY FOR ACTION: Running teams from throughout the North East were well-represented at the CFA District 23 Championships earlier this month. PHOTO: Rod Railton

Novice event big boon for CFA championships

By RYAN MALCOLM THE advent of a brand-new novice event for serving firefighters proved a smashing success at this month’s District 23 CFA Championships, providing a major attendance boost to the local event. CFA running teams from across District 22 (Shepparton), District 23 (Wangaratta & Mansfield) and District 24 (Wodonga) turned out in force at Springhurst Recreation Reserve on March 5, as preparations for the 2023 rural state championships later this month continued to ramp up. Eldorado’s senior team stole the show, claiming 90 points from a possible 96 to steam home over fellow District 23 hopeful Springhurst,

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before Springhurst fought back to claim victory in the 11-15 age group. District 23 acting assistant chief fire officer, Rod Railton, said the event was an ideal place for younger members to gain experience before eventually joining a volunteer brigade. “It’s a great breeding ground for our younger members to start learning and getting their hands on some of the equipment we use,” he said. “It’s about the teamwork and the interaction with other members throughout the whole day - when there are no events going on they’re talking with their neighbouring brigades and networking.” Separate from the traditional running day events, the novice event, which welcomed teams

made up of District 23 staffers, Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) members and a team of active CFA firefighters, proved a major boon to the event, as did a concurrent emergency services expo. Representatives from SES, FFMVic, CFA and local council showcased important firefighting equipment and planning tools, while an information session around cultural burning was also available for attendees. The Wangaratta All Stars team took home the chocolates during the inaugural event, and Mr Railton said his charges would be keen to secure payback next year. “It was a really great rollout there was a new committee running it this year, so they injected some new ideas,” he said.

“The other services were great - things have changed in the past where we’re now all closer-linked and working together under one objective and that’s really to keep the community safe no matter the hazard or risk. “When you look at the difference in ages - there was about 40 years difference (between the teams) - we gave away quite a bit of age difference but it was all good fun. “It was good to see a lot of people come out and witness it and watch some old people make idiots of themselves, but we proved them wrong we didn't do a hammy or anything so it was really good to be a part of it and for (organisers) to event ask us to be a part of it was very well received.”

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THE Wangaraa Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run presented by Garry Nash & Co. Real Estate has a special event just for Primary School students. RJ Sanderson is sponsoring the event and every finisher will be awarded a medal, along with an oicial time which will be published online and in the Wangaraa Chronicle. While there are no prizes for the fastest finisher, if your school has the most number of finishers for the event (regardless of the total number of students at your school), the school will win a cash prize of $1000 and a perpetual trophy to display for 12 months. The 2km event is fully supervised and takes place within the showgrounds so no child competitors will be on any roads. Wear your school’s sports uniform with pride and show the other entrants where you are from. There are two groups for this event Racers and Chasers.

The racers group is for those serious runners wanting to challenge themselves or set a new personal best. The chasers group is for those who like to run or walk at an easier pace and siblings, parents, grandparents, carers and friends can compete together. It doesn’t maer which group you decide to go in, it’s all about participating and geing to the finish line so your school receives a finisher point. The event takes place on Sunday, March 19 and registrations can be completed online by visiting www. wangaraamarathon.com.au or by coming into the Wangaraa Chronicle oice at 37 Rowan Street Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Make sure you choose your school from the Team drop down menu to ensure your finishing points are allocated correctly. We look forward to seeing you on the day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO... Dylan Dickson.................................March 14 Max Biglin.........................................March 15 Joshua Courtney-Niklaus ............March 15 Margot Beattie ................................March 16 Georgia Kelly ............................. March 16 Harrison Bowman ..........................March 17 Tyler Lewis .......................................March 17

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

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Scholarships seek to help boost farming involvement A NEW partnership between Riverine Plains and Alvan Blanch Australia will aim to encourage people from non-farming backgrounds into an agricultural career in the local area. Riverine Plains chief executive officer Catherine Marriott said the initiative, which includes two scholarships for individuals moving to the sec-

tor without previous experience, would open up a range of career opportunities. The scholarships are targeted towards students with an interest in engineering or crop production, and include a $5000 bursary as well as work experience and mentoring opportunities. “Agriculture offers a diverse, almost limitless, range

of career opportunities and we need to attract the best and brightest students to the region to support local businesses, irrespective of background,” Ms Marriott said. “We are thrilled that Alvan Blanch Australia, who are most well known in our region for their supply of grain drying equipment to farmers, are partnering with us to invest in

the young people who will one day help farmers innovate and improve their businesses.” Alvan Blanch Australia will also be a platinum partner at the Riverine Plains 2023 Innovation Conference, set to be held in July. The company’s regional sales manager, Jim Duncan, said his experiences growing up on a farm in the United

Kingdom ahead of his move to Australia more than two decades ago had influenced his desire to support rural farming in whatever way he could. “When we first moved here, we were impressed with how advanced farmers were across all areas of business,” he said. “We still feel the same today and want to support

farming in the country that we now call home.” Applications for the Alvan Blanch scholarships, along with the John Hanrahan, Corteva and Uncle Tobys scholarships, are open from March 15 to June 15, 2023. More information is available from www.riverineplains.org.au/donationsand-scholarships.

Expo has something for everyone FROM camel milk to a new equestrian sport the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo is always looking at innovative farming techniques and lifestyle activities to showcase. This year, adding to the already exciting line-up and familiar faces are some new exhibitors, including Bruce and Carol McKenzie who will share their knowledge of raising goats after four years operating their Culcairn stud, Cleveland Boer Goats. “We provide stud services for full-blooded Boer goats,” Mr McKenzie said. “As well as that, we provide bucks for the commercial sector to run with Rangeland goats to produce more meat on their stock.” Their presentations will cover caring for goats, nutrition and health management. Megan Williams from the Camel Milk Co will share her journey

of establishing their central Victorian camel dairy. She will cover off how they got into the industry, the challenges of starting a micro factory and processing milk, tips on marketing and the launch of an exciting skincare range. Also making an expo debut is a new sport, Ozsort. Ozsort is a two-rider, cattlesorting sport, that sees cattle moved, in order, into a separated pen. The sport's creator Andrew Nash said the sport was family friendly, great to watch and he encouraged anyone interested in learning more to join the open section at the expo. The expo runs from Friday, March 31 to Sunday, April 2 from 9am to 4pm each day at Kings Park Reserve, Tallarook Street, Seymour. For More information and times visit seymourexpo.com.au.

SORTING THE CATTLE: Ozsort, a two-rider, cattle-sorting sport, that sees cattle moved, in order, into a separated pen, will be on show at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo.

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BOUNTY BACK ON: The State Government has resumed the fox and wild dog bounty for 2023, with fox scalps receiving a $10 reward and wild dogs a $120 reward. PHOTO: Agriculture Victoria

Fox, wild dog bounty back THE State Government’s fox and wild dog bounty has resumed for 2023. Agriculture Victoria biosecurity officers will operate monthly collection centres across the state from March until October. Agriculture Victoria biosecurity manager, Jason Wishart, said participants could submit entire fox scalps for a $10 reward and/ or entire wild dog body parts for a $120 reward at specified collection centres during scheduled collection times. “I urge participants to refresh their knowledge of the bounty terms and conditions to ensure their bounty submissions are accepted,” Mr Wishart said. The Fox and Wild Dog Bounty program received

$6.7 million in the State Government’s 2020-21 Budget and will continue until 2024. Since the program was introduced in 2011, more than one million fox scalps and close to 4630 wild dog body parts have been collected in Victoria. “Foxes and wild dogs require ongoing management by all land managers and Agriculture Victoria encourages an integrated approach using a range of management practices,” Mr Wishart said. “The bounty offers incentive for community participation in fox and wild dog management, but other techniques also are important to effectively manage the damage they cause.” Foxes and wild dogs prey on livestock, especially

lambs and sheep, inflicting significant economic and production loss to Victoria’s livestock sector. They also have an impact on native wildlife. Participants are reminded that the Victorian Fox and Wild Dog Bounty has gone digital. “Agriculture Victoria introduced the new system last year to streamline the application process, reduce wait times at collection centres and allow participants to keep track of bounty applications,” Mr Wishart said. To register for the new digital system, please visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/bounty and follow the prompts. Visit agriculture.vic.gov. au/bounty to find out more or call the Customer Service Centre on 136 186.

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SHOVEL READY: Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt (centre) with councillors Irene Grant and Harry Bussell at the sod turning event at the Glenrowan West Solar Farm site this week. PHOTO: Steve Kelly

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CONSTRUCTION on the 102MW Glenrowan Solar Farm has begun and it’s expected to create 150 jobs during the peak of works, boosting the Rural City of Wangaratta’s economy. Victorian Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt turned the first sod of the project last week and once operational the facility with its 300,000 panels will power 45,000 Victorian homes. Ms Stitt said there is a range of different benefits for the local community

Minister turns first sod of 102MW Glenrowan energy facility project BY STEVE KELLY skelly@ nemedia.com.au

with economic activity that the project generates with workers coming into the area and needing accommodation and other services locally. “It will create over 150 jobs when it’s at its peak

during the construction phase and having the region play its part in our renewable energy targets is another great benefit,” Ms Stitt said. “It helps us get closer to those ambitious targets to decarbonise our energy market, to have clean energy and we’re in a great part of the world to make the most of solar power. “I can just see that this area will go from strength

go into the grid, the less reliant we are on polluting forms of energy generation in Victoria. Ms Stitt said the government wanted to make sure it’s local communities that benefit, not the multi-national companies. During the consultation period for the solar farm there was feedback around how energy can be harnessed to directly benefit

the communities where the renewable energy facilities are actually built. Ms Stitt referred to Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio who announced during the election campaign last year about having community batteries available for different municipalities who might want to be a part of micro-grids. ■ Continued page 2

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

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

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A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large ting a slightly better percentpart of how they perform Beechworth Secondary Mansfield Secondary Col- College age of 40+ scores at 3.6pc College BY STEVE in VCE, but there are many Wodonga had a mehad a median study lege had a median of 29 with dian of 29, with compared to Cathedral’s score KELLY other factors that contribute 3.2pc 40+. of 29, but it was its 40+ 1.3pc of scores 40+. 3.3pc. their desired outcome such skelly@ Yarrawonga College P-12 score that was a standout Myrtleford P-12 College was nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta with as getting into a university a median of 28 with 13.7pc reaching the A had a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores High School had a lesser me- grade course of their choice. 40+. figure. Wangaratta’s three sec- dian 3.9pc of scores 40+, while study score at 26, it was Despite students dealing ondary The top three schools in Benalla P-12 College had Marian schools stack up well better than College had a me- Victoria Galen and Cathe- a median study with adversity from the pan- when were Bialik Colscore of 26, dian of 28 with zero compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of with zero over scores lege in Hawthorn that demic in 2020 and the touted across had 40+, while FCJ 40+. the region and even 3.9. country-city education divide, several a median of 38 with 39.9pc College Benalla had a strong metropolitan counMount Beauty Secondary of scores Across the region Goul- median they performed reasonably terparts 40+, Mount Scopus of 30 with 6pc of College had across the state. burn a median Valley of 28, Memorial College was next Grammar School scores 40+. well judging by the VCE study Galen Catholic College in Shepparton with 2.7pc of scores 40+. scores released by the Victo- and had a median with 38 and 39.7pc, with Euroa Secondary College’s Cathedral College both 35 with Wodonga Senior Second- Ballarat 21.6pc achieving dux achieved rian Curriculum and Assess- achieved Clarendon College one of the ary College had a median study 40+, placing a median third with 38 and 38.4pc. ment Authority (VCCA). it 30th best in highest scores score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria. in the region score of 23, with 1.1pc of For the full results visit with a 98.55 ATAR. scores 40+, while Catholic vcaa.vic.adu.au.

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WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday. The pair are both interested in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities. Kayla, 17, has been offered a

double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra. “I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said. “It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve. “But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.” Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries.

“I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said. “Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.

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“I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now. “Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”

Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm. A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor. For more information visit the Wangaratta Arts Council on Facebook or come along to the meeting in the park on Sunday.

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9/4/1921 – 7/3/2023 Aged 101 years. Passed away unexpectedly at Pindara Private Hospital, Gold Coast, surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of Richard (Poss) (dec). Loved mother of Robyn, Faye and John and families. Treasured grandmother of Jodie and Jason, Karen, Amy, Chloe and April and families. Great grandmother of Harry and Ruby, Rick, Eli and Indigo, Patrick and Lachlan. Great, great grandmother of Charlie. Always loved, forever remembered.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2022/23 season

SCOREBOARD: Saturday, March 11

WANGARATTA MAGPIES DEF BEECHWORTH WANDERERS

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK DEF BY YARRAWONGA MULWALA

OVENS VALLEY UNITED DEF BY BENALLA BUSHRANGERS

CITY COLTS DEF BY DELATITE

1ST INNINGS - WANGARATTA MAGPIES +CD Matheson c D Fitzpatrick b C Ellett ...............39 J Wallace c & b C Fendyk .......................................10 P Menon c C Fendyk b S Francis............................66 *J Davies c B Surrey b S Francis ............................13 FR Ellis lbw b K Surrey .............................................7 RA Malcolm lbw b R Worcester .............................43 NJ Pell c C Fendyk b R Worcester..........................26 N Bonwick b C Fendyk.............................................1 F Dent c B Surrey b R Worcester..............................0 Z Guilfoyle b R Worcester ........................................2 MD Gathercole not out ............................................7 C Clement not out ...................................................0 T Clayton dnb ............................................................ Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 3, lb 5) .......................................9 Total ................................................................... 223 Overs ...................................................................74.0 FOW: 25 (J Wallace) 96 (CD Matheson) 125 (J Davies) 138 (P Menon) 146 (FR Ellis) 212 (NJ Pell) 213 (RA Malcolm) 213 (F Dent) 213 (N Bonwick) 223 (Z Guilfoyle). BOWLING: K Surrey 11/3/1/32; R Ellett 4/0/0/11; C Fendyk 20/2/2/74; D Fitzpatrick 5/0/0/12; R Worcester 13/0/4/33; C Ellett 5/1/1/26; T Cogger 8/3/0/9; S Francis 8/2/2/18.

1ST INNINGS - YARRAWONGA MULWALA C McIntosh c GL Shantha b B Bartlett.....................0 MT Casey c L Whitten b B Bartlett ...........................8 B Welsh b JA Schonafinger ...................................13 H Wheeler c M Whitten b B Bartlett ......................90 *+R Clarke c B Bartlett b PJ McNamara ..................4 J Fraser c L Whitten b B Bartlett ...........................15 Z Fraser c JA Schonafinger b PJ McNamara .........20 B McCabe c B Bartlett b PJ McNamara ...................3 AT McMillan c V Curran b B Bartlett ........................0 M McCabe not out..................................................18 JR Irvine b B Bartlett ...............................................2 K Archibald not out .................................................0 Extras (nb 2, w 2, b 5, lb 1) .....................................10 Total ................................................................... 183 Overs ...................................................................70.3 FOW: 0 (C McIntosh) 15 (MT Casey) 31 (B Welsh) 59 (R Clarke) 93 (J Fraser) 127 (Z Fraser) 143 (B McCabe) 144 (AT McMillan) 177 (H Wheeler) 183 (JR Irvine). BOWLING: B Bartlett 22.3/5/6/77; PJ McNamara 20/8/3/25; JA Schonafinger 16/6/1/34; K Pienaar 10/0/0/33; B Nixon 2/0/0/8.

1ST INNINGS - OVENS VALLEY UNITED H Mann b CJ Brodie .................................................2 *DL Bursill c G Priest b T Begnone ........................11 S Phillips lbw b B Spokes ......................................52 J Newton c T Begnone b S McLeod.......................25 C Thomason c GA Hoysted b S McLeod ..................0 K Fitzpatrick lbw b B Spokes.................................31 J Jones c M Honman b LP Curtis ..........................10 +NP Impink c J Priest b B Spokes .........................10 C Southern not out ................................................11 M Vescio b B Spokes ................................................1 J Neary c J Fullager b B Spokes ..............................6 Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 0, lb 3) .......................................3 Total ................................................................... 162 Overs ...................................................................60.2 FOW: 2 (H Mann) 22 (DL Bursill) 72 (J Newton) 72 (C Thomason) 100 (S Phillips) 133 (J Jones) 133 (K Fitzpatrick) 146 (NP Impink) 152 (M Vescio) 162 (J Neary). BOWLING: CJ Brodie 8/0/1/28; T Begnone 7/0/1/34; S McLeod 17/7/2/31; B Duncombe 11/4/0/16; B Spokes 11.2/2/5/28; LP Curtis 6/1/1/22.

1ST INNINGS - CITY COLTS TM Nanson c MA Copey b LJ Scales ........................0 AF Thrum run out (A Storer) ....................................1 TB Schulze b L Toy ...................................................2 JA Nanson c RC Philip b A Storer ..........................29 *KM Braden c MA Copey b LJ Scales.....................36 +WP Petersen b JC Kelleher ..................................10 J Solimo c JC Kelleher b LJ Scales .........................2 NJ Crispin c RC Philip b JC Kelleher .....................11 V Sharma b JC Kelleher ...........................................2 MJ Lister c MA Copey b L Toy ..................................2 AW Crispin not out...................................................4 Extras (nb 8, w 0, b 10, lb 1) ...................................19 Total ................................................................... 118 Overs ...................................................................58.3 FOW: 0 (TM Nanson) 3 (TB Schulze) 4 (AF Thrum) 60 (JA Nanson) 89 (KM Braden) 93 (J Solimo) 110 (WP Petersen) 111 (NJ Crispin) 114 (V Sharma) 118 (MJ Lister).BOWLING: LJ Scales 16.5/6/3/30; L Toy 14.3/2/2/24; A Storer 16/7/1/19; MR Purcell 8/2/0/21; JC Kelleher 4/0/3/13.

1ST INNINGS - ROVERS UNITED BRUCK L Whitten c C McIntosh b JR Irvine .........................4 M Whitten retired .....................................................1 B Nixon c R Clarke b JR Irvine .................................0 K Pienaar c K Archibald b C McIntosh .....................9 *PJ McNamara c R Clarke b C McIntosh ................20 J Beattie c J Fraser b JR Irvine ..............................11 +GL Shantha c K Archibald b C McIntosh .............60 JA Schonafinger b AT McMillan ...............................4 V Curran lbw b C McIntosh ......................................7 B Bartlett c R Clarke b C McIntosh ..........................5 HL Jones not out .....................................................2 A Grant dnb ................................................................ Extras (nb 7, w 1, b 0, lb 4) ....................................12 Total ................................................................... 135 Overs ...................................................................54.2 FOW: 6 (L Whitten) 25 (K Pienaar) 44 (J Beattie) 64 (PJ McNamara) 70 (JA Schonafinger) 119 (V Curran) 132 (GL Shantha) 135 (B Bartlett). BOWLING: JR Irvine ................................................ 9/1/3/26;C McIntosh 18/3/5/47; AT McMillan 17/9/1/20; J Fraser 7/0/0/27; B McCabe 3/0/0/11.

1ST INNINGS - BENALLA BUSHRANGERS J Fullager b C Thomason ........................................7 M Honman b C Thomason ....................................32 GA Hoysted c NP Impink b J Neary .........................3 J Carboon not out .................................................84 J Priest b C Thomason ............................................6 +G Priest c J Newton b H Mann .............................12 B Duncombe c NP Impink b H Mann.......................0 *CJ Brodie c C Thomason b H Mann .....................28 LP Curtis not out......................................................5 S McLeod ............................................................ dnb B Spokes ............................................................. dnb T Begnone ........................................................... dnb Extras (nb 2, w 1, b 9, lb 8) .....................................20 Total ...............................................................7/197 Overs ...................................................................86.0 FOW: 17 (J Fullager) 30 (GA Hoysted) 58 (M Honman) 74 (J Priest) 117 (G Priest) 119 (B Duncombe) 177 (CJ Brodie). BOWLING: H Mann 24/10/3/39; J Neary 20/8/1/33; J Newton 7/1/0/12; C Thomason 12/2/3/32; C Southern 12/1/0/32; M Vescio 9/0/0/23; J Jones 2/0/0/9.

1ST INNINGS - BEECHWORTH WANDERERS C.C. K Surrey c N Bonwick b Z Guilfoyle.......................15 C Ellett c & b P Menon ...........................................18 C Fendyk b P Menon ..............................................29 *+B Surrey c J Davies b FR Ellis .............................23 D Fitzpatrick c N Bonwick b P Menon .....................1 R Worcester c RA Malcolm b MD Gathercole...........3 R Ellett b FR Ellis ......................................................1 H Scalzo c CD Matheson b FR Ellis ..........................1 S Francis lbw b FR Ellis ............................................3 T Cogger not out ......................................................1 IR Ellett ............................................................... dnb W Prebble............................................................ dnb Extras (nb 1, w 4, b 2, lb 2) .......................................9 Total ................................................................... 104 Overs ...................................................................69.1 FOW: 21 (K Surrey) 59 (C Ellett) 76 (C Fendyk) 86 (D Fitzpatrick) 96 (R Worcester) 99 (R Ellett) 100 (B Surrey) 103 (H Scalzo) 104 (S Francis). BOWLING: MD Gathercole 11/2/1/18; Z Guilfoyle 15/5/1/19; FR Ellis 17/7/4/18; RA Malcolm 2/0/0/7; P Menon 19/10/3/29; N Bonwick 5/0/0/9. 2ND INNINGS - WANGARATTA / MAGPIES C.C. F Dent run out (S Francis)..................................1 N Bonwick not out ...........................................11 +CD Matheson not out.......................................3 Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 0, lb 0) .................................0 Total .................................................... 1/15 (cc) Overs ...............................................................2.0 FOW: 4 (F Dent). BOWLING: H Scalzo 1/0/0/7; T Cogger 1/0/0/8.

SWEPT AWAY: Corey Peterson went deep in his bag of tricks Saturday to bring up his 50 in the under 16s.

1ST INNINGS - DELATITE *MJ O’Loughlan lbw b KM Braden ....................... 11 LJ Scales c J Solimo b V Sharma ............................7 L Toy c TB Schulze b KM Braden ...........................10 BC Martin c MJ Lister b KM Braden .........................5 CG Anderson c ? b KM Braden ...............................40 MW Stevenson b KM Braden ...................................1 +MA Copey run out ..................................................3 PT Smith not out ...................................................27 MR Purcell c ? b JA Nanson .....................................1 A Storer not out .....................................................12 RC Philip dnb ............................................................. JC Kelleher dnb ......................................................... Extras (nb 1, w 3, b 3, lb 1) .......................................8 Total ...............................................................8/125 Overs ...................................................................45.0 FOW: 16 (MJ O’Loughlan) 22 (BC Martin) 53 (L Toy) 58 (LJ Scales) 60 (MW Stevenson) 82 (MA Copey) 89 (CG Anderson) 105 (MR Purcell). BOWLING: JA Nanson 10/0/1/25; TM Nanson 5/3/0/3; KM Braden 21/6/5/59; V Sharma 7/0/1/20; MJ Lister 1/0/0/2; AW Crispin 3/0/0/13.

2ND INNINGS - YARRAWONGA MULWALA C.C. MT Casey c L Whitten b K Pienaar.........................11 B Welsh c V Curran b B Nixon ................................14 *+R Clarke not out .................................................12 J Fraser not out........................................................1 Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 0, lb 0) .......................................1 Total ................................................................. 3/39 Overs ...................................................................18.0 FOW: 19 (B Welsh) 38 (MT Casey). BOWLING: B Bartlett 3/0/1/13; HL Jones 5/2/0/8; B Nixon 4/2/1/9; PJ McNamara 3/0/0/6 K Pienaar 2/0/1/3; L Whitten 1/0/0/0.

DIGGING IN: Henry Gibb having a swing during his innings in the under 14s.

GOT HIM: Connor Ormond taking one of his two wickets on Saturday in the under 14s for City Colts in their narrow loss to Rovers United Bruck Gold at the Barr Reserve. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

A RESERVE: Benalla Bushrangers C.C.88 LF Squires 30 PK Katta 3/15 C Forde 3/17 R Harris 2/13 F Jones 2/22 and 189 J Hart 55* D Barber 40 R Barry 4/45 T Thomason 2/31 def by Ovens Valley United C.C.6/180(dec) C Forde 61* J Riley 33 I Costello 2/7. City Colts C.C. 135 NM Norris 36 P Prasad 32* JS Bradley 25 L Hocking 3/7 J Andison 2/30 and 4/101 JS Bradley 42* J Andison 2/23 def by Rutherglen United C.C.9/259(dec) AD McLennan 77 L Hocking 60 D Simmons 50 JS Bradley 4/55 P Prasad 2/35. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C.104 A Dishot 27 J Haddrick 6/35 and 81 J Adkins 43* D Winter 4/7 TS Montgomery 3/28 def Rovers United Bruck C.C.83 B Frauenfelder 3/9 R Bartlett 3/12 J House 2/17 J Bartlett 2/26. B GRADE: Wangaratta / Magpies C.C.7/112(cc) L Corker 25 AJ Cook 2/13 B Kelleher 2/25 def Delatite C.C.93 AP Storer 42 L Corker 4/5 Ck kilkarni 2/3 A Kanaskar 2/20. Rovers United Bruck C.C.9/152(cc) M Nunn 49* G Elliott 30 C Nainankala 25 A Hoare 3/15 def Ovens Valley United C.C. 100 T Applegarth 45 D Winter 3/28 N O’Kane 2/11. Milawa C.C.7/203(cc) C Oates 106 K Allan 34* C Honey 29 F Weeks 3/35 def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 66 M Botten 26 K Allan 2/3 C Oates 2/19 BS Zimmermann 2/23. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C.8/153(cc) S Lidgerwood 58 J Bozzola 31 T Ormond 2/14 M Lovett 2/23 def City Colts C.C.6/148(cc) R Abid 100* B Pickering 2/18. Rutherglen United C.C.8/126(cc) A Holmes 54 C Beatson 2/14 def by Beechworth Wanderers C.C.4/132 J Grundy 61*. Merton C. C. 4/190 J Lerch-MacKinnon 91 RA MacKinnon 70* D Allen 2/14 def Greta C.C.122 L Semmens 30 T Simpson 29 RA MacKinnon 3/1 DA Rankin 3/27. C GRADE: Rovers United Bruck C.C.7/188(cc) E Benton 54 R Parsons 44 L Norman 38* T Anderson 35 T Graham 2/9 T Coffey 2/39 J Gove 2/63 def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C.9/162(cc) T Graham 54* D Phibbs 31 T Docking 25 L Norman 3/26 M Higgs 2/28. Greta C.C. def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. UNDER 16: City Colts C.C. White 7/95 J Long 44 X Rosser 3/17 M Feldtmann 2/21 def by City Colts C.C. Blue7/150(cc) C Petersen 53 BR Feldtmann 47 S Mitchell 2/4 E Mitchell 2/14. Rutherglen United C.C.5/64(cc) N Sheridan 3/19 def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C.63 J Fraser 41 A Williams 3/11 C Beattie 2/5. UNDER 14: City Colts C.C.120 M Correll 3/17 B Benton 2/6 H Gibb 2/17 def by Rovers United Bruck GOLD 7/131 R Parsons 51* E Jones 25 C Ormond 2/9 T Gadela 2/11. Rovers United Bruck GREEN 9/183 R McNamara 56* D Balfour 35 def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 58 S Elkington 3/0. UNDER 12: Bill Daniel Shield Grand Final - City Colts C.C. - WHITE2/86 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. - BULLS 6/94 J Pell 2/4.

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REVIEWS: Saturday, March 11

Bushrangers triumph over Tigers

RIGHT ARM ROCKET: Corey Southern send down some reliable pace against Benalla Bushrangers. PHOTOS: Janet Watt

CONSISTENT: Harkaran Mann icked up three wickets agaisnt Benalla, terrorising the Bushrangers’ tail.

BENALLA Bushrangers ended their A grade WDCA season on a high note on Saturday, pulling off a win over finals-bound Ovens Valley United by four wickets at McNamara Reserve in Myrtleford. Set a target of 163 runs for victory, the Bushrangers resumed the chase at 1/19 with Greg Hoysted and Michael Honman at the crease. After Hoysted nicked one to the waiting gloves of Nick Impink, Benalla’s James Carboon set about building a match-winning innings of 84 not out from 210 deliveries. Carboon was in the middle for more than four hours, guiding the Bushrangers home. Honman and Carboon put on 28 runs before Cooper Thomason snuck one through Honman’s defence, bowling him out for 32 runs. The Benalla batters worked around Carboon, soaking up deliveries and rotating the strike well, allowing him to score freely. Harkaran Mann started getting results with the ball, picking up the wickets of Gary Priest (12) and Brendan Duncombe (0)

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in quick succession and ending with 3/39 from 24 overs. Carboon kept scoring as his partners fell around him, crossing the target score in the 78th over with four wickets in hand. Despite the result, Ovens Valley United will still play finals, with skipper Dylan Bursill confident his side can bounce back from the loss. “We were pretty sloppy in the field, we’ve got to turn that around quickly,” he said, “We dropped a number of chances, but they just batted knowing they had 86 overs, they batted for time and knew the runs would come. “We bowled quite well, obviously they got it with 10 overs still to go - it just falls back on our batting last week, we’ve just got to bat for longer, we can’t give them the extra overs. “They batted quite well, James Carboon batted really well.” The Tigers will look to

Cooper Thomason and Harkaran Mann to lead the way with the ball, with the duo among the best bowlers in the league. “Coops (Cooper Thomason) bowled really well early, with all his wickets bowled,” Bursill said. “He’s been bowling a lot more consistently, hitting the stumps more often, so that’s really good by him because at the start of the season he was bowling a bit too short. “Harky bowled really well, he was a bit unlucky early, there were a couple of balls that were too good for the batter. “There was a snick which went between the keeper and first slip, there was a genuine edge and I don’t think we got a hand on it but it was there for the taking. “I think we’ve just got to forget about it and look forward to playing finals, this is the time of year you want to be playing and we scraped in there. “We’ve just got to go back to the basics, field and bowl well and bat out our overs.” The Tigers finish in fourth spot on the ladder, while Benalla finish sixth.

TURNERS: Josh Newton runs in to bowl his spinners.

Yarrawonga Mulwala Lakers defeat top side RUB in pitched contest ahead of A grade semis ■ From back page

“It was a good performance all round from us with the ball,” he said. “Getting an early wicket last week was obviously the key and a couple of early wickets, and the big one of Pienaar nice and early was good for us. “We were on top of them all day and had control of the game - it’s a good confidence booster for this week. “We look to attack early with our fields and whatnot, we look to go fairly aggressive and take early wickets. “If the early wickets don’t come,

we just settle into our line and lengths and try and make it boring. “It seemed to work on Saturday, so that’s good.” Clarke said McIntosh’s efforts with the ball week in and week out were paramount in the Lakers’ bowling attack. “He swings it early and gets a bit of seam movement, he’s a pretty important player for us with the ball and in the field,” he said. “He’s a star - we could’ve fielded a little bit better but across the day I thought we were pretty strong in the field. “We pride ourselves on our fielding, we feel like that can be a point

of difference over the next couple of weeks.” The win locks in the semi-finalists for the two day title, with RUB finishing on top of the ladder ahead of Wangaratta Magpies, the Lakers, and Ovens Valley United. “Hopefully we can get to the grand final and have a good day in the semi - it’s all in front of us,” Clarke said. In other matches, Delatite secured victory over City Colts by two wickets, Wangaratta Magpies defeated Beechworth Wanderers by 119 runs, and Benalla Bushrangers took down Ovens Valley United by three wickets.

TO THE BOUNDARY: Rovers United Bruck’s Koot Pienaar lifts one over midwicket. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

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SPORT

Porter named Wangaratta skipper

SUPERSTAR: Daine Porter (right, pictured with Matt Kelly) will captain Wangaratta this season.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

DAINE Porter will captain Wangaratta in 2023. The inspirational leader was nominated by his peers to lead the regining Ovens and Murray Football League senior premiers adding yet another highlight to an already glistening career. Porter played his 300th club game last season and is showing no signs of slowing down at the age of 36. Wangaratta coach Ben Reid said Porter is the right man to captain the club. “In terms of looking for a guy that will lead the way for a lot of the young guys you don’t need to look much further than Daine,” Reid said. “He’s the ultimate professional and never misses training - if there’s such thing as being at training too much that’s him. “The level of his unselfish nature is why he’ll be so good as captain, he doesn’t care about what role he played he just does it because he wants to win.” Porter is renowned for his courage on the football field which will only inspire his teammates. He will take the reigns from Michael Newton.

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“He’s definitely an action based leader,” Reid said. “He just goes about his business on the field so he’ll be great for the young guys. “You don’t play as many games as he has for no reason...he does all of the right things to look after his body, he’s a great role model.” Porter was a key member in the ‘Pies 2007, 2008, 2017 and 2022 premierships, while he has also won three best and fairest awards. Reid backs Porter to do an excellent job. “I couldn’t be happier for him to take on the role,” he said. “He’s supported by the whole group who is looking forward to him leading the club. “He’s going to be a great sounding board for everyone.” Wangaratta kick their season off on Good Friday (April 7) with a derby against Wangaratta Rovers at WJ Findlay Oval.

Fun and games at Wangaratta social netball competition THE Wangaratta Netball Association’s Wednesday night autumn competition is right around the corner, and for individuals, business groups or friends, the fun and activity is assured. The competition begins on Wednesday, March 22, and runs for six weeks, with three weeks before and after the Term 1 school holidays. There are two sections to play in - mixed and female - making it perfect for work groups to bond and have a little mid-week fitness fun. Competition organiser Cath Hoskin said she was hoping for numbers to shoot back up after they took a hit through the COVID pandemic. “Normally, our autumn comp is 12 weeks plus finals, but because we were down to five teams in the female and four in the mixed, we thought let’s do a short, sharp six weeks with two sections, females and mixed,” she said. “When the Barr Reserve used to do a mixed comp, a lot of businesses made up teams and entered it. “It’s a bit of fun and any person who wants to play, even if they don’t have a team, can give us a call or an email, and we can put them in a team.” Hoskin said experience wasn’t mandatory, and the focus of both sections, especially the mixed competition, was on social fun. “With the mixed comp, we just want anyone and everyone to have some fun, meet new people, get a bit of exercise and a lot of laughs,” she said. “I’ve been bent over many a time in fits of giggles with what’s happened on the courts, especially in the mixed.

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“In the mixed comp, the umpires are more lenient and we will give pointers. “We’re not quite as harsh as we are on the female teams because generally the female teams know all the rules. “We just want to get people more interested and coming back, playing just for the fun of it at first - if they want to take it a bit more serious they can jump over to the female comp or stay in the mixed or whatever they want. “A lot of the teams in the female (competition) are recurring teams, and most of them are really lovely and don’t get too argy-bargy.” Entries are open to anyone aged 13 years and older, and business teams are encouraged to enter. There is a $60 cost per player, including Netball Victoria registration. “We’ve currently got five female and four mixed (teams), so anything we add to that will be awesome,” Hoskin said. “We’d really love it if we could get back up to 20 combined teams. “It’s a lot of fun and giggles, it’s a bit of social fun on a Wednesday night.” The Wangaratta Netball Association’s Wednesday night netball competition kicks off on Wednesday, March 22. For more information, or to register, contact Cath Hoskin on 0435 249 220 or Gabrielle Grant on 0409 429 944.

FUN FOR ALL: Social netball kicks off on Wednesday, March 22, with sections suited for fun and competitionn.

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WHAT A WIN: Yarrawonga Mulwala players converge on James Irvine after he picked up a wicket in the Lakers’ thrilling victory over Rovers United Bruck on Saturday. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Yarra’ on the rise

YARRAWONGA Mulwala sent a message to the rest of the A grade WDCA finalists that they mean business after downing last season’s premiers Rovers United Bruck (RUB) by 48 runs at WJ Findlay Oval on Saturday. Resuming at 1/6 chasing 184 for the win, RUB power hitter Koot Pienaar failed to fire, dismissed for nine runs off the bowl-

Lakers take down Rovers United Bruck in scorcher ahead of semi-finals BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

ing of Corey McIntosh. Sitting at 3/25, skipper Paddy McNamara and Jacob Beattie kept the score ticking over before Beattie

was dismissed for 11 runs. Wicketkeeper Lucky Pererra and McNamara put 20 runs on the board together before McIntosh struck again, dismissing McNamara caught behind. As wickets continued to tumble, the Hawks needed someone to step up and make an innings of note, as

Pererra started finding the boundary more and more. Together with Vance Curran (7 from 54 deliveries), Pererra got the home side into triple figures before his innings came to an end on 60. Brady Bartlett lasted 21 deliveries before the final wicket fell, with RUB

bowled out for 135 from 54.2 overs. McIntosh was on fire with the ball, ending with 5/47 from 18.2 overs, with James Irvine picking up 3/26 from nine overs. With 18 overs left in the day, the Lakers decided to have another knock, making 3/39.

Ben Walsh top scored with 14 from 16 rocks, while RUB’s Blake Nixon took 1/6 from four overs. Yarrawonga Mulwala skipper Reid Clarke said the bowling and fielding performances were top notch going into finals next week. ■ Continued Page 18

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