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SPREADING EASTER JOY THE Easter period just became a bit brighter for residents of Wangaratta aged care facilities following a visit from Wangaratta Lions Club members. They organised delivery of $150 worth of chocolates to Rangeview, St Catherine’s, St John’s Respect and Illoura to ensure residents shared the joy of Easter. “The children are well looked after at Christmas so we thought we would treat the older members of our community who may well be on their own this year,” Wangaratta Lions Club treasurer Bill Michalowski said. Lions club members Mick Everard (left) and Kathleen Milne (right) presented chocolates to Illoura residents including Marta Volzie and Des Stone yesterday.

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Splash for economy Hundreds ndr d to compete mp in n state swim w m championship mp n p in nm major j r coup p fforr cityy p pool HUNDREDS of high level athletes will descend on Wangaratta next January for the 2023 Victorian Country Long Course Swimming Championships.

It’s a boon that Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees said will bring millions of dollars to the region, with hundreds of competitors plus support crews likely to book out accommodation for the weekend.

Cr Rees said it will be the biggest event Wangaratta’s FINA approved 50–metre

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outdoor pool has staged and it will be a major weekend on January 21–23 next year.

“The venue is about what events and attractions it will bring to Wangaratta that will benefit the retailers, the hoteliers, the restauranteurs, and café businesses and with 600–800 competitors who usually have 2–2.5

people with them each, it will bring people,” he said.

“It will bring in a couple of million dollars over the weekend and this means more security for businesses to stay open, and also people to the area who might contemplate a permanent move to Wangaratta or surrounding towns.”

Council sports, aquatic and events precinct manager, Penny Hargrave, said it will be the first time that the championships will be held at the centre.

“It is a great opportunity to showcase our new heated outdoor 50m pool,” she said.

“Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre (WSAC) has recently undergone a major upgrade, which includes new changeroom facilities, upgraded lighting and of course the new 50m outdoor pool, making the Wangaratta facility the ideal location to host the championships,” she said.

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Swimming Association who are also hosting the 2023 Victorian Country Short Course Swimming Championships in the 25m pool at the same venue in August.

Ovens and Murray District Swimming Association president Brendon Shiels said he was thrilled to see the championships come here.

“We are incredibly excited to have been awarded the Victorian Country Long Course Swimming Championships in Wangaratta for 2023 and look forward to Travis Mullavey & Karen Van der Steeg

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“This will be the first state level meet at WSAC’s new heated 50m Olympic outdoor pool, with the touch pad timing system.

“This is also a chance to see how the combined facility works with some lanes in the 25m indoor pool that will be hosting the 2023 Short Course Swimming Championships available for swimmer warmup and cool down.”

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Enrol to vote by April 18 THE 2022 federal election has been announced for Saturday, May 21 and people should make sure their enrolment status is up to day by Monday, April 18.

Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers said while the impact of the continuing pandemic adds complexity to conducting what is already Australia’s largest peacetime logistical exercise, Australian

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“We’ll be operating hundreds of early voting centres and thousands of polling places on election day, and Australians can feel comfortable to vote in-person,” Mr Rogers said.

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tralians who need a postal vote can now apply for one.

“The immediate priority for all Australians is to go to the AEC website to check your enrolment and make sure it is up to date by Monday, April 18.

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Others key dates include nominations for candidates close on Thursday, April 21, the declaration of nominations on April 22, and start of early voting on Monday, May 9.

THE AIR UP THERE: Delivery of a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system to the Wangaratta Government Centre last week required partial closure of Ovens Street. The new system is expected to save the Rural City of Wangaratta $85,000 each year, cut maintenance costs by $6000 a year, and reduce council’s carbon footprint by 1800 tonnes over 15 years, while providing more comfortable conditions for visitors, staff and tenants.

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NORTH East SES crews will be hard at work over the Easter long weekend providing complementary care to weary drivers along the busy Hume Freeway.

Members from Chiltern, Euroa and Benalla are set to take part in this year’s Driver Reviver Program, in an effort to promote road safety and minimise the state’s road toll over particularly busy holiday periods.

When driving along Victoria’s major arterials throughout the Easter break, motorists will be able to spot volunteers in orange at more than 30 sites across the state, offering drivers a free cup of coffee or tea and a biscuit before they recommence their journey.

SES crews responded to almost 1200 road rescues throughout Victoria last financial year, with 15 units across the state now set to sacrifice their own long weekend to limit the risk of other units being called away from a holiday to attend a road collision.

With back-to-back long weekends on the horizon, Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes urged motorists to drive responsibly as nationwide holidays see Australians flock to the regions.

“Our VICSES volunteers dedicate themselves to serving the Victorian community, responding in times of emergency - and they will be giving up their long weekend to serve you a cup of tea to avoid the alternative, which is far more devastating,” she said.

“We want everyone to have a safe Easter - which means planning for rest stops when you’re planning to hit the road.

“It’s important we take a moment to thank our volunteers for a year that has seen them respond to major storm events and put their hands up to be away from family to help those in need interstate.”

Highway Patrol officer to fight driving charges A HIGHWAY Patrol officer who travelled at more than 200kph along the Hume Freeway near Euroa will face charges at the County Court for his actions.

A 16-year-old veteran of the police force, the Leading Senior Constable appeared via WebeX at Wangaratta Magistrates Court

on Monday, when he was alleged to have engaged in conduct endangering life when responding to a crash involving another officer in March last year.

As the holder of a gold licence, the highest tier available to Victoria Police members and which permits the holder to travel at un-

restricted speeds for police matters, the accused’s lawyer, James Anderson, said the dangerous driving charges were “extraordinary”.

“He travelled in circumstances where he believed he might be met with police officers in a critical condition or worse, and where time was of

the essence,” he told the court.

Mr Anderson said the accused’s passenger at the time, himself a 45-year veteran of the police force, had agreed with his decision to travel well above the posted limit.

The matter will return to Wangaratta for committal on June 2.

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Bail refused in wake of alleged attack

ECONOMY DRIVEN: Liberal Indi candidate Ross Lyman and Victorian Senator Jane Hume on Wangaratta’s Murphy Street yesterday.

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Pay pensioners more Coalition to “keep an open mind” on income tax cut THE Coalition Government will keep “an open mind” about cutting income tax rates for old age pensioners who want to work, an initiative voiced by the National Seniors Association to address the country’s chronic labour shortage.

Liberal Indi candidate Ross Lyman and Senator Jane Hume were on the campaign trail in Wangaratta yesterday spruiking the Coalition’s nous when it comes to good financial and business acumen.

Labour shortages was one of the issues discussed and Ms Hume said they would “keep an open mind about” cutting income taxes for old age pensioners.

“We do recognise that senior Australians still have a lot to contribute to the workforce and that’s why you can work a couple of days now without it affecting your pension,” she said.

“I know that some of the seniors associations are pushing for that to be expanded and that’s something we should keep an open mind about

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because we want to make sure all parts of the economy can contribute, whether it be senior Australians, women and young people.

“There are still 563,000 Australians who are unemployed and we want to make sure that we give them every opportunity to get into the workforce and make that contribution as well.”

Ms Hume noted the $250 one-off payment for pensioners and health care card holders in the 2022/23 budget, the income tax cut for those earning less than $126,000, and fuel excise reduction as the three key elements to address the high cost of living.

Strong financial management has long been a card played by the Coalition and Mr Lyman wasn’t shying away from noting that his

strong leadership and business skills will serve the Indi electorate well if he’s voted in by constituents at the May 21 election.

Mr Lyman is campaigning on four key pillars he believes will build Indi’s future including infrastructure, manufacturing, agriculture, and trade and tourism.

He agreed that the labour shortages are holding businesses back and it’s one of the issues he wants to address.

“Even though unemployment is low, we’ve got businesses screaming out for staff,” he said.

“I think it’s about being able to reduce red tape, look at the visa processes and understand exactly what type of skills we need to support that migrant labour in Australia.”

Mr Lyman also believes the ‘no jab, no job’ mandate needs to go because there are people sitting at home that could otherwise be at work.

“We hit that herd immunity threshold months ago and we’re

up around 97 per cent vaccination rate and I think there is a big cohort of skilled, professional people sitting at home that I think otherwise could be in employment,” he said.

Mr Lyman says if a Coalition Government is re-elected and he is the member for Indi he will be able to advocate for far more impactful change for Indi than the independent MPs have since 2013.

“What I bring is that military experience, front line leadership experience, as well as the business expertise,” he said.

“To me it’s a holistic approach around infrastructure investment, manufacturing, agriculture, and trade and tourism, and by growing the economy we can then deliver the essential services we need.”

Mr Lyman and Ms Hume spent yesterday visiting Brown Brothers Winery to understand the issues the industry is facing, before heading to Eildon and Wodonga today, along with visits to defence manufacturing sites tomorrow.

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A RURAL city man who allegedly kicked a 14-year-old boy to the head in a sustained assault late last year has been denied bail.

The 27-year-old appeared at Wangaratta Magistrates Court via WebeX from Port Philip Prison on Monday, when the court heard the victim of the attack had sustained a broken jaw, after he and a group of friends had failed to respond for a request for cigarettes by the accused and a 21-year-old female co-acccused on Greta Road.

The October 23 altercation followed a similar assault a month previous, with the accused alleged to have broken the jaw of a victim and kicked them to the head during a fight at a licenced venue in Wangaratta.

The defendant faces charges of intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury, assault, assault by kicking, assault in company, and commit indictable offence while on bail.

Police prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Stuart Pritchard opposed bail, saying the applicant was at severe risk of reoffending and failing to answer bail if released.

Defence counsel Geoff Clancy said a case of self-defence could yet be made following the September altercation.

Mr Clancy said a surety of $3000 would alleviate concerns around his client failing to reappear before the court, however Magistrate Ian Watkins said the surety did little to address his risk of reoffending.

He also noted the accused had been in breach of curfew and non-association bail conditions during the alleged October assault, which he said was “a serious example of this type of offending”.

Despite appeals by Mr Clancy to place his client on a courtintegrated services program (CISP), Mr Watkins said the measure would do little to mitigate the applicant’s offending behaviour.

“This man’s drug and alcohol issues are too entrenched to be dealt with over a short period of time,” he said.

The matter is set to return before the court for committal mention on July 7.

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Educating community about European carp

By GRAHAM CLEMENTS AN information board raising awareness about the problem of European carp has been placed at the walking track near the junction of One Mile and Three Mile creeks in Wangaratta.

The board was the brainchild of Wangaratta Sustainability Network (now amalgamated with Wangaratta Landcare) and the Rural City of Wangaratta council.

The board tells why the carp are a pest and what to do if you catch them, as well as detailing the recent history of efforts to remove them from local waterways.

“It is to educate recreational fishermen in the need to remove carp from our waterways,” Kelvin Berry from WLS said.

European carp are an introduced species that destroy the habitat for native fish.

“Carp root up all the vegetation and contaminate the water,” Mr Berry said.

“They eat the spawn of native fish.”

Native fish are forced out of the area.

“Eight years ago 85 per cent of the biomass in the Ovens and King system was carp,” Mr Berry said.

Thanks to efforts of groups like the Wangaratta Sustainability Network, thousands of kilos of carp have been removed from local waterways, allowing native fish to make a comeback from 35 to 60 per cent of fish in our waterways.

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School holiday fun for kids at the library SCHOOL aged children can enjoy a range of fun, free activities at the Wangaratta library during the holidays.

Participants will be creating their own stop motion movies with Stikbots today from 10.30am until 11.30am, using their own device with Stikbots Studio 2.0 app already loaded.

On Tuesday, April 19 they can have fun with Spheros from 2.30pm, learning how to use a programmable robot known as Sphero, set up an obstacle course and guide Sphero through it.

On Thursday, April 21 at 2.30pm they can come and try painting with a Sphero and create a masterpiece to hang on the wall.

Bookings are essential by calling the library on 5721 2366 or email library@wangaratta.vic. gov.au.

Local scam event has been postponed CARP CAMPAIGNERS: Happy to help establish this information board to raise awareness of pesky European carp near the junction of the One Mile and Three Mile creeks are (from left) Di Farmer, Kelvin Berry holding a European carp and Penny Raleigh.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling bank as they can attract foxes,” Mr Berry said.

“Take them home and dispose of them humanely...and then put them in the organics bin.”

Mr Berry provided information for the board, including that gained from participating in research conducted by the Arthur Rylah Institute.

electrofishing by Dr Scott Raymond of the Arthur Rylah Institute.

The carp caught were taken to NutriSoil in Wodonga to be used in compost to make fertiliser.

Local fishers should be aware that it is an offence to release a caught carp back into a waterway.

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The information was compiled and the board designed by WLS restoring our waters co-ordinator Di Farmer, Penny Raleigh from Landcare and Wangaratta council nature resources management officer Vanessa Thompson.

Funding was provided by Agriculture Victoria and the Wangaratta council.

AN information session which promised to improve scam awareness among the local community has been postponed.

Originally slated for April 19 at the Uniting Care Hall in Wangaratta, the Well Ageing Info Hub session was expected to provide detailed information to older people and their carers about a range of common phone and internet scams.

A new date for the free session is expected to be confirmed in the wake of the upcoming federal election.

Boorhaman punches above weight It was added to funds collected from a ticket machine at the pub, and a fundraising golf night.

Member of the organising team Vin McKenzie, said it was a great atmosphere and a real family night at the pub, and it wasn’t hard to get people to put their hands in the pockets for the kids.

“The children’s hospital is one of the easiest appeals to collect for; people don’t complain and have a smile on their faces because they are happy about where their donation is going,” Mr McKenzie said.

By ANITA McPHERSON Wednesday, April 11, 2012 THE tiny township of Boorhaman once again proved size isn’t everything, especially when it comes to supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal.

Around 250 community members and friends gathered at the Boorhaman Hotel on Good Friday in what has become an annual tradition, battling it out for over 90 auction items and helping to raise $16,000 for the appeal for the year.

The crowd bid on a diverse mix of items, from homegrown pumpkins, to local wine, an electric bicycle and a taxation package, all generously donated by local supporters.

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A series of most unfortunate events

CULTURAL FOCUS: Trust for Nature regional manager Will Ford, Bpangerang Elder Uncle Dozer, Trust for Nature cultural liaison officer Jiarra Atkinson and Damien ‘Dooty’ Thorpe (5), hosted Friday’s cultural heritage workshop in Wangaratta.

PHOTO: Ryan Malcolm

Community flocks to learn about country

By RYAN MALCOLM

LOCAL residents have turned out in their droves to explore cultural strategies to improve native bird habitat at the region’s river frontages.

Some 30 patrons attended an extensive Bpangerang heritage workshop at Wangaratta’s Northern Beaches on Friday morning, undertaking a two hour walk through the reserve led by Bpangerang elder Uncle Dozer in conjunction with Trust for Nature.

According to Uncle Dozer, initiating a cultural-informed approach to land management would play an important role

in strengthening local bird populations.

“We’ll have a lot of yarning space around ways we can beautify areas such as the Northern Beaches to entice the birds to come back,” he said ahead of the workshop.

“We need more cultural interaction in the way of cultural burns on the regular basis so that we’re caring for country, and I’d even go as far as to say a little bit of cultural thinning (is needed) to make it a bit more of a woodland area or a bit open and not as overcrowded with trees.”

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following the appointment of his daughter, Jiarra Atkinson, to a role as cultural liaison officer, Uncle Dozer said cultural awareness in Bpangerang Country had continued to improve in recent times.

The blossoming partnership is set to continue, with Friday’s meeting the first in what are set to become seasonal cultural workshops for local community members to further explore the region’s heritage.

“We’re walking side by side with each other and learning new ways to take care,” Uncle Dozer said of the Bpangerang partnership with Trust for Nature.

“There’s a great turnout from the community - the cultural interest in Wangaratta has always been at an accepting level or a high level.

“We’re getting great interest from people in our area, in Wangaratta, wanting to care for country.

“We’re looking at doing seasonal cultural workshops during these seasons, so we get to connect with country and see the change and the benefits that come with that.”

For more information about upcoming Aboriginal cultural heritage sessions, contact aboriginal.cultural.heritage.edu@ gmail.com.

A WANGARATTA man has failed to adequately justify his actions to a magistrate, after he failed both a breath and oral fluid test while driving with a zero-alcohol clause on his licence.

Appearing in person at Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday, the accused pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle while exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol and drugs at a routine intercept last May. Police prosecutor Acting Sergeant Liam Murdock told the court the defendant had returned a bloodalcohol concentration of 0.026 at the 2:14pm intercept, before a subsequent oral fluid test returned positive results for cannabis.

Defence counsel Paul Anderson said his client had admitted to consuming six stubbies of beer the night previous, but had ceased drinking before midnight, and assumed his blood would be free of alcohol by the time he drove again.

He also said his client had consumed soy sauce prior to the intercept, which may have contributed to the positive breath test result due to its alcohol content.

Mr Anderson said the accused was not a drug user himself, and may have passively ingested cannabis the night previous while his partner at the time smoked.

Magistrate Ian Watkins expressed concern for the ability of the accused’s liver to break down alcohol, before refuting any insinuation the drugs may have been passively ingested.

He said experts in the field had briefed presiding magistrates in recent years, and said passively ingested drugs would not show up on an oral fluid test.

Having been in breach of the zero-alcohol clause, Mr Watkins suspended the accused’s licence for a mandatory period of 24 months, and convicted and fined him $750.

“The incidence of trauma involving drug drivers is increasing,” he told the accused.

“The combination of alcohol and drugs is never good.”

Laying down the law A WANGARATTA man who recently spent almost five months in prison has been urged to get his act together by Magistrate Ian Watkins.

The 36-year-old appeared at Wangaratta Magistrates Court for judicial monitoring on Monday, when Mr Watkins told the man he was at real risk of returning to prison, after he was alleged to have skipped a number of appointments with Corrections Victoria.

Magistrate Watkins had initially sentenced the man to serve a community corrections order (CCO) upon his release from prison late last year, after he pleaded guilty to a series of serious assault and threat to kill charges towards his younger sister.

“You’re going to have to lift your game,” he said.

“You’re heading towards a dry Christmas - this is just not good enough.”

He noted the defendant had gained employment upon his release, but said that did not excuse him from missing important judicial appointments.

“The rest of it is just appalling, you haven’t turned up to appointments, you haven’t done your drug screens,” Magistrate Watkins said.

The matter will return for further judicial monitoring on May 9.

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Pool vision starting to reap rewards THE Ovens and Murray District Swimming Association has secured the 2023 Victorian Country Long Course swim meet next January and the benefits from the event will be widespread.

Wangaratta staged its first long course meet in decades in January and it proved a success with 200 competitors from all over attending.

City Mayor Dean Rees explained that council‘s vision was to build the $18 million aquatic facility to attract these very events, which bring hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars to the rural city.

Rewind several years and council‘s controversial aquatics plan copped backlash from sections of the community as they didn‘t want to lose the Yarrunga and Olympic pools which are now closed.

A key factor was that these pools were losing money and council could not attract grant money to give them the upgrade they were in desperate need of.

The vision was to build one pool in a central location that meets Olympic standards so it could contribute to the local economy, and this has been realised.

All the while it‘s a facility that two swim clubs, the region‘s residents and a future water polo team can use well into the future.

On the downside, the Victorian Government announced yesterday that 2026 Commonwealth Games events would be held in other regional cities, as Wangaratta did not get a mention.

It is estimated the 2026 Commonwealth Games will contribute more than $3 billion to Victoria‘s economy, creating more than 600 full–time equivalent jobs before the Games, 3900 jobs during the Games and a further 3000 jobs beyond the closing ceremony.

The city’s direct benefit appears limited.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on Prime Minister Scott Morrison announcing the federal election is set to take place on May 21.

Sam Sgarioto: Paul Crabb unfortunately from both sides

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Ricky Iles: Don’t vote for any major party.

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FACEBOOK users also commented on an increased need for blood donors over the Easter period.

Sarah Lloyd: I’m not allowed, or else I would be happy to.

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Georgina Rea: Oh heavens above all we need. Naive to say the least.

Mick Green: Looking forward to seeing less of those orange signs around town. Which really part of the Greens.

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Easter message from The Salvation Army THERE are times when it feels as though the world moves from one tragic event to another.

It’s certainly felt that way recently.

Sometimes our personal lives can feel like that, too.

But even in the midst of that hardship and heartache, there is a message of good news and hope.

For The Salvos, that hope is found in Jesus and revealed to us through the Easter story.

Coming into Easter this year, our country has faced devastating natural disasters like floods and bushfires, the continual rise of the cost of living, and the enduring threat of COVID-19.

For some, there has been little to hope for.

But as we look to Easter, we see the hope of the world manifested in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

When we reflect on the events of the very first Easter 2000 years ago, we see it as a time that embodies the message of hope after hardship.

When Jesus died on a cross on Good Friday, all hope seemed lost for all who followed Him. But the story didn’t end there.

On Easter Sunday, Jesus rose from the grave into new life.

From the devastation and tragedy came hope and joy, and this hope can be with us today.

We believe that God can take our tragedy and turn it into joy.

He can offer us a path to hope.

Research undertaken for The Salvation Army late last year revealed a quarter of Australians were worried and stressed about their mental health.

Other research, among people who had received emergency relief from The Salvos, showed that many of them did not feel valued (43 per cent) or loved (36 per cent).

Figures like this break our hearts.

We do not want anyone to feel this way because we believe everyone is valuable and loved.

This is what urges us to continue working towards our vision as The Salvation Army to “live, love and fight, alongside others, to transform Australia one life at a time with the love of Jesus.”

This Easter, we want to encourage you to seek support from your local Salvos.

Whether you need someone to talk to, a place to develop meaningful relationships or somewhere to find spiritual connection, we are here for you.

Do you support council withdrawing your services if bins are contaminated multiple times in a four year period?

ALL ABOARD: Riders in the Bridge Builders Youth Charity Postie Bike Ride visited Edi Upper Primary School during their five day trek around Victoria, where students including Edward and Samuel Allen (pictured) had the opportunity to climb aboard a bike. Participants on the 1500 kilometre journey said it was fun, dusty and long but most of all rewarding, especially knowing they have now raised over $246,000 for their charity which helps change the lives of young people and donations are still coming in. Find out more at www.bridgebuilders.com.au/postiebikeride/ We can also provide practical support if your current situation is weighing you down.

Last April, The Salvation Army’s Moneycare financial services provided nearly 4800 sessions of care and our Doorways Emergency Relief services provided more than 20,000 sessions of care to people in need. Hope is available.

We encourage you to take action this Easter and seek comfort in God’s hope and love.

No situation you are facing is too difficult for God to handle.

We invite you to visit your local Salvos church this Easter to celebrate this wonderful gift.

For more information, go to salvationarmy.org.au/Easter.

Commissioners Janine and Robert Donaldson, The Salvation Army Australia

McCurdy thanks Lions and other service clubs I WANT to congratulate the Wangaratta Lions Club on the celebration of the 66th Charter Anniversary- what a tremendous effort.

Clubs like the Wangaratta Lions Club are

the heart and soul of our community.

Communities within the Ovens Valley electorate are very fortunate to have service clubs like the Lions, Rotary, Probus or even Apex clubs just to name a few.

I take this opportunity to thank all service club members for their ongoing efforts, dedication and support they provide to their local communities year after year.

Our towns really are richer thanks to their contributions and the reliable service they provide.

Tim McCurdy, Nationals MP for Ovens Valley

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WHAT’S ON

Brown Brothers Easter festival BROWN Brother will hold its annual Easter Family Festival on Easter Saturday and Sunday.

Celebrate all things food, wine and family fun, with delicious food stalls and pop-up bars to live music, entertainment and interactive kids activities throughout the day.

Tickets must be pre-purchased online at www.brownbrothers.com.au (proof of double vaccination required on entry) with BYO chairs and picnic blankets recommended.

Library author visit AWARD winning journalist Grantlee Kieza will discuss his latest book The Kelly Hunters at the Wangaratta Library on Thursday, April 28 at 6pm.

The book is described as a fascinating and compelling account of the other side of the legendary Kelly story, beginning with the ambush of three policemen in 1878 and ending with the final battle at Glenrowan.

Edgars Books and News will be selling The Kelly Hunters at the event and bookings are essential by calling 5721 2366 or email library@wangaratta.vic.gov. au.

PROJECT 365: Members of the band U Can Cry are preparing for their performance at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on May 7 and 8.

Mental wellness focus of Project 365 A GROUP of local musicians who banded together to raise awareness of mental health issues in the community, and to spread the message that ‘it’s okay to not be okay’, will play at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre next month.

The band called U Can Cry, part of the Project 365 initiative, will take to the stage at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Saturday, May 7 at 6.30pm and Sunday, May 8 at 2pm.

Project 365 - which has the

backing of Wangaratta’s Grit and Resilience Program - has pulled together 14 locals with varying degrees of musical experience to create the band.

Since its first rehearsal in May last year, the group has been working towards putting on a stage production at WPACC a year from that first meeting hence the name Project 365.

The project aims to not only give these passionate musicians a creative and social outlet, but to start important conversations in the community about mental health and wellbeing.

Battle of the buskers ENJOY live music in the streets of Wangaratta when the Battle of the Buskers is held on Saturday, April 23.

Those taking part will have the opportunity to win over $500 in prizes plus have the special opportunity to join Nicky Bomba in an informal jamming session at King George V Gardens.

Registered performers will be given the opportunity to play three 20 minute sets between 10am and 3pm at various locations in the vicinity of a CBD cafe with punters able to vote for them online.

From 4.30pm to 6pm, everyone is invited to the King George V Gardens where Nicky Bomba will host a jamming session with all of the competitors and announce the winners.

Musicians can register for the event at www. wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Residents/Events/ Battle-of-the-Buskers by April 17.

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(March 21 to April 19) The Lamb loves to be surrounded by flocks of admirers. But be careful that someone doesn’t take his or her admiration too far. Use your persuasive skills to let him or her down easily.

TAURUS

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(May 21 to June 20) A personal disappointment should be viewed as a valuable learning experience. Go over what went wrong and see where a change in tactics might have led to a more positive outcome.

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It is the brainchild of Wangaratta resident and music lover, Pete Rourke, and emerged from his own mental health challenges.

Pete said since its inception the band had been overwhelmed by support from the public, not only financially, but in terms of morale.

“We have been playing some pop-up gigs, and people are saying to us that this is something that really needs to be spoken about - that if you’re not okay, you need to talk about it,” he said.

“People have approached various band members to say that they are struggling, and this has made them put their hand up and I’m very proud of that.”

Proceeds raised from this performance will be donated to the Into Our Hands Foundation, which invests in projects and initiatives aimed at building the capacity, strength, cohesiveness and wellbeing of communities across North East Victoria.

Ticketing information is available at www.wpacc.com. au/Whats-On/U-Can-CryProject-365.

Comedy festival roadshow in May

Bees to buzz in King George V Gardens

TOP comedians will come to Wangaratta next month when the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow rolls out across the country.

The line-up for the local event includes emcee Brett Blake, with Blake Freeman, Jay Wymarra, Prue Blake and Japan’s Takashi Wakasugi.

Buckle in for a night of standup, sketch, satire, silliness and song to satisfy comedy cravings with the show being held on Thursday, May 19 at 7.30pm and tickets available at www.wpacc. com.au.

THE Rural City of Wangaratta will present Bees by Polyglot Theatre in the King George V Gardens for three days next week and families are welcome to come along.

Explore a buzzing, humming hive of activity, as three human-sized bees busy themselves in the creation of a community alongside children who transform into bees as they play.

Bees is a joyful work in which children are welcomed into a world of wonder and imagination, with each 45 minute session starting with a short workshop followed by interactive play.

Designed for children aged four to 11 and their families, it is a free event and no bookings are required, with performances on April 21, 22, 23 at 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm daily.

(June 21 to July 22) Don’t leave projects unfinished or personal obligations unresolved, or you might find yourself tripping over all those loose ends later on. A relative has important news.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Expect a challenge to the usual way you do things. Although you might prefer the tried-and-true, once you take a good look at this new idea, you might feel more receptive to it.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Much work has yet to be done to polish a still-rough idea into something with significant potential.

Expect to encounter some initial rejection, but stick with it nonetheless.

LIBRA

(September 23 to October 22) There still might be some communication problems in the workplace, but they should be resolved soon.

Meanwhile, that “tip” from a friend should be checked out.

SCORPIO

(October 23 to November 21) A new relationship appears to need more from you than you might be willing to give right now. Best advice: Resist making promises you might not be able to keep.

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) That restless feeling encourages you to gallop off into a new venture. But remember to keep hold of the reins so you can switch paths when necessary.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) A demanding work schedule keeps the highspirited Goat from kicking up his or her heels.

But playtime beckons by the week’s end. Have fun. You earned it.

AQUARIUS

(January 20 to February 18) You’re beginning to come out from under those heavy responsibilities you took on. Use this freed-up time to enjoy some much-deserved fun with people close to you.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Before

you get swept away by a tidal wave of conflicting priorities, take time to come up for air, and reassess the situation. You might be surprised by what you’ll find.

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Opposition looks to rebound from gaffe LABOR insists the national unemployment rate does not tell the full picture, as it seeks to recover from its leader’s slip-up on economic figures.

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese is in Tasmania for a second day, campaigning in the marginal Labor electorate of Lyons.

In Longford, a town in the state’s north, he announced the restoration of Medicare support for bulkbilled telehealth psychiatric consultations for regional patients.

Lyons is held by Labor MP Brian Mitchell by a margin of 5.2 per cent.

If elected an Albanese government would reinstate a 50 per cent regional loading to the video consultations.

Funding the medical care will cost $31.3 million over four years, and is expected to support 450,000 consultations during that period - or more than 1.4 million appointments over 10 years.

Mr Albanese sought to move on from his gaffe of Monday when he was un-

able to recall the unemployment rate or official interest rate.

Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers argues the four per cent unemployment rate does not paint the full economic picture of Australia.

“It doesn’t tell the whole story of the labour market,” he told ABC Radio on Tuesday.

“The defining feature of the labour market right now is the fact that even though we’ve got the unemployment rather falling in wel-

come ways, we’re still not generating the real wages growth that we need,” he said.

“The government doesn’t have a plan to deal with the skill shortages and labour shortages.”

The shadow treasurer also laughed off suggestions from the coalition that Labor’s policies would cost $300 billion over 10 years.

“If only (the government) spent as much time tracking their own spending as they send making up stories about our spend-

ing,” he said.

“They sit around all the time worrying about making up stories about Labor’s costing.”

Labor has promised to release its costings later in the election campaign.

When asked about Labor’s plan to get workers employed in casual positions into permanent work, Mr Albanese said the term “secure work” needed to be defined as an objective of the Fair Work Act. “We see nothing wrong with casual work,” he said.

CALL TO ACT: An increase in extreme weather is just one reason to prioritise climate action, pressure groups say.

“But we do think that we shouldn’t pretend that someone who is working a permanent job with the same shifts permanently every week ... should be classified that way.”

A senate estimates hearing was told before the election was called, there had been a reduction in the levels of casual employees post-COVID-19.

Casual workers made up 24.4 per cent of the workforce in 1996, but that had since dropped to 22.8 per cent.

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Next PM urged to prioritise swift climate action AN alliance of emergency responders, diplomats, defence personnel and healthcare professionals is calling on Australia’s next government to urgently prioritise action on climate change.

In an open letter to “the incoming prime minister”, the group asks the next government to make combating global warming its top priority and to allocate all necessary resources to decarbonise the Australian

economy as soon as possible.

The potential threats of not doing so, beyond an increase in natural disasters and extreme weather events, include reducing Australia’s international standing, compromising national security, the loss of native wildlife and the emergence of more animal-borne diseases.

Former inspector-general of biosecurity Helen Scott-Orr said recent detections of Japanese encephalitis as far south as Vic-

toria and South Australia was evidence of the threat posed by a changing climate and the impact on migratory patterns of rising global temperatures.

Emissions reduction is one thing, but the carbon dioxide that has already been emitted poses another problem, she said.

“We’ve got to be drawing it down. Plants are the most efficient way to draw this down ... the amount of carbon that can be sequestered in soil is huge if

Inmates run marathon as jail changes lives JUST as a man began a long stint in prison, a close family member died of breast cancer.

“He felt powerless to do anything about it,” Macquarie Correctional Centre governor Brad Peebles told AAP. Being separated from family is part of the punishment after committing a serious crime, but the maximum security jail in western NSW is helping the inmate reclaim the power to help.

The inmate wrote to prison management suggesting a fundraiser for the McGrath Foundation to honour his relative.

Staff and inmates at the men’s jail in Wellington got behind him and will run the equivalent of an Olympic marathon over Easter to raise more than $15,000 for the foundation’s breast care nurses.

They have been training for three months and will run 212 laps of the jail’s sports field, either on their own or in relay teams.

“Most people in jail aren’t evil. They make stupid decisions,” Mr Peebles said.

“They really value a chance to do something prosocial and altruistic.”

The Macquarie Correc-

tional Centre, which sits next to Wellington jail, is the first of its kind in Australia.

The inmates live in dorms rather than cells and are managed under a criminological theory of change that encourages exploration of new identities through creative and educational programs.

The 400 inmates can pursue their interests in horticulture, art, language, filmmaking and public speaking.

One inmate competed in an online international chess competition last year. -AAP

agricultural and waste management practices are changed,” Dr Scott-Orr said on Tuesday.

Diplomats for Climate Action Now convenor Richard Matthews said Australia was globally regarded as lagging on climate.

“That has a negative effect on our international relationships ... we’re going to be punished internationally,” he said.

“Major trading partners will impose border adjustment taxes.

These are carbon taxes, which

will not benefit Australians.”

Former Fire & Rescue NSW commissioner Greg Mullins said it is getting harder to react to natural disasters.

“Emergency services can no longer cope with the worst screams that Mother Nature throws at us,” he said.

“We want the incoming prime minister to treat the climate emergency as an existential threat and take the appropriate action.”

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Airport passengers told to arrive earlier PASSENGERS departing Sydney Airport are being advised to arrive earlier than usual as pandemic-related staff shortages continue to cause delays during the bumper school holidays ahead of the Easter long weekend.

A Sydney Airport spokesman said there are aviation industry-wide staff shortages around the world.

“We have significant COVID-related staff shortages and we’re also working to rebuild our workforce in a really tight jobs market,” the spokesman told AAP on Tuesday.

The airport expects the school holiday period, which includes consecutive long weekends of Easter and Anzac Day this year, will be the busiest time for domestic air travel in the past two years.

It is advising domestic passengers to arrive two hours prior to their scheduled departure, effectively doubling the usual waiting period.

Domestic passenger traffic at Sydney airport has nearly doubled in the past six months, general manager of operations Greg Hay said on Monday, however it has not returned to pre-COV-

ID levels yet.

It is expected to reach up to 90 per cent of pre-pandemic traffic during the upcoming holiday weekends.

Queues at security checkpoints are also being exacerbated by the airport’s security provider rebuilding its workforce as domestic flights return, but Mr Hay said that’s not the only reason.

“We’ve also noticed people are a little out of practice with security protocols, for example not taking laptops and aerosols out of their bag at screening points, which is contributing to the queues,” he said.

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Services & Messages f rom our Churches FOR local churches, Easter 2022 will see them build on welcoming back their parishioners to faceto-face worship.

Easter 2021 saw in-person church service reintroduced after online models in 2020, however we were still beset by the stress and

Returning to life Honest answers With The Very Reverend Ken Goodger, Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral

HOW are you?

It’s a question we are asked many times each day, whether it be on the phone, at work, or when we run into someone we know at the shops.

And if we are honest, it’s a question we rarely answer truthfully.

Part of that is because the person who asks us that question isn’t interested in receiving an honest answer.

It is most often small talk, a customary politeness that usually follows ‘hello’.

And so, it can come as something as a shock when someone does tell us how they really are.

One of the great things about the Easter stories is

that they are honest.

All four gospels go into great detail about how the disciples were feeling as the events of Holy Week and Easter unfolded, as they saw their leader, Jesus of Nazareth, hailed as a king, betrayed, arrested, sentenced to death, and brutally executed.

The disciples are by turns frightened, distraught, and horrified.

Even on Easter Day, when they hear the news that Jesus has risen from the dead, the gospels say that the disciples were ‘terrified’ and ‘shocked’.

And Jesus appears to the disciples and says, ‘peace be with you’.

These very real reactions suggest that the God Christians believe in sees and accepts as we are and where we are in our lives.

Amid uncertainty,

questioning, and despair, Jesus comes to the disciples, and opens up for them the possibility of new life and shows that resurrection occurs when the anguish, pain and disappointment of life collides with the unavoidable love of God. So, how are you?

God won’t be shocked if you let him know.

Easter Worship at the Cathedral 14th April ~ Maundy Thursday Liturgy of the Last Supper ~ 7.30 pm

uncertainty of lockdowns and many didn’t feel comfortable worshipping in larger groups.

With higher vaccination rates, and people determined to just ‘get on with life’ church priests, pastors and laypeople look forward to gathering together to hear

the story and celebrate the rising of Jesus Christ.

Good Friday brings with it sombre services where the story of how Jesus was betrayed, crucified and died on the cross is told.

The quiet mood tends to remain until early on Easter Sunday when worshippers

come together again to joyfully celebrate Jesus’ resurrection For many, this year will be the first Easter in two or more years that they have been able to gather with family, friends or their church family and it is certain to be a joyous reunion.

Easter meditation With Pastor Howard Beard, Wangaratta Lutheran Parish

IN the movie “Risen” which was released several years ago now the Roman Tribune Clavius was given the task of discovering just what happened to the body of Jesus of Nazareth.

According to the movie, the Tribune Clavius saw Jesus dead on the cross.

He ordered that a spear be driven through Jesus’ side to ensure that Jesus was dead.

He saw Joseph and Nicodemus take Jesus’ body down from the cross, he saw Jesus’ body in the grave and he posted a guard and sealed the tomb so that no one could interfere with Jesus’ body.

Historically we know that Jesus was crucified, died and that he was placed in a tomb.

We know that his body was not in the tomb on the first Easter morning.

Like Clavius we have to make up our own minds as to who Jesus is and what happened to Jesus’ body.

Was he stolen and hidden by his disciples as some have

suggested or was he, because he is God the Son, raised to new and eternal life?

Christians celebrate the Risen Jesus who brings to us peace with God through the forgiveness of our sins.

May Jesus give you peace this Easter.

Wangaratta Lutheran Parish Zion Wangaratta 7 Orwell St Wangaratta Maundy Thursday 7:00pm Good Friday 9:00am Easter Day 11:00am

Holy Trinity Benalla 148 Waller St Benalla Good Friday 11:00am Easter Day 9:00am 0407 161 568 www.wangarattalutheranparish.org www.facebook.com/steadfastfaithwangaratta/ It’s all about Jesus for you!

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Easter Liturgical Celebrations 2022 St Patrick’s Church Our Lady’s Church Wednesday 13 to 15 April Wednesday 13 April @ 10.30am-12noon @ 10.00am-12noon Reconciliations Reconciliations Holy Thursday 14 April Holy Thursday 14 April @ 6pm – Mass of the Lord’s @ 6.30pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper Supper Good Friday 15 April Good Friday 15 April @ 2pm – Stations of the Cross @ 9.30am – Stations of the Cross @ 3pm – Passion of the Lord @ 3pm – Passion of the Lord Holy Saturday 16 April Holy Saturday 16 April @ 6pm – Easter Vigil @ 6.30pm – Easter Vigil Easter Sunday 17 April Easter Sunday 17 April @ 8am & 10.30am – Easter @ 9am – Easter Mass Masses Holy Cross, Moyhu Easter Sunday 17 April @ 10am – Easter Mass

THE SALVATION ARMY COMMUNITY CHURCH EASTER SERVICES Good Friday 9.30am Please join us for our special Combined Churches Easter Friday Service.

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What is the best news ever?

With Pastor Aaron Wardle, Wangaratta Baptist Church

WHAT is the best possible news that you could receive today?

That you’ve just inherited $10 million?

Would that be good news?

Countless people would laugh at the $10 million compared to the news I have.

Many have considered it more valuable than their own lives: The Greatest News Ever.

The $10 million is tempting because we think it might get us to the place we really want to be, and that is a place of freedom and security.

A place where we know that we are enough, and we belong, and that secure standing is not contingent on us meeting ongoing performance criteria or shadowed by the possibility of getting kicked out.

Could it even be possible?

Here’s the truth: we’re stuck in slavery.

In the days of Jesus, slavery was common, and a slave would belong to a wealthy family.

However they were on a constant performance treadmill to earn a place every week.

That feeling of having to constantly perform but never achieving security is familiar to most of us - long after we thought slavery was abolished.

Jesus says, “Everyone who sins is a slave to sin” (John 8:34).

When we step outside of God’s reign to live our own way, we find ourselves trapped instead of free.

Empty instead of full.

Lonely instead of connected.

And trapped, because we can’t earn our way back or operate on ourselves to fix our own brokenness.

But God wants you back and went to excruciating lengths to win you back.

Jesus goes on to say that a permanent, unthreatened place in God’s family is possible.

God is a loving, rescuing God. The full extent of his love for us is before us today.

“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36).

That truly is the Greatest News Ever.

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Services & Messages f rom our Churches

Reflecting on our faith, compassion With the Most Rev. Shane Mackinlay, Bishop of Sandhurst

LOCALLY, we have much to celebrate this Easter.

With the widespread take-up of vaccinations, schools have continued face-to-face classes throughout first term, even though many students and teachers have needed to isolate at various times.

And after two missed years, the Bendigo Easter Fair will be held again, including a very welcome return of the Way of the Cross.

Further afield, we know that many are suffering: people in NSW and Queensland have lost homes in floods.

In many parts of the world, COVID is still causing widespread sickness and death.

In Europe, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has inflicted appalling casualties and destruction.

As we seek to respond with generosity and

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inspiring, peaceful and reflective space.

All are welcome in the Chapel, and all are invited to explore and experience what faith has to offer in our lives. In the current climate, many people are seeking a source of hope, and desire peace in the world and in their hearts.

compassion to those who suffer, our Easter proclamation is that God’s infinite love for each person overcomes any suffering, challenge or disappointment that we might experience.

Jesus remained faithful to his commitment to the poor and suffering, even though it would lead him to the cross; and the new life

of his resurrection opened the joy and hope that God longs to share with us.

As we commemorate Jesus’ death and resurrection, we recall our own mission to live with the faithfulness and commitment that we see in him.

I wish each of you and your loved ones all the blessings of this year’s Easter celebrations.

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Join us this Easter weekend as we remember the sacrifice and death of Jesus, and celebrate His resurrection and our new life in Him.

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KING VALLEY NEWS

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

Cheshunt Hall adapts with eye to the future

BY ANITA McPHERSON

SUPPORT local children and add some colour to the garden by taking part in Myrrhee School’s 2022 bulb fundraiser.

Choose from a wide range of bulbs, all supplied direct to purchasers by Tesselaars, with the school receiving 40 per cent of total sales.

The funds will go towards the purchase of specialised reading books for students and orders can be placed online at www.bulbfundraiser.com.au/ MYRRHEEPS until Friday.

Bishop Clarence to visit

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A NUMBER of significant improvements are taking place at the Cheshunt Hall, helping the historic building adapt with the times and maintain its role as the hub of the rural community.

The hall was the recipient of a $5456 community grant last year from the Rural City of Wangaratta, which it used to replace all existing windows with safety glass.

Council also assisted with the connection of WIFI to the hall for use in emergencies when the hall is called upon to be a Neighbourhood Place of Last Resort.

Another change which is having significant impact is the addition of a solar PV system courtesy of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s 2021 Solar on Public Buildings program.

It includes an energy monitoring system integrated into the design to manage solar system performance in real time.

Committee president Lyn Lewis said the solar system had made a big difference to the running costs of the hall, saving a considerable sum.

She thanked Amy Northwood for her assistance in putting the grant application together - the initiative a dual effort between the hall committee and Sustainable King Valley.

“We are delighted with all the improvements that have been taking place,” she said.

“Our little hall is getting rejuvenated which is lovely after COVID when we were really pushed to the wall.

“During COVID we were getting power bills of around $400 and $500 each time - and the

Myrrhee bulb fundraiser

EASTER church services in the King Valley are at All Saints Anglican Church in Byrne Street, Moyhu on Easter Sunday at 9.30am, and at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Whitfield on Easter Sunday at 11am.

Bishop Clarence will spend the morning in the valley and lead the services with all welcome to attend.

Moyhu Easter market ENJOY Easter entertainment at the next Moyhu Country Market which will be held at the Lions Park on Saturday, April 16.

There will be a traditional Easter bonnet parade at 10.30am and also a children’s Easter scavenger hunt.

Browse a wide range of stalls with refreshments available including egg and bacon rolls and freshly brewed coffee from 8am until 12pm.

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: DELWP’s Climate Ready Hume manager Daniel Cocking and Sustainable King Valley’s Kate Gilson untied the ribbon at the King Valley Food Hub in March.

MAJOR IMPROVEMENT: Sustainable King Valley’s Amy Northwood and Cheshunt Hall committee president Lyn Lewis say the installation of solar panels has had a massive impact on running costs which benefits all.

PHOTOS: Anita McPherson last bill was $56 - so that has been amazing.”

Lyn said local resident Julie Rose had recently added some colour to the black box surrounding the solar system’s regulator located inside the hall, creating a beautiful mural.

She said the transformation of the hall’s storage area, which was once a supper room when dances were held there, has also made a big difference to the facility - the room now home to the King Valley Food Hub which celebrated its offi-

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

For further information, call Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062.

NORTH East Prostate Cancer Support Group will hold its next meeting today at The Northo in Spearing Street, Wangaratta.

Guest speaker is Debra Garroun from Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, who will be talking about prostate cancer, the foundation and its services and resources.

The meeting runs from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, and members are welcome to join the group earlier, at 6.45pm, for dinner prior to the meeting.

Partners most welcome.

For more information, call Dave on 0401 909 410 or Sally on 5722 5355.

WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host bingo today from 1.30pm.

Carpet bowls will run tomorrow and on Monday from 12 noon, with cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday, also from 1.30pm, at the clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street. Note: there will be no cards on Good Friday, April 15.

cial opening last month.

“I love what Sustainable King Valley have created there - it’s beautiful and they should be really proud of themselves,” she said.

The hub is being run as an outlet or ‘shop’, open on the first and third Saturdays of the month, where people can purchase local and bulk food at cost price by filling their own containers, thereby reducing their reliance on packaging.

It is run by volunteers and open to the public from 10.30am to 12.30pm, but it also

ELDORADO Carpet Bowls is held every Thursday from 12.45pm at the Eldorado Community Hall.

The Eldorado Senior Citizens Club will host their next community meal at the hall on Thursday, April 14 from 12 noon.

GROW, a peer support group for mental wellbeing, meets at Benalla’s Waminda Community House, 19 Ballintine Street, on Mondays from 10.30am. All welcome, no cost, phone 0448 052 769 for more information.

THE Royal Children’s Hospital Wangaratta Auxiliary will hold a street stall at the kiosk (corner Murphy and Reid Streets, Wangaratta) on Thursday, April 14.

Items including knitted goods, jams, sauces and freshly-made lamingtons will be available for purchase, and funds raised will go to the RCH Good Friday Appeal.

Tickets for an accompanying raffle will also be sold on the day.

NORTH East Radio Control Car Club will hold its next meeting on Saturday, April 16 from 10.30am at the Mitchell Avenue netball/tennis courts, alongside the splash park. This is a family-friendly

a place where locals can connect and a venue for workshops on different aspects of sustainable living.

The Cheshunt Hall also hosts craft days on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, yoga classes, a community church service once a month and has some music gigs coming up.

With plans to upgrade the toilet facilities and major streetscape works set to take place in the township later in the year, it seems Cheshunt and it’s hall have a bright future.

SOCIAL CALENDAR hobby, with all ages and genders welcome to race model cars.

For more information, visit the club’s Facebook page or phone 0407 301 628.

SPRINGHURST Old Time Dance will be held on Saturday, April 16 at the Springhurst Hall from 7.30pm to 11pm.

Music by Rustic Ramblers, entry $10 per person, please bring a plate of supper to share, phone 5726 5241 for more information.

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.

KEENAGERS Table Tennis plays on Mondays and Thursdays from 8am to 10am at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds.

All players must produce double vaccination verification to be able to enter and play. Also, please bring your own cup.

THE trash and treasure outlet at the King Valley Community Memorial Hall will be open on Easter Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 3pm (cash only) with funds raised supporting the community facility.

For more details all 5729 8487 with the outlet closed on Saturday, April 23.

An ANZAC day dawn service will be held at the hall on Monday, April 25 at 6am with catering provided by the King Valley CWA.

Moyhu community meal THE next Moyhu community meal will be held at the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall on Wednesday, April 20 from 12pm.

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

Outdoor movie screening in Whitfield A FAMILY movie night will be held at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve on Saturday, April 23.

The free community event will include a screening of “Clifford the Big Red Dog” with food and drinks available to purchase including barbecue by the King River and District Fishing Club and fresh popcorn.

Bring family, friends, blankets and lawn chairs with the event starting at 5.30pm and movie to begin at dusk.

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

THE Wangaratta Veterans Art Group meets every Tuesday at the Yarrunga Scout Hall from 10am to 2pm.

New members welcome, enquiries to Michael on 0432 991 055.

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

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

For more information, phone 0418 574 404.

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 Symphony Orchestra rehearses 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 Toastmasters conducts its meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 6.45pm in the community room at the Wangaratta Library in Docker 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, with the next event a barbecue in Apex Park on April 23. For more information, visit gritandresilience@wangaratta.vic. gov.au AUSTRALIAN Plant Society will hold its next meeting on Thursday, April 28 from 7pm at the Masonic Hall, corner Esmond and Appin Streets.

Guest speaker will be Geoff Lay, who will speak about the plants to be found at Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain National Park. All welcome.

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May 21st election The battle for Indi to commence in earnest after PM names the date

ON THE PROWL STEPHANIE Ford was one of the 750 or so Easter egg hunters at the annual scramble held at the Barr Reserve on Saturday.

Organiser Rebecca Joyce from OBrien Real Estate Joyce said the hunt raised around $1200 for Northeast Health Wangaratta’s paediatric ward.

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Think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched, For nothing loved is ever lost and she was loved so much.

CANDIDATES – start your campaigns.

It seemed appropriate that Prime Minister Scott Morrison chose the day of the Melbourne Grand Prix to visit the governor–general and request a May 21 federal election.

Like the grand prix, we have been through a lengthy qualifying period with various parties doing their best to test out policies and statements to ensure their campaign machines are firing on all cylinders.

At this stage we have a field of eight runners with Benalla‘s Beth Stevens (see story page 5 in today‘s Chronicle) the latest to announce her intention to stand representing Pauline Hansen‘s One Nation Party.

She joins incumbent Helen Haines (Independent), Nadia David (Labor), Benjamin Gilbert (Greens), Ross Lyman (Liberal), Elizabeth Fisher (Nationals), Stephen Williams (United Australia Party) and Julian Fidge (Liberal Democrats) who have all declared their intention to contest Indi.

At the 2019 election there were seven candidates; One Nation did not contest it, while Derryn Hinch‘s Justice Party have yet to nominate a candidate this time around.

The Liberals‘ Steven Martin won the first preference with 35.09 per cent of the votes just ahead of Helen Haines in her first election

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on 32.35 per cent but after preferences were distributed Dr Haines was declared the winner with 51.39 per cent ahead of Mr Martin on 48.61 per cent.

Nationally, if the Liberal–National coalition can retain a net 76 seats it can retain power.

A net loss of just one seat (requiring a swing of less than half a per cent) puts it into minority and will require negotiations with the crossbench for minority government.

Labor holds 68 seats but with the new seat of Hawke starts the election with a notional 69 seats.

It needs 76 seats for a majority, a net gain of seven.

But if the Liberal–National coalition loses four seats to Labor, the opposition will hold 73 seats to 72 coalition and will also be able to negotiate with the crossbench on forming a minority government as it did in 2010.

Dr Haines welcomed the announcement.

“We‘re on,” she said.

“I guess there has been speculation for months but it had to be called today.”

Dr Haines didn‘t think the earlier campaigning would disaffect many voters.

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Wangaratta students compare admirably

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. f INTO HIS CARS: Gordon Flighty

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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 age of 40+ scores at 3.6pc

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

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

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

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

Euroa Secondary College’s dux achieved one of the highest scores in the region with a 98.55 ATAR.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik Col-

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

For the full results visit vcaa.vic.adu.au.

Wang Repair Café returns

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BORDER BUBBLE IS NOW IN PLACE Victorian and New South Wales border residents will be able to travel into Victoria by showing their driver’s licence or other formal photo ID, to access the services they need.

Travel delays are expected, so please plan ahead.

year local graduates Kayla Fisher

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Teens look to the future with uni

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

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

Kayla, 17, has been offered a

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

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

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

“But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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NATIONAL SPORT

Regional Vic awarded 2026 Comm Games REGIONAL Victoria will become the centre of the international sports universe after the state won a onehorse race to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The multi-sport event will be held across the state in four years’ time, Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed on Tuesday.

It is the first Commonwealth Games to be awarded to a state or region, with only cities previously selected throughout its 92-year history.

Four hubs will be set up in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland - each with their own athletes’ villages and Shepparton is also slated to host events.

The regional centres will host the entire program apart from the opening ceremony, which has been locked in for the 100,000-capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Mr Andrews said the event would be like no other and showcase what the state has to offer.

“We’re not just doing a rerun. It’s not going to be the same as it’s ever been,” Mr Andrews told reporters at Mars Stadium in Ballarat, which will be upgraded.

The games are estimated to inject $3 billion into the state economy, create 7500 jobs pre- and post-event, and boost sports and affordable housing infrastructure.

Mr Andrews said the cost

of hosting the 2026 sports extravaganza will be revealed in the upcoming state budget, due to be released on May 3.

“It’ll cost a substantial amount ... but I don’t see it as a cost,” he said.

No funding has been set aside by the Federal Government, in caretaker mode ahead of the May 21 election, but Mr Andrews would welcome any contribution.

Commonwealth Games Federation president Dame Louise Martin said an initial list of 16 sports has been selected, including T20 cricket and rugby sevens.

Further sports will be added later in the year.

Hosting rights for the 2026 event hit the market after

the English midlands city of Birmingham replaced South Africa’s Durban as host of the 2022 Games, to be held from July 28 to August 8.

With no other bidders, it was a considered a fait accompli Victoria would secure the event after the State Government entered exclusive negotiations with the games’ governing body in February.

Victoria Tourism Industry Council chief executive Felicia Mariani said the formal announcement was the crowning glory of recordbreaking events season in Melbourne.

“We have well and truly left the mantle of ‘the world’s most locked down city’ behind us,” she said.

Opposition leader Matthew Guy said the Victorian Liberals and Nationals supported the concept of a regional-focused Commonwealth Games in principle.

“We don’t support just a blank cheque to do anything at anytime but what we do support is a sensible plan,” he said.

The Games last came to Victoria in 2006, when Melbourne played host. It is the sixth time the event has been held in Australia, most recently on the Gold Coast in 2018.

WHERE 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES EVENTS WILL BE HELD: Aquatics (Swimming, Para Swimming and Div-

ing) - Geelong Athletics and Para Athletics - Ballarat Badminton - Gippsland Beach Volleyball - Geelong Boxing - Ballarat Cricket T20 - Geelong, Gippsland, Ballarat, Bendigo Cycling - Gippsland to Bendigo Gymnastics - Geelong Hockey - Geelong Lawn Bowls and Para Lawn Bowls - Bendigo Netball - Bendigo Rugby Sevens - Gippsland Squash - Bendigo Table Tennis and Para Table Tennis - Geelong Triathlon and Para Triathlon - Geelong Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting - Bendigo - AAP

McLachlan to step down as AFL CEO at end of 2022

FINISHING UP: Gillon McLachlan has announced the 2022 season will be his last in charge as AFL CEO. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Plenty to play for, Wanderers on notice in ALM WESTERN Sydney’s finals hopes are all but dashed but coach Mark Rudan says the Wanderers still have plenty to play for when they take on top-six aspirants Central Coast tonight.

A 1-1 draw with Brisbane left both Western Sydney and the Roar nine points adrift of sixth-placed Wellington with WSW staring down the barrel of a fifth straight campaign without finals.

“It makes it tougher. The focus remains the same, the mentality of the team has to remain the same and we’ve got a lot of points still

up for grabs and we’re going to make it extremely difficult for everybody else,” Rudan told AAP. “At the same time it gives me an opportunity to have a real good look at the players and whether we decide to start to really focus on next season.

“There’s a lot of players coming out of contract as well.

“So it gives me a great opportunity to see everything about them, on the ball, on the park, off the park as well. Their mentality and their attitude.

“Sometimes you think

there’s not much to play for but there’s always something to play for. There always is.”

Eighth-placed Central Coast will be aiming for a quick bounce back from their 5-0 loss to Sydney FC, against a Wanderers side who will be without suspended goalkeeper Daniel Margush.

Margush cost the Wanderers two points when his footwork let him down in the 89th minute which led to him bringing down Brisbane’s Alex Parsons with a textbook rugby tackle.

- AAP

GILLON McLachlan will step aside as AFL chief executive at the end of the current season, confident the game is in “incredible shape”.

The 49-year-old will remain at the helm throughout the 2022 campaign to deal with a host of major issues including a new broadcast rights deal, updated collective bargaining agreements for the men and women players and whether Tasmania will be awarded the 19th licence.

“It’s an honour and a privilege to serve this game - the best game in the world,” McLachlan told a media conference on Tuesday.

“The responsibility has never been lost on me and I feel good that the game is in better shape now than when I took over, but with the scoreboard that will be for others to judge.

“I’m leaving now because it feels right, right for the AFL, right for me, right for my family.

“It’s clearly more complicated than that, but actually in simple terms, it’s not. “... the AFL is in incredible shape on whatever metric you assess it.”

McLachlan was appointed to replace Andrew Demetriou in the top job in April 2014.

There had been speculation that he would stand down during the past couple of years but he resolved to stay on as the sport negotiated the huge challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Among the most significant

achievements during McLachlan’s time at the helm was the introduction of the AFLW competition, which will expand again to 18 teams for the seventh season beginning later this year.

He informed AFL chair Richard Goyder over the weekend of his decision to step aside.

“From my point of view and the commission’s point of view it would be correct to say that we’re not happy with that decision but we are completely supportive of it, if you get that sense,” said Goyder.

“Gill has always said to me that he wanted to go at the top of his game, at the time of his choosing and when the AFL was in as good a shape as it can be.

“And I think that’s fair play and the commission thinks that’s fair play and certainly fair for him and his family.

“He’s done an outstanding job.”

The South Australian joined the AFL in May 2000.

Being promoted to CEO, his roles at the sport’s governing body included general manager commercial operations, chief operating officer and deputy CEO. Richmond CEO Brendon Gale — who has has overseen the Tigers’ recent period of dominance including premierships in 2017, 2019 and 2020 — and highly-rated AFL executive member Travis Auld are likely to be among the early favourites to replace McLachlan.

- AAP

Broncos prepare for ‘world’s best team’ SHUTTING down the “world’s best team” is as daunting a challenge as it sounds for Brisbane NRL recruit Kurt Capewell.

But the former Penrith premiership star says those examinations were a big reason he joined the battling former powerhouse, who face his former side on Friday.

“I’m not scared of a challenge; this club is a great club with so much history,” Queensland State of Origin back-rower Capewell said of his decision to head to Red Hill.

“You see the athletes here,

the players we’ve got; I was looking forward to the challenge of (getting) them playing their best footy and turning it around.

“And they’re (Penrith) the world’s best team at the moment.

“If we want to compete with them we’ll have to put it all together.”

The premiers have shown no signs of a hangover in 2022, storming to a 5-0 start and boasting a league-best 78-point differential.

Brisbane started with two wins but have lost their past three, although the alarm bells ringing after their

round-four loss to the Warriors were somewhat quelled in an improved 24-20 loss to the Sydney Roosters last week.

Capewell said the Payne Haas-Albert Kelly scuffle, which is still being examined by the NRL’s integrity unit and could lead to star prop’s suspension this week, had no bearing on their form slump.

“We didn’t read into that too much; it as probably built up a bit and we know what type of culture we’ve got at this club and what we’re trying to drive,” he said.

- AAP

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SPORT

WELL DONE: Kate Fawkner will compete at the Oceania Championships but needs your help to fund the trip.

PHOTO: Nick Richards

Kate Fawkner needs your help

By WILLSON MACK

KATE Fawkner has been selected to compete for Australia as part of the Australian Regional Team at the Oceania Championships at Mackay in mid-June.

Fawkner just competed at the Australian Track and Field Championship in the men’s competition (until eligible for the women’s), taking home two Australian titles in the seated Discus and Javelin making her eligible for the Oceania Championships.

However, unfortunately the event is all self-funded and Fawkner needs your help to cover expenses such as airfares, accommodation and meals.

“I am asking all of you good people out there for your support to help me compete for Australia for the first time as Kate Fawkner, a female athlete,” Fawkner said.

“I am asking local businesses to help support myself throughout the year to help with the fees and costs involved with the sport.

“Any support will be greatly appreciated.”

You can donate to Fawkner by visiting the link below, by contacting her on 0400 856 016 or by e-mail at kate.fawkner@ yahoo.com.

To donate go to: https://www. gofundme.com/f/2022-oceania-paraathletics championship?qid=54b794934b bae275c7b2ffba1f16a3ba.

LOVING IT: Paul Williams hasn’t let his disability stop him from playing tennis.

PHOTO: Belinda Harrison

Williams reveling in wheelchair tennis WHEELCHAIR tennis star Paul Williams has been loving his time in the sport since starting before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Williams was an avid tennis fan before a car accident turned his world upside down, leaving him as a paraplegic in 2000.

However, he was determined to not let his disability keep him from doing what he loves.

“I’ve been playing sport most

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of my life,” Williams said.

“I played tennis when I could walk and loved it then and I still love it being in a wheelchair.

“I started playing just before COVID hit us and have enjoyed it since.”

After Williams’ accident he took up wheelchair basketball but lost interest and decided to turn to tennis.

He has been playing tennis locally against abled-bodied players but is looking to enter some other competitions against other wheelchair tennis competitors elsewhere in the near future.

“After my accident I played wheelchair basketball over at Shepparton but I lost interest in

it because there isn’t any competition in regional areas,” he said.

“I’ve only played tennis in Wangaratta but next year I’ll be playing against other people in wheelchairs.

“When COVID hit I made the grand final (against abledbodied players in Wangaratta) but couldn’t play it and then last week I finally won a grand final.”

Junior netballers out in full force

MORE than 700 netballers descended on the HB Barr Reserve on Sunday for the Wangaratta Netball Association representative championships.

Players aged 10 to 16 years travelled from as far away as Albury, Echuca and Barellan.

Wangaratta has six representative teams that have been training since February.

The program is overseen by coordinator Cameron Miller and coaching mentor Sharlene Wohlers.

Janelle Hartwig’s under 11’s team continued their great winning form from the Albury tournament last week finishing in the top three.

Both of Wangaratta’s under 15’s teams played well all day in hot conditions but finished outside the finals.

Kelly Bihun’s Wangaratta under 13’s reserves team made the finals.

Wangaratta’s under 17’s championship team snuck into the finals in fourth position and won their way into the grand final against Ovens and Murray.

CHAMPS: Wangaratta’s 17s netball team which won Sunday’s tournament comprised (back L-R) Rose Henry, Felicity Lincoln, Makeely Gottschling, Tori Sampson, Amelie Dolye, Addi Miller, Abbey Moore, Coach Stacey Lamb; (front L-R) Bella Pasquali, Ellie Miller, Olivia Holmes, Jess McInnes and Kyia Wohlers.

PHOTO: Dawn Allen After the final whistle the scores were locked in a draw.

Extra time commenced and the home team were victors by two goals.

Jess McInnes was cool, calm

and accurate in the goal circle, while Addi Miller and Abbey Moore were like a brick wall of defence through the mid court.

The whole squad of 12 players played well in the seven games

and two finals played in hot conditions.

All Wangaratta teams will now look towards the Wodonga tournament that will be played in the first weekend of May.

STRONG HANDS: Olivia Holmes in action.

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MATCH RESULTS

ROUND

3

WRAPPED UP: Centrals’ Keahn Driscoll tackles his Mansfield opponent as teammate Ben Nolan watches on, during Sunday’s under 17s clash at Mansfield. PHOTO: Grace Kerwin

MID-AIR: Cody Johnson contests the ruck for Centrals’ under 17s as teammates Sam Rourke and Caleb Gilbert await the result.

PHOTO: Grace Kerwin

STRENGTH: Tigers’ Lachie Farrington pushes through a tackle in his under 12s match against Myrtleford Black.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

UNDER 17 SCOREBOARD Benalla Giants Benalla Bulldogs

2.3 3.1

6.5 5.3

7.7 8.6

3.1 2.1

5.1 7.5 7.5 10.5

12.8 (80) 9.9 (63)

10.11 (71) 11.6 (72)

GOALS: KANGAROOS: J. Blake 2, C. Hines 2, T. Hogan 2, P. Coleman 1, R. Downing 1, C. Hughes 1, S. Turla 1. IMPERIALS: H. Jones 4, O. Roberts 4, unknown 2, J, Marek 1.

BEST: KANGAROOS: P. Coleman, C. Hughes, C. Hines, J. Blake, J. van der Heyden, T. Vincent. IMPERIALS: unknown, D. Romero, L. Griffiths, H. Jones, J. Stone, O. Roberts.

Tigers Myrtleford

0.1 3.5

0.1 0.3 8.8 16.13

1.3 (9) 21.14 (140)

GOALS: TIGERS: J. Strudwick 1. MYRTLEFORD: H. Stripeikis 5, J. Walton 5, T. Thomason 3, J. Hazeldine 2, E. Martin 2, A. Bautista 1, G. Benson 1, T. Morgan 1, C. Piazza. BEST: TIGERS: C. Hooper, E. White, S. Allan, J. Correll, K. McKelvie, J. Whitehouse. MYRTLEFORD: T. Thomason, N. McMonagle, L. Stripeikis, P. McLean, R. Skahill, J. Walton.

Mansfield Centrals

2.4 1.0

7.6 14.14 3.2 3.2

Blake Kantor - Tigers

Thomas Jones - Tigers

Noah Damon - Tigers

Paige-Lee Dummet - Tigers

UNDER 14 SCOREBOARD

GOALS: BENALLA GIANTS: R. Ely 3, S. Cox 2, unknown 2, T. Binion 1, M. Cullen 1, A. McDonald 1, F. Weeks 1, unknown 1. BENALLA BULLDOGS: M. Macfarlane 4, R. Sammon 2, A. Caircross 1, J. Chee 1, G. Lithgow 1.

BEST: BENALLA GIANTS: W. Botten, S. Cox, F. Weeks, M. Cullen, J. Ferguson, unknown. BENALLA BULLDOGS: S. Begley, J. Cooke, R. Storer, M. Macfarlane, R. Sammon, J. Liddington.

Kangaroos Imperials

CLOSE-CHECKING: Centrals’ Harry White attempts to bring down his Mansfield opponent during Sunday’s under 17s clash.

PHOTO: Grace Kerwin

17.16 (118) 3.4 (22)

GOALS: MANSFIELD: unknown 9, O. Clelland 2, C. Azzopardi 1, S. Guppy 1, R. Hall 1, S. Murphy 1, H. Purcell 1, H. Ree 1. CENTRALS: C. Johnson 1, M. Prestialli 1, S. Rourke 1.

BEST: MANSFIELD: R. Hall, A. Thomson, unknown, J. Marks, R. Reeve, O. Clelland.

CENTRALS: H. White, S. Rourke, C. Kerwin, C. Johnson, M. Prestianni, H. Currie.

Benalla Giants Benalla Bulldogs

1.7 6.11 9.16 1.0 2.1 3.2

UNDER 12 SCOREBOARD

18.18 (126) 3.3 (21)

Benalla Giants Benalla Bulldogs

2.0 2.1

3.1 2.3

4.1 3.3

4.1 (25) 6.10 (46)

GOALS: BENALLA GIANTS: O. Boyle 4, C. Binion 3, M. Smyth 3, K. Dervish 2, X. Wapling 2, B. Ashcroft 1, L. Fielding 1, J. Hart 1, R. Neal 1. BENALLA BULLDOGS: O. Beaton 1, C. Breheny 1, O. Ring 1. BEST: BENALLA GIANTS: O. Boyle, B. Ashcroft, X. Wapling, C. Binion, M. Smyth, J. Hart. Benalla Bulldogs: L. Ham, S. Gates, C. Breheny, A. Richardson, R. Robertson, L. Glass.

GOALS: BENALLA GIANTS: C. Bowen 2, N. Cooney 1, T. Mount 1. BENALLA BULLDOGS: H. Ross 2, J. Montgomery 1, R. White 1, T. Williams 1, unknown 1.

BEST: BENALLA GIANTS: C. Bowen, T. Mount, H. Skelton, A. Leavold, E. McKean, B. Hazell. BENALLA BULLDOGS: R. Humphries, L. Randell, B. Wells, K. Thwaites, R. White, O. Wardill.

Kangaroos Imperials

Kangaroos

0.4 1.3

1.5 2.6

2.6 3.7

4.6 (30) 6.9 (45)

Imperials

2.0 1.0

3.3 2.0

6.6 2.0

7.9 (51) 2.0 (12)

GOALS: KANGAROOS: J. Coleman 2, A. Brett 1, S. Ritchens 1. IMPERIALS: J. Marek 2, M. Marek 2, H. Allen 1, A. Direen 1. BEST: KANGAROOS: L. Pizzini, O. Kent, A. Hines, J. Coleman, E. Beach, H. Laverty. IMPERIALS: J. Marek, J. Long, K. McPhan, M. Pearson, M. Semmens, A. Direen.

GOALS: KANGAROOS: O. Edwards 4, B. Jackson 2, H. Wallace 1. IMPERIALS: R. Newton 2. BEST: KANGAROOS: J. Crotty, B. Jackson, E. Byrne, unknown, N. Gigliotti, M. Murphy. IMPERIALS: J. Ambrose, W. Clark, S. Newton, R. Newton, J. Irvine, R. Ingleton.

Tigers Myrtleford

Centrals Myrtleford Red

1.3 0.2

4.3 2.4

5.3 7.7

5.3 (33) 12.10 (82)

GOALS: TIGERS: L. Webb 2, M. Correll 1, D. Hooper 1, R. Webb 1. MYRTLEFORD: A. Morgan 3, B. Robb 3, J. Novak 2, S. Muraca 1, I. Whittingham 1, B. Davis 1, B. McMasters 1. BEST: TIGERS: W. Farrington, X. Dodgshun, M. Correll, J. Perna, J. Wickham, N. Tilbrook. MYRTLEFORD: O. Benson, J. Novak, S. Muraca, B. McMasters, B. Davis, A. Morgan.

Mansfield Centrals

3.6 4.10 6.13 0.0 4.3 7.5

7.14 (56) 11.7 (73)

GOALS: MANSFIELD: J. Benton 2, A. Browning 2, H. Craddock 1, O. Miller 1, W. Northcott 1. CENTRALS: R. McNamara 3, C. Curr 2, J. Lewis 2, R. Parsons 2. H. McDonald 1, C. Ormond 1. BEST: MANSFIELD: N. Pigdon, E. Morphett, O. Miller, J. Benton, A. Browning, H. Desmond. CENTRALS: R. McNamara, A. Jayet, C. Boman, B. Mawson, S. Johnson, B. Blackford.

College Bright

8.3 10.6 14.9 0.0 0.1 0.1

15.14 (104) 2.2 (14)

GOALS: COLLEGE: A. Peebles 6, H. Bowman 2, L. Smith 2, H. Allan 2, T. Fieldew 1, J. Llewellyn 1, H. McKenzie 1. BRIGHT: E. Lodge 2. BEST: COLLEGE: C. Haring, H. Bowman, C. Pasquali, A. Peebles, H. Allan, Z. Peebles. BRIGHT: E. Lodge, A. Hargreaves, F. Stephens, D. Hika, A. Toy, G. Couch Trinder.

3.0 2.2

3.2 2.2

5.7 2.3

7.9 (52) 2.3 (15)

GOALS: CENTRALS: B. Johns 3, C. Grimshaw 2, N. Jones 1, H. Kilby 1.

MYRTLEFORD RED: H. Durling 1, M. McMahon 1. BEST: CENTRALS: B. Johns, A. Knobel, A. Fraser, B. Stewart, C. Grimshaw, S. Gales. MYRTLEFORD RED: H. Durlling, M. McMahon, L. Sanderson, M. Morgan, C. McEwan.

Tigers Myrtleford Black

1.0 3.2

1.0 6.4

1.2 6.9

2.4 (16) 8.12 (60)

GOALS: TIGERS: M. Togolo Hill 1, R. Webb 1. MYRTLEFORD BLACK: S. Lupo, L. McKeone 2, T. Cartwright 1, J. Jennings 1, T. McPherson. BEST: TIGERS: B. Kantor, T. Jones, M. Togolo Hill, H. Gibb, L. Farrington, P. Dummet. MYRTLEFORD BLACK: T. McPherson, S. Lupo, L. McKeone, S. Barnik, J. Jennings, H. McIntyre.

College Bright

4.2 1.0

6.5 1.0

9.6 2.2

9.6 (60) 5.8 (38)

GOALS: COLLEGE: T. Llewellyn 2, C. O’Brien 2, L. O’Brien 2, J. Guley 1, J. MasseyChase 1, L. Sims 1. BRIGHT: A. Tanaskovic 2, D. Andersen 1, W. Bailey 1, O. Lewis 1. BEST: COLLEGE: L. O’Brien, C. O’Brien, L. Sims, C. Bowman, H. Dean, D. Ciccone. BRIGHT: O. Lewis, D. Andersen, G. Banks, B. Buckland, C. Garratt, H. West.

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NETBALL REPORT

ROUND

1

‘Pies too strong for improved Hawks

Netball results

WANGARATTA WANG ROVERS

42 32

BEST: WANGARATTA: Issy Byrne 3 Hannah Grady 2 Kate Dean 1. WANG ROVERS: Samantha Kreltszheim 3 Jeynelle Mills 2 Jenna McLeod 1.

GOALS: WANGARATTA: Georgia Clark 26 Rachelle Petts 16. WANG ROVERS: Sarah Riches 20 Kelsie Wilson 9 Samantha Kreltszheim 3 .

Albury 44 def Wodonga 34 North Albury 27 def by Cor-R’glen 55 Lavington 59 def Myrtleford 26 Wod. Raiders 36 def by Yarrawonga 57.

B Grade: Albury 56 def Wodonga 35 Lavington 47 def Myrtleford 46 Wodonga Raiders 34 def by Yarrawonga 38 Wangaratta 50 def by Wangaratta Rovers 55 C Grade: Albury 40 def Wodonga 20 North Albury 34 def by Corowa-R’glen 39 Lavington 50 def Myrtleford 26 Wodonga Raiders 30 def by Yarrawonga 40 Wangaratta 35 def by Wangaratta Rovers 41 17 & Under: Albury 18 def by Wodonga 38 North Albury 57 def Corowa-Rutherglen 29 Wodonga Raiders 55 def Yarrawonga 24 Wangaratta 24 def by Wang Rovers 33 Lavington 36 def by Myrtleford 42

ROUND

3

PIN POINT: Issy Byrne fires off a pass in her best on court display.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

PROMISING: Sarah Riches shot 20 goals for Wangaratta Rovers.

WANGARATTA A grade netballers pushed past a determined Wangaratta Rovers side in the derby on Saturday night.

The Magpies got out to a five goal lead (11-6) at quarter time and would never look back, leading at every break throughout the game.

However, the Hawks managed to stay with their counterparts for the majority of the match off the back of solid displays from Samantha Kreltszheim and Jeynelle Mills, only going down by 10 goals (4232) at the final whistle.

For Wangaratta, Georgia Clark continued her strong start under the ring, netting 26 goals, while Issy Byrne was on fire through the midcourt.

Sarah Riches shot 20 goals for Wangaratta Rovers.

Wangaratta coach Hannah Grady had mixed feelings about her side’s performance.

“It wasn’t our best

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game, there were patches (where Wangaratta were good) but obviously it gets better as the season goes on and as we play together more,” Grady said.

“Our defensive pressure across the whole court was strong though, this was something we did well in round one too.

“Being the start of the season we are just working our way back into it, trying to find our rhythm again and taking something different from each game to work on.

“Wangaratta Rovers have recruited well and have some core girls from previous seasons.”

Rachelle Petts played her first game for the year, playing goal attack and netting 16 goals in a solid display.

Petts replaced last week’s debutant in Zara Berry under the ring who was away, but after an impressive debut Wangaratta may be left with a few selection headaches ahead of their clash against Wodonga on Saturday.

“Heading into round one Shel (Petts) was actually going to be starting in the side but she rolled her ankle so Zara came up and then Zara was away this week and Shel was right to come back in,” Grady said.

Saturday’s clash will be the Magpies first match in the traditional 2pm timeslot after playing 6pm games in their opening two rounds.

“The night game is great for the club and you get a decent crowd,” Grady said.

“They have been a part of the fixture for a few seasons now so we’re pretty used to it at the start of the season.”

NETBALL REPORT

Lions make it three from three

By NATHAN DE VRIES

WHOROULY remains undefeated in the O&K A grade netball competition, defeating their round three opponents Moyhu 54-28 at Moyhu on Saturday.

The Lions were dominant throughout, capitalising on mistakes the Hoppers made while conceding very few themselves.

After a seven goal lead at quarter time blew out to 15 by half time, Whorouly didn’t ease up on the pressure, putting on 10 and 17 goals in the third and fourth quarters to run out comfortable winners.

Co-coach Ebony Allen said the squad was coming together well in the early rounds. “(Co-coach) Jane-Maree (Fitzpatrick) and I are very happy with how the team is shaping up so far,” she said.

“Everyone seems to be gelling very well together which is very pleasing to see.

“It was another great team effort again this week - everyone stepped up and played their role and played it well.”

Allen said strong performances across the court were key in the Lions getting home in a convincing manner.

“Bec Allen had a good game in

the mid court, feeding the shooters well - her consistency through there earned her best on for the weekend,” she said.

“Grace Way and myself combined very well together in defence, getting a lot of intercepts and deflections which our attackers were then able to score off.

“Katie Ivone and Tayla Allen had a great game in goals again, they both work really well together.”

The Lions will have the bye over the Easter round this weekend before facing Benalla All Blacks, another team who have yet to suffer defeat.

“Coming off of three very convincing wins, the girls have definitely earned a break this week,” Allen said.

“We will continue to train and work on a few things as we head into a tough match coming off the bye when we head to Benalla.

“Fingers crossed we can keep the momentum flowing, but we know it definitely won’t be easy.”

In other matches, Milawa dominated King Valley 70-33, Gooambat pulled off a seven goal win over Bonnie Doon, Greta took down Tarrawingee 52-41 and Benalla snuck home with a one-goal win over North Wangaratta 37-36.

NETBALL SCORES

CONCINVING WIN: Bec Allen and the Whorouly A grade squad were on fire against Moyhu, taking the win 54-28 on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

OPTIONS: Moyhu’s Amy Holmes looks to move the ball out of the defensive end and create a goal chance.

A GRADE: Moyhu 28 def by Whorouly 54 Tarrawingee 41 def by Greta 52 Milawa 70 def King Valley 33 Benalla 37 def Nth Wang 36 Bonnie Doon 42 def by Goorambat 49 B GRADE: Moyhu 32 def by Whorouly 38 Tarrawingee 49 def Greta 34 Milawa 97 def King Valley 12 Benalla 47 def Nth Wang 43 Bonnie Doon 48 def by Goorambat 49 B RESERVE: Benalla All Blacks 19 def by North Wangaratta 71 Moyhu 12 def by Whorouly 71 Tarrawingee 48 def Greta 39 Milawa 71 def King Valley 6 Bonnie Doon 65 def Goorambat 15 C GRADE: Greta 38 def Tarrawingee 17 Benalla All Blacks 24 def by North Wangaratta 37 Moyhu 22 def Whorouly 21 Milawa 37 def King Valley 22 no other scores available.

U15s: Greta 22 def Tarrawingee 16 Benalla 14 def by North Wangaratta 27 Moyhu 4 def by Whorouly 41 Milawa 36 def King Valley 6 Bonnie Doon 49 def Goorambat 7 NEXT WEEK April 15-16 (Easter Round) Good Friday Moyhu vs Greta Bonnie Doon vs Benalla All Blacks Easter Saturday King Valley vs North Wangaratta Bright vs Tarrawingee Milawa, Whorouly, Goorambat - Bye

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SPORT

Longawaited home game for Hawks IN their first matches at the WJ Findlay Oval in nine months, Wangaratta Rovers’ female footballers hosted Murray Felines on Sunday, emerging with two wins from the three encounters.

The open women’s team began well, welcoming a first quarter goal from club stalwart Jess Whitehead, while Mik Trethowan and Crystal Stevens controlled the game through the middle.

First-gamers Leanne Branson, running rampant on the wing, and Jacinta Findlay, using her strength and strong kicking, began well.

The Hawks welcomed three other new players in the opening match - Lily Kozuharoff, Amy Fuller and Teesh Miller.

More pressure from Felines in the second term didn’t allow the Rovers to play their run-and-carry game, but the Hawks settled late in the quarter and took a small lead into half-time after Whitehead booted her second.

The ball was in the Rovers’ forward line for most of the third

 DETERMINED: Hannah Carroll gets boot to ball in the under 14s.

PHOTO: Simone Gladigau  FOCUSED: Ella Bradley watches the flight of the ball in the under 17s match.

PHOTO: Kev McGennan

quarter, but the Hawks were unable to capitalise, scoring eight behinds for the term.

The home team ran out the last quarter, and captain Amy Collins finished the match with an around-the-body snap to kick the Rovers’ third for the day.

Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 3.14 (32) defeated Murray Felines 1.1 (7).

Goals: Jess Whitehead 2, Amy Collins 1.

Awards: Caz Sammon, Leanne Branson, Jacinta Findlay, Crystal Stevens, Nikita Brown, Mikayla Trethowan.

With 11 under 17 players unavailable on Sunday due to COVID-19 isolation, camps and school holidays, it was always going to be a tough match against one of the competition’s hot favourites.

Felines got away to a fine start, kicking 4.2 in the first term, while Taniqua Melbourne was good for the Rovers, as was Ruby Bihun before she came off with an ankle injury that ended her game.

The Felines midfielders picked up their work-rate in the second quarter, delivering the ball into the forward line with pin-point precision, and making things difficult for Rovers’ backline.

Teagan Fordham, Sophie Boyle, Clare Collins, Bree Keys and Mackenzie Clark all worked hard to contain the blowout, and fortunately the forwards did not have their kicking boots on, booting 3.14 for the term.

Rovers re-grouped after half time and restricted the Felines to just two goals in the third term, with Mackenzie Clarke, Trinny Preer, Ella Bradley and Georgie Ledger all getting a lot of the footy.

The Rovers’ backline, led by Teagan Fordham, Sophie Boyle, Mackenzie Clark and Clare Collins, repelled countless entries in the final quarter, and despite the scoreline and hot conditions, the team fought out the game to the end.

With eight V-Line representatives, the Felines have exceptional skills and are a great team, but the

 GOTCHA: Rovers’ open women player Jess Byrne tackles her Murray Felines opponent.

PHOTO: Kev McGennan

gap is closing as Rovers’ skills improve, and that elusive first win may not be too far off.

Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 0.0 (0) lost to Murray Felines 13.29 (107).

Awards - Clare Collins, Teagan Fordham, Sophie Boyle, Mackenzie Clarke.

Four new players pulled on the brown and gold in an exciting under 14s match.

First-gamers Chloe Mizzi, Christina Fitzgerald Baboussouras and Pippa O’Connor showed run, endurance and willingness to chase down and tackle opponents at every opportunity.

Ella Pund brought plenty of physicality and pressure in contests, and a calm-under-pressure approach through the ruck, half forward and full back roles.

The first goal of the game came through some excellent team work in the forward line, as Lara Maples showed great composure to kick truly.

The second goal came from a terrific handpass over the top of her opponent to Lilias Coonan,

who had found space on her own.

Captain for the day Lucy Kiely was reliable at full back, taking marks, tackling opponents and winning ground balls to deliver the ball back up the ground.

The third quarter saw more runand-carry in the Hawks’ game, with players breaking past their opponents, using clearing handballs or kicking long to propel the ball forward, as well as running down opponents. Goals came from Pippa O’Connor and Zierra Melbourne.

The girls kept running and contesting right to the end, celebrating their first win of the season.

Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 4.5 (29) defeated Murray Felines 3.1 (19).

Goals: Lara Maples, Lilias Coonan, Pippa O’Connor, Zierra Melbourne.

Awards - Lily Currie Fraser, Molly Thomas, Lilias Coonan, Pippa O’Connor.

With a general bye for the Easter weekend, the Hawks will return to the field on April 24 at Lavington.

Young footy talent time in Shepparton this week

GOING WELL: North East Border boys and girls teams are currently playing at the VLine Cup in Shepparton.

PHOTO: AFLNEB Facebook

YOUNGSTERS from Wangaratta and surrounds are among those from across regional Victoria playing and officiating in the AFL Victoria V/Line Cup in Shepparton this week.

The V/Line Cup is Victoria’s premier under 15s championship competition for country boys’ and girls’ footballers, with a rich history dating back to 1949, when it was first won

by Goulburn Valley.

Since 2015, the cup has been awarded to the boys’ and girls’ teams which best display leadership, growth and development, and for many young country footballers and officials, the competition provides a pathway to higher level talent programs.

Teams from North East Border are competing against those from Gippsland, Bar-

won, Bendigo, Goulburn Murray, Greater Western Victoria and South East in the carnival, while the umpiring panel comprises field, boundary and goal umpires selected by talent managers from across Victoria.

The V/Line Cup comprises three divisions - two for boys and one for girls - and features representative teams from the seven regions playing in a total of 21 matches across the carnival, which concludes on Thursday.

After being cancelled in 2020 and postponed from 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local players will be keen to show their talent this week.

In the girls’ division, Wangaratta Rovers under 17 players Mia Johnston, Taniqua Melbourne, Ella Bradley, Trinny

The Wangaratta Rovers Female Football Club acknowledge and thank the generous support of the following local business’s that champion and encourage female participation in sport.

Sign Effects, Community Accessibility, Peak Sports Physiotherapy, Wangaratta Engineering, Squires Winery, North East Float & Motion If you would like to give AFL a try or you are interested in volunteering or helping at the club please contact Celia Piesse 0408 801 292

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Preer and Ammy Thompson were selected to play for North East Border, and all are attending the carnival apart from the talented Johnston, who has been sidelined after suffering a broken jaw in her first match of the season last week.

Wangaratta players selected for the division one boys’ section are Harry Jones (Imperials), Harry McMonigle (Imperials) and Dylan Browne (Kangaroos).

In division two, Wangaratta is represented by Bay Pellegrino (Kangaroos), Sam Rourke (Centrals), Cormac McNamara (College), Jez Rigoni (College) and Joshua Styles (College).

Wangaratta’s Maison Ring (AFL Victoria Community Umpire Talent Academy) is officiating as a field umpire for the week.

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Ben Brisbourne’s Suparazi records back-to-back wins in p promising g start to career BEN Brisbourne’s rising galloper Suparazi can’t put a foot wrong in the start to his fledgling racing career.

The three-year-old son of Super One has just notched up back-to-back wins with a victory at Echuca on Sunday, saluting by over three lengths at short odds of $1.75.

Suparazi kicked off his career with a second place finish at Moonee Valley, followed by a third (Pakenham), second (Bendigo) and then a triumph at Benalla to take home his maiden victory, also by more than three lengths.

“We looked after him during the spring with the view of giving him time to mature,” Brisbourne said.

“He was placed in three strong maidens and he’s now gone back-to-back after winning his maiden at Benalla.

“He’ll now go to Flemington on ANZAC Day where we think he should be competitive.

“We wanted to go to town with him now but there wasn’t the right race to put him in so we thought we’d go to Echuca instead.

The gelding jumped from prime position (barrier two) and settled just off the pace in third position, two wide with cover.

The five horse field swooped around the turn where hoop and Brisbourne’s apprentice Hannah Edgley made her move to storm down the outside, winning with a textbook ride.

“It was a pretty painless run,” Brisbourne said.

“The race mapped beautifully, there was a bit of speed on and he

TOUGH CONTEST Moyhu’s Ella Corrigan is made to work hard for the ball off the back of some strong defensive from her Whorouly opponent. The Hoppers went down to the Lions 54-28.

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travelled really stong “Hannah’s (Edgley) been doing a good job on our horses, she rides them at trackwork every morning and puts in the work and she’s been getting rewarded.”

Suparazi was purchased for $17,000 and has already well and truly paid that back amassing $47,750 in his first five starts.

“He’ll definitely be a cheap horse by the end of his career,” Brisbourne said.

“We’ve always had a bit of an opinion of him and thought he’d have scope to carry on to city grade.

“We think he’ll be competitive at Flemington in a couple of weeks.”

Meanwhile, Nordic Pride ($5) ran home for his first city victory at Sandown last Wednesday.

The gelding and hoop Pat Moloney came around the turn in first position in race three (3000m) and showed an impressive turn of foot to hold on by over a length “He showed a really impressive turn of foot to kick home,” Brisbourne said.

“To stay at that trip is great, there isn’t a big pool of horses who can run over that 3000 metre distance.

“He’s gone through the grades nicely and I can’t fault him this prep, he’s ran in Sydney twice and placed both times.

“He’ll now run in a 3000 metre race at Sandown at the end of the month.”

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