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REALLY WETLANDS THIS aerial drone shot of Biggy Bridge Road in Winton Wetlands from local photographer Rene Martens emphasises just how wet the spring has already been and with further rain forecast this week, it doesn’t look like easing. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast 1015mm for Wangaratta on each day, tomorrow and Friday, and another 8-15mm on Saturday.

BIG SHOW BACK PREPARATIONS are well under way for the 2022 Wangaratta Show, which will return on October 7 and 8, following two years impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. The 2020 and ‘21 shows were cancelled due to uncertainty around the pandemic - the first times the Wangaratta Show had been unable to be held since World War 2.

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But organisers are excited about welcoming crowds back to the Wangaratta Showgrounds next month, and seeing locals and visitors alike enjoying the

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range of entertainment on offer. The show’s popular fireworks display will again be part of the fun, and will decorate Wangaratta’s skies from about 8.30pm on the Friday night, signalling for many locals the event’s long-awaited return. In the lead-up to the fireworks, show patrons

will be entertained by family-owned freestyle motocross act All4FMX, comprising Victorian brothers Mitch and Harry Van Vliet. The Van Vliets have raced dirt bikes and quad bikes their whole lives, and when they saw a gap in the freestyle motocross scene, decided to take

their quads to the ramps. Since then, they have travelled to shows throughout Australia, as well as being part of the Monster Jam tour. All4FMX will perform on the arena on the Friday of the show from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Due to a large number of enquiries last year, dog

high jumping is back on the agenda at this year’s show, and will run from 6.30pm on the Friday on the Wangaratta Showgrounds arena. The Swagzters musical group will perform on Friday and Saturday, as will Me’n’Me Mates, a ‘beaut’ group focused on celebrating Australian songs and stories. ■ Continued page 2

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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Karah Wright from Animals of Oz is looking forward to being part of this year’s Wangaratta Show entertainment, as the event returns following two years impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Animals of Oz gives audiences the chance to discover the differences and uniqueness of some of Australia’s amazing wildlife.

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Another newcomer to the show is HoopSparx, a hula hoop performer who will offer interactive ‘hoopy’ play spaces, and conduct roving performances around the venue, promising fitness, friendship, giggles and hula hoops. Animals of Oz, a mobile wildlife education program, will be at the show on both days, giving audiences the chance to get close to, interact with, and learn about many of the furry, feathery and scaly inhabitants of the Australian bush. For those keen for more up-closeand-personal time with animals, the popular animal nursery will again be a feature of the event. The show’s horse program has been altered again this year, with expectations of even larger numbers of horses at the event, while the all-breeds cattle show will offer a $500 cash prize

for the supreme beef exhibit. There will also be alpacas, a sheep show, pigeons and poultry. The all-breeds dairy heifer show, which was well-supported in 2019, is on again on the Saturday, with some excellent prizes on offer. In the pavilions, there are sections for all ages, encompassing cookery, jams, jellies and preserves, craft, needlework, art, photography, horticulture and fleece. The salami competition was also well-supported in 2019, and will return with a new ‘jerky’ section. Elsewhere, the Warby Steam Engine Club will return to the show, and will be situated near the Gray Street gate, with the Fergie Club of old tractors attending on the Saturday, located near the sheep pavilion.

An EFTPOS machine for admittance fees will be available at the Green Street gate, and will operate between 2pm and 7pm on Friday, and between 10am and 2pm on Saturday. The Wangaratta Show is drug and alcohol free, with no alcohol permitted into the venue. The schedule for the show is now available online at www.wangarattashow.org.au and from the show office, and locals can also keep track of the event on its Facebook page. Now is the time to be thinking about entries in the various sections of the show, with most entries closing on September 30. The show office is now open each weekday between 10am and 3pm (phone 5721 3280) for further information.

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MORE than 200 vintage car enthusiasts from all across Australia are on their way to Wangaratta in two weeks’ time for the 2022 National Chrysler Rally. Preparations are in place for the near 120 vintage pre-1980 Chryslers to call Wangaratta home for a week from September 25 to October 2. Since 1976 the Chrysler rally has presented a chance for members of the three big Chrysler Restorers Clubs in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia to merge on a shared location and share their passions for vintage cars every three years. One of the event organisers and club member, Mark Fenton, has been going to National Chrysler Rallies since 2006 in his 1947 Desoto, a model his parents used to own. He said the three years of preparation has served up many challenges, but he has enjoyed putting it all together. “Everything is going very well; we’ve had really good support from council events department, the suppliers and the various vendors that we’ve organised for it so we’re pretty happy,” he said. “Some of the people have been coming along to many of the rallies; we’ve got three people who have been to all 16 rallies and 23 people who are attending their first rallies. “It’s good because it’s not only a chance for people to see the cars of people who live in the other states, we get a chance to catch up with people we’ve met over the years, sometimes just to get information about the cars and other times to get parts and advice from, it’s been good.” Throughout the week vintage car owners will be visiting tourism hotspots in the area such as the Beechworth silo art and the Swanpool Cinema, incorporating a Ned Kelly theme to the event while using the Oaks, Wangaratta as the central hub. Mr Fenton said the rally will also focus on discovering and visiting private car collections in the area to see first-hand the

HOT WHEELS: The 1956 Desoto Firedome will be just one of nearly 120 vintage cars on their way down to Wangaratta from September 25 for the National Chrysler Rally to be held during the week, with a display day to be held on Saturday, October 1.

1930 Chrysler model passion behind local car collectors in the country. “It’s that sort of passion which is the reason we’re visiting these collections, it’s not because they’re mind blowing, fantastic museum collections, but it’s about celebrating the passion some people maintain and the effort they put in to preserve Australia’s heritage, that’s what we’re focusing on this rally,” he said. The main event will be the display day on the Saturday, initially planned to be at Apex Park but will now be at the HP Barr Reserve, adjacent to the netball courts. All 120 cars will be made

1970 Valiant VG Pacer available for the public to see at no cost. Mr Fenton said the rally’s marquee event often brings locals to reminisce in cars they may have wished for or even owned themselves. “People get a pleasure out of seeing older cars and it’s not often you get to see some of these models, some of the cars we’ve got there’s only one in Australia left, some of them are even unique across the world,” he said. “It’s a good chance to get them out and get everybody educated that these cars are there and depending on what vintage or era they remember, there’s sure to

be a car there that they will remember from their childhood.” Mr Fenton said some of the cars coming to town have been owned since new. “Couple, Jeff and Marg McQueen, will be there in their Valiant that they got married in, where their kids grew up in, where they went on holidays in and now it’s the car that’s looked after and comes on these sorts of rallies and events and that’s what they enjoy, so you can’t get rid of it,” he said. “Even our event director John Plowman is coming along in his 1948 Dodge, which is the car he got married in.”

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HOPING FOR HELP: Open Door Neighbourhood House Wangaratta coordinator Loretta Waters is on the lookout for volunteers at the house, including an assistant in the Open Door’s food pantry. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

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NEIGHBOURHOOD Houses are hopeful increased funding can help recruit more people to come to the community’s aide, and help overcome a hesitancy in volunteerism experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Local organisations say they’ve felt the impact of a volunteer shortage, reflected through social surveys by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and 2021 Census data recording a 19 per cent drop in volunteering since the last snapshot in 2016. But Trish Curtis, coordinator for Upper Murray Neighbourhood Houses Network, hopes more than $200,000 in State Government funding for six houses in the region will help. Ms Curtis said volunteers cover one third of the community value of $1.17m placed on neighbourhood houses in the region, and believes more flexible methods of volunteering will help attract those willing to help. “I think it’s been changing slowly, as people are getting more prepared to come back in and do things, put their hand up

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to volunteer,” she said. “I think finding different ways for people to volunteer, maybe short term ways to make it so people don’t feel like it’s something they have to keep doing.” Open Door Neighbourhood House Wangaratta has put out expressions of interest for volunteer roles in recent weeks. Coordinator Loretta Waters said it’s been difficult to keep the house operating with staff working long hours and they are starting to feel the pinch. “Over the last 18 months we’ve been working really hard to try and alleviate the pressures our community has faced,” she said. “When we’ve gone into this ‘COVID normal’ it’s not actually given anyone reprieve, they’ve been working solidly for years and they’re just starting to get to the burnout point.” Ms Waters said as well as cur-

rent volunteers burning out they are seeing a reluctance from people who want to come in and help. The Centre Wangaratta has been helping community members find roles in volunteering and the workforce for nearly 60 years. Chief executive officer Sue Gaels said the locals who have stayed loyal to volunteering within the community now face many time-constraints and fears about re-entering their roles in volunteering. “So often volunteers are the elder people in our community so they’re a more vulnerable population so they’re more cautious about going back,” she said. Ms Curtis said houses who received the latest round of increased funding will now be able to put more resources in recruiting new volunteers, although it still may be difficult. “It’s quite hard to recruit people, it’s quite a lot of management training that’s involved, it is quite resource intensive, people volunteer in roles for different reasons,” she said. Ms Waters has seen the highly

stressful living circumstances over recent years have a flow on effect on people’s willingness to volunteer. “We are very supportive of people recuperating and creating balance in their life, as we recognise burn out and fatigue to be significant for everyone currently,” she said. “At the same time, we cannot escape the impact this is having within our organisation by not having the same access to volunteers. “Services like ours can only operate with high levels of volunteerism as funding never matches the work that we do.” Ms Gaels said allowing more flexibility for people wanting to volunteer and thoughtfulness could spark. “We’re finding that a lot of people want to work part-time not full-time, finding the right balance for their family,” she said. “I think everybody being kind to each other is what we need to do, not just in our workplace and volunteering but in society as a whole.”

THE Well Ageing Info Hub together with Northeast Health Wangaratta will present a free public information session on Centrelink Financial Information Services (FIS) in Wangaratta next week. The session is ideal for older people, their family members and/or carers, to help:  understand your own financial affairs and options;  financial planning;  understand what happens when you move into aged care;  roles of financial professionals and,  how to maximise your benefits. The information session will be presented by Chris South, Services Australia, at the Uniting Church Hall in Rowan Street at 2pm on Tuesday, September 20. Entry is free and afternoon tea included. Bookings are essential. Please RSVP by September 16 to infohub@nhw.org.au or call 1800 319 333. For session details and updates check out: www.nhw.org.au.

RBA the first to face MP scrutiny THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics will hold a public hearing with the Governor of the Reserve Bank (RBA), Philip Lowe, this Friday. Committee chair, Dr Daniel Mulino MP, said that with Australia experiencing its highest inflation in 20 years, household budgets are feeling the pressure. “Australians have also seen interest rates rise for the past five months, which not only affects mortgage holders and families but small businesses and investment, too,” he said. “In this context, continuing scrutiny of our monetary policy settings remains important, particularly in view of the need to learn from past decisions. “Accordingly, the committee will probe the recent decisions of the RBA regarding interest rate policy, the challenges of tackling our high inflation, and the RBA’s approach to returning inflation to the two to three per cent range over time. “The committee hearing will thus complement, not replicate, the work of the Independent Review of the Reserve Bank announced by the treasurer in July.” Dr Mulino noted that the first independent review of the Reserve Bank in four decades would be conducted in the face of challenging economic circumstances, the likes of which Australia had not seen for generations, ensuring the RBA remains fit for purpose in the longer term is critical. The public hearing, from from 9.30am - 12.30pm, will be broadcast live at aph. gov.au/live.

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National high score was a highlight of season opener By SIMONE KERWIN WANGARATTA hosted 10 teams competing in the North East and Southern Riverina VEX Robotics season opener on Saturday, with one combination registering the nation’s highest score this season. Teams from Scots School Albury, Galen Catholic College and Wangaratta Primary School tested their skills against the Australian champions, Border Robotics Club of Albury. The VEX robotics competition is all about collaboration and strategy, with two teams working together to gain the highest scores possible. This year’s VEX IQ Challenge, ‘SlapShot’, requires the teams’ robots to remove discs from various contraptions, then push the discs into scoring zones. Two teams are randomly chosen for each match, and during Saturday’s event, each team had seven matches, partnering with a different team each time. “This is where strategy and communication

comes in,” Galen teacher Brett Webber, who with fellow teacher Maree Timms organised Saturday’s competition, said. “We find the teams that have the greatest success are the ones which work out a good strategy, by being able to communicate the strengths and weaknesses of their robots. “Once the students get this important concept, the scores tend to be much higher.” New to VEX and taking part in its first competition, the Wangaratta Primary team caught onto this quickly. Wangaratta Primary students Caleb Gillies, Mark Henscke and Dan Wilson said they didn’t have a lot of time to build their robot and learn about the game before the competition, but soon realised their robot was great at pushing discs, so devised a strategy to capitalise on this. The team’s highest score on the day was 63 points, when they worked with the Galen team. Border Robotics was a stand-out, and won the excellence award as the top

team on the day, displaying high level teamwork, communication and robot skills in both design and driving. Team members were also great role models, and shared their knowledge with the new teams. The winning combination in the finals was Border Robotics and Galen Team B, who worked together to gain a high score of 83 points. During the qualifying matches, Scots School Team E and Galen Team B gained the highest official score in Australia - 89 points. Although it is only early days in the new VEX Robotics season, this topped the previous Australian high score of 82 points, recorded in a competition held in Melbourne two weeks ago. “Once again, our region is holding its own against city counterparts,” Ms Timms said. “Such a great start to the season, and we can only get better from here.” The next competition will be held at Galen on Saturday, October 8 from 9.30am to 1pm.

ALL EYES ON US: Wangaratta Primary School students Dan Wilson and Caleb Gillies wait for Scots School Albury students to make their move, in front of a captivated crowd during Saturday’s VEX robotics competition held at Galen College.

FOCUSED: Caleb Gillies and Dan Wilson from Wangaratta Primary School work with Scots School Albury students in Saturday’s VEX robotics season opener.

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Funding to bring inclusive upgrades to shooting club BY BAILEY ZIMMERMANN bzimmermann@ nemedia.com.au

WANGARATTA Clay Target Club has received $45,862 in funding as a part of the State Government’s Shooting Sports Facilities Program to help make the club ground more inclusive to members of all abilities. Club vice-president Brian Reid said the funds will help build a sun smart porch extension, add concrete pathways to the club’s three shooting grounds and improve the clubrooms with a much larger and even levelled concrete floor. Mr Reid believes the upgrades will help create more interest in shooting for people with mobility issues. “We’ll be able to provide them with an easier and safer way to walk across to the shooting grounds, in conjunction with our wheelchair access to the club rooms and multi-use toilet already installed,” he said. “The club’s very conscious of promoting the sport to people who have mobility issues because it’s a sport they can do.” The club has been approached by The Centre for Continuing Education Wangaratta to be a part of their access all abilities program, encourag-

Golden arches support clubs COMMUNITY sporting clubs across the region are being encouraged to apply for grants available through the Macca’s On Your Team program. Each of the 150 grants is valued at $1500, and the program is open to any community sporting organisation located in Victoria or Tasmania which has less than 500 participants. The grants are designed to help sporting clubs continue to offer accessible, inclusive and safe programs to members of the local community, for projects such as purchasing new equipment or renovating the club’s facilities. Applicants can visit www.mcdonalds. com.au/maccasonyourteam to apply before September 30.

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IMPROVEMENTS TO COME: Wangaratta Clay Target Club vice-president Brian Reid is excited to receive nearly $50,000 of funding for the club which will be used on improvements to the clubrooms and access to shooting grounds. PHOTO: Bailey Zimmermann ing ladies to get into sport and also wheelchair users. Mr Reid said the club runs sessions with brain injury sufferers, schools and autism sufferers and hopes the improvements from the funding can encourage other community groups to make more frequent visits to the club. “We come out here voluntarily, supervising them to make sure that they’re safe and having

fun and they all go away smiling because generally they hit a target, it really makes their day and it’s terrific to see,” he said. “They can’t necessarily do other sports which require physical exertion, but they can do this which is great for them and great for us.” Mr Reid said the inclusive upgrades will also help promote the club’s messaging of safe and responsible use of firearms

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within the community. “We’ve been here for 103 years and there’s never been a safety incident in that period,” he said. The club will also be holding the 10th Dick English memorial this weekend, which is expected to attract many respected shooters from across the region. It expects the upgrades from the funding to be completed by early next year.

GRANTS to help regional communities protect themselves against future droughts are now open for applications. Minister for Emergency Management, Murray Watt, said the Community Impact Program under the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative, provides community-based organisations grants of between $200,000 and $500,000 to strengthen networks, capabilities and facilities that support drought preparedness. The grants are available across 35 regions nationally, including the Ovens Murray. Successful applicants will also be able to access tailored leadership development support for their communities. Senator Raff Ciccone said the grants can be used in a range of ways, including events, training, capability building and small infrastructure projects. To apply or learn more visit www.frrr.org. au/impact-program or the Future Drought Fund website www.agriculture.gov.au/fdf.

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Show time tradition set for return ONE of the most missed events on the local calendar, the Wangaratta Show returns on October 7 and 8 with a bumper program of events and entertainment. The full details feature in our front page story but even the thought of fireworks, dog-jumping, side show alley and the pavilion of competitions is enough to excite the stomach. You can almost smell the Dagwood dogs and animal nursery. The show was cancelled for two years due to the pandemic, the first time since WWII, and for many of the organisers, entrants and regulars it left a gaping hole in their lives. We have seen an overwhelming return of crowds to many events, live entertainment in particular, as people seem to be making up for lost time and we hope and trust the same will be for the show. After spending so much time on screens and streaming services, many Australians have learned there is no substitute for live action and there’s a fair chance events like the show and sporting finals are reflecting that. Full houses at Wangaratta Players stage production of the Rise and Fall of Little Voice further confirmed people are getting back to really living their lives. In fact, why not go one better and get involved yourself. Whether it’s volunteering at a club or organisation or entering one of the competitions at the show, there is always a place for someone willing to help out and be a part of team. These are also activities you can share with friends or family, whether just attending the event or being part of the team staging it. Just have a go.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on the announcement of a one-off public holiday on Thursday, September 22 as a National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away last week.

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Zita Heywood: 4 day weekend with AFL public holiday on Friday! Mick Green: What for? Just another day to cost businesses money. Sad she

died but a national public holiday how many are going to watch the funeral live 10% of people is my guess Jamial Arnol: That’s gonna be fun. Jarryd Wallace: Hayden Brice big long weekend David Lamond: Republicans are still required to attend work. Dylan Kungl: Bloody rippa

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City of Wangaratta council of a childcare and early learning centre plus a medical centre being built on a vacant land on Worland Road, Wangaratta.

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Tony Davidson: The west needs a servo Vezz Davern: Tony Davidson and a milk bar that’s open on weekends Bec Rowe: A supermarket in the west end would be good too imo Jamial Arnol: Bec Rowe

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2-3km too far? Bec Rowe: Not at all, but if they continue to build developments out this way it would be a good idea to provide amenities to a growing population. Georgina Rea: In my view Wangaratta has become far too big. However, if growing bigger is what is happening then of course services need to be provided for the people living there. A bit like a big city with suburbs.

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Time to discuss the republic now THE Queen’s passing, as sad as it is, should stimulate debate in respect to Australia becoming a republic in order to achieve Australia’s constitutional independence. The Monarchy has served Australia extremely well, however, now is the time for change. Given the passage of time, Australia should now take steps to sever the apron strings on so-called ‘Mother England’. Surely, the time is now right after some 230 years of colonisation that Australia changes its governance. All Australians should play a role in deciding who our head of state should be. A republican movement was initially developed by the Kelly Gang, approximately 140 years ago, possibly before the raid at Jeriliderie, but probably after it, at the same time that the First Boer War in South Africa occurred. After all, the late Queen did support the right of Australians to become a fully independent nation during the referendum on an Australian Republic in 1999. The future of the Monarchy in Australia is an issue for the Australian people, and we alone can only decide by democratic and constitutional means in respect to our future direction. John Suta, Wangaratta

Time to enter the show competitions I AM writing in support of the Wangaratta Show, and wish to encourage residents of the rural city, young, old, male or female, to be part of the pavilion exhibits. There are various sections: preserves, cookery, knitting, crochet, needlework and crafts, arts and horticulture, home grown fruits and vegetables, and eggs. I personally enter in the cookery section and would really love to see more competition in that and all the pavilion areas. I’m sure there are better cooks than me out there. It’s rewarding to be involved in the wonderful atmosphere of the show. The schedules and entry forms are available online at www.wangaratta show. org.au, or phone Bev in the office on 03 5721 3280. So, hopefully, we can all help to fill up those pavilion spaces and at the same time, enjoy being part of the Wangaratta Show on

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HOME IMPROVEMENT: The King Valley Learning Exchange in Moyhu is making the most of its recently renovated kitchen. Coordinator Jill Graham (pictured) said the stainless steel fitout is ideal for meal preparation; in line with its aim to become a hub supporting the community in emergencies. PHOTO: Anita McPherson the weekend of October 7 and 8. Entries to be in by Thursday, October 6. Marjorie Sartori, Wangaratta

Variety’s Bash celebrates record breaking total VARIETY Victoria’s Bash celebrated its 30th anniversary this year with a record breaking $1.9M in funds raised to support kids living with disability, disadvantage, or illness. Over the 30-year history, the Variety Victoria Bash has raised more than $31 million in funds for kids including this year’s $1.9 million fundraising total setting a record for the charity. In a year when many are doing it tough, we are blown away by the kindness and generosity from all the participants, volunteers, and donors of the Variety Victoria Bash, who are part of the family of supporters who recognise how powerful it can be to give and help locally. This year’s epic trip saw the Variety Victoria Bash stop at some of Australia’s most iconic places, including Broken Hill, Karumba, Birdsville and even the Walkabout Pub- Crocodile Dundee’s watering hole! The charity convoy visited local schools and organisations to deliver grants valued over $150,000, including $46,000 distributed to primary schools and sporting clubs

in Euroa, Chiltern, Rutherglen, and Wahgunyah. It injected over $100,000 into a local community per night when it stopped for fuel, snacks, meals, and accommodation. Everywhere they went, the 350 people strong Bash ‘brigade’ in 130 colourful themed cars created a celebration and was welcomed because of the fun and colour they brought, spending in local communities and the kids cheered and helped along the way. Funds raised from this year’s recordbreaking Bash will contribute to much needed equipment and resources for children in Victoria. Scott Watson, Variety Victoria’s motoring events manager

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Sydney Crime Writers Festival nod for Margaret By SIMONE KERWIN

ANIMAL AID: Page Elliott and Erin O’Keefe from Shelley’s Bakery were proud to help the Dunroamin cause. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Helping those who can’t help themselves

A TRAGIC experience when Maree Parkinson saw the terrible death of a dog from neglect in Wangaratta has turned into a positive for animals in need. Maree channelled her anger and distress into organising a fundraising campain for animal rescue group Dunroamin, which is based on the border.

Through her efforts and that of caring local businesses, Maree has raised $343.85 from collection tins at Shelley’s Bakery, Butler’s Pantry, Madame Espresso and Appin Street Milk Bar. “I am so grateful to all the caring people who have put money in the Dunroamin donation tins

LOCAL author Margaret Hickey took out the Danger Prize at the annual BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival on Friday, for her novel ‘Cutters End’. To celebrate its fifth year, the Danger Prize was relaunched in 2022 to honour books featuring Australia as a setting for stories about crime and justice; previously, the prize focused on works set around Sydney crime. Entries this year showcased the range and breadth of Australian crime fiction, and were set in a diverse range of locations. Crime thriller ‘Cutters End’, set in the South Australian outback, was released in August last year. It followed the success of Margaret’s collection of short stories, ‘Rural Dreams’, and is her second published novel, after a small press produced a historical fiction work several years ago. In ‘Cutters End’, readers were introduced to the character of Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Ariti, as

THRILLING: Local author Margaret Hickey (centre) with Sue Turnbull, chair of BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival, and Catherine du Peloux Menage, the festival’s artistic director. he was called back from long service leave to investigate a cold case involving a burned-out ute and a dead man. As well as being a portrait of life in a remote outback town, ‘Cutters End’ delivers a telling commentary on contemporary relationships and the perils of hitch-hiking. Margaret, a Beechworthbased Cathedral College Wangaratta teacher, this year released ‘Stone Town’ - the second of a planned three books in the Mark Ariti series for Penguin Random House. BAD chair Sue Turnbull said ‘Cutters End’ was “an outstanding crime novel that weds a riveting narrative

with an acute observation of people and place in a remote regional setting”. “Taut and atmospheric, ‘Cutters End’ is a worthy winner of this year’s Danger Award, which seeks to recognise exceptional writing about crime and justice issues in Australia,” she said. Margaret was announced and interviewed during the BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival, on Friday evening. She was presented with the Danger Prize trophy and her $1000 prize by previous winner Gary Jubelin, whose chilling autobiography ‘I Catch Killers’ shared the prize in 2021 with Chris Hammer’s powerful novel ‘Trust’.

to help these beautiful animals,” she said. “And thank you to the businesses who have kindly allowed the tins in their shops. “Without you we wouldn’t have this result.” To find out more about Dunroamin visit their website at www. dunroamin.org.au.

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READY FOR ACTION: Students Sam McIntosh and Connor Littel were both keen to hit the waves and show their skills on their surfboards.

Wangaratta District Specialist School STUDENTS Holly Sinclair and Tamara Lord have spent every Monday for the last five week engaging in Structure Workplace Learning (SWL) at the Wangaratta Library. The team at the library have shown Holly and Tamara how to borrow and return books, set up displays, shelve books, cover books and create book bags in themes for young children to borrow and take home. Tamara and Holly have enjoyed all aspects of the library and gained valuable workplace skills.

Surf camp fun Appin Park Primary School YEAR 5/6 students travelled to Lorne last week to spend four days learning about safety when visiting beaches, and the beach craft of boogie boarding and surfing. Fortunately the Lorne Surf Lifesaving Club had wetsuits that allowed the students to

READING TIME: Holly Sinclair (top) and Tamara Lord (bottom) learnt some of the skills required to work in a library environment.

Footy colours Wangaratta Primary School THE school community came dressed to impress in their footy colours to recognise the great charity work that the fundraiser supports - helping kids with cancer. During break times and the afternoon session, students had the opportunity to partake in some skills and drills activities run by senior students. It was a fun and enjoyable day and a great way to finish week nine.

stay in the water for as long as possible and not succumb to the cool water conditions. Many laughs could be heard as wipeouts happened, but just as fun and exciting were the screams of delight as a wave was caught and

ridden into the beach. Showing the resilience to continue to work at a new skill was evident, as was the great sense of pride felt when success was achieved. It certainly was a great way for these students to complete a very busy term.

Show time Cathedral College Wangaratta W THE case of Alice in Wonderland received a rock W sstar reception from students iin the junior school. The annual production which took to the stage in w August marked a triumphant A rreturn of live performing arts after a challenging two a yyears. It was a spectacular sshow which was thoroughly eenjoyed by the audience.

GAME ON: Students Maisie Broomfield, Emily Henschke and Gema Winn were among the students to proudly show their footy colours.

RAZZLE DAZZLE: Mad Hatter Skip Pieper greets junior school fans during rehearsals for the show.

Which of the inner planets have frozen water on their surfaces? Is it a) Earth only, b) Earth and Mars, c) Earth, Mars and Mercury, or d) Earth, Mars, Mercury and Venus?

Which fruiting bodies produce and spread fungal spores?

Are all metals coloured grey?

Which was heavier: the heaviest dog or the lightest adult horse?

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QUIZ ANSWERS: 1. c) Earth, Mars and Mercury all have frozen water on their surfaces. 2. Mushrooms and toadstools produce and spread fungal spores. 3. No. Some metals, including gold and copper, are not grey. 4. Zorba, an English Mastiff dog weighed 155 kilograms, was much heavier than Thumbelina, the 26 kilogram dwarf miniature horse. 5. This is a trick question! Steel isn’t an element. It’s a mixture of iron (Fe), carbon (C) and sometimes other elements.

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WED 10.30am Teeny Tiny Stevies – How to be Creative Tour ARIA Award Winning Children’s Artist, Teeny Tiny Stevies will perform a mix of fan favourites and brand new material from their new album, the band will be leaving no stone un-unturned. ‘How to be Creative’ is a ten song masterclass in embracing the creative urge, overcoming self-doubt, trying new things, learning from mistakes, working with others, and the superpower that is perseverance.

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Henty field days showcasing best agriculture has to offer SOUTHERN Australia’s single biggest agricultural event, the Henty Machinery Field Days, is back with all the latest technology plus added live entertainment for the family. The agribusiness super event is scheduled for September 20-22 and will showcase more than $158 million worth of agricultural machinery and products to the nation and the world. HMFD chief executive officer Belinda Anderson said the program had been expanded this year with a country music spectacular with headline acts Brooke McClymont, Adam Eckersley and Danny Phegan performing on the Wednesday night. Mrs Anderson said the new free event would be a separate ticketed concert on Wednesday from 5.30pm behind the Farm Gate pavilion, with entry tickets booked online on the HMFD website. The free entertainment has been made possible by a grant submitted by Greater Hume Council to the NSW Government for the Reconnecting Regional NSW - Community Events Program. “The field days will have all the usual attractions including the prestigious Henty

Machine of the Year Award, the working sheep dog trials, Country Lifestyle pavilion, Farm Gate Produce Market, Baker Seeds agronomy trials, helicopter joy rides, live entertainment, outdoor reptile show, the Natural Fibre Fashion Awards and vintage farm machinery display,” Mrs Anderson said. “We expect the strong demand for all agricultural machinery, livestock handling equipment and fencing materials to continue through 2022 and, combined with the focus on regional Australia with the public’s keenness to get out and about, will auger well for a successful 2022 Henty Machinery Field Days.” This year Henty celebrates its long and proud association with the Country Women’s Association and recognises the organisation’s centenary by having CWA NSW State President Joy Beames officially open the 2022 field days. The official opening will include the presentation of the prestigious Henty Machine of the Year Award. Greater Hume Council will sponsor the Best Australian Designed and Manufactured Machine to be presented on Thursday, September 22.

HENTY RETURNS: A view of the 2019 Henty Machinery Field Days which drew 870 exhibitors across more than 1200 sites. National and international agricultural and commercial businesses will be eligible for the HMFD Exhibitor Awards at the 2022 field days. Awards will be presented on Wednesday, September 21 to the winners of the Best Outdoor Large Commercial, Best Outdoor General and Best Indoor Exhibitor sites (Country Lifestyle and Farm Gate Produce Market). Mrs Anderson said the exhibitor awards encouraged site holders to strive for similar ideals during the field days. “Many of our exhibitors put a lot of time, resources and effort into having their sites looking first class, to engage with field day patrons and po-

tential customers,’’ she said. “Cutting edge technology combined with innovative ideas and marketing techniques are continually being used at the event by businesses to capture new market share. “We want to recognise and reward these businesses who take a great deal of pride in their sites.’’ Field days visitors are invited to join the conversation about shaping the future of agriculture and the environment at Charles Sturt University’s Innovation and Research Hub. The Hub is about sharing impactful research in agriculture, the environment and sustainability, and how it will

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improve connections, collaborations and communities. At Country Lifestyle, the stage will be the focus of fashion parades featuring garments from exhibitors daily at 11am and 2.30pm, including a mini parade of clothing from across the decades as a tribute to NSW CWA turning 100. Designers with a flair for converting natural fibres into wearable art will compete for almost $5500 worth of prizes, including the new Business Development Award: Australian Made Fibre sponsored by JMP Developments, Wodonga, for $500. The Henty Natural Fibre Fashion Awards showcase designs using at least 70 per cent natural fibres with parades daily at 1pm and the winners announced after 1pm Thursday. The Farm Gate Produce Market will be a hive of activity of gourmet products direct from regional producers whilst outside on the sound stage is the talented regional duo Happy Hour. Competition is expected to be intense this year at Henty as the nation’s best sheep dogs and their handlers gather for the Henty Working Dog Trials. The display by the Henty

and District Antique Farm Machinery Club members always draws a large crowd. Field day patrons will have the opportunity to win this year’s daily gate prize of $1000 at Buzz’s Bikes and Bits plus fuel and lubricant credits courtesy of Mogas. During the field days, patrons spending $50 or more at the Mogas Henty OPT at 21 Railway Parade can simply drop their transaction receipt in the barrel at HMFD and be in the running for three daily prizes of $500 credit towards the next fuel or lubricant purchase. The company is offering a daily gate prize of $1000 vouchers redeemable at Buzz’s Bikes and Bits in Albury over the field days plus three daily prizes of $500 fuel credits. Visitors are eligible by purchasing a full-price adult day pass. Pre-purchase tickets by heading to the visitor’s page on www.hmfd.com.au and click on Buy Tickets. Online prices are $22 for adults and $7 for children 12 to 17 years. Gates are open from 8am to 5pm, with adult gate tickets $25, children 12 to 17 years $10, and children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult.

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What do you need to know if your child is flying the nest to attend university? EVERY parent knows that given the opportunity, their child can shine and as Australia’s largest regional university, Charles Sturt University knows that when your child fulfils their potential they’ll go on to help communities grow and flourish. That’s why they have created an exclusive live virtual event to give parents the info about all things university. They will help parents prepare for the transition to uni so they can support their child with confidence through their next big adventure. Mother Kylee Powell-Vatalidis was delighted when her daughter received an early oﬀer to study at Charles Sturt. “Having my eldest daughter interested in attending university filled my mind with so many questions,” Kylee said. “How does she get in? What is the cost? What are the accommodation options? Are there support services... there is just so much.” The virtual event covers topics like how to get into university (there’s more than one way), building a career

(not just a job), life on campus (it’s fun and safe) and the costs associated with university (the inclusions are surprising). Plus, Charles Sturt experts are there to answer all the unirelated questions that parents may have. “Using what we learnt, my daughter applied for early entry and was accepted to her dream course,” Kylee said. “We both feel so much better around the whole University process now. “I would 100 per cent recommend attending the virtual event to any other parents with children who are interested in going to university. “The best thing is that I was able to do it from the comfort of my couch.” The virtual event goes live on Tuesday 20 September 6.308pm, so now is the time to book your spot at study.csu.edu.au/ parents or by calling 1800 275 278. THE GOAL: Attending online virtual sessions from CSU will answer all your questions about how your child can attend university.

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Training and assessment options at 1 Stop WITH campuses in Wangaratta, Bundalong and Barmah, 1 Stop Driving School is centrally placed to deliver high quality training across a range of fields. Locally owned for the past 10 years, 1 Stop specialises in truck licensing from light rigid to multi-combination, forklifts, earthmoving plant and equipment, elevated work platform, white card, first aid, traffic control and much more. They are currently taking expressions of interest in Certificate 3 Civil Construction Plant Operations and Certificate 3 in Agriculture for 2023. They take pride in oﬀering and delivering training and assessment in the fields of civil construction plant operations and driving operations.

As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #40729), 1 Stop has earnt the reputation as a leader in the provision of flexible and innovative services. 1 Stop’s goal is to provide students with a safe, fair and supported environment to participate in their training and assessment, and to ensure they are job ready. They believe that every individual matters and that everyone has the potential to learn new skills and gain new knowledge. They strive to inspire confidence, belief and value in vocational education for the individual, the employer, and the industry. Their core values include:  Providing high quality, flexible training to meet student and

employer needs;  To promote safety;  To be flexible;  To be fair;  To act with integrity and professionalism;  To be innovative; and  To be honest, trustworthy and transparent. Student Daniel Kirby said that he had the chance to apply for a job at one of the local councils because of the training he did with 1 Stop Driving School. If you are currently employed in, or want to enter sectors such as civil construction (plant operations), forestry or timber, road transport, driver training and license endorsement, materials handling, industrial licensing or maritime, 1 Stop Driving School can help you get the qualifications you need to succeed.

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A world-class education shouldn’t depend on your postcode With KIARA RUGGIERO FROM next year, students at La Trobe University’s AlburyWodonga Campus will be able to train as early childhood, primary or secondary school teachers with the introduction of the Bachelor of Education. La Trobe ViceChancellor Professor John Dewar AO said the expansion of the Bachelor of Education oﬀering will help address the critical teacher workforce shortage and increase access to teaching qualifications for students in regional Victoria. “We know that across the country this critical workforce is under strain - and this is particularly being felt in rural and regional areas,” Professor Dewar said. “Our expanded Bachelor of Education means students across

much of regional Victoria can stay close to home while studying - saving time and money and making it more likely they will consider a career in teaching.” From 2023, students studying the Bachelor of Education will complete core first-year subjects and then choose a specialisation in year two. This gives students the flexibility to try teaching at all levels before deciding to specialise in early childhood, primary or secondary teaching. Students who don’t quite meet the Bachelor of Education prerequisites can transition into an accredited teaching degree through the Diploma of Teacher Education and Associate Degree of Teacher Education. NEW COURSES: 2023 will see the introduction of new courses at La Trobe.

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Making their gap year count locally CONNEX Group oﬀer a unique gap year and cadetship program which gives young people the chance to remain living locally, while gaining experience in the construction industry. Connex Group is a multi-disciplinary company which provides engineering design consultancy and a specialist workshop fabrication modelling service. Cadets have exposure to a client base which includes steel fabricators, structural detailers, engineers, architects and project managers and complete several short courses to add to their skill set. They have access to the Achievement Program, a State Government health and wellbeing initiative which focuses on areas such as healthy eating, physical activity, and mental health and wellbeing. There is potential through the Connex program for further casual and full-time employment during chosen studies, as well as an industry pathway post-study. Connex oﬀers the

ability to study through TAFE institutes, through a tailored Engineering Drafting Certificate 4, if the cadet chooses to follow more technical paths. Connex Group general manager/director Kevin Feldtmann said he loved the idea of oﬀering opportunities local young people may not otherwise have in their region. “The program is suited to local students with an interest in visual communications, maths, engineering and project management or fabrication,” he said. “Cadets will have their core jobs to do, but will also get out onsite with our engineers; we want to give them a broad experience in the industry.” Three cadets started the program in 2022 through Connex’s mentor partnership with La Trobe University in Engineering. The students have been exposed to the university’s lifestyle through campus visits and online mentorships. “We are very pleased to have partnered up with La Trobe and look forward to

CADETS: Ryan Falconer, Sarah Long and Liam Suter are completing their gap year at Connex in Wangaratta. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

a long relationship with La Trobe,” Mr Feldtmann said. So far they have rotated through steel detailing, structural engineering departments and steel fabrication with one of Connex’s close industry partners. Sarah Long graduated from Cathedral College Wangaratta last year.

Interested in the design and the construction industry, the program has provided a chance to work in the industry for a year and given her ideas and options for the future. Liam Suter graduated from Wangaratta High School last year and is interested in engineering and innovation in general.

Liam wanted exposure to engineering in the workplace to confirm if it was the right career path for him and has provided him with good insight and valuable experience into not only the structural engineering and construction industry, but the ever changing modern workplace.

Ryan Falconer graduated from Galen Catholic College with an interest in the field of engineering always being the first thing he thought of when people asked him what he wanted to do when he left school. He didn’t know what type of engineering he wanted to get into but is hoping to gain knowledge not only in structural engineering but also in the drafting and 3D modelling space. By the end of their 12 months, the cadets will have exposure to projects from initial structural design and detailing, to fabrication, project management and site erection giving then a board understanding of the greater construction industry. All students who participate in the Connex Group Cadetship program will receive an automatic placement into Engineering at La Trobe’s Bendigo Campus. For further information visit www.connexgroup. com.au/gap-year-cadetshipprogram/ or contact Tim Long at tim@connexgroup. com.au.

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Achieve your goals at GOTAFE WHETHER you’re just finishing school, looking for a career change, or wanting to get back into study, GOTAFE can help put you on the path to where you want to be. GOTAFE’s vocational training courses help you gain real-world experience while you study so you graduate with job-ready skills and the confidence to take on your future. Mature-aged student Natasha is passionate about helping people with shared cultural backgrounds and giving back to her community. She decided to enrol in a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC40313) at GOTAFE. “I managed to gain some employment through my placement at Rumbalara Health Service,” Natasha said. “I work with families, clients, help build relationships, collaborate with other services and get to work hands-on with people. “I feel so connected. “There’s always something on; footy,

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netball, barbecues, coﬀees and chats. “That was my goal, I always wanted to get there, but I did things kind of the long way around. “As long as you get there, that’s all that matters.”

GOTAFE’s community courses help students develop skills to support their clients in all aspects of life, from education and welfare to social services and mental health. Like many school leavers,

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GROWING up in the small town of Edenhope, Georgia Baxter (19) a first year Service Technician Apprentice at O’Connors in Horsham, knows the important role that farmers and farm support services play in Australia’s economy. After being accepted into the exclusive RedStart Apprenticeship Program at O’Connors, Georgia is proud to be part of the next-generation servicing and supporting the growth of Australian agriculture. RedStart is a dedicated program for apprentices and trainees to take their first step in a long-term and secure career at O’Connors. For those wanting to get started in the agricultural industry, RedStart delivers on-the-job support and mentoring from experienced and qualified supervisors, as well as specialised Case IH training in state-ofthe-art workshops and training facilities across the O’Connors Dealership Network. All successful RedStart Apprenticeship candidates are enrolled into the Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology.

“Day-to-day I assist senior service technicians in repairing and servicing all types of machinery,” Georgia said. “Learning from the senior technicians is really rewarding and it’s amazing how much they know - and as mentors they are a great source of information and confidence when working on high performance machinery.” As well as on-thejob training, RedStart apprentices complete group training at TAFENSW in Wagga Wagga. The facility has a dedicated Case IH training centre where apprentices are given skills and technical knowledge in a hands-on environment. “Getting the opportunity to complete training and work on the latest product range from Case IH with other RedStart apprentices was a big draw card,” Georgia said. “We integrate realworld customer servicing and simulated training at TAFENSW during our training. “It gives us the ability to create complex issues as a simulation and solve

WHAT A FIRST YEAR: Georgia Baxter is proud to be part of the next-generation servicing and supporting the growth of Australian agriculture.

them in a controlled environment, so when the time comes for real, we are ready for the challenge.” Wayne Sibrey, head teacher of automotive, is responsible for delivering the program to RedStart apprentices. “No other training organisation or facility

oﬀers this type of dedicated ag mechanical training,” he said. “We have a partnership with Case IH who supply the latest machinery and components for the program, ensuring our students are given access to the most up-to-date and advanced equipment.”

Unique to RedStart, every student that is successful in securing an apprentice position receives a top of the range Kincrome Toolbox, filled with the tools they need, valued at $5000 so apprentices have the tools they need right from when they start work at O’Connors.

“The RedStart Program application process is easy, and the program is well organised,” Georgia said. “There is a dedicated RedStart coordinator at O’Connors who looks after us an apprentice which is a great support. “The toolbox incentive is a really good idea and it’s really been helpful having my own tools to do my job. “We also undertake group training as a year level which is a great networking opportunity. “You get to know all the other apprentices in your year level and create good professional relationships.” When asked what she hopes to be doing in five years’ time, Georgia said she hoped to be a senior technician, teaching apprentices. Get ahead in your career in the agricultural industry and become a RedStart Apprentice. For more information contact them at redstart@ jjoconnor.com.au or 0448 598 000. Applications are now open, so head to www. oconnorscareers.com.au/ redstart to apply.

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Lilly finds meaningful career ONCE a trainee through CVGT Employment, Lilly is going from strength to strength in her new full-time role in her local day surgery. As a trainee, Lilly completed her Certificate IV in Sterilisation. Through her strong work ethic and dedication to the traineeship, she was offered a full-time position as an instrument technician in the sterilising department. Lilly still recalls the phone call from CVGT Employment that changed her life. “CVGT called me and offered me the position - I cried that time, tears of joy,” Lilly said. “I feel really proud of myself. When I went to training, it was really interesting. “I got to know different types of surgical instruments, what the instrument’s for, and how to get them ready for the doctors to use.” Manola, manager of the sterilising department, is happy to have Lilly on board full-time and believes Lilly’s willingness to learn is her biggest strength. “Lilly is always eager to

learn and that’s one of the things in here that you need to have - always eager to learn, even me who’s been here for 30 years,” Manola says. “She’s done really well with doing that and brings a nice calming, relaxed atmosphere to the place, too.” For Lilly, this is just the start of a successful and rewarding career. Apprenticeships and traineeships combine work and training to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. They can be completed full-time, part-time or school-based; and allow you to earn while you learn. The best way to find an apprenticeship or traineeship is to first think about what interests you. Then it’s a matter of talking to the right people. Discover a career you wouldn’t trade with CVGT Employment - visit cvgt. com.au or call 132 848. ON HER WAY: Lilly discovered her ideal career through a traineeship with CVGT Employment.

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Local students benefit from academic support THE Country Universities Centre Ovens Murray (CUC) is providing personalised support to university and higher education students in the local area with Learning Skills Advisor (LSA) Dr Roxanne Bodsworth. Roxanne provides a wide range of face-toface academic support to students registered with the CUC, including one on one sessions and group workshops. Roxanne has studied at five diﬀerent universities and has undertaken most of her studies by distance, including her PhD, so has a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by regional students and ways to help. She is keen to support and empower students in achieving their personal, educational and career goals, whether through guidance in assignment writing, demystifying academic language, practicing referencing, navigating university websites, time management, or just as a sounding board for frustrations and concerns. “I believe rural people

HELPFUL: Student Joanne Sammut (left) is just one of the students benefitting from Dr Roxanne Bodsworth’s role as Learning Skills Advisor at CUC.

should have access to higher education without having to leave their homes and communities - and without their communities losing them,” she said. In Wangaratta, on average, 14 per cent of 25 to 34 year olds hold degrees, compared to the

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Joanne said it is nice to be able to get out of home and go to a dedicated study space where she has been able to spend hours reviewing lectures and taking notes. “If qualified people remain in the region, it creates less need to attract people from outside the

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Student production next week WANGARATTA District Specialist School presents it whole school production of Where The Wild Things Are at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre today. Based on the book by Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are is the story of Max, a boy who struggles to find his place in the world and goes on a journey in his wolf suit. See the fun, family show at 12pm with tickets at www.wpacc.com.au.

Variety night with classic hits TAKE a trip down memory lane as part of an amazing interactive live variety experience when The Robertson Brothers 1960’s TV variety show comes to the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Saturday night at 8pm. With special guest Simon Brook McLachlan from the original cast of the hit musical Jersey Boys, the show features hits from The Seekers, Bee Gees, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Neil Sedaka and The Everly Brothers. With a rockin’ live band and an amazing multimedia presentation, tickets are available at www.wpacc.com.au.

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(March 21 to April 19) As eager as you are to take on that new challenge, it would be best to temper that spurt of “Ram”bunctious energy until you have more facts to back up your decision.

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(April 20 to May 20) This is a good time for hardworking Bovines to take a break from their hectic on-the-job schedules to bask in the unconditional love and support of friends and family.

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(May 21 to June 20) Pay attention to what you hear in the workplace. You could pick up some hints about possible changes. Meanwhile, a new infusion of creative energy sets in by week’s end.

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(June 21 to July 22) Try to be more ﬂexible in dealing with a suddenly difﬁcult situation, whether it’s on the job or at home. Others might have some good points to offer. Listen to them.

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FUN AND GAMES: Then the Junkyard Beats will present The Box Show on September 27 and 28 at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.

Creative play for kids during the holidays TWO popular shows for young people will visit the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre during the school holidays. It begins with the Teeny Tiny Stevies who will take to the stage on Wednesday, September 21 from 10.30am. Fresh off the back of their brand new album ‘How to be Creative’, the band are touring both regional and capital cities of Australia throughout the September school holidays. They will perform a mix of fan favourites and brand new material from their new album; the band leaving no stone unturned. How to be Creative is a 10 song masterclass in embracing the creative urge, overcoming self-doubt, trying new things, learning from mistakes, working with others, and the superpower that is perseverance.

Cake decorating session THE Wangaratta Cake Decorators (CDAV) meet every third Saturday of the month at the Baptist Church in Sisely Avenue, Wangaratta from 12.30pm. The next meeting is this Saturday featuring a demonstration of mirror glaze by state president Pam Archibald and all are welcome, with the cost for the day $10 (byo cup). For more information call Jeanie on 0439 087 630.

All ticket are $35, available at www.wpacc.com.au. Then the Junkyard Beats will present The Box Show on Tuesday, September 27 at 2pm and Wednesday, September 28 at 10am. Get ready for the most sus-

tainable fun you’ve ever had, as ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways. The Box Show excites the im-

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THE Chiltern courthouse committee of management is holding an art exhibition on September 16, 17 and 18 at from 10am until 4pm each day at the Chiltern courthouse. The event is an opportunity for all local artists to showcase and sell their work and all are welcome to come and see it. Anyone interested in exhibiting, whether it is painting, pottery, sculpture or photography, should get in touch with Bill Hotson via email to hotson@ westnet.com.au.

ENJOY a night of sparkling cabaret entertainment when Brad Storer and Peppy Smears perform at The Vine Hotel on Saturday, October 22. All proceeds from the special event will go straight to LINE Wangaratta’s new Pride Hub, providing a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ people, families and allies. Tickets are available by visiting www.thevinehotel. net.au.

agination of children and adults alike, following four characters during their daily activities in a world made of cardboard boxes and junk. The contents of an abandoned kitchen and wheelie bins become the greatest drum set in the world; plastic bags are an amazing musical instrument and the human body becomes a unique sound machine. A free workshop will also be held on Tuesday after the show and children who have a ticket can register, in the Memorial Hall from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Limited spots available so it will be first in, best dressed, by emailing the box office once tickets are purchased - the session best suited to children aged five and up. Tickets are $22 with a group discount available and more information at www.wpacc.com. au.

Wangaratta Battle of the bands THE Rural City of Wangaratta and FreeZA will present Battle of the Bands at The Vine Hotel in North Wangaratta on Sunday, October 16 from 12pm until 4pm. The free event is a competition for bands, duos and soloists with members aged 12 to 25 and expressions of interest are being sought now for those wanting to take part. For conditions of entry and registration visit https://form.jotform. com/222158774598875

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

King Valley exchange day in Moyhu on this Saturday BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

THE community is invited to come together, grab a bargain, exchange ideas and goods and gain some handy garden tips when a King Valley Exchange Day is held at the King Valley Learning Exchange in Moyhu. The event will run this Saturday and there is plenty to see and explore in the town of Moyhu, with the Moyhu Lion’s Community Market, being held at the recreation reserve because of wet weather, on Saturday morning. King Valley Learning Exchange coordinator Jill Graham said she realised people were keen to access affordable resources, especially with the rising cost of living. “We’ve brought together other community organisations on a day for people to learn, share and buy bargains at the Pop-Up Op Shop,” she said. “The King Valley Men’s Shed, Moyhu Food Share and King Valley Learning Exchange have all come together for this grand day.” King Valley Men’s Shed will run a repair shop where a gold coin donation can get your electricals tested and tagged. The team will be ready to help check the safety of appliances to reduce electrical risks and it will run between 11am and 1pm. All those wanting to kick-start spring will have the opportunity to learn how to propagate plants. WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host bingo today from 1.30pm at its clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street. Carpet bowls will run on Thursday and Monday from 12 noon, with cards (euchre) on Friday from 1.30pm, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday, also from 1.30pm - all at the clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street, or in the adjoining St Patrick’s supper room. Golden Oldies carpet bowls will also be held at the clubrooms from 10am on Friday, September 16. The club is planning lunch at the Wangaratta Club next Wednesday from 12 noon. NORTH East Prostate Cancer Support group will hold its next gathering this evening at the Northo in Spearing Street, Wangaratta. The meeting starts at 7pm, and members are welcome to come along for dinner from 6pm. Partners most welcome. For more information, phone Dave on 0401 909 410 or Sally on 5722 5355. WANGARATTA Cake Decorators will hold their next meeting on Saturday, September 17 from 12.30pm at the Baptist Church in Sisely Avenue. The meeting will include a demonstration of mirror glaze by state president Pam Archibald. Everyone welcome, cost of the day is $10, BYO cup. Phone Jeanie on 0439 087 630 for more details. SPRINGHURST Old Time Dance will be held on Saturday,

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Moyhu CWA meeting tonight THE next meeting of the Moyhu CWA will be held tonight at 7.30pm at the King Valley Learning Exchange in Moyhu. At the last meeting, members put together a few care packages for the amazing staff in the COVID ward in Northeast Health Wangaratta, to show appreciation for all they do to keep the community safe and healthy. For more information on the CWA contact moyhucwa@ outlook.com.

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GREEN THUMBS: Matthew Nevin, Brendan Spain and Jeffrey Ryan have been helping propagate plants which will be sold this Saturday to support the King Valley Learning Exchange in Moyhu. All are welcome to come and grab a bargain. PHOTO: Anita McPherson Jill said it was a great skill to learn because you can make lots of new plants for your garden, rather than purchasing them, with a workshop to run from 11am until noon. This week a group from Yooralla visited the exchange prior to the big weekend, where they continued their work propagating plants like hydrangeas, strawberries and all kinds of other plants which will be sold to raise money and help the centre to be sustainable. Every Monday a horticultural tu-

tor helps those who come along to learn how to propagate - the group also enjoying lunch and a bit of bingo fun in the afternoon. It’s just one of many educational and helpful sessions, courses and community-based initiatives which run from the exchange, supporting people in a wide variety of ways, from its home in the former Masonic Lodge. On Saturday there here will be a food swap run by Moyhu Food Share where people can swap ex-

September 17 from 7.30pm to 11pm at Springhurst Hall. Music will be provided by Bohuns, and entry is $10 per person. Please bring a plate of supper to share. For more information, phone 5726 5241.

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WANGARATTA Seniors Dance will be held on Friday, September 23 in the St Patrick’s supper room in Ford Street from 2pm to 4pm. Music will be provided by The Rustic Ramblers, with dance revision from 1.30pm to 2pm, and admission is $5, which includes afternoon tea. The event is held on the fourth Friday of each month. For more information, phone Margaret on 0407 357 226 or Ida on 0428 298 346. A BLACK Pepper mannequin parade in aid of St Catherine’s Hostel will be held in the St Patrick’s supper room on Wednesday, October 5 from 1.30pm. Cost is $10, which includes afternoon tea. There will be a raffle and trading table, and lucky door prize. For tickets, contact Shirley on 0408 574 556 or Mary on 0413 332 539. BARNAWARTHA Hall will host a 100 year celebration birthday ball on Saturday, October 8. There will be dancing from 8pm to midnight, with a seven-piece old time dance band. Entry is $25 per person, and dress is ‘after five’, with supper provided. All welcome to celebrate this historic event.

WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group meets each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral. All welcome - for further information, call Keith Fleet on 0491 114 480, Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062 or Marlene O’Keefe on 0417 454 126. GLENROWAN Indoor Carpet Bowls is held at Glenrowan Recreation Reserve Hall each Wednesday - arrive 12.45pm for 1pm start. The competition runs until 3.30pm4pm, and is followed by afternoon tea. For details, phone Frank on 0409 662 462. ELDORADO Carpet Bowls is held every Thursday from 12.45pm at the Eldorado Community Hall. KEENAGERS Table Tennis plays on Mondays and Thursdays from 8am to 10am at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. Morning tea provided - please bring your own cup. For more information, contact Trevor Wolfel on 0476 891 596. 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.

cess home-grown produce and gardening extras. The Pop-Up Op Shop will be open from 9am to 1pm where you can grab a bargain with items including plants, quality clothing, linen electrical goods, books, kitchenware and much more. All are welcome to the King Valley Learning Exchange at 2533 Wangaratta-Whitfield Road in Moyhu, just up the road from the Moyhu Community Market at the recreation reserve, this Saturday morning.

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. OSTINATO Wangaratta and District Community Choir meets each Tuesday from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Log Cabin, corner Faithfull and Chisholm Streets, Wangaratta. New members are welcome to join this enthusiastic and welcoming group of singers. 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.

PAST families and friends of the Moyhu Preschool are invited to an afternoon tea to say goodbye to Netty Shanley on Thursday, September 15 from 2.30pm at the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall. Everyone wishes Netty well as she embarks on her next adventure.

Whitfield trash and treasure THE trash and treasure outlet at the King Valley Community Memorial Hall in Whitfield will re-open for spring on Saturdays once roadworks are complete at its entrance in the main street of Whitfield. Donations are also welcome with more information available by contacting Ange on 5729 8487.

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. For more information, visit gritandresilience@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au CYCLING Without Age Wangaratta offers free tri-shaw rides to the elderly, and to people of any age with disabilities or reduced mobility. The group provides regular rides around Wangaratta to people living at home, or living in care. For more information, phone 0418 387 089 or email cwawangaratta@gmail.com TOPS weight supporting group meets at The Centre each Monday from 5pm to 6pm, offering encouragement and great company to support locals in managing their weight. For more information, phone 0458 374 261. TO include your group’s activities in this listing, email the details to skerwin@nemedia.com

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Monday’s racing meeting abandoned at Wangaratta By WILLSON MACK

MONDAY’S meeting at the Wangaratta Turf Club was abandoned due to the state of the track. Stewards made the call to cancel the races on Monday morning after surface water was found at the 1400 metre mark off the back of unexpected rainfall. The abandonment makes it the third of 2022 for the turf club, including March’s Wan-

garatta Cup Day meeting. Wangaratta Turf Club chief executive officer Sean Barrett was disappointed with the result. “It’s not ideal, we haven’t had too much luck this year,” Barrett said. “We had 5mm on Monday morning and after rain over the weekend that just wasn’t the top up we needed.” “We looked at rescheduling it today (Tuesday) but it was just too hard trying to fit

it back in the schedule. “We also weren’t confident that the track would be right today (Tuesday) either.” The turf club is now gearing up for their Melbourne Cup Day races on November 1, as well as meets over Christmas. CANCELLED: The Wangaratta Turf Cub’s Monday races were abandoned.

Dragons host hockey presentation THE Wangaratta Hockey Club held its club presentations on Sunday, including the much anticipated annual parents versus kids game. The hotly contested game ended in a draw, with the parents managing to hold their own against a much more skillful opposition. With a growing club, the numbers at the presentations were more than we have seen for many years. It was a true family day with all ages represented. The club also presented the juniors with their training shirts, ready for the twilight competition beginning on October 13. Wangaratta Dragons are looking forward to the women playing in their grand final against Wodonga White on Saturday at 4:45pm in Albury. With the ladies going into the match as the favourites they are feeling the pressure, however, they are confident that they have the ability to come out on top.

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next Friday, September 16. The Monday night racquetball season has one more week to go before they break for the school holidays as well. Competition has been fantastic with the teams being very evenly matched. Angela Francis and Fran O’Neil

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and although Jake won in two games you could see (Abbey could feel) how she is improving each week. The Thursday night men’s squash continues at full pace as well. Everyone is enjoying being competitive in their team and it’s

great to be warming up on winter’s nights. The halfway mark of the season has come and it won’t be long before both squash and racquetball finals are on everyone’s minds. Good luck to the Juniors and we look forward to your return next season.

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Ovens and Murray count rescheduled RESCHEDULED: Callum Moore took out last year’s Morris Medal but he will have to wait an extra two days to see how he fares in the 2022 count. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

THE Ovens and Murray’s Morris and Toni Wilson medal counts have been moved to next Wednesday to avoid a potential clash with the funeral broadcast of Queen Elizabeth II. The league’s biggest night is traditionally held on the Monday night leading up to the grand final on the Sunday, however, O&M general manager Craig Millar

confirmed the awards night will now be staged on Wednesday, September 21. “We anticipated that potentially something like this was going to happen but we were waiting for confirmation from the SS&A Club,” Millar said. “We received that confirmation and due to a number of events and fundamentally trying to have

the Morris Medal count before the grand final, the only option we had available was September 21.” The AFL has also rescheduled the Brownlow Medal count from Monday night but brought it forward to Sunday night instead. Millar admitted that the switch of dates could impact some clubs’ preparations for the grand final. Club’s competing in the grand

final traditionally train on the Wednesday and Friday night in the lead up with the league’s biggest match played on the Sunday. “There is no doubt that it is going to cause some level of disruption,” he said. “But I think the key is that there is only a minimum number of players required to attend from each club.”

PIPPED AT THE POST: Liam Nash and Wangaratta City did everything but win the cup final against Albury United on Saturday night.

GOOD CONTEST: Shane Dillon goes head-to-head with his opponent. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

WINNERS: Wangaratta’s cup-winning all abilities side (from left) Nathan Campbell, James Elkan, Robert Campbell, Jim Tobias and Lachy McDowell, with coach Kristy Mellor.

All abilities win caps off powerhouse year A CUP win by Wangaratta’s all abilities side on Saturday in the Albury Wodonga Football Association grand final day was the cherry on top of a fantastic year for the Red Devils. The all abilities side trounced opponents Albury Hotspurs, frustratingly denied a clean sheet to take the victory 8-1. As the only two all abilities sides in the league, the game was more of an exhibition match, but the victory was just as sweet. Wangaratta City FC president and all abilities coach Kristy Mellor said her side was simply too good. “They’re a really strong team, the all abilities boys, they’ve been playing together for a long time so they know how each other plays,” she said. “My boys are tall, strong, and

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have good skills. “We were a lot stronger than Hotspurs, but Hotspurs had good players. “We went up and played a game with Hotspurs on the day but there was no real build-up to that - it was like ‘bring your team, you can play Hotspurs because you’re the only two teams that have all abilities (sides)’. “It was like an exhibition match, I suppose, rather than actually winning the league.” With four other sides playing in grand finals - division one and two men, and the under 17 and 12 girls - Mellor said the club was

in a strong position to make another tilt at cups in the coming year. “Disappointingly, we didn’t manage to win a grand final on the day, but we had some really close matches,” she said. “We field every team including all abilities in the AWFA, I think there’s only one other team that does that and that’s Albury Hotspurs. “Out of the 12 clubs, we came second in Club of the Year this year, and we won it in 2019. “We are in a really strong position, it’s good being the only club in Wangaratta, we’re very lucky. “We always fill our team, we’ve always got people wanting to play soccer. “We are very strong and we will come back from our disappointment this year, definitely.”

Mellor said the Saturday matches held at the Lavington Sports Ground were a welcome factor, especially for the highoctane div one men’s final. “I particularly liked the spectators were away from the playing pitch,” she said. “In any kind of grand final or final, sometimes spectators’ emotions get the better of them, so having some really good stadium seating for spectators, which was away from the pitch but you still had a great view of the game. “I think that really benefitted the players because they could just concentrate on their game and not worry about comments from the sidelines. “I think, for safety reasons and the mental health of the payers, I actually think it was a really good setting.”

Oh so close for Devils ■

From back page Albury United’s Ben Hughes forced the game to be halted after dislocating his shoulder which forced seven minutes of added injury time. The Devils knew they would need to play the game out to win but unfortunately couldn’t hold on. “We knew we’d have to play 95 to 100 minutes of football if we were going to beat them but we lost concentration,” Vasilevski said. “Alex Pitt was shattered after the game but I told him he wasn’t the reason that we lost. “We had plenty of chances, ‘Burchy’ (Adam Burchell) and ‘DK’ (Dan Kelly) had a few they could’ve scored, so we probably could’ve captilised on our chances more. “It’s a tough loss to swallow and it’s one that we may never get over.” All in all though, Vasilevski was proud of the season his boys put up. “I’m really happy with the season as a whole,” he said. “We did really well considering the amount of injuries we had, as well as COVID at different times. “I was having a look the other day and we used 24 different players in our senior side. “We were changing our mid back and forward constantly as well so to make a final was really well done, even though it would’ve been amazing to win one.”

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TOE TO TOE: Chaye Cirmmins.

BEST ON: Amy Byrne played one of her best games for the year in Wangaratta’s semi-final win over Lavington on Sunday. INSET: Georgia Clark praises her teammates’ work. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

COMPOSED: Issy Byrne fires off a pass.

FRIENDLY FIRE: Liv Richards (left) is spoiled by Katie Dean.

Magpies knock out Panthers to advance to prelim final

By WILLSON MACK

WANGARATTA’S A grade netballers are through to a preliminary off the back of a four goal victory over Lavington at Martin Park on Sunday. The Magpies posted their third straight victory over the Panthers this season, prevailing in a tight 49-45 semi-final contest. The game look destined for a tight tussle with scores locked up at quarter time. Lavington then pushed out to a one goal buffer at the main

change, however, Wangaratta found their grove in the second half, with Amy Byrne excelling in goal attack to set up a preliminary final clash against arch-rivals Corowa-Rutherglen at Bunton Park on Sunday. Wangaratta co-coach Chaye Crimmins was proud of her girls’ efforts. “I’m super proud of the game and the effort the girls put in on Sunday,” Crimmins said. “Both times we played them it was a good game.

“They have been one of the top teams all year, so it was great to get over the line and play some good netball.” For Crimmins, it was Wangaratta’s defence that set the win up. “I think it was our patience with the ball especially in our attacking end,” she said. “Then our full court defence was great as well. “We played our netball and didn’t worry so much about what they would do.” Byrne played one of her best

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games for the season, netting 17 goals, while setting plenty up for Wangaratta’s star shooter Georgia Clark who finished the day with 32. “Amy played an awesome game,” Crimmins said. “She shot well, moved well and defended well. “She was able to open up pretty freely too. “Amy and Georgia were able to mix it up and provide easy opportunities for themselves.” Lavington’s star defender Sarah Meredith was named their

best player, while Maddy Plunkett (26 goals), Emily Stewart (13) and Christine Oguche (6) made up their team’s total. The Magpies now move on to a scintillating clash against CorowaRutherglen to book a spot in this year’s grand final against Yarrawonga. The Roos finished the home and away season on top and will be eager to not fall in straight sets, while Wangaratta will be hoping to get their first win for the year over the minor premiers when it counts.

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NEED OPTIONS: Kaylee Allan looks to change the Bulldogs’ angle of attack.

FORWARD PRESS: Mic Larkings works the ball through the centre third to Milawa’s attacking end in the Demons’ eight goal preliminary final victory.

TRY IT: Tarrawingee’s Maddie Canning is ready to defend Milawa’s advance.

ONE of the greatest A grade preliminary finals in recent years was played at Tarrawingee on Saturday, when the battle between Milawa and Tarrawingee had to go to extra time to decide a winner. The Demons fought through, taking the win 54-46 at the conclusion of the two seven minute extra halves to book a place in this Saturday’s grand final match against Greta. The final scoreline does not reflect the intensity and closeness of the game, which saw the margin at each break within three goals. Every time Tarrawingee

Milawa coach Stacey Lamb said the match captured just how incredible finals netball was to play. “It was the perfect prelim final, I would think,” she said. “It was amazing - the atmosphere was electric, the crowd, the weather, all the players put on a show. “It was within two or three all day, we’d get two or three up and they’d get two or three up. “They’re a great side and we knew that we would have to play our best and we did, we got on top in that last bit of extra time which really made it really interesting.”

SEND IT IN: Jami Ussher launches the ball into the shooting ring. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

Demons through to GF after overtime thriller BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

would start to get an advantage, the Demons would pull the margin back and vice versa. This see-sawing preliminary final action revved the crowd up, and as the final seconds of the fourth term ticked away, scores were level at 40-40. Changes were made and as extra time began, Milawa showed their class and, with a bit of luck, the Demons emerged triumphant.

Lamb said the side had been preparing for the prospect of a final going to extra time, and the entirety of her squad came together to get the result. “When it went into extra time I thought that was really good for us, we still had a bench and we’re quite fit and ready to go and, unfortunately for Tarra’, they’d lost a couple of players throughout the game,” she said. “Going into overtime we had fresh legs and we made a couple of changes, and it worked really well in our favour. “I thought Shani Rickard was brilliant, and Kyra

Clarke in defence was consistent all day. “Tahlia Matthews-Vincent came off the bench and was electric for us, she got some amazing intercepts that sort of fuelled the team and gave us some energy. “Alyse Hedin came off the bench into centre to play a role and she did that really well. “Mic Cose shot beautifully, but it was a whole team effort because we used all nine players and we used them well.” For the defeated Tarrawingee, events just didn’t go their way, capping off an impressive tilt at finals.

“It was just to-ing and froing the whole day,” she said. “That was probably the disappointing thing, that end result probably didn’t replicate the closeness of the match. “A couple of weeks ago we were sitting at seventh, and I don’t think people gave us much consideration that we could even be in and fighting in a preliminary final. “I think it was a great team effort for those girls to get to that preliminary final position.” Milawa play Greta in the A grade grand final this Saturday at WJ Findlay Oval from 2.45pm.

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WINNERS ARE GRINNERS WANGARATTA’S semi-final clash against Lavington may have been cut throat but star shooter Georgia Clark was still grinning. The Magpies downed the Panthers by four goals to advance to Sunday’s preliminary final clash against Corowa-Rutherglen at Bunton Park.  Story: Page 26 PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Oh so close for Devils WANGARATTA City’s division one men’s team came as close to a grand final victory possible, without taking the cup home. The Devils led until the final 40 seconds but Albury United equaled with a penalty to put the game into extra time, and then found two goals to run away 3-1 winners. The Devils took the lead

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10 minutes in when Shane Dillon fired a shot off in hope from 35 yards. Albury United’s keeper

Jay Barker looked poised to save the shot but was left red-faced when the ball somehow squeezed between his legs and rolled over the line to give Wangaratta a 1-0 lead. The game was then locked up until the 97th minute of the match when

Alex Pitt charged Melkie Woldemichael who was given a last-gasp penalty kick to force extra time. From there, Ramesh Basnet fired the Greens in front during the second extra period before Woldemichael scored from the halfway line to

spark a pitch invasion. It was a harsh result for Wangaratta who was the better side for the majority of the 90 minutes. Wangaratta City coach Daniel Vasilevski was shattered with the result. “It’s probably the worst way to lose,” Vasilevski said.

“It’s the second time United’s done that to us because they beat us with a late penalty in the FA Cup final. “We were the better side for 96 and a half minutes but 20 seconds lost it for us. “We knew if it went to extra time that we’d be chasing the game a little bit and exactly that happened.” ■ Continued page 25