FROM THE BIG TOP CEILING AS THE GREAT MOSCOW CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN
DON’T miss out on the opportunity to see Tahlia Weber swing from the rafters in a daring performance at The Great Moscow Circus in Wangaratta from tomorrow. We speak with Tahlia on PAGE 9.
Tickets
TICKETS go on sale today for the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues, which will be held from Friday, November 1 to Monday, November 4.
Following a ‘Last Hurrah’ event held last year, the event has been ‘reimagined’ by a new festival board and its artistic director Serge Carnovale.
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BY SIMONE KERWIN skerwin@ nemedia.com.au
The four-day program across more than a dozen local venues is set to feature performances from jazz heavyweights including Vince Jones and well-known blues artists
like Jimi Hocking. Host venues will range from the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre (WPACC) to local businesses including The Railyard Wangaratta, The Bulls Head, Pinsent Hotel, Dock 5, Old Faithfulls, The Vine and the Wangaratta Club, the latter of which will
host the free community stage during the day on the Saturday of the festival.
The Old Baptist Church, on the corner of Baker and Docker streets, will host a ‘Tiny Jazz Concert Series’ on the Saturday and Sunday, while Holy Trinity Cathedral will again be the backdrop for Sunday’s Jazz Mass.
on sale today as venues, performers for resurgent festival
The pre-Melbourne Cup Monday of the event has been christened ‘Milawa Monday’, and will feature a full day of music concluding at Brown Brothers Winery, with activations across gourmet region venues Lancemore, Henleys and Milawa Cheese Company.
“It feels great being able
to finally share what so many people have been working on behind the scenes for the festival,” event director Andrew Nunn said.
“We are really rapt with who we have coming to town, and we can’t wait to show off what Wangaratta has to offer.”
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Correction: Targoora misses out on grant
MONDAY’S Wangaratta Chronicle stated in a story that Targoora Park would receive funding from the State Government for lighting to support the Wangaratta Rangers Baseball Club.
This was unfortunately incorrect, with funding application for Targoora Park not successful.
A Rural City of Wangaratta spokesperson said this was a very competitive funding round and council officers are working with the club to identify other opportunities to support this important project.
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School’s long football pedigree shines through
BY SIMONE KERWIN skerwin@ nemedia.com.au
AS Wangaratta High School marks its 115th anniversary this year, sport coordinator Jud Mullins is delving into the school’s archives to come up with a team of former students who have played VFL/AFL.
“It’s a chance to look back on the school’s history and try to inspire kids who are here now,” Jud said.
“We’re trying to make sure our current students know that we were not long ago known as one of the premier sport and football schools in the state.
“Some of them don’t realise the school’s strong history in sport, so it’s great to be able to highlight that; we’ve made a wall of state championship footy photos to help get the kids interested.
“I’ve contacted a few of the former players in the photos, too, and they like reminiscing.
“We had nine state championship footy teams (seven boys’ teams, two girls’ teams) between 1994 and 2005, as well as four Herald-Sun Cup winning senior boys’ teams (1985, 1987, 1999 and 2003), and two state runner-up teams.”
Jud, himself a former high school student, has enjoyed researching the school’s star footballers, and has so far come up with a list of 19 former students who played at the highest level.
“It’s interesting finding out about players who I never knew attended here, including Brian Kekovich (older brother of Sam), who played for Carlton and was their leading goalkicker twice,” he said.
“Then there’s Clarrie, Jack and Leo Nolan, who established Nolan Brothers Sports Stores (Clarrie and Jack played for North Melbourne, and Leo for Melbourne).
“It’s fascinating to find out about these guys, what brought them here and how they made it.
“Steve Johnson is probably the most famous player the kids know of; he was part of state championship-winning teams here in years seven, nine and 10, and he came back and did a great talk for our year nines a few years ago.”
Technical School students. He plans to also create a team of former Wangaratta Technical School/Ovens College players who reached the highest level, and so far has a list of 18.
“It will be a good chance to honour and celebrate their rich history too, which often gets forgotten,” Jud said.
“I’m looking at also doing a team of the 2000s - from 2000 to 2025 - of kids who played AFL or current VFL.”
Current students Lane Sloan, Angus Fraser and Mason Skermer relished their first chance to represent Wangaratta High School this year; they finished third overall at the Upper Hume carnival, with victories against Galen College and Wodonga Middle Years College.
Lane, who has since spotted his dad Corey in the 1998 state title-winning intermediate team photo on display at school, said: “I normally play against my friends (on the weekends), so I liked the chance to play with them”.
WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WHO PLAYED VFL/AFL
Clarrie Nolan, 1925-’28, 44 games, North Melbourne
Jack Nolan, 1926, 9 games, North Melbourne
Leo Nolan, 1932, 6 games, Melbourne
Clem Goonan, 1961-’64, 50 games, South Melbourne
Ron Stone, 1965-’69, 60 games, Carlton
Brian Kekovich, 1967-’68, 34 games, Carlton
Phil Doherty, 1972-’73, 11 games, North Melbourne
Alan Jarrott, 1977-’87, 170 games, North Melbourne/Melbourne
Darren Steele, 1984-’94, 137 games, North Melbourne/Geelong
Paul Bryce, 1987-’93, 91 games, North Melbourne/Melbourne/Sydney
Shane Crothers, 1994-’95, 4 games, Geelong
Leigh Newton, 1997-’99, 13 games, Melbourne
Mark Porter, 1997-’04, 110 games, Carlton/North Melbourne
Sean O’Keefe, 2001-’03, 6 games, Carlton
Steve Johnson, 2002-’17, 293 games, Geelong/GWS
Jon McCormick, 2003-’04, 26 games, Carlton
Karl Norman, 2003-’05, 27 games, Carlton
Luke Mullins, 2003-’05, 3 games, Collingwood
Michael Newton, 2005-’11, 28 games, Melbourne
WANGARATTA TECH SCHOOL BOYS WHO PLAYED VFL/AFL
John Brady, 1952-’59, 118 games, North Melbourne
Peter Hughes, 1953-’54, 16 games, Hawthorn
Pat Hogan, 1953-’54, 10 games, South Melbourne
Kevin Hogan, 1954-’60, 63 games, South Melbourne
Lance Oswald, 1957-’63, 107 games, St Kilda
Frank Hogan, 1958-’59, 12 games, South Melbourne
Les Gregory, 1959, 3 games, St Kilda
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While he has unearthed quite a few former students with footy credentials, Jud is keen to hear from anyone who may be able to add to his list.
“Particularly before the 1950s and ‘60s, our archives are thin, so it would be great to hear from anyone who can help,” he said.
Jud also has a list of players from the district who played VFL/AFL, and would love to know if any of them were Wangaratta High School or Wangaratta
Angus, co-captain of the year seven team, agreed, saying it was also enjoyable to come up against other schools.
Mason, the team’s vice-captain, said he loved “the sense of camaraderie you get playing with other kids in your year level”.
Anyone with information which could assist Jud’s research in compiling the teams, and offering inspiration to future stars like the year seven combination, is encouraged to contact him via email at Jud.Mullins@education.vic.gov.au
- Karl Norman (sixth from left in centre row), Luke Mullins (second from right in centre row) and Steve
Ian ‘Doggy’ Rowland, 1960-’66, 109 games, St Kilda
Ian Montgomery, 1965-’68, 40 games, Collingwood
Ian Nicoll, 1966-’70, 41 games, Carlton
Michael Hallahan, 1967, 3 games, Fitzroy
Norm Bussell, 1968-’73, 113 games, Hawthorn
John Hendrie, 1972-’82, 197 games, Hawthorn
Mark Browning, 1975-’87, 251 games, South Melbourne/Sydney
Les ‘Salty’ Parish, 1980-’85, 94 games, Fitzroy/Melbourne
Robbie Hickmott, 1990-’91, 2 games, Melbourne
Dean Harding, 1991-’93, 19 games, Fitzroy
Luke Norman, 1995-’96, 16 games, Melbourne
WANGARATTA DISTRICT BOYS WHO PLAYED VFL/AFL (SCHOOLS UNKNOWN)
Jack Lean, 1927, six games, Fitzroy
Alan Skehan, 1927, 13 games, Carlton
Allan Johnston, 1928, 2 games, Fitzroy
Gilbert K Patrick, 1929, 3 games, Footscray
John ‘Jack’ Flanigan, 1930, 5 games, Hawthorn
Ray Wartman, 1932-’42, 125 games, Melbourne
Fred De Abel, 1934, 1 game, Hawthorn
Bob ‘Bluestone’ Flanigan, 1936-’45, 91 games, Essendon/Footscray
Alan ‘Mick’ Mullenger, 1939, 58 games, South Melbourne
Robert Mullenger, 1939, 6 games, South Melbourne
Frank Hill, 1940, 5 games, South Melbourne
Johnny Dalton, 1943, 2 games, Melbourne
Russel Hill, 1944-’47, 14 games, Essendon
Mac Hill, 1950, 2 games, Collingwood
Harry Lack, 1952, 3 games, Melbourne
Gary Holmes, 1960, 7 games, St Kilda
Barrie Beattie, 1964-’66, 4 games, Footscray
Est. 1884, Incorporating Wangaratta Despatch, Est. 1861
FUTURE STARS: This 1999 Wangaratta High School representative team boasted three future AFL players
Johnson (third from right in front row).
HARKING BACK TO HERITAGE: Lane Sloan, Angus Fraser and Mason Skermer take a look at some of Wangaratta High School’s state championship team photos. PHOTO: Simone Kerwin
Tickets on sale today as venues, performers for resurgent festival revealed
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Artistic director Serge Carnovale agreed: “I’m really excited to be involved in a re-launch of this iconic festival, featuring an all-Australian line-up of some of the best jazz and blues artists in the country.”
The festival will launch on the Friday at The Railyard Wangaratta with an official opening party featuring Mark Fitzgibbon and special guests.
The party continues with Glenn Skuthorpe, who will open for award-winning bluesman Jimi Hocking with singer Nardia.
Vince Jones, a decorated singer, songwriter and trumpeter, will perform a headline show at the WPACC on the Saturday of the festival, joined by his band.
Other artists on the program include The Shuffle Club, Mosaic, Checkerboard Lounge, Solomon Sisay, Ilaria Crociani with her ensemble including Paul Grabowsky, Mirko Guerrini and Nicko Schauble, pianists Bob Sedergreen and Adam Rudegeair, Toshi Clinch’s Not
So Big Band, The Greater Melbourne Breakfast and Tweed Society Orchestra, Cookin’ on 3 Burners with Stella Angelico and Raleigh Williams, and CJ Commerford and The Supertones.
The National Jazz Awards are back again this year, featuring the saxophone, with six finalists to battle it out supported by a backing band comprising Mark Fitzgibbon, Ben Robertson and Danny Fischer.
They will be judged by a panel comprising Julien Wilson, Angela Davis and John Mackey.
Mr Nunn said in its new direction, the festival was proud to keep alive the rich 34-year history of the festival.
The full program can be viewed at www.wangjazzblues. com.au, where tickets can also be purchased from today.
This year there will be no festival pass, with each event to be individually-ticketed.
Also on that weekend, the Tarrawingee Blues Festival will run on the Saturday and Sunday.
Man behind wheel of a fatal Eldorado rollover avoids jail
A NORTH East man has avoided jail following a fatal car rollover in which a 19-year-old man died, near Eldorado in 2021.
Judge Gerard Mullaly gave his sentence at Melbourne County Court on Monday, saying the unusual and unique nature of the case was enough to find exceptional circumstances to avoid a jail sentence.
The court heard the defendant, who was 18-yearsold at the time, showed deep remorse for his offending, formally pleading guilty in April this year.
On September 11, 2021, a group of eight soldiers based at a North East army barracks set out to camp in the Chiltern Mount Pilot National Park.
After heading out fourwheel-driving in the afternoon, the group drank alco-
hol while setting up camp in the evening.
At around 9:30pm to 10pm, the group explored nearby tracks in the victim’s Volkswagen Amarok, with six passengers riding in the vehicle’s rear tray.
On the way back to camp while on Lonies Gap Road near Mulls Track, the vehicle stopped as passengers searched for a hat, which flew off the head of one of the passengers on the rear tray during the drive.
The defendant jumped into the driver’s seat vacated by the victim and began driving with one passenger in the back.
The victim chased the vehicle and jumped onto its side step, hanging on to the driver’s side door and “possibly” the wheel.
The victim, along with the passenger in the rear
seat implored the defendant to stop, as he drove on for around 20 seconds.
The court heard the track had become difficult and steep and the defendant lost control of the vehicle as the left wheels drove up on an embankment, forcing the car to roll onto its driver’s side.
The victim, still on the driver’s side step, was crushed and died.
Tests showed the defendant had a blood alcohol content of between 0.091 and 0.143 at the time of the crash, despite having a zeroalcohol limit.
The blood alcohol content of the victim at the time was .140.
Judge Mullaly said it was different to many other cases, with the defendant driving for only 20 seconds.
“You did not set out to drive and thus endanger
other road users,” he said.
“When the deceased left the driver’s seat for some foolish and immature reason you then got into the driver’s seat and drove.
“When the deceased stepped on the car and possibly grabbed the steering wheel the circumstances are significantly different to the unusual circumstances of someone driving effected by alcohol.
“You being in the army and the army investing in you was a factor that needed to be taken into account.
“These factors are far from run of the mill in these cases.”
The court heard victim impact statements of the deceased’s parents made it clear the death of their “gogetter” son left them heartbroken.
The victim’s mother said
they lost an “incredible” young man and the endless possibilities of what could have been.
“No parent should bury their child yet here we were,” she said.
“Lachie would want his life to mean something and try to make a positive out of this tragedy and prevent others from a similar fate, because that was important to him and who he was.
“Knowing that we will never see his children is one of the hardest things to take, he always wanted children and would have been a great father.
“He is missed beyond any words.”
The court heard of the “impressive” character of the now 20-year-old, who continued to serve with the Australian Defence Force.
His former commanding officer said he was a good
soldier who had demonstrated a significant potential as a military technician.
“I could see how much the incident had effected you, he was genuinely remorseful, scared and remained in various states of shock as the case progressed,” he said.
“He sought ways to keep himself busy, demonstrating immense character.”
Judge Mullaly said he gave “anxious” consideration in his ruling, issuing a three-year community corrections order, including 200 hours of unpaid work and treatment and assessment for alcohol.
Judge Mullaly also issued a $400 fine and an 18-month licence disqualification.
He said imprisonment would have been inevitable he had pleaded not guilty, most likely for 36 months.
HEADLINER: Three-time ARIA winner Vince Jones will be among the line-up of artists at this year’s rejuvenated Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues.
PHOTO: Creswick Collective
DISCUSSING INVISIBILITY: Author Jane Tara is looking forward to discussing her novel
Exploring feeling invisible with visiting author Jane Tara
EXPLORE insights into the human condition with Jane Tara and Edgars Books & News as they discuss Ms Tara’s novel ‘Tilda is visible’ this Saturday at Café PreVue.
‘Tilda is visible’ is a departure from what Ms Tara has been writing in recent years and follows the title character, Tilda, being diagnosed with invisibility and grappling with the external and internal experiences of being invisible.
The novel has been 10 years in the making, originally starting out as a short story, taking direct inspiration from the authors life after she went through a divorce and was misdiagnosed with a degenerative eye condition.
“It was at a time when I was starting to feel invisible as a woman in her mid-40s,” she said.
“I really considered how I would see the world if I lost my sight.”
Ms Tara said the idea of ‘Tilda is visible’ came out of
Record number of fishers reveal recreational fishing priorities
THE peak body for recreational fishing in Victoria, VRFish, has revealed the results from their advocacy priorities survey which received a record-breaking response from nearly 5000 recreational fishers.
VRFish chair Rob Loats said the data shows more than 70 per cent of recreational fishers go land-based fishing, emphasising the importance of ensuring there is safe and ongoing access to piers, jetties, as well as shorelines and riverbanks.
MURRAY COD: The iconic Murray cod are one of the most commonly targeted freshwater fish by recreational fishers.
BY CHLOE JAENICKE cjaenicke@ nemedia.com.au
how we see ourselves and how we can shift that perception.
“One day I looked in the mirror, which had been an exercise of self-loathing up to that point, and just loved my wrinkles and my face,” she said.
“I just thought ‘oh my god I’m not going to get to see myself age’ and it just felt like such a loss.
“I thought if I really wanted to see myself age why would I erase it, why would I hate it.”
Ms Tara said her favourite aspect of writing is delving into a new world while the real one disappears, especially with ‘Tilda is visible’.
“It was a journey of healing for me personally to get out this story that had been sitting in me for around a decade,” she said.
“I discovered I put a lot of myself into Tilda’s journey
and it turns out my story isn’t that unusual and that is something quite common with women of a certain age.”
Starting out in writing, Ms Tara initially travelled the world as a playwright until landing an agent when she won an award in New York.
“My first agent sat me down and said, ‘what do you have and have you ever thought about writing a book’ so I wrote my first book which was a paranormal romance,” she said.
“I’ve written three novels and a couple of screen plays when a divorce sidelined me for a while and I was writing school textbooks and children books for years.
“Tilda is my first novel back in many years.”
Ms Tara said she is looking forward to visiting Wangaratta to both explore the town and discuss the novel with others.
“Wangaratta is an area I haven’t been to before and I always love visiting new areas,” she said.
“It just looks really beautiful so I’m going to spend a few days there just looking around the area and getting a feel for it... you never know I might end up setting something there at some stage.
“I’m also looking forward to hearing from the readers and them asking questions.
“I think that women in particular, are really resonating with the themes with the journey that Tilda goes through in the novel.” Saturday’s event at Café PreVue will include an afternoon tea in the $25 ticket and guests can also purchase additional cold or alcoholic drinks during the afternoon.
‘Tilda is Visible’ is available to pre-purchase at a discounted rate when booking your ticket or for full price on the day.
Purchase your tickets online at https://edgarsbooksandnews.com.au/ an-evening-with-jane-tara/ or call/drop into Edgars Books & News, 55 Murphy Street Wangaratta, 57213758.
Overall, Mr Loats said reducing litter and rubbish around the waterways remains the top statewide priority and the provision of bins or fishing gear disposal facilities has a marked impact on improved fisher satisfaction and the quality of urban fishing experiences.
When it comes to the most popular recreational fish species, the crown remains with King George whiting as the most targeted fish.
Inland recreational fishers identified trialling new ways to stock fish as their top priority, skyrocketing to the top spot from fourth position in the last priorities survey.
The survey found that freshwater fishers are most often targeting trout and the iconic Murray cod.
A summary of the results can be found on the VRFish website.
2X DOUBLE PASSES (2 TICKETS EACH)
Wednesday, July 16, 2014.
By ANITA McPHERSON
PLUSH teddy bears donated by the Lions Club of Moyhu to the Wangaratta police station this week, will be used to provide comfort to young children going through a traumatic experience.
Moyhu Lions Club immediate past president Neil Jarrott said the club had embraced the “Operation Teddy Bear” program, which uses money raised by clubs to purchase the friendly bears for the Victoria Police, courts, hospitals and other organisations dealing with children in distressing cir-cumstances.
“We contacted the Wan-
garatta police and found out they were running out, so we offered to bring some in and we plan to make it an ongoing project,” he said.
“I can really imagine how the kids can get comfort from them, because they must be in some pretty upsetting situations.”
Detective Senior Constable Romina McEwan from the sexual offence and child abuse investiga-tion team said the donation was greatly appreciated and the
bears would be available to all offic-ers at the station who are dealing with children in crisis.
“The environment they find themselves in can be very daunting and this gives them something positive they can take away from it,” she said.
“It’s good for a child to be able to see the teddy as theirs and a loyal friend, and after having given evidence about what can be horrific circumstances, it’s a really nice touch to be able to give them something they can go home with when they leave the station.
“It’s a fantastic thing for the Lions Club to do, and it’s really important.”
CARE BEARS: Detective Senior Constable Romina McEwan (left) said teddy bears like those do-nated by the Moyhu Lions Club, represented by immediate past president Neil Jarrott, are treas-ured by the children who receive them. PHOTO: Luke Plummer
‘Tilda is visible’ in Wangaratta this Saturday.
Clubhouse Artist Impression
Inspiring students to try new hobbies
WANGARATTA High Sports coordinator, Jud Mullins, is celebrating the school’s rich history through coming up with a team of former students who played VFL/AFL.
So far, he has come up with 18 players with the aim of encouraging current students to participate in the school’s footy programs.
He also wants to share with the community the school’s rich sporting history as the school marks its 115th anniversary this year.
It’s important for the students to participate in sport to promote their health, especially with sporting clubs being integral to regional towns like Wangaratta and using past champions like this can only inspire others to aim higher.
Currently, Mr Mullins list only focuses footy with players who played VFL/AFL in the past but similar lists could be extended to other sports, including female dominated sports like netball, to encourage more young girls to participate in sports.
Similar lists could also be made to build up students who excelled in other areas in the past, including academics, who have achieved great things since leaving school.
Imagine a team of the decade for STEM graduates or champions in the creative arts.
By recognising students of all talents, it will promote students to explore and excel in their own interests, which could hopefully bring them all to the same level of importance within the community.
Mr Mullins is still looking into the archives to find more AFL/VFL players from Wangaratta High School, particularly from the 2000s.
Anyone with further information is encouraged to email Jud.Mullins@education. vic.gov.au.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
The Australian QuizNo.84
1
Who became AttorneyGeneral of Australia on 1 June 2022?
(a) Brendan O’Connor
(b) Chris Bowen
(c) Mark Dreyfus
(d) Murray Watt
2
Which duo released the 2005 album, Get Behind Me Satan?
(a) Outkast
(b) The White Stripes
(c) The Black Keys (d) Daft Punk
3
The first words of which well-known novel are, “The boy with fair hair lowered himself”?
(a) Great Expectations
(b) The Great Gatsby
(c) The Catcher in the Rye (d) Lord of the Flies
4
Lilongwe is the capital city of which country?
(a) Kenya
(b) Tanzania
(c) Malawi
(d) Ethiopia
5 Since joining the ranks of the MotoGP, what is the best-known nickname of Australian rider, Jack Miller?
(a) Thriller
(b) Speedy
(c) Lightning (d) Thunderball
Wangaratta being held back by red tape
THOSE who operate a small business in regional Australia know all too well the time and cost it takes to fill out the numerous permits, licences and government reports required simply to get on with the job.
The burden of red tape is real, it’s growing, and it’s costing Australians dearly.
Those in the Ovens Murray region are all too familiar with burdensome regulation.
According to data from the Australian Business Licence and Information Service, in the Rural City of Wangaratta area, a livestock farming business may need to comply with up to 133 separate regulatory compliance categories and, for cropping farmers, this number is 114.
On top of this, new research from the Institute of Public Affairs has revealed that by the end of the 2025 financial year, the total number of red tape bureaucrats employed by the federal government in Canberra will grow to more than 106,000 people.
At a time when Australia’s economic and productivity growth is low, it is unbelievable that the federal government will spend almost $15 billion a year to employ bureaucrats whose job it is to make it even harder to do business across the country.
Worse still, the IPA’s research shows that the growth in the red tape bureaucracy is being driven by a hiring splurge in the Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water, which has seen a 76 per cent increase in red tape bureaucrats over the past two financial years.
Such growth in environmental bureaucracy disproportionately affects our regional and rural communities.
This is because these communities are home to our critical farming and mining industries, and it is these industries that bear the brunt of rules and regulations created by activists to assuage the demands of the inner-city.
Previous research by the IPA estimated that red tape costs the Australian economy $176 billion each year in terms of foregone economic output.
This cost is more than just financial,
6
Which of the following words is commonly used to refer to a box used for storing scheduled doses of medication?
(a) Uptarge (b) Labarum
(c) Dosette
(d) Croze
7 The Iraqi dinar is subdivided into 1,000 what?
(a) Eyrir
(b) Rial
(c) Fils
(d) Agora
8
Which dwarf planet is also known as “Easterbunny”?
(a) Makemake
(b) Ceres (c) Haumea (d) Eris
9 Who starred as Arthur Fleck / Joker in the 2019 movie, Joker?
(a) Chris Hemsworth
(b) Matt Damon (c) Joaquin Phoenix
(d) Keanu Reeves
10 What was the first team to win three Davis Cup tennis tournaments in a row?
(a) United States (b) British Isles (c) Australasia (d) France
as it captures the many social, economic, and humanitarian costs associated with the businesses which were never started, the jobs never created, and the ambitions stifled by bureaucratic interference.
It is hard to escape the conclusion that our resources and agricultural sectors are under attack by the political class in Canberra.
Lachlan Clark, Research Fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs
We need to highlight our region’s produce
THE Sunday markets at Rutherglen are a delight and a display of the region’s artisan passion and talent.
The Markwood Mushrooms are a gourmet delight to buy for a great dinner at home.
The fragrance of the truffles and mushrooms took one to Tuscany in autumn.
Our region needs to be featured and captured more, and paid tourism executives of all the relevant councils, as well as our MPs, should get more involved and innovative and supportive.
For too long this has all been a hobby. The region’s from the ‘Murray to the Mountains’ are full of exceptional produce and wines and artisan talent that should be on all menus and we should create a logo to make a great destination for Australians and International tourists.
There needs to be a united plan and effort by all local councils in the region with minds open to the potential we live in.
1 (c) Mark Dreyfus
(b) The White Stripes
(d) Lord of the Flies
GENEROUS DONATION: The Early Holden Car Club Wangaratta (EHCC) recently donated $1000 to the SES Wangaratta. All the funds were raised at the car club’s All GM Day on Sunday, March 10. Lester Hilli (EHCC), Peter Moncrieff (SES), Jess Zuber (SES), Brian Wadley (EHCC), Vincent McKenzie (SES) and Damian Frances (SES) are pictured at the handover. For more information on the EHCC, visit their Facebook page.
Stuart Davie, Corowa
Local artists drawn to join life drawing group
BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au
ARTISTS will have the opportunity to hone their life drawing skills when the Wangaratta Artists Society Inc (WAS) hosts a dedicated workshop on Saturday, July 20.
It’s hoped it will be the beginning of the formation of a life drawing group, who will meet regularly to draw, paint or create artwork in a chosen medium, while in the studio with a professional life model.
The idea was formed in the wake of a successful workshop held in June after which participants expressed their interest in being part of a group, last run in Wangaratta many years ago.
Artist Annette Lawson, who has been teaching on and off for over 35 years, said life drawing was a fundamental skill every artist needed, no matter what their discipline.
Having also worked as a life model, Annette said the experience required a considered and professional approach by both the participating artists and the model.
“I modelled to support myself through university and my biggest customers were the architecture department, because when you think about, so much has to do with the human body - from the height of the door handle, the shape of chairs to how high the ceilings are,” she said.
“Life drawing is an important component of architecture and it’s also something every artist needs to know.
“When you look at the naked body in a pose, there are no straight lines.
“What you are seeing is the contrast - what is behind the body - and those planes and the shapes inform everything.
“It’s important for artists to start off with the knowledge of the body and to have a structural (or skeletal) sense of it.”
Annette said she wanted to create a life drawing space which was conducive to the model, because it also teaches artists respect for the model and the rules and regulations around a life drawing class, which are taken very seriously.
She said a life model is
False report at scene of crash lands fine and suspension
A MAN who gave a false name to police in the aftermath of a Yarrawonga accident has been fined and suspended from driving.
Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court heard this week that police attended a collision on Silverswood Boulevard, Yarrawonga on August 2, 2023. In the aftermath of the incident, the defendant, talking to police, gave them a false name and said he was the person driving one of the vehicles.
Witnesses later told police that a girl was driving the car and the man was not who he had claimed to be.
The defendant then admitted to giving a false name and when asked why, he said he didn’t want his partner to get in trouble.
“I didn’t want to spend the night in here I guess,” he told police during interviews.
Magistrate Peter Dunn fined the man $750 and imposed a one-month licence suspension.
Speeding driver was “shocked” by 0.122 reading
A WAHGUNYAH man was “shocked” to learn he was well over twice the legal drink driving limit when he was pulled over for speeding, a court has heard.
The 63-year-old attended Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Monday, where he recevied a 12-month licence suspension for speeding and drink driving charges.
The court heard on February 19 at around 5:35am, police patrolling Federation Way near Bowser heard a vehicle driving at speed over the rumble strips on the centre of the road.
Police clocked the vehicle at 132km/h as it drove past and immediately moved to intercept.
prepared to work clothed or unclothed, works with the group to agree on the pose, props or specific requirements, and there is strictly no photography during the session.
Modelling itself isn’t as easy as it sounds; Annette saying the ability to hold even a relaxed pose is quite a challenge, as you fight the compulsion to move and experience discomfort and limbs “going to sleep”, with a few aches and pains the norm after a day’s modelling session.
“Life drawing wakes your mind up to the body,” she says.
“Having a group will be a bonus for our region, as there aren’t many opportu-
nities locally to do life drawing.”
Annette said she’ll be on hand to share her experience as an artist with others, providing some guidance along the way.
Although these days she experiments with clay and tends to work in an abstract style, she’s has also worked in figurative form.
“Everyone needs to start - if you can draw a resemblance of a figure, it should give you self-confidence - because it’s not easy,” she said.
“I’m more than willing to help people on whatever it is they are working on - it’s a privilege to impart my knowledge to others.”
Wangaratta Artists Soci-
ety Inc will hold a life drawing workshop on Saturday, July 20, with easels, tables and butchers paper available (byo painting materials) at 9.30am for a 10am start, running until 12pm.
The cost is $15 for members ($20 for non-members) to cover the cost of the model, and bookings are essential by contacting Wendy Stephens on 0402 288 207, or email publicity@wangartists.org.au.
Membership of WAS, based at The Studio in Batchelors Green, Wangaratta, is $50 a year with forms available at the studio (which will be closed to non-participants during the workshop).
Following a positive preliminary breath test, the defendant was taken to Wangaratta Police station where he blew a reading of 0.122.
The Wahgunyah man said he was drinking from 3pm to 8:30pm the day prior and was “shocked” by the reading. He told police he was called into work late and didn’t think he had that much to drink.
Defence counsel Joseph Palamara said his client was drinking the day prior because he was not rostered to work the following morning, but he made the “foolish” decision to drive and speed while overtaking a car.
Magistrate Peter Dunn also issued a $750 fine to go with the year’s disqualification from driving.
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FIGURATIVE FORM: These days artist Annette Lawson likes to work with clay, but she said life drawing, and understanding the human body, is a skill every artist needs to have under their belt. PHOTO: Jordan Duursma
BIGGEST DUMP OF SEASON: Alpine resorts are enjoying their heaviest snowfalls for the season this week. Both Falls Creek (pictured) and Mt Hotham had received almost a foot of snow in the 24 hours to 9am Tuesday morning, with up to 50cms forecast for the remainder of the week, and more next week.
PHOTO: Vali Resorts
KING VALLEY NEWS
Covering Moyhu, Edi, Myrrhee, Whitfield, Cheshunt and Whitlands areas
Families out and about on Moyhu Walking Trail
BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au
A NEW walking trail which connects the township of Moyhu and the King River is being enjoyed by local residents and visitors who appreciate being able to walk safely off-road and along the one kilometre track to the river while enjoying the beautified landscape.
After two decades on the wish-list, the Moyhu walking trail project was initiated last year by the Greta Valley Landcare Group and became a collaborative effort involving the Moyhu Action Group, local volunteers and the Rural City of Wangaratta.
It also received a welcome $5000 funding boost this year from the Gardiner Foundation under its community grants program, delivered collaboratively with Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal, aimed at supporting not-for-profit organisations in dairy regions of Victoria wanting to revitalise their communities.
The project has involved multiple working bees to remove weed species and make the area easier for locals to maintain, while enhancing the distinctive
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Rural Mums On The Move members including (from left)
and son, Cammie
and Bonnie,
and Nash, and Lauren
and
are among those making the most of the Moyhu Walking Trail, which Lauren said provided a much safer path to walk, away from the road.
poplar avenue which lines the track, along an historic stock route.
Volunteers, as well as students from Wangaratta High School have planted over 450 plants along the trail - a range of specially selected local native species - designed to not only beautify the area but inspire passers-by to consider using them in their
WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club members will gather for lunch at the Wangaratta Club today from 12 noon.
The club will also host indoor carpet bowls tomorrow (Thursday) from 12 noon, cards (500) on Friday from 1.30pm, indoor carpet bowls on Monday from 12 noon, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday from 1.30pm, all in the group’s clubrooms or in the adjoining St Patrick’s supper room.
A social gathering will be held next Wednesday, July 24 at the clubrooms from 1.30pm.
CAKE Decorators Association of Victoria Wangaratta Branch will hold a beginners’ day on Saturday, July 20 from 10am to 3pm in the Galen Catholic College food tech room.
Afternoon tea provided, tea and coffee available all day (BYO mug), cost is $15 members, $20 nonmembers. To book, phone Lee on 0419 513 735.
SPRINGHURST Old Time Dance will be held at the Springhurst Hall on Sunday, July 21 from 1.30pm to 5pm. Music will be provided by Rustic Ramblers, entry is $12 per person, please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share.
For more information, phone 5726 5241.
WANGARATTA Artists Society Inc provides a supportive environment for local artists to work on their projects, welcoming beginners to experienced individuals.
It hosts workshops led by
home gardens.
A Landcare Botanic Garden of all local species in the top section near Boggy Creek was also created as a legacy planting to celebrate the Greta Valley Landcare Group’s 30th birthday in 2022.
An area has been prepared for a bridge which will be constructed over the Boggy Creek once
experienced artists in various mediums throughout the year, and the studio is equipped to cater to artists and their artistic endeavours.
For more information, contact Robyn on 0412 291 066.
WANGARATTA Orchid Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 6.30pm in St Patrick’s supper room, off Ford Street. Meetings include flower shows and talks, and everyone is welcome. Phone Hans on 0428 119 737.
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 welcome. Contact Helen on 0457 269278.
WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group holds its weekly meetings each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral.
All welcome. For details, call Keith Fleet on 0491 114 480 or Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062.
WANGARATTA Woodworkers Inc meet at the Wangaratta Showgrounds each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 12 noon (closing earlier if no-one is present).
The rooms are open on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 5pm to 7pm, and Sundays from 10am to 1pm. All welcome. Contact Bevan on 0437 196 118.
funding can be secured.
Among the long-time champions of the initiative is local resident Stewart Day, who thanked all the individuals and groups who helped make the dream a reality.
He said special thanks went to Rob Hulley and Sophie Overton, John and Karen Kirby, Mick Storey, Barney O’Donohue
SOCIAL CALENDAR
TO be included here email skerwin@nemedia.com.au
WANGARATTA Keenagers Table Tennis Club plays on Mondays and Thursdays at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. Play begins at 8am. New players welcome. Morning tea provided –please bring your own cup. Contact Maureen O’Keefe on 0409 215 881.
SATURDAY Quilters meet on the first Saturday of each month from 9.30am in the Wangaratta Small Bore Rifle Club rooms off the river end of College Street. Beginner and experienced members welcome. Contact Frances on 0417 158 220.
COME and play mahjong at the Wangaratta RSL on Thursdays from 11am.
Beginners welcome. Contact Jan on 0429 166 016.
WANGARATTA Toastmasters meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 6.45pm at The Centre in Chisholm Street. For more information, contact Joanne Howell on 0417 558 881.
WANGARATTA Family History Society opens each Thursday from 10am to 3pm in the local history room
Stephen Hall comes to Edi Upper hall
SEE Mad As Hell star Stephen Hall perform his hit one-man show at the Edi Upper hall on Friday night, with tickets still available.
Hall will present Letters From My Heroes (if they’d actually bothered to write back); a story involving impressions of well-known stars of the stage and screen. Presented by King Valley Arts Presents, tickets are $30 which includes a delicious supper courtesy of the hall committee (drinks available at bar prices) with doors open at 6.30pm and the show starting at 7pm, available at Humanitix, or visit kingvalleyarts.com.au/ stephen-halls-letters-frommy-heroes/.
Whitfield Recreation Reserve meeting
and Regina Crameri from Crameri Constructions, for their generous contributions.
“Next on the agenda is to build a pedestrian bridge over the Boggy Creek to complete the project,” he said.
“If you or your organisation can lend a hand, please contact me on 0427 782 482.”
at the Wangaratta Library. Outside of these hours, assistance is available by appointment only by emailing wangfamhs@gmail.com or phoning 0474 443 626.
COME and try croquet at the Wangaratta Croquet Club, 46 Ryan Avenue. Equipment and instruction provided. Phone Susan Fischer on 0417 217 009.
WANGARATTA Symphony Orchestra meets each Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Wangaratta Baptist Church, 1 Sisely Avenue. Email wangsymphonyorchestra@ gmail.com or call Wendie 0408 495065.
CYCLING Without Age Wangaratta offers free tri–shaw rides to the elderly, and to people of any age with disabilities or reduced mobility. Phone 0418 387 089 or email cwawangaratta@gmail.com
PARKINSON’S Disease Support Group meets every Friday at the Wangaratta RSL for coffee at 10am. Those who are able meet at the main entrance at 9.30am for a 30-minute river walk prior to coffee. Contact Dave James on 0409 011 953 or Ros Taylor on 0429 624 844.
PANGERANG Ukes and More meets each Thursday from 5.30pm at Pangerang Community Hub. Cost is $5, and any instruments, as well as voices, are welcome. Enquiries to 0407 311 899.
THE Rural City of Wangaratta invites the Whitfield community to attend a special general meeting for the Whitfield Recreation Reserve being held at the AC Swinburne Pavilion on Wednesday, July 24 at 6pm. The meeting is being held to appoint a new Community Asset Committee which plays an integral role, ensuring the important venue and service for the Whitfield and King Valley community is maintained.
For more information on becoming a committee member and to register to attend, email recreation@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au or call council on 5722 0888.
KVA Film Club screening in August
THE King Valley Arts Film Club will hold its next screening at the Cheshunt Hall cinema on Tuesday, August 13 at 7.30pm. The film is the 1959 classic On The Beach starring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Anthony Perkins and Fred Astaire, a sci-fi romantic drama set in 1964 in Australia, which becomes a temporary safe haven after an atomic war wipes out humanity in the northern hemisphere. Doors open at 7pm and an annual club membership of $40 (for six screenings) is available by visiting kingvalleyarts.com. au/film-club.
Moyhu Lions market winter break
THE Moyhu Lions Country Market continues its winter break, with no market in July or August. The market will make its welcome return in spring on September 21.
Alysha Batten
Forster
Mackenzie Calvene
Shanley
Jaelyn,
PHOTO: Anita McPherson
SEVENTH
GENERATION CIRCUS PERFORMER
SWINGING FROM THE BIG TOP IN WANGARATTA
Flying high in her DNA at The Great Moscow Circus
By JORDAN DUURSMA
SEVENTH generation circus performer, Tahlia Weber, is set to perform with her family at The Great Moscow Circus in Wangaratta from tomorrow night onwards.
The 22-year-old has been on stage since she was a toddler and officially performing in the circus since she was 12.
“I don’t feel like I’m working when I’m on stage because I love performing,” she said.
Tahlia’s main act is the solo trapeze but she also dabbles in pole acts, dancing and stage managing as well as working in the office when she’s not on stage.
She will be performing all three acts at the Wangaratta
Author Stephen Whiteside to visit the library
AUTHOR Stephen Whiteside will visit the Wangaratta Library to discuss his latest work, Snow, Fire and Gold, on Wednesday, July 24 at 2.30pm.
Snow, Fire and Gold chronicles the captivating lives of Bill Spargo and Evelyn Piper in the Australian mountains above the snow line near Mt Hotham.
Drawing from extensive interviews conducted over nearly two years, Whiteside unveils the rich history of the pair, offering a compelling narrative that will resonate with history enthusiasts and those fascinated by Australia’s natural environment.
The event is free, but bookings are essential at events.humanitix.com/ host/wangaratta-library or contact library staff on 5721 2366 or library@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au.
shows, which run until July 28 at the rear of the Wangaratta Showgrounds (former rodeo ground).
“That’s something new for me, I’ve always done one act at a time but this has taken a lot more endurance, especially when we are doing three shows a day,” Tahlia said.
She is currently training with Guinness World Record holders Edison and Gisele Acero on pole acts and filling in for Gisele as she recovers from an injury.
Tahlia said the Aceros are amazing performers and she is always learning new things from them.
“Most of our performers are from all over the world and don’t have any family here but
Choirboys and Dragon at Club Corowa
CHOIRBOYS and Dragon will take to the stage at Club Corowa in the next instalment of its popular concert series, supported by the local rock sensation The Silverbacks, on Saturday, September 21.
A celebration of Australian rock, Choirboys will play all their hits including Run to Paradise, Boys Will Be Boys, Never Gonna Die, and more, while seventies rock legends Dragon are set to wow the audience with songs including Are You Old Enough, Young Years, Rain and April Sun in Cuba.
General admission tickets are available now at clubcorowa.com.au, until sold out.
we are all like one big family,” she said.
The Weber family is originally from Germany and have been involved in the circus all the way back to when it was wagons and animals.
As owners of the circus, they are all involved in making sure the show goes on.
“It’s all on my dad’s side, my mum came from a normal family, she joined the circus as a dancer and fell in love,” Tahlia said.
“My parents don’t perform anymore but my dad runs the logistics of the circus and my mum runs the canteen.”
Tahlia and her two sisters perform alongside their 10 year old brother, Cruz, who was the youngest rider in the world to
Chiltern jam session this weekend
CHILTERN will come alive this weekend with jam sessions, open mics and poetry readings at multiple venues on Saturday and Sunday, including the Ironbark Tavern, Telegraph Hotel and Lulu and Didge Café, with entry free. Musicians of all standards are welcome to come and jam at the drop in sessions or perform at the open mics, while moving between venues.
There will also be a record, CD and collectables fair at the Senior Citizens Hall from 9am until 5pm both days, with more information including sessions times on the Chiltern Jam Weekend Facebook page.
Climate explored in theatre work
A CHOREOGRAPHED work by Jake Silvestro called December which explores the consequences of Australia’s 2019/2020 bushfires, will be presented at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre tomorrow night at 7.30pm.
December delivers a narrative of a nation hit hard by the climate crisis, with Silvestro fusing a variety of physical genres in the performance, including acrobatics, drawing and dance. Winner of the Award for Excellence in Dance at the Canberra Critics Circle 2022, tickets are available for Thursday’s show at wpacc.com. au.
Christmas in July at The Vine
JOIN the High Society Jazz Orchestra when it celebrates Christmas in July with a performance at The Vine Hotel in North Wangaratta on Friday, July 26 at 8pm.
The orchestra will play music from the 1920s to the 1940s everyone knows and loves, while also including some new tunes in the mix for their regular followers, in what will be a fun and festive night of entertainment. Limited tickets are still available by visiting thevinehotel.net.au.
enter the death defying cage with two motorcycles at the age of eight.
Tahlia said Cruz is “crazy” but they can’t keep him out of the cage, he loves it.
“I’m very close with my family, especially with my sisters, they’re my best friends,” she said.
Don’t miss out of the chance to see The Great Moscow Circus in an all new extreme show, featuring some of Australia’s top BMX and scooter riders, exciting trampoline, Russian Swing, the world’s best dare devil motorcycle cage riders, breathtaking aerial performances and much, much more.
For more information and to book your tickets, go to https:// greatmoscowcircus.com.au/.
Garage Girls arrive on Sunday
A PLAY about mechanic and trailblazer Alice Anderson and her team, inspired by actual events, comes to the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Sunday.
Part history, part farce, part who-done-it and featuring many colourful characters played by five actors, Garage Girls is a rollicking ride celebrating a Victorian icon and shining a light on one remarkable young woman’s short but eventful life.
The show will be held on Sunday, July 21 at 2pm and tickets are $25, available at wpacc.com.au.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You face the possibility of raising your relationship to another level. However, your partner might demand that you make some promises, for which you’re not sure that you’re ready.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) As changes continue, expect things to get a little more hectic at your workplace. An unexpected travel opportunity could open up new career prospects.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Confront the person who caused your hurt feelings and demand a full explanation for their actions. You’ll not only recover your self-esteem, but you’ll also gain the respect of others.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A personal problem in the workplace is compounded by someone’s biased interference. Stand your ground, and you’ll soon find allies gathering around you.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) You don’t accept disapproval easily. But instead of hiding out in your den to lick your wounded pride, turn the criticism into a valuable lesson for the future.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A former friend who you thought you’d cut out of your life is still affecting other relationships. Counter their lies with the truth. Your true friends are ready to listen.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) What appears to be an unfair situation might simply be the result of a misunderstanding. If you feel that something is out of balance, by all means, correct it.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A stalled relationship won’t budge until you make the first move. Your partner offers a surprising explanation about what got it mired down in the first place.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A co-worker shares some startling news, but before you can use it to your advantage, make sure it’s true. The weekend favors family matters.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your usual conservative approach to family situations might not work at this time. Keep an open mind about developments, and you might be pleasantly surprised.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Plans might have to be put on hold because of a family member’s problems. Don’t hesitate to get involved. Your help could make all the difference.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Relationships in the home and in the workplace need your careful attention during this period. Be careful not to allow misunderstandings to create problems.
THE GREAT MOSCOW CIRCUS: Tahlia Weber and Guinness World Record holder Edison Acero performing with The Great Moscow Circus.
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EMPLOYMENT
CONCRETING, big or small jobs, paths, driveways, shed slabs, verandahs, 15 years experience. For a free quote phone Trev Anderson on 0422 200 761.
MARK’S Mowing, reasonable prices, ride on mowing, edging, clean up, spraying and any waste removal. Ph 0472 603 156.
PAINTER, old school, for all your painting needs, commercial, industrial renovations. Phone Juliano 0412 597 482.
WHEELER Earthworks, available for all your earthworks needsyard clean ups, stump removals, driveways, material supply and spreading, rural work and more. Call Marcus on 0491 094 545.
FURNITURE AND BEDDING SALES
We are seeking a passionate individual to join our Wangaratta Beds R Us Sales Team
• Full Time – Above Award Wages
• Exceptional customer service skills are highly regarded
• Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings
To apply for this role send your current CV to wangaratta@bedsrus.com.au
Applications close Wednesday 24th July 2024
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HOLDEN Commodore sedan 2000, Olympic model, reliable, body needs work, (QAO524), $1000, located in Wangaratta. Ph 0402 184 262.
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SADLY
DEATH NOTICES
ALLAN, Jennifer Jean “Jenny”.
Passed away at Northeast Health on July 3, 2024.
Aged 76 years.
Dearly loved wife to Ross (dec).
Loved mother of Anthony and Matthew.
Devoted grandmother to Tayler and loved great-grandmother.
Loved dearly by all her family and friends.
Dearly missed and forever in our hearts
A private family service will be held for Jenny, followed by a private cremation.
Forever in our Hearts
DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES
GARDNER (nee Semmler), Dot.
Loved wife of Malcolm (dec).
Treasured in-law and Aunty of Laurie and Beat, and families.
Rest in peace, you deserve it.
KELLY, Elizabeth. The Committee of Management, Management, Staff and Residents of St Catherine’s extend our deepest sympathy to Justin, Thomas, Damian and family on Elizabeth’s passing.
IN MEMORIAM
GRANT, Luke Reynolds.
10/10/2000 – 17/7/2018
The years are passing far too fast. We all love and miss you so much, not just today but every day.
Much loved grandson of Grandy and Gail.
Much loved nephew of Gail, Wendy, Peter, Lynne, Ian, Kay, Paul, Barry and Liz.
Much loved cousin of Jedd, Alexander, Leah, Julia, Jessica, Maddy, Morgan, Rhys, Gemma, Sam, Lauren, Brooke and Nick.
Forever in our hearts.
Safe with Nana.
GRANT, Luke.
10/10/2000 - 17/7/2018
Always remembered.
Although the years have gone by our memories of you are strongyour loving nature, your sense of humour and your kindness. Forever in our hearts.
All our love to Marg, Darren, Emma and Sophie.
~ Your loving family Roly and Lois Tepper, Louise, Scott, Nathan, Bonnie, Daniel and William; Suzy, Tony, Alana, Courtney, Hayden, Elliot and Hudson; Helene, Simon, Max, Olivia, Eliza; Carmel, Dean, Conor, Dom, Julian; Annette, David, Lily and Parlane.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
SPORT
Hawks down in thriller against Raiders
OPENS BY KATHRYN BURNS
& OLLIE MORTON RODARO
ROUND 13 of the AFL North East border female football league saw Wangaratta Rovers travel to Birallee Park to take on the Raiders.
Currently sitting in third on the ladder, a win for the Hawks over second place Raiders would mean they keep their chance at a top two finish alive.
No majors were scored in the first quarter, however, Rovers came out and played their trademark game of football in the second quarter, maintaining possession of the ball and securing two goals, both off the boot of Chloe Kungl, to take a twelve point lead into the halftime break.
The second half belonged to the home side, at least on the scoreboard.
Despite a tight contest and many inside 50 opportunities, Rovers were unable to score another major, while the home team sealed the game with two goals in the final quarter, after scoring a goal in the third.
Amy Collins had an outstanding game in the ruck, but did forget her role momentarily as she took a bounce down the wing while running away from her opponent.
Frankie Butler was at her best again at centre half back and first year player, Belinda Heinrich, had a breakout game on the wing.
Caz Sammon, Chloe Kungl and Charli Simmonds were terrific in the middle and the four u17s players who took to the field for their second game of the day, made fantastic contributions for the visitors; Clare Collins, Lily Gibb, Mia Johnston and Ammy Thompson.
Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 2.6 (18) defeated by Wodonga Raiders 3.8 (26).
The Wangaratta Rovers came into the game against the Wodonga Bulldogs full of confidence after a good game last weekend.
The game got off to a quick start with Lily Gibb picking the ball up, bursting through the pack to score the first goal of the game.
The goal was quickly followed by Lily’s second after a great handball from Lily Currie Fraser.
NORTH East Bushrangers Basketball (NEBB) is a collaboration between local North East basketball associations with the commitment of “Creating Realistic Pathways for all North East Athletes”
Ten NEBB junior teams compete in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) - the highest level junior competition in Victoria.
Our Club offers specialist Basketball Clinics, as well as pathways through Senior Big V Competitions.
One NEBB Youth League Men’s (YLM) team competes in the semi-professional Big V competition.
Big V & VJBL consist of teams from both metropolitan and regional Victoria.
Skylah McPherson get in on the scoring action with a great goal on the run before Lily Gibb found herself in space again and scored her third goal of the quarter.
The big disappointment of the quarter was when Molly Thomas dislocated her finger in a marking contest.
Lara Maples was a good target in the forward line and was able to win the ball to the Rovers advantage.
The second quarter started much the same as the first
with Lily Gibb in the action early winning clearances in the middle.
Skylah McPherson took a brilliant pack mark and hit Lily Gibb with a pinpoint perfect kick.
Lily went back and kicked the goal.
Ali Jones was in the thick of it and teamed up with Clare Collins and Scarlett Simmonds who was running well to get the ball in deep to Zierra Melbourne who scored a great soccer style goal.
Ammy Thompson was brilliant in the middle, Sienna Koop was fantastic across the half back line, taking strong pack marks and kicking the ball to Mia Johnston who ran the ball down the wing.
In the last minute Ella Pund took a fantastic strong mark, kicked the ball to a fast running Mia Johnston who kicked to Abbey Waide who then calmly went back and slotted the goal.
The Rovers went into the half-time break with a convincing 56 point lead.
Ali Jones won the first centre clearance of the third and kicked the ball to Clare Collins who kicked a long ball into Immy Cook who marked and went back and kicked the goal.
The final quarter started with Tasmyn Clunie breaking through the pack and got the ball to Lily Gibb who kicked another goal.
Ammy Thompson tapped the ball from the ruck to Skylah McPherson which set up a great linking passage of play involving Chloe Mizzi, Harper McGrath and Lilias Coonan.
Abbey Waide was able to get on the end of it and scored her second goal of the game.
The percentage boosting win moved the Rovers into 4th position on the ladder with the final round of the season next week against the 3rd placed Murray Felines in Rutherglen.
Rovers U14s v Wodonga Bulldogs (10:30am, Martin Park Oval 2)
Score: 4.3.27 to 7.7.49.
Cool but sunny conditions met the Rovers U14s up at Wodonga, against the second top team on the ladder in Wodonga Bulldogs.
It was great to have one of
our leaders, and captain for the day, Tessa Koop back in the side.
The first quarter had plenty of skills and swift ball movement from both teams on display, with plenty of pressure from the Rovers players, particularly in defence from Eve and Maya Blackall and plenty of great tackles from Ames Rea and Paige-Lee Dummet.
The run through the middle from Mia Simpson, Issy Foster and Bella Boulton was terrific, and Stella Ryan, Eloise Booth and Ruby Newton provided some great leads up forward.
By the end of the quarter, Bulldogs had the upper hand going into the break 15 points to 7.
The Rovers really brought the pressure up in the second quarter, with Erin Collins and Inanay Gilson provided some excellent tackles and chasing down of opponents.
Mia and Ruby paired up nicely in the forward line, finding each other with some excellent play to put two more goals on the board.
The third quarter was a tight tussle between two teams both working hard to win the footy, with Rovers working hard for each other to win the ball in congestion and feed out to players ready to kick the ball forward.
Inanay Gilson took a heavy knock near the bench, but after a short recovery returned to the field and continued to play some terrific football.
The final quarter saw Bulldogs put a couple of goals on the board to seal the match.
Tessa took a heavy knock just before the final siren, with the girls playing one of the most physical contests of the season so far.
The team focus of pressure was certainly on display throughout the whole match, with every player contributing to a tightly-contested and well fought-out game of football.
Best players: Isabelle Boulton, Mia Simpson, Isabelle Foster, Eve Blackall, Ames Rea, Inanay Gilson.
Goals: Mia Simpson 3, Ruby Newton 1.
COMPOSED: Amy Collins gets away from her opponent.
BIG BAG: Lily Gibb celebrates one of 11 goals for the day.
PHOTOS: Kev McGennan
PRESSURE: Angus Jenkins (centre) closes in on Patrick Russell (right), while Rydah Donavan waits to support.
GOALS: BRIGHT: E. Lodge 4, L. Robinson 2, G. Banks 1, N. White 1, C. Garratt 1, A. Murrells 1. College: K. Pensak 4, F. Burgan 2, H. McKenzie 2, C. Fitzgerald 1. BEST: BRIGHT: J. Thomson, R. West, L. Russell, C. McGregor, E. Lodge, A. Murrells. COLLEGE: H. Bowman, H. McKenzie, C. Ashworth, L. Pensak, K. Pensak, C. Monk.
Junior Magpies 3.2 5.6 6.9 10.11 (71)
Benalla 0.0 2.1 3.3 3.5 (23)
GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: J. Comensoli 5, R. Burrows 2, S. McIntosh 1, M. Sacco 1, A. Hines 1. Benalla U17s: R. Levy 1, J. Hart 1, M. Cooney 1. BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: R. Burrows, J. Wohlers, J. Comensoli, L. Suffield, M. White, H. Allan. BENALLA: M. Cooney, S. Gates, J. Hart, T. Reeve, L. Hyland, X. Rhodes.
Myrtleford 2.1 4.4 4.5 5.5 (35)
Tigers 0.5 1.7 3.8 3.10 (28)
GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: . 2, T. Cooper 2, O. Benson 1. TIGERS: J. Wickham 1, M. Correll 1, Z. Carroll 1. BEST: MYRTLEFORD: T. Morgan, A. Morgan, C. Piazza, S. Muraca, R. Harris, J. Novak. TIGERS: C. York, M. Benton, W. Simpson, M. Correll, L. Alexander, B. McClen,
GOALS: CENTRALS: C. Curr 5, R. McNamara 2, R. parsons 2, C. Breheny 1, C. Kennedy 1. KANGAROOS: R. Downing 2, E. Mullins 2, W. Graham 1, H. Jacka 1, Z. O’Shannessy1. BEST: CENTRALS: C. Cooper, R. McNamara, C. Breheny, J. Eliott-Scragg, K. Wohlers, H. Fraser. KANGAROOS: K. Jackson, Z. O’Shannessy, E. Mullins, E. Beach, M. Sacco, L. Harding.
GOALS: IMPERIALS: M. Marek 5, W. Prebble 4, A. Direen 2, H. Allen 1, B. Benton, C. Flynn, M. O’Sullivan 1, P. Stamp. MANSFIELD: J. Lean 1, E. Pigdon 2, A. Dunn 1. BEST: IMPERIALS: C. Maher, D. O’sullivan, M. O’Sullivan, H. O’Brien, S. Ismale, P. Stamp. MANSFIELD: N. Pigdon, N. Taylor, J. Lean, L. Smith, N. Whittall, J. Turner
Benalla Black
Benalla Red
GOALS: BENALLA BLACK: R. White 1, J. Fry 1, J. Montgomery 1. BENALLA RED: H. Bast 2. BEST: BENALLA BLACK: J. Montgomery, C. Bell, N. White, J. Fry, L. Boulton. BENALLA RED: H. Skelton, R. McCarthy, N. Hogan, X. De Fazio, J. Pollard, M. Willett. Mansfield Yellow
Junior Magpies
GOALS: MANSFIELD YELLOW: C. Martin 2, M. Watson 1, M. Storer 1, J. Clydesdale 1, H. George 1, M. Rossiter 1. JUNIOR MAGPIES: H. Allan 2, W. James 1, S. McIntosh 1, A. Scholes 1, J. McNeill 1. BEST: MANSFIELD YELLOW: C. Martin, W. Benton, H. Shevlin, T. Gerrans, I. Crowe. JUNIOR MAGPIES: J. McNeill, S. McIntosh, L. Cannata, J. Olenczuk, J. Vincent, B. McLeod.
Imperials
(22) Mansfield Blue
GOALS: IMPERIALS: J. Campbell 1, W. Startin 1, G. Marek 1. MANSFIELD BLUE: T. Kynnersley 7, B. Turner 3, G. Robinson 1, J. Hoskin 1, T. Day 1, A. Dunn 1, B. Bergsma 1. BEST: IMPERIALS: J. Ambrose, J. Irvine, L. Campbell, R. Mckay, J. O’Connor, K. Ely. MANSFIELD BLUE: T. Kynnersley, A. Dunn, J. Fleming, B. Killeen, G. Robinson, J. Kynnersley. Myrtleford
GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: T. Cartwright 4, H. Durling 2, S. Lupo 1. TIGERS: M. Togolo 1, H. Sharp 1. BEST: MYRTLEFORD: M. McMahon, T. McPherson, N. Harris, L. McKeone, T. Cartwright. Centrals
(25) Kangaroos
GOALS: CENTRALS: A. Knobel 2, B. Johns 1, C. Grimshaw 1. KANGAROOS: L. Downing 2, M. Coleman 2, M. Skermer 1, K. White 1, A. Symons 1. BEST: CENTRALS: N. Jones, A. Knobel, L. Bennett, B. Johns, A. Fraser, J. Walkerden. KANGAROOS: M. Murphy, H. Ackerly, A. Symons, U. Holt, L. Downing. Bright v College results not available
Allan 2. BEST: Bright: X. Paul, D. Finlaw, J. Peace, H. Dornom, W. Bailey, L. McConnachie. COLLEGE: J. Tonkin, S. Guley, R. Allan, J. Fenn, J. DAY, J. Borschmann.
Schintler 1. BEST: BENALLA RED: J. Hart, T. Snell, S. Mount, W. Staggard. BENALLA BLACK: J. Jackson, J. Bamford, M. YuenFrancis, B. Parker,
M. Allisey 1. BEST: IMPERIALS: T. Iverach, A. Hayward, M. Phillips, C. Govers, M. Allisey, T. Sealey. JUNIOR MAGPIES: A. Bell, . , H. Vincent, C. Cook, C.
N. Durling 1. TIGERS: H. TogoloHill 1. BEST: MYRTLEFORD: L. McDonald, N. Durling, N. Michelini, C. Herbert, D. Hilton, H. Szaraszek. TIGERS: V. Godenzi,
PUMPED UP: The Auskickers get themselves amped up in the rooms before their match.
GAMEDAY: Wangaratta Auskicker Fletcher Goodey boots the ball under pressure from Alfie Thayer at half-time of Saturday’s O&M seniors clash between Wangaratta Magpies and Yarrawonga Pigeons.
PROMINENT: Leah Jenvey was one of Wangaratta’s best.
ON THE MOVE: Chaye Crimmins looks to advance.
‘Pies lose in gripping affair
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“Leah Jenvey played a good game in wing defence, provided a lot of turnovers and helped us transition out of defence.”
The Magpies have now lost the two games this season with a combined losing margin of just three goals.
“Yes we let one slip but it was by one goal,” Cunningham said.
“We’ve now had two losses with a combined los-
ing margin of three goals so while we lost we feel like we’re in a good spot at this time of the season.
“We’ll dig deep and work on a few things heading into the pointy end of the season but we feel we’re going okay.”
For Wangaratta, Amanda Umanski converted 31 goals, while Georgia Clark made eight.
Meanwhile, Wangaratta Rovers were outplayed by
Albury in what looked like a winnable match.
The Tigers made their way off the bottom of the ladder in the 54-34 affair to sit in ninth, just a spot below the Hawks.
Sami Kreltszheim led from the front in the loss scoring a match-high 30 goals with Holly McCarthy, Mikaela Trethowan and Ebony Norris prominent.
For the Tigers, Skye Hillier converted 28 goals.
Hoppers clinch win over Roos
By NATHAN DE VRIES
MOYHU’s A grade netballers pulled off one of their greatest wins this season at home to King Valley, trailing all game before snagging a 42-41 win over the Roos.
From a blow-for-blow first term, King Valley started to get on top of the game, with Larissa Benci dominant under the post.
Moyhu worked hard to remain in the fight, but King Valley had all the answers, extending their narrow three-goal margin at halftime out to a six goal lead minutes into the final term.
From there, the Hoppers surged, fighting tooth and nail to keep pace and, from six goals behind in the final five minutes, they produced their best netball and managed to take the win by a single goal in a thriller.
Coach Ainslee Dowling said she still had trouble believing they’d won after being in such a precarious position.
“We all aren’t quite sure how we ended up doing it in the last five minutes, I think we were six goals down with five minutes to go,” she said.
“Before we knew it, we were back within two and
turned over their centre (pass) and ended up coming away with a win.
“They were in control from half-time onwards until the last five minutes, then it just changed.
“We shot 14 from 15 in the last quarter, Matilda Taylor shot nine from nine and shot amazingly under pressure.
“Sophie Morey, who had been kept very quiet by Larissa Benci all day, I don’t know what changed, but she came up with some really
crucial intercepts.
“It all just fell our way - we’re still a little bit in shock.”
Dowling said it was incredible her young was able to perform on such a big stage, in front of past players and the Hoppers’ 1994 B grade premiership squad.
“It was pleasing, especially for those girls that have been there for quite a few years and haven’t experienced a win like that, especially since it was on past
Knights win one of two
THE Wangaratta Knights travelled to Mooroopna on Saturday in the Goulburn Murray Storm Premiership to face the Corowa Cougars for the last time before finals.
The ladies took to Pee Wee Oval for the first game of the day, with Wangaratta scoring a try by the fourth minute.
players day and a premiership reunion,” she said.
“It got pretty loud in those last few minutes.
“We wanted to go out, have fun, and enjoy the last bit of the season together, so at three-quarter time we just reiterated that.
“I think they played like they had the weight of their
season on their shoulders, and I think we’ve got nothing to lose.
“I don’t know the last time Moyhu A grade played finals, so we’ve got nothing to lose, and that’s how we’re going to approach these last few weeks.”
The Hoppers now sit two games ahead of the Roos in
the top six, with some drastic results needed to deny a finals berth. In other matches, Bright belted Benalla All Blacks 67-32, Bonnie Doon accounted for Goorambat 85-26, Greta handled North Wangaratta 77-25, and the Demons downed Tarrawingee 58-30.
Try scorers for the game were Destiny Dodd (1), Rain Dodd (1), Tiana Stuart(1), Nicola Melville (2), Tia Tahana (2), and a conversion made by Constance Dodd.
The Men’s Knights vs Cougars game was the final one for the day, with CSU forfeiting against Shepparton.
The Cougars made a breakthrough in points, scoring 12 points in the first half.
The attack and defensive effort was strong from the Knights, holding the Lady Cougars off from scoring, with the final points being 0-26 Knights’ way.
Knights managed to pick up the pace after halftime, eventually scoring 12 points.
Corowa pulled out a third try, locking in the final score as 16-12 in their favour.
Try scorers for the Knights were Steven Smith and Stephen Petersen. Conversions were kicked by Matthew Flewin and Ned Blackley.
This weekend Knights face CSU Mud Dogs at Sarvaas Park in Lavington.
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ADVANCING: Scott Miller gets on the attack.
PHOTO: Adelaide Fitzpatrick
ADVANCE: Milly Mathewson drives Greta through the midcourt in their 77-25 win over North Wangaratta
SURE SHOT: Matilda Taylor, pictured in round 11, didn’t miss a goal in the final term, willing Moyhu to a win over King Valley.
PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling
Devils’ third draw for ‘24
By WILLSON MACK
WANGARATTA City played out their third draw for the season against Albury City at Jelbart Park on Sunday.
The Devils struck first through James O’Callaghan who converted through a corner but Albury City fought back through a penalty in the 75th minute.
A Tom Humphries handball was called by the referee which saw City’s Etienne Gisubizo find the back of the net.
Wangaratta City coach Raff Molinaro was reasonably pleased with his side’s efforts.
“We held great shape defensively for most of the match and the communication on pitch was great as well,” Molinaro said.
“The boys fought for the whole 90 minutes and if it wasn’t for a contentious handball call then we may
have walked away with a win.”
Wangaratta has now had three draws this season.
“It’s been that type of season for us,” Molinaro said.
“We’ve been competitive in a lot of games but just haven’t won them so we could be in a different position had we had won a few of those.”
The Devils have scored the second fewest goals in the competition this season and Molinaro said there will be a focus on defence for the remainder of 2024.
“We’ve still been able to get one or two (goals) on the board but we haven’t been able to have a blow out,” Molinaro said.
“Our defence is really solid with Tom Humphries and Vitaly Leschen, as well as Jamie Walker in goals so that’s our strength and we’ll try and play to that.
“We’ve been very lucky to be strong down there.”
Lady Devils bounce back with 13-0 obliteration of City
By NATHAN DE VRIES
AFTER a shock 0-8 loss last weekend, the Lady Devils proved they had what it takes to post a statement win, smashing Albury City 13-0 at Jelbart Park on Sunday. Bianca Mulqueen (nine goals), Hannah Swindley (three) and Eleisha Baker (one) were damaging up forward, while Sarah Morris and the defenders kept a clean sheet.
While the senior players performed well and led the team on the park, some up and coming younger players were instrumental in the emphatic result.
Senior men’s coach Raff Molinaro, who was filling in while women’s coach Tarry Masters was unavailable, said he was impressed with their performance.
“You could tell from the start of the game that the girls were ready to go,” Molinaro said.
“They looked great in the warm-up and that carried into the game, their ball movement really stood out.
“The girls were quite short so the bench was light and we had the likes of 14-yearold Jess Campbell and Sibel Primerano come on and play some senior minutes which will be great for their development.
“The core players like Leanne (Branson), Hannah (Swindley) and Bianca (Mulqueen) all stood up as well.
“Kalika (Miliankos-King) also played really well in a holding role, she did her job.”
The result vastly improved the Lady Devils’ goal differential and keeps pressure on Cobram Roar and
the other sides above them on the ladder.
With five matches left to play before finals and a top four finish well and truly achievable, Molinaro said the weekend’s result will do wonders for the team’s confidence.
“It’s all about confidence
for the girls, hopefully they can continue to build momentum and finish the year off really well,” he said.
The division two women took the weekend off with the scheduled bye, and sit fourth on the ladder with a record of 8-5-1.
CONTROL: Leanne Branson and the core players kept a handle on the game.
ON TOP OF THE GAME: Bianca Mulqueen scored nine goals in the Lady Devils’ 13-0 dismantling of Albury City.
PHOTOS: Kat De Naps Photography
CRAFTY: Erik Ihasz contemplates his next move.
NICE TOUCH: Brodie Tyers in action.
LONE SCORER: James O’Callaghan scored Wangaratta City’s only goal in their 1-1 draw to Albury City. PHOTOS: Kat De Naps Photography
Hoppers clinch win over Roos
DEVILS DRAW
ARCHER Hill and Wangaratta City drew 1-1 with Albury City at Jelbart Park on Sunday.
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‘Pies lose in blockbuster
WANGARATTA A grade netballers suffered their second loss of the season in what was one of the best O&M games of the 2024 season thus far.
In what was billed as the game of the round, Yarrawonga claimed a gripping one goal win over the Magpies at Norm Minns Oval.
BY WILLSON MACK wmack@ nemedia.com.au
“It was like a finals game,” Cunningham said.
“The crowd was loud, the atmosphere was tense and the quality of netball was unbelievable.
But while it was a top spectacle, Cunningham admitted she felt her side let one slip.
to cough it up only five minutes in to the last quarter really hurt.
“Katie was named our best on court, she was exceptional,” Cunningham said.
Wangaratta coach Shea Cunningham said it was a finals-type atmosphere.
Wangaratta led by four goals at the final change and were poised to claim their 12th win of the season but the Pigeons fought to claim a 39-40 win.
“There was a lot of defensive pressure from both sides and Yarrawonga are really starting to get going –it’s scary to think how they might be playing come finals time.”
“Yeah we definitely feel we let that one slip,” she said.
“We just made some crucial errors in decision making at the wrong time and they took it and ran away with it.
“We had a nice lead at three quarter time and then
“It was interesting from a coach’s point of view because there were definitely a few things that stood out that we need to work on.”
Wangaratta defender Katie Dean was named her side’s best after restricting the sharp shooting Kaleisha Pell to 29 goals.
“Kaleisha Pell has been scoring a lot of goals over the past few weeks and I thought Katie did a really good job on her.
“Hannah Grady also played well, her defensive pressure was awesome and she helped Katie a lot.
