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STEERING TOWARDS BIG SALE BOWMANS Forest cattle producers Robert (left) and Craig Ferguson expect big things when 230 of their steers go under the hammer in Wangaratta on Friday.

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Lacebyy firefighter g recounts harrowing g Black Summer fires following g national service medal

MEL Evans will always remember the night flames swept through Cudgewa on December 29, 2019.

Enjoying a nap on a Sunday afternoon, Ms Evans was woken to news she would be part of her first ever strike team, placing her life on the line as she was deployed to the Walwa complex in the state’s North East, while hot and windy conditions fueled the Upper Murray campaign blaze as it

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threatened to decimate the surrounding hills.

Her efforts to repel the most horrific bushfires Victoria had seen in a decade saw her awarded the National Emergency Medal at a formal presentation at Wangaratta Performing Arts

and Convention Centre on Sunday.

The 10-year veteran of Laceby West fire brigade was one of 63 Wangaratta Group firefighters acknowledged at the weekend for their bravery during the 2019/20 Black Summer campaign bushfires, working to manage fast-moving flames in horrendous conditions throughout Victoria and south-east New South Wales.

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“I was trying to have a nap and I got a phone call saying get your boots on, we’re about to go to Cudgewa - lucky for me I’m only 100 metres away from the fire station so I didn’t really have any excuse not to go,” she said.

“We fought all night under pretty awful conditions - normally your strike team would be changed over but I think at the time nobody knew

the depth of that fire, it was pretty horrendous.”

Having travelled from a ‘flatlander’ brigade such as Laceby West, hills which were fully alight were a confronting proposition for Ms Evans, when she was forced to rely on drivers with local knowledge and clear radio communications from incident management teams spread throughout the North East.

“It was pretty frightening

- we could see from a distance it was massive, it was huge - the aircraft did circle but not for very long, it was beyond even them and because it was coming up to nightfall they were grounded anyway,” she said.

“We were going to have dinner (in Walwa) but thought we needed to get back and keep an eye on things and when we got back it was worse than we expected.

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Vietnam Veterans’ Day service at RSL tomorrow WANGARATTA will mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day tomorrow at the Wangaratta RSL sub-branch base in Templeton Street.

A service commemorating the 56th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan will be conducted in the 2/24th Infantry Battalion Function Room at the RSL from 2.30pm.

Guest speaker will be Milawa resident Terry Bennett, who was a member of the Citizens Military Forces (CMF, now the Army Reserve), and volunteered to go to Vietnam as a Sergeant.

Wangaratta RSL sub-branch president Lieutenant General (Retired) Ash Power invited all veterans - not just those who are members of the RSL - to attend.

“A lot of Vietnam veterans didn’t join the RSL because of the reception they received when they returned to Australia, but we encourage them not to forget this day is for all Vietnam Veterans,” Lt Gen (Ret’d) Power said.

“It is held to remember their efforts, and their comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice.”

Lt Gen (Ret’d) Power particularly invited younger veterans from East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan to join with other veterans at the memorial ceremony.

Members of the local community are also most welcome to attend.

The annual Vietnam Veterans Day is held on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, which took place in 1966.

It honours those who served and died during Australia’s 10 year involvement in the Vietnam War. The Battle of Long Tan saw 105 men from D Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and three New Zealanders from an artillery forward observation party from New Zealand’s 161 Field Artillery Battery, encounter a force of more than 2000 Viet Cong soldiers.

During the battle, 17 Australians were killed and a further 25 were wounded, one of whom later died of wounds. This was the highest number of Australian casualties incurred in any one single engagement of the Vietnam War. This year also marks the 54th anniversary of the battles of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral, which lasted for 26 days from May 12 to June 6, 1968.

During these battles, 26 Australian soldiers lost their lives, 100 were wounded and at least 300 North Vietnamese were estimated killed.

Australian, New Zealand and United States forces were involved in these battles, about 20km north of Bien Hoa, approximately 30km north of Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh City.

The two bases were established across a route used by North Vietnamese forces to attack Saigon and Bien Hoa during the 1968 TET (Lunar

New Year) offensive.

These were strategically important positions for artillery and mortars which would, in turn, support infantry patrols of the area.

The 1st and 3rd Battalions, Royal Australian Regiment, 102 Field Battery, Royal Australian Artillery and 161 Field Battery and Royal New Zealand Artillery, were deployed into Fire Support Base Coral on May 12th 1968.

On June 6, the Australians were relieved by US and South Vietnamese forces.

The battle was the first time Australians had clashed with regular North Vietnamese Army units operating in regimental strength in conventional warfare.

The largest unit-level action of the war for the Australians, today the battle is considered one of the most famous actions fought by the Australian Army during the Vietnam War.

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Laceby firefighter recounts harrowing Black Summer fires following national service medal ■

From page 1 “This is at a time when a fire tornado came through - we saw that coming so some of our strike team were sort of split, we were halved waiting for that fire front to come through so they could rejoin us so that was pretty scary.

“There was livestock running around and pretty much times when we were surrounded - we were always safe but there were still a few hairy moments.”

The Upper Murray campaign fire would go on to burn upwards of 380,000 hectares of land, destroying at least 82 dwellings and displacing almost 6000 livestock throughout Towong Shire alone.

Similar fires would later spread toward Abbeyard and south of Mount Hotham, as state firefighters continued to battle major blazes throughout the Gippsland region.

Ms Evans said she saw firsthand the devastation caused near the small township of Cudgewa, just west of Corryong.

“We came through and power

STRONG REMINDER: Laceby West volunteer Mel Evans (middle) was one of 63 Wangaratta area firefighters who received the National Emergency Medal for service during the Black Summer bushfires from CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan (left) and board member Peter Shaw.

PHOTO: CFA poles were down, fences were down, cattle were running - going into a town with no power, no lights, no nothing - there were still residents running around trying to throw garden hoses around and for some it was just too late,” she said.

“As we were leaving as the sun

came up we had another debrief and we were warned of what we might see as we leave - that included cattle that were burnt and sheep and that was pretty rough to see.

“There were a lot of houses that no one was living in, but of course when you come into a town like

that you’ve got to assume they’re all residences so you’re trying to fight for all the housing.

“It’s hot and it’s horrible but you’re just doing it - there is no time to think or panic, you’re given a task and that’s to put the fire out and to watch out for others.

“It sort of changes you - you experience something like that and something inside you does change -unless you were there and experienced it it’s difficult for others to sort of comprehend it.

“I witnessed devastation and suffering but also resilience and generosity - when we are fighting fires we’re not thinking about medals, we are there protecting life and property.

“We know what each other went through that night.”

The 63 Wangaratta Group members acknowledged at the weekend joined 5500 CFA recipients awarded for their service during only the fifth response recognised under the National Emergency Medal since 2011.

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Teen who helped steal, torch car “easily led”, court told THE parents of a 19-yearold local man who was party to the theft and torching of a vehicle in Wangaratta earlier this year reported the matter to police, after expressing concern over their son’s friendship with his new flatmate.

Facing Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Monday, the defendant dodged a conviction after entering guilty pleas to charges including theft of motor vehicle and intentionally damage property, after he and a 23-year-old co-accused male

began stealing vehicles and roadside property in April.

Acting Sergeant Stuart Pritchard detailed how a Toyota Hilux stolen from Dixon Street on April 26 was later recovered at Laura Court, while a 1996 Holden Commodore stolen from Scott Street on the night of April 28 was found ablaze at Northern Beaches early the following morning.

Act Sgt Pritchard said the accused’s parents had contacted police over the thefts and expressed concerns over their son’s relationship with his new

flat-mate, whose prior history included an armed robbery charge, prompting police to conduct a search of the pair’s Appin Street residence in early May. A video found on the coaccused’s phone depicted the accused in the passenger seat of the stolen Hilux, when he stated “neither of us has our licence or a car but we do know how to f*&$%!# steal one”.

A further photo depicted the accused holding two thumbs up in front of the burning vehicle.

anxiety had meant his client had struggled to find social acceptance, which made him susceptible to outside influence.

“He’s someone who is easily led,” he said.

“He has struggled to form long-term friendships - he thought this was a way to be accepted by others.”

Magistrate Lance Martin said it was important the accused reimburse the victim $1600 for the destroyed car.

“Stealing cars is a serious matter as is destroying and

Defence counsel Geoff Clancy said the co-accused, who is currently serving a term of imprisonment, had attempted to heap the blame on the 19-year-old, who had never previously dealt with police.

The court heard the pair had begun going out at night regularly, with Mr Clancy alleging the accused had been “sucked in” to offending which saw them also steal a collection of witches hats and a roadside real estate sign.

Mr Clancy said diagnoses of autism, cerebral palsy and

Perfect conditions set up for bumper sale on Friday

By STEVE KELLY PRICES have bounced back and a strong showing of cattle is expected at Friday’s Gordon Sinclair Memorial Spring Feeder and Weaner Sale in Wangaratta.

Up to 3500 cattle with quality bloodlines will be sold at the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange with the process to be interfaced with AuctionsPlus.

One of the larger vendors will be the Ferguson family of Bowmans Forest, penning 230 Angus steers that are 10-12 months old, weaned, with Alpine and Welcome Swallow bloodlines.

Robert Ferguson is expecting that with high demand for store cattle the prices should follow a recent bounce back in the market.

“We were on Welcome Swallow breeding for 16 years and when they dispersed we went on to Alpine Angus, which we’ve been on for about six years,” he said.

“We’ve got a few different bulls on sires this year with Beast Mode and Leader and the cattle have shown strong performance.

“We can see that the genetics are working quite well for us and the season has been favourable with the wet summer leading into the autumn creating a surplus of feed.”

The Fergusons will sell off all their steers and keep the replacement heifers to regenerate the herd for next year’s spring sale.

Mr Ferguson produces the cattle in partnership with family members Craig, Brett and Karen, who are fourth generation farmers, and he

burning them,” he said.

“The value to that person may well be beyond any monetary value put on the car.”

However, Mr Martin noted the accused’s early plea and obvious family supports, as well as his age and lack of criminal history, was enough to see the 19-year-old avoid a conviction.

He placed the accused on a good behaviour bond for 12 months, with conditions to engage with a treating psychologist and provide $1600 in compensation.

Successful night at Bali fundraiser A FUNDRAISING event held at Café Martini to raise money for people in Bali has been declared a success, raising $2500 for projects on the ground tackling important issues.

Spokesperson Shane Crispin said around 50 people attended the WOW Bali Fundraiser and he said the considerable money they raised was “an awesome effort” in the current climate.

The funds will be shared between organisations providing educational assistance and recycling programs.

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TOP STEERS: Robert and Craig Ferguson with some of their 230 Bowmans Forest steers to go under the hammer in Wangaratta on Friday.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling said their operation is 100 per cent spring calving focused.

There is high demand for beef cattle with store cattle stocks depleted and with the outlook for a wetter than normal spring ahead due to a predicted return of the La Nina weather system, it offers great promise for buyers at this week’s sale event.

The scare from the outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Bali a month ago affected cattle prices but they

have since bounced back well.

AWN Livestock manager Peter Dargan said prices have returned in the last week and a half to almost where they were prior to the FMD hype.

“The disease made headlines with no real substance behind it and then people realised that the chance of it reaching Australia weren’t that great,” he said.

“If we take all the precautions we should be right and life will go

on because it’s a necessary commodity.”

Mr Dargan said the supply of cattle is low with his agency selling stock already that would have gone onto the prime market.

“People thought if they were going to make a good price on them anyway, why carry them through a winter,” he said.

“It will be a very good yarding of cattle.”

The sale begins at 10.30am.

THE Cancer Council Victoria Wangaratta Volunteer Group invites the community to a Pink Ribbon Breakfast at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway on Monday, October 24.

The fundraising event will run from 7.30am until 9.30am and include a delicious breakfast and an address from special guest speaker, Caz Sammon.

A graduate of the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program, Caz is the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring coordinator for Wangaratta, a community partner with the Grit and Resilience consortium and has extensive experience in leadership and volunteering.

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We offer a personalised and comprehensive program for all students, we look forward to meeting you.

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A hidden condition is being brought to light

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN SINCE 1994 Graeme Pitts has been battling ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory disease which causes an inflammation in the bowel.

If left untreated, it can cause painful swelling in the digestive tract which can lead to abdominal pain and constant diarrhoea.

“I was on severe drug medications for a few years and I gave that up as a bad joke so I had to go get an operation and that’s how I ended up with a stoma,” he said.

“If you look at me, you wouldn’t even know I’ve got one.”

A colostomy (stoma) is used to remove bodily waste in order to ease the inflammation caused by the disease.

Around 46,000 Australians live with a stoma, which need to be maintained and updated on a regular bases.

To help with this, the North East Victoria Stoma Support Group holds a stoma suppliers day every 18 months, and will be in Wangaratta on August 20 from 10am at the Masonic Hall.

Mr Pitts said the updated products displayed on suppliers day, supplied by companies all around the country, help patients limit the irritations of living with a stoma.

“It keeps people up to date with what’s new on the market for people to best deal with their stomas, which is a big deal for a lot of people,” he said.

“A lot of problems people have are leakage of their stomas and sticking to their skin.

“If they put the wrong one on it actually blisters your skin and causes a lot of irritation.

“A lot of new products coming out now have additives like aloe vera oil so it doesn’t irritate the skin and there’s other companies

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HERE TO HELP: Stoma nurse Amanda Forbes and North East stoma support group member Graeme Pitts out the front of Northeast Health Wangaratta’s community care centre, where Ms Forbes helps stoma patients in the area with their everyday needs.

PHOTO: Bailey Zimmermann bringing in new ointments with the same purpose.”

If Mr Pitts ever has a problem with his stoma, he’s grateful for the work of Northeast Health Wangaratta’s stoma nurse Amanda Forbes, who is one a few stoma nurses in town.

But Mr Pitts said a shortage of stoma nurses is common in regional areas which can lead to a hesitancy in stoma patients to reach out for help.

“One of the biggest problems is a lot of hospitals don’t have stoma nurses,” he said.

“A person who has had an operation will come out of that operation and they may not have an experienced person to go to for help with their stoma.”

The North East Victorian Sto-

ma Support Group meet once every two months, alternating in Benalla and Wangaratta.

Stoma patients can often be secretive with their condition and because stomas are well hidden, many patients can go their whole lives without communicating about their stoma.

Mr Pitts said learning from his stoma experiences he doesn’t want patients to suffer alone, but it can be hard to track down new patients to contact because of the confidentiality of doctors appointments.

“We have a real problem trying to find out and help people who have stomas because we don’t get much from the doctors,” he said.

“We hand out publicity to doctors from Shepparton to Wang asking if they have a patient who has or is going to have a stoma

and we offer our help.

“We get very little back from them because of the appointment of confidentiality, unless a person wants to come out and say that they have a stoma, nobody know they’ve got one.”

Mr Pitts said he invites all members of the stoma community to speak out at their meetings and to come to the suppliers day to ensure they are on top of their everyday needs.

“Talking to somebody who knows nothing about stomas can be pretty hard, and they have to find out where to go,” he said.

“Being able to talk to people who have gone through the same thing as what others are going to go through or what they’ve already gone through and openly feel comfortable talking to people who have already had it done.”

Seminar set to discuss climate change and alpine bushfires AS part of the Victorian Backcountry Festival at Mt Hotham, Friends of the Earth will host a free seminar on the impacts of climate change and bushfires on alpine ecosystems on September 2 at The General, 1 Great Alpine Road, Hotham Heights.

Running from 2-5pm, the event will examine the impacts of longer and more intense fire seasons in the Victorian mountains and how land managers and residents can respond to them.

“We are stoked to be hosting this forum as part of the Victorian Backcountry Festival,” Friends of the Earth spokesperson Cam Walker said.

“While our forests are adapted to fire, if fires occur too frequently many ecosystems will start to collapse - that’s what is happening with both snow gums and alpine ash.”

The event will be emceed by ABC politics and environment reporter Melissa Clarke, and feature talks from Dr Phil Zylstra, adjunct associate professor at Curtin University; Peter Jacobs, president of the Upper Ovens Valley Landcare Group; and Parks Victoria’s Craig Hore.

Dr Zylstra will speak about the threat of bushfires on snow gums and alpine ash and how to respond to more frequent fires.

According to Dr Zylstra, snow gum communities are at risk as climate change drives a feedback loop of accelerating fire frequency and severity.

He will discuss the mechanisms that drive this, and what it means for how people interact with the high country.

Mr Jacobs will discuss the effectiveness of ecological interventions to improve biodiversity in the wake of bushfires, while Mr Hore will speak on how climate change is impacting the Alpine National Park and how land managers are responding.

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Leadership rewarded with a $3000 bursary

By SIMONE KERWIN

YOU couldn’t wipe the smile from Fiona Schilling’s face last week, when she found out she’d been awarded the English-Speaking Union (Victoria Branch) Young Leader Bursary.

The year 12 Wangaratta High School student applied for the scholarship a couple of months ago, and was thrilled to hear she would receive the $3000, which must be used to help develop her leadership skills through undertaking a development program or an experiential leadership course.

With the ESU bursary support, Fiona hopes to apply to join the Young Endeavour program, which involves taking the voyage of a lifetime, learning to sail a square-rigged tall ship, and also how to lead, support others and work together as a team.

She would also like to apply to work in orphanages in Thailand.

“I’m interested in the Young Endeavour because I love being outdoors and being challenged,” she said.

“It would also be a great chance to meet new people.

“During a family holiday to

SMILE SAYS IT ALL: Wangaratta High School student Fiona Schilling was successful in applying for the $3000 English-Speaking Union (Victoria Branch) Young Leader Bursary.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Bali, my family helped out teaching English in a school, and I would love to do something similar and help in Thai orphanages.”

Amid gloomy winter weather, the busy schedule of year 12, and the ongoing pandemic, Fiona said the news she had received the scholarship provided a bright, hopeful glimpse of the future.

She heard about the bursary through advertising at school, and Wangaratta High School careers practitioner Cate West said she was extremely pleased Fiona had applied and been successful.

“I’m really proud of her - she works really hard and is very deserving of this scholarship,” she said.

“Fiona has always been a very

community-minded person, and I know she will do great things with it.

“Over the last two years, there have been fewer opportunities, so now, when there are lots of careers expos and scholarships available, we are encouraging students to get out and experience as many of them as possible.”

Bupa, Ramsay Health reach agreement AN in-principle agreement between Bupa Australia and Ramsay Health Care would see customers continue to avoid a gap payment as part of a new threeyear Hospital Purchaser Provider Agreement (HPPA).

Talks of a new contract between the national health insurer and Ramsay Health (which owns and runs Wangaratta Private Hospital) broke down recently over an increase to the hospital’s indexation rate, which allows private hospitals to cover increases in wages and supply costs.

Additional out-of-pocket costs were subsequently imposed on Bupa members from earlier this month.

However, after failing to reach an agreement before the August 2 cut-off, the pair is set to flesh out details of a new arrangement in the next fortnight which would see Bupa members avoid out-of-pocket expenses at Ramsay hospitals from October.

According to a joint spokesperson, the new inprinciple agreement found a balance between challenges faced by hospital operators while recognising cost of living and affordability challenges for health insurance customers.

“Moving forward, both companies have committed to working collaboratively in service of their joint customers and patients,” the spokesperson said.

Poolside assault accused remorseful, avoids conviction A WANGARATTA man who assaulted a teenage pool attendant over being reminded to keep an eye on his kids while they played in a children’s pool has been placed a good behaviour bond.

The 31-year-old defendant faced Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday, pleading guilty to an assault

charge after confronting a 17-year-old lifeguard who had asked he and other family members to put their phones away in order to observe their children as they swam late last year.

Acting Sergeant Stuart Pritchard said the accused had remained with family members for 15 minutes after being spoken to by

the teenager, before he approached and verbally abused the young man over concerns he had been singled out among other attendees also on their phones.

The accused then threw a red soccer ball from close range at the lifeguard’s face, before the accused was dragged from the scene by his partner and aunty.

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The court heard CCTV cameras had captured the man being removed from the premises by family members, and he admitted to police that he threw the ball at the young man.

Defence counsel Geoff Clancy said his client had been immediately remorseful and had been prepared to issue a letter

of apology to his victim.

“It shouldn’t have escalated to where it did,” he said.

“I’d like to think this is something that won’t happen again.”

Magistrate Lance Martin said the accused’s remorse was evident both at the time and subsequently, noting the matter could be dealt with without a conviction.

However, in imposing a good behaviour bond of 12 months, Mr Martin said it was important all attendees to public pools heed the advice of trained employees.

“There’s a good reason why lifeguards should be respected and their instructions carried out and not be the subject of abuse,” he said.

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Giving our thanks to brave volunteers THE sacrifices made by local firefighters and their families as bushfires ravaged much of the North East two years ago are nothing short of remarkable.

Called on to defend hundreds of thousands of hectares of land at the drop of a hat, volunteers put their lives on hold to place themselves in potentially perilous situations, simply as a way to give back to their community.

In a region which is susceptible to bushfires, our local townships are extremely fortunate to have an extensive list of capable and selfless volunteers prepared to fight campaigns head–on in an effort to save lives.

The fact that 63 of our local members were recently recognised for the role they played in protecting land and property during the state‘s most horrific bushfire season in a decade (Black Summer 2019/20), is a testament to the local firefighting response.

Volunteers plunged themselves into unfamiliar terrain as walls of flame surrounded them in the state‘s North East, and were then able to return to their normal lives within a matter of days.

Firefighters don‘t take on the role for individual accolades – it‘s firmly a team response aimed at minimising loss of life and property.

But it is important state bodies and community members continue to show their gratitude to volunteer firefighters, who continually go above and beyond for the safety of their community.

Whether that be through a national medal, or a friendly wave as you see a fire truck rolling around the streets, it is vital our volunteers know we appreciate them.

It‘s the least we can do.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on the announcement of local apprentice electrician Ezekiel Traczyk winning Victoria’s Apprentice Electrician of the Year at the Master Electricians Awards ceremony for 2022 last week.

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Facebook users also commented on the memorial service to farewell Daryl Grimshaw on Friday afternoon. As a part of the service a procession of classic cars travelled down Mason Street and Greta Road.

There were 400 people in attendance to honour the memory of Mr Grimshaw.

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Healthcare system in crisis before COVID THE Victorian healthcare system was in crisis well before the COVID pandemic began.

Now, more than two years later, we have seen elective surgery waitlists balloon to more than 87,000 people - with a record number of people waiting to see specialists.

Ambulance Victoria is regularly plunged into Code Red, and fewer than 60 per cent of patients who attended an emergency department in the past three months were treated in the recommended time.

Daniel Andrews has been Victoria’s Premier or Health Minister for 11 of the past 15 years.

This is not a healthcare crisis caused by COVID - it has merely exposed how fragile our health system has been with Daniel Andrews at the helm.

Labor had eight years to improve healthcare in our communities, yet it has chosen to slowly dismantle it with $2 billion of funding cut this year compared to 2021.

The only real solution is a change in government.

To date, Liberals and The Nationals have committed more than $1.5 billion to bring regional Victorian hospitals up to date.

This includes upgrades at St Arnaud, as well as brand-new hospitals in West Gippsland, Mildura and Albury-Wodonga, with more announcements to come.

Healthcare professionals across Victoria have been abandoned by Daniel Andrews, who has been more focused on spin than substance.

Which is why under a Liberal and Nationals government more than 260,000 Victorian health workers will be eligible for free travel across all metropolitan and V/ Line public transport services 365 days a year until November 2026.

Emma Kealy, Nationals deputy leader

More investment a must for general practice care GENERAL practice care urgently requires greater investment so that no patients are left behind.

Unless greater investment is made in general practice care, more and more practices will have little choice but to pass the cost on to patients.

This can result in patients delaying or avoiding consultations with their GP and

Do you think current local sporting facilities in the Rural City of Wangaratta cater for female participation?

LIGHT AND SHADE: Visitors to the Art Gallery on Ovens are enjoying seeing the exhibition of artworks on display by resident artist Sue Hourigan. Sue’s sunlit subjects in pastel, oil and watercolour capture the beauty to be found in rural life. See the collection on display daily from Thursday through until Monday, August 22.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling having a health condition worsen to the extent that they end up in a hospital bed.

When this is replicated in communities across Australia, particularly in rural and remote areas, the health of the nation suffers.

More evidence is emerging that bulkbilling rates are not what they seem.

In fact, bulk-billing rates are in free fall and without urgent action some patients will be left behind.

Some may remember the previous government pointing to a national bulkbilling rate of more than 88 per cent but this doesn’t tell you the full story.

Health Minister Mark Butler is right to say that previous governments have ‘sugar coated’ the state of primary healthcare.

It is vital to distinguish between the proportion of GP services that are bulk billed and the proportion of patients who had all their GP consults bulk billed.

The proportion of patients who had all GP care bulk billed was just 67.6 per cent nationally in 2020 and 2021 and as the Primary Care Business Council found - some of their operators have rates well below that.

The figures are skewed because there are some patients with multiple, complex issues who see their GP again and again for different types of health problems and this inflates the proportion of GP services that are bulk billed.

In addition, practices are required to bulk bill COVID-19 vaccination services and for much of 2020 some patients, including children and concession card holders, were bulk billed for every single telehealth consult.

In reality, many people are finding it more and more difficult to find a bulk-billing GP and this will have significant consequences for the health and wellbeing of many patients nation-wide.

Urgent action is needed, and that includes greater investment in general practice care.

Adj. Professor Karen Price, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) president

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Speaking from experience Survey aims to help those with dementia

BY SIMONE KERWIN skerwin@ nemedia.com.au

A WANGARATTA resident is seeking participants for a survey aimed at determining access barriers to speech pathology for regional Victorians living at home with dementia.

Kate Angikiamo is in the second and final year of an online speech pathology Masters through the University of Canberra, electing to follow a new career path after 16 years spent as a secondary school teacher.

Driven by a passion for literacy and concern about the impact of delayed development of oral language on children’s literacy and school performance, Kate’s studies have also been influenced by the experience of her Western Australia-based uncle, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease just before she commenced her online course.

PASSIONATE: Kate Angikiamo is seeking participants for a survey aimed at determining access barriers to speech pathology for regional Victorians living at home with dementia, as she studies an online speech pathology Masters through the University of Canberra.

INSET: EASY ACCESS: Scan this QR code to access Kate’s survey.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling “His Alzheimer’s progressed at a rapid rate and impacted on our ability to communicate via telephone,” she said.

“His condition allowed me to experience the impact dementia has on a person’s interaction with others, as I can no longer communicate with him via telephone.”

Kate said when she told people she was studying speech pathology, they often commented about having seen Colin Firth in the film ‘The King’s Speech’, but she said the profession assisted more regularly with dementia patients than those experiencing stuttering, which was the

focus of the movie.

She said speech pathologists (SPs) played an important role in diagnosing, assessing and treating cognitive communication and swallowing disorders associated with dementia, helping to improve communication outcomes and allowing for meaningful and

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“Communication is everyone’s right, and it’s critical to a person’s wellbeing, their mental and physical health,” Kate said.

“I’m hoping my survey will make some difference to people’s lives, and it’s in everyone’s best interest that we do this.

“Given that the number of people with dementia is expected to double by 2058, I hope we can get regional Victorians equal access to speech pathology support.”

Kate said a nation-wide shortage of speech pathologists was impacting on the level of care provided for people living with dementia at home, with services stretched thin in regional areas.

“There are fewer speech pathologists per capita in regional and rural Australia than in metropolitan Australia to service people with dementia,” she said.

Through her survey of primary caregivers of persons with dementia living at home, Kate hopes to determine what, if any, speech pathology services they access, their reasons for accessing these services, as well as carers’ perception of access barriers in regional, rural and remote Victoria.

“My survey will be open

for three weeks, and I want to hear from as many caregivers of persons with dementia living at home as possible, so we can find out what we need in order to be part of policy change,” she said.

“Once the barriers to accessing speech pathology services are known, policymakers, health service managers and clinicians can work towards overcoming these barriers to ensure engaging in speech pathology is more equitable.”

Approximately 70 per cent of people with dementia live in the community, and the bulk of their care is provided by family and friends, with most coming from children and partners.

Kate said she hoped her research could make changes which allowed people with dementia to remain at home for longer; reduced the caregiver burden; and improved the quality of life for people with dementia and their caregivers.

If you would like to participate in Kate’s survey, which is open now until September 2, scan the QR code on this page, or use the link https://uoc.syd1. qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ SV_4PmDa3sTKVs1zFk For more information about the survey, email Kate on u3223337@uni.canberra. edu.au

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Donut mind if I do PERFECT SIZE: One of the jumpers knitted by a local Myrtleford woman for the penguins.

HAPY READING: Flipper and Finnegan The True Story of How Tiny Jumpers Saved Little Penguins, by Sophie Cunningham, illustrated by Phil Lesnie (Albert Street Books), RRP $19.99

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New book helps shine a light on penguin jumpers

By BELINDA HARRISON IN 2001 an oil spill affected the large population of little penguins living on Phillip Island (Millowl) and a call went out from the Wildlife Centre for knitted jumpers.

The jumpers were needed to keep the penguins warm and to stop them ingesting the oil as they tried to preen themselves.

The Knits for Nature program saw more than 100,000 jumpers knitted and sent by generous people overseas and across Australia, including Australia’s oldest man.

A local woman from Myrtleford (who asked to remain anonymous) had been knitting items to keep animals who had just been de-sexed warm until they woke up.

A friend suggested she knit some penguin coats to help the little penguins out and she ended up knitting quite a few - some in plain colours, others multi-coloured.

She said that she is only an average knitter, however

after a stint of ill health, her daughter suggested she take up knitting and she has taken on a number of different projects over the past few years.

A new picture book by Sophie Cunningham and illustrated by Anil Tortop - Flipper and Finnegan The True Story of How Tiny Jumpers Saved Little Penguins - was released on August 16 by Albert Street Books.

Ms Cunningham was fascinated by the real-life story of penguins in tiny jumpers and has been a fan of the parade since she first went to Phillip Island as a child, visiting again as she was writing the book.

“I loved it even more than I had the first time around,” she said.

“Seeing hundreds of penguins raft in and hit the beach, chatting with each other, their strong personalities ... I hope this book helps parents and kids see how wonderful these animals are, and their autonomy but also how humans need

to help animals when they’re vulnerable.”

The Knits for Nature program is now closed as the Penguin Foundation has received many thousands of jumpers over the past few years, plenty to rely on in the event of an oil spill.

The foundation wishes to acknowledge the time and effort that has gone into creating these rehabilitation jumpers and thanks all the generous knitters who sent them.

You can show your support for little penguins by donating to the Penguin Foundation at www.penguinfoundation.org.au or visiting their home at the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island.

The Wangaratta Chronicle has several hardback copies of Flipper and Finnegan to give away.

If you would like to take it home, simply email bharrison@nemedia.com.au with your details and tell us why you would love to own the book.

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SOCIAL FOCUS

• Ruth Martin, Bud Martin and Ken Daly.

Veterans’ morning tea a social affair LOCALS enjoyed the chance to gather at this month’s veteran and family morning tea at the Wangaratta RSL on Tuesday last week.

The event is held on the second Tuesday of each month from 10am to 11.30am.

All ex-service personnel are welcome to attend.

For further information about future gatherings phone 0447 217 768.

• Graeme Selwood, Ian Land, Bob Hayward and Barry Love.

• David Williams, Chris Farrell and Maureen Farrell.

• Heather Hartland and Paul Hartland.

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Spring fever Carraragarmungee Primary School DAFFODILS and jonquils are emerging, spring is in the air, and so are the kids.

Students recently enjoyed a much needed sunny afternoon up ‘The Old Man Tree’.

It’s nice to see that some things never change - as generations go by, kids will always love imaginative play and tree climbing.

OUT AND ABOUT: Carra students Zara Howel, Amelia Brauman, Audrey Jansson and Sophie Bell enjoyed a bit of tree climbing on a sunny afternoon.

Switched on

ACTIVE LEARNING: WDSS prep students (from left) Evie Carman, Autumn Davidson and North Richardson are excited to be using the new iPads.

Wangaratta District Specialist School THE school has been fortunate to receive funding from the State School Relief Fund again this year to obtain new iPads to assist students with their communication skills.

Students are now enjoying using the handy devices.

100 days of school Appin Park Primary School

PRECISION KICK: Wangaratta Primary School student Maisie Broomfield kept her eye on the ball during the AFL training clinic.

AFL clinic Wangaratta Primary School AS the AFL season heats up, so it did at school as students participated in clinics run by AFL North East.

All classes had the opportunity to refine or learn new skills including handballing, kicking, bouncing and more.

The schools said a big thank you to Zac, Paddy, Cooper and all those at North East AFL for providing the students this great opportunity.

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Which constellations can you use in the southern hemisphere to determine due south?

FOUNDATION students recently celebrated their first 100 days of school by dressing up in period costume and spending the morning in a classroom that represented school rooms many years ago (without the strap in sight).

Tables were in rows, there were limited resources and equipment and they used chalk and small blackboards.

Classroom teacher Christine Vescio and educational support worker Daniel Meyers-Bertalli set the scene, wearing clothes that are very rarely seen in classrooms today, especially Daniel in his dapper three-piece suit, tie and cap.

The students embraced the day and were excited to wear other clothing representing our older community and what may have been worn many years ago.

HERITAGE CELEBRATION: Appin Park teacher Christine Vescio and education support Daniel Meyers-Bertalli were joined by Sandra Schulz, Adam Yassien and Arya Tsamados, wearing their olden-day outfits.

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When you’re measuring, what does oz stand for, and how much is 1 oz?

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Are any elements named after famous scientists?

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Which part of the elephant is responsible for its cooling?

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True or false? An anteater’s tongue is longer than its body.

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Quiz answers: 1. The Southern Cross and the two pointers can help you find south. Follow the long arm of the Southern Cross to where it meets the perpendicular bisector of the two pointers and then follow this point straight down to the horizon to find true south. 2. The ounce is an imperial measurement of mass, often written as oz. One ounce is equal to about 28 grams. 3. Yes. Element named after scientists include bohrium, copernicium, curium, einsteinium, fermium, lawrencium, meiternium, mendelevium, nobelium, roentgenium, rutherfordium, seaborgium and oganesson. 4. An elephant’s highly vascular ears allow blood to circulate close to the surface, cooling it as the ears flap in the breeze. 5. False. They can grow up to almost two metres long and their tongue is a mere 60 centimetres long.

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WHAT’S ON

Musical romp celebrates a legendary Aussie cook A MUSICAL which celebrates the life of Aussie icon Margaret Fulton comes to the stage of the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre tomorrow.

Margaret Fulton the Musical is based on the bestselling autobiography of the Aussie legend who reigned supreme on our country’s cooking scene in the seventies and eighties.

The Margaret Fulton Cookbook encouraged Australian housewives to experiment with more interesting ingredients, straying from the old tradition of meat and three veg.

As a way of paying tribute to her legacy, audience members attending the show tomorrow are encouraged to wear or bring along their favourite apron and have some fun and laughs in what will be an afternoon of entertainment not to be missed.

The delightful musical romp follows Margaret’s journey from humble beginnings to superstardom.

Before Margaret Fulton burst into the nation’s kitchens in 1969 with her burnt orange crockpots and chunky stoneware serving dishes, encouraging housewives to try their hand at Nasi Goreng and Apricot Chicken, Australian food was bland, boring and British, or overly fussy, fancy and French.

The Margaret Fulton Cookbook, with hundreds of recipes, step-by step instructions, hints, tips and full-colour pictures,

Artisans market on this Saturday BROWSE a range of 30 stalls showcasing unique, hand-crafted items when the Wangaratta West and the Warbys Anglican parish’s inaugural Artisans Market is held on Saturday.

Postponed in April due to poor weather, the market will feature goods including soaps, handmade textiles, cards, pottery, stained glass, jewellery and more, plus delicious food and drinks including homebaked cakes and biscuits from St Michael’s cake stall.

It will be held in the grounds of St Michael’s Anglican Church on the corner of Appin and O’Leary streets from 10am to 2pm.

Daffodil Day next week THE Cancer Council’s Wang Volunteer Group will hold its annual Daffodil Day Appeal selling day on Thursday, August 25 from 8am until sold out at the Reid Street kiosk and the post office arcade.

On sale will be beautiful bunches of daffodils, the symbol of hope, at a cost of $10 per bunch of 10 stems with all proceeds going to the Cancer Council Victoria.

ALL DRESSED UP: WPACC team members (from left) Glenis Rice, Allison Gillick, Harriet Last and David Godkin don their pinnies in readiness for Margaret Fulton the Musical tomorrow. was a huge success, and taught a generation of women how to make delicious, economical dishes for family and friends.

The era of the dinner party was born as women armed with a fondue set, a pressure cooker and their new confidence, transformed themselves from family cooks to elegant hostesses, serving chicken liver pâté, sweet

and sour pork and chocolate self-saucing pudding.

Margaret’s book sold over 1.5 million copies and in 1983 she was awarded an Order of Australia in recognition of her services to cookery.

In 2006 Margaret was named by the National Trust as an Australian Living National Treasure and in 2009 she was

named as one of the 25 Australians who have most changed the nation.

Sadly, Margaret Fulton passed away on July 24 in 2019 at the age of 94.

Full of charm and warmth, the show will be held on Thursday at 2pm and tickets are $35, available at www.wpacc.com.au or by phoning 5722 8105.

Tribute to Lennon & McCartney

AWARD winning country pop songstress and entertainer Hayley Jensen will bring her Breakin’ Hearts album tour to The Vine Hotel in North Wangaratta on Saturday, September 3.

Nominated a finalist in the 2022 Golden Guitar Awards for ‘Female Artist of the Year’, Hayley is known for her powerhouse vocals, songwriting and unforgettable live performances.

Also a star of Idol and The Voice, tickets for the show are available now at www.thevinehotel.net.au.

TAURUS

(April 20 to May 20) Congratulations. Your hard work soon pays off with some well-deserved recognition.

Meanwhile, that important personal relationship needs more attention from you.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) That new person in your life seems trustworthy, but don’t turn him or her into a confidant just yet.

Remember: The secret you don’t reveal is the one you won’t lose sleep over.

CANCER

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A new spurt

of energy sends you roaring back into that challenging work situation. But be careful not to overdo it, or your sizzle could fizzle before your task is completed.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your

practical sense helps you see the logic of being a bit more flexible with a workplace colleague.

But you still have a ways to go before there’s a true meeting of the minds.

LIBRA

Library author talk

Hayley Jensen to visit The Vine

ARIES

(March 21 to April 19) You’re wise to let your Arian skepticism question a former adversary’s request to let bygones be bygones.

Time will tell if they are trying to pull the wool over the Lamb’s eyes.

(June 21 to July 22) Your kindness makes a difference in someone’s life.

But by the week’s end, a touch of Cancerian envy could create a problem with a colleague.

Take care to keep it under control.

MUSICIANS Damien Leith and Darren Coggan will bring their show Two Of Us - The Songs Of Lennon & McCartney to the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Friday, August 26.

The event promises to be a magical, intimate and acoustic portrayal of the songs that changed the world, featuring the memorable music everyone will love, performed by two renowned story-tellers of the stage.

Tickets for the all-ages show are available now at www.wpacc.com.au.

AUSTRALIAN agriculturalist Tony Rinaudo will discuss his autobiography, ‘The Forest Underground: hope for a planet in crisis’ when he visits the Wangaratta Library on Saturday, August 27 at 10.30am.

Tony has carried out transformative work utilising Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration - a reforestation technique he pioneered in the 1980s in Niger - which has now re-greened over 18 million hectares across 27 countries.

The event is free but bookings are essential by contacting the library on 5721 2366 or email library@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

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MARKET TIME: Stallholder applications for the Oxley Bush Market close September 1.

Oxley market applications closing soon STALLHOLDER applications will close for the 41st annual Oxley Bush Market on Thursday, September 1.

The market will again be staged at the historic Oxley Shire Hall on Saturday, October 29, from 9am to 3pm, after being cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID restrictions.

Stallholders intending to apply are encouraged to do so as soon as possible, given the delays that can occur in the postal system.

The 2022 market will again coincide with Wangaratta’s Jazz and Blues Festival.

Both events attract thousands to the district, many of whom visit Oxley for the renowned market which was awarded the Rural City of Wangaratta’s Community Event of the Year in 2019.

The Oxley Bush Market hosts a myriad of stalls, featuring an incredible range of home made, home produced,

home grown and new items, all on sale for bargain prices.

Widely regarded as the premier bush market in country Victoria, the event attracts stallholders from throughout the North East, as well as all corners of Victoria, Melbourne and southern New South Wales.

As well as the enormous range of high quality goods on sale, visitors will be delighted by the variety of gourmet food on offer, the buskers the rides and just the sheer activity and vibrancy of the day.

If you are an intending stall holder and have not yet received an application form, you may do so by emailing the Oxley Hall Committee at oxleyhall@gmail.com or by phone on 0437 243583.

Further information can also be accessed from the Oxley Website, www. oxley.vic.au

(September 23 to October 22) A surprise situation could cause you to spend more money than you feel you can afford. But, careful budget adjustments will help. Your fiscal picture soon brightens.

SCORPIO

(October 23 to November 21) That decision you made might still have its detractors, but your supporters are growing.

Meanwhile, your personal life takes on some welcome new developments.

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) Matters of the mind intrigue the sage Sagittarian through the week’s end. By then, you should feel more than ready to make room for pursuits of the heart.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) The canny Capricorn can offer good counsel to others. But how about taking some advice yourself from a close friend or family member who is able and ready to help?

AQUARIUS

(January 20 to February 18) A new workplace opportunity offers a variety of challenges that you might find intriguing. Best advice: Take things one step at a time so that you don’t feel overwhelmed.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A bid

to revive a relationship that ended on a bitter note needs to be carefully thought-out before you can even begin to consider plunging into a new emotional commitment.

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KING VALLEY NEWS

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

Trees gone but not lost as Whitfield transforms

BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

A LOCAL residents’ association is calling for patience as King Valley communities, including Whitfield, undergo the most significant transformation they have seen in decades.

It comes as residents and visitors experience disruptions including changing traffic conditions, a burst water pipe and interruptions to their water supply, while some residents have also raised concerns on social media about the removal of mature trees on Whitfield’s main street.

The cause of the disruption is the first stage of the King Valley Prosecco Road Revitalisation Project and the T-intersection being installed at the Wangaratta-Whitfield and Mansfield-Whitfield roads.

Major drainage works have been taking place, a traffic island and tree at the old intersection has been removed and preparations have begun on the new streetscape.

King Valley Residents Association (KVRA) committee member Steve Bowman said Rural City of Wangaratta councillor Harry Bussell met with locals last week where concerns over the removal of trees were raised.

Mr Bowman said they were assured the removal was necessary as part of the road and waterworks, and a number of new trees of a relatively mature size - expected to be about three metres tall - would be planted mid-next year.

“One piece of good news is that after 20 years, the weeping mulberry tree at the intersection was able to be transplanted to a location further south on Rose River Road,” WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host lunch at the Wangaratta RSL today from 12 noon.

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.

Next Wednesday, August 24, club members will gather for a light luncheon at the clubrooms from 12.30pm.

WANGARATTA Cake Decorators meet every third Saturday at the Baptist Church in Sisely Avenue from 12.30pm.

The next meeting is on August 20, with a demonstration of shoe making from different mediums - chocolate, sugar and fondant. Everyone is welcome. Cost for the day is $10. BYO cup. Bring a shoe mould and two cups of sugar if you wish to have a go.

Phone Jeanie on 0439 087 630 for further information.

SPRINGHURST Old Time Dance will be held at the Springhurst Hall on Saturday, August 20 from 7.30pm to 11pm.

Music will be supplied by Alison Nita, entry $10 per person, please bring a plate of supper to share. For more information, phone 5726 5241.

WANGARATTA West and the Warbys Anglican parish’s inaugural Artisans Market will be held on Saturday,

Enjoy Moyhu meal this week THE next Moyhu community meal will be held at the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall tomorrow from 12pm.

Lunches are now being held on the third Thursday of the month.

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

Whitfield trash and treasure THE trash and treasure outlet at the King Valley Community Memorial Hall in Whitfield will be open this Saturday from 10am until 2pm (cash only).

Stall holders are welcome (byo equipment) with more information available by contacting Ange on 5729 8487.

Sustainable King Valley food hub THE Sustainable King Valley food hub will be open Saturday from 10.30am until 12.30pm at the Cheshunt Hall.

Bring your containers and stock up on quality wholefoods and locally made produce and enjoy the change to connect with others in the community.

RELOCATION: A weeping mulberry tree which was a fixture at the intersection of the main roads in Whitfield has found a new home, now transplanted on the Rose River Road, as construction works continue on site. he said.

“It appears to have survived the trauma and is re-establishing.

“We acknowledge the best efforts of council and contractors working on the projects and the challenges and difficulties they are facing - especially during winter - and what have been some very wet weather conditions.

“We would ask all locals and visitors to be patient, particularly with ongoing traffic management.”

Mr Bowman said given the unpredictable weather, more unexpected delays are possible.

August 20. Set in the grounds of St Michael’s Anglican Church, on the corner of Appin and O’Leary Streets, the market will run from 10am to 2pm, and feature 30 stallholders offering beautiful, unique hand-crafted products. There will also be food available.

AUSTRALIAN Plants Society (Wangaratta) will hold its annual general meeting on Thursday, August 25 from 7pm at the Masonic Hall, corner Appin and Esmond Streets, Wangaratta.

A ‘silent’ auction of native plants will be part of the program for the evening all welcome.

WASP Support Group, for those bereaved by suicide, will hold its next sessions on Wednesday, August 24 in the community room at the Wangaratta Library.

Teal group meets from 9.30am to 11am, and purple group 7pm to 8.30pm.

The support groups meet every fourth Wednesday of the month, and anyone bereaved by suicide is welcome to attend - no registration required. For more information, phone 0448 993602 or email wangarattasuicideprevention@ gmail.com WANGARATTA Seniors Dance will be held on Friday, August 26 from 2pm to 4pm in St Patrick’s supper room, Ford Street, Wangaratta.

Music will be provided by The Rustic

“We also recognise those among us who would prefer not to see the changes that are taking place,” he said.

“While we may be losing some of the charm and character with modernisation, it’s worth remembering that we are realising a plan for improved outcomes in the future.”

Mr Bowmans said the KVRA is currently working on a ‘King Valley waste management issues’ document, in the form a proposal to be put before a meeting of council.

He said a social event is also being planned with a community din-

SOCIAL CALENDAR Ramblers, with dance revision from 1.30pm to 2pm, $5 admission includes afternoon tea.

The event is held on every fourth Friday of the month. For more information, phone 0407 357 226 or 0428 298 346.

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.

ner to be held later this year.

The KVRA thanked Cr Bussell for attending regular meetings in Whitfield and providing a useful forum for locals.

The Whitfield Recreation Reserve Committee was also thanked for allowing the KVRA to host its monthly meetings there, with Pam Deeker acknowledged for her invaluable support.

The next meeting of the King Valley Residents Association will be held on Tuesday, September 13 at 6pm at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve and all are welcome.

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.

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.

WANGARATTA Art Group meets every Tuesday at the Yarrunga Scout Hall from 10am to 2pm. New members welcome, enquiries to Michael on 0432 991 055.

GLENROWAN Indoor Carpet Bowls is held at Glenrowan Recreation Reserve Hall each Wednesday - arrive 12.45pm for 1pm start. The competition runs until 3.30pm-4pm, and is followed by afternoon tea. For details, phone Frank on 0409 662 462.

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.

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

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

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

Art show entries being sought King Valley Arts has announced the King Valley Art Show will be held over the Melbourne Cup weekend of October 29 to 31 at King River Brewing.

Online entry forms are now available for artists with a total prize pool of $15,900, made possible by the generosity of sponsors, patrons and Friends of the Art Show.

The gala opening will be on Friday, October 28 at 7.30pm where this year’s judge Richard Lewer will announce the winners. backwards or throwing high balls, but enjoying fun and friendship.

For more information, phone 0418 574 404.

WANGARATTA AL-Anon Family Group meets on Tuesdays from 1.30pm to 3pm at the backstage meeting room at St Patrick’s Hall in Ford Street.

All welcome. If your life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, this group may be for you.

Contact David on 0403 552 950 or Bev on 0449 516 828.

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

New string and wind players are welcome to come along to rehearsals to try out. For more information, email wangsymphonyorchestra@gmail.com or call Chloe on 0413 775 027.

WANGARATTA Toastmasters conducts its meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 6.45pm in the community room at the Wangaratta Library in Docker Street.

For more information, contact Leah Walker at leahwalka@gmail.com BLOKES Time Out conducts regular gatherings and activities on the third Saturday of the month.

For more information, visit gritandresilience@wangaratta.vic. gov.au

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50TH ANNIVERSARY RICHARDS Dawn, 1972 what a year!!

We got married, had two daughters, Rachael and Kylie, bought a house, a car, a dog, a cat and a budgie named Elvis.

The furry ones and Elvis have left the building but us four are still rocking on.

You always were and always will be my sweet little sixteen.

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Now in Heaven with Mum. May you rest in peace.

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DONALD, Michael (Mick).

Dad/Tone/Poppy, Life will never be the same without you here!

Holidays, gatherings, and special days will always be missing the main guest… Another angel to guide us through life, a memory forever in our heart.

Rest peacefully.

Love you always, Andrew, Kel, Nate, Flynn, and Airlie xo

HOLDEN, Tony.

Passed away August 12, 2022.

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15, 2021

Charge up your engines

Remembering all the good times, our trips to the footy.

Keep those stubbies on ice until we meet again. ~ Craig, Maria and family.

HOLDEN, Tony.

FUNERALS

HOLDEN The funeral service in celebration of the life of Tony Holden will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Monday, August 22, 2022 commencing at 2pm.

Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery.

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MEMBERS of the Northeast Radio Control Car Club gathered at Mitchell Avenue last Saturday to test their vehicles in competition.

New members are always welcome.

For more information contact president Matthew Johnson-Begg on 0467 974 305. f INTO HIS CARS: Gordon Flighty

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Country stacks up in VCE

A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large part of how they perform in VCE, but there are many other factors that contribute their desired outcome such as getting into a university course of their choice.

Despite students dealing with adversity from the pandemic in 2020 and the touted country-city education divide, they performed reasonably well judging by the VCE study scores released by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCCA).

with his Touring Car. PHOTOS: Kieren Tilly

Wangaratta students compare admirably

ting a slightly better percentage of 40+ scores at 3.6pc compared to Cathedral’s 3.3pc. skelly@ nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta High School had a lesser meWangaratta’s three sec- dian study score at 26, it was ondary schools stack up well better than Galen and Cathewhen compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of across the region and even 3.9. several metropolitan counAcross the region Goulterparts across the state. burn Valley Grammar School Galen Catholic College in Shepparton had a median and Cathedral College both 35 with 21.6pc achieving achieved a median study 40+, placing it 30th best in score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria.

BY STEVE KELLY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik College in Hawthorn that had a median of 38 with 39.9pc of scores 40+, Mount Scopus Memorial College was next with 38 and 39.7pc, with Ballarat Clarendon College third with 38 and 38.4pc.

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

Wang Repair Café returns

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

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

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

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

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

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SIGH OF RELIEF: After a long, tough

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

Travel delays are expected, so please plan ahead.

year local graduates Kayla Fisher

(left) and Amy Henderson were celebrating

their university offers yesterday.

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Teens look to the future with uni

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

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

Kayla, 17, has been offered a

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

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

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

“But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.”

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

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

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

offers

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

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

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

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

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

For more information visit the Wangaratta Arts Council on Facebook or come along to the meeting in the park on Sunday.

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~ Loved brother Lenny and sister-in-law Susan.

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The members, players and board send their sincere sympathies to Vera and family on the sad bereavement of Mick.

Mick’s father and 3 sons all played with the Pies.

Rest in peace Mick.

Loving husband of Kathy, Father to Belinda and Andrew, Father-in-law to Mathew and Kelly; And adoring Poppy to Nate, Flynn, and Airlie.

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Proud Member of Australian Funeral Directors Association

4/12/1959 – 12/8/2022 Passed away peacefully with family by his side.

HOLDEN, Anthony (Tony).

Passed away peacefully August 12, 2022.

Aged 62 years.

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Tony’s service may be viewed via livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming Flowers are welcome or if preferred a donation made in Tony’s memory to Air Ambulance Victoria would be appreciated.

Donations may be made online at www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/donate-online-now

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Your friendship and smile will be sadly missed.

Our deepest sympathy to Kathy, Andrew and Kelli, Matt and Belinda. ~ Phil and Christine Barker, Des and Doreen Stone.

Hit them long and straight up there mate.

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MATCH REVIEW

FINALS U12s

U12s

U12s

REGAN MONK

NATHAN ALLEN

JOSH DUFFY

U14s

Junior footy finals underway

HARVEY JACKA

U17s

SUNDAY saw the first week of Wangaratta and District Junior Football League finals, with a full day of competition at the Wangaratta Showgrounds.

The under 12 qualifying final between College and Junior Magpies kicked off proceedings at 8.30am, with College advancing with a seven point win, before Centrals were eliminated by Bright.

Benalla Giants advanced in the under 14 elimination final, while Mansfield defeated Centrals just after lunch.

In the under 17 matches, Mansfield and Centrals both came away with wins.

This Sunday sees another full day of finals action at the Wangaratta Showgrounds, with teams from across the area fronting up to keep their flag hopes alive.

This weekend’s matches sees the top team from each grade enter the fray, with Kangaroos (under 12), Imperials (under 14) and Myrtleford (under 17) enjoying a break from the opening week of finals.

Sunday’s second week of finals starts from 8.30am at the Wangaratta Showgrounds, with the first semi-final between the under 12 Kangaroos and College.

U17s

CALEB GILBERT

QUALIFYING FINAL 1 Mansfield Junior Magpies

3.3 0.0

6.5 2.3

7.5 4.4

BEST: MANSFIELD: William Friday, Hunter Reee, Riley Northcott, riley hall, Kai Longstaff, Harry Purcell. JUNIOR MAGPIES: Ethan Donald, Kaeden Burrows, Lachlan Barbour, Riley Burrows, Kai Hochfeld, Tobias Ellis.

GOALS: MANSFIELD: Harry Purcell 4; Riley Northcott 1; Jack Stoney 1; Private player 1. JUNIOR MAGPIES: Cooper Newton 3; Samuel Comensoli 2; Samuel Phillips 2.

ELIMINATION FINAL Centrals Benalla Giants

KANE DEANS

UNDER 14 SCOREBOARD 7.11.53 7.4.46

7.10.52 3.11.29

BEST: CENTRALS: Private player, Charlie Kerwin, Matthew Prestianni, Samuel Rourke, Jhye Devine, Harrison White. BENALLA GIANTS: Ryley Ely, Jack Quilliam, Private player, Will Botten, Oliver Smyth, Aidan McDonald. GOALS: CENTRALS: Caleb Gilbert 2; Matthew Prestianni 2; Asher Simmonds 2; Charlie Eames 1. BENALLA GIANTS: Samuel Cox 1; Ryley Ely 1; Private player 1.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 - WANGARATTA SHOW GROUNDS QUALIFYING FINAL 2 - 2:45pm - Myrtleford vs Mansfield SEMI FINAL 4.10pm - Junior Magpies vs Centrals

HARRY POPLE

PHOTOS: Taite Sims (U12s), Melissa Beattie (U14s) and Grace Kerwin (U17s) - more photos in Friday’s Snapshots

U17s

UNDER 17 SCOREBOARD

U14s

QUALIFYING FINAL 1 Mansfield Centrals

3.3 2.0

4.6 4.4

7.9 4.6

UNDER 12 SCOREBOARD 12.11.83 5.8.38

BEST: MANSFIELD: James Benton, Edwin Morphett, Hamish Yencken, Harry Yencken, William Northcott, Hayden Desmond. CENTRALS: Angus Jayet, Emilio Miliankos-King, Dean Balfour, Solomon Steer, Max Hernandez, Connor Ormond. GOALS: MANSFIELD: Hayden Desmond 3; Christopher Caminos 2; Edwin Morphett 2; William Northcott 2; James Benton 1; Charlie Dobson 1; Orlando Miller 1. CENTRALS: Ryan Parsons 3; Kaiden Wohlers 2.

ELIMINATION FINAL Kangaroos Benalla Giants

5.2 0.1

6.3 3.6

7.7 5.8

CODY JOHNSON

8.7.55 7.14.56

BEST: KANGAROOS: Jaxon Coleman, Kade Jackson, Hamish Laverty, Edward Clayton, Alexander Hines, Ollie Reynolds. BENALLA GIANTS: Owain Boyle, Max Smyth, Xavier Wapling, Josh Hart. GOALS: KANGAROOS: Edward Clayton 3; Alexander Hines 2; Jaxon Coleman 1; Will Graham 1; Tyler Hunter 1. BENALLA GIANTS: Owain Boyle 3; Max Smyth 2; Josh Hart 1; Xavier Wapling 1.

QUALIFYING FINAL 1 College Junior Magpies

2.2 1.1

3.4 2.3

4.5 3.4

4.5.29 3.4.22

BEST: COLLEGE: Zeke Peebles, Joshua Duffy, Tate Llewellyn, Charlie O’Brien, Harvey Allan, Tom Hill. JUNIOR MAGPIES: Kalti Ross, Baxter McLeod, Harry Allan, Will James, Lukas Cannata, Ollie Parr. GOALS: COLLEGE: Harvey Allan 2; Joshua Duffy 1; Charlie O’Brien 1. JUNIOR MAGPIES: Harry Allan 1; Will James 1; Sam McIntosh 1.

ELIMINATION FINAL Bright Centrals

2.2 0.1

2.2 1.1

2.2 2.1

4.5.29 2.2.14

BEST: BRIGHT: Gabriel Banks, Darcy Andersen, Oscar Lewis, Noah White, Cash Garratt, Jonah McMonagle. CENTRALS: Nicholas Jones, Beau Johns, Noah Paul, Logan Ring, Sonny Gales, Archie Knobel.

GOALS: BRIGHT: Gabriel Banks 2; Brock Buckland 2. CENTRALS: Logan Ring 2.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 - WANGARATTA SHOW GROUNDS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 - WANGARATTA SHOW GROUNDS

SEMI FINAL - 11.10am - Centrals vs Benalla Giants QUALIFYING FINAL 2 - 1.00pm - Imperials vs Mansfield

SEMI FINAL 1 - 8.30am - Kangaroos vs College SEMI FINAL 2 - 9.50am - Bright vs Junior Magpies

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Dragons hockey approach finals

By KYLIE SAMSON Men’s Division 3 THE men’s team had a really fast start, scoring the first two goals of the game and the young guys on the team really stood tall to take it to the top of the ladder team United. As the game progressed injuries and fatigue started to add up and it was by far the best team game the men have played all year and we really look forward to what we can produce next season. Final score 5-3, two goals Anthony Couche and one goal to Tim Longman.

Women’s Division 3 The ladies had a good run against United and when we’re on song the game seems to come to the team.

We have been working hard for the results and to play the game to our style.

There were a few opportunities in the goal that went south, but once we have a bit of a lead, I like for the team to experiment on our current set plays in defence - some things work, others not so much.

Once again the game was played in good spirit and humour - we’ve really concentrated on being passive aggressive on the field.

GETTING LOW: Elsie Cuneen in action for Wangaratta Dragons.

PHOTOS: Kylie Samson I want the ladies to enjoy the game and for other teams to play is knowing we will play fair and with skill.

But get in our way of a win and we will turn on the aggression.

Great goals by the ladies, the game was great to watch.

With two games remaining for the season, any females who want to join the club next season should come to our final game at Wangaratta to witness our team in action.

Under 17 Boys The u17 boys took on sec-

ond place Magpies on Friday night.

Magpies put plenty of pressure in attack on the Dragons.

The defence held firm for most of the night but Magpies were able to score three goals.

But the play wasn’t all one way, the Dragons were able to turn defence into attack on many occasions threatening to put the ball in the Magpie goals.

Henry Findlay was able to score an outstanding individual goal to get the

CONTROL: Greta Le gets a pass off.

Dragons on the board.

There were many great performances across the field, Jack weir in the goalie gear had an outstanding night making plenty of great saves.

Xavier Bennet and Sam Couche were solid and kept busy in defence.

Luke Mercer toiled all night making some great plays as a half.

The frontline of Andrew Groves, Henry Findlay and Hunter Kerr were threatening all night, but were unlucky not to add more

goals to the score.

Ellie Samson filled in from the u17 girls team, rising to the challenge and making the opposition earn their possessions.

Under 12 girls The under 12 girls faced Norths this weekend.

Although short a few players, Norths helped to even up the numbers by lending some girls to the Wangaratta team.

The last time they played the score was 22-0, this time the Dragons were able to keep it to a more respectable 11-0.

Our girls had many attempts on goal, they just couldn’t get it across the line.

Kyra Ryan in goals did a fantastic job and is showing great improvement every week, backed up by the defence squad of Jordana Moore and Greta Le. Kiana Lane led the attack ably supported by Olive Murray and Ellie Samson.

With two rounds to go the end of the season is fast approaching.

Twilight hockey The winter season concludes on August 27 with all matches to be played here in Wangaratta.

Following a short break the club will be running a twilight series of short games on Thursday nights, beginning October 13 at the Wangaratta club.

There will be games for all ages and abilities.

The emphasis is on having fun and trying out the game with no need to sign on for a complete season.

If you are keen to give it a try or just see what hockey is about, contact our president Daniel Warner on 0417 217 987 or email president@wangarattahockey. com.au.

PRESENTATION NIGHT Ovens and King FNL crown winners THE Ovens and King Football Netball League enjoyed a stellar night at the competition’s presentation night on Sunday night.

Many players were rewarded for months of hard work with different awards, including senior football’s Clyde Baker Medal (won by Riley Moran) and the A grade netball’s Fay Morgan Medal (won by Tegan White) were crowned on the night.

KATH DOBSON MEDALLIST: Maya Ackroyd (Milawa) won B grade’s best and fairest.

BAKER MEDALLIST: (L-R) Riley Moran (winner), Di Baker, Jackson Hourigan (runner-up) and Greg Baker.

TON: Lachlan Thompson (Benalla All Blacks) won the senior’s goal kicking award with 105 majors.

RESERVES WINNERS: (L-R) Darcy Martin, Trent Whitecross, Daniel Hogarth, Liam Sinclair and Luke Berriman.

FAY MORGAN MEDALLIST: Tegan White (left) took out the A grade netball’s top prize, while Sophie Morey finished runner-up.

SHARP SHOOTER: Greta’s Tayla Reidy won the A grade’s goal shooter award.

RISING STARS: Mia Tanner (Bonnie Doon) and Joel Sanford (Bonnie Doon) won the A grade netball and senior football’s rising star award.

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Devils win big before finals

DEPTH: Wangaratta City’s depth in improving with players returning from injury which forced young gun Kai Lyster to start on the bench on the weekend.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

WANGARATTA City closed their regular season out in style with a romping of Boomers at Glen Park on Saturday night.

If the game under lights wasn’t already a great spectacle, the Devils certainly gave their supporters a great watch, strolling to a 6-0 victory by full-time.

Wangaratta led 2-0 at the break but a goal scoring frenzy broke out in the second half with Kai Lyster netting two of his side’s four second half goals.

Xander Van Bergen, Adam Burchell, Stoycho Ivanov and Dan Kelly all found their way onto the score sheet as well.

Wangaratta City assistant coach Terry Masters is leading the side for the next few weeks as Daniel Vasilevski recovers from surgery.

Masters believes it was his side’s best performance of the year.

“It was just a great team performance, I think it was our best game for the year,” Masters said.

“We had a full book of players to pick from which definitely helps things.

“Kai Lyster, Connor Delaney and Alex Pitt all started on the bench and they’ve all started a lot for us this year which shows that we’re getting some depth back.

“Tom Christison got a run, it was his second full game and I thought he went really well, he handled their coach Andrew

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Grove really well.”

Although the striking duo of Burchell and Kelly only scored two between them, Masters was pleased with their displays.

“It was probably ‘Burchy’ and DK’s best game together,” he said.

“They gelled well and I thought their work rate was good as well, it was probably good across the board.

“They created plenty of chances and the score probably could have been double figures, we missed a few easy ones.”

The Devils will now finish the season in third position ahead of taking on a finals campaign.

“If we take that sort of form into finals I think we’ll be hard to stop,” Masters said.

“We’ll take a lot of confidence away from this game, it’ll just be about maintaining it now.

“The only way we’re going to push deep into finals this year is by working together and there were some great signs of that yesterday.

“There was heaps of encouragement and directional talk, especially from Shane Dillon who was playing as a deeper midfielder.”

Double joy for the Lady Devils

By NATHAN DE VRIES

WANGARATTA’s women soccer sides came away from their Saturday night matches all smiles, with the division one side belting out a 3-0 win over St Pat’s after the reserves side won 8-0 over Boomers.

The senior Lady Devils entered their match unfatigued by the early game, with energy levels and morale sky high, which soared higher after Ella Antonello found the back of the net in the 33rd minute.

Thanks to a smashing goal from left-footer Ruby Snowdon four minutes later, Wangaratta went into half-time with a 2-0 lead.

Coach Lockie Campbell said the mood of the girls was much improved on recent weeks, and it showed on the field.

“I got down early to watch the div two girls play, and there was just so much energy, they were all just excited to be out there which

was great to see,” he said.

“They were able to carry that through to the seniors, a fair chunk of the girls played both games.

“You’d expect them to be worn out and tired by the time they got to the div one match, but they just found more energy and wanted to be out there and have fun and do what they could.

“There were there to prove they’ve still got legs in them, they’ve still got spirit.

“Those goals came at beautiful times for us, but like in every game, 2-0 at half-time is a very dangerous score, you can let the other team have a sniff and if they get a goal they’re hungry and your heads might drop.

“I said the aim for the half was you can’t concede.”

Not only did the Lady Devils not concede through the second half, a second goal from Snowdon made the scoreline 3-0, and the midfield

ensured St Pat’s never had a legitimate chance on goal.

“Our attack and midfield just had a really good, hard press in the middle half of the field and just didn’t let them forward much,” Campbell said.

“It was awesome to see we could create a blockage like that, to stop them coming through and we could go straight back on the attack.

“They’re learning, it’s a great thing to see they’re learning, they’re listening and they’re getting the results from it.”

The reserves enjoyed a strong performance as well, soaring from 2-0 up at half-time to their monster 8-0 win.

Sarah Morris came away with four goals, with Reese Chuck, Matilda Aggenbach and Eleisha Baker also scoring - Boomers’ goalkeeper Breanna Bennie scored an own goal.

TWO FOR SNOWDON: Ruby Snowdon booted two goals in Wangaratta’s 3-0 win over St Pat’s on Saturday.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

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NETBALL REVIEWS

Magpies pump Raiders, Hawks shown benchmark WANGARATTA A grade netballers got their revenge against Wodonga Raiders at Norm Minns Oval on Saturday.

The Magpies went down to the Raiders by 12 goals in round seven but got their pay back on the weekend with a 27-goal thrashing.

An 18-goal to eight penultimate term set the Magpies up for a barnstorming 61-34 smashing.

Amy Byrne was unstoppable through the front two thirds of the court, netting 18 goals to go with numerous amounts of assists to shooter Georgia Clark who ended the day with 47 goals.

Wangaratta’s defensive end stood tall all game, with Wodonga Raiders rotating four different players through the attacking positions as they tried to get on top.

Fortunately for the home side, Katie Dean and Hannah Grady couldn’t be broken through, while Liv Richards was excellent in wing defence.

Gun centre Issy Byrne was also prominent for Wangaratta.

Wangaratta now moves their attention to a trip to the Lavington Sportsground to take on the second placed Panthers.

The Magpies had the wood over Lavington in round eight, grabbing a massive 59-40 victory at Norm Minns Oval and will no doubt take confidence into Saturday’s clash.

Meanwhile, Wangaratta Rovers were no match for flag favourites Corowa-

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Rutherglen at John Food Oval.

The Hawks toiled hard all day, but ultimately the class and experience of the Roos would prevail with Rovers going down 36-58.

Despite trailing 25-47 at three quarter time, Wangaratta Rovers put on a brave face in the final term, tying the quarter in a show of character.

Kelsie Wilson was the Hawks’ best, shooting 21 goals in a great display, while Grace Senior shot 40 goals for the Roos.

Wangaratta Rovers will take on North Albury on Saturday at Norm Minns Oval.  LOB: Georgia Clark sends a pass over to Amy Byrne.  LOOKING: Rachelle Petts looks for a teammate.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

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Netball regular season wraps up

PUSH FORWARD: Whorouly’s Bec Allen bounces the ball to Tayla Allen in the Lions’ two goal win on Saturday.

PHOTO: Nathan de Vries

SATURDAY’S final round of the Ovens and King home and away season gave some teams a last hurrah in a phenomenal season of netball, while others used it to polish their shills ahead of a finals campaign.

The match of the round in A grade was played at Whorouly, where the Lions held off fellow finals-bound squad Tarrawingee to take the win 48-46.

The two sides were neckand-neck by the first break, before Whorouly tore out to a four goal lead by half-time.

The struggle continued through the third quarter, with shooters and defend-

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ers at both ends of the court causing trouble for their opponent.

As the final quarter entered its dying minutes, Tarrawingee pegged two goals back at Whorouly, but couldn’t overcome the total, the Lions home by two.

Whorouly co-coach Ebony Allen said while her side picked up the win, the hardfought nature of the match was a perfect primer for the

intensity of finals netball.

“Tarrawingee are a very good side, so we definitely had to work hard to maintain our intensity throughout,” she said.

“But we are very happy with our girls and how they were able to hold strong against a great side like them and get the win.

“It was a good test for us heading into the finals series.

“The last quarter was tough, but credit to our girls, we never gave up until the very end and managed to keep ahead by just the two goals.”

In other matches, Bright came within five goals of

a massive upset at Bonnie Doon, downed by the Bombers 45-40.

Bright led at the first break by two goals, before Bonnie Doon drew level at 21-21 by the half.

The Bombers surged in the second half, with Mia Tanner’s efforts in the goal circle going a long way in securing the win, shooting 22 goals at an accuracy of 84 per cent.

Elsewhere, Benalla secured a 10-goal win over Goorambat, Greta defeated Moyhu 58-24, and Milawa stretched their legs over King Valley with a 73-17 final scoreline.

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Regular season comes to close for junior netballers The final round of the junior netball home and away season was played on Saturday with scores as follows: Premier League A: Magpies White 18 (Jorja Duffy) def by Rovers Brown 38 (Milla Schubert).

Magpies Black 14 def by Saints Black 27 (Charli Parolin).

Magpies Pink 19 (Milli Haring) def Rovers Gold 17 (Jayla Keys).

Premier League B: Milawa Red 9 (Fern Tucker) def by Rovers Navy 18 (Annabelle Simmonds).

Rovers Yellow 21 (Lucy Williamson) def Whorouly

LET IT GO: Maya Membrey throws a pass. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling Lions 10 (Phoebe Elliot).

Rovers Pink 28 (Charley Miller) def Saints Red 5 (Gemma Corcoran).

Section 1: Greta Dev 11

(Bethany Tanner) def Milawa Blue 8 (Lindsay Vincent).

Rovers Orange 24 (Sophia Davidson) def The Rockets

ASSESSING: Stella Johnson looks for a teammate.

20 (Georgie Hill).

Rovers White 18 (Claudia Humphreys) def Tarrawingee 13 (Alice Rendell).

Section 2: Swifts 10 (Tilly

Mckay) def by Moyhu Dev 11 (Abby James).

Dynamite 22 (Alice Colson) def Hotshots 9 (Mckenzie Wilson).

Yarra Sevens 34 (Emily Liddell) def Rovers Black 7 (Lily Garolami).

Section 3: Whorouly Cubs 10 (Lily Purss) def Netburners 6 (Mia Crimmins).

Wang Stars 18 (Lexie Looby) def Doves 13 (Sammy Bell).

Alpha Wolves 13 (Aidan Smith) def Star Strikers 8 (Scarlett Van Schaik).

Section 4: Firebirds 16 (Mia Thompson) def Milawa Saints 9.

Renegades 28 (Heidi May) def Wild West 4 (Amilyia Tremellen).

Panthers 4 (Bronte Arnott) def by Wolf Pack 8 (Ella Mccurdy).

Tough task in preliminary final TACKLING Lavington Panthers in Sunday’s North East Border Female Football League preliminary final was always going to be a tough ask, but Wangaratta Rovers’ open women were buoyed by the strong show of support at their first home final.

The Hawks had never defeated Lavington before, but the buzz word for the game was ‘effort’. They knew that if each player went into each contest, laid each tackle, took each mark and with each kick put in 100 per cent effort, they would come away from the game proud of their 2022 season.

The match started hard and fast, with both teams keen to make the first impact on the scoreboard, and neither giving an inch.

Emma Gosbell was brilliant in the middle, breaking packs and forcing the ball forward at every opportunity, while Mikaela Trethowan provided run and carry off the half-back line and propelled the ball deep into the Rovers’ forward line, as the Hawks got the first score of the game - a behind.

Backline players Kate Burns, Jacinta Findlay, Crystal Stevens and Ally Ballard held their players tightly and attacked each contest with a ferocious intensity, and the quarter ended with Lavington leading by a goal and the Rovers feeling confident they were in the contest.

After the quarter time break, the Rovers came out keen to make an impact and apply pressure to the Lavington players.

Leanne Branson was brilliant on the wing and speedily got around her opposition player, kicking the ball to

SURROUNDED: Jess Whitehead looks to move away from a crowd of Lavington opponents.

UP IN THE AIR: Bianca Mulqueen contests the ruck, as Celia Piesse watches on. the half-forward flank, while Bianca Mulqueen took some fantastic contested marks in the forward half of the ground.

Jess Maddy, going in hard for the ball, took a nasty knock to the head and came from the ground.

Amy Collins dominated the ruck contests, tapping the ball to the advantage of midfield players, while Celia Piesse worked tirelessly all day, making contest after contest.

The Rovers were unable to get the ball deep into the for-

wards until a breakthrough saw Trethowan take a mark and play on to score the Rovers’ first goal of the day.

The Hawks went into the half-time break a couple of goals down, but happy with the effort of each player. In the words of 200+ gamer Bron McGorlick: “That is the best first half we have ever played against Lavi”.

The third quarter continued much the same as the first half, with Lavington just on top and the Rovers desperately trying

BARRIER: Emma Gosbell blocks for Jess Maddy.

to keep in the contest.

Jess Byrne laid a fantastic tackle and applied pressure and, following up an outstanding first half, Bron McGorlick continued to be in-and-under, winning the contested ball and moving it to the Hawks’ advantage.

Hollie Venness took some great marks and then hit her target down the ground, and Helen Collins ran with her player and never let her get a clean possession.

The Rovers held Lavington to one goal for the quar-

ter, but were unable to get any majors on the board, and went into three quarter time trailing by three goals.

Lavington got on top of the Rovers in the final term, and the ball spent most of the time in the Rovers’ defensive half.

Jo Maples was brilliant and took some great contested marks, while Amy Hopkins pushed up the ground a bit and won the ball before hitting up Deb Platfuss with a great kick.

Megan Quick moved into

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the forward line and attacked the ball, winning a good contest at ground level, then got the ball out to Kat Ginnivan, who ran past quickly and moved the ball forward.

It wasn’t to be for the Rovers, going down to a Lavington team that was just too good, and will face Wodonga Raiders in next weekend’s grand final.

Final score: Lavington Panthers 6.5 (41) defeated Wangaratta Rovers 1.3 (9).

Goal: Mikaela Trethowan.

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Moran’s a team man

Benalla B ll All Bl Blacks k star Ril Riley M Moran gave the h credit di off hi his lleague medal d l win i to hi his teammates

OVENS and King senior best and fairest winner Riley Moran said the environment at Benalla All Blacks was key in him producing a season worthy of the league’s top honour.

Moran was awarded the Clyde Baker Medal at Sunday’s league presentation night, polling 31 votes, with teammate Jackson Hourigan the runner up on 22 votes.

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After rising through the ranks at Benalla All Blacks, Moran spent a few years in the Goulburn Valley League before returning to Friendlies Oval this year.

“To be honest, it’s just

the enjoyment down at the club - we’ve got a good vibe going on at the moment, and you pretty much play your best footy when you’re happy,” Moran said.

“It’s pretty much down to the boys, I suppose, it’s always a good environment down there.

“My brother probably wasn’t happy with me taking off to the GV, so I

thought I’d come back and play with him again.”

The Panthers dominated the senior awards category, with Moran also named Player of the Year, while Benalla’s Lachy Thompson took out the goal kicking award.

“I just leave the goal kicking to Lachy Thompson and Cody Crawford - I think they’ve kicked 170 goals this year

so I try to stay out of there when I can, just let them go to work,” Moran said.

“It’s an absolute dream, feeding the ball to them - the hands between them both are unreal and they’re just so crafty around the pill.

“We’re really excited at the moment, everyone’s been hanging out to get into the finals series.”

Tarrawingee’s Tegan

White was named the Fay Morgan medallist with 27 votes, just two ahead of runner up Sophie Morey from Moyhu.

The Bulldogs play Benalla in their elimination final this weekend.

“It’ll be interesting, finals games are completely different games, so I think we’ll just go out hard and do our best,” White said.

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