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WARM UP WITH A CUPPA ALL those who love a Devonshire tea and would like to support the Cancer Council as it raises essential funds for people impacted by cancer, are encouraged to attend an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event being held today at the Uniting Church hall in Rowan Street.

Presented by the Wangaratta Volunteer Group Cancer Council Victoria, group leader Barb Thomas (left) and member Heather Champlin welcome everyone to come along and enjoy delicious scones made courtesy of the Wangaratta CWA. It runs from 10am to 11.30am and entry is $10 which includes the chance to win a lucky door prize.

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LOCAL police have urged pedestrians to take their safety into their own hands, amid reports of seven pedestrian (fatal and non-fatal) collisions in the Wangaratta region so far this year.

Officers will be out in force throughout the rural city this week, with pedestrian safety a key consideration of the region’s road safety week initiative.

With 15 pedestrians having lost their lives across the state

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in 2022, local officers are set to patrol high foot traffic areas throughout the rural city in the coming days, as part of an effort to improve awareness among all road users.

According to Wangaratta Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Colin Provan, officers will be

highly visible throughout the Wangaratta CBD from today.

“We have a focus on pedestrian behaviour, making sure they are aware of their surroundings when crossing roads,” he said.

“We’re trying to minimise the number of people with earphones and headphones on while crossing the roads - it’s not an offence but we just want people to look up and listen and be really aware.

“That flows into drivers as well

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- we’ll be engaging when we see breaches, intercepting vehicles if they don’t give way at crossings.”

Despite the state’s pedestrian road toll more than doubling from the same time last year (six), Snr Sgt Provan admitted driver awareness, particularly around road crossings installed around Baker Street in the Wangaratta CBD, had shown significant improvement since the crossings were installed almost a year ago.

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STEP CAREFULLY: Senior Sergeant Colin Provan has called on pedestrians to exercise care and remain aware of their surroundings this road safety week.

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Redress for abuse victims Wangaratta-based g MP calls for special p scheme for affected children

CHILDREN who suffer emotional, physical and psychological abuse in Victorian orphanages should be eligible for redress payments, according to Wangaratta-based state MP Tania Maxwell.

Speaking in parliament last week, Ms Maxwell called on the State Government to introduce redress schemes similar to reparations recently announced for mothers who had their children forcibly removed when born out of wedlock, and for Aboriginal Vic-

torians removed from their families before 1977.

“The government has announced a number of redress schemes for those harmed by historical actions from state policies and practices,” she said.

“These schemes will provide $100,000 in redress to each person who experienced harm by these practices.

“Care leavers hold no grudge against others who have been given redress, but it is hard for them not to feel

envy and disappointment that their own harm is not being recognised in a similar way.

“Care leavers Australasia Network has long campaigned for recognition and redress to extend from sexual abuse, which the commonwealth’s nation redress scheme covers, to physical and emotional abuse that so many endured in our state institutions.”

A 2004 senate inquiry into children in institutional care recommended a joint commonwealth and state fund be

developed to pay reparations to victims of trauma in orphanages, however, Ms Maxwell contended action had yet to be taken.

“It recommended redress, and then-premier Steve Bracks delivered an apology on behalf of Victoria in 2006, including a commitment to work with survivors of abuse and neglect in care to promote the healing process,” she said.

“Progress has stalled since and, in the absence of com-

monwealth action, Victoria could - and should - lead the way.

“Care leavers recently issued their plea on the steps of this parliament - and they asked the government to please hear them, please see them and deliver to care leavers the recognition that they deserve.”

Children voluntarily placed into state care by a parent or guardian are not recognised as care leavers by the government.

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WANGARATTA-based Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy has slammed the State Government for prioritising other tourism centres over those in the North East.

Minister for Employment Jaala Pulford last week announced a $6 million initiative which will provide 240 jobseekers with hospitality and tourism traineeships to help address workforce shortages across the state.

The initiative will roll out across regional Victoria with a focus on the hospitality and tourism centres of the South Coast, Geelong, Colac, Ballarat, Bendigo, Echuca, Mildura and Gippsland between now and mid-2023.

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EXPAND SUPPORTS: Wangaratta-based state MP Tania Maxwell has called on the State Government to expand its redress scheme to encompass victims of abuse in state insitutions.

regional businesses, while completing a Certificate III in Hospitality or Tourism.

To attract staff, trainees will be paid a wage supplement up to $10,000 above the relevant industry award over the 12-month period.

They will also receive one-onone mentoring in the lead up to the traineeship and while on the job.

Roles will be prioritised for women over 45, people under 25, Aboriginal Victorians and people who are long-term unemployed.

Mr McCurdy said her was disappointed the government had overlooked the Ovens Valley.

“Clearly they they are out of touch with the people in our region,” he said.

“This is another example of the Andrews Labor Government

refusing to take regional Victoria seriously.

“The unemployment rate is at the lowest is has been in 50 years, and even as low as two and three per cent in some regional areas.

“The government thinks that throwing money at regional Victoria will buy our silence and solve the employment crisis.

“It will not.

“There are simply not enough people to fill these jobs, and when the money runs out, the businesses will once again be left worse off, or required to pay more to retain employees.”

People looking for work can register for the Jobs Victoria Online Hub and explore a range of other free employment support services on offer by visiting www. jobs.vic.gov.au.

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From page 1 “I think people are more aware of the crossings - I haven’t seen a collision report that involves a pedestrian getting struck by a car for some time there,” he said.

“I think pedestrians are being a little more careful.”

With Friday marking the statewide ‘walk safely to school day’ for primary school-aged children,

police will adopt posts near the region’s primary schools, in an effort to educate children and deter risktaking behaviour by drivers.

Snr Sgt Provan said Wangaratta’s Phillipson Street would be of particular focus for both Highway Patrol and general duties police, with the street harbouring two busy primary schools in close proximity to the region’s

main truck thoroughfare.

“We’ll be really active around the primary schools - parents and carers will be walking to school with their children, we want to be enforcing speed limits, be out and be visible,” he said.

“We’ll engage with crossing supervisors and teachers to make sure everyone is crossing when it’s safe to do so.”

MEMBERS of Victoria Police’s Farm Crime Coordination Unit will lend their expertise to rural property owners tonight, in an effort to minimise the risks of being subjected to farm crime.

In an online forum in conjunction with the National Centre for Farmer Health, rural crime officers will provide attendees with a wealth of first-hand knowledge about the mental and financial impacts of farm crime, and how best to improve security throughout the farm.

The online ‘bonfire’ is set to commence at 7:30pm sharp.

Attendees can submit their questions for discussion ahead of time.

To register, visit https://farmerhealth. org.au/campfire and find the ‘preventing crime on farm’ link.

Early voting available until Friday EARLY voting for the federal election will be available at St Patrick‘s Hall in Ford Street, Wangaratta until this Friday evening.

The pre–polling centre is open from 8am–8pm today and tomorrow, while on Friday will open from 8am–6pm.

Voters will also be able to cast their ballot on election day from 8am–6pm at the hall.

The voting centre has accessibility services, including Auslan interpreter video, an alternative voting room, assisted wheelchair access and accessible parking.

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Bail refused in spite of desperate plea

HELPING HAND: Wangaratta High School year nine students Aleisha Hayes, Ella Walsh, Nellie Thiele and Aloria Cole are looking forward to helping the night shelter team, including Di Duursma (centre).

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Students step forward in support of night shelter STUDENTS of Wangaratta High School will be tasked with innovating new ways to destigmatise homelessness throughout the rural city, as part of a collaboration with the Wangaratta Night Shelter.

As part of a year nine Community Leadership Challenge (CLC), four students will be tasked with contributing to the ongoing success of the night shelter’s rough sleeper bags, which have become commonplace in parks and shops throughout the rural city in recent years.

Containing small items such as soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, handknitted beanies and socks, member of the night shelter team Di Duursma said the bags were an important part of ensuring individuals at risk of experiencing homelessness had access to the bare necessities.

Speaking to the students, Ms Duursma said the idea had been the result of conversations with community members facing tough times.

“Often people facing homeless-

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ness feel unseen or unheard,” she said.

“My friend once told me, ‘You know that feeling when you’re walking into a shop and worry they’re going to catch something from you, that’s how people experiencing homelessness feel all the time’.

“We think it’s really important to ask people experiencing homelessness what do you need?

“These sorts of things, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, warm socks and hand-knit beanies, they let people know we’re really thinking of you - we hope that these small things make you happy.

“We may not be able to solve your problems, we can’t give you a house today but we want to tell you we care.”

As part of the CLC initiative,

students are given agency over their own community issue to investigate over a semester.

Student Aleisha Hayes said her interest in the project had been dictated by her social awareness, while fellow student Ella Walsh said her involvement had been spurred by her mother’s recent involvement volunteering with the night shelter.

“We want to help out - we wouldn’t want to be in that situation and if we were we’d want help,” Ms Hayes said.

According to Ms Duursma, more than 28,000 Victorians were currently homeless, approximately a quarter of whom were under the age of 18.

“The current statistic is that most people who are working are only three pays away from ending up homeless,” she said.

“There’s no housing for people - a lot of people are finding it hard to find another rental and people who never thought they’d be homeless are experiencing homelessness.

“Post-pandemic, things are rougher than they were before and they were already bad.”

According to Wangaratta High School CLC coordinator Michelle Wilson, the eight to 10 week initiative would see students dedicate up to five hours every Wednesday connecting with their community through a project of their choice.

She said seeing students approach complex social issues such as homelessness was incredibly rewarding to oversee.

“It’s about connecting with their communities and giving back, making those connections locally,” Ms Wilson said.

“We focus on having empathy and being kind to others - giving back to somebody else and working together in a group.

“We encourage them to get outside of their comfort zone and try something different - kids these days are often scared to fail, so we try and get them out of their comfort zone.

“They get so much out of helping others.”

BAIL has been refused for a Wangaratta man alleged to have orchestrated the theft of two vehicles, one of which was found burnt at Northern Beaches last month.

Appearing via WebeX from Melbourne Assessment Prison, the 23-year-old faced Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday, when his bail was refused following a two day application last week.

Defence counsel Nancy Battiato had initially asked for her client to remain in custody in Wangaratta following Thursday’s hearing, in an effort to bail him to short-term accommodation this week.

Details of the accused’s alleged offending with a co-accused - which included the theft of a Toyota Hilux and a Holden Commodore, which was later found ablaze - were last week read to the court, with Ms Battiato contending her client’s cooperation with police was grounds for bail.

The co-accused, who is alleged to have spearheaded plans to burn the Commodore at Northern Beaches, was released on bail immediately following his arrest.

However, police prosecutor Constable Victoria Lennon said the defendant, who was placed on a two-year Community Corrections Order (CCO) in January following an armed robbery, had a poor history of complying with court orders and bail conditions.

She said despite the commitment of the Court Integrated Services Program (CISP) to assist the accused in locating stable long-term accommodation, a five night stay at a local motel did not constitute a suitable bail address.

“That may be setting him up to fail,” she said.

“This is a serious example of this type of offence.”

Magistrate Peter Dunn said the support of CISP had done little to quell concerns of the defendant reoffending.

“Whilst he does have the support of CISP, at the time of this offending he had the support of Corrections,” he said.

Not to be deterred, the accused questioned whether he could be fitted with a GPS tracker to ease the concerns of police.

“I’m not dumb enough to reoffend with a tracking device on me,” he told Mr Dunn.

“I’m not that f*%#*%# stupid excuse my language.”

Mr Dunn said the option of a GPS tracker was unavailable in the region, refusing bail with the matter set to return before the court on June 20.

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Frank bowled over by life honour recognised for your efforts; you don’t ask for this sort of recognition, but it’s nice for people to do something to appreciate the work you’ve put in to making the club available to them,” he said.

“Not everybody gets the opportunity to have something like this bestowed on them.”

The club currently has about 18 members on its books, and up to a dozen of them arrive at the Glen-

Soon after joining, Frank was enticed to take over the presidency, and he’s been a vital presence within the club ever since; he currently holds the secretary’s role and undertakes a number of tasks beyond that position.

So the recent presentation of a life membership badge recognising Frank’s contribution to the club was certainly well-deserved.

“It’s very pleasing to be

By SIMONE KERWIN IT’S about 12 years since Frank Wellman spotted a mention in the Wangaratta Chronicle about Glenrowan Indoor Carpet Bowls Club’s need for new members.

“It said that if they didn’t get more members, the club would have to fold, so when my wife and I saw the notice, we decided to give it a go - and we became hooked,” Frank said.

rowan Recreation Reserve Hall each Wednesday to play bowls, but Frank said new members were always welcome.

Bowlers are encouraged to arrive at 12.45pm on Wednesdays for a 1pm start, with play continuing until 3.30pm-4pm, when a social afternoon tea is held.

Anyone interested in finding out more is encouraged to contact Frank on 0409 662 462.

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Lessons learnt from ‘terrorists’ toxic attack’

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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ALL SUITED UP: Firefighters, wearing suits to deal with hazardous materials, were put through their paces at Winton on Saturday.

RESPONSE was swift to a mock terrorist attack at Winton Motor Raceway on Saturday.

The scenario involved a hazardous materials attack near the food court area of the raceway, where masses congregate on race day.

Emergency services held a full scale response to the mock attack, complete with decontamination showers for those who’d been exposed to the toxic chemicals.

Country Fire Authority

(CFA) was the lead agency in charge of the response, which included 50 people, including representatives from Environmental Protection Authority and Benalla Health.

CFA region 23 operations officer, Paul Horton, said a key part of the response was forming an emergency management team (EMT)

which had to be able to make quick decisions about how to deal with the event.

Mr Horton said key lessons were learnt from the day.

“It’s put us in a much better position than we were prior to the exercise,” he said.

“If an issue of that nature comes along, it has taught us the importance of asking for equipment (to be sent to the scene) early on.

“A lot of the equipment would have to come up from Melbourne, which is two hours by road or 45 minutes in the air.”

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Incumbent Independent talks of her positive vision for Indi

STAYING POSITIVE: Indi Independent MP Helen Haines, flanked by supporters, was staying positive in King George V Gardens yesterday.

PHOTO: Kurtis Hickling

INDEPENDENT Federal MP for Indi, Helen Haines, stood with supporters in Wangaratta yesterday to reiterate her commitment to the people of Indi and highlight the importance of a positive, community-led campaign.

“This election is about the people of Indi having real representation in Canberra, someone who is committed to working for the people of Indi and improving the standard of politics we see from the federal parliament,” Dr Haines said.

“As an Independent, I am guided by what the community tells me, by the values that these volunteers commit to.

“More than 1800 people have signed up to the values of my campaign, have volunteered their time at polling booths, at street stalls, door-knocking, and making phone calls.

“We have knocked on almost every door in Wangaratta, Wodonga and Benalla, having

thousands of conversations about the issues people are facing.

“And what the people of Indi have said is loud and clear: they are sick of negative politics, of attacks and name-calling.

“They are sick of rorts and misuse of public money.

“That’s why I am running again, to be a strong voice demanding better from the government.”

Dr Haines also spoke out against “attacks, smears, and vandalism” she said her campaign has faced in recent days implying she had left important questions unanswered.

“I have been upfront with the people of Indi every time I am asked in the street or in the media about what I would do in the event of a hung parliament,” she said.

“I have released a series of detailed, costed policies that address cost of living, health and mental health care, aged care, integrity and climate change.”

Police assaulted at Moyhu AFTER abusing police and attempting to charge officers in the middle of Moyhu’s main road, a local man has pleaded guilty to assaulting police during a drunken tirade last November.

Fronting Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday, the defendant, who was accompanied by his parents, listened as details of his

alcohol-fuelled altercation with police were read to the court.

According to police prosecutor Constable Victoria Lennon, police were called to Moyhu at approximately 10pm on November 14, when they located the defendant at the corner of Market and Byrne streets.

She said police had at-

tempted to reason with the man, who quickly became abusive, before punching a street sign and a power pole.

Cst Lennon said the accused had told police “I’m going to cave your heads in”, before charging the officers, who used a taser and ‘pepper spray’ in order to incapacitate the defendant.

According to defence coun-

sel Geoff Clancy, the defendant’s parents had initially contacted police out of concern for their son’s welfare.

He said his client suffered from an intellectual disability.

“My client has a history of self-medicating with alcohol, which doesn’t agree with him,” he said.

“When the pressures of life get to him, he always

seeks solace in alcohol.”

Mr Clancy said his client had a history of complying with court orders, which he said hung over his client’s head and enabled him to focus wholeheartedly on not reoffending.

Magistrate Peter Mithen implored the defendant to consider the impact of his offending on his parents, as

he placed him on a bond to be of good behaviour.

“I believe he’s in good hands with his parents,” Mr Mithen said.

“You need to control what you do, especially with members of the police force.

“The court has been lenient - you need to make sure you don’t put your family in this situation again.”

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Youth find new ways to help homeless IT‘S all hands on deck at the Wangaratta Night Shelter, which has continued to go from strength to strength as it prepares to come to the aid of individuals at risk of experiencing homelessness throughout the winter months.

Having cemented itself as last year‘s project of the year at the rural city‘s 2022 Australia Day awards, the night shelter will provide accommodation, food and support for upwards of 10 guests throughout winter.

But the night shelter alone can‘t support every homeless individual in the region.

Which is why the advent of rough sleeper bags – small cardboard bags filled with clean socks, hand–knitted beanies, toothpaste and soap among other small items – have become such a vital part of the region‘s management of a homeless situation which has remained a constant in recent years.

The situation has evidently resonated with the younger generation who, despite being too young to formally volunteer for the night shelter, have pledged to assist with the creation and further development of rough sleeper bags over the coming months.

Four Wangaratta High School year nine students have taken up arms to support the cause, and are set to spend large chunks of the next 10 weeks working with the night shelter to develop fresh ideas for the bags, which will subsequently be dropped in parks and businesses throughout the rural city.

An increasingly socially–conscious generation is taking shape before our eyes, with a ‘treat others how you would like to be treated‘ modus operandi becoming more and more evident among the leaders of tomorrow.

With volunteers desperately needed across all facets of the region‘s homelessness response, the more involved, the merrier.

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Leslie Matthews: a minor inconvenience.

Michelle Pursell: Highlights the need for more access in town!

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Na Um: When will we get a 2nd bridge?

Sandra Duffy: Na Um great joke, it will never happen, don’t hold your breath.

Eric Bittner: Highlights that trucks catch fire sometimes.

Julian Fidge: Single river crossing is always going to cause traffic problems. We need a second.

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someone drives up on left to pass everyone. Don’t like it when people are so arrogant Hayley Mousey McDonald: But if there was an on off ramp onto Wangaratta Whitfield / murdoch road there wouldn’t of been a problem was quiet interesting watching fire trucks going the wrong way that morning Helen Senior: Just like the good old days before the freeway bypassed.

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Usual sight back then seeing vehicles bumper to bumper.

Debra Whitehead: Daily drive to Benalla took a little longer than usual.

Instead of hopping on the freeway I was directed straight passed the on ramp. So I made my way to Tarra, across to Milawa, onto the snow road and back onto the freeway near Maccas. A second river crossing wouldn’t have helped in this instance.

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Thank you to our wonderful orchestra

Do you think the minimum wage should be lifted the full inflation rate of 5.1 per cent?

WE would like to say thank you to all involved with the recently formed Wangaratta Symphony Orchestra, and their first concert held on Sunday afternoon.

The selection of music played by the very talented group of local musicians, under the baton of conductor Aaron Wardle, was enjoyed by all present.

Let us hope this is the beginning of a successful continuation of our very own symphony orchestra.

Congratulations and thanks again.

Colleen and Lyle Jackel, Wangaratta

Prime Minister displays no respect to others IS there no end to the shameful, disrespectful behaviour of Scott Morrison and his government?

Going against the wishes of the majority of Australians by refusing to vote for the gay marriage bill, diminishing our democracy by repeatedly gagging debate in parliament, destroying trust in our institutions by calling the NSW ICAC a kangaroo court, disenfranchising members of his own party by overriding their choice of candidate and now stirring up hatred towards vulnerable people to win a few votes.

Unacceptable, un-Australian.

Who does Scott Morrison represent?

Helen Wrigley, Wangaratta

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on a truck fire southbound on the Hume Freeway, which saw significant traffic delays as lanes were diverted onto the Great Alpine Road.

PATTI Bullus’s letter “Haines helpless without a team” Chronicle May 16 is interesting for what it said but more interesting for what it did not say.

It would have been a much more powerful contribution had Ms Bullus said that a team should be led by a person who delivers on promises, like the McKoy Street overpass, or the Federal Integrity Commission to name a few.

All political parties need to be more selective of their candidates so they know they are expected to have a certain standard of ethics and morals to help avoid avoid more terrible stories of deception, corruption, philandering, assaults, and other inappropriate behaviour.

It was interesting to note that of the three

WORKING BEE: Volunteers helping to maintain the historic Whitefield Cemetery in the King Valley spent a busy day recently mowing lawns, cleaning gutters, pruning trees and generally cleaning up to ensure the site is looking its best for the many visitors it receives. There are plans to have some instant turf laid around the new rotunda and to eventually set up a database of the graves to assist those conducting research or looking for loved ones. The cemetery trust thanked volunteers and community members including (pictured) Travis Wright, Thomas McDonald, Laurie Newton, Lenny Ryan, Dianne Newton, Peter Burrows (and Tri the dog) who all offered their time and equipment on the day and they warmly welcome anyone else who might be willing to lend a hand. They can contact the trust secretary via email at nde6@bigpond.com. letters published on Monday two were apparently unsolicited testaments to Dr Haines’s efforts in the nation’s parliament.

The big two political parties can blame nobody but their self-centred selves for the emergence of the independents.

Had those parties both governed in the interests of the inhabitants of this great land instead of just trying to ensure re-election and pandering to their “supporters” we would, COVID aside, not be in the intolerable mess in which we now find ourselves.

Such things as aged care, wages and costs of living getting out of kilter, and parliamentary integrity are but few of the nation’s concerns.

The voters of Indi owe a debt of gratitude to both Cathy McGowan and Helen Haines.

Campbell Blackwood, Wangaratta

Haines’ achievements pale to Lou’s REGARDING the letter by Alan J Lappin (Chronicle, May 16 ) saying that Helen

Haines is” arguably the best Federal MP that Indi has ever had “.

I think Alan is way off the mark.

That accolade should surely belong to Lou Lieberman who held the seat some years back and did a wonderful job.

After Lou, Ewan Cameron did a pretty good job too.

Both men contributed to the electorate in a way which no Independent could ever do.

Doug Brockfield, Milawa

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NATIONAL NEWS

Libs say savings won’t hurt services

THE Morrison government insists essential services won’t be cut to pay for the coalition’s $2.3 billion in election commitments.

But the public service will be required to make $1 billion in savings to help offset the costs.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison argues the government tasks public servants to get jobs done and, while he respects their work, he also expects results.

“That means they will make those sensible decisions about the best way to

achieve that,” he told reporters in Darwin on Tuesday.

The coalition’s costings - released on Tuesday - show an improvement to the federal budget bottom line of about $1 billion over four years compared to the 2022/23 budget released in March.

It will be achieved by lifting the efficiency dividend applied to government departments and agencies by 0.5 percentage points to two per cent.

Finance Minister Simon Birmingham promises essential services will not be cut to

make the savings.

“The opportunities for departments ... exist in relation to management of their accommodation, technology, consultancies and contractors, their staffing arrangements,” Senator Birmingham told reporters in Melbourne.

“These in no way impact the delivery of services and support to Australians. Essential services remain guaranteed under the coalition.”

More than 2.59 million Australians have already cast their vote, the Australian Electoral Commission says.

New polling shows Labor’s lead has narrowed to 53 per cent, but it still has an advantage over a coalition sitting on 47 per cent on a two-party preferred basis.

The Roy Morgan poll shows the ALP is set to win the election with a swing of 4.5 per cent since the 2019 poll.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg took aim at the opposition for not yet releasing its policy costings, calling on leader Anthony Albanese to “fess up”.

But Labor, which is expected to release its policy costings by Thursday, has rejected

the government’s criticism.

Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers said Labor had been working closely with the independent Parliamentary Budget Office and all of its election commitments had been tallied up.

“We need to flick the switch to quality (spending),” he told reporters in southern Queensland.

“We will begin that task, whether it’s trimming outsourcing, whether it’s multinational tax reform, whether it’s an audit of the government’s rorts and waste

ECO-FRIENDLY: Anthony Albanese has addressed business leaders during election campaigning in Western Australia.

and mismanagement.”

Labor has unveiled a $1.5 billion medical manufacturing fund as its latest election commitment, The fund will be part of a $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund to shore up medical supply chains, including vaccines.

Labor Leader Anthony Albanese plans to commission the development of a medical manufacturing industry plan, to determine how local businesses can secure government contracts, if the party wins government on May 21. -AAP

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Albanese hopes for legacy on climate change ANTHONY Albanese admits he wants his political legacy to be positive action on climate change, regardless of the outcome of Saturday’s federal election.

However, he insists he will not increase Labor’s climate targets should it be a condition of the socalled teal independents in a potential hung parliament.

The Labor leader made the comments during a question-andanswer session at a business breakfast event in Perth on Tuesday.

Responding to a query about what he would like his political career to be remembered for, Mr Albanese replied: “Acting on climate”.

After days of questions about when Labor would release its policy costings before the election, Mr Albanese told the event details would be unveiled on Thursday.

“One trillion dollars of debt is what we will inherit, we are very conscious about being fiscally responsible,” he said.

The opposition leader remained tight-lipped about his party’s chances when Australians head to the polls, but said the objective was to win at least three seats in Western Australia.

Mr Albanese said he was focused on working hard right up until polls close and was optimistic about the outcome.

“Change can happen faster than you think,” he said.

During an earlier address at the event, Mr Albanese promised

ABC to appoint complaints ombudsman THE Australian Broadcasting Corporation will appoint an ombudsman to strengthen public trust and confidence in its complaints handling procedures.

The creation of the role follows an independent review of the public broadcaster’s complaints processes conducted by former commonwealth and NSW ombudsman, Professor John McMillan and SBS news director Jim Carroll.

ABC chair Ita Buttrose says the change is essential to maintaining the “strong bond of trust and confidence” the public has in the ABC. “The ABC has the most ex-

tensive and robust complaints handling process of any media organisation in Australia. This is consistent with the high standards Australians know and expect from us,” she said.

“As part of our vital service to the Australian people, the ABC is committed to ensuring complaints handling is fair and responsive to audiences.”

Professor McMillan and Mr Carroll say that their intent is ensure the complaints process is effective, transparent and respected and not onerous or complicated.

The ABC ombudsman will report to and be appointed by the ABC board.

The new position will head an expanded editorial complaints unit with the function of reviewing complaints findings.

The role will supplement the existing two-tier model of in-house complaints handling and external review by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

Reviewers also recommended extended timeframes for making complaints, greater consultation with complainants, more accessible systems, improved transparency and review options and improved employee training.

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he would lean on the leadership stylings of previous prime ministers from the state John Curtin and Bob Hawke should he win the election.

“When I refer to Hawke and Curtin, it’s not an act of nostalgia, but a reminder of what can be done when you come to the table with courage, vision and ambition,” Mr Albanese told the audience.

“A reminder that good government can create profound and lasting change that improves lives.

A reminder that, with a better government, we can build a better future.”

Mr Albanese also promised he would use the example of WA Premier Mark McGowan’s leadership should he win Saturday’s election.

The opposition leader has been campaigning alongside the state premier, who claimed a second term in office following a landslide election win in 2021, where state Labor won 53 of 59 seats.

-AAP

Australia headed for melanoma ‘tsunami’ AN “incoming tsunami” of melanoma cases is predicted for Australia in the coming decades, prompting calls for further training for doctors to help with diagnosis.

The forecasts are based on recently published research, which showed global cases of melanoma are expected to grow by 50 per cent, and deaths will increase by 68 per cent in the next 20 years.

“It’s a red flag for us to look forward and say, are we prepared for what’s incoming?” Queenslandbased radiation epidemi-

ologist Michael Kimlin told AAP on Tuesday.

“Presently, Australia has the highest rates of skin cancer and melanoma in the world by far.

“That’s due to our predominantly fair skin population, our outdoor lifestyle, but most importantly, our massive levels of ultraviolet radiation, which is a major risk factor for skin cancer and melanoma.”

Prof Kimlin said his colleagues are concerned over a “looming skill shortage in Australia to address this incoming tsunami”.

Australia’s ageing population means more people will continue to present with skin cancers, he said.

Treating an Australian patient with stage III/IV V melanoma costs more than $100,000 a year, according to a recent study by Associate Professor Louisa Gordon.

Prof Kimlin said early detection and prevention remained the best way to reduce the escalating costs.

He also called for a national conversation about creating workforce standards for GPs to help them detect skin cancers. -AAP

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Vital event to boost RSPCA

Join last ‘Life Hacks’ session THE final in a series of ‘Life Hacks’ workshops for local young people will be held at the Wangaratta Library tomorrow, from 5pm to 7pm.

Facilitated by The Mandala Project, the workshops have so far focused on financial literacy, and being work ready.

Tomorrow’s session at the library in Docker Street will focus on ‘life skills’, such as accessing Centrelink and Medicare, with an ‘open floor’ segment inviting young people to ask what they would like to know.

The session is free, but numbers are capped, so bookings are essential - call or text 0438 362 984 for more information.

By KURT HICKLING

THE Million Paws Walk 2022 is just around the corner.

On May 22 pooches and furry friends will take the walk with their owners to set their paces and stand against animal cruelty along with helping the RSPCA find homes for all creatures great and small.

It will all begin at the Wangaratta Kennel and Obedience Dog Club at the Wangaratta showgrounds.

You still have time to register online with the Million Paws Walk to secure your spot.

There will be great opportunities by taking the walk as you can meet new people, enjoy some time with your pets or perhaps get some great advice from the RSPCA and how you can help make a difference to a worthy cause.

RSPCA Wangaratta is excited to host the event and encourages

Final week for telehealth project

READY SET WALK: It’s full steam ahead for the 2022 Million Paws Walk for locals and their furry friends.

Pictured are Michelle Seymour from the RSPCA, Jimmy (Great Dane rescue dog) and Damo (RSPCA mascot).

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling everyone to take part in either a short or long walk with their pets.

RSPCA Wangaratta foster care and network coordinator Nicole Oats said that everyone is excited to hit the walking track whilst making a difference for sheltered animals.

She said due to COVID the walk has been run virtually over the past two years and is excited to see

things back to normal.

“With the support of the Wangaratta RSPCA staff and volunteers we aim to make it a fun interactive day to celebrate our four legged friends and thank them for all the unconditional love and support they give, especially during the past few years when we have needed there company and cuddles more than ever,” Ms Oats said.

The fundraising target for Victoria is $360,000, with every single dollar raised through Million Paws Walk, including entry fees, merchandise sales and online fundraising, helping fund RSPCA’s critical work for vulnerable animals.

Registration opens at 9am, and the 1.5 - 3km walk will kick off at 10am.

THE iManage My Health project, which provides one–on–one digital support for telehealth users, is looking for participants in its final week of operation.

It operates at the Wangaratta Digital Hub on 21a Docker Street until this Friday, May 20.

The iManage project was developed to help people build their digital skills and confidence to use telehealth.

The project has been run in partnership with Northeast Health Wangaratta, and in close consultation with local clinicians.

To make a booking and to discuss the project contact Jane Kealey on 048108930415.

Driver admonished for having “a skinful” A MAN who blew more than four times over the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) will be sidelined from driving for 21 months for his actions.

Appearing in person at Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday, the defendant pleaded guilty to a number of driving matters, including a drink driving charge which saw him record a BAC of 0.212 on Christmas Day two years ago.

According to police prosecutor Constable Victoria Lennon, police had intercepted the man’s Ford Falcon sedan travelling north on Wangaratta-Whitfield

Road shortly before 10pm, when a preliminary breath test identified the presence of alcohol in his breath.

A subsequent test saw the defendant blow a reading more than four times the legal limit.

According to defence counsel Martin Trinh, his client had been camping with family when an argument broke out and he decided to escape the scene.

He said his client had realised he was doing the wrong thing by driving, and alleged he had pulled to the side of the road before police had made clear he was to be intercepted.

Magistrate Peter Mithen

said despite the defendant having no priors within the last decade, the fact that the most recent drink driving charge was his fourth in total was of serious concern.

“That’s nothing less than a skinful,” he said.

“You’re a danger to yourself and a danger to others - what you did was dangerous, and you understand that.

“If there’s another drink driving matter, it’s more than likely it’ll end in prison.”

Mr Mithen cancelled the defendant’s licence for 21 months from December 25, 2020, and fined the man $900.

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On the run Carraragarmungee Primary School STUDENTS recently took part in a 1.5 kilometre run held at Whorouly Primary School as part of the cluster schools program.

The kids did super well and staff, parents and friends were all very proud of them.

TOP EFFORT: Jarrah Waldhart and George Newman approach the finish line in the cluster schools run.

Cathedral College Wangaratta

Forming friendships

ONE of the positive things about returning to school after the holidays is the opportunity to catch up with friends.

Students are enjoying being back in the classroom, resuming their regular study routines and taking part in wide ranging activities on campus.

WELL MADE: Founda tion students Haze l Griffin (above) and Archie Altair (top) show their handiwor k during class.

Creative play

BACK IN ACTION: CCW students including Ruby Ham, Annika Reynolds, Matilda Primerano and Stephanie Parsons are happy to be back at school with friends.

Wangaratta Primary School FOUNDATION students enjoyed an opportunity to play, mould and create some sculpture using clay.

Hazel Griffin and Archie Altair were among those to get hands on and make some very interesting works of art.

Catering for trades day Galen Catholic College THE school’s VET hospitality team performed like a well-oiled machine recently, preparing 250 wraps for the North East Tracks LLEN Hands-On Trade Day held at Winton Wetlands, with 1185 students from the region in attendance.

Galen hospitality students were joined by chefs Dameon Holmes - chef at Wangaratta’s new Residential Rehab Centre - and Megan Knapp from ‘The Kitchen Door Catering’ in Mansfield.

The students were also capably led by their teacher Kim McLeod and hospitality assistant Jill Wales, while Borinya students also lent a hand getting all of the healthy lunch packs put together and loaded into the van ready to be enjoyed by hungry recipients.

It was great to see all of the students working so well together, just as you’d expect to see professionals working in a commercial kitchen awesome work, team!

COOK UP: Galen students Matilda Forster and Jenna Woods with chefs Megan Knapp and Dameon Holmes prepared 250 wraps for students.

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Do African What is the term for elephants sleep for the moment before longer when they are in sunrise when the sky is no zoos or in the wild? longer completely dark?

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A popcorn kernel will burst at approximately what pressure? Is it a) football pressure (70 kPa), b) racing bike tyre pressure (900 kPa) or c) 300 metres below the surface of the ocean (3000 kPa)?

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Boomerangs work on the International Space Station.

For more CSIRO Double Helix science visit www.csiro.au/helix or call 02 6276 6643.

Quiz answers: 1. African elephants in zoos sleep more (five hours a night) than those in the wild (two hours a night). 2. Astronomical dawn. It is formally defined as the time when the Sun is 18 degrees below the horizon in the morning. 3. b) Corn kernels pop at about nine atmospheres of pressure, which is the same pressure found in some racing bike tyres. 4. The Achilles’ tendon connects some of your calf muscles to your heel bone. 5. True. Boomerangs don’t need gravity to work. But they do need air, so they wouldn’t work outside the station!

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WHAT’S ON

Comedy festival roadshow tomorrow TOP comedians will arrive in Wangaratta tomorrow as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow.

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

Enjoy a night of stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness and song to satisfy comedy cravings with the show being held tomorrow night at 7.30pm and tickets available at www.wpacc.com.au.

Parkour opening at Apex Park on Friday THE grand opening of Wangaratta’s Parkour Place Space will be held on Friday in Apex Park from 4pm until 8pm.

Experience the sporting adventure with the help of the Bendigo Parkour group Walk the Walls.

Those attending will be able to sign up for free Parkour workshops which will run all weekend and extend over the following months.

Have a go on the rock climbing wall or challenge friends on the wipe out inflatable with Come and Try sports also on offer as well as face painting, food vendors and more.

yourstars ARIES

HEARTWARMING STORY: The Nutbrown Hares are brought to life in a magical play involving beautiful puppetry, music and laughter.

Beloved story for kids to delight on the stage FAMILIES will be thrilled to see one of their favourite stories come to life in a brand new stage adaptation by Richard Tulloch of the beloved book Guess How Much I Love You at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre next week.

CDP Theatre Producers presents this dazzling new play which is designed for children aged from three and their adults, who all enjoy the enchanting adventure of Little and Big Nutbrown Hare.

For 25 years Sam McBratney’s timeless story, beautifully illustrated by Anita Jeram in gentle watercolours,

has captured people’s hearts.

It is the story of the Nutbrown Hares trying to find a way to measure the unmeasurable.

Big Nutbrown Hare’s heartwarming declaration to Little Nutbrown Hare, ‘I love you right up to the moon - AND BACK’, has helped this story become a way of saying ‘I love you’ all over the world.

The book has been translated into 57 languages and sold 47 million copies worldwide, making it a modern classic.

Sam McBratney is the author of more than one hundred books and scripts

Wangaratta selfmade market A self-made market featuring stalls showcasing handcrafted items will be held in Apex Park on Sunday from 9am until 1pm.

Celebrating the opening of the new Parkour area, there will also be music and free family entertainment.

Local spotlight walk and talk DISCOVER what the lives of fascinating nocturnal native animals look like during a Spotlight Walk and Talk being held on Friday, May 27 from 6pm, leaving from the Wangaratta Bowls Club.

Presented by the Rural City of Wangaratta with Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability, all are invited to take a walk through local bushland

and is known the world over for his best-selling family classics.

He became a teacher and taught at a further education college, a grammar school and a primary school before taking early retirement to concentrate on his career as a writer.

Sam passed away in 2020 at the age of 77 and is remembered not only by his wife, three children and six grandchildren, but also generations of readers whose hearts and minds he touched with his books.

The stage adaption of Guess How Much I Love You

and see these animals in their habitats.

The event is free but reservations are required by May 23 at www.events.humanitix. com/spotlight-walk-and-talk or email environment@wangaratta.vic.gov.au for more information.

Romantic fun in Same Time, Next Year THE Wangaratta Players will present the Bernard Slade play Same Time, Next Year at the Stage Door Studio in Evans Street from June 3 to June 11.

The romantic comedy tells the story of two people, married to others, who meet for a romantic tryst once a year for over 20 years, in a tale of love, loss and life.

Starring Alison Comensoli and Rick Harnwell, tickets are available at www. trybooking/BXCQT.

is presented by the team behind the Australian tours of The Gruffalo, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Spot.

The playful story of love and nature unfolds with beautiful puppetry, music and laughter as they discover the magic and colour of the seasons.

The family favourite will excite, educate and entertain new readers and first-time theatregoers.

Tickets are available for individuals and school bookings with shows on Monday, May 23 at 5pm and Tuesday, May 24 at 10am by visiting www.wpacc.com.au.

Dance and magic in Celtic Illusion ONE of the most unique productions touring the world, Irish dance and illusion sensation Celtic Illusion, will visit the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre in June.

The Reimagined tour is set to raise the bar once again with a breathtaking array of experiences fusing Irish dance, magic and influential flavours of Fosse and Michael Jackson, in Broadway style.

The show stars former lead dancer of Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance and star illusionist Anthony Street, with dance and illusion marvel, Georgia May plus a cast of champion dancers recruited from renowned productions across the world including Riverdance.

See it on Wednesday, June 22 at 7.30pm with tickets available at www.wpacc.com.au.

(March 21 to April 19) A stubborn refusal to go ahead on a project mystifies colleagues who expected more flexibility. But once you explain your position, they’ll understand and even applaud you.

TAURUS

(April 20 to May 20) A relationship seems to be stuck in the same place. Now it’s up to you, dear Bovine, to decide how far you want it to go and how intense you want it to be. Choose well and choose soon.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) A relationship progresses more slowly than you would prefer. Best advice: Insist on a frank and open discussion. What is learned could change minds and, maybe, hearts.

CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) It’s all right to be grateful to a workplace colleague who has done you a good turn. But gratitude shouldn’t be a life-long obligation. The time to break this cycle is now.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s going to be

especially nice to be the King of the Zodiac at this time. A recent money squeeze eases. Plans start to work out, and new friends enter Your Majesty’s domain.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Before you make a commitment on any level (personal, professional, legal), get all the facts. There might be hidden problems that could cause trouble later on.

LIBRA

(September 23 to October 22) Personal relationships improve. Professional prospects also brighten. A job offer could come through by month’s end. An old friend seeks to make contact.

SCORPIO

(October 23 to November 21) Your senses detect that something is not quite right about a matter involving a workplace colleague. Best advice: Follow your keen instincts and don’t get involved.

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) A prospect offers rewards, but it also demands that you assume a great deal of responsibility. Knowing you, you’re up to the challenge, so go for it, and good luck.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) A favor you did a long time ago is repaid, as a trusted colleague steps in to help you with a suddenly expanded workload. A family member has important news.

AQUARIUS

(January 20 to February 18) A new job offer could require moving across the country. But before you let your doubts determine your decision, learn more about the potentials involved.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your

sense of fair play doesn’t allow you to rush to judgment about a friend who might have betrayed you. Good! Because all the facts are not yet in.

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KING VALLEY NEWS

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

Biggest morning tea in Cheshunt today AN Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event will be held at the Cheshunt Hall today from around 10.30am.

Bring a plate to share with friends and enjoy raffles and more, with all money raised going to the Cancer Council to support research and those impacted by cancer.

For more information call Linda Cork on 5729 8507

Come enjoy Scrap art in Moyhu on Saturday

SIGN OF THE TIMES: A beautiful new sign now hangs outside the hub, designed by Jess Young and donated to Sustainable King Valley by Shanley Signs.

THE next Moyhu Lions Country Market will be held at the Moyhu Lions Park on Saturday morning from 8am until 12pm featuring a scrap art show, with all artworks made from recycled or scrap materials.

Entries are welcome with prizes to be won in the kids and adults sections, announced at 10.30am.

There will also be the usual range of stallholders plus egg and bacon rolls, sausages in bread and hash browns from the Moyhu Lions van, barista coffee made by Lou and lots of goodies on the community stall including Salus bread.

Singing workshop this weekend at Cheshunt MELBOURNE based multi-instrumentalist and singer Lucy Wise will be holding a singing workshop on Saturday afternoon at the Cheshunt Hall from 1.30pm to 2.45pm, prior to her performance there on Saturday night.

The workshop is $10 per person with participants also having the opportunity to perform a song at the show if they’d like to.

Bring a friend with tickets available now through www.trybooking.com.

Live music in Cheshunt Saturday night KING Valley Arts Presents will hold its fun and uplifting Music in May event with Lucy Wise, Evan Davis and Mischa Herman to play at the Cheshunt Hall on Saturday night at 7pm.

Evan and Mischa are both talented multi-instrumentalists who explore traditional Irish, Breton and Old Time American music, bringing together flute, accordion, guitar, whistle, and banjo in combinations that surprise and delight listeners.

Lucy Wise is a multi-instrumentalist and singer, accompanying herself on guitar, ukulele and Appalachian dulcimer, creating a contemporary sound drawing from folk, Old Time American and Celtic music.

Doors and bar open at 6.30pm with drinks at bar prices and tickets $25 per ticket, includes supper, ($10 for child 16 and under) including a Sustainable King Valley supper available at www.trybooking. com.

GLENROWAN Indoor Carpet Bowls is held at Glenrowan Recreation Reserve Hall each Wednesday - arrive 12.45pm for 1pm start.

The competition runs until 3.30pm4pm, and is followed by afternoon tea.

For more information, phone Frank on 0409 662 462.

AUSTRALIAN Plant Society (Wangaratta) will hold its next meeting on Saturday, May 28 with a visit to the garden of Ann and Peter Brain at 50 Talgai Drive, Waldara (off Yarrawonga Road, 6km from centre of Wangaratta).

Meet at 10.30am for 11am for a shared morning tea, tea and coffee provided. Bring morning tea, lunch and a folding chair.

For more details, phone John van Riet on 5725 7207.

CANCER Council Victoria’s Wangaratta volunteer group will hold an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, offering Devonshire tea at the Uniting Church Hall in Rowan Street today from 10am to 11.30am.

Entry is $10, and all proceeds go towards cancer research.

For more information, contact Barb Thomas on 5721 5737 or 0419 889 804.

BUSTLING HUB: Gayle Fergison and Andrew Sinclair weigh up their goods in the King Valley Food Hub at the Cheshunt Hall, which is thriving during its fortnightly open days.

All signs show early success of food hub A FOOD hub located at the Cheshunt Hall is proving to be a popular place to shop locally, share produce and to catch up with neighbours in the King Valley each fortnight.

An initiative of Sustainable King Valley, the outlet offers a way we can all reduce the amount of packaging we consume by purchasing our staple foods in bulk while also reducing our impact on the environment by sharing produce and shopping close to home.

Sustainable King Valley’s Jess Young said the hub is buzzing and about 27 families have signed up so far, which is a big number for a small community.

She said it’s also become another point of contact and place for a broad range of people to connect within their community.

“I’m blown away - it’s totally

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 Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062.

WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host lunch at the Wangaratta Club today from 12 noon.

Carpet bowls will run tomorrow and on 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 (enter via St Patrick’s Church yard).

CYCLING Without Age Wangaratta offers free tri-shaw rides to the elderly, and to people of any age with disabilities or reduced mobility.

The group provides regular rides around Wangaratta to people living at home, or living in care.

For more information, phone 0418 387 089 or email cwawangaratta@ gmail.com ELDORADO Carpet Bowls is held every Thursday from 12.45pm at the Eldorado Community Hall.

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exceeded my expectations,” she said.

“There is such a nice feeling of possibility - like it’s going to be this really nice place that continues to inspire new projects.

“The hall in general feels really alive with lots of things going on, like yoga, craft groups, music and more.”

Jess while it is a volunteer-run shop, people who come along can contribute as much or as little as they want to, with the produce share table reflecting the generosity of community spirit, filled last session with avocados, chestnuts, pomegranates and

SOCIAL CALENDAR SPRINGHURST Old Time Dance will be held at Springhurst Hall on Saturday from 7.30pm to 11pm.

Music provided by Bohuns, entry $10 per person, please bring a plate of supper to share.

For more information, phone 5726 5241.

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.

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

quinces, fresh from people’s gardens.

Other people are after their regular staples like oats, rice, olive oil, honey, fruit and nuts with new season King Valley Walnuts expected to arrive once they’ve been harvested.

“When your tree is full you can’t possibly eat it all yourself, so it’s a nice feeling to be able to share with others and see everyone going home with extra things in their basket,” said Jess.

Sustainable King Valley are also planning to hold workshops and information sessions based on what people want to learn about, having recently hosted a mushroom foraging expedition.

Jess said it was held when conditions were just right, so while they may start a timetable of events, any impromptu new additions will be shared

the Wangaratta Showgrounds.

Morning tea provided - please bring your own cup. For more information, contact Trevor Wolfel on 0476 891 596.

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

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

OSTINATO Wangaratta and District Community Choir meets every Tuesday from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Log Cabin, corner Faithfull and Chisholm Streets, Wangaratta.

New members are welcome to join this enthusiastic and welcoming group of singers.

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

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

For more information, phone 0418 574 404.

via their Facebook page.

It’s hoped the group will continue to expand its network with local growers so their produce can be made available direct to customers within their own community.

Visitors to the food hub this Saturday will also see a beautiful new sign outside which was designed by Jess and hung on metalwork made by her talented husband, Ben Jenkins.

The signboard itself was made and donated to the food hub by Shanley Signs, with Sustainable King Valley expressing its gratitude for their generosity.

The hub’s next open day is this Saturday from 10.30am to 12.30pm, with the group also planning to provide supper to all those attending the King Valley Arts live music event which is being held at the hall on Saturday night.

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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Plenty of opportunities for volunteers OAKFM radio station has more than 30 active volunteers, and according to station president Neil Barassi, they ‘simply couldn’t do it without them’.

Their volunteers work as committee members who manage general business and running of the station, as radio announcers who present their own music programs from an hour to several hours a week, a sports commentary team who broadcast local sporting events and general volunteers who help raise funds through BBQ’s and cake stalls.

“As a not for profit community radio station, we need to be financial in order to continue providing our service and to do that we need dedicated and passionate people that love music that we all like to listen to,” Mr Barassi said.

OAKFM is always on the lookout for volunteers of all ages and abilities who are able to support in any way they can.

“We encourage people with skills or passion in using computers and social media, in presenting their own music program or those who have an interest in promoting and supporting our radio station.

“OAKFM gives people the opportunity to have a go and play their music to a wider audience and we are proud to have people of all ages and abilities at our station looking after their own mental health and feeling a part of this great community.

“There is too much great music in our lifetime to lose and we are happy to keep playing all the great classics that are no longer being played.”

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HELPING HANDS: Volunteer lead digital mentor Justine Wescott, volunteer mentor Tanya Grant and volunteer mentor and office administrator Helen James with Be Connected participants Fred Samhammer and Jennifer Allen at front.

Volunteers vital, and more are needed

VOLUNTEERS are a vital part across many businesses, including Neighbourhood Houses like Pangerang Community House.

Neighbourhood houses rely heavily on funding for their programs however that only goes so far and can only help support a limited number of programs.

Pangerang Community House in Wangaratta offers a variety of programs including arts and crafts, cooking, computers and digital support, childcare, women’s wellness workshops, the Be Connected program, social

groups and community lunches.

“We have lots of people who volunteer their time at Pangerang for different events and programs,” Pangerang Community House executive officer Tennille Hall said.

“We have regular volunteers who assist every week in our childcare room, office, the Be Connected program and our cooking program but we do need more.”

Two programs needing more volunteers specifically are Be Connected and Homework Club.

“The Be Connected program

is our digital support program for people over the age of 50,” Ms Hall said.

“We are not looking for IT experts, simply people who are patient, kind and have a working knowledge of their own mobile phone and a basic understanding of the internet.”

The second program Homework Club - is a new initiative about to begin which will support primary aged children with their homework sheets each week.

“We are seeking volunteers to help support this program on

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either a weekly or fortnightly roster during school terms.

“It would be a great opportunity for retired teachers, or those on leave from teaching that would like to continue to support children in a more relaxed environment.

“We know that many children have been impacted by the home learning which occurred during COVID school closures and we are hoping we can make a difference and support some of these children.”

In the coming months, Pangerang will be expanding

their services to deliver programs and activities in communities surrounding Wangaratta through their new Mobile Community Hub, which will present new opportunities for volunteers to become involved.

“Without the support of volunteers offering their time and knowledge, we would simply not be able to do this,” Ms Hall said.

“Volunteers bring, along with their life experiences, a wonderful energy to the House, and an enthusiasm for the opportunity to learn new things.”

TO OUR PANGER ANG VOLUNTEERS

THANK YOU! Y O U A R E VA L U E D , A P P R E C I AT E D & M A K I N G A DIFFERENCE

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Come join us WANGARATTA SES brigade are looking to expand their emergency response capabilities, actively searching for new volunteers to join an ever-expanding team at their Handley Street headquarters.

With some 28 volunteers already plying their trade with Wangaratta’s SES unit controller Jess Zuber believes the opportunity to respond to a range of emergencies throughout the region was attractive for any prospective volunteers.

“We respond to such a diverse range of jobs,” she said.

“You can go to a car accident then there might be a tree down or even an earthquake - you never know what you’re going to get.

“Mother Nature throws a lot at us and SES manages it very well.”

Wangaratta crews were relied upon to respond to 244 requests for assistance in the last 12 months, attending just shy of 150 fallen trees, 25 instances of building damage, 26 road rescues and six floods.

Thank you SES volunteers

MORE MEMBERS: Wangaratta SES unit controller Jess Zuber is keen for more community members to get involved.

They were also on scene to assist other emergency service responses a total of 19 times.

According to Ms Zuber, the Wangaratta unit had fostered a highlycommitted team approach to supporting community members, in turn creating a welcoming environment for individuals volunteering for

the first time.

“The people are so committed to helping our communities,” she said.

“We have volunteers getting out of bed at 3am when it is wet and cold to respond to an emergency it’s incredible.”

For more information about volunteering with the SES, visit ses.vic.gov.au.

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“AFL North East Border and its associated leagues wish to thank all its hard working clubs, club committee members and club volunteers for their commitment and effort to football and netball this season so far in 2022.

The work the club volunteer does is extraordinary when you add in the full time job hours, family time and personal time into the equation, how these club volunteers find time to help out when they can, consistently; week after week and year after year is to be applauded.

This year has been tougher on our back of house volunteers with two new systems to be educated and savvy within a short space of time; but AFL North East Border thanks all clubs for jumping in and

becoming proficient quickly.

On the back of the last two years, for the volunteers to continue to turn up and help out is fantastic for all our clubs.

This year however, there is a greater feeling of confidence that all your hard work at club level will fruit the reward of a return to finals later in the year.

From us here at AFL North East Border, we thank everyone for putting their hand up to help in any capacity.

To the gate staff, the canteen helpers, the time keepers, our netball co-ordinators, our football co-ordinators, the game day secretary, the score board attendants, our netball score bench helpers- your work is critical for our clubs and we thank you.”

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VITAL: Amanda Chynoweth has been volunteering two days a week at RSPCA Wangaratta since 2017 and enjoys being around the animals.

THE RSPCA could not function at such a high standard without the vital assistance of its volunteers.

Volunteers assist in many ways including caring for animals in the shelters, assisting with administrative tasks and helping with special events, fundraising and promotions that take place throughout the year.

The minimum age to volunteer is 15 years (with some roles requiring a minimum age of 18) and the RSPCA asks volunteers to make a six month commitment to volunteering, often with four-hour shifts on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

Working at the shelter can include tasks such as walking the dogs, animal enrichment, cleaning enclosures and/ or bedding and of course enjoying lots of cuddles.

As a shelter volunteer you may be working outdoors or in smelly and dirty conditions.

Animal bedding, surgical scrubs, toys and donated goods all need to be cleaned, sorted and stored.

It can be physically demanding, but also incredibly rewarding to directly help animals in need.

If you have a passion for animal welfare and some time to give, this could be a volunteer opportunity for you.

Ending animal cruelty is a mammoth task, and RSPCA Victoria can’t do it alone so if you would like to volunteer, contact the Wangaratta RSPCA today.

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The presence of volunteers provide a vital link to the local community whilst providing Northeast Health Wangaratta consumers with additional personalised care and support.

Often clinical staff don’t have the time to provide the social support that makes people comfortable whilst under our care, volunteers bring with them the time and ability to provide that support. Normally, just about everywhere you look at Northeast Health, you would see volunteers in action, and after a 2 year hold, we are looking to return volunteers back where they belong. Volunteers support in many roles such as; personal centred care, resident activity programs, consumer advisors and much more.

What does it take to be a volunteer at NHW? A sense of community, good communication skills and time available. If you’ve ever thought ‘I can do that’ then now is the time to act. Whatever your reasons, whatever your age, your back ground or skills – we are now on the lookout for people to join our team of volunteers. For more information please contact the Volunteer Services Team (03) 5722 5297.

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Founder of Project365, Peter Rourke, said the group had been supported by so many people across the local area during the past 12 months and to see it all come to fruition was just fantastic.

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mental illness, or who had family members or friends who had - and none hesitated to be involved when the call went out.

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Condolences to the Talarico and Costantino families on the passing of our friend Angela.

A truly amazing person who was more than a neighbour, colleague and friend.

We could never have asked for a better person to be part of our lives.

Rest in peace. ~ Mario and Vittoria (dec), Galie.

TALARICO, Angela.

Our deepest sympathy to Mario, Enio and Rosie, Maryanne and Shane, and their respective families for your loss.

Angela was larger than life and our lasting memory will always be her bubbly personality and infectious smile, we are forever grateful to have known her, gone but never forgotten. ~ Americo and Rosie, John and Rosa, Galie and families.

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Wangaratta students compare admirably

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

New members are always welcome.

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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

BY STEVE in VCE, but there are many KELLY other factors that contribute their desired outcome such skelly@ nemedia.com.au as getting into a university course of their choice.

Wangaratta’s three secDespite students dealing ondary schools stack up well with adversity from the pan- when compared to others demic in 2020 and the touted across the region and even country-city education divide, several metropolitan counthey performed reasonably terparts across the state. well judging by the VCE study Galen Catholic College scores released by the Victo- and Cathedral College both rian Curriculum and Assess- achieved a median study ment Authority (VCCA). score of 29 with Galen get-

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ting a slightly better percentage of 40+ scores at 3.6pc compared to Cathedral’s 3.3pc.

But while Wangaratta High School had a lesser median study score at 26, it was better than Galen and Cathedral with a 40+ percentage of 3.9.

Across the region Goulburn Valley Grammar School in Shepparton had a median 35 with 21.6pc achieving 40+, placing it 30th best in Victoria.

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.

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

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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year local graduates Kayla Fisher

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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

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double degree in Arts and Public looking forward to the next step.”

Policy with a major in third-world “The offer I received was my Amy, 18, will be doing development at the Australian first choice so I’m really happy occupational therapy at Deakin National University in Canberra. with that. but hopes to branch into “I was happy with my ATAR “I’ll jump straight in this year I humanitarian work in third world score even if I thought I could do think because my initial plans to countries. better but it’s been a tough year,” have a gap year and travel aren’t “I had hoped for a higher ATAR Kayla said. likely now. but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty “It was difficult not having “Eventually I want to go into happy with how I went,” Amy said. feedback from classmates because allied health overseas and Kayla “Last year I really missed out on I didn’t know if I was doing okay and I have always talked about having the balance of sport and or needed to improve. collaborating; she’s more interested social aspects of school which really in the politics side and I’d do the “But, I got there in the end and am help me get through the study aspect. 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.

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Solid weekend for Wangaratta Dragons THE Wangaratta Dragons Hockey Club had a busy weekend across five different grades.

Men’s The men’s team played really well, Jordan Benton dominated up forward scoring two goals and was best on this week.

Scott Tongola was a welcome return bringing some pace and hard running back to the midfield.

The game ended with a three-all draw.

Women’s The ladies team had another great game, coming together nicely as a team and enjoying the cohesive team atmosphere.

The ladies have worked hard to play an attacking style of game that can be made a strong defensive team when required.

There was great supportive talk starting from the defenders that carried through to the strikers.

IN CONTROL: Olive Murray scored in the under 12s.

PHOTO: Kylie Samson The Dragons have a way to worrying about the results.

This has created a really go yet, but things are looking well-bonded team who love positive for the team. playing together every week.

Under 17 girls Amelie Griffin and Tully The girls came up against the very strong Corowa Ru- McGahey combined well to save many shots at goal. therglen United.

With the girls just short of They focused as always on enjoying the game and not a full team it meant that the

WET: James Wheeler in action. attacking positions had to fill in some gaps, so Lily Gibb and Chloe Collins covered a lot of ground during the game, showing their strength.

Ada Wheeler and Ellie Samson, together with Frankie McGahey followed the ball as best as they could,

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie however, a goal did not eventuate this week.

Under 12 girls The under 12 girls played a great game against the visitors from Beechworth.

Despite not walking away with the victory the young ladies had a ball.

With goals from newcomers to the team, Olive Murray and Ellie Samson, you couldn’t find a happier bunch of girls.

Greta Le and captain for the day, Lily Radnor, also played amazing games chasing down the ball and working back into defence.

They were unlucky to get beaten by three goals.

Under 12 boys The under 12 boys are really starting to come together and play as a team.

With Joseph Robertson pulling on the goalie pads for his second game in goals, he’s certainly going to be a goalie to keep your eye on in the future.

With the assistance of Alex and Lachie Rymill running through center, young James Wheeler scored his first goal of the season, with many more to come.

Unfortunately the young lads were overpowered by a strong Scots team and went down 5-1.

NATIONAL NEWS

City’s Florin Berenguer back for ALM semi

Tigers coach addresses Martin’s AFL future

By AAP NEWSWIRE PREMIERS Melbourne City will be able to call upon star playmaker Florin Berenguer in a massive boost for their A-League Men semifinals against Adelaide United.

Berenguer hasn’t played since injuring his hamstring in the April 9 loss to Melbourne Victory but had previously been one of the ALM’s most influential players.

Coach Patrick Kisnorbo confirmed the 33-year-old Frenchman was fit to feature against Adelaide, with the first leg on tonight at Coopers Stadium.

“He’s fit enough to play,” Kisnorbo said.

“Obviously a big boost, we haven’t had Florin for a while now and it’s another midfielder we have amongst us.

“I don’t know if he’ll start tomorrow or what type of game time he can have.”

City haven’t beaten the other top-four teams - Victory, Western United and Adelaide this season in nine attempts - but Kisnorbo dismissed any concerns over the record, while delighting in a longer break ahead of finals.

“We haven’t had a nine-day break, in god knows for how long. We haven’t even had a six-day break for months and months,” he said.

“It’s something we haven’t had a lot of so it’s good to get that time we needed.”

City play Adelaide at Coopers on Wednesday then host the Reds at AAMI Park on Sunday.

“It means we get a second chance if things go wrong but we’re looking to go there and obviously put a good performance in,” midfielder Connor Metcalfe.

“Hopefully we can put a few goals in the first (leg)Â then bring them back here and do the same.”

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UNKNOWN: Speculation is mounting Richmond’s Dustin Martin could finish his AFL career outside of Melbourne.

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RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick has given Dustin Martin his blessing if the Tigers superstar wants to leave the Melbourne AFL fishbowl.

The three-time Norm Smith medallist is two games back from his six-week break from the AFL due to personal reasons.

Martin took a leave of absence from Richmond after the Tigers’ roundone loss against Carlton as he continues to grieve the death of his father last December.

Rumours have floated around about the 30-yearold wanting to live a more private life outside an AFL-obsessed state and move to Sydney.

Hardwick on Tuesday addressed the possibility of Martin finishing his illustrious 263-game career away from Punt Rd. “He’s a very important player to our footy club, on the field and off the field,” Hardwick said ahead of Richmond’s Dreamtime at the ‘G blockbuster.

“What he gives us, he’s paid us in spades.

“Whatever Dustin’s decision is moving forward is up to Dustin and to be honest he has my blessing.

“What he’s given me, us, our fans, he has been

incredible and whatever we get from here on in is a bonus.

“I’m just lucky I get to see him on a weekly basis perform and train the way he does.

“He was a bit sore last week, he’d never put up his hand and say he was a little bit underdone.

“He’s a required Richmond player and a very important Richmond player.”

Hardwick hailed Martin’s influence in victories over Collingwood and Hawthorn as the Brownlow medallist played mainly as a forward.

“The way this guy prepares physically and mentally is first-class, it’s what the great ones do,” Hardwick said.

“There’s no coincidence the work he puts in gets rewarded with his on-field performances.

“Even after (Tuesday’s training) session, he’s doing extra running because that’s the sort of performer he is.

“We use him as an example for our young blokes, ‘listen you want to reach that level, first of all good luck but this is how you go about it’.”

Martin was drafted by Richmond in 2009 and has become one of the club’s all-time greats in spearheading the Tigers to premierships in 2017, 2019 and 2020.

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GOOD PASS: Steph Parsons fires a pass off.

DETERMINED: Addi Miller has eyes on the ball in the dying minutes of extra time in the grand final. PHOTO: Dawn Allen

SOLID: Maddison Rea sets up strong in defence.

Netballers impress at Shepparton tournament WANGARATTA Netball Association representative teams travelled to Shepparton for the final tournament before the zone carnival at the end of the month.

Wangaratta has six teams over four age groups.

The youngest team, the u11s, finished the season with another outstanding performance finishing with four wins, two losses but no finals are played at this level.

A great tournament for our u13 championship team saw them only miss finals by percentage.

Lainey Draper and Olivia Smith were great in defence, providing pressure and turnovers for the team.

It was a tough day for the u13 reserve team after their success at Wodonga.

Undermanned and a changed lineup due to ill-

ness, the team played hard all day but failed to make finals.

The u15 white and u15 championship teams both missed out on finals.

Elle Gibson showed development as she played up for the day and showed persistence and skill.

A depleted and injury ridden u17s team showed heart and determination as they romped into the grand

final against Murray Football and Netball League.

At the end of the 18 minutes the teams could not be split and the game went into extra time.

Makeely Gottschling ran the mid-court and Rose Henry shot accurately both providing spark and energy for the team.

Liv Holmes and Abbey Moore were ferocious in defence.

The team went down by two goals to be runners-up for the day.

“We could not be prouder of the girls, it was a fabulous game and it took extra time for them to beat us,” coach Stacey Lamb said.

Lamb believes these girls have something special and is looking forward to zone finals next month.

“The girls were exhaust-

ed but they never gave up, they fight for every ball and it’s beautiful to watch,” she said.

The Wangaratta teams will go to Albury for the North East Regional Championships on Sunday, May 29.

Teams who finish in the top two positions will go to the State Championships at the State Netball Hockey Centre in Melbourne.

MATCH RESULTS

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WRAPPED UP: Connor Hughes looks for a quick pass before he’s tackled by Kane Dean.

CLEAR IT: Preston Coleman boots the ball away from the Kangaroos’ defensive 50.

UNDER 17 SCOREBOARD Kangaroos Centrals

2.0 4.3

4.0 6.8

9.1 7.9

UNDER 14 SCOREBOARD 13.2 (80) 10.12 (72)

GOALS: KANGAROOS: J. Blake 3, P. Coleman 3, S. Turla 3, T. Hogan 2, C. Hughes 1. CENTRALS: C. Gilbert 3, J. Devine 2, M. Prestianni 2, H. Barry 1, C. Eames 1, A. Simmonds 1 BEST: KANGAROOS: P. Coleman, T. Hogan, C. Hines, C. Hughes, J. Blake, S. Turla. CENTRALS: T. Rufford-Sharpe, E. Maclean, C. Johnson, B. Hamill, H. Barry, B. Nolan.

Tigers

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4.7

5.9

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Benalla Bulldogs

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1.3

3.3

5.5 (35)

GOALS: TIGERS: S. Allan 2, D. Cleal 2, J. Whitehouse 2, Z. Borbidge 1, J. Correll 1.

BENALLA BULLDOGS: O. Beaton 2, M. Macfarlane 2, S. Begley 1 BEST: TIGERS: Z. Borbidge, M. Corrigan, C. Hooper, J. Wall, D. Cleal, A. McClen. BENALLA BULLDOGS: D. Pastuszka, J. Liddington, B. Spinks, R. Sammon, B. Calvert, J. Russell.

Mansfield v Junior Magpies match cancelled.

College Benalla Giants

2.2 1.1

5.6 4.3

8.8 8.4

MARK: Zac O’Shannessy goes in for a chest mark in the wet conditions.

11.9 (75) 12.5 (77)

GOALS: COLLEGE: C. Lugg 3, C. McNamara 2, C. Fitzgerald 1, B. Harrison 1, R. Harvey 1, L. Jones 1, A. Kennedy 1, H. Lloyd 1. BENALLA GIANTS: S. Cox 7, T. Binion 2, R. Ely 2, unknown 1 BEST: COLLEGE: J. Brewer, R. Harvey, A. Kennedy, C. Lugg, H. Lloyd, N. Scholte.

Kangaroos Centrals

3.1 1.0

5.3 1.2

8.4 3.4

PINNED: Ed McLeen gets caught with his arms to his side.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

UNDER 12 SCOREBOARD 13.4 (82) 3.5 (23)

Kangaroos Centrals

3.1 0.0

5.1 0.0

7.2 0.0

7.4 (46) 0.3 (3)

GOALS: KANGAROOS: W. Graham 6, E. Clayton 2, J. Coleman 2, H. Laverty 2, O. Reynolds 1. CENTRALS: C. Boman 2, K. Hadley 1 BEST: KANGAROOS: J. Coleman, H. Laverty, W. Graham, B. O’Keefe, B. Stafford, A. Brett. CENTRALS: S. Steer, J. Lewis, R. McNamara, S. Johnson, A. Jayet, J. Buckley.

GOALS: KANGAROOS: O. Edwards 3, M. Murphy 1, M. Sacco 1, M. Skermer 1, A. Symons 1 BEST: KANGAROOS: M. Murphy, A. Symons, C. Kelly, M. Coleman, N. Gigliotti, K. White. CENTRALS: N. Jones, S. Elkington, B. Johns, A. Fraser, S. Gales, A. Knobel.

Tigers Benalla Bulldogs

Tigers v Benalla Bulldogs results unavailable.

2.2 3.2

2.4 3.4

3.9 4.5

3.9 (27) 5.8 (38)

GOALS: TIGERS: D. Hooper 2, M. Correll 1. BENALLA BULLDOGS: C. Breheny 2, J. Priest 1, T. Reeve 1, X. Rhodes 1 BEST: TIGERS: Z. Carroll, W. Simpson, L. Alexander, S. Morey, R. Webb, M. Togolo Hill. BENALLA BULLDOGS: C. Breheny, L. Glass, S. Gates, H. Carter, M. Butterworth, L. Ham.

Bright Imperials

0.0 0.1 0.1 6.5 11.12 18.16

0.1 (1) 25.22 (172)

GOALS: IMPERIALS: M. Marek 7, M. Gay 4, M. Semmens 3, L. Ingleton 3, R. Canning 2, A. Direen 2, C. Maher 1, J. Marek 1, H. O’Brien BEST: BRIGHT: F.Stephens, G. Couch Trinder, L. Russell, S. Murdzevski, A. Grasser, T. Heuperman.

IMPERIALS: M. Semmens, M. Marek, C. Maher, J. Marek, M. Gay, L. Ingleton.

Mansfield v Junior Magpies results unavailable.

College Benalla Giants

0.1 4.2

2.2 2.2 7.4 11.10

3.2 (20) 13.15 (93)

GOALS: COLLEGE: H. Bowman 1, C. Pasquali 1, D. Young 1. BENALLA GIANTS: J. Hart 3, A. Siede-Davon 3, C. Binion 2, M. Cooney 2, O. Boyle 1, N. Hogan 1, X. Wapling 1 BEST: COLLEGE: H. McKenzie, T. Massey-Chase, H. Bowman, L. Sims, J. Llewellyn, J. McGennisken. BENALLA GIANTS: X. Wapling, O. Boyle, M. Smyth, J. Mathieson, L. Hyland, B. Buitenhuis.

Bright Imperials

3.4 0.0

4.5 0.1

8.8 0.3

11.10 (76) 0.3 (3)

GOALS: BRIGHT: G. Banks 3, J. Oswin 2, N. White 2, J. Brewster 1, O. Herschell 1, A. Tanaskovic 1, J. Toy 1 BEST: BRIGHT: B. Buckland, C. Garratt, N. White, G. Banks, A. Tanaskovic, H. West. IMPERIALS: R. Ingleton, G. Marek, C. Walsh, J. Ambrose, F. Hughes.

Myrtleford Black Junior Magpies

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4.1 (25) 3.14 (32)

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD BLACK: T. McPherson 2, Z. Hazeldine 1, S. Lupo 1.

JUNIOR MAGPIES results unavailable BEST: MYRTLEFORD BLACK: H. Muraca, J. Jennings, H. McIntyre, Z. Hazeldine, S. Barnik, T. McPherson. JUNIOR MAGPIES results unavailable.

College Benalla Giants

4.3 0.0

8.7 13.10 0.0 1.0

17.10 (112) 1.0 (6)

GOALS: COLLEGE: N. Allan 4, W. Pickett 4, R. Monk 2, L. Sims 2, J. Duffy 1, J. Guley 1, T. Llewellyn 1, C. O’Brien 1, L. O’Brien 1. BENALLA GIANTS: T. Mount 1 BEST: COLLEGE: C. Bowman, L. Sims, W. Pickett, N. Allan, L. O’Brien, Z. Peebles.

BENALLA GIANTS: R. McCarthy, C. Bowen, H. Bowen, N. Cooney, H. Skelton, D. Henshaw.

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Demons pushed on court by Bats, Hawks blown away

By NATHAN DE VRIES THE damp court conditions on Saturday produced an array of strong matches across the A grade fixture, including a nail-biting finish to Milawa’s match against the Bats at Goorambat.

The Demons managed to fend off a determined Goorambat side to emerge victorious with a 45-35 win.

Milawa lead by 13 goals at the first change, an offensive burst which coach Stacey Lamb said showed the true strength of the side.

“We flew out of the blocks and were hitting goals from everywhere,” she said.

“Saturday was the first game all year where we have played with our full side and everyone available.

“Things just happened and the girls really gelled.”

The Demons spread the margin out to 16 goals by half time, but Goorambat started to fight back late in the match.

DEFENDER: Hayley Cunningham shone in the Hawks’ loss to Whorouly on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie From a 16 goal deficit at three quarter time, the Bats had all the momentum and came within 10 goals before the final whistle sounded.

“We knew that we were playing well but also knew that Goorambat are a quality side and would come back at us,” Lamb said.

“We had some changes and tried some things but Goorambat kept playing

well and came back at us.

“We slowed up in the last quarter and really need to push hard and finish games off stronger.

“Goorambat did beat us in the last quarter and we take a lot away from that - no one plays the perfect game so we see that as things that we can work on and work out as the season goes on.”

Lamb said goal attack Mi-

ROVERS BROWN: (Back L-R) Jeynelle Mills (coach), Milla Schubert, Sophia Pasquali, Estella Hernandez, Matilda Taylor, Holly McCarthy (front L-R) Ivy Howard, Lily Shanley, Jaymie Law, Annie Harding, (absent) Isabella Amery.

INTERCEPT: Whorouly’s Grace Way looks to turn the ball over in the Lions’ defensive end.

kaela Cose (29 goals) had an outstanding match, as well as Sarah Matthews-Vincent in defence as mid court player Shani Rickard.

At North Wangaratta, the Hawks had their hands full with a strong Whorouly squad, the Lions taking the points with a convincing 4129 win.

The score was within two goals at half-time before the Lions accelerated, capitalising on errors to double the margin from three quarter time to come home by 12 goals.

Sally Wood and Jane-Maree Fitzpatrick were best on for Whorouly, while Hawks Hayley Cunningham and Tess Devine impressed for the home team.

In other round eight matches, Bonnie Doon defeated Moyhu by 19 goals, Greta remained undefeated with a 49-20 win up at Bright, and Benalla All Blacks got home by four goals over Tarrawingee.

ROVERS GOLD: (Back L-R) Remy Dahl, Tahli Hutton, Maya Vincent, Jayla Keys, Emily McMurray, Ruby Bihun, Colleen Balfour (coach), (front L-R) Hannah O’Connor, Alex Uebergang, Tilly Flynn.

ROVERS NAVY: (L-R) Emma Shanley (Coach), Anastasia Ford, Anabelle Simmonds, Faithe Butterworth, Lia McKeown, Philomena Ford, Lucy Nolan and Nellie Linden.

Final grading week for junior netball WANGARATTA junior netball wrapped up their final week of grading after three rounds.

The competition will now release their draw for the rest of the season.

Round 3 results: Premier League A: Whorouly Lions 2 V 42 Rovers Brown; Magpies Black 33 V 13 Rovers Gold; Magpies White 19 V 22 Saints Black.

Premier League B: Milawa Red 19 V 14 Rovers Yellow; Magpies Pink 13 V 8 Rovers Navy; Tarrawingee 1 V 30 Rovers Pink.

Section 1: Saints Red 28 V 0 Hotshots; Rovers White 13 V 19 Milawa Blue; Greta Dev 16 V 10 Moyhu Dev. Section 2: Yarra Sevens 17 V 7 Dynamite; Alpha Wolves 2 V 28 Rovers Orange; The Rockets 12 V 4 Rovers Black.

Section 3: Whorouly Cubs 6 V 8 Netburners; Wang Stars 10 V 5 Star Strikers; Doves 4 V 15 Swifts.

Section 4: Firebirds 18 V 15 Renegades; Wolf Pack 3 V 13 Milawa Saints; Wild West 0 V 17 Panthers.

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Devils delight in La Fiera Cup clash

By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA City took home the La Fiera Cup on Sunday afternoon.

Two goals from star striker Adam Burchell steered his side home to a clinical 4-1 victory at Savoy Park in one of the more one-sided La Fiera clashes in recent times.

Burchell converted from the penalty spot in the 19th minute with Ethan Whiley shortly following his lead in the 35th minute, getting on the end of a cross.

Myrtleford’s Connor Caponecchia then also scored from the spot straight after half-time (50th minute) to bridge the gap to 2-1, however, the Devils then kicked into gear.

Dan Kelly got on the board (67th) to make it 3-1 with the Savoys needing a miracle to snatch the cup but Burchell’s second (80th) all but sealed it for the visitors.

“We’re very happy with the win and how we played,” Wangaratta City coach Daniel Vasilevski said.

“In the first half we had our fair share of chances but couldn’t convert but once they scored early in the second half that really kicked us into gear.

“Myrtleford are a good side, they’ve got some good players like Connor Caponecchia and Nagus Henry so no doubt they’ll be in

STAND OUT: Ethan Whiley was on fire in Wangaratta City’s win. the top four or five at the end of the season.

“We knew what we needed to do and we showed aggression and won the ball back with tackles which was good to see.”

Whiley was on fire all day and was named man of the match.

“Ethan had a really good game,” Vasilevski said.

“He was creating a bit and got on the end of a cross which was good to see.

“He’s having a good season.”

Vasilevski was stoked with his team’s foot-on-the-throat mentality.

“I think the most pleasing thing was that even though we were 3-1 up we were still pushing for another goal,” he said.

“That can be the difference between winning and letting a side back in so it was good that we were relentless.

“The rivalry probably isn’t as

PHOTO: Janet Watt strong as it has been but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing because there can be a lot of passion when we play Myrtleford.

“We respect each other though and we were just happy to get the three points.”

The victory has Wangaratta one point clear in second spot and just a point behind league leaders Albury United.

The Devils face Albury Hotspurs on Sunday at Aloysius Park.

Lady Devils dashed by Savoys

By NATHAN DE VRIES

IN one of the biggest matches of the fixture, Wangaratta’s division one women were undone by a strong Myrtleford side, the Lady Devils defeated 2-6 at Myrtleford in the much-loved La Fiera clash.

The visitors kept pace with the Savoys, trading goals to head into the second half of the match on even footing with the scoreline sitting at 2-2.

However, the undermanned Wangaratta squad lost their focus, conceding four goals before the end of play.

Coach Lockie Campbell said the match was a learning experience for the young side.

“We did have five players out in the end, our attacking strength isn’t what it normally was so we did miss a fair bit going forward without pace and our skillful wingers,” he said.

“It’s a little bit unfortunate there, and still missing a little bit of depth in the midfield, it was a little bit too open.

HEAD TO HEAD: Isabella Antonello and Sherry Brown race to chase down the ball.

PHOTO: Janet Watt “I think it just comes down to mentality - there were a lot of young girls who had to step up for the first time in such a big game like this, they probably just got a bit worried about making the

wrong decision, which in turn led to making the wrong decision.

“It’s just small things like that, but they’re young girls, it’s all a learning curve for them, so hopefully they were able to take

something out of it.”

Naomi Howe found the back of the net twice for the Lady Devils, while Savoys’ star striker Summer Caponecchia finished with four of her own.

“I did ask one of the girls to hassle Summer (Caponecchia) every time she got on the ball, but she was still just a step too slow,” Campbell said.

“We just gave Summer all of that freedom in the midfield, who was able to run forward and create all of those opportunities for them.

“It was a bit disappointing not to be able to keep her under wraps which would’ve changed the game drastically - she’s an amazing player, she knows what she’s doing out on the field, she goes in hard and she knows how to win a ball which is exactly what you want from a player.”

Campbell said it was heartening to see such a large and enthusiastic crowd at the ground, and hoped for similar followings in matches to come.

Under 14s fly flag for Rovers WANGARATTA Rovers’ under 14 team was the only one of the Hawks’ female football sides to take the field on Sunday, with a bye scheduled for the open women, and the under 17s’ Wodonga Bulldogs opponents forced to forfeit.

Despite missing a number of regular players, the Hawks managed to field 13 enthusiastic girls to play against 14 Bulldogs at WJ Findlay Oval.

The width of the ground was reduced, but the girls played on a full-length pitch, making for plenty of free-flowing football which tested both teams’ running and endurance.

Captain for the day was Lucy Kiely, who played superbly in the backline, rebounding several attempts on goal with strong hands and great reading of the play.

Jayla Keys, who played in the under 14s’ inaugural season, returned for her first hit-out of 2022. She was thrown straight into the action in the backline and later the midfield, taking strong grabs playing in front of her opponent, and tackling and putting on some great defensive pressure when required.

Highlights of the game included several effective handballs out of congested situations, to free players on the outside who were able to kick the ball long into attack, resulting in forward-line entries in each quarter of the game.

After a great passage of teamwork in the first quarter, the ball ended in the hands of Lily Gibb, who kicked long and slotted an impressive goal to get the Rovers on the scoreboard.

The Hawks’ second goal came from another passage of play in the second quarter in which several players assist in link-up play which took the ball from the back line into the forward line.

Some excellent running from Christina Fitzgerald Baboussouras, who dived on the loose ball heading for the boundary near the goals and tapped it back into play, was followed by Chloe Mizzi swooping onto the ground ball with a clean pick-up and kicking truly to register her first goal for the Rovers this season.

The girls continued to run hard in the second half of the game, with some excellent leading and front position work from Sadie Skewes, who fought bravely all game.

Ruck duties were shared by Ella Pund and Lara Maples, who both won many of the taps at stoppages and put the ball to the advantage of our midfielders.

Other players who ran hard through the middle were Lily Currie Fraser, Lily Gibb, Chloe Mizzi, Jayla Keys, Pippa O’Connor and Harper McGrath.

Some great forward line running and pressure was applied by Zierra Melbourne and Trinity Hassgall, who both tackled well, working hard to keep the ball in the attacking end.

Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 2.0 (12) lost to Wodonga Bulldogs 6.4 (40).

Goals: Lily Gibb, Chloe Mizzi.

Awards - Christina Fitzgerald-Baboussouras, Sadie Skewes, Jayla Keys, Lucy Kiely.

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WANGARATTA Rovers netballers finally tasted success on Saturday afternoon.

The Hawks hadn’t managed to notch a victory up in their first five games of the season, but that would change in round six.

Jo Cresswell’s girls never looked troubled against Wodonga at Martin Park, leading from start to finish, ending up convincing 16 goal (28-44) winners.

Mikaela Trethowan was outstanding in defence in her side’s victory, while Sam

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Kreltszheim was excellent in the attacking third with 20 goals.

“We were all very happy to get our first win,” Cresswell said.

“It was on our terms for most of the game but there were moments there when we let them back in the game but we then pulled away.

“I was definitely closing

my eyes at some stages, I was worried that what happened against Myrtleford would happen again but the girls did really well.”

Despite the wet conditions, Cresswell was stoked with the brand of netball the Hawks played.

“I was thinking the wet day would make it a bit of a scrappy game,” she said.

“It didn’t though and we were able to use our speed and power the whole game.

“Once we settled in we played really well.”

Trethowan is on

Essendon’s VFL list but has been playing netball when she isn’t picked for their games. “’Mik’ played the best game of O&M netball I’ve seen from her,” Cresswell said.

“She just keeps on putting out good performances, it’s fantastic having her because we didn’t expect her to play until after the interleague bye.

“She’s an amazing athlete with great power and elevation and she just loves her netball as much as she does her football.”

Cresswell also praised her shooters.

“We’ve got three shooters (Kelsie Wilson, Sam Kretlszheim and Sarah Riches) that we rotate through,” she said.

“Sam and Kelsie have been connecting really well - they played a whole game together against Yarrawonga because Sarah was out and they played well so we put them together again on the weekend.”

Wangaratta Rovers will now need to take their new-found confidence to

their clash against league heavyweight CorowaRutherglen on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Wangaratta got back on the winner’s list against Myrtleford.

The Magpies were simply too good, grabbing a 50-37 win at home.

Georgia Clark was on fire netting 30 goals, while Hannah Grady’s super consistent season continued with an exceptional display in defence.

For the Saints, Ellie Cooper and Sally Botter impressed.

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