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Health counsellors urging parents to discuss risks with youth

Vaping is on the rise YOUNG people in the 15 to 21 year age bracket are among the most likely to be part of a growing uptake in e-cigarette use in the Wangaratta area, according to Gateway Health alcohol and other drugs outreach worker Peter Wadley.

Mr Wadley and Gateway Health general manager alcohol and other drugs Maryanne Donnellan said factors including the increasing cost of tobacco cigarettes, and the variety of e-cigarette - or vape - flavours appealing to young people were contributing to rising local use, which reflected an Australia-wide trend.

While Ms Donnellan and Mr Wadley said they had not seen evidence of local prevalence in conditions like popcorn lung - which is caused by inhaling a chemical often added to flavoured vapes and has been the subject of a number of US-based social media posts in recent months - they said education and discussion was the key to ensuring young people were aware of potential risks.

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program at Gateway Health deals with is vaping or has vaped,” Mr Wadley said.

“A lot of young people have said they find vaping is harsher on their throat, but that they consider cigarettes to be ‘dirty’.

“So many kids at school are vaping, and sharing vapes, which can also be an issue now with COVID. “And a lot of kids know how to use them without the vape being detected.”

Mr Wadley said young people knew where they could purchase e-cigarettes locally, and the e-cigarettes appeared to be increasing in nicotine content.

“Sometimes young people see vaping as a better alternative to other drugs, but there is really not enough information yet on its effects,” he said.

“We do talks at schools, usually covering cannabis and alcohol, but last year were asked if we could include vaping, and some of the best information I found about it was on the Quit website.

“I have had young people come up to us after our talks to say they didn't realise vaping could be this dangerous or addictive; some have said they notice they are getting jittery after vaping.”

Mr Wadley said it was encouraging when young people asked for more information.

“A lot of kids don’t know the harm (e-cigarettes) can do,” he said.

“Many young people don't know why nicotine is so dangerous, and once they know a bit more about it, they can make informed decisions.”

According to Quit's online resources, e-cigarettes pose serious health risks to young people, with evidence suggesting that young people who use e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke tobacco cigarettes in later years.

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Health counsellors urging parents to discuss risks with youth ■

From page 1 A 2017 Cancer Council Victoria survey found that around 14 per cent of students aged 12 to 17 had used an e-cigarette, and almost half of those who vaped had never smoked tobacco before trying an e-cigarette.

Around a quarter of these students who had used e-cigarettes before ever smoking reported later trying tobacco cigarettes.

With little research available on the long-term health effects of vaping, Ms Donnellan said it was important for families to keep lines of communication open with young people, and for parents and guardians to educate themselves on any available information - including the potential

toxicity and nicotine content of e-cigarettes.

“Being at home (in remote learning and with COVID restrictions) has contributed to the uptake, as have the trend and the availability,” Ms Donnellan said.

“Add in the chemical flavouring, where you’re enticed to try this or that one, and it’s really attractive in that way too.

“There are a wide range of different vape flavours in America, and some are banned because they are carcinogenic; while there may not be quite as many in Australia, the different flavours are likening them to lollies.

“But when you don’t know what chemicals are in vapes, it’s about the not-knowing.

“I’d encourage parents to speak to their kids about it; as with any situation, talk to your kids about what they’re doing and what they know.”

Mr Wadley said families and young people seeking assistance or services related to alcohol and other drugs could contact Gateway Health on (02) 60 228 888 or email info@gatewayhealth.org.au.

He said local groups including sporting clubs interested in organising information sessions for members could also reach out to Gateway Health.

For more information about e-cigarettes, including resources for parents, carers and teachers, and for teenagers, visit www.quit. org.au.

KEEP TALKING: Gateway Health general manager alcohol and other drugs Maryanne Donnellan encouraged families to educate themselves and keep lines of communication open with young people about vaping.

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ON A ROLL: Julie Lindner at home with her prizes in the Wangaratta, regional and state finals of the VAS carrot cake competitions.

PHOTO: Shane Douthie

Carrot cake cooking queen of Victoria JULIE Lindner loves baking for the show.

As long as she could remember, Ms Lindner and her Mum walked the baking section of the Wangaratta Show looking in awe at the creativity and fine arts that had gone into to baking the extravagant cakes.

“One of my aunties used to cook a lot, she was a really good cook so I started having a go myself and it was fun,” she said.

“My auntie gave me a book when I made my first fruit cake, she sent me a Country Women’s Association (CWA) cook book which showed tips in the back of it back in the 1980s and I’ve still got that book.”

Ms Lindner’s long-time enjoyment and passion for cooking reached an all-time high a few weekends ago, when she won the state final for the Victorian Agricultural Shows’ (VAS) carrot cake competition.

Starting here at the Wangaratta Show late last year, Ms Lindner went on a journey of representing the North East show group

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against six other region representatives at the state final.

Throughout the three stages of competitions, entrants had to follow a strict recipe and bake three different cakes for each of the competitions.

The cakes were then sent off to be judged.

Ms Lindner couldn’t attend the official judgement of the state final due to work obligations in her role at home and community care at the council, but she was pleasantly surprised to have learnt that she had won the competition.

“I didn’t really expect to win, I mean I knew it was a good cake but you never really know until it's cut,\" she said.

“The hardest part is always working out when to take it out of the oven when it’s actually cooked.

“If you’ve made carrot cakes before you usually follow the same principle, same method and to take care when you’re cooking it.”

The recipe for the cakes didn’t give away too much information according to Ms Lindner.

The preparation of the ingredients took her two hours alone for her state final cake submission.

“When you’re doing it at home you can just slap it together and it’ll still turn out alright and taste good,” she said.

“But to get a really good texture you’ve got to grate the carrot by hand and neatly chop everything that has got to be chopped, mix the eggs, the sugar and the oil together long enough so it dissolves.

“It took me a fair while, I was thinking when I’d done it ‘gosh, that took me half the day’.

“My son just took the last piece [of the cake] and he seemed to like it.”

Ms Lindner has entered

various baking competitions including for fruit cakes, biscuits, slices and scones.

“Most years I put a few things in, I’ve been doing it for a fairly long time,” she said.

“I just enjoy doing it, it’s fun just putting things in the show.”

Ms Lindner said fruit cakes were her preferred cake to bake, even coming third in the fruit cake state final competitions back in 2012.

She finds enjoyment in watching cooking shows such as MasterChef, and became one of Julie Goodwin's biggest fans.

“I like watching MasterChef, but I could never do that... too much pressure,” she said.

As part of her award for winning the competition, Ms Lindner received a trophy in the shape of Victoria and $250 in prizemoney.

She plans to continue the enjoyment passed down from her family of baking in competitions, with Wangaratta Show this October on the calendar again.

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Musicians keen for festival performance ENTHUSIASM levels are high among musicians preparing for this year's Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues community project.

A second workshop was held on Saturday to plan the project - which will involve the army of woodwind, brass and percussion musicians marching from the top of Merriwa Park to the community stage below, to perform two songs with Melbourne band Horns of Leroy and The Voice grand finalist Thando, on the Sunday of the festival.

Saturday’s session was held at the Wangaratta High School's performing arts centre, and drew strong support from local musicians of diverse ages and skill levels.

The group is enjoying the experience of working with Horns of Leroy, with the band providing great encouragement, and the weekend workshop saw the locals progress to the point of practising simultaneously walking and playing ‘When the Saints Go Marching In’ as they prepared for the October 30 performance.

Festival co-artistic director Scott Solimo is pleased with the progress of the enthusiastic group, and told those assembled he was also rehearsing a group of high school students who will add to the numbers on the day.

ON THE MARCH: Musicians rehearse walking and playing their instruments as part of a workshop organised to prepare for the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues community project. Pictured are (front) Rob Humphrey, Ben Thomas and Ed Adamson, (second row) Jeremie Boulanger and Maren Hazel, (third row) Lyn Holland and Chris Mangan, and (back) Jordan Osborne.

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Violent assault toes ‘thin line’, incurs a $2400 fine

A WANGARATTA teenager who punched a victim unconscious in the middle of Tone Road has been warned his actions had toed a very thin line which could have seen his matter handled by a higher court.

The 19-year-old faced Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday, when he pleaded guilty to two counts of recklessly causing injury following a closed-fist assault near Wangaratta's main thoroughfare earlier this year, after initially engaging

in friendly conversation with his victims.

The court heard the accused and a co-accused had visited a Wangaratta restaurant around 11pm on February 5, speaking with a group of males who were alleged to have left the premises and became loud outside the venue.

Police prosecutor Constable Imogen Akers said the accused pair had approached the group, and were seen by witnesses shaking hands with its members before the accused punched

a victim to the head, causing him to fall to the ground and hit his head on the concrete, rendering him unconscious.

Cnst Akers said a friend of the victim had promptly placed the co-accused in a headlock, before he was repeatedly punched to the head by the accused pair, causing him to bleed and sustain blood in his eyes.

Both accused allegedly fled the scene, and were picked up near Perry Street by the co-accused’s partner.

Police arrived on scene

and located blood droplets on the pedestrian walkway of Tone Road, later arresting the accused at his home address following CCTV investigations into the matter.

The accused denied knowledge of the incident during a police interview, however, later acknowledged he may have injured the victim.

Defence counsel Geoff Clancy said his client had faced charges of recklessly causing injury as a 13-yearold but had hoped he would

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never have to front the Magistrates Court.

“He accepts he should not have behaved in the way he did,” he said.

“He got through a fair lot of his late teens without coming to police attention.”

Mr Clancy said a fine would be an appropriate sentence, with neither victim suffering serious injury as a result of the assault.

Magistrate Lance Martin agreed, but said the circumstances could have been vastly different.

“It’s not put that there are long-lasting injuries,” he said.

“There is an incredibly thin line - a number of people have died in fights like this.

“If that had been the case here you'd be in the County Court... it was pure luck on the part of yourself and the other young man who was the victim of your offending.”

He convicted and fined the defendant $2400, noting that without an early guilty plea the fine would have reached as high as $3500.

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Man entered ‘drunken stupor’ as he forced way into homes

RESIDENTS of Swan Street were left to fear for their wellbeing, after a Wangaratta man attempted to force entry into three separate units and threatened to stab a man with a knife almost two years ago.

Appearing before Wangaratta Magistrates Court in a grey suit on Monday, the man, in his early 20s, pleaded guilty to charges

including threat to inflict serious injury and failure to appear, after allegedly forcing his way into a number of homes in the early hours of September 12, 2020.

Police prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Stuart Pritchard said the accused had been searching for a man named Paul as he knocked on doors late at night, forcing his way into

one home and threatening to stab another home owner who refused to provide Paul’s whereabouts.

Upon police arrival, the accused was initially compliant before attempting to sprint down Swan Street.

Lawyer Paul Ferguson said his client had entered a “drunken stupor”, drinking to excess after being terminated from his job and the

breakdown of a relationship.

He said the Paul his client had been searching for did not exist, alleging his client entered a “psychotic state caused by the alcohol consumption”.

Mr Ferguson said his client had moved from the area and was undergoing regular drug and alcohol testing, as well as pursuing mental health support.

The accused was not in possession of a knife at the time of the stabbing threat, however, Magistrate Lance Martin said it would have been impossible for his victims to know that.

Threat to inflict serious injury carries a maximum five year jail term.

“That puts into context how seriously parliament views this,” he told the accused.

“You were on a bender that gives your offending some context, it doesn’t excuse you from your conduct.

“The real harm in cases like this is the psychological harm.”

He convicted and fined the accused $1500, and placed him on a 12-month good behaviour bond as a result of his drunken conduct.

Now is the time more than ever for shoppers to back local businesses

By STEVE KELLY

IN tough financial times shopping at and supporting local businesses and the rural city’s economy are extra important, according to Business Wangaratta chair Dave Fuller.

New data shows that household spending was 7.9 per cent higher in May compared to the same time last year, however, over the last two months Reserve Bank Australia (RBA) cash rate surged a full 100 basis points in June and July.

Many family budgets have been hammered from rising inflation, high

fuel prices and escalating variable interest rates, with spending habits likely to become more modest.

Mr Fuller said people are more wary of their spending lately, but when there is a choice, spending money locally has a great flow–on effect for the local economy such as keeping people in jobs.

He said if there is more demand for local product sometimes businesses can buy in bulk to save on higher freight costs which in turn lowers the price for goods.

“Just about every industry has had to be adaptive

throughout the last two years with changes due to restrictions and staff shortages and it looks like this could continue,” Mr Fuller said.

At this point in time the State Government has gone against health advice from the chief health officer to return the mask mandate for some industries but this might change in the future.

Mr Fuller asked people to be considerate and respectful of workers who are still trying to keep up with the changing environment and are facing staffing challenges.

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Our hospitals ‘miss out’ North East left out of $ $162m in State Government COVID-support pp funding gp promise

By RYAN MALCOLM B A $162 million state funding boost to support hospitals facing increased demand has overlooked the North East, as the region continues to experience an uptick in COVID-19 transmissions.

Announced earlier this week, 12 major hospitals in metropolitan Melbourne, Geelong and Ballarat are set to share in the funding, which will support an additional 400 specialist healthcare workers, as up to 2000 health staff are furloughed each day under mounting flu and COVID pressures.

The initiative is expected

to t provide id offl ffload d nurses, ttrii age doctors and discharge coordinators in order to accelerate ambulance responses and oversee the transition of care into the home over the coming months.

However, both Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) and Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) are set to miss out on the most recent round of support, with a State Government spokesperson detailing the decision reflected each hospital’s broader impact on the health system.

“Hospitals included in (Sunday’s) funding announcement were selected based on their share of

statewide t t id emergency presentation, the potential contribution to system-wide improvements in transfer times, and on hospital composition and feedback,” the spokesperson said.

“Ongoing monitoring and evaluation will inform any potential expansion of such funding in the future.”

Some 274 active COVID-19 cases were yesterday reported in Wangaratta local government area, 53 more than the day previous.

Across the state, the prevalence of the new Omicron BA.5 variant has seen a spike in demand for hospital care in recent weeks, with govern-

mentt offi fficials i l reporting ti a 99 per cent increase in COVID19-related hospitalisations since June 22, with a 60pc increase in ICU admissions during the same time frame.

The 2022/23 state budget included a $12b commitment to support more paramedics and health workers across Victoria, with 5000 nurses set to undergo training in the near future.

However, Wangarattabased Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy has called for more immediate support to assist North East and border communities to manage the statewide impacts of the pandemic.

disappointed thatt “I am di i t d th the North East has missed out once again,” he said.

“Health should be beyond politics - all Victorians deserve quality healthcare, regardless of where they live.

“This is another example of the government for Melbourne cherry picking and only supporting the health services that suit their political agenda.

“We deserve our fair share.”

The sentiment was echoed by fellow Wangaratta-based state MP Tania Maxwell, who called on new Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas to ensure regional hospitals con-

Hickey to discuss her new book at library ALL those who have wondered what goes on in the mind of a writer will have the chance to find out when local author and teacher Margaret Hickey speaks at the Wangaratta Library tomorrow.

Margaret will discuss her new novel, Stone Town - a thrilling follow-up to her debut book Cutters End which was released last year.

It is described as a homicide thrill ride which is sure to set pulses thumping.

Margaret is an awardwinning author and playwright whose plays have been performed in regional Victoria, Brisbane, Melbourne and New York.

She holds a PhD in Creative Writing and works locally as an English teacher and a university lecturer.

The novel is set in Stone Town - and with its goldrush history long in the past, it has seen better days - now in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

When three teenagers stumble upon a body in dense bushland one rainy Friday night, Senior Sergeant Mark Ariti’s hopes for a quiet posting in his old hometown are shattered.

The victim is property developer Aidan Sleeth, whose

WORD OF MOUTH: Local teacher and author Margaret Hickey will speak about her latest novel Stone Town at the Wangaratta Library tomorrow. controversial plan to buy up local land means few are surprised he ended up dead.

However, his gruesome murder is overshadowed by a mystery consuming the entire nation - the dis-

appearance of Detective Sergeant Natalie Whitsed.

Natalie had been investigating the celebrity wife of crime boss Tony ‘The Hook’ Scopelliti when she vanished.

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tinue tto receive necessary ti i support going forward.

“Significant investment is needed in the North East to maintain the capacity of our vital health services to meet the needs of our communities - the region needs its fair share of taxpayer funds,” she said.

“We need money so Alpine Health can get on and redevelop Bright hospital and deliver high-care residential aged care.

“We need money for a fitfor-purpose Albury Wodonga hospital.

“And we need funding so all our health services can respond rapidly to any surge in COVID cases.”

Teen driver to face charges A PROBATIONARY driver who allegedly reached speeds of up to 171kph along the Hume Freeway with four passengers in his vehicle is said to have swerved through traffic before being intercepted by police.

Wangaratta police were called to the scene around 2:45pm on Monday, following reports a white Mercedes had been driving erratically and allegedly reached speeds more than 60kph above the posted speed limit.

Police observed the vehicle swerving through traffic, before intercepting the vehicle and arresting its 17–year–old driver, ultimately charging the man with reckless conduct endangering life as well as a string of serious traffic–related offences.

His teenage passengers were each given cautions for possessing cannabis, while one passenger was charged with possessing an imitation firearm after a gel blaster was located inside the vehicle.

Acting Senior Sergeant Sarrah O‘Keefe said police would continue to catch any inexperienced drivers doing the wrong thing.

Lock it in Eddie FORMER Wangaratta Chronicle photographer Cheryl Browne will appear on tomorrow’s episode of Channel Nine’s ‘Millionaire Hot Seat’.

Cheryl’s episode of the quiz show, hosted by Eddie McGuire, is expected to air at 4.30pm on Thursday.

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E-cigarettes an unknown danger

FACEBOOK users have being commenting on a new display opened in the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre put together by local Aboriginal artist Chris Thorne, who expresses Dreamtime stories from his personal and contemporary perspective.

TODAY’S page one story reports a rise in the number of young people in our community accessing vaping products and the potential harms inhaled chemicals can have on users.

Research reveals thousands of chemical ingredients in vape products, most of which are not yet identified.

Manufacturers are also targeting the impressionable youth market with a selection of vape flavours to lure in users.

Surely this has to ring alarm bells in our society and government to bring in laws to limit the amount of exposure people under the age of 18 have to these products given the potential harms and toxicity of some products.

In Victoria it is generally illegal to sell, possess or use liquid containing nicotine in an e-cigarette, however, e-cigarette liquid which does not contain nicotine can be legally sold, possessed and used in Victoria, as long as it does not contain any other illegal ingredients.

But do laws need to go one step further in banning e-cigarettes altogether, as policing the use of different types of chemicals in e-cigarettes is way too ambiguous for any authority to govern.

It’s like illicit drugs - users don’t know exactly which ingredients are in them, so why consume something when you don’t know what it is?

There is enough evidence about the dangers of vaping products for the authorities to take stronger action now rather than when it’s too late.

In the meantime it’s important for parents to have a chat with their children about the potential risks from inhaling chemicals and for schools to actively enforce their policies around the use of vaping products.

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FARMERS for Climate Action (FCA) welcomes the Victorian Opposition’s commitment support for at least a legislated 50 per cent emissions reduction by 2030.

The policy meant Victoria now had vital bipartisan support for the 50 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030.

This is a significant step forward in making deep emissions reductions this decade to protect the farmers who grow our food.

We look forward to assessing the detail of this policy.

We also welcome the policy of offering $3000 to each household to boost home battery uptake and the $1400 for solar panels.

This policy can boost household energy independence and security while also taking pressure off the grid during peak times.

Dr Fiona Davis, FCA chief executive officer

The Nationals launch their energy policy RISING household energy bills are just one of the painful financial impacts of the skyrocketing cost-of-living for regional Victorians.

While Victorian Labor is firmly sitting on its hands and refusing to offer us any relief, voting for a change in Government in November will deliver you and your family positive solutions to bring down your household bills.

On the weekend, the Victorian Nationals announced our plan for cheaper energy bills and lower emissions.

We’ll upgrade transmission lines to western Victoria, which will unlock increased opportunities for renewable development in the Wimmera and Mallee.

Our plan to give power back to the people will support installation of solar power and battery storage for one million Victorian homes with new rebates that will put up to $4400 back in Victorian’s pockets.

The good news is this rebate will double for eligible rental households.

We believe government also has to play its part.

The Nationals will lead the way by installing solar panels across public infrastructure, including schools and social housing.

Our plan will secure new gas supplies for Victoria by legislating a Local Gas Guarantee

Do you think Victorians are responsible enough to do the right thing without mandates in this new wave of COVID?

COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Wangaratta Auskick youngsters and their families attended a smoking ceremony before taking to the Barr Reserve on Sunday morning, as the centre marked NAIDOC Week with the help of Bpangerang Elder Uncle Dozer (Darren) Atkinson. As well as conducting the ceremony and welcome to country, Uncle Dozer spoke to the gathering about the history of the Australian game, and presented the centre with a marngrook (traditional game ball), which will be placed on display. within the first six-months of government.

It also includes a $1 billion Victorian Hydrogen Strategy to support the research, development and adoption of clean hydrogen technologies.

The Nationals in government will keep the lights on and prices low while our state continues to move forwards and more renewables enter the energy market.

It’s common-sense at a time when fuel, food and vegetables, power, gas and interest rates are rising - with more increases expected to come.

Only The Nationals in government will deliver a sensible plan and real solutions to build the energy system of the future meaning more reliable, cheaper and clean power for all Victorians.

Emma Kealy, Deputy Leader of The Nationals

Protection needed for foot and mouth disease A WIDESPREAD outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease could see red meat and dairy products stripped from Australian grocery stores, despite there being no risk to food safety.

Should this occur, it’s unknown how long it would be before supplies could be restored.

Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) is urging all travellers to think about the impact a Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak would have on their friends, family and community.

If Foot and Mouth Disease was detected in Australia, all movement of livestock and animal products would likely be stopped immediately.

Red meat products would disappear faster than during the COVID-19 lockdowns,.

Red meat would run out quickly and dairy products would follow soon after.

Even when we could start supplying the local market again, it would be a slow return with big shortages.

John McGoverne, CCA chief executive officer

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Singing for the Ukraine

LOCAL singer/songwriter Lazy Harry is back with a new collection of songs to be launched at the Wangaratta Library on Thursday, July 28.

Money raised at the launch from sales of the new CD entitled ‘Songs For Peace: a fabulous collection of original and traditional songs for peace’ will be donated to support needy people in the Ukraine.

“I want to support Ukraine because I am horrified by attacks on innocent civilians and children and this new album gives me a chance to do that,” Lazy Harry said.

Lazy Harry’s career has spanned four decades and 16 albums with his last one ‘My Family Album’ released in 2019, but he said that ‘Songs For Peace’ has a different tone to previous albums.

“This new album is full of important messages,” he said.

The first song on the new album is an original called ‘Save Ukraine’ and it calls for the world to unite, do what is right and ‘end the mad war and the pain’.

In the song, Lazy Harry reflects on the sacrifices made in the two great wars so we could live in freedom and implores listeners to remember the errors of the past and ensure we don’t make the same mistakes again.

“As I wrote ‘Save Ukraine’ I realised how fortunate we are to live in Australia,” he said.

Another original song ‘Bill Birrell’ is a nod to Sergeant William Herbert Birrell, a Beechworth shearer who enlisted with the 7th infantry battalion in the First World War and was killed in action in October 1917 at the age of 38.

“I learnt about Bill from local historian and author Richard Patterson and decided he would be the man for my song,” Lazy Harry said.

Among the cover songs on the album is Strangest Dream (Ed McCurdy), Blowing in the Wind (Bob Dylan), Band Played Waltzing Matilda and Green Fields of France (Eric Bogle) and Where Have All the Flowers Gone (Pete Seeger).

Each of the songs have their own message and reflections of wartimes and those affected by the actions of the decision makers who send their people to war.

Lazy Harry will perform a selection of his work at the launch at Wangaratta Library on Thursday, July 28 from 6pm.

Anyone who would like to donate can do so on the evening.

This is a free event but bookings are essential and can be made by contacting library staff on 5721 2366 or by emailing library@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

FREE EVENT: Local singer/ songwriter Lazy Harry is back with a new CD and message.

All abilities disco this Friday AN all abilities disco will be held this Friday from 7pm to 11pm at St Patrick’s Hall in Ford Street.

Tickets to this alcohol-free are $50 each which includes finger food and five drinks.

Tickets for carers are complimentary and include food and two drinks.

Unused drinks can be taken home after the event.

Staff and volunteers will run the event organised by I AM Support Services, a Wangaratta NDIS service provider.

Tickets are available from Appin Street Post Office Wangaratta.

For more information please contact Jess on 0492 994 856

Bishop heads for Canterbury ANGLICAN Diocese of Wangaratta Bishop Clarence Bester is on his way to Canterbury to attend the 15th Lambeth Conference set to begin next week.

Convened by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Lambeth is a once-adecade gathering of bishops from across the Anglican Communion for prayer and reflection, fellowship and dialogue on church and world affairs.

The theme of this year’s conference, which runs from July 26 to August 8, is ‘God’s Church for God’s World - walking, listening and witnessing together’; it will explore what it means to be responsive to the needs of a 21st century world.

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Canberra launches first drug-testing site AUSTRALIA’S first fixed drug-testing site has been launched in Canberra.

The six-month pilot will enable people to test drugs and pills free of charge, and provide advice on general, sexual and mental health via drop-in consultations with nurses.

The site will help weed out dangerous substances and provide an opportunity for harm reduction and counselling to encourage a reduction in drug use, says ACT Health

Minister Rachel StephenSmith.

“This Australian-first program will help people who use drugs better understand or avoid unknown and potentially dangerous substances in illicit drugs,” she said.

“We know the safest option is not to take drugs and this will always be our advice to the community.

“However we recognise some people will choose to use drugs and there is a need

for initiatives that reduce the harms associated with drug use.”

Directions Health Services will run the CanTEST Health and Drug Checking Service in partnership with Pill Testing Australia and Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy.

It follows two trials conducted by Pill Testing Australia at Canberra’s Groovin’ the Moo festival in 2018 and 2019.

Harm Reduction Australia

and Pill Testing Australia President Gino Vumbaca labelled the pilot program a “public health breakthrough”.

“No-one wants to see young lives lost and no-one wants to see the gut-wrenching grief that families and loved ones go through when this happens,” he said.

He also called for a national rollout of the program.

“We encourage all governments to take up our standing offer, as the ACT government

did in 2018, to deliver a festival-based pill testing pilot free of charge to demonstrate the effectiveness of our service,” Prof Vumbaca said.

The site will be open from July 21 on Thursdays from 10am to 1pm and Fridays from 6pm to 9pm.

It comes as the ACT government prepares to decriminalise small amounts of illicit drugs including cocaine, heroin and MDMA. The Labor-Greens govern-

ment is backing a private members bill to give police the ability to fine someone caught in possession of illegal drugs rather than divert them through the criminal justice system.

A person could also choose to attend a drug diversion program as opposed to facing the $100 penalty.

It follows the decriminalisation of cannabis for personal use in 2019.

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‘Someone is lying’ in Roberts-Smith case BEN Roberts-Smith once revered as a hero is now widely reviled as a murderer and an abuser of women due to a sustained media campaign shattering his reputation, a judge has been told.

The war veteran’s barristers began closing his Federal Court case on Monday, more than 100 days after commencing the proceedings against journalists and three mastheads.

The Victoria Cross recipient is seeking aggravated damages of up to 10 years or more in lost income from jobs including a partnership with consulting firm PwC and lucrative public speaking.

But Nicholas Owens SC representing the mastheads being sued for defamation said Justice Anthony Besanko faced irreconcilable accounts from Mr Roberts-Smith’s friends harbouring a motive.

“Your Honour is confronted with a dilemma that someone is lying,” Mr Owens said.

Mr Roberts-Smith is suing for defamation The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Canberra Times over 2018 reports claiming he committed war crimes in Afghanistan including murder, and acts of bullying and domestic violence.

The 43-year-old denies all claims of wrongdoing, while the mastheads are defending them as true.

The oft-described trial of the century, and a proxy war crimes trial attacking freedom of press, is actually about Australia’s most decorated soldier having a high reputation for courage, skill and decency that has now been destroyed, Arthur Moses SC said.

“It is about the respondents using the processes of this court to make allegations of murder which will have both national and international repercussions for the applicant and other members of the Australian Defence Force who they

CLOSING SUBMISSION: Ben Roberts-Smith’s lawyer says his reputation was destroyed by a sustained media campaign.

(Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) have accused of murder,” he said.

Mr Roberts-Smith’s bravery was awarded with the prestigious and rare Victoria Cross, and consequently created an unexpected “target on his back”.

Mr Moses said journalists Chris

Masters and Nick McKenzie based sensationalist publications on rumour, hearsay and contradictory accounts from jealous and obsessed former colleagues, including politician and former SAS officer Andrew Hastie.

Looming Vic gas limits threaten energy woe VICTORIA is facing a gas shortage this winter, which could plunge the national electricity market into a fresh power crisis, Australia’s energy regulator has warned.

The Iona gas storage facility in Port Campbell has dropped to record low supply-levels due to high demand amid the state’s price cap.

In an industry letter issued on Monday, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) warned of the risk of curtailment during peak demand.

Lochard Energy, which owns Iona, said “unplanned coal fired generation outages” and cold weather has increased demand.

“It is the case that gas supply and winter peaking capacity are becoming increasingly tighter on the east coast,” Lochard said in a statement.

“This year, unplanned coal fired generation outages and especially cold winter weather have led to Iona customers starting to withdraw gas from storage earlier and in larger quantities than usual.”

Reports suggest the AEMO

may intervene to limit the amount of gas being taken from the facility.

The state’s price cap remains at $40 per gigajoule, as demand for gas continues to soar globally due to various factors including a significant drop in supply caused by the war in Ukraine.

The latest warning comes after AEMO temporarily halted the east-coast market amid a risk of blackouts.

Victorian Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has been approached for comment. -AAP

Matthew Richardson SC, also acting for Mr Roberts-Smith, said he was formerly known as a hero.

“But is now thanks to the respondents, a man wildly reviled as a murderer and an abuser of women,” Mr Richardson said.

He pointed to Mr Roberts-Smith’s evidence that he was traumatised watching his family’s good named dragged through the mud, and that it had crushed his soul.

“I gave so much to that job and it’s all lies,” Mr Roberts-Smith said in evidence.

He is fighting allegations of six murders he either committed or was said to be complicit in Afghanistan between 2006 and 2012.

Mr Moses cited one allegation of shooting a 13 or 14-year-old boy as unjustified.

“The allegation is baseless and should not have been persisted with. Presumably it was persisted with in order to damage Mr Roberts-Smith in aid of the other allegations which have been propounded in this matter,” Mr Moses said.

Mr Owens argued that his witnesses were not accused of deliberate dishonesty, but had “remembered incorrectly” due to the passage of time coupled with exposure to rumours.

He said there was a stark difference between someone forgetting what they had for breakfast 13 years ago, and the execution of a prisoner.

Several of these witnesses were “getting on with their lives,” and had made no attempt to come and give allegedly damning evidence against their former comrade, but had been legally forced to do so.

This contrasted with all Mr Roberts-Smith’s chosen eyewitnesses to a key allegation two prisoners were murdered at the Taliban compound dubbed Whiskey 108.

“It is no coincidence they are very close friends ... in some cases godparents and business associates ... a very close unit of people communicating regularly with obvious affection for one another.”

The closing submissions from both parties are expected to last eight days.

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Sick leave before virus payment: Shorten WORKERS isolating after testing positive to COVID-19 will have to use their sick leave before claiming the pandemic payment, Government Services Minister Bill Shorten says.

Mr Shorten told the Seven Network’s Sunrise on Tuesday, employees did not have to use their holiday leave, only sick pay, before becoming eligible.

The $750 relief payment will become available from Wednesday, after a change of heart from the government

following an emergency National Cabinet meeting at the weekend.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government is “flexible” on a possible extension for the payments, which are due to end in September.

Burnet Institute chief executive Brendan Crabb says as the nation grapples with another winter wave, authorities need to look at interventions to keep case numbers at a steady level.

“We had this model

that says it doesn’t really matter how much COVID is in the community, we want to protect our elderly and most vulnerable people and keep our hospitals running,” Professor Crabb told the ABC. “That strategy has chosen or proven not to work very well.

“We are going through a rise at the moment that should peak sometime in the next month, it looks like a very worrying high level but they never go low.”

-AAP

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SOCIAL FOCUS

Greta FNC dresses to the nines

GRETA Football & Netball Club recently hosted its annual ball since 2019, as footballers, netballers and their family and friends glammed up for a night of celebration.

Following a challenging two years for local sporting

clubs impacted by COVID restrictions, the evening marked one of the first opportunities for players and supporters to let their hair down and take to the dance floor, partying well into the night.

PHOTOS: Ryan Malcolm

Ned Rohrt, Jenna Larkings, Tahsha Naish and Matt Naish.

Sabrina Lewicki, Maddie Lewis, Jorja Reidy and Rhianna Dean.

Tahsha, Matt, Julienne and Emily Naish.

Jarrod Morham, Stuart Mccauley, Phil Arrowsmith and Luke Minogue.

Brad Whinray, Paul Fruzynski and Sarah Steele.

Indy Williams, Kirsten Stockdale, Stephanie Kunnel and Michaela Platten.

Courteney Kemp and Tayla Hogan.

Lachie Hadden, Matt Naish and Jason Cooper.

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Emu art class Carraragarmungee Primary School STAFF are delighted to have the kids back at school and thrilled with how they are settling back into their school routines and expectations.

As a treat for the first week back, students will be attending a performance by the Monkey Baa Theatre Company on the popular children’s book Edward the Emu. It has been the literary theme for the week and the kids were very excited indeed.

INSPIRED COLLECTION: The F-2 cohort including Edie Dowling, Milly Richardson, Jarrah Waldhart, Tanner Richardson, Hamish Brauman, Adrian WilliamsSeymour, George Wilson, George Newman and Jimmy Niklaus show their beautiful, emu-themed artworks.

More crazy socks Wangaratta Primary School STUDENTS of all ages showed their support for crazy sock day, sporting some bright and colourful socks.

Staff also joined in the fun, the whole school community showing there was a cheerful way to warm up and cheer up in the winter weather.

ACTION AFOOT: Students including Emily Henschke, Maisie Broomfield, Maddi Puls, Stella Graham, Grace Jones and Eden Boyle also show their support for crazy sock day.

CREATIVE CONTRIBUTION: Alicia Snowdon shows the pet rocks students have made for children in hospital.

Community focus

Good business Cathedral College Wangaratta

Wangaratta High School

YEAR nine social enterprise students recently held their markets to sell products that they had busily spent the semester preparing.

The markets went very well with everyone raising funds for their chosen charity with congratulations going to all.

ONE of the most enjoyable parts of working with the students in the CLC Program is when they are completing their community projects.

Some students have been preparing some potted succulents to take to the residents to help brighten their day.

Another group have chosen to put some activity packs together for sick children in the paediatric ward at the hospital.

They have enjoyed making some pet rocks to be included in the pack.

FUNDRAISING SALES: Audrey Timms, Eliza Harding and Makenzie Clark were among those selling products at the fundraising market.

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4. Many common elements on the periodic table, like copper, have symbols that refer to their ancient Roman names. Copper gets its name from the Latin word Cuprum, which means from the isle of Cyprus, where copper was mined. 5. Main-belt comets are any asteroids between Mars and Jupiter that behave a bit like comets, releasing a tail of gas and dust as they orbit the sun.

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WHAT’S ON

Jane Eyre on stage WITNESS one of the most iconic pieces of English literature retold in a faithful yet fiercely original new stage adaptation of Jane Eyre at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre next week.

Presented by the nationally–renowned Shake & Stir Theatre Company, it tells the classic story of Jane Eyre; from her childhood spent suffering at the hands of her cruel aunt, to her arrival at Thornfield Hall and her unfolding relationship with Edward Rochester.

The stunning new production features original music written by multi ARIA Award winner Sarah McLeod and it can be seen on Wednesday, July 27 at 7.30pm with tickets at www.wpacc.com.au.

Wartime recollections in local play ALLEGRO Theatre Company will present the play The Shoe–Horn Sonata at the Uniting Church Hall in Yarrawonga on August 5, 6, 12 and 13.

The play tells the story of two women held in harsh and brutal Sumatran prison–of– war camps in 1942 to 1945 who meet again after 50 years and share their compelling, poignant and sometimes even amusing recollections.

Written by John Misto, tickets are available now at www.trybooking.com/BZISC.

yourstars DAZZLING ENTERTAINMENT: Hear all the hits in Las Vegas style when Songs in the Key of Motown plays live in August.

Journey through Motown in a hit–packed live show HEAR all the hits of the Motown era when “Songs in the Key of Motown” arrives in Wangaratta on Saturday, August 6 as part of its Australian tour.

The spectacular live production comes direct from the USA and brings together the radiant voices of vocal quartets Spectrum and Radiance – paying homage to great male and female artists of the era.

Spectrum has spent six years recreating the sound and style of the Four Tops in Las Vegas as part of multi–million dollar production shows “American

Superstars” and “Legends In Concert”.

The group has developed the versatility to credibly cover music groups from The Platters and The Temptations to Boyz II Men. It is this versatility that propelled them to the status of headlining their own shows in which they perform stirring renditions of all the best cover tunes.

Audiences can expect to hear the harmonies of The Four Tops, the dance moves of The Jackson 5 and The Supremes and the soulful sounds of Stevie Wonder, Smokey Rob-

inson and Marvin Gaye.

They have teamed up with Radiance; a talented vocal quartet formed specifically to pay tribute to the disco and Motown eras, celebrating the music of The Supremes, Martha and The Vandellas, The Marvelettes and other female artists from the amazing musical era.

Together they created Songs in the Key of Motown; a dazzling show transporting audiences back to an era which formed a major cornerstone in American music of the 60s and 70s.

It features hit after hit presented by a stylish cast of international award–winning singers who create the magical harmonies and moves that made the music unforgettable.

With Las Vegas–style costumes, choreography, energy and excitement, it promises to be a night of pure entertainment that will leave audiences wanting more.

See Songs in the Key of Motown at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Saturday, August 6 at 8pm with tickets available at www.wpacc.com.au.

ARIES

(March 21 to April 19) You’re not Sheepish when it comes to asserting your opinions on what you think is right or wrong. Be assured that you’re being heard, and something positive will follow.

TAURUS

(April 20 to May 20) Your sense of justice makes it difficult not to speak up about a recurring matter involving a co-worker. But, once again, you need facts to back you up before you can act.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) Romance is still dominant, and if Cupid misfired before, don’t worry. He’ll take better aim at someone new this time around. Expect favorable news about a financial matter.

CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) The zodiac’s Moon Children can expect things to work out pretty much as planned. One negative note involves a minor relationship problem that suddenly turns serious.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’re suddenly

being asked to make choices between two practically equal offers. Which one to choose?

Easy. The one most likely to gladden your Lion’s heart.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Once

again, you’re confronted by a workplace problem you thought you’d already resolved. This time, you might need to go higher up to find a just resolution.

LIBRA

Sam Miranda cellar door long lunch CELEBRATE the long–awaited opening of Sam Miranda King Valley‘s cellar door in Oxley with the inaugural Pop‘s Long Lunch event is held on Saturday, August 13.

Recognising over 80 years of family winemaking and featuring six courses matched to wines selected from pop‘s cellar, join Sam Miranda and family for this special event, with tickets $150 all inclusive available at www.sammiranda.com.au or call 5727 3888.

National Tree Day planting THE Rural City of Wangaratta will host a community planting day on Sunday, July 24 July along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail at Tarrawingee.

Plants will be provided for all attendees with pre–prepared holes already dug and ready to be planted into, as part of this free community event aimed at supporting bush regeneration.

It will take place from 10am to 1pm with a barbecue provided by the Rotary Club of Appin Park and registration is essential at https://events. humanitix.com/tree–day–rcow.

Wangaratta Players information session WANGARATTA Players will hold an information session for their November production of “Barefoot In the Park” this Sunday at 11am at the Stage Door Studio 4D Evans Street.

The romantic comedy was acclaimed author and playwright Neil Simon‘s longest–running hit, and the tenth–longest running non–musical play in Broadway history.

It was also made into a high successful motion–picture.

Fiona Evans will be directing the local production which will call for a

cast of six: the young newlyweds, the older mother, eccentric older male neighbour and two delivery–men.

All are welcome with no obligation.

Interested parties can then book a time to audition on Thursday, July 28 from 6pm, or Saturday, July 30 from 2pm.

Rehearsals begin in mid–September for six performances between November 18–27.

Further details may be found on the Wangaratta Players Facebook page or phone Fiona Evans on 0457 151 447.

Fire Country screening in July at art gallery A virtual reality film called Bitja Wokka (Fire Country) about local Bpangerang cultural burning practices will be screened at the Wangaratta Art Gallery from July 29 to 31.

Produced as part of the Spark Bushfire Recovery project, it‘s the first of its kind in Australia, immersing viewers in

the Wangaratta bush and sharing local indigenous cultural knowledge.

Join a free community event on Friday, July 29 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm including a viewing of the film Bitja Wokka, speeches and the opening of an exhibition of artwork created as a part of the Spark workshops.

(September 23 to October 22) Good for you: You’re determined to stick with your goals and ignore those naysayers who might try to discourage you. You’re on the right track. The challenge now is to stay on it.

SCORPIO

(October 23 to November 21) You’ll soon get news that is supposed to help you with a troublesome situation. Use your sharp Scorpion instincts to determine if the information is reliable.

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) If you learn someone has betrayed your trust, don’t just accept it and walk away. You need to know why that person decided to do what he or she did.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) A painful family relationship problem could finally begin to heal. Be prepared to show more flexibility than you might like. It could be worth it.

AQUARIUS

(January 20 to February 18) It’s a good idea to enhance your career skills so you’ll be prepared to accept a more responsible position when it’s offered. A friend returns a favor just when you need it.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Show

that strong, steely backbone that you usually hide and demand to be included in any family decision-making that could affect the well-being of a loved one.

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KING VALLEY NEWS

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

Good neighbours here to help in the King Valley

BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

A PROJECT which aims to help older people feel valued, respected and cared for in their community while offering them practical assistance with a few everyday needs, is off to a strong start.

The King Valley Good Neighbour Program was initiated by local residents Pam Deeker and Jenny Ashby and among its services are wood delivery, outdoor cleaning and administrative support.

It began in 2019 when Jenny attended a Wangaratta meeting where participants were told about a Victorian Government grant of $100,000 made to the Rural City of Wangaratta to help create “age-friendly communities”.

Jenny was determined some of the funding should go to rural areas, and with Pam’s help they established the ‘good neighbour’ program, strongly supported by the King Valley CWA. “We started with Fix It Fridays in Whitfield, which brought together older people with the skills to fix things, with people who needed something fixed, like getting some scissors sharpened for Whitfield Community Childcare Centre,” said Jenny.

“This idea had the added benefit of stopping things from being thrown out, so it was also a reduction in landfill.”

While COVID unfortunately brought an end to the Friday meetings, Jenny said helpful connections were established and she credits Pam for keeping people in Whitfield in touch with other through the difficult WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host lunch today at the Wangaratta Club from 12 noon, with a Christmas in July theme.

Carpet bowls will run on Thursday and Monday from 12 noon, with cards (euchre) on Friday from 1.30pm, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday, also from 1.30pm – all at the clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street, or in the adjoining St Patrick‘s supper room.

THE next Wangaratta Old Time Dance will be held on Friday, July 22 in St Patrick‘s supper room from 2pm to 4pm.

Music provided by Rustic Ramblers, admission is $5 members, $7 non–members, and includes afternoon tea, all welcome. Phone 0407 357 226 for further details.

THE monthly gathering of the Australian Plant Society (Wangaratta) will be a visit to the garden of Joye and John Podubinski at 6 Arlington Park Avenue, Wangaratta on Sunday, July 24 from 10.30am to 11am.

Bring your own morning tea and lunch; coffee and tea provided.

Please note there will be no meeting on the fourth Thursday.

WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group meets each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall,

Whitfield community meeting today THE Rural City of Wangaratta will be a holding community meeting to provide an update on the works taking place in the King Valley, at the AC Swinburne Pavilion at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve today from 5pm until 6.30pm.

It will include information on the Whitfield streetscape and intersection upgrade, Whitfield community park and adventure playground, King Valley gateway artwork and entrances, Prosecco walk and cycle trail and Cheshunt streetscape, and all are welcome.

Moyhu community meal THE next Moyhu community meal will be held at the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall today from 12pm.

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

Prosecco Road gateway project

HELPING HAND: Supporting the King Valley Good Neighbour Program with the new tip trailer are Jenny Ashby, Pam Deeker and Rural City of Wangaratta councillor Harry Bussell.

PHOTO: Anita McPherson times that followed.

Then in May of 2021, a Wangaratta council staff member met with Jenny and Pam in Whitfield to discuss how to spend the remaining $18,584 allocated to the King Valley from the grant.

They came up with a list of possible community assets which have been secured and are available for use.

The King Valley Good Neighbour Program now has a tip trailer - the idea being that community volunteers can deliver wood to older people in the King Valley for their winter heating while the Whitfield Golf Club will register the trailer annually in exchange for free use of it.

The program has also purchased a good quality pressure washer

which will be stored by the King Valley United Football and Netball Club and can be used by volunteers to clean the gutters and slippery footpaths of older residents.

There is also a community laptop computer and printer; both being looked after by the King Valley Residents Association.

Jenny said while these community assets are available to use, they would really like to hear from people in the community willing to lend a hand so a pool of volunteers can be formed.

They are looking for people with utes who might be able to tow the trailer now and then, and others who could help out with some pressure washing.

They also need to find a safe, secure and visible place which is

next to Holy Trinity Cathedral.

All welcome – for further information, call Keith Fleet on 0491 114 480, Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062 or Marlene O‘Keefe on 0417 454 126.

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

The competition runs until 3.30pm–4pm, and is followed by afternoon tea. For details, phone Frank on 0409 662 462.

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

Eldorado Senior Citizens Club will host lunch at the Eldorado Tavern on Friday, July 8 from 12 noon, with support from the Federal Government‘s community grants scheme.

accessible seven days a week to store the trailer.

Any local businesses interested in sponsoring the project by paying for ongoing costs such as printer inks and paper, would also be appreciated.

If you can help in any way or would like information on accessing the community assets, contact Jenny Ashby on 0419 878 025.

Jenny said they are delighted to be able to provide a little support to people close to home.

“We thank the state government for the grant and the Rural City of Wangaratta for administering the funds,” she said.

“This funding will assist us to achieve our dream that older people can continue living in our rural communities as they age.”

SOCIAL CALENDAR Band Room in Newman Street.

New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

WANGARATTA Concert Band rehearses on Mondays from 6.45pm to 9pm at the Avian Park Raceway

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

Aquatic Centre.

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

For more information, phone 0418 574 404.

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

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

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

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

New string and wind players are welcome to come along to rehearsals to try out.

For more information, email wangsymphonyorchestra@gmail. com or call Chloe on 0413 775 027.

WANGARATTA Toastmasters conducts its meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 6.45pm in the community room

THE Rural City of Wangaratta is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified artists or groups of artists to develop artworks specifically intended to provide a sense of arrival to the King Valley ‘Prosecco Road’ tourism trail.

The opportunity has been launched and artists both local and further afield are being asked to consider their proposals, with two commissions being sought for locations at Oxley and Whitfield.

Expressions of interest close at 2pm today and they can be made via council’s website at www.eprocure.com. au/wangaratta.

Moyhu market breaking until Spring THE Moyhu Lions country market is taking a break for winter.

It plans to return in on Saturday, September 17 with a collector’s market, and interested stallholders can make a booking by emailing moyhulions@ gmail.com. 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 VETERAN and family morning tea is held at the Wangaratta RSL on the second Tuesday of each month from 10am to 11.30am.

All ex–service personnel are most welcome, for further information contact 0447 217 768.

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 TO include your group‘s activities in this listing, email the details to skerwin@nemedia.com.

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A waiting game No move yet on Wareena Park plan as council awaits funding opportunities COUNCIL is still seeking available funding opportunities to enable progression of its Wareena Park Masterplan.

Marcus Goonan, Rural City of Wangaratta director community and infrastructure, said there were currently no funding applications lodged in relation to the 10-year plan, which was adopted by council in 2020 to guide rejuvenation

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of the former Olympic Pool site on the corner of Sisely Avenue and Swan Street, as well as Wareena Park Oval, Coronation Kindergarten and Wareena Park Bowls Club.

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munity hub, which would provide a long-awaited new home for the Wangaratta Senior Citizens Club, as well as a seniors exercise area, nature-based adventure play area, events lawn, and picnic and gathering space, all on the former pool site.

Council wants to construct a new sports pavilion overlooking the oval, featuring club rooms and

change rooms, and complemented by an adjacent junior play and spectator viewing area.

The masterplan also features a new sports ground entrance, drop-off area and carpark, and improvements to the oval itself such as drainage, fencing, officials’ boxes and seating.

Kindergarten users would benefit from a new entrance/exit, and there

would be reconfiguration of car parking in the Wareena Park area, as well as the inclusion of fitness circuits through the space.

The vision of the masterplan is to create a ‘multigenerational place for all’ in Wareena Park, which is bordered by Roy Street West, Swan Street, Sisely Avenue and One Mile Creek.

Mr Goonan said the masterplan remained one

of the priority projects for which council was advocating, and it would continue to seek opportunities to progress the proposed development.

In a bid to see some movement on construction of the community hub in particular, the senior citizens club has confirmed it plans to approach local MPs to advocate for the project on council’s behalf.

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Country stacks up in VCE THE CHRONICLE, Friday, January 15,

A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large part of how they perform in VCE, but there are many other factors that contribute

their desired outcome such as getting into a university course of their choice.

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

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Wangaratta students compare admirably

ting a slightly better percentage of 40+ scores at 3.6pc

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wang Repair Café returns

c 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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SIGH OF RELIEF: After a long, tough

BORDER BUBBLE IS NOW IN PLACE

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

(left) and Amy Henderson were celebrating

their university offers yesterday.

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

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

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

“But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.”

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

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

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

offers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New members are always welcome.

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

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Saints deliver home truths in harsh review

ST Kilda leadership member Callum Wilkie insists the team’s lack of on-field effort is the reason behind the club’s worrying form slump rather than a deficiency in coach Brett Ratten’s game plan The Saints were rated a premiership fancy after opening their season with an 8-3 record, which included wins over Fremantle, Richmond, and Geelong.

St Kilda are now 9-8 and have slumped to 10th spot after winning just one of their

past six matches, leaving their finals hopes hanging by a thread.

The poor run has placed extra pressure on Ratten, but Wilkie said the players were to blame.

“They (the critics) are talking a lot about game plan. But the game plan in the front half of the year stacked up against the good teams,” the 80-game defender said.

“I think we beat four of the top eight teams in the front half of the year. It just comes

down to 100 per cent consistency to abide by the team structure and game plan, which we’re just not seeing at the moment.

“We’ve shown patches that we’re a tough team to play against, but (also) patches that we’re too easy to play against.

“It’s just not good enough.”

The Saints held a heartto-heart review on Monday where players delivered a number of home truths to each other.

It followed last week’s 28-point loss to the Western Bulldogs, when the Saints laid just 11 tackles in the first half.

“It felt like we got a bit further than we have in previous reviews. We delved deeply into the why,” Wilkie said. “(There were) a lot more honest and hard conversations which needed to be had, putting more stuff on the table about why it’s happening and how it’s making everyone feel the flow-on ef-

fect of lack of consistency of effort.

“I put my frustration out there yesterday about how it’s making me feel being on that last line (in defence), and the lack of effort in defence and the pressure that we’re putting on.”

Ruckman Paddy Ryder could miss the rest of the season after it was deemed he would need four to six weeks to recover from his calf injury.

Dan McKenzie is also

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sidelined by a calf injury, but Hunter Clark (facial surgery) could return for Sunday’s match against West Coast in Perth.

The Eagles will again be without ruckman Nic Naitanui, who could miss the remainder of the season with his latest knee injury.

Naitanui pulled up sore from the round 17 loss to Carlton, and he will be assessed again next week to determine whether he can play again this year.

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LA Olympics dates announced for 2028 games LA28 games organisers have announced the opening ceremony of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles will be held on July 14 and the Games will conclude on July 30.

The LA28 Paralympic Games will kick off August 15 and close August 27.

“Today marks the official countdown to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games,” five-time Olympic medallist and LA28 Chief Athlete Officer Janet Evans said on Monday.

“The LA28 Games will be unlike any other, showcasing the best of southern California’s exceptional stadiums and world-class culture to athletes and fans alike.

“This milestone makes the Games real for every athlete actively training for their LA28 dream and the fans who follow the journey.”

The LA28 Games will mark the third time the Olympics have

been held in the city after previous events in 1932 and 1984. This will be LA’s first time hosting the Paralympic Games.

Organisers have said the use of existing stadiums as well as college dormitories to house athletes and media will help keep costs down and reduce the environmental impact.

“LA is an ambitious city of endless possibilities and the Games will

Time for David Warner’s ban to end: Chappell FORMER Australia captain Greg Chappell has added his voice to the calls for the lifting of the ban on David Warner holding a formal leadership role in Australian cricket.

Opening batsman Warner was barred from holding any leadership position in the Australian game for life because of his leading role in the infamous Newlands ball-tampering scandal of 2018.

Current Test skipper Pat Cummins is among those who have called for the Cricket Australia bar to be rescinded, saying he “fun-

damentally” disagreed with the concept of a ban that failed to recognise that people can learn and improve.

“He obviously had a central role in what happened but he was not the only one that was involved and I don’t know why he should be treated any differently,” Chappell told Fox Sports News on Tuesday.

“He’s served his punishment, he is a good leader in the side and no doubt if he had had the opportunity, I’m sure he would have captained the side quite well.

“I think he’s paid his penalty and it’s time to open it

up for leadership roles.”

Warner and Steve Smith, the vice-captain and captain of the Test side at the time of the ball-tampering incident, were both banned from elite cricket for a year.

Smith was banned from leadership roles for only a further year and was named vice-captain of the Test team ahead of the 2021-22 Ashes series.

Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley said last week that although Warner was an “outstanding” leader in the side there were no plans to rescind the ban.

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reflect our community,” LA28 Chairperson Casey Wasserman said.

“Los Angeles will provide the perfect backdrop to host the biggest cultural, sporting and entertainment event in the world.”

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said he was impressed by the progress and creativity of the organisers, including LA28’s $160 million ($A235m) investment to support

youth sports in Los Angeles.

“Six years before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028, this is already a significant Games legacy, making a difference in the lives of over a hundred thousand children,” Bach said.

“It will help to bring new fans to Olympic sport and leave a sporting legacy for generations to come.”

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Open champion Smith up to No.2 in world AUSTRALIAN Cameron Smith has leapt five spots to No. 2 in the Official World Golf Ranking, a career best, as a result of his stunning victory in the British Open on Sunday.

Smith beat Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy to win the Claret Jug at St Andrews in Scotland.

It was McIlroy who Smith unseated from the No. 2 spot by winning his first major title.

McIlroy dropped to third in the new week’s rankings.

Scottie Scheffler was in no danger of losing his

hold on No. 1 after rocketing his way up the board this spring with four victories, including at the Masters. He remained No. 1 after tying for 21st at The Open.

Patrick Cantlay remained No. 4, while Spain’s Jon Rahm slipped two spots to fifth and Xander Schauffele stepped back one spot to sixth.

Smith fired an eightunder-par 64 on Sunday -his second 64 of the week -- to storm past McIlroy and notch a final score of 20 under at the 150th playing of The Open.

Smith’s previous career high in the OWGR was No. 3 earlier this year after he tied for 13th at the PGA Championship. He vaulted into the top 10 for the first time in March when he won The Players Championship, which awards 80 rankings points to its winner - the most off any event outside the four majors.

The Aussie is the fourth different player at No. 2 with Scheffler rose to No. 1 in late March. Rahm, Collin Morikawa and McIlroy also spent time in the second spot.

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O&M competition weekend a splash of good times

By THOMAS CHAMBEYRON LOCAL swimming clubs rejoiced over a multitude of wins and a fantastic day at the Ovens and Murray short course meet.

Sunday, July 17 saw swimmers of all ages from the region take part in the O&M Championship, held at the Wangaratta Indoor Sports

and Aquatic Centre (WISAC).

The Wangaratta Amateur Swimming Club (WASC) hosted the meet, and entered 27 eager swimmers with a total of 128 splashes.

Fifty-six swimmers achieved PBs (personal best times) - there were eight first place wins and two swimmers joined the group from the club of Vic-

torian Country Competition time qualifiers.

Competition might have been the aim of the day, but fun and laughter abounded, which is a common sight for anyone in the local club.

Any nerves poolside were cooled by the oncoming wave of support, for those in and out of the water.

With an enthusiastic outlook on the day the club enjoyed success, nailing down qualifying times and wins alike.

Altogether, the club’s female swimmers scored fourth place and the males scored third overall.

WASC took home fourth place when all the points were tallied for the day,

after ANL, Albury and Wodonga City.

Twelve swimmers have qualified for the Victorian Country Championships to be held in Ballarat on July 30-31.

Six swimmers qualified for the Victorian State Swimming Championships to be held in Melbourne in August, while 15 swim-

mers qualified to compete at the Australian Country Swimming Championships to be held in Darwin in October.

Gabe Watson qualified for the upcoming National Short Course championships in Sydney, and Henry Lee will compete at the Australian University Games in September.

Lady Devils squander too many chances against Savoy

By NATHAN de VRIES A WEAK second half spelled catastrophe for Wangaratta’s division one women on Sunday, as the Lady Devils threw away a 4-3 half-time advantage to go down 4-5 against Myrtleford at South Wangaratta.

The Lady Devils started the match in the box seat, with goals from Beth Cope (2’, 20’, 33’) and Matilda Aggenbach (4’) setting the tone early, but an undisciplined defence saw the home side struggle to put the game away.

Savoy’s Tuhina Morton struck twice in the first half, while the ever-dangerous Summer Caponecchia hit the scoreboard.

Caponecchia would prove to be the difference, with her two second half goals snatch-

ing victory from the Lady Devils.

Wangaratta coach Lockie Campbell said the second half effort from his side simply wasn’t up to par.

“It was a good start, good in terms of we were scoring goals and we were doing really well on the press, but not so great defensively,” he said.

“We leaked three goals in the first half, and leaking another two in the second half we were a little bit out of shape and not disciplined, I guess.

“It’s a bit disappointing - there were a lot of passengers, a lot of people just watching the game, that’s what it looked like.

“People on the ground were just waiting for everyone else to do it and when something went wrong they were throwing their arms up and putting

their heads down.”

The senior Lady Devils have just three matches remaining in their season, as well as two bye weekends, with Campbell praising how far the side has come since the start of the season.

“Coming into the season we knew it was going to be a year of hard work to reshape, the girls knew that and I knew that.

“There have been plenty of games where we’ve been excellent and amazing, the girls have been stand out, and what we’ve done there, we want to implement into every single game.

“It’s great seeing where they started and where they are now. “ The division two women also tasted defeat, downed 2-0 in their match against ladder leaders, Cobram.

GET AROUND HER: The Lady Devils converge on Matilda Aggenbach (centre) after her goal in the fourth minute of the match.

MUSCLED OUT: Georgia Mahoney keeps her Savoy opponent off the ball.

Tight at the top of table after Devils down league leaders 2-0

By WILLSON MACK

GOOD TOUCH: Kieran McLaughlin was one of Wangaratta City’s best in their 2-0 win over Cobram. PHOTOS: Sam Sgarioto

FLYING: Dan Kelly launches himself at a header.

WANGARATTA City has made the league title race tight at the top after a statement making 2-0 victory of league leaders Cobram on Sunday.

Adam Burchell opened up a lead early for the home side, finding the back of the net in the seventh minute before Dan Kelly (46th) put the icing on the cake immediately after half-time.

The victory now puts the Devils on equal points (40) with Albury United in second and just one behind Cobram making this weekend’s clash against United crucial.

Wangaratta City coach Daniel Vasilevski was stoked with the result.

“It was a great win,” Vasilevski said.

“We played really well, we felt like we owed them one after the first game when they beat us 3-2.

“That’s a game we should’ve got more out of so this time around it was a good opportunity to get one back.”

The pressure was put on early with Burchell’s goal which set the tone for the rest of the game.

“We started well, our pressure on them was great and we were then rewarded with an early goal,” Vasilevski said.

“We kept pressing in the sec-

ond half and then scored again, our pressure was just really good.

“It’s a massive win not just because it closes the gap on the ladder but it gives us confidence ahead of finals.”

But for Vasilevski it was his defence that impressed him the most, especially after keeping a clean sheet.

“Our defence was really good,” he said.

“Kieran McLaughlin was excellent at centre back and then Stoycho (Ivanov) and Shane Dillon at left back were also brilliant.

“They were rock solid.”

The Devils have rolled with a relatively new looking side this season and Vasilevski believes the group is starting to gel.

“It has taken a while for us to gel and we’re still constantly changing players in the middle because of injuries,” he said.

“We’re starting to get players back from injury though which is definitely helping.

“Vitaly (Leschen) is probably two weeks away, Jordan Vellian is similar and Ethan Whiley should be back this weekend.”

The Devils now turn their attention to another massive game with a clash against Albury United awaiting.

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NETBALL REVIEWS

Wangaratta get their revenge

By WILLSON MACK WANGARATTA got their revenge over North Albury at Norm Minns Oval on Saturday.

After falling to the Hoppers earlier on in the season, the Magpies were desperate to make amends and did so in outstanding fashion.

“It was great to get the win,” Wangaratta co-coach Chaye Crimmins said.

“It was fantastic that it was a team effort and a full four quarter game.”

Admittedly, the Wangaratta girls were extra motivated to regain bragging rights over the Hoppers.

“There was definitely extra motivation,” Crimmins said.

“We had lots of motivation from last week’s game (loss to Corowa-Rutherglen).

“Everyone came to training and the game this week with a real desire to play better than what we did the week before.”

Wangaratta burst out of the blocks with a 19 goal opening term to lead by 10 at the first break.

“Our first quarter was huge,” Crimmins said.

“We were happy with our pressure and we were able to place it on them from Georgia at goalshooter right through to the

other end of the court.

“Our movement throughout the attacking end was a lot better as well.”

Leah Jenvey was Wangaratta’s best as she continues to build on a stellar season, while Liv Richards was also prominent in her first game back.

“Leah’s pressure was amazing, forcing that long ball to then be able to intercept was fantastic,” Crimmins said.

“We had Olivia Richards back this weekend to help us out with a few defenders in the squad being injured, so she was also fantastic.

“But, as I said, this was a four quarter team effort.”

Crimmins is hopeful her team will become more consistent in the lead up to finals.

“Consistency in our team will really help us come finals time,” she said.

“Working on our combinations across the court and our mental game, that will also be a huge factor.”

Meanwhile, Wangaratta Rovers were no match for Yarrawonga.

The Hawks couldn’t go with the highly touted Pigeons, going down 69-25 in a big loss.

Laura Irvine was outstanding for the victors, while Sami Kreltszheim battled all game.

LET IT GO: Liv Richards fires a pass off.

AERIAL: Leah Jenvey in full flight. Jenvey was outstanding in her team’s win over North Albury.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

NETBALL REVIEWS 16 Hawks grab some points, while Blues keep on smiling ROUND

By NATHAN de VRIES

PRESSURE: North Wangaratta’s Bianca Grasso puts the screws to King Valley in the Hawks’ 11 goal win on Saturday.

COUNTERATTACK: Defenders Paige May (goal defence) and Ruby Lane-Gee (wing defence) move the ball up the court into.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

AS the season starts to come to a close in the coming weeks, netball squads across the competition are still working to get the win wherever they can.

North Wangaratta’s A grade side picked up just their third win of the season over the bottom placed King Valley 34-23.

The Hawks led the entire game, pushing a three goal margin at quarter time slightly out to four goals by the half, before exploding through the third term to lead 23-15 at the final break.

Coach Jess Hogan said while the entire side stood up, the defenders deserve a lot of praise for the win.

“I think our defensive side really contributed to the win, they were quite steady and consistent, so they definitely made it easy for us,” she said.

“The pressure there resulted in a few turnovers, just some really consistent pressure across the defensive side.

“It has been a challenging season, and I think that’s consistent with a few clubs - we still haven’t played with the full side that we initially chose at the start of the year, due to illness, injuries or other

circumstances.

“But they keep playing four quarters every game, regardless of whether we’re winning or losing, so I think there’s definitely potential there to build on for next year.”

Over at Whorouly, Greta’s Lindsey Humphries celebrated her 300th club game in style, with the Blues remaining undefeated despite a strong challenge from the Lions 52-40.

With the exception of a lapse in the third quarter, Greta never seemed too overworked, with the Blues taking advantage of the vast majority of turnovers.

“That game against Whorouly was a tough one - they had excellent defensive pressure down the court,” Greta coach Loren Gathercole said.

“It held us accountable to any mistake we made.

“We made some poor choices during the game passing, timing, basic skill errors they capitalised on.

“We will make sure we work hard to sharpen these up moving forward to improve our game.”

In other matches, Milawa fended off Bright 58-23, Benalla smashed Moyhu 58-24, while Tarrawingee picked up a handy win over Goorambat 46-32.

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MATCH REVIEW

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MUD BATH: College’s Charlie Lugg handballs the ball off before he’s tackled by Harry White in their under 17 clash in the mud at the Barr Reserve.

PHOTO: Grace Kerwin

TEMPO FOOTY: Under 14 Junior Magpie Henry Scalzo takes his time to hit up the right target.

PHOTO: Leah Comensoli

PICK IT UP: Under 12 Tiger Paige-Lee Dummet works the ball forward ahead of her two Imperials opponents.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

IT’S A GOAL: Centrals players Hunter Fraser, Keahn Driscoll, Caleb Gilbert and Matt Prestianni celebrate Gilbert’s matchsealing goal.

PHOTO: Grace Kerwin

CAN’T CATCH ME: Zach Bott chucks on the afterburners to outpace his Bright opponent.

PHOTO: Leah Comensoli

OVER THE TOP: Imperials’ Zeke Hogan punches the ball over the top of the contest.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling.

UNDER 17 SCOREBOARD Tigers Imperials

0.0 6.0

3.1 7.3

3.4 8.5

UNDER 14 SCOREBOARD 4.7 (31) 8.5 (53)

GOALS: TIGERS: L. Webb 2, H. Correll 1, K. McKelvie 1. IMPERIALS: W. Philips 5, O. Roberts 3.

BEST: TIGERS: M. Corrigan, A. Vearing, D. Cleal, B. Hogan, R. McKay, W. Carmody. IMPERIALS: M. Schultz, W. Phillips, O. Roberts, B. Pearson, D. O’Sullivan, B. Little.

Mansfield Benalla Giants

5.3 0.1

6.7 11.11 3.2 3.3

13.12 (90) 4.7 (31)

GOALS: MANSFIELD: A. Dean 3, S. Murphy 3, A. Thomson 2, B. Elliot 1, J. Marks 1, R. Northcott 1, H. Purcell 1, N. Taylor 1. BENALLA GIANTS: S. Cox 2, M. Cullen 1, H. Willett 1.

Myrtleford Kangaroos

1.2 1.0

1.5 1.1

2.8 2.2

4.10 (34) 2.2 (14)

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: H. Stripeikis 2, J. Hazeldine 1, T. Thomason 1.

KANGAROOS: P. Coleman 2.

BEST: MYRTLEFORD: T. Thomason, J. Skahill, T. Morgan, N. McMonagle, S. Crisp, F. Jones. KANGAROOS: T. Hogan, P. Coleman, M. Sacco, C. Hughes, C. Hines, C. Swinburne.

College Centrals

1.0 1.5

3.2 3.7

4.3 3.9

5.5 (35) 5.12 (42)

GOALS: COLLEGE: J. Massey-Chase 3, C. Lugg 2. CENTRALS: J. Devine, C. Gilbert 1, M. Prestianni 1, A. Simmonds 1, C. Boman 1.

BEST: COLLEGE: J. Massey-Chase, H. Nolan, J. Otto, C. McNamara, C. Monk, N. Thomas Scholte. CENTRALS: H. Barry, B. Paul, C. Hernandez, unknown, S. Rourke, C. Johnson.

Tigers Imperials

GOALS: TIGERS: L. Webb 2. IMPERIALS: W. Prebble 7, M. Marek 6, B. Benton 4, M. Semmens 2, C. Flynn 1. BEST: Tigers: S. Morey, Z. Carroll, M. Benton, L. Curro, O. Mullane, M. Correll. Imperials: M. Marek, W. Prebble, H. O’Brien, N. Kjar, M. O’Sullivan, B. Benton.

Junior Magpies Bright

Myrtleford Kangaroos

3.7 1.4

7.9 12.13 (85) 3.4 5.5 (35)

0.1 4.5

1.3 2.3 2.6 (15) 7.9 10.14 12.16 (88)

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Z. Menz 1, A. Morgan 1. KANGAROOS: E. Clayton 3, J. Coleman 3, E. Mullins 2, W. Graham 1, H. Laverty 1, A. O’Brien 1, H. Pople 1. BEST: MYRTLEFORD: L. McManus, J. Novak, J. Notarianni, J. Bruneau, O. Benson, A. Johnson. KANGAROOS: J. Coleman, K. Jackson, L. Pizzini, H. Laverty, A. Hines, E. Clayton.

College Centrals

0.2 1.4

0.2 1.2 2.2 (14) 5.9 9.14 14.21 (105)

GOALS: COLLEGE: F. Burgan 1, T. Fieldew 1. Centrals: C. Curr 5, R. Parsons 5, H. Cornhill 1, A. Jayet 1, R. McNamara 1.

Mansfield v Benalla Giants results unavailable.

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1.3 0.3

GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: B. Newton 8, C. Allan 1, C. Bott 1, J. Comensoli 1, R. Robinson 1. BRIGHT: L. Carey 2, T. Brierty 1, A. Hargreaves 1, A. Murrells 1. BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: B. Newton, J. Hewitt, H. Scalzo, C. Bott, Z. Bott, J. Comensoli. BRIGHT: B. Brady, A. Hargreaves, A. Grasser, F. Stephens, L. Carey, L. Russell.

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0.0 0.0 0.0 2.3 (15) 4.1 10.7 15.8 20.15 (135)

UNDER 12 SCOREBOARD Tigers Imperials

1.4 0.1

1.4 2.4

3.4 4.4

5.5 (35) 5.4 (34)

GOALS: TIGERS: R. Webb 3, Z. Ankers 1, X. Sheldon 1. F. Hughes 2, R. Ingleton 2. BEST: TIGERS: P. Dummet, M. Simpson, X. Sheldon, R. Webb, E. Damon, B. Kantor. IMPERIALS: F. Hughes, Z. Hogan, I. Robinson, J. Ambrose, L. Campbell, T. Koop.

Myrtleford Red Benalla Giants

1.2 1.0

3.6 1.1

3.7 1.4

4.7 (31) 3.4 (22)

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD RED: M. Corcoran 1, H. Durling 1, C. McEwan 1, M. McMahon 1. BENALLA GIANTS: T. Mount 2, X. De Fazio 1. BEST: MYRTLEFORD RED: B. Parolin, A. Robb, M. Corcoran, H. Durling, K. Morgan, M. McMahon. BENALLA GIANTS: X. De Fazio, T. Mount, N. Cooney, J. Binion, A. Lowe, D. Henshaw.

Myrtleford Black Kangaroos

0.1 3.4

0.1 7.7

0.4 11.8

2.8 (20) 12.8 (80)

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD BLACK: J. McAuliffe 1, T. McPherson 1.

KANGAROOS: results unavailable. BEST: MYRTLEFORD BLACK: C. Boyer, H. Muraca, T. McPherson, J. Jennings, J. McAuliffe, S. Barnik.

KANGAROOS: results unavailable.

Junior Magpies Bright

1.2 1.1

1.2 3.2

5.3 3.2

5.4 (34) 5.6 (36)

GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: S. McIntosh 2, H. Allan 1, W. James 1, J. McNeill 1. BRIGHT: A. Tanaskovic 2, B. Buckland 1, K. Buckland 1, N. White 1. BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: L. Sloan, H. Allan, S. McIntosh, C. Cassidy, T. White, M. James. BRIGHT: C. Garratt, N. White, G. Banks, D. Andersen, H. Bruneau, H. West.

College Centrals

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5.4 (34) 6.6 (42)

GOALS: COLLEGE: L. Sims 3, C. Bowman 1, C. O’Brien 1. CENTRALS: A. Knobel 2, S. Gales 1, C. Grimshaw 1, B. Johns 1, H. Kilby 1. BEST: COLLEGE: L. Sims, J. Massey-Chase, Z. Peebles, T. Llewellyn, D. Ciccone, C. O’Brien. CENTRALS: A. Knobel, B. Johns, N. Jones, S. Gales, L. Bennett, C. Grimshaw.

Willet wins gold in mixed teams in Changwon THE mixed team of Penny Smith and James Willett shot an impressive combined score of 146 out of a possible 150 targets to secure a top qualifying position at the latest ISSF World Cup event at Changwon.

Catherine Skinner and Thomas Grice shot 143 out of 150, finishing second in qualifying and securing an all Australian Gold medal match.

Into the medal match where the two top qualifiers would contest the gold and silver medals, it was inevitable that both would be coming home to Australia.

After the first two series of 10 targets, both teams were tied before Smith and

Willett proved too strong winning the gold medal six points to two.

As top qualifiers and when asked about the final Smith said “we both had a really good qualifying and really good final, and Catherine and Tom shot extremely well today, also it was really hot and humid out there but a good day out.”

Willett acknowledged that the targets were terrific.

“We had a really strong qualifying to get into the gold medal match and I think we all shot well and I’m really happy to come away with the results we got today.”

The gold and silver med-

als in Changwon further cemented the Australian athletes’ strength in the trap mixed team event, resulting in medals at all four ISSF World Cups attended this year.

These medals added to the gold medal won by Willett and Laetisha Scanlan in Azerbaijan, bronze medal won by Willett and Skinner in Italy and the silver and bronze medals won by Willett and Scanlan and Mitch Iles and Smith in Cyprus.

The trap shotgun athletes will now return to Australia and the focus will turn to the athletes competing in the remaining skeet (shotgun), pistol and rifle events.

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Action-packed round 10 of Wangaratta junior netball AN excellent round of junior netball was played on Saturday at Barr Reserve with results as follows: Premier League A: Saints Black 25 (Brooke Parolin) Def Magpies Black 15 (Elle Gibson).

Magpies White 12 (Jorja Duffy) Def By Rovers Brown 40 (Milla Schubert).

Rovers Gold 12 (Tilly Flynn) Def

By Magpies Pink 30 (Milla Norman).

Premier League B: Rovers Pink 19 (Remy Lloyd) Def Saints Red 18 (Milla Corcoran).

Whorouly Lions 17 (Not Supplied) Def By Rovers Yellow 22 (Maddy Parker).

Rovers Navy 13 (Anastasia Ford)

Def By Milawa Red 15 (Aniston Holt) Section 1: Greta Dev 7 (Alice Hill) Def By Milawa Blue 23 (Lilly Hooper).

Tarrawingee 31 (Bridgette Mason) Def Rovers White 10 (Matilda O’Brien).

Rovers Orange 22 (Matilda Dean) Def Yarra Sevens 11 (Leni Ramsdale).

Section 2: Dynamite 19 (Maddie Jones) Def Hotshots 16 (Carla Contessa).

Moyhu Dev 19 (Caitlyn Mccarthy) Def Swifts 13 (Pippa O’Connor).

Rovers Black 7 (Molly Thomas) Def By The Rockets 23 (Minnie Humphrey).

Section 3: Doves 10 (Cassidy Roberts) Def By Wang Stars 16 (Steph Parsons).

Netburners 15 (Finlay Matassoni) Def Whorouly Cubs 1 (Holly Podubinski).

Alpha Wolves 13 (Charlotte Graham) Def By Star Strikers 13 (Millie Hermans).

Section 4: Firebirds 13 (Arabella Cavicchiolo) Def Milawa Saints 11 (Mikayla Bradley).

Panthers 5 (Bethany PerryHeyden) Def By Wolf Pack 7 (Georgia Kelly).

Renegades 47 (Lillie Brockwell) Def Wild West 6 (Mackenzie Roberts).

FIRST-GAMER: Sophia Pasquali kicked a goal in her first game with the Hawks’ under 14s.

TEAM ROCKETS: (Back L-R) Paige Ely, Minnie Humphry, Mackenzie Rea, Ruby Higgs, Georgie Hill, Ella Whitehead, Sophie Mitchell, (front L-R) Annalee Nolan (coach), Phoebe Alexander, Maddie Craven, Imogen Bradley.

STEP UP: Development’s Ella Montgomery and Rovers Orange’s Stella Johnson jostle for the ball.

ON THE RUN: Jayla Keys played well for the Rovers’ under 14s.

Two wins and plenty of progress WANGARATTA Rovers’ female footballers recorded two wins from three games as they hosted Murray Felines at the WJ Findlay Oval on Sunday.

In the open women’s the Hawks welcomed back Chloe Kungl, who slotted the first goal of the game, while Bianca Mulqueen had the ball on a string and drove the ball forward, and Ally Ballard threw herself into every contest.

Emma Gosbell ran and ran, Dakota McAliece’s long kicking was prominent, and the back six was terrific.

Rain arrived in the second term, when Celia Piesse had a ripper quarter; Jacinta Findlay kicked long and won the contested ball; Jess Maddy, Hollie Veness and Megan Quick did well in the backline; and Jess Whitehead,

Amy Hopkins, Amy Collins and Bron McGorlick played well up forward.

The Hawks managed three points, and Felines kicked a goal right on halftime to take a seven point lead into the break.

As the rain came down hard in the third quarter, a great lead by Dakota McAliece saw her take a mark and then pass to Jess Whitehead who scored a goal in her 40th Rovers game to put the Hawks in front.

A forward entry in the last term saw Amy Hopkins kick truly, and with not long to go Jess Byrne marked in the backline to secure the win.

Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 3.5 (23) defeated Murray Felines 2.4 (16).

Goals: Chloe Kungl, Jess Whitehead, Amy Hopkins.

Awards: Dakota McAliece, Leanne Branson, Ally Ballard, Amy Collins, Amy Hopkins, Jess Maddy.

The under 17s defence led

by Ash Foubister and Mak Clarke helped contain the free-scoring second-placed Felines to just 1.2 in the first term.

The visitors scored two easy goals in the second term, but the midfielders had started to tighten up and the Hawks got good run off the wing from Ammy Thompson.

In the third quarter, Sophie Boyle did a terrific job in the last line of defence, supported by strong-tackling pockets Ali Jones and Alana McKenna while Bree Keys was excellent in the centre, and Lili Fan had a stand-out quarter on the wing.

The Hawks were unable to score, but restricted the Felines to a goal for the term.

Rovers got off to a sensational start in the final quarter with a perfect tap from Mak Clark to Bree Keys, who bombed the ball forward.

Lili Fan found enough space to kick truly from the pocket, putting through a great goal - the first of her career.

Rovers scored another point before the siren sounded to signal a 31 point win to the Felines - a far cry from the 107 point difference in round two, and testament to how the Hawks have progressed in their football journeys in 12 weeks.

Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 1.0 (6) lost to Murray Felines 5.7 (37).

Goal: Lili Fan.

Awards: Lili Fan, Bree Keys, Ash Shallue, Sophie Boyle, Ruby Bihun The under 14s welcomed two new players, Sophia Pasquali and Maddy Drage, with Charlotte Howell returning from injury, to a 20-member squad captained by midfielder Lily Gibb, who read the play superbly to mark, tackle and kick when the team needed a lift.

In the first term, great teamwork from the midfielders resulted in Lillias Coonan swooping on a loose ball to ckick truly to register Rovers’ first goal for the game.

In the second quarter Molly Thomas, Jayla Keys and Pasquali showing plenty of pace to propel the ball forward, and another pas-

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sage of handballs resulted in Pasquali scoring the second goal.

The backline players displayed impressive defensive work, led by ever-reliable full back Lucy Kiely.

The second half was a seesawing affair, and only two more points were scored for the game - one for each team - showing how close the contest had become.

The Rovers girls held strong in defence in the final quarter, to keep the Felines goal-less and record their second win for the season.

Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 2.4 (16) defeated Murray Felines 0.1 (1).

Goals: Lilias Coonan, Sophia Pasquali Awards: Sophia Pasquali, Lily Gibb, Lilias Coonan, Maddy Drage

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MAGPIES GUN WANGARATTA star centre Issy Byrne looks to fire a pass off to teammate Leah Jenvey in their side’s comfortable 18-goal win over North Albury on Saturday at Norm Minns Oval.

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ASHLOR has gone out a winner in his final start for Dan McCarthy.

The eight-year-old gelding saluted by a head in race seven, the Johns Lyng Group BM70 Handicap at Geelong on Friday at a valuable $19.

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and local apprentice jockey Hanna Le Blanc settled in the middle of the field before showing his turn of

foot that we’ve all grown fond of.

“I can’t believe it, it’s a fairytale I guess,” McCarthy said post-race.

“He’s no champion but he’s certainly ours.

“It’s not just the horse either, it’s the stories behind him and the people behind

him - family, staff his owners, their families.”

Ashlor was a winner of 14 of his 59 starts, including seven at provincial level and more than $960,000 of prizemoney for his owners Alan and David Strain.

“When he won on Cox Plate day a fair few peo-

ple were waiting for him at home to congratulate him and I’m sure it’s going to be no different now,” he said.

“It seems stupid to be so excited about a benchmark 70 at Geelong but it’s everything that’s gone before him.

“To be able to retire him on that note, it’s just gold.”

Ashlor will now retire to a 40-acre paddock on the McCarthy farm where he will nanny baby horses.

The son of Hard Spun reached a career high rating of 100 and left the track off a mark of 83.

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