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Moyhu plea to get cop back in town

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EGG-CELLENT FUN AWAITS SATURDAY EDEN, Sophia and Hayden Boyle get an early look at the egg-cellent treasure which will be on offer at the Wangaratta Baptist Church Easter Fun Day this Saturday.

The free event will be held at Apex Park on Easter Saturday, 19 April from 10am to 2pm, and will include a rock-climbing wall, Jurassic inflatable, adventure tools toy workshop, face-painting, balloon animals, a craft activity, free coffee and hot chocolate, a free sausage sizzle and hot cross buns - as well as an Easter egg hunt.

Wangaratta Baptist Church Pastor Aaron Wardle said the day was an opportunity to provide accessible, fun and safe activities for children and families at no cost, and a practical way to bring hope to the community.

For more Easter weekend activities, see our What’s On section on pages 26, 27 in

today’s edition.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

EASTER DELIGHT Something for everyone this long weekend, expected to pump millions into economy

ALONG with the chocolates and other treats they’ll be enjoying this Easter long weekend, locals and visitors will sample a selection of weather conditions as they celebrate across the Wangaratta district.

Good Friday is set to be a continuation of recent unseasonably hot autumn weather, and Saturday will remain warm with the chance of a shower in the evening, before temperatures

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drop amid cloudy conditions and predicted rain for Easter Sunday and Monday.

That means there's something to suit every personal thermostat as people gather everywhere from camping grounds and wineries to church services and sporting

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the winter season,” she said.

“We’ll have families and kids here having fun in the playground, swimming in the pool, going to Apex Park, and enjoying day trips enced a visitor spend of $2.5 around the area. million, with a total spend of “Wangaratta is a good base $5 million across the four days. for people who want to exAt Wangaratta’s Painters plore; people love staying here Island Holiday Park, staff member Kylie Dowell said the while they spend time in and explore our beautiful region.”

Pinkerton Crescent park was Kylie said most Easter fully booked for the weekend.

“It’s the last hurrah before weekend visitors would ar-

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Stephen Swart, Rural City of Wangaratta director sustainability and culture, said Easter was a popular time for visitors to explore Wangaratta.

“It is expected many will extend their stay between Easter and ANZAC Day to make the most of the public holidays,” he said.

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Where’s our cop?

The Moyhu community plea for their one-man station’s six month vacany to be filled

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THE Moyhu community is pleading with Victoria Police and the state government to fill a half-year vacancy at the one-officer Moyhu Police Station, amid a reported surge in reckless behaviour and crime.

Former Leading Senior Constable Jason Bray retired from Victoria Police in October last year leaving the one-man-station at Moyhu vacant.

Police from Whitfield, Glenrowan and Wangaratta have been patrolling the area since, but the community is concerned this is not enough without a permanent police presence.

Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy raised the issue in State Parliament, after it was brought to his attention by a local resident.

“Moyhu is a resilient and close-knit community… but without a local police presence, that sense of safety and security is being slowly eroded,” he said.

“We cannot allow this vacancy to remain unfilled while issues begin to escalate.”

Mr McCurdy said residents have reported a rise in antisocial behaviour - late-night hooning, unsafe use of electric bikes on footpaths, and a growing sense of unease.

“This is about giving Moyhu the resources it needs to stay safe and to thrive,” he said.

“A 25-minute response from Wangaratta simply isn’t good enough.”

Moyhu resident and vicepresident of the Moyhu Action Group, Haylee Currie, said the township needed an officer back, noting that incidents of thefts and speeding had increased over the past six months.

“We have a lot of activity out here and it’s more than what people realise,” she said.

UNOCCUPIED: The Moyhu Police Station has been without a permanent police presence since October last year.

PHOTO: Bailey Zimmermann

Moyhu recruitment progressing: Victoria Police

A VICTORIA Police spokesman said Moyhu was one of the safest communities in the region, according to the latest Crime Statistics Agency figures showing the township recorded 25 offences for the 2024 calendar year.

“Wangaratta police continue to undertake regular patrols of Moyhu,” the spokesman said.

“Regular patrols will continue in the area to ensure Moyhu’s crime rate remains as low as last year.”

The spokesman said Victoria Police currently has more than 1000 vacancies statewide.

The force reported a surge of 50 per cent in more recruits joining Victoria Police in the past month, since police lowered the entry score and created exemptions for recently employed emergency service or defence force personnel.

“We are prioritising recruitment across the organisation, focusing on areas with higher vacancy rates and crime rates,” the spokesman said.

“Recruitment for the Moyhu position is progressing in line with these priorities, and planning is underway “There’s a lot of tourism; there’s a lot of caravans coming through the town and you have your locals hooning around.

“I think if we had a police presence these things would be under wraps a little more… they’re minor police issues but in a small town they can quickly become larger issues.”

Ms Currie said incoming rezoning of land under the Moyhu Township Development plan to potentially free up to 124 residential lots in the town would

to advertise the role and commence the selection process in the coming months.”

Mr McCurdy called on Minister for Police, Anthony Carbines, to urgently fill the vacancy, reminding parliament that when it comes to safety, regional communities deserve the same level of support as anywhere else in Victoria.

A state government spokesperson said Victoria Police worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the community and boasted more members on the beat than any other state.

“We have invested a record $4.5 billion into Victoria Police to recruit more than 3,600 members and deliver the infrastructure and technology they need,” they said.

“Of these new members, 38 new police officers have been allocated to the Wangaratta region, including 19 family violence specialist police.”

Operational decisions including the location and deployment of members are made by the Chief Commissioner at Victoria Police and not the government.

also increase the need of a local police presence.

Co-owner of the Moyhu Hotel, Melissa Wilson, said it has been difficult to keep in touch with potential disturbances around town as a publican without a local police officer.

“In my capacity it’s horrible not having a local, just knowing that if there is an incident in town there’s no one nearby,” she said.

“It’s very much a topic of conversation in town.

“Moyhu is a wonderful, safe

community and we just want to keep it that way.”

Ms Wilson said she feared the role currently being covered by Glenrowan and Whitfield based police could burn out officers, who have been covering a “significant” area over the past six months.

While Mr McCurdy could not directly address whether he would fill the station if the Coalition were to be elected next year, he said The Nationals would always stand up for law and order in regional communities.

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Fire restrictions to cease Tuesday, but danger period remains this weekend

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN CFA are reminding local residents, landholders and holiday goers not to be complacent over the next two long weekends as fire restrictions are set to cease next Tuesday.

The Fire Danger Period will officially end at 1am, 22 April for Wangaratta, Benalla and Mansfield municipalities within CFA’s District 23.

CFA District 23 acting assistant chief fire officer Paul

Scragg said low fire activity over the past few weeks and the cooler conditions have allowed fire restrictions to ease in the area.

“Lifting of fire restrictions will allow farmers and property owners to clean up their properties of fallen tree debris and other natural material that might have accumulated over the fire season,” he said.

Ahead of the Easter long weekend however, CFA is reminding the community that

fire restrictions will still be in place and burning activities should still be put on hold in these areas.

As of 11am Wednesday, the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts showed Wangaratta to remain warm and dry with highs of 29 degrees until Sunday, when a cooler change and showers are predicted.

Mr Scragg said while it was important for the community to enjoy themselves over the Easter and Anzac Day long

weekends, they must ensure campfires remain contained.

“It’ll be great weather for camping but you need to make sure campfires are thoroughly extinguished before you leave,” he said.

Since fire restrictions began easing in some municipalities on 17 March, CFA has responded to 37 escaped burn-offs, requiring members to turnout 403 times and spend over 550 hours containing these incidents.

Mr Scragg said extinguishing an unattended burn could come at a heavy cost to landowners “Even though restrictions are easing, conditions are still dry, so we ask residents take accountability and full responsibility for their burn-off,” he said.

“Please do not leave your burn unattended.

“Have equipment and enough people on hand to deal with any escapes and keep an eye on wind as this

Call out risks before catastrophe: police IMPAIRED driving and safety on local intersections will be a key focus of police as they look to keep the community’s holiday period from going south for Operation Compass.

The consecutive long weekends this year will see police launch an extended 10-day statewide blitz, with every available resource to be deployed until the conclusion of the Anzac Day long weekend.

New police data put impaired drivers on notice, with analysis of collision data showing 989 impaired drivers with passengers on board were impacted from 385 collisions causing injury and a further 18 causing death over the past two years statewide.

Wangaratta Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant David Gillespie said the city’s major roads were set to be flooded by police and urged the community to expect the force to be seen anywhere, anytime.

“We unfortunately continue to see minor risk-taking behaviour that results in catastrophic consequences such as people not wearing seatbelts and people answering their phone thinking it’s ok,” he said.

“We really need to get that message out there to drivers and passengers of vehicles that if you see something unsafe, be brave enough to call it out and be brave enough to stop it before it eventuates into something catastrophic.

“Easter and Anzac Day is a significant time of year for a lot of people and it gives them

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an opportunity to get away at a time where it’s still very good weather.

“We really need to make sure drivers and passengers are being safe on our roads.”

Young drivers aged 18 – 24 made up the largest number of impaired drivers carrying passengers, with over 32 per cent, followed by those aged 30 – 39 making up a further 20 per cent.

Safety on local intersections will also be in the crosshairs of the force over the next 10 days.

Snr Sgt Gillespie said intersection issues in the region involved poor driver decisions and drivers “letting their guard down” as they approach them.

He said too many people were being killed from intersection collisions and everyone was responsible for stopping that trend.

“I’m asking people who are going to come up to our part of the world to make sure that if they haven’t seen any cars for 10 minutes because they’re in a rural environment, doesn’t mean there won’t be one as they come up to an intersection,” Snr Sgt Gillespie said.

“People need to make sure they are paying attention to road signs and obeying them, they are not there because they look pretty, they are there to keep everybody safe.”

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can easily spread your fire.”

Controlled burns may be visible in parts of Victoria over the coming weeks as part of fuel reduction activities by CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic).

To find out about planned burns visit www.plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au.

To prevent unnecessary emergency callouts, landowners must register their private burn-offs at www. firepermits.vic.gov.au.

Vinnies burglary - charity tin theft A CHARITY tin was stolen in an overnight burglary at Vinnies on Rowan Street Wednesday.

Detective Senior Constable James Nelson of Wangaratta Criminal Investigation Unit said an unknown thief broke into the Wangaratta op shop at around 3am and took the tin and a quantity of cash stored inside it.

Det Sen Const Nelson said no other items were taken and no damage was done to the store.

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Anyone with any information or CCTV footage of the incident was urged to contact Wangaratta Police on 5723 0888.

No community market Sunday THE Wangaratta community market, which usually runs every Sunday at Moore Than Swimming, will not be held on Easter Sunday.

The next market will be held on Sunday, April 27 with stalls available for $20 (no bookings required) and car boot sales welcome for $15, with more information via the market’s Facebook page.

Region set for Easter delight ■ from page 1

LOW-RISK: Wangaratta Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant David Gillespie said local police will be flooding local roads on the lookout for impaired driving and intersection safety in an extended Easter and ANZAC Day weekend safety blitz. male Wangaratta motorcyclist tragically lost their life after striking a cow on Lake Mokoan Road near Benalla.

Snr Sgt Gillespie said the incident was an unfortunate reminder local people can lose their lives on local roads, no

matter how familiar they are with them.

“Unfortunately, at times livestock does get on our roadways but we also have wildlife such as deer, wombats and kangaroos,” he said.

Police commonly observe increased road trauma over

the Easter and ANZAC Day holiday period, catching 399 drink drivers and 280 drug drivers throughout last year’s statewide blitz.

Snr Sgt Gillespie said it was not worth taking even the smallest of risks on our roads.

“Families are drawn to attractions like the Ned Kelly Discovery Hub (which saw over 945 visitors during Easter 2024), the Brookfield Maze, camping spots, and cycle trails.

“Couples enjoy our wineries, food experiences, and scenic walks.

“Events like the Brown Brothers Easter Family Festival and local markets are also big drawcards.”

• See today’s What’s On pages 26 and 27 - for events you can enjoy over Easter.

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Robbie’s dream mission

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HAT started out as a dream he didn’t think would ever happen will next week become a reality for Robbie Leehane.

The Wangaratta resident is set to embark on a five-week volunteer’s trip to Laos on 23 April, arriving in the capital city of Vientiane the following morning.

Powered through the Sae Lao Project, a sustainable volunteering organisation based in Laos, Robbie is on a mission to self-heal through simply giving back.

He said he’s terrified, but also excited to take on this milestone.

Robbie has been diagnosed with various mental health conditions, which have made it challenging for him to function day-to-day.

“Even leaving the house is a much bigger process that I have to prepare for,” he said.

“So going to another country to do this is insanely hard, but I’ve always been willing to suffer if other people are going to benefit from it.

“I’m completely terrified, but also very excited.

“I just can’t wait to get over there and help.”

Robbie has been transparent about his struggle with mental health, particularly on his social media page ‘My Blue Star’, but said societal pressures and stigma around mental health left him isolated before and unable to reach out.

“I’ve struggled my whole life with all these mental issues, but I’ve always hidden it - even from family,” he said.

It wasn’t until Robbie was in his 30s that he admitted that he wasn’t coping, which prompted a response from the mental health team at the hospital.

“Having to accept that you can’t even provide for yourself, that you need help, is really hard and confronting,” he said.

“Compounded by the fact that now I’m actually being given money to survive, I felt useless and like a drain [at the time].”

Robbie was put on the disability pension and the NDIS, where he

TRIP TO LAOS A MEANINGFUL STEP FORWARD IN FINDING PURPOSE

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.... going to another country to do this is insanely hard, but I’ve always been willing to suffer if other people are going to benefit from it.”

- ROBBIE LEEHANE said he received incredible support from his team.

To others, his motivation to take action and volunteer comes off as altruistic, but he said helping others is almost something he feels obligated to do.

“I’ve always tried to help people,” he said, having completed a volunteer trip a few years ago in Indonesia.

“When I was a kid, my Mum was so proud of the fact that when someone asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I’d be like ‘I’m gonna be the leader of a Christian motorcycle gang and we’re gonna go around helping people’.”

Robbie said given his own life and experience, volunteer work was something he wished he could’ve had access to. “[It’s] somewhere that I could have done something to gain a bit of self-worth when I was really struggling,” he said.

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obbie described his organisation, ‘My Blue Star’, as a small incentive born from the realisation that people with mental illness can rediscover themselves through service.

REDEFINING MENTAL HEALTH CARE: ROBBIE LEEHANE’S ORGANISATION ‘MY BLUE STAR’ SEEKS TO HEAL FROM TRAUMA THROUGH VOLUNTARY WORK. DETERMINED: Robbie Leehane remains persistent in his quest to offer his support to less-developed countries.

He is extremely passionate about helping troubled youth and people living with mental illness.

Robbie said he’s been “very fortunate” to receive the support from his team through NDIS. “Honestly, without them, this wouldn’t be happening,” he said.

“It’s only through their encouragement and help that I even started.”

Mike Harris, Robbie’s occupational therapist (OT) from My Care Provider, said the direction Robbie has taken is remarkable.

“Robbie’s been the one who’s

passionately driving this project of cultivating mental health through helping others,” he said.

“I’ve never seen anybody so passionate about this.

“This is the guy who, a year ago, couldn’t get motivated to do anything and now he’s so passionate, it’s palpable.

“He’s trying to set this up so that it has the potential to grow into something that would provide a platform for others who are in a similar situation to him.”

Robbie thanked his Mr Harris, his support workers Tamara Walker and Andy Barbero, and

his support coordinator Vicki Robinson for helping him make his dream possible.

He said they’ve all worked tirelessly to garner support for the cause on social media, with his trip being funded primarily through his dog-walking business and generous donations from the community.

If you would like to make a donation for Robbie’s trip, visit www.gofundme.com/mybluestar.

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VIRTUOSO MUSICIAN: A long-time supporter of the Across the Arts festival, acclaimed Australian guitarist Nick Charles will host a workshop and also perform at The Last Blast concert on Saturday, 3 May.

The last blast after 25 years of a local arts festival

A BIENNIAL arts event providing local creatives with the opportunity for professional development through participation in professional workshops run over two creatively charged days in Wangaratta, will be held for the last time on May 2 and 3.

The Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance Inc (GANEAA) is calling its 2025 Across the Arts program “The Last Blast”, as will be the final iteration of the event in its current format, after 25 years and 12 festivals since 1999.

Committee member Kerryn Taylor said difficulty securing substantial funding support and a dwindling number of active volunteers along with ill health - had led to the decision to make this festival the last.

Ms Taylor said a further decision on the future of the alliance and its direction would be made during the next annual general meeting to be held later this year.

But the committee is encouraging everyone to take this final opportunity to participate in an exciting and inspiring program of workshops, performances and fun for 2025, with all welcome to take part.

The Last Blast will include a retrospective exhibition at Wangaratta Library’s Bainz Gallery from Thursday, 1 May; a concert at The Vine Hotel on Saturday, 3 May; and a series of Across the Arts workshops at The Centre in Chisholm Street on Friday, 2 May and Saturday, 3

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May, with a full program and booking details at ganeaa. com.au.

The workshops include jewellery-making from spoons with artist, jeweller and teacher Jan Donaldson, and how to pen your unique life story with Rod Davis, both on Friday, 2 May. Participants can also learn natural dyeing of fabrics using local plants with artist and designer Isabel Young, enjoy painting and decorating a paper mache dog sculpture with award-winning NT artist Kamahi King, or to sharpen their drawing skills and potentially create a masterpiece with local artist Brooke Waldvogel, on Saturday, 3 May. There is also the opportunity to learn how to take great photos with your smart phone or tablet with guidance from local professional photographer Natalie Ord, or to refine guitar and song writing techniques with acclaimed Australian guitarist, Nick Charles, on Saturday, 3 May. In addition to the workshops at The Centre, Blake Griffiths will host an introduction to weaving workshop at the Wangaratta Art Gallery, while multi award-winning trumpeter, composer and arranger Eugene Ball will lead a day-long jazz improvisation and riffing workshop at Avian Park Raceway on Saturday, 3 May. “We have endeavoured to

have a mix of local and visiting artists to connect with and inspire local, interested people,” said GANEAA president and Across the Arts founder, Kathy Whelan.

“The evening concert at the Vine Hotel will feature artist Nick Charles on guitar - who has been a long-time, popular performer at Across the Arts.

“Eugene Ball will perform with members of Wangaratta’s own Jazzaratta ensemble - stalwarts of our concerts over many years.”

The evening concert will also feature the amazing Constantina Bush, the female alter ego of Kamahi Djordon King, created based on women from his community in Katherine, Northern Territory and celebrating their wit and sassiness.

Ms Taylor said it was essential people book by Monday, 28 April via ganeaa.com. au.

“The committee has a professional responsibility to make sure that the workshops and activities can be run to budget,” she said.

“Our responsibility to the artists is to have well-attended workshops - and we are aware that election day may interfere with our planning.”

The exhibition Across the Arts Retrospective will be on display in the Bainz Gallery for the month of May, featuring retrospective work of GANEAA members from over the past 25 years, with a final thank you and appreciation taking place in the Bainz Gallery on Sunday, 25 May from 2pm to 4pm and all welcome.

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ANZAC Day plans in place for local communities WANGARATTA is preparing to show its appreciation for the efforts and sacrifices of those who have served Australia, with a number of ANZAC Day services to be held across the rural city.

ANZAC Day 2025 is the 110th anniversary of the ANZAC Landings at Gallipoli, after which this day of commemoration is named.

The occasion marks the 81st anniversary of the D Day landings, which were the beginning of the end to World War 2, some 11 months later in Europe and in August 1945 in the Pacific.

The Wangaratta RSL will conduct services and a march in Wangaratta on Friday, 25 April.

Its dawn service will be conducted at the Wangaratta Cenotaph, on the corner of Docker and Ovens Streets, at 6am.

Veterans, their families and members of the public are asked to start assembling at 5.45am.

The service will conclude at approximately 6.25am.

A gunfire breakfast will be provided to veterans and their families at the RSL from 6.30am.

Intermezzo Cafe, opposite the cenotaph, will be open for light breakfasts, coffee and tea from 5.30am, for those who cannot attend the gunfire breakfast at the RSL. Participants in the march are to assemble on the footpath

outside the King George V Gardens in Templeton Street at 10 am.

They will be called into their positions at 10.20am, and the march will step off at 10.40am.

The march will proceed up Ovens Street to the memorial gardens, and the service will commence at 11am.

At the conclusion of the service, participants will march back to the RSL, where they will be dismissed.

A lunch will then be provided for veterans, partners and carers by the women’s auxiliary at the RSL. Food will be available in the bistro at the RSL. Please note: Templeton Street will be closed between

Dr Haines hits back after being quizzed on donors INDI Independent federal MP Helen Haines labeled herself as the most transparent MP in Australian parliament following a pointed question at the Indi candidates forum in Wangaratta on Monday night focused on her receipt of Climate 200 donations.

Cheshunt resident Jamie Fischer asked the question of Dr Haines as to whether she thought it was a matter of integrity in supporting a donor that has a commercial interest in her being reelected as MP. But while it’s no secret that Dr Haines has received donations from Climate 200, a not-for-profit led by Simon Holmes à Court, in response, she focused on her record of integrity.

“The reason why people know who donates to my election campaigns is because I am the most transparent member of parliament in Australia parliament,” she said to a raucous applause.

“You can take a look at my website which you probably have because I want you to know who is donating to politicians in Australia.

BY STEVE KELLY

skelly@ nemedia.com.au

“You can’t say the same for major political parties.”

Dr Haines was cut off by audience members yelling out ‘answer the question’.

“Alright, I’ll happily answer the question and if you go to my website you’ll be able to see all of my donors and you’ll see that Climate 200 have donated $30,000 into my election campaign,” she said.

“They are not the biggest donor, over 1100 people, more than that now, individual donors, people from right across this region, in fact right across Australia donate into my campaign.

“Climate 200 is one of them, Regional Voices is another, Vida Impact Fund is another one – Climate 200 is a crowd funding organisation.

“If you look at the Liberal Party they have the Cormack Foundation, if you look at the major parties there are millions and

millions of dollars of dark money where we don’t know where it comes from.”

Dr Haines was referring to the Australian Electoral Commission’s report revealing that over the past five years, more than $290 million has gone into the major parties coffers with no public record of its origins.

She explained that it’s required from the AEC that the name of a donor is only required if a donation is over $16,900.

“I take a stance that it’s so important to know where money comes from that I require anyone who donates to me, over $1000 to be named,” she said.

Dr Haines confirmed that donors do not influence her policies and rather the people of Indi do.

“I find this out by getting out and hearing from constituents about what the problems and solutions are,” Dr Haines said.

“Me as an Independent, I am answerable to the people, I’m not answerable to Peter Dutton in Brisbane, or Anthony Albanese in Sydney, or Pauline Hanson in Ipswich.”

Ovens and Baker Streets from 9.30am until 11am, and from 12 noon until the marchers have dispersed after the march.

Other road closures will also be in place before and after the march.

The following services will also be held in rural areas of the municipality: • 24 April, 10am, day service at the Greta Cemetery; • 25 April, 6am, dawn service at Eldorado Community Hall and Cenotaph, • 25 April, 6am, dawn service at the Cheshunt Hall, • 25 April, 9am, day service at the Everton Cenotaph, • 25 April, 11am, day service at Moyhu Lions Park.

Early voting polling places open Tuesday INDI voters can head to the polls next week, with early voting polling places within Indi opening from Tuesday, 22 April.

Wangaratta’s early polling station is located at Wareena Park Hall.

Opening hours will include 22-24 April (8.30am-5.30pm), 26 April (9am-4pm), 28 April to 1 May (8.30-5.30pm), and 2 May (8.30am-6pm).

Polling places on Election Day voting, 3 May, will be open from 8am to 6pm.

In the Rural City of Wangaratta they include: Fr James Byrne Memorial Hall, White Street; Purbrik Hall-Holy Trinity Cathedral; St Bernards Primary School Hall; Tarrawingee Community Hall; Glenrowan Primary School; Milawa Public Hall; Eldorado Memorial Hall; Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall; Springhurst Primary School; and Whorouly Library Hall.

Your nine candidates on the Indi ballot are: Helen Haines (Independent), Mitch Bridges (Labor), James Trenery (Liberal), Athol Thomas (One Nation), Alysia Regan (The Greens), Tim Quilty (Libertarian), Michael White (Family First), Ben Howman (Legalise Cannabis), and Mark McFarlane (Independent).

Q&A Wednesday

WELL VERSED: Incumbent Helen Haines was a standout among the candidates in fielding questions throughout the VFF forum.

PHOTO: Steve Kelly

OUR Q&Aseries with all Indi candidates continues in next Wednesday’s edition, 23 April.

Candidates have been asked to explain how they would help create more opportunities for youth in Indi – specifically around employment and education - to help diminish the need for people to leave the area.

And they have also been asked to identfy ways they would help councils and support their communities.

$600m to help Support at Home aged care services

By STEVE KELLY INDI federal election candidates have responded to concerns about aged care home support services, which are increasing in demand amid the growing older demographics within the electorate.

At Monday evening’s public candidate forum, organised by the Victorian Farmers Federation in Wangaratta, personal care worker Trish Lawrence told candidates how she hears every week about different impacts stemming from the waiting times for home care services.

“What specific, practical considerations do you have to reduce the wait times for services,” she asked the seven of nine Indi candidates in attendance.

“I understand when the new home support service comes into play in July, it’s not for another two to three years that the new target wait time will be three months.

“I do come across people who have a poorer quality of life without the services.”

Independent incumbent MP Helen Haines said one of the biggest handbrakes on accessing the care that people need as they age is that many of the packages don’t take into account the travel times required for many of the carers to get to places.

She said Benalla is a hotspot for our elderly not accessing care and she has made this point to the Minister for Aged Care.

“Interestingly aged care is one of the most bipartisan topics in the Commonwealth, post the shocking findings from the royal commission,” Dr Haines said.

“We don’t have the workforce and we need to train more people who can do home-based support.

“We need to get the travel included in rural packages.

“I recently informed people in

the industry that there is a $600 million rural fund to enable providers in country areas like ours to cover off on additional expenses of travel.”

Eligible providers operating in rural and remote areas, or providing specialist services, can apply for additional funding to support their financial viability and ensure service continuity for their clients.

Liberal candidate James Trenery said he used to work in the industry and has an understanding of what’s happening.

“The work in that industry is overregulated; to deliver the services it’s costly and it takes a lot of time,” he said.

“If you want to change wait times, then the over regulation has to come back.”

Labor candidate Mitch Bridges said his government is training more people to enter the workforce and keeping them there with

better pay and conditions.

“At a time when people are leaving the healthcare industry in droves, we (Labor) stepped in and created extra protections for people working in those industries,” he said.

“As someone who has worked in aged care, we need to attract more people to work in those fields and this will cut down wait times.”

Federal Labor spokesperson for aged care, Anika Wells, said in late March that Labor is delivering more than $600 million to ensure older people can access quality and affordable aged care to stay independent at home for longer, regardless of where they live or if they need specialist services.

“This additional funding recognises the challenges faced by aged care providers in rural and remote Australia, or who deliver specialist services to our most vulnerable older people,” Ms Wells said.

AGEING WELL: Indi Labor candidate Mitch Bridges told Monday’s forum that his party announced a $600 million Support at Home aged care services in rural and remote Australia, which workers such as personal carers can access to assist with travel expenses.

PHOTO: Steve Kelly

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RCH GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL

Give that they may grow

WANGARATTA and its surrounds are well-known for generosity when it comes to an important cause, and the Royal Melbourne Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal is always strongly supported in the district.

In Wangaratta itself, the city’s donation total for the annual fundraiser is tipped to pass $3 million in 2025.

This total includes all donations gathered in the years since the rural city’s entry to the RCH appeal in 1969, and a large portion of that has been handed to volunteers manning and walking alongside CFA trucks on Good Friday itself.

The sound of fire sirens ringing through the district is a tradition closely associated with the day for local residents, and CFA members along with volunteer community members will be out in force again this Friday to receive donations as they travel around urban streets and past rural homes.

Volunteers will also be at Wangaratta’s central traffic lights rattling tins to gather donations.

CFA is calling on locals, and all Victorians, to dig deep for the annual appeal, as it also aims to reach a historic milestone this year: raising a grand total of $40 million since its first involvement in 1951.

CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said the image of CFA volunteers in their firefighting gear collecting donations had become an iconic part of Good Friday.

“A significant number of our

Boorhaman Hotel all set for big fundraiser PLANS are set for Boorhaman Hotel’s annual Good Friday Appeal event tomorrow.

Activities start with local fire trucks visiting homes and volunteers rattling tins, with the event at the hotel to begin at 2pm.

A major highlight will again be the Ducky Drop fundraiser, where 200 rubber ducks will be dropped from a helicopter at 4pm and prizes awarded for those which lands closest to and furthest from the pin.

Other activities will include yabby races, raffles, lucky dips, and face-painting for the kids, while an auction will be held from 5pm, featuring a range of good and services.

For more details call the hotel on 5726 9335.

McEvoy Tavern has a big day planned too

SUPPORT THE APPEAL: Wangaratta CFA captain Jason Allisey encourages locals to keep their eyes and ears out for the arrival of fire trucks making their way around the district on Good Friday, as part of the annual Royal Melbourne Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling CFA members will be out in force again this year, and it’s just one of the things that truly defines the spirit of the Good Friday Appeal,” he said.

“Our long-standing partnership with the Good Friday Appeal is not possible without the incredible generosity and passion of our CFA volunteers who give up their time year after

year to raise funds for kids who are in need of care.

“So, this Friday, give what you can to a firey – and help us make a difference.”

Members of the community are encouraged to look out for CFA crews in their local area and to donate generously; every dollar makes a difference to the lives of children and

families across the state.

Anyone who would like to volunteer to help with collection of donations can contact Wangaratta and district Good Friday Appeal coordinator Alex Carmody on 0428 120 310.

For more information on how to support the Good Friday Appeal, visit www.goodfridayappeal.com.au

We’re currently doing planned burning to keep Victoria safer from bushfires.

To learn more about planned burning, or to receive notifications of upcoming planned burns via email or text.

Register at www.plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au

McEVOY Tavern in Eldorado will be holding their ‘Family Fun Day’ Good Friday Appeal fundraiser for their fourth consecutive year tomorrow, opening at 12pm.

Over the past three years, upwards of $50,000 has gone directly to the appeal, raised from the event organised by Eldorado resident Molly Chambeyron.

She has promised an exciting day for the whole family; with an Easter egg hunt, face painting, Harley rides and a monster auction.

A “huge craft room” for all the kids to use, an appearance from the Easter bunny and the crowd-favourite ferret racing is also in store, and the LARP [live action role players group] are also on board.

For those interested in volunteering, you can contact Ms Chambeyron on 0417 405 669.

CFA out in Glenrowan LISTEN out for sirens in your street this Good Friday as the Glenrowan CFA makes their way through the district.

They’ll be at Hamilton Park at 9.30am before making their way through Glenrowan and later surrounding areas including Greta.

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Help RCH donations reach $3m for city MANY people in our community will be looking forward to a few days off over the Easter long weekend to spend with family and friends, getting out doing the things that they enjoy.

The annual Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal is on again with several events planned for the Rural City of Wangaratta.

A highlight will be the Ducky Drop and auction at the Boorhaman Hotel which holds a major fundraiser in the area.

McEvoy Tavern in Eldorado will hold their ‘Family Fun Day’ Good Friday Appeal fundraiser again for the fourth consecutive year as well.

The donation total for the annual city-wide fundraising is tipped to surpass $3m this year, and this includes donations collected since 1969.

One small donation from the community could help make a giant difference for a sick child who needs care and treatment from the RCH. Many local kids over those decades have required specialist care from the Royal Children’s Hospital and every dollar adds to the collective efforts across the state.

The cost of living is hurting many families locally and if you only make one donation to a charity this year, consider making it to the Royal Children’s Hospital.

CFA members will again be driving around the streets in hope of capturing your donation, so try and listen out for their sirens.

Wangaratta Chronicle staff and management wish all our valued customers a happy and safe Easter, enjoying time with the people who mean the most to you.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on the Coalition’s promise to invest $1 billion in improving critical infrastructure and road projects in regional Australia.

Mike OConnor: They’re running for council now?

Julie Roberts: Mike OConnor not all the roads in Wangaratta are council roads. Many of the main roads are the responsibility of VicRoads which makes it a state issue, not a council issue.

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TEMPORARY FIX IN WANGARATTA CBD: The footpath in Wangaratta’s Reid Street is looking a little worse for wear in the wake of a recent water main break at the corner of Reid Street and Victoria Parade.

Rural City of Wangaratta director community and infrastructure, Marcus Goonan, said North East Water had made temporary repairs to the area after working on the burst water main, which occurred on March 24. Mr Goonan said council was currently working with North East Water on a more permanent solution.

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Integrity?

No sign of it here I LIVE in a very rural area, with a neighbour directly across from me, but other than that there’s just bushland.

We impact no one else.

So, it was with some surprise and bewilderment that a council worker came up to remove two Liberal Party signs which had been erected.

Apparently a complaint had been made, as they were outside private property.

It is true that half of one sign was outside the property boundary, I guess a passing kangaroo may have had an unfortunate accident with said sign, not expecting such a flagrant breach of rules.

The sign on my neighbour’s side was about a metre too far forward of the property line.

Rules are rules I get that but this was just petty.

We don’t have fences so it’s a bit subjective really.

More worryingly, only one sign was located, as the other had already been stolen, nicked, purloined along with the star pickets that very morning of the complaint.

Yes theft.

This is not the only Liberal sign to have been stolen in our electorate.

In fact over the past two weeks several Liberal party signs have been stolen and others cut to pieces.

Indi is not alone however, as Teal MP Monique Ryan’s husband can testify to as he was caught red handed making off with a Liberal Party sign under his arm.

If the theft of the Liberal Party sign was politically motivated, it certainly flies in the face of any platform of integrity.

Jarrod Toomer, Wangandary

Reid Street pavers need fixing properly HAS someone else noticed the botched and patch-up work being done on pavers in part of Reid Street.

Where pavers have sunk they have filled with black bitumen instead of lifting the pavers and putting sand in and putting the pavers back to level them with the surrounding pavers.

Council staff responsible should should take a walk down the street to see for themselves and get the botched job fixed.

The late Dominic, or Dom as he was known, worked for council for years and you would often see him walking along the street

with notebook and pen writing down what pavers should be lifted and levelled or broken ones replaced; it was a never-ending job.

Since Dom passed away I have not seen anyone doing that job which is probably why the pavers have got to the stage they are.

Someone is going to trip on those pavers and have a bad fall one day.

The pavers were originally laid by out of town contractors and was a bad job from the start and that is why they are in a bad way and need fixing now.

John McGauran, Wangaratta

Sad to see candidates’ stance on Gaza IT was great to have the opportunity on Monday evening to ask questions directly of our candidates for Indi, and thank you to the North Wang Football Club and the VFF for making it possible.

I was, however, saddened by the response of five of the seven candidates to my question about what position they would take to end the genocide in Gaza and pressure Israel to comply with International law by ending their illegal occupation of Palestinian territories.

The response of the candidates was to uphold Israel’s right to defend itself after the Hamas attack of 7 October, 2023.

The attack was horrendous and the hostages should be released, as should the more than 3405 Palestinians being held without charge in Israeli prisons.

However, the killing of more than 50,000 civilians, including 17,400 children, cannot be justified as “self-defence”.

Nor can the murder of 13000 health workers and 175 journalists be counted as “self-defence”.

Nor the bombing of hospitals, schools, churches and refugee camps.

These are war crimes and should be named as such by our government representatives.

Do the Palestinians have a right to defend themselves against the murder, abduction and torture of their people that has been taking place since the Nakbah, as well as the theft of land and destruction of their homes?

It’s a rhetorical question because they have no capacity to defend themselves against Israel for as long as it is supported

by Western governments that make war criminals of us all.

Dr Roxanne Bodsworth, Eldorado

Major parties against electoral competition MAJOR parties are quick to call out harmful duopolies in industries like aviation, supermarkets, and energy.

They argue, rightly, that too much corporate power hurts consumers and the public interest.

But when it comes to their own political duopoly, the same concern mysteriously vanishes.

Community-backed Independents, who represent grassroots choice, are often painted as threats to democracy.

That’s a strange position to take if you truly believe that competition makes systems stronger.

If duopolies are ripping us off in the supermarket aisle, why not in politics too?

Australians deserve and need a political system that encourages competition and welcomes independent voices.

Finn Pedersen, Beechworth

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Haines stands by Change only achieved They should support renewables, agriculture with vote for Trenery home battery subsidy

Reforms essential for renewable projects

ONCE again I am correcting the record after the Liberal candidate for Indi sought to misrepresent my views and my record in these pages.

As an Independent, I support sensible energy solutions which save money, reduce emissions and increase our communities’ energy resilience in a changing climate.

My record when it comes to the development of renewable energy infrastructure in regional Australia is clear.

I share concerns held by many in the community about poor consultation practices by privately-owned companies, the strategic use of agricultural land, and the need for community benefit from these projects.

I raised these concerns at a national level with Minister for Climate and Energy Chris Bowen in 2023, and asked him to set up an independent Community Engagement Review.

This review, undertaken by the former Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner Andrew Dyer made nine recommendations to improve community engagement and consultation on renewable projects.

I successfully argued for federal budget to implement these recommendations.  My submission to that review reflects the experiences of people in Indi and makes detailed recommendations, particularly around the use of agricultural land.

I will continue to advocate for the people of Indi in ways that are appropriate to my role as their federal member and work to improve the system for all of regional Australia.

Voters should be wary of the Liberal candidate seeking to simplify and politicise complicated issues for electoral gain.

I encourage people who care about this important issue to read my submission to the Dyer Review, which is available on my website to ensure they have the full picture.

Helen Haines, Independent MP for Indi

THE discussion around decarbonising the economy is gaining momentum, with the LNP exploring nuclear power stations and Labor focusing on offshore wind and green hydrogen.

However, there is a noticeable gap in these discussions that needs to be addressed.

Transitioning towards a more sustainable future entails significant considerations.

The CSIRO’s GenCost report shed light on the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) for various technologies, highlighting that solar PV and onshore wind offer cost-effective energy generation options.

Currently, solar and wind energy firming costs range from $100-$140 MWh, with projections indicating a decline to $90-$120 per MWH by 2030.

To support this transition, reforms are essential to plan for future renewable projects and establish transmission infrastructure to accommodate our growing population.

It is crucial to ensure fair compensation for rural and regional communities hosting transmission developments.

Public ownership of poles and wires can facilitate government-led investments, paving the way for renewable energy zones.

Carly Noble, Australian Democrat Senate candidate for Victoria

SATURDAY, 3 May is election day with pre poll voting to begin on Tuesday after Easter when nominations have closed and the ballot draw taken place.

There are nine candidates for Indi, two from major parties, five from minor parties and two Independents.

I presume that most of them mean well in pursuing a seat in parliament, but it is the flow-on effect to gain senate votes.

We need to decide is we are any better or worse off than three years ago; increase in cost of living with energy costs being the main driver, but if you are happy with the direction of the last three years there is no need to change your vote.

We will hear a lot of promises and claims of success to entice you to vote for a certain individual but if you want a change of government, this can only be achieved by voting for the Liberal candidate or giving him your number two preference if you want to support another challenging candidate.

Governments are formed by having a majority in the House of Representatives while an Independent may have the chance of holding the balance of power; we know that Indi is traditionally conservative but the current Independent’s views on climate change and renewables are more aligned with Labor.

Can you imagine a Labor minority government relying on the Greens to hold onto power?

In football, you could have a champion fullforward, but if the other members of the team can’t get the ball to him/her, he/she will not achieve much.

The Teal experiment has run its course, they are not really independent, but subjects of their financial backers.

I am a long time member of the National Party, but I will be voting for James Trenery, the Liberal candidate because I believe that we need Peter Dutton and a Coalition government.

Keiran Klemm, Londrigan

ENDURING cost of living relief needs to be high on the agenda of all candidates in the upcoming federal election.

Electricity from rooftop solar is the cheapest, easiest home delivered energy ever.

Rooftop solar has reduced the cost of living for over four million Australians, including 41 per cent of homes in the Rural City of Wangaratta.

Savings on electricity bills pay for a solar system in a few years, and continued savings over a couple of decades will far outweigh costs of repair and maintenance.

Providing a home with 24 hour a day, self made electricity, requires a battery.

Home batteries of a modest size can also reduce average Victorian electricity bills by 75 per cent according to a 2023 federal government study.

In sunny Wangaratta, I’ve experienced bigger than 75 per cent savings.

Buildings with solar and battery are not only cheaper to live in, they are more self reliant, place lower demands on the grid, and so have less need for distant generators and long transmission lines.

They are also able to use the existing local distribution network to supply cheap local electricity to neighbours.

Persistent lobbying by many, including our Indi MP Helen Haines, has convinced the federal government to promise rebates of about 30 per cent to make home batteries affordable for more homes and businesses.

If Labor forms government, the rebate is available for batteries installed from now, as long as they are not turned on before 1 July, 2025.

I urge all candidates to commit to this policy which will provide long term cost of living relief by making electricity cheaper, and potentially even more reliable.

Renters, both home and small business, and those least fortunate need the benefits of this policy as well, so I urge all candidates to commit to finding ways to extend them as widely as possible across our communities.

John Naylor, Wangaratta

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The 5th biennial Wangaratta Historic Motor Show & Fly In charity auction THE biennial Wangaratta Historic Motor Show & Fly In has become one of the major events of the North East region.

It will be held on Sunday, 27 April at Wangaratta Airport from 9am to 3pm featuring a display of a vast array of historic trucks, tractors, fire engines and ambulances, veteran, vintage and classic vehicles, motorcycles, stationary engines and more.

Some of the planes that will be on display at this year’s event include aircraft from the Precision Airmotive hangar including a P51 Mustang, 2xPilatus PC9s (ex RAAF Roulettes), a Beech 18, Harvard, Focke Wulf 190, Grumman Goose, plus a variety of visiting warbird, antique and historic aircraft showcasing an era from the late 1920s through to modern planes.

The Wangaratta Lions Club will provide the catering and a jumping castle will keep the children entertained.

If you have an historic vehicle of any description and would like to participate in the display contact Martin Ziermann on 0456 039 902 or Steve Doig on 0432 298 127.

On the Saturday evening before the event, the organising committee will hold a charity auction in the terminal building at Wangaratta Airport.

Dean Rees will conduct

Come enjoy Springhurst dance this Sunday SUNDAY’S Springhurst Old Time Dance will raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

The monthly dance will be held at Springhurst Hall this Sunday, 20 April from 1.30pm to 5.30pm.

Entry is $12 per person, with music provided by Spring Rhythm, and those attending asked to bring a plate of afternoon tea to share.

For more information about the event, phone 5765 1241.

ON SHOW: Old fire engines don’t die, they just find a new purpose, often in private hands.

MR VERSATILE: The classic Mercedes truck proved versatile for farmers, carriers, and even the CFA. the auction of donated goods from business owners of Wangaratta and surrounds.

The Saturday evening dinner and auction is open to all exhibitors and members of the public.

Guest speaker will be Ste-

phen O’Hare who will talk about his jet powered truck ‘Waltzing Matilda’.

Bookings are essential, please ring 0456 039 892.

After the 2021 show, the organising committee donated $5000 to the Wanga-

ratta public hospital and a further $5000 donation to the Peter MacCallum Cancer institute in Melbourne.

From the 2023 event the organising committee made significant local donations supporting the Wangaratta

GO ANYWHERE: The legendary Jeep Willy from WW@ is credited as being the first mass-produced 4WD vehicle. hospital by purchasing Vital Signs Monitors to the value of $7200.

The second charity, the Wangaratta Area Suicide Prevention Group, was awarded $2000 to support its work in raising aware-

ness of mental health in our area with the ‘Blue Tree’ Program.

This year the organising committee will target several local charities to help individuals and groups in our community.

RESTORATION FUNDRAISER FOR ST JUDE’S WELL ON TRACK

FUNDRAISING CONTINUES: Reverend Susan Hall and warden Jenny Anderson inside the 150 year old St Jude’s Church of Eldorado.

ORGANISERS of the fundraiser to restore the roof at St Jude’s Anglican Church, Eldorado have praised the district community for their generosity.

“I am writing to say thankyou to the many local people, of all faiths, who have already given so generously to us,” Jenny Anderson from the fundraising committee said.

“A community committee, with many skills, led by John Bell has met regularly to plan further fundraising events at Eldorado.

“Please reserve the following dates for your diary starting with election day at Eldorado hall and we would love to see you come along.”

• Saturday, 3 May - Democracy Sausage Sizzle from 10am - 2pm.

• Saturday, 14 June - Opening night of art show with works by local artists for sale accompanied by local wine and cheese and the start of the “ Wine Drive”.

• Saturday, 19 July - Eldorado regular Foodshare sausage sizzle.

“I don’t know why I’m here”: Man with 15 arrest warrants caught at Springhurst A HOMELESS man from the Melbourne CBD area was confused when police took him into custody while in transit at Springhurst, a court has heard.

Appearing at the custody box of the Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court this week, the man, who could be heard yelling in the courtroom throughout the morning, told the court he was on his way to Sydney when suddenly, he

was placed behind bars.

The court heard the Melbourne man had called an ambulance at the Springhurst Railway Station around 5:30pm on Sunday, 13 April.

He had complaints about chest problems.

Police responded to find out the man had 15 warrants out for his arrest, due to not appearing at Melbourne Magistrates Court on 8 April.

He was taken into custo-

dy in Wangaratta where he would stay overnight.

Police prosecutor Sergeant Heath Dosser said the Melbourne man was facing charges of theft of food, assault and threats to kill.

Sgt Dosser said police found the number of warrants listed for the man’s arrest to be “excessive”, due to his lack of priors and only not appearing at court once.

“I’m at a loss with what to

do with him,” he said.

The Melbourne man said he didn’t know about his court appearance last week and was eager to be let out, wanting to be among family and friends for Easter.

“I don’t know why; I’ve been looking for an ambulance all morning and all of a sudden I’m here,” he said.

“I was locked up as a child in my room, I’ve been locked up long enough.

“I ended up at a train station all day waiting and sleeping, I’m over-topped up now with my sleep.”

He also chose not to be represented by a lawyer.

“I’m well educated your honour to defend myself, I’m not drugged like last time,” he said.

Magistrate Victoria Campbell said due to the number of charges he was facing, she could not release the man

until he faced the relevant court.

The defendant was remanded in custody overnight, and taken back to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this week to apply for bail.

“Do I get a cigarette out of all of this?” he said.

Magistrate Campbell said he may be offered a smoke by the custody officers outside.

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Where is the plan for regional housing in our federal election?

OPINION

By CELIA ADAMS CEO Beyond Housing

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n the regional towns and cities across Northern Victoria where Beyond Housing provides services – including Seymour, Shepparton, Wangaratta and Wodonga – the housing crisis hasn’t suddenly arrived, it has been building for decades.

Like regional communities around the country our communities have seen a steady erosion in housing availability, diversity and affordability.

That housing and cost of living are the top election issues for Australians should come as no surprise to anyone.

We know that more than 640,000 Australian households are already experiencing housing stress or homelessness.

The latest figures from the Council to Homeless Persons also show that public housing waitlists across Victoria continued to climb in 2024, with more than 67,000 households now waiting for housing. Meanwhile, national data shows that the proportion of affordable rentals for the lowestincome households has dropped to just 13 per cent, down from 60 per cent a decade ago, according to the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI).

This is not just an inner-city issue.

In Shepparton, nearly 2600 people are on the social housing waiting list, with more than half in urgent need.

That’s nearly 4 per cent of our community. Wangaratta has seen a 66 per cent rise in homelessness since 2016, and Wodonga’s rental vacancy rate remains stubbornly under 1 per cent.

Seymour, meanwhile, is a regional town facing the combined pressures of growth from Melbourne’s urban fringe and a chronic undersupply of social housing.

Yet I’ve heard none of the politicians wanting to lead the nation talk about supporting housing supply in regional communities.

Not one.

Both major parties have launched their campaigns with ‘housing’ as a centrepiece.

However, neither party leader acknowledges the particular housing challenges in regional communities.

“Regional Australia doesn’t need promises. We need action – practical, properly funded, and built to last.”

- Celia Adams Neither spoke about ensuring a sustainable supply of housing in regional Australia.

Of course, there have been no commitments to address our particular housing needs.

If you are seeking services from organisations like ours, it’s unlikely the major parties’ centrepiece housing policies will help you.

You don’t have a ‘spare’ $50,000 in superannuation to put to a housing deposit, you may not qualify for a mortgage, even if the required deposit is only 5 per cent and you may not be in a position to move to where new homes are being built or afford a newly built home.

In the regions youth housing pathways are particularly limited, and services are often harder to access.

Twenty-five per cent of people who access Beyond Housing’s homelessness entry points in regional Victoria are young people, under the age of 25, the majority of whom cite financial difficulty as their primary presenting reason.

Skilled trades shortages are a major barrier to building homes in regional areas.

Even with adequate policy and funding allocation, projects stall without enough bricklayers, carpenters, and other essential trades.

The Housing Industry Association reports persistent shortages across most trades, especially in regional Victoria.

This shortage extends beyond construction.

Essential workers like nurses and aged care staff are being priced out of local housing, forcing some services to cut back.

It’s not just a housing issue – it’s a community survival issue.

The policy focus on metropolitan centres means in regional towns and cities fewer homes will be built, waitlists will be longer, and our communities more at risk.

More broadly, it makes it more difficult to attract skilled workers to our regions in the industries we desperately need such as health and education, if they can’t find anywhere affordable to live close to where they work.

T

he 3 May federal election presents an opportunity to shape Australia’s housing future, and regional communities must be squarely represented in that conversation. Recent AHURI research shows that only a transformative investment will close the housing gap and generate long-term social and economic returns.

So, in the coming election, how do the parties’ plans stack up for regional housing?

Labor has made welcome progress through its Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), the $2 billion Social Housing Accelerator, and the National Housing Accord.

However, the scale of their ambition still falls short of what is required.

Thirty thousand social and affordable homes over five years is a start, not a solution.

The unmet need alone could top a million households by 2040 (AHURI, 2023).

Labor’s plans will only be transformative if they are significantly scaled up and if a fair share of new homes is delivered in the regions.

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The Coalition is prioritising the demand side by focussing on enabling more Australians to enter the housing market through accessing superannuation or tax-deductible mortgage payments.

But their failure to commit to building social and affordable housing is a fundamental flaw.

Market-driven supply alone will not meet the needs of low-income renters or vulnerable households in towns where housing is scarce or non-existent.

We know this because the market has been largely left to solve housing supply issues, and it hasn’t worked.

The Greens have proposed one million new public and affordable homes over 20 years, with rent capped at 25 per cent of income.

It’s certainly ambitious but doesn’t include a specific commitment to the regions.

Absent support from Labor or the Liberal/National Coalition the implementation of this plan would require unprecedented political will and cooperation.

The Independent MPs, particularly those representing regional electorates, have been instrumental in advancing practical proposals.

Dr Helen Haines’ call for a Regional Housing Infrastructure Fund directly addresses the on-the-ground barriers faced by rural councils.

What would a good regional housing policy look like?

The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) and providers like Beyond Housing are calling for a long-term national housing plan, including a target of one in 10 homes new homes being social or affordable, and sustainable funding of at least $2 billion annually.

We are also urging governments to invest in climate-resilient, energy-efficient housing that suits the needs of regional communities.

We also need investment in enabling infrastructure – roads, water, sewerage – so housing projects can get off the ground.

Lastly, we need to ensure local governments – which play a vital role in planning, zoning and unlocking land supply, have the resources to support housing development.

If this election is to be a turning point, then the national conversation must go beyond funding headlines.

It must tackle the real-world challenges of delivery: the workforce, the enabling infrastructure, and the supports that help people stay housed.

Regional Australia doesn’t need promises.

We need action – practical, properly funded, and built to last.

Whoever is elected to lead our nation must match promises with policy, and policy with delivery.

Build homes where people need them. Fund infrastructure that enables them.

Partner with community housing providers that know how to do it well.

In a prosperous and fair nation like Australia every person and every family – including those in the regions - should be supported to have appropriate and affordable housing. It is the minimum we should demand from those who want to lead our country.

References  The Australian Broker – March 2025  Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI), 2023  Council to Homeless Persons (CHP), 2023 Regional Housing Snapshot and 2025 Federal Election Platform  Council to Homeless Persons, Housing Insecurity Index, September 2024  Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA), 2024 Federal Election Platform  Community Housing Industry Association Victoria (CHIA Vic), 2024–25 Victorian State Budget Submission  Community Housing Industry Association Victoria (CHIA Vic), Social Housing Investment Fund Proposal, March 2024  PowerHousing Australia, Housing Affordability and the 2025 Election, March 2025  Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), Housing Assistance in Australia, 2024  Housing Industry Association, Trades Report, December 2024  Regional Australia Institute, Building the Good Life: Essential Worker Housing in Regional Australia, November 2023  ABC News, February 2024: “Low-income renters squeezed out of rental market”

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No matter if it is a perfect day, or a storm is coming and you only have a short window to get the job done. Whatever it is, take a minute to think through what you’re doing.

For strategies to stay safe while working alone, visit worksafe.vic.gov.au/working-alone-farms It’s never you, until it is.

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SEVENTH IN A SERIES: SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS

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By RUSSELL SULLY and ANN BRAIN for Electrify Wangaratta ARE you keen to reduce your electricity bill and emissions and improve household energy resilience by creating an all-electric home?

Then a household battery is for you.

Reducing the energy, you import from the grid by using a home battery, especially during the peak tariff periods (e.g., 5pm-9pm) when there is high demand on the grid, you could slash your energy bills by around $700 every year.

A battery stores surplus energy generated by your solar panels (when the sun is shining) to use later.

It makes solar electricity more available.

John Naylor has had a home battery for three years.

It has reduced the electricity he buys from the grid, his household emissions, and made his all-electric home more energy resilient.

“Our battery is part of the home energy system for our two people, all electric home,” John said.

“We have a 7.5kW solar system, a 7.7kWh battery, backed up by the grid.

“Where the power comes from depends on how much electricity we’re using, and what’s available from the solar panels, the battery and the grid.

“We use electricity directly from our panels to power day usage.

“Any excess charges the battery, or if that is full, goes back into the grid.

“As the sun goes down, the battery takes over.

“It powers us through the peak period most of the year and often gets us through until the panels start generating again the next morning.

“We use the grid more on cloudy, cold days, or if we’re using an unusual amount of electricity.

“If there’s power in the battery or

 EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE ONE: Home owner John Naylor recommends getting a home battery to reduce your energy bills and help protect the environment.

 VALUE: This graph shows how electricity stored in the battery contributes throughout the year.

sunshine, we have power through blackouts.

“During a day-long blackout in summer 2023, it was business as usual.

“We had family visiting, so having power was great.”

Value for Money?

John thinks it was a worthwhile investment.

either used our own, or the feed in tariff and the federal government’s help covered our grid electricity.

“We’ll get even more value from the power in the battery when the feed in tariff all but disappears later this year.”

Help to Buy A federal rebate may drop battery prices by about 30 per cent in July 2025, depending on the election result.

To qualify for the rebate, a battery installed before then cannot be turned on until 1 July, 2025.

Solar Victoria offers interest free loans of up to $8800 for a home battery.

“Between reduced electricity Batteries and Energy Transition costs, reduced emissions and As more households are powered power through blackouts, it’s through peak periods by their own worthwhile,” he said. batteries, grid electricity demand “It nearly halves the electricity will drop, expensive fossil fueled we buy from the grid. generation will drop and this will “It powers us through the put downward pressure on power 3pm-9pm peak price period most prices. evenings, so we buy little peak power.

Home batteries should help “That is our biggest saver. reduce electricity prices for “From June to September 2024 everyone and reduce emissions too. we spent $360 on electricity from Widespread home batteries will the grid. be good for the pocket, people, and “For the rest of the year, we the planet.

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SPECTACULAR SIGHT: A male Scarlet Robin scans the ground below, ready to pounce on any small insect meal.

PHOTO: Chris Tzaros (Birds Bush and Beyond)

NORTH EAST NATURALLY

SEASONAL NOMADS – THE SCARLET ROBIN

By IAN DAVIDSON & CHRIS TZAROS THOUGH one might come across a Scarlet Robin in our local bushland at any time of the year, they are notably more common during autumn and winter.

Together with a variety of other species, many Scarlet Robins escape the rigours of the mountain country as soon as the weather turns cooler, dispersing to relatively milder lowland regions where they spend the depths of winter.

Over the past week or so, we have noticed Scarlet Robins turning up in places where they haven’t occurred for months – these birds evidently being on the move, most likely from our neighbouring high country region.

Some may remain into spring, though visiting birds usually return to their spring and summer haunts to breed.

Over the cooler months, Scarlet Robins and many other small bush birds often occur together in mixed species flocks.

Members of these conspicuous, twittery flocks typically include thornbills, treecreepers, sittellas, whistlers, fantails, pardalotes and fairy-wrens.

It is not uncommon to come across a dozen or more species feeding harmoniously together in these flocks.

Competition for food is minimised because each species occupies their preferred niche.

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Scarlet Robins, being characteristically low canopy and ground foragers, pounce on small insects from low perches.

All of the Australian ‘red’ robins display significant colour differences between genders.

Scarlet Robins are certainly no exception, with males having a black back, head and throat, bold white bars across their wings, a large white spot on their forehead and an intense scarlet patch on their chest and breast.

Females are grey-brown with buffwhite wing bars, a white spot on the forehead but only a blush of variable orange-red on their chest.

Female Scarlet Robins are perhaps the most distinctive of the female red robins in that they maintain a fair amount of reddish tone on their chest, whereas other red robins are largely brown with only a hint of colour at best.

Locally, the Warby Ranges and Killawarra forests are the best places to see Scarlet Robins.

Be on the lookout and listen for those wandering groups of small bush birds, and you should have a reasonable chance of catching sight of this delightful little bird.

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OUTSTANDING RECOGNITION: Eastern Region Assistant Commissioner Russell Barrett (left) awards Detective COURAGEOUS SERVICE: Leading Senior Constable Steven Detective Senior Sergeant Karlyne Carr with the Medal for Ireland (right) was one of five officers to receive the Medal for Courage.

PHOTOS: Victoria Police Merit at the Wangaratta region police awards last Tuesday.

MAJOR HONOUR: Sergeant Chelsea Ross (right) was given a Major Incident Citation in the response of the Burke Street massacre in 2017.

Local police receive praise from force for work in major incidents LOCAL police have taken a rare chance to look back and reward outstanding work in the community at a Wangaratta divisional awards ceremony held at the Wangaratta Turf Club last week.

The force acknowledged the diligent work of the region’s officers which included life-saving response, international investigations and investigations into sexual assault in Wangaratta.

The esteemed Medal for Courage was awarded to five officers in the apprehension and first aid to two “violent, determined and unpredictable” offenders at the Richardson Bend camping ground at Barnawartha

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Officers shot the offenders who had threatened police and then provided immediate care to ensure their survival.

Those awarded included Sergeant Michael Bourke, Leading Senior Constable Aaron Hardinge, Leading Senior Constable Steven Ireland, Leading Senior Constable Owen Matthews and Leading Senior Constable Philip Ryder.

An additional two officers received a divisional com-

mendation for rehabilitation of the community and subsequent support to the overall successful prosecution of both offenders.

Officers Senior Sergeant Michael Drew and Sergeant Chelsea Ross were given a Major Incident Citation for their response in the Bourke Street massacre, where six people died as a result of a person deliberately driving through the busy Melbourne street in January 2017.

Detective Senior Sergeant Karlyne Carr received the Medal for Merit for exemplary service in conducting a “complicated” investigation of historical sexual offences committed against a child,

involving navigation of local and international evidence.

Wangaratta Local Area Command Inspector Ash Mason said the investigation involved many years of work.

“It resulted in his extradition back to Victoria where he was charged and presented before the courts,” he said.

A number of regional and divisional commendations were awarded for exceptional performance or service in the local area.

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Multiple officers also received various commendations including the National Emergency Medal for their service during the 2019-20 bushfires, while other were recognised for long service with the force, stretching as high as 35 years.

Inspector Mason said it was great to see officers receive well-deserved recognition for service within the local community and beyond.

Ash Mason for their involvement in Operation Vanhalen, an investigation into a series of alleged sexual assaults against patients of a medical clinic in Wangaratta in 2017.

Detective Leading Senior Constable Wade Spokes received a regional commendation for demonstrating devotion to supporting victim survivors during the investigation.

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MCCURDY DEMANDS FRUIT FLY FUNDING IN 2025 VICTORIAN BUDGET WANGARATTA-based Nationals MP for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy (pictured left), has renewed his call for urgent funding in the May 2025 Victorian Budget to ensure the survival of the Goulburn Murray Valley Fruit Fly Program.

Mr McCurdy said fruit growers across the region are deeply concerned about the future of the program, which has played a critical role in suppressing Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) numbers since its inception in 2017-18.

“Since funding began, this program has slashed QFF numbers by 95 per cent,” he said.

“But ongoing cuts have seen monitoring traps fall from over 400 to just 200.

“Without renewed funding beyond June, this successful

program faces shutdown putting an entire industry at risk.”

Mr McCurdy, who recently pressed the Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence on the matter, said growers are fed up with uncertainty and the lack of long-term support from the Allan Labor Government.

“Our growers are already doing it tough,” he said.

“They don’t need more uncertainty.

“The government needs to stop gambling with regional

jobs and livelihoods.

“With modelling showing a potential 600 per cent surge in QFF numbers without continued suppression, it’s clear: this is not the time to pull funding.”

Mr McCurdy stressed that funding must be secured in the May 2025 Victorian Budget to give growers the confidence and tools they need to continue protecting their crops and livelihoods.

“I stand with our growers and I’ll keep pushing for the funding they deserve,” he said “This is about protecting crops, securing jobs, and backing the people who feed our state.

“Labor can’t manage regional industries, and our Victorian farmers are paying the price.”

“I’ll smash your car in” – woman shatters luxury SUV windscreen A WOMAN who smashed the windscreens of a luxury SUV in a fit of rage may avoid a criminal record.

The 27-year-old appeared at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court this week to plead guilty to criminal damage and assault charges.

The court heard the Wangaratta woman attended her former partner’s property on 25 November last year and

let herself through the front door.

She saw the victim in the kitchen and told her she didn’t want her around her two kids, who’s father was her ex-partner.

Wanting to avoid further confrontation, the victim attempted to pack to leave, with the defendant hurling abuse at her while she packed.

The Wangaratta woman

grabbed a box of the victim’s clothes and went out the front to toss them on the lawn.

While she was outside, the victim locked her out, further agitating the defendant.

“I’ll smash your car in,” she told the victim.

Not long after she threw two bricks through both the rear and front windscreens of the victim’s luxury SUV, the side windows and attempted

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Mr Clancy said his client regularly volunteered with community organisations and was ordinarily of good character.

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She told police she wanted her daughter to visit their dad “without seeing a junkie” and denied damaging the car.

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■ A RETRO FEEL: The 2025 Toyota Prado now offers up to seven occupants.

AT A GLANCE MODEL LINE-UP: Prado GX $72,500 Prado GXL $79,990 Prado VX $87,400 Prado Altitude $92,700 Prado Kakadu $99,990 Options: Premium paint $675 (plus two tone, Altitude only, $1675) Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Toyota dealer for drive-away prices.

By DEREK OGDEN, Marque Motoring THE pride of the Toyota SUV parade, the Prado, is showing off a new stiff upper lip thanks to TNGA-F architecture shared with its bigger LandCruiser 300 Series sibling.

Also on board is the latest in the company’s on and off-road driver assistance technology, including a new 48-volt V-active powertrain mated to a new eight speed automatic shifter in all five variants.

The pedigree has its origins in the iconic LandCruiser with all its on and off-road capability and functionality.

The latest generation consists of the GX, GXL, VX, Altitude and Kakadu.

With the stiffer ladderframe underpinnings, the LandCruiser family members have grown compared to the previous generation.

Wheelbase is now 2850mm, 60mm more than before.

Overall length is stretched, providing more cabin space.

The range is priced from $72,500, plus on road costs, for the entry-level five-seat GX. The GXL adds a third row of 50:50 split seating for $79,990.

The mid-range VX sevenseater (on test) comes in at $87,400, while the off-road focused Altitude ($92,700) is

second only to the flagship Kakadu ($99,990).

The Toyota Warranty Advantage sets up each Prado buyer with five years’ capped price servicing for the first ten services over six-month intervals or 10,000 kilometres, whichever comes first.

There is also the option of a full-service lease though Toyota Finance Australia.

STYLING The Prado’s striking exterior draws on LandCruisers of the past, while retro design characteristics offer functional benefits.

For example, a low beltline, flat bonnet and extensive glass allow good visibility in tight off-road situations, while chamfered edges and high-mounted lamps keep clear of potential damage.

The VX wears a black vertical grille with Toyota bullhorn branding, body-coloured bumpers and wheel arches, 20-inch alloy wheels and high-grade LED headlights with automatic high beam and auto-levelling.

INTERIOR While the cabin has under-

gone an extensive makeover to ensure up to five or seven occupants are carried in comfort and safety, the mdhybrid battery lives in such a quirky corner.

The third row of seats does not fold flat, sticking up above the load floor leaving a narrow gap to the tailgate.

Toyota’s solution is to fill the gap with a skinny removeable storage box with lid that takes shopping bags three abreast.

Despite the Prado’s bulk comfort, the occupant is at a premium.

However, access is just the opposite, with the single pull of a lever freeing one of the second-row seats to tumble forward.

A single USB-C outlet and a pair of cupholders on each side await boarders and there’s a 220V/120W outlet in the adjoining boot area.

There are also air vents in the roof.

There is 182 litres of load space behind the third row, expanding to 906 litres with it folded and 1829 litres with the second row folded as well.

The VX boasts leather ac-

cented upholstery with black/ tan colour schemes, driver’s lumbar support with memory, four-way power adjustable front passenger seat, power adjustable steering wheel, carpet mats, refrigerated centre console cubby, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, multi-terrain monitor, 14-speaker JBL premium audio and tyre pressure monitor.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The Prado is powered by a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine putting out 150kW between 3000 and 3400rpm and 500Nm of torque from 1600 to 2800rpm.

A new eight-speed automatic transmission has a broader spread of ratios than previously and feeds a fulltime all-wheel drive system, dual-range transfer case and a lockable centre limited-slip differential.

SAFETY Prado occupant safety is testament to Toyota’s Safety Sense technology and Toyota Connected Services,

which supplies a wealth inbuilt of vehicle information via smartphone app.

Driver assistance applies on- and off-road through an improved camera-cum-radar system that scans the road with greater accuracy and at longer distance.

Other advanced technology includes autonomous emergency braking pre-collision system, all-speed adaptive cruise control, lane assist, and departure warning, road sign assist, blind spot monitor with safe exit assist, emergency stop and driver camera, along with front and rear parking sensors and nine airbags.

DRIVING The tried-and-tested 2.8-litre diesel donk is given a hand by 48-volt V-Active technology, adding smoothness, driveability and fuel economy to the Prado on bitumen and in the rough.

Toyota claims diesel usage of 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres for the VX on the combined urban/highway cycle.

The test vehicle managed 9.6 litres over a week of mixed driving, tending

towards city usage.

Driver assistance systems span on- and off-road, going with vehicle stability control with active traction control, downhill assist and crawl control, while acrossthe-board trailer sway control and integrated tow-bar pre-wiring harness frees the Prado’s increased 3500kg braked towing capacity.

With double-wishbone front and four-link solid axle rear suspension, enhanced handling and ride comfort have come via the addition of adaptive variable suspension.

The braking and steering systems showed an improved response and feel, the latter through the debut of electric power steering.

Pity about the squeaky brakes in reverse.

SUMMARY For those who like the idea of genuine off-road capability the new Prado has the goods wrapped in a ‘modern’ retro design that have city-dwellers drooling.

The mid-range VX is the way to go.

RATINGS Looks: 8/10 Performance: 6/10 Safety: 7/10 Thirst: 6/10 Practicality: 7/10 Comfort: 6/10 Tech: 8/10 Value: 7/10

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‘I Am’ graduates discover new pathways to empowerment

A PROGRAM delivered in partnership by The Centre in Wangaratta at Open Door Neighbourhood House, which takes students on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, held its graduation ceremony last week.

The “I Am” program is a course designed to help individuals build confidence, understand themselves more deeply, and find balance in their lives.

It encourages participants to explore their strengths, passions and abilities, helping them identify ideal pathways for further study or employment.

With a focus on personal growth, the program empowers individuals to take charge of their future, fostering a positive mindset and practical skills for success.

As the expert of their own journey, participants are guided to unlock their potential and gain clarity about their unique capabilities.

Sue Geals, CEO at The Centre, congratulated the graduates on their success.

“At The Centre, we are incredibly proud to be working with Open Door Neighbourhood House and Mental Health and Wellbeing Local to deliver the ‘I Am’ program,” Ms Geals said.

WELL DONE: ‘I Am’ graduates were all smiles at the presentation ceremony in Wangaratta last week.

Rob McAdam, building community capacity coordinator at Benalla, Wangaratta and Mansfield Mental Health and Wellbeing Local (MBWM), said it was an honour to be involved in the program.

“We were proud to work with and sponsor Open Door Neighbourhood House and The Centre to provide the ‘I Am’ program, empowering

“Seeing 12 participants graduate last week was a wonderful outcome.

“This program is all about creating space for self-reflection, building resilience, and strengthening connections within our community and we are thrilled to be able to provide courses and programs that make such a genuine and lasting difference in people’s lives.”

participants to build self-insight, and resilience skills in such a great friendly and fun atmosphere create a wonderful environment and build foundations for great mental health,” Mr McAdam said.

“We look forward to being involved with the next ‘I Am’.”

Tanya Grant, project worker Open Door, said they were also excited to be working with The Centre and Mental Health and

Wellbeing Local to bring this positive program to the community for free.

“It beautifully aligns with all that we are doing in the connecting community space and is such a great opportunity for people to stop and have time to think about themselves, not something we often put aside to do,” Ms Grant said.

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The next ‘I Am’ program is scheduled to be held in May. Anyone wanting to participate in the next session are to contact Open Door on (03) 57 219 175.

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WHAT’S ON ACROSS THE REGION Bright Easter Mega Market this Saturday

THIS Easter the Make it Bake it Grow it Market and the Rotary Easter Market are combining for an Easter Mega Market in Bright on Easter Saturday, 19 April from 9am to 2pm.

There will be a showcase of producers, arts and crafts from Bright and surrounds all in one location at Howitt Park, on the banks of the beautiful Ovens River.

Browse the range of local food producers as well as craft, jewellery, kids clothes, art, pottery, leather works, photography, painting, candles and more, plus live music and kids face painting.

Mansfield Easter Art Show

Car Boot Sale in Mt Beauty A ROTARY Car boot sale will be held one Easter Saturday, 19 April from 8am until 1pm at the Secondary College oval in Mt Beauty.

An Easter egg hunt starts at 11am, and there are kids crafts, face painting, and a monster voucher and chocolate Easter bunny raffle drawn at noon.

Rotary will have its barbecue fired up with Alpine FM also there.

Harrietville Bush Market and duck race on Sunday START your family fun this Easter Sunday, 20 April, with the friendly Harrietville Bush Market from 8am to 2pm in Tavare Park.

Beneath the trees, browse the array of artisan stalls, including gourmet local food offerings, local produce, cheeses, preserves, clothing, handmade jewellery, plants, home-cooked treats and much more, topped off with live music from DJ Boey.

At 1pm head on over to the annual Primary School Duck Race in the Ovens River, with only 500 ducks available, $500 in prize money up for grabs and all money raised going to Harrietville Primary School.

STREET PARADE: The Grand Parade on Easter Saturday at 2pm, featuring spectacular floats and entertainment, is one of the highlights of the Beechworth’s Golden Horseshoes Festival.

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CELEBRATING 26 years, the Mansfield Easter Art Show, a highlight of the Easter season in the High Country, will be held at the Mansfield Masonic Hall on the Easter weekend.

Presented by Richard A. Watson Fine Art, this year’s exhibition features stunning creations from 40 accomplished artists, including breathtaking paintings, sculptures, and glassworks - all available for purchase - with entry by gold coin donation.

Entertainment galore at Beechworth’s Golden Dinner Plain Polo Horseshoes Festival on Easter Sunday

ENJOY a weekend filled with family fun, bustling markets and live entertainment when the 2025 Golden Horseshoes Festival is held in Beechworth from 18 to 21 April.

This Easter’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before, in a celebration of culture, community and fun.

On Good Friday there will be a family fun day at the McEvoy Tavern in Eldorado supporting the Good Friday Appeal, with the Bendigo Bank Easter Egg Hunt, face painting, crafts, raffles and more for the whole family to enjoy from 12pm.

On Easter Saturday there will be live music, dancing and entertainment from 10am on the main stage and the cultural stage in Camp Street, as well as the arena in Ford

Street, plus markets, a show and shine, a light horse reenactment and kid’s activities and entertainment.

Don’t miss the Grand Parade on Saturday at 2pm, featuring spectacular floats and the Hung Hing Lion Dancers.

Visitors can explore the markets, choose from a range of delicious food and beverages in the food court, and settle in to watch live performances on the stage and roving in the crowds.

Thrill-seekers can explore the rides and attractions including Dodgem cars, Cha Cha, gold rush trains, jumping castles and more provided by Gardner Amusements in the Police Paddocks all weekend, while families can participate in the Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday.

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Immerse yourself in the region’s rich history by visiting Beechworth’s amazing historic museums, locations and tours, and discover Beechworth’s unique Chinese heritage showcased in local business windows by grabbing a trail map and exploring.

Wrap up the weekend with a visit to the Wooragee Easter Market at Wooragee Primary School on Monday, where there will be a fantastic selection of local food, craft and product stalls, cow poo lotto and more from 10am to 2pm.

Admission to the festival is free, and visitors are encouraged to bring families and friends make the most of all there is on offer, with a full schedule of events on the festival’s website and Facebook page.

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Set against the scenic backdrop of Cobungra Station, the event celebrates style, sport and food, with spectators able to watch as the Geebung’s take on the Cuff n Collars in a relaxed atmosphere at Australia’s longest-running polo event.

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Free Easter Fun Day on Saturday

GOOD SPORTS ENJOY traditional, family fun when the Molyullah Easter Sports day is held on Easter Monday, 21 April in Molyullah.

For over a century, the event has been offering an exciting mix of inclusive sports, novelty games and family-friendly entertainment. Visitors of all ages can watch thrilling horse events, traditional wood chopping contests, ride a train, visit the animal nursery and those who love a good laugh will enjoy crowdfavourite competitions like the tug-ofwar, sack races, ferret racing and dog jumping, along with spinning wheels, raffles and the inaugural Giant Pumpkin Competition. Whether a competitor or a spectator, it’s fantastic day out in the countryside, with tickets $15 for adults and $7.50 for kids (or $40 for a family) available at molyullah.com.au.

WANGARATTA Baptist Church is hosting a family-friendly Free Easter Fun Day in Apex Park on Saturday, 19 April from 10am until 2pm.

It’s a day packed with exciting activities, including an Easter Egg Hunt, a Rock-Climbing Wall, a Jurassic Inflatable, face painting, a toy workshop, and plenty more.

There will also be a sausage sizzle, hot cross buns, and coffee available, with event completely free and everyone welcome to join in the fun.

Moyhu Lions Easter Saturday market MOYHU Lions will hold their Easter Market on Easter Saturday, 19 April from 8am to 12pm at the Moyhu Lions Park.

There will be an Easter Bonnet Parade at 11am, face painting, live music by the Rustic Ramblers, a hot breakfast, fresh coffee and Salus bread and the chance to win a $100 meat voucher in the raffle.

This market will feature baked goods, handmade items and quality craft, art, upcycled wares, preserves, plants, produce, chooks and eggs, handcrafted chocolate and more.

Easter family fun at Brown Brothers THE Brown Brothers annual Easter Family Festival returns over two full days on 19 and 20 April, celebrating with a wide range of food, wine and family fun.

There will be delicious food stalls and pop-up bars along with live music, entertainment and interactive kid’s activities to captivate the whole family.

Tickets are $20 per adult prepurchased (or $25 on the day) with kids entry free, available at brownbrothers.com.au/events/easterfestival-2025.

Celebrate sweet Easter at Pizzini’s GATHER friends and family and celebrate Sweet Easter at Pizzini Wines, enjoying the beautiful autumn weather while relaxing in the grounds

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FOLLOWING recent successful and well-attended walks, the Wangaratta Kennel and Obedience Dog Club will hold their next monthly Happy Dogs Walk on Easter Sunday, 20 April, commencing at 9am from Batchelors Green, meeting in the park behind Wangaratta Police Station.

The walk will cover approximately three kilometres (one hour duration) taking in some of Wangaratta’s great surrounds and be followed by coffee at McDonalds in the rose garden area, with more information (if required) by contacting Kevin Felmingham on 0418 221 260.

Baileys of Glenrowan Easter Festival SAMPLE organic wines and tuck into a wood fired pizza during the Baileys of Glenrowan free Easter Festival being held from Saturday, 19 April through to Monday, 21 April.

Wander through the beautiful native gardens or enjoy a carriage ride, with a range of kid’s activities on offer on Easter Sunday.

The kitchen will be open from 12pm to 3pm throughout the weekend, with Liam Blunts Funky Rhythm Train performing from 11.30am on Saturday and Sunday, and Paul Lines playing on Monday.

A SPECTACULAR garden in Tarrawingee created by Julie and Robert Lamond will be open to the public on Easter Saturday and Sunday as part of Open Gardens Victoria. LLangrigg Park is a three-acre garden studded with mature trees in lovely autumn colour including Manchurian Pears, Elms, Golden and Claret Ash and more, surrounded by numerous perennial garden beds and garden rooms. At the front of the house, an Englishstyle garden is filled with flowering exotic species, while eucalypts out the back provided the inspiration for an expansive native garden. It will be open from 10am to 4.30pm both days and entry is $10 for adults (students $6, under-18 free) with Julie and Robert generously donating their share of the proceeds from Saturday to the Cancer Council Victoria Wangaratta Volunteer Group, and from Sunday to Inner Wheel. Both fundraising organisations will also have tea, coffee, cakes and sandwiches available to purchase in the garden, located at 434 Lyons Road.

Get your tickets on the day or pre-purchase by visiting opengardensvictoria.org.au/Llangrigg-Park. as you feast and sip the day away.

Book ahead to participate in a wine-tasting experience or reserve a spot in the grounds to relax and enjoy the day, with the cellar door open every day (except Good Friday) from 10am until 5pm.

Entry to Pizzini’s is free, but bookings are recommended, with cheese and salumi plates available on Saturday, an extended menu including delicious gnocchi and minestrone available on Sunday, and the outdoor

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Jenny Mulder says she loves to paint in series or bodies of works based on where she is, what she sees and what moves her; the faces in the Reflections Series representing the stillness one must find within oneself beyond everything that goes on around us.

The exhibition will be open daily (except Good Friday) until Monday, April 21.

Reflections Series exhibition by Jenny Mulder AN exhibition of large-scale acrylic and oils on canvas artworks by artist Jenny Mulder from a private collection, will be held at the Art Gallery on

THE annual Glenrowan Warby Ranges Lions Club Community Market will be held on Monday, 21 April from 9am until 2pm at the Lions Park in Gladstone Street, next to the Ned Kelly Discovery Hub. Spend Easter Monday exploring the variety of stalls showcasing local produce and wares and enjoy a wander around the historic township, with a barbecue also available and funds raised used to support the local community.

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Outstanding turn-out for clubs’ dog shows

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FROM 4 to 6 April, the Wangaratta Kennel and Obedience Club (WK&OC) joined the Ovens Valley Canine Club (OVCC) in hosting their annual confirmation dog shows.

Kevin Felmingham, president of the WK&OC, said it was one of the biggest shows they’ve held in a while with about 2500 entries over the five shows, two of which were based in Myrtleford with the OVCC .

“The weather was perfect and saw exhibitors from many states head in to showcase their beautifully-bred dogs under the seven expert judges from Queensland,” he said.

Over the course of the three days, canine specialty vendors, dog myotherapy, junior handlers, and baby and puppy sweepstakes were on offer.

Mr Felmingham thanked local community sponsors who made the event possible, along with the amazing group of volunteers who helped each show run smoothly.

SUCCESS: Janet McGregor (left) with Jenny Clancey and her yorkie Monique, who won best minor puppy in the group.

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BEST FRIEND: Maggie Mooney and her dog, Barley, enjoyed the show.

Keep kids safe on the water over Easter BOATERS taking their families out to enjoy local rivers and lakes are urged to follow safety rules to stay safe on the water these school holidays.

“Taking your kids out on the water is a great way to enjoy boating as a family but it’s important to be safe and have a fun day out on the water,” Shane Leversha, Safe Transport Victoria’s director of people and communications, said.

Safe Transport Victoria’s new Boating with Kids program offers easy-to-follow safety tips to help keep kids safe on the water: • Make sure children always wear lifejackets.

It’s the law for children under 12 years to wear a lifejacket on most boats, even when stepping on and off a boat or PWC ( jet ski).

• Keep kids within arm’s reach when you’re on or near a boat.

This means you’re nearby if anything goes wrong.

• Keep a close eye on children when boating.

Have enough adult supervision to match the number of children, their ages, and how well they swim in open water.

It’s also vital for lifejackets worn by adults and children to be fitted correctly, to prevent the lifejacket slipping off as the wearer enters the water.

Lifejackets crotch straps are recommended for younger children.

Different types of lifejackets are required on different vessels and waterways, so boaters must find out what lifejacket they are required to wear before going out on the water.

Learn more about lifejackets and boating with kids at safetransport.vic.gov.au/ boating-with-kids/

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LOTS ON OFFER: Uniting Vic Tas’ Kerrie Birrell, Angela McAliece and Elliot Stock showcasing some of the donations gifted to new residents of the Templeton St social housing units.

DRINKS ON US: Caterers Susan Bishop (left), Jenny Kerr, Eileen Dunnan, Dorothy Chapman, Merilyn Stephens and Myra Claden.

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“It’s so lovely” – new residents feeling welcomed at Templeton St units

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN RESIDENTS of the new Templeton Street social housing units were met with warm smiles and plenty of donated offerings at an informal welcome event at the Uniting Church last Friday.

Put together by Uniting Church volunteers and Uniting Vic Tas, the residents were welcomed to the

church hall with offerings of donated clothes, gift bags and Lego to go with a smorgasbord of food and drinks for lunch.

The new development saw 90 new tenants enter its 44 units after the $18 million works were completed in March this year.

One of the new residents enjoying the donations on offer was Joanne Johnstone and her pet dog Beyonce.

She said she was loving the move into the new units.

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Residents were also treated to a live performance by Cry Baby Pete and The Disappointments as some continued to get to know their new neighbours.

BEARING GIFTS: Joanne Johnstone (left) and pet dog Beyonce were gifted a care package by Uniting Church volunteer Geoff Dinning on Friday.

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Rural City Connection Thursday 17 April 2025 Have Your Say on the following projects via Connect Wangaratta

Community Food Survey Council is seeking community input to understand the local food system and improve access to nutritious, affordable food for all people in the municipality. Complete the survey for your chance to win one of three $50 vouchers.

Survey closes Saturday 12 May. connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/community-food-survey

Community Grants Opening Soon Youth Climate & Resilience Program Do you care about the environment? Do you want to inspire change and grow as a leader? Join a free one-day leadership program for young local changemakers. Wednesday 28 May, 9.15am-4.30pm at the Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre.

For more information contact environment@wangaratta.vic.gov.au or sign up via the QR code today.

Get ready for the annual Community Grants Program! Applications open Thursday 1 May and close on Thursday 5 June. The Program assists community to deliver projects that enhance accessibility, promote equity and resilience, and improve the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors to the region .

Business Health Check Take the Business Health Check Survey via Connect Wangaratta. Share what’s working and what’s not, so we can better support local businesses like yours.

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These applications can be viewed on Rural City of Wangaratta’s website under Development, Planning, Current Applications. Any person who may be affected by the granting of a permit may object or make a submission (must be in writing). For more information, please contact Planning on 03 5722 0888. Applications close 25 April 2025.

Young people aged 12-25 are encouraged to voice their ideas, hopes, and priorities via the What YOUth Want campaign.

The 60-second survey is designed by and for young people.

Participate for a chance to win great prizes. For more information follow @wangyouth on Instagram. Survey closes Sunday 11 May. connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/what-youth-want

Local Laws Council’s Local Law No. 1 - Community Amenity, is due for review. We’ve simplified the language, made it easier to find provisions, and made sure it meets our legislated obligations.

Take the quick survey and let us know if you are happy with the changes. Survey closes Wednesday 30 April. connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/local-law-no-1

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Rural City of Wangaratta gives notice under section 115 of the Local Government Act 202 (the Act) of its intention to lease the Terminal Building at the Wangaratta Aerodrome, 72 Brian Higgins Drive, Laceby. Written submissions can be made before 4.00 pm Monday 28 April. connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/aerodrome-terminal-building

Further details may be obtained by visiting eProcure on Council’s website

Expressions of Interest – All Outdoor Expo EOI’s are open for the All Outdoor Expo taking place at the Wangaratta Racecourse on Sunday 1 June 2025 . The event is tailored for businesses including but not limited to camping, hiking, fishing, boating, caravanning, four-wheel driving, mowers, chainsaws, and adventure gear specialists.

Applications close 1 May 2025. For more information and to submit visit www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/outdoorexpo-eoi

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Attention to detail MYOB experience preferred Experience keeping books for a small business or community group Contact Eleanor on 0412 563 467 or wangarattafarmersmarket@gmail.com for this position or to volunteer for the market.

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Personal Notices A LIFETIME COLLECTION of many and varies treasures ranging from 3000BC through to retro and modern, historic reenactors equipment, u n f i n i s h e d mechanical projects, heaps more! Opposite Tarrawingee Hotel, starts after lunch, Thursday through to Monday, strictly cash (bring heaps).

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CLEARING out sale, furniture, garden and shed items, fishing and camping and lots more. Saturday April 19, 9am and Monday April 21, 9am. 469 Whorouly Road, Whorouly, enquiries 5727 1449.

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URGENT sale 2018 Retreat Fraser 210C caravan, 21 ft van with semi offroad suspension, has travelled approximately 40,000kms and only been bitumen, many extras and extremely clean van, $72,000 negotiable. Call 0427 597 618 for more details.

GALAXY O dys s ey Special Edition 2011 16ft 6 pop top, a beautiful van packed with features, including: fold-up a - f r a m e c h a s s i s, single axle, queen size pillow top island bed, slim line venetians, colour TV with Wynguard aerial, rear camera with audio, water filter, $27,500.

Ph 0407 053 349.

DECEASED Estate garage sale, Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 9am-4pm, 33 Phillipson Street, Wangaratta.

JAYCO Journey 19 ft pop top caravan, ex  cellent condition inside and out, reg AUG To Visit Visited 25, island seating, EASTER GARAGE double bed, separate SALE, household toilet and shower, furniture, Baltic hall oven, 3 phase fridge, stand, bi-fold doors, tv, extras added, Thule cargo capsule, $34,990. Ph 0419 591 kitchenware, fowlers 422. jars, vinyl records, national bank calendars, books, bric-abrac, craft supplies craft supplies, household goods, vintage garden tools, bikes, horn sewing cabinet and much more! Saturday, April 19, 8am onwards, 75 Oxley Q U I N T R E X Meadow Creek Road, Oxley. Cash or Pay BayHunter runabout, 4.4 metre aluminium ID. V-hull, 90s model, with canopy and side   window panels, trailer To Visit Visited and 40HP Mercury engine, life jackets, EASTER Garage reg to Sep 25, $11,000 Sale, Saturday 19 ono. Ph 0419 870 472. and Sunday 20 from 9am. Moving house, 10FT 6 Boat, on a household goods, new trailer, 9hp mofurniture, white tor $900, Ph 0439 766 goods, barbecue, 211. outdoor furniture, variety of garden and shed items and much more. 26 MilawaBobinawarrah Road, Milawa.

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EASTER Saturday and Sunday, NOT before 8am. Air compressors, bus seats, tractor, household items, electric beds, assorted home furniture, motor home - all must go. 60 Keat Avenue, Boorhaman, ph 0419 597 411.

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Wishing you love and happiness for your future together. ~ Love Mum and Dad, Samuel, Tayla, Angus and Rosie. xxxxxx

DEATH NOTICES ADAMS, Colin.

13/5/1947 – 13/4/2025 Tragically taken.

Much loved husband of Gwen.

Father of Troy, Wendy, Rebecca and Beau.

Cherished Poppy and Grand Poppy.

In our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.

Please see later paper for funeral details.

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FRASCA, Gaudenzio “Jack”.

3/1/1926 – 14/4/2025 Our dear Dad and Parpy.

Love you dearly.

You were always there for us.

You will be sadly missed but never forgotten, always in our hearts. ~ Love Lyn, Adam, Vanna, Jimmy, Ayla, Hayden, Danya, Phil, Kade and Carl.

FUNERAL NOTICES

FRASCA A funeral service to honour the life of Gaudenzio “Jack” Frasca will be held on Thursday April 24, 2025 at North East Funerals – Bell Room, 184 Greta Road, Wangaratta, commencing at 11am.

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BEREAVEMENT THANKS GLEESON OAM, Val. 24/9/1929 – 14/3/2025 Val’s family thanks friends and colleagues for their support, sympathy, cards, flowers and messages following her passing.

Thankyou to the staff at St Catherines Hostel for your great care and kindness to Val and us.

BOX trailer, well built, $350. Ph 0439 766 211.

Born January 3, 1926, Passed away peacefully at home April 14, 2025.

Much loved husband of Rosemary.

Beloved brother of John.

Beloved father of Pip, Lyn, Jo and John (dec).

Beloved Parpy to grandchildren Melanie, Adam, Varina, Ayla, Danya and Great-Grandchildren Jackson, Lachlan, Kade and Carl.

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A Hayward heritage in transport

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FTER 50 years mostly behind the wheel, Bob Hayward has reflected on his lifelong passion in the transportation business.

At 16 Bob began to take an interest in trucks, which was not surprising as he was the third generation to do so.

His grandfather Robert began by carrying vegetables to the Adelaide markets with a horse and dray and then came to Victoria where he bought a fruit farm and began carting to Melbourne in an A-model Ford.

When his health broke down his son Louis at 12 became the youngest licenced truck driver in the state.

The one stipulation on his licence was that his mum had to travel with him at all times.

They carried fruit from Garfield to Melbourne with back loads to the fruit shops in Sale.

Lou went on to own a log truck carting out of the forests in Gippsland and then finally after his father died the family moved to Melbourne where he drove for Coulson’s and Oliver Gilpin.

Gilpin was the first to operate a major chain store group which totaled 93 stores in Victoria, NSW, and SA. All goods were carried by his fleet of trucks.

To drive for Gilpin, you had to be able to rebuild your own motor on the run.

They carried spare pistons, rings, and bearings.

Back in the 1930s, all road inspectors were contracted by the railways and Lou became the focus of a critical test case brought on by the railways to try to stop Gilpin carting long distances.

It ended up in the High Court and had the railways won, it would have shut down all long-distance road transport.

Bob still has documentation from that case.

Bob began to spend time around the Terry family in Swan St and Ralph would allow him to drive his tipper in and out of the sand and gravel pits.

Later he was allowed half an hour every Saturday to learn to back the low-loader around the trees at the Swan St swimming pool.

At 18 Graham took Bob to the police station to obtain his articulated licence.

That licence is still current 57 years later.

After a stint in Vietnam, Bob began to drive interstate with many border companies including Rayron and Ray Kernaghan (Lee’s dad).

Bob also drove stock with Finemore’s at Dubbo for two years working up into QLD. In Wangaratta he drove fuel for Frasca’s and Trewin Luck and finally general freight with John Miller.

BACK IN THE DAY: LOUIS HAYWARD HELD HIS TRUCK LICENCE FROM 12-YEARS-OLD, THE YOUNGEST LICENCED TRUCK DRIVER IN THE STATE AT THE TIME.

THE LAST RIDE: BOB HAYWARD COMPLETED HIS LAST RIDE AS A BUS DRIVER AFTER 40 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY. In 1975 Bob married the truck stop owner’s daughter from Mangalore.

He and Helen were blessed with Christopher in 1980.

Helen’s dad challenged Bob to “get a haircut and a real job” and Bob got his bus licence and drove for Benders and Trans Otway in Geelong; finally returning to interstate trucks in 1977.

After Helen died in 1982, he and Chris did many miles together in the trucks.

Bob remarried and he and Donna then had Mark in 1984.

Bob took time off the road, working for the City of Wangaratta and then to Melbourne to complete a four-year degree.

This then took them to Bourke to a huge cotton property which also contained a Christian OutwardBound School.

Bob was made registrar but always looked for every opportunity to get into the big stuff.

On the farm he learned to drive graders, dozers, planters, and to plough reasonably straight.

He also made friends with local truckies and ended up obtaining a road train licence. t one point this gave him the opportunity to drive Kevin Bowden’s Mack road train on stock.

He also drove for Mansell’s on seasonal fruit express to capital city markets taking Mark on many trips.

Another opportunity given to Bob was to become a part-time radio broadcaster for six years on Outback Radio 2WEB. He put together a truck-related show known as Truck N Trac.

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GIVING WAY: CHRIS AND FATHER BOB HAYWARD HAVE CONTINUED A LEGACY OF FOUR GENERATIONS OF THE FAMILY IN THE LOCAL TRANSPORT INDUSTRY. Bob did over 600 interviews with legends such as Slim Dusty, Lee Kernaghan, and many other industry figures.

It also gave him and his best mate Andrew Aichison the opening to attempt for a Guinness Book record for the world’s longest road train.

In 1994 Kevin Bowden’s Mack towed 29 stock trailers into town.

Bob and son Mark were on board the Mack and the record was published in the 1995 Guinness Book.

Upon return to Wangaratta in 1998 Bob began driving buses for the Cullen family.

During this time, he was one of two dedicated coaches transporting the Russian supporters for 22 days at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and then in 2008 for the Catholic Pope’s visit.

He also moved the Kosovo and East Timorese refugees with Cullen’s double decker coach during Australia’s humanitarian efforts.

Just before Brock Fallon took over Cullen’s Bob teamed up with his wife for eight years to drive the Specialist School bus on the Moyhu run.

Bob is also proud to have trained three women to drive which included his wife, Donna.

Then finally on the 2 March this year, Bob drove a coach up to the Mountain View Hotel at Whitfield to celebrate 50 years of bus work as well as son Chris’ 45th birthday.

Chris now carries on the family tradition of trucking as a fuel tanker driver.

Whilst he is a qualified electrician the pull of the road has seen him driving B-Doubles for well over 10 years.

He currently drives a Kenworth for Maxi-Tankers and Bob reckons Chris is the best double backer he has ever seen.

Due to health reasons Bob is now quietly releasing himself from a lifetime of transport work and service to the community which has seen no regrets whatsoever.

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WANGARATTA Chronicle photographer Melissa Beattie made her way to Tarrawingee to capture some O&K football and netball action.

Photographs can be purchased at the Chronicle.

GEORGIA LONG

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HARRY ALLAN NED LONG

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SCOREBOARD

JUBILEE GOLF CLUB

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SATURDAY, 12 April Ladies Par – President’s trophy A grade Winner: Kellie Roberts

B grade Winner: Josie Fitzsimons +4.

Ball winners: Marilyn Pane +2, Marion Hunt +1, Leeanne Carmody -2.

NTPs - 4th: L Carmody, 8th: J Fogarty, 13th: Jo Fitzsimons, 17th: L Carmody.

Men Par President’s trophy A Grade winner: Gordon Paterson +6.

B Grade winner: Alan Sands +10.

C Grade winner: Jim Moore +1.

D Grade winner: Rodney Miller +1.

Ball Winners: Gavin Braybrook +5, Brendan Cairns +5, Aaron Kungl +2, Paul Lawrence +2, Trevor Nippress +2, Wayne Roberts +1, Stan Goldsworthy 0, Peter Challman 0, Ben Honeychurch 0, Andrew Charles 0, Andrew Skewes -1, Doug Ritchens C/B from others -1.

NTPs - 4th: S McNaught, 8th: D O’Connor, 13th: L Miller, 17th: N Hogan.

Sunday, 13 April Medley Stableford PAR: Aaron Kungl putts at Jubilee Golf Club.

Winner: Jacob Schonafinger 39.

Ball winners: Mark Butters 33, Ashley Clayton. McDonalds Winner: Ben Clarke 42 points.

Trevor Morris 31, Mark Dean 30.

Runner Up: Tom McAtee 41 points. Martin Anania. KFC - Martin NTPs - 13th: T Morris.

Anania.

Ball Winners: Drew Winter, Secret 6: Shane Watson Darren Kelly, Bill Dodd, Chris Junior tournament Raffle Winner: Rob Holloway Oates, Jeremy Winter, Andy Boy’s Winner: Jakob Campbell Sunday, 13 April Raison, Arnold Sparks.

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18 Hole Medley Stableford NTPs - 4th: Ben Clarke, 7th: Isaac Girl’s Winner: Poppy De Winne Winners: Jason Perna 40 points.

Willett, 9th: Rod Moyle, 11th: Drew 30.

Runner Up: Robert Fischer 39 Winter, 13th: Trevor Clark, 16th: Overall runner up: Amelia points.

Oscar O’Keeffe.

Weston 29.

Ball Winners: Henry McInnes, 9 Hole Stableford Event 9 Hole stroke: Alexis Bush 46 net.

Winner: John Millman 18 points. Neville McCormick, Rod Moyle, NTPs - 4th: Grace Eddy, 8th: Runner Up: John Walker 17 points. Zac Cunneen.

Jacob Campbell, 13th: Amelia Ball Winners: Walter Auer.

Weston.

TARRA GOLF CLUB Thursday, 10 April Tuesday, 15 April Women’s 9 Hole Stableford Ladies 18 Hole Stableford RESULTS Saturday, 12 April.

Winner: Carol Coghill 19 points Winner: Di Murphy c/b from The members played a round of C/B. Runner Up: Janette Collier 19 Robyn Ottaway 35. the singles K.O. and the winners Ball winners: Robyn Ottaway (2) points. were Ken Miller, Pete Nolan, NTPs - 11th: Sue Chatfield.

35, Marilyn Pane 34.

Lindsay Steer and Mark Nolan.

18 Hole Stableford NTPs - 4th: Melody Adams, 8th: Further rounds will be played at Winner: Glenda Dodson 38 Di Murphy, 13th: Wendy Hogan, a future date. points. Runner Up: Maggie Ray 34 17th: Alison Comensoli.

NTPs - 4th: Angelo Garraffo, 8th: points.

Ken Miller.

Ball Winners: Ros Gormly, Karen WANGARATTA GOLF CLUB Golf to be played on Saturday, Smith, Susan Miller, Judith Brown.

April 19 will be arranged on the WGC Competitions: Week ending NTPs - 4th: Glenda Dodson, 13th: day.

13 April Glenda Dodson.

It will be an 11.30am roll up for a Tuesday, 8 April Saturday, 12 April 12pm hit-off.

Women’s 9 Hole Stableford Event 18 Hole Men’s Stroke Event New members are always Winners: Sue McCall 19 points.

Men’s Monthly Medal welcome at the Tarrawingee Golf Runners Up: Wendy Stephens 17 A Grade Winner: Martin Anania Club with first year membership points.

67 nett. Runner Up: Isaac Willett of $100 and very reasonable NTPs - 4th: Sue Chatfield.

68 nett. competition fees, this can be 18 Hole Stroke Event B Grade Winner: Darren Kelly 59 done by contacting a member or Women’s Monthly Medal nett. Runner Up: Phillip Winnell phoning 0428 122 590.

Winner: Ros Gormly 69 nett C/B. 66 nett.

Runner Up: Tracey McKinnon 69 Ball Winners: Jason McCoy, WANG CROQUET nett.

Cameron Nottle, Julian Bau, Ball Winners: Jan Hill, Susan RESULTS for Monday, 14 April Jarred Clark, Mark Comensoli, Miller, Janette Collier, Julie are as follows: Chris Oates, Jeremy Winter, John McInnes, Macie Thomson, Dawn Elise Downes and Gavan Kelly Southwell, Christopher Martens, Fleet, Lorraine Adams. d Cheryle Beckley and Wendy Trevor Cooper, Dean Campagna, NTPs - 9th: Macie Thomson, Waddington 7/2, Joan Dyson Kris Allan, Neville McCormick.

11th: Jan Hill. and Mareen O’Keefe d Margaret NTPs - 4th: Josh Owen, 7th: Least Putts: 28 Maggie Ray, Bennett and Susan Fischer 7/3.

Robert Holloway, 9th: Josh Owen, Glenda Dodson, Julie McInnes.

The Wangaratta players 11th: Cameron Nottle, 13th: Peter Wednesday, 9 April representing the North East in King, 16th: Jared Clark.

Melbourne last weekend finished Birdies: Subway - Drew Winter, 18 Hole Stableford Event

Track meets the Ovens Track.

We visited all the campsites along the way checking for litter plus obvious weeds and were pleasantly surprised by the lack of rubbish, and by interacting with campers clearly looking after that environment while really enjoying the serenity.

Also, two healthy-looking koalas were seen close to one camping area.

Coming Events Thursday, 17 April to Wednesday, 30 April - Bainz Gallery in the foyer of the Wangaratta Library for the next two weeks.

An exhibition of art stemming from the Warby Ovens National Park flora, fauna and magnificent views of our club’s special area Saturday, 26 April, Yackandandah Creek - Karen, 0409 215 286.

An easy walk of approximately 6.5km, or an easy/medium return walk of approximately 13km along a new section of the rail trail between Yackandandah and Osbornes Flat.

The trail leads alongside the Yackandandah Creek and is mostly within the recreation reserve.

A good surface, slightly undulating, with about 50m PHOTO: Kurt Hickling difference in elevation from one end to the other. mid-field and gave a good account Saturday, 10 May. Kangaroo Hill, of themselves.

Eldorado - Jeanette, 0417 546 974.

Winners were: A choice of two walks.

Division 1 - Phil DeAraugo from A medium to hard loop walk Bendigo in the Goldfields Region. of approximately 14km from Division 2 - Bernie Lacey from Eldorado township to Reedy Creek, Quarry Hill in the Northern and into Chiltern Mount Pilot Districts Region.

National Park.

Division 3 - Ray Pilven from Following gravel roads, bush Queenscliff in the Geelong Region. tracks and a short, steep, rough, The winner of the Lefel Shield and rocky scramble over a partly for the Region running the most eroded bush track enroute to the hoops went to the Geelong Region top of Kangaroo Hill for excellent for the second year in a row. views, then back down to a creek On Tuesday, several Wangaratta crossing. members travelled to Wodonga to Some minor waterfalls, if there’s play in their Autumn Social Day been enough rain. with Cheryle Beckley achieving There’s a shorter option of runner up status. approximately 11km excludes the Yesterday, Wangaratta played climb up Kangaroo Hill.

Albury at Wangaratta in the Both walks include a creek pennant competition. crossing, so BYO spare footwear, Results next week due to print and poles. deadlines for this week.

Play is at 1.00pm on Monday, PICKLEBALL Wednesday and Saturday.

SUMMER aggregate competition, Please arrive 15 minutes round 21 earlier to allow for a draw to be Section: 1 undertaken.

Josh De Lange 60 – 31, Bryan The club is located at 46 Ryan Wilson 45 – 46, Klaus Kazenwadel Avenue, Wangaratta.

42 – 49, Neville Bell 35 – 56.

For further information please Section: 2 contact president Susan Fischer Daryl Smith 56 – 43, Guy on 0417 217 009 or secretary Terry Robertson 52 – 47, Tracy Loyst 51 – Wilson on 0417 326 739.

48, Steve Bishop 39 – 60.

Section: 3 WARBY WALKERS Lou Bell 60 – 46, Tim Dickinson THURSDAY, 10 April, Lower 53 – 53, Geoff Allen 52 – 54, Judith Ovens above Peechelba.

Pollard 47 – 59.

A group of eight club members Section: 4 walked beside the Ovens River Peter Ablazej 60 – 34, Ken after a short car shuffle.

Gaudion 48 – 46, Chris Jamieson 44 We ambled for about 6kms in – 50, Pauline Benton 36 – 58. delightful conditions along the Section: 5 track from the southernmost Graeme Cripps 60 – 33, Nancy place on the river inside the Reid 49 – 51, Jennifer Reid 44 – Warby Ovens National Park to the 51, Jon Guymer 42 – 51, Robyn Robertson 39 – 43. location where Frost’s Crossing

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Tennis players converge on pristine Wangaratta courts THE Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Croquet and Pickleball Club was buzzing on Sunday, 13 April as it held the final major event on its 2024/25 calendar, the second last round of the North East seniors tournaments.

Club organisers Kevin Callahan and Michael Falkenberg were very pleased to welcome a total of 53 players aged 30-plus to play at the picturesque Merriwa Park club.

Players came from as far north as Wagga Wagga and from clubs in Melbourne, plus local North East towns such as Euroa, Shepparton, Benalla, Albury Wodonga, and Nathalia, as well as Wangaratta.

All players and their visitors appreciated the weather was ideal autumnal North East conditions.

The courts were in immaculate condition, particularly considering they are now at the end of another long hot dry summer season, and the catering run by the club members was delicious and plentiful.

The event was again generously sponsored by Gapsted Winery.

The tournament was a round robin format so each court winner and runner up could choose a bottle of wine to their taste as their prize.

Some of the players indicated they were staying on in the region for the Easter break (for further tennis) and said they would most likely visit Gapsted and other wineries while in the area as ‘tennis tourists’.

Tennis is still being played on the Wangaratta lawn courts over the winter break, and there is still one final seniors 30-plus tournament to be held in Yarrawonga in May. Results Ladies Section 1 – Winner: Kate Campbell (Benalla) 30/15. Runner up: Palmira Rigoli (Euroa), Frances Lawrence (Euroa) 21/24.

LET’S PLAY: A group of 53 players descended on the Merriwa Park courts for the North East seniors tournament.

PHOTOS: David Godkin

FUN AND GAMES: Section four players (from left) Cherrelynne Saunders (Mill Park), Mary Kelly (Euroa), Gemma Kaye (Benalla), and Cate Geard (Wangaratta).

Section 2 – Winner: Helen Ginnevan (Nathalia) 18/11. Runner up: Faye Mollison (Benalla) 16/13.

Section 3 – Winner: Sue Piper (Wangaratta) 26/14. Runner up: Phillipa Slinger (Nathalia) 24/16.

Section 4 - Cate Geard (Wangaratta), Mary Kelly (Euroa) 28/20.

Runner up: Cherrelynne Saunders (Mill Park) 22/26.

Men Section 1 – Winner: John Brunner (Wangaratta) 29/19. Runner

FRIENDLY CONTEST: Section three participants (from left) John Mansfield (Wangaratta), Ash Weston (Violet Town), Mike Lairson (Wilby) and Jamie Almond (Corowa).

up: Michael Reid (Albury) 27/21.

Section 2 – Winner: Mark Brown (Wangaratta) 31/15. Runner up: Matt Curran (Wangaratta) 26/22.

Section 3 – Winner: Jamie Almond (Corowa) 31/19. Runner up: Ash Weston (Violet Town) 25/25.

Section 4 – Winner: Grant O’Callaghan (Shepparton) 29/16.

Runner up: Brian Jones (Corowa) 24/21.

Section 5 – Winner: Noel Boyd (Wangaratta) 29/26. Runner up: Gerry King (Melbourne) 28/24.

Section 6 – Winner: Peter Curran (Wangaratta) 30/17. Runner up: Greg Renner (Wangaratta) 24/23.

Section 7 – Winner: Paul Ryan (Wagga Wagga) 28/24. Runner up: David Godkin (Wangaratta) 27/24.

Section 8 – Winner: Ray Hempill (Corowa) 30/10. Runner up: Bruce Boyd (Benalla) 19/21.

Wangaratta archers on target IT has been a very busy time for Wangaratta Target Archers.

In March, Ben Allen proudly represented the club at the 2025 Victorian State Short Range Championships held in Werribee, putting in a solid performance despite the challenging, windy conditions.

On Sunday, 6 April, Wangaratta Target Archers held the third round of the Wang Shield.

This competition is held monthly over the year and the results are compiled at the end to determine the overall winner, using handicapped scores.

The winner for April was Marcus Brinsley, an under 14s archer, shooting superbly on a compound bow.

Archers will also be competing in the Oceania Challenge, which is an online tournament for all affiliated clubs in the Oceania region held over April and May. The shoots are organised on individual club grounds and the scores collated to give the overall champions.

Wangaratta Target Archers is keen to welcome new members and supports all ages and abilities.

Archers shoot a range of bows including recurve, compound, longbow and barebow.

The club regularly holds ‘Have a Go with a Bow’ beginner programs - these sessions are designed for anyone who is interested in archery, aged seven and above, and would like to come and try the sport.

No experience or equipment is required, just head along and learn under the direction of welcoming, knowledgeable coaches.

Online booking is essential.

The next sessions will be held on Saturday, 26 April and Saturday, 10 May. There is also an option to participate further by completing the ‘Go for Gold’ program.

This can be attained after the ‘Have a Go with a Bow’ day and comprises of three more Saturday morning sessions - completion of the ‘Go for Gold’ program leads to membership of the club.

For more information, please go to wangarattaarchers.org.au, Facebook at facebook.com/WangArchers, or contact club president Rob on 0401 917 787.

Joint investment helps regional tennis clubs thrive

By GRACE FREDSBERG ON Tuesday, 8 April, the first-ever Regional Level 1 Development Course was launched by Tennis Victoria at the Barr Reserve complex.

Applications for the course were available to any aspiring coach from across regional Victoria.

The first of the 10-day course was led by regional coach leader, Jon Watson, and women and girls coordinator Fairlie Lamond. “[This course] marks an important step forward in expanding access to qualified coaches across regional Victoria,” Mr Watson said.

The course comes as part of the Sustainable Regional Tennis project, an incentive initiated and supported by Tennis Australia and the Victorian government.

GROWING FIELD: Jon Watson (back, far left) and Fairlie Lamond (back, far right) pictured with the 17 Regional Level 1 Development Course participants.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Statistics from Tennis Australia indicate only 31 per cent of regional clubs have a coach, even though they account for a significant portion of the tennis landscape.

As such, Tennis Australia is hoping programs like this

one will bring better support and resources to the region.

“Wangaratta was chosen [to hold the course] due to its strong tennis community, enthusiastic local clubs, and growing interest in developing a regional coaching

workforce,” Mr Watson said.

He said tennis clubs in the North East region align with the goals of the Sustainable Regional Tennis Project; to deliver sustainable tennis opportunities in areas where access to coach development is limited.

Mr Watson was pleased with the turnout for a firsttime delivery in the region.

There were 17 participants on the day, some having travelled for hours just to attend.

“The level of engagement and enthusiasm was truly in-

spiring,” he said.

“It was great to see the energy and passion from the local community.”

Participants will undergo a series of on and off-court practical assessments for the duration of the course.

On completion, participants will be recognised as Tennis Australia-qualified coaches.

Mr Watson said this initiative is vital to strengthen tennis networks, increase participation and create long-term opportunities for the regional community.

“We’re excited to continue rolling out more programs like this as part of our Sustainable Regional Tennis project,” he said.

For more information on the Sustainable Regional Tennis project, visit https:// www.tennis.com.au/vic/sustainable-regional-tennis.

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Dragons raise funds for important cause

THE West End Cycles division three women’s team took to the field on Saturday against the always-tough Magpies.

This wasn’t just any match, it was a special charity round, where Wangaratta and Magpies played to raise awareness and funds for the Endometriosis Foundation.

Wangaratta players wore yellow tops and socks to show their support, and the division three men’s team joined in by wearing yellow socks as well.

Funds raised from the yellow sock initiative will go directly to supporting the foundation, which raises awareness for endometriosis, a painful and often misunderstood condition that affects one in nine people assigned female at birth.

It causes tissue similar to the uterine lining to grow outside the uterus, often leading to chronic pain, scarring, and fertility issues.

Thank you to everyone who supported this important cause.

With a team made up of junior and senior players,

every single player brought their all, giving 110 per cent from the first whistle to the last.

A special shout-out to Kiana Lane for stepping up and playing a fantastic game over the weekend - her energy and determination really lifted the team.

The Magpies put up a great fight and made it a challenging match, but Wangaratta came away with a 3–1 victory.

Emma Gall scored twice and Christy Christie added one more to seal the win.

The Ground Up Earth Builders division three men took on the defending premiers, Magpies, at home on a very warm Saturday.

The Dragons knew it was going to be a tough game, taking on both the opposition and the weather.

Still, the men started the game well, controlling the majority of the play for the first half.

The Magpies had to be patient as the Dragons moved the ball around, picking off the loose ball when the opportunity arose to then put pressure on the Dragons’ defence.

CROUCHING TIGER: Hugh Spring set to pounce.

PHOTOS: Neil Brock

CONTROL: Alex Ellem maintains possession under pressure.

INSET: ADVANCE: Emma Gall runs the ball downfield.

PHOTOS: Marc Bongers The Magpies were able to score an opportunistic goal late in the second quarter to go into the main break one goal up.

Despite the score the Dragons were on top in the first half, but coming out into the second the effort used in the first half and the heat had an effect on the men, as they struggled in the third quarter and let in two more goals.

Despite being four goals down and a having a player sent from the field, the Dragons continued on in the fourth quarter, and with the field starting to open up due to both teams struggling with the heat, there was still plenty of ball movement.

The Dragons were able to earn a short corner midway through the fourth quarter where Izaac Cameron was able to get the ball past the Magpies’ goalie to score a well-earned goal.

Despite going down 4-1, the Dragons’ teamwork is starting to come through after the first three weeks and can only build as the season progresses.

David McIntyre had a best on ground performance in defence in his first game back in Dragon colours in three years.

He was backed up by some solid contributions from the usual suspects Simon Lipshut, Stewart Kerr, Michael Wheeler and Alex Ellem.

The Dragons have the Easter weekend off to recover, and will take on Wombats on ANZAC weekend.

The Wangaratta Dragons division two men had their first game at home on Sunday where they took on the Magpies from Albury.

After the Magpies defeated the division three men on Saturday, the Dragons were determined to get redemption.

LIGHTNING FAST: Manni Poulos, Hugh Spring, Pete Spring, Katie Woodberry.

Michael McMurrie led the charge and scored the Dragons’ first goal.

The efforts of Mat Vogel, Shannon Beacom and Scott Tognola controlling the game through the midfield did not go unnoticed.

Alex James was the true star of the game making some miracle saves in the goals, with young Xavier

Bennett and Sam Couche clearing the ball and running it out of defence.

The final blow for Magpies came in the form of a goal from newcomer Cam Leathem.

The Magpies managed to slip a goal in with seconds to spare but the damage had already been done, with the Wangaratta men 2-1 victors.

SPOT THE BALL: Steve Van Der Poel, Manni Poulos, Pete Spring, Ryan Van der Poel.

Tie-breakers and draws dominate Oxley table tennis

By JUNE UEBERGANG

WHILE numbers were down slightly at Oxley table tennis on Monday night, enthusiasm and performances were high when 15 players lined up.

The ‘walkabout twins’, Debbie Brunken and Katie Woodberry were first out of the blocks when they threw out the challenge to ‘cooked up’ William Bonwick and the ‘bat whisperer’ Graham Stephens in a noisy but nice battle.

With Debbie and Katie knowing each other’s game so well, they put the fellas under the pump from the first ping.

However, as the game progressed, competition and scores evened out until one pair won the battle 21-18.

A game of ‘no gimmies’ was on display when Gary ‘Stretch’ Coad partnered the ‘clinical Doc’ Martin Butcher to test the fortitude of the ‘Govt Govt’ pacemaker Neil Brock and the bloke of Mani talents Poulos.

With speed and accuracy of serve and stroke placement a highlight, it was a nerve-wracker for players as well as onlookers.

Wide shots, narrow shots, long shots, short shots, and a few lucky shots contributed to a

game of ‘catch me if you can’.

Which pair got caught wasn’t mentioned but the game captured the attention of everyone.

When two father and son pairs, Pete and High Spring and ‘new to the comp’ Steve and Ryan Van Der Poel, manned up it was a foregone conclusion the match would be a closely fought thriller.

A game where both boys put the hard work on their dads to ‘don’t let them beat us’.

And with no shortage of talent it was a 3Ds game - desire, determination, and delivery by each of the four desperadoes where the dads dis-

played experience while learning a a few tricks of the trade from their sons.

An all-round draw summed it up.

Drawing the short straw, Cheryl Coad knew she would be carrying a heavy load when she partnered June Uebergang to play against the in-form Debbie Brunken and ‘tearabout’ Alison Stephens.

Getting off to an early lead, it appeared Debbie and Alison would tie the game up by the throat in a walkover.

However, Cheryl and June changed their course of attack and gradually whittled their deficit down until surprisingly after a 7-point winning streak they

pinched the win in a tie-breaker.

After a night of non-stop singles and doubles matches everyone was drawn to the supper table to rehydrate and enjoy a sumptuous supply of home-mades.

There will be no get-together next Monday night due to Easter Monday, however the weekly competition will resume the following Monday night, 28 April when adults and secondary students of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the group beginning at 7pm in the Oxley hall.

BYO bat, $2 entry and a plate to share.

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Home ground advantage to lift the Roos

IT’S very hard to play King Valley at Whitfield.

The Roos will take the underdog role in their Easter Saturday clash up in the Valley, with their traditional Easter showdown against a reliably strong Milawa outfit.

King Valley will be hoping to recapture some of the form they showed in 2023, when they held on in a thriller and defeated the Dees by a single point.

While the Demons are a tough opponent, the ground at Whitfield affords King Valley a massive advantage Roos coach Jack Davies said the squad was looking forward to hosting Milawa, with a massive crowd and vibrant atmosphere all but guaranteed.

“We know how to play our ground and we can score quickly up there,” he said.

“We all obviously love the area, that’s why we play there, and for other teams to travel to us can be quite tricky.

“The ground is a little bit smaller, so you can win it out of the midfield and make it your game to defend and set up.

“We always get a great crowd with the campers in the area - it’s one

BY NATHAN DE VRIES

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of the best atmosphere games I’ve played in, especially in the O&K. “We look forward to it, always mark it on our calendar – just as a community, it’ll be a great weekend.”

It’s been a challenging start to the season for the blue and white army, with injuries and unavialabilities hampering progress, but there are positive signs aplenty.

Beau Wheeler has been reinvented up forward and is fresh off booting a bag of seven against the Lions, while the likes of Charlie Davies, Sam Evans and Salvatore Bettio seem to find the ball at will.

Coach Davies said they would be looking for consistency, and to be able to play their best footy for longer.

“We’ve seen some great patches of footy that we’ve tried to look at and work on and make it more consistent, but there are lapses which are hurting us at the moment,” he said.

“Our guns are standing up which is great, we know what we’re going to get from them.

“We’re just asking for a little bit more out of our players coming up, our depth players and younger players as well.

“We’ve had some really good growth, and younger players have stood up, but we just need that week in and week out.”

The Demons will be up and about after a monstrous 96-point win over Tarrawingee last week, with experienced defenders and damaging forwards.

“They are a tough side to play against, and they’re generally there come the pointy end of the season,” Davies said.

“We’ve just got to go back to basics here, improve the way we defend the footy, improve the way we look after the footy and see more of those good patches of play that we’re after.”

King Valley hosts Milawa at Whitfield Recreation Reserve on Easter Saturday, with reserves footy from 12pm and the seniors from 2pm.

In other Ovens and King matches, Greta hosts Moyhu and the Bombers are at home to Benalla on Good Friday, while Bright takes on Tarrawingee at home on Easter Saturday.

Goorambat, North Wangaratta, and Whorouly all have the bye.

WHITFIELD WARRIORS: Jack Davies and King Valley play their home ground well, and will present a challenge for the Demons on Easter Saturday.

PHOTO: Nathan de Vries

Serious scalp on the cards for Hoppers

By NATHAN DE VRIES THEY’VE had a quiet start to the season, but the time is right for Moyhu to peel off their first win for the season.

After starting their season a week later than the rest of the competition due to a bye in the opening round, the Hoppers fell to Goorambat (36-41) and Bonnie Doon (4359).

Moyhu has the chance to kickstart their season this Good Friday when they head across to the Hansonville Recreation Reserve to take on a similarly struggling Greta.

The Blues are also yet to record a win after making the grand final last season and a slew of departures during the offseason.

Hoppers coach Ainslee Dowling said her side needed to string four good quarters of netball together if they wanted to win.

“It’s just about finishing it off and having that consistency that we’ve lacked,” she said.

“There have been a couple of frustrating losses, we just haven’t put four quarters together and haven’t had eve-

CALL FOR CONSISTENCY: Moyhu coach Ainslee Dowling said if her squad wanted to beat Greta this weekend, they’d need a four-quarter performance.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling ryone firing, but the season’s only just starting.

“We want to get that hunger back – we started a little bit lacklustre, but hopefully

we can get a win on the board soon and get the hunger back.”

Despite the lack of points on the board for the Hop-

pers, Dowling said the side was travelling well and growing with every match.

“We’ve focused on having a couple of different gears be-

cause we usually try and go a bit too fast, and the girls have really taken that on board,” she said.

“Liv Corso coming up from

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B grade last year, she’s just been huge.

“She’s come in and hasn’t missed a beat and played against a couple of really strong goal shooters in the last two weeks and has done a really great job for us.

“I think our pace and our fitness will definitely help us [against Greta].

“We’ve just got to stay consistent – they’ve got a few young players coming through now, so hopefully we can play a consistent four-quarter effort, that’s where we can expose them a little bit.”

The Blues take on the Hoppers from 2.30pm on Good Friday.

In other round four matches, it’s a battle of the unbeaten up at Pioneer Park.

Both Bright and Tarrawingee are undefeated in A grade netball, a scenario which will more than likely change after their Easter Saturday showdown.

Elsewhere, Bonnie Doon hosts Benalla All Blacks on Good Friday, and Milawa travels up to Whitfield to play King Valley on Easter Saturday.

Goorambat, North Wangaratta and Whorouly all have the bye.

ROUND � MATCHES SATURDAY, APRIL ��

GRETA VS MOYHU

BONNIE DOON VS BENALLA

KING VALLEY VS MILAWA

BRIGHT VS TARRAWINGEE

Greta Recreation Reserve

Bonnie Doon Rec. Reserve

Whitfield Recreation Reserve

Pioneer Park Reserve

SATURDAY, APRIL ��

Goorambat, Nth Wangaratta & Whorouly - Bye

GOORAMBAT vs BENALLA MILAWA vs WHOROULY BRIGHT vs BONNIE DOON MOYHU vs KING VALLEY NTH WANGARATTA vs TARRAWINGEE GRETA � BYE

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Hawks positive as growth continues to build

By SHANE DOUTHIE

WANGARATTA Rovers have an opportunity to put their first points on the O&M A grade netball ladder when they face Albury on Good Friday at 1pm at the W.J. Findlay Oval.

The Hawks are coming off back-to-back losses against 2024 finalists Wangaratta Magpies and North Albury but come up against another winless team in Albury, albeit after just the Tigers one game so far.

That was against Yarrawonga where the Pigeons dominated the contest to win 59-17, but in comparison the Rovers formline appears stronger having pushed the Magpies in the derby and finishing the game off against North Albury with 35 goals scored.

“It was a tough day on court for our A grade team last weekend against a for-

midable and top notch North Albury team who were a top five side last season,” Rovers netball director Sandy Newman said.

“Our girls went out with the right mindset but were blown away by well executed play by their opponents.

“We are still in the rebuilding phase and blooding our juniors into the senior ranks.

“In particular, Holly McCarthy and Amelia Sharp have taken the step up into senior netball with ease and are showing their unreal capabilities across a few levels of netball.

“These two are both playing VNL reserves and bringing back great attributes to our club.

“Their fitness and skill level is evident and after only five games in VNL, both have learned heaps and are demonstrating these traits through their O and M gameplay.”

THE SPARK: HOLLY McCARTHY HAS STARTED THE SEASON IN BLISTERING FORM.

BATTLE OF MIDFIELD: Millie Sharp will be primed to put the pressure on Albury in attack when they meet on Good Friday at the WJ Findlay Reserve.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

Newman said Albury was a very new look side with their accurate shooter in Skye Hillier leading the way.

“Our shooter Kara O’Donohue has shot accurately for us the past two weeks and without Gracie Reid this week we will see Bec Kreltszheim back in the ring alongside Kara,” she said.

“Our captain Mikaela Trethowan will be one to watch for her tenacity at the ball and movement down the court.

“We welcome Sophie Hatzismalis to the court this week – she, a bit like Kelsie Wilson, will be a fly in, fly out player for us in the mid court.

“Sophie is from The Narrows in the NT and has played some representative netball up there and we cant wait to have her in the brown and gold.”

Newman said the remaining netball teams had im-

pressed so far this season, highlighting the club’s continuing progress in building the netball program.

“Our C and B grade have started the year well and have demonstrated that they are in the mix and the coaches have plenty to work with at training,” she said.

“Most of the under 15s are all new players with only Kayley Butera and Issy Pizzini from the season 2024 team – the girls are playing well, love learning and give it their all every game.

“The under 17s have commenced season 2025 with a combination of last year’s grand finalists mixed with our top age 15s from last year and a new player in Brooke Del Mastro – they have started brilliantly under coach Mina (Stacey Lamb) who has put in the extra hard yards in her own development and is coaching at Western Warriors

VNL Club and herself learning and bringing lots back to the club.

“Despite it being a tough first two weeks for our A grade side we continue to stay positive and work hard to grow throughout the year.

“We look forward to welcoming Albury to the ‘nest’ and invite everyone to come and watch some awesome netball and football on Good Friday at the W.J. Findlay Oval.”

The club will be selling raffle tickets on the day with all proceeds going to the RCH Good Friday appeal.

Wangaratta Magpies also look set for a close encounter when they come up against Yarrawonga at Lonsdale Reserve, Mulwala on Sunday.

These two Titans of O&M netball always produce a captivating contest and both sides will be keen to stamp their authority over the opponent early in the season.

Milly medals at nationals WANGARATTA’S Milly O’Kane was part of the bronze medal-winning Victorian 17 and under team at the Australian Netball Championships on Wednesday.

The Wangaratta High School student and Wangaratta Magpies netballer played alongside Wodonga’s Molly Moylan, who co-captained the side in the week-long championships.

Milly played as wing defence and goal keeper in Wednesday’s 46-36 win over Western Australia.

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TARGETING TIGERS: Wangaratta Rovers will look to stifle a classy Albury Tigers outfit on Good Friday.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

“At the same time, we controlled the footy a lot more, we weren’t playing as fast a game, meaning the ball was moving its way up the field but it wasn’t a super high inside 50 game.”

The Tigers will no doubt have their tails up after a tremendous come-frombehind win over Yarrawonga last weekend, and will fancy themselves to knock off the reigning premiers.

“We’re pretty aware of what their list looks like, we’ve played them enough and I’ve been around this league enough to have a pretty good understanding of what they put up, but they’ve also brought in some new players,” Murray said.

“Ryan Garthwaite seemed to play pretty well on the weekend, and they’ve got some young guys who we haven’t seen before, so we had to do a little bit of looking into it.

“We had a look at what they did, they’ve obviously got a big guy in the middle, Isaac Muller, who you’ve got to put a lot of time and effort into to make sure we can stop his influence.

“Albury have always traditionally had a really good centre and it looks like that hasn’t changed, so we’re going to have to make sure we’re at our best.”

As one of only two Good Friday fixtures in the O&M, and with the calibre of the contest, the eyes of the local footy fans will be fixed on W. J. Findlay Oval.

Murray said his boys were eager for the battle, with stars like Kieran Parnell sure to have a major influence on the final result.

“Kieran’s performance was really good, you can tell he’s just played a full season in Darwin by his touch and reading of the football and awareness,” Murray said.

“We’re hoping for a really good performance again this week.

“It was good to see Ed [Dayman] getting back to his best, I still think there’s a lot that Ed can bring - he obviously had a little bit of an injury in the first round and overcame that in round two and was instrumental for us.

“Across the board, even our younger players, Jai Dal Zotto, Noah Scholte played better games of football which is really important.

“We’re looking forward to the challenge, it’s going to be a good one, and a standalone Friday game is exciting.”

The Rovers host Albury Tigers at W. J. Findlay Oval on Good Friday, with senior footy from 2pm.

Elsewhere, Wangaratta Magpies head off to Lonsdale Oval, Mulwala, to take on a Yarrawonga Pigeons outfit eager to post their first win of the season.

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TIPPING

Round 06 THURSDAY APR 17 Brisbane Lions vs.

Collingwood

Collingwood Carlton Essendon Fremantle Greater Western Sydney Gold Coast Port Adelaide St Kilda Hawthorn

TIPSTER

Brisbane Lions Carlton Essendon Fremantle Adelaide Gold Coast Sydney St Kilda Geelong

Chris Doyle

(Gabba)

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Nth Melbourne vs. Carlton (Marvel Stadium)

West Coast vs. Essendon (Optus Stadium)

SATURDAY APR 19 Melbourne vs.

Fremantle (M.C.G.)

Adelaide vs.

GWS Giants

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TOTAL: 35

Brisbane Lions Carlton Essendon Fremantle Greater Western Sydney Gold Coast Sydney St Kilda Hawthorn

TIPSTER

(S.C.G.)

W Bulldogs vs.

St Kilda (Marvel Stadium)

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ROUND 05

Brisbane Lions .......................20 Gold Coast ............................... 16 GWS Giants ............................. 16 Collingwood ............................ 16 Hawthorn ................................. 16 Geelong ..................................... 12 Adelaide .................................... 12 Fremantle ................................ 12 St Kilda ...................................... 12 Sydney ..........................................8 Port Adelaide .............................8 W Bulldogs ..................................8 Essendon.....................................8 Carlton..........................................4 Nth Melbourne..........................4 Richmond....................................4 Melbourne ..................................0 West Coast .................................0

Mario Antonello 03 5721 5330 74 Murphy St

www.aflneb.com.au

TOTAL: 33

Brisbane Lions North Melbourne Essendon Fremantle Adelaide Gold Coast Sydney Western Bulldogs Geelong

Last week: 6

www.thewestside.com.au

TOTAL: 32

Brisbane Lions Carlton Essendon Fremantle Greater Western Sydney Gold Coast Sydney St Kilda Hawthorn

TIPSTER

Neil Barassi

Collingwood Carlton Essendon Fremantle Greater Western Sydney Gold Coast Port Adelaide St Kilda Hawthorn

Hayden Murray

TIPSTER

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03 5721 2183 20-22 Reid St

Brisbane Lions Carlton Essendon Fremantle Greater Western Sydney Gold Coast Sydney Western Bulldogs Hawthorn

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Last week: 5

TOTAL: 31

Brisbane Lions Carlton Essendon Fremantle Adelaide Gold Coast Sydney Western Bulldogs Geelong

Ringo

Last week: 7

www.pinsenthotel.com.au

TOTAL: 30

Brisbane Lions North Melbourne Essendon Fremantle Greater Western Sydney Richmond Sydney Western Bulldogs Geelong

TIPSTER

Mark Flynn

TIPSTER

Scott Moss-Holland

WANGARATTA CLUB

FLYNN’S INLAND SURF CO

JCS INDUSTRIES PTY LTD

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(03) 5722 1533 41 Murphy St

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www.wangarattaclub.com.au

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TOTAL: 31

MC GREGOR MACHINERY

TOTAL: 31

TIPSTER

TIPSTER

www.afonso.com.au

Last week: 7

OAK FM 101.3

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Last week: 6

TOTAL: 30

Collingwood Carlton Essendon Fremantle Greater Western Sydney Gold Coast Sydney Western Bulldogs Geelong

www.flynnsinlandsurf.com.au

Last week: 6

TOTAL: 30

Collingwood Carlton Essendon Fremantle Greater Western Sydney Gold Coast Port Adelaide St Kilda Hawthorn

Bailey Zimmermann

TIPSTER

Last week: 5

www.jcsindustries.com.au

TOTAL: 30

Brisbane Lions North Melbourne Essendon Melbourne Adelaide Gold Coast Sydney Western Bulldogs Geelong

Shayne Gannon

TIPSTER

Matthew Elliott

WANGARATTA CHRONICLE

TOWN ‘N’ COUNTRY TAVERN

AFL NORTH EAST BORDER

03 5723 0109 37 Rowan St

03 5722 1788 174-182 Greta Rd

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www.wangarattachronicle.com.au

Last week: 5

TIPSTER

03 5721 3123 63-67 Appin St

Last week: 7

TIPSTER

Riley Grimshaw

03 57221992 Wangaratta Sports Development Centre, Wangaratta Showgrounds

(M.C.G.)

After

Brisbane Lions Carlton Essendon Fremantle Greater Western Sydney Gold Coast Sydney St Kilda Geelong

AFONSO BUILDING SOLUTIONS

Geelong vs.

Hawthorn

LADDER

TOTAL: 34

WEST SIDE TAVERN

(M.C.G.)

Sydney vs.

Port Adelaide

TIPSTER

www.helenhaines.org

Last week: 6

AFL NORTH EAST BORDER

Richmond vs.

Gold Coast

SUNDAY APR 20

TOTAL: 34

Collingwood Carlton Essendon Fremantle Greater Western Sydney Gold Coast Port Adelaide St Kilda Hawthorn

Chandan Kulkarni

(Adelaide Oval)

www.websterselectricalvic.com.au/

Last week: 7

TOTAL: 29

www.townandcountrytavern.com

Last week: 7

TOTAL: 28

Last week: 4

www.aflneb.com.au

TOTAL: 28

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O6

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TIPSTER

Collingwood Carlton Essendon Fremantle Greater Western Sydney Gold Coast Port Adelaide St Kilda Hawthorn

Elise Stewart

Kay Reid

TIPSTER

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OLD GARAGE BARBER

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0488 394 835 58 Norton St @oldgarage.barber

TOTAL: 26

Brisbane Lions Carlton Essendon Melbourne Greater Western Sydney Gold Coast Sydney Western Bulldogs Hawthorn

TIPSTER

TIPSTER

Brisbane Lions Carlton Essendon Fremantle Adelaide Gold Coast Sydney Western Bulldogs Geelong

JOHNSONSMME

johnsonsmme.com.au

Last week: 4

30 Ovens St, Wangaratta P: 03 5722 9600 W: travelncruise.com.au

Last week: 4

www.travelcruise.com.au

TOTAL: 26

Brisbane Lions Carlton Essendon Melbourne Adelaide Gold Coast Port Adelaide Western Bulldogs Geelong

Nathan de Vries

TIPSTER

Last week: 6

TOTAL: 25

Collingwood North Melbourne West Coast Fremantle Greater Western Sydney Richmond Sydney St Kilda Hawthorn

Mystery Tipper

TIPSTER

Lillian & Nino

WANGARATTA CHRONICLE

WANGARATTA MAZDA

03 5723 0116 37 Rowan St

03 5721 5677 10?14 Templeton St LMCT 121188

www.wangarattachronicle.com.au

Last week: 5

TOTAL: 24

Last week: 4

TOTAL: 23

www.wangarattamazda.com.au

Last week: 3

TOTAL: 21

O6 Round O6 LEADERBOARD

Chris Doyle ....................... 35 Max Webster ................... 34 Helen Haines MP............ 34 Chandan Kulkarni .......... 33 Riley Grimshaw .............. 32 Mario Antonello .............. 31 Neil Barassi ....................... 31 Hayden Murray ............... 31 Beth Watson ................... 30 Ringo................................... 30 Mark Flynn ....................... 30 Scott Moss-Holland ..... 30 Bailey Zimmermann ..... 29 Shayne Gannon .............. 28 Matthew Elliott .............. 28 Elise Stewart ................... 26 Kay Reid ............................. 26 Luke Stanton ................... 25 Nathan de Vries ..............24 Mystery Tipper ............... 23 Lillian & Nino ....................21

THE

FOOTY PULSE THE WEEKLY FOOTY WRAP UP

NEB X MURRAY BUSHRANGERS ACADEMY

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

GIVE A SHOUTOUT TO YOUR CLUB VOLUNTEERS!

TERM 1 ALL GIRLS AUSKICK CENTRES WRAP UP

Earlier this week in Wangaratta, over 350 enthusiastic girls and boys participated in the NEB x Bushrangers Academy across U12, U13, U14, and U15 age groups. Since its inception in 2018, the Academy has been dedicated to providing an additional level of training, focusing on player craft and skills, and preparing participants for their talent pathway steps. A big thank you to the Murray Bushrangers coaches and squad members for running some amazing drills and engaging with the next generation of superstars from our North East Border Region!

CDS Victoria offers community football clubs a fantastic opportunity to raise funds while making a positive impact on the environment. Clubs interested in fundraising can register to become a donation partner and receive payments from members. For more information and to register as a donation partner, simply scan the QR code.

Do you know a volunteer, coach, or umpire at your club or Auskick Centre who has made a positive impact? Nominate them now by scanning the QR code, and they could receive a $50 Apco Service Stations voucher as a token of appreciation for their dedication.

With AFL North East Border offering heavily subsidised ALL Girls Auskick Centres in Wangaratta, Wahgunyah, and Benalla, over 60 girls aged 5 to 12 gave footy a try across these three centres in Term 1. These sessions encouraged girls to try new things, learn new skills, and make new friends. It’s fantastic to see such enthusiasm and participation from young girls in our community!

2025 AFL NEB Volunteer Recognition Program

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A WORTHY CAUSE

HANNAH Lindsay fires off a pass in the Dragon’s recent charity match. The Dragons wore yellow to raise awareness and funds for the Endometriosis Foundation.  Story page 39. PHOTO: Marc Bongers

Tiger hunt

Good Friday

Rovers fired up to battle tenacious Albury in Good Friday blockbuster

WHILE it is the season for hunting Easter eggs, Wangaratta Rovers are on the trail of a far more dangerous target.

Good Friday footy sees the Rovers host the ever-competitive Albury Tigers at W.J. Findlay Oval, and the senior showdown has all the makings of a thriller.

After losing their opening round derby clash, the Hawks held off a

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fiery North Albury Hoppers outfit last weekend, taking their first win 10.11 (71) to 6.9 (45).

Rovers coach Sam Murray said the performance against the Hoppers was the brand they were

hoping to consistently produce throughout the year, and against the Tigers this round.

“We weren’t over the moon with our first-up performance, but we were really realistic that it’s a very small percentage of our season and we understood the things we had to get right,” he said.

“We thought we brought that on the

weekend and did them really well.

“I think our efficiency was high, so the ball wasn’t going in and coming out a lot.

“We had about 40 inside 50s and about 20 scoring shots – we were scoring at around 40 per cent of the time we went in, meaning the ball wasn’t transitioning between the arcs as much.

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WANGARATTA ROVERS

ALBURY TIGERS

Fri, 18 April @2pm WJ Findlay Oval