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THE PARTY CREW A RE-ELECTED Helen Haines is surrounded by her supporters at her election party at Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre’s Memorial Hall after their convincing victory on Saturday night.

Haines wins third term The orange glow of Indi continues as Independent wins in similar fashion to previous election

INDEPENDENT Helen Haines has swept to a resounding victory in the seat of Indi with her ‘Cockateers’ spending a night of cheering and welcoming the verdict cast by the greatest portion of the electorate’s voters.

Dr Haines has 58.68 per cent of the two-candidate-preferred (TCP) vote, with nearest rival Liberal James Trenery on 41.32pc (TCP).

The first preference vote was up on the 2022 election for Dr Haines with 43.14pc (37,514), a swing of 2.46pc, while Mr Trenery accumulated 30.89pc (26,858 votes).

Next was Labor - Mitch

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Bridges with 7.96pc, One Nation - Athol Thomas (6.95pc), The Greens - Alysia Regan (3.3pc), Legalise Cannabis Ben Howman (2.95pc), Family First - Michael White (1.79pc), Libertarian - Tim Quilty (1.61pc), and Independent Mark McFarlane (1.42pc).

It was a buzzing room of supporters dressed in the wellknown orange attire, energised by the win, as Dr Haines made her winner’s speech at about 9.30pm on Saturday.

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made strong reference to the 940 active volunteers across the electorate that stretches INDI from Wodonga to King Lake and coined the term for them, regular updates of results relayed across a public address the Cockateers.

Dr Haines was introduced system at the usual lair for as the winner of Indi with Desthe orange army on election night, Wangaratta Performing tiny’s Child song ‘Independent Women’ on the loud speaker Arts and Convention Centre’s prompting the returning MP Memorial Hall.

It was a comprehensive win to blow kisses and partake in a dance as she approached the across many polling places for Dr Haines on election day, stage.

“I’m standing in front of you with the totals indicating many all again with such pride in voters were happy with what the Independent has delivered my heart, such privilege to be re-elected as a member of the over the last two terms - six house of representatives in the years. magnificent federation seat In her speech Dr Haines

of Indi,” she said to raucous applause.

“But the victory is not mine, the victory is yours, all of the people of Indi, those who voted for me and those who didn’t because I know that having independent representation in the seat of Indi has not only made Indi a better place, but has made the nation a better place.

“People have said to me tonight that it’s so great that good wins,” she said in relation to the recent nature of politics across the world.

She acknowledged Anthony Albanese’s return as Prime Minister and she said she’s

looking forward to continuing her work and she cited her strong relationships with other MPs in the house or representatives.

Dr Haines referred to the scrutineers as the “guardian angels of democracy” for the work they do, and the extended campaign period was also noted.

“We’ve been at this for a few months, we thought the election was coming a little earlier than it has and I’ve been saying to folks, I feel like I’ve been living in a perpetual Wednesday, but it’s Saturday now, right,” she said.

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BY ANITA McPHERSON DOUBLE NOMINEE: Wangaratta Players Inc actor Shane Douthie picked up two nominations for Best Performer in a Play at the 2025 APTAs, for his role as John in The Long Road, and his multiple comedic cameos in Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.

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MEMBERS of the Wangaratta Players Inc have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the local amateur theatre scene, receiving multiple nominations in the 5th annual Amateur Performance Theatre Awards (APTAs).

The APTAs recognise achievements in performance and technical amateur theatre, and acknowledge the many hours of voluntary contributions community members provide to the vibrant local arts and cultural scene in the Albury/Wodonga and North East Victorian region.

Wangaratta Players Inc recent productions of Shelagh Stephenson’s The Long Road, and Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, were not only crowd pleasers, but caught the attention of the 2024/2025 season adjudicators.

The Wangaratta Players Inc nominations include: Achievement in Stage Management The Long Road directed by Brad Buckingham Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery directed by Nicky Powell and Fiona Evans Achievement in Direction The Long Road, directed by Brad Buckingham Best Performer in a Play Shane Douthie - John in The Long Road Bec Carta - Dr Watson in Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Shane Douthie - Various cameos in Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Best Young Performer Makenzie Clark - Emma in The Long Road

Achievement in Production The Long Road Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Achievement in Stage Management The Long Road, Wangaratta Players Baskerville, Wangaratta Players Versatile local actor Shane Douthie picked up two separate nominations for Best Performer in a Play, recognised for both his dramatic role as John in The Long Road in 2024, and for his multiple comedic cameos in Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery earlier this year.

Teenager Makenzie Clarke also picked up a nomination for Best Young Performer for her gritty performance as Emma in The Long Road.

Bec Carta was also nominated for her portrayal of Dr Watson in Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery - her first major role with the Wangaratta Players - and she said the nomination came as a total surprise.

Bec said having come from Queensland where she has done most of her acting, and where amateur theatre awards didn’t exist, it was her first experience of this kind of formal recognition.

“I’m happy for myself, but happy for the Players too, because they received nominations for two major plays and that’s terrific,” she said.

“I had the time of my life with the character of Dr Watson - I like to dress up, I like to get the voice and the timing right - it’s my sport, my footy.

“Dr Watson was such a great character, he was earnest and supportive of Sherlock Holmes and Liam Keane did such a great job of Holmes - it was easy to find that bond with him and to look at

LAUDED PERFORMANCE: In her first major role with the Wangaratta Players Inc, Bec Carta played Dr Watson in Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, and was nominated for Best Performer in a Play at the 2025 Amateur Performance Theatre Awards.

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“The relationship with Holmes, the funniness of the gags and storytelling of the character - as well as keeping my moustache on - it was fun.”

Bec said it helped to be in really good company, working with an experienced and inclusive team who offered everyone the opportunity to find out more about their upcoming productions through their initial information sessions, which are held prior to auditions.

She said it meant there was always the opportunity to be in-

$1500 fine for reckless, drunken and violent Wangaratta pub attack A WANGARATTA man punched his victim three times while he was already unconscious in an act of “drunken violence”, a court has heard.

The 27-year-old appeared at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Thursday in a shirt and tie, pleading guilty to recklessly causing injury at a Wangaratta pub.

The court heard on 9 November last year a verbal argument was ongoing for several hours in the beer garden of the Wangaratta RSL between the 27-year-old and the victim.

The pair were arguing after one of the victim’s friends had the Wangaratta man kicked out of another pub on a separate night out.

As the argument became more heated throughout the night, the victim approached the accused with his beer glass

in his hand at about midnight, when he was punched.

The court heard the victim was knocked out after the first punch, but the 27-year-old went on to throw three more punches leaving the victim with cuts, swelling on his face and a concussion.

Police would attend after the 27-year-old had left.

The Wangaratta man was arrested on 22 November and told officers he felt the victim was coming to glass him and he punched him in self defence.

He said he never intended to hurt the victim and helped him roll on his side after the attack.

Defence counsel Geoff Clancy said his client regretted his actions and had stayed away from going out drinking since.

“A number of people could’ve acted differently in this incident,” he said.

Mr Clancy submitted a good behaviour bond without conviction was an appropriate sentence, which was quickly rebutted by Magistrate Ian Watkins.

“He’s in the company of drunken idiots no doubt, but he’s added to the number,” he said.

“People should be able to go to the RSL and enjoy themselves without having blokes throwing fists everywhere.”

Magistrate Watkins issued a $1500 fine, telling the 27-yearold he went “way overboard” in an act of “drunken violence”.

“There’s many fellas your age serving long term of imprisonment for showing that kind of violence while drinking,” he said.

“If you’re confronted with that type of behaviour again, you get on your heels and get out of there.”

volved in some way, whether on the stage or behind the scenes.

While Bec’s next role will be as the naïve and eccentric Cookie in the Wangaratta Players Inc production of the farcical Neil Simon play Rumours, opening in June, she says she wouldn’t shy away from a more serious role she could sink her teeth into sometime in the future.

The 5th Annual APTAs will be presented on 23 May, at 6.30pm at the Thurgoona Country Club Resort, with the Wangaratta Players productions up against major productions from across the region.

Turn the commitments into actions ROYAL Australian College of GPs (RACGP) president Dr Michael Wright has congratulated Anthony Albanese on his re-election as Prime Minister.

“In the lead up to this election the RACGP celebrated a record $8.5 billion commitment to Medicare and the GP workforce.

“We welcome the opportunity to continue working with the Labor Government to ensure accessible and affordable general practice care for all Australia.

“The government's commitment included significant funding to improve and increase training of specialist GPs, from expanding training numbers, to improving the wages and parental and study leave entitlements of GP trainees.”

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Repair to King Valley road as state budget looms this month

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REPAIR works will be carried out on the WangarattaWhitfield Road in the coming weeks with work at five locations starting on the major tourist road.

It follows concerns voiced by locals at the April council meeting about the state of the road.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes told the Wangaratta Chronicle that works are scheduled for the road, in Oxley.

“Locals can also expect to see crews completing road repair works at five locations along Mansfield-Whitfield Road between Whitfield and Whitlands from 1 May. “We’re rebuilding, repairing and resurfacing hundreds of Victorian roads as part of the largest single-year investment in road maintenance in the state’s history.”

Locals can also expect to see crews completing road repair works on WangarattaWhitfield Road about 2km north of Snow Road this financial year.

“We’re investing $964 million towards maintaining Victoria’s road assets as part of our 2024-25 road maintenance program – the equivalent of $2.6 million every single day – with works being delivered on hundreds of

DILAPIDATED: The major tourist route being the Wangaratta-Whitfield Road has caused users a lot of pain over the years and they’re “sick of it”. Many are hoping for a significant funding allocation for the road in the imminent state budget on 20 May. roads, including WangarattaWhitfield Road,” a government spokesperson said.

“Crews have already completed maintenance works, including pothole repairs, at seven additional locations along Wangaratta-Whitfield Road in 2025.”

This masthead also contacted the state government about wider scale renewal works for the road, which locals and council have rallied for over several years.

The government spokesperson said they will hand down the budget this month which will be focused on making sure that every dollar of investment goes to where it mat-

ters most - supporting families and frontline services.

Leading community advocate John Bridges quizzed council at the April council meeting in Moyhu about the long delay in having the road fixed.

Council acting director community and infrastructure Ben Thomas said council officers continue to advocate the state government for Improvements to the road.

“This incudes reviewing the condition on-site with the senior Regional Roads Victoria staff during April,” he said.

“Council officers are advocating for improvements to

the road width and seal quality in the section between Moyhu and Whitfield.”

Mr Bridges took issue with what he believes has been a lack of information and asked council to give people the feedback “instead of a few throw away lines”.

“We as the community have had enough of that,” he said.

“We drive it day-in-day-out and there was very nearly a severe accident there a few weeks ago when two cars side swiped each other on a section of the road that is very, very thin.

“The road is falling apart and putting a circle around

a pothole is not maintenance and we’re not getting maintenance on this road.

“We as a community are just sick of it.

“What can we as a community and as a council do to get some action on this road?”

Mayor Irene Grant that across Victoria, that road isn’t the only problem that Regional Roads Victoria have.

She said they must advocate to the state and federal governments.

“We need to also talk to them about the importance of that road to the whole tourist infrastructure of this part of the world,” Cr Grant said.

Mr Bridges said he and Chis Hazel had been working on the issue for five years and they are no further advanced than when they started.

Cr Grant said when she was mayor 20 years ago they were talking about the road then and it was a terrible problem.

Rural city CEO Brendan McGrath responded to Mr Bridges’ question about the reasons for why the problem still hasn’t been fixed.

“The reality is it’s not a council road and we don’t control the maintenance on it,” he said.

“I’ve spent more time talking to various levels of government about the condition of that road than I would have about any other priority of council.

“It remains one of the six or seven priorities in our advocacy document.”

Both Cr Grant and Mr McGrath mentioned how they talked to Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes about the road and potential funding when she visited at the start of March.

Mr McGrath advised the people advocating for the road renewal to make sure the state government is hearing their concerns directly.

Cr Tania Maxwell also advised for the community to keep records of their correspondence with the state government and VicRoads, which could prove valuable in the future.

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“It is an amazing story we have to tell here, what started as a local movement with 12 people in the library up the road who just wanted an MP to listen to them, truly is now a movement right across Australia.

“We have got so many people on the ground in Indi and so many others like us across Australia, thousands of volunteers, potentially millions of voters voting independent.”

She was happy her Independent colleagues have been returned, with the AEC having Zali Steggall, Allegra Spender, Zoe Daniel, Sophie Scamps and Kate Chaney ahead.

“At the heart of our campaign, the heart is listening to the people of Indi and what matters to them and what they want to see in their representation,” she said.

“We listened across 12,257 meaningful conversations, we knocked on 15,721 doors, more doors in more towns that we’ve ever knocked on before.

“I’ve got a new word and I’m calling it the Cockateers, I think it is officially a new word.”

Dr Haines promised to de-

FAMILY: Phil Haines (left), Nick Haines, Will Haines, Cormac O’Carroll, Helen Haines, Georgia Haines, and Maddy Johnstone. liver the local impact that she promised constituents and the national influence that she said her supporters have collectively achieved.

“I want to see us do better in housing, lower the cost of living, better health and childcare, the infrastructure we need to make sure we can continue to thrive.

“It truly is the biggest honour of my life to represent the people of Indi.”

Dr Haines spoke about the vision for the future, holding major parties to account, scientific action on climate change, and making sure it is a fair Australia.

She said it’s about making

sure our aged care, mental health and childcare services are up to scratch and better, ensuring telecommunications work, and supporting a better democracy.

Mr Trenery was disappointed with the loss but he said he enjoyed the campaign and meeting a lot of great people along the way.

“There were several thousand people who supported us and we had more volunteers and signs out than we’ve ever had,” he said.

“It was not a good result for either country or Indi, from my perspective.

“Mansfield was strong and there were other small booths where we had wins which was absolutely magnificent.

“Overall we didn’t move very far compared to the last election, and we’ll wait for the final count but it looks like it’s going to be the same, which is better than the national result.

“We generated everything from within Indi and it was a real local campaign and not a lot of dollars or people coming from outside Indi.

“That’s fine and we were pretty happy with that, but to get that result it was absolutely fantastic.”

ELECTION DAY: A queue forms at the Our Lady’s Primary School polling place.

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Zonta fashion parade for hospital Come along and support Northeast Health Wangaratta at city’s high tea and fashion parade

ONE of Zonta Wangaratta’s biggest fundraisers of the year will hit the red carpet on Saturday, 17 May for a high tea and fashion parade.

Commencing at 2pm at the Wangaratta Quality Gateway Hotel, all funds raised will be donated to Northeast Health Wangaratta for the purchase of much needed equipment for their maternity services.

Zonta Wangaratta president Elizabeth Wilson said the fashion parade has proven very popular in past years with its display of the latest in fashion for winter, with this year expected to be no exception.

She encouraged women to attend and enjoy an afternoon will be filled with fashion, wonderful food, friendship and laughter.

Reality Fine Clothing, Wangaratta, the heart and soul of fashion in Wangaratta for 32 years, will present winter day and lounge wear.

Lots of bright colours will be on display as well as affordable fashion for every budget.

Stacey Thayer of Realities said the store wanted every woman to walk out looking and feeling amazing when they leave their shop.

“The fashion parade gives you just a taste of what we

have to offer,” she said.

This year’s event will also feature a display of hats by milliner Lauren J Ritchie, who grew up in Wangaratta.

Lauren launched her first independent collection in 2020 titled Warby Winter inspired by the North East region where she spent most of the year during the lockdown restrictions.

She has gone onto create collections of hats, fascinators and headpieces focus towards Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington Racecourse and race days around Australia and the world.

Tickets are $55 a head and can be booked through Trybooking (https://www. trybooking.com/DAUAP) Zonta Wangaratta supports projects to help women in our local community as well as nationally and internationally.

Several fundraisers are planned for 2025 to raise funds for these projects.

DRESSED TO IMPRESS: Jan Kirby (left) and and Julie Leitch will be modelling Reality Fine Clothing’s finest present winter day and lounge wear at the Zonta Wangaratta high tea and fashion show at the Gateway Hotel on 17 May. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

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Prepare for an exhilarating weekend at Historic Winton THE 48th Historic Winton on 24 and 25 May at Winton Motor Raceway will be jam-packed with highlights.

An all Mini race, an Mk II Jaguar that was driven by Stirling Moss, and the Bumblebee for MND fundraising panel van are just a few of the features on the agenda for the weekend.

About 30 Minis will pay tribute to 90-year-old Mini racing engineer and driver Ted Brewster from Vermont, whose vast mentorship and mechanical knowledge has boosted the Mini as a race car in Australia.

Richard Hill, Victoria’s fastest Mini race driver and member of the Historic Touring Car Association of Victoria committee, said five states will race neck and neck in their bid to win the Ted Brewster Trophy.

Another Mini hero, Linda Devlin, will be on track vying for honours in this race and the N category races against Cortinas, Mk II Jaguar and FJ and EH Holdens, which will have bystanders on the edge of their seat.

On the display front, Chris Lavender of Cowra will showcase his red 1963 Mark II Jaguar, taken for a spin by Sir Stirling Moss in an exhibition drive at Amaroo Park in 1984.

Then there’s Ken and Kim Edmondson of Mt Beauty who have restored a HX Holden panel van to advertise Bumblebee for MND (motor

CHARITY: Ken and Kim Edmondson will be raising awareness and funds for fighting motor neurone disease at Historic Winton. neurone disease).

The couple will be at Historic Winton to celebrate 50 years since the introduction of the Holden panel van, raising funds for Neal Daniher’s FightMND charity.

The new Historic Winton two-day historic car program will bring a new highlight.

The Parade Lap traditionally held on Sunday will also be held on Saturday, enabling more exceptional, quirky and rustic vehicles to be showcased.

Visitors will need to check their windscreens before midday to see if they have been invited into the parade.

The Shannons Car Park will again be packed with veteran, vintage and classic vehicles with the surrounding paddocks chock-full of pristine, collectable specta-

tor vehicles that fill the paddocks around the track each day.

Unique to Historic Winton is the competition paddock that is open to spectators who view the race cars, meet the drivers and chat about what’s under the bonnet.

Paddock access is included with your event entry ticket.

The Historic Winton market place is another worthwhile feature to visit for great food, coffee, Historic Winton merchandise and all sorts of automotive items.

Presented by the Austin 7 Club, Historic Winton is well known as being one of Australia’s most popular and longest running historic racing events showcasing racing cars from the very beginning (more than 100 years ago) to the mid-1980s.

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Nearly $40k back from reverse vending machine

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN THE reverse vending machine located at Wangaratta’s Wareena Park has seen “significant” returns in its first three months of operation.

As part of the Victorian government’s Container Deposit Scheme encouraging the community to recycle eligible containers for a 10c refund, the machine has seen 308,509 containers returned and refunded $38,509 to community members or local charities as of 22 April.

The automatic reverse vending machine has been available for the community since the end of January as Visy looked to complement the current Newman Street Exchange Depot site.

Council had received complaints around a lack of transparency in the placement of the machine by nearby residents as it was being installed, with concerns aired around its positioning, opening hours and noise disturbance in the area.

Rural City of Wangaratta manager infrastructure Ben Thomas said council had received “very few” complaints since the machine has been in use.

“Littering and dumping has not been an issue,” he said.

“The reverse vending machine is working well in its current position, uptake has been significant as evidenced in the Visy data.”

The Rural City of Wangaratta has accumulated $1,552,168 of total refunds through the Container Deposit Scheme from 1 November 2023 to 31 March, 2025.

MAKING MONEY: The Wareena Park reverse vending machine has seen more than 300,000 recyclable containers go through since being installed in January this year.

Free counselling for Victorian workers NORTH East workers can now access counselling services through a new program designed to improve workplace mental health and prevent work-related mental injuries.

The initiative provides a Worker Mental Health Support Helpline, similar to an Employee Assistance Program, for small and medium-sized businesses lacking existing support.

Trained counsellors will offer confidential support to address issues like work-related stress and burnout before they escalate into injuries requiring medical treatment or time off.

It aims to tackle the rising challenge of workrelated mental injuries, which now represent 18 per cent of all workers compensation claims in Victoria.

Given the average adult spends about onethird of their life at work, workplaces play a crucial role in supporting Victorians’ mental health.

This pilot program, part of WorkSafe’s Return to Work Victoria initiative, is backed by a $50 million government investment and incorporates input from unions, employer groups, and mental health experts.

TELUS Health, selected through public tender, will deliver the helpline, targeting highrisk industries such as healthcare, education, trade, manufacturing, and construction.

Eligible workers can access up to four free, confidential telehealth or online sessions, 24/7, by calling 1800 318 421.

Further information is available at go.telushealth.com/en-au/vic-mental-health.

Return to Work Victoria executive director Jason Lardelli said gaining input and experience from industry and our partners is critical as they look to design new programs that can improve the mental wellbeing of Victorian workers.

He said they know early intervention is essential for preventing mental injuries and reducing time off work and counselling services like this worker helpline are a key line of defence for the state’s workplaces.

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Labor wins clear majority, what now?

THE Indepentents have continued to cement their foothold in Australian politics with our own Helen Haines also wining her third term.

The model of campaigning was on full display on Saturday night with Dr Haines’ closest supporters celebrating the win.

The ALP also won a swag of seats including target marginals, and on the flip side the Coaltion had its worst result for decades.

It will take a lot of coming back from there for the Coaltion, just 33 seats won as of Saturday night.

It will be interesting to see what happens with such a dominance by Labor in parliament and and one thing each opposition party has done is keep the other major party honest.

It’s very much part of the mantra for Independents, with Helen Haines building her job around the integrity of other politicians and political parties.

As Helen Haines said in her election speech, the heart of her campaign been the community and the volunteers.

It’s important for any MP to realise they are there for their electorate and they should not let party politics get in the way of what they’re trying to achieve for their electorate.

In these times, it’s absolutely paramount that any standing MP makes their decisions to make the lives of people living in their electorate better.

There will be ongoing challenges for communities, especially to address the homelessness crisis, high price of goods and services, and the factors driving this high cost of living.

The government must act urgently on these priorties.

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The case of the missing corflute REFERENCING ‘Liberal election sign stolen from local business’ published 2 May. Reporting the ‘theft’ of a liberal campaign sign to the police is a bit over the top.

A campaign sign was erected externally on a public-facing fence, and now we’re going to use tax-payer funded dollars to follow up such a trivial matter?

Is a missing piece of corflute really what we want our police focusing on?

Trenery’s team were handing those signs out for free recently; last week they’re following up a singular missing one.

I guess I’m also bothered by the double standard; Our council will send people out to remove left-leaning political signage from public fences (Free Palestine, June 2024), but I suppose if it’s right-wing agenda, it’s a crime to do so?

I’ve personally had my own political signage, paid for from my own pocket, stolen from my property fences, and never thought to report this ‘crime’, because if you post political opinions publicly, you’re opening yourself up to public discussion and reaction, as is the nature of politics.

Don’t fret, however, James, there’s plenty of your blue signs (littered) about, this one missing sign shan’t make or break your campaign.

And what’s to say someone didn’t just want James’ gorgeous face hanging on their own front fence?

Anyway, I guess you should have voted 1 Trenery if you want our local police focused on recovering blue corflute for the next three years.

Jessica Carson, Wangaratta

Inquiry examines coercion by cults and The Quiz No. 133 fringe groups 1.

In which 2017 movie did Tom Cruise play the role of Nick Morton?

2.

Which canal joins the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean?

3.

The Andes mountains extend over how many countries?

4.

Cloe, Jade, Sasha, and Yasmin were the first of which type of doll?

5.

In relation to the building material, what does PVC stand for?

6.

Who is the head of the Tibetan governmentin-exile?

7.

Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of which country?

8.

America Ferrera is best known for her role in which TV series?

9.

A flanker is a position in which sport?

10. In which Australian state would you find the town of Denmark?

11. Which actor was Lisa Marie Presley’s third husband?

12. Who wrote the 1995 autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom?

13. Which puzzle was originally called the Magic Cube?

14. In which country did Jarlsberg cheese originate?

15. Which car manufacturer makes the Caddy Van? 16. Mick Malthouse played for which two VFL/ AFL teams?

17. Which country was formerly known as British Honduras?

18. The sport called padel is a combination of tennis and which other sport?

19. Which famous person was born Anna Mae Bullock?

20. What are the three colours on the flag of Ireland?

Answers 1. The Mummy 2. Panama Canal 3. Seven 4. Bratz 5.

Polyvinyl chloride 6. Dalai Lama 7. Malaysia 8. Ugly Betty 9. Rugby union 10. Western Australia 11. Nicolas Cage 12. Nelson Mandela 13. Rubik’s Cube 14. Norway 15. Volkswagon 16. St Kilda Saints, Richmond Tigers 17. Belize 18. Squash 19. Tina Turner 20. Orange, green, white

Compiled by Ric Allport – www.brainfoodfactory.com – Challenge your Brain

THE harmful tactics used by some cults and other fringe groups to control their members are the primary focus of a new parliamentary inquiry which has opened for input from the community.

The Legislative Assembly Legal and Social Issues Committee is looking into the methods used to recruit people and the impacts of coercive behaviours.

The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, who is deputy chair of the committee, said the inquiry was hoping to address concerns over the techniques used by cults and fringe groups to attract and retain members.

“This inquiry is not about judging or questioning anyone’s beliefs, religious or otherwise,” Ms Cleeland said.

“Instead, this is a way of addressing the methods used by these fringe groups such as forbidding people to contact family, preventing educational progress, and dictating where people live or who they live with.

“This inquiry will look to see the scope of this, and whether they amount to coercion and possible criminal activity.”

Ms Cleeland said it was integral to ensure the voices of former members were heard and encouraged impacted people to make a submission and share their story.

“Too often we are hearing of groups that are causing significant emotional, psychological, financial, or even physical harm through their practices,” Ms Cleeland said.

DEMOCRACY SAUSAGE: Sue hall, John Bell, Peter Brick and Mick Carey were cooking up a

storm at Eldorado Hall on Saturday morning to raise money for repairs St Jude’s Anglican Church as voters headed to the polls.

PHOTO: Jordan Duursma We are hoping this inquiry hears from a broad range of people in our state – and builds a stronger understanding of these concerning behaviours and what can be done to address them at a state government level.

The committee is now calling for submissions from the public who wish to have their say.

It is also giving people the option to share their personal experience by filling out a short anonymous questionnaire online.

Public hearings are expected to start later this year, and a final report is due in September 2026.

Annabelle Cleeland, MP for Euroa

road with experienced paramedics.

Mr Weston said since the introduction of Australia’s first ambulance officers training course in 1961, Victoria has remained a leader in paramedic education.

In Victoria, we are proud to have some of the most highly trained and skilled paramedics in Australia.

During their induction, our new recruits learnt vital skills such as safely moving and loading patients to prevent injuries, aggression and assault prevention, and safely driving ambulance vehicles.

Graduate paramedics initially work under supervision of clinical instructors to assist with the transition from the classroom and integrate into day-to-day team responsibilities and activities.

However, training continues throughout their entire careers to ensure patients receive the very best, and most up-to-date life-saving care – and paramedics stay safe while they are doing so.

Like all our hardworking paramedics, AMBULANCE Victoria (AV) has recruited 119 new paramedics since November to help these new recruits have chosen this path because they are compassionate and courarespond to record demand and save lives geous and want to make a difference to the across Victoria. community.

I welcomed 20 new recruits who started It takes a special kind of person to do that, their careers at AV on 28 April with a fourand I wish them all long and reward careers week induction program. at Ambulance Victoria.

Our paramedics, volunteers and support AV operational capability director, staff are our greatest assets.

Trevor Weston It is through them that Ambulance Victoria continues to lead the way in patient care, including the nation’s best cardiac arrest survival rates.

We now have just below 5000 on-road paramedics delivering the very best lifesavWE welcome your letters to the Editor. Priority is ing care, everywhere, and it’s great to see given to typed/emailed letters under 250 words. more joining our ranks.

Every letter must have your full name, address After their induction, the 20 new recruits and a daytime phone contact number supplied for will hit the road and join experienced paraverification purposes. Any letter may be edited for medic crews on 26 May. reasons of space, content or legibility.

Of the latest intake, 14 will be going to branches in Regional Victoria and six in Email edit.chronicle@nemedia.com.au Metropolitan Melbourne.

Post Letters to the Editor, The recruits undertake a comprehensive 37 Rowan St, Wangaratta 3677 induction and training program giving them the ‘real world’ skills they need to hit the

New paramedics respond to record service demand

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International Day of the Midwife

May 5, 2025

Northeast Health Wangaratta celebrates their midwives

IN celebration of International Day of the Midwife on 5 May, Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) proudly recognises the invaluable contributions of their dedicated midwives who continue to have a profound and positive impact on the health and wellbeing of families across the community.

So far this year NHW midwives have provided care to women, babies and families from all corners of the region, supporting 276 birth so far this year.

We are very grateful for the care, compassion, and expertise our midwifery team provide to women and families.

“Our midwives play a vital role in providing exceptional care, not just for mothers and babies, but for the whole family,” Bernadette

Hammond, chief nurse and midwifery officer at NHW, said.

This year’s International Day of the Midwife focus is on providing continuity of care for all women, and NHW midwives see first-hand the benefits of mothers and families working with a small number of midwives that they can get to know and feel supported by.

This International Day of the Midwife, NHW join the global celebration of midwifery excellence, extending their deepest thanks to the incredible team at NHW for their hard work, expertise, and commitment to bringing new life into the world.

DEDICATED TEAM: Northeast Health Wangaratta extend their deepest thanks to their maternity team Krystal Burn, Devon Loiterton, Jacqueline Webb, Alana Glassey, Annie Jewell and Amy Knox.

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Mackrell paints beauty of region ACROSS THE

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN: Eldorado Hall committee members Cheryl Bell, Doug Oldmeadow and John Bell invite you to join in the inaugural Eldorado Memorial Hall Trivia Night Extravaganza on Friday, 16 May. PHOTO: Jordan Duursma

Quiz for a cause in Eldorado

By JORDAN DUURSMA GATHER your crew for the inaugural Eldorado Memorial Hall Trivia Night Extravaganza on Friday, 16 May at 7pm.

Hosted by the legendary quiz master Constance Hunter, this night is set to be packed with brain-busting fun, epic prizes for every round, and a guaranteed good time.

President of the Eldorado Hall committee, John Bell, said the event is shaping up to be a wonder-

ful social night.

“The event is open to anyone and everyone,” he said.

“It’s going to be a great event, for the community by the community.”

Mr Bell said there will be some great prizes to win.

“We have had support from local businesses who have put in for prizes, things like vouchers for the local tavern are up for grabs,” he said.

All proceeds support the community’s beloved Eldorado Memorial Hall on Main Street, going towards gen-

eral maintenance and the installation of an accessible toilet.

Fuel up with hot pizzas from Eldorado Pizza Company, who will have their ovens cooking from 6pm to 8pm.

Drinks will be available, so sit back and sip on beer, wine, or soft drinks (no BYO).

Come on your own or make a night of it and a bring a whole table.

To grab your $10 tickets, visit https://events.humanitix.com/trivia-night-6sd7e23q.

Rovers pull off greatest comeback in club history to upset Saints

A NEW exhibition by North East Victorian artist, Anna Mackrell has been unveiled at the Benalla Art Gallery.

Titled A Well Structured Nature, the exhibition features landscapes and floral works inspired by the Strathbogie Ranges.

Place and belonging, mood, colour, tone and light are key concepts and elements in Anna’s practice which can be seen in her works.

Anna’s paintings are intimate portrayals of the region she calls home, but her creative practice is informed by a broader aim to explore multiple ways of representing the stillness, isolation and ‘slow beauty’ of the rural Australian landscape and life.

Recently, Anna has been inspired by the 360-degree vista of the surrounding Strathbogie region from the summit of Mt Wombat.

The paintings of Mt Wombat capture variations in the ever-changing and shifting

RURAL LIFE: The exhibition titled A Well Structured Nature includes Anna MACKRELL, Cattle Yards 2008, oil on canvas 76 x 76 cm. landscape by exploring the interplay of light, shadow and atmospheric conditions that are present.

“I never tire of being up here, it’s always different and beautiful,” Anna said.

“It’s hard not to feel a sense of wonder and awe when I look out into the landscape.

“You get a real sense of the expansiveness of this ancient landscape - the terrain is as varied as it is captivating.”

In her flower paintings and still life arrangements, Anna works quickly to capture shortlived blooms before engaging in a longer process of working from intuition, memory and photographs.

Anna’s artistic practice is an ongoing creative project to

depict a private and complex view of a well-structured nature symbolic of the rural landscape and its people.

Benalla Art Gallery director Eric Nash said the exhibition “was deserved recognition of a dedicated and skilled artist not only practicing within the region, but making work deeply informed by those surroundings”.

Audiences are invited to gain a deeper understanding of the exhibition through a series of programs including an artist talk on Monday, 5 May at 10am, and a workshop with Anna Mackrell on Saturday, 17 May. Anna Mackrell: A Well Structured Nature is free to view and continues until 9 June.

Dry April across North East Victoria WHAT’S UP WITH THE WEATHER?

By Peter Nelson, retired CSIRO climatologist

Monday, 4 May, 2015

By SCOTT ANDERSON IT was a game that will be forever etched in the memories of everyone in attendance at the WJ Findlay Oval on Saturday, May 2, 2015.

The sort of comeback that will be spoken about in reverent tones in years to come.

Sparked by a performance that will surely see Daniel ‘Chopper’ McCullough’s name take on an elevated status in Rovers folklore.

Wangaratta Rovers were dead and buried at halftime, their preseason standing as wooden spoon favourites no longer in doubt.

The visiting Myrtleford Saints were flying, carving up the hometown boys with ruthless effi-ciency, the likes of Brad Murray, Willie Thorne, Brody Ricardi, Mitch Dalbosco, Nathan Cosignani and Andrew Hodder doing as they pleased.

The Saints encountered a hurdle early as Christian

STEPPING UP: Stuart Booth produced an outstanding performance for Wangaratta Rovers on Saturday.

PHOTO: Luke Plummer Burgess, after slotting home the open-ing goal of the game, suffered a knee injury and was carried from the ground.

But it certainly didn’t slow them down – 10 minutes in they held a lead of 31 points, with the Hawks yet to score.

A bit of Alex Marklew magic finally got them on the board, but the Saints weren’t done yet, adding a couple more majors, with Jarrod Hayse having a hand in each, to go into quarter time with a 33-point buffer.

Myrtleford again steadied, however, with Cosignani kicking a monster goal from 50m after the siren to give the Saints a 31-point buffer with a quarter to play.

It should have been enough.

But the Hawks were committed to the task at hand and nothing was going to stop them from completing it.

Robins was terrific – taking a diving mark and finishing off with a major from 50m out in the opening minute, before finding Cobain on the run just 60 seconds later for another goal.

The tug-o-war continued when Dalbosco found Hayse, who in turn pinpointed Cosignani, whose shot from 35m out just cleared the goal line.

The Hawks continued to push forward, refusing to be denied a miraculous victory.

THE month of April was very dry not only in North East Victoria but over a large portion of Australia.

It was also notably warmer in Victoria, South Australia and NSW. Maximum temperatures were over three degrees above the April normal.

Minimum temperatures however, were just one degrees above normal which does reflect the harsh dry conditions.

Wangaratta received just 3.2mms of rainfall, which is the driest April for 98 years since just 1mm in 1927.

Other drier Aprils were in 1902, 1910, and 1923 with no rain recorded.

The mean maximum temperature of 25.5 degrees was just over three degrees above normal and the warmest for seven years.

The highest temperature was 29.9 degrees on 12 April whilst the lowest temperature was 1.7 degrees on 6 April.

Benalla with 4.2mms had its driest April since 1981, while Rutherglen with 6.8mms had its driest April since 2019, and after a very dry March of 6mms also had its driest March-April for 98 years.

Yarrawonga was looking at recording its first April with-

PARCHED: Wangaratta had its driest april in 98 years. out any rain since 1923, but it recorded 6.8mms in the last two hours to 9am on Wednesday, 30 April.

The driest Aprils at Yarrawonga date back to 1881, 1886, 1897, 1902 and 1906.

Albury with 6mms recorded its driest April since 2019.

The highest temperatures at all four major towns in North East Victoria was just over 30 degrees on 12-14 April, and all the lowest temperatures of 1.5 to 4.0 degrees occurred on 6 April.

Not all regions in Victoria were notably dry during April.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept through East Gippsland in late April with one place near Cann River recording 240mms - the highest in April since 1978.

Gabo Island recorded 146mms which is more than double the April average.

Looking back at the records, the Aprils of 1886, 1925 and

1927 all saw very wet conditions in East Gippsland but very dry conditions in North East Victoria.

The 1886 case fits the pattern very well because the January to early April was notably warmer and drier that year which also happened this year.

The first half of May 1886 was warmer and drier than usual then significant rain arrived during the third week of May 1886.

From July 1886 it became progressively wet with floods in August 1886 and it continued very wet through 1887 which suggests next year, 2026, will be a very wet year.

The wet season in Northern Australia has ended except at some places in the Top End which have been extremely wet during April.

Gave recorded 857.8mms in April, its wettest since 1080mms in 1999.

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Free forum on integrating forestry into farming systems LANDHOLDERS will be able to learn more about economic, productivity and environmental sustainability benefits of integrating forestry into farming systems at a special forum to be held in Wangaratta in June.

The Murray Region Forestry Hub (MRFH), in partnership with the North East Catchment Management Authority, the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, and Rural City of Wangaratta Council is to run the free event on 27 June, from 9.30am to 3.30pm, at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.

MRFH spokesperson Carlie Porteous said the forum is aimed to ensure landholders get access to well researched information to make informed decisions about their own properties.

This forum presents an opportunity for landowners to explore practical strategies for integrating trees into their farming practices, boosting both productivity and environmental sustainability.

“More trees on land can have benefits for the landholder and broader community through flow on economic stimulus,” she said.

“We are very excited to provide the opportunity for the questions to be answered and to ensure land-

holders are connecting with the right people to aid the decision making process.”

Ms Porteous said the forum, Boost Your Farm’s Future: Unlock the Power of Trees for Productivity and Biodiversity, will provide farmers and landowners with factual information regarding the opportunities for trees on privately owned land, based on federally funded research outcomes from Hubs, Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA), Australian Forest & Wood Innovations (AFWI), and other key industry bodies.

Forum topics include: • Setting the scene, why trees belong on land.

• Growing Together: Navigating the investment and challenges of farm forestry in partnership with landowners.

• Fo r e s t r y/ B i o d ive r s i t y Plantings: Exploring the future of forestry and biodiversity plantings from an economic, social, and environmental perspective.

• Case Study 1: Drawing perspective from a family farm experience.

• Case Study 2: Presenting a case study on the role of forestry and biodiversity plantings in farming systems and emissions balance.

• Economic Aspects: Discussing the economics of establishing a forestry development. Socio and re-

FREE FORUM: Integrating forestry into farming systems will be the focus of a free forum to be held in Wangaratta in June.

Andrew Morgan, co-founder and managing director of SFM will be a guest speaker at a form in Wangaratta to explore practical strategies for integrating trees into their farming practices. gional contribution and market opportunity.

• Turning Trees into Income: A simple guide to earning carbon credits on your land.

• Risk Management: Managing risk in carbon projects; identifying key risks and pitfalls in plantation forestry carbon project structures.

• Responsible forestry, biodiversity and the role of

Embracing life and loss with the Good2Go Expo WHEN navigating the complexities of life, conversations about death, dying, grief and loss often remain taboo.

However, the free Good2Go Expo in Wangaratta in June seeks to offer a refreshing approach to engage with these critical subjects.

“It is a unique opportunity to learn, share, and even laugh about the inevitabilities of life,” Rose Sexton from the Good2Go Collective said.

She said the free event - in Wangaratta on 1 June and Albury on 31 May - will offer valuable information and engaging presentations shedding light on the often difficult conversations around death and dying.

“Alongside valuable resources about the practicalities of funeral planning, wills, and advance care plans, we will also provide a serene space for emotional exploration of grief and loss,” she said.

Ms Sexton said the highlight of the expo will be comedian Stell Muses with her show, “Laughing with Death”.

“This entertaining ses-

SIGN UP: Follow the QR code to get tickets to the Good2Go Expo. sion will remind participants that laughter can coexist with sorrow, offering a lighter perspective on what can often feel like an overwhelming topic,” she said.

Emotional expression and healing sessions are also on offer, guided by art therapist Lucinda Fraser.

“Creative expression can serve as a deeply healing method for processing grief and loss,” Ms Sexton said.

She said they will conclude the day with a screening of “In the Realm of Death and Dreaming”.

The film guides viewers on a personal journey to find answers by exploring stories of near-death expe-

riences, deathbed visions and more.

“Alongside these featured events, you will have the chance to peruse information about advance care planning, will preparation, funeral planning, and other resources on this topic as well as the opportunity to chat to our experts,” Ms Sexton said.

She said the Good2Go Expo ultimately aims to transform the narrative surrounding death and dying, encouraging a culture of openness and acceptance among older Australians.

“By weaving together education, humour, and community support, this event promotes a holistic approach to understanding life’s final journey,” Ms Sexton said.

“Whether you are seeking information, looking to share a laugh, or hoping to connect with others, the Good2Go Expo offers something for everyone.”

To register for the Good2Go Expo in Wangaratta, visit https://events.humani t i x .c o m /g o o d 2 g o - e xp o wangaratta or follow the QR code (pictured).

sultants), and also holds part-time positions as director, Australian Forest Products Association, director, Australian Forest and Wood Innovation, and member, Native Vegetation Panel.

Rod Keenan has a B. Sc. (Forestry) from the ANU and a PhD in forest ecology from University of British Columbia, with research interests in forests and climate change, forest ecosys-

tem services and forest and environmental policy.

He has undertaken research across Australia, in Canada, Papua New Guinea and in South East Asia.

A networking session with drinks and canapes will follow the forum, from 3.30pm to 5pm.

For more details, including free booking, go to https://www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1377917

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To make a submission please read the information available to download from Make a submission about a licence application - Goulburn Murray Water (g-mwater.com.au) refer to the Groundwater section or contact GMW to arrange a copy to be posted to you.

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ROUND

4

OVENS AND MURRAY SENIORS LADDER #

TEAM

P

W

L

D PTS

5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

4 4 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 0

1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 4

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 WANGARATTA ROVERS 2 WANGARATTA 3 NORTH ALBURY 4 LAVINGTON 5 MYRTLEFORD 6 YARRAWONGA 7 ALBURY 8 COROWA RUTHERGLEN 9 WODONGA 10 WODONGA RAIDERS

16 16 12 8 8 8 8 4 4 0

SCOREBOARD %

175.27 122.33 123.95 136.54 112.31 104.78 60.09 105.41 79.44 42.89

THIRDS RESULTS

NETBALL SCORES

Wodonga Raiders 6.4 (40) drew with Wangaratta Rovers 5.10 (40)

A GRADE

Wangaratta 49 def Wodonga 45 Wodonga Raiders 62 def Wangaratta Rovers 31 Albury 25 def by Corowa Rutherglen 60 Yarrawonga 60 def Myrtleford 50 Lavington 37 def by North Albury 43

GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: H. Gray 3, R. Finnimore 1, N. Andrews 1, B. Saunders 1. WANGARATTA ROVERS: C. Johnson 2, C. Breheny 2, H. Mullane 1. BEST: Wodonga Raiders: H. Gray, R. Frazer, B. Wilson, J. Tinkler, H. White, Z. Harris. WANGARATTA ROVERS: C. Breheny, A. Direen, C. Lugg, J. Marek, C. Johnson.

Wangaratta 7.10 (52) def Wodonga 4.4 (28)

B GRADE: Wangaratta 52 def Wodonga 44; Yarrawonga 66 def Myrtleford 19;

GOALS: WANGARATTA: H. Barry 2, A. Jayet 1, L. Sims 1, E. Clayton 1, C. Bott 1, K. Hadley 1. WODONGA: C. Johnson 2, C. Brookes 1, J. Hodgkin 1, B. Flower 1. BEST: WANGARATTA: A. Jayet, W. Petersen, C. Bott, O. Boyle, H. Barry, H. Laverty. WODONGA: J. Hymus, J. Dove, M. Prenter, M. Hack, K. Venturoni, E. Kennedy.

Wodonga Raiders 45 def Wangaratta Rovers 40; Albury 23 def by Corowa Rutherglen 53; Lavington 24 def by Nth Albury 47.

C GRADE: Wangaratta 45 def Wodonga 33; Yarrawonga 35 def by Myrtleford 43;

Lavington 12.12 (84) def North Albury 2.2 (14)

Wodonga Raiders 42 def Wangaratta Rovers 37; Albury 24 def by Corowa Rutherglen 56; Lavington 47 def Nth Albury 36.

GOALS: LAVINGTON: I. Robertson 4, C. Hall 2, N. Edmunds 2, C. Way 1, Z. Klemke 1, R. Robinson 1, A. Toohey 1. NORTH ALBURY: T. Frazer 1, H. Westmoreland 1. BEST: LAVINGTON: C. Hall, D. Meani, T. Goonan, I. Robertson, M. Plunkett, C. Webb. NORTH ALBURY: O. Ackerly, Z. Graham, K. Murray, C. O’Rourke, N. Pigdon, W. Harrington.

17 & U: Wangaratta 49 def Wodonga 43; Yarrawonga 32 def by Myrtleford 48;

Wodonga Raiders 54 def Wangaratta Rovers 47; Albury 38 def Corowa Rutherglen 35; Lavington 63 def Nth Albury 49.

Yarrawonga 6.5 (41) def Myrtleford 3.5 (23) GOALS: YARRAWONGA: S. Lawrence 3, C. McCarty 2, L. Eales 1.

MYRTLEFORD: N. Nannipieri 1, S. Colson 1, J. Novak 1. BEST: YARRAWONGA: S. Bigger, A. Jaques, t. baxter, C. McCarty, S. Lawrence, J. Ibbott. MYRTLEFORD: C. Howden, O. Benson, T. Cooper, H. Duggan, Z. Carroll, J. Notarianni.

15 & U: Wangaratta 29 def Wodonga 39; Yarrawonga 14 def by Myrtleford 31;

Wodonga Raiders 76 def Wangaratta Rovers 24; Albury 39 def Corowa Rutherglen 46; Lavington 48 def Nth Albury 37

Albury vs Corowa Rutherglen: PENDING

YARRAWONGA MYRTLEFORD

3.3 4.4 6.1 8.3

8.8 10.14.74 9.5 9.10.64

GOALS: YARRAWONGA: L. Williams 4, N. Fothergill 3, D. Howe 2, M. Casey 1. MYRTLEFORD: B. Ricardi 4, K. Agosta 2, J. East 1, B. Calogero 1, J. Muraca 1.

BEST: YARRAWONGA: J. Payne, D. Howe, N. Fothergill, W. Wheeler, J. Urquhart, N. Irvine.

MYRTLEFORD: R. Smith, J. East, S. Curtis, B. Ricardi, J. Muraca, H. McKerral.

LAVINGTON NORTH ALBURY

3.1 5.2 1.1 3.4

9.3 10.5.65 7.6 10.10.70

WODONGA RAIDERS 2.0 3.3 WANGARATTA ROVERS 4.3 7.6

5.5 5.11.41 13.8 18.9.117

GOALS: LAVINGTON: S. Driscoll 3, C. Sanson 3, E. Perryman 1, J. Driscoll 1, W. Glanvill 1, A. Cook 1. NORTH ALBURY: H. Weaven 3, T. Broomhead 1, L. Taylor 1, K. Flack 1, J. McKenzie 1, J. Reynolds 1, A. Crelley 1, J. Hayes 1.

BEST: LAVINGTON: E. Perryman, S. Driscoll, A. Bennett, N. Newton, J. Driscoll, C. Douglas.

NORTH ALBURY: J. Hayes, J. Reynolds, L. Taylor, K. Flack, I. Campbell, J. Mooney.

GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: C. Rich 2, B. Hernan 1, N. Clarke 1, B. Jones 1. WANGARATTA ROVERS: A. McCarthy 4, E. Dayman 3, L. O’Brien 3, W. Christie 2, S. Comensoli 2, S. Booth 1, N. Cooper 1, H. McMonigle 1, C. Thompson 1.

BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: B. O’Neill, B. St John, C. Rich, I. Kotzur, A. Pocock, W. Fordham.

WANGARATTA ROVERS: W. Christie, N. Scholte, L. O’Brien, A. McCarthy, E. Dayman, C. Ledger.

WANGARATTA WODONGA

3.1 7.2 3.2 7.4

11.6 13.11.89 9.6 10.8.68

GOALS: WANGARATTA: J. Clarke 3, X. Laverty 2, P. Heatley 2, J. Craven 2, W. O’keefe 1, H. Gottschling 1, H. Hewitt 1, B. Melville 1. WODONGA: N. Spiteri 2, B. Parkin 2, A. Jorgensen 2, T. O’Sullivan 1, R. Bourke 1, O. Greenhill 1, K. Mimmo 1.

BEST: WANGARATTA: C. Knowles, B. Melville, J. Clarke, M. Bordignon, H. Gottschling, J. Craven. WODONGA: J. Yelland, A. Jorgensen, C. Morrison, O. Greenhill, M. Soroczynski, Z. Nugent.

ALBURY COROWA-R’GLEN

3.3 6.8 7.2 8.3

7.11 13.12.90 12.8 13.10.88

GOALS: ALBURY: J. Pitt 3, M. Walker 2, R. Garthwaite 2, H. Cameron 2, K. Heiner-Hennessy 1, E. Ziebarth 1, L. Conlan 1, T. Miller 1. COROWA RUTHERGLEN: K. Bradtke 4, D. Hope 3, B. Morton 2, L. Mccarthy 1, F. Osborne 1, E. Amery 1, D. Clancy 1.

BEST: ALBURY: B. Kelly, J. Pitt, M. Walker, E. Ziebarth, J. Gaynor, J. Kelly. COROWA RUTHERGLEN: C. Schutt, D. Melksham, D. Hope, K. Bradtke, N. Richards, J. Butson.

RESERVES RESULTS Lavington: .......... 17.10 (112) North Albury...........11.4 (70) BEST: LAVINGTON: J. Hockley, P. Flood, H. Barber, A. Butler, D. Finnimore, B. Nicholson.

NORTH ALBURY: J. Spurr, C. Fisher, O. Ackerly, M. Norman, K. Duncan, T. Field.

Wangaratta......... 15.17 (107) Wodonga ................. 3.2 (20) BEST: WANGARATTA: J. Tweedale, T. Gorman, H. Burgan, C. Ross, J. Roberts, N. O’Kane. WODONGA: F. Kosmina, T. Marx, J. Stone, R. Thompson, A. Lord, G. McKimmie.

Wodonga Raiders ..... 7.7 (49) Wangaratta Rovers ... 7.2 (44) BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: J. Casey, B. Jerram, F. Jensen, C. Smith, C. St John, B. Knights.

WANGARATTA ROVERS: H. McCarthy, M. Booth, H. Lloyd, T. Vincent, S. Rourke, S. Allan.

Yarrawonga ............. 3.2 (20) Myrtleford .......... 21.27 (153) BEST: YARRAWONGA: B. Symes, M. Grinter, D. Mullins, J. Eales, R. Mulquiney, B. Keenes.

MYRTLEFORD: J. Gribbin, D. Bren, A. McPherson, A. Wickes, N. Turner, L. Young.

Albury: PENDING Corowa Rutherglen: PENDING

ROUND 5 SATURDAY, MAY 10 WODONGA vs YARRAWONGA NORTH ALBURY vs RAIDERS ALBURY vs LAVINGTON MYRTLEFORD vs COROWA RUTHERGLEN

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ROUND

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OVENS AND KING SENIORS LADDER TEAM 1 MILAWA 2 BRIGHT 3 GRETA 4 GOORAMBAT 5 NORTH WANGARATTA 6 WHOROULY

P 6 5 5 5 5 5

W 5 4 4 4 3 3

L 1 1 1 1 2 2

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 1 1 1 1 1

7 BONNIE DOON 8 KING VALLEY 9 TARRAWINGEE 10 MOYHU 11 BENALLA ALL BLACKS

5 6 6 5 5

3 2 1 0 0

2 4 5 5 5

0 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 1 1

SCOREBOARD

PTS % 20 168.26 16 214.40 16 188.85 16 145.92 12 160.59 12 119.55 12 8 4 0 0

107.67 70.10 51.10 63.48 21.48

*Ladder correct at time of print from Ovens and King website.

NETBALL SCORES A GRADE: Tarrawingee 40 drew with Goorambat 40 Whorouly 57 def Benalla All Blacks 31 Milawa 69 def Bright 41 Greta 47 def King Valley 31

ROUND 7 SAT, MAY 10 WHOROULY vs GRETA

B GRADE: Tarrawingee 43 def Goorambat 30 Whorouly 75 def Benalla All Blacks 12 Milawa 54 def Bright 41; Greta 61 def King Valley 26

GOORAMBAT vs MILAWA

B RESERVE: Tarrawingee 44 def Goorambat 21 Whorouly 47 def Benalla All Blacks 39 Milawa 34 def by Bright 56; Greta 53 def King Valley 18

BRIGHT vs NTH WANGARATTA

C GRADE: Tarrawingee 33 def Goorambat 28 Whorouly 30 def Benalla All Blacks 24; Greta 38 drew with King Valley 38 15&UNDER: Tarrawingee 54 def Goorambat 8 Whorouly 25 def by Benalla All Blacks 35 Greta 40 def King Valley 29 No other scores available at time of print

6.4 8.7.55 9.13 16.16.112

TARRAWINGEE GOORAMBAT

3.1 5.1 2.6 4.9

MOYHU NTH WANGARATTA

3.1 5.4 6.5 8.7.55 3.1 5.6 14.10 20.14.134

WHOROULY BENALLA

4.5 8.12 16.17 24.18.162 0.0 0.2 0.5 3.6.24

Greta ......................10.13 (73) King Valley ................. 4.2 (26) BEST: GRETA: B. Hogan, A. Cleeland, T. Whitecross, M. Naish, C. Sherratt, A. Fitzpatrick.

KING VALLEY: O. Gleeson, D. Eldridge, J. Firth, O. Day, B. Sessions, J. Jones.

- 14.15.99 - 7.10.52

Milawa ....................... 5.6 (36) Bright ...................... 13.9 (72) BEST: MILAWA: J. Jones, J. Conroy, D. Fountain, D. Larkings, J. Borschmann, J. Goddard.

BRIGHT: H. Jamieson, D. Martin, D. Mccormick, R. Jamieson, B. Brain, L. Robinson.

GOALS: TARRAWINGEE: N. Gorman 3, C. Penney 1, S. Thompson 1, A. Cook 1, X. Norden 1, J. Hoggan 1. Goorambat: D. Haebich 6, R. Goodley 3, M. Ryan 2, B. Wapling 1, J. Costigan 1, S. Briggs 1, B. Stepien 1, B. Purcell 1. BEST: TARRAWINGEE: A. Amery, S. Piper, N. Redley, S. Thompson, X. Norden, T. Barnes. GOORAMBAT: V. Butler, M. Ryan, B. Reaburn, S. Gladstone, C. McCoy, R. Wilson.

GOALS: MOYHU: B. Zimmermann 4, D. McDonald 2, J. Hansted 1, N. Stewart 1. NORTH WANGARATTA: C. Smith 9, T. Nanson 4, J. Devine 2, D. Bradley 2, T. Schulze 1, J. Nanson 1, T. O’Brien 1. BEST: MOYHU: B. Zimmermann, J. Hansted, J. Preston, L. Suffield, H. Bell, C. Gibson. NORTH WANGARATTA: T. Schulze, J. Nanson, T. Nanson, T. O’Brien, R. Adamo, D. Bradley.

GOALS: WHOROULY: M. Newton 13, J. Pethybridge 2, J. Smith 2, G. White 2, R. Eden 2, B. Harrington 1, M. Scott 1, C. Wood 1. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: B. Marlborough 1, J. Walker 1, D. Bell 1. BEST: WHOROULY: M. Newton, J. Smith, R. Eden, M. Scott, M. Vescio, D. Hoy-Maroney.

BENALLA ALL Blacks: A. Hillaire, D. Button, J. Walker, F. Weeks, D. Bell, D. Nero.

GRETA KING VALLEY

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GOALS: GRETA: C. Crawford 5, J. McClounan 4, B. Newbold 2, L. Kennett 1, J. Bell 1, T. Arrowsmith 1. King Valley: J. O’Connor 2, S. Jansen 2, B. Wheeler 1, D. Cavalcante 1, J. Finger 1. BEST: GRETA: J. McClounan, J. Bell, C. Crawford, C. Green, T. Fursdon, L. Hadden.

KING VALLEY: D. Young, S. Jansen, C. Leslie, D. Cavalcante, S. Bettio, C. Swinburne.

BENALLA vs MOYHU BONNIE DOON vs TARRAWINGEE KING VALLEY - BYE

RESERVES RESULTS

MILAWA BRIGHT

3.3 6.4 0 0

0 0

0 0

GOALS: MILAWA: B. Bartlett 8, B. Kearns 3, A. Law 2, b. jones 1, H. Allan 1, K. Collisson 1, D. Farley 1. BRIGHT: C. Thomason 4, J. Love 2, C. Banks 2, P. Crocombe 1, L. Quirk 1, R. Bacon 1.

BEST: MILAWA: J. Lea, B. Bartlett, B. Kearns, A. Law, R. Petts, C. Dunn. BRIGHT: C. Banks, S. Dalbosco, A. Dalbosco, C. Thomason, J. Love, W. Wales.

Moyhu ....................... 6.7 (43) North Wangaratta ..... 13.4 (82) BEST: MOYHU: N. Gamble, K. Pensak, L. Dowling, M. O’Sullivan, N. McAsey, L. Watson. NORTH WANGARATTA: L. Clark, A. Knights, Z. Heard, C. Matheson, B. SchulzDahlenburg, C. Dagoli.

Tarrawingee ............... 2.8 (20) Goorambat ............... 9.6 (60) BEST: TARRAWINGEE: R. Benton, M. Smith, W. Phillips, J. Canning, H. Ormond, D. Cleal.

GOORAMBAT: J. Hill, C. Briggs, V. Kirk, J. Sloan, N. Holmes, M. Priest.

Whorouly ..............26.14 (170) Benalla All Blacks ......... 0.4 (4) BEST: WHOROULY: D. Gephart, J. Penn, K. Fitzpatrick, L. Barbour, B. Duffy, J. Burns. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: S. Nicholson, A. Amos, T. Nicholson, B. Marlborough, B. Lepenik, J. Smith.

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“I feel at times it’s the only way you can play against Bright, is to try and beat them at their own game, and we were fortunate enough that we were able to maintain that pressure for a long enough period of time.

“Standing on the sidelines, it was a nervous game, even up until the last 10 minutes of the game – it felt as though the game could break open.

“It was a slog all day and a really well-deserved win by our boys.”

For the Mountain Men, Cy Banks and Wayland Wales were impressive, while Sam and Zander Dalbosco were impactful across the ground.

Jared Lea was best on ground for the Demons, while Brady Bartlett’s eight-goal haul sees him equal at the top of the goal kicking charts.

“We had some players who were definitely down in first half, who were open and honest about it at half-time that they hadn’t played their best football,” Graham said.

“That included the likes of Braydon Kearns, Harry Allan, Brady Bartlett, even Aaron Law to an extent – all guys who are leaders and know they’re leaders, and they stood up.

“The boys had the option, they could’ve dropped their heads early when we got a couple of injuries, we only had one bench player for basically twoand-a-half quarters, but instead they decided to commit to their role and work hard for each other, it was great to see them get the reward.

“We lost Brandon Fitzpatrick in the first two minutes with a slight hamstring, and Jordan Swain, our ruckman, went down in the first 10 minutes of the second quarter, so Jared Lea ended up taking over, basically rucking the rest of the game by himself and put in a herculean effort, and way our best player by a country mile by the end of the day.”

The Demons sit on top of the ladder with a 5-1 record, and take on Goormabat on the road in round seven, while the Mountain Men are at home to North Wangaratta.

In other games, Whorouly coach Michael Newton kicked 13 goals in the Lions’ 138-point win over Benalla All Blacks, 24.18 (162) to 3.6 (24).

The Panthers were kept goalless until the final quarter, by which time the margin was already out to more than 100 points.

Despite the heavy loss, Benalla’s David Button and Ashton Hillaire performed well, while Lions Jessie Smith, Russ Eden and Max Scott had a massive impact.

In other matches, Greta held off a challenge from a spirited King Valley, coming home 14.15 (99) to the Roos 7.10 (52).

Cody Crawford and James McClounan kicked nine goals between them in the 47-point result, while Sal Bettio and Daniel Young were among the best for the Valley.

Goorambat continued their impressive season with a 57-point win over Tarrawingee.

The Bats kicked away in the second half after only leading by two points at the major break, eventually coming in winners 16.16 (112) to the Bulldogs 8.7 (55).

Goorambat dominated possession after halftime, and moved the ball exceptionally well.

Duane Haebich slotted six goals for the Bats while Victor Butler and Ben Reaburn were solid, with Austin Amery and Sam Piper in the best for Tarrawingee.

North Wangaratta handed Moyhu a substantial loss, coming in 20.14 (134) to the Hoppers 8.7 (55).

The two sides were evenly matched up to halftime, before the Hawks produced a nine-goal third term while limiting Moyhu to just the single goal.

The damage continued after the three quarter time break, a further six goals coming to put the margin out to 79 points.

North Wangaratta’s Corey Smith finished with nine goals, while Tyler Nanson, Damien Bradley, and Jhye Devine other multiple goalkickers, while Moyhu’s Bailey Zimmermann kicked four goals in a best on ground performance for the Hoppers.

HEAD-TO-HEAD: Bright’s Marcus Kintharni and Demon Kheda Stevenson fight for the ball.

STAND: Pat Bren stands on the mark.

HITOUT: Jordan Baker-Swain wins the ruck battle in the Demons’ potentially season-defining win over Bright.

OUT IN SPACE: Corey Dunn streams through the middle of the ground.

SPOILED: Luke Quirk halves the contest.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

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MATCH REVIEWS Magpies edge out Bulldogs, Hawks handle Wodonga Raiders

ROUND

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By NATHAN DE VRIES

FORWARD ENTRY: Xavier Laverty launches a kick inside 50 from the wing in the Magpies’ win over Wodonga.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

TOO QUICK: Jasper Craven takes a bounce as he speeds away from his Bulldogs pursuer.

OPTIONS: Fraser Ellis lowers his eyes looking for a target inside 50.

AROUND THE BODY: Hunter Gottschling takes a snap on goal.

IT took until the final quarter, but Wangaratta’s senior side were able to put Wodonga Bulldogs away to record a hard fought 21-point triumph.

After a disappointing result last weekend, Wangaratta’s senior side needed to respond in a meaningful way, and rallied to post a 13.11 (89) to 10.8 (68) victory at Norm Minns Oval.

The Magpies kicked the first goal of the day through Xavier Laverty, but the Bulldogs would kick the next three to put Wangaratta on the back foot.

Wodonga would lead by just a point at quarter time, and two points by the half, with plenty of changes in lead.

Momentum would start going Wangaratta’s way in the third, with Laverty’s goal after the siren giving the ‘Pies a twogoal lead heading into the final term.

The Magpies would keep the ball in their forward half of the ground for long stretches in the final quarter, with Brad Melville’s goal from 50m on a tight angle helping his team lift.

Wangaratta would generate plenty of inside 50s, but missed out on chances to ice the game, until Jackson Clarke managed to slot a long bomb from outside the arc to put the result beyond a doubt.

Clarke was among the best for the Magpies, finishing with 25 disposals and three goals, while Chris Knowles, Jasper Craven and Hunter Gottschling also had brilliant games.

Coach Jason Heatley said while the skills weren’t incredible all day, he was proud of the effort from his team.

“We probably just needed to be a little bit cleaner and execute, and give our forwards multiple opportunities, and we were able to do that in the last quarter and a bit,” he said.

“It was more around the footy, we thought we had some opportunities that we didn’t take.

“Jackson Clarke was very good, [Hunter] Gottschling was very solid, but I felt [Chris] Knowles gave us every opportunity and played a terrific game.

“I thought we defended pretty well - ‘Bords’ [Michael Bordignon], [Matt] Grossman, [Aiden] Tilley and [Tyler] Norton were solid.

“It was just about repeat entries forward, and we were able to hit the scoreboard.

“We probably left a few out there, but they could probably say the same as well.”

Elsewhere, Wangaratta Rovers were 76 points too good for Wodonga Raiders at Birallee Park, banking the points comfortably, 18.9 (117) to 5.11 (41).

The Rovers shot out of the gate, establishing a 15-point lead early and managing to extend it out as the game wore on.

The game was broken wide open after half time, when the Rovers’ slick skills and accurate kicking saw them net 6.2 in the third term to lead by 51 points heading into the fourth quarter.

Wodonga Raiders could only summon six minor scores in the fourth, stymied

by Rovers’ strong defensive structure.

There were plenty of targets inside their forward 50, with nine separate playing kicking themselves onto the scoresheet, with Alex McCarthy leading the way with four majors.

Will Christie was among the best for the Rovers, with Lochie O’Brien and Ed Dayman also among the best.

Rovers and Magpies sit at one and two on the ladder with a 4-1 record, and will take next weekend off with a bye.

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WANGARATTA’S Xavier Laverty launches the ball towards goal in the Magpies’ gritty 21-point win over Wodonga Bulldogs.

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Dees’ day out Milawa Demons go top of the table after stunning 34-point win over tough Bright Mountain Men

MILAWA sent shockwaves across the competition after handing the fearsome Bright their first loss of the season in convincing fashion.

After a deadlocked first half, the Demons kicked away after half-time to take the win 17.6 (108) to 11.8

BY NATHAN DE VRIES

ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

(74).

Milawa had all the momentum early, leading by eight points at the first break, but the Mountain

Men reined them back in through the second, a four goal to three term seeing scores even by the half.

The footy was a lot more free-flowing after the break, with goals coming thick and fast at both ends of the ground.

The Demons gained the

ascendancy, booting six majors to three to come into the final huddle at three quarter time with a buffer just shy of three goals.

Determined to run the game out, the Demons rallied, slamming on five goals to two in the final quarter, icing the game up forward

while standing tall down back.

Milawa coach Matt Graham said it was pleasing to see his squad stand up against Bright’s physical brand of footy.

“The boys put in a massive effort for the day, something was very pleas-

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ing with the way we played football – what we trained for, the boys executed,” he said.

“We know Bright are a team who always bring hard, contested football to the game, and we had to match it.

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