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COLOUR CHANGE FOR AFL LEGEND AFL Hall of Famer Michael Tuck may have spent his 426 games in the gold and brown for Hawthorn, but on Sunday in Wangaratta he was wrapped in yellow and black to help coach the under 17 Tigers in their match against Mansfield. Tuck, pictured with Angus and Billy McClen, was called in by relative and Tigers’ vice president Brett McClen, to help pass on some wisdom to the next class of country footy stars. Tuck was in the rooms to give some last minutes pointers, and as a ruck-rover and half back, had a lot of knowledge to impart. “I wish I could play under 17s but I’m a little bit too old,” he joked.  Full junior football results and pictures on page 16. PHOTO: Bree McClen

Someone will pay TENANTS could see rents increase if stamp duty on property sales was scrapped in favour of annual land taxes, with investors or rental providers likely to pass on the expense. Housing affordability and property tax is likely to be a key agenda item at a July 22 forum for state and federal treasurers, and an outcome could have Victoria follow

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director/principal, Joe McKenzie, said it was great the government was looking at stamp duty, but it could be a double edged sword. “We all need to be aware that when they alter tax in one sector, it will usually be replaced with a tax somewhere else,” he said. “Land tax changes

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will also impact many investors who invest in housing that provide rental accommodation currently for many Victorians.” Mr McKenzie believes the first home buyer exemption on stamp duty seemed to work well as it stimulated the market which was sought at the time.

He said it allows stamp duty to be a one-off impact on buyers as opposed to annual land tax. “We all seek good governance to allow affordable housing, which in the past has been achieved with incentives to investors that assist in providing enough housing

for the rental demand,” Mr McKenzie said. “First home buyer building incentives in the past three years have certainly driven market growth and land prices to spike, and realistically have not helped affordability.” ■ Continued page 2

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McGowan part of panel at free event A FREE event at the La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus this evening will see former member for Indi Cathy McGowan speak as part of a panel about the significant rise of Independent candidates at last month’s federal election. Ms McGowan, La Trobe’s Vice Chancellor’s Fellow, will be part of the panel led by Professor Nick Bisley and also featuring Associate Professor Andrea Carson and Dr Nick Barry. They will discuss whether the election is a turning point in the future of Australian politics, and what the refreshed political landscape means for people in rural and regional Australia. To register for the free event at the campus at 133 McCoy Street, West Wodonga, visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ the-2022-federal-election-and-the-future-ofaustralian-politics-tickets-358263153737

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A NORTH East crackdown on illicit firearms saw three individuals charged by regional police in as many days late last week. A Lavington man was arrested near Conness Street, Chiltern on Friday evening, after a search of the man’s vehicle located cash, drugs and a firearm within. The 40-year-old was subsequently charged with prohibited person possess firearm, possess drug of dependence, possess

proceeds of crime and other offences. A 21-year-old Wodonga man was arrested on June 15, when police seized 21 rounds of ammunition and a small amount of cannabis from his premises while he was in contravention of a firearm prohibition order. A Cobram man in his 70s was charged the following day with possession of an unregistered firearm. Two of the three were in breach of firearm prohibition

orders (FPOs), which restrict individuals from acquiring, possessing, carrying or using any firearm of firearm-related item, such as ammunition. Once issued, an FPO remains in effect for 10 years for adults, and five years for children between the ages of 14 and 17. Detective Senior Sergeant Garry Barton said police would continue to ensure prohibited persons adhered to their FPOs. “Police make no apologies for searching the properties of

people with violent criminal histories to make sure they are not harbouring dangerous firearms,” he said. “We will continue to turn up unannounced at properties subject to an FPO to exercise our power to thoroughly search that property, leaving no stone unturned. “We have zero tolerance for those who harbour illicit firearms in our community, and it’s only a matter of time before we are knocking on your door and searching every inch of your property.”

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From page 1 The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is calling on federal and state governments to use next month’s treasurers’ forum to obliterate stamp duty, as they believe it hinders market participation for millions of Victorians. REIV chief executive officer, Quentin Kilian, said it’s pleasing to see that after years of advocating for change, property sector tax reform is on the radar of political leaders. “We welcome a national discussion on a fundamental overhaul of real estate industry taxation - it is, quite frankly, well overdue,” he said. “For too long here in Victoria, our government has been reliant on stamp duty, a tax which is hugely prohibitive for first

POLICY SHIFT: A local real estate agent has warned that if stamp duty is abolished the government usually introduces another tax to cover revenue. homebuyers looking to get into the market, not to mention new investors and even downsizers. “Each year the Victorian Government derives up to $14 billion in revenue from the property sector - nearly half of all taxation revenue raised - but not much has changed in terms of new support of the sector either by

investing in more social housing or contributing to other initiatives that help develop a stable and sustainable property market.” Ahead of the 22 July forum, the REIV will meet with other Victorian property sector bodies to discuss a new and better way forward by helping shape public policy.

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Smoke sensor rollout to vineyards is world first BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

A WORLD first to help vineyards throughout the North East detect the impact of smoke from bushfires will be operational in time for this summer. The roll out of 100 sensors designed to detect the impact of smoke in vineyards is nearing completion, with the remaining units expected to be in place by the end of June. The global first in any wine region in the world is all part of a project developed by a team headed by La Trobe University Professor Ian Porter. Together with a new phone app it will give grape growers the necessary tools to help them make early decisions about their crop during a smoke event. The sensors have been placed in vineyards from Rutherglen down to Glenrowan and throughout the King and Alpine valleys, with the final sensors heading east in coming days to locations in the Mount Beauty valley. COVID delays, global materials shortages and severe weather conditions threatened to derail the project but Professor Porter said they have pushed through to meet their June deadline. “It’s incredibly exciting to get them out but it has been a massive task to do it,” he said. “A six month delay on parts because of supply chain issues and massive price hikes left us worrying we wouldn’t be able to deliver, but we have managed to get them built, evaluated, accredited and get them out there.” Professor Porter estimates it has taken over 300 hours to get all the sensors installed on sites, including coordinating remote access and wi-fi connection with growers. But he said working through the issues will improve communication industry-wide, with the sensor units themselves designed to be durable and resist failure. “The most important part is to get the hardware out there and fully operational, with training to follow on how to utilise the information they collect,” he said. The Wine Industry Smoke De-

TWO email accounts at the Rural City of Wangaratta Council were compromised last week when staff were subjected to a phishing attempt. Juan Hernandez, manager customer, digital and transformation services, said a phishing attempt is a way that cybercriminals attempt to steal confidential information through a fake email designed to lure the receiver into providing personal details. “Council is aware of the attack and has rectified the situation,” Mr Hernandez said. “However, should a member of the public receive a suspicious email from council, please do not open it and please contact customer services.”

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ON SITE: Professor Ian Porter with one of the 100 smoke detecting sensors which have been installed at vineyards across North East Victoria in recent weeks. tectors (known as ‘WISDs’) will do more than detect smoke - the also have the ability to measure air temperature and humidity, with adaptability to connect other sensors to assess such things as soil moisture, soil temperature and solar hours. Professor Porter said having three weeks of extremely poor weather turned out to be fortuitous, allowing the team to test the capacity of the sensors’ solar panels in limited light. “We wanted to see if the solar panels would cope in a down period because during catastrophic bushfires there wouldn’t be light either, so we’ve decided to increase the capacity of the solar input - the bad weather turned out to be a blessing,” he said. “Despite all the constraints we have faced, they will be out by the end of June, allowing a further six months to train growers on their use before the 2022/23 production season.” Professor Porter said that al-

though the installation of the hardware was critical to do the job, the major part of the project was compiling all the data into a format to provide accurate real time risk assessment for smoke taint, drawing on factors including grape variety, distance from the burn, smoke exposure time and volume of fresh smoke. He said those factors were all taken into account in the risk assessment - the part that is really powerful - and has taken eight years to put together and continues to be developed. “In the first instance it will advise whether growers need to worry at all about the level of smoke and in heavy smoke conditions, whether grape testing or some form of wine mitigation method is required,” he said. “Most importantly, growers will save money at all times - when there is too little smoke to cause an

impact and testing is not needed to the other extreme when predictions from large amounts of smoke will enable growers to make more accurate about decisions about harvesting a crop and whether to invest all the necessary associated costs,” he said. “It will save a lot of stress and panic in times of both low and extreme smoke.” The sensor’s development has been funded through grants received by the North East Wine Zone (NEWZ) representing the Alpine Valley, King Valley, Glenrowan, Beechworth and Rutherglen wine regions. It includes an $870,000 Federal and Victorian Government Regional Economic Stimulus and Resilience Grant received by Wines of the King Valley, following the 2020/2021 bushfires, with co-investment by La Trobe University and Wine Australia.

porting two passengers in a BMW 5 series sedan when he was intercepted and subsequently transported to Wangaratta Police Station. He said the accused told police he had been using the car’s cruise control feature and had not realised how quickly he had been travelling. Defence counsel Parninder Sandhu said his client had emigrated to Australia in 2015 on a student visa, and urged Magistrate Ian Watkins to forego a conviction which could have a damaging effect on a future work visa application. He said his client was re-

morseful of his actions and had no prior driving charges. However, Magistrate Watkins said a conviction was a formality, with the accused perilously close to accruing a term of imprisonment for his behaviour. “It was a ridiculous and dangerous speed,” he said. “You could have killed or severely injured any of your passengers or other road users - it’s far too serious to involve a non-conviction disposition.” As a result, he convicted and fined the man $1200, and cancelled his licence for 12 months.

AN Albury police officer who recorded a blood-alcohol reading of almost 0.2 after crashing his car in Wangaratta late last year has had his driver’s licence revoked for at least 19 months following the incident. Wangaratta Magistrates Court heard on Monday the defendant had visited a Phillipson Street park and consumed large amounts of alcohol alone on October 30 while off-duty, following significant health news and the loss of a close relative. He was said to have attempted to drive home, however, crashed into a tree about 200 metres from the park and, after accompanying officers to Wangaratta Police Station, returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.198. He had been stationed at Corowa at the time, and had subsequently paid approximately $6000 in car repairs. “There was a cocktail of stressful events in your life,” Magistrate Ian Watkins said. “Fortunately you weren’t injured and no one else was.” On top of an extensive licence suspension, the officer was convicted and fined an additional $800 for his actions.

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A tremendous community effort to help feed others By BRODIE EVERIST

LOAVES and Fishes - Christians Caring (LF-CC) raised almost $5000 worth of goods in their recent Grab A Grocery drives, and thanked the community for their kindness. The group’s combined donation drives at Wangaratta Woolworths last Saturday and Coles Supermarket earlier in June raised $4930 worth of non-perishable foods for their emergency relief program. “I really appreciate that despite everyone being aware of food and grocery prices going up that there’s such generosity in our community,” stores coordinator David Price said. “That people were able to contribute over $4,00 to help those who are less fortunate shows a tremendous community spirit.” David Still, community development coordinator with Anglicare, thanked the community and Woolworths and Coles supermarkets for the opportunity to run the drives, and said the organisation relies on community donations for its work. The food will go towards LF-CC’s emergency relief program, providing food packages for struggling families and individuals across the Rural City of Wangaratta. Mr Price said the group often fields calls from local families and puts together grocery ham-

GIVING GENEROUSLY: Anglicare community development coordinator David Still, LF-CC stores coordinator David Price and LF-CC stores assistant Lyn Robins thanked the Wangaratta community for their kindness. PHOTO: Brodie Everist

A WANGARATTA teenager faces serious charges after he was alleged to have seriously assaulted a 57-year-old man following an alcohol-related disagreement. According to Detective Sergeant Chris Hill of Wangaratta Crime In-

A LEARNER motorcyclist who accelerated to speeds of up to 150kph while unknowingly being tailed by highranking police officials along the Hume Freeway has been sidelined from riding for at least six months. The 19-year-old appeared at Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday, when he pleaded guilty to exceeding the speed limit by up to 40kph in January this year, as a police Assistant Commissioner and the region’s Acting Inspector followed in an unmarked police vehicle. Police prosecutor Acting Sergeant Heath Dosser said the accused had been quickly intercepted by the police officials, who subsequently impounded the man’s green Kawasaki motorbike. Representing himself in court, the defendant said he accepted his actions had been wrong, after initially telling officers he had sped as a result of a bad day at work. Magistrate Ian Watkins convicted and suspended the man’s learner permit for six months, and also fined him $750 on top of an impoundment fee. “On a motorbike at that speed if you’d come off it would probably have been nonsurvivable,” he said.

Film screening supports refugees pers based on their needs and the size of the family. As well as food packages, the LF-CC emergency relief program also provides travel and pharmaceutical assistance, and has volunteers that provide referrals to a wide range of services. Those wishing to donate food

and other goods can visit Wangaratta’s Anglicare Victoria building on 39 Ovens Street between 10am-12pm, Monday to Friday. Anyone seeking further information on emergency relief or becoming a volunteer with LF-CC can contact the Anglicare Victoria office on 5723 7900.

Mr Still said LF-CC and Anglicare Victoria always welcome volunteers. If someone’s interested in volunteering, they’re most welcome to give us a call,” he said. “We’ll train them up, show them the process and get them all registered.”

Wangaratta teen charged over alcohol dispute By RYAN MALCOLM

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vestigation Unit (CIU), the 19-yearold was arrested on Saturday afternoon following two separate assaults on the same victim the previous evening between the hours of nine and 10pm. He said the second assault had allegedly taken place at a Morrell Street unit, when the accused

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MORE than 90 people attended Friday evening’s screening of documentary ‘Freedom Street’ at the Uniting Church in Wangaratta. Organised by the Wangaratta Refugee Advocacy and Action Network (Ecumenical), in partnership with Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR), the event showcased the film’s story of three refugees, who are among 14,000 people trapped in limbo in Indonesia as a result of Australia’s border policy. The evening was designed to raise funds for RAR to help vulnerable Afghan women, men and their families who supported allies including Australians for 20 years before the Taliban took over. A total of $1390 raised from the night will go to RAR, and will be used to assist refugees with safe accommodation, food and basic needs while they wait for humanitarian visas. For more information about the work of RAR, visit ruralaustraliansforrefugees. org.au

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Revenue change has to suit all in need FOR years there have been incentives for people to invigorate the property market with first home buyers‘ grants, and mum and dad investors looking to get a leg up by purchasing a rental, which they can negative gear. Since the turn of the century many people have been able to build property portfolios and get more than a healthy return on investment. With property values rising, rents have also taken on a course of the sharp incline over the last two years, making the task of buying a first home all the more impossible for many. There is an extraordinary shortage of affordable housing in the Rural City of Wangaratta and the rest of Australia and the people who suffer most are the ones who are already in a vulnerable situation and already under pressure by the high cost of living. The idea of scrapping stamp duties on sales of property might on the surface seem like a win for people trying to break into the market, but it‘s the devil in the detail that counts with this one. NSW has gone the way of introducing an annual property tax to fill the void of stamp duty. The Victorian Government generates $14 billion per annum from the property sector and surely a land tax is a high possibility if stamp duty revenue was to be erased. Whatever approach or change is implemented to assist people who have the dream of a first home or people who dream to have money spare once they‘ve paid the rent and bills, it needs to be an equitable one.

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LAST Friday I had an ebike puncture near Oxley. Whilst walking the bike and considering how to get home, a local family out for a stroll asked what was my problem and immediately offered to take me back to the bike shop in Wangaratta and home. Thank you Lisa. What a spontaneous and generous gesture. Restores one’s faith in humanity. Geoffrey Davidson, Wangaratta

Senseless idiots take joy from others I AM absolutely disgusted with the person/people who took all the books from my daughter’s street library and threw them around her neighbourhood on the weekend. Not only did they take the books, they took a bottle of hand sanitiser and the homemade bookmarks that my grandchildren had made for the street library. Now tell me, what does anyone get from doing something like that? They didn’t sell them for money, they just destroyed something that was made with care and thoughtfulness, and for what? It beats me. I hope they’re satisfied with themselves now. I hope they got what they were after by upsetting both children and adults who are just trying to make their neighbourhood a little nicer. John Ackroyd, Wangaratta

Reflection needed over Liberal election result WITH the Senate count in Victoria now concluded the Liberal Party has unfortunately been unable to retain the Coalition’s third Senate seat in Victoria. It has been a privilege to serve, albeit briefly, in the Federal Parliament. I have sought to represent Victorians, especially those in our regions, as their voice in Canberra. In my first speech I spoke of drawing a policy thread encompassing: sovereign self-reliance, energy, manufacturing and security. I am disappointed I did not have

WEAVING KNOWLEDGE THROUGH COMMUNITY: Local community member Aunty Des Walker recently led women’s business weaving circles at St Bernard’s Primary School with students including Ella Whitehead, Joh McLaughlin and Bridgette Cook. Aunty Des taught the senior students how to weave, bringing along local dried grasses and sharing her knowledge of culture during the day. Many students took grass home to continue weaving, and passed on what they had learnt to family and friends. the opportunity to deeply prosecute these issues in the nation’s parliament, particularly now in the face of energy market uncertainty. This changing world requires a nation that is self-reliant, not only in energy and domestic manufacturing, but in defence capabilities and food security. As a Senator, I endeavoured to make an impact in the discussion and formulation of policy in these areas. As a private citizen, I intend to continue this work in the interests of our nation, and our future generations. The outcome of the Federal campaign poses many questions for the Liberal Party. As an organisation we must frankly and honestly reflect on how we can promote our values to a broad nation-wide constituency. I look forward to being a part of progressing these discussions. I have served with the trust and respect of the Victorian division of the Liberal Party and I thank them for granting me the honour to be a Senator. I’d like to thank my staff whose

extraordinary effort and professionalism in a ground campaign that was unparalleled in any Coalition Senator’s office. I hope this will be the new standard for the party. Finally, I thank my family; my wife Sophie - without whom I would not have embarked on this journey - and my daughters Emily, Maddy, Ali and Kitty, for their continuous support, love, and counsel. Greg Mirabella, Wangaratta

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Morning laughs, beautiful music with David Scheel By ANITA McPHERSON

SHOW AND TELL: David Scheel will take the audience on a musical journey as part of the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre’s matinee program.

BEAUTIFUL music and laugh-out-loud comedy is in store for audiences when David Scheel performs his show ‘Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player’ at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre tomorrow. Born in Adelaide, David started as an actor on stage, film and television but his career really took off when he moved to Britain in the 1980s. He starred in the famous News Revues in London’s West End and other shows followed, including playing the lead in the musical, Stepping Out, but it was fellow cast members who convinced him to use his multiple talents to create his very own show. “I did a lot of comedy as an actor and trained separately as a classical pianist and some people said, you can do everything - play the piano, act and write - you should try a one man show - and I haven’t looked back,” he said. “Not many people do what I do - it’s very unusual - but it seems to have worked and kept me going for quite a while and

audiences seem to like it.” Those first one-man shows blossomed into the smash hit, Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only the Piano Player, which has been touring the world now for 15 years. It sold out in the West End, then at three consecutive Edinburgh Festivals, leading to David becoming a regular on top-rating BBC Radio and television shows. David said his concerts, which blend consummate classical performance with raconteur-style send-ups of popular culture, can change every week depending on what and who is in the news. He said having a new government has thrown up a lot of new jokes and he enjoys keeping his finger of the pulse of what is happening around the world. “I don’t sit around and rest on my laurels and keep doing the same thing for years - I like to keep the show fresh,” he said. After David returned from the UK he settled in New South Wales before moving to the Mitta Valley in North East Victoria. He said while he enjoys the isolation of his “little piece of

paradise”, the thrill of performing for a live audience is something which never wanes. “With social media, television, there are so many more demands on people’s time - but nothing can replace live performance because it is still the most immediate thing you have,” he said. “You might think of something just on the spur of the moment and you don’t do that on a pre-recorded television program. “What I do find with my shows is they tend to attract music lovers, but you don’t have to know anything about classical music to attend one of my concerts - I take the audience on a musical journey with me - and I’ve made a lot of converts to classical music over the years.” David is currently composing a piece of music inspired by the Mitta Valley and he said he also hopes to work with the Wangaratta Symphony Orchestra at some time in the future. See ‘Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player’ on Thursday, June 23 at 10.30am at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.

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NATIONAL NEWS

New hospital pitch for Albury-Wodonga THE Albury-Wodonga community is being pitched a new hospital, as regional areas face widespread health staff shortages. Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has promised a coalition win at the state election in November would lead to $300 million towards a new Albury-Wodonga hospital. Paramedics, nurses and doctors who attended a forum in Wodonga in April

cited the quality of existing facilities as the “biggest hindrance” to carrying out their jobs, Mr Guy said. “They need a new hospital, on a new location; a teaching facility,” he told reporters in Wodonga on Monday. Albury-Wodonga Health currently operates on a unique shared funding model between the Victorian and NSW governments, under the control of

Victoria’s health department. In line with the partnership, the opposition wants the NSW and Commonwealth governments to stump up the other two thirds of the funding. “We need someone to get the ball rolling,” Mr Guy said. The opposition has previously pledged to build new hospitals in Mildura and Warragul, a $400 million

infectious diseases response centre and for construction of the Melton Hospital to begin within 12 months of an election win. Without a master plan for the Albury-Wodonga project, Mr Guy said the $900 million costing was partly based on the price tag for Wagga Wagga’s new hospital in regional NSW. “We believe that is enough. If more is needed though, we’re not going to

skimp,” he said. Asked if Labor would build a new hospital for the northeast border, Premier Daniel Andrews said his government had invested in about 400 regional health infrastructure initiatives since coming to power in 2014. “There are some people, who come election time, they run around making all sorts of promises, but their record really tells the story,”

HORSE HITTER SENTENCED: A protester has been jailed for throwing a bollard at a mounted officer and hitting a horse.

he said in Melbourne. NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard, in Albury on Monday to announce a $400 million elective surgery boost, said he was concerned about doctor shortages in regional areas. “It’s a national issue. In fact, it’s bigger than national - it’s worldwide,” Mr Hazzard said. The federal government has been contacted for comment. -AAP

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Prison for protester who attacked police AN anti-lockdown protester has been jailed for throwing a heavy bollard at a mounted officer and hitting a police horse in the head during separate protests in Melbourne. Dennis Basic, 42, was sentenced to 26 months and 14 days in prison on Tuesday for a dozen offences including assaulting an emergency worker, animal cruelty and recklessly causing injury. “Your attacks on two police officers and a police horse in two separate incidents nine months apart show a continued disregard for the

law and disrespect towards those charged with enforcing the law,” Judge Douglas Trapnell told Victoria’s County Court. Basic’s offending began when he attended a protest in breach of public health orders and tried to push past a police officer at a CBD roadblock in October 2020. He grabbed the officer, tried to get him to fight and then ripped his police-issued baseball cap off his head. Minutes after, while wielding a “resist” flag, Basic used the flag’s poll to hit a police horse in the

head multiple times. He was charged over these offences, with officers searching his home and finding a number of illegal weapons and fireworks. Then, while on bail, Basic attended another anti-lockdown protest in July 2021, where he picked up an orange traffic bollard. He threw the bollard across the crowd and hit Senior Constable Christine Brown on her head and shoulders, while she was mounted on a horse. She said there was a risk she could have fallen off the horse,

NSW budget: $1.6b cash splash for regions SOME $1.6 billion has been allocated to expand services and opportunities in regional NSW in the state budget, including $1.3 billion in continued investment in the government’s Regional Growth Fund. The fund has already seen $2 billion worth of funding committed to a total 2700 projects, including major infrastructure, park and swimming pool upgrades, and recreational walks. Deputy Premier Paul Toole said the fund generated jobs and was transforming the regions with infrastructure upgrades. “The next phase of the fund

will help build on those foundations with new investment in every corner of our regions,” Mr Toole said on Tuesday as the state government’s 2022/23 budget was handed down. The budget has also allocated $2.4 billion in regional health spending over ten years to recruit and retain doctors, nurses and other health professionals and provide training and professional development for existing workers. “Our regions have faced a series of generationally significant challenges, including a historic drought, the Black Summer bushfires and - most

recently - COVID-19 and devastating storms and floods,” Treasurer Matt Kean said. “We also believe in the immense capacity of the regional NSW to help our state build a brighter tomorrow.” The government has committed to building more than 270 homes at a cost of $174 million for teachers and police under a $327.7 million investment in regional housing. The overall funds will be used to fast-track planning, upgrade social housing, build new homes, create new places to stay for workers, and free up government-owned land. -AAP

which would have resulted in a riderless horse running through the crowd. “She had to put real effort into controlling her horse, presenting a real danger to the public,” Judge Trapnell said. He said Basic’s behaviour towards police was “unwarranted, disrespectful and appalling” and the attacks were dangerous, unprovoked and “clearly lawless”. “That police were the target in all instances increases your moral culpability and emphasises the importance of deterrence

in sentencing,” he said. Basic pleaded guilty to assaulting police, animal cruelty, throwing a missile to endanger, recklessly causing injury, and illegally possessing batons, flick knives, capsicum spray and unauthorised fireworks. He also admitted to committing offences while on bail and breaking public health directions to attend the protests. He must serve 20 months in jail before he is eligible for parole, with 326 days already served to be included in his sentence. -AAP

Boost for mental health support in Victoria A NEW Victorian mental health and wellbeing act will be introduced to parliament as the state government invests $200 million to improve support in schools. The bill, to be introduced on Tuesday, will replace the Mental Health Act 2014 and ensure people seeking care are more involved in decisions about their treatment and support. Victoria’s treaty process will also be recognised and acknowledged in the new act. Meanwhile, the state government has announced

$200 million to expand the state’s Mental Health in Primary School program. The funding will ensure mental health and wellbeing leaders are in every government and low-fee non-government primary school by 2026, Education Minister James Merlino said. “We know that more than half of all mental health illnesses manifest by the age of 14. Imagine if we can identify and intervene early in grade two, three, four, five and six,” he told reporters. The Royal Commis-

sion into Victoria’s Mental Health System recommended the government expand the school pilot, which is already under way in 100 schools. Orygen Youth Health executive director Patrick McGorry said the pandemic and lockdowns exacerbated mental health concerns for Victorian children. “We all know that young people have done it very tough during COVID,” Proff McGorry said, noting there had been a 25 per cent increase in the need for care. -AAP

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NHW throws support behind bins for blokes

By BRODIE EVERIST

FOR World Continence Week Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is supporting this year’s initiatives of Bins 4 Blokes and promoting pelvic floor muscle health for men. Bins 4 Blokes is a men’s health initiative from the Continence Foundation of Australia and an Australia-wide awareness and advocacy campaign promoting the installation of incontinence product disposal bins in male public toilets. NHW recently installed sanitary bins in male toilets throughout the hospital as part of its commitment to Bins 4 Blokes. “The installation of bins in male toilets is making a difference at NHW and we encourage other business and government bodies to install them,” continence nurse advisor Deborah Gregory said. According to the Continence Foundation of Australia, a study of Australian men with urinary incontinence found 50 per cent avoided situations where they could not access a toilet easily, 57 per cent intentionally kept accidents secret from those close to them, 27 per cent stated they stayed at home as a precautionary measure. World Continence Week is also promoting pelvic floor muscle health in men, encouraging pel-

CARING ABOUT CONTINENCE: Continence nurse advisor Deborah Gregory said incontinence product disposal bins should be installed in male public toilets, as people of all ages and genders can experience incontinence. vic floor exercises to help with improving bladder and bowel control, better recovery after prostate surgery and improved sexual function. Nicci Malcolm, continence nurse at Gateway Health, said incontinence can affect anyone from the after the age of five or six. “Some people don’t worry about it, they can find a way to manage it, and they don’t let it interfere with their lives,” she said. “But some people find it has a

huge impact on their life - it stops them from socialising, doing all the things that they love to do.” Ms Malcolm said basic treatment options aren’t invasive, and often involve exercises to train the bladder or the pelvic floor. “Depending on the sort of incontinence and where it’s stemming from, it might be things like improving your fluid intake or working on your pelvic floor,” she said. “Sometimes incontinence can be helped by retraining your blad-

der to work in a healthy way.” NHW’s Continence Clinic is located at the Community Care Centre in Clark Street and sees men, women and children. Gateway Health also provides a continence specialist service at 45-47 Mackay Street, which includes nurse continence specialists, a continence clinical nurse consultant, and a bladder health Information program. For more information visit https://www.continence.org.au/ world-continence-week.

It’s never your child, until it is. They know how to operate the tractor, just like you, until they don’t. We all know the line between farms as homes and farms as workplaces can be blurry, but setting boundaries could save your child. For more information about child safety on-farm, please visit worksafe.vic.gov.au/children-farms

Home theft boils over A WANGARATTA man who stole and later sold a hot water system to fund his drug habit has been warned future offending would see him incarcerated. The 31-year-old returned to Wangaratta Magistrates Court on Monday having previously admitted to stealing the system from a Joyce Way construction site while he was homeless in August last year. The accused was subsequently brought in for questioning by police after leaving a cigarette butt at the scene. In a mention early last month, the accused also pleaded guilty to stealing just less than $57 worth of Mickey Mouse paraphernalia from a Wangaratta post office. Defence counsel Geoff Clancy previously told the court his client had been diagnosed with an intellectual disability three years prior to his offending. However, Magistrate Ian Watkins said the theft of important housing amenities, particularly in the midst of a challenging housing market, in order to fuel a drug habit had been ill-advised. “That’s a pretty low thing to do,” he said. “If you continue to behave like this and steal things for the purpose of drugs, you’re going to end up in jail.” Magistrate Watkins sentenced the man to serve a 12 month community corrections order with 80 hours of unpaid work, while also ordering the man complete drug abuse and offending behaviour programs in the community. He also ordered $56.95 be paid in compensation to the post office, while $2000 be repaid to the Joyce Way homeowners.

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Birthday wishes Carraragarmungee Primary School

TOP DOG: Wellbeing dog Milo has joined the school community.

CHILDREN were delighted to help Amelia Brauman celebrate her seventh birthday recently. Everyone had cupcakes to mark the occasion and they made sure Amelia had the special day she deserved.

New arrival Cathedral College Wangaratta THE newest member of the CCW staff has had his first day at work. Milo, the school’s Wellbeing Dog, attended a staff briefing before Mr Newbold walked him around the classrooms to introduce him to the junior school. Everyone is please to welcome Milo.

DELICIOUS: Celebrations were shared as children helped Amelia Brauman mark her birthday with cupcakes.

PARTICIPATION: Students Montana West and Lara Pearson are among those enjoying the netball clinics this term.

Netball play PUSHING THROUGH: Oxley student Ben Jones was among those to take part in the cross country.

TEAMWORK: Appin Park students Charlie Allen, Xavier Bassett and Charlie Wright are engaged with their numeracy task.

Numeracy in action

On the run STUDENTS recently took part in a cross country event. The temperature on the day was cool but the spirits were high.

STUDENTS are often challenged when undertaking numeracy activities within their classroom. Being actively involved in group challenges allows everyone to engage at their level and to help the whole group successfully achieve a positive result. Battles had in the senior classrooms give

Sunspots are areas of low surface temperature on the Sun. What causes them?

each student the opportunity to continue to develop and refine their skills. The use of dice, cards and a variety of games certainly helps develop a growing interest and, for some, a passion for numbers and numeracy activities. And even more impressive is that sometimes they forget that they are doing maths.

What is a group of kangaroos called?

Do sharks lay eggs or give birth to live young?

SOME students in middle and senior classes have been participating in netball clinics this term. The clinics have been facilitated by Chaye Crimmins from Netball Victoria each Thursday. Students have been learning the rules of the game, enhancing their fitness and building on their netball and teamwork skills. The school would like to extend its thanks to Chaye for running such a fabulous program for students.

Your heart rate is controlled by your sinoatrial node. Where is it located? Is it a) in your brain, b) in your spine, or c) in your heart?

Quiz answers: 1. Sunspots are caused by magnetic activity. The magnetic field slows down heat coming up from the middle of the Sun. 2. A group of kangaroos is called a mob (or sometimes, a troop). 3. Depends on the species. Bullhead sharks all lay eggs, while some larger sharks such as hammerheads give birth to live young. 4. c) The sinoatrial node is in your heart. 5. The Moon technically has an atmosphere. However, the gas particles are so sparse, for all practical purposes the moon is considered to be surrounded by a vacuum.

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Does the Moon have an atmosphere?

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Enjoy a night of jazz grooves at The Vine LOCAL jazz artists are set to warm up audiences with some smooth tunes and grooves this winter when they play at The Vine Hotel in North Wangaratta in June and July. It gets off to a great start with Miles High; a band which has been sharing its jazz, funk and blues with splashes of soul and even gospel across the region since its formation in 2015. As the name implies, Miles Davis is a primary influence of the ensemble of Mark Bolsius, John Beddoe, Paul Hogan and Alistair Robertson. Mark Bolsius has played in bands, solo and duo settings in Canberra venues for around 30 years, having studied jazz at the Australian National University before moving to Wangaratta in 2014. His jazz influences include euro jazz piano trios/soloists Pomplamoose and Scary Pockets, Vince Jones and so many others. Beechworth-based John Beddoe migrated from the UK in the 1990s after playing music in the rising techno scene in London and he has a great love of soul, funk, jazz, blues and world music, but is also grounded in pop and rock music. Paul Hogan grew up in innercity Melbourne, began playing drums at age nine and profession-

ally at age 15, before performing with various Melbourne-based top 40 cover bands. He moved to Wangaratta in 2011 and while he is a member of a Melbourne-based funk band, the drummer whose favourite styles are funk, jazz and rock, will be making his debut with Miles High. Also new to Miles High, Alistair Robertson is a Wangaratta local who studied jazz improvisation at Victorian College of the Arts, and has been playing bass for 20 years. Alistair has played various festivals across Australia including Wangaratta, Mildura, Newcastle, Mackay. The gig at The Vine on Saturday night will include a couple of Miles Davis’ tunes along with others from Bill Withers, Vince Jones, Grover Washington Jnr, peppered with jazz standards. Also look out for The Daisies who’ll be playing their mellow style of jazz at The Vine on July 8. The Daisies combine double bass, guitar, vocals, clarinet and flugelhorn, and love playing jazz from the 50s and 60s from people like Cole Porter and Ella Fitzgerald. Tickets are available now at www.thevinehotel.net.au with shows starting at 8pm, a dance floor available and meals from 6pm.

THE official opening of the Petite Miniatures exhibition of textile artworks will be held at the Wangaratta Art Gallery on Saturday afternoon. Petite is a highlight of the gallery’s program and 2022 marks the twelfth anniversary since the inaugural event. The exhibition presents the foremost small-scale contemporary textile artworks from practicing contemporary practitioners and explores a diverse range of techniques and ideas. The opening will take place from 2pm until 3.30pm with RSVP required by June 23 to the gallery on 5722 0865.

RETURNING to performance after two years, Wangaratta’s community choir Ostinato will celebrate memorable music from the West End to Broadway with a show at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Sunday at 2.30pm. Hear music from the great theatrical productions as part of an uplifting show for all ages, with tickets available now at www. wpacc.com.au.

yourstars ARIES

(March 21 to April 19) Information you need might be coming in sporadically, but at least what you’re getting is valuable. Continue to wait until more is available before acting on that career move.

JAZZ HIGH: Hear tunes by Miles Davis, Bill Withers, Vince Jones, Grover Washington Jnr and more when the Miles High ensemble play at The Vine on Saturday night.

TAURUS

(April 20 to May 20) You continue on an upbeat cycle, and with that strong Taurean energy you should see favorable results from your hard work. A pleasant surprise awaits you in your private life.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) A misunderstanding needs more time to be worked out. Don’t give up on it just yet. Remain open to providing explanations, if called for. Another friend offers good advice.

VOLUNTEERS across the region will be recognised by the Rural City of Wangaratta during a special morning tea being held at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre Memorial Hall on Tuesday, June 28 from 10am until 11am. The event is designed to recognise all volunteers who are an essential part of the community, whether they coach a child’s team, are part of a local community services group, help out at an op-shop, or work at a neighbourhood house. The morning tea is free to attend but registration is essential by visiting www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Residents/Events/Volunteer-Morning-Tea.

KAMILAROI astrophysicist Krystal De Napoli, co-author of Astronomy: Sky Country, will speak at the Wangaratta Library on Saturday, July 2 at 10.30am. In Astronomy: Sky Country, emerging First Nations Krystal de Napoli and Karlie Noon explore the connections between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander environmental and cultural practices and the behaviour of the stars, and what must be done to preserve this knowledge into the future. Born in North East Victoria, Krystal has research experience in detecting exoplanets, galaxies, Indigenous astronomy, soft robotics, and AR gaming. Join Krystal at the library with bookings essential for the free event by contacting library staff on 5721 2366 or email library@wangaratta.vic. gov.au.

Petite Miniatures at the gallery

Community choir celebrates Broadway

Volunteer morning tea next week

Author talk at the Wangaratta Library

WHAT’S ON

CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) Fast action can correct a seemingly minor problem that has taken on some unexpectedly difﬁcult aspects. Stay with it until it’s resolved. News on a more positive note is due soon.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some snags

could cause delays in those plans you’re eager to see put into operation. But be patient. The Clever Cat will soon have good reason to celebrate a job well done.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Be

careful not to let that Virgin sensitivity dissuade you from being the hardheaded realist you should be at this time. Your goals are in sight. Stay focused on them.

LIBRA

(September 23 to October 22) A more positive aspect opens up, allowing you to make some important changes in a personal situation. Remember to seek balance and avoid extremes as you proceed.

SCORPIO

FAMILIAR STRANGE: North East Victorian artist Julianne Piko will be the special guest in a seated Q&A artist talk with MAMA curator Michael Moran in Albury tomorrow. Piko’s exhibition at MAMA is called Familiar Strange and explores the interconnectedness of all things in a more-thanhuman world through material, matter and minerals. Hear from the artist as part of a fascinating discussion within the exhibition space of Brindley Family Galleries from 11am with entry free, but registration required by visiting www.mamalbury.com.au/events.

Winton Festival of Speed in August

Hayley Jensen to visit The Vine

HISTORIC racing and motor shows return to Winton Motor Raceway for the Festival of Speed which will kick off on Saturday, August 6. There is expected to be over 500 cars racing and on show over three days, featuring the 50 kilometre historic touring car race, classic sports car feature race and super sprints for Group C tribute cars and historic sports sedans. To find out more or to register visit www.vhrr. com/wp/

AWARD winning country pop songstress and entertainer Hayley Jensen will bring her Breakin’ Hearts album tour to The Vine Hotel in North Wangaratta on Saturday, September 3. Nominated a finalist in the 2022 Golden Guitar Awards for ‘Female Artist of the Year’, Hayley is known for her powerhouse vocals, songwriting and unforgettable live performances. Also a star of Idol and The Voice, tickets for the show are available now at www.thevinehotel.net.au.

(October 23 to November 21) This is a good week to get out and enjoy the ﬁne times you missed while you were so deep in those workaday projects. Be sure to share it with that special person.

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) Work and play are in balance this week. However, expect news that could tip things toward the workplace for quite a while. But all to a good end.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) You’re more productive on the job than you have been in some time. That’s good. But be careful not to overlook some situations developing in your private life.

AQUARIUS

(January 20 to February 18) You’ve been doing a lot for others (as usual). But now it’s time to focus on your needs, including ﬁnally going on that long-delayed trip you’ve been hoping to make.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It’s

all smoothly going on ‘twixt you and that very special person in your life. But a colleague causes some disruption on the job that you might be called on to help settle.

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KING VALLEY NEWS Pest animal management field day AGRICULTURE Victoria and DELWP will hold a field day in Whitfield tomorrow to showcase the latest information and tools available to control feral pigs, foxes and wild dogs on farmlands. Agriculture Victoria advises farmers need a plan to manage pests that degrade farmland, prey on livestock and native animals and cause environmental damage. The expo will run from 10am to 2pm at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve and include presentations from Agriculture Victoria, DELWP, Parks Victoria, Victoria Police, Landcare and CMAs, with entry free and lunch provided, but registration is required at www.eventbrite.com.au. There will also be pest management organisations and suppliers with information and demonstrations on trapping, baiting and fencing.

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

Visitors enjoyed a creative winter wonderland in Moyhu

Community outreach event in Cheshunt THE National Recovery and Resilience Agency will be holding a community outreach event at the Cheshunt Hall on Monday, June 27 from 10.30am until 1.30pm, designed for farming communities. Drop in and have a chat to find out what support is available, with a free Rotary Australia barbecue on offer and $500 Rotary vouchers available to eligible farmers, farm workers, contractors and suppliers. For more information contact Hayley at hayley.payne@recovery.com.au.

CAPTIVATING: A beautiful tea cosy by Margaret Fox called ‘Mrs Mouse’s Tea House’ won the most creative tea cosy prize.

CHARMING: Cuddly cosy ‘BraBra’ by Sue Box won the most creative prize in the hot water bottle cosy category.

Community lunch in Edi Upper The next King Valley community lunch will be held at the Edi Upper Hall on Thursday, July 7 from 12pm. RSVP is required one week prior by calling Therese on 5729 3603.

Whitfield trash and treasure this Saturday THE trash and treasure outlet at the King Valley Community Memorial Hall is open on Saturdays from 10am until 2pm (cash only) with funds raised supporting the community facility. For more details including donations call Ange on 5729 8487. WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host a light luncheon and social gathering at its clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street, today from 12.30pm. Carpet bowls will run on Thursday and Monday from 12 noon, with cards (euchre) on Friday from 1.30pm, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday, also from 1.30pm - all at the clubrooms, or in the adjoining St Patrick’s supper room. The club is also planning a bus trip to Beechworth on Wednesday, June 29, leaving Wareena Park at 9.30am and visiting Burke Museum, with lunch at a Chinese restaurant followed by a visit to Beechworth Honey. WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group meets each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral. All welcome - for further information, call Keith Fleet on 0491 114 480, Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062 or Marlene O’Keefe on 0417 454 126. GLENROWAN Indoor Carpet Bowls is held at Glenrowan Recreation Reserve Hall each Wednesday - arrive 12.45pm for 1pm start. The competition runs until 3.30pm4pm, and is followed by afternoon tea.

FINE DESIGN: Winner of Most Outstanding Tea Cosy was a colourful, quilted piece by Bernadette Lamb. For details, phone Frank on 0409 662 462. ELDORADO Carpet Bowls is held every Thursday from 12.45pm at the Eldorado Community Hall. WANGARATTA Seniors Dance will be held on Friday, June 24 from 2pm to 4pm at the St Patrick’s supper room in Ford Street. The event is held on the fourth Friday of each month, with music by Rustic Ramblers, dance revision from 1.30pm to 2pm, $5 admission includes afternoon tea. For details, contact Margaret on 0407 357 226 or Ida on 0428 298 346. GROW, a peer support group for mental wellbeing, meets at Benalla’s Waminda Community House, 19 Ballintine Street, on Mondays from 10.30am. All welcome, no cost, phone 0448 052 769 for more information. WANGARATTA Concert Band rehearses on Mondays from 6.45pm to 9pm at the Avian Park Raceway Band Room in Newman Street. New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448. KEENAGERS Table Tennis plays on

SOCIAL CALENDAR Mondays and Thursdays from 8am to 10am at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. Morning tea provided - please bring your own cup. For more information, contact Trevor Wolfel on 0476 891 596. ROYAL Children’s Hospital Wangaratta Auxiliary will hold a street stall at the kiosk on the corner of Murphy and Reid Streets on Thursday, June 23, with knitted goods and baked items including freshly-made lamingtons available. THE Australian Plant Society (Wangaratta) will hold its next meeting on Thursday, June 23 from 7pm at the Masonic Hall in Appin Street. Guest speakers will be John and Joye Podubinski, on the theme ‘From There to Here’, focusing on the move from their previous to their current property and how it affected their gardening efforts. WANGARATTA Art Group meets

A DELICIOUS Devonshire tea and variety of creative and inspiring exhibits attracted dozens of people to the Moyhu CWA Tea Cosy Exhibition held at the Moyhu Memorial Hall over the Queen’s Birthday weekend. The Winter Wonderland theme was fitting in more ways than one, as visitors came in from the cold on what was also World Knitting Day (June 11) to tuck into piping hot tea and everyone’s favourite CWA scones, before browsing the exhibition. Moyhu CWA member Tina James said the event was all about creativity and fun, and offering local artists and crafters the opportunity to have what they’d made displayed in a fun and unique way. She said this year they left it up to the public to vote for their choice of award winners and the imagination shown by all those who entered certainly didn’t disappoint. “Moyhu CWA would like to thank the many people who helped to make the exhibition a success, and thanks must go to Wendy Norman for her generosity in loaning us some of her amazing war time knitting - as well as the ‘Elvis’ blanket - which many people admired,” she said. “Thank you also to the many people who entered the competition

every Tuesday at the Yarrunga Scout Hall from 10am to 2pm. New members welcome, enquiries to Michael on 0432 991 055. VETERAN and family morning tea is held at the Wangaratta RSL on the second Tuesday of each month. All ex-service personnel are most welcome, for further information contact 0447 217 768. OSTINATO Wangaratta and District Community Choir meets each Tuesday from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Log Cabin, corner Faithfull and Chisholm Streets, Wangaratta. New members are welcome to join this enthusiastic and welcoming group of singers. LIFEBALL is played every Tuesday from 1pm on the basketball court at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre. Lifeball is a non-contact game of netball, designed by a doctor and physio for the safety of mature players, with no running, walking backwards or throwing high balls, but enjoying fun and friendship. For more information, phone 0418 574 404.

and allowed us to display their work. “We had nearly 40 entries for the competition - with a special thank you to Moyhu and Myrrhee primary schools for their contribution - we have some very creative young people in our area.” Winner of Most Outstanding Tea Cosy was Bernadette Lamb with a beautifully quilted piece, while winner of Most Creative Hot Water Bottle Cosy was Sue Box with her quirky piece made from fur, felt (and some cleverly placed inserts from a bra for the ears) in her creation ‘BraBra’. Margaret Fox’s delightful tea cosy ‘Mrs Mouse’s Tea House’ understandably took out the Most Creative Tea Cosy prize. Most Outstanding Junior was won by River for her wonderful hot water bottle cosy “Fuzzy Butt the Koala” which was woven by River from a recycled t-shirt and embellished with felt to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Tina said because of everybody’s generosity, Moyhu CWA evening branch raised over $1300 for the Wang Night Shelter, which was an amazing result. “We hope to increase this with some online sales, so we encourage everyone to keep their eyes on our Moyhu CWA Facebook page,” she said.

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29/3/1952 - 20/6/2022 Passed away peacefully at Northeast Health Wangaratta at 12.08am Monday, June 20, 2022, supported by nieces, Erin and Megan. Dearly loved, and a great mate to many. Bushy was the youngest son of Thomas and Ruth, brother to Adrian and Paul (all dec). Beloved uncle to Megan, Cameron, Lee Anne and Erin. Great uncle to six nieces and nephews, and godfather to many. For funeral arrangements please see later paper or go to www.masonpark.com.au

I cried when you passed away I still cry today, Although I loved you dearly, I couldn’t make you stay, Your golden heart stopped beating, Had working hands at rest, God broke my heart to prove to me he only takes the best.

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To Pop/Grandfather, A light went out on Earth for me The day we said goodbye And on that day a star was born, The brightest in the sky Reaching through the darkness With its rays of purest white Lighting up the Heavens As it once lit up my life With beams of love to heal The broken heart you left behind Where always in my memory Your lovely star will shine.

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By RYAN MALCOLM A FIRE which broke out following a series of explosions at the rear of the Parfitt Road Plaza saw the evacuation of a number of businesses yesterday morning. Firefighting crews and a technical response vehicle were called to the plaza shortly after 11:30am, when they located a blaze which was promptly extinguished. Witnesses at the scene reported hearing the sound of “firecrackers” before plumes of black smoke began emanating from the rear of the business, where a number of tents and assorted belongings were located by responding firefighters. The scene was declared under control by 11:52am, with the scene ultimately handed over to Victoria Police. W BIG BLAZE: Firefighting crews donned breathing apparatus to extinguish a blaze at the rear of Parfitt Road Plaza yesterday. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

‘Dangerous drivers’ TWO speedsters have had their vehicles impounded by local officers as holidaymakers flocked to the region over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. Local police were deployed throughout the region’s major thoroughfares over the fourday statewide Operation Regal, in an effort to curb risk-taking and dangerous behaviour around the gateway to the state’s alpine region. A 23-year-old Sydney woman was detected travelling at speeds of up to 176kph southbound on

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the Hume Freeway near Glenrowan on Saturday evening, when she was intercepted by police and charged with a number of speeding matters. Her car was subsequently impounded, as was the vehicle of a 23-year-old Melbourne man the following evening after he

was intercepted travelling at up to 152kph also near Glenrowan, while under the influence of drugs. A total of 95 offences were detected by Wangaratta police officers throughout the weekend, according to Senior Sergeant Colin Provan of Wangaratta Highway Patrol. “There were no collisions in the area which is good - I didn’t hear of any issues up at Mount Hotham and Falls Creek,” he said. “There was some pretty good work by highway

patrol members to catch some dangerous drivers. “Police met their commitment to preliminary breath test (PBT) sites there were a number of sites set up throughout the weekend which carried out a total of 1395 PBTs. “We were very active and vigilant in enforcing drugs and alcohol legislation.” Some 158 offences were recorded throughout Eastern Region Division 4, which encompasses Wangaratta, Cobram and Wodonga regions.

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A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large ting a slightly better percentpart of how they perform age of 40+ scores at 3.6pc BY STEVE in VCE, but there are many compared to Cathedral’s KELLY other factors that contribute 3.3pc. their desired outcome such skelly@ nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta as getting into a university High School had a lesser mecourse of their choice. Wangaratta’s three sec- dian study score at 26, it was Despite students dealing ondary schools stack up well better than Galen and Cathewith adversity from the pan- when compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of demic in 2020 and the touted across the region and even 3.9. country-city education divide, several metropolitan counAcross the region Goulthey performed reasonably terparts across the state. burn Valley Grammar School well judging by the VCE study Galen Catholic College in Shepparton scores released by the Victo- and had a median Cathedral College both 35 with 21.6pc achieving rian Curriculum and Assess- achieved a median study 40+, placing ment Authority (VCCA). it 30th best in score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria.

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Beechworth Secondary College had a median study score of 29, but it was its 40+ score that was a standout with 13.7pc reaching the A grade figure. Benalla P-12 College had a median study score of 26, with zero over 40+, while FCJ College Benalla had a strong median of 30 with 6pc of scores 40+. Euroa Secondary College’s dux achieved one of the highest scores in the region with a 98.55 ATAR.

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Mansfield Secondary College had a median of 29 with 1.3pc of scores 40+. Myrtleford P-12 College had a median of 28 with 3.9pc of scores 40+, while Marian College had a median of 28 with zero scores 40+. Mount Beauty Secondary College had a median of 28, with 2.7pc of scores 40+. Wodonga Senior Secondary College had a median score of 23, with 1.1pc of scores 40+, while Catholic

College Wodonga had a median of 29, with 3.2pc 40+. Yarrawonga College P-12 was a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores 40+. The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik College in Hawthorn that had a median of 38 with 39.9pc of scores 40+, Mount Scopus Memorial College was next with 38 and 39.7pc, with Ballarat Clarendon College third with 38 and 38.4pc. For the full results visit vcaa.vic.adu.au.

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

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

THE Wang Repair Café will hold its next event tomorrow at Apex Park from 8am until 12pm. The café will have some t-shirt rugs for sale as well as other items, and cash donations as well as donations of unwanted Christmas presents for them to sell would be appreciated, as the volunteer-run organisation seeks assistance to cover its operating costs and ensure its continuation. Bring items in need of repair to the park tomorrow morning where volunteers will be on hand to help bring them back to life.

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

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double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra. “I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said. “It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve. “But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.” Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries. “I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said. “Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.

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“The offer I received was my first choice so I’m really happy with that. “I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now. “Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”

Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm. A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor. For more information visit the Wangaratta Arts Council on Facebook or come along to the meeting in the park on Sunday.

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WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday. The pair are both interested in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities. Kayla, 17, has been offered a

The Chairman, Board, Management and members of CFA regret the passing of their colleague and R൵HU WKHLU GHHSHVW sympathy to his wife Elspeth and children Zoe and Ash, and families.

Nine drivers were intercepted under the influence of drugs or alcohol within the division. A number of police operations this year have targeted the ‘fatal five’ of distracted driving, impaired driving, fatigued driving, speeding and failure to wear a seatbelt. Despite an influx of vehicles into the alpine region from Friday, Snr Sgt Provan said police had been largely pleased with what they had seen on

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WHYTE, Neil. Members of Wangaratta Probus Club are saddened by the passing of Past President Neil. A very highly respected and thought of member for 30 years. Deepest sympathy to Neil’s family.

Loved and loving husband of Yvonne for 58 years. Much loved dad to Kerrie and Glenn, father-in-law to Brian. Adored grandfather to Ben, Nic, Tara, Amy, Neve, Emma, Cody and Liam. Loved brother of Glad (dec) and Jan. In our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.

STEVENSON, Ernest Alfred. Adored and cherished father and father-in-law of Andrea and Paul. Devoted Pop of Abby and Steven, Joel and Chloe and Tayla and Jack. Loved great grandfather of Judd, Ollie and Reggie. Your love lives on inside of me and I will hold on tight. I’m jealous of the angels around the throne tonight.

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Tino a lock to negate Qld’s Cotter loss TINO Fa’asuamaleaui says he’s ready to play the full 80 minutes of State of Origin II as Queensland mull the novel predicament of how to replace Reuben Cotter. Debutant Cotter was a surprise starter for the game one victory in Sydney but justified coach Billy Slater’s faith with a 49-tackle, 80-minute effort at lock in a game played at blinding speed. It allowed the rookie coach to introduce reserve hooker Harry Grant and bench prop

Pat Carrigan early in the first half, both men dominating in what proved a strategic hurdle the Blues couldn’t overcome. Cotter’s ability to snuff out opposite number Isaah Yeo was also pivotal, the Blues’ No.13 unable to freely distribute to his halves in another tactical victory for Slater. Cotter’s absence with a hamstring injury has forced the giant Fa’asuamaleaui from prop to lock for Origin II in Perth on Sunday, pre-

senting Slater with a fresh conundrum. Lindsay Collins, free to play after escaping suspension for a dangerous tackle on the weekend, will move from the bench into a starting role while Jai Arrow takes his place on the bench. A nine-game Origin veteran, Arrow is a luxury at Slater’s disposal but the void left by Cotter is hard to ignore, Slater himself describing it as a “massive loss” when naming the team on Monday.

But Fa’asuamaleaui says the pack is ready to offset the Cotter loss, declaring he’s ready to play without a rest if needed. “I reckon I can do it,” he told AAP. “Reubs worked so hard and was so good and we are a different sort of style of player, but we’ll work hard for each other in the middle there and make up for it.” Fa’asuamaleaui didn’t see it as his sole responsibility to shut down Yeo, instead backing the pack to do that.

“That’s a whole-team thing but for me it’s just ‘keep it the same, keep it simple’,” he said. “What I do best is run as hard as I can and tackle as hard as I can; that’s just me.” Fa’asuamaleaui emerged during the Maroons’ underdog series win in 2020 but has endured frustration at both NRL and Origin level since, with his Gold Coast team currently last on the ladder. He said a series win in Perth would be a special

CONTROVERSIAL: Collingwood shouldn’t pay top dollar to retain Jordan De Goey, says ex-coach Nathan Buckley.

experience given the next generation of Queensland forwards now under veteran Josh Papalii’s wing. “He offers us so much, Papa is like a bit of a father figure to us and I guess we do have a bit of a (forwards) gang here,” he said. “We’re very close and Papa is great at setting the tone during the week, making sure we don’t overdo it and that we’re just ready to go at 5.50pm (local time) on Sunday.” - AAP

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Don’t pay top dollar for De Goey: Nathan Buckley FORMER Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says Jordan De Goey should accept whatever AFL contract offer Collingwood are willing to give him amid the fallout from his partying in Bali. Collingwood have been investigating after footage emerged on social media last week of De Goey, who was given permission by the club to travel to Bali, making crude gestures while at a nightclub. The Magpies have reportedly withdrawn a two-year deal, that had a trigger for two more seasons, they had on the table for free agent

De Goey and are yet to announce any action or punishment. Buckley coached De Goey, now 26, at the club from when he was drafted in 2014 until mid-2021, overseeing the talented forward/ midfielder through several off-field issues. The Bali incident comes after De Goey was stood down by Collingwood last October when he was arrested for a drunken incident at a New York nightclub. “I was of the opinion at the beginning of the year that Jordy should just take what Collingwood

offers him and repay the faith and I’m still of that opinion,” Buckley said on SEN’s Whateley. “I suppose in the subtext of that is I feel that Collingwood should not pay top dollar for Jordan De Goey. “I think they should offer him what they’re prepared to pay him and that he should just accept that and say, ‘thank you for your support, for your guidance and understanding as I try and navigate my life to go from being a young man who has made some blues to being a better contributor and better

Sister act helped Whitehead get to Games WHATEVER Haylee Whitehead does in her own gymnastics career, she can claim some credit for her older sister’s impressive achievements. Artistic gymnast Emily Whitehead will compete at her second Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after a brutal four years during which, in her words, “there have been a lot more downs than ups”. Among the many hardearned lessons since the Gold Coast Games, the 22-year-old found out that Haylee was the ideal lockdown training partner. After winning two bronze

medals at the 2018 Games, Whitehead’s career shuddered to a halt the following year when she suffered two serious back fractures. It meant three months in a back brace, at a time when she should have been preparing for the Tokyo Olympics. Then, a week after Emily returned to full training, Melbourne went into its first COVID-19 lockdown. “I am beyond proud. I know I couldn’t have done this without my support system - they really carried me through those challenging times,” Emily said. Haylee, 10 years her junior

and also a gymnast, proved Emily’s lockdown secret training weapon. “She kept me going through lockdown. She was so excited to train at home with me,” Whitehead said. “It was just nice to see someone so excited and push me. “She’s pretty keen to achieve some of the things I’ve achieved.” Whitehead went to her first Olympics in Tokyo and is among four members of the Birmingham gymnastics team, announced on Monday, who are going to their second Commonwealth Games. - AAP

person and more contributory to a greater environment, not just on the field but off the field’. “I still think that if the club chooses to continue with him, I think that should be their parameters that they continue with him on and I think Jordy should be pretty thankful if that occurs.” Buckley wasn’t impressed by De Goey lamenting “persecution” by media after the Bali footage emerged. “To try and defend yourself after the fact was a really bad decision and it’s created a situation that the

club didn’t need,” he said. Meanwhile Magpies youngsters Jack Ginnivan and Isaac Quaynor have attracted scrutiny for a nowdeleted video where they rate imaginary women. Ginnivan and Quaynor were joining a TikTok trend where one person described a fictional woman, rating them out of 10 based on looks. They then specify that woman has an attached flaw or positive trait, such as having bad teeth or being wealthy, then ask the other person to re-rate the woman. - AAP

No end in sight for Cats veteran Hawkins CHRIS Scott believes Tom Hawkins is still improving as a player as the veteran spearhead leads the line in Geelong’s AFL premiership push. Hawkins kicked his 700th career goal during the Cats’ win over West Coast last week and sits third in the Coleman Medal tally this season with 36 majors. The 33-year-old has played 315 games since his debut in 2007 but is showing no signs of slowing down. “I think his capacity to adjust with the way the game’s shifted is something

that’s taken a few by surprise,” Geelong coach Scott told Fox Footy. “My observation watching him early in his career is he was a really big lump of a kid. “He’s a really talented sportsperson, not just a footballer. If you watch him swing a tennis racquet or a golf club, he’s a technician, and he’s always had that. “But he’s grown into his body and learnt how to use it over the years and now his craft is as good as any key forward going around. “He doesn’t rely on his

physical attributes as much.” Hawkins (701) sits third on Geelong’s all-time leading goal-kicker list behind club legends Gary Ablett (1021) and Doug Wade (834). The modern champion, a two-time premiership star, has reached that point despite being renowned for his unselfish, team-first attitude. “I don’t think the 700 goals is in any way a fair reflection of what he’s been,” Scott said. “The sum of his game is so much more than just goals.” - AAP

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AFL legend gives young Tigers some pointers By NATHAN DE VRIES THE under 17 Tigers received the wisdom of one of the game’s greats in their match against Mansfield on Sunday, when seven-time premiership player Michael Tuck stopped by to teach the next generation a thing or two. Tuck played 426 games with Hawthorn in a career spanning almost two decades, and boasts two All-Australian nods and AFL Hall of Fame status. Tigers vice president Brett McClen said he was able to get Tuck to come down through a family connection. “Michael’s wife, Fay, is my first cousin - when our coach told us a couple

of months ago that he was going to be away, I thought I’d call in a favour,” McClen said. “It’s a long season and we’re in the colder, wetter parts of the year, so we thought it would be nice to have a different face, different voice, and to pass on some experience. “We let them (the team) know during the week so they had time to get on YouTube and make sure they understood fully the extraordinary career and experience that ‘Tucky’ has so they could make the most of the opportunity.” Tuck said it was great to pass on some of his knowledge to the future stars of the game.

WISDOM: Michael Tuck offered some wise words to the under 17 Tigers before their Sunday match. PHOTO: Nathan de Vries

CAUGHT: Ruby Newton tries to get a handball off from Nathan Allan in the under 12 Imperials v College “Fight MND” match on Saturday. PHOTO: Taite Sims

MUDBATH: The ground was muddy at the Barra Reserve, as College’s Charlie O’Brien is brought to the ground by Zeke Hogan. PHOTO: Taite Sims

AGILE: Jamie Scheier outmanoeuvres his opponant. PHOTO: Charlie Young

HIT OUT: Kangaroos’ Hamish Laverty goes up in the ruck against Junior Magpies’ Callum Bott in their under 17 clash. PHOTO: Charlie Young

UNDER 17 SCOREBOARD College Imperials

5.5 0.1

8.6 0.1

9.11 0.4

7.5 3.2

14.8 20.11 3.2 3.2

23.14 (152) 4.3 (27)

GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: S. Comensoli 8, L. Allan 3, A. Newton 3, L. Barbour 2, T.Ellis 2, S. Phillips 2, K. Anderson 1, C. Donald 1, J. Wohlers 1. KANGAROOS: J. Blake 1, R. Downing 1, C. Hines 1, J. Jones 1. BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: S. Comensoli, A. Newton, S. Phillips, L. Allan, T. Ellis, R. Burrows. KANGAROOS: J. Jones, C. Hines, B. Watson, C. Swinburne, C. McCormack, R. Downing.

Benalla Bulldogs Centrals

2.3 6.3

3.5 10.5

5.5 15.9

6.6 (42) 18.10 (118)

GOALS: BENALLA BULLDOGS: M. Macfarlane 2, R. Sammon 2, J. Liddington 1, J. Russell 1. CENTRALS: H. Barry 3, C. Gilbert 3, C. Eames 2, B. Hammill 2, B. Paul 2, S. Rourke 2, C. Hernandez 1, M. Presianni 1, A. Simmonds 1, unknown 1. BEST: BENALLA BULLDOGS: J. Cooke, D. Farley, B. Calvert, R. Sammon, J. Russell, S. Van de Paverd. CENTRALS: S. Rourke, C. Gilbert, unknown, C. Johnson, J. Hadley, H. Barry.

Tigers Mansfield

1.1 2.0

2.1 4.1

4.1 7.3

GOLDEN BOOT: Lenny Sims kicked five majors for College on the weekend. PHOTO: Taite Sims

SAFE HANDS: Blake Newton’s mitts secure the mark. PHOTO: Charlie Young

UNDER 14 SCOREBOARD 10.14 (74) 1.4 (10)

GOALS: COLLEGE: C. Lugg 3, J. Brenia 2, J. Massey-Chase 2, J. Cook 1, C. Monk 1, K. Pensak 1. IMPERIALS: M. Bihun 1. BEST: COLLEGE: L. Jones, H. Nolan, N. Thomas Scholte, N. O’Kane, J. Massey-Chase, H. Lloyd. IMPERIALS: B. Little, J. Dieckmann, N. Hall, M. Semmens, M. Vincent, C. Maher.

Junior Magpies Kangaroos

TEAMWORK: The under 17 Tigers side, with Michael Tuck.

4.5 (29) 12.4 (76)

GOALS: TIGERS: R. McKay 2, D. Cleal 1, K. McKelvie 1. MANSFIELD: R. Northcott 6, N. Taylor 2, C. Azzopardi 1, A. Dean 1, W. Friday 1, A. Thomson 1. BEST: TIGERS: J. Whitehouse, E. White, H. Mullane, S. Allan, R. McKay, W. Carmody. MANSFIELD: R. Northcott, J. Marks, R. Hall, R. Reeve, A. Thomson, S. Murphy.

College Imperials

0.2 3.1

0.3 6.2

0.4 8.3

UNDER 12 SCOREBOARD 1.9 (15) 9.8 (62)

GOALS: COLLEGE: C. Haring 1. IMPERIALS: M. Marek 3, C. Flynn 2, A. Direen 1, M. Feldtmann 1, M. Gay 1, E. Jones 1. BEST: COLLEGE: C. Haring, L. Smith, Z. Peebles, H. Fitzgerald, H. Allan, D. Ciccone. IMPERIALS: J. Marek, M. Pearson, M. Semmens, A. Direen, A. Schultz, L. Ingleton.

Junior Magpies Kangaroos

1.1 3.1

2.3 7.3

4.6 11.5

4.7 (31) 13.7 (85)

GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: C. Allan 2, M. Chennell Jarvis 1, J. Comensoli 1. KANGAROOS: W. Graham 3, J. Coleman 2, E. Mullins 2, E. Clayton 1, K. Jackson 1, S. McCormack 1, A. O’Brien 1, H. Pople 1, O. Reynolds 1. BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: B. Newton, J. Hewitt, J. Comensoli, C. Allan, C. Bott, L. Sammon. KANGAROOS: J. Coleman, O. Reynolds, K. Jackson, E. Clayton, E. Mullins, S. McCormack.

Benalla Bulldogs Centrals

1.0 1.0 2.1 5.4 10.10 18.12

3.2 (20) 21.17 (143)

GOALS: BENALLA BULLDOGS: C. Breheny 1, J. Montgomery 1, J. Walker 1. CENTRALS: C. Curr 4, R. McNamara 4, B. Blackford 3, C. Boman 2, R. Parsons 2, D. Balfour 1, H. Cornhill 1, A. Jayet 1, J. Lewis 1, E. Miliankos-King 1, K. Wohlers 1. BEST: BENALLA BULLDOGS: C. Breheny, C. Squires, J. Priest, M. Beaton, H. Carter, J. Stovell. CENTRALS: R. McNamara, A. Jayet, K. Wohlers, C. Curr, S. Johnson, B. Blackford.

Bright Myrtleford

1.1 3.0

2.2 4.0

2.6 6.0

2.8 (20) 7.2 (44)

GOALS: BRIGHT: T. Brierty 1, D. Hika 1. MYRTLEFORD: B. McMasters 2, S. Muraca 2, Z. Menz 1, B. Robb 1. BEST: BRIGHT: D. Hika, A. Hargreaves, J. Thomson, F. Stephens, L. Russell, O. Dalbosco. MYRTLEFORD: J. Novak, S. Muraca, O. Benson, L. McManus, B. Robb, A. Morgan.

Tigers Mansfield

0.0 0.5

1.2 3.8

1.5 7.10

3.6 (24) 10.12 (72)

GOALS: TIGERS: Z. Carroll 1, M. Correll 1, L. Webb 1. MANSFIELD: J. Benton 2, C. Purday 2, C. Caminos 1, H. Craddock 1, H. Desmond 1, O. Guppy 1, M. Payne 1, T. Polkinhorne 1. BEST: TIGERS: O. Mullane, W. Farrington, X. Dodgshun, M. Correll, J. Perna, J. Knight. MANSFIELD: J. Benton, H. Desmond, C. Dobson, J. Day, C. Purday, L. Smith.

College Imperials

0.4 0.0

3.7 0.0

12.8 0.0

14.8 (92) 2.0 (12)

GOALS: COLLEGE: L. Sims 5, N. Allan 4, C. O’Brien 3, T. Cook 1, R. Monk 1. IMPERIALS: L. Campbell 1, J. Irvine 1. BEST: COLLEGE: L. Sims, D. Ciccone, C. O’Brien, N. Allan, B. Hallinan, L. O’Brien. IMPERIALS: T. Koop, Z. Hogan, L. Campbell, D. Sanders, I. Robinson, R. Newton.

Junior Magpies Kangaroos

1.0 1.0

1.3 2.1

1.3 3.3

1.3 (9) 5.7 (37)

GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: J. Pell 1. KANGAROOS: A. Symons 3, B. Jackson 1, M. Skermer 1. BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: M. James, S. McIntosh, T. White, L. Cannata, H. Allan, J. Pell. KANGAROOS: A. Symons, M. Murphy, U. Holt, M. Skermer, C. Kelly, E. Byrne.

Benalla Bulldogs 2.1 Centrals

4.3 1.1

6.48.4 (52) 1.1 1.2

3.2 (20)

GOALS: BENALLA BULLDOGS: R. Hilton 4, J. Fry 1, J. Montgomery 1, K. Thwaites 1, R. White 1. CENTRALS: S. Gales 1, A. Knobel 1, Y. Yeoman 1. BEST: BENALLA BULLDOGS: K. Thwaites, J. Montgomery, R. Hilton, N. White, J. Fry, H. Ross. CENTRALS: S. Gales, N. Jones, A. Fraser, N. Paul, T. Yeoman, A. Castle.

Bright Myrtleford Red

1.3 0.0

2.3 0.0

2.5 0.0

3.7 (25) 0.0 (0)

GOALS: BRIGHT: O. Herschell 1, O. Lewis 1, N. White 1. BEST: BRIGHT: H. Bruneau, G. Banks, H. West, N. White, C. Nightingale, O. Lewis. MYRTLEFORD RED: G. Corcoran, N. Harris, B. Montgomery, B. McMahon, K. Morgan, X. Millar.

Myrtleford Black Tigers

1.0 0.1

1.1 1.1

1.1 1.2

3.1 (19) 1.2 (8)

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD BLACK: S. Lupo 2, M. McKeone 1. TIGERS: unknown 1. BEST: MYRTLEFORD BLACK: S. Lupo, C. Borsi, H. McIntyre, O. Hunkin, Z. Hazeldine, J. Allan. TIGERS: R. Webb, M. Togolo Hill, T. Jones, T. Tilbrook, H. Sharp, M. Simpson.

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SPORT

WHOROULY LIONS: (Back L-R) Holly Podubinski, Shai Podubinski, Lily Purss, Jasmine Uebergang, (front L-R) Indiana Fraser, Ebonnie Clifford, Lara Marek-Rhodes, Olivia Millis, (absent) Violet Harrison.

MILAWA RED: (Back L-R) Jada Ryan, Layla Graham, Anniston Holt, Addison Scutt, Taya Dickson, (front L-R) Jorja Sessions, Fern Tucker, Peyton Kay, Sadie Skewes.

LET IT GO: Ruby Bihun prepares to pass. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

GOOD TAKE: Saints Black’s Jade Hazeldine takes the ball high. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Junior netballers return from the bye week in style

JUNIOR netballers returned to the courts from a weekend off on Saturday morning. Round seven results: Premier League A: Magpies Black 12 (Imogen Robinson) def by Rovers Brown 32 (Annie Harding). Rovers Gold 16 (Ruby Bihun) def by Magpies White 34 (Eloise Sheridan). Saints Black 32 (Tessa Howden)

def Magpies Pink 9 (Lexi Stamp). Premier League B: Rovers Yellow 26 (Charlotte Harris) def Saints Red 21 (Daeja Murtagh). Milawa Red 15 (Addyson Scutt) def Whorouly Lions 9 (Bianca Cunneen). Rovers Pink 19 (Mia Mitchell/ Remy Lloyd) def Rovers Navy 11 (Lia Mckeown).

Section 1: Rovers White 4 (Olivia Murray) def by Greta Dev 20 (Imogen Mattey). Yarra Sevens 21 (Charlotte Seal) def Tarrawingee 12 (Emily Bevan). Rovers Orange 21 (Sophia Davidson) def Milawa Blue 14 (Stella Bennett). Section 2: Dynamite 23 (Madison Olenczuk) def Rovers Black 6

(Molly Thomas). Moyhu Dev 24 (Charlotte Bongers) def Hotshots 9 (Chelsea Hunkin). Swifts 5 (Tilly Pickett) def by The Rockets 26 (Imogen Bradley). Section 3: Wang Stars 18 (Charlotte Van Der Zalm) def Alpha Wolves 13 (Remi Thewlis). Whorouly Cubs 8 (Violet Harri-

Devils FA Cup final ends in drama

By WILLSON MACK

WANGARATTA City’s FA Cup dreams were shattered in remarkable fashion on Saturday night. The Devils led Albury United 1-0 with just three minutes to play at Kelly Park but United’s star striker in Melkie Woldemichael had other ideas when he converted to force extra time, or so everyone thought. It was the 89th minute when the drama would unfold as Stoycho Ivanov lunged to tackle Woldemichael but brought him down awarding a penalty to United. Woldemichael would step up to the spot to take his kick but it was saved by Wangaratta goalkeeper Tommy McCarron in outstanding fashion. However, game officials ruled McCarron’s save not fair as he had stepped off his line, meaning Woldemichael would have to retake the penalty. The second time around United’s X-Factor picked out the top right-hand corner and McCarron wasn’t able to block, sparking celebrations from Albury United’s players and supporters. Wangaratta City coach Daniel Vasilevski couldn’t believe what he was witnessing in the final minutes. “You just could not see that coming,” Vasilevski said. “We were in control for most of the game, 1-0 up with three or four minutes to go we thought we were up and I think they thought they’d lost. “The game turned on its head though and it was disappointing that we couldn’t close the game out.

BOILING OVER: There was plenty of feeling in Wangaratta City’s FA Cup final loss to Albury United on Saturday night. PHOTOS: Border Mail/Mark Jesser “We’ve played them before and they did the same thing, they kicked two goals in the last 10 minutes.” As for the game defining decision, Vasilevski said it was a tough call. “It’s a hard one to swallow,” he said. “Not only was it a tough call but for the penalty to then be retaken after it was saved I’m just not sure about that. “In our league where there isn’t VAR (Video Assistant Referee) how can you clearly see that his foot left the line. “It’s a big call.” The controversial encounter only fuels the fire between the two sides and sets up a monumental clash when the pair

meets again in round 18. “In all honesty it would’ve been great to win but we’re not too concerned, we just need to focus on the regular season now,” Vasilevski said. “I’m hoping the boys take some motivation out of this and we’re able to bring that when we get another chance at them later in the season. “It only adds to the rivalry.” Injuries to star winger Liam Nash (hamstring) and Vitaly Leschen (calf) only make the loss even more bitter, especially given the fact Leschen only just returned from injury. The pair will miss this weekend’s clash against Myrtleford, a team the Devils also have a fierce rivalry against. GOAL: Dan Kelly strikes a volley.

son) def Doves 7 (Lucy Sinclair). Netburners 16 (Mia Younger) def Star Strikers 3 (Emily Judd). Section 4: Wild West 3 (Polly Oats) def by Firebirds 31 (Maddie Rea). Milawa Saints 12 (Charlee Clark) def Panthers 5 (Bronte Arnott). Renegades 11 (Emily Clare) def by Wolf Pack 13 (Amelia Dews).

Lady Devils thankful for the journey after FA Cup final loss By NATHAN DE VRIES IT was an open and shut game in the final of the women’s FA Cup on Saturday night, when Wangaratta were knocked out of the park 8-1 by Albury Hotspurs, but the experience of making a final was second to none. The Lady Devils conceded four goals in the first half, but managed to peg one back to deny Hotspurs a clean sheet. Coach Lockie Campbell said just making it to the final was a great achievement. “The highlight for us as a squad was definitely just getting the chance to play in the final,” he said. “Having such a young team with no depth and not much experience, they did an amazing job to get there. “From the start I tried to get the girls to flood our front line, in turn weakening our defenders. “Playing on such a large pitch didn’t help us with how we wanted to line up and play, so Hotspurs were able to play around us in all of the holes we weren’t filling. “We’ve been working hard at training and the girls are ready to bounce back at Hotspurs again this Thursday night, as our catch-up game from round five.” In the reserves, the Lady Devils handed out a clobbering of their own to Twin City, downing the Wanderers 5-0 on Sunday. Division two coach Georgia Mahoney said the win was another feather in the side’s cap, with the Lady Devils having every chance of taking out the title. “We had a full team on Sunday, which gave us full advantage to practice everything we do at training and apply it in a game situation,” she said. “Although Twin City aren’t the strongest team, they put up a fight against us and it put some of our players under pressure. “All our goals were executed fabulously - there was intention behind each of them, not just accidental goals, so we were very happy with the turnout. “I’m confident we are looking good coming into finals and how not doubted us one bit. “It’s looking to be a great season for the div two women and I’m very proud of the team we put out on the pitch every week.”

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NETBALL REVIEW

ROUND

Magpies shown benchmark, Hawks outclassed by Tigers

By WILLSON MACK

WANGARATTA netballers know where they need to get to if they’re to feature deep in finals action this season. Despite showing plenty of effort against the second placed Yarrawonga, the Magpies fell by 10 goals at JC Lowe Oval on Saturday afternoon. It was a tight first half with only three goals separating the pair at the main break, but ultimately it would be the Pigeons who hit their straps to run away 50-40 victors. It was Yarrawonga’s Madeleine Allen who did the damage, netting 18 goals in a stellar performance, while Wangaratta’s Leah Jenvey continued her strong season. Wangaratta co-coach Hannah Grady believes it was a great learning curve for her girls. “We were competitive at different stages throughout the game, we had good phases but then we had lapses,” Grady said. “You’re always going to have lapses against good teams and they took advantage of that so that was where the score blew out a bit. “We were disappointed but at the same time we lost Shel (Rachelle) Petts on the Friday night who had a sore hamstring and Amy Byrne was also out. “Zara Berry had to come in late and that was a lot to put on her but she held her own and stepped up.” Jenvey has been an outstanding addition to the Magpies lineup after returning from ‘maternity leave’.

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SCOREBOARD A GRADE: Bright 35 def by Bonnie Doon 43 Whorouly 39 def by Goorambat 42 Tarrawingee 21 def by Greta 67 Moyhu 54 def King Valley 36 Nth Wang 28 def by Benalla 78. B GRADE: Bright 41 def by Bonnie Doon 50 Whorouly 42 def by Goorambat 45 Tarrawingee 47 def Greta 33; Moyhu 60 def King Valley 23 Nth Wang 52 def Benalla 46. B RESERVE: Bright 35 def by Bonnie Doon 51 Whorouly 59 def Goorambat 17 Tarrawingee 35 def Greta 24 Moyhu 31 def by King Valley 39 Nth Wang 37 def Benalla 34. C GRADE: Bright 21 def by Bonnie Doon 60; Nth Wang 38 drew w Benalla 38; Tarrawingee 36 def Greta 29 Moyhu 30 def King Valley 32 UNDER 15s: Bright 11 def by Bonnie Doon 37; North Wang 28 def Benalla 19 Tarrawingee 21 def by Greta 22 Whorouly 48 def Goorambat 21 Moyhu 22 def King Valley 11. Rd13 - Saturday, June 25 Bonnie Doon vs Whorouly Benalla All Blacks vs Milawa Tarrawingee vs King Valley Goorambat vs North Wangaratta Moyhu vs Bright Greta-Bye

SCOREBOARD A Grade:

Yarrawonga 50 def Wangaratta 40

BEST: Yarrawonga: Madeleine Allan 2, Kylie Leslie 1. Wangaratta: Leah Jenvey 3, Kate Dean 2, Issy Byrne 1. GOALS: Yarrawonga: Madeleine Allan 18, Bridget Cassar 16, Sarah Senini 16. Wangaratta: Georgia Clark 27, Grace Patterson 10, Zara Berry 3.

Wangaratta Rovers 36 def by Albury 48

BEST: Wangaratta Rovers: Jenna McLeod 3 Gracie Reid 2 Hidden Player 1 Albury: Skye Hillier 3 Kristen Andrews 2 Karina Cameron 1 . GOALS: Wangaratta Rovers: Hidden Player 20, Sarah Riches 16. Albury: Alison Meani 25 Skye Hillier 23.

GOOD PASS: Mikaela Trethowan throws a pass. “Leah’s been a great inclusion for us,” Grady said. “She’s so positive and gives it everything so personally I love playing with her. “I think she’s enjoyed being back out on the court as well.” The loss puts the Magpies two wins behind the Pigeons and Lavington who are in second and third place respectively,

COMPOSED: Gracie Reid takes the ball. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

only separated by percentage. Wangaratta are now the sole fourth placed team, a win inside the top four. Meanwhile, Wangaratta Rovers put up a tireless effort to fall 12 goals short of Albury at WJ Findlay Oval. The Hawks effort couldn’t be questioned but the Tigers were just too good to lead at every break,

coming away 48-36 winners. Jenna McLeod was influential in Wangaratta Rovers’ defence, while Gracie Reid was solid in the midcourt. For the winning team, Alison Meani netted 25 goals, while Skye Hillier was impressive. Wangaratta Rovers sit in ninth position with one win to their name.

Myrtleford 32 def by CorowaRutherglen 60; Wodonga 37 def by North Albury 54; Lavington 55 def Wodonga Raiders 33. B Grade: Yarrawonga 50 def Wangaratta 43; Lavington 49 def Wodonga Raiders 38; Wodonga 53 def North Albury 43; Myrtleford 39 def Corowa-Rutherglen 37; Wang Rover 34 def by Albury 50. C Grade: Yarrawonga 50 def Wangaratta 33; Lavington 38 def Wodonga Raiders 29; Wodonga 33 def by North Albury 43; Wang Rovers 31 def by Albury 35; Myrtleford 28 def by CorowaRutherglen 57. 17 & Under: Lavington 27 def by Wodonga Raiders 53; Myrtleford 55 def Corowa-Rutherglen 34; Wodonga 55 def North Albury 54; Wang Rovers 42 def Albury 28; Yarrawonga 46 def Wangaratta 45.

NETBALL REVIEW Bats soar over Lions as Blues keep dominating By NATHAN DE VRIES

DOWNTOWN: Taylah Reidy channels her inner basketballer in the Blues’ 46 goal win over Tarrawingee on Saturday. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

UP THE WING: WD Amanda Cassidy moves the ball out from the defensive end. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

READY TO GO: Alex Davies looks for an option from the centre circle in the Bats’ three goal win over Whorouly. PHOTO: Nathan de Vries

GOORAMBAT pulled off a stunning come-from-behind win at Whorouly on Saturday, playing catch up all day to take a three goal win over the Lions. The Bats kept attacking and fighting after trailing by five goals at quarter time, making the most of turnovers to sneak ever closer to Whorouly. Co-coach Amelia Gall said the match was a phenomenal showing from a far from full-strength side. “It was a tough game but we kept fighting, kept chipping away and came out on top, which was great,” she said. “We didn’t go into the game thinking it would be easy - they’re (Whorouly) a good team and they’ve got some good, young, talented players there so it was great to have a good contest and for our girls to keep their head and keep chipping away with it. “We’ve got Jacinta Beavis, she’s coming back from an ankle injury, and we’re still missing Chelsea Beavis through a back injury so we’re just playing around with the teams again.” After two weeks away from competition - a bye in round 11 and the split round last weekend - Gall said the way her team came back and performed

gave her great hope for a potential finals berth. “It was probably good timing for us, but probably having two weeks off was a long time,” she said. “We don’t know when Chelsea will be back, but the other girls are coming through strongly, so we’ll keep chipping away and keep trying to get the wins. “We swung Ella Sheehan down into shooting - she’s usually a defender - and she really stood up as a 17 year old, so we were really impressed by how she’s adapting to the game. “My co-coach Sarah Osborne, she really stepped up in her roles down in the defensive end, she created a lot of turnovers with Alex Davies.” In other matches over the weekend, Greta extended their winning streak with a 67-21 obliteration of Tarrawingee. The Blues restricted the Bulldogs to a one goal third term, while shooters Taylah Reidy (40 goals) and Lindsey Humphries (27 goals) kept their side ahead in the goal circle. Benalla All Blacks submitted a comprehensive 50 goal win over North Wangaratta on the Hawks’ new courts, while the Hoppers took the points over King Valley 54-36.

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Milestone match for female Hawks

WANGARATTA Rovers’ open women’s team enjoyed a 65 point victory over Thurgoona Bulldogs while celebrating 40 games for the club’s female football program, and Amy Collins’ involvement in all of them. Collins kicked three goals in the first term, while Bianca Mulqueen was outstanding in the first quarter and had an immediate impact in the second. Emma Gosbell displayed her usual running, team play and long kicking, Jo Maples was solid in defence, with great support from Jacinta Findlay, Kate Burns and Deb Platfuss, and Bron McGorlick kicked a great goal. Rovers went into half-time six goals up, and in the third term Maples moved to the forward line and Findlay got a chance to run through the middle, while Lily Kozuharoff kicked two quick goals in the third, and Jess Whitehead booted her third goal for the game from a mark and set shot. Jess Byrne combined with Burns and Celia Piesse to help the Hawks go into the final break with an eight-goal lead. Deb Platfuss was thrown into the ruck and gave the Rovers first chance at the ball, while Dakota McAliece tried hard all game and Findlay kicked two great goals on the run. Final score: Wangaratta Rovers 14.7 (91) defeated Thurgoona Bulldogs 4.2 (26). Awards: Bianca Mulqueen, Amy Collins, Jo Maples, Jess Byrne, Emma Gosbell, Jacinta Findlay. Goals: Amy Collins 4, Jess Whitehead 3, Jacinta Findlay 2, Lily Kozuharoff 2, Bianca Mulqueen, Bron McGorlick, Celia Piesse. Rovers’ under 14s met a fastrunning, accurate Bulldogs outfit which piled on four goals in the first term and five in the second. Standout play in the challenging first half came from Lily CurrieFraser’s terrific running, chasing

IMPRESSIVE: Storm King recorded a whopping eight length win at the Wangaratta Turf Club’s races last Thursday. PHOTO: Racing Photos

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CELEBRATION: Goal scorer Ammy Thompson celebrates with Sophie Boyle. and contesting. In the second half the players showed improvement. In defence, Sadie Skewes and captain for the day Lucy Kiely teamed together, while defender Lily Gibb and midfielder Erin Collins performed well, and Molly Thomas rose to the challenge of the ruck contest in the final term. Pippa O’Conner provided plenty of run despite having already played a game of soccer that day. The Hawks’ final quarter was their strongest, outscoring the Bulldogs two points to two goals, with a lovely passage of play involving Sadie Skewes, Lily Gibb and Eliza Harding a highlight. Keeping the Bulldogs to one goal after half-time was a terrific defensive effort from the team. Final score: Thurgoona Bulldogs

MILESTONE: Amy Collins is chaired off after her 40th game for Wangaratta Rovers on Sunday.

10.8 (68) defeated Wangaratta Rovers 2.0 (12). Goals: Eliza Harding. Awards: Lucy Kiely, Pippa O’Connor, Eliza Harding, Erin Collins. The under 17s met a much-improved Thurgoona, who adapted more quickly to the heavy conditions. Ali Jones, Alana McKenna and captain for the day Lili Fan applied pressure early, but it was Sophie Boyle and Clare Collins with their run out of the backline who kept the Hawks in touch in the first half; the two girls gathered more than 35 possessions between them. Rovers dominated the third quarter; Mack Clark was terrific in the ruck, and mids Trinny Preer, Ruby Bihun and Ali Jones started to win the ball from the centre

clearances, while Ella Bradley took strong marks and earned plenty of kicks. Lily Gibb, playing up from the under 14s, read the play well and had a great quarter on the wing, and Sophie Boyle enjoyed her freedom at centre half forward. The free-flowing final quarter allowed Thurgoona to score four goals, but the run of Clarke, Bradley, Jones and Gibb around the ground ensured the Rovers had plenty of the play, and with lots of hustle and sheer determination, the forward line finally found Ammy Thompson, who snapped truly. Final score: Thurgoona Bulldogs 10.6 (66) defeated Wangaratta Rovers 1.3 (9). Goal: Ammy Thompson. Awards: Ella Bradley, Lily Gibb, Ruby Bihun, Ash Shallue.

Greta cricket making strides into the future By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN THE Greta Cricket Club is looking to make cricket a fun and social occasion in order to attract and retain members for the upcoming season. Greta held its annual general meeting last Wednesday night and made significant progress in filling all committee positions, something that has not been achieved in some years for the club prior to the start of a season. The club is also excited about the prospect of bringing in an under

14s team for the upcoming season, after only fielding an under 12s team last season. Club president David Allen said the club had great numbers in the under 12s and is excited to welcome in an under 14s team. “We’ve got the two junior sides to come in this season, we could use a few more players to sure up the numbers but it’s really good,” he said. “We’re fairly confident we can chase up a few of the juniors’ parents to step up on the committee to bring in more of a focus on the juniors.”

On the senior side of the spectrum, Allen said the club will be learning off last season’s premature decision to have a C grade team without a certainty on playing numbers, which saw the C grade team lasting only four games before forfeiting. Instead, the club will look to stick with just a B grade team and consolidate the squad of players before adding another team. “We want them (the players) to build a group together and stay together going forward in the years,” he said.

“We’re not going to make the same mistake as last season.” Allen said in order to retain players and juniors, it’s going to be important to keep a fun and positive environment around the club. “Our main focus is to get the club back to being enjoyable and really social, there was a marked improvement on that last year,” he said. “We’re always happy chasing any support, sponsors or players and we’re looking stable, which is good.”

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The three-year-old gelding has won three times under Brisbourne, as well as being among the placings on three occasions from nine starts. “Otelo’s a good little horse,” Brisbourne said. “He’s won three times and placed numerous times for us so we’ve been happy with him. “We were worried on Thursday that he might’ve been carrying too much weight (61.5kg) for a small horse but the race seemed to suit him well. “He’s got another six weeks left as a three-year-old so we’ll probably try him over 1200m at Sandown on a Wednesday before he turns four.” Brisbourne’s Quick Enuff also won for the in-form trainer on Saturday taking his season tally to a whopping 42 winners with two months of this season to come. “We had 32 winners last season so it’s just good that we’re building,” Brisbourne said. “We’ve had four winners in the past week and we’re now at 42 so we’re sitting nicely.” Brisbourne is expected to have runners at Wodonga on Saturday. Meanwhile, Craig Weeding grabbed a double at Albury on Monday afternoon. Flying Gem ($3.80) held off her rivals to win her maiden in race one, while Prince Of Helena returned to form with an impressive victory in race five (open handicap).

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MUDDY AFFAIR LUKE O’Brien (pictured) and his College teammates battled it out in the mud against Imperials in the WDJFL’s under 12 competition on Saturday Morning. College grabbed a 14.8 (92) to 2.0 (12) victory. ■ Junior scoreboard: Page 16 PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Ben’s happy birthday It was a successful f lh home meeting ti g ffor B Ben B Brisbourne i b last l t Thursday Th d y grabbing g bbi g two t winners i IT was a successful home meet for Wangaratta horse trainers last Thursday with local runners taking out three of the eight races. Ben Brisbourne had a terrific birthday notching up two impressive victories in races five and eight, while Dan McCarthy grabbed one in race six. Brisbourne’s Storm King ($20) flew home to record a comfortable eight length win with Patrick Moloney in the saddle, while Otelo ($6)

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was also too good for his rivals in race eight. McCarthy’s mudlark in Yeldarb ($6.50) returned to the winner’s circle on the heavy eight rated track in race six, also in impressive fashion by nearly four lengths. “It was a good day for all,”

Brisbourne said. “It all went to script, we grabbed a couple of winners and most of our runners ran well.” At $20 odds, many didn’t give Storm King a chance in the benchmark 64 handicap, let alone to power through to an eight length romping. “We thought he was a good chance but we didn’t expect him to be as dominant as he was,” Brisbourne said. “We knew he had the

scope to do something like that because he is a nice horse. “He’s maturing and loves wet tracks so I think it’ll be important that we try and give him a few more runs while the ground’s wet.” The three-year-old gelding’s long odds even surprised Brisbourne despite drawing poorly. “He was probably at a bigger price than we thought but his pre-race (barrier) draw was really

wide so that would’ve had something to do with it,” he said. “We weren’t sure how much work he’d have to do to be put into a forward position so he did a good job to win the way he did. “The foot was on the accelerator the whole way, he didn’t have a breather and they still couldn’t catch him.” Storm King is expected to head to the city in his next few starts. “The program isn’t that

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