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OUR O UR F FIRST IRST YEAR 2022 A TOTAL of 321 Prep/Foundation students have started their schooling across the 21 primary schools within the Rural City of Wangaratta in 2022. Among them are Yarrunga Primary School preps Kaden Hines (left) and Bruce Smithson, who just love their outdoor playground. Our annual lift-out Prep Photo feature is inside today’s edition pages 11 to 26 - with 19 of the 21 schools happy to share the start of their students’ educational journey. PHOTO: Kurtis Hickling

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POLICE are continuing to hunt down perpetrators, as part of a concerted effort to stem the incidence of family violence and intimidationrelated offences in the rural city. Latest crime data for the Wangaratta local government area saw the region record a 1.1 per cent

increase in family violence offences last calendar year, following a 20 per cent increase the previous year. Some 632 instances of family violence were recorded for the region, accounting for an incidence rate of 2164.3 per 100,000 population, well above the state rate of 1364.7.

It’s a trend which Wangaratta region Superintendent Joy Arbuthnot believes needs to be continually addressed. “While we saw a slight increase in overall family violence cases in the last 12 months, it’s really heartening to see that the

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increase has dramatically slowed compared to the previous reporting period,” she said. “However, one case of family violence is one too many and police are absolutely committed to hunting down perpetrators and holding them to account.

“Teams of detectives and uniform officers are turning up on the doorsteps of known family violence perpetrators on a daily basis, putting them on notice and reminding them that any breach of an intervention order will land them in court. “This proactive police

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work has been a key driver behind the number of family violence order breaches recorded over the last year - police are making it easier for victims of family violence to report these breaches, preventing more serious offending from occurring, which has decreased across the board.” ■ Continued page 2

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From page 1 Some 313 breach of court order charges were laid during the reporting period, while the region recorded a slight decline in the number of family violence order breach offences, down 1.6 per cent. The rural city also recorded a

marked increase in the number of non-family violence-related common assaults, which rose by 20.7 per cent to represent a 10-year high. Supt Arbuthnot said there had been a number of contributing factors which led to an increase

in common assaults. “There were a number of factors behind the increase in assaults, including disputes between parties known, such as neighbours and other acquaintances that were not family-related,” she said. “While it was fantastic to see

pubs and licenced venues back to full capacity over the summer period after what was a tough 2021, too many people took their celebrations too far, getting involved in fights and injuring others who were simply trying to enjoy themselves.”

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INDI’S rural communities will have access to a higher speed NBN network following a $480 million investment by the Liberal and Nationals Government in the 2022-23 Federal Budget. Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Paul Fletcher said the investment in NBN Co’s non-commercial fixed wireless network will significantly improve the quality of services provided over the NBN fixed wireless and satellite networks. “This means more people can be served by NBN fixed wireless, it means higher speed services on the NBN fixed wireless network, and it means households and business customers can use higher amounts of data. “The upgrade will expand the fixed wireless footprint coverage by up to 50 per cent, enabling 120,000 additional premises to access fixed wireless services instead of Sky Muster satellite services,” Mr Fletcher said. This upgrade will see NBN offer new higher-speed services to the fixed wireless network: 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) to all 750,000 premises able to access the new, expanded coverage footprint, and a 250 Mbps service will be available to 85 per cent of premises. It also means higher speeds during the “network busy hour” - the time of day when there are more internet users, typically around 8pm. With some NBN satellite users being moved to fixed wireless during this, other NBN satellite users will see improved internet performance due to fewer users. Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education, Senator Bridget McKenzie said the invest-

SPEED BOOST: The government says NBN fixed wireless speeds will get better in Indi with a $480 million investment in its 2022/23 Federal Budget. PHOTO: nbnco ment would drive major improvements to regional telecommunications quality, helping to bridge the digital divide many Australian communities often face. “The NBN is a critical and core part of our national infrastructure and economy, enabling employment, connecting families, and supporting business, including in the electorate of Indi,” she said. “This investment provides a comprehensive response to recommendation six of the 2021 Regional Telecommunications Review and is one part of a suite of measures we will announce as part of the government’s response to the Review in coming weeks. “Regions across Australia made their voices heard through the Regional Telecommunications Review - telecommunica-

tions matters for every community, including ours, and this is a fantastic investment in the region’s future.” Indi independent MP Helen Haines welcomed the announcement from the government. “It is a major issue in Indi and across regional and rural Australia and I have been calling for more investment for years,” Dr Haines said. “It’s more than a year since the government announced the NBN was ‘built and fully operational’. “Here in Indi we have known that was in no way true, and this announcement shows the government knew too. “What today’s announcement does not do is get rid of the government’s terrible policy of forcing regional councils to

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stump up hundreds of millions of dollars to finish the NBN build through its Regional Co-Investment Fund. “People in the cities aren’t being asked to pay this money, and people in the regions shouldn’t be expected to pay twice to fix the government’s mistakes.” Dr Haines said the latest announcement includes promises of faster speeds, but regional Australians have been promised faster speeds that failed to materialise. “That’s why I introduced my Faster Internet for Regional Australia Bill which would force the telcos to provide 25 Mbps as the minimum speed on average at all times,” she said. “And it would put those standards in actual law so they’re impossible to dodge.”

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Golden time for sun moth

HOME OF MOTH: Trust for Nature’s Will Ford and Jiarra Atkinson in the habitat of the rare Golden Sun Moth, which was explored in Wangaratta last summer. INSET: A male and female Golden Sun Moth in the process of mating at the Barr Reserve last summer.

Surveying y g of species p helps p in downgrade g from criticallyy endangered g MORE work will be done to protect a rare species, the Golden Sun Moth, after healthy populations were discovered behind Wangaratta’s HP Barr Reserve over summer. The Golden Sun Moth (Synemon plana) was surveyed by Trust for Nature between October to January, with hundreds emerging in late December. It’s a species that was previously listed as ‘critically endangered’ under the Australian Government Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), but with more discovery last year, the moth’s status has been downgraded to ‘vulnerable’. The moth’s lifespan is only about three days but during this time there is high mating activity to reproduce and lay eggs for the next generation, something that was witnessed during the surveying period.

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Trust for Nature regional manager North East Will Ford explained the moths themselves are largely underground and they emerge usually late spring or early summer once it starts to warm up and dry out. “They only live for about three days and we were seeing them up to early January with the greatest populations on Christmas Eve when there were hundreds,” he said. “Not long after they emerged the males and females were mating and then the females laid the eggs at the base of the wallaby grass.” Mr Ford noted the wallaby grass is the preferred habitat for the moths but they tend to populate in Chilean

needle grass as well, which is unusual. He said the area at the back of the HP Barr Reserve is about 60 per cent wallaby grass so it’s ideal for them. After Mr Ford first sighted the species in December 2020, Wangaratta council agreed that during the hatching period they would not cut the grass in the area which allowed for the grass to flower, set seed and germinate. Mr Ford said although the moths were listed as ‘critically endangered’, which is one step off extinction, their rarity lessened in December when the species was reclassified as ‘vulnerable’. He said what tends to happen when a species reaches critically endangered is it receives a lot more government funding and for the Golden Sun Moth more surveying such as what took place in Wangaratta commenced.

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“The interesting thing about this species is that you don’t tend to find them in town in an area that’s been fairly highly modified,” he said. Trust for Nature received funding through a Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning grant and they will do some work on the site around weed management and spot spray out some common lawn weeds like paspalum. They will spread some more wallaby grass seed around the site as well to get more ground cover. Signage will be erected to alert people of the importance of the site and also to inform people about why it doesn’t get slashed at certain times of the year. It will also include some general information about the moths and fencing including bollards along the track that runs from the Scout Hall to the Ovens River.

CRIMINAL charges are set to be brought against three men who oversaw the 2014 sale of Wangaratta’s Bruck Textiles business, a Wangaratta court has heard. Former Bruck boss Geoffrey Parker faced Wangaratta Magistrates Court for a filing hearing on Monday, having been formally charged by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) almost eight years after the sale of the business. Commonwealth prosecutors are set to allege Parker had entered into an agreement or transaction with intentions of preventing or significantly reducing the recovery of entitlements by employees during the 2014 sale to Australian Textile Mills (ATM). It had previously been alleged assets had been moved between Bruck and ATM, the latter registered by Parker and Bruck principal shareholder Philip Bart only five weeks before it acquired Bruck for $1 in July 2014. Of the 190 Wangaratta-based Bruck employees made redundant as a result of the sale, 60 were not re-hired by the new owners, and were ultimately left to rely on Federal Government payments totaling nearly $3.8m to subsidise leave, long service and other accrued entitlements which were left unpaid after Bruck was liquidated. The matter was subsequently reported to ASIC, which launched an inquiry shortly after the sale. On Monday, the court heard charges against Bart and former Bruck chief financial officer Ron Johnson were also expected to be executed in due time. An extended adjournment was deemed necessary to ensure charges could be laid against the two co-accused. Magistrate Victoria Campbell ordered a hand-up brief be prepared by April 22, before the matter returns to court for committal mention on August 4.

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ALP visit has health focus

HEALTH and ageing sectors will be the focus of a visit to Indi today by Opposition Assistant Minister for Health and Ageing Ged Kearney. Ms Kearney and Labor candidate for Indi Nadia David will meet with key workers and leaders of the sector in Wangaratta and Bright to discuss local issues. “One of the key reasons I wanted Ged to come up to Indi was so she could get a strong understanding of the

significant issues facing rural and regional Victorians in accessing timely, affordable health care and aged services,” Ms David said. “I want Ged to hear from locals about the problems getting in to see a GP, the out of pocket costs we have to pay if we receive urgent care at a regional hospital that people in cities just don’t have to pay, as well as the staff shortages and gaps in services.” Ms David and Ms Kearney

will meet with workers at the Wangaratta Hospital at 11am to hear about issues raised by local nurses and doctors. “I’ve been hearing from Wang locals and friends in medicine that Wangaratta Hospital is not traveling very well,” Ms David said “I want to talk with workers on the ground to see what needs to be done and how Ged and I can help.” The pair will travel to Bright and tour the Bright Hospital

and Aged Care Hostel with Alpine Health chief executive, Nick Shaw, to see the site for the proposed multi-million dollar Bright Hospital Precinct development. Mr Shaw met with Shadow Minister for Aged Care, Clare O’Neill and Ms David recently to talk through the proposed development of the precinct and the possibility of Labor support for the project. “Obviously, we aren’t going to irresponsibly throw

our support behind a project of this magnitude and sensitivity right before an election without taking the time to review it properly in the context of the broader health and aged care systems,” Ms David said. “But it’s fair to say Clare and the Shadow Cabinet are very keen to look at this further and see what we can do for Bright if we are elected.” Ms David and Ms Kearney will return to Wangaratta for

a ‘Politics in the Pub’ event at the Pinsent Hotel commencing at 5:30pm. “We would like anyone in the electorate who would like to come and hear Ged talk about health and ageing under a future Labor Government to come along. “Ged has vast experience as a registered nurse and former president of the ACTU and she’s keen to talk health and aged care with Indi locals,” Ms David said.

The Swamps, Rivers and Ranges AGM THE Swamps, Rivers and Ranges (SRR) will be holding their annual general meeting this Friday at The Vine hotel which will include a dinner, the meeting and a presentation from guest speaker Richard Loyn. All attendees must be fully vaccinated. Richard Loyn, will speak about his adventures looking for snow leopards in western China in November 2019, with pictures of some fabulous places and wildlife on the roof of the world. Sophie Enders, SRR project coordinator, said Mr Loyn will describe some of the ways local people and government have conserved habitats and wildlife from Sichuan to the Tibetan plateau (Qinghai), and the roles of the Buddhist

culture and the yak-herding economy and give a glimpse of the rich mix of special mammals, birds, people and ecosystems that inhabit these wild places. “The evening will also take a look at the exciting achievements of SRR over the past year including the climate forum, new monitoring guide, Bird ID events and field survey work,” Ms Enders said. “We will also take be a brief look forward at what 2022 will bring for SRR including the implementation of two new projects in 2022: “Engage, connect and appreciate - The value of citizen science volunteers in North East Victoria” made possible through support from the Victorian government through the Victorian Landcare grants project, and

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FROM today, WAW Credit Union will begin trading as BankWAW. This brand evolution marks the next step for WAW, whose board and management team embarked on the rebranding project after extensive research showed that people were often unclear about what a credit union does. This work emphasised the importance of modernising their presence in the market to remain relevant across a broad demographic. Chief executive officer Michael Mack said the organisation will continue to be 100 per cent customerowned, run by the same local people, delivering great customer service, and supporting our regional communities. “These changes to our brand reflect the products we offer but do not alter our legal or operating structure,” Mr Mack said. “Our values and approach to running the business will also remain unchanged.” Research conducted by the sector over many years has consistently found that there is a lack of understanding about what a Credit Union is, and what services they offer. This issue has only increased in prominence as the majority of the Credit

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Local climate projects funded TWO local community groups are among 11 in the North East taking the lead on local climate change action thanks to a Victorian Government Community Mini-Grants Program. The 11 groups will share in $87,000 in funding, with Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability Inc. receiving $8850 to host a Community of Influencers roundtable event, while Sustainable King Valley Inc has received $5700 to establish a Sustainable Food Hub in the Upper King Valley (see further story page 29). The program is part of Hume’s Regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (DELWP) funded by the $9.32 million Supporting Our Regions to Adapt program.

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REFRESH: BankWAW chief executive officer Michael Mack with board chair Fiona Shanks discuss the rebranding of the local financial institution. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Union/Building Society sector has added the word ‘bank’ into their brands. Incorporating the word ‘bank’ into the trading name is therefore a significant step forward in the customer-owned banking journey, as it is important that people clearly understand the products and services being offered.

The new brand and trading name retain ‘WAW’, which stands for Wangaratta Albury Wodonga, as their geographic footprint and community focus remains a key strength. “We will continue to reinvest at least five per cent of annual profits directly back into our community through sponsorships, donations and innovative pro-

grams such as our Banking on Trees program that instigate positive social impacts,” Mr Mack said. BankWAW board chair Fiona Shanks said customers remained the priority. “WAW is proudly owned by its customers, and this move only reinforces their strength and position in the finan-

cial services industry as they continue to effectively adapt and evolve in a competitive banking environment,” Ms Shanks said. “Even though the colours on the logo and uniforms may have changed, our customers will see the same friendly faces behind the counter ready to serve them.”

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A changing mindset in our community FAMILY violence has been around for a long time but has really started to be unearthed with victims coming forward more over the past decade. Changes in legislation have given police more powers to prosecute offenders and protect victims of crime through legal actions such as AVOs. Funding for support agencies has also increased over the last few years giving victims greater comfort in knowing there will be professionals there to help them navigate their ways to a better life. But as a community we all need to play a part in stopping the violence before it starts. It‘s about the changing of a societal culture in the way we speak to each other and promoting the ideology that all people – man, woman or child – are equal. This involves the use of thoughtful, non– biased language around children so they grow up as a new generation promoting this mindfulness of equality among all people. The same goes for workplaces, schools, and sporting groups to focus on treating everyone with respect. Proactive police work with known perpetrators has been a catalyst for the higher number of instances and a key element in the prevention of more serious offending. It‘s timely that an event this Friday night talks about the very issue – the prevention of family violence in our community. A high profile guest panel including Clementine Ford, Carly Findlay and Celeste Liddle will attend and provide some insight into their observations and how we might move forward as a community. While family violence used to happen behind closed doors, it‘s events like this and changing attitudes in our community that can open these doors, shining a light on this scourge in our society.

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Rail service fails North East travellers NORTH East Victorian rail/air travellers will definitely be short changed by not being included in the planned Sunshine airport link. We wonder how and who has decided that very few passengers would use the service? As travellers who currently use the rail/bus interchange to Tullamarine we would definitely stay on the train and change at Sunshine rather than brave the elements and grungy facilities at Broadmeadows to wait for a bus. Fellow travellers we have talked to indicate likewise. We also note similar sentiments from comments recently published in the Wangaratta Chronicle. As pedestrians and rail travellers who regularly cross the Docker Street overhead footbridge we also continue to be disappointed by the lack of consideration given to above rail walkways at Wangaratta‘s revamped station. Already we can imagine graffiti and smell human body fluids in the illustrated proposed subway tunnel published in the Chronicle. Railway subways are never pleasant places, in our travel experiences. They tend to be used as male urinals and for the application of mindless graffiti, both very evident in the underpasses currently in Wangaratta‘s Templeton Street and Rohan Street. We are regular rail users as well as regular pedestrians crossing the current bridges. We will not be frequenting the planned station underpass as pedestrians. Bright lights will not make it a safe place for travellers. Replacing the bridges or lowering the tracks has never been in the plan as far as we can see. The ARTC says the Wangaratta community has been consulted, but has it been listened to? No. It appears Wangaratta will have a new modern station building. We hope that like Wodonga‘s new station building that there is planning for including in our new station building acknowledgement of Wangaratta‘s considerable rail heritage. Wangaratta was once the connecting hub for the King Valley line and also the Bright/ Beechworth lines and so an important freight destination. Does the ARTC have capacity in its proposed plans to use some of its so–called community engagement funds to fund artists to paint local rail travel stories in this planned underpass? The ARTC has not disclosed its budget for transforming the Wangaratta rail precinct. It must be immense to close off a whole line

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TOP EFFORT: Three year old Grace Warne and her mum Kristen Brookfield travelled all the way from Canberra to compete in the 5km fun run/walk as part of the Wangaratta Chronicle Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run event held at the Wangaratta Showgrounds on Sunday. More than 700 entries were received for the day and Grace was the youngest finisher in the 5km event. A full list of all competitors and their times will appear in Friday‘s edition. PHOTO: Nick Richards and realign tracks to the new station on the eastern side. Surely an above rail pedestrian bridge with either lift or ramp capacity is not beyond the considerable funding ARTC have at their disposal. David Godkin and Glenis Rice, Wangaratta

Have your say on uni skill investment VICTORIANS can have their say on the state‘s universities as part of a new parliamentary inquiry. The Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee is now welcoming public submissions for its probe into the tertiary sector‘s investment in skills. The inquiry will consider Victorian universities‘ involvement in the provision of future skills. This is an important opportunity for our committee to look at how our universities can play a greater role in supporting the pipeline of skilled workers required to ensure a growing economy. There will be a focus on working towards a clean economy and regional skills in the areas of health, agriculture and community services. We hope to hear from as many interested

stakeholders as possible over the life of this inquiry. This could include but is certainly not limited to universities, other educational institutions offering degree qualifications, government bodies, industry associations, unions, think tanks and regional groups. The committee also plans to hold public hearings and will report to parliament in late 2022. For more information or to make a submission go to the inquiry website VIA https://www. parliament.vic.gov.au/eic–la/inquiry/1030. John Eren, Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee chair

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Stationeers add the sparkle to station By GRAHAM CLEMENTS THE Wangaratta Stationeers are a group of volunteers who have been ensuring that travellers arrive at an inviting railway station for the past 24 years. They are part of a statewide group that endeavours to keep Victorian railway stations clean and their gardens green. Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria has overall responsibility for the Stationeers. It supplies them with hi-vis vests and basic equipment, such as a recently acquired whipper snipper. The Stationeers’ activities include watering the plants, weeding the gardens, sweeping the platforms, picking up rubbish, and occasionally painting over graffiti. The Wangaratta group was also responsible for organising local schools to create the many vibrant mural panels on the wall of the XPT platform. Julie Sands has been one of the local Stationeers for three years. “I got involved because a friend of mine, Robin, was a Stationeer, and I like doing something for our community, and I like railways and trains,” Julie said. “I enjoy the friendship and it’s nice to get out and meet other people. “We take turns watering the

READY FOR ACTION: Stationeers (from left) Heather Foster, Robyn Barrow, Julie Sands and coordinator David Maroney. PHOTO: Shane Douthie plants, someone is there weekly. “We also have a working bee every now and then.” On the rubbish she picks up, Julie encourages others to “do the right thing, please use a bin”. She wished she could do something about the state of the XPT ramp and surrounds, but it is currently

fenced off so the Stationeers can’t get to it. “We work with the council, notifying them if the bins need to be emptied,” Julie said. “I am delighted with the council’s recent redevelopment of the area, it looks terrific.” She is particularly impressed by

the old water tower being turned into a colourful “beacon”. Julie said the Stationeers would welcome new members, so if you love to garden or railway stations, or just enjoy working with communityminded people, contact the group’s coordinator, David Maroney, on 0403 552 950.

Learn beekeeping basics A FUN session covering all things relating to bees will be held at the Wangaratta Library this evening. Greg Whitehead from Milawa’s Walkabout Apiaries will lead the discussion about what’s needed to get started, what to expect, and the quirks of managing bees in the Australian landscape, from 6pm at the library in Docker Street. “Having grown up in a beekeeping family, I have been hands-on with all that goes on with the business of bees,” Mr Whitehead said. “From humble beginnings and a handful of beehives, my parents, Rod and Jen, built a little business that kept us fed and ever-busy as it grew. “Now we manage over 1400 beehives, relocating them across the countryside as we seek out the best conditions for maintaining healthy bees and producing tasty honey.” Bookings for the event are essential, and can be made by contacting library staff on 5721 2366 or emailing library@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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Calls for Vic parliament bullying review VICTORIAN crossbench MPs are pushing for an independent review into how the state’s parliament handles bullying and harassment claims. The Justice Party will on Wednesday move a motion in the upper house calling for a Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission inquiry into the parliamentary complaints process. It comes after Kaushaliya

Vaghela quit the Labor Party earlier this month after alleging systematic bullying. “There is not a single mechanism for all who work here that ensures we can be held to the same standards of behaviour, that we can be safe, and that an independent workplace standards body is available to deal with complaints free from political interference,” Justice Party MP Tania Maxwell said in parliament on Tuesday.

“That’s why I’m moving for the VEOHRC to examine the adequacy of existing laws, policies, structures and complaint mechanisms relating to bullying and harassment in the Victorian parliament.” She said the motion also asks the commission to look into whether the current processes require independence. “My motion also asks the commission to advise on improvements and the estab-

lishment of an independent complaints body to manage and respond to complaints about bullying and harassment within the parliament,” she said. Premier Daniel Andrews said work was already under way to review the bullying and harassment framework within parliament. “Work is being done by the president and the Speaker, department of parliamentary services and the party

leadership ... we’ll be a much better parliament for that,” he told reporters on Tuesday. “This is about culture but it’s also about making sure that anybody who has had an experience like that can safely come forward, tell their story and get the support and the justice.” Mr Andrews hopes the review will be completed before the state election. Ms Vaghela left Labor after supporting her former

COST OF LIVING RISES: Australian shoppers have lost confidence amid discussion of rising inflation.

ally and disgraced factional powerbroker Adem Somyurek’s the motion requesting the Victorian Ombudsman re-investigate any role Mr Andrews may have played in the government’s 2014 election rorts scandal. Mr Somyurek quit the party before it moved to expel him last year when it was revealed he led an “industrial-scale” branch-stacking operation for the moderate faction. -AAP

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Concerns over spending as confidence sinks CONFIDENCE took another sharp tumble in the past week as Australians continued to fret over cost-ofliving pressures, raising concerns about the outlook for household spending. New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that prior to the spike in petrol prices in recent weeks triggered by the war in Ukraine, household spending had perked up compared to a year earlier. The weekly ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence index - a guide to future household spending

- dropped 4.8 per cent, falling to its lowest level since September 2020 when Victoria was enduring the second wave of COVID-19. Consumer inflation expectations also rose by a further 0.4 percentage points to six per cent, a level not seen since 2011. “The weakness in consumer sentiment is at odds with the strength in employment and reflects pressure on household budgets as nominal wage growth lags the jump in inflation,” ANZ head of Australian economics David Plank said. “The weakness in consumer con-

fidence presents a growing nearterm risk to the outlook for household spending.” The ABS said household spending grew 4.3 per cent in the year to January. “Eased COVID-19 restrictions in January 2022 across most states saw consumers shift spending from their homes to hospitality and retail venues,” ABS head of macroeconomic statistics Jacqui Vitas said. The latest downturn in confidence comes despite the latest labour force figures showing the unemployment rate dropping to

ALP to set up Kitching human rights award ANTHONY Albanese will seek to set up an award in the name of late senator Kimberley Kitching, as the prime minister accused the opposition leader of being in hiding following her death. Following Senator Kitching’s funeral on Monday, Mr Albanese wrote to Labor’s national executive to ask for the establishment of a Kimberley Kitching Human Rights Award in recognition of her parliamentary work. He said in the letter the award would go to “a member of the party who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the advancement of human rights in Australia or globally”.

It would be presented at ALP national conferences, which take place every three years. Senator Kitching died earlier this month from a suspected heart attack, aged 52. In the wake of her death, allegations surfaced the late Senator had been bullied and ostracised by Labor MPs, particularly the party’s Senate leadership team. While Mr Albanese has pledged to examine the party’s internal processes and make improvements, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has accused the opposition leader of being “gutless” on going to ground after the bullying allegations surfaced.

Speaking to reporters in Cairns, Mr Morrison said Mr Albanese’s promise of a review would not be the end of the matter. “Serious allegations have been made ... about a toxic culture within the Labor Party, which the leader of the Labor Party Anthony Albanese is in hiding and won’t address,” he said. “He can’t just dismiss away hard issues, and that’s not what prime ministers do.” The prime minister did, however, welcome news of the award being set up in Senator Kitching’s name, saying it would be fitting recognition of her work. -AAP

a 14-year low of four per cent and further strong gains in full-time employment. The federal government has also repeatedly indicated it intends to try to cushion household cost-of-living pressures in next Tuesday’s budget. Petrol prices remained on a sharp upward trajectory as a result of elevated global oil prices last week. The Australian Institute of Petroleum said the national weekly average for petrol prices jumped by 14.9 cents in the past week to a record 212.5 cents a litre, after ranging from 210.4 cents to 214 cents.

Commonwealth Securities chief economist Craig James said filling up the car is the single biggest weekly purchase for most families. He estimates it is costing the average family $297.50 a month to fill up the car, an extra $75 compared with the start of the year. Mr Plank said increasing petrol prices have had a sharp impact on households’ confidence for both “current” and “future financial conditions” in the survey with the two sub-indices dropping 10.3 per cent and 8.4 per cent respectively during the past two weeks. -AAP

Kitten bodies dumped in Benalla bin TWO women have been banned from owning pets for the next decade after neglecting two kittens so badly they died and were left in a household waste bin. RSPCA officers visited the Benalla home following reports the tenants had moved out of the property but left two dead kittens in the bathroom. No kittens were found but two women outside admitted they had moved the kittens to the outside waste bin. An investigation

found the kittens had died from starvation, dehydration and emaciation. The women, both from Benalla in the state’s north, were charged and last week pleaded guilty when they faced an online magistrates court, the RSPCA said. They were placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond, ordered to pay costs and were disqualified from owning animals for 10 years. RSPCA inspectorate team leader Michelle

Green said it was maddening that cases of severe neglect continued to arise. “These helpless kittens were denied the most basic standard of care, and both animals have died as a result,” Ms Green said. This was a completely preventable outcome.” “If your circumstances change and you are no longer able to care for your animal, you owe it to them to do the right thing and seek help or support.” -AAP

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Mal makes finals in national art prize By ANITA McPHERSON

LOCAL teacher Mal Webster has been named as one of 50 finalists in this year’s Zart National Teacher-Artist Prize (NTAP), a national annual art prize for Australian educators. It is the second time Mal has entered the prize, with his work Gumleaves - a detailed triptych in coloured pencil on paper of leaves he collected - capturing the judging panel’s attention this time around. A visual communication design teacher at Galen Catholic College, Mal said the work connected nicely with what he was teaching at the time, asking students at the end of term to do some freehand drawing at home. He said he encourages them to do some observational drawing on their break because it helps keep your creative skills fresh and your mind active. “I did that same thing at the beginning of one of the term breaks last year, so I thought there was a connection between the work and my teaching practice,” he said. “I’m also drawn to nature and subjects like leaves and plants, so at the end of a very busy term it was a chance to unwind and completely absorb myself in the fine details found in a couple of gum leaves. “It’s a creative practice and it’s a meditative, restoring process as well.”

While Mal has been drawing as long as he can remember, he’s thrilled to have been selected as a finalist from the hundreds of entries the prize receives from across Australia. He says he often tells his students they need to “throw their hat in the ring sometimes and just have a go”. He is now in the running for the NTAP cash prize of $10,000, with the prize winner’s school also receiving art materials from Zart worth $10,000. There is also a runner-up prize of $2500 in art materials, seven highly commended state-based prizes, and the People’s Choice prize of $2500 cash. It comes at an exciting time for Mal, who recently completed illustrating his fifth children’s picture book, a follow up to an earlier publication called “The Box Boy”. The publishers were impressed with the relatability of the story, centred on a boy who - stuck at home uses his creativity and imagination to entertain himself in amazing ways with boxes. It is in the process of being finalised and is scheduled for release in stores August this year. Finalists in the NTAP can be viewed at www.zart.us.launchpad6. com/ntap22 where People’s Choice votes can also be placed, and they will be exhibited in Melbourne at The Lennox, Richmond from April 2 to 16.

FRESH PERSPECTIVE: Teacher and artist Mal Webster is pleased to have been selected as a finalist in the art prize and says he encourages his students to throw their hat in the ring and have a go at things too. INSET: NATURAL INSPIRATION: Gumleaves, coloured pencil on paper, by Mal Webster was chosen as a finalist in the Zart National Teacher-Artist Prize (NTAP). PHOTO: Belinda Harrison

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$28,000 for local students By BELINDA HARRISON

LOCAL families and students will receive uniform and school support from Into Our Hands Community Foundation in conjunction with Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR). For the 10th consecutive year, Into Our Hands will deliver the Back to School voucher program across Alpine, Indigo, Mansfield

and Wangaratta Shires. The vouchers will help local children and families access quality educational experiences with more than 560 North East students set to receive the vouchers which are redeemable at Kmart and Target. Feedback from past recipients confirms that having the right equipment and school uniform gives children a vital confidence boost when they

Team’s test e of endurance of body and mind Wednesday, March 21, 2012 By LEAH TINDILL TOUGH doesn’t even begin to describe the level of endurance the Wangaratta Tough Mudder competitors have. Training six days per week, Belinda Giggins said her group of 15 Wangaratta locals combined strength and fitness training in preparation for the 20 kilometre military style obstacle course at Phillip Island on March 31. “We have been going out to Wangaratta Strength and Fitness to do strength training and running,” she said. “For three days we do weights

walk in the school gate. The vouchers are also a great resource for local schools when they come across a family that may need a helping hand with uniform or school supplies. “We are thrilled to be able to provide these vouchers to students across our region,” Executive Officer of Into Our Hands Community Foundation Sarah Thompson said. “Each year we receive

and the other days are running. “We do a lot of running.” But Tough Mudder is no race. It is designed to test personal endurance and achievement as well as team camaraderie which Ms Giggins said was a new type of sport for her. “My husband has done a few self achievement challenges but I’ve never done anything like it before,” she said. “But it’s not a race, we just have to try to get across the finish line with our team-mates.” Ms Giggins said preparations had also included strict diet plans that promoted a lot of protein based foods. The team has also incorporated local group the Wangaratta Carevan into their training by donating cash or items weekly.

such positive feedback about how they make a difference. “We are proud to be able to help kids in our community and 2022 has been our biggest year yet with an increase in project funding meaning we can help even more kids and families.” The FRRR’s Back to School nationwide program provided Into Our Hands Community Foundation with the funding to deliver the vouchers to local

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vest in initiatives that build community capacity, resilience and sustainability within our communities. To donate to this program locally to support more vouchers and students for next year, please visit Into Our Hands Community Foundation at intoourhandsfoundation.com.au or contact Sarah Thompson at Sarah_Thompson@intoourhands.com.au or phone 0466 252 866.

STRONG WILLED: Wangaratta based Tough Mudder participants Corina Falconer and Simon Pilkington lead the way at a training session recently. PHOTO: Marc Bongers

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Wangaratta West Prep A Back row: &ůĞƚĐŚĞƌ ,ŝůůŝĞƌ͕ >ƵůƵ ĂƌƚĞƌ͕ ,ƵŶƚĞƌ ŽƌƐĐŚŵĂŶŶ͕ WĂƚƌŝĐŬ ,ŽŐĂŶ͕ DĂĐŬ ĂƌƚƌĂŵ ĂŶĚ ŵŵĞƩ DĂĐĞǇ͘ Front row: ^ĐĂƌůĞƩ ŽŶůŽŶ͕ DŝůůŝĞ EŽƌĚĞŶ͕ >ĂǇƚĞŶ ŝŽŵĞŝ͕ >ŽŐĂŶ :ŽŶĞƐ͕ ĂƐƚŽŶ ĂƚĞǇ͕ DŝƐƚǇ DĂƩ ŚĞǁƐ͕ ^ĂĚŝĞ K͛<ĞĞĨĞ͕ WŝƉƉĂ ĂůŐůĞŝƐŚ͕ ůůŝŶŽƌ WĂƌƐŽŶƐ͕ &ŝŶĐŚ ƌŶŽůĚ ĂŶĚ ĚĞŶ ƵƌŬĞ͘ Absent: Poppie Ward, Finn Harrington, Poppy Craven and Eadie Waters.

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Back row: Archie Calvene, Mailee Gamble-Humminga, Amelia Halloran, Stella Chandler, Dayne Anderson-Skinner, Emma Beavis and Spencer Rondinella. Front row: ĚĂŵ DŝĐŚĞůŝ͕ ŝĚĞŶ DĂŶĮ ĞůĚ͕ /ƐůĂ ƐŚŵĞĂĚ͕ &ǇŶŶ &ƵůĐŚĞƌ͕ DĂůĂŬǇĞ ^ŝŚĂƌĂũ͕ /ǀǇ &ƵůĐŚĞƌ͕ DĂƌůĞĞ ƌŽƐŚĞƌ͕ Skylah Thompson, Eden Guley, Madison Cheong, Samuel Upton and Landon Coates. Absent: Carter Williams and Eli Armstrong.

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St Bernard’s Foundation Everitt ^ĂǀĂŶŶĂŚ ƌŽĂĚǇ͕ ǀŝĞ ĞƌƌǇ͕ DĞŵƉŚŝƐ >ŽŶŐŵĂŶ͕ ^ĐĂƌůĞƩ DĐ ƌĚůĞ͕ ,ĞŶƌǇ <ůĞŵŵ͕ ǀĞůǇŶ sŝŶĐĞŶƚ͕ dŽŵ DĐ/ŶĞƌŶĞǇ͕ /ƐĂďĞůůĞ ĚǁĂƌĚƐ͕ ĂŶĞ DĂŬŝŶ͕ ^ŽƉŚŝĞ ZĞŝĚ ĂŶĚ /ǀǇ ^ǇŵŽŶƐ͘ Absent: Andreas Antonello, Lucas Van Schijndel and Bailey Ivory.

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FA I T H COURAGE CONFIDENCE Ph: 03 5721 4431 office@sbwangaratta.catholic.edu.au

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Kara Barr, Sophie Clancy, Doogal Pollard and Orlando Orr.

MOYHU PS

Maverick Hansted, River Lewis and Kyah Currie.

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MYRRHEE PS

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Back row: DĂƟ ůĚĂ &ƌĂƐĞƌ͕ ^ĂƐŚĂ &ƌĂƐĞƌ͕ ^ŽŶŶǇ DŝůůĞƌ͕ ĂƌƚĞƌ ĂŶŝĞů͕ dĞĂŐĂŶ zŽƵŶŐ͕ >ǇŶĐŽůŶ tŝůůŝĂŵƐ͘ Front row: Isla Kaitatzis, ĞĞŐĂŶ ĂǀĞƌŶ͕ >ŽŐĂŶ tŝƐĞŶĞƌ͕ ŽŵŝŶŝĐ >ĂǀĂƌƐ͕ zƵŚŐĞƐŚ EĂƌĞŶƚŚĞƌĂŶ ĂŶĚ DĂĞǀĞ ǀĞƌĞƩ ͘ Absent: Chelsea Bowie.

Our Lady’s Primary School

Strong Minds Compassionate Hearts Always caring, always learning.

Now taking enrolments for 2023. Please phone 5721 3783 for more information. www3.olwangaratta.catholic.edu.au

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Cathedral College Prep Docker Back row: Fiona Oon, Ethan Currie, Finn Hogarth, Jack Bourke, William Adams, Zander Siperki, Sullivan Raven, Isaac Saunders, Lorelei Watson. Front row: Scarlet Walsh, Philippa Reilly, Isla Byrne, Olympia Larkin, Polly Ryan, Malia Khan, Peiton D’Amico and Daksha Prejith Nair. Absent: Hadley Bowie, Nate Davern, Violet Traini and Noah Wilson.

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Back row: Chloe Franzke, Henry Evans, Lia McLean, Darcy Lawler, Lola Carr, Hugo Lyman, Lucille Kirby, Jack Milne and Clancy Jenkins. Front row: Liam Russell, Elise Walker, Lucas Gilmore, Emilie Jonker, Finn Radnor, Madelyn Benton, Ari Stribley, Grace Mickelburough, :ĂŵĞƐ dƵƌŶĞƌ͕ ,ŽŶĞǇ Ăů ŽƩ Ž ĂŶĚ >ŽƵŝƐ ĂŬŬĞƌ͘ Absent: Lachlan McDonald.

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St Patrick’s Foundation Box

Back row: Jasmin Darlow, Michelle Thumsud, Jimmy Jarman, Rhiannon Saunders, Cameron Moss, Edward Hunter. Front row: Finn Cornish, DĞŐ ^ŵŝƚŚǁŝĐŬ͕ >ĞĂŚ <ĞůůĞǇ͕ ĞŶũŝ sŝŚŵ͕ yĂǀŝĞƌ <ƌĞŵŶĞī ͕ >ǇůĂ ůůĂŶ͕ KůŝǀĞƌ <ŝƩ ĞůƚǇ ĂŶĚ ĂĚĞŶĐĞ ^ĐĂŶůĂŶ͘ Absent: Aisha Maggi.

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Back row: Regan Wilson, Lia Tekesic, Lucy Castle, Eliza Stamp, Ethan Smith, Louis Goodey. Front row: ĂƌƚĞƌ DŽƌƟ ŵĞƌ͕ ,ĂƌǀĞǇ &ŽƌƐƚĞƌ͕ 'ƌĂĐĞ <ĞĂŶĞ͕ EĂƐŚ ,ƵŶƚĞƌ͕ >ŽǁĂŶŶĂ DĂƌǇĂŶŶĞ͕ ZǇĂŶ DĐ ŽŵŝƐŚ͕ ůĞǆŝƐ ĞůĂŶĞǇ ĂŶĚ >ĂƌŶĂ WŽƌƚĞƌ͘ Absent: Stella Bergamin-Weston and Oscar Reid.

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a TOP EFFORT: Wangaratt Ingleton student Jackson home recently scored two runs in kickball.

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healthy KEEPING active and soul. for mind, body and Ingleton was Student Jackson achievement, delighted by his recent runs in home having scored two kickball.

DON’T FORGET TO GET EVERY WEDNESDAY PAPER FOR THE ‘SCHOOLS PAGE’

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Taiya Haskic, Elwyn Jenkins, Charlie Morgan and Archie Knowles.

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EXPLORE, LEARN, PLAY & GROW TOGETHER

Appin Park F oundation V Back row: >ĂĐŚŝĞ 'ŝŐůŝŽƫ ͕ Xander Nevinson, Gabby Cox, Isaac Hill. Front row: Arya Tsamados (on ladder), Lucas Hart, Isabella Meloury, Kyan McCrae, Lachlan Allan, Sandra Schulz, DĂƟ ůĚĂ EĞǁƚŽŶ ĂŶĚ Alexander Febvre. Absent: Alex Learmount, Stella Lloyd and Autumn Davidson.

Appin Park Primary School RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, CARING

Open Morning - Tuesday 29th March, 9:30-10:30 School tours are also available by appointment We look forward to showing you around

PRINCIPAL: Fiona Carson P: (03) 5722 1326 149 Appin St, Wangaratta www.appinparkps.vic.edu.au

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George Newman, Jarrah Waldhart, Adrian Williams-Seymour, Jean (therapy dog), Max Herrmann-O’Brien, Hamish Brauman and Milly Richardson.

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Everton Prep Archie Dodds.

Oxley Foundation From top: Harry Perkins, Xavier Conroy, Robbie Eads, William Loechel, Tom Vogels, WĞǇƚŽŶ ĂƚŚŝĞ͕ ƵĚƌĞǇ ,ĞƐƚĞƌ ĂŶĚ ůĂŝƌĞ DĂƌƟ Ŷ͘ Absent: Rhiddi Patel, Blaine Stewart, Anika Forster and Imogen Booth.

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Everton Primary School

Please phone to arrange a visit to our boutique rural school.

Principal: Kevin Hill

Just 15 mins from Wangaratta, Myrtleford and Beechworth.

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2157 Great Alpine Road, Everton. Phone: 5727 0222 www.evertonps.vic.edu.au

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‘COMMITTED TO NURTURING CONFIDENT, LIFE-LONG LEARNERS IN A FRIENDLY RURAL COMMUNITY’ Tel: (03) 5727 3312 oxley.ps@education.vic.gov.au oxleyps.vic.edu.au

CARE - HONESTY - RESPONSIBILITY

ACCEPTING ENROLMENTS NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE

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‘Guess the Principal’

In the lead up to our 2022 Prep Feature, we asked readers to guess which principal belonged to which prep photo. Below are the answers and the two winners who matched up the most photos correctly: Jack Fraser and Max Lindsay-Anderson Both winners will receive a kid’s meal voucher from @Charlies in Wangaratta.

WEEK 1

Fran Waterman, Yarrunga

Cassie Lynch, Our Lady’s

Nick Jones, Cathedral College

Kristy Keenan, Wangaratta West

Ash Graham, Myrrhee

Pauline McPherson, Whorouly

Tammy Holton, Whitfield

WEEK 2

Rick Martin, Moyhu

Gabby Downie, St Pat’s

Timothy Seal, Oxley

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All cleaned up Wangaratta District Specialist School AFTER discussions in class about “Clean Up Australia Day” students in Cobbler were inspired to pick up rubbish on and around our local bike tracks. They completed a three kilometre walk and collectively filled a garbage bag full of rubbish. Well done to everyone who took part. JOB DONE: Students Matthew Alfieri, Tyler Barnes, Rhyce Towns, Mia Goodwin and Isabelle Heatherill did a great job cleaning up by the waterway.

Fresh delivery GREAT START: Sophia Boyle, Macy Smith and Jaxon Castagna found a delicious way to start their school day.

Carraragarmungee Primary School

Breakfast club

THE school community was pleased to welcome Daryl Floyd from the Terry Floyd foundation, who is generously donating fruit and berries to the school on a fortnightly basis. Students have already had yummy smoothies and fruit platters - all made with the produce Daryl has brought in for them.

Wangaratta Primary School STUDENTS are back enjoying the return of Breakfast Club. Sophia Boyle, Macy Smith and Jaxon Castagna were among those tucking into a scrumptious breakfast feed of milo or freshly squeezed orange juice with a slice of hot toast. Without the support from parents and staff to assist, as well as the kind donations from Loaves & Fishes, the program wouldn’t be such a huge success with the students.

HEALTHY SNACKS: School captains Oskar Jansson and Isla Waldhart said thanks to Daryl Floyd, along with students (at front) George Newman, Milly Richardson, Adrian WilliamsSeymour, Max Herrman-O’Brien and Hamish Brauman.

River inspires students Galen Catholic College UNIT three visual communication design students spent some time drawing at Riverside Square in town recently. With ideal weather, students completed a number of short observational drawing tasks as an introduction to environmental design. From drawings they completed, these will then lead into the development of their creative work back in the classroom. ARTSCAPE: Students Makenzie Peters and Lily Donald were among those completing drawings at Riverside Square.

Is the Moon’s orbit: a) slowly getting bigger, b) staying the same, c) slowly getting smaller?

Do human babies have more or fewer bones than adults?

How do turkey vultures keep their legs cool?

Where did the oldest rock on Earth come from?

An oologist is an expert in what?

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

QUIZ ANSWERS; 1. a). The moon is moving away from Earth at a rate of 3.8 centimetres a year, which means its orbit is slowly increasing in size. 2. Babies have about 90 more bones than adults do. As you grow, some bones fuse together to leave the 206 bones that the average adult has. 3. Turkey vultures excrete waste (bird poo) onto their legs to cool down. 4. The oldest rock on Earth is called ‘Lunar sample 67215’ and it came from the moon. 5. Oologists study eggs.

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Celebrating harmony in diversity

JOIN in Harmony Day celebrations at King George Gardens n Friday, March 26 from noon until 4pm. There will be food vans, information booths, emergency service displays, entertainment, cultural dancers, ethnic games, children’s activities and a Snake Safe Victoria display. The event is organised by the Victorian Multicultural Commission, North East Multicultural Association and North East Water.

Contemporary dance in Scissorhands FREESTYLE Alpine Dance Academy will present an original contemporary dance theatre work called Scissorhands at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Saturday at 6pm. Scissorhands uses the visual style and compositional starting points of both Danny Elman and Terry Davies musical versions of Edward Scissorhands to explore the themes of light and dark that exist within every person. It explores the concept of the ‘outsider’ in society in a performance involving students from Freestyle Alpine Dance Academy - which was rescheduled from last year. Tickets are available at the box office or at www.wpacc.com.au.

yourstars ARIES

(March 21 to April 19) Put your restlessness to good use by indulging the Arian love of exploring new places and seeking new challenges. There also could be a new romance waiting to be “discovered.”

TAURUS

(April 20 to May 20) A surprise message from someone in your past could lead to a long-awaited reunion with a once-close friend. Also, look for a workplace problem to be resolved in your favor.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) Your self-conﬁdence is rising, and that should be a signiﬁcant factor in helping you adjust to a new social situation, as well as adjusting to a series of changes in the workplace.

CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) Turnabout could be lots of fun when someone who previously accepted your tender, loving care without question now suggests that he or she wants to start taking care of you.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Put the lessons

you learned from past disappointments to work in planning your future. The way ahead opens to opportunities “purrfectly” suited to the adventurous Lion.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to renew contacts with family members and/or old friends who somehow slipped off your personal viewing screen in recent years. Travel also is favored.

LIBRA

(September 23 to October 22) Most problems surrounding that recent personal situation have been resolved, and that means you should move on to other things that are important to you.

SCORPIO

(October 23 to November 21) Spend this weekend recharging your physical and spiritual energies. When you return to your workaday world, you’ll be ready to take on that new project.

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) Be careful how you advise a troubled friend. Even your wise counsel could be misunderstood. Better to suggest that he or she seek professional help.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) Family problems once again dominate and, once again, everyone seeks your guidance in these matters. Later, you can indulge in some much-needed relaxation.

AQUARIUS

(January 20 to February 18) Some mixed signals create confusion in the workplace. Best advice: Ask for explanations before you attempt to deal with any of these matters on your own.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A

patch of roiling water in the workplace could be threatening, but stay the course and you’ll soon be clear of it. Then go out and have a great time with loved ones.

BECOME THE ONE: Chris Asimos (Tom) and Henry Strand (Noah) star in this smart and funny love story with a twist. PHOTO: Jodie Hutchinson

Love knows no bounds in romantic comedy

AN award-winning romantic comedy which features two lovable characters at its heart will be presented at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre tomorrow. Become The One tells the story of Noah who captures the attention of Tom - a celebrated AFL player nearing the end of his career - and sparks immediately fly. But as the season progresses and their relationship grows, questions around identity, agency and our devotion to

hyper masculinity begin to surface, forcing us to consider what happens to love when good intentions and patience aren’t enough anymore. Dubbed as “Will & Grace meets Romeo & Juliet”, the play written by Adam Fawcett is delivered by Lab Kelpie, one of Australia’s leading independent theatre companies. Become The One explores why a footballer would choose to remain closeted, and why their openly gay partner would choose to accept it.

Weaving a clever tapestry of comedy, drama and romance, the play repositions the typical “closeted sportsman” narrative by asking its audience to consider: What if it was the partner, and not the athlete, that became the driving force behind Australia’s first openly gay AFL footballer? What might they - and that journey - look like? Featuring performers Chris Asimos and Henry Strand under the direction of four-time Green Room

Award nominee Lyall Brooks, Become The One received rave reviews from both critics and audiences when it premiered in Melbourne during 2019. Winner of the Playtime Award for New Writing, this funny, smart and challenging drama explores the true meaning of bravery and what it might take to do the right thing - as a lover, as a highprofile sportsman, as a human being - to become the one. See it tomorrow night at 7.30pm with tickets available at www.wpacc.com.au.

Literary lunch with Dr Anita Heiss

King Valley balloon fiesta

Musical matinee salute to the ANZACs

ONE Australia’s most prolific authors, Dr Anita Heiss will speak about her latest novel called Bila Yarrudhang-galang-dhuray (River of Dreams) during the Wangaratta Arts Council’s literary lunch event being held on Saturday. It is believed to be the first Australian commercial fiction novel to feature the title in an Aboriginal language - of Wiradjuri country in Central New South Wales. The novel has received high praise and has been nominated for many awards since its publication by Simon and Schuster in May last year. The Literary Lunch will be held at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway on Saturday, March 26 at 11.30am for a 12pm start. Tickets for the event are available from Edgars Books and News by calling 5721 3758.

THE King Valley Balloon Fiesta, Victoria’s biggest hot air balloon event, will be held at the Wangaratta Turf Club on Saturday from 4pm until 8pm. Bring a blanket, have a glass of wine and something to eat, relax and enjoy the entertainment at the Balloon Glow, with the fleet of balloons ‘glowing’ while choreographed to great music in an amazing visual spectacle appealing to all ages. There will be food stalls, market stalls, live music, local producers, face painting, a balloon magician and more with tickets available at www. kingvalleyballoonfiesta.com.au.

AN all-star cast will present well-known music from wartime including songs by artists including Dame Vera Lynn, The Andrew Sisters, Bob Dylan, Normie Rowe, The Sapphires and more, during a matinee show being held at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention centre next week. Blowin’ in the Wind is a salute to the ANZACs and the Vietnam Vets and features narrator Chris McKenna, tenor Roy Best, musical theatre favourite Jaz Flowers, international soprano Alison Jones and Opera Australia’s Caroline Vercoe. A new production for 2022, it contains many hit songs, stories, and indeed laughter that came from WW2 and The Vietnam War, all in front of a backdrop of incredible images on the big screen. The show will be held on Friday, April 1 at 10.30am and tickets are available at www.wpacc. com.au or by calling 5722 8105.

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KING VALLEY NEWS

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

Cheshunt streetscape meeting THE community is invited to help shape the future of Cheshunt when the Rural City of Wangaratta holds a meeting at the Cheshunt Hall tomorrow from 5pm until 6pm. Council is seeking ideas to help revitalise Cheshunt’s streetscape including drainage, parking, landscape improvements and shared paths, with all welcome. Registrations are encouraged by emailing infradmin@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au or phone 03 5722 0888.

Moyhu gymnastics meeting THE Moyhu District Youth Club (MDYC) Moyhu Gymnastics Club will hold its annual general meeting on Wednesday, March 30 at 6pm for dinner, followed by the meeting at 6.30pm. It will be held at Café Martinis in Wangaratta with RSVP required by March 23 to moyhuyouthclub@gmail.com. TEAM EFFORT: Kate Walsh, DELWP’s Daniel Cocking, Kate Gilson, Lyn Lewis, Suz Christison and Amy Northwood were delighted to see the King Valley Food Hub officially opened at the Cheshunt Hall. PHOTO: Anita McPherson

Food hub officially opened to King Valley community IT was more like a summer day when the community gathered for the autumn harvest celebration and the opening of the King Valley Food Hub at the Cheshunt Hall on Saturday afternoon. Visitors browsed outdoor tables covered in produce from people’s gardens, sharing and collecting apples, zucchinis, tomatoes, peaches, freshly picked herbs and more, including the odd recipe. At 2.30pm around 40 people in attendance - including local families and visitors to the valley - gathered at the entrance of the food hub to celebrate its official opening. Suz Christison welcomed all those who came along, before WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group meets each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral. Everyone welcome. For further information, call Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062. WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host a light luncheon today from 12.30pm. Contact secretary Ken Daly on 0437 370 745 for more information. Carpet bowls will run tomorrow and on Monday from 12 noon. Euchre will be held on Friday at 1.30pm, with cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday, also from 1.30pm, at the clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street. ELDORADO Carpet Bowls is held every Thursday from 12.45pm at the Eldorado Community Hall. All the group’s events are held at the Eldorado Community Hall.

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Sustainable King Valley’s Kate Gilson untied the ribbon with the help of Daniel Cocking from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. The department contributed a grant of $5700 towards the project through its Climate Change Adaption Strategy grants program. Ms Gilson said while Sustainable King Valley were already well on their way to creating the hub, the seed funding was a welcome boost WANGARATTA Seniors Dance will be held on Friday, March 25 from 2pm to 4pm in St Patrick’s supper room in Ford Street, Wangaratta (entry beside St Patrick’s Church). The dance, which is held on the fourth Friday of each month, will feature music by The Rustic Ramblers, with dance revision from 1.30pm to 2pm. Admission is $5, which includes afternoon tea. For further information, contact Margaret on 0407 357 226. 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

which had helped make it a reality. She paid tribute to group member Jess Young who had been a driving force behind the hub and had been instrumental in creating the welcoming aesthetic in the impressive looking shopfront. “It’s a tribute to Jess and all the work she has done over the past two years,” she said. “The Cheshunt Hall is a place where the community comes together from time to time for a range of different activities, and we thank the committee for generously letting us use this space.” The hub will run as an outlet or ‘shop’, open on the first and third Saturdays of the month, where

SOCIAL CALENDAR to 9pm at the Avian Park Raceway Band Room in Newman Street. New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448. KEENAGERS Table Tennis plays on Mondays and Thursdays from 8am to 10am at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. All players must produce double vaccination verification to be able to enter and play. Also, please bring your own cup. For more information, contact Trevor Wolfel on 0476 891 596. THE Wangaratta Veterans Art Group meets every Tuesday at the Yarrunga Scout Hall from 10am to 2pm.

people can purchase local and bulk food at cost price by filling their own containers, reducing their reliance on packaging. Ms Gilson said she was hopeful it would change the way more people in the community purchase groceries while at the same time encouraging social interaction. She encouraged those who were interested in sustainability - and passionate about the King Valley to join the Sustainable King Valley group. The hub will be run by volunteers and open to the public from 10.30am to 12.30pm, but will also be a venue for workshops on different aspects of sustainable living. New members welcome, enquiries to Michael on 0432 991 055. LIFEBALL is played every Tuesday from 1pm on the basketball court at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre. Lifeball is a non-contact game of netball, designed by a doctor and physio for the safety of mature players, with no running, walking backwards or throwing high balls, but enjoying fun and friendship. For more information, phone 0418 574 404. WANGARATTA AL-Anon Family Group meets on Tuesdays from 1.30pm to 3pm at the backstage meeting room at St Patrick’s Hall in Ford Street. All welcome. If your life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, this group may be for you. Contact David on 0403 552 950.

Moyhu community barbecue THE community is invited to enjoy a free barbecue dinner and supper at the Moyhu Primary School in Moyhu on Thursday, March 31. BYO drinks and chairs to the event, with RSVP appreciated for catering purposes by calling Bec on 0424 996 147.

Outdoor cinema in Whitfield AN outdoor cinema event will be held at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve on Saturday, April 23 with the move to screen just after sunset. All are welcome to the free family event, with is being funded by the Rural City of Wangaratta’s Grit and Resilience Program, with food and drinks available on the night. WANGARATTA Symphony Orchestra rehearses each Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Wangaratta Baptist Church, 1 Sisely Avenue. New string and wind players are welcome to come along to rehearsals to try out. For more information, email wangsymphonyorchestra@gmail.com or call Chloe on 0413 775 027. WANGARATTA Toastmasters conducts its meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 6.45pm in the community room at the Wangaratta Library in Docker Street. For more information, contact Leah Walker at leahwalka@gmail. com TO include your group’s activities in this listing, email the details to skerwin@nemedia.com.au

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BUTLER, Leslie Thomas (Les). 21/12/1938 – 16/3/2022 Late of Wangaratta. Died peacefully at Illoura Aged Care home. Dearly loved husband of Pam (dec). Devoted father and father-in-law of Gary and Debbie, Gail and Dave. Adored Papa to Sarah, Stephanie, Katie, Claire, Aidan, Oliver and Spencer. A private family funeral will be held for Les.

BENNETT, Hector Thomas (Hec). The family of Hector Bennett is saddened to announce his sudden passing on Friday, March 18, 2022. Aged 92 years. Hec was dearly loved by his family; he will be sadly missed by many. We are all so lucky to have had him in our lives. Dearly loved and loving husband of Val for 70 years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Shirley, Keith and Rhonda, Bev and Bill. Adored Pop of 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. To the world you were but one, To us you were the world.

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AND THEY’RE OFF AND RACING MORE than 700 people competed in the Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run events at the Wangaratta Showgrounds yesterday morning, including these runners starting in the 10km event. Beautiful weather and plenty of home town support added to the enjoyment of the morning. Full report in sport. PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner

Jobs are on offer Staffing shortage across multiple industries continues with no signs of relief any time soon LOW staffing ratios are still having an impact on several hospitality venues’ capacities to accommodate larger crowds despite COVID restrictions loosening over the last month. The issue was highlighted over the Labour Day weekend with many major accommodation venues and restaurants booked out several weeks prior.

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Brown Brothers’ Milawa Winery had a busy weekend due to caps linked to staff shortages as a result of the ongoing fallout from the pandemic. Brown Family Wine Group

is seeking staff including chefs, and in the areas of front of house, cellar door guest services and packaging. COVID certainly continues to have an impact on staff absenteeism and the day-to-day functioning of workplaces. One of the greater factors is the high price of rentals and the low availability

of housing options in the Wangaratta district, making it extra difficult for workers to move to the area for employment. The hospitality industry has not been immune to the widespread staffing shortages as a result of the pandemic and Brown Brothers guest services manager Georgia Beavis expects the issue to continue

for the next 12-18 months. Other hospitality venues in Wangaratta have closed on a Monday and Tuesday, or have reduced trading hours each day to allow them to cope with the ongoing staff shortages. Industry in Wangaratta has been hit hard with Alpine Truss and Alpine MDF struggling to find workers, a human resource

commodity that is hindering the long running businesses’ ability to increase production levels to where they have the potential to be. Wangaratta Engineering has been looking for a qualified fitter and turner for more than four months and owner Heath Lloyd has tried just about everything to find the right person. ■ Continued page 2

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a Memorial Gift An alternative to ﬂowers at a funeral of a loved one is a memorial donation. Family and friends can make a donation in lieu of ﬂowers in recognition of the care and attention provided by Northeast Health Wangaratta. For more information please contact our Community Engagement Team (03) 5722 5069 or PO Box 386, Wangaratta, Vic 3676.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a service to celebrate the life of Mr Hector Thomas (Hec) Bennett, to be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta tomorrow, Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 11am. Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery. Flowers are welcome or if preferred, a donation made in memory of Hec to Northeast Health Wangaratta can be made at www.northeasthealth. org.au

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MEMBERS of the Northeast Radio Control Car Club gathered at Mitchell Avenue last Saturday to test their vehicles in competition. New members are always welcome. For more information contact president Matthew Johnson-Begg on 0467 974 305. f INTO HIS CARS: Gordon Flighty

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Country stacks up in VCE

A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large part of how they perform in VCE, but there are many other factors that contribute their desired outcome such as getting into a university course of their choice. Despite students dealing with adversity from the pandemic in 2020 and the touted country-city education divide, they performed reasonably well judging by the VCE study scores released by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCCA).

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ting a slightly better percentage of 40+ scores at 3.6pc compared to Cathedral’s 3.3pc. skelly@ nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta High School had a lesser meWangaratta’s three sec- dian study score at 26, it was ondary schools stack up well better than Galen and Cathewhen compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of across the region and even 3.9. several metropolitan counAcross the region Goulterparts across the state. burn Valley Grammar School Galen Catholic College in Shepparton had a median and Cathedral College both 35 with 21.6pc achieving achieved a median study 40+, placing it 30th best in score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria.

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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.

Wang Repair Café returns 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

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

presents for them to sell would be appreciated, as the volunteer-run organisation seeks assistance to cover its operating costs and ensure its continuation.

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

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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BORDER BUBBLE IS NOW IN PLACE Victorian and New South Wales border residents will be able to travel into Victoria by showing their driver’s licence or other formal photo ID, to access the services they need. Travel delays are expected, so please plan ahead.

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Teens look to the future with uni

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

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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Aggregate season wraps up at WLTC By WILLSON MACK

GUN: Beth Cope won the ladies aggregate award.

CLEAR WINNER: John Brunner took out the overall aggregate.

THE Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club (WLTC) has wrapped up their season with the final round of aggregate played on Saturday. The last round decided the winners and place getters of the aggregate season. A presentation was undertaken under the oak tree at day’s end with all trophies of the club champions and aggregate winners being presented: Overall winner: John Brunner 260 games, (average of 21.6 games/ week out of a possible 24 games). 2nd: Andrew Cope 238 games. 3rd: Frazer Judd 237 games. Equal 4th: Beth Cope 231 games, (Beth also won the ladies aggregate), Terry Flynn 230 games. 5th: Pat Flynn 225 games. In section one, John Brunner (21-19) just edged out Frazer Judd who wrapped up his final round

with a score of 20-18, just in front of Phil Peck on 20-19. Mark Brown (18-19) and Kevin Callahan (17-21) rounded out the section. In section two Barry Sullivan took the glass with a score of 24-14 to end his season in style, finishing a clear first ahead of Matt Curran (18-20) and Brian Scobie (18-20). Frank Harris came in at fourth with a score of 16-22. Section three also saw a glass earnt for Ken Parker (24-18), while Mike Lairson (21-21) and Maree Sullivan (20-22) rounded out the podium. Alan Busk wasn’t far behind on 19-23. Michael Falkenberg (24-13) was a clear winner in section four, with Phil Dryden (18-19) and Pat Flynn (17-20) toiling tirelessly. Geoff Allen finished in fourth on 15-22. Andrew Cope was in outstand-

ing form taking out section five on 24-12. Jacob Reidy (19-20), Henry Dean (17-20) and Greg Renner (14-23) couldn’t take it up to Cope. Section six’s Peter Curran (2412) was another player to win 24 games, with Terry Flynn (19-18) and Beth Cope (17-17) playing well. Peter Ablazej (17-20) and John Shanley (13-23) completed the section. In section seven Amy Lairson finished on 21-14 just ahead of Peter Lewis (19-18). Geoff Davidson took home a bronze with a score of 18-16 and Max McAuliffe (16-20) and Sue Piper (16-22) battled hard all day. Section eight was tight with Denise McCallum (22-18), Tim Dickinson (21-16) and Jenni O’Sullivan (21-16) all battling for the top spot. Mick Keogh (18-20) and George Lee (12-24) came in at fourth and fifth respectively.

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Smith’s Test century drought continues By AAP NEWSWIRE USMAN Khawaja has said it’s funny that people are talking about Steve Smith’s Test century drought given the former skipper is still consistently producing big scores. Smith cut a frustrated figure after being dismissed for 59 on day one of the third Test against Pakistan in Lahore. The 32-year-old combined with Khawaja (91) for a crucial 138-run stand to help settle the ship after Australia had crashed to 2-8. Smith’s most recent Test century came against India in January, 2021. Since then he has batted 14 times in the Test arena and produced seven half-centuries, including scores of 93, 81, 78, and 72. Smith’s latest half-century helped Australia reach 5-232 at stumps on day one, and Khawaja feels it’s just a matter of time before the star batsman reaches triple figures again. “I’m sure he’s frustrated in some respects,” Khawaja said. “He is, in my opinion, the greatest batsman I’ve seen in my era, averaging 60 pretty much his whole Test career. “I’m still in awe in how many runs he’s scored over a long period of time. “I find it so funny we’re talking about Steve Smith not scoring 100s, he seems to be getting 70, 80 ... and doing it very easily. That’s just the class Steve Smith has. “I’m sure once he gets a big score, more big scores (will come). The fact he’s getting those 60s, 70s, he’s looking really good with the bat.” Smith was trapped lbw when his bat got caught in the flap of his back pad when he attempted to play Naseem Shah to the leg side. - AAP

ON THE UP: Carlton will enter their AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs buoyed by solid early-season form.

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George Hewett at home in Carlton’s engine room

By AAP NEWSWIRE IF Carlton’s new-look midfield took some validation from their final-quarter pantsing of Richmond, the task now is to build on the platform laid. The Blues are not getting carried away with the round-one triumph their first positive start to a season in a decade - which kicked off the new Michael Voss-led era in stunning fashion. But they gained plenty of confidence from the way they dismantled their opponents last Thursday night,

snapping an 11-match losing streak against the Tigers in the process. Patrick Cripps and new recruits George Hewett and Adam Cerra, plus a much-improved Matthew Kennedy, led the Blues’ dominance in the final term. And they did so without last year’s best-and-fairest winner Sam Walsh, who remains sidelined with an ankle injury. Next Carlton face a vaunted Western Bulldogs line-up that was stung by Melbourne in the season opener. The Blues enter Thursday night’s

Marvel Stadium contest buoyed by recent performances, including a pre-season win over the Demons. “We need to keep building on it,” Hewett told AAP. “It starts again every week but when you can look back on those things and say we’ve done it, hopefully that gives us confidence when we’re in those tight spots again. “(The Bulldogs are) a top midfield again but we’ll just keep backing our strengths and then go from there.” Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said the Carlton recruiting

drive that netted Hewett and Cerra late last year reminded him of the way the Tigers rebuilt their own engine room ahead of the 2017 season, when they stormed to a surprise premiership. The Blues have a long way to go before they even break their finals drought, let alone start talking about flag chances. But Hewett, who joined Carlton on a four-year deal after 120 games with Sydney, believes the Blues’ midfield group has already built synergy that holds them in good stead. - AAP

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A game of golf for the ages By KURT HICKLING

never looked back since. “I love the game of golf and have achieved many goals such as four hole-in -ones and a best handicap of eight,” Mr Nalder said. “Being with my mates means the world to me as I enjoy getting out on the green with them.” The three men prove that age is no barrier. Keeping your mind busy and being active is key to their success on and off the course. They are thrilled that their passion for golf is rubbing off on the younger generation of golfers who will be the future of the sport and the Jubilee club alike. When the men are not playing golf, they are actively working on the green as grounds maintenance otherwise they sneak in a beer among friends. Ralph, Greg and Alan show no signs of slowing down as they look forward to the 2022 program and playing plenty more golf.

THERE is nothing more satisfying than a game of golf at the Jubilee Golf Club. Just ask Ralph Nalder, 93, Greg Hogan, 90 and Alan Bell, 90 who have a combined total of 59 years on the golf course. Golf is a passion for the three men and their personal experiences along the way have been rewarding in many ways. “The greatest win I have had in my golfing career is the win of meeting and making new friends on the course,” Mr Bell said. “In the 55 years as a golfer, I have made many friends along the way and love being a part of club that feels like family.” Alan took up golf after retiring from football and cricket. Ralph used to fish golf balls out of the water for pocket money and got an interest in taking up golf and 74 years later he has

FUTURE STAR: Gabe Watson has qualified for nationals.

Watson, Allen impress for swim club ABSOLUTE VINTAGE: Ralph Nalder (left), Greg Hogan and Alan Bell prove that age is no barrier. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Busy month for local archers WANGARATTA Archers have had a busy few weeks, keeping them on their toes, and bringing the sport that they love to other people. Archers started off with the festival in Bright, “Get a grip of the Grind”. This is a festival held each year at the end of February for women to move out of their comfort zone with activities ranging from archery to bee keeping, to kayaking and everything in between. There are seminars on a large variety of subjects. Wangaratta Archers played host to two groups of 15 archers. A great time was had by all, and was held in the magnificent grounds of Red Earth Lodge, on the way to Mt Buffalo. Sunday, February 6 saw the club hold the Morgan Jayne Thompson Memorial Shield. This shoot is held each year to remember a past club member that lost her battle with depression. It is a time to reflect on how your friends are faring. Quite often a kind word can turn the whole day around.

YOUNG SCOUTS: Wangaratta Archers hosted the Wangaratta Scouts. The shoot was won by Brandon York. The event was followed by a barbecue and the presentation of the shield. On Thursday, February 17 the club hosted the Wangaratta Scout Group. The club members had great fun bringing the sport to the next generation. Wangaratta Archers’ Paul Gardner would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the volunteers that gave up their time

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TAKING AIM: Wangaratta Archers in action at the Get a grip of the Grind festival.

to bring the sport to others. If your interested in something different, the club holds four-week courses at regular intervals. All of the equipment that is required is supplied by the club. The club can cater for up to 15 archers, if a larger group would like to have a go, it can be accommodated given notice to arrange volunteers and extra equipment. Please contact Paul on 0419 681 656 or visit ‘Wangaratta Archers’ on Facebook.

STAR: Brandon York won the Morgan Jayne Thompson Memorial Shield.

GABE Watson and Harry Allen from Wangaratta Amateur Swimming Club recently competed in the Victorian Open and Victorian Age State Swimming Championships at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. These state championship are qualifying events, and the two Wangaratta swimmers achieved great results competing against the top swimmers in the state at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Watson has competed at three major state events over the last five weeks, swimming in 10 finals, medalling in three events and achieving qualifying times for the Australian National Open Swimming Championships to be held in Adelaide in May. Allen improved his ranking at the state championships, swimming personal best times in multiple events and a top 10 finalist in the 50m butterfly.

WDCA junior cricket stars recognised at awards night WANGARATTA District Cricket Association held its annual presentation night last week, recognising the young stars of the 2021-’22 competition, in under 16, under 14 and under 12 grades. WINNERS OF THE AWARDS WERE:  Under 12s Champion player - Lenny Sims (Wangaratta Magpies) 501 Champion female player - Taite Sims (Wangaratta Magpies), 177 Batting average - Naite Leith (Yarrawonga Mulwala), 263 @ 131.50 Batting aggregate - Lenny Sims (Wangaratta Magpies), 346 Bowling average - Taite Sims (Wangaratta Magpies), 10 wkts @ 3.60 Bowling aggregate - Luke O’Brien (Yarrawonga Mulwala), 12 WDCA Junior Team of the Year:

Clancy Ellett (Beechworth) captain, Will Graham (Rovers United Bruck) vice captain, Lenny Sims (Wangaratta Magpies) vice captain, Jez Rigoni (Rovers United Bruck), Tyler Thomason (Ovens Valley United), Tom Clayton (Wangaratta Magpies), Xavier Dodgshun (Rovers United Bruck), Alasdair Brett (City Colts), Grace Kerwin (Wangaratta Magpies), Naite Leith (Yarrawonga Mulwala), Taite Sims (Wangaratta Magpies), Nate Kreeck (Yarrawonga Mulwala).  Under 14s Champion player - Will Graham (Rovers United Bruck), 280 points Batting average - Xavier Dodgshun (Rovers United Bruck), 204 Batting aggregate - James Long (City Colts), 249 Bowling average - Alasdair Brett (City Colts), 10 wkts @ 2.80

Bowling aggregate - Nate Kreeck (Yarrawonga Mulwala) 13  Under 16s Champion player - Tyler Thomason (Ovens Valley United), 487 points Champion female player - Grace Kerwin (Wangaratta Magpies), 124 points Batting average - Jez Rigoni (Rovers United Bruck), 217 Batting aggregate - Clancy Ellett (Beechworth), 430 Bowling average - Tom Clayton (Wangaratta Magpies), 13 wkts @ 4 Bowling aggregate - Tom Clayton (Wangaratta Magpies), 13 Rising star - Tyler Thomason (Ovens Valley United)  Representative cricket Best player under 17s - Jez Rigoni (Rovers United Bruck). Coach’s

award - Ryan Brereton (City Colts) Best player under 16 blue (premiers) - Lachlan Phillips (Yarrawonga Mulwala). Coach’s award - Tom Lovel (Yarrawonga Mulwala). Hat trick - Lachlan Phillips (Yarrawonga Mulwala) v WDCA Gold Best player under 16 gold Cormac McNamara (Rovers United Bruck). Coach’s award - Sam Rourke (Rovers United Bruck) Best player under 15 blue (premiers) - Trent Berry (Delatite). Coach’s award - Lachlan Fitzpatrick (Beechworth) Best player under 15 gold - Xavier Rosser (Wangaratta Magpies). Coach’s award - Archie Crispin (City Colts) Best player under 14 blue - Jobe Fraser (Yarrawonga Mulwala). Coach’s award - Rama Schultz

(Yarrawonga Mulwala) Best player under 14 gold - Jonty Priest (Benalla Bushrangers). Coach’s award - Alasdair Brett (City Colts Best player under 13 blue - Jack Tourney (Rutherglen United). Coach’s award - Ben McMasters (Ovens Valley United) Best player under 13 gold (premiers) - Connor Ormond (City Colts). Coach’s award - Xavier Dodgshun (Rovers United Bruck) Best player under 12 blue - Noah White (Ovens Valley United). Coach’s award - Hudson Wallace (Greta) Best player under 12 gold (premiers) - Charlie O’Brien (Rovers United Bruck). Coach’s award - Riley McCarthy (Benalla Bushrangers) Junior cricket volunteer of the year Bennett Thomas (Rutherglen United)

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Devils shocked by Cobram Roar

DOUBLE TIME: Dan Kelly scored two for the Devils on Sunday. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

COBRAM Roar got the better of Wangaratta City in the upset of the round in Albury Wodonga Football Association men’s competition. After downing Albury United 2-1 in the match of the round last weekend, the Devils couldn’t replicate their form against the Roar, going down 3-2. Wangaratta led early but the home side went in 2-1 up thanks to goals from Anthony Corso and Jack Dovey. Former Cobram coach Bill Plunkett came off the bench in the second half to make it 3-1 before Devils’ striker Dan Kelly pulled the deficit back to 3-2 in the 94th minute with his second goal for the match. Devils coach Daniel Vasilevski said his side just weren’t good enough. “We had an off day,” Vasilevski said. “We started okay, scored an early goal and then I think we just sat back thinking the rest would happen. “We were lazy with some of

CHAMPS: (L-R) Section one premiers Corowa Blue, Rachel Crawford, Claire Davidson, Johnno Keys, Peter Filliponi, Darrell Spencer and Helen Fuge.

BY WILLSON MACK wmack@ nemedia.com.au

the unrewarded jobs we have to do like chasing, marking your man and tackling. “They then got us on the break, scored in quick succession and we went into half-time 2-1 down and it’s always tough chasing at Cobram.” After last weekend’s sensational win over United, Vasilevski believes his players may have been complacent. “I felt like we were a bit too casual before the game,” he said. “The warm up lacked intensity and because we’ve beaten the last few times we just thought it was going to happen. “It’s probably not a bad thing for this to happen early in the season.” Cobram have showed positive signs in the first two rounds after going down by just one goal (2-3)

to Myrtleford in round one. “They’ve definitely improved,” Vasilevski said. “They’ve got a few handy young players and some more experienced players as well so they’re definitely going to be hard to beat in Cobram.” Josh Masters made his long awaited return, coming off the bench at half-time. “Josh was really good when he came on after half-time,” Vasilevski said. “He definitely made a difference, he got on the ball and controlled the game. “Dan Kelly got in some good spots and ‘Burchy’ (Adam Burchell) was creating plenty of chances.” Vasilevski now wants his side to move on with a tough clash against Albury United at home awaiting. “We just need to move on now, we know that we need to do the little things better,” he said. “We’ll work hard at training during the week and plan for Albury City on Thursday.”

WINNERS: Wahgunyah Red took out section two with (back L-R) Ethan Palmer, Travis McDonald, Kylie Greig, Jesse Johnston (front, L-R) Mareeta Corcoran, Max Harvey and Sonia Palmer.

Corowa Blue take out 2021/22 NERTA section one

THE NERTA season culminated in the grand finals played at the picturesque Merriwa Park complex at the Wangaratta Lawn Courts for the first time. A big thankyou to the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club for making their courts available at late notice after the Corowa courts were deemed not quite up to the standard required. All teams had high hopes of success but unfortunately there can only be one winner on grand final day. Section 1 The match between Corowa Blue (Claire Davidson, Rachael Crawford, Helen Fuge, Darreell Spencer, Jono Keys, Greg Filliponi) and Corowa Red (Marianne Spencer, Jo Brooks, Amanda Hemphill, Scott Francis, Peter Filliponi, Josh Quick) went the distance with the result still in the balance until the last set was completed. Corowa Blue started favourites with a near perfect season behind them, their only blemish coming

in the rain affected first round of the season where Corowa Red took the points. The match began with both sides trading sets, the Blue men were on top, while Red’s women were outstanding, the turning point in the match came when Blue’s Rachael and Helen managed to win the final women’s set and this then ensured that Blue would go into the mixed sets with a two set and a three game advantage. Corowa Red’s Scott and Marianne turned the tables quickly with a decisive 8-3 victory to put themselves a game in front and give themselves a chance of forcing a super tie-break to decide the premiership but the Blue team showed why they have been the best team all year as they steadied and won the remaining two sets to record a comfortable victory in the end. Blue’s Greg Filliponi was unstoppable with three sets, while Red’s Marianne Spencer recorded three sets for the runner ups.

Section 2 Wahgunyah Red (Mareeta Corcoran, Kylie Greig, Max Harvey, Travis McDonald, Jesse Johnstone, Ethan Palmer) have been the measuring stick for the rest of the competition for two years and deservedly started this final as raging favourites but Everton Blue (Jo Lucas, Julie Deretic, Melanie Hellebrand, Garry Bennett, Russell Bennett, Alan Wood) weren’t to be taken lightly as they have been peaking at the right end of the season. The final score line is very deceiving as this match was much closer than the 7-2 victory suggests. Everton opened brightly with an 8-1 women’s win, while Garry and Russell pushed Travis and Jesse to the limit with a number of deuce games and they were just unable to win the vital points that mattered. The match was turned on its head when Wahgunyah won a women’s set courtesy of the consistency and brilliance of Max

Harvey, he was the difference between the two teams. He then teamed with Kylie and lead from the front with an impressive performance that belied his tender years. Wahgunyah’s confidence was growing and from here they never allowed Everton a chance to recover and ran out convincing winners. Max Harvey was Wahgunyah’s best closely followed by Travis and Ethan, while Jo Lucas, Julie Deretic and Russell Bennett put respectability on the scoreboard for Everton. Section 3 Wahgunyah Red ( Kane Palmer, Ollie Struve, Andrew Palmer, Brett Skinner) went into this final as the only undefeated team in the competition and were always going to be hard to beat but Wahgunyah Blue (Priscilla Hill, Matt Vogel, Corey Hill, Liam Hill) knew the task at hand would take a herculean effort and saw it as a challenge. Blue began well but were una-

ble to secure the necessary points at the critical times to win games and although the first two sets were 8-6 and 8-1 losses, they were always in the contests. Wahgunayh Red held all the aces on the day and controlled the match and never allowed Blue to settle and ran out comfortable winners. Wahgunyah Red were the top team all year and were only getting better as the season drew to a close and deserved their victory. Blue had an impressive season but found the last hurdle was too large and were gallant in defeat. As a side note this was fourth time lucky for Wahgunyah Red’s captain Kane Palmer. Results Section 1 Corowa Blue 6-60 def Corowa Red 3-50. Section 2 Wahgunyah Red 6-52 def Everton Blue 2-36. Section 3 Wahgunyah Red 6-48 def Wahgunyah Blue 0-24.

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A1 bowlers out in straight sets

WELCOME BACK: Dylan Wilson shrugs off Mooroopna players.

CLASSY: Sam Carpenter starred in his side’s practice match. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

CRASHING THROUGH: Sam Murray breaks a tackle.

Hawks first and last hit out a success By WILLSON MACK

WANGARATTA Rovers played their first and last practice match for the pre-season, posting a 14.14.(98) to 5.4.(34) win. The Hawks had some clubs pull out of practice matches late, meaning Jake McQueen, Jack Ganley, Lukas Webb, Mackenzie Bristow and Todd Bryant will have just the one hit-out, prior to the competition’s first game against Myrtleford on April 2. Ben Timms, Tom Boyd (Werribeelisted) and 2018 O&M Morris medallist Brodie Filo were unavailable for the hit out. Wangaratta Rovers football operations manager Barry Sullivan said he was pleased with how the clash went. “It was really good, Mooroopna were a strong opposition,” Sullivan said. “The first quarter was a bit of an arm wrestle but the boys were full of energy and gradually our pressure got us on top.

“Sam Carpenter was sensational and Michael Clarke was really good too.” The Hawks also got their first look at their new star recruits. “’Webby (Lukas Webb) and Todd Bryant were both really good,” Sullivan said. “You can tell they’re both great footballers and I thought their communication throughout the match was great. “The young boys like Jace McQuade, Elijah Amery, Regan Gorman and Sam Allen all had their moments too.” Although Sullivan admits the late practice match cancellations have been frustrating, he still believes his side is in good nick ahead of round one. “It’s been more frustrating trying to organise back-up games and grounds and things like that,” he said. “We converted those lost practice matches into intra-clubs and match simulations so I don’t think our boys

of injuries and COVID behind him, while Michael Bordignon and Liam McVeigh played their first games. “We were missing five or six but we still had a pretty strong side in,” Reid said. “It was good to get three quarters into Liam McVeigh and he’s pulled up really well too. “Daniel Sharrock has been training at Werribee throughout the pre-season and he got a whole game under his belt. “It was good to bring them in for the cohesion of the group.” Wangaratta now turn their heads to a blockbuster round one clash against Albury under lights at Norm Minns Oval. “We’ve now got two weeks to prepare for Albury,” Reid said. “We’re in good shape as I’m sure Albury are too so we’re looking forward to playing the best side in the competition. “Round one will show us where we’re at.”

are underdone at all. “It showed in our game against Mooroopna that we’re not underdone because we were full of run in the second half. “It’s hard to tell the effects of losing those games but who knows, we might’ve had a few injuries and what not if we did play.” Meanwhile, Wangaratta had a tight tussle against Goulburn Valley outfit Echuca. “We got through unscathed so that was the main thing,” Wangaratta coach Ben Reid said. “They’re a quality side in the GV league so it was good to have a hit out like that early in the season. “They were hard at the contest and slick around the middle which is a challenge we wanted to get into our mids.” Although the ‘Pies were missing some key players such as Zac Leitch and Michael Newton, the club welcomed back Daniel Sharrock as he looks to put a frustrating three years

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SUPER SUPPORT: Travis Heaney (GOTAFE CEO), Brodie Paul (Rovers), Laura Irvine (Yarrawonga), Carter Norman (Nth Albury), Ella Vandermeer (Wodonga), Dan Saunders, Jemma Smith (Cor-Ruth), David Sinclair (OMFNL board chair), Chaye Crimmins, Ben Reid (Magpies), and Angela Verde (OMFNL deputy board chair) after the announcement at the Wangaratta GOTAFE campus. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

GOTAFE O&M deal Institution announces five year netball naming rights sponsorship

OVENS and Murray Football Netball League received a massive boost yesterday with the announcement of a five year netball naming rights sponsorship deal with local education and training provider GOTAFE. Travis Heeney, GOTAFE chief executive officer, said he was excited to be partnering with the OMFNL because the sponsorship will enable GOTAFE to better support the region in accessing education, career and training services.

BY SHANE DOUTHIE sdouthie@ nemedia.com.au

“Sports clubs are at the heart of all our regional communities,” Mr Heeney said. “GOTAFE want to be part of the journey to lifelong learning for young people in North East Victoria. “Our partnership will help us facilitate great outcomes for our communities and industry.

“We are delighted to be the naming rights sponsor for the netball. “It is so important to encourage an active lifestyle and for everyone, including women and girls, to enjoy being active without worrying about judgement, gender stereotypes or skill level. “We are really looking forward to working with the Ovens and Murray Football Netball League to tell stories of football and netball players to inspire everyone to be more active

and therefore healthier.” This new partnership will see GOTAFE’s logo prominently positioned on match day footballs and netballs and players and officials uniforms. Additionally, the sponsorship gives GOTAFE naming rights to the netball cup which will be referred to as the GOTAFE Cup in A, B, C Grade and Under 17. OMFNL general manager, Craig Millar, said he was excited about the deal describing it as a great signing.

“After a few challenging seasons, we are looking forward to the 2022 season, when we will be welcoming GOTAFE to our growing team of sponsors,” Mr Millar said. “We are very pleased to partner with GOTAFE, as this sponsorship will allow OMFNL to better support our teams, players and members in their professional and personal journeys. “It’s an ideal fit for where we are heading as a competition and where they are heading as a business. “Access to education

is important to our communities, and we are grateful to have GOTAFE on board to help provide more opportunities and pathways for our players, members and clubs.” The long term nature of the deal was another fillip for the league and comes on the recent announcement of multiple year deals with other sponsors. The former netball naming rights sponsor, Johnsons MME will also continue as a major partner of the competition.

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