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HAINES RETURNED Indi voters show their approval pp as Independent p MP receives convincingg swingg

BY BRODIE EVERIST beverist@ nemedia.com.au

HELEN Haines has been returned as the Independent member for Indi, receiving a resounding swing of 7.41 per cent of the two candidate preferred vote, as of yesterday morning.

Dr Haines’ vote increased to 58.8 per cent of the two candidate preferred vote, from 51.39 per cent in 2019, according to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).

“I’m truly grateful to the people of Indi for putting their trust in me to represent them again into this next parliament,” Dr Haines told the Wangaratta Chronicle on Saturday night.

“It’s been a really tumultuous three years for our electorate, and I’ve been proud to serve as the member for Indi and I’m ready to serve again.

“I’m absolutely overjoyed and thrilled to not only win, but to have such an increased majority on many, many booths.”

The member for Indi received 40.99 per cent of the first preference vote, significantly outpolling Liberal Party challenger Ross Lyman, who received 30.91 per cent.

She received swings across almost all polling booths in Indi, including double-figure percentage swings in regional centre booths like Yea, Wodonga Central, and Mansfield.

As of Sunday morning, Indi postal votes and votes from the AEC mobile team had not been counted.

Dr Haines put the successful result down to Indi voters valuing strong Inde-

CAMPAIGN CELEBRATION: Independent member for Indi Helen Haines (centre front) celebrated her re-election to federal parliament with family and campaign volunteers at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre on Saturday night.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist pendent representation.

“The people of Indi know that an Independent speaks for the people, that I am not a rubber stamp, that I’ll stick up for them every single time, that I don’t take orders from party bosses,” she said.

“I know the people of Indi well because I’m out amongst them.

“They’ve seen how I work and they've seen the results in this community.”

Dr Haines said she would continue to push for a federal integrity commission and ac-

2022 INDI FEDERAL ELECTION tion on climate change, and particularly highlighted the need for greater health infrastructure in the North East.

■ Continued page 2 ■ Wangaratta voters back Helen Haines - page 2 ■ Lyman starts campaigning for 2025 contest - page 3 ■ EDITORIAL PAGE 6 ■ Federal coverage page 10

First preference count for the division of Indi (VIC) 77 of 78 polling places returned (excludes postal votes) Candidate ALEKSOV, Angel HAINES, Helen O'CONNELL, Lachlan WILLIAMS, Stephen STEVENS, Beth GILBERT, Benjamin FISHER, Liz DAVID, Nadia FIDGE, Julian LYMAN, Ross Formal Informal Total

Party Animal Justice Party Independent Derryn Hinch's Justice Party United Australia Party Pauline Hanson's One Nation The Greens The Nationals Australian Labor Party Liberal Democrats Liberal

Votes 1,311 33,172 800 1,940 4,280 2,587 3,151 6,848 1,827 25,019 80,935 4,738 85,673

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FEDERAL ELECTION

Indi voters show their approval pp as Independent p MP receives convincingg swingg ■

From page 1 “I want to see us on the border get what we need, get the funding from the Federal Government and our two State Governments on a new hospital - a single site hospital on the border,” she said.

“I want to see our small rural hospitals get the funding

MAKING IT COUNT: Helen Haines lodges her vote at the AEC polling booth at the Wangaratta High School on Saturday.

PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner

that they need.

“They’re the things that I’ve always fought for - I always will.”

Dr Haines declined to comment on any agreement with the Labor Party in the event of a hung parliament, saying it was too early to discuss with votes still being counted.

When her win was

called around 9:30 on Saturday night, Dr Haines spoke to a room filled with orangeclad volunteers at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, thanking them for their work.

“To win a seat as an Independent in the House of Representatives, it takes hope, it takes skill, it takes

clever, brave people doing the work in their community,” she said.

“It takes moving out of your comfort zone and having the conversation, it takes knocking on a door when you’ve never knocked on those doors before.”

According to Dr Haines, their campaign had 1845 signed-

up volunteers, 559 volunteers handed out how-to-vote cards on election day, and they had knocked every door in Wodonga and Wangaratta.

She said her campaign had 1251 donors, and they sold $37,000 worth of merchandise, most of it made by volunteers.

Two candidate preferred (TCP) for Indi (VIC) 77 of 78 polling places returned and 100.00% of the ballot papers counted thus far have also had a TCP count undertaken.

Candidate Party Votes Margin This election (%) Previous election (%) Swing (%) HAINES, Helen Independent 47,592 14,249 58.80 51.39 +7.41 LYMAN, Ross

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VOTING HABITS: Voters at St Pat’s Hall (above) and most other polling stations across the Rural City of Wangaratta supported Independent Helen Haines in Saturday’s federal election. PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner

MORE Wangaratta residents voted for Independent incumbent Helen Haines this election than in 2019, according to Australian Electoral Commission data.

Every polling booth in the Rural City of Wangaratta saw positive swings towards the Independent member for Indi in the two candidate preferred vote, with an average swing of 5.48 per cent across the local government area.

The three polling booths in Wangaratta on Saturday all recorded a two candidate preferred vote over 60 per cent for Dr Haines, with a 7.08 per cent swing at St Patrick’s Hall, a 9.09 per cent swing at Wangaratta High School, and a 6.16 per cent swing at Yarrunga.

Support for Dr Haines is also reflected in the first preference vote, where she recorded positive swings in all Wangaratta booths.

More than 10 per cent of Indi residents voted at the Wangaratta prepolling station at St Patrick's Hall on Ford Street, where Dr

Haines’ received 45.55 per cent of the first preference vote, compared to the Liberal Party’s Ross Lyman’s 32.38 per cent.

On election day this booth saw 43.56 per cent of voters give their first preference to Dr Haines, compared to 25.56 of voters give their first preference to Mr Lyman.

At Wangaratta High School Dr Haines received 48.2 per cent of first preference votes, whereas Mr Lyman only received 28.29 per cent.

At Yarrunga 39.84 per cent of voters gave their first preference to Dr Haines, compared to only 27.5 per cent of voters giving their first preference to Mr Lyman.

Dr Haines gained a substantial 60.27 per cent of first preference votes at Eldorado, compared to 18.26 per cent for Mr Lyman.

At Glenrowan Dr Haines again gained the largest number of first preference votes, with 38.53 per cent to Mr Lyman’s 33.81 per cent.

At Milawa the Independent member received 42.04 per cent

of the first preference vote compared to Mr Lyman’s 36.82 per cent.

Dr Haines received 40.78 per cent of the first preference votes at Moyhu, with a large positive swing of 9.66 per cent, compared to the Liberal candidate’s 34.64 per cent of the first preference vote.

Tarrawingee saw Dr Haines receive 41.5 per cent of the first preference vote to Mr Lyman’s 36.6 per cent.

At Whitfield Dr Haines received 46.73 per cent of first preference votes, compared to 32.34 per cent for Mr Lyman.

Only Springhurst and Whorouly recorded first preference votes in favour of Mr Lyman.

Springhurst recorded 33.96 of first preference votes for him, compared to 32.7 per cent of votes for Dr Haines, and at Whorouly Mr Lyman received 48.22 per cent of first preference votes to Dr Haines’ 29.25 per cent.

However, both of these booths still recorded positive swings to Dr Haines.

MORE than half of all eligible Indi voters were missing on polling day, having chosen instead to vote early at the electorate’s six pre-poll centres or via postal vote.

More than 68,000 (57.9 per cent) of Indi’s 117,571 eligible voters cast their choice early - with 17,635 (15 per cent) voting via post and 50,555 (43 per cent) at pre-poll.

Indi was in the top nine electorates across the country for early voting, behind Hinker (QLD, 62.9%), Flinders (VIC, 61.3%), Fraser (VIC, 60.2%), Fisher (QLD, 60/1%), Maranoa (QLD, 59.2%), Longman (QLD, 59.2%), Dickson (QLD, 58.7%) and Bowman (QLD, 58.5%).

Nationally, according to the ABC’s chief election analyst Antony Green, a total of 2,731,060 postal vote applications had been received representing 15.9 per cent of enrolment.

This compares to 1,538,139 in 2019 or 9.4 per cent of enrolment.

Mr Green said final pre-polls totalled 5,541,757, compared to a total of 4,778,856 in 2019.

There were just under a million votes taken on Friday, 923,852 in total and 208,000 more than on the final day in 2019.

Despite there being five fewer days of prepolling in 2022 because of the change in the law, pre-poll votes nationally for 2022 represent 32.2 per cent of enrolled voters compared to 29.9 per cent in 2019.

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FEDERAL ELECTION

Liberal candidate campaigning for 2025, others aren’t so sure

BY JEFF ZEUSCHNER jzeuschner@ nemedia.com.au

gets...Independents can’t deliver, that is what governments do,” he said.

Fellow Coalition candidate, Nationals’ Liz Fisher, she was “devastated” to see traditional National voters support the incumbent and also One Nation candidate, eroding her party’s primary Indi vote to below four per cent.

“I think there were some big picture issues at play... some Nationals may not like Barnaby Joyce or the pro mining policies,” she said.

“The Independent ran a very well funded campaign.

“I really see the Nationals as a party for rural and regional development, but clearly that is not resonating with people in towns.”

Ms Fisher said her candidacy since January had been a “very positive experience meeting so many good people”, she was looking forward to refocusing on ‘mum’ and farm duties, and was still keen to play her part of the party in the future, although that may not be as a candidate.

A 3.6 per cent swing against Labor to reduce its

MY VOTE: Nationals candidate Liz Fisher was “devastated” her primary vote was only around four per cent.

primary vote to 8.5 per cent in Indi was personally disappointing for candidate Nadia David, but she was excited by the national result which will see her party back in government after almost a decade.

“After all the months of work by myself and our small team of volunteers it is disappointing, but the Liberals and Nationals also suffered a backlash here,” the Beechworth academic said yesterday.

“I can see that a lot of our support went to Helen (Haines), who ran a much larger campaign and is a quality local member and I wish her all the best....I’m happy for her and for Indi.

“Potentially she could play a bigger part (if Labor in minor government)...she is a progressive and we’ve seen a progressive vote in Indi on matters of climate change, as well as an integrity commission which Labor has committed to get in place by Christmas.”

Ms David said she was open to the idea of running again at the next federal election.

“I’ve had a lot of positive feedback but for now I’ll have a break and focus on getting my PHD,” she said.

First time Greens candidate Benjamin Gilbert said he was delighted with the outcome in Indi, and nationally, believing the results pointed to Australians’ desire to see more action on climate change.

“This has been a climate change election,” he said, “and Indi has been part of that progressive vote.

“People understood what Helen stood for.

“You can’t call Indi a conservative seat anymore.

“Helen and Cathy (McGowan) have shown that safe doesn’t exist if you are not on topic.”

The Yackandandah sculptor was delighted to see his party’s primary vote double in his hometown, and said an electorate-wide swing of around one per cent away from the Greens had been support for the incumbent’s shared vision on climate policies.

“I’ve really enjoyed the whole experience...it’s been

GOOD SUPPORT: Labor candidate Nadi David (right) was happy to get a “Democracy snag” for only $2.50 from Wangaratta High School students while campaigning at the voting centre on Saturday with Wangaratta Labor co– ordinator Angela Killingsworth.

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very positive and for me it’s about doing what is right for the kids,” he said.

“I’d be happy to run again, unless someone younger than myself wanted to do it.”

Liberal Democrats candidate Julian Fidge said he was reasonably content with his support at the ballot box.

The Wangaratta GP had over two per cent of the primary vote counted, which was an improvement on his vote as an Australian Country Party candidate at the 2016 federal election.

He believed the party’s support was borne from its policies to stop lockdowns and vaccine mandates, and protect personal freedoms.

“These messages resonated with the electorate, I think you also saw that with the support for One Nation and the United Australia Party,” Dr Fidge said.

“I think the increased support for the incumbent comes from her stance on climate change and the integrity commission.”

Dr Fidge, who was wearing his cowboy hat giving out how to vote cards on polling

day, said this this election wouldn’t be his last rodeo.

“Liberal Democrats are a great party and I’d be keen to run again for them, if they’ll have me,” he said.

For United Australia Party candidate Stephen Williams, this was his first and last foray into politics.

The Tawonga business owner said he was “very disappointed” to see his party’s primary vote, under his candidacy, drop from around four per cent to around 2.5 per cent of the vote.

“I think the support we did get was on the back of our opposition to all mandates and the madness of the last two years,” he said.

“I didn’t expect to get elected, but I thought we’d have a stronger showing than that.

“I’m retiring from politics...time to go fishing.”

Candidates Beth Stevens (Pauline Hanson’s One Nation), Angel Aleksov (Animal Justice Party) and Lachlan O’Connell (Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party) could not be contacted for comment yesterday.

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BACK IN 2025: Liberal candidate Ross Lyman, pictured casting his vote at the polling centre at Wangaratta High School on Saturday, has confirmed he will run again in 2025.

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LIBERAL candidate Ross Lyman was back out in the community yesterday, starting his campaign to re-contest the seat of Indi in 2025.

Mr Lyman, who rang Independent incumbent Helen Haines on Saturday evening to congratulate her on her win, said he was disappointed to a see a four per cent primary vote swing against his party in Indi - with the two party preferred difference roughly 60/40 favouring the incumbent - although he does expect the 17,000 postal votes yet to be counted to help reduce that divide.

Acknowledging the “bloodbath” at the national level, the former Army commando now Wahgunyah viticulture manager said his team would analyse what factors - local and national - had impacted on his ballot result.

“I began my campaign this election in January and the feedback we’ve got is that I need to be out there sooner, so I’m starting today for 2025,” he said, noting that working with the private sector and business community to get the economy firing would be a big part of his expected broad platform again.

“Obviously there has been a shift in society...it’s something the Liberal Party has to look at nationally.

“If people want to get to net zero (emissions) quicker than 2050...are happy to see taxes rise to get more renewables now.”

Mr Lyman said it would be a challenging environment for any government this term at the macro level, and whether Labor governed in its own right or in a minority government, it was likely to look after its own marginal seats, ahead of electorates such as Indi.

“We’ll see what focus Indi

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New hope for sick country kids

COUNTRY children diagnosed with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses are sent directly to Melbourne or Sydney for treatment, with few local treatment options available.

Overnight, families find themselves having to leave their jobs, pack up their homes and head to the city for weeks, months or even years while their child receives treatment.

Country Hope is a charitable organisation, supporting families financially and emotionally through the toughest times of their lives.

This organisation has been around for 18 years and actively supports more than 100 families at any one time.

It has offices in Wagga Wagga, Dubbo, Griffith and now Albury.

Country Hope’s house in Lavington was previously serviced by staff from the Wagga office, however, the site was shut during COVID lockdowns.

The organisation has now employed a local coordinator for the North East and Border region including the rural city, Kristy McMahon, and recently opened a shop in City Walk Arcade, Albury.

Kristy’s role will be to support local families with a sick child and advocate for better access to local services so vulnerable kids don’t have to spend so much time away from their friends, family, homes, and communities.

Country Hope is seeking volunteers to work in the shop and calling for the donation of high quality, handmade goods.

The general public can also help by shopping here in City Walk Arcade, knowing their purchases are supporting a great cause.

For more information phone (02) 6045 9777, free call 1800 007880, 0493 378 076, email albury@countryhope.com.au, or visit www. countryhope.com.au.

BRINGING HOPE: Ellie Webb, Country Hope general manager (based in Wagga), Lauren Ryall (Country Hope mum), Mason Ryall (Cancer survivor, 4), Kristy McMahon, Country Hope NE and border coordinator, Steve Bowen, Country Hope ambassador, NE and border, and Lincoln Ryall, 3. INSET: The Country Hope shopfront.

Smoke signals opening of Koori Court CATCH UP: Mayor Dean Rees, Janet Campbell and Maggie Ray enjoyed a scone and a chat.

LEAD THE WAY: Magistrate Peter Dunn was one of the first to step forward to engage with the smoking ceremony.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

TOGETHER AGAIN: Lorraine Adams, Karen Smith and Jenny Kerr warmed up with a cuppa.

COURTROOM CLEANSE: Uncle Dozer also conducted a smoking CREATE CONNECTION: Bpangerang elder Uncle Dozer ceremony in court room spoke of his plan to reconnect local indigenous youths to three, which will now serve as their culture and country through the legal system.

Wangaratta’s Koori Court room.

Stay active with lifeball

SOCIAL OCCASION: About 80 people attended this year’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event held by the Cancer Council Victoria Wangaratta Volunteer Group.

Community support for big morning tea HOMEMADE scones tempted a good crowd to come along to the Wangaratta Volunteer Group Cancer Council Victoria Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event held on Wednesday at the Uniting Church hall in Rowan Street.

About 80 people attended, helping to raise just over $1000 from entry fees and donations helping raise vital

funds to support those impacted by cancer.

Group leader Barb Thomas said although the group is down in numbers of volunteers, they managed well on the day and are very pleased with the result, with special thanks going to Wilma Bright from the Wangaratta CWA for the beautiful scones which were enjoyed by everyone.

A TRADITIONAL smoking ceremony has marked the first sitting of Wangaratta’s Koori Court, with local indigenous elders, court officials, solicitors and Victoria Police prosecutors coming together to mark the opening of the state’s 15th Koori sentencing court on May 12.

Led by Bpangerang elder Darren “Uncle Dozer’ Atkinson, the Wangaratta legal community gathered at the front of Wangaratta Courthouse for the ceremony, which centred around efforts to reconnect indigenous Australians with their country through the Victorian legal system.

GAME OF STRATEGY: Elaine Broadway passes to Fran Doig as Rupert Cheetham tries to block during lifeball competition. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

FUN: Helene Allen and Glenis Johnstone were all smiles while playing lifeball at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre.

LIFEBALL is played every Tuesday from 1pm on the basketball court at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre. A noncontact game of netball, lifeball was designed by a doctor and physio for the safety of mature players, and involves no running, walking backwards or throwing high balls, but does offer the chance to enjoy fun and friendship. If you’d like to get involved or would like more information, phone 0418 574 404.

Maureen Cunningham, Peta-Lyn Dillon and Glenyce Roy are among those enjoying lifeball locally.

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NEMA receives $58,000 for move to Ovens Street

By BRODIE EVEREST THE North East Multicultural Association (NEMA) has received almost $59,000 from the State Government for their office relocation this June.

The money will fund renovations of their new offices at 90–100 Ovens Street.

The two office suites will be fitted out with private rooms, including interview rooms and a reception.

“This fit out will give us two fully enclosed offices, plus a bunch of other workstations, as well as an administrator‘s office,” said NEMA president Ian Prentice.

“We are constantly looking to expand our work and this will really help facilitate that,” he said.

The multicultural association was granted $58,822.50 from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing last week, as a part of the government‘s 2021–22 Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund.

Mr Prentice said they particularly need more interview rooms, as they may discuss sensitive issues with people from different multicultural communities.

“It could be to do with a visa, it could be domestic situation, it could be finance,” he said.

“And we decide if can we help them, or do we need to refer them on to someone else.”

According to Mr Prentice, they are interviewing people

in a small children’s playroom at their current building at 3 The Close, Wangaratta, which they rent from the Archdiocese of Wangaratta.

In the new offices they will be able to interview two to three people at the same time.

NEMA business manager Rob Chatfield said they will be moving to the new premises between June 15 and June 30.

The Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund offers grants of up to $500,000 to organisations to help upgrade, renovate and maintain community infrastructure.

According to the State Government, this round of grants is providing more than $4.5 million to be shared by 30 community organisations to build and upgrade facilities.

BIG MOVE: NEMA members (from left) Jessica Winter, Su Ingleton and Rob Chatfield are getting ready to move into their new premises on Ovens Street in June. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Hip–pocket targeted for drunk, disorderly A WANGARATTA man who angrily abused police and attempted to punt a water cooler at the rural city police station has been urged to quickly bring a drinking habit under control.

Facing Wangaratta Magistrates Court last week, the defendant entered guilty pleas, admitting to resisting arrest and drunk and disorderly conduct when police attempted to detain the man on Green Street in the early hours of November 28 last year.

According to police prosecutor Constable Victoria Lennon, the defendant had repeatedly abused officers as they atFRONT OF HOUSE: ‘Where is my Coffee?’ trainees (from left) Bianca Paota, Akasha Riddell, Megan Clancy, with cafe coordinator Jodie Long.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Changing lives one cup at a time

SOCIAL enterprise hospitality venue ‘Where is My Coffee?’ is celebrating a series of milestones after six months of operation, including reaching 13 trainees and getting the business’ 12–month Social Traders licence.

Two of the original participants are now getting ready for paid roles in local businesses.

“We’re helping them with resumes, cover letters and prepping for interviews,” said cafe team leader Corneilius Scott.

“Local businesses Cafe PreVue and Wangaratta RSL have expressed interest in taking some of our trainees on, which is fantastic,” he said.

When she started in December, Akasha Riddell – who experiences anxiety – at times struggled to interact with customers and was accompanied by staff to and from work.

But after months of experience in the cafe, and support from staff to navigate public transport, she is now travelling to work independently and loves

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chatting with customers.

“I like learning new things, making coffee and prepping food,” Ms Riddell said.

“I have my RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) so I want to work in a pub or somewhere.

“I’d like to start earning money and save up to buy something.”

The cafe received Social Traders certification this month, meaning it is recognised as a genuine social enterprise working for community benefit.

It has also hosted trivia nights and fundraisers for local sporting clubs and galleries, and is open as ‘safe space‘ from 3–5pm weekdays for local teens.

Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH) opened ‘Where Is My Coffee?’ in December 2021 to provide people with disability a place to gain work experience, build their confidence and inde-

pendence, and help them find paid employment.

Daniel Carter, VMCH general manager of disability services, said he’s thrilled with the progress of the cafe.

“To have 13 trainees in just six months is incredible, even more so is the fact that a few of them are already on their way to finding paid employment,” Mr Carter said.

“The levels of confidence we’ve witnessed among participants has been really encouraging – we know we’re on the right track.

“I’d like to thank the local community for truly embracing and supporting us – even Officeworks gave us a month of free printing to help out.

“Having the cafe run as a viable business will hopefully set us up to replicate this concept in other locations where job skills opportunities for people with disabilities are needed.”

If you are a local business and would like to take on a cafe trainee in a paid role, please call 0436 521 787 or email cafewangaratta@ vmch.com.au.

tempted to transport the man to the police station, before lashing out and attempting to kick a water dispenser on his way to the cells.

She said the accused had 19 pages of prior convictions.

Defending himself in court, the man said he had spent approximately nine hours drinking beer and spirits before stopping at around midnight.

He said he attempted to get help for his drinking habits on a number of occasions, but had struggled to hold down long–term support.

Magistrate Peter Mithen said the defendant had shown

courage to seek help, but needed to get his behaviour in order quickly, particularly towards members of the police force.

“It’s not illegal to drink – you have to control the alcohol, not let the alcohol control you,” he said.

“You’ve just got to make sure this is the last time this happens.

“Police are authoritative figures, you just have to respect them.

“They’re just doing their job.”

Mr Mithen convicted the man, and fined him a total of $400.

More grants available for local Men’s sheds LOCAL Men’s sheds groups will be eligible to share in $870,000 in state funding, with grants of up to $80,000 set to be made available for construction and extension of sheds throughout Victoria.

Ovens Valley MP Tim Mc-

Curdy encouraged all local Men’s sheds to apply now.

“Men’s sheds have been around for years and provide ongoing mateship and assistance to our communities through connectivity, support and positive conversations

surrounding mental health for male participants,” Mr McCurdy said.

To apply for a grant, visit https://providers.dffh.vic.gov. au/mens–shed–program.

Applications close at midnight on June 30.

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Indi is now more Independent than ever WHILE we await greater clarity on whether Labor will govern in its own right, or a minority government, the federal election has delivered a clear message that many of us are not happy with the major parties.

Significant swings away from Liberal and Labor - to both to minority parties and Independents - will see significant analysis around policies and messaging into electorates.

The rise of the so called ‘TEAL’ movement of Independent candidates, and their success in ‘blue ribbon’ conservative seats, will be seen by some as a protest vote, and others as the continuation of progessive ‘grassroots’ representation from disenfranchised communities.

There will be many within our electorate of Indi who aren’t surprised with the rise of Independents.

Voice for Indi laid the foundations for Cathy McGowan’s success as an Independent against Liberal incumbent Sophie Mirabella in 2013, again in 2016, with the momentum carrying through for Helen Haines in 2019.

Her re-election on the weekend writes another chapter in Indi’s history - one that has seen Independents’ marginal grip now firmly entrenched with a primary vote over 40 per cent and two party preferred split of almost 60/40.

Indi has never been more Independent, with issues of an integrity commission, climate action, and strong advocacy obviously resonating with many.

Now we wait to see how strongly they resonate with the new government, and how Indi in general will fare.

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1. What is the main ingredient of Marmite?

2. Which classic TV series featured the character, René François Artois?

3. Who immediately preceded Kevin Rudd as Minister for Foreign Affairs?

4. Lithuania has a coastline on which sea?

5. Which group released the 1982 album, So Excited!?

6. One euro is subdivided into 100 what?

7. Perth Glory played against which team in the 2018-19 A-League semi-final?

8. Which movie series was based around Carmen and Juni Cortez and the rest of their family?

9. How many times does the Star of David appear on the flag of Israel?

10. Which King abdicated his throne to marry Wallis Simpson?

11. Johann Sebastian Bach was born during which century?

12. Which famous Perth-born poet wrote the 2010 book, Activist Poetics: Anarchy in the Avon Valley?

13. What is the capital city of Washington?

14. The musical, We Will Rock You, is based on the songs of which band?

15. Cordelia is the daughter of which Shakespearean character?

16. Chichen Itza is a popular tourist destination in which country?

17. Which sport is played by the Western Australian team, Northern Stars?

18. Who wrote the 1912 play, Pygmalion?

19. The Yellow Sea is located in which ocean?

20. Fremantle-born politician, Paul Hasluck, was the Member of Parliament for which Electoral Division in Western Australia from 1949 to 1969?

Answers 1. Yeast extract 2. ‘Allo ‘Allo! 3. Stephen Smith 4. Baltic Sea 5.

Pointer Sisters 6. Cents 7. Adelaide United 8. Spy Kids 9. One 10. Edward VIII 11. 17th century 12. John Kinsella 13. Olympia 14. Queen 15. King Lear 16. Mexico 17. Volleyball 18. George Bernard Shaw 19. Pacific Ocean 20. Curtin Compiled by Ric Allport – www.brainfoodfactory.com – Challenge your Brain

FACEBOOK users have been commenting on Wangaratta Police calling for pedestrians to take care when crossing roads.

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its like a blend spot..close call walking across and it was ...it needs flashing lights down low for drivers ..should’ve been done long time ago . And tax,,payers should not pay for it .should come out of the people running this town . My.god.lot. shonky,stuff.going.on.in.this town Gabriella Ismale: Yep so many people don’t stop!

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Time for constructive ideas, not negativity I REFER to the page two story (Wangaratta Chronicle, Wednesday, May 18) where our state MP and National Party member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, expresses disappointment in our area being overlooked for funding, for a new State Government jobs initiative.

Tim I’m confused.

You begin by saying you ‘slammed‘ the State Government for prioritising other regional areas over ours but then go on to say that the “Government thinks that throwing money at regional areas will buy our silence (?) and solve the employment crisis. It will not.” (you say).

So, which is it?

Oh, but wait, it’s an election year for the Victorian State Government too isn’t it?

Revving up for some early political point scoring are we?

If you think the jobs initiative is rubbish, it would be great to hear your suggestions on what would work better.

And if, as you say, the government is out of touch with the people of our region, then I remind you that you are our state member.

Please tell us what you are going to do about it?

We are all a bit tired of negative politics.

Give us something constructive.

Jill Lindquist, Wangaratta

Game plan needed for online gambling RECENTLY released Nielsen data shows an average of 948 gambling ads were broadcast every day on free–to–air TV in Victoria in 2021 – a 250 per cent increase since 2016.

Alarmingly, saturation levels of sports betting ads are shown during weekday primetime family viewing slots, and in live sport after 8.30pm.

And while the ads always show betting to be a fun, social activity – ‘bet with your mates’ – the reality is that gambling is all about risk and can lead to negative consequences.

Kids may not be the gambling industry’s target market, but they absorb the ads during their favourite shows and weekend footy matches and come to see betting on sport as normal.

So it’s no wonder that the first generation to grow up with these ads is now the largest group of sports bettors in Victoria – almost a third are young men (18–24 years), and participation by young women is rising.

May is ‘Love the Game, not the odds’ month and this year we are encouraging parents and coaches to make a game plan to talk to kids about the risks of gambling.

We partner with more than 650 professional and community sporting bodies across Victoria – including Victoria‘s 10 AFL clubs and various soccer, rugby, basketball, netball and cricket clubs and associations – to share

Do you think commitments made during the federal election will be delivered?

KIDS HAVING FUN: Hundreds of children, and their parents, descended on Apex Park for the official opening of the Wangaratta Parkour Park on Friday afternoon. The park is the final addition to the Regional Playspace Project, which the Rural City of Wangaratta has developed thanks to a $500,000 State Government grant, and a $500,000 low-interest loan from the state. The parkour course - with mixed high bars, long climbing area and concrete vault walls - caters for all skills levels. Wangaratta’s Max Rickard (front) and Jagger Long (back) were among those keen to test theri skills on Friday.

PHOTO: Belinda Harrison the ‘Love the Game, not the odds’ message.

So to limit the harm experienced by future generations, we‘re working to ensure kids grow up equipped to make conscious, informed decisions about gambling.

For suggestions on how to start the conversation with the kids in your life, visit lovethegame.vic.gov.au/issue/talking–kids.

Shane Lucas, CEO, Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation

Road safety a priority for Justice Party RECENTLY Victoria’s Liberal–Nationals Opposition moved an amendment to the Road Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 to reinstate parliament’s road safety committee.

As Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party members, Stuart Grimley and I opposed this amendment because parliament’s economy and infrastructure committee already undertakes this important work and, as all MPs know, recently concluded an inquiry into the state’s road toll.

Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party takes road safety seriously and for fellow MPs to suggest otherwise is simply misleading your readers.

Our party also made a submission to the road toll inquiry, including five important recommendations to make our roads safer.

For the past year, I have worked closely

with the government to fix laws so people accused of hit–and–run and other serious driving offences have their licences automatically suspended pending completion of their case.

Similarly, I am liaising with the government to increase the rate of drug testing on our roads by enabling all Victoria Police general duties officers to carry out these tests, improve safety at the Hume Freeway intersection at Avenel, and properly fund road maintenance in Buloke and other shires.

Parliament runs on public money and, as Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party members, we make our decisions based on common sense and promoting the effective and efficient use of your funds.

Tania Maxwell, Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party MP, Wangaratta

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Maxwell safety bill success

Road R dS Safety f y llegislation gi l i to allow ll p police li to iimmediately di ly remove d dangerous g d drivers i ffrom roads d

SWEEPING changes to the state road laws are set to come into effect, which will allow police officers to issue on-the-spot licence suspensions for drivers alleged to have caused serious injury or fatal crashes on Victorian roads.

Having passed through the Victorian Legislative Council at the state’s most recent parliamentary sitting on May 12, the Road Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 will see charges such as hit-and-run, culpable driving causing death and manslaughter arising from the use of a motor vehicle met with immediate licence suspension until charges are

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resolved in court.

Speaking before the Legislative Assembly, Wangarattabased state MP Tania Maxwell said the bill represented the culmination of a five year campaign by Jeynelle DeanHayes, who lost her son Tyler in a hit-and-run incident near Winchelsea in 2017.

“I am very pleased to see this legislation before parliament, having moved a similar amendment last year during debate on the Transport Legislation Miscellane-

ous Amendments Bill 2021,” Ms Maxwell said.

“Monique Patterson’s book ‘Tears for Tyler’ details the night that Jeynelle and her husband Josh were driving to an event and the man responsible for the death of their boy drove up next to them and smiled. “(Ms Dean-Hayes) was gobsmacked that someone would not have their licence automatically suspended after a serious incident that resulted in her son losing his life.”

“It certainly took some time, perhaps longer than we hoped, but the most important thing is that we got there, which I know (Ms

Dean-Hayes) and (victimsurvivor of another accident) Chloe Dickman will appreciate, as will their families, as will future victims - and we hope that those numbers will certainly be very few.”

The bill will also see anyone convicted of culpable driving causing death, as well as murder and manslaughter with a vehicle, unable to lodge a Transport Accident Commission (TAC) claim if their partner or child were injured or killed in the crash.

New road safety cameras will also be introduced from next year which will be able to pinpoint drivers using mobile phones or not wear-

ing seat belts while driving, as part of a concerted effort to lower a road toll which is currently 13.1 per cent higher than the same time last year.

However, Ms Maxwell said there remained some ground to cover in mitigating the risk of serious crashes throughout the state, particularly on rural roads.

Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy last month called for the government to address a dearth in funding for the maintenance of regional roadways, a sentiment which was ultimately echoed by Ms Maxwell.

“We need to resolve the challenge faced by regional

councils in funding road maintenance,” she said.

“These roads are important to not only residents for their everyday use, they are important to regional tourism, to our farmers, to our freight industry and for the safety of our emergency services.

“It is only fair that our roads are maintained at an acceptable safety standard whether they are in country areas or major metropolitan zones.

“While these matters are outside of the scope of this bill, they should be a priority for government and are something I will continue to advocate for.”

Indi homes might save thousands in electric future

SAFETY GRANT BOOST: North East Canoe Club are delighted to have new safety beacons. Pictured with some of the equipment are (top from left) Eva Parkinson (12), Allison Parkinson, Isaac Parkinson (10), Matt Flanagan and (front) Ethan Parkinson (7).

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Grant boosts safety for local canoe club

By KURT HICKLING THE North East Canoe Club has received another funding boost through the Rural City of Wangaratta safety grant that has strengthened the club’s vital equipment.

The grant has allowed the canoe club to purchase a set of safety beacons to improve safety for paddlers on local waterways.

Allison Parkinson, president of the North East Canoe Club, said the club paddles regularly in re-

mote and difficult to access locations where the risk of and injury or incident can be quite high.

With the new beacons, paddlers in distress can activate the beacon that will give a GPS location that will alert authorities who can contact the emergency services.

The canoe club endeavors to mitigate most of the risks by planning and preparing in advance according to Ms Parkinson.

“Research and planning on locations, river types, possible risks and

planning our trip are paramount to the club with a group of experienced paddlers to support the group and provide safety,” she said.

Paddlers carry safety equipment on them to deal with river incidents, rescues and injuries and all of the trips have paddlers who have swiftwater rescue training on them “The benefit of the equipment we’ve purchased with this grant is that we are able to have redundancies in this safety equipment, meaning that more than one par-

ticipant can carry a locator beacon or spotter device, so that if one device is lost in the incident we have an alternative means of getting help,” Ms Parkinson said.

“The other benefit of the equipment is that where the PLB (personal locator beacon) is only capable of sending a single emergency distress beacon to get the full amount of emergency help the fastest, the Garmin Spot device allows us to communicate more detail about the emergency which includes texting.”

A PLAN to electrify households with rooftop solar, electric vehicles, a home battery and by replacing gas appliances could save Indi homes nearly $5000 year, according to new modelling.

A report by Dr Saul Griffiths, founder of Rewiring Australia and former adviser to the US government on energy policy, found a $12 billion investment over five years in Australian homes and vehicles would reap $300 billion in household savings by 2035.

New modelling of the data, which breaks down the savings by federal electorate, shows that the average household in Indi would save $4870 per year on energy and vehicle costs by 2030 under the plan.

The report suggests the mass electrification of households could cut household carbon emissions to zero and save the average Australian home $5433 per year by 2030.

According to the report, Australia’s 10 million households are responsible for 42 per cent of our domestic emissions, with 33.5 per cent attributed to home energy and personal vehicle usage.

John Naylor, clean energy lead at the Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability Group, said the report shows the economic benefits of switching to renewable energy and the electrification of households.

“There are enormous economic benefits to the whole of Australia through making the change, in contrast to staying as we are and throwing money at maintaining the status quo,” he said.

“The electrification of houses is a terrific idea, because you can make electricity very, very cheaply on your own roof.”

“And if we electrify all of the things inside of the house, the cooking, the space heating and water heating, then there’s huge efficiencies in doing that.”

Mr Naylor said the Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability group would like to see Wangaratta established as a pilot town for electrification.

“We think Wangaratta is an ideal place to do it because we’ve got reasonable penetration of solar at the moment - just slightly above the national average - and we’ve got our own electricity company in the form of Indigo Power.”

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Migration history explored in Atong Atem’s ‘Banksia’

WHAT’S UP WITH THE WEATHER?

By Peter Nelson,

former CSIRO climatologist

Across the arts

Good rainfall for parts of WA; we may see some this week

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THE first of two official exhibitions which will feature in Benalla as part of the statewide photography festival, PHOTO 2022, has opened at the Benalla Art Gallery.

Atong Atem’s ‘Banksia’ explores the lesser-known history of Australia's first African settlers, considering migrant stories from a non-colonial perspective.

The works highlight the experience of African men and women who arrived on the First Fleet in 1788 - a colonial history that started long before Atem's own family arrived from South Sudan in 1997.

The presentation of ‘Banksia’ at Benalla Art Gallery encompasses a gallery exhibition of photographic stills alongside nightly outdoor screenings of the video work.

The photographic series and video - accompanied by an arresting score by Melbourne composer Jerry Agbinya - work in conjunction to reveal otherwise

AN upper level low combined with a surface low pressure trough invaded the Pilbara region of WA producing heavy rain at some places last week.

Onslow received a total of 191.6mm over four days.

It is already the sixth wettest May at Onslow in 140 years of records.

The wetter Mays to date were in 1900, 1942, 1970, 1984 and 1998.

Some of this rain did reach the outstation of Giles in the interior of WA but is unlikely to reach our area because of a pair of cold fronts passing through and a strong high pressure behind these fronts inducing a cold showery WSW airstream.

The slow moving high pressure is acting as a blocking situation and we are in for few days after morning frosts and fogs of maximum temperatures near 20 degrees, which is slightly warmer than normal for May. A new upper level feature forming just off the QLD coast east of Bundaberg has been moving westwards bringing the next significant rainfall to southern parts on inland QLD. This may extend southwards this week but as far as I can see the next significant rain event in Victoria won’t be until May 26.

Last December in my findings there was a most unusual rainfall difference between Cape Otway and at Gabo Island in far East Gippsland.

Both places have rainfall records for more than 160 years.

The only other year which had this big rainfall difference was back in 1866 and this puts this year in line with 1867.

At few stations which have records for 1867 most of them did have a wetter than average year except at Hobart which had a dry year.

The first four months of this year at Hobart were the driest since 2001.

MIGRATION EXPLORED: The ‘Banksia’ exhibition includes Atong Atem’s Henna 1 2021, digital photograph, 116x159cm edition of 3+2 A/P. PHOTO: Courtesy the artist and MARS Gallery

obscured layers of history on a cinematic scale.

The work was first conceived in 2019, when Atem was invited to exhibit a series of portraits at the Immigration Museum in Melbourne for PHOTO 2021, which was formerly the city’s Customs House.

Atem observed how the experience “felt really interesting to me that

depending on what time I was here in this space... I may or may not have been allowed in there”.

The film alternates between natural landscapes and colonial architecture to draw out the long history of African migration to Australia.

Benalla Art Gallery director, Eric Nash, said it was a privilege to host the

PHOTO 2022 for their support in presenting the exhibition.

“I have no doubt the exhibition will be enjoyed by many, and also generate greater awareness of and discussion about Australia’s migration history and policies.”

Atong Atem’s ‘Banksia’ will run at the gallery until June 26.

exhibition of photographs and the nightly screening of Atong’s beautiful and thought provoking film.

“Atong is technically and conceptually an incredible artist, reflected in the fact she was recently announced as the inaugural winner of the La Prairie Art Award,” he said.

“We’re grateful to Atong, and to MARS Gallery and

Flying visit from icon of Aussie aviation Monday, May 21, 2012

By JEFF ZEUSCHNER PART of Australia's aviation history will fly into Wangaratta on Wednesday.

The DC3 ‘Joseph Hawdon’ will be putting down at Wangaratta airport at around 10am.

On board will be 26 passengers and four crew who are members of the TAA 25 year club, and they'll spend the day in the city, before taking off back to Melbourne at around 3pm.

Club spokeman Frank Sullivan said many of the members are retired engineers, who help service and maintain “this wonderful icon to keep the old girl in the skies”.

“She has had a colourful life since being built by the Douglas Co. at

their Long Beach plant at California in 1942 at a cost of US $96,497,” Mr Sullivan said.

“Its original name was ‘Shanghai Lil’ and she flew during the war years as a courier plane providing support for the US military.

“To this day the aircraft carries the scars of the war, with seven bullet holes down the right side of the fuselage.”

The Australian Government bought the DC3 to form its own airline, TAA, in 1946, and the renamed ‘Joseph Hawdon’ flew its first flight

TO LAND IN CITY: The DC3 ‘Joseph Hawdon’ will fly in on Wednesday. from Melbourne to Sydney on September 9, 1946, taking just over two and half hours.

“Hawdon flew domestic routes for TAA until June 1957, and it sat idle until 1979 when it was put on display at the front of Tullamarine airport,” Mr Sullivan said.

“However, by 1987 the aircraft was rapidly deteriorating and Australian

Airlines (which took over the name of TAA in 1986), with the help of many volunteers, helped restore it to flying condition and it flew in the Bicentennial Around Australia Air Race in 1988.

“Over the years Hawdon has done a lot of charity work for the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne and our club organises trips around Australia for members.”

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Focus on healthy ageing

By GRAHAM CLEMENTS AUSTRALIANS living in rural and remote areas tend to have shorter lives, higher levels of disease and injury and poorer access to health services, compared with people living in the city according to a recent study.

The Murray Health Report (2022) released this month by the Murray Primary Health Network (PHN) is all about healthy aging in our region.

The Murray PHN region, which includes Wangaratta, is getting older, with a quarter of its residents projected to be aged over 65 by 2030.

This has already happened in Wangaratta where 26.7 per cent of the population is aged 65 or over, compared to the state average of 16 per cent.

An ageing population creates additional pressures on an already stretched health care system according to the report.

The report describes some of the current challenges faced in residential aged care facilities, such as the difficulties in accessing GPs, or caring for First Nations’ elders when there is only one culturally-appropriate facility available locally, with a long waiting list.

HAPPY TO HELP: Well Ageing Info Hub volunteers Lorraine Griffiths (left) and Marg Hockfield (right), with Hume region aged care systems navigator Nadia Tilson.

PHOTO: Peyton Williams report is very relevant to the Wangaratta area.

“We are growing older and we don’t have the services to be able to cope with a future older population,” Ms Tilson said.

“We need to tackle the issues raised in the report now.”

Ms Tilson manages Wan-

ageism, the importance of local environments, and the social, physical and other supports available that can help older people to feel valued, remain independent, and importantly age well.

Nadia Tilson, aged care system navigator for the Hume region at Northeast Health Wangaratta, said the

Unintentional falls of people 60 and over requiring hospitalisation is also a problem in Wangaratta, with 202 such falls in 2018-2019.

The report suggests older Australians visit standingtall. org.au for help in preventing such falls.

Also considered in the report are the impacts of

garatta’s Well Ageing Info Hub. “The report sits alongside what the Wangaratta Well Ageing Info Hub is trying to achieve,” she said.

“The hub is available to anyone over 65 with any queries about ageing related services.”

The Well Ageing Info Hub

is located in the Wangaratta Library foyer on Thursdays between 10am to 12pm, or send an email to infohub@ nhw.org.au or call 1800 319 333.

Murray PHN chief executive officer Matt Jones said understanding the issues of an ageing population had always been a priority.

“It’s no secret that the aged care sector needs drastic and urgent reform to develop more consistently accessible, integrated and patient-centred services,” Mr Jones said.

“For the first time, Murray PHN has received more than $11 million for the next four years, which will help us work towards addressing some of the complex issues faced in the sector as mentioned by the Royal Commission (into Aged Care Quality and Safety).

“Specifically, these funds will be used to support increased telehealth access for aged care facilities, including increasing the capacity of aged care staff to use telehealth, improving coordination of care for out-of-hours medical care for residents and early intervention to benefit those ageing well while remaining at home.”

Call for drivers to put road safety first this winter

STAY SAFE: RoadSafe North East’s Michelle Armstrong and local motorist Santhusha Karunaratna check their vehicle is suitably prepared for driving in the snow.

PHOTO: Kieren Tilly

and first-timers making the journey to the snow this season.

“Driving on snow and icecovered roads can be challenging, even for the most experienced drivers in the best-prepared vehicles.

“Both ice and snow reduce the amount of traction you have, making it harder to get moving, steer, and stop.

“Using your head and not your foot when driving on alpine roads, is key to safe driving.”

Taking extra care starts before hitting the road, ensuring vehicles are properly equipped and in good condition including checking tyres, battery, brakes, cooling system, engine and windscreen.

Diesel ‘waxes’ at low temperature which can block the

ROADSAFE North East is urging motorists to show patience and give space to others, when driving on alpine roads this snow season, as part of its SnowSafe Driving initiative.

Spokesperson John Weinert said it is also important for motorists to prepare their vehicles before heading to the snow, as well as being careful, cautious and considered on the road.

“Driving our alpine roads brings so many pleasures and surprises, but winter can also throw in some unique challenges and issues as conditions can change rapidly in extreme weather like black ice, blizzards and fog,” he said.

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NATIONAL NEWS

Morrison steps down after election loss SCOTT Morrison has stepped down as leader of the Liberal Party after conceding defeat, saying he accepted responsibility for the result.

Mr Morrison says he will hand over the leadership at the next party meeting.

“To my colleagues who have had to deal with very difficult news, and have lost their seats tonight, I as leader take responsibility for the wins and the losses,” he told supporters at Liberal headquarters in Sydney.

“That is the burden and that is the responsibility of leadership.”

Mr Morrison said he would continue to represent the people of Cook and serve them to the best of his capability.

“But tonight, it’s a night of disappointment for the Liberals and Nationals, but it’s also a time for coalition and members and supporters all across the country to hold their highs head,” he said.

“We have been a strong government, we have been

a good government, Australia is stronger as a result of our effort over these last three years.”

Mr Morrison lauded the Australian people for coming through a tumultuous few years as he addressed the party faithful.

“What Australians have endured over these past few years has shown a tremendous depth of character and resilience and strength and each and every day I have had the great privilege to lead this nation,” he said.

“On a night like tonight, it is proper to acknowledge the functioning of our democracy. I’ve always believed in Australians and their judgment and I’ve always been prepared to accept their verdicts.”

It comes after moderate Liberals have suffered major swings in damaging signs for the faction, while some of the party’s ministers face losing seats to independents.

Some Liberal supporters have lamented an unpopular prime minister with

no large policy targets and antagonistic policies, such as on a federal anti-corruption commission, which cost inner-city votes but had no bearing on outersuburban seats.

Defence Minister Peter Dutton, who is set to retain his Brisbane-based seat of Dickson, says the nation and the party face many challenges ahead.

“We have, as a Liberal family, suffered a terrible day today. There are some amazing people who supported the Liberal Party

WINNER: Anthony Albanese celebrates with Senator Penny Wong, partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan after winning the 2022 federal election.

day in, day out. Through good times and bad,” he said.

“They are hurting tonight. I want to acknowledge them. I want to acknowledge the work of the prime minister and Josh Frydenberg.”

Outgoing treasurer Mr Frydenberg remains behind challenger Monique Ryan with a more than nine per cent swing against him and is projected to lose the seat by a three per cent margin, based on progressive tallies.

-AAP

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Albanese to be PM as Morrison concedes defeat ANTHONY Albanese is set to become Australia’s 31st prime minister after Scott Morrison conceded defeat at the federal election.

As vote counting continued, Labor was leading in 71 seats, to the Liberal-National coalition’s 52, according to Australian Electoral Commission figures.

The crossbench will be at least 13-strong.

“The Australian people have

voted for change. I am humbled by this victory and I’m honoured to be given the opportunity to serve as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia,” Mr Albanese told supporters on Saturday night in Sydney.

He committed to the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full.

Mr Morrison earlier congratulated him on his election win.

“When we see those in Ukraine fighting for their very

freedom and liberty, I think on a night like tonight we can reflect on the greatness of our democracy,” he said.

“It is proper to acknowledge the functioning of our democracy. I’ve always believed in Australians and their judgment and I’ve always been prepared to accept their verdicts and tonight they have delivered their verdict, and I congratulate Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party

Greens are on track for record election result THE Greens could hold as many as 12 Senate seats and have five lower house MPs in the new parliament following a record result at the federal election.

The party picked up 12 per cent of the primary vote in the House of Representatives and 13.9 per cent in the Senate, with almost 2.2 million Australians casting ballots for Greens candidates.

If the trend continues, the Greens will hold 12 seats in the Senate.

And there could be Greens MPs in as many as five lower house seats.

Party leader Adam Bandt

has been returned in his seat of Melbourne.

But he could be joined by MPs for Ryan, Griffith and Brisbane in Queensland, and Macnamara in Victoria.

As counting continued on Sunday, the party was slightly under a Senate vote “quota” in NSW, Queensland and South Australia, having held its seats in Victoria, WA and Tasmania.

Mr Bandt said the result was a mandate for action on climate and inequality.

“We want to work with Anthony Albanese to deliver the stable, effective, progressive government that Australians have voted for but he will need

to work constructively with the Greens and the rest of the cross bench,” he said.

He said Greens preferences had been critical to unseating many coalition candidates.

“This was a greenslide,” he told reporters in Brisbane.

Australian Conservation Foundation chief Kelly O’Shanassy said there was a clear vote for bolder climate action.

“Labor has committed to cut climate pollution by 43 per cent this decade but we know the science demands the new government go further if we want to have a safe climate,” she said.

-AAP

and I wish him and his government all the very best.”

With 55 per cent of the vote counted, the coalition was on 35 per cent of the primary vote to Labor’s 32 per cent.

The Greens were sitting on 12.3 per cent of the primary vote, while independents held just under six per cent.

Labor’s highest profile loss is frontbencher and former NSW premier Kristina Keneally who

was seeking to shift from the Senate to the lower house Sydney seat of Fowler.

Official figures showed Labor incumbents trailing in Gilmore and Lyons, while Liberals were behind in Wentworth, Chisholm, Brisbane, Mackellar, Higgins, Reid, Robertson, Ryan, Boothby, Sturt, Deakin, Pearce, Hasluck, Curtin and Swan.

Labor could lose the Brisbane seat of Griffith to the Greens. -AAP

Pauline Hanson facing loss in Senate race VOTERS have turned their backs on One Nation founder Pauline Hanson, who could lose her Senate spot.

The conservative politician’s party is trailing behind the Queensland Greens candidate Penny Allman-Payne for the race to the Senate.

Senator Hanson, who had to spend election day in isolation after testing positive to COVID-19, was well short of a quota on Saturday night as counting continued.

Her party polled 7.8 per cent of the Senate vote, to

the Greens’ 14 per cent.

The outspoken Queenslander has run an anti-vaccine mandate campaign, and refused a coronavirus jab herself.

She was first elected to the Senate for Queensland in 2016.

In the Sunshine State, Nationals senator Matt Canavan was re-elected, as was his Victorian colleague Bridget McKenzie.

High-profile Liberal senator Simon Birmingham was also returned.

On the incoming Labor government’s side Penny Wong, soon to be foreign

minister, was re-elected for South Australia.

Senator Wong will need to be sworn in next week ahead of the Quad security meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Labor senator Murray Watt was also returned to the chamber, while Queensland senator and former assistant minister for women Amanda Stoker is at risk off losing her position.

Senator Stoker, who was third on the Queensland LNP ticket, sparked controversy after attending an anti-abortion rally in Brisbane during the election campaign.

-AAP

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RURAL NEWS

Conflict drives farm costs up

THE conflict in Ukraine is expected to see costs for the Australian farm sector continue to rise and grocery prices to remain high, according to agricultural analysts.

A report from agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank found trade disruptions for Russia and Ukraine had already had a major impact on the global grains

market, with grain and food prices to stay elevated through 2022 and beyond.

The report says “skyrocketing” fuel and fertiliser prices will continue to cut into farmer’s profits, in the grain, livestock, dairy, fresh produce, tree nuts and sugar sectors.

There is no relief expected at the

bowser any time soon according to the report, with energy prices facing a further big price “upside” due to the EU’s plan to ban Russian oil imports by late 2022.

“As Australia is a net importer of crude oil, the global energy price volatility will be felt by consumers here,” says report author Stefan Vogel.

“Crude oil and diesel price increases due to the war will add to costs in farming and the supply chain.”

Crude oil could see further price increases of more than fifty per cent if the planned EU sanctions happen according to Mr Vogel.

The report found that global fertiliser prices reached an all

time high in early April due to the elevated grain prices, and because Russia and Belarus are major exporters of various fertiliser types.

It also says Australia’s livestock and dairy sectors are also indirectly impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war through higher input costs from feed, fertiliser and energy.

- AAP

Helping to get wine producers state exposure WINE producers through the North East have been able to showcase their wares to statewide buyers through a State Government initiative.

The government’s ‘Drink Victorian’ program has been on tour this month, helping Victorians to discover drinks talent and local products in regional Victoria.

The ‘Regional Famils Program’ allowed buyers and sommeliers to get a better understanding of the producers, their stories and the products the state has to offer.

Throughout May, more than 80 industry members toured eight drinks regions in the state, including the King and Alpine valleys, Rutherglen and Beechworth.

Minister for Regional Development and Agriculture, Mary-Anne Thomas, said the initiative forged a stronger connection between regional producers and the markets they supply to as they showcased the diversity and range of Victorian beverages.

More than 100 producers were involved including winemakers, brewers, distillers and non-alcoholic producers.

Farmers sought for horticulture business study A NEW farm monitor program will provide horticulture producers with critical business insights to help them understand their profitability, improve recovery and drive future growth.

Agriculture Victoria’s Horticulture Farm Monitor Pilot is collecting valuable information from farm businesses across a range of crops including apple and pears, cherries, strawberries and summer fruit.

Victorian Strawberry Growers Association chairperson and AusBerry CEO Miffy Gilbert said it’s an extremely valuable tool for growers and is encouraging more growers to be involved.

Ms Gilbert said some individual industry groups had collected data in the past, but this industry-wide program would provide deeper insights into business profitability, while protecting the farmers who provide their business data.

Farmers who would like to be involved in the program can contact Horticulture Farm Monitor Pilot program manager Andy Clark on 0436 804 656, or email seasonalworkforce@ agriculture.vic.gov.a

CLYDESDALE CELEBRATION: The Benalla Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Driving Day was run at the Moorngag Hall and Recreation Reserve this month and was a great success with 39 horses in attendance. Well known horseman from Katamatite, Bernie Rice, judged the open ring, and had 13 horses in some of his events. There was an interesting mix of obstacles for the horses and drivers to negotiate, first in long reins then with a tyre, a sled and finally in pairs. Competitors said they had a really enjoyable day. The novice and and junior rings also had good turnouts. The crowd was estimated at about 400, which is the largest attendance ever for this event, which has been run by the Victorian branch of the Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society for more than 20 years. “Many thanks to all the stewards, organisers, competitors and spectators for making it such a memorable day,” said Kristin Marriott, co-organiser.

Showgrounds’cattle yards to be auctioned Thursday CATTLE yards which have stood at the Wangaratta Showgrounds for decades will be auctioned off this Thursday.

The heavy–duty yards have been something of a landmark at the venue for many years, having been used around Wangaratta Show time for activities such as a carcase competition, which is no longer conducted.

Wangaratta Agricultural Show Society president Fiona Evans said the yards now stood unused, and needed to be removed to allow for further development of the showgrounds.

The removal is part of the domino effect of $2.39 million in Federal Government bushfire recovery funding granted to the Rural City of Wangaratta, which is enabling upgrades at the showgrounds as part of the Parklands Masterplan project.

Ms Evans said the Rural City of Wangaratta had kindly agreed to dissemble the concreted–in yards, ready for collection by the new owner following the auction, which will be held on–site on Thursday, May 26 from 2pm.

Currently set up as 13 pens, plus a loading ramp and a cattle crush with head bail, the yards can be inspected prior to auction at any time at the showgrounds.

Interested buyers are encouraged to be at the Wangaratta Showgrounds cattle yards at 2pm on Thursday, May 26 for the auction.

Applications open for rural women’s leadership program FUTURE Women, in partnership with the Victorian Government, have launched the Victorian Rural Women’s Business Leadership Program.

Sixteen women will be given access to a series of leadership development opportunities as part of the 12-month Future Women Platinum+ program.

The scholarship aims to provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with the leadership skills, strategies and support to start or grow their own business or entrepreneurial activity.

The program will address the structural barriers and challenges experienced by female founders, such as access to capital, networks and resources.

Applications close on May 29.

Applications can be made by visiting futurewomen.com.

WANGARATTA CATTLE MARKET AVERAGES

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$2,296.00 $2,772.00 $2,912.00 $2,865.65 $1,959.86 $2,282.80 $2,455.07 $2,531.00 $1,646.88 $2,600.15 $2,338.35 $2,338.40 $2,470.50 $2,348.50 $2,507.50 $2,422.50 $2,768.16 $2,696.57 $2,551.50 $2,850.00 $3,165.35 $3,225.03 $3,024.00 $3,270.50

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North East Media, publisher of the award winning Wangaratta Chronicle, is currently seeking expressions of interest from motivated candidates to join the team in Wangaratta as a cadet journalist.

The cadetship is ideally suited for a Year 12 graduate.

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The successful candidate will learn how to write clear, concise and interesting news, sport and feature stories for our newspaper and associated digital and social media platforms.

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Vineyard Supervisor Banksdale Full time role Rewarding Career Opportunity Supportive Team Culture About us: Brown Family Wine Group is one of Australia’s most loved and trusted wine companies. With premium vineyards in Victoria and Tasmania, our family of wines has now grown to five brands - Brown Brothers, Devil’s Corner, Pirie, Tamar Ridge and Innocent Bystander.

We are passionate about our wines and our core values of Wellbeing, Respect, Innovation and Pride in What We Achieve Together. Most recently we have been certified as “A Great Place to Work” and are committed to honouring this recognition throughout all aspects of the business.

About the Vineyard: The spectacular 118 ha Banksdale Vineyard site growing predominantly the Prosecco variety is in the King Valley, North East Victoria, and situated at an elevation of 450 metres. It’s located approximately 35 km south of Wangaratta and 40 km east of Benalla.

We constantly strive for continued improvement in quality, value, and the long-term health of the vineyard.

About the Role: You will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Vineyard Manager in guiding a dedicated and talented operations team undertaking a variety of vineyard activities to meet seasonal requirements of existing plantings as well as the development of new plantings in accordance with best practise management standards. You will also be tasked with overseeing various contractors monitoring their quality and performance throughout the year.

About the person: As an all-rounder with initiative, you will have practical experience in plant operation, an ability to communicate well at all levels, the capacity to undertake administration duties and OHS compliance. Experience in a viticultural or horticultural environment, excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail are attributes essential to meet the requirements of this role. Tertiary qualifications are not essential; however, this would be an ideal learning environment for a graduate to develop. A strong mechanical aptitude would also be an advantage.

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2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, electric brakes, tow bar, many extras, one owner, (1CO2WA), $25,000. Ph 0408 539 807.

2011 Holden Commodore SV6 sedan, 301,446km, 6 speed manual transmission, (YBU363), excellent condition, RWC, 6 months registration, $11,600. Ph 0409 210 546.

2013 Mazda BT50, as new, 4x4, auto, utility twin cab with canopy, 7 8 , 0 0 0 k m , RW C , (ICP85A), carry bars, bull bar, mag wheels, side steps, tow bar, e.brakes, UHF, duel fuel filter, Wangaratta area, $29,500. Ph 0427 COMMODORE VE International MY10, 595 561. one owner, garaged, RWC, 11 months rego, leather interior, auto, tow 2010 Subaru Forester, pack, parking sensors, diesel, 170,000km, electric driver’s seat, 18” RWC (EEL4IR), colour alloys tyres 90%, tinted s i l v e r - g r e y, r e a l l y windows, full service nice car in excellent history, top condition condition, $13,000. Ph all round, 148,500km, (XPD457), $12,000. Ph 0427 500 961.

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CARAVANS & CAMPERS FOLD out camper, queen size bed, to suit 6x4 trailer, Wangaratta area, $500. Ph 0427 595 561.

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BURKE, Richard Gregory.

Late of Wangaratta and formerly of Langwarrin.

Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle at Benalla Health on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Aged 65 years.

Husband of Robyn.

Dearly loved father of Katherine, Michelle and Lauren.

Loved father-in-law of Jason and Craig.

Adored grandpa of Jasmine, Mitchell, Frankie, Ezra and Baby Woods.

Forever in our hearts.

CALVENE, Robyn 17/08/1945 – 21/05/2022 FIREWOOD for sale, seasoned firewood Redgum, Box, Bluegum etc. mix, $180 per cm3, bulk discounts available.

Ph 0429 101 236.

FIREWOOD, all size loads, pick up or delivery, plus bulk mill edgings. Phone North East Firewood 0448 933 999.

QUEEN size mattress, Sealy Posturepedic Elevate, 10 months old, paid $1890 at Harvey Norman, as new perfect condition, just too soft for my back! $450. For no obligation inspection, ring 0400 993 833.

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BURKE The funeral service in celebration for the life of Mr Richard Burke will be held in the Tobin Brothers Spirit of Life Chapel, 232 Cranbourne Road, Frankston on Friday, May 27, 2022 commencing at 10am. ,Q OLHX RI ÀRZHUV D GRQDWLRQ PDGH LQ memory of Richard to Carries Beanies 4 Brain Cancer would be greatly appreciated.

Donations can be made online at www.carriesbeanies4braincancer.com To view the webcast of Richard’s Service, please visit www.tobinbrothers.com.au.

Private burial.

CALVENE The Funeral Service for Mrs Robyn Calvene will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Friday May 27, 2022 at 10.30am.

A private cremation will follow.

Loving Mum of Cathy, Chris and Vic. Adored Nonna of Katelyn, Alex, Stephanie, Mackenzie, Riley, Hunter and adored Nana of Sam and Archie.

Resting peacefully.

MARSH MARSH, Faye Jeanette 26/02/1943 – 17/05/2022 Passed away peacefully at Illoura Aged Care Wangaratta.

Loved wife of Ken (dec).

Loving Mum of David and Kylie.

Reunited with Ken

The Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs Faye Jeanette Marsh will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Thursday May 26, 2022 at 2.00pm.

A private cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers a donation made in memory of Faye to Illoura Aged Care would be appreciated and can be made at www.givenow.com.au/nhw

Special thank you to the staff at Illoura Aged Care for their care and support of Faye over the years.

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Kokkinakis savouring his tennis revival

WANTED. A new hero for Australian tennis in the postAsh Barty era.

Just don’t expect one obvious candidate, Thanasi Kokkinakis, to apply for the job.

Because he’s been there.

Done that. And now it’s time for him to just be as good as he can be.

“Look, I’m not trying to not put too much pressure on myself as far being the next big thing coming out of Australia,” says Kokkinakis, when asked by AAP if he felt he still had the star power to get Australian tennis all a flutter.

“I’ve seen how that goes.

One minute, you’re a star and then for five years you’re all washed up - I know how it works!

“And I’m not worried about it too much - I’m just going to keep trying to play and to keep improving.”

Not that the 26-year-old hasn’t appreciated the goodwill and glowing publicity that’s surrounded his feelgood tennis resurrection.

Kokkinakis, remember, was the boy wonder, the Roger Federer slayer, the boom-boom Adelaide tyro

who seemed as if he could be anything he wanted to be in tennis until the dreaded injuries came, drip by drip, to deliver those ‘washed up’ years.

So his rejuvenation at the turn of the year was a thrill for everyone - not least himself.

“Massively..Massively!” he enthuses, when asked if he feels his career has been given a kiss of life.

“The start of this year was everything for me.

“The semi-final (in Adelaide), then winning (a title)

at home for the first time (the following week), then winning the doubles with Nick (Kyrgios) at the Australian Open, it definitely sparked my career back and then some.

“I also made my equalbest result in a Masters (reaching the fourth round in Miami) after that. I really couldn’t have asked for anything more.

“I’d said it was going to be my last year on tour unless something happened - then I had those two tournaments under my belt in January, it’s

Australians in action against Spain’s tough clay-courter Albert Ramos-Vinolas.

“My game suits clay really well. I always came in a little bit underdone (for Roland Garros), not quite ready - but feel good this year,” he says.

Kokkinakis had a striking win over Fabio Fognini in Geneva last week and Sydneysider Alexei Popyrin, fresh from an impressive win in a Challenger event in Bordeaux, will attempt to repeat the dose against the 34-year-old Italian maverick.

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kind of everything to me.

“I thought I’ll have time to enjoy my tennis a bit more but the balance is not to get complacent and try to set new goals and keep myself motivated, because I know how big a fight it was just to get back to this point, and now I’m going to try to do my best to keep it going.”

Which brings us to Roland Garros, where the teenage Kokkinakis reached the third round back in 2015 and is now looking for an even better run, starting on Sunday as one of the first

SORE: Tom Lynch suffered a hamstring injury during the Tigers’ victory over Hawthorn Hawks at the MCG.

(Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)

Hot Tigers lose Lambert and Lynch to injuries RICHMOND are counting the cost of their latest AFL triumph, with premiership stars Kane Lambert and Tom Lynch both set for time on the sidelines through injury.

Lambert had a delayed start to the season because of a hip issue and was substituted out of Saturday night’s 32-point win over Essendon with soreness in the area.

Lynch then went down with a hamstring injury, putting another

sour note on the Tigers’ 11.14 (80) to 7.6 (48) victory at the MCG. Coach Damien Hardwick said both players will miss Friday night’s important clash with fellow topeight side Sydney at the SCG. The Tigers then have a bye before taking on Port Adelaide in a Thursday night opener to round 13.

Richmond’s top goal-kicker this season, Lynch is in Coleman Medal contention with 31 majors.

But the key forward failed to take his chances against Essendon, booting 0.4 on a rare off night.

Lynch will need to undergo scans on his injured hamstring for Richmond to determine the full extent of the damage.

“He went down and he felt something, so we’re not too sure of the significance,” Hardwick said.

“He’s been in really good form and probably didn’t have his goal-

Aussie swim selection hinges with Chalmers KYLE Chalmers is expected to change his mind and race at next month’s world titles on an Australian swim team bookended by a schoolboy and 34-year-old.

Australian swimming hierarchy on Sunday night will announce teams for next month’s world titles and also the Commonwealth Games starting late July.

The teams will be settled after Sunday’s final day of racing at the Australian championships in Adelaide.

Olympic gold and silver medallist Chalmers didn’t swim his pet freestyle in Adelaide, opting instead for

butterfly over 50 metres and 100m.

Chalmers entered the meet insisting he wouldn’t contest the worlds in Budapest and instead focus solely on the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

But after winning the 50m ‘fly and finishing second in the 100m butterfly, he signalled a change his mind which has yet to be officially announced.

Should Chalmers stick to his plan of missing the worlds, celebrity swimmer Cody Simpson could make his international debut in Budapest in the 100m ‘fly he finished third in the final,

with the top-two selected.

Simpson is all but certain of a spot at the Commonwealth Games where Australia can nominate three swimmers for each event.

Australia’s teams will feature 16-year-old schoolboy Flynn Southam as a freestyle relay squad member for the worlds and an individual 100m freestyler at the Commonwealth Games.

Southam last month broke Chalmers’ 2015 age record for the 100m freestyle and came close to Ian Thorpe’s 1999 age record in the 200m freestyle when both swim greats were aged 16.

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kicking boots on today but he had four or five shots before he went off.

“We’ll be looking for some people to step up (in his absence).”

Triple-premiership player Lambert did not play until round seven this year and Hardwick conceded the setback was concerning.

“Any other player wouldn’t be playing. What he does to get up for games is incredible,” Hardwick said.

“We thought we were going to probably get one or a maximum two games out of him and he’s played the last four.”

Lambert’s return has coincided with Richmond’s form spike, with four-straight wins seeing them surge into the top-eight.

“It probably shows you how important he is that all of a sudden we start winning our games,” Hardwick said.

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NRL defends late penalty as Hasler fumes THE NRL is adamant officials made the right call to penalise Manly’s Christian Tuipulotu for a high shot against Parramatta despite the winger escaping charge by the match review committee.

Manly spent Saturday assessing the fallout from Friday night’s 22-20 loss to the Eels, with Tom Trbojevic’s dislocated shoulder requiring surgery, all but ending his season.

Coach Des Hasler was furious over several late calls after Parramatta made use of a bulk of late possession to come from behind in the dying minutes.

Hasler’s chief grievance

remains the decision to penalise Tuipulotu for a high shot on Hayze Perham, after he rushed across in cover defence and forced him out near the corner.

On-field officials initially deemed the tackle legal before the bunker reviewed it and claimed the contact was high and ensured a penalty was blown.

The Eels remained on the attack for the next four minutes before scoring the match winner.

Tuipulotu was not charged on Saturday, but NRL football bosses were privately adamant the right call was made,

arguing slow-motion replays and still shots show contact with the head.

They were also insistent that while mitigating factors meant Tuipulotu did not need to be charged, an on-field sanction was warranted.

“Although there is contact with the head, the action was not deemed careless,” match review committee chair Luke Patten said.

“The Manly defender is aiming at the body and is not on an upwards trajectory.

“The ball carrier drops in height just before impact. The on-field penalty was considered sufficient action.” - AAP

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MATCH REVIEWS 9 Benalla All Blacks continue to prove they’re the real deal ROUND

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BRING HIM DOWN: Bright’s Brodie Brain takes Jackson Hourigan down to the turf.

OUTPLAYED: Despite strong tackle pressure, Bright was unable to take the win over the dominant Panthers.

PHOTOS: Garry Jones

FLYER: Joe Gray takes an absolute hanger.

PRESSURE: Benalla’s Tom Levy works to muscle Jake Woods out of the contest.

From back page “Our back line for the last three years, there are a few of us who have played there for a while now, and the inclusion of Michael Ryan into the back six has been unbelievable this year,” he said.

“Last year we tried to play him up forward, he hasn’t played a lot of football up forward, but we brought him into the back line and last week his job on Lachy Hansen was unreal, he’s a monster.

“Michael’s a big boy, strong as, quick, powerful - we said to him, Tom (Mullane-Grant) is a proven goalkicker, kicks goals against a lot of sides, that’s your man.

“Michael owned him all day, that was a huge part of it, and we just backed ourselves in one-on-one contests and the mids back us and get back there.”

Benalla All Blacks move one game clear of Bright and three other sides, all of which are jostling for the number two spot on percentages.

Tarrawingee, North Wang clash abandoned, Demons blown away

By NATHAN de VRIES A HOT and fiery contest between Tarrawingee and North Wangaratta out at the Tarrawingee Recreation Reserve was forced to be abandoned after Tarrawingee’s Thomas Deans was on the receiving end of a hard knock.

An ambulance was called in the dying minutes of the final term with Tarrawingee up 16.6 (102) to the Hawks’ 15.4 (94), after Deans went down in the Bulldog’s forward 50 after heading into a one-onone groundball contest.

“Both had eyes on the footy, and our bloke, Cooper (Matheson) just got lower and protected himself a bit more than Thomas Deans and unfortunately it was probably one of the bigger hits I’ve seen in a game of football,” North Wangaratta coach Josh Warren said.

“He was out for the count.

“Either team still had a chance to win - we were kicking to the scoring end and we had a bit of momentum, but obviously a player’s safety comes first and foremost.

“It took longer than 30 minutes for the ambulance to arrive which was a bit surprising, to be honest, that the ambulance took so long to get there from Wangaratta to Tarrawingee.”

Despite a strong showing from the Hawks, they will not receive any points from the abandoned match - O&K operations manager Cam Green confirmed since the match was abandoned after the half time break, the team in front on the scoreboard would receive the vital points.

In other matches, a COVID-riddled Milawa side once again tasted defeat, decimated by Bonnie Doon 19.11 (125) to 5.6 (36) at home.

With far from their best side out on the park, the Demons trailed by 32 points at the first break and never looked settled.

The Bombers accelerated, widening the margin with repeated forward 50 entries, but errant kicking kept the result from being too massive.

Ben Clarke, Aiden Bihun and Nick Giggins were among the best for the Demons, while Bonnie Doon’s Al Bennett went home with a bag of six goals to his name.

In other matches, Goorambat got home comfortably over King Valley, Benalla smashed Bright, and Greta took the points over Whorouly.

BIG RESULT: Milawa’s heavily COVID-impacted senior side tasted an 89 point drubbing at the hands of Bonnie Doon on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

CONTESTED: Milawa’s Callum Honey looks to chase down the ball.

SPEEDSTER: Ben Clarke outpaces his Bonnie Doon opponents.

CAUGHT: Lachlan Sykes lays a massive tackle on his man, causing the ball to begin to spill out.

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WINNERS AND LOSERS

OVENS AND MURRAY SENIORS LADDER

SCOREBOARD

#

TEAM

P

W

L

D

%

PTS

1

WANGARATTA

7

7

0

0

340.43

28

2

YARRAWONGA

7

6

1

0

163.68

24

3

ALBURY

7

5

2

0

138.40

20

4

MYRTLEFORD

7

4

3

0

115.76

16

5

WANGARATTA ROVERS

7

4

3

0

99.67

16

6

COROWA RUTHERGLEN

7

3

4

0

98.74

12

7

LAVINGTON

7

3

4

0

83.39

12

8

WODONGA

7

2

5

0

77.12

8

9

NORTH ALBURY

7

1

6

0

33.19

4

10 WODONGA RAIDERS

7

0

7

0

46.60

0

NETBALL SCORES

SATURDAY, MAY 28 -

Wang Rovers 32 def by Corowa-Rutherglen 58 BEST: WANG ROVERS:

ROUND 8

Mikaela Trethowan 3 Samantha Kreltszheim 2 Jenna McLeod 1. COROWA-RUTHERGLEN: Emily Laracy 3 Brooke Bice 2 Sophie Hanrahan 1. GOALS: WANG ROVERS : Samantha Kreltszheim 18 Kelsie Wilson 14. COROWA-RUTHERGLEN: Grace Senior 49 Chloe Senior 9

Wodonga Raiders 46 def Wangaratta 38 BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: Hidden Player 3 Blaynee House 2. WANGARATTA: Kate Dean 3 Issy Byrne 2 Jessica Henry 1. GOALS: Wodonga Raiders: Taylor Donelan 35 Molly McGrath 11. Wangaratta: Rachelle Petts 15 Amy Byrne 15 Georgia Clark 6 Zara Berry 2.

Lavington 35 def Albury 34; Myrtleford 52 def Wodonga 31; Yarrawonga 61 def North Albury 38 B GRADE:Lavington 45 def Albury 34, Wang Rovers B Grade 36 def by Corowa-Rutherglen 45, Myrtleford 57 def Wodonga 46, Yarrawonga 55 def North Albury 21, Wodonga Raiders 41 def Wangaratta 40 C GRADE: Lavington 24 def by Albury 50, Wang Rovers 37 def Corowa-Rutherglen 34, Myrtleford 35 def by Wodonga 39, Yarrawonga 53 def North Albury 49, Wodonga Raiders 39 def Wangaratta 37.

17 & UNDER: Wodonga Raiders 64 def Wangaratta 31, Myrtleford 0 def by Wodonga 54, Wang Rovers 54 def Corowa-Rutherglen 37, Yarrawonga 48 def North Albury 38, Lavington 35 def Albury 20

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 WANGARATTA VS LAVINGTON RAIDERS VS MYRTLEFORD NORTH ALBURY VS WANG ROVERS ALBURY VS YARRAWONGA COROWA-RUTHERGLEN VS WODONGA

THIRDS RESULTS Wangaratta Rovers 8.15.63 def Corowa Rutherglen 3.8.26: BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Charles Ledger, Kyle McQuade, Rufus Niedra, Zak Sartore, James Kelly, Brodie Paul. COROWA RUTHERGLEN: Riley Allan, Tommy Allison, Justin Lewis, Finn Osborne, Jesse Johnstone, Ethan Hanrahan.

GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: James Kelly 2, Samuel Maher 1, Charlie Philpotts 1, Zak Sartore 1, Oliver Sharp 1, Will McCarthy 1, Samuel Rourke 1. COROWA RUTHERGLEN: Riley Allan 1, Ryan Beveridge 1, Ethan Hanrahan 1.

Wodonga Raiders 5.5.35 def Wangaratta 4.9.33: BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: Harvey Cribbes, Ned Twycross, Archer Scammell, Nelson Bowey, Oliver Robertson, Player. WANGARATTA: Charley Holland-Dean, Jett Roberts, Charlie Ross, Harry McMonigle, Ryan Battin, Braeden Marjanovic. GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: Ned Twycross 2, Kaiden Withers 1, Player 1, Player 1. WANGARATTA: Jayden Adamo 2, Xavier Laverty 1, Jett Roberts 1.

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1.2 2.4 5.3 9.6

LAVINGTON ALBURY

5.4 13.9

8.7.55 13.9.87

GOALS: LAVINGTON: Myles Aalbers 3, Sam Hopper 2, Jake O’Brien 1, Darcy Smith 1, Kade Garland 1. ALBURY: Mat Walker 6, Fletcher Carroll 3, Jeff Garlett 3, Riley Bice 2, Jacob Conlan 1, Anthony Miles 1, Jacob Page 1. BEST: LAVINGTON: Jack Harland, Tom Hargreave, Myles Aalbers, Nicholas Newton, Jake O’Brien, Benjamin Ashley-Cooper. ALBURY: Fletcher Carroll, Mat Walker, Brayden O’hara, Riley Bice, Jake Gaynor, Brydan Hodgson.

WODONGA RAIDERS 2.2 3.6 3.7 4.10.34 10.4 18.9 24.14 30.15.195 WANGARATTA GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: Jake Hodgkin 2, Nathan Clarke 1, Samuel McKenzie 1.

WANGARATTA: Ben Reid 9, Callum Moore 5, Jackson Clarke 4, Michael Newton 4, Joe Richards 2, Jessie Smith 2, Abraham Ankers 1, Fraser Holland-Dean 1, Luke Saunders 1, Patrick Warner 1. BEST: WODONGA RAIDERS: Angus Sinclair, Cooper Daly, Brendan Kantilla, Jake Twycross, Max Beattie, Isaac Muller. WANGARATTA: Daine Porter, Ben Reid, Abraham Ankers, Callum Moore, Joe Richards, Jessie Smith.

7.3 13.10 20.15 25.17.167 0.0 2.0 3.1 7.1.43

YARRAWONGA NORTH ALBURY

GOALS: YARRAWONGA: Leigh Williams 15, Ned Pendergast 4, Nicholas Fothergill 1, Jess Koopman 1, Tim Lawrence 1, Jackson Meade 1, Kyal Tyson 1, William Wheeler 1. NORTH ALBURY: Doulton Langland 3, Carter Norman 2, Callum Pattinson 1, Ryan Polkinghorne 1.

BEST: YARRAWONGA: Leigh Williams, William Wheeler, Beau Seymour, Mark Whiley, Ryan Einsporn, Jackson Meade. NORTH ALBURY: George Godde, Clay Thomas, Fletcher Ramage, Ryan Polkinghorne, Hayden Cooper, Jack Penny.

INTERLEAGUE

A GRADE:

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WANGARATTA ROVERS 3.3 5.7 10.11 18.11.119 3.3 6.7 8.10 11.15.81 COROWA R’GLEN GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Alexander Marklew 4, Thomas Boyd 3, Jack Gerrish 3, Todd Bryant 2, Raven Jolliffe 1, Jace Mcquade 1, Jake McQueen 1, Samuel Murray 1, Dylan Stone 1, Regan Gorman 1. COROWA-RUTHERGLEN: Jy Lane 3, Charlie Nastasi 2, Oliver Struve 2, Hayden Filliponi 1, Jarred Lane 1, William Robinson 1, Cameron Wilson 1.

BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Shane Gaston, Dylan Stone, Raven Jolliffe, Cody Schutt, Alexander Marklew, Jack Gerrish. COROWA-RUTHERGLEN: Cameron Wilson, Jy Lane, Cody Howard, Darcy Melksham, Jarred Lane, Bailey Pirnag.

2.4 4.5 6.0 9.2

MYRTLEFORD WODONGA

5.9 14.13.97 10.4 12.5.77

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Josh Muraca 2, Brody Ricardi 2, Jake Sharp 2, Ryley Sharp 2, Callum Crisp 1, Simon Curtis 1, Lachlan P Hourigan 1, Benjamin Paul 1, Brady Sharp 1, Dawson Simpson 1. WODONGA: Alex Smout 3, Jayse Brown 2, Reed Jackson 1, Thomas Johnson 1, Joshua Mathey 1, Ethan Redcliffe 1, Noah Spiteri 1, Oscar Willding 1, Matthew Wilson 1.

BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Sam Martyn, Murray Waite, Dawson Simpson, Simon Curtis, Lachlan P Hourigan, Brody Ricardi. WODONGA: Harry Jones, Josh Clayton, Joshua Mathey, Samuel Jewell, Angus Baker, Ollie Greenhill.

RESERVES RESULTS Lavington .................. 3.8.26 Albury ....................20.5.125 GOALS: LAVINGTON: Judd Mcleod 1, Jim Waters 1, Henry Waters 1. ALBURY: Harry Cameron 6, Zach Bye 2, Sam Cross 2, Jamarl O’Sullivan 2, Sebastian Sproule 2, Lachlan Taylor-Nugent 2, Darcy Harrington 1, ben harvey 1, Christopher Lockhart 1, Will Unthank 1.

Wodonga Raiders ....... 3.3.21 Wangaratta........... 30.16.196 GOALS: WODONGA RAIDERS: Angus Eberle 1, Joel Price 1, Lachie Mackley 1.

WANGARATTA: Lachlan Bray 6, Daniel Tidball 5, Lachlan Canning 4, James McClounan 4, Jesse Bianco 2, Kent Braden 2, Harrison Smart 2, Zackery Leitch 1, Josh Nanson 1, Dominic Walker 1.

Yarrawonga .......... 26.16.172 North Albury................ 1.2.8 GOALS: YARRAWONGA: Jacob Adkins 9, Ross Mulquiney 4, Craig Frauenfelder 2, Matthew Grinter 2, Matt McCabe 2, Tanner Nyholm 2, Benjamin Radford 2, Reed Bonat 1, Xavier Leslie 1, Hunter Surrey 1.

NORTH ALBURY: Jackson Carey 1.

Wang Rovers ......... 30.16.196 Corowa R’Glen ............. 1.2.8 GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Josh O’Donohue 6, Sean O’Keeffe 6, Sam Allen 4, Alex Dowsley 4, Jayden Bear 2, Coen Hennessy 2, Jack Nolan 2, Noah Amery 1, Alex McCarthy 1, Joshua Newton 1, Ky Williamson 1.

COROWA-RUTHERGLEN: Jamie Seymour 1.

Myrtleford ................. 5.4.34 Wodonga ................17.9.111 GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Jye Gribbin 4, Will Quirk 1.

WODONGA: Myles Jewell 5, Brett Doswell 3, Jack Stefani 2, Rhys Venturoni 2, Will Bradshaw 1, Jett Cassidy 1, Darcy Norman 1, Ethan Ritchie 1, Dylan Bramble 1.

WINNERS AND LOSERS

OVENS AND KING SENIORS LADDER

SCOREBOARD

TEAM 1 BENALLA ALL BLACKS 2 BRIGHT 3 BONNIE DOON 4 GOORAMBAT 5 MILAWA 6 GRETA

P 8 8 8 8 8 8

W 7 6 6 5 6 4

L 1 2 2 1 2 3

D 0 0 0 1 0 1

B 1 1 1 1 1 1

% 380.67 175.79 174.90 146.54 131.87 110.07

PTS 28 24 24 24 24 18

7 8 9 10 11

7 8 8 7 8

2 2 1 1 1

4 6 7 6 7

0 0 0 0 0

1 1 1 1 1

84.12 48.21 70.47 52.71 27.54

10 8 4 4 4

TARRAWINGEE KING VALLEY WHOROULY NORTH WANGARATTA MOYHU

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

NETBALL SCORES

ROUND 10

A GRADE: Bright 33 drew Benalla All Blacks ; Tarrawingee 54 def North Wangaratta 35; Greta 57 def Whorouly 31.

SATURDAY, MAY 28

B GRADE: Bright 44 def Benalla All Blacks 43; Tarrawingee 45 def by North Wangaratta 49; Greta 44 def by Whorouly 51.

B RESERVE: Bright 62 def Benalla All Blacks 30; Tarrawingee 54 def North Wangaratta ; Greta 35 def by Whorouly 38.

C GRADE: Bright 31 def Benalla All Blacks ; Tarrawingee 31 def by North Wangaratta 36; Greta 25 def Whorouly 20.

U15s: Bright 5 def by Benalla All Blacks 24; Tarrawingee 20 drew North Wangaratta 20; Greta 17 def by Whorouly 34 No scores available for Milawa vs Bonnie Doon and Goorambat vs King Valley matches at time of print.

GOORAMBAT VS BRIGHT BONNIE DOON VS KING VALLEY

MOYHU VS TARRAWINGEE WHOROULY - BYE

4.5 5.6.36 15.9 19.11.125

GOALS: MILAWA: Daniel Bihun 1, Aaron Braden 1, Tim Leslie 1, Luke Toohey 1, Zachary Wallace 1. BONNIE DOON: Al Bennett 6, James Law 3, Will Goonan 2, Ben Hedin 2, Joel Sanford 2, Beau Smith 2, Lachlan Mahon 1, Hayden Watkins 1. BEST: MILAWA: Ben Clarke, Aiden Bihun, Nick Giggins, Daniel Bihun, Lachlan Sykes, Nic Bonwick. BONNIE DOON: Campbell Smedley, Hayden Watkins, Beau Smith, Joel Sanford, Guy Murray, Zak Bailey.

0.5 5.7 0.5 1.5

GOORAMBAT KING VALLEY

6.10 13.14.92 5.7 5.7.37

GOALS: GOORAMBAT: Jamie Dunne 3, Ryan Burns 2, Thomas Ryan 2, Blake Uebergang 2, Dylan Beavis 1, Aaron Blackburn 1, Marcus Obrien 1, Player 1. KING VALLEY: Hayden Sims 2, Jack Davies 1, Jack Sloan 1, Ryan Wait 1. BEST: GOORAMBAT: Jamie Dunne, Thomas Ryan, Marcus Obrien, Campbell Mccoy, Alexander Moloney, Ethan Cooke. KING VALLEY: Beau Wheeler, Dylan Barr, Connor Shanley, Jack Sloan, Anthony Ciancio, Jack Davies.

1.2 3.4 3.1 5.3

BRIGHT BENALLA

4.5 5.6.36 8.6 14.10.94

GOALS: BRIGHT: Rodrigo Arguello 1, Felix Blazek 1, Clay Cambridge-Dillon 1, Nick Howell 1, Thomas Mullane-Grant 1. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Lachlan Thompson 4, Jake Jones 3, Riley Moran 3, Jackson Hourigan 2, Alistair Jacka 2. BEST: BRIGHT: Samuel Dalbosco, Rodrigo Arguello, Jake Woods, Nick Lebish, Clay Cambridge-Dillon, Patrick Bren. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Cody Crawford, Jake Jones, Lochie Morrison, Michael Ryan, Alistair Jacka, Chelton Orchard.

TARRAWINGEE NTH WANGARATTA

5.3 11.3 7.2 12.3

GRETA WHOROULY

1.6 3.9 2.1 4.3

Milawa .....................8.13.61 Bonnie Doon .............10.6.66 GOALS: MILAWA: Nic Bonwick 3, Nathan Hooper 2, Jordan Friend 1, Jack Stevenson 1, Zachary Wallace 1. BONNIE DOON: Luke Jenkins 3, Archie Smith 2, Hamish Dunsford 2, Lachlan Pinder 2, Luke Berriman 1.

Goorambat ........... 15.17.107 King Valley ................ 2.9.21 GOALS: GOORAMBAT: Sean McDonald 4, Bailey Ward 3, Simon Briggs 2, Jordan Dux 2, Shaun Lemmer 2, Declan Lawford 1, Jack Trevena 1. KING VALLEY: Zachary Blackshaw 1, Billy Hogan 1.

Bright ....................13.15.93 Benalla All Blacks ....... 7.4.46 GOALS: BRIGHT: Tom Buckley 5, Darcy Martin 3, Jack Dalbosco 3, Jack Banks 1, Ryan Peace 1. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Jacob Donlon 2, Ayden Amos 1, Liam Sinclair 1, Jesse Walker 1.

15.5 16.6.102 13.4 15.4.94

Tarrawingee .............13.7.85 Nth Wangaratta.........11.4.70

9.15 13.18.96 7.3 8.4.52

Greta ......................8.1.1.59 Whorouly .................12.6.78

ABANDONED

BENALLA ALL BLACKS VS GRETA NORTH WANGARATTA VS MILAWA

2.0 4.1 7.2 13.4

MILAWA BONNIE DOON

RESERVES RESULTS

GOALS: GRETA: Tyler Arrowsmith 2, Daniel Cassidy 2, Stewart McLeod 2, Brenton Newbold 2, Luke Minogue 1, Cameron Newbold 1, Ned Rohrt 1, Tom Webster 1, Bradley Whinray 1. WHOROULY: Riley Calvene 3, Paul Glanville 2, Lachlan Moore 2, William Allen 1, Simon Chalmers 1, Samuel Ferguson 1. BEST: GRETA: Luke Minogue, Aaron Morham, Bryce Ralph, Nicholas Pell, Tom Fursdon, Jarrod Morham. WHOROULY: Xavier Cannizzaro, Hamish McLeod, Riley Calvene, Cameron Wood, Max Grant, William Allen.

GOALS: TARRAWINGEE: Henry Howard 4, Luke Dinsdale 3, Charlie Eames 3, Chris Penney 2. NORTH WANGARATTA: Cameron McCormack 7, Blake Marlborough 2, Ridge Lepenik 1, Dylan Fischer 1.

GOALS: GRETA: Osbert Ramage 3, Shane Graham 2, Luke Arrowsmith 1, Stuart McCauley 1, Zack Watson 1. WHOROULY: Gene Marek 4, Joshua Ramsay 3, Adam Harris 2, Martin Davis 1, Nathan de Vries 1, Patrick Milner 1.

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Moore signs on until end of 2024 season

MATCH REVIEWS

Reid turns back the clock in masterclass

By WILLSON MACK CALLUM Moore has signed on with Wangaratta Magpies until the end of 2024.

The reigning Morris Medallist is firming to go backto-back in the league medal after an astonishing start to the season that sees him leading the Doug Strang Medal with 39 goals from seven games.

Wangaratta senior football coach Ben Reid was stoked to announce the news.

“It’s great for the club to have Cal re-sign for another two years,” Reid said.

“He’s only just at the peak of his football at 25-years-old so we’re ecstatic that he’s decided to sign.

“It shows that he’s enjoying the place and wants to give back to the club.

“He’s been fantastic on and off the field since joining the club, he stays up in Wangaratta for every function so we’re just rapt.”

Moore is the sort of player that clubs can build their side around, which holds the Magpies in good stead for the next two years.

“You can throw his name up forward and build the team around him,” Reid said.

“He’s a Morris Medallist and arguably having a better season than last year so it’s just huge to have someone of his quality stay on.

“We’re looking forward to the next couple of years.”

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DOMINANT: Ben Reid kicked nine majors against Wodonga Raiders on Saturday.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

WANGARATTA senior footballers have put on their best four quarter display for the season.

Wodonga Raiders proved no challenge for the rampaging Magpies at Birralee Park on Saturday as the away side jumped out to a romping 161 point victory.

Wangaratta coach Ben Reid starred, kicking his biggest bag for the season of nine majors, while fellow big forwards Callum Moore (five) and Michael Newton (four) were also dangerous up forward in the 4.10 (34) to 30.15 (195) victory.

“We had a focus that we just wanted to play four strong quarters and we did that,” Reid said.

“We didn’t want to leave much in the tank with the bye next week so it was good that we were able to play a few solid quarters.

“Wodonga Raiders are a young side but we just wanted to focus on ourselves and make it a Wangaratta game which we did.

“We had 45 shots on goal so the connection inside 50 was great and we defended really well too, they only kicked four goals.”

Magpies’ game record holder Daine Porter was excellent in the win, while Abe Ankers continued his strong form and Joe Richards made a successful return from injury.

Wangaratta’s dominance around the contest was on show in the clash.

“We wanted to win the ball in close and get it out to our runners which we did,” Reid said.

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“We’ve also had a big focus on defending well, our back seven was great which was definitely off the back of our mids putting on a bit of heat up the ground.

“It’s pleasing that the challenges I’ve been putting on the boys have been achieved.”

Wangaratta proved they’re not a one trick pony up forward, registering 10 different goal kickers.

“Something we’ve spoken about is we don’t want to rely on one bloke up forward,” Reid said.

“We want to have an even spread of blokes and our mids need to kick goals as well.

“We had a great spread on Saturday, we didn’t just have four or five different goal kickers.”

With the interleague bye scheduled for next weekend, Reid wanted to make sure his troops got some run in their legs before a week off.

“It’s a bit of a funny one having two weeks off in the space of a month but we really wanted to get something out of this two week block,” Reid said.

“We want to get some continuity into the side so we didn’t want to change it up too much this weekend.

“We’re going to have a few blokes playing next weekend so they’ll get a run under their belt.”

Rovers grab crucial 38-point win

FIRST GAMER: Darcy Wilson showed good signs in his senior debut for Wangaratta Rovers. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

MILESTONE MAN: Shane Gaston was best-on-ground in his 200th game.

BREAKING FREE: Regan Gorman tries to shrug a Cam Wilson tackle.

BEST WISHES: Bill Hansen was stretchered off with a knee injury.

WANGARATTA Rovers senior footballers grabbed a crucial victory against Corowa-Rutherglen at WJ Findlay Oval on Saturday afternoon.

The ‘Roos led by a goal at half-time but couldn’t stay with the home side in the second half after Bill Hansen was stretchered off with a knee injury in the first quarter.

Rovers dominated the second half kicking 13 goals to five in the 18.11 (119) to 11.15 (81) leap-frogging victory.

The result sees Wangaratta Rovers jump CorowaRutherglen to now sit in fifth and sixth on the ladder respectively.

“I was pleased with the way we adjusted and opened the game up in the second half,” senior coach Darren Cresswell said.

“We played very narrow and very skinny early but we changed lanes a bit more in the second half and got our runners into some space.

“That’s our strength and that’s how we got hold of the game, going a bit more direct into (Tom) Boyd.

“It was a great win.

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“They’ve been up and about, playing some good footy, so to come out and do what we did was very important.”

Shane Gaston put on a rucking masterclass in his 200th game for the club, while Alex Marklew continued his strong goal-kicking form with four majors and Dylan Stone ran riot through the middle.

Tom Boyd and Jack Gerrish also kicked three apiece in their side’s win, while midfield bull Cam Wilson was dominant for the away team.

Corowa-Rutherglen’s Jy Lane had three goals to his name by half-time but after Charlie Nastasi’s opening goal of the second half, Wangaratta Rovers gathered momentum with Boyd and Marklew providing strong targets up forward.

Hawks young gun Regan Gorman’s goal from the boundary in the final term stamped a huge victory for his side.

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LOCAL TALENT AT WINTON V8’S ELLEXANDRA Best (pictured) is the sister of Zak Best, who races for Tickford Racing in the Dunlop Super2 Series and is part of a family that has had a long involvement in motorsport – their father Darren Best raced production cars as well.

Ellexandra is racing a Mitsubishi Triton, powered by a V8 engine at Winton and finished ninth and 12th in Saturday’s two races.

While Ellexandra was flying the flag for Benalla, she wasn’t the only driver from the North East region

on the grid over the weekend.

In the Supercars Championship, Garry Jacobson (Shepparton) and Jordan Boys (Albury) both competed.

Boys made his debut as a “wildcard” entry being run by the Erebus Motorsport squad.

Mark Tracey (Albury) also raced his BMW M3 in the Sports Sedans.

■ See Winton V8 Supercars recap in Wednesday’s Wangaratta Chronicle.

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Panthers on top Benalla All Blacks stamped p their authorityy on the Ovens and King g with victoryy over Bright g BENALLA All Blacks are one match clear of the competition on top of the Ovens and King Football League senior ladder, following a convincing 58 point victory over Bright on Saturday at Pioneer Park, 14.10 (94) to 5.6 (36).

The Panthers had the run of momentum through the

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first quarter, the margin within two goals at the break before the Mountain Men found their feet, with Benalla heading into the

half time break ahead by 11 points.

Goals were few and far between for Bright, managing only seven points in the third term, while Benalla raced ahead, leading by 25 points at three quarter time.

A massive six goal quarter from the Panthers blew Bright out of the contest,

with Benalla’s Lachlan Thompson, Jake Jones and Riley Moran kicking 10 majors between them.

Benalla All Blacks coach Nic Spencer said it was incredible to get such a convincing win over a fellow top four side.

“It was a pretty good feeling in the rooms after the

game, everyone was stoked,” he said.

“We came into half time, we had a couple of little brain fades and gave them three or four goals just off some undisciplined stuff, I suppose.

“We just came out after half time, said we were going to take it to them

and send them a message, we came out and just blew them away.”

Spencer said the ability to only concede 36 points against a strong offensive team like Bright was a testament to how well drilled and structured the Panthers’ back six are.

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