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GARDEN DELIGHT DAFFODILS in bloom and newborn lambs are a sign spring is just around the corner, and local grower Neil Ramsay is hoping a welcome burst of sunshine this week will encourage his prized daffodils to be at their best just in time for Daffodil Day in

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By RYAN MALCOLM A GROUP of motorists had a lucky escape after a tree collapsed and caved in the roof of their mini-bus near Oxley yesterday morning.

The Melbourne holidaymakers were travelling in their 12-seat Renault van to the state’s alpine region around 7:30am, when a large tree toppled and collapsed on the vehicle’s roof, shattering windows and

causing a glass panoramic sun-roof to disintegrate while west of Oxley.

Leading Senior Constable Andrew Green of Wangaratta police said the vehicle had continued to drive along the 80kph section of the Snow Road for a short time before pulling to the side of the road between Factory Creek and the King River.

Two male passengers believed to be in their

20s were subsequently transferred to Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) for treatment for lacerations, while other occupants were treated at the scene and conveyed to Wangaratta to return to Melbourne via train.

A NHW spokesperson confirmed both men remained in hospital in a stable condition with nonlife-threatening injuries yesterday.

LSC Green said police crews had managed to clear the road to allow one lane of traffic through while firefighters, SES and ambulance crews freed and tended to the occupants.

He said the tree could have placed the bus and its passengers in serious jeopardy.

“They’re extremely lucky,” he said.

“We were expecting the worst.”

LUCKY: Passengers were lucky to survive after a toppling tree caused the roof of their 12-seat mini-van to collapse inwardswere luck to surive yesterday morning.

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Phone taps, surveillance used to charge Wonnangatta murder accused POLICE utilised covert surveillance and tapped the phones of a man they believe murdered two campers in the Wonnangatta Valley in 2020, ahead of his eventual arrest late last year.

Gregory Stuart Lynn, 55, has remained in custody since his arrest last November, accused by police of murdering campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay during a trip to the region in March 2020.

The pair’s remains were found near Dargo in December last year, following an extensive

search by emergency service crews.

Appearing remotely from Melbourne Assessment Prison yesterday, Lynn donned distinctive glasses and a suit and tie as Sale Magistrates’ Court heard the matter would proceed to a contested four-day committal mention in an online court in January, in an effort to expedite the matter.

The court heard a brief of evidence, which is yet to be formally tendered to the court, detailed how police had executed covert surveillance

through the use of listening devices and phone tapping of the accused, however, were yet to forward recordings and transcripts to Lynn’s legal counsel.

Defence lawyer Dermot Dann said Lynn had been unable to access any of the evidence police had compiled against him while in custody, however, noted Magistrate Tim Walsh could not impose a court order to improve access to material while in custody.

Mr Walsh said it was important outstanding documents be tendered to defence by Novem-

ber 30, well in advance of the Christmas break.

“This is a very significant case on the part of your client,” he told Mr Dann.

“I would expect he be provided (outstanding documents) forthwith.”

Crown Prosecutor Olivia Sparrow outlined a further search of Mount Hotham and Wonnangatta later this year could add to a potential brief of evidence.

Lynn did not apply for bail.

The matter is set to return to Melbourne Online Magistrates’ Court on January 16.

CASE CONTINUES: A court has heard police utilised covert surveillance to ultimately charge a man accused of murdering Wonnangatta campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill in 2020.

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THERE is still time to secure your spot at the GROW Volunteering Workshop this Friday, August 26 at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre from 10am to 3pm.

Facilitated by Karlie Langdon from Awakened Allies in conjunction with the locally-based Into Our Hands Foundation (who received grant funding from the Jack Brockhoff Foundation), this free workshop will inform and assist in designing a purpose-built localised program to support volunteers, community groups and service clubs with their ongoing resilience and capacity.

With a background in education, business and leadership, Karlie will combine her professional experience with local knowledge to gather ideas from the people keeping these

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groups and programs running.

“Growing up in the Ovens Valley, I have great respect for the resilience of locals and how we all work together to make great things happen,” she said.

“Through this workshop, we’ll hear what the real challenges are for local volunteers and service groups and we want to learn what we can do as a collective to support, share resources and innovate the traditional model of volunteering.

“Wangaratta is an inclusive, courageous and compassionate community and we want to ensure that groups who add vibrancy and hold

the history of place, stay.”

Karlie has known of the work that the Into Our Hands Foundation does in supporting our region with grants through philanthropy and community fundraising activities for years.

“I was fortunate to be involved in the first ever regional GIVE Wangaratta Pitch Up event in 2019, where I saw firsthand the community reach into their pockets to support projects,” she said.

“So when I was approached by them to lead the GROW Volunteer Resilience and Capacity Project, I immediately said yes.

“I am so passionate about what volunteering means to the sustainability and wellbeing of community and people have really missed getting together in person to work out solutions to problems over the past couple

of years, so this is going to be an excellent chance to do that.

“Facilitation gets people working together, which is very important.”

Into Our Hands Foundation executive officer Sarah Thompson said that Karlie’s experience will be an asset to the program.

“We are thrilled to have brought Karlie in to facilitate the session for us,” she said.

“We see this project as an important support we can offer to our volunteer economy.

“These groups are the life blood of our community and do so much; it’s important we support them to thrive.

Registrations close tomorrow Thursday, August 25 and for more information and to register, email Karlie Langdon at hello@awakenedallies.com.

Motorists hospitalised after North Wangaratta crash

By RYAN MALCOLM

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SERIOUS CRASH: A head-on collision at near North Wangaratta saw two motorists hospitalised late on Tuesday afternoon. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

TWO motorists were transported to hospital after their vehicles collided at North Wangaratta late yesterday afternoon.

Both vehicles were written off in the collision, which is said to have occurred at the intersection of Bowser and Boorhaman roads around 3:30pm.

Sergeant Phil Pelgrim of Wangaratta police said a vehicle attempting to cross traffic onto

Bowser Road southbound from Boorhaman Road had allegedly failed to give way, colliding head on with a vehicle travelling northbound.

The northbound vehicle was said to have come to rest on the median strip, while the other was spun into a fence.

MICA paramedics, firefighters and police attended the scene.

The condition of both drivers was unable to be confirmed at the time of going to print yesterday afternoon.

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Pork barrelling exposed: report

By STEVE KELLY A NEW report into porkbarrelling by governments to win votes in key electorates has recommended that ministers should not be involved in choosing which applicants are successful with grants.

The independent think tank Grattan Institute report shows that of 19,000 grants allocated by the former federal Coalition government under 11 grant programs between 2017 and 2021, $1.9

Indi MP calls for ggreater transparency p y with ggrant spending p g billion went to Coalition seats, but only $530 million to Labor seats.

Across a sample of programs in the three biggest states, government seats got more than $1 million on average, compared to just over $300,000 on average for opposition seats.

Indi Independent MP Helen Haines said the report exposes just how rife the toxic practice of pork barrelling has become in Australian politics.

“While it may have a quirky name, pork barrelling is spending taxpayer money to further political interests and it must stop,” Dr Haines said.

“It means public money is not being spent where it is most needed - that means it is being wasted.

“Action must be taken to ensure pork barrelling does not continue.

“This includes action to ensure grants programs are

competitive, merit-based and transparent.”

The Grattan Institute report titled ‘New politics: Preventing pork-barrelling’ cites the ‘sports rorts’ scandal where the minister went against the advice of the department to award grants.

It notes that, “A high degree of ministerial discretion is a consistent feature of grant programs where porkbarrelling occurs”.

“There are many recent

examples of federal and state programs where ministers have disregarded advice and over-ruled their departments to award funding for what appears to be political reasons.”

The report notes that in the $1.4 billion Building Better Regions Fund, a ministerial panel chose 49 grant recipients that were not recommended by the department.

“In attempting to justify

this intervention, the responsible minister tabled vague reasons, followed by eight pages of blacked-out documents.,” the Grattan Institute report notes.

Dr Haines said moving forward if a minister makes a funding decision that is contrary to departmental advice that decision should be tabled in parliament.

“The new anti-corruption commission must also have the power to look at public spending in grants programs,” she said.

ON THE UP: The Ovens River passed the minor flood level on Sunday afternoon, with an anticipated peak of 12.2m expected tomorrow.

Floodwaters from the Ovens River yesterday were high against the Bullawah Cultural Trail adjoining Painter’s Island Caravan Park. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Authorities remain watchful as rising river yet to peak

By RYAN MALCOLM CONTINUED flooding along the Ovens and King rivers could see some roadways throughout the rural city closed, with the former expected to peak at almost 12.2 metres tomorrow.

Heavy rainfall throughout the Alpine and King valley regions late last week saw river levels rise rapidly into the weekend, with the King River at Docker Road passing the minor flood level (3.7m) on Friday evening, two days before the Ovens (11.9m minor flood level) began to break its banks in Wangaratta.

Both rivers remained above

the minor flood level yesterday, with the Ovens (12m) expected to rise over the next 24 hours following a consistent downpour at Mount Hotham which has seen more than 60mm fall since last Thursday.

The Great Alpine Road was promptly closed between Porter Street and Detour Road on Sunday evening as Yellow Creek broke its banks, while an anticipated peak of just shy of 12.2m would see floodwaters encroach significantly on Apex Park and Painter’s Island.

SES Wangaratta controller Jess Zuber said the consistent rainfall was of particular

concern along the Ovens River.

“We are expecting to see that river rise,” she said yesterday.

“We’re anticipating the river peak for Thursday - we have SES regional staff monitoring river conditions and we have our own action plans.

“At this stage we’re continuing to monitor.”

The Bureau of Meteorology’s weather station at Wangaratta aerodrome recorded 13mm of rain overnight on Monday, with minimal rain forecast for the rest of the week.

However, Ms Zuber said conditions throughout the King and Ovens river catchments was

expected to remain wet over the coming months, which could see rainfall quickly run-off into the region’s water courses and continue to pose a flooding threat.

“We’re expecting a wet spring into summer, so we’re expecting catchments to stay wet and to see continued river rising,” she said.

“Regardless of the rain, we’re also experiencing a lot of wind, which can be quite dangerous.

“We’re urging people just to be careful and to never drive through floodwater.”

Ms Zuber said local SES crews worked with local council and other emergency services to determine a potential flood

response, which could be reviewed as rivers continued to rise.

She said members had been made available to aid a potential flood response later this week, but noted the local service was seeking additional members to support their turnout capacity.

Crews were also on scene to respond after a 12-seater mini-van was crushed by a toppling tree on the Snow Road near Oxley yesterday morning, clearing debris and assisting police, fire and ambulance crews in attendance.

For more information about volunteering, visit https://www. ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/volunteer.

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Strength of the book circle A YEAR ago, Pauline Moncrieff started her Facebook group, Wangaratta Book Circle, where avid readers could share and discuss the books they had been reading.

Sarah Blatchford from the Grit and Resilience team saw Pauline’s group and when Pauline mentioned she would like to organise an in-person group, Sarah helped to facilitate.

The Book Circle now meet on Wednesdays once a month as part of the Grit and Resilience organisation and Pauline says they have started a waiting list for people who would like to come along.

“Members bring along books they have read and enjoyed, and we take turns to discuss them,” she explained.

“We also talk about audiobooks, good TV programs and community events so it’s quite a social gathering.”

The group read a wide range of genres and styles and books don’t have to be read ‘traditionally’ with some opting for audiobooks or Kindle versions rather than paperbacks, hardbacks or large print copies.

“We don’t mind how people read the books, we just love to hear about them - what they liked, what they didn’t and who they think might like to

MEETING PLACE: Pauline Moncrieff (third from right) with Pauline Ingram, Trudy Holdsworth, Nancy Hupfield, Judi McCann, Faye Phillips, Bert Huber, Jan Vincent and Wendy McRae. PHOTO: Belinda Harrison

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read it next,” Pauline said.

Each month following their get together, Pauline will provide a list of books that members have read and their genres, which we will share with our readers.

Next month’s list will include the book’s genre and a short review.

The past two months’ worth of titles are below and for more information on the group or where to get the books, see the contact details at the end of this article.

Books are available on the shelf or to order from our local book stores Edgars Books and News and Booktique as well as through the Wangaratta Library and online.

At present there is a waiting list for people to join the in-person monthly meetings, however you can register your interest by emailing Pauline on pauline.moncrieff@gmail.com.

Alternatively, if you would like to be involved but cannot get to meetings, you can join the Facebook group Wangaratta Book Circle, and share what you are reading there.

July books:  The Guernsey literary and potato peel society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer;  The Spy’s Wife by Fiona McIntosh;  The Tea gardens by Fiona McIntosh;  Pompeii by Robert Harris;  Well Done, Those Men by Barry Heard;  Lion by Conn Iggulden;  Cutter’s End by Margaret Hickey;  Bottlebrush Creek by Maya Linnell;  Those Hamilton Sisters by Averil Kenny;  Consolation by Garry Disher  Hold Tight by Harlan Coben (many of Harlan Coben’s stories are also available on Netflix);  The Guardians by John Grisham;  The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill;  Things We Bury by Matthew Ryan Davies;  Still life by Sarah Winman;  The Year of Marvellous Ways by Sarah Winman;

Speech Pathology This service is available in Wangaratta, Alpine Shire, Mansfield and Benalla.

Good Communication, Better Communities Gateway Health Speech Pathologists are celebrating Speech Pathology Week with the theme “Good Communication, Better Communities”.

We all need to communicate for many reasons. These include to get the information we need, to socialise, to speak on the phone, to give an opinion, and many more.

However, approximately 1.2 million Australians have a communication difficulty.

We can all help by using good communication skills: •

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Be aware of the signs that a person may have a communication disability including difficulty understanding people, taking longer to process information, difficulty using language, difficult-to-understand speech.

Ask the person what you can do to help.

Take the time to communicate.

Our Speech Pathologists can also help. We work together with community groups, organisations and businesses to raise awareness of communication disability and help our community become communication accessible.

Gateway Health Speech Pathologists are experienced in working with people, their families and social supports to strengthen communication.

To find out more contact our Wangaratta office on (03) 5723 2063 or email ah.intake@gatewayhealth.org.au.

Offices open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for public holidays.

 The World Played Chess by Robert Dugoni;  Hitler’s secret by Rory Clements; and  Death at the Belvedere by Sue Williams.  August meeting’s books:  The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

by Taylor Jenkins Reid;  Three things about Elsie by Joanna Cannon  The Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley;  Archie 100 A Century of the Archibald Prize;  The Crossing by Michael Connelly;  Cross Justice by James Patterson;  The Fine Art of Invisible Detection by Robert Goddard;  Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn;  The Zig-Sag Girl by Elly Griffiths;  The Other Passenger by Louise Candlish;  Larrimah: A missing Man, an eyeless croc and an outback town of 11 people who mostly hate each other by

Caroline Graham and Kylie Stevenson (Nancy has been to Larrimah, and can recommend the famous Larrimah pies);  So You Think You Know What’s Good For You by Norman Swan;  So You Want to Live Younger Longer by Norman Swan;  The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan;  The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan;  Dream town by David Baldacci;  The Carter Brown mysteries, popular in the 1950s, Carter Brown was the pseudonym of Alan Geoffrey Yates, an English-born Australian writer. Many of his stories were also broadcast, in the Carter Brown Mystery Theatre - they tended to be rather saucy for the time;  Clifton Chronicles series by Jeffrey Archer;  A Family of Strangers by Fiona Lowe;  Home fires by Fiona Lowe;  Sovereign by C J Sampson; and  The Champagne War by Fiona McIntosh.

Science can stem tide of misinformation: teacher

By SIMONE KERWIN

A LOCAL science teacher has welcomed the results of a study, released for National Science Week this month, showing that Australians see science as indispensable.

The 3M State of Science Index revealed Aussies felt science had been our salvation in the pandemic, and was the key to tackling existential threats such as climate change.

More than 1000 Australians were surveyed earlier this year for the global poll.

“It’s nice to see the survey is telling us that the population has a good understanding and belief in science - we need to keep that going - and we play an important role as educators,” Samuel Price, Galen Catholic College learning area leader - science, said.

He said that included teaching students about “good and ‘bad’ information on the internet - resources you can trust, not social media posts - across all classes, not just science classes”.

“Science communication is so important,” he said.

“Teaching is an incredible privilege. We have the opportunity and responsibility to inspire young minds with the scientific knowledge and understanding that will empower them to create the

most prosperous and safe future for us all.”

The State of Science Index results showed that Australians had higher levels of trust in science than in many other nations, with nine in 10 saying they trusted science and scientists, and four in five saying they wanted to hear more from scientists about their work.

The survey also highlighted fears about what might happen if people didn’t value science, with three in five believing it would lead to more public health crises, and more than half believing it would lead to greater division in society.

The results shine a light on public fears around science misinformation and a growing scepticism about scientific information shared in the media and on social media platforms.

Three in four Australians believe there is now wide-

spread misinformation (on all topics - not specifically on science) in mainstream news, and nine in 10 Australians think there is widespread misinformation on all topics on social media.

“We live in an era of general wariness and distrust of information - especially on social media - which is feeding into a rising tide of concern about social media misinformation that risks fuelling public scepticism in science unless we all act to safeguard it,” Science and Technology Australia chief executive officer Misha Schubert said.

“It’s more important than ever that we all help Australians to find credible, accurate and verified sources of scientific facts from reputable science experts, which highlights the hugely important role of trusted science organisations to share science with the public.”

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Testing times for police Wangaratta-based g state MP backs calls to expand p drug g swab capabilities p WA N G A R AT TA - b a s e d state MP Tania Maxwell has thrown her support behind calls for all police patrol vehicles to carry drug-testing equipment.

A 59-priority list issued

by The Police Association Victoria (TPAV) last week pushed the importance of expanding testing capabilities among the police force, with drug-test kits currently only carried by Highway Pa-

trol members and uniform officers conducting roadside testing.

Ms Maxwell said closing the legal loophole around drug driving had been the first agenda item discussed with new Minister for Police Anthony Carbines, after initial discussions in 2019 with former minister Lisa Neville.

“The Parliamentary Budget Office undertook a couple

of costing analyses for us in relation to drug-testing, including the training of all police to carry out testing and assessing the prevalence of illegal drug use in road fatalities,” she said.

“To intercept and penalise a drug driver - if not at a roadblock - police need to call in Highway Patrol to administer a drug test and physically see the offender driving.

“At the very least, we want this legal loophole closed so that police can respond more quickly to intercept a potentially dangerous driver.

“Our analysis has found that evidence of illegal drug use is present in around 31 per cent of all road fatalities, so we welcome the police association call.”

Ms Maxwell also backed calls to mandate response

time reporting within the police force, more than a decade after the initiative was recommended by former Victoria Police deputy commissioner Bob Falconer.

“The response from the Minister for Police noted that response times will vary depending on a range of factors, including the proximity of police and the distance they need to travel,” she said.

ADD A BIT OF SPRING CHEER ON DAFFODIL DAY

ALL SMILES FOR DAFFODIL DAY: Having been impacted last year by COVID restrictions, the Cancer Council Victoria Wangaratta Volunteer Group members and supporters including Jan James, Barbara Thomas, Neil Ramsay and Heather Champlin, look forward to welcoming everyone back to their fundraising stalls at the Reid Street kiosk and Post Office arcade tomorrow on Daffodil Day. Neil’s home-grown blooms will be for sale from 8am until sold out.

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By ANITA McPHERSON BRIGHTEN up your home or business by purchasing some locally grown daffodils tomorrow, when the Cancer Council Victoria Wangaratta Volunteer Group holds its popular Daffodil Day fundraiser.

Volunteers will be selling the beautiful blooms at the Reid Street kiosk and in the Post Office Arcade from 8am until sold out, with all proceeds going to the Cancer Council Victoria.

This year’s wintery weather means the flowers, grown by Neil and Fay Ramsay in Wangaratta, have been a little slower to emerge this time around, but the buds will soon be at their brilliant best.

Neil has been supporting the cause for over 10 years and group leader Barbara Thomas said it is much appreciated by the group.

She said after having to cancel their stalls in the last couple of years due to COVID, they were hopeful the community would

get behind it again this time around.

“We’re extremely grateful to Neil and Fay for all their help they are wonderful,” she said.

“With a bit of sunshine this week, we hope the daffodils will be blooming just in time for us.”

is investing in items such as endoscopes, ultrasound units, microscopes, monitors, operating tables, anaesthetic machines, lasers and sterilisers.

The funding will also be a major boost for regional Victoria, with 21 regional health services upgrading and replacing 178 items of equipment in operating suites, surgical wards, intensive care units and neonatal areas.

As part of the investments, the Austin Hospital will receive $14 million for upgrades, including a new MRI machine to support services for epilepsy, stroke,

neurology, oncology, cardiology and liver transplants.

Since 2014, the State Government reports it has spent more than $585 million upgrading medical equipment and engineering infrastructure at public hospitals and health services.

Premier Daniel Andrews said they’re supporting hardworking healthcare workers with the very best hospitals, theatres, surgical tools and diagnostic equipment available, so they can keep doing what they do best - saving lives.

“It’s all part of our plan to help hospitals meet the record demand they’re facing and deliver world-class care sooner, and closer to home, for every Victorian,” he said.

Minister for Health MaryAnne Thomas said these these investments back in hardworking staff, who deserve the most modern equipment and infrastructure at their fingertips.

research into all cancers, with investment into research by organisations like Cancer Council having helped increase cancer survival rates to 69 per cent today.

To donate or find out more, visit www.daffodilday.com.au.

The group will be selling bunches of freshly picked daffodils - the symbol of hope - at a cost of $10 for a bunch of 10 stems.

Money raised from the appeal allows the Cancer Council to continue to fund life-saving

Public hospital to share in more equipment funding NORTHEAST Health Wangaratta will benefit from new medical equipment as one of 38 health services to share in $105 million to help treat patients and save lives.

As part of the latest round of the Medical Equipment Replacement Program, hospitals will receive new equipment for acute services, including CT scanners, MRIs, X-Ray units and digital retinal imaging capture systems as well as heart equipment such as echocardiogram and fluoroscopy units.

In addition, as part of the latest round of the Engineering Infrastructure Replacement Program, hospitals will upgrade important infrastructure such as generators, chillers, emergency lighting, nurse call systems, air conditioning systems and patient lifts.

Surgery facilities will also be boosted through the $20 million Surgical Equipment Innovation Fund, which

“But public response times are a key reporting measure for other emergency agencies, including ambulance and fire services, and should be required of Victoria Police.”

Ms Maxwell and fellow Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party MP Stuart Grimley are set to meet with Mr Carbines during the next parliamentary sitting commencing on August 30.

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Norm Minns Oval snubbed for finals WANGARATTA Magpies Football Netball Club supporters will have to travel this finals series as not one finals match in the Ovens and Murray league will be played at their home base.

While there is only one Wangaratta-based netball side that can make finals (Wangaratta Magpies A grade) all Magpies sides across the top three grades will make the finals.

But the question needs to be asked why the premier home of the Wangaratta Magpies, the Norm Minns Oval, has been snubbed at hosting any finals after it was the go to in 2018 and 2019 when the Lavington ground developments were delayed.

Without a response from the league we have to go off assumptions that the absence of Wangaratta as a venue is because the league doesn’t want to favour a home ground advantage.

There is some plausibility with this, however, one has to consider how many times the grand final has been played north of the border over several decades prior to it landing back in Wangaratta in 2018 for the first time since 1994.

The consolation is that the Rovers will host elimination finals on September 3.

Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees expressed his disappointment when he learned that Wangaratta would not host the grand final this year even though the top teams are closer to Wangaratta.

Let’s hope it’s not a case of the league turning its back on Wangaratta as a potential grand final venue in future.

The Norm Minns oval has proven capacity and functionality in hosting AFL standard matches on numerous occasions and it’s important that future decisions are made based on benefit to the players, supporters and all the communities that support the region’s sporting competition.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on the wet and cloudy week so far, as Wangaratta is showing signs of La Nina returning this spring with the Bureau of Meteorology mocing from ‘La Nina Watch’ to ‘La Nina Alert.’

when the snow melts, wont help.

Lisa Delahunty Peach: That’s what seasons & seasonal changes are all about…….

Leslie Matthews: I’m baffled, why are there so many medical and climate experts in ever community?

Trevor Dawson: To me this is normal weather in winter and approaching spring. Get over it.

Shez Mitchell: Trevor Dawson and floods more so

Facebook users also commented on the renaming of the laneway next to Curtis Adams Pharmacy on Reid Street to Curtis Lane, in mem-

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Brenda Smith: Congratulations Karen and Christine a lovely memory in honor of your Dad and mum.

Heidrun Kneebone: Nice, where does the laneway go to?

John Barker: Heidrun Kneebone carport for Wangaratta Club which is on the left or you follow around on the right it comes back into Murphy St. Terry Davern: Wow!

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Facebook users also commented on the announcement of International cricket to be played at the Barr Reserve later this year with the Scotland and Nambia national squads descending on Wangaratta in preparation for the T20 World Cup

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We request an urgent meeting with minister THE Australian Rail Track corporation is a “federal agency” and therefore accountable to the Australian people and our “Federal Government”.

Our new prime minister has spoken about truth, honesty, transparency and commonsense.

Our new treasurer has spoken about passing the buck rorts and waste of taxpayers’ money.

On behalf of the 368 people who have signed our online petition (Change.Org Wangaratta rail action group) against the building construction of a pedestrian subway tunnel at the Wangaratta precinct, the Wangaratta Rail Action Group is calling for a Judicial investigation either by the Australian Federal Police or the new Federal Integrity Commission.

The Wangaratta Rail Action Group questions the actions and information provided by the ARTC and whether they have been providing correct information to stakeholders eg. community, council, contractors, federal and state authorities.

We seek an urgent onsite meeting with the new federal Infrastructure Minister Cathine King, as she needs to see and hear first hand our concerns, and we can put to her our less expensive alternatives.

David Maroney (Snr), Wangaratta Rail Action Group

Should penalties for family violence related offences be more severe?

FRESH DUMP: Some 17cm of snow overnight welcomed skiers, such as Amy Seedsman, at

Top cricketers coming to Wangaratta

Mt Hotham yesterday, while Falls Creek visitors enjoyed 14cm of fresh snow. The falls saw both resorts surpass an average snow depth of 1.5 metres for the first time this season, with more snow forecast today and tomorrow.

PHOTO: Chris Hocking

THE North East is getting a major boost, with Wangaratta Sports Precinct to host the 2022 Wangaratta T20 Cricket World Cup Preparation Tournament.

It will be held from October 3-6 and is one of 16 events locked in across the state in the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program.

The tournament brings together 60 competitors who will be vying for top honours over the three-day event.

I’m delighted the Victorian Government is helping bring the best cricketers to Wangaratta.

I encourage the community to come along and enjoy this action-packed event right in our own backyard.

When competitors, support teams, families and spectators come to town, the benefits are felt right across the community.

Other events receiving funding include the Oceania and National Paras and Vision Impaired Archery Championships in Mulgrave April (1-4), the Australian National Badminton Championships in Eaglehawk (April 10-15), and the Modern Pentathlon Australia National Championships in Caufield (April 22-24).

The Significant Sporting Events Program supports organisations to deliver national, international or significant regional events.

Since December 2014, it has secured more than 460 events, with more than 224 staged in regional Victoria, boosting local jobs and economies, and showcasing regions.

It’s part of the Victorian Government’s strong commitment to sport and active recreation, and to encouraging and inspiring all Victorians to get out there and get active.

For information on the Significant Sporting Events Program go to sport.vic. gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/ significant-sporting-events-program Jaclyn Symes, MP Northern Victoria

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Students lead planting push ST BERNARD’S Primary School students are set to add the finishing touches to a blitz which has seen almost 2000 trees planted at Winton Wetlands by school children and volunteers in the last month.

More than 1200 trees were planted during a blitz in late July, which saw 100 students from schools in Myrtleford, Numurkah and Yarrawonga

join forces to commence works to revegetate the reserve, before upwards of 20 volunteers continued efforts on July 31.

Volunteers are set to continue works on August 28, before the local primary school’s grade 3/4 students complete the extensive revegetation program the following day, funded by the Environment Protection

CELEBRATING ST BERNARD’S DAY

By SIMONE KERWIN FRIDAY was a special day for St Bernard’s Primary School, as it held an early celebration of the feast day of its patron saint, St Bernard of Clairvaux.

In the lead-up to his feast day the following day, students spent Friday in

Authority (EPA) as part of a scheme which sees convicted polluters pay for restoration works.

As part of the initiative, St Bernard’s students will be party to a Welcome to Country from Koorie cultural officer Nikki James, learning about the importance of the wetlands to the Yorta Yorta people.

They will also explore the wet and dry cycle of the wet-

lands, and gain an understanding of the importance of clean water within the ecosystem.

Winton Wetlands restoration manager Dr Lisa Farnsworth said the tree planting drive had helped to achieve important targets for revegetation and played a valuable role in restoring ecological balance throughout the reserve.

“Apart from the direct

benefits coming from the plants themselves, this work is helping support native bird and animal populations,” she said.

“We couldn’t get it all done without the fantastic contributions that are being made by local schools and members of the public.

“We’re now within reach of hitting our 2000 new trees target for volunteer planting

in July and August, as long as we can get enough helpers on board for the final public planting day on Sunday, August 28.”

A further 5600 trees and shrubs are set to be planted

by Merriwa in the coming months.

To register as a volunteer, visit http://wintonwetlands. org.au/get-involved/volunteers.

LOTS OF FUN: Students donned their house colours and enjoyed activities aimed at celebrating the life of the school’s patron saint, St Bernard of Clairvaux.

their house groups learning about the inspiring life of St Bernard, who was born at the end of the 10th century near France and was canonised just 21 years after his 1153 death.

He was a Cistercian monk and mystic, founder and abbot of the abbey of Clairvaux, and one of the most

influential churchmen of his time.

Students took part in a Mass led by Fr Shibu Pezhumthottathil, enjoyed house group activities before tucking into iced donuts as a special treat at lunchtime, and completed a great day by rotating around sports activities for the afternoon.

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WANGARATTA police are warning residents of another scam doing the rounds.

Police said several residents have alerted them to a text message which is being received.

It tells people that Apple Pay was deactivated on their mobile and provides a link to reactivate it.

Police are warning people who receive these kinds of messages never to click on the links just ignore these messages.

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WANGARATTA police are appealing for information which may assist in identifying a male who they believe may be able to assist their inquiries into a bottle-shop theft earlier this year.

Anyone with information about the April 23 alleged theft should contact First Constable Mason at Wangaratta Police Station on 03 5723 0888 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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INVESTIGATING: Police are hoping to speak to a man who they believe may assist their inquiries into a bottle-shop theft earlier this year.

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GLUED TO THE FRONT: The audience watching Greg Larkins speak at Thursday’s ceremony.

HONOURARY GUESTS: MC Greg Larkins with Rural city of Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees, John Bailey and Indi federal MP Helen Haines at the service.

WAR STORIES: Vietnam War veteran Terry Bennett speaking as the guest speaker for Vietnam Veterans Day at the Wangaratta RSL last Thursday afternoon. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

Memories and mateship for Vietnam Veterans’ Day

VETERANS of the local Wangaratta area gathered among the crowd of more than 50 people at the Wangaratta RSL last Thursday afternoon to remember their comrades on Vietnam Veterans’ Day. The service commemorated the 56th anniversary of the Battle of Long-Tan, where Australia recorded its highest casualties for the entirety of the Vietnam War. The 2/24th Infantry Battalion function room was filled with somber music of the time and remembrance of sacrifice.

Guest speaker for the event was Milawa resident Terry Bennett, who served in the Citizens Military Forc-

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es (CMF, now Army Reserve) and volunteered to go to Vietnam as a sergeant.

Mr Bennett was trained as an advisor to the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV), which provided training and assistance to South Vietnamese forces throughout Australia’s involvement in the war.

The retired Warrant Officer said the day brings back many memories of his time in service in Vietnam.

“You can imagine how proud I felt, that I went as

a volunteer to Vietnam,” he said.

“I was respected by the Diggers in my unit and I respected them... I was just part of the family.”

Reflecting on his service, Mr Bennett still feels poorly of the treatment of veterans on their return home from the war.

Upon his return, he found himself lost while trying to re-enter society in Australia.

“I got transferred back to my CMF unit, I was crook at the time because of the happy pills we had to take, and it took me two months to get a job and I had a young family that was paying off a house,” he said.

“We all lost our jobs to go

on our full time duty... so we had nothing.”

Also in attendance at the service was local Bob Hayward, who served with the Australian Military Force from 1968 until 1971, including 12 months in South Vietnam.

Mr Hayward said for him, attending the Veterans’ Day service is about remembering his comrades.

“It’s like all commemorations of war, we’re here to honour the guys that didn’t come back, guys that have been seriously injured, guys that are still suffering today,” he said.

“It’s a total thing just to remember the sacrifices made by men and women.”

Mr Hayward said it’s important the community doesn’t lose sight of the sacrifices made in prior wars.

“The problem is we’ve got such short memories, we get over one war and then we sort of get into something else.

“Who would’ve thought that we would be having another war in Europe right now.

“We think we’ve learned the lessons but we don’t seem to do that, I don’t know why, I guess it’s just human nature.”

Mr Hayward has continued his connection and work with the veteran community by serving as a member of Legacy for nearly 29 years,

including two terms as president.

He is the current RSL funeral officer at the Wangaratta sub branch where he takes very seriously the recognition of each man’s service.

Mr Hayward said the famous Redgum track ‘I was only 19’ on the Vietnam War still sparks chilling feelings in his memories as he landed at Vietnam when he was 19.

“When they play that song ‘I was only 19’ , and whenever I get the sound effects of that song, it just sends the blood up at the back of my head, I just feel that cold feeling that comes over you,” he said.

Little voice, big talent

By BELINDA HARRISON LAURA Gundrill’s favourite thing about live theatre performance is the instant energy in a room when the actors step on stage.

“I feed off the energy of the audience and the actors feed off each other; it’s all so exciting, you really can’t beat it,” she said.

Laura is looking forward to entertaining and wowing audiences when she hits the stage as the meek Little Voice, also known as LV, in Wangaratta Players’ production of ‘The Rise and Fall of Little Voice’ next month.

“Little Voice seeks companionship from iconic singers from the past from the records her father left her,” she said.

“These include Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe among others.

“She is such an interesting, compelling character; she speaks and emotes through these performers in a way that I haven’t seen before.

“Little Voice transforms when she sings and is nothing like the shy girl left to her own devices by her neglectful mother.

“I hope the audience is taken on an emotional journey through the many genres of this play which include drama, comedy and musical.

“I hope the immense fun we are all having on stage is contagious for them.”

Laura has been part of the Wangaratta Players for almost 10 years and says her amateur theatre family is like a home which has given her many opportunities.

“My favourite roles by far are the humorous ones, making a crowded room laugh and fill with joy feels amazing,” she said.

“That’s what it’s about though, making people feel something, no matter what emotion it is.

Although humorous characters are her favourite, Laura said that her favourite two roles have been ones in which she has got to show off

her vocal talents.

“My favourite roles to date are a tie between Amy from ‘Company’ (directed by the beautiful late Kylie Wilson) and Too Junior Jones in Songs for Nobodies (directed

by Colette Quin),” she said.

“Company was my very first ‘singing’ role where I got to perform one of the fastest songs in musical theatre history while in Songs for Nobodies I was privileged to be able to sing the songs of Billie Holiday.”

Laura said there have been a mix of old and new faces among the cast and crew of ‘The Rise and Fall of Little Voice’ and she has loved working with everyone so much.

“They are a lovely bunch of talented folks,” she said.

Performances will be held at the Stage Door, 4A Evans Street Wangaratta on September 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 7pm and September 4 and 11 at 2pm.

Tickets are on sale now via https://www.trybooking. com/CBMOW.

SO MANY VOICES: Laura Gundrill is playing the role of Little Voice in ‘The Rise and Fall of Little Voice’ in September.

PHOTO: Belinda Harrison

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A new option for burials at Tarrawingee cemetery

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE THE Tarrawingee cemetery has gained a new feature this month, thanks to grants from the Rural City of Wangaratta and State Government.

Families now have the option of a spot in the Ashes Wall at the cemetery, recently planned and erected by the Tarrawingee Cemetery Trust.

Trust member Russel Coade said the wall, also called the niche wall, is “quite unique” in the area.

“It consists of three large individual granite boulders, with a polished face,” he said.

“The resting places are in the polished faces of granite stones, which are set in an octagonal concrete base that matches the rotunda opposite. “The three Ashes Walls have pride of place in the cemetery being opposite the rotunda, just

NEW FEATURE: A new Ashes Wall has been erected in the Tarrawingee cemetery. inside the cemetery gate. “We had a town meeting and this was one of the ideas for the grant, as people wanted another option to the traditional burial.

“The rural city council allocated

us $10,000 for the project, which was great.

“Our next project will be to add a nice seat at the wall for visitors to sit at and be with their loved ones.

“The trust would like to acknowledge the generous grants from the Rural City of Wangaratta and the Victorian Government. “When driving past, please pop in and have a look.”

Patients’ relief as Ramsay, Bupa agreement confirmed PATIENTS attending Wangaratta Private Hospital will continue to avoid out-of-pocket fees if insured

by Bupa Australia, after a three-year agreement was reached by the insurer and hospital owner Ramsay Health Australia.

Talks had previously broken down between the two, following

increases to the hospital’s indexation rate, which provides private hospitals the ability to cover increased wages and supply costs.

An in-principle agreement reached a fortnight ago was formally signed late last week.

Additional out-of-pocket expenses were set to come into effect for

Bupa members from later this year, however, the new three-year Hospital Purchaser Provider Agreement (HPPA) will see Bupa members receive full coverage.

Ramsay Australia chief executive officer Carmel Monaghan said the new agreement recognised current cost of living pressures as well as cost

increases experienced by hospitals.

“We are pleased both parties have reached an agreement that allows Bupa members to continue to be covered without the need for any additional out-of-pocket costs, while also ensuring the ongoing sustainability of the private health sector,” she said.

Bundalong man to fight firearm charges A BUNDALONG man alleged to have fired a shotgun in the vicinity of jetskiers will contest criminal charges.

The 78-year-old did not appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Monday, with defence counsel Glenn Kable instead outlining his client’s desire to dispute allegations he had discharged a firearm from the banks of Lake Mulwala, which was said to have been in use by recreational jetskiers at the time.

The court previously heard the accused was alleged to have been standing on the bank of the river when the shotgun was allegedly discharged, however, police were unable to speculate in which direction the alleged shot had been taken.

The accused, who has no prior criminal history, faces at least one charge of recklessly discharge a firearm.

The decision to contest matters came as a surprise to police prosecutor Acting Sergeant Stuart Pritchard on Monday, who said he had not received correspondence from defence following discussions over a potential plea offer.

The matter is set to proceed to contest mention in early September, when a formal contest date will be set.

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ON THE JOB: Timbers engagement and development officer Sandra Rossi (left) was there to support students Seb Himsley and Dylan Hasson, with Merriwa Industries CEO Bart Crawly (right).

Work training Wangaratta District Specialist School SENIOR students Seb Himsley and Dylan Hasson began Structured Workplace Learning at Merriwa Industries in the timber department last week.

Supported by timbers engagement and development officer Sandra Rossi and CEO Bart Crawley, both Dylan and Seb will experience five days of work placement, providing significant career development opportunities in a flexible and accommodating work environment.

Creative workshop KIDS AT PLAY: Maya Lorback (left), Clara Batters (centre) and Michah Sutton were among enjoy arts and crafts at the gallery during the holidays.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

HANDS ON: Wangaratta Primary students (from left) Jackson Ingleton, Morgan Hope, Hayden Boyle and Lewis Jones were among those lending a hand to mulch the garden beds.

Working Bee

Wangaratta Primary School

STUDENTS have been hard at work getting on the end of shovels or moving wheelbarrows around the school to help spruce up the gardens.

Students from across all year levels have been giving up their break times to get involved and help shovel mulch onto garden beds.

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What do baobab trees store in their enlarged trunks?

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What is the wing span of an adult ostrich?

Wangaratta Art Gallery KIDS made the most of textile offcuts and plastic bits and pieces, turning them into magical, miniature landscapes during a creative workshop held at the Wangaratta Art Gallery during the last school holidays.

Taking inspiration from the Petite Miniature Textiles 2022 exhibition, participants got the glue gun in hand and came up with some imaginative artworks.

ART CIRCLE: Carra students (from left) Matilda de Prada, Edie Dowling, Milly Richardson, Zara Howel and Amelia Brauman got creative at playtime, drawing on their cardboard canvas.

Outdoor art

Carraragarmungee Primary School

STUDENTS enjoyed an art session at playtime, making the most of boxes which had contained air purifiers for the school.

It’s truly amazing how many different uses the kids have come up with for the boxes.

They are getting close to being put in the recycle bin, but the kids appear to have a few more ideas up their sleeves yet.

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The orca is part of which oceanic family?

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What creates the loud ‘crack’ sound of a snapping whip?

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Approximately how many different shades, tones and hues of colour can the human eye distinguish?

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QUIZ ANSWERS: 1. Water. The baobab’s trunk is unusually wide (up to 10 metres) which allows it to store thousands of litres of water to help it resist drought. 2. From wingtip to wingtip, the adult ostrich’s wingspan can reach up to two metres. 3. Although commonly referred to as the killer whale, orcas are actually part of the Delphinidae, or oceanic dolphin, family. 4. A whip’s crack is a sonic boom, caused when the tip moves faster than the speed of sound. 5. A typical person with good colour vision can distinguish about 10 million colours.

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SOCIAL FOCUS

Good times to be had thanks to Margaret Fulton A DISPLAY of heritage aprons set the scene at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre when audience members arrived for Margaret Fulton the Musical last week.

The musical biography based on the bestselling autobiography of the late Aussie legend was a hit with the crowd, many of whom came appropriately dressed for the special occasion.

CLEVER COOKS: Wilma Chick (left) and Christine Ireland.

HAVING FUN: Gioconda Bruzzese (left) and Anna Smith.

TOP TEAM: Judy Byrne (left) and Allison Gillick proudly wear their aprons.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

PLAYING HOST: Frances Walsh (left), Barry Francis and Irena Webster.

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WELL PREPARED: Marian Rogers (left), Lorraine Monshing (centre) and Janice Thomas wearing their aprons.

READY FOR THE SHOW: Prudence Burgess (left) and Sharon Clapham.

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WHAT’S ON

Songs of Lennon and McCartney ENJOY a magical, intimate and acoustic portrayal of the songs that changed the world when Damien Leith and Darren Coggan present Two Of Us - The Songs Of Lennon & McCartney at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Friday night.

The acclaimed performers pay tribute to the masterful songwriters whose music is will outlive us all, in a concert celebrating key pieces from their massive body of work.

An entertaining show for all ages, tickets are available now by visiting www.wpacc. com.au with the show starting at 8pm.

Live band at the Da Vinci Club HEAR hits from the seventies through to today when band SMAC play at the Da Vinci Club in Wangaratta on Saturday, September 10.

Doors open at 7pm with the band to start at 8pm and there will drinks, snacks and street food at bar prices.

Tickets are $30 for non-members ($25 members) with kids tickets $5 available now at www.eventbrite.com.au or call 0409 307 606.

yourstars ARIES

(March 21 to April 19) A turn in a relationship upsets the amorous Arian, who is puzzled by Cupid’s romantic antics. Be patient and considerate. The confusion will soon sort itself out.

TAURUS

(April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time for travel-loving Taureans to take off for fun-filled jaunts to new places. And don’t be surprised if Cupid tags along for what could be a very eventful trip.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) You appear to be of two minds about continuing a relationship that seems to be riding roughshod over your emotions. A frank talk could help you decide one way or the other.

CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) Stepping back from a relationship problem provides a fresh perspective on how to deal with it.

Meanwhile, watch your words. Something said in anger now could backfire later.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A changing

situation makes the Big Cat uneasy. But hold on until things settle down in about a week.

Meanwhile, continue your good work on that still-unfinished project.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)

A decided improvement in a workplace situation results in an unexpected, but very welcome, added benefit for everyone. Personal relationships also improve.

LIBRA

(September 23 to October 22) Money matters remain a bit unsettled, but soon will ease into the kind of stability you appreciate. Meanwhile, an expanding social life offers a chance to make new friends.

SCORPIO

(October 23 to November 21) Use an unexpected roadblock in your monetary dealings to reassess your financial plans and make changes, if necessary. It soon will be smooth sailing again.

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) Aspects of love are strong for both single and paired Sagittarians. Professional dealings also thrive under the Sag’s clever handling of difficult situations.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) Set a realistic goal and follow it through to completion. Remember, you’re more likely to impress the right people with one welldone job than with lots of jobs left undone.

AQUARIUS

(January 20 to February 18) You like to plan ahead. That’s fine. But, be prepared to make some changes because of an unsettled period that influences your aspects throughout the next week.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A

brief phase of instability affects your usual work cycle. Use the time to catch up on chores around the house or office. Things will settle down soon after this week.

GAME ON: The cast of Let the Games Begin look forward to entertaining audiences during the Appin Park Primary School production at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre tomorrow.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Fun and games in school’s big show STUDENTS from Appin Park Primary School have been working tirelessly to prepare for their spectacular stage show being held at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre tomorrow.

After a delay due to COVID restrictions during 2021, musical director Wendy Martin said the excitement, tinged with nerves, is evident across all classrooms.

“The two act presentation will begin with the whole school singing a song, followed by the foundation to year four students singing a variety of songs, all based around encouraging our students to be the best they can be, to be strong and have the courage to face challenging times and to believe in themselves,” she said.

“Some young students are performing individual parts of music

by Imagine Dragons, Anna Kendrick, Birds of Tokyo, Katy Perry and a favourite of the younger students, Koo Koo Kangaroo.

“This will set a positive and fun vibe for the year 5/6 major play after the interval, Let the Games Begin.”

Some young students are performing individual parts of music by Imagine Dragons, Anna Kendrick, Birds of Tokyo, Katy Perry and a favourite of the younger students, Koo Koo Kangaroo.

- MUSICAL DIRECTOR WENDY MARTIN The production is very topical, based around our teenage children spending a lot of their time on devices and technology, without seeing what is outside their windows.

Luckily Grandad (played by Darcy Waide) has special dice that may help his three grandchildren make some connections to real life experiences.

Through a Jumanji like experience, the three children find themselves having to battle their way through Game Land, plotting against the villain of the land, Lady Fortune (played by Emily Martens).

Little Voice opens in Wangaratta next week THE Wangaratta Players production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, the award-winning comedydrama from Jim Cartwright which earned international acclaim across the globe, will open at the Stage Door Studio on September 2.

The timeless and iconic tale set in the backstreets of northern England, explores the highs and the lows of small-town dreams, family rivalry and ¬ finding your voice in a noisy world, as the young Little Voice finds companionship and joy in her astonishing impersonations of Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland and Billy Holiday.

The show will run on September 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 with bookings at https://www.trybooking. com/CBMOW with a licensed bar open before and after the show.

Teenager Vicky (Lacy Solimo) finds out that Monopoly Land isn’t as fun as playing it on her phone, when she is sent to jail.

Her fate lays in the hands of her two brothers, clever Robin (Tyler Yeoman) and cheeky Marney (Lenny Campbell).

Solving the mystery of who killed Mrs White the housekeeper in Cluedo Manor and battling a game of chess, certainly challenges the two boys.

Will they have the bravery to face the trials that are set before them, dare to contest Lady Fortune and her cheating ways, and defy the odds of being able to

Wangaratta Skate Scoot BMX comp THE Wangaratta Skate Scoot BMX comp will be held on Sunday, September 18 at the Edwards Street Skatepark, with the action starting at 12pm with the under 15 and open scoot events.

Presented by the Rural City of Wangaratta Youth Services and FreeZA, free skateboard lessons will also be on offer on September 19 and 20 with more information on events and tickets available at www. shredability.eventbrite.com.

return home and see their Grandad again?

Ms Martin said all year 5/6 students will be involved in the performance, not only with everyone setting foot onto the stage throughout each scene, acting and singing a number of songs, but with some helping with prop designs, program and DVD cover designs and back stage support.

“Giving all students across the school the opportunity to be a part of a major, whole school effort, generates a community spirit which is very evident,” she said.

“Singing can be heard from all areas and even outside, as students return to class after recess and lunch breaks.”

Tickets are selling well for the evening performance, with the balcony are now open and seats available by booking through the box office or at www.wpacc. com.au and all are welcome.

There will be a matinee show at 12.30pm with the evening session starting at 6.30pm tomorrow, and tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students.

Wangaratta Battle of the Bands THE Rural City of Wangaratta and FreeZA will present Battle of the Bands at The Vine Hotel in North Wangaratta on Sunday, October 16 from 12pm until 4pm.

The free event is a competition for bands, duos and soloists with members aged 12 to 25 and expressions of interest are being sought now for those wanting to take part.

For conditions of entry and registration visit https://form. jotform.com/222158774598875

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KING VALLEY NEWS

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

Community grants info session THE Rural City of Wangaratta annual community grants program is now open.

Council will be holding information sessions for those in the community wanting to find out more about the program, discuss their ideas and how to apply.

A local session will be held at Ineeta Café in Moyhu on Wednesday, August 31 from 12.30pm to 3pm.

Moyhu Lions changeover dinner

PRIZED ARTWORK: At the King Valley Art Show in 2019, the grand winner was “Through the trees” by Maxwell Wilks, awarded by judge Christine Wrest Smith (left), supported by major sponsor Michael Dal Zotto (right). Dal Zotto Wines are once supporting this year’s show and all prizes are non-acquisitive.

PHOTO: Marc Bongers

New award, prizes at King Valley Art Show KING Valley Arts has announced the return of the annual King Valley Art Show this year after a two-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions.

The event will once again be held at King River Brewing in Whitfield, but this year it will be held on Melbourne Cup Day weekend from October 29 to 31, to coincide with the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues.

Visitors to this year’s event will be able to see the impact a new hanging system has made in the gallery space, purchased with the assistance of a community grant from the Rural City of Wangaratta.

King Valley Arts president Anita Laurence said the group was excited by the show’s return and the opportunity to see the art community and friends come together to celebrate this year.

Recognising the challenges many artists have faced during COVID, some structural changes have been made this time around, benefitting all those who take part.

“Having an enforced break from running the art prize has allowed us to reassess and restructure our awards,” Ms Laurence said.

“Prizes will now be non-acquisitive, giving artists the op-

portunity to collect prize money as well as sell their artwork.”

Entries are now being invited from artists across five categories of two-dimensional mediums including oil/acrylic, pastel, watercolour/Gouache, printmaking and works on paper.

With major sponsors including Dal Zotto Wines, Hargraves Secured Investments, King River Brewing, Ovens and King Builders, Pizzini Wines, RBA Financial Group, and Superaxe, along with several generous local patrons and friends, there are 18 prizes up for grabs and prize money in excess of $15,000.

A new addition to the awards

WASP Support Group, for those bereaved by suicide, will hold its next sessions on Wednesday, August 24 in the community room at the Wangaratta Library.

Teal group meets from 9.30am to 11am, and purple group from 7pm to 8.30pm.

The support groups meet every fourth Wednesday of the month, and anyone bereaved by suicide is welcome to attend - no registration required.

For more information, phone 0448 993602 or email wangarattasuicideprevention@gmail.com

will be part of the program for the evening - all welcome.

WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host a light luncheon at its clubrooms in Tara Court, off Ford Street, today from 12.30pm. Live music will be provided by the Rustic Ramblers.

Carpet bowls will run on Thursday and Monday from 12 noon, with cards (euchre) on Friday from 1.30pm, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday, also from 1.30pm - all at the clubrooms in Tara Court, or in the adjoining St Patrick’s supper room.

Next Wednesday, the club will enjoy a bus trip to Glenrowan.

VETERAN and family morning tea is held at the Wangaratta RSL on the second Tuesday of each month. The group’s next catch-up is on Tuesday, September 13 from 10am to 11.30am.

All ex-service personnel and families are welcome to attend. For further information, phone 0447 217 768.

AUSTRALIAN Plants Society (Wangaratta) will hold its annual general meeting on Thursday, August 25 from 7pm at the Masonic Hall, corner Appin and Esmond Streets, Wangaratta.

A ‘silent’ auction of native plants

WANGARATTA Seniors Dance will be held on Friday, August 26 from 2pm to 4pm in St Patrick’s supper room, Ford Street, Wangaratta.

Music will be provided by The Rustic Ramblers, with dance revision from 1.30pm to 2pm, $5 admission includes afternoon tea.

The event is held on every fourth Friday of the month. For more information, phone 0407 357 226 or 0428 298 346.

A BLACK Pepper mannequin parade in aid of St Catherine’s Hostel will be held in the St Patrick’s supper room on Wednesday, October 5 from 1.30pm.

Cost is $10, which includes afternoon tea. There will be a raffle and trading table, and lucky door prize.

For tickets, contact Shirley on 0408 574 556 or Mary on 0413 332 539.

line-up this year will be the Tony Judd Local Art Award for abstract/non-figurative artworks, in honour of Tony Judd who passed away in 2021.

It will sit alongside the Barb Sartori Memorial Award and it celebrates Tony’s 30 plus years of commitment to the King Valley community.

This year’s judge, Melbourne based Archibald finalist Richard Lewer, will announce the winners at the gala opening on Friday, October 28.

Tickets for the gala and entry details for artists can be found by visiting www.kingvalleyarts. com.

SOCIAL CALENDAR WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group meets each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral.

All welcome - for further information, call Keith Fleet on 0491 114 480, Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062 or Marlene O’Keefe on 0417 454 126.

GLENROWAN Indoor Carpet Bowls is held at Glenrowan Recreation Reserve Hall each Wednesday - arrive 12.45pm for 1pm start.

The competition runs until 3.30pm-4pm, and is followed by afternoon tea. For details, phone Frank on 0409 662 462.

THE Moyhu Lions Club held its 36th changeover dinner at the end of July in the Memorial Hall supper room where George Snowling was inducted as president for 2022-23.

George was a charter member of the club and during his 23 year involvement at various times has held the office of president, secretary, zone chairman, regional chairman and in 1993-94 was made a Melvin Jones Fellow in Lions.

Office bearers for 2022-23 also include Louise Baker (first vice president), Donna Handcock (second vice president), Neil Jarrott (secretary), Alex Mark (treasurer), Max Baker (membership), Donna Handcock and Nicole Lindsay (welfare) and Louise Baker (social chairman).

Whitfield trash and treasure next month THE trash and treasure outlet at the King Valley Community Memorial Hall in Whitfield will be open on Saturday, September 3 from 10am until 3pm (cash only).

There is a wide variety of items to browse including plenty of new arrivals, free books and more, with funds raised going towards the upkeep of the hall.

Donations are also welcome with more information available by contacting Ange on 5729 8487.

Valley residents’ association meeting THE next meeting the King Valley Residents Association will be held on Tuesday, September 13 at 6pm.

It will be held at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve and all are welcome to attend.

GROW, a peer support group for mental wellbeing, meets at Benalla’s Waminda Community House, 19 Ballintine Street, on Mondays from 10.30am.

All welcome, no cost, phone 0448 052 769 for more information.

WANGARATTA Concert Band rehearses on Mondays from 6.45pm to 9pm at the Avian Park Raceway Band Room in Newman Street.

New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448.

WANGARATTA Art Group meets every Tuesday at the Yarrunga Scout Hall from 10am to 2pm.

New members welcome, enquiries to Michael on 0432 991 055.

ELDORADO Carpet Bowls is held every Thursday from 12.45pm at the Eldorado Community Hall.

OSTINATO Wangaratta and District Community Choir meets each Tuesday from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Log Cabin, corner Faithfull and Chisholm Streets, Wangaratta.

New members are welcome to join this enthusiastic and welcoming group of singers.

KEENAGERS Table Tennis plays on Mondays and Thursdays from 8am to 10am at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds.

Morning tea provided - please bring your own cup. For more information, contact Trevor Wolfel on 0476 891 596.

LIFEBALL is played every Tuesday from 1pm on the basketball court at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Lifeball is a non-contact game of netball, designed by a doctor and physio for the safety of mature players, with no running, walking backwards or throwing high balls,

but enjoying fun and friendship.

For more information, phone 0418 574 404.

WANGARATTA AL-Anon Family Group meets on Tuesdays from 1.30pm to 3pm at the backstage meeting room at St Patrick’s Hall in Ford Street.

All welcome. If your life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, this group may be for you.

Contact David on 0403 552 950 or Bev on 0449 516 828.

WANGARATTA Symphony Orchestra rehearses each Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Wangaratta Baptist Church, 1 Sisely Avenue.

New string and wind players are welcome to come along to rehearsals to try out.

For more information, email wangsymphonyorchestra@gmail.com or call Chloe on 0413 775 027.

WANGARATTA Toastmasters conducts its meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 6.45pm in the community room at the Wangaratta Library in Docker Street.

For more information, contact Leah Walker at leahwalka@gmail.com TO include your group’s activities in this listing, email the details to skerwin@nemedia.com

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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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LIPSCOMB

Mum, Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure. ~ Ray, Glenda, Jackie, Logan, Paul, Shell, Lilly and Ryan.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Hunter William Lipscomb will be held at The Nobbies, Ocean Room, 1320 Ventnor Road, Ventnor on Monday, August 29, 2022 commencing at 2pm.

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Kay Andrewartha Congratulations on reaching such a milestone!

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(nee Beasley) Phyllis Ann (Phyl).

A gathering to celebrate the life of Mrs Phyllis Ann Keogh will be held at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery, Corner Mason and Tone Roads, Wangaratta on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 commencing at 1pm.

15/4/1942 – 22/8/2022 Passed away peacefully at home in Wangaratta, with family by her side. $ IXO¿OOHG OLIH DQG very brief illness.

Aged 80 years.

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MEMBERS of the Northeast Radio Control Car Club gathered at Mitchell Avenue last Saturday to test their vehicles in competition.

New members are always welcome.

For more information contact president Matthew Johnson-Begg on 0467 974 305. f INTO HIS CARS: Gordon Flighty

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Country stacks up in VCE

A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large part of how they perform in VCE, but there are many other factors that contribute their desired outcome such as getting into a university course of their choice.

Despite students dealing with adversity from the pandemic in 2020 and the touted country-city education divide, they performed reasonably well judging by the VCE study scores released by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCCA).

with his Touring Car. PHOTOS: Kieren Tilly

Wangaratta students compare admirably

ting a slightly better percentage of 40+ scores at 3.6pc

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

Beechworth Secondary College had a median study score of 29, but it was its 40+ score that was a standout with 13.7pc reaching the A grade figure.

Benalla P-12 College had a median study score of 26, with zero over 40+, while FCJ College Benalla had a strong median of 30 with 6pc of scores 40+.

Euroa Secondary College’s dux achieved one of the highest scores in the region with a 98.55 ATAR.

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Mansfield Secondary College had a median of 29 with 1.3pc of scores 40+.

Myrtleford P-12 College had a median of 28 with 3.9pc of scores 40+, while Marian College had a median of 28 with zero scores 40+.

Mount Beauty Secondary College had a median of 28, with 2.7pc of scores 40+.

Wodonga Senior Secondary College had a median score of 23, with 1.1pc of scores 40+, while Catholic

College Wodonga had a median of 29, with 3.2pc 40+.

Yarrawonga College P-12 was a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores 40+.

The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik College in Hawthorn that had a median of 38 with 39.9pc of scores 40+, Mount Scopus Memorial College was next with 38 and 39.7pc, with Ballarat Clarendon College third with 38 and 38.4pc.

For the full results visit vcaa.vic.adu.au.

Wang Repair Café returns

John & Christine Haddrick

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

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

THE Wang Repair Café will hold its next event tomorrow at Apex Park from 8am until 12pm.

The café will have some t-shirt rugs for sale as well as other items, and cash donations as well as donations of unwanted Christmas presents for them to sell would be appreciated, as the volunteer-run organisation seeks assistance to cover its operating costs and ensure its continuation.

Bring items in need of repair to the park tomorrow morning where volunteers will be on hand to help bring them back to life.

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

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SIGH OF RELIEF: After a long, tough

BORDER BUBBLE IS NOW IN PLACE

WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday.

The pair are both interested in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities.

Kayla, 17, has been offered a

(left) and Amy Henderson were celebrating

double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra.

“I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said.

“It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve.

“But, I got there in the end and am

their university offers yesterday.

PHOTO: Kieren Tilly

looking forward to the next step.”

Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries.

“I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said.

“Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.

offers

“The offer I received was my first choice so I’m really happy with that.

“I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now.

“Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”

Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm.

A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor.

For more information visit the Wangaratta Arts Council on Facebook or come along to the meeting in the park on Sunday.

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Cherished memories.

In lieu of flowers, friends and family are encouraged to make a donation to Palliative Care – Northeast Health Wangaratta.

Honouring the journey 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta www.masonpark.com.au

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Loved and loving wife of Frank (dec).

Much loved mother of Robbie (dec), Helen and Michele.

Mother-in-law of Gordon.

Loved Nan of Bethany and Rohan.

Glenn & Emma Bouchier

Live at home for longer

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DEATH NOTICES

LIPSCOMB, Hunter William.

Late of Wangaratta, previously from Phillip Island and Box Hill South.

Passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022.

Aged 21 years.

Loved and loving son of Carolyn and John.

Loved brother of Brooke.

Remember your loved one in a lasting way The memory of a much loved family member or friend can live on through a donation to your local health service Northeast Health Wangaratta.

This is a direct way of helping us to continually improve patient care and comfort, ensuring the availability of comprehensive health services in our local community.

Family and friends can make a donation in lieu of flowers in recognition of the medical care and attention provided.

Cherished grandson of Nana Marilyn and Pa Bill, Grandma Joan and Poppa Stan (both dec).

Adored nephew to Anne, and adored by his cousins and all the extended family.

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To make a donation or to request information about memorial service donations or remembering Northeast Health Wangaratta in your will, please contact Community Engagement Team (03) 5722 5069 or PO Box 386, Wangaratta, Vic 3676.

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SPORT

Reason to celebrate

SATURDAY evening’s Wangaratta District Junior Football League semi-final clash between Junior Magpies and Centrals offered a chance for members of Centrals’ 1988 under 17 premiership team to reminisce about their own finals campaign.

A group of players and their coach gathered to watch the game at the Norm Minns Oval and reflect on the lifelong friendships forged while representing the brown and gold of the ‘Cs’.

And they were treated to a thrilling spectacle, as the current Centrals under 17s managed a thrilling one point victory in the dying seconds of their high standard finals encounter with Junior Magpies

BACK IN THE DAY: Members of the Centrals premiership team in their heyday.

TIME TO REFLECT: Chris Grady (front) joined in the reunion celebration with former Centrals Brendan Moncrieff, Marcus Swinburne, Scott McDonald, Gavin Ingwersen, Pete Grunow (coach), Simon Frazer and Greg Simmonds.

MATCH REVIEW

FINALS U12s

U12s

U12s

ON THE BOOT: Hudson Wallace looks to get rid of the ball in the under 12 Kangaroos’ semi-final win over College.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

LEADER OF THE PACK: Luke Pensak gets some air time as he boots the ball clear of the contest.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

HIT OUT: College’s Zeke Peebles gives his midfielders first use of the ball.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

U17s

U17s

U17s

CAN’T CATCH ME: Junior Magpies player Will Phillips outmanoeuvres Charlie Kerwin.

PHOTO: Grace Kerwin

RESET: Centrals’ defender Sam Rourke kicks out from the goal square in their clash with Junior Magpies. PHOTO: Grace Kerwin

HUNTED: Centrals’ Harry White runs down Ethan Donald.

PHOTO: Grace Kerwin

UNDER 14 SCOREBOARD

UNDER 12 SCOREBOARD

UNDER 17 SCOREBOARD QUALIFYING FINAL 2 Myrtleford Mansfield

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4.9 5.0

4.9 9.2

6.13.49 12.3.75

SEMI 1 Kangaroos College

0.0 1.1

1.1 1.1

2.6 1.1

3.8.26 1.1.7

BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Jude Browne, Jake Skahill, Marcello Vescio, Noah McMonagle, Tyler Heywood, Thomas Morgan. MANSFIELD: Hunter Reee, Oscar Clelland, Ashton Dean, Daniel Bruno, Benjamin Elliott, Private player.

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Jetson Walton 2; Jack Hazeldine 1; Fearghus Jones 1; Thomas Morgan 1; Harry Stripeikis 1. MANSFIELD: Oscar Clelland 3; Riley Hall 1; Jack Marks 1; Riley Northcott 1; Harry Purcell 1; Benjamin Reardon 1; Jack Stoney 1.

BEST: CENTRALS: Angus Jayet, Kade Hadley, Kaiden Wohlers, Seth Johnson, Jack Lewis, Dean Balfour. BENALLA GIANTS: Owain Boyle, Xavier Wapling, Josh Hart, Logan Hyland, Noah Hogan, Max Smyth.

GOALS: CENTRALS: Cooper Boman 1; Cohen Hazell 1; Angus Jayet 1; Henry McDonald 1; Reid McNamara 1. Owain Boyle 5; Max Smyth 3; Josh Hart 2; Cooper Binion 1; Noah Hogan 1.

BEST: KANGAROOS: Henry Ackerly, Mitchell Murphy, Urban Holt, Archie Symons, Kieran White, Mason Skermer. COLLEGE: Charlie OBrien, Cooper Bowman, Luke OBrien, Joshua Duffy, Zeke Peebles, Baiden Hallinan. GOALS: KANGAROOS: Archie Symons 2; Isaac Chilcott 1. COLLEGE: Luke OBrien 1.

SEMI FINAL Junior Magpies Centrals

QUALIFYING FINAL 2 Imperials Mansfield

SEMI 1 Bright Junior Magpies

2.1 1.3

3.3 2.6

6.4 6.8

9.4.58 8.11.59

6.1 3.2

8.2 10.2 5.4 6.9

10.2.62 8.12.60

2.0 1.0

3.1 3.0

5.3 4.0

6.6.42 4.1.25

BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Samuel Phillips, Aubyn Newton, Kaeden Burrows, Lukas Allan, Riley Burrows, Will Phillips. CENTRALS: Brodie Hamill, Private player, Charlie Kerwin, Samuel Rourke, Harrison White, Charlie Hernandez. GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Aubyn Newton 4; Will Phillips 2; Samuel Comensoli 1; Jack James 1; Samuel Phillips 1.

CENTRALS: Caleb Gilbert 2; Hunter Barry 1; Brodie Hamill 1; Charlie Hernandez 1; Cody Johnson 1; Matthew Prestianni 1; Samuel Rourke 1.

BEST: IMPERIALS: James Long, Charlie Flynn, Nicholas Kjar, Jed Marek, Kai McPhan, Charlie Maher. MANSFIELD: James Benton, Edwin Morphett, Cruz Purday, Noah Pigdon, Jaxon McCormack, Charlie Dobson. GOALS: IMPERIALS: Will Prebble 4; Max Marek 2; Archer Direen 1; Charlie Flynn 1; Lucas Ingleton 1; Nicholas Kjar 1. MANSFIELD: Charlie Dobson 2; James Benton 1; Astin Browning 1; Christopher Caminos 1; Hayden Desmond 1; Edwin Morphett 1; Liam Smith 1.

BEST: BRIGHT: Noah White, Harry West, Alex Tanaskovic, Gabriel Banks, Cash Garratt, Oscar Herschell. JUNIOR MAGPIES: Maxwell James, Harry Allan, Will James, Joel McNeill, Kalti Ross, Baxter McLeod.

GOALS: BRIGHT: Alex Tanaskovic 3; John Oswin 1; Harry West 1; Noah White 1. JUNIOR MAGPIES: Sam McIntosh 3; Will James 1.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 - WJ FINDLAY OVAL, WANGARATTA PRELIMINARY FINAL - 12:30pm Myrtleford vs Centrals

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 - WJ FINDLAY OVAL, WANGARATTA PRELIMINARY FINAL - 10:30am Mansfield vs Benalla

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 - WJ FINDLAY OVAL, WANGARATTA PRELIMINARY FINAL - 8:50am College vs Bright

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Fake Magic makes it four for Brisbourne

By WILLSON MACK BEN Brisbourne has picked up from where he left off to start the 2022/23 racing season.

After taking out the Wangaratta Turf Club’s trainer of the year last season, Brisbourne has already chalked up four winners, including Fake Magic’s ($5) maiden at Wangaratta on Saturday.

The three-year-old gelding relished the heavy 10 track, cruising to a 2.5 length victory under a textbook Jake Duffy ride.

Fake Magic stalked the leader before making his move down the straight to salute comfortably.

“It was a solid win,” Brisbourne said.

“There was a bit of natural progression there coming off his first up run (finished fourth) but he just jumped out of the ground and pit himself on the bunny.

“They were going along quick enough on the heavy ground and he just kept going.”

TOO GOOD: Fake Magic won well at Wangaratta on Saturday.

Fake Magic arrived at Brisbourne Racing as a twoyear-old colt and admittedly looked “useless” in his early days at the stable.

“I thought he was absolutely useless at first,” Bris-

bourne said.

“He was on the sacked list but he had age on his side so we gave him a nice spell and even when he came back in he didn’t look much good.

“But the last six or eight

PHOTO: Racing Photos weeks he’s started to come good, he’s got plenty of toe so hopefully he can be a solid sprinter for us.”

Although Brisbourne has started the season in brilliant form with four winners,

it’s the 16 placings that’s frustrating the young horseman.

“It’s been a good start but it’s also been frustrating,” he said.

“We’re getting a lot of seconds and thirds which can

be frustrating but we’re still happy either way.”

Brisbourne will have Elveena running at Sandown on Wednesday and the in-form Storm King will take his place in race three at Caulfiled on Saturday for Memsie Stakes day.

Both gallopers have been in excellent touch recently, Elveena won her last start at Wangaratta on August 8, while Storm King has won two and placed three times from his last five starts.

Meanwhile, Andrew Dale’s Anthemic ($2.20) also won at Wangaratta, taking out race five, the Winsec Savings & Loans 0 - 58 Handicap in comfortable fashion.

The five-year-old gelding settled just off the pace before storming home to victory by more than four lengths.

Chris Davis also had a solid day at his home track, racking up four placings, two of those in race five behind Anthemic to make it a local treble.

Wang City finish third, United win league title WANGARATTA City has finished the season in third position with Albury United securing the league title with a 2-0 win over Myrtleford on Sunday.

The Devils had the bye in the final round and relied on United and Cobram to lose if they were any chance of claiming a shock league title.

Wangaratta will now take on Albury City in the quarter finals at Glen Park on Sunday as they continue their journey towards lifting the cup.

The cup looks to be anyone’s taking though with just three

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points separating Albury United (55), Cobram (54) and Wangaratta City (52) at the top of the table, while Myrtleford (fourth) has also shown positive signs this season.

The other quarter-finals will see Cobram face Melrose at Aloysius Park, United will play Twin City and Myrtleford go up against Boomers at Jelbart Park West.

BUSINESS END: Wangaratta City plays Albury City in Sunday’s quarter final.

PHOTO: Sam Sgarioto

Lady Devils limp to AWFA finals

By NATHAN DE VRIES

UNDONE: Wangaratta’s devision two side will need to address some issues ahead of the AWFA finals.

PHOTO: Sam Sgarioto

WANGARATTA’S division two women will be looking to regroup after finishing the home and away season on a down note on Sunday, defeated 2-0 by Wodonga Heart.

While the division one side enjoyed a restful bye before finals action commences this weekend, the reserves made the trip to a spongey Willow Park to take on the second placed Heart.

The Lady Devils conceded a pair of goals to Wodonga’s Gemma Berto and were unable to make up the difference.

Coach Georgia Mahoney said the side will need to address some issues if they want to go deep into finals.

“It was not our day unfortunately, but something that really impacted our play was definitely the conditions of the ground,” she said.

“Kicking a ball only for it to land a metre in front of you really made it

tricky to play our game.

“Our girls needed to really adapt quickly but it was not on the cards for them.

“We played the full game hoping to keep the play as positive as possible and ensuring we didn’t risk any injuries this game and save ourselves for the finals rounds who we play against Melrose.”

Matilda Aggenbach, Ella Antonello and Amanda Burbury all played well despite the unfortunate result.

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ROUND

17

Magpies send a message

BY WILLSON MACK wmack@ nemedia.com.au

WANGARATTA A grade netballers are hitting their straps at the right time of the year.

The Magpies held a narrow lead at every break in their clash against the second placed Lavington to run away three goals winners in an absolute thriller at the Lavington Sportsground.

The Panthers trailed by just one goal at the final change and it looked like anyone’s game but the class and experience of the Magpies prevailed.

Wangaratta co-coach Chaye Crimmins was pleased with the display.

“It was a real four-quarter effort from everyone who took to the court and played their part, which is all I can ask for,” Crimmins said.

“Over the last few weeks our team has really started coming together.

“We have been able to add Olivia Richards into the side who just adds another dimension to our defensive end and allows us to try new combinations.”

Georgia Clark toiled all day against one of the league’s best defenders in Sarah Meredith, shooting 30 girls, while Amy Byrne netted 12.

“They’ve (Clark and Byrne) been playing some good netball together and it’s great seeing it continue to grow,” Crimmins said.

“They’re both shooting with accuracy.”

Leah Jenvey continued her strong season, running hard all day in wing defence, while Katie Dean was excellent in Wangaratta’s defensive end.

For Lavington, it was shooter Emily Stewart who did the damage providing plenty of assists for shooter Maddy Plunkett, while also shooting 14 goals of her own.

Wangaratta remain in fourth place heading into a massive clash against the now second placed Yarrawonga team after the Panthers dropped to third off the back of their loss.

FINALS

BEST ON: Georgia Clark was Wangaratta’s best in their win over Lavington.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie Meanwhile, Wangaratta Rovers couldn’t get the job done against North Albury at WJ Findlay Oval on Saturday.

The Hawks were just three goals behind at quarter time but the Hoppers put in a 14-goal to nine second quarter that put the Rovers on the back foot.

Wangaratta Rovers showed some fight to trail by just three goals at quarter time but that kicked North Albury into gear as they grabbed a 49-41 win and remain in the finals hunt.

Briony Simpson was outstanding for the Hawks, while Nat Heagney was North Albury’s best.

SHARP SHOOTER: Wangaratta Rovers’ young gun Kelsie Wilson in action.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

BIG IN: Liv Richards has been a great addition to the Magpies’ lineup.

NETBALL REVIEWS

Bats, Bulldogs win through to O&K semi-final

By NATHAN DE VRIES

GOORAMBAT’S A grade netball squad held strong in their elimination final against a young and hungry Whorouly side to advance to the semi-final 50-42.

The Bats handled the pressure of the occasion well, turning balls all over the court to lead by three goals at quarter-time.

The margin held through the second term, before the Bats managed to widen the gap to five goals heading into the final quarter.

Experienced players across the court and better fitness were the key differences for the Bats in the last quarter, as shooting duo Kylie Relf and Ella Sheehan pushed Gooram-

WINNERS: Tarrawingee advanced to the semi final in the A grade netball with a 40-35 win over Benalla All Blacks.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling bat to an eight-goal win.

Goorambat coach Amelia Gall said the Lions’ intensity across the court was a massive challenge for her side.

“Whorouly really matched us, as I thought, all game,

but we just managed to get those few turnovers and then keep maintaining the lead,” she said.

“It was a very exciting match, and probably really good to watch.

“There was a lot of de-

SHOOTER: Ella Sheehan looks to line up the shot in Goorambat’s eight-goal win over Whorouly.

PHOTO: Nathan de Vries fensive pressure from both sides all over the court, so it came down to being able to get those shots in.

“I think our defensive pressure by Sarah Osborne and Ally Ellis and Chelsea Beavis was fantastic and

they managed to get those rebounds when they were there, Sarah got some amazing intercepts outside at wing defence and just managed to keep getting those turnovers.”

Gall said having a few

experienced heads in key roles across the court went a long way in securing the victory over the largely young Whorouly squad.

“I think we just had those few more experienced players in the team, we’ve still got a fairly new side with lots of young girls in it, but I think with the experience of myself and Ally (Ellis) and Kylie Relf on the court, it just helped settle the team,” she said.

“We’re all over the court and it just helped to settle the team and the girls to keep pushing and slowing it down to our pace.”

The Bats will play Tarrawingee this Sunday at North Wangaratta, after the Bulldogs defeated Benalla All Blacks by five goals in their elimination final, 40-35.

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Rovers women’s juniors enjoy presentation night MORE than 100 people enjoyed a celebration and reflection of the 2022 under 17 and under 14 seasons on Friday night, which was held at the Wangaratta Rovers Clubrooms.

The group was treated to a delicious two course meal, superbly prepared

by Two Chefs and a Cook Catering.

In a showing of incredible generosity and support of female football, Jess Byrne confirmed after the evening had concluded, that her catering company was going to donate all of the food plus her services required to put the evening together, so that all of the meal money collected on the night could go back into grass roots football for the girls of the Wangaratta community.

The club thanks Jess and Two Chefs and a Cook Catering and expressed how incredibly grateful and appreciative they are of this amazing gesture.

The night was a huge success and thoroughly

enjoyed by all in attendance.

Coaches Bron McGorlick and Kylie Barton said they were enormously proud of the growth and improvement of all their girls throughout the season and that they had really enjoyed watching their respective teams flourish, both on and off the field.

U17 Award Winners Wangaratta Rovers under 17 best and fairest: Sophie Boyle.

Runner up: Asha Foubister.

Third place: Mia Johnston.

Coaches Award: Makenzie Clark.

Most Improved Player: Alana McKenna.

U14 Award Winners Wangaratta Rovers Under 14 Best and Fairest: Lily Gibb.

Runner Up: Lucy Kiely.

Third place: Molly Thomas.

Coaches Award: Sadie Skewes.

Most Improved Player: Eliza Harding.

Open Women Presentation Night

There is still time to RSVP for the open women’s presentation evening being held at the Quality Hotel Gateway Wangaratta on Friday, September 2.

Come and celebrate as the awards are handed out for this year and commemorate an amazing 2022 season.

All welcome.

6pm for drinks and dinner at 7pm, $40 for a delicious two course meal.

Grand final results Congratulations to the Lavington Panthers for taking out all three premierships today at the Lavington Sports Ground.

The standard of football was high and there was a great crowd throughout the day, which is wonderful for female football within the region.

Open Women Lavington Panthers 2.4.16 def Wodonga Raiders 1.1.7.

Under 17 Lavington Panthers 5.5.35.

Wodonga Raiders 2.2.14.

Under 14 Lavington Panthers 6.5.41.

Wodonga Raiders 0.2.2.

THROUGH BALL: The Netburners’ Lulu Burns throws a pass.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

TOP HONOUR: Lily Gibb won the under 14s best and fairest.

GREAT EFFORT: Sophie Boyle took out the under 17s best and fairest.

FUTURE STARS: Wangaratta Rovers’ under 17s.

YOUNG GUNS: Wangaratta Rovers’ under 14s.

DYNAMITE: (Back left) Beth Meisinger, Maddie Camplin, Lily Noble, Rani Meisinger, Alice Colson (front left) Madison Olenzcuk, Scarlett Simmonds, Maddie Jones, Pip White.

ONE ON ONE: Saints Black’s Tess Howden passes to a contest.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Semi-finals kick off for Wangaratta junior netballers

Premier A FINALS always bring out the best in players and the Magpies White side certainly brought theirs to put the pressure on the top side, but the Rovers Brown is yet to drop a game and managed to eventually get away from White and run out 12-goal winners, and secure their spot in the grand final and keep their undefeated season rolling.

Saints Black and Magpies Black faced off in the second semi-final in a match where previous results meant nothing.

These are two talented sides, and at the end of four quarters there was literally nothing separating them with extra time required to find a winner.

Saints Black eventually prevailed by two goals, but the Magpies Black side can be

proud of their game against a strong Myrtleford team.

Premier B Rovers Pinks’ winning streak continued and they backed up their minor premiership with a spot in the grand final with an eightgoal win over Rovers Yellow.

The conditions made it tough for all players, and Rovers Yellow put up a strong fight, but Rovers Pink was too strong in the end.

There were plenty of nerves on the sideline in the second Premier B semi-final between Rovers Navy and Saints Red, with the final result going the way of the Rovers Navy side by three goals to get them into the last game of the year against their fellow Rovers side.

Section 1 The round 11 clash between Rovers Orange and Milawa Blue finished in a

draw, and after another four quarters of tight netball in their section one semi-final, these two teams were still deadlocked, requiring overtime to decide who would progress.

Rovers Orange fought hard to finish just one goal up when the buzzer sounded in an exciting game that had spectators on the edges of their seat the whole time.

Greta Development would have been full of confidence after finishing their division on top, but a strong Yarra Sevens team took it right up to them in a very close encounter.

Ultimately, the ladder leaders prevailed by just two goals to advance to the grand final.

Section 2 The first section two semifinals was the second week in a row that Dynamite and

the Swifts faced off, and minor premiers Dynamite obviously found the secret to dispatching the number four side, and will advance to the last game full of confidence after a big win.

The Rockets and Moyhu Development game was also a repeat of the final round robin game, and while the Hoppers managed to improve on the previous week, and get within four goals, it still wasn’t enough to knock over a strong Rockets team.

SECTION 3 Section three has been the tightest division all season long and the two semi finals certainly lived up to expectations.

Despite finishing on top, the Whorouly Cubs were upset by the Doves, going down by two goals in a tight semifinal.

The Doves hadn’t beaten

the Cubs in their three previous encounters, but saved their best effort for when it mattered most.

This was the third game of the day that required extra time to find a winner.

Netburners and Wang Stars also played out a close game with the third placed Wang Stars finishing four goals ahead of the second placed Netburners in the second semi-final.

Section 4 Firebirds and Wolf Pack locked horns to decide who would advance to the grand final in the first semi-final of section four.

The Firebirds got the job done in a low scoring close affair to win by five goals.

Scores Milawa Saints and Renegades played each other for the second week in a row with the results going

Milawa’s way again in one of the few one sided finals of the day.

Premier League A: Rovers Brown 29 def Magpies White 17.

Saints Black 22 def Magpies Black 20.

Premier League B: Rovers Pink 19 def Rovers Yellow 11.

Rovers Navy 20 def Saints Red 17.

Section 1: Greta Dev 16 def Yarra Sevens 14.

Rovers Orange 25 def Milawa Blue 24.

Section 2: Dynamite 23 def Swifts 1.

The Rockets 18 def Moyhu Dev 14.

Section 3: Whorouly Cubs 16 def By Doves 18.

Netburners 13 def by Wang Stars 17.

Section 4: Firebirds 12 def Wolf Pack 7.

Milawa Saints 16 def Renegades 4.

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BEST: LAVINGTON: Emily Stewart 3, Sarah Meredith 2, Grace Hay 1. WANGARATTA: Georgia Clark 3, Kate Dean 2, Leah Jenvey 1.

GOALS: LAVINGTON: Maddy Plunkett 25, Emily Stewart 14 . WANGARATTA: Georgia Clark 30, Amy Byrne 12.

WANGARATTA co-coach Chaye Crimmins fires off a pass in her team’s outstanding win over the highlyfancied Lavington on Saturday at the Lavington Sportsground.  Story: Page 18

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Showgrounds snubbed Norm Minns Oval won’t host an Ovens and Murrayy finals dayy this season but WJ Findlayy Oval will THE Ovens and Murray has announced its venues for this season’s finals and Norm Minns Oval has surprisingly missed out.

Wangaratta Rovers will host qualifying finals at WJ Findlay Oval on September 3, but its neighbours and rivals the Magpies have been snubbed despite hosting the O&M’s grand finals from 2018-2019 when the Lavington Sportsground was under redevelopment.

BY WILLSON MACK wmack@ nemedia.com.au

The Albury Sportsground (elimination finals), John Foord Oval (second semifinals), John Flower Oval (first semi-finals) and Bunton Park (preliminary finals) were designated the other finals with the grand final to be played at the

Lavington Sportsground.

Wangaratta president Ellyn O’Brien was shattered to miss out.

“We got the call on Saturday that we weren’t allocated a final - it definitely did come as a bit of a surprise,” O’Brien said.

“We’re disappointed but there’s not a lot we can do about it.

“Our last home game is this weekend so hopefully we can get a big crowd in for what’s going to be a big day coming

up against Yarrawonga.”

O’Brien said the league felt other clubs deserved a shot at hosting a final after the biggest games of the year were held at Norm Minns Oval in 2018 and 2019.

“After hosting grand finals in 2018 and 2019 I think the league felt they should allocate finals to clubs that haven’t seen much finals action in recent years,” she said.

“We tendered to host any final but specifically the

preliminary final and the league thought that us as a club may have a few teams playing on that day so they didn’t want us to have a home ground advantage.

“We would’ve been happy to host any final.”

Despite Wangaratta’s disappointment, Wangaratta Rovers are stoked to be allocated the elimination finals.

“We’re pretty pumped about it,” Wangaratta Rovers president Wally Pasquali said.

“The only disappointing thing is the scheduling of the AFL final between Geelong and Collingwood that afternoon.

“I think it just shows a lack of vision from the AFL, there will be people leaving community sport around Victoria, especially in metro Victoria, to go to that game of AFL.” The Wangaratta Chronicle contacted the league about the issue but didn’t receive a response in time for press.

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