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Venues, donations, artistic director secured as jazz festival moves forward

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have been secured, along with more than $40,000 in crowd-funded donations, to bolster plans for this year’s revival of the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues.

The festival is preparing for its 34th year with a fresh look, after a series of public interest meetings

BY SIMONE KERWIN skerwin@ nemedia.com.au

which began in late 2023 breathed new life into the annual Wangaratta event. This followed what was billed as the ‘Last Hurrah’ in November last year, staged after the event’s

outgoing board announced it would bow out in the wake of the 2023 festival.

A new board, comprising local businessman and musician Andrew Nunn as chair, was elected in February; it has recently added a new member, urban economist and planner John Henshall, who has worked with organisa-

tions in industry, government and consulting both in Australia and abroad.

Mr Henshall has a keen interest in small town development and the factors that drive their economic revitalisation, and has written a book about the revitalisation of Mississippi town Clarksdale through its connection to blues music.

The Wangaratta festival has also appointed its new artistic director - Serge Carnovale, founder of Melbourne’s Paris Cat Jazz Club, as preparations continue for the November 1 to 4 event.

Mr Carnovale programs more than 600 gigs a year at his inner-city venue, which showcases the best

of Australia’s emerging and established jazz artists.

Stepping into the artistic director role, he said he was excited to bring the deserving calibre of artists back to Wangaratta, and spent time in the rural city yesterday touring venues with Mr Nunn.

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AFLW Richmond players Grace Egan (back left), Monique Conti and Isabel Bacon made the day of some young Wangaratta Tigers fans (from front left) Tommy Smith, Quinn O’Keefe, Lilly Webb and Lola Flynn. About 22 Richmond players visited Wangaratta on Monday, including local schools, with a clinic to cap off the day at WJ Findlay Oval. Story page 2.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Eilish Sheerin has her eye on top four finish

BY STEVE KELLY skelly@ nemedia.com.au

WO-TIME All Australian

TEilish Sheerin was one of 22 AFLW Richmond players to visit Wangaratta on Monday and the champion, now midfielder, shared her thoughts about the season that’s set to start just before the AFL finals series.

The 11 round season is expected to commence in the last weekend of August and Sheerin is pumped for her Tigers’ chances.

Sheerin said the club has recruited well with the likes of young West Australian Charli Wicksteed, who accompanied Sherrin on their visit to Wangaratta’s St Patrick’s Primary School on Monday.

Wicksteed re-signed with the Tigers after an impressive debut season that saw her recognised as the team’s best first-year player.

Shelby Knoll also joined her teammates and the forward from Castlemaine is looking forward to her AFLW debut.

“We’ve got some great new talent coming in through the draft and through the trade period and it’s really exciting how that’s going to bolster us, and we’ve been training really hard in the pre-season so it’s looking really good and I’m excited,” Sheerin said.

“The first year the Tigers had a finals win (2022), we ended up in the top four so it was a great season for us and last year we were a little bit disappointed we weren’t able to repeat that success.

“We had a fair share of injuries unfortunately and that’s part of football.”

Sheerin said this season they’re looking at building on from the success of the 2022 season and going back into that top four or top eight contention to make finals again.

The Tigers are looking to play Sheerin to her strengths more this season with a role in the midfield beckoning the dynamic ball-winner.

“I’ve loved playing off the half back, it was a great introduction to AFLW and it gave me the freedom to explore my talents and understand the systems in the team,” she said.

“Now that I’ve had that development and support at Richmond, I’m looking forward to move into the midfield.

“We’ve got Mon Conti (2023 league best and fairest), the best in the business in there, so I’ll see how I can support herGrace Egan, Ellie McKenzie too, some big names, so I’m really looking forward to being a part of that group.

“We’ve got Montana McKinnon coming from Adelaide who is a great young talent, and with Poppy Kelly, will be our key rucks.

“There is a lot to like about that and playing my role in there and hopefully driving the team to bigger successes.”

Women’s football has bounced from strength to strength since its beginning and Sheerin said there’s plenty more growth in the future.

“There’s a huge ground swell for women’s sport and AFLW is a big part of that, especially in country Victoria - you can’t be what you can’t see,” Sheerin said.

“That’s an important thing about coming out here and doing things like visiting schools and really supporting that development that the AFL has invested so much, in the women’s competition.

“They’ve helped support that growth and development because it really is as wonderful game and we want to see as many girls as possible playing AFL across Australia, and in particular country Victoria.”

Sheerin said the goal that everyone is striving for is full-time professionalism so and they’d love to be playing 18 matches a season.

“We train a lot and we train to play and that’s a real step in the iteration of the game, playing more and being able to play

every other team in the competition,” she said.

“Whatever that looks like for the AFL and being able to deliver that - if that means playing before the men, then absolutely.”

Sheerin said the season is expected to start the last weekend of August just before the AFL finals commence.

“I believe the draw will be coming out this week so I’m looking forward to see who we’ll be matching up against.

She did let the cat out of the bag and confirmed that Richmond will be playing a game in Darwin this season.

“We’ll be playing in Darwin so if anyone is looking for an active holiday, come and support us,” she said.

Some 22 AFLW Richmond players visited Wangaratta schools and fielded a mountain of questions from the kids, with the day ending at a footy clinic at the WJ Findlay Oval.

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MARK: Violet Hill gets her hands on the footy.

MY BALL: Grayson Monahan was hungry to grab the ball.

READY TO LEARN: Kids had the chance to learn some skills from the AFLW Richmond players.

SCHOOL VISIT: AFLW Richmond Tigers players Shelby Knoll (left), Eilish Sheerin and Charlie Wicksteed visited St Patrick’s Primary School students Olivia Davern, Imogen Dunstan, Oliver Kittelty, Luca Hunt, and Sonny Tiso on Monday.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

Couple escape house fire

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

A LOCAL couple are counting their lucky stars after a freak fire tore down their bedroom late Monday night.

Fire Rescue Victoria crews were called to an incident on Roanoke Drive, Waldara at 11:30pm, where a fire had started outside the single storey brick residence and had spread into the roof space.

One of the residents, who

Another explosive device detonated

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

ANOTHER improvised explosive device detonated in the rural city on Thursday night, making it the ninth since mid-April.

Wangaratta police said the device was detected at Greta Road, near Bowser Crescent, at around 7:30pm.

The device matched the description of the other detonations preceding it, with an unknown substance stored in a plastic bottle.

The first of the recorded explosions occurred at George Street on April 13 at around 9:25pm, and preceded incidents at the Rowan Street underpass, intersection of Ryley and Perry Streets, Ovens Street near the front of a school, Crammond Street and Ryley Street.

A further two detonations were detected on May 20 at the corner of Ovens and Docker streets at around 7:20pm, followed by another explosion at the intersection of Greta and Tone roads at around 8pm.

Investigations remain ongoing as police have yet to arrest anyone in relation to the nine incidents.

Anyone who has witnessed any of the incidents, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

did not wish to be named, said they were woken up by their partner, when they saw an orange glow through the curtains of their window.

“I pulled back the curtains and I saw a fire, so we ran outside in our pjs and saw how bad it was,” the resident said.

Emergency services were called immediately after the couple escaped the home and arrived at the scene nine minutes later.

Firefighters donned breathing apparatus and contained the fire, with the scene deemed under control at around 12:15am Tuesday.

The resident said the fire had started in a bin, as the pair emptied their fire place the night before and discarded the remains before going to bed that night.

“The radiant heat from the bin got through the air vent at the base of the house, it’s

made it up through the wall and turned it into a fire,” the resident said.

“It burnt out one whole side of the wall and it has gone up into the roof cavity and it’s damaged a section of the roof in the main bedroom.

“The firefighters contained it in that section which was good.

“There must have been an ember or something that ignited in the bin and

All Outdoor Expo in Wangaratta

STALLHOLDERS are being sought for the unique All Outdoor Expo which is being presented by the Rural City of Wangaratta and 3NE/Edge FM, at the Wangaratta Racecourse on Sunday, June 30. It is an opportunity for vendors specialising in agriculture, e-bikes, hunting, four-wheel driving, caravanning, camping, hiking, fishing, and all outdoor activities, to showcase their products and services to the public.

Game Management Authority and Parks Victoria will also be present to answer questions, and public entry to the event is free.

Registrations close on Sunday, June 2, with more information available at wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Residents/Events/EOI-AllOutdoor-Expo.

Driver speeding 110km/h on Perry St

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

A DRIVER will be facing court after being caught more than doubling the speed limit down Perry Street in Wangaratta on Friday night.

Police detected the black V8 Holden Commodore driving at 110km/h down the 50km/h speed zone at around 4:20am on May 24. The Commodore was impounded and the driver will be facing court for excessive speed.

just a bit of bad luck.”

The resident said because the fire was inside the wall and roof cavity, it burnt through without setting off the home’s smoke detectors.

“Ultimately we’re pretty lucky that my partner woke up, because the firies said in another 10 minutes, that fire would have gone through the roof, over our head and we could’ve been in big trouble,” the resident said.

“They’re the types of fires that kill people because they do burn up and around through walls in the roof, and you can’t see or smell smoke.

“It could’ve turned into something nasty.”

The resident said crews were at the house for around three to four hours, clearing plaster on the walls and taking iron off the roof to ensure the blaze had been extinguished.

Venues, donations, artistic director secured as jazz festival moves forward

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Mr Carnovale said the festival had played an integral role in supporting Australian musicians over its 30-plus year history, and was one of the country’s premier regional festivals.

“I’m excited to be involved in this new phase and showcase the very best Australian jazz and blues artists,” he said.

“There’s a lot of public and industry support for this event, and we really plan to put on something special.

“I’ve been impressed by the board’s passion and desire to keep the festival going in these challenging times.”

Mr Nunn said those leading the festival revival had been “overwhelmed by the support” of the community, and the broader jazz and blues scene.

“Donations have provided the support we needed to lay the foundations to stage the 34th festival, and it’s great seeing the jazz, blues and Wangaratta communities pushing this forward together,” he said.

The 2024 festival, to be held on the traditional pre-Melbourne Cup weekend, will again feature the

prestigious National Jazz Awards, with this year set to crown Australia’s best saxophonist.

Organisers say 2024 festival-goers can expect a four-day musical feast in Wangaratta, showcasing jazz and blues of all styles, including original, contemporary, traditional, mainstream, experimental and improvised music.

In its new direction, the board aims to honour the festival’s longstanding legacy in showcasing Australia’s jazz and blues musicians, while bringing some “new fresh twists to the festival” yet to be announced.

A program is set to be announced at the end of June, with tickets for select events to go on sale on July 1.

“There will be artist announcements to roll out in coming weeks,” Mr Nunn said.

In the meantime, the festival’s new website is live at https:// wangjazzblues.com.au/ and offers locals the chance to sign up for a newsletter, or to make donations.

The website, along with the appointment of Mr Carnovale and of a PR team for the festival, has been funded by donations made to date.

DRAWING ON PASSION: Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues chair Andrew Nunn and artistic director Serge Carnovale are excited about what the 2024 event has to offer.

PHOTO: Katya Menshikova, Straight Line Photography

TAKEN AWAY: A black V8 Holden was impounded after a driver was caught more than double the speed limit on Perry Street.

A great day out with dogs

By CHLOE JAENICKE

MORE than 80 people, accompanied by 55 dogs, participated in Wangaratta’s Million Paws Walk on Sunday, helping to raise $2700 towards ending animal cruelty.

Participants gathered to walk and share in other activities including a raffle, training demonstrations and food from the Wangaratta Obedience and Kennel Club.

Wangaratta RSPC Million Paws Walk spokesperson,

Nicole Oats, said sunny weather certainly saw everyone in good spirits for what was a very successful event.

“I think it’s important for the community to come together with their dogs, because dogs are such an important part of the community,” she said.

“Dogs bring people together, they stop people from being alone, and I think it’s important that community shares that experience.”

Ms Oats thanked Jasmine Scott for organising the event,

 ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON: Around 70 ladies enjoyed the high tea in the historic Oxley Shire Hall.

 GREAT COMPANY: Carol Myles, Elaine Mudge and Jan Vincent enjoyed each others company.

kennel club members and volunteers for their support, as well as sponsors including Wang Doggy Da Spa, Canine Nurture, Little Bs Café and 4 Paws Deli.

The RSPCA hopes to host the event next year and Ms Oats said volunteers will be needed.

Anyone who would like to volunteer can register at rspcavic. org/volunteer

GOOD CAUSE: Emma McKendry came along to the Million Paws Walk to help end animal cruelty.

THE Oxley Residents’ Association’s annual Ladies High Tea was held at the historic Oxley Shire Hall on Saturday, May 4.

Some 70 guests were welcomed to the hall, which was beautifully decorated with traditional crockery, lace tablecloths and flowers.

The hall was filled with happy chatter and laughter as

 SUPPORTERS: Janet Heath (left) and Erica Pike. OXLEY LADIES HIGH TEA RAISED $1650 FOR LOCAL CAUSES

old and new friends met.

The delicious home-made food, drinks and raffle prizes were all donated by local residents.

All funds raised from the event have been shared between three worthwhile local causes’ with Wangaratta Night Shelter, Thread Together and Wangaratta’s Youth Hub Synergy each receiving $550.

Collectors couldn’t

call on all homes, but community generosity was amazing

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

By JEFF ZEUSCHNER

THEY weren’t able to knock on every door in Wangaratta, but Red Shield Appeal collectors have praised householders who did give so generously to help the Salvation Army over the weekend.

“This is the third year I’ve collected and again I’ve been impressed with how friendly and supportive people have been,” said Wangaratta teenager Samuel York, accompanying fellow collectors in Murdoch Road on Sunday.

“Most have really loved to donate to the appeal, in appreciation for what the Salvos do.

“One person gave $200 because they were helped in the floods.”

Samuel was one of around 40 collectors who walked the streets and helped visit around a third of the city’s homes over the weekend.

Wangaratta Salvation Army Lieutenant Darren Lamotte said while collector numbers had been well short of what was needed to visit all homes in the city, the response to the appeal had still been very positive.

“We expect to collect around $15,000 from Wangaratta, and around $12,000 from Yarrawonga,” he said.

“People were away at many homes collectors visited and we’ve left envelopes for those who do wish to support the appeal.”

Lt Lamotte said all donations will be put to good use, helping those in need in the local area.

“The public demand for our help is at an all time high,” he said.

“People need assistance to buy essential things like food, clothes to keep warm.

“Any support the community can offer us, to help those less fortunate, is greatly appreciated.”

DOING THEIR BIT: Volunteer collectors (from left) Samuel York, Zara, Ethan and Susan Lamotte, and Tyronne Boruch kept busy knocking on doors for the Red Shield Appeal on Sunday.

PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner

Booting up old technology to help fund cancer rallies

BY BAILEY ZIMMERMANN bzimmermann@ nemedia.com.au

LOCAL resident Simon Allen and his sons are giving old computers a rev up as they look to ride in the desert and raise funds for cancer research.

Mr Allen and his 1996 Ford Fairmont, affectionately known as ‘Frank’ - who he bought from the roadside for $500 and did up - have been regulars at car ‘box’ rallies in recent years.

Since the loss of his mum to melanoma at the age of 63 in 2020, he has been raising significant funds for Cancer Council initiatives.

This year Mr Allen will be entering the largest community led fundraiser for Cancer Council in Australia, the Shitbox Rally, with a friend in October and the new Lunchbox Rally, which is an event for parents and kids, in September.

Along with $5000 required to raise for the Cancer Council to enter the Shitbox Rally, Mr Allen and his eldest son Harrison need to raise $3000 to enter the Lunchbox Rally. With the extra require-

ments of fundraising needed this year, Mr Allen said he thought he would put his expertise of his more than 20 years in IT to good use.

“There’s only so many times you can contact local businesses and ask for a handout for these rallies, so I had to come up with something,” he said. The initiative named Com-

puters for a Cause will see

Mr Allen and his sons take in donated old hardware, clean it, repair it and sell it for a reasonable price to those in need, with all proceeds going towards the Cancer Council.

The hardware repairs won’t stop at computers, with the cause also accepting old phones, laptops,

game consoles and tablets.

Mr Allen said there were ongoing problems with ewaste in the technological world, with people preferring to dispose of outdated hardware rather than looking to update it to the modern world.

“If you think outside the box a little bit, this perfectly good gear can be put back

into service,” he said.

“I looked at my own pile of old hardware in the shed and I thought I should probably do something with that.

“If I can make one working laptop out of five broken ones, then that’s still one working laptop that doesn’t need to be in e-waste.”

Mr Allen said while the

fundraiser has only been set up for a week, the response of donations from the wider and outer community has been amazing.

“I’ve had laptops and phones dropped off over the past few days, someone from Geelong called me and is posting his old stuff, the response has been brilliant,” he said.

“I’ve got a guy donating an old PlayStation in Melbourne, that PlayStation might just be sitting in this guy’s cupboard but some kid might just love it for the next two years and play retro games on it and have a great time, there’s no reason for it to go into the bin.

“I might quote that for a $100 donation, Cancer Council gets $100, some kid gets a new PlayStation, everyone’s happy.”

So far both of Mr Allen’s rallies have raised around $1500 each.

The first round of repaired computers have gone up for sale, and can be bought via the Computer for a Cause website: https://www.computersforacause.charity/home.

To donate old technology, you can drop it off to Mr Allen at West End Chiropractic and Health Care from Monday to Friday within business hours.

Stand for council in 2024

Rural City of Wangaratta voters head to the polls, via a postal ballot, in October to elect seven councillors for the next four years.

This year’s election wlll be different as a state electoral review will see the rural city’s current council ward structure of four wards (one city ward with four councillors, three rural wards electing one councillor each) being replaced with a new seven single-councillor ward structure.

Voters in each of the seven wards (Appin Ward, Bullawah Ward, King River Ward, Ovens Ward, Warby Ward, Wareena Ward and Yarrunga Ward) will only get to choose between those candidates standing in their ward.

Local government remains our closest distinct tier of government and a democratically-elected council to provide good governance for the benefit and wellbeing of the municipal community has never been more important.

The Wangaratta Chronicle, together with the Rural City of Wangaratta, is encouraging community members to start considering what qualities, experience and skills you want to see in prospective candidates, and what expectations you have of your council?

For prospective candidates, a significant time commitment (last survey 70 per cent of Victorian councillors said they spend 16 hours or more a week), and ability to work through a challenging annual budget process, and wide-ranging list of council responsibilities under more than 120 pieces of Victorian legislation, including land use planning and building control, public health services, domestic animal control and environmental protection legislation, as well as maintaining community infrastructure come with the civic role.

To add some context to the current state of local government, and create greater understanding and hopefully raise interest in prospective candidates and the wider community, we’re asking each current councillor a series of questions.

Today’s column features Councillor Ashlee Fitzpatrick.

Cr ASHLEE FITZPATRICK

What skills, qualities or experience do you believe are needed to be an effective councillor?

Emotional and social intelligence and being aware of your unconscious bias are really important skills to bring to the table as a councillor.

Knowing how to read a room, being resilient, and practicing adaptive leadership, when listening and making decisions are a crucial part of our role.

Being flexible in mindset and with time management are also essential skills to being an effective councillor.

What are the biggest challenges facing our incoming council?

Setting up the new Council Plan and revising the overall strategic direction for our community, keeping in line with budgets and the ongoing inflation of costs are a challenge.

If you think about our entire budget as a single $100 note it makes you very carefully consider how to spend each dollar.

There are many things to maintain each financial year and unexpected but valid projects will require resources.

We can’t spend everything on roads, and we can’t take everything away from the arts, it’s a balancing act.

The new council will have the challenge of setting up an initial budget.

It is important work deciding what to fund and what legacy they want to leave behind.

We are a small community so it’s important to know where your conflicts of interest lie - if you have too many conflicts you may be unproductive.

One of the challenges being a councillor is work life balance.

The amount of reading and the demand on your time is high.

So having the support of your employer is important.

It would be wise to consider if you have the flexibility to travel to sites out of town for planning issues or to advocate for a rural community and attend events or rural council meetings in the evenings.

How do you balance the needs of your ward against those of the municipality?

Breaking into wards can be political and more of a trend for metropolitan councils.

The seven of us representatives are a team and when you are elected you represent the whole municipality.

A ward councilor is someone

constituents can go to with particular needs, but just because I’m a city ward councillor doesn’t mean I don’t care about Mohyu or Everton or Greta, I absolutely do. There’s got to be a balance between the needs of the rural and city Wards.

What’s the most rewarding part of being a councillor?

Seeing your community thrive.

It’s fantastic to see projects that have been progressing slowly for years finally come to fruition.

Especially when it’s for community groups. When community members are pleased and a decision you’ve made brings joy, that’s rewarding.

It doesn’t matter what background or degree you have, anyone can nominate to be a councillor.

I ran quite young, and it has been rewarding to have a younger generation look up to me.

I hope it motivates others to strive for leadership roles, whether in community or at work.

STAND FOR COUNCIL PUBLIC SESSION

The Rural City of Wangaratta, in partnership with the Municipal Association of Victoria, is holding an information session for the community and prospective candidates. The session, to be held at the Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre at 6pm on Thursday, June 13, can be attended inperson or online. The session will cover local government, role and responsibility of a councillor and the election process. For more information visit mav.asn.au/stand-for-council-2024.

POWER UP: Harrison and Simon Allen are taking donations of old computers to repair and sell, raising funds for Cancer Council Australia in order to enter in upcoming ‘box’ rallies.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

A cause greater than a tech touch-up

LOCAL Simon Allen needs your help as he looks to raise funds for cancer research in a savvy, environment friendly manner, which can benefit the community.

Mr Allen is on a mission to raise at least $8000 worth of funding for cancer research as he looks to take part in both Shitbox and Lunchbox rallies later this year.

Using his experience of more than 20 years in IT, Mr Allen has combined his passion for repairing old electronic devices and savvy e-waste recycling knowledge to set up a charitable fund Computers for a Cause.

Mr Allen is taking donations of any size of broken or old hardware to repair, restore and sell, with all funds going towards his ‘box’ rally targets.

In today’s fast-paced digital age, electronic devices have become indispensable in our daily lives, but our out-of-date hardware can often be discarded while still in good condition.

E-waste, which includes discarded electronic devices and components, poses a serious threat to our environment due to the hazardous materials it contains.

Recycling out-of-favour devices can have enormous benefits to our local environment, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving natural resources and preventing the hazardous materials from entering the environment.

Placing two valuable causes together like this is an excellent opportunity for the community to have a positive impact on our surroundings.

You can donate your old hardware to Mr Allen at West End Chiropractic within business hours from Monday to Friday, and you can buy the repaired devices on his Computers for a Cause website.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

The Australian QuizNo.77

1 Which country is bordered by both Guyana and Bolivia?

(a) Brazil

(b) Colombia

(c) Venezuela (d) Suriname

2 Who starred as God in the 2003 movie, Bruce Almighty?

(a) Steve Carell

(b) Jim Carrey

(c) Morgan Freeman (d) Tony Bennett

3 Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre in which country?

(a) Egypt

(b) China

(c) Turkey

(d) Japan

4 Who won the 2022 reality TV series, The Voice (Australia)?

(a) Faith Sosene

(b) Thando Sikwila

(c) Lachie Gill

(d) Jordan Tavita

5 The Riigikogu is the parliament of which country?

(a) Austria

(b) Romania

(c) Serbia

(d) Estonia

Nuclear power not the way into the future

THE federal opposition has outlined their nuclear plans for Australia as the way to go to reduce fossil fuel admissions and energy cost.

They do not take into account the severe impact this would have on our environment and the long term costs that are involved.

Just to name a few:

1. According to the newest CSIRO report a larger scale nuclear power station will cost in the vicinity of $10 billion, will take a minimum of 15 years to build and produce electricity at roughly twice the cost of renewable sources. (Peter) Dutton and (David) Littleproud have not told us yet how many they suggest to build - there is talk of seven to nine power stations.

2. Long term storage of nuclear waste is an issue that is not solved anywhere in the world. This will again consume an unspecified amount of money and will have an impact on hundreds of future generations!

3. Uranium mining is extremely toxic and comes with massive cost! Who will have to pick these up?

It is really hard to comprehend why we should invest an enormous amount of money into this 20th century technology which will put a huge burden on future generations. Unfortunately humans are the most unsafe factor in this equation and we tend to forget catastrophes very quickly: Harrisburg, Chernobyl, Fukushima....just to name the biggest disasters.

Nuclear reactors will need to be built near the coast as Australia has not enough water inland to cool the reactors.

Mr Littleproud mentioned that they plan to build nuclear reactors near existing coal powered stations.

I cannot imagine the impact on millions of people in case of nuclear accident in Leongatha.

Dr Robert Krones, Wangaratta

Hockey club to celebrate 117 years

THIS Starurday, June 1 at the Cathedral College hockey field, Wangaratta Dragons will celebrate 117 years in Wangaratta.

The fun starts at 9.30am with the Under 7’s match and continues throughout the day.

6 Which one of these sports was not included in the first Winter Olympics?

(a) Curling

(b) Bobsleigh

(c) Cross-country skiing (d) Luge

7 In musical notation, legato indicates that musical notes should be played in what manner?

(a) Loudly

(b) Smoothly (c) Quietly

(d) Abrasively

8 Katniss Everdeen is the protagonist of which novel series?

(a) The Hunger Games

(b) Twilight Saga

(c) The Mortal Instruments

(d) Divergent

9 Which animal is credited as being the world’s fastest land animal?

(a) Jaguar

(b) Cheetah (c) Leopard

(d) Antelope

10Suzy Batkovic finished her WNBL playing career with which team in 2019?

(a) Sydney Uni Flames

(b) Townsville Fire

(c) Canberra Capitals

(d) Adelaide Lightning

your say in

END OF AN ERA: Wareena Park Bowls Club held a garage sale on Saturday, as it continued its move from its home of 55 years to become part of Park Lane’s Wangaratta Bowls Club. Everything from bowls sets to wheelbarrows were sold off in what vice president Val Bussell and longtime member Trevor Prentice said was a “bitter sweet” move. “It’s sad, but was inevitable with falling membership...our members have been made very welcome at Park Lane,” Mrs Bussell said.

This family friendly club is the only club in Wangaratta where junior members can play their association match and then front up and play seniors with mum or dad.

The club prides itself on being inclusive of all those wanting to play hockey and indeed is one of the fastest growing sporting clubs in Wangaratta, with more teams being added to the Albury Wodonga Association each season.

Fees are kept to a sustainable level making it affordable for families.

They organise hockey clinics each year at schools and have a twilight competition over summer so that hockey still continues and participation in the club is ongoing. Several players are representing the association at state level.

The club recently hosted the Victorian Masters team training weekend with two local players in the team.

Why is it that this amazing club after 117 years has no field and no facilities to call their own?

It still receives no support from local

council and yet incredible amounts of council funds are regularly ploughed into football and netball who have so much already.

Not to mention the Barr Reserve, and a Pakour course at Apex Park that few use even when it isn’t flooded.

What about a fair go for Wangaratta Dragons Hockey Club?

Margaret Warner, Wangaratta

PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner

Statewide honour for pub

TEAM members from The Old Town N Country Tavern in Wangaratta attended AHA Victorian State Awards for Excellence and came back winners of the Best Family Dining Award and were finalists in four other categories.

Pub owner, Shayne Gannon, said it was a huge shock to win the Best Family Dining Award and an honour to be a finalist in the Best PubTAB regional, Parma of the Year, regional Best Casual Dining, and regional Overall Hotel of the Year.

“Our entire team work hard to ensure our bistro and dining experience is family friendly, and we host many family gatherings and events for our customers,” she said.

“It was incredibly rewarding to walk away with the Best Family Dining Award as so much work has gone in to making sure we have a great offering to meet family needs.”

The statewide awards are individually judged by secret shoppers throughout the year and the venue must

BY CHLOE JAENICKE cjaenicke@ nemedia.com.au

achieve a score of over 90 per cent to qualify.

Ms Gannon has owned the pub for five years and said while the hospitality industry has faced some challenges, including cost of living pressures and COVID recovery, she attributes the success of the pub to their food service standards.

She said they work hard to make sure they make real food and make it from scratch where feasible.

“Our chicken parma is made completely from scratch,” Ms Gannon said.

“We butterfly a chicken breast, marinate and crumb to form our own schnitzels, make our own Napoli from scratch and we mix up our own cheese blend.

“It may be simple pub food, but our mission is to make sure it is always delicious, right down to each individual ingredient.”

Ms Gannon said another

Jackie Creek celebrated for excellence in palliative care nursing in Vic

A WANGARATTA nurse has been celebrated for excellence by Palliative Care Victoria (PCV) as part of their state awards.

Jackie Creek (pictured), who is a clinical nurse consultant team leader at Northeast Health Wangaratta, was the recipient of the Noala Flynn AM Award for Excellence in Palliative Care Nursing.

The Noala Flynn AM Award for Excellence in Palliative Care Nursing is awarded to a Victorian palliative care nurse who has exceptional talent, quality, or commitment that surpasses usual standards, and consistently goes above and beyond to make a difference.

PCV chief executive officer Violet Platt said palliative care professionals provide many Victorians with access to high-quality palliative care, allowing them to live, die, and grieve well.

“Whether it be seeing patients face-toface, talking on the phone with patients and families or mentoring and supporting the team at Northeast Health Wangaratta, Jackie has been described by her colleagues as an outstanding example of palliative care at it’s very best,” Ms Platt said.

“Jackie is a model of the holistic nature of palliative care that should be available to all Victorians, perfectly supporting what this year’s National Palliative Care Week campaign is focusing on.”

For more information about palliative care services at Northeast Health Wangaratta visit nhw.org.au or contact the Margaret Boyd Education Centre via phone at 03 5722 5184 or email at palliative@nhw.org.au.

main focus of the pub is to create a social hub for the community where people can come together and connect.

“Technology has us sitting alone staring at screens, and human beings need connection and interaction to thrive,” she said.

“The humble pub is a great answer to this modern dilemma, a chance for people to fill their social cup.”

Ms Gannon said that she is extremely grateful to the support of their customers and that they wouldn’t be able to achieve this without them.

The pub will also be attending the national awards in November and Ms Gannon said they are honoured just to be there.

“It is a very exciting time for our team to showcase on a national level, what we work hard at each day,” she said.

“It is exciting for Wangaratta to be representing Victoria in family friendly dining.”

Heart Foundation.

MORNING TEA: Moyhu Primary School students including (from left) Kyah Currie, Matilda Nowicki, Edward Allen and River Lewis, invite the community to the school’s Biggest Morning Tea event happening tomorrow at 11am.

The young bakers have been whipping up an array of treats, including cakes, slices, biscuits and even sausage rolls, plus everyone’s favourite scones.

All proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Council supporting vital research and support services.

Tamsin’s half marathon for the Heart Foundation

By JORDAN DUURSMA

LOCAL gym owner Tamsin Robinson ran a half marathon around Wangaratta on Sunday to raise funds and awareness for the Heart Foundation.

It was a major achievement for Tamsin, who has three heart conditions (SVT - irregular heartbeat, also called arrhythmia; VT - fast, abnormal heart rhythm; and mitral valve prolapse), and also had a defibrillator implanted at the age of 34.

She “said it had been on her bucket list for 10 years.

“One day when I was running I thought if I’m going to do this for a cause, why not do it for a heart cause which is close to home,” she said.

A team of supporters rand, rode and walked with her for intervals, all in the aid of helping her reach her goal and raise awareness and funds.

The crew started off at 8am from Cathedral College, running to Oxley and back, with a time of 2 hours, 7 minutes and 39 seconds and an average pace of 5 minutes and 48 seconds.

A crowd of family and friends cheered Tamsin and the support crew on at the finish line in a touching show of community support.

Tamsin said a big part of the run was

inspiring and motivating her clients at TTT Fitness.

“A fair few of my clients are starting to get into running so I thought if people see me doing something with a heart condition that they think they can’t, they might think if she can do it, I can do it,” she said.

“I want people to have the courage to start something and know it will add up.

“Anything is possible with the right mindset, if it’s something you really want to do find a way to make it work.

“Showing up for yourself is the most important thing.”

Two years ago Tamsin started training for a marathon with her brother, but just seven weeks in her defibrillator went off unexpectedly with a technical fault.

“That put a stop to the running till this year,” she said.

“I was told that I wasn’t allowed to run.

“Having that in the back of my head, running this half marathon was something I had to prove to myself.”

Tamsin is aiming to run a full marathon in October or November.

“I’m excited for what’s to come,” she said.

To donate to the cause visit https:// www.doitforheart.org.au/fundraisers/ tamsinrobinson.

New book celebrates Hottest 100

POP culture columnist Tom W Clarke will be at Wangaratta’s No. 49 Espresso and Record Bar on Saturday morning to talk about his book, ‘Shoulda Been Higher’. The new release is a celebration of 30 years of Triple J’s Hottest 100.

Tom will be at the Murphy Street record bar from 10am on Saturday, and will have copies of the book available for sale.

HUGE HONOUR: The Old Town N Counry Tavern team members (from left) Debbie McGowan (cash controller), Tiana Luyt (marketing manager), Shayne Gannon (Owner), Arielle Sika (venue manager), Ranjan Bista (head chef), Veronica Retallack (supervisor) were honoured to win the Best Family dining award and be finalists in four others at the AHA Victorian State Awards for Excellence.

MOYHU

HEART OF GOLD: Tamsin Robinson ran a half marathon on Sunday to raise awareness and funds for the

WHAT’S ON

GANEAA exhibition in

Bainz Gallery

MEMBERS of the Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance (GANEAA) will present an exhibition called From Grasstrees to Wetlands in the Bainz Gallery at the Wangaratta Library in June.

The exhibition showcases a wide range of artwork by alliance members, taking inspiration from the local environment.

All are welcome to the official opening being held on Wednesday, June 5 at 5pm featuring special guest speaker Ian Davidson from Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability.

Horse archery and side saddle clinic

RIDING With Sticks and Same Side Equestrian are hosting a clinic exploring the art of horse archery and side saddle riding at the Wangaratta Showgrounds on the long weekend.

One-hour lessons will be available with renowned side saddle instructor Stacey Rusic or learn horse archery from the World Championships representatives at Riding With Sticks.

The event will take place from June 8 to June 10 and those interested can book at https://www.trybooking.com/CRULR or contact Riding With Sticks on 0415 740 316 for more information.

yourstars

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your sense of adventure is energized by a challenge you’ve been hoping for. A loved one has some reservations, but can be persuaded to support your move.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your recently unsettling period has passed. Move ahead with those plans you put on hold. An offer needs careful study before you decide to accept or reject it.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A career move could be in the works, but you might want to question facts that recently came to light. A Libra emerges as a likely romantic prospect.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Tense moments in relationships ease up by week’s end. In the meantime, be careful not to react in a way that will aggravate the situation.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Children or other kin present problems that you need to deal with. Your strong protective nature reaches out to reassure them that all will soon be well.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You’ve earned the right to enjoy some fun time with friends and family. Someone from your past remembers you with fondness. Expect a call.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might feel the urge to change your surroundings. If you’re not up to a major move, you could get the same effect by redecorating your home.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Changes in your workplace could test your decision-making ability. Rely on your selfconfidence to help you make the right choice at the right time.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Resist the urge to rush to judgment about friends who might appear to have let you down. You need to hear their sides of the story before you act.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The times favor a change for the better in your private life. However, you still might have some sticky wickets to deal with on the job. Stay alert.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)

A friendship could suddenly move from platonic to passionate. The decision for any change in this situation is ultimately yours to make. Consider it thoroughly.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You still might be reacting to a stunning revelation from a friend, but it’s time to move on. Travel offers a chance to bring someone new into your life.

Joy to behold in Australian musical, The Sunshine Club

DESCRIBED as a “brilliant new landmark in Australian musicals” (The Australian), The Sunshine Club is coming the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Wednesday, June 12.

The show is written and directed by proud Noonuccal Nuugi man Wesley Enoch AM, an acclaimed creative force in Australian theatre.

It tells the story of Frank Doyle, an Aboriginal serviceman who has come home from World War II to find that although the wider world may have changed, attitudes back home in Brisbane are just the same.

Filled with a defiant energy and ambition for a better life, Frank starts The Sunshine Club, a place where black and white can meet and, most importantly, dance.

Here he dreams of a future where he can dance in step with Rose, the girl next door, the girl of his dreams.

Wesley Enoch has said The Sunshine Club is a fictious club, inspired by dance halls of the 1950s in Brisbane where Indigenous people of all ages would gather to meet, talk and have a good time.

He said after World War II, a lot of Aboriginal soldiers came

ACO presents How to Catch a Star

THE Australian Chamber Orchestra production of How to Catch a Star, based on the book by international best-selling author Oliver Jeffers, comes to the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Thursday, June 6.

It tells the story of the boy who loved stars very much and watched them from his window, before deciding to try and catch one for himself.

Adapted for the stage by Sandra Eldridge with original music by Elena Kats-Chernin, Jeffers’ magical tale about reaching for dreams will be brought to life on stage through storytelling and exquisite new music performed by an ACO string quartet.

Suitable for children aged three to eight years and their grown-ups, tickets are available at wpacc.com.au for shows at 10am and 11.30am.

back expecting the world to be different.

“Our character Frank has come back and says ‘if I’ve fought for the country, then the country must have changed’ and he realises it hasn’t,” he said.

“The reason to tell this story now is we’re at the next cuspwe’re about to be talking about, how do black and white Australia come together again?”

The award-winning Sunshine Club is a thought provoking, vibrant and above all joyful night of theatre and music, featuring a talented cast of 11, including emerging and estab-

Enjoy Black Box theatre experience in June

LOCAL audiences will have the opportunity to experience cutting-edge theatre and a range of thought- provoking and hilarious performances, when the Black Box Series is held in Wangaratta from June 14.

Celebrating the 15th birthday of the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre, the Black Box Series will be held over 10 consecutive days in Gallery 2 at the Wangaratta Art Gallery, bringing audience members and performers within close proximity in an intimate space.

Featuring an eclectic series of shows including No Former Performer, Marooned, Stickybeak, Tibetan artist Tenzin Choegyal, Oyster Boy and more, tickets are available now at wpacc.com.au.

lished First Nations artists, and a five-piece live band.

An energetic and engaging musical play, it features a variety of music styles, with 28 songs composed by the esteemed John Rodgers.

It is perfect for audiences seeking entertaining, socially relevant work, at a time of heightened social discourse on Indigenous Affairs.

Critics had described The Sunshine Club as “radiating joy” and “an unashamedly feel-good musical.”

See it on Wednesday, June 12 at 7.30pm and tickets are available now at wpacc.com.au.

Bohemian Rhapsody coming to WPACC

ENDURING Queen Tribute, Bohemian Rhapsody, featuring the acclaimed Thomas Crane, brings their new show Made In Heaven to the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Friday, June 7.

Internationally recognized for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury, Thomas Crane not only captures Mercury’s vocal brilliance but also showcases piano skills reminiscent of the rock legend.

The concert promises a nostalgic journey, recreating the visual spectacle and energy of Queen’s live performances from the ‘70s to the ‘90s playing classic songs like Somebody to Love, Another One Bites the Dust, Don’t Stop Me Now and Bohemian Rhapsody. Tickets are available now at wpacc.com. au.

ALL SMILES: The Sunshine Club is a joyful night of theatre and music, with a talented cast of 11 and a five-piece live band performing songs in a variety of music styles.

WELL PLAYED: The combined teen and adult cardio tennis group are shown on the

Moyhu Tennis Club is seeking community support for its future

THE Moyhu Tennis Club hopes that with the help of community support, it will be able to address ongoing issues with the poor state of its courts and continue playing a vital role supporting the health and wellbeing of residents in the future.

Back in about 2007, the club went through a period of revitalisation, fundraising to build a new clubhouse and barbecue (completed a few years later) and rebuilding its membership by offering a range of programs to suit all ages and interests.

A then-new committee also got down to work to address the state of the tennis courts, developing a strategic plan in 2012 and securing a grant from Sports and Recreation Victoria in 2016 to have the courts upgraded, but unfortunately - through no fault of its own - works didn’t go to plan and issues remain to this day.

This year, it’s hoped a new committee will develop a new strategic plan which will direct the club into the future.

WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club will host indoor carpet bowls on Thursday from 12 noon, golden oldies mix-up day bowls on Friday from 9.30am, cards (500) on Friday from 1.30pm, indoor carpet bowls on Monday from 12 noon, and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday from 1.30pm, all in the group’s clubrooms or in the adjoining St Patrick’s supper room.

Social event next Wednesday, June 5 will be an in-house movie, ‘Cheaper By the Dozen 2’ from 1.30pm.

There will be breakfast at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway on Friday, June 7.

IKIGAI Martial Arts Academy will host a fundraiser/open day on Sunday, June 9 at the Wangaratta Masonic Hall in Appin Street.

There will be an open mat, sausage sizzle, baked goods, raffle, games, prizes and more.

BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

Club president Wendy Thorp said the current committee is looking for new people to come on board at the next annual general meeting on June 19, who have fresh ideas and the enthusiasm to take the club forward into its next, exciting phase.

She said along with a new strategic plan, they will develop a scoping project for the courts for their future development.

“We hope that once that plan is in place we’ll be able to work with the Rural City of Wangaratta and Tennis Victoria to see it through and have the courts properly repaired,” Ms Thorp said.

“We’ve just undertaken Tennis Australia’s Health Indicator of Tennis (HIT) tool (which assists clubs in ensuring good governance across all club functions) and we’ll begin engaging with Tennis Victo-

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For details, phone 0473 477 567.

ria to do our five year strategic business plan.

“Out of that, we want to set the future direction for the club for the next five to 10 years, hopefully seeing the two courts redeveloped and then grow the club into the future and get another two courts built.”

Ms Thorp said there are currently around 35 local families involved with the club taking part in tennisbased programs for young children through to adults, including a popular women’s fitness group.

She said they would like to redevelop the courts to encourage different uses too, so it can be accessed by netballers in the winter, for yoga and a variety of other exercise programs, for the use of the growing Moyhu population and the increasing numbers of tourists visiting the King Valley region.

Ms Thorp said the club plays a vital role when it comes to the holistic wellbeing of the community.

“It’s local, it’s socially inclusive and it brings people together,” she said.

THOONA CWA will host an afternoon of entertainment with the Ukeladies at Thoona Hall on Monday, June 17 from 1.30pm.

Entry is $10 per head, afternoon tea provided, RSVP June 12 to Kathy on 0427 655 678.

WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group holds its weekly meetings each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral. All welcome.

For details, call Keith Fleet on 0491 114 480 or Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062.

WANGARATTA Woodworkers Inc meet at the Wangaratta Showgrounds each Tuesday, Thursday and

SOCIAL CALENDAR

“New club members to the region have said it’s been an essential way for them to meet new people, and they’ve developed lifelong friendships through the club.

“It’s been a welcoming, inclusive environment that has helped them settle into the area and we want to grow that culture in the future.”

Ms Throp said they are also looking at running a tailored men’s program, giving the opportunity for local men to take a break from farming and spend time together at the club.

“It’s not only the benefits of tennis as a sport, it’s also the social aspect of the club, supporting both mental and physical health and fitness,” she said.

The Moyhu Tennis Club will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, June 19 at the Moyhu Hotel ‘Ole Bank’ for a 6.30pm start.

All interested are welcome to attend with RSVP to Jacqui on 0429 020 177.

Community grants information session

THE Rural City of Wangaratta’s annual community grants program is now open, with application invited from organisations which are dedicated to making a positive impact within the community. Those seeking information on how to apply can discuss their project with council officers during sessions at Hobbledehoy Café in Whitfield on Monday, June 3 from 1pm to 3pm, or visit the community grants page of council’s website for more details.

Telstra outage in Moyhu expected

FOLLOWING the postponement of major works scheduled for April, Telstra has advised the upgrade of the mobile base station in Moyhu will now take place from today through until Wednesday, June 12. Temporary service disruptions or a reduction in mobile coverage can be expected, with the network scheduled to be fully offline between Monday, June 3 until Thursday, June 6, and intermittent outages expected on Friday, June7. Telstra advises the site will be back online over the long weekend from Friday night (June 7) to Monday, June 10, with finalised testing to take place on Tuesday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 12.

Lunch at Edi Upper

KING Valley community lunches are held on the first Thursday of the month. The next lunch will be held at the Edi Upper Hall on Thursday, June 6 with RSVP required by the Sunday prior to Therese Holmes on 5729 3603.

Film club screening

THE next screening of the KVA Film Club swill be on Tuesday, June 11, and being part way through the club’s second season, it’s decided to show an Aussie film. Recognising the comedy genre choice for this season, the club is screening Death in Brunswick, starring Sam Neill, John Clarke and Zoe Carides - a dark comedy/romance perfectly depicting the inner city Aussie battler in the 1990s.

See it at the Cheshunt Hall cinema with doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm screening with season tickets at https:// kingvalleyarts.com.au/film-club/.

Sunday services

THERE will be Anglican church services in Moyhu and Whitfield this Sunday. There is a 9.30am service at All Saints Anglican Church in Moyhu and an 11am service at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Whitfield.

Saturday from 9am to 12 noon (closing earlier if no-one is present).

The rooms are open on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 8.30pm, and Sundays from 10am to 1pm. All welcome.

Contact Bevan on 0437 196 118.

WANGARATTA Keenagers Table Tennis Club plays on Mondays and Thursdays at the table tennis centre at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. Play begins at 8am. New players welcome. Morning tea provided – please bring your own cup.

Contact Maureen O’Keefe on 0409 215 881.

WANGARATTA Orchid Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 6.30pm in St Patrick’s supper room, off Ford Street. Meetings include flower shows and talks, and everyone is welcome.

Phone Hans on 0428 119 737.

SATURDAY Quilters meet on the first Saturday of each month from 9.30am in the Wangaratta Small Bore Rifle Club rooms off the river end of College Street. Beginner and experienced members welcome.

Contact Frances on 0417 158 220.

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 welcome. Contact Helen on 0457 269278.

OXLEY table tennis weekly social competition is held on Mondays from 7pm at the Oxley Hall. Adults, secondary school students of all ages and abilities welcome. Bring your own bat, $2 entry fee, and small plate to share. Contact June Uebergang on 0497 860 785 (text only).

COME and play mahjong at the Wangaratta RSL on Thursdays from 11am. Beginners welcome.

Contact Jan on 0429 166 016.

WANGARATTA Toastmasters meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 6.45pm at The Centre in Chisholm Street. Contact Joanne Howell on 0417 558 881.

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badly cracked court, which the club wants to see properly repaired. Pictured (from left, back) are Mia Younger, Michelle Cassidy, Emily Younger, Bree Cashman, Coach Gary Commins, Kasey Flanigan, Georgia Saunders, Gina Carroll, Michelle Micheli, Coach Doug Smith; with (from left, front) Sam Morey, Sophie Pickett, Jacqui Younger, Carla Flanigan, Tilly Pickett, Will Pickett and Carolyn Slijkerman.

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MARK’S Mowing, reasonable prices, ride on mowing, edging, clean up, spraying and any waste removal. Ph 0472 603 156.

WHEELER

Earthworks, available for all your earthworks needsyard clean ups, stump removals, driveways, material supply and spreading, and more. Call Marcus on 0491 094 545.

ANGUS Bulls, very quiet, great EBV’s. Murramungee Angus Stud, visit mmas.com. au or phone Howard on 0429 809 288.

MINIPOODLES, phantom and sable, DNA tested, available from June 6, Source ID: MB218464, Microchip numbers: 991003002720670, 991003002720668, 991003002720667. Call Karen 0417 362 961.

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HOLDEN Captiva 7 CG Gen. II, 132,900km, 2012 4cyl petrol 7 seats; aircon, sunroof, recently spent $10,000 on complete transmission rebuild, v alve body and struts (AT still under warranty), 2nd owner, reg (1FY4LC), $13,500 or best offer. Contact Peter 0419 415 703.

YELLOW Hyundai sedan, 2000, (1YM9QQ), 218,242km, great car for new drivers, 5 speed manual, $4500 ono, located Mansfield. Ph 0439 719 529

2018 SUBARU Impre z a, 34,000km, RWC, (1MA8HE), $20,000 ono. Ph 0448 641 413.

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HYSTER forklift, new gas bottle, new battery, $5200. Ph 0427 936 630.

FIREWOOD for sale, good dry hardwood, cut your own to size, ute load plus trailer load for $300. Call 0428 970 591.

WANTED TO BUY small or large lots pre-decimal coins, pennies, florins, round 50 cents, shillings, albums. Turn old money into new. Speak to Ray 5721

5000 enjoyed historic race vehicles, sunshine at the 47th Historic Winton

By JORDAN DUURSMA

ENTHUSIASTIC crowds packed into Winton Motor Raceway last weekend for 47th Historic Winton.

Event director and president of the Austin 7 Club Len Kerwood said the crowds were pre-COVID level.

“About 5000 people enjoyed

the buzz and spectacle of car, motorcycle and sidecar racing across 48 events,” he said. Mr Kerwood said that the great news was that races could be watched online after the event on Blend Live TV at https://blendline.tv. Car and bike enthusiasts travelled from far and wide to get in on the action.

Cars and motorbikes battled it out in events or shone in the parking lot for viewers to enjoy.

Highlights included: the Cortina Challenge won by Nick Gascone from Melbourne in his 1963 Ford Cortina; the Harley vs Indian Hand Shift Battle; the Sunday Parade featuring the best of the

Shannons car park display; and the almost gymnastic racing of the sidecars.

The ‘Best Presented’ and other car trophies were presented at a post-race event on Saturday night.

Winners included:

Best Presented Car –“Mr Juicy” 1977 Ralt RT1, driven by Malcom Oastler

of Candelo, NSW.

Best Presented Sports Car -1970 MG Midget, driven by Warren Hotz of Blaxland, NSW.

Best Presented Sedan –1963 Mini Morris Cooper S, driven by Tom Tweedie of Darlinghurst, NSW

Best Presented Regularity Car – 1960 Aljon Special, driven by Angelo Di Donato

of Spring Gully, Vic.

A motorcycle favourite series also started on Saturday as Indian Motocycles battled it out against Harley Davidsons, a rivalry that has been going on for decades. The 48th Historic Winton will run next year, held on the last full weekend of May 24 and 25.

SHOWDOWN: Competitors gearing up for the ultimate battle between Indian Motocycles and Harley

BEST PRESENTED CAR: “Mr Juicy” 1977 Ralt RT1 driven by Malcom

Davidsons.

TRACKSIDE ACTION: More than 5000 people flooded Winton Motor Raceway over the weekend to take in action trackside.

‘54 AUSTIN: Joe Mapleson from Numurkah with his 1954 Austin A30.

‘74 TORANA: David Edmondson from Mt Beauty alongside his 1974 SR500 Torana representing the Aussie Torana Legends car club.

FORD ZEPHYR: Sue Edwards from Benalla with ‘Margaret’, her 1957 Ford Zephyr Mark 2 Ute.

‘74 TORANA: Chris Hatch from Kyabram with his 1974 Torana, representing the Aussie Torana Legends car club.

FAMILY AFFAIR: Father and son duo, Tony Tasca and Nathan Tasca, with their 1934 Singer Le Mans. PHOTOS: Jordan Duursma

BURNING RUBBER: Two competitors neck and neck in the Harley vs Indian Hand Shift Battle.

Oastler of Candelo, NSW. PHOTO: Colin Roswwarne

Tigers

Kangaroos 3.4 7.7 10.11 12.13.85

BEST: TIGERS: Harvey Dodgshun, Oliver Mullane, Archie Turner, Jack Preston, Ryan Mckay, Jensen Perna. KANGAROOS: Zac O’Shannessy, Sonny McCormack, Harvey Cook, Edward Clayton, Ryley Downing, Brady O’Keefe. GOALS: TIGERS: Zack Carroll 2, Ryan Mckay 2, Harvey Dodgshun 1, Joshua Knight 1, Jake Wall 1, Jaxon Wickham 1. KANGAROOS: Edward Clayton 2, Ryley Downing 2, Will Graham 2, Zac O’Shannessy 2, Harvey Cook 1, Oscar Csaszar 1, Eamon Mullins 1, Ollie Reynolds 1.

Centrals

Benalla

BEST: CENTRALS: Hunter Barry, Cooper Boman, Reid McNamara, Connor Breheny, Hayden Currie, Dean Balfour. BENALLA: Mitchell Cooney, Sam Gates, Bryce Cooney, Josh Mathieson, Cooper Binion, Lucas Ham. GOALS: CENTRALS: Hunter Barry 2, Henry Burke 2, Reid McNamara 2, Ryan Parsons 2, Dean Balfour 1, Cooper Boman 1, Connor Breheny 1, Charlie Curr 1. BENALLA: Mitchell Cooney 6, Cooper Binion 2, Braedon Blackford 1, Jonty Priest 1. Mansfield

Benalla Black

BEST: IMPERIALS: Kade Ely, Oskar Mcgahan, Gus Marek, Sam Newton, Lenny Campbell, Wally Startin BENALLA BLACK: Kobi Thwaites, Hudson Blyss, Joshua Montgomery, Noah Norman, Ryan White, Joshua Byers. GOALS: IMPERIALS: Logan Wilson 1. BENALLA BLACK: Ryder Humphries 4, Ryan White 3, Joshua Byers 2, Ben Wells 2, Noah Norman 1, Kobi Thwaites 1, Oliver Wardill 1.

Centrals

Benalla Red

BEST: CENTRALS: Archie Knobel, Noah Paul, Andrew Fraser, Nicholas Jones, Austin Morris, Aiden Castle. BENALLA RED: Harrison Skelton, Angus Leavold, Noah Hogan, Thomas Mount, Noah Cooney, Xavier De Fazio. GOALS: CENTRALS: Archie Knobel 7, Liam Bennett 2, Austin Morris 2, Ethan Cryer 1, Nicholas Jones 1, Jesse Walkerden 1. BENALLA RED: Harry Bowen 2, Harry Bast 1, Cash Nolen 1. Mansfield Blue

BEST: MANSFIELD BLUE: Archie Dunn, Taj Kynnersley, Gus Robinson, Jay Kynnersley, Reeve Purday, Noah Langlands. KANGAROOS: Archie Symons, Urban Holt, Kieran White, Mitchell Murphy, Isaac Chilcott, Mason Skermer. GOALS: MANSFIELD BLUE: Billy Turner 2, Archie Dunn 1, Taj Kynnersley 1, Gus Robinson 1. KANGAROOS: Archie Symons 4, Oscar Edwards 2, Henry Ackerly 1, Maddox Coleman 1, River MackinnonBurman 1, Angus Mccoy 1, Jack Pople 1.

BENALLA BLACK: Oliver Parker, Jimmy Jackson, Jackson Quarrell, Tyson Brown, Maximilian Yuen-Francis, Joshua Bamford. GOALS: IMPERIALS: Judd Campbell 4, Mitchell Allisey 2, Tom Benton 1, Harrison O’Brien 1. BENALLA BLACK: Oliver Parker 2, Jimmy

TIGERS: Jobe Dummett, Finn Clare, Vaughn Godenzi, Harvey Togolo-Hill, Jack Conroy, Dylan Dickson KANGAROOS: Charles Ackerly, Jayden Foster, Bodi Jackson, Bodhi Gray, Luke Kelly, Ashton Ryan. GOALS: TIGERS: Logan Benton 1, Finn Clare 1, Dylan Dickson 1, Harvey Togolo-Hill 1. KANGAROOS: Bodi

BEST: MANSFIELD: James Benton, Noah Whitta, Cruz Purday, Noah Pigdon, Hayden Desmond, Ethan Pigdon. IMPERIALS: Charlie Maher, Nicholas Kjar, Declan O’Sullivan, Max Startin, Max Marek. GOALS: MANSFIELD: James Benton 2, Hayden Desmond 2, Astin Browning 1, Christopher Caminos 1, Harry Craddock 1, Andrew Friday 1, Ethan Pigdon 1. IMPERIALS: Marshall Semmens 4, Archer Direen 2, Nicholas Kjar 2, Max Startin 2, Charlie Maher 1, Will Prebble 1, Cooper Young 1. Myrtleford

Junior Magpies 4.3.27 Bright 13.25.103

3.3 6.3 6.6 9.6.60

College 0.1 1.2 3.4 4.6.30

BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Oscar Benson, Charlie Piazza, Taj Cooper, Jack Hazeldine, Jethro Novak, Jordyn Notarianni. COLLEGE: Harvey Lyster, Fraser Burgan, Liam Bigham-Wallis, Harrison Bowman, Lachlan Pensak, Christian Ashworth. GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Taj Cooper 2, Bailey Robb 2, Oscar Benson 1, Tai Miller 1, Adam Morgan 1, Archer Novak 1, Jethro Novak 1. COLLEGE: Christian Ashworth 1, Selby Doyle 1, Hudson McKenzie 1, Kallam Pensak 1.

Junior Magpies

4.7 8.10 9.15 13.17.95

Bright 0.4 1.5 5.8 6.10.46

JUNIOR MAGPIES: Callum Bott, Charlie Miller, Joel Comensoli, Alex Cairncross, Jackson Hewitt, John Wohlers. BRIGHT: Ewan Lodge, Ethan White, Lee Robinson, Stefan Barnard, Harper Wilson, Jack Thomson.

NORTH East Bushrangers Basketball (NEBB) is a collaboration between local North East basketball associations with the commitment of “Creating Realistic Pathways for all North East Athletes”

Ten NEBB junior teams compete in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) - the highest level junior competition in Victoria.

Our Club offers specialist Basketball Clinics, as well as pathways through Senior Big V Competitions.

One NEBB Youth League Men’s (YLM) team competes in the semi-professional Big V competition.

Big V & VJBL consist of teams from both metropolitan and regional Victoria.

ROUND RESULTS:

BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Sam Briggs, Charlie Wright, Sam McIntosh, Winston Maiden, Will James. BRIGHT: Cash Garratt, Oscar Lewis, Noah White, Brock Buckland, Kody Watkins, Ben McConnachie. GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Sam McIntosh 3, Baxter McLeod 1. BRIGHT: Kody Watkins 4, Alex Tanaskovic 2, Darcy Andersen 1, Harris Bruneau 1, Brock Buckland 1, Cash Garratt 1, Oliver Kelly 1, Oscar Lewis 1, Noah White 1. Myrtleford 0.0 0.0 0.3 1.4.10 College 3.3 8.9 11.11 16.16.112

BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Jake Jennings, Austin Robb, Taylor McPherson, Matthew Morgan, Blake Parolin, Noah Harris. COLLEGE: Lenny Sims, Tate Llewellyn, Charlie OBrien, Cooper Bowman, Baiden Hallinan, Kayden Reid. GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Tex Cartwright 1. COLLEGE: Lenny Sims 5, Harvey Allan 1, Cooper Bowman 1, Tom Hill 1, Tate Llewellyn 1, Charlie OBrien 1, Luke OBrien 1, Zeke Peebles 1, Kayden Reid 1. Mansfield Yellow 5.4 7.4 10.10 12.11.83 Tigers 2.3 5.3 5.3 5.6.36

BEST: MANSFIELD YELLOW: Felix Smith, Jack Clydesdale, Macc Watson, Max O’Brien, Isaac Crowe, Cooper Martin. TIGERS: Paige-Lee Dummet, Thomas Jones, Murphy Flanigan, Zachariah Akers, Sam Gibb, Kobe Ackroyd. GOALS: MANSFIELD YELLOW: Felix Smith 3, Hudson George 2, Oscar Pigdon 2, Mitch Rossiter 2, Mitch Storer 2, Heath Shevlin 1. TIGERS: Henry Gibb 2, Patrick Edwards 1, Xavier Sheldon 1, Riley Webb 1.

U14 Boys 1 59 def by Nunawading 2 61

(Top Scorers: J. Bradshaw 20, N. Atukorala 11, C. Hueston 11)

U14 Boys 2 62 def Whittlesea 2 50

(Top Scorers: C. Keatch 23, J. Kynnersley 10, J. Bohun 9)

U14 Girls 1 32 def Nunawading 2 25

(Top Scorers: M. Moscrop 12, M. Hanley 8, S. Van Schaik 6)

U14 Girls 2 38 def Keilor 5 32

(Top Scorers: M. Tomkins 13, L. Nedelkovski 6, R. Pickles 6)

U16 Boys 1 63 def Coburg 1 45

(Top Scorers: S. Kain 16, C. Clark 11, A. Hamill 8)

U16 Boys 2 52 def by Broadmeadows 3 56

(Top Scorers: A. Morris 19, A. Kipping 9, R. Casanova 6)

U16 Boys 3 45 def by Sunbury 3 46

(Top Scorers: O. McGahan 21, A. Richardson 14, C. Hart 6)

U16 Girls 1 44 def Casey 3 22

(Top Scorers: E. Mercieca 18, E. Napier 8, L. Wright 8)

U16 Girls 2 40 def Bacchus Marsh 26

(Top Scorers: (M. Watson 14, E. Gray 8, T. Pettie 7)

U18 Boys 35 def by Altona 4 39

(Top Scorers: J. Vearing 11, R. Hamilto 6, J. Walker 6)

BEST: CENTRALS: Dusty Hogarth, Patrick Hunter, Jax Oats, Angus Hines, Jordan Woodrow, Xavier Jory. BENALLA RED: Sonny Nolen, Xavier Beriman, Harry Sharp, Oliver Smith, Edward Sheehan, Angus Roscoe. GOALS: CENTRALS: Jenson Morris 1. BENALLA RED: Jack Hart 2, Xavier Beriman 1, Emmanuel Bourke 1, Samuel Mount 1, Thomas Snell 1.

BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Liam Bott, Cooper Gardner, Harry Vincent, Mason Jones, Ollie Parr, Archie Bell. BRIGHT: Khy Andersen, Xavier Paul, Harvey Dornom, Nyoka Cunico, Luke McConnachie, Lochie Humphry. GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: Eli Davies 1, Edward Fulton 1. BRIGHT: David Finlaw 4, Theodor Gray 1, Luke McConnachie 1, Owen Sams 1, Angus Wenn 1.

BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Milla Corcoran, Billy McMahon, Mitch Mcmasters, Claye Corcoran, Nash Durling, Mason Durling. COLLEGE: Ryan Allan, Jax Borschmann, ETHAN MILLIS, Rafferty Monk, Leo Fraser, Castor Scanlan. GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: Milla Corcoran 2, Charles Herbert 2, Nash Durling 1, Billy McMahon 1, Mitch Mcmasters 1, Koby Prott 1, Oscar Szaraszek 1. COLLEGE: Lonnie Johnson 1.

VAUGHN GODENZI

OLLIE FISHER

CHARLES ACKERLY

Devils dispatch Cobram

■ From back page Molinaro said Taylor has been an invaluable pick up this season.

“Having a player in your squad that can find the goals is invaluable and Mason has been that player for us,” he said.

“He’s been on the scoresheet most weeks and over the past few weeks he’s started working with his teammates a lot better.

“He could probably put a few more away but the goals he provides is something we desperately need.”

Along with Taylor, Humphries and Alex Pitt were also prominent.

“I thought Alex Pitt was re-

ally good,” Molinaro said.

“We had some confusion with his suspension but we sorted that out and he returned on the weekend and was good.

“We played him in the midfield and he just runs all day, he’s a workhorse for us in there.

“Tom Humphries also played well, he’s solid whether he played midfield or centre back, he’s a player we can rely on.

“His experience has also been important for us.”

Wangaratta City faces a tough task this weekend when they meet the league juggernaut Albury United at Jelbart Park.

City hang on despite late Roar run

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

A PAIR of late goals conceded in the dying minutes was the only dampener on a dominant display from the Wangaratta City senior women’s side.

The Lady Devils peppered the goals of the Cobram Roar side all match to break out to a 3-0 lead, before the Roar broke the lines of the formidable defence to score twice in the game’s dying minutes.

City were given a minor scare, but they held on for the 3-2 win at South Wangaratta.

Coach Terry Masters said his team played some exceptional football on the day, with the scoreline not completely showing their dominance in play.

“We missed a heap of chances and I thought we were well in control apart from the last couple of minutes,” he said.

“They scored two breakaway goals which put us under a bit of pressure.

“We moved the ball very well, it was just a pity we couldn’t finish off the good work; but sometimes you’ve just got to find a way to win those games which we did.

“Against the really good sides we’re obviously going to need to take our chances, but that’s something we can work on.

“The pleasing thing is we’re creating opportunities and there were a lot of positives to take out of the way we played.”

Captain Hannah Swindley secured a brace for City in the second half while Lara Seeger found the back of the net for her fifth game in a row, with 12 goals coming in that span.

Wangaratta City were forced to implement a makeshift keeper in Caitlin Rizzo

on Sunday while regular number one Estella Hernandez and reserves keeper Pippa O’Connor were away.

Barring the two late goals, Masters said Rizzo performed exceptionally with the gloves and was well supported by her back four.

“I’m not sure she had actually played in goal before, but she did well,” he said.

“Our defence was solid, I think Charlotte [Brundell] played the best game she’s played all season.”

Wangaratta City are now unbeaten in their past five matches following their lone loss to Melrose, as they try to keep touch with ladder leaders Albury Hotspurs.

The Lady Devils will face Albury United at Jelbart Park on Sunday, who have been winners of their past three matches as they drew even with the sixth-placed Roar on the standings.

FINESSE: Kaitlyn Broady weaves her way through the midfield

PREPARE FOR LAUNCH: Caitlin Rizzo stood in as a makeshift goalkeeper on Sunday.

NICE WORK: Bianca Mulqueen and Lara McNaughton celebrate a goal in Wangaratta City’s 3-2 win over Cobram.

PHOTOS: Kat De Naps Photography

RISING: Jack Whiley attacks a header.

PHOTOS: Kat De Naps Photography

COMPOSED: Tom Humphies looks for an option.

Hoppers increase the gap on Goorambat

By WILLSON MACK

MOYHU furthered the gap between themselves and Goorambat with an 11-goal win over their counterparts at Moyhu Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

With just a win separating the two sides pre-match, the Hoppers put on a 19-9 goal final quarter to salute comfortably 58-47.

Moyhu youngster Sophie Morey was outstanding shooting 31 goals from 34 attempts, while Matilda Taylor netted 27 of her own.

For Goorambat, Michelle Button converted 33 shots, while Kylie Relf shot 14.

The win puts Moyhu on equal points as the fifth placed King Valley as they look to push for a finals berth in 2024, while Goormbat sits in ninth.

Meanwhile, Bonnie Doon pushed Whorouly aside with a 41-56 win at Whorouly Recreation Reserve.

The Bombers led by just four goals

at half-time but dominated the second half to run away convincing winners.

Bonnie Doon shooter Portia Keatch virtually couldn’t miss, shooting 35 goals from 36 attempts in a super performance.

At Whitfield Recreation Reserve, the fifth placed King Valley made light work of the last placed North Wangaratta aside with a dominant 56-25 victory.

Larissa Benci shot 27 goals and was well supported by Shani Rickard (19) and Alannah Grant (10).

Greta put on a massive away win over Bright, posting a 29-56 victory.

The competition’s top side showed their class jumping to an irrecoverable 14-goal lead at the first change.

And lastly, the biggest win of the round went to Tarrawingee who downed Benalla All Blacks by a whopping 53-goals at Friendlies Oval.

Bulldogs superstar shooter Kaylee Allan dined out on the Panthers netting a huge 67 goals at 82.72 per cent.

Crazy round for junior neballers

THERE was plenty of action on the courts during round five of Wangaratta

Netball Association’s junior netball competition at the Barr Reserve last Saturday. Players were looking even more colourful than ever, wearing their ‘crazy socks’ as part of a fundraiser to support Northeast Health Wangaratta.

Results from Saturday’s games were:

League A

Black 38 Def

Gold 14

Brown 30 Def Magpies White 10

Myrtleford Black 23 Def Whorouly Lions 12

Premier League B

Rovers Pink 26 Def Tarra Blue 5

Pigeons White 27 Lost To Pigeons Blue 30

Milawa Red 30 Def Tarra Red 14

Greta Blue 11 Lost To Myrtleford Red 26

Section 1

Myrtleford White 13 Lost To Stars 29

Rovers Navy 8 Lost To Rovers Black 21 Wild Cats 11 Lost To

awa

23

26 Def Rovers

Olive O’Brien

Maahi Kumar

Ariana SimsenBethany Perry-Heyden

GOING CRAZY: NetSetGo players (from left) Lara Browne, Ella Fraser and Emily McIntosh supported the ‘crazy socks’ round.

PHYSICAL: Matilda Taylor is put under pressure by her Goorambat opponent.

IN FORM: Sophie Morey lines up one of her 31 goals. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

HOPPERS WIN: Tayla Scobie takes the ball in her side’s win over Goorambat on Saturday.

Knights and Dogs deliver some exciting rugby

THE Goulburn Murray Storm Premiership resumed for The Wangaratta Knights Rugby Club with round 6 played on Sunday, May 26 at Sarvaas Park, Lavington.

The ladies game was the second of the day, with Knights vs CSU Mud Dogs.

The Mud Dogs flexed their fitness in the first half of the game, scoring one try with an unsuccessful conversion, holding the Knights back from scoring up to half-time.

In the second half, CSU continued their streak scoring two tries both with conversions.

This didn’t deter the Knights, with Tia TahanaPhelan and Rain Dodd both each scoring one try each, and a successful conversion

made by Fredericka Allan.

These plays late in the second half brought the final score to 10-16 in favour of CSU Mud Dogs.

Captain Fredericka Allan said of the game the women’s passion, commitment, and courage shone through in today’s game.

“We continue to learn together each week, and today’s defence instilled how strong we are growing together,” Allan said.

The Knights Senior Men’s Tackle was the last game of the day vs CSU Mud Dogs.

Within the first few minutes, Knights had scored their first try from Jimi Jo Larson, and converted by Dean Simmons.

CSU followed this up by scoring multiple tries and closing off the first half with a vast lead.

The Knights men used the points deficiency to motivate them, providing a brilliant defence against CSU, then with Matty Flewin (1), Luke Ferguson (2), and Ratul Sauniyaka (1) all scoring tries to the very last minute of the game.

This one was an absolute nail-biter to watch, with Dean Simmons converting 4/5, the final score ended in a near draw at 28 – 30, Mud Dogs way.

Best on ground votes for the women’s team were awarded to Fredericka Allan, Tiana Stuart, and Des-

tiny Dodd.

Best on ground for the men’s side went to Scott Miller, Alishad French, and Dean Simmons.

Player’s Player votes were awarded to Luke Ferguson, Tia Tahana-Phelan and Constance Dodd.

Round 7 will be hosted by Wangaratta Knights at their home ground Glenrowan Recreation Reserve on Sunday, June 2. Gates open at 9am.

If you are interested in trying out Rugby League or Rugby League Tag, training is held on Tuesday and Thursday nights at the Glenrowan Recreational Reserve.

For more info check out the club’s social media pages @ Wangaratta Knights RLFC

MATCHREVIEWS

Mixed bag for Rovers women’s teams

By KATHRYN BURNS & OLLIE MORTON RODARO

WANGARATTA Rovers

Open women’s side made the trip to the Lavington Sportsground to take on the Panthers on a glorious autumn day. It was the 50th Rovers game for foundation player Chloe Kungl.

And for the second time in club history a motherdaughter duo took the field together when Clare Collins took to the field with mum Helen.

Rovers got off to a great start, but the contest evened up later in the term and Panthers were able to capitalise on their opportunities.

The second term was a good old fashioned arm wrestle as the Hawks took it right up to the reigning premiers and kept them goalless for the quarter.

Ella Bradley, Charli Simmonds, Bron McGorlick and Emma Gosbell were all class.

The third quarter was another tight tussle but Rovers held firm and kept the ladder leading Panthers to just two goals.

Amos Fuller played with her usual grit and commitment and Sal Kimber was again in the thick of the action as the game went into three quarter time with Rovers still within striking distance; Panthers 4.7 (31) to Rovers 0.2 (2).

The fourth quarter started strongly again for the visitors.

Amy Collins was clunking marks all over the ground and Renea Macbain worked hard when the ball came into the forward 50.

Although the Panthers piled on six goals in the final term, Rovers showed through the first three quarters of the game that they could match it with the best in the league.

Panthers won 10.9 (69) to Rovers 0.2 (2).

Best players: Ella Bradley, Emma Gosbell, Charli Simmonds, Sal Kimber, Bron McGorlick and Frankie Butler.

UNDER 17

By Jess Whitehead

The Rovers travelled to play North Albury for the first time on Sunday after they entered our league this year.

The opening few minutes of the game were played at a frenetic pace with neither Rovers or North Albury able to get much clean possession.

Harper McGrath was in the thick of it early, Hannah Carroll’s kicking efficiency was noticeable, Taylah Cryer racked up lots of possessions and some great attacking play from Lily Currie Fraser and Gemma Couch Trinder led to Lily Gibb being able to kick the Rovers first goal of the day.

North Albury went into quarter time with a small lead.

The second quarter started much the same as the first.

Willow Foster fought hard down back and Ella Pund’s kicking in from full back was outstanding.

Immy Cook’s run and car-

ry off the half backline was great.

Defensive pressure from Tasmyn Clunie, Ali Jones and Mak Clark limited North Albury’s score to just eight behinds for the quarter.

After half-time Lara Maples moved into the ruck with immediate effect.

Lara won the majority of the hit outs, always hitting the ball to Rovers advantage.

As a result, Clare Collins and Lily Gibb were able to get first use of the footy and move it into the Rovers forward line.

Abbey Waide and Lilias Coonan teamed up well but despite the best efforts of the team, the Rovers were unable to put any goals on the scoreboard.

Mak Clark’s defensive effort was definitely the highlight of the last quarter.

Gemma Couch Trinder

and Chloe Mizzi worked together and Scarlett Simmonds tackled hard.

After losing Taylah Cryer to injury, the Rovers were without a bench for most of the second half and North Albury were able to push the score out and end the day defeating the Rovers 4.22.46 to 1.2.8.

Goals: 1 Lily Gibb.

UNDER 14

By BRON MCGORLICK

A warmer-than expected morning in North Albury greeted our U14 Rovers.

The side was down to just 10 players, with North Albury kindly sharing some players to make it a 14 versus 14 contest.

Captain for the day was Amy Lowe.

With plenty of space to run and lead, our young Rov-

ers showed some impressive passages of play at stoppages and delivering the ball forward.

Rotating through the ruck was Amy Lowe, Lizzy Healy and Ruby Newton who provided our midfielders with first use of the ball.

Issy Foster continued her great form in the middle, Tessa Koop rotated through the midfield and half back line, Lizzy Healy was a defensive wall on the half-back line, up forward Ruby Newton was a goal-scorer force and also managed one of her trademark over-the-head snaps for goal in the goal square, finishing with a very impressive 10 goals for the day.

Lily Webb took some excellent forward-line marks, and showed plenty of confidence when running into the contest.

Stella Ryan played forward and back during the game, Zara McCrae and Inanay Gilson provided lots of pressure, Bella Boulton used her pace to clear the ball from stoppages and through the middle of the ground. It was a record-breaking score for our young team, but perhaps even more impressive that it was played in such great spirit.

Score: 17.7.109 to 1.0.6.

Goals: Ruby Newton 10, Isabelle Foster 4, Amy Lowe, North Albury 2 (fill-in players).

Best players: Izzy Foster, Ruby Newton, Tessa Koop, Amy Lowe, Inanay Gibson, Bella Boulton.

HITTING THE WALL: Mitieli Parauni (right) lends a hand as Knights captain Scott Miller(left) is being tackled.

UNDER PRESSURE: Chloe Mizzi (left) and Ali Jones worked hard to stop North Albury.

PHOTOS: Kev McGennan

HUGE BAG: Ruby Newton booted 10 goals for Rovers u14s in their win over North Albury.

7 OPEN WOMEN

KANGAROOS’ football star Jayden Foster breaks away from a pack in his side’s under 12 match against Tigers at Barr Reserve

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Wangaratta City down Cobram 5-2 at South Wangaratta Reserve in dominant display g y - g p y

Devils dispatch Cobram

WANGARATTA City turned in their biggest win of the season with a 5-2 beating of Cobram at South Wangaratta Reserve on Sunday.

With both sides in similar ladder positions pre-game, the Devils fancied their chances going into the clash and put on a clinical display.

English import Mason Taylor showed he’s worth his weight in gold booting two goals to take his tally to six from just as many appearances, while Tom Humphries, Stoycho Ivanov and Luke Simian all slipped one past the keeper.

Wangaratta City coach Raff Molinaro said he was proud of his side’s efforts.

BY WILLSON MACK wmack@ nemedia.com.au

“We had a couple of late outs with Raul Pahina suffering a work injury during the week and Vitaly Leschen had a niggle so he started on the bench,” Molinaro said.

“So we weren’t too sure how the day was going to look but that didn’t seem to bother us too much and we got a good result.

“It was just a confidence building win and it was great to see everyone get some reward for effort.”

Although the end result

was convincing, the Devils looked like they’d be 2-1 down going into the halftime break until Humphries scored the equaliser in the 44th minute.

“It was great to see the boys fight back from 2-1 down,” Molinaro said.

“At half-time I said to the boys to hold steady and keep doing the things we were doing and to their credit they did that and we were dominant in the second half.

“We were 2-1 down until right before half-time and I feel that Tom Humphries’ goal swung the match in our favour.”

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PHOTO: Kurt Hickling