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HAVING FUN IN APEX PARK SUNNY weather yesterday ensured Apex Park was busy with families enjoying the school holidays.

While the playground was popular, Wangaratta residents Sylvie Grounds (left) and Nina Jenkins were happy hanging around on the new Parkour course facilities.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

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Curb road toll A NEW regional road safety committee has called for more early intervention strategies to be implemented to curb a rising road toll among motorcycle riders in the North East.

With 36 serious injury collisions occurring on North East roads in the last financial year, the committee, which met for the first time last Thursday, stressed more needed to be done to

Region’s g bikers call for education boost to stem collisions

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upskill young riders in the formative stages of riding motorcycles.

Committee convenor Senior Sergeant Colin Provan of Wangaratta police said while initial conversations had

focused around becoming acquainted with one another, attendees had established some key outcomes of the committee going forward.

“The general consensus was that the state needs to do more planning - a lot of the members take rider training courses and see the value of that and see how it has influenced their riding behaviours,” he said.

“More needs to be done in trying to influence the children and young teenagers who get involved in off-road motorcycle riding, by trying to tap in early to ensure they grow and develop with the skills they need.

“It’s about being sensible and riding to yours and your bike’s limitations as well as driving to the road conditions.”

Seven motorcycle enthusiasts joined Snr Sgt Provan and other road safety advocates at Myrtleford’s Savoy Club last week, ahead of the formal creation of the committee which will convene on a regular basis to workshop ideas to decrease road trauma among the region’s twowheeled cohort.

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representative John Weinert and RideSmart North East’s George Talbot will join Snr Sgt Provan as members of the committee, with the remaining positions to be selected from the seven attendees and four apologies to Thursday night’s meeting.

“I want to give it every opportunity to get the right people involved,” Snr Sgt Provan said.

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Chronicle publisher expands in South East NSW NORTH East Media (NEM), a division of Provincial Press Group and publisher of Wangaratta Chronicle, has acquired a controlling interest in Monaro Media Group (MMG), publisher of The Monaro Post.

MMG is a Cooma based publisher with offices in Jindabyne and Bombala and has grown since launching in 2006 to include The Post, The Snowpost, Your Farm,

Your Coastal Life and The Innovation Magazine.

MMG’s chairman David Sheldon said the partnership would strengthen the company’s print and digital publications and enhance automation and marketing resources.

Founding ‘Post’ editor and director Gail Eastaway said she was pleased the partnership agreement had been completed.

“Our local MMG team has consistently delivered essential news and information to the Snowy Monaro region since we started The Post in 2006,” she said.

“We are proud of what has been achieved with our print and online publications and look forward to working with PPG directors Hartley and Edward Higgins, and their award–winning community newspaper group.”

PPG celebrated 100 years and four generations of newspaper publishing last year, with its founder W T Higgins having purchased The Wangaratta Despatch in 1921 and later merging it with the tri–weekly Wangaratta Chronicle.

Beside community newspapers, North East Media publishes a range of print and digital alpine resorts publications including Mt

Hotham–Falls Creek News, Mt Buller–Stirling News, and Snowy Mountains Magazine, a partnership with Steve Cuff based in Jindabyne.

PPG’s chairman Hartley Higgins said the MMG investment signified the company’s confidence in regional newspapers.

“We believe community newspapers have a strong future provided they remain relevant and

approachable to readers, offer digital options, and are an effective medium for advertisers,” he said.

“We will be working closely with the MMG team in support of these objectives.”

NEM is currently installing an additional 4 High newspaper press tower in Wangaratta to add print and colour options to its established print facility.

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PROACTIVE APPROACH: North Wangaratta resident Sue Chatfield, who is undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer, had no hesitation in getting her influenza vaccine to protect herself this winter.

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Sue echoes Cancer Council’s flu jab call

By SIMONE KERWIN

A NORTH Wangaratta resident has added her voice to Cancer Council Victoria’s call for people affected by cancer to get their flu shot, as the colder months take hold.

Sue Chatfield was diagnosed in October with ovarian cancer, and began chemotherapy treatment in January after scans and blood tests late last year revealed the presence of a tumour.

She has since also undergone a full hysterectomy to alleviate

the chance of further issues, and said the treatment and surgery had brought her tumour markers back within low range.

Now having shorter chemo treatment every three weeks as she continues to maintain her health, Sue said she had no hesitation in booking in for a flu jab as well as her fourth COVID-19 vaccination as “proactive” measures.

“Your auto-immune system is shot to ribbons when you go through chemo treatment, and I wanted to protect myself as much as I could,” she said.

“During the weeks I was having chemo, I protected myself by just staying home, but now I’m back socially mixing, and I wouldn’t feel as safe as I do if I hadn’t had the flu vaccine.”

With the State Government providing free flu vaccines throughout June, Cancer Council Victoria is urging people affected by cancer to visit their GPs or local pharmacies without delay to get their flu shots.

A perfect storm of influenza and COVID-19 spreading through the

community is putting further strain on the local hospital system amid the pandemic, and the organisation said it was particularly important for people immunocompromised due to cancer treatment to have extra protection where possible, as they were at higher risk of more severe forms of both viruses.

Sue agreed: “When these things are offered to you and there is a proven scientific benefit to you, if you’re able to, I’d 100 per cent have it.”

Autumn firewood collection season coming to a close VICTORIANS will not be able to collect firewood from public land from midnight Thursday when the autumn collection season finishes.

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) Hume deputy chief fire officer, Aaron Kennedy, said that firewood can only be taken from designated collection areas in state forests or parks from March 1 to June 30 and September 1 to November 30.

“Firewood is a shared public resource that provides a range of environmental values and needs to be managed in a sustainable way for the future,” Mr Kennedy said.

“There are on-the-spot fines of $727 for illegal firewood collection behaviour, and if an offence goes to court the person may be liable for fines up to $9087, one-year-imprisonment, or both.

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toria and Parks Victoria staff will be patrolling parks, forests and reserves to make sure everyone does the right thing.

“Careful planning and collection rules are enforced to protect the environment and habitat for native animals.”

Financial help is available for people on low incomes who purchase firewood or wish to transition to other energy sources.

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visit: ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood/ energy-concession-and-support.

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Em’s pedal for prems exceeds $5000 gift

By SHANE DOUTHIE EMILY Davies was given a warm reception by Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) when she road into Wangaratta at the end of her 100km ride to raise funds for the hospital’s Special Care Nursery on Monday.

The 13 year old from Cobram handed over a cheque for $5000 to grateful hospital staff, the proceeds so far from her fundraiser, ‘Em’s Pedal for Prems’.

As a newborn, Emily was transported to the nursery following an emergency caesarian as a result of being born seven weeks premature, weighing less than 1400 grams and having stopped growing at the 27 week point.

Her ride on Monday started at 8am and she was accompanied by friends Brian Nelson and Adam Burbidge and supported by family and friends with the group arriving in Wangaratta at about 1.30pm.

“This was my opportunity to give back,” Emily told waiting hospital staff.

“I want to thank you all very much.”

Emily was also pleased to announce the fundraiser had already exceeded its $5000 goal sitting at $5700 by the end of the ride.

NHW staff members on hand to welcome Emily were ecstatic with her effort, saying the proceeds are earmarked for a new phototherapy machine for the Special Care Nursery, which will

GENEROUS EFFORT: Emily Davies (right) pedalled into Wangaratta on Monday and presented a $5000 donation to Northeast Health Wangaratta (from left) midwife Jill Clayton, midwifery unit manager Emma Tucci and director of clinical operations/chief nursing and midwifery officer Bernadette Hammond. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling help other premature babies with jaundice as Emily experienced.

NHW director of clinical operations/chief nursing and midwifery officer, Bernadette Hammond, thanked Emily and her team for the donation.

“I want to give you a very spe-

cial thank you,” Ms Hammond said.

“It’s so lovely to see you and we are so grateful.”

Emily thanked her grandparents and parents for all of their help, Adam and Brian, as well as all the “incredible people who

have generously donated in support of this wonderful regional hospital”.

The fundraiser doesn’t end until this Friday so anyone interested in donating should visit www. gofundme.com/f/ems-pedal-forprems.hius.

Council considers Mason Street proposal

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN A PROPOSED 56 lot subdivision on the south side of Mason Street was to be considered by Rural City of Wangaratta councillors last night.

A report from council officers recommended that councillors decline the permit for the subdivision due to inconsistent planning and the lack of public space that will be accessible to the community if the plan goes through.

“The current proposal does not meet the requirements of the Wangaratta Planning Scheme due to the absence of public open space for the emerging community and because the specific design of the subdivision fails to respond to the vegetation on the subject land,” the report read.

The site of where it would take place contains a number of native vegetation which is believed to have predated the European settlement of Wangaratta.

Under current council policies, the report said that the proposal does not appropriately avoid and minimise the loss of native vegetation, therefore does not match the council’s vision of further sustaining its local environment “If this subdivision were to proceed, it would leave future residents with no meaningful public open space within walking distance,” the report read.

“This is in contrast to current policy objectives.”

Public notice of the plan put forward received nine objections from locals involving concern around the design of the plan, the loss of vegetation and a poor drainage outcome, all of which were considered in the council officer’s report.

Council’s decision, and further coverage of last night’s council meeting will be in Friday’s Wangaratta Chronicle.

march Region’s bikers call for education boost to stem collisions NAIDOC and gathering ment of Transport had reached out are so important,” the spokesperFrom page 1 ■

“There are certainly people who were there (on Thursday) who will be an important part of the committee - all were motorcyclists with varying years of experience and varying levels of riding frequency.

“I think it will be successful the participants who were there were very keen and very eager to do their part to reduce road trauma.

“Someone might think of something out of left field that all of a sudden can be part of a funding application.”

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to commend the initiative shown in the region, with Road Safety Victoria offering to support the committee into the future.

The first official meeting between the selected committee is expected to take place next month, with a location yet to be determined.

A State Government spokesperson said the government supported such initiatives.

“Locals know the issues impacting their communities and all of us have a role to play in road safety which is why initiatives on the ground such as this

PRIORITISING SAFETY: RoadSafe North East’s John Weinert will assist a regional road safety committee in reducing road trauma throughout the North East.

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THE Wangaratta community is invited to come and celebrate the oldest surviving living culture in the world when a NAIDOC 2022 march and free community event is held on Sunday.

It will begin with banner making at the Wangaratta Art Gallery from 10am followed by a march along Ovens Street at 11am before a gathering in Apex Park from 12pm until 2pm where there will be food, music, entertainment and more.

Presented by the Rural City of Wangaratta NAIDOC committee, all are welcome with NAIDOC week running from July 3 to July 10.

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Miracle zone in the jungles of Borneo RONNY and Kay Heyboer have literally changed hundreds of lives since leaving Wangaratta in 1995 to answer God’s calling and moving to the equator to build a town in the middle of the jungles of Borneo.

The couple had just graduated at Rhema Bible College in Townsville when they began their Rivers of life Ministries in the city of Kuching, East Malaysia on the island of Borneo, where Ronny was assisting with the church planting program in a local ministry.

The couple - who four children and five grandchildren all currently living in Australia - were committed to their mission to rescue a multitude of children and youth in crisis.

A close friend of the Heyboers, Jill Knights, said that with no money, few belongings, and many people against the idea of their move, the Heyboers were completely trusting in God and His plan.

“In 2002 they moved to the city of Sintang, where they bought a large plot of land further into the jungle where they saw God’s vision taking place for these neglected children to have a home,” Jill said.

“Now set in the heart of the West Kalimantan Jungle, Living Waters Village has grown to be a

AN EXTRAORDINARY COUPLE: Kay and Ronny Heyboer have rescued a multitude of children and youth in crisis in Borneo. family home for more than 700 Dayak (Indigenous) children.

“With a vision to provide accommodation for 1000 neglected children and school for 2000, Living Waters Village is truly a Miracle Zone.

“They now have more than 700 acres of land which is set amid the dense jungle.”

The village provides individual homes for girls and boys accommodating 10 - 35 children of all ages together with house parents in each home.

Jill said the couple also accommodate local workers and teachers together with a training centre, worship centre, medical clinic, bakery, administration building, a nursery for the babies, visitor’s quarters, radio

PAYING IT BACK: Ronny Heyboer with teachers who have all been raised in the village. They all arrived when they were children or teenagers and helped with their education and have now returned to help teach the next generation. station, sewing rooms, primary school, and a senior high school.

Apart from several young local leaders who have grown up with them, who have completed their Bible College and/or university levels, they also have a number of people from around the world volunteering and 40 full time laborers whom they employ from the local community in order to provide an income for them so that they too can look after their families.

“They don’t just have children here in Living Waters Village, they truly believe that here they have children who are growing to be future teachers, future pastors, future politicians, even future presidents,” Jill said.

Ronny will be in Wangaratta

this Saturday, July 2 and friends of Ronny and Kay have arranged a gathering at 2pm at Victory Church in Ryan Avenue, Wangaratta.

All are welcome to come and listen to Ronny share his experiences.

Afternoon tea will be provided and an offering for Ronny and Kay will be taken up to go towards the great work that’s happening at Living Waters Village.

If you cannot make it on the day, you can always visit their website at https://www.livingwatersvillage.com.

Friends of Ronny and Kay would like to thank Victory Church for allowing them to use their premises for their gathering.

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Mental health harm MORE education is required to curb a rising gambling rate increasingly common in those with poor mental health, according to Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy.

In calling for additional advertising around gambling harm to find its way onto Australian airwaves, Mr McCurdy said mental health was one of a number of a factors contributing to gambling harm throughout the state.

Data submitted to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System found gambling accounted for 22 per cent of the state’s mental health costs, half of which can be attributed to problem gambling.

Approximately 39 per cent of Victorians with gambling problems exhibit a diagnosed mental illness, and despite the best advocacy efforts of the Victorian Responsible Gaming Foundation (VRGF), Mr McCurdy said more avenues were needed to inform the community of the dangers of problem gambling.

“The VRGF are not anti-gambling, nor am I anti-gambling, but we do believe in safety nets and programs and support education to try and assist those who cannot push themselves away from the TAB, the roulette wheel, the blackjack table, the pokies, or any other form for that matter,” he said.

“These days, gambling has become so accessible - once upon a time you had to rock into the TAB and fill out a ticket before you could bet on a horse - nowadays you can bet at anytime and anywhere.

“Now, we cannot blame the fact that it is accessible, but we need to acknowledge that that is part of the problem, and that is where the problems are stemming from - the accessibility.

“The solution lies somewhere between education, support and better understanding.”

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Public advocates need a few more volunteers

By BRODIE EVERIST

SPRINGHURST resident Ray Steadman is a community visitor he visits disability accommodation and mental health units to check the quality of service and ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect.

“Visitors like myself attend the mental health facility or the group home and discuss any problems they might have, oversee what’s going on, and itemise any issues that may be of concern,” he said.

“You talk to the person, you talk to staff, and you try to allay their fears or concerns and get them resolved.”

But according to the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) which is the independent statutory body that oversees community visitors, there aren’t enough volunteers like Mr Steadman.

Wangaratta is one pocket of Victoria where the organisation is desperate for volunteers, especially in disability accommodation, said a spokesperson for the OPA. In fact, they only have one community visitor and two trainees to cover around 20 disability group homes in Wangaratta and Benalla.

According to Mr Steadman, due to the lack of volunteers and COVID-19, there are houses in the North East that haven’t been visited inperson this year, and have had to rely on less-effective phone visits from OPA volunteers.

“We’ve never had the numbers, never had the people on the ground to do it,” he said.

But with just a couple more volunteers they could have teams working out of regional hubs, instead of visitors like Mr Steadman travelling across the North East.

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ON THE JOB: Community visitor Ray Steadman said a couple more volunteers would make their job much easier.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Wangaratta and Benalla would be so much easier and more cost-effective for the client,” Mr Steadman said.

Being a community visitor takes patience, communication skills and the knowledge to objectively assess the standard of care provided for people who can’t always advocate for themselves.

Volunteers undergo induction training, 10 hours of probationary inthe-field visits, and specific training for the disability, mental health or sup-

ported residential services streams.

The OPA also requires all community visitors to volunteer for a minimum of two years and commit to at least a few hours of volunteering a week, except during leave.

Training can be time-consuming, but the OPA is considerate of volunteers’ time, Mr Steadman said.

“A bunch of people here have families to take care of, and we understand that, we’re flexible with what you can do, and we appreciate

what is done,” he said.

Mr Steadman said that the role can be both fulfilling and frustrating, especially when it takes time for improvements in care.

“It’s very rewarding in the sense that you’re helping someone who can’t help themselves,” he said.

“You have to be patient and understand what’s going on in someone’s accommodation services.

“But you’re there to make the change happen.”

WANGARATTA Library is holding a series of events designed to help children hone their creative skills on the school holidays.

Painting Rocks will be held today (June 29) from 2pm to 3pm.

This activity will see children paint their own rock which they can keep or even hide for others to find.

Watercolour Monsters, led by local artist Ronan Holdsworth, will be held on Tuesday, July 5 from 2pm to 4pm for children aged 10 to 16 to create their own monster from watercolour.

On Wednesday, July 6, Fun with Solargraphy will be held from 2pm to 3pm, as local photographer Marc Bongers guides children through the art of solargraphy, which is a technique used to capture the sun’s path with a homemade pinhole camera.

He will also help children create their own long exposure photo using a can.

The programs are suited for primary school ages, booking are essential for entry.

To find out more call 5721 2366 or email libray@wangaratta.vic. gov.au.

Police blitz on snow traffic reveals some safety issues

By SHANE DOUTHIE WANGARATTA Highway Patrol officers were involved in a multi-unit operation at Harrietville and Yarck as part of safety blitz on vehicles heading to the Alpine snowfields over the weekend.

Police tested 620 drivers between 6.30am and

6pm Saturday and Sunday at Harrietville and issued 26 penalties for a range of offences including unrestrained children in rear seats, seat belt infringements, defect vehicles, unlicensed driving and unregistered vehicles.

Illicit drugs were also recovered from one vehicle and two drivers tested

positive after oral fluid drug tests.

Eight buses were also checked and a number of warnings were issued for logbook infringements and fatigue issues.

One 24 seat bus was turned around and sent back to Melbourne for lack of correct accreditation to drive the vehicle in the Alpine

region during the snow season.

Wangaratta Senior Sergeant Colin Provan said although it was a relatively small percentage of breaches for the number of checks (four per cent), any breach is going to be disappointing.

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“We were particularly interested in the ‘light’ heavy vehicles such as delivery vehicles and buses that their drivers had the right accreditation to drive in what is rec-

ognised as a hazardous area during the snow season.

“It can be extremely dangerous on that road during the snow season and drivers need to know what they are doing.

“We also checked vehicles to make sure they were free of alcohol and drugs, had their chains and were roadworthy.”

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Local knowledge the best remedy A LOCALLY driven road safety committee to help reduce carnage on our roads for motorcyclists is worthy of community and government support.

The high rate of serious injury among motorcyle riders in the North East confirms the need for such a committee and campaign and the involvement of experts such as Wangaratta police and RoadSafe North East and RideSmart NorthEast privides its credentials.

Encouragingly, seven motorcycle enthusiasts also attended the inaugural meeting which indicates there could also be grassroot support for the initiative.

There is no doubt the North East is a favourite destination for all travellers, but especially for lovers of two–wheelers, whether off road or on.

There are many road riders who have the winding alpine roads and the stunning scenery and challenging cornering on their bucket list.

Equally true is that some riders, like drivers, may push their luck a bit too far when traversing the alps, especially if they are not familiar with the road or the variable conditions.

There is also a need to drive with extra care on the roads to account for other traffic, downed foliage or even fallen trees, and the increasing danger from fauna including feral deer, kangaroos and wombats who wander onto roads.

Off–road can be equally fraught with danger, especially for inexperienced riders from an urban upbringing or over– confident locals who may take too many risks with their sense of adventure and the freedom of bush trails.

It all points to the need of such a campaign and who better to do that than experienced riders from this very location.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on a gave over what was thought to be a public road blocking access to a popular lookout in Myrrhee.

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Geoff Lacey: I was principal of Myrrhee school for 25 years and we enjoyed the freedom of access to the tower for events and photo shoots with our families. We also had families from Hansonville that took advantage of the direct route to school

and the option to ride.

Please open the gates.

Paul Morgan: A lot of ‘statements’ and ‘I believe . . .’ Surely there is a title map showing the status of this road that’s been blocked.

Has the Council even looked?

Pru Hunter: WHY cause a rift in a harmonious community ???

Andy McComb: It is public land. It should be able to be accessed by the public. It is a significant site

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that many people have been enjoying the views and location for many years. A new owner shouldn’t be able to block everyone out TJ Brandt: LOL. Just drive over it with the old Landcruiser. He won’t build another gate.

Judy Merkel: He doesn’t own the road. He can fence his vineyard if he chooses.

Dianne Klemm: No there are other neighbours who own land as well

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Michael Burston: The whole geography of the north east can be appreciated from Mt Bellevue.

Much more extensive than the view from Powers Lookout.

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Albanese cuts will cost him dearly SO now we see the real Anthony Albanese, and we see why that two extra seat majority makes all the difference.

His move to cut the resources of independents in the new parliament smacks of the sort of pork barrelling we were accustomed to under the last government.

He claims independent backbenchers currently have more resources than government members.

This is only half the story, as of course he neglects to mention there is a party policy unit that does all the work for government backbenchers.

They get told when to turn up, what the vote is on and whether it is a “yes” or “no” required from them.

Independents review legislation in the light of their electorate’s need - this takes more time and work. I thought Mr Albanese was smarter than this.

He has managed to ruin all the goodwill he had from many electorates for his new government.

The people of Australia realised at the last election that they have a third option at an election and they have shown they are prepared to choose it.

Government MPs need to prepare for a much tougher re-election campaign in three years time.

Bring it on.

Peter Leonard, Wangaratta

Action needed on e-cigarette epidemic QUIT Victoria, VicHealth and Cancer Council Victoria are calling for urgent action to protect current and future generations from becoming dependent on harmful e-cigarettes and start smoking.

The Four Corners program on ABC last night showed the extent to which importers and retailers in a multi-billion-dollar industry are breaking the law, by selling e-cigarettes to children.

Last week, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) released a comprehensive evidence review, which concluded that e-cigarette aerosol is harmful to health and that people who use e-cigarettes are highly likely to go on to smoke.

The NHMRC review found that e-cigarettes present very real dangers to children and youth.

We’re hearing from parents and community leaders, and teens themselves,

Should there be a levy on national park tourists to support tourism development and marketing?

GO TEAM: Grade three students Olive Brown, Morgan Hope, Ally Puls and Lucinda Judd were among those taking part in the Wangaratta Primary School cross country run last term. All year levels participated, tackling the stairs, ramps and hills of Merriwa Park with enthusiasm.

PHOTO: Zoe Henschke that vaping is a huge issue for communities around Victoria.

The liquid in e-cigarettes contains dozens of toxic chemicals including formaldehyde, nicotine and heavy metals.

These are chemicals that are known to cause cancer and damage the brain and do not belong in our lungs.

The need for a licensing scheme for cigarette and e-cigarette retailers in Victoria, to simplify and strengthen enforcement of laws, is now critical.

We need the federal government to do more to stop unlawful e-cigarette imports, sure, but we also need to ensure there are consequences for retailers in Victoria who are knowingly doing the wrong thing and illegally selling harmful e-cigarettes to children.

Surveys conducted by the Cancer Council had shown high levels of community support for measures that protect children from vaping and smoking.

There are serious community concerns right now and strong support for action.

The Victorian Government has the opportunity to introduce a gold-standard licensing scheme and really show the way in Australia.

The NHMRC review reported there was conclusive evidence that children who vape are more likely to go on to smoke.

Let’s set our young people up for a healthier future.

We can’t sit by and let companies break the law to make a buck at the expense of children’s lungs.

We have to stop companies, backed by Big Tobacco, and retailers from using these products to addict a new generation of Australians to harmful products.

Quit Victoria, VicHealth and Cancer Council Victoria are calling for: • The Victorian Government to rapidly introduce a retail licensing scheme that will deter and, if necessary, penalise retailers breaking the law.

• The Federal Government to do more to stop unlawful e-cigarette imports.

Dr Sandro Demaio, VicHealth CEO Todd Harper, Cancer Council Victoria CEO Dr Sarah White, Quit Victoria director

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Booster gives 65pc protection from death PEOPLE who have had a COVID-19 booster shot are far less likely to die or be hospitalised with the Omicron variant.

An Australian-first study on the effectiveness of coronavirus vaccines has found a third COVID jab provides two thirds more protection from death or hospitalisation from Omicron.

The study also confirmed the schedule of vaccines rolled out in Australia is protecting against hospitalisation and severe disease.

The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)

led the study that followed two million adults aged 40 and older living in Greater Sydney during the Omicron outbreak in January and February.

It tracked COVID-19 infections, hospitalisations and deaths.

It found having a booster provided 65 per cent better protection against hospitalisation and death from Omicron, compared with someone who had two doses.

People aged over 70 saw significant benefits - the study finding for every 192 people over 70 who was

boosted, at least one hospitalisation or death had been prevented.

The study also found reduced hospitalisations and death among boosted people aged 40 to 69.

Senior study author and director of NCIRS Kristine Macartney said the findings built on international evidence on vaccine effectiveness, but were unique as many Australians had not been infected with COVID in late 2021.

“Yet we have shown strong protection against disease from Omicron following an mRNA vaccine

as a third dose, irrespective of the vaccine brand given initially,” Prof Macartney said.

“Future studies will look at protection gained following a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine, which is now recommended for those at highest risk of severe disease.”

Lead author of the study Bette Liu said the findings demonstrate the best protection occurs when people follow vaccine recommendations.

In Australia about 70 per cent of the eligible population has received a third

COVID-19 vaccine dose.

“I urge those 30 per cent who are yet to receive a third dose to do so as soon as possible,” Associate Professor Liu said.

More than 31,000 new cases and 74 deaths were recorded in Australia in the last 24 hour reporting period, with the Northern Territory still to release its data.

More than 3200 people are in hospital with COVID-19, with 121 of those in intensive care.

LATEST 24-HOUR COVID-19 DATA: NSW: 8623 cases, 40

deaths, 1540 in hospital, 49 in ICUs Victoria: 7758 cases, 11 deaths, 468 in hospital, 35 in ICUs Tasmania: 1228 cases, no deaths, 45 in hospital, four in ICUs Queensland: 5268 cases, 19 deaths, 593 in hospital, 14 in ICUs ACT: 1159 cases, no deaths, 121 in hospital, none in ICUs South Australia: 2626 cases, no deaths, 246 in hospital, eight in ICU WA: 4810 cases, four deaths, 246 in hospital, 11 in ICU - AAP

Call to harmonise Australian abortion laws

HOME FACTS: Of the 9.8 million people paying off a mortgage, 2.4 million have a weekly income of $4000 or more.

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Homes with mortgage double in 25 years JUST under a third of Australia’s 9.8 million homes are owned outright, while more than a third are owned with a mortgage, the 2021 Census has found.

The data also showed that while most people live in a family situation, nearly 900,000 live together, while 2.5 million live alone.

The large majority of homes are detached, while 3.2 million dwellings have four bedrooms are more.

Launching the Census results on Tuesday, the nation’s deputy statistician Teresa Dickinson

said the number of homes owned either outright or with a mortgage hasn’t changed significantly since 1996.

“However the share of homes which are owned with a mortgage, rather than outright, has been growing,” she told a media conference in Canberra.

“Over the last 25 years the number of homes owned outright has increased by 10 per cent, while the number owned with a mortgage has doubled.”

Of the 2.9 million homes that are owned outright, 2.4 million are standalone properties,

12 “bloody idiot” protesters arrested TWELVE climate protesters have been arrested after a radical activist group resumed its mass disruption campaign in Sydney’s CBD. Around 40 people from climate group Blockade Australia congregated in Sydney’s Hyde Park on Tuesday morning and marched east up William Street, the major route to Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

NSW Police, including the riot squad and mounted officers maintained a heavy presence, while the PolAir helicopter hov-

ered above the demonstration.

The protesters’ progress was hampered by police and they quickly dispersed.

The march marked the second consecutive day of civil action by the group, which on Monday blocked the Sydney Harbour Tunnel and caused chaos in the city centre with a march that descended into violence.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said 12 protesters had been arrested on Tuesday, describing the activists as “bloody idiots”.

- AAP

while of the 3.3 million under a mortgage, 2.7 million are also detached houses.

There are 23.5 million Australians living in a private dwelling, 20.1 million of which are a family household.

A further 871,349 people live together as a group, while 2.5 million live alone.

Of the 6.2 million people who live in a home that is owned outright, 875,176 have a weekly income of $4000 or more, while of the 9.8 million paying off a mortgage, 2.4 million are in the same wage bracket.

There are seven million renters in Australia, of which 926,918 have a weekly salary of between $2000 and $2999 and 712,288 who have a weekly income of $4000 or more.

At the other end of the scale, there are 104,996 renters who have no income at all, the Census data shows.

There are 30,053 people who are purchasing a house under a shared equity scheme.

The largest share of these, 2588 people, have a weekly salary of $650 to $799.

- AAP

Heavy load possible cause of crash A LIGHT plane that crashed in regional Victoria, killing its pilot, could have been carrying too much weight, a preliminary report has found.

A 60-year-old Leongatha man died when the Piper Pawnee agricultural aircraft in which he was the sole occupant went down in February.

In its preliminary report released on Tuesday, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau said the aircraft was flown from Leongatha

to a private landing area 25 kilometres north of Seaview.

It was then to be used for aerial spreading of superphosphate pellets.

Witnesses and video show the plane take-off and briefly become airborne at the end of the strip, where the terrain dropped away.

The aircraft’s left wing then struck trees and the aircraft rolled to the left and then hit the ground, destroying the plane.

- AAP

AUSTRALIA’S “postcode lottery” of reproductive health access is being spotlighted in the wake of the US Supreme Court overturning federal abortion rights.

The court’s decision to overturn the Roe v Wade precedent from half a century ago, that recognised women's constitutional right to an abortion, has sparked a discussion at home.

While abortion has been partly decriminalised in Australia, laws differ between states and territories which can limit accessibility.

Abortion and contraception provider MSI Australia wants more done to secure reproductive health access for people no matter where they live.

The non-profit’s research on abortion laws found access without risk of criminalisation is available in almost every jurisdiction, except WA. It also found resourcing was a major issue in Australia, and provision of reproductive health services often falls to non-profit and community health providers who step up in lieu of government.

“Abortion access is still a postcode lottery in Australia,” MSI Australia managing director Jamal Hakim said.

“To end the postcode lottery we need to harmonise state and territory legislation alongside investing in universal abortion access and embed abortion care in the healthcare system.”

Federal minister Tanya Plibersek said all levels of government should work together to provide a full suite of reproductive health for women, and Australia should take a holistic approach to women’s reproductive health.

“It starts with better sex education, with young people knowing that they can say no to sex,” she told ABC radio on Tuesday.

“It goes on to much better advice and availability of contraceptives, including long-acting reversible contraceptives.”

Ms Plibersek joins Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Women Katy Gallagher in supporting a person's right to access terminations.

In opposition, Labor proposed a policy of Medicare-funded abortion during the 2019 election but Ms Plibersek would not confirm if that will be revisited in government.

- AAP

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Shooting for the stars I’VE been holding a camera since 1995 and fell in love with the celestial sky and wanted to capture it in camera.

But I was striving for more than that and wanted that perfect image with a beautiful foreground that would complement the night sky.

Over the years I would learn to perfect my images in camera using creativity treating each shot as if it was a work of art.

Right now is the best time to photograph the night sky because Earth has shifted rotation enough to expose the best part of the Milky Way which allows everyone to get outdoors for better observation.

The Milky Way is one of the most photographed and much loved grouping of stars with the dust and rock of our solar system closest to our planet.

And North East Victoria is the best place to observe or photograph the night sky.

Wangaratta and surrounds offer so much beauty that gives any photographer an opportunity to capture the Milky Way with a stunning foreground such as Winton Wetlands or Woolshed falls.

BY KURT HICKLING khickling@ nemedia.com.au

I run regular astrophotography workshops for Wangaratta locals to teach them how to capture the stars in their camera with most students printing and hanging up on their wall.

I love seeing families heading out as a group away from light pollution (which is the ambient light created from towns or cities that make it difficult to see stars) just to sit and observe the sky in its celestial beauty and showing their kids how beautiful and magnificent our skies are.”

To photograph the night sky you need a DSLR camera, a sturdy tripod and aim for the sky allowing a 30 second exposure to capture your stunning nightscape in your camera.

The best time to view the Milky Way is any time after 6.30pm with best viewing away from light pollution such as townships and wear appropriate weather gear so you can sit back and see why the sky above is so captivating to so many.

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CELESTIAL GLORY: The stunning milkyway sits high above Woolshed Falls.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Local trout stocks replenished for school holidays ALMOST 9000 catchable-sized rainbow trout have been stocked into 20 lakes across the North East for these school holidays.

Trout-stocked waters include Merriwa Park in Wangaratta, Glenrowan Recreation Reserve, Allans Flat Dredge Hole, Anderson Lake at Chiltern, Tronoh (Top) Harrietville Dredge Hole, Euroa Arboretum Dam, Lake Sambell at Beechworth, and Stanley Ditch Dam. The stocked rainbow trout have been grown by the Victorian Fisheries Authority at the Snobs Creek hatchery near Eildon.

According to the State Government, the stocked lakes also feature fishing platforms, bankside tracks and picnic areas for safe and convenient access.

A daily bag limit of five trout applies in lakes, of which only two trout can exceed 35 centimetres.

The stockings have been funded by recreational fishing licence fees and form part of the State Government’s $35 million Go Fishing Victoria plan to encourage fishing.

“Stocking our waters with rainbow trout provides the perfect opportunity for families and kids to get outdoors and try their luck casting a line these school holidays,” Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said.

“Rainbow trout are ideal for fishers of all ages and skill levels as they’re relatively easy to catch - making it a great day out on the water.”

A total of 35,000 catchable sized rainbow trout have been stocked into more than 70 waters state-wide. For the full list of state-wide waterways stocked for these school holidays visit: www.vfa.vic.gov.au/holidaytrout.

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Strictly Quilts in July THE combined quilting groups of the Rural City of Wangaratta will present their annual quilting and patchwork exhibition “Strictly Quilts” at St Bernard’s Primary School hall from July 1 to July 10.

It will be the fourteenth year of the exhibition and include displays by Shelley Kelly and Jan Manglesdorf of Barnawatha, plus responses to a “Japan” theme challenge and a raffle.

The official opening will be held on Friday night at 7.30 pm and all are welcome, with the exhibition to be open 10 am until 4pm daily and entry $5 per person.

Author talk at Wangaratta Library KAMILAROI astrophysicist Krystal De Napoli, co-author of Astronomy: Sky Country, will speak at the Wangaratta Library on Saturday morning at 10.30am.

In Astronomy: Sky Country, emerging First Nations Krystal de Napoli and Karlie Noon explore the connections between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander environmental and cultural practices and the behaviour of the stars, and what must be done to preserve this knowledge into the future.

Join Krystal at the library with bookings essential for the free event by contacting library staff on 5721 2366 or email library@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

yourstars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be prepared

to face some challenges stirred up by an envious colleague. Your best defense is the Arian’s innate honesty. Stick with the truth, and you’ll come out ahead.

TAURUS

(April 20 to May 20) Your sensitivity to the needs of others is admirable.

But be careful to avoid those who would take unfair advantage of your good nature, especially where money is involved.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) Having an optimistic attitude is fine, as far as it goes. But don’t be lulled into a false sense of confidence.

There still are problems to deal with before you can totally relax.

TOGETHER AGAIN: Damien Leith and Darren Coggan will celebrate the songs of Lennon and McCartney during an acoustic concert at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre in August.

Celebrate songs of Lennon, McCartney and performing garnering acclaim from audiences throughout Australia.

Over the years, their paths have crossed many times and they always bandied around the idea of one day touring together.

It was a love of The Beatles that finally sparked them to seize the opportunity and the concept for Two Of Us was created.

To keep the songs true to how they would have sounded back when they were first penned, Darren and Damien keep it uncomplicated on stage, just a guitar, a piano and two voices.

“Damien and I were discussing how fabulous it would be to go back in time to 20 Forthlin

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TWO of Australia’s most prolific performers, Darren Coggan and Damien Leith, are back on stage in a tour dedicated to the most inspiring songwriters of all time, John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

Two Of Us - The Songs Of Lennon & McCartney is a magical and intimate acoustic portrait of the songs that changed the world.

The songbook traverses immortal songs from The Beatles treasure trove of pop history, along with the richness and diversity of Lennon and McCartney’s solo careers.

Darren and Damien are wellplaced to be paying homage to these iconic musicians; both have a long history of writing

SAGITTARIUS

A World of Musicals in Wangaratta

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might

feel somewhat “crabby,” as you fuss over plans that don’t seem to work out. Maybe you’re trying too hard. Ease up and let things happen without forcing them.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Heed that keen Leonine instinct. It’s trying to tell you to delay making a decision until you’re sure there are no hidden problems that could cause trouble later on.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This

is a good time to reach out to those who might be nursing hurt feelings over recent events.

Best advice: Ignore any pettiness that could delay the healing process.

LIBRA

(September 23 to October 22) Your understanding helps a colleague get through a difficult period. Although you didn’t do it for a reward, be assured that your actions will be repaid down the line.

(October 23 to November 21) You score some high marks in the workplace, which will count in your favor when you face the possibility of changing direction on your current career path.

(November 22 to December 21) Your goal lies straight ahead.

Stay focused on it and avoid distractions that could throw off your aim and cause potentially detrimental delays.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to

January 19) Keep that burst of exuberance in check and resist pushing through your new project before it’s ready. In your personal life, a family member again needs help.

AQUARIUS

(January 20 to February 18) Paying attention to your work is important this week. But so are your relationships with those special people in your life. Make time for them as well.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20)

Good news. Someone is about to repay a long-standing debt. But be warned. That same someone could try to charm you into lending it back unless you say no and mean it.

A MUSICAL gala with a star-studded international cast brings all the hits from London’s West End and New York’s Broadway to Wangaratta as part of a brand new show.

The World of Musicals in Concert has graced stages across the globe and features a world-class ensemble performing a revue of everyone’s favourite musical theatre shows, from unforgettable favourites like Fiddler on the Roof and Oklahoma, through to modern classics such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, The Lion King, We Will Rock You and Mamma Mia. Bring family and friends to The World of Musicals Concert at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Saturday, July 9 at 7.30pm with tickets available at www.wpacc.com.au.

Road in Liverpool and be a ‘fly on the wall’ witnessing the intuitive genius of John Lennon and Paul McCartney as they threw ideas back and forth writing their treasure trove of hits,” said Darren.

“Imagine hearing those songs as they were first written?

“As a songwriter myself, I really enjoy the feeling of performing songs in their original form - there is something very honest and emotionally raw that seems to allow the songs to breathe.”

For Damien, there has been something about The Beatles that has consistently inspired him throughout his career and continues to resonate with others.

Grounded exhibition by local artists AN exhibition of new artworks by Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance members will open at the Art Gallery on Ovens today.

The theme for the group exhibition is “Grounded” and references the fragility of life; the physical, emotional and environmental state in which humanity finds itself postCOVID 19.

Including photography, painting and printing-making to handmade books, it is open daily until July 11, from 10am until 4pm Monday to Friday and 10am until 2pm on Saturday and Sunday.

“The show so far has had an unbelievable response - we’re blown away by it,” he said.

“Darren and I both like to have a chat on stage, so not only are audiences hearing their favourite Beatles songs, but the show has a very personable feeing to it.”

The two hour show is back to back hits with songs like Hey Jude, All You Need Is Love, Help, Imagine, Mull Of Kintyre, Eleanor Rigby, Let It Be, Jealous Guy, Beautiful Boy and more.

Two Of Us - The Songs Of Lennon & McCartney will be presented at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Friday, August 26 and tickets are available at www. wpacc.com.au.

Kitty Flanagan is coming to Wangaratta STAR of Fisk, Utopia and Have You Been Paying Attention? Kitty Flanagan will perform live at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Friday, September 2.

The popular comedian and author of best-selling book called 488 Rules for life, Kitty is finally back on stage doing what she thinks she does best, solving the world’s problems.

See her from 7.30pm with tickets available at www. wpacc.com.au.

Wangaratta Farmers’ market THE next Wangaratta Farmers’ market will be held in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral on Saturday, July 9 from 8am.

Meet local farmers and makers and shop for seasonal produce including bread, cheeses, fruit, vegetables, eggs, pasta, preserves and more.

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BOARDING SCHOOL INFORMATION

| 2022 JUNE |FEB 2022

New boarding opportunities at Xavier College THE past two years have emphasised the importance of student wellbeing more than ever before.

For boarding students in particular, the need to connect with a welcoming and caring community is paramount.

As demonstrated by their decision to remain on campus during lockdowns, Xavier boarders appreciate the opportunity to live, work and play with their best mates.

For this year’s Captain of Boarding, Nick Honeyman, who comes from Canberra and his Year 12 colleague, Ed Plunkett from central Victoria, the decision to remain at school was almost a no-brainer.

“We have such a strong culture that the boarding house almost feels like home,” Nick explained.

“The school encourages

the students to be themselves and feel comfortable with who they are and while we live in our year groups, there is lots of interaction with the younger students so we feel like family.”

“No one escaped tough times during lockdown,” Nick observed.

“But the boarding community really rallied to look after each other.

“We call each other brothers because that’s how we feel and it probably explains why numbers are growing; this year we have 72 boarders, our biggest cohort for a long time.”

Xavier College is entering into an exciting period of growth.

This includes a new Year 7 and 8 building, which commenced construction in May, and an expansion of boarding opportunities.

Boarding for Years 7 and 8 will be available from 2024 in addition to the traditional Years 9 to 12 offering.

Academic excellence, music excellence and boarding scholarships continue to remain available from Year 7.

Bursaries (means-based application for seeking financial assistance) are also available for boarders.

Xavier prides itself on delivering a unique Jesuit education, and 2028 will mark 150 years of developing exceptional graduates through inspiring learning experiences.

Buoyed by strong recent VCE results and APS sporting success, the College now looks ahead with excitement and anticipation.

Xavier College is very much on the move.

CAMARADERIE: Boarders Patrick Wainwright and Mitch Loughnan with housemate Frankie the Golden Retriever.

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can take you there.

Join us for a Boarding House tour on Friday 25 February or personal tours can also be arranged – please email admissions@xavier.vic.edu.au or phone 9854 5307 for further details.

Learn more: xavier.vic.edu.au

A Xavier education is ‘Building the Possible’

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BOARDING SCHOOL INFORMATION

| 2022 JUNE |FEB 2022

From Bendigo to boarding MOVING schools can be a daunting experience, but for friends Sienna, Charlotte and Olivia, having someone familiar made a move to Melbourne Girls Grammar School (MGGS) from Bendigo easier.

The trio first met in primary school at St Joseph’s Bendigo.

They grew closer as they moved to Girton Grammar School and even more when they were preparing to move to MGGS. Olivia said moving to Melbourne together ‘wasn’t preplanned at all’.

“I remember when Sienna and I both went to a testing day at Melbourne Girls Grammar in Year 8,” she said.

“I was looking around at the other students and just saw her sitting there - it was pure coincidence; I didn’t even know she was going to it.”

The trio’s parents all attended Melbourne schools, which influenced their decision to attend boarding schools in Victoria’s capital city.

Olivia’s family has a history of boarding, with her older brother attending Melbourne Grammar.

Sienna and Charlotte’s parents grew up in Melbourne before moving to Bendigo.

Sienna said her parents, who attended Scotch College and MLC, had her name at several schools but loved MGGS and decided it

FAMILIAR: Friends Sienna, Charlotte and Olivia said the transition from country to city schooling was easier with some familiar faces.

was the perfect match for her.

Now two terms in, the friends have made the most of the school and living in the heart of Melbourne.

They have walked the Tan, shopped at Chapel Street and Melbourne Central, and explored the city and its sights.

They said they’ve enjoyed immersing themselves in the school activities and sports programs and also their newfound independence.

The trio credited the boarding house for an amazing transition program and added the staff worked hard to ensure boarders

felt comfortable in their new environment.

They agreed that having each other there made the transition into the school and boarding house easier and less daunting.

With their first semester at MGGS behind them, Olivia, Sienna, and Charlotte say they love their

new home now and are focused on achieving their goals, staying on top of their schoolwork, and getting involved in the school life.

To find out more about boarding at Melbourne Girls Grammar visit https://www. mggs.vic.edu.au/boarding-schoolmelbourne.

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BOARDING SCHOOL INFORMATION

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Food and friends - a day in the life of a boarder

THE Geelong College Boarding Captains, Sophie Dudley from Deniliquin and Chris Bowker from Princetown, shared their insights into this very special family.

“Our weekdays begin with a gentle wake up, but for us it is either the tutor on duty or one of the prefects who does the honours,” Chris said.

“We get ready for the day and head over to the Dining Hall for our favourite meal of the day with a hearty meal of bacon and eggs, croissants, cereal, or muffins.

“Senior school students then embark on a short walk to our house rooms and Middle Schoolers jump on the bus.”

“At recess we collect our snack from the Dining Hall (or the canteen at Middle School), the same with lunch, and we go and enjoy it with the day students, who are often jealous of our deliciously hot toasties,” Sophie added.

“After school, snacks await us in our common rooms and this is one of the best parts of the day as we get to debrief while enjoying a chocolate milk, scones or a cookie.

“Then there is sports practice or free time before we are eating again,” Chris laughed.

FOOD AND FRIENDS: Chris Bowker and Sophie Dudley from The Geelong College enjoying a hot chocolate.

“The dinner bell is rung at 5:45pm and we reunite in the Dining Hall.

“After everyone has finished their meal, we return to our

respective houses for structured study.”

“As a boarder, one of our most valued resources are our tutors, not just for their vast knowledge and

ability to keep us all on track, but for their kindness, dedication, and selection of silly jokes,” Sophie said.

“Each night we are lucky to have access to a maths, science or

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“After study we once again socialise in our house before getting organised for the next day and heading off to bed.”

“Our weekends include APS sport on Saturday mornings before we hang out with our boarding family, visit day friends or make the most of the down time to study or watch Netflix for the rest of the day,” Chris said.

“Every second Sunday we go on a fun outing and this year we have been to Adventure Park in Lorne, shopping in Melbourne, Tree Surfing and go-karting.

“We have also had time with our families over the boarders’ weekend.

“These weekend activities are always such fun and a great way to build friendships and make memories that stay will with us forever.”

Boarding is a great experience not just because of the resources but because of the unbreakable friendships and connections formed within the tight knit community.

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Connectedness and care BOARDERS are a highly valued and integral part of Caulfield Grammar School - the heartbeat of their Caulfield Campus.

Since its foundation in 1881, Caulfield Grammar School is a boarding school dedicated to providing rural and international students with access to its innovative learning programs.

Located conveniently close to Melbourne’s CBD, the school is highly regarded for providing a thriving learning environment.

“Caulfield Grammar School places great importance on students achieving their academic potential and in fostering a strong sense of personal responsibility,” Tim Gallop, Head of Boarding said.

“Students choose from an extensive list of learning programs, along with cocurricular activities such as music, theatre, visual arts, dance, sport, community service and leadership programs.”

Caulfield Grammar’s Morcom House caters for girls and boys in Years 9 to 12.

Students are supported to develop a ‘mind for life’ and feel empowered, deeply engaged and encouraged to follow whatever path they choose.

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Modern accommodation and facilities are designed to complement the learning program, with configurations ranging from single-bed to three-bed options.

Girls and boys share recreational and dining facilities but are accommodated in separate boarding houses.

“Caulfield Grammar’s pastoral care program importantly supports the physical, mental,

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KING VALLEY NEWS Whitfield trash and treasure THE trash and treasure outlet at the King Valley Community Memorial Hall in Whitfield will now be open on the first and third Saturdays of July and August.

It will be open this Saturday from 10am until 2pm (cash only) with funds raised supporting the community facility and if you have donations, call Ange on 5729 8487.

Community lunch in Edi Upper The next King Valley community lunch will be held at the Edi Upper Hall on Thursday, July 7 from 12pm.

RSVP is required one week prior by calling Therese on 5729 3603.

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By ANITA McPHERSON THE recently formed King Valley Resident’s Association (KVRA) is continuing to build, gathering a wide variety of concerns, interests and ideas from those attending their monthly meetings.

At the first meeting in January, more than 100 impromptu responses were collected on the night from an estimated 80 people who came along.

Since then, an overarching theme of “SEE”, covering Social, Environmental and Economic factors, is being developed.

The KVRA says it is working to find a balance of these factors, captured by almost a third of responses to the question of how they saw the King Valley’s future.

A wide variety of concerns and issues were raised, although the association’s data indicates almost

40 per cent related to inadequate environmental consideration, inadequate roads and infrastructure.

At the June meeting of the group, around a dozen people gathered to discuss issues affecting residents while also reviewing the responses to the survey from the first meeting in January.

Founding member Kaye O’Kane said the association wanted to ensure they achieved a good balance to ensure voices from all areas of interest were heard.

“It’s about being a community where everyone’s different ways of life and interests are welcomed, supported and celebrated, which is what makes the King Valley an interesting and unique place,” she said.

“While a core committee has been formed, we are happy to hear from others who would like to be involved.”

Asked what they loved about the King Valley, its natural landscape, sense of community and peacefulness were re-occurring themes from close to 60 per cent of respondents.

At the June meeting, those who attended said more surveys should be distributed in order to capture more data in the hope of reaching as many residents as possible, and its meetings would remain open to all.

Among the issues raised were concerns over the timing of planned burns, the reference and reliance by bodies such as the Rural City of Wangaratta on outdated community plans which needed to be kept updated and waste management in the region - particularly during busy tourism times.

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AT the last meeting the Moyhu Lions Club, president Nicole Lindsay (left) welcomed guests including Senior Constable Jason Bray from the Moyhu Police Station (centre) and (right) Beck Meyer, a parent and member of the Moyhu and District Preschool and Occasional Care Committee.

The Moyhu Lions donated a box of Lions trauma teddies to SC Bray, with a previous donation from the Moyhu and District Preschool having assisted in their purchase.

Nicole also presented fuel vouchers to guest Kane Scanlon for the Scanlon family.

King Valley residents meeting THE next meeting of the King Valley Residents Association will be held on Tuesday, July 12 at 6pm at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve.

All interested are welcome to attend.

WANGARATTA Garden Club is holding a home made soup luncheon at a cost of $2 for the meeting on Thursday, July 7 starting at 12.30pm at the Seventh Day Adventists Church in Phillipson Street. Guest speaker will be a horticulturist from the rural city. All past and present members are most welcome. The club will hold its regular meeting after the luncheon.

WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club is holding a bus trip to Beechworth today, Wednesday, June 29, leaving Wareena Park at 9.30am and visiting Burke Museum, with lunch at a Chinese restaurant followed by a visit to Beechworth Honey.

The club is also planning a breakfast at the Gateway at 8am on Friday, July 1.

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

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.

dent’s association which will be distributed to around 30 community and local groups, and ensure broad communication to the community is achieved through existing channels such as the Whitfield and surrounds Facebook page.

The KVRA plans to consolidate their committee to further focus on the development of social, environmental and economic factors matters in the King Valley.

A police report also noted a serious problem with emergency vehicles recently getting bogged on the oval at the Whitfield Recreation with a request made for a helipad to be installed.

The focus of the next meeting of the King Valley Resident’s Association will be to organise a community event, with the meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 12 at 6.00pm at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve.

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.

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

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

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

WANGARATTA Concert Band rehearses on Mondays from 6.45pm to 9pm at the Avian Park Raceway Band Room in Newman Street. New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448.

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

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

ROYAL Children’s Hospital Wangaratta Auxiliary will hold a street stall

SOCIAL CALENDAR at the kiosk on the corner of Murphy and Reid Streets on Thursday, June 23, with knitted goods and baked items including freshly-made lamingtons available.

THE Australian Plant Society (Wangaratta) will hold its next meeting on Thursday, June 23 from 7pm at the Masonic Hall in Appin Street.

Guest speakers will be John and Joye Podubinski, on the theme ‘From There to Here’, focusing on the move from their previous to their current property and how it affected their gardening efforts.

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

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

VETERAN and family morning tea is held at the Wangaratta RSL on the second Tuesday of each month.

All ex-service personnel are most welcome, for further information contact 0447 217 768.

OSTINATO Wangaratta and District Community Choir meets each Tuesday from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Log

Cabin, corner Faithfull and Chisholm Streets, Wangaratta.

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

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

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

For more information, phone 0418 574 404.

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 BLOKES Time Out conducts regular gatherings and activities on the third Saturday of the month.

For more information, visit gritandresilience@wangaratta.vic. gov.au

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.

CYCLING Without Age Wangaratta offers free tri-shaw rides to the elderly, and to people of any age with disabilities or reduced mobility.

The group provides regular rides around Wangaratta to people living at home, or living in care.

For more information, phone 0418 387 089 or email cwawangaratta@ gmail.com

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.

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TOPS weight supporting group meets at The Centre each Monday from 5pm to 6pm, offering encouragement and great company to support locals in managing their weight.

For more information, phone 0458 374 261.

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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

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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).

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. with his Touring Car. PHOTOS: Kieren Tilly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.”

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

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

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

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.

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Vanquished Millman ponders his future

JOHN Millman hopes he hasn’t played his last Wimbledon after conceding his battered body can only take so much.

Millman endured a firstround exit with a 6-3 2-6 6-3 6-4 loss to Serbia’s 25th seed Miomir Kecmanovic on day one of the championships, then revealed his distinguished career was coming to an end.

“Obviously I enjoy playing out here but definitely there’s a used-by date,” the 33-yearold told AAP.

“And when that comes, I think I’ll put the feet up a little bit, play a little golf and I look forward to it actually.

“I look forward to when I can kind of rest the body.

“I’ve got a fair few labral tears in my hip and I’ve had back problems for a long time now.

“It’s just one of those things, tennis is a physical sport.

There’s a lot of wear and tear on the body.”

The only Australian to have conquered Roger Federer at a grand slam this century,

Millman desperately hopes to play the US Open, the scene of his famous triumph in 2018.

“So I think I’ll at least extend it up until then and, if I can get some good results and the body holds together, then we’ll see what happens,” he said.

Asked if the Australian Open could prove his swan song, Millman said: “We’ll see”.

“To be honest, I just haven’t given it much thought. I literally have for a long time taken it one block at a time and I am

relatively satisfied with the fact that I’ve given it a good nudge.

“But if you can get a run in the big tournaments, you want to be playing them. And if I do, we’ll be having the same conversation then.”

His earth-moving fourthround victory over Federer at Flushing Meadows vaulted the popular Queenslander into his only grand slam quarter-final.

He almost shocked the 20-times grand slam champion again at the 2020 Austral-

which sounds probably a little bit silly,” he said.

“Whenever I’ve got to represent the country - obviously Davis Cup, but also the Olympics. I love playing the Olympics.

“And qualifying here at Wimbledon for the first time in 2015 was one of my favourite moments.

“I mean, back then I never knew what type of career I was going to have.

“That’s right up there with one of my best feelings I’ve had in tennis.”

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ian Open, falling in a fifth-set super-tiebreaker that he led 8-4.

The only other Australian to topple the Swiss master at a major was Pat Rafter at the 1999 French Open, when Federer was a teenager.

Yet Millman, the world No.89 who peaked at No.33 in October 2018, doesn’t rank his career-defining victory over the long-time former world No.1 as his highlight.

“There’s been other things that I probably hold a little bit higher than that match,

LEGACY: Majak Daw, the first Sudanese-born player to reach the AFL, has retired from football.

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Trail-blazer Majak Daw retires from the AFL

MAJAK Daw’s inspirational football journey has come to an end with the first Sudanese-born AFL player calling it quits.

The 31-year-old has ended his 12year career, effective immediately, after fresh injury troubles halted a potential fairytale return with Melbourne.

Daw played 54 games for North Melbourne before being picked up by the Demons ahead

of the 2021 season.

The utility did not add to his career games tally at Melbourne but has lost no fans for the mental resilience he has shown to remain in the AFL system.

Daw survived a fall off the Bolte Bridge in 2018, recovering from serious hip and pelvic injuries to play AFL again for the Kangaroos in 2020.

An injury to Melbourne captain Max Gawn two weeks ago opened a

potential vacancy for Daw as a ruckman for the Demons.

However, Daw suffered an injury setback of his own and was unable to further press his claims in the VFL with the Casey Demons.

“I am extremely grateful for the opportunities that North Melbourne and Melbourne have provided me over the last 12 years,” Daw said in a statement released by the Demons.

“I walk away from the game with

Kokkinakis books dream date with Djokovic THANASI Kokkinakis “can’t wait” after breaking his Wimbledon hoodoo to set up a second-round blockbuster with three-time defending champion Novak Djokovic.

Five long years since his last appearance at the All England Club, Kokkinakis continued his 2022 renaissance with a watershed 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 7-5 victory over Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak on Monday.

After two previous firstround defeats, plus two unsuccessful qualifying campaigns, the 26-year-old is finally savouring his maiden win on London’s hallowed grass courts.

“I’m super happy with how the result panned out. A lot of doubt coming into the tournament. Wasn’t sure how I’d pull up, how I’d play, if I would even play,” Kokkinakis said, having hurt his left knee in an on-court tumble at Surbiton three weeks ago.

The South Australian’s rich reward is a show-court showdown on Wednesday with Djokovic, the 20-times grand slam champion chasing a seventh Wimbledon crown - and fourth straight.

“Can’t wait. Can’t wait for the opportunity,” Kokkinakis said.

“Definitely was in the back

of my mind playing that match. I obviously saw the draw.

“I’m not one of those people that doesn’t look ahead.

I knew I had a tough match obviously first, but definitely knew what was at stake.”

Djokovic opened his title bid with a scratchy 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 victory over Korean Soonwoo Kwon under a closed roof on centre court.

The Serbian superstar’s only previous clash with Kokkinakis also came at a grand slam when Djokovic edged the Australian 6-4 6-4 6-4 in a centre-court duel in Paris seven years ago.

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immense pride in what I’ve been able to achieve and the challenges I’ve been able to overcome.

“With my current injury troubles, I’ve taken the opportunity to reflect on where I’m at and where I’m heading and in speaking with my management and the club, we’ve all agreed that the timing is right for me to retire from the game.

“By stepping away at this stage of the season I can focus on the next

stage of my life and spend much more time on my most important and favourite job, being a loving and caring father to my son Hendrix.

“I would like to thank my family, friends, teammates, coaches and the wider football community for their support and care during my time in the industry. I walk away from the game with life-long memories, friendships and real pride in what I’ve achieved.”

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Victorian Ham set for Swans’ AFLW top pick FOR a second consecutive season, Victorian clubs are set to look on in envy as the top AFLW draft prospect shuns their home state to head north as the No.1 pick.

Expansion club Sydney have the first pick in Wednesday night’s draft and are widely tipped to snap up Melburnian Montana Ham with their prized top selection.

Making that possible was Ham’s recent decision to nominate for the NSW draft pool, citing lifestyle and future career reasons.

That means the 18-year-old can only be selected by Sydney or GWS.

Ham’s decision follows fellow Victorian Charli Rowbottom’s call last year to nominate for the Queensland draft pool, where she was taken as pick No.1 by Gold Coast.

Another Victorian, Sofia Hurley, has also nominated for the NSW draft pool and is expected to be picked up early by Sydney.

Drafts are still state-based as the AFLW is semi-professional and part-time.

A big-bodied onballer who is strong overhead, Ham is arguably the draft’s premier midfielder.

She dominated for NAB League premiers Western

Jets and was an All-Australian and Vic Metro MVP, averaging 22.7 disposals (13.3 contested), 5.3 tackles and a goal per match.

Jasmine Fleming, daughter of former Australian cricketer Damien Fleming, could land at Hawthorn at pick No.2.

Later in the draft, Victorian Yasmin Duursma could head to Port Adelaide, where older brother Xavier plays AFL, after nominating for the SA draft pool.

The first round stretches out to 36 selections due to expansion and priority assistance picks.

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Excellent round eight of junior netball ROUND eight of Wangaratta Netball Association’s junior season was played over the weekend with results as follows: Premier League A: Saints Black 14 (Brooke Parolin) def by Rovers Brown 29 (Milla Schubert).

Rovers Gold 13 (Tilly Flynn) def by Magpies Black 33 (Georgie Canning).

Magpies White 26 (Lily Cairns) def Magpies Pink 18 (Lily Lyster).

Premier League B: Rovers Navy 15 (Faithe Butterworth) def Saints Red 7 (Ben Mcmasters).

Milawa Red 18 (Jorja Sessions) def by Rovers Yellow 27 (Ava Cannata).

Rovers Pink 26 (Ally Nolan) def Whorouly Lions 9 (Tully Frasca).

Section 1: Tarrawingee 4 (Kyanna Payne) def by Greta Dev 14 (Imogen Mattey).

Yarra Sevens 18 (Ruby O’Kane) def by Milawa Blue 20 (Lilly Hooper).

Rovers Orange 23 (Kayley Butera) def Rovers White 18 (Rosie Welch).

Section 2: Dynamite 22 (Maddie Camplin) def The Rockets 10 (Mackenzie Rea).

Moyhu Dev 23 (Brylee Dacre) def Rovers Black 8 (Lily Garolami).

Swifts 13 (Pippa O’Connor) def

Hotshots 10 (Amy Bouchier).

Section 3: Whorouly Cubs 14 (Jasmine Uebergang) def Alpha Wolves 6 (Tarni White).

Netburners 14 (Mia Crimmins) def Doves 8 (Eva Dale).

Wang Stars 17 (Mahlee Hartwig) def Star Strikers 4 (Pippa Semmens).

Section 4: Wild West 5 (PaigeLee Dummett) def by Panthers 28 (Charlotte Walker).

Milawa Saints 17 (Allie Mckenzie) def Wolf Pack 4 (Indie Mawson).

Renegades 22 (Yasmeen Sandhu) def Firebirds 10 (Charlotte Smith).

GREAT CONTEST: Matlida Dean tries to get a pass past Maya Membrey.

LOBBED: Remy McConchie in action.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

MATCH REVIEW

ROUND

12

FOGGY TUSSLE: The under 12 match between College and Myrtleford Red was fought out on a Barr 2 oval mired in fog, with visibility often an issue.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

AROUND THE CORNER: Charlie O’Brien wheels around and boots the ball downfield.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

GROUND BALL: Max McMahon works to gather the ball under pressure.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

PRESSURE: Cooper Allan tries to boot the ball clear of the contest.

PHOTO: Eva Kralova

DISPOSAL: Ollie Parr gets the clearance in the Junior Magpies’ under 12 match against Tigers.

PHOTO: Leah Comensoli

SNAPSHOT: Keegan Anderson tries to snap a cheeky goal over Tigers’ defender Ryan McKay’s head in the under 17s.

PHOTO: Leah Comensoli

UNDER 17 SCOREBOARD Kangaroos Benalla Bulldogs

2.2 2.0

4.3 6.0

4.6 7.0

UNDER 14 SCOREBOARD 8.8 (56) 8.1 (49)

GOALS: KANGAROOS: P. Coleman 2, S. Turla 2, J. Blake 1, R. Downing 1, J. Hansen 1, C. Hughes 1. BENALLA BULLDOGS: M. Macfarlane 3, J. Liddington 2, A. Arbuthnot 1, S. Begley 1, J. Chee 1.

BEST: KANGAROOS: P. Coleman, T. Hogan, C. McCormack, C. Hines, J. Jones, J. Finlayson. BENALLA BULLDOGS: R. Sammon, J. Chee, B. Calvert, M. Macfarlane, B. Spinks, R. Storer.

College Myrtleford

1.0 7.1

5.2 7.3 10.6 13.12

7.6 (48) 19.15 (129)

GOALS: COLLEGE: R. Harvey 2, J. Brenia 1, J. Brewer 1, J. Cook 1, L. Jones 1, C. Lugg 1. MYRTLEFORD: J. Walton 7, H. Stripeikis 4, T. Thomason 3, T. Miller 2, G. Benson 1, S. Crisp 1, J. Hazeldine 1. BEST: COLLEGE: R. Harvey, A. Kennedy, J. Brewer, C. Lugg, J. Brenia, L. Niklaus. MYRTLEFORD: T. Thomason, F. Jones, J. Hazeldine, J. Browne, J. Skahill, J. Walton.

Benalla Giants Imperials

6.5 0.0

11.5 0.0

13.6 0.0

17.11 (113) 1.0 (6)

GOALS: BENALLA GIANTS: S. Cox 7, M. Cullen 4, T. Binion 1, R. Ely 1, J. Martin 1, F. Weeks 1, H. Willett 1, unknown 1. IMPERIALS: D. Savage 1. BEST: BENALLA GIANTS: J. Martin, W. Botten, H. Willett, L. McNeill, S. Cox, A. McDonald. IMPERIALS: J Marek, J. Dieckmann, H. Barry, N. Kjar, D. O’Sullivan, M. Schultz.

Junior Magpies Tigers

3.4 1.2

9.8 13.12 1.2 1.5

17.18 (120) 3.6 (24)

GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: S. Comensoli 5, J. James 4, A. Newton 3, K. Anderson 2, B. Newton 2, L. Barbour 1. TIGERS: D. Cleal 1, J. Correll 1, R. McKay 1. BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: S. Comensoli, A. Newton, J. James, L. Barbour, R. Dalton, K. Burrows. TIGERS: H. Correll, B. Hogan, A. Vearing, E. White, S. Allan, H. Mullane.

College Myrtleford

3.1 1.1

6.6 3.1

8.8 5.1

UNDER 12 SCOREBOARD 10.15 (75) 5.3 (33)

GOALS: COLLEGE: F. Burgan 4, T. Fieldew 3, H. Bowman 1, N. Monk 1, K. Tonkin 1. MYRTLEFORD: A. Morgan 2, B. McMasters 1, J. Notrianni 1. BEST: COLLEGE: F. Burgan, H. McKenzie, N. Monk, T. Fieldew, K. Tonkin, T. Massey-Chase.

MYRTLEFORD: J. Notarianni, R. Lennane, J. Novak, O. Benson, J. Bruneau.

Centrals Bright

3.4 0.0

9.5 3.2

14.9 3.2

16.12 (108) 4.3 (27)

GOALS: CENTRALS: R. Parsons 5, C. Ormond 3, H. McDonald 2, R. McNamara 2, B. Blackford 1, C. Boman 1, H. Cornhill 1, C. Curr 1. BRIGHT: T. Brierty 1, L. Carey 1, A. Grasser 1, A. Hargreaves 1. BEST: CENTRALS: K. Wohlers, A. Jayet, R. McNamara, S. Johnson, R. Parsons, E. Miliankos-King.

BRIGHT: D. Hika, F. Stephens, O. Dalbosco, H. Wilson, L. Carey, H. Johnston.

Benalla Giants Imperials

0.2 1.1

1.2 6.4

3.5 8.4

3.6 (24) 15.5 (95)

GOALS: BENALLA GIANTS: O. Boyle 1, M. Cooney 1, M. Smyth 1.

IMPERIALS: B. Benton 4, A. Direen 4, M. Gay 2, H. Allen 1, C. Flynn 1, M. Marek 1, B. McMonigle 1, W. Prebble 1. BEST: BENALLA GIANTS: X. Wapling, O. Boyle, R. Levy, K. Dervish, M. Smyth, J. Mathieson.

IMPERIALS: A. Direen, B. Benton, N. Kjar, H. O’Brien, C. Flynn, M. Marek.

Kangaroos Benalla Bulldogs

7.4 0.1

14.8 17.14 0.1 0.1

24.14 (158) 0.1 (1)

GOALS: KANGAROOS: J. Coleman 7, E. Clayton 4, W. Graham 4, H. Pople 3, A. Brett 1, A. Hines 1, B. Hiskins 1, K. Jackson 1, H. Laverty 1, J. Scheier 1. BEST: KANGAROOS: J. Coleman, L. Pizzini, A. Hines, H. Laverty, E. Clayton, J. Scheier. Benalla Bulldogs: C. Breheny, H. Carter, R. Robertson, X. Rhodes, M. Beaton, T. Reeve.

Junior Magpies Tigers

3.1 5.3

5.3 7.5

8.9 7.6

16.9 (105) 8.6 (54)

GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: B. Newton 7, C. Bott 5, J. Comensoli 2, H. Allan 1, N. Graham 1. Tigers: M. Correll 2, L. Webb 2, X. Singleton 1, Z. Carroll 1, D. Hooper 1, R. Webb 1. BEST: Junior Magpies: B. Newton, C. Bott, J. Hewitt, C. Allan, J. Holmes, H. Allan. Tigers: L. Webb, M. Correll, L. Curro, W. Simpson, S. Saunders, R. Webb.

Kangaroos Benalla Bulldogs

2.5 0.0

4.6 0.0

6.10 0.0

7.12 (54) 0.0 (0)

GOALS: KANGAROOS: A. Symons 2, H. Ackerly 1, I. Chilcott 1, J. Crotty 1, A. McCoy 1, M. Murphy 1. BEST: KANGAROOS: K. White, J. Crotty, C. Kelly, H. Ackerly, W. Wahlert, T. Burke. BENALLA BULLDOGS: K. Thwaites, H. Ross, J. Lewis, M. O’Connor, L. Boulton, J. Montgomery.

College Myrtleford Red

2.2 0.1

2.4 0.2

5.6 0.4

9.12 (66) 0.4 (4)

GOALS: COLLEGE: N. Allan 3, H. Allan 2, C. O’Brien 2, C. Bowman 1, L. Sims 1. BEST: COLLEGE: C. O’Brien, L. Sims, N. Allan, R. Monk, B. Hallinan, L. Dillon. MYRTLEFORD RED: N. Harris, B. Parolin, H. Durling, M. Morgan, A. Cooke, M. McMahon.

Centrals Bright

0.0 0.3

0.1 1.5

0.3 1.7

0.6 (6) 1.7 (13)

GOALS: BRIGHT: A. Payne 1. BEST: CENTRALS: N. Paul, S. Gales, B. Johns, L. Ring, A. Fraser, I. Boulton. BRIGHT: H. Bruneau, G. Banks, O. Lewis, C. Garratt, N. White, O. Kelly.

Benalla Giants Imperials

1.0 0.1

1.4 0.2

3.4 2.3

7.4 (46) 2.4 (16)

GOALS: BENALLA GIANTS: J. Binion 1, C. Bowen 1, N. Cooney 1, A. Lowe 1, R. McCarthy 1, T. Mount 1, M. Willett 1. IMPERIALS: J. Ambrose 1, Z. Hogan 1. BEST: BENALLA GIANTS: X. De Fazio, J. Davis, J. Binion, N. Cooney, T. Mount, M. Willett. IMPERIALS: W. Startin, T. Pearson, Z. Hogan, L. Campbell, R. Ingleton, L. Jones.

Junior Magpies

0.2

0.3

2.6

5.11 (41)

Tigers

0.1

0.1

0.4

0.4 (4)

GOALS: JUNIOR MAGPIES: W. James 2, H. Allan 1, S. McIntosh 1, J. McNeill 1. BEST: JUNIOR MAGPIES: O. Parr, K. Ross, S. Briggs, C. Wright, M. James, C. Littel. TIGERS: X. Sheldon, B. Kantor, T. Jones, H. Gibb, N. Damon, M. Flanigan.

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CHALLENGE: Wangaratta City’s Connor Delaney tackles.

GOAL: Dan Kelly finds the back of the net with a header. PHOTOS: Janet Watt

CONTEST: Wangaratta City’s Cooper Patterson jostles for the ball.

Devils shocked by driven Myrtleford

By WILLSON MACK

MYRTLEFORD has snapped their seven game losing streak to Wangaratta City with a 4-2 victory at South Wangaratta Reserve on Sunday.

Three goals were scored in the final 20 minutes in an excellent spectacle for spectators.

The Savoys led for the majority of the match after Jack Milford scored in the 29th minute but Devils opportunist Dan Kelly levelled in the 64th minute with a header to

set up a grandstand finish.

But it was the away team that put the foot down as Connor Caponecchia (68th) and Kaden Saric (70th) found the back of the net in quick succession to jump out to a 3-1 lead with just 20 minutes to play.

It was Devils’ youngster Connor Delaney who gave his side some hope when he finished with success with 15 minutes to play to put the home team one goal away from equalising, However, the subbed-on Lewis Halloway put the re-

sult beyond doubt for Myrtleford in the 86th minute as his side grabbed an upset win.

Wangaratta coach Daniel Vasilevski believes Myrtleford are going to be a real threat in the second half of the season.

“Credit to Myrtleford they were the better side,” Vasilevski said.

“They were more organised and their will to win was greater than ours which is a bit of a concern.

“The first half was really disappointing but we picked

FIRST OF MANY: Matilda Aggenbach slotted her first senior goal on Sunday, sealing the Lady Devils’ 3-1 win over Melrose.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

it up in the second and created a few chances but we still conceded three goals.

“They’re probably the toughest team we’ve played and I think they’ll be pushing for a trophy later this year.”

The Devils were hit with interruptions before kick-off with Oscar O’Keefe having to pull out with illness.

“We had a late withdrawal and then we’ve got players like Liam Nash and Vitaly Leschen who are injured so we’ve always got new players coming in which is unset-

tling,” Vasilevski said.

“Our midfield is always changing too with injuries so we’re a bit light on with players at the moment but hopefully ‘Nashy’ will be back in the next couple of weeks.

“Kai did well in the midfield yesterday (Sunday) but we certainly missed ‘Nashy’s’ energy and drive in the their.”

Wangaratta have now fallen five points behind Cobram who are on top of the table, while they’re four behind Albury United.

The Devils do have a game

in hand though and are also set to play United late in the season so their aspirations of finishing at the top haven’t completely evaporated.

“As long as we keep winning and then beat United you never know but we have made it tough on ourselves,” Vasilevski said.

“We just need to focus on playing each game because I think we’ve gotten a bit ahead of ourselves.

“We need to take it one game at a time.”

The Devils face St Pats at Alexandra Park on Sunday.

CAN’T STOP HER: Beth Cope was one of the standouts in both games.

Back-to-back wins a huge positive for Lady Devils

By NATHAN DE VRIES IT’S been a busy week for Wangaratta’s division one women’s team, backing up from a gutsy 1-0 loss to Albury Hotspurs last Thursday to smash out a 3-1 win over Melrose FC on Sunday.

The Lady Devils, who suffered an embarrassing 1-8 defeat the previous week to Hotspurs in the FA Cup final, came out eager to prove to all they were a side to be reckoned with, and

kept a 0-0 scoreline up to half-time.

While Wangaratta did concede a late goal in the 55th minute, coach Lockie Campbell said it was definitely a positive result.

“They were all pumped for it, and it was hard coming off a big loss on Saturday night in the FA Cup, but that game definitely didn’t show our true side,” he said.

“We bounced back against Hotspurs on Thursday night

and we kept them nil all to half-time then they just got on top of us towards the end of the game.

“When I say ‘got on top of us’, they got through one lucky break - we had all the chances but again we’re not putting them away like we should be.

“It’s that feeling, they all wanted it, they all had the power and drive to go do what they wanted to do, which was great.”

With just two days of recovery before their next

match against Melrose FC, the list was understandably sore, but managed to put forward a full side, just in the nick of time.

“It was a bit hard this weekend, because Wangaratta played Myrtleford as a club at home, and we played Melrose over at Melrose,” Campbell said.

“So we had under 17 girls playing in Wangaratta who then had to zoom up to Albury, and they got there at 10 minutes to kick off - that

was half the group, pretty much.

“After that, it wasn’t much of a full-team warm up and I wasn’t sure if everyone was going to be on the same page or not.

“We got out on the field and the first half was played well, it wasn’t played great, but Melrose scored a goal.

“After that, they came in at half-time and the energy was still there, I said ‘we aren’t playing badly, these are the things we need to fix, and if we fix them I can

see this being our game’.

“Sure enough, for once they listened to me, they went out there and fixed it, and they were able to put another three goals past Melrose and kept them to none during that half - it was just unreal.”

Naomi Howe (62’), Beth Cope (69’) and Matilda Aggenbach (82’) all contributed on the scoreboard, with the side coming together to celebrate Aggenbach’s first senior goal.

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Fond memories of a racing icon

By GRAEME TAYLOR

THE local horse racing fraternity is mourning the loss of Peter William Noel MacAllister, who passed away last Thursday.

Peter retired from the Wangaratta Turf Club in 2003, the same year that stayer Makybe Diva began a six-race winning sequence in a maiden at the Wangaratta racecourse.

The champion mare would go on to win three Melbourne Cups.

Peter came to Wangaratta in 1989 to take on the position of secretary/manager at the Wangaratta Turf Club, following an 11 year stint as secretary of the Albury Racing Club.

His time at Albury, a club with 170 years of history, saw many new and improved facilities commence in 1980 on.

He had come a long way from selling race books at Flemington as a kid, then developing his passion for racing administration by working in the race day office at Casterton.

Peter came to a racing club rich in history having held its first race in 1845 on a property known as Little Plains at North Wangaratta.

In 1857, the present site on the banks of the Three Mile Creek was selected for the racecourse.

During his 13 odd years reign at Wangaratta, Peter would oversee many course improvements including the development of improved facilities for members and guests, a covered betting ring, improved training facilities and the construction of the chute for sprint races.

Peter was an astute administrator, diligent with the club’s finances and worked closely with the committee at all times.

His service to the Wangaratta Turf Club was recognised with life membership and induction into the club’s Hall of Fame in 2017.

Racing at Wangaratta is popular with owners and trainers from both sides of the border and Peter played a major role in establishing its high standing within the racing fraternity.

A funeral service celebrating Peter’s life will be held in the Maple Room at Wangaratta Turf Club at 2pm tomorrow.

FINAL FAREWELL: The life of racing stalwart Peter MacAllister will be celebrated at the Wangaratta Turf Club tomorrow.

11 NETBALL REPORT Defenders lead Magpies to dominant 15-goal victory ROUND

By WILLSON MACK

PINPOINT: Amy Byrne lines her shot up in Wangaratta’s win.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

SEARCHING: Issy Byrne finds a teammate.

WANGARATTA netballers got back on the winners list with a 15-goal victory over Wodonga at Norm Minns Oval on Saturday.

A massive 17-goal second quarter blitz set Magpies up for a comfortable 45-30 win off the back of outstanding performances from Katie Dean and Hannah Grady in the defensive end.

Georgia Clark couldn’t be contained by the Wodonga defenders amassing 32 goals, while Amy Byrne chipped in with 13.

Wangaratta co-coach Chaye Crimmins was pleased with her team’s showing.

“The game was really good,” Crimmins said.

“The second quarter was good, we were able to convert the turnovers and the first half we really played some good netball.

“We played a patient game and applied some really good defensive pressure.

“It was great to get the win.”

The efforts on defense were noticed by Crimmins.

“Our defensive pressure from attackers all the way

through to the defensive end,” she said.

“That was something we wanted to improve.

“Improvements I think will come from our growing confidence with each other and continuing to play basic netball well.

“The weekend off is going to be good, we will be able to rest and re coup as a group and come out with some good netball the week after.”

The Magpies remain in fourth spot on the ladder, a win behind Yarrawonga after they lost to Lavington on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Wangaratta Rovers were no match for Wodonga Raiders at Birralee Park on Saturday.

The Hawks never got close to the Raiders as they went down 52-37 at the final whistle.

Wodonga Raiders shooter Taylor Donelan couldn’t be stopped by Wangaratta Rovers’ defenders, racking up 41 goals, while Blaynee House was also terrific.

For the Hawks it was Mikaela Trethowan who continued her strong season, while Sarah Riches gave it her all, shooting 23 goals.

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Stingrays smash personal bests THE Wangaratta Stingrays Swim Club hosted a short course meet on Sunday, June 26 at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Sixteen swim clubs from the region supported the event with 152 swimmers competing, the Wangaratta Stingrays had 14 swimmers compete all gaining pleasing results.

Lucy Beavis gained second place in her 50m backstroke, while Isla Broomfield swam home with a 10.99

second personal best (PB) in her 50m breaststroke.

The high-fiving Chapman sisters gained PBs in their races with Arabella shaving 6.84 seconds off her 100m freestyle and Clementine dropping 8.96 seconds off her 50m freestyle.

Daisy Howell blitzed her time by 2.15 seconds, while Lucinda Judd smashed her time by 4.84 seconds in their 50m freestyles.

Hannah Sanders dropped a whopping 7.01 seconds off

her time in her 200m freestyle, Lexie Looby raced home with a 14.57 second PB in her 100m IM and Lucy Sinclair glided into her 50m freestyle with a 1.84 second PB. Eliza Looby smashed the competition in her 50m and 100m freestyle, gaining first place in both events.

Matthew Mace proved he was the one to beat with first place results in his 100m freestyle and 100m backstroke.

Emily Martens shaved

5.03 seconds off her 50m breastroke, while sister Tayah brought home medals in all four of her events and a 4.56 second PB in her 200m backstroke.

Darcy Sanders shaved time off both his 50m and 100m freestyle races bringing home two medals.

The swimmers will continue to train hard for the upcoming Countries Short Course Championships held in Melbourne at the end of July.

STARS: (Back L-R) Matthew Mace, Emily Martens, Tayah Martens, Hannah Sanders, Lexie Looby, Isla Broomfield, (front L-R) Darcy Sanders, Lucinda Judd, Lucy Sinclair, Eliza Looby.

FOOTBALL REVIEW

ROUND

11

ON THE BOOT: Chloe Mizzi sends one long.

GOAL: Mikaela Trethowan is swamped by her teammates.

AGILE: Clare Collins finds space.

Rovers open women down Raiders

By JESS WHITEHEAD, CELIA PIESSE and RICK MARKLEW IT was a win five years in the making for the Rovers open women when we defeated the Wodonga Raiders at Birallee Park after the senior men’s game at 4:30pm on Saturday afternoon.

The Rovers had never beaten the Raiders before but went into the game looking to take the pressure up to the competition favourites.

Rovers had three girls playing their final game for the season.

Nikita Brown who has been accepted into the police academy, Kate Burns who is having a knee scrape, and Amy Fuller is off trekking around.

The first quarter was a real arm wrestle in near perfect conditions.

Jo Maples had the ball on a string, outmaneuvering her opponent to take four or five marks in the first quarter.

Emma Gosbell ran amok through the middle, Mik Trethowan was running hard and breaking the lines

and Amy Fuller was playing like a veteran beating her opponent to the footy again and again.

The talk, especially from the back six, stood out.

Kate Burns was directing traffic and Lily Kozuharoff and Bianca Mulqueen were sharing the ruck duties and were putting their bodies on the line with every contest.

The Hawks bench was left empty after a head collision between Caz Sammon and Deb Plattfuss in the second half which saw Caz unable to return to the field after half-time.

Helen Collins stepped up and went on in the third quarter after a finger dislocation injury to Dakota McAliece.

It wasn’t until the last quarter that the Rovers were able to really take hold of the game and when Trethowan kicked a fantastic goal to put the team eight points up the celebrations showed how much it truly meant to the team.

The Rovers backline held strong and on the final siren the scenes of pure joy were

amazing to be a part of.

Wodonga Raiders 0.5 (5) to Wangaratta Rovers 1.7 (13).

Goal kicker: Mikaela Trethowan.

UNDER14S

By BRON MCGORLICK Round 11 was a fast paced game with the ball moving continually around the ground.

The improvement in the Rovers’ running, tackling, marking, kicking and contested situations across this season was evident throughout the game.

Rovers had 14 footballers up for the challenge, with the Raiders loaning four players each quarter to even up the numbers and allow the whole ground to be utilised.

Captain for the day was Eliza Harding, who provided excellent leadership around the ground and spoke well at the quarter time breaks.

Through the middle was the hard-running trio of Molly Thomas, Chloe Mizzi and Lily Currie-Fraser, who ran to contest after contest,

applying some great tackles, and trying their best to win the ball out of congestion.

Lara Maples was a powerhouse in the ruck, winning most of the hit-outs and running well to cover a strong opponent.

Rovers’ backline worked hard, with Lucy Kiely taking countless strong marks and long kicking on the kickouts.

Lucy was assisted well

by Eliza Harding and Hazel Kelly, who ran, tackled, marked, and used their strength around the contest to great effect.

Jayla Keys was back into the team after a few weeks away and provided lots of leads for Lucy, and chopping off many forward entries with strong marking and good defensive pressure.

Erin Collins, Harper McGrath and Jasmin Fordham ran hard along the wing and half-back flank, and provided lots of support for teammates.

Madi Bolton, Hannah Carroll and Lilias Coonan played in a couple of different positions and all com-

peted strongly.

Unfortunately the siren went before the Hawks could score, but the effort from all the girls was excellent.

Wang Engineering Awards - Jayla Keys and Chloe Mizzi.

Rovers Thursday Night Meal Vouchers - Lara Maples and Hazel Kelly.

Wodonga Raiders 12.14 (86) Wangaratta Rovers 0.0 (0).

UNDER17S

BY KYLIE BARTON In typical COVID fashion Rovers u17s lost a few girls this week prior to the bounce.

Thank you to Scratch Preer, who took training at short notice on Thursday and for coaching in my absence on his birthday.

The Hawks are currently losing between 20-25 per cent of their playing group each week because of COVID and various other winter illnesses.

Rovers were thrilled to welcome a new u17 player to the playing group this week.

Asha Foubister, whose Dad, Ant was a great past

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In a tight affair Rovers managed to restrict the freeflowing Raiders to eight goals for the game (even keeping them goalless in the third quarter), with their backline creating loads of pressure, causing plenty of missed kicks for goals.

Sophie Boyle and Alana McKenna were terrific down back and Mia Johnston, Trinny Preer and Clare Collins worked tirelessly throughout the midfield, well supported

by Foubister in ruck after being moved there early after taking a solid knock.

Mila Armstrong was good on Raiders’ star Destiny Dodd until she came off the ground worse for wear in another heavy contest.

Wang Engineering Awards - Alana McKenna and Mia Johnston Leadership Award voted by captain - Asha Foubister.

Rovers Thursday Night Meal Voucher - Sophie Boyle.

Wodonga Raiders 8.17 (65) to Wangaratta Rovers 0.0 (0).

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MILAWA’S quest for a top two finish in the A grade netball competition continues to gather momentum, following the Demons’ comprehensive 51-37 victory over Benalla All Blacks on the court at Friendlies Oval.

Following a decisive first term which saw the visitors double Benalla’s score, Milawa put the foot down, scoring 17 goals to push the lead out to 14 goals by halftime.

BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

The onslaught continued through the second half, with Milawa’s shooters finding goal after goal while maintaining a tight defensive end.

Coach Stacey Lamb said while the scorecard told one story, the intensity and pressure on the court made

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her side work hard for the win.

“Playing Benalla at Benalla is always tough and they are sitting high on the ladder so we prepared for a hard game,” she said.

“Benalla have some great young players with lots of potential, they made us earn the win - it was a great fast game played in great spirit.

“We had a couple of players away so it took a little while to settle.

“Our defensive pressure across the court got many turnovers for us and our shooters did a wonderful job finishing off, we shot at 80 per cent.”

The win brings Milawa just two points away from the Panthers at third on the ladder, well within striking distance of the coveted number two spot below the undefeated Greta.

“We play Benalla again in four weeks and it will be another good game, I am

sure they will go away and work on some things and so will we,” Lamb said.

“I was really proud of our defensive end and how they contest everything and always work hard to beat their opponent.

“Tahlia Matthews-Vincent was fabulous for us in defence - she reads the ball so well and has the feet to get herself to the ball for a turnover.

“Captain Jami Ussher played a smart, poised game

and also shot accurately.

“We will continue to work hard and be the best that we can be finishing off the season and heading into finals.”

In other round 13 matches, Whorouly came from behind to snare an eight goal win over Bonnie Doon, Tarrawingee flattened King Valley 67-37, Goorambat took the points over North Wangaratta by 42 goals and Moyhu got home over Bright 57-44.

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