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NEW ADDITIONS JOHN and Jennefer Houghton (centre) will be the most recent citizens of the year to have their handprints immortalised on the Marmungun Rock in Apex Park.

Known throughout the community for their years of affiliation with the Wangaratta Connected Community, Carevan and the Lions Club, Mr and Mrs Houghton joined Marmungun Rock ceremony coordinator Uncle Chris Thorne and Dirrawarra Indigenous Network chair and daughter of the late Wally Cooper, Anita Cooper, at the site in preparation for Wednesday’s ceremony.

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Crisis staff shortage Skilled Skill d workers k needed d d to combat b iincreased dd demand d ffor stretched h d ffamily ily violence i l supports pp MARKED increases in the rate of family violence in regional areas have left local social workers scrambling to manage an increase in demand for crisis support and ongoing treatment.

Family violence rates for the region have risen year on year since 2018, however, consecutive spikes of 13.5 per cent and 20 per cent in 2019 and 2020 respectively have seen the rural city’s

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family violence rate reach its highest on record in 2021.

Some 632 instances of family violence were cited in Wangaratta by Crime Statistics Victoria last

calendar year, with the region’s rate per 100,000 population topping out at 2163.3, almost 600 above the state average.

More than ever, people are coming forward for support following a domestic violence incident but, according to Centre Against Violence chief executive officer Jaime Chubb, the number of new social workers coming

through had struggled to match demand.

“We really need people to come and work with us there’s a massive shortage of people wanting to do the work,” she said.

“We need to be supporting people to pursue social work and mental health as a career - it’s heavy work but it’s so vital to actually make a difference in people’s lives.

“The last two years have been hard for everybody, they’ve been a pressure cooker for negative situations.

“We’ve always had a history of family violence but now more people are seeking help and realising that it’s not okay.

“It’s a matter of getting skilled people into regional areas - the more people who reach out for help the more

people we need to work with us.”

Wangaratta-based state MP Tania Maxwell said she had been in regular contact with key stakeholders such as Merri Health and the Hume Riverina Community Legal Service to understand the steps and challenges faced by the local family violence response.

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Ceremony to honour local spirit

By RYAN MALCOLM

FOUR of Wangaratta’s most celebrated residents are set to be honoured this week, with their handprints unveiled as the most recent additions to the Marmungun Rock in Apex Park.

The rural city’s recent citizens of the year - Warren Garrett in 2019, Graham Colson in 2020 and John and Jennefer Houghton in 2021 - are set to be permanently remembered for their contributions to the community, with their handprints carved into the granite rock as a symbolic gesture to-

wards reconciliation.

Wednesday evening’s ceremony will be the first time a Marmungun Rock ceremony has been held in the rural city since 2019, with ceremonies honouring Mr Garrett and Mr Colson cancelled due to COVID restrictions.

Meaning ‘of this group’ or ‘of this area,’ Marmungun was chosen as the closest traditional Bpangerang word for community, which coordinator Uncle Chris Thorne said was appropriate considering the individuals who had adorned the rock since the ceremony was introduced in 2017.

The initial concept for the Marmungun Rock stemmed from the late Uncle Wally Cooper, whose legacy is recognised as part of the annual ceremony.

“Marmungun Rock is a local honour roll,” Mr Thorne said.

“It’s a place where we can honour local people who are out there every day doing great things for our community.”

Coinciding with National Reconciliation Week, the ceremony had grown to play an important role in bringing local cultures together, according to vice-chairperson of the

Dirrawarra Indigenous Network Tamrah Johnson.

“This is something that Dirrawarra has been working towards for a long time - it is as much about honouring local people as it is about reconciliation,” she said.

“We want to bring our cultures together to celebrate achievements in our community.

Known throughout the community for their wealth of work with Wangaratta Connected Community, Carevan and the Lions Club, as well spending the better part of 16 years as dedicated foster car-

ers, mayor Dean Rees said it was appropriate Mr and Mrs Houghton were immortalised.

“John and Jennefer are outstanding ambassadors for our community and tireless volunteers, they are incredibly deserving joint recipients of not only the Australia Day award, but also hold the honor to forever be connected with the Marmungun Rock and the meaning behind it,” he said.

“The Dirrawarra Indigenous Network does incredible work in our community, and the Marmungun Rock

site, the hand carving process and the ceremony is one of the highlights in our events calendar - it is a great way to celebrate National Reconciliation Week for all indigenous and non-indigenous community members.”

The ceremony commences at 5:30pm at the Apex Park Marmungun Rock site.

A sausage sizzle, welcome to country and traditional dance will precede the unveiling of the newest handprint additions to the site.

To attend the free event, RSVP via dirrawarranetwork@outlook.com.

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SUPPORT NEEDED: Centre Against Violence CEO Jaime Chubb believes more needs to be done to fill demand for social workers in the family violence and mental health space.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

From page 1 With higher than state-average incidence rates of family violence throughout the Northern Victoria electorate, Ms Maxwell said it was vital government spending continued to fund early intervention and support services in the regions going forward.

Some $241m was pledged as part of the most recent state budget to support crisis services and refuge centres throughout the state, as well as further expanding the capacity of men’s behaviour change programs.

“The government is doing good work to budget funding for intervention and support

services, and I’m working to encourage it to deliver this in four vital areas,” she said.

“First, support for children and families, starting with child maternal health, early childhood and early education.

“Second, support for seamless, ongoing mental health care to help victims of violence and children who’ve experienced it to recover.

“Third, we need to make sure offenders are held to account and can get the help they need - early last year 50 offenders were on the waiting list for men’s behaviour change programs in the community.

“Fourth, the shortage of safe housing and availability of so-

cial housing are other important needs that we’ve got to fix in our communities if we’re to reduce the incidence of family violence and build community safety.”

Despite staff becoming increasingly stretched under the rising demand felt throughout the pandemic, Ms Chubb said major strides had been made locally in the early intervention space, with discussions around controlling behaviour becoming increasingly prevalent in local schools.

“We’ve got statistics that indicate the place that should be safest is the most dangerous in lots of Wangaratta households,” she said.

“We’re starting the conversation early - we can’t just keep dealing with the crisis point.

“We’re using really early intervention and talking to young kids about healthy relationships - it’s about avoiding the ‘frog in the boiling water’ with things like jealousy and controlling and manipulative behaviour.

“The only way these conversations will get any easier is if we keep having them.”

Anyone under immediate threat of family violence is urged to call Triple Zero (000).

To reach the Family Violence hotline 24/7 Safe Steps, contact 1800 015 188 or call the Centre Against Violence on 0357 222 203.

Council wants open waste conversation

By BRODIE EVERIST THE Rural City of Wangaratta is now seeking feedback on the proposed kerbside glass collection service, with director of infrastructure services, Marcus Goonan, saying the council wants an open conversation.

“We are really interested in what the community has to say on this,” he said.

“We need to put the service in, but we don’t know what it looks like

- what the community wants.”

The proposed service models include a monthly collection of purple-lidded kerbside glass bins or accessible glass drop off facilities within transfer stations.

Mr Goonan said the council is open to shifting the number of services on waste collection, but warned that increasing the total number of collections could increase charges.

“The more we collect bins,

the more expensive the charge is, because it’s not based primarily on the amount of material, it’s based on the number of lifts,” he said.

Public submissions on the glass collection service will be received up to close of business on Friday, June 30.

Written submissions can be emailed to council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au, or sent to PO Box 238, Wangaratta VIC 3676.

Submissions can also be

delivered in person at the Wangaratta Government Centre at the corner of Ford and Ovens Street, Wangaratta.

Submissions should include ‘Kerbside Glass Collection Service Model’ in the subject line or as a reference.

All Victorian councils are required to implement a glass collection service by 2030 under the Victorian Government’s Circular Economy (Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021.

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Historical society to elect committee THE Wangaratta Historical Society is holding an extraordinary meeting this Thursday at 5pm at the Wangaratta Library, 21 Docker Street.

The society will elect a president, vice president, secretary and committee member in the community room at the library.

Current secretary Helen

Al Helwani said the society has a good number of candidates running for these roles.

“They’re people who are interested, who want to do it,” she said.

“I think it’s going to be great.”

Both members and nonmembers can attend the meeting.

MP raises concern over health crisis NATIONALS Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy has requested, in Parliament, an investigation from the Minister for Health regarding the state-wide health crisis affecting people in North East Victoria.

Mr McCurdy gave an example of an 86-year-old local resident who had an ordinary experience when seeking care recently.

He said the man travelled home from Northeast Health Wangaratta to have an assessment done to see if he was able to go home permanently.

“While at home having the assessment done this resident slipped off the chair he was sitting on and fell onto the bathroom floor,” Mr McCurdy said.

“He then had to wait three and a half hours for emergency support and was then told ambulance services were not coming because they are currently overloaded and not coping.

“This resident sought assistance from his family members who took him back to NHW where he was left on a temporary bed in the surgical unit because there were no beds available.”

Mr McCurdy said after four hours this resident was then moved to another room.

“Northeast Health then moved this resident to a nursing home which was in quarantine for COVID-19,” Mr McCurdy said.

Mr McCurdy said, “This is by no means a criticism but

SYSTEM BROKEN: Tim McCurdy has given an example, in Parliament, of a patient’s unsatisfactory health care experience. instead an example of why our health services need more assistance”.

“The Northeast Health nurses and staff do an amazing job under very difficult circumstances,” he said.

“It’s time residents like the man I have mentioned, and even our health services staff get answers to why this health crisis in Victoria seems to be getting worse.

“It’s time we help our regional health services.”

The Wangaratta Chronicle reported on Friday that NHW is facing shortages of more than 60 staff per day, at a time emergency department demand has risen by more than 30 per cent, peaking at 95 per cent twice in the last fortnight.

War stories given international award

By BRODIE EVERIST

blown up and he’s seeing pictures of little kids standing in the street - it’s reminding him of his own childhood.”

“He’s smelling the dust, he’s feeling the hurt of the people that live there.”

Simon said that making the podcast sparked a greater love of storytelling and podcasting, and since graduating he is now interviewing former immigrants from Bonegilla Migrant Camp for a 6-part series to be broadcast on Albury Wodonga community radio station 2REM. “I believe that it doesn’t matter who you stop in the street, there’s a story lurking under everybody’s bonnet,” he said.

Simon is also filming the interviews, to be shown in the Albury Library Museum and the Bonegilla Migrant Experience Centre.

The Webbys are presented each year in New York by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences to recognise excellence in digital media across the internet, including podcasts, websites, games and software.

Simon’s podcast was nominated along with entries from students at the Miami Ad School and Stanford University.

WANGARATTA resident Manfred Reich’s story of his life in Nazi Germany and his emigration to Australia was runner up out of 14,000 entries in an international digital media award in New York.

His son Simon Reich took second place in the Webby Awards student podcast category for his podcast ‘Up from the Rubble’, a four-episode account of his 85-yearold father’s experiences.

“It’s a great affirmation that people around the world are really interested in my father’s story, even though he thought it was just growing up and rather mundane,” Simon said.

“It’s a story that’s resonated with people, and the one comment I get a lot is, ‘I just couldn’t stop listening’.”

In four 30-minute episodes the podcast tracks Manfred’s childhood in Berlin and his experiences during WWII, including when he survived the bombing of a multi-story block of flats in Berlin, then covers his emigration to Australia in 1958 and move to Wangaratta.

Manfred said watching news of the war in Ukraine brought back his memories of the bombing of Berlin.

“It’s harrowing to see the people getting shot by a bigger country in the middle of Europe today in 2022,” he said.

“We were bombed the same as those Ukrainians and had to dig ourselves out and there wasn’t much help.

POST-WAR MIGRATION: Manfred Reich’s migrant card when he travelled through the Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre in 1958.

RUNNER UP: Simon Reich’s podcast ‘Up From the Rubble’ won a runner up Webby Award in April.

FAMILY HISTORY: Simon Reich, pictured here with his father, said making a podcast about his father’s life deepened his appreciation of what his father experienced in WWII. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling “But we did it and we got through.”

The coincidence was not lost on Simon.

“Dad is feeling a lot of those emotions again,” he said.

“He’s watching the buildings being smashed and

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Coalition promises regional spend boost REGIONAL Victoria stands to receive a quarter of all new government capital investment if the Coalition is elected at the November state election.

Opposition Leader Matthew Guy and Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh announced the Regional Infrastructure Guarantee on Saturday.

Mr Guy said it will see a massive 25 per cent of all new government capital investment guaranteed for infrastructure projects in regional Victoria, in its first term of government.

“Regional Victorians have missed out for too long under city-centric Labor governments,” Mr Guy said.

“Only a Liberals and Nationals government elected in November will treat our regional communities with respect by guaranteeing a fair share of 25 per cent of new infrastructure investment.

“New projects like the $750 million Mildura Base Public Hospital or a restored Country Roads and Bridges Program are exactly the transformational infrastructure our regional communities need.”

Mr Walsh said the guarantee was in stark contrast to the Andrews Labor Govern-

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PROMISE: Liberal leader Matthew Guy (pictured) and the Nationals leader Peter Walsh promised a bigger slice of the infrastructure pie if the Coalition is elected in November.

IMAGE: AAP PHOTOS ment, which had allocated a paltry 13 per cent of capital spending to regional Victoria in this year’s budget.

“It’s time for our fair share in regional Victoria,” Mr Walsh said.

“Our guarantee to direct 25 per cent of the government’s

new infrastructure spend into regional Victoria will deliver new and upgraded hospitals, schools and sports grounds, and the modern road and rail that we deserve.”

Mr Walsh said Labor’s cuts also extended to road main-

tenance, which is down 28 per cent (a total of $240 million) in the same period.

“Regional Victorians have had enough - only a change in government in November will deliver regional Victorians our fair share,” Mr Walsh said.

THE fourth Heartbeat of the Wangaratta Grit and Resilience Program will be held in June, aiming to shape activities for the next year.

Three sessions will be held - an in-person and an online event on June 15, and another face-to-face gathering on June 23 - to gauge community feeling about how the program is doing so far, and what it should focus on over the next 12 months to strengthen connections, increase inclusion and improve support for positive mental health.

Sessions are open to anyone who has taken part in a Grit and Resilience activity; anyone who has attended a Grit and Resilience Heartbeat; and anyone who has been following the program and has an interest in community mental health and wellbeing.

They will involve small group discussions responding to questions about four key areas of the program: strengthening community connections;

increasing the sense of inclusivity; postvention and improving community support for positive mental health and wellbeing; and working with community and the Heartbeat model.

Participants only need to attend one of the three sessions.

The online option will be held on Wednesday, June 15 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, with the in-person sessions to be held at the Wangaratta Library on Wednesday, June 15 from 9.30am to 11.30am and on Thursday, June 23 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Registration is via Eventbrite, where those interested can select the session they would like to attend, via the link https://www.eventbrite. com/cc/grit-andresilience-heartbeat-4june-2022-416019 Online attendees will be emailed a link closer to the date to join the event.

Anyone who is unable to attend but would like to share their thoughts on the program can request a copy of the discussion questions and provide a written response.

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By SIMONE KERWIN

Free forum calls youth to shape future

A PROGRAM aimed at introducing young girls to the world of engineering is under way thanks to the Wangaratta-based Digital Technology Advisory Committee.

Through hands-on systems engineering activities and meetings with female role models and industry connections in the engineering field (both face-to-face and virtually), participants in the program are developing skills and knowledge in problem-solving, teamwork, programming and robotics.

The six-week Girls in Engineering program, designed for year 10 and 11 students and held at the Wangaratta Digital Hub in Docker Street, aims to provide an understanding of engineering in the real world.

It has an initial capacity of six students, currently drawn from Galen Catholic College and Cathedral College Wangaratta but open to all local secondary schools.

Ford Australia has backed the project by providing funding to enable the purchase of a VEX workcell to help with students’ handson learning.

Participants are working

‘RESHAPE Our Future’ is the theme of a youth forum to be held in Wangaratta in June as part of a state-wide program.

Organised by Youth Affairs Council Victoria, the forum is a free event designed to give young people aged 12 to 25 the chance to make a difference around the issues they care about, and to meet like-minded people.

Following lockdowns and with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, forums including the Wangaratta session and others being held in Melbourne and across regional Victoria aim to make a space where young people can come together, learn and take action to shape the future.

Session topics will include ‘We are the leaders of today and tomorrow’ and ‘Pathways to Power: how you can make a difference’, along with other locally-tailored sessions.

The local forum will be held at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre on Tuesday, June 14 from 10am to 2pm, with food and entertainment provided.

Free tickets can be booked at https://www.yacvic.org.au/ reshape.

Future engineers get a technological head-start

FOCUS ON ENGINEERING: Ashlee Davey, Taleaha Carmody, Tahlia Dobson and Harvey Ryan enjoy the engineering program. While designed to encourage young girls to consider engineering as a career, the program was made available to all students.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling towards their final session on June 6, when they will present to Ford engineer Kelly Clarkson on the learning and build process.

DTAC believes the program aligns perfectly with the Engineering for Australia Taskforce’s recently-released ‘Actions for Change’ report, aimed at increasing women’s participation in engineering education.

According to the report,

encouraging more women to choose higher education in engineering depends on engaging more girls with engineering, “but many girls aren’t invited to consider engineering as a career”.

“Addressing this issue means building positive early ideas of what it means to be an engineer. This starts in early childhood education and primary school,” the report reads.

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It asserts that teachers, early educators and school leaders are central to addressing nation-wide issues with the visibility and availability of engineering programs for girls.

“Industry and government efforts must help these early influencers to grow girls’ interest in engineering,” it adds.

The taskforce has called on all sectors to take ac-

tions that support teachers and early educators to build the engineering identity, by influencing young people’s choices to study engineering, and encouraging national, system-wide solutions.

It also urges educators, school leaders and families to promote the engineering identity and keep girls connected to the idea of becoming an engineer.

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No quick fix to industry void A LACK of skilled workers chasing greener pastures in the country has left many of our vital services scrambling to fill vacant positions, with recent revelations around a dearth of social workers to manage increased demand for family violence-related support particularly troubling.

The spotlight has well and truly been shone on domestic abuse in recent times, with many regional centres experiencing striking upticks in rates of family violence.

There are multiple factors as to why reported case numbers have risen.

Specialist family violence police forces have been deployed in Wangaratta in an effort to hold those who breach intervention orders to account, and victims are increasingly coming forward to share their experiences and seek support from many of our wonderful community organisations.

There are active strategies established within the community to target this form of relationship warfare, and yet, there’s not enough workers to take up arms to manage the fallout.

Throughout the pandemic the health sector, including mental health and social support services, has been under immense pressure due to a critical demand for services, an issue compounded by a low supply of human resources due to border closures, illnesses and restrictions.

Investment in training of social workers and health professionals is vital to secure the workforce our country requires, but this is not going to alleviate the crisis immediately, one that’s creating delays in client access to care and support.

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The World’s Longest Golf course, Nullarbor Links, is located along which highway?

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Mary Tudor was the younger sister of which English King?

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In which century was famous artist, Henri Matisse, born?

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Facebook users this week commented on the Rural City of Wangaratta’s adoption of the Merriwa Park Masterplan, despite concerns raised around the proposed relocation of the park’s rear toilet block.

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Julie Braden: Why can’t council leave the sound shell toilet where it is and build

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another block?

Julie Roberts: Julie Braden because you don’t need three toilet blocks with 300 metres of each other and that toilet block is from biblical times!!! It makes way more sense to have a central toilet block that can service the entire area rather than one on the street and one down the end of the park

that hardly ever gets used.

Ever had a child in the playground need to go the toilet?

You either have to bolt up the stairs with them or run to the other end of the park, not to mention those with mobility issues!!!

Trevor Dawson: Should leave it where it is. It’s a nice area and very clean.

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Smith Cres footpath job incomplete

Is it time for a change of leadership for the Nationals at a federal level?

AFTER admiring the beautiful path that the ‘Wadley team’ had just finished in front of our Smith Crescent home, I was disappointed to hear from a fellow resident that not all of Smith Crescent and Smith Street were getting one too.

Some of these residents have paid rates for over 50 years so I find it ridiculous when some areas of Wangaratta have paths but no houses.

Surely council can rectify this problem, even if it is a narrower path that accommodates the aged trees here.

I’m sure the posties would appreciate a smoother surface too.

Michelle Ferguson, Smith Crescent resident

New “flushables” standard welcome AFTER years of controversy about what can be safely flushed down the toilet; the damaging impacts on the sewerage system and environment; and failed court cases by the ACCC - a new standard will sort this mess out.

The standard released by Standards Australia and endorsed by the Water Services Association of Australia sets out strict requirements for what can be flushed and adopts a new labelling regime.

Importantly, it also bans any product made from plastic, which will also assist in reducing plastic pollution of waterways and the ocean.

Boomerang made a substantial submission to the draft standard and we are pleased they have adopted our key recommendations.

The next step is to make the standard and labelling mandatory, rather than voluntary; and for all purchasing organisations and individual consumers to ensure they are only buying the safe products.

Jeff Angel, Boomerang Alliance director

Have say on container deposit scheme THE Andrews Labor Government is cutting waste and putting money back in the communities‘ pocket with the introduction of a container deposit scheme.

I encourage Victorians to have their say on the design of the container deposit scheme (CDS) ensuring it is as accessible and easy to use as possible.

Set to start in 2023, the CDS will maximise the return of used drink cans,

EXPLORING OPTIONS: Wangaratta High School staff offered their students a glimpse of the future that may await them, as they marked National Careers Week just over a week ago. Staff were encouraged to dress to the theme ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?‘, and to start career conversations with students in all year levels, as well as talking about their own career journeys. Pictured are Italian teacher Silvia Moro as a vet, maths/science teacher Joy Li as a doctor, humanities/science teacher Karen Mascas as a firefighter, English/science teacher Lesley Forman as a sandiologist, and English/drama teacher Andrew Lowe as a builder. National Careers Week is an initiative of the Career Industry Council of Australia, and aims to promote the benefits of career development: the process of managing learning, work and leisure to progress through life.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling bottles and cartons for recycling and reduce Victoria‘s litter by up to half.

The CDS will also give Victorian charities, community groups and sports clubs a new and easy way to raise funds.

It was supported by 85 per cent of participants during initial public consultations.

Victorians can now give their views on the plan, which outlines the types of containers accepted in the scheme and a 10 cent refund for returning each container.

The consultation also covers the number of refund collection points and their operating hours, so that all Victorians in metropolitan, regional and remote areas can benefit from the scheme.

The scheme rewards Victorians with a payment per drink container as an incentive for people to return used containers to maximise recycling.

The CDS is part of the Labor Government‘s record $515 million investment to delivering a once–in–a– generation change to the state‘s waste and recycling system.

The community told us they wanted an accessible CDS we‘re now asking their views on our plan to make it easy for all Victorians to trade trash for cash and halve

litter while we create new jobs.

Victoria‘s container deposit scheme will halve litter, providing a stream of clean recyclable materials for re–use in new products instead of going to landfill or polluting the environment and harming our wildlife.

The CDS gives charity, community, and sports groups new ways to fundraise, and all Victorians an easy way to earn money while cleaning up our state.

Consultation is open until Sunday, June 26 at: engage.vic.gov.au/container–deposit– scheme.

Minister for Energy, the Environment and Climate Change Lily D‘Ambrosio

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Climate action a priority ticket of business Labor candidate shares views about rise of Independents p

BY STEVE KELLY skelly@ nemedia.com.au

OFF the back of the campaign trail, Labor candidate for Indi Nadia David believes Australian politics has officially transitioned away from the dominance of the two major parties and she sees it as an opportunity for her party to work with Independents to bring some great change.

The newly elected ‘teal army’ of MPs have been beating the drum of climate changes action off the back of Indi MP Helen Haines’ work over the last term, and it is climate action that Ms David believes both the Coalition and Labor could have done more with, in past years.

Many commentators say the influence of fossil fuel companies on the major parties has played a convincing part in Australia’s lack of action on climate change, but odds are in favour that this will navigate a much different course in coming years.

Ms David said this is a new age of Australian politics where we have finally transitioned away from a two-party system towards what is essentially a European model of government.

“Both the major parties Liberals far more, but I am biased - need to reconcile with climate action and neither have done their best work there,” she said.

“They are both grappling with their relevance and

INTERESTING TIMES: Labor candidate Nadia David shares her thoughts on the election result and how politics might play out under the new Labor Government. their ability to be flexible and nimble when they are supported so greatly by big fossil fuel companies and big company interests.

“As a member of the Labor party it is a constant struggle to walk that line of what is necessary and doing what we’d like to be doing.”

While Labor is likely to hold a majority government, Ms David said it’s the opportunity to work with the crossbench now that Labor should grab onto with both hands.

“For Labor it will give them a lot more power, authority and ability if they are able to formulate strong connections with the crossbench and move policy forward in a positive way,” Ms David said.

“This is a really exciting government, even if we don’t get majority of the numbers it will push Labor to do what it really wants to do rather what it thinks it can do.

“This is a great thing for our nation and the planet and our kids.”

Some 7000 Indi voters put Labor first on their ballot slip, just 8.44 per cent of the primary, a slide of 3.65 per cent on the party’s 2019 election result.

This surprised Ms David as she said numbers don’t reflect the response that her team got from voters as there was a lot of positive sentiment in the electorate for her and the issues that she raised.

“I was the only candi-

date talking about pay rises, workers’ rights in a positive and true honest sense that Labor cannot solve that straight away,” she said.

“Building houses takes a long time and building a hospital takes 10 years and a lot of the feedback was ‘I will put you second’.”

On a national scale Ms David said Labor had a really positive election night winning seats they’ve never held, and holding others they thought they’d lose.

Ms David believes that in the current landscape, as a Labor candidate, she hasn’t got a hope of winning in Indi in the next 20 years.

“In Indi it’s going to be down to the next three years and I took heart that the Nationals are all but annihilated here because of the irrelevance they have here,” she said.

“They’ve held their seats but there really weren’t candidates that ran against them who could win.”

Ms David believes the Independents who won all come from the same place of complete disenfranchisement with a Liberal sitting member who is disconnected from their community and is conceived as being a person who is not listening or working for their community.

“The Teal is the most important part and it was originally a combination of blue Liberal and Green for climate so they aren’t necessarily progressive but they have those twin topics of integrity and climate, but after that what happens?” she said.

BEFORE THE PANDEMIC: Pizzini Wines put on a grand event for the La Dolce Vita Festival in 2019 before restrictions ruined the party.

Tourism cash to help bring people back

By STEVE KELLY THE Transmoto 8-hour endurance motorcycling event at Markwood and the popular La Dolce Vita wine and food festival have reaped the largest amounts of cash from Wangaratta council’s tourism grants program to help stage events this year.

Each year council’s Tourism Events Funding Program provides financial assistance to event organisers for the promotion and development of their festivals and events.

The Transmoto event which is estimated to bring $100,000 to the region each year will receive $4100 from council to assist with the staging of the event which unfortunately had to be cancelled last year due to COVID restrictions.

Wines of the King Valley will receive $5000 to assist in the staging of La Dolce Vita this year, hopefully in all its glory as it too has been greatly affected by restrictions over the last two years.

Eight organisations will share in $21,480 worth of council tourism grants to assist with the staging of events across the Rural City of Wangaratta.

The objectives of the

program is to maximise economic and community benefits; provide branding and marketing opportunities for the municipality and region; build the profile of the event to attract visitors from outside of the rural city; and promote the tourism product strengths.

The program is split into two rounds per year to provide the best opportunity for Rural City of Wangaratta to capture and support a range of events.

The successful 2022 applicants to council’s Tourism Events Funding Program include: • Transmoto 8-Hour Enduro Wangaratta from September 24-25 - $4100; • Eldorado Gold Flag Trail Day on December 3 - $1980; • King Valley Challenge on November 5 - $2000; • Victorian Junior Road Championships from August 13-14 - $2000; • Victorian Salami Festival on December 1 - $2000; • Victorian Swimming Club Open Meet from November 26-27 - $1500; • La Dolce Vita from November 19-20 - $5000; and • Country Music Festival Wangaratta from November 11-13 - $1420.

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Seasons celebrated in bountiful, artistic colour

Across the arts

BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

AN exhibition of new work by local artist Sian Lim which celebrates the changing seasons and its many facets, contrasts and colours has opened at the Art Gallery on Ovens in Wangaratta.

Seasons is a burst of colour, with a mix of mostly acrylic on canvas but also mixed media including ink and wash, charcoal, pen and pencil on paper, capturing what is unique about the different times of year, particularly in North East Victoria.

Sian said she was struck by the kaleidoscope of colours to be found in Australia, particularly the autumn hues which follow the hot dry summers, and the vibrant spring flowers which

burst with new life after a cold, bare winter.

“Each season has its own charm and beauty and different flora, fauna and produce - those ever-changing scenes and colours never cease to inspire and enthral me,” she said.

“Native flowers, spring blossoms, magnolias, hydrangeas, peonies and cyclamens are some of my favourite flowers to paint and they feature in this exhibition.

“I also take a seasonal art journey through the King Valley trying to capture the breathtaking and contrasting landscapes of the four seasons there.”

The exhibition includes around 25 artworks which vary in scale and among the botanicals are depictions of local birdlife which are abundant throughout the year.

Sian says she had always been drawn to bright and vibrant colours because they

By Peter Nelson,

former CSIRO climatologist

Minimum temperatures above normal this month

DYNAMIC LANDSCAPE: Sian Lim’s new exhibition Seasons includes botanical works, birds and colourful valley landscapes, showing at the Art Gallery on Ovens until June 6.

PHOTO: Kurtis Hickling express her love of art and her positive outlook on the world.

“Life is colourful,” she says.

“I hope my paintings in-

vite the viewers to explore further and brighten up their day and bring them to a happy place.”

Seasons will be held at the Art Gallery on Ovens in the

laneway off Murphy Street until June 6 and will be open Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10am until 4pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm.

Festival a showcase of talented dancers Monday, May 28, 2012

By SHANA MORGAN PACKED-out crowds have enjoyed a high standard of performances by hundreds of young dancers in Wangaratta over the past five days.

About 900 students from dance schools across Victoria took to the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre stage as part of the Wangaratta Festival of Dance.

Festival secretary, Terri Dillow, said the girls had impressed in a variety of dance styles. “It goes from classic ballet through to hip-hop... and musical theatre,” she said.

“Even the four year olds getting up and singing on their own, it’s been amazing.”

The dance students ranged from four to 18 years old and put a lot of work into their outfits and performances over the festival.

Ms Dillow said the older students completed about 15 performances per day and one girl did as many as 24 dances.

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Experienced Sydney dance teacher, Lisa Murray Barnes, was in Wangaratta to judge the performances as well as award $250 dance scholarships to the best junior, intermediate and senior dancers, which were based on their performances as well as a master class over the weekend.

There was a full house for the festival’s finale last night, which featured the top open age dancers.

TOP PERFORMERS: Caitlin SewellDolphin and Cara Hamilton warm up before going on stage at the Wangaratta Festival of Dance.

PHOTO: Cheryl Browne

MORE rain fell in some eastern regions of Queensland and again along the NSW coast towards Sydney last week.

The most interesting feature this month has been the well above normal mean minimum temperatures over most of QLD and along the NSW coast down to Coffs Harbour.

From Longreach eastwards to the coast many places have had readings four or five degrees above the May normal.

The mean minimum temperature for example at Yamba up to May 22 was 18 degrees and this is the warmest for any May since 19.9 degrees in 1891.

The year 1891 was very wet in the eastern states.

In addition, a minimum temperature of 22.1 degrees on May 14 at Yamba was the highest on record for May in the last 113 years of records.

The previous highest May minimum was 21.6 degrees in 2016 after which during June 2016 very heavy widespread rain extended all the way south from Cape York right down to Tasmania.

In Moree the mean minimum temperature to date this month is 11.4 degrees the warmest in May since 12.2 degrees in 1991.

Most of Victoria had a dry May in 1991 and that was after heavy rain which fell in Victoria in January 1991.

June 1991 was very wet during the first two weeks of the month and again near the end of the month.

It was also the warmest June since 1957.

Daily maximum temperatures this month have also been two degrees above the May normals at most places in QLD and NSW down to the Riverina.

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Plant-based drinks don’t measure up to milk’s nutrition or value NEW research published in peer-reviewed journal ‘Foods’ has found milk to be the most affordable way to address nutritional gaps in the Australian diet.

The research, co-funded by Dairy Australia, has fed into the development of a Nutrient Rich Food Index (NRF-ai), which ranks foods based on nutritional composition.

According to the report, all varieties of milk, including flavoured milk, scored better nutritionally on the Index than fortified and unfortified oat beverages.

The Diary Australia report said that with many Australians not consuming adequate levels of important nutrients, such as calcium and zinc, the Index has the potential to help Australians make better informed choices for good health.

The index can be used to compare the nutritional value

of foods that might be considered substitutes in pursuit of a diet that’s healthier, more affordable, or better for the environment.

According to the report, the index shows that milk, including regular and reduced fat, offers the greatest nutritional value per dollar spent when compared to both fortified and unfortified plant-based beverages.

This makes milk the affordable choice when addressing gaps in essential nutrients often missing in the diets of Australian adults, including calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc and vitamin A. The report said consumer surveys have suggested that many people opt for plant-based beverages because they believe them to be healthier than dairy.

“This research shows that consumer food choices matter and that swapping milk for

MARVELOUS MILK: Research shows milk has more nutritional value then plant based beverages. plant-based beverages could leave Australians missing out nutrients that are important for good health and wellbeing,” Melissa Cameron, human health and nutrition policy manager at

Dairy Australia, said.

Dietitian and nutrition scientist, Dr Joanna McMillan, also cautions consumers against swapping certain foods for others which they believe to be

more environmentally sustainable without taking a holistic view.

“Every food has a different nutrient composition and, as this new Index demonstrates, swapping foods can have unintended nutritional consequences and further reduce the intake of under-consumed nutrients,” Dr McMillian said.

“If milk - and cheese and yoghurt - eating occasions are replaced by less nutrient dense options such as oat beverages and other plant-based products, these nutrients must be made up for elsewhere in the diet.

“Analysing the environmental impact of individual foods only tells part of the story - sustainability needs to be considered in the context of complete dietary patterns, with sustainable food systems built that are affordable, culturally relevant and designed with the local context in mind.”

UMFC farewells CEO after 37 years

By ANITA McPHERSON UPPER Murray Family Care (UMFC) has farewelled its outgoing chief executive officer Luke Rumbold, who has retired after 37 years leading the community organisation.

Friends and colleagues celebrated with Mr Rumbold at the SS&A in Albury, recognising all that had been achieved under his leadership, including seeing UMFC become incorporated as an independent community organisation providing a wide range of services supporting children and families.

UMFC president Dean Bocquet said Mr Rumbold had built UMFC into a sector leader, and he was highly respected and recognised as a doyen in the not-for-profit space.

“His leadership of UMFC over four decades should be celebrated and revered,” he said.

“Our families and our community are better today and for many years to come as a result of his wise, intel-

ligent, passionate and immense contribution.”

UMFC emerged out of a collaboration with the Melbourne Family Care Organisation, which believed children in care in rural and regional areas were better off staying as close as possible to their communities; the Upper Murray region identified due to its lack of services.

Following his appointment as CEO in 1984, Mr Rumbold led UMFC to independence over three years, guiding the growth of the agency from a foster care service operating from a humble office in Wodonga High Street to an agency with an office in Wangaratta leading the way in the provision of family-related services throughout North East Victoria and southern New South Wales.

Mr Rumbold said he was looking forward to retirement and excited about the future at UMFC, saying the organisation “was in a good place”, with Felicity Williams appointed as CEO. He said while much has

END OF AN ERA: Former UMFC CEO Luke Rumbold was recognised for his long term contribution by friends and colleagues including incoming CEO Felicity Williams, author and journalist Jess Hill and UMFC president Dean Bocquet.

PHOTO: Cat Butler “When you talk to staff, they say there are more and more families with multiple, complex needs and over time some of those become intergenerational - which is a different issue again.”

Mr Rumbold said for frontline staff, working in such a challenging environment can be stressful at times, while the pressures

changed over the decades, the fundamental needs of children and families remained the same.

“Life is a lot more complicated for young people and families today than what it was,” he said.

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But he says there is satisfaction in knowing the crucial and ultimately beneficial role they play in supporting local families.

“We all feel like we’ve got a valuable role to play - that the work is important,” he said.

“What keeps you going are the terrific stories, and there are many of them, which still inspire me - having people ring up and say they were fostered as a child and they are now successful, happy and grateful - so it’s those things that keep you going.

“Our wonderful staff can work with children at a very early age and see them grow up into terrific people - so in that way it is very rewarding.”

Mr Rumbold said while he won’t miss the workload, he will certainly miss the people and the support he received from the UMFC team and will be there to lend support if needed.

His successor, Felicity Williams, who joined UMFC from The Centre for Continuing Education in Wangaratta, said she was delighted to take up the role of CEO and build on the tremendous legacy Mr Rumbold leaves behind.

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Tough budget challenges ahead FINANCE Minister Katy Gallagher says Labor has inherited a serious set of economic and budget challenges, but will take tough decisions while also focusing on cost of living issues.

Senator Gallagher and Treasurer Jim Chalmers were sworn in last Monday, while taking on a swag of interim ministries, so the government could hit the ground running on its key priorities.

That includes getting the

budget back in order and in preparation for Labor’s first budget in October.

Dr Chalmers will also provide an economic update when parliament resumes in June or July.

“Clearly we are inheriting a very serious set of economic and budget challenges, and we don’t want to pretend it is anything but that,” Senator Gallagher told ABC’s Insiders program on Sunday.

She says there are budget pressures coming in terms

of areas such as health, aged care, the NDIS, defence and national security, all of which are growing faster than the economy.

But Senator Gallagher said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had also committed to the budget having a “costof-living lens” applied to it to see what was possible.

But she again said it was unlikely that the halving of fuel excise introduced by the previous government would be extended beyond Sep-

tember, saying it comes in at around $3 billion for a sixmonth period.

Mr Albanese told Sky New’s Sunday Agenda program that his economic ministers had already started an audit on the budget, going through it line-by-line to search out the waste and rorts.

“Where there is waste that we can act upon, we certainly will do so,” Mr Albanese said.

“This (previous) government abused the system of the contingency reserve to

create these pots of money that were there just to be used for political purposes and we need to do better than that.”

Independent MP Zali Steggall agreed there needed to be fiscal discipline.

“We simply cannot continue rorting our way through the public purse,” she told Sky News.

Mr Albanese again ruled out ditching the so-called ‘stage three’ tax cuts legislated to start in 2024/25.

He said Labor was committed to delivering what had been legislated and people were entitled to operate on the basis of the certainty.

Senator Gallagher also backed her leader in not copying a British government windfall tax on the profits of oil and gas companies benefiting from a global price spike, and using that revenue to fund cost-of-living relief.

“We are going down a different pathway,” she said.

-AAP

GOAT ISLAND: Returning Me-Mel to traditional owners has been a “personal priority” for Premier Dominic Perrottet.

Sydney Harbour island to be handed back A SYDNEY Harbour island is returning to Aboriginal hands with the NSW government committing $43 million to its clean-up and repair.

The transfer of Me-Mel, or Goat Island, to its traditional owners is a “personal priority”, Premier Dominic Perrottet said on Sunday.

“A big part of my commitment is ensuring the island is remediated before it’s transferred to the

Aboriginal community,” he said in a statement.

The funding will help repair seawalls and buildings, improve wharf access, upgrade services and remove contaminants like asbestos over the next four years.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service is calling for expressions of interest to join a committee making recommendations about the transfer of Me-Mel to Aborigi-

nal ownership.

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Franklin said the Me-Mel Transfer Committee includes Aboriginal people and representatives of NSW government agencies.

“Me-Mel holds great significance to Aboriginal people, including in the creation story Boora Birra, where the great eel spirit created the water courses known today as Sydney

Albanese wants a respectful parliament ANTHONY Albanese says he will respect Peter Dutton as the likely new Liberal leader, but the prime minister also believes his government’s mandate following last weekend’s election should equally be respected.

Mr Dutton, with Sussan Ley as his deputy, is expected to be endorsed by the Liberals at a meeting on Monday as they pick up the pieces after losing power for the first time in nearly a decade.

Labor is still seen to likely clinch the 76 seats to form a majority government.

“I’ll treat Peter Dutton with respect if we can get some agreement from him that would be good on measures

we have a mandate for,” Mr Albanese told Sky New’s Sunday Agenda program.

“I think he needs to respect the mandate that we have on a range of areas that are very clear and we want to get to work on that.”

He said he would also respect a larger cross bench with the inclusion of ‘teal’ independents.

“One of the reasons we were able to form government in 2010 in that hung parliament is because the cross bench knew that they had been treated with respect by us,” Mr Albanese said.

He said the independents ran on issues such as stronger action on climate change,

which Labor intends to tackle.

“We’ll talk to people across the parliament and I am confident that we’ll give Australia a good government that provides the change that is necessary and brings people with us on the journey of change,” he said.

Zali Steggall, who was an independent in the previous parliament before the term ‘teal’ was coined, said she spoke to Mr Albanese to congratulate him before his whirlwind trip to Japan last week to attend the Quad leaders meeting.

“There is a clear mandate and there is a clear reset in Australian politics,” Ms Steggall told Sky News. -AAP

Harbour,” he said.

Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council deputy chair Yvonne Weldon said the island is a place for people to be within their culture, pass stories to the next generation and share with others.

“Me-Mel is an opportunity for truth telling, and it’s about recognising the past and unlocking the future,’ she said.

The island is listed on the NSW State Heritage Register and has a range of important Aboriginal, historical and natural values including more than 30 buildings and other structures from the 1830s to 1960s.

The NPWS will continue to manage Me-Mel until the transfer is finalised and maintain public access to the island.

-AAP

Virus deaths again on the rise across Aust COVID-19 deaths are again on the rise with Australia so far recording 87 fatalities over the weekend.

Victoria reported more than 7300 new virus cases and 16 deaths on Sunday, NSW more than 6500 infections and four fatalities.

There were 3047 cases in Queensland and two deaths, and 7100 infections in Western Australia and seven deaths.

It follows the nation reporting 58 deaths in total on Saturday along with almost 34,000 cases.

Australia’s active virus caseload is almost 315,000, with more than 2700 patients recovering in hospitals.

Meanwhile, one of Australia’s leading charities warns the effect of COVID-19 on children’s education is not over.

A survey from the Smith Family has found one in two parents and carers feel the pandemic is still making learning difficult for their children.

Roughly three-quarters of parents and carers worry about their children’s future schoolwork and have struggled to help them during the pandemic.

Two-thirds say the virus has made it hard to start school this year.

The report comes as the charity kicks off its latest

winter appeal, hoping to raise $5.4 million nationally to support 12,000 students through mentoring and afterschool programs.

Elsewhere, almost 600,000 Victorians have lodged pandemic rebate claims for pottery classes, museum exhibitions, winery lunches and other events in the month since they were offered.

More than a quarter of the applications have been for the theatre and performing arts, with Hamilton and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child most popular, says Tourism Minister Martin Pakula.

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RURAL

Maintain vigilance to protect winter crops from mice AFTER last year’s mouse outbreak caused significant damage to crops and communities, grain growers are again being reminded to remain alert for this pest during sowing.

Mr Steve Henry, mouse researcher from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, said it was unlikely mouse populations would reach the numbers observed last season, but growers should remain vigilant in terms of monitoring and baiting, especially at this time of year, to ensure they address any potential issues early.

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has invested in a number of CSIRO’s mouse management research projects, including the grower workshops on mouse management that were conducted in Western Australia earlier this year.

In GRDC’s most recent video, Mr Henry discusses the workshops and the tips he provided to those in attendance, including how to identify whether the pest has become an issue on farm and how to respond to increasing numbers.

Watch the video at: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=3JwQzax6ltI. Mr Henry said while there’s certainly been a reported increase in mouse activity across the regions, the presence of mice seems to be dependent on paddock history and the availability of food and shelter.

Mr Henry said with expected high prices for winter crops this season, it is more important than ever that growers take early action to control mice and protect high value crops.

“Demand for canola is high, seed is in short supply, and strong prices are predicted so

Online forum to provide ag industry insight PROSPECTIVE agriculture and environmental science students at Charles Sturt University are invited to an online information night tomorrow from 6pm to 7.30pm to obtain insight into the future of the agriculture industry in a climate-challenged world.

The information night will cover the diverse career opportunities that exist in the agriculture sector, information on agriculture courses available at Charles Sturt and graduate outcomes.

Participants will benefit from the knowledge of guest speakers - AgriFutures Australia managing director Mr John Harvey and Charles Sturt PhD student and head of agriculture at Barker College Mr Scott Graham.

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BE WATCHFUL: Steve Henry, mouse researcher from CSIRO, said it was unlikely mouse populations would reach the numbers observed last season, growers should remain vigilant in terms of monitoring and baiting, especially at this time of year. we want to prevent growers from having to re-sow their crops due to mouse damage,” he said.

“If mice are present, farmers should bait with 50 grams per kilogram of zinc phosphide (ZnP).

“This will help push numbers down over winter to ensure mice start breeding from a lower population base next spring.”

Mr Henry said the most effective way for growers to gauge mouse numbers at this time of year was to walk through paddocks and look for active burrows.

“After last year’s season there are lots of big stubbles which can easily hide the signs of mouse activity.

“Burrows can be patchy in their distribution, so growers should walk through different parts of the paddock and look for signs of mice.”

GRDC pests manager, Dr Leigh Nelson, said she understood an increase in mouse activity would have growers wary after last year’s outbreak impacted grain communities financially and mentally.

GRDC has invested significantly in mouse

monitoring and management and has made a commitment to help growers increase their preparedness for mouse outbreaks and the effectiveness of baiting.

“Managing mice requires an integrated approach from industry and growers and the GRDC has made a commitment to help improve growers’ preparedness and management strategies to stay on top of numbers,” Dr Nelson said.

“While an increase in mouse activity would certainly cause worry for communities and growers, it’s a good indication that early intervention needs to occur now to protect establishing crops and drive numbers down before spring.

GRDC has produced mouse chew cards which are a highly effective yet simple tool to measure activity in the paddock.

These can be downloaded along with more information about mouse control at the GRDC Mouse Management page.

Mr Henry also encourages growers and advisers to report and map regional mouse activity using the MouseAlert website.

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Pangerang

MARASCO, Diego Michele.

Community House bringing people together

Mobile Community Hub Project Worker About us Pangerang Community House Inc is located in Wangaratta Victoria, where we provide a place for everyone in the community to LEARN, CREATE and CONNECT! About the role The Mobile Community Hub Project Worker will work collaboratively with the Executive Officer in the design and delivery of the Mobile Community Hub. Its focus is on reducing social isolation, improving mental health and connecting people to build stronger, more resilient communities About you You love and thrive in purpose driven organisations and have a desire to make a difference in your community. You are energized by driving projects forward and take a no nonsense practical approach to delivering projects. You’re a problem solver and a confident communicator. You have meticulous attention to detail and work precisely despite time pressures and are not afraid to challenge the status quo.

You don’t hesitate to take initiative, especially when it comes to working with different teams across the organisation. You are committed to building strong relationships with your team as well as external stakeholders. You have strong values and bring a positive and supportive attitude to your work.

Preferred Skills & Experience Project Management Community Development Public speaking, Community Engagement Program and activity development Excellent interpersonal skills Strategy How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity please request a copy of the position description by emailing coordinator@pangerang.org.au or by calling Tennille Hall, Executive Officer, on 03 5721 3813. All applications should be in writing with a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, some information about you and your work history and should also include your resume.

Applications close Tuesday 14th June.

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29/9/1926 – 23/5/2022 Passed away peacefully at Northeast Health Wangaratta, with family by his side.

Loving husband of Rosa (dec).

Cherished father of Luigina (Lou) and Dominic (dec), Frank and Debra.

Adored nonno of Steven, Sarah; Lisa and Michael.

Bisnonno of Stephanie, Benjamin, Christian, Annabelle and Dominic.

A lovely heart stopped beating Two lovely hands at rest.

God took him into his garden, Because he only takes the best.

Constantly loved and forever remembered as a caring and loving man who will be forever in the hearts of his daughter, Luigina and husband Dominic (dec), grandchildren Steven and Katia, Sarah and Jason and new great grandson Dominic.

Weep not that he is gone, But smile that he has been.

In the garden of beautiful memories Where leaves fall like dew.

There’s a rose that blooms forever In memory of you, a loving father and friend You will be in our hearts forever.

Frank and Debra Marasco We are eternally grateful that you were able to meet your newest great grandson Dominic.

We hope that he grows into the man that you were, dedicated to his family and with your spirit.

We treasure the part of our lives with you in it and know that you will always be with us, in our hearts, memories and watching over us.

Forever missed, Sarah, Jason and Dominic.

Always gentle, loving and kind.

Those are the memories you left behind.

A cup of tea in hand, A chat ready to be had, Family always in your heart, And you will always be in ours.

Forever missed, Lisa, Andrew (dec), Steph and Ben Hester.

So dearly loved and treasured.

A beautiful great grandfather to Christian and Annabelle.

Only ever having kind words, You will be dearly missed, never forgotten and always in our hearts.

It’s now time for you to be reunited with your beloved Rosa.

Forever with us Michael, Sara, Christian and Annabelle.

Requiem mass for the repose of Diego’s soul will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1 Ford Street, Wangaratta at 12midday on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

Flowers are welcome and will be gratefully received, however if you wish to make a donation to Northeast Health Wangaratta it would be greatly appreciated.

WALTER, Gladys Violet.

MCNAMARA, Ann. Members are saddened by Ann's recent death.

Long time member and past president.

Rest now in peace Ann. - Ladies Probus Club of Wangaratta.

26/6/1913-31/5/2013

9 years since you left us Mum, Our thoughts are with you every day.

Treasures memories forever.

Miss you lots. ~ Your loving family.

McNAMARA, Dorothy (Ann).

The Committee of Management, 0DQDJHPHQW 6WD൵ and Residents of St Catherine’s extend our deepest sympathy to Sue, Ian, Glenys, Jenny, Dan, Butch, Janett and family on Ann’s passing.

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Australia’s Hoare runs PB in Bowerman Mile

Australian middle-distance star Oliver Hoare has received a major confidence boost after finishing an impressive second in the Bowerman Mile at the venue which will host the upcoming world championships.

Hoare stripped almost a second off his personal best by storming home to finish runner-up to Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen at the Diamond League meet at Hayward Field in Oregon.

The Australian’s time of three minutes 50.65 seconds

bettered his previous PB set a year ago at the same venue.

“Hayward has been a great track and I’ve had some great memories running here and competing,” said the Tokyo Olympics 1500m finalist.

“Of course I wanted to win but placing second and being competitive in the Diamond League gives me the confidence that I can do it at the world championships (in July) and the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.”

The peerless Ingebrig-

sten led from the front to claim a comprehensive win in 3:49.76, while Hoare led home a star-studded chasing pack that also included world champion Timothy Cheruiyot and fellow Kenyan Abel Kipsang.

“I learned that I should position myself better to not be too far back from the leader,” said Hoare.

“It’s awesome to come away with a PB at any time.

“I’m getting close to sub3:50 and would love to hit that milestone soon.”

Fellow Australian and former University of Oregon runner Jessica Hull was fifth in the women’s 1500m in 3:59.31, her second-fastest time over the distance.

But she was no match for two-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon of Kenya who claimed the win in a world-leading 3:52.59.

In only her second meet of the year, Olympic silver medallist Nicola Olyslagers (nee McDermott) was fifth in the women’s high jump with 1.90m.

Brett Robinson and Matt Ramsden were sixth and seventh in a men’s 5000m won by 21-year-old Ethiopian Berihu Aregawi in a flying 12:50.05.

Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah triumphed in a 100m showdown with American Sha’Carri Richardson, while Trayvon Bromell won the men’s 100m.

Behind for most of the race, Thompson-Herah exploded down the stretch to retain her meet title in 10.79 seconds,

UPSET: Fremantle say they are not getting ahead of themselves despite beating AFL premiers Melbourne.

0.13 ahead of Richardson.

“I’m excited, I crossed the line healthy, I didn’t care about the time,” said the Jamaican, who has been grappling with a shoulder injury and lingering achilles issues.

“I’m getting into shape, I’m getting where I need to be.”

On the men’s side, Bromell exploded off the blocks and held his arms outstretched in celebration even before he broke the tape in 9.93, drawing on the roaring crowd as he led an American podium sweep. - AAP

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Longmuir plays down hype over Dockers’ win FREMANTLE coach Justin Longmuir has attempted to play down the significance of the Dockers’ superb 38-point upset of reigning AFL premiers Melbourne.

The Dockers inflicted the first defeat upon the Demons since round 19 last year, booting the last 10 goals at the MCG on Saturday to end Melbourne’s 17-game winning streak.

After two disappointing losses against Gold Coast and Collingwood, Fremantle showed they

are the real deal by moving to 8-3 ahead of a heavyweight showdown with second-placed Brisbane next Sunday.

Longmuir slammed his players after losing to the Magpies last week, saying “everyone was getting way ahead of themselves”.

But the third-year coach was extremely measured when speaking out about one the greatest wins in Fremantle’s history.

“I’m just really proud of the players, clearly the last two weeks

have been really disappointing,” Longmuir said.

“Sometimes when that happens you can go insular and become individual but from the very start of the week it is about getting back to playing team footy before those two bad losses.

“It’s one game. I said it last week, you get ahead of yourself in this game and you get what you deserve.

“Melbourne were missing a couple tonight and got some inju-

Giants’ Bobby Hill diagnosed with cancer GWS forward Bobby Hill will undergo surgery on Tuesday after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.

The 22-year-old kicked one goal in his team’s loss to Brisbane on Saturday and has featured in every game for the Giants so far this AFL season.

But he is now set for an indefinite period out of action.

Medical assessment following his recovery from surgery will determine if any further treatment is required. “Bobby and his family have our full support, as always, as they go through this period,” GWS football manager Jason McCartney

said in a club statement.

“His health and wellbeing is our absolute priority and he’ll have the best medical care as he undergoes surgery on Tuesday and beyond.

“There’ll be a period of time for him to recover before further medical assessment to understand if any additional steps are required.

“Bobby is in good spirits and knows he has the support and love of the entire Giants family.”

Drafted in 2018, livewire forward Hill has played 41 games in four years with the Giants.

He has played all 11 games

so far this year, kicking nine goals.

Hill requested a trade to Essendon at the end of last year to be closer to family in friends in Melbourne, but was denied a move.

GWS held him to his contract, which runs until the end of this season.

Carlton defender Sam Docherty and North Melbourne midfielder Ben Cunnington have also dealt with bouts of testicular cancer over the last year.

Docherty has made a stunning return to action this season, while Cunnington remains sidelined. - AAP

ries early which were disruptive to them.

“It’s a long season if you ride the ups and downs.

“We’ll enjoy this win but not getting past next week.”

Fremantle could be boosted by the eagerly awaited return of dual Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe for the round 12 clash with the Lions at Optus Stadium.

“We’ll have to weigh that up Monday, Tuesday and see how he feels and see where his confidence

levels are at,” Longmuir said.

Important forward Matt Taberner was subbed out against the Demons with back spasms but Longmuir is hopeful the issues are not serious.

“He’s probably had this two or three times over the last couple of years,” Longmuir said.

“If you get it early in the week you’re no worries you can play with them but if you get it in game it’s really hard to function so hopefully it’s a quick fix.”

- AAP

Slater to lift Ponga as Maroons assemble DANE Gagai can see Kalyn Ponga’s game reaching new heights under Billy Slater when the fullbacks combine as coach and apprentice for Queensland.

Rookie mentor Slater will on Monday name his side for the June 8 State of Origin, Ponga overcoming the flu to all-but confirm his spot with a confident showing in Saturday’s Newcastle NRL win.

Knights teammates Gagai and Ponga will be part of an otherwise new-look backline that could feature fresh faces Selwyn Cobbo or Murray Taulagi on the wing.

They’re in a fight with

capped trio Corey Oates, Xavier Coates and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow for a chance, while Reuben Cotter is set to debut off the bench in another injection of youth to last year’s well-beaten side.

Serving as a bridge between Maroon generations, Gagai said Slater and former teammates-turned assistants Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston would “drive in what Origin is about”.

And in Ponga’s case the centre said Slater could work wonders.

“How Billy is with the young boys, his passion for it; he was never the biggest

bloke but that didn’t matter, it’s what Queenslanders are about,” 19-game Origin veteran Gagai told AAP. “He changed the mould off what fullbacks are, it’s exciting to think what he can do with Kalyn.

“I was fortunate to play alongside these guys in 2015.

“Now to see them as coaches, it’s going to benefit Queensland and I’m most excited by how many Queenslanders are playing good footy for the Cowboys and Broncos and big Tino (Fa’asuamaleaui) putting up crazy numbers for the Titans.” - AAP

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Panthers’ rampage continues BENALLA’S dominant performance in the O&K continued on Saturday with a convincing 12.10 (82) to 6.9 (45) win over Greta.

The Panthers led all day, keeping the Blues to just three goals by half-time.

The lead ballooned out to 32 points heading into the final term, with Greta just nable to match Benalla on the scoreboard.

Cody Crawford kicked three majors for the victorious Panthers, with Cameron Newbold the leading goalkicker for Greta with his pair.

LAST MAN STANDING: Jackson Hourigan leaps over fallen players with the ball.

OUTGUNNED: Benalla All Blacks’ Chelton Orchard shrugs off Tom Baker’s tackle in the Panthers’ 37 point win over Greta.

PHOTOS: Garry Jones

CONTEST: Blues and Benalla players all work to get their hands on the ball.

TAP: Jake Jones hits the ball out of the ruck to the waiting on-ballers.

OVENS AND KING SENIORS LADDER

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

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

NETBALL SCORES

ROUND 11

A GRADE: Bonnie Doon 62 def King Valley 30; Nth Wangaratta 18 def by Milawa 74; Moyhu drew with Tarrawingee; Greta 56 def Benalla All Blacks 24; Goorambat 48 def Bright 26.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

B GRADE: Bonnie Doon 69 def King Valley 31; Benalla All Blacks 60 def Greta 41 Nth Wangaratta 32 def by Milawa 72.

B RESERVE: Bonnie Doon 79 def King Valley 17; Benalla All Blacks 36 def Greta 27; Nth Wangaratta 47 def Milawa 43.

C GRADE: Bonnie Doon 61 def King Valley 24; Benalla Alll Blacks 22 def by Greta 35; Nth Wangaratta 27 def by Milawa 38.

U15s: Benalla All Blacks 10 def by Greta 18; Nth Wangaratta 35 def Milawa 16.

No scores available for other matches

PAY THAT: Greta’s Jarrod Morham hangs on to a quality mark.

MILAWA VS MOYHU GRETA VS NORTH WANGARATTA TARRAWINGEE VS WHOROULY KING VALLEY VS BRIGHT BENALLA ALL BLACKS VS BONNIE DOON GOORAMBAT - BYE

GOORAMBAT BRIGHT

2.2 5.8 0.5 3.7

6.10 6.11.47 6.11 11.13.79

GOALS: GOORAMBAT: Aaron Blackburn 1, Nathan Hill 1, Sally Malay 1, Campbell McCoy 1, Thomas Ryan 1, Blake Uebergang 1. BRIGHT: Cooper Thomason 3, Nick Lebish 2. BEST: GOORAMBAT: Alexander Moloney, Sally Malay, Charlie Campbell, Jamie Dunne, Curtis Anker, Jim Taylor. BRIGHT: Clay Cambridge-Dillon, Joseph Gray, Jake Woods, Nick Lebish, Cooper Thomason, Dylan Bursill.

BONNIE DOON KING VALLEY

3.6 7.10 11.14 16.18.114 2.1 3.1 3.3 5.4.34

GOALS: BONNIE DOON: Al Bennett 4, James Fox 3, William Wiggett 2, Sean Campitelli 1, Jayjay Curtin 1, Will Goonan 1, Jack Goonan 1, James Law 1, Joel Sanford 1, Beau Smith 1.

KING VALLEY: Dylan Barr 2, Jack Davies 1, Mackenzie Hughes 1, Ryan Wait 1. BEST: BONNIE DOON:Beau Smith, Jayjay Curtin, Joel Sanford, James Fox, Al Bennett, Hayden Watkins. KING VALLEY: Connor Shanley, Beau Wheeler, Dylan Barr, Ryan Wait, Mackenzie Hughes, Jack Davies.

BENALLA GRETA

4.4 6.5 1.2 3.4

9.8 12.10.82 4.6 6.9.45

GOALS: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Cody Crawford 3, Trent Chapman 2, Chelton Orchard 2, Jake Jones 1, Riley Moran 1, Michael Ryan 1, Lachlan Thompson 1, Corry Westbury 1. GRETA: Cameron Newbold 2, Luke Arrowsmith 1, Aaron Morham 1, Brenton Newbold 1, Mark Wettern 1. BEST: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Alistair Jacka, Riley Moran, Michael Ryan, Jackson Hourigan, James Webster, Sam Newton. GRETA: Cameron Newbold, Aaron Morham, Paul Fruzynski, Luke Minogue, Brenton Newbold, Tom Baker.

NTH WANGARATTA MILAWA

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8.16.64 10.8.68

GOALS: NORTH WANGARATTA: Flynn Butterworth 2, Sam Henderson 2, Jamie Berry 1, Luke Brown 1, Kevin Clarke 1, Dylan Fischer 1. MILAWA: Nathan Hooper 3, Steven Williamson 2, Nick Giggins 1, Simon Pane 1, Kheda Stevenson 1, Lachlan Sykes 1, Daniel Larkings 1.

BEST: NORTH WANGARATTA: Mitchell Sayers, Kevin Clarke, Flynn Butterworth, Brandon Fitzpatrick, David Killen, Benjamin Mcdermott. MILAWA: Simon Pane, Daniel Bihun, Josh Owen, Steven Williamson, Nathan Hooper, Luke Toohey.

MOYHU TARRAWINGEE

3.2 5.7 4.4 8.6

9.9 11.15.81 10.8 11.11.77

GOALS: MOYHU: Jacob Beattie 2, Thomas Gorman 2, Daniel Maples 2, Charlie West 2, Zachary Howard 1, Harrison McCarthy 1, Xavier Wales 1. TARRAWINGEE: Frazer Judd 6, Austin Amery 1, Jason Cook 1, Sam Peters 1, William Sharp 1, Daniel Witham 1. BEST: MOYHU: Harrison McCarthy, Zachary Howard, Ethan Rooney, Mitchell Clayton, Xavier Wales, Charlie West. TARRAWINGEE: Danyon Hearne, Patrick Byrne, Frazer Judd, Brandon Igri, Hugh Amery, Will Creed.

RESERVES RESULTS Goorambat .................. 0.2.2 Bright ..................26.17. 173 GOALS: BRIGHT: Jack Dalbosco 6, Darcy Martin 5, Alexander Dalbosco 3, Marcus Kinthari 2, Nathan Smith 2, Michael Bunn 1, Conner Forde 1, Aidan Hoare 1, Adam Wheelan 1, Darcy Chellew 1, Fletcher Rosser 1.

Bonnie Doon ...........12.16.88 King Valley ................ 2.2.14 GOALS: BONNIE DOON: Samuel Bennett 6, Patrick Revell 3, Luke Berriman 2, Lachlan Pinder 1. KING VALLEY: Stephen Beavis 1, Harrison White 1.

Benalla ..................12.21.87 Greta ........................ 6.6.42 GOALS: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Liam Sinclair 4, Dylan Sinclair 2, Jordan Smith 2, Jacob Donlon 1, Harry Parsons 1, Anthony Wilkinson 1. GRETA: Joshua Cleeland 3, Sean Ginnivan 1.

North Wangaratta ...... 6.4.40 Milawa ................. 18.17.125 GOALS: NORTH WANGARATTA: Paul Bonacci 2, Jhye Devine 2, Matthew Fischer 1, Jack Brown 1. MILAWA: Jack Stevenson 4, Jarrod Borschmann 2, Cameron Whinray 2, Ben Antonello 1, Steven Burke 1, Tom Davies 1, Brenton Gray 1, Scott Lambden 1, Zachary Wallace 1.

Moyhu....................10.10.70 Tarrawingee ...........10.10.70 GOALS: MOYHU: Jonathan Hyde 3, James Kelly 2, Logan Reynolds 2, Leroy Dowling 1, Liam Semmens 1, Michael Walker 1. TARRAWINGEE: Charlie Eames 2, Joel Fisher 2, Thomas Salmon 2, Dylan Adams 1, Henry Howard 1, Jake Mountney 1, Oliver Sharp 1.

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MATCH REVIEWS 10 Demons pushed to the brink by North Wangaratta

ROUND

BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

IN stark contrast to their previous performances through the first half of the season, Milawa’s senior squad were almost handed their third loss of the year at the hands of North Wangaratta, but the Demons held on for a four-point win over the Hawks 10.8 (68) to 8.16 (64).

Milawa suffered a few injuries through the first quarter, namely Ben Clarke (hamstring) and Kris Allan (concussion), but still managed to take a 13-point lead by the end of the term.

The Hawks started their fight back, with a massive third quarter to come within a goal of the Demons at three quarter time.

Milawa coach Ricky Petts said the final term almost spelled disaster for the Demons.

“It was a real scare, and I suppose in that last quarter our hearts were in our throats because North Wangaratta hit the lead with about two or three minutes to go,” he said.

“They had all the run, the momentum, and it looked like they were going to come over the top of us.

“When they snatched the lead there was a moment of “what’s going on

here?”, but we were able to scrounge another goal and get ourselves in front.

“In that first quarter we were down two rotations already and we had to try and survive the rest of the game with a limited bench and no rotations, really.

We knew that would take its toll and on a big ground like North Wangaratta, on a dry day when the ball was going to be zipping around a bit, rotations were going to be huge for us but then losing two, we knew they were going to come back strong in that second half and they did.

“Credit to them, they pushed us all the way.”

Petts said having to fight it out against teams week after week showed the strength of the club after a few years of difficulty.

“It’s certainly very different, and it’s testing out a different side,” he said.

“It’s very different to the last couple of years where it’s been at least 10 goals in it and we felt quite comfortable all the way.

“We know every club’s going through it, I don’t think we’ve been able to put near our closest strength team out on the park, but every team is saying they can’t put they strongest 21 out there yet.

“What it’s doing is it’s really showing the depth of the club - you have to bring everyone in and so many people have to come in.

“There’s a bit more adrenaline when it’s a tight game

and things are on the line.”

Simon Pane and Luke Toohey impressed for the Demons, while Mitchell Sayers and Kevin Clarke were best on ground for the Hawks.

In other matches, Bright got home over Goorambat, Bonnie Doon trashed King Valley by 80 points, Benalla All Blacks took the win over Greta 12.10 (82) to 6.9 (45), and Moyhu snatched a win over Tarrawingee by four points.“It’s very different to the last couple of years where it’s been at least 10 goals in it and we felt quite comfortable all the way.

“We know every club’s going through it, I don’t think we’ve been able to put near our closest strength team out on the park, but every team is saying they can’t put they strongest 21 out there yet.

“What it’s doing is it’s really showing the depth of the club - you have to bring everyone in and so many people have to come in.

“There’s a bit more adrenaline when it’s a tight game and things are on the line.”

Simon Pane and Luke Toohey impressed for the Demons, while Mitchell Sayers and Kevin Clarke were best on ground for the Hawks.

In other matches, Bright got home over Goorambat, Bonnie Doon trashed King Valley by 80 points, Benalla All Blacks took the win over Greta 12.10 (82) to 6.9 (45), and Moyhu snatched a win over Tarrawingee by four points.

INJURED: Milawa’s Ben Clarke, pictured in the Demons’ loss to Bonnie Don last week, was pulled from the match against North Wangaratta in the first quarter with a hamstring injury.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Hoppers get result in close match

BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

WITH the stage set for a massive day out at Moyhu, the Hoppers went above and beyond to deliver, coming away with a win over Tarrawingee 11.15 (81) to 11.11 (79) on Saturday.

The reserves players flanked the seniors’ running onto the ground, with Moyhu’s Andrew Balfour and Anthony Welsh celebrating major milestones 400th and 250th senior game, respecWAHT A MATCH: Moyhu’s Xavier Wales wins the hit-out for his side in the Hoppers’ four-point tively. win over Tarrawingee.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling Despite the occasion, the Hoppers were slow to start, with Tarrawingee building on their eight-point lead by quarter time to be three goals up by the half.

Moyhu Coach Ian Muller said his boys cleaned up their skills after a poorlyexecuted first half.

“We were in the game all the way through the first half but we just fumbled a lot, made a few mistakes, didn’t carry the ball very well - we had plenty of forward enFANCY FEET: Will Creed winds his way GOAL: Frazer Judd sends one flying through tries, they just weren’t very effective,” he said. through traffic to hit up Hugh Amery. the big sticks.

“The first half was a little bit sluggish, even though we were always still in the game, we were a couple of points down at quarter time and not much different at half time.

“We were well in the game, just took a bit of time to really gel, I suppose.”

The Hoppers staged a comeback in the third term, coming within a goal of the lead while the Bulldogs’ form slipped.

“We stepped up the intensity of the game and continued to apply pressure on Tarra, then Tarra started to make mistakes,” Muller said.

“Their disposals weren’t as clean, they were always under pressure when they were delivering the ball or attacking the ball, and I think that was the turnaround.

“I felt, halfway through the third quarter, that we were really in with a chance of winning this game, simply because you could just see that the pressure that our guys were applying was starting to take its toll on Tarra.

“They started to increase

the turnovers which they didn’t do in the first half of the game, they were pretty clean they just started making mistakes.

“The young kids are fantastic, they really stepped up on Saturday.

“Young Zac Howard was fantastic out on the wing, Ethan Rooney and Nik McAsey - they were just fantastic, they stepped up and were incredible contributors for the day.

“They’re only 17, 18 year old kids who haven’t had a lot of adult football time, and they stepped up and were really strong contributors.”didn’t do in the first half of the game, they were pretty clean they just started making mistakes.

“The young kids are fantastic, they really stepped up on Saturday.

“Young Zac Howard was fantastic out on the wing, Ethan Rooney and Nik McAsey - they were just fantastic, they stepped up and were incredible contributors for the day.

“They’re only 17, 18 year old kids who haven’t had a lot of adult football time, and they stepped up and were really strong contributors.”

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INTERLEAGUE

O&M take home Ash-Wilson Trophy with 55-point win ■

TRIPLE TREAT: Wangaratta Rovers swing-man Tom Boyd kicked three goals in the O&M’s win over GV. PHOTOS: Dale Mann BREAK FREE: Wangaratta Rovers midfielder Jake McQueen tries to break a tackle.

ON THE BURST: Wangaratta’s Joe Richards was best on ground.

BIG MAN: Wodonga Raiders ruckman Isaac Muller battles for possession in front of Joe Richards.

From back page “Our group was fantastic, there were no egos and our leaders in Michael Duncan and Harry Wheeler were great and Brad St John and Joey Richards were also fantastic.”

As for the other Wangaratta players, Jake McQueen, Cody Shutt and Dylan Van Berlo were all terrific.

“As for the Magpies and Rovers boys, you couldn’t ask for better,” Sexton said.

“They were all just fantastic blokes.

“Four of our back six were Magpies boys (Van Berlo, Mark Anderson, Jamie Anderson and Daniel Sharrock) so our backline was really settled because they all play together every week.

“That was something that I had thought about for a while so that proved to be an advantage.”

Sexton was appreciative of Wangaratta coach Ben Reid and Wangaratta Rovers mentor Darryn Cresswell for putting their players up for selection.

“The league and myself are very appreciative of

both Ben Reid and Darryn Cresswell for allowing their players to play,” he said.

“Both of them have been nothing short of supportive, Reid put nine up at the start which was a good effort and ‘Crezza’ said to his players anyone who wants to play at the next level can.”

It was the O&M and GV’s first meeting for five years.

“It was great to have interleague back,” Sexton said.

“There’s a bit of pressure on to get everything together, the work for it all probably started 12 weeks ago.

“The league’s professionalism is as good as you get but it was just good to put it all together and come out with the result that we did.

“You definitely feel a bit of fulfilment from it.”

Goals: Williams 5, Boyd 3, Marklew 3, Conlan 2, Bradtke 2, Beattie 2, Bice 1.

Best: Muller, Richards, Williams, McQueen, Schutt, Carroll, Van Berlo.

■ Netball interleague report in Wednesday’s Wangaratta Chronicle

O&M u18s overcome slow start

DESPITE a slow start the Ovens and Murray under 18s kicked the interleague day off in style with an 18-point win over Goulburn Valley.

Best on ground winner Josh Mathey kicked three majors in the 14.9 (93) to 11.9 (75) victory at Mooroopna Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

“We got out-pressured early and they jumped us, we turned it around in the second quarter and had the one really good quarter in the third when we just moved the ball a lot better,” coach Tom McGrath said.

“We made some changes - Isaac McGrath to full-forward, with him and Josh Mathey down there one out, we had three big forwards so we pushed them all up.

“We got more run through the middle by putting our quicker blokes in there.”

The O&M went into half-time a goal down but produced a six-goal to one quarter to all but put the match to bed.

Xavier Laverty also kicked three goals, while McGrath, Fraser Holland-Dean and Phoenix Gothard booted two apiece.

Mathey and McGrath were the pick of the bunch, while Gothard and Oscar Lyons also played their part.

TOP NOTCH: Wodonga’s Josh Mathey was best on ground in the O&M’s clash against Goulburn Valley.

PHOTOS: Dale Mann

TEAM EFFORT: O&M under 18s kick started the interleague day in style.

SMOOTH: Albury’s Isaac McGrath was a great contributor for the O&M.

GOOD CONTEST: North Albury’s Archer Gardiner goes head-to-head with his GV opponent Lucas Rachele

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O&M undr 18s recover slow start

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MOYHU’S MILESTONE MEN MOYHU superstars Andrew Balfour (left) and Anthony Welsh notched up their 400th and 250th senior games respectively in a huge day for the club. The duo were greeted by a guard of honour before their game against Tarrawingee at Moyhu.

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O&M a class above The Ovens and Murrayy ran awayy 55 p point winners of Goulburn Valleyy in Ash-Wilson Trophy p y THE Goulburn Valley League couldn’t go with the Ovens and Murray League’s firepower in Saturday’s interleague clash at Mooroopna.

In their first meeting for five years, the visitors posted an 18.11 (119) to 9.10 (64) win in a great spectacle for keen onlookers.

BY WILLSON MACK wmack@ nemedia.com.au

Wangaratta midfielder Joe Richards was outstanding in the victory and was awarded best on ground, while Albury’s Fletcher Carroll

provided great support for the Magpies’ speedster.

The GV couldn’t handle the O&M’s dynamic forwards with Leigh Williams bagging five majors and Wangaratta Rovers duo Tom Boyd (three) and Alex Marklew (three) also looked dangerous.

O&M coach Damian Sexton doesn’t believe the score was a true representation of the contest.

“I don’t think the score was a reflection of the game,” Sexton said.

“The contest was a lot closer than it looks when you look at the score.

“There were times where the score could’ve gone there way, they had plenty of shots on goal at different stages, our forwards set up well, our mids weren’t big but they were dynamic and our backs were reliable.”

Sexton praised the performance of the GV League.

“They were good,” he said.

“We had to respect them, they had some classy players but our blokes got on top.

“We knew that we wanted to leave the ground being respected but to do that we had to respect them which we did.

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