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ON WITH THE SHOW THEATRE technician Laura Spark, venue manager Tanya Camplin and acting technical team leader Ben Fletcher look forward to welcoming performers back on the stage in front of live audiences in 2022. PHOTO: Nick Richards

Let the shows begin Wangaratta g Performing g Arts and Convention Centre welcomes back theatre to stage g in 2022 HAVING spent most of the last two years navigating the unchartered territory of a pandemic, the team at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre is looking forward to welcoming everyone back to the theatre in 2022. It has been a difficult time for many, but particularly for those the performing arts sector, managing the logistics without knowing exactly what was around the corner. But today, Wangaratta’s premier theatre is back in business and preparing for

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the opening of Bluey’s Big Play, the hugely popular show a fitting way to start what promises to be an exciting new year. Venue manager Tanya Camplin said the theatre is able to run at full capacity, and while COVID rules are in place, they are ones we have all become accustomed to. She said masks need to

be worn indoors, everyone must scan the QR code on entry and those 18 and over need to be double vaccinated (or have a medical exemption) with identification also required. “We’re also doing additional cleaning of all the touch points, making sanitiser available and social distancing where possible in the foyer area, but the actual theatre and conference capacity is at 100 per cent,” she said. “There are still some catering restrictions in place

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for conferences and events, and Intermezzo Café has a density limit of one person per two square metres, but we are certainly open for business and have significant plans for 2022.” Ms Camplin said the team is in the process of finalising its program for this year, with a season launch planned for February when all will be revealed and some exciting shows on the horizon. While there are a number of rescheduled shows from 2020 and 2021, including Bluey’s Big Play which is

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making its fourth attempt to visit, she said there were a wide variety of shows for all ages. “There are shows for families and children, music, matinees, dance, drama and more,” she said. “We are very, very excited about the calibre of performers wanting to come to Wangaratta and that we’ve been able to work with to bring them here,” she said. “We’ve also got a lot of interest from other commercial touring parties - plus of course all our local

primary and secondary school, dance schools, choirs and music groups - who haven’t been able to perform on stage the last two years. “The venue is going to be jam-packed once we kick off in full swing from March through to November.” “There are so many amazing performances coming and we really hope the Wangaratta community gets behind them and comes to experience live theatre again - which we’ve all missed it so much.” ■ Continued page 2

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From page 2 Ms Camplin said it had been extremely challenging for the venue and the industry as a whole over the last two years, but they’ve continued to work with council and the Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres (VAPAC) to ensure they remained compliant with the ever-changing rules and regulations. She said they would continue to do so, but were feeling very positive about what 2022 will bring for the sector. While the Bluey shows on February 1 and 2 are almost sold out, with excited children, parents and grandparents finally getting their chance to see the Heeler family come to town, anyone wanting to grab a last seat can visit www.wpacc.com.au/Whats-On/Blueys-BigPlay.

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Company fined after truck weight breach A NORTH Wangaratta company faces a $7500 fine, after one of its transport vehicles was identified hauling 132 per cent of its prescribed mass limit near Beveridge in 2019. Facing Wangaratta Magistrates Court last week, the company pleaded guilty to breaching heavy vehicle national law after one of its vehicles was intercepted carrying a 21,800kg load, more than 5000kg more than its recommended 16,500kg limit. VicRoads officers were said to

have confronted the driver at a Beveridge weighbridge off the Hume Freeway on October 19, who said the truck had not been checked by his employer before leaving its Wangaratta headquarters. Prosecuting on behalf of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, Alexander Andelkovic said carrying more than 30 per cent of its recommend mass limit posed a severe safety risk, and could have seen the truck struggle to brake and turn effectively. “There’s a level of safety risk with

overloading vehicles,” he told the court. Mr Andelkovic alleged the tyres of the truck could be seen to be bulging under the additional weight, and urged the court to consider general deterrence in sentencing. However, defence counsel Geoff Clancy believed his client should avoid a conviction, and said the company had implemented a comprehensive driver education program in the wake of the incident, after previously

maintaining a clean record. “They understand fully why we have load limits,” he said. Mr Clancy alleged the driver had made an unexpected stop to pick up items which would ultimately overload the truck’s tandem axel, without rearranging the load to redistribute the newly acquired weight. Magistrate Peter Mithen accepted the defence’s unblemished record, imposing a fine of $7500 without conviction, as well as a cost of $150 to be paid to the prosecution.

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READY FOR LEARNING FUN: Lukas Cagas (5) and Emmy Smith (5) got right into the very important business of checking out the playground when they visited Wangaratta Primary School last week, ahead of their first day of classes today. PHOTO: Simone Kerwin

Stepping into a new chapter THERE will be first-day excitement, and probably a few butterflies, for youngsters across the Rural City of Wangaratta this morning, as many local schools commence classes for 2022. Among those beginning a new chapter in their education are Wangaratta Primary School foundation students Emmy Smith and Lukas Cagas. As they took the opportunity to check out the Chisholm Street grounds of their new school late last week, both fiveyear-olds said what they were most looking forward to at

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school was “playing”. Lukas, the youngest of four children, will join his two sisters at Wangaratta Primary, while Emmy’s older sister is also a student, so neither is a stranger to the school. “Emmy is so ready for school and really looking forward to it,” mum Karly said. “She’s lined up all her uniform and her bag at home, ready to go.”

Lukas’ mum, Susan, said she may shed a few tears today, but the occasion would also herald a new era for the family, with all four children now at school. “I may cry the first day, but at the same time, I’ll be happy; it’s a big change for us, and we’re really excited for 2022,” she said. “Lukas is so excited, especially about catching the bus to school.” Karly and Susan said they had no qualms about the State Government’s COVID-19 testing recommendations for schools, which will see staff and students urged to undertake free rapid

antigen tests at home for at least the first four weeks of term. “The girls have had plenty of tests and won’t think anything of it, and I think it’s good for safety to know that it’s happening,” Karly said. “I was worried at one stage that school wouldn’t start next week, but (COVID) has been so disruptive, I think you’ve just got to weigh up the risk and benefit.” Most Wangaratta schools will welcome students back today, with other students preparing to flood into classrooms in the following days this week.

Walk ups allowed for kids aged 5-11 FROM today children aged 5-11 will not need an appointment to receive their COVID-19 vaccination at the Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) Vaccination Clinic due to an increase in capacity. Currently around 350 vaccinations are administered each day but there is capacity for up to 450. NHW acting chief executive officer (CEO) Robyn Gillis said

the health service had listened to community feedback around the high demand for children’s vaccinations. “We have been vaccinating up to 70 children a day and now there is capacity to increase that number,” she said. “Bookings are still strongly encouraged.” Ms Gillis also called on more adults to come forward to receive their third dose.

“There’s around 10,000 adults in our community who are eligible for their third dose but have not yet received it,” she said. “Please get your third dose as soon as possible as this significantly increases your protection against serious illness and hospitalisation.” To accommodate the additional demand NHW will open the vaccination clinic on Sundays, beginning February 6.

The clinic is located at 53-61 Tone Road, Wangaratta and is open from 8.30am - 4pm. If attending as a walk-in please come before 3pm. The line will be capped at 3.30pm. Currently the wait for walkins reduces significantly after 10am each day. From today the NHW Screening Clinic in Vincent Road will operate from 7am-12 noon each day (not 6am - 12 noon).

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Community housing project begins New homes to be built in Sadler Street,, Wangaratta g to ggive communityy more living g options p WANGARATTA will soon receive 13 new homes to support low income renters and people experiencing homelessness. Located in Sadler Street at the former site of Max Parkinson Lodge, construction of the community housing project is due to commence in the next two to four weeks. The one and two bedroom homes for low income renters are being built by not-forprofit community housing provider BeyondHousing, in partnership the philanthropic trust, the Peter and Lyndy White Foundation. “Currently in Wangaratta,

there are 180 people experiencing homelessness or are in an unstable living situation,” BeyondHousing acting chief executive officer, Andrew Chittenden said. “These include both families and individuals waiting for appropriate safe and secure housing that is actually affordable to rent.” BeyondHousing project manager Lisa Georgeson said those who are in housing distress are everyday people who need help and support, as this is something that can happen to anyone. “We are offering longterm housing that renters

NEW BEGINNING: Work begins this week to transform Max Parkinson Lodge into 13 new affordable homes. on low to moderate incomes can live in for as long as they need,” she said. The energy efficient,

architecturally designed homes will be built using local builders the Joss Group. “They have experience

building in this region, and this construction project will support local jobs and suppliers,” Ms Georgeson said. She said increasing the supply of affordable housing for the those on low to moderate incomes, supports people to achieve better social and economic outcomes, and is key to building a strong community. BeyondHousing are including a space to recognise the service to the senior citizens of Wangaratta by Max Parkinson to see this project come to life, and the contribution of the land from the Rural City of Wangaratta.

The lodge had been disused since 2009 due to extensive structural problems that made it unsafe to live in or sell but in December 2019 Wangaratta council decided to transfer ownership to BeyondHousing due to the growing shortage of longterm affordable housing in the rural city. Community members are invited to view the project plans in the reception area of the BeyondHousing Wangaratta office at 40-42 Rowan Street, Wangaratta. The project is due for completion in the 12-15 months.

Deluge of rain leaves rocky road for motorists By STEVE KELLY

BACK IN FORCE: Reduced speed limits around school zones will be back in effect from today.

Police patrolling school zones to enforce safety MOTORISTS are urged to take extra care on roads throughout the rural city, with students set to return to education settings from today. Lowered speed limits of 40kph and 60kph will be visible throughout the rural city and surrounding towns, with an increase in road, pedestrian and bicycle traffic anticipated over the coming days. Throughout the school term, lowered speed

limits will be enacted on weekdays during key drop-off (8am to 9.30am) and pick up (2.30pm to 4pm) times, regardless of whether a school is open or closed. Wangaratta police Sergeant Paul Purcell said it was important motorists improved their awareness around high-traffic school zones. “Motorists want to start when they’re dropping off their children, just being a

little more attentive to the speed zones,” he told the Wangaratta Chronicle. “Some places will have the flashing lights but for those that don’t, drivers will need to be on the lookout - it’s really important for the safety of our children. “To start off the year, police will be very attentive to the speeds in school zones and other road offences, so make sure you start off the year right.”

BOGGY Creek Road at Moyhu lived up to its name on Saturday night when rocks and silt from a table drain washed onto the roadway after the heavy deluge that hit the region. Some 46.6mm of rain blanketed the area on Saturday night and the rocks ended up blocking about 40 metres of road and causing a traffic hazard for motorists. Motorist Paul Groves was heading home from work at about 9.30pm when he came across the obstacle. “The rocks were about four inches in diameter and they were like small boulders over the road that needed clearing,” Mr Groves said. “They were the rocks that council had placed along the table drain as part of remedial works in the area last year. “The road was a hazard, so I called a farmer and he attended the scene to remove the rocks with his tractor.” Stormy weather over Friday and Saturday nights lashed the region with Greta, Moyhu and Myrrhee being some of the hardest hit towns with 77.6mm of rain over the two nights up to 9am yesterday. Wangaratta had 47.8mm over the two nights recorded at the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)

ROCKY ROAD: It was quite a sight for motorist Paul Groves when he came across rocks while driving along Boggy Creek Road near Fletchers Lane at Moyhu on Saturday night. aerodrome weather station, while Whitfield (King River at Cheshunt) had a massive 101mm of rain up until 9am Saturday. Wangaratta SES had callouts due to the wind on Friday night with trees down on the Old Hume Highway. SES and CFA attended the

incident at about 7pm on Friday where they had to clear trees and branches from the road near the southbound McDonald‘s restaurant. Wangaratta SES also assisted to clear trees down on the Mansfield–Whitfield Road at Tolmie on Friday, along with debris on their way to the job.

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NORTH WANGARATTA READY TO CELEBRATE COMMUNITIES throughout the Rural City of Wangaratta are preparing to celebrate Australia Day on Wednesday. Looking forward to marking their inaugural event at North Wangaratta are (from left) Tilly Pattison, Mike Glenister, Brian Reid, Mary Caruso, Rosemary Tennett, Dianne Glenister, Sandro Camillo and Clive and Marg Pullen. Stories page 2 and 7. PHOTO: Belinda Harrison READY FOR FUN: Ben Duncan and Asha Bennett welcome the community to a free pool party at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre’s outdoor pool today to mark Australia Day.

Under pressure COVID pandemic impacts see Northeast Health Wangaratta officially go to ‘Code Brown’ NORTHEAST Health Wangaratta could remain in ‘Code Brown’ for weeks, after officially streamlining its emergency management response on Friday due to the growing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The regional health service notified the Department of Health that its decision was made due to the “extreme demand on our service and the ongoing challenge of staff isolating”

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WINNER: Peter Ellis was delighted to win the boat, motor and trailer package in the raffle.

Monday, January 30, 2012 By Jeff Zeuschner, THE lure of the great outdoors helped bring more than 3000 people to the Travelscene Wangaratta Fishing, Camping and Outdoor Leisure Show at Apex Park on the weekend. Caravans, campervans and motorhomes dominated the landscape, and created genuine interest among many, while fishing enthusiasts found a range of new gear to puruse. Queenslander Michael Cooke and his large, mobile fish tank, full of barramun-

di, again proved a favorite as different lures were put through their paces catching fish. And the addition of Carboor kayak makers, Aqualine, and the chance to trial some of their stock on the Ovens River, was an added bonus, with up to 10 orders placed for the increasingly popular mobile fishing craft. Show co-ordinator, Denis Devine, said the Rotary Club of Appin Park was pleased with overall

response to the event it started four years ago. “We’ve had great support from local people, but it would have been nice to see more local exhibitors here,” he said. One person who certainly was happy with yesterday’s proceedings was Peter Ellis of Wangaratta, who won the raffle’s first prize of a boat, motor and trailer package. “It’s a fantastic prize and we’re very appreciative,” he said. “My son Braden and I had been fishing this weekend and we often borrow the old man’s fishing boat. “The tables will probably turn now, but we’ll certainly be putting it to good use.”

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NHW acting chief executive officer Robyn Gillis told the Wangaratta Chronicle that the official declaration formalises a process of redeploying staff into acute services, which has been going on for several weeks. While all emergency ser-

vices and surgeries remain unaffected, only category one elective surgeries are proceeding, with all other category elective surgeries remaining on hold, as has been for the past fortnight. Ms Gillis said alot of NHW’s other community health services, such as allied health and non-emergency dental services, are also on hold, with staff redeployed to assist maintain all accute services

She said there may also be a need to relocate some patients to beds in other smaller hospitals in the North East. Ms Gillis reassured the community NHW remained safe and she encouraged people in urgent need of the hospital’s emergency services to continue to seek them. She did, however, encourage people who were unwell, but not in need of emergency care, to access other care options such as

nurse on call or their GP. “We are not sure how long this (Code Brown) will be in place, but all indications suggest several weeks,” Ms Gillis said. “We review the situation each day....our aim is to resume normal services as soon as possible. “We currently have around 60 to 70 staff members who are in isolation at home, either due to having COVID or being close contacts

“At the same time most of our 135 acute beds are full with patients and we are seeing around 100 people a day through the emergency department.” Ms Gillis confirmed the hospital’s isolation ward was, for the first time since the pandemic, accommodating COVID positive patients, with six people currently receiving care in a “safe and secure” setting. ■ Continued page 9

Monday, January 24 Under Pressure NORTHEAST Health Wangaratta could remain in ‘Code Brown’ for weeks, after officially streamlining its emergency management response on Friday due to the growing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The regional health service notified the Department of Health that its decision was made due to the “extreme demand on our service and the ongoing challenge of staff isolating”. NHW acting chief executive officer Robyn Gillis told the Wangaratta Chronicle that the official declaration formalises a process of redeploying staff into acute services, which has been going on for several weeks. Wednesday, January 26 Learning curve SCHOOL communities in the Rural City of Wangaratta

RURAL City of Wangaratta is throwing open the gates to the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre (WSAC) outdoor pool this Australia Day for a free community event. Supported by a National Australia Day Council grant, today’s event will feature free water aerobics, a giant inflatable, music and games. There will be free entry to the outdoor pool only from 11am to 7pm. “Throwing a pool party is a great way for council to give back to our community on Australia Day,” Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees said. “Pool parties are a part of Aussie life, so bring the family down for a free swim and enjoy a snag or two from the Rotary Club of Appin Park Wangaratta.” WSAC manager Penny Hargrave said a free aqua aerobics class with Jenny, Gena and Kylie at 2.15pm will be a bit of fun for everyone. “It’s not a workout style aqua class, but more like a bit of frivolous fun, and there are no bookings required so just come along, get involved and enjoy yourself,” she said. This year’s main Australia Day celebrations will be held at Wangaratta’s King George V Gardens from 8am. Australia Day story page 3

Learning curve SCHOOL communities in the Rural City of Wangaratta are this week coming to grips with State Government recommendations they’ll be following for next week’s return to school. The majority of local students will return to the classroom from Monday. COVID-safe measures, including mask-wearing indoors for grades three and above, staying home when unwell, physical distancing and regular

Locals prepare for term one under state’s back to school plan BY SIMONE KERWIN skerwin@ nemedia.com.au

hand hygiene, will continue into term one to ensure a safe environment for on-site classes to resume. In addition, the State Government plan has strongly recommended

voluntary at-home rapid antigen tests (RATs) for all staff and students - twice a week for mainstream primary and secondary schools, and each school day for specialist school students and staff - for the first four weeks of term. Early childhood education and care staff have also been encouraged to use the freely supplied tests to monitor their health

twice a week, for four weeks from Monday. To enable this, free RATs will be delivered to schools over the next week, and it’s expected parents will be invited to collect them. While many local schools were expected to be briefed further on the rollout of the plan late yesterday, new St Patrick’s Primary School principal Gabrielle Downie, Appin Park Primary School

principal Fiona Carson and Wangaratta High School acting principal Michelle Bootes said their initial advice was that parents would receive a pack of five tests per student in week one, with another pack to follow in week three. Positive tests should be reported to the Department of Health and the school, and those who report a positive result must

isolate for seven days. All three principals said their schools had taken delivery of air purifiers (which form part of the State Government’s ‘3Vs’ focus on ventilation, vaccination and vital COVID-safe steps) and were awaiting the arrival of the RAT supplies. “We are excited to be back on Monday, and to see all our students back on site,” Ms Carson said. ■ Continued page 5

are this week coming to grips with State Government recommendations they’ll be following for next week’s return to school. The majority of local students will return to the classroom from Monday. COVID-safe measures, including mask-wearing indoors for grades three and above, staying home when unwell, physical distancing and regular hand hygiene, will continue into term one to ensure a safe environment for on-site classes to resume. In addition, the State Government plan has strongly recommended voluntary at-home rapid antigen tests (RATs) for all staff and students - twice a week for mainstream primary and secondary schools, and each school day for specialist school students and staff - for the first four weeks of term.

WELCOME TO HOME LOCAL residents (from left) Dipak Prasad Kandel, Jodie Talbot, Pheba Palamoottil Sam, Katelyn Joe and Joe Phillip (with daughter Jolene Joe) were welcomed as new Australian citizens on Wednesday. The five residents, who emigrated to Australia from Nepal, the United Kingdom and India respectively, provided a public affirmation to Australia, before being presented a native plant by Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees. PHOTO: Nick Richards

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Local heroes receive joint Citizen of the Year award in Wangaratta A STRONG Indigenous flavour has headlined Wangaratta’s 2022 Australia Day celebrations, as residents flocked to King George V Gardens on Wednesday to celebrate culture and the contributions of local heroes. Warm sunshine greeted an almost 500-strong crowd, as the local Damu Dance Group presented a traditional dance before Uncle Dozer welcomed new Australian citizens with a traditional smoking ceremony, a symbol of bringing communities together. Rural City of Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees led council’s commitment to reconciliation with local Indigenous groups, and said Australia Day was an opportunity to reflect, respect

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and celebrate Australia’s true history, urging attendees to consider the impact of settlement and the waves of immigrants who have shaped modern Australia. He said COVID-19 had brought one particular positive to the rural city. “It has given us a super power - the power of kindness,” he said. ■ Continued page 2 ■ More coverage pages 13 -18

Friday, January 28 Reflect, respect, celebrate A STRONG Indigenous flavour has headlined Wangaratta’s 2022 Australia Day celebrations, as residents flocked to King George V Gardens on Wednesday to celebrate culture and the contributions of local heroes. Warm sunshine greeted an almost 500-strong crowd, as the local Damu Dance Group presented a traditional dance before Uncle Dozer welcomed new Australian citizens with a traditional smoking ceremony, a symbol of bringing communities together. Rural City of Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees led council’s commitment to reconciliation with local Indigenous groups, and said Australia Day was an opportunity to reflect, respect and celebrate.

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Budget wish list for North East Dr Helen Haines seeks massive multi-million dollar stimulus p package g for Indi p projects j INDEPENDENT federal MP for Indi Helen Haines has called on the Federal Government to set aside $22.1 million in the upcoming federal budget for the Prosecco Road Tourism Project in the King Valley. It’s part of a multi-million dollar wish list the MP has put to Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in her budget submission including $350 million worth of shovel-ready projects in the electorate she described as “ready to go”. “I have worked with local councils and community groups to put these projects to the government, to ensure the projects that are most needed and will have the most impact are at the front of the queue,” Dr Haines said. “These projects have already developed business cases, the research and development work has been done, we just need to unlock the potential of these investments. “North East Victoria has been hit hard by the pandemic, with restrictions, border closures and now the dampened impact on tourism. “Our economy is strong, but it is time for the government to step up with funding for crucial projects.” The next budget is due to be delivered on March 29, scheduled earlier than usual ahead of an expected May election campaign. Dr Haines said the Rural City of Wangaratta has identified the Prosecco Road Tourism Project as a top priority for the region surrounding Wangaratta.

GRAND PLANS: The Prosecco Road Tourism Project will include development of tourism products such as farmgate sales, cellar door connections, gravel grinding cycle tracks, accommodation, and nature-based activities. “Investment in three key project areas identified by Tourism North East is expected to drive $369 million in economic output and 1734 jobs - that is an increase of $100 million a year and 500 more jobs,” she said. The project focuses on developing the Prosecco Trail and will include key township enhancements in the form of streetscaping and upgrades to amenities,

road infrastructure, support to the agricultural sector, development of tourism products such as farmgate sales, cellar door connections, gravel grinding cycle tracks, accommodation, and nature-based activities. “Increasing amenity in the King Valley will benefit residents and unlock potential for this region to take its place as one of Australia’s most visited and luxurious

Knife assailant awaits fate A WANGARATTA man will remain in custody, after police alleged he had brandished a kitchen knife and attempted to stab a man on Irving Street last November. Facing Wangaratta Magistrates Court via videolink last Thursday, the 23-year-old, who appeared from custody at Ravenhall Correctional Centre, pleaded guilty to a number of charges including criminal damage, assault with a weapon and threats to kill. Police prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Stuart Pritchard told the court the accused had attended an Irving Street property around 9.20pm on November 26 with another male, brandishing a 40cm long kitchen knife and smashing the windows of a 4WD. LSC Pritchard said an altercation then broke out at the front of the address, after the homeowners

arrived to find the pair yelling and threatening to kill their son, who was taking refuge inside the home. The accused was said to have attempted to stab the father, narrowly missing the man’s chest before smashing the rear window of the family’s station wagon. LSC Pritchard said the accused, who police believe may have been under the influence of alcohol, was then “clotheslined” by the father, before he escaped and was ultimately located by police lying down in a driveway further down the road. He was arrested and remanded by local police on December 16. The court also heard the accused had been issued an intervention order early last year, after forcibly grabbing a 28-yearold female by the throat several times at a Bindall

Avenue address, before slamming a door causing a window to shatter. Defence counsel Geoff Clancy sought a combination sentence, which would take into account his client’s 43 days spent in custody ahead of entering a community corrections order. “It’s an unfortunate pattern of his offending when he has issues with people, it plays out in certain ways,” he told the court. Magistrate Ian Watkins said judgement would be reserved until the matter returns before the court on February 21. “He’s lucky he’s not on a murder charge he was that out of control,” he said. “His judgement was severely impaired and it could have ended really, really badly.” The defendant is set to undergo a corrections assessment over the coming fortnight.

wine regions,” Dr Haines said. Her other budget submissions for the rural city include: commonwealth co-funding of the $15 million Wangaratta-Whitfield Road upgrade and the $5 million Benalla-Whitfield Road Upgrade; $8 million for the Wangaratta Organics Processing Plan;, co-funding the $300,000 annual Grit and Resilience Program pro-

gram; $23.25 million for the Wangaratta Aerodrome and Industrial Precinct and $18.5 million for the Wangaratta Creative Precinct Expansion Project; $300 million for a new hospital for Albury Wodonga; $5 million for sewer and storm water system installation at the Wodonga Logic logistics hub; $15.2 million for road infrastructure; $7 million for the Benalla Art Gallery to expand

gallery space and improve the interface between the gallery; and funding for a new Mansfield District Hospital. The submission includes calls for funding for priority projects across the Alpine resorts, as well as funding for electric vehicle stations across the Alpine region. The full budget submission can be found on Dr Haines’ website.

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School students return for 2022 THE long summer holidays for school kids are over with classes starting back in the rural city from today. Students will have to undergo a rapid antigen test twice a week as part of the Victorian Government’s rules to reduce severe infection among teachers and students and wider infection in the community. This might prove a difficult task for some parents. It’s also important that primary and secondary students get back to face to face learning after the last two years of alternative methods. While online and remote learning has its merits, some children have trouble learning and working independently away from school classrooms. It has been well documented that this can also be a great challenge for parents to work from home while managing their children’s remote learning. Walk ups are now allowed at the Wangaratta Vaccination Clinic for 5-11 year old children, adding an element of convenience. Some 660 kids in that age group have received their first vaccination which gives them partial coverage against more severe symptoms if they were to contract the virus. Our local hospital is also still in a ‘code brown’ emergency mode which has brought the postponement of many surgeries and procedures with staff having to isolate, thus putting an extra strain on the health system. Health advice is for those who have had their second dose of the vaccine to get their third to give them maximum protection against the virus. Although third doses are not mandatory, vaccinations are in the best interests of everyone concerned because the less people getting seriously ill, the less the strain on our society, health system and schools.

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FACEBOOK users this week commented on a traditional smoking ceremony led by Uncle Dozer, which welcomed new citizens to the community on Australia Day. Greg Mckinnon: That’s great to see it Roman Kaminski: From Benalla, I went along the Aboriginal content/ceremony was wonderful. Well done Wangaratta.

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rest of us motorcycle riders a bad name Kane Voss: Jack Bruce Ull get pulled over for sure Jack Bruce: Kane Voss just for my looks alone Travis Barnes: Well that’s a waste of police resources if I ever seen one Facebook users also commented on the recipients of this year’s Wangaratta Australia Day awards. Teresa Schultz: Congratulations to Jen + John ….you

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Two-year long binge catching up with some AS we enter the third year of the pandemic, positive drinking trends preCOVID continue to reverse, according to new survey data from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF). The latest survey data showed 25 per cent of Aussies are drinking more now than before the pandemic started. Alcohol use as a ‘coping mechanism’ threatens to become an entrenched habit with serious health and societal implications. Australians have been using drugs and alcohol as coping strategies to deal with ongoing restrictions and COVID-induced unemployment, anxiety, mental health problems and loss of social connectedness. Although restrictions have eased, the repercussions of another tough year are still being felt so we urge people to leave behind unhealthy drinking habits as we move towards a ‘new normal’. We are reminding people to stick to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) alcohol guidelines of no more than 10 standard drinks per week and no more than four standard drinks on any one day to reduce the risk of harm from alcohol-related disease or injury for healthy people. The updated national alcohol guidelines are a clear way to keep an eye on how many standard drinks you’re having and stay within healthier drinking limits. Cutting back on alcohol will not only benefit your own personal health and wellbeing, but also help to combat these backsliding drinking trends and long-term effects alcohol and drug harm has on the community. The harm of COVID drinking on the community is top of mind for many Aussies, with one in two reporting being more concerned about alcohol and other drug (AOD) harm now than they were before the pandemic. The survey data showed that along with AOD harm, people’s top five concerning social issues also included mental health, crime, the economy and homelessness. Alcohol and other drug-related harms pose an ongoing threat to our community’s health, wellbeing and resilience, impacting mental health, suicide, crimes, accidents, domestic violence, and unemployment. If this spike in alcohol and other drug use isn’t addressed quickly, we’re likely to see corresponding adverse effects on these social issues that are of most concern to

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TUCKER TIME: Helen and Malcolm Craig, Maxine and Ron Webb (OAM) enjoy some food and refreshments after the Wangaratta Australia Day ceremony. See coverage of events at Cheshunt, Moyhu and Boorhaman on page 9 of today’s Chronicle. PHOTO: Nick Richards everyday Australians. For information and support, people can visit the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s website adf.org.au or contact DrugInfo on 1300 85 85 84 or druginfo@adf.org.au. Dr Erin Lalor, Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) CEO

Give the kids a brighter future AS students across the Ovens Valley return to school this week, I sincerely hope the Victorian Government sticks to its word and keeps our kids in school for 2022. We need to put the last two years behind us and help our kids get back into the rhythm of attending school and feeling good about what lays ahead. Our students deserve to look forward to spending recess and lunch times with their friends, performing in school concerts, going to camps, sporting events and all the other many exciting events and activities that play a major part in their development. If we have learned anything from COVID, it’s that face-to-face interaction is something no at home learning can ever replace.

Although COVID may have taught our kids how important it is to grow and support one another it will be great to see them finally reconnect with their classmates and teachers. I urge the Victorian Government to not compromise the learning outcomes of students and allow our schools to function as stand-alone entities and operate with the appropriate safety measures in place. It’s time to look forward and get our kids, families, and schools back on track this 2022. Tim McCurdy (MLA, Ovens Valley)

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Cream of crop at Wangaratta Wooragee’s g Danetree Hereford stud to p present among g 8200 steers,, heifers at sale THE 2022 Blue Ribbon Weaner Sale at Wangaratta this week is expecting to have yardings of 6100 steers and 2100 heifers, drawing vendors and buyers from across Australia. Some of the best bloodlines in the country will be up for auction at the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange with the steers on sale from 10.30am Wednesday and heifers at the same time on Friday. Top Wooragee producer Robin Warner from Danetree Hereford stud will be selling 50 Hereford steers and 20 Hereford heifers which will be highly sought after. Mr Warner has repeat buyers for his cattle with the Danetree Hereford performing well with weight gain and he said they’re a quite animal which also helps with putting the kilos on. “The cattle are almost 10 months old and they were weaned on January 12 and given them two lots of drenches,” he said. “There will be two pens for the steers with one around 330kg and the other at 380kg and the heifers will

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be around the 300kg.” Mr Warner complimented the set up at the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange which is preceded by its reputation as a brilliant saleyard venue for store cattle. “They are really good yards at Wangaratta and this time of year suits the timing of my breeding program,” he said. “I have sold through Wangaratta’s blue ribbon sale a few times before and last year my cattle did well in terms of price. “They draw a lot of cattle to this blue ribbon sale and they’ve got a good reputation and the heifers go well on the Friday too.” Mr Warner spoke of the high demand for heifers at the moment for breeding as there is a nationwide shortage of females. “A lot of the black females are going north and a heifer used to go into feedlots but now they’re going into breeding,” he said.

IN DEMAND: Danetree Hereford stud cattle are set for sale at Wangaratta’s Blue Ribbon Sale this week.

Author Jade Miles to talk at library about new book LOCAL author and farmer Jade Miles will discuss her book Futuresteading at Wangaratta Library on Thursday at 6.30pm. The book is a practical and inspirational guide to living in a way that values tomorrow and Jade believes the principles of Futur-

esteading offer easy-to-understand information and hands-on ideas no matter where you live. The book inspires anyone to learn to grow delicious food and medicinal plants; share rituals with loved ones through the seasons; feast on healthy

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Across the Arts In conversation with Australian contemporary artist, Sherren Comensoli

Have you always been interested in painting, and how did you first discover your artistic flair? I have always been drawn to creative activities. My dad is a builder, and my mum has always had a keen interest in interior design, so I grew up with these influences. It is perfectly natural for me to want to create beautiful living spaces myself - whether it’s through my art or helping clients with complete interior makeovers. When did you decide to pursue it more seriously, and what form did that take? When I had my first child my creative energy quickly manifested into painting and I soon filled my entire house, all of its many blank white walls, with my paintings. Then, my friends and family started buying my art and then more friends of friends wanted it, and so it literally grew from there. What do you predominately paint now? All things in nature. Nature is my endless source of inspiration, including trees, rocks and mountains mainly from around Victoria. However, when I travel to other areas, I’m also inspired by the beauty of other landscapes too. Not that I have travelled much over

LOCAL CONNECTION: Sherren Comensoli, who grew up in Wangaratta and attended St Bernard’s and Galen Catholic College, finds nature and the local landscape a constant source of inspiration. the past few years! What role does painting play in your life? I work as a full time artist. I do a lot of private commissions and usually have a few months booked in advance for these. In between commission work I always blank out at least two weeks every month to work on my own paintings. These paintings then go out to various stock-

ists. I enjoy these paintings as I’m always developing my own style and experimenting with new directions. Who (or what) are some of your favourite artists, or artistic influences? One of my favourite Melbourne artists is Kerry Armstrong. There is so much beauty in the simplicity of her work. To see the texture in her paintings in real life is

next level. My other favourite Australian artists are the late Mirka Mora and Charles Blackman. Both artists grew up in the same era and were both key figures in the city’s bohemian subculture during the 50s and 60s. How important is it to have a creative outlet in your life? My creativity IS my life. When your brain is wired

this way, even everyday mundane things inspire you - especially when I’m in nature. Find out more about Sherren Comensoli and her work by visiting her website or Facebook page. • For more information on Across the Arts, email amcpherson@nemedia. com.au.

Easy tips on maintaining an active lifestyle MAINTAINING an active lifestyle will help you feel good no matter what your age. Regular physical activity, at least 30 minutes a day, can help prevent and manage disease, maintain mobility and independence, improve wellbeing, prevent chronic disease, lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of falling, and reduce the need for some medications. You will have more energy, sleep better at night and reduce your stress levels. It’s also a great way to meet people and have fun. Here are a few simple tips for getting more active every day. 1. See physical activity as an opportunity, not an inconvenience - your

body was designed to move, so the more movement you do the healthier you’ll be and the better you’ll feel. 2. Be active in as many ways as you can - every movement is an opportunity to improve your health and wellbeing. 3. Take the stairs - stairs provide a great natural workout, so go for leg power whenever you can. 4. Park further away - look for the furthest parking spot from the entrance to shopping centres and

walk the extra distance. If you are catching public transport, try getting off a stop or two earlier. 5. Walk the dog - rather than just letting the dog loose in your backyard, walk it morning and evening if you can. 6. Find 30 minutes every day - any increase in physical activity will benefit your health, but experts agree that adults should aim to build up at least 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity on most days. 7. Break it up - if 30 minutes all at once seems like a tall order, start with five minutes at least three times a day then gradually build up the time and frequency until 30 minutes feels easier. 9. Find strength in numbers -

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WHAT’S UP WITH THE WEATHER? By Peter Nelson, former CSIRO climatologist

Heavy rainfalls in South Australia A MAIN feature of the weather across the nation over the past week has been the very heavy rainfalls at many places in the pastoral districts of northern and western South Australia. A few places have recorded all time record daily falls equivalent to half the annual average rainfall. Kimba recorded 200.8mms in three days , it’s wettest ever month in 102 years. Previous wettest months were in February 1946 and January 1974. Whyalla recorded a deluge of 95.6mms in 18 hours and many roads were closed due to flooding. Streaky Bay has recorded 130mms, easily the wettest ever January in 157 years of records - the previous wettest January was in 1889. Mt Ive near Nonning recorded it’s highest daily rainfall for any month on Saturday, January 22 and currently 180mms for this month is the wettest January there since 1974. Just across the border into Northern Territory, Jervois recorded it’s highest daily fall with 153mms in 54 years of records. The previous heaviest daily fall was in February 1976 which did actually lead to major floods in Moree. The very heavy rainfalls in the pastoral districts in South Australia have been rare events going to as far back as 1877. They previously occurred in April 1889, February 1946, January 1974 and March 1989.

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AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS

Together again on Australia Day RESIDENTS and friends in Cheshunt and the broader King Valley community enjoyed their annual supper at the Cheshunt Hall on Australia Day. Around 60 people attended the community event, indulging in barbecued snags and rissoles, sampling salads people had brought along and tucking into pavlova and fruit platters for dessert. Lyn Lewis from the Cheshunt Hall committee said they were pleased to welcome Tim McCurdy

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SOCIAL EVENT: The Australia Day supper in the Cheshunt Hall was a chance for the community to get together again.

(MLA, Ovens Valley) and Cr Harry Bussell as honoured guests, who enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with locals. “Thanks to all those who lent a hand and helped out on the night,” she said. “It was nice to have a community event again and hopefully it’s a sign of better things to come.”

TIME FOR A CATCH-UP: Louis Bell, Will O’Keefe, Mick Canning, Megan O’Keefe and Lauren Bell chat at the Boorhaman Australia Day gathering.

SPECIAL MOMENT: Charlie Suffield, Aleesha Ayres, Nick Groves-White and Don Young were pleased to receive awards from Cr Harry Bussell on Australia Day in Moyhu.

Breakfast served at Moyhu community event A SAUSAGE sizzle was the perfect way to start Australia Day at the Moyhu Lions Park. Around 70 people gathered for the annual breakfast, which was simple but delicious, enjoyed before the raising of the flag and the presentation of young achievers’ awards to local students. Lions Club member Neil Jarrott emceed the event,

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introducing guest Cr Harry Bussell, on what turned out to be quite a hot and humid morning for those who gathered in the park. Receiving awards were Charlie Suffield from Moyhu Primary School, along with

Aleesha Ayres, Nick GrovesWhite and Don Young from Myrrhee School. Also enjoying a chance to catch up were founding members of the now 35 year old Moyhu Lions Club, Stan Fanky, Don Dixon and George Snowling. Club president Nicole Lindsay said while the event didn’t run for long, it was a really good day enjoyed by all those who attended.

Sun shines bright on Boorhaman gathering ABOUT 80 people gathered for a cooked Australia Day breakfast at the Boorhaman Recreation Reserve on Wednesday. Volunteers were on hand to set up and start cooking early, so that all was in readiness by 8am. Local residents enjoyed bacon and eggs while spending time catching up with each other after missing out last year, due to the pandemic. President of the Boorhaman Hall committee, Damian O’Keefe, welcomed

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all and outlined some of the activities and grants that have led to improvements of the reserve over the last two years. He also outlined Boorhaman’s community membership, which allows locals to use all the facilities offered at the reserve, including access to golf, tennis and footgolf, as well as offering

reduced rates for hall hire. This will recommence after June this year. Damian then introduced Rural City of Wangaratta councillor Harvey Benton, who talked about appreciating the importance of history in making a community. After the flag was raised, Jenny Campbell led the gathering in a rousing rendition of Advance Australia Fair. Many lingered after the official proceedings to enjoy the cooler weather and the friendly catch-up.

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Victoria posts 10,589 cases, 20 deaths VICTORIA has added 10,589 new infections to its COVID-19 caseload along with a further 20 virus-related deaths. The state is now managing more than 78,000 active coronavirus cases, with 889 patients in hospital care, 111 of them in ICUs and 35 requiring ventilation. Health authorities say 6110 infections were self-detected in the 24 hours to Saturday evening via rapid antigen

tests. A further 4479 positive results came via PCR lab testing. Meanwhile, COVID commander Jeroen Weimar is urging double-vaccinated Victorians to pivot their thinking following the detection of several Omicron sub-variant cases. “We’re adjusting our thinking that to be complete from a vaccine point of view

... we now need to have three doses,” he told journalists on Saturday. “Unfortunately the COVID pandemic continues to evolve and we need to evolve with it.” Mr Weimar said anyone yet to receive a third immunisation dose was “not as protected” and those due for a booster needed to “get it done now”. Victorian authorities have detected “literally a handful”

of cases of an Omicron sub-variant, dubbed son of Omicron. “We’re obviously following the international developments on the BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron closely,” Mr Weimar said. “It’s still very early days in understanding exactly how that’s moving around, I’m aware there’s a very small number of cases that have been detected

here in Victoria.” He stressed son of Omicron was not a new variant of COVID-19. The state government has meanwhile delivered 4.5 million rapid antigen tests to schools with another two million on the way. Private school students returned to class on Friday and public students begin term on Monday. All staff and students are

being encouraged to take a test twice-weekly. A vaccination blitz targeting children aged five to 11 has begun at 15 Victorian primary schools, with seven state-run vaccine hubs offering walk-up jabs for kids. Thirty eight per cent of Victorians aged over 18 have received a COVID-19 vaccine booster while 93 per cent of eligible people aged 12 or over are now double dosed. -AAP

SAVE THE KOALAS: An inquiry found koalas would likely become extinct before 2050 without government intervention. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

$50 million to help protect east coast koalas

THE federal government will spend an extra $50 million over the next four years to pull east coast koalas back from the brink. The money will underpin a national koala recovery plan, promised after the devastating 2020 bushfires. In June last year a federal panel of threatened species experts recommended the marsupial’s status be upgraded from vulnerable to endangered in NSW, Queensland and the ACT. Prime Minister Scott Morrison

says the $50 million in funding will go to initiatives including restoring habitat, monitoring populations and boosting research into koala health. Funds will also be allocated to improving the health of the marsupials and training vets and nurses. “They are such a symbol of Australian wildlife,” the prime minister said on Saturday, adding the animals are able to draw tourists from overseas. “Australian wildlife needs our

care and needs our conservation, and that is an important part of caring for our country,” he said. “This is about throwing our arms around our koala population in the way I believe all Australians would want us to.” The funding takes the amount invested into the species from 2019 to $74 million, the government said. The package will benefit multiple Australian species, and build on work to restore habitat and control feral animals, Environ-

Joyce plays down loss of NT senator THE impact of Northern Territory senator Sam McMahon stepping away from her links to the Nationals so close to a federal election has been played down by party leader Barnaby Joyce. Senator McMahon is a member of the Country Liberal Party but she had sat in the Nationals party room. “Sam remains part of the government and that’s very very important,” Mr Joyce, the deputy prime minister and Nationals leader told Sky News’ Sunday Agenda program. “We are talking about

something very close to the end of parliament before we go to the election. I don’t think this is a dramatic issue.” But Senator McMahon’s decision does come at a time when polls are showing the government and Prime Minister Scott Morrison are losing popularity. Mr Joyce threw his support behind Mr Morrison. “What other prime minister has had to deal with a pandemic,” he said. “I think the Australian people ultimately are going to have to make a choice be-

tween secure management ... and Mr Albanese who is one person in Mackay, another person Melbourne, another person Gladstone, another person in Grayndler. “In between times he is just whingeing and whining commentary about how terrible we all are ... I want to hear his positive message.” Mr Albanese did his best to do just that in an interview on the ABC’s Insiders program, announcing that aged care funding will be increased if Labor wins the election which is due to be held by May. -AAP

ment Minister Sussan Ley said. She said teams are working with land owners to seed habitats using drones, and two more projects are slated to begin soon. Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese said the government has a pattern of making promises, and then revealing they will be rolled out “over a decade”. “We saw this yesterday with the Great Barrier Reef: they made a big splash in the paper, and then ... said, ‘we can’t tell you, even though it’s in newspa-

pers, what the detail is’. “Guess what? You need to take action on climate change if you want to save koalas.” Wildlife conservationists have long been pushing for change, saying the iconic species is in desperate need of greater protection if it is to survive. Koala populations in NSW have declined by between 33 and 61 per cent since 2001 and at least 6400 were killed in the Black Summer bushfires. -AAP

Food concerns after floods cut roads THE federal government has sought to reassure people they will not go without food, after severe flooding cut major transport links in the centre of the country. Inland floods damaged rail infrastructure in South Australia and cut food supply lines to the Northern Territory and Western Australia this week. Shortages of food and essential supplies are now a concern in Darwin, Western Australia and remote towns including Coober Pedy. “Our first concern is for the safety and needs of

those directly affected and we know that through working together we can keep the wheels turning and restore supply chains across the country,” Emergency Management Minister Bridget McKenzie said Saturday. “The community has a role in this too, by buying what you need and not hoarding,” she said. “This unnecessarily spikes demand and then directly impacts supply.” The government’s National Coordination Mechanism is working through options with states and territories

to keep essential supplies stocked and carry out repairs quickly, Senator McKenzie said. A 14-day major emergency was declared in South Australia on Friday, allowing the state’s Police Commissioner Grant Stevens to direct the movement off freight and improve SA food security. The Stuart Highway, the main link between Adelaide and Darwin, remains underwater on Saturday and there is no time frame for when it will reopen. -AAP

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RURAL NEWS

Gap year program to entice young people to regions WHILE an uncertain job market and restrictions on overseas travel may have swayed many students from choosing a gap year in 2022, there are still plenty of opportunities for growth and experiences in Australia. The Federal Government has partnered with the National Farmers Federation (NFF) to develop AgCAREERSTART, a gap year program which matches young Australians with an on–farm job in regional Australia, while addressing barriers and attitudes to work in Australian agriculture. NFF chief executive officer Tony Mahar said a gap year with AgCAREERSTART would give young people the chance to explore some of Australia‘s most beautiful regions while learning new skills. “Young people are finishing school in a world of uncertainty,” Mr Mahar said. “They still need that well–earned break from study, and they want to gain independence, even more so after almost two years of online lessons and being stuck at home. “AgCAREERSTART participants will be matched with an on–farm job, given training and development, and granted access to industry events and experiences with their AgCAREERSTART cohort. “They can learn something new in a hands–on way, while gaining valuable life experience. “If the pandemic has taught us anything, it‘s to make the most of every opportunity. “Travel may always be possible, but a program like this doesn‘t come along every day.” Through AgCAREERSTART, participants will be employed under award wages on qualified farms for up to 12 months. They will receive safety training, on–

REGENERATING DAIRY: David Hardwick Simpson: Agroecologist David Hardwick examines soil on a dairy farm in Simpson at a soil health day in April last year.

Format change for dairy forum A REGEN Dairy forum will take on a new format in an effort to support dairy farmers looking for long term sustainable options to stay profitable and viable in the industry. The forum, which was set to take place on February 8 and 9 in Warragul, has now become an online event, running over four days in late February and early March. Event coordinator David Hardwick from Soil Land Food said although he was disappointed not to go ahead with the face to face event, the new format offers an opportunity for dairy farmers from across the county to participate. “With people travelling great distances to attend the event, under the current COVID circumstances we felt it best to make the call early,” Mr Hardwick said. “The new format will allow more farmers to par-

ticipate with four online sessions running 90 minutes each.” The event will provide dairy farmers with an opportunity to engage with and listen to active dairy farmers who have transitioned to profitable and healthy dairy systems. It will focus on making a profit, pasture–based dairying, along with pasture, soil and animal health. “Dairying can be an expensive business, but there are farmers out there who have turned their systems around and are more profitable,” he said. “This takes so much stress out of a really demanding profession. “We will still have experts in their field participating in the online event, including consultants in the finance sector and grazing management in the regenerative landscape space.

“It can be really daunting thinking about changing the way you farm, which is why networking events such as this forum are really important; farmers need all the support they can get when trying something new.” Mr Hardwick said participants will have the opportunity to hear from a farmer who has tweaked his grazing management, among other things, which has significantly improved the water infiltration and holding capacity of his soil. This has resulted in several flow on benefits. The event has been sponsored by a number of innovative companies in the regenerative agriculture space and bookings can be made online through Humanitix by searching Regen Dairy Forum 2022 or by contacting Soil Land Food on david@ soillandfood.com.au or 0409 646 565.

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Barty delights in sharing Open triumph AS Ash Barty sealed yet another great triumph, the tennis superstar delighted in sharing the moment with three women who helped pull her through some of her toughest times. Barty became the first local since Chris O’Neil in 1978 to claim an Australian Open singles title when she defeated Danielle Collins 6-3 7-6 (7-2) on Saturday night. The Melbourne Park title followed Barty’s 2019 Roland Garros and 2021 Wimbledon successes. The All England Club vic-

tory was marked by proud Ngarigo woman Barty paying a poignant tribute to tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley through the dress she wore throughout her campaign. Goolagong Cawley, herself a proud Wiradjuri woman, was among those who offered Barty support during her wellpublicised break from tennis after the 2014 US Open. It therefore only seemed appropriate that while O’Neil delivered the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup to Rod Laver Arena for Saturday night’s tro-

phy ceremony, it was Goolagong Cawley who stepped out of the shadows to present it — as both Barty and her idol’s eyes shimmered with wouldbe tears. “I thought she wasn’t coming, and I’d spoken to her earlier in the week, and she was staying at home and not being able to travel down this year. So to have that surprise was amazing,” Barty said. “It was really special just to be able to give her a hug. It’s the first time I’ve seen her in 12 months. “We had a few hugs for a

few different reasons, and to be able to actually see her in the flesh and chat to her was incredible. “To be able to experience that together on such a big occasion, on such a beautiful court, and in a tournament that means so much to both of us, I think it was really nice to have her there just as someone to lean on when I wasn’t really sure what to do. “She’s an amazing human being, and I’m very, very lucky to be able to call her a friend. Very lucky to be able to give her a hug in some of the big-

gest moments in my life.” Another key supporter, Barty’s former doubles partner and “best mate” Casey Dellacqua, celebrated with Barty on court. “I just wanted to give her a hug,” Barty said. “She was one of the first people that I could see and give a hug to. “She’s done so much for me as a person, and not just after big wins. She’s been there right from the start. I love her to death.” But the biggest hug was saved for her mum, Josie, the

FORM RETURN: Jason Day has finished in a tie for third at the US PGA Tour event in San Diego.

recipient and holder of Barty’s various trophies. “I honestly just thought how lucky am I that I’ve got so many people here that love me for me and got to experience this with me,” the 25-year-old said. “Because I was gutted when mum and dad and some of my team couldn’t be there in Paris and in London. “To be able to have almost everyone here was really, really special, and to do it at home and to be able to do it with them, experience it with them was really special.” - AAP

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Jason Day narrowly misses win in San Diego JASON Day has come up just short in his bid to end a winless drought stretching to nearly four years, finishing in a tie for third at the US PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines. The former world No.1, who has battled injuries in recent years, catapulted himself back into a share of the lead with just four holes to play but he was unable to maintain his surge. A sensational hole-out eagle on

the par-4 14th, when he spun a 119yard wedge shot back into the hole, was followed by successive bogeys on 16 and 17 before a birdie on the last left Day one shot shy of a playoff. He carded a final round 72 to finish at 14-under 274, alongside the top ranked Jon Rahm (71) and Cameron Tringale (70). Luke List earned his first PGA Tour victory with a birdie on the first extra hole, the par-5 18th, denying fellow American Will Zalato-

ris what would have been his maiden success. List began the final round five shots back of co-leaders Day and Zalatoris, and had to wait almost two hours after closing with a sixunder 66 to see if he had a shot at a first win in a professional career that began in 2013. “I really believed I could win on this course, and it’s a dream come true,” List, who booked his place at the Masters with the victory in his

Open champ Kyrgios to shun slam doubles NICK Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have no designs on becoming a modern version of the Woodies or Bryan brothers despite their shock Australian Open doubles triumph. American twins Bob and Mike Bryan won a record 16 grand slam titles together, while the famous Australian combination of Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge snared 11 majors. Kyrgios and Kokkinakis claimed their first on Saturday night, beating fellow local hopes Matt Ebden and Max Purcell 7-5 6-4 in the final at Melbourne Park.

The wildcard entrants rode a wave of raucous support to knock off a string of seeded opponents on an unexpected run to the final, nine years after they won the junior Wimbledon doubles title together. But Kyrgios, who joked he and his long-time mate simply “rolled off the couch” to steal the silverware, insists he is no certainty to even enter another grand slam doubles draw, let alone win more titles. “I’m not playing the French and then I’m not playing (Wimbledon) doubles, so maybe just US

(Open) and then (ATP) Finals,” the 26-year-old said of his 2022 plans, having also repeatedly indicated he has no idea what his playing future looks like beyond this year. In response, Kokkinakis joked: “I’ll just try and find someone else. I didn’t even enjoy it anyway.” However, Kokkinakis said the Special Ks will not turn down an invite to the ATP Finals in November. “We didn’t expect to make ATP Finals, especially after playing one tournament for the year together,” Kokkinakis said. - AAP

206th career start, said. “I told myself if I was in a playoff, I was going to make birdie.” Day was another player who really believed he could win the event, having twice before saluted in San Diego in 2015 and 2018. But his stretch without a tour win now extends to 75 tournaments and 1365 days - the most recent of his 12 titles coming in May 2018 at the Wells Fargo Championship. Marc Leishman closed his week

with a 70 to share 16th at 11-under par while Cam Davis (73, four-under) finished well down the field. For 2021 rookie of the year Zalatoris, who signed for a final-round 71, it was a case of what could have been, having missed an eight-foot putt for the win on the final hole of regulation. “I fought like hell all day... The putt I hit on the 72nd hole, I thought I made it. I just needed a hair more speed,” he said. - AAP

Lions hold off Geelong in AFLW thriller THE Brisbane Lions’ thrilling two-point AFLW victory over Geelong has been soured by another expected ACL injury to an important player. Three weeks after losing premiership star Kate Lutkins, forward Gabby Collingwood went down clutching her knee in her first AFLW game for almost two years. Collingwood looked shattered as she was helped off the field during the second quarter and the Lions confirmed she would be assessed by medical staff. She missed the entire

2021 season, including the Lions’ grand final win against Adelaide, after rupturing her ACL late in the 2020 season. The Lions were pushed all the way by the improving Cats at Maroochydore on Saturday, before falling over the line 3.9 (27) to 4.1 (25). Brisbane had serious trouble breaking down Geelong’s miserly defence, with the Lions dominating the inside-50 count 38-12, but were unable to capitalise on the scoreboard. After leading by just seven points at the final change, the Lions created a handy

gap early in the last quarter. But Geelong came again, with star Chloe Scheer missing a set-shot to put the Cats in front with just minutes to go. Rain started falling late in the game as the Lions hung on in the slippery conditions. Irish flyer Orla O’Dwyer continued her outstanding start to the season, having a major influence on the contest with a goal and 14 disposals. “We knew it wasn’t going to be easy, Geelong’s pressure was phenomenal, but we just kept fighting,” O’Dwyer told Fox Footy. - AAP

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SCOREBOARD

DELATITE DEF CITY COLTS

OVENS VALLEY UNITED DEF BY BENALLA BUSHRANGERS

YARRAWONGA MULWALA DEF BY WANGARATTA MAGPIES

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK DEF BEECHWORTH WANDERERS

DELATITE 1ST INNINGS +E Ree-Goodings c TM Nanson b MJ Lister .................51 JB Sanford c MA Giggins b TW Stewart ..........................9 MA Copey c N Crispin b JD Smith .................................32 MW Stevenson c KM Braden b N Crispin......................55 NJ Scales not out ............................................................22 *CG Anderson not out ....................................................19 MR Purcell dnb AS Mahoney dnb JL Mahoney dnb PM Scales dnb LJ Scales dnb Extras (nb 2, w 14, b 0, lb 3) ............................................19 Total................................................................4/207 (cc) Overs: 40.0 FOW: 31 (JB Sanford) 83 (E Ree-Goodings) 157 (MW Stevenson) 165 (MA Copey). Bowling: M Clayton 6/0/0/27, TW Stewart 7/0/1/33, JD Smith 6/1/1/23, KM Braden 6/0/0/24, MJ Lister 6/0/1/37, A Crispin 4/0/0/31, N Crispin 2/0/1/17, TM Nanson 3/0/0/12.

OVENS VALLEY UNITED 1ST INNINGS *DL Bursill c DJ Stratton b S Briggs...............................22 +DL Jenvey lbw b CJ Brodie ............................................2 J Newton c G Priest b S Briggs ......................................11 J Jones c G Priest b LP Curtis ..........................................0 K Fitzpatrick c G Priest b R James...................................4 A Newton c G Priest b S Briggs ........................................9 D Walker c DJ Stratton b S Briggs....................................4 SB Piazza c G Priest b R James........................................0 J Neary c S Briggs b R James...........................................0 B Wyatt not out .................................................................0 M Paulsen st G Priest b R James .....................................2 Extras (nb 1, w 5, b 0, lb 0) ................................................6 Total................................................................................ 60 Overs: 23.0 FOW: 5 (DL Jenvey) 32 (J Newton) 35 (J Jones) 40 (DL Bursill) 50 (K Fitzpatrick) 52 (A Newton) 55 (SB Piazza) 56 (D Walker) 56 (J Neary) 60 (M Paulsen). Bowling: CJ Brodie 4/1/1/10, DJ Stratton 4/0/0/12, LP Curtis 3/0/1/17, S Briggs 7/2/4/12, R James 5/0/4/9.

WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS J Thewlis lbw b AT McMillan............................................0 J Wallace lbw b R Bartlett ................................................5 P Menon not out .............................................................63 +CD Matheson c R Clarke b M McCabe...........................0 *J Davies c AT McMillan b B Radford ..............................1 RA Malcolm b M McCabe..................................................0 NJ Pell c M Knight b B McCabe........................................4 N Bonwick c B Irvine b B McCabe .................................12 L Hadden c & b B McCabe................................................2 T Rosser not out ..............................................................22 MD Gathercole dnb Extras (nb 1, w 3, b 2, lb 2) ................................................8 Total................................................................ 8/117 (cc) Overs: 40.0 FOW: 0 (J Thewlis) 10 (J Wallace) 11 (CD Matheson) 15 (J Davies) 22 (RA Malcolm) 35 (NJ Pell) 65 (N Bonwick) 70 (L Hadden). Bowling: AT McMillan 8/0/1/23, R Bartlett 5/2/1/5, M McCabe 8/1/2/24, B Radford 7/0/1/24, B McCabe 8/1/3/17, C Mitchell 4/0/0/20.

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS L Whitten lbw b K Surrey................................................97 B Dale c K Surrey b M Ryan ............................................42 JA Schonafinger c B Surrey b M Ryan ............................6 M Whitten c & b K Surrey................................................22 J Beattie not out..............................................................19 J Hyde c B Surrey b K Surrey ...........................................1 *PJ McNamara c M Ryan b R Worcester .........................0 +A McCarthy run out (R Worcester) ................................0 D Wilson dnb H Jones dnb B Bartlett dnb Extras (nb 3, w 18, b 0, lb 9) ............................................30 Total................................................................7/217 (cc) Overs: 40.0 FOW: 108 (B Dale) 125 (JA Schonafinger) 188 (L Whitten) 211 (M Whitten) 214 (J Hyde) 215 (PJ McNamara) 217 (A McCarthy). Bowling: R Worcester 8/0/1/39, M Ryan 8/0/2/31, K Surrey 8/0/3/44, S Francis 4/0/0/18, R Ellett 5/0/0/25, C Ellett 3/0/0/17, T Cogger 4/0/0/34.

CITY COLTS 1ST INNINGS TM Nanson c NJ Scales b MR Purcell ...........................15 *+MA Giggins b PM Scales................................................6 JD Smith c PM Scales b NJ Scales ..................................4 KM Braden c AS Mahoney b MW Stevenson..................2 AF Thrum c MW Stevenson b LJ Scales..........................1 J Solimo c NJ Scales b JB Sanford ...............................15 N Crispin c PM Scales b JB Sanford ................................8 MJ Lister not out ...............................................................5 TW Stewart c CG Anderson b MR Purcell .......................2 M Clayton b MR Purcell ....................................................2 A Crispin c JB Sanford b MA Copey ................................2 Extras (nb 5, w 16, b 0, lb 1) ............................................22 Total................................................................................ 84 Overs: 37.4 FOW: 26 (TM Nanson) 31 (MA Giggins) 33 (JD Smith) 36 (AF Thrum) 47 (KM Braden) 65 (J Solimo) 76 (N Crispin) 79 (TW Stewart) 81 (M Clayton) 84 (A Crispin). Bowling: LJ Scales 6/0/1/27, MR Purcell 7/4/3/6, PM Scales 3/1/1/4, NJ Scales 4/0/1/9, MW Stevenson 8/0/1/17, JB Sanford 8/0/2/17, AS Mahoney 1/1/0/0, MA Copey 0.4/0/1/3.

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNINGS GA Hoysted not out ........................................................23 M Honman c D Walker b J Newton...............................14 +G Priest c SB Piazza b DL Bursill ....................................2 *CJ Brodie not out ............................................................9 DJ Stratton dnb S Briggs dnb R James dnb J Ladd dnb M Priest dnb LP Curtis dnb C Bull dnb Extras (nb 0, w 11, b 1, lb 1) ............................................13 Total............................................................................ 2/61 Overs: 30.0 FOW: 31 (M Honman) 42 (G Priest). Bowling: D Walker 4/1/0/13, B Wyatt 6/0/0/12, M Paulsen 3/0/0/15, J Newton 8/6/1/2, J Neary 6/2/0/8, DL Bursill 3/0/1/9.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS J Lawrence c T Rosser b J Thewlis ...............................11 B Irvine c N Bonwick b MD Gathercole...........................8 MT Casey b J Wallace .....................................................34 H Wheeler lbw b J Thewlis ..............................................2 M Knight b N Bonwick ......................................................6 *+R Clarke c J Thewlis b P Menon...................................8 B McCabe c RA Malcolm b NJ Pell...................................5 AT McMillan c J Thewlis b MD Gathercole .....................4 B Radford c P Menon b NJ Pell......................................11 C Mitchell c RA Malcolm b NJ Pell ...................................4 M McCabe not out.............................................................5 R Bartlett not out ..............................................................0 Extras (nb 0, w 5, b 5, lb 0) ..............................................10 Total..............................................................................107 Overs: 39.2 FOW: 13 (B Irvine) 25 (J Lawrence) 30 (H Wheeler) 45 (M Knight) 71 (R Clarke) 83 (MT Casey) 83 (B McCabe) 88 (AT McMillan) 100 (C Mitchell) 107 (B Radford). Bowling: MD Gathercole 8/1/2/21, P Menon 8/1/1/21, J Thewlis 8/2/2/14, NJ Pell 7.2/1/3/23, N Bonwick 3/0/1/11, T Rosser 2/0/0/6, J Wallace 3/1/1/6.

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS K Surrey not out ............................................................106 M Ryan c B Dale b B Bartlett ............................................5 C Ellett c J Hyde b J Beattie .............................................2 *+B Surrey c A McCarthy b J Hyde ..................................4 M Woodburne c D Wilson b J Hyde ................................0 D Cogger c A McCarthy b J Hyde.....................................6 R Worcester run out (J Beattie) .....................................11 R Ellett run out (M Whitten) .............................................0 T Cogger run out (L Whitten) ...........................................0 W Love not out ..................................................................6 S Francis dnb Extras (nb 3, w 8, b 5, lb 2) ..............................................18 Total................................................................8/158 (cc) Overs: 40.0 FOW: 45 (M Ryan) 48 (C Ellett) 64 (B Surrey) 65 (M Woodburne) 75 (D Cogger) 108 (R Worcester) 113 (R Ellett) 127 (T Cogger). Bowling: JA Schonafinger 6/0/0/23, PJ McNamara 3/0/0/16, B Bartlett 6/0/1/14, J Beattie 2/0/1/11, J Hyde 8/0/3/35, D Wilson 6/0/0/25, H Jones 6/2/0/8, M Whitten 2/0/0/10, B Dale 1/0/0/9.

COVERS ON: Rovers United Bruck under 16 players rush to get the covers on the pitch at the WJ Findlay Oval.

PULL: Hugh Spring tries to pull a short one around the corner. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

RIGHT ARM OVER: Jimi Pell sends one down in his match against Ovens Valley United.

A RESERVE: Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 53 M Winter 4/8 J Campbell 2/10 W O’Keefe 2/14 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. 8/154(cc) GL Shantha 42 M Winter 33 J Campbell 27 D Pool 3/35 D Fitzpatrick 2/34. Rutherglen United C.C. 9/141(cc) L Conboy 46 MB Burrows 2/8 SA Bell 2/24 B Bradley 2/27 CN George 2/34 def Delatite C.C. 8/92(cc) AC Ritchie 26 C Harding 2/6 ST Jennings 2/15 D Baldwin 2/29. Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 92 SG Holmes 25 S Phillips 3/15 R Barry 2/14 N Bleeser 2/25 def by Ovens Valley United C.C. 8/136(cc) C Thomason 67 R Gill 2/5 I Costello 2/16. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 9/114(cc) M Thewlis 35 Z Wallace 26 J Bartlett 2/20 B Frauenfelder 2/30 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 9/141(cc) K Archibald 42 SA Williamson 2/14. B GRADE: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 112 M Botten 44 A Binion 35* N Ferguson 4/10 M Hardy 2/7 K Stevenson 2/27 def by Milawa C.C. 7/162 C Oates 54 C Honey 51 N De Vries 32 K Linke 3/11 B Spokes 3/29. City Colts C.C. 8/119(cc) NM Norris 34 S Lidgerwood 3/8 TW Lovel 3/20 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 4/166(cc) A Dodd 73* S Lidgerwood 43 C Cryer 2/28. Ovens Valley United C.C. 123 C Daly 30 T Cuskelly 29 M Vescio 27 D Winter 4/11 M Drage 3/37 G Elliott 2/14 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. 5/182(cc) G Elliott 69 N Cooke 3/43. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. def Delatite C.C. Greta C.C. 6/105 def Rutherglen United C.C. 9/96(cc) B MClean 49*. C GRADE: Rovers United Bruck C.C. 8/114(cc) RD Berriman 3/13 A Lockhart 3/13 def by Merton C.C. 4/122(cc) LS Benton 84* B Allan 2/27. Gapsted C.C. 6/234(cc) def Rutherglen United C.C. 46. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 4/107 S Lappin 45 J Bozzola 31* def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 95(cc) A Crook 26 J Bozzola 5/14 B Pickering 2/7. City Colts C.C. 64 def by Ovens Valley United C.C. 7/106(dec) F Noble 5/41 (inc hat-trick) A Thompson 2/25. UNDER 16: Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 1/102 C Ellett 49* drew Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 2/88 J Thewlis 29. Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 7/162(cc) G Lithgow 57 T Begnone 37 Y Paulsen 3/10 drew Ovens Valley United C.C. City Colts C.C. 68 J Marks 3/9 MJ Mahoney 2/4 TA Berry 2/11 def by Delatite C.C. 5/178 AP Storer 44* TA Berry 28* O Clelland 26* P Buchanan 25* C Petersen 2/22. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 95 J Fraser 50 A Williams 4/12 C Kafarela 3/11 L Nicholson 2/6 def by Rutherglen United C.C. 114 C Beattie 37 R Beattie 28* D O’Brien 3/10 O Connell 2/10. Rovers United Bruck C.C. Gold 45 H Jones 3/1 B Pellegrino 3/3 C McNamara 2/6 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. Green 8/197 J Rigoni 54* B Fisher 29* B McClen 3/24. UNDER 14: Benalla Bushrangers C.C. 6/258(cc) J Priest 51* L Ham 41 M Cooney 27 J Wickham 2/5 drew Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 7/104 J Hart 2/2 M Cooney 2/11. Rutherglen United C.C. 142 S Gunning 34* W Graham 3/9 H Winter 3/19 A Schultz 2/10 def Rovers United Bruck C.C. - Gold 34 J Torney 3/7 M Francis 2/3. Delatite C.C. 4/64 drew Rovers United Bruck C.C. Green 1/62. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 100 N Sheridan 29 C Ormond 3/16 A Brett 2/5 def by City Colts C.C. 4/139 M Feldtmann 50* J Long 34 N Kreeck 2/10. UNDER 12: Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. - GOLD 6/49(cc) def by Benalla Bushrangers C.C. Red 3/94(cc) . Ovens Valley United C.C. Orange drew Greta C.C. Rovers United Bruck C.C. Gold 1/134(cc) L O’Brien 42* C O’Brien 40* def Beechworth Wanderers C.C. 8/81. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. BLACK 0/126(cc) L Sims 35* def Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. Rams 8/28(cc) T Sims 2/1 L Benton 2/3. Rutherglen United C.C. 3/71(cc) J McNeill 2/2 def Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. - WHITE 6/57(cc). Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C.Bulls 4/119(cc) N Leith 43* def Benalla Bushrangers C.C. Blue 5/57. City Colts C.C. 5/76(cc) NR White 2/7 def by Ovens Valley United C.C. Black 3/83(cc).

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ROUND 13 REVIEW: Saturday, January 29

Menon, Pell steer ‘Pies to victory

GAME WINNER: Nick Pell took 3/23 with ball in hand to see his side home.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

WANGARATTA Magpies extended their lead at the top of the ladder with a two wicket win over reigning premiers Yarrawonga Mulwala on Saturday. The ‘Pies got off to a shaky start when Jimmy Thewlis fell for a duck, followed by fellow opener Jarryd Wallace (5) and Cooper Matheson (0) not long after to have their side at 3/11. However, an unbeaten 63 from the association’s premier batter in Pranav Menon, along with a valuable 22 from Tom Rosser in the tail would ensure the Magpies got to 8/117 off their 40 overs. “We’d made 33 off the first 20 overs so we weren’t playing to our game plan and we needed to change the way we were going about it,” Wangaratta Magpies skipper Jack Davies said. “After drinks we came out and played to our plan a bit more. “We didn’t think 120 was enough but we still all believed that if we got a couple of wickets early we’d be a chance. “’Prav’ (Menon) played a really mature innings, he wasn’t trying to blast boundaries and I though Nick Bonwick’s innings (12 off 26) really changed the game as well. “And then for Tom Rosser to come in at the end and make 20 odd was terrific, his and Prav’s partnership won us the game.” The Lakers looked okay early, scratching their way to 6/83 off the back of 34 from Matt Casey and looked in the box seat to take the game away from Wangaratta Magpies.

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However, once Casey fell the Lakers went to water. Yarrawonga Mulwala’s batters folded, losing 4/24 to be rolled for 107 in the final over of the day. Nick Pell was on fire for the Magpies, snagging 3/23 off 7.2 overs, while Thewlis grabbed an economical 2/14 off his eight. “We’ve been pretty harsh on our bowling as a team lately, we haven’t bowled how we’ve wanted to the past few weekends,” Davies said. “We played to our strengths with the ball yesterday and if we can do that against ‘Yarra’ we can do that against anyone. “It was a finals-like game yesterday so we’re going to take a lot out of that experience.” Wangaratta Magpies and Rovers United Bruck are locked on six wins, three losses apiece and now sit a win clear of the Lakers in third who also have the same win-loss record as Delatite (fourth) and City Colts (fifth). Davies said he’s enjoying the evenness of this year’s competition. “Every team has players that can win games,” he said. “You look at Beechworth and Kayde Surrey took the game away from us last weekend. “Anyone can win on their day.” In other games, Benalla beat Ovens Valley United and Delatite downed City Colts.

Hawks move into second place after a convincing win ■

From back page With a more than defendable total on the board, the RUB bowling attack took a while to find their lines and lengths, particularly to Wanderers opener Kayde Surrey. “We started off pretty slow - me and ‘Schona’ probably didn’t start at our best at all,” McNamara said. “But we dragged it back really well, Brady Bartlett and ‘Hydey’ (Jon Hyde) dragged it back as they’ve been doing all season which is very pleasing. “Kayde Surrey batted unbelievably well, didn’t even give a chance, didn’t even look like going out, so we focussed on just getting the blokes out around him. “We did that, and Kayde ran out of partners, and he still managed to make a hundred and batted beautifully, but we didn’t leave him much which was good. “He’s the most in-form player in the league at the moment, and he’s shown it. “He didn’t look like he was going out, he picked his shots beautifully - he was just too good.” Surrey’s 106 not out was unparalleled, with Richard Worcester’s 11 the next highest score in the Wanderers’ scorebook, their innings over at 8/158. Jon Hyde was the standout with the ball, his figures of 3/35 from eight only marred by four wides. Favourable results in other matches put RUB in second position on the ladder, trailing Wangaratta Magpies by a little over four points. “That’s always been the goal for us this year, just to get that top two spot,” McNamara said. “We’ve just got to keep putting our best foot forward and winning, and hopefully we can cement our spot there.”

SO CLOSE: RUB opener Luke Whitten came just three runs short of triple figures in a powerhouse innings.

TIGHT: Jacob Beattie contributed some tidy bowling, snaring 1/11 from his bowling spell. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

IN FORM: Kayde Surrey’s 106 from 114 deliveries secures his spot as the most in-form bat in the competition.

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SPORT

AWFA release fixture for 2022

IT won’t take long for Wangaratta City to see where they’re positioned in the competition when they come up against Albury United in the first round of the 2022 Albury Wodonga Football Association season. Five senior men’s games will be played midweek this season after the Albury-Wodonga Football Association released its draw for 2022. Round 13 will be split over five Wednesday nights, freeing up the weekend of June 18 for the FA Cup final at Kelly Park. The games being played under lights are Twin City vs Wangaratta, Albury United vs St Pats, Wodonga Diamonds vs Albury Hotspurs, Melrose vs Boomers and Myrtleford vs Albury City. AWFA’s grand final will be played at Lavington Sports Ground on Saturday, September 10. As revealed yesterday, nine games will be played on Saturday during the home-andaway season, starting with Boomers v Albury City at Glen Park on March 19. Boomers feature in five of the Saturday matches, with all 11 of the division one sides set to play in the earlier time slot at least once. All clubs have opened up their registrations and the AWFA committee are now starting to compile the the female and junior draws. “We’ll be making sure we try to reduce the number of byes that teams get,” incoming AWFA president Greg Scott said. “Where we can, we’ll have clubs following the club draw but if there’s not enough teams in an age group, we will be providing an alternate draw to make sure people are playing as much football as possible.” Following the pre-season Andronicos Cup on February 20, the postponed 2021 FA Cup finals will take place at La Trobe Soccer Ground on Saturday, February 26. Albury United face St Pat’s in the women’s final at 4pm before Boomers and Albury United contest the men’s final from 6pm.

ROUND ONE: Wangaratta City will meet Albury United at home on March 13.

Volunteer landscape set for a change A NEW national coalition to oversee the uptake and retention of local sports volunteers will hope to shape appropriate support in a COVID-impacted sporting landscape. The initiative, which will take on board recommendations from experts in the sports industry, government and volunteers, will play a vital role in promoting the value of volunteering in sport, according to Sport North East manager Tim Oliver. Through collaboration with the State Government’s Working for Victoria program, Sport North East surveyed more than 120 regional sporting club leaders in recent months, with many reporting significant club and volunteer fatigue throughout the pandemic. Mr Oliver said the coalition’s commitment to outlining new strategies to support club volunteers was becoming increasingly vital. “Sport North East welcomes the formation of the coalition to put some form of structure behind supporting volunteers,” he told the Wangaratta Chronicle. “One of the things to come through very strongly in recent months is the impact on volunteers - there’s volunteer fatigue in complying with COVID requirements. “Some clubs are also facing financial issues which put more strain on volunteers.” Overseeing the coalition’s formation was Sport Australia acting CEO Rob Dalton, who said

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sports volunteers nationwide were worth around $4 billion a year. “Sport has the biggest volunteer base of any industry in Australia but we risk losing our volunteers if we don’t provide opportunities that suit them,” he said. “We’ve identified five elements that should underpin all volunteer experiences - including making it easy to be involved, being supported and tailoring roles to meet individual needs. “I’m looking forward to drawing on the expertise provided by our coalition members to develop and implement the plan and assist sports to navigate the evolving volunteer landscape.” With volunteers and their clubs feeling the pandemic pinch in recent times, Mr Oliver said upcoming Sport North East workshops would focus on short-term volunteer management before a broader plan could be enacted by the national coalition. “We’re hearing the call from the community - there’ll be more than a dozen workshops run this year,” he said. “We need more volunteers.” Those interested in attending the February 16 volunteer management workshop should visit https://www.sportnortheast.com. au/workshops/ and register online.

SURVEY SAYS: Sport North East’s Pranav Menon has noticed considerable fatigue among sporting club volunteers throughout the regional North East.

PHOTO: Taite Sims

Sports foundation wants funding for community sport WITH COVID still causing massive uncertainty and upheaval in Australia in general and sports clubs and competitions in particular, the results of the Australian Sports Foundation’s recent survey on the effects of COVID-19 on Australia’s 70,000 community clubs are still proving true. The survey found 60 per cent are worrying about participant / member retention with twice as many clubs reporting a decline in participant numbers when compared to the same time time last year. The need to continue to keep kids in sport and encourage new players remains, as well as ensuring community sporting clubs can continue their vital role in local communities. To these ends, the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) is excited to announce the latest round of the Active Kids Grants program, giving community sporting clubs the opportunity to apply for vital funding for junior members aged under 20. “The Dickinson Foundation is proud to be partnering with the Australian Sports Foundation to be able to provide equipment, kit and uniforms to young sportspeople around the nation to help them to participate in sport and all the benefits that brings,” David Dickinson, founder and director, The Dickinson Foundation, said. “We encourage other philanthropic foundations and funds to join us in partnering with the Australian Sports Foundation. By doing so, your investment is tax deductible and together we can improve the physical and mental wellbeing of our kids, their families and the broader community.”

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STRONG FINISH SAM Maher (pictured) and his Wangaratta Warriors teammates finished their season on a high, defeating Myrtleford by a solid 14 points (66-52) on Saturday night, followed by a 72-67 victory over Wodonga on Sunday afternoon. ■ See Warriors match reviews in Wednesday’s Wangaratta Chronicle. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Top two for Hawks Rovers United Bruck move into second p place after convincing g 59-run victoryy over Beechworth

ROVERS United Bruck (RUB) took the silver medal position on the combined A grade ladder on Saturday, following a 59run win over Beechworth Wanderers on the Hawks’ home deck. After winning the toss and deciding to bat, RUB opening duo Luke Whitten

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and Bailey Dale belted the home squad into a commanding position, putting 108 runs on the board before Dale was dismissed

by Beechworth quick Matt Ryan for 42. After Jacob Schonafinger failed to fire with the bat, Matt Whitten came to the crease and helped his brother get agonisingly close to triple figures, dismissed for 97. RUB skipper Paddy McNamara praised his top or-

der bats, particularly Luke. “It’s the best I’ve ever seen him hit it,” McNamara said. He’s been going pretty well throughout the season - he’s had a couple of starts where he looked like he’s going big and just got out at the wrong time. “He definitely made the

most of it on Saturday, he did really well. “’Schona’ (Jacob Schonafinger) copped an unlucky decision but everyone kept the momentum going which was good. “Matt came out and got a bit of confidence, Jacob Beattie got a run-a-ball, 20 or something which was good.

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“Everyone just kept the momentum going, it was good.” The Hawks hit their way to a dominant 7/217 from their 40 overs, with Beechworth’s Kayde Surrey the pick of the bowlers with his figures of 3/44 from eight overs. ■ Continued page 18