Wangaratta Chronicle

For the second time this season, Whorouly has claimed victory over North Wangaratta, and for the second time this season, it was an absolutely cracking contest. The Lions roared at the Den over the valiant Hawks in four quarters of stunning footy on Saturday, with Whorouly prevailing 16.20 (116) to 10.11 (71).

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If you’re going to be without half of your best squad, it’s better to face teams on the lower end of the ladder. Wangaratta City FC’s senior men’s team is in the midst of an injury quagmire, with three fresh casualties from the weekend joining a growing list of starting players set for extended stints on the sidelines. Coach Vitaly Leschen said the situation wasn’t ideal, but there was plenty of talent to pull from.

Div three women The West End Cycles div three women travelled to Albury to play Falcons, and despite the rain holding off, it was still cool conditions that greeted them. Only a small handful of the older girls were available, leaving it up to our juniors to step up and make up the numbers. It was wonderful to see them lifting in both skills and speed as asked of them by coach Michael McMurrie.

North East landscapes, quiet garden corners and far-off city views come together in Jo Kerr's exhibition ‘Near & Far’, now showing at the Art Gallery on Ovens until 20 July in Wangaratta, with the artist inviting visitors to find their own connection to the places that inspired the works.

They played out an absolute belter the last time they shared the field, and if their recent form is any indication, the rematch is likely to be just as entertaining. Whorouly and North Wangaratta will face off for the second time in just over a month when the Hawks head across to the Lions’ Den this Saturday for round 15. Their first encounter, back in round 11, was a thriller, with Whorouly taking the win by nine points after a spirited fightback from the Hawks in the final term.

Set across a unique collection of gold-rush heritage buildings, Beechworth Historic Precinct opens the door to a world of stories. One of the best-preserved 19th century administrative centres in Australia, the Precinct was added to Australia’s National Heritage List in 2024. At the Beechworth Courthouse, the Kelly Trials Exhibition puts you in the room where more than 40 Kelly Gang trials and hearings played out between 1878 and 1880.

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Covering equipment costs for inline hockey in the region will now be easier than ever, thanks to a windfall for a local club.