More players needed across all age groups
As preseason kicks off, female clubs in the AFL North East Border competition are urging local girls and women to join up.
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After 2020 stopped the season in its tracks, clubs are working to build their teams back up to their full numbers again before the first round on Sunday, 11 April. Some clubs are experiencing slow numbers in particular age groups, says League Operations Manager Matthew Elliott. Clubs are definitely on the lookout for new players, and also welcoming back returning players as well.
There will be eight teams in the league this year, after the Wodonga Bulldogs was added to the fixture. They will be competing for the premiership flag against the Yarrawonga Pigeons, Alpine Lions (based in Whorouly), Lavington Panthers, Murray Felines (based in Rutherglen), Thurgoona Bulldogs, Wangaratta Rovers and Wodonga Raiders.
Qantas launches new route
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Qantas has confirmed they will be running regular services between the two cities in time for the ski season.
Albury City Mayor Kevin Mack has welcomed the announcement, particularly for tourist operators who missed out on the season last year.
“We’re very excited to be welcoming this new service from Qantas at a time when our tourism businesses are recovering from the effects of COVID-19, he says. Having this new direct link into the important Queensland market will put smiles on lots of faces.
He said it will not only be good for the Queensland snow bunnies, but will be great for north east and border residents who want to plan a warmer winter holiday.
Imitation firearms, drugs and knives seized in Warrnambool
From Victoria Police
Police have seized multiple imitation firearms, drugs and knives after executing a warrant in Warrnambool on Monday.
Officers from Warrnambool Divisional Tasking Unit, with assistance of members from Critical Incident Response Team, Warrnambool Crime Investigation Unit and Hamilton Crime Investigation Unit executed a search warrant at a Crawley Street address about 5am.
Police seized three imitation pistols, a gel gun, an imitation sawn-off shotgun, an imitation rifle, two knives and a quantity of drugs including cannabis and prescription medication.
“Imitation firearms have the appearance of real firearms and we are pleased these items have been taken out of the community said Detective Senior Sergeant Bill Caldow.