File pictureA driver has died after a vehicle rollover in North Albury
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died when his gold Ford Falcon rolled in Fallon Street
Emergency services were called to the crash scene near the Racecourse Road intersection around 6.50pm on Saturday
The driver was the only occupant of the sedan and is yet to be formally identified
Officers from Murray River Police District established a crime scene and have begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash
In other police news, officers have seized six illegal guns during a raid at a Lavington home.
The search of a Schaefer Street home came towards the end of Operation Blue Ember on Friday, May 2, which had unearthed at least 15 guns by Thursday.
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Albury City Council has begun developing a precinct plan for the East Albury area
which aims to create new opportunities for growth in housing
retail and health services in the locality
The Council has launched a Have Your Say page to garner community ideas for designing the plan with a view to guiding the growth and long-term development of the neighbourhoods along Borellla Rd and around the Albury Hospital campus
the East Albury Precinct Plan would take a long-term view of 20 years or longer
The study area is bounded by the Hume Highway
and includes the hospital and neighbourhoods to its west
“A precinct plan is designed to provide a signal for community members
business owners and governments about what level of change and types of development can be expected in an area,” Mr Christy said
“We want to hear ideas from the East Albury community
The plan will translate the community’s vision into planning strategies and actions that direct how the area could develop.”
Part of the precinct plan will be ongoing work with Homes NSW to transform existing social housing around Eastern Circuit
“Gradually replacing older social housing with a modern mix of different homes is part of the NSW Government’s broader program to renew and improve social housing across the Albury local government area,” Mr Christy said
“The recent approval for 24 units on the corner of East and Alexandra streets is the first step towards a wider vision to renew social housing in the local area
“It’s an example of how renewal can happen step by step and a small scale across a few house lots at a time.”
Rebecca Pinkstone said Albury had been identified as a priority area for social housing
with the government committed to delivering quality homes and services that change lives and end homelessness
“We’re committed to delivering homes that better meet tenants’ needs and building more housing close to jobs
shops and public transport routes within the local government area,” she said
Draft concept plans are expected to be developed and presented for community consultation and feedback in late 2024
The East Albury Precinct Plan have your Say page can be found here: East Albury Precinct Plan | Have Your Say (nsw.gov.au)
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Picture suppliedPolice are investigating a car fire in a stormwater drain in East Albury
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attended the fire and took about an hour to extinguish the flames
"Somebody has obviously driven the vehicle through a reserve and straight into the drain
and set it alight," Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Stewart Alexander said
"Police are now involved and investigating the cause."
In other news, police believe a car was stolen in Wodonga before being set on fire in Lavington
with the fire spreading to two other cars on Wednesday
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which knocked down power lines and crushed a car on Tuesday morning
Picture by Blair ThomsonA large oak tree has knocked down power lines and crushed a car in East Albury
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueEmergency crews were called to Norfolk Street about 2.10am on Tuesday
lost a large limb that knocked down a power pole
Essential Energy staff attended with firefighters and SES volunteers
Power was cut to the wires to allow SES workers to safely cut the tree and remove it from the vehicle
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Essential Energy staff returned to the area later in the morning
Electrical services are not being affected in the area
a magistrate has said in Albury Local Court
File pictureA magistrate has blasted a barrister's argument that an East Albury man's threat to shoot down a plane wasn't overly serious
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueWhile it was accepted that Glenn Thomas Wild had never been in trouble before
Melissa Humphreys was neverthless surprised by what defence counsel Charles Morgan submitted on sentence
Wild rang the Albury airport's help desk manager on February 15
at 7.48pm to complain about a "warplane" circling above his home
"And I have my gun loaded and I am going to shoot it down as it's creating a disturbance to me," he said
"Inform the control tower as well that I am serious about shooting the plane down."
Ms Humphreys asked Mr Morgan how he could possibly say that his client's offending "fell at the lowest end of the [criminal] range" on the charge of making a threat to destroy or damage a vehicle
"He made a threat that he had a loaded gun and was going to shoot [the plane] out of the sky because it was disturbing the peace," she said
Mr Morgan said there was "no suggestion he was going to carry through with the threat"
Ms Humpreys said that was the point of the charge - the threat he made
"Clearly the threat was quite deliberate as to what he was going to do
and was going to follow through with," she said
Mr Morgan said there was no evidence as to how this threat might have affected the person who took the call from Wild
who appeared before Albury Local Court for sentencing on Tuesday
Wild, 41, previously pleaded guilty to making a threat to destroy or damage a vehicle
possess more than three unregistered firearms without a licence or permit and
possess or use a prohibited weapon without a permit
The married father-of-three's case wasn't finalised
as Ms Humphreys said she needed time to properly consider the Director of Public Prosecutions' agreed facts along with written defence material that included psychologist and GP reports
Wild will have to return to court for Ms Humphreys' judgement on April 23
Wild tried to tell investigating police that what he had done was not as serious as had been made out
Wild told the man to call the airport and let them know he was trying to sleep
he said he would go to the airport with a bag of sugar to put "in the fuel tank of the plane"
"I am serious about it and still have my gun loaded."
When investigating police later searched Wild's home
they recovered seven long-arm firearms in a gun safe
Also seized from the safe was a can of bear deterrent spray
told police she believed the safe and the firearms had been in the house since around the time they moved in about two years before
Mr Morgan said Wild used to travel quite a bit
which he said was available on supermarket shelves
"It has a much more useful purpose [in Canada] than here
given they have bears there and we don't."
he said Wild stored the spray in his gun safe
Mr Morgan said Wild was "quite shocked" that he had behaved in such a way
and that the convictions that would flow from his offending would place his grain exporting business "in serious jeopardy," as well as curtailing future travel
"The unplanned and spur-of-the-moment behaviour makes it less of a vehicle for general deterrence," he said
Mr Morgan asked the court to consider imposing a significant fine or a conditional release order
DPP representative Kayla Borchert said the threat charge clearly was the most serious faced by Wild
"It's a significant threat - the fact he has registered firearms then the threat is made," she said
"It's not insignificant given the ongoing conduct on the day."
Ms Borchert said the offending was aggravated by Wild possessing two unregistered firearms
"It's accepted he made contrite admissions
and the impact on him with stress and anxiety in relation to the [legal] proceedings and how long they have been going on for," she said
The court was told the psychological assessment on Wild found no underlying issues; rather
he might have developed issues as the result of being charged
Airport staff obtained Wild's phone number from his calls
which allowed police to identify him and track down his address
When they went to Wild's home about 11pm and told him about their investigations into the threat to shoot down a plane and asked about his guns
Police recovered a Sako 75 223 REM shotgun
a Gamo Scope air rifle and a Remington T1x MTR .22 rimfire rifle
They also uncovered the two unregistered firearms - a Remington 700 rifle and an Optima rifle - and ammunition
While Wild had a category A and B firearms licence in Victoria
Mr Morgan said Wild had been taking steps to do so
and that effectively had been close to having the NSW licence finalised
Police said Wild had told them after his arrest that while the plane was disturbing his sleeping children
"there was no threatening malice behind anything that was said"
"He further stated he could not recall threatening to shoot down a plane and denied making a threat to put sugar in the fuel tank."
File pictureA magistrate has rejected outright the claims of a driver who was almost five times the legal blood alcohol limit that she'd only had two drinks
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueSally McLaughlin said the assertion made to police by Atittaya Vollebregt was clearly false given her reading and level of intoxication on the night
The erratic driving by the widowed mother of two young children was seen by a member of the public
police saw Vollebregt's Haval Jolion stopped in the middle of David Street
She was sitting in the driver's seat with the keys still in the ignition
Vollebregt was to later provide police with a breath analysis reading of 0.245
The 37-year-old pleaded guilty in Albury Local Court - through defence lawyer Eva Medcraft - to driving with a high-range prescribed concentration of alcohol over the events from the night of September 29
The East Albury woman also admitted to a related charge of resisting police
after lashing out at officers during her arrest
Ms McLaughlin said the seriousness of the offence was such that the court had to decide "whether a period of imprisonment needed to be imposed"
she decided instead to convict Vollebregt and place her on a nine-month community corrections order
with a seven-month licence disqualification and a $2000 fine
appeared to have good prospects of rehabilitation
and that there was "no doubt alcohol contributed" to her resisting police
The court was told it was about 11.30pm when Vollebregt's driving came under notice
then provided a positive result to a preliminary breath test and was arrested
Vollebregt was walked to the back of the police vehicle
then tensed her body as officers tried to put her in the cage
but the blows did not cause any injuries to the officers
police noticed that Vollebregt smelt of alcohol and was well-affected given her bloodshot eyes
Ms McLaughlin placed Vollebregt on a six-month conditional release order
completed a second place finish in Cricket Albury-Wodonga Provincial with a five-wicket win over New City on Saturday
All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe Crows made finals last season but did not sign the profile players of some other teams
so were not expected to feature in the first half of the top six
East won two-thirds of its games to edge out St Patrick's by a point and further boost its hopes of the double chance
"We're very pleased to finish the regular season after a few blips on the radar the last couple of weeks," Crows' seam bowler Brett Davies said
but responded by tearing through New City's batting
Phoenix captain and opener Daryl Tuffey top-scored with 17 as the home team was dismissed for only 88
The Crows cruised to victory with 23.4 overs left
Davies was asked what he was most proud of
there's no superstars amongst us blue-collar cricketers
I said to the boys after the game that everyone in this team has a role to play," he explained
Crows' schoolboy Ethan Haberfield was the only player in the top 12 for either most runs or wickets
claiming the bowling aggregate with 35 at 9.1
he gets the big wickets every week," Davies praised
East will now face Albury in the semi-final
Tallangatta suffered a dramatic collapse in falling to St Patrick's by 47 runs
The Bushies lost 10-33 in collapsing from a century opening stand to 133 all out
The Patties were 7-129 and the home side would have fancied chasing a target of 150 or less
but No.8 Luke Evans (35) produced another dangerous effort in lifting the visitors to 9-180
while Major League (US) draftee Adam Khan returned to claim 2-21
Isaac Willett (51 from 40 deliveries with 10 boundaries) and John Oswell (42 from 33 with three sixes and two fours) reached triple figures
but the next highest was 14 as seven players recorded single figures
but captain Dean Nicholson (3-13) and Scottish recruit Scott McElnea (3-29) destroyed the middle and lower order
And Lavington officially ended Belvoir's season with a six-wicket win
The Eagles' No.3 Josh Staines completed his consistent season with an unbeaten 89 from 122 deliveries after opener Kaiden Withers maintained his surge with 56
no other player passed 10 as the visitors posted a competitive 9-192
Lavington and Riverina captain Chris Galvin cracked an unbeaten 90 from 97 deliveries
while Sam Harris made 50 as the pair combined for a 107-run stand
but to fall from the grand final is bitterly disappointing
but went from last season's minor premiership to eighth
Other interesting aspects were East Albury had less wins than the next three teams below
while Corowa (seventh) had one more win than Tallangatta
New City blew its chances of breaking a finals drought with four successive losses
while Baranduda failed to win a game in its second season in Provincial
The ladder is: North Albury (13 wins-3 losses) 98 (14 bonus points)
Tallangatta (8-7) 70 (13BP); Corowa (9-7) 69 (9BP)
The two lowest-ranked losers will drop out
The leading run-scorers are: Liam Scammell (St Pat's) (580 at 64.4)
The leading wicket-takers are: Ethan Haberfield (East) (35 at 9.1)
File pictureFurther time has been granted for the completion of a prosecution brief of evidence over serious drug supply charges laid against a young East Albury woman
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThat came with the mention of Brooke Marie Meares' case this week before Albury Local Court
Defence lawyer Kathryn Hall told registrar Wendy Howard a brief service order should then have the case back before the court on February 25
Meares, 21, was one of five people arrested and charged as the result of a joint operation between the Riverina and Murray River police districts and Strike Force Raptor on the morning of October 15
She is facing 12 charges of supplying a prohibited drug
related to methamphetamine deals ranging up to 56.8 grams
as well as an accusation that she took part in a criminal group and contributed to criminal activity
Meares is on bail and was not required to appear in court
magistrate Tony Murray ordered a brief of evidence be completed by the same date of February 25 in the case of fellow accused Isaac Dallinger
He is charged with supplying 28 grams of methamphetamine on September 20
supplying 0.5 grams of the drugs on September 2 and with participating in a criminal group and contributing to criminal activity
These include supplying a prohibited drug on an ongoing basis
multiple counts of supplying a prohibited drug
deal with property proceeds of crime equal to or greater than $100,000
owner or occupier knowingly allow use as drug premises and knowingly or recklessly direct a criminal group and assist in crime
Beresi is alleged to have supplied 257.33 grams of methamphetamine
of supplying 56 grams of methamphetamine on multiple occasions and of twice supplying 28 grams of the drug
is free on bail on four charges of supplying a prohibited drug
along with participating in a criminal group and contribute to criminal activity and possess prohibited drug
found ablaze about 6am on Saturday morning
was quickly extinguished by sIngle fire crew
Picture by James Wiltshire Firefighters quickly extinguished a crashed car ablaze just after dawn on Saturday
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueEmergency services received a call on December 7 at 6.05am
with one fire truck sent to the scene on East Street
Fire and Rescue NSW Inspector Stewart Alexander said firefighters were working alongside police at the scene of the blazing Skoda
There was no one in the vehicle when firefighters and police arrived
"We were on scene for about 40 minutes; by the time they completely extinguished it
but no one else," Inspector Alexander said
it was a very intense blaze - it appears to have crashed into the fence."
Inspector Alexander said there was a disturbing pattern of several cars being set ablaze in recent times
The car was found crashed into a fence at East Street, East Albury. Picture by James Wiltshire"This is very concerning trend, because they're very intense fires; they present a very high risk to the public and firefighters," he said
"It's a timely reminder to call triple zero if you come across anything like this because these fires can easily ignite property and be a real threat to people's safety."
recently made his CAW Provincial first-grade debut for East Albury
Picture by Mark JesserAs 14-year-old Charlie Horton awaited his first ball in CAW Provincial first-grade cricket
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinue"Don't get out," he said
The East Albury youngster made his debut for the Crows in round nine against Lavington
But it had been a nervous three-week wait for the Year 9 Xavier High School student
who had been on standby as rain caused two abandoned rounds
He admits advice from his mentors helped settle the lingering butterflies
"Brett Davies just said to be yourself and do what you normally do
because he's been there for me for the past few years."
Horton admits his approach to the game has changed over time
Charlie Horton reflects on making his first-grade debut for East Albury at just 14
Picture by Mark Jesser"It used to be just go out there and try to hit every ball for six," he said
"But now I've actually started thinking about the game
I've got a bit better at actually giving myself a bit of a chance."
East Albury captain Miles Hemann-Peterson, who made his first-grade debut at the club as a 13-year-old
he's a very talented junior coming through
as he's shown in rep and second-grade cricket," Hemann-Peterson said
File picture by James Wiltshire"With the bat in hand
hits a lot of boundaries and is a good fielder
he bowls really consistently for a 14-year-old
Following his debut against the Panthers, Horton was led by Chris Galvin and Ryan Brown while representing CAW at the NSW state championship in Dubbo
who have been guiding him since he arrived at the club
Picture by Mark JesserHorton also thanked his parents
The young Crow has since played two more games in the top grade since his first opportunity
While he's after a first-grade premiership
"I'd love to see how far it goes," he said
Picture by James WiltshireEast Albury pair Cameron White and Kris Milosta will plot a return to Cricket Albury-Wodonga Provincial's grand final for the first time in a decade on Saturday
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueWhite debuted in 2006-2007 and has played a record 315 club games
Grant Lewis and Cade Anderson - have played 300 club matches
White also holds the A grade record with 276
He has 496 wickets at 16.43 in the top grade
it's been the same the whole way through," White replied when asked if he still loves the game
"I love getting out there on a Saturday and run around with the boys."
The Crows host St Patrick's in the preliminary final
East last contested a grand final in 2014-2015
It started favourites, but Tallangatta's Englishman James Weighell produced one of the great all-round performances
He blasted 68 runs at No.6 and then snared 5-65
East captain James McNeil
who was second year back after five seasons with University of NSW
declared "he had never seen anything like it"
Provincial is a strong country competition
but it does not have anyone comparable to Weighell
St Pat's all-rounder Liam Scammell is a two-time club best and fairest winner at Victorian Premier level and leads the association runs with 589 at 58.9
White is one of Provincial's most consistent players over a long period and sits 14th with 25 wickets at 14
just a fortnight out from his 35th birthday
I think the day when I can't bowl the way I always have will probably be the day when I pull up stumps," he suggested
the right-armer was primarily a swing bowler
but he finds the white ball more difficult to swing and now relies on seam
Prior to last Saturday's finals win over Albury
the Crows had won only one win in the five previous seasons
we've added a few young blokes to the squad and they've brought enthusiasm," White offered
"We have been around the mark the last few seasons and had the one win last season before losing in the preliminary final."
the Crows will field three English players in Matt Heap
everyone has been extremely welcoming as soon as we got here," Hinkley said
"It's like playing cricket with a bunch of good mates every Saturday now."
no English player can escape the light-hearted 'sledging'
"I've had a fair share both on and off the field," he laughed
"Last week the Albury boys were telling me that I'd already booked my ticket home for Sunday
North Albury will host two-time premiers Lavington in the other preliminary final
And the District and Hume grand finals will also be held on Saturday
while Brocklesby-Burrumbuttock hosts Osborne in the Hume decider at Brocklesby
and came to a stop near the East Street on-ramp
Picture by Phoebe AdamsTruck driver has escaped injury after smashing his vehicle through a Hume Highway safety barrier
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueEmergency crews were called to the southbound incident about 3.15pm on Thursday
A truck driver crashed off the side of the Hume Highway at Albury on Thursday
Picture by Phoebe AdamsThe man's truck crashed off the side of the highway and came to a stop on the on-ramp near East Street in East Albury
A NSW Ambulance spokesman said the driver had "very minor injuries"
"He was assessed by paramedics but was not transported," he said
Picture by Phoebe AdamsPolice and firefighters also attended
owned by a Border civil contracting company
In other news, a dramatic call has been made regarding Friday's Albury Gold Cup following heavy rain.
A man is also facing a five-day hearing after allegedly attacking a Chiltern policeman at his Rutherglen property.
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe left-armer snared 5-26 as the predicted crackerjack clash was a fizzer with the Crows wrenching top spot from the Patties
"Ethan can swing the ball both ways and he's got a great change of pace," Crows' team-mate Brett Davies revealed
"He really showed some great signs towards the end of last year against Belvoir when he closed the innings out and he's gone from strength to strength."
East Albury won the toss and sent the Patties in on one of CAW's best batting tracks
"My first reaction when Miles (Hemann-Petersen
East Albury captain) won the toss and bowled
But the match was effectively over within an hour after the visitors collapsed to 6-32
Nick Brown (52) and captain Dean Nicholson (31) posted a 64-run stand for the seventh wicket
"The feedback after the game was that was probably our most complete bowling and fielding performance of the year
A 67-run partnership for the third wicket between Alex Hinkley (38) and Hemann-Petersen (34) sealed the win in only 28.5 overs
One of the few positives for the competition leaders heading into the round was another three-wicket haul to Scottish recruit Scott McElnea
Albury import Louis Botes guaranteed the club remains alive in the finals hunt after a terrific run chase against Wodonga
Wodonga was playing a rare day-night game and pounded out a competitive 8-195
Captain Jack Gilbee blasted 63 from only 51 deliveries
while BJ Garvey compiled a patient 44 from 79 balls
but the miserly work of new-ball bowlers Oliver Hald (1-18 from 10 overs) and Botes (2-20 from 10) can not be underestimated
Albury captain and vice-captain respectively Ross Dixon (32) and Dom Stockdale (28) handed the visitors a solid opening
but it was No.7 Botes' unbeaten 67 from 68 deliveries with six boundaries which resulted in the vital four-wicket win with 15 balls left
Byron Hales, who became only the fifth player to rack up 200 first grade games for Wodonga
opened the bowling and was tidy with 0-26 from nine overs
And Belvoir captain Lachie McMillan stuck a century in the 84-run win over Wodonga Raiders
The Eagles had lost their last two games and fallen out of the top six
but McMillan proved the difference with 105 from 121 deliveries
McMillan has only opened the last two games
but his 59-run stand with Kaiden Withers (36)
who hammered his first century for the club only last month against Tallangatta at T20 level
proved pivotal in the imposing total of 9-259
Raiders' opening seamer Chanaka Ranaweera was excellent with 4-22 from 10 overs
while McMillan rounded out a top performance with 2-25 from 10 as the home team posted 175
Picture by James WiltshireA woman accused of heading a substantial Border "ice" ring has failed to convince a court she should be freed to look after her severely autistic son
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueIt is claimed that Elvia Maria Beresi supplied a commercial quantity of methamphetamine from her East Albury home over several months
Beresi, 52, fronted Albury Local Court late on Wednesday morning in the same clothes she was wearing when arrested at her Borella Road home - a black puffer jacket and black shirt and pants
defence lawyer Louise Dart said Beresi needed to be released "by virtue of her significant parenting responsibilities"
Ms Dart was referring to Beresi's eight-year-old son
who is highly dependent on her given his "category three" autism diagnosis
Such a diagnosis is generally characterised by non or limited verbal skills
But magistrate Sally McLaughlin quickly interjected
highlighting the juxtaposition of this with Beresi allegedly running a drug-supply operation at home right in front of her son
Beresi was one of three of the five arrested in the raids to apply for bail
via video links to the Albury police station dock
The older Beresi did not enter any pleas to 15 charges
including supplying a prohibited drug on an ongoing basis
One of the supply charges alleges Beresi supplied 257.33 grams of methamphetamine
The ongoing supply charge relates to the period between August 28 and September 26
She is also accused of supplying 56 grams of methamphetamine on multiple occasions and of twice supplying 28 grams of the drug
One of those smaller amounts involved an allegation she supplied the drug from the car park of the IGA supermarket in East Albury on August 2
Sonya Beresi was also charged over this incident
though the court heard she was not present when the alleged deal took place
who was arrested at a residence in Resolution Street
is facing four charges of supplying a prohibited drug
Both Elvia Beresi and Dallinger were unable
after submissions by their respective lawyers Ms Dart and Angus Lingham
to jump the legal bar proving their ongoing detention wasn't justified
Ms McLaughlin found the allegations levelled against the older Beresi represented "an overwhelming prosecution case"
That was especially given the evidence secured by police through telephone intercepts and other surveillance
"She will ultimately receive a lengthy custodial sentence if convicted of these matters," she said
Ms McLaughlin said she was acutely aware of the demands created for carers where someone had a category three autism diagnosis
and how this would impact on Beresi given her son's "significant development issues"
But she said there was no evidence before the court supporting this diagnosis
nor was there anything related to how the required care could only be provided by Beresi
Ms Dart submitted the boy shared his mother's bed every night
and that if confronted with her sudden absence was likely to leave the family home in haste to search for Beresi
Ms McLaughlin said the court had no choice but to refuse bail
given the seriousness of the alleged offences
Mr Lingham submitted there was "no indication in the facts" of a direct connection to supplying methamphetamine
"His involvement would clearly show him not receiving any financial benefit," Mr Lingham said
pointing out he was "going to a location [as he was] told to by his girlfriend"
Dallinger is charged with supplying 28 grams of methamphetamine on September 20
Mr Lingham said Dallinger intended to fight the charges
Police opposed the bail application by Sonya Beresi
highlighting her history of failing to appear in court on bail and the issuing of arrest warrants
she too would "inevitably" face full-time jail
Defence lawyer Jaimee Simonsen said while she accepted the strength of the prosecution case
lesser charges could be laid as a result of legal negotiations
Ms Simonsen submitted the elements of the criminal group charge were unlikely to be made out "given there's no more than three" others facing prosecution
"There is no evidence of gain on her part," she said
Sonya Marie Beresi has been freed on bail on multiple illicit drug-related charges
Picture suppliedMs Simonsen said her client was required to support five family members
including her mother who was part of a large group in court supporting the three accused
She also had not committed offences since 2019
having "spent considerable [time] in rehabilitation" for illicit drug use
Beresi was granted bail with strict conditions including a bail surety from her mother
with her charges - which will be referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions for possible election - adjourned to a mention on October 29
Dallinger's case was adjourned to the same date
with Elvia Beresi's charges adjourned for a brief compliance check on December 10
"I order that a brief of evidence be served on the Aboriginal Legal Service [by December 3]," Ms McLaughlin said
also arrested at Borella Road was granted police bail to appear before the same court on October 23
She is charged with five counts of supply prohibited drug
as well as participate criminal group and contribute to criminal activity
inside the Resolution Street residence was charged with two counts of possess prohibited drug
Investigations as part of Strike Force Mundin are continuing
who employs former professional boxer Mark Jannsen
Picture by James WiltshireEast Albury's newest cafe is a ridgy-didge tribute to family and mateship
All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe first business for Albury chef Craig Scolyer
Silly's Southern Cross Cafe honours his late brother Luke Anthony Ellis
Employed by the Australian Defence Force for a decade in the infantry and as an electrician
Mr Ellis had a tattoo of the Southern Cross
Scolyer said his cafe venture had been in the pipeline for about 12 months
He picked up the keys after Easter and had been fitting out the Kenilworth Street premises since
"My brother was five years younger than me," Scolyer said
"(Along with sister Megan) We were pretty close-knit because we lost our mum when Luke was only 16."
Cafe Musette and in the hospitality industry in Perth
Scolyer said the time was finally right to go out on his own
He had also employed former professional boxer and his mate
During the 1980s Janssen was an Australian and Australasian Middleweight Champion; he also won the Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight title in the 1990s
The Queensland Hall of Fame champion had retired with 23 wins and 0 losses
"I met Mark when I first went to his Lavington gym (Universal Sports)," Scolyer said
"Gyms can be cliquey when you first walk in and Mark was really down to earth and welcoming to me
Professional boxer turned barista Mark Janssen enjoys learning the ropes on the coffee machine
Picture by James WiltshireHaving spent seven years coaching at Hall of Fame promoter Don King's training camp in Ohio
Janssen said boxing had allowed him to see the world and meet all types of people
"I lived a life of luxury and stayed in five-star places and ate at fancy restaurants," he said
"But my favourite restaurant was where Craig was cooking
"I told him you have to get your own place one day."
who continued to coach young boxers in Albury and did odd jobs on the side
jumped at the chance to learn the ropes on the coffee machine
North Albury business Brothers Cup provided the training and the coffee beans
"I had been doing waterproofing jobs on new builds where I was working alone and I didn't realise how much of a people-person I was."
Silly's Southern Cross offered homemade pies, sausage rolls, bacon and egg rolls and baked goods as well as Crust and Crumb Bakery pastries
It would fire up its custom-made Southern Cross smoker for barbecue meals to-go from time to time
Silly's Southern Cross Cafe owner Craig Scolyer will fire up the smoker from time to time
Picture by James WiltshireScolyer said Silly's Southern Cross would do business differently from other hospitality models
He said he had often missed catching up with his brother because chefs worked weekends
"This business will allow me to be much more flexible," he said
Located at 347 Kenilworth Street (corner of Schubach Street)
the cafe operates Monday to Friday 6.30am to 2pm and Saturday
File picture by Mark JesserALBURY5.30am Dawn Service Monument Hill
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinue9am March commences at Macauley Street
proceeding down Dean Street and finishing in Elizabeth Street
10am Service at Monument Hill
11.30am Service at the Balldale War Memorial
Attendees are requested to bring their own seating
10am Memorial Service and laying of wreath at War Memorial
11am March commences from corner Ford and Church Streets to Cenotaph
11.20am Memorial Service and laying of wreath
6am Dawn Service in the memorial precinct in the Benalla Botanical Gardens
10.30am March will leave from the corner of Bridge and Carrier Streets and finish at the memorial precinct in the Benalla Gardens
11am The Cenotaph Service will take place in the memorial precinct in the Benalla Gardens
8.30am Service and wreath laying at Cenotaph
6am Dawn Service at the Tim Fischer Community Park followed by gunfire breakfast
5.50am Dawn Service at Mafeking Square in Ireland Street
Everyone is welcome at the RSL Hall in Camp Street for light refreshments afterward
9.15am Ceremony conducted at the Brocklesby War Memorial
11am Memorial Service and laying of wreath at War Memorial
11.20am March commences from War Memorial to Soldiers Memorial Hall
10.30am Assemble at the corner of Sanger and Isabel Streets for march
9.50am Marchers gather at Culcairn Bus Terminal
11am Service and wreath laying at Cenotaph followed by light refreshments
reflect and remember the sacrifices made by those who serve our nation
File pictureHENTY10.15am Marchers gather at Ivor Street between Sladen and Lyne Streets
11am Service and wreath laying at the Cenotaph
5.45am Dawn Service at Cenotaph Ten Mile Creek Gardens
10.30am Gather on corner of Bowler and Albury Street
11am Ceremony at Cenotaph Ten Mile Creek Gardens
5.45am Dawn Service at Cenotaph Lowe Square
11.45am Assemble at the corner of Larmer Street (Lowe Square)
5.30am Dawn Service at the Memorial Park followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at the Fire Station
8.45am March commences from St Mark's Church
9am Memorial Service and laying of wreath at Cenotaph
head over to Mountain Monk Brewers for light refreshments
6am Dawn Service at Memorial Square in Clyde Street
enjoy a traditional gunfire breakfast at the Buffalo Hotel (gold coin donation)
All are welcome at the RSL Hall in Smith St afterward for light refreshments
8.55am March commences from Jaspers Corner to Cenotaph
10.45am Service and wreath laying at Cenotaph
5.20am Dawn Service at Thurgoona Community Centre
11am Service at Urana Soldiers Memorial Hall
9.30am March commences from School of Arts Hall
Foord Street to Memorial Garden immediately followed by Commemorative Service and laying of wreath at Memorial Garden
10am Assemble at corner of Short Street and Railway Street
9.30am - 2pm Anzac Memorabilia display at the Walla Walla Hall
10am Service at the Cenotaph followed by light refreshments
10am Assembly in front of King George Gardens (opposite RSL)
5.55am Dawn Service at Woodland Grove
10.30am March Steps off and heads down High Street finishing at the Water Tower
11am Mid Morning Service at Woodland Grove
Following both services we welcome all current serving personnel
and the general public to join us at Wodonga RSL
9.30am March commences from William Street to Memorial Gardens
10am Memorial Service and laying of wreath at Memorial Gardens
9.15am Mulwala - Assemble at Hicks Butchery
9.30am Mulwala - March to Memorial Park for Commemoration Services
10.45am Yarrawonga - Assemble at Old Fire Station
11am Yarrawonga - March to Cenotaph for Commemoration Services (roundabout cnr Belmore and Piper Streets)
12 noon Comradeship for Veterans and family members at ClubMulwala
All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe left-arm off-spinner has had a strong start to Cricket Albury-Wodonga's Provincial season
"There's been some tough games through the middle period
games three and four where I felt like I was bowling really well
just not getting the rewards but more than happy with the way I'm bowling and obviously winning helps," he stated
The Crows sit in fourth spot on 30 points with a 4-2 win-loss record
less than a win behind ladder leaders Lavington (35)
He represented Lancashire under 16s and played against young English gun Harry Brook
"I took away more of who I am and what I bring to a team
which was important to me to figure out where I fit in."
The Crows will look to build on their impressive start against a desperate New City on Saturday
The away team Phoenix is one of three teams with a 1-5 start and although it is only a third of the way through the regular season
the trio is already three wins out of the top six
Corowa makes the trip to Baranduda and Albury is away to Wodonga Raiders
HomeTributes & FuneralsView PhotoDeath NoticesHAWLEY, Barbara Shirley2022 • Albury, NSW
Formerly of Walla Walla, late of East Albury, passed away peacefully on the 4th of June 2022, aged 93 years.
Devoted and Dearly Loved Mum of David, John and Richard and their extended families.
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe visitors were defending 6-193 as East started the last over on 8-188
McElnea dismissed Cameron White with the first delivery and then bowled three dot balls to Ethan Haberfield
meaning Englishman Matt Heap had to hit a boundary to tie the game and therefore move through to the grand final as the higher-ranked team
McElnea managed to keep Heap to a single to short third man as the Crows finished on 9-190
The former Scottish under 19 representative only played his first game on January 25
"At the start of the season we were potentially one seam bowler short," Nicholson suggested
It got to a point where we thought we were short and needed that extra piece and the fact that he and Neil Smith were such good mates and Scotty was looking for a break from his teaching job in Scotland
his knowledge of the game and his own game
The Patties were forced to experiment when sent in to bat with regular No.8 Luke Evans promoted to opener after Smith suffered an injury against Lavington in the semi-final
the other regular opener Matt Crawshaw was forced to retire hurt on five
"He went for a quick single and dived into his crease
but collided with a fielder," Nicholson explained
but it was way too much for him and he was in a sling after that."
Despite the disruptions, the Patties best player of the season Liam Scammell again delivered
while former Manly Warringah District Premier Cricket all-rounder Sam Gainsford did likewise in a second successive final
Scammell struck a patient 55 from 100 balls
one of the best I've been a part of in an A grade side
"Sam found boundaries when we needed them and upped the tempo when needed."
Gainsford also combined in a half-century stand with Angus Kilby
Crows' veteran Brett Davies was excellent with 2-22 from 10 overs
The home team had a host of contributors in Darren Keenes (37)
while Davies (20) and Heap posted 30 for the eighth wicket to push within two strikes from victory at 8-183
Davies was run out for 20 and then McElnea strangled the Crows in that last over
while Nicholson's 1-14 from 10 proved decisive
St Pat's is now hunting its first premiership in 14 years
while East just failed to make its first decider in a decade
And the association will crown a new premier after North Albury ended Lavington's two-year reign
The home side's batting depth was pivotal in posting 8-197 as the visitors were dismissed for 179 from 47 overs
while Lavington had only two players above 12
"All the boys pride themselves on scoring more than each other," captain Ash Borella offered
Ben Fulford (33) and Jake Burge (26 not out from only 18 deliveries)
smacking NSW Country quick Luke Docherty for a six over midwicket from the last ball
"Lavi' bowled really well in that first hour and a half
it was pretty tough going with the bat," Borella said
"They had the ball dancing and it probably favoured the ball to start with
Teenager Oscar Lyons was outstanding with 96 from 135 deliveries
combining in an 89-run partnership with No.4 Sam Harris (30)
Seven players had single-figure scores as mid-season recruit Hamish Starr claimed 4-24
while Blake Elliott's opening spell was miserly
North is targeting its first flag in three years against the Patties at Lavington Sportsgropund on Saturday
was found on the Eastern Freeway in Melbourne on Sunday
Pictures suppliedA vehicle stolen from an East Albury home on Friday night or early Saturday morning has been found by police in Melbourne less than 48 hours later
A NSW police spokesperson confirmed the white Volkswagen Tiguan SUV was found on Sunday
on the Eastern Freeway in the Melbourne suburb of Mont Albert North
Owner John Funston was in shock after waking up to find his car was missing
Mr Funston said it was taken between 8pm on Friday
"I was leaving for work on Saturday morning and walked out to the carport and there was no car," he said
Mr Funston said he had suspicions about who might be be involved
"The keys have been taken from our home," he said
I thought my partner had accidentally misplaced it and we'd been looking for it and couldn't find it."
Mr Funston posted a photo of the vehicle and the registration number on his Facebook account just after 7am on Saturday
He received a message around 11.30pm saying the vehicle had been seen on the Eastern Freeway
A screenshot of an Instagram post seen by East Albury's John Funston, which he believes is of his car being driven at 217kmh on Saturday, October 19. Picture suppliedMr Funston also saw videos on Instagram before that of what he believed to be his vehicle travelling at speeds in excess of 200 km
"From what has been posted on social media
they're taking cars and driving them like maniacs," Mr Funston said
"It's not a nice feeling to have your personal space violated and your personal belongings that you work hard for to get taken away from you like that
Beau Greenway is a journalist at The Border Mail. He likes to tell great stories of people in our communities. Email: beau.greenway@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Picture by James WiltshirePolice raided three homes in Albury
seizing items and arresting people on Tuesday morning
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueDozens of officers were seen removing items from a home on Borella Road in East Albury
with NSW State Crime Raptor Squad detectives at the scene
Picture by James WiltshireThe raid coincided with two separate
smaller raids on homes on Resolution Street
Detective Chief Inspector Jy Brown said all the raids were linked
The Border Mail will have updates on the raids as they come to hand
Meanwhile, Albury's Beam Mobility e-scooter trial will end earlier than planned after councillors voted 7-2 for a premature termination amid concerns about the company's behaviour
Picture by Blair ThomsonA bloodied crime scene has been established in East Albury following an assault
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueEmergency crews were called to the area near the Newmarket Hotel on Tuesday morning
who appeared to be heavily intoxicated or drug-affected
had reportedly approached another man as he tried to get into his car
Police outside the Newmarket Hotel in East Albury on Tuesday after the assault
Picture by Blair ThomsonThey said that man had fought back and hit the intoxicated man
A NSW Ambulance spokeswoman said crews were called to the reported assault about 11.30am
"A male in (his) 30s was treated for a head injury," the spokeswoman said
A bloodied shopping bag and blood on the road outside the pub
Picture by Blair Thomson"(He was) transported to Albury hospital."
A large amount of blood was left at the scene
A small section of the service road was closed to vehicles
A police spokeswoman confirmed a man was in custody and was helping the investigation
"Officers attached to Murray River Police District responded and were told a man had allegedly been punched by another man," the spokeswoman said
a man - believed to be in his 30s - was arrested nearby
"He was taken to Albury police station and is assisting with inquiries."
The exact age of the injured man found on the road is unclear
with police of the belief he was in his 40s
Picture suppliedA dozen offers came for a three-bedroom East Albury home sold at auction on Thursday
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe property on Jenny Wren Place in the Eastern View estate
was snapped up for $635,000 after fierce bidding between two parties
An opening offer of $550,000 was taken for the 684-square-metre lot, which Ray White Albury North's Andrea Lever said was in a "very sought-after location" in the Border city
A jump to $560,000 followed before the pair continued to exchange $10,000 bids
Bids were reduced to $5000 increments but were placed rapidly as the home went on the market at $625,000
The initial bidder wrestled the lead back at $630,000
but another rise of $5000 to $635,000 was enough to win the auction for the second party
Mrs Lever was delighted with the result
"We had an abundance of registered bidders," she said
and it gives you the opportunity to add your own touch and flair
"Another highlight is the gorgeous manicured gardens this property possesses."
This three-bedroom home on Comans Avenue in Lavington sold at auction for $455,000 on Thursday
one-bathroom house on Comans Avenue in Lavington
only to be retracted shortly after to welcome an offer of $455,000
The new leading bid was enough to get the home on the market and see it sell
the home last sold in July 2015 for $212,000
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueBlake Anthony Boyd had not long headbutted the woman
who he also grabbed by the hair to stop her screaming at the front door
was trying to get the attention of her mother
who lived in a house on the other side of their street in East Albury
Police had not long been called to the house on July 29 after receiving reports of what was believed to be a "violent domestic violence incident"
they opened the unlocked front door after hearing Boyd yelling from inside
and "could hear children crying from inside - and the victim hysterically crying"
Boyd - who pleaded guilty to common assault after appearing via a video link to the Albury police station dock - continued yelling at police
who told [them] that he did headbutt the victim and pulled her by the hair to get her to stop screaming."
she told of how she was "in a very vulnerable state" due to her baby's death
The court heard the death of their nine-day-old girl - born at 24 weeks' gestation - on June 4 had "caused significant strain on the relationship
resulting in regular domestic violence incidents"
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Defence lawyer Tim Hemsley said both his client and the victim
were medicated for bipolar disorder and anxiety
"They have been together for seven years," he said
Ms Humphreys said Boyd had a history of domestic violence offending
She said that included jail followed by supervised parole
"It is still a serious example of a common assault in the home of the victim with the children present."
Ms Humphreys granted bail for Boyd only after an alternative address in Lavington was secured for him
She said she couldn't see any bail conditions that could allow Boyd to live at the victim's address
Ms Humphreys ordered the preparation of a full sentence assessment report to investigate the possibility of options other than full-time jail
Sentencing will take place on September 10
File pictureA case involving a young East Albury man refused bail over his alleged involvement in a methamphetamine supply ring is now headed to the District Court
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe revelation was made by defence lawyer Nicole Peacock during a brief mention of Isaac Dallinger's charges before Albury Local Court this week
Ms Peacock told magistrate Tony Murray the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions "is taking over the matter"
is charged with supplying 28 grams of methamphetamine on September 20
Dallinger was one of five people arrested during a joint operation between the Riverina and Murray River police districts and Strike Force Raptor on the morning of October 15
Sergeant Jason Tozer said prosecutors were seeking an extension of brief service orders in Dallinger's case as there was still some outstanding material
This included a statement by the officer-in-charge of the investigation as well as transcribed police telephone intercepts
Mr Murray ordered that the balance of brief be served by February 25
An East Albury woman accused of being ringleader of the alleged drug supply operation also had her matter mentioned before Mr Murray
also did not appear via a video link to jail
asked for a similar extension of brief orders for Beresi's case to February 25
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Her matters are set down for a brief status committal mention before Mr Murray on Thursday
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueGood and Jaeden O'Connell posted an unbeaten 28 runs to further boost the club's finals hopes
he's probably played over 100 games of adult cricket and his dad Wayne is a life member," captain Ross Dixon revealed
"Another coach in the association is calling him 'The Iceman'
"His last few weeks he's come in and finished both games with a win
he took on the bowlers and went over the top
Albury's Ross Dixon (centre) hurt his hand taking the catch to dismiss East Albury captain Miles Hemann-Petersen
Picture by James Wiltshire"He's a good clubman
he's always been available and it's nice for him and his family he's got to win us the last two games."
A week earlier Good combined with Ollie Hald to share an unbeaten 36-run stand for the eighth wicket to pip St Patrick's
Albury sent the Crows in and claimed early wickets to leave the home team struggling at 6-85
a 69-run stand between Caleb Hobbs (52) and Matt Heap (27) seized the momentum
"Jaeden took two wickets in two balls and broke that partnership," Dixon explained
"He changed the match with that spell because we were staring down the barrel of 180-190."
Hald (3-27) and Dylan Campbell (3-33) were outstanding
East Albury captain Miles Hemann-Petersen hits out against Albury
Picture by James WiltshireThe match was evenly posied at 4-46
but Hald did what few players in the association can
making 62 of the team's 80 runs when he was at the wicket
so they had to bowl spin to him; he plays spin as well as anyone in the competition," Dixon said
"He got off to a flyer with his first 40 off about 25 balls
but then slowed up as he tried to anchor the innings."
Hald struck three sixes and four boundaries
carrying the score to 6-126 before the momentum again swung back to the Crows with 3-3
Good and O'Connell needed 26 for victory and the latter held his composure to smack the winning runs with a lofted cover drive for four
Good finished 20 not out from 25 deliveries
Emerging quick Ethan Haberfield jumped to equal first for wickets with 4-15 from 10 miserly overs
Albury's Dylan Campbell took 3-33 against the Crows
Corowa's hopes suffered a major blow when ladder leaders North Albury posted a three-wicket win
The home outfit was skittled for only 115 from 40.5 overs
Riverina rep Matt Wilson was the only player to pass 19 as Harith Wajib
He also top-scored with 31 as North claimed two bonus points with a win in 24.1 overs
And Lavington hammered Wodonga by eight wickets
The home side capitulated for only 91 from 29.5 overs
Dave Tassell (5-19) and Luke Docherty (4-30) shared the new ball
Hunter Hall rattled up an unbeaten 44 from 41 deliveries in racing to the target after only 16.1 overs
It was Wodonga's second poor performance after grabbing a win in BJ Garvey's milestone match in round 15
so the players will need to find something in the final regular season game against North Albury
Picture by Madilyn McKinleyEast Albury residents may soon need to travel further to withdraw money as an automatic teller machine is set to close
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe Hume Bank service on Borella Road
with customers now having to travel to the Myer branch on the corner of Swift and David Street in Albury
A sign on the ATM said the closure was out of the branch's hands
"Due to unforeseen lease changes outside our control
this ATM won't be available anymore," the sign said
Hume Bank head of brand Justin Wheatley said although the owners of the current site had not extended the lease
it was possible another bank might take over
"This ATM is used by many customers and non-customers and we understand any change is inconvenient for them," he said
"We believe the current ATM may be replaced by an alternative ATM provider but this would need to be confirmed by the owners of the site."
There are no other Hume Bank ATMs in the vicinity of the area
with East Albury IGA plus liquor offering cash-out during store hours
"We would be open to considering an alternative site in East Albury if one was available for lease," Mr Wheatley said
The ATM is located next to Ramsay Pharmacy East Albury
Picture by Madilyn McKinleyRegular users of the ATM were also sent a letter to notify them of the change
"Hume Bank remains committed to our branch and ATM network with strong recognition that many customers have a need for ATM services," the letter said
"We appreciate your support during this change and look forward to seeing you in one of our branches soon."
two in Lavington and another on Olive Street in Albury
Mr Wheatley confirmed to The Border Mail no other Hume Bank ATMs will be closing on the Border
The business stepped in to replace NAB when Holbrook's only bank left that town in February 2023
Bank changes continue across the Border, with NAB Wodonga downsizing and moving premises in August.
Lonesborough has been sentenced to 15 months in jail
File pictureTwo brothers sharing a unit in East Albury were woken by a drug addict who later threatened to "smash everything" and kill them
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThat was the warning Paul Lonesborough left with the siblings should he later find out the man he wanted to see actually lived at the address
"He instructs me he was fixated with seeing someone called Liam and that was linked to his drug use," defence lawyer Angus Lingham submitted to Albury Local Court
Mr Lingham told magistrate Sally McLaughlin that Lonesborough hadn't recognised he was speaking to two people in the unit "who had no connection with him at all"
The 25-year-old was jailed for 15 months on separate
These comprised three intimidation charges
two of supplying a prohibited drug and destroy or damage property
Ms McLaughlin pointed to the third intimidation charge
for which Lonesborough had completed just six of 60 hours of community service work under a previous sentence of the court
She said this matter - a "serious example" of the offence - took place as the Lavington man was driving a car with the victim as his passenger
Ms McLaughlin said Lonesborough told the woman in a menacing way to not release her seat belt otherwise she would "go through the windscreen"
"I have no doubt she would have felt extremely fearful for her safety," she said
It was while he was on bail for that matter and a community corrections order that he intimidated the brothers in their home
"These are members of our community going about their everyday lives in the middle of the night who were confronted by Mr Lonesborough in terrifying circumstances
while [he was] carrying a stick that was embedded with two screws," Ms McLaughlin said
Police told the court that the brothers woke up in their Schubach Street home on November 2
to the sound of loud banging coming from outside the front door
They both approached the door and heard a man yelling out
but they did begin a conversation with him
"I don't know a Paul," the brother replied
Lonesborough did what he was asked and left soon after
But about 12.20am the brothers once again heard loud banging from outside the front door
"[Lonesborough] swore and shouted multiple times
causing both victims to be scared of [his] behaviour," police said
Lonesborough banged on windows to the left and right of the front door "in a manner that was alarming to both the victims"
He then turned on the torch on his mobile phone and shone it through the window
so the brother who earlier spoke to him pulled up the blinds and said "I'm not Liam"
"If he does live here," Lonesborough threatened
"I'll come back and smash everything and kill you."
The court accepted that both brothers heard the threat and so both would have felt intimidated
Lonesborough could be seen with a 40-centimetre wooden pole with two screws protruding about two centimetres
He held it by his side and waved it while speaking to the brothers
Lonesborough was described as having "distinctive" tattoos on his forehead and the left side of his face and multiple tattoos on his torso
The facial tattoos were clearly visible during a video link to Lonesborough in Junee jail
Police received numerous calls from about 1.30am that day about a man seen jumping residential fences in East Albury
They tried to talk to Lonesborough after seeing him in Kenilworth Street but he fled into a nearby property
"The accused was covered in blood and lacerations to his body and hands."
Lonesborough was arrested at the Clifton Motel in Smollett Street
Ms McLaughlin said until Lonesborough came to realise that he alone was responsible for his drug use
"I am highly guarded as to whether he will live a law-abiding life"
Lonesborough will become eligible for parole on May 22
He had already spent 117 days in custody related to his offending
She still hasn't been able to bring Cody East
Picture by James WiltshireOn Christmas Day last year
a Lavington mother received a phone call no parent ever wants to receive
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueNatalie Fitzpatrick's 26-year-old son Cody East had been found dead in remote Western Australia near his broken down car
The Border man had been travelling in the western state to connect with Indigenous family members and was in an area with no phone reception
Natalie Fitzpatrick received a tragic call on Christmas Day informing her of her son's death in remote Western Australia
Picture by James WiltshireWednesday marked eight weeks since the father-of-one was found
but his family is still no closer to being able to say their final goodbyes and bury him in Albury
Ms Fitzpatrick said returning her son's body will cost about $12,000 with a total funeral cost of $22,000
She has sought help from different government agencies and support services
Mr East had been travelling towards Darwin for Christmas when he died
Picture supplied"You would think there would be some assistance to bring him home," she said
"But until that happens we can't set a funeral date
Picture suppliedMr East grew up in the Albury area and was well known in the community
The 26-year-old had played for the Murray Magpies from a young age then spent a season with Jindera
The 26-year-old had family members on his father's side he had never met
and travelled to Perth see his uncle and cousins
with stops at remote Aboriginal communities
to spend Christmas Day with his grandmother
His uncle made a missing person report when he hadn't heard anything
with Mr East's car and body found several hundred kilometres from Halls Creek on December 25
"He's got a younger brother and sister here and two little nieces he hasn't met
"We just want him to come home and be buried."
A GoFundMe page, called "bringing Cody home", has raised more than $7000.
Organisers hope to generate enough money to return the late man's body from Kununurra so his family can farewell him
AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueHis sentencing for a long list of offences was deferred though when he was accepted into a specialist Indigenous rehabilitation program
But Casey lasted only a week at the Balund-a Program - a diversion option for offenders aged over 18 targeting addiction that is run in far north-eastern NSW
as required under the bail granted that allowed him to enter Balunda-a
Albury Local Court has been told Casey had spent seven months and 21 days behind bars
That time served means he will become eligible for release on parole on September 20
having served nine months behind bars under an aggregate sentence imposed by magistrate Melissa Humphreys of 18 months
The unemployed Casey had pleaded guilty to two counts of driving a stolen car
having part of his body outside while driving
dishonestly obtaining property by deception
using a vehicle with unauthorised number places and being carried in a stolen car
The crimes took place in August and October
keys to a Ford utility were stolen during a break-in at a Wodonga home in mid-July
the victim parked his ute in the driveway of his home
the man's daughter went to the BP service station on Wodonga Place in South Albury to put fuel in her car
her father rang to tell her about the theft
Coincidentally she then saw her father's ute pull in and park near the shop entrance
Casey got out of the driver's door and went inside
The daughter took photos on her phone as another man
got in and accelerated on to Ebden Street - leaving Casey behind
instead running outside to be picked up by the other man who had driven back to the BP
Police found the ute abandoned at Sumsion Gardens in Wodonga that same day
Inside they found NSW Community Corrections paperwork in Casey's name
Casey admitted to getting a lift in the ute but refused to identify the other man
Casey's DNA was taken off the steering wheel of a stolen Mitsubishi Triton recovered in Fern Place
unknown offenders searched two unlocked vehicles parked at a residence in Hickey Lane
a wallet containing $55 cash and several identity and bank cards were stolen
Casey later used the cards to go on a tap-and-go spending spree
including $364.95 in goods from Culture Kings and $428.35 from The Card Network
Police investigating these and other crimes to which Casey pleaded guilty went to a home in Parkland Crescent
As they entered a back bedroom in the house
Casey "headbutted the window and jumped into the rear yard
Casey then cleared a fence and ran south along Parkland Crescent to Mity Mart
Ms Humphreys also disqualified Casey from holding a driver's licence for six months
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe favourites were struggling at 6-79
but the English player joined his countryman Matt Heap in pushing the home team to 146
The Crows then destroyed the visitors for only 75 as all five bowlers claimed two wickets apiece
"That sums up our entire year with even contributions with both the ball and bat," Crows' Brett Davies said
The first week of finals was a fizzer with the team batting first cruising to massive wins
Albury's Louis Botes was superb with 1-18 from 10 overs
the visitors bold decision to front-end their bowling appeared to pay off as Ollie Hald and Louis Botes opened with seven and eight overs respectively
but a 34-run stand for the eighth wicket between Pell (57 from 97 deliveries) and Matt Heap (19)
followed by another handy contribution produced a competitive total
Albury quick Ollie Hald is unlikely to return next season as he is returning home to Denmark
Picture by James WiltshireAlbury slumped to 7-53
but with the the association's best match-winner in Hald still at the crease
"Ollie absolutely smoked one straight down the ground to long on and Alex initially misjudged it and was forced to back back
he had one hand up and took an absolute screamer
it was like that catch by Ben Stokes in the (2019) World Cup," Davies enthused
Hald is unlikely to return next season as he moves back to his native Denmark
while a wicked thumb injury to captain and two-time Cricketer of the Year Ross Dixon against East a fortnight earlier
East Albury's Alex Hinkley plays through the off-side against Albury
Picture by James WiltshireThe Crows now host St Patrick's in the preliminary final on Saturday
the domination of the team batting first has reiterated North Albury's plans
ahead of its home preliminary final clash against Lavington
North ended Tallangatta's season with a 114-run win
The home team was sent in and posted 210 before ripping through the Bushies for only 96
"To put on 200 after being sent in is massive
so going forward next week it has a major impact on what we will do first," North captain Ash Borella confirmed
An injured Cal Langlands top-scored with 74
but the visitors will rue four dropped chances
including one by a running Callum Brown at mid-off when he was 10
Langlands anchored the innings with Tom Hemsley (34 from 31 deliveries) and Ryan Addison (32 from 31) pushing the team past 200
Opening bowler Sam Stephens was excellent with 3-31
Tallangatta lost its gun top order quickly and the match was effectively over at 3-10
Former Essendon first grader Isaac Willett was run out for four
"John Oswell hit the ball to deep mid-wicket and Josh Wright was fielding at deep forward square leg
they turned for three and John sent Isaac back and Josh threw the ball to the bowler," Borella explained
No.8 Lachie Paton top-scored with an unbeaten 36 as Tom Hemsley's nagging accuracy claimed 3-16
North will be hoping the extra week helps Langlands recover from a rolled ankle he suffered against Hay in the O'Farrell Cup clash a month ago
while Ben Fulford is hoping to return after cutting his finger
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueCrows' supporter Adrian Fury captured the spectacular moment when Hinkley took a diving one-hand screamer to dismiss Albury dangerman Ollie Hald
"I definitely didn't judge it perfectly," the Englishman laughed
thinking it was going to land about 20m in from the boundary
stuck a hand up and landed around half a metre to a metre from the boundary
If I had judged it better I probably would have taken it above my head."
Hinkley's catch was the talking point of what was a dud first week of finals
The three favourites batted first and posted thumping wins
The catch resembled Ben Stokes' stunning effort in the 2019 World Cup and raises the question of where it rates in Provincial's best
that is the best catch I have seen in the competition," Crows' veteran Brett Davies enthused
And even though the catch effectively ended Albury's season
I was sitting next to 'BD' (Brett Davies) and I said
he threw his one hand up on the boundary and it was as good as you'll see," he said
A right-hand bat and right-arm off-spinner
Hinkley has played Worcestershire Second XI
just below England's highest domestic level
East will now host St Patrick's in Saturday's preliminary final
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueFire crews were called to the burning vehicle at 4.30am of Tuesday
The small hatchback on Ruby Court was engulfed by the flames
A Toyota Yaris was burnt on the side of the Hume Highway at North Albury on Monday morning
File photoCrews extinguished the fire but the vehicle was destroyed
The incident follows a spate of fires involving broken down cars next to the northbound lanes of the Hume Freeway.
A Kia was burnt on the side of the Hume Freeway between Barnawartha North and Wodonga on Saturday morning
File photoThe first freeway fire was reported at Barnawartha North about 2am on May 20
which had been broken down for several weeks and was on cinder blocks
was set alight near the Murray Valley Highway
A broken down BMW was also torched on the side of the freeway on May 20
File photoA red Kia was torched further up the freeway
That car was destroyed during the May 25 fire
a Toyota was set alight near the Racecourse Road exit in North Abury on Monday morning
That car was also significantly damaged during the May 27 blaze
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Sylvania Avenue and Resolution Street at 10am on Tuesday
waking several of the alleged perpetrators
with commercial quantities of methamphetamine and cannabis being seized
Police could not specify the amount of drugs recovered
One of the women arrested at a home on Borella Road in East Albury
Picture by James WiltshireThe arrests were part of a joint operation between Riverina and Murray River police districts and Strike Force Raptor
"[It was] investigation into the ongoing and illegal supply of drugs in Albury
[which began in March this year]," Detective Chief Inspector Jy Brown said
There was a much larger police presence at the home on Borella Road
because the main supplier was at that residence
Raptor squad detectives at the raid on a home on Borella Road in East Albury
Picture by James WiltshireAt the Borella Road home
A 47-year-old woman was arrested at the home on Resolution Street
and a 55-year-old man was arrested at Sylvania Avenue
The group is expected to face more than 60 charges
Police out the front of the home on Resolution Street
Picture by James Wiltshire"Those people are now under arrest at the police station assisting us with inquiries
depending on the outcome of our investigation," Detective Chief Inspector Brown said
"We're going to allege that they'll be charged with the supply and commercial quantity of prohibited drugs
"They'll also be charged in relation to the ongoing supply of prohibited drugs
and they'll also be charged in relation to the possession of prohibited drugs."
Detective Chief Inspector Jy Brown fronting the media after the raids
Picture by James WiltshirePolice believe the individuals are connected and part of a criminal syndicate
"We believe that we've significantly disrupted the activity of this syndicate," Detective Chief Inspector Brown said
it's positive that the police have taken action against them
these types of arrests aim to reduce that particular type of crime in and around Albury and the surrounding areas."
but police did not comment on whether further raids are planned
Picture by Mark JesserBetter Border Health directors have raised concerns about Justin Clancy having a conflict of interest over the redevelopment of Albury hospital while standing in front of the MP's veterinary clinic
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueLobby group members Stan Stavros and Di Thomas held a media conference on Friday
on the Keene Street nature strip in front of Mr Clancy's Family Vet Centre which faces the hospital
They told of a "robust" meeting with Mr Clancy on May 3 where Better Border Health directors raised their concerns that the Albury MP had a conflict because he may benefit from the acquisition of private land for hospital expansion
Mr Stavros said a letter was subsequently written to Mr Clancy
that included a line that "it remains unclear
as to how you intend to appropriately manage your conflict of interest"
"He basically was reasonably silent all the way through in relation to that when we raised it
so we'd like him to come out and sort of let us know
whether he believes he has a conflict or not," Mr Stavros said
Asked if Better Border Health believed Mr Clancy had a conflict
Ms Thomas cited conduct guidelines for NSW MPs published by the state corruption watchdog ICAC
She quoted a "key message" that reads "an objective
rather than subjective test is used in determining whether there is a conflict of interest
The perspective used is that of a hypothetical
fair-minded and informed observer - the reasonable person"
"So we're referring to that and saying 'would the reasonable person regard there being a conflict of interest on the member for Albury's part with the ownership of this property'," Ms Thomas said
She said Mr Clancy could recuse himself from a "portion" of the hospital debate if he declared a conflict
adding "we're not saying he is necessarily removing himself from the complete discussion"
Mr Clancy responded to Better Border Health in a brief comment to The Border Mail
noting as an Opposition MP he was not deciding hospital matters and had formally registered his property interest
"I have certainly made sure that any interests have been declared and I have not been in a decision-making role; where there have been any issues related to this I have acted only with the community at heart and without self-interest," Mr Clancy said
Mr Stavros also claimed Mr Clancy had a jaundiced view of Better Border Health
"From the outset he's made it known that he believes we are a group of troublemakers and probably ungrateful for what has been decided
so it's been hard to actually have those meetings with that sort of cloud hanging over the relationship," Mr Stavros said
Justin Clancy during his veterinarian days in 2009 before entering parliament with a radiograph.Mr Clancy
who supports the planned Albury hospital upgrade
declined to comment when asked by The Border Mail about the veracity of that summary
which wants an entirely new Twin Cities hospital
has had one meeting with Mr Clancy and according to Ms Thomas has met his Wodonga counterpart Bill Tilley more than five times
"We've got a great relationship with all sorts of politicians," Mr Stavros said
"We've got a good relationship with Amanda Cohn
File pictureA Spanish national did not believe he had done wrong despite drinking enough alcohol to put himself more than four times over the drink-driving limit
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAlbury magistrate Sally McLaughlin took issue with the comment Christian Moreno made to the author of a sentence assessment report
Moreno said he "did not recall the moment [he made the comment]
Albury Local Court was told the Benalla resident
had been living in Australia for about two years
having moved from his home country for work
"I'm happy to suffer the consequences of my actions and suffer the penalty of this court."
pleaded guilty to a single charge of driving with a high-range prescribed concentration of alcohol
The court was told how police were patrolling Elizabeth Mitchell Drive in Thurgoona on August 11
about 5am when they saw a white Ford Ranger with Queensland number plates
he was arrested and taken to Albury police station
where he produced the 0.213 breath analysis reading
Ms McLaughlin told Moreno that his very high reading made him "an extreme danger on our roads"
She disqualified Moreno from driving for 12 months
as well as convicting and fining him $2000
you face the very real possibility of going to jail."
shoes and other items were seized from three houses as police conducted sweeping raids across East Albury
All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePolice executed search warrants at two homes on Eastern Circuit
and an assortment of tools were seen being taken out of both houses
View +2 PhotosPolice have seized multiple power tools and other items as they raised two homes on Eastern Circuit
one man was arrested and walked from the house to the awaiting police vehicle in handcuffs
Chief Inspector Jy Brown said more arrests are expected as part of the ongoing investigation
"We're executing two search warrants in Eastern Circuit today in relation to a number of break and enter and property offenses that have occurred in and around Albury," he said
Picture by Mark Jesser"During these searches
we're searching for a number of items of interest that will help us with our investigation
"We'll also be speaking to a number of persons who may be able to assist us further with inquiries as we progress through the investigation phase."
officers drove to another home on Redgum Court
Police inspected the property and retrieved two pairs of shoes from the home
Police seized two pairs of shoes from a home on Redgum Court in East Albury
Picture by Mark JesserChief Inspector Brown said the investigation remains active
and think we may have recovered them in our raids today
they can contact Albury Police Station," he said
and don't leave cars unlocked or keys in vehicles
Picture suppliedAn unemployed 39-year-old East Albury man who has never held a licence put the community "at significant risk" when he engaged police in consecutive
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePolice repeatedly had to abandon their chase on Monday
before the Victoria Police Air Wing helped track him down in Thurgoona
Albury police were also assisted by multiple triple zero calls made by other motorists confronted just minutes earlier by the sight of his silver Hyundai Getz heading north into oncoming traffic in the south-bound lanes of the Hume Freeway
Benjamin James Groves was arrested after he was found hiding in the backyard of a property in a house on Lacebark Court
Groves wanted to be released on bail after appearing in Albury Local Court
"It's an extremely serious matter in which the police and the community were put at significant risk," prosecutor Sergeant Casey Braz submitted to magistrate Melissa Humphreys
Sergeant Braz pointed out it was not just one incident either
Groves was driving at 50kmh above the speed limit
Sergeant Braz also pointed out that Groves had a "significant history" for other traffic matters
appearing via a video link to the Albury police station dock
unlicensed driving and possession of a prohibited drug
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The drug matter related to two grams of methamphetamine found in his wallet after his arrest
Ms Humphreys ordered the preparation of a sentence assessment report to investigate whether there were any options available to the court other than full-time jail
who had a female passenger in the front seat
on Monday at 2.15pm when police decided to stop him for alcohol and drug testing
police activated the warning lights and siren on their car
Groves hit the accelerator and "dangerously manoeuvred" around nearby traffic
It was clear to police that he had disobeyed them so they began a pursuit
"(Groves) turned onto Corella Street at a speed not less than 90kmh in a residential 50kmh zone
and failed to stop or reduce speed for a stop sign," police said
Groves turned into Fallon Street and sideswiped a gutter
By now he was doing 100kmh in a 50kmh zone
"The accused crossed to the incorrect side of the roadway
Benjamin James Groves abandoned his car after leading police on high-speed chases across Albury on Monday afternoon
with police finding him hiding in the backyard of a Thurgoona property
Picture suppliedPolice were so concerned at the danger Groves posed to others that they called off the pursuit
Just a few minutes later they saw Groves' Victorian-registered car stopped at the intersection of Fallon Street and Racecourse Road
got out of their car and began walking over to arrest him
making his way to Elizabeth Mitchell Drive and then the Riverina Highway
By now his car was travelling at 120kmh in an 80kmh speed zone
Near the intersection of Mungabareena Road he crossed to the wrong side of the road - again into the path of oncoming traffic - in order to avoid road spikes laid by police
who abandoned their pursuit for a second time
Police resumed their pursuit and Groves quickly reached 100kmh in the area's 50kmh residential streets
overtaking other cars before moving back into the correct lane
then turned on to the freeway and headed north - in the southbound lane
though Groves continued to be monitored by the Air Wing as emergency calls came flooding in
Groves was tracked to Thurgoona's Yellow Gum Way
where he abandoned the car shortly before being arrested
File photoA man has been remanded in custody after being arrested during raids at multiple properties in East Albury
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueNicholas John Barrett faces nine new charges including aggravated break-and-enter dwelling in company
having a blackened or disguised face with intent to commit an indictable offence
Barrett was charged by police following raids at three properties on Thursday, May 9.
shoes and other items were seized from two homes on Eastern Circuit and a Redgum Court house
Police alleged he had breached curfew and other bail conditions and sought to remand him in custody
Barrett already had 14 charges from 2023 pending in court before Thursday's arrest
Those charges are of a similar nature and include stolen goods offences
His bail was revoked by magistrate Sally McLaughlin
Barrett is coincidentally due in Wodonga court on the same day after being charged by Wodonga detectives
Picture: LJ COLQUHOUN DIXON REAL ESTATEAn Albury supermarket sold for more than $7 million to a Border investor at auction yesterday
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueEast Albury IGA attracted offers from six bidders and was snapped up for $7,010,000
Bidding started at $6.2 million and the property came on the market at $6.8 million
which was followed by three more offers to reach the final price
The auction was conducted by Melbourne agency Burgess Rawson at Crown Casino
in conjunction with the Border's LJ Colquhoun Dixon Real Estate
Director Andrew Dixon said there was spirited bidding which showed there was no effects from recent interest rate rises
"It was sold to a local Albury investor," Mr Dixon said
"The vendor was based in was based in Wagga and had a relationship with the Mathews family who ran the IGA
"They built the supermarket for the Mathews family and they traded under the IGA banner
"The family that owned the freehold decided they wanted to sell it
Mr Dixon said there was a return of more than six per cent based on annual rent of $437,035 plus GST and outgoings
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Picture by Mark JesserMiles Hemann-Petersen's extraordinary cricket career hits a major milestone on Saturday when he plays his 100th first-grade match for East Albury
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueStill three months shy of his 20th birthday
the wicketkeeper-batter has raced to his century in Cricket Albury-Wodonga's provincial competition which he first graced at just 13 years of age
Hemann-Petersen took four catches that day in 2017 against Belvoir and has never looked back since
cementing not only his place behind the stumps at Alexandra Park but his reputation as one of the league's best batters
"Miles has always been part of the furniture at East Albury," Davies said
Miles Hemann-Petersen keeps the scoreboard ticking for East Albury
Picture by Mark Jesser"He was a gun junior and now
"It's been a great rise for him and he's had great support on and off the ground
"I'm really looking forward to seeing what the next 100 games looks like for him
"It's pretty exciting to have someone at his age having that much experience under his belt
"He's only now learning the impact he can have on games and I look forward to seeing that develop as well
is captaining the Crows for the first time this season
Picture by James WiltshireHemann-Petersen has been in the East Albury side for so long that Cameron White and Kris Milosta are the only survivors from his debut
"Miles is technically fantastic behind the stumps and I would have no problem recommending him as one of the top glovemen in our competition," Davies said
"But it's with bat in hand that he's growing leaps and bounds
"He's now batting in our top four regularly and he's equally adept facing seam-up deliveries or spin
"I really think he's ready to take the competition by storm
"He just needs that one score to get away and that's going to be the start of the next chapter for Miles as a dominant top-order bat
"He's always been seen as a keeper who can bat but I'm looking forward to seeing him as a batsman in his own right and really taking it to the competition."
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At the time MP Ian Glachan said it would "definitely be the best in country NSW"
AN Albury MP wanting to be re-elected for a second term
plans for a much expanded hospital followed by concerns that the development will not be adequate
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueIt reads like what is unfolding on the Border now
it refers to what occurred in the early 1990s
That was when the NSW government was being urged to build a new Albury Base Hospital to replace the site in Wodonga Place
Liberal MP Ian Glachan seeking to be re-elected after winning Albury from the Labor Party in 1988
jumped in a bulldozer in January 1991 in the lead-up to that May's election to turn the first sod on the hospital's new location in Borella Road
But it was not until October 1994 that the hospital opened
with the final version worth $58 million and having 166 beds
compared to an original plan for 202 beds at a cost of $83 million
The chairman of the hospital's visiting medical officers raised concerns about the adequacy of the proposed facilities in 1992
Also taking issue at the time was then health union figure and now Albury councillor Darren Cameron
He reflected on what unfolded during an address to this week's council meeting
those were the actual budgeted figures and realistic figures 30 years ago," Cr Cameron said
He said it was then reduced to a "$32 million
one-and-half storey hospital" with then Health Minister Ron Phillips saying "let's not get caught up in an edifice complex ..
"Well sadly as we've seen over the last 30 years it was never big enough and ..
it was never the original intention for it to be so small," Cr Cameron said
there is a $558 million expansion of the Albury hospital looming
But while the 1990s debate entangled the Albury Council
base hospital board and NSW government the current proposal has added layers of complexity
The Borella Road hospital is integral to a cross-border health service which is funded by the NSW and Victorian governments
is managed by the Victorian health bureaucracy and it also operates Wodonga's hospital
With the area's population ballooning since 1994
the need for a new hospital has become more pressing but it is the issue of where fresh operating theatres and wards are built that has divided Albury and Wodonga's councils and its state politicians
released after last October's announcement
showing how Albury's upgraded hospital may appear
although the air bridge may not eventuate.South of the Murray River
Wodonga Council and Benambra MP Bill Tilley say the hospital should be on an entirely new location
Albury Council is happy to see Borella Road becoming bigger and NSW MP Justin Clancy
the argument centres on that amount being inadequate and the state governments short-changing the Border community by not building a greenfields hospital that can meet long-term clinical needs
proponents say expanding Albury means patient care and conditions improve sooner and complements existing health services such as the cancer centre
Watching on has been former Albury Wodonga Health board member and ex-Wodonga mayor Anna Speedie
"I think Wodonga Council is absolutely doing the right thing putting their community voice forward," Ms Speedie said this week
"It's a shame in the last two to three years they have not been stronger advocates for this and working with the Albury Wodonga Health board as should have Albury Council."
Ms Speedie blasted Albury councillors who this week adopted a recommendation to reiterate their "strong support" for the $558 million and spurned a plea by their Wodonga counterparts to jointly lobby for a greenfields hub
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard with then Wodonga mayor Anna Speedie at Albury hospital in February 2020."What's most disturbing for me and most disappointing is what Albury Council said ..
"There are three independent reports that clearly state the best way forward for Albury Wodonga Health is a greenfields site
"I don't know where they've got their numbers from because if you look at the numbers there's very little difference in and between a greenfields site and a brownfields site
very evident a greenfields site is the way to go
"We need to keep the governments to account and it needs to be done in a respectful way
but the community deserves a better hospital
"If we keep piecemealing this and keep band-aiding this we end up with a bad result."
the challenge for Wodonga Council is how it can maintain the fight for its residents who it says oppose the brownfields fix unveiled by premiers Daniel Andrews and Dominic Perrottet last October
The Victorian government has failed to answer correspondence sent in December and Mr Andrews did not visit Wodonga when he came to the Border for the announcement
The city's case would receive a fillip if it could marshal its citizenry in protest
Councillors had made pleas to residents to turnout for this week's Albury Wodonga Health annual meeting
The spirit which saw a mass rally on Lincoln Causeway to successfully push for the Border's cancer clinic and the communal campaign for a headspace mental health centre is needed to demonstrate if the greenfields stance has a groundswell of support
Former Wodonga mayor Kev Poulton has lamented the difficulties of engaging the populace and likened the hospital proposal to the Albury freeway bypass in being short of ideal
The freeway has since had additions with new on-ramps at Davey Road at Ettamogah and Albury councillors have raised concerns about traffic flows
The fractious debate over the Hume Highway bypass of Albury and whether it would run through the city or loop around it to the west was the last huge infrastructure project to split the Border
the division was in Albury Council rather than between cities and saw federal and NSW governments split over routes
Then member for Albury Ian Glachan with a bulldozer on the site of Albury hospital in January 1991 when he turned the first sod
The hospital debate has seen the Commonwealth on the periphery
Federal politician Indi MP Helen Haines has pushed for a federal commitment to the upgraded Albury hospital but the Health Minister Mark Butler has shown little interest
Ms Speedie believes the Albury-Wodonga Regional Deal
was the best chance for a greenfields site
That ended up fizzling last year into a pact between the outgoing Canberra Coalition government and its NSW counterpart after Victoria failed to support it
"There was an opportunity and it got missed," Ms Speedie said
"You lose your strength if you lose your numbers and this was the No.1 item on the Regional Deal and that's where you could have got funding from."
Now question marks loom over the fate of Wodonga hospital
Will it continue to be used for a health purpose
Being land in the heart of residential Wodonga it would be highly desirable for housing
It will not be until the second half of this year that consideration will start to be given to the property's future
questions surrounding the Albury hospital upgrade
what was involved in the business case for the work and will the master plan be publicly circulated
Mr Clancy this week admitted having the master plan could ease community concerns along with the appointment of a project lead by NSW Health
Darren Cameron outside Albury hospital with NSW senator Deborah O'Neill during last year's federal election campaign when he was Labor candidate for Farrer."The absence of that leads to a vacuum," he said before adding he had made it "firmly known" there will need to be "significant consultation with all of our community
There is also a query over what will happen if the Labor Party wins the NSW election.
Will the project still unfold at the same pace if Albury's MP is not part of the government
Labor member Cr Cameron said $558 million was "committed and budgeted by both state governments
He likened rejecting the upgrade in favour of a greenfields site to wanting a brand new car and not being happy with a secondhand car
That prompts the question of what type of used vehicle will the revamped hospital end up being
One that is spacious and runs smoothly or something too small and unsuited to modern needs
Picture by James WiltshireMiles Hemann-Petersen is ready to lead by example after being handed the captaincy of East Albury Cricket Club at 19 years of age
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueHemann-Petersen takes over the role from Brett Davies
who led the Crows for three seasons in Cricket Albury-Wodonga's provincial competition
He may be one of the youngest first-grade captains in the association's history but Hemann-Petersen will tackle the job with the same quiet confidence he's already made a hallmark of his batting and wicketkeeping at Alexandra Park
"It's massive to be asked," Hemann-Petersen said
"Everyone believes in me that I can do it and trusts me in whatever I do
has already been playing first-grade cricket with East Albury for the past six years
Picture by James Wiltshire"I was thinking (of captaincy) a couple more years down the track
"I was talking to Brett Davies and he was like 'what are your thoughts on being captain?' and it doesn't really bother me
seeing as I've done it all through my rep stuff and the pathways."
Hemann-Petersen's age belies his experience at this level
having been handed his first-grade debut back in 2017/18 when he was only 13
"It will be a bit different (captaining older players) but it should be alright," Hemann-Petersen said
Picture by James Wiltshire"In terms of the way I lead
it will probably be just with my actions most of the time
you have to have the best body language otherwise it gets stood out quite easily
"There will probably be a lot of one-liners in there too!"
East Albury finished fifth on the ladder last season
before going out to St Patrick's in the first round of finals
"We've got to be more consistent," Hemann-Petersen admitted
Miles Hemann-Petersen is on crutches after injuring his knee playing football
Picture by James Wiltshire"It doesn't matter who we play
we need to play our game and play all of our roles that we're expected to do and then we'll be up there."
crossed from North Albury to Thurgoona this season but won't play again in 2023 after suffering a nasty knee injury in the Bulldogs' 27-point win away to Dederang-Mt Beauty on Saturday
he'd played the last six senior games at Thurgoona before a tackle in the fourth quarter ended his year prematurely
"It will definitely be the footy season and I don't know about the cricket season yet
"That is a worry because it could be six to 12 months."
The North East Line Upgrade has allowed VLocity trains to run to Albury/Wodonga for the first time
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) delivered upgrades to the standard gauge track to improve passenger services between Melbourne and Albury/Wodonga.
ARTC delivered more works on top of the original project scope, including upgrades to 20 more rail bridges and renewing track turnouts at Violet Town and Seymour.
Rail Projects Victoria upgraded infrastructure to allow VLocity trains to run on the line.
We also built a new accessible ramp at Albury Station, to improve access to the station for people of all abilities.
Picture by James WiltshireFire investigators are working to determine the cause of a blaze that tore through bushland in East Albury on Saturday
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe possibility of the fire being deliberately lit has not been ruled out
fire crews continued to monitor the scene on Doctors Point Road to make sure there were no flare ups
Fire crews at the East Albury bushfire. Picture by James WiltshirePolice and fire crews were called to battle the "out-of-control" bushfire that broke out on the fringe of East Albury at 3.30pm on Saturday.
The threat was contained about an hour later at 4.40pm
Shortly after the East Albury blaze erupted
crews were called to a second fire which burnt through four hectares of grassland on Bowna Road at Table Top at 4.10pm
The fire was contained at 4.45pm and the cause is also yet to be determined
A kangaroo hops to safety during the East Albury bushfire
Picture by James WiltshireRural Fire Service spokesperson Greg Allan said there was "no longer any threat" at either scene
"Crews responded rather quickly and were able to contain the fires rather quickly as well," he said
"There is now a fire investigation under way to determine the cause of the East Albury fire."
Lynne Aylmore (holding an LED light) and Geoff Dunlop are set for better lit courts
Picture by Mark JesserAN EAST Albury Tennis Club administrator hopes brighter lights visible from nearby Borella Road will help attract more players
Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe group on Friday scored $10,000 from NSW Sport Minister Alister Henskens in the government's Local Sport Grants Program
It will be added to $40,000 in club funds to install LED lights across eight courts
Secretary-treasurer Lynne Aylmore only expected a $2000 boost
"When you see the LED lights (from Borella Road) there will really be a 'wow' factor," she said
suggesting they could draw more participants
Using halogen lights the club has nearly 100 players who compete in night competitions each Wednesday and Thursday
The lights are expected to be installed next month
Other beneficiaries announced yesterday include the Corowa Clay Target Club ($10,000 for new throwers)
Culcairn pony club ($6865 to replace fencing) and Lavington football-netball club ( $5150 for jumpers and netballs to aid needy)
Lavington junior football club received $3000 to access the Footy Smarts coaching program and the Ovens and Murray water polo association drew $9300 to upgrade equipment and assist with mentoring
Albury Thunder junior rugby league club obtained $4500 to go towards the formation of an all-abilities team for the coming season
Mr Henskens also visited the Lauren Jackson stadium to discuss a planned upgrade with Albury mayor Kylie King
He is a former director of Basketball NSW and began playing the sport aged 10
That meant he is not going to make the error that Victorian Sport Minister Steve Dimopoulos did in parliament earlier this month when he spoke of "Lauren Jackson
"I may make other mistakes but not that one," Mr Henskens said on Friday
she is just an amazing person as well as an amazing basketballer
"I wish her a really speedy recovery from her injury.