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 Year 12 Trinity Anglican College school captain is relishing every moment of her second season in the NBL1 competition as she continues to chase her dreams "I feel a bit more organic in the group and more a part of it this year after finding my feet," Hocking said "I definitely feel like I'm bringing something to the team After coming up through the club's pathway system the 17-year-old is hoping to inspire the next generation of local players "The Bandits' basketball program from youth league to NBL1 is quite a seamless transition although the level of basketball is 100 per cent different," Hocking said Bandits' youngster Claudia Hocking is hopeful the side can pursue another finals campaign this season Picture by Mark Jesser"It's nice to show the girls that this is the pathway and this is where they can get to in local basketball "It's empowering for me to inspire younger girls." After having the opportunity to play alongside her idol Lauren Jackson last season Hocking revealed she also looks up to another border star - Molly Rice "She's a phenomenal player and phenomenal person The grit and determination she brings is amazing," Hocking said It's already been a memorable year for the talented teenager who helped NSW to a gold medal at the under-20 Australian Basketball Championships She was also joined in the team by fellow border product, Jade Crook. "It was awesome to finally play alongside her again and to get the local girls back together," Hocking said "I learnt a lot about under-20s and life past juniors." Hocking is already planning what may come next "Most of the girls in that team are exploring the US college basketball pathways and I'm definitely exploring that route at the moment," she said and I really want to get over there and pursue basketball after I graduate from school." As studies ramp up for her final year of school Hocking admits it's about timing the juggle right "You find a way to manage it and when you're doing something you love View +7 PhotosPictures by Phoebe AdamsThe Bandits' women's side has won five of their six games so far "Everyone's finding their feet and all of our imports our wonderful," Hocking said "Coming off those first few wins and having that loss to Newcastle really showed us what we're capable of and is pushing us all forward we can have a finals campaign again this year." It's been a tougher start to the season for the men's side They most recently fell to Hills Hornets 66-83 with Matt Gray leading the scoreboard with 18 points Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords The Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University is a public policy institute inspired by one of Australia\u2019s most respected Prime Ministers It is guided by the \u2018three great aims\u2019 of the 1972 Whitlam Program: to promote equality; to involve Australians in the decision-making processes of our land; & to liberate their talents & uplift their horizons Last chance! 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Please be aware that Australia Post are currently experiencing delays across the network that may delay the delivery of your order.You will receive an email confirming your order has been dispatched which will include the shipment tracking number and details about your order We encourage you to use the link in the email to check the status of your delivery The Whitlam Institute is not responsible for delays loss or damaged shipments or orders sent to incomplete It is your responsibility to ensure that the address nominated by you is complete and correct Subscribe for updates from the Whitlam Institute Professor Hocking will speak to the legacy of the lengthy battle with the National Archives of Australia to release the Palace Letters and overcome the claimed ‘convention of royal secrecy’.  the subsequent release of the letters of seven other Governors-General remain heavily redacted – most extensively those between Queen Elizabeth II and Sir William Deane during the 1999 republic referendum campaign imposed by the National Archives in consultation with Buckingham Palace raise the critical question of how we can write a complete and accurate national history if we cannot access the documents that reveal it to us Emeritus Professor Jenny Hocking AM FASSA is an award-winning biographer She is the inaugural Distinguished Whitlam Fellow with the Whitlam Institute and Emeritus Professor at Monash University The Whitlam Institutewithin Western Sydney UniversitySouth Parramatta CampusFemale Orphan School, Building EZCorner of James Ruse Drive and Victoria RoadRydalmere NSW 2116Getting here Tel: + 61 2 9685 9210Fax: +61 2 9685 9110Email: info@whitlam.org The Whitlam Institute was established under an Agreement between Western Sydney University and E.G The Whitlam Institute acknowledges the Burramattagal People of the Darug Nation as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands on which we work.  We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We proudly support the Uluru Statement from the Heart and a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament. February 2023. John Shearer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Apr 24, 2025There’s no question that Luke Combs is a music man. In high school, he performed a solo at Carnegie Hall as part of his school’s chorus group "Hurricane," raced to the top of the Country Radio Airplay chart soon after he signed a record deal 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and No All his wins probably make producers at the reality singing competition The Voice rethink their professional decision-making knowing they rejected Combs because he reportedly wasn’t “interesting.” That didn’t deter him "It gave me a lot of confidence because I was good enough voice-wise to make it through all those producer auditions," he once said.  I don't know if he still has that letter or not I think he should frame it and put it next to his first triple-platinum album that he has.” Keep reading to find out more about Luke Combs' wife Nicole Hocking—who he loves so much that he even wrote a trilogy song set about her and their relationship—and their family Related: They Met in the Middle! All About Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd's Marriage Made in Country Music Heaven  He’s married to 32-year-old Nicole Hocking still working in the field where she met her husband years ago How long did Luke Combs know his wife?Combs readily admits to “dating up” when he got involved with Hocking They’d met casually through mutual friends but they were both seeing other people in the beginning They both soon found themselves single and Combs started feeling a certain way toward the blonde.  According to Combs, he wrote the first song in the trilogy about his wife, “Beautiful Crazy,” before they even started dating officially; they’d just been on a few outings together "I'm not much of a ladies' man," he said maybe two days before [I played it for her]."  A friend of Hocking’s was present when Combs first played the song for her and he thought he’d get some points for sure.  "One of her friends was over there. I was like, 'Well, this is perfect.' Because if I play it while the friend is over there's no way the friend is going to not think this is the sweetest thing that anyone's ever done for someone I played the song when the friend was over there Related: Fans Gush Over Gwen Stefani's Unearthed Photos With 'True Love' Blake Shelton Combs and Hocking officially started dating in February 2016, during a singer-songwriter festival in Key West, Florida. Hocking saw him walking alone on the street and she was gracious enough to ask him to spend time with her and her friends Why are you by yourself?'” Hocking recalled in 2020 while Combs admitted in the same interview I was wearing camo gym shorts from Walmart And like the oldest t-shirt I owned.” No one thought a relationship between them would fly since at the time he had no career to speak of.  "Everybody was like, 'Yeah, this is never gonna work,'" Combs once said "and so I didn't have anything when we met." Hocking went from working all the time to joining her beau on the road.  “I stayed home for two years pretty much as his career was growing and growing and I wanted to be there for all those first moments,” Hocking said.  Related: Luke Combs Shares Rare Photos of His 2 Sons in Sweet Birthday Tribute to Wife Nicole Combs finally proposed to Hocking at home in their kitchen in November 2018 It wasn’t a glamorous affair; the pair were moving into their new house and he had a romantic plan that didn’t go according to schedule because of their cats’ reaction to the move needing to be bathed all day—as Combs later explained “They’re all stressed out because we’re at some strange house with a bunch of people and stuff." The day became more and more stressful.  “It’s a very heated moment,” Combs recalled I’m getting mad at him." Knowing Hocking's parents would be arriving the next day ‘I got these new collars for the cats with the new address on it and oh I also got you this,'” Hocking laughed what’s going on?’”  Combs broke the news to the public on Instagram when he posted a pic of the couple in Maui "She said yes a while ago but this is a way better place to take pictures than the kitchen Can’t wait to spend forever with you .. #Mahalo" the country singer wrote.  Hocking likewise took to Instagram to say how proud she was that her man picked a great ring on his own.  "I always said if I was to ever get married I didn't want to pick out the ring or go ring shopping I wanted it to be something that when he saw it and boy did he outdo himself," she wrote beneath a picture of her wearing the ring "I never thought a ring could mean so much to me I’m going to marry the hell outta you." "Yesterday was the best day of my life. I got to marry my best friend," Combs wrote on social media with a photo of the happy couple “Yesterday was the most special day! I’m so happy to spend the rest of my life with you Although we wish would could have had every single one of our family and friends there we can’t wait to celebrate with everyone next year Combs admitted he cried during the big day. “It was heavy, in the best way,” he said. “I didn't know I was gonna cry that much,” Combs added, “but I did, I did. I was like doubled-over crying guy.”  Their first dance was a slow one to “Beautiful Crazy,” and his official video for “Forever After All” shares some moments from their big day A month later, Combs wrote a song called “Without You," which is clearly about his new wife "Sure it's me behind this mic stand / And it's me strumming this Gibson / And it's me they love to give the credit to / I'm just trying to give the credit where credit's due / 'Cause me don't mean a thing without you." He also released the next songs in his musical trilogy about his wife “Better Together,” and “Forever After All,” in 2020.  Luke and Nicole welcomed their first child Combs revealed on social media that Hocking was pregnant with their first child on Jan "Here we go y’all!" he wrote alongside pics that show them showing off a sonogram—and Hocking's baby bump.  "Couldn’t be more excited to start a family with this babe It’s gonna be a hell of a ride." Next, Get to Know Luke Bryan's Sweet Wife and 5 Kids Mr Hocking’s revered career spans decades and he has been celebrated as one of the leading agents in the Inner Bayside precinct Mr Hocking has witnessed significant transformation in the Bayside community over the years “When I first started in real estate and now everywhere I look there are Ferraris or Porches,” Mr Hocking said “St Vincent’s Place was full of boarding houses not million-dollar private residences.  “This area was still very much the reflection of those working at the Port the people of Melbourne have recognised the incredible lifestyle available in the area.” The veteran agent said there are now a diverse range of residents now calling the area home “We now have everyone from billionaires football players and families living across these suburbs,” he said the houses aren’t the mansions you see in other old established Melbourne suburbs – buyers recognise the amenities and the area being the best that Melbourne has to offer and are staying put.” Mr Hocking believes there has never been a better time to buy “We’ve had a tricky few years with 13 consecutive interest rate hikes in addition to the implementation of a range of property-focused tax laws here in Victoria,” Mr Hocking said with interest rates dropping in the lead-up to the federal election we are seeing confidence in the market.  “Sellers who were waiting in the wings and now seeing buyers coming back to the market are taking the opportunity to upsize or move on to their next home.” Mr Hocking has experience working across Melbourne’s real estate from a local level to facilitating one of the highest residential transactions in the city of Port Phillip to date Marshall White Group Sales Director Jack Bongiorno welcomed the addition to their team “Greg’s expertise when it comes to one of the tightest luxury markets in Victoria is unmatched,” Mr Bongiorno said “This unique background and expertise will add to the Marshall White team at a time when the real estate market continues to grow from strength to strength.” Mr Hocking said his relationship with Marshall White encouraged him to make the move so I’m thrilled to be joining such a successful and strong agency and seeing what we can do together,” Mr Hocking said News Sitemap And it is not just Gough Whitlam’s ASIO file that has been “culled” by the National Archives of Australia The relevant Government House Guest Books at the time of the Dismissal have disappeared and the entire archive of Kerr’s prominent supporters was accidentally burnt in the Yarralumla incinerator I was made sharply aware of the conceptual and physical fragility of archives as historical representation 20 years ago through a chance encounter with Gough Whitlam’s Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) file I had stumbled onto Whitlam’s security file quite unexpectedly through a reference to it in another any file maintained by the domestic security service on Gough Whitlam would be a critically important historical record in itself and even more so given the Whitlam government’s fractious relationship with the security services and the well-known surveillance excesses of ASIO and the state Special Branches at that time To find evidence of the existence of an ASIO file on Whitlam that I had never expected was a rare moment of archival anticipation That anticipation was dashed four months later when the Archives informed me that having maintained this security file for nearly 40 years it had been destroyed in a routine culling the now destroyed file “contained material of a vetting nature only” A request for access to the ASIO documents referred to in this response and on which this claim about the nature of the file was based The misplaced destruction of Whitlam’s security file compounds the unsettled history of the dismissal by allowing the circulation of competing speculations over its coincident erasure: was this a vetting file as ASIO stated did the file identify agents or surveillance methods would its release have led to files on other members of the Whitlam government ASIO was already monitoring deputy Prime Minister Dr Jim Cairns whose ASIO “dossier” was sensationally leaked to The Bulletin in 1974 causing immense damage to the Whitlam government and to Cairns personally The possibility of security files on other ministers and even on Whitlam himself is only stirred by the deliberate destruction of ASIO’s vetting file In the absence of the file itself an already clouded history becomes further compromised It was this episode that introduced me to the force of what Elkins terms “archival scepticism” in archive-based research Whatever the reason for its apparent destruction the Archives had successfully removed Whitlam’s ASIO file from public view and therefore from the consideration of history In doing so it had played an important role in the construction of the dismissal in history in which a security file on Gough Whitlam does not and cannot now feature that archives are not neutral replicators of documented history The Lost Archive: Government House Guest Books I first requested access to the Government House guest books held by the Archives which provide the details of visits and visitors to “their Excellencies” at Yarralumla The catalogue lists a total of twenty-nine files constituting visitor books from May 1953 to February 1996 The guest books appear regularly from July 1961 until July 1974 before stopping altogether until December 1982 The Archives insisted that the guest books for this period had never been transferred from Government House and they now appeared lost since neither institution claimed to hold them What is puzzling in this regard is that Archives’ enumeration system has two consecutive numbers assigned yet not included in the catalogue corresponding to the missing dates suggesting two missing files given identification numbers by the Archives which are no longer listed for a much shorter period between 1960 and 1961 has no such missing consecutive numbers in the catalogue which might accommodate a lost file the Archives submitted a “s40 access application” to Government House requesting the delivery of the Government House guest books for 1974–75 Government House replied that “it does not hold any guest books guest registers or visitor registers from 1975 as defined by the Archives Act 1983” It should be noted that Government House is required under the Act to place the guest books as Commonwealth records in the Archives which it had done for the previous decade and which it was the responsibility of the official secretary to deliver The guest books for 1975 are now officially lost These missing guest books add fuel to the longstanding speculation that security and defence officials notably the Chief Defence Scientist Dr John Farrands as the recognised authority on Pine Gap and the Joint Facilities had briefed Kerr in the week before the dismissal about mounting security and defence concerns over Whitlam’s exposure of CIA agents working at Pine Gap and his planned Prime Ministerial statement on this in the House of Representatives on the afternoon of 11 November 1975 that Farrands provided a briefing for Kerr was emphatically denied by Farrands and the Head of Defence Farrands threatened to sue Toohey and The National Times although the Vice-regal Notices show that he had met Kerr on 28 October 1975 The Burnt Archive: Sir John Kerr’s Prominent Supporters a cache of letters “of outstanding value” to Kerr was accidentally reduced to ashes in the Yarralumla incinerator The usually punctilious official secretary wrote to Kerr expressing his dismay at having so carelessly left this box of significant letters unattended in the photocopying room had inadvertently thrown the entire contents into the incinerator Kerr had sought these congratulatory letters for use in his forthcoming autobiography Matters for Judgement Among his correspondents was the Queen’s second cousin Prince Philip’s uncle and King Charles III’s great mentor; the former Governor-General and distant royal relation Viscount De L’Isle; and other prominent individuals supporting Kerr’s dismissal of Whitlam These names alone indicate that these burnt letters were as important to history as they were to Kerr Were it not for this secondary file of correspondence between Smith and Kerr detailing the saga of the “burnt letters” the existence and apparent inflammatory end of Kerr’s correspondence with his minor aristocratic supporters would never have come to light Philip Ziegler’s authorised biography of Mountbatten Ziegler recounts that Mountbatten wrote to Kerr days after the dismissal congratulating him on his “courageous and correct action” in dismissing Whitlam It was a remarkably partisan royal intercession and Mountbatten was not alone among Kerr’s royal supporters thanks to letters released in 2020 following the High Court’s decision in my legal action that King Charles also fully supported Kerr’s actions written in starkly similar terms to Mountbatten’s weeks after the dismissal leaves no doubt of Charles’s support for Kerr; “What you did […] was right and the courageous thing to do” As Kerr later wrote to the South Australian lieutenant-governor “I never had any doubt as to what the Palace’s attitude was on this important point” These are extracts from Professor Jenny Hocking’s essay ‘Critical Archival Encounters and the Evolving Historiography of the Dismissal of the Whitlam Government’ Australian Journal of Politics and History Open access publishing facilitated by Monash University as part of the Wiley – Monash University agreement via the Council of Australian University Librarians A young Highton batter is on top of the pile when it comes to junior runs this year — one of four players to make two tons this summer Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? 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We proudly support the Uluru Statement from the Heart and a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament Ollie Dempsey continues to go from strength to strength after another stellar display at MCG on Saturday night The AFL coaches votes are in for Geelong's thrilling win over Collingwood on Saturday night at the MCG Check out everything you can expect to see on the Cats channels in the build up to Sunday's clash with the GWS Giants Take an early glance ahead to Sunday's big clash with the GWS Giants at GMHBA Stadium Geelong Cats defender Lawson Humphries has entered the AFL concussion protocol following Saturday's game against Collingwood Jack Bowes joined 3AW on Sunday morning to chat through the big win over Collingwood at the MCG Following his sensational outing against the Magpies Patrick Dangerfield joined ABC Sport to talk through the incredible win on Saturday night Chris Scott praised the performance of Geelong's captain on Saturday night helping to steer the Cats to a 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K rock Football after playing the first half of the match simulation against Hawthorn Credit: Ian Munro/The West AustralianA primary school canteen in WA has refused to serve one student for more than a year because of a bizarre quarrel with his mother that even high-level Education Department bureaucrats can’t resolve slapped the ban on 11-year-old Jaxon Durer-Sparks in August last year after his mother inflammatory email accusing them of forgetting his lunch order and leaving him hungry Principal Mike Wills hauled her over the coals for the tone and content of her email which suggested staff were incompetent and stupid Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Ms Durer has since acknowledged her email was out of line and that her first attempt at a written apology — the single word “sorry” — was inappropriate She claimed she had made repeated attempts to resolve the issue with the school’s Parents and Citizens group School bullies may end up earning more in middle-ageEducation2 Min Read27 Mar 2024Ms Durer said her child was feeling ostracised because he could not order a toastie for lunch like every other kid She claimed that when Jaxon’s friend tried ordering his favourite meal of butter chicken on his behalf his mum was told he would also be banned if he did it again Ms Durer said she felt as though her son was the one being punished “We teach our children that if your words or actions hurt people ask for forgiveness and move on,” she said Education Department bureaucrats from the North Metropolitan Regional Office who tried to negotiate on Ms Durer’s behalf told her the P&C would reconsider its stance if she offered a written apology But they also noted the P&C was an incorporated body in its own right and not governed by the department Ms Durer tried another written apology which stated Jaxon was being “unfairly treated and isolated” because of a misunderstanding that had escalated let me apologise unreservedly for any issues that have come out of my emailing the ladies of the canteen,” she wrote Natalie Durer and her son Jaxon Durer-Sparks Credit: Ian Munro/The West AustralianOn Wednesday Ms Durer received a letter from the Hocking P&C executive confirming the canteen ban would remain we have an obligation to our canteen staff to abide by the WHS regulations in providing a safe physical and online working environment,” it said “We also follow the Hocking Primary School behaviour management plan and code of conduct whilst on school grounds.” The letter said the email Ms Durer sent last year with comments such as “Can you actually read?” “You clearly have no ability to do this job” “I am furious with the utter incompetence you continue to display you need to get a new career as you are way too stupid and lacking in social skills to continue to do this one” “If I could report you to DCP for child abuse I would,” did not align with those policies “To protect our staff from further abuse and allegations we have directed canteen staff to no longer fulfil orders from your family or other parties on your behalf.” North Metropolitan Region director Cheryl Townsend confirmed the department was aware of a decision made by the school’s P&C group involving a student “We have been working with the parent group to try and reach a resolution that is in the best interests of the child,” she said “While inappropriate behaviour toward volunteers and paid canteen workers is never appropriate schools manage these situations to ensure positive relationships within school communities are maintained as this is essential to the efficient running of schools “We will continue to mediate between the P&C and the parent and work towards a positive resolution.” Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T This is probably not 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Monday to Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) stating he would be going to jail for something he didn't do if he were found guilty of the eight offences he was charged with strict bail however noted the prosecution case against him was strong Police will allege Zarb and an unknown co-accused donned face coverings and hoodies when they exited a vehicle outside a unit complex on 255-257 Princes Highway in Dapto on July 24 - with all nine apartments locked and secured before workers left that evening Tendered court documents state Zarb gained entry into the first unit via a side door a moved throughout it collecting power tools and cords from computers It's alleged the two men found keys that let them into unit nine which was being used as the building site's office with more tools and computers taken before they drove away The site manager reported the incident to police when they arrived the next morning with a forensic examination allegedly revealing Zarb's DNA at the scene It's further alleged Zarb went on to hock the tools from the site at the Cash Savvy Pawn Shop in Warrawong on three separate occasions in July and August He allegedly signed documents pledging he was the owner of the tools Zarb denied the break-in allegations to police when he was arrested on October 7 but said he was in possession of the items prior to pawning them He was charged with two counts of aggravated break and enter in company and three counts each of making a false statement and being in custody of suspected stolen goods Defence lawyer David Ryan said details about the DNA evidence were scant in the police fact sheet with Zarb having a need to be at liberty as he is the full-time carer of his parents stating Zarb completed parole in 2023 for similar offending and that he was currently on bail for traffic offences Magistrate Claire Girotto said Zarb's criminal recorded suggested he had a drug issue She opted to grant bail under the conditions including he not leave home unless in the company of a family friend and abide by a curfew "You're facing very serious charges," the magistrate told Zarb before adjourning the matter to October 23 Get the latest property and development news here Find out what's happening in local business If you believe that this is a technical error, please contact us and tell us the location of this page Geelong’s last rebuild was at its moment of reckoning when two young stars found trouble STEVE JOHNSON relives a monumental blast he copped from Steve Hocking and reveals a curious open secret of the Cats’ enduring success Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later. Garry Hocking will step down as coach of Leopold at season’s end But the man known as ‘Buddha’ isn’t looking beyond the next seven weeks as he opens up on his impending departure To say the rise of Goulburn Valley netball talent Mackenzie O’Dwyer has been anything less than meteoric would be selling her galactically short. The Barooga-raised midcourt starlet has trained at the Australian Institute of Sport, represented Victoria in national tournaments and has now earned herself a spot on the Melbourne Mavericks Reserves squad. She won’t be the only local suiting up in Mavericks blue either. Ex-Rochester shooter Teal Hocking was named in the Mavericks’ inaugural squad to be headed up by ex-Shepparton mentor and current Nathalia and Bendigo Strikers coach Tracey Brereton. “This squad is filled with talent and I am excited to see how we develop and grow, not only as a team, but also as individual players,” Brereton said. “This competition will allow these girls to compete and prepare for SSN level, especially for our young stars who haven’t played in the Super Netball Reserves before.” One young star who’s out to make a splash is O’Dwyer. Brereton, O’Dwyer’s coach and mentor at the Strikers, said it’s another step in the gifted talent’s netballing career. “She’s the sort of kid who is very coachable and just wants to take on everything she can to make herself better,” Brereton said. “And she has the qualities of an elite athlete, in the way she looks after her body.” Brereton, who hails from Numurkah, said O’Dwyer would be right in the mix to be selected each weekend. “It’s great to see a young country athlete making their way and showing girls out there that it doesn’t matter where you live. As long as you’ve got support around, you can do anything,” she said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to expose them to that next level and what it looks like and to rub shoulders with the Mavs coaches ... and all the players and training partners.” As inaugural coach for the Mavericks Reserves this year, Brereton said she was excited by the potential she saw in the squad. “I think we’ve got a really good mix with the training partners and the youth mixed in,” she said. While it was too early to tell where exactly O’Dwyer will fit into the squad, Brereton said selectors would be on the lookout for the next Maverick. “She’s right in the mix there to be selected each weekend. I think she’s a great young talent.” Meanwhile, Hocking’s meteoric rise up the national netball pyramid continues with her selection in the Mavericks Reserves. She switched allegiance from Rochester to Kangaroo Flat in the off-season, but will fly her hometown’s flag high when donning Melbourne Mavericks colours in 2025. Former Shepparton United defender Zoe Davies was also named as part of the Mavericks Reserves’ inaugural 12-player squad. The side will host its first game at Waverley Netball Centre on May 3, taking on the Firebirds Futures. there are plenty of exciting ways to discover this scenic corner of Ohio In the foothills of the ancient Appalachians lies a region of sprawling wilds: Ohio’s Hocking Hills. The area spans 10,000 acres of forests, deep caves, waterfalls and parks, including the expansive Hocking Hills State Park adventure lovers and nature seekers are drawn to this Midwestern region — perfect for wildflower treks come springtime riotously colourful foliage come autumn and idyllic here are seven action-packed ways to make the most of Ohio's Hocking Hills fully accessible trail winds through the hemlock forest where a towering waterfall spills over the sandstone overhang — and onto any visitors standing behind the cascade Those keen to explore the mysterious side of Hocking Hills should embark on the 5.9-mile loop trail from Cedar Falls through Old Man’s Cave to Whispering Cave with faint voices heard in the empty cavities famous for its massive sandstone arch; Cedar Falls which culminates in a 50ft-high waterfall; Cantwell Cliffs a tunnel-like corridor and old criminal hide-out For thrill-seekers, outfitters such as High Rock Adventures offer rock climbing and abseiling experiences that get visitors hands-on with Hocking Hills’ rugged side Groups can climb the Hills’ signature Black Hand sandstone cliff and take on descends ranging from 35ft to 70ft plus and climbing tours can be geared towards both beginners and more experienced climbers tours often take place on private property allowing travellers into the region’s more inaccessible locations Lake Logan is the place to go with a rod and reel — visitors should just make sure they have a fishing pass take to the water on a torchlit tour to catch glimpses of wild deer and heron Visitors can hire kayaks from local adventure companies to immerse themselves in the tranquillity of Hocking Hills' serene river waters.Photograph by Explore Hocking Hills5 Embark on a guided nature tourTo help visitors explore the ancient landscapes of the Hocking Hills More than 430 bird species have been officially recorded here by the state of Ohio with 180 of them breeding in the region every year Avid birdwatchers should keep a pair of binoculars close by should the chance arise to see some rarely spotted species or larger predators like bald eagles and hawks Hocking Hills Canopy Tours has 31 zip-lines and offers six different tours that whiz over the verdant terrain offering canopy-level views of the lush forests Options range from family-friendly excursions to lines stretching more than 1,300ft across the Hocking River as well as nighttime tours under the stars Guided off-road Segway tours are also available taking adventurers along the scenic Hocking River through old-growth forests and caves 2024) – Bay FC today announced that the club has signed forward Penelope Hocking to a three-year contract extension The agreement keeps Hocking with the club through 2027 with options for 2028 and 2029 seasons.  Hocking joined Bay FC in August from the Chicago Red Stars before the close of the summer transfer window Hocking appeared in each of Bay FC’s final eight regular season matches (three starts) she recorded the assist on the game-winning goal – a 1-0 victory against Racing Louisville on Sept Hocking made her NWSL postseason debut during the campaign as well making a substitute appearance against the Washington Spirit on Nov registering the assist on Bay FC’s first playoff goal.  Hocking tallied four goals and one assist with the Chicago Red Stars in 13 regular season matches in 2024 The seventh overall pick by Chicago in the 2023 NWSL Draft Hocking appeared in 29 regular season matches (26 starts) for Chicago across the 2023 and 2024 seasons tallying seven goals and two assists.  Hocking played four seasons at USC and one at Penn State 61 goals and 33 assists for her college career became the Trojans all-time leading goal scorer in her final season and twice earned All-American honors Hocking tallied seven scores and 11 assists earning All-Big Ten and First Team All-North Region recognition.  Email Sign Up Tickets Schedule Community Supporters Sponsorships Shop Bay FC About Bay FC Roster Football Operations News PayPal Park MediA Information Contact Us Careers Privacy Policy Terms of Service NWSL Thanks for your message. 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Check out opportunities to get season and premium tickets, order merch, or enjoy free stickers and digital assets There were tears as Garry Hocking addressed the playing group for the last time as coach The Geelong great reflects on his two decades in coaching drawing on a fictional coach and what’s next honoring a request made by Hocking to be closer to home the Red Stars will receive a $350,000 transfer fee to be fulfilled over two years with $250,000 paid this season and $100,000 in 2025 making this one of the highest transfer fees in women’s soccer to date the Red Stars will receive 10% on any transfer fee Bay FC receives in a future transfer of Hocking “We would like to thank Penelope for all her hard work with the Red Stars over the last year and a half,” said Red Stars general manager The Red Stars drafted Hocking in 2023 with the seventh-overall pick in the National Women’s Soccer League draft from Penn State University Hocking played in 19 matches and started in 15 across all competitions including her debut in the team’s opening match of the 2023 season against San Diego Wave FC Hocking scored three goals and made one assist her rookie season including a goal against the Houston Dash that came 23 seconds after substituting into the match; making it the second fastest goal scored by a substitute in league history Hocking has played in 13 of the team’s 17 regular-season matches and started in two of the club’s Summer Cup matches Hocking scored four goals and made one assist for the Red Stars this season including three goals in three consecutive matches (May 5-19) Hocking scored the club’s lone goal at the Red Stars Takeover Wrigley Field Match against Bay FC whose father was a Major League Baseball player made history that night by becoming one part of the only father-daughter duo to score at Wrigley Field The Red Stars would like to thank Penelope for all her hard work and sacrifice in service of our club and fans these past two seasons We wish her nothing but the best as she continues her career closer to home You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream Geelong CEO Steve Hocking has been left “unsettled” by the amount of “bellyaching” going on in the AFL at the moment It comes after Jimmy Bartel asked him what he thinks the most pressing issue is in the competition “I can’t believe the amount of things that are being introduced that don’t need to be introduced,” Hocking said Press PLAY to hear the full interview (including what he wants the game to look like) You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results 72.69% of registered voters in Hocking County cast ballots in the 2024 general election Voters in the county supported Republican Donald Trump for president with 71.4% of the vote followed by Democrat Kamala Harris with 27.66% Hocking County voters preferred Republican Bernie Moreno with 64.49% of the vote followed by Democrat Sen A majority of Hocking County voters cast ballots against Issue 1 with 65.38% of the vote In the race for Hocking County Commissioner Republican Micheal Linton received 8,789 votes to win Republican Jason D’Onofrio received 8,612 votes to win his race for Hocking County Commissioner for the term starting January 2 Democrat Michael Schrader received 3,975 votes In the race for Hocking County Commissioner for the term starting January 3 Republican Andrew Davidson received 8,266 votes to win Republican Teresa Salizzoni received 8,734 votes to win Republican Blaine Davidson received 8,184 votes to win his race for Hocking County Treasurer Democrat Janie Harris received 4,309 votes Voters in Laurelville voted down a current expenses levy replacement of 1.4 mills for five years with a vote of 98-89 Voters in Laurelville also voted down a police levy replacement of seven mills for five years with a vote of 99-88 Voters in Benton Township voted down a fire levy renewal of one mill for five years with a vote of 201-179 Voters in Good Hope Township approved a fire levy renewal of one mill for five years with a vote of 455-253 Voters in Saltcreek Township approved a fire levy renewal of one mill for five years with a vote of 258-208 See more unofficial results from around the region here.