06 Dec 2017 Wangaratta Chronicle, Wangaratta VIC (General News) LOCAL sporting clubs will share in more than $30,000 in funding to secure new equipment provide instructor training and for uniforms announced by Jaclyn Symes (MLC, Northern Victoria) this week. Milawa Football Netball Club received $2500 to support another junior female netball team specifically targeting girls aged 10-15, increasing the number of junior teams to four. Wangaratta Magpies Cricket Club received $2500 to increase the number of girls playing cricket at the club and encourage girls to learn the sport. Whorouly Football and Netball Club received $1940.82 to form a junior girls football team, supporting girls to focus on skill development and enjoyment. We are supporting locals to get active and embrace a healthy lifestyle, no matter what age, gender or ability, Ms Symes said. This funding will help local clubs with new competitions, modified sports to encourage more competitors, social events, and purchasing new uniforms. Licensed by Copyright Agency. You may only copy or communicate this work with a licence.