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Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester with his mum Lois, as she casts her vote at the Sale Memorial Hall.

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CHESTER WINS GIPPSLAND Stefan Bradley

GIPPSLAND’S incumbent MP defied the national trend to increase his vote at this year’s Federal Election.

Darren Chester says he was “incredibly humbled” by the election result which delivered signifi ficant i swings to him across the region, despite the change in federal government.

“I just want to say a simple thank you to Gippslanders. I am incredibly humbled

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by the trust you have shown in me and my team to continue to represent you in Federal Parliament,” he said.

“It will take some time for the full result across the nation to be finalised, fii but it’s clear that there will be a change of government and I would like to congr gratulate r Prime Minister-elect An Anthony n Albanese.”

Mr Chester increased his first fii preference count by 1.32 per cent and his two-part rty t preferr rred r vote by a sizeable 4.49 per cent.

Those figu fiigures u are subject to change with about

80 per cent of the Gippsland vote counted by the Australian Electoral Commission as of 9am yesterday, but Mr Chester easily retained his seat, which he has represented for The Nationals since a by-election in 2008.

The seat of Gippsland features 114,568 eligi gible i voters.

The turnout was 79.60 per cent, with 2.98 per cent of people casting an informal vote.

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Big works happening during winter on Gippsland Rail Line

 Maffra Indoor Bowls Club will host a Soup and Sandwich luncheon prior to an afternoon of indoor bowls tomorrow, Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 11.30am.

Names on list in the clubhouse or phone 5147 1974 or Bev on 5147 1169.

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Meanwhile, the third and final stage of the Princes Highway East upgrade continues, with the foundations for the new rail bridge over the rail line in Kilmany going in this winter.

In order for crews to safely carry out these works, coaches will replace trains between Bairnsdale and Traralgon from the last week of June and into July.

The Princes Highway East upgrade is expected to be completed by late 2023.

 The Maffra Cancer Council volunteer unit is hosting the Biggest Morning Tea at the Maffra Bowls Club on Monday, May 30, 2022, at 10am. Entry cost $10.

Everyone is welcome, you support of this event will be greatly appreciated.

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COMMUTERS are being advised to plan ahead this winter, with major upgrades set to begin on the Gippsland Rail Line.

Upgrades between Pakenham and Traralgon will progress while coaches replace trains from July 27 to August 8 for level crossing removal works.

Works will include drainage improvements between the new and existing tracks at Bunyip and Longwarry, and trenching works to make way for level crossing upgrades.

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 The Rotary Club of Maffra now meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Duart Homestead. On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Andrew Bedggood, recipient of a recent Rotary Shine On trophy, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome to attend, but please let Duart know by today. The meeting will begin at 6pm for 6.30pm, and includes a meal at the cost of $30.

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Chester retains Gippsland From page 1 The division of Gippsland is one of the safest federal seats in the country, and Mr Chester on track to have increased his two-party-preferred result for The Nationals even further (currently +4.49 per cent), with the primary vote remaining at 55.32 per cent (+1.32).

Mr Chester’s two party preferred result was 71.16 per cent to Labor challenger Jannette Langley’s 28.84 per cent at 9am yesterday.

One Nation, which didn’t field a candidate at the 2019 election, garnered 9.16 per cent of the vote in 2022.

The Greens candidate Marjorie Thorpe increased the party’s vote by 2.03 per cent compared with 2019, while the Liberal Democrats achieved 3.80 per cent of the vote – despite the low-profile of candidate Jim McDonald.

United Australia almost completely matched their 2019 result, with 4.51 per cent of the vote.

Labor’s vote, meanwhile, has decreased by 4.36 per cent to 19.14 per cent of the vote, despite candidate Jannette Langley’s hope of increasing the party’s vote.

Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien said he expected Mr Chester would perform his duties well even with a Labor government.

“In the context of Canberra, (Mr Chester) has been able to hold his seat up high as a person of integrity and honesty. That’s reflected in the outcome,” Mr O’Brien said.

RESULTS AS OF 9AM YESTERDAY

Candidate Greg HANSFORD ONE NATION

Votes % of vote % swing 8,114 9.17 +9.17

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THE NATIONALS

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AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY

TWO-PARTY PREFERRED Darren CHESTER NATS: 71.16% Swing of +4.49% Jannette LANGLEY ALP: 28.84% Source: Australian Electoral Commission Tally Room

“Labor’s primary vote went backwards nationally, voters are disillusioned with the Labor Party. We need Labor to be genuine, that they will govern for all Australians, including regional Australians. We heard the same from the state Labor government.

Anthony Albanese needs to be genuine.”

Mr O’Brien said that the federal election result had similarities to the 2018 Victorian state election.

“In 2018, The Nationals didn’t lose any seats, but the Liberal Party went backwards, just like last night. The lesson is we need to continue to focus

on our electorates, and don’t get bogged down in ideological debates,” he said.

Ms Langley said she’d need to get together with her team to figure out what went wrong and what went right in Gippsland for the party.

“We did win the federal election, which was the main goal. I am feeling very good about it.

Australia is now in safe hands with an Albanese government,” Ms Langley said.

“For Gippsland, I didn’t have a high profile and had a limited budget, but I think it’s a stepping stone for three years from now. We have to look at it as a long-term thing to get Darren Chester’s numbers down further.”

With no major appearances by Scott Morrison, Barnaby Joyce or Anthony Albanese in the safe seat of Gippsland during the campaign, Ms Langley said she’d hope that more federal politicians visit in the future.

“Hopefully, that would help improve our standing in the future, but we will have to discuss that when the dust settles.”

Ms Langley said that climate change and jobs were the main issues that came up when she spoke to people, and that it was too early to determine whether she would run again.

“Ask me in 12 months’ time and I’ll probably have an answer for you. It’s up to the party as well, but I have thought about it,” she said.

“Thanks to the people of Gippsland, who supported me.”

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Stefan Bradley POLLING day saw foot traffic down as early voting numbers spiked this election season, but the Aussie tradition of a snag after voting lives on.

Cold morning weather in Sale led some to wait until the afternoon to line up to vote.

Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien handed out how-to-vote cards for his Nationals colleague Darren Chester at Araluen Primary School.

“It was surprisingly busy after 11am, even with the high pre-poll numbers. There were lines right out to the netball court,” Mr O’Brien said.

“We soon saw perfect weather. Everyone was in good spirits, and voters were out to do their democratic duties.”

Asked what voters were telling him, Mr O’Brien said that most did not wish to discuss policy with volunteers at the booth.

“You hand out how-to-vote cards to voters, but they don’t tell you anything. They say thanks or no thanks. Even if they do engage, it’s not to engage in a policy discussion.”

Sale & District Specialist School became a polling booth for the very first time, representing a prime opportunity to raise money with a sausage sizzle.

Sale & District Specialist School principal Jamie Gay said the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) contacted them earlier this year to see if they wanted to be a polling booth.

“We said we’d love to do it and showed them through the facilities. The AEC decided it met their needs so we chose to run a sausage sizzle today to raise the profile of the school,” Mr Gay said.

“It’s always hard to find volunteers for any school, but thankfully we have a handful of happy people to help today.”

Jane Nash, part of the Parents and Carers Group, said it was a great opportunity to showcase the school to the community, while also supporting the school.

“I believe pre-polling was quite popular, so that

Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien (right) at Araluen Primary School with Labor volunteer Mike Smith and Greens volunteer Josef Sestokas.

Jane Nash (left) and Casey Moon serving up democracy sausages to help fundraise for the Sale & District Specialist School on election day.

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Voters line-up ahead of going to the ballot box at Sale Memorial Hall just after 8am on Saturday.

Sausages cooked by volunteers from the Sale & District Specialist School.

might be why we’re seeing fewer people coming through, but it also may be because we’re a new venue for voting,” Mrs Nash said.

“When we came up at 9am, apparently only 50 people had come through the door.”

Mrs Nash said the proceeds from the snags and drinks will fund investments for the children.

“It helps us target a wishlist of things our students need. The barbecue trailer we are using was borrowed from Sale Catholic College. We’d

like to buy our own so we can do more fundraising elsewhere.”

Mr Gay said he wanted to get a hydrotherapy spa into the school for the kids that need it.

“We have to do some refurbishment and renovations to make it fit properly, so it’s probably going to be expensive.”

The AEC reported that more than 50 per cent of eligible voters chose to vote early this election.

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On Friday, Wellington Police greeted the students from Guthridge Primary School as they walked to school as part of National Road Safety Week.

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Fatal crash in Heyfield

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MAJOR Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a single vehicle fatal crash in Heyfield Saturday evening.

Investigators have been told the driver of a vehicle travelling on the Heyfield-Dawson Road crashed into a tree just after 9pm.

The driver, a 19-year-old Coongulla man, sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to hospital.

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ON Tuesday, May 10, at around 12.00pm, a parked vehicle near the corner of James Street and Nicol Street, Yarram, was found to be damaged while the owner was away.

A 54-year-old Yarram woman has been arrested in relation to this incident and is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed this incident, or who may have dash cam footage, is urged to contact the Yarram Police Station on 5182 5033.

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POLICE are seeking any additional witnesses or CCTV/Dash-Cam for an assault that occurred on Friday, April 22 at approximately 10.40pm near the intersection of York and MacArthur St, Sale.

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The assault was unprovoked and resulted in the victim being transported to Hospital for treatment.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Constable Box at the Sale Police Station on 5142 2200 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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LAST week was National Road Safety Week and Friday, May 20 was National Walk to School Day. This is to encourage Primary School students to walk to school, because active kids are smarter kids.

On Friday, Wellington Police greeted the students from Guthridge Primary School as they walked to school (pictured).

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Native timber industry ignored “...The native forest industry and threatened species have coexisted for over a hundred years and current numbers and sightings do not justify destroying a legitimate industry and the futures of hard-working timber families.”

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Mr Blackwood pointed out that the independent report on the modernised RFA agreements was published in December 2019 – one month after the Andrews government announced the unilateral closure of the industry.

The modernised RFAs were signed by the state and federal governments in March 2020.

One timber industry source said the federal government was forced to sign because otherwise, the native forest industry would not have had the protection that the RFAs give it under the EPBC Act (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999).

The state government maintains that the modernised RFAs support the closure of the native forest industry, but the previous federal government strongly argues for the retention of the Victorian native forest industry.

Mr Blackwood said the federal government, Liberal or Labor, must use the RFAs to bring Victoria and Western Australia back into line with their obligations under their respective RFAs and give this sustainable industry a secure future.

“Both State Labor governments have acted totally irresponsibly by ignoring the impact of their decisions on the economy of regional towns, the domestic supply of hardwood timber to the construction industry and the devastation imposed on the environment of other countries who will increase harvesting to meet international demand with no intention of replanting,” he said.

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THE state government deceived the inquiry to modernise the Regional Forest Agreements and ignored its obligations to the native timber industry under the RFAs, according to the State Opposition spokesman on forestry, Gary Blackwood.

Mr Blackwood, the Member for Narracan, said the government decided to close the native forest industry in early 2018 before the RFA process even began in early 2019.

“Their decision has no scientific basis and was made purely on political grounds as the timing of the decision uncovered by Wellington Shire’s Freedom of Information request clearly indicates,” he said.

“The decision taken prior to the 2018 election was deliberately made at that time to appease the Greens Party and activists and lock in their preferences before the 2018 election.”

The government’s decision to “exit” the native forest industry by 2030 was revealed in The Weekly Times last month.

The Weekly Times reported that Wellington Shire, after more than two years of requests and appeals, showed that the Premier opted for the 2030 phase-out in a two-page briefing paper that he signed on April 9, 2018, titled Native Forestry Industry Transition Approach.

The state government replied to The Weekly Times that the March 2028 brief did not recommend the adoption of a policy by the state government.

The forest plan to transition the industry to plantations was announced on November 6, 2019.

Mr Blackwood said the closure decision was clearly made before the RFA process began in early

2019. Subsequently, the Andrews government also paid no regard to their obligations under the RFA. “The Andrews government continues to lie when it claims the RFA supports the closure of the native forest industry,” he said.

The modernised RFA documents clearly stated that the purpose and objectives of the RFA remain unchanged – to balance environmental, economic and social uses and values of key forest regions.

“The major intent of the RFA is to maintain an ongoing commitment to enhance timber industry employment and development,” Mr Blackwood said.

RFAs included three core elements.

Along with ecologically sustainable forest management and an extensive conservation reserve system, a core aim of the RFAs was a commitment to enhance timber industry employment and development.

This included 20 years’ certainty of access to forest resources, an emphasis on downstream processing, support for innovative and internationally competitive forest products that are economically sustainable and provide social and economic benefits.

Mr Blackwood said there was no specific recommendation in the updated RFAs to close the Victorian native forest industry.

Even the RFA scientific advisory panel, which included anti-forest academic David Lindenmayer, only acknowledged uncertainties about future wood supply due to climate change and fire. This precluded commitments to fixed long-term wood availability.

“The Andrews government have no scientific basis for closing the industry. The native forest industry and threatened species have coexisted for

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Community enjoys House’s event Stefan Bradley

SALE Neighbourhood House on Friday, May 13 evening hosted a ‘Pay What You Want’ event, where members of the community could enjoy food and live music with no set prices.

With the price of food going up, the pop-up restaurant at the Bond Street Event Centre in Sale, in collaboration with Seed Lakeside Community Garden, allowed locals to enjoy a hot meal prepared with locally grown produce.

Dine-in and takeaway was available, with a money box and bank transfer allowing participants to pay what they want/feel/can for the meal.

Those dining in had the opportunity to listen to pleasant music performed by musician Sue Kewming.

Sale Neighbourhood House manager Kaitlan Hill said the evening was the first

of what they hope will be seasonal events.

“This event is about supporting local produce and a ‘Pay as you Can’ motto. It’s to support the community, connecting together and sharing local resources,” Ms Hill said.

“As we’re a not-for-profit community organisation, we offer low cost or no cost programs and initiatives to the community that facilitates social connection and community learning. We have some health promotion events coming up and many more things happening.”

Ms Hill said their operations have “absolutely” been affected by the rising costs of living.

“It’s prominent among community members who seek our support. There’s a lot of people needing help since the pandemic began.”

To learn more, call 5144 5747 or go to saleneighbourhoodhouse.org.au

The crowd enjoys food at the Pay What You Want event.

Volunteers Sophie Tatterson, Lily Tatterson and Sale Neighbourhood House manager Kaitlan Hill.

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Bond Street Event Centre hosted the evening.

Musician Sue Kewming kept the guests entertained.

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Simon blazes an art trail Stefan Bradley

LOCH Sport mural artist Simon White has been busy travelling the country, leaving trails of art wherever he goes.

In the spirit of supporting local, Mr White has painted murals for the local community to enjoy, such as the six that can be spotted around the Loch Sport foreshore.

The Gippsland Times met up with Mr White near the FoodWorks on Lake Street in Loch Sport as he pointed out the six murals.

“This is a series for the Loch Sport art trails,” Mr White said as he pointed to the kangaroo mural.

“We got lorikeets there, koalas down there, a couple of different eagles and a tribute to the Gunaikurnai clan.”

Painting murals is not a new thing for Mr White, who started painting them in the late 80s.

“I did a couple of murals in Melbourne and Cairns, but there wasn’t a big call for them back then,” he said.

“But since the Silo Art Trails came along, the appreciation for this sort of street art has gone through the roof, so I’ve been doing this full-time for about eight years now.

“I think people like the grand size of these murals and the imagery of the town they reflect.

“They can also be challenging to paint as they are outdoors.”

Mr White says he paints his murals to have a story behind them so people can relate to them.

“I’m a storyteller, not just a plain painter,” he said.

“I do want the imagery to stand out, be attractive and invite people in, but I’m not just reproducing a picture.

“When I get a brief from a client I make sure I incorporate the story into the mural.”

Mr White’s murals can be seen in Maffra, Briagolong, Yarram, Traralgon, Melbourne, Warragul and many other places in Victoria and around the country.

“One of the most rewarding murals I’ve done was the Olivia Grace Stevens mural in Heyfield,” he said.

The eye-catching murals have drawn attention from visitors passing through Loch Sport.

“People are stumbling across colour and paintings in areas where they wouldn’t expect to see them,” Mr White said.

“We get to celebrate the local flora and fauna.

It also creates a nice walkway in this area and enhances the already amazing view.

“It’s created a lot of publicity for Loch Sport.”

Above: Lorikeet mural - one of six by Simon White around the Loch Sport foreshore.

Left: Olivia Grace Stevens mural in Heyfield, by Simon White.

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History repeats for Tinamba Hotel Jaci Hicken THE Victorian hotel industry’s night of nights took place on Monday, May 16, with a diverse range of venues and hospitality heavyweights recognised for their achievements.

Wellington Shire was represented across 10 of the 40 categories.

The Tinamba Hotel took out the “Australian Hotels Association Victoria Best Regional Pub Restaurant” for the second consecutive year, following on from winning the National Best Regional Pub Restaurant in 2021.

Owner Simon Johnson and his team were delighted with their success.

“We have only been the owners for two years and this is the second year we’ve taken out the best regional pub restaurant in Victoria,” he said.

“Like the Wellington Shire says ‘middle of everywhere’, Tinamba really is the middle of everywhere.

“We love that not only is the Tinamba Hotel one of the best places to eat in Gippsland, but we now have been recognised as one of the best places to eat in the state.

“The team is looking forward to the nationals in Sydney in November, where we hope to take out back-to-back national titles.”

The Tinamba Hotel was not the only venue in the region to be recognised.

Three other Wellington Shire venues were finalists, with the Dargo Hotel recognised in eight categories, including “Parma of the Year” and “Heart of the Community.”

Dargo Hotel bar manager Ben Gibbs thinks the pub has the best chicken parma.

“It’s a bloody great size; you need to be hungry as it’s a big feed, but we do a half-serve too,” he said.

“We are a meeting spot for our small country town, with our crazy wheel raising funds for the bush nursing centre, neighbourhood house and Landcare ... it’s one of the reasons we were a finalist in the heart of the community category.”

Highlighting the other great dining options in the area, the Criterion Hotel, Sale was a finalist in Best Regional Pub Restaurant, along with Best Hotel Pub Style Accommodation.

The Star Hotel Sale, was a finalist in the “Best Gaming Venue with 50 machines or less,” losing out to the Grand Junction Hotel in Traralgon.

Above: Tinamba Hotel took home the Best Pub restaurant award for the second year in a row.

Left: The Australian Hotel Association Victoria’s night of nights was held on Monday, May 16.

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Dennis Proud, secretary Michael Coggan, president Tim Dwyer, food & wine co-ordinator Connie Dwyer, Cheryl Dowling and treasurer Jasmine Munro of the Maffra Show committee underneath their new DomeShelter.

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New Maffra Show pavilion is continuing to take shape CONSTRUCTION is well underway for the new DomeShelter pavilion at the Maffra Recreation Reserve.

Located at the northern end of the Reserve, the structure has being built with grant money secured by the committee for the Maffra Agricultural Show.

Committee secretary Michael Coggan said it was great to have a sheltered exhibition space for the Show.

“We put in our application in December 2019, and

we finally got notification that it was successful in about June 2020,” Mr Coggan said.

“We just had a few compliance issues and things, so we eventually got our building permit earlier this year.” $250,000 was secured for the pavilion’s construction as part of a Regional Agricultural Show Development grant from the federal government.

“The Dome itself… comes from Northam in Western Australia, but all the rest of the work is being done locally – 75 per cent of the grant money is being spent locally on local businesses.”

Mr Coggan said.

Most of that money has already been spent, with

Council’s community grants

“This year, for the Mediterranean theme, we have locals cooking traditional family menus that people can get the recipes (for) and take home,” Ms Dwyer said.

The food and wine court will also feature Mediterranean music, and a pizza-making competition between the local schools.

Additionally, visitors can expect all the usual fanfare of the event, including animal displays, the carnival, Smash Up Derby, Maffra Mile and fireworks display.

The 2022 Maffra Agricultural Show officially begins on Friday, October 21.

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WELLINGTON Shire Council last week approved more than $110,000 in funding to local community groups for events, projects and facilities, through its Community Assistance Grants program.

The funding will go to 24 community projects across Wellington Shire.

Wellington Shire Mayor Ian Bye said the grants were awarded to projects that benefited the community.

“Council allocates these grants to help groups organise projects that get a diverse range of people working together on something that can be enjoyed by the entire community,” Cr Bye said.

“This might include events that showcase a particular cultural aspect of our region, or minor works and maintenance to a community-owned building, or a project that addresses a need within Wellington Shire.

“There are some fantastic initiatives that applied for grants in this round and we are pleased to be able to support them.”

Community events were awarded a total of $19,160, with funds going towards the New Year’s Eve fireworks display and twilight market in Port Albert, the Yarram Eisteddfod, a youth art class and mural project by artist Heesco in Yarram, and a Hero Round Table event at Yarram.

Almost $45,000 in funding will go towards community projects organised by A Better Life for Foster Kids, 409 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets RAAF Base East Sale, Maffra Golf Club, Yarram Genealogy Group, Sale Tennis Club, Port Albert Water Sports and Safety Centre committee, Wurruk Community House, Workforce Plus, Denison Recreation Reserve and Port Albert Maritime Museum.

In the community facilities category, Council allocated $46,310 to Nambrok Hall and Recreation Reserve, Gormandale Football and Netball Club, Sale Pistol Club, Port Albert Water Sports and

the remainder set to go towards drainage and the paving of access paths.

The committee plans to utilise the space for its food and wine court at this year’s show, as co-ordinator Connie Dwyer explained.

“We have about 150 patrons during the busy period for lunch, and if it rains, or it’s windy, there’s nowhere for them to sit,” Ms Dwyer said.

“This (pavilion) guarantees that we can hold the food and wine court to the full extent without disruption.”

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Right: School captain Mia Mackintosh, 2020 school captain Ellen O’Brien, the Bishop of Gippsland, the Right Reverend Richard Treloar and school captain Rory McLeod.

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Grammar celebrates IDAHOBIT Day GIPPSLAND Grammar’s students celebrated IDAHOBIT Day with a rainbow of colour, cupcakes and inclusivity across its senior Garnsey Campus last week.

IDAHOBIT Day is the ‘International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia’ (IDAHOBIT) which falls on May 17 each year to mark that day in 1990 when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases.

The day has since evolved into an annual celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and is also an annual occasion when Gippsland Grammar can publicly reaffirm its commitment to provide a welcoming, safe and respectful teaching and learning experience for all.

At Gippsland Grammar on Monday, May 16, School Captains Mia Mackintosh and Rory McLeod were joined by a previous school Captain Ellen O’Brien and the Bishop of Gippsland to speak with students from Years 7-12 about the importance of inclusivity.

The Bishop of Gippsland, the Right Reverend Dr Richard Treloar commended Gippsland Grammar for recognising IDAHOBIT Day and noted it was a school where there was no place for discrimination of any kind towards members of the community who are same-sex attracted or who identify with a gender other than their birth gender.

Bishop Treloar also referenced recent media coverage of Anglican schools in Sydney, where new

Year 9 students Aralai Eldred and Kiri Higgins.

Principals and Board members are being required to sign up to a statement of belief which includes a commitment to more traditional views of marriage, and he assured the student body and staff present

that this will never happen in Anglican schools in Gippsland.

Gippsland Grammar’s school captains also took the stage and spoke about why days such as

IDAHOBIT were important for the students to understand and embrace.

“As a year level we understand the importance of us setting the standard of homophobia not being tolerated at our school,” Rory McLeod said.

“We hope this sets a clear expectation of behaviour and that (we all) carefully consider how our language can affect others.”

Referring to the ‘ALLY’ badges that many staff and students chose to wear as a show of support, Rory’s fellow school captain Mia Mackintosh agreed.

“These badges have meaning,” she said.

“And they act as an indication of our support to the community. Perhaps they will start a conversation among people around you about your own behaviours and you might consider standing up to discrimination you hear.

“We know it’s not easy, but having a friend call out another friend will be a real wake up call for them. This is something we should all work on and understand the importance of. We all deserve to feel safe at school and this is a step towards that.”

Rory and Mia then introduced the school’s 2020 school captain Ellen O’Brien who returned to the campus to speak about her own experiences being a member of the LGBTQTI+ community.

On Tuesday, the Campus was a rainbow of colour as the Year 12 students held a cupcake sale with all proceeds donated towards programs that support LGBTQIA+ youth in Australia.

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Andrew’s top accolade

ANDREW Bedggood received the most prestigious award at the recent Victorian Rotary Shine On Presentation Night.

Mr Bedggood, his wife Lol and members of the Rotary Club of Maffra were in Melbourne for the night of nights.

Shine On recognises outstanding community service by people with disabilities, who, by their actions, serve as ‘Shining Examples’ in their community.

Nominees from all over Victoria receive a Certificate of Commendation and one is chosen to receive a Higher Recognition Trophy.

Following his nomination for an award by the Rotary Club of Maffra, Mr Bedggood was awarded the Shine On Recognition Trophy 2021 for Community Service.

Mr Bedggood told the Gippsland Times he was “gobsmacked” to receive the award.

“I thought everyone who went up was better than me. I suppose I underestimated myself. It was a bit of a shock,” Mr Bedggood said.

“It was quite an honour to be in a room with all those people.”

As a result of a car accident in 1983, Mr Bedggood suffered severe head injuries, a crushed left leg and an amputated right leg.

In spite of this he continued to achieve a high level of expertise in a range of sporting activities as well as engaging in motivational public speaking.

He ran with the 2000 Olympic torch, and has participated in scuba diving, archery, basketball, cycling and kayaking among others.

Mr Bedggood founded the Sale to Sea Disability Kayak Challenge, inspiring able and disabled people alike to challenge themselves, conquer fears and push boundaries, while paddling from Sale to Lakes Entrance.

The program also supported those in the local

community who were affected by permanent or long-term disability as the funds raised went to assist many with the basics to make their lives easier.

Mr Bedggood continues to work as an advocate for people with disabilities, assisting them to return to work after an injury as well as being able to empathise with them from his own experiences.

“This award I received shows that despite having a disability, you can still get out and live a normal life,” he said.

“Four years ago I was swimming with great white sharks in Port Lincoln in South Australia. It’s important to encourage people with disabilities to go out and live their life and participate in sporting activities.”

Mr Bedggood has been a past Wellington Shire Citizen of the Year and recipient of the Pride of Australia Award for Courage.

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THE pre-show nerves are beginning to setin for the students of Gippsland Grammar, whose production of Chicago: The High School Musical is debuting this week.

Taking place during the “roaring Twenties”, the show sees chorine Roxie Hart murder a faithless lover and convince her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap... until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie.

Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess”, Velma Kelly vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the American Dream: fame, fortune, and acquittal.

Approximately 60 students from the school’s Garnsey Campus are involved in Chicago as part of the cast, crew, and orchestra that accompanies the show.

The students have been rehearsing since the beginning of the school year, and will be assisted in backstage roles by staff and old scholars.

Attendees are being told to keep their eye out for Pippa Young, playing the coveted lead role of Velma Kelly fresh after her supporting performance in Sale Theatre Company’s Heathers: The Musical.

Chicago: The High School Musical will be opening at the Garnsey Theatre on McGhee St, Sale on Thursday, May 26 at 7pm.

This will be followed by another showing on Friday at 7pm, plus two more performances on Saturday, 2pm and 7pm at the same venue.

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words, and uses them as a jumping-off point to demonstrate some science.”

The production is of Mr Lampard’s own creation, and inspired by his frequent visits to schools with a previous science show.

“I would always try out these massive words that kids would start saying back,” he said.

“Then I thought, ‘Why not do a whole show devoted to these massive words?’ And everything just evolved from there.

“But really, it was the observation that kids love big words.”

The show aimed at children aged five to twelve, but has also been known to entertain grown-ups.

“The comment that we keep getting from parents is that they forget that their kids are there with them,” Mr Lampard said.

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“Adults are loving it just as much as the kids, and learning just as much as well!”

Additionally, because of the show’s heavy emphasis on audience interaction, the performers – Mr Lampard and Abby Hampton – never know what’s coming next.

“It’s always a surprise to us as to what order things come in (and) how the show plays out, which is genuinely a lot of fun for us as performers,” Mr Lampard said.

The Alphabet of Awesome Science will be playing at The Wedge tomorrow with two shows, beginning at 10am and 1pm respectively.

More information and tickets can be obtained by visiting thewedge.com.au or calling the box office on 5143 3200.

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YOUNGSTERS who are fans of science and lexicography won’t want to miss what’s happening at The Wedge tomorrow.

Professors Noel Edge and Lexi Con will be stopping by to present The Alphabet of Awesome Science, an energetic, fast-paced show that combines wordplay with fun experiments.

David Lampard, who plays Noel, said that audiences can expect to see massive words, massive explosions and all sorts of science.

“Essentially, the show is 26 words inspiring 26 experiments,” Mr Lampard said.

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MELBOURNE’S acclaimed cosmic country outfit, Lost Ragas (pictured) - whose frontman and singer/guitarist Matt Walker is also known as a solo artist and for his work with Tex Perkins and Broderick Smith - are taking their elixirs, remedies and cure-alls and fleeing the urban jungle.

The shows will be presented in unique venues, such as halls and theatres (not pubs and clubs), giving fans the opportunity to experience the band’s famous live show in more intimate, safer surroundings. They’ll be performing songs from their latest album, This Is Not A Dream, as well as selected aural medicines and liniments from their apothecary.

See the band on Saturday, May 28 at The Bundy Hall, Bundalaguah.

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Air purifiers double in Victorian schools THE state government more than doubling the number of air purifiers in schools to keep students and staff safer and slow the spread of coronavirus.

Education Minister James Merlino announced earlier this year announced the rollout of an additional 60,000 air purifiers – on top of the 51,000 already delivered before the beginning of Term 1, which will see a purifier in every single classroom, instead of just high-risk areas of schools.

After an open tender process, Samsung has been awarded the contract for the additional purifiers – matching the Samsung devices that have already been successfully

delivered and used in schools across the state.

schools whose enrolments increase or who commission extra classrooms throughout the second half of the year.

This winter allocation will provide enough purifiers to cover all classrooms and other highrisk spaces in all government and low-fee non-government schools by the beginning of winter – including general purpose classrooms and other specialist classrooms such as art and science rooms.

In 2021, the state government announced the largest investment in ventilation in schools in the nation – investing more than $190 million in initiatives to help keep schools COVIDSafe and protect the health of students, staff and school communities.

Mandatory third doses for staff and a strong campaign to get students vaccinated – including a third dose for students over 16

Of the 111,000 air purifiers, a few thousand purifiers will be kept in storage after winter begins to be distributed to

and the first and second doses for children aged 5-11 – is keeping schools safe and open, ensuring learning is as undisrupted as possible.

“Our students have returned to face-to-face learning in 2022 safely and successfully – and we’re supporting that to continue, with more purifiers for classrooms to complement our other vital COVIDSafe measures,” Mr Merlino said.

“This is the largest investment in school ventilation in the nation – no other state is taking such strong steps to protect students, staff and school communities.”

Cross-Country joy for Airly Primary

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DESPITE a definite chill in the air, Airly Primary School sizzled on the scoreboard and along with winning the Sale Rural Cluster’s annual Cross-Country event for the second year running, they also managed to get over 50 per cent of students in grades 3-6 through to the next round at Yarram.

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Against the stunning background of Lake Guthridge, Airly was pleased to join students from their local cluster: Bundy, Loch Sport, Cowwarr, Seaspray, Nambrok-Denison, Cobains and Wurruk.

Collaboration is important for the cluster and COVID made a definite dint in that so it was good to be back together.

Outstanding in her race, Adara Michie, finished so far in front of her peers that questions were raised about whether she had indeed run the entire track.

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Adara Michie starred for Airly Primary School at the Sale Rural Cluster’s annual Cross-Country event. more laps each day under the eye of their teachers including local Maffra Eagles star and definite coach, Mitch Bennett.

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Scan QR code to book tickets for the school open day

26th of May 9:00am 9:30am Welcome to Boisdale CS 9:30am 10:30am School Tours All current and p prospective families wellcome l

Prep Support and Prep programs operating A strong focus on Literacy & Numeracy Art, PE, LOTE (Indonesian) and Music specialist programs Instrumental music Excellent new buildings, spacious grounds and modern classrooms Student Kitchen Garden Program

OUR SCHOOL VALUES

Respect, Resilience and Teamwork

Show Respect Bounce Back Be a Mate Work as a Team Be Your Best Our school values underpin all of our actions and beliefs. They are an essential code through which we build a caring community atmosphere.

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We offer a family school atmosphere with:

Principal: Lionie Armitage

Newry Road, Boisdale Phone: 5145 4391 www.boisdalecs.vic.edu.au Find us on Facebook

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Gippsland Grammar principal to host second ‘Tour & Tea’ GIPPSLAND Grammar principal Leisa Harper is inviting families to join her for the second round of ‘Tour & Tea’ events following the recent event’s success.

(Year 7-12), Princes Highway and Tuesday, June 21 from 9am-10.30am at St Anne’s Junior Campus (Early Learning Centre to Year 6), Raymond St, Sale.

This is an opportunity for locals, who may not have meet Mrs Harper yet, to introduce yourself and get a glimpse of life at Gippsland Grammar.

The ‘Tour & Tea’ events offer an opportunity for interested families to tour the leading independent school before joining Mrs Harper for a cup of tea and a chat.

The Tour & Teas will be held at each of the school’s three campuses during Term 2, with more of the intimate or boutique type events to be scheduled later in the year.

At the senior Garnsey Campus the tours are the first time the public will be able to tour the school’s new Arts & Design Centre, which was only opened to students this Term.

Sale tours will be held Tuesday, June 14 from 9am-10.30am at the Garnsey Campus

Mrs Harper said the events would appeal to students and their parents looking at school options for 2023 and beyond.

“Every child deserves a great education,” Mrs Harper said.

“Gippsland Grammar values, and has delivered, quality education for nearly 100 years. I am proud to be the principal of this amazing school and I extend my personal invitation to each and every local with an interest in our school.”

More than 100 families recently attended the school’s three Open Days held on weekends, however these midweek events offer a more intimate opportunity to further explore the school’s facilities.

Foundation teacher Louise Sullivan has a passion for teaching and loves nothing more than to help her students thrive at Gippsland Grammar.

At each event, Mrs Harper will be joined by members of the school’s Leadership Team as well as student leaders who will join the interested families on the tours, ensuring the tours offer a unique first-hand perspective on student life.

Visitors are asked to RSVP to Gippsland

Foundation teacher Louise Sullivan has a passion for teaching and loves nothing more than to help her students thrive at Gippsland Grammar.

Grammar Enrolments Team via the school’s website: www.gippslandgrammar.vic.edu.au/ Gippsland Grammar students are among some of Victoria’s highest achieving students with the school’s 2021 cohort among some of Victoria’s highest achieving Year 12 students last year.

Gippsland Grammar is also the only boarding school east of Melbourne’s suburban fringe and is a home-away-fromhome for students from far East Gippsland, South Gippsland, Victoria’s High Country and the Latrobe Valley as well as for a cohort of international students.

GUTHRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL Dawson Street, Sale. Phone: 5144 3633

• Highly successful Foundation-Support Class for identified students needing an extra year of transition • Small Foundation classes designed to meet students’ needs in their first year of schooling • Defence Mentor to support Defence students and families • Positive, purposeful, play activities at recess and lunch; teaching students how to play • Before-school Breakfast Program available for all students everyday • Koori and English as Additional Language students’ learning needs support program • Specialist subjects: Physical Education, Music and Performing Arts, Visual Art, Auslan and Swimming

• Swimming program taught by Austswim qualified tutors in our own indoor heated swimming pool • Annual Grade 6 Production combining traditional stage show and new filming technologies • Choirs, concert band and instrumental music tuition for senior students • Huge state-of-the-art Fitness Centre and Basketball stadium • Outdoor ball courts, dedicated playgrounds for all ages and plenty of open space to play • Synthetic soccer field with four lane running track • Mental Health, Wellbeing and Engagement Team providing supports to students and their families

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Connections equal belonging at St AT St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School, student happiness and wellbeing is of paramount importance.

Camp early in Term 1, which is often one of the most unforgettable events of secondary school!

For new students, it all begins with the school’s extensive transition programs into primary and secondary school, which establish connections amongst their cohort and their peers and allow them to build confidence and readiness for making the most of their schooling.

Experiencing a variety of adventure and problem-solving activities while learning about Indigenous culture and sustainability, is a perfect opportunity to meet others within their year level and form lifelong connections.

Many students love this camp so much, that they can’t wait to be Peer Support Leaders themselves in the future!

In primary school, transition involves several steps including attending play afternoons and transition days before commencement.

Students entering St Paul’s at other year levels also benefit from the school’s welcoming and caring pastoral care program. Paired with several students in their year level, they are accompanied in early classes as they learn to navigate the school and get to know other students and their teachers. At Years 10 and 11, students also meet with their Head of School to consider subject selection and the Careers Counsellor to discuss each individual child’s aims for their future.

The Preps are paired with a buddy during transition and their relationships continue into Term 1, forming friendships, connections and memories that will last a lifetime.

As they proceed through to secondary school, St Paul’s students participate in our Year 7 Connection and Belonging Transition Program.

After attending a welcome interview with their families and the Head of school, teachers get to know families and uncover their child’s particular interests, aptitudes, and abilities.

Program as children begin to navigate the campus and meet their new friends and student leaders.

They then attend a Friendship Morning, which marks the start of the Peer Support

In an extended three-day orientation, students begin to understand the

Connecting and forging friends is St Paul’s Year 4 buddy Lani with Prep student Elena. expectations of secondary school, learn how to follow a timetable, have sessions with many of their teachers, learn about the laptop program and participate in a music session.

All Year 7 students attend a Peer Support

St Paul’s is now taking enrolments for 2024 and beyond. To learn more about the school and to arrange a personalised tour, please contact the school’s Enrolments Office via enrolments@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au or visit their website stpaulsags.vic.edu.au

BUNDALAGUAH PRIMARY SCHOOL Steeped in History Committed to the Future

Engaging students for 150 years (From 1872 to 2022)

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RESPECT, HONESTY, RESILIENCE, CO-OPERATION

“NOTHING WITHOUT JOY”

• SSP/Phonics Program, • Primary Maths Initiative, • Readers & writers workshops,

• Creative Arts, • Play based learning, • Technology, • Community Development,

• Active Schools, • Sporting Schools • Resilience Project, • SWPBS and Respectful Relationship School

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St Paul’s Year 7 students being supported by Peer Support Leaders during their Peer Support Camp.

Aussie selection TWO Gippsland Grammar rowers have been selected for the team that will represent Australia at the World Championships in Italy in July.

Year 12 students Lindsay Hamilton and Billy Osborne have been selected in the Under-19 Men’s Quad Scull alongside two students from St Joseph’s Nudgee College.

Maffra Primary School Nurtures a respectful community of diverse, empowered and resilient lifelong learners.

Open Day:

Meet our dedicated teachers and explore our school facilities.

They join more than 40 rowers from across Australia in the team that will compete in the World Championships in Varese, Italy from July 25-31.

Thursday May 26th 4pm-5pm

Gippsland Grammar’s Head of Rowing Nick Bartlett has also been selected as the coach for the Under-19 Men’s Quad Scull team.

*Alternative school tours available by appointment

• Emphasis on student learning, student engagement and student wellbeing • Two core teachers in Year 7 to support transition from primary school • Extensive wellbeing supports by qualified practitioners • Caring and supportive learning environment • Broad range of subject offerings and small classes at VCE

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• Extensive community partnerships and student pathways • Active student leadership program and opportunities for student voice and agency • Flourishing Arts program with access to a broad range of opportunities in music, visual and performing arts • High expectations for all

2023 Enrolments now open - Weekly school tours run Monday at 9:30am. Bookings essential via the office on 5147 1790.

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A positive learning community where all individuals are accepted, inspired and empowered to succeed.

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Cowwarr Primary’s story of success

STEFAN BRADLEY

MORE than two years after Cowwarr Primary School burnt down in a fire, the new building in its place for its 23 students has become a fantastic community success story.

“It was late January 2020 and the kids and staff came back to school for the first day. I remember saying to one of the staff members and I said, ‘school is going to be really good this year’,” Cowwarr Primary School principal Albie Fitt said.

“It was that night, very late at night that I got a call that the school was on fire due to an electric fault.”

Mr Fitt said he was in tears after the fire, and pondered whether this would be the end of Cowwarr Primary School.

“We did welfare checks for the staff and students, but the community wanted to know what they could do for us,” he said.

Thanks to the community coming together, the kids only missed three days of schooling.

They sat their classes in Heyfield for a couple of months and returned to Cowwarr in temporary buildings after that.

“During that time, we spoke to architects,

Left to right: Cowwarr Primary School students Ruby, 9, Chloe, 9 and Lachlan, 10.

Cowwarr Primary School principal Albie Fitt.

had input from parents, staff and students, and the new building came out of the ashes from there,” Mr Fitt said.

assemblies, concerts and recess. The walls and floors are coloured to match the school uniforms.

“The key was to get everybody back at the school site, because the trauma was (eased) by being back at that location,” he said.

Staff and students finally moved into their new school facilities in the middle of 2021, built at the same site where the old building was, which had been built in the 1960s.

Parents and grandparents of current students walk to school and see reminders of their old place of learning, but they’re pleased to see the upgrades.

“It was mentally more difficult during the period of time we were at Heyfield. People were driving to a different place away from their home.

Photo: Stefan Bradley

The new facilities were built to remind the community of the old building, and with improvements allowing better technology, insulation, and more space for school

Mr Fitt said it vitally important that the temporary buildings and the new facility were at the old location.

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“But once (the students) were back here, they thrived. We’ve had no problems with absentees and the educational outcomes have been good. It’s a fantastic reflection of

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Left to right: Cowwarr Primary School students Lexi, 6, Ethan, 7, Fezz, 8 and Tom, 8.

Mr Fitt said everyone got on board to help.

“We had every family here, we had community members moving furniture into the new building. It’s thanks to the passion of the people that got together - the parents, the teachers and the students - that the new school building is here and is a positive resource and icon for the town,” he said.

School student Ruby, 9, said she “really liked” the new building.

Cowwarr Primary School is giving back to the wider community with the return of the school’s Gumboot-a-thon on Friday, June 17 in partnership with Uniting Sale. At 10am, students and the wider community will walk around the block for two hours in their gumboots to raise money for the homeless.

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• Literacy and Numeracy core focus • A broad based curriculum covering all areas • Programs modified to meet the individual needs of each student • Specialist programs including LOTE (Spanish), Cooking, Music, Art and Physical Education • Educationally relevant excursions and incursions • Whole School approach to Wellbeing

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Briagolong Primary School 2 Church Street, Briagolong Phone: (03) 5145 5260 www.briagps.vic.edu.au

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Maffra Primary School’s STEAM journey MAFFRA Primary School were successful last year in securing 100 places in the limited free education program ‘The STEAM Journey’ generously supported by The Andrews Foundation.

The STEAM journey aims to increase participation in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths).

Using the power of STEAM-based inquiry, students joined education officers on Puffing Billy to examine and explore the past and present design and technology systems of the railway.

Grade 5/6 students and teachers travelled by bus on Friday, May 6, departing school at 7am for Belgrave Station.

They boarded the train and travelled on Puffing Billy to Lakeside Station before participating in several educational workshops to develop an understating of logistics, energy source, skills and systems used to power the train.

Students were inspired to continue exploring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the ARTS, Maths) learning back in the classroom using resources provided by Puffing Billy after their journey on the railway.

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It’s all happening at Bundy Primary School TOM PARRY

“It kind of fits nicely for me.”

GIVEN all the pomp and pageantry that generally surrounds school principals, meeting Sarah Whitwam feels like a breath of fresh air.

Sarah was appointed principal of “Bundy” just last year, having previously served as head of the senior unit at Maffra Secondary College.

As the doyenne of Bundalaguah Primary School, she has endeavoured to make herself accessible and approachable to the rural community, to the point where even pupils refer to her by first name –which she encourages.

Coming from an environment where she mostly taught adolescents, the transition to her new role was a tricky one, but also an experience that “reenergised” her.

“Coming to the primary school, was a bit of a joy, actually,” Sarah said.

“I guess it seems a bit informal, but it’s that sense of connection that I want to get with them,” Sarah explained.

“The kids were … just open to lots of positivity and open to opportunities to learn through play.

“I could suddenly come back and go, ‘Okay, this is a focus, and our focus is these kids having a positive experience of learning’ – finding moments where they can actually engage in a way that stimulates them.”

Sarah cites the positive workplace environment as another reason she enjoys working at Bundalaguah.

“I like the collegial support of a small team, where we can really throw it all on the table, tease out the ideas and build solutions together,” she said.

“That’s quite exciting.”

And there is yet more excitement to come.

This October, Bundalaguah Primary School

Sarah Whitwam with Bundy Primary students Amelie (Grade 6) and Sebastion (Grade 1). will be marking its 150th anniversary with a two-day commemorative event for pupils past and present, the preparations for which have already begun.

Sarah herself is spearheading those plans, with bold visions for an “oral library” featuring older alumni.

“Leading up to (the anniversary), the students are going to do a bit of work with some older people, coming into the classroom and talking about their experience,” Sarah said.

Her hope is to have said alumni “be available just for chats, rather than standing up and hearing the long history of everyone’s perspective.”

It’s a proposal Sarah likens to “borrowing a living book.”

Among the other proposals put forward are an afternoon tea, display of archival photographs, and the retrieval of a time capsule belonging to Myrtlebank Primary School, which merged with Bundalaguah in 1993.

In the immediate future though, Bundalaguah will be hosting an event planning session for the 150th anniversary, which families and ex-students are being invited to attend.

The session will take place on Thursday, June 9 at 2pm.

Principal Sarah Whitwam stands outside Bundalaguah Primary School.

Grade 1 students Sailor, Amalia and Madalyn look through a Bundalaguah photo album with Sarah Whitwam.

Photos: Tom Parry

Anybody wishing to participate in the session is encouraged to send an e-mail to bundalaguah.ps@education.vic.gov.au

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Bike Education program redeveloped More Victorian students will feel confident riding to school with the state government’s Bike Ed program redeveloped to reach more kids.

Aiming High, Show Respect, Be Curious, Be Honourable

MORE Victorian students will feel confident riding to school with the state government’s Bike Ed program redeveloped to reach more kids.

Travelling by bike or on foot supports increased physical activity which plays an important role in the ongoing health and wellbeing of the community.

The program, which supports kids to develop the skills they need to ride safely and independently on roads and paths, will now reach students from grade 1 to year 8.

Even a small shift in the number of people that have the skills and confidence to safely ride a bike will have significant benefits for congestion, health, and the environment.

The previous bike program was available to grade 5 and 6.

The Bike Ed School program is an in-school program that teaches students about safe riding behaviours, road rules and sharing the road.

The program is delivered by school staff, members of the school community or external cycling education organisations who have undertaken accredited training to deliver the program.

The expansion of the program is part of the state government’s commitment to increasing the number of people using active modes of transport such as cycling or walking right across the state.

Students are encouraged to consider safe ways to ride to school and promoting the importance of bicycle safety – including the importance of wearing a helmet and being aware of other users on roads and footpaths.

“We’re expanding our Bike Ed program to reach students grade one to year eight – ensuring more Victorian kids are educated about cycling safety,” Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll said.

“The Bike Ed program uses practical, on the bike lessons to ensure young riders have the skills to ride safely and olderstudents have the ability and confidence to ride independently.”

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tratford Primary School’s aim is to work with families so that our students leave our school with empathy, compassion, initiative, perseverance, and a strong sense of self-worth. We want them to be successful self-managers with a sense of justice and a willingness to give back to their community.

Our dedicated teachers and support staff develop individual learning plans and draw upon a wide range of teaching and learning programs. Our students have a sense of pride knowing that they have worked hard to achieve the highest personal results they can.

We want them to leave with memories of good times, good friends, and a readiness to take on the world.

Come and join us and work with us to help your child be the best that they can be.

For further information and to arrange a tour contact the Acting Principal; Helen Dwyer on 5145 6554 or stratford.ps@education.vic.gov.au

LONGFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL

RESPECT - RESPONSIBILITY - INTEGRITY - EXCELLENCE

Open Day Information Session Wednesday 25th May 2022 9:30am We pride ourselves on:

Enrol now for 2023

• Meaningful student leadership opportunities • Emphasis on improving individual student learning growth

• Literacy and numeracy success for every student • Creating a safe and caring environment

Contact us at: South Gippsland Highway Longford, Vic, 3851 Email: longford.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.longford-ps.vic.edu.au

Phone: 5149 7210

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Original features have been retained throughout and upon entering the home, you will fall in love with the wide entry hall, original floorboards, high ceilings, picture rails, feature cornice and timber accents throughout, all these combining to create a home full of character and warmth.

Formal dining and lounge are welcoming, with large windows providing plenty of natural light, the formal dining has a fabulous outlook across the front gardens and adjacent park. Split system heating and cooling and wood heating in the lounge area provides comfort all year round.

There are four bedrooms, or three and a study depending on your needs; these are all a great size, the master with double built-in robes. These are serviced by the central bathroom consisting of shower, bath and vanity.

The kitchen is well equipped with generous storage and beautiful timbertopped benchtops.

The adjacent dining space leads out to the undercover entertaining area and wellestablished and maintained gardens. The rear yard is fully fenced and full of beautiful mature trees, creating a sense of total privacy. You will spend many afternoons and evenings out here; the entertaining area has large blinds to roll up or down, dependent on the weather.

Adding to the already appealing backyard is a garage with a large games room attached. This room could be utilised in many ways – kids’ playroom, teenagers retreat, and with a toilet already installed, it could be easily transformed into a completely self-contained guest suite.

The garage has power, concrete, tap and basin with running water and overhead storage – utilise as a single car garage or workshop.

Attached to this is also a single carport and large driveway with ample room for your boat or caravan.

Ticking all the boxes, this home is not one to miss as a property of this character doesn’t come along very often.

Brief details Property: Beautiful four-bedroom home in prime location.

Address: 134 Macalister Street, Sale.

Price: $745,000.

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98 Sellings Lane, Maffra $1,650,000-$1,750,000 34 acres

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20 Clynes Rd, Tinamba West $1,300,000-$1,400,000 116 Acres

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• Set on a magnificent 116 acres with stunning views, this solid brick home offers the best of country living • This home consists of off the grid with solar and battery system, 4 large bedrooms, two living areas, dining room with incredible views from nearly every room of the home

• With what feels like your very own private road access home is grounded by a tactile blend of high end finishes delivering ultimate serenity, a magnificent rural setting and a neutral colour palette. spanning 34 acres (approx) becomes a breathtaking • Triple car garage, 9.9KW solar system, 1 Meg water right, backdrop for the understated luxury of this spectacular 3 water tanks for both domestic & stock use, automatic home. gates, double fencing with lane way system, horse • Exhibiting the highest level of quality and craftsmanship shelters, round yards, troughs and good water in all paddocks, watering system for gardens and superbly curated to reflect its serene surrounds, the dynamically proportioned four bedroom, two bathroom

• Double carport 6x6m, excellent shedding and storage, good set of cattle yards and a laneway system, large native gardens with a low maitenance feel and only a short drive into towns of Heyfield and Maffra

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20 Williams Rd, Glengarry $2,350,000 123 Acres

4 Bed

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977 Tinamba Glenmaggie Rd, Glenmaggie $850,000-$925,000 12 Acres

• Unique once in a lifetime opportunity • Solid 4 bedroom brick home, with master suite and built in robes offer space, light and views to its residents.

• Open plan kitchen and dinning room flows through to a front balcony to enjoy the Wetland views and sunlight.

• Cattle handling facilities and features solid yards and loading area, couple with Machinery shedding and 3 Phase power • Don’t miss your opportunity to secure a productive farm and solid home located just minutes from the vibrant and growing town of Glengarry Agents: Max O’Doherty 0419 286 920

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• A well built contemporary home on 12 acres • Two generous living spaces, a well laid out kitchen • The master bedroom with WIR and Ensuite, the three remaining bedrooms each with BIRs • A generous size colourbond machinery shed and a well appointed zinc shed with studio room Agent: Glen Synnott 0467 550 904

24 Harpers Rd, Newry 67 Acres

• 3 Bedrooms of good size, large family bathroom including bath and separate shower

• 67 Acres • 78 Megaliters of high reliability water • 36 Megaliters of low reliability water • Solid boundary fencing • Set up for flood irrigation • Multiple dams for stock water

•Good size kitchen with dishwasher, free standing oven and cooktop •The living room includes a wood heater and split system along with large windows to capture the view to the north • Double carport, 9x7.5m shed with concrete floor, power and a mezzanine floor, a further 5x6m and 7x6m sheds allow for plenty of storage and 1 Megaliter water right.

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65 Draper Rd, Heyfield $895,000 8.5 Acres

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• Spacious family home on 8.5 acres • The home features 4 bedrooms plus study • Solid fuel heating and split system air conditioning • Double carport and

additional double garage lead through to an extensive workshop • The fenced grazing land is well suited to horses or hobby farming with permanent water by way of a shared dam

Agent: Aaron Ralph 0456 215 087

• A tradies dream or for the growing family • Peaceful private oasis outside • Second level entertainment area with balcony

• Great sheds and infrastructure

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Agent: Declan Patten 0499 949 292

• The home is beautifully located to capture the views of the hills • Modern kitchen with island bench and a unique walk-through butler’s pantry • Master suite is of generous size with a big shower, double vanity, separate toilet and large WIR, remaining three bedrooms are of good size and all have BIRs

• Double garage, massive 30x14m machinery and or hay shed, Solar system and mains power, Steele cattle yards with crush and loading race • This property has an option to purchase as a WIWO option including livestock and some plant and equipment.

Agents: Max O’Doherty 0419 286 920 Aaron Ralph 0456 215 087

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hy stress going through the building process when this one has been done for you.

The brand new family home situated at the end of a quiet street with kids’ playground down the road offers plenty of living space for everyone.

Consisting of four good-sized bedrooms the master with WIR and ensuite with tiled shower base and separate toilet while the three further bedrooms each with BIR’s and serviced by a contemporary family bathroom and laundry.

There are two living zones including the centrally located sitting room with split system air conditioning plus the open plan area at the rear of the home that maximises the north the sun with a well-appointed modern kitchen with quality appliances, meals area and family room.

Step out onto the tiled alfresco with adjoining fire pit area that overlooks the sizeable rear yard which is a blank canvas and ready to create your own garden.

This move-in ready, beautiful on trend home has more than meets the eye, so get in quick to have a look.

Brief details Property: p New four-bedroom home perfect perffect f for the family.

Address: 37 Peters Drive, Stratford.

Price: $529,000.

Agent: g Victoria Cook, Graham Ch Chalmer h halmer Pty Ltd, 0417 017 182 or victoriac@chalmer.com.au.

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ituated on a low maintenance corner allotment in one of Stratford’s popular new estates is this lovely near new brick veneer home.

Built only a few years ago, the residence makes the most of the northerly aspect with a light and bright open plan kitchen/meals/ family room with split system air conditioning, three generously sized bedrooms – the master with ensuite and walk- in-robe, central family bathroom, separate toilet and laundry.

Additional features include modern tones and quality Brief details fittings and fixtures throughout, double Property: y Lovely near new brick garage with electric veneer home h in popular p estate. door and direct Address: 15 Kennelly Kennellly Crescent, internal access.

Stratford.

Outside you will Price: $465,000. enjoy the large Agent: Ferg Horan, Graham g private, concreted Ch Chalmer h halmer Pty Ltd, 0417 123 162 or outdoor entertaining fhoran@chalmer.com.au. area and easy-care landscaped gardens.

All this is within close proximity to schools, recreational facilities and parkland.

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With open plan living, light filled rooms and outdoor entertaining, an inspection will not disappoint.

Features to love:  Spacious master suite with walk-in robe and ensuite.  A further two good-sized bedrooms with built-in robes.  Open plan kitchen, living, dining space.  Second separate living space, the perfect formal lounge, toy room, rumpus room.  Well-appointed kitchen with walk-in pantry.

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ffering executive style living with a modern floor plan, this property will be perfect for those looking for a low-maintenance home or one to add to your investment

 Great-sized family bathroom with bath, shower and vanity.  The ease of a double remote garage with internal access straight into home.  Undercover outdoor entertaining.  Well-fenced and private backyard with vehicle access.

Brief details Property: Quality three-bedroom home Address: 156A Patten Street, Sale.

Price: $549,000.

Agent: Christine Haylock, Wellington Real Estate, 0417 007 336.

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ituated on a quiet no through road, on a large 4018 sqm (one acre) block with a great four-bedroom home, there are many features to love, but let’s be honest, this property is all about the shedding.

At the rear of the block is the ultimate of sheds – a 12.0 x 18.0 sqm shed with four bays and three extra-height roller doors.

Add to this the extra wide driveways and the ability to turn a B-double around, and you have a property that will suit many different lifestyles and uses.

The home is brick veneer and wellmaintained, a great size with four beds, master with ensuite and WIR, separate lounge, well equipped kitchen with bright open plan dining/living, central

family bathroom and covered outdoor entertaining.

Split system heating/cooling and wood heater, provide comfort all year round.

There is a secure, landscaped yard leading off the rear of the home, providing a safe enclosed space for the kids and or pets.

Also, if the above shed wasn’t enough, there is another garage that can fit up to

four cars if needed and a great-sized garden shed in the front of the block for even more storage.

With the Sale Golf Club just up the road and a short distance from the Longford Primary School, Kinder, Tennis Club, Hall and less than a 10 minutes’ drive to Sale, and an easy bike ride or walk into Sale along the river, this is a property not to be missed.

Brief details Property: Four-bedroom home on large g block.

Address: Add d dress: 5 Clearview Court, Longford.

Price: $720,000.

Agent: Christine Haylock, Wellington Real Estate, 0417 007 336.

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AUCTION SATURDAY 28TH MAY @ 10:30AM ON SITE 74 BOISDALE STREET MAFFRA NEW LISTING

GREAT HOME ON LOW MAINTENANCE BLOCK • Freshly painted inside and out • 3 spacious bedrooms • Sunlit lounge with gas heater and reverse cycle air-conditioner • Refurbished bathroom • Open plan kitchen/dining area • Large laundry including walk-in shower • Paved outdoor area • Garden shed

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• Subdivision potential (Subject to council approval) • An investment in Maffra’s future

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IN TOWN WITH ROOM TO MOVE • Set on 7800m2 in a great location • 3 bedroom brick veneer home • 2 living areas, 2 bathrooms • Extensively paved outdoor area • Double carport • 12m x 6m shed plus additional sundry shedding • Short stroll to the Cameron Sporting Complex reserve • Currently leased until October 2022

FOR SALE $950,000

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SALES Pat Weatherley Brett Lanigan Kevin Lanigan

COUNTRY COTTAGE IN BRIAGOLONG • Delightful cottage on corner allotment • 2 bedrooms • Lounge room, family room, plus kitchen/dining area • Renovated bathroom with walk-in shower • Wood heating and reverse cycle air-conditioning • Single carport • Chook pen, wood shed plus sundry shedding • Delightful garden setting

FOR SALE $620,000 0412 435 644 0427 517 577 0408 472 566

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FOR SALE $345,000

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Workshop in Sale Ewe Management, Bred Well Fed Well, and More Lambs More Often programs.

Topics to be discussed at the workshop include:  Managing beef and sheep systems for increasing variability  Creating flexibility in your farm system to be more resilient  Genetic Impact – aligning your objectives to your end goal  Managing your pasture base and feed resources to optimize stock performance  Utilising seasonal and commodity forecasting to make more informed decisions.

To register or for information about the Sale workshop, contact Janice on 0437 282 315 or at janice.dowe@agriculture.vic.gov.au

Leading sheep production consultant and farmer Jason Trompf will present at the workshop.

A HANDS-on workshop will be held at Sale on Friday to demonstrate what beef and sheep producers can do on-farm to mitigate risk for variable seasons.

Livestock Industry Development officer Janice Dowe said the day has been designed with a strong practical focus.

“Farmers will hear about lessons learnt from top producers that they can take home and implement, equipping them with strategies to make the most of the current season and prepare for the next,” Ms Dowe said.

Leading sheep production consultant and farmer Jason Trompf will present at the workshop.

Mr Trompf was the founder of Lambs Alive and the key developer and educator of the Lifetime

Andrew Sultana shows the range of compliant gun safes at Morwell’s Alpine Country Tackle World.

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THE state government is introducing new firearms storage laws to reduce incidents of crime across Victoria.

The new laws will come into place from August 30, effecting category A, B, C, D longarms and general handguns.

It means firearm owners can no longer use light metal cupboards or hardwood boxes to store category A and B firearms.

The new requirements require all firearm safes need to be made of at least 1.6 millimetres thick solid steel and must have a sturdy lock when firearms are stored in it.

If the safe weighs less than 150 kilograms when empty, it must be bolted to the structure of the premises.

But firearm owners who already have storage that meets the updated standards will not have to make any changes.

This particularly applies if they have a purposebuilt commercial manufactured gun safe which has been purchased from a registered dealer.

Victoria Police reported there were 26 firearm burglaries and 80 firearm thefts in the South Gippsland, Bass Coast, Baw Baw and Latrobe City local government areas in the past two years.

Acting Divisional Firearms Officer, Leading Senior Constable Robert Nicholls said he was

concerned about those people who may not be complying with updated gun safe laws.

“People who have not updated their firearm security in a while, are seen as easy targets,” Snr Con Nicholls said.

“On the western side of the division, it is very easy for criminals to access rural properties. (Criminals) can drive into rural properties, where the farmer may not be home, or out in the paddock at the time,” he said.

Morwell Alpine Country Tackle World gun salesman Andrew Sultana said compliant gun safes were selling “like hot cakes.”

“The safes we have in stock are mostly thicker than the requirements and range in price from $400 to $1500,” Mr Sultana said.

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Absentee farmer fined $25,000 AN ABSENTEE farmer who lived in suburban Melbourne and operated three cattle properties was fined $25,000 in the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court for animal cruelty.

Pierre Roland De Bondy pleaded guilty to seven charges, including two for cruelty and three aggravated cruelty offences and has been banned from owning livestock for five years.

Mr De Bondy lives in Vermont South and is sole director of Geralem Services, which owns properties at Mirboo, Flowerdale and Woodside running about

150 head of mainly Angus on the three farms.

Agriculture Victoria officers responded to reports of sick and dying cattle on the Mirboo property, finding animals in poor condition.

Several young cattle had to be euthanised to prevent further suffering as they were found too weak to rise or lift their heads.

Officers found Mr De Bondy failed to monitor the conditions of his stock, in breach of the code of practice for cattle welfare, which outlines minimum standards of cattle inspection.

The Magistrate considered a number of previous cases in reaching his decision but balanced them against the seriousness of the offending and the suffering.

Agriculture Victoria animal health and welfare compliance manager Daniel Bode said animal owners has a “serious responsibility” to look after them and minimise their suffering.

This included absentee farmers where adequate supervision was essential.

Mr Bode said animal welfare breaches could also jeopardise Victoria’s reputation as a humane and

responsible producer of food, which would affect all producers.

“This is a reminder to all livestock producers that animal cruelty will not be tolerated by the Victorian government or the community,” Mr Bode said.

“Also, those farmers who work as absentee owners are reminded that adequate supervision is a requirement.

“Particularly during risk times such as summer, to ensure animals have proper and sufficient feed, water and shelter.”

Agriculture Victoria offering Farm Finance - Getting Prepared workshop

YOUNG farmers across Gippsland are invited to come together for farm finance workshops in Bairnsdale, as well as to network and ask questions.

Agriculture Victoria is offering the Farm Finance – Getting Prepared sessions as in-person events after having to shift to an online format for the past two years.

The Bairnsdale session will be held on Wednesday, June 8 between 6pm and 8.30pm.

The workshops will be an opportunity to have open and transparent conversations about farm finance and get some tips on how to communicate in ‘bank speak’.

By the end of the session participants will have a new clarity on finance and how the whole system works.

To register or find out more, visit www.eventbrite. com.au/e/farm-finance-getting-prepared-workshopstickets-318530271617

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The successful applicant will assist in providing a welcoming waiting room experience for our patients, managing the appointment book, billings and correspondence whilst communicating the values of our practice to ensure all patients are treated with empathy and respect.

Experience in medical software would be an advantage but not essential.

Applications close Monday 30th May 2022.

Cover letters and resumes can be emailed to: practicemanager@inglismedical.com.au

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P h o n e chainsaws, welding gear, motorbike, pushbikes, 0439 206 925. laser level, stud finder etc.

FULL set of penny's, dates 1925, 1930, 1946.Full set of half penny's, date 1923. $100.00 each.

Phone 5182 8756.

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Old Port Poultry Farm delivering 18 week old Isa Brown laying hens to your area, Sat. June 4, $27 ea.

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A vacancy exists for a full time Building and Grounds Maintenance person.

Applicant will need to: ● Be available to work five days a week ● Have experience and skills in coordinating and maintenance/repair of grounds and facilities ● Be able to communicate in a friendly manner ● Have (or be willing to attain) a valid WWCC (employee) To apply please submit your resume inclusive of contact details of three referees and a covering letter addressing your suitability for the role to: maffra.sc@education.vic.gov.au no later than Friday June 3, 2022.

For further information, please contact the Business Manager on 03 5147 1790.

Gippsland We are now hiring: Service Delivery Coordinator Do you want to be part of a company that cares about people and makes a difference?

Your locally owned and operated Gippsland office based in Rosedale is experiencing significant growth and is currently looking for a Service Delivery Coordinator to join our growing team.

The Service Delivery Coordinator plays an integral role in ensuring services are developed and delivered to customers. They are responsible for coordinating the delivery of services using a team of Community Support Professionals and third party providers.

Previous experience in Aged Care, Disability or Community Services is desirable as is a background in administration and scheduling.

This is a permanent role with hours negotiable for the right candidate. A minimum of 3 days will be required and after-hours phone roster on rotation.

If you are a people person, confident on the phone and with managing challenging calls, enjoy working in a busy environment and are a forward thinker, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now online by visiting: justbettercare.com/gippsland/careers Applications close 12 June 2022.

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RAYMOND CAFE IS HIRING

We are looking for FOH staff with various positions available.

1x Supervisor 1x Barista 2x Wait Staff Full time/casual positions.

For more information or to apply, please send to:raymondcafesale@gmail.com or phone 0420 419 870

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Gippsland Times deliverers needed, one morning per week for the folllowing Sale rounds:

STARTING TERM THREE 2022 CLASSROOM TEACHER

FULL TIME - FIXED TERM Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for the above teaching role commencing on July 11, 2022 and ending January 26, 2023.

A job share position would be considered.

This is a position under the Victorian Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2018.

The successful applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. They will possess the skills and abilities to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team-based approach to teaching and learning.

The successful applicants will hold current Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination Information to be collected, recorded and held by the School prior to their on-site attendance.

For further information regarding this position and an Application for Employment form please email: reception@sttsale.catholic.edu.au or ring 5144 1332.

Applications and resumes can be forwarded to Mrs Anita Little Email: alittle@sttsale.catholic.edu.au Applications close Monday, May 30, 2022 at 4pm.

New opportunities at Uniting!

Interested in any of these roles?

Apply today via: https://careers.unitingvictas.org.au

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"Every Student, Every Day" Applications are invited for the following part-time position

Literacy Teacher (0.6)

Also, occasional ll-in rounds available

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS We are looking for educators to join our experienced, vibrant team. We have a full time, ongoing position for a Diploma qualified educator and a part time, ongoing position for an early childhood teacher. Above award pay and conditions apply.

For further information on these positions email director@kathfoleycentre.com.au or call Robyn on 5144 7188.

Applications will close on June 6, 2022.

As a Child Safe School our focus is to provide a faith filled partnership between students, families and the College to achieve student learning goals. Graduates encouraged to apply.

Further information and application forms available at: www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au All applications are to be forwarded to: principal@ccsale.catholic.edu.au Applications Close: 4.00pm Monday 6 June 2022.

Gippsland We are now hiring: People & Compliance Manager Do you want to be part of a company that cares about people and makes a difference?

Your locally owned and operated Gippsland office based in Rosedale is experiencing significant growth and is currently looking for a People & Compliance Manager to join our growing team.

Previous experience in the Aged Care, Disability or Community Services sector is desirable as is a background in contemporary human resource management, compliance and quality management.

Office Administration/Payroll

GBG Concrete and Construction Pty Ltd, a large family owned business based in Sale, Victoria providing civil, in-situ concrete, precast concrete and other construction services to a wide variety of clients throughout Victoria and interstate.

Due to the restructure in our business, we are seeking an experienced professional to take on the role of Office Administration/Payroll.

Key Criteria ● Excellent communication skills ● High attention to detail with aptitude for accounts ● Great computer skills in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook ● Good organisational skills ● Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks Key Responsibilities ● Accounts payable and receivable - experience in Xero preferable ● Payroll - knowledge of Micropay would be preferred but not essential ● Data Entry ● Other adhoc duties All interested applicants please send your resume to employment@gbg.com.au Closing date for applications Monday 6th June 2022

Advertising Consultant Sales

The Gippsland Times is your local newspaper, distributing our publications throughout the Wellington Shire and beyond.

A position has become available for a sales consultant in our advertising department. The department is responsible for managing and exceeding set targets set out by management, maintaining a strong client base throughout the local community and through the print and online medium, working to strengthen and promote local businesses.

We are seeking an individual with the following positive attributes: ● Must work as part of a team. ● Organised and able to work to deadlines. ● Be motivated as well as goal orientated. ● Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. ● The ability to work unsupervised.

For a copy of the position description, please email Advertising Manager, Matthew Fitzgerald: mfitzgerald@gippslandtimes.com.au or phone 5143 9309.

Applications addressing the positive attributes along with the names and contact details of three referees should be forwarded to: The Advertising Manager Gippsland Times 74 Macalister Street, Sale 3850 Or via email: mfitzgerald@gippslandtimes.com.au Applications close 5pm, Friday June 3, 2022.

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2004, gas, good condition, SZE-350, $5800 or best offer. Ph 0438 641 000.

As the People & Compliance Manager you can make a real difference by growing the organisation’s workforce and developing a quality and person-centred culture and service delivery model.

We have open vacancies for several roles across our programs. Apply today for: Manager, Children, Youth & Families (Bairnsdale) Early Childhood Teacher (Bairnsdale & Buchan) Cert III Early Childhood Educator (Omeo) Youth Residential Care Worker (Traralgon & Moe) Community Care Worker HACC PYP Program (Morwell) Lead Family Practitioner Homes 4 Families Program (Morwell) AOD Family Reunification Clinician (Sale) Targeted Care Packages Case Manager (Sale) Duty & Intake Officer Care & Placement Services Program (Sale) Family Services Practitioner (Sale) Family Services Case Support Worker (Sale) Assessment & Planning Officer Carer Gateway Program (Sale)

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St Thomas' Primary School

This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

Situations Vacant

This is a permanent role with hours negotiable for the right candidate. A minimum of 3 days will be required.

If you are a people person, enjoy working in a busy environment, are flexible and adaptable, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now online by visiting: justbettercare.com/gippsland/careers Applications close 12 June 2022.

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99,000 klm. Log book up to date. $15,000 with RWC. Rego MIA KAT Ph Ben 0438 541 862.

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Motor Vehicle Technician (Full-Time) Are you looking for a change a new career challenge?

An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified technician to join our Dealerships located in Traralgon/Morwell/Leongatha with our Service Team.

A position description is available from our Service Centre at 5535 Princes Hwy Traralgon, and 8 Koonwarra Rd Leongatha, or for a confidential interview please call Andrew McMahon 5172 1100.

Resumes including two professional referees should be forwarded to: The Fixed Operations Manager Gippsland Motor Group am@gmg.net.au

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BMC Group - Civil Construction Positions available

Civil Engineers Civil Estimators Grader operators Excavator operators Tip truck drivers Concrete and formwork workers General labourers

Summary and Highlights ● Permanent and casual roles available ● Attractive Salary packages ● Immediate start ● Dynamic work environment Specifics Due to continued growth in our business and a solid pipeline of upcoming work, we are seeking experienced candidates to join our team and play key roles in the delivery of projects within the Civil portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a diverse range of civil construction and earthworks projects.

The roles are based at various project sites both locally and interstate.

Preferred Requirements ● Demonstrated experience across a range of projects ● Recognised qualifications or equivalent in worked experience ● Motivated and self starting ● Strong organisational and communication skills ● Creative problem solving abilities Submissions to: BMC Civil Pty Ltd PO Box 3184 GMC Victoria 3841. resumes@bmcgroup.com.au

If you don't have delivery to your home, Tuesday's paper is now available free online at http://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/ digital-editions/

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WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2022-086

Public Toilet Replacement - Port Albert Wellington Shire Council Invite contractors to tender for the construction of a replacement toilet block including demolition of the existing in Port Albert.

Practical completion date: 19 December 2022.

All tenderers must register with Council via Wellington Shire Council’s eProcure website (www.eprocure. com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil) to obtain the tender documents or by contacting the Projects Engineer, Mike Kareem on (03) 5142 3156 or by email to mikek@wellington.vic.gov.au.

Tenders are to be lodged via the eProcure website no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 22June 2022.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

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Fulham Correctional Centre - Sale Tenders for the supply of food/produce for the Fulham Correctional Centre for the period 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023 are being sought. Separate tenders are called for the following categories: ● Bread products (Fresh bread and bread rolls) ● Dairy products (excluding milk/cream) ● Milk and cream ● Eggs ● Fruit and vegetables ● Wholesale dry and frozen goods (includes frozen seafood) ● Fresh meat ● Halal meat ● Smallgoods ● Poultry Successful bidders should be able to demonstrate capacity to meet the demands of supply for a 900+ bed facility, price stability for the fixed term, delivery and service.

Tender documents will be supplied on request.

For further details contact Kim Andrew - Food Services Manager on 5142 3808 or email: fulhamfoodservices@geogroup.com.au Closing date: end of business Friday, 10 June 2022.

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Loved Aunty of Charles Dobson.

Mother of David, Brian and Bonnie.

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31/01/2005 to 21/05/2022 Adored son of Paul and Christie (dec.).

Step-son to Maree.

Loving brother to Riley and Molly, Owen and Henry.

Bonus brother to Erica, Kaysha and Nathan, Emily and Jordan and Jesse.

Our hearts are broken.

You lived life to the very fullest in every moment.

What we would give to have some more time.

Will love you forever.

Rest easy in Mum's arms. xxx WOOD Callum 31/01/2005 - 21/ 05/ 2022 Result of accident.

Taken too soon.

Very loved Grandson of Virginia and Alan Dorning.

Re-united with his Mother Christie.

Rest In Peace Cal. Love GG and Gramps.

Always in our hearts.

WOOD, Callum.

Cal, Words won't do this justice. We are absolutely shattered, our hearts are broken.

Your future was so bright.

We will miss you forever.

Love you buddy.

Uncle Jamie, Aunty Shell, Coops, Koby and Isla xoxo

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WOOD, Callum. (Cal).

Our thoughts are with Cal's family and many friends at this sad time.

We will miss his cheeky nature and everyday banter more than he will ever know.

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Sadly missed, mate.

Will miss you on the track.

- Charlie Dobson.

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Rest In Peace Mate!

Hutch, Kylie, Finn and fellow work mates.

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PRINTZ, John.

3/8/1943 - 26/5/2017 My heart is full of memories, with pride I speak your name, Though life goes on without you, it will never be the same.

Five years has passed so quickly. Miss you still.

Love, Helen and family.

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Maffra’s Sarah Johnson (GK) defends in the B Grade match at the weekend, with teammate Sarah Edey at close quarters.

Photo: Sam Crothers

Maffra senior coach Anthony Robbins addresses the Eagles at three quarter time against Leongatha.

Kyle Stamers kicks for goal in the match against Sale City. Photo: Laurie Smyth

Adam Gray kicked three goals for Sale City in the Bulldogs victory over Cowwarr.

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Maffra B Grade wing attack Rhomi Webb sees an opening down court.

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Danny O’Brien drives the ball forward for Maffra.

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Sandra, Megan, Laura, Neesha and their families would like to thank everyone for their love, support, visits, flowers, food, gifts, donations to the heart foundation and messages of sympathy following the sudden passing of Robert.

A special thanks to Brad Semmens, Gina Brakey and The Vines on Avon for a lovely send off, the Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police staff for their care, compassion and support.

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SHEPHERD, William Charles (Chas).

On May 18, 2022.

Aged 88 years.

Dearly loved husband of Lois, loving father and father-in-law of Brendan and Melissa and Alisa and Jon (Clyne).

Adored Pa to Lachlan and Emma, Miranda, Hannah, Harry and Max.

Phone 5143 1232

"Time spent in reconnaissance is seldom wasted".

Private Service

SHEPHERD, William Charles (Chas).

A deeply respected colleague and former City of Sale Councillor from 1970 to 1977, and Mayor in 1975 and 1976.

Our deepest condolences to his family.

- The Mayor, Councillors, CEO and Staff of Wellington Shire Council.

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EAST GIPPSLAND SCOREBOARD ROUND 7 SENIORS Boisdale-Briagolong 4.2 8.4 11.11 13.11 (89) Wy Yung 3.3 8.6 10.7 12.9 (81) Goals – Boisdale-Briagolong: B Rathnow 4, J Reeves 3, C Egan 3, K Porter, M Wilkinson, S Bedggood.WyYung: B Anderson 3, N Betts 3, B Daniel 2, A Hanuera 2, H Kellow, unknown.

Best – Boisdale-Briagolong: B Rathnow, B Marshall, B Hudson, S Bates, S Bedggood, G Leemon.WyYung: M Dewar, B Ashwood, B Daniel, M Toms, H Kellow, C Wheeler.

Paynesville 0.1 3.3 5.4 8.7 (55) Stratford 2.1 4.4 4.7 5.13 (43) Goals – Paynesville: N Pincott 5, A Watt 3. Stratford:A Morcom, J Bennett, J Bacon, T Hawkins, R Thatcher.

Best – Paynesville: C Walsh, J Farquhar, L O’Connor, N Pincott, D Jones, D Ashworth. Stratford: R Thatcher, B White, J Clohesy, J Channing, L Toner, B Channing.

Lakes Entrance 10.9 (69) d Lucknow 9.11 (65) Lindenow 17.15 (117) d Orbost-Snowy Rovers 9.17 (71)

RESERVES Boisdale-Briagolong 4.3 8.4 10.7 16.9 (105) d Wy Yung 2.1 3.3 6.4 7.5 (47) Goals – Boisdale-Briagolong: D Pratt 5, J Landy 2, J Neilson 2, R Orchard 2, J Renooy 2, D Murphy, R Johnson, H Hare.WyYung: Not supplied.

Best – Boisdale-Briagolong: D Pratt, M Semmens, J McCarthy, R Johnson, R Orchard, D Murphy.WyYung: Not supplied.

Stratford 6.4 10.13 16.16 23.18 (156) d Paynesville 0.0 0.0 0.2 1.2 (8) Goals – Stratford: D O’Shanassy 6, M Nicholls 4, S Jago 4, J Harper 2, R Cottrell 2, M Orchard 2, M Tatterson, R Wyld, D Nicholls. Paynesville: E Long.

Best – Stratford: B Crozier, J Cottrell, D Madden, D O’Shanassy, R Cottrell, D Nicholls. Paynesville: E Long, P Vernon, J May. Lakes Entrance 14.11 (95) d Lucknow 7.7 (49) Lindenow 10.14 (74) d Orbost-Snowy Rovers 3.6 (24)

THIRDS Wy Yung 27.21 (183) d Boisdale-Briagolong 1.4 (10) Goals – WyYung: J Nicholls 9, W Triplett 4, N Somerville 4, H Hodge 2, W Matthews 2, R Oliver 2, R Thomas, C Edwards, unknown 2. BoisdaleBriagolong: J Tourtoulas.

Best – WyYung: N Somerville, N Esdaile, J Kellow, A Burchall, W Triplett, J Nicholls. Boisdale-Briagolong: C Bronts, Z Harrigan, J Tourtoulas, T Ruthberg, J Marshall, S Coridas.

Stratford defeated Paynesville on forfeit Lakes Entrance 18.14 (122) d Lucknow 7.5 (47) Lindenow 17.7 (109) d Orbost-Snowy Rovers 9.9 (63)

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Boisdale-Briagolong captain Shaun Bates led from the front in helping the Bombers hand Wy Yung its first loss of the season.

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SENIORS W WY YUNG 6 LINDENOW 5 PAYNESVILLE 4 LUCKNOW 4 STRATFORD 3 LAKES ENTRANCE 3 BOIS/BRIAGOLONG 2 ORB/SN ROVERS 1

L 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 6

F 657 576 455 498 491 426 363 347

A 353 414 395 453 417 474 581 726

% 186.12 139.13 115.19 109.93 117.75 89.87 62.48 47.80

PTS 24 20 16 16 12 12 8 4

RESERVES W LINDENOW 6 WY YUNG 6 BOIS/BRIAGOLONG 5 STRATFORD 4 ORB/SN ROVERS 3 LAKES ENTRANCE 3 LUCKNOW 1 PAYNESVILLE 0

L 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 7

F 641 511 605 467 364 429 249 176

A 249 269 366 323 417 520 542 786

% 292.69 189.96 165.30 144.58 87.29 82.50 45.94 23.39

PTS 24 24 20 16 12 12 4 0

THIRDS W L F A % WY YUNG 7 0 774 170 455.29 LAKES ENTRANCE 6 1 604 276 218.84 LINDENOW 5 2 539 269 200.37 LUCKNOW 4 3 243 474 51.27 STRATFORD* 2 4 290 543 53.41 BOIS/BRIAGOLONG 2 5 176 660 26.67 ORB/SN ROVERS* 1 5 226 460 49.13 PAYNESVILLE WITHDREW FROM SEASON * SIGNIFIES A DRAW

PTS 28 24 20 16 10 8 6

Bombers are back in the mix Liam Durkin

UNDERDOGS prevailed in Round 7 of East Gippsland football.

In a round that looked to have four near certain tips, the weekend proved just how fleeting form can be in competitive sport.

BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG is all of a sudden back in business.

The Bombers defied all odds to defeat ladderleaders Wy Yung at home, winning 13.11 (89) to 12.9 (81).

The win was arguably greater than any BoisdaleBriagolong achieved during its 2019 grand final season, considering they went into this match seventh on the ladder with one win to their name and were opposed to a Tiger outfit sitting undefeated and two wins clear from its nearest rival.

Needing a strong start to avoid being blown off the park, the home side did just that, kicking four goals to three in the first quarter.

Both sides managed eight goals up to half-time, which bucked the trend to a degree as many East Gippsland games tend to be won by sides scoring between eight to 10 majors.

Things remained tight after the main break, but the Bombers were able to take a handy 10-point lead into three quarter time.

Sensing victory, Boisdale-Briagolong put in a huge final quarter effort to give their home fans plenty to be proud of, holding on to win by eight points.

Captain Shaun Bates and coach Sam Bedggood each led from the front, putting in great performances, as did Brendon Rathnow, Billy Marshall, Brett Hudson and Gus Leemon.

Rathnow provided plenty in the front half, finishing with three goals, while Cal Egan and Jim Reeves nabbed three each.

Best for Wy Yung was Mitch Dewar, Bayden Ashwood, Brad Daniel, Mitch Toms, Harry Kellow and Chris Wheeler.

The Bombers have certainly turned their season around in the last fortnight, and now sit only two wins outside the top four.

The situation was looking dire only three weeks ago, after a loss to Orbost-Snowy Rovers at home had many wondering if Boisdale-Briagolong would even win a game this season.

With time on their side however, the Bombers have steadied the ship and now get the chance to rectify a few early season shortcomings against

teams they have already played as the fixture flips back to what was seen at the start of the year.

What a difference a week makes.

STRATFORD lost a low-scoring grind against Paynesville.

The Swans are still yet to win consecutive matches in 2022, after going down to the Gulls 8.7 (55) to 5.13 (43) at home.

As they say, ‘bad kicking is bad football’.

The home side led at quarter time and halftime, and looked to have the game on their terms, however, inaccuracy in front of goal ultimately proved to be their detriment.

Stratford could only manage one major after the long break, to go with an overall score of 1.9 (15), while their opponents managed 5.4 (34).

The last quarter was indeed frustrating for all wearing the red and white, as the Swans kicked 1.6 (12) to 3.3 (21) after trailing by only three points at the last change.

Ryan Thatcher was best on ground for Stratford, and received good support from Brad White, coach Jarryd Clohesy, James Channing, Lincoln Toner and Ben Channing, who made a welcome return to the fold.

Best for Paynesville was Charlie Walsh, James

Farquhar, Lachlan O’Connor, Nick Pincott, Daniel Jones and David Ashworth.

While the result was nothing to be disgraced about considering Paynesville is a top-three side, it does still leaves a degree of uncertain surrounding Stratford, who have been good without being overly convincing so far in 2022.

The Swans have now dropped to fifth on the ladder, and sit with three wins and four losses.

THERE was further surprises outside the Wellington Shire, as Lakes Entrance got up over Lucknow.

The Seagulls won by four points, 10.9 (69) to 9.11 (65) to ensure their reputation as the competitions big improvers continued.

The only result that went as expected was that of Lindenow against Orbost-Snowy Rovers - although even then the Cats needed to shake off a persistent Blues outfit.

The Cats led at every change, but it took until the last quarter to put their opponents away, with only 18 points the difference at three-quarter time.

Lindenow has closed within a game of Wy Yung on top of the ladder, while Orbost-Snowy Rovers remain on the bottom with one win to their credit.

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GIPPSLAND LEAGUE SCOREBOARD ROUND 7 SENIORS Traralgon 3.4 6.5 11.5 18.10 (118) Bairnsdale 0.3 6.7 6.10 6.11 (47) Goals - Traralgon: B Eddy 6, H Neocleous 4, L D’Angelo 2, T Forrest 2, J Best 2, T Schneider, J Hamilton.Bairnsdale:LAustin 2, B McCarrey 2, L McKenna, R Carstairs.

Best - Traralgon: L D’Angelo, A Jaensch, B Eddy, L Johnson, T Marsh, T Schneider.

Bairnsdale: R Stewart, K Vickery, C Vickery, S Deery, E East, B McCarrey.

Moe 2.1 4.5 7.10 12.11 (83) Drouin 5.0 7.4 11.4 11.7 (73) Goals - Moe:M Barrand 4, R Baldi 3, H Pepper 2, B Humphrey 2, SVan Dyk.Drouin: C Jolly 3,T Johnstone 2, K Quirk 2, R Maric 2, J Marshall, J Konstanty.Best - Moe:B Humphrey, S Van Dyk, R Baldi, M Barrand, J Blaser, B Daniher. Drouin:T Hancock, A Quirk, T Barr, J Fraser, J Konstanty, H Wans.

Leongatha 5.3 8.5 10.9 13.11 (89) Maffra 1.4 4.9 7.13 9.15 (69) Goals - Leongatha: J Ginnane 3, J Hume 2, J van der Pligt, J Hopkins, T Brill, T Marriott, J Pellicano, C Maskell, N Hanily, A Heppell. Maffra: M Bennett 3, J Killoran 2, D Bedggood, T Jolly, A Carr, A Petrou. Best - Leongatha:T Marriott, A Heppell, J Hopkins, J Harry, M Willcocks, J Ginnane. Maffra: R Auld, A Carr, K Renooy, T Jolly, L Channing, H Holmes.

Morwell 2.2 3.7 9.7 10.7 (67) Wonthaggi Power 2.2 7.5 8.7 9.12 (66) Goals - Morwell: B McDonald 3, R Loprese 2, N Noblett 2, T Waack, A Rosato, J Jacobsen.Wonthaggi:NAnderson 2, J Hutchinson 2,A Murray, R Sparkes,T Harley, J Blair, J Staley.Best - Morwell:TWaack, B McAuliffe,T Hillier, C Macdonald,T Brown.

Wonthaggi: N Anderson, T Knowles, A Lindsay, J Hutchinson, R Sparks, T Huther.

Sale 1.3 10.8 13.11 16.18 (114) Warragul 3.2 4.6 7.8 7.10 (52) Goals - Sale:J Johnstone 5, B Dessent 3, J Rietschel 2, J Freeman 2, H Ronchi 2, J Glenane, J McLaren,T Campbell.Warragul:J Lamb 3, N Mulqueen 2, S Masterson, N Graham. Best - Sale:J McLaren,W Leslie, S Lange, CWhitehill, PTainsh, MThacker.

Warragul: N Graham, B Fowler, N Mulqueen, W Hatfield, B Hefford, S Masterson.

RESERVES Bairnsdale 2.2, 8.4, 9.8, 10.9 (69) d Traralgon 2.1, 2.1, 6.3, 8.4 (52)

Goals - Bairnsdale: T Hudson 3, O Clarke, F Davis, J Hack, S Hopkins, D McNamara, L Wright, H Preston.Traralgon:JTwite 2, FWatts, R Guiney, C Booth, NAddison, B Locandro, A Blackford. Best - Bairnsdale: O Clarke, S Hopkins, D Eastman, L Russell, J Ritchie.

Traralgon: J Twite, C Booth, G Wood, W Brent, T Said, F Watts.

Moe 1.5, 4.9, 7.11, 9.13 (67) d Drouin 0.2, 1.2, 1.4, 2.6 (18)

Goals - Moe:B Bundle 4, J Stanlake 2, S Curtis, L Durkin, M McInnes.Drouin:Not supplied.

Best - Moe:L Fry, L Mackay, J Chessells, RTaws,W Luke, L Durkin.Drouin:K Hermansen, C Wans, M Diston, B Lucas, W Rumble, S Mowbray.

Leongatha 2.3, 3.4, 8.8, 11.9 (75) d Maffra 1.2, 5.2, 6.3, 7.6 (48)

Goals - Leongatha: L Wright 3, R Kelly 2, K Materia 2, R O’Loughlin, L Juric, J Lamers, unknown. Maffra: J Oldham 3, Jordan Stubbe 2, A Cunningham, W Brunt. Best Leongatha: L Juric, L Hickey, N Clark, R O’Loughlin, J Lamers, D Garnham. Maffra: J Oldham, W Pleming, K KIlloran, Jordan Stubbe, Joshua Stubbe, A Fleming.

Wonthaggi Power 4.2, 8.8, 13.13, 18.17 (125) d Morwell 1.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 (15)

Goals - Wonthaggi: W Luke 4, J Williams 4, A Busana 2, T Andrighetto 2, L Burns, K Mohen, L Jones, E Staley, L Scott, J Waters. Morwell: J Seymour 2. Best - Wonthaggi: L Scott, J Williams, L Jones, T Murray, J Waters, K Mohen. Morwell: L Tactor, L McDonald, J Makepeace, M Porykali, M Stobbart.

Warragul 3.3, 4.3, 6.5, 9.8 (62) d Sale 2.1, 4.5, 7.9, 7.14 (56)

Goals - Warragul: J Somers 3, S Fennell 2, T Davine 2, B Coates, C Williamson. Sale: L Di Ciero 2, B Smith, Z Russell, R McAdam, K McDonald, L Sutherland. Best - Warragul: L Monacella,T Davine, L Miller,T Loomes, J Somers.Sale:K McDonald, C Morrison, S Fyfe, R McAdam, C Hudson, W Mayne.

THIRDS Traralgon 2.0, 6.2, 10.6, 12.9 (81) d Bairnsdale 3.1, 5.1, 6.1, 8.4 (52)

Goals - Traralgon: C Scandrett 6, T Said 2, J Hamilton, R Guiney, J Siddle, J Scholtes.

Bairnsdale:T Hudson 3, S Stewart 2, M East, J Phillips,T Clay.Best -Traralgon:S Schutte, C Scandrett, C Miller, J Siddle, R Guiney, J Macumber. Bairnsdale: O Pike, J Phillips, D O’Connor, J Humphreys, A Watt.

Drouin 1.1, 5.5, 5.6, 6.9 (45) d Moe 2.3, 4.4, 6.4, 6.5 (41)

Goals - Drouin: B Atkins 2, W Young, D Spratt, T Young, T Fritzlaff. Moe: T Blackshaw 3, M McInnes 2, L Weir. Best - Drouin:A Mitchell, TYoung, E Nalder, E Bracken, C Caddy, T Fritzlaff. Moe: L McGrath, J Makepeace, B Jeffs, T Blackshaw, W Robinson, D Blackshaw.

Maffra 4.3, 7.4, 10.8, 15.10 (100) d Leongatha 0.0, 3.1, 4.2, 4.3 (27) Goals - Maffra:B Johnson 4, B Carubia 3, K Brady 2, J Schuback 2, Z Felsbourg 2, B Missen, unknown. Leongatha: R Checkley, L Gill, B Grabham-Andrews, unknown. Best - Maffra: Z Felsbourg, LAllman, J Schuback, B Dowsett, B Johnson, B Missen.Leongatha:W Dawson, C Rickard, T McRae, N Skewes, T Hall.

Morwell 2.1, 5.2, 8.3, 9.6 (60) d Wonthaggi Power 3.0, 3.3, 5.3, 6.4 (40) Goals - Morwell: T Gray 2, T Jiath 2, J Hodges 2, S Gissara, B Williamson, R Nguoth.

Wonthaggi: O Dawson 2, M Chisholm, H Tiziani, C Lindsay, N Gundrill. Best - Morwell:T Jiath,A Lovison, M Eliaser, L Dalziel,T Gray.Wonthaggi:HTiziani, E Dickison, S O’Halloran, C Lindsay, B Senior-Gibson, J Dickison.

Sale 2.1, 5.2, 7.5, 9.9 (63) d Warragul 3.3, 4.5, 5.7, 7.9 (51) Goals - Sale:F Stephenson 3, J Butcher 3, L Panwar, G Pirona, B Hall.Warragul:P Ireland 2, T Murfet, L Jinks, K Baker, H Cant, unknown.Best - Sale:B Hall, J Jones, K Cutler, B Pearce, R Beale, G Pirona.Warragul: P Ireland, T Murfet, T Gowans, P Carpenter, H Jinks, J Nooy.

LADDERS SENIORS LEONGATHA MOE SALE TRARALGON WONTHAGGI POWER MAFFRA MORWELL WARRAGUL DROUIN BAIRNSDALE

W 7 6 5 4 3 3 3 1 1 1

L 0 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 6

D 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0

F 727 543 519 618 522 487 399 374 389 417

A 304 361 449 389 461 450 503 630 691 757

% 239.14 150.42 115.59 158.87 113.23 108.22 79.32 59.37 56.30 55.09

PTS 28 24 20 16 14 12 12 6 4 4

RESERVES LEONGATHA WONTHAGGI POWER MAFFRA MOE SALE BAIRNSDALE MORWELL WARRAGUL TRARALGON DROUIN

W 7 6 5 4 3 3 2 2 1 1

L 0 1 2 3 4 4 4 4 6 6

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

F 621 590 599 347 269 284 335 300 295 157

A 115 231 188 426 352 401 523 513 616 432

% 540.00 255.41 318.62 81.46 76.42 70.82 64.05 58.48 47.89 36.34

PTS 28 24 20 16 12 12 10 10 4 4

THIRDS MAFFRA TRARALGON WARRAGUL BAIRNSDALE MOE DROUIN LEONGATHA MORWELL SALE WONTHAGGI POWER

W 7 5 4 4 4 3 3 2 2 1

L 0 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 6

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 446 415 460 427 361 371 279 325 321 297

A 209 253 209 413 497 400 435 386 464 436

% 213.40 164.03 220.10 103.39 72.64 92.75 64.14 84.20 69.18 68.12

PTS 28 20 16 16 16 12 12 8 8 4

Page 38 – Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 24 May, 2022

Magpies seal fifth victory on the trot Liam Durkin

SALE made it five wins in a row in Round 7 of Gippsland League football.

The Magpies were too strong for Warragul and got the job done 16.18 (114) to 7.11 (53) at Sale Oval.

Things didn’t get off to the brightest of starts for Sale, as the Gulls kicked three goals to one in the first quarter.

From there however it was all the Magpies.

The home side blew the match open in the second, adding nine goals to take a 38-point lead into the main break.

Warragul fought valiantly in the third, but the task eventually became too much and Sale was able to kick away to record a 61-point win.

The Magpies defence proved resolute in the last term, not allowing the Gulls to register a single major.

Sale playing coach Jack Johnstone was everywhere, and finished with 30 touches and five goals.

Amazingly, this was not enough to get in the best players. Those honours went to Jack McLaren, Will Leslie, Cooper Whitehill, Pat Tainsh and Mitch Thatcher.

Prime mover Shannen Lange was also in the best. Possibly the most accurate description of Lange the footballer was heard later that night in the Sale social rooms where it was said he ‘sees two seconds into the future’.

Leslie had the job on Warragul key forward Jed Lamb and kept him relatively quiet.

Leslie has had a terrific fortnight playing on two of the competitions premier forwards in Lamb and Moe’s Harry Pepper, who he kept goalless.

Best for Warragul was Nick Graham, Brayden Fowler and Nick Mulqueen.

Injured Sale star Zac Hurley carried the board for the day, and said the side responded well after the first break.

“They got the jump on us a bit but after quarter time Cooper Whitehill did a fair role for us, he stood up, the midfield battle swung our way and finally got some score on the board,” he said on the Sale FNC social media page.

The Magpies are now outright third on the ladder but have a challenging month ahead that includes trips to Traralgon and Leongatha.

The win over Warragul led in to a great night for Sale players past and present, who gathered for their annual reunion.

Johnstone addressed the audience, which was made up mostly of members and officials from the 2012 senior premiership, saying the Magpies of today were aiming to emulate the deeds of a decade ago.

A highlight of the evening came when a number of signed AFL jumpers were auctioned off to raise money for a fund established in memory of the late Justin McLay - a member of the Sale 2012 premiership.

Seeing the 2012 senior premiership cup and seeing the sheer size of it in the flesh, one couldn’t help but think - ‘be nice to have one of those.’

MAFFRA put up a good fight against Leongatha.

The Eagles stayed with the ladder leading Parrots for most of the contest, falling short in a competitive match by 20 points.

Maffra was only 14 points adrift at the last change before the professionalism and experience of Leongatha shone through as they won 13.11 (89) to 9.15 (69).

Despite the result, the Eagles would have taken confidence from the performance, especially considering the quality they were up against.

Looking at the team list, it is clear Leongatha did not take an overly weakened line-up to the Maffra Recreation Reserve, with names such as Tom Marriott, Aaron Heppell, Josh Hopkins and Jackson Harry all in the best players.

Maffra fought back hard after coughing up five goals to one in the first quarter, and went into half-time with a 20-point margin to overcome.

Leongatha was able to keep the Eagles at arm’s length for the rest of the contest, with the full-time margin the same as what it was at the main break.

Hudson Holmes continued his outstanding form to be among the best players for Maffra.

Others to play well were Ryan Auld, Alex Carr, Kade Renooy, Tom Jolly and Lachlan Channing, while youngster Jett Killoran kicked two goals.

While the Eagles were unable to achieve the result they were after and hand the

Maffra youngster Jett Killoran kicks his first goal in senior football in the match against Leongatha on Saturday.

Photo: Sam Crothers Parrots their first loss for the season, they may well have proved something that will be very valuable to the other eight clubs Leongatha is beatable.

MORWELL was the talk of the town last Saturday night.

The Tigers prevailed in a nail-biting contest over Wonthaggi, getting up by the barest of margins, 10.7 (67) to 9.12 (66).

A youthful Morwell showed great maturity to fight back from a 22-point deficit at halftime, hanging on for a memorable win in front of their home crowd.

Morwell had the fate of the game taken out of their hands, as a Power set shot right on the final siren faded in for a behind.

Tristen Waack was instrumental in the win, and received good support from Brandon McAuliffe, Tyler Hillier, Cody MacDonald and Tyler Brown.

Those checking the Morwell goal kickers would have noticed one name stand out in the form of Anthony Rosato. The former Morwell captain was thought to have played his last game for the club in 2021, but now that he has made an appearance, interest will abound to see how many times he pulls on the yellow and black this season.

Noah Anderson kicked two goals for Wonthaggi to be named best. Others to play well were Tim Knowles, Aiden Lindsay, Jack Hutchinson, Ryan Sparkes and Toma Huther.

TRARALGON overcame the hardest road trip in Gippsland football.

The Maroons made the long drive to Bairnsdale and returned home after a resounding 18.10 (118) to 6.11 (47) win.

The win was enough to keep Traralgon locked in outright fourth position on the ladder, and has established a stable platform on which to build, boasting the second-best percentage in the competition.

While a 71-point victory might have

suggested otherwise, the Maroons did not simply waltz through the park.

Scores were virtually level at half-time, but Traralgon was able to break away, kicking five goals to none in the third to get the game back on their terms.

Brett Eddy nabbed half a dozen majors, and Harvey Neocleous four.

Best for Traralgon was Luis D’Angelo, Adam Jaensch, Eddy, Luke Johnson, Tate Marsh and Tom Schneider.

Randal Stewart, Kieran Vickery and Cooper Vickery impressed for Bairnsdale.

MOE just can’t play well at Drouin.

In 2015 and 2018 the Lions didn’t kick a goal in the last quarter, in 2019 they were behind at half-time, and in 2017 they had to come back from a 31-point deficit at three quarter time to win.

It happened again on the weekend, only this time the Lions had to come back from 18-points down at three quarter time to defeat the Hawks on their home deck.

Although Moe kicked five goals to none in the last quarter to win 12.11 (83) to 11.7 (73), it was hardly a performance to inspire any confidence given what had transpired in the preceding three terms.

Coming up against a Drouin team on the bottom of the ladder, the second-placed Lions very nearly paid the price for committing the deadliest of sins - pride.

Moe forward Matt Barrand finished with four goals to be among the best players, while Bailey Humphrey, Scott Van Dyk, James Blaser, Ben Daniher and Riley Baldi stood out.

Some fortuitous timing allowed Victoria Country Under-18 representative Humphrey and Casey Demon Baldi to play for their local club, much to Moe’s benefit. It could be justifiably argued their presence played a significant hand in the result.

Tim Hancock, Aden Quirk and Tom Barr were best for Drouin.

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NORTH GIPPSLAND SCOREBOARD ROUND 7 SENIORS Sale City 5.2 13.3 17.7 21.10 (136) Cowwarr 0.1 1.3 1.5 3.6 (24) Goals - Sale City: J Kirkham 4, B Walker 4, T Carstairs 3, A Gray 3, B Nottle 2, B Brett 2, Z Angus, B Chivers, J Tollner. Cowwarr: B Coffey, A Barrett, unknown. Best - Sale City: B Safstrom, J Tollner, B Brett, J Kirkham, J Whitehill, B Nottle. Cowwarr: B Coffey, S Morgan, N Wozniak, J Casson, B Hood, K Stamers.

Churchill 4.4 9.6 11.6 13.8 (86) Woodside 0.1 2.2 3.4 7.6 (48) Goals - Churchill: B Holt 5, J Roe-Duggan 3, C Wangman 2, C Nickels 2, C Williams.Woodside: R Foat 2, C Whiteoak, N Stockdale, L Stockdale, D Waddell, Z Richards. Best - Churchill:A Mitchell, C Williams, B Flanigan, J Roe-Duggan, C Iorangi, J Fenech.Woodside: E Stephens, B Johnson, Jeremy Morgan, T King, Joshua Morgan, R Foat.

YYN 5.2 5.4 7.5 9.7 (61) TTU 3.2 5.2 7.2 8.6 (54) Goals -YYN: K Hughes 4, K Jennings, J Keyhoe, D Keyhoe, D Macdonald, B Burnett.TTU: G Sinclalir 2, L Willaton 2, J Neilson, L Albanese, R Hore, B Poel.

Best -YYN: C MacInnes, D Bentley, J Massese, B Burnett, K Jennings, D Shellcot.

TTU: M Mustoe, L Willaton, T Hourigan, J Barnes, R Hore, M Jacobsen.

Heyfield 7.7 17.15 25.19 30.25 (205) Gormandale 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) Goals - Heyfield: J Bedggood 10, K Graham 4, T Graham 3, T Birss 2, L Heasley 2, L Lemon 2, K Woodland 2, B Escreet, B Linaker, B Woodland, W Knight, X Woodland. Best - Heyfield: J Bedggood, K Graham, B Escreet, T Marchesi, J Beha, X Woodland. Gormandale: K Owen, T Atlee, B Heath, A Jenkin, I Copland, W Flanagan.

Rosedale 7.6 11.7 16.12 18.15 (123) Glengarry 5.0 7.3 9.3 13.5 (83) Goals - Rosedale: R Diamond 7, T Northe 5, T Love 3, L Stuckey, W Logan, S Tudor. Glengarry: J Hall 4, S Poulton 4, J Neagle 2, N Quenault, P Henry, M Ryan.

Best - Rosedale:T Northe, R Diamond, W Gaudion, R Burns, R Hildebrand, J Garrett. Glengarry: J Burgess, J Hall, P Henry, A May, P Brady, S Poulton.

RESERVES Sale City 3.0, 11.0, 14.1, 19.2 (116) d Cowwarr 0.1, 0.3, 1.6, 4.6 (30)

Goals - Sale City:A Tilley 4, A Heatherington 4, R Hurst 2, B Fleay 2, K Cook 2, H Bryant 2, B Russ 2, M Sack. Cowwarr: D Slottje 2, W Swan 2. Best - Sale City: L Bird, J Campbell, A Tilley, J Flint, H Bryant, B Russ. Cowwarr:W Swan, L Hegarty, A Smith, J Sutherland, S Wernham, L Low.

Woodside 4.4, 12.8, 20.10, 26.20 (176) d Churchill 1.0, 3.0, 3.3, 3.3 (21)

History was created at Sale City Football-Netball Club at the weekend, as Hudson and Josh Tollner became the first father-and-son combination to play senior football together at the Bulldogs.

Photo: Laurie Smyth

Goals - Woodside: M O’Sullivan 11, C Webb 5, Z Guttridge 4, A Jeffs 2, J Johannessen 2, C Witchell, P L’Hullier. Churchill: P Khamphawa 2, N Mudge. Best - Woodside: J Sinclair, Z Guttridge, A Jeffs, A Dean, M O’Sullivan, P L’Hullier. Churchill: P Khamphawa, C Boyce, B Whykes, B Mogford, E Blair, L Beedall.

TTU 2.1, 4.3, 6.5, 9.6 (60) d YYN 1.4, 3.5, 4.9, 6.10 (46)

Lopsided results order of Round 7

Goals - TTU: B White 7, N Albanese, B Hourigan.YYN: B Smith 2, A Anderson, S Simpson, J Zandt, J Redman. Best - TTU: B White, J Krekelberg, R Murdoch, N Albanese, B Fleming, T Busch.YYN:A Anderson, D Walshe, T Lawrey, S Gore, J Moore, D Smith.

IN a weekend that saw four of the top five sides play each other it seems odd that the biggest talking point seemingly occurred in the game that pitted two sides with a win apiece against each other.

But that’s how it was in the aftermath of a fascinating Round 7 of North Gippsland Football-Netball League action.

HEYFIELD entered their clash with Gormandale as hot favourites.

The Kangaroos were coming off their first win of the year and Gormandale was besieged by injury and unavailability.

But few if any would have foreseen what took place over the next four quarters of play.

Heyfield got back to their ruthless, unrelenting best and after kicking 7.7 (49) to no score in the first quarter the contest was over.

What unfolded from there was the stuff of nightmares for the Tigers - the Kangaroos kicked 10, eight and then five majors across the next three quarters to run away winners 35.25 (205) to no score.

Jesse Bedggood was irrepressible in front of the big sticks slamming home 10, with six other players kicking multiple goals with a staggering dozen Kangaroos all ending up kicking goals.

The shining light for Gormandale was again Kodie Owen who has been enormous so far this season, registering no less than five best on ground performances from his six outings.

First season coach Chris Potalej and club president Daniel Earl will have a job ahead of them this week keeping the players as upbeat as possible.

These two however have seen plenty of adversity over the years at Gormandale and are the right two blokes to get the job done.

The challenge here is for the players to throw their support behind the club leaders and show that Saturday was an aberration that won’t be accepted or repeated this year.

With Rosedale awaiting them this week and Yarram the week after it is important to build some momentum on and off the park as the club heads into its big clash with Glengarry on June 18 when Jarryd Roughead and many of the Tigers’ better players are likely to return.

Woodside 4.5, 5.7, 6.12, 8.15 (63) d Churchill 1.1, 2.4, 4.4, 5.4 (34)

Scott Berechree

For Heyfield, it will be a case of repeating the effort in the coming weeks and building some confidence coming into a tough run of games that sees them take on Churchill, Traralgon Tyers United and Yallourn Yallourn North after they head to Cowwarr this week in a game they would now surely be expected to win.

THE clash between Woodside and Churchill promised to be a ripping contest, with an undermanned Churchill making the trek to Wildcat territory with the home side coming off a near 100-point win.

If the game wasn’t over by quarter-time when the visitors led 28 points to one behind it surely was at the main break when Churchill headed to the away rooms leading 9.6 (60) to 2.2 (14).

Even with the game almost beyond dispute the contest only got hotter with several spot fires breaking out across the field.

Three players were given their marching orders and a Churchill player whisked away to hospital with suspected broken ribs following a heavy clash which saw the umpire pull out the pen and paper.

While all this was going on the ever green Brendan Holt was slotting goal after goal, finishing with five, while on-ball weapon Jake Roe-Duggan hit the scoreboard for the second week in a row finishing with three majors.

For Woodside, only Ryan Foat managed multiple goals in what was an ordinary day for the home side.

Things get no easier for the Wildcats, who now face TTU and YYN in a tough fortnight that could well define their season.

THE other game involving top four sides saw a much closer match-up with YYN taking all four quarters to get the better of a persistent TTU outfit.

After kicking five goals to three to open the contest the home side Jets’ looked to have things on their terms.

TTU had other ideas however and after limiting the Jets to only two points in the second term things were as good as even when both sides headed for the sheds at the long break.

The third quarter was an arm wrestle that saw both sides add a pair of majors to their scores, setting up an epic finish with YYN leading by just three points at the final

change. When Keenan Hughes kicked his fourth of the game the Jets led by just over a goal and that’s where the margin stayed with the home side eking out a hard-fought seven-point win, 9.7 (61) to 8.6 (54).

Campbell MacInnes, Dylan Bentley and Jai Massese were listed as better players for the winners.

For TTU, it was midfield bull Mitch Mustoe and Liam Willaton, one of two multiple goal kickers for the Bombers, noted as better players.

If their victory over Churchill didn’t tell the league then this hard-fought loss to the ladder leaders certainly did - TTU is the real deal.

SALE City, bolstered by the return of Bohdi Walker, dismantled Cowwarr in a dominant four quarter performance at home.

Jack Kirkham and Walker slotted four each for the winners, who increased their lead in every quarter and ultimately got the victory by 112 points, 21.10 (136) to 3.6 (24).

Blake Safstrom, Josh Tollner and Ben Brett were among the best for the winners while for the Saints it was Ben Coffey, Shane Morgan and Nick Wozniak listed as best.

THE final clash of the round opened with a bang.

Glengarry on the road to Rosedale slotted five goals straight in the first quarter.

Generally this would see the visiting side run into the quarter time huddle full of enthusiasm, however in this instance the Magpies actually trailed by 18 points as the siren sounded.

Rosedale had managed 13 scores and slotted 7.6 (48) While the scoring continued for both sides in a free flowing contest, sadly for the visiting Magpies so too did the scoring ratio and the home side ran away 40-point winners 18.15 (123) to 13.5 (83).

Midfield jet Rohan Diamond had a day out slotting seven goals with Thomas Northe helping himself to five in a best on ground effort for the Blues.

For Glengarry, it was Jackson Hall and Spencer Poulton with four goals each that led the way. Hall was joined by Jack Burgess and Paul Henry as the best three on the ground for the Magpies.

YARRAM had the bye.

Heyfield 6.5, 12.8, 17.10, 25.13 (163) d Gormandale 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 (24) Goals - Heyfield: B King 7, J Jackway 5, S Donahoe 3, B Dinsdale 3, P Unmack 2, R Bean 2, J Dinsdale, J Kuhnell, B Darby. Gormandale: H Ta’ala, P Doyle, B Thexton, C Potalej. Best - Heyfield: J Dinsdale, R Bean, B King, J Jackway, S Donahoe, R Smith.

Gormandale: D Pollard, J Green, G Swan, P Doyle, H Ta’ala, S Burgess.

Rosedale 2.2, 4.3, 5.5, 9.6 (60) d Glengarry 1.6, 4.8, 8.9, 8.10 (58)

Goals - Rosedale: B Hill 2, S Fox 2, A Von Lossberg, L Pacunskis, J Goodwin, B Watson, M Reid. Glengarry: S Kosterman 2, K King 2, L Little, Z Bezzina, C Schmidt, unknown.

Best - Rosedale: C Byers, D Maxwell, B Hill, S Fox, M Reid, L Goodwin. Glengarry: J Gee, K King, R Turner, D Holt, T May, D Glasson.

THIRDS Sale City 6.4, 11.7, 15.11, 18.12 (120) d Cowwarr 0.0, 0.1, 1.1, 5.1 (31)

Goals - Sale City: R Wilson 4, K McCulloch 3, M O’Brien 2, S Dean 2, B Tassie, N Jordan, M Musgrove, M Reid, B Wain, J Reid, D Howard. Cowwarr: K Bird 2, unknown 2, J Moon. Best - Sale City: R Wilson, S Dean, T Lock, B Wain, N Jordan, K McCulloch.

Cowwarr: J Davison, N Esler, R White, T Davison, L Meany.

Goals - Woodside: J Williams 3, S Brown 2, L Sketcher, F Cupples, H McLeod. Churchill: R Hardin 2, J Dowd, J Effenberg, T Crawford. Best - Woodside: J Williams, H McLeod, J Fythe, A Janssen, D Boyd, S Brown. Churchill:T DiCorato, N Mudge, J Answerth, J Williams, R Harding, J Dowd.

TTU 2.7, 3.9, 3.13, 4.15 (39) d YYN 0.2, 1.4, 3.5, 4.5 (29)

Goals - TTU: R Duguid 2, J Selwyn, S Duguid.YYN: O Portrer 2, J Garner 2. Best - TTU: B Bright, R Duguid, C Palmer, L Fox, T Little, R Edwards.YYN: J Garner, I Glibanovic, T Chak, JYun, R Porter, J Pheeney.

Heyfield 3.6, 10.11, 12.13, 12.13 (85) d Gormandale 2.1, 2.1, 2.1, 2.1 (13) Goals - Heyfield: E Phelan-Penson 3, I Wheeler 2, M Eastham 2, O Pearson, K Anderson, T Rose, J Hanratty, J Christian. Gormandale: J Canning, R Musgrove.

Best - Heyfield: B Harrington, M Eastham, K Hole, W Walters, I Wheeler, J Christian.

Gormandale: F Roscoe, J Walker, W Boulton, H Richards, N Copland.

Rosedale 2.0, 6.3, 8.8, 11.11 (77) d Glengarry 1.1, 1.1, 2.2, 4.5 (29)

Goals - Rosedale: C Moulton 2, O Smith 2, J Diamond 2, H Rowley 2, J Nikolajew, L Burgan, N Heathcote. Glengarry: B Bye, O Bradford, C Bartley, C Porter. Best - Rosedale: H Berry, D Ellis, J Nikolajew, J Pendrick, X Watson, J Edney, Glengarry: R O’Brien, S Burgess, L Healy, O Poulton.

LADDERS SENIORS YYN CHURCHILL YARRAM TTU WOODSIDE SALE CITY HEYFIELD ROSEDALE GLENGARRY GORMANDALE COWWARR

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% 255.31 257.76 126.81 211.73 161.54 143.52 111.79 90.99 54.69 18.62 21.78

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F 518 541 518 450 554 389 348 323 315 139 98

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NETBALL RESULTS GIPPSLAND LEAGUE - ROUND 7

d Drouin 8, Leongatha 33 d Maffra 30, Wonthaggi 42 d Morwell 20, Sale 45 d Warragul 7.

A GRADE: Traralgon 57 d Bairnsdale 36, Moe 61 d Drouin 34, Leongatha 54 d Maffra 37, Morwell 53 d Wonthaggi 35, Warragul 49 d Sale 30.

Ladder: Morwell 24 pts, Leongatha 24, Moe 20, Drouin 20, Wonthaggi 12, Traralgon 12, Warragul 8, Maffra 8, Sale 4, Bairnsdale 0.

B GRADE: Traralgon 76 d Bairnsdale 33, Moe 49 d Drouin 38, Leongatha 45 d Maffra 37, Morwell 40 d Wonthaggi 29, Sale 43 d Warragul 42.

C GRADE: Traralgon 40 d Bairnsdale 22, Drouin 34 d Moe 30, Maffra 32 d Leongatha 30, Morwell 40 d Wonthaggi 18, Sale 32 d Warragul 22.

17 AND UNDER: Traralgon 44 d Bairnsdale 34, Drouin 33 d Moe 17, Leongatha 27 d Maffra 22, Wonthaggi 28 d Morwell 25, Sale 62 d Warragul 17.

15 AND UNDER: Traralgon 54 d Bairnsdale 33, Moe 30 d Drouin 9, Maffra 39 drew Leongatha 39, Wonthaggi 34 d Morwell 29, Sale 90 d Warragul 3.

13 AND UNDER: Traralgon 44 d Bairnsdale 29, Moe 20

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A GRADE: Sale City 64 d Cowwarr 34, Woodside 38 d Churchill 23, YYN 44 d TTU 27, Heyfield 37 d Gormandale 17, Glengarry 61 d Rosedale 51, Yarram bye.

Ladder: Woodside 24 pts, Sale City 20, Glengarry 20, Yarram 12, Churchill 12, Rosedale 12, YYN 12, Cowwarr 12, Heyfield 8, Gormandale 4, TTU 0.

B GRADE: Sale City 58 d Cowwarr 14, Woodside 49 d Churchill 40, YYN 42 drew TTU 42, Heyfield 52 d Gormandale 41, Rosedale 48 d Glengarry 44, Yarram bye.

C GRADE: Sale City 46 d Cowwarr 26, Woodside 44 d Churchill 28, TTU 46 d YYN 33, Gormandale 42 d Heyfield 27, Rosedale 37 d Glengarry 28, Yarram bye.

D GRADE: Sale City 47 d Cowwarr 20, Woodside 34 d Churchill 24, TTU 35 d YYN 13, Gormandale 29 d Heyfield 20, Rosedale 37 d Glengarry 28, Yarram bye.

17 AND UNDER: Sale City 80 d Cowwarr 10, Woodside 42 d Churchill 17, TTU 41 d YYN 13, Heyfield 51 d Gormandale 12, Glengarry 35 d Rosedale 25, Yarram bye.

15 AND UNDER: Sale City 89 d Cowwarr 2, Woodside 20 d Churchill 15, TTU 42 d YYN 6, Heyfield 27 d Gormandale 21, Rosedale 54 d Glengarry 17, Yarram bye.

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A GRADE: Wy Yung 52 d Boisdale-Briagolong 36, Lakes Entrance 57 d Lucknow 30, Lindenow 43 d OSR 40, Stratford bye.

Ladder: Wy Yung 28 pts, Boisdale-Briagolong 24, Lakes Entrance 20, Stratford 16, Lindenow 12, Lucknow 8, Orbost Snowy Rovers 4.

B GRADE: Wy Yung 38 d Boisdale-Briagolong 28, Lakes Entrance 35 d Lucknow 23, Lindenow 34 d OSR 24, Stratford 47 d Paynesville 33.

C GRADE: Wy Yung 28 d Boisdale-Briagolong 19, Lucknow 30 d Lakes Entrance 27, Lindenow 41 d OSR 22, Stratford 38 d Paynesville 22.

D GRADE: Boisdale-Briagolong 50 d Wy Yung 17, Lakes Entrance 38 d Lucknow 11, OSR 37 d Lindenow 22, Stratford 44 d Paynesville 8.

17 AND UNDER: Boisdale-Briagolong 33 d Wy Yung 29, Lucknow 37 d Lakes Entrance 22, Lindenow 43 d OSR 13, Stratford bye.

15 AND UNDER: Boisdale-Briagolong 54 d Wy Yung 16, Lucknow 56 d Lakes Entrance 34, Lindenow 25 d OSR 22, Stratford 25 d Paynesville 11.

Maffra netballers Chloe Felsbourg and Chloe Smith made their A Grade debut at the weekend.

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United’s week off

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SALE United had the weekend off in the Latrobe Valley Soccer League as catch-up matches were scheduled.

We say scheduled, with Fortuna getting the three points without even travelling to East Gippsland, as the Easties forfeited their senior and reserve matches on Sunday.

The points move Fortuna ahead of Moe into third position on the ladder.

Moe dropped back to fifth spot after Newborough/ Yallourn United defeated Traralgon City 7-0.

Sale United will host Fortuna in Sale on Sunday.

Over history, the Lions have had the wood over the Swans, winning 60 of the 88 matches played.

Sale has won 18 times and there has been 10 draws.

BRIDGE

SALE BRIDGE CLUB Monday, May 16 Results: 1 A Hensen & N Jones, 2 H Gault & R Hides, 3 L Robinson & L Thomson.

Wednesday, May 18 Results: 1 L Robinson, L Thomson, D Hudson & G Campbell Thursday, May 19 Results: 1 A De Witt & W Smits, 2 D D’Arcy & C Forcadela, 3 M Castle & C Jenkins

GOLF

SALE GOLF CLUB Stableford, Saturday, May 21 Men’s A Grade winner: S Harrap (5) 38 pts, runner-up: J Rietschel (12) 35 pts.

Men’s B Grade winner: J Ball (30) 38 pts, runner-up: S Williams (22) 37 pts c/b.

Ladies winner: K Manze (14) 30 pts, runner-up: M Johns (23) 28 pts.

DTL: M Krusic 37 pts, F Simmons 35 pts, L Dowsett 33 pts, B Cashman 33 pts, P Counahan 33 pts, P Ray 32 pts c/b.

NTP: J Ball (3rd), S Harrap (6th), P Cousin (11th, 14th).

Stableford, Wednesday, May 18 Men’s A Grade winner: J Simic (4) 35 pts, runner-up: B Carter (13) 34 pts.

Men’s B Grade winner: J Ball (30) 36 pts, runner-up: M Jones (19) 35 pts.

MAFFRA GOLF CLUB Maffra Golf Club Bowl, Friday, May 20 Division 1: O Kennedy (Heyfield) 36 pts.

Division 2: C Munday (Maffra) 35 pts.

Division 3: J Benson (Sale) 34 pts.

Ladies Stableford, Thursday, May 19 Team competition winner: J Mactier/S Ragonesi 34 pts, runner-up: S Burnett/S Horsford 32 pts.

DTL: K Gallagher/M Day 32 pts, N Pratt/L Dunsmuir 31 pts, C Munday/J Cronin 30 pts, R Walker/L Templeton 30 pts, L Noble/D Mulcahy 29 pts, M Killeen/D Lanigan 29 pts, E Hatwell/M Wrigglesworth 28 pts, C Cameron/K Boyle 27 pts, J Vardy/V McConnell 26 pts, K Barbour/M Bates 25 pts, J Marchesi/L Higgins 24 pts, S Marsden/C Lovi 24 pts, F Moulton/R Hall 23 pts, H Noble/C Donahoe 23 pts, L Reynolds/R Stewart 23 pts.

SENIOR LADDER: Pegasus 21, Falcons 19, Fortuna 17, Newborough/Yallourn 16, Moe 15, Monash 7, Sale United 7, Churchill 5, Traralgon City 4, East Gippsland 2.

Apology Heyfield’s Lee Wojcinski, Olga Kennedy and Leigh Anton.

Heyfield success THIRTEEN clubs were represented in the Maffra Golf Club bowl on Friday.

A total of 66 ladies teed it up in perfect conditions, conducive to good scores.

The Heyfield team of Lee Wojcinski, Olga Kennedy and Leigh Anton won the bowl with a haul of 98 points.

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SALE Turf Club is playing host to a bumper eightrace thoroughbred racing meeting tomorrow.

The richest race on the program is the opening event, the Welcome Finn Parker Evans Maiden Plate (1000m) for the two-year-olds.

The race is worth $35,000, but includes a VOBIS Gold 2YO Horse Owners Bonus of $20,000, Super VOBIS Owners Bonus of $8400 and Super VOBIS Nominators Bonus of $20,000.

With that in mind, it is not a surprise to see leading trainers Phillip Stokes, Team Snowden and Matt Laurie accept with debutants.

Stokes has Chambers Bay, who will be ridden by jockey Zac Spain, fresh from a Group 1 victory aboard Lombardo in The Goodwood at Morphettville on Saturday.

Chambers Bay is a colt by Spieth, who will need to overcome a tricky draw, after coming up with barrier 14.

Peter and Paul Snowden will travel up the Princes Highway with Rain Lord, a juvenile by the speedy Lord of the Sky. Like Chambers Bay, Rain Lord has drawn the car park, coming up with the outside barrier.

Laurie has Highland Girl, a daughter of Highland Reel out of the mare Esprit Rossa.

The horse to beat could well come from the raced brigade, most notably Winning Revolution from the Peter Moody stable.

Winning Revolution was touched out by Aitch Two Oh in a Listed event in Adelaide on debut, but gets Luke Nolen and a good gate.

Eros, who has started odds-on favourite in his two career starts, is likely to have a number of admirers with Jye McNeil in the saddle for Team Freedman.

The other seven races on the program are sponsored by the Gippsland Times.

They include a Benchmark 70 Handicap (1000m), three Benchmark 64 handicaps over 1400m, 1600m and 2200m, and three maidens.

Racing is from 12.25pm, with the last at 4.25pm.

Coverage of the meeting is available on Racing. com (Channel 68), RSN and SENTrack.

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Kennedy won the Division 1 section with 36 points.

Maffra’s Chris Munday was successful in Division 2 on 35 points.

Sale golfer Jenny Benson took out Division 3 thanks to her 34 points.

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THE Gippsland Times apologises for a word used in last week’s North Gippsland football report (17/5/22).

The intention of the author was not to cause offence by its use.

But following a number of complaints, it is clear to see it was a poor choice of word and considered offensive by many people.

The Gippsland Times extends an unreserved apology to the Gormandale Football-Netball Club, its players, officials, members and supporters for any offence, inconvenience or distress caused as a result of the use of the word.

We wish the Tigers well for the remainder of their North Gippsland Football-Netball League campaign.

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OVERSEAS ODYSSEY AHEAD Tom Parry

Pool prodigy Jack Green.

POOL prodigy Jack Green is continuing to go from strength to strength.

A fixture of the Wellington and Latrobe Valley billiards scene, Green is preparing to represent Australia at two international tournaments in October.

The first of those tournaments is the World Blackball Championships in Albi, France from October 8 to 15, with Green part of the Australian Under-23 team.

Following that, he will participate in the World 8-Ball Pool Championships in Killarney, Ireland from October 19-27 with the Under-19s squad.

His participation in the latter tournament has been a long time coming, having qualified for the Australian side back in 2019.

“I qualified sixth in the singles, which got me first emergency for the 8-ball side; then one player pulled out, which got me the spot in the 8-ball team,” Green said.

At present, the youngster is excited rather than nervous about travelling overseas – “the nerves haven’t really kicked-in” – and is currently raising funds to help with expenses.

“We’re trying to get our local leagues to help me a little bit, and we’re having a few fundraisers at Bunnings, selling a few sausages as well, so that’ll help me,” Green said.

Additionally, Big Country Carpentry – Green’s

employer – has sponsored $500, while there are also plans for fundraising tins at Sporting Legends in Sale.

Given the support he’s received so far, it’s clear that the community sees great potential in Green and a successful international career is not out of the question.

And yet, despite all the hype, Green himself is staying humble and modest.

“I’d love to go to more world championships, but at the moment, my main goal is just to practice hard,” Green said.

“And there’s a new competition out called the Pockets Pro Series, so my other goal is to eventually make that.”

Porky’s shake off gallant Phoenix Laurie Smyth

PORKY’S defeated Phoenix in last Wednesday night’s touch competition in an exciting game with 10 players scoring.

In the opening minutes it was a standoff between the defences when Phoenix player, Kyung Stewart, broke through to score the first try.

Phoenix replied with tries through Craig Roberts and Leigh Mawley.

Mackenzie Laskowski added a second try to the Phoenix tally which was quickly answered

by Porky’s Alana Ogilvy.

At the half-time break Porky’s had a narrow 3-2 lead.

The second-half saw Porky’s add five tries while keeping Phoenix to just two.

Porky’s second-half scorers were Mawley, Roberts, David Ropeti, Dai Rushdi and Steve Wright.

Ropeti’s try followed by a 50m run down the sideline.

Best players were Rushdi, Mawley, Stewart, Ogilvy and Mackenzie Laskowski with Lexi Laskowski winning the encouragement award.

Longford Trailer Hire has continued its winning ways with a strong performance against the Mustangs.

This was a game of two distinct halves with Longford making three tries to two in the first half, however in the second-half, Longford upped the ante adding four tries to just one.

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The 7-3 final scoreline did not really reflect the closeness of the contest as the Mustangs continued to make Longford earn every try that they made.

Mason Annear and Isla McCarthy each made two tries with one each to Rhiannon Massey, Jack Neesham and Brodie Towers.

Neesham has snuck under the radar and often his play resulted in a teammate scoring the try.

Antonio Keddie-Grandeza top scored for the Mustangs with two tries.

Ryan Rosenberger scored one.

Best players were Oscar Crunden-Smith, Corey Siebel, Brodie Towers, McCarthy and Nicola Rosenberger.

Unfortunately, the Pink Panthers had to forfeit their game against The Drop Kicks.

Tomorrow night at 6.30pm Longford plays Pink Panthers [referee Mustangs] and Porky’s play The Drop Kicks [referee Phoenix].

At 7.20pm Mustangs play Phoenix [referee Longford].

Longford Trailer Hire remain on top of the ladder with 39 points and 168.8 per cent followed by The Drop Kicks 36 & 200.0, Porky’s 26 & 93.3, Mustangs 25 & 76.5, Pink Panthers 19 & 77.5 and Phoenix 17 & 56.3.

Three wins for Maffra In the foggy evening at GRSC, Maffra’s open team prepare for a penalty corner. From left, Nathan White, Hamish MacGregor, Hayden Stewart, Clayton Alcock, Lachie White, Mark Humphris and Tim Valette.

Photo: Contributed IN their Round 3 encounter, Maffra hosted Swan Reach on Saturday afternoon and evening at the GRSC hockey field in beautiful conditions during the day and cold foggy conditions in the evening.

All games were competitive with Maffra winning the women’s, Under-18 and Under-15 matches.

Swan Reach won the Open and Under-13 matches.

The Open match saw the young Maffra team come up against a strong Swan Reach side. Swan Reach applied pressure right from the first ball with great speed and control.

Swan Reach scored twice in the first half via David Comer.

In the second-half, Swan Reach continued to dominate with goals to Harry Broad, Riley Simpson, Josh Ward and Molly Ward, finishing with a 6-0 win.

The women’s match was highly competitive.

After Maffra scored two early goals via Beth Roberts and Adelle O’Doherty, Molly Ward kept

Swan Reach in the game with a goal before half-time.

Maffra added two further goals in the second-half through O’Doherty and Kate Steinmann, before Ward added her second.

The match ended with Maffra winning 4-2.

The junior matches were all very tight games between two strongly performing clubs.

The Under-18 match was an exciting match that ended 3-2 in favour of Maffra.

Hamish MacGregor scored twice for Maffra and Nikolas Valette added the third. Josh Ward scored twice for Swan Reach.

The Under-15 match was a tense contest with just one goal separating the teams, scored by Maffra’s Daniel Neaves.

The Under-13 game was also an exciting match with the young Maffra team working hard to push Swan Reach, losing 3-2.

Swan Reach’s goals were scored by Ayrton Corben, Cole Murphy and Zakari Shieffelbein.

Otto Humphris and Connor Johnston scored Maffra’s goals.