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Deluge A bird’s eye view over the Longford area provides a whole new perspective on the extent of flooding. This amazing aerial shot was taken by local photographer Lotje McDonald. More about the floods inside.

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GIPPSLAND’S role in the nation’s transition to renewable energy continues to gather momentum, with planning underway for a $100 million solar farm in Hopkins Rd, Fulham.

The farm is the second in a joint venture between local businesses WK and MA Ferguson and Marathon Electrical, and will be supported by a third project to create an Australian Renewables Academy in Sale for training a renewables workforce.

The 80MW solar farm with battery storage of up to 80MWh will be built on 400 acres of farmland in Hopkins Rd, Fulham, and will co-exist with grazing activities on the site.

It is expected to produce enough energy to power 25,000 homes, and will help boost renewable energy supply in Gippsland alongside the consortium’s 44MW solar farm at Perry Bridge, which recently received state government planning approval.

The Perry Bridge project is estimated to cost about $70 million (excluding batteries).

Subject to approvals, construction of both the Fulham and Perry Bridge projects is expected to be completed by early 2023.

Solis RE is also behind the Gippsland Renewable Energy Park, a proposed large scale renewable energy park in Giffard West.

While the Gippsland Renewable Energy Park is in the early feasibility stages, stage one of the project is proposed to consist of up to 500MW of solar generation and up to 500MWh of battery storage.

The construction cost is estimated at $1.2 billion for stage one of the project, and the energy park will form a critical part of Victoria’s energy future.

The proposed site comprises about 10,000 acres of agricultural land and, like Fulham, will co-exist with existing grazing activities on the site.

All projects are part of the group’s ambitious, ‘Project Repowering Gippsland’ proposal to secure Gippsland’s renewable energy needs.

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On the road to renewables

Gippsland will continue to play a pivotal role in the energy mix for the state with wind, solar and battery storage, as new projects edge closer to making it off the drawing board.

From page 1 are working with other local organisations to create a training academy in Sale.

The Australian Renewables Academy is expected to provide the specialist skills and knowledge required to secure a robust and secure renewable energy workforce.

It is currently reviewing potential sites in the Sale area.

Solis’s website described Project Repowering Gippsland’s objective as being to “reduce the burden on the grid whilst focusing on cleaner ways to produce energy”.

“Project Repowering Gippsland’s primary objective will be to focus on solar and battery power, then other green power alternatives such as hydrogen,” it states.

“It will leverage off the existing transmission network in place from coal power plants whilst providing reliable, efficient, low cost power and big battery storage so that power is dispatched according to demand.

“The project will firm up the supply and reliability of distribution of power in the region, which currently suffers from supply and voltage issues.”

The consortium says the project will provide “substantial economic benefit” to the region by enabling business owners to enter into commercial power purchase agreements at reduced rates to the current market.

Detailed site assessments and designs are currently underway for the $100 million Fulham solar farm (excluding batteries), with a formal period of community consultation to be completed in the coming months, prior to submission of a planning application to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

Marathon Electrical director Brett Singh said the partners were “very excited by the ongoing progress and support for these projects”.

“We have had significant interest from the local community and industry regarding the projects and are well advanced in discussions with AusNet regarding connecting the projects to the grid,” he said.

Mr Singh said partners intended to create opportunities for all members of the Gippsland community through supported training and work readiness programs.

“The Australian Renewables Academy will ensure that the economic and social benefits of the rapidly developing renewables sector are realised by the local community through the development of a well trained workforce, with transferable skills to make the most of the employment opportunities in the sector,” he said.

Mr Singh said the academy would develop courses and connections with education providers that were relevant to industry and could be delivered Australia-wide.

Bridge over muddy waters Muddied floodwaters at the Swing Bridge, Longford.

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Recovery underway, but more rain is coming

Man dies in floodwaters

A MAN in his 60s was found dead in floodwaters in Woodside last Thursday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to Starlings Lane about 1.45pm after a resident notified them of a vehicle almost submerged in floodwaters.

Officers attended and confirmed that a deceased man, possibly aged in his 60s, was in the vehicle.

A rescue team recovered the man’s body.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner, and the circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated.

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RECOVERY efforts are underway across Wellington Shire following last week’s destructive weather, as authorities keep one eye on this week’s forecast.

As predicted, an east coast low passed over Gippsland last Wednesday night, bringing record rain to some parts of the region, while howling winds with gusts of more than 100 kilometres per hour ripped apart trees and powerlines.

Between Wednesday and Saturday, rainfall totals of 80 to 190mm were recorded in the Thomson River catchment, with an isolated higher total of 290mm at the Thomson-Yarra Divide.

Widespread flooding in the days following have closed roads, damaged properties and swept away assets.

Floodwaters have claimed one life locally — a man in his 60s was found dead in floodwaters at Starlings Lane, Woodside, on Thursday afternoon.

AusNet Services’ 600-strong field crew have been working around the clock, restoring power to 167,000 of its customers since Wednesday.

At the time the Gippsland Times went to print yesterday morning, 24,648 customers on AusNet Service’s network were waking up to their fifth day without power.

A moderate flood warning was still in place for Thomson River downstream of Wandocka and Sale, while a minor flood warning was in place for the Gippsland Lakes.

River heights across Wellington Shire were either steady or falling, with below minor levels recorded everywhere except Flooding Creek — part of the Thomson River catchment — which was showing steady, moderate flooding at Sale Wharf, at a height of three metres.

An emergency warning encouraging Sale residents near the Thomson to leave immediately was downgraded on Friday afternoon to a major flood warning.

The South Gippsland Highway between Sale and Longford closed about 7pm on Friday night, but reopened Saturday morning, after Flooding Creek peaked below major flood levels at 3.45 metres about 10pm on Friday night.

Cowwarr Weir and Licola were not so lucky, with both experiencing major flooding on Thursday.

The Seaspray township was also affected by widespread flooding and high winds tore the roof from one house.

The Avon River peaked at 6.89 metres on Thursday afternoon, and an emergency warning was issued for the Stratford, Briagolong, Boisdale and Valencia Creek areas, with residents living near the Avon River urged to leave before conditions became too dangerous.

As local residents know all too well, the Avon is quick to rise and quick to fall, and was well below minor flood levels in Stratford at 2.62m yesterday morning.

Drugs, cash seized

LOCAL police have charged a 40-year-old Stratford man and a 26-year-old Sale woman with drug trafficking offences following a search of an address in Macalister St, Sale.

Officers from Wellington Crime Investigation and Wellington Divisional Tasking units executed a search warrant at the address on June 4 and allegedly seized a significant quantity of drugs and cash.

Taking stock of rural crime

Yarram SES volunteers clear roads in the shire’s south.

WELLINGTON area police are urging residents who see or hear of unusual movements of stock — including the movement by suspicious or unknown vehicles or people — to record details and notify police as soon as possible.

In response to increases in rural crime across the state, police are asking that people take note of the time, date and location of suspicious events, and take down a description of vehicles and people involved.

Police also asked people to take photos, if it is safe to do so.

A police spokesperson said the sooner crimes were reported, the greater the chance of identifying offenders.

Residents concerned about suspicious activity should phone the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 and make a non-urgent report, or phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to make an anonymous report.

For immediate police assistance, always phone 000.

Find out more about preventing and reporting rural crime at police.vic.gov.au/

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Stratford SES reported local units had three rescues on Thursday from cars caught in rising flood waters, with another in Sale on Friday, while SES volunteers in Sale spent their Friday hand-filling 3000 sandbags.

As the control agency for flood response, local SES units reminded residents to drive carefully as trees were still falling around the district, and if motorists see emergency services crews working with lights flashing, they must slow to 40kmh.

While the worst has passed, the Bureau of Meteorology predicts a low pressure system and trough will cross Victoria and Bass Strait on Wednesday, with another trough moving over south-western Victoria on Thursday as the low deepens east of Bass Strait.

The system will bring showers in Sale from Wednesday to Saturday, expected to drop a maximum of 19mm locally, but potentially higher rainfall totals and snow above 1200 metres in the alpine region.

Southern Rural Water has been performing small releases under 5000 megalitres per day at Lake Glenmaggie, and expected the reservoir to fill at the weekend.

It was at 85.2 per cent capacity at the time of print.

Ahead of “another significant rain event” forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, Southern Rural Water staff worked during the weekend clearing debris from water storages. “[Southern Rural Water] will continue to monitor conditions as the forecasts for the next event stabilise,” the water authority reported on Sunday afternoon.”

Yesterday morning, several roads were still closed across Wellington Shire because of flooding, including Bengworden Rd between Stratford-Bengworden Rd and Clydebank Rd, and the Traralgon-Maffra

Rd and Sale-Heyfield Rd near Tinamba.

Canal Rd near the Port of Sale was still floodaffected yesterday morning, as was nearby Waterworks Rd and a number of other roads in the Desailly’s Flats area.

Stewarts Lane was underwater at Weirs Crossing between Stratford and Maffra, and some roads in the Valencia Creek area were also still closed.

Down south, Carrajung-Woodside Rd near Woodside, Brewery Rd in Alberton and some roads in the Gormandale-Carrajung area were flooded at the time of print, and Grand Ridge Rd was closed from Balook to Yarram.

Wellington Shire’s south was hit hard by the extreme weather, with AusNet Service’s outages tracker showing more than 450 customers still without power south of the Princes Highway yesterday morning.

Yarram SES unit reported the eastern region received more than 827 requests for assistance between 9am Wednesday and 11pm Thursday, with Yarram SES recording 150 of those alone — “and that number continues to climb”.

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Many residents in the Traralgon Creek area were trapped in their homes by rising flood waters last week, and had to be evacuated via helicopter.

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GIPPSLAND Emergency Relief Fund has launched an appeal for financial donations to provide flood-affected residents with immediate support.

GERF spokesperson Barry Whitehead announced the new appeal following confirmed reports of multiple property evacuations and damage in the Latrobe and Wellington shires.

While the full extent of the damage is not yet known, councils have activated emergency relief plans and already know of people needing immediate help.

“It is likely that many Gippsland residents will be affected by flood waters,”MrWhitehead said.

Money raised by GERF is distributed quickly to affected Gippslanders for discretionary use while insurance and government claims are being processed, helping give access to emergency resources like food and temporary

accommodation.

MrWhitehead has said Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund had always received strong support from the community and businesses,both from within the region and further afield.

“Unfortunately, Gippslanders are all too familiar with the devastating impacts fire,flood and other natural disasters can have on our region,” he said.

“That said, we’ve always been able to rely on the goodwill of locals and friends from other communities to dig deep and give what they can during these trying times.

“So we’re asking local community members and corporate citizens, neighbours and friends from other communities to think about the plight of flood-affected Gippsland communities and give whatever they can.”

Donations can be made via direct bank

transfer (BSB: 083 932, account number: 740196862), Paypal via www.gerf.org.au, or at any at any branch of the NAB acrossAustralia.

Donations more than $2 are tax deductible.

Residents affected by flooding should phone their local council municipal recovery manager, who will assess the applicant’s situation and make a referral to GERF where applicable.

Mr Whitehead said Gippslanders whose principal place of residence was affected by floodwater, along with farmers experiencing loss of fences,fodder or livestock,may be eligible for payment.

The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund was established in 1978, and is operated by local volunteers for Gippsland communities affected by natural disaster events.

For information visit www.gerf.org.au, or phone Mr Whitehead on 0418 594 175.

Sightseers are adding to stress of animals A LOCAL wildlife carer is urging motorists to obey ‘road closed’ signs, saying motorists are adding to the stress of animals forced from their homes by flooding.

Lynne Amore said sightseers were compounding the stress of animals seeking refuge on what little high ground they could find.

She said some sightseers were ignoring road block signs driving and walking where they shouldn’t be, scaring already exhausted wet and cold wildlife back into the water.

“There are plenty of places to go take a look — it’s all around you,” she said.

“Stop breaking the law and risking others, including wildlife, by going beyond the signs.”

Local photographer Lotje McDonald, who captured today’s front page aerial image which depicts the extent of flooding in the Sale and Longford area, agreed, saying she was mortified at seeing

A frightened wallaby hides in long grass by a roadside at Longford after swimming in floodwaters to reach a patch of dry land.

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“Unbelievable,” she said.

“Wallabies are freaking out as they had nowhere to go ...water on both sides of the road, and only a little bit of long grass to hide in.

“They can swim or hop in water, but only for short time before getting exhausted.”

Ms Amore said Wildlife Victoria and local rescuers were called and attended to distressed animals, adding only appropriately trained and registered people were allowed to intervene where native wildlife was concerned.

“A wildlife emergency where multiple animals are impacted is a team effort,” she said.

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Flood relief available

On Saturday morning, the Port of Sale was recording moderate flooding at a height of 3.3 metres.

Photo: David Braithwaite

The boardwalk at Sale Common was more popular with local fish than people at the weekend.

Photo: Sarah Luke

SOME financial relief has been made available to those affected by the floods.

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester estimated a damage bill of more than $100 million across the region, and several months spent in clean up and recovery.

“The full extent of damage will become clearer as flood waters recede but there’s been an impact on hundreds of buildings, personal vehicles, machinery, roads, community infrastructure and local waterways, including the Cowwarr Weir,” he said.

The Personal Hardship Assistance Program assists people experiencing financial hardship because of a single house fire or a natural disaster-related emergency such as bushfire, flood, severe storm, or earthquake.

Emergency relief assistance may be available for up to seven days after the emergency event.

For those with homes that have been damaged, destroyed and are now unhabitable, the Personal Hardship Assistance Program assists people experiencing financial hardship because of flood or severe storm.

A one-off payment is provided to help meet immediate needs, including emergency food, shelter, clothing, medication and accommodation, after a needs assessment is carried out to determine eligibility.

Payments are up to $560 per adult and $280 per child (up to a maximum of $1960 per eligible family) and are distributed via a prepaid debit card.

For more information, phone Wellington Shire Council’s relief line on 1300 137 218, or email emergencyhardshippayments@dffh.vic.gov.au

The South Gippsland Highway between Longford and Sale currently has water views on either side, after the Willow Park at Rosedale was still inundated by the Latrobe and Thomson rivers broke their banks.

Latrobe River on Saturday.

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The view from the Longford Swing Bridge usually shows where the Latrobe Parts of Swing Bridge Drive remain underwater, while the bridge itself remains and Thomson rivers meet. At the moment, the junction is indistinguishable. high and dry.

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Recovery underway, with more rain on the way

The unit also received two requests to assist an ambulance as a result of fallen trees, and attended a car crash in Alberton.

Across the shire, dairy farmers left without power reported having to dump their milk.

Cows still have to be milked regularly to prevent them from drying off, and while generators could power the milking equipment, some had no way of keeping the milk refrigerated.

A Wellington Shire Council relief hub opened in Yarram yesterday for anyone still affected by power outages to eat a hot meal, have a shower, use the internet and receive access to support.

AusNet Services were on-hand with care packs, bottled water and power banks to re-charge phones.

Those who weren’t able to attend the relief hub were encouraged to phone the Wellington Relief Line on 1300 137 218 to access support.

Hot barbecue dinners were put on by local service clubs in Devon North and Woodside, while Yarram Recreation Reserve and Devon North Public Hall opened their doors for people to receive hot showers.

Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund is taking financial donations for flood-affected residents in Gippsland.

Donations can be made via direct transfer – (BSB

083 932, account number: 740196862), Paypal via www.gerf.org.au, or at any at any NAB branch across Australia.

For more information, visit www.gerf.org.au email info@gerf.org.au or phone 0408 294 331 or 0409 023 707.

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Merriman Creek near Seaspray.

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A swollen Weirs Crossing on Saturday.

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Birds enjoy the novelty of taking up residence on a newly-created island in a flooded paddock at Llowalong on Saturday.

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Council is set to adopt its budget tonight David Braithwaite

SUBMISSIONS received by Wellington Shire Council are unlikely to see major changes to its 2021-21 budget.

Council will formally adopt the budget during tonight’s meeting.

Council received 11 written submissions for its draft budget, while six verbal submissions were made during a special council meeting on May 27.

If council follows the advice of its officers, the submissions won’t have a major financial effect on the budget.

Following a submission from the Stratford Recreation Reserve committee, council will provide some funding towards the design and cost planning work for the extension of the reserve social rooms.

Council will also allocate funding, contingent on a contribution from the Yarram and District Adult Riding Club, for an equestrian facility at the Yarram Recreation Reserve.

The outdoor arena project is included in the reserve master plan and is the minimum infrastructure required to undertake equestrian and pony club activities.

The Seaspray Reserves Committee of Management made two submissions requesting funding for works across the town.

In response to its request for a pump track, a council officer pointed out its Youth Play Plan did not identify Seaspray as a town for such a facility because of the low number of youth living there, leaving the track poorly-utilised outside holiday periods.

“Council, however, will investigate other options that could be implemented for holiday periods,” the recommendation to council stated.

The extension of the pathway to complete the loop along Centre Rd and eventually along Main Rd has been prioritised for the 2022-23 budget.

The committee asked that a dump point be installed for self-contained campers, to which it was pointed out the town’s caravan park had one.

“The Seaspray Reserves Committee of Management may wish to investigate whether the caravan park operators are prepared to allow other campers to use the dump point for a small fee,” the council officer responded.

Council is unlikely to build the long-campaigned for off-road from Seaspray to The Honeysuckles.

“Council has now undertaken an assessment

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of planning requirements and costings for the construction of the requested path,” a council officer responded.

“Given the high cost to plan, construct and maintain a path between Seaspray and The Honeysuckles, council does not support this submission and will instead continue to focus on the priorities identified in council’s urban path program.”

In response to a request to build a footpath along Cedar St, Sale, an officer responded that a shared path was unlikely to happen within the next five years.

Council will, however, investigate drainage concerns in the street.

Following calls for changes to the rating system from members of the farming community, the recommendation was made for council to continue providing a farm rate differential, 20 per cent less than the general rates applied to residential, commercial and industrial properties,“to ensure equity across the competing challenges and requirements of each sector”.

There has also been additional money budgeted for the new litter bin contract, a tourism study in Port Albert and the Yarram growth strategy project, which were not related to public submissions received.

If adopted, the budget will include $48.24 million in capital works, including $44.09 million in new projects.

Revenue from the rates will increase by 1.5 per cent in line with the state government rate cap, plus there will be rises in the garbage charge and EPA levy.

Councillors will meet tonight via Skype from 6pm, and the meeting can be viewed live on council’s YouTube page.

Questions and comments to the meeting must be submitted by 1pm today via the comments page at www.wellington.vic.gov.au/council/council-meetings or emailed to askcouncil@wellington.vic.gov.au

Council is unlikely to build a long-campaigned for off-road path from Seaspray to The Honeysuckles, citing high costs.

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Bring a friend and enjoy your morning at Sale Neighbourhood House in the garden centre exploring your surrounds with a cuppa and cake.

• Morning tea • Cuppas all round Sale • Goodie bags Neighbourhood • Lucky door raffle House Inc. • Activity station • Plants for sale • Seasonal fresh produce available

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Two shows which were scheduled for the Bundalaguah-Myrtlebank Hall at the weekend were postponed, highlighting the ongoing difficulties for performers, promoters and others working in the entertainment industry.

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Entertainment industry is hurting badly Liz Bell

THE local entertainment industry is still in a state of upheaval and uncertainty, despite the state government easing social distancing restrictions.

Crippled by four lockdowns and now playing to audiences with different post-COVID patronage habits, musicians, entertainers and venue operators say it’s not time to celebrate the easing of restrictions in regional Victoria.

Cancellations are becoming the norm across the Wellington Shire, as operators struggle to readjust to sudden changes in density limits.

Stratford musician Barry Hanley, from the well-respected jazz band Dixie Dazzlers, said Thursday’s easing of restrictions on regional venue numbers was welcomed, but the challenge remained to lock in performance dates with confidence.

“Look, it’s great that we can still play in regional Victoria for the time being, but I can’t really assume anything without the worry that things will suddenly change,” he said.

“For everyone in this industry, it’s been a very challenging time, and still is, and sadly that’s the case for so many.”

Dixie Dazzlers are set to play at Sale Greyhound Club on June 20, and Mr Hanley is crossing his fingers things stay that way.

“It’s a great afternoon of trad jazz and we have a good following, so here’s hoping nothing much changes between now and then,” he said.

Industry experts have estimated that the Australian music industry as a whole could have lost $100 million in wages across the live music industry during the federal government’s ban on non-essential gatherings last year alone.

Since then there have been state restrictions that have added to the industry’s financial loss, job insecurity and anxiety.

Organisers at the Bundy Hall are also trying to keep tabs on the Health Department’s directions.

As a result of the recent announcement on restrictions, last weekend’s Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie Skyhooks Show and Vanessa Amorosi Shows at the Bundy Hall have been postponed, and any shows planned for the future are still in a “tentative” state, according to hall committee member Paul Versteden.

“Luckily we are not at risk as a not-for-profit, but the constant cancellations have a negative

affect on your psyche, especially knowing the loss suffered by the artists who depend on these gigs,” he said.

“Some artists haven’t really worked in more than a year, so that’s taking its toll.

“And then there’s production staff, who are also affected.”

Mr Versteden said the industry was trying to focus on moving forward, but while everyone was staying calm above the water, it was collectively “paddling madly” below the surface.

“We know there will always be a way out, but it is hard — especially when you’ve lost a bit of momentum and you have to try to start again after lockdowns.”

Mr Versteden said last weekend would have been the first weekend the hall would have turned a profit after more than a year of restrictions, with three sold-out shows lined up before the state government announced on Thursday that numbers would be restricted to 75 at indoor venues.

“It’s not really worth it, and at that number we would likely not break even, so we decided to postpone,” he said.

“But as a community venue, nobody will lose money and we offer refunds if people can’t make it to the new dates.”

What next week looks like for the entertainment industry, nobody knows.

“We can allow 200 people in at full capacity, but really we are just hoping we can at least get back to 150 people inside, like it was before,” Mr Versteden said.

Live at the Bundy’s Bob Starkie Skyhooks Show has been postponed to a date to be announced, while the Vanessa Amorosi show has been scheduled for October 31.

Dozens of other creative artists and venues around the shire are also in limbo.

The Gippsland Art Gallery, which could not open until Friday, June 11, is one.

While the Gallery Shop and The Dock Espresso Bar remained open through the lockdown, the gallery section was closed.

Meanwhile, some of the state'’ leading entertainment, hospitality, arts and culture names are among 200 people to have signed a letter to Victoria’s chief health officer Brett Sutton, calling for the government to “save” industries affected by restrictions.

The open letter asks for a clear and decisive plan out of lockdown settings.

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Our Wellington rental crisis Liz Bell

RENTING a home in Wellington Shire has never been harder, with rent rises and property shortages creating a ripple of despair for renters.

As revealed in last week’s Gippsland Times (‘Gippsland house prices surge’, June 9), house prices throughout Wellington Shire have skyrocketed since the pandemic, causing a catastrophic domino effect on the price of rentals.

Several rental management agents in the shire have confirmed they have between 20 and 30 people on their books waiting for properties.

Housing experts say as household circumstances change in the current COVID environment, rental stress is being exacerbated by new tenancy laws that are causing a shortage of supply as landlords leave the market.

People searching for affordable rentals have inundated the Gippsland Times with personal stories of hardship and stress, with many at breaking point.

James Page, who currently rents a small twobedroom unit in Sale, said his fruitless search for a property after his landlord decided to sell had pushed him “to the brink of suicide”.

“I have a young son, so I need to be here for him, but it has been so difficult being knocked back time and time again,” he said.

“One of the biggest hassles is not availability; it is that demand is so high and rental managers don’t even call you back.

“You're flying blind because you just don’t know what’s going on.”

Mr Page said he had applied for between 15 and 20 properties a week since being given notice to vacate four weeks ago, and had even sought legal advice to try to buy him some more time.

“I’ve even taken to approaching people through Facebook to see if anyone wants to break their lease, but the general consensus is that everyone is in the same boat.”

Mr Page said he was now looking at the Latrobe Valley where he feels there may be more availability, but has so far had no luck.

One young mother who lives in a rundown house in Sale said she laughs now when she remembers expecting a bit of “loyalty” from her landlord after years at the same property.

“I have been here for three years and there has never been a rent increase, then a few weeks ago

“It is such a sad time for those already battling — welcome to the caste system and great divide between the haves and have-nots.”

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Like many others, James Page has been unable to find an affordable home in this tight rental market.

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he slugs me with an $80 a week rise,” she said.

“My feeling is he knows the rental market is so tough that he can get more money, so that’s what he’s doing.”

With two young children, aged three and 11, the prospects for her in this rental market would not have been good if she hadn’t been able to turn to her parents.

“I’m so lucky that my parents have a rental property that I can move into soon, because there is no way I could pay that much rent,” she said.

If the property she currently rents was in a good

state and she was allowed to make minor changes the rent rise could possibly be justified, but the young mother said that was far from the case.

“The oven doesn’t work properly and he won’t install a new one...I have asked to install baby gates and he said no, I have asked for a front gate on the fence and he said no — I ask for simple fixes and he says no.”

Another local renter who did not want to be named said she and her husband had applied for about 30 properties, and in one case were up against 80 others.

Eventually, the couple and their three children were forced to move into a two-bedroom unit that was leased to her sister-in-law.

“I feel so bad that we have caused her to move back to her mum’s place, but we had no choice and would have been homeless,” she said.

“We have to be in this area because of my children and their needs, but we just can’t afford to buy in this market.”

To make the situation more distressing, despite good rental references, the family has never been given a reason why its applications were not approved.

The woman said she had been told by one agent that people moving from Melbourne were “cashed up” and able to offer up to 12 months rent in advance.

“Who could compete with that?” she asked.

Another said she heard that there were about 800 people on the priority waiting list for public housing in Gippsland alone — and no houses.

“It is such a sad time for those already battling — welcome to the caste system and great divide between the haves and have-nots,” she said.

Sale-based support service Quantum, which has been overwhelmed in recent years by requests for housing-related support, is calling for more government spending on affordable housing.

Executive director of client services, Cindy Pullar, said there had been a remarkable increase in housing stress throughout Gippsland.

She said multiple factors needed to be considered to ensure that any investment in housing provided the best outcomes and benefitted people who were the most vulnerable.

“We are seeing an increase in families and individuals needing support,” she said.

“We believe this is a result of wages essentially stagnating and rental prices increasing, which is creating additional housing stress.

“We have seen some families and individuals receive advice from their landlord of rental increases as high as $70 per week.”

Quantum believes recent changes to the Residential Tenancy Act introduced in March 2021 could deter people getting into the property investment market, and thus further affect people moving from crisis or emergency accommodation into more medium to longer term arrangements.

However, Consumer Affairs Victoria says the new laws made it fairer and safer for everyone, and included a ban on rental bidding, new rental minimum standards, no eviction without a reason, and allowing modifications by renters and urgent repairs.

They also require rental providers to ensure two-yearly electrical and plumbing safety checks are undertaken by qualified tradespeople.

One former investment property owner said there were two sides to the rental story, and many people unfairly blamed landlords for the rental shortage.

She and her husband sold their Sale rental property because their tenant repeatedly refused to pay the rent and “trashed” the property.

“As landlords we had no rights to the house or to remove him from the property,” she said.

“His pets had destroyed the brand new carpet and backyard.

“We had to spent almost eight months waiting on a VCAT hearing to give him a two-week eviction notice.

“I am not surprised that no one wants to be a landlord anymore.

“Who wants to own a property that if they rent out the tenant can do whatever they like in it and it just be ‘wear and tear’, just so the tenant can feel like it’s their home and not a rental?”

The homelessness sector is pressuring the government to improve its plans for new housing builds in the region, and has highlighted flaws in the Victoria’s Big Build project.

Anglicare Vic said COVID-19 had crushed rental affordability in regional Victoria, with the availability of affordable new housing for low income earners at its lowest level since 2000.

Its Rental Availability Snapshot report analysed 33,710 Victorian rental listings from March 27, 2021, and found that less than half the number of rental properties were available in regional Victoria compared to the same time last year.

A state government spokesperson said the Victorian Budget 2020-21 delivered $5.3 billion to build more than 12,000 new homes throughout metro and regional Victoria during the next four years.

But Wellington Shire was the poor loser, with no direct funding from this pool and $60 million allocated to assist social and affordable housing across the neighbouring municipality of Latrobe City.

Quantum is also concerned about the “likely timelines” for implementation of the state government’s Big Build scheme.

“Our community needs secure and affordable housing options now,” Ms Pullar said.

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Grants available for community events, projects, facilities

During winter, Sale Producers Market is held in the horse pavilion and on the adjacent grass area at Sale Showgrounds.

WELLINGTON Shire Council is encouraging community groups to apply now for community assistance grants – with up to $5000 available for initiatives that benefit the wider community.

Applications for this year’s second round of grants open today for Wellington Shire not-for-profit groups seeking funding of $2001 to $5000 in the following categories: • Community events – events that celebrate the community and increase the range of activities that the wider community can access. This includes festivals, open days, forums and more.

• Community projects – projects that are important to the community, including community gardens, murals, playground equipment, project and strategic planning, feasibility studies and event-management plans; and • Community facilities – minor capital works projects that increase the access and use of a facility for the community, such as building extensions, accessibility improvements and shade shelters.

Mayor Garry Stephens said community assistance grants were a recognition of the important contribution local organisations made to the

Producers market on this weekend

SALE Producers Market will be held this Saturday, June 19, from 8am at the Sale Showgrounds.

During winter, the market is held in the horse pavilion and on the adjacent grass area.

Among the many items on offer will be handmade clothing, wooden toys and other wooden items, soap, candles and melts, photography, plants, mushrooms, fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, cupcakes, bread, honey, jams, preserves and meat.

Freshly brewed coffee and pad thai will also be available.

All goods are either grown or made by sellers.

For more information, phone Karen on 0409 697 254.

Walking club seeks members FIFTY-SIX years ago, a group of like-minded bushwalkers hiked to the summit of Ben Cruachan — a 836 metre mountain to the north-west of Maffra — and the Ben Cruachan Walking Club was founded.

Today, it has grown to a club of 140 members, mainly from central and east Gippsland and ranging in age from young to young at heart.

About 40 to 50 walks are held throughout the year, ranging from day walks (including mid-week) to weekend car camps, overnight hikes and longer distance multi-day walks.

The group is looking for new members, or invite people to check out a walk as visitors.

For more information, visit bencruachanwalkingclub.com.au

The Tarra Festival committee received a grant through Wellington Shire Council’s community grants program. community. members via a secure log-in, enabling others in “And if you have a project or event in mind but individual community groups to contribute. aren’t sure how to complete your grant application, Council also offers Quick Response Grants of up our grants officer is always available to help you,” to $2000 for events, projects and facilities, which he said. are open all year round.

Applications are made via the Wellington Shire For more information, visit www.wellington.vic.gov.

Council website, using the SmartyGrants online au/communitygrants system, which can be shared online among team

Riding club’s next ride in Newmerella TAMBO Upper Trail Riding Club is looking forward to its next ride this Sunday, June 20, at Newmerella.

This is an area most members don’t often get to explore, so organisers say it will be worthwhile making the trip up the highway.

Colleen Rees will be the lead rider from her property at 144 Corringle Rd. She can regularly be seen out riding in the area on her Standardbred mare Bess, and knows the tracks well.

Because the track is near the coast, conditions underfoot are soft, sandy and undulating but with no hills, and

the ride will mainly be through bush and along four wheel drive tracks.

Horses will not need to be shod, and the ride is classed as easy.

The ride-out time will be 10am, with riders encouraged to take a saddlebag lunch.

Tambo Upper Trail Rides are held in different locations on the third Sunday of every month.

Visitors are welcome and juniors are also encouraged, but must be accompanied by a guardian and be able to ride independently.

For more information, phone Caroline Driscoll on 0408 963 667 or Sue Cullinan on 0412 526 121.

Baking to help babies at CGH PEOPLE can help Sale Hospital’s special care nursery raise $8000 to buy a phototherapy blanket — simply by baking.

The phototherapy blanket will treat newborn babies admitted to the nursery with jaundice.

The Newborn Intensive Care Foundation is aiming to raise the money through its Bake for Babies initiative, which runs until August 31.

People can bake anything — scones, cakes, pizzas, muffins or biscuits and slices.

All of the money raised in the Sale region by the foundation funds medical equipment, research and nurse education to help sick newborn babies treated at Central Gippsland Health.

For more ideas or to register, visit www.newborn. org.au

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Newborn Intensive Care Foundation volunteer Tina Martinovic and chair Peter Cursley baking for babies to help raise money for equipment at Central Gippsland Health. open. Everyone must register, either by phone or manually, upon entry, and masks must be worn.

MAFFRA Lioness Club is taking orders for knitted mascots, be it footy, soccer, rugby or netball. They are available for $8 each and will be made to order. For more information, visit the ‘Lions Club of Maffra Lionesses’ Facebook page.

MAFFRA Vigilance Society Op Shop is now

MAFFRA indoor bowls will host a soup and sandwich lunch on Wednesday, June 30, from 11.30am. Names should be submitted by phoning the clubhouse on 5147 1974 or Joy on 0438 456 875. Indoor bowls to follow at 1pm.

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Support for polio survivors THE federal government has spent more than $400,000 to continue support for polio survivors who have life-long problems as a result of the disease.

Tens of thousands of Australians survived the infection, and now endure the debilitating neurological condition, Late Effects of Polio or Post-Polio Syndrome.

Regional Health Minister and co-chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Polio Survivors, Mark Coulton, said Australia had been declared free from new polio infections since 2000.

“Most polio survivors are now aged over 50, and Late Effects of Polio or Post-Polio Syndrome can have significant and debilitating impacts on their lives,” Mr Coulton said.

The successful polio vaccine incorporated into the Australian National Immunisation Program

in 1975 eradicated the disease in Australia within 25 years.

Mr Coulton said the funding for Polio Australia’s Community Information Program helped polio survivors to identify and better understand their condition, and the available strategies to manage it.

Post-Polio Syndrome is a diagnosed neurological condition which can affect people who had paralytic polio in their younger years.

The main symptom is muscle weakness which develops and gradually worsens.

People with Late Effects of Polio or Post-Polio Syndrome can also experience general fatigue, muscle and joint pain, weakness and muscle atrophy, spasms or twitching, breathing and sleep problems, difficulties with swallowing and speaking, and cold intolerance.

Shed is a welcoming place MEN looking for a welcoming environment with things of interest to do in an atmosphere of friendship are encouraged to consider joining the Sale Men’s Shed.

After a drop-off in numbers following COVID-19 disruptions and social distancing restrictions, the men’s shed is now a little low on members.

Retiring president John Duggan Shed said it would be great to attract more participants to get more men out of their loungerooms and into the workshop, and so the shed could fully offer its building skills to local community groups.

Mr Duggan said members came from all walks of life, had time on their hands and wanted to stay active and be involved in something meaningful.

Participants can be involved in woodworking, wood turning, metalwork, welding, painting and gardening, and are encouraged to take along their own projects or just enjoy a yarn and a cuppa.

Sale Men’s Shed also works on projects for other groups in the community, and welcomes opportunities to build items with donated materials or for the cost of materials.

It also has a small library of trade reference books, computers and audio visual equipment to cater for the varying interests of its members, who are welcome to work on their own projects using shed equipment.

Mr Duggan said the shed

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BEN Cruachan walking Club has some interesting and challenging walks coming up.

On Saturday, June 19, there will be a walk in the Mitchell River National Park.

The off-track walk will go to a rugged escarpment on the Mitchell River Gorge, before visiting the remains of the ‘Honey House’, the ruins of an old stone building deep in the forest.

For more information, visit bencruachanwalk ingclub.com

immune disorders and stem bleeding from childbirth, road trauma and emergency surgery.”

One in three people in Sale will need blood during their lives.

Lifeblood will be at Sale Greyhound Racing Club, Maffra-Sale Rd, Sale.

Bookings and masks are essential.

To book, visit lifeblood.com.au, download the free Donate Blood App, or phone Lifeblood on 13 14 95.

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THOSE who served as National Serviceman in the Australian Armed Forces between 1951 to 1972 are invited to join the National Servicemen’s Association and enjoy the company and benefits of meeting with fellow Nashos.

For more information and details about your nearest sub-branch, phone Graeme Upton on 5144 7373.

Does your organisation have something happening? Email news@gippslandtimes.com.au

THE Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Mobile Blood Donor Centre is now in Sale, and will be in town until June 18.

More blood donors are needed during the time the bus will be in Sale.

A Lifeblood spokesperson said they were asking locals who had never donated before, or who haven’t donated in a while, to book a donation and save lives.

“The need for blood is constant,” she said.

“Australian patients are relying on a steady blood flow to treat cancer, blood disorders,

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Visually impaired Sale Men’s Shed member Rolf Smyrek, pictured with carer Drew Wigg, has enjoyed a positive outlook on life since joining the Mens Shed.

File photo activities gave many participants and Australian Men's Shed a sense of purpose and belonging, associations. and for others was just a friendly Sale Men’s Shed opens space to get involved in making Tuesdays, Thursdays and things or helping others.

Fridays from 9am to 2pm, and He said concerns about health is at 30 Desailly St. and wellbeing were addressed Cost is $3 per session and a through the year, with lectures yearly membership of $50. presented by various health For more information, visit its professionals.

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Is your organisation doing good Mr Duggan said the shed was things? particularly keen to welcome new Send details and images to members who might have a range news@gippslandtimes.com.au of hands-on skills, as well as busi- and give your volunteers the ness, office and computer skills recognition they deserve. Please to help run the organisational provide the first and surnames side of things. of people pictured, along with Sale Men’s Shed is a member titles (for example president, of the Victorian Men’s Shed secretary and so on).

George Gray Centre is fundraising

GEORGE Gray Centre is continuing to fundraise to establish a sensory and activity garden at its Maffra campus.

George Gray Centre is a disability day service which provides support and activities for people with a disability aged 18 years and above.

Support for the garden has already been received through private and corporate donations, the George Gray Auxiliary, and clubs such as the Maffra Lions and Lionesses.

Centre participants have been working on ideas to raise money for the project.

So far, they have been involved in washing cars, making promotional videos for those who donate, and planning and making items to be sold at a

twilight market later in the year.

COVID restrictions during the past 18 months, which have resulted in a reduced opportunity for community access, have highlighted the need for George Gray Centre to have an area that helps promote physical activity, relaxation and stimulates senses.

A Geelong-based company began the fundraiser by donating a basketball court and a variety of sports balls for participants to use.

Participants helped lay the court before enjoying some game time.

To support the George Gray Centre fundraiser phone 5147 2221, or donate through the website,

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An early image of Foster St, Sale.

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We’re celebrating the birth of Sale THIS month celebrates the 170th anniversary of the gazetting of the village of Sale at Flooding Creek on June 26, 1851.

The then tiny village, first surveyed in 1848, was originally just two blocks bounded by McMillan and Macalister Sts, and Raymond and York Sts — but it grew quickly.

Local historian Peter Synan said as the village grew rapidly and soon required many services and infrastructure, such as streets, footpaths, drains and a safe water supply.

“One of the first requirements was a town name and names for the streets,” he said.

“One source of the name was the military, the generals and admirals of the ever-changing British Empire.

“Sale was chosen after British Major-General Robert Sale, who had won fame in the First Afghan War and died from wounds in the First Sikh War.” Four of the principal streets were named for British heroes from the Crimean War (1853 to 1856), namely Dundas, Raglan, Codrington and Simpson.

Mr Synan said Sale and most of Gippsland had been settled by the English, Irish and Scottish — all part of the British Empire — and as such military names were deemed acceptable, with the surprising exception being Sale.

“Even though early settlers gloried in General Sale’s deeds they felt that they had been tricked from bidding for town lots and that the name Sale did not recognise that it was at Flooding Creek.

“All 35 lots available for sale were bought by Patrick and George Turnbull, merchants and agents of Melbourne and Port Albert.

“Years later, Flooding Creek diehards still spoke of their town as ‘the creek’,” Mr Synan said.

One of the first settlers to the town was Archibald McIntosh and his brother and two sisters.

Sir Robert Henry Sale, after whom Sale, formerly Flooding Creek, was named. Photo: Contributed He settled on the banks of Flooding Creek close to present-day York St, in 1844, and built a wattle and daub and bark hut there.

About 1849 Mr McIntosh rebuilt his home in brick. It was the first proper home in Sale and later became known as the Bridge Inn. Demolished in 1899, the site was much later marked by a rustic shelter during Sale’s 150th

The first house in Sale was built by blacksmith Archibald McIntosh, and later used as the Bridge Inn, located York St south.

Photo: Contributed year celebrations of 1994. was situated at Flooding Creek on the track from Mr McIntosh repaired drays and wagons for Port Albert to the Mitchell (Bairnsdale),” he said. teamsters to and from Port Albert, and was kept “It was first and foremost a pub, somewhere to busy with plenty of work. stay overnight, and a place to meet.

Mr Synan said another important early building “More than that, it served as a post office, church was the Woolpack Inn, which turned into the hub for Sunday service, court house and maternity ward with Flooding creek surgeon, Dr Robert Ewing, in of social activity in the town.

“Built in 1845 for Robert Fitchett by Alexander attendance.

“After delicensing, the building was transported McNaughton and Stafford Lett, the Woolpack Inn by bullock team to form part of the Royal Exchange Hotel, on the corner of Foster and Raymond Sts.”

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Lady Florentia, wife of Sir Robert Henry Sale.

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Gallery reopens THE Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale, has reopened following the easing of COVID restrictions.

This month Jock Clutterbuck’s exhibition Wisdom Journey will continue, and the gallery welcomes new exhibitions Timelines, featuring the significant loan of Eugene von Guérard’s Mr John King’s Station, and

Middle Ground.

Another welcome arrival will be the return of Annemieke Mein’s acclaimed bas-bronze relief sculptures, known collectively as The Wall of Fame.

As usual, the gallery team has been busy creating activities and events for visitors to enjoy at the gallery and at home.

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Mein sculptures back on public display ANNEMIEKE Mein’s celebrated bas-bronze relief sculptures, known collectively as The Wall of Fame, have made their long-awaited return to public display at the Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale.

The six bronzes were commissioned by the former City of Sale in 1984 for Sale pedestrian mall.

Each bronze depicts a realistic portrait of a notable Gippslander.

The subjects chosen were Mary Grant Bruce (1878-1958), Allan McLean (1840-1911), Alfred William Howitt (1830-1908), Angus McMillan (1810-1865), Nehemiah Guthridge (1808-1878), and Ada Crossley (1871-1929).

Research into the individuals was undertaken

by Annemieke, with help from local historian Peter Synan, remaining family members of those

portrayed, the Grainger Museum, Sale Historical Society, the Port Albert Maritime Museum, the Gippsland Times, Sale Library, and the Maffra Department of Agriculture.

Each design is specifically based on the person portrayed through their lifestyle, career, vocation, interests, ideas, achievements or inspiration.

The bronzes were cast from clay moulds.

They were created in a team effort by the craftsmen from the ANPAS Foundry in Melbourne — Frank Gatt and his sons Charles and Joseph, under the direction of Annemieke.

Each bronze took a day to cast, the culmination of a 16-month process from conception to execution.

The Wall of Fame is on display until September 26.

Duo performs at the Valencia Hall soon

MULTIPLE Golden Guitar winner Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham will perform at the Valencia Hall on Thursday, July 8, from 7.30pm as part of their Song Club tour.

In January 2020 the duo was invited to join Song Club, a creative collective which tasked members with writing a song a week.

This challenge gave the pair a lifeline to creativity and community as well as an abundance of new material — enough to make a whole album.

From a year which many would have gladly sent back for a refund, a joy-bringing, spirit-lifting collection of songs emerged as a reminder that even

in the darkest of times, the light of music and love can never be extinguished.

Long-time admirers from afar of each other’s work, the pair consider it an honour to be creating music together.

“To harness our collective passion for story and song and get to tell our own story in the most personal way through the most personal medium we know is truly inspiring,” Josh said.

The Song Club features 11 songs that speak of new beginnings, new journeys, new horizons, and a sense of freedom and flight.

“Even though a destination may be unclear, being deeply rooted in the important

fundamentals and having a true travelling companion gives a sense of confidence that you’re on the right path — that everything will be okay,” Felicity said.

Josh, as a member of The Waifs, and Felicity have both enjoyed lengthy, successful, enduring musical careers.A collective haul of Golden Guitars,ARIA Awards, multi-platinum album sales and extensive touring over nearly three decades forms a body of work that serves as a ready definition of success.

Tickets to see Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham cost $30 per person. Bookings are essential by phoning 5145 4428 or 0439 454 428.

New dates announced for Briag Film Festival

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ORGANISERS are crossing their fingers that the Briagolong Film Festival will now go ahead on Friday, July 16 to Sunday, July 18, restrictions permitting.

The festival, which is usually held during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend but has been postponed to July, is an annual event that screens Australian films and showcases short films made by local filmmakers.

It is held in the beautiful heritage-listed

Briagolong Mechanics’ Institute Hall.

This year’s festival will feature the screening of Rams on Friday night starring Sam Neill, Miranda Richardson and Asher Keddie.

The festival has in the past attracted more than 800 visitors, and the committee is confident of another successful weekend, albeit most likely with restrictions.

For details more information, visit to facebook. com/briagolongfilmfestival

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More children needing help Winter blanket appeal during pandemic

KIDS Helpline says duty of care interventions to protect children and young people were 99 per cent higher nationally from December 1, 2020, to May 31, 2021, compared to the same period a year ago.

The escalation during the past six months across Australia is largely related to suicide attempts (38 per cent) and child abuse (35 per cent).

The organisation said it was clear the pandemic was taking a toll on the lives of children and young people, however by young people seeking help, it was able to support 862 suicide prevention interventions nationally in the past six months.

Since the pandemic, Kids Helpline has employed

an additional 100 counsellors to deal with the increased demand on the Kids Helpline counselling service arising from COVID-19, through funding support from the Commonwealth, state governments and community.

Kids Helpline says prevention and early intervention could reduce the effect of mental health issues, and encouraged children and young people who wanted to talk to someone about any issue of concern to them, to phone Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

They can also use email or web counselling services available at www.kidshelpline.com.au

From left, Maffra Lioness treasurer Mary McLaverty, Share the Dignity local representative Kim Gardiner and Lioness president Fay Anderson.

Maffra Lionesses support Dignity Bags for women MAFFRA Lioness Club supports the work of Share the Dignity Australia, which provides personal items to women experiencing homelessness and fleeing domestic violence.

The club donated 16 Dignity Bags for the ‘It’s In The Bag’ campaign in December.

The organisation’s local representative, Kim Gardiner, spoke during the club’s March meeting.

Members were made aware of the extent of poverty in the area and the ongoing need for the items, which make a real difference to women in

THE colder months are here, and Uniting is calling for help to bring some comfort to those who need it most.

As part of this year’s Winter Blanket Appeal, the charity is appealing to the Gippsland community to dig deep and donate.

The charity says just $29 is enough to buy a new blanket or doona for someone doing it tough in the local community.

With homeless numbers rising, the race is on to keep those most vulnerable warm and sheltered this winter.

Uniting Vic.Tas Gippsland executive officer Di Fisher said poverty, unaffordable property rents and family violence were among the leading contributors to homelessness.

“This is a time of great uncertainty and we know there are many people in our community who are really struggling,” Ms Fisher said.

“With the end of JobKeeper and the reduction in the JobSeeker payment, we’re bracing for a surge in demand and that includes people experiencing homelessness.

“Homelessness isn’t just living on the streets. It could

Donations of cash or good quality blankets can be made in person at Uniting, 126 Raymond St, Sale. be someone with nowhere to live and having to ‘couch surf’, or a mother and her children fleeing family violence and living in their car.

“We see many people who are lucky enough to have housing but are forced to choose between purchasing food or paying for electricity.

“It’s the most disadvantaged people in our community who are always hardest hit in the

colder months.”

“We’re asking people to contribute what they can.

“All donations are welcomed and will be appreciated this winter.”

Donations of cash or good quality blankets can be made in person at 126 Raymond St, Sale.

For more information about how to donate, visit www. unitingvictas.org.au/winter-appeal

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need. To continue supporting the project, there is a container at each meeting where members contribute to fill Dignity Bags for the December 2021 campaign.

Is your organisation doing good things? Send details and images to news@gippslandtimes.com. au and give your volunteers the recognition they deserve. Please provide the first and surnames of people pictured, along with titles (for example president, secretary and so on).

Sale’s first motorised ambulance, a 1926 Dodge model.

Keep your house warm this Winter!

TWO Sale Ambulance Auxiliary members have begun documenting the history of Sale’s ambulance service, and are actively seeking any relevant documents and images, as well as historical items.

Bert Rayner was the Sale ambulance driver for 28 years, accident free.

An excellent mechanic, he maintained all the ambulance vehicles himself, and they were all in top condition when they were sold after the ambulance service upgraded to the more modern ambulances.

Mr Rayner was also one of Sale’s first Scout leaders, a long-serving volunteer firefighter with the Sale Fire Brigade and a first aid teacher.

As if he wasn’t busy enough, he also owned and operated Sale’s Museum, which back then was on the corner of Macarthur and York Sts. Sale Ambulance Auxiliary was formed in 1926 as a sub-committee of the Sale Hospital committee when doctors and Sale community leaders and residents realized an urgent need for more modern streamlined transport for the sick and injured.

People with information and photos relating to Sale’s ambulance service history can phone Chris Lyon on 0429 386 744 or email chris.lyon3@outlook. com

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Wa-de-lock Cellar Door is steeped in history.

The business is named after the parish that surrounds the Maffra area, given by the original surveyors.

The building was built in 1870, and served as the original Stratford fire station — the interior artwork pays homage to this.

Wa-De-Lock Cellar Door opened in 1999, and was taken over by the current owners in 2004, who brought a focus on promoting Gippsland produce, including local cheeses, smoked meats, preserves, condiments,

beers and wines.

After enjoying a delicious meal either inside or alfresco in the wine garden, patrons can buy local goods from the delicatessen and choose from a wide variety of beers, wines and spirits to take home, as the venue is fully licensed.

The cellar door is in Stratford, central to attractions such as the Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach, the High Country and the Gippsland Rail Trail.

The business has well-established local clientele, while its Princes Highway frontage makes it an easy stop for those travelling between Melbourne and Sydney.

Agents say there is ample opportunity to expand the business.

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Auctions are capped at 50 people, plus the minimum number of people required to conduct it and the owners or residents of the property.

People cannot travel between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria to attend auctions, but can travel to Melbourne to view properties before settlement, or before moving into a rental property to conduct a condition report.

Regional Victorians can inspect properties to buy in the country, but cannot travel to Melbourne for inspections or to view display homes.

Melburnians can only inspect properties in regional Victoria remotely.

Routine inspections of rental properties can still take place, with the landlord (up to 10 people subject to the four square metre rule) and the real estate agent.

If there are issues, such as damages to the property, people should consider taking photos to share with landlords to minimise time spent onsite, and must wear a face mask and socially distance.

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The rendered brick veneer home has been renovated, and has a front deck, There is plenty of light in the lounge and meals area. With a view over the back yard, the modern kitchen has plenty of bench space, a dishwasher and a Bosch stainless steel freestanding oven with gas hotplates and electric oven.

The three large bedrooms are carpeted and have built-in robes and ceiling fans, with the main bedroom having an ensuite with shower, toilet and vanity.

The other two bedrooms are near the main

bathroom which has a shower, bath, vanity, and toilet.

Central gas heats the home through winter, and a split system and ceiling fans cools it in summer.

There are dual roll-down blinds for privacy day and night. Through the laundry, just off the kitchen, is a large deck — an ideal place to relax and enjoy time with family and friends.

The sizeable double garage has rear access through a roller door to the secure and fully-enclosed back yard.

Near Sale’s central business district, agents say there are so many opportunities to be able to walk to shops, cafés, schools, restaurants, hotels, Lake Guthridge, parks and many of the town’s facilities.

Brief details: Property: Three bedroom, two bathroom rendered home in one of Sale’s most popular and central streets.

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Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Tony Kiss on 0419 526 637.

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It has a private, central courtyard with access from the master bedroom and living areas via extensive glazing, which gives a sense of contemporary indoor-outdoor living.

The spacious master bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite, while the other two bedrooms are generously-sized.

Agents say there are quality appointments throughout, and ducted central heating and a split system air conditioner keep temperatures comfortable.

Other features include custom cabinets, excellent storage and a European laundry.

Outside, there is a secure, remote entry double garage, and a sustainable garden.

Agents say the central, light-filled home is in a quality area.

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AUSTRALIA’S devastating mice plague is likely to have both short-term and long-term effects on the supply of quality hay across the country.

In its latest National Hay Market Report, Feed Central reported it has had to reject a large portion of hay that growers want to sell,because of the severity of damage.

In the June report, Feed Central general manager Cieran Maxwell said mice continued to run rampant throughout the majority of New South Wales, and parts of Queensland and Victoria.

“The persistence of the mice plague will have long-term and short-term effects of the supply of quality hay,” he said.

“Thousands of tonnes of cereal hay and straw are being destroyed by mice who continue to burrow into bales looking for food, shelter and warmth.”

If mice continue to run rampant, growers will be reconsidering their production choices for the new season.

“We’ve already had many discussions with growers who are reducing the amount of land nominated for hay production and are instead looking at grain. In the long-term, this could be detrimental to quality hay supply,” Mr Maxwell said.

Feed Central has a robust quality assurance system which identifies damaged product,however,recently there has been a large amount of mice damaged product deemed unfit for sale.

“This system ensures we deliver and sell quality hay that is accurately described,” Mr Maxwell said.

Some hay growers have managed to keep mice at bay with excellent control strategies, including one platinum Feed Central grower west of Forbes in New South Wales who built a mice barrier around his sheds and protected thousands of tonnes of

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A market for protein hay is proving reasonably His solution involved corrugated iron sheets with strong. steel pickets on hard gravel ground.

High-quality vetch are hard to find, however, Crusher dust and gravel was then pushed around quality lucerne is still available. the steel sheets to seal the bottom entry points.

“The hay buyers that are in the market are looking The grower reported still seeing some mice climb for quality and quality only,” Mr Maxwell added. up the steel posts and running along the top of the Unlike 2020, there was minimal forage summer corrugated iron sheets at night, but has noted mice hay made this season due to concerns about storage internally trying to get out to access water. with mice pressures,product damage and uncertain This grower also has a baiting system set up inside market conditions. the barrier.

“Quality supply will continue to dwindle and if mice “Our area manager,Steve Page,has inspected these are not kept at bay, this will cause major concerns,” hay lots for sale and noted no mice damage internally, Mr Maxwell said. which is due to the success and innovation of his Vetch supply in Victoria continues to dwindle as early action in a storage solution,” Mr Maxwell said. does quality lots, with end users chasing protein.

There is ample cereal hay available, despite mice Mr Maxwell said there had been some increased demand for hay in Victoria and South Australia, damage and variable quality. but demand remained low in New South Wales and The full report is available via www.feedcentral.com.au southern Queensland.

Revised Fonterra milk price FONTERRA Australia has revised its weighted average farmgate milk price for the 2021-2022 season to $6.85 per kilogram of milk solids.

Fonterra Australia managing director René Dedoncker said that when Fonterra announced its opening price on 10 May, the company informed its farmers it would review the price in June.

“We came out with an early price four weeks ago to give our farmers a clear line of sight to help them plan for the season ahead, although some of our domestic and export contracts weren’t due to be settled until this week,”he said.

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“We’ve now secured favourable outcomes for these contracts, particularly with our Japanese cheese customers, and over the past four weeks commodity prices have remained strong.

“Currency appears to have stabilised between 77-78 US cents, and our recent contracts have given us the ability to hedge a portion of our currency exposure at these levels for the first half.”

The minimum price for 2021-22 has been adjusted and is set out in Fonterra’s base and seasonal rates tables and milk supply agreements, which are available to farmers at farmsource.com.au/pricing

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GLOBAL dairy prices are trading at elevated levels despite being ‘stuck in neutral’ for the past three months as the market slowly returns to normal, according to new information.

The latest Rabobank Global Dairy Quarterly report says while underlying market fundamentals remain “relatively neutral”, with dairy demand in the US and China reaching pre-pandemic levels through retail and foodservice channels,risk and uncertainty still abound.

And this, the report explains, is “supporting commodity pricing at elevated levels”.

“Farmgate milk prices have been on a higher trajectory journey for most farmers”, the report reads, highlighting Australia as on track for a “marginally higher milk price” in 2021/22 in the vicinity of AUD $6.90 per kilogram of milk solids.

Despite this positive backdrop,the report concedes “global commodity markets are delicately poised”, and while further upside cannot be ruled out, the peak is near.

This is largely on the back of an expected softening in Chinese import demand in the second half of 2021, which the report credits as “enough to trigger

a price correction in the dairy complex that is likely to occur in the later stages of 2021”.

China “has been the primary pillar of price support”,the report says,and as such its import demand will remain “the key demand determinant shaping commodity dairy prices in 2022”.

In terms of global supply, growth has also been “stuck in neutral”,with the report expecting a modest year-on-year production growth of one per cent during the next 12 months for the Big-7 export regions.

This is below the bank’s previous expectations and the long-term historical growth rate largely on the back of a lacklustre European flush.

That said, there are strong growth prospects for the US and New Zealand, as the US herd continues to grow and strong price signals set the“foundations for peak milk flows” in New Zealand.

While the Dairy Quarterly warns the “global pandemic is far from over”, with the “prevalence of third and fourth waves, new variants, and slow vaccination rollouts in some regions”, it says the macroeconomic settings are improving albeit the recovery could“lose some steam”as pent-up demand dies out and fiscal support is wound back.

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YARRAM farmers Maddie Veneman and Anthony Scott have found a path to reducing stress and are enjoying a pleasant side of farming life after completing the Our Farm, Our Plan program.

The young couple made the big jump into farm ownership four years ago at ages 23 and 25 — a daunting challenge, especially for Maddie, who is from a non-farming background.

Dairy Australia’s Our Farm, Our Plan program, supported by the Gardiner Dairy Foundation, gave them a fresh perspective on where they are heading and how they can get there.

It especially helped Maddie and Anthony to focus on their personal relationship and work-life balance, making them a stronger couple as well as better farmers.

“A lot in the group focussed on a plan for their farm;Anthony and I focussed on our relationship,” Maddie said.

“With farming, you and your partner are the foundation of the business and that needs to be going well.

“Buying a farm when we had a six-month-old baby was a huge investment and an overwhelming process. Life as a dairy farming couple living and working together, especially with young kids, can be stressful at times.

“Our Farm, Our Plan allowed us to have the conversations we might not have had about me not being from a dairy farming background and how it might help if I got an off-farm job.”

Maddie never envisioned a life as a full-time dairy farmer. Her main personal goal identified during the program — to find a job — has been achieved ahead of schedule.

Maddie now works part-time as a teacher’s aide, and they are seeking a full-time farm employee.

Maddie and Anthony don’t see themselves as life-long farmers but want to establish a good base for their family, with children Dempsey, aged four, and Emmy-Lou, two.

“In our plan, we identified that in the next five years we want to diversify by reducing our milking numbers and extending our beef herd and even looking at investing in another business,” Maddie said.

Already involved in local netball and cricket, Maddie and Anthony have a goal to contribute more to their community while sharing more time with their family.

“We still want to be active in the farm but have

less day-to-day involvement so we can go travelling and be part of what our kids are doing,” Maddie said.

“People farm for different purposes; our purpose is to set up our kids and give them the best opportunities we can.

“When Anthony was about 10, he travelled around Australia with his family when they took a year off the farm.That was a really good life experience and it’s something we want to do as well.”

The programs includes a review of participants’ attitudes towards risk taking, revealing Maddie and Anthony to be “like chalk and cheese”, but somehow it has worked.

Anthony said the program provided a reference for the future, and the confidence to curtail his risk-taking approach.

“Some wacky ideas might pop up in your head, but they may not take you in the right direction,” he said.

“I think outside the box a bit but doing this helped me to focus on the end goal and how it will be quicker to get there.

“In five years, we hope to be in a position that someone else can run the farm for long periods of time so we can pursue other interests.

“We’ve been high stress for four or five years but we’re ahead of where we thought we’d be, so we don’t have to take risks now – we can manage what we’re doing and reduce stress.

“We can concentrate on us first and get more freedom in our lives.”

Maddie admitted she has been the conservative voice to Anthony’s risk-taking in everything from growing grass to buying a farm at a young age.

“I was a bit overwhelmed when we started and I looked at our debt, but I trust Anthony and know he is an excellent farmer and having a plan has helped us to better focus on our goals,” she said.

“Sometimes people have plans in their head but if you don’t write them down, they can be easily forgotten or put off,” she said.

“We’ve already reached the first stepping stones in our five-year plan with my job and we’ve started to mix our herd.”

Our Farm, Our Plan is designed to help farmers identify long-term goals, improve business performance and manage volatility.

To register for the program, phone GippsDairy regional extension officer Kathryn Fox on 0417 745 691.

Yarram farmers Anthony Scott and Maddie Veneman completed a program that allowed them to plan for their relationship, and give them more freedom to spend time with their children Dempsey and Emmy-Lou.

Award entries open Workforce forum in Sale next week

ENTRIES are now open for the 2021 Gippsland Food and Fibre Awards.

The awards encourage food and fibre producers and businesses of all sizes to enter, to be recognised, celebrated and rewarded for their contribution to Gippsland, collaboration and innovation.

The competition adopts a two-tiered approach with three premier awards — the Gippsland Agribusiness of the Year, Young Agribusiness Leader and Female Agribusiness Leader — followed by a range of category awards across the entire food and fibre supply chain.

The awards program culminates with a high-profile industry gala presentation dinner to announce winners in November each year.

The broad awards program crosses all food and fibre sectors to recognise farm businesses (pre- and post-farmgate) that have demonstrated innovation or excellence, and business practices that maximise productivity and profitability.

Entries close July 29. Submission details are available at foodandfibregippsland.com.au

A HORTICULTURE workforce forum will be held in Sale next Tuesday, June 22, to update growers on initiatives in place to support them in growing, retaining and looking after their employees.

Gippsland’s horticulture industry produces 25 per cent of Victoria’s vegetables, so having a stable workforce is crucial to its ongoing success.

The forum will have a number of speakers from Food and Fibre Gippsland, VegNET Gippsland, the Victorian Farmers Federation, TAFE Gippsland and Agriculture Victoria.

Food and Fibre Gippsland’s employment program, supported by Jobs Victoria, has been working with a number of growers for the past four years, providing support in finding the right employees, funding and facilitating training for new employees as well as introducing trainees to the horticulture industry.

The program aims to spread its reach further and wider across the region, and Food and Fibre Gippsland will use the forum to explain how growers can access ongoing support through the program to build a strong, robust workforce for their business year round.

Victorian Farmers Federation farm safety advisor John Darcy will provide an update on farm safety, following the introduction of Victorian workplace manslaughter laws that came into effect in July last year.

There is a wide range of support services available to help with farmer and worker’s safety, wellbeing and mental health. Growers should speak with Mr Darcy to find out more about the Making our Farms Safer program.

TAFE Gippsland’s Bruce Macpherson will update attendees on the horticulture and agriculture courses currently on offer, and invites feedback on course content.

Agriculture Victoria representatives will give an update on some of the COVID-19 challenges they come across as they engage with industry and many other stakeholders to find workable solutions.

The forum will be held at the Criterion Hotel, Sale, from 11.30am to 2.30pm, and numbers are limited because of COVID-19 restrictions.

To reserve a seat, phone Bonnie Dawson on 0407 683 938 or email bonnie.dawson@foodandfibregippsland.com.au

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Please email high resolution images to classifieds@gippslandtimes.com.au as we cannot accept photos on a memory stick.

Personal notices All engagement and marriage notices must carry the signatures of BOTH parties. If under 18 the parents’ signatures as well.

Lost and found

delivering 20 week old Isa Browns to your area Saturday, June 19, $26ea.

Phone 0438 832 535.

For Sale

All ‘found’ advertisements are published free.

Simply provide the details of your find for publication. ‘Lost’ advertisements are paid.

The publisher reserves the right to refuse advertisements Page 24 - Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 15 June,

Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

Meetings

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AGM

Sale Golf Club annual general meeting to be held on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 10am in the club rooms, LongfordRosedale Road, Longford.

All members are encouraged to attend. Please submit any topics for consideration in writing to secretary@ salegolfclub.com.au as soon as possible.

Gippy Garden Plants, 436 Briagolong Road.

Hedges, shrubs, trees, natives and indoor plants.

Eftpos available. Open Saturdays and Sundays 9:30 to 4:30. Weekdays by appointment only. The Sale Cricket Club Annual General Meeting Phone: 0417 100 124 will be held on Monday 5th July 2021, upstairs in Garage Sales the Sale Cricket Club's clubroom. All players and supporters are welcome to attend. Nominations for 170 Guthridge Pde., Sat. committee positions will June 19, 8:30am-2pm be accepted until the (weather permitting). close of business on Locating interstate. Small Monday 28th June 2021. furniture, household Please contact Chris goods, fishing rods, etc. Schmidt 0413 322 783 or Sale of artwork, for Leo Peter Padula 0419 560 901.

Wimmer, local artist.

AGM

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SALE

work guaranteed. Interior, exterior house, farm, factory, commercial. Verandahs, pergolas, decking.

Mobile 0400 647 111.

GARDEN/ODD JOBS

Pruning, weeding, rubbish removal, gutters, window cleaning available. $25 p/hr. Ph: 0418 420 395.

Situations Vacant

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GIPPSLAND HOTEL COOK-PART TIME

Must have deep fryer experience and work well under pressure.

Please send resumes to: accounts@gippyhotel.com.au or drop off at the hotel.

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SALE Simon Crt., Saturday

Public Notices

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5 June 19, 8am-12noon.

Antique furniture, white goods, caravan items, Sale Producers Market, bric-a-brac.

Make it, bake it, grow it.

Saturday, June 19, Sale Showgrounds in horse pavilion, Dawson Street side, 8am - 12.30pm. Enq. 0409 697 254.

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An established regular market for all classes of dairy cattle held on the 1st and 3rd Friday in every month

FRIDAY June 18, at 11am A/c R.G and R.J Peacock, Modella - 1st Stage Dispersal 55 Outstanding late March, April/May calved Holstein cows and heifers, by A.I. sires: Mogul, Roble, Uno, Bradnick, Fever, Spur, Buddha, etc.

Medium to Large framed cows with superb udders, extremely low BMCC and will suit the most discerning purchasers.

Herd average production 8834ltrs 355kgs B.F, 295kg Prot.

Is recognised as being amongst the best of the local commercial Holstein herds.

Catalogue available prior to sale with individual breeding and production details.

A/c Various vendors 30 In milk and springing cows and heifers

ATTENTION FARMERS

Due to limited pen space ALL cattle must be booked in with your agent prior to the sale.

Following Dairy Sale July 2nd Terry Ahearn Mob. 0438 562 816 Neil Darby Mob. 0418 595 265

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Permanent mixed species pasture hay in 3 grades to suit cows, mixed herds and horses. Available in rolls and big squares.

Contact 0427 489 397 for prices. Cartage can be arranged.

L ar d n e r Pa r k B i - Mo n t hl y DA I RY SALE

5623 4744

Wanted To Buy

LAYING HENS HORSES WANTED FullyCARPENTER Old Port Poultry Farm $$$ Cash Paid $$$ qualified, quality

Livestock

More options for placing classifieds in person

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PASTURE HAY

PHONE FAX

Livestock

5941 0299

Darryl Adams Mob. 0408 385 872 Michael Robertson Mob. 0429 104 467

PRODUCERS MKT

Newspaper Deliverer Required for Patten Street, Coverdale Drive area.

Please phone Sam 5144 6513

Classifieds deadline SUNDAY MARKET Sale Charity Sunday for Variety Market, Canal Reserve, will be cancelled this month due to Friday’s inclement weather.

Gippsland THANK YOU The Golden Paradise Times Beach Men's Shed would like to sincerely thank the Australian Governments, is Department of Health National Shed Development Programme, (NSDP) 9:30am and Australian Men's Shed Association (AMSA) from whom we received a Thursday generous recent Grant.

The shed received $1,845 for a laptop computer, software, printer and a compound mitre saw. All items were much needed and will be greatly appreciated.

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MACALISTER CAFE Ready to own and operate

a boutique cafe with amazing potential? Fully equipped and ready to go with the perfect location.

Closing down for a quick sale. Access to private courtyard, meeting rooms.

Low overheads and great lease options. For more information or to arrange an inspection contact 0477 055 649 after 3pm.

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Dairy Farm Hands Needed

Two full time positions located in the Boisdale area.

We are seeking reliable, honest, hardworking persons to join our team. Would suit a couple as farm cottage is available to the successful applicants. Experience preferred but not essential, own transport to and from farm is required.

To apply or for any further details please email resumes and covering letter to: dylanrichards94@hotmail.com

Truck driver

Full time position We are located in Sale and require an experienced truck driver. The role is to clean, deliver and pick up portable toilets/showers.

To secure this position, you will require the following: ● Truck licence ● Forklift and crane licenses preferred ● Be reliable, punctual and self motivated ● Have great attitude and strong work ethic ● Genuine applicants only Please forward your resume to info@gippslandhire.com.au or call 5144 6954

FARM MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Manage the maintenance requirements on a large progressive dairy operation located in Gippsland.

Stablraens Farm is a family owned business based in Denison, in central Gippsland, Victoria, which operates three dairy farms and two runoff properties.

This is a perfect opportunity for a highly motivated, mechanically minded individual to join its team. This role reports directly to the owner.

The successful applicant will have attention to detail with a can do attitude, demonstrating mechanical competence in: ● Farm machinery (tractors, utilities, mowers, motor bikes) ● General farm repairs (fencing, water reticulation, welding) ● Dairy equipment (vacuum, pulsation, electronic equipment) They will also require strong: ● Ability to prioritise workload ● Ability to coordinate contractors to service machinery as required ● Communication skills with staff, contractors and suppliers ● Ability to work as part of a larger team ● Time management skills Must have a current Victorian driver's license.

Other desirable skills: ● Understanding of the operations of a dairy farm ● Irrigation experience The position is preferred as a full time one but will consider a permanent part time position for the right candidate.

For further details about this position contact Stewart on 0428 878 471 or email your application including your CV with three references to gallrae@mistro.ag

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Latrobe Regional Hospital

Are you seeking a career in healthcare? LRH has a range of opportunities available for individuals who like to make a difference and care for our community. ● Occupational Therapist Grade 3 ● Registered Nurse - Nurse Bank ● Nurse Unit Manager - Nicholson Rehab ● Medical Audio Typist ● Registered Nurse - Chemotherapy ● Graduate Nurse Mental Heath: ● Community Clinician - CYMHS ● Occupational Therapist Flynn ● Psychiatry Registrar ● Eating Disorders Coordinator ● Senior Clinician - PECT ● Mental Health Postgraduate Program For further information, including how to apply positions descriptions and application closing dates please visit our website https://lrh.mercury.com.au/ Successful applicants will be required to obtain a satisfactory national police check and working with children check.

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St Mary’s Primary School Maffra

Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher

Maternity Replacement Term 3 and Term 4 Full Time July 12, 2021 until December 17, 2021 Demonstrate the following qualities: Commitment to the Catholic faith.

To work in a collaborative working space.

Team player Applications close on Friday, June 25, 2021.

St Mary’s is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students.

Acting Residential Care and Services Manager Maternity Leave Position

Situations Vacant

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About the Organisation

About the Role

Reporting to the Residential Aged Care Operations Manager, this role is a critical part of the Residential Services Management Team. The Residential Care and Services Manager will be expected to ensure the facility maintains a highquality level of care and service to their customers and stakeholders across all aspects of the service and ensure full compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements within the residential aged care site.

The Residential Care and Services Manager will provide leadership to their local team enabling them to perform at their best within the Baptcare business and value framework.

The role offers enormous opportunity to innovate and embed the new standards into both culture and practice. As a highly regarded service in Morwell, for the right candidate who loves working with older people and their families and who has great strengths in supporting and motivating a team to deliver the Baptcare values, this will be a tremendous opportunity.

This is a 12 month Parental Leave replacement role commencing 28th July 2021.

Skills, Duties and Experience

Recent senior management of clinical role in aged care

Health or Aged Care) Demonstrated ability to operate proactively and learn very quickly Demonstrated ability to use systems to thoroughly risk manage clinical care outcomes verbal & interpersonal) Lead the site team with strategic management of site resources team & leading individuals to successful resolution Financial management to maintain budgetary expected outcomes

Head of Admissions

Send applications by:

Wed 16th June 2021.

We seek a highly motivated and organised professional with outstanding communication skills who lives and breathes best practice customer experience. You will oversee all aspects of enrolment and admission activities, building relationships with members of the community to ensure a warm, welcoming and professional experience is always provided.

You will be a team player who can co-ordinate a small team and possess the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the School to meet organisational deadlines. Holding a strong attention to detail will ensure processes are followed to the highest standard and bringing your enthusiasm and creativity will assist in supporting marketing opportunities for the optimisation of enrolments within local, regional and overseas markets.

Applications close Sunday 27 June 2021

Grounds and Maintenance Officer • Ongoing full-time position • Working from Bairnsdale and Sale Join our Property team in ensuring our grounds, lawns and sporting fields are presented at the highest standard and assist in general maintenance of all campuses and set ups for school events and activities. You will be highly motivated, collaborative, reliable and have the ability to manage multiple demands and prioritise accordingly.

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person fo or the role and supporting diversity.

We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

If you require support with the application process, please contact pcservices@baptcare.org

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baptcare.org.au

Applications close: Thursday, 24 June 2021

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service

As one of the largest employers in the East Gippsland region, we offer a range of career opportunities and excellent staff benefits.

Applications are sought for the following:

Dietetics Team Leader AOD Nurses and Workers Physiotherapist - Grade 2 Occupational Therapist - Grade 1 Dietitian Grade 1 Elective Surgery Liaison Nurse 2022 Nurse Graduate Programs Aboriginal Cadetship Program For full position descriptions and application details, please visit www.brhs.com.au or phone (03) 5150 3637

• Casual engagement • Junior School Swimming Program We seek a Swimming Instructor to join our St Anne’s Campus Swimming Program team.

You must hold current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water safety qualifications. You will enjoy working with primary aged children and be organised and engaging as you teach our students both in and out of the water.

Casual Early Childhood Teachers • St Anne’s Campus

For more detail on the requirements, duties and responsibilities of these roles, visit the employment page of the Gippsland Grammar website at http://careers.gippslandgs.vic.edu.au

To apply please visit: baptcare.org.au/vacancies

A key recommendation of the Victorian Government's Royal Commission into Family Violence was the establishment of a network of Support and Safety Hubs across Victoria.

These Hubs, known as the Orange Door, bring together different workforces and practices to create an integrated team to provide a new way for women, children and young people experiencing family violence, and families who need assistance with the care and wellbeing of children, to access the services they need to be safe and supported.

We have an exciting opportunity for a number of workers to join our multi-disciplinary team at the new Outer Gippsland Orange Door. ● Team Leaders Three ongoing full-time positions; two based in Bairnsdale and one in Sale ● Practitioners Men's Behaviour Change (Bairnsdale site) Child Wellbeing (Bairnsdale site) or Family Violence (Bairnsdale or Sale sites).

If you are interested in these positions, please visit: https://glch.mercury.com.au/ to obtain a detailed position description and to apply.

Swimming Instructor

If you are innovative, enthusiastic and hold an ability to engage and challenge students, are excited and invigorated by learning and possess a positive outlook, exceptional interpersonal skills and have a demonstrated ability to build authentic, collaborative relationships, we encourage you to apply.

Please express your interest to: Monique Cook m.cook@baptcare.org.au

The Orange Door in Outer Gippsland Area

Applications close Sunday 20 June 2021

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Casual Early Childhood Teachers to assist in delivering effective teaching and learning programs at St Anne’s Campus on an as needs basis.

ht to Applicants must have the righ work in Australia. The succes ssful applicant will be required to undergo

Jayco Hawk, 2008 with annexe $18,000. Phone 0419 862 970.

• Ongoing full-time position • Collaborative team environment

Applications close Sunday 27 June 2021

Please visit the vacancies page on our website to apply for this position and view the Role Statement at www.baptcare.org.au

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SENIOR CALF REARER

Stablraens Farms offers an opportunity to join its team to take over the management of their calf rearing operation at its farm located at Denison Victoria.

There are 900 calves reared in the Spring and 200 in the Autumn. Modern calf rearing facilities and animal health practices have resulted in a less than 1% death rate. This therefore make this an ideal position for someone with a love of animals. Experience rearing calves would be an advantage but not essential.

Required attributes: ● Affinity with animals ● Understanding of animal health ● Physically fit ● Self motivated ● Attention to detail Must have a manual drivers license.

Commencing late July.

For further information about this position you can contact Nita on 0400 568 773 or email CV with references to: nitamcrae68@gmail.com

Full-time, fixed term

Baptcare is a purpose driven organisation focused on delivering the best of care to people of all ages, cultures, beliefs and circumstances across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. We deliver better outcomes for more than 13,000 people in our community, combining best practice with a social heart.

Caravans

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Cars

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MAZDA 6 Classic sedan, 2009 model, 140,000kms, excellent condition, new tyres, r.w.c., black duco, auto $9995. Phone 0409 741 079.

CRUSADER Esperance, 17'6'', QS bed, full ann., ensuite combo, e.c., HR towbar and Anderson plug, lots more $38,000 o.n.o. Doug 0428 347 521.

LAGOON Jetstar caravan, 2011, 22ft, HR hitch/level riders, QS bed with extra length, Red Arc batt. sys., full ensuite sep. toilet/swr, w/mach., rev. cycle heater/ a/c., pull-out awn. $45,000 o.n.o. Ph 0400 794 700.

NOVA Revivor 2011, 19'6'', single beds, full ens., new Thetford 3-way fridge, solar panels, HR hitch, 2012, 5 speed manual, always undercover, v.g.c.

148,500kms, full-service $39,500. 0402 140 919. history, 1 owner, excellent mech. and body condition, $22,490, R.W.C provided, Located Sale. Phone: 0406 050 265.

SUBARU WRX

ROYAL Flair Series 4, QS bed, solar panel, 2 deep cycle batt's, all hoses, awn. mat., annex, 12v TV, swr, VE Commodore ute 2009, 12 mths reg, many extras, man., 1 owner, log books, $23,500. 0427 740 727. low 113,000km, Tein Super Street lower susp., good TOYOTA, High Ace L.W.B. tyres, tow bar, tint., great camper wag., 1980, needs car, XWA-429 $15,750 work on the engine, but I have all the parts. As is o.n.o. Ph 0429 167 502. $5000 o.n.o. Please view at 2511 McDonalds Track, Motorcycles Thorpdale.

• Honda Shadow

WANTED

Cash paid for older caravans. Phone Ken 2015 black, VT400 $4500. 0418 547 047.

Phone 0467 666 765.

Advertise in the Gippsland Times and Latrobe Valley Express

Motoring Deal

$53 without a picture,or $66.90 with a picture

A tota l 16 issu of es!

Twice a week for 4 weeks in both papers *price is for line advertisin ng which include es a headline and 4 lines of type with additional line es $7.50 per line Cash or credit card, through our Sale of ce only

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Situations Vacant

Long Distance HC Driver

Bonaccord Freightlines is currently seeking an experienced HC driver to join our team for our Long Distance Operation based from the Bairnsdale area. The position will be offered on a fulltime basis and there will be some weekend work involved to service our 7 day a week business.

The candidates we are looking for will have: ● A HC licence with a minimum of 2 years heavy vehicle driving experience ● Must be over 23 yrs due to insurance purposes ● Professional driving attitude and driving record ● Previous refrigerated transport experience, is desirable but not essential ● A commitment to workplace health and safety is essential To be successful for this role applicants must: ● Pass a company medical including drug and alcohol test ● A flexibility to work weekends and public holidays is a must ● Be well presented, professional and reliable ● Have attention to detail ● Be able to provide exceptional customer service to our blue chip customers We have a well maintained and modern fleet, and if you take pride in your work and are looking for stable long term employment we encourage you to apply for this role.

To apply send resumes with work referees directly to freightlines@bonaccord.net.

For further details please contact our office on 03 5157 1325 during office hours.

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Cross Infection Cleaner Sale and District Specialist School is seeking the services of a Cross Infection Cleaner to work at the school for 4 hours per day, 3 days per week. (Wednesday to Friday) Further details regarding this position can be found on 'recruitment online' or are available from the school.

Position closes Thursday 24th June

SALE COLLEGE

Is seeking to appoint the following:

English - Additional Language Teacher

Part-time: 15.2 Hours a week Maternity Leave Position Ref: 1229002 We welcome your applications for the above positions.

Enquiries: Andrea Watson 03 5144 1711 Application should be submitted via Recruitment Online at: www.education.vic.gov.au/schooljobs Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 15 June, - Page 25

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All engagement and marriage notices must carry the signatures of BOTH parties.

If under 18, the parents signatures as well.

Birth notices: where both parents are named, signatures of both are required and telephone numbers to enable verification.

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IRVINE (née Glenn), Elizabeth (Betty) Mary.

29/01/1929 - 10/06/2021 Daughter of Dorothy and Digby Glenn, and sister to Valda (all dec.).

Our dear Mum passed quietly in Sale hospital on Thursday 10/6/21, after a long and wonderful life filled with adventures with her beloved husband Ross (dec, 13/3/2013) both in Australia and New Guinea.

She will be missed by her sons Glenn and Cameron and her daughter-in-law Laurel and grandchildren Chloe, Seth, Dane and Mace and all those who knew her, both relations and friends.

She would always have a cuppa and a friendly ear for any who needed it.

Her family was everything.

JAMES, Alan Royned.

Aged 85 years.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday June 12, 2021 at Bendigo Hospital.

Beloved husband of Hazel May James (nee Buckley) (dec.)

Dearly loved father of Sue, Trevor, Russell and Amanda.

Cherished grandfather of Cairo, Hayley, Zevon and Matthew.

Father-in-law of Brian and Jenny.

Rest in peace

ASHTON Jean, Jean joined the Sale Bridge Club in 1973 and remained a valued and respected member for nearly 50 years.

Condolences to the family.

LAWSON (nee Wilkinson), Valda.

ASHTON Jean, Maffra Ladies Probus Passed away peacefully Club acknowledges with at Laurina Lodge Heyfield great sadness the passing on June 12, 2021. of a foundation member Aged 85 years.

Jean Ashton. She will be Loving wife of Eddie for much missed. Our sincere 64 years. condolences are extended Loved mother of Lindy, to Jean's family and Ricky (dec.), Michelle, Elizabeth and Anthony. friends at this sad time.

Grandmother of 15 Great grandmother of 17.

HOLMES, Morris James.

Passed away peacefully at Wilson Lodge Sale on June 13, 2021.

Aged 90 years.

Dearly loved husband of Dulcie (dec.).

Loved father and father-in-law of Kerry and Leno Binotto, Trevor and Maryann, Ian (dec.)

Andrew and Jenny.

Much loved grandpa of six and great grandpa of 12.

Reunited with Mum

Thanks for all the memories.

Now at peace with Ricky and Zac. LAWSON, Valda.

Loving and beloved mother, nan, and great nan of Lindy, Tim, Sam, Caz, Eliza, Matt, Henry, Francesca, Harvey, Pia and Felix.

LAWSON, Valda.

Mum/Nan, Our memories of you silently kept, Of a mum and nan that we loved, And will never forget.

- Michelle and Luke, HOLMES, Morris James. M a d e l i n e , Jeremy, 6/10/1930 - 13/6/2021 Benjamin and Dearly loved father and Christopher. father-in-law of Kerry and Leno Binotto.

LAWSON, Valda.

Grandpa to Daniel and Loving mum of Liz and Katrina, Craig and Nancy. Spud.

Great grandpa t o Nana of Jamie, Ally, Samantha, J a m e s , Lauren, Aaron, Zac (dec.), Sebella and Luca.

Rachael, Dylan, Brodie Mum is waiting for you to and Jake. help look after the great Great grandma of Cooper, garden in Heaven.

Jayden, William, Mason, R.I.P. Dad Evie, Joey, Lexie, Rocket and Ripley.

HOLMES, Morris James. At peace and reunited Loved father of Andrew with Ricky and Zac. and Jenny.

Grandfather to Rebecca LAWSON, Valda. and Shaun, Leigh and To my amazing mother, Thanks for everything.

Sarah.

Great grandfather to Love from Anthony and James, Lily, Oliver, Jai Fiona.

Grandmother of Michael, and Liam.

Happy gardening and Daniel, Nate, and Charlie. keep those roses well Great grandmother of Scarlett, Mason and pruned Dad. Brandon.

Love you always.

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PEARSON, Thomas Leslie (Tom).

26/12/1948 - 6/6/2021 Passed away peacefully at Sale Gardens Aged Care.

Loved father of Jodie, Kylie, Trent, Emily and their partners.

Loved Pa to 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Much loved son of Tom and Lorna (both dec.).

Loved brother of Ken, Bill, Geoff, Wicka, Barb, Snooks and their partners.

Loved uncle of many.

R.I.P. My dear brother Tom, Now that you have gone you're no longer here to share the bond we had together. A bond of love and care, yet somehow something tells me you are watching over me.

Love you mate.

Loved brother of Barb and Slugga.

Uncle of Melissa, Dean, Karen, Paul, Louise and Gurn.

Great uncle of Mikalae, Kowen, Ethan, Caleb, Tahlia, Hannah, Abel and Wilderae.

Special friend of Russell.

We will miss you Tom. R.I.P. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

Love you mate.

- Wicka, Maggie and family.

Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear.

Special friend - Shirl.

SERTORI, Frank James.

Born November 8, 1929 passed away peacefully at the Maffra Hospital on June 5, 2021.

Frank was the loving husband of Merle (dec.)

The loved and loving father and father-in-law of Anne and John Woollard, Elaine Bennell, Kay and Peter Morris, Ian and Donna Sertori.

The loved and proud and loving grandfather and great grandfather of Belinda and Gregg, Joni, Michael and Chamaine, Stacey and Zane, Kellie (dec.), Timothy, Amy, Mikayla, Elise, Finley, Ryder, Taylah, Cohen, Arlo and Samual.

Frank will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.

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SIMMS, Debbie Sue. 14/2/1962 - 9/6/2021 Aged 59 years.

Passed away peacefully at home.

Devoted and loving mother to her two boys Jesse and Tye. Friend to Lainey.

Daughter of June and the late Barry Simms.

Sister to Steven, Darren and Karen, and Scott.

A loving aunt to Jack and Jess, Balin, Rhianna, SHINGLES, Melissa, and Rhys.

Henry William Earnest.

27/06/1935 - 12/06/2021 Very much loved and adored by her aunts, Loving husband of Jean.

Father to Janey, Mervyn, uncles and cousins.

Will be sadly missed Andrew, Angie and Graham.

A man devoted to Mum, Thank you for being my Jehovah our creator.

Rest easy my love 'til light in the dark. I will Jesus calls you to the always love you and forever hold you in my resurrection. heart, until we meet again.

In memory of Henry Your loving son, Jesse.

William Earnest Shingles.

You've made your way to A gentleman to his core. and you're An excellent axeman and Heaven, resting peacefully. We trapper.

A hard worker, a lovely know that you are happy now it's the place for you father.

Passed away on Saturday to be. We'll remember all June 12, 2021 at 8:45pm. the happy days and know May you rest in peace now you're not in pain. We know that you'll watch Dad. over us and we'll think of Sorely missed. you each day.

- Mervyn and Andrew.

Love always and forever.

Tye and Lainey.

Hawky, A man that will be missed.

A legend, a Dad, a mate, My darling daughter My best friend a friend.

May the woodpile reach to My brave little warrior who the clouds and keep you never gave up.

But in the end it was too warm.

Nothing can touch you damned hard to stay with us. now.

Your battle is now over.

RIP Henry.

- Andy, Merv, Christine, Fly free with the birds that Byron, Tanika, Tayla, you loved so much.

Reunited with your Dad Rory and Willow xxxooo and your beloved Moppy.

"Daddy's girl" Will miss you so much Love ya - Mum.

Funerals

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HOLMES. The funeral service for Mr Morris James Holmes will be held in our Geoff Rossetti Memorial Chapel, 1390 Maffra Road, Sale (next to Sale Cemetery) on FRIDAY (June 18, 2021) commencing at 1pm.

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SHINGLES In accordance with his wishes, a private cremation for Mr Henry William Earnest Shingles will be held.

A private cremation will follow For those unable to attend, a "Facebook Live" broadcast of the service will take place: https://www.facebook.com/ gippslandfuneralservices

IRVINE (née Glenn) For funeral arrangements for Mrs Elizabeth 'Betty' Mary Irvine, please check our website or phone:

JAMES The funeral of Mr Alan Royned James is appointed to leave Our Chapel, 5 Queen Street, Maffra after a service commencing at 10:30am on MONDAY (June 21, 2021) for the Maffra Monumental Lawn Cemetery.

Due to the current Covid restrictions, those wishing to attend please contact our office.

My dear sister, So happy, loving and kind.

Always smiling.

Rest well.

May we meet again.

- Steven, Rhianna and Devyn.

JONES. A funeral service for Mrs What you went through Annie Gertrude (Nancy) the last four years with Jones WAS HELD on cancer treatment. You Tuesday June 8, 2021. always had a smile with a positive attitude and never complained. I will always remember this, everyone will miss you Debbie. RIP. - Scott.

SIMMS A private family service for Ms Debbie Sue Simms will be held.

TEMPLETON. The funeral service for Mr Duncan McAuley Templeton will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street Sale at 11am TOMORROW (Wednesday June 16, 2021), followed by a private cremation.

Bereavement Thanks

In Memoriam

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JORGENSEN, Jim. 1919 - 1991 The Broken Chain When we knew that morning; God was to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You're always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

Forever loved and missed, Nancy and family.

WOODS, Ivan.

29/09/1954 - 13/06/2019 Loved husband of Vicki and loving father of Justin and Jennah.

Happy times when we were together, Hold memories that will last forever.

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PHILLIPS Marian (Marie), Marie's husband and children sincerely thank all relatives and friends for your kind words, cards and phone calls on her sad passing. Thanks to Rev. Barbara Strickland for the church service and to the Letts family for their close attention.

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BLAKE, Eileen June 14, 2012 Dearest Mum, Every day, in some small way, memories of you come my way. Though You came into the world absent you are always with a storm and went out KAY. near, still missed loved in one.

A funeral service for Mr and always dear.

Love you sister girl.

Albert Neil Kay WAS Your loving daughter Jan. From Kathy (Possum).

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Entering the Tigers’ den Liz Bell

FORMER Sale student Grace Benson is living her dream working as a people and culture officer at the Richmond Football Club, partly made possible though a university internship she completed while at Swinburne University.

Coming from a family with strong ties to sport and business undoubtedly gave the former Sale City netballer a good grounding in both, and allowed her to combine those passions with her appetite for building relationships.

But Grace firmly credits her success in securing a job at Richmond with the skills she learned during internships at Linfox’s Thailand office and at the football club, and has since been honing her people skills and refining her knowledge of project management.

Since completing Year 12 at Catholic College Sale in 2015 and studying business and human relations at Swinburne University of Technology, Grace’s career has gone from strength to strength, and she says she will feel eternally thankful for the opportunities she received and the skills they helped her acquire.

“It’s been an amazing journey for me, pretty crazy really, being from a regional town, and it may not have happened this way if I had not had those opportunities,” she said.

“I think some of it was being in the right place at the right time, and I’m very glad I chose the paths I did after school.”

Opportunity is one thing,

but Grace’s focus and positive personality played their part.

“One of my bosses did say that my initiative was seen as a really good thing, and probably secured the position for me,” she said.

“It’s something I’ve always thought was important, from my job at Osmosis in Sale when I was at school, to school and university, and to now — just offering to help and being willing to do more.”

A country girl at heart, Grace said she was loving being immersed in the Melbourne lifestyle but was happy to get back “home” to Gippsland when she could, and during lockdown periods when she was able to and didn’t have to go into the office.

With Victorian universities soon accepting mid-year intakes, Grace said it was a good time for students and their parents to try to make informed decisions on prospective courses and career paths.

As of this year, Swinburne University of Technology has rolled out its 2021 Work Integrated Learning program, offering students enrolled in all undergraduate degrees real industry experience (made up of industry or community projects, professional placements or internships).

The initiative aims to give students the opportunity to be involved in genuine industry experiences as a core study component during their courses, ultimately helping them develop job-ready skills that enhance their confidence and prepare them to succeed in the future workforce.

Above: Grace Benson, with her father Dean. Right: Grace working as a people and culture officer at the Richmond Football Club.

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Helping clubs through restrictions

THE state government is delivering more support for grassroots sports clubs and their members with new payments towards costs associated with coronavirus restrictions.

Community Sport Minister Ros Spence has announced grants of $2000 are available for clubs hit hard by the effects of the latest restrictions.

The grants from the Sporting Club Grants Program are available for clubs which have incurred costs that cannot be recouped after events or activities were cancelled or postponed.

Costs available to be claimed include cancellation fees for facilities, coaches and officials, as well as loss of perishable goods and booking fees.

Previous grant recipients include Central Victoria Swimming, which received $2000 towards recouping event costs for program printing and medals and trophies after a twoday carnival was cancelled.

Park Orchards Basketball Club received $2000 towards hall hire and registration costs associated with the cancellation of its 3x3 Hustle tournament, and Mount Prospect District Tennis Association received $2000 for catering and court preparation costs after two of its events were cancelled.

The government says the Sporting Club Grants Program is part of its work to make sport more accessible and inclusive, stimulate local economies, build sustainable sport and recreation and volunteer opportunities, and increase local participation.

Grassroots clubs and organisations are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Since 2014, the government has provided more than 8100 sporting club grants totalling more than $12 million to clubs across the state.

The government has also allocated more than $30 million to clubs, leagues, state associations and other organisations from the Community Sport Sector COVID-19 Short-Term Survival Package.

“This funding will help clubs that have lost revenue due to event cancellations, to support them and their members through to the other side of the pandemic,” Minister Spence said.

“Our community sporting clubs have been recovering strongly this year and with support, will quickly resume their momentum once the current restrictions have been lifted.”

For more information about the grants program and a full list of recipients go to sport.vic.

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Port Adelaide X Sydney Swans X Gold Coast Suns X St Kilda X GWS Giants 4 Richmond X Melbourne

TOTAL

74

TIM Port Adelaide X Sydney Swans X Fremantle 4 St Kilda X GWS Giants 4 West Coast 4 Melbourne

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69

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68

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Geelong Cats 4 Sydney Swans X Fremantle 4 St Kilda X GWS Giants 4 Richmond X Melbourne

Port Adelaide X Sydney Swans X Fremantle 4 Adelaide 4 GWS Giants 4 Richmond X Melbourne

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TOTAL

TOTAL

68 13

70

JAYDE Port Adelaide X Sydney Swans X Fremantle 4 St Kilda X GWS Giants 4 Richmond X Melbourne

TOTAL

74

TOTAL

77

4 Geelong Cats 4 Sydney Swans X Fremantle 4 St Kilda X GWS Giants 4 West Coast Eagles 4 Meelbourne

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TOTAL

72 13

4

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2 Geelong Cats 4 Sydney Swans X Gold Coast X St Kilda X GWS Giants 4 Richmond X Collingwood

Port Adelaide X Sydney Swans X Fremantle 4 St Kilda X GWS Giants 4 Richmond X Melbourne

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66

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4 Geelong 4 Sydney Swans X Fremantle 4 St Kilda X GWS Giants 4 West Coast Eagles 4 Melbourne

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65

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68

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Thursday June 10 Port Adelaide v Geelong, AO Friday June 11 Sydney v Hawthorn, SCG Saturday June 12 Fremantle v Gold Coast, OS St Kilda v Adelaide, CS Sunday June 13 North Melbourne v GWS, BA West Coast v Richmond, OS Monday June 14 Melbourne v Collingwood, SCG

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COVID restrictions, now flooding, hit local sport David Braithwaite

LOCAL sporting clubs and associations are eagerly awaiting news about whether restrictions will be eased further this week.

But the condition of some grounds and golf courses across Gippsland following storms and floods during the past week will also determine if play goes ahead.

Allowing spectators and the use of changerooms, clubrooms and canteens are factors will lead to the resumption of senior sporting competitions this weekend.

Under current restrictions for regional Victoria, the number of people permitted at outdoor sporting venues is 150, with groups of no more than 20.

After junior outdoor sport was allowed to continue seven days earlier, people of all ages were able to play competitive indoor and outdoor sport since Friday. However, the limits on spectator number at indoor facilities, as well as the long weekend, meant most senior sport hasn’t been played yet.

Sports like golf will benefit from having no venue limit if a 100 metre distance can be maintained between groups.

For indoor sport, no more than 50 people are allowed in a venue. Attendance is limited to the people required to run training or the match. Such limits have prevented many basketball associations, including Sale and Maffra, from resuming their domestic competitions.

Players and officials aren’t permitted to move between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria to play or train.

Having the Cardinia Shire included in the metro area has made it hard for some footballnetball clubs, particularly in western region of the Gippsland League, to field teams should the season resume.

That was a major factor in the Gippsland League opting to work towards resuming its season this Saturday.

“The majority of the member clubs also specifically stated their preference to resume the senior and junior competitions at the same time, effectively ruling out a return to play for junior competitions on June 12 under the current restrictions,” the league announced last week.

“While senior sport is open under the new restrictions as of June 11, multiple clubs have notified the league that they will not be able to field some teams in round nine under the current movement restrictions for greater Melbourne.”

The league has cancelled three rounds, and will adjust its fixture to ensure each club plays each other at least once.

A Gippsland League club hoping to have its home ground ready by the end of month is Traralgon.

Damaging winds and an epic downpour turned the Traralgon Recreation Reserve into a lake on Thursday.

Water from nearby Traralgon Creek rose above the fence line at the main oval, with water making its way a good distance up the Tony Lane Stand.

The entire clubrooms side of the oval was reduced to a mud pit, with the mud so thick it made walking on its surface a task in itself. Mud filled every room in the changerooms and toilets.

Despite the current condition, Maroons president Kevin Foley said the club was still hoping to play at home against Morwell on June 26.

“We’re hoping to play our home game here in

Water encroaches the Tony Lane Stand at the Traralgon Recreation Reserve on Thursday morning. two weeks’ time — that’s what we are aiming for,” he said.

“There is a fair bit of work to do in between but certainly hoping that’s the case. We need a bit of wind to help dry the sludge.

“We’ve done it before. Last time this happened in 2013 it happened on a Monday and we played on the Saturday ... it can happen, it will take a fair bit of effort, it just might mean we haven’t got carpet.”

The East Gippsland and North Gippsland football-netball leagues, which also haven’t played the past three weekends, are also looking to resume this weekend.

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The EGFNL has already reduced its season from 16 to 14 rounds, with each team playing each other twice.

The postponed rounds six and seven will now be played instead of rounds 15 and 16.

Sporting bodies have interpreted the restrictions for sport in their their return to play guidelines.

With changerooms not open,AFL Victoria recommends players “get in, get out”, while spectators can’t be in groups of more than 10.

“A maximum venue capacity of patrons at any one time has been removed with the number of patron allowed now being equal to the minimum number of people necessary to conduct the activity,” the guidelines state.

“Spectators are still limited to parents and guardians required to conduct the activity.”

Other than allowing access to the toilets, the use of indoor facilities such as change and social rooms is not permitted.

For soccer, Football Victoria’s guidelines state an overall patron cap of 150 per venue, with spectators not permitted other than for parental supervision

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and support people for players with special needs.

Differing from AFL Victoria, FV says canteens can open, subject to food and drink facility restrictions, and changerooms and toilets can open subject to the facility cap.

Depending on changes to restrictions, the Latrobe Valley Soccer League hopes to play senior as well as junior matches this weekend, when round 11, delayed from last month, will be played.

The league will used the scheduled reserve weekend to complete the home-and-away season before the top six play-offs in September.

Sale United’s women’s team was scheduled to play Monash in the semi-finals of the BrowneHuizer Cup tomorrow night in Newborough, but flooding has led to the match being postponed to September 12.

Most Sale and District Junior Football Association matches went ahead at the weekend.

Hockey, baseball and soccer weren’t played because of the long weekend, as (since postponed) state events were scheduled to be played.

— with Liam Durkin

Sale touch returns for finals tomorrow THE Sale touch finals will begin tomorrow night at Stephenson Park.

The top four teams on the ladder will contest the A division semi-finals from 6.30pm.

Longford Trailer Hire will play the Pink Panthers (referee Porky’s Pines) and Nagle College will take on the Mustangs (referee Phoenix-CAT’s).

Longford lost two games for the season with an impressive 133.3 per cent, while the Panthers

have lost six games. The Mustangs, under Corey Siebel’s leadership, have only lost four games with one drawn game, while Nagle has one loss and two forfeits.

In addition to the A division grand final next week, Porky’s Pines will play Phoenix-CAT’s in the B division grand final.

Both grand finals will be played from 6.30pm.

A new season will begin Wednesday, July 21. For more information phone Laurie on 0419 132 824.

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BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG Football-Netball Club has postponed its past players day, which was to be held on Saturday.

A new date for the event will be announced soon.

A reunion lunch was be held to the belated celebration for the anniversaries of the 1970 seniors, 1995 seniors and 2000 senior and reserves premiership teams.

The 2001 senior premiership team was to be also commemorated.

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Sale Tennis Club hosts Aust Open ballkid trial SALE Tennis Club recently hosted its fifth annual ballkid trials, as part of the selection process for the 2022 Australian Open ballkids.

The trials are normally conducted in March each year, but the scheduling was affected by the open being held later than normal this year and COVID restrictions, with several new dates set.

Metropolitan trials are still yet to be held.

COVID restrictions meant metropolitan children could not travel to regional areas, so the two aspiring

ballkids who were able to attend got some special attention.

The ballkid hopefuls were put through their paces by Sale Tennis Club coach Anthony Zafiris and fourtime open ballkid and club player Hunter Pearce.

This combination of coaching and experience made for a successful trial.

The level one trial for the Australian Open Ballkids Program is designed to identify children with skills in the areas of rolling, servicing and court movement, all of which are critical to the overall function of the ballkid on

court, so these skills were the focus of the trials.

Ballkids play an integral role in ensuring that tennis tournaments run smoothly.

Throughout the Australian Open series, each ballkid is a focal part of every game, be it at Rod Laver Arena or an outside court.

The Australian Open Ballkids Program has one of the most intensive training programs of the four Grand Slams and focuses on the development of core skills and overall tennis knowledge, while

also encouraging team work, communication and leadership among participants.

Applicants who rank within the top 400 performers Australia wide at the level one trials will be invited to attend level two trials where they will again be assessed for the opportunity to join the program, and 310 ballkids will be chosen.

Sale Tennis Club is hopeful of hosting more ballkids in its next annual trials, assuming Victoria is without the disruption of COVID restrictions in 2022.

Harper claims double David Braithwaite

SEASPRAY greyhound trainer Barry Harper had two winners during Sunday’s Sale meeting.

In the 440 metre free for all, Omega Dodge look the lead entering the bend, then kicked away to win by six lengths. Omega Dodge has won five of his previous seven starts.

Dr Lynch finished third for Ronald Winter at Denison.

Earlier, Omega Sierra won the 440m grade seven for Harper. Dr Wade, trained by Emily McMahon at Darriman, led most of the way, but finished third after tiring in the final 50m and getting passed by Omega Sierra and Nevaeh Bale.

The meeting began with the heats of the 440m maiden series.

The first heat was won by My Mate Damien, trained by Cheryle Ragen at Kilmany.

Battling for the lead with My Mate Damien for most of the race, Into The Shed, trained by Gary McMillan at Nambrok, made a late charge, but the favourite held on to win by a nose.

Shot Fossil, trained by Ray Floyd at Cobains, also advanced to this Sunday’s final after finishing third.

Vesna Spolly won the second heat for Steve Spoljaric at Kilmany. Elmo Rose, trained by Jeff Chignell at Rosedale, led into the home straight

Omega Dodge won the 440m free for all.

File photo but finished third, enough to get him of Lara’s Love, trained by Johnston. a spot in the final.

Select Charlie, a $48 chance at Massimo, trained by Dawn the tote trained by Corey Fulford at Johnston at Boisdale, won the 520m Bundalaguah, pipped Cawbourne mixed grade four and five. Last Cooper at the post to win the race start Sale winner General Collinda, 12 440m grade five. trained by Steph Tyler at Boisdale, Aubameyang, trained by Peter made a late charge, but finished short Martinovic at Koo Wee Rup, won the by a half a head.

440m grade five final. There was a Dr Carmel won the race nine 440m packed field on the final bend, before grade five for Bill McMahon, ahead Aubameyang broke away at the top

of the straight to win by two lengths.

Four days after winning at Warrnambol, Spring Driven won the 440m mixed grade six and seven for Lisa Delbridge at Balliang.

Finished two lengths behind was Bowie, trained by Bill McMahon, while Madalia Pixie came third for Kathleen Fogarty at Heyfield.

The 520m restricted win event was taken out by Rebecca Gay, trained by Billy Stockdale at Hastings. Geena Bale, trained at Heyfield by Susan Northway, took the lead in the home straight, but Rebecca Gay responded to win by half a length.

Coming into the race as a reserve, Crackerjack Carr won the race 10 440m grade five for Mark Deldridge at Balliang. Ragen’s Wigram Road came third.

Funambulist, trained by Steven Bruce-White at Buln Buln East, won the race 11 440m grade five.

The next greyhound meeting at Sale will be Friday night.

While restrictions have eased further across the state, admittance to all Victorian greyhound race meetings is still limited to essential people, such as trainers, handlers and officials.

Masks must be worn when inside, loading a greyhound into the starting boxes, while in a catching pen, and whenever people are unable to maintain 1.5m social distancing.

Locals advance to Pink Diamond finals FIVE locally-trained greyhounds will this week race during finals night of the inaugural Pink Diamond series.

Dr Knuckles, trained by Bill McMahon at Darriman, won a 400 metre heat of the Pink Dimond Champion Short Course by a length from Throw Caution, trained at Nambrok by Lyn Smith.

The pair battled for the victory, before Dr Knuckles, coming off four consecutive second placed finishes, edged ahead.

Both will advanced to the final, which will be raced at Bendigo this Thursday night.

Smith had two other dogs qualify for the finals with second placings in the heats.

Soda Prince finished second in a 400m Pink Diamond Rookie Short Course heat, ahead of McMahon’s Zachary, while Earn The Answers, returning to Victoria after five runs in Western Australia, was runner-up in a 460m Pink Diamond Rookie Sprinter heat.

Rufiano, trained by Rod Ashworth at Cowwarr, won the Pink Diamond Maiden Sprinter semifinal over 460m. Nathan Ryder, trained by Dawn Johnston at Boisdale, collided with two dogs early,

but recovered to finish third.

A big finish wasn’t enough for Johnston’s West Of Westeros to advance in the Pink Diamond Princes, finishing third in her 460m heat.

The new Pink Diamond series is held across regional Victoria, culminating this year with a meeting at Bendigo. Three of the 12 finals will each carry prize money of $105,000.

On Sunday at Healesville, Four Aces claimed a third consecutive victory for Leslie Hughes at Sale by winning a heat of the Super Vicgreys 350m grade five.

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A CRICKET match will be held in Maffra to promote men’s mental health.

“Raise the Bat for Movember” will be held at the Cameron Sporting Complex on Sunday, November 28.

It will be the third Raise the Bat event scheduled, although the second one planned for Briagolong earlier this year was cancelled because of inclement weather. The inaugural event last year, held in Nambrok, raised money for the bushfire appeal.

Raise the Bat organisers have joined forces with the Maffra Cricket Club to raise money for Movember, which aims to raise awareness around men’s mental health and other aspects of men’s health.

The main game will feature top local, state and former international players, with a curtain raiser featuring local juniors and parents.

The day will also include market stalls, activities, music and food trucks. Business who wish to become involved can email raise_the_bat@

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