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Fond farewell to Sion

THE company behind a luxury, $100 million dollar eco-resort and hot springs at Seacombe is hopeful construction can begin by the end of the year, following state government planning approval.

Development company Seacombe West, which had been anxiously waiting for Planning Minister Richard Wynne to sign the planning documents, says there are now “no roadblocks” holding the project back.

Chairman James Troedel, who owns the 2480-hectare site, said there was a lot more planning and consultation to do before construction could begin, but he expected work to be underway in 2021 if all goes well.

The ambitious development will target the international tourism market, and will include accommodation of 82 rooms — 32 in the main hotel and another 45 ‘pods’ scattered through the bush and connected by elevated walkways.

Planning is also underway for part of the property to become a wildlife haven, fenced off from feral animals for the reintroduction of some local wildlife, including the quoll, once common in south-east Australia.

Mr Troedel, who currently runs sheep on the waterside property that backs onto the Gippsland Lakes, said the approval of planning documents

There was a symbolic handing over of keys as the Sion campus of Catholic College Sale was officially decommissioned at the weekend. Pictured are the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion, from left, are Sr Mary Lotton, Sr Angela Bayliss, Sr Mary Barbuto, Sr Joan Mack, Sr Marianne Dacy and Sr Patricia Watson with Bishop of Sale, the Most Reverend Greg Bennet (centre) and Dean of Sale’s St Mary’s Cathedral, the Very Reverend Peter Bickley. Full story, page 4.

Proponents hope construction of the Nunduk Spa Retreat will begin this year.

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was “fantastic”, and came after a three-year struggle to move the concept forward.

The planning permit approval comes just months after Jobs and Tourism Minister Martin Pakula gave the development proposal his tick of approval with a $1 million grant.

“It’s slowly sinking in that we are getting there,” he said.

“It’s certainly been a lengthy process, but the good thing about that is everything has been thoroughly assessed and all boxes ticked.”

Mr Troedel said the project would help reinvigorate tourism and create jobs in Gippsland after years of drought, the devastating bushfires of last summer and the pandemic that has crippled global tourism.

The company has promised to focus on providing employment for local workers where possible, with the retreat project to create about 200 jobs — about half of those ongoing.

Mr Troedel said the six-star, “offgrid” retreat and spa — known as Nunduk — had been designed to offer “something different” to tourists looking for a luxury retreat that had a strong focus on sustainability, nature, health and wellbeing, and traditional Aboriginal culture.

Completed plans still have to be finalised and approved by Wellington Shire Council, and construction is expected to take about two years to complete.

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Rosedale is reel wired with its own decentralisation story

3000 different products.

Dozens of reels of wire are brought through the factory, where they are wound through a series of machines to create the cables.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien was also at the opening, and said it was great to see the factory’s site being put to good use.

“I’m so old I can remember this being an empty pine board factory that was then turned into a leather factory,” he said.

“To have it filled and now is just brilliant for the local economy.

“We’re learned in the last 12 months we can’t rely too much on China and other manufacturing nations — we have to do specialised stuff ourselves.

“This is a really good example of that happening, and it’s fantastic to have it here in Gippsland.”

Liam Durkin DECENTRALISATION seems to be one of the most spoken words in the past 12 months, and its literal meaning was on display after Bambach Wires and Cables officially opened its factory in Rosedale last week.

While one would assume an Australia-wide company such as Bambach would have its headquarters in a state capital city, the decision to operate out of Rosedale is a huge boost and feather in the cap for the small Gippsland town.

Some 200 B-doubles have relocated equipment out of Bambach’s Sydney branch to Rosedale in the past year to get the factory up and running.

Bambach Rosedale has been operating for a few months, yet last week’s opening was the first opportunity the company’s directors had to gather together and tour the facility.

Bambach chief executive Alf Chown, who is originally from Sale, said the move to Rosedale had been met with a lot of positivity.

“It has allowed us to set up a fully operational business in an area where there is a lot of scope for growth,” he said.

“In a time where the economy is really needing Australian manufacturing, it’s been a great thing.

“Locally I think it’s been a good thing for Rosedale; it’s given jobs for people. “ It’s also a bit of a test case in some ways.

“I think it is a great sign that we can get something going out here in a place like Rosedale, and hopefully it shows the way for a few other similar things.”

Drawing on his experience working in Hong Kong, Mr Chown said it was actually quite common to have huge companies based in more remote locations.

“It may seem a bit unusual for Australia, but in my experience, everywhere else in the world this is what the norm is,” he said.

“John Deer tractors are in a small country town in America that has about 15,000 people.

“Many factories in Germany are in small country towns or hamlets.

Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Gippsland regional manager Julie Wilson, Bambach chief executive Alf Chown, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien and Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens at the factory’s official opening.

Photos: Liam Durkin “Even in China, most of the manufacturing is in regional areas.”

The relocation of Bambach to Rosedale came about thanks to a $2.9 million federal government grant.

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester helped secure the grant to support the growth of Bambach through the Regional Jobs and Investment Package.

Bambach committed the remainder of the money towards the project.

Mr Chester said the project involved establishing an advanced low voltage cable manufacturing facility that would allow Bambach to target international markets.

“The development included refurbishment of the tannery, equipment installation, establishment of a test laboratory, and recruitment and training of

personnel,” he said.

“The facility will produce newly-developed cables for use in infrastructure and defence-related projects.

“Bambach will now be able to increase its manufacturing capacity and efficiency, and in turn provide long term sustainable employment.

“The new facility will help to attract other industries to the region and contribute substantially to sustainable employment creation in the future.”

Mr Chester said the project supported 34 jobs during construction and had created another 34 ongoing positions.

Bambach is an Australian-owned company which manufactures specialist and industrial cables.

It produces low voltage cable to many industries including the rail and road network, making about

Dozens of reels of wire are wound together to make cables at the Bambach factory in Rosedale.

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Hopes for Anzac Day RSLs across Wellington Shire are hoping to invite the public back to Anzac Day services in April, with sub-branches and Wellington Shire Council working together to navigate pandemic obstacles and run scaled-down, COVID-safe events this year.

Last year community Anzac Day services across the state were cancelled, leaving RSL branches to hold small, in-house services that could not be attended by the general public.

But Sale RSL president Marty Tanzer said subbranches across the shire had recently met with council to work out the logistics and details of holding public Anzac Day events, and were waiting on approval from the relevant authorities.

Mr Tanzer said public events for local RSL sub-branches would most likely come under ‘tier one’ restrictions, which limits gatherings to 1000 people. He said any opportunity for the public to gather together to commemorate Anzac Day would be welcomed.

“A lot of people think Anzac Day is just about the RSL and veterans, but it’s really for the community so that they can come together to be part of the commemorations and pay their respects to those who have served,” he said.

“We know many people have really missed that opportunity after last year’s cancellation of public events, so it’s just fantastic that things might be back on.”

If public services and marches get the nod of approval, events will need to adhere to strict COVID-safe plans that include social distancing, monitoring of numbers and provision of hand sanitiser.

Across Wellington Shire,Anzac Day events have always been seen as an important way for service personnel, families and the public to pay tribute to the men and women who have served in all wars, and each year marches and services are well-attended.

Stratford resident Marion Stothers has been attending Anzac Day services for years, and said the sense of emotion and community inspired by the public gatherings, particularly the dawn service, was unrivalled.

“There’s an atmosphere at these Anzac Day events that’s haunting and helps to bonds communities,” she said.

“There are people who come to our Stratford services from all over because they or a relative has a local connection — it’s really an incredible community event.

“I wasn’t able to go last year, so am really looking forward to a chance to go this year.”

Stratford RSL secretary Michael Hutchison said there was a lot of planning to work through before public events were given the go-ahead, and while it was likely the march would be scaled back and not held in the main street, he was confident restricted Anzac Day services would be allowed.

Yarram RSL president Rick Rogers said Anzac Day in the town was a major event and always attracted around 700 to 800 people.

“That’s not a bad turnout for a little town like ours, and it’s always great to see how the community loves to be involved,” he said.

“Especially all the community groups and local school groups who have been very supportive over the years.”

Mr Rogers said the sub-branch was in the process of finalising details, and was hopeful that approval would be granted for a march and public service.

Last year, because of COVID-19 restrictions, Anzac Day could not be held as it usually is with a public marches and services.

While many sub-branches still held a form of limited service and wreaths were laid in the city, the public was asked to stay at home and observe one minute of silence in memory of the fallen.

In February, Gippsland MHR and federal Veterans’ Affairs Minister Darren Chester announced the Anzac services and events usually held overseas, such as the Gallipoli dawn

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IT took fire emergency services about two hours to contain a large shed fire that threatened neighbouring properties in Hobsons Rd, Longford, on Thursday.

Nineteen CFA units responded to reports of the structure fire at 1.40pm, arriving on scene to find the shed fully engulfed by flames and at risk of spreading to nearby structures.

The shed, which was about 60 metres long, contained several vehicles.

A CFA spokesperson said crews contained the fire at 3.40pm and stopped it from spreading

to other buildings, as well as bush and scrub.

Crews remained on the scene for two to three hours conducting salvage and blacking-out operations.

The fire broke out just before school pick- up time, and the Longford community was advised to exercise caution when driving because of smoke.

Nearby residents were advised to close doors and windows to prevent smoke entering houses, however, the CFA spokesperson said there was no immediate threat to the community.

POLICE are continuing to appeal for help to find Branko Despot.

The 28-year-old is wanted on warrant on theft-related offences.

Despot is described as about 182cm tall with a solid build, moustache and brown receding hair.

He is known to frequent the east Gippsland, Latrobe Valley and southern New South Wales areas.

People with information about his whereabouts are being urged to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au

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Stratford resident Marion Stothers has been attending Anzac Day services for years, and said the sense of emotion and community inspired by the public gatherings was unrivalled.

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service and other services across France, had been cancelled.

A “COVID-safe” national service was held at the Australian War Memorial and broadcast nationally, with Australians encouraged to tune in and watch.

Along with most Victorian sub-branches, RSL Victoria has made moves to hold a city-based public event, and has applied to the Health Department to hold a 5000-strong march in Melbourne.

Mr Chester said Anzac Day was the most sacred day of commemoration on the Australian calendar, providing all Australians with the opportunity “to remember and reflect on the service and sacrifice of our past and current service personnel, as well as honour the more than 102,000 Australians who have given their lives in service of our nation”.

“Individual Anzac Day services, such as those in Wellington, are a matter for the RSL in consultation with the state and local government, and RSLs are working with local authorities to ensure we can gather in line with health advice,” he said.

“My expectation is that as many people as possible will be able to gather safely to commemorate, maintaining the dignity of the day.

“At its heart, Anzac Day is about personal reflection and commemoration, and I encourage all Gippslanders to continue the tradition of honouring our service personnel in a way that is solemn and respectful.”

Gippsland East MLA and state shadow veterans affairs minister Tim Bull called on the state government to decide on the Anzac Day issue quickly, with many smaller clubs “still in the dark”.

Mr Bull said “New South Wales confusion” reigned across Victoria, with the state government still to confirm a way forward for Anzac Day services.

“Anzac Day is deeply significant for all Victorians to remember those who came before us and fought to protect the life we live today,” Mr Bull said.

Premier Daniel Andrews has told the media the state government was working hard to have an Anzac Day that is “as close to normal as possible”.

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A ceremonial farewell to Sion IT was a bittersweet celebration at the weekend as Catholic College Sale officially opened its Years 7-8 hub at the newly-amalgamated Desailly St campus, and formally bid farewell to the Sion campus.

Seven Sisters of Our Lady of Sion travelled from Melbourne for a series of events commemorating the long-standing legacy of their forebears and a 130-year commitment to Catholic education in Sale.

The weekend began with Bishop of Sale, the Most Reverend Gregory Bennet, joining Gippsland MHR Darren Chester to officially open the refurbished John 23rd building.

Dean of Sale’s St Mary’s Cathedral, the Very Reverend Peter Bickley, together with Brother Peter Carroll and Sister Mary Barbuto, led a ceremony blessing the Charism Garden at the main entrance of the school.

The John 23rd building has been rebuilt internally to provide state-of-the-art learning with open space classrooms, break-out rooms and the latest technology, with funding support from the federal government.

The Charism Garden has been designed to illustrate the merging of the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion with the Marist Brothers.

Never-ending circles are partially grey (representing the Brothers), and partially sandstone (representing the Sisters), with a collection of French and Mediterranean species to recognise the origins of both.

At the celebration, the school and its guests honoured the original seven Sisters of Our Lady of Sion who travelled by ship from England in 1890 with a mission to develop a Catholic secondary school in Sale.

Of those seven sisters, six are interred at Sale Cemetery, along with another 60 Sisters who carried on the work of their forebears.

Catholic College Sale principal Chris Randell described the Liturgy of the Word held at the

graveside of the Sisters as a touching ceremony.

“We were able to take time reflect on the courage and foresight of those original Sisters, led by Bishop Corbett, who initiated 130 years of education at the Sion campus,” Mr Randell said.

“The Sisters were young, aged 24 to 30 years, and travelled half way around the world separated from their families, to provide new opportunities in our community.

“They were brave, strong leaders and have left a long-lasting legacy that will continue to serve Gippsland for many generations to come.

“We are grateful for the gift of the Sion Charism, which will continue to be an integral part of the mission of Catholic College Sale into the future.”

A formal decommissioning ceremony and Mass was led by Bishop Bennet at the Sion Chapel on Saturday afternoon, with a symbolic locking of the doors at the end of the service.

“It was an emotional but fitting tribute to the devotion of the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion to our local community,” Mr Randell said.

On Sunday, former students and teachers and those with an affiliation to the Sion campus reunited at the school grounds.

The Friends of Sion group was invited to commemorate the contribution of the Sisters of Sion at a garden party held at the campus.

Mr Randell congratulated CeCe Kingwill and Marg Robbins for their extensive work to preserve the fine traditions of Sion and reunite former students.

“CeCe and Marg have done remarkable job leading the Friends of Sion,” he said.

“Their event on Sunday was a huge success, with around 200 past students and teachers reuniting on site as a way to honour the devotion of the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion over the past 130 years.”

Commemorative events will continue next Sunday. More photos in Friday’s Gippsland Times.

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Port master plan comment sought David Braithwaite

THE master plan for the Port of Sale precinct is now on display for public comment.

Last year, Wellington Shire Council began the master plan review process, with suggestions sought from stakeholders with a direct interest in the port.

This process has resulted in a master plan, which is on public display until April 19, at the Port of Sale customer service counter and at your.wellington.vic.gov.au The master plan aims to promote a well-connected environment which offers gathering spaces, areas for events and markets, and clever use of strategic areas adjacent to the site, including the former police station and TAFE sites.

Council has indicated its desire the purchase the sites of the old schools and police station from the

The possible future use of areas around the Port of Sale precinct are being addressed in a master plan for the Port of Sale, including the former Sale Specialist School site. state government.

A potential expansion of The Wedge cultural centre is also planned.

Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens said the plan was “all about creating a precinct that attracts residents and visitors, provides an attractive setting for work and play, and celebrates the precinct’s culture and heritage” .

Among the proposals is the plan is constructing two four-storey buildings on the former specialist school site for commercial uses related to the arts, retail, retail, accommodation and conferences.

The adjacent heritage-listed former high school building to be refurbished for community groups.

A pedestrian bridge connecting the west bank to the area near the

skate park included in the plan, as are new boat maintenance and storage area and public spaces on the west bank.

Proposals for the former police station site include cultural museum, accommodation and brewery.

At the Canal Reserve, storage could be constructed for the Sunday market, or a multi-purpose facility to also accommodate rowing and dog obedience clubs.

The community is invited to comment on the master plan then, in June, the plan will be updated based on comments received.

It is expected to be presented to council in July for final approval.

For more information, visit your. welling ton.vic.gov.au or email council’s strategic planning coordinator at barryhe@wellington.vic.gov.au

More on the Port of Sale precinct master plan will be included in Friday’s Gippsland Times.

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Tinamba General Store proprietor Rupi Multani, with son Eric, and local resident Terry Clark welcome road upgrades in the town.

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IMPROVEMENTS to Traralgon-Maffra Rd, Tinamba, are set to make the town a more attractive place for visitors to stop, as well as making life easier for locals shopping at the general store.

Following years of lobbying by residents, work has begun to upgrade the road to the south of the roundabout, including car parking outside the Tinamba General Store and new bus stops either

side of the road.

The works cost $140,000, with $120,000 from Regional Roads Victoria and the remainder from Wellington Shire Council.

Resident Terry Clark said the works were overdue, with Regional Roads Victoria and Eastern Victoria MLC Melina Bath helping residents towards a resolution. “(The road) didn’t have a gutter ... the bus shelter was a big mud hole,” he said.

The lack of kerbing affected the Tinamba General

Store, with proprietor Rupi Multani saying the amount of water sometimes in front of the store deterred people from entering, “especially the ladies — they don’t want to spoil their boots”, he said.

Mr Multani hoped the works would entice more people to stop in Tinamba on their journey through the district, instead of going straight to Maffra.

Calls for the upgrades came after residents successfully lobbied for reduced speed limits through the town.

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Inquiry into the COVID hit on tourism

THE impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Victoria’s tourism and events sectors is being examined by the Legislative Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee.

Committee chairman Enver Erdogan said domestic and international travel restrictions caused by the global pandemic had hit the local economy hard, with the impact particularly significant in tourism-dependent regions.

Tourism has significantly declined across Victoria during the past 12 months, including in Victoria’s High Country, where tourism generates around one-third of the region’s employment.

In 2020, tourist numbers in the High Country fell by about half, including domestic and international visitors.

A similar drop in numbers was seen in other regional areas, while tourism along the Murray, which provides the largest number of jobs outside of Melbourne, suffered from a nearly 80 per cent drop in international tourism spend.

“Events is another area that’s seen revenues and incomes plunge in the past year,” Mr Erdogan said.

“The events sector, including the arts, sports and business events, has suffered dramatic losses.

“Modelling has shown that in the City of Melbourne alone many jobs were lost in arts and recreation services with a large economic cost.”

Mr Erdogan said the committee would provide recommendations for state government measures that would support the tourism and events sectors in their recovery.

Public submissions to the inquiry are due by Friday, April 16.

The committee will then report to the parliament by June 30.

The inquiry’s terms of reference and details on how to make a submission are available from the website at parliament.vic.gov.au/eic-lc/ inquiry/1010

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Children aged under 15 years can legally work in Victoria but in most situations — whether the work is paid or unpaid — employers must have a child employment permit.

WAGE Inspectorate Victoria will audit businesses employing children under 15 as sports instructors as part of a new campaign to check compliance with child employment laws.

The audit will focus on martial arts, gymnastics, and calisthenics, where children are sometimes employed as instructors and supervise high-risk activities.

The Wage Inspectorate is in the process of writing to 300 employers across Victoria to notify them of the audit.

It will be the first of several audit campaigns this year, with the entertainment industry, fast-food outlets, and children working on farms focus areas next.

Children aged under 15 can legally work in Victoria but in most situations — whether the work is paid or unpaid — their employer requires a child employment permit.

In Victoria, six per cent of children under 15 have a job, providing valuable experience and income.

Child employment permit applications are assessed by the Wage Inspectorate and help ensure matters like hours of work, rest breaks, supervision and safety are considered before employment starts.

The Wage Inspectorate will work with businesses to educate them on their rights and responsibilities.

Businesses found to be breaching child employment laws can face consequences ranging from formal warnings to litigation, where fines of up to $16,522 per breach for companies, and $9913 for individuals, can be imposed.

The audit coincides with a state government review of the Child Employment Act 2003 and the child employment permit framework.

Victorians have until this Friday to share their experiences of, and opinions on, child employment as part of the review.

Wage Inspectorate director Robert Hortle said that while work provided valuable experience for young people, employers did not always know they needed a permit to employ a child under 15, especially if the work was unpaid.

Part of the campaign will be educating employers about their responsibilities.

More information about employing children under 15 years and how to apply for a free child employment permit is available from the Wage Inspectorate’s website, or by phoning 1800 287 287.

Adaptive forest management ‘key to addressing ecosystem decline’ THE peak organisation representing scientific and professional forest land managers in Australia has told the Inquiry into Ecosystem Decline in Victoria that only active and adaptive land management, supported by community action, could effectively address ecosystem decline.

The Institute of Foresters of Australia and Australian Forest Growers vice-president Dr Michelle Freeman and chief executive Jacquie Martin presented to the inquiry last week, saying forest management — informed by science and practical experience — was needed to mitigate the impact of climate change on Australia’s Ecosystems.

“Society has modified our environment to such an extent that we can’t now expect that if left alone, forests can simply recover from the effects of key threats,” Dr Freeman said.

“The greatest, most pervasive threats to our forest ecosystems are invasive species, change in land use and the increased frequency and intensity of bushfire, which are being exacerbated by climate change and will not be improved by passive conservation techniques.

“A commonly heard narrative is that creating more National Parks is needed to protect our forests.

“But invasive species, fire and other climate change impacts do not honour tenure boundaries.”

Dr Freeman said National Parks had increased by more than 500 per cent since 1970, yet there was still ecosystem decline and numerous failings in forest management policy across the board that would not be solved by simply creating more reserves.

“Any response to the challenge of restoring and maintaining forest ecosystem health and resilience must include active and adaptive management of all forests, across all land tenures to address these threats,” she said.

“Year-round management actions such as promoting and supporting forest health and diversity, more strategic fuel management interventions, maintaining roads for access and protection as well as intervention to manage pests and diseases are all critical aspects in need of attention.

“We also need to recognise that the disproportionate focus on bushfire response and investment in aerial firefighting capacity, rather than effectively resourcing preventative mitigation strategies and rapid first-attack responses, is putting ecosystem processes and biodiversity at risk.

“Our recommendations call for a more holistic, broader, cross-tenure approach to strengthen systems already in place, develop new systems, and arrest further ecosystem decline.

“This will require vision, creativity, collaboration and persistence supported by sufficient resources.

“Forest scientists have a critical and ongoing role to play because as scientists, with extensive practical experience, we have unique and special expertise in these areas.”

Dr Freeman said increased employment,

engagement and collaboration with Traditional Owners, who had effectively managed the land for thousands of years before white settlement, would help improve active land management techniques.

The Institute of Foresters of Australia and Australian Forest Grower’s key recommendations to the inquiry include: • Clear forest management vision and objectives, including a defining a baseline ecosystem benchmark and an accountability framework; • Employing and engaging with Traditional Owners, and participating in “two-way capacity building” so that traditional land management philosophies can be re-introduced; • Apply an adaptive management approach, including employing restoration silviculture to shape forest outcomes into the future, regardless of tenure; • Proactive management of fire risk, including strategic use of prescribed burning, maintaining forest access including strategic fire breaks and mechanical interventions such as thinning where appropriate; and • Moving forest conservation strategy from simply creating more protective areas to a broader strategy of targeted management actions designed to specifically address major threats to forests and biodiversity.

The Institute of Foresters of Australia and Australian Forest Grower’s submission to the Inquiry in Ecosystem Decline in Victoria is available at forestry.org.au/Forestry/About_IFA/ Submission/Forestry/About_the_IFA/Submissions. aspx?hkey=94aac859-7f03-45a2-9836-8f3273f12af0

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THE world’s largest hydrogen export demonstration project is powering along, with hydrogen production successfully underway at a dedicated Latrobe Valley facility.

The coal gasification and hydrogen refining facility at AGL’s Loy Yang site — which forms a critical part of the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain Pilot Project — is converting brown coal into hydrogen gas, which will be transported to Port of Hastings and then liquified and shipped to Japan in the world’s first, purpose-built liquified hydrogen carrier, the Suiso Frontier.

As well as creating an expected 400 Victorian jobs during its life, the pilot will help establish local skills, capabilities and infrastructure that will provide a platform for the development of a broad hydrogen industry in Victoria and Australia.

For the project to progress to full commercial scale, it must achieve successful carbon capture and storage, enabling significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions in Victoria.

At full scale, the government says project has the potential to create thousands more local jobs, provide clean hydrogen that can help meet Victoria’s future energy needs, and kick-start the emergence of a new, global export industry.

The fast-growing hydrogen industry is expected to be worth $2.5 trillion globally by 2050.

State Economic Development Minister Tim Pallas said the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain Pilot Project would create jobs for the Latrobe Valley and right across Victoria, while boosting the economy.

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project, which will help us transition towards a low carbon energy future, while potentially creating thousands more jobs for Victorians if it reaches commercialisation,” he said.

J-Power executive managing officer Dr Hiroshi Sasatsu said the beginning of operations of the pilot project was an Australian and world first.

“It marks a cornerstone moment for science and innovation,” he said.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries executive managing officer Dr Eiichi Harada said the Victorian, Australian and Japanese governments shared a vision that clean hydrogen was the future of fuel.‘The Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain Pilot Project is that vision in action,” he said.

Gippsland MHR Gippsland Darren Chester said the federal government had committed $50 million to the pilot project and had invested more than $95 million in the CarbonNet

project and $50 million to carbon capture and storage.

He said Gippsland was also now one of Australia’s Regional Hydrogen Clusters, and would will play a pivotal role in accelerating the development, deployment and commercialisation of the Australian hydrogen energy.

A demonstration plant has been under construction in the Latrobe Valley since November 2019 and began producing hydrogen on January 23 this year.

The first shipment of hydrogen from Victoria to Japan is expected to occur by June 2021.

The pilot project is being developed by a consortium of top energy and infrastructure companies from Australia and Japan — including Kawasaki Heavy Industries, J-Power, Iwatani Corporation, Marubeni Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, and AGL — with the support of the state, federal and Japanese governments.

Fire Danger Period ends THE Fire Danger Period ended across Gippsland at 1am yesterday.

According to the latest Australian Seasonal Outlook, above average summer rainfall has led to a reduced bushfire risk for autumn.

These conditions also led to a reduced fire activity in grasslands and forests in summer.

Much of Victoria will continue to experience milder conditions and lower bushfire potential in the coming months.

CFA south-east deputy chief officer Trevor Owen said Victoria’s south-east had been fortunate to receive some good rainfall, reducing the bushfire risk in many parts of Gippsland.

“However, some of our forested areas along the edge of the Great Divide remain quite dry and I’d urge caution to any landowners who are conducting burn-offs over the next month,” he said.

Mr Owen said it was still important to remain

vigilant.

“Please monitor the conditions on hot, dry and windy days, as we may still see some days of elevated fire risk,” he said.

While the Fire Danger Period will come to an end, it is still important that residents check the local conditions are safe for burn-offs.

“You must register your burn-offs, check weather conditions and follow local council laws and regulations,” Mr Owen said “Registering your burn-off ensures that if somebody reports smoke, the incident will be cross-checked with the burn-off register, which will then prevent CFA crews wasting resources and showing up at your door.”

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

With regulatory social distancing guidelines in place, the market will be held under the elm trees on the Dawson St side of the showgrounds.

Among the many items on offer will be children’s and adults’ handmade clothing, wooden toys and other wooden items, soap, candles and melts, photography, mushrooms, fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, cupcakes, bread, honey, olive oil, preserves and meat.

Freshly-brewed coffee, bacon and egg muffins and homemade dim-sims will also be available.

All goods are either grown or made by sellers.

For more information, phone Karen on 0409 697 254.

Loch Sport Easter market LOCH Sport Lions Club will host its annual Easter festival on Saturday, April 3, with a variety of stalls, children’s races, a dog competition and gumboot and handbag throwing competitions.

The event will begin with a barbecue breakfast from 7.30am, followed by a sausage sizzle.

For stallholder enquiries, phone Noeleen on 5146 0026 or Wendy on 0402 503 190.

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Dragon boaters clean up port and Flooding Creek PLASTIC bags, bottles and face masks were fished out of Sale’s waterways recently as the Gippsland Water Dragons joined in the annual Clean Up Australia Day. Sixteen members of the dragon boat club took to the water with nets and buckets and paddled around the Port of Sale and up Flooding Creek picking up rubbish along the banks and floating in the water.

Gippsland Water Dragons secretary Trish Bodey said aluminium cans, plastic bags and bottles made up the bulk of the haul, along with a large number of chewing gum wrappers.

“We also picked up plastic buckets, polystyrene floats, Tupperware containers and face masks,” she said.

“We also spotted a shopping trolley, which couldn’t be retrieved on the day, but some members are planning to go and pull it out later.”

Ms Bodey said one of the best parts of being involved in the club was paddling on the picturesque local water ways.

“So members were sad to see such a beautiful environment spoilt by people’s thoughtlessness when they leave rubbish in the area,” she said.

“But everyone felt good about doing their bit to clean things up.

“As always there was a lot of laughter as well as some more serious paddling training along with the clean-up activity.”

The Gippsland Water Dragons train on Sundays from 10am and Tuesday from 5.30pm, leaving from the boat ramp at the Port of Sale.

The club’s next challenge will be participating in the Race the Rubeena event on March 28, when they will take on the historic boat as part of Rotary’s fundraiser.

People interested in trying dragon boating can get a month’s free membership with the club to have a go at the sport.

Membership is open to anyone over the age of 10 and of any fitness level.

For more information visit the club’s Facebook page or email gippslandwaterdragons@gmail.com

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Wanderers wander back THE Sale St Paul’s Wanderers will be back on Friday, March 26, at 12.30pm for lunch at the Gippy Hotel in Sale.

The Wanderers is for married or singles, men and women and for those who would like to meet, have fun and enjoy others’ company.

The group will meet fortnightly on Fridays either at venues around Sale and district, or will hire a bus and explore places further afield.

To allow for bookings, RSVP to Jan on 0421 605 461, or Val 0409 519 254.

The dragon boat members found rubbish in some tricky spots along Flooding Creek.

Buckets of rubbish were fished out of the water by dragon boat club members.

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Ladies Probus invitation SALE Ladies Probus Club is hoping to rebuild its numbers after a disappointing year ‘that wasn’t’.

Acting president Sheila Barnsley said the club was all about “fun, friendship and fellowship” in retirement or semi-retirement.

The club began in Sale in 1987 and each year celebrates its beginnings with a special birthday luncheon.

Members also meet each month, usually enjoying a brief committee meeting, morning tea and a social activity.

Ms Barnsley said social events could be designed by members with the committee’s approval, and in the past had included trips away, a book club and a regular ramble group that walked the lake and enjoyed a coffee break together.

Guest speakers are also on the agenda, as are other activities.

Anyone who is interested in being part of the Sale Ladies Probus Club can find all the

information on the Probus website at probussouthpacific.org

Members are drawn from all walks of life and come together to be social and support a local group which adds to the fabric of the Sale area.

Ms Barnsley said the club was seeking members and committee members to continue its work in 2021 as things move back to “a more normal” situation.

She said the club offered a social outlet and was available to anyone.

Interested people are invited to go along alone or take a friend.

Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at 10am.

The next meeting will be on Monday, March 22, from 10am in the Sale Greyhounds Club Graze Bistro.

Gippsland Grammar St Anne’s campus captains Louis Lazzaro and Mia Goold are ready to welcome visitors to their school.

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GIPPSLAND Grammar’s St Anne’s junior campus in Sale will hold an open day later this month.

The open day will provide an opportunity for Gippsland families to take a closer look at the school, which includes a three and four-year Early Learning Centre program, a Year 6 program at the St Anne’s campus, and senior and boarding program for Years 7 to 12 at its Garnsey campus.

Gippsland Grammar principal Leisa Harper, St Anne’s head of campus Jie Van Berkel and the Early Learning Centre director, along with school prefects, will be available throughout the day to talk to families about the campus and tour its facilities, including Kukun Kalak, the campus’s new Year 3 and 4 centre.

Our first frontline healthcare workers and residents in the Central Gippsland Health (CGH) Aged Care Network were vaccinated against COVID-19 last week.

Wilson Lodge resident, Kathleen Olive, 85, was one of the first to be vaccinated in a huge drive coordinated by the Gippsland Region Public Health Unit (GRPHU) to vaccinate the Phase 1A priority group.

A date has not yet been set for the beginning of the wider community vaccination program.

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Ms Harper said the school had played a key role in the development of thousands of students and their families since 1924.

The open day will take place on Saturday, March 27, from 9am to 11am.

Sale and District Family History Group members (from left) Judy Hurst, Sandy Lehmann, Daryl Wilson and Heather Pocknall undertaking family history research at the group’s Temperance Hall rooms in Sale.

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Families can also explore St Anne’s Early Learning Centre, which offers a three-year-old ‘Reception’ program and a four-year-old ‘transition’ program.

Complimentary coffees and snacks cooked on the barbecue will be offered on the day and for COVID-19 and catering purposes interested families are encouraged to register their attendance for the event at www.facebook.com/

LONG-time Sale family history researcher Sandy Lehmann is stepping down after nearly 35 years of helping people research their family history.

Sandy was a founding member of the Sale and District Family History Group in 1986 and was librarian for the 10 years following the group’s formation.

She housed the group’s growing library in her then Raymond St business ‘The Treehouse’ and later at her home before to the group moved into its own rooms.

A self-confessed family history addict, Ms Lehmann loves the thrill of the search, and has

spent many hours researching her own family history and the histories for people at the group’s rooms at the Temperance Hall in Macalister St. At the group’s 10th anniversary celebrations in 1986, she was surprised to be awarded a life membership of the group.

Ms Lehmann has been the group’s treasurer and has organised fundraising raffles which have raised a large amount of money over the years to buy material for family history researchers.

The committee and members of the family history group thanked her for all the work she has undertaken over the years and wished her the best for the future.

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A CONFRONTING exhibition with a message and featuring more than 50 passionate artists from all over Gippsland is on display at the East Gippsland Art Gallery, Bairnsdale, until April 16 — one of many planned for 2021 to highlight the extinction of native species.

CARE — Concerned Artists Resisting Extinction — was formed in 2019 in response to Australia’s ecological decline, and is using the artists’ combined creative energy as a visual protest.

Gippsland artist Dawn Stubbs said artists had lent their voices to events throughout history as far back as first nations’ cave paintings.

“Our flora and fauna is being more and more forced into eversmaller pockets of wilderness in the name of progress,” she said.

“Australia on this trajectory will be the first country to enter what has been described as the age of loneliness, after the world enters into the sixth mass extinction events.

“Sadly, this one is man-made, and this combined visual message is a silent reminder of what we are losing.”

The exhibition includes many thought-provoking works, including Kathy Luxford Carr’s sculpture using the skull of a feral cat to highlight the devastation of Australia’s “most efficient predator.”

Ms Stubbs said studies had shown that an animal loved by so many people was now destroying more than two million native species every night.

“It seeks out compromised landscapes for its prey, and leaves silence in its wake,” she said.

Sale artist Harley Kewish describes his oil painting Ode to the Anthropocene as a “sombre love letter” to the consequences of ecological destruction.

He has used well-documented photos taken from the aftermath of last summer’s fires to show the scale of environmental catastrophe.

JOSH Cashman will return to Gippsland to showcase his new music in the Stratf tford f Court rthouse t Theatre on Friday.

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include a concert ticket, a meet and greet with Lawrence and Britt before the show, photo opportunity and hearing a few songs played acoustically.

People are welcome to take their picnic blankets and camp chairs.

Food and drinks (including alcohol) will be available to buy on the night.

Ticket cost $40 for adults, $15 for children (two to 18 years), $60 for adult VIP, $35 for children VIP and $90 for a family ticket, and are available by visiting www.trybooking.com/BOJTF

BECAUSE of popular demand, an extra show has been announced for The Gruffalo’s Child at The Wedge, Sale.

The new show will be today from 12.30pm.

The Gruffalo’s Child will also be performed at The Wedge tonight from 6.30pm and tomorrow from 10am and 1.30pm.

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Deirdre Jack also draws on the shocking events of last summer.

Her oil painting The Brutal Sacrifice uses the images of kangaroos at Mallacoota perishing while attempting to flee to water.

Another exhibit that describes last summer’s fires,by Briagolong artist Lesley Duxbury, is a story about the destruction of vast tracts of country that created unrecognisable landscapes.

In her four prints she describes how Mars once looked like Earth.

“I represent the ravaged environment with annotations that describes the surface of Mars to

indicate the semblance of our respective fates,” Ms Duxbury said.

Ms Stubbs said the exhibition had “been borne out of a need to show the depth of feeling about the many unique species that are dependant on our speaking out in one form or another for their very survival”.

“During the wars artists dialogued the battles that the world hoped would never to be repeated.

“Now it’s time for artists to dialogue what may be lost if not scrutinised in all forms and all debates.”

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BOISDALE-Briagolong Junior FootballNetball Club will host Golden Guitar-winning country music artists Amber Lawrence and Catherine Britt on Friday, April 9, from 6pm to 9.30pm at the Briagolong Recreation Reserve.

The show will be Lawrence and Britt’s only one in Gippsland as part of their Love and Lies tour.

Lawrence and Britt are helping the club raise money for a football scoreboard.

The event will be open to people of all ages, with discounts available for family tickets.

Special VIP tickets are available, which

Harley Kewish’s Ode To The Anthropocene.

ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood.

After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist ... does he?

Ticket cost $29 for adults, $27 seniors, $25 concession and $15 children under 12, and are available by phoning 5143 3200, or visiting www.thewedge. com.au or 100 Foster St.

Letters to the editor

WELLINGTON Shire Council is currently conducting a publicity campaign ‘The Middle of Everywhere’ to support Gippsland tourism.

While this is an excellent idea, it is totally hypocritical when it also supports mining in Gippsland, which is one of the biggest threats to the viability of our tourism assets.

I understand this is a short-term campaign post Gippsland bushfires and COVID impacts, but long term Wellington Shire Council, as a government organisation along with other peak tourism bodies who receive taxpayer funding, should be ensuring the longevity of our existing assets.

Currently, our precious communities are being undermined by the opening up of our rural areas to mining covering decades.

The impacts do not stop at an invisible line on a map.

Tourism roads will be realigned and truck movements increased, vistas will be eroded, dust will blow over large areas and waterways will be polluted flowing downstream.

Accommodation places will suffer, reviews will be negative and visitation will be impacted.

Each Gippsland locality has flow-on benefits from tourism all the way to east Gippsland, so it needs to be protected at all costs.

Our local Gippsland councils need to grow their voice, particularly Wellington, to protect our tourism assets.

With Wellington supporting the Kalbar mineral sands project they are saying, on behalf of the community, that they are happy for 80 trucks a day carting radioactive sands for up to 15 years all through Stratford, Sale and all the other small towns depending on end port chosen.

I ask Wellington Shire Council what are its objectives and vision for protecting and promoting tourism in the near future in consideration of the state government advancing mining in our region.

Tourism a better option than duck hunting From Kerrie Allen, spokesperson, Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting: OUR native ducks and rural communities to date have been spared.

Victoria’s recreational bird shoot was delayed, set to begin in May and run for three weeks.

But whether it’s three months, three weeks or three days, most believe bird shooting has no place in a modern society.

Less than half of one percent of the population shoot birds.

Not a single Victorian electorate has more than 2.48 per cent of voters who shoot birds.

Most electorates have between zero and half of one percent.

Conversely, the latest Ucomms poll (January 2021) shows the majority of Victorians want bird shooting banned — and the strongest support for a ban came from regional areas.

There’s good reason.

According to ballistics experts, at least one in four of the tens of thousands of birds shot each year — even in ‘restricted’ seasons — will be wounded only, flapping away to die slow painful deaths over days or weeks (why other states have banned it).

Many farmers are realizing the benefits of ducks.

They eat algae and the real crop pests (why they are used overseas to help rice farming).

They even eat liver fluke.

Meanwhile the most robust, long-term scientific data set available ,shows our native waterbirds have fallen 90 per cent since the late 1980s.

‘Game’ bird numbers fell a further 23 per cent just in the 12 months to October 2020.

In Victoria, waterbird numbers plummeted closer to 50 per cent in the same time frame and there’s been little, if any, breeding despite rain.

From an economic perspective, a 2019 government survey of duck shooters showed their alleged spend dropped 46 per cent across Victoria between 2013 and 2019.

The fall was even sharper in Gippsland.

East Gippsland and Wellington fell 58 per cent, Baw Baw 73 per cent and the already low spend areas of Bass Coast and South Gippsland fell off the list of mentions.

The key towns of Traralgon and Bairnsdale fell 72 per cent and 66 per cent respectively, while Rosedale — where our billboard was slashed — also fell of the list of mentions.

Remember too, these shooter surveys do not account for the costs of shooting to the community either.

Independent economists report duck shooting is detrimental.

The costs of it include loss of tourism, loss of ability to work from home near it (and far more people live near waterways these days), and for shift workers to sleep.

Bird shooting sends children into tears, horses through fences and farmers into high trespass alert.

And let’s not forget the taxpayer dollars

Council needs some innovative strategies From Bob Hammill, Sale: IT’S been months since the last council election.

More than enough time for new and longer serving members to become familiar with the job.

Unfortunately, from where I sit, it’s just more of the same.

Same old conservative, cost-conscious and lacklustre council, with councillors happy to maintain a low profile and just ensure they get their share of the budget.

None seem prepared to step up to the plate, promote new initiatives or play even a token role in community engagement.

We need leadership from the mayor to do more than just ‘keep the wheels turning’.

From councillors we need strong support to identify and take on innovative projects, make a difference and bring more revenue to this region.

Tourism offers great potential, but look around Sale and there’s any number of lacklustre examples.

A big open space like Lake Guthridge — perfect for an iconic attraction — and what do we see?

A good walking track, a Mickey Mouse fountain and acres of open space.

Up at the park, an historic water tower that’s not much better.

Both would struggle to pull people from Maffra.

In this shire, we’re too reliant on natural attractions, and none of those are in Sale.

We need to develop at least one outstanding attraction that will not only pull people from the Latrobe Valley or those passing through, but compel them to stay overnight.

Sure it would cost money, but with low interest rates, now is the ideal time for a progressive council to take on debt and build for the future.

Get coach loads of tourists to overnight and watch a laser light show or something similar, and they’ll be ready to visit other attractions in nearby towns the next day.

Sheep dog demonstrations, wildlife tours, camp oven lunches and farm visits would soon develop.

Action and a new direction by this new council is critical.

When the highway bypasses Sale, we’ll have a much more difficult job getting even existing numbers to visit and spend money in town.

It will be a much harder job to attract a fair share of the tourism dollar.

Archie Roach concert does not disappoint From Ann Romain, Sale: I WAS privileged to be at the Archie Roach concert in Sale last week, something I’ve wanted to do for a long time — and I wasn’t disappointed.

It was a powerful and moving performance with raw emotion and incredible talent.

He has had such a life and despite his ill-health, is still willing to share his stories and music.

He apologised at the end for it being a bit rough in places. He didn’t need to.

We were all very lucky to be there.

Thank you Archie.

straight to the state championships, and the other medals winners have a nervous wait for other region results to see if they get a chance to compete.

Lots of these young athletes travel many miles each week to clubs such as Traralgon and Moe to compete and train.

Well done Little Athletics Victoria and Gippsland Central Region for doing the amazing work behind the scenes to get this carnival to go ahead after the latest short lockdown.

We travel more than 300 kilometres each Saturday to attend Little Athletics at Moe, and it is worth it to belong to a club that is so welcoming, friendly and professionally run by an excellent committee.

Lockdowns have hurt small businesses From Peter Walsh, state leader of the Nationals: HUNDREDS and thousands of small businesses that were caught up in the Labor government’s snap five-day lockdown, are completely ineligible for any support.

But while Daniel Andrews won’t support small business, he’s spent more than $700,000 of taxpayers’ money buying himself likes on Facebook.

There are 300 small business owners scrambling to repay tens of thousands of dollars they don’t have after an Andrews government stuff-up saw them paid grants the government now says they weren’t eligible for.

Among them is a cooking school in Mirboo North that owes $20,000 for the Labor government’s own mistake.

Where will small businesses that are already under so much strain go to seek financial help find this money?

Too many Victorians are already up against the wall after three lockdowns, while the threat of more continues to decimate business confidence.

It’s a stark contrast to New South Wales where good contact tracing and a ‘last resort’ approach to lockdowns has seen the state stay open for business.

Small business is what drives this economy. It’s what creates jobs.

But until the Andrews government can get the basics right, it’s only a matter of time before Labor’s lockdowns deliver the knockout punch.

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Preference will be given to brief, concise letters which address local issues.

The editor reserves the right to edit letters for reasons of space and clarity, and may refuse to publish any letter without explanation.

Letters must include a phone number or email address for purposes of substantiating authenticity.

The views expressed in letters to the editor are those of the writers, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Gippsland Times management or staff.

Great atmosphere at Little Aths event From Meaghan Coulter, Loch Sport: IT was great to see so many athletes from Wellington Shire compete at the recent regional Little Athletics carnival at Berwick.

There was lots of gold, silver and bronze clanking around happy young necks at the end of the weekend.

The athletes with gold medals get to go

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pouring into attempts to monitor this minority choice of recreation.

All this poses the question of why Gippsland MPs persist in promoting the minority choice of recreation.

In east Gippsland only 2.4 per cent of voters are duck shooters while a poll targeted at east Gippsland in February 2020 showed majority of constituents were opposed to it.

Similarly, only 1.87 per cent of south Gippslanders are licensed duck shooters, while a UComms poll in February 2020 showed the majority supported a ceasefire — the highest percentage strongly supporting one.

There’s a better way.

Tourism typically contributes more to Australia’s economy than agriculture, forestry, fishing, media and communications combined.

Even during COVID it was worth more than $50 billion, employed about five per cent of working Australians and supported one in eight businesses (Tourism Satellite Account).

Nature-based tourism is the fastest growing component.

Phillip Island Nature Parks, where they shoot with camera, is one success story, known to contribute half a billion dollars a year to Victoria’s economy — $120 million and 800 jobs just to the Bass Coast.

Year ending 2019, more than 860,000 domestic tourists bird-watched across our country (Tourism Research Australia National Visitor Survey).

More overnight domestic tourists went birdwatching than visited the Great Barrier Reef.

When independent economists report most holidaymakers avoid shooting areas, it’s clear we must make a choice.

It’s not rocket science to see 860,000 birdwatchers is a better economic opportunity for regional areas than 7000 active duck shooters (Game Management Authority statistics) who typically camp and bring their own supplies.

Victoria’s domestic tourism continues to lag that of New South Wales and Queensland — both of which have long banned bird shooting and instead focus on nature-based tourism.

With regional Victoria blessed with stunning wetland habitats that could rival Kakadu, home to species of birds unique to Australia, our opportunity is clear.

It’s time Victoria’s rural communities were given the chance to protect our natural assets, and in so doing, secure our financial futures.

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It has three separate living areas, an ensuite with spa and separate shower, central gas heating, a wood heater, a reverse cycle air conditioner and solar panels to help with energy needs Other features include a large covered outdoor area, enclosed yard, fruit trees, vegetable garden and two 10,000 gallon (more than 45,000 litre) tanks.

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He believes this wealth of knowledge and experience in both sectors complements his ability to promote farms to prospective purchasers.

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The Real Estate Institute of Victoria says the looming changes to the Residential Tenancies Act in Victoria are significant, and aren’t as simple as picture hooks and pets, as some reports have suggested. opportunity to ask for details about buying, renting and financing property.

Ms Jagielka said some of the buyer concerns included the removal of the 120day notice requirement for evictions, and the requirement for landlords to apply to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to refuse pets in a property.

“But evictions are not banned,” she said.

“That option is still available, and going to VCAT is not what is used to be, it’s all via telephone these days, so it might just be 20 minutes out of your day if you are a landlord needing assistance.”

Michael James, the rental manager at Heart Property — which manages 350 to 400 rental properties — said while the majority of property owners did the right thing and worked through agencies, there were still some landlords who chose to privately offer sub-standard properties and who were potentially opening themselves up to litigation by not following the rules.

“These rules provide protection for all parties, and it’s essential to keep informed — anyone wanting to act outside of the rules risks being prosecuted,” he warned.

Some of the new rules included in the revised Residential Tenancies Act include: • Compensation for sales inspections — a minimum of $30 compensation is required to be paid per inspection; • Tenants will be able to keep a pet, but must seek permission from their landlord; • Two-yearly mandatory gas and electrical safety checks; and

• Renters can make prescribed modifications without the rental provider’s consent, and some modifications cannot unreasonably be refused.

Mr King said the looming changes to the Residential Tenancies Act in Victoria were significant, and it was critical for landlords to get across them.

Symbolic of the sweeping reforms is a title change for landlords following the March 29 introduction.

From then, landlords will be known as ‘residential rental providers’, and with that new label comes 132 changes to the tenantowner relationship, including increased cost, obligation and consequences for owners.

While many of the reforms are reasonable, and indeed are requirements that smart and reasonable investors already obliging on, the REIV says it’s the volume of change occurring at once that could be overwhelming.

It has prepared a guide to help ensure property owners are up to date on the raft of changes.

But the changes aren’t as simple as picture hooks and pets, as some reports have suggested, Ms King said.

“They will be significant for the sector and impact renters and owners equally,” she said.

The REIV recommends residential rental providers, in particular, work with their property managers to understand the new requirements to help ensure they continue to get value and enjoyment out of their property investment.

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EAL estate investment in the Wellington Shire is a hot topic in 2021, as property speculators take advantage of low interest rates and snap up homes at less than half the cost of those in metropolitan areas.

But new tenancy laws due to come into force at the end of March are sending waves of unrest through the industry, with landlords struggling to understand them and real estate agents calling for an end to the “misinformation”.

It was full house at a seminar recently held in Sale to clarify the details of the Residential Tenancies Act. According to seminar convenor, Lia Jagielka of Coronis Real Estate, much of the media “misinformation” about new laws has implied that landlord protections have been whittled away, and owners will have little say on what happens to their properties.

Ms Jagielka said landlords and potential investors needed, and wanted, the information that would enable them to navigate the new tenancy laws, and make informed decisions on whether property investment was a good fit for them.

Lia Jagielka Sale and the wider Wellington Shire has long been a magnet for property investors attracted by low property prices and good rental demand.

Ms Jagielka said some local property owners had multiple properties, and were significant contributors to the availability of stock in the rental arena.

And with renters still exceeding the number of people buying property according to industry experts, there is likely to be ongoing demand for more rental properties in the region.

Real Estate Institute of Victoria chief executive Gil King recently said the rental vacancy rate in Wellington Shire, and neighbouring East Gippsland, was among the lowest in regional Victoria at 1.2 per cent, having decreased considerably from 3.6 per cent in 2019.

And last year, regional rental vacancy rates had dropped to just under two per cent across regional Victoria.

Ms Jagielka said it was essential that the public and potential buyers understood the new tenancy laws, to avoid intentionally dampening the residential investment market.

But, she said the way the new laws had been marketed made it sound like they are all in favour of the tenant.

“I think that landlords should have confidence that protections are available for both tenants and owners,” she said.

About 70 people attended the information session, held at the Criterion Hotel in Sale, to hear from industry experts and have the

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MP urges people to use local travel agents for holiday bookings

PART of VicRoads’ licence and registration arm will be run as a collaboration between the public and private sectors.

The state government has made an in-principle decision to progress a joint-venture model for registration, licensing and custom plates.

A detailed scoping study has identified a jointventure partnership as the best way to develop modern registration and licensing services, while ensuring the government retains control of pricing, road access and safety.

With government says with it still at the helm of these functions, licensing and registration will remain at the heart of ensuring there are safe drivers in safe vehicles on the roads, with savings passed onto motorists.

The joint-venture partnership will allow the government to build on initiatives such as quarterly registration and discounts for trade apprentices, with new digital services like an online learner’s test, which will be available in April.

The government will now develop a joint-venture proposal, which it says will be guided by stringent parameters and principles.

It says any partnership must secure the best value for Victorians, improve services and protect workers’ rights and entitlements.

The government says will retain ownership of motorists’ data and maintain safeguards to protect their privacy.

Customer service centres will continue to operate, and there will be no job losses for employees as a

GIPPSLANDERS are being urged to use their local travel agents when booking domestic holidays.

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said with overseas holidays currently off-limits, plenty of people were looking for places to holiday within Australia.

“Now is the perfect time to explore our own backyard,” he said.

“We have so many wonderful places right here in Australia, and indeed Gippsland.

“If you’re thinking of booking a domestic holiday, please ensure you think local and support our local travel agents.”

Mr Chester said travel agents had endured an extremely rough year, with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic still being felt.

He noted many of the big online travel websites were foreign-owned — and their profits went overseas.

“Your local travel agent can do a face-toface or phone appointment and use their expertise to find the perfect location for your next trip,” Mr Chester said.

“Like many local businesses, travel agents support our communities, sporting clubs and charities.

“Remember to please keep putting locals first and supporting local jobs.”

result of the joint venture.

The government says VicRoads employees, their representatives and industry partners will be regularly kept up to date on any developments.

Treasurer Tim Pallas said the government was focused on delivering a better customer service experience for motorists, and protecting jobs for VicRoads workers.

“VicRoads employees provide an incredibly important service for the Victorian community, and we will ensure these workers and their entitlements are protected throughout this process,” he said.

Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll said the new arrangements would help deliver a better experience for motorists while “keeping government in the driver’s seat on key functions

such as road safety, privacy, and rego prices”.

But the Australian Services Union, which has been lobbying hard behind the scenes against the idea of privatisation since it was first raised two years ago, is furious at the announcement.

The union’s Victorian branch secretary, Lisa Darmanin, said her members in VicRoads were sceptical of Mr Pallas’ assurances on wages and conditions.

“Whenever there is a discussion about privatisation in delivery of services, it means job losses, loss of wages, job insecurity for [workers] and their families,” Ms Darmanin said.

“Our members ... are interested in seeing improvement to VicRoads and improvements to technology and to service delivery, but we don’t think that the private sector making that investment into a public service is the only answer.”

Subject to finalising a suitable proposal and further decision, the government will begin consultations with the private sector later this year.

Shadow treasurer Louise Staley claimed the partprivatisation of VicRoads would mean Victorians will pay more to get a driver’s licence and more for yearly car registration.

“Labor is giving away billions of dollars of future revenue to get an IT company in to run a system it is incapable of running,” she said.

“Labor is so skint it is mortgaging the future to pay for an IT upgrade.”

Flora and fauna is permanently protected by covenant

A LARGE ecologically significant area of land in far east Gippsland is now permanently protected, thanks to a Trust for Nature project.

The area protected, which borders part of the Genoa River, is home to endangered and threatened plants and animals such as the long-nosed potoroo, glossy-black cockatoos and coast grey-box, and contains a range of depleted forest types.

Property owners Virginia and Rob Fitzclarence have covenanted 146 hectares of their 208 hectare property in the wake of last summer’s fires.

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Nature’s Iconic Estates, Eastern Forests project, which works with landholders in east Gippsland to protect a range of forest types with conservation covenants, giving the habitat of native animals long term security.

The three-year project has protected more than 250 hectares of land so far.

The Iconic Estates Eastern Forests project is funded by the state government’s Biodiversity Response Planning program.

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MAFFRA Lionesses are again selling their hand knitted chickens for Easter. Orders can be made via the Lions Club of Maffra Lionesses Facebook page.

function centre. Social time from 11am will be followed by monthly meeting from 1pm.

Competitions for this meeting will be best flower or stem and any item in International Women’s Day colours, white, green or purple.

MAFFRA Neighbourhood House is taking expressions of interest from anyone who would like to attend a free session to learn how to use a phone to read a QR code, or how to apply for the one-off $250 power saving bonus. To register, phone the house on 5147 1487.

GIPPSLAND Riviera Poultry and Game Club will hold a poultry market day on Sunday at the Maffra Recreation Reserve from 10.30am to 12.30pm. There will be COVID-19 rules for sellers. Entry for buyers is by gold coin donation.

Canteen food will be available. For more information phone Val on 5157 6349.

MAFFRA CWA branch will meet next Monday, March 22, in the Maffra Recreation Reserve

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the east Gippsland property were burnt and lost, however some still remain and regeneration and recovery is progressing slowly.

Conservation covenants are voluntary on title agreements and allow private landowners to conserve natural habitat on their properties in perpetuity, protecting heritage through successive generations.

Working with landholders, Trust for Nature has covenants in place with more than 1400 landholders covering more than 70,000 hectares across Victoria.

• 4 bedroom family home situated on approximately 850m2 • 2 bathrooms • Open plan kitchen/dining & family room • Formal living room/study • 3rd living area, rumpus room or theatre room • Undercover alfresco area • Double garage and an additional second garage and carport • 3kw solar system back to grid

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Grab a front row seat for Race the Rubeena THE Race the Rubeena fundraiser is back with a vengeance this month, and promises to be bigger and better after the disappointing COVIDinspired cancellation of last year’s event.

This year Rubeena captain Alan Lewis is hoping to give arch rival, Gippsland MHR Darren Chester — who has always beaten the boat — a run for his money, after making some “improvements” to his vessel.

But true to the community spirit of the race, he’s agreed to give the federal MP a bottle of local wine if he beats the Rubeena again.

Anyone who wants to try paddling against Gippsland’s heritage wooden boat, the Rubeena, is invited to join in the fun and cheer the 109-yearold vessel to the finishing line at the port.

The race on Saturday, March 28, is a fundraiser for Rotary, with runners taking on a five or 10 kilometre footrace with the Rubeena along the Thomson River.

For the first time dragon boat members from the Gippsland Water Dragons will also try to out-paddle the Rubeena for the 5km dash from Longford’s Swing Bridge to the Port of Sale.

Gippsland Water Dragons president Heather Watts said they wanted to participate to help with the fundraising effort and give members a challenge.

The club last month competed in its first Dragon Boat Victoria regatta in Falls Creek, however

several other scheduled events, including the Luna Festival event in Melbourne, have been cancelled.

“With a few dragon boat regattas being called off because of COVID-19, we thought this might be a great local race we could participate in,” Ms Watts said.

“And it’s given members a chance to train harder, knowing they will soon be taking on the Rubeena.”

Ms Watts said they wanted to give others the chance to join the race, and are inviting nonmembers to participate.

“If you have always wanted to Race The Rubeena, but running against the boat is not your thing, then join us for a paddle,” she said.

The club trains at the Port of Sale on Tuesdays from 5.30pm and Sunday 10am.

For more information, message the club via Facebook or email gippslandwaterdragons@gmail.com Rubeena passengers also have the opportunity to be part of the iconic race in comfort, with 30 seats available on the Rubeena at $25 a head.

Passengers will board the Rubeena at 8am on the day of the race for a leisurely trip to the Swing Bridge, in time for the race start at 9am.

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Money raised through Race the Rubeena activities will be donated to Central Gippsland Health and Rotary Community Projects.

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Cattle supply tightens as herd rebuild begins

THE national cattle herd is expected to increase two per cent to 25.2 million head in 2021 as it enters a rebuild phase, according to Meat and Livestock Australia’s 2021 Cattle Industry Projections.

The rebuild comes after cattle numbers fell to 24.6 million head in 2020 — their lowest level since the early 1990s — as a result of prolonged, severe drought.

Improved seasonal conditions in southern Australia throughout 2020, and above-average summer rain in northern Australia during the 2020-21 wet season so far, are expected to produce an abundance of pasture in all major cattle-producing regions across Australia except parts of Western Australia.

MLA market information manager Stephen Bignell said 2021 represented a new frontier for the Australian cattle market, with the combination of a reduced herd, record high prices and a global market attempting to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Cattle supply is expected to tighten in 2021 as producers retain more breeding stock to rebuild their herds,” he said.

“Producer preferences to hold onto young cattle rather than turn them off into the vealer market is already evident. During the first few weeks of 2021, yardings and slaughter numbers have been down on year-ago levels.

“As the rebuild gains momentum on the assumption of above-median rainfall for the start of 2021, total adult cattle slaughter is forecast to fall 3 per cent on 2020 levels, to hit 6.9 million head, the lowest in 25 years.

“The increase in cattle being

retained for breeding purposes will cause the female slaughter percentage to drop, and in the second half of 2021, this is expected to fall below 47 per cent, signalling a technical rebuild.”

Mr Bignell said despite the expectations for slaughter to decline, national beef production was forecast to remain unchanged at 2.1 million tonnes carcase weight, similar to 2020 and levels recorded in 2017, which was also a herd rebuilding year.

“Beef production is underpinned by a forecast increase in carcase weights. In 2021, national adult carcase weights are forecast to lift 3.2 per cent on 2020 levels, to average 301.3 kilograms per head,” he said.

“The lift will largely be driven by

an increase in the male portion of slaughter, coinciding with a fall in the number of females turned-off during the year.

“Carcase weights have trended steadily upwards for 20 years, with slight variations due to seasonal conditions.

“The growing size of the feedlot sector, with over one million head on feed, will also contribute to rising carcase weights.”

Mr Bignell said beef exports were expected to lift two per cent in 2021 to 1.1 million tonnes shipped weight, growing to 1.2 million tonnes in 2023.

“In 2020, COVID-19 affected demand for beef in key markets due to the global drop in foods ervice activity and market access issues.

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is forecast in 2021, which should see global demand for beef rebound,” he said.

“Despite the COVID-19 disruption, there is evidence that the domestic beef market remained solid in 2020, with Australia one of the largest per capita consumers of beef in the world and the domestic market is still the single largest buyer of Australian beef.”

Australian live cattle exports for 2021 are expected to be 960,000 head, down nine per cent on 2020 levels.

However, demand from south-east Asia for Australian cattle is expected to recover in the second half of the year.

To read MLA’s 2021 Cattle Industry Projections, visit mla.com. au/prices-markets/Trends-analysis/

Dairy levy poll committee seeks farmer nominations A REVIEW of the dairy service levy is held every five years and provides an important opportunity for farmers to have a say in the future of the levy.

A new Levy Poll Advisory Committee is being formed, with the responsibility of reviewing the levy, which funds services provided by Dairy Australia to the Australian dairy industry. This committee will be made up of a majority of dairy farmers, and nominations are now open.

The committee is responsible for determining whether the dairy levy should be increased, remain the same or be reduced. A levy poll is required if a change to the levy is recommended.

Ron Storey is the independent chairman.

Mr Storey is an experienced agribusiness executive and non-executive director.

He is chairman of the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre and a former chairman of Pulse Australia.

During his executive career, Mr Storey was head of NZX Agribusiness Australia, managing director of Australian Crop Forecasters and general manager of marketing at AWB. Mr Storey said it was imperative the committee comprised a reflective mix of levy payers from around the country.

“The Levy Poll Advisory Committee plays a vital role in determining the level of funding required to support the long term research, development and extension strategy of Australia’s dairy industry,” he said.

“Its decision will have broad-reaching implications for the future of dairy farming and the broader industry.

“It is farmers’ own money being invested, so I encourage all dairy farmers who pay the levy to consider nominating for this committee and ensure that the views of farmers around the country are represented.”

Nominations should be submitted via email to enquiries@dairylevyreview.com.au by April 1.”

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The investment plan helps businesses to reduce energy costs, be more energy efficient and more productive.

Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas encouraged farmers to apply for the grants of up to $250,000 to install infrastructure and technology that will make their farms more competitive and sustainable.

Free on-farm energy assessments will again be delivered as part of the investment plan, helping producers identify how they can make their operations more energy efficient and productive, including by use of on-farm energy generation.

Farmers can then apply for up to $20,000 through the Fast Track Rebate to buy items that have been recommended through an on-farm energy assessment; or larger tier one and two grants (of between $20,000 and $50,000 and $50,000 and $250,000 respectively) for larger projects.

“We know key initiatives like the Agriculture Energy Investment Plan help address one of the most significant costs for farmers and producers — putting more money back in their pocket to use elsewhere in the business,” Ms Thomas said, Almost 800 on-farm energy assessments have so far been completed, valued at almost $7 million, with more than 450 grants totalling $22 million awarded.

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MDF THIS TEN DAYS 28-Feb-21 63 288 4.6 31 36 7.9 $6.19 $172 6.5 $393 2.2 $267 102 16.0 31.6% 20.5 4.61% 3.65% 1.69 $6.23 $0.51 $10.54 $4.49 $6.04 $27.63 $1,741

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Macalister Demo Farm update THE cows at the Macalister Demonstration are well fed (with milk production above target), but the stocking rate is high because there is an area still out being land-formed, and the grass consumption on the remaining hectares is a little below target.

The milkers are currently grazing paddock one, which is 32 days rested since the previous grazing.

The quantity of grass on offer is 3000 kilograms of dry matter per hectare, a mixture of good quality ryegrass, and high clumps of poorer quality, high residue, seed-heady, paspalum and wild millet. This paddock was not topped after the previous grazing.

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The harvest or consumption rate, over the 32 growing days, has been 31kg dry matter per hectare per day.

This observed, in one paddock, consumption rate roughly matches the “back-calculation from milk” average consumption rate for the whole farm in the report table. Maybe the cows could have been forced to eat more of the clumps, and not so much grass would have been wasted, by removing the silage and-or forcing more feeds from the paddock.

The cows would then have been much hungrier, with a lowered intake, and they would fall in milk production.

It is normal to have some grass (weedy, stemmy, soiled, high residue, dead), that should never be eaten by any cow that is required to produce

at a high level.

Topping to remove such poor quality feed is a cost, but it is part of the cow feeding balance.

Topping helps grass consumption, grass utilisation, and ultimately, grass intake per cow. It does nothing to help grass grazed too short.

Consumption is the amount harvested, and utilisation is the proportion of the offer that is harvested.

If utilisation is higher than 80 per cent, the cows are working too hard, usually eating grass down too short.

Grass too short means poor regrowth. Cows “working too hard” means lowered intake and milk.

It is the balance of consumption per hectare, and then with the appropriate stocking rate and supplement feeding, intake per cow, that matters for profit.

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Guide to help manage feral cats

A NEW guide has been developed to help agricultural and environmental land managers address the growing threat posed by feral cats.

The Glovebox Guide for the Management of Feral Cats provides information to support the control of feral cat populations in Australia and is now available in electronic and hard copy form, providing information to support the control of feral cat populations in Australia.

Every day, feral cats take on average a staggering 3.1 million mammals, 1.1 million birds and 1.8 million reptiles.

Feral cats threaten the survival of native species and their impact on the environment has increased in the wake of the 2019-20 Black Summer Bushfires.

Recent research from the Australian government’s National Environmental Science Program found that the pest also transmits diseases to other animals including livestock,

costing the agricultural industry up to $12 million each year.

The free guide provides information about the impacts of feral cats and lays out tools for land managers to plan their control actions in accordance with their state or territory legislation.

It was developed by the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, with funding provided from the Agriculture, Water and Environment Department and the South Australian Northern and Yorke Landscape Board through funding from the National Landcare Program.

Agriculture, Water and Environment Department threatened species commissioner Dr Sally Box welcomed the release of the guide.

“Every year cats have a huge impact on Australian native animals,” she said.

“Mitigating the threat of invasive species, such as feral cats needs innovative and

technical solutions that can be used at scale.

“It also involves supporting the efforts of private landholders, leaseholders and volunteers to manage invasive species on their lands to achieve positive outcomes for biodiversity conservation and primary production.”

Since 2014, more than $32 million in Australian government funding has been mobilised for projects that have a primary focus on supporting practical, on-ground action and action-based research to reduce the impacts of feral cats.

The guide is the latest in the series of pest management glovebox guides which includes the management of species such as feral pigs, foxes and rabbits.

The Glovebox Guide for Managing Feral Cats and other pest animal management guides are available to download and order at pestsmart. org.au/pest-animals/glovebox-guides-order-form

Beekeeping day is on this Sunday

GIPPSLAND Apiarist Association will host a beekeeping field day at Bundalaguah Primary School this Sunday, from 10am until 3pm.

Stalls will be on site selling hive equipment, safety wear, plants, honey and honey products.

There will be demonstrations aimed at beginners who have either just bought a simple backyard hive or are wanting to.

Topics covered will include caring for a hive during winter, whether it’s necessary to feed the hive during cooler months, safe use of smokers, how to spot disease and harvesting honey.

There will be a static display (without bees) demonstrating how to open hives and add a queen

excluder, and a general explanation on brood and brood frames.

Live hives will be opened and brood boxes inspected, to determine the brood pattern and health of the queen and hive.

Beekeeping equipment will be raffled on the day.

Volunteers are also needed, and those who can should take protective equipment for the live bee inspections and demonstrations.

Food will be available from the school’s parent group, with money raised supporting the school.

Entry costs $10, with children admitted free.

To register attendance or to volunteer, phone Neville on 0417 347 688 or Brian Teese on 0419 539 574.

Now is the time for check farms for serrated tussock THE recent rains and mild summer in some parts of Victoria have been good for pastures and crops, but also good for the germination and growth of serrated tussock.

Farmers have been urged to check their properties now for this noxious weed.

Controlling serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma) before the plant goes to seed is critical to prevent further spread, lost productivity and increased control requirements.

Summer rains can cause a second seeding of serrated tussock, which can lead to germination of more seedlings in autumn. Now is the time to inspect paddocks and ensure any

plants are treated before seeding and more spreading across the landscape.

Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party community engagement officer Ivan Carter said before flowering, serrated tussock had a lime green appearance.

“When flowering, the flower heads have a distinctive purple colour as the seeds ripen in late spring and sometimes in late summer,” he said.

“These features help serrated tussock stand out from the native tussock grasses.”

The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party has developed an online video and information sheet to help landowners identify the

weed at www.serratedtussock.com/ how-identify-serrated-tussock

“Serrated tussock has a fine leaf and will roll smoothly between the index finger and thumb, while native tussocks feel as though they have flat edges,” Mr Carter said.

“The leaves also feel rough when you run your fingers downwards due to fine serrations,” he said.

A mature serrated tussock plant can produce thousands of seeds in a season, which can be blown kilometres from the parent plant.

Controlling mature serrated tussock plants before they flower and seed can be done with registered

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every Wednesday for cows, bulls and manufacturing steers

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herbicide, manual removal or cultivation.

Mr Carter said having a healthy pasture and competitive ground cover was one of the most important aspects to weed management, and serrated tussock is a prime example of a weed that did not like competition and well-established pastures.

It’s believed serrated tussock now covers more than 250,000 hectares of land in Victoria.

Large infestations require ongoing management and the integration of control techniques.

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CURRENT EXPORT & DOMESTIC ORDERS FOR FRIESIAN, JERSEY, RED HOLSTEIN, CROSSBRED HEIFERS & ANGUS! OUR GRAIN FED-GRASS FED PRIME CATTLE AND OUR CULL COWS ARE GOING DIRECT TO ABBITOIRS WEEKLY!

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OPAL EARRING Super CONNOR SHEA FRIDGE/QS BED GARDEN MULCH seeder Series 2, Hisense 230L fridge, used Also quality hardwood

Lost at Maffra shops around midday Thursday, March 11.

Reward.

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14 run disc or direct drill, only 4 months 144h x 22w god cond., $6,500. Phone x 59d $350. QS bed, 2 0429 451 332. matching side tables, slats, no mattress, VGC, $299. 0455 942 401.

MOBILITY SCOOTER

Shoprider, hardly used, as BICYCLE trailer, new, new, $1600 ONO. Phone two children, Vidaxl brand, 0439 598 123. $90. Ph. 0468 311 531.

chips. Bulk loads perfect for acreage blocks.

Inspection invited 70 Rocla Rd, Traralgon.

Open 5 1/2 days a week.

Phone Pine Mulch Haulage 0408 514 103.

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- HEYFIELD ANNUAL AUTUMN STORE CATTLE SALE 1600

Thursday March 25, 2021

Top Quality Local and District Store Cattle

SALE 1: 11:00am Nutrien EGL Heyfield Saleyards Entries will include: A/c G and J Stuckey – ‘Leawood’ Angus 70 Angus steers, 18 mths, ‘Leawood’ blood 51 Angus steers, 12 mths, ‘Leawood’ blood A/c Chesterfield Pty Ltd 40 Angus steers, 17-18 mths, ‘Pinora’ blood A/c Hookey Past 40 Angus steers, 16-18 mths, ‘Leawood’ and ‘Innesdale’ blood A/c G A Feeley 16 Angus steers, 17-18 mths, ‘Innesdale’ blood A/c F and KM Crossfield 12 Angus steers, 24 mths, A/c K W Silvester 10 Angus steers, 2-2 ½ yrs A/c O Turner 9 Angus steers, 18 mths A/c D W Bourke 10 Angus steers, 18 mths A/c G and S Conway 20 Angus steers, 18 mths A/c G L and D L Williamson 8 Angus steers, 18 mths A/c W Missen 12 Angus steers, 20 mths 6 Charolais steers, 20 mths A/c D Fogarty 8 Angus steers, 9 mths, ‘Pinora’ blood A/c M W and M J Higgins 50 Angus steers, 10 mths, ‘Leawood’ blood A/c G and L King 12 Angus steers, 10-12 mths A/c P V Jondahl 12 Angus black simm x steers, 9-10 mths A/c R F Jondahl 7 Angus black simm x steers, 9 mths A/c M G Allman 25 Angus black sim x steers, 8-16 mths A/c D P Allman 10 Angus and Hereford x steers, 9 mths, ‘Pinora’ blood A/c D A Allman 15 Hereford and Hereford angus x steers, 7-10 mths A/c R Cook 8 Limo steers, 9 mths A/c G Weatherly 6 Angus x steers, 12 mths A/c AL and K M Edey 8 Angus x steers, 14 mths A/c R Cook 14 Friesian steers, 6 mths A/c A T Sellings 10 Friesian steers, 8-9 mths A/c D Missen 30 Charolais m/sexes 10 mths, ‘Clarcinda’ blood A/c S Bird 12 Angus m/sexes, 12 mths A/c G and S Shadbolt 10 Angus and Hereford angus x m/sexes, 12 mths A/c P Vandoeselaar 20 Angus m/sexes, 8 mths

A/c J Bowman 35 Angus and Angus Hereford x m/sexes, 10-12 mths A/c Pinora Angus 12 Angus heifers, 18 mths, ‘Pinora’ blood A/c G A Feely 6 Angus heifers, 17-18 mths, ‘Innesdale’ blood A/c G and S Conway 10 Angus heifers, 18 mths, ‘Latrobe Park’ blood A/c MW and M J Higgins 10 Angus heifers, 10 mths,’Leawood’ blood A/c K W Silvester 6 Angus heifers, 10-12 mths A/c R and F Jondahl 7 Angus black simm x heifers, 9 mths A/c D A Allman 10 Hereford and Hereford angus x heifers, 7-10 mths A/c A L and K M Edey 27 Angus Friesian x heifers, 16 mths, unjoined A/c M Coleman 6 Angus cows (3rd calvers) with angus CAF to 6 weeks, ‘Leawood’ blood A/c N Peck 4 Speckle Park cows with Speckle Park CAF, 2-3 mths, cows opportunity to Speckle Park bull since calving 4 Angus Speckle Park x heifers, depast Speckle Park bull mid Oct onwards A/c S Porteus 4 Limo x cows with Angus CAF 80 Angus, Hereford x m/sexes 10-12 mths For further information contact: N Kelly 0417 359 637 R Perkins 0409 660 176 B Trinder 0448 930 053

SALE 2: 12:30pm Seaton Selling Complex Entries will include: A/c J and J Embling 25 Angus and Angus Hereford x steers, 2- 2.5 yrs fresh to forward condition A/c J M Spencer 15 Angus and Angus Hereford x steers, 20-22 mths A/c Guy and Noble 12 Angus and Angus Hereford x steers, 18-20 mths, ‘Innesdale’ blood 12 Angus steers, 10 mths, ‘Leawood’ and ‘Innesdale’ blood 8 Hereford shorthorn x steers, 12 mths A/c V M and E White 60 Angus steers, 16-17 mths, ‘Pinora’ blood

A/c 20 A/c 15 A/c 30

10 A/c 15 A/c 8 A/c 5 A/c 25 A/c 10 A/c 120

A/c 30

A/c 30 A/c 25 A/c 30 A/c 30 A/c 15 A/c 30 A/c 10 A/c 30 A/c 14 A/c 14 A/c 14 A/c 25

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Malanda Past Co Hereford steers, 16 mths K F and C M Lord Angus steers, 18 mths D and S Hourigan Angus Hereford x steers, 10-12 mths, 3 x 5 in 1 drenched and multimin ‘Leawood’ blood Angus Hereford x heifers, ‘Leawood’ blood D and N Birss Angus steers, 16 mths G C and J F Kay Poll Hereford steers, 15mths – 2 yrs H D McManus Angus steers, 16 mths K J Treasure Hereford steers, 10 mths R N and A D Reynolds Angus steers, 10-12 mths B M and S M Higgins Angus Hereford x m/sexes, 8 mths ‘Pinora’ and ‘Innesdale’ blood, 2 x 5 in 1, Piliguard, A, D, C and B12 plus multivin M R Higgins Angus Hereford x m/sexes 8 mths, weaned ‘Pinora’ and ‘Innesdale’ blood, 2 x 5 in 1, Piligard, A, D, C and B12 plus multivin A J Higgins Angus m/sexes, 9 mths, ‘Innesdale’ and ‘Pinora’ blood K F Higgins Angus m/sexes, 9 mths A and J Gerrand Angus m/sexes, 8-9 mths, ‘Anvil’ blood L and J Langshaw Angus Friesian m/sexes, 10-12 mths G T Mowat Angus and Angus Hereford x m/sexes, 10-12 mths M Coleman Angus m/sexes 8 mths, ‘Leawood’ blood B A Johnston Angus m/sexes 10 mths Parker Amber Angus m/sexes, 6-8 mths Kathwal Farms Hereford x m/sexes, 6-8 mths G and R Maher Angus m/sexes, 12 mths P J and L A Higgins Angus Friesian x heifers, 6 mths B V and LM Pattinson Angus Friesian x Friesian steers, 5 mths

For further information contact: Phone: Graeme McGillivray 0427 517 306 Greg Birss 0417 454 052 Trevor Stothers 0408 656 270 Anthony Delaney 0429 136 055

Please note that COVID 19 rules and regulations will need to be adhered to if you are attending This sale is strongly supported by ‘Pinora’ Angus on property bull sale 24/3/2021 ‘Leawood’ Angus on property bull sale 30/3/21

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TOMATOES

Back selling tomatoes at 2958 Bengworden Rd, Perry Bridge. Round and Roma tomatoes, capsicums and a range of vegetables. Phone: 0458 060 949.

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For hire or sale. Angus, Limousin, Hereford, Jersey and Friesian. Very quiet. Ph. 0447 331 762.

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CALF BEDDING And cow track mulch

Available now. Enquiries please phone Pine Mulch Haulage. Inspection invited 70 Rocla Rd, Traralgon.

Open 51⁄2 days. Phone: 0408 514 103.

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- PRELIMINARY NOTICE -

Elders Spectacular Autumn Dairy Sale Friday, March 26, 11am WARRAGUL SALEYARDS

“THE FINAL SALE TO BE HELD AT THE WARRAGUL SALEYARDS” All welcome to attend this historical day

155 Superb Autumn and PTIC Spring calving Holsteins and Red and White Holsteins

A/c R and V Patullo - dispersing herd 30 outstanding type and high production March calved Holsteins A/c Oakdale Dairies 50 superb uddered A.I. bred March calved young Holstein cows and heifers A/c J Forbes – complete herd dispersal 75 PTIC July-October calvers Comprising 40 Red and White Holsteins, 18 Black and White Holsteins, 17 Crossbreds Full details next issue Darryl Adams 0408 385 872 Michael Robertson 0429 104 467 Phil Malcom 0408 559 408

Elders Pakenham (03) 5941 0201

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THE FINAL HAMMER IS ABOUT TO FALL AT WARRAGUL SALEYARDS!

Warragul Bi-Monthly

DAIRY SALE

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

FRIDAY March 19, at 11am

Final Bi Monthly Dairy Sale to be held at Warragul Saleyards A/c Oakdale Dairies 30 Outstanding March calving A.I. Bred Holstein heifers A/c C & M Young 7 Large frame, close springing Holstein Jersey cross heifers in calf to Jersey A/c Willdarben Farms 34 Friesian Jersey cross heifers 6-12 mths, vendor dispersing cross bred portion of A.I. Holstein herd.

A/c Various vendors Approx 30 Milkers & Springers Further entries invited Following Dairy Sale April 16th to be held at

Lardner Park Selling Facility 5623 4744 5941 0299 Terry Ahearn Mob. 0438 562 816 Neil Darby Mob. 0418 595 265

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

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In accordance with a local law introduced by the State Government on January 1, 2012, it is an offence to advertise a dog or cat for sale unless a microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement.

A registered domestic animal business may use its council business registration number as an alternative.

As of July 1, 2019 a Pet Exchange Reg. No. is also required.

Please go to https://per. animalwelfare. viic.gov.au//

SUNDAY MARKET

Sale Charity Sunday Variety Market, Canal Reserve, March 21. Egg and bacon rolls for breakfast, BBQ, hot dogs, hot and cold drinks, stalls from $15, raffles must be accompanied by a stall.

Proceeds to charity. Buskers welcome. Phone 0409 574 253 or 0437 985 283.

Garage Sales

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335 Bengworden Rd, Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21, 8am 4pm. Cox ride-on mower, Subaru generator, fishing and camping gear, power tools and lots more.

SALE

16 Hoddle St, Saturday, March 20, 8am start.

Deceased estate. Everything must go.

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CENT NIGHT PAINTER WANTED

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per day with ladder access for a 1.2mt to 2.4mt bay. On-site delivery and pick up. Licences and insured to erect and dismantle scaffolding 4mt and above. 0432 942 466.

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Do you have a wealth of customer service?

Do you enjoy mentoring others to improve their customer service?

If so, we want to hear from you!

Applications close at 5 pm on Tuesday 23 March 2021.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a preemployment medical and a National Police Check.

Gippsland Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applications from experienced women and men, people with disabilities, LGBTI, ATSI, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with communities we live and work in.

Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.

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Do people enjoy being around and working with you?

If so, we want to hear from you!

Applications close at 5 pm on Wednesday 24 March 2021.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a preemployment medical and a National Police Check.

Safety on Public Land Act 2004

Boys and girls born between 2003-2007 for Football All ages women and children for Netball

NOTIFICATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY ZONE DECLARATION

I, Geoff Conway, A/Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Gippsland, as delegate of the Secretary of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, give notice pursuant to section 7(1)(a) of the Safety on Public Land Act 2004, that I have made public safety zone declarations published in the Victoria Government Gazette (General Gazette G10/21) dated 11/03/2021.

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Team fees waived by club and family meals provided on training nights.

Come and be a part of our family friendly club.

All welcome For more details, please call Karlie Cropley on 0429 331 698

Are you known as someone that goes out of their way to help others?

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Quality Support Specialist – Contact Centre

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Make it, bake it, grow it.

Saturday, March 20, Sale Showgrounds under the elm trees, Dawson Street side, 8am - 12.30pm. Enq. 0409 697 254.

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Quote to paint roof of two Sale Greyhound Club, storey house in the March 19, 2021. Doors Honeysuckles.

Phone open 6pm for 7pm start. 0447 472 722.

Proceeds to Golden Beach Men's Shed. Lots For Hire of prizes. Lots of fun.

0477 312 621 to book.

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Situations Vacant

The declarations made on 11/03/2021 take effect 11/03/2021 to 31/05/2021 inclusive.

They specify areas of State forest which have been declared public safety zones for:

Gippsland Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applications from experienced women and men, people with disabilities, LGBTI, ATSI, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with communities we live and work in.

Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.

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• conducting fire operations including planned burning and the maintenance of public safety.

The planned burns are apart of the Joint Fuel Management Program. The State forest and respective planned burns, declared public safety zones are:

Sale Greyhound Club Annual Community Grants

Applications are now open for Community and Sporting Groups to apply for a grant up to $5000.

Application and Assessment Criteria are available from www.salegreyhoundclub.com.au Applications need to be addressed to: Sale GRC Community Grants, PO Box 44, Sale, 3850 and can be submitted via email, post or hand delivered.

More information can be obtained from mmartin@grv.org.au Applications close Friday April 16. 2021.

If you don't have delivery ry y of the Gippsland Times to your home, Tuesday's paper is now available online

State Forest, Forest Park or Reserve

Planned Burn Name

Bendoc State Forest

Bendoc – Helens Track South

Bonang State Forest

Bendoc – Roaring Camp

Cottonwood State Forest

Bendoc – Corner Track

Cottonwood State Forest

Bendoc – Ted Track

Full Time Permanent Position

Hartland State Forest

Orbost – Wombat Track

Are you known for your attention to detail and problem solving skills?

Mount Alfred State Forest

Flaggy Creek – Watts Creek Track

Mount Raymond State Forest and Bemm State Forest

Cabbage Tree – Palm Track

Do you have the ability to effectively manage data relating to water?

State Forest adjacent to township – Marlo

Marlo – Bushland Reserve East and William Hunter Flora Reserve

Water Compliance Officer

Do you have experience in the water industry?

Are you valued for your fantastic organisational skills that enable you to manage competing priorities?

If so, we want to hear from you!

The declarations specify the period for which the areas have been declared public safety zones; the times or periods during which access to the public safety zones is restricted or prohibited; activities permitted, prohibited or restricted in the public safety zones; restrictions or conditions (if any) applying to the public safety zones; and persons or classes of persons exempt from their operation.

Applications close at 5 pm on Thursday 25 March 2021.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.

Gippsland Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applications from experienced women and men, people with disabilities, LGBTI, ATSI, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with communities we live and work in.

A copy of the declarations, and maps showing the location of public safety zones, may be inspected at: 1. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) head office at 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne and Traralgon Office (by appointment with Regional Fuel Management Coordinator, Gippsland telephone 136 186).

Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.

2. Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning web site at: www.ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/closures-of-parksand-forests Geoff Conway, A/Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Gippsland as delegate of the Secretary of the Department of Environment, Land, Water, and Planning www.delwp.vic.gov.au Customer Service Centre 136 186

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Email classifieds to: classifieds@gippslandtimes.com.au Telephone: 5143 9333 or drop into our office: 74 Macalister Street, Sale

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DRIVERS WANTED

Enjoy driving and get paid for it. Due to expansion, we require two more drivers to join our team.

To apply phone Dana 0403 788 328 Sale Maffra Taxis.

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TRAINEESHIP ADMINISTRATION

A local engineering company requires an enthusiastic person to join our team.

Apply now with your Cover Letter and CV to: The General Manager PO Box 1287, Sale, VIC, 3850

Situations Vacant

Are you currently studying teaching?

Do you have some spare hours or days each week?

With part time positions available, would you be interested in tutoring?

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To apply, please email your resume, three (3) referees and contact details and a covering letter addressing your suitability for the role to: maffra.sc@education.vic.gov.au For further information, please contact the Assistant Principal Nathan Wallace on 03 5147 1790.

Manager

MANAGER

Gippsland Regional Training Hub

The Monash Rural Health, Gippsland Regional Training Hub has an exciting new position that will support the development of postgraduate pathways to improve regional training and career opportunities for junior doctors.

The Manager will support the Gippsland Regional Training Hub (GRTH) to address rural medical workforce recruitment and retention. The GRTH Manager will also provide high quality administrative support to the GRTH Director to develop and implement the objectives of the program.

For further information, Position Description and to apply, please visit www.monash.edu/jobs/jobs-at-monash, search Job No.: 615551

The From Homelessness to a Home (H2H) initiative is an opportunity to make a significant, lasting impact on homelessness and rough sleeping in Victoria. Many of the people supported into emergency accommodation have experienced long-term homelessness and disadvantage and have complex needs; this investment will provide the affordable housing and support they need to promote their health and wellbeing and prevent a return to rough sleeping. Uniting Victoria & Tasmania will be responsible for providing the H2H Program across Gippsland and are now seeking applications for the following positions.

H2H Team Leader

Full-Time, Max Term Position until 30 September 2022 Gippsland Location The Team Leader will provide leadership, guidance and direction to the H2H team, through the Gippsland Consortium, to ensure a high quality and inclusive service responsive to consumer needs

H2H Project Worker Full-Time, Max Term Position until 31 March 2022 Gippsland Location The Project Officer will provide support to establish H2H project initiatives across the Gippsland region to support the Gippsland consortium to implement systems, processes, and procedures to successfully implement H2H.

H2H Case Coordinator

Full-Time, Max Term Position until 30 September 2022 Gippsland Location The H2H Case Coordinator will support improved access, connection to and navigation of, mainstream health and other support services.

H2H Tenancy Worker

Full-Time, Max Term Position until 30 September 2022 Gippsland Location The Tenancy Worker H2H will provide professional and responsive tenancy management services to consumers accommodated through the H2H program.

H2H Administration Worker

Full-Time, Max Term Position until 30 September 2022 Gippsland Location The H2H Administration Officer will provide high level administration support to the H2H team and wider Gippsland Consortium.

Learn more For more information and contact information for these roles, visit vt.uniting.org or contact Tracey Donaldson, Senior Manager Children Youth and Families E: tracey.donaldson@vt.uniting.org P: 0351447777 Interested?

If this sounds like you, apply today and visit https://careers.unitingvictas.org.au/en/listing/ x Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability for the position) x Current Resume (no more than 3 pages) x Address the Core Selection Criteria in the position description All positions close: Tuesday 23 March 2021

2/81-83 Marley St, Sale VIC 3850 Marley Street Community Hub Inc is looking for a dynamic community development worker to lead a small team in developing and managing our well established, growing organisation.

Classification: NHACE Agreement 2016 Schedule 2B Level 6 Hours: Permanent Part Time 25 hrs per week.

This challenging but rewarding role provides an opportunity to develop and strengthen a small but vital community organisation based in rural Victoria.

The Manager is responsible to the Committee of Governance for the operation, management, and development of the Community Hub and for ensuring that the organisation operates in accordance with the Committee's strategic decisions, the service agreements with funding bodies and applicable legislation.

Experience in leadership within a community based organisation and a command of community development principles and skills are central to the role.

Applications close March 22, 2021 at 4pm.

For a position description and application details please call Marley Street Community Hub Inc on (03) 5143 2006 or email: mschjobs@gmail.com (Applicants must address the key selection criteria.)

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Please phone Tom 5182 8756

DISC PLATES

Canteen Assistant

A vacancy exists for a part time Canteen Assistant for the 2021 school year.

You will need to: ● Be availble to work up to 5 days a week, from 10:30am up to 3pm; ● Have hospitality experience; ● Be comfortable handling cash; ● Have a friendly manner; ● Have (or willing to attain) a valid WWCC (employee) To apply, please submit your resume inclusive of three referee contact details and a covering letter addressing your suitability for the role to: maffra.sc@education.vic.gov.au For further information, please contact the Business Manager on 03 5147 1790.

Wanted to buy any old disc or plough plates.

Cash paid. Phone 0429 992 869.

SCRAP METAL Wurruk

Scrap Metal Recyclers We buy copper, brass, batteries, alley, stainless, wiring, motors, etc. Ph. 0429 992 869 leave msg.

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SALE 2BR

Apartment on ground floor. Spotless. Maintained back yard. Discounted rent from $250pw. Call landlord Johann 0435 751 588.

Meetings

Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation

Home Care Worker

Casual Home Care Services – Wellington Region - Gippsland

Opportunities To Join Our Team

We are seeking a passionate Home Care Worker who has a keen interest in connecting with and supporting clients in the local Wellington community to live well at home by providing assistance with:

Orange Door Integrated Aboriginal Practitioner – Morwell Vic. 3840 Family Restoration Case Worker (Maternity Position) - Morwell Vic. 3840 Applicants must apply through SEEK, to obtain a Position Description and further details visit our Ramahyuck website.

You must address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description as part of your application and send it in along with a current resume.

Applications not addressing key selection criteria will not be considered.

Closing date: please see SEEK website.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

• Domestic Assistance tasks including cleaning, laundry and meal preparation • Personal care, including showering and personal grooming • Assisted shopping and transportation of clients to and from appointments • Client Socialisation and connecting clients with their family and the local community • In Home Respite

For more information and to apply, please visit careers.mercy.com.au

each Tuesday

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AGM

Home Care Services

Mercy Health is a diverse, award-winning national health and aged care provider employing 10,000 people who provide compassionate and holistic care.

Please visit mercyhealth.mercury.com.au to register & apply or gain further information. You must quote job Reference Number 14108 when applying.

For further information: Jodie McNamara, Team Leader (03) 5133 0633 Applications close: C.O.B Friday, 21 March 2021

Mark Avenue area

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CAFE FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM MEMBER

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Exciting New Homelessness Employment Opportunity in Gippsland Homelessness to a Home (H2H)

required for

Wanted To Buy

(Readvertised) Marley Street Community Hub Inc

x Leading community services organisation x Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration

Gippsland Times newspaper deliverer

Centre Bakery has an exciting position available for immediate start within our Cafe.

We currently have a position for a bubbly, career focused, individual who loves hospitality and thrives on providing excellent customer service.

This position is 4-5 days per week, with rotating weekends.

The applicant will need to showcase the following key requirements: ● Barista experience. ● Current understanding of food and Covid-19 standards. ● A commitment to contributing to a happy, positive team environment. ● High standards of customer service. ● Experience in working in a busy cafe. ● Experience in sandwich making.

If this sounds like you, please email your resume to Elaine with a cover letter to: centrebakery@bigpond.com Applications are now open.

Briagolong and District Pony Club will be holding their annual general meeting on March 24, 2021 at 7.30pm at the Briagolong Recreation Reserve.

AGM

George Gray Centre Inc. invites you to attend its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 23rd March 2021 at 7pm, Foster Place Cafe, 21 Foster Street, Maffra. Guest Speaker: Jane Leslie, Principal Consultant - Aerium.

All Welcome.

AGM

Sale Ladies Probus Club annual general meeting will be held at the Greyhound Racing clubroom on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 10am. Members and friends welcome.

Morning tea will be served following the meeting.

AGM

The Sale and District RSL Bowls Section will be holding their annual general meeting on April 1, 2021 at 5.30pm at the Sale RSL.

Business Opportunities

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JIM'S ANTENNAS

Franchise for sale. Phone Chris 0466 156 312.

Situations Wanted

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CARPENTER

Fully qualified, quality 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.

Cars

Cars

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COMMODORE

2014, silver, immac. con., one owner, 120,000km., 1CY-2MP, $20,000.

2013 VW Caddy Maxi Phone 0418 356 277.

Crew van, 4 door, diesel, manual, roof racks, tow bar, air cond., cruise, 2003, no reg., auto, excellent cond., ZUW-635 VIN 186010820610366 $17,500. 0409 539 649. ready for r.w. $1950 neg.

Ph 0421 753 535.

RENAULT LUGUNA

CAR REMOVALS

Free service.

Phone Sam 0488 471 163

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STORE MANAGER

A position exists for a vibrant person to fill the position of Store Manager in one of our GIPPSLAND stores. Previous supermarket experience is essential. The successful applicant must be able to work a flexible roster, including some weekends and will enjoy being part of a motivated team committed to growing our business and creating opportunity for advancement.

All applications will be treated with strict confidence.

Applications can be emailed to: Simon Radlof Gippsland Supermarket Supervisor simon.radlof@ritchies.com.au Ritchies Stores are an Equal Opportunity Employer

13CABS Sale Are you looking for a job that enables you to: ● ● ● ●

Work stress free at your own pace.

Work flexible hours.

Supplement your every day salary, pension or Super Income Stream.

Is family friendly.

Speak to us today about becoming a driver at 13Cabs.

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A current full Victorian driver's licence.

Be medically fit to drive.

Pass a National Criminal History Check.

To arrange a confidential discussion, please contact the Manager on 0417 373 766.

Tenders

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WANTED

Cash paid for older caravans. Phone Ken 0418 547 047.

4WD

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JEEP Grand Cherokee 2013, 3.0 diesel Ltd, 3.5T towing, 193,740km, leather seats, brand new tyres, heated front/rear seats, cruise, reg. serviced, reg'd, r.w.c., great cond. $21,250 o.n.o. Ph 0490 313 908.

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2021-074

Longford Hall Access Project Wellington Shire Council invites suitable qualified companies to tender for the construction of a new access road into the Longford Hall, including modifications to the existing shared path and Spencer Street.

Engagements

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Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation will be held on

Wednesday March 24, 2021 at 10am at the

Clive Hood Multipurpose Centre,

373 Raglan Street, Sale, Vic. Lunch will be provided after the AGM and followed with a Community Meeting David Morgan, Chief Executive Officer NB: Members do not have the right to appoint a proxy.

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Tenders are to be lodged by email to: eprocurement@wellington.vic.gov.au. no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 14 April 2021.

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.

Birthdays

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60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 *Black & white 60 $52.20 60 60 Colour cost $69.60 (Size 1column x 6cm) 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS for only $52.20*

60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60

1620500

All tenderers must register with Council via Wellington Shire Council’s eProcure website (www.eprocure. com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil) to obtain the tender documents.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Practical completion date: 18 June 2021.

ALLMAN (Gleeson), Leone Mary.

Known as Lee. 1/7/1927 - 14/3/2021 Passed away peacefully at Laurina Lodge.

Beloved wife of Bryan (dec.).

Mother of Tim, Rosemary (dec.), Jeromy and Trish.

Mother-in-law of Di and Phil.

Nan of Britt, Maddi, Anthony, Mark, Kym, Leah, Jordan, Ben and Darcie.

Dear sister and sister-inlaw of Joan (dec.) and Myles Allman (dec.), Peg Keary (dec.) and Monsignor John Allman.

Close to our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.

SUBARU Forester 2015 I, limited edition, 88,000km, one owner, leather seats (seat warmers), alloys, tow bar, many extras, 1EE9VN, price offers $18,000 BLASIUS, Helmut.

"Crash" - $23,000. 0429 167 502.

31/03/1954 -11/03/2021 Sadly passed away March Caravans 11, 2021 at Wilson Lodge.

Aged 66.

Loved husband of Lesley.

Loved father of Heidi, Robert, Charmaine and Owen.

Father-in-law of Darren.

Unofficial father-in-law of Ebony and Caitlin.

HALEN van 2013, 19'6" Adored grandfather of Bathurst, single beds. Full Jeremy, Indianna, Erick, list of contents on enquiry. Hunter, Scarlett and Tyler.

Custom built for off-road Will be greatly missed but remote. Always garaged, never forgotten.

RIP reg. maintained $88,000 neg. Ph 0431 940 171.

To be eligible all you need is: ●

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DORNING, Hazel Olive.

15/08/1929 - 10/03/2021 Ashleigh House, Sale, aged 91.

Loved and adored wife of Alby (dec.).

Mother of Alan, Raymond (dec.) and Stephen.

Mother-in-law of Virginia and Andrea.

Grandmother to Colin, Tanya, Peter, Christie (dec.), Janice, Jamie, Michael and India.

Great grandmother of 10.

Gone from this world but never forgotten.

Rest in peace with Alby.

GRAY, Phyllis Roma (Phyl).

Of Heyfield.

1/3/1932 - 9/3/2021 Passed away peacefully at Laurina Lodge.

Loved and loving wife of Ian (dec.).

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mal (dec.), Paula and Peter.

Cherished Nan of Ainsleigh and Mathew, Kelsea and John.

Big Nan of Hudson and Archie.

'Simply the best' HANRATTY, Michael John (Mick).

We are devastated to announce the sudden passing of Michael John (Mick) Hanratty on Monday, March 8, 2021.

Aged 60 years.

Dearly loved father of Damien, Emma, Jeremy, Jessica (dec.), Andrew, Sophie, Adam, Liam and Bridget.

HANRATTY, Michael John (Mick).

Dearly loved son of Mick and Joan (both dec.).

Loved brother of Jennifer (Rooney), Margaret (Phillips), Monica (Crowe), Beverley, Kevin, Teresa (Raven), Paul, Dennis, Matthew, Catherine (Hicks) and Mark.

HANRATTY, Michael John.

Twin brother of Kevin.

Brother-in-law of Pauline.

Uncle of Daniel, Brent, Deneal and their families.

Well, brother, it's been a hell of a journey. We've had some serious ups and downs but the bond between us could never be broken. RIP brother, you will be dearly missed.

Go Blues

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HANRATTY, Michael John.

20/9/1960 - 08/03/2021 Taken tragically.

Thinking of all the fun times Mike . . .

Brother to Catherine.

Brother-in-law to Alistair.

Uncle to Lachlan, Ashton and Indiana Hicks.

The link in our family chain is broken.

Now in Heaven with Mum and Dad and Jessica.

PEDDER (nee Moffat), Marie Jeanette Jan 15/2/1942 - 10/3/2021 Passed away peacefully.

Wife of Allan (dec.).

Mother of Leonie, Jackie, Raelene, Phillip and Kelli.

Mother-in-law of John, Geoff, Rachael and Ray. Grandmother of 15 grandchildren.

Great grandmother of 22 great grandchildren.

"Reunited with her soul mate."

WEEKES, Marie.

Loved sister-in-law.

Wonderful memories of the good old times.

PHILLIPS, John.

Central Gippsland Health Forever remembered. acknowledges w i t h - Ron and families in sadness the recent death Adelaide. of John Phillips, former WEEKES, Marie. member of the Gippsland 20/10/1939 - 9/3/2021 Base Hospital Board of I know Heaven is a Management. beautiful place, because Our sympathies and they've got you. thoughts are with John's Dearly missed. family at this time.

- Jan, Carl and Lynne, and families.

HANRATTY, Michael.

Loved brother of Dennis, brother-in-law of Raelene.

Uncle to Gerard, Sarah, Aimee, Luke, Grace, Claire, Jacob, their partners and children.

You were always in my corner backing me.

You knew when I needed help and always turned up to lend a hand.

Thanks Mick, I am truly grateful to have had you as a brother and a mate.

You will be sadly missed.

It's hard for me to say it but "Go the Blues"!

Love Boon.

Mum, There are no goodbyes for us.

Wherever you are you will always be in our hearts.

Love always, Leonie, John, Jek, BJ, Corey, Eb and families.

WEEKES, Marie.

Goodbye to a beautiful and kind lady.

Forever remembered.

- Frank, Fiona, Mat and Cal.

Nan (Jan), We saw you getting tired, A cure was not to be, Pop put his arms around you, And whispered, "Come to me".

Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.

That voice, those debates. You can breathe easy That fist slam on the table. now Nan, no more strugThe laughs, the tears. gles every day.

Your knowledge.

All our love, Jessica, Your heart of gold.

Chris, Zac, Koby, and Going to miss you Koah.

Michael.

Love Raelene.

Memories unfold as we think of you, Of love and care our whole life through.

HANRATTY, You suffered so much Michael John.

Going to miss you and almost every day, An illness that would not your beautiful smile. go away.

Love you always.

But now you have no - Wendy. more pain, And you're by Dad's side once again.

KENNEDY-SKEEN, Loved Mum of Raelene Laura.

(Flea) and "Dragon" of 19/9/1936 - 11/3/2021 Geoff (Tilly).

Wife of Brian.

Adored Nanna and great Loved sister of Lawrence, Nanna of Beanca and Eileen (dec.), Ivan (dec.) Damien, Tahnee, Kodie adn families. and Krystal, Bekki and Now at rest after a long Dave and families. illness.

Of all the gifts in life, However great or small, To have you in our lives, McILWAIN (nee Curry), Is the greatest gift of all.

Joan.

A silent thought, July 7, 1930 A secret tear, March 12, 2021 Keeps your memories Joan Sarah McIlwain ever near, died peacefully at Royal In our hearts forever.

Freemasons, Sale after a Death leaves heartache, long and vibrant life No one can heal, devoted to family and Love leaves memories, caring for others.

No one can steal.

Cherished daughter of Reunited with Dad and Perce and Minnie Curry forever in our hearts. (both dec.).

Loving mother of Phillip Adored sister of Jan and Rachael. (dec.).

Loving Nan of Bradley, Loving wife and com- Jess and family, Tamara, panion to Ian (dec.).

Shaun and family.

Mother and mother-in-law of Gillian, Kerryn and Passed away March 10, Philip, Andrew and Lynne. 2021.

Devoted grandmother to Loved and cherished Ryan, Lachlan, Zoe, Ali mother of Kelli, motherand Will, great grand- in-law of Ray. mother to Hendrick and Grandmother of Dan, Hugh.

Maggie, Japr, Katelyn and Remembered for her love Jacoby. of nursing, sharp mind Great grandmother of and generous advice.

Hartley, Archer and She will be sadly missed. Rhylee.

"MUM/NAN", We are sending a dove to Heaven, With a parcel on its wing, Be careful when you open it, It's full of beautiful things.

Inside are a million kisses, Wrapped up in a million hugs, To say how much we are going to miss you and send you all our love.

"MUM/NAN", We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again xxxx PEDDER, Jan. Jan, we will always remember your friendship and great fishing holidays.

- Judy, Ron and family.

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ALLMAN For funeral arrangements for Mrs Leone Mary Allman (Lee) please WEEKES, Marie Elaine. check website listed 20/10/1939 - 9/3/2021 Passed away peacefully below or contact: at the Sale Hospital.

Forever loved, remembered and dearly missed.

Wife of Bill (dec.).

Mother of Pat, Cheryl, Greg (dec.), Debbie, Paul, Terry, and David.

A loving grandmother and BLASIUS great grandmother A private funeral service Forever in our Hearts for Mr Helmut Blasius will be held at Delbridge Mum, Funeral Chapel, Marley There are no goodbyes Street, Sale at 10am on for us.

FRIDAY (March 19, Wherever you are you will 2021). always be in our hearts.

We will miss you terribly.

Please see our website All our love, for Livestream details.

Pat, Mark, Michael, and Kane.

Mum, Our words are few, Our thoughts are deep.

Wonderful memories, Are ours to keep.

Our hearts are filled with sorrow, but we will always cherish the times we shared.

We will miss you always.

Love Cheryl and Rob. Always remembered.

- Joe, Gab, and Lou. Mum, I still see your face before me, Your voice I long to hear.

I miss and love you dearly, God knows I wish you were here.

Tears fall freely from my eyes like a river filled with grief, My only comfort now is that from pain you've found relief.

Will be missed forever.

- Debbie and Terry.

DORNING The funeral service for Mrs Hazel Olive Dorning will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street, Sale at 11am TOMORROW (Wednesday March 17, 2021).

Please see our website for Livestream details.

GRAY The funeral service for Mrs Phyllis Roma (Phyl) Gray will be held at the Maffra Lawn Cemetery on FRIDAY (March 19, 2021) commencing at 11am.

Mum, Tears in our eyes we'll wipe away, But the love in our hearts is there to stay.

Forever remembered and dearly missed.

HANRATTY - Paul and Carly ♥ Requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Our Nanny's love warmed Mr Michael John (Mick) us all, and we will Hanratty will be offered at celebrate and cherish the St Mary's Catholic experiences we shared Church, cnr Church and with her. We will never McMillan Sts, Maffra forget the stories and TOMORROW (Wedneshilarious advice she day, March 17, 2021) shared with us. commencing at 2pm.

With love, At the conclusion of mass Your g r a n d c h i l d r e n the cortege will leave the Jessica, Christopher, church for the Maffra Emily and Brendan.

Lawn Cemetery.

Mum, I can no longer see you with my eyes or touch you with my hands, but I will feel you in my heart forever.

Love Terry, Susan, William, Nicholas, and Sophie.

Mum, The world changes from year to year and our lives day to day, but our love and memory of you will never pass away.

Love always, David and Cath.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions, seating numbers within the church are restricted to immediate family.

Some seating will be provided within the church grounds.

Please visit our website for the livestream of Mick's service.

Rosary will be recited in the above church THIS EVENING (Tuesday, March 16, 2021) at 7pm.

WEEKES, Marie.

Rest peacefully.

Love Sarah, Andy, Tim and Sandy.

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McILWAIN (nee Curry) The funeral service for Mrs Joan Sarah McIlwain will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, McFarlane Street, Stratford at 11am on SATURDAY (March 27, 2021).

PEDDER (nee Moffat) The funeral service for Mrs Marie Jeanette "Jan" Pedder will be held at the Stratford Mechanics Hall, Hobson Street, Stratford at 2pm on THURSDAY (March 18, 2021).

Please see our website for livestream details.

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WHITE, Jeffrey Clyde.

17/9/1956 - 13/3/2020 Never a day passes without wonderful memories and thoughts.

Love, Mum and family.

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GRAY, Nicholas.

Ross, Vicki, Tim and Courtney would like to thank all family and friends who came to farewell Nic. We wish to thank everyone for their ongoing love and support and for all the hugs, cards, meals and gorgeous flowers we received.

Special thanks to Kate and Justin, Cathy and Russell who were our rocks during Nic's short illness.

Also thank you to Lett's Funeral Services and Kathy McKimm for making Nic's service so beautiful and special.

WEEKES The funeral service for Mrs Marie Elaine Weekes will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Sale at 11am TODAY (Tuesday SIM (Carr), Shirley Evelyn.

March 16, 2021).

January 24, 2021.

Glenda, Dianne, Brian, Elaine and their families are so grateful for the love and support we have received, since Mum's passing, with beautiful flowers, cards, visits and In Memoriam phone calls.

At ninety-two, Mum left us assuring us she had enjoyed a good, long life.

SMITH, Thomas On behalf of the family, Raymond. grandchildren and great 17/8/1927 - 18/3/2011 Dear Darling Dad, Pa and grandchildren we thank you.

Great Pa, Ten years since you passed over, our memories keep you so close to our hearts.

Love and miss you so much. xxxx Give Mum a kiss for us.

Love from Jen and Harry, Chris and Ebie, Casey and Chris, Kheali and Bentley.

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SMITH, Thomas Raymond.

17/8/1927 - 18/3/2011.

Our Dad, Pa and Old Pa, Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

Our love always, Michelle and Alfie, Daniel, Hayley, Harry, Jack and Max. Lea, Sam, Ruby and Billy.

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Barrry & Annette Lett FUNERAL DIRECTORS

We offfer f care, compassion and service with diignity, for the people of Gippsland Caring and personal 24-hour service Chapel facilities available.

67 Macarthur Street, Sale

Phone 5143 1232

www.lettsfunerals.com.au

Member Australian Funeral Directors Association

Maffra 5147 1954 Sale 5144 1954 Heyfield 5148 3354 www.semmensfunerals.com.au 24 Hour Service

Our Family Caring For Your Family since 1979 Member Of The Australian Funeral Directors Association

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Three in a row for Freddie David Braithwaite FREDDIE Cruiser notched up a hat-trick of wins for Nambrok trainer Lyn Smith during Sunday night’s Sale greyhound meeting.

The dog won the 440 metre grade five final, opening a two-length early and maintaining the margin to win from Rumour File, trained

by Geoff Howell at Pearcedale.

The night’s big money race, the 650m Go Distance Racing grade five, was won by Rostered Off for Gerard O’Keefe at Neerim Junction.

Rostered Off led by three lengths on the back straight before claiming the $3300 winner’s cheque by one and a half lengths from Burn Time, trained by Keith Hellmuth at Pearcedale.

Four locally-trained dogs qualified for next Sunday night’s 440m GRV Vic Bred maiden final.

Mac Rooster won a heat for Ronald Winter at Denison, ahead of Dr Kyson, trained by Judy McMahon at Darriman.

A l f i e A l l i g a t o r, trained by Darren Fisher at Lara, won the opening heat, with Judy McMahon’s Dr Archer finishing third to also advance to the final.

Aston Jupiter, trained at Catani by Graeme Jose, won another heat by five lengths from Bowie, trained

by Bill McMahon at Darriman.

Jose’s second win on the night came in a 440m mixed grade six and seven, with Perfect Picture winning by a nose from Go Rogue, trained by Brian Alford at Yarram.

The pair were the final dogs out of the boxes at the start, with Milly’s Last, trained

by Yvonne Andrews at Kilmany, taking the lead.

Perfect Picture and Go Rogue worked their way through the field and caught Milly’s Last approaching the post.

Perfect Picture has three wins from four starts.

Alford left Sale with a winner, with Zipping Sense taking out a 520m race by a nose from a fast-finishing Head On Bonnie, trained by Gavin Kearns at Churchill.

Zipping Sense has four wins from nine starts.

Cool Customer won over 440m for Peter Martinovic at Koo Wee Rup. The 440m grade five Damsels Dash was won by Why Not Opal, trained by Greg Carter at Devon Meadows.

Bound To Succeed, trained by Noel

Massina at Golden Square, was too good in the 440m mixed grade four and five, winning from Alford’s Suspense Rules and General Collinda, trained by Steph Tyler at Boisdale.

Scorching Sun won the race 11 440m grade five for Ben Joske at Yinnar South, passing favourite Call Me Harvey at the post.

The race 12, 440m grade five was won by Stay At Home, trained

by Chris Johannsen at Devon Meadows, by two lengths from Aston Poker, trained at Longford by Adrian Smit. Stormcast finished third for Wendy Fasoli at Heyfield.

The next Sale greyhound meeting will be Thursday afternoon.

NAMBROK greyhound trainer Lyn Smith produced three winners at Warragul on Saturday night.

Chrome Cadillac won the first race of the night, a 400 metre maiden, before Smith enjoyed more success in the next event with Earn The Fizz in a 400m grade seven.

Smith’s Disoriented later collected a sixth win from 11 starts in taking out a 400m mixed grade four and five.

The program ended with Dr Madison, trained

by Bill McMahon at Darriman, winning a heat of the 400m grade series, two and a half lengths ahead of another dog trained at Darriman, Fargo, for Emily McMahon.

On Sunday at Healesville, Ignite The Stars won a 350m grade five for Leanne Burke at Alberton West.

All Mayhem, trained

by John Boreland at Giffard West, won a 400m grade seven at Warragul on Thursday.

All Mayhem finished six lengths ahead of Earn The Loot, trained at Nambrok by Lyn Smith.

Following a win at Warragul last month and a win at Sale a week earlier, Let Out, trained by Yvonne Andrews at Kilmany, won a 460m mixed grade six and seven by a head.

Verne Bale, trained

by Ray Floyd at Cobains, won a 400m grade five with a big finish.

Rosedale trainers Jeff and Sharon-Lee Chignell had two third placings in 515m races during Thursday night’s metro meeting at Sandown Park with Kingfisher Rose and Stuart Lee Rose.

Another dog trained at Rosedale, Zipping Hamish, came third over 595m for Carolyn Jones.

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BODY positive walks and adventures are now happening in east Gippsland.

Bairnsdale resident Benita Donchi (and her dog Spike) lead short, slow-paced walks for women around Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance and beyond, for Escaping Your Comfort Zone, a Victoria-wide bushwalking club for women

and non-binary people.

With the outdoors not caring about someone’s size, speed or fitness, neither does Escaping Your Comfort Zone.

Whether it is a midweek meander around Sunset Cove in Paynesville, or exploring the Boggy Creek Track and the Stony Creek Trestle Bridge, followed by burgers in Nowa

Nowa, or the tramway walk as part of the Gippsland Lakes Discovery Trail — all the walks are paced for the slowest in the group, with plenty of stops for breathers and taking photos.

No one is left behind.

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March 11, men’s stableford: division one: S Rogonesi 37, division two: R Whitelaw 38; DTL: J Barnett 36, J Rogers 35, N Dilger 35, K Gately 35, C Ward 35; NTP: 3rd S Ragonesi, 6th C Ward, 12th B Tanner, 14th J Rogers.

March 13, men’s stableford: W Adams 39, runner-up L Boyle 35; DTL: C Seymour 34; NTP: 6th W Adams, 14th C Seymour; women’s stroke: T Potter 70, runner-up K Boyle 71; DTL: C Bingham-Sims 72, E Dunn 73, P Schaper 75, S Burnett 76; NTP: 6th C Cameron, 12th K Livingstone, 14th T Holmes.

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March 11, women’s par: division one: C Lovi +1, division two: J Lestrange -1, division three: M Durrant +2; DTL: R Walker square, C Cameron square, F Moulton square, J Murray -1, D Olston

March 13, men’s stableford: A grade: R Donaldson 36cb, runner-up P Jellis 36; B grade: H Holmes 39, runnerup N Maxfield 38; C grade: R Smalley 35, runner-up M Kirkpatrick; DTL: B Coleman 38, I Glover 35, S Harrap 35, D Gaskill 35, W Brownlee 35, L Wain 34, H Silby 34, N Khamchom 34, J Collins 34, R Hayman 33, M Brickle 33, D Fraser 33, M Hurst 33; NTP: 3rd R Smalley, 6th G Fenton, 11th M Khamhom, 14th H Holmes; women’s: M White 28cb, runner-up K Manze 28; NTP: 11th K Manze.

-1; NTP: 2nd V McConnell, 12th R Stewart, 16th (second shot) R Walker.

March 14, mixed stableford: M Cutler 37, runner-up B Gray 35; DTL: T Humphryis 35, C Munday 34, J Murray 34, W Felmingham 33; NTP, women’s: 2nd L Reynolds,

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state pennant finals next month.

In section two, Bruthen came from behind to win 62-59.

From next season pennant competitions will be played under the Gippsland Bowls Region, but in the North and East sections. In July, the North and East Gippsland bowls divisions will be dissolved, with the GBR taking over governance.

This Saturday, teams representing the two divisions will meet in the region challenge in Sale.

SHANNEN Lange has returned to Sale for the 2021 Gippsland League football season.

In his most recent season of football, 2019, Lange played with VFL club Port Melbourne, finishing fourth in the league best-and-fairest and was named in the team of the year. During 2019 season, Lange also played his 100th VFL game, having begun his career at Bendigo.

Lange was part of Port’s 2017 premiership, and was named its best player during that finals series.

Lange will provide a boost to the Magpies’ midfield, and add experience to the side, which will be coached this season by former Maffra player Jack Johnstone, himself a VFL premiership player at Williamstown.

This year will be a big one for the Magpies, who will be fielding a team in the AFL Gippsland Women’s competition for the first time.

Works are also underway to upgrade facilities at Sale Oval, including new changerooms and improvements on the Past Players’ Hill.

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Double for East

Bridge winners

EAST Gippsland sides had the better of North Gippsland section one and two premier West Sale in the Gippsland Region pennant finals on Saturday at Heyfield.

Bairnsdale held off West Sale in section one, winning 59 shots to 52 and earning a spot in the

THE Sale and District Sunday Afternoon Cyclists will this weekend travel to Eagle Point to cycle to Raymond Island and around the Paynesville area.

Interested riders can phone Dave for information concerning accommodation on 0428 997 520 or Eagle Point Caravan Park on 5156 1183.

Tuesday mountain bike rides and Thursday road rides leave from the Port of Sale at 9.30am every week. For more information phone Ron on 0490 087 178, or George on 0429 949 322.

SALE Bridge Club results: March 8, online, north-south: A Gilpin-P Larby; east-west: J Macnamara-J Leggatt.

March 10, north-south: 1st D Hudson-G Campbell, 2nd D Braham-R Ziffer; east-west: 1st W Smits-M Zarb, 2nd K Tierney-P Lonie.

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STRATFORD will play Maffra for the Sale-Maffra Cricket Association first grade premiership after both held on in tight semifinals at the weekend.

Just seven runs was the total margin of victory in the two first grade semi-finals, with Stratford defeating Boisdale-Briagolong by just two runs and Maffra finishing five runs ahead of Collegians.

Both matches went into the 80th over, with the result in doubt before the conclusion.

While this season has become a one-day competition, rain forced both semi-finals into a second day, making the most of reserve day provisions for the finals.

HAVING already scored six runs from the final over, Boisdale-Briagolong needed three runs from the final ball to defeat Stratford.

The man on strike was Ned Sutton, the bowler Bohdi Walker, who had claimed a wicket with the first ball of the over. It was to be the Redbacks’ day, with Sutton run-out, in a bid to gain the winning runs.

After Stratford scored 7-168, Todd Mann scored 21. Rain stopped play two balls after drinks were taken with the Saints 1-83.

Two balls after play resumed, Mick Roberts was caught behind for 39.

Players went off for rain a second time, with the visitors 2-106 from 27 overs, seeing play end for the day.

The Saints lost wickets regularly when play resumed on Sunday, with Steve Noble scoring 34.

Needing to score at a rate of about five runs an over to win, captain Dylan Bolton kept the Saints in the game, until he was bowled in a penultimate over by Jack Tatterson for 22 from 22 balls.

This left Louis Howard and Liam Hurst to get the 11 runs required from the final nine balls.

They only took two runs off that requirement before Walker bowled Howard with the first ball of the final over. Sutton scored two runs on three consecutive deliveries, but the Saints couldn’t get over the line.

Walker finished with 3-32, while Tatterson took 3-42 and Sam Anstee 2-35.

The Redbacks’ winning total on Saturday was set-up by 76 from captain Taylor Tatterson, with support Walker (23), Ben Channing (19) and Jack Tatterson (18).

Humid conditions and cloud cover tested the batsmen early, with the Redbacks 2-16 with wickets from Mann and Howard, before Taylor Tatterson led the recovery effort.

Bolton and Sutton helped restrict the chase to a reachable target, each claiming two wickets.

COLLEGIANS appeared to be in a good position against Maffra, but the Eagles kept the pressure on when it counted.

Having restricted the home side to 9-134, College was 3-72 when rain ended the day’s play in the 19th over of its innings.

Captain Zac Hurley and Tom Morrison gave the innings a good start, putting on 59 for the first wicket until Hurley was trapped leg before wicket by Ben Durrant for 30. When Durrant had Morrison stumped for 26, College was 2-67.

Needing 68 runs to win with just over 20 overs to bat on Saturday, Issac Love resumed play on six before being run out for 20.

The seventh wicket partnership of Jayden Allison and Stuart Anderson looked to have Collegians in prime position, but needing nine runs to win from 15 balls,Anderson was run out for 12.

At 7-126, College still had the edge. However, after three runs was added to the total, the momentum swung back to the Eagles.

On the first ball of the 39th over, Tim Dessent was run out. Four balls later and without a run added, Jed Malone was caught behind of David Griffiths bowling.

Hamish Nettleton was called up to bowl the final over, with Collegians needing six runs to win with one wicket in hand. Only one ball was needed, as captain Josh Davis caught Allison to send the Eagles into the grand final.

On Saturday, after Daniel Bedggood was bowled on his first ball by Mark Nicholls, Brett Lanigan and Davis saw the Eagles to 36 before Lanigan was caught off Tom Morrison’s bowling for 15.

Davis and Lee Hopkins added 43 runs for the third wicket before the latter was run out for 16.

When David was caught and bowled by Love for 51, the Eagles were 4-97 in the 33rd over.

Zach Durrant and Mitch Bennett added what turned out to be valuable runs, 13 and 10 respectively.

Morrison took 3-17 and Love 3-22 for Collegians.

Stratford captain Taylor Tatterson scored 76 against Boisdale-Briagolong.

Sale-Maffra Cricket Association FIRST STT GRADE - SEMI-FINALS LS S

STRATFORD defeated BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG Stratford A Tatterson ................ c J Lash b L Howard 12 C H assett t ................... b T M ann 2 T Tatterson ................ c L Bolton b N Sutton 76 J Tatterson ................. lbw D Bolton 18 C Aurisch ................... st T Langshaw b D Bolton 8 B Walker .................... c J Lash b N Sutton 23 B Channing ............... not out 19 S Williams ................. c D Bolton b L Hurst 2 L Channing ................ not out 1 Extras 7 CC (40 overs) 7/168 B o w l i n g : T M a n n 8 / 2 / 1 / 2 8 , L H o w a rd 8 / 1 / 1 / 14 , D Bolton 8/0/2/37, L Hurst 6/0/1/22, J Lash 6/0/0/36, N Sutton 4/0/2/27 Boisdale-Bria golong M Roberts .................. c C Hassett b S Anstee 39 T Mann ....................... c B Walker b S Williams 21 S Noble ...................... not out 34 L Bolton ..................... not out 10 J Lash ......................... c C Hassett b S Anstee 7 T Langshaw ............... c C Hassett b J Tatterson 6 D Bolton..................... b J Tatterson 22 T Leeds ...................... b B Walker 4 L Howard ................... b B Walker 3 L Hurst........................ not out 1 N Sutton..................... run out (B Walker) 6 Extras 3 Tot al (40 overs) 166 B o w l i n g : B Wa l k e r 8 / 1 / 3 / 3 2 , A Ta t t e rs o n 8 / 1 / 0 / 16 , J Tatterson 8/0/3/42, S Williams 8/0/1/39, S Anstee 8/0/2/35

Lower grades Seconds

Bundalaguah 7-130cc (E Aponso 55*, J McGuiness 2-13, T Glenn 2-29) d Collegians 94 (T Glenn 25, H Anderson 25, L Wrigglesworth 4-13 E Aponso 3-16); BoisdaleBriagolong 8-154 (D Murphy 45, J Outhart 40*, JH Rietschel 3-35, S Pendergast 2-8) d Stratford 6-151cc (D Devisser 45, S Waixel 32*, A Sandison 2-20, A Anlezark 2-30, S May 2-31).

Thirds

Longford 4-86 (J Neesham 36, B Van Berkel 28, P Westland 2-13) d Heyfield 8-85cc (P Berryman 26*, B Ronan 25, L Harris 3-19, A Vogt 2-15); Nambrok 131 (D Barnett 52, H Mowat 28, B Lanigan 4-25, L Heyne 3-20) d Maffra 79 (H Mowat 3-5, L Hardy 2-24, D Barnett 2-35).

MAFFRA defeated COLLEGIANS Ma ffra B Lanigan .................. c Z Hurley b T Morrison 15 D Bedggood .............. b M Nicholls 0 J Davis ........................ c&b I Love 51 L Hopkins .................. run out (C Malone) 16 Z Durrant ................... not out 13 B Sly ........................... b I Love 3 C Bailey ..................... c J Allison b I Love 2 B Durrant ................... b T Morrison 1 M Bennett ................. not out 10 H Nettleton ............... b T Morrison 8 N Magnuson ............. not out 2 Extras 13 CC (40 overs) 9/134 Bowling: N Hurley 8/0/0/36, M Nicholls 8/2/1/22, S Anderson 8/4/0/16, T Morrison 6/1/3/17, C Morrison 2/0/0/14, I Love 8/0/3/22 Collegians Z Hurley ..................... lbw B Durrant 30 T Morrison ................. st B Lanigan b B Durrant 26 I Love .......................... run out (J Davis, B Lanigan) 19 N Hurley ..................... c J Davis b M Bennett 3 C Morrison ................ c D Bedggood b H Nettleton 20 M Nicholls ................. c&b J Davis 1 J Allison ..................... c J Davis b H Nettleton 5 S Anderson ............... run out (M Bennett) 12 T Dessent .................. run out (B Durrant, B Lanigan) 1 J Malone .................... c B Lanigan b D Griffiths 0 B Hurley ..................... not out 0 Extras 12 Tot al (39.1 overs) 129 Bowling: N Magnuson 8/2/0/22, J Davis 8/2/1/26, D Griffiths 5/0/1/24, B Durrant 8/2/2/21, M Bennett 8/1/1/25, H Nettleton 2.1/0/2/10

Fourths

Tom Morrison claimed three wickets tss for Collegians.

Collegians 1-34 d Bundalaguah Yaks 33 (B Carubia 3-0, E Hug 3-2, S Callahan 2-9, D Bird 2-19); Stratford 7-156cc (K Russell 40*, B Dekkers 30*, H Tatterson 25, C May 2-19, D Krouwer 2-34) d Boisdale-Briagolong 152 (A Spence 43, B McIvor 33, P Caithness 32, K Russell 5-1, M Pendergast 3-18).

Maffra captain Josh Davis hits a boundary during his innings of 51 against Collegians.

Louis Howard bowling for Boisdale-Briagolong.

Photos: David Braithwaite

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Racing today at Greenwattle

to Sale, where he won last month.

Criminal will look HORSE r a c i n g to recapture the form returns to Greenwattle which saw him win at Racecourse today, with Sale and Cranbourne eight races scheduled. last year.

James Cummings Another winner at Sale has two horses not far last month, The Cook, off a win entered in race will step up in distance one, the 1212 metre two- to contest race six, the year-old maiden plate, 1744m benchmark 64 at 1.30pm. Camaguey handicap. Elimaknifico f i n i s he d t h i rd i n is coming off a win on both his starts, while debut at Bendigo over Salamanders came 1400m. second on debut.

Another last start Sale In race two, the 1112 winner, Malestro will be three-year-old fillies out to claim a sixth conmaiden plate, Arroance secutive victory in race won an 800m trial at seven, the benchmark 58 Cranbourne last week handicap over 1212m. following a 10-week I’m Cheeky, trained break, having finished by Bill Wood at Sale, is fifth over 1114m at Sale back for race eight, the in December. Chocolate 1012m benchmark 64 Kisses, an Exceed And handicap, having won Excel filly, is returning his previous two races at from a 33-week spell Greenwattle. Turquoise for Gai Waterhouse and Hope is returning to Adrian Bott. racing after 10 weeks, Tywina returns to having had two wins Sale, where she finished and a second placing third last month, for during his previous race three, the 1112m preparation. maiden plate.

DURING the picnic Another Pluck, trained locally by Sharyn race meet at Woolamai Trolove, has finished on Sunday, Sassoon, third in her previous trained at Sale by Bec two races, including Kelly, won over 2308m, over 1415m at Sale last while Kelly’s Lage start, and will contest came third in a 1508m race four, the 1427m maiden.

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Victory for Pink Panthers

THE Pink Panthers defeated the in-form Longford Trailer Hire 10 tries to five in Sale touch on Wednesday night.

The Panthers led 7-3 at half-time before scoring three tries to two in the second half.

The Panthers had six try-scorers, led by Daniel Barclay with three.

Daniel Armstrong and Riley Forde both scored two tries, with one each from Brock Dyke, Kieran Blair and Albert de Vyver.

Rhiannon Massey scored two tries for Longford, with Michael and Ryder Hinchcliffe and Jason Wilson scoring one each.

Kobi Laudani made a welcome return to touch following several seasons with the Nagle team.

Best players were Dyke, Brodie Towers, Forde, Samantha Lorenz with Ryder Hinchcliffe winning the encouragement award.

NAGLE College defeated Phoenix-CAT’s in an even contest. After scores were level 4-4 at half-time, Nagle added five tries to two in the second half.

Sammy Churches and Kyle Grummisch both scored three tries for Nagle, with Oscar and Ren Crunden-Smith and Sam Pritchard each scoring a try.

For Phoenix-CAT’s, Arora, Kate, Lexi and Mackenzie Laskowski, Kerry Shotter and Mark Chantachak each scored a try.

Best players were Pritchard, Carl Muir, Oscar Crunden-Smith, Sammy Churches and Kate Laskowski. Jess Churches won the encouragement award in her first game.

PORKY’S Pines and the Mustangs played another closely fought game, which Porky’s won 8-7 after leading 5-4 at the break.

The Pink Panthers (back, from left) Emma Deane, Ben Skuce, Ben King, Nigel Shaw, Sam Lorenz, Zach Emms, Dan Barclay, and (front) Brock Dyke with three-year-old Hudson Dyke and Riley Forde.

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Porky’s captain Steve Wright led by example, scoring four tries, while Leigh Mawley scored three and Andrea Schofield one. Ryan Rosenberger was the top scorer for the Mustangs with three tries, with Corey Siebel scoring two, and Nicola Rosenberger and Jake Bartholomeus one each.

Best players were Tahlia Deschepper, Andrea Schofield, Eliza Roberts, Clint Freebody and Mawley.

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play its first game on March 31.

Tomorrow night’s matches, 6.30pm: Nagle College v Longford Trailer Hire (referee Mustangs), Porky’s Pines v Pink Panthers (Phoenix-CAT’s); 7.20pm: Phoenix-CAT’s v Mustangs (Longford).

THE annual Sale Touch Knockout will be held April 10 and 11 at Stephenson Park, with 70 expected to take part.

TOUCH Football Victoria advised there was more interest this year in the Knockout because of the cancellation of the 2020 event.

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Fourteen teams from across the state took part in the Sale Polocrosse Club Tournament at the weekend. The weekend also featured challenge matches for the under 21s and 16s on Saturday, and an under 12s match on Sunday morning. Pictured is action from the D grade match between Sale and West Sale. More from the tournament will be in Friday’s Gippsland Times.

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Tanya Lawrence and Robyn Clark are looking forward to welcoming women and girls to Lake Wellington Yacht Club this Sunday.

Encouraging females to get into sailing

LAKE Wellington Yacht Club will this Sunday host a casual information session for women and girls in its Marlay Point clubrooms.

From 10am, women club members will give a tour, morning tea and have a general chat about sailing, including some terminology.

For more information, phone Jenny on 0414 521 665,

Junior driver session at Boisdale MAFFRA and District Car Club will host a junior driver training sessions at the Boisdale Hillclimb Complex on Sunday, April 11.

These events are designed to teach 12 to 18-year-olds basic car control skills in a controlled environment.

The drivers will have an instructor with them at all times, and will be taken through a series of tests to develop their skills.

Entry is open to all junior drivers.

Vehicles and instructors will be provided by car club members.

A free barbecue lunch will follow the session.

The event is open to the first 30 entrants.

Bookings are required, with entry forms available from www.madcc.com.au, or by phoning Chris Clark on 0409 007 628.

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Mazda CX-8 gets interesting update Featuring a new, quilted Nappa leather seat upholstery available in chroma brown or exclusiveto-Asaki LE pure white, the new CX-8 Asaki LE sits atop the refreshed model range.

The Mazda CX-8 Asaki LE is powered exclusively by the 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine, i-Activ all-wheel-drive via a six-speed automatic transmission.

The CX-8 Touring SP’s exterior features unique black metallic-finished 19-inch alloy wheels (up from the standard 17-inch alloy wheels), black grille and exterior mirror caps.

Inside there’s a unique black maztex/black grand luxe synthetic suede combination upholstery and red stitching.There’s black interior decoration and side door panels and 10-way power adjustment for the driver’s seat, with two-position memory function.

All Mazda CX-8 models now have a 10.25-inch Mazda Connect widescreen display.The GT model grade and above have smartphone wireless charge.

The GT models and above have a new remote operated and hands-free tailgate. There are also model-specific (GT/Asaki/Asaki LE) 19-inch alloy

MAZDA has announced updates to its CX-8 for 2021.

The most interesting change is the offer of the Asaki LE models with ‘captain’s seats’ in the second row.

These individual seats have power adjustment; there’s a central console between them.The console has twin cup holders and USB charging ports, while the luxurious seats themselves offer power adjustment as well as heating and ventilation functions.

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Asaki features chroma brown quilted Nappa leather as standard, while the Asaki LE offers the choice of chroma brown or pure white quilted Nappa leather.

Two new metallic exterior colours, platinum quartz metallic and polymetal grey metallic have been introduced. Other shades are snowflake white pearl mica, titanium flash mica, jet black mica, deep crystal blue mica, soul red crystal metallic, and machine grey metallic.

Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi said the Mazda CX-8 had enjoyed strong popularity as the range had evolved over time,” .

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THE 2021 Alpine Rally of East Gippsland has been confirmed for December 2 to 5, following publication of the 2021 Victorian state rally calendar.

Marking its centenary, the alpine rally will this year be held across four days, beginning on the Thursday with 550 kilometres of racing.

Event clerk of course Owen Polanski said because 2021 was the centenary of the first running of the alpine rally, something special was needed to mark the celebration.

“It’s the first time in Australia that any motorsport event has celebrated a centenary,” he said. “ This is going to be a big event that will present a real challenge to competitors.”

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