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Farmers hope, but ‘we’ll believe it when we see it’:

La Niña likelihood THE Bureau of Meteorology’s prediction of a La Niña rain pattern is being welcomed across Gippsland, but local farmers are still cautious about proclaiming an end to the ongoing dry.

Weather forecasters are predicting a high chance of good rainfalls and lower temperatures during summer because of the build-up of cooler water in the tropical Pacific.

It’s encouraging, but not guaranteed.

While there are plenty of wet patches in some areas across Wellington Shire, many on the land know that promises are not the same as delivery.

“There is quite a bit of moisture in the soil, but there is a long way to go,” says Briagolong farmer Barry Noble, whose voice is pained after years of drought.

“When it’s been dry for so long, you think it’s never going to rain.

“Weather is still a guessing game — you can’t guarantee anything.”

Much of Gippsland has been blessed with three easterly weather patterns in the past few months, but Mr Noble says some areas are still missing out.

“It’s really beyond the point of no return for some farmers; the rain is still not getting to us here like it is further south,” he said.

Ironically, in parts of south Gippsland, it’s so wet that some

farmers have even moved their stock to slightly drier ground around Wellington Shire.

“It might look wet up here, but it’s dry enough,” Mr Noble said.

In Giffard West, merino farmer Steve Harrison was hopeful earlier in the year that January rain was a sign of much more to come, but says that didn’t come to fruition and the region is still “stuck in a bubble”.

He added all farmers had heard the forecasts of a La Niña, but as a lot of dams were still only half full and there are only pockets of wet areas, they had met the news with mixed reactions.

“The rain doesn’t always get here, so we’ll believe it when we see it,” he said.

“We haven’t recorded double figures of rainfall here since March.”

Mr Harrison said while predictions suggested a good season, if there was any heat in the weather “it could be a very short spring”.

The Bureau of Meteorology upgraded its La Niña watch to an alert last Tuesday.

While the bureau’s El NiñoSouthern Oscillation is currently neutral, it says the chance of La Niña forming in the coming months has increased to about 70 per cent — roughly three times the normal likelihood.

A La Niña alert is not a guarantee that La Niña will occur — rather, an indication that most of the typical precursors for La Niña are in place.

L E S S PA I N . B E TT E R M O V E M E N T. FA ST H E A L I N G .

Giffard West sheep farmer Steve Harrison, pictured here standing on the dry dust of his Merino stud in February 2019, said he’ll believe the region is having a wet spring when he sees it.

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Quarantine units in Fulham

Police are searching for this man in relation to an alleged aggravated burglary in Sale last month.

Fulham Correctional Centre will establish quarantine units as a “precautionary measure”, as part of its response to COVID-19.

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Wellington records three new cases as numbers trend down statewide AT the time the Gippsland Times went to print yesterday morning, there were three active cases of COVID-19 recorded as being in Wellington Shire.

One case,which first appeared in the Department of Health statistics last Wednesday, has been attributed to the postcode 3851 which covers the areas of Airly, Bundalaguah, Clydebank, Cobains, Darriman, Dutson, Dutson Downs, Flamingo Beach, Fulham, Giffard, Giffard West, Glomar Beach, Golden Beach, Kilmany, Lake Wellington, Loch Sport, Longford, Montgomery, Myrtlebank, Paradise Beach, Pearsondale, Seacombe, Seaspray, Somerton Park, Stradbroke, The Heart, and The Honeysuckles.

The second case, reported on Thursday, was attributed to the postcode 3860, which covers Boisdale, Briagolong, Bushy Park, Coongulla, Koorool, Maffra, Monomak, Moroka, Nap Nap Marra, Riverslea, Toolome, Valencia Creek, Woolenook, Wrathung and Wrixon.

The final case, which was included in Saturday’s statistics, was attributed to the 3862 postcode, which stretches from Dargo to Stratford and Meerlieu.

This brings the total (active and non-active) cases in Wellington Shire to 17 since the pandemic began.

Local authorities have urged people not to panic about COVID-19 being active again in the Wellington Shire after months of recording no

As case numbers across the state generally trend downwards, people are being urged to continue to mask up, wash and sanitise their hands, isolate if they are sick, and get tested, even if they have the mildest of cold and flu-like symptoms. cases, and is urging people to continue to follow social distancing and hand hygiene rules.

People should continue to get tested if they display even the mildest of symptoms.

Despite the increase in Wellington Shire, across the state, overall numbers are finally trending down, despite some daily increases.

Latrobe’s active case number is slowly decreasing, and was at 11 at the time of print.

Baw Baw, Bass Coast and East Gippsland have one active case each recorded.

Case map stirs up unfair speculation A LOCAL family believes it is being unfairly targeted by an interactive COVID-19 case map, which unfortunately drops a pin directly on their Three Chain Rd, Maffra, house, indicating a positive case.

Following speculation within the community,

In South Gippsland, there were no active cases at the time of print.

More broadly, there were 116 new cases recorded yesterday, bringing the state’s number of active cases to 4209, and the total number of Victorian cases to 18,347 since the pandemic began.

Yesterday’s figure was the lowest daily increase in cases since July 5, when 74 were confirmed.

The seven-day average was 195, the first time it’s been below 200 since July 12.

There were 15 new deaths from COVID-19 reported yesterday.

A total 430 people had died from coronavirus in Victoria at the time of print. This brings the COVID-19 death toll in Australia to more than 500.

On Saturday, Premier Daniel Andrews said despite promising new signs, the world was still without a coronavirus vaccine.

“The truth is that even with case numbers coming down, without a vaccine, this isn’t over,” he said.

“But with small, simple steps we can keep ourselves and each other safe — now and into the future.

“Keeping a hold on this wickedly infectious virus will take all of our efforts.”

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the family would like to publicly clarify there is not a positive COVID-19 case on their property, and that the map is not a direct indication of where the case exists.

The family said it had been shared on a local Facebook page.

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POLICE are appealing for information relating to an alleged aggravated burglary in Ibis Avenue, Sale, on July 20.

Investigators say a man entered a home about 6am while occupants were asleep, and stole several items before threatening a victim.

The suspect is of Caucasian appearance, aged between 30 and 40-years-old, and about 178cm tall, with a slim build.

People with information should phone Wellington CIU on 5142 2200, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Shooting incident in Maffra earlier this year WELLINGTON Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information into a firearms incident in Maffra earlier this year.

Investigators believe two men on a motorcycle stopped on McAdam St and fired a single shot towards a property on Blyth St just before 7.30am on March 14. The bullet struck a car parked in the carport of the residence.

Although the car was unoccupied, six people were home at the time, including a 31-year-old man, a 35-year-old woman, and four children aged 18, 13, nine and one.

It is believed the two men then fled at speed on the bike along McAdam St. Investigators have released CCTV of a motorcycle and two men who they believe can help with their enquiries, which is on the ‘Eyewatch — Wellington Police Service Area’ Facebook page.

The rider was wearing a helmet, but the passenger was not. Both were wearing dark clothing on top, and light clothing on the bottom.

Investigators are urging people with information or who saw the incident to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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THE Department of Justice and Community Services is establishing quarantine units for prisoners at Fulham Correctional Centre as part of its COVID-19 response.

A department spokesperson said the units were being established at Fulham and seven other Victorian correctional centres as a “protective measure” to ensure the safe movement of prisoners between custodial locations.

The units will supplement the existing quarantine and isolation arrangement of standard admission procedures for new prisoners.

In addition to Fulham, the transfer quarantine units have been established at Barwon Prison, Marngoneet Correctional Centre, Loddon Prison, Hopkins Correctional Centre, Ravenhall Correctional Centre, Langi Kal Kal Prison and the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.

“Prisoners will be placed into transfer quarantine and tested, regardless of their COVID-19 risk, and must return a negative result before being moved into the general population,” the spokesperson said.

The move is among initiatives implemented by Corrections Victoria in response to coronavirus, including screening questions, temperature testing for visitors and staff and quarantine measures.

Staff, visitors and contractors are required to wear face masks at all times while on site, and staff are issued with personal protective

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Grants to turn recyclables into infrastructure THE Victorian government hopes recycled materials will be used for local infrastructure projects, creating jobs and supporting a growing circular economy.

Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has opened the $2.6 million Sustainable Infrastructure Fund grants to increase the use of recycled materials in local infrastructure projects across Victoria.

Grants of up to $300,000 are open to local councils and alpine resort management boards to use recycled materials such as glass, paper, cardboard, plastics and rubber to build new infrastructure including roads, footpaths, outdoor park equipment, drains and cycle paths.

Eastern Victoria MLC Harriet Shing said the government was supporting councils to build innovative infrastructure and make the most out of recycled materials.

The grants are supported by the government’s previous $4.5 million spend on the development and use of new recycled products through the Research, Development and Demonstration program.

Victoria’s 79 local councils are expected to spend more than $8 billion on infrastructure projects during the next three years, presenting a significant opportunity to increase the use of recycled materials.

The government says Recycling Victoria, its 10-year action plan for waste and recycling, will spend more than $300 million to transform the state’s recycling sector, reduce waste, create thousands of jobs and set Victoria up for a more sustainable future.

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Hard rubbish collection begins next week

WELLINGTON Shire Council will undertake hard rubbish collection during coming weeks, with Sale the first cab off the rank next Monday.

Each household can leave up to 1.5 cubic metres of hard waste on the nature strip no more than seven days before collection.

Hard waste should not be placed over fire plugs or water valves, or near power poles.

Hard waste must be able to be lifted and handled safely by two people, in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety standards.

Refrigerators, freezers and stoves will be collected, but people must ensure door locks are removed.

Up to 12 pieces of timber, no longer than 1.5 metres in length, will be collected, as well as up to four passenger car tyres, removed from rims.

Other items such as household furniture, floor coverings, washing machines and dryers, car batteries, china, pottery and ceramics, empty household oil tanks and drums, hand tools, baths, basins and shower bases will also be collected.

Steel and scrap metal will be collected, but must be piled separately to other waste items.

People cannot put out e-waste (any item that needs a plug or battery to work), building materials (such as concrete, bricks, plaster, windows, demolition or excavation waste), mattresses or bases, liquid waste (including containers filled with liquids), engine blocks, poisons, tins of paint, asbestos, sewage or sewerage pipes, industrial or trade waste, gas bottles or fencing wire for collection.

Recyclable materials (such as newspapers, cardboard and plastic containers), household rubbish, green waste (such as tree prunings, flower cuttings, rocks, soil or grass clippings), and waste (as prescribed under the Environment Protection (Prescribed Waste) Regulations 1998) will also not be collected.

The items will be taped and notices will be left which explain to householders or property owners why the items have been rejected.

Rejected items must be removed from nature strips within 48-hours.

Items not removed from nature strips within the designated period may incur penalties.

Hard waste must be out for collection before 6am on the following dates (but not more than seven days before): Alberton: Monday, October 12 Boisdale: Monday, September 21 Briagolong: Monday, September 21 Carrajung: Monday, October 19 Coongulla: Monday, September 21 Cowwarr: Monday, September 21 Devon North: Monday, October 19 Flamingo Beach: Monday, November 2 Glenmaggie: Monday, September 21 Glomar Beach: Monday, November 2 Golden Beach: Monday, November 2 Gormandale: Monday, October 19 Heyfield: Monday, September 21 Hollands Landing: Monday, September 28 Honeysuckles: Monday, November 2 Langsborough: Monday, October 12 Loch Sport: Monday, November 9 Longford: Monday, November 2

Maffra: Monday, September 28 Manns Beach: Monday, October 12 McLoughlins Beach: Monday, October 12 Munro: Monday, September 28 Newry: Monday, September 21 Paradise Beach: Monday, November 2 Port Albert: Monday, October 12 Robertsons Beach: Monday, October 12 Rosedale: Monday, October 19 Sale: Monday, August 31 Sale central business district (one day only): Monday, August 31 Seaspray: Monday, November 2 Stratford: Monday, September 28 Tarraville: Monday, October 12 Tinamba: Monday, September 21 Willung: Monday, October 19 Wurruk (one day only): Monday, August 31 Won Wron: Monday, October 19 Woodside: Monday, October 12 Woodside Beach: Monday, October 12 Yarram: Monday, October 19

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Lids and labels can be left on glass and plastic bottles in Wellington Shire.

It’s important to sort waste properly for recycling DURING the COVID-19 isolation period, recycling collected from Wellington Shire’s kerbsides has had a big increase in contamination.

When a recycling bin is contaminated with non-recyclable items, it may need to be sent to landfill instead.

Not only is this bad for the environment, it’s bad for bank accounts, as landfill cell construction and rehabilitation is one of Wellington Shire Council’s biggest ongoing costs.

If landfill waste rates can be slowed, it also slows the need for large expenditures into landfill construction.

Every new landfill cell costs about $3 million to build and rehabilitate.

While the COVID-19 period has been difficult for

many,Wellington Shire officials say it is important for households to sort waster properly.

Common contaminants found in recycling bins include recyclables in plastic bags, old clothes, garden waste, food scraps and electronic waste.

VISY, which receives Wellington Shire’s recycling, explains what can and can’t go into recycling bins at www.visy.com.au/recycling/education Note: In Wellington Shire, lids and labels can be left on plastic and glass bottles. An article published last week stated they must be removed for recycling. This information came from the VISY website, but does not apply in the Wellington municipality, making recycling that much easier in our shire.

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Funding to support journalism

THE Gippsland Times and sister paper Latrobe Valley Express will receive more than $300,000 to support local journalism during the coronavirus pandemic.

The two papers are among 107 regional news outlets across Australia to receive funding under the federal government’s $50 million Public Interest News Gathering (PING) program.

The Latrobe Valley Express will receive about $205,000 and the Gippsland Times, more than $100,000.

WIN Television, which has regional newsrooms across Australia including in Traralgon, has been allocated almost $4.5 million.

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester, a former journalist who worked at the Times, Express and WIN Television, said the funding would help media outlets to continue sharing reliable news and information.

“Now, more than ever, our community is looking for and relies on the kind of detailed local information that only a local news organisation will provide,” Mr Chester said.

“This funding will go some way to supporting local media jobs and quality reporting on local issues relevant to their readers.

“With so much spurious information being widely available online, it’s never been more important to encourage quality journalism.

“The media also plays an important

role in helping to keep our communities well informed and connected at a time when we need to stay apart.”

Gippsland Times and Latrobe Valley Express publisher and Country Press Australia president Bruce Ellen said the federal government’s support of local independent journalism in the local area and regional areas across Australia was most welcome.

“COVID-19 has significantly impacted commercial and retail activity, and all media are at the pointy end of these changes,” he said.

While the funding is welcome, Country Press Australia, the representative employer body for more than 140 independent regional and local mastheads, was extremely disappointed with how the funding was allocated.

More than $38 million of the total amount of $50 million, had previously been earmarked for regional and small publishers under a previous funding program, but was never allocated.

In reality, it appears likely that as little as one third of that committed money has gone to its originally intended recipients.

Communications, Cyber Safety and Arts Minister Paul Fletcher said the PING program provided much-needed support to regional television, newspaper and radio outlets.

“Funding under the program will see $20 million for television, $12 million for

Regional newspapers will receive a boost after federal government funding was recently announced. Welcoming the news are Gippsland Times journalist Liam Durkin, Gippsland MHR Darren Chester and Gippsland Times advertising manager Julian McIvor.

Photo: David Braithwaite radio and $18 million for publishing all across regional Australia,” Mr Fletcher said.

“This funding will support a broad range of activities such as staff wages, training and technology upgrades to allow the successful recipients to keep delivering important news services to

their communities.”

The PING program is one of the measures the federal government is providing to support the media industry during the pandemic.

Other measures include $50 million for a Temporary Interruption Fund to support local film and television

producers to resume filming, $41 million spectrum tax relief for 12 months for commercial television and radio broadcasters, $5 million for the Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund and temporary emergency suspension of content quotas for 2020.

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Virtual justice:

Court during COVID-19 JUSTICE must be served, or so they say â&#x20AC;&#x201D; just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect it to be swift during coronavirus social distancing restrictions.

As the first level of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s justice system, the Magistratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Court in Sale is usually a hive of activity, as people shuffle in and out throughout the day, filling its corridors while they wait to be called, or huddling in corners speaking with lawyers in hushed voices.

These days it is a very different scene.

Most cases have been postponed or held virtually in order to balance the health and safety of the community and the legal profession with the need to continue the service.

Stage three restrictions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; first imposed in March and then again in regional areas in August â&#x20AC;&#x201D; have meant in-person court hearings are limited to guilty pleas, bail applications, urgent and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;priorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cases and family protection issues.

Even then, while defence and prosecution counsel are in the courtroom, the magistrate will likely appear by a video link and in some cases the client will appear via remote video to minimise the need to transport prisoners.

While the court system has worked at lightning speed to modernise and continue to operate while maintaining transparency and efficiency, veteran lawyer John Sullivan says online hearings have their limitations, largely because of the difficulty in getting everybody online at the same time.

Although defendants are still afforded the same level of representation in a virtual court, he believes a reliance on technology has the potential to impact a clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to participate in the process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lots of the people who get charged with criminal offences donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the means to access technology,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly bring them into court to do that.â&#x20AC;?

Usually one of the busiest defence lawyers in Sale, Mr Sullivan said the past four to five months had resulted in the Sale Magistratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Courtsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; throughput reduced â&#x20AC;&#x153;to a trickleâ&#x20AC;?.

It will be a long game of catch-up once

restrictions are lifted.

Cases that were originally adjourned until June were then put forward to August, but will most likely not be heard now until the end of the year, or possibly later.

Virtual trials have changed the way court staff and lawyers present information and interact with each other and clients, arguably with little impact on the level of defence offered to those charged.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lots of the people who get charged with criminal offences donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the means to access technology ... and we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly bring them into court to do thatâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Local veteran lawyer John Sullivan

Mr Sullivan said constant adjournments could affect the fluidity of the legal process, and made it hard â&#x20AC;&#x153;to advance cases by negotiationâ&#x20AC;?.

It can also create a level of uncertainty for clients, who tend to â&#x20AC;&#x153;go away and forgetâ&#x20AC;? about the case, and may be unprepared when they eventually have to appear.

The new reliance on written submissions over face-to-face appearances means discussion can be less fluid, raising concerns that lawyers are less able to defend their clients with oral arguments tailored for the occasion, or alter their line of argument once a submission is filed.

Victoria Legal Aidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acting regional managing lawyer for Gippsland, Kate Windmill, said it had been an impressive effort by everyone in the justice system to keep courts running during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for some video link hearings were fine, or even an improvement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we know that many clients may find it more difficult to participate in court proceedings,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is particularly true for people who live with a disability, require the assistance of interpreters or people who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have good access to technology or a safe and private place to take the call.â&#x20AC;?

Ms Windmill said the issues and challenges

More stringent checks needed to stop COVID spread, says Bull MORE stringent checking of passengers on needed, according to Gippsland East MLA Tim Bull. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a matter I have discussed with country colleagues, and it appears only very limited effort is being applied to querying metropolitan passengers coming to country areas,â&#x20AC;? Mr Bull said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From what we are advised, the checking of V/Line passengers is described as sporadic at best, with very few taking place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This came to my attention after a regular passenger advised they have not been queried once while travelling to and from Melbourne for legitimate reasons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This person takes every precaution, but was alarmed at having not been checked and having to ride with passengers who are never checked.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Bull said country MPs have been calling for more resources and a more coordinated approach to scrutinising the reason for travel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A good start would simply be to have

were being monitored, and more support was being developed so all clients could participate in their court hearings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As part of this, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working collaboratively with the courts, other legal assistance groups like the Gippsland Community Legal Service, Victoria Police, the Department of Health and Human Services, and family violence support services to raise and seek to address issues as they arise,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also collaborating to resolve matters earlier, where thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appropriate.â&#x20AC;?

The Australian Human Rights Commission is also monitoring the handling of court cases around the country, given that measures introduced by courts in some states and territories could affect the right to access a fair trial.

This includes measures to halt all new jury trials and have trials presided over by a judge alone.

It says there is evidence that virtual hearings can have a â&#x20AC;&#x153;disproportionately negative impactâ&#x20AC;? on people with a disability, particularly those with a cognitive impairment, mental health condition or neuro-diverse condition, and their ability to seek justice.

But for the time being, remote courts, delays and adjournments are an inevitable consequence of the pandemic, and the court system is doing its best to deliver core and vital services in a fair and transparent manner.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a similar story in the County Court in Sale, which is the principal trial court and sits above the Magistratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Court.

Mr Sullivan said that because of the restrictions, there were now more than 800 jury trials awaiting listing.

To get through some of the backlog, Webex video-conferencing is being used to facilitate remote appearances for those pleading guilty and currently in custody, often in conjunction with traditional video-link technology.

But just when the backlogs can be cleared is like knowing when a vaccine will be available.

Nobody knows.

Anyone needing help with a court matter can phone the Victoria Legal Aid Gippsland office on 5126 6444 to find out if it can help.

Sale lawyer John Sullivan says COVID-19 has thrown the justice process into a backlogged system full of adjournments, delays and remote courts.

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MAV unhappy with decision

Council elections will go ahead in October The state government says local government elections will go ahead in October, but the Municipal Association of Victoria fears with the ongoing restrictions across Victoria, many candidates will not nominate.

“It covers how councils are run, support available to councillors, the councillor code of conduct, conflict of interest guidelines and election donation rules.

“The training course is one of a suite of reforms introduced through the new Local Government Act designed to enhance integrity and build community confidence in councils.

“All candidates will also be able to provide voters with a 300-word statement in their ballot packs to be sent to voters.

“In a first for Victoria, councils will be elected by statewide postal voting.”

However, the Municipal Association of Victoria is disappointed by the decision not to defer council elections.

It maintains the October elections have been seriously compromised by COVID-19.

Millions saved in stamp duty THE state government says thousands of first home buyers have been spared millions of dollars in stamp duty costs in the past financial year.

Between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020, more than 40,000 first home buyers saved a collective $724 million in stamp duty across the state, with government areas of Casey, Wyndham and Hume recording the highest number of waivers and concessions.

In regional Victoria, Geelong was the top spot for stamp duty savings, with almost 2000 home buyers either having their stamp duty fees waived or reduced, for a total saving of almost $31 million.

Bendigo, Ballarat and the Mitchell and Baw Baw shires rounded out the top five, with regional first home buyers saving nearly $120 million all up.

Across regional areas, more than 9400 Victorians paid no stamp duty at all, and 381 received a concession.

Under the Victorian government’s Homes for Victorians scheme, applicants don’t pay any stamp duty at all on properties under $600,000 and receive a stamp duty concession for properties valued up to $750,000.

Victorian treasurer Tim Pallas said the

regulations in place were helping people across the state.

“Even amid a global pandemic, our scheme is helping Victorians get a leg-up and enter the property market — turning their dreams of home ownership into a reality,” he said.

All applicants who build or buy a new home are also eligible for a $10,000 First Home Owner Grant, which is doubled to $20,000 for new homes in regional areas.

More than 103,000 Victorians have saved almost $2 billion in stamp duty since Homes for Victorians was introduced in 2017.

With the ongoing restrictions across Victoria, there are fears many candidates will not nominate.

MAV president Coral Ross said it was incredibly frustrating the state government had not listened to the local government sector, and not taken the commonsense decision to delay elections.

“We have been calling for a deferral of local government elections for months now due to the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on free and fair elections,” she said.

“Minister Leane’s announcement today means that the elections will not have the quality and diversity of candidates that Victoria deserves.

“We know that not all councils were in favour of postponing council elections until 2021, but in the current environment and state of disaster, it would have been a sensible and practical decision, for communities, candidates and councils.”

PEOPLE with autoimmune diseases are being urged to continue to take their medications during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Those with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus often take medicines that suppress their immune system as part of their regular treatment.

In a new editorial in Australian Prescriber, Associate Professor Phillip Robinson and Dr Evan Bursle from the University of Queensland advise people with autoimmune diseases to keep taking their medicines as prescribed, even during the pandemic.

“A healthy immune system helps protect the body from infections including viruses like coronavirus,” said Associate Professor Robinson.

“However, for people with autoimmune diseases, the body’s own immune system attacks itself, which is why immunosuppressants are used in treatment.

“From what we know from currently available studies, people taking immunosuppressants are no more likely than the general population to be hospitalised for COVID-19, to need oxygen in hospital, or to die from the infection.

“It remains important, however, to keep autoimmune diseases under control.

“This is why international rheumatology guidelines recommend that people with autoimmune disease only stop treatment if they get COVID-19.

Associate Professor Robinson said for people with suspected or confirmed COVID19, suspending the immunosuppressant medicines may be appropriate, depending on the circumstances of the individual person.

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LOCAL government elections will go ahead across Victoria as scheduled in October.

The official election date remains Saturday, October 24, with votes to be submitted via the post.

Local Government Minister Shaun Leane said the decision was made based on advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton and the state government solicitor’s office about how best to proceed during the coronavirus pandemic.

“I also engaged with the local government sector to fully understand concerns regarding the impact of current restrictions in Victoria on campaigning, and relayed that I would act on advice from the Chief Health Officer,” he said.

“The Chief Health Officer has advised that October represents a period when risk is likely to be substantially lower than at present, and there are no compelling public health grounds for the elections to be delayed.

“The Chief Health Officer has also worked closely with the Victorian Electoral Commission and is satisfied that appropriate physical distancing, cleaning and hygiene and workforce planning have all been considered and integrated into the VEC’s COVIDSafe plans.

“The VEC have advised that election preparations are already well underway and that there are no administrative or procedural barriers to the election being held on October 24, 2020.”

Mr Leane said safe campaigning guidelines had been developed in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services to help candidates follow the Chief Health Officer’s directions and health advice during the campaign.

“The guidelines include advice on how to safely conduct permitted campaign activities, safety for campaign teams, hygiene and physical distancing,” he said.

“The government has also launched its candidate training course online, which all prospective candidates will need to complete.

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More could be done to help Victoria’s disability sector: Bull THE state government is not doing enough to protect the disability sector from COVID-19 outbreaks, according to shadow carers and disability minister and Gippsland East MLA Tim Bull.

Mr Bull said supported residential service facilities were at the front line of providing care for the most vulnerable in communities, including residents with mental health, intellectual disability, acquired brain injury, chronic health conditions and complex behaviours. More than 30 residential disability services are linked to active COVID-19 outbreaks in Victoria, with dozens of cases involving residents and staff.

Mr Bull said Disability, Ageing and Carers Minister Luke Donnellan needed to explain what action had taken to prevent outbreaks in supported residential service facilities, and his plan to prevent future outbreaks.

He said the disability sector has been “crying out for assistance for months” to make sure the health of vulnerable people and carers is protected.

Federal National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Stuart Robert told ABC Radio National on August 11 what state and federal governments were responsible for was “a little complex, but it is actually very clear between the Victorian government and the Commonwealth government how it runs”.

A state government spokesperson said it was working hard to ensure every Victorian had access to the care and services they needed during the pandemic, including people with a disability.

“We have stood up a dedicated disability rapid response outbreak unit to coordinate our coronavirus response with the Commonwealth, who are the primary funder and regulator of disability services in Australia — and to supplement the role of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission,” he said.

“We are continuing to work with the Commonwealth regarding additional measures to increase protection for people with disability including infection control and sector workforce supply.”

In May the state government announced a $17 million package to better support Victorians with disabilities.

It says it has also established a COVID-19 Disability Taskforce with members across the sector to ensure the actions taken are informed by needs on the ground.

From left, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, Gippsland East MLA Tim Bull, Macalister Customer Consultative Committee chairman Raelene Hanratty and Gippsland MHR Darren Chester mark the completion of the first phase of the $155 million MID modernisation project.

MID phase one complete

AN important stage of a $155 million infrastructure modernisation project designed to save water and improve productivity in the Macalister Irrigation District is now operational.

Southern Rural Water is leading the MID2030 modernisation project, with work done so far including the upgrade of infrastructure in the Nambrok, Denison, Tinamba, Mewburn Park and Riverslea areas.

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said the completion of this final stage of the first phase of the works program would allow attention to focus on the second phase next winter.

“The MID2030 project is all about supporting hundreds of local jobs, protecting the environment and building on a world-class agricultural region to make it sustainable for the next 50 years,” he said.

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when in government at the state level in 2010 with an initial commitment of $13 million,” he said.

“At that time, we stood not far from here to announce the modernisation scheme would commence.To now see the finish line in sight and the benefits it has delivered is a credit to Southern Rural Water and the farming community that had the foresight to prepare the 2030 modernisation program.”

Mr Chester said MID2030 would provide environmental and economic benefits.

“By mid-2024 when all phases of the modernisation project are due to be finished, the Macalister Irrigation District will be a highly automated, efficient, reliable, modern water delivery system,” Mr Chester said.

“The MID contributes an estimated $500 million to the Victorian economy. Upgrading the remainder of the irrigation network will save water, boost the production of milk and food in Gippsland, and reduce the amount of nutrient discharges reaching local waterways and the Gippsland Lakes.

“Completion of phase two allows for more efficient irrigation practices and secures a strong future for the agricultural sector in Gippsland.”

The federal government will provide $31 million to phase two, SRW $21.3 million and the state government $10.4 million.

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“Irrigators are seeing the benefits of the modernisation project, which has allowed them to make significant on-farm investment and improve their irrigation practices.

“It’s been a massive undertaking and a huge investment that has already saved 21 gigalitres of water that would have been lost, including through evaporation and seepage.

“The completed work has set the stage for the next $62.7 million phase of the project, which will ramp up in winter 2021 after this current irrigation season ends.”

Phase two is centred on some of the oldest and least efficient zones in the MID.The improvement works are forecast to save more than 12 gigalitres of water and include reconfiguring the Newry River irrigation supply, replacing channels with pipelines and automating outlets.

The Nuntin and Stratford irrigation supply networks will also be upgraded and reconfigured.

Some work has already begun as part of phase two, including installation of four new gates and the desilting of almost 10 kilometres of channels on the Stratford supply.

Gippsland East MLA Tim Bull acknowledged the contribution of the local irrigation sector.

“This is another important milestone in this project that was commenced by the Nationals

GIPPSLAND Nationals MPs are calling on Premier Daniel Andrews to extend small business support to include sole traders.

Sole traders have been denied access to the Victorian Business Support Fund by the state government because they don’t employ staff other than themselves.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the government had stranded sole traders by denying them access to emergency cash flow during the pandemic.

“The Premier must change the criteria to reduce some of the stress and financial pressure faced by sole traders,” he said.

Gippsland East MLA Tim Bull claimed sole traders had been left out in the cold.

“When sole traders contact the Business Victoria Hotline, they are dismayed to discover no help is available,” he said.

“Small business is the backbone of our Victorian economy; Labor must step up and support sole traders.”

Eastern Victoria MLC Melina Bath said sole traders shouldn’t be treated differently to other businesses.

A parliamentary e-petition sponsored by Ms Bath has been launched, calling on Mr Andrews to overturn the decision to exclude sole traders from the Victorian Business Support fund.

Ms Bath said she had been reached by sole traders from all over the state since raising the issue in state parliament

Eastern Victoria MLC Melina Bath and Renee McLennan, franchisee at Mobile Travel Agents, are calling on the state government to extend Victoria’s Business Support Program to include sole traders. recently and launching the petition.

“What has become apparent is Daniel Andrews’ decision to deny Victorian sole traders’ access to COVID-19 business support is disproportionately disadvantaging women and families,” she said.

“Troublingly, the stories are all similar — each is juggling family, work and business financial commitments and their ability to generate income has been taken away due to no fault of their own.

“During the first COVID-19 upsurge ABS workforce data detailed the significant impact the pandemic is having on women and jobs and now we have the Andrews government

further disadvantaging working women during the second wave.

“Daniel Andrews must immediately extend the Victoria’s Business Support Program and provide COVID-19 support to include sole traders.”

Treasurer Tim Pallas said the government would put in place support to sole traders where appropriate.

“Overwhelmingly, sole traders are essentially being provided for through the JobKeeper arrangements,” he said.

The government recently announced a $26 million program addressing the mental health needs of sole traders and small and medium business owners and their workers.

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A different Daffodil Day THIS Friday, Daffodil Day will be a vastly different day to previous years, with no local groups selling daffodils or daffodil-related merchandise because of COVID-19 restrictions.

People can still donate or buy a virtual daffodil online through Cancer Council Victoria’s website, www.cancer.org.au/daffodil-day

Don McKenzie, 96, and his wife Nancy, 92, will have been married 70 years next month.

The McKenzies wed at Sale Presbyterian Church in 1950, before moving to Lansdowne St to build what was then one of three homes on the block.

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LOVING couple Don and Nancy McKenzie are coming up to 70 years of marriage, and are happy to share their secrets to a long and successful partnership.

“You can learn a lot by listening,” says Don, who first met his future wife in the 1930s, when they were students at Prospect Estate School — now Seaspray Primary School.

Not so much a secret, but another key to their blissful union is keeping busy and active, something the community-minded, former Seaspray residents certainly did.

Don and Nancy’s parents were enthusiastic players in the growth and prosperity of the tiny coastal town, lobbying for the construction of the local hall. Don’s father William completed the brickwork for the memorial gates to the old cricket ground.

William McKenzie, known fondly as Gaslight, became a stalwart of the community after being given a soldier settlement following his service in World War 1.

Gaslight’s brothers Robert and Paddy were also granted soldier settlements in Seaspray, and the entire family has a long and enduring relationship with the coastal town.

Community involvement is a family trait.

Don helped his father at the Rural Fire Brigade in Seaspray — originally housed in a shed on Gaslight’s farm — and became heavily involved with the Masonic Lodge in Sale.

Among many other activities, Nancy spent 35 years volunteering with the Sale Cancer Council Group, where she is a life member.

Being the fourth of seven children, Don has enough memories of the adventures he had with his siblings to fill a book.

Many Christmas holidays were spent at Seaspray Caravan Park with other farming

families, and both he and Nancy fondly recall growing up by the seaside before moving to Sale when they married in 1950.

As a youngster, Nancy, who was a McNeilly back then and the youngest of four children of settler parents, worked as a shop assistant at the bakery where Don worked when he was 16.

The 90 Mile Beach coastline made for the perfect setting for Don and Nancy’s early courting — picnics with sunset views or horse riding along the sand.

They both remember the Depression, where families and communities united to support each other and there were no government handouts for people doing it tough.

The couple married in Sale Presbyterian Church on September 2, 1950, and moved to Landsdowne St, Sale, where they built the home they still live in today.

Nancy remembers at the time, there were only three homes in their block, and it was rare to see cars in the street.

There was an old fashioned corner shop run by the Dewars, where they could buy everything from cut-price broken biscuits (popular at the time and so-called because they were literally a box of broken biscuits) to wheat for the chooks.

Don trained as a mechanic after working on the family farm, and ended up as foreman at the PMG, which later became Telstra.

It was there that he was ironically made to retire at 57 “due to ill-health”, but today at 96, he and Nancy, 92, still live active, fulfilling lives.

Despite massive technological advances, Nancy hasn’t had trouble keeping up even during COVID19 restrictions, staying in touch with friends and family on her mobile phone and keeping her mind active by using her tablet.

While Don said he “wonders where all the years have gone”, he says it has been a lovely life.

They are surrounded by a large and loving family consisting of two children, two grandchildren

and three great-grandchildren, who regularly drop in to visit and support them.

Son Malcolm said he and his brother Neville felt blessed to “still have them”, and to have grown up in such a happy, tight-knit family.

Unfortunately, the family may not be able to celebrate the anniversary in person on September 2 because of stage three restrictions, but Malcolm said the family would eventually get together when restrictions were lifted.

The daffodil is the universal symbol for hope, which resonates well with people facing a cancer diagnosis and treatment, and their family and friends.

Cancer Council Victoria receives no government funding and relies on community fundraising to fund cancer research and provide many support services to all Victorian cancer patients, encompassing all cancers.

Support services include the 131 120 information and support line, nurses to support cancer patients, a free wig program, information publications, holiday break programs and financial support during periods of hardship.

The CCV Sale volunteer group looks forward to resuming fundraising activities when restrictions are removed and it is safe to do so.

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Ban on evictions and rent increases is extended

With many people struggling to pay bills as a result of the pandemic, the state government will extend a ban on evictions and rental increases until the end of the year.

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THE state government will extend a ban on evictions and rental increases until the end of the year, and will also increase assistance and ensure tenant turnover is taken into account in rental negotiations.

This arrangement will give tenants certainty and security they won’t lose their homes or workplaces during the pandemic.

Under the extension, evictions will continue to be banned for residential and commercial tenancies until December 31, except in specific circumstances.

Rental increases continue to be banned for the same period.

In the past four months, almost 26,000 agreements for reduced rent have been registered with Consumer Affairs Victoria, with advice and dispute resolution services accessed more than 80,000 times.

Of these contacts, more than 90 per cent have found solutions through CAV’s ‘front door’ service, including more than 8400 cases resolved through its Residential Tenancies Dispute Resolution Scheme.

These services will continue to remain in place to help residential tenants and landlords who might be struggling to reach agreement over rent reductions.

The Victorian Small Business Commission offers a similar service for commercial tenancies and has fielded more than 7900 rent-related enquiries from small business owners and landlords. Of the cases reaching mediation, more than 90 per cent have resulted in tenants and landlords reaching common ground.

To support small local businesses additional measures will also be introduced, with commercial landlords required to provide rent relief in proportion with the fall in turnover being experienced by eligible tenants going forward.

The Victorian Small Business Commission will now also have greater capacity to make orders on rent relief if landlords refuse to respond to rent relief requests.

Residential and commercial tenants and landlords will also be able to take advantage of more support, including more land tax reductions and more grant funding.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said he hoped the extension would provide tenants with some peace of mind.

“No one should have to be worried about losing a roof over their head right now,” he said.

“This will give tenants certainty and security that they won’t lose their home or business while we fight this deadly pandemic.”

Eligible residential tenants and landlords will be supported with up to $3000 in rental payments as part of the Rental Relief Grant program, with new recipients able to apply for the full amount, and up to $1000 extra available for previous recipients.

Residential and commercial landlords may also be eligible for an increased land tax discount — now up to 50 per cent — doubled from the earlier 25 per cent.

A fund of $60 million for eligible small commercial landlords will be available via a hardship scheme, which will provide up to $3000 per tenancy.

Eligible small businesses that own their own commercial premises will also now benefit from

land tax relief.

Consumer Affairs Minister Melissa Horne said the news would be a welcome relief to many.

“Extending the ban on evictions and rental increases is an important step in ensuring we help tenants and landlords get through the coronavirus pandemic and out the other side,” she said.

The state government is also encouraging banks to continue working with their residential and commercial customers who are struggling to pay their mortgages as a result of the pandemic.

In addition, a new $600,000 package will ensure advocacy groups can continue to be a voice for vulnerable tenants during the pandemic.

This funding will allow Tenants Victoria,Victorian Council of Social Service, Financial Counselling Victoria and Registered Accommodation Association Victoria to provide more training and resources to help tenancy and community sector workers support vulnerable tenants in resolving disputes with their landlords.

Funding for charities which are helping families

THE deadline is looming for charities to apply for funding through the Catholic charity Trinity Families.

Charities providing services for families in the Catholic Diocese of Sale are being invited to apply for 2020 project funding, with the deadline for submissions next Monday, August 31.

Applications must be from registered charities with deductible gift recipient status.

Trinity Families executive officer Mary Winter said this year’s disbursement would mark a milestone in the charity’s service to families, as it would take the amount distributed to more than $1.7 million.

During the past 15 years more than 80 different charities had benefited from Trinity Families funding.

“To be eligible to apply, there are three things an applicant must be able to show,” she said.

“It must be a registered charity with DGR status, it must be using the funds to support families, and the project must be within the defined area of the municipalities of Cardinia, Casey, Baw Baw, Latrobe, Wellington, Bass Coast, South Gippsland and East Gippsland.”

Recent recipients have included a service to mentor young people learning to drive, a foodbank, a charity that helps young families after the birth of a child, an ice drug rehabilitation program and a charity supporting a school

breakfast program.

Ms Winter said Trinity Families often supported charities which for various reasons had not been able to attract funding from other sources.

When Bishop Jeremiah Coffey established the trust in 1997, he saw major national charities raising millions of dollars in the region at the time, but little money was finding its way back to fund grassroots programs here.

“He saw little value in duplicating the services of other charities already doing good work here, so he decided to create a charity to support other charities working in the region,” Ms Winter said.

“We provide the funding so they can put more of their endeavours into providing the various needs for families, rather than fundraising.”

Ms Winter said Trinity Families was a philanthropic trust, allocating earnings from its investments each year, and while it was a Catholic charity, it was there to serve all charities, no matter whether they had a religious affiliation or not.

Charities wishing to apply for funding are encouraged to download the fillable application form on the website www.trinityfamilies.org.au/ sale-diocese/application-form.html and send it back.

For more information, visit www.trinityfamilies. org.au or email trinity@sale.catholic.org.au

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Swooping season takes flight THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is reminding people that with spring in the air, so too are swooping birds around Gippsland.

Native birds swoop humans (and their dogs) to defend their young for the six to eight weeks between when they hatch and when they leave the nest.

DELWP has received reports of birds such as magpies and masked lapwings swooping at several locations in the region.

Senior wildlife management officer Lachlan Clarke said swooping occurred every year during breeding season and was largely a defensive manoeuvre.

For some species, including magpies, this is carried out primarily by males, with swooping birds accounting for less than 10 per cent of the population. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being swooped by a territorial bird is no fun, but this is just normal bird behaviour,â&#x20AC;? Mr Clarke said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best way to avoid being swooped is to avoid the area altogether, though this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you do end up in an area where there is a swooping bird, try to protect your head and eyes and move quickly through the area without running.â&#x20AC;?

People might also consider wearing a hat, helmet or umbrella and consider drawing a pair of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;eyesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on the back of hats or helmets.

To report a swooping incident by any species of bird, mark its location on Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s swooping bird map at delwp.

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Magpies and other native birds are protected in Victoria under the Wildlife Act 1975.

Under the Act, it is an offence to kill, take, control or harm wildlife in Victoria.

Penalties apply to those found in breach.

People are also advised not to feed or harass wildlife.

Fed Uni to evaluate Latrobe Valley hydrogen project hydrogen.

The power plant, located at AGLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Loy Yang facility, will be the first of its size in the world, built to produce and transport clean hydrogen from the Latrobe Valley to Japan.

This approximately $500 million project is being delivered by a consortium of Japanese companies, with the support of the Victorian, Commonwealth and Japanese governments and AGL. Federation University deputy vice chancellor Chris Hutchison said the collaborative effort would be a boost for the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The partnership with ACI and J-POWER illustrates how Federation Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional campuses are ideally placed to support the growth of new industries that will provide high value local employment for years to come,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Federation Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carbon Technology Centre researchers will assess hydrogen samples, byproduct composition, production efficiency and energy usage, as well as provide analysis of results to inform testing conditions and decisionmaking to develop an understanding of hydrogen

production from brown coal.

Federation University geotechnical and hydrogeological engineering research group director Thomas Baumgartl said he was looking forward to seeing what the research uncovered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our work in analysing and evaluating the performance of the pilot plant will play a significant role in assessing whether hydrogen energy is a feasible economic path for Victoria,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The involvement of Federation University will create expertise and develop skills in this possible fuel of the future, hopefully offering employment and economic development benefits to the local region, and potentially the nation.

These opportunities will complement the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research and teaching in the School of Engineering, Information Technology and Physical Sciences which provides students with skills and training they will need to work in new energy industries of the future.

Hydrogen production at the plant is expected to begin in September.

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FEDERATION University Australia researchers have been awarded $1.5 million in funding to support a hydrogen pilot project, which could change the way energy is produced in Australia and internationally.

The Hydrogen Production Evaluation Data Research Project will be undertaken by the university, in collaboration with Australian Carbon Innovation.

The research team was awarded the project, in partnership with Australian Carbon Innovation, to analyse the quality and performance of a pilot hydrogen plant currently being built in the Latrobe Valley.

Researchers will evaluate the scalability of hydrogen production as an alternative to the combustion of brown coal in a traditional boiler to produce energy.

Conversion of the coal to hydrogen, coupled with carbon capture and storage, will ensure that the hydrogen is low in greenhouse gas emissions and will complement intermittent renewable

THOSE looking for an easy way to cut their carbon emissions are being asked to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Park it for the Planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and swap a car trip for a bike ride tomorrow.

The amount of carbon Australia emits and its effect on climate change is set to be put under the spotlight on ABC TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fight for Planet A series, highlighting our individual and collective carbon emissions.

Bicycle Network chief executive Craig Richards said transport accounted for almost 20 per cent of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carbon emissions, however there is an easy way for people to reduce this. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Swapping out small, everyday car trips for bike rides is one of the simplest things we can do to reduce our carbon emissions,â&#x20AC;? Mr Richards said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A five kilometre bike ride saves more than one kilogram of carbon.â&#x20AC;?

People can swap in a bike ride at any time of day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to the shops, to school or work (if they are unable to work from home), or simply as exercise and a way of getting out of the house.

Each kilometre ridden on a bicycle saves 243.8 grams of carbon when compared to driving a car.

To highlight how much carbon can be saved from making different transport choices, Bicycle Network is encouraging people to register their Park it for the Planet ride and feed a carbon-o-metre.

Each kilometre ridden will help grow the total amount of carbon saved.

Registrations for Park it for the Planet can be made at bicyclenetwork.com.au People can enter their details, pledge a distance to ride and watch the carbon-o-metre grow.

Those who register will also go into the draw to win one of 50 thermal reusable coffee cups.

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Spreading kindness via murals in Maffra

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NEW murals displaying messages of kindness have been placed around Maffra Primary School.

The murals have been created thanks to the initiative of art teacher Jane Chomley, who has overseen the project along with many students.

Ms Chomley said given the current climate, acts of kindness could have a lasting effect. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each year the art room likes to create a piece of collaborative artwork,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year our focus was kindness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each grade level in the school used the symbol of a heart as the focus, decorating it with various techniques including needle felting, sewing, colouring and wrapping. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The end results are very pleasing and the students are very proud of their murals.â&#x20AC;?

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Innovating in crisis virtual conference this Thursday BINARY Shift — a Gippsland innovation event — will go virtual and international, this Thursday from 10.30am to 4pm.

The mission for 2020 is to bring together regional business and community leaders with a world-class panel of speakers to tackle questions like, what can regional businesses do to survive and thrive in the wake of COVID-19? What does the future look like on the other side of the pandemic?

Binary Shift co-founder and director Dr Elena Kelareva said, in relation to the biggest challenges facing the world, regions were the canary in the coal mine when it came to the effects of climate change, with bushfires, droughts and massive changes in energy production.

“And now, with COVID, we’re seeing a whole new wave of uncertainty ... that’s why we think that events like Binary Shift are more important than ever,” she said.

“We’ve assembled a condensed, one-day program this year, with a focus on giving attendees actionable tactics and insights to take back to their businesses and organisation.”

The speakers will include state Minister for Innovation, Medical Research, Digital Economy, Employment and Small Business Jaala Pulford, The School of Thinking co-founder Michael Hewitt-Gleeson, Franchise Council of Australia chief executive Mary Aldred, and APAC group strategy officer and managing director Jean-Francois Legourd.

Part of this year’s Digital Innovation Festival, a state government initiative, Binary Shift 2020 is an interactive virtual event bringing together regional innovators, thought leaders and business leaders.

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THE District Nursing Service has bought a new treatment chair with donations from the North Gippsland Group and the Bundalaguah Branch of the Country Women’s Association.

The electronically-controlled, multifunctional treatment chair is based at the District Nursing Service clinic in the community building at Central Gippsland Health in Sale.

Nurse unit manager of home nursing Sue Shadbolt said not only did the new chair meet the needs of patients, but it made the job of nurses much easier.

“The District Nursing Service has previously used a manual treatment chair, which means nurses had to physically lift the feet and head of the chair to adjust to patients’ needs,” she said.

Ms Shadbolt said the new electronic chair had armrests and was wider than the one they had previously.

She said it was bought after nurses made a wish list of items needed to help patients and improve their working environment.

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Scammers active during pandemic, raking in millions THE state government is warning people to protect their personal information during the pandemic, with Victorians losing more money in the first eight months of this year than they did in the entire 12 months of last year.

Consumer Affairs Minister Melissa Horne said being mindful of releasing personal information was more important now than ever, given the huge number of people working, studying, and shopping from home because of coronavirus restrictions.

New Scamwatch data shows Victorians have been scammed out of more than $10 million already this year, compared to just over $8.2 million in 2019.

Almost 2000 Australians reported potential identity theft to date this year alone.

Ms Horne said it was appalling that anyone would use the cornonavirus situation to take advantage of others.

“Identity theft is serious and can have longterm financial and emotional consequences, and that it’s so important to be vigilant and know the warning signs,” she said.

Ms Horne said identity scams could happen in many ways, ranging from someone using credit cards illegally, through to having an entire identity assumed by another person and business conducted in their name without their knowledge or consent.

Often scammers use stolen personal information to open and operate new bank accounts in victims’ names or to access bank accounts.

Ms Horne advised against giving out personal information to unexpected messages and emails asking for details, even if they claimed to be from a reputable organisation or government authority.

They should also not open attachments or click on links in unexpected social media message or pop-up windows.

Those unsure about the legitimacy of a message should contact the person or business using details they have found independently.

People who suspect their personal information has been stolen should act quickly to report it to police and notify the relevant organisation, such as their bank, if they think their credit card has been misused.

For more information, visit scamwatch.gov.au

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People urged to cut plastic rings to protect wildlife

THE Australian Wildlife Society is running a campaign called Snip Rings for Wildlife to encourage people to help protect Australia’s wildlife by cutting through plastic rings, rubber bands and hair ties before disposing of them.

Each year, thousands of birds and air-breathing aquatic wildlife such as platypus, turtles and water dragons are strangled, sustain significant injuries and die horrific deaths from discarded litter.

Wildlife often becomes entangled in plastic rings, rubber bands and hair ties that wrap around beaks or muzzles, preventing them from eating.

These items can also tangle in feet, wings, or fins, limiting movement.

Young animals can become entrapped in these items and as they grow, so that they cut into their flesh, sometimes amputating limbs or killing the animal.

Other animals mistake these items for food and ingest them.

An Australian Wildlife Society spokesperson said

despite contacting numerous manufacturers and informing them of the danger plastic rings, rubber bands and hair ties posed to native wildlife and encouraging them to take action to improve their products, the same problem continued, and many companies were not taking action.

Jars, bottles, and tetra packs with plastic lids now come with a plastic ring that snaps apart from the lid upon opening or a peel-off seal under the cap.

While the society continues to encourage companies to act, is it turning to consumers to ask for support to protect Australia’s wildlife and Snip Rings for Wildlife.

National office manager Megan Fabian is encouraging everyone to cut through plastic rings, rubber bands and hair ties before disposing of them.

“It is important to remind ourselves that we can act, both as individuals and collectively, to bring about important changes ourselves and create real change,” she said.

“We acknowledge and commend the companies

that have already taken action to make a positive change and improve their products for Australia’s wildlife.

“The society encourages everyone to get behind and help promote the campaign by posting a video of themselves on social media snipping through a plastic ring, rubber band or hair tie before disposing of it.”

Those doing so are being encouraged to use the hashtag #snipringsforwildlife The society is also welcoming artwork related to Snip Rings for Wildlife for publication in its newsletter and on its website to help promote the campaign and emphasise the actions people are taking to protect Australia’s wildlife.

Material for publication can be sent to info@aws. org.au

Letters can also be sent to companies producing plastic rings, rubber bands or hair ties, encouraging them to take action to improve their products for Australia’s wildlife.

These sobering images show the effect discarded rings can have on wildlife.

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The Parks Victoria-managed walking track beside the Old Port foreshore was reported as closed to the public, but no closure signs appeared on the track other than one on a private road, 500 metres from the track. Inset: Erosion of the foreshore is encroaching on the trail.

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Coastal erosion prompts Port Albert track closure

ONE of Port Albert’s tourism drawcards, the Old Port Walking Track, was closed to the public by Parks Victoria in early August.

A popular destination for bird watchers and botanical enthusiasts, the track allowed visitors to walk among dense coastal vegetation including spectacular xanthorrhoea, slow-growing grass trees, and in early spring, spot native orchids sprouting from the sandy soil.

A Department of Conservation and Environment project in the 1980s, the Old Port Trail is now managed by Parks Victoria as part of the Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park, from its Foster work depot.

Parks Victoria area chief ranger for South Gippsland and Bass Gerard Delaney explained park tracks were closed for a number of reasons, including storm damage, fallen trees or erosion.

“Parts of the Old Port Walking Track in Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park are currently closed due to the impact of erosion,” Mr Delaney said.

“Though the majority of the track remains accessible for visitors.”

The track meanders a few metres from the

foreshore in places and coastal erosion is evident from the trail, with views across Corner Inlet to the Gellion’s Run section of the coastal park now possible from the pathway.

Parks Victoria is considering alternative options for future track realignments, but any considerations will require impact assessments on the environment.

In an effort to prompt Parks Victoria to carry out these assessments and realign the trail, Wellington Shire deputy mayor Gayle Maher told the Gippsland Times she would ask a council officer to raise the issue with the department.

“It is one of our tourist attractions and people and locals would like to be able to access it,” she said.

The notice of the trail’s closure was a small sign on a wooden stake at the Old Port Foreshore Rd entrance, in place early August.

However, it mysteriously disappeared only to reappear some 500 metres back up the road at the entrance to a private roadway.

No signs were evident at the other end of the trail at the Old Port Rd beside Seabank Caravan Park, so walkers have been enjoying the trail, completely oblivious to its closure.

— Peter Hill

This closure sign appeared on a private road 500 metres from the track — the only indication the track had been closed.

The track is popular with nature lovers and botany enthusiasts for its spectacular displays of xanthorrhoea.

Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 25 August, 2020 – Page 17

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Dear Readers, These are challenging times for our local community, as they are for all local communities around the world. Many of us are anxious, and unsure about many things, but one thing we know for certain is that we need to work together as a community to overcome the challenges this global pandemic has created.

ISOLATE AND AVOID INFECTION The Coronavirus is first and foremost a health crisis, and keeping our community safe and healthy is the number one priority. Please follow the government protocols and do all you can to avoid infection.

STAY INFORMED For over 155 years, the Gippsland Times has been the trusted source of local news, and we take our responsibility to inform the local community very seriously. For the latest government advice regarding COVID-19, see www.health.gov.au, and please beware that ‘news’ on social media is not regulated and many false and dangerous theories are being shared online.

PLEASE BUY LOCAL This health crisis has caused an economic crisis, and we need to do all we can as a community to save local jobs, and livelihoods in the long term. The best thing we can do (in addition to staying well) is buying from local businesses whenever possible. Buying locally has an amazingly positive multiplier effect on the local community because your money keeps being reinvested with other local businesses and employees. This is critical to keeping locals in jobs.

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THANKS TO OUR READERS We can’t thank you enough for your loyal support over the past 155 years, and we look forward to keeping you informed in the decades to come. Our journalists are doing an outstanding job, in very tough conditions.

In addition to continued delivery for your usual copy of The Gippsland Times, the latest issue of The Gippsland Times is available for free as a full digital version on our website at www.gippslandtimes.com.au. Thank you.

Finally, they say character is revealed in a crisis, and our local community is once again rallying and showing great strength and resilience.

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People must report sick or dead birds AGRICULTURE Victoria was forced to euthanise about 4000 turkeys at a property near Bairnsdale last week, to contain an outbreak of avian influenza, also known as bird flu.

Lethbridge, near Geelong, is also being m o n i t o r e d c l o s e l y, f o l l o w i n g s e v e r a l outbreaks.

People should report any sick or dead birds

in Golden Plains Shire or near Bairnsdale to the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888 to help Agriculture Victoria track avian influenza.

Early detection and reporting is critical to stopping its spread.

For more information, visit https://go.vic. gov.au/dy7UlG

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Unfortunately, spring-like conditions can sometimes result in livestock health issues.

With abundant spring growth, losses because of enterotoxaemia may be more likely.

Enterotoxaemia is caused by a toxin produced

by Clostridium bacteria. These bacteria are found in the bowel of normal, healthy cattle and sheep.

Enterotoxaemia can occur when a large amount of readily fermentable feed is present in the bowel, leading to these bacteria multiplying rapidly and producing a lethal amount of toxin.

Because of the rapid progression of the disease, an animal affected by enterotoxaemia will typically be found dead in the paddock.

On post-mortem, rapid decomposition of the carcass is seen.

Young stock up to two years of age, and that are in good condition, are most commonly affected; however deaths may also occur in older livestock.

Little can be done to treat an animal already affected by enterotoxaemia, and so the emphasis must be on preventing this condition.

The key to prevention is to ensure all your livestock are adequately protected through

vaccination.

As with any vaccination program, adult cows and ewes should be vaccinated approximately one month prior to giving birth, to give their calves and lambs maternal or passive immunity through colostrum.

Passive immunity lasts approximately six weeks, after which calves and lambs need to be vaccinated twice, with an interval of about four to six weeks (refer to manufacturer’s directions).

Most vaccines provide about 12 months of protection and should therefore be given annually.

A feature of the enterotoxaemia vaccine is that the duration of immunity that it provides may be quite short. It may only give three or four months of protection.

Therefore, it is important for each livestock owner to consider the most effective times to vaccinate their herds or flocks.

This may include a booster dose given before high-risk periods such as the beginning of spring.

For further advice, phone a local veterinarian or Agriculture Victoria veterinary officer or animal health officer.

— Dr Jeff Cave, District Veterinary Officer

Drought grants close this Friday

FARMERS who continue to be affected by drought and dry seasonal conditions can get assistance to build resilience.

Local farmers are encouraged to apply for assistance through two state government grant programs, which close this Friday.

Since October last year, the Victorian government has delivered drought support under: • The On-Farm Drought Resilience Grant, provides up to $5000 for farm business planning activities and an additional $5000 for drought infrastructure investments.This can include new eligible technologies to improve mobile phone connectivity, and items such as soil moisture probes; and • Household Financial Relief, a $3000 payment to assist farming families, farm workers and contractors with household expenses.

Farmers are encouraged to phone the Rural

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Financial Counselling Service on 1300 045 747 to discuss the support available, and for assistance with applications.

Along with these grants, the government is offering targeted information and technical advice to assist with on-farm decision making through webinars, online and one-to-one discussions on issues including seasonal updates, animal health, pasture management and business planning.

The above grants are administered by Rural Finance (for the On-Farm Drought Resilience Grant), the Victorian Farmers Federation (for the Farm Machinery Improvement Grant), and the CWA (for Household Financial Relief).

For contact details, and more information about drought and dry seasonal conditions support and advice, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons or phone 136 186.

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Farmers supporting farmers Liam Durkin A NEW and exciting agricultural enterprise, aimed at improving mental health in farmers, is beginning to take shape in Maffra.

The brainchild of Freedom Key founder Christos Iliopoulos hopes the project will reduce suicide rates in the farming community through on-going practical and social support from farmers.

Working on the principle that better farm management and outcomes may contribute toward good mental health, Mr Iliopoulos devised a miniature cooperative network structure to serve farmers, getting off the ground thanks to a grant received from the Gippsland Primary Health Network.

Fittingly, Mr Iliopoulos has titled the project the Pentagon Agricultural League — otherwise known as ‘PAL’.

“It’s not a bad acronym, it’s about having a farm pal,” he explained.

With a previous career in the rural financial sector, Mr Iliopoulos said small farmers particularly were feeling the heat in the current climate.

“The problem at the moment is there is a lot of farm consolidation going on, some of it is driven by overseas interest, other farm consolidation is driven by local farmers, and they’re scrambling for profit because margins are diminishing,” he said.

“They scale up to get the absolute profit that they need to run the farm, the problem there is the smaller farmers have got nowhere to go, if they can’t consolidate — they’re out.

“That leads to a change in the whole character of the region but it also puts a lot of pressure on farmers mentally because they’ve got a lifestyle to protect, they get very desperate and it leads to suicide which is really tragic.”

Sensing the need to do something, Mr Iliopoulos said he felt he had developed a business plan that would benefit local farmers.

“I grew up in Greece on a subsistence farm in a village and people helped each other and they survived that way, so I thought mini-cooperatives might be the go,” he said.

“The way to do it would be to have mini co-ops with five agricultural enterprises within each co-op and then to have an affiliation of those co-ops so it becomes impossible for a takeover.

“Each mini co-op runs its own cooperative, they trade with it for their mutual benefit, keep their own enterprises separate and all the benefits of the co-op flow directly back into their enterprise.

Christos Iliopoulos hopes his new Pentagon Agricultural League will be embraced by the farming community.

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“In doing that there’s a byproduct of what we are aiming for which is social cohesion, social support and sharing of knowledge, friendship building and bonding of farmers.”

In layman’s terms, five farmers will band together to form a team, while also working independently on their own properties.

“This doesn’t mix up their enterprise and tell them what to do with their stuff, this is a bonus to them, they’ll form the team when it suits them to actually get some sort of benefit and it will keep running beside them,” Mr Iliopoulos explained.

“The co-op will not be directing them to do anything — it is not a top-down co-op.

“They are the co-op and they’re taking the decisions amongst themselves and operating their enterprises totally independently.

“Farmers enjoy getting the views of other farmers and also having them as support.

“If you’re a dairy farmer and can’t milk your cows it’ll be pretty good to ring up the other guys in the co-op to help out and then you’d reciprocate as well.”

With the Pentagon Agricultural League still in

its early stages, Mr Iliopoulos was optimistic the proposal would garner enough interest to get off the ground.

“I’m pretty keen for the idea to get out there so we can start with the first nest,” he said.

“Phase one of this project is to establish one pentagon — that’s five enterprises together — and cycle through it, and then phase two is to establish another four pentagons so that makes it 25 enterprises and at that point it will be self-priming.

“From there on if other farmers want to join they can apply, and when five enterprises are suited to each other they can form a nest.

“They then become another one of those pentagons that attaches to the system.

“I think they’ll grab it by the horns, excusing the farming terminology pun.”

Those interested in finding out more are encouraged to phone Christos Iliopoulos on 0438 356 145.

Mr Iliopoulos is a well known figure in the Maffra community, having been at the forefront of such groups as ‘Philosophy in the Pub’, ‘ShowProphet’ and the Maffra Responsible Dog Owners Group.

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AN updated edition of Agriculture Victoria’s “Making cent$ of carbon and emissions” booklet — full of practical management options for lowering farm emissions and reducing operational costs — has been produced.

The booklet comes at a time when more attention is being paid to the carbon and emission performance of agricultural industries and farms.

Agriculture Victoria climate specialist Graeme Anderson said the booklet provides an overview of practical management options to lower farm emissions, that may also help to reduce operational costs and improve profits.

“The booklet focuses on practical actions that farm businesses can take now to improve their emissions performance,” Mr Anderson said.

“Farmers and service providers will equally find it informative and useful.”

The 19-page publication provides a brief

explanation of the carbon and emission action areas; energy, nitrogen, soils, livestock, trees and supply chain.

“Within each section we’ve included practical actions farmers can take on-farm to improve the resource efficiency of their operations,” Mr Anderson said.

“It focuses on win-win options including messages about profitability, productivity and farm health.

“Farmers are proving there are ways to increase on-farm productivity while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions on-farm.

“In many cases, actions to reduce emissions or increase carbon on farms have multiple benefits for farm businesses, such as increasing farm health and profitability.”

The booklet can be viewed and downloaded from the Agriculture Victoria website, www. agriculture.vic.gov.au/carbon-emissions

Printed copies of the booklet can be ordered by phoning Agriculture Victoria on 136 186 or emailing heather.field@agriculture.vic.gov.au

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WANTED HORSES Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

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. vic.gov.au/

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CLASSIFIED GUIDELINES Car advertisers Private vendors of motor cars advertised for sale must include in their advertisement: - Cash price of motor car - If car is registered, registration number - If unregistered, the engine, vin or chassis number.

Photographs Photographs for Death and In Memoriam notices will cost according to the space they use.

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

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

Lost and found All ‘found’ advertisements are published free.

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

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The Maffra Neighbourhood House Annual General meeting will be held on Monday 14th September 2020 at 5:30pm via zoom.

Members and friends welcome.

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OATEN HAY

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$5 BAG SALE

End of season clearance.

Clothes and shoes.

Mon., Aug. 23 - Sat., Aug. 29. WFR Op Shop, 87 Macarthur St, Sale.

Bags supplied. Open 9.30am - 2pm.

RFQ127

This is a Lump Sum AS4905 Contract for the provision of all plant, labour and materials necessary associated with the maintenance works required on the existing Chrome cells located at the SORF Dutson Downs,Victoria The works consist of undertaking earthworks to reinstate the existing cells that have subsided below the surrounding natural surface.

Selected clay filling and topsoiling/mulching will be undertaken to reinstate the subsided cells back to a domed level, ensuring proper runoff.

Selected clay filling will be required to be sourced by the Contractor from an existing clay stockpile located approximately 1900m from the works area.

A Tender Information session will be held at the Gippsland Water Soil Organic Recycling Facility (SORF), located 1954 Longford Lochsport Road, Duston Downs at 10:00am 3rd September 2020.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, contractors wishing to attend the pre-tender site meeting will need to register their interest via email to James Pither before C.O.B Monday 31st August.

A copy of the specification may be obtained from: • •

Gippsland Water Web Site - www.gippswater.com.au (under TENDERS) - at no cost; or Gippsland Water Office, Hazelwood Road Traralgon, at a cost of $66.00 (includes GST).

An electronic copy of the Tender shall be submitted (one consolidated PDF file preferred) with Tenders endorsed “RFQ127 – (Tenderer Company Name)” (maximum file name length 50 characters), to be lodged in the electronic tender box at Tenders.Net no later than 4.00 pm Thursday 10th September 2020.

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.All queries should be directed to the Responsible Officer James Pither on 03 5177 5922 and mobile 0455 020 642 or at james.pither@gippswater.com.au

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WANTED HORSES Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

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Of c/- Peter Sutton and Co, 181 Drummond Street, Carlton, Victoria, 3053.

Creditors, beneficiaries and others having claims in respect of the David Gunter Family Trust No. 1, established 27 April, 1977, by Kenneth William Fraser of 504 Punt Road, South Yarra, Victoria as Settlor and KEPPLESTONE PTY LTD ACN 005 271 198 as Trustee, are required to send particulars to the Trustee care of the undermentioned lawyers by 4 November 2020, after which date the Trustee may convey or distribute the assets, having regard only to the claims of which it has notice.

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Construction of DN900 Regional Outfall Sewer Pipe Marshalls Road Traralgon CONTRACT: GW506 Construct Tenders are invited for construction of a DN900 Regional Outfall Sewer Pipe Marshalls Road Traralgon This is a Lump Sum Contract, in the form of AS 4000-1997 (as amended) General Conditions of Contract, for the provision of all labour, material and site preparation works necessary for the construction of a DN900 Regional Outfall Sewer (ROS) Pipe Marshalls Road Traralgon.The works include supply and installation of 293m of DN900 GRP pipe and a small section of OD1067 MSCL pipework, all fittings and connections to the existing ROS pipeline at two ends.

An online tender meeting and a virtual tour will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, 9 September 2020.To join online meeting, please express your interest to Jared Tait via an email.

A copy of the specification may be obtained from Gippsland Water Web Site - www.gippswater.com.au (under TENDERS) - at no cost An electronic copy of the Tender shall be submitted (one consolidated PDF file preferred) with Tenders endorsed “GW506 – (Tenderer Company Name)” (maximum file name length 50 characters), to be lodged in the electronic tender box at Tenders.Net no later than 4.00 PM (AEST) Thursday, 24 September 2020.

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. All queries should be directed to the Responsible Officer Jared Tait on 03 5177 4856 and mobile 0475000383 or at jared.tait@gippswater.com.au

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Community Care Worker

Casual, Ongoing; full-time and part-time positions available • Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives?

• Do you enjoy and get satisfaction from providing high quality support and care?

• Do you have experience in community based home support services?

If so, we’d love you to join our team!

Central Gippsland Health are seeking to appoint compassionate Community Care Workers to support our clients to remain living independently at home by providing home and social support care services within Sale and surrounding areas.

Applicants need to be physically fit, have a driver’s licence and a reliable roadworthy vehicle.

To apply for the role or for further information, go to https://centralgippslandhealth.mercury.com.au or contact Rachel Strauss, Manager Community Services on (03) 5143 8412.

Garden and Plant Expert Required

$60/hour for 3-4 hours/month consulting work on large garden outside Stratford.

Require ongoing advice on pests, nutrients/soil, moisture levels, weeds, pruning etc.

Call Grant 0400 500 388.

Office Manager

Text Jacinta on 0467 238 868.

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Prestige Services. A new normal service that attacks, disinfects and sanitises your immediate surrounds. Rapid disinfecting of hard surfaces, computer objects, foot traffic areas, vehicles and open spaces. All with an electric mist blower.

Sanitise daily, weekly or monthly on arrangements.

Contact 0403 138 399

for older caravans

Meetings

Our partner, McMillan Chiropractic has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Office Manager to join their team to cover a 12 month period of maternity leave.

McMillan Chiropractic pride themselves on their provision of consistent excellent service and care to their patient base and have an extensive network of in-house Allied Health Practitioners that complement the business by providing a holistic health approach for their patients.

McMillan Chiropractic has three locations at Sale, Bairnsdale and Traralgon.

The Role The role is part time, working a total of five days, 32 hours per week between the sites. A company vehicle is provided as part of this role.

Included Duties, not limited to: ● Leading the implementation of tasks required to achieve the goals, strategic plans and programs of the business; ● Be the first point of contact for staff members, suppliers and allied health practitioner tenants; ● Preparing rosters and timesheets ● Scheduling and coordinating service providers ● Provision of reception duties including greeting and checking in patients, answering phone calls and scheduling appointments.

As the Chiropractic Assistant you will be responsible for: ● Managing waiting area ● Receipting patient payments by cash, EFTPOS, HICAPS terminal ● Maintaining treatment rooms ● Appointment scheduling ● Maintaining records ● Monitoring stock levels What's in It for You ● Full use of a company vehicle ● Competitive Salary Package ● A friendly and supportive team ● Employee Assistance Program For any queries, please email Stacey Daley at stacey.daley@interhealthcare.com.au Applications close Sunday, August 30, 2020.

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We are seeking a positive, friendly, organised and reliable individual in a key full-time administration role. The role involves responsibility for a variety of client service tasks, support of an advisory team, and a focus on communication between advisers and clients.

There is never a dull moment in this role - which will appeal to a candidate who likes to be active and stimulated.

To be successful you will: - have established experience in an administration role - understand a professional service firm - enjoy communicating effectively - have an eye for detail - be client focused - enjoy new things and helping others If you want to be a part of a growing business with a team-based culture please apply by email gm@phillipsons.com.au Applications close September 7th, 2020.

We are looking for a positive, client focused, professional who wants a successful career delivering tax, business, and financial services to our clients. Experience in an accounting firm is highly desirable, however nearly or recently graduating applicants will be considered if they exhibit the desired qualities and have work experience.

To be successful you will: - be set on a career in public practice - enjoy working in a team environment - have an eye for detail and solution focus - be client focused - enjoy learning and helping others The role is full time, however we have a flexible approach to work, to accommodate the many requirements life dictates.

This is your chance to be a part of a growing firm with diverse opportunities for career development.

Apply by email to gm@phillipsons.com.au Applications close September 7th, 2020.

Nagle College Bairnsdale We are a vibrant learning community and seek qualified professionals for 2021.

2021 Maths/Science (Year 7-VCE) Japanese (Year 7-VCE) Legal Studies/Religious Education/ Humanities Food Studies/VCAL Literacy Health/Physical Education Year 7 - VCE English/Humanities (Maternity Leave Replacement 6 months)

Year 7 - VCE English/Geography (Maternity Leave Replacement 12 months) Ability to teach RE will be well regarded.

Part-time applicants considered.

Possibility of Positions of Leadership in Sub-School Coordination is available Yr. 7/8, Yr. 11/12 POL3.

Humanities Learning Leader POL2.

All employees of Nagle College will have a commitment to Catholic Education and the safety and wellbeing of children.

For further information please refer to the College's website: www.nagle.vic.edu.au Applications including a CV addressing the key selection criteria and the Application for Employment form should be forwarded to: The Principal Nagle College PO Box 507 Bairnsdale VIC 3875 or via email: principal@nagle.vic.edu.au Applications close: Wednesday 2 September 2020.

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We are a roofing manufacturer located in the heart of Gippsland with a diverse group of customers covering a wide area from Mount Macedon to Mallacoota. You are the face of Dahlsens on building sites and on the road providing excellent customer service and outstanding driving. Crane skills are required.

Duties will include preparation of deliveries.

You will be responsible for: ● Delivering roofing materials to our customers ● Assist with loading delivery vehicles ● Regular basic maintenance and cleaning of our vehicles ● Movement of stock in the yard and between our stores The essentials for this role: ● Physically fit and strong ● Forklift licence ● HC truck licence ● Vehicle mounted crane ticket ● Reliable and honest ● Construction White Card - desirable Skills/Knowledge/Experience: ● Customer focus ● Working with children check (an advantage) Dahlsens has a zero tolerance to drugs and alcohol in the workplace and conduct random testing.

You must want to and be able to work in line with our values - take responsibility, grow together and everyone contributes.

If you want to work, be successful and look after our customers, please forward your written application and resume to Branch Manager John Connolly, jconnolly@dahlsens.com.au

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WANTED Cash paid for older FORD ute, BA, '05, 6 cyl auto, extras, stereo sub woofers, tub liner, towbar, spent $2500, alloys, high country kms, XZR-126 $3800. Ph 0412 325 723.

Advertise in The Gippsland Times and Latrobe Valley Express

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Motoring Deal

$53.00* without a picture, or $66.90* line advert with a colour picture

Marine

Twice a week for 4 weeks in both papers *Price includes Headline plus 4 lines of type Additional lines $7.50 per line

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Fish finder, radio, brand new 56hp Evinrude, c/w trailer and lock, late model, $30,000 neg. Phone Chris Hansen 5144 5843.

Cash or credit card, through our Sale office only

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caravans. Phone 0418 547 047.

Older caravans, any condition, make or size.

Please call 0490 044 717 any time.

A total of 16 issues!

HC Driver with Forklift

Cars

Painter's labourer, casual Free service. position. Ring David on Phone Sam 0488 471 163 0418 580 179 for more information.

Cars

Client Service Administration

Full time position - Sale

Accountant

Full time required for busy Indian restaurant. Khatti's Curry Lounge. Phone: 5144 6442.

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Dairy Services Technician

Herd Improvement Co-operative Australia Ltd (HICO), an established leader in the local dairy industry has a full time position vacant for a Dairy Services Technician based in the Maffra area.

HICO is a farmer owned Co-operative striving to offer our customers products and services in a timely and professional manner.

Duties include: ● installing new and secondhand milking equipment ● installing new feed systems ● full shed testing, routine maintenance and servicing of milking machine equipment.

The successful applicant will have an enthusiastic attitude, be willing to work as part of a team which includes rostered on call work and be able to work without immediate supervision on farm. The applicant should have mechanical knowledge, welding and fault finding skills combined with a hands-on approach.

The applicant will need to hold a current Victorian Driver's Licence and reside within the local area.

Please forward your application to the Milk Harvesting Sales and Service Manager, ghague@hico.com.au Closing date for applications: 31 August 2020

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

If under 18 the parents’ signatures as well.

BIRTH NOTICES: Where both parents are named, signatures of both are required and telephone numbers to enable verification.

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

Applications are sought for the following roles:

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CHARNOCK (nee Newnham), Naomi Brenda.

15/11/1926 - 20/08/2020 Wife of Bill.

Mother of Neil, Rhonda, and Leanne.

Mother-in-law of Lynne, Terry, and Alan.

Nanna of Andrew and Kristen; Anthony and Ruby; Brendan and Georgia; Christopher and Sarah; Matthew and Della; Elizabeth; Deanna; Neil and Vicki; Dale and Maz; Michael.

Great Nanna of Kaley and Mason; Dana, Daniel and Ruth; Samuel and Evan; Charlie, Oscar and Harry; Ila and Imogen; Harry and Leroy; Madison.

Loved and cherished by all her family.

Resting peacefully.

• Nurse Unit Manager Rehabilitation • Exercise Physiologist Grade 2 • Occupational Therapist Grade 1 • Disability Liaison Officer • Administration Support Officers Clinical Wards

For full position descriptions and application details, please visit our website www.brhs.com.au or phone (03) 5150 3637.

A golden heart stopped beating, Two hands were laid to rest, God broke our hearts to prove, He only takes the best.

If tears could build a stairway, And memories build a lane, We would walk right up to Heaven, And bring you back again.

ST THOMAS' CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, SALE

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (PART-TIME - ONGOING - O.6 FTE 3 DAYS PER WEEK

(EDUCATION SUPPORT EMPLOYEE Category B LEVEL 2) We are seeking to employ an appropriately qualified/experienced person to undertake a range of administrative duties and utilise a variety of computer administrative packages.

They will demonstrate a commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety and wellbeing of children.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, whilst a knowledge of payroll processes and applications and the ability to manage the school website would be advantageous.

The successful applicant will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Check.

A full position description and employment application form is available by contacting reception@sttsale.catholic.edu.au or (03) 5144 1332.

Applications close: 4pm Friday, August 28, 2020.

Commencement date: September 2, 2020 (negotiable).

Applications should include a cover letter and be emailed to alittle@sttsale.catholic.edu.au Our school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

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Senior Communications and Engagement Lead Are you a proven communications and engagement leader?

Looking for your next opportunity to lead a high-performing team?

Passionate about leading meaningful public participation programs?

If so, we want to hear from you!

Applications close at 5 pm on Monday 7 September 2020.

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.

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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CHARNOCK (Newnham), Naomi Brenda (Brenda).

15/11/1926 - 20/08/2020 Mum, you always said that Rhonda and I were special because we were your chosen ones. You and Dad have given both of us and Neil all that we could ever ask for.

You have set us up in life with the life skills that we are now passing onto our children. The time you spent with Rhonda and I teaching us how to sew, knit, to cook and the satisfaction and rewards that this brings regardless of whether we are doing this for ourselves, family, or friends.

Mum you were the first mum I knew and when the time came for us to welcome Rose into our family both you and Dad did this in a welcoming and gracious way, knowing fully that I would now have an extended family, who in turn welcomed you and were so grateful of the life you had given me.

For you to do this is a testament of how loving, caring, and special you were, and this influence has flowed through to the rest of the family.

It is now my time and Alan's to be there for our children and grandchildren.

Until we meet again keep those needles going and get Daddy Deege making the cups of tea for you and Deege.

Love, Leanne and Alan.

Loved and cherished Nanna and Great Nanna of Neil, Vicki, Harry and Leroy; Dale, Maz and Madison; and Michael.

CHARNOCK (Newnham), Naomi Brenda.

15/11/1926 - 20/8/2020 Mum, You took me as your own, telling me often, "You never grew under my heart but you grew into my heart". From 10 days old I was yours, which I have never doubted. You gave us all the love you had, loved every grandchild and great grandchild alike. You encouraged all of us to do our best, never allowing us to dwell on yesterdays, telling us to learn and grow from mistakes. You showed us all how stubbornness, devotion and playfulness can create a lasting love.

We will miss your crafts, especially your cards and knitting. Christmas flag football will never be the same without our referee, it's going to be chaos on the field.

We will spend a few coins at the pokies for you when we can - you better help us win.

We promise to look after Dad/Pa and your kitty, Darren, just as we know you'll be watching over us.

You better not look too closely at Dad/Pa though, he has the remote and is channel surfing.

"In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one else will ever fill."

- Rhonda and Terry; Anthony and Ruby, Brendan and Georgia, Christopher and Sarah, Matthew and Della, Elizabeth, Deanna; Dana, Daniel, Ruth; Samuel and Evan; Charlie, Harry, Oscar; Ila and Imogen.

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CHARNOCK, Naomi "Brenda".

Our Great Nana took her assignment with great pleasure, passion and all her heart. Her hands held intently to the baton to run her race, determined, fighting the good fight of faith.

Never turning left or right but reaching the prize in Heaven with peace, joy, and most of all, love found in God. She passed on the baton with care and love, setting us all on the journey with such great love.

Our heroine "Great Nana", we treasure every encouragement and word.

We miss you and love you.

Love, Anthony, Ruby, Dana, Daniel and Ruth.

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GRAY, Brian William.

3/6/1963 - 20/8/2020

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GRAY, Brian.

A true and respected friend taken too soon.

Love and sympathy to Susan, Hannah and the Gray and Howe families.

Sharyn, Stewart, Brenton and Alycia.

It is with sadness we say goodbye to a wonderful son-in-law. One of the very best.

Love to Susan and Hannah and the Gray family.

Brian, thank you for - Maureen and Charlie. always being there for me and treating me as part of Goodbye to a great your family. I am grateful brother-in-law and mate. for your advice and Will cherish the memories guidance. You were such of our four wheel a positive person and adventures. loved life.

Love to Susan, Hannah I will always remember and the Gray family. you and will look out for - Peter, Trish, Daniel, Bec Hannah and Susan. and James.

Rest easy Brian.

- Alycia x The tide of life ebbs and flows, but the gates of memory never close.

Forever remembered Zac as a loving friend, brother-in-law and Uncle CHARNOCK, Brenda.

Lifetime friend for over 70 of Garry, Gaylene, Josh, years of Allan and Betty Holly, Brodie, Mollie, Nik and Clare xx Sheilds and family.

Remembering our Easters at Lakes Entrance and Zac, thanks for the wonderful memories and Lake Tyers.

Our love and thoughts go friendship. Forever in our out to Uncle Bill, Neil, hearts, sadly missed.

Rhonda, Leanne and Love Bill, Kerry, Gracie, Darcy and Belle. families.

- Ian and Janet and Zac, thanks for being a McKIE, Trevor Henry. families.

My T-Rex wonderful part of our 27/3/1972 - 11/8/2020 family. Our memories of Age 48. you will be cherished forever. You will be sadly You never said I'm missed. Love always to leaving, Suz, Hannah and the You never said goodbye.

You were gone before I Gray family.

- Calla, Karen, Mikki and knew it, Jim, Jack and Alex, Keet And God only knows why. and Grant.

A million times I will need you, A million times I will cry.

GRAY, Brian William.

If my life alone could have "Zac" GRAY, Brian William.

To Billy and Barbara, saved you, "Zac" Susan and Hannah, You never would have June 3, 1963 Sharon and Tony, Patrick died.

August 20, 2020 and Jackie, Robert and Aged 57.

In life I loved you dearly, Jodi and their families.

Deepest sympathy at this In death I love you still.

Dearly loved husband and sad time, thinking of you In my heart you hold a best friend of Susan. all on the sudden loss of special place, Adored father of Hannah. Brian.

That no one will ever fill.

- Tony and Artie, Mark Tired and weary you and Narelle, Jamie and It breaks my heart to lose made no fuss, Michelle, Matt and Sarah, you, You tried so hard to stay Ryan, and their families.

But you didn't go alone. with us, For a huge part of me No words we write can went with you, ever say, GRAY, Brian William.

The day God took you How loved and missed To Susan, Hannah, Billy, home. you are today.

Barbara and family.

So many s p e c i a l Our thoughts and prayers I will love you 'til my heart memories, are with you on the sad stops beating, you were From so many happy passing of Brian. my lover, my best friend, years, - Jan and Bob Fawaz and my everything, my world.

Your gentle nature and family.

Fly high my special angel, your heart of gold, until we meet again, I will hold in my heart Yours forever, Kate xx forever.

GRAY, Brian.

Love you always, We are deeply saddened Just one more time, we Susan. by the passing of our wish we could hear your nephew and cousin, voice.

Dad, Brian.

Unfortunately, life hasn't You were the most kind, We wish to express our given us that choice. caring, hardworking man I heartfelt sympathy to his We'll always remember have ever known, with the wife and daughter, Susan you, Dad, because there most easy going nature. and Hannah and his will never be another one You taught me so much parents, Billy and Barb to replace you in our and our incredible father and his siblings, Sharon, hearts. daughter bond will never Patrick and Robby.

Your hugs will forever be be broken.

Our thoughts and prayers our happy place.

You have left a space that are with you all at this We will fish for you. no one can fill. very sad time.

Maccy and Jordy xx I love you now and always - Gerry, Sue, John, Bella, will.

Glenn, Jeremy, Carli, Jan Rest easy. and families.

- Hannah.

McKIE, Trevor Henry.

27/3/1972 - 11/8/2020 GRAY, Brian.

GRAY, Brian William.

Our wonderful, caring son Brian, you were a great always helping someone.

Of Maffra. man, gone way too early. Lost doing just that.

3/6/1963 - 20/8/2020 Passed away at Maffra Rest easy mate.

Always in our hearts.

District Hospital after a Jack and Gregg Cook He leaves his partner short battle with cancer.

Kate, the love of his life.

Dearly beloved son of Bill Father to Jayden, Tailah GRAY, Brian. and Barbara Gray. (dec.), Dylan and Liam.

The Chairman and Loving husband of Susan Dad by choice to Macayla Trustees of the Maffra and much loved father of and Jordy.

Cemetery Trust extend Son of Stuart and Angela.

Hannah. their sincere condolences Brother to Robert and Loving brother of Sharon to Susan and Hannah and Andrew and their wives, (Cunningham), brother- family on the sad loss of Anna and Tracey. in-law of Tony. Uncle of Brian.

Liam, Imogen and Brian's dedication and commitment for the Phoebe, friend of Kaila.

Maffra Cemetery and O'BRIEN (Allman), Ellen.

Loving brother of Patrick, our industry will be In Tasmania. 90 years of brother-in-law of Jackie. remembered always. age. August 21, 2020.

Uncle of Nicholas and Daughter Myles and Jennifer.

Nellie.

Loved sister of Myles, Loving brother of Robert, Marie (McCarthy), Bill, brother-in-law of Jodi.

Des, Leonie (Croatto), Uncle of Elizabeth, and Jim. Sebastian and William.

Formerly of Denison and Lakes Entrance.

Our hearts are filled with love. Our minds are filled with memories. There is a big piece missing in our lives with you gone.

Forever loved.

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PATTINSON, James Mitchell (Jim).

Passed away peacefully on August 21, 2020.

Aged 95 years.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Trevor and Jude, loved Pa of Michael and Lisa, Kristy and Cam, and Great Pa of Zara, Ava, Nash, Cruz, Levi and Zac. Thank you for all you have done for our family. "You gave us a chance to say goodbye, to joke, to laugh, to talk and cry. Strong to the end you made no fuss, you tried so hard to stay with us."

Rest peacefully Dad/Pa/Great Pa. xxxx

PIERCE (nee Banks), Hazel.

Passed away at Opal Aged Care, Sale.

Aged 101 years.

Loved wife of Stan (dec.).

Much loved sister of Myrtle (dec.), Alfie (dec.), Don (dec.), Sylvia, Brian (dec.), Norma (dec.), and Maurice (dec.)

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GRAY A private funeral service for Mr Brian William Gray will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, Maffra TOMORROW (Wednesday, August 26, 2020) commencing at 11am.

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

WALKER, James Morey.

Peacefully on August 23, 2020, aged 84.

Loving father and fatherin-law of Caroline and Scott (Rossetti), David and Lynn, Meagan.

Grandfather of Samantha, Charlie, Stephanie, Ryan, Tess and Blair.

Private service due to Covid 19 regulations, however a "Facebook Live" broadcast of the service will take place at 11.30am on MONDAY (August 31, 2020). https://www.facebook.com /gippslandfuneralservices

GALE, Geoff.

8/1/1959 - 26/8/2019 My heart is full of memories, With pride I speak your name, Life goes on without you, But nothing is the same.

I love and miss you.

You will live on in my heart always.

Love Netty xoxo

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TIVENDALE, David John.

4/8/1936 - 21/8/2020 Aged 84 Passed away peacefully after a long illness at Royal Freemasons - Sale.

Loved husband of Dola.

"Keep on Truckin" Bye for now.

As per David's wishes a private cremation will be held.

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

- Kelly, John, Krystal and McKIE A private cremation for Dahkoda.

Mr Trevor Henry McKie Dad, WAS HELD. Sadly missed along life's way, Quietly remembered every day.

No longer in my life to share, But in my heart you're always there.

PIERCE (nee Banks) A private family service for Love and miss you so Mrs Hazel Pierce will be much.

- Milly xo held.

Loving memories of Hazel.

From your sister, Sylvia.

Fondly remembered by her nephews and nieces Terry, Marie, Keith, Don, and Roslyn.

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SCHUBERT, Mary Elena.

Graeme and relatives would like to thank those who sent their condolences on the loss of Mum and Auntie.

Thanks to the nurses of Shanagolden Nursing Home at Pakenham for their care.

Special thanks to Warren at Gippsland Funeral Services for his sincere assistance through our trying time.

BATTLEY, Ryan James.

15/12/1982 - 22/8/1999 Our beautiful boy.

21 years of missing you.

To see your smile and hear your voice would be our greatest wish. You are forever in our hearts and we will love and miss you always.

- Mum and Dad xx.

CHAMAH, Julie.

As time goes by and seasons change, I miss you more than ever.

Keep smiling and going fishing. Miss you always.

Forever in my heart.

- Ron.

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We offer care, compassion and service with dignity, 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

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CHARNOCK (nee Newnham) A private family service for Mrs Naomi Brenda Charnock will be held at the Kingsway Christian Centre, Sale at 1.30pm TOMORROW (Wednesday, August 26, 2020).

Please see our website for Livestream details.

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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TABLETennisAustralia has cancelled its national championships, which were to be held in Traralgon in November and December, because o f t h e C OV I D - 1 9 pandemic.

TTA has monitored the situation and has been in ongoing dialogue with medical professionals over the past six months.

The event was cancelled because of uncertainty around whether Victoria’s COVID-19 situation would improve sufficiently to enable it to be held, and uncertainty over interstate travel restrictions being eased in time. In a survey of competitors, a large percentage said they would not participate this year because of COVID-19 concerns.

Tour of Gippsland cancelled Gregor Mactaggart THE 2020 Tour of Gippsland has been cancelled.

The annual event, scheduled to take place from October 8 to 10, was officially called off late last week.

The Tour of Gippsland management team, GTR Events and Cycling Australia, said it had been closely following the changing COVID-19 environment, including reviewing advice provided by the state and federal governments.

The increased restrictions across the state and the uncertainty of timelines for the easing of restrictions ultimately forced the hand of event organisers.

GTR Events managing director Rod Lockwood said a comprehensive and complex event contingency planning exercise had been undertaken. “... through this process, our number one priority has been to follow government regulations and protect the health and safety of everyone involved in the local community, the sport and the event,” he said.

“The decision to cancel the Tour of Gippsland was taken after consultation with Cycling Australia and careful consideration of all of the options available to us.

“The complex and ever-changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and the health and safety of athletes, staff, volunteers and community members is at the forefront of this decision.”

Mr Lockwood said organisers shared the disappointment of cyclists and local community, but were heartened by the fact it was the right one.

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Cordial is a popular drink for cricketers and umpires to quench their thirst during a game. File photo

The customs of cricket Liam Durkin WITH the cricket season approaching, players from across the Sale-Maffra area will no doubt be looking forward to whiting up once again.

To the uninhibited, cricket can appear to be a confusing game played out by eccentrics in long trousers who stand out in the sun for six hours, but to millions of devotees worldwide, it is the ultimate battle of wits, cunning and attrition.

The game itself throws up a host of peculiarities — it takes an inordinate long time to play, often with no guarantee that there will actually be a winner.

You can play the same game in scorching heat one day and then driving rain the next. A bowler can bowl their best spell and take 0-20, and then bowl an average spell and finish with three wickets.

A batsman can be caught off a blinder for naught and then spend the rest of the day watching as someone else gets dropped four times on their way to 80.

These things and a host of others contribute to the unique appeal of club cricket, so much so that one could argue park cricketers get more value from the game than say, Virat Kohli does.

Kohli will never derive as much satisfaction from executing a perfect cover drive as a park cricketer does — because Kohli does it continuously day after day, whereas for the park cricketer, there remains the thrill element of having waited all week for the chance to get out in the middle.

At club level, there are also many idiosyncrasies that occupy the make-up of the game.

Here are a few things you are likely to experience either playing or watching a game of park cricket this season:

Afternoon tea

CLUB reputations can be made or destroyed on the quality of the afternoon tea.

As the mid-afternoon tea interval approaches and cricketers become peckish, there can be nothing more demoralising than walking into the clubrooms and seeing a below-average spread.

The cricket afternoon tea is the ideal sporting diet — ideal for watching sport on television that is, and is usually made up of party pies, sausage rolls, sandwiches, fruit, cake and slice.

Some clubs are fortunate to have dedicated volunteers who take great pride in showcasing their catering skills during afternoon tea, while in the majority of cases, each player from the home team is assigned a food product each.

Many young players have kept their spot in a

first grade team because their mothers provide scrumptious afternoon teas.

In being good hosts, it is seen as polite to allow the visiting team to have the first helping to the afternoon tea banquet.

Drinks break

UNLIKE football where players take in water or sports drinks at quarter time breaks, cricketers consume a much more hydrating beverage — cordial.

As well as having enough time to drink two cups of cordial, the drinks break must also be long enough for players to change from a baggy to wide-brim hat, or to puff down at least one cigarette.

The drinks break is usually held every 20 overs and is seen as a mystical destination that the batting team must calmly get to with wickets in hand.

On the flipside, the bowling team will look to rush as many overs as it can before drinks in the hope of stealing a wicket on the eve of a break. Spin is usually activated the over before drinks, and the batting team generally eliminates any risk in facing the final six balls.

Umpiring yourself

ONE of the greatest challenges in park cricket is when players from the batting team have to stand in the central umpiring position and at square leg to officiate the game.

That being said, the majority of players take a common sense approach when there is no official umpire, and do not go down the path of excessive appealing or claiming 50-50 catches have carried.

The tendency when umpiring yourself is to show a fair amount of leniency to your own team, however, the danger is that this will lead to blatant cheating.

Generally if there is no official umpire players are encouraged to walk. This helps to defuse any potential issues with the opposition and does not put people standing in as the umpire under pressure to give their own teammate out.

Additionally, on the leg before wicket law, club umpires will more than likely only give it out if it is absolutely plumb.

A major problem that can arise from umpiring yourself is that the strength of the batting order is compromised if there is young players in the team, as it is generally seen as appropriate to only have adults out in the middle officiating.

When there is only one official umpire, they will take on central duty at both ends, while the batting team will provide someone at square leg.

The person at square leg will often hold a water bottle to offer to the batsman, and the fielding

team if they ask nicely, and will usually stand at the post for 10 overs before changing.

get together at the end of the game and discover the bowling adds up to 170 and the batting to 190.

Skippers salute

Rain delays

AS a show of good will, upon arrival at the wicket the captain of the batting team receives a round of applause from the fielding team.

The captain of the fielding team will generally say “opposition captain boys” as the batsman prepares to face their first ball.

The skippers salute is seen more-so in lower grades and is generally implemented on a ‘if they did it for us’ basis.

Furthermore, if a batsman reaches a century, it is courteous for the fielding team to applaud the innings and for each member of the fielding team to shake the batsman’s hand.

In lower grade cricket there are also a number of unwritten rules that fall under the sportsmanship banner. In most circumstances, anyone that is listed to bat one to seven is considered capable of holding their own, however if it is clear a young batsman down the order is not going to score, then the bowling team will refrain from sending down any bouncers or having their quickest bowlers operating.

A similar concept applies to batting, and fully fledged adults should not shamelessly whack kids around the ground, but rather turn the strike over.

In first grade cricket and senior finals however this custom goes out the window and anyone that is playing is fair game.

Scoring

UNLESS a club has a designated scorer, generally batsman listed to come in at numbers 10 and 11 are ‘on the book’.

The scorers must keep an up to date and legible record of the game as things progress, and also be able to juggle manually entering scores and operating the scoreboard.

Given there is something aesthetically pleasing about a well-kept scorebook, those granted this task have a responsibility to make sure it is completed in a neat manner.

The fielding team will often be called upon to assist the scorers, either by signaling if a boundary was four or six, or by responding to the call of “bowlers name?” from the sidelines.

In another quirk, a cricket game will often be played long after it is clear one team has already won just to “make sure the books add up”.

Fair be warned to the scorers who present a botched scorebook when the captain and umpires

IF rain drops, cricket stops — most of the time.

Once the covers are called for the batting and fielding teams frantically drag the tarps from the sidelines onto the square and then peg them down using either the one hammer available or the heel of their shoes.

Seeking shelter inside, players will then look for any boredom cures to pass the time as the message comes back from the umpires to “have another look at 3pm”, even though the square is underwater.

Boredom cures can involve playing cards, watching the races or playing miniature versions of cricket in the change rooms.

Rain has both saved and robbed many cricket teams over the years, and has also backfired spectacularly for others who have played the rain card on a Friday night, only to wake up Saturday morning to see clear blue skies.

Fines

AFTER the days play, all teams at the club will get together and go through their respective scorebooks to relive what has happened that afternoon.

The captain or a player from each team will present a verbal match report and point out any highlights, lowlights or humourous instances.

After the match report the person at the club who is the designated fines master will go through and issue lighthearted fines for various indiscretions.

Common fines include: if a fielder drops a catch, a batsman makes a duck or a bowler is hit for six.

In keeping with the jovial nature of fines, even players who have performed on the day are not exempt. A player who has scored a century may still be fined for ‘not giving anyone else a go’.

On a particularly bad day the whole team could also be fined, for things such as losing outright or getting bowled out in a session.

The money accumulated from fines during the season usually goes toward the end of season night or trip away.

President’s shout

IF every team at the club wins on a Saturday, the club president will open the bar for a period of time or shout every player a drink.

To ensure the club doesn’t hand out too many freebies, the club must field a minimum of three senior teams for the president’s shout rule to exist.

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Walters among the placings at Moe

SALE-BASED trainer Wayne Walters and daughter jockey Kate combined for two placings at the Moe horse races on Sunday.

In the final race of the day, the 1216 metre 0-58 handicap, Unlimited Ability led the field into the home straight, but was pipped for first place by Sky Royale, trained at Ballarat by Daniel Kelly and ridden by daughter Alana, in the last stride.

The Walters duo finished third in race five, the 2446m 0-58 handicap, with The Armani.

The 10-year-old gelding was one of three Walters runners in the race, with another, Olifoet, leading most of the way before fading to finish fifth.

Zee Rebel, trained by the former champion jumps jockey Brett Scott at Mornington and ridden by Jamie Mott, outstayed his rivals to win.

Moe trainer Peter Gelagotis and Cranbournebased Kevin Corstens each provided winning doubles.

Gelagotis came to the fore later on the program, staged on a “heavy 10” track.

Rube Bridges denied even-money favourite Golden Ollie to win race six, the benchmark 64 handicap over 2087m.

Gelagotis’ On The Tiles made light work of race seven, the 1628m 0-58 handicap, completing a winning double for jockey Jason Maskiell.

Maskiell earlier rode the Corstens-trained Claptone to victory in the opening race of the day, the three-year-old maiden plate over 1216m.

Corstens’ second winner came via Place Me Right in race three, the 2087m maiden plate.

Racing returns to Greenwattle Racecourse, Sale, this Sunday.

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IRVING Mosquito kicked two goals in his AFL debut on Saturday night.

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“This is a pun, but he brings a real buzz around the place,” Worsfold told the club website.

“He’s worked really hard. Since he’s been up here, some of his games in our match ‘sim’ have been electrifying. He deserves his opportunity.”

While Mosquito has been used across half-back at times in Essendon’s scratch matches, Worsfold expected him to play in attack.

“He’s obviously very quick around the ball and has really good closing speed, so he puts pressure on defenders,” he said.

“He takes the ball cleanly, he’s a beautiful left-foot kick and he has very good hands on the lead, so it’s going to be exciting just to see him around the footy.”

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A celebration of Indigenous culture, the “Dreamtime at the ‘G” match between Essendon and Richmond was this year played in Darwin because of COVID-19 restrictions.With Melbourne in lockdown, most AFL clubs have been based in Queensland this season.

Mosquito said it was special to make his debut during Indigenous Round.

“It felt amazing, I thought I was just home,” he told the Bombers’ website.

A hamstring injury prevented the 19-year-old from making his AFL debut last year.

Bombers coach John Worsfold said Mosquito had earned his chance to shine on the big stage.

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THE Yallourn-Yallourn North Football-Netball Club members will vote on a move to the North Gippsland Football-Netball League next season.

The club committee on Thursday night voted to allow members and players to decide between remaining in the Mid Gippsland league or to transfer to the NGFNL. “By no means was this decision made lightly, over the past six weeks a due diligence process has taken place, comprising of meetings with both the NGFNL and the MGFNL executives, the outcomes of the meetings were presented to the YYNFNC executive on Friday, August 14, for their consideration,” the club stated on Facebook.

“Prior to the general committee meeting on Thursday night the YYNFNC executive released a document to the general committee that recommended to take the decision to the players and members.”

The club will share information with members over the next month before a vote takes place.

YYN is considering its options with the likelihood of Alberton clubs joining the MGFNL next year.

A significant majority of members will be needed if the club wants to progress a change of leagues.

If the club wants to become North Gippsland’s 11th club, it will need the move to be approved by the MGFNL before accepted by the NGFNL. A move for next season would need to be completed by October 31.

NGFNL president David Kyle said his league and YYN had an

Yallourn-Yallourn North Football-Netball Club members will vote on whether to move to the North Gippsland Football-Netball League. “amicable meeting”, with both parThe integration of the six Alberton Junior Football League under 16s ties presenting their current status league clubs into the MGFNL was competition. and where they were heading. one of the recommendations in the Also opposing that recommenda“Yallourn initiated this, it wasn’t recent G25 report, which has been tion, Kyle said there needed to be North Gippy knocking in their door,” endorsed by AFL Victoria. a better alignment of age groups Kyle said.

Another of the recommendations between junior and senior leagues.

“North Gippy has been a league backed was replacing the NGFNL “We need more time to have more which has seen clubs come and under 18s with under 17s, a move discussion and form some alliance go, we’ve had Newry, Nambrok, not supported by the league. where we are united,” he said.

Boisdale and Stratford leave, and Kyle was hopeful the change AFL Victoria last week released Yarram and Woodside come in. would be delayed by at least a year. its salary caps and player points “We’ve got some experience in that “It would allow kids to have one totals for leagues. space. We’re an open-minded league last year in the under 18s,” he said.

Total player payments in the when it comes to this.”

With the need to encourage jun- NGFL will be reduced from $80,000 Trafalgar will formally ask to iors to remain involved, Kyle was to $65,000 next year, although leave the Mid Gippsland league fearful the prospect of top age under under AFL Victoria guidelines, to join the Ellinbank and District 18s playing against grown men in struggling clubs can apply for an league after 90 per cent of members the reserves could deter them from increase. voted in favour of the move. More staying in the sport.

Kyle said the reduction reflected than 67 per cent support was “We don’t think that’s right,” he the difficulty many clubs would needed. said. have in gaining sponsorships as The distance and route to travel to The review, by Melbourne-based businesses recover from the COVIDsouth Gippsland for matches is seen boutique strategy consulting firm 19 pandemic. as a major factor in the two MGFNL ColganBauer, recommended drop“It helps them balance their books clubs considering their future. ping the Traralgon and District in 2021,” Kyle said.

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Swift Intention with trainer Lyn Smith after winning the Karen Leek Memorial. Photo: Clint Anderson

Thompson’s treble at Sale greyhounds David Braithwaite

PEARCEDALE trainer Jason Thompson produced three winners during Sunday’s Sale greyhound meeting.

Thompson’s Aussie Secret won the final of the 440 metres series restricted to dogs with three to six wins.

The dog never looked beaten, claiming a fourth consecutive victory — and six from eight starts — in 24.6 seconds.

Five lengths behind in second place was another Thompson runner,Aston Silk, while General Collinda finished third for Boisdale trainer Stephanie Tyler.

Thompson made a bright start to the meeting, with Aston Odyssey (25.17s) winning the opening 440m maiden ahead of Ha Ha Magoo, trained by Des Douch at Maffra.

In the third and final heat of the 440m mixed grade six and seven series, Equaliser won for Jason Thompson in 24.61s.

The first heat was won by short-priced favourite Omega Cimarron (25.22s), trained

by Barry Harper at Seaspray, more than seven seconds ahead of Formidable, trained at Briagolong by Matt Clark.

Speed Demon finished third for Woodside trainer Margaret Read.

Too Be Sure, trained by Chris Johannsen at Devon Meadows, won the second heat in 25.27s, with Portelli Punk, trained by Ray Floyd at Cobains, finishing second.

The final will be raced during the next Sale meeting on Sunday.

Neymar Junior (29.82s), trained by Jason Sharp at Avalon, produced a big finish to win race four, a 520m event restricted to dogs with one to three wins, pipping Barrabooka, trained by Douch, as the post.

Douch’s Citadale extended the unbeaten start to his career to four races by claiming race five, the 440m grade five, in 25.17s.

Count Me In, trained by Peter Kelly at Longwarry North, finished second, ahead of Nowhere Nathe, trained by Tyllah Cornell at Seaspray.

Tickle My Fancy (25.13s) won

race six, the 440m mixed grade four and five, for Lang Lang trainer Kerry Houlahan. Soda King, trained at Heyfield by Susan Northway, lifted late for second.

Race eight, the 520m mixed grade four and five, was won by Ballymac Vicar (29.37s), trained

by Des McPhie at Kilmany, with Airly Pablo second for Lesley Russell at Sale.

A strong finish gave Minter Rise (29.69s) victory in race 10, a 520m event restricted to dogs with one to three wins, for Johnsonville trainer Joy Reinke, ahead of early leader Victory Chase, trained by Adrian Smit at Longford. Another Reinke runner, Minter Sparkle, finished third.

Coming off a win at Warragul on Monday night, $21.40 chance Delancy Bale won race 11, a 440m grade five, for Les Weeks of Tyabb.

Race 12, another 440m grade five, was won by Run Hide (25.46s) for Jessica Sharp at Avalon. In second place was early leader Castle Sween, trained by Gary McMillan at Nambrok, with Airly Spence third for Kym Russell at Sale.

ON Friday night at Sale, Got The Torque (24.88s) was an impressive winner of race two, the 440m grade seven, for Tinamba trainer Robert Bean.

In second place was On The Duck, trained by Kate Gorman at Tanjil South, with American Spy third for Rachael Busuttil at Kilmany.

Suspense Rules won a third race from five starts, claiming race three, the 440m grade six, in 24.49s for Brian Alford at Yarram.

Poppo’s Grinning, trained by Trevor Whitford at Willow Grove, was second, with Jenny Kay Rose, trained by Jeff Chignell at Rosedale, third.

The highest price winner at the tote came in race four, a 440m event restricted to dogs with one to three wins.

A $43.30 chance after coming into the race as a reserve, Somerton Osprey (25.36s) held on to win for Lindsay Fulford at

Maffra.

Pine Gem, trained by Lesley Russell at Sale, led on the home turn, but went wide, opening the way for Somerton Osprey to take the lead in the straight.

Pine Gem sprinted hard, but Somerton Osprey won by 0.24s.

Select Charlie finished third for Ken Bailey of Maffra Race five, the 440m mixed grade four and five, was won

by Madalia Champ (24.92s) for Rosedale trainer John Connor, ahead of Sacred Path, trained

by Alford.

Nicholas Rose, trained by Chignell, followed up a win at Warragul the previous Saturday with victory in race six, the 520m mixed grade four and five.

Lightning Blast, trained by Lyn Smith at Nambrok, finished second.

Courting, trained by Jennifer Gieschen at Valencia Creek, won race eight, the 520m grade five Damsels Dash, in 29.48s, 1.11 ahead of Fleck, trained by Gavin Burke at Alberton West. In third place was Eilish, trained by Des Douch at Maffra.

Douch’s Brickman (29.54s) won race nine over 520m — a second victory from four starts — more than seven seconds clear of Incognito, trained by Lyn Smith.

Bella Edition (29.85s), trained

by Susan Northway at Heyfield, held off Financial Tarra, trained

by Corey Fulford at Maffra, to win the final race of the night, a 520m grade five. Skittle finished third for Justin Booker at Kilmany.

The night began with Chunk Of Love, trained by Ben Joske at Jeeralang Junction, winning the 440m maiden in 25.06s, ahead of Ha Ha MacGyver, trained by Douch.

Drouin West trainer Eddie Lieshout had two winners, beginning in race seven, a 440m grade five, with Lady Lagertha (25.22s) finishing ahead of Bomber’s Wonder, trained at Woodside by Geoff Green.

Lishout’s Tank Slap (25.08s) won race 10, another 440m grade five, ahead of Mt View Audrey, trained by Whitford, and Dimensional, trained by Christopher Tilley at Sale.

CATCH The Thief finished an unlucky seventh in the final of the group three Cranbourne Classic on Friday.

The greyhound, trained at Briagolong by Matt Clark, was vying for the lead in the 520 metre race, but collided with leader Fire Legend on the home turn, checking his run.

He finished almost six lengths behind Taken, trained by Jason Thompson at Pearcedale, who collected the $25,000 winners’ cheque.

Catch The Thief entered the race a favourite, having won 10 of his previous 13 starts, including the group two WA Derby and group three Warragul St Leger.

Earlier, Remy’s Girl, trained by Robert Bean at Tinamba, won the 311m maiden. She began quickly to set up a 5.67-second win, her first in seven starts.

Swift Intention, trained by Lyn Smith at Nambrok, brought up back-to-back wins in the inaugural Karen Leek Memorial.

The 520m race for dogs with female trainers was named in honour of local trainer Karen Leek, who died this year.

Crackerjack Suni led nearly all the race, but was passed approaching the post by Swift Intention.

Diamond Lady finished third in a 311m grade seven for Heyfield trainer Susan Northway.

ON Saturday at The Meadows, Dani Thrills, trained

by Clark, finished second in the final of the Nestor Schofield Memorial over 524m, finishing a length

behind the winner Javi.

BOISDALE trainer Sam Tyler had two winners at Healesville on Friday.

Collinda Dodge won a 350m maiden, before Mad McEnroe won a 350m grade six, with Avenger Spolly second for Steve Spoljaric at Kilmany.

After back-to-back third placings, Crouching Tiger, trained at Maffra by Corey Fulford, broke her maiden status, winning over 300m.

Ricky Racoon, trained by Robert Whitford at Yarram, finished second in a 300m maiden, ahead of Light On Tackle, trained by Fulford.

AT Warragul on Thursday night, Esther Bale finished second in the 400m grade six for Heyfield trainer Susan Northway. Akina Archer, trained by Samantha McKay at Denison, won a tight race for third.

In the final race of the night, a 400m grade five, Fab Creates, trained by Kaylah Thorburn at Gormandale, finished second.

Earlier, Double Eclipse, trained by Justin Booker at Kilmany, came third in a 400m grade seven, just ahead of Airly Liberty, trained by Jennifer Holden at Longford.

Mad Eye Madam finished third in a 460m grade five for Ray Floyd at Cobains, with Airly Spence, trained by Kym Russell at Sale, fourth.

In another 460 grade five, Shaded Disguise, trained by Sam Tyler at Boisdale, finished third.

Grab That Earn, trained at Stratford by Georga Gray, came third in a 400m grade seven. In fourth place was Wow Anna, trained by Donald Rhodes at Heyfield.

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ROUND 13

Friday August 21 Gold Coast Suns v Carlton 7.50pm Saturday August 22 Western Bulldogs v Melbourne 1.45pm Port Adelaide v Hawthorn 4.35pm Essendon v Richmond 7.40pm Fremantle v Sydney Swans 8.10pm Sunday August 23 Adelaide Crows v Geelong Cats 1.05pm Brisbane Lions v St Kilda 3.35pm West Coast Eagles v GWS Giants 6.10pm Monday August 24 Collingwood v North Melbourne 7.10pm

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