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Anzac pride

This year, people were anxious to attend local Anzac Day services to pay their respect to Australia’s servicemen and women, after the pandemic prevented public services last year. This year marks the centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force, giving Anzac Day in Sale an almost palpable sense of pride. Pictured among the crowds lining Raymond St, Sale’s Mia Sharpe, aged two, waves a flag at those marching on Sunday morning.

Photo: Sarah Luke

or simply loving living in the home of the Roulettes.

After a quiet morning service at Sale War Graves Cemetery, flag-wavers were five-people deep in some parts of Raymond St, lining both sides of the road for the town’s Anzac Day march.

Sale City Band led the parade, followed by impressive lines of marching by RAAF Base, East Sale personnel, which stretched for most of the street.

There was a solemn applause for veterans and their families as they walked past, and many in the crowd shed a tear during Sale RSL Pipe Band’s

emotional rendition of Scotland the Brave.

The march made its way to the town’s cenotaph, and the crowd spilled from Sale Memorial Hall’s courtyard along Macalister St. Group Captain Nigel Ward, Senior ADF Officer at RAAF Base, East Sale, used his address to speak about the centenary and the contribution of the RAAF “then, now and always”, before wreaths were laid by government and veteran groups, The Last Post and Reveille played and a minute’s silence paid.

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subdued affair, with a brief and shortened march for select participants, a respectful service and a small but larger-than-expected crowd of close to 200.

It went smoothly, people came and went quietly, but families and community groups were still able to pay respects at the cenotaph.

Large crowds reportedly attended Maffra’s dawn service and march, as well as the Anzac Day service held at Maffra Cenotaph.

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AFTER the pandemic prevented numbers at last year’s Anzac Day services across Wellington Shire, people were anxious to attend local services and pay their respects to Australia’s servicemen and women, past and present.

While COVID-19 still prevented a dawn service in Sale this year, numbers at the Anzac Day march and service more than made up for any shortfall.

This year marks the centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force, giving Anzac Day even more meaning in Sale — with many people having some sort of an association with RAAF Base, East Sale,

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GIPPSLAND Funeral Services’ premises in Sale has been bathed in blue to honour the lives of four police officers who were killed 12 months ago.

The incident, which claimed the lives of Constables Glen Humphris and Joshua Prestney, Senior Constable Kevin King and Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, was the single greatest loss of life in Victoria Police’s history.

Truck driver Mohinder Singh, 48, who was drugaffected and sleep-deprived when he crashed into the four officers, was sentenced to 22 years in jail earlier this month.

He was ordered to spend at least 18 years and six months behind bars.

Richard Pusey, the Porsche driver who was pulled over by the officers, is in custody as he awaits sentencing tomorrow, after pleading guilty to outraging public decency and other charges.

He notoriously swore as he filmed the final moments of a police officer as she died on Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway.

Gippsland Funeral Service’s premises on the Sale- A state memorial service to honour the lives of Maffra Rd, turns blue to honour four fallen police the four officers will be held this year on National officers.

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MID shutdown period AS the irrigation season nears its end, Southern Rural Water is advising Macalister district irrigators to begin preparing for the winter shutdown period.

The season will finish on May 15, and resume on August 15.

Each irrigation off-season, the water authority undertakes maintenance works on the channel systems that supply its irrigation districts.

From May 15, a program of maintenance and capital works will be undertaken to enhance the capacity of the irrigation network.

Some of the works will include draining channels to remove silt build-up and other obstructions; treating channels with approved herbicides to remove weeds; repairs to various assets and structures such as outlets, crossings, drainage culverts and flow regulators; and remodelling channels as part of the Macalister Irrigation District modernisation program.

The works will be complete by early August to allow the system to be recharged and irrigation supply to recommence by August 15.

Southern Rural Water said it would prioritise the safety of staff, customers and the local community, particularly with such a large winter works program scheduled.

The authority said maintenance of the channel delivery network was crucial to ensuring the network provided a reliable supply during the irrigation season.

Works will vary from site to site, and can include channel bank and gate repairs, bridge works, de-silting and weed control works.

To complete the works, sections of the irrigation network must be drained, meaning some customers will not have access to water from the channel network and will need to make alternative arrangements for water supply during the non-irrigation period.

Water from the channel network is only guaranteed during the irrigation season.

An increase in road traffic may also be experienced during works, so road users are being advised to take care while travelling on roads near works sites.

Acting manager of eastern water supply, Matt Cook, said with Lake Glenmaggie at 40 per cent full, there would be plenty of capacity for Macalister Irrigation District farmers to complete their final irrigations before the close

The Macalister irrigation season finishes on May 15, and will resume on August 15. of the season.

He said Lake Glenmaggie was a highly reliable storage, and irrigation demand had been slower this season, largely because of early rainfall.

“We had the confidence in the storage volumes to open this season with 100 per cent allocation,” he said.

“And good inflows subsequently enabled MID farmers to receive spill entitlement up until November 19 last year, using 25,000 megalitres during this period.

“This allowed them to then ‘reset’ their allocation for 100 per cent from November 20 onwards.”

Mr Cook reminded stock and domestic customers that the pipeline outlets, along with channel water, would not be available when the irrigation system was shut down for winter.

“Those relying on it will need to make alternative arrangements for the shutdown period to August 15,” he said.

Irrigators with questions about their allocation or access should phone the SRW water supply team on 1300 139 510.

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Foster St, Sale, was a temporary crime scene on Friday morning, after a high speed chase that began in Nar Nar Goon ended in an arrest in a Sale backyard.

Photos: Sarah Luke

High speed chase ends in arrest

Sale, and the vehicle came to a stop opposite Aqua Energy about 10am.

The male driver allegedly abandoned the vehicle on the corner of Elgin and Foster Sts, fleeing on foot and jumping over several property fences.

A foot chase ensued, before officers deployed a taser and arrested the man without incident.

Police say a search of the 30-year-old man’s car revealed a firearm, a large amount of cash, drugs and suspected stolen jewellery.

The Longwarry man allegedly tested positive for drugs, and was taken to Morwell police station for questioning.

Checks on the BMW X5 revealed it was stolen during a burglary in Burwood on Friday morning.

The investigation is continuing.

People who saw the incident or who have dash camera footage should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au

Police target Gippsland rail corridor in operation POLICE have issued a number of fines during an operation targeting criminal and anti-social behaviour on regional trains.

Operation Aurora ran on April 20 and 21, with Transit Safety Division officers, local uniform and plain clothes police teaming up with authorised officers to patrol V/Line trains and train stations from Southern Cross Station along the Gippsland rail corridor.

Officers conducted about 300 people checks and issued a number of penalty notices against the Public Transport Safety Act, including failing to hold a valid ticket and failing to produce evidence of concession.

Officers also focused on detecting and deterring commuter anti-social behaviour, crimes against people, property damage and vehicle crime, with patrols at train stations, including Drouin, Morwell and Traralgon Transit Safety Division Acting Detective Sergeant Luke Swift said Victoria Police did not tolerate violence or antisocial behaviour in any setting, and that included on public transport networks and transport hubs.

“We regularly run joint operations with V/ Line from Melbourne onto regional trains and at regional train stations,” he said.

“This operation was aimed at targeting anti-social

The stolen BMX X5 with its tyres blown out in Foster St, Sale.

Two are airlifted after crash on the Seaspray Rd

TWO men aged in their 20s were airlifted to Melbourne in a serious condition following a single vehicle accident on the Seaspray Rd on Saturday morning.

Police said the accident happened just before 4.40am on the Seaspray Rd near Stradbroke East Rd, when their vehicle left the road and

News to tell? Email behaviour and public order issues on the Gippsland rail corridor.

“The community has the right to feel safe, so we will continue to run these operations targeting those who do the wrong thing.”

Victoria Police encourages those who experience antisocial or criminal behaviour on or around public transport hubs to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 00 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

Victorians are reminded that fitted face masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn on public transport.

For non-urgent crime reporting, phone the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.

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A DRAMATIC high speed chase through Gippsland on Friday ended in Sale, when local police blew out the tyres of a stolen vehicle and jumped backyard fences to arrest a man.

The Police Air Wing was flying to an incident in Pakenham when they observed a white BMX X5 allegedly weaving in and out of traffic at up to 180 kilometres per hour on the Princes Highway about 8.45am.

Officers on the ground attempted to intercept the vehicle in Nar Nar Goon, but the driver allegedly failed to stop and continued to speed.

The air wing continued to follow the vehicle towards the Latrobe Valley and alerted officers on the ground,who deployed stop sticks in Traralgon and Rosedale, but the driver continued on.

Eye witnesses reported the car hurtling past The Wedge, Sale, at some speed, followed by several marked and unmarked police cars, and the police helicopter overhead.

Police successfully deployed stop sticks in Foster St,

A 30-year-old Longwarry man is arrested in relation to the car chase.

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Our Anzac Day in pictures

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In Golden Beach, more than 70 residents joined CFA volunteer members, and RAAF personnel from No. 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron and Joint Health Command.

Photo: Chris Young

Gavin O’Shannassy performs a Welcome to Country on the didgeridoo at Sale’s Anzac Day service.

Photo: Sarah Luke

Harry, Tom and Lucy Simpson about to lay wreaths at the Meerlieu memorial.

Photo: Deb Blennerhassett

Sale RSL’s Jack McMillan Leadership Award recipient Molly Hargreaves addresses the crowd at the Sale Anzac Day service.

Photo: Sarah Luke

Maffra Primary School students showed their respect for Australia’s servicemen and women last Thursday, as part of an early commemoration of Anzac Day that included a haunting rendition of The Last Post. Principal Mr Currie said he was proud of the respectful way the students took part in the event, with many making speeches and showing great leadership. Pictured, student school councillor and Year 6 student Imogen Forsythe speaking at the school’s service.

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Marching with Maffra Municipal Band, Maffra RSL member Sam Crothers and his granddaughters, St Mary’s Primary School students Georgia and Lucy Foat, flank drum major John Crockford during Maffra’s Anzac Day march.

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An eerie light shines as the sun rises on Maffra’s Anzac Day dawn service.

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Maffra RSL president Kevin Christensen addressed the crowd, member Sam Crothers read The Requiem, and Wellington Shire councillor Carolyn Crossley and youth councillor Amy Gotts laid wreaths.

A commemorative service was held at Golden Beach, hosted by Paradise Golden Beach Seniors, which was attended by more than 70 residents.

They joined CFA volunteers and RAAF staff from No 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron and Joint Health Command.

Squadron Leader Ze Goon from Joint Health Command, and David Jackson, former-RAAF air traffic control, were guest speakers.

Frank Johns played The Last Post and The Rouse on trombone, and wreaths were laid by RAAF, personnel CFA volunteers, Paradise Golden Beach Seniors, Golden Beach Men’s Shed and the community.

After a 12 month hiatus, the Meerlieu community found it particularly special to be able to hold an Anzac Day dawn service again this year.

The solemn service was opened by Meerlieu Hall president James Blandford,followed by a moving poem

by Ellie Caldwell called the The Rose of No Man’s Land.

Jeanette Blandford gave the commemorative address — an informative insight into the role of Australian nurses in World War 1, nearly outdone by a lone kookaburra laughing in the pine trees as the sun rose.

The Ode was read by Craig Bush, followed by a haunting rendition of The Last Post and The Rouse

by Emily Jackson on the trumpet, while Claudia and Chris Blandford raised the flag.

Wellington Shire councillor Jill Wood concluded the ceremony.

The crowd then moved to the town’s Lone Pine Memorial, where the names of the local men who lost their lives were read out by Dave Caldwell and wreaths were laid, including a wreath on behalf of the community laid by Jules and Carol Blandford.

Beginning at 4am, a crew of volunteers helped Lee Frew and Anthony Simpson cook a well-received gunfire breakfast for the 120-strong crowd.

A carrot cake competition was judged by local professional pastry chef Alf Enzinger and qualified local plumber (and bakery connoisseur) Simon Hunter.

Sue Vaughan placed first, followed closely by Zoe Blandford and Will Howden in second, and Carol Blandford in third, who all scored themselves some donated prizes from local businesses.

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Maffra RSL vice president Bob Miller, president Kevin Christensen and Wing Commander Andrew Daly wait for the 6am Maffra Anzac Day dawn service to begin.

Photo: Sam Crothers

Stratford RSL members marched a short distance this year because of COVID-19 restrictions, but still made an impressive sight.

Photo: Liz Bell

Corporal Elyse Duncis, Ryorke, aged eight, and Harry, seven, from 1st Stratford Scout Group, were proud Anzac Day attendees at Stratford’s Anzac Day service.

Photo: Liz Bell

A small but respectful crowd gathers at Stratford.

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Law firm lobbies against camping laws

A LAW firm is lobbying the government on behalf of farmers concerned for their businesses to make some changes to proposed legislation to allow camping on Crown land near rivers.

Farming groups fear the proposed new laws could cause environmental and economic devastation near Victoria’s water systems.

The new laws would allow people to access land through private properties (across government tracks).

For farmers who have licenses to use these waterfronts for livestock grazing, the potential issues are significant.

Property principal of marshalls+dent+wilmoth lawyers Andrew Power said the firm’s agribusiness clients were tremendously concerned about the effect of these proposed laws.

“There are many environmental, biosecurity and legal liability issues,” he said.

“For decades, the waterway ecosystems have been finely balanced with farming activities.

“But the proposed regulations have no practical solution for monitoring, regulating or prosecuting camping activities.

“It could be disastrous for livestock farmers when they already face significant environmental and economic challenges.”

Mr Power said farmers could be liable for any damage their livestock caused to humans.

“For example, it’s common for calving mothers to protect their young,” he said.

“Human waste is a threat to livestock because of the high chance of disease.

“Then there’s the risk of injury to livestock due to dogs, broken glass or holes dug by campers.

“On top of that, farmers must endure the threat

Farmers fear proposed laws to allow people to camp on Crown land adjoining their properties would cause environmental, biosecurity and legal liability issues. of fire outbreak and water contamination.”

Under existing arrangements, farmers must keep licensed Crown land free of pests and weeds, undertake fire protection, clear rubbish, pay

rates and taxes and build fences when required.

It’s feared campers may cause issues such as littering, property damage and fire hazards.

The current licence agreements would require

farmers to continue to bear these responsibilities, including the financial cost.

“We’re lobbying the government to include key measures in the new regulations which would help protect farmers, their livestock and livelihoods,” Mr Power said.

“For example, creating and delineating an increased number of campgrounds throughout Victoria (on a rotating basis) with basic facilities including proper emergency access tracks, signage, toilets, mobile networks, campfire areas and rubbish bins.

“Other measures should include a live phone application for check-in requirements at campsites, reducing the 28 maximum camping period to seven days, designating camping grounds at least 500 metres away from houses, and compulsory camper training in biosecurity and fire hazards.

“We’re also lobbying the government to build more safe tracks to minimise the risk of campers entering private farming properties to access campsites.

“If campers are injured on private property, there’s a risk of escalating insurance premiums, which will significantly add to the burden already shouldered by our primary producers.

“We’re asking the government to address this issue as well.”

The consultation period for the proposed regulations ended yesterday.

To find out more, or to work with marshalls+dent+wilmoth lawyers to develop a farm risk policy, phone the Benalla (or Melbourne, Mornington or Williamstown) office on 03 5746 4500, or visit www.mdlaw.com.au

Shoot out continues over duck hunting

DISCONTENT is still swirling around the 2021 duck hunting season opening, with proponents and opponents exasperated by the announcement to lift some, but not all, restrictions.

While the season’s original announcement placed a two birds per day bag limit and protected the chestnut and grey teal from being shot north of the Princes Highway, earlier this month the Game Management Authority increased the bag limit to

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five birds per day, and allowed teal to be hunted.

The authority also announced it would be changing its usual source of information from the independent Eastern Australian Waterbird Survey to data from a new helicopter survey, undertaken in November 2020 by “experienced wildlife consultants”.

The pilot aerial survey found an estimated total population of 2.5 million ducks across Victoria, after flying over 650 waterbodies — including wetlands and farm dams.

An evaluation of the program, conducted by the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research, found the aerial survey was “an effective way of counting ducks”.

All other arrangements will remain the same — the season will begin Wednesday, May 26, and span 20 days, closing 30 minutes after sunset on Monday, June 14. Start times will be delayed until 8am for the first five days of the season.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has called for the state government to open the season immediately, describing the original season announcement as “a political decision”.

“I said at the time that this decision flew in the face of evidence right around south-eastern Australia, indicating no particular threat to the duck population,” Mr O’Brien said.

“After increasing pressure on the Agriculture Minister to release the evidence this decision was based on, we are now seeing a backflip as that evidence comes to light.

“Even University of New South Wales waterbird expert, Professor Richard Kingsford, said last week that the overwhelming threat to duck numbers was not hunting, but loss of water in wetlands and rivers.

“With healthy duck numbers now acknowledged by the government, there’s no reason the season couldn’t start immediately.

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Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting are questioning why the Chestnut teal will now be able to be hunted, despite new data not differentiating between species. region, but when the government continues to ignore science and bows to a loud but small group of activists, it’s hunters and our local economy who pay the price.”

Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting recently sent a list of questions to the Game Management Authority’s chief executive Graeme Ford, asking for an explanation for the delayed decision to lessen restrictions.

The group asked why the authority had described its original long-term data sets — which found all waterbird and game bird indices were in serious decline — as “crucial”, but then scrapped 38 years of research in favour of data from a one-off count which only produced an estimated total number of ducks.

The group also questioned why the chestnut teal (which recorded low numbers in the Eastern Australian Waterbird Survey) was now able to be hunted, despite the helicopter count not differentiating between species.

A spokesperson for the group alleged Freedom of Information requests had proven Mr Ford and other senior staff within the taxpayer-funded regulator were duck shooters or members of hunting clubs themselves, until recently.

The spokesperson called for the recommendations to be scrutinised more closely, adding it was “high time the regulator was far more accountable”.

The group also recently took aim at East Gippsland MLC Melina Bath for “blindly” promoting Field and Game Australia and “the minority activity of bird shooting”, despite the fact many of her constituents — it says “arguably the vast majority” — were opposed.

A spokesperson for the organisation said there had been no cost-benefit analysis undertaken to support duck hunting, and for anyone in government to say otherwise was false.

Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting also tackled Ms Bath over her quoting in parliament of the total alleged spend by all types of recreational hunters ($356 million in 2019), instead of the portion relating specifically to duck shooter spend ($64.7 million), which actually “crashed” by 46 per

cent between 2013 and 2019.

A Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting spokesperson said Ms Bath had responded, saying she “disputes” some of its “assertions”, referring the organisation to MPs in its “own electorate”, despite many members of the group living in eastern Victoria.

“We carefully fact check everything we put in print and asked her to clarify what it is she disputes,” the spokesperson said.

“We are confident our ‘assertions’ are correct — in fact Ms Bath is clearly quoted in the latest Hansard as giving an incorrect economic figure from duck shooting and hunting for regional Victoria.”

In a March parliament sitting, the state government agreed to Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party MP Jeff Bourman’s motion to table all documents relation to duck season arrangements — a motion remarkably commended by politicians on both sides of the argument.

Mr Bourman has since announced he will present a petition in parliament calling for an extension to the season.

GMA listed Sale as the top town in Victoria for the total reported number of ducks harvested in 2020, despite the Environment Protection Authority Victoria’s warning not to consume ducks from the Heart Morass area because of the high levels of PFAS (per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances) found in local ducks.

According to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Region’s Economic Contribution of Recreational Hunting in Victoria report, released last year, recreational hunting contributed $8 million to Wellington Shire’s economy in 2019.

Duck hunting accounted for $3.1 million of this (a drop from $8.4 million in 2013), with $2.3 million spent in Sale specifically.

Wellington Shire contributed the third highest duck hunting expenditure to the state in 2019, behind Greater Melbourne ($22.7 million) and Greater Geelong ($4.3 million).

Details of the 2021 duck season, including wetland closures, are available via www.gma.vic.gov.au

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About 60 Gippslanders called for urgent action on federal climate change policy during a peaceful protest in Sale on Friday.

Photos: Liz Bell

Climate rally demands action

A CONTINGENT of about 60 residents from around Gippsland made their feelings on climate change clear on Friday.

The group marched down Sale’s Raymond St, holding placards en route to Gippsland MHR Darren Chester’s office chanting slogans like “Darren Chester, fossil fool” on the way.

The protesters delivered a petition of 270 names demanding government action on climate change to Mr Chester’s office.

Spokeswoman for Wellington Climate Action Network, Jillian Carroll, said the group wanted to raise local consciousness about the urgent need for climate change action, and for the federal government to set “real” targets.

“We’d love Mr Chester to take a cue from Biden who is leading the charge globally to reduce emissions, and for the government to have a target to at least 2030,” she said.

“He (Chester) took part in the Biden summit yesterday, but you know others like the US, Japan and the UK are talking about halving emissions by 2035.

“But at the moment there’s nothing — we have no targets, we have no policy.

“We need a commitment to a target, but then we need a commitment to the technology to achieve

Wellington Climate Action Network’s numbers are increasing at each rally, representing the growing concern about climate change locally. a target.”

Ms Carroll said Wellington Climate Action Network members were not happy with the government inaction and the apparent subservience to the fossil fuel industry.

“This is a good turnout; our numbers are growing

and the voices are getting louder,” she said.

“East Gippsland went up in smoke last year — they have to start listening.”

Ms Carroll said politicians were “playing pathetic political games to appease the right-wing nutjobs of the party who have been holding back the debate.”

Council to sell Temple St and airport properties

WELLINGTON Shire Council will look to sell properties in Heyfield and West Sale Airport.

Council will advertise its intention to sell the two properties.

Council has deemed a property on Temple St, Heyfield, as surplus to requirements.

The site 373 square metre site has a 1960s brick veneer building, containing office space at the front and a one-bedroom unit at the rear.

The property was previously used by Central Gippsland Health as a maternal and child health centre, but the service relocated some time ago.

The rear unit had also been used as residential accommodation.

The property has been vacant since both tenants finished their tenancies.

If no objections are received, council will offer the land for sale at or above the current market value.

Council had received requests for community use, but commercial zoning makes it more suitable for commercial or business use.

Council is also planning to sell a vacant 1.903 hectare site onWilliams Drive,Fulham,for or above market value.

The sale would be for an aviation-related development.

Councillor Ian Bye said improvements atWest Sale Airport, including the extension of the runway and installation of new lighting, made it more attractive for investment.

“This is an exciting opportunity for a business to come and purchase some land,” he said.

“It is confidential who the purchaser is, but we can say though it is for an aviation-related development.”

Council will progress the sale if no objections are received.

AN investigation into a recent fatal accident near Stratford is still underway.

The Department of Transport’s Gippsland director Sara Rhodes-Ward confirmed to the Gippsland Times last week the department was working with Victoria Police to investigate the circumstances that led to the recent fatal collision at the intersection of Airly Rd, MaffraStratford Rd and the Princes Highway.

The cause of the crash is yet to be determined. The investigation relates only to the intersection where the fatal crash occurred.

The Department of Transport is not conducting a Wellington Shire-wide road safety review.

A woman was killed last month when her vehicle and a logging truck collided at the Airly Rd, Princes Highway intersection.

A 93-year-old male driver was also recently fined for failing to give way at the MaffraStratford Rd intersection, after colliding with another car heading east on the Princes Highway.

The department has previously urged drivers to obey the road signs following driver confusion surrounding the Stratford-Maffra Rd and Princes Highway intersection.

The intersection of Stratford-Maffra Rd with the Princes Highway is marked as a ‘give way’ intersection.

Vehicles approaching the intersection must give way to any vehicle already in, entering or approaching an intersection.

The area to the left hand side of the intersection approach is marked with white hatching, intended to slow approaching vehicles and encourage drivers to safely obey the ‘give way’ sign before entering the intersection.

Failing to correctly obey the road rules at a give way sign can result in a penalty of $495 and three demerit points.

People urged to clean their CCTV cameras LOCAL police are urging householders and business owners to clean their CCTV cameras, to increase the chances of catching offenders should an incident occur.

A police spokesperson said in recent weeks, local people had helped solve crimes after providing CCTV footage.

However images on some cameras have not been quite so clear.

Police are urging people to make sure their cameras are clean and clear, by applying surface spray around the area (not directly onto the cameras) and wiping over lenses with a glass cleaner and soft cloth.

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Shakespeare Festival Faire Day Sunday

Neighbourhood Watch STRATFORD and District Neighbourhood Watch will meet in the Segue Community Hub, Tyers St, tomorrow, from 7.30pm.

All residents are invited to attend.

Family history help SALE and District Family History group, meets in the historic Temperance Hall at 78 Macalister St, Sale.

Resources held by the group include Victorian birth indexes to 1920, deaths to 1985, marriages to 1942, Victorian Inquest indexes, immigration to Victoria indexes from 1852 to 1879 and a large collection of indexes from interstate and overseas.

Group holdings include historic maps, numerous local photo images, school and cemetery records, a large collection of published family histories and local history books.

Local history books published by the group include the much-in-demand Pioneer Index book of the Sale and District 1848-1900, Pub Crawl a detailed history of the hotels of Sale, The Heart Book about the Heart district adjacent to Sale, St Helens and Other Private Hospitals of Sale, a history of the Sale Cenotaph and the February 1913 autograph book of the Sale and District Pioneering Association’s first reunion.

The group’s rooms are open to the public on Fridays from 10am until 4pm, and meetings are held on the second Friday of each month from 3pm.

The group acts in accordance with current government COVID-19 regulations.

For more information, phone 0428 411 603, or visit the group’s Facebook page.

The theatrics of the Stratford Shakespeare on the River Festival are always at the fore on Faire Day, to be held this Sunday, May 2, in Stratford.

THE Stratford Shakespeare on the River Festival Medieval Faire Day and Makers Markets this Sunday will be held on the Village Green, at the corner of Dixon St and Railway Reserve Rd. There will be children’s games on the Village Green, opposite the train station, local stalls and demonstrations, street performers, exhibitions, the ever-popular Bard’s Pop-Up Bar and music by the Singer, Songwriters, Storytellers Stratford.

The Community Of Lost Trades (Arts COLT) will be a focal point for artisans and crafters.

To celebrate this year’s festival focus on the great Julius Caesar, there will be a demonstration by Legio XVII Gallica — a Roman re-enactment group that hails from Metung.

The Medieval Faire Day will be a chance for the group to show off its sword training and marching drills.

There will also be a licensed bar open, with live bands performing throughout the day.

The popular Faire Day marks the mid-point of the two week annual festival, which has a host of activities to suit all tastes.

For tickets and all things Shakespeare, visit stratfordshakespeare.com.au

The Red Cross Australia opportunity shop in Raymond St, Sale, has displayed a striking tribute to Anzac Day and the sacrifices of those who served in wartime.

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THE Red Cross Australia opportunity shop in Raymond St, Sale, went all out to pay tribute to the sacrifices of those who served in wartime.

Store manager Wanda Sulter used her creative talents to dress the window using a mix of donations of uniforms and an RAAF uniform on loan.

“The Red Cross is aligned to the Armed Forces, and we’ve been blessed with these donations and uniforms on loan,” Ms Sulter said.

“Every year I try to do something special so that the window stands out for Anzac Day.” The window display will be changed today.

CFA members Graham Wigg (kneeling) and Jim McLeod (in uniform) thank Sale Men’s Shed participants Lenny Scheetz, Drew Wigg, Rolf Smyrek, Phil Romain, Phil Armstrong and Scott Parker for their work on the Fire Safe Kids house prop.

‘House’ helps teach children about fire TWO Sale community groups recently joined forces in a project to assist the delivery of fire education to local school children.

In an effort to improve on its Fire Safe Kids programs, Sale’s CFA brigade contacted Sale Men’s Shed members to see if they could build a prop to use in demonstrations to kindergarten and primary schoolaged children.

Of course, Sale Men’s Shed

participants were only too happy to oblige, and over two or three weeks built a moveable ‘’house’’, complete with windows and spinning ‘flames’ that children could squirt with a hose.

CFA volunteer Graeme Wigg said the prop was built to the CFA’s specifications, and would help to deliver hands-on lessons that engaged the children and gave them vital fire safety knowledge and skills that they would remember.

The CFA delivers the Fire Safe Kids program to kindergartens and primary and secondary schools around the shire, either at its Raymond St premises or at schools.

The primary aged lessons focus on identifying ‘hot spots’ or fire hazards around the home, developing home fire escape plans, extinguishing clothing fires, treating burn injuries and the science behind fire.

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For pre-primary children the lessons focus on the need to get out, find a safe place and call for help if there is a fire.

They also aim to make children familiar with firefighters and their role in the community.

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A countback to fill councillor vacancy next month

Dr David Monash (left) with staff from the new Wellington Respiratory Vaccination Clinic’s Vaccination Clinic, celebrate the official opening.

Respiratory clinic expands for COVID vaccine rollout THE expansion of the Wellington Respiratory Clinic to include a new vaccination facility will allow up to 300 patients to be vaccinated each day.

Doctors are hoping the federallyfunded facility, which is currently vaccinating about 50 people a day, will be vaccinating at capacity once the federal government moves to the next phase and allows people aged 50 and older to be vaccinated.

The new vaccination clinic is fully staffed and comprises four vaccination rooms and a before and after

vaccine reception room.

Each vaccination nurses has a separate receptionist to complete the paperwork, and the clinic has casual staff who can be called up as the need demands.

The new facility is a welcome addition to the respiratory assessment clinic that opened in May 2020 as one six federal government-funded assessment clinics set up across Gippsland.

Wellington Respiratory Clinic is operated by Inglis Medical Centre at 12 Inglis St, Sale, in a separate

part of the medical centre to ensure any suspected cases of COVID-19 are managed in a dedicated isolated clinic.

Dr David Monash said the vaccination clinic was separate to the respiratory clinic and the medical centre, and was accessed from the medical centre’s car park.

“We think we’ll be vaccinating until at least June next year, so this separate vaccination clinic is a great boost to our services,” he said.

“After that we will look at other uses for the house, and I’m sure it

will be well utilised”.

Dr Monash said once no longer needed for vaccinations, the new vaccination clinic could house the HeadtoHelp Wellington mental health service currently operating from a different building next to the Inglis Medical Clinic.

Last week, Dr Monash joined local doctors to urge residents to have confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine program as Victorian vaccination rates plummet and “misinformation” about safety spreads.

A COUNTBACK procedure will be held to fill a councillor vacancy in Wellington Shire Council’s Northern Ward, following the recent death of Malcolm Hole.

The countback will take place on Wednesday, May 12, at 10.30am.

The vacancy will be filled by a countback of all formal votes from the 2020 council election, instead of voters voting in a by-election.

Votes will be redistributed to candidates who were unsuccessful at that general election, and who remain eligible to participate in the countback, to fill the extraordinary vacancy.

Only two candidates from last year’s election were unsuccessful in the Northern Ward— Carmel Ripper and Christos Iliopoulos.

Election manager Charmaine Morel said the countback would be based on the proportional representation method of counting.

“The candidate who achieves the quota will be elected,” she said.

“If no participating candidate achieves the quota, the candidate with the highest number of countback votes will be elected.”

The countback will be held online via Cisco Webex. A link will be made available on the VEC website from 9.30am on May 12, on the Northern Ward countback page.

Electric bike handed in SALE police are seeking the owner of an electric bike which was handed in on March 29.

If someone suspects it may be their bike, they can phone Senior Constable Goodrich at Sale police on 5142 2200, with identifying information.

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Building works at Cameron Sporting Complex’s indoor stadium are complete, and Maffra Gymnastics moved back in recently, ready to recommence classes and training with more floor area for gymnastics and roof space for trampolining. The upgrades also include two indoor multipurpose courts for netball, basketball and volleyball, new change rooms, redeveloped amenities, storage areas, improved accessibility and permanent seating to allow for 1000 people. Overall works are scheduled to be complete by June. coordinated and integrated growth of 294 hectares of land within the nominated growth area to the north of Sale over the next 20 years.

Detailed work continued to be finalised in the preparation of the associated infrastructure funding arrangement, which will seek to equitably apportion the costs associated with the required key infrastructure provision across the growth area.

Council anticipated feedback on the contributions arrangement will be sought from landowners during the first half of this year before any formal consideration by council.

Council is now working through feedback into the draft Port of Sale Master Plan.

Council officers are working with relevant state authorities to address issues related to the West Sale and Wurruk Industrial Land Strategy.

A action recommended in the

strategy was the preparation of detailed technical reports to address issues relating to cultural heritage, vegetation, drainage and traffic matters.

Draft technical reports has been completed and reviewed by council officers.

The recommendations of the draft reports have identified a number of matters that require further detailed consideration.

A discussion paper for the Maffra Structure Plan has go through a six-week period of public exhibition.

The feedback will inform the preparation of the plan, which will direct council’s planning for the coordinated growth of Maffra.

As part of council’s Residential Land Supply Stocktake, looking into the availability of land for residential development across the shore, stakeholders will be consulted during April and May.

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PROGRESS is being made on capital works projects across Wellington Shire.

Up to March 31, 53 projects on council’s 2020-21 capital works program were at practical completion, 59 more were underway and 24 had contracts awarded.

Twenty-nine projects were in pre-planning.

Building works at the Cameron Sporting Complex indoor stadium in Maffra have been completed.

The construction of sealed road across Port Albert is progressing well and is expected to be completed in August. Other street construction works covered by a special charge scheme — in Guthridge Parade, Sale; Cooper Crescent, Maffra, and Lloyd St, Stratford — are expected to be completed in June.

The multi-year Sale Oval changeroom development works are progressing with the changeroom upgrade completed.

The Briagolong Recreation Reserve traffic management and pony club redevelopment is due to be completed this month.

Council recorded a $19.89 million surplus for the financial year to March 31, compared to $22.73 million in the 2020-21 budget, with some of the difference lower than expected grants.

Council forecast an end of year surplus of $9.1 million, slightly above what was predicted in the 2020-21 budget.

Council will collect feedback on a funding agreement for infrastructure in a growth area to the north of Sale.

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Briag PS celebrates 150 years BRIAGOLONG Primary School is inviting former and current students and the wider school community to its 150th birthday celebrations this Sunday.

The Rural School no. 71 was opened in February 1871 on what was then known as Top Plain, and is thought to be the second school to open in the district.

No government funding was available, and a wooden building was constructed by the local community.

Later that year, the school was vested in the recently established Board of Education, funding was made available and a contract was awarded to build a new brick school, which now forms a central part of the school.

The first head teacher was William Parker, with an enrolment of fewer than 20 students.

But teaching wasn’t the only concern back in the day, with the head teacher fulfilling several roles, including deputy registrar of births and deaths until 1884, and running the post office up until 1893.

Mr Parker was succeeded by Margaret Fitzgerald in 1873.

By 1900 the number of students at Briagolong Primary School had risen to 100, and a component of nature study and horticulture was introduced into the curriculum.

The school continued with the gardening theme into the 2010s, when a Stephanie Alexander garden and cooking facility was built.

In the early days, holidays were often determined by the needs of family farms.

Holidays were usually given at the discretion of the teacher releasing the children to help at home with picking hops, which was a local industry.

A teacher’s residence was built in 1873 using and remodelling an old wooden classroom, and a wooden extension was added to the brick building in 1914.

The school has continued to expand, initially with the introduction of portable classrooms, then in the 1990s when the local community built a mudbrick art space.

In the 2010s, the Building the Education Revolution program resulted in new permanent classrooms added, and a refurbished office and staff room.

Epidemics are not a new phenomenon, and in 1914 the number of students dropped from 100 to 10 because of a measles outbreak, while in 1937 polio resulted in the school again closing.

Briagolong Primary School principal Mark Donald, Year 1 students Scarlett Carr and Henri Hart (front) and Year 5 students Ebonie Dias and Jack Taylor, enjoy the school’s new sensory garden. They invite former and current students and the wider school community to celebrate the school’s 150-year history this Sunday.

Photo: Liz Bell An attempt to consolidate the school with others in the region in the 1950s was met with opposition by the local community, and as a result when the Boisdale Consolidated school opened in April 1954, Briagolong Primary School continued to operate independently.

As the school embarks on its 150th year, principal Mark Donald said it continued to flourish and provide children with an environment that felt typical of a small country town, but with modern day facilities.

Visitors are welcomed at the front gate by a recently-upgraded entrance, new front garden and walkway with seating, and towards the rear of the school there is a brand new sensory garden filled with a mix of fragrant and attractive plants either side of a dry river bed, tying the school in with the surrounds of the Blue Pool and nearby quarries.

Other improvements to the grounds during the past couple of years have included the installation of a new playground, chosen by and fundraised for by the students and community, as well as a new sport shed to house equipment and ‘human-powered

vehicles’.

Mr Donald said the school continued to have a strong focus around literacy and numeracy, providing students with a literature-rich environment that contributed to results that were consistently above the state average.

“Students in the upper levels have one-on-one access to IT devices and the junior levels have one device for every two students,” he said.

“An in-depth specialist program runs each week, with all students participating in art, music and physical education.

“Biannual school productions and the human powered vehicle program give students an extra chance to participate in extra-curricular activities and link in with already strong community ties.”

Mr Donald said Briagolong Primary School had always prided itself on its community links and its efforts to instil this in the student population.

“Not only do the students represent the school, they have a sense of pride knowing that they also represent their town,” he said.

“After a tumultuous past two years where they

have endured the Gippsland bushfires and COVID19, the school has managed to navigate these and continue to grow in all facets.”

After tackling COVID head-on and providing an engaging online program, the school was recognised for its efforts, and a staff representative was invited to Government House.

Students and staff are inviting people — including prospective families for 2022 — to celebrate with them, as well as to go along and enjoy the festivities.

The celebrations will begin at 11am, with the opening of a 1996 time capsule from noon.

After that, there will be speeches, performances and a cake-cutting at 1.15pm.

There will also be historical and photographic displays, the opening of the new sensory garden and a barbecue lunch provided.

The celebrations will finish about 3pm.

People can register interest in the event, or request to tour the school on another date, by phoning 5145 5260, or emailing briagolong.ps@ education.vic.gov.au

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Catholic College Sale student Madeline Youl and Gippsland MHR Darren Chester check out a RAAF Boeing business jet at RAAF Base, East Sale.

Influenza vaccines are free for all children aged six months to under five years. Influenza vaccines are given as a needle, usually in the leg or arm. Your child can get an influenza vaccine either on its own or at the same time as their age-specific vaccinations.

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CATHOLIC College Sale student Madeline Youl was able to check out a RAAF Boeing business jet recently at RAAF Base, East Sale, and investigate her dream of joining the Australian Defence Force as a RAAF air crew attendant.

After Madeline told Gippsland MHR Darren Chester about her aspirations,

he organised a tour of the jet for her.

Madeline is currently involved with the RAAF cadets and has a keen interest in joining the Australian Defence Force.

The tour provided her with the opportunity to speak with current Australian Defence Force serving members.

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Cadets is supported by RAAF and aims to inspire young Australians, like Madeline, to seek a career in the Australian Defence Force.

Mr Chester said the Air Force cadets fostered qualities that would “enable cadets to become responsible young adults who make valuable contributions to the community”.

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Riders stop at the pub

Rosedale Men’s Shed back ROSEDALE Men’s Shed is up and running again, and new members and visitors are welcome.

On Tuesdays, the shed will now open from 10am for men only, and then will open to all after 11am, with lunch about noon.

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 2pm.

At the next meeting, members will nominate for positions vacant.

Heyfield car boot sale THE Heyfield Community Market and Car Boot Sale will be held on Saturday morning at John Graves Memorial Park, Temple St. Cakes, baked goods, Devonshire teas, books and barbecued food will be available to buy.

The event will also provide a convenient way for householders to offer their surplus goods for sale.

For more information phone Ray on 5148 3408.

It was a beautiful Sunday for a ride, finishing with a delicious lunch at the Briagolong Hotel.

RIDERS and their horses from the Tambo Upper Trail Riding Club headed to Briagolong recently, stopping at the town’s pub for lunch after a twohour ride.

The group took old stock routes and meandered along bush tracks and farmland before stopping at the hotel, where they tied their horses up behind the building.

Photo: Liz Bell

The club’s rides are held on the third Sunday of the month and are suitable for most standards.

For information, phone Caz Driscoll on 0408 963 667 or Sue Callinan on 0412 526 121.

Creative arts exhibition in Sale a great success

THE North Gippsland CWA Group’s Creative Arts exhibition, held in the Skeen Pavilion at Sale Showgrounds, has been declared a success by members who attended.

As well as viewing some exquisite craft, there was a cake and plant stall, delicious morning and afternoon teas, and bought lunches enjoyed.

Avon CWA’s Wendy Walsh had a fantastic day, winning trophies for the overall highest aggregate, equal highest aggregate dressmaking, with Ann Harrison, highest aggregate cooking, highest aggregate jams and sauces, highest aggregate new member, and home industries highest aggregate categories.

Sale Starlight won the most points for branches of 10 members and under, Maffra won the most points for branches between 10 and 20 members by one point over Giffard, while Avon won the most points for branches over 20 members.

The event took thousands of hours of work by members, who made the items displayed, and from the committee, which ensured everything was in place to make it as successful as possible. The North Gippsland CWA Group thanked sponsors and volunteers for their support.

Recently, the group held an event to raise awareness and money for the Associated Country Women of the World, an International non-governmental organisation representing more than nine million women.

Each year member associations hold a Woman Walk the World event to remember their sisters in other, sometimes poorer, countries.

Beginning next month, the North Gippsland CWA Group will have craft and hobby days on the first Thursday of each month.

Next month’s craft will be card-making.

For more information email northgippslandcwa@gmail.com to attend, or phone 0413 569 954.

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MAFFRA Cancer Council volunteer unit will have its annual meeting tonight in the Maffra Community Sports Club meeting room from 7pm. New members are welcome.

MAFFRA Hospital Auxiliary has been fortunate to receive a donation from a family in memory of their late mother. As the auxiliary has been restricted in its activities during the past 12 months, this is a particularly opportune and generous donation which will be used to buy specialised items for the benefit of the hospital’s McDonald Wing residents. The auxiliary will next meet on Friday, June 11, and welcomes new members. For more information, phone Ruth Ralph on 0409 004 745.

ST Vincent de Paul monthly garage sale will take place on Saturday in the Jack Kelly Store, Laura St, Maffra, from 9am.

MAFFRA Rotary Club Community Market will be held on Sunday at the Island Reserve, McMahon Drive, at the back of the Woolworths car park, from 9am until 12.30pm. Everyone is welcome.

Avon CWA’s Wendy Walsh had a fantastic day at a recent CWA exhibition, winning trophies for the overall highest aggregate, equal highest aggregate dressmaking, highest aggregate cooking, highest aggregate jams and sauces, highest aggregate.

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Queen tribute at The Wedge

FOLLOWING a hugely successful 2019 sell-out tour, Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody is returning with a band new show in 2021, combining Queen’s greatest hits and a few of the most popular songs on their albums.

Queen was among the greatest rock bands of the 20th Century, led by charismatic and flamboyant performer Freddie Mercury.

Freddie Mercury impersonator Thomas Crane, with his hot band Bohemian Rhapsody, bring back to life the visual excitement, sound and stage energy of a Queen concert.

The show will feature great hits like We Will Rock You, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Are The Champions, Radio Ga Ga, A Kind of Magic, I Want To Break Free, Another One Bites the Dust and Bohemian Rhapsody.

Tickets cost $69.90 for adults, $64.90 for concession and seniors, $49.90 for children (aged under 15) and $59.90 for members.

Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody will take to the stage at The Wedge, Sale, this Saturday from 8pm.

Aura Go will perform concerti

by Carl Philipp Emmanuel and Johann Christian Bach in Sale tomorrow night.

The Brothers Bach

IMAGINE, for a second, that Johann Sebastian Bach was your father.

Imagine a childhood filled with the greatest music of the Baroque, surrounded by your hyper-musical siblings and being immersively mentored by one of western music’s true geniuses.

William Hennessy has curated an exquisite concert from the music of three of Bach’s sons: his eldest, wild child Wilhelm Friedemann; his most famous, Carl Philipp Emmanuel; and his youngest, Johann Christian.

Each in their own way forged extraordinary musical paths into the classical period.

Lauded for her “fearless performance” by the New York Times, pianist Aura Go returns to the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra for performances of concerti by CPE and JC Bach.

The Brothers Bach will be performed in The Wedge, Sale, tomorrow from 8pm.

Tickets cost $49 for adults, $47 seniors, $43 concession, $30 under 30s and $21 children under 15, and are available by phoning 5143 3200, visiting www.thewedge.com.au or the box office at 100 Foster St, Sale.

Raunchy musical parody in Sale

THE hilarious and sexy 50 Shades! The Musical Parody is coming to The Wedge, Sale.

Following sold out shows in New York and Las Vegas, this laugh-out-loud romp will have audience members rolling on the floor, dancing in the aisles and begging for more.

50 Shades! The Musical Parody explores the steamy relationship between the well-known characters, as seen through the eyes of three women in a book club.

As they devour the novel, the characters’ affair comes to life around them.

Suitable for ages 18 plus, as the performance contains adult themes and explicit language. It also has strobe lighting, haze and smoke effects.

50 Shades! The Musical Parody will be held next Tuesday, May 4.

Tickets cost between $48 and $59, available by phoning The Wedge on 5143 3200, visiting www. thewedge.com.au or the box office at 100 Foster St, Sale.

Davidson Bros at Valencia

GIPPSLAND-based act the Davidson Brothers will play at Valencia Hall next month.

The Davidson Brothers grew up in Yinnar, and now have five Australian Country Music Awards (Golden Guitars) to their name and a handful of Australian Bluegrass Championship titles.

They are favourites at folk and country festivals nationwide, taking the music they love to a whole new generation of music lovers.

They have toured extensively throughout Australia, Europe and America, and represented Australia at the IBMA World of Bluegrass in the United States (2004, 2009, 2014, 2018) and headlined at the European World of Bluegrass in The Netherlands.

The pair has had the honour of being invited to perform backto-back with Ralph Stanley, performing at Bill Monroe’s childhood home in Kentucky, and have presented at the 2010 International Bluegrass Awards in Nashvillie’s historic Ryman Auditorium.

Troy Cassar-Daley describes them as being “the best young bluegrass pickers we have seen for a long while in Australia and a very exciting live act.”

The Davidson Brothers will grace Valencia Hall’s stage on Saturday, May 29, from 7.30pm.

Audience members can take their own drinks.

Tickets cost $30, and bookings are essential on 5145 4428 or 0439 454 428.

Across the universe Celestial Bodies, now showing at Briagolong Art Gallery, presents local artist Deborah Milligan’s personal love affair with the universe.

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LOCAL artist Deborah Milligan currently has a solo exhibition, Celestial Bodies, at Briagolong Art Gallery.

“People have long been fascinated by the heavens,” Ms Milligan said.

“I have fond childhood memories of many nights spent gazing up at the stars through a telescope using a hand-ground mirror that my dad made.

“The mystery and excitement have held me ever since. This exhibition presents my personal love affair with the universe,our galaxy,and the celestial bodies within.”

This exhibition of paintings and prints is a new body of work, but it explores a familiar theme for the artist.

“I have been working on themes exploring our place in the universe for a long time now — the concept won’t leave me alone,” Ms Milligan said.

“I just have to keep exploring it and finding new ways to think about it.

“It is not simply a depiction of planetary bodies.

“I am fascinated by the slippage where science and spirituality touch — those points of similarity

and difference where theories rub up against each other and cause a bit of friction.

“Our ancestors may have viewed the stars as light shining through pinholes in a canopy above a flat Earth, but today our thinking about the universe incorporates quantum physics, as well as spiritual concepts like the ‘pause between the breath’ of Hinduism and ‘the God within’.”

The exhibition finishes this Sunday.

Ms Milligan has also been selected as a finalist in the Burnie Print Prize,with that exhibition running concurrently at the Burnie Regional Art Gallery in Tasmania.Her work was also seen recently in‘Artist Proof:The Collective Spirit of Freestone Press’ at the Gippsland Art Gallery in Sale.

“I feel like my arts practice is at a very exciting stage at the moment — all the threads are coming together and I am now in a position where I can spend plenty of time in the studio,painting,printing, experimenting and honing my craft. I’m loving it,” Ms Milligan said.

Briagolong Art Gallery is open weekends and public holidays from 11am to 4pm.

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Headmistress memorabilia comes home to school

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Sale Art Circle open day is on tomorrow SALE Art Circle is inviting the community to an open day tomorrow.

Interested people will be able to go along and meet new people, enjoy a cuppa and discover what the group is all about.

There will be short information sessions throughout the morning, with group members using oils, acrylics and water colours.

A local artist talk will about the processes involved to produce her artwork.

The open day will be held at the Gwen Webb Hall, Market St, Sale between 10am and noon.

It will be free, with finger food, tea and coffee provided.

Sale Art Circle is a newly-formed art group which meets weekly to practise their art and socialise in a friendly and vibrant environment.

Anyone new to drawing, painting or any other form of art, as well as experienced artists, are welcome.

For more details, phone Sandy on 0402 638 851 or search for ‘Sale Art Circle’ on Facebook and join the group for more information.

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Gippsland Grammar principal Leisa Harper and school archivist Tim Gibson with Lorna Sparrow’s MBE and certificate, signed by the Queen and Prince Philip.

Gippsland Grammar princi- amazing lady, and this gift will pal Leisa Harper and archivist receive appropriate recogniTim Gibson proudly accepted tion,” he added. the treasures.

Gippsland Grammar was “The school is both honoured established in 1924 and and delighted to accept these principal Leisa Harper said wonderful artefacts,” Mr generations of Gippslanders Gibson said. had been through its doors.

“To have all of Miss Lorna “There are stories of Sparrow’s degree certificates, inspiration throughout our her MBE in its original box, community,” she said. various correspondence “Being connected to this written to her including a great school and its amazing telegram from then Prime historic story is an honour, Minister Robert Menzies, as not only for me, but for each well as other precious papers and every student who is here is just incredible — all these today, who have been before housed in Lorna’s own working and who will be inspired by briefcase. this school in the future.

Mr Gibson said the school “The connection is real, and would cherish the items and so is the sense of belonging.” house them for the school Mrs Harper said the school community to view and enjoy. had begun planning its 100th “Lorna Sparrow was an birthday celebrations.

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GIPPSLAND Grammar has been presented MBE medals originally awarded to a former headmistress.

Former student Judith Ruse (nee Matthew), the niece of the late Miss Lorna Sparrow, head of St Anne’s Church of England Girls Grammar School in Sale from 1943-1975, gave the school Miss Sparrow’s briefcase full of school memorabilia.

Among the historic treasures was her Member of the British Empire Medal (MBE) awarded

by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth for outstanding service to the school community.

Miss Sparrow died in 1993, leaving her possessions to her niece.

Mrs Ruse said the artefacts and documents painted a complete educational picture of Miss Sparrow, and it was only right she presented them ‘back’ to the school.

“It’s the full sequence, not only have you got the MBE but her teacher’s registration ... all the references she used to apply for the job (in Sale) and some of those people were, in their day, absolute educational heavyweights. “... there’s letters of congratulations from people like the Governor General, Victorian Governor, Prime Minister Robert Menzies and Victorian Premier and leaders of the different political parties, Herbert Hyland I remember.”

The actual MBE certificate was signed by the Queen and Prince Philip on New Year’s Day, 1964. It was in its original envelope posted from Canberra.

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in vet care at A one-stop shop for Excellence Gld Veterinary Hospital window furnishings FOR those looking to dress up windows, Inside Out Window Furnishings, based in Sale, is a one-stop shop.

It offers made-to-measure roller, Roman, honeycomb and pleated blinds, shutters, pelmets, drapes and sheers.

External awnings include Ziptrak, MagnaTrack and folding arm awnings — and there’s the option of motorisation for all internal and external products.

For those unsure if everything will match perfectly, Inside Out Window Furnishings also offers wallpaper, upholstery and interior decorating advice.

While many businesses have experienced difficulty obtaining stock during COVID-19 disruptions, for Inside Out Window Furnishings, it’s been pretty much plain sailing.

“We’ve faced very few challenges due to the fact that 99 per cent of all our blinds are manufactured here in Australia,” Ms Fraser said.

Inside Out Window Furnishings has an experienced team of people, led by

owner and qualified interior designer Amy Fraser.

Installer Anthony Cozzi has more than 25 years experience, and sales assistants Kristy Bicknell and Clare Howson are friendly locals who love to help with product selection in-store.

Ms Fraser bought the business from the previous owners in 2017.

It previously traded as

Window Gallery at 89 Foster St, but is now located at Shop 2, 126 Foster St. “We have owned the business for almost four years, but the inspiration for moving the showroom and rebranding was to reflect our personal style, better accessibility for our customers and the ability to showcase more product lines,” Ms Fraser said.

The new location has provided the shop with greater visibility, and has allowed it to showcase more products, while being close to other like-minded businesses like Lighthouse and Co. And customers can look forward to an enhanced experience when visiting Inside Out Window Furnishings.

“We are still working on our showroom, with more displays being set up in the next few months,” Ms Fraser said.

There’s also more parking for customers at the new location.

Inside Out Window Furnishings is at Shop 2, 126 Foster St, Sale. Phone 5144 2697.

At Inside Out Gallery we are committed to only the best quality and service which is why we use a manufacturer that makes their shutters in Australia!

IF you have pets or farm animals, at some point you’ll need a vet.

Gippsland Veterinary Hospital offers a broad range of services, with three clinics — in Sale and Maffra, and its equine centre.

It offers veterinary services to all pets and production animals, from routine treatments through to specialised surgeries.

These include, but are not limited to, orthopaedic and reproduction-related surgeries, complex soft tissue surgeries and colic surgery for horses.

And services are set to expand even more.

A Gippsland Veterinary Hospital spokesperson said the Maffra clinic was currently undergoing some significant renovations to ensure it could move forward and provide exceptional care and service in veterinary that were currently unavailable this side of Melbourne.

“We are getting a CT machine for diagnostics,” the spokesperson confirmed.

“We are extending to include a purpose-built hydrotherapy room and grooming facility.

“We also will be increasing our hospital ward capabilities to ensure we can facilitate the growing numbers of pets in the local area, as well as those that will travel to us for specialised treatments and surgery.

“And we will also increase our surgery space to include a specialised dental room, as well as upgrade our surgery facilities to be state-of-the-art.”

Gippsland Veterinary Hospital has a large team of highly experienced veterinarians, vet nurses and administration team members, with extra sets of hands from people undergoing placements to learn from the vast knowledge that they possess.

Peace of mind is offered, with 24/7 emergency treatment available.

With the pandemic keeping more people home, many local families have found it a good time to introduce new furry family members to the mix.

That has meant that kitten and puppy visits to Gippsland Veterinary Hospital have increased.

Otherwise, on a practical level, the pandemic has not changed things much, according to a hospital spokesperson.

“Given our staff are trained to handle contagious and hazardous material, we found the changes to our day-to-day work life minimal, and felt that we could provide the same amazing service to our clients and patients,” the spokesperson said.

However one challenge that stood was ensuring the mental health of all staff.

“The veterinary industry is a stressful and

emotional environment, and requires the ability to debrief and find support in others,” the spokesperson said.

“Many of our vet staff are not locals, and have moved here with no friends or family for support — so their work colleagues provided the majority of their first friendship groups.

“With the inability to socialise and spend social downtime outside of the clinic, it made it extremely fatiguing emotionally on all the staff.

“Many of our staff went months without any breaks as it was very hard to find new staff members or locum vets to cover leave.”

But, the spokesperson said, the teams’ ability to work together had achieved fantastic results in patient care.

“It was certainly an interesting environment to work in, and we all felt lucky that we were still able to come to work.

“We did separate into two teams during the first stages of lockdown, which meant our communication between staff had to be really solid, and our team worked together so well — and I think it has made us all closer.”

Gippsland Veterinary Hospital is a supporter and sponsor of many local events and clubs, and encourages staff to also support local businesses.

Gippsland Veterinary Hospital can be contacted by phoning the Maffra clinic on 5147 1177, Sale on 5169 7222 and the equine clinic on 5147 1008, or email gippslandvet@apiam.com.au Bookings can be made via the website www. maffravet.com.au/equine/

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Holistic approach at Fortified Physio

FORTIFIED Physiotherapy is devoted to health and wellness, taking an holistic approach to provide the best outcome for clients.

Located at 8 Northland Drive, Sale, just around the corner from Growmasters (in the building that was formerly known as the ReActive Injury Rehabilitation and High Performance Centre), Fortified Physiotherapy opened its doors just three weeks ago, on April 7.

Fortified Physiotherapy offers services including soft tissue release, dry needling, exercise prescription, rehabilitation from injury and rehabilitation programming.

It also offers personal training 1:1 and 2:1, and will soon be offering group fitness sessions.

Proprietor and physiotherapist Linley Bertacchini said she had a passion for health and wellness.

“I try to spend at least an hour a day moving,” she said.

“I am a firm believer that exercise in any form of movement is great for the mind and body.

“As a result of the pandemic I think there will be some changes to how people look at their own health as a whole, and allow more time for themselves as an act of ‘self-care’.”

Dr Bertacchini said launching Fortified Physiotherapy was an opportunity to put what she loved into practice and showcase her passion

and dedication to improving the wellbeing of clients following injury and physical complaints.

“This combines a holistic approach to treatment and other stressors that may be contributing to their condition,” she added.

While Dr Bertacchini is a sole practitioner in the business, she has the support of Tom Wheeler (from ReActive Injury Rehabilitation and High Performance Centre) and Olivia Laws (from Laws of Fitness Personal Training) who are offering their personal training services, as well as Daniel Adams from Daniel Adams Physiotherapy.

There have been some challenges opening her practice, with supply chains disrupted because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr Bertacchini has had to wait for some stock to be delivered, including a long wait for a treatment table which recently arrived.

But the support she has received has made up for any frustrations.

“I have my family and friends to thank for standing by me and supporting me with the decision in opening a new business,” Dr Bertacchini said.

She said their daily checks asking how she was going with the stress of setting everything up had been invaluable.

Now that things are up and running, everything is going to plan.

the progress in clients — whether big or small — from the first session.”

Dr Bertacchini is well known locally for her sporting involvements, and grew up on a farm in Newry.

Educated locally, she moved away to complete university an undergraduate in exercise science and human movement and sport and recreation management, achieving her Doctor of Physiotherapy qualification at Bond University.

She currently coaches Rosedale netball A and B grades with Sarah Mayman, and plays in the A grade side.

Dr Bertacchini remains involved with Seaspray Surf Life Saving club where possible, currently taking some time off competing in surf boat rowing.

She has a passion for CrossFit, recently competing in the quarterfinals where she made it into the top 10 per cent in the Oceana competition, which included Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu and other Pacific Island nations.

A busy Dr Bertacchini also coaches CrossFit in Bairnsdale two times per week, and is seeing the growth in the fitness regimen there.

Fortified Physiotherapy is at 8 Northland Drive, Sale. Bookings can be made by phoning 0493 146 971. It’s also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fortifiedphysio and on Instagram

Dr Linley Bertacchini, who is well known in the local area for her involvement in sport, has established Fortified Physiotherapy in Sale.

“At the moment I’m just going to focus on getting business going, enjoying what I am doing and seeing

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Proprietor Melissa Bailey said her love of animals was the inspiration behind taking over the business in 2017.

She said a big positive since then had been the support of local people.

“I am very passionate about talking to customers about their pets and caring for them,” she said.

“I always try to source products at a customer’s request.”

Sale Pets and Aquarium Supplies is at 336-338 Raymond St, Sale. Phone 5141 4018.

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Sale Pets and Aquarium Supplies proprietor Melissa Bailey said her love of animals was the inspiration behind took over the business in 2017.

SALE Pets and Aquarium Supplies has spread next door, doubling its floor space and allowing it to stock a larger variety of products.

The store stocks a multitude of pet supplies, while also giving animal lovers the chance to adopt new members of the family.

There are birds, guinea pigs, rabbits, fish and some reptiles.

The large variety of pet accessories and items for sale includes warm winter coats, hay for guinea pigs and rabbits and gravel for aquariums.

Specialising in • sports injuries and rehabilitation • neurological conditions including headaches • neck and shoulder pain • acute and chronic conditions • post surgical interventions

Come to our open day May 1st

Open Mon - Fri 8.45am-5.45pm 8 Northland Drive, Sale For appointments call 0493 146 971 or message through facebook or instagram@fortifiedphysiotherapy

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Flu jab urged ahead of winter Sarah Luke

People who are currently ineligible for their COVID-19 vaccination should get their flu vaccination as soon as possible, to take the pressure off the health system, according to medical professionals. separated by two weeks from any other vaccination, including the influenza vaccine,” he said.

“This is because the Therapeutic Goods Administration has advised there is not enough evidence to show that other vaccinations will not adversely affect the immune response to the COVID vaccine.

“This separation is also necessary for monitoring of side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine — i.e. that any potential side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine are not confused with side effects coming from other vaccines.”

Dr Walsh said even people who had never been immunised against the flu before should be seeking a flu vaccination, because it didn’t just protect the receiver.

“It is vital to ensure the spread of influenza is controlled to protect the public, particularly those high risk groups within our communities including the elderly, the very young whose immune systems are not yet fully engaged, and those patients who are immunocompromised, or who have chronic health conditions,” Dr Walsh said.

“With the majority of the population being vaccinated for flu, all these risk groups are protected and the spread of flu is limited.

“The annual influenza season increases the strain on the health system.

“With the ongoing threat of COVID-19 causing a similar problem, we want to ensure rates of influenza remain low.”

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WITH flu season upon Victoria and the everpresent threat of COVID-19 outbreaks, local medical professionals are reminding people it is still important to be immunised against influenza, as well as COVID-19.

The attention that usually surrounds the annual flu shot has been diverted to when and where people can get their COVID-19 jab, but doctors and pharmacists are stressing the flu vaccine needs to be administered alongside, not instead of, the phased rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.

The latest Australian Immunisation Register data shows flu vaccination doses administered so far this season totalled 654,565 doses — compared with 2,339,287 for the same time last year.

Overarching medical advice urges people who are currently ineligible for their COVID-19 vaccination to get their flu vaccination as soon as possible, to take the pressure off the health system.

Findlay and Weymouth Pharmacy in Sale is reporting a good take up of the flu vaccine, with 40 people immunised on Tuesday alone.

Proprietor and pharmacist Darren Richards said a COVID-19 vaccination would not prevent the flu, and vice-versa, and therefore it was important to receive both.

“Now is probably the best time to get the [flu] vaccine, as with six-month coverage, this will take us to mid to end of October, covering the whole flu season,” he said.

Mr Richards said stopping the spread of any virus was essential, and the more people that are vaccinated the better.

“Stopping the spread of any flu-type virus is essential to protect the vulnerable in our society,” he said.

“If we get to herd immunity, around about 90 per cent vaccinated, this will stop any spread of the flu virus.”

Mr Richards added staying healthy was one of the best ways to help protect against COVID-19, as a person weakened by the flu was more susceptible to other diseases.

Just across Raymond St, Clocktower Medical Centre’s Dr Thomas Walsh said it was important people had full immunity against influenza before flu season hit its peak around July to September.

“The COVID-19 vaccination needs to be

president Dr Karen Price said the twin rollouts of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines were an enormous logistical exercise, especially as the two vaccines were not recommended be given at the same time.

“We are dealing with the twin threats of influenza and COVID-19, for which two national vaccination programs will be rolling out at the same time — it’s a lot for our health system to manage, and it’s a lot for patients,” she said.

Dr Price urged patients in later phases of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout to get their flu shot as soon as it is available, and then get their COVID19 vaccine when they could.

“This will help to minimise strain on the health system and make the experience easier for patients,” she said.

“If you’re young and healthy you might think you should be standing back and waiting for the most vulnerable patients to get their flu shots first.

“In fact, we want these patients to do the opposite.

“Patients who are more vulnerable, including those who are older, should prioritise getting their COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is offered to them.

“For patients who have questions or concerns about either vaccine, I urge you to book an appointment to speak with your GP — we’re here to help.”

Dr Walsh added Clocktower Medical Centre was administering both influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations, and urged people to contact the clinic to arrange appointments for either vaccinations.

The centre’s COVID-19 vaccination sessions are staffed by an accredited nurse immuniser and a senior doctor to answer patient concerns and questions, give up-to-date information and advice, and ensure it is safe to vaccinate the individual patients.

The annual influenza vaccine is recommended for all patients aged over six months to prevent influenza.

For those aged over 65 years, the adjuvanted influenza vaccine, Fluad Quad, is recommended over the standard influenza vaccine.

The influenza and COVID-19 vaccines should be administered at least 14 days apart, according to clinical advice.

The AstraZeneca vaccine should be administered in two doses, 12 weeks apart.

Patients can check their COVID-19 vaccine eligibility online via covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au

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Sianna Mullet-Kinna, mentor Tanya Rickerby and Jayda Norman enjoy a story together, as part of the local ‘Your Past, Their Future’ youth mentoring program.

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Youth mentors sought A LOCAL youth mentoring program is seeking adult mentors to keep students engaged with their education and boost their resilience, selfesteem and self-confidence.

The ‘Your Past, Their Future’ is a youth mentoring program which has matched 48 young people and experienced adults since its inception locally in 2018.

By increasing the students’ sense of self-worth, students can build friendships with their peers and connections with their teachers.

Benefits of youth mentoring include increased high school completion rates, improved attitudes about staying in school, enhanced academic motivation and achievement, improved social skills and behaviour, improved resiliency and self esteem, strengthened peer, school and family relationships, reduced risk of involvement with drugs and alcohol, a reduction in violent or anti-social behaviours and increased sense of belonging in the school community.

The effects of drought, bushfires and pandemics on local young people has meant that youth mentoring has never been more important locally.

The program is looking for adult mentors

to be matched with students from Guthridge Primary School in Sale,Wurruk Primary School, Maffra Primary School, Sale College and Maffra Secondary College.

Mentors must be committed to one hour per week during school terms until the end of the year, be non-judgemental, passionate about seeing young people achieve their potential and a good role model (reliable, trustworthy and respectful).

Local institutions, such as RAAF Base, East Sale, Esso and Graham Chalmer Real Estate have been supportive of the program, giving staff time to participate in the program.

Mentors from Sale Hospital,ABC Gippsland, retirees, TAFE students and general people in the community have also volunteered.

Guthridge Primary School, Sale, will host an information session from 6pm until 7pm next Monday, May 3. For more information, phone the program’s coordinator, Melesa Eldred on 0400 197 705 or email melesa.eldred@education.vic.gov.au The program is funded by the Department of Education and Training, and is administered through Ozchild’s School Focused Youth Services.

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GENTS say this property, in a quiet court in sought-after east Sale, has “so much to offer”.

The impressive family home is set on about half an acre and has four bedrooms, the main with ensuite and walk-through robe.

There are two living areas, a northfacing kitchen with a walk-in pantry, a family bathroom, a separate toilet, and spacious laundry.

Outside, there is a double garage, a huge 5.8 by 7.1 metre workshop with storage and benches and an adjoining office.

There is a partially-enclosed

alfresco area with built-in barbecue, undercover spa room and a rumpus room, rear yard access, a cubby and fort for the children.

There is plenty of caravan, boat or vehicle accommodation in the three bay, 7.5 by 11m powered shed, which also has mezzanine storage, an additional separate office, a living area and powder room.

Other features include ducted heating, split system air-conditioning, a wood heater, ceiling fans, a water point for the fridge, a built-in bar, study nook, wall ironing board, solar panels, water tanks and new fences.

Brief details: Property: Four bedroom, two bathroom home with an outdoor entertainment area and huge shed.

Address: 9 Nest Court, Sale.

Price: $770,000 to $799,0000.

Agent: Graham Chalmer Real Estate. Phone Mark Ventrella on 0419 348 614.

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* Quality built with no expense spared * 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms * 3 separate living areas * Stunning kitchen featuring stone benchtops, gas hotplates, 2x ovens and dishwasher * Double garage with automatic door and direct access into dwelling * 7.5m x 10m shed/workshop with extra height ideal for the boat or caravan * Fully landscaped gardens and lawn with automatic watering system * Located in one of Maffra’s newest residential subdivisions

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The central open plan kitchen adjoins the dining and family areas, and has a smart, second entry to the butler’s pantry from the lock-up garage to add plenty of practicality.

There is a master bedroom with a walk-in robe and full ensuite, and three other bedrooms with built-in cupboards near a well-designed family bathroom.

The home features ducted heating, cooling and vacuum systems, and is freshly painted throughout.

There is ample parking for several vehicles and storage for leisure items and sporting equipment, as well as solar panels and water tanks.

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Agents say options abound for the massive block, with plenty of room for the new owners to build a pool or tennis court, add vegetable gardens, and there’s for family pets to run around.

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NLY two kilometres from the centre of town, this property would be ideal for a first home buyer, or investor looking for a great return.

The entry, off the front portico, has polished timber floors, and opens onto a cosy lounge with a split system air conditioner and day and night blinds for privacy.

The kitchen and dining area is well sized, and although it is in original condition, it has been given a fresh retouch and has gas cooking and plenty of cupboards.

There are three sizeable bedrooms with day and night blinds, one bathroom, a separate toilet, and a substantial laundry leading to the backyard.

The yard has a five by nine metre shed

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Price: $290,000.

Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Julian McIvor on 0428 084 622. with power, internet and a potbelly heater, with plenty of room for a car and some tools.

There is also a small garden shed, and Colorbond fencing with front access — ideal for a caravan or boat.

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The home has two other bathrooms — one having a freestanding bath, separate shower, vanity and feature tiling, and the other can be easily accessed from outside, and has a vanity, shower and third toilet.

There is also a generously-sized office, with plenty of space for a desk and shelves, and the well-positioned laundry has lots of storage space.

There is also a 6.4 kilowatt solar power system back to the grid.

The home is on a large corner allotment, with access from both street frontages.

There is a 9.8 by 3.8 metre double carport on one side of the home, and a double six by 5.9 metre carport with an adjoining six by 3.2m workshop or gym with concrete floor and power at the home’s rear.

The private home is within walking distance to all of the town’s facilities.

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HIS exceptional Californian bungalow period home has been excellently restored and extended into a modern family home, agents say.

The home features wide verandas and an entry hall that sets the tone for the whole home, with its original Baltic pine flooring, high ceilings, solid timber doors and feature lighting.

The main bedroom is described as an oasis, with polished floorboards, a feature open fireplace with timber mantle, a reverse cycle air conditioner, ceiling fan and timber sash window.

There is a luxurious ensuite with freestanding bath, double shower and vanity, feature tiles and lighting, and another open fireplace, and a large walk-in robe with shelves, hanging space and drawers.

The other three bedrooms also have polished floorboards, ceiling fans, reverse cycle air conditioners, high ceilings and plenty of natural light streaming in.

There is also a music room, library or sitting room which could also be converted to a fifth bedroom, and has the same features as the other bedrooms, as well as large double glass and timber doors which open onto the veranda.

The central feature of the home is the open spacious plan dining, family and kitchen area, which also has Baltic timber floors.

The kitchen has Caesarstone bench tops, a breakfast bar, loads of cupboards and drawers, a double sink, a six-burner upright cooker, dishwasher and stainless steel splashback and rangehood.

There is a wide entry into a butler’s pantry with plumbed-in fridge, loads of shelves and bench space, a large double sink, second dishwasher and appliance space.

This central area also has modern lighting, ceiling fans, a reverse cycle air conditioner and well-placed doorways to access the veranda’s many outdoor sitting areas.

There are also wide glass and timber sliding doors to a large undercover, lined outdoor entertainment area which overlooks the yard.

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GIPPSLAND is set to play a role in the federal government’s Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub for Victoria.

While University of Melbourne’s Dookie Campus, north-east of Shepparton, will host the hub itself, five ‘node’ sites will be created in Birchip, Mulwala, Warragul, Inverleigh and Mildura.

The University of Melbourne will work with regional partner organisations to support innovative drought management practices, naming Food and Fibre Gippsland as the node leader for the region.

Food and Fibre Gippsland will collaborate with the local community to co-design resilience strategies, with chief executive Nicola Pero describing the program as a way to “help farmers to get ahead of the game when it comes to being prepared for drought”.

“Following multiple years of drought that parts of our region have experienced, this new program

will bring enormous benefit and sustainable outcomes,” she said.

The $8 million joint investment over five years from the federal government’s Future Drought Fund and hub members is expected to deliver benefits across Gippsland with significant project funding allocation.

One Gippsland chairman Brett Tessari said the organisation knew that Food and Fibre Gippsland would “bring a collaborative and inclusive approach to finding regional solutions”.

“Being a node leader means that Gippsland has a seat at the table to reshape how we prepare for drought in this country,” he said.

Hub co-director Professor Tim Reeves from the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences said the hub “brings together a great team focused on delivering real impacts for the agri-food sector in Victoria, in terms of enhanced drought resilience for farmers, for communities and the environment”.

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This week, the report compares the farm’s feed margin with the performance of another farm, near Busselton, Western Australia.

There is no grass growing, nor being grazed, at the WA farm.

The cows are being fed only with supplements.

The “back-calculation from milk production” of grass consumption per cow is -0.1 kilograms per cow, which is effectively zero.

This shows that the calculation method used in this report is a fair representation of what is happening on both farms.

The milk price for both farms is using the same Fonterra payment system.

The supplement (concentrate and silage) price is a little higher in WA. The margin over all feed costs per cow at the Riverslea farm is $6.10, whereas the margin over all feed costs per cow at the WA farm is $7.21.

It is pointless to compare the feed margins per hectare when the WA farm is not using any hectares to grow or supply feed.

The WA farm is in a more profitable position,

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Its extra dollar per cow should easily cover feeding infrastructure and machinery.

The WA supplements (silage, canola, wheat, barley, lupins and minerals) are high quality and the mixed ration provides a good balance of energy, protein and fibre, fed in a system that has a low level of waste.

The WA cows have a high intake level because the herd’s capacity to eat has been well developed, high quantity is available and offered, and the diet quality, particularly fibre percentage, allows this high level of intake.

People should note that the WA farm’s cost of feed per kilogram of milk solids is higher, and the proportion of grazed pasture is zero, so these don’t appear to be useful indicators to monitor or chase.

It has been suggested that profit ratios should be worked out per kilograms of milk solids.

The Riverslea farm’s feed margin per kilogram of milk solids is $4.04 and the WA farm’s is $3.48, so that doesn’t appear to be useful indicator to monitor or chase either.

Grass consumption per hectare and milk per cow do drive the margin — either one is good, but both is even better.

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Cleaning effluent ponds AFTER recent heavy rains, it is time to assess if effluent ponds are coping with the extra inflow and are in good condition for winter.

Effluent systems are designed to have storage ponds empty going into winter thereby increasing effluent storage capacity, as rainfall exceeds evaporation in this period and paddocks are generally too wet to apply effluent.

By reducing second pond volume, farmers can maximise fill capacity and apply an autumn application of effluent to provide a free boost to winter pasture growth.

When applying effluent, leave at least 150 millimetres of effluent at the bottom of the ponds to prevent cracking and future leaking.

If effluent is recycled for yard washing, then enough effluent must be left in the pond for this to continue.

Farmers should rotate effluent application in paddocks, regularly soil test application areas, and avoid grazing paddocks until at least 21 days after effluent application.

Grazing prior to effluent application allows

Agriculture Victoria is prompting farmers to consider whether their ponds need cleaning ahead of winter. greater penetration of UV rays into the canopy to kill potential pathogens contained in the effluent.

Transition cows should not be grazed on high potassium paddocks — including paddocks where effluent has been applied.

Young stock should not have access to areas where effluent is stored or has been applied.

Ideally, farmers should test the effluent prior to application to assess the nutrient concentrations, so appropriate application rates can be calculated.

Those without a recent test can assess an appropriate application rate by using Dairy Australia’s Effluent and Sludge calculator.

The first effluent pond should also be de-sludged every couple of years, depending on the size of the pond and herd size, to ensure sludge does not build up and find its way into the second pond.

First pond sludge is an extremely useful resource and acts as a slow release fertiliser, still providing additional growth 12 to 18 months after application.

Sludge application can be a good way to kick start a rundown area of the farm, and can be incorporated during a cropping phase.

All dairy farmers are required to keep dairy effluent on farm and out of waterways.

For more information, visit the Agriculture Victoria website.

Ag society meeting SALE and District Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting tonight, to begin preparations for this year’s Sale Show.

The society welcomes new volunteers who can help with the show, to be held October 29 and 30, or maintenance and care of the showgrounds throughout the year.

There will be numerous categories, each having a chief steward, so organisers say there is something to interest everyone, at every age, from poultry and livestock to arts, crafts and cooking.

Now in its 162nd year, the society is Gippsland’s oldest continuing not-for-profit organisation.

It welcomes community-spirited people who can offer progressive concepts and workable suggestions to keep the show and showgrounds a local asset for future generations.

The annual meeting will be held on tonight from 7.30pm at the committee room at the showgrounds.

Interested people can email the secretary at booking@saleshow.com.au, or visit the office on Wednesdays between 10am to 3pm.

— Agriculture Victoria dairy extension officer Richard Smith

Local shows receive funding LOCAL shows and field days are among those which will receive federal government funding to keep them going in the wake of COVID19 disruptions which resulted in them being cancelled last year.

Sale Show will get $37,696.52, while Maffra Show will receive $10,000 and Yarram Show $7399.80.

Farm World received $70,000.00, and the East Gippsland Field Days $19,347.

Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud said $710,818 in supplementary expense claims had been approved under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program.

There are 580 agricultural shows nationwide, which contribute $1 billion to the economy, attract six million visitors and are serviced by 50,000 volunteers.

The supplementary funding will be delivered to grantees between April and June this year.

Sale Show will get $37,696.52 in federal government funding, while Maffra Show will receive $10,000 and Yarram Show $7399.80.

Fox and wild dog bounties

LOCAL Agriculture Victoria depots will accept entire fox scalps and entire wild dog body parts from eligible people for money next month, as part of the Fox and Wild Dog Bounty program.

Electronic funds transfer is the preferred method of payment.

The Maffra depot will collect fox scalps and entire wild dog body parts on Wednesday, May 19, from 9am until 11am at 1 Stratford Rd, Maffra.

The Yarram centre, on Rodgers St, will collect fox scalps only on Wednesday, May 19, from 2pm until 4pm.

No fox scalps or wild dog body parts will be accepted at any public counter or state government office, and collections will only be accepted at the designated times.

In Victoria, the dingo (Canis lupus dingo) is listed as a ‘threatened’ species under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act (1988) and as a result is protected under the Wildlife Act (1975).

Climate change website discussed in webinar

Young farmer scholarship now open A YOUNG farmer scholarship launched last week, aiming to support the future leaders of Victoria’s agriculture sector.

State Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas recognised the 2020 Upskill and Invest — Young Farmers Scholarship Program recipients at a ceremony in Melbourne last Tuesday, highlighting the important role young farmers play in Victoria’s $15.9 billion agriculture sector.

Among the recipients were Wellington Shire beef farmer Elizabeth Shotter.

“The calibre of 2020 Young Farmers Scholarship applicants was nothing short of exceptional and showcases the passion for the sector that exists within our young producers,” Ms Thomas said.

“In an industry that is undergoing constant evolution,fosteringouryoungtalentandgivingthemtools to thrive and succeed in a complex environment is vital.”

In its seventh year, the program has awarded 76 scholarships to eligible young farmers, supporting

A FREE webinar will help farmers navigate climate change projections next week.

Originally launched in 2015-16, Australia’s national climate change projections website — the Climate Change in Australia website — has recently been refreshed to improve accessibility and searchability of the climate projections information.

The website now has new content, including pages on interpreting the future climate by the level of global warming, to help producers better understand their current and future climate risks.

In the webinar, research team leader John Clarke and research scientist Michael Grose from the CSIRO’s Earth Systems and Climate Change Hub will walk through the refreshed website.

The webinar will be held next Thursday, May 6, from noon until 1pm.

For more information, including assistance joining the webinar, email climate.webinars@

them with up to $10,000 to boost their skills and careers.

Eachyear,thestategovernmentprovides$125,000 to the program.

Eachscholarshiprecipientiseligibleforupto$5000 for study and training, followed by up to $5000 to put new skills into practice with on-farm equipment and technology, business planning or professional development.

The state government said giving young farmers access to advanced agriculture technology not only improves productivity and profitability of their businesses, but also ensures Victoria stays at the forefront of modern farming on a global scale.

The scholarship program builds on the government’s Agriculture Strategy commitments to grow Victoria’s agriculture sector to $20 billion by 2030.

For more information on 2021 Young Farmers Scholarships and to apply, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/ youngfarmers

Applications close Sunday, June 6.

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

FRIDAY May 7, at 11am A/c W.B. Buckley- 1st Stage Herd Dispersal 50 March/April Calved A.I. New Zealand Bred Young neat uddered herd cows A/c David & Colleen Armstrong 20 Freshly Calved Holstein cows 8000L Production A/c R&V Patullo - Dispersing herd 25 April calved TOP QUALITY large frame herd tested high yield Holstein cows. Low CC, production to 50L+. Spot test prior to sale.

A/c A.Hancock - Dispersing Autumn calvers 25 A.I bred March/April calved Holstein and HolsteinX cows ,medium frame very good udders.

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Elders Major Dairy Sale

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.

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.

The publisher reserves the right to refuse advertisements

RAFFLE RESULTS MAFFRA MARKET Central Gippsland Health

Wellington Shire Council (Council) gives notice under Section 190 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act) that it intends to offer a land lease for a term up to 30 years at 14 Velore Road, Kilmany VIC 3851 (refer to plan below).

Council intends to offer the lease initially at or below market value for the purposes of a solar panel recycling and associated renewable energy business.

Any person may make a written submission to Council.

Rotary Club of Maffra Community Market, Sunday, May 2, 9am12:30pm, Island Reserve, McMahon Drive, Maffra.

Enquiries: 0409 030 918.

All submissions must be received on or before 5.00pm on Friday 28 May 2021. Submissions will then be considered in accordance with Section 223 (1) of the Act by Council or a Committee of Council (Committee) convened for that purpose.

If a person wishes to be heard in support of their submission they must so indicate in their written submission and this will entitle them to appear in person or by a person acting on their behalf before Council or a Committee to be held at a date and time to be advised at Council Chambers, 70 Foster Street, Sale. The meeting will proceed if one or more persons request to be heard.

Submissions made in accordance with Section 223 are not considered confidential and will be incorporated into the agenda and minutes of any Council or Committee meeting at which the matter is considered. Any person requiring more information may contact Brent Setches, Commercial Property Officer, on 1300 366 244.

David Morcom Chief Executive Officer

Hospital Auxiliary Easter raffle winners. 1st prize: Brenda Carter, Sale. 2nd prize: Heidy, Stratford. 3rd prize: Jan George, Sale.

Thanking you.

Friday, April 30, 11am

Notice of Intention to Sell Land

(Lot A) 21 Williams Drive, Fulham VIC 3851 (1.903ha) Wellington Shire Council (Council) gives notice under Section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Vic) (Act) that it intends to sell land described as (Lot A) 21 Williams Drive, Fulham VIC 3851.

Council now intends to sell the property below at or above market value by private treaty.

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Notice of Intention to Sell Property

65 Temple Street, Heyfield Wellington Shire Council (Council) gives notice under Section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Vic) (Act) that it intends to sell property described as 65 Temple Street, Heyfield VIC 3858 as shown on the plan within and more specifically referred as Lot 1 TP3415 Volume 6919 Folio 718.

Council now intends to sell the property at or above market value on the open market.

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are looking for their brother. He was born July 13, 1957 at St David's Hospital, adopted out, went to a home in Maffra.

Ph. Linda 0447 749 878.

ATTENTION FARMERS

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

Following Dairy Sale May 21st

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KARATE CLASSES Sisters MISSING BROTHER Linda and Kathryn

For self defence and fitness. Separate adult and children's classes.

Call now to book your free intro, Mark Johnson 0431 950 738. http://www.mjsma.com.au

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On farm - 306 Old Drouin road, Longwarry A/c Oakdale dairies

160 April calved AI bred Holsteins, comprising 30x 1st lactation and 130x 2nd-4th lactation A magnificent line of medium to large frame, high yield young A.I. bred Holsteins of exceptional type with superb udders. ● Cows displayed in ultimate comfort in small holding paddocks ● Sale conducted undercover marquee and stands ● Food van on site ● The sale will be interface with Auctions Plus Over the past 18 mths, Oakdale Dairies have established a reputation for selling outstanding cattle. With the closure of the Warragul saleyards, Oakdale have built an on farm selling complex and will sell on farm monthly. Every cow sells with Oakdale’s 7 day guarantee and free delivery. ●

A SALE NOT TO BE MISSED! Darryl Adams 0408 385 872 Michael Robertson 0429 104 467 Phil Malcolm 0408 559 408

Elders Pakenham (03) 5941 0201

Any person may make a written submission to Council. All submissions received on or before 5.00pm Friday 28 May 2021 will be considered in accordance with Section 223 (1) of the Act

by Council or a Committee of Council (Committee) convened for that purpose.

If a person wishes to be heard in support of their submission they must so indicate in their written submission and this will entitle them to appear in person or by a person acting on their behalf before Council or a Committee to be held in the Council Chambers, Foster Street, Sale. The meeting will proceed if one or more persons request to be heard. Note someone will be in touch to make alternate arrangements if submissions cannot be made in person.

Submissions made in accordance with Section 223 of the Act are not considered confidential and will be incorporated into the agenda and minutes of any Council or Committee meeting at which the matter is considered. Any person requiring more information may contact Daniel Gall, Coordinator Commercial Property, on 1300 366 244.

David Morcom Chief Executive Officer

Any person may make a written submission to Council. All submissions received on or before 5.00pm Friday 28 May 2021 will be considered in accordance with Section 223 (1) of the Act

by Council or a Committee of Council (Committee) convened for that purpose.

If a person wishes to be heard in support of their submission they must so indicate in their written submission and this will entitle them to appear in person or by a person acting on their behalf before Council or a Committee in the Council Chambers, Foster Street, Sale. The meeting will proceed if one or more persons request to be heard.

Submissions made in accordance with Section 223 of the Act are not considered confidential and will be incorporated into the agenda and minutes of any Council or Committee meeting at which the matter is considered. Any person requiring more information may contact Daniel Gall, Coordinator Commercial Property, on 1300 366 244.

David Morcom Chief Executive Officer

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Contract GWS444

The Environmental Services contract will cover both operational and project works including environmental consultancy and on-ground conservation, rehabilitation and general environmental management works.The Service Provider will be expected to deliver these services across the organisation with the contract to be managed through the Gippsland Water Senior Environmental Scientist. Works required are broadly categorised as Ecological Consultancy and Environmental Management.

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Source No. RB 104935. $650. Ph. 0400 619 762.

A compulsory site meeting will be held at the Gippsland Water’s Drouin Nature Reserve, 80 Pryor Road, Drouin at 9am Tuesday 4th May. A copy of the specification may be obtained from:

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HORSES WANTED $$$ Cash Paid $$$

Gippsland Water Web Site - www.gippswater.com.au (under TENDERS) - at no cost. Tender Documents are available in PDF format and can be read in Adobe Acrobat Version 9 or later. To download this information you require Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 7 or later. If you have problems downloading the files please contact either your IT Department or your Internet Service Provider; or

Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

Gippsland Water Office, Hazelwood Road Traralgon, at a cost of $66.00 (includes GST).

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 single consolidated PDF file named,“GWS444 – Environmental Services”, shall be lodged on www.tenders.net no later than 4.00 pm Friday 28/5/2021.

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. All queries should be directed to Shannon Dwyer on 0409 371 331 or shannon.dwyer@gippswater.com.au

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

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

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

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10:30am - 3:30pm Masonic Hall, 5-7 Marilyn Way, Sale

BATTERIES

Wanted to buy any old batteries. 30c kilo. Copper and brass from $1.50 per kilo up to $5 kilo. Phone 0429 992 869.

$10 - any young person (12-16) free if accompanied by paying adult.

BYO lunch. Tea/Coffee/Morning tea provided.

Come along to the Sale Bridge Club’s One Day Bridge Crash Course. During this course you will have a fun day out, learn the basics of the world’s greatest card game and meet new people.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY For further information or to sign up, please call Libby Thomson on 0408 783 500 or email: salebridgeclub@bigpond.com

HORSES WANTED $$$ Cash Paid $$$ Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

WATER

Follow up lessons available for those keen to learn more.

Looking to purchase permanent 20MGL ground water license in the Longford area, Giffard GMU 50+200m. All offers will be seriously considered.

Phone 0434 085 633.

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL

Draft Council Budget 2021/22 Seeking Submissions on the Draft 2021/22 Budget

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Wellington Shire Council has prepared a draft Budget for the financial year commencing on 1 July 2021 and ending 30 June 2022 and is seeking written submissions.

STORE CATTLE SALE

Thursday May 6, at 11am

Submission Process

Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange SALE Nutrien Ag Solutions Entries Include:-

A/c 20 A/c 20 A/c 21

The draft 2021/22 Budget will be available on Council’s website www.wellington.vic.gov.au from Thursday 22 April to Wednesday 19 May 2021.

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Any person proposing to make a written submission on draft 2021/22 Budget must do so no later than 5.00pm on Wednesday 19 May 2021.

Any person wishing to be heard in support of their submission is entitled to be heard by Council, or be represented by a person acting on their behalf, at the Special Council Meeting on Thursday 27 May 2021 at 3.00pm in the Council Chamber at the Wellington Centre, 70 Foster Street, Sale.

After consideration of submissions, Council will consider the adoption of the 2021/22 Budget at a Council Meeting on Tuesday 15 June 2021 at 6.00pm.

Any person requiring further information concerning the draft 2021/22 Budget should contact Arthur Skipitaris, General Manager Corporate Services on 1300 366 244.

David Morcom Chief Executive Officer

FULL TIME

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our team of professionals in a permanent, ongoing role. Prior experience in an accounting practice is an absolute must and relevant qualifications will be viewed favourably but not essential.

To be considered for this role you will possess: ● Prior experience in an accounting practice ● An ability to work well in a team environment ● Professional communication skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of people ● Experience with a variety of accounting software ● Experience using the Microsoft Office suite ● A strong attention to detail In return, we offer ongoing training, modern equipment, your own office and the support of a close knit, friendly team.

Please forward a cover letter and a copy of your resume to the Practice Manager, Glenn Crawford glenn@bcsaccountants.com.au OR why not deliver by hand to 441 Raymond St, Sale or 147 Johnson St Maffra.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Applications close at 5pm May 7, 2021

Stock Agents

Submissions on the draft 2021/22 Budget should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Wellington Shire Council, 18 Desailly Street (PO BOX 506), Sale VIC 3850 and marked as DRAFT BUDGET SUBMISSION, alternatively submissions may be emailed to enquiries@wellington.vic.gov.au, with the subject line as DRAFT BUDGET SUBMISSION. Submissions will be considered in accordance with Section 96 of the Local Government Act 2020.

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Nurse Team Leader - Gippsland BreastScreen Full time ongoing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified nurse team leader in the role of Nurse Counsellor Coordinator to join the dynamic women’s health service of Gippsland BreastScreen at Latrobe Regional Hospital full time ongoing basis (some flexibility in hrs is negotiable).

Reporting to the Gippsland BreastScreen Manager, the Nurse Counsellor Coordinator will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team to provide clinical nursing and single-session counselling services for clients of Gippsland BreastScreen Screening and Assessment Services. The position is responsible for the leadership and coordination of the nurse counsellor team and is an integral part of the Senior Management Team.

You must be an confident individual with a professional disposition to engage with a diverse array of clients and multidisciplinary team members. You will use your sound communication and outstanding customer service skills to support clients, and work with community groups and key partners such as BreastScreen Victoria. We’re looking for someone who is client-centred and IT savvy with proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook. Previous exposure to client information management software systems, and client counselling would be advantageous, but not essential.

You will be will supported in your development and enhancement of client-centred service and continuous quality improvement practices. You’re encouraged to bring improvement initiatives to ensure high quality delivery of clinical breast screen services. Be ready to multi-task and balance changing priorities, there is never a dull moment in the team. Some flexibility in working hours within a Monday to Friday working week will be required, particularly during high client demand periods where extra assessment clinics may be required.

For further information about this position please contact Julie Foat, Gippsland BreastScreen Manager on (03) 5173 7400. Closing date 31st May 202 *LRH reserves the right to appoint prior to the application close date* GP1625104

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Gippsland Motor Group is looking for its next superstar technician. Is it you?

Our growing Service Departments located in both Traralgon and Morwell are seeking a Light Vehicle Mechanic to join their team.

As part of the Service Team, you will have a unique opportunity to learn more about the auto repair business, to contribute to the wellbeing of others and to work in an inspirational team culture.

The successful applicant will: ● Be aligned with the business Purpose and Culture ● Already live the business values in their daily lives ● Thrive working autonomously ● Be driven on results and focused on outcomes ● Be willing to be held accountable for the responsibilities of their role ● Be willing to continue to learn and develop their skills ● Have a high attention to detail and high accuracy level ● Have excellent communication skills ● Have good computer/tablet skills The core Responsibilities and Outcomes for this role include: ● High quality servicing and repairs on all makes and models of cars, 4WD's and light commercial vehicles ● Contribute to the 'Continuous Improvement' philosophy of the business ● Other activities that serve the team and business as required Our business rewards team members based on the value they provide. Therefore, we will discuss potential remuneration packages during the initial interview. This way we ensure a fair value exchange is achieved based on what you could bring and the outcomes and expectations of the role.

Please contact Matt Cunningham (Service Manager) either via email matt@gmg.net.au or phone 5172 1100 for a comprehensive job description

One Day Bridge Basics Crash Course • Do your friends play? • Have you always wanted to learn? • Are you up for a new challenge? • Do you want a fun day out?

• Do you want to meet new people? • Did you learn years ago but haven’t played since?

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LIGHT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

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

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R and M McInnes Angus Steers 10-12 mths B and A Ross Angus Steers 10-12 mths Oakbank Pastoral Co. Angus Steers 9-10 mths, yard weaned (Harris & Kunuma Blood) Mawley Mills Angus Steers 8-9 mths (Leawood Blood) D Semmens Angus Mixed sexes 8-9 mths PT and SM Cantwell Angus Mixed sexes 9-10 mths, Never Ever Accredited

Ben: 0429 193 136

Graeme: 0427 517 306

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TJ Keylock Char/Hfd X Steers 18 mths C Aurisch Speckle Park Heifers 16 mths (unjoined) A/c C Teuma 3 Angus Bulls 16-17 mths to AI sire Mar Innovation 251

Alex Scott & Staff Entries Include:A/c 5 A/c 30 A/c 15

R and W Moran AFX Steers – 18 mths L Johnson AFX Heifers – 8 mths ADR Investments Friesian Steers – 10 mths

Morgan: 0438 081 529

Jarryd: 0457 034 111

Role Type: 3 years Part Time Fixed Term Remuneration: $ 97,642 - $ 106,365 + Superannuation (dependent on qualification and experience) Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute are the TAFE trading brands of Bendigo Kangan Institute. We are one of Victoria’s largest TAFE providers, with over 40,000 enrolled students per annum. We offer vocational training to students from all over the northern metro corridor as well as Loddon Campaspe regions and Central Gippsland.

We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Campus Manager to join our Corrections Education team at Fulham Correction centre.

The Role: The Assistant Manager is responsible for: • Coordinating administrative and reporting requirements; TAS review and development • Ensuring student enrolment and results are completed • Maintaining program operations as per audit and service requirements • Inducting staff Required Qualifications: • Tertiary Degree in Business, Management or Government Policy, or a proven history of extensive leadership or management skills.

• Previous work experience in the VET sector would be highly advantageous Benefits: • Be a member of a committed teaching staff team • Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year • Professional development programs and many more…

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our career page and search for ‘Assistant Campus Manager’, we would love to hear from you.

For further information regarding this outstanding opportunity, please contact Tony Lea, Campus Manager, Fulham Campus 51 423847.

NOTE: BKI reserves the right to withdrawn this advertised position at any stage.

Applications from candidates with valid working rights would only be considered. The information you have provided will be retained by us for the purposes of assessment against this role and other like roles for up to 6 months.

We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer. It is mandatory requirement that the successful candidate has a current working with children check and national police check prior to commencement.

Application from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

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DB MATTRESS

Brand new double bed mattress, with tags, under warranty, cost $460, sell $400 ONO. Ph 5147 1923

FIREWOOD

Red gum, $130 per metre.

Pick up between 9am 5pm, Saturday and Sunday. Phone 0408 643 059, 0418 373 475.

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74 Carpenter S t , Maffra Cricket Club Inc. Saturday, May 1, 8am annual general meeting start.

Something for 2021-22 will be held on everyone.

Monday, May 3, 2021 at Maffra Community Sports Club (upstairs), commencing at 7pm. All players, members and supporters 26 Coverdale Drive, Sat. are welcome and encourMay 1, 8am-1pm. 2-seater aged to attend. Contact sofa, 3-seater sofa, book- John on 0419 412 076 or cases, lots of bric-a-brac. Brett on 0427 517 577.

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Successful applicants must have: ● Knowledge of Xero accounting software ● Strong communication and interpersonal skills ● Be reliable, punctual, and self-motivated. ● Have a great attitude and strong work ethic ● Genuine applicants only

PLANTS FOR SALE SAW BENCH

are now hiring.

TOMATOES Back selling tomatoes at

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

SATURDAY, MAY 1 9am - 10.30am Weather permitting.

Cancellation announced on ABC radio.

Positions are available in both our Sale and Traralgon stores.

Applications in the form of a cover letter and resume can be handed in store, or emailed to: Kelly Fleming info@jfj.net.au Phone 5141 1811 We look forward to meeting you.

Ne ew Deliverers required.

Guthridge Parade, Inglis and Hutchison Streets, Sale.

Phone Tom 5182 8756

SHAWS MEATS Shaws Quality Meats has

a casual position available for 30 plus hours per week. Duties include serving, preparing meat and displaying and cleaning mainly. Situated in Sale but may be required to come to Stratford store.

Please drop resumes into shop 1/102 York Street, Sale. For enquiries please ring David 0427 456 424.

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Bachelor Qualified Teachers For 2022

Sale Combined Kindergartens Inc. has two exciting opportunities available to join our dynamic educational team for 2022.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education, a current VIT registration, and First Aid qualifications.

We have two teaching positions available within our funded 3-year-old kindergarten groups for 2022, with one five hour group and one six hour group on offer.

Written applications are invited from suitably qualified persons.

Admin Assistant

Maternity Relief (6 months) Great opportunity for an Admin Assistant to join our versatile team. It is a casual position for 3 days per week.

The duties include administration, bookkeeping and customer service.

For further information please contact Mira on 0351411648. Please send your applications to accounts@maffrapoly.com.au

Applications close Friday, May 7, 2021.

For a position description please phone Sharon on 5144 1663. Applications can be emailed to: scki@vic.australis.com.au Sale Combined Kindergartens Inc. is committed to maintaining a child safe environment.

Sampling Officer - Herd Testing

GIPPY GUTTERS Gutter Cleaning, industrial

1625448

SILAGE

ST VINNIES

Jeremy Fleming Jewellers If you are a confident person with a love of fine Jewellery, knowledge of Pandora and have a strong background in sales we would love to here from you.

GARDEN MULCH

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Office Manager

We are looking for an office manager to join our team. Monday to Friday 6 hours per day (may lead to full time).

Please forward your resume to: info@gippslandhire.com.au or contact (03) 5144 6954 for further information.

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Top quality. Dry. Split.

Mixed species, includes Ironbark. Deliver all areas. Gippsland Armed Forces Museum, Sunday May 2, COLIN THOMAS MILLER Phone 0439 206 925.

10am-3pm. Books, maga- late of 227 Inverbroom zines, collectables.

Road, Stratford, Victoria, a Building Construction Also quality hardwood Supervisor deceased. chips. Bulk loads perfect Creditors, next-of-kin and for acreage blocks. all others having claims in Inspection invited 70 Moving sale, 16 Inglis St, respect of the estate of Rocla Rd, Traralgon. S a t u r d a y , May 1 , the deceased, who died Open 5 1/2 days a week. 8am-2pm. Make an offer. on 5 October 2019 are Phone Pine Mulch 90% of items under $10; required by the executors, Haulage 0408 514 103. appliances, furniture, train YuJiao Wang, and Enbao sets, booster seats, Chen to send particulars books, toys, linen, Boka- of their claims to execushi compost kit, solid tors, care of the underVaried plants, seedlings wooden bunk with trundle, mentioned solicitors, withand pots. eg: Lupins, Fowler's Vacola preserv- in 60 days from the Cantebury bells, Holly- ing system, soft serve ice publication hereof, after hocks, Peony Poppies and cream machine, extend- which date the executors more. Ph: 0418 976 873. able dining table and even may convey or distribute the assets, having regard free scooters! only to the claims of which Strictly no early birds. the executors then has 3PL saw bench, s/s, $300. notice.

Chook house L4'8"x H5'8"x W6', $150. Queen I. GLENISTER & Anne display cabinet ASSOCIATES, Solicitors, $400. Chrysanthemums 421 Bell Street, $5 each. Ph 0448 952 498 Pascoe Vale, Victoria 3044.

Giant garage sale at the Jack Kelly Store, From $60 per bale + GST. Situations 28 Laura St., Maffra West Gippsland area.

Wanted on Phone 0433 769 555.

Situations Vacant

vacc., solar cleaning, cut down overhanging branches.

Phone 0455 855 147. rickmckenzie82@me.com

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CAREERS AT MELBA

Melba is HIRING across Gippsland!

We have great jobs for great people in West Gippsland, Bass Coast, South Gippsland, Latrobe Valley, Wellington and East Gippsland.

VCE Geography and English Teacher ● ●

Ongoing full-time position Commencing Term 3, 2021

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Geography and English teacher to deliver effective teaching and learning programs at our Garnsey Campus.

If you have taught Geography at VCE level and English at a junior level and are curious, excited and invigorated by learning and possess a positive outlook, exceptional interpersonal skills and have a demonstrated ability to build authentic, collaborative relationships, we encourage you to apply.

Psychology Teacher ● ●

Fixed-term contract for Term 3, 2021 0.66FTE part-time position

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Ongoing full-time position Collaborative team environment

We seek an energetic individual to join our Finance team who deliver all finance operations, including administering accounts receivable, payable and payroll, in an accurate and timely manner. You will be a team player with excellent communication skills who can work under pressure to meet deadlines. Experience in a small to medium sized organisation and or office administration qualifications are advantageous.

Find out more and apply today!

Cleaner ● ●

Ongoing part-time position in Sale Commencing as soon as possible

Join our cleaning team, working split shifts from 5am to 8:30am followed by 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday. Prior experience in cleaning is advantageous.

Are you ready?

Apply online: www.greatjobsingippsland.com.au

This role plays a critical part in the Herd Test Department within Hico. The Sampling Officer role conducts herd testing on farms using Electronic Milk Meters and Data Handlers during milking times. You will work closely with other Departments within the Company including Laboratory staff. You will need to be able to work Monday to Friday with variable starting and finishing times and may be required to work split shifts.

The successful applicant will need to have good interpersonal skills, strong computer skills, knowledge of the Dairy Industry, excellent record keeping skills and attention to detail. A full Australian Driver's Licence and experience in driving manual vehicles is essential.

Hico offers great working conditions, a happy team environment and competitive remuneration.

For further information or to forward your application including your resume detailing your full work history and qualifications and three referees, please email jhills@hico.com.au by 30th April, 2021.

We seek an experienced and dedicated Psychology Teacher for the duration of Term 3 to cover a long service leave vacancy.

Finance Operations Officer

Apply for any one of these positions: Disability Support Worker (casual or ongoing) Advanced Disability Support Worker House Supervisor

Herd Improvement Co-operative Australia Ltd, an established leader in the local Dairy Industry, has a position available for a Sampling Officer for our Maffra office.

For more detail on the requirements, duties and responsibilities of these roles, visit the employment page of the Gippsland Grammar website at http://careers.gippslandgs.vic.edu.au Applications for all positions close 5pm Thursday 13 May 2021

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service

1621385

For Sale

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:

Project Officers

East Gippsland Telehealth project East Gippsland Better at Home project

Sonographer

Short Term contract

Midwives Associate Nurse Unit Manager Dialysis

Registered Nurses Emergency Short Stay Dialysis

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

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Motoring Deal $53.00* without a picture, or

$66.90** line ad dvert rtt wiith a collour piicture ctt

A total of 16 issues!

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

Caravans

Cash or credit card, through our Sale off ffifice i only

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SUBARU Forester 2015 I, limited edition, 88,000km, one owner, leather seats (seat warmers), alloys, tow bar, many extras, 1EE9VN, $21,000. Phone 0429 167 502.

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Jayco Swift Camper

FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 9 - 11.30AM 15 Prospect Rd, Seaspray

Come and meet our wonderful staff and students. ● Learn about our great programs, resources and facilities. ● We have wonderful learning opportunities right here in Seaspray. ● Friendly, relaxed environment, bring the whole family along.

The children can explore and meet fellow students!

Our school values *Be honest - be truthful and trustworthy. *Be respectful - caring for everyone and our environment. *Be friendly - work together. *Be resilient - keep going.

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trailer, v.g.c. seldom used, garaged, 2012 model, solar power, 3-way fridge, 2 burner stove, sleeps 3, bed-ends and side awnings, TV aerial, 9 kilo gas bottle, tyres as new, reg till 20/9/21 $13,000 o.n.o.

Ph 0458 977 096.

2021 OPEN DAY

OLYMPIC Caravan 19'6, rear ensuite, café lounge, stove/oven, extra long QS bed, bike rack, diesel heater, solar pack, DCDC charger, all in good cond. $39,990. 0419 862 040.

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TRACTOR

MASON, Robert Joseph Barr.

"Bob" 25/9/1930 - 19/4/2021 In Sale.

Loved husband of Marjorie for 65 years.

Loved father of David and Susan.

Father-in-law of Jenny.

Proud grandfather of Ashlinn, Nicholas, Meghann and Tilley.

Brother to Betty, Jean, and Valerie (all dec.).

Forever remembered.

The final siren has sounded.

Vale: Robert Joseph Barr Ford 2000, 3 cyl. diesel, (Bob) Mason. had some work, good 25/9/1930 - 19/4/2021 working condition $3900 neg. Ph 0448 516 704.

A gentleman has left the room, Without a backward • INTEGRITY • RESPECT • ACCOUNTABLE • AGILE • INNOVATIVE • glance, Though the space feels bare in his absence, His time with us is done.

CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS

Do you want to make a difference to someone’s life and contribute to a safer community?

Do you have resilience, empathy and a willingness to help others make better choices?

A career in Corrections may be for you!

Fulham Correctional Centre are recruiting for our next pre-service training program commencing Monday 26 July 2021.

Today’s Correctional Officer plays a significant role in the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners, as well as maintaining the good order and security and ensuring that all staff, prisoners and visitors are safe.

To excel as a Correctional Officer, you will use your life experience and excellent communication skills to demonstrate empathy and resilience in conjunction with using the skills taught at the pre-service course to model exemplary behaviours, attitudes and values to the people in your care. If you are looking for a challenge, in a unique work environment where no two days are the same, then a career in corrections may be for you.

GEO is the country’s leading provider of outsourced correctional services, operating in New South Wales and Victoria. Our goal is to deliver better corrections and in doing so, create safer communities.

Fulham Correctional Centre is located near Sale in Victoria, approximately 200km east of Melbourne and has been successfully managed by GEO Group Australia since opening in 1997 and is Victoria’s largest regional correctional centre, safely and securely housing up to 947 adult male prisoners.

Successful applicants will participate in a paid full-time, eight-week Pre-Service Course, commencing on Monday 26 July 2021 and graduating on Friday 17 September 2021. After graduation, all Correctional Officers will commence employment on a casual basis where progression to fulltime is opportunity based. In 2020, Fulham’s expansion work were completed and this helped to create additional full-time jobs to support the growth in prisoner population, so now is an excellent time to commence your career with us.

For further information, please contact Human Resources Officer Mrs Haylee Tyquin on (03) 5142 3830 or email us at htyquin@geogroup.com.au or to apply, visit http://applynow.net.au/jobs/ni/GEO1803 Applications close Thursday May 6, 2021 at 11pm

To apply, visit us via our careers website http://geogroup.applynow.net.au/ Equal Opportunity Employer

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MASON, Robert Joseph Barr.

10ft Stessl on trailer, 5hp Though the tide of life Mercury o/board, safety ebbs and flows, gear etc., exc. cond. $1500 The gates of memory never close. o.n.o. Ph 0421 146 957.

Over many years of family occasions shared, Bob was always there.

Machinery Deepest condolences to the Mason family at this saddest of times.

- The Emms family.

9-reel hayrake, $500. Hay elevator, $200.

3PL BINDING, Robert Leslie. pasture harrows, $500. Passed away peacefully Cattle crush, $400. at Royal Freemasons Phone: 0421 284 254.

Aged Care, Sale on April 25, 2021.

Loved husband of Lesley (dec.).

Loving father of Graham, Steven and Dean, fatherin-law of Janet.

Loved grandfather of three and great grandfather of four.

At rest.

CAR REMOVALS DAEWOO LANOS Aluminium Tinnie

Free service.

Sedan, manual, eng. no.

Phone Sam 0488 471 163 300853B, $650. Phone 0448 758 771.

COMMODORE Calais Tourer wagon '18, leather interior, 70,000km, serv. MERCEDES Benz, 1997, convertable, books, s/roof, reg. till 1/22, SLK230, selling due to health, exc. silver w/black and red cond., 1ON-2GY $30,000 leather uphol, AMG sports mags, reg. E231 $8000 o.n.o. Ph 0492 586 760. o.n.o. Ph 0414 676 920.

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The sun will rise in Nambrok, The well-worn track remains, Mayfield in the distance, Magpies guard the way, Final chores completed, Dusk has now come.

Time to go. Time to rest.

Adieu dear Bob Adieu.

- David, Jenny, Ashlinn and Nick.

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SHORT (nee French), Joan Mary 28/11/1939 - 17/4/2021 Eldest child of Annie and Alec French (both dec.) of Briagolong.

Sister to Darrell and Colin.

Beloved wife of John (dec.).

Adored and idolised mother of Vickie (Green), Karen (Deschepper) and Darren.

Mother-in-law and dear friend to Chris and Deb. Cherished grandmother of Caitlyn and Lukasz, Joshua and Tea, Tahlia, FOX, Gae. A dear friend, will be Sarah and Shane, Logan, sadly missed. Deepest Cooper and Zak. sympathies to the family. Great Grandma to Knox, Zepplen, Kassi, Corban, - Gary and Viv Downes.

Alice, Ryan, Lucy (dec) Sophie, Archer and Zoe. KILLEEN, Luke Justin.

"Save the last 20/8/1976 - 16/4/2021 dance for me".

Loved son of Brian and Pam (dec.).

How lucky we were and Loved father of Seth.

Loving brother of Adam very proud too, To have a Mother as and partner Dianne. special as you.

Uncle to Liam.

As long as life and memories last, Finally at peace.

You will live forever in our Reunited with Pam. hearts.

Goodnight for one last time - be free from your pain.

Dearly loved Mother of Vickie.

Adored Nan and great Grandma of Caitlyn and Lukasz, Alice, Ryan, Lucy (dec.) and Zoe. Sarah and Shane, Knox, Zepplen, Kassi, Corban and Sophie.

NIX, Raymond Michael.

We think about you "Ray" - "Nixy" always, 11/4/1936 - 20/4/2021 Passed away peacefully We talk about you still, at Sale Gardens Care You have never been forgotten, Community.

Adored husband of Joan. And you never will.

Father of Barry, Steve, We hold you close within our hearts, and Graham.

Stepdad to Julie, Louise, And there you will remain, Nigel, Andrew (dec.), Bev, To walk and guide us through our lives, Anthony and Steve.

Father-in-law to Sharon, Until we meet again.

Janine, Paul, Glenn, - Karen, Chris, Josh, Tea, Heather, Steve, Jane, and Tahlia, Logan and Archer.

Tracey.

Death leaves a heartache Pop of 28. no one can heal, Great Pop of four.

Love leaves a memory no Resting peacefully one can steal. with his brothers.

Gone but never forgotten.

Thank you for the wonder- A truly wonderful lady ful life we had together. loved by all.

My heart is so very full of - Darren, Deb, Cooper the love that we shared and Zak. but so very heavy with the loss of you. Goodbye my love, I'll hold you in my heart until I hold you in SHORT (nee French), Heaven. Until we meet Joan Mary.

A loving, caring and again.

Your loving wife Joanie xx beautiful lady.

Those we love don't go You have left us with away, unseen or unheard, beautiful memories. You but forever in our hearts. stepped into my life, We will miss you "Drippy". raising and guiding me for Loved sister of Colin, 35 years. Although I sister-in-law of Cheryl. cannot see you, you will Aunty of Tash, Glen, always be by my side. Amber and Ben. You will be missed Great Aunt of Tara, Mitchell, Oliver, Zoe and beyond measure.

Biggest love, Julie and her Grace.

Rest peacefully now xx family x

Remembered with love and always a smile.

We will cherish the memories we have shared for the rest of our lives.

We will miss you so much.

You were our hero.

Dearly loved father of Susan Gordyn.

Grandfather of Meghann and Tilley Gordyn and friend to Tony.

It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to our wonderful Dad, father-in-law and Pop. We will cherish the time spent together, loving, learning and the many, many laughs. You're greatly loved and will be missed so very much.

MASON, Robert Joseph Love always, Louise, Barr (Bob).

Glenn, William, Sam and Brother and brother-in-law Jack xo of Betty and Harold Fox (both dec.).

Uncle to Ian Fox, Pam Richards (dec.), Lynne Glover, Anne Fox and families.

A true gentleman.

MASON, Bob. Fond uncle of Lynne and Ian Glover.

We'll miss our cuppas with 'Bob's' Biscuits.

Condolences to Marj, David, Sue and families.

RIP

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STONE, Peter.

4/9/1968 - 25/4/2021 Much loved brother of Terry and Debbie.

Uncle to Donna, Lisa, Megan and Michelle, their partners and children.

Resting peacefully.

(Head of our debating team).

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SHORT (nee French) The funeral service for Mrs Joan Mary Short will be held at the Sale Baptist Church, Princes Highway, Sale at 11am on FRIDAY (April 30, 2021), followed by burial at the Sale Monumental Lawn Cemetery.

Obituaries

People who have recently lost loved ones are respectfully invited to contribute obituaries for publication in the Gippsland Times.

There is no charge for this service.

Those who would like to honour a loved one in print by telling the story of their life journey are invited to email details and images to: news@ gippslandtimes.com.au with ‘obituary’ in the subject line

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LEEDS (Hubbard), Marcia A. 2/10/1949 - 25/4/2020 How fast the year has gone.

We miss our trips, walks and talks. Hope you found Runa girl.

Rest peacefully dear friend.

- Robert and Ruby.

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WARE, Gwen.

March 27, 1937 - April 29, 2020 Now unseen and unheard, BELL, Brian George.

But always near.

"Celebration of a Life" Still loved, still missed and for Brian George Bell very dear. from Heyfield.

I can't believe it's been a 28/10/1934 - 29/4/2020 year.

Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Love always, Keith, Deb, 12 noon, Railway Hotel, Karen and Rod, 10 grandMill Room, Heyfield. kids and 16 great grandNibbles and refreshments kids. provided.

Our family would love for you to join us in celebrating Brian's life.

For catering purposes an RSVP would be appreciated.

Colleen 0418 435 303, Maria 0488 492 958.

BINDING For funeral arrangements for Mr Robert Leslie Binding please visit our website or contact:

KILLEEN The funeral service and committal for cremation for Mr Luke Justin Killeen will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St, Maffra on FRIDAY (April 30, 2021) commencing at 2pm.

MASON In accordance with Bob's wishes a private family service for Mr Robert Joseph Barr "Bob" Mason WAS HELD on April 26, 2021.

NIX The funeral service for Mr Raymond Michael "Ray" Nix will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, SHORT (nee French), Marley Street, Sale Joan Mary. at 2pm TOMORROW Always happy and cheer- (Wednesday, April 28, ful, and ever the lady, 2021) followed by a even in pain. private cremation.

My Mondays will never be the same without you and Please see our website our cuppas. for livestream details.

Our deepest sympathy to all your family.

Loved friend of Yvonne May and family.

Go the Saints!

SHORT, Joan.

A popular and well respected member of our group for 16 years.

Joan, and her trademark smile that would light up a room, will be missed by everyone at CCV Sale Volunteer Group.

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WIGHT, Rachelle.

March 23, 1972 April 27, 2015 We still remember a beautiful, inspired soul.

- Les, Dryw and Taylah.

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50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 LETT, Leon Arthur.

50 29/2/1971 - 13/2/2019 50 50 Leon - my brother.

50 50 Remembering you 50 50 always and at this time 50 50 as you would have 50 50 turned 50.

50 50 I can imagine your 50 50 celebration would 50 50 have been centered 50 50 around the pool table 50 50 with a Wild Turkey and 50 50 Bon Jovi playing in the 50 50 background. Hard to 50 50 50 believe you have been 50 50 gone for two years.

50 50 Loving memories are 50 50 50 mine to keep.

50 50 “Rack em up” 50 Rod, Kell and Jackson.

50 50 50 50 50 LETT, Leon.

50 50 Dear Dad, 50 50 Happy birthday.

50 Love your son Dane.

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BEECHEY, Alan.

Ruth and family wish to sincerely thank all friends and family for their words of comfort, cards, flowers, love and suport during our sad loss of Alan.

Please accept this as our personal thank you.

BRADY, Phyl.

The family of Phyl Brady would like to thank everyone who attended her funeral, sent cards, letters, flowers and all the phone calls.

Also our thanks to Rev. David Perryman and Bradley Lett and staff for all their help and support.

Sincere thanks from the Brady, Reeves and Felsbourg families.

Sport

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Highlight for Lowe Home, sweet home ROSEDALE netballer Lorelle Lowe ticked off another achievement in her storied career at the weekend.

The Blues legend played her 300th senior match, with the team notching a convincing 65-24 win against Gormandale for the occasion.

Lowe has been with Rosedale netball since 1993, moving up through the ranks to eventually become A grade captain in 2010.

Her A grade career has been prolific, leading the team to an incredible five North Gippsland league premierships.

Individual accolades have also been plentiful, with Lowe winning a NGFNL A grade best-and-fairest in 2006 to go with four club best-and-fairests as well as three NGFNL team of the year gongs.

In an amazing timeline, Staci Scott coached Lowe to a junior premiership in 1998 and 20 years later coached her in A grade, a year in which Rosedale went through as premiers and champions.

The Rosedale connection extends beyond the netball court, with Lowe married to Blues’ 2001 football premiership player Chris, with whom they have two children, Blake and Marnie.

Lowe now joins Rosedale Football-Netball Club life members Alana Diamond, Debra Power and Eliza Heywood in the 300 club.

Sale City climbed to third place on the ladder, thanks to a 40-28 win against a previously undefeated Heyfield side.

Yarram scored a convincing 45-25 victory over Cowwarr.

The Saints are one of four teams yet to win at A grade level this season, with YallournYallourn North,Traralgon-Tyers United and Gormandale yet to celebrate success.

Churchill and Glengarry played out the first draw of the season, finishing 44-44.

Woodside continued its fine start with an emphatic 71-24 win over TTU. Woodside holds sway in top spot from fellow unbeaten side Rosedale by virtue of superior percentage (192.9 to 184.5).

BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG began the East Gippsland netball season with a 47-38 victory at Stratford on Saturday.

The Bombers led the reigning

Home teams sweep NGFNL round three Liam Durkin

Lorelle Lowe, who played her 300th senior game for Rosedale, with husband Chris and children Marnie and Blake.

Photo: Fiona Nicholson

Boisdale-Briagolong coach Sarah Gardiner shoots during the Bombers’ win in Straford.

Photo: David Braithwaite premier by five goals at threequarter-time, then finished strongly, winning by nine.

Elsewhere, Lakes Entrance and Orbost-Snowy Rovers drew 41-41 and Wy Yung defeated Lindenow 35-33. With Paynesville not fielding an A grade side this season, Lucknow players will have a belated beginning to their campaign next weekend.

MORWELL won the Gippsland League netball grand final

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

67 Macarthur Street, Sale

Phone 5143 1232

www.lettsfunerals.com.au

Member Australian Funeral Directors Association

rematch against Traralgon to finish the second round of the 2021 season on Saturday night.

The two rivals clashed under lights at Morwell, making for a great spectacle. Such is the quality of the new netball courts at Morwell, the intermittent rain hardly had an effect on the match.

The Tigers led at every change, and blew their lead out to 10 goals by three-quarter time, going on to win 49-40.

Sports briefs Maroons win thriller TRARALGON and Morwell added yet another thrilling chapter to their storied rivalry on Saturday night with the Maroons triumphing 8.12 (60) to 7.15 (57) in arguably the match of the Gippsland League football season to date.

The Tigers kicked the only three goals of the first term to take a 16-point lead into quartertime.The deficit was cut to 12 by half-time after the Maroons added three goals to two.

The visitors kicked five goals to one during the third quarter to lead by nine points at the final change. While the Tigers had the better of the play in the final quarter, the Maroons held strong in defence to win by three points.

Butcher second at Moe THE Bounty, trained at Sale by Colin Butcher, finished second in a race in Moe on Sunday.

After settling in second place then taking the lead, the five-year-old gelding, ridden by Carleen Hefel, finished four and a quarter lengths behind Sir Marengo in a 0-58 handicap over 2400 metres.

Sale Turf Club will host an eight-race program today, beginning at 1pm.

SADSACs ride to Port Albert 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

SALE and District Sunday Afternoon Cyclists will this Sunday ride from Woodside to Port Albert for a fish and chip lunch.

The popular ride will leave the Woodside Hall at 10am, and will be fully-supported with a back-up trailer for riders needing a rest.

Tuesday mountain bike rides and Thursday road bike rides leave from the Port of Sale at 9.30am every week.

For more information, phone Ron on 0490 087 178 or George on 0429 949 322.

ALL five home teams recorded victory during round three of North Gippsland football on Saturday, including Heyfield, which broke away from Sale City in the second half.

The Kangaroos kicked seven goals and kept the Bulldogs to just three points after the main break to win 14.12 (96) to 7.8 (50).

Liam Heasley was the star of the show, kicking seven goals for the victors in a best-on-ground display. Heasley was helped

by Adam Wallace and Jack Woodland, who found plenty of the ball.

It was a tale-of-two halves for Sale City, which watched the margin blow out to close to 50 points.Tom Mann,Tom Bowman and Abe Schuback battled manfully for the Bulldogs.

The win keeps Heyfield's unbeaten start to the season intact, while Sale City has had one of every result so far in 2021 — a win, loss and draw.

THERE was another bag of goals kicked in the match between Rosedale and Gormandale, with Brandon McDonald booting nine for the Blues in their 15.16 (106) to 8.8 (56) win.

Rosedale blew the game open in the second quarter, piling on seven goals to three to take a 38-point lead into the main break.

Gormandale showed good signs in the second half, and was able to take plenty of positives out of the match.

The Tigers got some respectability on the scoreboard thanks to Matt Coutts, who kicked

three goals. Coutts was judged best-on-ground, along with Will Flanagan, Jack Burgess and the industrious John Chessells.

Best players for Rosedale were Brad McLay, Luke Stuckey and Sam Bristow.

WOODSIDE maintained its hold at the top of the ladder following a six-point win over TraralgonTyers United.

TTU came home with a wet sail, but ran out of time as the Wildcats won 10.8 (68) to 9.8 (62).

Woodside led at every change, doing most of the damage in the first half, where they kicked eight goals to four.

Trailing by 19 points at threequarter time, the Bombers kept their opponents to a single behind in the final quarter, but couldn't quite bridge the gap.

Jayden Cutts, Jacob Albanese and Ricky Cochrane were prolific in a losing cause, while for the winners, Brett Waddell, Jordy Cameron and Ryan Foat played well.

Those in the Bombers camp will be hoping the past fortnight does not come back to haunt them at the end of the regular season, as TTU have gone down by a combined total of 16 points.

A major talking point out of the game was the inclusion of Warragul Industrials coach Harmit Singh and reigning Gippsland League best-andfairest Jack Lipman into the Woodside line-up. Singh was able to play for the Wildcats as Dusties had a game on Sunday, while Lipman was cleared from Sale on Friday night.

Current Woodside coach Michael Duncan played under Singh at Morwell, winning two

North Gippsland Football-Netball League

premierships, and Singh also played a one-off game for TTU in 2019 when Duncan coached the Bombers.

CHURCHILL and Glengarry had an early finish in their match.

The game was called off in the third quarter following a severe injury to a Glengarry player.

Following a half-hour delay and the arrival of an ambulance to Gaskin Park, the match was awarded to Churchill.

Churchill blitzed the Magpies in the second quarter, kicking six goals and taking a 55-point lead into half-time.

From there, the Cougars pressed on, with the final score reading 13.18 (96) to 4.1 (25).

Best players for Churchill were Michael Diaz, Bailey Flanigan and Joe Whykes. Hamish Busk, Tom Harris and Ben Britten put in honest efforts for Glengarry.

YARRAM powered to a huge win over Cowwarr.The Demons never let up, and inflicted the Saints with an 18.19 (127) to 2.2 (14) defeat.

A six-goal opening term set the game up for Yarram, and from there the Demons went on their merry way. Thirds player Kayleb Pearce booted six goals in a performance which could signal his arrival.

Jack Casson, Ben Coffey and Nick Wozniak were best for Cowwarr.

YALLOURN-YALLOURN North had the bye, but were still in the spotlight with the name Keenan Hughes getting cleared back to the club on Saturday from Boulder City in Western Australia. Hughes kicked 84 goals for the Bombers in 2019.

GLENGARRY 13.8 (86) d CHURCHILL 8.7 (55)

THIRDS

HEYFIELD 15.9 (99) d SALE CITY 2.4 (16) Heyfield, goals: J Kuhnell 3, V Culbert 2, H Blake 2, M Phelan 2, T Rose, A Eastham, I Wheeler, P Unmack, L Hewish, M Hague ROUND THREE Best: Z Francis, B Darby, A Eastham, I Wheeler, R Watts, P SENIORS Unmack Sale City, goals: L Mooney, T Wilms Best: F Shortis, H HEY EYFIELD Y 4.5 7.6 12.8 14.12 96 Tollner, J Butcher, T Wilms, J Brown, S Lamb SALE CITY TY Y 4.2 7.5 7.6 7.8 50 Heyfield, goals: L Heasley 7, C Driffield 3, J Dinsdale, B Woodland, ROSEDALE 9.10 (64) d GORMANDALE 8.5 (53) K Woodland, J Woodland Best: L Heasley, A Wallace, J Woodland, B Rosedale, goals: J Moulton 4, K Carnes 2, C Macleod, H Fox, Berry, J Beha, J Dinsdale Sale City, goals: B Walker 3, L Carman, J B Nikolajew Best: H Fox, B Nikolajew, K Carnes, S Fox, H Foat, Safstrom, B Jackson, B Chivers Best: T Mann, T Bowman, A Schuback, M Missen Gormandale, goals: M Anderson 4, K Petersen, F B Walker, S Fyfe, B Chivers Roscoe, W Boulton, T Baldwin Best: F Roscoe, K Petersen, T ROSEDALE 3.1 10.6 12.9 15.16 106 Baldwin, M Anderson, T Atlee, O Bradford GORMANDALE 1.3 4.4 6.7 8.8 56 TRARALGON-TYERS UNITED 13.10 (88) d WOODSIDE 9.5 (59) Rosedale, goals: B McDonald 9, R Atlee 2, B Williams, L Lossberg, Woodside, goals: L Sketcher 2, J Apiata 2, L Sketcher 2, C Dillow, F Brouns, B McKay Best: B McKay, L Stuckey, S Bristow, R Diamond, F Cupples, M Abernethy Best: L Sketcher, T Askew, A Walpole, D Fleming, B McDonald Gormandale, goals: M Coutts 3, R Burns, L J Apiata, L Sketcher, Z Murphy Traralgon-Tyers United, goals: L Francis, C Potalej, J Burgess, J Pearce Best: M Coutts, W Flanagan, J Healy 4, R Massaro 2, D Morrison, B Poel, J Williams, M Sbaglia, Burgess, J Chessells, R Burns, M Jones C Palmer, B Rooney, T Mahnken Best: L Healy, R Massaro, T WOODSIDE 5.2 8.4 10.7 10.8 68 Mahnken, D Morrison, B Jenkins, D Wells TTU 1.2 4.3 7.6 9.8 62 YARRAM 21.8 (134) d COWWARR 5.6 (36) Woodside, goals: C Whiteoak 3, J Lipman 2, M Duncan, P L’Huillier, Yarram, goals: K Pearce 7, T Chisholm 4, D Brinker-Ritchie 3, L C Whiteoak, J Scott, C Witchell Best: B Waddell, J Cameron, R Foat, Hunter 2, L Earles 2, R Duve, J Fisher, M Parry Best: T Chisholm, D Missen, C Whiteoak, B Johnson Traralgon-Tyers United, goals: B K Pearce, T Daldy, J Fisher, J Collins, L Hunter Cowwarr, goals: M Kelleher 4, L Albanese 2, R Cochrane, J Neilson, J Williams Best: J Farmer 2, M Pistrin, B Hood, T Viney Best: N Esler, M Farmer, L Cutts, J Albanese, R Cochrane, H Willaton, J Neilson, J Brown Isles, J Hanratty, B Hood, M Pistrin YARRAM 6.6 10.9 13.13 18.19 127 CHURCHILL 18.15 (123) d GLENGARRY 5.6 (36) COWWARR 1.0 1.1 2.2 2.2 14 Yarram, goals: K Pearce 6, J Swift 3, J McFarland 3, B Motton 2, T LADDERS Chisholm, K Griffiths, D Vardy, D Brinker-Ritchie Best: C Bruns, K Pearce, SENIORS W L D F A % Pts D Brinker-Ritchie, G Underwood, J Swift, J McFarland Cowwarr, goals: Woodside 3 0 0 313 123 254.47 12 B Coffey, M Leicester Best: J Casson, B Coffey, N Wozniak, B Grieve, Heyfield 3 0 0 255 163 156.44 12 E Kincaid-Shingles, S Alexander Churchill 2 0 0 176 93 189.25 8 2 1 0 301 192 156.77 8 CHURCHILL 5.7 11.14 13.18 13.18 96 Yarram 1 1 1 225 182 123.63 6 GLENGARRY 2.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 25 Rosedale 1 1 1 204 269 77.83 6 Churchill, goals: J Whykes 3, C Williams 2, M Diaz, K Holt, B Holt, R Sale City 190 164 115.85 4 Lowrie, T Brighton, N Celima, P Metlikovec, N McRae Best: M Diaz, J Yallourn-Yallourn North 1 1 0 198 207 95.65 4 Whykes, B Flanigan, C Williams, S Whittle, J Roe-Duggan Glengarry, Traralgon-Tyers United 1 2 0 goals: T Harris 2, J Neagle, J Symons Best: H Busk, T Harris, B Britten, Gormandale 0 2 0 75 202 37.13 0 N Quenault, M Roberts, P Brady Glengarry 0 3 0 108 305 35.41 0 Cowwarr 0 3 0 93 334 27.84 0

RESERVES

SALE CITY 11.4 (70) d HEYFIELD 8.9 (57) Heyfield, goals: A Cox 4, J Morgan, K Hole, W Knight, L Fasoli Best: J Ross, M Ross, A Cox, M Van Der Zwart, B Linaker, S Dwyer Sale City: details not provided ROSEDALE 18.7 (115) d GORMANDALE 6.5 (41) Rosedale, goals: T Love 5, J Goodwin 4, J Reid 3, T Peters, N Kyriacou, L Goodwin, B Caldwell, A Mitchell, B Willebrand Best: L Bleyswyk, B Willebrand, N Kyriacou, T Love, J Goodwin Gormandale, goals: J Rust 3, G Swan, J Northey, C Allen Best: S Morritt, J Northey, K Owen, J Rust, G Batchelor, G Swan TRARALGON-TYERS UNITED 21.11 (137) d WOODSIDE 3.2 (20) Woodside, goals: W Harvey 2, M Burney Best: B Wigg, A Walpole, M Burney, W Harvey, J McSweeney, M McMahon Traralgon-Tyers United, goals: B White 8, J Segond 2, T Mudita 2, L Marriott, T Busch, R Palmer, A Brady, N Miller, C Buckley, N Albanese, B Hamilton, L Davison Best: J Segond, S Somlai, L Blackwood, C Marriott, R Murdoch, T Mudita YARRAM 11.15 (81) d COWWARR 4.3 (27) Yarram, goals: B Askew 3, L Jenkins 3, D Mulholland 2, J McDonald, K Carrison, T Pearce Best: K Carrison, D McAlpine, D Mulholland, B Chapman, T Pearce, J James Cowwarr, goals: L Brunt 2, G Long Best: S Ferguson, W Swan, D Websdale, J Anderson, L Brunt, J Hurrell

RESERVES Traralgon-Tyers United Yarram Sale City Glengarry Yallourn-Yallourn North Heyfield Gormandale Woodside Rosedale Cowwarr Churchill THIRDS Traralgon-Tyers United Heyfield Churchill Woodside Rosedale Yarram Gormandale Yallourn-Yallourn North Glengarry Sale City Cowwarr

W 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 W 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0

L 0 0 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 2 L 0 1 0 1 1 2 1 1 2 3 3

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 363 228 262 184 113 155 100 124 146 108 89 F 204 310 187 334 187 259 144 142 118 124 62

A 88 114 132 183 89 183 166 247 312 194 164 A 121 79 77 141 161 186 123 142 280 301 460

% 412.50 200.00 198.48 100.55 126.97 84.70 60.24 50.20 46.79 55.67 54.27 % 168.60 392.41 242.86 236.88 116.15 139.25 117.07 100.00 42.14 41.20 13.48

Pts 12 12 8 8 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 Pts 12 8 8 8 8 4 4 4 4 0 0

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4 GWS X West Coast Eagles X Sydney Swans X Brisbane Lions 4 Richmond X Fremantle 4 Adelaide X Essendon 4 Port Adelaide 4

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STRATFORD honoured the memory of former player Lachlan Heywood with a sterling performance to begin the East Gippsland football season.

On Saturday, the Swans defeated local rival BoisdaleBriagolong by 25 points — 9.8 (62) to 5.7 (37) — but it wasn’t the result that mattered.

Players and supporters were encouraged by the message “you are not alone” when it comes to mental struggles.

Saturday’s match was the Swans’ first since former player Heywood’s death last year.

Before the senior match, footballers and netballers were joined by family and friends of Heywood in standing around the number 23 and Beyond Blue logo painted on the clubroom wing for a minute’s silence. Stratford retired the number 23 in honour of the man who last wore it, Heywood.

Leading players and supporters in the minute’s silence was Beyond Blue ambassador, former TV sports presenter Brad McEwan, who hoped the event would encourage people to begin having conservations about their mental wellbeing.

“We need to treat mental health as we do physical health.

We cannot do it on our own,” McEwan told the crowd.

“If you are struggling, you need to reach out.

“As I said to some of the players from the both teams earlier today, by reaching out and putting your hand up, you are not only helping yourself, but you are being a leader. You are saying to the people around you, that you might not know, they are watching, they are listening, and they are seeing what you are doing and it gives them the confidence to put their hand up as well.

“What a powerful statement that is.”

Following such an emotional event, a game of football is trivial.

It was the visiting Bombers who began the better, a turnover led to Jim Reeves receiving a free kick, which he duly converted into the game’s first goal.

The Swans’ opening goal also came from a free kick, with Rodney O’Keefe reducing the margin to a point.

The ball was in the Swans’ half of the ground for much of the rest of the quarter, but they only managed to add four behinds to head into the first change of ends two ahead.

Stratford wasn’t allowing the Bombers to settle, which affected the visitors’ transition into attack. The Bombers also had a tough time finding targets

Seagulls on top

LAKES Entrance sits on top of the ladder after round one, following a 55-point victory over Orbost-Snowy Rovers at home.

StraightkickinggavetheBluesafour-pointquartertime lead,before the home side gained control in the second term, booting five unanswered goals to lead by 26 points at the main break.

The Seagulls kept momentum in the second half, kicking five goals to one to win 13.14 (92) to 5.7 (37).

Sam Nickless and Josh Piper stood-out for the Seagulls, with teammate Lucky Whelan kicking five goals and Paulinus Tipungwuti three.

Jack Herbert and Mitch Dignan were best for the Blues.

REIGNING premier Lindenow won at Wy Yung, 14.6 (90) to 8.9 (57), set-up by a five-goal to two opening term.

Angus Fortune kicked four goals for the Cats, with Bayden Ashwood and Ben Jones (three goals) their best players.

LUCKNOW shook off Paynesville with a ninegoal to three second half.

Leading by six points at the main break, the Magpies kicked away to win by 41, 12.12 (84) to 6.7 (43).

Brodie Matthews, Ryan Ladson led the way for the home side, with Joel McNamara booting three goals.

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SENIORS

STRA ST TRATFORD A 1.3 5.4 7.5 9.8 62 BOISDALE-BRIAG 1.1 2.5 4.6 5.7 37 Stratford, goals: R O’Keefe 4, J Bennett, R Fulton, J Robertson, J Bacon, H Erfurth Best: L Toner, D Nikolajew, M Hawkins, J Robertson, A Scott, G Bickery Boisdale-Briagolong, goals: J Granger, S Bates, J Whelan, J Reeves, A Quirk Best: J Granger, B Marshall, L Forsyth, N Sandison, M Simmonds, R Johnson LAKES ENTRANCE 3.2 8.4 9.9 13.14 92 ORBOST-SNOWY R 4.0 4.2 5.7 5.7 37 Lakes Entrance, goals: L Whelan 4, P Tipungwuti 3, S Nickless 2, B Bassett, J Guarnaccia, J Cullen, L Saunders Best: S Nickless, J Piper, F Dostine, J Hooper, X Woodland, J McDonnell Orbost-Snowy Rovers, goals: H Nettleton 3, C Solomon, B Ross Best: J Herbert, M Dignan, A Jonkers, T Cotter, M Herbert, A Malcolm PAYNESVILLE

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3.3

3.4

6.7

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1.4 3.9 8.11 12.12 84 Stratford’s Jarryd Clohesy tackles Boisdale-Briagolong co-coach LUCKNOW Paynesville, goals: N Wilson, J Haslam, D Jones, J McNaughton, M Sam Bedggood.

Wells, N Pincott Best: D Ashworth, J Pescod, J Farquhar, J Haslam, B Riches, J Harris Lucknow, goals: J McNamara 3, D Hodder 2, B Purnell 2, R Halford 2, J Carroll, K Thomson, R Harrison Best: B Matthews, R Ladson, R Halford, J McNamara, J Dadswell, D Grace WY YUNG 2.3 5.5 7.6 8.9 57 LINDENOW 5.1 9.1 11.4 14.6 90 Wy Yung, goals: B West 2, L Rooney 2, H Kellow, C Wheeler, L Elia, T Brasher Best: J Broome, W Trimnell, A Thomson, O Broome, M Savage Lindenow, goals: A Fortune 4, B Jones 3, M Baylis 2, J Gould 2, L Dumaresq 2, B Ashwood Best: B Ashwood, B Jones, B Cameron, T Alexander, R Coles, H McShane

RESERVES

BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG 10.14 (74) d STRATFORD 2.6 (18) Stratford, goals: J Channing, C Dixon Best: A McGuiness, D Richardson, W Webb, J Simmons, B Appleton, S Jago Boisdale-Briagolong, goals: J Hunt 3, H Hare 2, D Pratt 2, S Ferguson, M Mckay, D Murphy Best: M Semmens, S Ferguson, J Bavadra, B Sandeman, H Hare, J Hunt LAKES ENTRANCE 19.13 (127) d ORBOST-SNOWY ROVERS 1.5 (11) LUCKNOW 22.10 (142) d PAYNESVILLE 6.3 (39) LINDENOW 14.11 (95) d WY YUNG 5.9 (39)

UNDER 17.5s LAKES ENTRANCE 18.15 (123) d ORBOST-SR 5.6 (36)

Boisdale-Briagolong’s Josh Granger runs the ball out of defence. in attack.

The Swans’ ability to convert its chances in the second term had them on their way to victory.

O’Keefe intercepted a kick, then under pressure, got away a kick, which miraculously bounced over a Bomber on the goal line to extend the Swans’ lead to eight points early in the quarter.

A goal on the run from Jack Bacon soon after extended the margin to 14 points.

The gap became 19 after Jordan Robertson’s goal.

The Bombers got on the board half-way through the quarter through Josh Granger.

O’Keefe kicked the third of his four goals for the match as the Swans went into the main break leading by 17 points.

The margin was maintained after a third quarter where both teams kicked two goals.

The Swans had the better of the final term, kicking two goals to one.

Lincoln Toner, Dylan Nikolajew Mitch Hawkins and Gavin Bickery led the way for the Swans around the ground.

Robertson and O’Keefe more than tested the Bomber defence, while Andrew Scott stood-out in the back line.

For the Bombers, Josh Granger and Billy Marshall played well under pressure in defence, while Lee Forsyth, Nicoll Sandison, Mat Simmons and Rhys Johnson also worked hard to get the visitors back into the match.

But at the end of the day, the result didn’t really matter, with the main takeaway being encouragement to reach out to others and talk about mental health.

Anyone needing help in a crisis can phone Lifeline on 13 11 14. For more information about mental health, phone Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or visit www.beyondblue.org.au

Those in immediate danger should phone Triple 0 (000).

WY YUNG 11.10 (76) d LINDENOW 10.4 (64) LADDERS SENIORS W L D F A % Pts Lakes Entrance 1 0 0 92 37 248.65 4 Lucknow 1 0 0 84 43 195.35 4 Stratford 1 0 0 62 37 167.57 4 Lindenow 1 0 0 90 57 157.89 4 Wy Yung 0 1 0 57 90 63.33 0 Boisdale-Briagolong 0 1 0 37 62 59.68 0 Paynesville 0 1 0 43 84 51.19 0 Orbost-Snowy Rovers 0 1 0 37 92 40.22 0 RESERVES W L D F A % Pts Lakes Entrance 1 0 0 127 11 1154.55 4 Boisdale-Briagolong 1 0 0 74 18 411.11 4 Lucknow 1 0 0 142 39 364.10 4 Lindenow 1 0 0 95 39 243.59 4 Wy Yung 0 1 0 39 95 41.05 0 Paynesville 0 1 0 39 142 27.46 0 Stratford 0 1 0 18 74 24.32 0 Orbost-Snowy Rovers 0 1 0 11 127 8.66 0 UNDER 17.5s W L D F A % Pts Lakes Entrance 1 0 0 123 36 341.67 4 Wy Yung 1 0 0 76 64 118.75 4 Stratford 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 4 Lucknow 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 4 Lindenow 0 1 0 64 76 84.21 0 Orbost-Snowy Rovers 0 1 0 36 123 29.27 0 (Boisdale-Briag and Paynesville are not fielding under 17.5 teams)

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TOUCH football has resumed in Sale following the tight COVID-19 restrictions and the annual Sale Knock-Out tournament.

Numbers were down by at least 50 per cent at the tournament, with no interstate teams or referees taking part, yet the event was still a success with two days of high standard touch football.

On the local scene, the Mustangs defeated Nagle College on Wednesday night. The Mustangs led 2-1 at half-time, then added five tries to three in the second half to win 7-4.

Nicola Rosenberger and Siebel both scored two tries for the Mustangs, with one each from Jake Bartholomeus, Ryan Rosenberger and Ethan Phil. Nagle’s top scorer was Isla McCarthy with two, while Mason Annear and Kyle Grummisch scored one each.

Best players were Siebel, Ren Crunden-Smith, R y a n R o s e n b e r g e r, Nicola Rosenberger and McCarthy. Thomas

The Mustangs, who defeated Nagle College on Wednesday night, (back row, from left) Corey Siebel, Clint Freebody, Ryan Rosenberger, Eliza Roberts, (front) Jake Bartholomeus, Jessica McGovern and Nicola Rosenberger.

Photo: Contributed McGovern won the encouragement award.

IN a close game, Longford Trailer Hire just got the points over Porky’s Pines, 7-6.

Longford’s Jack Neesham was the top scorer for the game with three classy tries, Brodie Towers had another good game with a try in

each half, while Ryder Hinchcliffe and Kobi Laudani each scored one.

Porky’s had six individual try scorers.

Best players were Jason Wilson, Towers, Steve Wright, Anne Lateshie and Rhiannon Massey, with Cooper Rimton winning the encouragement award.

Longford recruited Jack Love and Rimton, both of whom added to the talented player list.

THE Pink Panthers were too strong for the younger Phoenix-CAT’s team.

Phoenix-CAT’s scored two tries in each half, while the Panthers added four tries in the first half and five in the second half to win 9-4.

Riley Forde and Daniel Barclay each scored four tries with San Armstrong one for the winners.

Ursula Barnsley, Kate Laskowski, Miranda Laskowski and Kerry S h o tt er s c o r ed t h e Phoenix-CAT’s tries.

Shotter played a great team game and was named in the best, along with Forde, Barclay, Kate Laskowski and Samantha Lorenz.

Both Rory and Miranda Laskowski were awarded the encouragement award.

Tomorrow night’s matches, 6.30pm: Porky’s Pines v Nagle (referee Mustangs), Longford Trailer Hire v Phoenix-CAT’s (Pink Panthers); 7.20pm: Mustangs v Pink Panthers (Porky’s Pines).

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TWO greyhounds trained in Darriman by Bill McMahon won during Sunday night’s meeting in Sale.

It was a McMahon quinella in race nine, a 440 metre mixed grade four and five, which was won by Berdeen from Dr Carmel.

Molly’s Lass, trained by Ronald Winter at Denison, finished third.

In the next race, a 440m grade five, Dr Colette won for McMahon, ahead of Lara’s Love, trained by Dawn Johnston at Boisdale.

Dr Topaz, trained by Kim McMahon, won race three, a 440m grade seven, by six lengths.

Soda Prince, trained by Lyn Smith at Nambrok, won the final of the 440m series for dogs with three to six wins.

Claiming a fourth victory from his previous six starts, Soda Prince led all the way to win by five lengths from Jet Lee Rose, trained by Jeff Chignell at Rosedale.

The evening’s most impressive win came in race six, a 520m restricted

win event, with Stuart Lee Rose, trained by Sharon-Lee Chignell, Rosedale, going straight to the lead and winning by nine lengths.

The program began with Old Man Trapper winning a 440m maiden for Matt Clark at Briagolong.

Airly Blueboy, trained

by Gayle Elston, finished second in the night’s final race, another 440m grade five, behind Majestic Mojo, trained by Kerry Houlahan at Lang Lang.

ALBERTON West trainer Gavin Burke had two winners at Sale on Friday night.

Go Nera won the 520m race five by five lengths. In third place was Total Babe, trained by Leigh Jennings at Maffra.

Burke’s Blue Tiger claimed a third win from his previous four starts in taking out race eight, a 520m mixed grade four and five. In second place was Leo Rose, trained

by Sharon-Lee Chignell at Rosedale, with Marshall’s King third for Des Douch at Maffra.

Mac Rooster, trained by Ronald Winter at Denison, won race four, over 440m, by half a length.

Jennings’ Connor Man led most of the way, but was passed late by Mac Rooster.

Angel Eyes, trained by Carolyn Jones at Rosedale, finished third.

Yarram trainer had two dogs in the first three of race seven, a 440m mixed grade four and five, with Suspense Rules winning and Zipping Sense third.

In the race 10 440m grade five, Prize Diamond, trained by Susan Northway at Heyfield, took the lead on the bend before winning by almost a length. Bomber’s Wonder, trained by Geoff Green at Woodside, finished third.

Locked In, trained by YvonneAndrews at Kilmany, won the race 11 440m grade five by a length from He’s A Mistrel, trained by Corey Fulford at Bundalaguah.

Two Pars, trained by Gavin Clifton at Tynong North, produced a big finish win race three, a 440m mixed grade six and seven.

Jaxson Mino, trained by Winter, led into the home straight, but was passed to finish third.

The next meeting at Sale will be this Friday night.

Boisdale Hillclimb second round MAFFRA and District Car Club recently hosted the second round of the Boisdale Hillclimb Series.

While competitor numbers were a little lower than expected for the short track day race meeting, about 70 drivers still enjoyed a good day’s racing on the gravel track in front of family and spectators.

With new members and seasoned drivers in a variety of cars, there was plenty of action throughout the event.

Kerran Pridmore was victorious by competition end with a time of 40.28 seconds in a purpose built buggy, over Matt Healy and Cody Healy in a Subaru WRX with times of 41.84s and 42.14s respectively.

Fastest junior driver was Caleb Muir in a buggy.

Muir was also fourth overall on the day with an outstanding drive of 42.54s on his final run.

Anna Brady won the women’s division with a time of 47.84s over Emily Jorgensen, 48.41s.

Hayley Nancarrow gained third with 50.48s.

The next Boisdale Hillclimb will be a twilight and long track event on Saturday, May 22.

This race meeting will also be a round of the Victorian Club Autocross Series, run in conjunction with the Pakenham Auto Club.

Placings: Open, class A: D Clutterbuck 48.05, R Chrisp 50.54, M Harris 54.75; class B: A Britton 45.27, S Anderson 45.79, M Grist 47.95; class C: P Willoughby 47.62, J Forsyth 47.80, B Bye 50.21; class D: R Cannon 46.54, Reiley Cannon 47.57, M Rees 49.61; class E: M White 48.77, S Lansdown 51.34, M Lansdown 52.71; class F: A Paterson 46.49, C DuVe 46.84, D Saddington 47.23; class G: Peter Bartlett 50.76; class H: Kevin Pridmore 47.44, C Haagsma 49.21, S Small 49.34; class I: M Healy 41.84, C Healy 42.14, M Jones 46.28; class K: Kerran Pridmore 40.28, M McCarthy 43.51; class L: A Brady 47.84, E Jorgensen 48.41, H Nancarrow 50.48.

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Junior, class A: C Clutterbuck 48.47, C Chrisp 55.06; class B: B Daly 51.47, L Jones 52.99, H Britton 54.99; class C: Ella Forsyth 51.33; class D: F Cannon 47.21, H Jones 49.62; class E: D Brady 53.83, S White 57.64, T White 63.82; class F: B Healy 50.42, L Miller 51.62, B Grumley 51.87; class H: D Small 49.46; class K: Caleb Muir 42.54.

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