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AT the time the Gippsland Times went to print yesterday morning, there were 94 active cases of COVID-19 across Victoria.

The health department announced 11 new cases overnight — which included two cases announced on Sunday.

Two of these were from the Arcare aged care facility at Maidstone, in western Melboure —a 79-year-old resident and a nurse.

At the time of print, the health department was yet to confirm whether the other nine cases were linked to existing cases or involved people already quarantining.

On Sunday, deputy Chief Health Officer Allen Cheng said Victoria was running “neck and neck” with the outbreak, and refused to rule out an extension to the current restrictions.

“We don’t want to be in this any longer than we need,” Professor Cheng said.

“If we can, we would leave early but at this stage our expectation is [to] continue to Thursday.”

Acting Premier James Merlino sounded more optimistic, but emphasised any decision would be based on public health advice.

“My expectation is that by the end of this period we’ll be in a position to have a further easing of restrictions,” he said.

Two weeks ago, there were no locally acquired cases is Victoria.

The fourth lockdown was announced as Victoria recorded 44 active cases.Numbers have continued to steadily rise since.

Currently in regional Victoria, there are no restrictions on the reasons to leave home, but there are some limitations.

There are no visitors allowed to the home.Those who can work or study from home must do so, but schools can resume face-to-face learning across all year levels.

Face masks must be carried at all times and must be worn indoors, and are required outdoors where physical distancing of 1.5m cannot be maintained. Social gatherings of up to 10 people are allowed in public places.

Wellington Real Estate’s Julian McIvor, Tony Kiss and Elise Williams and the rest of the real estate agency’s team agree demand for houses for sale and rentals was strong and showing little sign of easing. The Sale-based agency’s Christine Haylock reported lots of ready and raring buyers and wait lists for rental properties.

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Businesses fined over COVID non-compliance

MORE than 2200 businesses across Victoria have been targeted for COVIDSafe compliance checks, with seven businesses receiving fines of between $1652 and $9913.

Inspections have found abount one-third of those businesses, largely in hospitality, have been non-compliant with Chief Health Officer directions — including not having COVID safety signs up, density quotients not being adhered to, customer tables too close together or QR code check-in systems not in place.

Authorised officers have issued fines, with more businesses expected to be hit in coming weeks as COVID compliance and enforcement efforts are ramped up across hospitality, retail, ride share and other businesses.

In St Kilda, South Melbourne, Brunswick and Geelong, four hospitality venues were fined $9913 for non-compliance issues including having no QR code check-in systems in place.

In addition to fines since May 1, more than 200 enforcement notices were issued including 59 written warnings, eight verbal warnings and 136 improvement notices issued for COVID non-compliance.

Businesses repeatedly breaking the rules can be issued with an additional fine of $9913, or a prohibition notice shutting them down.

They can also face prosecution in court for continued, blatant or wilful non-compliance.

Acting Police and Emergency Services Minister Danny Pearson said all businesses had a responsibility to provide a COVIDSafe environment for their workers and customers “... and we’ll be checking up on them to make sure they know their obligations and are doing the right thing”.

“If a business is not following the rules, then they can expect a visit from our authorised officers and enforcement action including on-the-spot fines or temporary closures,” he said.

More than 115,000 Victorian organisations and businesses have signed up for the free Victorian Government QR Code Service across 170,000 different locations – with almost 32 million check-ins – an average of 615,000 a day.

COVID safety breaches can be reported to the coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398, WorkSafe’s advisory line on 1800 136 089 or the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.

Royal Australian Air Force members Aircraftman Nicolas Zvekic and Corporal Peter Wilson supporting Victorian Department of Health authorised officer Kevin Xu to conduct Household Engagement visits as a part of the Joint Task Force 629.2, Operation COVID-19 Assist, in Victoria.

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Extra ADF support to help with COVID-19 outbreak UP to 160 Victorian-based Australian Defence Force members were deployed last week as part of Operation COVID-19 Assist — including seven members from RAAF Base, East Sale.

Supporting the Victorian Health Department, members are undertaking the Household Engagement Program, which involves visiting close contacts and returned travellers to ensure they are

aware of their status, and to provide information and support services while in isolation.

The role is vital in assisting the Victorian government authorities’ response to the current COVID-19 outbreak and state-wide lockdown.

Before deployment, the members were mobilised rapidly from across the state, and concentrated at Simpson Barracks in Melbourne where they were

trained, equipped and prepared for their tasks.

The members are drawn from Victorian elements of all three services, including 108 members from Army’s 4th Brigade.

The 160 personnel are in addition to the 252 ADF members already deployed in Victoria on Operation COVID-19 Assist, supporting the COVID Quarantine Victoria program.

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Flooding and weather warnings expected:

Winter has officially arrived Sarah Luke

Council seeks feedback on councillor pay David Braithwaite

A cold front coming from the west, and a complex low pressure area coming from the east, could potentially bring up to 80mm of rain locally this week.

“It’s a combination of near or sub zero temperaIt also advises staying safe by avoiding dangertures forecast between Wednesday to Friday and ous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, high precipitation, which means by the end of damaged roads and fallen trees, and being aware the week we’re looking at snow dumps of up to that storms may make trees unstable and more 70cm of snow — just in time for the opening of likely to fall when it’s windy or wet. the snow season.”

People should check loose items, such as outdoor Ms Scully said with the potential for severe settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely weather, people should stay across what’s hap- secured, and move vehicles under cover or away pening in their local area. from trees.

“It is an evolving weather situation, and we are People can monitor weather warnings, forecasts monitoring it very closely, so it’s important for and river levels on the Bureau of Meteorology’s people to stay up to date with the latest forecasts,” website. she said.

The VicEmergency app also provides Victorians At the time the Gippsland Times went to print with access to warnings and incidents for fires, yesterday morning, there was a severe weather floods, storms, earthquake, tsunamis, landslides, warning in place for damaging winds across water safety and more, and is available to downGippsland, which were forecast to ease later today. load from the App Store or Google Play.

The State Emergency Service advises people Alternatively, people can visit www.emergency. should avoid travel if possible if driving conditions vic.gov.au or phone the VicEmergency hotline on are dangerous.

1800 226 226 at any time of the day or night to If not possible, safely pull over away from trees, access emergency information during and after drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. major incidents in Victoria.

More regional travel vouchers will be released A NEW round of travel vouchers will be released as part of a state government package to help Victorian tourism.

The latest round of regional travel vouchers will encourage Victorians to support attractions and accommodation providers across the state once it is safe to do so.

Victorians will have access to 80,000 regional travel vouchers valued at $200 each to help operators affected by the current restrictions recover strongly.

The $32.2 million Regional Tourism Support Package will also provide accommodation, attraction and experience providers with grant top-ups worth up to $4500 per business, while alpine businesses will receive up to $15,000 to help them provide a COVID-safe ski season.

A $16 million spend will fund a fourth release of popular regional travel vouchers – 10,000 new vouchers and 70,000 vouchers allocated through

previous rounds but not claimed.

A release date for the vouchers and travel windows will be advised soon.

Victorians snapped up 160,000 regional travel vouchers during the first three rounds of the Regional Travel Voucher Scheme and 40,000 for the Melbourne Travel Voucher Scheme.

More than 88,000 regional vouchers have been claimed so far, with those travellers injecting an estimated $130 million into local economies.

The travel period for round three of the Regional Travel Voucher Scheme will be extended by three weeks so people whose plans have been affected by the current restrictions can still experience the best of Victoria at a subsidised price.

The Regional Tourism Support Package also provides $11.8 million to support eligible Victorian tourism businesses with grant top-ups for the current Business Costs Assistance Program.

This means that all eligible tourism businesses

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WELLINGTON Shire Council is seeking community feedback for the allowances it provides the mayor and councillors.

Under state government guidelines, Wellington Shire Council, as a category two council, can pay the mayor $81,204 annually and councillors $26,245.

Both allowances have additional superannuation contributions.

The new allowances will be in effect until the new Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal makes its first determination on councillor allowances.

The Local Government Act 2020 saw the responsibility for determining councillor allowances move from councils to the new tribunal.

Until the tribunal makes a determination, the allowance framework set out in the 1989 act apply.

Public submissions into the review will be accepted until June 29, with allowances to be adopted during council’s July 20 meeting.

A latest state-wide lockdown meant councillors joined Tuesday’s council meeting remotely via Skype.

Members of the public were able to submit questions and comments via email and council’s online feedback form.

Cr Carmel Ripper acknowledged shopowners who are allowed to open under lockdown restrictions.

“I want to encourage local people to shop local ... whatever town you live there are stores — hardware store, coffee shop — please shop local and support them.

“By shopping local, we are making sure that those shops will continue to be open.

“When you go to the shop, your smile, their smile back at you, saying ‘g’day’, psychologically gives so much to each person.”

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GIPPSLAND will begin its forecasted warmer than average winter with an Antarctic blast this week, which brings the potential for flooding locally.

A strong cold front has already begun its journey across south eastern Australia today, with only one or two millimetres of rainfall expected to fall locally today.

However, a two-day downpour is expected to follow, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting 20 to 30mm to fall in Sale tomorrow, and 30 to 50mm on Thursday.

Bureau meteorologist Sarah Scully forecast strong and gusty north westerly winds (possibly severe, which may whip up some dust over drier areas), widespread showers, small hail and isolated thunderstorms as the front moves eastwards through Victoria and New South Wales today.

“Snow is expected to drop to low levels through parts of Tasmania, Victoria and alpine areas of New South Wales,” she said.

“And then later on Tuesday evening, we’re forecasting a complex low pressure area to start to develop over southern New South Wales.

“That complex area of low pressure area is then expected to move off the east coast of New South Wales, where it’s forecast to intensify during Wednesday into Thursday.

“We’re forecasting a band of rain to develop right over that eastern seaboard, really stretching right from Tasmania all the way up to south eastern Queensland throughout the week.

“It’s a very cold pool of area, so there’s the potential for small hail, thunderstorms as well, showers and also snow down to low levels.”

The low pressure area is also likely to be accompanied by damaging wind gusts.

Ms Scully said it looked like the heaviest rainfall would be in Gippsland and the south-eastern corner of New South Wales, with the potential for flooding.

“What’s important is the soils are nearsaturated, so any heavy rainfall that does occur that does occur over eastern Victoria or eastern New South Wales is likely to have increased surface run off, and leaves them slightly more prone to flooding,” she said.

Ms Scully said this week’s weather was much better news for ski resorts.

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VicForests to pay court costs VICFORESTS has been forced to pay the costs of the Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum’s case, and half the cost of its the environmental group’s appeal case, after the state-owned logging agency was still found to have breached the law.

The Federal Court ruled in favour of the environmental group last May, which argued VicForests had breached environmetal laws by logging sections of 66 areas of the Central Highlands inhabited by the critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum and vulnerable greater glider.

Last month, VicForests successfully appealed that decision in front of the full Federal Court, when it argued Australian logging companies do not need to abide by state-based laws in order to retain their exemption from federal environmental laws through Regional Forestry Agreements.

Last Thursday, the same court ordered VicForests to pay the respondents’ costs of the original trial and 50 per cent of its costs during the appeal.

The costs judgement reads although the court ruled Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum should not have originally succeeded at trial, that did not mean there was no just basis upon which it should recover its costs of the trial.

The costs judgment found the environmental group was “overwhelmingly successful at trial in establishing, as matters of fact, that VicForests contravened state legislative instruments with respect to the endangered greater glider and Leadbeater’s possum species. Those factual findings were not disturbed on appeal.” “ ... the full court did not overturn any of the primary judge’s factual findings which were challenged on appeal and which occupied much of the trial and a considerable portion of the hearing of the appeal.

“These were costs which were wasted due to VicForests’ conduct.”

Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum president Steve Meacher said the group was still appealing to the High Court and would do everything it could “to

Local SES units receive funding

STATE Emergency Service units across Gippsland have received money to buy essential lifesaving equipment, to help keep their communities safe.

As part of the AAMI Equipment Handover program, SES units across Gippsland will share in nearly 500 pieces for rescue kits, worth more than $80,000.

The money has been used to buy more than 3200 pieces of equipment across the state.

Three mules, or one-wheel stretchers, used to move immobilised patients over rough terrain will be provided for the Sale, Stratford and Tambo Valley units.

The Maffra unit will receive an automated external defibrillator to assist with cardiac issues.

Nine chainsaw kits to help SES volunteers from the Bendoc, Cann River, Foster, Inverloch, Mallacoota, Morwell, Rosedale, Phillip Island and San Remo units when called out to road crash rescues.

In the past 12 months, Gippsland SES volunteers responded to more than 2600 emergency calls for assistance, ranging from on the ground support during emergencies to road rescue support, land searches and assisting other emergency service organisations.

AAMI has been VICSES’ principal community partner since 2002, during which time it has contributed more than $9 million dollars with a large portion going towards buying critical emergency response equipment.

Despite winning its appeal, the full Federal Court found VicForests still breached several environmental laws, and ordered it to pay for Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum court costs for the entire original trial and half the appeal.

hold VicForests to account under our federal, as well as state, laws.”

“The court’s decision to order VicForests to pay our costs indicates the importance of this case and the findings that were made.

“We urge government to listen and act to conserve the forests found to be in dire need of protection for these precious native possums, that are being driven toward extinction by VicForests’ logging operations.

“The Andrews’ government is a nature laggard, with the worst record on nature protection in decades.

“We are now the country’s logging capital – senselessly wood-chipping tonnes of native forest each year, far beyond any other state.”

Nicola Rivers, the co-chief executive of Environmental Justice Australia, the lawyers who represented Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum, said it was encouraging to see the courts hold VicForests

accountable for the costs of the public interest case.

“This case has shown that enforcement of our environment laws, particularly against government agencies, is falling to the community,” she said.

“We are working with our client, Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum to appeal to the High Court on the issue of the logging industry’s exemption from federal environment law.

“In the meantime, injunctions remain in place protecting the critical areas of habitat subject of the case while that occurs.”

Findings upheld by the appeal court were that VicForests breaching the precautionary principle by failing to avoid serious and irreversible damage to the greater glider, failed to identify and protect a Leadbeater’s possum colony and its habitat, destroyed protected tree species, clear-felled vegetation gaps in the forest far larger than permitted, and failed to retain forest in minimum required buffers.

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MORE than 50 submissions into a public sector hearing on corruption and misconduct are being considered by Parliament’s Integrity and Oversight Committee, including one from an organisation advocating for the humane treatment of Australia’s wild horses.

Victoria’s four key integrity agencies — the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission, Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner, Victorian Inspectorate and Victorian Ombudsman — took questions from members of the Parliament’s Integrity and Oversight Committee at the public hearing yesterday.

The hearing, which was conducted by videoconference, is considering how Victoria’s integrity agencies undertake their education and prevention functions to expose and address public sector corruption and misconduct.

The committee heard from the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission, Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner,Victorian Inspectorate and Victorian Ombudsman.

Other witnesses included the Local Government Inspectorate, Professor Fiona Haines from the University of Melbourne’s School of Social and Political Sciences and Dr Suelette Dreyfus and Dr Chris Culnane.

The hearing was broadcast live on the Victorian Parliament’s website, and committee chairman Steve McGhie said the key hearing for the inquiry was an opportunity to question Victoria’s integrity agencies on their role and effectiveness in combating corruption and misconduct in the public sector.

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Heritage Brumby Advocates Australia has made a submission to a public sector hearing on corruption and misconduct, detailing how the government’s response to its concerns had been “inadequate”. describes itself as “an independent organisation with a focus on advocacy and systemic change”, is pushing for the humane treatment of wild horses in Australia.

The group, which formed in government plans to shoot brumbies in Alpine parks, supports the humane removal of wild horses from national parks but is pushing for a collaborative framework where

“government, science and Brumby advocates work together for a healthy environmental outcome”.

The group’s submission states it expected “a general (even basic) level of engagement” with relevant authorities over the brumby management plan, but its dealing with government agencies and regulator responses to concerns had been “inadequate” and “not compatible with our expectations”.

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Sale drunk driver has car impounded

A VEHICLE was impounded in Stratford on Friday night after its driver was detected with a blood alcohol limit above the prescribed limit.

Stratford police intercepted the vehicle on the Stratford-Maffra Rd about 5.30pm, the driver then returned a positive preliminary breath test.

The 58-year-old male from Sale later recorded an alleged breath alcohol concentration of 0.184.

The driver’s licence was immediately suspended, and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

The male is expected to be charged by summons for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol, and failing to have an alcohol interlock fitted to his vehicle.

In recent months, the number of wildlife killed on the Briagolong Rd at this creek junction has raised concerns about driver safety.

Call for wildlife signs on Briagolong Rd “It’s sad to see so many dead wombats and wallabies killed there, but it’s also very dangerous for drivers who can’t see them at night and often swerve to try to avoid them.

“It’s a dip in the road so drivers speed up when they should slow down, and they have no chance of stopping.

“On such as narrow part of the road, if a car was coming the other way that would be disastrous.”

Department of Transport region director Sara Rhodes-Ward said preventing collisions with animals was an ongoing challenge, as wildlife was unpredictable and entered roads regardless of roadside conditions.

“When driving in areas where wildlife may be on the move, we encourage motorists to ensure they stick to safe speeds, leave plenty of space

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between them and the car in front and remain aware — particularly at dawn and dusk,” she said.

Ms Rhodes-Ward said the DoT always considered wildlife impacts during the planning stage of all road projects through ecological and fauna investigations, and worked with DELWP, councils, and at times, wildlife protection groups.

Responding to requests for wildlife signs at the junction, the department will consult with DELWP to determine the “most prominent wildlife in the area and their migration patterns”.

“When we unfortunately find or receive reports of a wildlife hazard on the network, our crews attend as soon as possible to ensure the road is safe per the Road Management Act,” Ms Rhodes-Ward said.

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Illegal hunting did not take place at Morass SALE Field and Game president Gary Howard has clarified illegal hunting overheard locally recently did not take place at the Heart Morass.

An article in Friday’s Gippsland Times described how nearby residents reported to the police hearing multiple gunshots in pitch black conditions the weekend after duck hunting season opened, well past the legal time slot for duck hunting.

The Game Management Authority stipulates hunting must cease half an hour after sunset on each day, and cannot begin until half an hour before sunrise.

However, Mr Howard said he was in the Heart Morass at the time, and he and a group of camping hunters heard the shots, and agreed they came from a neighbouring property.

“It wasn’t in the Heart Morass. Sale Field and Game do not condone illegal hunting practices -— that is, shooting behind or after the legal times,” he said.

“In all pursuits, sports, whatever we do in life, there is always an element that will chose to do the wrong thing.

“That doesn’t justify what’s happened, and we do our best to try and stamp it out, but it does happen, and I, and the Field and Game organisation do not condone it.

“The unfortunate thing is with the Australian psyche is that you don’t dob anyone in, but it’s that critical.

“Hunters should take the responsible attitude and report illegal activities to Game Management Authority.

“I want to reiterate, categorically, that the shooting did not happen in the Heart Morass -— the property owned by Field and Game Australia.”

Heart Morass is about 1800 hectares of wetlands, at about 13 kilometres long, rehabilitated through a partnership between Bug Blitz Trust, Field and Game Australia, Hugh Williamson Foundation, Watermark and West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.

Since the Heart Morass was bought, the partnership has planted more than 60,000 indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses, direct seeded indigenous vegetation on five hectares of the wetlands, controlled weeds including blackberry, boxthorn and invasive grasses, developed a seed collection program from more than 50 wetland and riparian plant species to support future revegetation efforts, constructed a new gravel road surface and parking area, managed existing drain entrances to maintain water levels in the wetland and rock beaching at the entrance of two main drains and removed more 20 tonnes of carp.

Mr Howard reported a difficult 2021 season for duck hunters so far, with COVID-19 restrictions eating into an already reduced 20 day season.

“Those in Sale and Bairnsdale have been quite fortunate that they are within the 5km [of a

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“The 20-day season has been severely limited by lockdown, but those who have been able to get out have been able to pick up a couple of birds every time they go out.”

Mr Howard said Friday morning brought a bit more activity locally, after lockdown restrictions finished, giving hunters from the Valley the opportunity to visit Sale.

“We’ve just got to make the most of what we’ve got left,” he said.

“If they don’t extend the season, I think we’re entitled for a further license extension.

“We’ve paid for a license in good faith, and by and large we’ve not been able to hunt.”

Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party Eastern Victoria MLC Jeff Bourman announced via his Facebook page he was in discussions with Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas to see if he could get the season extended by at least seven days.

Sale Field and Game branch has 1050 financial members, and encourages more.

“Duck hunters should take the opportunity to join a responsible hunting organisation such as the Field and Game to support their pursuit,” Mr Howard said.

To join, visit www.revolutionise.com.au/fieldandgameaus/registration and nominate the Sale branch from there.

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One resident said there had been five incidents involving vehicles hitting wildlife in the past five months, with the latest on Monday when a vehicle collided with a swamp wallaby crossing the road.

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FINDING a home in Gippsland is slipping out of the reach of many local residents, as tree changers put pressure on the rental market and metro buyers move in to snap up cheaper housing.

The real estate frenzy which began soon after the first lockdown in 2020 has taken even seasoned agents by surprise, defying initial economic forecasts of a COVID-inspired falling market and plunging house prices.

House prices in many parts of Australia are now at an all-time high, with data showing Victorian house prices have risen by more than 13 per cent over the past year and are outpacing metro areas.

For renters, it is just as bleak. In the Latrobe Valley and Wellington Shire, rental prices rose by up to 25 per cent in 2020, while the reduction in supply and increase in demand has increased rents.

Sale-based agent Christine Haylock, from Wellington Real Estate, said demand for houses for sale and rentals was strong and showing little sign of easing.

“We have lots of buyers on our books who are ready to go, and it terms of rentals we have at least 20 people waiting for a property,” she said.

Ms Haylock said a mix of buyers were jostling for properties, including first home buyers and investors, who saw rental income as a better way to get a return on their money that low interest rates from the banks.

In some cases, prospective buyers and renters were even paying more than asking prices to secure a property, with Dutch auctions — where buyers informally outbid each other — were increasingly common.

“Houses have increased in value but if there isn’t enough stock people are prepared to pay more than the asking price,” she said.

“There are also cash buyers, which vendors prefer because they don’t have to wait.”

One prospective buyer told the Gippsland Times she recently enquired about a three-bedroom house newly-listed for sale in Maffra only to be told half an hour after booking an inspection that a buyer from Melbourne had snapped it up sight unseen offering full price and a cash payment.

“What chance have locals got to get into the market when people from Melbourne with bigger wallets and bigger borrowing power outbid us and are willing to buy over the phone,” she said.

Gippsland Real Estate director Pat Weatherley doesn’t see a cooling of the market any time soon after the Reserve Bank indicated interest rates would stay low until 2024.

“Money is so cheap, the local market is strong, construction is strong and local businesses are doing well,” he said.

Where houses would have spent around 90 days on the market a few years ago, some are are now

selling in as little as two hours.

But, Mr Weatherley said buyers shouldn’t give up hope, with opportunities often arising where people have to sell, and subdivisions continuing to come onto the market, especially in Maffra.

“We just had a 41-lot subdivision in Maffra that sold in three weeks, but we have another 22 lot subdivision coming onto the market in about 22 weeks, so there are always opportunities coming up,” he said.

While the agency has had some level of interest from Melbourne buyers, Mr Weatherley said 90 per cent of buyers were local.

“I know people worry that everyone from Melbourne is coming up and buying up properties, but it is mainly local people buying their first, second or third home,” he said.

Mr Weatherley also questioned whether rental vacancy rates were under pressure from people moving to the regions, and said it was largely “over regulation” that had seen landlords leave the industry in droves.

“There is strong demand for rentals, with our own vacancy rates the lowest I’ve seen them in my 22 and a half years in business, but some of

Briagolong Film Festival postponed ORGANISERS are crossing their fingers that the Briagolong Film Festival will now go ahead on Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13, restrictions permitting.

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

It is held in the beautiful Heritage listed

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This years festival sees the screening of Rams on Friday night starring Sam Neill, Miranda Richardson and Asher Keddie.

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

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that is because landlords are selling up, the new regulations making it too expensive and difficult,” he said.

“For instance, the landlord has to pay the tenant $30 for every house inspection when trying to sell the property, which meant in one recent instance where we had ten inspections the landlord had to pay $300.

“So with the tightening of the regulations, it’s obvious that rents will go up and it may even get harder and narrow the market.”

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

They also require rental providers to ensure an electrical safety check of all electrical installations and fittings in the premises is conducted every two years by a licensed electrician, and gas safety checks are made on all gas installations and fittings on the premises every two years by a licensed or registered gasfitter.

But with vacancy rates in regional Victoria hovering around one per cent, compared to six per

cent in metro areas, according to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, regional migration could be having an impact.

Real Estate Institute of Victoria president Leah Calnan said increasingly city dwellers were looking to regional Victoria to find the lifestyle they wanted.

“The growing interest in regional towns is welcome news to local business, particularly in tourism and hospitality, struggling from the pandemic,” she said.

“House prices have been boosted by incentives for first home buyers, mortgage repayment holidays, and low interest rates and the increased demand for properties in Regional Victoria.

“The extended lockdown in metro Melbourne will no doubt nudge even more interest in regional living.”

REIV data shows the annual median house price in March in Sale was $371,000, which was a 15.1 per cent rise from 2019.

Stratford house prices jumped the most in that time, with the average house price jumping by 25.8 per cent to $373,500, while Maffra experienced a 22.7 per cent price rise, and Loch Sport recorded a 17 per cent rise to bring the average price to $292,000.

Rosedale was the only town which bucked the trend, with average house prices dropping 9.2 percent to $265,000.

While it’s been great for sellers and for buyers who got in quick, it’s not so good for renters.

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

Its Rental Availability Snapshot report analysed 33,710 Victorian rental listings from March 27, 2021, and found that less than half the number of rental properties were available in regional Victoria compared to the same time last year. Fewer than 10 per cent of these were suitable for any type of low income household without putting them into housing stress.

Some landlords were even turning to Airbnb to lease their properties to short term travellers, reducing supply even more, the report found.

It has joined welfare agencies around the country calling for more targeted government assistance to make property affordable for renters, including raising the rate of welfare payments for good and increasing rental assistance.

National data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that the second most common reason people at risk of homelessness accessed services was ‘housing crisis’ (14.2 per cent).

In a submission to a parliamentary inquiry into homelessness, Chris McNamara from the Gippsland Homelessness Network said that based on data from the AIHW, evictions from private rental properties contribute to about 40 per cent of homelessness in Victoria.

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Gippsland Water seeks customers for reference group

GIPPSLAND Water is recruiting a customer reference group to help it plan for the future.

Managing director Sarah Cumming said the group would help to make sure customers remain central to Gippsland Water’s plans and actions.

“This is a great opportunity for community members to get involved in our work and to help us ensure that customer insight is part of our decision making,” Ms Cumming said.

Ms Cumming encouraged Gippsland Water customers to apply to become part of the reference group, adding the group would be made up of diverse members of the customer base.

“We want to make sure that each member of the group can contribute their diverse insight and experience,” she said.

The customer reference group will play a key role in assisting Gippsland Water to prepare its 2022 Urban Water Strategy and 2023 Price Submission.

Members must be Gippsland Water customers and will be appointed on their ability to represent broad customer views.

The group will meet approximately four times a year with additional attendance at forums and site visits possible from time to time.

These are volunteer positions, however reasonable expenses will be covered.

For more information, or to apply to be on the customer reference group, visit

Tambo Upper Trail Riding Club visited Sarsfield in May for the first time since the devastating Black Summer bushfires in 2019-2020.

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TAMBO Upper Trail Riding Club is looking forward to its next ride on Sunday, June 20, at Newmerella.

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

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

Because the track is near the coast, conditions underfoot are soft, sandy and undulating but with no hills, and the ride will mainly be through bush and along four wheel drive tracks.

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

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

The May ride through Sarsfield was well attended, with 17 keen riders taking the club’s first ride through the area following the devastating Black Summer bushfires in 2019-2020.

Pauline Garry, riding her roan gelding Houston, led the group through gullies and along tracks dense with overgrown black wattle.

Pauline and her friends put a lot of effort into clearing and marking

the tracks for the ride, as tracks in the area were well-ridden prior to the fires.

The horses were keen but well behaved, and remained calm for the duration of the ride.

Vera Di Campli went along for her first club ride on her bay brumby pony, Monty, and made a great combination. They are sure to be back for more rides.

Returning after a long break from club activities was Terri Evans.

Terri had an enjoyable outing on her six-year-old quarter horse gelding, Diesel, who easily coped with the conditions.

Arriving back at the floats after the three hour ride, the members were happy to see a roaring fire being tended by day visitors.

A barbecue lunch provided an excellent opportunity to catch up and chat, and provided a fitting finale to a great ride.

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

Visitors are welcome and juniors are also encouraged, but must be accompanied by a guardian and able to ride independently. For more information, phone Caroline Driscoll on 0408 963 667 or Sue Cullinan on 0412 526 121.

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ENTRIES for this year’s Parliament Prize competition are open for Victorian students from Year 5 to 12.

The popular competition asks students to record a video of a statement they would make to Parliament if they were an MP. Students can win cash prizes for themselves and their schools, with three entry categories Year 5 to 6, Year 7 to 9 and Year 10 to 12.

Last year the Parliament Prize attracted a record 748 entries from students at 186 schools across Victoria.

Members of Parliament took a great interest in what students in their local areas were raising in their statements.

Entries can be made via the competition website until July 30.

The website includes resources that will assist students and teachers with the competition.

TOGETHER with an army of loyal Sale residents, Bakers Delight Sale has raised $13,762 for Breast Cancer Network Australia — one of the highest donations from franchisees across the country-in the annual Pink Bun campaign.

Owners Matthew Stephenson and his wife Narelle, who also own the Traralgon store, rallied their community to raise a total of $25,000, which helped the bakery chain donate more than $1.4 million (and counting) to the network.

The past few weeks of the campaign have been busy for Matthew and the team who have taken the fundraising out of the bakery and into the community, working to get local businesses and sporting clubs on board.

Matthew, who has been involved in the fundraising campaign for as long as he has owned the bakeries, said the magnificent result was testament to the generosity of Gippsland locals.

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Photo: Liz Bell for the past 17 years and our team and community “They have a genuine passion and commitment are always very proud to be raising funds for to supporting their customers and members of the BCNA,” he said. wider community with breast cancer and are very “As the local baker, I’m in a unique position to much a part of people’s journey. meet so many people and their families who are “It’s the little things like a friendly baker that living with breast cancer and it’s such a privilege make a big difference and it’s the donations from to be able to help them. thousands of the little pink buns that they sell “I gave BCNA our word that we would raise 25k that make it possible for BCNA to continue to and be the number one franchisee Australia wide support, inform and connect all Australians with and thanks to our local communities I believe we the disease.” have achieved that.”

Celebrating more than 20 years of partnership, The network’s chief executive Kristen Pilatti Breast Cancer Network Australia and Bakers said she was very grateful for the efforts of Bakers Delight’s annual Pink Bun campaign has raised Delight franchisees such as Matt and Narelle. more than $22 million.

“Every year Matt and Narelle put their hearts and Money raised goes toward enabling the network’s buns into making this annual fundraiser a success, dedicated team to continue to support the men and in 2021 they have taken it to another level,” she said women diagnosed and living with breast cancer.

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Field and Game slam MP’s dismissal of hunting’s economic contribution FIELD and Game Australia has slammed the the Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick for downplaying the contribution of duck hunters to the economy.

In a recent article appearing in The Age, Mr Meddick revealed he had commissioned Parliamentary Budget Office advice that estimates a ban on gamebird hunting would cost the state’s economy a little more than $10 million this year — “a fraction of shooting advocates’ claims of benefits from hunting worth up to $106 million a year”, the article reads.

The report further identified a ban would mean “the loss of about 35 full-time jobs in the city and 77 full-time jobs in country Victoria.”

Field and Game Australia slammed the Mr Meddick’s perception of $10 million and 112 full time jobs as inconsequential, with a spokesperson saying the $10 million out of the “politically-driven shortening” of duck season to 20 days would be mostly directed “into struggling regional communities”.

They added figures provided by an independent private sector consultant in 2019 indicated duck hunting was generating $65 million, again mostly into rural Victoria – the areas hardest hit by COVID-19 restrictions.

“By the Animal Justice Party’s own numbers – this year alone the anti-hunting campaign has cost regional Victoria an estimated $55 million, and now they want to take away $10 million more,” they said.

“If this is not a clear indication to all regional Victorians that the Animal Justice Party, and Andy Meddick MP are completely out of touch with reality – what would be?

“This MP and his party has previously relied heavily on survey data that stated that banning hunting would lead to 15 per cent more tourists choosing to visit swamps and wetlands in struggling rural areas.

According to a Depart rtment t of Jobs, Precincts tss and Region’s Economic report rtt released last year, Wellingt gton t Shire received $3.1 million from duck hunting in 2019.

“If this is the case – where is the money?

“Instead of focusing on trying to take more money out of the pockets of rural communities – maybe Andy should be trying to work out how to put more money back in – and stop denying the science, stop cherry picking data for his own political agendas, and stop putting his own ideals in front of the well-being of Victorian communities.”

Recreational hunting was worth an estimated $356 million to the Victorian economy in 2019, with duck hunting specifically accounting for $64.7 million.

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).

The report states between 2013 and 2019, there was a 31 per cent decrease in Victorian employment relating to duck hunting, dropping from 857 to 587 full-time equivalent jobs across the state, while jobs related to deer hunting grew 55 per cent (from 1140 to 1761).

Duck hunting accounted for 19 jobs in Wellington Shire (direct and flow-on) in 2019.

The report noted without hunting, some towns that were reliant on hunting expenditure could be affected.

A NEW organisation,with reconciliation at its heart, will build a culturally-safe facility at Darriman, to give Aboriginal men a strong connection to culture.

Recently formed in Gippsland under the Office of Indigenous Corporations, Warrigunya Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation hopes to help Aboriginal men transform their lives, to give them connection to culture so they can become the mentors, leaders and elders of the future.

Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people are allowed to join the organisation, which will always maintain a majority of Indigenous members.

There are currently 21 Indigenous and nine nonIndigenous members.

Warrigunya will be a culturally safe facility located at Darriman, near Woodside, for up to 12 men to live, learn and work for periods of three to 12 months.

Warrigunya’s directors — who live in Lakes Entrance, Yarram, Woodside, Glenmaggie and Mt Martha — have been working on this project for about 18 months.

The directors were overjoyed when their efforts and those of their project partnerAustralian Community Support Organisation were rewarded by the allocation of money by the Victorian government to build a facility.

Warrigunya’s directors are interested in hearing from new members who have the skills to help set up an organisational structure.

Interested people can phone Merryn Stevenson on 0492 984 212 or email admin@warrigunya.com For more information visit the Warrigunya Facebook page.

A 71-YEAR-old man is assisting Yarram police in regards to an incident of illegal firewood collection last month.

On May 25, Yarram police allege they observed a firewood collector had felled a tree, which officers say is not only dangerous but illegal.

The firewood collection season is soon closing, and police say it a timely reminder that they actively patrol areas with a view of enforcement and compliance.

Substantial monetary penalties and even a court appearance may apply.

Police encourage anyone with information that may assist regarding collection offences to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Mobile blood bank in Sale this week AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Lifeblood is calling on Sale and district to donate blood when the Mobile Blood Donor Centre visits from today until June 18.

More than 100 additional blood donors are needed during the eight days the bus will be in Sale.

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

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

“Australian patients are relying on a steady blood flow to treat cancer, blood disorders, immune disorders and stem bleeding from childbirth, road trauma and emergency surgery.”

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

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

Bookings and masks are essential.

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

Sale SES unit seeks members

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REGULAR activities at Maffra Neighbourhood House will resume in line with lockdown restrictions being lifted.

Phone the house on 5147 1487 for updates.

MAFFRA Men’s Probus will not meet today because of COVID-19 restrictions.

Community briefs are published free of charge for community groups, as space permits.

Particular dates can’t be guaranteed.

Email community briefs to: news@gippslandtimes.com.au

SALE’S State Emergency Service unit is looking for new volunteer members.

Those looking for a unique challenge, keen to learn new skills and undertake nationally recognised training, or those who enjoy helping their community while experiencing a wide range of roles across the fields of incident management should apply.

SES is the control agency for flood and storm response, and is heavily involved across many other specialisations, such as boating and four-wheel drive operations, alpine search and rescue, road rescue, rooftop operations, urban search and rescue.

The Sale unit is a friendly, welcoming environment, with a number of skilled members keen to pass on their knowledge and experience.

For those interested, there are also opportunities to become a unit officer, and assist with the running of the unit.

Sale SES trains on Wednesday nights from 7pm, and full training and uniform is provided.

For those who want to know more or go along to a training session should either email sale@ses. vic.gov.au or message the Facebook page with their details, and the membership officer will get in touch.

Gippsland Water managing director Sarah Cumming and Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens test out a water fountain at Sale Botanic Gardens.

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Parternship to promote drinking tap water GIPPSLAND Water and Wellington Shire Council have partnered to promote tap water as the drink of choice, with six new drinking fountains for Sale and Maffra.

Gippsland Water managing director Sarah Cumming said increasing community access to fresh drinking water at popular locations was a win for the community.

“Our tap water is excellent quality. It is also cheaper than store-bought water, good for you — and it doesn’t contribute to landfill.

“A new fountain in the Sale Mall and one at the Sale Botanic Gardens are keeping shoppers

and park-goers hydrated.

“Meanwhile, the new fountain inside Aqua Energy Leisure Centre, in Sale, is estimated to have saved more than 900 single-use plastic bottles from being purchased and thrown away.”

In the next few months, Gippsland Water and Wellington Shire’s partnership will also see new drinking fountains installed at the new Maffra Skate Park, the recently upgraded Cameron Sporting Complex in Maffra and the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex in Sale.

Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens said encouraging people to consume tap water

instead of sugary drinks or buying bottled water was an important health promotion and sustainability activity.

“Council’s Healthy Wellington plan commits to act collaboratively to improve the health and wellbeing of the Wellington community,” Cr Stephens said.

“This is one great way to provide the infrastructure for people to make healthy choices and if they are re-filling reusable bottles, it’s great for the environment.

“I encourage everyone shopping, swimming or using the park in Sale to bring their drink bottles and re-fill using the drinking fountains.”

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THE state government is celebrating the contributions and talents of senior Victorians with the opening of the 2021 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards.

Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan Minister has put the call out for people to celebrate older Victorians who support others in their communities.

For more than 20 years these awards have celebrated the efforts of older Victorians, but this year’s awards hold special meaning with many seniors still going above and beyond during what has been a challenging 12 months.

Previous recipients include the likes of Souria Youssef, a volunteer with the Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre and the Coptic Orthodox Church who supported isolated Arabic speaking residents in aged care facilities, the church and her community.

And the late Alan Moore, a World War 2 veteran who for 34 years volunteered as a handyman at an aged care home and was a stalwart at his local op shop.

Victorians are encouraged to nominate a deserving person to ensure the outstanding contributions of Victoria’s seniors are recognised.

Award categories include: • Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year for outstanding achievement

• Promotion of Multiculturalism Award for promoting the benefits of cultural diversity • Healthy and Active Living Award for helping to create active and healthy communities • Veteran Community Award for exceptional contribution to the veteran community – and open to all who work with the veteran community (not only veterans themselves) • Ageing Well Award for combatting ageism and promoting ageing well initiatives • COTA Victorian Senior Achiever Awards for significant contribution to local communities and Victoria.

Every nominee will receive a certificate acknowledging their contributions, while award recipients will be honoured at Government House at the Victorian Seniors Festival this October.

The nomination period closes on July 9 for nominations people over 60 years of age (50 years of age for First Nations people).

For more information visit seniorsonline.vic.gov. au/awards

Mr Donnellan said the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards was an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions senior Victorians make to our state.

“It is more important than ever to thank these incredible seniors for sharing their skills, experience and time with the community,” he said.

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From David Woodhouse, Maffra: IT is appalling that irresponsible persons in charge of dogs in Maffra do not clean up their dogs’ “mess” from public areas.

This can be from dogs under control or roaming dogs. Some dogs also enter fenced and gated private property and leave a mess.

It is not the responsibility of a property owner to clean up a recalcitrant dog’s mess.

Wellington Shire Council’s proposed 2021 community local law restates the current local law that (essentially) those in charge of a dog must not allow its mess to remain on any council land (including a nature strip). It also proposes a new law (essentially) that those in charge of a dog must carry a litter device suitable to clean up their dog’s mess.

However, if our experience is indicative, you won’t read any publicity by the council about these laws.

Suggestions since 2018 to publicise the need to clean up a dog’s mess have fallen on deaf ears: no article in the “Wellington Edit” weekly council update in the Tuesday Gippsland Times; nothing in the material sent with dog registrations; nothing obvious on the council’s website.

No council staff seem to be at the necessary pay grade to initiate such publicity, despite their Domestic Animal Management Plan citing the need. Yet council expects dog owners to comply, and property owners to clean up for irresponsible owners.

Surveillance cameras would provide to the council the evidence it wants of recalcitrant dogs “in action” and its owner's "inaction" before it will actually enforce its laws.

Given the incidence of dogs’ public mess, the Maffra Responsible Dog Owners Association must have to reject many membership applications from irresponsible dog owners.

I have alerted the council that I am writing to the Times; it has been given ample past opportunity for publicity and tangible action in respect of dogs’ mess.

Will Royal Commission reveal anything new?

From Bob Hammill, Sale: DOUG Steley’s letter (Gippsland Times, 25/5) called for a Royal Commission into the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and was critical of ministers and associated organisations.

He may be right and there are many current and retired servicemen and women who support that position.

Personally, I’m not a supporter.

I think Defence personnel, past and present, are lucky to have ministers Dutton and Chester as their representatives.

To me, they both achieve a lot for those they represent.

As for the Royal Commission, I just don’t see the millions of dollars required to conduct such a review would be cost effective.

We already know the suicide rate among veterans is almost 14 per cent higher than the national average; we know what causes post-traumatic stress disorder; we know the problem will become more accute with veterans from Afghanistan and we know the strategies best able to support those with this condition.

Any number of studies, reviews and the like have ‘pushed and poked’ those issues over the years.

The question I ask is: what more can a Royal Commission come up with?

If ministers Dutton or Chester can find the millions of dollars to conduct a Royal Commission, then I think there’s much better ways they could spend it to support veterans in need.

Surprise in the sky From Matthew Ridgeway, Sale: IT was with some wonder during a recent Sunday, when a neighbour and I saw a jet plane performing aeronautic manoeuvres somewhere close to town, with vapour trails and all the stunts one could imagine.

But something odd about it was that the jet was super quiet and did not look so real.

So I asked my neighbour to join me to investigate.

We arrived at a place kind of near the Sale stockyards to see that the Sale and District Aeromodellers Club were having a meeting, and goodness, what a sight to see.

There were some very well made models flying about doing aerobatic routines and dog fights.

Planes of all sorts of sizes and detail.

And to me, the biggest drawcard was the last

CFA volunteers make major contribution to community From CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan: OUR regional communities are built on the back of selfless acts, volunteering and neighbourly spirit. Lending a hand in times of need is ingrained in the Australian way of life and embodied by the people of the Country Fire Authority.

The CFA is just one of many emergency services and organisations that relies on the contributions of volunteers.

Just under one million Victorians are involved in formal volunteering, and one in every twenty of these is a CFA member. CFA is the largest volunteer emergency service in Victoria with more than 54,000 volunteer members.

If we all came together, we wouldn’t fit in Marvel Stadium. It is a humbling statistic that inspires and motivates me every day.

Our people come from all walks of life and backgrounds. They are ordinary people who do extraordinary things because they care for their communities.

Behind every volunteer is a family, friends or employer who have also made sacrifices to support them in their role.

Immediately following the devastating 2019-20 fires, Victorians were plunged into a year of lockdowns where isolation and loneliness loomed as large as the pandemic itself.

Throughout this time, the CFA was an important network for its members who continued to adapt, connecting and training online and delivering important community safety sessions remotely. And they kept turning out, responding to emergencies and serving their communities.

In 2021, we are emerging into a new world.

The way we live and work has changed, and we are seeing a new trend of people moving from the city into regional towns.

The CFA is excited to benefit from this migration as tree and sea changers look to connect with their new communities. The CFA and other

flight of the big jet plane.

Oh my, that plane was completely stable and the pilot knew exactly how to fly this wonderfully created jet powered model.

The club meets regularly and the grounds are maintained well and fit for this activity.

I highly recommend people visit even just to watch the spectacle of remote control aircraft doing things that are humanly impossible in manned aircraft.

The Sale and District Aeromodellers Club has a Facebook page and can be easily found on the internet.

I was approached to take a closer look and the club members are all very friendly and encouraging for people to try flying these wonderful machines.

I was stoked to see it, as was my neighbour.

Thank you to the Sale and District Aeromodellers Club for putting on such a great show. local organisations offer an immediate network to meet new people, learn new skills and explore a local area.

The CFA has changed and grown over its 76-year history, and we offer roles so much more diverse than the incident management and frontline firefighting we are known for.

We have medical professionals who run our health monitoring and rehabilitation vehicles at major incidents; community education officers who visit homes to provide fire safety advice; communications officers, fundraisers, logistical support members, in fact the majority of our volunteers perform non-traditional roles, offering crucial support and services to brigades and communities.

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We are proud to be a highly-skilled, welltrained organisation which values the expertise our members bring from their daily lives. In return, we offer them new skills and qualifications they will have forever.

That’s not to say we don’t have our challenges.

Our people are from the community and our organisation faces the same issues that society grapples with.

If people are giving up their time to volunteer with us, it’s our basic duty to provide them with a safe and enjoyable work environment. Much work has been done, and will continue to be done in the CFA and across the emergency services to improve physical safety and mental health, and to stamp out bullying, harassment and behaviours not in line with community standards.

We want to reflect the community we serve and we are taking significant steps to increase our gender, age, cultural and other diversity.

We have seen a 40 per cent increase of women in operational leadership roles in the past five years. I am yet to find a CFA role which couldn’t be undertaken by a woman and we actively welcome and encourage women to be part of our organisation.

We are investing heavily in ensuring our members have the equipment, vehicles and modernised training they need to undertake their roles to the best of their abilities.

We’re also looking at how we can make volunteering more flexible and accessible to more people. Getting the balance between the needs of our busy lives with the intrinsic benefits of volunteering.

I was a volunteer firefighter myself so I have an appreciation of what it means to contribute to a community.

Since commencing as the CFA chief officer last year, I have visited all 21 districts of the CFA, travelling 6500 kilometres and meeting more than 1500 volunteers and staff.

I have been listening closely to all the things they love about the CFA, and the areas in which we can improve. But one thing is consistent amongst our volunteers, and indeed the volunteers in any organisation: they sign up to give something back to their community and do not seek praise and recognition.

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WELLINGTON Community Volunteers will host a hoy afternoon in the Sale Senior Citizens Club rooms on Sunday, June 27.

Doors will open at 1pm for a 1.30pm start.

Entry will cost $10 per person, with raffle tickets available for $1 each.

Proceeds from the afternoon will be divided between Sale Ambulance Auxiliary and the Sale Hospital neonatal special care unit, to buy a phototherapy blanket.

Limited seats are available. People can book by phoning Laurel on 04773 126 221.

Lunch cancelled

OUT For Lunch, scheduled to be held at the Sale Baptist Church on the second Wednesday of each month, has been cancelled for this week.

Spotlight building is for sale ONE of Sale’s most prominent buildings is on the market.

The property, 216-228 Raymond St, offers 6774 square metres of prime commercial real estate in Sale, and is currently leased by fabric, homewares and craft superstore Spotlight, as well as Collins Booksellers, House Proud Gifts and Homeware and Town Square Boutique.

With about 27 metres of frontage to the town’s “retail backbone”, the property is described by agents online as a “well located, fully-leased land rich investment located in the heart of Sale”.

The commercial building and its substantial car park are for sale by expressions of interest, which close Wednesday, June 23, at 2pm.

Southbank-based Stonebridge Property Group, described on its website as “one of Australia’s leading retail, development site and commercial property agency”, has been listed as the exclusive selling agent.

The building was formerly Jensens of Sale, which sold to Foards in 1960.

Foards kitted out the store with a mezzanine, cafe for 120 people, a supermarket section and a car park for 500 cars, and at one point, provided employment for 85 local people.

Garden club lunch

BOISDALE Garden Club recently travelled to Orbost for the annual East Gippsland Garden Clubs Conference.

Boisdale’s 13 members were joined on the bus by four from the Briagolong Garden Club.

Unfortunately, rain prevented the conference from visiting the organised open gardens, but members still reported an enjyable day meeting with gardening friends from other clubs.

The club’s next meeting will be on Saturday, June 12, at the Boisdale Hall from noon, for a soup and sandwich lunch, followed by a presentation by Natalie Thorne on her colourful flowers made from soup tins.

All are welcome.

Jamming session

WELLINGTON Bluegrass Jammers aims to provide an opportunity for musicians of all abilities interested in bluegrass and traditional old time country music to get together and play the music they love on a regular basis.

Subject to any COVID restrictions which may be in place, the group’s next jam will be held at the Sale Scout Hall, Raglan St, Sale, on Sunday, June 13, from 1pm to 4.30pm.

There will be a $5 entry fee to cover venue hire.

For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page or phone Steve on 0431 513 579.

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Theatres reopen, but galleries closed

THEATRE performances have resumed following the easing of restrictions across regional Victoria.

Since Friday, indoor fixed seat entertainment venue can open up to 25 per cent capacity to a maximum of 50 people.A desnity limit of one person per four square metre applies.

The recent lockdown has affected some productions, with people asked to check with venues for updates.

The easing of restrictions, however, does not include the reopening of art galleries.

Non-seat indoor entertainment venues are not permitted to open.

While the Gippsland Art Gallery remains closed, the gallery shop, library and visitor information centre at the Port of Sale have reopened. COVID restrictions apply, with face masks to be worn.

All Wellington Shire libraries have reopened.

‘A Taste of Ireland’ has been postponed BECAUSE of current COVID-19 restrictions, the performance of A Taste of Ireland at The Wedge, Sale, has been postponed to Sunday, July 27.

The show was scheduled for Friday, June 18, but was postponed because of the 50-patron limit for indoor events.

All tickets purchased will be honoured for the new date.

A Taste of Ireland, the Irish music and dance sensation, will have the audience laughing, crying and jigging into the night with a show which has entertained thousands across Australia.

Producer, director and star of A Taste of Ireland, Brent Pace has trained alongside the best in London, Dublin and the United States. His competitive dance career includes multiple world medals, six Australian championships and top placings at every major Irish dance competition in the world.

Ceili Moore has won four New South Wales state and Australian championship titles and hit the pinnacle of her career when she was crowned North American,All Ireland and world champion.

She has performed in Riverdance and Lord of the Dance in 15 countries, including performing the lead role of Morrighan alongside Michael Flatley.

With its New York City premiere squeezed in just ahead of COVID in early 2020, and an incredible 130 shows across Australia and New Zealand in 2019, Pace said A Taste of Ireland delivered everything audiences love about live theatre.

“I think a lot of what we believe to be Aussie humour really came from Ireland,” he said.

“There’s a lot of cultural crossover. That’s why Australian audiences relate so well to Irish craic — the fun and humour that encompasses

that true Irish experience A Taste of Ireland delivers.”

With revamped classics like Danny Boy and Tell Me Ma, the show’s live, energetic blend of jaw-dropping a cappella tap battles, world-class dancing, melodic folk music mash-ups and craic galore transports you through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history.

An all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza, this energetic, feel-good Irish music and dance feast will feature a company of over 20 with some of the world’s leading Irish dancers and musicians, including many world champions and stars of other well-known shows, such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.

Tyler Watkins is a six times Queensland state champion and has represented Australia in the world championships five times. Tyler is one of A Taste of Ireland’s lead dancers.

Born in Donegal, Gerard Byrne has won many world championships and has toured the world with Lord of the Dance, Riverdance and Titanic Dance.

Born in Dublin but currently living in the US, Courtney D’Angelo has toured the world performing in several Irish dance productions, including performances on the West End in London, and at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. She is also among the world’s best having placed sixth in the world championships.

Tickets cost $74.90 for adults, $69.90 concession, and $59.90 children under 15, and are available by visiting www.thewedge.com.au A Taste of Ireland has also been postponed for shows at the Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale, and Latrobe Performing Arts Centre, Traralgon to August 1 and 3 respectively.

Head to Magic Beach today at The Wedge AT our beach, at our magic beach…

Every year, an everyday family go on a beach holiday.This isn’t just any beach – it’s Magic Beach, where everything you can imagine becomes real.

But this year is different. As the eldest child begins to grow up, does she have to leave the magic behind?

Alison Lester’s classic book comes to life on stage in a wonderful world of text, song, light, shadow and movement for children aged 3-8 and their adults.

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Blithe Spirit moves to Newry and Heyfield

MAFFRA Dramatic Society is presenting Blithe Spirit, a comedy by Noel Coward.

Blithe Spirit follows author Charles Condomine (played by Grant van Brummelen) who, with his second wife Ruth (Peta Crawford), arranges a lighthearted séance with local mystic Madame Arcati (Alison McNair).

But who from the afterlife do they summon and how will this supernatural situation be settled?

The cast also includes Samantha Stuart, John Bridgeman, Vanessa Telfer and Brittany Telfer.

After shows at the Stratford Courthouse Theatre over the weekend, Blithe Spirit will be performed at the Newry Hall this Friday, from 7.30pm and Heyfield Memorial Hall on Saturday from 7.30pm, The run time is two hours and 20 minutes, with an interval.

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26-, 52-, 78- and 91-Storey Treehouses, this new Australian adaptation from multi-award winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer is a celebration of the power of the imagination and the differences that make every child special.

Suitable for children aged three to eight years, Magic Beach will be performed at The Wedge, Sale, today from 11am, 2pm and 6.30pm.

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EOPLE already know that the property market is red hot right now.

Real estate agents are struggling to keep enough stock on the market, while some buyers are putting in offers sight unseen.

Fear of missing out, or FOMO, has never been more prevalent.

But as with everything, the devil is in the detail.

Some types of property are proving

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The market for inner city apartments on the east coast, for example, is fairly slow.

The type of property that’s seeing the most interest? Vacant land.

Why is vacant land so popular?

The HomeBuilder grant arguably kicked off the trend.

HomeBuilder offered eligible owneroccupiers a $25,000 grant to either build a new home or substantially renovate an existing one.

It differed from other grants in that it wasn’t limited to first home buyers.

It merely required applicants to earn no more than $125,000 as an individual or $200,000 as a couple, spend between $150,000 and $750,000 on building or improving a home and sign a contract between June 4 and December 31, 2020, to receive the full grant, or between January 1 and March 31, 2021, for a reduced $15,000 grant.

Construction had to begin within three months after the contract was signed.

CoreLogic recently revealed demand for residential land jumped a huge 27.7 per cent in the September 2020 quarter, on the back of the HomeBuilder grant announcement.

Meanwhile, the ABS reports record numbers of new house approvals in December 2020, and again in February 2021.

While the scheme has now ended, it started a wave of new home builds that shows no sign of stopping.

The longer-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have also tied into an existing structural change.

Buyers are increasingly willing to live in regional Australia, or the outer suburbs, in order to afford somewhere spacious.

In an era when technology makes it

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possible to working partly or wholly from home, it’s more important than ever to have a space that works for you.

Real estate agents report a surge in interest for homes with a study or home office.

Regional areas have also experienced high demand, as they offer the opportunity to own a larger house for less money.

The natural progression, then, is to build a home with a layout to meet those needs.

Whether you use an architect for a custom design, or choose an existing floorplan from a builder, there are plenty of alternatives.

Building gives people the option to choose what they want — space for children to do their homework while parents can keep an eye out from the kitchen, an ensuite for every bedroom, or even a garden big enough for everyone to get fresh air and exercise.

The current boom might make for the perfect time landowners who don't have immediate plans to sell.

While HomeBuilder has ceased, interest rates remain as close to zero as they’re likely to get with the RBA holding the cash rate at 0.10 per cent.

First home buyers can still take advantage of generous First Home Buyer grants in most states and territories, many of which are focused on new builds.

Notably, there’s also a new uptick in investor activity.

Investors, who couldn’t take advantage of the HomeBuilder grant, were fairly absent in the market in 2020.

However, the Australian Bureau of Statistics recorded a 9.4 per cent jump in investor loans in January 2021, and 12.7 per cent in March.

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HE Australian Bureau of Statistics released data recently confirming the success of the federal government’s HomeBuilder program.

The latest release of ‘Construction Work Done’ data indicates that Australia’s recovery is being driven by trades once again, with a record rise in detached housing and renovation numbers.

The seasonally-adjusted estimate for total construction work done rose 2.4 per cent to $51,975.9 million in the March quarter.

Building work undertaken rose 2.5 per cent to $30,191.8 million.

Engineering work done rose 2.2 per cent to $21,784.1m.

Housing Minister Michael Sukkar welcomed the preliminary data.

“Work undertaken in the construction industry across the states and territories for the March quarter is reaching nearrecord levels in the detached housing sector,” he said.

“Our HomeBuilder program has played a vital role in achieving this outcome.

“The fact that 146,000 housing starts are expected to be completed up to September 2021 is not only a fantastic result for this part of the housing sector but for jobs in construction as well.”

Housing Industry Associaton economist Angela Lillicrap credited the HomeBuilder scheme for playing a role in the ABS results.

“HomeBuilder has been a key driver of this surge in activity but other factors are also significant,” Ms Lillicrap said.

“Record low interest rates and a change in preference towards detached housing are also important drivers.”

The figures on detached housing and renovations come on top of the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing construction work to the March quarter

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HE Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s March quarter median price data shows historic increases for a number of areas across the

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In regional Victoria, houses surpassed a median of $500,000 for the first time with a 4.1 per cent increase from the December quarter, and 12.3 per cent annual growth.

While regional unit prices recorded a 5.9 per cent quarterly increase, they are now 19.1 per cent more valuable than they were just over 12 months ago.

Many city-dwellers are taking up residence in regional Victoria, as flexible working conditions are being embraced and encouraged by more and more organisations.

Gains in regional Victoria show that the benefits of the strong market have been spread around the state, not just in the traditional inner suburbs.

Victorians are looking beyond the inner suburbs to find the lifestyle they want.

These intra-state migrants will help to create jobs, boost local businesses, and revitalise regional communities.

For the first time, houses in metro Melbourne surpassed a median value of $1m jumping by 8.8 per cent from the previous quarter to land at $1,004,500.

We need to look beyond the hype to see the full picture.

Across the country, the number of first home buyers increased to 45,759 in December quarter, up 24.7 percent (Real Estate Institute of Australia December Quarter Report), with Victoria experiencing a similarly positive trend.

Loans to first home buyers now make up 42 per cent of the owneroccupier market (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021), and credit growth

in Australia from investment housing and owner-occupier housing has also been showing a positive trajectory throughout 2020 and into early 2021.

These numbers demonstrate that new entrants to the property sector are taking advantage of beneficial market conditions and incentives, such as low interest rates, first home buyer grants and mortgage repayment holidays.

With Victoria’s property sector reaching an estimated 35,000 transactions in the March quarter – the highest prior-corresponding-period result since 2015 – it’s important to consider if this performance is indeed sustainable.

Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s chief executive Gil King raised whether a few important external influences for the sector over the six to 12 months would underpin the market’s sustainability.

“How significant an impact will the new Residential Tenancies Act have on property owners – will investors consider other investment options as they realise how onerous the new rules are for landlords,” he asked.

“How will the continued closure of international borders impact overseas investors?

“How might credit levels change if interest rates rise?

“Will fewer international students and less migration contribute to downward pressure on rent levels?

“How long will government play a role in providing incentives for first home buyers?

“They’re all critical factors people in the sector should be attuned to.

But, in the meantime, we can take a moment to reflect on the fact that the property sector in Victoria is a significant economic contributor that’s enabling opportunity for more and more Victorians every day. According to the numbers.”

In regional Victoria, houses surpassed a median of $500,000 for the first time during the March quarter.

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DEALLY located in Sale’s central business district, this property is walking distance to all of Sale’s many facilities, including shops, restaurants, schools, the entertainment precinct and parks.

Currently tenanted, agents say this home has a lot of potential for the new owner to put their own touch on or to redevelop.

As those inspecting walk through the front door, they will be greeted by a sizeable lounge to the left, which has a gas heater and plenty of natural light from its northfacing window.

The three bedrooms have carpet, and two have built-in robes.

The main bathroom has a toilet, shower and vanity, and there is also another toilet in the garage.

The original kitchen has a vinyl floor, an upright stove and an exhaust fan, and leads out to the back porch and substantial back yard.

A single carport leads to a garage or storage room that has a concrete floor, power and toilet.

In the backyard, there is a carport suitable for a boat, caravan or trailer, which can be accessed via a rear laneway.

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Environmental volunteer group grants now open EASTERN Victoria MLC Jane Garrett is encouraging environmental volunteers in Gippsland to apply for grants to protect and restore the land and natural environment.

The latest round of the Victorian Landcare Grants offers $2.55 million in funding available to environmental volunteering groups.

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“We are listening to our horticulture farmers who have overwhelmingly voiced their support for the continuation of Fruit Fly Regional Co-ordinators and the programs they deliver,” she said.

“Providing this local, on-ground management helps our farmers to grow the quality produce they are known for.”

The Victorian Farmers Federation welcomed the funding, with its horticulture president Nathan Free adding while a large range of horticulture crops are affected, these pests are often found on residential properties and wild plants.

“These kind of collaborative community, industry and government projects are key to protecting regional Victoria’s productivity and our reputation for high-quality produce,” he said.

“If we don’t properly fund our biosecurity, we risk our market access across the world and forever disadvantage our horticulture industry.

He added the VFF was particularly pleased the funding would be used to deliver regional fruit fly co-ordinators, which are held in high regard by growers.

Victorian Nationals leader and shadow agriculture minister Peter Walsh said the cut to funds left farmers exposed when they could least afford it.

“The seasonal worker shortage and growing uncertainty on access to key markets in China are putting serious pressure on producers and our $2.95 billion horticulture sector,” Mr Walsh said.

Mr Walsh said more, not less, funds should be put into biosecurity to protect the sector, which generates $1.6 billion in exports – 14 per cent of Victoria’s total food exports.

“Our agriculture sector rightly expects governments to be focused on strengthening biosecurity to better protect farmers against damaging pest outbreaks,” Mr Walsh said.

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THE state government has announced $6.4 million for tackling Queensland fruit fly, as allocated in the budget, but opposition is arguing the money is a cut to previous fruit fly management allocations.

Queensland fruit fly is a serious pest that can affect production and markets in horticulture industries – more than $1 billion of Victoria’s horticultural exports are susceptible to damage from fruit fly.

Fruit fly can build up in home gardens and unmanaged lands which then leads to problems on productive farms, with more than 14,000 jobs supported by horticulture production across the state.

La Niña weather patterns over eastern Australia replicated the fruit fly’s preferred tropical conditions in Victoria over summer, causing higher populations of fruit fly and posing a particularly challenging season for commercial and home growers.

The budget has allocated $6.4 million for the community grants as well as management efforts

by Agriculture Victoria, but opposition argues the previous program put $7.84 million into grants alone, while this allocation includes $5.3 million for community grants over the next four years.

The state government says its allocation will back the implementation of the Fruit Fly Strategy for Victoria, which “promotes a community and industry-led approach to the issue”.

The strategy, which has been developed in close consultation with industry, will deliver awareness programs that empower the community and growers to keep their crops free of fruit fly damage.

Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the strategy empowered industry and the community to lead the way so the state can best protect its robust horticultural businesses and ensure their local communities continue to thrive.

SAPUTO Dairy Australia has announced its 2021-22 opening weighted average farm gate milk price as $6.65 per kilogram of milk solids.

Saputo published its opening minimum milk prices in a standard non-exclusive milk supply agreement for the southern milk region.

In addition to the minimum prices in the agreement, Saputo will continue additional payments to suppliers, including the monthly milk quality bonus, productivity payment and off-peak payment.

Together, the minimum prices and additional payments result in the weighted average farm gate milk price.

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Ongoing uncertainty in commodity prices and exchange rates arising from the COVID–19 pandemic is expected to continue to affect world economies and the dairy market for the coming milk year.

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Perfecting on-farm compost FARM effluent and manure along with left-over materials such as wasted feed, wood chips, rice hulls, fouled bedding materials and tree prunings are all materials that could be used to produce a compost and be recycled back on the farm.

Made correctly, compost allows landowners to: • handle, store, transport and spread organic by-products back to land; • recycle high carbon low nitrogen materials back to the land, without tying up as much soil nitrogen while they are going through biological processes; • produce a safe, stable soil amendment with slow release nutrients in organic forms, and • improve soil fertility, soil structure and general soil health.

To on-farm compost, landowners must plan to do the process properly, which requires the use of costly, specialised equipment, an area of land set aside for compost making and storage of materials, and the time to perform the tasks required.

Additionally, they will need to consider the end product will have a lower volume, lower carbon and nitrogen than the original materials with high carbon to nitogen ratios.

However, the benefits of containing and recycling organic by-products generated on-farm by producing compost can outweigh the costs of managing a complex production process.

Composting is a biological process, carried out by microorganisms naturally present in the environment, therefore no special inoculants are required.

Compost needs organic materials in the right proportions with moisture, and the microbes will do the rest.

Understanding the conditions required by composting microbes is important for successful composting.

Microorganisms have three basic needs — oxygen (greater than five per cent), adequate moisture (4565 per cent) and a suitable food supply (material with carbon to nitrogen ratio of 30-40 to 1) — and once provided, the mix will heat up as required.

This part of the process is called the thermophyllic stage, where intensive decomposition of organic residues is occurring, reaching temperatures of between 45°C and 65°C. Temperature is key factor in composting.

Compost allows landowners to improve soil fertility, structure and health.

The use of a gauge to monitor the temperature and regularly checking moisture content by squeezing handfuls of the material will help maintain appropriate temperatures.

The temperature needs to hold for at least three days, to ensure sterilization of pathogens, diseases and weed seeds occurs.

At the end of this stage, all the readily available organic substrate has been exhausted and the temperature cools down allowing the compost to cure or mature.

The whole process could take several months depending on how quickly the material heats up, and when all the readily available substrate has decomposed.

The whole composting process needs to be monitored, making sure the conditions for the microbes is kept reasonably constant for them to breakdown the material.

Providing a balance of smaller and larger particle sized materials will allow effective aeration to be achieved for microbes to access oxygen.

Regular turning of the material for aeration and addition of water to maintain the moisture levels, particularly as moisture is lost in the heating process, will also aid the process.

On-farm production of compost is best suited to using what is called the windrow method.

This involves creating windrows of the organic material that are around 1.5 metres high and two to three metres wide at the base.

Ideally, the site should have a level compacted surface such as concrete, crushed rock or gravel or compacted soil.

This method allows easier turning of the material and watering, as required, to maintain the temperature within the windrow.

When selecting a site for compost, also consider the potential for runoff, odour, groundwater reserves and movement of windborne particles.

Before embarking on large scale production of compost, landowners should do a test stack or small windrow, keeping a record of what they do and what the compost was like at the end of the process.

This will allow evaluation of carbon to nitrogen ratios and enable the correct proportions to be used.

There are plenty of resources available to those considering composting.

Those who want to introduce green waste materials for the compost process may need to seek Environmental Protection Authority approval.

For more information, visit www.epa.vic.gov.au/

Protect against farm theft POLICE are warning farmers to protect their remote properties against theft.

Criminals often target farms and rural properties, as their remoteness increases the opportunity to remain undetected.

Farm crime includes offences ranging from illegal hunting to the theft of stock, equipment, firearms and diesel. Crime statistics show in the year to March 30, 2019, almost 3600 farm-related thefts were recorded in Victoria.

Victoria Police and Crime Stoppers have prepared a checklist to help primary producers assess the security of their properties.

For more information on how to protect your property, take a look at the Farm Security Checklist at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Copies can also be picked up from local police stations. This resource is available to everyone.

People can report any suspicious activity to police by phoning ‘000’ in an emergency, the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 if it’s non-urgent, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The information given to police may be the last piece of the puzzle that could solve the crime.

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Those considering making compost on a larger scale should get samples of the material tested for their total carbon and nitrogen content, plus moisture levels, at a reputable laboratory.

This will enable accurate mixing of materials to give the best environment for their microbial breakdown.

Those considering bringing organic material onto the farm to assist with composting should refer to ‘Compost and farm biosecurity’ via agriculture.vic.gov. au/farm-management/soil/compost-and-farm-biosecurity

Those planning to compost livestock mortalities as well as organic waste materials should visist the on-farm composting of stock mortalities page at agriculture.vic.gov.

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For more information on composting, contact a local agronomist, reputable compost making advisors, or refer to ‘Composting Spoiled Hay’ at agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-and-animals/dairy/ managing-effluent/composting-spoiled-hay

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More funding for national wild dog plan LAST month, the federal government announced a further $214,500 to continue its support for the implementation of the National Wild Dog Action Plan 2020-2030, through Australian Wool Innovation.

The National Wild Dog Action Plan is a livestockindustry driven, nationally agreed framework that promotes and supports a nationally coordinated, strategic and risk-based approach to wild dog management.

Funding will support two part-time roles for the implementation of the plan, field days and capacity-building workshops.

It will also go towards developing a Certificate III in rural and environmental pest management training for land managers to build their knowledge and capability in wild dog management.

Pest animal management is primarily the responsibility of state and territory governments and land managers, but the Australian government invests strategically where it is in the national interest.

Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud said wild dogs were a huge issue across rural Australia, costing the agricultural sector up to $89 million each year through livestock losses, disease transmission and control costs.

“The impact of wild dogs is devastating, with farmers and rural communities suffering emotional

Wild dogs can have a devastating effect on farmers and rural communities, who suffer emotional and financial stress following dog attacks on stock. and financial stress because of wild dog attacks on stock,” he said.

“This extra funding will help support the ongoing delivery of the plan, an invaluable, evidence-based strategy that provides the blueprint for best practice, humane wild dog management Australia-wide.

The work is led by the national wild dog management coordinator Greg Mifsud, with strong support from industry.

“This work guides future national action plans for feral pigs, deer and other pest species,” Mr Littleproud said.

“It will ensure that we continue to have a clear, coordinated approach to guide farmers, land managers and other stakeholders on the best

strategies and most effective control tools to protect our livestock and biodiversity from feral animal pests.”

A review of the 2014-2019 plan found that direct investment of $2.62 million was estimated to give total benefits with a net present value of between $13.31 million and $40.68 million.

The $214,500 is funded through the $30.3 million Established Pest Animals and Weeds Pipeline.

Since 2014, the federal government has spent $60.1 million on wild dog control through a range of programs involving research, fencing and related management and implementation activities.

For information on the National Wild Dog Action Plan, visit wilddogplan.org.au

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511 Bengworden Road, Cobains

Review of Mayoral and Councillor Allowance

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 511 Bengworden Road, Cobains VIC 3851 as shown on the plan within and more specifically referred as Lot 1 LP94951 Volume 08929 Folio 040 and Crown Allotment 6B TP350590H Volume 05866 Folio 119.

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

At its meeting held on Tuesday 1 June 2021, Council determined that it would continue to maintain an annual allowance for the Mayor and Councillors at the levels set by the Victorian Government and adopted by Council until such time as the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal makes its first determination.

These allowances are: • Councillors - $26,245; and • Mayor - $81,204.

In addition to this allowance, Councillors will receive an amount equivalent to the superannuation guarantee contribution (currently 9.5% and increasing to 10% on 1 July 2021).

Information about Councillors allowances is available on the Know Your Council website which can be accessed directly or via Council’s website on the Public Notices page.

Council welcomes submission on this proposal. There are two options available for submissions: 1. Online: Complete a Your Wellington Your Say submission; or 2. Hardcopy: Your submission should be addressed to Governance, Wellington Shire Council, 18 Desailly Street (PO BOX 506), Sale VIC 3850 and marked as REVIEW OF MAYORAL AND COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCES.

PLANTS

PUMPKINS

Excess Kent or butternut stock, great for stock feed.

Bulk pricing available.

Location Stratford. Phone 0468 422 051.

Braemar WF30-40, new, bought for $1500. Sell for $1100. Complete with flue kit. As new Jumbuck 4-burner BBQ $200.

Phone. 0417 893 104.

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L a r d ne r Park B i-Mont hl y DAI RY S ALE An established regular market for all classes of dairy cattle held on the 1st and 3rd Friday in every month

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Our planned Kinder open days on 15th and 18th June are cancelled due to Covid restrictions.

Please call or email to arrange a tour for 3's or 4's kinder 2022.

Gippy Garden Plants, 436 Briagolong Road.

Hedges, shrubs, trees, natives and indoor plants.

Eftpos available. Open Saturdays and Sundays 9:30 to 4:30. Weekdays by appointment only.

Phone: 0417 100 124

WALL FURNACE

CREDIT CARD FACILITIES We accept

Maffra Newsagency Newry Store

MISC ITEMS

WHIPPET PUP

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.

Wanted To Buy

2 seater couch, 2 recliner chairs, VGC. $250 ono.

Maffra. Ph 0478 609 567 or 4117 9810.

delivering 20 week old Isa Browns to your area Sat- Webber baby Q with urday, June 19, $26ea. some new accessories $150. Caravan cover 20ft Phone 0438 832 535. $150. 2 Burner gas cooker as new $30. Camping clothesline $20. Frame Female, blue, 10 wks, and canvas ute canopy, vacc., m/chipped, 95600- 224 long x 190 wide $500.

0013303547, S / N o . Ph 0429 997 346.

MB144361. Phone 0474 205 059.

before 9:30am Thursday

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Any person may make a written submission to Council. All submissions received on or before 5.00pm, Friday 9 July 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

Any person proposing to make a written submission on the Review of Mayoral and Councillor Allowances must do so no later than 5:00pm on Tuesday 29 June 2021.

Anyone making a submission should indicate whether they wish to be heard in support of their written submission. 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 Council Meeting on Tuesday 6 July 2021 at 3:00pm in the Council Chamber at the Wellington Centre, 70 Foster Street, Sale.

Any person requiring further information concerning the Review of Mayoral and Councillor Allowances should contact Governance on 1300 366 244.

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

Medium to Large framed cows with superb udders, extremely low BMCC and will suit the most discerning purchasers. Herd average production 8834ltrs 355kgs B.F, 295kg Prot.

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

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

ATTENTION FARMERS

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

Following Dairy Sale July 2nd

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Terry Ahearn Mob. 0438 562 816 Neil Darby Mob. 0418 595 265

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

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Dispersal Sale – Stage 1 Friday 11th June at 11am – Lardner Park Saleyards A/C C & L Stephens, Lardner

Selling 150 Autumn Calved AI Bred Holstein Cows.

An extremely youthful herd of medium framed Holstein Cows with exception udders.

Sired by bulls such as; Samite, Toystory, Elijah, BOS Freddie, Goodwhone, Guthrie, Christmas, CB Twist and Asterix.

Current herd BMCC 73,000.

Craig & Lisa Stephens have consistently received Burra Foods & Dairy Australia “Gold Standard Award” from 2016 – 2020 in recognition of supplying milk with the lowest 5% BMCC in Australia.

Also, a herd of cows comfortably averaging 550kg of milk solids.

Friday’s sale will also be live-streamed on AuctionsPlus.

Catalogue available, please email dg_sso_pakenham@elders.com.au Elders Pakenham 03 5941 0299 Michael Robertson 0429 104 467 Darryl Adams 0408 385 872

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SALE

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6 Buckley st, 12,13, 14 June 8.30am-2.30pm. Old dinner sets, military and car books, filing cabinets, motorbike gear. etc.

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CARPENTER

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

Mobile 0400 647 111.

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PAINTER

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B.J. Bennett Interior painting service. Phone Ben for a free quote 0438 116 185.

Public Notices

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WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL

Hodges Road, Coongulla

Scheme No. 2101 - Special Charge Street Construction Scheme

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DECLARE A SPECIAL CHARGE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HODGES ROAD (CH00 - CH200) In accordance with a resolution of the Wellington Shire Council (Council) made at its ordinary meeting held on 1 June 2021, notice is given that at the ordinary meeting of the Council to be held on 17 August 2021. It is the intention of the Council to declare a Special Charge (Special Charge or Scheme) under section 163(1) of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act) for the purposes of defraying any expenses or repaying (with interest) any advance made to or debt incurred or loan to be raised by Council in relation to the construction of Hodges Road (CH00 – CH200) 200 metres, Coongulla and for providing all and any necessary ancillary works associated with the construction of the street, including driveway crossovers.

The Scheme, if declared, is to be known as the ‘Hodges Road (CH00 – CH200) - Special Charge Street Construction Scheme Number 2101’.

The criteria which will form the basis of the Special Charge are the ownership of rateable properties in the area of the Scheme and, based on the application of access benefit units (including having regard to the driveway access of those properties in the Scheme), the overall benefits which it is considered the properties in the Scheme (based on the physical and other benefits) will receive from the works to be provided under the Scheme.

The Council considers that each rateable property included in the Scheme area that is liable or required to pay the Special Charge will receive a special benefit through the provision of proper, safe and suitable roads and property services.

Without limitation, Council considers that the works will – • Reduce dust; • Enhance the amenity and character of the land, and local area; • Creation of improved riding surfaces for the Road; • Improvement in access and egress from properties; • Improve road drainage; and • Improved road safety for motorists In performing functions and exercising powers in relation to the peace, order and good governance of the municipal district of the Shire of Wellington, in particular, the provision of proper, safe and suitable roads and property services in the area for which the proposed Special Charge will be declared, the Council intends to spend an amount of $96,000 being the estimated cost of the works to be undertaken, and to levy by way of the Special Charge an amount of $21,600.

The Special Charge will commence on the date on which it is levied by Council and will remain in force for a period of 5 years.

For the period of the Scheme, the Special

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Charge will be assessed by Council as (and the respective charge being $3,600 is based on) a fixed charge for each property having regard to access, including and in particular, driveway access.

Properties which have a shared driveway access to the street to be constructed via common property will have their access benefits calculated on the basis of 100% for the first property and 50% for each additional property (with access being apportioned to each of the properties so as to equal the sum of the percentages divided by the number of properties with common property access), and any other benefits.

Subject to any further resolution of Council, the Special Charge will be levied by Council sending a notice in the prescribed form to the owners of the properties in the Scheme by which the Special Charge is to be paid – a) In full amount within 45 days of the notice; or b) By way of quarterly instalments in the manner set out below.

Because the performance of the function and the exercise of the power in respect of which the Special Charge is to be declared and levied relates substantially to capital works, special ratepayers will be given an instalment plan under which – a) Quarterly instalments are to be paid over a 5 year period, or other such period as negotiated; and b) Quarterly instalments will include a component for reasonable interest costs, the total of which will not exceed the estimated borrowing costs of Council in respect of the construction of the Road by more than 1 per cent.

Council will consider cases of financial and other hardship, and may consider other payment options for the Special Charge.

There will be no incentives given for payment of the Special Charge before the due dates for payment.

For the purposes of having determined the total amount of the Special Charge to be levied under the Scheme, the Council considers and formally determines for the purposes of sections 163(2)(a), (2A) and (2B) of the Act that the estimated proportion of the total benefits of the Scheme to which the performance of the function and the exercise of the power relates (including all special benefits and community benefits) that will accrue as special benefits to all of the persons who are liable to pay the Special Charge is in a ratio of 0.41 or 41%. This is also on the basis that, in the exercise of its discretions, Council has chosen to make a further contribution to the cost of the works so as to arrive at a revised maximum total levy amount of $21,600.

Copies of the proposed declaration of the Special Charge and a detailed plan of the Scheme area are available for inspection at the Wellington Shire Council Offices, 18 Desailly Street, Sale 3850 during normal business hours for a period of at least 28 days after the date of the publication of this notice.

Any person may make a written submission to the Council under sections 163A and 223 of the Act. In addition, any person who will be required to pay the Special Charge to be imposed by the proposed declaration has a right to object to the proposed declaration and may also make a written objection to the Council under section 163B of the Act. Written submissions to be submitted to the Council under section 223 of the Act and/or written objections to be lodged with the Council under section 163B of the Act must be received by the Council by 5pm on 9 July 2021. Submissions and/or objections must be in writing and addressed and sent by mail to the Chief Executive Officer, Wellington Shire Council, PO Box 506, Sale VIC 3850.

Any person who has made a written submission under section 223 of the Act and has requested to be heard in support of their written submission is entitled to appear in person or be represented by a person specified in the submission before a Committee appointed by the Council to hear submissions under section 223 of the Act, the day, time and place of which will be advised in writing.

All submissions will be handled as authorised or required by law, including under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014, and submissions and/or objections may, as Council sees fit, become available for public inspection.

Council will consider any written submissions and take into account any objections in accordance with sections 163A, 163B and 223 of the Act. Any person requiring further information concerning the proposed declaration of the Special Charge should in the first instance contact Tilo Junge on telephone 1300 366 244 or 5142 3217 or email tilo.junge@wellington.vic.gov.au David Morcom Chief Executive Officer

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Situations Vacant

AGM

Service Manager Respected local Ford Dealer has a vacancy for a Service Manager for our busy service department.

Duties would include but not be limited to: ● Managing team members ● Maintain an orderly workflow according to priorities ● Invoicing to customers ● Interaction with Ford re: mechanical and warranty issues ● Warranty submissions We are seeking a candidate with; ● Excellent communication and organisational skills ● Good computer skills ● Good mechanical knowledge of the motor trade ● Good working conditions in a friendly environment.

Forward resume to: The Manager Wilmour Motors PO Box 109 Maffra 3860 email: john@wilmourmotors.com.au

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

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

by June 13, 2021.

Business Opportunities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MACALISTER CAFE

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

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

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

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FARM MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

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Garage Sales

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GIPPSLAND HOTEL COOK-PART TIME

Must have deep fryer experience and work well under pressure.

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

Head of Admissions • Ongoing full-time position • Collaborative team environment We seek a highly motivated and organised professional with outstanding communication skills who lives and breathes best practice customer experience. You will oversee all aspects of enrolment and admission activities, building relationships with members of the community to ensure a warm, welcoming and professional experience is always provided.

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

Applications close Sunday 27 June 2021

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

Applications close Sunday 20 June 2021

Swimming Instructor

Newspaper Deliverer Required for Raglan St, McGhee St, Bishop Crt area.

Please phone Sam 5144 6513

Newspaper Deliverers Required for

Araluen Drive, Phillip Cres.

Edward Crt areas.

Phone Sue 0403 006 347

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

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

Applications close Sunday 27 June 2021

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

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

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

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Latrobe Regional Hospital

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

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Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher

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

Acting Residential Care and Services Manager Maternity Leave Position

Full-time, fixed term About the Organisation

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

About the Role

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

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

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

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

Skills, Duties and Experience

Recent senior management of clinical role in aged care

Health or Aged Care) Demonstrated ability to operate proactively and learn very quickly Demonstrated ability to use systems to thoroughly risk manage clinical care outcomes verbal & interpersonal) Lead the site team with strategic management of site resources team & leading individuals to successful resolution Financial management to maintain budgetary expected outcomes Please visit the vacancies page on our website to apply for this position and view the Role Statement at www.baptcare.org.au

Send applications by:

Wed 16th June 2021.

ht to Applicants must have the righ work in Australia. The succes ssful applicant will be required to undergo Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person fo or the role and supporting diversity.

We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

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

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

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

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Cars

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4WD

MAZDA 6 Classic sedan, 2009 model, 140,000kms, excellent condition, new '94, one owner, good tyres, r.w.c., black duco, condition, reg. SWY-102, auto $9995. Phone 0409 $10,000. Ph. 5143 3173.

741 079.

St Mary’s Primary School Maffra

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

To work in a collaborative working space.

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

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TOYOTA HILUX

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ASHTON (nee Millar), Jean Cameron.

19/11/1927-6/6/2021

Nissan Navara STX

Advertise in the Gippsland Times and Latrobe Valley Express

Motoring Deal

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

A tota l 16 issu of es!

VE Commodore ute 2009, man., 1 owner, log books, low 113,000km, Tein Super Street lower susp., good tyres, tow bar, tint., great car, XWA-429 $15,750 o.n.o. Ph 0429 167 502.

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

Motorcycles

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auto, 2008, good cond., reg. till October 2021, 1IX-6ZN $14,500 o.n.o.

Phone 0427 110 201.

WANTED

Toyota Landcruiser, 1950-1990. Phone Zach 0448 622 234.

2015 black, VT400 $4500.

Phone 0467 666 765.

Caravans

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Dairy Farm Hands Needed

Two full time positions located in the Boisdale area.

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

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

SENIOR CALF REARER

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

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

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

Commencing late July.

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

Long Distance HC Driver

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOVA Revivor 2011, 19'6'', single beds, full ens., new Thetford 3-way fridge, solar panels, HR hitch, always undercover, v.g.c. $39,500. 0402 140 919.

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

If under 18, the parents signatures as well.

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

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ROADSTAR

18ft. 2000 Voyager, double bed, air cond., elec. brakes and oven, Tebbs annex, all as new, $22,500. 0427 542 533.

ROYAL Flair 19'6, Vanroyce Series 6, 2006, QS bed, gas stove, 3-way fridge, HR towbar, level riders, fold-up chassis, v.g.c., rear entry into kitch. $25,000. 0419 130 843.

Wedding Anniversaries

ROYAL Flair Series 4, QS bed, solar panel, 2 deep cycle batt's, all hoses, awn. mat., annex, 12v TV, swr, 12 mths reg, many extras, $23,500. 0427 740 727.

TOYOTA, High Ace L.W.B. camper wag., 1980, needs work on the engine, but I have all the parts. As is $5000 o.n.o. Please view at 2511 McDonalds Track, Thorpdale.

WANTED

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

WINDSOR

16', Streamline pop top, 2001, d/b, gas stove, a/c, 3 way frig. Full annex, plus extras Reg to 3/2022 $13,000 ONO Phone 0402 158 048

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Kees and Annie Hensen

Celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.

Married on June 10, 1961

Congratulations and love from Peter, Karen, Tamara, Damian and Lyra - the Queensland Hensen family, Anita, Leah, Ruby and Indie and Neil and Alison.

Reaching 60 years together is a very special achievement.

Happy Diamond Anniversary.

Thanks for all your love and support.

We are sad to announce the death of Jean, late of Stretton Park, Maffra and also Coongulla, Vic. Beloved wife of Stuart (dec.), dearly loved mother of Stephen (dec.) and Meredith; adored mother-in-law of Ro Nixon and Hugh Watson, and much admired and loved grandmother of Louisa and Kate Ashton.

Step-grandmother to Liz, Katherine and Charlie Watson.

Jean was the daughter of the Reverend Norman and Mary Millar and the sister of Ian and Marie Millar and Gwen Rodger (all dec).

Following a private cremation, a service to celebrate Jean's life will be held in Maffra on TUESDAY 29 June, 2021, COVID permitting.

Details will be confirmed.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

PARAMOUNT, Duet Expanda, 2015, 20'6", family van, sleeps 5, swr/ toilet combo, w/m, oven, 2 tables, 2 TVs, full annexe and lots more $65,000. Ph 0427 671 780.

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Jean was a pioneering woman in chemistry in the 1940's and 50's, attending The Women's College at The University of Sydney and subsequently becoming a secondary school teacher. She arrived in Maffra in 1954 when her husband Stuart, an architect, took over his uncle SP Ashton's architectural practice.

Jean was a special and welcoming friend to many and a keen participant in many and varied community activities.

The end of an era.

BLAND, Graeme.

5/11/1942 - 4/6/2021 Dearly loved by all his family including wife Helen, son Shane, daughter Nicole, granddaughter Sarah, daughter-in-law Ruth and son-in-law Jules.

Passed away peacefully on Friday night after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

Forever in our hearts Go Bombers

BLAND, Graeme, Passed away doing what he loved best - watching the footy. A patient sufferer at rest. We will miss our coffees with a lovely man.

- Cecilia and Adrian Temple.

BUTRIGHT, Neal John.

On June 4, 2021, after a battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Beloved son of the late Jack and Lois Butright of "Wintersun" Dargo.

Loving brother and brother-in-law to Lynne and Bill Cooper.

Very fond uncle of Serrin, John and their families.

A tireless worker for the community, we are so proud of Neal's life achievements.

Rest In Peace.

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GRANT, John George (Rocky).

Passed away peacefully June 3, 2021.

Aged 70 years.

Beloved son of George and Bessie. Brother to Stanley and Alistaire (all dec.).

Loved Uncle John to their families.

Much loved soul mate and husband of Greta for 43 years.

Loved Rock of Melinda, Michael and Rochelle and their partners.

Loved Grandpa Rock to Joel, Jasmeyn, Lucas, Lachlan, Sidney, Jacob, Lewis and Lillie.

A big part of our lives have gone with you Rock.

Always loved and always missed.

HAGGAR (nee Fry), Colleen Florence.

21/05/1927 - 27/05/2021 Passed away peacefully in Wilson Lodge in Sale aged 94 years. Much loved daughter of Les and Ida Fry (both dec.). Loved wife of Kevin (married over 70 years). Loved mother of Alison and Meredith. Loved mother in law of Des Cassidy.

Loved Grandmother of Ty Cassidy and good friend of Brooke Griffin. Loved sister of Bernice and Ross.

We will miss you.

Rest in peace

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HOLMES, Gary Alan.

"Gaz" - "Rocky" Passed away May 29, 2021 on the Snowy Mountains Hwy near Adaminaby, NSW. Age 57 years.

Adored fiancé of Anne and mate to Daniel.

Father of Mariah and Ekayla.

Father-in-law of James.

Stepfather of Nate.

Son of Noreen and Kevin.

Brother/brother-in-law of Lynda and Jim, Robyn and Michael, Susie and Alex.

Uncle to many!

"Ride in Peace" Forever in our hearts.

HOLMES, Gary Alan.

Gary we will miss your energy that filled the room and your quirky larrikin ways.

Our world will never be the same without you!

Love Mum, Dad and your three sisters.

HOLMES, Gary Alan.

Gaz, What am I going to do without you ..

All of our hopes and dreams .. gone..

You were my rock .. my friend .. my soul mate ..

We weren't perfect, but we were perfect for each other ..

I will carry you in my heart forever ..

See you on the other side .. Ride Free ..

Love you Gaz .. Your Babe and Caspar xoxo HOLMES, Gary Alan.

Father of Mariah Webster, Ekayla Holmes, stepfather of Nathaniel Murphy.

Father-in-Law of James Webster.

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TEMPLETON, Duncan McAuley.

25/06/1930-5/06/2021 Dearly loved husband of Nance (dec.).

Much loved father of Scott and Gail.

Father-in -law of Karen.

Cherished Pa of Rhiannon, Cara, Tiarni, Shannon and Sophie.

Great grandfather of Harry.

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WALLER, Francis Hayden.

Passed away on June 4, 2021 at the Sale Hospital.

Aged 90.

Beloved husband of Ann (dec.). Dearly loved and loving father of Clifford, James, Kristen and Vivian. Father-in-law to Kayoko and Ian. Grandfather of Shohei, Erica and Isobelle.

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KERTON, Janet May. A service to celebrate Janet's life will be held on TUESDAY (June 15, 2021) at the Delbridge Chapel, 64 Marley Street, Sale commencing at 11am.

Followed by interment at the Stratford Cemetery.

Kyabram and District Funerals in conjunction with Letts Funerals Sale.

Livestreaming through Letts Facebook page See their website for link Phone: 03 5852 1061 www.kyabramfunerals.com.au

A kind and gentle man The funeral service for who was dearly loved and Frank will be held at the we will miss his hugs.

Orbost Cemetery on FRIDAY (11 June 2021) Resting peacefully, at 1pm. together again with Nance Much loved and XXX deeply missed TEMPLETON. For funeral arrangements for Mr Duncan McAuley Templeton, please check our website or phone: Funerals

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BLAND Due to current restrictions, a private funeral service for Mr Graeme Bland will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St, Maffra on FRIDAY (June 11, 2021) commencing at 11am.

TURPIN A private family service for Mr Raymond George TURPIN, 'Snowy' Turpin will be held Raymond George. at Delbridge Funeral 'Snowy' Chapel, Sale at 1pm on 13/05/1940 - 28/05/2021 Passed away peacefully Please visit our website THURSDAY (June 10, at LRH on May 28, 2021, for the livestream of 2021). aged 81 years Graeme's service.

Please see our website Much loved husband of for Livestream details.

Rita.

Devoted Dad to Judy and Jeff, Rod and Bec, Kaylene and Paul, Sandra and Les. Adored Pop to his grandchildren and partners ~ Forever Loved ~ Ray, It has been the hardest thing to lose you. You meant so much to me, but you are always in my heart. Tears fall freely from my eyes like a river filled with grief. My only comfort now, is that you are free from pain and now have found relief.

Your loving wife Rita.

Dad, When tomorrow starts without you, we won't think we are far apart.

For every time we think of you, you are right here in I love you Dad, and want our hearts.

Much loved father of Judy you to know, I feel your love wherever I and Jeff Pryse.

Adored Pop of Corey and go, Whenever I've problems, Annabel, Brett (Brucey) and Laura. you're there to assist, The ways you have helped me would make Our dear Dad and Pop, You will be sadly missed quite a list, Your wisdom and know- but we will cherish our ledge have shown me the memories and hold you in our hearts forever. way, And I'm thankful for you Love you always, Rodney and Rebecca, as I live day by day, I don't tell you enough Steven and Hannah, Bradley, Jamie, Matthew how important you are, In my universe you're a and Nancy. bright shining star, Dad/Pop, Resting peacefully after a battle you never gave up on.

We will always remember you putting your family first, and for that we are so proud of you.

Loving father of Kaylene KERTON (nee Elton), and Paul Hildebrand.

Janet May. Proud Pop of Rohan and 2/7/1941 - 26/5/2021 Sophie, Dolly and Liam.

At Sale Hospital.

Formerly of Warragul, late Dad/Pop, of Sale.

You never failed to do Adored wife of Victor your best, (dec) Your heart was true and Loved mother and tender, mother-in-law of Robert You simply lived for those and Robyn, Brett and you loved, Donna, Russell and And those you love Caroline, Amanda and remember.

Andrew.

Loving father of Sandra Loved grandmother of and Les Boughton. eight. Great Grandmother Cherished Pop of Allie of eight. and Chris, Olivia, Amelia "Treasured Memories" and Josh.

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Teddy Ripper has been selected to represent Victoria at the national schools swimming championships.

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CUTHILL, Caitlin.

June 4, 1990.

To our angel above, happy 31st birthday.

Forever young.

Love, Mum, Dad, Rhys, Nan and Flossy xxxxx HAGGAR (nee Fry) The Funeral Service for Mrs Colleen Florence Haggar will be held at St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Sale at 1pm on MONDAY (June 14, 2021), followed by burial at the Sale Lawn Cemetery.

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WHITFORD, Joan Noelle Joan's family would like to sincerely thank all their family and friends for the beautiful flowers, gifts, cards, phone calls and kind messages they have received on the sad passing of Joan. Due to Covid restrictions only 10 people could attend her funeral but others were able to join us via livestream.

We also extend our thanks to Bradley and Rachel Lett and team for their kindness and understanding during this difficult time. Our heartfelt thanks go out to Dean Peter Bickley who abided

by Mum's final wishes and gave her the lovely send off she deserved.

We would also like to acknowledge the wonderful staff at Sale Gardens who showed such great care and compassion towards Joan over the past 14 months.

We also extend our thanks to the ladies of Sale Fire Brigade Auxiliary for their kind tribute and well wishes.

Finally, a big thank you to the members of Sale Fire Brigade who stood to honour Mum along her journey to her final resting place with Dad.

CHRISTENSEN. A funeral service for Mrs Lucia Christensen WAS HELD on Tuesday May ROBERTS, Cyril 19.03.1925 - 5.06.2011 25, 2021.

Dearly loved by his wife Majorie, his children Peter and Jenny, Gary and Helen, Jenny and Keith and his grandchildren and great grand children. His jokes and expressions are warmly recalled and the sound of his laughter is fondly remembered. Still missed beyond measure GRANT. For funeral arrangements and loved always. for Mr John George Grant please check website Birthday listed below or contact:

HOLMES. For funeral arrangements for Mr Gary Alan Holmes, please check our website or phone: PEARSON, Tommy.

Loved brother of Geoff, brother-in-law of Robyn, uncle to Ben and Kylie, Jacki and Chloe, and their families.

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GIPPSLAND Grammar swimmer Teddy Ripper has been selected in the state schools team.

The 14-year-old, who is also a member of Sale Swimming Club, is currently in fine form, boasting a new-found level of determination to be the best swimmer he can.

Dropping more than 11 seconds off his 200 metre breaststroke at the 2021 Victorian Age Championships, Teddy swam 2:41:56 minutes to take the silver medal. His previous personal best time for this event was 2:53.14min.

At the same championships, he came third in the boys’ 13 years 100m breaststroke, stripping 1.11s to record another personal best swim.

The Year 8 student broke a 50m breaststroke at Gippsland Grammar’s swimming carnival earlier in the year.

He swam it in 36.22s and secured the age champion medal too.

The previous school record was set

by Chance Doultree with a time of 37.31s in 2016.

Teddy’s mum Miriam said swimming had always been part of his life.

“I was that mum, taking him to lessons once a week since he was six-months-old,” she said.

“He began swimming competitively when he was in Grade 3. He does have a love and passion for it.”

The national schools championships will be held in Brisbane in August, with Teddy hoping COVID won’t have an effect.

Swimming Victoria recently announced Teddy had qualified for its junior talents squad, providing integrated performance pathways for athlete success within the state and on the national and international stage.

Gippsland Grammar teacher Simone Langshaw is also a School Sport Victoria representative, and said she had enjoyed watching the youngster develop over the years.

“Teddy has become a very

accomplished and competitive swimmer, building on his strength and skill set, and it is great to see,” she said.

“I am really excited for him. This opportunity is something he has been working towards for a couple of years.”

Langshaw has been appointed manager of the Victorian girls’ 13-19 year-old squad for the national championships, and basically began her swimming career at the same place Teddy did.

She too competed as an aged group swimmer with Sale Swimming Club, but her secondary school years were kick-started with sporting scholarships to Lauriston Girls’ School in Melbourne, and later Samuel Marsden Collegiate School in New Zealand, before she returned ‘home’ to finish Year 9 to 12 at Gippsland Grammar.

Langshaw went on to complete a sports science degree and then coach at Nunawading Swimming Club, helping develop every stage of swimming, from Learn to Swim through to Australian teams.

Langshaw co-ordinates the swimming program at Gippsland Grammar St Anne’s Campus.

In the lead up to the Australian school titles, training for the Gippsland Grammar student will ramp up to six to eight times a week.

The squad will gather once a month to build comradery and fine tune team techniques.

As part of the Victorian under 14 boys’ squad, Teddy could compete in any event including individual, medley and relay events, but he said he is “up for it”.

He was excited about representing his school and wearing the Victorian colours at the national championships.

“There is a lot of water to be swam … but it is perfectly reasonable to have big goals. The bonus is, at this level, people start to know who he is,” Miriam said.

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Friday June 4, 2021 Melbourne vs. Brisbane Saturday June 5, 2021 St Kilda vs. Sydney Swans Adelaide vs. Collingwood Essendon vs. Richmond Sunday June 6, 2021 Carlton vs. West Coast Fremantle vs. Western Bulldogs Byes: Geelong Cats, Gold Coast Suns, GWS Giants, Hawthorn, North Melbourne, Port Adelaide

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Defensible takes out metro final

DEFENSIBLE won the 525 metre mixed grade six and seven final during Saturday night’s metro greyhound meeting at The Meadows in Melbourne.

The dog, trained by Matt Clark at Briagolong, was coming off a hat-trick of second placings. Defensible has been in the placings in his previous eight starts, including both career wins.

The Darriman greyhound training team had success during Thursday night’s metro meeting at Sandown Park.Camila claimed a third win from her previous four starts for Jenny Gill by taking out a 515m grade five. Claydon finished third for Bill McMahon at Darriman.

Dr Neeki, trained by Judy McMahon, finished second in a 515m mixed grade six and seven.

Eventual winner Going Alright opened up a large lead, but Dr Neeki finished well to cut the final margin to a length.

Berdeen finished third in another 515m grade five for Bill McMahon.

In yet another 515m grade five, Eilish, trained

by Des Douch at Maffra, finished second.

Dr Archer, trained by Judy McMahon, won a 400m mixed grade six and seven at Warragul on Friday night.

Backing up a victory at Sale the previous Sunday, Dr Archer held of a challenge from Total Babe, trained by Leigh Jennings at Maffra, to win by a head.

Rufiano, trained by Rod Ashworth at Cowwarr, won a 460m heat of the Pink Maiden Sprinter maiden series, finishing seven lengths ahead of Dr Jax, trained by Bill McMahon. Both will contest the final at Bendigo next week.

Earlier in the day at Bendigo, Disoriented, trained by Lyn Smith at Nambrok, won a 425m mixed grade four and five by five lengths.

At Healesville on Sunday, Four Aces, trained at Sale by Leslie Hughes, won a 300m race.

Ferdinand Boy wins inaugural Horizon David Braithwaite

FERDINAND Boy held off local hope Dr Tucker to win the inaugural Horizon during Sunday’s Sale greyhound racing meet.

In a thrilling finish, $2.30 favourite Ferdinand Boy ran a slick 24.59-second 440 metres to defeat Dr. Tucker, trained by Bill McMahon at Darriman, by less than half a length. Dream Wizard, trained by Sean Lithgow at Devon Meadows, finished third, a further length and a third away.

The $25,000 earned from winning the Horizon took Ferdinand Boy’s career prize money to $193,220.

Trained by David Geall at Lara, Ferdinand Boy has nine wins from his past 12 starts, including the group two Ballarat Cup and group three Shepparton Cup.The dog was 22 wins from 38 career starts.

Ferdinand Boy took a couple of strides to get going and then had to fend off group three Great Chase winner Dr. Tucker, who was chasing his fourth consecutive win since returning from five months on the side lines with a hock injury.

The GRV Vic Bred Series restricted win final, also over 440m, was won by Perfect Product, trained by Graeme Jose at Catani.

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Collinda for Steph Tyler at Boisdale, a length ahead of favourite West Of Westeros, also trained at Boisdale, by Dawn Johnston.

The night’s biggest win came in race nine, a 440m mixed grade six and seven.

Wigram Road, trained by Cheryle Ragen at Kilmany, took led towards the end of the back straight and never looked back, winning by seven lengths. Madalia Pixie finished second

for Kathleen Fogarty at Heyfield.

Go Emmy Go, trained by Corey Fulford at Bundalaguah, won a heat of the 440m grade five series. Angel Eyes finished third for Carolyn Jones at Rosedale to also advance to next Sunday’s final.

The other heats were won by Aubameyang (for Peter Martinovic at Koo Wee Rup) and Blazing Nenna (Mark Delbridge at Balliang).

Sir Harley, trained by David

Crawford at Pearcedale, won the race one 440m maiden, five lengths clear of My Mate Damien, trained by Ragen.

The race two 440m maiden was won

by Jayville Menace for Todd Chatwin at Johnstonville.

Zipping Zarbo, trained by Deb Coleman at Lara, was the clear winner of race six, a 440m mixed grade four and five. Nicholas Rose, trained by Jeff Chignell at Rosedale, just missed second place by a nose.

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SALE Turf Club is scheduled to host its Life Members Raceday tomorrow, however, spectators will not be permitted on course.

Racing Victoria on Friday announced Victorian thoroughbred racing will continue to be spectatorfree until at least next Thursday night.

The state government last week announced an easing of restrictions in regional Victoria from Friday, which would have allowed for the resumption of a limited number of spectators.

Because of the smaller spectator numbers and a focus on limiting, to the extent possible, the movement of racing industry participants, RV determined racing would be spectator free across all Victorian racetracks until at least Thursday. The decision was made in consultation with Country Racing Victoria and the relevant clubs to ensure thoroughbred racing is able to continue safely.

Only trainers, jockeys, racing officials and essential staff will be permitted to attend meetings.

RV chief executive Giles Thompson said racing spectator free until greater crowd limits were approved was the most practical decision at this point in time.

“This will provide our clubs who are racing over the coming days much needed certainty in the face of queries around ticketing, staffing, food orders, race-day experience and biosecurity protocols,” he said.

“When we can safely welcome spectators back to the racetrack in larger numbers with sufficient notice

Tomorrow’s meeting at Greenwattle Racecourse will be closed to spectators. for clubs then we will make owners and club members the immediate priority.

“We’ll continue to liaise with the state government over the coming days regarding requirements for venues and will provide a further update to our industry in the days ahead.”

Each of the eight races tomorrow have been named in hour of Sale Turf Club life members.

A preview of tomorrow’s Sale races

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ILOVEANNIE finished second in a race at Bairnsdale on Sunday.

The five-year-old mare, trained at Sale by Jack Walkley, was slow out of the gate in the 1000 metre 0-58 handicap, but maintained contact with the pack. Ridden by Celine Gaudray, Iloveannie made a late run, finishing only half a length behind winner It’s A Rah.

Photo: Scott Barbour, Racing Photos

Iloveannie won at Werribee in April.

Peppino ran on strongly to finish third in a 1600m 0-58 handicap for Walkley. It was the six-year-old gelding’s second run for Walkley after being under the care of Moruya-based Daniel Wheeler.

Shy Doll, trained by Ian Hutchins at Sale, finished third in a 1200m 0-58 handicap.The four-year-old mare led out of the barriers and into the home straight before being passed late, but held on for third place.

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Easing of restrictions allowed the Sale and District Junior Football Association season to resume. Pictured is Sale City ty’s y Kaden Mcculloch, who runs the ball into attack during the under 15s match against Boisdale-Briagolong.

Schuback in Vic Country U17s

GIPPSLAND Power will be represented by five players at this year’s under 17s football national carnival.

Maffra’s Jonti Schuback will be in the Victoria Country squad, joined by Harvey Howe (Traralgon), Jacob Konstanty (Drouin) and Zane Duursma (Foster), while Bairnsdale’s Cooper Vickery has been named emergency.

Following in the footsteps of father Jacob, who went on to play seven AFL games for the Adelaide Crows, Schuback recently made his debut for the Power under 19s team, as did Howe and Duursma.

The national carnival was scheduled to be held over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend but has been postponed because of the lockdown.

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Juniors take centre stage David Braithwaite

MOST senior sport was sidelined for the second consecutive weekend.

Despite restrictions across regional Victoria easing on Friday, community sport was only permitted to resume for junior (18 years or younger) outdoor sport, with adults only able to train.

For outdoor physical recreation and sport, there is a patron cap of 50 people per venue, with group sizes capped at 10.

Spectators are only permitted to supervise children or dependents.

For matches and training, only the minimum required number of participants required to conduct the activity are permitted, with participants urged to arrive shortly before their activity and leave as soon as possible after it.

Club rooms, changerooms and indoor seating areas remain closed, but access to toilets is allowed.

Indoor physical recreation and sport still can’t resume.

The Gippsland League has abandoned its seventh and eighth rounds.

The league’s 10 clubs were asked whether they were prepared to play junior football and netball matches on Saturday, with

only three in favour. There were concerns with the availability of volunteers and coaches for the league’s western and southern clubs, as people from metropolitan Melbourne aren’t allowed to travel into regional areas, and patron limits of 50 people per venue with five matches to be played at each venue.

No points or percentage were awarded for the two abandoned rounds.

The league will adjust the fixture to ensure clubs play each other once as early as possible.The finals series will be unchanged.

The East and North Gippsland football-netball leagues didn’t go ahead with their matches, with decisions on whether to reschedule or cancel them to be made in consultation with clubs.

Junior sport went ahead, including in the Sale and District Junior Football Association, East Gippsland Hockey Association, Latrobe Valley Soccer League and Latrobe Valley Baseball Association.

Golf was played at the weekend, but not competitions. Social play could go ahead, with caps on attendance applying.

Handicapping of social scores is permitted.

Horse and greyhound racing can continue without spectators.

Heyfield’s Caleb Ronan kicks the ball out of defence during the under 15s match against Sale. For scores and more junior footy photos, read Friday’s Gippsland Times.

Photos: David Braithwaite

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bombers reunion

BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG Football-Netball Club will host its past players day on Saturday, June 19.

All players and officials that have pulled on the Bombers colours are invited to congregate behind the goals at the town end of Boisdale Recreation Reserve for the rivalry match with Stratford.

A reunion lunch will also be held to celebrate the anniversaries of premiership teams that were unable to last season — 1970 seniors, 1995 seniors and 2000 senior and reserves.

The 2001 senior premiership team, coached by current Maffra senior coach Wayne Butcher, will also be commemorated.

The Bombers of today, coached by club legend Darren Renooy, are aiming to break a senior flag drought stretching back to that triumph.

Those wishing to find out more are encouraged to phone Brett Lanigan on 0427 517 577 or email brett@ gremaffra.com.au

Charity golf day

MAFFRA Golf Club hosted a charity day women’s stableford last month.

The event raised $452 for the George Gray Centre.

The A grade winner was Carmen Lovi with 38 points, while Frankie MacLennan from Yarram won B grade with 35. The visitor’s trophy was won by Newry’s Jacinta Duncan with 35 points.

SADSACs reschedule mystery ride

AFTER cancelling Cathy’s Mystery Ride because of lockdown, the Sale and District Sunday Afternoon Cyclists will host the event this Sunday, leaving 32 Trood St, Sale, at 10am.

The shorter ride, with some surprises along the way, will be suitable for all bikes.

SADSACs hope to resume Tuesday mountain bike and Thursday road bike rides this week, leaving the Port of Sale at 9.30am.

For more information, phone Ron on 0490 087 178 or George on 0429 949 322.

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Visitors to the region (front) Rhondda Kniese of Bittern, Alicia May of Keppell South, (back) Graeme Kniese and Kevin May admired the 1976 Chrysler Charger CL-770 during their visit (before the lockdown) to the Gippsland Vehicle Collection and Model World Maffra.

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was fully manufactured in Australia. It was sold locally as well as in New Zealand, South Africa and with smaller numbers also exported to South-East Asia and the United Kingdom.

Glenn and Lynette Burrage of Bairnsdale have a lovely 1962 ‘S’ Series Chrysler Valiant on display at the GVC. They purchased it in 1993 from its original owners, the Pallot family, who bought it in 1962 from Bairnsdale dealer, Brodribb Bros Motors.

The vehicle has a ‘slant’ six cylinder engine, is a three-speed manual and has torsion bar suspension in the front and leaf spring suspension in the rear.

Chrysler made significant investment in its Australian manufacturing facilities, and by the late '60s the Valiant was well-established as the third of the "big three" Australian made vehicles, behind only Kingswood and Falcon.

The Valiants were built on the North American A-body platform but with many parts and components from Australian suppliers.

The Charger was released in 1971. From that year on, the VH series saw Chrysler Australia develop the entire line-up locally until the CM series of 1979, which marked the end of local production in 1981, after the takeover of operations by Mitsubishi Motors Australia.

As part of the GVC’s First and Last exhibition, people can also see a hot 1976 Chrysler Charger CL-770.

The CL series was the last Charger model made in Australia and features a new front bodywork.

This particular vehicle was purchased by its current owner, Greg Ikin, in 1986 and its body is still in original condition.

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It is powered by a 4.3 litre, six-cylinder Hemi engine, which was completely rebuilt in 2001, and a four-speed manual transmission.

Chrysler Australia’s manufacturing production of the Charger ended on August 16, 1978.

For updates about displays at the Gippsland Vehicle Collection and Model World Maffra and when it will reopen, visit www.gippslandvehiclecollection.org.au or www.facebook.com/

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A COUPLE of Chryslers have been on show at Maffra’s Gippsland Vehicle Collection as part of the First and Last exhibition, which celebrated the first and last vehicles of particular makes that were assembled or manufactured in Australia.

However, the GVC is currently closed under state government restrictions.

Chrysler Australia sold Chrysler Valiant’s between 1962 and 1981. Initially a rebadged, locally assembled Plymouth Valiant from the United States, the second generation launched in 1963