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At least 10 cases this year so far Liz Bell and Julianne Langshaw

HEALTH authorities are warning Gippsland residents to protect themselves against mosquitoes, following the detection of Ross River Virus in 10 people in Wellington Shire so far this year.

While the latest warning from the Victorian Health Department is for people travelling to the Bellarine Peninsula and surf coast regions, where there has been a big jump in cases in recent months, local infections show the virus is still present in mosquitoes in Gippsland.

Well known Sale woman Michelle Ross, coproprietor of Redd Catt in Sale, was diagnosed with the virus in December, and believes she contracted it after being stung by mosquitoes while exercising near Lake Guthridge.

Her symptoms have included debilitating pain — particularly in her feet, ankles and knees — and fatigue, which followed a rash early on.

While she is slowly recovering now, during the worst of the illness she found it a struggle to just get out of bed and dress.

“I was going to work, but could only work a few hours before going home to sleep,” she said.

“The pain was just excruciating — it was painful just to turn over in bed.”

She now has numbness in two fingers on her right hand, as well as suffering continuing, although

Danielle Gal, pictured with one of her prized Dorper sheep, says it has been a long search for her and husband Alan to find the perfect rural property.

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diminished, pain.

Ms Ross was fit, healthy and active, busy in her restaurant and outside of work.

Now she has to take things easy during recovery and has done little other than work and sleep.

“I would normally take my dog for a walk for several kilometres a week.

“I haven’t been able to take her since the end of November,” she said.

She said she also knew of three other people currently suffering from the virus.

Yet despite it being a notifiable disease, Ms Ross said she had not been contacted by anyone, and believes health authorities need to do more to try to get messages out to the community.

“I wouldn’t wish this on anyone,” she said.

“People need to know about this disease.”

Another woman who was recently diagnosed with Ross River Virus told the Gippsland Times she had not travelled out of Sale this year, and must have caught it locally, she believes while gardening.

She said the virus had caused her to experience debilitating flu-like symptoms, as well as painful and swollen joints.

Ross River Virus is a mosquito-borne viral infection found in many regions across Australia, as well as several South Pacific Islands. In Australia, most cases occur between February and May when weather conditions are favourable to mosquitoes.

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Sale mental health hub in Inglis St is now officially open Liam Durkin THE Sale HeadtoHelp hub has been officially opened.

While the Sale hub has been operational since September, the recent official opening presented the first opportunity for dignitaries including Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens and Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien to gather and cut the ribbon.

Located in the Inglis Medical Centre complex, the HeadtoHelp hub has been established to provide a service to those needing mental health care and support in Wellington.

With the effects of mental health exacerbated in the past 12 months, Gippsland Primary Health Network chief executive Amanda Proposch said the new service was timely. “The HeadtoHelp initiative has been so important because of the lockdown throughout Victoria that occurred last year,� she said. “It’s been an important response to the impact on our mental health and wellbeing. “The HeadtoHelp service provides people with free access to a multidisciplinary team of people, who are trained to provide clinical counselling and psychological care at the earliest point of need. “It’s been such a vital initiative across Victoria and in particular for Gippsland, and having it here in Wellington truly meets a need for the community. “We’re seeing from the data that the majority of the people coming to the hubs are in that moderate or unwell state, so that moderate level is indicative of people actually needing help. “I’m really pleased to see a need being met and we heard for a long time access

to services or visibility of services or long wait times was a real difficulty for people, particularly for people living with mental illness.�

The hub offers a range of services, with help from social workers through to professionals who are specialists in dealing with people who are struggling with alcohol and drugs, and even people with lived experience of mental illness.

As Dr Yousuf Ahmad from Inglis Medical Centre said HeadtoHelp differed from the often sterile environment of doctors’ offices and waiting rooms. “It’s different in a way that it’s a very welcoming space,� he said. “There are no barriers. “You can come and have a chat — if you want to have regular therapy you can have that as well. “People can come for short term care, even just one counsel, something they want to clarify, they need help — they can do that. “It is not just about people who are suffering from mental health, it is also for the families, the carers. “We will provide any care they need if they have psychological or social issues, and if we can’t provide the service here, we’ll link them to the appropriate services across Gippsland. “Our aim is to remove that stigma and provide a service in a very efficient and at the same time respectful manner so people can actually feel welcome to come and access this help.�

There is also a HeadtoHelp Gippsland hub in Warragul, and almost 500 people have already utilised the service across the two locations since opening.

HeadtoHelp is a free service funded by the federal government and supported

by Gippsland Primary Health Network.

Those wishing to access HeadtoHelp can do so without a referral, with the

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien cuts the ribbon at the official opening of the Wellington HeadtoHelp facility in Sale, which is in the Inglis Medical Centre complex. Pictured with Mr O’Brien are Inglis Medical Centre finance manager Judith Rose, Dr Yousuf Ahmad, Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens, Gippsland Primary Health Network chief executive Amanda Proposch and Inglis practice manager Brenda Beatie.

Photo: Liam Durkin centre open weekdays during business hours.

People have been encouraged to phone

1800 595 212 to help streamline the process of getting the service that best suits their needs.

The Sale HeadtoHelp hub is at 10 Inglis St.

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A quarantine worker tests positive for COVID-19

A HOTEL quarantine worker in Melbourne tested positive to coronavirus on Sunday.

Victoria’s Department of Health and Human Services said the woman works at the Holiday Inn at Melbourne Airport.

The DHHS said yesterday morning testing capacity near exposure sites would be scaled up, with increased opening hours, additional staff and pop-up sites to be confirmed.

People who have been at any of these exposure sites during the specified times must immediately isolate, get tested and remain isolated for 14 days: Friday, February 5: Marciano’s Cakes: Maidstone, between 9.45am and 10.25am and Dan Murphy’s, Sunshine, between 5.50pm and 6.30pm.

Saturday, February 6: Off Ya Tree Watergardens, Taylors Lakes, between 1.17pm and 1.52pm; and Dan Murphy’s, Sunshine, between 6.50pm and 7.30pm.

Apart from the Holiday Inn worker, no new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Victoria since Wednesday, when it was revealed a worker at the Grand Hyatt’s quarantine tested positive for the UK strain of the virus.

The latest news comes as an additional 230 Defence Force troops are being sent to Victoria to help with the coronavirus response.

They will more than double the number of troops working 12 quarantine hotels as the program expands to up to 22 facilities.

The troops will manage baggage, check-in and staff temperature checks, leaving security to Victoria Police.

Local health authorities are gearing up for the roll-out of vaccines, with the Pfizer vaccine expected to arrive in Traralgon by the end of March.

It is hoped the AstraZeneca vaccine will be able to be provided in the area within the next two or three months.

Australia is aiming to have four million people vaccinated by the end of April, with the aim of full vaccination for Australians by October.

Face masks are currently mandatory in Victoria all indoor spaces, as well as on public transport, when in a ride share or taxi, on domestic flights to and from Victoria and at airports.

Coronavirus symptoms include a fever, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath and loss or change in sense of smell or taste.

Wellington Shire’s respiratory clinic is behind Inglis Medical Centre at 12 Inglis St, Sale, and is staffed Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

To book, visit www.inglismedical.com.au/ourclinic/wellington-respiratory-clinic or phone 5143 7900.

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“Farmers are not wanting to sell because they are doing so well, which causes a shortage of supply, and on top that many are buying the property next door or expanding into other parts of Gippsland because agriculture is doing so well and interest rates are low.”

— Sale real estate agent Leo O’Brien He said one example was a property in Valencia Creek of almost 17 hectares (40 acres) and with two original 1940s miner’s cottages, which drew interest from a field of about 50 local and outside buyers, and easily reached its selling target of almost $500,000 after a four-week auction campaign.

Mr Weatherley said small or large properties that had the potential to produce an income were particularly in hot demand.

“It is a lifestyle choice, but people want to be able to have an income from that property, especially with cattle prices and dairy prices so high,” he said.

One couple so frustrated by constantly missing out on their dream country property recently placed advertisements in the Gippsland Times, offering a $1000 ‘spotters fee’ for anyone who could help them find and buy a suitable 20 to 48 hectares (50 to 120 acre) property as a hobby farm.

Danielle and Alan Gal have spent about 12

months looking at irrigation properties around the Nambrok to Winnindoo areas, but after realising that most exchanged hands through word of mouth, or “neighbours talking to neighbours”, they changed tack.

“We have been trying so hard and have registered with every real estate agent, but we have a strict criteria and soon realised that the irrigation properties we sought were usually bought and sold word of mouth,” Ms Gal said.

“We didn’t even get a look in with most of them, and eventually decided an advertisement might get us noticed by the people who might want to sell.

Ms Gal said since advertising for “off the market” properties, they had received some promising leads, but didn’t want to stop their search and were still looking.

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The spokesman said mosquitoes could become infected with Ross River Virus by stinging certain animals which could carry the infection.

People who are stung by infected mosquitoes can then become sick, but do not pass it on to others.

A range of information relating to protecting against mosquito bites is available on the Beat the Bite campaign page on the Better Health Channel.

A well-tolerated and effective vaccine for Ross River virus was developed about 10 years ago, but it was not considered financially viable to manufacture.

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From page 1 It is believed Gippsland’s recent wet weather and warm daytime temperatures may have caused an increase in mosquitoes carrying the virus.

The disease can cause joint inflammation and pain, fatigue and muscle aches. Many infected people also develop a rash.

While most people recover completely within three to six months, some people report symptoms for years, and many people need to take weeks off work to recover.

Although the detected cases are down from last year, local doctors have warned that the risk of contracting the virus is not over.

Gippsland doctor and president of the Rural Doctors Association of Victoria, Rob Phair, said it was important to be aware of the risks and take precautions when outside to avoid being stung.

“There are simple steps everyone can take to protect against mosquito-borne diseases, such as wearing long, loose fitting clothes, using repellents containing picaridin or DEET on exposed skin, and trying to limit outdoor activities if lots of mosquitoes are around,” he said.

“Sunrise and sunset tend to be the worst times.

“Ross River virus occurs across most parts of Australia and Victoria, so people should always take precautions to avoid mosquito bites, particularly in coastal regions which are conducive to the breeding of mosquitoes.”

According to Australian Health Department figures, more than 43,000 people contracted Ross River Virus across the nation between 1992 and 2000. Last year there were 18 cases detected in East Gippsland, and 14 detected in the Wellington Shire, prompting the Department of Health and Human Services in Victoria to issue a warning in November that the virus had been detected in mosquitoes in the Gippsland Lakes area around the 90 Mile Beach.

A department spokesman said numbers of mosquitoes naturally fluctuated based on the local environment.

“Residents and visitors in all areas of the state should be aware of the potential of mosquito-borne illness and the need to avoid being bitten,” he said.

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ENTREPRENEUR and writer Mark Twain was certainly on the money in the 1800s when he said “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore”.

Although the local property market defied COVID-19 predictions and boomed at the beginning of 2020, the surge in demand for Gippsland’s rural land has taken that ‘boom’ to a whole new level.

Wellington Shire real estate agents say they are fielding calls daily from people looking for rural properties, with many homes on acreage or just vacant land selling before it even hits the market, and others being snapped up within days of being advertised.

And while there’s no doubt there is some movement from the city to the country fuelled by more flexible work arrangements, in reality tree changers are only a small percentage of the equation.

Sale-based estate agent Leo O’Brien said most of the rural properties he had sold in the past 10 months had been bought by Gippslanders, with the price of rural commodities being a driving factor.

“Yes, it is a combination of factors, including lack of supply, but it’s driven largely by good seasonal conditions and the rural commodities market being so strong,” he said.

“Farmers are not wanting to sell because they are doing so well, which causes a shortage of supply, and on top that many are buying the property next door or expanding into other parts of Gippsland because agriculture is doing so well and interest rates are low,” he said.

A former stock agent, Mr O’Brien said it was a rare scenario and he had never seen all farming commodities, including crops, livestock and dairy, doing so well at the same time.

“Before this boom, it might have taken eight to 10 months to see a property, but these days they sell very quickly,” he said.

But farmers are not without competition.

The agency has also seen an increase in baby boomers and people who previously bought in the semi-rural eastern suburbs of Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, and 20 years later have found Melbourne encroaching on them and want to move further out.

Maffra-based agency Gippsland Real Estate has also experienced strong demand for any type of acreage, from irrigation to dry land, with infrastructure or without.

Director Pat Weatherley said local farmers still made up about 90 per cent of rural property buyers, but there was also a lot of interest in small acreage from people seeking lifestyle changes.

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The state government’s Veterans Capital Works Grant Program helps eligible organisations fund facility upgrades, so they can provide better support and services to their members.

Any organisation that supports veterans and their families can apply, such as ex-service organisations, councils and not-for-profit groups.

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Reduced duck season THE 2021 duck hunting season has been announced with a number of changes, infuriating those for and against the recreational activity.

The Game Management Authority announced on Saturday that this year’s season will be shorter, begin later, and have a lower bag limit.

Beginning Wednesday, May 26, the season will span 20 days, and close 30 minutes after sunset on Monday, June 14.

Hunting start times will be delayed until 8am from Wednesday, May 26, until Sunday, May 30.

Hunters have a daily bag limit of two birds, and will be prohibited from hunting the Blue-winged Shoveler across Victoria, and the Grey Teal and Chestnut Teal north of the Princes Highway.

The restrictions on hunting Grey Teal are because of reduced numbers and breeding.

Given the similarity in appearance of the Grey Teal and the female Chestnut Teal, both species will be prohibited from being hunted north of the Princes Highway.

Chestnut Teal are more commonly found in coastal wetlands, south of the Princes Highway, where they are permitted to be hunted.

The GMA said together with partner agencies such as Victoria Police, it would be patrolling public lands and private properties to ensure compliance with hunting, animal welfare and public safety laws.

As in previous years, the GMA said it would continue to monitor conditions in the lead up to and during the season, and where warranted, wetlands could be closed to hunting to protect concentrations of rare threatened species.

In response, Field and Game Australia released an emotional statement, saying it was outraged over the changes which it believed were strategically buried “amongst the news of ongoing tennis tournaments”.

“This announcement is outrageous to FGA and our members will not accept these modifications as these have not been made based on science and data, but more on appeasing those opposed to a duck season,” the statement reads.

“Coming off the back of a series of natural disasters and a pandemic, this is not what regional Victoria deserves for its economic recovery, especially during the onset of winter when most people would not travel on holidays.

“Internally, within the team and the board, we are struggling to justify our participation in this broken and biased season-setting process, where decisions are based on politics rather than on science and data.

“And to be restricted from hunting certain species, such as Teal, in areas which hunter conservationists have helped conserve, is inconceivable.”

Field and Game Australia said it will be writing to new Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas requesting she appoints an independent body to review the authority’s decision making and season setting process in determining their recommendations.

Victorian Nationals Leader Peter Walsh also slammed the season’s announcement, saying it sent the clearest message yet that the government had turned its back on regional Victorians.

“It’s the second year in a row that hunters have lost their season after Daniel Andrews’ COVID shutdowns in 2020,” he said.

“The Andrews Labor government will sell out any Victorian to secure radical green votes in the city.”

Conversely, RSPCA Victoria voiced its disappointment over the announcement of a season at all, urging the authority to review its decision.

Chief executive Dr Liz Walker said there were multiple, evidence-based reasons why the 2021 season should not proceed, including concerns around duck wounding rates and declines in waterbird populations.

“Duck hunting results in a substantial number of ducks being wounded, with some surviving, whilst others will suffer before eventually dying,” she said.

“Australian studies show approximately 26 per

The Game Management Authority announced details of the 2021 duck hunting season on Saturday. The season will be shorter and have a lower daily bag limit.

Photo: Sarah Luke long-term rainfall deficits, and higher than average temperatures over most of Victoria were likely to result in greater rates of evaporation and drying of wetlands.

They note hunting activity was significantly reduced in 2020 because of COVID-19 restrictions, the five and a half week season and three bird bag limit, but said despite this, waterbird abundance and habitat availability were continuing to show long-term decline.

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

While in 2018, an Australian panel found there was “no current evidence that suggests an increase in overall cancer risk”, international studies have found links between PFAS chemicals and breast and liver cancers, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency has stated there is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse health outcomes in humans.

When developing advice on seasonal arrangements, the Game Management Authority consults with invited hunting organisations and animal welfare and conservation groups before making a recommendation to the Agriculture Minister.

In its submission, Field and Game Australia called for a 2021 season that reverted to pre-dawn hunting times on its first weekend, while Sporting Shooters Association of Australia and the Victorian Duck Hunters Association strongly supported a full 12-week duck season in 2021 with a 10 bird per day bag limit.

RSPCA Australia, the Coalition Against Duck Shooting, Animals Australia, Birdlife Australia and Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting called for the season to be completely closed, based on “dire environmental factors, significant longterm decline of all waterbird indices, lack of critical data concerning protected species and a lack of social-economic impact studies”.

The Agriculture Minister and the Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister have the power to jointly make changes to season arrangements to ensure that hunting remains sustainable, responsible and safe.

Both ministers agree on the arrangements for the forthcoming season based on the GMA’s recommendation, and after considering any additional advice from their departments.

Recreational duck hunting is banned in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia.

All licensed hunters must pass a Waterfowl Identification Test before being permitted to hunt ducks.

Details of the 2021 duck season, including any wetland closures, will be regularly updated on the GMA website www.gma.vic.gov.au

cent of birds shot with a shotgun will be wounded or maimed.

“Comparing this wounding rate of 26 per cent with the reported total harvest figure of 238,666 from the 2019 season (as the 2020 season was impacted by COVID-19), we estimate that over 62,000 ducks were wounded and not killed outright in the 2019 season.”

Dr Walker said of further concern were survey findings from the GMA’s summary report of hunters’ knowledge showed only 37 per cent of duck hunters could answer questions correctly that related to minimising wounding, and 87 per cent were not able to correctly answer how to dispatch downed ducks.

Last week, Pascoe Vale MLA Lizzie Blandthorn reminded state parliament she had moved a motion at the Victorian Labor Party state conference in 2019, seconded by the member for Melton, calling for a review of the government’s position on duck hunting.

“This motion was endorsed by an overwhelming majority of that conference,” she said.

“It is now 2021, but unfortunately this review has not yet been conducted — perhaps in part due to the obvious need to prioritise the response to the coronavirus pandemic, but it was back in 2019.”

Ms Blandthorn said evidence had proved bird numbers were down year after year, and that those who hunted ducks lacked an understanding of the rules around the activity.

“I believe that the Game Management Authority has to be conflicted at its core when it is required to provide for recreational hunting of native waterbirds, whilst also claiming to ensure their protection,” she said.

“Hunting native waterbirds is inconsistent with the government’s positive, proactive animal welfare agenda.”

While the Agriculture Minister recently told the ABC the government had no plans to ban duck hunting, pressure is mounting after December’s release of the GMA’s 2021 season considerations painted a bleak picture for the future of duck hunting in Victoria.

The considerations noted that despite reaching La Niña thresholds in October, widespread aboveaverage rainfall had not eventuated in 2020.

The authority said drought conditions between 2017 and 2019 had a significant negative effect on the health of wetlands and waterbird populations, with little large-scale waterbird breeding since 2013 (excluding 2016).

Duck abundance is the sixth lowest year recorded in 38 years, declining 23 per cent from 2019, despite an increase in available habitat.

Generally, when habitat availability increases so does game duck abundance, but this had not happened in 2020, the report reads.

The considerations include the Bureau of Meteorology’s prediction that rainfall in southern Australia was not likely to be sufficient to relieve

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‘Be the change you want to see’:

Peter cleans up our act CLEANING up litter is a kind of hobby for new Sale resident Peter Cursley, and he is keen to spread the joy.

With Clean Up Australia Day on the horizon, Mr Cursley is reminding local residents that any time of the year is a good time to work on having a litter-free environment.

The quietly-spoken but passionate community hero has been on a mission to remove some of the litter in the local streets and waterways, and is hopeful that he can gently encourage a few like-minded souls to do the same.

It was adage “be the change you want to see”, that prompted Peter to begin picking up discarded litter, firstly from the beautiful waterways around Sale, and then in some areas in and around the township that had a build-up of rubbish.

In true community spirit, he does it just because he wants to improve his community and because he doesn’t like to see rubbish clogging up rivers, creeks and lakes, or creating an eyesore.

“It’s such a shame that there are people who throw rubbish and the litter ends up in the environment, but instead of people just expecting someone else to clean it up, I thought I could help,” he said.

“We can all complain and expect authorities to take the lead, but in the end all that does is cost the ratepayer or the taxpayer, so let’s all be part of the solution.”

Mr Cursley is calling for individuals or groups of people to get involved in clean up challenges, such as the forthcoming Clean Up Australia Day campaign on Sunday, March 7, or to begin their own on any day, either as a solo participant, a family or a group of friends or residents.

He recently noticed a growing amount of litter scattered around a vacant allotment in the main highway through Sale, so went home and returned with gloves, a garbage bag and a container for recyclables, and cleaned it up.

“It took my wife and I around 20 minutes, so it wasn’t a huge job, but if everyone did it, our environments would be so much cleaner, safer and nicer to look at,” he said.

Mr Cursley said Wellington Shire Council was supportive of residents getting involved in community clean up,and allowed those who registered their event to dispose of the litter for free.

Individuals, schools, organisations or businesses that want to help reduce litter in their environment but don’t want to start their own event can get involved in a range of litter reduction programs, including: • Clean Up Australia Day, held on March 7. People can join via cleanup.

NEW laws are expected to provide more protection for heritage-listed places.

The new provisions under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 will prevent developers from benefiting from the unlawful demolition or neglect of heritage buildings.

The changes to the act will allow the state government to regulate the development of land where a heritage building has been unlawfully demolished — in whole or in part — or left to fall into disrepair.

The legislation will allow the government to prohibit development on these sites for up to 10 years if the owners are charged with unlawful demolition.

The legislation will enable existing permits to be revoked and allow for new permits to be issued for specific purposes, such as building a park or reconstruction or repair of the heritage building.

The government hopes the changes will act as a powerful deterrent to the unlawful demolition of buildings of heritage significance.

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Heyfield pumped to open new youth play precinct

THE new youth play precinct in Heyfield was officially opened on Saturday, much to the delight of the local community.

The $250,000 project was built in two stages, which included the redevelopment and refurbishment of the existing skate park followed by the building of a new pump track.

Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens said the Heyfield Youth Play Precinct was a great example of the community working together with the council, along with council’s strong relationships with the federal government to assist in funding the project.

“This project was community led, with the leaders in Heyfield coming together and approaching council to clearly articulate what they wanted to see in their town for their young citizens,” he said.

“The Heyfield community told us the existing skate park didn’t meet the needs of younger children or those learning how to skate, so they wanted to expand the facilities to accommodate more skill levels to achieve greater involvement and use.”

Cr Stephens said stage two of the project was the development of the pump track.

“Council led intensive community engagement during this process, inviting locals to take a look

at different designs for the pump track and vote for their favourite layout,” he said.

The results of that community vote are what you see here today.”

Cr Stephens said the completed facility had already become a local attraction, with families coming from other towns to test it out.

“We’ve had families travel from all over Gippsland to try out this pump track and skate park, which is fantastic for the Heyfield community,” he said.

“We do hope that people continue to visit Heyfield for this purpose, and while they are here spend some money locally and provide a boost for the local economy.”

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said the pump track was the first of its kind in Wellington Shire and catered to a range of wheeled sports including scooters, skateboards and bikes.

“We need to continue to improve the livability and attractiveness of our towns and smaller communities for both residents and visitors — and that’s what recreation areas like this can achieve,” he said.

Funding for the pump track came as part of a $1.1 million investment in Wellington Shire as part of the federal government’s Drought Communities Program.

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A new Hook song ties in with campaign to attract visitors

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Middle of Everywhereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tourism brand is designed to highlight the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coast and alpine areas.

LOCAL singer-songwriter Harry Hook has released a new song that celebrates the best of the Wellington Shire.

Titled The Middle of Everywhere, Hookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tune reminisces on what he loves most about the region he calls home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the mountains and the sea and the big, wide sky we get here â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the natural beauty really hits me,â&#x20AC;? Hook said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But also, just the people, I just find them very loyal, kind and willing to go on any journey with youâ&#x20AC;?.

The release of Hookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new song is in conjunction with the launch of a new regional business boost campaign and destination brand by Wellington Shire Council labelled â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Middle of Everywhere.â&#x20AC;?

The Middle of Everywhere campaign aims to instil local pride and attract new residents, business, investment and visits to Wellington Shire.

The brand â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Middle of Everywhereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is designed to highlight the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coast and alpine areas, and proximity

to Melbourne and the south-east of New South Wales.

Hook and other familiar faces have been revealed as part of the campaign, with dozens of local residents and business operators featured as advocates for the region.

Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens said the past year had been particularly challenging for the Wellington Shire off the back of the devastating bushfires and COVID-19 restrictions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This campaign and new regional identity are designed to stimulate economic activity off the back of these two major impacts and to promote the area as a wonderful place to live, work, invest, relax and grow,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The extensive campaign is active across Victoria, with a strong emphasis on digital advertising and marketing activities.

Harry Hookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s song and other local advocate videos are at www.themiddleofe verywhere.com.au and his song is on Spotify.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;All Kinds of Wonderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; campaign resumes after pause GIPPSLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S tourism businesses enjoyed a busy Christmas and January period, according to Destination Gippsland.

The regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s peak tourism body reported many towns had recorded â&#x20AC;&#x153;very strong visitationâ&#x20AC;? between December and January.

Chief executive Terry Robinson welcomed the news, but said it was only the beginning of a

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“My childhood was filled with love from my parents, but those happy memories have been robbed from me, twisted by conversion practice methods to provide the answer of why I was broken (gay) and a sinner destined for hell,” she said.

“These methods changed my memories as a child to believe my parents were the reason I was gay, claiming I wasn’t nurtured enough, resulting in me ‘failing to develop’.

“This bill is designed to protect young people seeking where they fit in the world, who they are as a person and how they can be a gay Christian.”

Ms Lonnee, who is also celebrating her impending wedding, said the ban was “protection for future young LGBTIQ+ people in the state of Victoria, ensuring they are safe from religious-based coercion to suppress their sexual orientation and hide who they really are to meet unrealistic and dangerous pastoral expectations”.

She said she was baffled by the opposition from some pastoral leaders to a bill to protect the very young people “they should be helping to find their feet in the world and grow as a Christian”.

“How can they claim they have the best intentions for the LGBTIQ+ Christian community

when they are fighting against a bill to protect Christians, who they claim they will support?” she questioned.

“It’s a relief to see this bill introduced, ensuring no one else will be scarred from these torturous practices and ensuring the safety of all gay Victorian Christians.”

The bill was passed in parliament on Thursday night without amendment, 27 votes to nine.

However, it didn’t come without opposition, causing a rift within the Liberal Party as Liberal MPs Bev McArthur and Bernie Finn broke party ranks and voted against the legislation.

Crossbench MPs Jeff Bourman, Clifford Hayes, Stuart Grimley, Tania Maxwell, David Limbrick, Tim Quilty and Catherine Cumming also voted against the bill.

But it had the support of the Greens’ Samantha Ratnam, Fiona Patton from the Reason Party and Andy Meddick from the Animal Justice Party.

Advocates are now calling on all Australian states and territories to follow Victoria’s lead, with the state now having some of the strongest laws yet to ban gay conversion practices.

The law will come into effect 12 months after it receives royal assent from Victoria’s Governor.

Marlay Point race to go ahead ENTRIES are rolling in for the iconic Marlay Point Overnight Race, to be conducted during the Labour Day long weekend in March.

In 2020 the race was unsuccessfully threatened by the aftermath of devastating bushfires,while planning for this year’s race has been dogged by the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year’s event will begin with a family fun day featuring stalls, activities and music, hosted

by Lake Wellington Yacht Club at Marlay Point.

The race is scheduled to start at sunset on Saturday, March 6.

The fleet will make its way across Lake Wellington, through the McLennan Strait and into Lake Victoria.

From there, boats will head east towards Paynesville, sail a lap around Raymond Island and journey back to Paynesville to finish at the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club, where sailors will enjoy a hearty breakfast on Sunday, March 7.

Organisers are predicting a strong turnout, despite peoples’ current hesitance to make plans too far into the future.

They remain optimistic, saying the only things that could stop the race now would be a return to lockdown or gales on the Gippsland Lakes.

Sailors will see a few changes to how the event is managed this year so that it complies with COVID-safe practices.

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Stratford ‘sentinels’ are helping to keep rail workers safe ANYONE who has driven the Stratford to Sale or Bairnsdale routes in the past six months may have noticed a lone stranger sitting for most of the day in a chair on the rail line approaching Stratford, and another on the Bairnsdale side.

Both appear to be prepared for all weather and sometimes take up their posts with an umbrella over their chairs, almost as they are enjoying a day at the beach.

After being questioned about this by several readers, the Gippsland Times undertook some investigations.

A Rail Projects Victoria spokesman said the sentinels were there to ensure workers and train passengers were “kept safe” during the Avon bridge construction.

Trains are now travelling over the new Avon River rail bridge, which was completed three months ahead of schedule in December 2020.

But while trains are now running at higher speeds on the new bridge, works are still continuing

around the new bridge.

The spokesman said to enable the works to safely take place, specialist workers responsible for rail safety had been stationed next to the rail line on either side of the bridge.

“As there are no automated signals in the immediate vicinity of the bridge, specialist workers are required to signal trains with flags to advise them to stop, slow or proceed, to ensure workers and train passengers are kept safe,” he said.

“They ensure trains travel through at a safe speed and only once the track has been cleared of workers to enable passenger trains to continue operating on the Bairnsdale Line during construction.

“Once the track work is complete, they’ll no longer be required.”

The spokesman said it was common practice to engage specialist safety personnel when delivering major projects, to ensure workers, train passengers and pedestrians remained safe.

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EASTERNVictoria MLC Harriet Shing has welcomed the passing of legislation to ban gay conversion practices, tweeting after the bill was passed on Thursday to thank for supporters “for making me brave”.

“I hope I did you proud,” she wrote.

In an earlier tearful parliamentary speech, the openly gay Upper House MP said “shame” was at the heart of the need for the legislation, and that it was not right that gay people had been made to feel that “love is conditional upon us either denying who we are or agreeing to change”.

Ms Shing told her parliamentary colleagues she knew the “impact of being different, of being other”, and the hurt and trauma that goes with not being accepted.

The Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill makes it illegal to attempt to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, and carries a penalty of 10 years’ jail or fines up to $10,000.

Sale woman Hannah Lonnee, who knows first hand the pain of being told she needed to be “fixed”, hailed the ban as “the first step in gay conversion therapy survivors’ healing”.

As a gay woman and a Christian growing up in a regional town, the mixed messages she received from her church about her right to be loved for who she was were confusing and emotionally damaging.

Instead of being supported when she revealed she was gay, the then 18-year-old was made to undergo a conversion program, which she described as a brainwashing attempt to “pray the gay away”.

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New murals in Rosedale are drawing attention

ROSEDALE is no stranger to bushfire.

In 2019, a summer blaze to the south of the town resulted in more than 12,000 hectares lost, and the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy took a devastating blow.

But the town is now bouncing back, and local artists Sue Coppock and Shane Priestley have recently completed murals in the central Prince St Reserve that form part of Rosedaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bushfire Recovery Project.

Priestleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work, titled Thanks, First Responders, pays tribute to the firefighters who battled the 2019 blaze and the regional fires of 2020.

Included in his mural is a water-bomber helicopter, which flew day and night in 2019 and was key to finally beating the flames.

Sue Coppockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interactive mural provides a series of perfectly Instagrammable moments, with backgrounds that trick the viewer into believing subjects are seated on a chair, a swing, or have sprouted beautiful butterfly wings.

Coppockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s murals encourage playful connection, and can be found on Facebook using the hashtag #rosedalephotowall Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens said the talented artists had given the town a splash of colour, and created a new focal point for locals and visitors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tribute to the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fire fighters is poignant, and Sueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interactive murals are a lot of fun,â&#x20AC;? he said.

A $10,000 grant was provided by the Department of Justice and Community Safety, with assistance from Wellington Shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emergency Management Team, to promote community connection and resilience.

While the community initially voted to hold a first responderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appreciation day event, COVID-19 restrictions resulted in the focus switching to murals as a safe way to encourage community connectivity and creativity.

Prince Street Reserve hosts a monthly Sunday community market, which provides people with an opportunity to check out the murals.

More support at TAFE for Aboriginal students THREE specialist Koorie staff members will be employed at every Victorian TAFE, in what the state government says is the biggest expansion of support services for Aboriginal TAFE students in the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history.

Training and Skills Minister Gayle Tierney said the allocation of $4.2 million would support up to 18 Koorie liaison officers and 32 new Koorie student support officers.

Ms Tierney said it signalled a significant expansion of support staff across the sector which would grow Aboriginal student participation at TAFE, improve their educational outcomes and help create clearer pathways to the workforce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This investment will better support Aboriginal students looking to continue or re-engage with education and pursue exciting opportunities in their communities,â&#x20AC;? she said.

SuniTAFE, which has campuses at towns including Mildura, Horsham and Swan Hill, has reported an increase in its Koorie student cohort by 100 since a trial of the program began in 2017.

The funding will allow every Victorian TAFE to have a full-time Koorie liasion officer and two Koorie student support officers from this year.

Koorie liaison officers are employed by TAFEs and dual sector institutes to provide advice and support to students and promote opportunities in the community.

Koorie student support officers are trained to understand the support offered by the institute and department support systems.

Both roles contribute strategically to Aboriginal inclusion, cultural safety and perspectives in the curriculum to ensure providers deliver culturally inclusive training.

They also provide support and advice to the TAFE workforce.

The state government says this initiative is an important part of its â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Marrung: Aboriginal Education Plan 2016-2026â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and is designed to increase the engagement and participation of Aboriginal students in vocational education and training.

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Book sale this weekend STRATFORD Historical Society will host a book sale this Saturday and Sunday.

Open from 9.30am to 3.30pm at Stratford Museum, hard covers will be available for $2, paperbacks for $1 and children’s books will be free.

Some exceptions will be at marked prices.

The sale will be the society’s only fundraiser for the year.

The society’s next meeting will be on Monday, February 22, at the museum from 7.30pm.

The museum will be open Sunday, February 28 from 1pm until 4pm, and is always open Tuesdays from 10am until 3pm.

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Loch Sport fishing classic proves a popular event THE second annual Loch Sport Surf Fishing Classic was held recently on the 90 Mile Beach, with more than 100 fishers vying for titles.

The prize presentations, held at the Loch Sport Boat Club, attracted a substantial crowd.

Shaun Casley won a plottersounder for taking out the biggest fish (any species) title with a 64.5 centimetre hammerhead.

Biggest flathead went to Danyon Whate with a 54cm beauty, and biggest salmon to Sav Diano for a 57.5cm whopper.

The pair won a graphite surf rod and reel combos for their troubles.

Conner Harvey pocketed a tackle box filled with surf fishing gear for the most memorable fish category, with a 59 centimetre hammerhead.

At its general meeting held on December 6, the Loch Sport Fishing Association’s annual meeting reviewed the achievements for the COVID-19 interrupted year, and set the agenda for the next 12 months.

Ren Renehan was elected president and Terry Harley vice president, and the new committee was named as Tony Hardwick, Bill Cooper, Peter McMahon, Jacqui Wilson, John Dart and Peter Wickens.

The association’s next event will be its inaugural ladies day on Saturday, February 20, at the Lions Club barbecue shelter on the Lake Victoria shoreline from 10am.

Fishcare Victoria will run educational sessions covering all aspects of recreational fishing, for new and experienced fisher folk.

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JPs signing documents THE Wellington branch of the Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices will reopen its signing centre at Sale police station on Wednesday, February 10.

Fully-trained Justices of the Peace will be on duty at the signing centre from between 11am and 2pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 4pm to 7pm on Thursdays. Public holidays are excluded.

The JPs’ service to the public is voluntary and is free of charge.

The Honorary Justices request documents requiring witnessing are to be signed in the presence of the JP on duty and should not be pre-signed.

Hoy afternoon in Sale A HOY afternoon will be held at the Gwen Webb Centre, Market St, Sale, on Sunday, February 28.

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

Proceeds will go to the Golden Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

Cost will be $10, with organisers promising a fun afternoon. To book, phone 0477 312 621.

The event will be conducted by Wellington Community Op Shop.

Judy Harley is heading up the Loch Sport rtt Fishing Association’s Women in Fishing group, with the group’s first event to be the inaugural ladies day on February ryy 20.

should phone Judy Harley on 0418 371 829 to book in.

On Saturday, March 6, the association will hold a night fishing event on the 90 Mile Beach at Loch Sport.

When the association last did this at Delray Beach, near Golden Beach, the shoreline was lit up by a bank of searchlights, proving a great spectacle.

Organisers hope with some braziers and a barbecue fired up, it will again be an enjoyable experience for participants.

High tide will be at 5pm this year, so the association will begin the fishing from 3pm and go into the night.

The second annual Kid’s Fishing Experience Day will also be held during the 2021 Easter school holidays.

The 2020 event was postponed because of bushfires, and then eventually cancelled because of COVID-19.

Locally, the hot news is that many association members have enjoyed some quality catches of King George whiting in various spots around Lake Victoria, with the club reporting it was pleasing to see this iconic species making a resurgence in the lakes system since the commercial netters ceased operations on April 1.

In the meantime, people can keep in touch with the latest local fishing news and updated event details via the Facebook page Loch Sport Fishing Association or via www.lochsportfishingassociation.com, which also now has the link to the beach webcam and weather station.

Women’s skippers race Sunday Women will take to the helm in the annual Female Skippers Race this Sunday, to be held at Lake Wellington Yacht Club.

THE annual Female Skippers Race will be held this Sunday at Marlay Point, with the start gun firing at 1.30pm.

Women take the helm in the popular race, with all participants celebrating in pink — or risk being fined.

Money raised on the day will go to a charity, to be revealed by the officer of the day.

Originally held at Hazelwood Pondage by the Latrobe Valley Yacht club, the members’ relocation to Lake Wellington Yacht Club means some great traditions have been transferred to their new home on Lake Wellington.

Members and those interested are welcome to participate.

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Our â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nashos will be remembered Sunday

From Katherine Jackiw, Sale:

From Darren Chester, Minister for Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel:

WHERE are our buses?

Public Transport Victoria recently placed half page advertisements in local newspapers stating a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;betterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bus service for Sale.

Residents welcome these additional buses and extended times.

But what about the loss of well-used bus stops?

Bowman Drive, Chester St and McLachlan St no longer have a bus service.

The north route has been available for more than 25 years to a variety of residents who do not have cars.

Many are elderly, unemployed or on low incomes, and rely on these buses.

PTV did not give notice about the loss of these bus stops and have not even removed the signs and old timetables, which has resulted in several people still waiting for buses that will not come.

PTV clearly has not considered the great inconvenience and disadvantage residents in this area now face.

There is an easy solution.

Immediately after the McLachlan St bus stop, the bus can turn right into Jackson Avenue and return to Gibsons Rd before continuing with the new section of the route to Cobains Rd. I urge Public Transport Victoria to use common sense to reinstate these bus stops.

Shooting of waterbirds must be stopped From Animal Behaviour Professor Gisela Kaplan, PhD: WE cannot easily reverse a warming climate, or avoid the likelihood of more frequent and longer droughts and fire seasons.

What we can change with the stroke of a pen, are the additional man-made threats such as recreational bird shooting, or we will have to take responsibility for aiding and hastening a catastrophic downturn of waterbird species.

It is often falsely believed that birds will simply â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bounce backâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; there are biological limits to this bouncing back because of the limited opportunities and options that birds have themselves.

Moreover, many successful breeding pairs will have become victims of past fire and drought catastrophes themselves, and inexperienced birds may not have had time to acquire partners.

Bearing in mind that at the best of times only 25 per cent of any avian species ever breeds in a given year, it is predictable that the number of breeding events will decline this year.

It can thus be expected that breeding success of the surviving birds will diminish, even if conditions should remain reasonably good.

When a human catastrophe occurs, such as earthquakes for instance, we offer help and seek out survivors and return them to their families.

What we do with birds is the exact opposite.

After the disasters, as if birds did not have enough stresses, we seek out the survivors to shoot them, and we do so not because of a basic need for survival â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but just for fun.

It is scandalous to allow any shooting season this year, and it is particularly puzzling that the shooting season of waterfowl allows, tolerates or turns a blind eye to the shooting even of vulnerable and endangered species.

It has long been recognised that the ethical standards and humanity of a society can be judged best by how it treats its lowest members and animals, be these birds or other wildlife.

It may need remembering too that native birds have a role to play in maintaining healthy Australian ecosystems, healthy waterways and in control of pests (be these of flora or fauna).

I would like to see shooters shoot clay pigeons as accomplished sportsmen and women, not as self-appointed executioners of native wildlife.

AUSTRALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S national servicemen, affectionately known as Nashos, played a unique and invaluable role in serving our country, and each year on February 14 we honour them on National Servicemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Throughout history, Australia has had four periods of compulsory national service, most recently between 1951-1959 and 1964-1972, with more than 280,000 national servicemen serving since World War 2.

Under the National Service Act 1951, all men turning 18 on or after November 1, 1950, were required to undertake 176 days standard recruit training in the Navy, Army or Air Force, followed by five years in their respective Reserves.

Intake was cut back in 1957 and a birthday ballot was introduced to decide who would be selected.

National service was re-introduced in 1964 as concerns grew about the security of Australia because of conflicts in nearby regions, and more than 60,000 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nashosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; would serve between then and 1972.

Men who turned 20 were required to register and were chosen for service through a birthday ballot held twice a year.

Of those called to serve, more than 15,000 served in the Vietnam War, where some 200 lost their lives and more than 1200 were wounded.

Two national servicemen also died while serving in Borneo in 1966.

As a nation we should always remember the service and sacrifice of our Nashos.

The Australian War Memorial will honour our Nashos through the Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial this Sunday, with a representative from the National Servicemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association of Australia laying a wreath.

I encourage all those in the community to learn more about the National Service Scheme of 1964 by visiting the Department of Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Affairs Anzac portal anzacportal.dva.gov.au On National Servicemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day we say thank you for your service to all our Nashos and remember their service and sacrifice.

Lest we forget.

Nationals want a plan for COVID recovery From Peter Walsh, leader of The Nationals: THEREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S a lot of talk about recovery from COVID-19 shutdowns, but months after the harsh lockdown ended, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still hearing the same message: the Andrews governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus is in all the wrong places.

Last week we learned that Daniel Andrews is sitting on millions of dollars in small business grants that were intended to be a lifeline to get them on track to recovery.

Yet heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poured at least $7.7 million into legal fees to hide the truth of what went wrong in Laborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bungled hotel quarantine program.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hard pill to swallow for hundreds of thousands of Victorians whose livelihoods were decimated by COVID restrictions and border closures.

The Liberal Nationals know that hundreds of thousands of Victorian jobs and small businesses depend on our agriculture, tourism and international education industries.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re urging the Victorian government to adopt our plan for recovery.

This should include working with national cabinet on a national approach to the definition of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;COVID hotspotsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and to ensure that border closures are only implemented as a last resort.

A dedicated facility should be immediately established in regional Victoria for the quarantine of seasonal workers to get them on-farm

Rubbish collected at beach, but no bin for it From Ron Gregory, Sale: MY wife and I recently spent a pleasant few hours walking the foreshore at Golden Beach.

While returning to our parked car we collected a plastic litter, intending to deposit it into a public use waste bin.

To our dismay, no public waste bin was to be found.

With the help of a good neighbour were we able to dispose of the waste correctly into their home bin.

Reflecting on this, a look around the car parking area revealed lots of rubbish casually dropped from parked cars.

Surely if a waste bin was provided, most people would utilise it?

Keep Australia beautiful, please.

Thanks to all the book fair volunteers From Felicity Rooney, Sale: THE hard working organisers and team of the recent St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church book fair did an outstanding job.

It was so well arranged and an incredible number of books, CDs and DVDs were on offer at extremely reasonable prices.

Loving classical music, I found many CDs to add to my collection.

Congratulations to all involved, and a big thank you for making many of us happy.

Taking offence to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;wild dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; management From Trevor Tucker, Sale: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;FERAL dog control under-resourcedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

This was the headline of an article (Gippsland Times 2/2) which appeared on page 25.

A good start in correcting some of the narrative; that is, that dingoes are not the perpetrators of unwelcome stock losses.

However, the inability to correctly refer to â&#x20AC;&#x153;feral and-or hybrid dogs onlyâ&#x20AC;? throughout this article is not only misleading, but confusing for anyone who reads it.

So, let it please be understood that less than two per cent of the canines which roam the alpine areas of Victoria are our native born dingo.

Logically therefore, the vast (if not the majority) of livestock losses must be attributable to â&#x20AC;&#x153;feral and-or hybrid dogsâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;Ś not to so called â&#x20AC;&#x153;wild dogsâ&#x20AC;?.

The term â&#x20AC;&#x153;wild dogsâ&#x20AC;? must therefore be discouraged and discontinued in all forms of journalism because, by false implication, it irresponsibly misrepresents our native born dingo.

The dingo is not a feral animal.

It must also be accepted â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and respected â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that our dingo is fundamentally a protected species â&#x20AC;Ś and that we all have an obligation to promote the status of our dingo.

It is surely also incumbent that our Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas get her facts correct before offering advice on so-called â&#x20AC;&#x153;wild dog managementâ&#x20AC;?.

Livestock losses should only be reported for what they are â&#x20AC;&#x201D; attacks by feral and-or hybrid dogs.

I for one believe that significant additional funding must urgently be provided for the ongoing eradication of feral-hybrid dogs â&#x20AC;Ś as well as for feral deer, pigs, carp, cats and foxes.

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: The term â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;wild dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was in quotes attributed to shadow agriculture minister Peter Walsh. Because these are direct quotes they are not able to be altered. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;wild dog bountyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (Victorian fox and wild dog bounty) and the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wild Dog Management Advisory Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are official names, and to alter them would cause unnecessary confusion. The Gippsland Times rejects any suggestion that it insinuated dingoes were feral animals, and should not be protected.

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Other measures that must be implemented are more rounds of the tourism vouchers program â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including for travel to Melbourne â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and a blueprint to bring international students back to Victoria for study this year.

Businesses, employees and communities will need more support as we rebuild our economy post the COVID second wave.

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Sunday February 14

Big Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day on the cards for local florists EVERY February 14, lovers from around the world exchange flowers, chocolates and lavish gifts to celebrate the most romantic day of the year: Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. The oldest record of a valentine being sent is from the 15th century when a French duke wrote a note to his beloved calling her â&#x20AC;&#x153;my very gentle Valentineâ&#x20AC;?.

But it was a woman named Esther A. Howland who helped popularise the holiday with massproduced commercial cards in the 1840s.

She is remembered for her elaborate, crafty cards made with lace and ribbons.

This Sunday, experts predict a booming Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, with a focus on more than just romantic gestures as people show their appreciation for friends, neighbours and family as a result of a challenging year with COVID-19.

Across Gippsland florists, flower growers and retail stores are busy preparing to help thousands of customers send gifts and fresh floral products.

Victoria Hall creative director Sarah Churchill said her preparations began early. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We start preparing for the day soon after the

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Sarah Churchill, owner of Saleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victoria Hall, says her floristry team will process tens of thousands of flowers the week before Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day.

This year, experts predict a booming Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day with a focus on more than just romantic gestures as people show their appreciation for friends, neighbours and family as a result of a challenging year with COVID-19.

Christmas tree is packed away,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We spend a number of weeks sourcing and ordering beautiful flowers from our growers around Gippsland and Victoria.â&#x20AC;?

Sarah said her florists would process tens of thousands of flowers the week before Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;COVID-19 has really caused a renewed emphasis on shopping locally, which is wonderful, and Gippslanders are spoiled for choice when it comes to amazing florists and stores for Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although customers still love and want longstemmed red roses, we are personally seeing more customers sending statement bouquets in tones of red, pink and even gorgeous orange tonesâ&#x20AC;?.

Email classifieds@gippslandtimes.com.au to place your message of love in the Gippsland Timesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; classifieds this Friday.

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Jen’s is now Lauren’s:

Jen’s Flowers in Sale switches hands AFTER 23 years in business, ownership of popular florist Jen’s Flowers in Sale is under new management.

Former employee Lauren Connors and her partner Tom Freeman are the proud new owners.

“Working beside Jen for the past five or so years has been a absolute pleasure, and it’s been one of the most amazing outcomes for us all, as myself and all our staff get to stick together as a team,” she said.

“I’m super excited to continue providing for all our regular customers and local businesses.

“It’s been wonderful seeing all your faces in store today, wishing me all the luck.

“The tremendous amount of support and love we’ve been shown already is truly appreciated.”

Ms Connors thanked the business’ founders Jenny and Greg Bailey for their ongoing support, and wished them the best in the future.

“Here’s to 2021, supporting all our local businesses and watching us grow,” she said.

The Baileys thanked the community for their support in a classifieds advertisement last week.

“2020 has been the busiest year on record for our industry and we are ready for a break,” it read.

“We would like to sincerely thank all our wonderful customers who have supported our family business for the last 23 years.

“Jen’s Flowers has been a huge part of our lives and we will miss our loyal customers and suppliers.”

Other than supplying the local community with beautiful and creative floral arrangements for more than two decades, Jen’s Flowers is well known for its annual support of the Cancer Council Sale and Maffra branches, when it supplies the groups with hundreds of bunches of daffodils free of charge as a fundraiser for cancer research every Daffodil Day.

The new owners of Jen’s Flowers in Sale — Lauren Connors, Tom Freeman and daughter Milla.

stay safe at home A little on the day of love

VALENTINE’S Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day, is a day that many people worldwide celebrate with someone they love.

Typical Valentine’s Day activities include picnics in the park, buying gifts of chocolates, flowers, jewellery or other items for their loved ones, a romantic meal at a restaurant, a boat cruise with a special meal and sharing Valentine’s Day messages in newspaper classifieds.

Some people choose Valentine’s Day as the day to propose to their partners, while others set February 14 as their wedding day.

Some charities, non-government organisations, or community organisations hold special events, such as a Valentine’s Day ball, to raise money for various causes that help others in need.

Valentine’s Day is an observance, but it is not a designated public holiday.

Restaurants, theatres, coffee shops, and shops selling Valentine’s Day-related products may be particularly busy on the day, so those wishing to eat out on Valentine’s Day may need to book with their restaurant of choice in advance.

Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries worldwide.

The origins of Valentine’s Day are not clear, but many sources believe that it stems from the story of St Valentine, a Roman priest who was martyred on or about February 14 in the year 270.

Valentine’s Day has become increasingly popular in Australia over the years, particularly during the

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late 20th century, and it continues to be observed by many today.

The most common symbols of Valentine’s Day are heart shapes, which are used to decorate many items, including cards, trees, wrapping paper, cookies and gift boxes.

Other symbols associated with Valentine’s Day are pairs of birds, cute teddy bears, Cupid and his arrows and couples kissing or embracing.

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Rosedale Country Market this Sunday THE Rosedale Country Market will be held in the Prince Street Reserve this Sunday.

Hot food, hot and cold drinks, produce, art and craft, and upcycled goods will be available, and there will be music, demonstrations and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities.

Rosedale Fire Brigade will be selling Captain Koala soft toys at the barbecue area

for $19.95 each.

Gates open at 6am for stall holders Buskers and new stall holders are welcome, with bookings now being taken.

For stall enquiries, phone 5199 2818 or 0427 522 787.

The market is held the second Sunday of every month.

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MAFFRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S popular Mainly Music sessions for mums and bubs will recommence this Thursday.

The session is mainly a networking group for young mothers and their pre-kinder-aged children to get to know each other and have fun with music.

There will be singing, dancing, instruments and plenty of laughter.

Local theatre personality and Newry dairy farmer Steve Dwyer is running the Mainly Music sessions, and is sure to entertain parents and children.

After COVID-19 restrictions forced organisers to cancel the program last year, it will resume with limited spaces available.

Up to 15 people can attend the session, so those interested need to book ahead, and under current restrictions, parents must wear masks inside.

The first session will be held this Thursday from 9.30am at Geoff Webster Hall, Maffra Anglican Church, in Thomson St. Parents are asked to take a small, individual serve of fruit and a water bottle for each child, and tea and coffee will be provided for adults.

To book, phone Janet on 0417 030 768, or message the Mainly Music Maffra Facebook group.

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MAFFRA Probus Club will meet at the Senior Citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rooms, Pearson St, today from 9.45am.

Guest speaker Laurie Baker will show photos of Buchan and Gelantipy after last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fires.

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Local mother Emily and her children Sage (aged 18 months) and Lakey (aged three) are keen to get back into the swing of Maffraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mainly Music sessions.

MAFFRA RSL branch has resumed its Friday night raffles from 6pm. Everyone is welcome to go along and try to win a chicken.

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ROSEDALE RSL will hold a garage sale this Sunday from 9am to 1pm in the RSL Hall, Hood St, next to the swimming pool.

Among the items for sale will be wool, CDs, clothes, DVDs, books, household items and plants.

There will also be a sausage sizzle.

For more information, phone Kris on 0412 221 651.

Neighbourhood Watch STRATFORD Neighbourhood Watch will meet tonight from 7.30pm at the Senior Citizens Rooms, Dixon St, Stratford.

Residents from Stratford and surrounds are invited to attend.

Bingo Saturday in Sale SATURDAY Night Community Bingo will recommence this Saturday at the Gwen Webb Centre, Market St, Sale.

Doors will open at 6pm for a 7pm start.

For more information or to book, phone Laurel on 0477 312 621.

This event is sponsored by the Wellington Community Op Shop.

Quiet prayer at St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ST Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Cathedral, Cunninghame St, Sale, will be opening its doors to welcome the community for quiet prayer Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1pm to 2pm.

Store collecting goods ST Vincent de Paul, Maffra, will not hold a February sale.

The store will still be open to collect donated goods at the Laura St sheds on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9am to 11am, in preparation for future sales.

Otherwise the gates will be locked.

Welfare assistance is still available via 0407 472 904.

Queries can also be directed to that number, for example if householders have specific items they would like collected.

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People can join the club or be involved in Speechcraft, a short public speaking course beginning in March.

To find out more about Sale Toastmasters, phone Susan on

0408 403 800, or email saletoastmasters@gmail.com

To wa t c h t h e o n l i n e Toastmasters International, District 73, Bass division final on March 27 (a free event) email, saletoastmasters@gmail.com

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Free pre-employment training for hospitality job seekers A FREE pre-employment communications skills course for those interested in working in the hospitality sector will soon be available locally.

Gippsland is home to a growing number of restaurants and cafĂŠs, with creative chefs and menus that champion the premium quality local produce the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food bowl is known for.

However, there is one common problem across the hospitality sector â&#x20AC;&#x201D; staff.

Businesses of all sizes across many locations are struggling with the lack of consistent, committed and quality staff.

The Gippsland Regional Agrifood Employment Program is acutely aware of the problem, so it is collaborating with Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House and TAFE Gippsland to provide some pre-employment training to focus on communication skills, followed by some industryaccredited courses.

The practical communications skills short course is called Get Serving, and participation is free for job seekers who register themselves with the employment program.

With an emphasis on practical face-to-face learning in a COVID-safe environment, Get Serving features three days of training, then a one-day placement in a local cafĂŠ or restaurant, giving participants the opportunity to impress a potential employer with their new-found skills.

The content provides practical tips and guidance around communication with customers, personal presentation, understanding timelines in kitchen and how to work well with other staff in busy, often stressful environments.

Recognising the urgent need for this type of course, the Gippsland Regional Agrifood Employment Program, funded by Jobs Victoria and

The free Get Serving serving course features three days of training, then a one-day placement in a local cafĂŠ or restaurant. delivered by Food and Fibre Gippsland, is covering the cost of a region-wide rollout of Get Serving.

The first course began yesterday in Traralgon, but courses will be available in every shire in Gippsland in the next few months.

Once participants have completed Get Serving, they will be encouraged to continue with TAFE Gippsland, with free places available in the Safe Food Handling and Responsible Service of Alcohol courses.

There will also be support to help participants develop and update their resumĂŠs.

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A SMALL group of volunteers from industries which have been heavily affected by COVID-19 restrictions are using their collective experience to build a program to help the mental wellbeing of the Gippsland community.

Footstep Events, a non-for-profit, volunteerled organisation, has developed a three-step program that focuses on the evidence-based benefits of exercise in nature, human connection and goal setting.

Participants will form teams and train together to complete the challenge of a 30

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HONEYSUCKLES resident Elaine Doyle is poised to represent Sale Toastmasters Gippsland in the Bass division of the Toastmasters International Speech Contest on March 27.

Ms Doyle will demonstrate her advanced public speaking skills against southern Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Tasmaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best speakers for a place in the district final.

More wins could result in her taking a place on the world stage at the World Championship of Public Speaking contest.

Her speech is a heartfelt reminder of the power of writing to those you care for.

Ms Doyle said being a member of Sale Toastmasters had helped her develop her presentation skills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I choose to enter the speech contests,â&#x20AC;? she explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have built my confidence, improved my ability to articulate my message and connect to and influence audiences.â&#x20AC;?

Ms Doyle said the support and professional development Toastmasters had provided had been invaluable in her career, especially with this speech contest being an online format. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sale Toastmasters are an incredibly welcoming and supportive group,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Sale Toastmasters began as Platform Speakers and has been helping people improve their public speaking for more than 20 years in the local area.

The group is also valuable for those who might need help crafting a work presentation or a speech for a special occasion.

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kilometre, 60km or 100km walk along the East Gippsland Rail Trail.

The challenge is also expected to provide an opportunity to support some of the fire-affected communities in the region.

The Great Aussie Hike aims to provide an opportunity for mates to reconnect and support each othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mental health.

The East Gippsland Rail Trail team challenge will take place on March 26 and 27.

More information about entry fees and participation can be found at greataussiehike.com.au

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There is also ducted heating and split system cooling.

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Houses achieved a median price of $485,500, recording a 9.2 per cent increase from the September quarter, and 7.5 per cent annual growth.

While regional unit prices recorded a 3.5 per cent quarterly increase, they are now 10.3 per cent more valuable than they were 12 months ago.

According to REIV data, the median house price in Sale was $405,000 in the December quarter, up from $319,000 for the same period in December 2019.

In Maffra it was $346,000 in the December quarter, up from $293,000 in the same period 12 months earlier.

Following the lifting of intensive lockdowns in October, activity in the property sector returned in Victoria, with an estimated 29,500 transactions in the December quarter.

It was the highest number of quarterly transactions in 2020, surpassing the March quarter at 27,500.

REIV president Leah Calnan said the Victorian property market had remained “remarkably resilient” in 2020, despite dire market predictions at the onset of COVID-19.

“Throughout the July and September quarters, we received constant reports of low listings and activity,” Ms Calnan said.

“Once restrictions across the state eased, demand and buyer competition skyrocketed.

“Certainly low interest rates and government incentives, including stamp duty concessions and first home buyers’ grants, added to buyer appetite for the December quarter, while volatility and uncertainty in the Australian equity market have secured property as a preferred investment option

for Victorians.”

House prices in every regional area of Victoria experienced price growth during the past year, with some regions up by as much as 18 per cent, according to the latest Domain House Price Report.

Domain senior research analyst Nicola Powell said regional Victoria had “really been the star performer”.

“There was no regional area that has missed out on growth, and I think a lot of the growth that we’ve seen, particularly since the pandemic, reflects the fact that Melbourne came out of one of the strictest lockdowns in the country, and the impacts that has had on our lifestyles since and the ability to work remotely has simply changed our ideas on where we want to reside,” she said.

One of the most surprising things to come out of the data was the large jumps in house prices in areas some distance from Melbourne.

While much has been written about socalled COVID-changers seeking a lifestyle change in coastal and regional towns within an easy commute of the city, several of the fastest-growing regions in the state during the past year are more than 250 kilometres from Melbourne and up to 350 kilometres away.

Dr Powell said some of the stronger price increases in regional areas could also be because of many areas not experiencing the extended strict lockdown that existed in metropolitan Melbourne.

“That just meant that people already living in those areas could continue to buy and sell property as normal and even take advantage of some of the government incentives, especially for first-home buyers,” she said.

Dr Powell says there is no doubt that a move to more flexible and remote working was driving price growth in popular lifestyle-change areas.

New rental laws to improve basic property standards THE state government is implementing new rules requiring that rental properties meet basic standards.

It says with more than one in four people renting in Victoria, it is crucial rental properties have basic amenities such as hot and cold water in bathrooms and laundries, functioning ovens, stove tops and sinks in kitchens, and workingheaters in living rooms.

The standards will be enshrined in law with new regulations.

The state government says it is also increasing the ways in which renters “can make their house feel like a home” by setting out simple modifications they can make.

Renters will not have to ask for permission to attach child safety devices such as blind or cord anchors and pressuremounted child safety gates.

They also won’t have to ask to install picture hooks on walls, to replace curtains, or to increase the energy efficiency of the house with new LED globes.

Other modifications that a rental provider cannot unreasonably refuse include allowing the planting of a vegetable or herb garden, painting, securing gates and installing security systems and fly screens.

Consumer Affairs Minister Melissa Horne said renters had a right to a safe,

secure and affordable home they could call their own, and landlords should have peace of mind with stronger accountability from those renting their properties.

“These are the biggest reforms to renting in Victoria — setting out the minimum standards that must be provided in all rental properties, to better protect vulnerable tenants and turn rental properties from a house into a real home,” she said.

The regulations will come into effect on March 29, and are part of the more than 130 rental reforms the state government is introducing to residential tenancies to strengthen renters’ rights.

It maintains landlords will also benefit from these reforms through stronger accountability for renters, clearer obligations and modern regulation and processes.

The regulations provide specific guidance on minimum standards, the modifications that can be made, and safety maintenance obligations.

They also set out information that rental providers must disclose before entering rental agreements, terms which cannot be included in a rental agreement, and questions that cannot be asked of rental applicants.

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Brief details: Property: Four-bedroom family home in Glenhaven Estate.

Address: 10 Surkitt Drive, Sale.

Price: $389,000.

Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Christine Haylock on 5144 1188.

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The main bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe, and the other three bedrooms are substantial.

There is a formal lounge area at the front of the home and a large open plan kitchen, dining and living area.

The kitchen has a gas cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher and plenty of storage.

Just outside, an undercover pergola is ideal for outdoor entertaining year round.

There is also a double remote entry lock-up garage with backyard access and direct access into the home, a garden shed and a private and low maintenance back yard with vehicle access.

Other features include ducted heated and reverse cycle air conditioning and NBN connection.

The vacant home is only a short drive into the Sale central business district.

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The open plan kitchen, meals and family room has views over the adjacent playing fields, through the home’s large, undercover alfresco area.

Upstairs, the master bedroom has a walk-in robe, ensuite and views of the sunrise, while the other three bedrooms have built-in robes and are near the family bathroom.

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DHHS in Stratford DEPARTMENT of Health and Human Services staff will be in Stratford tonight, to discuss what they look for in COVID Safe plans, and the additional requirements being asked of the agricultural industry.

The session is being held ahead of a compliance blitz, to be undertaken later this month in a collaboration between the department, WorkSafe and the Labour Hire Authority.

The information evening will be held in Stratford Mechanics Hall from 5.30pm until 7pm, and light refreshments will be provided.

To RSVP or enquire about livestream access, phone Bonnie Dawson on 0407 683 938 or email bonnie.dawson@foodandfibregippsland.com.au The team will also be in Gippsland until tomorrow to provide one-on-one support to horticulture businesses.

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Maximum temperatures were cooler than average south of the divide and warmer than average to the north, but all within the realms of normal.

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Pressure patterns across Victoria have been at a close to normal latitude over Melbourne.

A persistent blocking high in the Tasman Sea has been cutting off some lows to deliver rain, but also troughing humid air from the north.

Pressure has been higher over Victoria consistent with a positive Southern Annular Mode but lower to the tropical north, consistent with La Niña.

This allows easier passage of moisture down if the right breaks in high pressure can occur.

The Southern Oscillation Index (which gives an indication of the development and intensity of El Niño or La Niña events in the Pacific Ocean) is strongly positive because of lower pressure at Darwin and higher pressure at Tahiti — characteristic of La Niña.

My assessment of 12 climate models for Victoria shows a consensus towards wetter to neutral forecast in terms of rainfall, with a neutral temperature forecast for the next three months.

More detailed analysis is available now on the Agriculture Victoria website.

— Agriculture Victoria seasonal risk agronomist Dale Grey

Water price variability webinar Technology trial THE third webinar in the Agriculture Victoria’s ‘Understanding and managing water price variability on farm’ webinar series will run on Thursday, February 25, from 1pm until 2pm.

Senior irrigation extension officer Rob O’Connor said the webinar would discuss ways of better managing water price variability and reducing farm business shocks in years with high water prices.

Topics that will be covered in the webinar include: •Short-term and long-term drivers of the water market and their effect on water allocation price; • The effect of water market drivers on water prices in wet, average and dry seasons; • Pros, cons, economics and tips for using different water products; • Costing water ownership versus buying allocation; and • Smart water allocation buying strategies.

Daryl Poole, who has worked in the water industry for more than 20 years, will speak on his work with irrigators and helping them to manage their water risk.

To register for the webinar, visit bit.ly/AgVicWMW3 After registering, save the confirmation email

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containing important information about joining the webinar.

For any technical issues, phone John Paulet on 0429 158 500.

For more information about the webinar series, phone Rob O’Connor on 0408 515 652.

The irrigation webinars are currently being held monthly, with the initial focus on water trading.

The next few webinars will cover topics including learnings from leading producers about farm water management, future effects of climate change on irrigation water availability, and getting the most out of carryover water.

FARMERS in Wellington Shire now have until Friday, February 26, to get their applications in for grants of up to $25,000, as part of the round two funding for the On-farm Internet of Things trial.

Agriculture Victoria industry technology coordinator Mark Gould said the trial is designed to test technology on sheep, dairy, horticulture and cropping farms in the trial regions.

“Farmers who participated in the round one trial are testing on-farm technology including security, logistics and stock monitoring systems, soil moisture probes, livestock trackers, milk vat monitors, security cameras and surface level monitors for troughs and dams,” he said.

“By investing in IoT technology, farmers can understand the nitty-gritty of what works and what doesn’t work on their farms.”

The grants are based on a two-to-one cocontribution — every dollar a farmer invests will be matched by two dollars from the Victorian government, up to a total of $25,000.

More information about the application process is available on the Agriculture Victoria website at agriculture.vic.gov.au/digitalag

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Seasonal worker shortage delay

DESPITE recent advancements in the plan to address the seasonal worker shortage caused by COVID-19 travel bans, Victorian farmers may still be waiting more than six months before workers actually arrive in the state.

Speaking in state parliament last Tuesday, new Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas could not confirm how many workers would be on farms

by June 30, instead emphasising it was the federal government issuing working visas that would cause any hold up. “...I would urge the federal government to do all it can to expedite the visa arrangements and ensure that our Pacific Islanders can arrive here as soon as possible,” she said.

“As soon as the visas are issued, as soon as the approved employers have put in their applications and had their workforce plans approved by the federal minister for employment, then the workers will be able to arrive, and they will be on farm two weeks after that.”

Late last month, the state government announced Victoria would receive 1500 seasonal farm workers from the Pacific Islands over the first half of 2021. They are required to quarantine in Tasmania for two weeks before travelling to the mainland — with costs borne by the Victorian government and agricultural industry.

In return, the Victorian government will facilitate Tasmania’s commitment towards getting

overseas Australians home, which currently stands at 330 travellers.

The deal was criticised by opposition and industry, and even described as “too little, too late” by federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud — a phrase that rings true for Lindenow’s Bulmers Farms, which was forced to bulldoze $150,000 worth of celery crop in mid-January because of the worker shortage.

Speaking in parliament, Ms Thomas said the deal would relieve some pressure on the industry, but it was not “a silver bullet”.

“This pandemic has highlighted the bigger issue facing industry, and that is the over-reliance on overseas workers, particularly backpackers,” she said.

“I am determined to continue working with our vital agricultural sector to navigate the challenges and help them succeed, but this issue is not unique to Victoria and needs a national solution.”

Shadow agriculture minister Peter Walsh has slammed the delay, saying a workforce would already be available if the state government had adopted the proposal put forward in October to set up a dedicated quarantine facility in Mildura.

“Labor’s decision to punt responsibility for worker quarantine to Tasmania has already put Victorian farmers and meat processors at the back of the queue, but today the minister delivered another hit to our agriculture sector by walking

Despite previously announcing 1500 seasonal workers would be in Victoria “over the first half of 2021”, the Agriculture Minister could not commit to a firm June 30 date, citing federal government-issued visas as the reason behind any delay. back her guarantee that workers will be on farm to not have a seasonal worker arrangement in place, despite the federal government’s Seasonal

by June 30,” he said.

He claimed the excuse the federal government Worker Programme and Pacific Labour Scheme was holding up the process was a “myth”, as recommencing in August 2020. other Australian states had set up a quarantine About 22,000 employees in countries such as framework that had successfully delivered work- Vanuatu, Tonga, Samoa and Tuvalu via labour ers on farm. hire companies were pre-approved for the While the government has mentioned “a program. cost-sharing arrangement ... so expenses are In a December National Cabinet meeting, not completely shouldered by farmers”, Mr Premier Daniel Andrews acknowledged Australia Walsh pointed out farmers were still in the dark needed 15,000 to 20,000 seasonal workers as soon about how much of the bill they’d actually be as possible, as its annual 140,000 backpackers, shouldering. who make up about 80 per cent of the seasonal Until January 22, Victoria was the only state workforce, had left because of the pandemic.

Watterlogging woes at Macalister Demo Farm FEED MARGIN PERFORMANCE

Ten days to date: Milker graze area Milkers Stocking rate Average graze rest time Estm'd pasture consmp'n Pasture consum'd per cow Pasture growing spend Estm'd pasture price Conc (incl additives)supp fed/cow Conc (incl additives)supp avg price Hay/silage supp fed/cow Hay/silage supp price Feed Conversion Efficiency Total feed intake/cow NDF Fibre in diet Litres/cow Fat test Protein test Milk Solids per cow Milk price (less levies)/kg MS Milk price (less levies)/litre Milk income/cow All feed cost/cow Margin over all Feed/cow MOAF /ha /day Farm MOAF per DAY

MDF TEN DAYS AGO 20-Jan-21 63 288 4.6 30 40 8.8 $5.74 $142 6.5 $381 1.4 $267 102 16.3 32.0% 22.5 4.21% 3.32% 1.70 $6.23 $0.47 $10.58 $4.09 $6.49 $29.68 $1,870

MDF THIS TEN DAYS 31-Jan-21 63 288 4.6 30 35 7.7 $5.74 $162 6.5 $381 3.1 $267 101 16.7 32.3% 22.6 4.31% 3.43% 1.75 $6.23 $0.48 $10.91 $4.56 $6.35 $29.02 $1,828

WATERLOGGING is the curse of the Macalister Irrigation District.

At the Macalister Demonstration Farm, current grass consumption could be at 60 kilograms of dry matter per hectare per day, but too commonly it is 30 — often because of water logging.

This is a massive loss.

Waterlogging occurs when water flows onto bays for too long, when outlet doors leak after they are shut, when blocked channels cause water to overtop banks onto bays already watered, or sometimes when troughs leak.

Flat bay slopes and spinner cuts that are absent or do not function do not help.

Rain at the wrong time also does not help.

The results are poor growth, waste of water, loss of applied nitrogen (leached into the ground water or lost to the atmosphere as nitrogen dioxide) and the invasion of poor quality grasses.

These grasses are low in energy and high in fibre, cows do not like them, and cannot produce as much milk from them.

Waterlogging creates problems with getting cows onto paddocks without pugging.

Weeds flourish, especially in pugged paddocks, and dock seems bad in the Macalister Irrigation District at the moment.

Spray irrigation is less prone to waterlogging, but it is by no means rare.

Units Ha Head cows/ha Days kg DM/ha/day kg DM/cow/day $/ha/day $/T DM kg DM/cow/day $/T DM kg DM/cow/day $/T DM kg MS/tonne DM kg DM/cow/day % NDF l/cow/day % % kg/cow/day $/kg MS $ per litre $/cow/day $/cow/day $/cow/day $/ha/day $/day

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THE interest rate on Regional Investment Corporation loans has dropped to a record low of 1.77 per cent.

This interest rate drop to record low levels, comes as part of a regular six-monthly review of the corporation’s concessional interest rate.

Federal Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud and Finance Minister Simon Birmingham said the reduced interest rate would provide significant financial assistance to farmers and farm-related small businesses that are in most financial need.

“This further rate reduction will put more money in the pockets of our hardworking farmers, helping to boost their cash-flow and support them to further invest in growing their operations,” Senator Birmingham said.

The corporation’s suite of loan programs includes drought loans, farm investment loans, AgBiz drought loans and the recently launched AgriStarter loan.

Drought loans assist farmers in preparing for, managing and recovering from drought.

The loans can refinance existing debt, fund drought-related activities or productivity enhancements, or pay for operating expenses.

AgBiz drought loans assist small agriculture dependent businesses manage through drought.

The loans can refinance existing debt or pay for operating expenses.

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Daniel Wayne Spencer at Stratford Courthouse

STRATFORD Courthouse Theatre will host locally-raised guitarist Daniel Wayne Spencer on Saturday, February 27, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.

Daniel Wayne Spencer is a blues guitar player and singer who has recorded and toured with Jimmy Barnes, Richard Clapton, Jon Stevens, Leo Sayer, Jimmy Webb, Martha Davis from the Motels, The Rogue Traders, Smashmouth, Vanessa Amorosi, Doc Neeson (the Angels) and the Black Sorrows among others.

Tickets are $25 and are limited, so early bookings are encouraged.

COVID-safe distanced seating will apply, and seats will be allocated on arrival.

The Witâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End Bar will be serving local wines and craft beers.

Doors open at 7pm.

Tickets are available from stratfordcourthouse. com.au

When everything goes wrong

EVERY drama group has experienced the horrors of what can go wrong on opening night, and the ladies of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guild Dramatic Society are no different â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with the exception that almost everything that could happen does.

The scenery collapses, cues are

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missed, lines forgotten and the sound effects take a strange note at times, as the ladies present their ambitious eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment with the cunning whodunit,â&#x20AC;&#x153;Murder at Checkmate Manorâ&#x20AC;?.

And just in case the audience should get bored, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a film and fashion show and murder mystery quiz,

complete with a prize.

Sale Theatre Company is presenting the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide Dramatic Society Murder Mystery, by David McGillvray and Walter Zerlin Jnr, this Friday from 8pm and Saturday from 2pm and 8pm at The Wedge.

Steve Dwyer directs the all female cast, including Elizabeth Bullers, Jen Bullers, Melesa Eldred, Gaby Kruithof and Jo Scicluna.

Tickets cost $30 for adults, $27 seniors, $25 concession and under 30s, and are now available from The Wedge on 5143 3200 or thewedge. com.au

Murderous comedy farce GIPPSLAND-BASED theatre company Here There and Everywhere will present a murderously inappropriate, modern-day comical farce, in one pernicious act in Stratford later this month.

Albert Smith is having a bad day, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got no-one to blame but himself.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made some rather questionable life choices which have landed him in hot water, and facing down several barrels of several guns, both figuratively and literally.

His business is going under, his marriage is on

the rocks, his gambling debts are due, his sister is having a break-down, his daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obnoxious demands continue to grow, and his extra-marital shenanigans and web of lies are all about to catch up with him in the worst possible way.

Will Albert make one-too-many bad decisions and dig a hole he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t escape, or will he navigate his way out of his impossible self-made bed?

Family is Murder! is just the outrageous comical relief everyone needs after last year.

The performance is for audiences aged 15 years

and over, because of its adult themes and coarse language.

Family is Murder! will be performed at Stratford Courthouse on Friday, February 26, from 7.30pm.

Tickets cost $25, or $20 for concession, and seating will be allocated on arrival to meet COVID-19 standards.

The Wits End Bar will be open before and after the show.

To book, visit stratfordcourthouse.com.au

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Youth theatre workshop returns to Latrobe AFTER a year-long break because of COVID-19, the Gippsland Youth Drama Workshop has launched its first group for 2021 and will soon begin writing and rehearsing for a June show.

Young performers travel from across the region to be involved in the original production to gain valuable experience in the performing arts.

The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last production was in November 2019, and although it began rehearsals for a new show in February 2020, that show was shut down and the group wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to get back to the stage.

Established in 1993, the theatre program is unique in that every production is original and conceived by the participants.

It has produced more than 80 original shows, involving more than 2000 regional performers.

The workshop sessions focus on building performance skills, as well as confidence, team

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work, vocabulary, communication, responsibility and various other life assets.

The main aim is to enhance young performersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; skills, and provide a positive educational experience in a supportive environment.

The group invites new members to get involved.

The workshop will hosted by actors from Here There and Everywhere Theatre Co. The workshopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new

production begins rehearsals tomorrow, with a show booked for Saturday, June 12, at the Latrobe Performing Arts Centre.

Running on Wednesdays, from 5.15pm until 6.45pm, weekly rehearsals are conducted in Traralgon, and are open to young participants from solid reading age through to 17 years.

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

For more information, phone the director on 0409 878 688.

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

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

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

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

SAUCE TOMATOES

$1.50 per kilo. Fresh vegetables also available.

178 Sale-Toongabbie Road, Nambrok. Phone 0459 211 550

SAWDUST

Hardwood, suitable for stables and dairy farms. $10 per cubic metre. Ph. Canningvale Pty Ltd, Heyfield, 0427 890 319.

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SALE 268 Raglan St, Saturday,

February 13, 8.30am 12pm. Plants for sale.

Fantastic variety of indoor plants, succulents, and heaps more.

SALE Cobains Road,

65 Sat. Feb. 13, 7:30am start.

Household goods, furniture and sporting goods.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The publisher reserves the right to refuse advertisements

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Maffra Newsagency Heyfield Newsagency Stratford Newsagency Newry Store

Meetings

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Others $100 each. Phone Sm. sq. rye grass and 0499 772 484. pasture hay, $9.90 per bale. Shedded. Silage Shipping container. Phone rolls, 5x4, $60. Price 0429 992 869 and leave a includes GST. Nambrok message.

German Koolie x Kelpie, 0447 492 541. m/chip no.'s 941000025596960, 6922, 6943.

Meetings S/no. EE115071. $400 ea.

Blue, 3-seater, as new, Phone 0428 073 213. $125. Ph: 0435 885 701.

Friday’s paper

More options for placing classifieds in person

Wanted To Buy

For hire or sale. Angus, Denim jacket, near Sale Wurruk Limousin, Hereford, Greyhounds.

Phone Scrap Metal Recyclers Jersey and Friesian. Very 0438 559 647.

We buy copper, brass, quiet. Ph. 0447 331 762. batteries, alley, stainless, wiring, motors, etc. Ph. For Sale 0429 992 869 leave msg.

before 9:30am Monday

CREDIT CARD FACILITIES We accept

Lost & Found

DAIRY SALE

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

FRIDAY February 19, at 11am

A/c Oakdale Dairies 50 Jan/Feb calved A.I bred Holstein heifers.

Wonderful line, medium/large frame with top udders.

A/c LK and GM Clark - Complete dispersal of autumn calving heifers 60 Outstanding close springing A.I Holstein heifers by Bradnick, Maebull, Galaxy, Superfly, Sustain, Garcia etc. Dams by Medallion, Shottle, Maebull, Twist, Megasire etc. Medium/Large frame in excellent condition with superb udders from 700 cow herd av 8000L, 300kg solids. Heifers in calf to Solney bred sires.

A/c C Williamson - Dispersal line 12 Large frame Holstein heifers by California Red and polled Holstein sires Pirander Red and Polldark in calf to Solney Holstein sire.

A/c Various vendors 25 In milk and springing cows and heifers An established regular market for all classes of dairy cattle held on the 1st and 3rd Friday in every month Further entries invited Following Dairy Sale March 5th

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

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Sale District Darts Association will be holding our AGM on Monday Feb 22, 2021 at 7pm at Sale Greyhounds Club in the Champions Room. All welcome.

AGM

The AGM of the Stratford Mechanic's Hall Committee of Management will be held on Monday March 8 at 7:30pm in the supper room of the hall. All welcome.

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Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020

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

Wednesday February 17, 2021 at 10am at the

Business Opportunities

BUS TRIPS

Merimbula, May 13.

Proceeds to RCH Good Friday Appeal. For further details contact Val Mildenhall 0400 682 294.

KARATE'S BACK!

For self defence and fitness. Call now to book your free intro, Mark Johnson 0431 950 738; http://www.mjsma.com.au

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Jim’s Mowing is looking for a Franchisee in the Wellington Shire Area.

CONTACT 131 546 for a no-obligation free Info Kit

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Thank you from Jen's Flowers Jenny and Greg Bailey would like to announce that they have sold Jen's Flowers to Lauren Connors and Tom Freeman. Lauren has been a valued staff member of Jen's Flowers for the last five years. They will provide you with the same great service and they look forward to your continued support.

2020 has been the busiest year on record for our industry and we are ready for a break. We would like to sincerely thank all our wonderful customers who have supported our family business for the last 23 years. Jen's Flowers has been a huge part of our lives and we will miss our loyal customers and suppliers.

Thank you all so much. Jen x 1621341

Clive Hood Multipurpose Centre,

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

Clearing Sales

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A/c Estate of R Pakulsky, Glenmaggie

Saturday, February 27, at 10am

Caravan, tools, equipment galore Photos on Heyfield Lions Facebook page Information Ray Akers 0408 517 686

Clearing Sale

127 Sandy Creek Road, Maffra

Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 10am Lathe 36" metal working, 2 x Wia 400amp MIG welders, 5kva Honda Dunlite generator (new never used), 17 cfm 10 compressor, shelving unit (full of fasteners nut/bolts), engine crane hydraulic , 25hp Foton 4 x 4 tractor (new), 35hp Foton 4 x 4 tractor, 6 x 4 trailer, 6 x 4 trailer - c/w canopy, 87" Isuzu 12t truck (not registered, new engine), office furniture, industrial paint coating various sizes 20lt/4lt, assorted general hand tooling (new), multiple assortment electrical power tools (Bosch, Metabo), various assorted abrasives, grinding, cutting, sanding, gas-welding equipment, oxy, acetylene, argon, lpg, welding electrodes, trolley garage jack, parts washer, 20 ton hydraulic workshop press, MIG, TIG, gas welding consumables, leather work gloves, welding gloves, 6 x retractable 25m ext power leads, MIG welding torches, various roller bearings and housings, industrial workwear, LED truck lighting, electrical 10 phase motors (new), 3 point linkage grader blade, 1 x 8 x 5 trailer fire pump and water tank 1000lt, 20 x boxes clear safety specs, 20 x boxes industrial paper roll towels, drill sets, various packets individual drill bits, 3 x auto darkening welding helmets, tray /trailer mounted crane hydraulic, TIG welding torches, 2 x 1000w twin head worklight and 2 stand, 6 x boxes 08b - power chain, 2 x boxes, 12b, power chain, 2 x boxes, 16b, power chain, various industrial aerosol sprays, 2t chain block, socket sets, 4 x pairs safety steel toed work boots - size 9, 9.5 and 11, 12 x 5.4m x 125mm treated pine posts, some household furniture, electrical test panel variac, 3 x extension ladders wooden 20', solar power kit 5kva 10 for house.

Number system in operation - photo ID required.

Contact Agent: Kevin Carrolan 0417 390 238 or Brett Lanigan 0427 517 577 www.gippslandrealestate.com

The Sale Junior Football Club is holding its

REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION NIGHT on Wednesday, February 24th from 4pm-5pm at Sale Footy Oval in the foyer of the Social Rooms Cnr Cunnighame and Palmerston Streets.

- Is your son or daughter interested in playing footy this season?

- Are they now too old for Auskick?

- Were they born between Jan 1 2012 and Dec 31 2013 and turning 7 this year?

- Please note change of age groups to U9, U11, U13 and U15 SJFC provides a family friendly environment focusing on enjoyment, participation, teamwork and respect. We welcome all new players and existing players covering all age groups. We would love to see you all at the Magpie Nest this season!

Can’t make the rego night and would like to know more then please contact our Club President Nick Board on 0407 863 463.

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The Yarram Country Club is looking to hire new staff in 2021.

Qualified Chef Gaming/Bar Attendant Apprentice Chef

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We are seeking a Qualified Chef for immediate start. Fulltime position may be available to the right applicant.

Further details available upon request.

Casual Position available immediately for a Gaming/Bar Attendant.

RSA and Module 2 in Gaming are essential.

Must be available to work evening shift as well as weekend work.

Award rates apply. fulltime position may be available to the right applicant.

An exciting opportunity exists for an Apprentice Chef if you are looking for a career in hospitality and are passionate about food you could be just the person we are looking for. Full time opportunity and available to start ASAP. If you are interested in being part of our new 2021 team, please contact:- Jodie Lothian on 5182 5399 or email your resume to admin@yarramcountryclub.com.au

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Business Manager

To commence 12th April 2021 or later by negotiation An exciting opportunity exists to join an energetic and innovative leadership team at Catholic College Sale.

As the College Business Manager, you will have delegated responsibility for the effective financial management of College resources and the provision of business services. You will share in shaping the culture and direction of a College which educates 850 students in a challenging and supportive learning environment. The recently refurbished one- campus site provides exemplary facilities and resources.

Catholic College Sale has the Catholic faith at its heart and is a community where the Marist charism, the Sion tradition and the values of Catholic Education are nurtured. The College is jointly governed by the Bishop of Sale Diocese and the Provincial of Marist Brothers Australia.

Sale is located two hours east of Melbourne in rich farmland with ocean, lakes and mountains in close proximity. This position offers an ideal opportunity for someone choosing to live and work in this attractive, vibrant and prosperous region of Victoria.

Applications close 5pm 22nd February 2021.

For a full application package please contact Patricia Bergin Consultant, Energyforce patricia.bergin@energyforce.com.au As a Child Safe School our focus is to provide a faith filled partnership between students, families and the College to achieve student learning goals.

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Apprentice Motor Mechanic

Sale Motor Group is seeking an experienced technician to diagnose and repair our range of new and used vehicles.

Sale Motor Group is looking to employ an apprentice motor mechanic.

A fantastic opportunity exists for the lucky candidate to learn your trade in a well laid out workshop, working within a multicar franchise.

If you are the best in your field, we want you.

If you are the best, we will pay you the best rates around.

To be successful, you must be punctual, have good communication skills, current driver's licence and able to take instruction.

The successful applicant will be self motivated and be able to work individually and as a team.

Please email your cover letter and resume to the general manager: terry@salemotorgroup.com.au

You will have a manual driver's licence and be trade qualified.

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Applications are invited for the following full time positions (readvertised):

Head Librarian Information Technology Assistant Learning Support Officer (0.8) To commence as soon as negotiable.

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Phone 0400 265 693.

Email: peter.croker@covino.com.au

HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANIC WANTED A full time mechanic is wanted to carry out all types of repairs and servicing in a busy, clean workshop located in the Sale area.

A current drivers licence is required with HR endorsement preferred.

Please send resume to: PO Box 1282, Sale Vic. 3850.

ADMIN ASSISANT

Applicants are invited for the position of part time Administration Assistant. Three days per week Please forward application with references to The Principal Araluen Primary School Patten Street SALE 3850

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Casual Boarding House Supervisors A number of casual opportunities exist for enthusiastic and supportive individuals to join Blackwood House, our residential Boarding House based in Sale. The shifts requiring coverage are likely to fall on either a Friday, Saturday or Sunday commencing at 3pm and working through to 9am the following morning (the shifts include sleepover), or alternatively, working a Saturday or Sunday shift 9am to 3pm. Previous applicants need not reapply.

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If you are looking for a lifestyle or career change, we would love to hear from you.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Details To apply and receive a position description, please ring our Reception on 03 4110 2100 or email: jobs@ywahs.org.au Close of Business: Thursday 4th March 2021 For a confidential chat on the roles contact: Daphne Yarram Chief Executive Officer, Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service Tel 03 4110 2100 or mob: 0408 378 808 Email daphney@ywahs.org.au Or Maureen Penwill Finance Manager / HR Support, Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service Tel 03 4110 2125 or mob: 0403 234 447 Email maureenp@ywahs.org.au

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Both positions require the applicant to be willing to work on-site and in a workshop environment.

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Remuneration based on experience.

Higgins Machinery and Mechanical Service is a family owned and operated business servicing and repairing a very wide range of mechanical equipment located in Maffra.

Higgins Machinery and Mechanical Service are an authorised dealer for Taege, Fleming, Alpego, Gamberini Machinery.

In conjunction with Gendore Tractors and Machinery, Higgins Machinery and Mechanical Service also sell and service New Holland Agriculture and Construction Machinery, Hustler Feeding Equipment and McHale and Taarap Harvest Equipment.

For a more detailed job description or any questions please email higginsmachinery@hotmail.com Applications must be received by Monday February 16, 2021 and include at least two employer references. Mail - PO Box 88 MAFFRA VIC 3860 or Email: higginsmachinery@hotmail.com

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Flexible working hours Background Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is an independent Not for profit (NFP) organisation based in the scenic coastal region of Lakes Entrance Victoria, that provides a range of clinical, therapeutic and trauma informed services and programs to Aboriginal individuals and families, who are experiencing, at risk of experiencing, or use family violence and to assist them to have a better understanding of family violence and able to make decisions to keep them safe.

Due to growth in the Organisation, we have a number of vacant and new positions available and are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and experienced individuals to join our dynamic team.

The roles are:

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Catholic College Sale

Situations Vacant

King Ave Marine & Caravan Repairs

Mark Avenue area

Please email your cover letter and resume to the general manager: terry@salemotorgroup.com.au

Further information and application forms available at www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au.

All applications are to be forwarded to principal@ccsale.catholic.edu.au Applications Close: 4.00pm Monday 22nd February 2021.

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Ashleigh House seeks the services of a supervisor for the clinical care of our eighty bed aged care facility.

Minimum requirements: Must be Division1 Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and clear police check.

Have suitable experience in aged care or hospital environment in management or leadership positions.

Permanent full time or part time (minimum 30 hours per week negotiable).

Queries to Lyn Lancey (03) 5144 4484.

Email applications to: lyn@secvinc.com.au Applications close Thursday February 19, 2021.

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WANTED $$$ older caravans, any CAR REMOVALS Free service.

NOMAD MONARK

boat on Dunbier trailer, 30 Tohatsu outboard, reg. to Dec. 2021. $3800. Phone 0448 211 054.

QUINTREX 385 Explorer Trophy with 20hp Mercury, condition, make or size. red band clean unit, Please call 0490 044 717 safety gear and sounder, registered, runs well any time. $7000. Rod 0408 840 501.

Marine

Phone Sam 0488 471 163

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Motoring Deal

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

A total of 16 issues!

TOYOTA, Camry '98, V6, white, no reg. or r.w.c., goes well, new tyres, 294000kms, engine no.

1MZ0645013. $1750 o.n.o. Ph 0487 102 380.

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Jayco Designer

1992, poptop, v.g.c., 4.8m 15.74ft, reg'd 11/21, 2 s/beds, sleeps 3, annexe. $9500. Ph 0417 307 968.

Slide-on / Pop up

camper to suit single cab Landcruiser or Patrol $8000. Contact Rod 0408 840 501.

VINTAGE 16FT Caravan, single axle, half

restored - don't have time any more, $2,000. Phone 0476 378 943.

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IT Equipment Refresh Panel of Suppliers for Wellington Shire Council and East Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council and East Gippsland Shire Council invites tender submissions for a Panel of Suppliers for the IT Equipment Refresh Contract for both councils.

All tenderers must register with Council via the tender section of the Wellington Shire Council website www.eproucur.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil to obtain the tender documents, or by contacting Phill Phillipou on (03) 5142 3137 or email phillipp@wellington.vic.gov.au All tender submissions must be lodged electronically through the eProcure portal no later than than 2.00pm Thursday 4 March 21.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

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25m Pool AHU Replacement

- Aqua Energy, Sale Wellington Shire Council invites suitable qualified firms to tender for the replacement of the 25m pool Air Handling Unit and associated duct work at Aqua Energy, Sale. Works include the supply and installation of a new air handling unit, duct work, automatic control, electrical works, and integration with the existing building management system.

Practical completion date: 4 August 2021.

All tenderers must register with the Council via the tender section of the Wellington Shire Council website www.eproucur.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil to obtain the tender documents.

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2021- 065

Design & Construction of Skatepark

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

(Various Locations)

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

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GOLDSWORTHY, Robert William (Bobby/Bob) 24/5/1962 - 6/2/2021 Passed away February 6, 2021 in Traralgon.

Aged 58 years.

Surrounded by friends and family.

Son of Graeme (dec.) and Dawn.

Brother to Sheryl, brother-in-law to Terry.

Loving father of Kellie (dec.), Taylah and Michael, Gus, and Ben (dec.).

Uncle Bob to Carmen, Carly, Brenton, Teagan (dec.), Mark, Shari, Toby and Kyle.

Friend to many.

Reunited with his Dad, Kellie and his little bushranger Ben.

Phyll Woodland is turning 90

Tenders are to be lodged by email to: eprocurement@wellington.vic.gov.au. no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 10 March 2021.

Tenders are to be lodged by email to: eprocurement@wellington.vic.gov.au. no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 3 March 2021.

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Deaths

COLLINS, Barbara Elizabeth.

April 7, 1940 February 4, 2021 Beloved daughter of James and Gertrude (both dec.).

Sister of Adrienne (dec.), Marie (O'Neill), Valerie (Collins-Varga), Barry, Peter and Gerardine (Ryan).

Dad, Happy birthday.

You prove that you are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.

Lots of love from Emma, John, Eddie, TJ, Katy, James, Lucie and Matilda.

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2021-066

Wellington Shire Council invites civil construction contractors, to tender for the design and construction of the Maffra and Yarram Skatepark Upgrades.

Practical completion date: 1 June 2021.

All tenderers must register with the Council via the tender section of the Wellington Shire Council website www.eproucur.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil to obtain the tender documents, or by contacting the Projects Officer, Mike Kareem on (03) 5142 3156 or by email to mikek@wellington.vic.gov.au

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Happy Birthday to You Squashed tomatoes and stew, Bread and butter in the gutter, Happy Birthday to You. Thank you and lots of love from the team at Sale Medical Centre

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and capable contractors for the provision of Internal Audit Services, including a capability statement and fee structure.

The envisaged Term of the Agreement is five years and the successful contractor will be a registered company auditor. The scope of the Request for Tender does not include External Audit Services.

The closing date for Expressions of interest is COB Friday February 12, 2021.

For further information, please contact Rebecca Gunning, Manager Executive Services at rebecca.gunning@cghs.com.au or on (03) 5143 8319.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

Ron and Trish Shiels

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Invitation to Supply Quote for Internal Audit Services WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2021-019

60 Wedding Anniversary

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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Cassh or credit card, thro ough our Sale office only

Kayak, 2013, lots of extras, EC., $2,000. Custom built double kayak trailer, as new condition, $2,500 ONO. Will separate.

Phone 0407 443 660.

Tenders

VE Commodore ute 2009, man., 1 owner, log books, low 113,000km, Tein Super Street lower susp., good tyres, tow bar, tint., 7 mths reg., great car, XWA-429 $21,000 ono. 0429 167 502.

Engagements

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

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Dad, You were my best mate.

My beautiful Dad. You can rest easy knowing I never stopped loving you with all my heart.

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GUBALA, Bruno.

Poppy, you were my second Dad and the most amazing Poppy to James, Scott, Mitch, Trey, Caleb and Ayla.

An awesome Great Poppy.

Words cannot explain the devastation we are all feeling. We hold so many great times and memories.

Love and miss you always, Deb and family.

Poppy, you are the father we never had. You taught us all so much. We could turn to you for anything we needed. You gave us guidance and advice. You brought so much happiness and laughter to our lives. Thank you Poppy for staying in our lives.

We love you so much.

- Mitch, Trey, Caleb and Ayla.

Keep well and stay happy.

KELLY, Douglas James.

'Doug' Passed away on Wednesday February 3, 2021 at The Alfred Hospital.

Aged 63 years.

After a brief but stoic encounter with cancer (and a mammoth discussion for many years with Rheumatoid Arthritis) Doug left this world for a pain free place carried by the palpable energy of the love, respect and adoration woven around him from those he held dearest by his side.

Loved son of Jim and Esther (both dec.).

Cherished brother of Heather and Christa.

Admired and treasured husband of Sandra.

Adored and respected father/uncle of Mat and Catherine, Charlie, Bart, Alleena and Beau.

Fond son-in-law of Jack (dec.) and Roma Butcher.

Cheeky to the very end.

My dearest Doug.

The bravest man I'll ever know. Thank you for making me laugh out loud for the last 33 years.

I'm all out of words so I'm going to steal some from our Christopher Cross song.

'Once in your life you will find him, someone who turns your heart around, and next thing you know you're closing down the town.

Wake up and it's still with you, even though you left him way across town, wonderin' to yourself, "Hey what have I found".

When you get caught between the moon and New York City, I know it's crazy but it's true, If you get caught between the moon and New York City, the best that you can do, the best that you can do, is fall in love.'

Thank you for loving me.

Forever on my heart.

No longer will you make me laugh, Without you here my soul is half.

No more cheeky smiles and gentle touch, From the Dad I loved so, so much.

We will hold you close to our hearts and there you will remain, to walk with us and guide us until we meet again.

Love you forever, Taylah Our Dad/Uncle. and Michael.

Our adored Superman has been taken away from GOLDSWORTHY, us.

Robert William (Bob).

Our hearts are broken.

24/5/1962 - 6/2/2021 Thank you for loving us Passed away February 6, unconditionally.

2021.

Thank you for all the Loved son of Graeme fun-ness. (dec.) and Dawn.

Our hero.

Brother of Sheryl, - Mat, Charlie, Bart and brother-in-law of Terry.

Alleena.

Uncle of Carmen, Carly and Mark.

To Doug.

Great uncle of Ruby, Thanks for being such a Brock, Iris and Chevy. scallywag and caring No more pain. about me.

Rest in Peace - Roma.

KELLY, Doug.

Loved and respected GUBALA, Bruno. nephew-in-law and My brother, my friend, cousin.

Our precious memories We are going to miss you. will never end.

Ya cheeky buggar!

Your actions were always - Robyn and Jock (dec.), kind, Rodney, Paul and Carol, A helping hand and an Jeffrey (dec.), Leanne and active mind.

Geoff, Jack and Gemma.

I know I have been blessed, KELLY, Doug.

Bruno, you were the best. Great mate, sadly missed.

Gone but not forgotten, Deepest sympathy to Your loving sister, Jennie. Sandra, Matt, Heather Eternal rest grant unto and family. him O Lord and may Andrew (Mitch), Glenda perpetual light shine upon a n d Glenn and him.

Christopher Miller.

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ELLERINGTON. A funeral service for Mrs Alwyn Miriam Ellerington of Foster WAS HELD on MURRAY, Alan.

Central Gippsland Health Tuesday, 2 February acknowledges w i t h 2021. sadness the passing of Alan Murray, a staunch and passionate patient advocate which he demonstrated through many years of participation in our consumer groups, his role as Consumer Advocate, and GOLDSWORTHY as a volunteer with our For funeral arrangements patient transport service. for Mr Robert William Alan will be much missed " B o b " Goldsworthy, and our thoughts remain please check our website with Alan's family and or phone: friends during this difficult time.

SCOTT, Maxwell Russell (Max) 23/10/1940 - 4/2/2021 Aged 80.

Passed away peacefully at home with family.

Beloved husband to Lorraine Jean and wonderful Dad to Amanda, Sarah and Duncan.

Adored grandfather to Matilda, Alice, Jackson, Alannah, Oscar and Connor.

KELLY Due to a pesky pandemic and necessary restrictions on numbers, a private funeral for Doug Kelly will be held on FRIDAY (February 12, 2021) at 1pm.

However, Doug's family would like to extend a public invitation to join He will be dearly missed them after the service for by his family and many last drinks for Doug at the Briagolong Hotel friends.

Beer Garden from 3pm onwards.

For further information Funerals please contact Jazz at the Briag Pub 5145 5202.

Please see our website for livestream details.

COLLINS Requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Barbara Elizabeth Collins will be offered at St Mary's Catholic Church, 102 Commercial Road, Yarram at 11am T O M O R R O W SCOTT (Wednesday, February The funeral service for Mr 10, 2021).

Maxwell Russell (Max) Following mass, the Scott will be held at the funeral will leave the Gippsland Memorial Park above church for the Crematorium Chapel, Yarram G e n e r a l Cemetery Dve, Traralgon Cemetery. on FRIDAY (February 12, 2021) commencing at For those unable to 1pm. attend, a livestream of the Please visit our website mass will take place - for the livestream of Max's details available on service. website below.

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

67 Macarthur Street, Sale

Phone 5143 1232

www.lettsfunerals.com.au

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BARTRAM, Ronald.

10/8/1938 -9/2/2020 A year has gone. You left us beautiful memories.

Your heart is still our guide, though we cannot see you, you're always by our side.

- Pam and family.

BARTRAM, Ronald.

August 10, 1938 February 09, 2020 It's been a year, Dad, My life's just not the same.

My heart still aches in sadness, my silent tears still flow.

For what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

I dream that I could have just one more day with you. To laugh and just to hug you and to see your smiling face.

I would treasure every moment, of our years spent in the past. I try my very hardest to get through every day, and I know you are beside me, to guide me through my pain.

You are forever in my thoughts, and in my heart you will be forever.

I love and miss you, my dearest Dad. ♥ Lynn.

THEXTON, Florence.

6/4/1925 - 9/2/2020 In loving memories of our wonderful Mum and Grandma, who is sadly missed and forever in our hearts.

Love Neville and Dianne, Brendan, Sara, Braydon, Izac, Scott, Jillena, Taya, Holly, Jason, Dean, Roxanne and Tiberius.

It has been one year since you passed away, 365 days without saying, "G'day". You were like no other, as a matter of fact you were like my 2nd mother. One year since I saw you and said goodbye, now you're in Heaven, tell Grandpa I said, "Hi".

Love Dean, Roxanne and Tiberius.

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MOWBRAY, Tyson Mychael.

8/2/1991 - 8/2/1991 Happy Heavenly 30th birthday Tyson.

We welcomed our son into the world, after a short time together God had other plans for you.

We miss you always, forever in our hearts.

Our angel in Heaven.

Love forever Mum, Dad, Dylan, Bianca, Steve and your niece Clara.

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GOODISON, Brian.

Dawn and family wish to thank everyone in the community for all of the love and support that has been shown to them following Brian's passing.

We are very grateful for all of the cards, beautiful flowers and kind messages we received.

They have been very comforting and a reminder of the wonderful community that we live in - which Brian was a big part of.

We also thank those who attended Brian's funeral on such a hot day, and those who viewed the service via livestream.

Brian would have been honoured by the attendance of so many family and friends.

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Mother’s Day Classic to forge ahead in 2021 THE 24th Mother’s Day Classic, the annual national fun run and walk for breast cancer research, will go ahead in 2021.

This year, the classic introduces a new initiative — the Mother’s Day Classic Local, which will give participants the flexibility to choose their own distance and local area combined with the inspirational, community atmosphere seen at traditional Mother’s Day Classic events, all in the name of getting active for breast cancer research.

Mother’s Day Classic chief executive Zara Lawless said the Mother’s Day Classic Local would provide more flexibility for the event, with a strong focus on uniting communities across Australia.

“You can choose to run, walk or jog in your own local area with family, friends, work colleagues, school friends, gym buddies or others in your community, and do it on a day and time that suits,” she said.

“The Mother’s Day Classic Local 2021 provides the opportunity to be a part of an inspirational community, supporting

those touched by breast cancer and raising vital funds for breast cancer research.”

Participants will receive a limitededition race pack valued at more than $30 when they register. The race pack includes a backpack, a Mother’s Day Classic Local commemorative medal, a personalised race bib, head scarf, start or finish line ribbon to run through, and plenty of sponsor goodies, giving participants everything they need to bring the Mother’s Day Classic to life.

There is also a special race pack for children, and for the first time, furry friends can be registered, with participating pets receiving a bandanna.

Signing up guarantees participants exclusive access to the Mother’s Day Classic portal, which includes fitness tips and workouts, cooking and nutrition advice, health and wellness tips, as well as children’s activities.

The portal also allows Mother’s Day Classic entrants to track their training kilometres and fundraising efforts, with all proceeds going towards breast cancer

research.

In April, there will be a major announcement pinpointing the ‘local’ locations around the country where people can join in and run, walk or jog for the Mother’s Day Classic Local with others on Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 9, in a COVID-safe manner.

All registered participants will be invited to join these local locations at no additional cost. Participants just need to select their preferred local location.

“In light of the ever-changing environment across the country, we can’t host traditional-style mass participation events, but we are planning to set up local locations across the country in metro, urban and regional areas where Mother’s Day Classic supporters can don their pink attire, connect with the MDC community, and do the event together on Mother’s Day in their own local area,” Lawless said.

“These local locations, while smaller in size and more informal in nature, will be big on community spirit.”

To register visit mothersdayclassic.com.au

C Cameron 37, R Stewart 37, J Murray 36, S Marsden 34; NTP: 2nd C Lovi, 7th L Reynolds, 12th J Mactier, 16h (second shot) A Renehan.

February 6, men’s medley stableford: A grade: B Moyle 42, B grade: T Knobel 41, C grade: B Nicholl 35; DTL: N Lee 39, P Dowton 37, J Gray 37, N Gutteridge 36, M Nicholls 36, T Howden 36, M Harrigan 35, S Larsen 35, M McQuillen; NTP: 2nd B Dooley, 7th G Hatwell, 11th S Murray, 12th J Watts, 16th I Templeton; eagle: 18th B Moyle.

the Tassie Devils on Saturday.

The Devils won at Craigieburn 10.11 (71) to 1.3 (9).

Grace McRae, who kicked the Power’s only goal in the first quarter, was named her team’s best player. Matilda Van Berkel and Taylah Bourne also made contributions for Gippsland.

The Power will play the Eastern Ranges at Churchill on Saturday from 11am.

Sports briefs Saturday pennant

NORTH Gippsland Bowls Division Saturday pennant results:

Section one: West Sale 10-68 d Sale White 4-63, Maffra 12-64 d Yarram 2-49, Heyfield 10-56 d Sale Blue 4-55, Stratford bye; ladder: Heyfield 126, West Sale 119, Sale White 98, Maffra 85, Stratford 70, Sale Blue 47, Yarram 43.

Section two: Stratford 10-63 d Rosedale 4-54, Sale White 14-81 d Sale Blue 0-38, Heyfield 12-65 d Maffra 2-60, West Sale bye; ladder: Rosedale 112, Sale White 106, West Sale 97, Heyfield 84, Sale Blue 68, Stratford 66, Maffra 55.

Section three: Rosedale Bulls 9-86 d West Sale Green 0-19, Maffra Red 9-57 d Heyfield Loggers 0-33, Rosedale 9-38 d Sale White 0-40, West Sale Gold 9-42 d Heyfield Millers 0-31, Sale Blue 9-44 d Maffra Black 0-28, Stratford 7-37 d Yarram 2-33; ladder: West Sale Green 99.5, Maffra Red 88.5, Heyfield 83.5, Heyfield Loggers 71.5, Rosedale Bulls 68.5, Sale Blue 66.5 (101.6 per cent), Sale White 66.5 (101.28), Rosedale Rams 59.5, Yarram 52.5, Maffra Black 40.5, West Sale Gold 30.5, Stratford 28.5.

Maffra golf

February 4, women’s stableford: division one: A Renehan 40, division two: R Hall 35; DTL:

Sale golf

February 6, men’s stableford: A grade: S Harrap 39, runner-up D Shaw 37; B grade: D Watson 44, runner-up G Schuback 37; C grade: G King 40, runner-up T Dimarco 37; DTL: D Adamson 36, A Taylor 36, P Jellis 35, C Purry 35, R Donaldson 35, J Howson 34, H Savage 34, D Fitzgibbon 34, T Wright 33, C Barned 33, A Cashman 33, D Benson 33, N Wagland 33, B Renou 33, D Wright 33; NTP: 3rd D Gaskill, 11th J Bailey, 14th D Salerman; women’s: D Stammers 33.

Season begins for Gippsland Power

GIPPSLAND Power began the under 19 girls’ football season with a loss to

Victory wins in Morwell

MELBOURNE Victory moved into fourth place on the W-League soccer table after a 4-2 win over the Newcastle Jets on Sunday in Morwell.

Victory took a 3-0 lead at half-time at Latrobe City Stadium thanks to goals from Melina Ayres, Claudia Bunge and Kyra Cooney-Cross.

The Jets fought back as Tara Andrews and Rhianna Pollicina struck in the second half, but Ayres sealed Victory’s second straight win with a goal in the 81st minute.

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Big weekend for Eagles Smith claims double Sarah Luke

IT was a case of celebrate and heartache for local Country Basketball League teams at the weekend.

In the first half of Maffra’s round five double header on Saturday night, Warragul traveled to the Cameron Sporting Complex to take on the Eagles.

Maffra’s women took to the court first, and the young team put up a decent fight against the third-placed Warriors, but eventually lost their grasp on the game to relent a 54-81 loss.

Highlights included two threepointers each from Emerson Connolly and Maddison Davis,Alex Gallatly’s defence (which included an impressive steal in the closing minutes of the game) as well as 10 points slotted by a towering Julie Foat.

Maffra’s scoring seemed to be spread fairly evenly between the team, whereas the majority of the Warriors’ points came from Tanarly Hood (19 points), Dallas Loughridge (17), and Myah Healey (18) and Mikaela Dickson (14), who both shot four gutsy three-pointers.

Up next, it was the men’s turn — the Eagles managed to inch out ahead when it counted to get across the line 91-82.

Sam Whelan was instrumental in Maffra’s offence, scoring 27 points, closely followed by Frazar Brouns on 24, Thomas Stephenson 14 and Coby Burgiel 10.

It was a tight turnaround to process the games’ nuances, as on Sunday, the Eagles travelled to Korumburra to back up Saturday’s efforts.

In a much closer match,victory was within grasp for Maffra’s women, who finished seven points short of claiming the game in its thrilling dying minutes. Unfortunately, it was a case of being so close yet so far, as the Wildcats held the game 59-66.

This time, there were breakaway offensive performances; the Wildcats were unable to shut down a determined Paige Biddle, who scored 23 points — nearly 40 per cent of Maffra’s total — and Victorian National Performance Pathway recruit Jaime Gallatly, who slotted her own impressive 18 points.

Maffra’s men managed to back up their intense Saturday performance with a 91-82 victory.

Whelan returned with an encore — in fact, it was the Sam Whelan show. He had a field day at the Korumburra Indoor Recreation Centre, shooting 42 points, including 11 three pointers.

Burgiel was the second highest scorer on a commendable 21 points, and Elliot Hunt scored 10 for the away team.

Maffra’s women will be hoping for a repeat round two performance during round six, when they take on Lakes Entrance at home.

Earlier in the season, the Eagles gave the Pelicans a 90-26 thumping, and it only got worse for the competition’s most eastern team, which has not been able to contain its opponents’ scores to under three digits since.

There will be no love lost when the Eagles’ men travel to Latrobe Leisure Churchill to play against the Blue Devils on Valentines Day. The basement-dwelling Blue Devils will not be looking forward to hosting the Eagles’ men, who have just solidified their top spot on the ladder after their two wins.

THE Sale Sonics travelled nearly two hours but couldn’t catch a break at Korumburra on Saturday.

The Wildcats let the Sonics get a whiff of victory, before dancing off with a 76-60 win at the final buzzer.

Harper Fraser put in an admirable effort for the Sonics, scoring 17, and was joined by Josh Backway (11) and Ben Dessent (10) on Sale’s highest scorers list.

The fifth-placed Sonics will be looking to put some distance between itself and sixth-placed Pelicans during round six, when Lakes Entrance travels to the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex this Saturday night.

Tip-off is at 7pm.

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Sam Whelan pushes through Warragul’s defence to score.

Maffra’s Madi Shingles and Jaime Gallatly block Warragul’s Mikaela Dickson from an attempt.

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NAMBROK greyhound trainer Lyn Smith recorded two winners during Sunday night’s meeting at Sale.

Smith’s first win came in the opening race, a 440 metre maiden, when Earn The Fizz overcame Let Out, trained by Yvonne Andrews at Kilmany, by two lengths.

Reinforced won race nine, a 440m event restricted to dogs with two to five wins, by a half a length for Smith, holding off a challenge from Yazid Bale.

Aston Poker, trained at Longford by Adrian Smit, finished third.

Smith’s Freddie Cruiser finished second in the 440m mixed grade six and seven final. Scorching Sun, trained by Ben Joske at Yinnar South, won by two and a half lengths to claim the $1900 winner’s purse.

Backing up from a win at Sale on Friday night, Dr Xander, trained by Kim McMahon at Darriman, won race two, the 440m grade seven, ahead of Barwidgi, trained by Jenny Gill, also at Darriman.

Angel Eyes, trained by Carolyn Jones at Rosedale, led race four over 520m from start to finish, winning by seven lengths. Geena Bale, trained by Susan Northway at Heyfield, won a good race for second from Crouching Tiger, trained at Maffra by Corey Fulford.

Annie Rose won race six, the 520m mixed grade four and five, for Sharon-Lee Chignell at Rosedale with a strong finish.

Nowhere Nathe, trained by John Boreland at Giffard West, flew past My Faith and Top Faith to win the race 12 440m grade five by a neck.

Balliang trainer Mark Delbridge qualified three dogs for this Sunday’s 440m grade five series final, with Byron Bale and Zipping Rambo winning two of the four heats.

Keiki, trained by Shaun Coulson at Balliang, and Imperial Jack, for Mel Lithgow at Devon Meadows, won the other two heats.

Stirling Lights, trained by Kate Gorman at Tanjil South, pipped Spring Hummer at the post to win race eight, the 440m free for all. Nicholas Rose finished third for Jeff Chignell at Rosedale.

MAFFRA trainer Des Douch won two races at the Sale greyhounds on Friday night.

Race six, the 440m mixed grade four and five, became a two-dog matchrase, with Eilish finishing a length and a half ahead of Dr Lynch, trained by Ronald Winter at Denison.

Douch brought up his winning double in race eight, the 440m free for all, when Citadel Of Chaos finished half a length ahead of Matilda Hook.

All Ford, trained by Brian Alford at Yarram, followed a second placing on debut the previous Sunday with a win in the opening 440m maiden. In second place was Dr Francisco for Marcus McMahon at Darriman.

Dr Xander took out race three, the 440m grade seven, for Kim McMahon, sprinting away from Manila Sunrise to win by a length and a half.

Zachary, trained at Darriman by Bill McMahon, won race nine, the 440m grade six. Zachary raced away early and never looked beaten, winning by 10 lengths and claiming a third victory from seven starts.

Aston Blade finished third for Lyn Smith.

The race 11 440m grade five was won by $26.80 chance Velocity Sunrise, trained by Dawn Johnston at Boisdale. American Spy, trained at Kilmany by Rachael Busuttil.

The run of the night came in race four, the 650m novice grade five.

Mac’s A Million, trained by Dale Chapman at Lara, was checked on the first turn, but worked his way through the field to win his first race from 29 starts and the $3300 first prize.

Taylor’s Jewel, trained by Kerry Houlahan at Lang Lang, was a start to finish winner in race two, the 440m grade seven.

Nella Ruslie won race five over 440m for Russell Edwards at Langwarrin.

Parumba Rebel, trained by Eddie Lieshout at Drouin West, took out the race seven 440m grade five.

The race 10 440m grade five was won by Katey Penny for Jason Sharp at Avalon.

KINGFISHER Rose, trained by Jeff Chignell, won a 515m grade five at Sandown Park on Thursday night, while Annie Rose finished third in another 515m grade five for Sharon-Lee Chignell.

Curfew, trained by Matt Clark at Briagolong, won another 515m grade five. Curfew started slowly, but kept the inside line as the race opened up for him to win by a length and a half.

William Rose finished third in a 525m grade five for Sharon-Lee Chignell at The Meadows on Saturday night, missing out on second place by a neck.

Betty Spolly, trained by Steve Spoljaric at Kilmany, won a 350m race at Healesville on Sunday by a head.

GREYHOUND racing will continue at Sale tomorrow night.

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Cricket Sale-Maffra Cricket Association FIRST STT GRADE - ROUND 13

BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG defeated ROSEDALE-KILMANY Rosedale-Kilmany A Diamond ................ c J Outhart b L Howard 1 J C ope ........................ c T W M ann b J L ashh 16 B Scott ....................... c S May b L Howard 1 R Diamond ................ c M Roberts b N Sutton 56 C Freshwater ............. c L Howard b N Sutton 32 D Rowley .................... not out 15 M Walters .................. c S May b L Hurst 7 CK Whiteoak ............. not out 6 Extras 6 CC (40 overs) 6/140 Bowling: T Mann 8/2/0/14, L Howard 8/2/2/24, D Bolton 7/0/0/30, J Lash 8/0/1/22, N Sutton 4/0/2/24, L Hurst 5/0/1/25 Boisdale-Bria golong M Roberts .................. c ? b D Rowley 4 T Mann ....................... b D Rowley 18 S Noble ...................... b D Rowley 1 L Bolton ..................... b R Diamond 6 M Annear ................... b B Scott 5 D Bolton..................... b B Fleming 9 L Howard ................... not out 35 L Hurst........................ b B Fleming 0 J Lash ......................... c J Cope b R Diamond 44 N Sutton..................... not out 16 Extras 3 Total (39 overs) 8/141 Bowling: B Scott 8/1/1/25, D Rowley 8/2/3/20, C Alcock 6/0/0/16, R Diamond 8/0/2/22, O Johnstone 4/0/0/19, B Fleming 5/1/2/37 COLLEGIANS defeated LONGFORD Collegians J Allison ..................... c A Bauer b C Wrigglesworth 22 Z Hurley ..................... c M Johns b K Macgregor-Davies 11 I Love .......................... c J Taylor b A Bauer 43 C Morrison ................ c M Johns b A Bauer 0 A Burgiel .................... b S Smith 10 NE Hurley................... b K Macgregor-Davies 34 T Dessent .................. c J Taylor b P Moylan 9 S Anderson ............... not out 13 J Malone .................... not out 2 Extras 14 CC (40 overs) 7/158 B o w l i n g : K M a c g re g o r- D a v i e s 8 / 2 / 2 / 2 0 , P M o y l a n 7/0/1/26, C Wrigglesworth 8/3/1/15, A Bauer 8/0/2/37, J Taylor 5/0/0/22, S Smith 4/0/1/35 Longford C Wrigglesworth....... c T Dessent b I Love 13 K Macgregor-Davies . run out (NE Hurley) 35 W White ..................... b T Morrison 2 A Bauer ...................... b M Nicholls 31 B McMaster............... c J Malone b S Anderson 52 S Smith ...................... not out 9 M Johns...................... not out 1 Extras 5 CC (40 overs) 5/148 Bowling: NE Hurley 5/1/0/9, C Morrison 3/0/0/11, Z Hurley 4/0/0/16, T Morrison 8/0/1/15, I Love 6/0/1/22, M Nicholls 7/0/1/30, S Anderson 7/0/1/42 MAFFRA defeated by SALE Sale J Mayman .................. c M Bennett b D Bedggood 5 H Glover ..................... c J Davis b N Magnuson 6 L Mowat ..................... c&b J Davis 8 J Granger ................... lbw J Davis 18 R Blandford ............... c D Bedggood b B Durrant 16 B Jones ...................... b N Magnuson 35 M Raidal .................... c ? b B Durrant 9 A Nicholas ................. lbw M Bennett 0 L Carman ................... b B Durrant 0 D Padula .................... run out 0 B Howes .................... not out 6 Extras 13 Total (38.1 overs) 116 B o w l i n g : N M a g n u s o n 5 . 1 / 0 / 2 / 11 , D B e d g g o o d 4 / 0 / 1 / 15 , J D a v i s 7 / 0 / 2 / 2 8 , Z Ke a r n s 6 / 0 / 0 / 17, B Durrant 8/2/3/14, M Bennett 8/0/1/27 Ma ffra B Lanigan .................. c H Glover b A Nicholas 0 D Bedggood .............. c J Granger b J Mayman 7 J Rodda ...................... c H Glover b A Nicholas 7 L Hopkins .................. c J Granger b L Gallagher 4 Z Durrant ................... c M Raidal b L Mowat 33 J Davis ........................ lbw B Jones 13 C Bailey ..................... b B Howes 0 D Butcher .................. lbw B Howes 0 B Durrant ................... c D Padula b L Mowat 14 M Bennett ................. c J Granger b B Jones 2 N Magnuson ............. not out 2 Extras 5 Total (35.5 overs) 87 Bowling: A Nicholas 8/4/2/10, J Mayman 8/5/1/10, B Howe s 8/0/2/ 23, L Gallagh er 4/0/1/12, B Jones 5.5/0/2/26, L Mowat 2/0/2/6 STRATFORD defeated BUNDALAGUAH Stratford C Aurisch ................... c N Whitford b G Munasinghe 27 A Tatterson ................ c S Spoljaric b S Bedggood 30 T Tatterson ................ run out 66 C Hassett ................... c N Hibbins b L Floyd 4 J Tatterson ................. b N French 0 B Walker .................... c N Whitford b G Munasinghe 54 L Channing ................ not out 5 S Pendergast ............ run out (N Hibbins) 4 S Anstee .................... not out 2 Extras 11 CC (40 overs) 7/203 Bowling: N Whitford 7/0/0/41, S Spoljaric 7/0/0/39, S Bedggood 5/0/1/28, G Munasinghe 7/1/2/31, N French 6/0/1/31, L Floyd 8/1/1/32 Bundala guah J Wynd ........................ c C Aurisch b B Walker 0 J Langshaw ................ c S Pendergast b A Tatterson 6 S Spoljaric ................ c J Tatterson b B Walker 72 S Bedggood .............. c B Walker b A Tatterson 10 K O’Reilly ................... b B Walker 52 N Hibbins .................. lbw J Tatterson 1 T O’Reilly ................... c T Wrigglesworth b B Walker 5 J Read ........................ b J Tatterson 1 N French .................... not out 3 G Munasinghe .......... not out 0 Extras 15 CC (40 overs) 8/165 Bowling: B Walker 8/1/4/29, A Tatterson 8/0/2/26, J Tatterson 8/1/2/26, S Anstee 8/0/0/38, L Channing 3/0/0/19, S Pendergast 5/0/0/22

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Tight at the top of the SMCA ladder David Braithwaite THE top three teams on the Sale-Maffra cricket ladder are separated only by net run rate, while Stratford has moved into fourth place following Saturday’s round of matches.

Stratford leap-frogged Bundalaguah after a 38-run victory over the Bulls at home.

The Redbacks scored 7-203 from their 40 overs before the visitors made 8-165.

Chris Aurisch and Andrew Tatterson gave Stratford a good start, putting on 59 for the first wicket before the latter was dismissed for 30 from 35 balls faced.

Aurisch was the next batsman to go, out for 27, the first of Gayashan Munasinghe’s two wickets.

Captain Taylor Tatterson and Bohdi Walker ensured the Redbacks posted a more than competitive target, combining to a 98-run partnership. Walker hit a quickfire 54 from 48 balls, while Tatterson, the backbone of the innings, was dismissed in the penultimate over for 66.

Munasinghe was the Bulls’ only multiple wickettaker, finishing with 2-31 from seven overs.

After his half-century, Walker continued his form with the ball, dismissing Jake Wynd with the second delivery of the Bundalaguah innings.

Coming together at 3-53, Steve Spoljaric and Kyle O’Reilly gave the Bulls a chance, but the required run rate was creeping up.

The pair took the score to 152, when Spoljaric was caught off Walker’s bowling for 72 in the 36th over.

The Bulls only added one more run, when Nathan Hibbins was trapped in front of his stumps by Jack Tatterson the next over.

Walker dismissed the O’Reillys in consecutive balls to end the 38th over, with Kyle bowled for 52.

Walker finished with 4-29 from eight overs, while Andrew and Jack Tatterson both claimed 2-26.

The fourth-placed Redbacks are now a win ahead of the Bulls, who are ahead of Boisdale-Briagolong in sixth because of superior net run rate.

COLLEGIANS moved to the top of the ladder after overcoming Longford at home.

College made 7-158 before the Lizards finished 10 runs short in their best performance of the season.

Isaac Love top-scored for Collegians with 43, while Noah Hurley scored 34 and Jayden Allison 22.

Kerrod Macgregor-Davies and Cameron Wrigglesworth claimed two wickets each for Longford. The pair then put on 47 for the opening wicket of the Lizards’ innings, with MacgregorDavies run-out for 35, while Wrigglesworth was dismissed for 13.

Austin Bauer and Brett McMaster combined for a 75-run fourth wicket partnership.

When Bauer was bowled by Mark Nicholls for 31, the Lizards needed another 39 runs from 19 balls.

McMaster and Sam Smith kept the scoreboard ticking over, without hitting boundaries. Needing 18 off Stuart Anderson’s final over, McMaster was caught behind for 52 from 57 balls.

SALE moved into second place, and relegated former leader Maffra to third after winning a lowscoring match at the Cameron Sporting Complex.

On a testing day for batsmen, the Swans were bowled out for 116, but bowled the Eagles out for 87.

Ben Jones scored what turned out to be a vital 35 for Sale, while Josh Granger made 18 and captain Rohan Blandford 16.The final wicket to fall, Jones made sure the Swans’ total reached triple-figures.

Ben Durrant claimed 3-14 from eight overs, while Nathan Magnuson and Daniel Bedggood took two wicket each.

After falling to 3-17 at the start of the 15th over, Zach Durrant and Lee Hopkins took the score to 33 when Hopkins was caught after scoring a patient four from 40 balls.

When Jones trapped captain Josh Davis for 13, the Eagles were 5-41, but lost Cooper Bailey and Danny Butcher in consecutive Ben Howes deliveries to have the hosts 7-52.

Zach Durrant was proving to be the key batsman for Maffra, but was caught off Lucas Mowat’s bowling for 33 in the 33rd over, with the Eagles still needing 40 runs to win.

The Eagles added only 10 more runs as they lost their final two wickets.

Each of the six bowlers Sale used claimed a wicket, with two for Andrew Nicholas (2-10 from eight overs), Howes, Jones and Mowat.

BOISDALE-Briagolong kept in touch with the top four with a tight victory over Rosedale-Kilmany.

The visiting Warriors scored 6-140, a total the Saints passed with an over and two wickets to spare.

The Warriors were in early trouble, with Adam Diamond and Brad Scott dismissed by Louis Howard to have the visitors 2-7.

After Josh Cope was dismissed for 16, captain Rohan Dimond ensured the runs kept coming, along with Cameron Freshwater, as the pair put

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Seb Pendergast bowling for Stratford against Bundalaguah.

Steve Spoljaric scored 72 for Bundalaguah.

on 65 for the fourth wicket.

Freshwater was caught off Ned Sutton’s bowling for 32. Soon after, Sutton dismissed Diamond for 56 from 66 balls just as he was lifting the scoring rate.

Dylan Rowley scored an unbeaten 15 to give his side something to defend.

The Boisdale-Briagolong reply struggled to get going, with Rowley striking three times to have the Saints 3-23.

The Saints were 5-58, when Howard and Jonny Lash got them back into the contest with a 55-run partnership.

When Lash was dismissed for 44 from 30 balls, the Saints still needed 28 runs to win. Howard and Sutton got them over the line, finishing unbeaten on 35 and 16 respectively.

Dowley claimed 3-20 for the Warriors, with Rohan Diamond 2-22 and Ben Fleming 2-37.

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The Sale-Maffra team which won the GCL women’s premiership. Back row, from left are Acacia Sutton, Matilda Berns, Abby Wrigglesworth, Delwyn Ahern, Chloe Lenehan, coach Greg Wrigglesworth, (front) Jazz Anstee, Katelyn Robinson, Teagan Fairbrother, captain Megen Wrigglesworth, Keira Morley, Matilda Pendergast and Lily-Mae Lyndon.

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GCL hat-trick for Sale-Maffra David Braithwaite

SALE-Maffra claimed a hat-trick of Gippsland Cricket League women’s premierships on Sunday, defeating Bairnsdale in the 2020-21 grand final at Nambrok.

The Sharks scored 7-110 from their 40 overs, a total which proved too great a challenge for the visitors, who were bowled out for 79.

Sale-Maffra captain Megen Wrigglesworth and cousin Abby both scored 26, while Matilda Pendergast scored 20. Beckie Stevens took 3-8 for Bairnsdale.

Megen Wrigglesworth backed up her efforts with the bat by taking 5-15 to claim player of the match honours. She was also named player of the season.

Pendergast and Chloe Lenehan both claimed two wickets each.

Lily Bastian top-scored during Bairnsdale’s

innings with 30, with Stevens making 19.

The victory secured the Sharks an undefeated season.

SUNDAY was a good day for Sale-Maffra, which won three of the four GCL grand finals.

Sale-Maffra defeated Bairnsdale at Wy Yung to claim the back-to-back under 18s titles.

The Sharks were bowled out for 152, with Tom Morrison top-scoring on 45. Ethan Albrecht contributed 21 and Mitch Annear 20.

In reply, Bairnsdale was 3-9, but a middle order recovery — with Stevie Bertino scoring 33, Max Welsh 28 and Thomas Hudson 24 — put it back in the running. However, after Bertino was run-out, the Sharks took care of the Bairnsdale tail, claiming the final five wickets for 10 runs to win by 33.

Noah Hurley claimed two of the first three wickets on his way to figures of 3-8 from 8.2 overs, while Thomas Wrigglesworth took 3-25 and Archer McGuiness 2-23.

SALE-Maffra defeated Bairnsdale in a thrilling under 15s grand final at Bundalaguah.

The Sharks were bowled out for 116 in the 30th over, with Zane Waixel scoring 33 and Jos Dimarco 18. Logan Dunkley put Bairnsdale in good position, taking 4-5.

However, Sale-Maffra claimed victory by six runs, bowling Bairnsdale out for 110 in the 46th over.

Liam Knight finished with the best figures for the Sharks, 4-19, while Madix Grattan and Maddix Malone each claimed two wickets. Nathan Giove scored 20 for Bairnsdale, and Harper Lamperd and Tye Ashton 14 each.

TRARALGON and District won the senior grand final, defeating Warragul and District at Western Park.

James Pryde took 6-14 as Traralgon bowled Warragul out for 74, a total the Tornadoes passed with seven wickets in hand.

Kyle O’Reilly scored 52 for Bundalaguah.

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OFFICE HOURS Sale:

SMCA lower grades Stratford 6-166 (B Channing 66, N Thomas 50, J Lenehan 3-34) d Bundalaguah 7-164cc (M Dowsett 124, L Dowd 3-16); Collegians 1-133 (S Fyfe 72*, C Hall 29, M Thacker 28*) d Heyfield 8-131cc (M Eastham 37, J Keane 29*, L Heasley 29, C Malone 3-17); Maffra 3-93 (J Sekhon 42*) d Sale 92 (S Jago 33, A McKenzie 3-10, L Beaumont 3-20); Boisdale-Briagolong 8-184cc (R Marshall 54, J Phillips 51, M Lobley 43) d Wurruk 84 (A Anlezark 3-20, A Sandison 3-34).

Thirds

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Heyfield 5-85 (B Ronan 45*) d Collegians 9-83cc (A Griffin 26, C McGregor 25*, D De Silva 3-16); Longford 9-129cc (W Macgregor-Davies 35, P Love 29, A Vogt 26, T Wrigglesworth 3-16) d Bundalaguah 66 (J Love 3-17, A Singh 3-19); Maffra 9-134cc (C Hennig 29, J

Woodward 5-32) d Sale 126 (A Jago 39, J Woodward 25, L Hicks 4-14); Nambrok 2-31 d Rosedale-Kilmany 30 (A Robinson 4-10, A Wellins 3-8).

Fourths

Bundalaguah Yaks 5-76cc (J Pearson 4-24) d Heyfield 75 (J Allman 35*, M Wrigglesworth 4-26); Bundalaguah Bulls 5-74cc (L McRae 33*, J Dowsett 25) d Longford 71 (J Dowsett 4-17); Collegians 7-164 (N Anderson 53*, D Bird 33, J Goodwin 3-38) d Rosedale-Kilmany 163 (I Freshwater 50*, G Lever 37, A Sutton 4-19, S Callahan 3-24); Maffra 137 (A Connolly 43, T Allman 37*) d Boisdale-Briagolong 86 (D Krouwer 30, N Phelan 4-9, W Osborn 3-12); Bundalaguah Buffaloes 9-156cc (R Rowley 40, L Rowley 29, R Knight 27, M Robinson 3-17); Stratford 5-126 (D Pendergast 45, C Waixel 26*, L Clive 3-14) d Sale 124 (B Matharu 42); Wurruk 172

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DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES (W Breddels 43, A Youl 32, G Irving 28*) d Stradbroke 108 (D Anderson 45).

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Under 16s

Boisdale-Briagolong 50 (L Rowley 4-5) d Bundalaguah 39 (E Phelan-Penson 4-9, A Anlezark 2-6, M Annear 2-13); Collegians 4-141cc d Rosedale-Kilmany 8-128cc (A Wright 31*, S Anderson 3-21, M Stobie 2-22); Stratford 3-196cc and 1-12 d Sale 111 (T Dobson 36, B Dekkers 4-8); Maffra 3-57 d Longford 51 (W Osborn 3-8, B Harrington 2-4); Heyfield bye.

Under 14s

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Stratford 8-223 (H Tatterson 103*, J Brickley 35*, A Moss 2-12, B Nicholls 2-40) d Rosedale-Kilmany 4-176cc; Sale 5-142 (B Manson 44*, J Bruce 26, R Corbell 2-23) d Maffra 93; Longford 5-147cc d Collegians 7-143cc (A Stobie 38, C Morris 29*); Bundalaguah bye.

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Harry Semmens will play in the under 21 challenge at the Sale Polocrosse Club Tournament.

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Carnival of polocrosse this weekend

TWENTY-five teams from as far afield as South Australia and Albury will compete at the Sale Polocrosse Club Tournament this weekend.

Four grades will be contested during the two days at the Fulham polocrosse grounds, with qualification matches from 9am on Saturday and finals on Sunday.

The highlight of the weekend will be two twilight matches featuring some of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best junior competitors.

The under 16 Allan Semmens Memorial match will be played from 4pm, before the under 21 challenge.

The matches will be provide an opportunity for the juniors to gain match experience under the pressure of playing in front of big crowds.

Among the locals taking part in the under 21 match will be Harry Semmens, who has selected in the national under 16s squad.

Fellow Sale Polocrosse Club member Corey Buys has been selected in the national open squad.

A Blue Bandage event will also be held to introduce people to polocrosse, with people interesting in taking part needing to email the club at salepolocrosse@gmail.com before the tournament.

Contributing to the festival atmosphere, there will be a food van on-site both days, with roast dinner, live music and an auction on Saturday night.

COVID-safe measures will be in place.

Entry will be free for spectators.

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