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TINAMBA resident Terry Clarke received a letter from Regional Roads Victoria in his mailbox in December informing him of road safety works that would impact his driveway on Traralgon-Maffra Road both directly and indirectly.

It said “we’ve recently improved safety by widening and sealing shoulders and installing left-hand side flexible safety barriers throughout Gippsland,

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“We’re now investigating further safety improvements on TraralgonMaffra Road, between Heyfield and Maffra. Our proposed design includes the installation of safety barriers near your property, therefore we would like to speak with you to understand how you use and access your property, and to show you the designs.”

Mr Clarke said he was very concerned about having safety barriers installed on Traralgon-Maffra Road.

“This will be a problem as we had a lot of accidents on this section of road,” Mr Clarke said.

“It will be a problem like Stratford and Bairnsdale road barriers.”

It’s not just the barriers that Mr Clarke thinks is a major safety issue for the road and the residents who live there - it’s the speed.

Mr Clarke has lived at the property for about four years, but in that time said he’s seen “two bad crashes and half a dozen near misses where the trucks have tried to pass one another.”

“The road had 2500 vehicles a day, and half of them are semis,” he told the Gippsland Times.

The speed on the road was previously100km/h,butMrClarkesaidhe successfully campaigned for it to be reduced to 80km/h.

“I pushed for a speed reduction on this road and got it. I wanted it down to 60 for anyone else who lived here, but they couldn’t do that,” he said.

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Premier Daniel Andrews said proposed changes to regional newspaper public notices, which have abolished the requirement for them to appear in print, would not go ahead.

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doubt by an amendment. So that there is complete clarity: not only are we the government that has supported regional media more than any government in the state's history, but there can be no doubt that that will continue to be our policy."

The Premier said the state government has spent $16.5 million advertising COVID-19 information in regional press, including more than $397,000 last month.

Ms Sheed said the continuing loss of advertising has contributed to the closure of many newspapers.

"If this Bill passed unamended, it could have been the last straw for many more," Ms Sheed said.

“It is vital that public notices are accessible to everyone, especially in regional areas where such notices can have great impact on the community."

Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh said the Opposition vehemently opposed the changes in the Legislative Assembly of Parliament after speaking with local communities and regional newspaper editors.

“The legislative requirement for local councils and state governments to put community notices in the paper when they’re going to make changes is a crucial part of a transparent, accountable government,” Mr Walsh said.

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THE state government will not go ahead with proposed changes to regional newspaper public notices, which would have abolished the requirement for government to put public notices in the local newspaper.

Public notices include legislation changes, planning permits, road closures and public consultation invitations, and also COVID-related messaging, with this proposal moving those notices to "approved alternative publication" websites.

Concerns had been raised that the changes in the Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2021 may limit access to crucial information and cut off a revenue stream for regional newspapers, some of which have merged, downsized or closed due to lower readership numbers or COVID challenges.

Independent Member for Shepparton District Suzanna Sheed questioned Premier Daniel Andrews in Question Time last week, who responded by saying the state government would amend the Bill in the upper house to guarantee notices are still published in regional and local newspapers.

"Whilst we had intended to enshrine that effort, in regulations and subordinate instruments, we will put this matter beyond doubt," Mr Andrews said.

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Fire fighters on the scene at Rob and Therese Epplestun’s Darriman property last month.

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They flared up again, so Mr Epplestun did a few runs on the disc harrow.

“The discs stopped them,” he said.

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) Incident Controller Stuart Beales said that the CFA and FFMVic worked really well together in responding to this particular fire.”

As of Tuesday, February 22, Mr Beales said that FFMVic had taken control of the incident due to the fire spreading into forested areas, along Warrigal Creek.

“There’s no major damage as far as we know,” Mr Beales said.

“The fire behaviour has decreased, so the crew are doing blacking out activities.

“We are predicting rain and thunderstorms over the next several days, which will assist with the fire.

“We are aware that some of the area has cultural significance for Indigenous people, so we are taking care.”

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Confirmation duck season will open March 16 THE Game Management Authority has announced the arrangements for the 2022 duck season including changes to the start times, daily bag limit and hunted species.

The 2022 season will start at 8am on Wednesday, March 16 and will close 30 minutes after sunset on Monday, June 13.

The bag limit is four birds per day.

Hunting from Wednesday, March 16 to Sunday, March 20 will start at 8am and finish 30 minutes after sunset on those days.

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The arrangements for the 2022 duck season are based on analysis and modelling of habitat and waterbird abundance surveys conducted across eastern Australia, and other data relating to game duck abundance, habitat distribution and climate.

The full-length season was recommended based on harvest modelling by two experts in waterfowl ecology and population dynamics, Professors Klaassen and Kingsford.

They advised that reducing the bag limit

is a more effective way to reduce the overall harvest of game ducks rather than reducing season length.

As in previous years, the GMA will continue to monitor conditions in the lead up to and during the season. Where warranted, wetlands may be closed to hunting or hunting may be further regulated to protect concentrations of rare or threatened species.

Details of the 2022 duck season, including any wetland closures, will be regularly updated at gma.vic.gov.au

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DARRIMAN farmers Rob and Therese Epplestun lost fencing in a fire on their property last month, but favourable wind conditions meant their house and other assets were not in any major danger.

Rob Epplestun said there were two-and-a-half kilometres of boundary and internal fences impacted.

“Even if some of the fences haven’t burnt to the ground, some of the wires were burnt and need to be replaced on a third of the posts,” Mr Epplestun said.

“Fifteen acres were burnt and thankfully nothing major was lost, but the biggest loss for us is time, because we have to get the fencing sorted.”

A severe thunderstorm in the area took place on the night of Wednesday, February 16, and Mr Epplestun said it is believed a lightning strike occurred at the eastern end of the Warrigal Creek Streamside Reserve.

“We were away on the Saturday when it flared up,” Mr Epplestun said.

“We had a lot of rain that Wednesday night, so I guess it dried up and then the wind came up and fanned wherever the struck tree was and caught the bush.

“When we finally got to the phone that Saturday night, we saw there were 20-30 messages there waiting for us, so people were calling us all day.

“I could see it on the way back, but I wasn’t too concerned because the wind was blowing the right way so we knew that it wasn’t a threat to our house.

“There were 20-odd trucks here and they had the helicopter, so I knew they had it under control.

“I’ve lived here all my life and been in the fire brigade my whole life, since I was eligible, so you know how things happen and how it reacts.”

The house was not burnt, but on the morning of Monday, February 21, Mr Epplestun was putting out small spot fires with a hose.

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Tavia Field, Kara a Askew, Olivia Boughton and Jessica Banik. k.. experience with the cafe or hospitality industry whatsoeever.

“Before we open ned, I went to the Melbourne Coffeee Academy, but prior to that I had no knoowledge or experience with coffee, I was doin ng it at home, self-taught,” he said.

“With the roastting side of things, I just got someone to comee in and train me.”

“It took about six months to find fii the fll flavour that I wa anted.”

Mr Drakeford said The Bean Pedlar has received a very welcoming response.

“The Bean Ped dlar is new and fresh, the coffee is bold, sm mooth and tasty, it doesn’t have too much biite,” he said.

“It’s a cool conttrast for an old-sty yle town like Yarram.”

Bean Pedlar barista Jessica Banik said the cafe had a lot of tradies who come in the morning for a coffee before work.

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before they have to deal with the child dren,” Ms Banik said.

“A lot of regu gulars u come in everyday and we’re able to remember their orders sin nce they come in so often.

“We also get lots of tourists and we trry to get Yarram the most exposure it can.”

Mr Drakeford does all the roasting himself.

“On Mondays I roast. I open the shop p and once the staff are in I warm the roasteer up and go from there, and it’s an all-day joob,” Mr Drakeford said.

“I have to roast enough for a week in n advance for the cafe, because it has to sit for seven days for degassing, but I alsoo need enoug gh for retail.

“Tinamba Hotel stock our coffee and use our coffee, and so do Padula's Delicatesssen in Sale, and the Kitchen Kii Cupboard in Traralgon.”

The business has also expanded to a mobile van. Mr Drakeford said the buiilding

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THE Bean Pedlar cafe in Yarram was opened in July last year by Robert Drakeford, who had spent much of his life fighting fires instead of roasting beans.

“For 15 years, I worked as an operations coordinator for Forest Fire Management Victoria,” Mr Drakeford said.

“I took on the manager role for the Yarram area in our district and I covered everyw ywhere w from south of the Princes Highway back towards Yarram and anything that was ground grr land, and looked after a small crew of firies.” fii Mr Drakeford said he needed a career change for his mental health, as firefi fii fighting i was a high-stress environment.

“At the time I was chatting to my Dad and we wanted to make coffee as a hobby so we bought a coffee roaster,” he said.

“The Mitre 10 owners who were fourthgeneration were moving out and moving on, so we put an offer on that building and bought it, and things just blew out of the water from there.”

For the Bean Pedlar, it all came down to taste. Mr Drakeford wanted to bring the Melbourne coffee experience to Yarram and Gippsland.

“I was buying coffee from Melbourne roasters and mixing my own coffee at home before going to work rather than picking one up while I was out,” Mr Drakeford said.

“I really y enjjoy yed what Melbourne had to offer coffee-wise with all the roasters, the freshness and variety, so I wanted to bring that closer to home.”

Despite his current career pedalling beans, Mr Drakeford had no prior

was so old it had to be replaced entirely, so they installed a serving window where people could easily walk past and order takeaway food and drink.

“Even before COVID hit, that’s what people were wanting to do, but of course with the lockdowns we saw the benefit of closing the front door and having the window open for takeaway,” he said.

“I reckon I was closed for about three months, until sometime in December.”

Wh When h Omicron arrived, sales were up and down.

“Being a small town, you hear about some local cases, and then all of a sudden, your coffee sales drop off,” Mr Drakeford said.

“Other factors include the weather, or if the media visits to report on COVID cases, people seem to hide out.

“At one point I had three staff isolating as they were close contacts, so it was just me and one other barista and wait staff, and if anyone of us had to isolate we’d have to close the store.”

“An And n we were really nerv rvous v during the six or seven days, because it costs a lot of money to close the doors.”

With the COVID lockdowns and Omicron, the retail sales of the coffee have been a good way to keep trade going.

“A lot of people have heard that the coffee is local and they’re really loving it, so the retail side has been taking off,” Mr Drakeford said.

“An And n it’s really nice tasting coffee, so more and more orders are coming in.

“I would love to see more local people take us on as a coffee supplier.”

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Headache created by local roadworks

Survey to ensure businesses are not left hung out to dry

WELLINGTON Shire Council wants to hear from any local businesses impacted by the sudden withdrawal of linen services from Gippsland by South Pacific Laundry.

Council understands that mostly hospitality, tourism and health businesses have been affected since the company stopped servicing the region early this year.

Wellington and East Gippsland Shire Councils, in collaboration with Small Business Victoria, have created a survey for local businesses to help measure the full impact and find a solution.

Wellington Shire Council Mayor Ian Bye said some businesses had told council they were struggling to operate and had to close bookings due to no longer being able to provide clean linen.

"These are mainly accommodation providers and restaurants which use linen such as white tablecloths, bedsheets and towels," Cr Bye said.

"They are businesses which have felt the full brunt of the COVID pandemic over the last two years so this couldn't come at a worse time for them.

“Council has been in communication with some businesses impacted but to really understand the full extent of the problem, we need businesses to take part in this survey.”

Impacted businesses are encouraged to fill out the survey by tomorrow at www.surveymonkey. com/r/NNJ7RC8 or contact Council's Concierge Business Support Officer Kirsten Power on at kirstenp@wellington.vic.gov.au or 5142 3254.

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Tinamba resident Terry Clarke said not enough motorists were observing the speed limits in place for the roadworks on Traralgon-Maffra Road.

Photograph: Stefan Bradley From page 1 The Gippsland Times observed several trucks not observing the 40 km/hr sign for works passing through the road.

“They put road barriers up, they put stop signs up, they put give way and speed signs up, they’re all the same,” Mr Clarke said.

Mr Clarke added that when he tries to indicate and turn right into his driveway, all the cars and trucks overtake him which is dangerous.

“Because of the speed, it’s very hard to slow down to go into the road without all these cars and trucks going ‘right up your bum’,” he said.

He can’t indicate and turn on the right side of the road to avoid vehicles overtaking because a police officer said they’d book him for being on the wrong side of the road.

Mr Clarke said he finally got someone to listen, and had a meeting with VicRoads representatives late last month.

Mr Clarke said of the meeting with VicRoads that he was glad they changed their tune on the safety barriers.

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“Road barriers are no longer going on the straight section of the road, only on both ends of the road,” he said.

“I’d like to see some double lines on the road to stop people from overtaking.”

A break in the double lines can allow Mr Clarke and other residents to turn into their driveways.

A spokesperson for the Department of Transport told the Gippsland Times that their project team is continuing consultation with Mr Clarke.

“Safety barriers are being installed at high-risk locations on roads across Gippsland to prevent run-off-road crashes as part of the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments’ Road Safety Program,” Department of Transport Gippsland Region acting director Henry Lam said.

“Our priority is to keep everyone on our roads safe, and we carefully consider speed limits to ensure any proposed changes are safe, consistent and appropriate for all road users and the road environment.”

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Community Corner Rosedale Cemetery Walk

PEOPLE with family connections or interest in the history of Rosedale should visit their ancestors or pioneers of the district during a cemetery walk of the historic Rosedale cemetery on Sunday, March 13.

The cemetery walk will be Rosedale and District Historical Society’s first activity for the year.

Society secretary Trevor Graham, who is also a trustee on the Rosedale Cemetery Trust, will lead the walk.

Members of the society will meet visitors at the gazebo inside the main gate at 1pm, where Trevor will talk about the history and layout of the cemetery, before commencing the walk and viewing many of the final resting places of the pioneers.

Visitors are encouraged to have suitable weather protection, subject to the weather on the day, and appropriate enclosed footwear as cemeteries are often a home for snakes.

Those wishing to contact the society can do so by calling 0466 451 784, or via the Facebook page: facebook.com/RosedaleHistory/

Vinnies Sale Day

ST. Vincent de Paul in Maffra will hold its regular monthly sale on Saturday, March 5 at 28 Laura St, Maffra.

Beginning at 9am, there will be the usual wide variety of donated goods for sale at extremely reasonable prices.

Come and enjoy the very social atmosphere and purchase some bargains from our stock of books, beds, clothing, furniture, footwear, kitchenware, toys, jewellery, tools, CD’s, bric a brac, etc.

And of course there is a barbecue.

With the relaxing of COVID rules everyone is welcome.

As always all our workers are volunteers and the proceeds support people in our community who find themselves in difficult financial circumstances.

Our welfare number is 0407 472 904.

Recycled sound

THE Rotary Club of Maffra supports the Recycled Sound program, run by the Rotary Club of Toorak, which takes used hearing aids and cleans and refurbishes them.

They are then given to people with hearing difficulties who are financially disadvantaged and ineligible for Government or other funding.

There are boxes available for you to donate your unwanted hearing aids at Priceline Pharmacy in the Gippsland Centre, Balfour’s Pharmacy at the Inglis St Medical Centre, Stratford Pharmacy, Maffra Pharmacy, Briagolong shop and Heyfield Pharmacy.

If you are in need of a hearing aid and cannot access funding, contact the Rotary Club of Toorak, PO Box 42, Toorak 3142, or look up Recycled Sound on their website or on Facebook.

Sale and District Family History Group

ANYONE wishing to learn how to trace their family history should visit the rooms of the Sale and District Family History Group.

Rooms are located in the historic Temperance Hall at 78 Macalister Street, two doors from the Gippsland Times and group members with many years’ experience are available to help visitors.

The group holds many indexes in their resources including Births, Deaths and Marriages, Inquests, immigration and a large collection of indexes from interstate and overseas.

Group holdings include many local history resources, local photo images, school and cemetery records, a collection of published family histories and local history books.

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

For further information ring 0428 411 603 or see the group’s Facebook page.

Rotary Club of Maffra Mardi Gras will not go ahead

IT is with regret that the Rotary Club of Maffra Mardi Gras Committee came to the decision to not go ahead with the Mardi Gras in 2022.

This decision was made in January when there was a great deal of uncertainty in relation to government restrictions and regulations.

The Mardi Gras is a six-week program of fundraising by local community groups beginning in early February and culminating in the Street Carnival and the Street Parade.

The Committee will begin planning later in the year for the event to take place in 2023, so we will hopefully see you there!

Sale & District Field Naturalists

OUR next meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Friday, March 4 at the Gwen Webb Hall, Market Street, Sale.

Guest Speakers will be Kay Proudley and Melinda Darer.

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Heyfield Opportunity Shop relocates to new home

TWICE Blest Opportunity Shop has relocated to St James Church Hall Temple Street, opposite the Heyfield Primary School.

Twice Blest has provided Outreach and faithful service to the community of Heyfield and district for almost 20 years from the rented premises in Temple Street.

Now this valuable and essential service will continue from the new premises.

Twice Blest would like to extend a warm invitation to all to along and have a browse, for customer convenience there is plenty of off-street parking available.

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We’re rolling into town from March 15 to March 25.

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Sooty Owls to perform at the Stratford Courthouse Theatre

SOOTY Owls are a three-piece punk rock activist band from Warburton with award winning documentary filmmaker PCD (guitar / vocals), Ryan Tews (drums) and Doc Proctor (bass).

They will be performing at the Stratford Courthouse Theatre on Saturday, March 5.

Doors open at 6.45pm for a 7.45pm start and the Wits End bar will be open.

Entry is $15 per person.

Concession card holders can get free admission by entering the gift certificate/promotion code CompTicket2021.

Tickets are now available by visiting stratfordcourthouse.com.

Please note that proof of vaccination will be required.

Stallholders invited to be part of the Briagolong Creators Market

INVITATION to stallholders to join the Creators’ Market at the Briagolong Hall on Sunday, April 24 from 9am to 1pm.

If you cook, grow, draw, sew, weave, paint, recycle, knit or design, you can be part of the market.

Stalls will be set up inside and outside the hall.

Power, kitchen, toilet facilities, tables and chairs available but no marquees. $20 per stall.

Call Annette 0402 537 283 to discuss your needs and book your place.

Friends of Sale Botanic Gardens

WHILE we can still enjoy the outdoors it is the perfect time to experience our beautiful Botanic Gardens, explore the different living collections and learn a little about its history.

It is the only surviving botanic gardens of colonial times in Gippsland that owes its botanical heritage to William Guilfoyle, a prominent landscape architect, and Ferdinand Von Mueller, a distinguished botanist.

Both were former directors of the Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens.

The Friends of Sale Botanic Gardens will be operating free guided tours on the second Thursday of each month.

One of our friendly tour leaders will meet you at the main entrance in Guthridge Parade at 10am.

Special group tours are available by appointment only.

Phone Heather 0413 919 537.

World Day of Prayer

THE World Day of Prayer is celebrated on Friday, March 4, 2022.

World Day of Prayer as an international, inter-church organisation enables us to hear the thoughts of women from all parts of the world; their hopes, concerns and prayers and is celebrated in more than 170 countries.

It begins in Samoa, and prayer in native languages travels throughout the world – through Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas before finishing in American Samoa 39 hours later.

The Combined Churches of Maffra issue a warm welcome to our World Day of Prayer service.

It will be held at Maffra Uniting Church, Pearson Street on March 4, 2022 at 2pm.

COVID rules will apply.

Contact Joan on 5147 2718 for more details.

Maffra Music Academy

THE Training Band is up and running again this year and welcomes anyone who would like to learn a woodwind or brass instrument or percussion.

There are a few instruments available for loan to get you started.

Several of our members used to play years ago and are rediscovering their love of music by playing in the band.

This is a true community band with ages ranging from 11 to the 70s - it is never too late to start learning an instrument!

Just come along to the band room at the very end of the main building at the Maffra Recreation Reserve (Showgrounds) on the Maffra/Newry Road, on Tuesdays at 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

For more information please ring Claire on 0408 036 627.

Heyfield Community Market and Car Boot Sale on March 5

HEYFIELD Community Market and Car Boot Sale will be held on Saturday, March 5 at John Graves Memorial Park in Temple Street.

Cakes, baked goods, Devonshire Teas, barbecued food and a variety of goods will be available to buy.

New market stallholders are welcome.

The Car Boot Sale will provide an opportunity for residents to offer their surplus goods for sale.

The market will be conducted strictly in accordance with COVID 19 Safety rules and regulations.

For more information phone Ray on 5148 3408.

Starts from 9am.

Sale Brass Academy

THE Sale City Band is re-commencing the Sale Brass Academy for 2022.

This learners’ music group is open to all ages who wish they could play a brass instrument but never had the opportunity or for anyone that used to play and is looking for a chance to get the cobwebs cleared and make music again.

The group will meet in the Sale City Band Hall, Foster St, every Monday from 5pm to 5.45pm.

There is a nominal tuition fee and instruments can be provided.

For more information you can check the website www.salecityband.com.au or email secretary@salecityband.com.au

Sale Museum openings

SALE Historical Society has a schedule of regular openings for each of its four museums.

The Foster Street Museum, which still has the Leslie exhibition and some early Alfred Bock portraits on display, is open from 1.30pm-4pm each Wednesday and Sunday.

Sale Water Tower, in the original brick water tower in Victoria Park, opens from 2pm-4pm each Saturday.

Sale Powder Magazine will hold regular open days from 2pm-4pm on the first and third Saturdays from February.

Sale Railway Museum in the former Signal Box in Reeve Street, Sale will continue with regular Saturday openings from 10am-2pm on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

Further information: salehistory@outlook.com

Sale Junior Fire Brigade

SALE Junior Fire Brigade is looking for new members.

Junior Fire Brigade is open to all children aged between 11 and 15 years.

If you a looking for a different and interesting sport, then fire brigade may be for you, so come along and check it out.

Training is held on Tuesday and Thursdays, 5pm start at Brennan Park, Desailly Street, Sale (between Stawell and Fitzroy Street). For more information, please contact 5144 5774 or you can email thexton family@bigpond.com

Monday Tucker

EVERY Monday evening, Monday Tucker and community volunteers serve hot family style meals to those who seeking community support or who simply want to meet new people in a safe and supportive setting.

We recommenced our service after a break over the holiday season using our newly refurbished facilities in the Gippsland Veterans Centre situated in the West Wing of the Memorial Hall complex. We encourage all our long-time patrons

and new friends to join us commencing at 4.30pm for coffee and chat with meals served between 5pm and 6pm at the Gippsland Veteran Centre on the right-hand side of the Memorial Hall.

All volunteers will be double vaccinated and patrons must be able to show evidence of double vaccination prior to entering the dining room.

Masks must be worn inside except when eating or drinking as per the current government regulations and QR Codes need to be used.

Sale Men’s Shed

SALE Men’s Shed has re-opened following the Christmas/ New Year’s break and would like to welcome new members particularly those with administrative skills.

The Sale Men’s Shed provides a safe and friendly environment where members can carry out many things of interest or they can just have a yarn and cuppa in an atmosphere of mateship.

Men’s Shed members come from all walks of life and wish to stay active by doing something meaningful with their time.

Activities include woodworking, woodturning, metalworking and gardening and members are encouraged to bring their own projects which they can work on utilising the shed equipment.

People with disabilities are welcome, but if wishing to use power equipment, they must have a support worker who is qualified to operate the power equipment.

In the community, Sale Men’s Shed is supported by the Uniting Church, Wellington Shire, Esso and district businesses.

Sale Men’s Shed will be open Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays from 9am to 2pm at 30 Desailly Street, Sale.

The co-ordinator of the men’s shed can be contacted on 0419 150 620, by email sale.mens. shed@live.com.au or view the Facebook page.

Justice of the Peace duties have resumed

A JUSTICE of the Peace will be on duty at the Sale Police Station Signing Centre every Wednesday and Friday from 11am to 2pm, and on Thursday from 4pm to 7pm for the purpose of witnessing signatures and certifying true copies of documents.

Gippsland Times welcomes school news and photos

CALLING all primary and secondary schools throughout the Wellington Shire.

News items and photos (bigger file size the better) can be emailed through to news@ gippslandtimes.com.au.

Review your home’s security

LOCAL police are reminding Wellington Shire residents to review the security of their homes and vehicles — while home or away.

Crime prevention officer, Leading Senior Constable Kim Kell, based at Sale police station, is trained in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.

Leading Senior Constable Kell can inspect businesses or residential addresses, and give comprehensive advice and recommendations on how to minimise the property from being a soft target of crime.

This is a free service offered by Victoria Police.

Anyone who would like Leading Senior Constable Kell to attend and conduct a security audit at their address should phone Sale Police Station on 5142 2200.

Victoria Police has several crime prevention tips that can be found via www.police.vic.gov. au/home-and-property

Maffra Fire Brigade

MAFFRA Fire Brigade is seeking juniors aged between 11 and 16 for the running season.

This is the competition side of the brigade, but is also a lot of fun.

Youngsters will get to learn new skills that can later be converted into firefighting skills, if they wish to volunteer.

It also provides a good opportunity to meet new friends from around Victoria at local competitions, while keeping fit.

Training is free and takes place on Mondays and Thursdays from 4pm to 5.30pm (there may be a small fee for state and interstate competitions).

People interested in finding out more information, or who wish to take children along, can phone Brent on 0476 192 825, or email bm.mckenzie28@gmail.com

Sale Music Festival

THE Sale Music Festival is on at the Botanic Gardens, Guthridge Parade on Sunday, March 13.

The free community event will showcase the best of local Gippsland talent.

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 World Day Prayer service will be held at St Andrew's Uniting Church, Pearson Street, Maffra on Friday, March 4, 2022, beginning at 2pm. All are welcome.  The Maffra Neighbourhood House move to their new home is imminent, but staff are running short of packing boxes.

Could anyone with packing boxes to re home please drop them off to Maffra Neighbourhood House, Kent Street, Maffra (next to the Maffra Hospital) during office hours Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 3pm. Thank you.  Pancake Tuesday will celebrated this evening from 6pm at St John's Anglican parish centre. All welcome.  St Vincent de Paul monthly garage sale will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Jack Kelly store, 28 Laura Street Maffra from 9am until 10.30am.

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Adopt a pet this month Tom Parry

PETSTOCK stores across Gippsland are preparing for National Pet Adoption Month.

The initiative, which runs through the month of March, seeks to pair rescue pets with new owners to provide them with permanent or temporary homes, and encourage people to “adopt different”.

PETstock’s Gippsland stores area manager Jacquie Lowman believes that by adopting a pet, you find “a companion for life.”

“It’s about building a connection with a pet that’s

going to be by your side for the rest of their life, at least, or your own,” Ms Lowman said.

“It makes a difference in people’s lives.

“We’re inspired by our animals, so we (at PETstock) try to encourage people to adopt so (that) they’re inspired by them as well.”

Ms Lowman is no stranger to adoption, having owned and cared for a rescue dog named Abel for five years.

A seven-year-old American bulldog, Abel was raised as a fighting dog, but with some behavioural training he has become, in Ms Lowman’s words, “an affectionate pooch.”

Ms Lowman acknowledges that there are barriers

to pet adoption, saying that prospective pet owners can always “adopt small.”

“When you’re looking at adopting a dog, always think a few years ahead – it’s a forever commitment that you’re making,” Ms Lowman said.

“Look at the space, the time you’ve got, the commitment and the costs.

“If a dog or a cat isn’t right for you, maybe it’s a small animal like a guinea pig or a rabbit or even a bird.”

PETstock’s Sale store is currently partnering with the charity Animal Aid to provide dogs and cats that need re-homing ready for their main event, Adoption Day on Saturday, March 19.

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 The Rotary Club of Maffra community market will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at the Island Reserve, McMahon Drive, Maffra (at the back of Woolworths car park). From 9am until 12.30pm.

Everyone welcome.

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Traineeships available GIPPSLAND Water is offering traineeships for high school graduates interested in careers in the water industry.

The organisation is offering two-year water and wastewater treatment traineeships for two people, and a single four-year electronics and communication traineeship.

Managing director Sarah Cumming said the organisation wanted to create pathways for people to build rewarding careers right here in Gippsland.

“Through these traineeships, we’re offering people full-time employment and hands-on experience, while they gain a nationally recognised qualification at work.”

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Two trainees will gain a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations, with one gaining a Certificate IV in Electronics & Communications, worth $30,000.

Applications are open now and close Wednesday, March 23.

Interested people can find out more and apply at www.gippswater.com.au/careers.

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“We know that particularly for girls and women there can be barriers to entering a career in the water industry. One barrier can be misunderstanding that you need to complete a TAFE course or university degree before gaining employment with us,” Ms Cumming said.

“Through these traineeships, we’re offering people full-time employment and hands-on experience, while they gain a nationally recognised qualification at work.

“With good prospects for ongoing employment at the end, these traineeships can lead to a fulfilling career with us.”

Multi-skilled operator specialist Lillee Hardy began her career at Gippsland Water as a water operations trainee in 2017.

“I enjoyed experiencing the different parts of the water and wastewater treatment plants, learning how it all worked and applying the written knowledge to the field,” Ms Hardy said.

“I learnt how to work seamlessly within a team.

I also gained a lot more confidence in myself and my abilities.”

Three traineeships are available for students who have completed Year 12 or equivalent.

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Court injunctions hit mills hard Philip Hopkins TIMBER mills around Victoria are bleeding, with even Australian Paper in the Latrobe Valley potentially threatened, as they are running out of wood supply due to the injunctions on harvesting in logging coupes ordered by the Victorian Supreme Court.

The mills are likely to run out of timber before winter, when harvesting is not permitted, raising the possibility that industry will be without wood for much of the year.

Opal Australian Paper said in a statement that, like many organisations, Australian Paper was currently managing a challenging supply situation across a wide range of key inputs.

“However, we are committed to ensuring that we continue to meet our ongoing customer requirements,” the company said.

One mill owner, who asked not to be identified, said the decision of one judge had brought the industry and its employees to its knees.

The Supreme Court’s Justice Richards on December 23 injuncted all of East Gippsland and Central Highlands coupes, shutting down about 80 per cent of Victoria’s native timber supply.

One court case is to be heard in May, but green groups have launched 10 court actions designed to prevent timber harvesting.

Australian Sustainable Hardwoods at Heyfield is down 50 per cent on log deliveries to date.

The managing director, Vince Hurley, said ASH just got through to Christmas with supply of shining gum from HVP Plantations and certified timber from private property in Tasmania.

However, it all depended on supply from VicForests.

“If they stopped tomorrow, the mill would stop in four weeks. However, the real issue is winter.

We might scrape through until May, but then all deliveries cease for three months and slow deliveries for another two,” he said.

“Normally we would accumulate sawlogs so that by 31 May we had four months’ of logs in stock.”

Australian Forest Contractors Association general manager Carlie Porteous said there was a lot of uncertainty.

“Until VicForests get more coupes planned and approved through the court process in early March, there is nothing until at least mid-March before

Timber mills around Victoria are bleeding, as they are running out of wood supply due to injunctions on harvesting in logging coupes ordered by the Victorian Supreme Court.

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“The uncertainty is growing – it’s hard for the contractors to deal with - until the court hears the appeal in May, based on the decision made on December 23 around harvest cessation as a result of the Greater Glider. They need cash flow and to plan for their future.”

Eight contractors have been stood down due to the dispute and will be supported by VicForests through stand-down payments.

“We are continuing to work and communicate with affected crews and customers,” VicForests said in a statement, but declined to comment on how much money was involved.

“VicForests is working hard to accelerate planning for alternative coupes.”

Over the past four years, VicForests has spent about $10 million on legal costs fighting the court actions brought on by green activists, according to documents filed with the Upper House inquiry into ecosystem decline.

From January 2018 until the end of last year,

VicForests had spent just over $9.5 million, with appeal costs in the Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum case at that stage costing a further $324,150.

This comes as the government advised VicForests against pursuing the green group My Environment over $2 million it owed VicForests arising out of a Supreme Court case seven years ago.

“No formal direction was given to VicForests by the Victorian Government,” a spokesperson said.

“All agencies and departments are required to follow the ’model litigant guidelines’ particularly when matters relate to historic cases and charities.”

Court decisions can hinge on the interpretation of the ‘precautionary principle’ in the Code of Practice for Timber Production.

The Opposition spokesman on forestry, Gary Blackwood, said the current interpretation focussed solely on protecting creatures at the coupe level instead of assessing the coupe in the broader landscape level where the creatures are abundant.

Mr Blackwood, who is the Member for Narracan, said the simple fix to the problem was to legislate to stop such litigation, as was done in both New

South Wales and Victoria where no legal action could be taken against the Environment Protection Authority.

The union representing timber workers also called on Premier Daniel Andrews to urgently amend the laws to better protect timber jobs from green court challenges.

CFMEU Manufacturing national secretary Michael O’Connor said these court actions ruined people’s lives by exploiting loopholes in environment laws.

The government in December promised changes to legislation to provide greater certainty about how the timber code’s ‘precautionary principle’ should be implemented.

“It is a key ambiguity on which much green litigation is based,” he said.

The funding issues come as The Weekly Times revealed that Labor loyalists had been appointed to departmental positions overseeing forestry policy, with one recently preselected as the party’s candidate in the electorate of Preston that is also contested by the Greens.

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Sale artist rates event a success SALE-BASED curator and artist Allison Yanez held her Costume Figure Drawing event at West Gippsland Arts Centre in Warragul late last month.

Local drawing clubs sketched Ms Yanez in different costumes and poses, while an experienced violinist supplied live music to accompany the event.

Attendees had the opportunity to watch this creative arts performance and learn to sketch by watching the drawing club or bring their own art materials with board and easel.

Ms Yanez said the event was very successful.

“Twenty artists participated using varied art materials such as pencils, charcoal, even clay,” Ms Yanez said.

“The weather was lovely, it succeeded in being an indoor/outdoor event by being inclusive.

“I had positive feedback, and feedback forms were useful to strengthen the event for next time” “It's a community creativity success.”

Ms Yanez said the next session would be held in Sale, to be announced shortly.

Sale-based curator and artist Allison Yanez staged a successful Costume Figure Drawing Event last month.

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APPEARING AT THE SALE MUSIC FESTIVAL Come and be a part of our wonderful dental team at CGH.

Bill Jackson

‘Bill Jackson’s songs are gritty and real and come at you like a hammer, ringin’ in the mornin’. Take it or le leave it, he’s telling it straight up’. (Shane Howard – G Goanna Band) B Jackson will be joined onstage by Kerryn Tolhurst Bill (G Guitar/Mandolin/Lap Steel). Tolhurst is an ARIA Hall of Fa ame inductee (Dingoes).

R Raised in Sale and still connected there by family, B & Kerryn play songs from Jackson’s extensive Bill ca atalogue and more recent releases.

With a childhood growing up in the remote bushland of East Gippsland, Victoria, Mick Harrington played guitar and sang in the countryside from a tender age.

His heartfelt lyrics and melodic voice are influenced heavily by artists such as Neil Finn, Nick Cave and Bob Seger and his honesty on stage is refreshing in an increasingly plastic world.

Fresh from his performances on ‘The Voice Australia’ his stage show is a journey through the songs that mean the most to him as well as a taste of his new original music.

We are seeking an enthusiastic dental assistant to join our busy and friendly dental team.

The Vibe The Vibe are a 3 piece blues/rock cover band hailing from Gippsland.

Do you have a Certificate III in Dental Assisting or minimum two years’ experience in dental assisting? If so we would love to hear from you.

The boys Ryan Lestrange, Ant Capobianco and Jake Tilley have reunited after a Covid forced break to bring their blend of musicianship and energy back to the stages and venues of Gippsland.

Please visit the recruitment section on our website: www.cghs.com.au

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A case of mistaken identity

I WRITE re: the advertisement headed "Trivia Corner: who is your Federal Senator for Gippsland?" (Gippsland Times, Page 3, 22/2/22).

The ad is correct in so much as neither "Dazza or Russco" is a Gippsland senator.

On the other hand it is quite misleading to suggest there is such a senator.

All federal senators are elected to represent either a state or territory.

Senators are not tied to regions or districts.

It is theoretically possible that all Victorian senators could live in Mildura.

One can only hope that candidates in the forthcoming federal election have a good grasp of our political system.

Jim McLeod, Sale

Stick to the facts Mr Meddick

POLITICIAN Andy Meddick (representing The Animal Justice Party) once again needs to get his facts correct.

He is clearly unaware of the damage which large duck populations inflict upon farmer’s crops, pasture and our waterways etc.

And, his advocacy for eliminating the duck hunting season is nowhere near as “generally supported” as he clearly exaggerates in a vain attempt to have us all believe his nonsense.

This is the same bloke who, God only knows why, advocates the removal of the feral fox bounty.

Yet, he should know full well that our feral fox population remains totally out of control!

Mr Meddick clearly has no concept of either how much death, and agonising injury, which feral foxes inflict upon new born lambs and sheep throughout Australia… or worse, of the carnage that feral foxes continue to inflict upon our native fauna.

Where is the justice in allowing feral foxes to roam unchecked, knowing for certain that their presence is imposing inevitable extinction upon Australia’s native fauna?

Trevor Tucker, Sale

Bird droppings need to be cleaned

I WISH to comment on the condition of Johnson Street, Maffra, in particular the bird droppings which abound on either side of Pearson Street in front of IGA and Australia Post.

I have written twice to the Wellington Shire to ask if they could attend these sites irregularly with a high pressure hose to clean this mess, but they say that a regular cleaning service is not currently provided by Wellington Shire Council.

I find this outrageous that a special requirement cannot be met due to as they say, “we don’t provide this service of footpath cleaning at any other town in the Shire”.

My argument to them was based on aesthetics, true, but moreover health and safety in the first

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part as this can become quite slippery when wet from rain and also to further the health claim to mitigate any disease which can be obtained from bulk bird dropping particles in the air.

Quite recently Maffra streetscape was enhanced with new footpaths and guttering, a great improvement by all accounts.

It therefore beggars belief that the council wouldn’t want to protect their (our) investment with due care through proper cleaning.

Wellington Shire say that it’s the responsibility of the shop keepers to sweep and clean in front of their shop, but in this instance the birds are fouling the street from large gum trees left in place by the council when they upgraded the streetscape, I doubt that any shopkeeper would go any further than brushing leaves away from their front door.

I think this is bureaucratic gobbledegook, I bet if the footpaths needed cleaning outside the council office, somebody would be found to do it, as someone should because it’s public land.

Jim Ballard, Maffra

The stampede of the green lemmings

NO country on Earth relies entirely on wind/ solar energy, but Australian politicians aim to achieve this miracle.

They are leaders in the stampede of the green lemmings.

Solar energy has a huge problem. Even on sunny days almost nothing is generated to meet the demand peaks around breakfast time and dinner time - the solar energy union only works a six-hour day, goes on strike with little

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warning, and takes quite a few sickies. So, for at least 18 hours of every day, electricity must come from somewhere else. Then around noon, the millions of solar panels pour out far more electricity than is needed, causing electrical and financial chaos in the electrical grid.

Naturally our green “engineers” see wind power as filling the solar energy gaps. But wind power has a union too and they take lots of sickies when there is no wind over large areas of the continent. And they down tool in storms, gales or cyclones in case their whirling toys are damaged.

So the green planners claim that batteries can solve these intermittent problems of the green energy twins.

They will need to be humungous batteries.

Batteries are just a crutch for a crippled generation system. And with fierce lithium battery fires reported regularly, who wants a humungous fire-prone battery over the back fence or in the basement?

A battery is not a generator of electricity – every battery (including Snowy 2) is a net consumer of electricity. Batteries are very expensive, most lose capacity as they age, and every conversion between DC storage and AC transmission triggers energy losses. To collect, back up and re-distribute green electricity will require a continent-spanning spider-web of transmission lines with all the costs and energy losses that network entails.

Still nights, and calm cloudy days, are what really expose the problems of wind-solar-plus-batteries.

Suppose electricity consumers require 100 units of electricity every day. A well designed coal, nuclear or gas power station can do that, 24/7, day after day, whatever the weather.

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RECENTLY there have been a number of early, major Australian coal fired plant industry closure notifications.

The federal Coalition government has strongly voiced its displeasure regarding the announced coal fired plant closures.

Surely our Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce must realise that as long as we continue using coal to produce energy the escalation of climate change will remain with us.

Eliminating coal will be terribly messy and inconvenient, but if life on earth is to continue coal simply has to go, and as the United Nations is constantly warning us — with extreme haste.

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But to insure a wind/solar system against, say, seven days of calm/cloudy weather would require a battery capable of storing 700 units of electricity.

To re-charge this huge battery while still supplying consumers will require much larger wind/ solar generating capacity. However if several weeks of windy/sunny weather then occur, this big battery will sit idle, connected to a bloated expensive generation system that is capable of delivering far more power than is needed.

Sunny/windy weather brings a deluge of green energy, causing power prices to plunge at irregular intervals, and forcing reliable generators to stop producing and lose money. Eventually they will close. Once all coal-gas generators are all gone, every (inevitable) green energy drought will awaken the spectre of extensive blackouts.

On top of all these practical problems of green energy, we have the massive carbon credits scam, where speculators sell green fairy stories to greedy bankers, and real producers are forced to buy these fictitious “products”, passing the costs onto real industry and consumers.

Australia is following the green energy lemmings of Europe.

Germany once produced abundant reliable electricity from coal and nuclear power – the backbone for German industry. Then green ants started nibbling at this backbone, replacing it with wind-solar toys. Now Germany has expensive electricity, a grid in danger of collapse and must rely on imported gas from Russia, nuclear power from France or hydro-power from Scandinavia.

The UK is also following similar foolish energy policies, even banning exploration of their own oil/gas resources.

Australia is almost alone in the southern oceans, with no near neighbours to buy, beg or borrow electricity from.

We cannot afford to follow the green energy lemmings or their billionaire pied pipers.

Viv Forbes, Washpool, Queensland

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4. What does 7x7 equal?

TWO POINTER 5. Ingham is a town in which Australian state?

6. True or false - Colin Miller played Test cricket for Australia?

7. What is the Japanese spirit Sake made from?

8. In the television show Midsomer Murders, what is the name of Detective Tom Barnaby’s wife?

THREE POINTER 9. True or false - Mount Zeil is the tallest peak in the Northern Territory?

10. One of Kylie Minogue’s earliest hits was Better The Devil You what?

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LOCAL Gippsland trio ‘Misty & The Rollers’ welcome you to their very own concert at Kilmany Park on Saturday, March 5 from 4pm-7pm.

Misty is a singer-songwriter known for her captivating voice.

Joined onstage by Rowan Salerman on drums and Calvin Capraro on bass.

The trio's sound bridges alt-country, roots, flavours of jazz and easy listening rock.

Guided tours will be offered on the day and a lucky door prize will be included to win a night’s stay at Kilmany Mansion.

BYO picnic rug and fill your basket with treats and refreshments, - come celebrate the afternoon with some homegrown live music!

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AUSTRALIA'S favourite and beloved television program, Play School, is heading to Sale later this month.

The show Once Upon A Time will be at The Wedge on Tuesday, March 29.

The Sale show features among 20 across Victoria in March and May, and is produced

by Kids Promotions in association with the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC).

It’s been two years since the concerts have been able to tour due to COVID and the team is excited to get back in front of their young fans.

“It was a very challenging time for the entertainment industry with cancelling, rescheduling shows adapting to each states restrictions while keeping everyone safe it was like nothing we had ever experienced before.

But we survived and we can’t wait to be back out doing what we love, bringing the magic of live concerts back in front of audiences," promoter Samantha Kirby said.

This year’s live show has classic nursery rhyme characters magically come to life as the pages of the storybook are turned in this exciting new production, Once Upon A Time.

Join Jemima, Big Ted, Little Ted and Humpty as they travel through an enchanting adventure filled with stories, favourite songs such as, Humpty Dumpty, Heads and shoulders, Twinkle twinkle, Everybody clap and many more.

As with all of Play School’s concerts, Once Upon A Time is hosted by two Play School presenters Teo Gebert and Emma Palmer, along with the real stars of the show: the toys.

This 45 minute show is very interactive for the children and should not be missed.

Everything in the live concert is carefully created with pre-school children’s development in mind. The songs are designed to inspire movement, complimented by quiet times to encourage children to watch and listen.

The familiarity of the material, and the presenters combined, totally captivate the young audience with loads of participation, imagination and joy.

Play School is Australia’s longest running children’s television program.

The show’s transition from behind the television to live on stage is designed to entertain, educate and enliven pre-schoolers and parents alike.

Play School is broadcast seven days a week, four times daily on weekdays and twice daily on weekends, on ABC4Kids.

Once Upon A Time, the companion album is also available.

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Play School presents Teo Gebert and Emma Palmer will headline the Once Upon A Time show in Sale later this month.

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Mamma Mia! The musical is nearly here

Indiana Hicks, Ashton Hicks and Kayla Holmes are excited for this week’s opening of Mamma Mia! Photo: Supplied

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THE 2022 Australian Esports League Wellington Cup will take place in Sale next month.

Expected to attract competitors and spectators from all over Gippsland and beyond, the event is supported by Wellington Shire Council.

Registrations are now open and participants will compete for prizes across a number of competitions, including Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Rocket League and other fun competitions such as Mario Kart, Halo: Infinite and Just Dance with a combined $1400 prize pool up for grabs.

The event will be held March 12-13 at Sale Memorial Hall in Sale, Victoria.

The games selected for this event cater for all levels of players and are both family friendly.

During selected matches there will be a live broadcast with commentary which will be streamed for audiences to watch.

Registrations are open now at www.ael. org.au/wellington.

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THE wait is almost over for ABBA fans, with the hit musical Mamma Mia! opening in Sale this week.

The musical, staged by the Maffra Dramatic Society, is currently in the final days of rehearsals, with the cast and crew applying the finishing touches to make sure they “wow” local audiences.

The production is being led by director Grant van Brummelen, along with musical director Victoria Shaw, who is conducting a band of 10 local musicians performing ABBA’s songs.

Assistant director of the show, Ally Orr is among those taking part in the rehearsals.

“This last week we have moved into The Wedge theatre and are brushing up on any final touches, creating a truly fun and memorable show!” Ms Orr said.

“I'm so excited for our Gippsland audiences

to see what we have come up with, and the extraordinary talent that we have on-stage!”

Mamma Mia! tells the story of bride-to-be Sophie (Ashton Hicks), who is hoping to learn to true identity of her father before tying the knot on the Greek island of Kalokairi.

Boasting a soundtrack of beloved songs like “Dancing Queen”, “Does Your Mother Know”, “Waterloo” and of course, “Mamma Mia”, the production is shaping up to be a high-energy extravaganza that will leave audiences with the 70s disco hits playing in their heads for days.

Mamma Mia! is showing at The Wedge, Sale from March 3 to March 13.

More information and tickets can be found by visiting thewedge.com.au, or by phoning 5143 3200.

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Pop-up vans prove popular Stefan Bradley DAN Murphy’s in Sale is continuing to partner with food and drink vans to serve the local community.

Longford couple Maree Cooper and John Berber are bringing their food truck Grab&Go Kebabs & Fish N' Chips over to Sale every Thursday from 11am to 8pm, and will be occupying the same spot the Boost Juice Regional pop-up was located.

“Dan Murphy’s are supporting us, we’re supporting them,” Mr Berber said.

“We plan on coming here for as long as they’ll have us.

“Today’s been pretty busy, we’ve seen some regulars.”

Ms Cooper said it was a positive partnership.

“We’re very grateful that Dan Murphy’s let us come here,” she said.

“On other days we’re at Longford Hall on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, unless we do private events.”

“We’re doing the Anzac Airshow in Sale and the All-Ages at the Knob Reserve in Stratford.

“There’s lots of things coming up, and we also did the Timber Festival in Heyfield, so it’s great that events are happening again.

Maree Cooper, Serrin Norris and John Berber at the pop-up van.

“Our kebabs are absolutely delicious, they’re fresh, with generous servings, and the tabouli I make myself, and once you have one I’m sure

Maree Cooper and John Berber were kept busy in Sale.

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you’ll come back!” Dan Murphy’s Sale assistant store manager Brett Schoenmaekers said they started having vans in their car park since before COVID. “We did some events where we had some food vans set up,” Mr Schoenmaekers said.

“And I’ve known John Berber for a long time, and he approached us, and he donates so much to the community.

“So by having him here, he helps the community, so it’s a win-win.”

Mr Schoenmaekers said that the Boost Juice Regional Pop-Up franchisee approached them after they made a post on social media.

“They put a post on Facebook saying they were looking for a place to go to, and a lot of people tagged one of our associates, so they rang us up and asked what we thought, and we had it go ahead.”

“It was going to be two weeks and they were here for a month.”

Dan Murphy’s store manager James Stevens said the Boost Juice pop-up worked well.

“I don’t know the ins and outs of their business, but they were very busy.”

Boost Juice Regional Pop-Up franchisee Rocky Singh said he was really happy with the time they spent in Sale.

“Dan Murphy’s and the customers were really happy as well.”

“We’re in Bairnsdale now, but we’ll be back in Sale in a few weeks.”

MP highlights poor state of Great Alpine Road NATIONALS Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath highlighted the dangerous state of the Great Alpine Road in Gippsland’s high country in State Parliament last week.

Raising the issue on behalf of locals, Ms Bath called out unsatisfactory engineering works, substandard road repairs and poor communication from Regional Roads Victoria.

“The Great Alpine Road is the main thoroughfare connecting Omeo and high-country communities with local health, education and business centres in Bairnsdale, it’s also a

well-worn pathway for tourists," Ms Bath said.

"It’s vital the Andrews government repair and maintain the Great Alpine Road to the highest standard, instead of resourcing only substandard repairs which fail within a few months of completion.

“Residents are tired of the inferior road repairs which no sooner completed, crumble, causing damage to vehicles and compromising driver safety.

“My Nationals colleague Tim Bull regularly raises the state of the Great Alpine Road in State

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Parliament, locals deserve a comprehensive response instead of Labor’s standard lip service.”

Ms Bath called on the state government to ensure that a long-term approach to Name Stone Point be adopted after last year’s works failed.

Ms Bath said frustratingly the continually failing road repairs performed on The Great Alpine Road is not an isolated problem.

If elected to state government this year, Ms Bath said The Nationals would reinstate the successful Country Roads and Bridges Program.

Parks Week is set to be celebrated in Wellington

WELLINGTON Shire's popular parks and open spaces will host a jam-packed calendar of events to celebrate Parks Week from March 5 to 13.

After many of last year's events were held virtually due to COVID, Parks Week 2022 promises kids' entertainment, forest therapy walks, outdoor gym sessions, markets and a music festival.

Wellington Shire Council Mayor Ian Bye encouraged families to take advantage of the fun family-friendly events, most of which are free.

“We're very fortunate to have some incredibly beautiful outdoor spaces, and Parks Week gives people the opportunity to get out and celebrate them,” Cr Bye said.

“It's a great chance to put on your walking or running shoes, get your picnic blanket ready and head down to one of our parks to join an event.”

While some of the events require physical activity such as walking, running, riding or exercise, most of Wellington Shire’s open spaces are accessible for all people, including those with limited mobility or disabilities.

Parks Week events include:  Baby's Day Out in Sale Botanic Gardens with a Frozen theme and visit from Gippsland's own Elsa  Kids’ Day Out at Yarram Memorial Park with The Wiggles theme and Gippsland's own Emma Wiggle  Sale Music Festival at Sale Botanic Gardens  Forest therapy walks with an accredited guide  Outdoor gym sessions at Lake Guthridge led by an Aqua Energy fitness instructor  Wetlands to the Park - run, walk or ride from Yarram Wetlands to Port Albert's Rutter Park  Community markets in Maffra and Rosedale  Tree planting and barbecue at Stratford Apex Park  Kids’ art workshop hosted by Gippsland Art Gallery  Skate demonstration and skateboarding sessions  Sale parkrun events  Nature Culture Plants Parks day for school aged children For a full list of dates, times and locations visit www.wellington.vic.gov.au/parksweek

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‘Sound’ results from VFF AGM THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) last week held its 2020-21 Annual General Meeting (AGM) online, attended by members from across Victoria.

VFF president Emma Germano said the AGM was an opportunity for members to hear from the Organisation about how it managed the financial impacts resulting from the events of the last year and the plans in place to rebound into the future.

“At the VFF, we continue to navigate one of the most challenging periods in our 43-year history. Despite these headwinds, the Organisation has maintained its position as the respected voice of Victorian farmers, helping to position our industry for success,” Ms Germano said.

Ms Germano said the VFF continues to absorb the financial impacts of the pandemic relatively well and the Organisation remains vigilant and financially responsible in these uncertain times.

“The VFF remains in a very sound financial position.”

“Net assets at September 30, 2021 were $38.4 million, and despite the Federation’s operations resulting in a deficit of $305k, this is healthier than the budget deficit estimated at the start of the financial year of $755k and an improvement on the previous year.”

“Once again the cancellation of a number of events and gatherings resulted in impacted costs and lost margins.”

“Rent relief provided to tenants, and the difficulties filling tenancies following the end of a number of leases, saw a decline of $364K in the annual rental revenue from $1,807k in FY20 to $1,443k in FY21.”

“Importantly, government COVID stimulus in the forms of state government land tax relief, and the final stages of the federal government measures, provided some relief.”

“Overall, we are heading in the right direction and focused on expanding our membership base.”

The West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA) has announced a new fund for the region’s irrigators.

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New fund available for the region’s irrigators THE West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA) has announced a new fund for the region’s irrigators.

The fund, named the Irrigation Demonstration Project, is open to all irrigators in Central Gippsland working in all fields of agriculture.

WGCMA Land Programs coordinator Anthony Goode is overseeing the initiative and encouraging irrigators with innovative and efficient solutions to apply.

“This is an opportunity for those working in irrigated agriculture who have ever had an idea

that might have improved efficiency to put that idea to the test and see if it works,” Mr Goode said.

The project is seeking applications that may help achieve the goals of the broader Lake Wellington Land and Water Management Plan, which includes working towards reducing nutrient loads into the Gippsland Lakes, encouraging regional economic growth and reducing greenhouse emissions from irrigation agriculture.

Macalister Irrigation District farmer Liz Shotter is backing the scheme.

“In this day and age, the most dangerous thing

we can do is stay the same and not adapt,” Ms Shotter said.

“Projects such as this provide opportunity to think outside the square and trial projects on a smaller scale before replicating in a greater capacity.”

A total of $54,000 worth of funds are available, which are to be split into at least two projects.

Applications are now open and close on March 18, 2022. Further information on the initiative is available through the WGCMA website at www. wgcma.vic.gov.au.

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The conference will be hosted by ABC's national rural reporter Kath Sullivan, who grew up in Sale.

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Asked what the biggest hurdle was facing Gippsland farmers, Mr Anderson offered.

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Guest speakers from the agribusiness sector will share their experiences at the conference in Sale on Tuesday, March 8.

Wellington Shire Council Mayor Ian Bye said the sector was a major employer and economic contributor to the region.

"Farmers here in Wellington have had everything thrown at them in the last five years, from drought to fire, flood to earthquake, and on top of it a worldwide pandemic," Cr Bye said.

"By bringing the industry together like this, people can share their experiences and learn from others, and they will continue innovating in order to remain strong into the future."

growers, makers and creators to give consumers a recognisable stamp that assures them it’s a genuine Gippsland product they’re buying.

GAgG chair Trent Anderson said he enjoyed listening to farmers, who had extensive experience.

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“It was a complete sell-out of the waitlist and it was very well-received by everyone who attended,” Mr Bush said.

“It was an event for beef and sheep meat producers to access up-to-date information about production issues and also about carbon farming, and an update on the carbon neutrality target by 2030.

"We talked about the advantages of crossbreeding and other issues, it was really quite a diverse program.”

The conference began with the announcement

by National Recovery & Resilience Agency Board member Don Heatley, OAM, of the successful funding application from conference hosts Gippsland Agricultural Group (GAgG) for its $985,000 Recovery and Resilience Centre.

After that it was down to business with a presentation from former NSW Farmer of the Year Nigel Kerin, who shared some revelations:  Climate change is the biggest single driver of profit in his business.  Despite record cattle prices, Mr Kerin contends they have never been cheaper, because there is greater earning capacity on-farm.  The only difference in financing a $2000 steer over a $1000 steer is the interest cost. An extra eight days of weight gain will cover the extra interest.  Ego kills businesses. Mr Kerin never makes a trade unless he has at least four months of feed ahead of him.  You don’t make money out of sheep or cattle, you make money out of grass.

Next, was a Carbon Farmers’ forum featuring Melbourne University academic Richard Eckard, Philip Island grazier and carbon farmer Bob Davie, and Matt Crozier from Cavan Station.

Apparently, there is a small window until 2030 where farmers can benefit from carbon trading, but most agreed that the real benefit in sequestering carbon in the soil comes from better production and water-holding capacity within the soil.

During a dinner after the conference, the 175 guests were joined by the producer of the Network 10 cooking show “Farm to Fork”, Darren Anderson,

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Farming families throughout the country start 2022 with Rural Aid in their corner AUSTRALIA’S most trusted rural charity, Rural Aid, is helping farming families start their year on the right foot.

Rural Aid chief executive officer John Warlters said the charity is standing with the nation’s primary producers as they face weather, pandemic and workforce challenges.

“Members of Rural Aid's 16-strong Mental Health and Wellbeing team are on the ground in bushfire and flood affected parts of Australia, helping farmers get back on their feet,” he said.

Rural Aid counsellors and community representatives have been assisting West Australian

farmers following bushfires, Victorian and South Australian farmers in the wake of freak storms and Queensland farmers after major flooding.

“Rural Aid staff have also been working hard to distribute new water tanks and wooden fence posts to our registered farmers throughout the holiday period,” Mr Warlters said.

Rural Aid is facilitating a water tank rollout across Australia, and a recycled fence post program in Victoria.

“We also have an army of dedicated volunteers, ready and waiting to provide farmers with a helping hand and to support the development of

rural towns, as a part of our national Our Towns program,” he said.

Mr Warlters said the importance of family farms cannot be overstated in 2022.

According to the National Farmers Federation, of the approximately 85,000 farms in Australia, 99 per cent are family owned and operated.

“Family farms are the powerhouses of Aussie agriculture,” Mr Warlters said.

“Supply chains have again been pushed to breaking point in the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“But family farms haven’t missed a beat and

continue to feed the nation with world class produce.

“There is no shortage of fruit, vegetables or meat on our farms. The challenge is ensuring the world class produce grown locally by our farmers finds its way from the farm to the shop shelf without interruption.

“We’re indebted to the agricultural enterprises that feed us all and help keep our economy strong.

"It’s vital we do all we can to keep them surviving and thriving.”

To register as a primary producer with Rural Aid, visit https://www.ruralaid.org.au/

Volunteers called on to grow native seeds

Maffra and Districts Landcare Network has secured a Community Volunteer Grant to help protect local native grasslands.

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MAFFRA and Districts Landcare Network has secured a Community Volunteer Action Grant to help protect local native grasslands.

The grant, funded through the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, will be used to develop a community project where local residents grow native seeds and flora in their own gardens.

Maffra and Districts Landcare member Rachel Steinmann is a proponent of the project.

“What we are inviting people to be part of is growing (native) species with the goal of seed collection and, long term, supporting restorative plantings in the area,” Ms Steinmann said.

Under the project, volunteers will create Seed Production Areas, or SPAs, to produce large quantities of genetically diverse, quality seed from a variety of local plant species, such as those from the Gippsland Red Gum Grassy Woodland and Associated Native Grassland ecosystem.

This seed will, in turn, be used for future restoration plantings. Ms Steinmann already has an area of her front yard dedicated to Gippsland grasses and wildflowers, grown with the assistance of local nurseryman John Topp.

“We have been really fortunate to have John Topp as our plant nurseryman, but he alone can’t save the Gippsland Grassland species,” Ms Steinmann said.

“We need to share the load!”

Those wanting to participate in the project are invited to a propagation day to be held at the Heyfield Resource Centre from 10am to 12pm on Saturday, March 5.

Organisers note that attendees must to be fully vaccinated to enter the Centre.

More information can be found by visiting the Maffra and Districts Landcare Network website at www.mdln.com.au, or by phoning Ms Steinmann on 0417 823 695.

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

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Ausure Insurance Brokers is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join the team at our Sale office.

We are a long-standing business that has been servicing the diverse needs of our clients throughout the Gippsland region and beyond.

Duties include: Assisting with general enquiries both phone and in person, computer data entry, emails and general administration work and assisting brokers prepare submissions.

This is a full-time position which requires: ● Knowledge of computer programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook. ● Good communication skills and presentation ● Accuracy and close attention to detail ● The ability to work to deadlines ● Reliable and punctual attendance to all duties ● Motivation and a positive can-do attitude Training will be provided for specialist system operations.

To apply, please forward your resume to: james.stevens@ausure.com.au

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The Dargo Cemetery Trust is holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday 5 March 2022 commencing at 2pm in the Dargo Public Hall. Members of the public interested in the operation of the cemetery trust and/or those wishing to express their interest in joining the trust, are welcome to attend this public event.

The Dargo Cemetery Trust is also seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who would be interested in becoming honorary trust members. Women and those from a diverse background are actively encouraged to seek appointment.

Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years on the recommendation of the Minister for Health. Cemetery trusts are responsible for the proper and efficient management of the public cemeteries under their control, including planning for future cemeteries services and the preservation of local history.

Being appointed to a cemetery trust provides successful applicants with a unique opportunity to develop their competencies as a board member. The Department of Health provides free governance training to all trust members.

More information about the role of cemetery trust members is available at: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/cemeteries-andcrematoria/class-b-cemetery-trust-appointments To register your interest in applying to be a trust member, please contact the Dargo Cemetery Trust as follows within two weeks of the date of this advertisement: m. 0414 264 862 e: dargocemeterytrust@gmail.com The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. This includes appropriate representation of women, people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and lesbian, F20958 gay, bisexual, gender diverse and intersex people.

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Applications should be POSTED TO: Pharmacy Assistant Findlay & Weymouth Pharmacy 275 Raymond St., Sale Vic., 3850

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Saturday, March 5, 2022 10.30am - 3.30pm

Masonic Hall, 5-7 Marilyn Way, Sale $10.00 Covid guidelines will apply BYO lunch. Tea/Coffee/Morning tea provided.

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

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

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Call for nominations Audit, Risk and Finance Committee Member We are looking for the right person to join our Audit, Risk and Finance Committee to oversee and guide financial and risk governance processes undertaken by Gippsland PHN. A not-for-profit charity, we work at a regional and local level to achieve improved whole of system health care.

This means working with general practice, allied health, aged care, hospitals and other primary and community health providers to drive, support and strengthen primary health in Gippsland to meet the needs of local communities.

We leverage and administer health program funding from a variety of sources to commission flexible services to realise our vision of a measurably healthier Gippsland.

If you are interested in becoming an independent member of our Audit Risk and Finance Committee, we would like to hear from you.

Our preferred areas of interest are risk and information technology.

Skills and experience It is essential that nominations have: • Tertiary qualifications in risk or IT or fields that directly relate to those areas • Ability to demonstrate professional behaviors commensurate with performance requirements for company directors As this position is held within the Gippsland primary health sector, applicants should have knowledge of the sector and be local to Gippsland.

Applications close 5pm Monday 21 March 2022 For full details on how to apply, visit our careers page: www. gphn.org.au/about-us/career and email your CV and letter to: steve.morgan@gphn.org.au, or call 03 5175 5444 for more information.

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February 23, 1951 February 18, 2022 Passed away peacefully at home, aged 70 years.

Cherished wife of Robert Henry (dec.).

Mother of William and Fergus.

Mother-in-law of Jaye and Kate.

Adored Grannie of Teagan, Jennifer, Grace and Jack.

Now you are peacefully sleeping, Away from all the pain.

But the love in our hearts, Will always remain.

Rest in peace, our dearest Mum. Love always, William and Fergus.

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KERR, Peter.

Passed away peacefully at Sale Hospital on February 21, 2022.

Aged 92 years Dearly loved husband of Shirley (dec.).

Loved father and fatherin-law of Christopher (dec), Jennifer, Rosemary and Richard, Angela and BJORKSTEN Andrew. (nee Gardiner), Loved grandfather of Marion Joy. Tania, Brendan, Tom, 31/7/1937 - 20/2/2022 Mark and Lucy.

Passed away peacefully Great grandfather of Jax at home surrounded by and Zoe. her husband Laurie of 62 Special friend of Emily, years and loving family.

Kee-Arn and Peter.

Much loved mother and mother-in-law to: Son of the late Jack and Wendy and Peter Alice Kerr.

Neil and Kerrie Brother of Margaret (dec), Dianne and Chris.

Kevin (dec) and Kathleen.

Loving and p r o u d Brother in law of Marie grandmother of Georgia and Dottie. and Jarrod, Daniel, Anthony and Claire, Scott Forever in our hearts and Natasha, Jordan, Patrick, and Darcy.

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BJORKSTEN (nee Gardiner), Marion Joy. Aged 84.

Loved daughter of Dorrie and Arthur (both dec.).

Loved and loving sister of Elma (dec.), Brian, Helen, Loris and Bruce.

At rest after much suffering.

KERR, Peter.

The president, committee and members of the MFNC regret the passing of Peter Kerr, the last surviving member of our 1948 premiership team.

Peter was a proud member and supporter of the club for over 70 years.

Our thoughts and sympathy are with his family at this sad time.

MAHONEY, John 26/09/1941 - 25/02/2022 In loving memory of John who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Loving husband of Elaine.

Adored father of Shane, BJORKSTEN Donna and Elizabeth. (nee Gardiner), Father-in-law to Phil and Marion Joy. Min. Loved and loving sister of Proud and loving Pop to Brian and Jan. Brooke, Patrick, Ruby, In God's care.

Mitchell, Liam, Kade, Cooper and Koby.

BJORKSTEN, Marion Joy. Forever in our hearts.

Loved and loving sister of Helen, friend of Neil.

Dad RIP A golden heart stopped beating, Hardworking hands at rest, It broke our hearts to see BUCKLEY, Ben. you go, From Benambra.

God only takes the best.

To the Buckley family.

Love Shane Sadly missed. Wonderful man. Ben had a heart as Dad big as Pharlap's.

You held my hand when I Fly High Sky Dog was small, - Denis and Janeane You caught me when I Robertson. fell, You are the hero of my childhood, And my later years as well, DUCK, Lorraine.

Rest peacefully my And every time I think of you, beautiful caring friend.

Deepest sympathy to My heart still fills with Robert, Debbie, Rob, Tim, pride, Though I will miss you Susie and families. always, So sadly missed.

I know you're by my side.

Love Cindy.

Love you forever.

Donna

ANDERSON, Jeanne A much loved family DUCK, Lorraine. member and neighbour So sorry to hear of the passing of Lorraine Duck, for many years. a long time member of the When family chains are SADSAC cycling group.

Our sympathy to all her broken, family and friends.

Nothing is the same, But, as God takes us one From all the members of SADSAC. by one, He links the chain again.

Dad Rest peacefully.

You are so dearly loved and will be sadly missed.

Thanks for your cheeky sense of humour and all our cherished memories.

You are forever in our hearts.

I love you Dad. Liz

Our sincere condolences to Will, Ferg and families.

HALLIDAY, Barrie.

Helena and Stuart Aged 87 years.

ANDERSON, Jeannie Passed away peacefully Central Gippsland Health at Latrobe Regional acknowledges w i t h Hospital on February 21, sadness the passing of 2022.

Jeannie Anderson, former Dearly loved husband of midwife at Central Melva.

Gippsland Health. Jeannie Loved father of Sharon, was a skilled and caring John and Rita. midwife who retained her Much loved Pa of Natalie strong Scottish accent and Adam, Ricky and and referred to the labour Stephanie, Jacqui and ward as the 'Cook House'. Brad. Loved Poppy to She was a well respected Joel, Flynn and Elise. colleague and will be very Adored Great Pa of Blair, much missed.

Our Hunter, Tyler, Lincoln, thoughts are w i t h Axel, Cooper, Carter, Jeannie's family and Karli, and Bubble. friends during this difficult Finally at Peace time.

Forever in our hearts

Pop Our wonderful Pop. With a terrific sense of humour who loved to laugh.

You enjoyed life to the full.

We will miss your smile, your big personality and fun times.

All our love, Brooke and Ben, Ruby and Beau, and Liam

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MAHONEY, John Justice.

Died peacefully at Heyfield Hospital surrounded by his wife Elaine and family.

Loved son of Margaret and Jack Mahony (both dec.).

Brother of Bernard, Margaret and John (Slattery), Mary and Chris (Wheeler), Pat and Trevor (Fogarty), Mick (dec.) and Ellen, Moss and Elaine.

Loved and respected uncle of 22 nieces and nephews.

Always remembered with love.

MAHONEY, John The President and Members of North Gippsland Group of Melbourne Legacy, extend their deepest condolences to Elaine and family on the passing of our comrade John. He was a dedicated member who gave 38 years to Legacy. May he rest in peace. Thank you for your service.

MARTIN, Peter Donald Aged 82 years Passed away 25/2/2022 In loving memory of Peter Martin Much loved husband of Shirley.

Loving father of Colin, Glenn and Jamie.

Father in law to Tracy and Trish.

Loving grandfather to Kane, Ryan, Chris and Braydan.

You will be forever in our hearts and thoughts.

You shared our lives and troubles, The laughter and the tears, You gave us loving friendship, Through all the loving years.

RIP MARTIN, Peter Passed away 23/2/2022 Loved brother-in-law to Hazel and Ray (dec.)

Millier.

Cheeky loved uncle to Kevin, Kerrie, Sandra, Noel, Marilyn, Ian, Susie, Colin and families.

Our families have celebrated many happy times together, you will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts and love go to Shirley, Colin, Glen, Jamie and families.

Pop We knew so little that morning, That God would call your name, In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same.

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POPE, Brian Richard.

26/11/1981 - 21/2/2022 Aged 40 years.

Loving and cherished son of David and Debbie.

Loving grandson of Betty and Royce Spencer, (dec.) and Jack and Mim (Frances) Pope (both dec.).

Loving brother and brother-in-law of Billie Jo, Geoff, Warren (dec.), MORGAN, John Michael. Shauna, Adam, Lareena, Alan, Megan and Nathan.

'Morgs', 'The Captain' Passed away peacefully Loving uncle to Chelsea, on February 26, 2022 at Cayden, Kiera, Mason and Lucas. home, aged 70 years.

Much loved husband of Suddenly taken from us Wendy.

Incredible father of Jy and A large hole you have left in our hearts, Bree.

Now your pain has Father-in-law of Leah.

Adored Poppie of Ivy, stopped, But now our tears are Adam and Arley.

Wonderful 'John' to falling like rain.

Always remembered by all Eamon.

Devoted son of Shirley who loved and knew him.

Loved and always in our and Martin (dec.).

Loving brother to Laureen, hearts Jennifer and David (dec.). Mum, Dad and families xxoo My amazing man John.

Thank you for our 46 In loving memory of a years of love and great brother and uncle. togetherness in marriage, The day we got the news for the great times, great that you had passed friends and incredible away, A part of us went with you family we created.

Your support and love for on that horrible day. all of us has been We will never understand unending and I remain in the how's or why's. awe of your strength and In our hearts we know you determination whilst living are still alive with us in with cancer for the past 11 Spirit.

Our Cherished memories years.

I knew this probably of laughter and joy we meant I would lose you have will always stay. one day, but in my heart, Now you can rest easy and take your bike for a I will love you forever. long ride, and catch that Love Wendy. big fish.

We love you and we will John, never forget you We miss you so much but are truly thankful for the Forever in our hearts Billie Chelsea and wonderful times we had Geoff, Cayden together.

GO DOGGIES Thank you for being an amazing Dad and the best Brian (Popey).

Poppie.

We love you to the moon Adored son, brother and uncle. and back to our place.

Love Jy, Leah, Eamon, Don't think of him as gone away, Ivy and Adam.

His journey's just begun, To our wonderful Dad and Life holds so many facets this earth is only one.

Poppie.

We will forever miss your Just think of him as love, quick wit and the resting from the sorrows humour you brought to and the tears, in a place of warmth and comfort, our lives every day.

You taught me to lead where there are no days with kindness and to and years. chase everything I Think how he must be wishing that we could wanted.

Because of this support, know today, I now have the most How nothing but our amazing little man, who of sadness can really pass course, adores his Poppie away.

And think of him as living more than anything else!

Thanks for the endless in the hearts of those he milkshakes, chocolate, touched……. ice-cream and iPad time. For nothing loved is ever We love you to the moon lost and he was loved so much. and back to our place.

Love always Shauna and Love Bree and Arley.

Keira.

MORGAN, John Much loved brother-in-law of Russell and Sharon and special uncle to Matthew, Rebecca and Ciara.

Forever in our hearts.

MORGAN, John.

John enriched our lives with his generosity, knowledge and strong sense of humour. He was our painter, entertainer, dancer, historian, time keeper and travel companion. Words cannot express our sadness at this time and we miss him so much already.

Much loved brother-in-law of Leanne and Peter.

Beloved uncle of Jack, Will and their partners.

Forever in our hearts

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Adored and loved uncle.

We had a wonderful uncle, One who never really grew old.

His smile was made of sunshine, And his heart of solid gold.

His eyes were as bright as shining stars, And in his cheeks fair roses you see.

We had a wonderful uncle, And that's the way it will always be.

But take heed, because, He's still keeping an eye on all of us, So, let's make sure he will like what he sees.

We love you!

Love always Keira, Mason, Lucas, Chelsea and Cayden.

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KERR Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mr Peter Kerr will be offered at St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Pearson St, Sale TODAY (Tuesday March 1, 2022), commencing at 2pm.

At the conclusion of mass the cortege will leave the Church for the Maffra Lawn Cemetery.

Please join Peter's family for refreshments at the Maffra Football Club following the burial service.

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POPE For funeral arrangements for Mr Brian Richard Pope, please check our website or phone:

RADFORD For funeral arrangements for Mr Roy Kenneth Radford, please check our website or phone:

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Thinking of you every day Mum. You are missed so much.

Loving daughter, Jenny and Dean.

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

RADFORD, Roy Kenneth.

5/6/1934 - 25/2/2022 In loving memory of Roy Passed away peacefully on Friday February 25, 2022 at Wilson Lodge Nursing Home.

Aged 87.

Beloved son of Charles and Ida Radford (both dec.).

Cherished by his wife Ruby (dec.).

Loving father to children John and Tania (dec.).

Father-in-law to Jannet And grandfather to Katelyn and Jonathon.

MARTIN In accordance with his wishes, a private cremation will be held for Mr Peter Donald Martin.

A loving husband, a loved father, a great friend.

MORGAN For funeral arrangements 'We'll miss his funny for Mr John Michael stories and long phone Morgan, please check our calls. Lots of memories website or phone: left to be cherished'.

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ANDERSON (nee Boyd) A memorial service for Mrs Jeane Anderson will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street, Sale at 1pm on MONDAY (March 7, 2022).

A private cremation will precede this service.

HALLIDAY A private funeral service for Mr Barrie Halliday WAS HELD.

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Junior driver Riley Callow competing in his first hillclimb. Photograph: Contributed

MAHONEY In memory of our nephew. Requiem Mass for the Anne and Dawn, cousin of Repose of the soul of Mr Belinda and Fiona (dec.). John Justice Mahoney will be offered at St Michael's Catholic Church, George St, Heyfield on THURSDAY (March 3rd, 2022) commencing 1pm.

At the conclusion of Mass the cortege will leave the Church for the Heyfield Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made In loving memory of our to the Breast Cancer Network Australia.

Brother If we could bring you back Please see our website again, for Livestream details.

For one more hour or day, We'd express all our unspoken love, We'd have countless things to say.

If we could bring you back again, We'd say we treasured you, And that your presence in BJORKSTEN (nee Gardiner) our lives, Meant more than we ever The funeral service for Mrs Marion Joy Bjorksten knew.

If we could bring you back will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley again, To tell you what we Street, Sale at 1pm on THURSDAY (March 3, should, You'd know how much we 2022), followed by burial at the Sale Lawn missed you now, And if we could, we Cemetery. would.

Fly high and free in Please see our website for Livestream details. paradise, brother.

I hope you found peace.

Love Reena, Megan, Alan and Nathan.

MORGAN, John.

Sale College mourns the passing of our much loved former colleague. We will forever miss the staffroom banter.

Our thoughts go out to Wendy, Bree and Jy.

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12/11/1971 - 25/2/2019 Bro and Son, It's been three years since you've been gone. It still hurts every day, knowing we'll never see you again.

We miss and love you so much.

Love from Mum, your sister Kirsty, brothers Andrew and Donny, and your nieces and nephews.

MADELEY, Patricia (Trish) 30/6/53 - 28/2/2021 Our Dancing Queen, it's been a year since you passed over and life will never be as it was. The celebrations, big or small, the holidays, the beach, the family meals, the daily chats, nothing is the same. Your love, support, guidance and advice will be missed forever.

Love Denis, Steve, Cindy, Loz, Brad and Nanny's little men, Johnny, Sebastian and Alfred.

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Series opener of hillclimb is a real winner THE Maffra and District Car Club recently opened its season of the Boisdale Hillclimb Series.

More than 85 drivers from across Gippsland gathered to compete on the 'Short Track' version of the gravel race surface, measuring 780 metres.

The season opening meeting also welcomed some new members to the club, including junior competitors eager to give the senior drivers a run for their money.

It was to be a battle of the buggies for the majority of the day between Kerran Pridmore, Anthony Kovco and Matt Muir, with little separating the three drivers after eight runs.

Pridmore was victorious in the end with a time of 40.23 seconds, over Kovco with 41.40 and Muir with 42.93 seconds.

Junior drivers also performed well, with Cooper Clutterbuck outright fastest over Damon Brady and Leiarna Jones.

Henry Myers and first time racer Riley Callow also drove well throughout the event.

In the ladies division, Natalie Mayall gained first place with a time of 47.78 seconds over Lauren Britton with 48.25.

Third position in the ladies class was first time driver Ebony Whittaker driving a Toyota Corolla powered by a Holden V8 engine - with a respectable time of 55.27 seconds.

The next Boisdale Hillclimb is to be held Sunday, April 3, with this meeting also to be in 'Short Track' format.

Further information is available at www.madcc.com.au

Boisdale Hillclimb, results, Sunday, February 20 Senior drivers

Class A: C DuVe 47.98, D Clutterbuck 48.73, R Myers 54.41 Class B: N Seymour 46.05, Spider Anderson 46.65, A Britton 46.89 Class C: Jim Forsyth 47.86, Jack Forsyth 48.00, P Willoughby 48.20 Class D: R Cannon 46.89, Britney Jones 47.49, C Mayall 48.93 Class E: D Adams 49.36, R Austin 50.25, B Gibson 51.52 Class F: K Wain 44.86, R Renooy 47.93, D Saddington 47.59 Class G: Peter Bartlett 51.60 Class H: Chris Haagsma 49.97 Class I: M Johnstone 44.74, J Allen 47.77, A Hunt 48.50 Class K: K Pridmore 40.23, A Kovco 41.40, M Muir 42.93 Ladies Class: N.Mayall 47.78, L Britton 48.25, E Whittaker 55.27

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Class A: C Clutterbuck 50.06, H Myers 51.32, R Schultz 51.51 Class B: L Jones 50.69, B Hamilton 50.85,T Jones 52.26 Class C: Charlotte Jones 55.95 Class D: Avery Cannon 55.14 Class E: D Brady 50.55, M Austin 54.95, F Schmidt 55.04 Class H: Dodge Small 53.34 Class I: Thomas Hunt 51.63 Class K: Riley Callow 51.33

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Porky’s display fabulous form Laurie Smyth

PORKY'S got the points when they defeated Phoenix/C.A.T.’s 9-7 in the latest round of Sale Touch.

In a game that had excitement and entertainment from the opening seconds after Carl Muir made the first try of the game for Phoenix/C.A.T.’s, Porky’s Leigh Mawley then replied with a very quick try.

This was the setting for the remainder of the game.

At half time Porky’s led with six tries to three with the final score nine to seven.

Porky’s Dai Rushdi was the top scorer for the round with four tries for Porky’s. Mawley and David Ropeti each scored two with Steve Wright crossing for one.

Phoenix has the team of mixed ages and abilities with the young Laskowski players dominating with two tries: one each to Arora and Marinda.

Other scorers were Kerry Shotter and Kyung Stewart with one each. Muir went on and added two to his opening try.

Best players were Rushdi, Stewart, Mawley,

Phoenix player Kate Laskowski gets ready to receive a pass from Kyung Stewart.

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Marinda Laskowski and Anouk Meereboer with Alana Ogilvy winning the encouragement award.

IN another even contest, Longford Trailer Hire defeated Mustangs 8-5.

At half-time Longford led 5-2 and then in the second-half each team scored just three.

Longford have a very even team with eight individual players scoring in Oscar Crunden-Smith, Kyle Grummisch, Jack Love, Rhiannon Massey, Jack Neal, Brysen Nottle and Brodie Towers.

This was Nottle’s first game for this season.

Jordan Frend top scored for the Mustangs with two tries. Nathan Howarth, Ryan Rosenberger, and Karl Colman each made one.

Best players were Ryan Rosenberger, Oscar Crunden-Smith, Neale, Nicola Rosenberger, and Massey.

THE Drop Kicks continued with their winning ways when they defeated the Pink Panthers 8-2.

At half-time they led 4-1 and this score was repeated in the second-half.

The scoring was shared by six players with only two players scoring two tries each.

Scorers were Andrew Campbell and Alicia Kingi with two each. Tawh Ashby, Niome Greig, Leigh Taiapa and TJ Sturmey each scored one.

Riley Forde and Benjamin King each scored one try for the Pink Panthers.

Best players were Leigh Taiapa, Nigel Shaw, Ashby, Kingi and Mia Van de Vyver.

Tomorrow night’s games at 6.30pm see Longford Trailer Hire play Pink Panthers [referee Mustangs] and Porky’s play The Drop Kicks [referee Phoenix].

At 7.20pm Mustangs play Phoenix [referee Longford].

The ladder following round four has The Drop Kicks on top with 12 points and a percentage of 262.5, followed by Longford Trailer Hire (10 points and 127.8 per cent), Porky’s (seven points and 82.8 per cent), Mustangs (six and 72.7 per cent), Phoenix/C.A.T.’s (five and 70.6 per cent) and Pink Panthers (five and 69.6 per cent).

The Annual Sale Touch Knockout will be held on April 9-10 at Stephenson Park, with 60 teams expected to visit Sale for this event.

Monash, Latrobe and Melbourne Universities will be sending teams to compete for the prize money on offer. Ballarat Touch has been attending the event since its inception and will also be attending.

The Saturday competition will be Men’s and Women’s divisions, Sunday is the Mixed division competition.

Phone Laurie on 0419 132 824 for more details.

Tennis aces shine in championships

Wellington Gippsland Tennis Association Championship Open Womens Singles winner Jess Board and runner-up Jayme Waites.

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THE 2021/22 Wellington Gippsland Tennis Association Championships were completed on Sunday.

A field of more than 80 junior and senior players competed in perfect tennis conditions at Sale Tennis Club.

This was a great turnout and marks a continuation of the revival of the WGTA Championships as players and organisers strive to make the Association Championships the prestigious event that it was for so many years.

The highlight of the morning’s junior events was the 12 and Under Singles with Josiah Levchenko and Dylan Board playing another epic final with Levchenko finally coming out the winner 6-4.

Both players have developed their tennis and a long rivalry will surely push them to continue the improvement.

In the 10 and Under Boys, Judah Levchenko won an entertaining match against Henry Seeber, coming out on top 6-4.

Louis Lazzaro had a successful championships taking out the 14 and Under Singles and then paired with Dylan Board to take out the 14 and Under Doubles.

In the Open Women’s Singles, Jess Board from Sale was looking to return to the Honour Board after being edged out last year by Stephanie Barnett from Bairnsdale.

Her opponent in the final was another Bairnsdale player Jamye Waites, who played great tennis to win through to the final. The final was a high quality match with Board overcoming her opponent in straight sets.

In the Open Men’s Singles, Mitch Allman was looking to defend the title he has held continuously since 2017. This year would prove to be his most difficult defence yet as he took on Daniel Storman from Bairnsdale.

Playing before an enthralled crowd the tennis was the best played on showcourt one since the last pro-circuit event in 2008, Allman took the first set 7-5 but Storman hit back taking the second set 6-4.

The third set was decided by a super tiebreak which Allman eventually took out 10-8, giving him five titles in a row.

In the 18 and Under Girls Singles, Jess Board was looking for her second doubles title after winning both Open and Girls singles titles in 2019.

Her opponent in the final was Mia Goold, who

WELLINGTON GIPPSLAND TENNIS ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS Event

Winners

Runners-up

Jess Board

Jayme Waites

Mitch Allman

Daniel Storman

Sarah Luke & Mia Goold

Jayme Waites & Masami Goold

Mitch Allman & Josh Kennedy

Daniel Storman & Mark Kennedy

Emma Best

Debbie Iseppi

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Mark Kennedy

Cordell Vollemaere

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Damien Theobl & Robin Lowe

Lachlan Coleman & Peter Nissen

Family Doubles

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Nick Board & Andrew Nicholas

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18 & Under Girls Singles

Jess Board

Mia Goold

18 & Under Doubles

Jack Dennis & Eve Morecombe

Ava Kuch & Colby Dennis

16 & Under Singles

Josiah Levchenko

Finn McDonald

16 & Under Doubles

Abby Board & Jack Dennis

Jess Board & Colby Dennis

Emma Best

Krista Walpole

14 & Under Girls Singles 14 & Under Boys Singles

Louis Lazzaro

Riley Nicholas

14 & Under Doubles

Dylan Board & Emma Best

Louis Lazzaro & Charlotte Board

12 & Under Singles

Josiah Levchenko

Dylan Board

12 & Under Doubles

Josiah Levchenko & Dylan Morris

Judah Levchenko & Roger Sears

10 & Under Singles

Judah Levchenko

Henry Seeber

10 & Under Doubles

Judah Levchenko & Jack Bartlett

Henry Seeber & Bruce Sears

has been playing some outstanding tennis at senior level. However, despite Goold putting up a very determined fight, Board prevailed in straight sets.

The event was most fortunate to have Wellington Gippsland Tennis Association life member Gregor McNaughton on hand to present the trophies.

McNaughton has had a more than 40-year involvement with the association and is still passionate about tennis within the region.

It was a treat, especially for the younger players, to have him on hand for the presentations.

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Lizards break winning drought Liam Durkin

IT WAS pandemonium at Sale Oval last Saturday, as Longford broke through for not only their first win of the season in the Sale-Maffra Cricket Association, but their first in nearly 800 days.

The sentimental favourites of the SMCA were able to enjoy their moment in the sun, celebrating a win and momentarily putting to rest more than two years of struggle.

How much the world has changed in the time Longford last enjoyed the spoils of victory was possibly best summed up by the fact COVID was only just being detected when the Lizards won their previous game on December 21, 2019.

JAKE Wynd was the hero for Longford.

The big-hitting right hander blasted 97 from 91 balls, as the Lizards closed at 8/224 after being sent in by Sale.

Coming in at first drop, Wynd started watchfully and found a willing ally in Ash Vogt, who helped him in a 109-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

Vogt played a busy hand of 52 from 62 balls, while Wynd continued, with back-to-back sixes in the 26th over highlighting his innings.

The pair took the Longford score to 162 before Wynd was dismissed with 11 overs to go.

All in all, he hit seven fours and clubbed three sixes in his effort as the Swans used eight bowlers to try and curb his influence.

From there, Vogt and the tail took the score past 220.

Brody Dobson and Andrew Nicholas led the bowling for Sale, taking 3/29 and 2/27 respectively.

With a realistic shot at victory, Longford new ball bowler Mitch Floyd got the Lizards away to a dream start, dismissing stand-in Sale captain Ben Jones in the first over.

By the third over Sale was 2/22 and Floyd had another scalp in his pocket after bowling Hayden Glover.

Wynd was introduced into the attack and had an immediate impact, taking two wickets in his first over.

Sale wicketkeeper Nathan Massey and Michael O’Brien combined for a 57-run partnership, but Floyd swung momentum back Longford’s way by picking up the wicket of O’Brien for 26.

Massey and Matt Raidal then put on a partnership of 55, and with both batsman set, either one of them loomed as the match winner.

At 5/152 with 12 overs to go it was game on, however, Wynd found the breakthrough the Lizards desperately needed, bowling Massey for 70 to take his third wicket for the game and see Longford on course for victory - some days you just can’t put a foot wrong.

Raidal followed a short time later for 27 from 35 balls, falling victim to the man who seemed to have the golden arm in Floyd.

Longford pressed on, and with victory now clearly in sight, focused entirely on taking the remaining three wickets.

A run-out to Jayden Taylor added to the performance in the field, as Floyd did the job with the ball, taking two more wickets to see Sale bowled out for 170.

Floyd finished with 6/57, with his haul especially noteworthy as five of his six wickets were either bowled or lbw.

The other Floyd, Lachlan, kept things tidy at the other end, only going for 27 from eight overs. Wynd ended with 3/34.

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ROUND 13 FIRST GRADE LONGFORD DEFEATED SALE LONGFORD M Floyd .................c W McKenzie b A Nicholas.......... 12 J Heywood............c M Raidal b L Carman ....................8 J Wynd ..................b M O’Brien.....................................97 W White.................c M Raidal b B Dobson ....................5 A Vogt....................run out (B Jones)............................52 L Floyd ..................c L Carman b B Dobson ................15 C Osborne ............b B Dobson.......................................8 S Lucas-Laws.......st N Massey b A Nicholas ................3 L Knight.................not out ...............................................8 S Smith .................not out ...............................................3 Extras.................... ........................................................16 Total (45.0 overs) .. ...................................................8/224 Bowling: A Nicholas 7-0-2-27, L Carman 4-0-1-18, B Dobson 9-1-3-29, B Jones 8-0-0-35, H Glover 4-0-0-23, R Sudan 3-0-0-29, M Raidal 5-0-0-27, M O’Brien 5-0-1-29.

SALE B Jones.................b M Floyd ........................................ 10 H Glover................b M Floyd ..........................................3 N Massey..............b J Wynd.........................................70 L Carman..............b J Wynd......................................... 11 W McKenzie..........c W White b J Wynd .........................0 M O’Brien..............b M Floyd ........................................26 M Raidal................lbw b M Floyd..................................27 L Mowat ................run out (J Taylor).............................12 R Sudan................lbw b M Floyd....................................1 A Nicholas.............c S Lucas-Laws b M Floyd...............5 B Dobson..............not out ...............................................0 Extras.................... ..........................................................5 Total (37.4 overs)..........................................................170 Bowling: M Floyd 8.4-0-6-57, L Floyd 8-2-0-27, J Wynd 9-1-3-34, C Osborne 9-0-0-41, J Taylor 3-0-0-11.

STRATFORD DEFEATED BUNDALAGUAH BUNDALAGUAH J Langshaw...........c S Anstee b Z Waixel ....................22 K O’Reilly ..............c S Williams b J Tatterson...............71 M Dowsett.............run out...............................................5 S Spoljaric.............c N French b J Tatterson.................66 S Bedggood..........not out .............................................14 T O’Reilly...............not out ...............................................3 Extras.................... ..........................................................7 Total (44.0 overs) ......................................................4/188 Bowling: S Pendergast 6-0-0-14, Z Waixel 9-0-1-36, S Williams 6-1-0-26, J Tatterson 9-0-2-38, J Rietschel 9-1-0-46, S Anstee 5-0-0-23.

STRATFORD L Bolton.................st N Hibbins b S Bedggood............37 T Tatterson ............not out ...........................................109 J Tatterson.............lbw b S Spoljaric...............................6

the significance of what happened on the weekend might mark the first step in a journey that sees the Lizards enjoy brighter days ahead.

Since making finals in 2017/18 it has indeed been a tough slog for the Lizards, who not only didn’t win a match last season but had only won two games in four seasons up until last Saturday.

To their credit, they have continued to stick it out in what has been a strong show of character.

Lesser clubs would have simply turfed it in and played B Grade years ago.

In planning for the future Longford might be aided by developments at Stephenson Park, making it an attractive place to play, as well as the likelihood of international borders reopening in time for next season, allowing them to recruit players to complement what is already there.

MAFFRA won via Duckworth-Lewis.

The Eagles needed 146 off 25 overs against Collegians, and got them eight wickets down.

Before rain hit at Cameron Sporting Complex, College batted first and made 9/209 from their allotted 45 overs.

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B Channing...........b N Whitford ....................................19 J Rietschel ............c H Wrigglesworth b S Spoljaric ......6 C Aurisch...............not out ...............................................4 Extras.............................................................................15 Total (43.4 overs) .. ...................................................4/196 Bowling: N Whitford 7.4-0-1-30, G Munasinghe 8-0-0-33, S Spoljaric 9-0-2-25, C Lay 2-0-0-16, S Bedggood 9-0-1-32, M Dowsett 2-0-0-20, B Smith 3-0-0-20, T O’Reilly 3-0-0-16.

ROSEDALE-KILMANY DREW BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG ROSEDALE-KILMANY A Diamond............b S May.............................................9 B McDonald..........c K Randle b C Hughes ...................5 M Walters ..............c T Langshaw b C Hughes ..............2 R Diamond............b L Howard .......................................0 J Diamond.............run out (M Lobley, L Hurst).............14 A Wright.................not out .............................................18 D Rowley...............b C Hughes.....................................18 T Love ...................b L Hurst ...........................................3 B Reid ...................run out (T Langshaw, L Hurst) .........2 Extras.............................................................................13 Total (37.0 overs).........................................................8/84 Bowling: M Knobel 6-0-1-16, J Farrell 9-1-3-21, J Davis 9-4-3-15, D Griffiths 9-4-2-17, B Durrant 8.4-2-1-17.

BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG M Roberts .............not out ...............................................2 S Noble .................not out ...............................................2 Extras...............................................................................0 Total (1,4 overs) .... .......................................................0/4 Bowling: D Rowley 1-0-0-2, B Reid 0.4-0-0-2.

MAFFRA DEFEATED COLLEGIANS COLLEGIANS M Nicholls .............b D Griffiths.......................................6 J Malone ...............run out (J Davis) .............................12 A Burgiel ...............c B Durrant b J Farrell ....................92 H Anderson...........c B Durrant b J Davis........................5 T Morrison.............b B Durrant .......................................3 Stuart Anderson....b J Farrell ........................................55 Sam Anderson......c J Davis b C Hennig......................18 J McGuiness.........b C Hennig........................................3 T Dessent .............not out ...............................................3 H Holmes..............run out (C Hennig)............................1 Extras............................................................................. 11 Total (45.0 overs) .. ...................................................9/209 Bowling: J Farrell 9-0-2-52, D Griffiths 3-0-1-12, B Durrant 9-1-1-25, J Davis 9-0-1-22, B Lanigan 5-0-0-32, L Hopkins 5-0-0-30, C Hennig 5-0-2-33.

MAFFRA B Sly......................run out (J Malone, H Anderson).......6 L Hopkins..............c J Malone b D McGuiness..............0 J Rurawhe.............b Stuart Anderson ............................6 N Wozniak.............lbw b M Nicholls..............................17 J Davis ..................st J Malone b Sam Anderson.........46 B Lanigan..............c & b M Nicholls..............................17

Anderson led the way for the visitors, with the former scoring 92 from 90 balls and the latter 55.

Josh Farrell and Cal Hennig chipped in with two wickets each for Maffra.

The Eagles got to 1/20 after five overs when it started raining, meaning they essentially had 20 overs to make 126 when the calculation was made.

Maffra secured the win with three balls to spare, as Josh Davis scored 46 from 34 balls and Cooper Bailey 20 from 19 to see the Eagles over the line.

STRATFORD sewed up top spot.

The Redbacks ensured they would finish the regular season as minor premier after defeating Bundalaguah in a high scoring match at Col Wigglesworth Oval.

The top-of-the-table clash lived up to a match of its billing, as the Bulls closed at 4/188.

Kyle O’Reilly top-scored with 71 while Steve Spoljaric continued to do Steve Spoljaric things, making 66 from 74.

Jack Tatterson had some success with the ball for Stratford, taking 2/38.

Cousin Taylor Tatterson then produced arguably the innings of his career, as he saw his

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B Harrington..........c T Morrison b Sam Anderson .........2 C Bailey.................c J McGuiness b Stuart Anderson.20 B Durrant...............not out ...............................................9 C Hennig...............not out ...............................................1 Extras.............................................................................22 Total (24.3 overs) ......................................................8/146 Bowling: J McGuiness 5-0-0-25, D McGuiness 2-0-1-12, Stuart Anderson 5-0-2-22, H Anderson 4.3-0-0-30, M Nicholls 5-0-2-27, Sam Anderson 3-0-2-27.

SECOND GRADE ROUND 13

Longford 92 (A Tyson 22, J Sharma 4/16, J Duffield 3/24) lost to Sale 3/96 (M Jackson 39no, W Hector 27, S Jago 20, M McMaster 2/17).

Stratford 6/162 (L Channing 64, B Dekkers 46no, D Devisser 24, J Lenehan 2/26) defeated Bundalaguah 84 (E Aponso 30, N Bennett 4/12, R Van Berkel 3/22, J Boyd 2/12).

Collegians 6/113 (G Wells 30, L Panwar 29, W Sutton 20no, C Francis 2/13) defeated Maffra 7/75 (M Foster 2/9, C Malone 2/13).

Boisdale-Briagolong 34 (R Smith 5/5) lost to Heyfield 1/35 (T Birss 23no).

THIRD GRADE ROUND 13

Maffra 7/148 (B Robbins 42, J Scicluna 36, L Goodwin 3/27, M Edgar 2/27) defeated Rosedale-Kilmany 9/89 (L Stuckey 44, J Anderson 3/26, D Anderson 2/19, V Vb 2/22).

Stratford 85 (R Marsden 20, B Gieschen 3/33, W Gray 2/8, S Breddels 2/9) lost to Bundalaguah 8/86 (J Powell 36, N Thomas 4/13, Y Sachar 2/27).

Collegians 9/182 (S Callahan 56, D Bird 23, H Singh 3/12, J John 2/31) defeated Sale 101 (A Clissold 39, C Fry 21, D Bird 5/16, S Callahan 2/14).

Wurruk bye.

FOURTH GRADE ROUND 13

Heyfield 7/157 (D Stokes 43, G Synnott 31, J Burton 21, G Hickey 2/17, J Scicluna 2/21) defeated Bundalaguah Yaks 5/107 (G Hickey 28, C Berryman 2/13, T Sunderman 2/30).

Longford 9/112 (J Neesham 20, C Young 2/3, S Breddels 2/28) lost to Wurruk 5/115 (L Dabkowski 40no, A Tilley 34).

Sale 132 (K Bruce 48, G Ingram 27, K Grattan 3/19, R Sutton 2/2) lost to Collegians 7/134 (J Foat 53 ret no, L Davine 21, R Jones 3/8, G Ingram 2/31).

Bundalaguah Bulls 110 (B Bronts 30, T Horan 24no, K Hahn 5/29, G McGrath 3/17) lost to Rosedale-Kilmany 2/113 (D Ross 42, G Kinnish 33no).

Stratford 7/134 (J Devisser 50 ret no, D Cartwright 41, L Heyne 3/8, H Sellings 3/16) defeated Maffra 96 (M Shaw 2/8, M Pendergast 2/11, D Cartwright 2/21).

Nambrok defeated Boisdale-Briagolong on forfeit.

beloved Redbacks to victory in the 44th over with an unbeaten 109.

Tatterson batted through the entire innings, firstly partnering with Lewis Bolton in a 92-run stand, before doing the bulk of the scoring with the rest of the middle order. Bolton proved a good foil, making 37 from 47 balls on route to a six wicket win.

Spoljaric took 2/25 for Bundalaguah.

WET weather spoilt the match between RosedaleKilmany and Boisdale-Briagolong.

The contest ended in a draw after the visiting Warriors made 8/84 batting first in a match reduced to 37 overs-a-side.

Connor Hughes took 3/24 for the Saints, who then only faced 1.4 overs before the umpires called a halt to play. The outcome dampened the occasion for Louis Howard, in what was his 100th A Grade match for Boisdale-Briagolong.

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Pendles impresses in Morwell Liam Durkin

GIPPSLAND footy fans were treated to AFL action in Morwell last Friday, as Hawthorn and Collingwood came to the region for a practice match.

The Hawks and Magpies played a six-quarter game that saw both sides bring a surplus of players to have a run on the Morwell Recreation Reserve.

There was a strong Gippsland lineage to the day, with a number of Hawthorn and Collingwood players and officials having ties to the area.

Sale export and Magpies games record holder Scott Pendlebury returned to the ground that forged part of his football journey during his days for Gippsland Power - including their premiership in 2005.

A healthy crowd came to Morwell for the match, which was put on free of charge, with a gold coin donation appreciated to support the CWA Central Group.

Both teams had no shortage of star players present, with Pendlebury adding to a Collingwood line-up that included Steele Sidebottom and Brodie Grundy.

Hawthorn had Brownlow Medallist Tom Mitchell, captain Ben McEvoy and highly-touted midfielder Jaeger O’Meara all playing.

The game itself was nothing to ride home about, as it became clear relatively early in the piece the purpose of the match was to get players conditioned for the real season due to begin in a matter of weeks.

Those watching with any knowledge of football could tell the game was glorified match simulation, with players given more space than they usually

Collingwood captain and Sale export Scott Pendlebury glides through the midfield during the practice match at Morwell on Friday.

Photograph: Liam Durkin would when premiership points are at stake, and some experimentation seeing players trialled in a variety of positions.

Pendlebury played loose across half-back and

was often seen directing traffic for players further up the ground.

With the Magpies in a rebuilding phase under new coach Craig McRae, it would not be at all

surprising if Pendlebury takes on a similar role to what Luke Hodge did in his final days at the Brisbane Lions playing as a mentor to some of the Collingwood up-and-comers.

Collingwood’s efficiency going inside 50 saw them skip to a 13.2 (80) to 3.8 (26) lead at half-time.

Pies livewire Jamie Elliott kicked five goals in the first three quarters, and fans caught their first glimpse of prized recruit Nick Daicos.

Spectators also saw Collingwood ruckman Mason Cox make quite the impression, sporting a new pair of sporting goggles for the first time.

Cox has been permitted to wear the goggles due to complications wearing contacts following a variety of eye operations.

Although their lead was substantial, the scoreboard served no great purpose as Collingwood put its entire senior team on ice at half-time.

The second half turned into a dull exhibition of VFL players running around in chilly conditions trying to impress.

By the end of the fourth quarter most of the crowd had dissipated, and by the sixth quarter, there wasn’t even proper umpires officiating the match.

Just like country footy, no one seemed to pay much attention to the twos, who just like countless reserves players across Gippsland on a Saturday, had the end of their game umpired by club umpires from Hawthorn and Collingwood respectively.

With the scoreboard of no significance at this point, the ‘match’ actually ended in a draw after Hawthorn levelled scores at 141-all with 20 seconds remaining.

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