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Deceased fish washed onto the foreshore at Loch Sport.

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THE town of Loch Sport has been left concerned and bemused after witnessing thousands of dead fish along the Lake Victoria foreshore.

The incident occurred on Thursday, March 31 and saw numerous species of fish appear floating in the water, or washing-up on the sand.

The fish kill also impacted black eels and mussels, with the latter causing a stench.

Loch Sport resident Peter Calabro was first made aware of the incident around 10.30am.

“I normally just go for a walk down the jetty and the boat ramp,” Mr Calabro said.

“I had a look (there) and then I just see dead, floating fish everywhere. There was all sorts – there was brim, there was flathead, dead flounder, and lots of (smaller) sardine-types of fish.”

Mr Calabro also noted the peculiar behaviour of the fish that were still alive.

“Around the jetties, you could see them with

their heads up as if they were gasping, trying to collect oxygen,” he said.

Evidence of the fish kill was still visible the day after the incident, with the Gippsland Times witnessing dead fish in the shallow water and the lingering birdlife.

The event was concentrated around the western end of the Loch Sport foreshore, with waters to the east being unaffected.

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Seaspray’s fantastic achievers

THE last few months have seen the Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) involved in the recognition and promotion of the role women play in lifesaving and the community.

In January, the club, supported by Gippsland Women's Health, GippSport, Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault and Wellington Care Partnerships, hosted an outdoor screening of the movie Girls Can't Surf.

The screening was coordinated by youth member Courtney McDonough as part of her Gold YIPS (Youth Involvement Program) Award and focused on gender equality in the sport of surfing.

International Women's Day saw two members receive Outstanding Women in Lifesaving Awards, with Vicki Miller and Jess Jackson receiving awards for service to the club and lifesaving.

The pair were presented their awards at Life Saving Victoria.

Ms Jackson told the Gippsland Times she was

Above: Left to Right, Senior YIPS youth member Courtney McDonough, youth mentor Abi Allman, club captain Jess Jackson and director of Programs and Development Sue-Ellen Jackson.

Right: Nipper co-ordinator Vicki Miller and Nippers captain Jess Jackson with the awards at Life Saving Victoria.

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"I contribute on the patrol side and the sport side, and Vicki does coaching," Ms Jackson said.

Ms Jackson loves competing, whether it’s the 90m beach sprint, the beach flag events or the relays, and won't let colder weather stop her.

"I'll be involved in off-season events during the winter months," she said.

On Easter Saturday, SLSC will host a Pink Patrol High Tea in conjunction with Defining Beauty (Breast Cancer Awareness).

Defining Beauty support women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

Pink Patrol is an initiative

by Life Saving Victoria and is supported by clubs across Victoria to recognise women of all ages, past and present who patrol our beaches to keep the public safe.

Tickets are available for the High Tea through a link on the Seaspray SLSC Facebook page.

Tickets $35 per person.

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A LOCAL offshore wind project is entering the next phase of development, with ground investigations set to begin on a proposed transmission route this week.

The Star of the South consortium will be investigating approximately 180 sites across Gippsland, collecting and testing soil and rock samples to better understand ground conditions.

The work will be undertaken by engineering consultants Douglas Partners, with the assistance of Golden Beach business Kiernan Haulage.

Star of the South chief development officer Erin Coldham said that it was exciting to see the project’s momentum growing.

“These ground investigations are a crucial part of mapping out the transmission of power from our turbines to the homes of Victorians,” Ms Coldham said.

“Understanding local ground conditions is an important part of designing a safe and efficient underground transmission system.”

Douglas Partners principal Greg Anderson is also pleased to be involved with the project.

“It is really exciting for our team to be involved in a project that aligns so closely with what is important to us while also bringing benefits to our community,” Mr Anderson said.

“We are looking forward to working within the diverse landscapes and geology across Gippsland and working with the people and live and work there.”

The proposed route of the underground transmission cables will begin at Reeves Beach, continuing through Darriman, Giffard West and Hiamdale before connecting with the Victorian energy grid in the Latrobe Valley.

Star of the South said that it has been working with the authorities, Traditional Owners and landholders to plan the investigations, which it does not expect to cause noise, traffic or other disruption to nearby residents.

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Project developers recently completed two years of marine environmental surveys in the Bass Strait, undertaken in partnership with the CSIRO. Once built, the proposed wind farm will be the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, consisting of 200 turbines over an area of 420km2.

It is estimated that the wind farm will generate up to 2.2GW of electricity, enough to provide 20 per cent of Victoria’s electricity needs and power 1.2 million homes.

Construction on the wind farm is expected to begin mid-decade, with an anticipated completion date of 2028.

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ST PAUL'S ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL, SALE Palm Sunday, April 10: 8am Eucharist in the cathedral. 10am Eucharist commences in the park opposite.

Tuesday, April 12: 11am Diocesan Service of the Blessing of the Oils and Renewal of Ordination Vows.

Wednesday, April 13: 10am Eucharist. 7pm Tenebrae Service at St Paul's Cathedral.

Maundy Thursday, April 14: 7pm Eucharist with foot washing and stripping the altar. Prayer Vigil following the service for one hour.

Good Friday, April 15: 9am Good Friday Service. 10.30am Ecumenical Walk of the Cross.

Commencing at St Mary's Cathedral, ending at Victoria Park opposite St Paul's.

Saturday, April 16: 2pm-4pm Cathedral open.

8pm Eucharist with lighting of the New Fire and renewal of Baptismal Vows.

Easter Sunday, April 17: Eucharists at 8am and 10am, St Paul's Cathedral, Sale. 2pm at St Anne's Golden Beach, St Alban's Kilmany, St Mark's Loch Sport.

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Holy Saturday, April 16: Easter Vigil 7:30pm.

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Race the Rubeena runs again Stefan Bradley

Start of the 10km run on Sunday.

Jordan Cowley won both races contested on Sunday.

The beginning of the 5km Race the Rubeena at Sale Swing Bridge on Sunday.

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Owner/operator of the EMV Rubeena Alan Lewis (left) and national finalist in the Miss Galaxy Australia Pageant 2022 Georgia Rose.

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester took part in the popular event. He is pictured here with EMV Rubeena owner/operator Alan Lewis.

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DESPITE the wet weather on Sunday, Race the Rubeena runners came out in droves for bragging rights or a fun day out with the family.

The first of two races was a 10km run starting at 7.30am at the Port of Sale, and the Rotary Race the Rubeena 5km, starting at 9am at the Sale Swing Bridge, with the participants trying to beat the 110-year-old EMV Rubeena.

Buses were provided, allowing keen runners to attempt both races.

One of those was Sale resident Jordan Cowley, who finished first in both races.

“This is my second year at this race, last year I won the 10km run too,” Mr Cowley said.

"I'm actually the slowest in my family, and my dad's an Olympic athlete, so I feel slow compared to him. I trained by running around Sale a lot and I do enjoy going for a run, and this is a nice community event that happens to involve my favourite hobby."

Owner and operator of the EMV Rubeena Alan Lewis also celebrated the boat’s 100th birthday by announcing the winners of the drawing competition for primary and secondary school students, with 34 entrants.

Adare James won the first prize for primary and Ashton Simmons for secondary, with both categories also having prizes for second and third.

Mr Lewis said the day was very successful despite the weather.

“It’s nice to see the distribution of winners for the competition, we had Adare from Stratford and a couple of winners from Yarram and Sale,” Mr Lewis said.

“Despite the rain, we saw good turnout for the Race the Rubeena.”

“It’s good to see the support from the (Wellington) Shire and our partners and sponsors for this event, and everyone got to enjoy the delicious Rubeena birthday cake.”

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www.gippslandtimes.com.au Guest speaker Rupert Myer AO addresses the large audience at the launch of the Gippsland Art Gallery Foundation on Thursday, March 24.

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Foundation trustee Elizabeth Balderstone; Foundation trustee Dan Davine; Foundation trustee Jenny O’Neill; Foundation chairman John Gibson; guest speaker Rupert Myer AO; Gippsland Art Gallery director Simon Gregg; Foundation trustee Ann Wootton and Foundation trustee Howard Connor at the launch. its exhibitions, the fabric of this building - in substantial ways and in smaller more personal ways.”

Donations to the Gallery Foundation will be used to provide vital assistance to the Gallery, such as acquiring and conserving significant artworks, and supporting the exhibition and education programs.

The Foundation will not fund day-to-day operational expenses of the Gallery, but

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IT was with great grr fanfare that the Gippsland Artt Galllery formallly launch hed d its new philanthropic foundation on Thursday, March 24.

More than120 guests on the evening enjoyed an eloquent and inspiring address from Rupert Myer AO, president of the Myer Foundation, fine food and wonderful music.

The Gallery Foundation is a new Charitable Trust Fund created to assist the Gippsland Art Gallery with the acquisition of artworks and specific projects that support the growth and promotion of the Gallery.

The Foundation is the philanthropic lifeblood of the Gallery.

Funds received from donations and bequests are invested by the Foundation to create perpetual income for the Gallery.

The impact over the long-term is expected to be transformational, ensuring that the Gallery continues to grow and play a vital role in the cultural life of Gippsland for years to come.

“This gallery’s history suggests that the abundant philanthropic support it has received has been part of an ecology: a natural part of what members of this community want to do that relates to the pride of place and the pleasure of being engaged," Mr Myer said.

"By launching and then supporting the Gippsland Art Gallery Foundation, this community is making this form of support evident. In addition to the tax deductions applying, an opportunity is being offered to support this important institution that operates in your hometown – its programs, its acquisitions, its curators, its publications,

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rather, acquisitions and projects of an aspirational nature. All donations of $2 or more are fully tax deductible.

The Gallery is already fortunate in having a strong supporter base and the Foundation trustees sincerely thank all who have already contributed to our rich and vibrant Gallery and its Foundation.

For more information, visit www. gippslandartgallery.com/foundation

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Innovation leads to accolade Stefan Bradley

A SALE-based couple who help landowners find water using geophysical techniques have received an award at Farm World 2022 for their company Groundwater Technology.

Farm World is an annual regional agricultural and farming show which took place at Lardner Park from March 24 to March 27, where Groundwater Technology manager Lucie Nicolson and her husband, geological engineer James Nicholson, earned the award in the category of Best Technology and Innovation Exhibit.

James said the win was fantastic as there were about 650 other exhibitors and Groundwater Technology had only been a business for one year.

“This is the first time we’ve been to Farm World as a business, so to win when there were other serious contenders in the agriculture sector and to be recognised as one of the most innovative technology businesses in the space is the best feeling,” James said.

“It’s good to win this category because it gets people in front of new ways of thinking, and the reason we started the business is because we recognised the need for technology to help farmers with bore placement.”

Lucie said the business idea formed when the couple were working for a water boring company in Queensland.

“We watched them drill a number of dry bores,” Lucie said.

“It is not the drillers fault if a bore is dry, it's just how it is. What we aim to do is help both farmer and driller achieve a better result. It’s in the drillers interests for as many bores as possible to be a success.”

James said the lesson he learnt from his time in the oil and gas industry is that exploration from a drill bit is not cheap.

“It’s very expensive to use a drill bit to find water, so I looked around for a suitable technology to assist with groundwater identification, and we selected one with a low footprint,” James said.

The technology is called seismoelectric, and the company sells the service - the seismoelectric survey.

The seismoelectric method is a geophysical technique which uses seismic energy (sound waves) to generate an electromagnetic field in

Groundwater Technology geological engineer James Nicholson and manager Lucie Nicholson holding their award. water bearing zones underground. This allows Groundwater Technology to identify the presence of water, its depth and its potential yield.

“There are areas where there are no bores at

all because drillers believe there is no water, or they don’t think it’s worth it to do drill test bores,” Lucie said.

“We can get a reading in half an hour. That would

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take a driller the best part of a day, or longer.”

“When they come to drill, we want to make sure they are in the right place,” James said.

Head to groundwatertech.com.au to learn more.

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Something fishy at Loch Sport From page 1 Several residents of Loch Sport, including Mr Calabro, noted that a “dark patch of water” was visible in Lake Victoria prior to the incident, the cause of which is not known.

Officers from the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) have visited Loch Sport to investigate the incident.

In a statement to the Gippsland Times, the EPA confirmed that their investigations have concluded and that pollution was not the cause.

“Our officers’ field observations indicate that this event is not caused by a pollution event,” the statement read.

“There is no visual evidence of pollution in the waters, as well as no visual signs of disease on the dead fish.

“EPA are aware of large algal blooms across the Gippsland Lakes recently, it is our assessment that this event is likely caused by natural phenomena.

“EPA will continue to monitor for community reports of pollution in the area but oversight of this incident will now transition across to Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.”

A spokesperson from VFA said that the organisation was “working alongside the EPA and DELWP in response to the fish death event at Lake Victoria, near Loch Sport.”

“Fisheries Officers have been on the scene and due to the change in wind direction, any dead fish have now been washed away from the area.

“There is currently no visible sign of water quality issues.”

The VFA has confirmed that it will continue to monitor the affected area and conduct tests on fish collected from the event.

The dead fish numbered in their thousands.

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The fish kill has drawn the interest (and appetite) of local birdlife.

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Loch Sport resident Peter Calabro with his own photo of the fish kill.

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Deceased fish in the shallow water.

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Asbestos risk remains high

A NEW report into legacy asbestos published last week has revealed high volumes remaining across Baw Baw, Latrobe City and Wellington.

The Latrobe Valley Asbestos Taskforce has produced a report that estimates the total volume of legacy asbestos found in workplaces, shops, hospitality venues, health centres and hospitals, community and government buildings, and lightmedium industrial properties including farms.

This study complements a 2020 report produced by the Taskforce about asbestos remaining in residential properties across the region.

“It is estimated that there is 1.9 million square metres of legacy asbestos-containing materials across the three municipalities studied, which is about the same land area as Melbourne's central business district,” Latrobe Valley Asbestos Taskforce chair and Latrobe Health Advocate Jane Anderson said.

“Whilst the most well-known asbestos product, asbestos cement sheet, accounts for 90 per cent of the total volume, it may surprise some to learn that the next highest is found in vinyl products such as vinyl sheets, tiles and adhesives.

“Asbestos was used in over 3000 products and

that is why all workplaces are required by law to have an asbestos register that identifies where asbestos products are located. This register must be maintained and updated at least every five years.”

The previous study undertaken by the Latrobe Valley Asbestos Taskforce into legacy asbestos in residential properties revealed a total of 3.1 million square metres across the same three municipalities, which is significantly higher than the total volume found in this new report into all other buildings.

“Asbestos really is more common than we think.

It was used widely up until 1990 and it is a concern that it is still in many of our workplaces, our homes, the buildings we frequent every day,” Ms Anderson said.

“We all need to do more to understand and protect ourselves from the risks of asbestos exposure, and we need more programs and initiatives to address the challenges we will face into the future as these very large volumes of asbestos products deteriorate and release deadly fibres.

“Asbestos causes cancer, and by minimising the risks of asbestos exposure, lives will be saved. It is totally preventable.”

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Fool me 52 times…

SINCE 2012-13, the Coalition government has predicted stronger wage growth as a foundation of its budget and forecast updates.

In nearly all cases (52 out of 55), it overforecast wage growth, often by up to 1.5 per cent.

Yet, here it is again – forecasting sunny days for wages growth of 3.5 per cent.

Nine years of Coalition’s “trickle down” policy should convince anyone that wealth doesn’t trickle down under this government.

To plagiarise the guy with the yellow advertisements (without supporting him in any way), wage-earners should “never trust the bastards again”.

John Gwyther, Coongulla

Secondly, all federal government taxes, rules and bureaucracies which impede energy discovery and development should have been abolished.

The world energy picture has changed dramatically and the world is scrambling for reliable hydrocarbon and nuclear power.

Australia cannot afford wind-solar toys, electric car dreams or hydrogen hype.

And we cannot spend 15 years seeking approval for one coal mine extension. We need to remove barriers to the exploration and development and of Australia’s coal, oil, gas and uranium resources. And instead of splashing one billion dollars on Barrier Reef propaganda we should have supported domestic fuel refining capacity.

Thirdly, the federal government should have abolished the sterilisation of private land used to fulfil obligations under the now defunct Kyoto Protocol Climate Agreement.

This locked-away-land is currently supporting scrub, weeds and vermin. When landowners can control the destiny of their own land we will see restoration of the productive open grasslands that once dominated the Australian landscape.

As Ukrainian grain fields are trampled and Russian food gets diverted towards China, the spectre of famine will haunt Europe and Africa – Australian land and food will be needed.

These three budget steps would have been a giant leap for Australia. The budget lost that opportunity. We have one more chance to promote them in the coming federal election.

Viv Forbes, Washpool, Queensland

Firewood collection open

AS we head into the colder months the firewood collection period for autumn has now opened.

Firewood is a critical source of heat (and even cooking and hot water) for many Gippslanders with limited access to alternative energy supplies and I continue to lobby for accessible areas to be available for collection across Gippsland.

Information on designated fire collection areas is available at ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood/ find-a-firewood-collection-area with maps also available at DELWP offices.

It is important to remember to stay safe and stick to the rules so that everyone can continue to benefit from domestic firewood collection in state forests for years to come.

Collectors are limited to a maximum volume of 2m3 of firewood per day with a maximum of 16m3 per household per financial year (a 6x4 foot trailer can hold about 1m3.

Not everyone is physically able to collect their own firewood and for this reason you may need to collect firewood for a friend or neighbour.

The person you are collecting for can complete a nomination form that you must carry with you. Nomination forms are available at DELWP offices and on the website ffm.vic.gov.au/ firewood.

There are significant penalties for those who break the rules with fines up to $7380 or up to one-year imprisonment.

Of course, we also have a number of great local firms which sell firewood for those who require more than 16m3 or are unable to collect for themselves. There are concessions available for eligible households.

For more information visit: https://services. dffh.vic.gov.au/non-mains-energy-concession or phone the concessions information line toll free on 1800 658 521.

Danny O’Brien MP, The Nationals Member for Gippsland South

routine, universal, mental health screening of all hopeful, expectant and new parents, to identify distress early, and ensure timely referral.

When it comes to education, the current narrow focus on post-natal depression and anxiety is too little, too late. New approaches must offer more comprehensive information on the broader range of challenges at these vulnerable life-stages and address the stigma that exists.

See cope.org.au/thetruth Dr Nicole Highet, COPE founder and executive director

Spotlight on federal government

PRIME Minister Scott Morrison, Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce and the federal government are presently promoting their positive abilities related to the economy and security.

Scientists now agree that there is a strong link between climate change and the severity of the shocking bush fires and floods that Australians have had to endure in recent times.

The inaction displayed by our present federal government, in regards to climate change, has been glaringly obvious for many years It is extremely difficult to equate positive abilities regarding both the economy and security with our present federal government’s lack of action in this area.

This has been a disaster for our economy and I think the answer would be obvious if people living in areas subject to fires and or flooding were asked how secure they feel these days.

A federal election will be held in May. Brian Measday, Myrtle Bank, South Australia

Research reveals saddening stories Ten doctors issue climate NEW research conducted by the Centre of prescription Perinatal Excellence (COPE) reveals saddening stories from hopeful, expectant, and new parents about negative experiences at each stage of the journey to parenthood – and the impact of those on their lives and wellbeing.

300,000 women give birth every year in this country, and behind that statistic are tens of thousands of stories of hidden distress.

Around 15 per cent of couples experience infertility. Many describe it as a physical and emotional rollercoaster with adverse impacts on relationships, financial security and mental health.

Pregnancy can be far from the glowing experience often portrayed. Prolonged and severe morning sickness, negative body image, family violence, anxiety and depression are just some of the challenges faced in pregnancy.

Miscarriage and stillbirth are more common than realised, leaving people shattered and heartbroken.

Birth trauma is underestimated, with the impact lasting for years. The trauma can be magnified by the words spoken by health professionals in the moment that are never forgotten.

Professionals take heed!

Alarmingly, 75 per cent of parents describe emotional and mental distress in their first year of parenting. Severe sleep deprivation, relationship tension and loneliness contribute to poor mental health and can trigger terrifying thoughts, outbursts of rage and postnatal anxiety and depression.

Due to high levels of stigma and social pressure, parents hide challenges from others for fear of judgement and even worry about having children removed from their care. This only exacerbates the impacts on mental health.

The findings emphasise the critical need for

Same garbage – different flies

THE Australian Budget was a profound disappointment. Not one useless law was repealed, not one tax was abolished and not one bureaucracy was eliminated.

Here are three essentials that were missing from the budget.

Firstly, we hear a lot about “Build Back Better”. The quickest way to start re-building Australia is to abolish capital gains tax. Far too many properties and businesses are held by aging owners, fearful of selling because of capital gains tax. New owners are always enthusiastic on how to use the assets better – they will expand, renovate and upgrade. Abolishing capital gains tax would kick-start this rejuvenation process.

TEN medical colleges, representing more than 100,000 doctors write this letter to political leaders, calling for a climate ready and climate friendly healthcare system.

To Australia’s federal political leaders, Climate change is a major risk to our healthcare system.

We are a broad group of doctors and physicians.

We’re seeing the impacts of climate change on health first-hand, supporting our communities in the aftermath of horrific bushfires and devastating floods.

We’re also seeing the impacts of extreme heat, particularly on older people.

Paediatricians and obstetricians are concerned about how climate change will affect the lives of their young patients as they grow.

GPs and psychiatrists are witnessing the mental health impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on people of all ages.

And specialist physicians across the country are bracing for an onslaught of illness caused by the impacts of climate change.

The recent floods in NSW and Queensland, unprecedented in magnitude in living memory, demonstrate why we must act now to reduce the devastating impacts of severe weather events.

We are calling on federal political leaders to commit to action to build the resilience of our healthcare system to the impacts of climate change.

At the same time, we want to play our part in the solutions. We’re advocating for support to ensure the healthcare system can reduce its own climate footprint.

We need a healthcare system that is both climate ready and climate friendly.

In the lead up to the federal election, we are

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calling on all parties and candidates to commit to ensuring our healthcare system is: Climate ready Create and fund a National Climate Change and Health Strategy that will enable our healthcare system to build climate resilience, including: a. development of climate risk and vulnerability assessments and locally led disaster planning for the healthcare system; b. acknowledging that rural and remote communities are at particular risk; adaptation and resilience plans which acknowledge, support, and are guided by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership; c. equipping health and medical professionals with information, tools and resources to support them to anticipate, prepare for and respond to climate risks; d. establishment of a surge health and medical workforce for deployment in response to extreme weather events; e. being informed by the experience of COVID19 and the limitations and vulnerabilities of the health system to significant shocks.

Create and fund a National Climate Change and Health Sustainability Unit to oversee the implementation of the Strategy.

Invest in a national Climate Change and Health Resilience Research Fund to identify resilience strategies suited to our health system.

Climate friendly Establish a Climate Friendly Health System Innovation Fund to provide grants to local health services for emissions reduction and sustainability initiatives.

Include a plan for equitably decarbonising healthcare, to achieve net zero emissions in healthcare by 2040 in a funded National Climate Change and Health Strategy.

In developing climate change adaptation and resilience plans, we must learn from First Peoples who have built up thousands of years of accumulated knowledge on how to live sustainably in the unique Australian landscape.

Indigenous cultural knowledge and leadership will strengthen our response to climate change and avoid harmful unintended consequences on communities that face existing health inequities.

In addition, we join many others, including the business community, farmers and community groups, in calling for an urgent transition to net-zero emissions across all economic sectors to address the underlying causes of climate change, with support to affected communities.

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians president Professor John Wilson AM, Australasian College for Emergency Medicine president Dr Clare Skinner, Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians president Dr Mark Fulcher, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists president Dr Vanessa Beavis, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners president Dr Karen Price, The College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand president Dr Mary Pinder, The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons president Dr Sally Langley, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists president Dr Benjamin Bopp, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists president Professor Nitin Verma AM, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists president Associate Professor Vinay Lakra

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GRADE 6 student Harry Dierickx finally said goodbye to his golden mullet as he took part in the World’s Greatest Shave at Boisdale Consolidated School.

Teachers, classmates, friends and family cheered the 11-year-old student on as his golden blonde hair fell to the ground, courtesy of his teacher Michael Roberts and his pair of clippers.

Harry set a goal of $350, but blew that out of the water, raising nearly $600 for the Leukaemia Foundation.

The school captain was very proud of his achievements.

"Mum said I had to cut my hair, so I decided to do it for a good reason," Harry said.

"One of my teachers did it years ago, and I thought I could set a good example for younger students and be useful. It felt weird, but I raised over $500 so it was pretty good."

Harry, who lives on a farm with his family, said the secret to a good mullet is keeping it clean.

He said he really missed his mates during remote learning and it was a good feeling to put on an event for them where there was lots of laughter and excitement.

"It was a good atmosphere and everyone really enjoyed themselves," Harry said.

Mr Roberts agreed, adding that it was wonderful seeing students enjoy the occasion, support their classmate and to feel the energy that has been missing in schools for the last two years.

“Harry was pretty nervous walking up on stage, especially when I shaved him a beautiful skullett and told him ‘that’ll do,’” Mr Roberts said.

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Super show heading a for Stratford a Jennifer Monk as Super Jenny. Super Jenny will be performing at the Stratford Courthouse Theatre on Friday, April 22.

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PARENTS and pre-schoolers are being invited to a free outdoor family event these school holidays, courtesy of the Stratford Courthouse Theatre: a performance by the one and only Super Jenny!

Jenny loves mermaids, eating cake, dancing, learning new things from her best friend Ned, and her favourite colour is blue.

But Jenny has a secret… she is really Super Jenny!

Jenny’s Nanny told her that a superhero is someone who helps others, and Jenny helps her friends and family all the time, which makes her Super Jenny. But sometimes, even superheroes need help.

Presented by Melbourne’s renowned La Mama Theatre, Super Jenny is an engaging, fun and educational performance aimed at pre-school children, incorporating fine and gross motor skills, Auslan sign language, shape recognition, singing, dancing and musical terms.

The show encourages creativity, imaginative play and cognitive learning that goes handin-hand to enhance all children’s physical and intellectual development.

Super Jenny will appear at the Stratford Courthouse Theatre on Friday, April 22 at 10.30am and again at 1.30pm.

Those attending are advised to meet outside the Segue Café on Tyers Street prior to the show commencing.

Bookings for the show can be made at stratfordcourthouse.com.au.

Treehouse Heads Indoors

Above: Performers Ryan Dulieu and Edwin Beats in The 13-Storey Treehouse which is appearing in Sale this week.

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Left: The Treehouse series of books are popular with children of all ages.

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CHILDREN of all ages have been delighted by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton’s ever-popular Treehouse series of books, and now they have the chance to see their favourite characters and stories live on the stage.

CDP Kids is bringing their production of The 13-Storey Treehouse to The Wedge, utilising physical theatre, puppets, music and some rather large banana props to tell the nutty adventures of Andy and Terry.

Adapted by award-winning author and playwright Richard Tulloch (The Book of Everything, TV’s Bananas in Pyjamas) and directed by Julian Louis (Standing Room Only, Wilde Tales), this show is bound tickle the funny-bone of kids aged six to 12, and delight fans of the original book.

Having toured nationally to the acclaim of critics and audiences alike, young and old, this is a production that can’t be missed.

The 13-Storey Treehouse will be playing in the John Leslie Theatre tomorrow from 6pm, followed by two more performances on Thursday, April 7 at 10am and 12 noon.

For more information and tickets, visit the official website at thewedge.com.au or contact the box-office on 5143 3200.

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Grammar welcomes Mr O’Brien

LOCAL politician Danny O'Brien recently visited Gippsland Grammar’s Garnsey senior campus to catch up with principal Leisa Harper and some of our Year 7 students.

Mr O'Brien lives in Sale and is a Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly representing the electoral district of Gippsland South for the Nationals.

Mrs Harper said it was great to begin welcoming back visitors to the School after restrictions caused by COVID-19.

Gippsland Grammar students have also enjoyed learning from artists including former local Margaret McIntosh, Ultimate Endurance Athlete Luke Atkins, comedian and co-writer of Ronny Cheng International Student Decal Fay and Jen Bullers from Mental Armour, just to name a few.

Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien with Gippsland Grammar Year 7 students (from left) Zara Stasinowsky, Yadin Trease, Jack Nethercote, Alyssa Witham, Joseph Dwyer and Nate Miles.

A winter COVID booster dose is now available to local residents THE Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has approved a winter booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for people at greatest risk of severe illness from the virus and who have received their primary vaccination and third dose.

These fourth COVID ‘winter doses’ are now available from all state-run vaccination centres in Gippsland.

Focused at increasing vaccine protection for the most vulnerable before the winter season hits, these ‘winter doses’ are aimed at;  adults aged 65 years and older  residents of aged care or disability care facilities  people aged 16 years and older who are severely immunocompromised (as defined in the ATAGI statement on the use of a third primary dose of COVID-19 vaccine in individuals who are severely immunocompromised)  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and older Gippsland Region Public Health Unit (GRPHU) operations director Annelies Titulaer said this additional booster dose for these groups coincided with the rollout of this year’s influenza vaccination program, with ‘flu shot’ bookings now available at local general practices and some pharmacies.

“I would like to reassure people that it is safe to have your COVID vaccination, whether that be first, second or subsequent boosters, and your flu jab in close succession, either on the same day or merely days apart,” Ms Titulaer said.

“The COVID-19 vaccine does not protect against the flu, so you should still have your annual flu shot.

“During the course of the pandemic, evidence suggests COVID-19 is more severe in colder months than warmer ones, and that dry indoor air may encourage the spread of the disease.”

Documented proof of eligibility for this COVID ‘winter dose’ is not required.

People can provide verbal attestation for their eligibility.

“Eligible people will be able to receive their COVID ‘winter dose’ from four months after receiving their third dose, or from four months after they contracted COVID-19, if infection has occurred since the person’s third dose,” Ms Titulaer said.

Pfizer or Moderna are the preferred vaccines for COVID-19 booster doses including the winter booster dose.

AstraZeneca can be used when Pfizer or Moderna is contraindicated or a person declines vaccination with either of these vaccines.

Novavax can be used if no other COVID19 vaccine is considered suitable for that person.

“A fourth COVID-19 dose will help maintain protection against COVID-19 and prevent waning immunity,” Ms Titulaer said.

To receive the COVID ‘winter dose’, book an appointment at one of the GRPHU’s state-run vaccination centres online at https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/bookyour-vaccine-appointment or phone 1800 675 398, seven days a week, 8am - 8pm (press 0 for an interpreter).

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A day of recognition

Population growth leads to a waste headache

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MARCH 31 was International Transgender Day of Visibility, and the Gippsland Times spoke to local LGBTQIA+ people and their allies the day before at the Sale clocktower to discuss what the day means to them as they held up the transgender flag.

LGBTQIA+ mentor Kathy Mansfield said she was especially concerned about what has been said about trans youth during political campaigns, such as the recent Religious Discrimination Bill furore.

“And of course, trans elders don’t even get a mention,” Ms Mansfield said.

“What concerns me is if the rough and tumble of the upcoming election campaign gets to people.

“Too many gender diverse folk are isolated, whether it’s in a single bedroom with rentals being so hard to get, or a small flat on their own.

“In too many situations, trans people are rejected by their families because they don’t understand.

So the whole point of International Transgender Day of Visibility is just to allow others to see real trans people, or gender diverse people. We are just humans, we bleed, we ache just like every other human on earth.

“We know that sadly, self-harm is a major factor for youth in Australia, and one of the highest risk factors for trans and gender diverse youth is the isolation and rejection that can be pushed on them from the community. But the community doesn’t even know us, they haven’t had a chance to meet us, that’s why we’re here today, to show you that humans matter.”

Deputy Youth Mayor of the Wellington Shire Youth Council AJ Bolitho said that as a 16-year-old trans person, the day was important because while society had come a long way, there were still issues in Australia.

“I didn’t know about this day, so it’s really cool that it exists,” AJ said.

Youth Mayor Nicolla Woolford, 17, said the day helped tackle the stigma that surrounded trans and gender diverse people.

“I hear people saying “you’re just doing this for attention” or “you’re just trying to fit in”, and that’s just wrong,” Nicolla said.

SERVICING more than 130,000 households, Gippsland’s six councils manage the collection, transport, and processing of approximately 100,000 tonnes of kerbside waste and recycling each year.

With the region’s population predicted to increase from 271,000 to 330,000 by 2031, the way in which this material is collected, transported, sorted, processed, and recycled is vital to public and environmental health, local economies, and to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Resource Recovery Gippsland chair Dick Ellis said state government, local councils and the resource recovery sector are working together to foster innovation and create efficiencies that encourage waste reduction and contribute to the region’s transition toward a low carbon, circular economy.

“Reform to kerbside collection services across Victoria is being led by the state government through its $515 million transformation of the waste and recycling sector," Mr Ellis said.

“Gippsland is well placed to revamp its approach to waste management and recycling as all six councils have joined with Resource Recovery Gippsland in the planning and delivery of the Gippswide Kerbside collaborative procurement project.

“Kerbside waste management costs Gippsland in the vicinity of $30 million per year.

“By taking a regional approach through Gippswide Kerbside, council collaboration will promote cost and resource efficiencies that will benefit local rate payers and communities and, importantly, will reduce waste to landfill.”

This collaborative procurement approach will provide Gippsland with opportunities for improved materials processing and will stimulate investment in infrastructure and create jobs. It will also encourage local capacity to support clean technologies and explore new markets for recycled materials.

Gippswide Kerbside provides the opportunity for the waste and recycling sector to shine a light on best practice processing of food and garden organics (FOGO), glass and mixed recycling, household rubbish, and the collection and transport of these materials collected at kerbside.

Waste collection and transport is the project’s current focus, with calls to the logistics and waste management sectors to put their best foot forward and tender for service delivery to households across the region.

“Gippswide Kerbside has been the perfect vehicle through which to take a fresh look at the way in which waste and resource recovery is serviced into the future in Gippsland,” Mr Ellis said.

“Importantly, the project will enable the region to capitalise on opportunities generated by the establishment of Recycling Victoria and will allow the sector to contribute effectively to a sustainable and thriving circular economy.”

Further information about Gippswide Kerbside can be found at resourcerecovery gipps.vic.gov.au.

Transgender flag at Cunninghame Street, in Sale. From Left to Right: Youth Mayor of Wellington Shire Youth Council Nicolla Woolford, 17, Deputy Youth Mayor AJ Bolitho, 16, LGBTQIA+ mentor Kathy Mansfield, Wellington Shire Councillor Carolyn Crossley and Youth Council secretary Samantha Straw, 13.

Photo: Stefan Bradley “It’s difficult when you’re young and feel lost in the world.”

Wellington Shire Councillor Carolyn Crossley was also at the Sale clocktower as an ally.

“It’s been disappointing that the conversations about the anti-discrimination law excluded trans

Bird of the Month - Diamond Firetail

Diamond Firetail.

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IT was with much excitement that members of Birdlife East Gippsland saw the Diamond Firetail at a recent outing to Canni Creek where it has been over 20 years since the last recorded sighting.

This area was heavily impacted by the recent bushfires and previous droughts, so the sighting was all the more special.

The Diamond Firetail is sometimes described as one of the most stunningly coloured birds of the finch family.

Although small, it is thickset and stocky with prominent white spots on black flanks, a scarlet red rump and short, square tail.

A black band across its neck continues down the flank to be dotted with white.

They fly low and in small flocks of 20 to 30 birds, travelling in long lines.

They are native to south-eastern Australia, ranging from Carnarvon Ranges in Queensland to the Eyre Peninsula and Kangaroo Island in South Australia, found mostly on the inland side of The Great Dividing Range.

Occupying drier forests and open grassy woodlands or farmland, they forage on the ground for ripe or partially ripe seeds and can

be seen hopping around on the ground. They also feed on seeding grass, insects and larvae.

The Diamond Firetail builds a horizontal, bottle-shaped nest woven from green grass blades and stems and lines it with fine grasses and feathers.

To safeguard their eggs and nestlings, Diamond Firetails are often recorded building their nests into the base of the large stick-nest of a bird of prey, such as a Whistling Kite or White-bellied Sea-Eagle.

One nest of a Whistling Kite contained nine Diamond Firetail nests! Others choose to build their nests among the prickly foliage of shrubs such as hakeas, rose bushes and boxthorn as a deterrent against all but the most thick-skinned predators. Usually only one clutch is laid per season.

BirdLife East Gippsland meet weekly for Monday morning outings.

New members are always welcome.

Check our Facebook page for more information.

During this current health crisis, proof of vaccination will need to be shown when attending any indoor or outdoor Birdlife activity.

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Brief details Property: New four-bedroom brick veneer home Address: 22 Peters Drive, Stratford Bed: 4 Bath: 2 Car: 2 Price: $469,000 Agent: Julian McIvor, Wellington Real Estate, 0428 084 622

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• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Master bedroom features walk in robe and ensuite • Open plan kitchen/meal/family area • Single garage under roofline with direct access into dwelling • Undercover alfresco area at rear • Basic landscaping included in sale • All plans and drawings available upon request • All the hard work completed, just move in and relax!

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• Situated on the edge of Fernbank • Approximately 12.5 acres on title plus another 2.5 acres on 99 year lease • Comfortable, neat and tidy 3 bedroom hardiplank residence • Single carport, large garage/workshop plus other sundry shedding • Property previously used as a successful boarding kennels business • GRV approved greyhound racing set up including 16 race kennels, whelping kennel, sand exercise runs, tack room, office and bull ring • Stockyards with sheep ramp • Tank water, large dam plus a bore • Located approx. 20 mins to Bairnsdale and 30 mins to Sale

• Approximately 1.75 acres • Many yesteryear features including high ceilings, decorative cornices, ceiling roses, open fireplace with mantle • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Formal lounge and formal dining room • Kitchen with gas cooktop, electric oven and large walk in pantry • Gas heating and reverse cycle air conditioning • 3 car carport plus sundry shedding • Fully renovated 1 bedroom self contained unit with kitchen and bathroom • 3mgl water right plus bore and tank water

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Successful Farm World MORE than 40,000 people flocked to Lardner Park, in West Gippsland for the 2022 edition of Farm World.

The four-day agricultural show was declared a success by event organisers.

One of the highlights was the new rodeo, which made its Farm World debut on the Saturday night.

Such was the popularity of the event, it sold out on the eve of the rodeo.

Thousands of people also checked out the farming and agricultural exhibitors from across the country.

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A CONTROLLED release from Lake Glenmaggie will take place through to May, with unseasonably high storage levels sitting above 90 per cent.

The reduction in water to the spillway sill, will enable maintenance to Lake Glenmaggie’s gates, while providing environmental benefits and flood mitigation.

Southern Rural Water's water supply manager Simon Wilkinson said this was a great outcome for communities and the environment.

“Without intervention, the storage level at Lake Glenmaggie will be unprecedently high, limiting the ability to mitigate floods downstream during the winter period,” Mr Wilkinson said.

“This is still well above the average storage level for this time of year and with the predicted weather forecast, there is a high degree of confidence that the reservoir will fill in time for the new irrigation season.

“Our current storage level is approximately twice the average end of season volume and provides a

high degree of confidence that the reservoir will fill in spring.

The goal is to ensure the storage is full when customers need it, while protecting the integrity of the dam and minimising the risk to communities downstream, from flooding.

The controlled releases from the reservoir during the coming weeks will ensure we can still meet the irrigation demands for the rest of the season.

SRW will gradually lower the storage to just below the spillway sill (119,000 ML).

This storage level is still approximately twice the average end of season volume and provides a very high degree of confidence that the reservoir will fill in spring.

Southern Rural Water will work closely with the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority to ensure that the rivers and waterways downstream from Lake Glenmaggie will receive maximum benefit from the water release to enhance the river health.

“Whilst the catchment has received good recent rainfall and flows the release of water from Glenmaggie will support water-dependent vegetation, habitat for frogs, waterbugs and native fish,” Mr Wilkins said.

“The rivers and waterways downstream from Lake Glenmaggie will also receive required and timed freshers to stimulate fish movement.”

Lake Glenmaggie is a highly reliable storage with a catchment four times the size of the Thomson Dam, despite being only one-fifth its size.

Irrigation demand had been slower this season, largely due to consistent rainfall throughout the season and a wet catchment.

Lake Glenmaggie’s daily water levels are available on the Southern Rural Water website, www. srw.com.au. Southern Rural Water continues to manage the volume of water stored in Lake Glenmaggie based on predicted rainfall and catchment conditions.

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RABOBANK’S head of Food & Agriculture Research for Australia and New Zealand Stefan Vogel was in Sale last week to meet clients, which include dairy, beef and sheep farmers.

Mr Vogel provided insights into the major local commodity markets, as well as global insights, such as the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Australian agriculture.

“It’s a terrible humanitarian situation that is impacting massively on our markets, not just for grains, but also for imports like fertiliser and energy,” Mr Vogel said.

Mr Vogel said that Russia and Ukraine make up a combined 25-30 per cent of the global exports of the key crops of wheat, barley, corn and canola.

“With the war starting, we are seeing almost no exports out of Ukraine because all of the ports are closed, and we don’t expect them to come back soon, and they usually export 75 to 80 per cent of the commodities they are producing,” he said.

“To give you an idea, Ukrainian export volumes are twice the size as Australia’s in this season.”

The main concern for local livestock and horticulture clients, Mr Vogel said, is rising import costs.

“The price of feed is rising, grain prices are rising, fertiliser prices are rising because of the sanctions on Russia and Belarus who are extremely important exporters of nitrogen fertiliser, and of course, the rising price of diesel and gasoline impacts everything,” he said.

“The good news for farmers in our region is that the prices of milk, beef and grain are very strong, so the impact is not yet felt.”

Mr Vogel’s main advice for farmers is knowing your operations and understanding how to reduce input costs where possible.

“Whenever your costs are rising, you have to make sure your outputs are hopefully offsetting those costs, so those are the issues I discussed with farmers,” he said.

Rabobank’s head of Food & Agriculture Research for Australia and New Zealand Stefan Vogel visited Sale last week.

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Shutting the gate on trespassers Tom Parry

ANIMAL activists who trespass on Victorian farms are set to face tougher fines after the passing of new legislation in State Parliament.

The Livestock Management Amendment (Animal Activism) Act 2021 was approved by the Upper House late Wednesday, March 22.

As part of the legislation, trespassers on agricultural land will now be subject to on-the-spot fines of $1272 for an individual and $8178 for an organisation.

Further penalties of up to $10,904 for an individual and up to $54,522 for an organisation apply for more serious offending.

Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said that the on-the-spot fines will be the toughest in the nation.

“Farmers and workers in the agricultural industry should be able to do their work without fear of being targeted by animal activists,” Ms Thomas said.

“This sort of activity is highly distressing for farming families and puts the biosecurity and safety of animals at risk.

“We are backing our hard-working farmers because they are critical to keeping food on our tables and supporting local jobs in regional and rural communities across Victoria.”

Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath welcomed the passage of the new laws, but

said that they needed to go further. Ms Bath had been proposing to double the maximum fine for individuals, in-line with the penalty scheme in New South Wales.

“Doubling the maximum penalty would have sent a strong message to anyone considering trespassing on a farmer’s private property that Victoria won’t tolerate illegal farm invasions,” Ms Bath said.

Lobby groups have also expressed their support for the new laws, including the Victorian Farmers Federation, which released a statement welcoming the changes.

“This is a big step in providing better protection for farmers from law-breaking animal activists,” VFF president Emma Germano said.

The legislation was introduced in response to the Inquiry into the Impact of Animal Rights Activism on Victorian Agriculture, which recommended the introduction of on-the-spot fines for farm trespassers.

Said inquiry was commissioned in 2019 in the wake of numerous animal activist groups and protestors infringing on private farmland, protesting what they described as the “cruel” treatment of livestock and poultry.

The changes placed in the new legislation bring Victoria into line with New South Wales and Queensland, which have already enacted laws to issue on-the-spot fines in similar circumstances.

In New South Wales, trespassers are subject to on-the-spot fines of $1000 with further penalties of up to $22,000, while in Queensland, on-the-spot

fines are $652.75 with further penalties of up to $2669.

Landholders will need to implement a biosecurity management plan in order for fines to be applicable on their properties, which is being encouraged by Ms Germano and the VFF. “At a time when we are dealing with significant human and animal biosecurity outbreaks, our rigorous farm biosecurity systems have never been more important,” Ms Germano said “The biosecurity management plans will not only protect farmers from unacceptable harassment by animal activists, but also from potential biosecurity breaches.”

The laws are expected to come into effect in the fourth quarter of this year.

Recovery committees to build community resilience

IN response to severe weather events in June and October last year, Wellington Shire Council is inviting people to form communityled recovery committees in impacted areas of the municipality.

Community recovery committees (CRCs) are aimed at building resilience through recovery from emergencies, and helping communities to plan, prepare for and respond to similar events in the future.

Residents of all ages and backgrounds are urged to consider joining the committees, which will be supported by Wellington Shire Council officers and councillors, and Bushfire Recovery Victoria.

Information sessions on forming CRCs will be held at Gormandale Community House on Wednesday, April 27 at 6pm and Heyfield Community Resource Centre on Thursday, April 28 at 6pm.

Wellington Shire Council Mayor Ian Bye said assessments carried out by council following last year's weather events found CRCs specific to a particular area could benefit a community's recovery.

"The flood and storm event last June and the severe wind storm event in October caused widespread damage here in Wellington Shire, and the recovery process is still continuing for some of our communities," Cr Bye said.

"Each community has its own challenges and ideas, and those directly affected by these events are in the best position to lead the recovery.

"We want to make sure our communities are resilient, can lead recovery according to their needs, and are well-prepared to respond to severe weather events in the future."

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Tractors, farm machinery, workshop equipment and sundries.

Full details Gippsland Times 19/4/2022 and on Facebook.

Enquiries Damian 0427 451 286

Heyfield Medical Centre has a part time vacancy for a Medical Receptionist. The position is ideally for 2 to 3 days per week, but may be negotiated for the right candidate.

Working with a friendly team, this role requires someone with the following skills. ● High attention to detail ● Reliability, honesty and punctuality ● Ability to multitask Duties include: ● Maintain patient records ● Book patient appointments ● Meet and greet patients. ● Assist the GP's with assigned tasks ● Process accounts and payments and patient claims to Medicare.

Applications in writing will be accepted up until the 20th April for interested candidates.

Please include current Resume, including names of three referees, and address applications to: Practice Manager Heyfield Medical Centre PO Box 168 Heyfield 3858

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Gippsland Times Easter Publishing

Situations Vacant

WANTED MAFFRA

2BR house to rent, with garage, Maffra area, must be pet friendly. Phone after 6pm 0431 145 528.

The Sale Little Athletics Centre Inc. AGM will be held on Saturday, April 23, 10am sign in with 10.30am start at the Saturday April 9th 2 Redbank Rd, tools athletics grounds. homewares, plants, books, electronics, cloth- Adult Services ing and bric a brac.

9 am, No earlybirds.

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Preliminary Notice

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

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

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

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Wanted To Buy

CLEARING SALE

Auctions

Public Notices

Finance advanced in Victoria. Investments accepted. Interest paid: 4.75% +p.a.

(03) 5593 3450

Accommodation Wanted

STRATFORD

Car advertisers

Photographs

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Farm Mortgages Ltd

Garage Sales

Heyfield Newsagency

CLASSIFIED GUIDELINES

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before 9:30am Monday

More options for placing classifieds in person

LOST KEYS

Last Monday in Sale house keys on blue lanyard. Please phone 5143 9333.

Clearing Sales

Deadlines for Tuesday’s paper

Farming

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LAYING HENS

Free range Isa Browns, laid 12 months, not de-beaked, Gormandale area, $12 ea. Large lots available, PIC V05F. Ph. 0448 044 280.

74 Macalister St, Sale or newsagents

classifieds

Lost & Found

Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

classifieds@ gippslandtimes.com.au

Livestock

Full Time Property Manager

We are seeking a full time property manager to manage approx. 100 properties end to end not including trust accounting.

We are a small business with the business owner and a Sales Manager currently, you will be able to build your portfolio up to where you are comfortable.

Offering: ● Flexibility on location of work (office and home) ● Above award wage plus commissions ● Ability to learn other roles within the industry ● Phone/Phone Allowance/Ipad for work use Must haves: ● Positive attitude ● Ability to work independently ● Attention to detail ● Agents rep or R/E Licence ● Reliable vehicle Send your resume to lia.storer@coronis.com.au and we will arrange a confidential meeting.

Cleaners Food Services Assistants Security Personnel Café Workers

The successful candidates will be highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic individuals with the right knowledge and experience to perform these roles. We are seeking 'can-do' people who are passionate about person-centred care and supporting our wonderful community.

To apply for these positions or to view the position description, please visit the careers page on our website; https:/lrh.mercury.com.au Applications close on Friday 22 April 2022 The successful applicants will be required to satisfy pre-employment checks including a National Police History Check and a Working with Children Check. Eligible applicants must be triple vaccinated.

St Thomas' Primary School

This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

- TERM TWO 2022 CLASSROOM TEACHER

1.0FTE Casual Relief Teacher - FIXED TERM (Open to Job Share) Fixed term teaching position commencing on May 2, 2022 and ending June 26, 2022. This is a position under the Victorian Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2018.

Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for the above positions.

Applicants interested in part time/job share are also encouraged to apply.

The successful applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. They will possess the skills and abilities to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team-based approach to teaching and learning.

The successful applicants will hold current Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination Information to be collected, recorded and held by the School prior to their on-site attendance. For further information regarding this position and an Application for Employment form please email: reception@sttsale.catholic.edu.au Applications and resumes can be forwarded to Mrs Anita Little Email: alittle@sttsale.catholic.edu.au Applications close Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 4.00pm.

Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant

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Want to Work Offshore?

- Casual Staff Required

We have multiple hospitality vacancies at offshore sites in Bass Strait. ● Must be available for a 2:2 roster with a willingness to work extra shifts when required ● Must have hospitality experience - Chef or Baker qualification preferred ● Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and current National Police Check Please submit your resume to:

Do you excel in communication and negotiation?

Do you enjoy dealing with customers and working to solve problems?

essobarrybeachadmin@compass-group.com.au

Enjoy being part of a passionate, supportive and forward thinking organisation?

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Hospitality Administration Super Star (Guru)

Applications close at

Are you passionate about purpose-driven communication and meaningful community engagement?

Enjoy creating content for a variety of channels and audiences?

Keen to work in a high-performing, friendly and supportive team If so, we want to hear from you!

Applications close at

GP1641133

Seaspray Caravan Park is looking for an Administration Super Star to join us.

The role is based in a pacy hospitality front office, where quick and efficiency are key. ● Strong Clerical ● Meticulous attention to detail ● Ability to prioritise ● Sound knowledge all things IT with strong computer skills ● Experience with property management systems (preferred but not a deal breaker) ● Previous experience with cash handling and transaction handling ● The ability to work autonomously It is all about the day-to-day operations of the Front Office, the inspiration to enhance the guest experience - every guest, every interaction, every day.

The successfully application will need to be flexible with hours over seven days.

Please email your details to: hello@seaspraycaravanpark.com

Education Officer • $88,955 - $100,930 (Plus Superannuation)

Legal Position Warren Graham & Murphy are looking for a final year law or GDLP student to work in our Sale office assisting our busy family law, criminal defence and child protection practice.

The position offers a fantastic career pathway for law students seeking to eventually appear as a solicitor advocate in court matters. Full or part time position negotiable. The successful applicant will receive mentoring and support from our senior lawyers.

• Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)

Are you chasing a change?

Are you stagnating in your current role?

Do you crave the opportunity to utilize and further develop your skills?

Well…

Dicky Bill is hiring!

Dicky Bill Australia is a progressive, family-owned business focused on growth and stability, with our farm and food processing facility conveniently located in Maffra.

Right now, we have several opportunities available, both in our field and food processing facility.

Get in touch today to find out more and make the change to a progressive and exciting career as part of Team Dicky Bill.

Contact us directly: careers@dickybill.com or mobile 0415 916 968.

Machine Operator/ Production Worker LOVE PIES? COME WORK FOR THE BIGGEST PIE MAKER IN THE WORLD!

of the role include: Lead the development of the MLRA school and community education strategies and programs.

MAKE YOUR PIE AND EAT IT TOO!

Finance Operations Officer

Assist in managing the MLRA social media channels, mailing list and website. engagement strategy.

To be successful in this role you will have some if not all of the below:

Develop and implement an evaluation program for the education strategy.

Report to the MLRA CEO and Board on the progress and outcomes of the education program.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in the development and delivery of educations programs and/or materials for community and/or school-based engagement and education programs

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Fully qualified Quality work guaranteed Interior / exterior house / factory farm / commercial verandahs / pergolas decking Mobile 0400 647 111

WINDOW CLEANER

Experienced. Free quotes.

Phone 0481 257 826.

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Please submit a resume and cover letter to: manager@wgm.com.au to arrange a confidential discussion.

• Ongoing • Usual work location: Morwell (flexibility may be available)

Situations Wanted

CARPENTER

Current practitioners with experience in these practice areas are also encouraged to apply.

If so, we want to hear from you!

A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.

Situations Vacant

For more detail on the requirements, duties and responsibilities of these roles, visit the employment page of the Gippsland Grammar website at http://careers.gippslandgs.vic.edu.au

Newspaper Deliverers required for

Reeve St, Pearson St, Between Stawell and Raglan St's.

Please phone Sam 5144 6513

STRATFORD

Gippsland Times

CASUAL DELIVERY PERSON Must be 11 years or over and have own bike.

Tuesday only.

Contact Lee Dugan 0419 518 277

Gippsland Times deliverers needed, one morning per week for the following Sale rounds: Raglan / Templeton McCole / Overend Raglan / Buckley / Hoddle Dawson / Nicholson Jackson Ave /Bowman Dve Gibsons Rd

Phone Sue 0403 006 347

Interested? Apply now by submitting your CV to: hr@patties.com.au

education activities in central Gippsland.

GP1641309

Rehabilitation Authority (MLRA) within Rural and Regional Victoria group.

The Mine Land Rehabilitation Authority (MLRA) is a statutory authority rehabilitation of declared mine land to ensure transition to safe, established in June 2020 with the placement of a Board and presently is responsible for overseeing and coordinating improvements in

Classifieds Advertising/ Compositor

rehabilitation outcomes are achieved. .

Applicants will be required to comply with the Department of any other legislative requirements, directions, policies or procedures, including but not limited to any requirement to provide evidence of vaccination status.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Department.

For further information on the position, and position description, and to apply please visit https://careers.vic.gov.au/job/educationApplications close at midnight on 17 April 2022.

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How to Apply

www.djpr.vic.gov.au

Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne GP1641200

GP1641295

Cars We are seeking a reliable school bus driver for morning and afternoon school bus runs - Darriman to Sale route

You must: ● Be available to work spit shifts, ● Demonstrate flexibly and adapt to changing traffic and weather conditions, ● Have good communication skills, ● Work well in a team and individually, The following qualification are Manadatory: ● Working with Children Check, ● School Bus Drivers Certificate, ● Min. MR Licence.

Please Note: The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check, at your expense.

Applications to: If you feel you have the skills and attributes to be an integral part of our team, please apply now with your current resume, cover letter and the contact details of 2 referees to: Tracey Cox C/- Turnbull Toyota 303 York Street SALE VIC 3850 e: recruitment@turnbulls.com.au Applications Close: Please apply now as we are interviewing for immediate start.

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CAR REMOVALS

Free service.

Phone Sam 0488 471 163

HYUNDAI i30 Elite. 2013, man., petrol, white, 147,000km. One owner.

Full serv/hist., ex/cond, alloys, GPS, reverse cam, rwc, ZTH-043. $12,000.

Phone 0421 390 232.

NISSAN Pulsar ST

2014, auto, beautiful cond., low kms, r.w.c., country car, 1TR-9OY, $10,522.

Ph Patricia 0428 678 878.

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KIA Rio, 2016 model, 3 dr hatch, deceased estate, r.w.c. supplied, 30,240kms, 1 year warranty left, IHH-3TK, like new $12,500. Ph 5126 2416.

Caravans

Deaths

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CAMPING trailer, 2006, custom made. Int. colour grey, can erect trailer, carries tinny on top, 4x4 tyres, swing Kitchen, storage box on front, vgc. $10,000, ono 0488 301 283.

EVERNEW, 2003 E series, inside van measures 20', q/bed, full oven, lrg. fridge/ freezer, full annex, no toilet/shower many extras exc./cond., stored undercover, only travelled highKLM10124. Very clean way kms, $25,500. Phone rec rego 8/22, $4500. Ph 0412 492 774.

0410 120 704

Motorcycles

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DRG650 2009

Honda CBR500RA

Marine

black, 2014, 13,000km, one owner, 1Q4QU $6000. Ph 0481 365 933.

Caravans

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2001 ROYAL FLAIR 17ft6in, reg. til Oct 2022.

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Birthdays ALUMINIUM boat, 11.9ft, battery operated motor, Dumbier trailer, all safety gear, brand new cover, 3x oars, anchor, 3x life jackets.

Ideal for fishing and duck shooting $1700 o.n.o. Ph 5133 6355. *Motor shown in photo not included.

Dual wheels, elec brakes, twin gas bottles, roll-out awning, full length annex, van cover incl., twin beds, 3-way fridge/freezer, 4-burner gas stove, as new gas oven and grill, plus heaps of extras, 3.4m, alum, 15hp o/b, fold $19,500 ONO. Phone up trailer, safety gear, extras. $3,700. Phone 0427 442 540.

0351 271 501

SAVAGE GULL

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EDIE

Happy 6th Birthday to our cherished Edie.

Love from Nana and Grandpa Broughton, your Dad Michael, sister Jess, cousins Callum, Noah, Mia, Lydia, Georgia, Aunty Jeanette, Uncle Anthony, and Aunty Liz.

BIRTHDAY

GREETINGS

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CHESTER, Lofty.

Uncle Lofty, the last larrikan, the end of an era.

Thank you for taking us under your wing and welcoming us as part of the Chester clan, especially after we lost Dad. Combienbar just won't be the same without you.

Rest easy now.

Much love to Aunty Eileen and family.

Love Kellinde, Brooke, Anthony and families.

DILETTOSO, Sammy.

March 26, 2022.

Sammy (formerly of Maffra Macalister Hotel).

Sammy and Bill had great respect for one another.

May their souls rest peacefully and catch up again in Heaven.

Our families are forever friends. Our deepest sympathies to Maria; Josie and Jamie; Carlo and Maria and families.

- Kathleen; Bill (dec.); Leanne; Jennifer; Alecia; and Michael.

HALL, Vincent Paul.

6/9/1942 - 2/4/2022 Died peacefully on Saturday evening at Wilson Lodge.

Beloved husband of Ros (53 years).

Loving father of Christian, Nicholas, Benjamin and Matthew (dec.).

Loved father-in-law of Suzie and Joanna.

Adoring and eternally proud grandfather of Jackson, Cooper, Baillie, Luka, Liam, Grace, Asha, Audrey and Oscar.

Vin touched the lives of many through his years at Catholic College Sale (formerly St. Patrick's).

A wonderful educator, colleague and friend.

Loved dearly and sadly missed. He leaves many cherished memories and a lasting legacy.

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Deaths

Motoring Deal

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A total of 12 issues over a month!

Each line thereafter, $7.50

Tenders

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BISHOP, John of Stratford Passed away peacefully at the Sale Hospital on Tuesday, 22nd March 2022 Aged 89 years Dearly loved husband of Gwen.

Loved father of Greg, Geoffrey Tony, Garry and Gordon, their partners, and the extended family.

At rest

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL

Abandoned/ Unregistered Vehicles

Wellington Shire Council invites tenders for the purchase of 1 Trailer, 1 Caravan and 7 abandoned vehicles, currently impounded by Council.

BISHOP, John.

Our parting was so sudden, No chance to say goodbye, I will never forget you, I will love you until I die.

Your loving wife, Gwen.

Vehicle 1 Vehicle 2 Vehicle 3 Vehicle 4 Vehicle 5 Vehicle 6 Vehicle 7

2010 Holden Commodore (Red) 2003 Ford Falcon (White) 1995 Ford Futura (Grey) wreck, no tyres 2001 Hyundai Accent (White) 1996 Hyundai Excel (Green) wreck 1999 Mitsubishi Verada (Red) 2005 Holden (White) Inspection at Yarram Depot Caravan Caravan (white) poor condition, no door Trailer 6x4 trailer with no tow hitch The vehicles are currently impounded at Wellington Shire Council’s Landy Street Depot in Maffra, and may be inspected on site Tuesday 5 April 2022 from 11-11.30am.

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Tenders should be clearly marked ‘Tender for Abandoned Vehicle – Maffra’ and are to be lodged at Wellington Shire Council’s Sale Service Centre at 18 Desailly Street, Sale, no later than 2.00pm, Tuesday 26 April, 2022.

The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Late or email tenders will not be accepted.

BISHOP, John.

Miss you already, Dad. They say with time the pain will fade, but I don't think anything will be the same again.

Love you Dad. Rest in peace.

-Tony, Lynette and family.

BISHOP, John.

In memory of my Dad. I am going to miss you every time I crack a can.

I will see your friendly face and think of the great father I had. You will always be in my heart.

Love Garry.

MARTIN, KELLY (nee King) Hazel.

20/4/1925 - 2/4/2022 Wife of Jack Kelly (dec.) and John Martin (dec.).

Mother and mother in law of Carol and Ron (dec.)

Castles, Beth and Michael Buxton, Jack and Wendy Kelly, Christine Kelly, Linda and Steve Elston.

Nana of Shane and Louise, Mitch and Michele, Melanie and Lee, Joanne and Michael, Paul and Kelly, Julie and Mark, Ella and Vaughan, Hayley, Matthew and Ally.

Great Nana of Connor, Riley, Reece and Eryn; Tyler and Rylan; Jack and Jeremy; Jack and Sarah; Trinity and Zoe; Annie and Jack; Oliver and Elliot; Aurora, Isla and Jaeger; Marlowe, Arki, and Mimi-Hazel.

A much loved beautiful lady.

At rest

MARTIN/KELLY (nee Kind) Hazel 20.04.1925 - 2.4.2022 Dear Mum/Haze, You were a very loved and loving mum and mother-in-law to us both.

We will miss our Saturday nights out for tea and the pokies. You were always the lucky one - we usually left a donation.

Haze, when I lost my own mother's hand so long ago, you picked my hand up and have always kept it close to your heart. I count myself so lucky to have had you as both my mother-in-law and my friend. You were an inspiration to us both.

'Sweet dreams at last'.

Dearly loved by your son Jack and daughter-in-law Wendy.

Will be sadly missed.

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MARTIN/KELLY (nee King) Hazel 20.4.1925 - 2.4.2022 Mum's passion for life set her apart. She set an example for all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

With kindness, honesty and strength, she guided us in the right direction.

Such a wonderful legacy to leave. A gift to treasure.

Thanks Mum, Nana and Nana Hazel.

Your loving daughter and son-in-law Carol and Ron (dec.) Castles.

Your grandchildren Shane, Mitch, Melanie and Joanne.

Your great grandchildren Connor, Riley, Reece, Eryn, Jack, Jeremy, Tyler, Rylan, Trinity, Zoe, Jack and Sarah.

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SCHEPERS, Ria. The Bundalaguah, Myrtlebank Hall committee members are very sad to hear of the passing of Ria Schepers, and would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Boris and all of her family.

We would like to pay tribute to a lady who had infectious can-do energy and always made the task at hand a lot of fun.

Her generosity, cheerful and positive spirit rubbed off on everyone around her.

She was an enthusiastic and willing contributor to all the activities at the hall.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Funerals

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SCHEPERS In accordance with her wishes, a private cremation for Ria Schepers WAS HELD. A celebration of Ria's life will be held at the Greenwattle Racecourse, Sale on SATURDAY (April 9, 2022) from 1-4pm.

All friends of Ria are invited to attend. Please enter via the main gate.

TYRRELL-LOVE A private cremation will be held for Mrs Madeleine Tyrell-Love.

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McKENZIE, Edward.

In loving memory of Edward Thomas McKenzie. Passed away ten years on April 5, 2012.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Memories are treasures, no one can steal.

You will always stay loved and remembered in every way, No tears, no verse, can ever say how much we miss you every day.

Loved husband of Bet and precious Dad to Kerryn, Robyn, Russell, Marian and families.

MORRISSY, Leo. April 6, 2017.

Five years have not dimmed the loss of you.

Missing you.

Rest peacefully, my love.

- Shirley and family.

TYRRELL-LOVE, Madeleine.

Of Maffra.

MARTIN/KELLY 1/11/1932 - 1/04/2022 (nee King) Bereavement Peacefully at Stretton Hazel Park Hostel Maffra.

20.4.1925 - 2.4.2022 Thanks Loved wife of Anthony 96 years.

Mum, Haze, Nana, Nana (dec.).

Much loved sister of WRIGHT Hazel.

MAHONEY, John The funeral service for Mr Elaine and family would Our hearts are broken, but Elizabeth and David.

Donald Ian Wright will be Cousin of Susan. so very full, like to sincerely thank held at the Sale Baptist family and friends for their Our minds are blurry, but Church, Princes Highway Special thanks to the memories so clear, love and support, along at 11am on with all the cards, flowers, Our eyes will weep, but wonderful staff at Stretton Sale Park for their care of WEDNESDAY (April 6, phone calls, visits and see life as you did, Our Christmas' will be Madeleine during her time 2022) followed by a messages. We would also private cremation. different but always so there. like to thank those that special. attended John's funeral.

In lieu of flowers, We extend our thanks to Thank you for being the donations may be made Father Edwin, Father most amazing Mum, to Pancare.

Mother-in-law, Nan and WRIGHT, Donald Ian Stephen, and Trevor 3/7/1951 31/3/2022 Great Grandmother there Fogarty who officiated and Passed away peacefully ever was. We will treasure spoke so kindly at the after a brave battle. you forever. funeral.

Son of Ken and Elsie Love always Linda and The family sincerely (dec.).

Steve, Ella, Vaughan, thanks the staff at Aurora, Isla and Jeager, Brother of Suzanne and Heyfield hospital and Dr Hayley, Matthew, Ally, Rod (dec.).

Andrew Roberts, Dr Sarah Marlowe, Arki and Mimi Much loved husband of In Memoriam Christian, Dr Emma Irene.

Hazel.

Beaton for their Adored father and compassionate support father-in-law of Danny and MARTIN/KELLY and dedication to John's Casey, Matt and Lisa, GIESCHEN, (nee King) care. Special mention to Amanda and Chris.

Hazel Judith Grace (Judy). nurses Brian and Kim for Cherished grandfather of 20.4.1925 - 2.4.2022 Passed away April 1, their professionalism, Bailey, Ashton, Cooper, Hazel is dancing in the 2020. care, patience and Campbell, Olive and Evie. light, Every day goes by I think support of John.

Moving at her pace, of you, memories for me Thanks you to Brad In another space. to hold.

Semmens for your Forever in our embrace.

Love, Colin. support and compassion Love from your daughter, Funerals that made things so much GIESCHEN, Christine Kelly easier during this time.

Judith Grace (Judy).

A very special thank you Passed away April 1, to Margaret for her help, 2020. love and support.

Loved and missed every Many thanks to the BISHOP Heyfield Bowls Club for The funeral of Mr John day. loving sister the catering and amazing Bishop is appointed to Your food, and to the Heyfield leave the Stratford Heather.

Vintage Engine Club for Mechanics Hall, Hobson the kind gesture of having Street, Stratford after a a guard of honour. service commencing at MARTIN, Hazel Loving memories of an Please accept that as our 2pm on FRIDAY (April 8, exceptional lady.

Loving personal thank you to you 2022) for the Stratford mum of my bestest friend. all.

Lawn Cemetery.

Merri and Tony No flowers by request.

SCHEPERS, Ria. Funeral Directors 28/7/1956 - 28/3/2022 Aged 66 years.

Loved by husband 'Boris' and their three beautiful dogs.

Ria passed away peacefully at home.

Sister to Gert, Arian and Helen.

Ria's love for wildlife, her friends, and her passion HALL. Maffra 5147 1954 Our Family Caring For followed her everywhere Requiem mass for the Sale 5144 1954 Your Family Since 1979 repose of the soul of Mr she went.

Ria's passing has left a Vincent Paul Hall will be Heyfield 5148 3354 void that cannot be filled. offered at St Mary's Member Of The Australian www.semmensfunerals.com.au She will be forever Cathedral corner Pearson Funeral Directors Association 24 Hour Service and Foster Streets, Sale missed. at 11am on FRIDAY (April 8, 2022).

SCHEPERS, Ria. Following mass, the 1956 - 2022 A special friend for over funeral will leave the above church for the Sale 50 years.

We will always remember Lawn Cemetery. your ability to brighten our day with your kindness and thoughtfulness.

You faced life and its recent challenges with humour and courage.

Ria, you were the strongest person we will ever know, so rest in peace now.

MARTIN, KELLY Condolences to John and (nee King) family.

The funeral service for - Michael, Margaret and Mrs Hazel Martin will be family. held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street SCHEPERS, Ria. Sale at 11am on Your pain is gone.

We o er care, compassion and service SATURDAY (April 9, The weary journey is over. 2022), followed by with dignity, for the people of Gippsland I will hear your voice when interment at the Sale sitting near the creek, Lawn Cemetery.

When hearing the birds sing, 67 Macarthur Street, Sale When wildflowers dance, Phone 5143 1232 When seeing dogs play, and horses standing tall.

Rest now, dearest friend.

- Nancy, Scobie and family.

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Sport

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Cats clip the Swans Liam Durkin

THERE was no joy for Stratford or BoisdaleBriagolong in the opening round of the East Gippsland Football League season.

The Swans and Bombers each suffered defeats, with the former losing on the road and the latter at home.

STRATFORD travelled to Lindenow to take on the Cats.

With new playing-coach Jarryd Clohesy in the driver’s seat, the Swans stayed with their opponents for the best part of three quarters, before fading in the final term to go down 8.6 (54) to 5.4 (34).

The contest was a grind up until midway through the last quarter, as only 14 points separated the teams at half-time, and only 12 points at three quarter time.

Lindenow always seemed to have their noses in front, and so it proved in the last quarter.

Although they only added two goals to Stratford's one, it was enough to see them to a 20-point victory.

Justin Gould, Tom Van Den Einden and Andrew Sandy were best for the winners.

Regan Tait, Mitch Hawkins, Nathan French, Jesse Broadbent, Ryan Thatcher and Nick French were judged best for Stratford.

BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG was never really in the hunt against Lakes Entrance.

Playing at home, the Bombers took until the third quarter to wake-up, not adding a goal in the entire first half.

A 30-point margin at the main break could have been much worse had it not been for inaccurate kicking in front of goal by the Seagulls, who returned a scoreline of 4.10 (34).

The Bombers came out firing in the third, kicking four goals to two, and got the situation back to within a manageable 20 points with one quarter to play.

Lakes Entrance however steadied, and quickly extinguished any hopes Boisdale-Briagolong might have had of staging a comeback, slamming on seven goals in the last 20 minutes to win 13.17 (95) to 6.7 (43).

James Gibbs kicked four goals to be among the best players for the Seagulls.

Best for the Bombers were Andrew Quirk, Billy Marshall, Rhys Johnson, Tom Lee, Matt Wilkinson and Jim Reeves who kicked three goals.

LUCKNOW was too strong for Orbost Snowy Rovers.

The visiting Magpies kicked away after half-time to win 9.6 (60) to 4.2 (26).

The Blues trailed by just seven points at the

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Nathan French was among the best players for Stratford, although the Swans went down to Lindenow in the first game of the East Gippsland season.

Photo: File main break before Lucknow took the ascendancy, stretching their lead to 20 points at the last change after keeping Orbost Snowy-Rovers goalless in the third term.

Damien Hodder kicked four majors for the Magpies and was listed in the best players, as was Ash and Dallas Smith.

The Blues found honest contributions from William Walker, Jarrah Nettleton and Matt Rogers.

WY YUNG led from start to finish against Paynesville.

The Tigers did enough to win at home, getting the job done 10.7 (67) to 4.8 (32).

A three goal to one second quarter meant the Gulls were constantly playing catch-up in the second half, and while the match was still up for

grabs at three quarter time, Wy Yung added three goals while keeping Paynesville to one behind the last term to record a 35-point victory.

The Tigers shared the love in front of goal, with eight players getting on the stat sheet.

Luke Elia was judged to have the most influence, and received good support from two people with similar, but slightly different names in Mitchell Toms and Tom Stephenson.

Nick Pincott kicked three of Paynesville's four goals and took out best on ground honours for his efforts.

Interestingly, Wy Yung player Aaron Hanuera was listed as being worth five points on the playerpoints system.

A five-point player is a rarity in minor league country football, and is usually reserved for players coming straight out of the AFL system.

Sale impresses at championships Amy Forrester LOCAL baseball returned at the weekend, with the Gippsland Championships held in the Latrobe Valley.

Sale won through the grand final or the championships, only to be denied by inclement weather.

Morwell and Moe/Newborough Baseball Clubs hosted the championships with eight teams participating across the two days.

The Rangers had a strong showing both days with their only loss during the round-robin to Dingley.

Moe/Newborough Dodgers started out strong with wins against Churchill and Westgarth, but struggled for the rest of the weekend suffering four losses.

Traralgon Redsox started with a draw against Westgarth and then took a win against Churchill, before going loss, win, loss, loss.

Churchill Braves had a slower start to the weekend with losses against Moe, Traralgon and Pakenham, but recovered to have a strong win against Westgarth and Morwell, but just couldn’t match Dingley with another loss.

Morwell Cougars had a competitive side but just couldn't find a winning formula until the last game where it defeated Traralgon.

Westgarth started the weekend strongly with a draw to Traralgon but then lost three of its remaining four games.

Pakenham Pumas started with a loss against Dingley and Sale, but finished off on a positive note winning against Westgarth, Moe/Newborough, Morwell and Churchill Dingley just couldn’t be beaten, winning every game in the round-robin and staying at the top of the ladder all weekend.

After the first day of competition, the ladder read: Dingley first on eight points, followed closely by Sale (six), Traralgon (five) and Moe/Newborough (four).

The final ladder saw Dingley and Sale first and second, meaning the two would go head-to-head in the grand final.

Unfortunately, the grand final was ultimaely

One from two the story for Gippsland United in Big V action GIPPSLAND United men handed Mornington its first loss of the Big V season.

A strong first quarter from United set up the path to victory, which eventually saw the scoreboard read 91-70.

United was not overawed playing on Mornington’s home court, putting up 26 points to 18 in the first quarter, before adding another 27 to take a 53-32 lead at the main break, a margin it was able to maintain for the rest of the match.

Every United played had an impact in the points’ column, with Brandon Armstrong and Billy Hughes each netting 13.

Kody Tibballs and Jordan Gooiker provided a couple of highlights, nailing two three pointers.

Armstrong also had nine rebounds in what was a strong display from the American import.

The win takes Gippsland United’s record to two wins from three matches.

United sits fifth on the ladder, but has a game in hand from most of the teams above it.

GIPPSLAND United women did not enjoy the same success, going down in a tough encounter with Mornington.

An even first quarter saw United take a one-point lead at the first change, but Mornington was able to control the contest in the second term, piling on 23 points to 13.

United was able to trade blows with Mornington after that, but in doing so, was also unable to bridge the gap.

In the finish, a spirited United lost 75-62, ensuring Mornington maintained its unbeaten start to the season.

Chloe Hogg was busy for the Gippsland team, netting 21 points, while import Makenzie Miller had 11 of the side’s 51 rebounds.

The United women are 2-2 after four rounds to be fourth on the ladder.

Gippsland United women won’t have to wait long for a rematch, as it takes on Mornington again this Saturday at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium.

Tip-off at 6pm.

The men will face a good challenge when it plays top side Altona.

Altona has played two more games than United, and the Gippsland team will be looking to take a scalp.

Tip off for the men is 8pm.

Sunday meeting at Sale Turf Club was abandoned

Sale Baseball Club made it to the grand final of the Gippsland Championships, but was unable to complete the match due to inclement weather.

Photo: Amy Forrester abandoned after 40 minutes due to persistent rain at Morwell.

As Dingley had finished on top of the ladder

they took home the shield and were crowned as the winners of the Gippsland Championships for 2022.

SUNDAY’S race meeting at Sale was abandoned due to the condition of the track after a number of days of wet weather.

Officials inspected the track on Sunday morning and deemed it unsuitable for racing.

The track received 45mm of rain since Wednesday and another 40mm was forecast on Sunday (30.4mm fell at East Sale Airport).

Any affected horses were able to be nominated as a late entry for tomorrow’s meeting at Ladbrokes Park (Sandown).

Racing Victoria confirmed the third heat of the Good Friday Country Trainers Series (1500m) would take place at the Sandown meeting.

Sale Turf Club will now turn its attention to the inaugural Good Friday meeting on April 15.

The race day will feature a $1.4 million prize purse, highlighted by the $500,000 The Country Discovery (1100m).

Other key races on the card will be the Country Oaks (2200m), a $150,000 event for fillies and mares as well as two finals of the Country Trainer Series, run at 1200m and 1500m.

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Lakes Entrance won the Division 1 premiership.

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Bowls premiers decided THE Saturday Pennant of the Gippsland Bowls Region has come to a close following the competition’s grand finals.

Grand final day took place at the Bairnsdale Bowls Club on Saturday, March 26.

Lakes Entrance were the victors in Division 1, defeating West Sale.

Their success mirrors the club’s result in the Midweek Pennant earlier this month, where it also won in the first division of competition.

Division 2 was won by Paynesville, beating Heyfield to claim their flag.

It was a bittersweet victory for the club, with the club’s teams having come runners-up in the first, second and third divisions of the Midweek Pennant.

Meanwhile, Howitt Park had a day to savour, winning Divisions 3 and 4, again emulating the results of the Midweek Pennant – the club also triumphed in the fourth division of that grand final.

Sale Bowls Club was defeated in both divisions.

The next event for the Gippsland Bowls Region will be the Champion of Champions Singles final, again held in Bairnsdale.

Michael Morgan (Yarram), Rohan Kelly (Heyfield), Anthony Edwards (Lindenow) and Wayne Morris (West Sale) will be vying for the men’s title, while Annette Anderson (Maffra), Wilma Fowden (Paynesville), Gail McKenzie (West Sale) and GBR president Jan Morton (Sale) will be playing in the ladies’ competition.

More information about the final can be found by heading to the official GBR website: gbr.bowls.com.au

Heyfield featured in the Division 2 grand final.

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Paynesville won the Division 2 premiership.

West Sale played in the Division 1 grand final.

Sale featured in the Division 3 grand final.

Howitt Park completed a premiership double in Division 3 and Division 4.

Sale featured in the Division 4 grand final.

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NORTH GIPPSLAND FOOTBALL ROUND 1 SENIORS Woodside 6.1 9.5 13.8 18.10(118) Heyfield 0.2 1.3 1.4 5.5 (35) Best – Woodside: D Waddell, C Whiteoak, B Johnson, L LeBlanc, A Jessup, Z Richards Heyfield:T Marchesi, J Conway, M Sundermann, B Woodland, D Burton, T Birss. Goals – Woodside: D Waddell 7, C Whiteoak 5, T King, B Tatnell, D McAlpine, A Jessup, Z Richards, B Waddell Heyfield: J Conway 2, L Brown, B Woodland, W Knight.

Yarram 4.2 8.10 11.11 13.14 (92) TTU 3.2 4.3 9.8 11.9 (75) Best –Yarram:T Chisholm, K Peace, J Shea, T Chisholm, A Scott, J Davis TTU: J Brown, K Duncan, J Neilson, B Kelleher, N Fox, M Mustoe. Goals –Yarram: J Staley 3, J Swift 3, J Davis 2, K Pearce 2, T Chisholm, J Shea, A Scott TTU: B Kelleher 4, L Albanese 3, M Mustoe 2, M Jacobsen, J Neilson.

YYN 1.4 4.10 6.13 8.15 (63) Rosedale 1.0 1.2 2.5 3.9 (27) Best –YYN: K Hughes, AYoung, L Little, D Bentley, D Bath, J Massese Rosedale: R Burns, J Bristow, L Stuckey, T Northe, D Barnett, B McKay. Goals –YYN: K Hughes 6, D Keyhoe, B Dyson Rosedale: F Brouns, L Stuckey, W Gaudion.

Churchill 4.6 7.15 14.17 19.21(135) Glengarry 3.1 5.3 7.7 10.7 (67) Best – Churchill: B Flanigan, J Roe-Duggan, R Lowrie, M Diaz, B Kearns, A Mitchell Glengarry: J Burgess, J Neagle, T Harris, Z Bezzina, S Poulton, T Patten.

Goals – Churchill: B Kearns 5, R Lowrie 4, L Hecker 4, C Wangman 3, B Skinner, T Sevenson, T Hayes Glengarry: Z Bezzina 2, T Patten 2, N Quenault 2, S Poulton, J Burgess, J Hall, R Turner.

Gormandale 3.1 5.5 6.9 8.13 (61) Cowwarr 1.1 2.4 4.5 6.8 (44) Best – Gormandale: M Jones, K Owen, T Atlee, D Munkara, A Tipungwuti, W Flanagan Cowwarr: M Bourke, B Grieve, R Ferguson, N Wozniak, B Bould, S Alexander. Goals – Gormandale:A Tipungwuti 3, C Long 2, D Munkara, D Piening, J Garlick Cowwarr: R Ferguson 2, A Barrett 2, S Cooper, B Grieve.

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Ben Mattern and his Woodside teammates started their season with a win over Heyfield in North Gippsland football.

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Drought-breaking win for the Tigers Scott Berechree

IF you hoped the commencement of season 2022 in the North Gippsland Football-Netball League might bring with it a return of normality the good folk of the Gormandale Football-Netball Club ensured this was not the case on Saturday.

The league’s perennial whipping boys turned on an inspired performance to chalk up their first win in more than 1300 days.

The Tigers jumped Cowwarr early and never looked back, recording a 17-point win 8.13 (61) to 6.8 (44) to open their season.

Assisted by a pair of fly-in 'permit' players in Adam Tipungwuti and Dion Munkara, who kicked half of Gormandale's majors between them it was beers and cheers all around for the visiting side.

While the remaining games mostly went to script there were some margins that might have a few coaches worried even though it is only early in the season.

ONE such club is Heyfield.

The Kangaroos parted with coach Rick Galea in February and while expectations of a win against last season’s ladder leaders Woodside might not have been realistic it is unlikely too many expected the 83-point drubbing handed to them.

Replacement coach Kodie Woodland was able to call upon 2010 AFL premiership player Leigh Brown, but even his presence couldn’t give the Kangaroos a reliable avenue to goal, as they lost 18.10 (118) to 5.5 (35).

David Waddell and Cameron Whiteoak did as they pleased slamming home a dozen goals between them for the Wildcats. Coach Michael Duncan, who sat out the game, noted post-match Heyfield was likely undermanned and would be improved by the run.

Duncan declined to highlight any particular players for recognition noting the evenness of his side’s contributions as his highlight of the day.

He was prepared to go as far as give his younger players a wrap, saying they acquitted themselves well at senior level and hinted at the somewhat unique nature of the preseason program they undertook as the potential reason they were able to run the game out so well.

ANOTHER game where the margin said as much as the result was the clash between Churchill and Glengarry.

Plenty of Churchill folk were worried about the fact the Cougars had seven first gamers

in their line-up and where without several recognised stars.

Of the seven first gamers at least two were still eligible for the early game in the Under-18s.

Worry they need not however as the home side put any fears of an upset to rest with 22 scoring shots to eight at half-time indicating the home side’s dominance.

One of the young first gamers, Lleyton Hecker, helped himself to three first-half majors on his way to four on debut.

Ably assisted by Ryan ‘Chompers’ Lowrie and Ben Kearns it was all one-way traffic as the Cougars won every quarter, prevailing by 68 points - 19.21 (135) to 10.7 (67).

YALLOURN Yallourn North welcomed Rosedale to town for their season opener.

The home town Jets were unable to call upon captain and season 2021 leading goalkicker Dean MacDonald and with first choice ruckman Campbell Staff out for the season hopes were high for the visiting side.

Fast forward to half-time and the visitors had managed only one major and were it not for appalling accuracy in front of goal the home side would have had a much greater margin than 26 points.

The second-half saw more of the same with YYN maintaining their dominance yet failing to capitalise in front of goal.

Keenan Hughes managed half a dozen for the winners in a best on ground performance while it was singles all round for Rosedale’s three goals in a 8.15 (63) to 3.9 (27) finish.

YYN president Evan Sheekey heaped praise on club stalwart Owen Budge who toiled manfully in the ruck all day while the returning Todd Rowe was also singled out by the president for his efforts.

Sheekey went on to suggest Rosedale would be well served by the imminent return of Brad Scott as he felt they lacked another avenue to goal to support Frazar Brouns.

With an eye to his club’s next match, the big Good Friday clash with Yarram in two weeks’ time, Sheekey was also keen to get any insight he could on their Round 1 win over Traralgon Tyers United in a game where there was almost as much talk about who wasn’t playing as who was with both sides heavily impacted by injury, player movement and COVID. WHEN it was revealed pregame both Vardys were not taking the field for Yarram it felt like it was advantage TTU. And so it proved early with young ruckman Ben Fleming providing silver service to Liam

Willaton to set up multiple forward forays for the Bombers.

Willaton was getting plenty of it early and Jayden Shae was just as lively for Yarram when he wasn’t setting goals up he was kicking them himself.

The second quarter saw hostilities pick up a notch and went Hayden Willaton placed a sleeper hold on Yarram’s Luke Anedda the umpires had seen enough and sent Willaton for a short spell on the sidelines.

This started a run of eight straight free kicks to the Demons which was only equalled by their run of 11 straight scores.

TTU coach Jamie Aitken had several of his prime movers also take a rest for illdisciplined acts with Michael Jacobsen and Jye Nielson also spending a few moments in 'time out' before getting back into the fray.

In an attempt to negate the Yarram run of play which saw them reach half-time with a 31-point lead Aitken installed Nielson in the ruck to start the second-half and the young skipper set about redeeming himself with an inspired performance.

His work in the ruck set up two goals to Brad Kelleher who finished with four and saw the Bombers back within 15 points at the last change.

Yarram coach Justin Staley had seen enough of the Nielson influence and spent much of the latter part of the game rucking himself.

When he injected Griffin Underwood and Shae into the middle to start the last quarter you knew it was game on.

Even more so when TTU co-captain Mitch Mustoe slammed home the first goal of the last quarter to reduce the margin to single digits for the first time all day.

Sadly, for the home side though it was as close as they were able to get with Kaleb Pearce and Josh Swift sealing the win for the visitors with around five minutes to go.

The final scoreboard reading Yarram 13.14 (92) TTU 11.9 (75).

The last few minutes was spun gold for Supercoach fans with Yarram holding the ball in their defensive area and running down the clock to take out a much-deserved win.

Yarram will take plenty from the win with coach Staley highly likely to be the happiest man in Gippsland given he gets two weeks to find enough senior footballers to fill a side without him in it or to get over his game and prepare for the Good Friday clash with YYN.

Woodside 0.5 3.10 5.13 9.14 (68) def Heyfield 2.2 3.3 4.4 5.6 (36) Best – Woodside:A Walpole, A Dean, N Tourtoulas, T Askew, C Witchell, J Chisholm Heyfield: J Dinsdale, R Bean, K Hole, J Kuhnell, J Morgan, R Smith.

Goals – Woodside: K Hanning 3, C Witchell, Z Guttridge, M O’Sullivan, unknown 3 Heyfield: R Bean, M Millar, J Morgan, J Nikolajew, R Smith.

TTU 7.3 11.5 14.10 16.17 (113) def Yarram 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 (2) Best – TTU:T Mudita, T Francis, B Monks-Hamilton, B Catlin, J Nancarrow, J AitkenYarram:A Parry, L Hunter, M McMahon, R Sykes, J McDonald. Goals – TTU: B Monks-Hamilton 5, T Aitken 4, S Duguid, J Krekelberg, N Albanese, L Blackwood, G Batchelor, unknown 2.

YYN 7.5 10.7 13.11 16.19 (115) def Rosedale 0.0 1.0 1.1 2.2 (14) Best –YYN: J Mathison, B Brown, A Anderson, D Potts, L Fry, S Simpson Rosedale: M Bradley, B Reid, M Ellman, E Barnes, C Byers, B Hill. Goals –YYN: S Simpson 3, B Smith 3, J Mathison 3, L Fry 2, A Anderson, S Gore, D Walshe, J Young, T Johnson Rosedale: M Ellman, B Watson.

Glengarry 1.3 7.5 11.8 18.15 (123) def Churchill 2.1 2.1 4.1 4.4 (28) Best – Glengarry: M Marino, S Kosterman, L Mitchell, J Gee, L Patterson, C Ewert Churchill: J Didjurgies, B Mogford, Q Whitehead, D Kearns, P Khamphawa, E Blair. Goals – Glengarry:A May 7, L Little 3, B Bevis, Z Christensen, J Gee, S Kosterman, M Marino, L Patterson, C Schmidt, T Wilson Churchill:A Zappulla 2, D Blair, L Kearns.

Cowwarr 1.2 3.7 4.8 8.11 (59) def Gormandale 1.1 1.2 2.3 2.4 (16) Best – Cowwarr:W Swan, J Cargill, B Ruthven, M McNulty, K Hood, P McNulty Gormandale:A Piening, M Morelli, J Rust, H Ta’ala. Goals – Cowwarr: M McNulty 3, J Cargill 2, J Burt, H Griffiths, W Swan Gormandale: J Rust, T Duckworth.

THIRDS Heyfield 1.1 4.2 9.2 12.6 (78) def Woodside 2.1 2.2 2.2 3.5 (23) Best – Heyfield: M Eastham, X Brooks, K Hole, I Wheeler, H Blake, K Anderson Woodside: H McLeod, Adam Janssen, H Foat, Ashton Janssen, Z Clarke, D Boyd.

Goals – Heyfield: H Blake 4, I Wheeler 4, C Ronan, K Hole, J Christian, L Dwyer Woodside: L Sketcher, J Williams, H McLeod, unknown 3.

TTU 3.4 6.5 9.10 14.10 (94) def Yarram 1.2 2.3 2.6 4.7 (31) Best – TTU: R Duguid, A Wilbraham, D Morrison, R Edwards, N PoelYarram:T Chisholm, L Farley, A Barns, T Harding, D Coulthard, R Maiden. Goals – TTU: R Duguid 6, B Robson 2, unknown 6Yarram: Unknown 4.

Rosedale 5.5 7.8 12.12 16.18 (114) def YYN 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.4 (4) Best –YYN: C Macleod, L Speairs, M Caruana, J Diamond, W Murray, J Edney YYN: J Garner, T Smith, S King, T Sultana, M Glibanovic. Goals – Rosedale: J Diamond 4, L Speairs 4, J Edney 2, L Rowley 2, X Watson, M Caruana, S Callahan, H Rowley.

Churchill 3.2 6.6 7.12 12.15 (87) def Glengarry 0.2 0.2 2.4 4.4 (28) Best – Churchill: R Harding, A Rooney, J Answerth, M Bruerton, B Woodford, R Luxford Glengarry: Unknown. Goals – Churchill: M Bruerton 3, J Answerth 2, L Kerr 2, J Williams 2, L Bye, T Crawford, M Ponton Glengarry: Unknown 4.

Gormandale 6.4 8.6 13.9 17.13 (115) def Cowwarr 0.0 2.1 2.1 2.1 (13) Best – Gormandale: J Marsh, N Copland, T Kanara, H Richards, J Walker, T Reynolds Cowwarr: R White, M Pistrin, N Esler, J Collier, L Meany, M Farmer.

Goals – Gormandale: Unknown 17 Cowwarr: J Moon, L Meany.

LADDERS SENIORS WOODSIDE YYN CHURCHILL GORMANDALE YARRAM TTU COWWARR GLENGARRY ROSEDALE HEYFIELD SALE CITY RESERVES TTU YYN GLENGARRY COWWARR WOODSIDE HEYFIELD GORMANDALE CHURCHILL ROSEDALE YARRAM SALE CITY THIRDS ROSEDALE GORMANDALE HEYFIELD CHURCHILL TTU YARRAM GLENGARRY WOODSIDE COWWARR YYN SALE CITY

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L 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 L 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 L 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

F 118 63 135 61 92 75 44 67 27 35 0 F 113 115 123 47 68 36 16 27 14 2 0 F 114 115 78 87 94 31 28 23 13 2 0

A 35 27 67 44 75 92 61 135 63 118 0 A 2 14 27 16 36 68 47 123 115 113 0 A 2 13 23 28 31 94 87 78 115 114 0

% 337.1 233.3 201.5 138.6 122.7 81.5 72.1 49.6 42.9 29.7 0.0 % 5650.0 821.4 455.6 293.8 188.9 52.9 34.0 22.0 12.2 1.8 0.0 % 5700.0 884.6 339.1 310.7 303.2 33.0 32.2 29.5 11.3 1.8 0.0

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15 13

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11 13

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4

TOTAL

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Western Bulldogs 4 Melbourne 4 Port Adelaide 6 GWS 4 Geelong 4 Brisbane Lions 4 Carlton 4 Richmond 6 Fremantle 4

TOTAL TOTAL

18 13

THIS ROUND

4

SAM

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7

TOTAL TOTAL

17 13

THIS ROUND

4

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Sydney 6 Melbourne 4 Port Adelaide 6 Gold Coast 6 Geelong 4 Brisbane 4 Hawthorn 6 Richmond 6 Fremantle 4

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17 13

THIS ROUND

4

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16 13

THIS ROUND

4

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THIS ROUND

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12 13

THIS ROUND

4

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14 13

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18 13

THIS ROUND

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15 13

THIS ROUND

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Sydney Swans 6 Melbourne 4 Port Adelaide 6 GWS 4 Collingwood 6 Brisbane 4 Carlton 4 Richmond 6 Fremantle 4

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17 13

THIS ROUND

4

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THIS ROUND

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TOTAL TOTAL

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Thursday, March 31 Western Bulldogs vs. Sydney Swans (MRVL) (N) Friday, April 1 Melbourne vs. Essendon (MCG) (N) Adelaide vs. Port Adelaide (AO) (N) Saturday, April 2 GWS GIANTS vs. Gold Coast SUNS (GS) Collingwood vs. Geelong (MCG) (N) Brisbane Lions vs. North Melbourne (G) (N) Sunday, April 3 Carlton vs. Hawthorn (MCG) St Kilda vs. Richmond (MRVL) West Coast Eagles vs. Fremantle (OS) (T)

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GIPPSLAND LEAGUE ROUND 1 SENIORS Morwell 3.1 5.5 7.7 10.10 (70) Bairnsdale 4.6 5.6 7.10 8.10 (58) Best – Morwell:SWalsh, D Musil, B Brereton, B Macfarlane, B McDonald Bairnsdale: B McCarrey, L McKenna, T Rees, R Tatnell, L Austin, R Stewart. Goals – Morwell: B McDonald 3, T Hillier 2, B Brereton 2, T Waack 1, N Noblett 1, C Macdonald 1 Bairnsdale: B McCarrey 5, K Vickery, R Tatnell, A Saunders.

Maffra 5.2 7.3 10.7 13.12 (90) Drouin 1.0 1.1 1.2 2.3 (15) Best – Maffra: E Carr, J Read, W Pleming, M Bennett, A Carr Drouin:T Johnstone, T Hancock, J Collins, H Wans, Z Atkins, J McKellar. Goals – Maffra – D Bedggood 4, M Bennett 4, A Carr 2, D Alexander, A Petrou, T Jolly Drouin: K Quirk, J Marshall.

Leongatha 1.0 4.4 5.6 8.11 (59) Traralgon 2.2 4.3 7.4 8.4 (52) Best – Leongatha: S Forrester, C Stone, J Lamers, L Bowman, S Forrester, J Hume Traralgon:T Schneider, D Brinker - Ritchie, H Hector,T Hourigan, L Johnson,T Marsh.

Goals – Leongatha:J Hume 3, S Forrester, J Hopkins,A Hillberg, J Lamers,A Heppell Traralgon: D Loprese 3, B Eddy 2, H Neocleous, M Northe, J Best.

Moe 3.5 6.8 9.13 13.15 (93) Warragul 2.1 6.3 7.6 8.10 (58) Best – Moe:J Blaster, B Smith, H Sim, H Pepper, J Balfour, R BaldiWarragul:CAlger, J Hughes, M Nobelius, S Masterson, R Coulthard, B Fowler.Goals – Moe:H Pepper 5, R Baldi 2, G Cocksedge, L Rock, J McGrath, B Daniher, M Barrand, J Balfour Warragul:R Coulthard 2, CAlger, J Lamb, B Fowler, M Nobelius, W Cole, S Fennell.

Wonthaggi 7.17 (59) Sale 7.9 (51) Best – Wonthaggi Power: T Knowles, R Sparkes, S Bray, Jack Blair, J Schulz, M Hayes Sale:S Lange, J Leslie, R Pendlebury, K Martin, D McGuiness, J McGuiness.

Goals – Wonthaggi Power: R Sparkes 2, T Harley, Jarryd Blair, J Schulz, M Hayes, unknown Sale: S Lange 3, K Martin 2, J Freeman, unknown.

RESERVES Bairnsdale 3.1 7.5 9.5 9.7 (61) def Morwell 2.0 3.0 4.1 7.4 (46) Best – Bairnsdale: S Hopkins, T Sabell, J Hack, J Richards, L Ritchie Morwell: L McDonald, M Lovison, J Bull, B Briggs, J Row, B Gillespie. Goals – Bairnsdale: N Bulmer 2, JWaddell, M Falls, J Richards, J Clay, S Hopkins, J Hack, M Keddie Morwell: B Gillespie 2, D Makepeace, T Gray, J Row, L McDonald, K Elphick.

Maffra 4.4 7.6 9.8 11.9 (75) def Drouin 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 (1) Best – Maffra: R Auld, D O’Brien, C Nettleton, S Walker, C McGowan Drouin: S Wright, H McConnell, M Boyles, S Clebney, D Healy. Goals – Maffra: C Nettleton 4, S Robbins, H Anderson, C Driffield, M Gravener, unknown 3.

Leongatha 5.1 10.5 15.7 22.10 (142) def Traralgon 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.4 (10) Best – Leongatha: T Crocker, A Trotto, J Schelling, T Nash, R O’Loughlin, N Trotto Traralgon:F Kennedy, R McDonald, JTwite, OTurnbull, J Palmer.Goals – Leongatha: R Kemp 4, T Brill 4, N Trotto 3, F Materia 3, J Schelling 2, K Materia 2, R Kelly, L Hickey, T Crocker, unknown Traralgon: B Locandro.

Moe 5.1 6.1 7.3 8.7 (55) def Warragul 2.3 6.5 7.6 7.7 (49) Best – Moe:A Wilson, W Luke, L Michie, J Chessells, S Curtis, J Bowden Warragul: M Williames, J Murphy, J Kilday, L Monacella, S Kelly. Goals – Moe: S Curtis 3, J Bowden 2, A Wilson, L Michie, J Chessells.

Wonthaggi Power 8.10 (58) def Sale 6.6 (42) Best –Wonthaggi Power:H Dawson, B Duve, E Staley, J Brown, J Liddle, JWilliams Sale: H Swarski, N Whitford, J Hutchins, T Stephenson, E Dyer. Goals – Wonthaggi Power: T Andrighetto 2, J Williams 2, M Ware, B Duve, A Busana, E Staley Sale: T Campbell 2, Z Russell, J Sandeman, J Hutchins, unknown.

THIRDS Bairnsdale 3.5 5.6 9.8 12.8 (80) def Morwell 3.0 5.2 6.3 10.6 (66) Best – Bairnsdale: T Clay, C Mann, T Selleck, O Pike, J Dore Morwell: Unknown.

Goals – Bairnsdale:T Hudson 4,W Bromage 3,T Selleck,T Clay, O Pike, JAnderson, S Stewart Morwell:T Gray 5, J Hodges 2, S Gissara, J Kirk, B Rigby.

Maffra 2.1 5.1 7.4 8.7 (55) def Drouin 1.0 1.1 1.2 5.9 (39) Best – Maffra: E Aurisch, H Stables, O Gallagher, J Allman, J Killoran, T Threadgold Drouin:A Mitchell, P Saddington, TYoung, C Fleming, T Wans, A Rothmeier. Goals – Maffra: Unknown Drouin: L Braybon, TYoung, R Maric, C Fleming, unknown.

Traralgon 2.1 5.2 8.5 10.8 (68) def Leongatha 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 (2) Best – Traralgon: B Kennedy, J Siddle, R Guiney, S Schutte, T Said, C Scandrett Leongatha:T Hall, B GrabhamAndrews, L Gill, Z Lamers, H Martin, J Smith.Goals – Traralgon:HWalker3,TSaid2,CScandrett,MMaaka,BKennedy,NAddison,JSiddle.

Warragul 4.6 9.9 15.10 20.14 (134) def Moe 0.0 0.0 1.4 2.4 (16) Best –Warragul:K Maclean, P Carpenter, LWard, J Nooy, L Serong Moe:NWheildon, T Blackshaw, J Makepeace, L McGrath, W Robinson, C Wood.Goals – Warragul:L Serong 6, K Maclean 4, L Ward 3, L Finnegan 2, L Garner, P Carpenter, unknown 3 Moe: J Makepeace, B Wolfenden.

Wonthaggi Power 13.12 (90) def Sale 0.4 (4) Best –Wonthaggi Power:J Harvey, HTiziani, JWilliamson, M Chisholm, C Brown, S O’HalloranSale:ZWaixel,LPanwar,JJones,HTatterson,LCentra.Goals–Wonthaggi Power:MChisholm3,SO’Halloran2,NGundrill2,JWilliamson,ODawson,HTiziani1.

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Maffra forward Mitch Bennett kicked four goals for the Eagles in their opening round victory against Drouin.

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Eagles win, Pies lose Liam Durkin NORMAL service resumed as the opening round of the Gippsland League season got underway last Saturday.

The new season presented a larger than usual degree of the unknown, as teams squared off to play for premiership points for only the 11th time since 2019.

It did not take long however for feelings of normality to return, as spectators took up postings either at the bar, in the canteen or in the clubrooms - as if they had never left.

Behind the scenes, administrators undertook their final preparations to make sure all was in readiness.

If there was any doubt Round 1 had arrived it was surely squashed by the traditional mad scramble of club volunteers running around trying to arrange last minute clearances and registrations, made all the more difficult by the new PlayHQ system, sure to become the bane of every administrators existence.

With the set constructed it was left to the players to take the stage.

The air of anticipation during the warm-up returned, as did the distinct sound of multiple football boots running over concrete, leaving the rooms and out onto the ground, ready for the umpire to throw the ball up and announce 'action'.

MAFFRA did what most expected, defeating Drouin on their home deck.

The Eagles set the game up with a five goal opening quarter and were never threatened thereafter, eventually winning 13.12 (90) to 2.3 (15).

The result gave Anthony Robbins the perfect start to his senior coaching career, as he added another dot point to his Maffra FNC resume.

Robbins also entered the Gippsland League record-books as coach of the side that kept Drouin to the equal lowest Round 1 score in Gippsland League history.

The Hawks score of 2.3 (15) was identical to the scoreline they returned in the opening round of 2017 against Morwell.

Maffra kicked three goals in every term after the first break to run away with a 75-point win.

While it is only one game, the nature of the margin could come in handy later in the season for Maffra in regards to percentage.

The Eagles may have been blessed with the fixture giving them an early season game in Drouin, as traditionally the Drouin Recreation Reserve becomes waterlogged during winter, thus decreasing the likelihood of visiting teams putting up large totals.

Daniel Bedggood and Mitch Bennett kicked four goals each for Maffra, and had plenty of supply from Carr brothers Ed and Alex.

James Read also played well, as did workmanlike ruckman Bill Pleming. In further

good news, youngster Harry Langford made his senior debut for the Eagles.

Best for Drouin was Tom Johnstone and Tim Hancock.

SALE lost a physical encounter against Wonthaggi.

Travelling to South Gippsland to play a team tipped by many to win this season’s premiership, the Magpies were gallant in defeat, losing by eight points 7.17 (59) to 7.9 (51).

The Power's scorecard told a story of inaccuracy and very nearly came back to haunt them.

Reigning league best-and-fairest Shannen Lange was best on for Sale, kicking three goals in a tremendous effort.

Some other high-profile Magpies also performed well in Jack Leslie and Ryan Pendlebury.

Kane Martin kicked two goals and added to the number of times he has featured in the best players in the 200-plus times he has represented Sale, while Daine and Jonty McGuiness also put in determined efforts.

The Magpies had a milestone on the day, with Jack McLindin playing his 50th senior match.

Tim Knowles, Ryan Sparkes and Shannon Bray led the way for Wonthaggi.

Despite the result, Sale looks to have greatly improved its depth this season, evidenced by the number of recent Magpie Under-18 graduates who played in the reserves.

This should bode well for the Magpies on two fronts as the senior team will have greater options to choose from when injuries inevitably hit, and the young players themselves will be able to step into senior football with confidence having played against fully-fledged adults.

ELSEWHERE, Moe broke away from Warragul to win by 35 points.

The Lions kicked seven goals to two after the main break to give new playing-coach Declan Keilty a 13.15 (93) to 8.10 (58) win.

A greasy Ted Summerton Reserve made for a tough contest before the match opened up in the last quarter.

Much interest surrounded Warragul’s two AFL recruits Jed Lamb and Nick Graham in the lead-up to the game.

Unfortunately spectators did not get the chance to see much of Graham as he left the ground before half-time, while Lamb’s presence was not overly telling, although there was a noticeable change structurally as Gulls key forward Brayden Fowler played a lot further up the ground than he has in previous years, and looked dangerous at times hitting up around centre-wing.

The Lions took some ascendancy in the third term, but lost Keilty on the eve of the break due to concussion.

James Blaser was best for Moe, along with

Brock Smith, Jacob Balfour, Riley Baldi, Harri Sim and Harry Pepper, who kicked five goals.

Best players for Warragul were Cooper Alger, Jake Hughes and Mitch Nobelius.

MORWELL returned home victorious from the toughest road trip in the Gippsland League.

The Tigers made the long trek to Bairnsdale City Oval, and walked off 12-point winners 10.10 (70) to 8.10 (58).

Morwell trailed at every change, but was in front when it mattered most, kicking three goals to one in the final term to start its season on a positive note.

The contest was tight from the outset, with the biggest margin at any of the breaks just 11 points at quarter time.

The Tigers went into the last quarter only three points in arrears, and finished full of running to deny the Redlegs in a pulsating final term that saw the lead change several times.

Having joined Morwell in the offseason from Rosedale to add to their scoring power, Brandon McDonald did just that, slotting three majors.

He received good support from Brad Brereton who kicked two, and like McDonald, was named in Morwell’s best players.

Young Tiger Sam Walsh had an impressive debut and looks a player of the future after being voted best afield.

At the other end, enigmatic Bairnsdale forward Brayden McCarrey kicked four of the first five goals for the Redlegs to be judged best for his side.

TRARALGON went down in a low scoring grind against Leongatha.

The Maroons took it right up to the Parrots, with the match decided by just seven points 8.11 (59) to 8.4 (52).

Playing at Leongatha, Traralgon led by 10 points at three quarter time, but a strong finish by the Parrots saw them kick three goals to one in the last term to snatch victory.

Traralgon officials got their first look at the Maroons new three-pronged forward line of Dylan Loprese, Jake Best and former Port Adelaide player Brett Eddy, and the trio combined for six of the side’s eight goals.

Loprese kicked three, Eddy two and playing-coach Best managed one against his old team.

Traralgon’s new and returning brigade all had immediate impacts, with ace recruit Tom Schneider best on ground, followed by David Brinker-Ritchie and Haydn Hector.

Tye Hourigan was also prominent, as was Luke Johnson and Tate Marsh.

Best for Leongatha was Sam Forrester, Cameron Stone and Jacob Lamers.

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Laurie Smyth THE Porky’s and Phoenix game was a battle between the defences as it took 13 minutes for Shannan O’Connor to score the first try for Porky’s and then Lexi Laskowski replied for Phoenix.

Leigh Mawley and Craig Roberts made one try each to give Porky’s a 3-1 half-time lead.

In the second-half, it was a different story as Karl Muir started the scoring for Phoenix in the opening minutes.

Mawley made a long run with a great pass to Steve Wright only for the ball to be dropped.

O’Connor made his second try of the night; he was supported by David Ropeti and star recruit Brody Fredericks with each adding one try. Arora Laskowski top scored for Phoenix with two strong tries.

Kate Laskowski made one.

Phoenix had two new players under the “father – son rule” in Fredericks and Henry Ropeti junior.

Both players blended in with the Porky’s team and will be valuable players as the season progresses.

Phoenix just got over the line 6-5.

Best players were Mawley, Kyung Stewart, David Ropeti, Kate Laskowski and Anouk Meereboer with Henry Ropeti junior winning the encouragement award.

The Pink Panthers took on The Drop Kicks, going down 3-5.

Scorers for The Drop Kicks were Andrew Campbell 9 (total for the season 17), Tawh Ashby (16), Leigh Taiapa (13), Alicia Kingi (five) and TJ Sturmey (four).

Daniel Barclay, Simon Driessen and Mia Van de Vyver each scored one try.

Best players were Ashby, Taiapa, Driessen, Kingi and Mia van de Vyver with Aysia Te Patu winning the encouragement award.

Longford Trailer Hire and Mustangs played in a very fast game with eight players, in total, scoring tries.

At half-time the scores were tied 5-5 and in the second-half, the Mustangs only added one while Longford Trailer Hire added four.

Mason Annear, Kyle Grummisch, Isla McCarthy and Brodie Towers each scored two tries for Longford.

Rhiannon Massey scored one.

Top scorer for the Mustangs was Ryan Rosenberger with three, the highest individual score of the night. Jordan Frend scored two and Tara Smeaton added one.

Best players were Towers, Ryan Rosenberger, Grummisch, McCarthy and Nicola Rosenberger with Smeaton winning the encouragement award.

The Drop Kicks still lead the competition with 25 points and 211.4 per cent followed

by Longford Trailer Hire 25 & 158.1, Pink Panthers 16 & 102.0, Mustangs 14 & 71.8, Porky’s 14 & 76.6 and Phoenix 11 & 63.0 per cent.

Tomorrow night’s game at 6.30pm 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 Trailer Hire].

Unfortunately, this year’s Sale Touch Knockout has been cancelled due to lack of entries.

To make this a viable event we required 35 teams and at the close of nominations the numbers were far less.

Ride For Sight this week

AFTER a hiatus because of COVID restrictions, the Lions District 201V3 has resumed their usual 350km four-day Ride For Sight format.

There is also a four-week ride currently underway where participants ride in locations and nominated distances of their choice.

The four-day event is a social fundraising ride on quiet local sealed back roads.

Funds raised will go to the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) for research on preventing blindness such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and blindness from diabetes.

This is the 28th ride and is the district’s way of actively participating in the Lions International Lions Eye Health Program (LEHP), honouring keynote speaker authoress Helen Keller’s 1925 challenge for Lions to be “Knights for the Blind’.

Lions accepted her challenge and has since been included in sight programs aimed at preventable blindness. Over the years the ride has been held in various regions within the District which extends from Phillip Island to Mallacoota.

Thirty two riders and 10 volunteers from as far as Melbourne, News South Wales and other parts of Victoria to take part in the ride this year.

Loch Sport, Sale, Yarram, Toora, Traralgon, Yinnar, Moe, Yarragon, Trafalgar and Warragul Lions clubs along the way will provide meals, snacks and drinks and host overnight accommodation each day.

The Ride For Sight’s Gippsland itinerary: MAFFRA Wednesday, March 30 Men's Stableford A Grade winner: T Millar (6) 39 pts B Grade winner: J Rogers (18) 38 pts C Grade winner: A Rietschel (27) 38 pts.

DTL: J McMaster 38, C Coleman 38, C Merlo 37, T Jackson 37, D Bransdon 37, R Lestrange 37, M Nicholls 36, A Connolly 36, B Dooley 36.

NTP: T McConnell (2nd), D Bransdon (7th), T Jackson (12th), G Hatwell (16th).

Saturday, March 26 Stableford A Grade: S Little (8) 38 pts

Day 1: Thursday, April 7, relatively flat 126km ride from Loch Sport to Yarram via Seaspray and Woodside.

Day 2: Friday, April 8, 88km hilly ride from Yarram to Yinnar, via Tarra Bulga National Park and Hazelwood North.

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Day 3: Saturday, April 9, another relatively hilly 83km ride from Yinnar to Trafalgar, via Newborough and Shady Creek.

Day 4: Sunday, April 10, 48km undulating ride from Trafalgar to Darnum via Gainsborough and Shady Creek.

Golf results B Grade: N Tacey (11) 38 pts C Grade: T Humphryis (16) 36 pts.

D Grade: C Ward (29) 35 pts.

DTL: H Burgiel 37, D Cameron 37, K Newsome 37, L Maguire 36, B Moyle 36, I Templeton 36, M Robinson 36, D Bolton 36, M Cutler 35, W Robbins 35, N Gutteridge 35.

NTP: L Pratt (2nd), B Donahoe (7th), N Wallace (11th), P Dowton (12th), G Howard (16th).

SALE Tuesday, March 29

Third Round of Club Championships Division 1 Winner: J Ballinger (8) 75, Runner-up: M Schaper (22) 77.

Division 2 Winner: K Cashman (30) 72, Runner-up: M White (25) 77.

DTL: J Cashman 79, H Wood 79, M Johns 80.

NTP: L Foreman (3rd), H Wood (6th), J Ballinger (11th).

Club Championship A Grade scratch: J Ballinger (8) 83, 83, 83 = 249.

A Grade handicap: J Ballinger (8) 75, 75, 75 = 225.

B Grade scratch: H Wood (22) 102, 98, 101 = 301.

B Grade handicap: M White (25) 78, 77, 77 = 232.

C Grade scratch: K Cashman (30) 106, 112, 102 = 330.

C Grade handicap: K Cashman (3), 76, 82, 72 = 230.

Julie Stothers Salver: J Ballinger (8) 75, 75, 75 = 225.

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Tigerland rocking after triumph Liam Durkin

GORMANDALE Football-Netball Club senior footballers ran out of the visitors’ changerooms at the Cowwarr Recreation Reserve last Saturday with the number 1337 posted on the wall.

It was emphatically torn down a little over two hours later.

The number represented how many days it had been since the Tigers last won a senior match in the North Gippsland Football-Netball League.

“When we pulled that number down I nearly started crying,” Gormandale coach Chris Potalej said.

“My old man came up from Melbourne and my brother-in-law, they couldn’t even get in the rooms after the game when we sang the song.

“You looked around and a few of the older fellas got quite emotional, it was a big thing to get that win. The feeling around the rooms and around the club, some of them said it felt like a final.

“It was just good to get the monkey off the back, it started to sink in Sunday when I was able to relax and think about it a bit more.”

The win secured a coaching debut Potalej is unlikely to ever forget, as his Tiger troops won 8.13 (61) to 6.8 (44).

A Gormandale team featuring a plethora of new players and a couple of recruits from the Northern Territory in Dion Munkara and Adam Tipungwuti put it all together, leading at every change on the way to victory.

Tipungwuti kicked three goals, while Mitchell Jones and Kodie Owen were voted best on ground.

For Owen, Jones and Jarryd Garlick, the win certainly made it a long time between drinks.

The trio played in the last Tigers’ victory, which came in Round 16 of the 2018 season.

Potalej also played in that game.

Club legend and 300 gamer Steven Burgess did not, meaning his winless drought extended even further before finally coming to an end on Saturday - 1386 days to be precise.

Potalej, a first time coach, said he wasn’t ready to call it until the result was officially in the book.

“As a new coach you never feel comfortable until that final siren, even with a minute to go when we were 15 points up I was just hoping it didn’t get away from us,” he said.

“Going into the game I felt we set ourselves up to win and we went in with a positive attitude but again, you just never know. I definitely went in with aspirations of winning and that is what you have to do every week, but I didn’t know what the outcome was going to be.

“I played the game over in my head 1000 times - 500 times as winning, 500 times as losing.

“Cowwarr were never going to go away, I had no qualms about that. Going to the game there is always talk about who people have lost and gained but I’ve always seen Cowwarr since I’ve been at Gormy, they have a real blue-collar work ethic, they always work and they always make you work for a game.”

Gormandale won four games in 2018, before a mass exodus of players saw them headed for the

Gormandale players take a moment to reflect following their first win since 2018. wooden spoon the following season. No wins in 2019, no football at all in 2020, and no joy in the 10 games of 2021 kept the winless streak alive.

The on-field issues only added to speculation surrounding Gormandale’s future, as the word equivalent to Macbeth in local football was often mentioned - ‘fold’.

Potalej did not shy away from this fact, and paid tribute to the work of many officials who have ensured the heart of the Tigers has kept beating - keeping alive virtually all there is in the Gormandale township.

“I wouldn’t say we want to stick it up people by any stretch, but I was there in the last six years and there has definitely been talk of us folding,” he said.

“We haven’t won a grand final or anything but just to get some success, the amount of work that has been done behind the scenes to make sure that hasn’t happened to the club, it is just good to prove

a few people wrong that we aren’t going anywhere and if anything we are working our way back up.”

The win tied in nicely to the positivity surrounding Gormandale recently, after it was announced the club would be welcoming an ex-AFL player to make a guest appearance at some stage this season.

Post siren, the celebrations started at Cowwarr, making their way to the Grand Junction Hotel, Traralgon, and onto the Gormandale FNC rooms.

It is a well-known truth in country football that club functions are always better after a win.

One can only imagine how good a function would be after waiting four years.

“As a coach I sort of stood back, had a few beers and enjoyed the night, but just to see the smiles was really pleasing,” Potalej said.

“We had a good day as a club, we lost A Grade (netball) and lost reserves (football), other than that

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we won everything, for Gormandale that is massive.

“The old fellas that have been around forever, Gormandale’s been pretty successful in the past and a few of those guys in that successful period are still around so when they watch I like to get a win for them as well.

“Everyone was smiling, everyone was happy, it was just an awesome night - no one stopped smiling.”

The win carried an added bonus, with the end of daylight saving meaning players and supporters had an extra hour to celebrate Saturday night.

“It kind of hurt that extra hour, probably didn’t need it by the end of the night,” Potalej said laughingly.

“I think a couple of the boys stayed longer than I did and definitely enjoyed the night.

“It was just nice to drink winner’s beers for the first time in a while - they do taste better.”

One-sided opening round of Gippsland netball Liam Durkin

THE opening round of Gippsland League netball saw a number of one-sided affairs take place.

Drouin had too many answers for Maffra, winning 52-20.

New Eagles coach Emma Allman would have been hoping for a better performance away from home, and will hope it doesn't set the tone for the season.

Fellow Wellington-based club Sale also suffered a sizeable defeat, losing to Wonthaggi 65-18.

The Power was hardly challenged at home, and built on its lead as the game progressed.

Latrobe Valley clubs Morwell and Moe each had sizeable victories to get their campaigns off on the right note.

The Tigers, fresh from landing the huge signing of gun defender Shannon Freeman from Warragul in the offseason, gave Bairnsdale a decent drubbing, winning 69-14.

Morwell made sure it was an enjoyable trip back from east Gippsland, fulfilling coach Rachel Paterson’s desire to see that the side had a strong start to season 2022.

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Moe also began the season with a win, defeating Warragul at home.

The Lions christened their new court in the best possible fashion winning 53-33, giving playing coach Ramayer Gourley a win on debut.

Best for Moe was Georgia Moody.

Traralgon had a close contest with Leongatha away from home.

Both teams enjoyed periods of dominance, but in the finish it was the Parrots who took the points in a 46-39 scorecard.

The margin proved there was very little between the sides, and Traralgon will surely welcome the rematch later in the season.

Maffra will look to get on the winners list this weekend when it hosts Bairnsdale.

The Eagles should start favourite, and will come up against a Redlegs opponent that could be mentally scarred from its 55 goal defeat to Morwell.

Sale meanwhile faces another challenge in the form of Leongatha while Wonthaggi takes on Warragul.

Traralgon and Drouin will face off in what should be a great contest, but the match-of-the-round is undoubtedly Morwell and Moe, two teams tipped by many to finish inside the top three this season.

The Tigers and Lions are set to meet at Morwell.

NORTH GIPPSLAND netball was highlighted by a good game between Rosedale and Yallourn Yallourn North.

The Blues had to fight hard to take the points from the Jets, who showed they might be one of the competitions big improvers, taking it right up to the league powerhouse at home.

The experience of the Blues may well have been the difference in the end, as they won 48-40, but not before a tight contest saw any number of possibilities on the cards.

Cowwarr recorded a win over Gormandale.

A low scoring grind saw the Saints take the points over the Tigers 26-16.

Cowwarr took the home court advantage, and with it, victory, over a persistent Gormandale outfit that refused to yield until the game was over.

Traralgon Tyers United was well beaten by Yarram.

The Bombers battled hard on their home court, but were well beaten by the Demons in a 28-58 demolition.

With Yarram looking to break into the top five this season, victories of his magnitude may well

be the difference should places in the finals come down to percentage.

Woodside got past a spirited Heyfield.

The Wildcats, who finished last season on top of the ladder, extended their lead after an arm wrestle in the early stages, eventually winning 47-31.

Glengarry got up in a two-goal thriller over Churchill.

The Magpies and Cougars played a match for the ages, with a number of lead changes keeping supporters on the edge of their seats.

As the final whistle was blown on the Cougars courts, the scoreboard read 36-34 in Glengarry’s favour.

Sale City had the bye.

EAST GIPPSLAND action returned double delight for local teams, as Boisdale-Briagolong and Stratford each got up.

The Bombers prevailed in a one-goal nail bitter against Lakes Entrance, winning 42-41 at home.

The Swans broke away from Lindenow, winning on the road 41-30.

In other games, Lucknow defeated Orbost-Snowy Rovers 50-41 and Wy Yung was too strong for Paynesville.