Gippsland Times Tuesday 25 July 2023

SWIM SWWIIM SUPER HEROES S

Tim Kemp is feeling humbled after his family was recognised at the 2023 Austswim Awards of Excellence.

STORY - PAGE 10

INACCESSIBLE

TomParry

DOUBTS are being raised about the viability of planned upgradestoboat rampsinLoch Sport,with one of the ramps having become landlocked. Ongoing issues of sand migration and erosion are currently impacting the ramps, leaving their long-term future in question.

In April, Wellington Shire Council was awarded two grants worth $17,800 to undertake upgrades to boat ramps at The Boulevard and Seagull Drive. The grants were awarded as part of aRecreational Boating Grant from Better Boating Victoria, which itself is funded by the state government’s Better Boating Fund.

As part of the upgrades, acombination of large rocks and rock bags -weighing in at onetonne each -willbeplaced near the boat ramps to provide stability and protection.

LochSport Business and Tourism Association(LSBTA) treasurer Craig Holland said the upgrades were “irrelevant” until the greater issues had been dealt with.

“I think until the issue of the erosion is fixed, any money you spend on (boat) ramps is acomplete waste of time -that’s my personal view,” Mr Holland said.

“Anything’s helpful, but giventhe greater issue of erosion, wind, waves and hydrography down there, this will be alittle stop-gap.

“It’s almost wasted money.”

His concerns come as sand migration along the Lake Victoriaforeshore has seen the Boulevard boat ramp become inaccessible.

The ramp is presently 10 metresfrom the water, surrounded by abankofsand 50 centimetres deep and extending approximately 100 metres westward.

Mr Hollandnoted that the build-up of sand had only occurred within the past fortnight; the ramp has been closed

since April due to accessibilityand safety concerns.

Meanwhile, land surrounding the Seagull Dr ramp continues to wear away, with less than ametre of sand separating the embankment from the water’s edge.

“The predominant westerly breeze, wheneveritblows,it’sjust going to continue to erode the bank,” Mr Holland said.

In astatement to the Gippsland Times,aWellington Shire spokesperson confirmed that council had experienced issues with sand migration and undermining at the two boat ramps. But, works are expected to be finished before thepeaksummerboating season.

“Subject to consent from the Department of Energy,Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), Council willengage suitable contractorsto perform this maintenance work with anticipated completion by the end of this year,” the spokesperson said.

“Councilthanks Better Boating Victoria for contributing to these works.” Though sceptical as to whether they will be effectual, Mr Hollandisbroadly supportive of the planned upgrades.

In March, Mr Holland wrote aletter on behalf of the Loch Sport Fishing Association -ofwhich he is secretary -indicating support for council’s grant application.

“This (proposal) will hopefully counteract some of the damage caused by erosion as well as lessen the sand inundation thatoccursonthese ramps,” Mr Holland wrote.

“Thisproposal is welcomed by our 165 members who have been advocating for investment intoimproved and expanded boating infrastructure in the Gippsland Lakes and for stewardship works that will improve the health of the Gippsland Lakes, thus assisting in the recovery of thisoncenationally-renowned recreational fishery.”

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Kemp Aquatics manager

Photo: Tom Parry

Police

Beat

with Stefan Bradley

Alleged burglaries in Stratford

POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding two burglaries at the Stratford Transfer Station.

'Burglary 1' occurred at approximately 2am on July 2.

'Burglary 2' occurredatapproximately 5.30am on July 18.

Police have released severalimages of the people they believe may be able to assist withtheir enquiries (please note, the images are not from the one incident).

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sale Police Station on 5142 2200 (quoteincident number: 230239919) or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Slow and swervingdoesn't win therace

MEMBERS of the public reported to police that a black sedan travellingalong theSale-Heyfield Rd towards Sale was moving at avery slow speed and swerving in and out of its lane.

Wellington Highway Patrol located and intercepted the vehicle. A43-year-oldmalewas driving and exited the drivers door.

Police say he was "extremely unsteady on his feet".

The driver allegedly returned apositive breath result on the evidentiary breathtestatthe Sale Police Station, which was four times over the legal limit.

The male's licence was immediately suspended for 12 months, the vehicle was impounded for 30 days and he will be summons to appear at court at alater date.

Wellington Police took to Facebook to thank the local community for their assistance in reporting the high-risk driver.

The public reported thisblack sedan was travelling very slowly andswerving in and out of its lane.

Photos: Victoria Police.

Sexoffender convictedon twocharges

APHILLIP Island man has been convicted of sexualassault charges following an appearance beforethe Latrobe ValleyMagistrates' Court.

The matterwas heard beforeaCounty Court judge on July 14.

Garry Shearman, aged 68 of Ventnor, was found guilty of two counts of sexually assaulting achild under 16 years, and one count of sexually penetrating achild under 12.

He was found not guilty of athird charge of sexualassault.

Shearman hasbeen remanded in custody and will faceapleahearing before the County Court in Melbourne on September 20.

Police arelooking into thecircumstances surrounding two burglaries at the Stratford Transfer Station.

Police believe these individuals can assist them in their enquiries.

New Heyfield upgrade improveswater quality

NEW Hexa-Coverfloating pads have been installed at the Heyfield water treatment plant to improve water quality. The hexagonal pads replace largeroutdated ones, and are specifically designed to reduce raw water quality risks and preventdeterioration, suchas algae growth and evaporation.

Made with recycled polypropylene plastic, the lightweightpadsprovide aprotective cover and prevent any bird activity.

Housingmarketincrease

Zoe Askew

The $350,000 project was completed by Gippsland Water in June with the removalofthe original pads and the installation of 155,000 new ones, covering an area of 5500 square metres.

The Hexa-Covers offer up to 95 per cent water surface coverage, and aim to ensure clean, safe drinking water for the Heyfield community.

The Heyfield water treatment plant stores water from the Thomson River and services more than 2,000 people.

IT'S been aturbulent few years for the regional Victorian housing market, with COVID migration driving up the demand for regional properties and now rising interestrates impacting mortgages as theRBA endeavours to bring inflation back to target.

Regional markets are now seeingrising borrowing and livingcosts unwinding the pandemic-driven real estate boom, driving down Sale's median house prices by 4.1 per cent since Q1 2023, with median sale prices of $480,000 in Q2, down from $500,000 in Q1.

Unit sales in Sale have alsoexperienceda quarterly price change deficit of 3.1 per cent, with median sale prices of $310,000 in Q2, down from $320,000 in Q1.

While we can nowsee the sideeffects of the RBA's efforts in controlling inflation through the local housing market, consistent quarterly drops

in the median sale price, houses still fared higher sale prices in Q2 2023 than in Q2 2022. In the lastquarter,houses soldfor 3.17per cent more than in the same period the previous year.

Unitsalsosold for more in the last quarter compared to Q2 2022, with the median sale price increasing from $304,000 to $310,000.

Between weakeningpersonal finances, increased mortgageratesand areturn of buyers from regionallocations to the cities cutting demand for homes, local house prices are expected to fall throughout Q3.

While we may see local house pricesdrop again before theend of theyear, accordingtothe latest Domain Forecast Report, Australia's housing market will be in awell-established, steady recovery over the 2023-24 financial year.

Domain forecasts regional house and unit prices will increase modestly over the coming financial year,with houseprices expectedtooutperform units.

ESSO Bass operations

ESSO Australia is continuing to decommissionseveral of its old wellsinBass Strait.

Thecompany, asubsidiary of ExxonMobil Australiaand operator of the Gippsland Basin Joint Venture, has contracted the VALARIS 107 -a heavy-duty modernjack-up rig-for decommissioning activities across its offshore operations.

The work is expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2024. The VALARIS 107 will be utilised to complete the plug and abandonment workof26wellsacross threeplatforms and five subsea locations in the Gippsland Basin. ExxonMobil Australia chair, Dylan Pugh. said theVALARIS 107 wascriticaltoEsso Australia’s overall decommissioning strategy in the Bass Strait.

“We’revery pleased to add the jack-uprig to ourfleet of offshore assets,” Mr Pugh said.

“We’venow completed almost $1 billion of early decommissioning worksacrossour

offshore operations over the last five years, and the VALARIS 107 will play apivotal role in the safe plug and abandonmentofanumber of our wells.”

The job of VALARIS 107 is to complete the plug and abandonment of 26 wells across three platforms -Bream B, Perch and Dolphin -and five subsea locations: Mulloway, Whiptail, Marlin-1, East Pilchard-1 and Halibut-1.

Esso Australia said it had now completed the plug and abandonmentof88wells offshore using two platform-based rigs,aswell as a multi-purpose support vessel.Alight well intervention vessel is set to arrive later this year.

Three subsea facilities -Seahorse, Blackback and Tarwhine -have now successfully been removed; plug and abandonment has been completedonWhiting; and significant well decommissioning activities have progressed on Kingfish B, Fortescue and Mackerel.

Floating pads knownasHexa-Covers aimtoensureaclean, safe water supply

Photo:Gippsland Water

Stateboost forregional tourism

A$170million injection is set to boost tourism, create morejobs, backbusinessesand help attracteven more visitors across regional Victoria.

Last week,Premier Daniel Andrews announced a$170million regional tourism package to further build the state’s tourism sector.

Withvisitor expenditureinVictoria at arecord $35 billion annually, the regional tourism package will help build tourism infrastructure projects that improvevisitor experienceand increase visitor spending across the state, creatingnew jobs and benefiting tourism operators and regional communities.

“Our investmentwill continuetoshowcaseeverything that regional Victoria has to offer –creating new jobs and attractingmore visitors fromacross Victoria, Australia and the world,”the Premier said.

The $150 million Regional Tourism and Events Fundwillensure regionaltourism offeringscontinue to be the best by supporting new events, new attractions and more accommodation for visitors.

The fund includes $70 million for Regional Events that will help Visit Victoria bring the biggest and best events to regional Victoria, bringing visitors and dollars to communities across the state.

The state government recognises thataccommodation is essentialinattracting visitors to key destinations and largely supports tourism businesses like wineries, breweries and distilleries.

A$60 million investment in Regional Tourism Infrastructure will help attract more visitors to Victoria’s key regional destinations and support tourism businesseslike wineries,breweries and distilleries

The state government will also invest $10 million to grow Victoria’s food and fibre exports assisting the state’s primary producers and encouraging more Australians to buy Victorian.

A$5million for Regional Tourism Industry Development will help deliver the best skills, workforceand capacity to Victoria’sregional cities and towns, helping regional tourism businesses grow and thrive.

The state government will also invest $5 million in Regional Multicultural Festivals to support towns across regional Victoria to hold multicultural

festivalssuch as Tet, ChineseNew Year, and Nyepi.

Lastly,the state government is investing $20 million in regional tourism marketing to ensure Victoria’s regional offering is marketed across the state, the country and the world.

The finaldesign and make-up of the package willbesubjecttoconsultation and engagement with industry.

In addition to the tourism package, the $150 million Regional Worker Accommodation Fund will provide grants for projects that will increase thesupply of workers’ accommodation in regional Victoria –toreduce pressure on the rental market and help businesses attract the needed workers.

Wellington Shire Council Mayor, Ian Bye, recently confirmed asignificant rise in visitor expenditureand the average lengthofstay across thearea.

“Throughcouncil’s lifestylebrand ‘TheMiddle of Everywhere’,Wellington Shire Councilcontinues to encourage visitors to the region through delivery and support of major events, including the Great Victorian Bike Ride, 2024 ANZAC Weekend Airshow and The MiddleofEverywhereGippsland

Rally,” Cr Bye said.

“With popular locations such as the Gippsland Lakes, Victorian High Country, Tarra Bulga National Park and Ninety Mile Beach, The Middle of Everywhere continues to gain momentum, highlighting the region as acentral base to experience these incredible attractions whilst promoting Wellington Shire as apremier destination to live, work, invest and thrive.

“Overthe past 12 months,wehaveseena16 per cent increaseinvisitorexpenditure across the region, with the average length of visitor stays in Wellington increasing to over three days.

“A recent surveyconducted externallyonThe Middle of Everywhere showed outstanding brand awarenesswithin Gippsland, while also encouraging visitation from across the eastern half of the state.

“Council will continuetobuild on this momentum with anew destination TV commercial to be shown across southern NSW, Northern Victoria and the outer South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.”

 DON’T forget the Maffra Indoor Bowls Club soup and sandwich lunch tomorrow (July 26) at 11.30am at the Maffra Bowls Club, Princess Street. Indoor Bowls will follow the luncheon at 1pm; names to be submitted by 12.30pm.

 EARLY August workshops happening at Maffra Neighbourhood House:

• Learn anew skill at the Clay Polymer Jewellery on Wednesday, August 2from 1pm until 3pm, cost $45. Participants will make two pairs of earrings or one pair of earrings and a necklace. Bookings are essential.

• The“Learn to Weave Workshop”willbe held over two sessions, Friday August4and 11; cost $130 per person.

• Want to create asculpture of your dog? A needle craft course over three sessions will be held Wednesday August 9, 16 and 23, from 9.30am until 12.30pm. Full cost $50.

Bookings for these classes are essential. Contact Maffra Neighbourhood House on 0422 335 155 to book.

 AQUILT Exhibition will be held by Primary Patchworkers of Sale in the Maffra Memorial Hall, Foster Street on Saturday, August 12 from 9am until 4pm; and Sunday, August 13 from 9am until 3pm. Admission $5, cash only at the door; all proceeds to local charities.

 AFAMILY Movie night will be held at the Stratford Anglican Church, 26 McFarlene Street, Stratford on Friday, July 28 from 5.30pm until 7.30pm. The movie is Argonuts Gold coin donation appreciated but optional. Popcorn and juice box provided; tea and coffee for parents or guardians. All welcome.

Remembering goodwill and heart

Zoe Askew

Ason, abrother, an Elvis lover.

Aman of goodwill and of even bigger heart.

Fifty-one-year-old Army veteran Kyle Jensen tragically died while on holiday in Bali last month, reverberatingshock wavesthroughout various Sale communities.

Kyle’s untimely death has left ahole in the hearts of many, most heavily his father and best friend, Jim Jensen.

Kyle and Jim shared an extremely special connection, the sortthat noteveryone is luckyenough to experience in their lifetime, the kind thatone cherishes for eternity.

Just as Kyle adored his father, Jim treasured his son.

Kyle and his father relocated to Sale from Melbourne in late 2021, finding the perfect house wherethe former soldier couldflourish in oneof his most loved passions, gardening.

Agentle, humble manwith abig heartwho found joy in helping others, it is no surprise that Kyle wasted little time establishing asignificant presence within local community organisations, Marley Street CommunityHub and Gippsland Veterans Centre.

In early 2022, Kyle and Jim Jensen arrived on the front doorstep of Marley Street Community Hub (MSCH), bearinggifts, an array of fresh, home-grown fruit and vegetables.

“Kyle had areal passion for vegetable gardening,” the MSCH community said.

“He could see we had aneed here at the Hub to provide fresh fruit and vegetables to Food Bank recipients, and he was really keen to help us fill that need, and he could see he coulddothat through his passion for gardening.”

Kyleand Jim became volunteers at MSCH, with Kyle taking charge of the charity’s various community gardens, clearing out the overgrown weeds before planting afresh, newassortment of vegetables.

“Ever since then, we’ve had aconstant supply of vegetables because of Kyle and Jim presenting to the Hub,” the MSCH community said.

“It was definitelysomething Kyle was passionate about, and he could see there was areal need, and he filled the need; he had the real heart to do that.”

Kyle and his father would pick up and drop off goods for the local charity every week, in addition to tending to MSCH’s community gardens.

“Every week, no matter if it was rain, hail or shine, they wouldgoand pick up these suppliesfor us and bring them around,” the MSCH community said.

“So Kylewas very much part of our, not just doing the veggie garden, but very much part of our weekly routine here at the hub.

“He is very sadly missed by all.”

MSCH described the respected and valued member of their volunteerteam as abig man with abig heart and abig voice.

“He had areal presence in the room when he was there,” the MSCH community said.

“He really enjoyed conversation; Kyle really

enjoyed agood conversation. He wasn’t one to sit in the corner and say nothing; he was the kind of person to really get involved.

“He had abig heart and abig presence.

“While he’s only been here ashort time in Sale, Kyle hasengaged withthe community and has made asignificant impact in that short time.”

Kyle, aformer infantrysoldier with the Australian Army who served his country on deployment in Butterworth,Penang, Malaysia, also profoundly impacted those at the Gippsland Veterans Centre during his fleeting time in Sale.

“Kyle was agentle man, ahappy-go-lucky type of fella,” treasurersecretary of the Gippsland Veteran’s Centre Ross Jackson, said.

“He was agenerousman,larger than life and funny in his own way.”

As aformer AustralianDefence Force serving member, Kyle was attracted to the Gippsland Veteran’s Centre when he andhis father relocated to Sale -away to meet like-minded people within the local community. It washereKylemet Ross Jackson.

The pair instantly sparked afriendship, quickly discovering ashared passion for music.

“Kyle played the guitar,” Ross said.

“Music andgardening,they werehis two big passions.

“And Elvis. Kyle’s favourite person was Elvis.” Shortlyafter discovering their mutuallove for music, Kyle and Ross formed amusic group at the Gippsland Veterans Centre, with the number of members fast amassing to six.

“The music group is still going,” Ross said.

“We talk about Kyle alot still.

“The music group isn’t just amusic group, yes we play music, but it also acts as asupport and welfare group, where we can sharethings, get thingsoff our chests, debrief.

“The music grouphelps the guys in the group, and it wouldn’t have started without Kyle.

“A big hole has been left,” he said.

“Kyle’s death was ashock, still is.

“He has left ahole in the hearts of many.”

Kyle shared the bounty of his garden with the Gippsland Veterans Centre, routinely bringing in boxes of freshly harvestedvegetablesand volunteering his time at the front desk.

“I really admired him,” Ross said.

“I only knewhim for 18 months,but Kyle has left abig impression on me.

“I didn’t know him long, but Iwill miss him; we all will.”

During this year’s National Volunteer Week, Volunteering Australia CEO Mark Pearce awarded Kyle Jensen acertificate of appreciation for being achange-maker in the community through his volunteer work.

The loss of Army veteran and avid volunteer Kyle Jensen will continue to be mourned by many as a life lost tragically too soon.

The King of rock’n’roll, Elvis Presley, once said, “Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave ‘em all over everything you do”.

How lucky we are to have had Kyle leave his values all over the things he did.

Kyle and Jim Jensen in Sale on ANZACDay.

Photo:Contributed

Father andson volunteersJim andKyle Jensen with MarleyStreetCommunity Hubvolunteers.

Photo: File

ThirdStudy Hub forGippslandEast

ANEW satellite hub for higher education students is soon to open in Mallacoota.

The facility -known formally as the Gippsland EastHigher Education(GEHE) Study Hub -is being made available to students enrolled at any Australian university or TAFE provider, and being run by the Gippsland East Local Learning and Employment Network, or GELLEN.

GELLEN executive officer Pam Waters said the new hubwould allow local students to reducetravel time and costs while enjoying excellent educational facilities.

“Many modern students balancework and family commitments with higher education, so having a well-resourced local learning space to prioritise their studyiscrucialfor success,” Ms Waterssaid.

“Studentsbeing able to access facilities and technology close to home will contribute greatly to high course completion outcomes.”

Also known as Study Hub -Mallacoota,the facility is being hosted by the Wilderness Collective at its flexible micro-business space and co-working facility, behind the Bendigo Bank on Maurice Avenue.

Wilderness Collective executiveofficer Paris Brookesaidthe hub willenable local students to access the latest learning opportunities while staying in the community.

“As we collectively build new career pathways and ayear-round economy, we envision the Study Hub will be akey to retaining our young people and helping find meaningful careers for them in the region,” Ms Brooke said.

“We are delightedtobepartneringwith GELLEN

on thisvision and are looking forward to welcoming and supporting students in the Study Hub.” Study Hub is ajoint initiativeofGELLEN, Federation University, East Gippsland Shire and TAFE Gippsland, financedthrough the federal government’s Regional Universities Centres Program.

The Mallacoota facility is the third such hub in

Gippsland, with others already operating in Sale and Bairnsdale. Students whoutilise the facilities are granted access to resources suchashigh-speed internet, personalised study support,courseand career guidance, coworking desks, lockers, aZoom pod, printer, laminator and binding machines. Additionally, the hubs allow studentstosit

Lake Victoria foreshoreerosion

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EROSION of the Lake Victoria foreshore has been an ongoingconcern for residents of Loch Sport, with the state government having made efforts to address the issue.

In Augustlastyear,anonline survey was commissioned asking respondents to select their favoured option to address the erosion issue. An overwhelming majorityofrespondents selected groynes as their favoured option. DEECA is presently in the process of planning medium- to long-term adaptation measures along the foreshore.

ChristmasParade to return

AN excited group of Christmas lovershave banded together to form aCommittee to bring back the Christmas Street Parade to Sale.

Representatives from Wellington Shire, Sale Business &Tourism Association, Gippsland Centre and Sale Motor Group have been working togethertoformulateplansfor the triumphant returnofthe parade in 2023.

Theeventisscheduled to be atwilight event and all community groups, business,schools and organisations are encouraged to have a float, walk, skip or dance the parade route, and perhaps operateastall or activity after the parade.

Committee member Emma Waghorne said the event aims to build someChristmas anticipation and excitement.

“The paradewillculminate with Santa arriving on his Sleigh, lighting the Sale Business Traders Association Christmas Tree in the Clocktower Mall and celebrating his arrival for the Christmas SeasonatGippsland Centre,” Ms Waghorne said.

“The Committee are looking for business sponsorship to make this event bigger and better than ever.

“Please get in touchwith Sale Business & Tourism Associationmember Maxine at Our Past Times in-person, or contact myselfat Gippsland Centre Salevia email emma.waghorne@jll.comorcall 0414489 998todiscuss how you or your business could support the event or if you can volunteer to assist.”

Ms Waghorne said anyone in the community is welcome to attend the next committee meeting, which will be held in Sails at the Star Hotel on Thursday, August 17 at 5.30pm.

“Pleasecomealong and helpuscreate a fantastic event for Sale,” she said.

Should the eventgoaheadasplanned, the Christmas StreetParadewill return on November 25, running from 4pm to 7pm.

Those interested in participating are also encouraged to phone Maxine at Our Past Times on 0429 864 823.

external exams, and book site-specific appointments with Learning Skills Advisors to improve research skills and essay writing.

StudyHub -Mallacootaiscurrentlyopen Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 5pm.

For moreinformation about the Study Hub initiative, visit www.gestudyhub.org

Introducing Sally Robson Hypnosis to Gippsland

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Hypnosis is agentle modality that allows Sally to connect youwithyoursubconscious.This allows youand Sallytodirectlyreprogram your thought patterns. Sally is creativeand seesthe humour in most situations. Her hypnosis room is acone of silenceand she is agreat non-judgemental listener

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The Study Hubisopen to studentsenrolled at any Australian university or TAFE provider

The Seagull Driveboatramp in Loch Sport is in danger of being eroded away

WellbeingCollective’s Paris Brooke at the doors to Study Hub -Mallacoota.

Photos: Contributed

Loch SportBusiness &Tourism Association vice-presidentPeter McMahonand treasurer Craig Holland standing on the Boulevardboat ramp. Photos: TomParry

Craig Holland and Peter McMahon observe the mass sand migration which has landlockedthe Boulevardboatramp.

Crossword Puzzle No.8544

with Muzza

ONE POINTERS

1. Who plays the role of Indiana Jones in the movies of the same name?

2. According to the Beatles, who ‘Picks up the rice in the church whereher wedding has been?

3. Vegetables cut into fine strips aresaid to be served in what style?

4. Who is the current captain for the English test cricket team?

TWO POINTERS

5. What gas makes fizzy drinks fizzy?

6. If Iwas in the town of Warracknabeal what state would Ibein?

7. Murder on the Orient Express’ is the famous work by which writer?

8. What is the name given to the practice of favoring your own relatives?

THREE POINTERS

9. Who was the lady with the lamp?

10. Who was the footballer who had his AFL/VFL Hall of Fame ‘Legend’ status stripped offhim recently?

11. What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

12. Who is the author of ‘A Brief History Of Time’?

FOUR POINTERS

13. True or false. Coca-Cola exists in every country around the world?

14. 33 miners wererescued in 2010 after being buried in amine in which country?

FIVE POINTER

15. I’ll give you the name of acapital city and you give me the country? One point for each correct answer

1. Phnom Penh 2. Vienna 3. Beijing 4. Prague 5. Brussels

HOW DID YOU FARE?

37: Topofthe class; 30-36: Outstanding; 23-29: Well done; 15-22: Solid effort; 9-14: Room for improvement;

0-8: Hit the books.

Target Time No.0168

Howtoplay.

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or morecan you list? The centrelettermustbe included and each letter may be used only once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or

Sudoku No.0168

Howtoplay...

Fill the grid so thateveryrow and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1to9 Solution page 37

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Airly’s visit from CCSstudents

YEAR 9studentsfromCatholicCollege Sale

visited Airly PrimarySchool recently, as partof acommunity project.

The project was acoup for the school’s gardens thatgot someweedingand harvesting work done.

The older peers also took time to chat to the juniors whogot to practice their speaking and listening skills with questions they had rehearsed.

According to Airly Principal, Geri Carter,the

collaboration was agreat success.

"The gardens at Airlyare important spacesthat embody the school’s healthybodies, healthy minds focus," she said.

"We plant, grow, harvest and eat food that comes in sustainable packaging. We also use the area as aplace to be mindful."

The school’s most recent harvest was beetroot and after it was roasted it got the thumbs up!

Experiencing the bill of shock

AS new electricitycontract offersarrive and the Essential Service Commission lifts the Victorian Default Offer prices by 25 per cent, Member forGippslandSouth, Danny O’Brien, fearsmany Gippslanders will be experiencing bill shock this month.

The local MP said he was aware that energy companies have begun advising Gippsland consumers of electricity rate rises as high as 35 percent.

“Like many Gippslanders,Ihavereceived emails from my electricity and gas companies this week informing me of the impendingprice hikes,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Indeed, one of my constituents has forwarded me their email advising that theirelectricity is forecasttorise nearly $1700 forthe year “This is yet another blow to the average Victorianwho is just tryingtomakeendsmeet under astate government that continues to allow the cost of living to skyrocket.”

Mr O’Briensaidthe $250PowerSaving Bonus was aband-aid fix that, for many households, willnot evenmakeadentincovering their rate increases.

“While the one-off payment is certainly better than nothing,itfails to come closetoaddressing

the underlying issues causing rising power bills,” he said.

“The Andrews Labor government’s failure to ensure affordable, reliableenergyfor Victorian households has left household budgets bleeding “The unnecessary early closureofHazelwood started the trend, and we now have Energy Australia accelerating the closure of Yallourn power station to mid-2028 and AGL bringing forwardthe closure date of its Loy Yang Aplant from 2048 to 2035.

“This at atimewhenthe government has failed in transition planning which has left some renewable energy producers in the state unable to connect to the grid.

“In addition to this, those who rely on wood heating to keep them warm will take another hit with firewood prices anticipated to increase following the government’s announcement that the nativetimberindustry shutdown will be brought forward to 1January2024.”

Mr O’Brien said anyonerequiring assistance applying for the $250 PowerSaving Bonus should visit his electorate office at 54B Cunninghame St, Sale, between 9am and 4.30pm weekdayswith acopy of their most recent energy bill.

Eli, Matthew,Winnie speaking to Catholic Collegestudents.

Catholic College and AilryPrimary School collaborating.

AirlyPrimary School students sharing theirideas.

Photos: Contributed

Morefun set for fishers Austswim awards

VICTORIAN recreational fisherswill enjoy even better angling opportunities in the years ahead thanks to 12 newprojects funded throughthe reinvestment of fishing licence fees.

Minister for Outdoor Recreation Sonya Kilkenny said the state government had reinvested more than $1.6 million to create more fish habitat, education, research, access and facilities.

“Investing fishing licencefees into worthwhile projects will ensureVictoria’s fantasticfisheries continue to go from strength to strength,” Ms Kilkenny said.

“We recognise the benefits of recreational fishingfor tourism, wellbeing and relationships –which is why we’re investing more than ever into better facilities, piers, boat ramps, fishing clubs and hatcheries.”

OzFish Unlimited will replenish several recreational fishing reefs aroundPort Phillip Bay with recycled shell material to create more homes and feeding sites for popularspecies, includingsnapper, calamari, whiting and flathead.

OzFish will also host six native fish habitat forums in northern Victoria to get more locals involved in waterway restoration efforts.

More snags will be addedtothe Gippsland Lakes to increase fish habitat for flagship species suchasbream, estuary perchand Australian bass.

An upgrade at Kennington Reservoir in Bendigo will create deeper pools and channels, install snags, and provide better access for non-powered watercraft.

At Cairn Curran Reservoir, an all-abilities amenity block at Picnic Point will help more people enjoy the freshwater fishery –one that’s shared in the VictorianFisheries Authority’s (VFA) record stocking of more than 26 million fish across Victoria over the last three years.

Karkarook Lake in Moorabbin will receive an upgraded bore pump to maintain its water level, ensuring stocked populations of rainbow trout and Murray cod continue to thrive, and Melbourne’s 3ZZZ radio station will produce a multilingual education campaign to assist fishers from multicultural communities.

An upgrade to Gunbower Weir’s fishway will help the native Murray cod and goldenperch movefreely throughout this popularinland fishery.

More research and development into captively breeding Macquarie perch, athreatened species, will accelerate the recovery of wild populations and complement a$5million investment from the State Government’s Go Fishing Victoria plan to upgrade the VFA’sSnobs Creek hatchery near Eildon.

The VFA will also monitor recreational catches in Port Phillip, Western Port, Corner Inlet and the GippslandLakes and produce the Recreational Fishing Guide, fish rulers and measures for abalone, Murray crays and rock lobster.

Over the next fouryears, the stategovernment has invested more than $96 million to improve fishing, boating, piers and aquaculture. For more information, visit vfa.vic.gov.au/ fishinggrants.

TomParry

AMAFFRA family has been honoured for their decades-long contribution to water safety education.

Siblings Tim and Kathie Kemp, alongside their mother Jean, received the Most Significant Contribution accolade at the 2023 Austswim Awards of Excellence, held in Queensland earlier this month.

Mr Kempdescribed receiving the honour as “humbling”.

“I had no idea that we were getting this award,”

Mr Kemp told the Gippsland Times

“We were at an Awards Dinner where there’s people with so much talent and experienceand knowledge… The word that kept coming up was ‘humbling’. We were so surprised.”

Matriarch Jean Kemp first ran Austswim classes in 1979 in Orbost, and was also an Austswim trainer -instructing adults on how to become qualified Austswim teachers.

Kathie has been an Austswim trainer for 27 years, and Mr Kemp for 25 years.

“While we mainly concentrate on the Gippsland area, we have also gone into other areas of the Austswim training,” Mr Kemp said.

“For example, all three of us have travelled over to Vietnam and done the Austswim course for university students over there.”

Mr Kemp is the chairman of Australian-based charity Water SafetyVietnam,while his sister is also involved as part of the board of directors.

In February 1998, the family opened Kemp Aquatics on McLean St, Maffra.

“We found that Maffra needed an indoor swimming pool, or it neededlessons for kids in the town, so that’s why we started it up,” Mr Kemp said.

“I couldn’ttell you how many thousands of kids we’ve had through since. Currently, we do approximately 800 kids for private lessons every week, and then we’ve gotschool groups thatcome…

“We have specialneeds classes as well, which we findissuper, super importantatthe moment.”

Mr Kemp’s ultimate goal is for there to be zero

drownings- “not just in Gippsland, but nationwide and beyond.”

“We just have apassion for making sure that we putquality people in with these kids in the water,” Mr Kemp said.

“It’s not just all about getting them ready for the swimming sports and competitive stuff; it’s all about water safety and survival skills.

“And that’s where our passion comes from -it’s all about making everyone safe.”

The Kemps are the inaugural recipients of the Most Significant Contribution award, acategory introduced by Austswim only this year.

Unfortunately, the large framed certificate given to the Kemps at the ceremony had to be left in Queensland, as it was too large to be carried on theflighthome.

It will instead be driven to Maffra by Mr Kemp’s wife in the coming days.

For more information aboutKemp Aquatics, visit the official website at www.kempaquatics.com.au or call the venue on 5141 1127.

Opportunity forregionalleaders

YOUNG rural women and non-binary people from across Australia will have the opportunity to win aonce-in-a-lifetime ‘Power Trip’ to thenation’s capital.

Country to Canberra’s prestigious Leadership Competition launched last week, opening the door for young rural leaders to embark on afive day leadership experience designed to help them reach their leadership potential.

They’ll meet with CEOs and politicians, undertake leadership training, tour parliament and haveaccess to ongoing mentorship andsupport as C2C alumni.

This year, entrants willdraw fromtheir own lived experiences as they answer the 2023 Leadership Competitionquestion:Strong communities, stronger futures: How do diverse young leaders strengthen rural communities?

Country to Canberra CEO Pauline Siteaud says the Power Trip is about empowering young ruralwomen and non-binary peopletosee their leadership potential,and the rolethey play in shaping Australia’s future.

“Young rural leaders continue to be the backbone of regional Australia -afact highlighted over and over again when navigating the numerous challenges faced by rural communities in the past few years,” Ms Siteaud said.

“We want entrants to reflectonthe strengths they possess,and how regional Australiacan

continue to be shaped by their enthusiasm and advocacy.”

For 2021 winner Maree Adams,who grewup in remote East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, CountrytoCanberra’s leadership competition was atransformational experience.

“Being apart of the Country to Canberra community has been one of the most elevating experiences that Ihave been apartof,” Maree said.

“C2C has been able to connect me with other inspiringyoung women and non-binary people. As ateam, we are able to work together to make adifference in our communities and inspire other young Australians.”

WA winnerAimee Telford considers the opportunity presented to her by the Leadership Competition as life changing.

“Country to Canberra was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” Aimee said.

“It offered me an opportunity to connectwith other young peoplefrom regionalareas and allowed us all to create auniquesupport systemthat we’re still active in today.”

Country to Canberra is encouraging all eligible rural students in Grades 10-12 to take part. For further details visit www.countrytocanberra. com.au.

Entries close12pm AEST, Friday, September 8, 2023.

More snags willbeadded to the Gippsland Lakes to increasefish habitat for flagship species such as bream, estuary perchand Australian bass as apartof12new projects funded through the reinvestment of fishing licence fees.

Photo: Contributed

Country to Canberra’sprestigious Leadership Competition launched last week. Photo: Contributed

Tim, Jeanand Kathie Kemp receiving their Austswim Awardearlierthis month.

Photo: Contributed

“Stay Gold, Ponyboy!”

The

Outsiders in Sale

SALE College studentsare very excited to be staging this year’s production, The Outsiders at The Wedge this week.

The story follows ateen gang in rural Oklahoma, the Greasers, who are perpetually at odds with the Socials, arival group.

When Greasers Ponyboy and Johnny get into a brawl that ends in the death of aSocial member, the boys are forced to go into hiding.

Soon Ponyboy and Johnny, along with the intense Dallas and their other Greaser buddies, must contend the consequences of their violent lives.

While some Greasers try to achieve redemption, others meet tragic ends.

With months of hard work and dedication spent to bring this emotional classic to life,cast and creware lookingforward to celebrating the achievements of their drama students and large cohort of Year 12s, for whom this will be their last production.

The Outsiders is showing at The Wedgethis Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28 from 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at the box-office or via thewedge.com.au

Stratfordwelcomes performers

STRATFORD Singer-SongwritersStorytellers

are back this Friday, July 28 at the Courthouse Theatre.

This open mic night is aregularfixture on the Courthouse’s calendar, and provides the opportunity for musicians of all ages and abilities to test their musical talents -whether that be performing theirown material, or covers of well-known songs.

Organisers say these nights always provide an excellent evening of diverse genres and styles of music, with artists hailing from across Gippsland. Performers are currently being sought for the next event. The stage and sound are set -artists are only required to bring alongtheir instruments Doors openat6.30pm for a7pm start; those wishing to perform are encouraged to arrive and get their name on the board early.

Entry is free for generalattendees; the Wits End Bar will be open and the heaters turned on!

Those interested in being part of the event are encouraged to call 0408 999 181 for details.

AnitaHensen is aregular performer at StratfordSinger-Songwriters events.

The cast and crew of Sale College’s upcoming production.

Photo: Contributed

Photo: Contributed

ACCLAIMED director Greta Gerwig has brought Mattel’s iconic doll to life in Barbie. Stefan Bradley, Tom Parry and our resident Barbie expert, Talana Daff went to check it out.

SB: Tom and Ihave absolutely no experience playing with Barbie dolls when we were kids, or even watching those animatedshows and movies So, we’re excited to welcome our ‘Voice of Barbie’ to this discussion, Talana!

TD: Thank you very much, it’s great to be here.

Ihad an entire box of Barbie dolls; no Kens, but definitely aSkipper anda Midge! And alot of Extreme Sports Barbies -most on-purpose and by-design, and some that became Extreme Sports Barbies by beingspunaround on the washing line

TP: Radical! This particular film takes place in Barbieland, afaraway fantasy world where Barbies and Kens are sentient. One of the dolls, known as Stereotypical Barbie (Margot Robbie), is having an existential crisis, and must travel to the Real World to return to her normal, oblivious self.

SB: When I heard a Barbie movie was coming, Iassumed it would be for girls under eight. Iwas quite confused watching these trailers with more mature themes, which ended up being agenius marketingmoveasthis became something everyone must go see!

TP: Iagree with your point about thegenius marketing -the trailers gave no clue as to what Barbie wasabout,and after seeing the movie,I still have no idea what it’s supposed to be about!

TD: Iwas worried that it wouldfeel likewatching one long advertisement, and there were elements of that; but it was self-aware and self-deprecating enough, and it explored ideas that made the film seem more than amarketing ploy.

SB: It’s about Barbie, it’s about women, it’s about men as well, and it doesn’t take itself too seriously.

TP: Ithink Barbie works best as acomedy -the script falters somewhat when it tries to offer politicaland social commentary, such as when it reflects on the doll’s place in the modern world.

TD: Iagree -Ithink the film could have offered abit more nuance with those social issues. Idon’t think they shouldhave left the commentaryout completely, but they could have handled that a little bit better. Also, some of the parts that were supposed to be an emotional climax felt really awkward, and kind of flat.

TP: Not allofthe jokes land. We were in apacked theatreofover 200 people at Sale Cinema, and the gags where the three of us laughed really hard, most of the audience didn’t find funny at all, and vice-versa.

SB: On casting, Margot Robbie is just perfect for the title role -when you hear the name Barbie, she’s definitely the first actress you think of.

TD: Ididn’t even question that casting decision!

TP: Ryan Gosling as Barbie’s beau, Ken was never questionable at all in terms of his physique or appearance; but Iwasn’t expectinghim to wholeheartedly assume the role -this is the most eccentric and loveable he’s ever been.

TD: Yes, Ithink he might have taken method acting in the best direction anybody ever has. He definitely brought that Ken-ergy!Idoparticularly want to mention the practical set design -Ithink building aphysical Barbieland set was agreat decision.Itgives the film aspecific aesthetic feeling that reminds me of playing with toys and thetelevision shows Iwatched as ayoung child The set and hand-painted backgrounds are also reminiscent of mid-20th century technicolour films, which feels very appropriate given Barbie’s 1950s Californian origins.

TP: Agreed -itfelt like you were living in aplastic Barbie playset. So Stefan, as anon-Barbie person, areyou recommending this movie?

SB: Yes! If Ihad achild under 10, I’m not sure Barbie would be appropriate viewing– someof the jokes were abit adult-oriented. For everyone else, it's creative, has alot of Ken-ergy and Ithink Greta Gerwig’s direction is heartfelt. It’s like the unexpected smash hit, The Lego Movie,because it makes fun of the toy and brand itself.

TP: Barbie is confusing, could be funnier and could use sharper messaging, but at the end of the day, it’s pretty inoffensive. Practically everybody could watch this movie and get something out of it. But as our Voice of Barbie, Talana, whatdid you make of it?

TD: Iamstrongly recommending it. Anybody who is interested in film production would find Barbie amazing; even those who didn’t play with Barbies as akid, or who are into more indie, existential, conceptual films, rather than blockbusters, would enjoy this blockbuster!

Barbie is rated PG for crude humour, innuendo,coarse language and slapstick violence, and is currently showing at Sale Cinema.

ACCLAIMED director Christopher Nolan has brought avery different story to the big screen in Oppenheimer. StefanBradley and Tom Parry went to check it out.

SB: This biographical drama tells the story of Americannuclear physicianJ.Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) as he leads the Manhattan Project during World War II, which itself leads to the development of the atomic bomb.

TP: The screenplay is told from two perspectives: “Fission”isseen from Oppenheimer’s perspective, while “Fusion” follows Washington bureaucrat Lewis Strauss (Robert Downey Jr.). Stefan, what did you make of Nolan’s latest?

SB: WhileI do like it, Ineed to re-watch it because it is alot to take in. There’s aheapof dialogue, manycharacterstokeep track of, and it’squitelongatthreehours. Iwant to see it again on astreaming service with subtitles.

TP: Idoshare some of your criticisms in that it is atouch too long, and there are afew too many characters,but at no point did Iever feel bored or lost. Overall, Ithink this is one of Nolan’s best films, and possibly his best ever.

SB: Ihaven’t seen all of Nolan’s films, so Icouldn’t comment on whether or not it’s his best work, but Oppenheimer is certainly in-line with what you’d expect from his work. In terms of what Ienjoyed, the practical effects looked amazing, particularly those in-between sequences of particles flying and nuclear fission.

TP: Ifound thoseeffectsmost fascinating.I’d read in the lead-up to Oppenheimer’s release that Nolan had simulated anuclear explosion –he didn’t actually detonate an atomicbomb, but he did create ablast that looked very similar to suchadetonation. That sequencegoesonfor a good couple of minutes or so, and it is absolutely captivating. Then there's the sound editing, which is phenomenal. When you compare it with Nolan’s previous movie Tenet, wherethe background noise was just too darn loud, here it’s more restrained and never overwhelms the viewer, even during its loudest moments.

SB: Ithought the sounddesign was really great, too. It's an important part of how the film creates tension in the lead up to the detonations. In terms of the screenplay, Ithink people would benefitfrom learning about thehistory of J. Robert Oppenheimerand the Manhattan Project. My favourite scenes were the discussions about the ethics of the bombs prior to its use. Idid not have previous knowledge about the Oppenheimer

security hearings which Strauss attends; had I done my research, those scenes would probably have held my interest more.

TP: Ihear where you’recomingfrom,but I disagree -viewers are probably better served going into the film blind and knowing very little about the Manhattan Project. The nuclear test sequence, which is the climax of the film, is this reallytense, suspenseful moment where you feel very much the same way as the characters do –‘How’s this going to end?What’s going to happen?’

SB: Andthisisobviously abiographical movie where we should know the outcome, yet Iamon the edge of my seat in the lead-up to this event!

TP: We haven’ttouched on the performances yet. Cillian Murphy is exceptional -this is his first time leading amovie, and he makes it look almost effortless. Other highlights for me included Aussie actor Jason Clarke as Roger Robb, one of the prosecutors seeking to rid Oppenheimer of his security clearance;and also British actorTom Conti as Albert Einstein. Conti treats the role with such warmth and grace that it never seems as though you’rewatchinganimpression of caricature of Einstein, but ahuman being.

SB: Emily Blunt is great as Oppenheimer’s wife Kitty. As youmentioned, CillianMurphyjustfloors everybody, particularly in the film’s final shot.

TP: And let’s not forget the orchestral score of Ludwig Göransson!It’s theSwedish composer’s most remarkable work to date, and perfectly suits the tone that Nolan is goingfor -I’m seriously considering buying the soundtrack album on CD, it’s that good.

SB: Overall, Ihad abetter time in the cinema watching Barbie,but Iammore eager to see Oppenheimer again,which Ithink hasmorerewatch value. As soon as it hitsastreamingservice, I’ll be straight onto it.

TP: Iwas enthralled by it from beginningto end. Like Stefan,I’m definitelykeen to revisit Oppenheimer -not immediately, but definitely somewhere down the line.

Oppenheimer is rated MA15+ for sex scenes andasuicide scene, and is currently screening at Sale Cinema.

VSBarbenheimer sees two greatfilms released on the sameday. Images: Warner Bros./Mattel and Universal Pictures/Syncopy

Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer Images: Universal Pictures/Syncopy

Oppenheimer,directed by Christopher Nolan.

Barbie wasdirected by Greta Gerwig,and stars Australia’sown Margot Robbie.

Barbie was directed e O h i ppen eimer di t d b recte y

Inner CBD living

INTRODUCING 3/19 Desailly Street, Sale -anexcellent investment option or downsizer's delight, according to agents.

Tucked away at the rear of aquiet block of three, this solid and functional two- bedroom, federation style brick veneer townhouse offers aconvenient location within easy walking distance of the Sale CBD, and the Port of Sale precinct.

Step inside and discover awell set-up interior.The north-facing lounge features plenty of natural light and connects to the adjoining meals area and kitchen, providing acomfortable space for relaxation and meal preparation. The kitchen has plenty of bench and cupboard space, plus asmall corner pantry.

The two bedrooms are generously sized, both with built-in robes, providing ample storage space for all your belongings.

The central bathroom is well-equipped with shower,vanity,and bath. Aseparatelaundry and toilet also service the unit.

Aprivate rear yard offers amodest outdoor area, with plenty of space for those with a green thumb to garden and somewhere to sit and enjoy the afternoon sun.

Parking is made easy with adedicated single carport, ensuring accessibility to your vehicle from both the front and rear doors of the home. Take advantage of the unit's proximity to the central business district, with the shopping centre, art gallery,library,theatre, and many local dining options all within ashort walking distance.

For those seeking astraightforward and practical living arrangement, agents say 3/19 Desailly Street is well worth considering.

The property will be Open

For Inspection this Saturday, July 29 from 11am to 11.30am

Briefdetails fdetails

Property: Twobedroom unit

Address: 3/19 Desailly Street, Sale

Auction: Saturday,August 12, 11am

on-site

Contact: Christine Haylock, Wellington Real Estate, 0417 007 336

106 BoobookTrack,Seaton

$1,150,000 100Acres

220-acres of dairy farm with LatrobeRiver frontage

COMPRISING of 220 acres (approximately) of rich fertile river flats, and situated in the renowned farming region of the Latrobe River catchment, is this highly productive, low input dairy farm.

Situated between Glengarry and Rosedale, along with only being 15 minutes from Traralgon, this property is ideal for the growing family,orthe astute investor interested in attracting amanager or share farmer

Agents say the property has a230-megalitre (approx.) water entitlement right out of the Latrobe River,and currently milks 250 cows.

Other features include:

 Acreage divided into 31 main paddocks;

 95 per cent (approx.) laser graded with flood irrigation;

 100 per cent overflow water,captured in a 10ML re-use dam;

 19-unit swing over herringbone dairy;

 9000 litre packovat;

 30-tonne silos, with an additional 15-tonne silo;

 Allflex monitoring with heat detection, collars;

 Auto drafting system;

 Improved pastures with good fertilizer history;

 Extensive shedding including calf, hay and machinery

There are two dwellings on the property

The main house is afour-bedroom, onebathroom weatherboard home with afully self-contained bungalow

The second home makes for agreat employee residence or rental income. It has three bedrooms, one bathroom, adouble carport and shed, and is currently tenanted until June 2024 for $300 per week.

Inspection by appointment only

•Verging on 100acres,this very privately set home is beautifully presented.

•Ten year old home maintained perfectly and built with country livinginmind.

•Large formal lounge room overlooks the cleared30acres of land with adam at the front of the home

•The family room,diningareaand kitchen features viewsover the inground pooltothe 70 acres of nativebush beyond. Each of the bedroomshas BIR’s andthe master bedroom has an ensuite and WIR

•Two generous sheds feature6machinerybays/carports and the first shed hasalarge man cave and the secondshed an excellent workshop area

•Ductedheatingand cooling, double sided fireplace to both livingareas,solar panels and double glazed windows.

Address available upon request,Glenmaggie

$2,000,000 7.17HA

•Generational family home overlooking the MacalisterRiver.Set very privately from theroad andneighbours.

•Full length verandah takes in views of theriver and the mountain ranges beyond.Spacious throughout the entirehome

•Large kitchen, dining and lounge.Parent’s retreat at the northern end with WIR and ensuite and also a small room alongside.The other twobedrooms have BIR’s and easyaccess to the family bathroom.

•Large orchidnursery, deck entertainingareaand ahuge carport. Amplefurther shedding foraman cave, machinery/ hayshedand aworkshopwitha further toilet

•Also features awaterright and agrazing right

compacttownhouse

•Two bedrooms,with the master featuring aWIR, one bathroom

•Open plan kitchen, dining&living

•Secure, lowMaintenancenorth facing courtyard.

•Reverse cycle air-conditioning,carport, garden /storage shed

Established land in quiet Courtlocation

HERE is arareopportunity to purchase abeautiful, established parcel of land in the tightly held court of Gerrand Drive, Longford. Boasting asereneand established environment, agents say this vacant parcel offers the perfect canvas for your dream home.

The 5359sqm (approx.) block sits amongst mature gum trees which were planted back in 1987, and is home to an array of wildlife including resident koalas and numerous species of birdlife.

Aformal post-and-rail entrance is already established, along with post andwire bordering the neighbouring property.A building envelope has already been approved for the site.

The generous shape of the block presents ample possibilities to create your dream home, with plenty of space for designing aresidence that perfectly aligns with your vision. The quiet court location minimises passing trafficand creates awelcoming sense of community

The township of Longford offers aprimary school along with many recreational facilities; the Sale CBD is only ashort 10-minute

drive away,and the beautiful Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes and many local attractions are easily accessible.

Secure this superb vacant land today and embark on the journey of creating your ideal home

Briefdetails

Property: 5359sqm block with an approved building envelope

Address: Lot 2, 100 Gerrand Drive, Longford

Price: $345,000

Contact: Christine Haylock, Wellington Real Estate, 0417 007 336 WE HAVE MOVED! 201York Street,Sale(next to IGA)

Features

Neatand tidy cottage, convenient location

NESTLED on agood-sized 602sqm block and close to shops, schools and recreational facilities is this inviting and comfortable three-bedroom home which, according to agents, is perfect for first home buyers entering the property market, investors, or those looking to downsize.

Step inside the large, carpeted lounge which allows plentyofnatural light and is equipped with agas wall heater,aswellasareverse cycle air conditioner

Overlooking an established backyard is the adjoining dining area and cosy kitchen with breakfast bench, gas cooking and lots of cupboard

space for storage. The three carpeted bedrooms feature robes, and the master is also equipped with agas wall heater

The central bathroom contains ashower,vanity and toilet, plus a second separate toilet adjoined to the internal laundry

The outside of the property boasts an 11.8m by 3.4m steel garage/workshop with concrete floor,power and electric roller door,which connects to acarport at the end of the long, concreted driveway.

The secure, fenced backyard also has agarden shed as well as two additional carports which are accessible by double gates.

home in one of Maffra’s most prestigious residential streets

*4bedrooms, 2bathrooms

*Well equipped kitchen featuring gas hotplates, electric oven and dishwasher

332 REDBANKROAD, STRATFORD

*Light filled north facing lounge room

*Large carport adjoining the home

*Timber decked outdoor entertaining area plus courtyard

*Huge 14mx10m (3 bay) shed with high clearance roller doors and mezzanine floor

*8mx6.5m garage/workshop with toilet and shower

36 MCLEAN STREET,MAFFRA

•3bedrooms plus study

IDEAL FIRSTHOME

•Separatelounge with gas heater and reverse cycle air conditioner

•Modern kitchen featuring gas hotplates and electric oven

•Undercover area at rear with ramp to back door

•Double garage with adjoining workshop and garden shed

•Spacious backyard

•Ideal first home or investment in agreat central location

FOR SALE $397,000

SPECIAL WITH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES?

•Located on just over 6acres

•Versatile property amongst lovely native trees

•Brick

FOR SALE $889,000

Help to find artworks

GIPPSLAND Art Gallery is seeking help from the public to source two artworks by world-renowned Sale-based textile artist Annemieke Mein OAM in the lead up to her much-anticipated retrospective exhibition, to be held at the Gallery in 2024.

ALife’s Work willbethe most comprehensive collection of works ever assembled by Annemieke Mein; however, the whereabouts of two artworks, Butterfly Extravaganza and Cocoon Extravaganza, is not known.

Both artworks were created in 1990 in aid of the Sale RegionalArts Centre’s fundraising exhibition and auction for its new building fund, which was held at ‘42nd Chateau’, the gallery then run by Ann and Geoff Hines in the former Cowwarrbutter factory, from August 18 to September 8. The works were two of 271 that were donated for the appeal, and both were sold to ‘buyers unknown’.

Butterfly Extravaganza is 116cmwide,and captures akaleidoscope of butterflies in full flight, flutteringtowards the horizon line. The image here is the onlyknownphotograph of the work, taken by Annemieke the night before it was delivered to the exhibition. Sadly,thereisnoknown photograph of CocoonExtravaganza

Both works were likely sold to local buyers, thirtythree years ago. Perhaps you own, or have seen one or both of these stunning pieces since then? If so, the Gallery would love to hear from you to help us create the most complete exhibition of Annemieke’s work yet seen.

ALife’s Work will be staged at Gippsland Art Gallery from March 2toMay 26, 2024. Coinciding withAnnemieke’s 80th birthday, the unique

‘The Dry’ sequel delayed

exhibition willpay tribute to this greatly loved textileartist, who has inspired and influencedvast audiences over many decades. Drawing together over 200 original artworks created over asixty-year period, from private and public collections nationwide (some of which have never been exhibited), this unforgettable retrospective will explore all facets of Mein’s life and career.

The exhibition will span from Annemieke’s first experiments with textile in the 1960s, through to themasterworks from the 1980s that catapulted hertointernational acclaim. It will also showcase the full rangeofAnnemieke’s artmakingwith three-dimensional sculptural works, drawings, sketchesand bas-relief bronzes presented alongside the extraordinary wall-based relieftextiles that established her reputation,inwhich the objects are given sculptural form and appear to project forward from the surface of the canvas.

ALife’s Work willcoincide with the publication of anew book on Annemieke Mein -the first since 1992’s The Art of Annemieke Mein: Wildlife Artist in Textiles,which has sold close to half amillion copies worldwide -together with acompleterange of new merchandise. The book, of the samename as the exhibition,will provide acomprehensiveoverview of her work, with contributions from sixteen writers who will explore every facet of her life and career.

Tickets for this exhibition will go on sale in October 2023, and will be available exclusively from www.gippslandartgallery.com

To be kept informed about this exciting exhibition artlovers are encouraged to join the Gallery’s Enews List via the website, or email the Gallery at annemieke@wellington.vic.gov.au

WELLINGTON residents wanting to see the sequelto The Dry in cinemas willhavetowait alittle longer.

The film, officially knownas ForceofNature: The Dry 2,has been delayed weeks out from its August 24 release in response to the actors’ strike in the United States. Sale Cinema had planned to show it on that date.

In astatement released on July 19, producer andstarEric Bana revealed the film’s premiere would be postponed until alater date.

"I’m incredibly proud of this much-anticipated Australian film and want to be able to do it justice by promoting it thoroughly," Mr Bana said.

"Due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, of which Iam along-standing member, it is not possible to do that at this time.

"Just as we did with The Dry,our plan is to be face-to-face withthe cinema goingpublic, through event screenings, Q&As, and press appearances at the time of release."

Since July14, American union SAG-AFTRA announced that all of its members would be going on strike, owing to abreakdown in negotiations with major Hollywood studios.

SAG-AFTRA,which represents over160,000 actors in film and television, had been advocating for greater royaltiesfromstreaming services, andassurancesregarding the use of artificial intelligence and actors’likenesses, which had not been met under the current deal.

The original The Dry was released in January 2021 to critical acclaim and commercialsuccess, making over $20.1 million, and is the 14th

highest-grossing Australian film of all time. Mr Banaisreprising his role as detectiveAaron Falk for the sequel.

The whereabouts of this artwork- Butterfly Extravaganza by Annemieke Mein -is unknown. Photo: Contributed

SCHOOL LINE UP

4 SPECIAL FEATURE SHOWCASING OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS

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At Seaspray Primary we:

•Provide ahappy and safe

•Individualised programs that foster optimal student growth

•Socialisation with other small schools

•Low student/teacher ratios

•Literacyand numeracysuccess for every student

Contact us at: 15 Prospect Rd, Seaspray 3851 Seaspray.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Website: www.seasprayps.vic.edu.au

Guthridge PrimarySchool

At Guthridge PrimarySchool we support children to reach their full potential through:

• Challenging Learning designed to meet individual student goals

• Play is the way - Positive and purposeful play activities at recess and lunch

• Swimming lessons in our own on-site heated pool

• Art, PE, Music and Auslan specialist programs

• Our well-established Foundation-Support Class for students at a pre-foundation level

• Onsite Out of

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St Thomas’ Sale

St Thomas’ delivers engaging learning experiences for studentsfrom Foundation to Year Six using the Victorian Curriculum and theReligious Education Curriculum titled ‘ToliveinChrist Jesus’

Our students receivearich education in English, Mathematics,Science, Humanities,Religion and Technology,aswell as lessons with specialist teachers in Physical Education, S.T.E.M., Visual Arts and Italian. At St Thomas’ we arecommitted to using an Evidence-Based approach to student learning and development. This means that leadersand teachersuse up to dat research of bestpractices, as well as evidence of student learning to makeinformed judgments in order to enhance individual student’s development and learning. Our approach to learning adjustment supports all students and ensures that we deliver rigorous, meaningful and dignifiedlearning programs.

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• SSP/Phonics Program,

• PrimaryMaths Initiative,

• STEM,

• Communitty Development,

• Active Schools,

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Forfurther information and to arrange atour contact the Principal; Kate Steele on 5145 6554 or stratford.ps@education.vic.gov.au

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At StratfordPrimary School, effort is valued, and achievement recognised. We take prideinthe fact that, as asmall school, we offer many and varied opportunities for our students.

Our well-rounded academic program is complimented by the specialist areas we offer –Healthand Wellbeing, Kitchen Garden, Physical Education, Visual Art, Music, Indonesian, History,Geography and Science.

Digital Technologies areintegrated across all subject areas.

We look forwardtowelcoming you to our school –asmall school with big opportunities!

Our vision at Stratford Primary School – to develop the whole child in partnership with our community

Our guiding principle – to engage our students in an informative, safe learning environment that supports the growth of confident, numerate, literate, informed and responsible global citizens

Our mission – to present programs that develop confident, independent, honourable, cooperative students who are passionate about learning

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Araluen Primary School -Growth Mindset in Action OPEN DAYS

FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH (DURING TERM) 9.30AM OR BY APPOINTMENT

Araluen is acommunity school that develops strong relationships with students and their families. Araluen is small enough to know everyone by name, and big enoughtooffer comprehensive programs. We offer:

•Foundation Support Program with structured Investigations learning

•AIM HIGH Instrumental Program with free, smallgroup lessons for instrument of choice

•Spacious grounds including bike track days and Billy Cart Friday

•High expectations for literacy, numeracy, behaviour and respect

•Leadership opportunities for all students

•Choice of Spanish, French lessons

•Weekly Art, Music, PE, Science and Sustainability

•The Resilience Project and Seasons for Growth

•School bus route to and fromMcMillan Park

Open Days -7th August, 4th September, 2nd October, 6thNovember and 4thDecember To see how Araluen can meet the social, emotional and

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St Michael’sPrimary School, Heyfield,is asmall,friendly andsupportive learning community.Webelieve in the infinitepotentialofeach child andsee it as our responsibility,inpartnership with parents, to develop our students’ God-given gifts so thatthey can be confidentand connected learners who are able to meetthe challengesofthe 21st Century.Weintentionally keep class sizes small across the school so thatlearning is maximised for each child andteaching is targeted to their needs.

Briagolong Primary School

As wellaslearninginthe core subjects of English andMathematics, we offer students experiences aimed to promote problem solving, creativity andlateral thinking. Our curriculum includes digital technologies, science, art and Italian.Studentsalso have the opportunity to participate in many other extracurricularactivitiessuch as sports, public speaking, radio broadcasting, theater performance and choir.’

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Engaging Curriculum

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Our curriculum focuses on the Victorian Curriculum. Literacy and numeracy, along with an Inquiry Learning approach, provides the students at Briagolong Primary School with the opportunity to work on ‘real life’projects that develop skills for the future.

•Literacyand Numeracy core focus

•Abroad based curriculum covering all areas

•Programs modified to meet the individual needs of each student

•Specialist programs including Cooking, Music, Art, Physical Education &S.T.E.M.

•Educationally relevant excursions and incursions

•Whole School approach to Wellbeing

are more stars in space than there are grains of sand on a beach.

At Briagolong Primary School, our students learn in aproactive, challenging environment which utilises our unique rural setting.

Chris Randell Catholic College Sale

Anita Little St Thomas Primary School

Matt Currie Maffra Primary School

Jennifer Roep Maffra Secondary College

Michele Wakeham Gippsland Grammar

Brendan Staple Sale College

Karen Smyth Seaspray Primary School

Sandra Platt Cobains Primary School

Chris Malone Sale ‘545’ Primary School

Velleda Bradford Heyfield Primary School

Kate Steele Stratford Primary School

Mark Donald Briagolong Primary School

Sarah Whitwam Bundalaguah Primary School

Craig Pauwels Nambrok-Denison Primary

Belinda Marshall Boisdale Primary School

Gayle Coleman Wurruk Primary School

Jamie Gay Sale Specialist School

Brett Wilson Rosedale Primary School

Joel Brayshaw St Patricks Primary School

Brett Morris St Mary’s Primary School Sale

Joel Fraser Longford Primary School

Emily Streitberg Guthridge Primary School

Geri Carter Airly Primary School

Julian Blackford St Mary’s Primary School Maffra

Shane Fyfe St Michael’sPrimary School

Chanae Johns Acting Principal Cowwarr Primary School Damian Lappin LochSport Primary School

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National Farm Safety Week 2023

StefanBradley

LAST week’sFarm Safety Week (July 16-23) serves as areminderthat agriculture continues to be one

of the mostdangerous industriestoworkin.

Last year, 55 farmers lost theirlives on farms.

In 2022,tractors, quad bikes and side-by-sides continued to dominate as agents of fatality on farms.The central focus of Farm Safety Week

2023 is tractor and machinery safety.

Sale dairy farmer Andrew Kirkham says the most dangerous thing on farms is complacency.

“All machines are dangerous becauseweget complacent. We do the same thing day-in and day-out and they’re all dangerous if we’re not aware of what could happen,” Mr Kirkham said.

“Everything is dangerous. We've got animals, tools, machinery, and irrigation channels.

“I’ve hadnumerous cutsfromthe machinery. One time you’re not concentrating and it bites.”

Mr Kirkham has three teenagers who work with him on the farm. He’s trained them well to be safe and vigilant, but he is wary of the animals in particular.

“Animals are unpredictable. My daughter is out with them all the time. Acow can be about 500-600 kilograms,” he said.

“It doesn't take much for acow to hurt ateenage girl. They could kick or headbutt you.”

Working on afarm is agreat waytoswitch off from technology, but Mr Kirkham now has his mobile phone withhim at all times when he’s alone After his relationship breakdown and the death of his father, he’s more likelytobeonthe farm on his own. His children are not always working with him.

“At the farm you’re away from society, you’re away from the world. When you’re by yourself, there’s no-one coming to look for you,” he said.

“If Iget hurt by the paddock, I’ll need my phone to alert aneighbour or call someone to rescueme.”

Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath is encouraging primary producers to be vigilant when it comes to farm safetyand their health and wellbeing during National Farm Safety Week.

“Farm safety is complex with many farms being both aworkplace and the family home

Sale dairy farmer Andrew Kirkham says complacencyisa major danger for farm workers going through their same routine.

-understanding and mitigating the many risks is paramount,” Ms Bath said.

“Being afarmer is more than an occupation, it’s a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week commitment, performed in all weather and oftenalone in remote locations.

“DuringNational Farm Safety Week,Iam encouragingfarmers to take stockofsafetyand their health and wellbeing, as safe farms and well farmers are something we can all embrace.”

Decreasing dairy wastage

THE Australian dairy industry has onceagain taken the leadinagriculturalsustainability by publishing asector-wide action plan to reduce food waste. Dairy is the firstagricultural sector in Australia to take this critical step.

Dairy Australia Managing Director, Dr David Nation, said that food waste from the dairy supply chain has previously been identified as one of the six highest Australian food waste sources.

“The dairy industry has been working to reduce food waste and extend shelf life of products for decades,” Dr Nation said.

“This new commitment takes us much further, leading the agriculture sector on sustainability and setting agoal to halve food waste by 2030.

“This plan will galvanise the sector to progress opportunities to solve our food waste challenges.

“It seeks to ensure that we maximise the number of people we can feed with, and the value derived from the dairy products our industry has worked hardtoproduce, while also reducing environmental impacts.”

TheDairy Sector Food Waste Action Plan was developed by Dairy Australia in collaboration with the AustralianDairy ProductsFederation and Stop Food Waste Australia, and with input from dairy businesses across the country.

Executive Director of the Australian Dairy Products Federation, Janine Waller,saidthat sustainability and goodpractices are important for dairy farms, dairy manufacturers, and for the future of the planet.

“Developing the Dairy Sector Food Waste Action Plan has given us unique insights into where, what, and how much food waste is occurring across the dairy supply chain, whichisparticularly important when we’re managing the challenges of food inflation and adeclining raw milk pool,” Ms Waller said.

“Together, we have identified 10 key actions to

reduce waste -from investing in R&D and technical solutions, to effective inventory management systems to monitor and report on waste, partnering withfood rescue organisations,promotingsustainable packaging solutions, and educating consumers through product labelling and storage advice.”

Chief Operating Officer at Stop Food Waste Australia, Mark Barthel, said that food waste is a$36 billion challenge in Australia, and if successfully implemented, the initiatives in this plan will deliver significant economic, social, and environmental benefits.

“Reducing dairy foodwaste across the supply chain can save millions of dollarsannually,” Mr Barthel said.

“Studies show that just aone per cent reduction in food waste could result in savings of up to $10 million for dairy manufacturers, which would increase their ability to remaincompetitivein local and international markets.

“The benefits of reducing food waste go beyond financial gains. Effectively preventing and managing dairy food waste can reduce associated greenhouse gas emissions by up to 20 per cent, while also conserving water and energy and significantly reducing ecological footprint.”

TheDairy Sector Food WasteActionPlan aligns withthe goalofthe federal governmentand Australian Dairy Industry Council to halvefood waste by 2030. The Australiandairy industry’s commitment to sustainable practices, including reducing waste, is highlighted in the 2021 Australian Dairy Sustainability Framework report.

The Dairy Sector Food Waste Action Plan is available on the Dairy Australia website at: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/manufacturing-support/manufacturing-sustainability/ dairy-sector-food-waste-action-plan.

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Caged eggs set to be non-existent

Zoe Askew

CAGED eggs will be phased out by 2036 under new Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines endorsed by state and territory agricultural leaders.

Australia's agriculture ministers met in Perth on July 13 to adopt thenew Australian Animal Welfare Standardsand Guidelinesfor Poultry following an eight-year-long regulatory process.

The documentsets out how commerciallaying hens and other birds grown commercially, including ducks, turkeys, quail and emus, are to be treated and farmed.

As part of the new Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry, batteryhen eggs will be phased out by 2036, 10 years earlier thanrequested by the egg industry,withstates and territories retaining jurisdiction to decide the timeframe for this transition.

Agriculture ministers noted the need for flexibility for jurisdictions to consider individual implementationissuesinconsultation with producers across the poultry industry.

The next step is for each jurisdiction to prepare implementation plans whichare anticipated to be considered by agricultureministers later in the year.

"Victoriahas endorsed the newAustralian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry, and we willcontinue to work with producers to planhow to best implement theseagreed changes," astate government spokesperson said. The national update poultry farming has been met with mixed reactions by egg producers and advocates. You could say some view the reforms as "Egg-streme".

Chief executiveofEgg FarmersofAustralia, Melinda Hashimoto said farmers were divided aboutthe new standards and guidelines for poultry

"Our free range and barn laid sectors have the green light to expand, but cage egg producers are in limbo with no clear picture about their future in Australia's egg supply chain," she said.

"That's because the ministers voted to end cage eggs but leftthe phase-out time to each state to decide.

"This could be good news or bad news for producers -depending on how long the states allow cage eggs to continue to be sold.

"Consequently, we need clarityfromstates so that farmers can plan for their future."

Australian Alliance for Animals directorofpolicy

Jed Goodfellow said the decision lacked the firm

Under the newAustralian Animal Welfare Standardsand Guidelines for Poultry,battery hen eggs will be phased out by 2036.

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commitment sought by advocates.

"After eightlongyears of debate and deliberation, it's quite adisappointing outcome because the decision reallydoesn't provide alot of certainty for the Australian community nor the egg industry," he said.

"The standards outline avery clear phased-out timeline of 2032 to 2036, but the announcement by the ministers is thatitwillbeleft to each individual state to determine their own timelines.

"So it doesn't provide that certainty thatall stakeholders were seeking."

While the independent review of animal welfare standards recommended an end to the use of battery hens by 2036, the industry remains steadfast in its request for a2046phase-out deadline.

Ms Hashimotosaidshe hoped many states would now wait until 2046 to cease cageproduction, warning that an earlier end to cage eggs would lead to higher egg prices and challenges for farmers.

"Ifthere is any plan to have aphase-out prior to 2046,wewould expect that they would provide structuraladjustment or exitpackages," she said.

"Certainly, we believe that the price of eggs will rise."

Leader of The Nationalsand ShadowAgriculture Minister David Littleproud added to calls for an extension, calling on the state governments to protect egg farmers amid fearsofrising egg prices.

"The state Labor Ministers need to have the courage and conviction to support egg producers and continue with the status quo," Mr Littleproud said.

"Farmershave made investment decisions worth millions of dollars, predicated on the current guidelines, believing they had until 2046.

"Our egg farmers deserve support, not surprises, from state governments.

"The science in relation to caged eggs isn't conclusive. We don't need to rush this process.

"Any changes would effectively be aretrospective decision, and farmers will have to bear the cost, whichisunfairand un-Australian.The unintended consequences will also mean higher egg prices for consumers.

"We can use common sense and have more consultation to ensure investment confidence for farmerswhile also continuingtoprovide fresh and healthy produce to consumers."

To clarify, the phase-outofconventional cages doesn't mean no cages, but rather bigger cages. The current minimum space allowance per hen in acage farming system is 550cm2 per bird, or about 18 hens per m2, which will increase to 750cm2 of usable space per bird if there are two or more birds in acage or 1000cm2 if one bird is kept in asingle cage. As of this year, all new cages will be required to have nesting areas, access to perches or platforms, and an area where the birds can scratch. Federal Agriculture MinisterMurrayWattsaid by 2036, this would be the new standard, but the time frame for phasing out the old cages was up to individual states and territories to implement.

"Some states will be able to do it more quickly than others, and if some states are struggling, that is something we can discuss," Senator Watt said.

"These standardswill allow for the continued use of cages in poultry farming and egg farming, but they won't be the kind of cages we're all used to seeing on TV.”

The new Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry hasseemingly displeased all sides of the caged egg debate.

Australia's egg industry and its supporters say they need more time to adjust to avoid financial penalties for farmers and consumers. But, animal welfare advocates argue the timeline is too long.

Mr Littleproudwarned that anyguideline changeswouldresult in devastating financial losses for eggfarmers, affecting athirdofthe nation's egg supply, with 33 per cent of eggs currently coming from caged chooks.

"Our egg producers made investment decisions of millionsofdollars because they believedthey had until2046, and to change that,they'llhave to bear that cost," he said.

"I fear that, unfortunately, the supermarkets will try to use this if it is imposed, and the cost of the increase will actually be worn by the consumer."

The state government stated they would work

Farm management in changing climate

AGRICULTURE Victoria is offering farmers an opportunity to participateinafree online business program designed to help farm businesses better manage risk in the face of avariable climate, particularly drought.

The online program, is suitable for livestock, grains, mixed farmers, horticulturalists and apiarists.

Project Leader Kit Duncan-Jones said participants will improve their skills and knowledge to better prepare for and manage risk, adapt to change and strengthen their farm businesses.

An introductory sessionwill be run at the end of July, followed by five sessions on key farm management topics, including:

 Identifying and managing risks, strategic planning and setting business goals;

 Financial management, budgeting and profitable decision making;

 Managing people on farm, succession planning and farm safety;

 Climate risk and natural resource manage ment, and;

 Business planning.

As part of completing the course, participants will be offered aone-on-one sessionwith an experienced farm management consultant to review their business plan.

Mr Duncan-Jones said participants will be supported by Agriculture Victoria staff and Jane Foster,afarm businessconsultant with ORM Pty Ltd.

"Online delivery of the course allows farmers from anywhere in the state to participate, from the comfort of their own homes and without the added time commitment of travel," he said.

"If you’re afarmer who wants to better manage your business, strengthen your farm resilience to withstand future droughts and shocks, and set up your farm for success now and into the future -this is the program for you."

To register your interest, complete this short survey: https://forms.office.com/r/6nkRcyRDFT

For more information, phone Elizabeth Alsop on 0457 838537 or emailelizabeth.alsop@agriculture. vic.gov.au

The Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded through the federal government’s Future Drought Fund and the state government’sFuture Agriculture Skills Capacity Fund.

Further information about the Program and the Future Drought Fund can also be foundonthe Agriculture Victoria website at: www.agriculture. vic.gov.au/FBRP

to develop implementation plansfor the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry to giveproducers andconsumers further certainty.

"Any impact to egg prices is expected to be marginal, andinthe cents, not dollars, and many major foodoutletshavealready committed to phaseout the use of caged eggsinthe short term," astate government spokesperson said.

"Animalwelfare remains apriority,and we will work with producers if any implementation issues arise."

Senator Watt said2036was areasonabletimeline that gave the industry plenty of time to adjust, adding therewon't be any major price increase according to governmentmodelling, with the updatedstandards resulting in theaverage consumer paying about $1.51 more per year.

Supermarket giants Coles, Woolworths and Aldi have all committed to phase out or ban battery cages from their supply chains by 2025.

The course is designed to help farmers set and achieve their individual business goals and is relevant to those who arenew to farming and young farmers, as well as moreexperienced farmers ,

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Mr Duncan-Jones said.

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to strengthen and promote local businesses.

We are seeking an individualwith the following positive attributes:

● Must workaspart of ateam.

● Organised and able to work to deadlines.

● Be motivated as well as goal orientated.

● Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

● The ability to work unsupervised. For acopy of the position description, please email Advertising Manager, Matthew Fitzgerald: mfitzgerald@gippslandtimes.com.au or phone 5143 9309.

Applications addressing the positive attributes along with the names and contact details of three referees should be forwarded to:

The Advertising Manager Gippsland Times

74 Macalister Street, Sale 3850

Or via email: mfitzgerald@gippslandtimes.com.au

Applications close 5pm, Friday August 4, 2023.

Expression of Interest

BoardDirector

Gippsland Primary Health Network is looking fornew Board directors; people who will be committed to meeting the health needs of our diverse region

The investment in our work has neverbeenmore important so we need people who arecommunityfocusedand notafraid to bring newideas to thetable

Ourvisionisfor ameasurably healthier Gippsland. Every day,wework hardtoachievethis. The health needs of our regional community, especially vulnerable people and those at risk of thepoorest health outcomes,dependonit. We areunashamedly outcomes-focused. We areatightknit organisation with acultureofsuccess,made possible through our resolvetowork as ateam. It takesinnovative and creativepeople to ensureweprovide theright services at the right time; services that make adifference Youwill help us identify newopportunities, coordinate and supporthealth services and commission newservices

Ourboarddirectors arealso responsible forensuring governance andoversight of Gippsland PHN’slegaland financial accountability and statutory requirements,as well as compliance with funding deedrequirements. We need diversityofknowledge,expertise and experience.Thismay be in some of the following areas:

•Risk management

•Business developmentand commercialacumen

•Gippsland health system knowledge andnetworks

•Policydevelopment

•Financial acumen

•ITsystems and/ordatamanagement

•Stronggovernanceskills/experience

We areseeking twoelected Directorsand oneappointed Director to join us in November 2023. If youbelieveyou are up forthe challenge to help us achieveour vision, youare encouraged to apply

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Reviewonline information and complete documents available at https://gphn.org.au/about-us/expression-ofinterest-for-new-directors/

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CADET JOURNALIST

The Gippsland Times and Latrobe Valley Express arelooking for acadet journalist to join our team.

This is afantasticopportunity for you to contribute to the communities in our region.

The role will includegeneral news reporting in aregionwitha wealth of stories to be told about current challenges and future opportunities in addition to the normal story telling expectedofa local newspaper serving its community

The ideal candidate will:

Have relevanttertiaryqualifications

Have great communication skills, both verbal and written

Be able to write punchy,informative and exciting stories on arange of subjects

Possess great news sense and an understanding of what engages local readers

Have acurrent driver’s licence

Be motivated with acommitment to accuracy and quality reporting

The position will be based in Sale.

The successful applicantwillreport to theEditor

Send aletter of application, resume, list of referees and work examples to:

The Editor -Liam Durkin Gippsland Times ldurkin@lvexpress.com.au

Applications close: Friday, 11th August 2023.

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Supportthe Wulgunggo Ngalu Learning Place in Macks Creek, Victoria

Full-time opportunity to work in ahigh performing and passionate team

Earn$73,842-$89,661 plus super

This is aprioritised role for Aboriginaland/orTorres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measuresprovision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

Wulgunggo Ngalu LearningPlace provides Aboriginal men on aCommunity

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The role of aKoori Support Worker involves:

Aboriginal offenders

appropriate and responsive services and programs.

As our ideal candidate,you will have: and culture and the issues impacting on it

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effectivelyand encouragingparticipants to learn appropriately

No tertiary qualification is required but experience in dealing with the needs of Aboriginal people and community in complex environments and other relevant experience is desired.

To apply,visit careers.vic.gov.au and search for job ID 8248. Applications should include aresumeand covering letter.For more detail, contact Shaun Braybrook on 0438360 619 or email Shaun.Braybrook@justice.vic. gov.au

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Loved Gran of Kaleb, Olivia, Tyler and Kathleen. Gran Gran to Kelsey and William.

GIESCHEN, Lynne. Sandra Valmai Lynette

18/12/1938 -17/7/2023

My Mum Life, Mum, gave you your fair share of challenges and sad times. As I became older and understood these, I watched you through love, hope,determination, courage, and strength take them all on.

Your first born, my brother, we talked about occasionally and whenever we did there was always aquiet sadness around you Mum. Iknow the day he came and left you and Dad, apiece of your heart left with him and life was never quite the same for both of you, but with love, hope and patience you both came through.

There were other challenges along the way and in later years it was your health, but each time with determination and strength you overcame them all as well. This last one we all thought once again you had won but in the end you just needed to rest.

I'm not sure what lies ahead for me right now as you were and always will be my safe haven. When things became too much to bear or when Ifelt overwhelmed you always had away to make me feel safe and that everything would be ok. Ipromise you Mum, Iwill try to be to your precious grandchildren, great grandchildren, and Ingrid always the person they can depend on and show them the unconditional love you always showed me. Please don't be too far away Mum, find Dad and rest eternally with him. You know Iwas the lucky one as Iget to call you my Mum. Iloveyou. -Celeste ♥

GIESCHEN,

Valmai

Sandra

Lynette. Passed away 17/7/2023 suddenly but peacefully in her sleep at her childhood home that Mum grew up in at Maffra.

To my loving, caring, best friend, soulmate and rock. Iwas so proud to call you my Mum.

Where love grows life is gentle,

Where love grows life is sweet, And you were someone special that made our life complete, Goodbye Mum, we had to say on this warm bright winters day, Iwill remember the good times and try not to be sad, But saying goodbye hurts so bad. Iwill miss you more than words can express, Our love for you will never grow less. Iwill keep trying to imagine how we will go on, Irealise tomorrow is another dawn, Iwill also remember the good times and memories we had and cherish you. You were apleasure to take care of as you hardly complained about anything, if your kids were happy so were you. You idolized your great grandchildren who you were Gran Gran to Kelsey Lynne and William Jude you shared so many happy memories with them. Iwill miss you so much Mumsie as Isurely wasn't ready for this to happen at all.

Our family would like to say ahugethank you to our special cousin Sheryl who was absolutely wonderful and caring towards Mum in her final days. You made her feel so special with the love and care you gave and helped Celeste and Iso muchalong the way putting things in place for or beloved Mum xxx

Reunited with your belovedDonny and son-in-law Andrew. Rest easy Mum, take charge of them all up there.

♥ you forever, Your daughterIngrid xxxx and special friend Andrew (dec.).

GIESCHEN, Lynne. Gran, Beans… This is a day that Ididn't think would come, but it has and it's ahardpill to swallow. I'll miss coming home and stirring you up aboutpolitics,the Hawthorn footy club and me being your third favourite with you snapping back some expletives and asking me when will Igrowup. I'm shattered Iwon't be able to facetime you and you not knowing how to use it and me staring at your ear for half the call, I'll miss your sass and attitude which usually resulted in you telling Ingrid "She's fat as mud" or you winding mum up then rolling your eyes when she bites. You always loved watching my greyhounds race even when the donkeys came last. Thanks for everything you did for us, you were as tough as the steaks you used to cook. Love always your third favourite, Kaleb. RIP Beans.

GIESCHEN, Lynne. Our beloved grandmother, Lynne Gieschen, passed away peacefully on Monday 17th July 2023 at the age of 84 and is now reunited with our Pa, Don. Gran will be remembered for her kindness, compassion and generosity and will be forever missed by her number 1grandson Tyler, Kathleen, Kelsey and William.

Lynne.

GIESCHEN, Sandra Valmai Lynette (Lynne)

Passed away suddenly on 17th July 2023.

Eldest child of the late Harold and Iris Marshall. Sister to Mervyn and Margaret (both dec.), Pamela, Kevyn and Coral and her nieces and nephews. Dearest sister and best friend of Pamela. Aunt to Alex, Bec, Lucy, Edwina and Sibilla. 80 happy years together. Memories are golden. R.I.P. Lynne

GIESCHEN, Lynne.

Loved aunt and great aunt of Jenny, Brian, Adam (in heaven), Heath and Amber.

Fond memories.

Our love and thoughts are with Celeste, Ingrid and families.

JENKINSON, Harry.

Dearly loved friend to Doug and Lorna Dyer and family. Our deepest sympathy and love to Lenore and family. Rest in peace "Harry"

MATTHEWS (Stephenson), Jean Mary. Sadly passed away July 23, 2023.

Devoted wife of Thomas (dec.), loving mother of Felicity (dec.), Robin, Adele and Marion. Much loved grandmother of Alicja, Melanie, David and Stephen, great grandmother of Thomas, Lucija, Fergus, Olivie, Amelie, August, Elio and Mary. Remembered for her love and guidence.

WYND, Robert. Dearly loved nephew of June and Allan Tyler (both dec.). Loved cousin of Julie, Jane, Peter and their families. Forever in our hearts.

WYND, Rob. His presence, his mateship and kindness, his voice and his aftershave will be forever missed by us. Wayne, Crissy and family.

Bereavement

JENKINSON, Harold Robert. "Harry"

11/03/1933 -23/07/2023

Aged 90 years

Loved and adored husband and soul mate of Lenore for 68 years.

Loved and cherished father of Liz, Michael (dec.), and Leanne.

Loved father-in-law of Nick.

Loved and treasured grandfather of Kate, Josh, Chloe, Sophie, Charlotte and Matt.

Loved "Old Poppy" of 11 great grandchildren. You had asmile for everyone, You had aheart of gold, You left behind the memories, That we will always hold. Death will not part us, or distance divide. Forever and always you will be by our side.

You never failed to do your best, Your heart was true and tender, You simply lived for those you loved, And those you loved remember.

To hear your voice, to see you smile, To sit and talk to you a while, To be together in the same old way, Would be our greatest wish today.

It's not what we write, It's not what we say, It's how we remember you, In our own special way. We will never forget you

Funerals

WALKER. The funeral service for Mr David Walker will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street Sale at 2pm on FRIDAY (July 28, 2023) followed by aprivate cremation.

CORFE-RATHMAN, Joyce. 6/6/37 -5/6/23

The family of Joyce Corfe-Rathman would like to acknowledge and thank Ashleigh house staff and the Manor staff for looking after our mum, Nan, Big Nan, Queenie for the last few years of her life. To Letts Funeral Directors, in particular Bradley, for the outstanding care and professional service provided to our family.

NICHOLSON, John Denis. Of Lake Tyers Beach formerly of Maffra. Passed away peacefully at Maddocks Gardens

Aged Care, Bairnsdale on July 21, 2023.

Aged 80 Years. Dearly beloved husband of Lorraine.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Kerry and Bill, Deb and John, Terry and Janine, Floss and Turn, Fred and Ness.

Very proud Grumpy of Gracie, Darcy and Belle; Sarah, Jake and Hannah; Lauren, Brooke and Sam; Meg, Amy, Bessie, Moira and Harry; Billy, Heidi and Ned and their partners.

Proud Great Grandfather of Luca, Hurley and Kaiser; Hudson and Violet; Lukas; Lily, Maddie and Gracie; Riley, Billie and George and Elenor.

Forever In Our Hearts

SMITH, Kenneth. 24/03/1936 -18/07/2023

Loved husband of Patricia.

Loving father of Geoffrey and Lynette. Father-in-law to Linda and Kevin.

Loving Grandad of Lester, Richard and Amber. GGdad of Leon. Finally at Peace

WILLIAMS. Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr Francis Neil (Neil) Williams will be offered at St Brigid's Catholic Church, 520 Main St., Mordialloc on THURSDAY (July 27, 2023) commencing at 11.30am.

Julie Duffy, funeral celebrant, for her amazing ability to pull together a dignified and beautiful service from the sorrow that follows death. Our friends and extended family for their kind words, flowers and food. Love you, but don't tell anyone.

• GRAHAM.

GIESCHEN (nee Marshall). The funeral of Mrs Lynne Gieschen is appointed to leave Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra after a service commencing at 11am TODAY (Tuesday July 25, 2023) for the Maffra Lawn Cemetery.

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

Burial will take place at the Maffra Lawn Cemetery on SATURDAY (July 29) at 11.30am.

The family of the late Audrey Graham would like to thank everyone who sent best wishes, cards, flowers, messages and attended Audrey's funeral.

Aspecial thanks to all the wonderful staff at Laurina Lodge and Heyfield Medical Centre for their wonderful care during the past 18 months.

Also aspecial thanks to Reverend Judith Lake for her friendship and support.

Swans, Moe inseparable

Zoe Askew

HENNIG. Afuneral service for Mr Gottfried Seigfried Hennig WAS HELD on FRIDAY (July 21, 2023).

JENKINSON. For funeral arrangements for Mr Harold Robert "Harry" Jenkinson, please check our website or phone:

Funeral Directors

MASON. Afuneral service for Mrs Rita Isabel Mason WAS HELD on THURSDAY (July 20, 2023).

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Barry &Annette Lett

MORGAN. Afuneral service for Mrs Pamela Audrey Morgan WAS HELD on MONDAY (July 17, 2023).

67 Macarthur Street, Sale Phone 5143 1232

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WALKER David. 29/10/1968 -16/7/2023

Aged 54

Passed away peacefully.

Loved partner to Vicki Allred. Cherished Memories

WILLIAMS, Francis Neil.

August 31, 1936 -July 22, 2023.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Loved husband of Julie (dec.) for 58 years.

Greatly missed by his children Neil, Joanne and Peter, their partners Anthony, Jean and Peter. Beloved Pop of Luke, Tim, Grant, Will, Maddie, Ellie and great grandchildren Lennie and Fisher.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Arcadia Aged Care Essendon for their love and care of our special Dad.

You will always be missed.

NICHOLSON. The funeral of Mr. John Denis Nicholson is appointed to leave Our Chapel 5Queen St., Maffra after aservice commencing at 1pm on FRIDAY (July 28, 2023) for the Maffra Lawn Cemetery.

Celebrating life...with care.

Scott Rossetti & Staff 1390 Ma fra Road Sale 03 5143 2477

www.gippslandfuneralservices.com.au GP1658407

SMITH. Amemorial service for Mr Kenneth Smith will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street Sale at 10.30am on FRIDAY (July 28, 2023).

Privately cremated.

For friendly advice on how to place a personal message to a loved one

please call: 5143 9333

or email: classifieds@gippslandtimes.com.au

SALE United Football Club turned over massive results at the weekend, with the Swansdefeating Moe United in the reserves competition and drawinginthe seniors amassing to a14-point haul in Round 17 of the Latrobe Valley Soccer League.

Saturday night’s game under the floodlights procured avastlydifferent result than when Sale first met Moe in Round 6. Moe sent adefeated Sale home in Round 6following a9-1 thrashing, but the Swanswouldn’t give the visitors that satisfaction again.

Sale United stepped up as aunit despite missing several key players, taking on League-winningcontenders Moe without fear.

It was ahard-fought battlefrom the first whistle blow, but adeterminedSale United held their own, thwarting Moe’s chances to take the lead.

In an unfortunate turn of events, ascrappy scuffle inside the 18-yard box resultedinanown goal from Sale, and Moe forged ahead in the 21st minute.

Sale United was unrelenting in their efforts, pressing high from the front, winning massivetacklesinthe midfield and denying Moe any time on the ball in front of goal.

Deafening cheers erupted from Godfrey Baldwin Reserve as Kieran

Horgan found the back of the net for the equaliserjust minutes before the break.

Sale continued athreat following the break, the outfit proving stronger than Moe may have anticipated. Both sides failed to convert several chances in the second half, with Sale United goalkeeper Jacob Richardson pulling out aclass penalty save.

Teams couldn’t be separated at the end of 90 minutes, withSale United and Moe United drawing 1-1.

Nathi Khamchom, Jamie Penn, Jacob Richardson, Brennen McGill and Kieran Horgan were the best for Sale United. Abrace from speedy young winger Tynan Eldred andagoal from Brock Thomas sealed Sale United’s 3-2 victory over Moe.

Kyung Stewart, Richard Kemp, JordanFrend, Brock Thomas,Tynan Eldred and Luke Wilson were the best for the winning side.

Sale United seniorwomen won on forfeit, as did second division outfit Sale United Green.

Second-division outfitSale United White defeated Churchill10-2on Sunday.

HagenCookand LukeWilliams scoredhat tricks, while Luke Wilson’s brace keeps him as the league’s leading goalscorer ahead of Round 18.

WilliamPage and Kyung Stewart also scored goals in Sale’s 10-2 victory over Churchill.

Sale United’s Jordan Frendwas amongSale’s best at the weekend.

Tynan Eldred scoredabrace in Sale United’s Round 17 clash against Moe. Photos: Zoe Askew

Kangaroos jump the Jets

LiamDurkin

THE odds would be terrible in North Gippy at the moment.

Another unfortunate round of lopsided games played out in Round 15 of the North Gippsland Football-Netball League.

With three weeks to go until finals, the top fiveisvirtually determined,whilethe top two is absolutely determined.

Traralgon TyersUnited and Woodside are at least two games clearfrom their closest challenger, leaving Churchill, Heyfield and Yallourn Yallourn North to fight it out for the last remaining shot at securing the double-chance.

Granted it looks like amatter of who finishes where for those three, there is still an outside chance sixth-placed Yarram could sneak in after Round 18.

The Demons would need alot to go right however for that to happen, needing to not only make up agame, but rely on other results falling their way.

Some intrigue will follow the remaining home-and-away games, withlastround anxiety potentially coming the way of YYN, Churchill and Yarram.

Heyfield should have little to no trouble pushingfor the doublechance.The Kangaroos are currently fourth, and have gamesagainst bottom threesidesGormandale and Cowwarr to come.

Where things get interesting however is the fact Churchill plays YYN in the second last round.

Assuming the Jetsbeat second-last Glengarry this weekend, YYN can go equal on points if they defeat the Cougars the following week.

One wouldassume Yarram willbetoo strong for Cowwarrand Sale Cityintheir next two games, which would take the Demons to nine wins -just one shy of YYN and Churchill.

Should Yarram win in the last round and Churchill loses to TTU, the Demons and Cougars will be equal on points.

The injury depleted Cougars will welcome abye this weekendinthe hopesofgetting some troops back, but from the outset, it is looking as though they will dropout of the top three at Heyfield's expense, and possibly not win another game for the rest of the regular season.

If that was to happen, fifth spot will come down to percentage.

Adding to the intrigue however is that Yarram plays bitter rival Woodside in the last round.

Although the Wildcatswillbesafe and secure with adouble chance by then, there is no way known they will be throwing that game to gift Yarram afinals berth -you can bet every dollar you've got on that.

Those odds wouldbeeven shorter than some of the head-to-head seen at the weekend.

HOW good are Heyfield going to be in afew years. If their performances since Round 10 are any indication, the answer is formidable.

Avery youthful Kangaroos outfitadded YYN to its list of scalps at the weekend, which has included Yarram and Churchill in recent weeks.

Not one Heyfield defender is over the age of 21.

The Kangaroos held off an inaccurate Jets, winning 15.7 (97) to 11.17 (83).

Honours were shared in the first half at Gordon Street Reserve, as the home side took aone-point advantage into the sheds.

YYN might have still been thinking about their premiership won at the venue last season, and only managed one goal in the third term, watching on as Heyfield kicked four.

With a20-point lead at the final change of ends,itmattered littlethat both sides kicked three goals in the last quarter.

Keenan Hughes kept fuel in the Jets' tank with five goals, and received good support fromMitch Luck, Anthony Young, Jai Massese, Dylan Bath and Blake Julin.

Best for the winners was Tyson Birss, Kail Hole, RobertMcMillan,Mitch Bennett(four goals),Max Van Der Zwartand Brayden Woodland.

The takeout from the game would have undoubtedly given both coaches plenty to ponder.

In agamedecidedby14points,Jetsleader

Barrie Burnett willbeoptimistic after his side registered 28 scoring shots to 22, however, internally there could be some concerns for thereigning premier as the finals approach.

YYN are down akey ruckman, with Cambell Staff out for the rest of the season, which could turn Thursday night selection into the war room at George Bates Reserve.

As they say, big men are hard to find, and they don't get smaller.

Speaking of bigmen, Heyfield coach Leigh Brown is stilltocome back into the

Heyfield continues theirstrong premiershippushafter defeatingYYN.

Kangaroos' line-up as the weeks progress. Brownlooks to haveHeyfield hitting their straps at theright timeofyear, and with Gippsland Power unlikely to play finals this season,the Kangaroos could be helped further with the availability of Asher Eastham come finals.

Easthamjoins fellow Heyfield young guns

Birrs and Liam Heasley with Gippsland Power experience, and along with highlytouted Hole, Heyfield is looming as aside you wouldn't want to be playing in afinal.

WithstrongHeyfield surnames such as Birss and Hole, thenext generation looks to be continuingaproudtradition for a small town that has produced alitany of AFL players.

Amongthoseincluded Brown,triplepremiership winningGeelong defender David Wojcinski and Adelaide premiership player Mark Stevens.

Heyfield legend Graeme Anderson (father of comedian Wil), celebrated his 80th birthday recently, and will surely be grinningfrom ear-to-earathow his belovedKangaroos are travelling.

After afew toughmonths for the timber town following the state government's decision to ban native logging by the end of the year, the positivity emanating from the footy club has perhaps exemplified the importance of community organisations.

While there will be finals to be won, Brown is also set to be facing agreater challenge once season 2023 finishes up.

You can already tell what's going to happen come October.

"Hi Asher Eastham, this is Jake Best from Traralgon."

"Hi Tyson Birss, this is Anthony Robbins from Maffra."

"Hi Liam Heasley, this is Jack Johnstone from Sale."

CHURCHILL needs asafe word.

If five players without numbers on PlayHQ wasn't indication enough -the Cougars are injury-ravaged.

While Churchill won against lowly Glengarry at theweekend,the performance was quickly forgotten about as attention turned to the remaining weeks of the homeand-away season.

The Cougars had enough form and enough first-choice players to defeat the Magpies, and did so 14.16 (100) to 7.14 (56).

Travelling to Fred King Oval, the visitor's kept the home sidegoalless in the third term, to lead by 43 point at three quarter time.

Churchillbrought up the ton, helped in no small way by Chris Wangman, who kicked as many goals as Glengarry did themselves.

Cougars playing-coach JordanFenech wasbest-on-ground, followed by Jarrod Henderson, Bailey Flanigan, Ryan Lowrie and Billy Wright.

BeauHutton put in agood shift for the Magpies, as did Jesse Lee, Michael Ryan, Jake Read, Colby Schmidt and Tom Harris.

The Cougars will very muchwelcome abye this weekend, and hope to get at least some players back in time for finals.

How'sthis for alist of outs: Chris Williams, Ben Kearns, Blake Slater, Chris Kyriacou, Tyson Leys, Brendan Holt, Nick Celima, Andrew Rooney and the Express' own Tom Hayes.

TOOK them long enough.

TTU woke up in the last quarter against Rosedale. The Bombers won as expected, but had to overcome adetermined Blues outfit for the best part of three quarters.

Rosedale was only 20 points down in the last term, before the visiting TTU ran away with the game, kicking 10 goals to none. The final scoreboard of 16.17 (113) to 4.5

(29) perhaps indicated just how destructive the Bombers are -they played one quarter and still won the game by 84 points.

Frazar Brouns kicked three goals against his old side and was among the best for the victor's, who remain undefeated.

Michael Jacobsen was also prominent, as was Kade Duncan, Quinn Sinclair, trucking magnate Hayden Willaton and expert consultant Liam Michie.

Better playersfor Rosedale were Luke Stuckey, Will Logan, Riley Atlee, Corey Buys, Corey Beaver and Hayden Bell.

While much has been made of TTU's player points this season, the weekend presented a possible counterargument.

The Bombers were again at their full allotment of 39 points,however, Rosedale was at 38 themselves.

Given both clubs used virtually the same amount of points and are experiencing vastly different seasons, does it not say more about the quality of players recruited?

There isn't much in terms of distance from the main talent pool both clubs would draw from. Traralgon to Rosedale is atrip of around 20 minutes, the same time it takes to get from Traralgon to Tyers thesedays without the bridge.

YARRAM won, but it could be too-little-toolate as far as their finals hopes are concerned.

The Demons were never troubled by Gormandale, and won by more than 100 points.

Josh Swift and Dan Vardy combined for 12 goals between them, doubling what the Tigerswere able to manage for the whole game.

Gormandale did well to score as many goals in the final term as Yarram, and could use this as aspringboard to next season.

The Tigers have made their intentions clearfor next year, splashing the coaching advertisement seekingnot onlya senior coach but two assistants across various channels.

Isaac Copeland, Will Flanagan, Jai Foulkes, Wynn Harvey, Ty Osbourne and Nick Millington playedwell at the weekend, and Gormandale will be hopingtokeep them on board for 2024.

Swift's seven goals saw him namedbest for Yarram, along with Kiefer Sutherland, Liam Bentley, Vardy, Demons senior games recordholder Chris Brunsand Shem Rendell

How costly is that losstoRosedale going to be forYarram?

SURELY something hastogive.

Woodside showed no mercy for the second week in arow, crushing Cowwarr by 165 points.

The Wildcatsput up acricket scoreof29.14 (188) to 3.5 (23).

While the effortfell shortofthe 41.20 (266) Woodsideregistered last week, it perhaps further emphasised justhow lopsided the NGFNL has been this season.

Michael O'Sullivanhelped himself to six goals, while Ryan Foat, Lee Stockdale, Hamish McLeod, Cameron Whiteoak and Tom Mann racked up touches.

Brayden Rioli,Rhys Luxford, Matt Leicester, Nick Twomey, Andrew McLean and Wayne Swan battled hard forthe Saints.

Strategically at least, Woodside keeps its percentageabove TTU, and the Wildcats could be bankingonHeyfield rolling the Bombers this weekend in order take top spot.

Geographically at least, would clubs such as Cowwarr welcome aleague restructure if it meantmore opportunities to win?

Here we go again.

SALE CITY had the bye.

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GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

SENIORS

Ladderremainsas is in Gippy League

Liam Durkin

WELL that was boring.

Results went largely as expected in Round 14 of the Gippsland League.

The ladder did not change from the previous week, as teams either took astepcloser to finals, or ticked off another day closer to Mad Monday.

THE netballers outscoredthe footballers at Ted Summerton Reserve.

While goals were being scored at will on the netball court, those on the football field were having greater difficulty.

In the washup, the score between Moe and Sale in netball was 77-37, and in football, it was 10.7 (67) to 2.10 (22) in favour of the Lions.

The onlymatch featuringtop-five teams during Round 14 was abit of alet down, as Moe maintained theirhold inside the top three on the senior football ladder.

Anon-atmospheric game played out, where highlights were few and far between.

Needing to win to stave off Morwell, the fifth-placed Magpies were undone by a number of thwarted forward entries that left them with areturn of 1.8 (14) at the main break.

Conversely, Moe was much more efficient, and nailedfour straight goals in the firsthalf

RESERVES

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The best came after alunging Harry Pepper smother saw him win the ball back and hit up Nick Prowse for one of his three goals.

Pepperhimselfkicked three,and waslisted in the best along with Tyler Pratt,Scott van Dyk, LucasForato and Prowse.

Aquick-thinking snap from Hayden Potts gave Sale aspark in the third, but it ended up being their last goal for the game.

Moe closed out well, kicking 4.5 (25) to 0.2 (2) in the last.

Riley Baldi was aclear best-on for the winners, and had the ball on astringwith close to 40 touches.

Baldi hada good duel aroundstoppages with Shannen Lange, who had as many touches as his adversary.

WillLeslie was best forSale, doing the job on Lions forward Billy Gowers.

-August 5atMorwell Rec.

If last weekend is anything to go by, the Tigers might just be on the upward trajectory to hit Sale at full tilt, as well as Leongatha this week.

Morwell put together arguably its best performance for the season last round, blowing Maffra off the park with afive goal to one first quarter. The home side registered 10 scoring shots to three in that term, from which time they never looked back.

Others to playwell were BrodieMabilia and Aiden Lindsay.

Drouin fought on, and to their credit, kicked three goals in each quarterafter the first break.

James McKellar, Ryan Taylor, Alex McMillan, Charlie Bethune,XavierLindsay and Seb Amoroso won the accolades. Drouin’sAdenQuirk had the distinctionof kicking the GippslandLeague’s one millionth point.

Wonthaggi: RMoresco 3NJones 2HDawson 2J Waters ABusanaKBrown ODawsonBhender.

Leslie’s pace saw him burst out of defence at times with ball in hand with no one able to stop him.

Jack McLaren continued his strong season, and probably has Sale’sbest-and-fairest sewn-up already.

Hudson Holmes, Pat Tainsh and Nathan Whitford also had good moments.

While Moe will play finals and Sale is on track to do so, both sides havesome concerns as the business end approaches.

The Magpies desperately need Brad Dessent backatfull forward, as evenwithout looking at the scoreboard, their lack of key avenues to goal at the weekend was telling. Dessent is expected to come back through the reserves this weekend.

Sale’s reserves are in red hot form at the moment, and tooktheir winning streak to nine at theweekend.

Bizarrely,the Magpies are stilloutside the top five, despite having beaten every team in the top half of the ladder.

With afavourabledraw to come, Sale shouldbeontracktoclaimthe double chance and push for asecond consecutive reserves grand final.

Aphysicalencounterplayed outinthe lunchtime league last weekend, with Sale players nailing some big but equally fair tackles.

Defencewas strongfromMorwell, not even letting Maffra in for asingle goal either side of halftime. The Eagles could only manage five behinds in the second term and four in the third. Meanwhile, the Tigers added five more goals in the same timeframe.

Morwell established alead of 41 points at the main break, and built that to 52 by three quarter time.

In aCOVID-induced anomaly, the win was Morwell’s first against Maffra at home since 2019.

There was no such compromise in another stat however, as Morwell kept Maffra to just 33 points.

Onlytop-foursides Wonthaggi and Traralgon have kept the Eagles to lower scores this season.

Last round hero Zac Carlson was best for the winners, and received good support fromAidan Quigley, coach BoydBailey, underrated defender Zac Anderson, Taylor Weatherill and Sam Walsh.

Better players for Maffra were Brayden Monk, AlexCarr, Kade Renooy,EdCarr, James Read and David Adams.

Eagles veteran Winston Gieschen is setto break the club record for senior games this weekend when he runs out for his 250th.

The Gieschen name has been synonymous with Maffra, and the familyhas combined for morethan1000senior games between them in the red and black.

Themillionth point was brought up at the 20 minute mark of the first quarter. Drouin has already turned its attention to next season,and has lured Ed Morris back to the club.

Morris has been playing in the Northern Territory, and will be asenior assistant coach for the Hawks in 2024. Morris comes withanextensive resume, includingVFL and interleague experience. LEONGATHA clickedinto gear after halftime.

TheParrots put in ascintillating second half at Bairnsdale,tomaintain top spot on the ladder.

The visitor’s added 11 goals to two after the main break, winning 19.16 (130) to 8.2 (50). Ahigh-scoring first half saw Leongatha go intothe sheds witheight goals to Bairnsdale’s six, but the reigning premier then put the foot down, kicking six goals to one in the third. Comethree quartertime, the Parrotslead was out to 53 points.

Jenson Garnham ended with fourgoals in the win, and was one of five multiple goal-kickers on the day.

Aaron Turton, Aaron Heppell, Tallin Brill, Kim Drew and Luke Bowman provided good foil.

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CDore. Traralgon: OHowe RRutter CScandrett MMaakaT Anderson ABlackford

GOALS: Leongatha: WDawson6 TMcRae 5JCallahan 2CQuaifeT Gannon XLindsay BFort.

Bairnsdale: LDunkley 4RCullinan AWatt. BEST: Leongatha: ZLamers TMcRae WDawson

BGrabham AndrewsL Gill JCallahan. Bairnsdale: TMatthewsL Dunkley LCloak HClarke MEast TBrown

GOALS: Maffra: JMcQuillen 6JAllman2J Brickley ZO’Keefe EBerryJKelly JDimarco

NSzabatura HBurgiel.Morwell:W Clark CLappin GJiath BEST: Maffra: EStablesJKelly

WRoss NSzabatura TScott HStables.Morwell:T Jiath AVanDerVelden CMohammud

CLappin ZCheffersJ Kirk

Moe players exhibited plenty of scratch marks in the aftermath of both games, which could add to the conundrum facing the Lions overthe nextfew weeks, especially in the ruck department.

Ben Morrow is still injured, while Chris Prowse was alatewithdrawal at the weekend, leavingyoungster Lachlan McGrath to shoulder the workload.

Whilethe effortsofthe 18-year-oldwere admirable, it would be unfair to place such aburdenonhim come afinal.

THE fixture is working out perfectly.

Morwell kept its finals hopes alive at the weekend after defeating Maffra.

The Tigerswent to equal-fifthfollowing their 12.10 (82) to 3.15 (33) victory at home.

Withone game to play beforethe split round, it is looking all the more likely the Round 16 clash between Morwell and Sale will decide whogets the last remaining spot in finals.

As fate would have it, that match is one of two being played in the first week of the split round -and is theonly one of significance.

Mark that one in your calendar now

Winston’s cousin Jeff is perhaps the most famous. He won two TroodAward and Rodda Medals for the Gippsland League best-andfairest, coming back from playing AFL with Footscray.

Gieschen went on to be senior coach of Richmond, and holds the somewhat unknown title of being aRichmondpremiership coach -heled the Tigers to areservesflagin1997.

WONTHAGGI creamed Drouin

Whilethere are anumberofcreamery’sin the Drouin area, anew oneopened up at the recreation reserveat2.20pm last Saturday

Fortunately for the Hawks, it closed three hours later, after its workers were sent home following aloss of 24.13 (157) to 9.9 (63).

The Power blitztheiropponents in the secondterm, addingsix goals, pavingthe way for another six in the third and seven in the last.

CooperMcInnes bagged six goals,while Jack Hutchinson kicked four. Ryan Sparkes returned from aconcussion-induced break, and got straight back to businesswith a best-on-ground performance.

With the Barbie movie hitting screens last week and its soundtrackfeaturing songs by Nicki Minaj, it was perhaps fitting Leongathalet Bairnsdalethink they were achanceathalftime (“They can’t be Nicki, they so stupid, Ijust laugh when they try”).

Nathan Dennison, EthanEast, Logan Austin, Lachlan Byrne-Jones, Emmett Carroll and Jayson Miller were best for the Redlegs.

An incredible story to come out of the game was the debut of LucasLakay for Bairnsdale Aprofessional rugby player in his native SouthAfrica, Lakayhad never played Australian Rules before moving to Bairnsdale last year.

TRARALGON didwhatwas required against Warragul.

Travelling to WesternPark proved to be the onlyinconvenience for the Maroons, who won their 11th game for the season.

The visitor’s set up the game with six goals in the opening term, and went on their way from there to win 19.19 (133) to 10.5 (65).

The result keepsTraralgon locked in fourth, but the Maroons have achanceto go equal with third-placed Moe if they are successful at home this weekend.

Will Leslie wasbest for Sale at the weekend, doing anumber on keyMoe forward Billy Gowers.

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Zoe’s netball scoreboard

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE -ROUND 14

AGRADE:Traralgon48dWarragul 37,Drouin 64 d

Wonthaggi 37,Morwell 59 dMaffra 26, Leongatha

58 dBairnsdale 37,Moe 77 dSale 37

BGRADE:Traralgon 71 dWarragul 28, Drouin 58

dWonthaggi 34, Morwell 57 dMaffra 35, Moe 64

dSale43, Bairnsdale bye, Leongatha bye.

CGRADE:Traralgon 40 dWarragul 31,Drouin 57

dWonthaggi 30, Maffra 23 dMorwell 18,Moe 25

dSale19, Leongatha 40 dBairnsdale 23.

17 ANDUNDER:Traralgon 70 dWarragul 24, Wonthaggi 39 dDrouin 25, Maffra 45 dMorwell

27,Sale 55 dMoe 4, Leongatha 47 dBairnsdale 27

15 AND UNDER:Traralgon 62 dWarragul 12

Wonthaggi 43 dDrouin 35, Maffra 53 dMorwell 22, Sale50d Moe 21,Leongatha 32 dBairnsdale 31

13 AND UNDER:Traralgon 60 dWarragul 10,

Wonthaggi 41 dDrouin 37,Maffra 54 dMorwell 4, Moe 47 dSale43, Bairnsdale 28 dLeongatha23.

NORTH GIPPSLAND -ROUND 15

AGRADE:Heyfield58d YYN 17,Rosedale 55 d

TTU41, Yarram 39 dGormandale 36, Woodside

59 dCowwarr 37,Churchill 51 dGlengarry 50, Sale City bye.

BGRADE:Heyfield 37 dYYN 31,Rosedale 39 d

TTU32, Yarram 48 dGormandale 41,Woodside

78 dCowwarr 21,Glengarry 44 dChurchill 28, Sale City bye.

CGRADE:YYN 32 dHeyfield 27,TTU 47 dRosedale

40, Gormandale 41 dYarram 11,Woodside 50 d

Cowwarr 13,Churchill 36 dGlengarry 32, Sale City bye.

Swans success

Paul Nichols

DGRADE:YYN 37 dHeyfield 23, Rosedale 32 d

TTU30, Gormandale32dYarram 9, Woodside

33 dCowwarr 32, Glengarry40dChurchill 30, Sale City bye.

17 ANDUNDER:Heyfield 34 YYN 16,Rosedale 33

dTTU 25, Yarram 28 dGormandale 27,Woodside

39 dCowwarr 12,Glengarry 55 dChurchill 6, Sale City bye.

AS the finals edge closer, every result for the top five carriesasignificant amount of value as the top four and order is determinedinEast Gippslandfootball.

Stratfordathome got the win against Lucknow, winning the Round 13 clash 16.19 (115) to 7.7 (49).

There was no surprises with this result, BoisdaleBriagolong making up for alacklustre performance the week before in their win over Paynesville, were able to get back to the team branded football coach Sam Bedggood has had his team playing this year.

Caleb Calwyn with five goals, joined by Thomas Jolly who is having aremarkable season with four and Jim Reeves with four all stood out.

BOISDALE BRIAGOLONG 7.4

LAKES ENTRANCE2.2

15

ANDUNDER:Heyfield 72 dYYN 3, TTU42 dRosedale25, Gormandale24dYarram9

Woodside 48 dCowwarr 9, Glengarry 50 d Churchill 15,Sale City bye.

EAST GIPPSLAND -ROUND 13

AGRADE:WyYung 43 dLindenow 35, Stratford 69 dLucknow 32, Boisdale-Briagolong50d Lakes

Entrance 34, Orbost 70 dPaynesville 29.

BGRADE:WyYung 36 dLindenow 27,Stratford

33 dLucknow 25, Boisdale-Briagolong 41 dLakes

Entrance 26, Orbost 50 dPaynesville 24.

CGRADE:Lindenow 34 dWyYung 30, Stratford

46 dLucknow 25, Boisdale-Briagolong42d Lakes

Entrance 15,Orbost 35 dPaynesville 19

DGRADE:WyYung 46 dLindenow 23, Stratford

39 dLucknow 20, Boisdale-Briagolong 10 dLakes

Entrance 0, Orbost 22 dPaynesville 19

17 AND UNDER:Paynesville 34 dOrbost 24, Wy

Yung 41 dLindenow 25, Lucknow 42 dStratford

23, Boisdale-Briagolong 53 dLakes Entrance 32.

15 ANDUNDER:Orbost 47 dPaynesville 16,Wy

Yung 38 dLindenow 18,Stratford 27 dLucknow

24, Lakes Entrance 32 dBoisdale-Briagolong 18

It was ataleoftwo halves for the Swans, with inaccurate shots for goal giving the Magpies asniff in the first half, and sending awave of notable frustration through the coaches box.

Lucknow took afive-point lead into halftime, but the Swans controlled play throughoutthe game, running,findingopenspace and tacklinghardwhen they needed to.

In the third quarteritall started to clickfor Stratford, as they kicked away and were poised coming out of defence. The Swans booted 6.5 (41) to 0.2 (2), meaning the win and achanceofplaying finals quickly became out of reach for Lucknow.

Jack Bacon has been in incredible form this year for the red and white.

Elevated to co-captain alongside Nick French, Bacon has been instrumentaltothe Swans’ success. With his fitness and speed allowing him to lead up to the ball fromhalf forward, then quickturn of foot enabling him to get back to be involvedinacontest, theSwans arecertainly fortunate to have the flying mullet of Bacon in their forward 50.

His best-on effort of four goals at the weekend was reward for the hard work over the last few years.

In areturn to football following afew weeks off, the other Jack of theside, Rietschel, performedwell, playing one of his best games for the year. Rietschel showed composure and foot skills to hit targets, finishing the game with ahigh percentage of disposal efficiency.

With the win, Stratford should now be alock for finals, bearing any crazy results.

BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG was fartoo strong for Lakes Entrance.

The Bombers made the trip east, and came home with a22.20 (152)to6.4 (40) win.

FOOTBALL NETBALLEASTGIPPSLAND

ROUND 13

SENIORS

STRATFORD1.2 2.2 4.6 4.7 (31)

GOALS: Lucknow: JKelly 2W RayC Miller KCollins HCampbell WSiania. Stratford: EAlbrecht

2KLangfordC Wade BEST: Lucknow: TCoxhill KMcNaughton CMiller WSiania DGledhill

Stratford: SCottrell MManning JRonaldsJBennett

(152)

6.4 (40)

2BRimington RMarshall BMarshall BWilkinson. Lakes Entrance:BRotheram 3W MorrislCarroll OBrazzale BEST: BoisdaleBriagolong: TBradshawT Jolly CCalwyn

NMarshall AQuirk.Lakes Entrance: LCarroll MDuggan MBollemanB Collings

The Bombersnow need to win the next twoout of three games to lock-in second spot and the double chance.

They’ll be hoping to do so with their next two games against out of favour Lucknow and bottomthreesideLindenow,totakeawaythe pressure on the last game of the season against Stratford. IN other results,WyYung dominatedLindenow across four quarters, winning 20.13 (133) to 4.6 (30) and Orbost Snowy Rovers were too strong for Paynesville, getting it done 26.16 (172) to 6.4 (40).

With three rounds left to play, the predicted ladder in order looks to be Wy Yung on top, followed by Boisdale-Briagolong, Stratford and OSR back playing finals in fourth.

There’s still plenty of football left in the next three weeks, and surprises have been rampant throughout the 2023 season, so stay tuned.

Rosedale’spast playersfunction

ROSEDALE Football-Netball Club are holding its past players and officials day this Saturday.

The Blues are inviting all past players and officials to come and join in festivities as the Blues take on Gormandale at home.

The day will see netball matches from 9am, while football starts at 10am.

Senior football commences at 2.15pm,as does AGrade netball.

Ayouthful Rosedale is currently showing some good signs in North Gippsland football, alongsideAGrade netball who are on track to again feature in finals.

The Blues have been apowerhouse in local netball in recent years, with agrowing trophy cabinetofpremierships.

TStephenson JNicholls JSomerville.Lindenow: RHarrison JLando OHose JClarke BCameron KHolmes

RESERVES

GOALS: Orbost Snowy Rovers: MFenner 12 AKenny7KDerbyshire3 WHerbert 3 CRobertson JWelsh TFindley HKennyJPrice BEST: Orbost Snowy Rovers: MFennerT Findley CRobertson KDerbyshireAKennyW Newlyn. Paynesville: KHood DWhittingham LCahill JFairchildJ

Target Time No.0168

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Target: Average-50, Good -60, Excellent-75+

ROUND

Margins and milestones

Zaida Glibanovic

ROUND 14 of the GippslandLeague saw blowouts galore.

Moe was too good for Sale, winning 77-37.

It was ashooting masterclass for Lion’s playingcoach Ramayer Gourley, shooting 47 of the Lions’ total score of 77.

Gourley, Olivia Barnettagainst her old side, and Jordan Pyle were unstoppable in the win, while for the Magpies it was Dee Dee Lambert, Teagan Harrison and Sienna Wynd who starred.

Morwell outclassed Maffra.

The Tigers gotthe jump on the Eagles early, shooting a whopping 17 to Maffra’s four in the first term.

Not much else changed for the rest of the game, with one-way traffic for the next two quarters. The Eagles madean11-10comeback in the last,but thedamagewas already doneand Morwell took away awin 59-26.

Morwell’s Saskia Eenjes, Tanya Budge and Courtney Garth were outstanding, while Maffra’s Natalie Allman,Chloe Proud and ChelseaAllman were awardedthe best-on-court.

Leongatha also got the job done against Bairnsdale.

The Redlegs couldn’t compete with the Parrots’ dominance all game.

Final scores were 58-37 Leongatha’s way. The Parrots’ Kayla Redpath, Laura Higgins and Kate Brownedominant in thewin,but credit goes to the Redlegs’ Ruby Dunkley,SophieBillsand Brielle Maladywho playedwell evenindefeat Wonthaggi couldn’t find the powertoget over an impressive Drouin side, with the Power falling short 64-37.

The Hawks had the ball on astring, withKarina Proctor, Kym Diston and Lucy McKellar finding plenty to getinthe best for the week.

Wonthaggi’s Annalise O’Halloran, Charlie Berry and Courtney Young were among the best for the Power.

Traralgon is back.

The Maroons will have an extra pep in their step this week after defeating Warragul.

Thelast time these sidesmet, the Gullssnuck home with the chocolates.

Traralgon determined not to repeat history learned from theirmistakes and managed to defeat the home side.

The Maroons’ attacking end in Cassidy Smith and Sophie Leechino worked well together allgame. Lecchino, Amy Harrison and Ashlyn Pavey starred for Traralgon, while Mackenzie Minichiello, Sienna

Green and Renee Cook were good for Warragul.

Final scores were Traralgon 48 to Warragul 36.

IN North Gippsland,ifyou’re from Glengarry or Churchill, you might want to check your heart after that high-stakes match.

The clash between the Magpies and Cougars was one of the only competitive games for the round, and held so much significance for both teams.

For the Pies, the win would mean aspotinthe finals, but for the Cougars, it gave them ashot for adouble-chance come finals time.

As if this game wasn’televatedenough, Churchill’s Katrina Hutchinson, life member, A Grade’s playing-coach and previous premiership player, played her 300th club game.

And if that stillwasn’t enough, Glengarry’s Rachel Kemna played her 250th club game.

From that first whistle, the game had that final feel; both teams had their fair share of monumental moments,yet theyremained neck-and-neck throughout the first three quarters.

The fourth term became do-or-die, but after a tumultuous goal-for-goal affair,Churchill managed to control possession and have the final say, winning by only one mere goal in the last 30 seconds of the game. The final score was 51-50.

Heyfield made light work of the bottom-ofthe-table team in Yallourn Yallourn North. The Kangaroos defeated the Jets 58-17.

Woodside followedsuit,defeating Cowwarr59-37, the Wildcats asserting their ferocious force. Rosedalefoundawin againstTraralgon Tyers United, which now locks them comfortably in fifth spot on the ladder.

Yarram foundanothergear against Gormandale, the Demons still struck by losing to the Tigers earlier in the year, came out firing with all that they had to come away with athree-goal win. The final score was Yarram 39 to Gormandale 36.

Sale City had the bye.

ROUND 13 of East Gippsland netball saw the better teams outclass their weaker opponents. Wy Yung, sitting second on the ladder, was just too strongfor fifth-placed Lindenow.The Tigers won 43-35.

The leagueleader in Stratford continued to shine, defeating Lucknow 69-32.

Boisdale-Briagolong dominated Lakes Entrance 50-34and thoseOrbost SnowyRoversran atrainingclinic on Paynesville where the final score was 70-29.

NETBALL SCOREBOARD -PAGE 37

Wellington weighs in on Games e Scoring spree

WELLINGTON Shire Council took to social mediatopost theirfirst response to the cancellationofthe 2026 CommonwealthGames, in which aneighbouring local government area, Latrobe City was set to benefit as a regional hub.

Council noted that the decision to host the games in regional centres,including Gippslandwas welcome news,but Wellington wasn’t ahost location,sowas not eligible for funding or upgrades to infrastructure.

“The state government earmarked all sports, infrastructure development, and most of the tourism benefits for our neighbouring shire in Latrobe City,” council wrote.

“While that was great news for them and arguably Gippsland, it left our region without any long-running benefits other than the potential for visitation to flow into our communities as people travelled to Gippsland to attend sportingevents in other municipalities.”

Council said they were disappointed that locals willnolonger see the benefits of thousands of visitors to broader Gippsland.

“Still, our team led by Mayor Ian Bye, wastes no time advocatingand seeking funding support for key infrastructure and projects thatwill benefit our community,” they said.

“We’ll keep you updated, but for now, we are preppingand making sure our voice is heardasweget ready to claim our fair share of over $3 billion in allocated funding across infrastructure, affordable housing, and tourism.”

Wellington Shire Council is expected to have more to say as they consider all aspects of the now-cancelled games.

The Commonwealth Games were originally due to take place from March 17 to March 29, 2026,with sporting eventsspreadacross five regionalhubsinGippsland(Latrobe Valley), Geelong, Bendigo, Ballaratand Shepparton. While the event itself has been cancelled, the government confirmed that $2 billion worthoffunding set aside for the Games will still be spent.

Woodside again showed no mercy,this time defeating Cowwarr by 165points. The Wildcats have scored acombined total of 70.34(454) in the last two weeks.

Photo: Contributed